Naseeb Apna Apna

A young salesman with big dreams who is frightened by his dominant father. His marriage to Chando is forced, and he initially hates his wife, even avoiding intimacy. He relocates to Bombay seeking opportunity, where he falls for Radha and secretly marries her while still bound to Chando. When Radha discovers the truth, Kishan faces guilt and a deteriorating life after Radha’s death ends the drama.

An innocent woman deemed unattractive, she accepts her fate with quiet dignity and serves her husband loyally. After moving to Bombay, she becomes a maid in Kishan’s home and forms a protective bond with Radha, all while concealing the truth about her marriage. Her steadfast devotion and selflessness drive the emotional center of the story, culminating in a difficult moral choice.

A beautiful woman from Bombay who wins Kishan’s affection and becomes his second wife. When she learns Kishan is already married, she reacts with anger and despair. Her attempted violence against Kishan and subsequent suicide mark a turning point that plunges the story into tragedy and moral reckoning.

Kishan’s brother-in-law, who is drawn to Chando and initially proposes to her. He is swept up by appearances and romance, misreading the situation and contributing to the tension. He is left with unrequited affection as events unfold and the truth comes to light.

Kishan’s domineering father who uses his influence to arrange the marriage and pressure his son. He embodies patriarchal authority and the social expectations that drive much of the drama. His actions set the conflict in motion and frame the family’s moral struggles.

Chanda’s father, a friend of Bhim, who travels to visit the children in Bombay. He is torn between family expectations and his daughter’s happiness, and ultimately chooses discretion over confrontation to protect the family’s honor.

The mother in the Bhim household, part of the traditional family network that upholds social norms. Her presence underscores the domestic sphere where expectations and duties weigh heavily on the characters.