Vaisakhi List

Tarsem is a wily inmate whose deepest motivation is reuniting with his family, especially his young son. He repeatedly relies on clever schemes, including digging a tunnel in the jail garden and memorizing keys, to outwit the guards. His calm, hopeful demeanor masks a stubborn determination to reclaim his life outside the bars.

Jarnail is a prisoner who slowly opens up about his past as a dairy farmer and his growing love for Aman. He embodies loyalty and courage, willing to risk everything for a future with Aman. He becomes a key ally in Tarsem’s escape plan and in shaping the fate of their budding love.

Aman is a woman determined to pursue a love marriage rather than an arranged match. She defies her brother’s coercive plans, staying loyal to Jarnail and supporting his decisions even when it endangers her family ties. Her agency and resolve drive crucial choices, including aiding the escape and choosing personal happiness.

Jalaur is the jailer who navigates power and publicity, orchestrating plans to manage the escape without angering the prison’s higher-ups. He uses media maneuvers to protect his position while keeping the real fugitives in play. His strategic mind and willingness to bend rules complicate the escape.

Bahadur Singh is a diligent lawman tasked with tracking the escapees and maintaining order inside and around the prison. He represents the procedural aspect of justice, persisting in the pursuit even as the complex plot unfolds. His role anchors the enforcement side of the story.

Bheem Chand is Tarsem’s brother-in-law who learns of Tarsem’s impending release and joins the pursuit. His actions are driven by family ties and personal interest, creating tension as he confronts the fugitives. He embodies the conflicts that arise from loyalties and competing motives within a tight-knit circle.

Baljit is Aman’s father who desires to marry her off to a chosen partner as part of a strategic plan. He is revealed to manipulate circumstances by pressuring Jarnail and supporting the arranged-marriage agenda, introducing a powerful antagonist within Aman’s world.