Bawarchi

Raghu arrives as a cheerful, multi-talented cook who soon becomes the backbone of the Sharma household. He uses his knowledge and warmth to ease tensions, tutor Krishna, and mend rifts among the relatives. Beneath his affable surface lies a calculated mission to save the family and protect Krishna, even as his real identity as Professor Prabhakar remains concealed.

Orphaned daughter of the late Ramnath’s son, Krishna is kind-hearted and resilient, serving the family with a sunny disposition. She becomes Raghu’s student and confidante, and her love for Arun creates a parallel thread of romance within the household. Krishna’s generosity and patience help her navigate the household’s squabbles.

Krishna's tutor and love interest, a wrestler who stands up for Krishna and challenges the family’s expectations. He is torn between his loyalty to Krishna and the Sharma family's disapproval, ultimately revealing the truth about Raghu’s actions to protect Krishna.

The aging, irritable patriarch who nevertheless cares for Krishna and the family’s welfare. He values a decent morning tea and stability, and Raghu’s presence begins to placate his anxieties while exposing the family’s flaws.

A harried clerk and Ramnath’s son, he is overwhelmed by family pressures and turns to drinking to cope. Raghu’s influence helps him regain composure and focus on his responsibilities at home and work.

Ramnath's wife, who complains of gout and demands help with chores. She embodies the household’s friction points, yet her concerns reveal the strains of managing a crowded home.

Daduji's grandchild who enjoys dancing and lazily shirks some duties. Meeta’s idleness contrasts with Raghu’s diligent service and helps expose the complexity of family dynamics.

A pompous schoolteacher living in the house with his wife Shobha and their son. He embodies the pretensions and egos that Raghu’s arrival disrupts with wit and competence.

Kashinath’s wife, who navigates the social maze of the family and supports her husband while managing domestic pressures.

Kashinath and Shobha’s young son, a minor character who participates in family life and observes the events around him.

Meeta’s dance teacher, who shapes Meeta’s performances and contributes to the household’s cultural life.

A dancer in the household who adds to the social world of Shanti Niwas, providing a foil to the clan’s dynamics.

The narrator who frames the Sharma family’s story with a voice of gentle irony, guiding the viewer through Raghu’s journey and the house’s transformations.