A renowned poet who has secretly loved Najma for six years. He serves as a moral conscience, warning Najma about her exploitative relationship with Akhtar and critiquing the systemic commodification of women during the Hyderabad wedding journey. He vocally condemns the bride sale as human auctioning and urges Najma toward economic independence. After Shabnam's suicide, he departs for Mumbai alone.
A long-standing unrequited love that evolves into a platonic bond and moral anchor.
A shared social connection that highlights contrasting responses to the same tragic event.
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