Antardwand

An ambitious young man and aspiring IAS officer who tries to balance his love for Sia with his family’s rigid expectations. He confronts the painful reality of his father’s disapproval and the coercive marriage plot, forcing him to navigate loyalty, desire, and duty. His journey centers on choosing a path that could redefine his future and his relationships. Raghuveer’s resilience drives the emotional core of the story as he contends with tradition and personal ambition.

Raghuveer’s girlfriend who reveals her pregnancy and faces uncertainty about their future. Her anxiety grows as Raghuveer disappears and the social fabric around them tightens. She contemplates her options, including marriage to someone else, highlighting the limits and possibilities of personal choice in difficult circumstances. Sia embodies resilience and agency within a challenging situation.

Raghuveer’s father, who embodies duty and tradition. He listens calmly yet rejects the idea of an arranged marriage for Raghuveer, and responds with anger when the pregnancy is revealed. His reactions reveal the conflict between parental authority and a son's personal life, shaping the family’s trajectory before eventually allowing Raghuveer to continue his studies.

An influential figure who orchestrates the marriage proposal and dowry interaction to bind Raghuveer to Janki. He embodies coercive patriarchal control and the use of money and power to enforce traditional arrangements over individual choice. His actions catalyze the central conflict of the story.

A lively college student who is initially unaware of her father’s machinations. She gradually grows attached to Raghuveer and becomes pregnant, while facing her own father’s resistance. Janki’s arc moves from naivety to assertion as she fights for a future on her own terms, culminating in a resolve to seek independence.

Raghuveer’s sister-in-law and a maternal elder presence who advocates reconciliation within the fractured family. She provides a stabilizing influence and supports the couple as they navigate the consequences of the forced marriage and social stigma. Her perspective adds a pragmatic, protective layer to the family dynamics.

Raghuveer’s mother who urges honesty with the father while balancing tenderness and duty. She embodies the emotional bridge between generations, offering advice and emotional support as the family grapples with upheaval. Her presence underscores the film’s themes of kinship and resilience.