Maachis

A seasoned militant and ideological leader who argues that the group fights to defend civil rights against a corrupt system. A survivor of Partition and the 1984 riots, he frames the struggle in principled terms and mentors Kripal, guiding tactics and discipline while acknowledging the costs of violence.

Kripal's fiancée who joins the militants and becomes a core member, bridging personal relations with the group's operations. She forges close ties within the circle and evolves from partner into a decisive participant, ultimately facing grave choices and sharing in the final consequences of the struggle.

Kripal's relative who lives with his sister Veeran's family; he is tortured by police after being questioned, ultimately dying in custody. His suffering highlights the state brutality that propels the militants' justification and the personal costs of dissent.

A young, impulsive recruit who becomes central to the militant group. He trains, masterminds the assassination of a police official, and goes into hiding after becoming a high-profile target, ultimately dying by cyanide in prison.

A militant whose identity is pursued by the police under the alias Jimmy. He participates in the group's operations and is killed while attempting to disrupt a high-profile target, underscoring the constant danger faced by the militants.

Assistant Commissioner of Police who drives the crackdown on militants and becomes a central figure in the drive for control. His antagonistic role and later murder by Kripal illuminate the costs and consequences of the conflict.

A forceful police inspector who harasses Veeran and pursues the militant group, contributing to the atmosphere of fear and the escalation of violence.

Militant leader who emphasizes that their fight centers on civil rights rather than nationalism and mentors the group in operational readiness, steering Kripal toward decisive action.

A militant who handles explosives transport; he escapes a police encounter but is later killed by a bomb, illustrating the precariousness of life within the militant circle.

The elderly mother who endures the losses of her family while holding the household together amid turmoil, representing the human cost of the conflict on civilians.