Dil Aashna Hai

A cabaret dancer raised in a kotha who learns she is Sitara, the adopted daughter of three college friends. She pursues the truth about her real mother, navigating love with Karan and danger from powerful enemies. Her resilience and willingness to challenge the status quo drive the film’s emotional arc.

Laila's loyal ally who helps her search for Sitara's real mother. He balances romance with a willingness to confront criminals and corrupt power. His courage and support help move the quest for truth forward.

Sitara's biological mother who rose to a powerful role as a health and welfare minister. She struggles between public duties and private motherhood, eventually revealing her past to Sitara. Her choices explore the tension between ambition, duty, and family.

The elder figure who lent the house for the baby’s birth and is linked to St. Teresa's College. She holds crucial memories about Sitara’s origins and helps unfold the backstory. Her presence anchors the past that drives the present action.

One of the three college friends who anticipated adopting the baby; she trains horses for polo and has since married Arjun. She withdraws from Sitara’s life, keeping a distance from the unfolding truth. Her past choices complicate the present relationships.

Principal of St. Teresa's College and one of the trio who planned the baby’s fate. She shares a complicated history with Sitara and her own in-laws, balancing duty with silence. Her role ties the education world to the hidden family past.

Barkha's former boyfriend who returns as a navy officer to aid in the rescue. He embodies duty and courage, influencing the course of events at a critical moment. His appearance strengthens the bonds among the core group.

A powerful hotel owner and antagonist who orchestrates threats against Sitara. He embodies greed and control, challenging the protagonists with calculated moves. His actions escalate the danger and mirror the corruption at the story’s heart.

An associate of Digvijay who participates in the kidnapping plan. He represents the criminal network backing the antagonists. His scheming adds to the danger the protagonists must overcome.

One of the three college friends who shared the past that culminates in Sitara’s birth. He is married to Salma and part of the hidden history that surfaces later. His role ties the romantic past to the present crisis.