Balgandharva

Ganapatrao Bodas is depicted as a figure connected to Narayan Rajhans's early theatre career in Pune. He embodies the traditional Marathi theatre milieu that helps shape the protagonist before his rise as Balgandharva. The character highlights mentorship and competition within the stage world.

The central figure of the film, Narayan Rajhans rises from poverty to fame as Balgandharva, the celebrated singer-actor of Marathi theatre. On the opening night of Sangeet Manapmaan, his infant daughter dies, yet he continues to captivate audiences. He later founds Gandharva Natak Mandali and makes a foray into cinema with Prabhat Film Company, enduring financial and personal turmoil including marriage to Laxmi and a romance with Gohar Bai.

Lokmanya Tilak is portrayed as a historical nationalist leader, reflecting the era's political climate that intersects with theatre and the arts. His presence situates the biopic within a broader social context of early 20th-century India.

Sadubhau Ranade appears as a character within Narayan's social and theatrical circle. The role contributes to the portrayal of the era's backstage and personal dynamics that accompany stage life.

Laxmi is Narayan's wife, married to please his mother. She anchors the family life amid the fluctuations of Narayan's career, illustrating the domestic consequences of his artistic obsession and fame-seeking.

Johar Begum (Gohar Bai) is a fan who becomes Narayan's lover, a turning point that leads him to leave his wife. Her presence intensifies the emotional stakes and personal sacrifices within the biopic.

Balasaheb Pandit manages the Gandharva Natak Mandali's accounts and is trusted with Narayan's finances. His role highlights the financial governance behind a theatre company and the trust placed in him by the artist.