Henna

A young man from Srinagar who suffers an accident and crosses into Pakistan with memory loss. When his memory returns, he discovers he is Indian, complicating his bond with Henna and triggering a quest to return home. He embodies resilience and a deep longing to reclaim his true identity within a divided world.

A native girl who helps the amnesiac Chandar and falls in love with him. She dreams of marriage and a life with him, even as borders and loyalties pull them apart. Her devotion drives much of the drama and ultimately leads to a sacrificial act amid the escape attempts.

Henna’s widowed father who shelters the stranger and becomes a key ally in trying to secure Chandar’s safe passage home. He embodies familial duty and moral steadiness within a tense political landscape. His decisions anchor the group’s efforts to reunite Chandar with his homeland.

The village doctor who nurses Chandar back to health and supports the makeshift family that forms around him. Her practical care and steady presence help bridge cultural and political divides. She represents the humane, non-political side of rural life amid conflict.

A senior police figure in Pakistan who suspects Chandar of espionage. His authority and suspicion fuel the border tension and challenge the possibility of reconciliation. He embodies the policing mindset that prioritizes security over personal mercy.

Chandar’s fiancée, who expects to marry him but faces the upheaval caused by his cross-border identity. Her loyalties are tested as love, duty, and political reality intersect. She remains a figure of personal desire caught between two nations.

Mother to Chandni, she provides emotional guidance and supports her daughter through the disruptions caused by the border crisis. Her perspective emphasizes family harmony and resilience in trying times.

Henna’s brother who colludes with Shahbaaz Khan to foil the first escape attempt, illustrating how internal conflicts and loyalties can complicate cross-border plans. His actions reflect familial pressures and competing loyalties.

Henna’s brother who participates in the broader effort to secure Chandar’s passage, contributing to the plan’s execution and its ultimate tragedy. He represents the collective action of a family under pressure.

A law-enforcement figure in the story who interacts with the border tensions and the pursuit of Chandar. His presence underscores the everyday enforcement of border rules and suspicion in the region.

Chandni’s father who appears in the family circle and contributes to the social fabric surrounding the engagement and the ensuing border crisis. His role highlights paternal influence and social expectations in arranged marriage contexts.