Riyaz's mother and the central figure of the film. Born to filmmaker Suleman Seth, she secretly pursues acting before being forced into a marriage with Dr. Mehboob Alam. After a bitter divorce, she marries Maharaja Vijayendra Singh but struggles with oppressive palace customs and unwanted advances from her brother-in-law. Her passionate love for Vijayendra and tragic plane crash form the emotional core of the story.
Both women share the marital bond with Maharaja Vijayendra Singh, creating a complex domestic dynamic.
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