Ghulami

A rebellious peasant son who returns to his village to confront chronic exploitation by the powerful zamindar clan. He believes the peasant must not be forced to repay loans that supported the landlord’s lavish lifestyle, and he channels this logic into a violent, decisive bid to dismantle the feudal order. He becomes a catalyst for class conflict, courting danger as he fights for land and dignity.

A sympathetic peer who stands with Ranjit and is drawn into the growing rebellion. She embodies resilience amid hardship and becomes a symbol of loyalty and protection for the protagonist. Her presence anchors the personal stakes within the larger struggle.

Daughter of the landlord who loves Ranjit from a distance. Her unrequited passion complicates alliances and foreshadows the friction between love and duty. She ultimately aligns with her father's faction, highlighting the personal costs of the village conflict.

A patriarchal landowner who embodies the corrupt feudal system. He wields power through fear and severs peasants from any chance of justice. The character's actions illuminate the cruelty and entitlement of the landlord class.

Village havaldar whose son was killed by the landlord's henchmen, fueling his complicity in protecting the village and seeking justice. He stands between law and vengeance, reflecting the complexities of upholding order in a corrupt system.

A former soldier who returns to help Ranjit in his vendetta. His discipline and loyalty lend military momentum to the peasants' cause, turning personal revenge into organized resistance.

A key landowner associate who shares the landlord's ruthlessness. He participates in the oppression and contributes to the brutal cycle of violence that culminates in the village's downfall.

The village schoolmaster who sees the consequences of oppression reflected in the students he teaches. He represents education as a tool for awareness and a counterpoint to caste prejudice.