We Are Family

A devoted mother who holds the family together after divorce, Maya runs a tight ship to protect her children. She is loving, practical, and sometimes wary of Shreya, yet her strength keeps the family afloat. The revelation of her cancer ultimately invites vulnerability and a capacity to forgive.

Maya's ex-husband and the children's father, Aman strives to balance past hurts with present duties. He returns home to support his family after the cancer diagnosis, seeking harmony among Maya, Shreya, and the kids. His role evolves as he navigates loyalties and responsibility.

A career-driven fashion designer who enters the family and gradually becomes a guardian. She learns to put the children's needs before personal ambition and forms a deep, if complicated, bond with Maya and the kids. Her journey is about sacrifice, empathy, and belonging.

One of Maya's children, Anjali is at the center of the chaos but grows to trust Shreya. She helps with Shreya's dress at a fashion show using a doll's fabric, and her disappearance at one point intensifies the stakes. She embodies resilience and family loyalty.

Aleya is the older sister who sometimes acts out and questions Shreya's role. She later bonds with Shreya as the family confronts illness and loss, showing a capacity to care and adapt. Her growth mirrors the film's theme of belonging.

Ankush is Maya's younger son, a quieter presence who witnesses the upheaval with curiosity. He contributes to the family's dynamic by showing innocence and a willingness to adjust to new guardianship. His perspective adds nuance to the blended family portrait.