Prem Granth

An idealistic lawyer and the son of the temple's head priest, Somen champions equality and social justice. He often clashes with his father over issues of religion, power, and corruption, and remains steadfast in his pursuit of Kajri. His determination to oppose entrenched authority drives the central conflict and themes of reform.

Kajri's father, a rural man whose family becomes entangled in the town's power struggles. He endures the trauma of his daughter's assault and the social stigma that follows. He supports Kajri and seeks justice and safety for his family within their means.

A beautiful young woman of lower caste who falls in love with Somen and becomes pregnant after a rape. She faces ostracism and hardship due to unwed motherhood, yet demonstrates resilience and a fierce desire to reclaim her dignity.

A powerful, unscrupulous figure who exploits his father's influence to plunder temple funds. He is cruel and dangerous, willing to use violence to maintain his grip on power and control over others.

Wealthy and influential, Roop Sahai rapes Kajri and embodies patriarchal impunity. His crimes catalyze the protagonists' confrontation with the town's power structures.

Somen's uncle who runs a prosperous dairy farm and keeps distant from religious duties and social obligations. He provides practical support and a space where the family economy thrives amid turmoil.

Somen's mother, a supportive figure who navigates the family's conflicts with care, balancing tradition with her son's reformist ambitions.

Head priest and father to Somen, he upholds tradition and religious authority. His clashes with Somen reflect the tension between reform and entrenched power within the temple.

Kajri's mother who embodies maternal protection and the pressures of caste and marriage norms. She supports her daughter while navigating social expectations.

Kajri's aunt who reveals the truth about the rapist, helping to expose the social web of complicity around the crime.

A village elder who appears in the community scenes, reflecting the town's traditional perspectives and social dynamics.