Sansar

Patriarch of the Sharma family and a postmaster by profession. He is stern, proud, and accustomed to keeping strict control over the household, which leads to a widening rift as egos clash between generations.

Wife of Deendayal and mother to the children. She experiences pregnancy, temporarily leaves the family, and returns with the baby, playing a pivotal role in guiding the family back toward unity.

Eldest son and government employee, who demands his share back and threatens to leave the house. His insistence on money and status provokes the courtyard feud and reshapes the family hierarchy.

Second son, a car mechanic with modest earnings who nevertheless contributes to the family. He plays a key role in trying to mend the rift and in supporting Vidyasagar’s education.

Young daughter who works at a private company. She asserts her autonomy by rejecting a traditional marriage prospect and choosing Peter, challenging family expectations.

Rajni’s prospective husband, a Christian man who works in her office. His relationship with Rajni becomes a focal point of the family’s struggles over acceptance and culture.

The family’s housemaid who becomes a catalyst for unity, aiding Uma in rebuilding family bonds and providing practical support during turbulent times.

The family priest who offers counsel throughout the crises, serving as a voice of traditional wisdom in moments of conflict.

Shiva’s wife who agrees to help Vidyasagar with his studies, a choice that strains her married life and leads her to eventually seek refuge with her father's home.

The youngest son, whose academic struggles highlight the family's demand for education and achievement, drawing Basanti into the story and intensifying family tensions.