Chanti

A sheltered daughter of a zamindar family who longs for personal freedom and a marriage of her choosing. Her relationship with Chanti evolves from care to deep love, challenging her brothers' control and redefining her path within the estate.

A naive, kind-hearted village simpleton with a heart of gold who becomes Nandini's bodyguard and companion. His loyalty and innocent outlook win affection, though his lack of schooling makes social rules feel harsh. His singing talent also earns him the villagers’ warmth.

A widowed mother who raises Chanti and protects him from the village's brutal hierarchy. She is pragmatic and resourceful, navigating dangers to keep her son safe while navigating social expectations.

One of the elder brothers who wields power over the village and enforces the family’s rigid rules. Quick to violence and concerned with preserving honor and control, he resists the idea of letting Nandini choose her own partner.

Another of the brothers who participates in the family’s oppressive governance and drives the plot through threats and coercion. He mirrors the same rigid code of conduct and fear of losing control.

The third brother who embodies the feudal order’s brutality and uses wealth and influence to keep others in line. He ultimately faces the consequences of patriarchal domination.

The young son of the local singer, brought in to sing at Nandini’s birth. He grows up in a village where art and life intertwine with communal events, becoming a minor touchpoint in the estate’s social web.