Kamla Ki Maut

A 20-year-old unmarried woman whose pregnancy leads to her suicide, triggering a community reckoning. Her death exposes the pressure and judgment faced by young women in the chawl. Her tragedy becomes a catalyst for the neighbors to examine their own choices.

A man whose pattern of relationships spans years, reflecting a search for belonging amid shifting circumstances. His actions cause pain and secrecy, yet he remains a central figure in the story’s moral questions. His past and present choices drive the family's disruptions and eventual reflections.

Sudhakar's wife, who in her youth fell for a tutor and attempted suicide. Now a mother with two daughters, she confronts the consequences of her past and guides her family toward opening up about their mistakes. She embodies resilience and the tension between tradition and personal growth.

Sudhakar's former lover who becomes pregnant before marriage; she asked him to marry, but he convinced her to abort and disappeared. She later marries someone else and builds a life with children, showing how past choices shape present stability. Her experience mirrors Kamla's in that secrecy is costly but survival is possible.

A village girl Sudhakar encounters, whose relationship with him comes under community scrutiny. When they are caught together, families confront the consequences; Chameli's fiancé's threat adds pressure as she must navigate social judgment.

A friend of Sudhakar whose wife Lakshmi is drawn into Sudhakar's orbit, leading to conflict when Sudhakar is exposed. His trust is tested, and he must reckon with betrayal within his circle.