Lal Patthar

A reluctant heir of Rai Nagar who avoids marriage to escape a centuries-old curse. He is torn between Madhuri and Sumita, balancing intellect and impulsive rage as the past casts a shadow over every decision. His obsession with control leads him to manipulate events at Fatehpur Sikri, ending in tragedy and madness.

An educated but ambitious lower-class woman who becomes the mistress of the palace. She wields influence to shape the household and resents Sumita, fueling jealousy and manipulation. Over time, Gyan grows disgusted with her, yet she remains a pervasive, corrosive presence in his life.

A village widow discovered inside a palanquin, forced into a new status within the palace. She becomes part of the transfer of power and the tension between social classes in the royal household. Her presence underscores the fragility of women’s positions in a patriarchal setting.

A young, beautiful woman from London, married to Gyan for money. Torn between her past love with Shekhar and her new life, she longs for a child and genuine affection. Her relationship with Shekhar and Madhuri’s manipulation drives the central conflict and tragedy.

Sumita’s childhood friend and musician who teaches her music and plans a future together. He becomes entangled in palace intrigues, ultimately falling victim to Gyan’s jealousy when misinterpreted as betrayal.

Gyan’s loyal servant who navigates palace politics and supports the volatile household. He serves as a steady presence in the backdrop of power struggles and family curses.

Gyan’s grandfather and former ruler who is mentally unstable. His fragility and history of madness foreshadow the family's doomed legacy and the burden of leadership.

Gyan’s father, a drunk and violent figure who briefly assaults a maid. His failings shape Gyan’s view of power and justice, contributing to the family’s cycle of abuse and tragedy.

Sumita’s mother, who resists the arranged marriage but is overruled by Harish and pressured by circumstance. She endures a patriarchal control that frames the family’s moral landscape.