Bahu Begum

A poised yet hopeful young woman who yearns for luxuries beyond her means. Her choices are constrained by family honor and social expectations, leading her to navigate love, deception, and duty with quiet resilience.

A nobleman torn between his duty to family reputation and his genuine affection for Zeenat. His actions, shaped by honor and restraint, culminate in a drastic act to unite the lovers at great personal cost.

Zeenat’s true love who becomes entangled in a conspiracy that separates him from his beloved. He struggles with loyalty, distance, and the harsh truth about the schemes surrounding their marriage.

Sikander Mirza’s sister-in-law who relies on Zeenat to guide her own arranged future. Her marriage is arranged under Zeenat’s influence, highlighting the interconnected duties within the family.

A cunning maternal uncle who orchestrates the twisted path that drives Zeenat toward her supposed in-laws’ home. His scheming reveals the cynical use of family ties for personal ends.

A courtesan who provides shelter to Zeenat after a fall from grace, illustrating the precarious margins of virtue, vulnerability, and social survival in the city’s underbelly.

Zeenat’s father, a widower who clings to tradition and family honor. His protective aggression masks a fear of social shame and a stubborn drive to preserve the family’s status.

A matriarch who exerts influence over household decisions and acts as a voice of propriety within the strict social order. Her presence adds gravity to the enforcement of tradition.