Natsamrat

A celebrated veteran theatre actor whose fame rests on Shakespearean and other classic works. He speaks his mind with blunt honesty, earning affection from family members while alienating others. As wealth and status fade, he confronts aging and loneliness, seeking meaning in the memory of his stage and a final, defining performance.

Appa's devoted wife who accepts his volatile nature and offers quiet strength. She anchors the family through upheaval, even as their life shifts to living with their son-in-law's family. Her journey ends in the ancestral village, a turning point for Appa's emotional landscape.

Appa's close friend who grieves his wife's death and provides a sounding board for the actor's reflections. He respects Appa's artistry but also exposes the frictions between loyalty and fading relevance. His final fate is tied to a gesture born from Appa's last wishes.

Appa's daughter-in-law who embodies a modern, outspoken stance. She confronts her father-in-law’s blunt behavior and navigates family tensions, including the move to an outhouse. Her relationship with her husband remains supportive even as money and pride threaten harmony.

A young admirer who follows Appa and treats him as a noble actor. He believes in Appa's genius and continually acknowledges his legacy, even as others wonder about the truth of the man's past.

A boot polishwala living under a bridge who forms a quiet, essential friendship with Appa. Poor and overlooked, he offers companionship and humanity in a world that has moved on from Appa's era.

Appa's granddaughter's mother and one of the family members who can be embarrassed by his expletives. She partakes in family tensions and moves toward separation plans before circumstances shift.

Appa's son who initially resents his father's bluntness but whose stance evolves with the family dynamics and the eventual parting from the outhouse.

A caring engineer who supports Vidya and accepts Appa's theatrics, at least outwardly, while managing professional consequences of the family's improvisations.