Ek Rishtaa: The Bond of Love

Ajay is Vijay’s son who returns home after university, eager to start his own business and prove himself. He clashes with his father over whether to pursue independence or join the family enterprise. His journey centers on balancing ambition with family loyalty and seeking reconciliation with Vijay.

Vijay is a successful, traditional-minded patriarch who guards the family fortune. He struggles with Ajay’s independence and is later manipulated by Rajesh into signing away power of attorney. His path is one of trust, pride, and eventual willingness to reconcile with his son.

Priti is the eldest daughter who becomes entangled with Rajesh. She endures Rajesh’s mistreatment and returns to the family, playing a key role in restoring harmony. Her arc reflects the tension between love, loyalty, and familial duty.

Nisha is Ajay’s wife who experiences strain as Ajay pursues independence and later reunites with the family. Her relationship with Ajay highlights communication, forgiveness, and the challenges of balancing personal and family needs.

Rajesh is the scheming antagonist who aims to marry into the Kapoor family to steal its fortune. He manipulates Vijay through a power of attorney, triggering the family’s financial crisis. He is confronted and displaced as the family heals.

Pratima is Vijay’s wife and a stabilizing matriarch who supports the family through its trials. She anchors the household and helps guide it toward reconciliation and unity.

Brij is an old friend of Vijay who turns away, highlighting the erosion of trust and the fragility of long-standing alliances.