Lootera

Pakhi is an aspiring writer and the Zamindar’s daughter who initially embodies the household’s cultured innocence. Her life shifts dramatically after a disastrous asthma attack and a deeper romantic entanglement with Varun. She clings to literature and hope even as tuberculosis threatens her health, showing resilience and a longing for creative escape.

An archaeologist with a cunning, charming persona who hiding a criminal life. He orchestrates the elaborate heist of temple artifacts and uses his uncle to facilitate the取 artifacts trade. His love for Pakhi complicates his schemes, and his true identity as Atmanand Tripathi emerges as the story unfolds, culminating in a fatal confrontation.

Varun’s loyal assistant and friend who runs the operational side of the plan. He supports Varun’s schemes but becomes a tragic casualty in the pursuit, highlighting the costs of deception and loyalty. His presence underscores the human collateral of the couple’s dangerous lifestyle.

The powerful Zamindar who hosts the dig near the temple and finances the estate’s operations. He is under pressure from the changing political climate and the government’s reformist measures, yet remains a protective father figure to Pakhi and a key gatekeeper of family wealth.

Varun’s uncle who raised him and frequently serves as the voice of caution. He discourages Varun from pursuing marriage and warns of the dangers tied to Varun’s double life, acting as a regulator who recognizes the moral and legal risks.

Pakhi’s devoted maid who becomes a quiet witness to the unfolding drama. She remains a source of steady support, ultimately stepping back as events escalate and the danger rises around the estate and its secrets.

Police Inspector Krishna Niranjan (K. N.) Singh who pushes Pakhi to cooperate with the investigation against Varun. His pursuit tracks the couple’s moves across towns, reflecting the widening net of law and order in the wake of the robberies.