The Rains of Ranchipur

A wise, principled Hindu physician who serves the community and the Maharani’s chosen successor. He is compassionate and morally strong, yet deeply conflicted by Edwina's advances. His steadfast nature earns him respect, and his love for Edwina tests his sense of duty to others. He forgives Edwina's past and chooses to protect those around him.

A spoiled and socially savvy aristocrat whose charm belies a history of indiscretion. She struggles with genuine affection versus fear of losing her status and security. Her feelings for Safti force her to confront whether she can change. By the end, she contemplates a path of sacrifice for the man she loves.

A once-brilliant engineer, now a dissolute alcoholic clinging to a past ideal. He uses his influence to help Fern and shows a capacity for selflessness amid his flaws. His friendship with Edwina complicates loyalties in Ranchipur. He risks his life at times to protect others, embodying flawed redemption.

A British aristocrat married to Edwina, pursuing divorce but ultimately choosing to understand and forgive. He provides a pragmatic counterpoint to Safti’s devotion and supports Safti's efforts to save Ranchipur. His presence embodies colonial-era social structures and changing attitudes toward marriage.

The elderly ruler of Ranchipur who counsels and oversees the town with a firm but fair hand. She recognizes Edwina's potential for good and uses her influence to guide the more vulnerable characters. Her warning about Edwina foreshadows the moral stakes of the tale.

Daughter of missionaries who dreams of further education and a better future. Her plan to borrow money to go back to school highlights the economic pressures on young women. Her encounter with Ransome and subsequent actions reveal resilience and quiet courage.

A compassionate missionary figure who helps Edwina in times of illness and distress. She provides stability amid chaos and is a voice of practical mercy. Her care anchors the community during the flood and aftermath.

Adoani—Mrs.—a social figure present in Ranchipur’s circles; not a central figure but part of the community fabric during the upheavals. She interacts with the palace and the hospital as events unfold.

Adoani husband figure in Ranchipur’s circles; minor role, part of the social fabric surrounding the Eskeths and local families.

A supportive figure in the mission’s circle; part of the network that cares for Fern and Edwina during the crisis.

A local figure who contributes to Ranchipur’s texture and social fabric during the crisis, representing the community’s everyday life within the dramatic events.

Fern’s mother figure connected to the missionary community; her presence reflects family ties and the film’s tension between duty and opportunity.

A minor character who appears in social scenes; her presence adds to the film’s exotic, opulent milieu and cultural backdrop.