Khud-Daar

A principled and steadfast elder brother who takes responsibility for his younger sibling's future. He works tirelessly as a taxi driver to fund Rajesh's education and maintain the family’s dignity. When accused of murder, Govind spearheads the search for truth and stands firm against corrupt forces.

Ambitious and status-hungry, he marries into wealth and becomes a ghar jamai. He is drawn into Bansi's drug-smuggling operations and initially distances himself from Govind. Realizing how he was used, he seeks redemption and mercy, torn between loyalty to his brother and the lure of riches.

The devoted elder half-brother who leaves home to complete a law degree and later becomes a leading lawyer, eventually a judge. He defends Govind in the trial and uncovers the truth, balancing legal acumen with deep familial loyalty.

A manipulative bribe-taker who exploits Rajesh to run a drug-smuggling operation through the Verma Transport Company. He murders Seth Verma, tries to frame Govind, and escapes the courtroom, only to be pursued to face consequences for his crimes.

Daughter of Seth Verma and Rajesh's wife, she embodies the social ascent associated with wealth and family ties. Her marriage anchors Rajesh in Verma’s world, complicating loyalties as the plot unfolds.

A widower who opens his home to Govind and Rajesh, providing a sheltering presence with his son Anwar and daughter Farida. His family’s safety becomes entangled in Bansi’s scheme, and his untimely death marks a turning point in the story.

A powerful patriarch who owns the Verma Transport Company and unwittingly becomes a target in the criminal plot. His murder catalyzes the legal and moral battles that follow, forcing Govind and Hari to confront those who manipulate the system.

Hari's wife whose jealousy and ill-treatment of Govind and Rajesh helps trigger the initial tensions that drive the brothers apart. Her actions set off a chain of events that test the family’s unity.