Kala Bazar

Poor bus conductor Raghuvir is fired after a quarrel with a passenger and turns to a black-market ticket network to support his ailing family. He quickly grows wealthy by selling tickets during the Mother India premiere and recruiting other marginalized people. A turning point comes when he falls for Alka, leading him to abandon crime, though his partners resist; the film ends with him and Alka walking in the rain under a single umbrella amid a courtroom drama.

Alka is the daughter of a family strained by the negative consequences of black marketing. She initially loves her fiancé Nand but gradually falls for Raghuvir after he helps her family and shows a gentler side. She wrestles with loyalty to her beau and growing feelings for Raghuvir, ultimately choosing love and supporting his shift toward honesty.

Alka's fiancé who wins a scholarship and travels overseas, promising not to return to his past ways. His return triggers a clash of affections as Raghuvir's pursuit of Alka intensifies, and the 'childish' nature of their romance is revealed. His presence adds tension before the lovers reconcile in the end.

Kalu is a street-smart ticket seller who becomes Raghuvir's ally in the early black-marketing scheme. He helps expand the operation by bringing in more marginalized participants, contributing to Raghuvir's temporary wealth and the film's critique of urban crime.

Ganesh is a challenger to Raghuvir's authority who is beaten by Raghuvir but then joins the criminal network, illustrating how rivalry can reinforce criminal enterprises and how power dynamics shift within the underworld.

Advocate Desai represents the legal counter to Raghuvir's ticket scam, leading to the central courtroom drama where the fate of the ' kala bazar' and its workers unfolds.

Sapna appears within Raghuvir's social world; the narrative threads include her circle and the consequences of the black-market scheme on relationships and reputations.

The character identified as Sapna's boyfriend adds to the relational dynamics and the social pressures faced by the central couple, contributing to the film's romantic tensions.

An ailing mother who Raghuvir must care for, her condition drives his initial desperation and explains why he seeks a quick source of funds and why his ultimate transformation matters to his family.