Director of the women's prison and a war veteran recovering from a leg injury. Deeply devoted to his terminally ill wife, Mussarat. He becomes obsessed with the imprisoned Zunaira, investigates her case, discovers her husband's death was accidental, and ultimately sacrifices his own life after his wife takes her place at the execution.
Unwitting rival whose fatal accident triggers the warden's crusade against the Taliban justice system.
Authoritative warden responsible for the security and management of the female prison.
Loving but emotionally distant husband caring for his terminally ill wife.
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