Life in a Metro

Rahul's father figure, Debu embodies a dream of success that motivates Rahul to strive for stability. His unfulfilled aspirations to build a house or restaurant create a backdrop of familial duty and responsibility. Debu's legacy shapes Rahul's decisions as he tries to honor his father's hopes while navigating modern temptations.

A diligent call center employee who mortgages his apartment to friends connected to his boss in exchange for favors. He quietly loves Neha and becomes a stabilizing presence for those around him. Rahul wrestles with ambition, loyalty, and the urge to protect those he cares about, even as his own life becomes entangled with the others.

An ambitious colleague who climbs the ranks through relationships and resilience. Her bond with Rahul grows amid office politics and personal turmoil, and she faces emotional peril that culminates in a suicide attempt she survives. Neha's journey portrays the precarious balance between desire, independence, and vulnerability.

Rahul's boss and a married man who grapples with dissatisfaction in his marriage to Shikha. His affair with Neha becomes a flashpoint that drives much of the film's drama and tests loyalties and trust among colleagues and lovers alike.

Ranjit's wife, a strong-willed character who navigates marital strain and personal boundaries. She shares moments of closeness with Akash but ultimately chooses to respect her boundaries and pursue a healthier path with her husband. Her arc reflects the complexities of commitment and self-respect.

A theatre artist and divorcee who forms an unexpected connection with Shikha. He envisions opportunities abroad and reveals a willingness to relocate for a new life, highlighting the lure of distant dreams and the consequences of pursuing them.

Shruti is Neha's roommate and Ranjit's sister-in-law, a 27-year-old woman eager to marry and settle down. She helps Monty with wedding arrangements, then falls for him, adding another layer of romantic complication to the city's social web.

A supervisor at the call center where several characters cross paths. He represents the professional environment that intersects with personal lives, contributing to the pressure and dynamics that frame the ensemble's decisions.