Bharatha Vilas

A skilled and ambitious businessman whose early wealth makes him proud, yet who learns to value community through the support of his neighbors. His journey moves from arrogance to humility as he navigates love, parenthood, and the challenges to his dowry and business.

Gopal's wife, a steady partner who anchors the family through changing fortunes. She shares in the couple's successes and stresses, and embodies steadfast loyalty to family values and communal harmony.

Head of the Malayalee Muslim family in the same house; a friendly, pragmatic neighbor who helps bridge cultural divides and offers support when tensions rise.

Caretaker of the house who, along with his Kannada wife, acts as a stabilizing elder in the community and finances. He helps resolve conflict and ultimately ensures the home remains a shared space.

Gopal's secretary who is enticed by another and tries to blackmail him; her scheming brother amplifies the threat, testing neighbors' willingness to protect one another.

Younger Sundari figures into the family network; her ties highlight the role of women in sustaining family bonds and cross‑cultural ties.

Older Sundari represents tradition and resilience within the shared household, contributing wisdom to managing a multicultural living space.

Patriarch of a Punjabi family; his presence intersects with the others to forge a larger, familial alliance rather than division.

Matriarch of one of the families; her warmth and steadiness help knit the four households into a cooperative community.

A neighbor whose presence underscores the importance of local friendships; he assists in defusing tension and bolstering community ties.