Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan

An advertiser from an orthodox family who openly loves Kartik. He faces pressure from his parents to marry Kusum and must decide between family expectations and his own truth. His choices propel the plot toward confrontation and eventual reconciliation.

Aman's partner who challenges his family's conservatism with patience and resolve. He supports Aman's honesty and engineers a path toward acceptance while risking social backlash. His commitment anchors the relationship through turmoil.

A conservative agricultural scientist who initially rejects his son's sexuality. He uses control and pressure to drive the marriage plan, but his worldview begins to crack as the truth surfaces. His evolution mirrors the film's critique of rigid tradition.

Aman's mother who wrestles with her own unspoken past and the family’s expectations. She ultimately faces the conflict between upholding tradition and supporting her son's happiness. Her journey mirrors the broader shift in the family’s stance.

A paternal uncle who negotiates family pressure and supports the attempt to manage the wedding's outcome. His actions reveal the complexities of duty within a large clan. He plays a role in bridging old norms with new possibilities.

Aman's cousin who knows the truth from early on and acts to help him. She pushes against the family's expectations and helps orchestrate a path to reconciliation. Her courage highlights the importance of chosen family and solidarity.

An aunt in the Tripathi family who witnesses the tension and contributes to the household dynamics. Her stance reflects how extended family members influence the acceptance process, sometimes by challenging preconceived notions.

A family friend's daughter chosen to marry Aman. She is secretly in love with another man and engages in the deception that drives the plot. Kusum's actions complicate the family dynamics and ultimately contribute to greater honesty and change.