Pagglait

A recently widowed, emotionally distant young woman who questions the mourning rituals around her husband's death. She resists being boxed into traditional expectations and pursues independence, including education and a potential new job. Her evolving integrity and desire for financial autonomy drive the film’s core transformation.

Astik's college sweetheart and colleague who reveals the depth of their past relationship and asserts that Astik did not cheat. She offers Sandhya a different perspective on Astik's life and supports her pursuit of truth. Her presence catalyzes Sandhya's emotional and practical awakening.

Astik's mother and Sandhya's mother-in-law. Grieving, she clings to tradition while navigating the family's financial and reputational concerns. She embodies the tension between maintaining appearances and processing loss.

Astik's father-in-law who mourns his son while wielding a quiet authority over family decisions. He faces pressure from relatives to secure the family's financial future and to navigate Sandhya's potential remarriage. His stance reveals the weight of tradition within the household.

Astik's elder brother-in-law who pushes for pragmatic solutions, including using the insurance money to repay loans. He schemes to stabilize the family through a calculated remarriage and financial arrangements, highlighting the intrusion of money into personal lives.

Astik's paternal cousin, an unemployed young man who claims to be in love with Sandhya and who becomes entangled in the family's plans. His departure during the funeral events and the pregnancy lie test Sandhya's willingness to trust and her readiness to start over.

Aditya's sister who reveals that Sandhya lied about pregnancy to test Aditya's commitment. She embodies sibling loyalty and a willingness to reveal uncomfortable truths, shaping Sandhya's path forward.

The elder matriarch who participates in mourning and provides traditional counsel. She observes the shifting dynamics with a blend of care and skepticism, representing the voice of long-standing norms within the family.

A senior relative whose comments and scheming illuminate the family’s intricate dynamics. He embodies the meddling yet well-meaning elder whose opinions sway financial and marital decisions.