A paralysed publisher and Naresh's father, he transfers his property to Archana because he considers Naresh unfit to take responsibility for it. His paralysis and death are part of Archana's past; the transfer becomes the reason Naresh later kidnaps her and demands the property back.
A wealthy widower and the father of Ashok and Raj. His harsh punishment for Raj's theft triggers the younger son's flight, setting the main family separation in motion.
Gopal is Maya's poor father and works as a chaprasi for the kind-hearted Catholic priest Father Henry. As Gopal is dying, Father Henry arrives at his home with a baby and entrusts the child to Maya. Gopal's death leaves Maya alone to care for the child, whom she names Ram.
Girdharilal complains to Rajesh that he has been underpaid for timber. Rajesh apologizes and promises to inspect the forest himself, placing Girdharilal in a dispute over the management of Rajesh's property and showing Rajesh responding directly to a grievance.
Dwarkanath is Gaura's father. He does not want her to marry Raju after Raju is imprisoned for Jeevan's murder, and tries to persuade her to marry another young man in the village. His efforts to arrange the marriage place him at odds with Gaura's commitment to Raju.
Pavitra’s father is a member of the household and announces that he has arranged her marriage to Dharam Singh, the son of Avanti Singh. His decision prompts Govinda to object and say he wants to judge the prospective groom himself, though the family ultimately proceeds with the match.
Aarti's father who dies instantly when accidentally run over by Jaishankar. His death drives the protagonist's guilt and subsequent actions.
Ramdas is a rich man who has tuberculosis and believes he is close to death. He gives his servant Raunaklal a large sum of money to care for his young son, Bansi. This decision places Bansi in Raunaklal's household and sets the events of the story in motion.
The college principal receives Kiran's complaint about Raja's harassment. Raja is expelled from school after the complaint, an outcome that helps establish the conflict between him and Kiran and Prakash. The plot summary does not provide further details about the principal.
Shivraj has 57 screen credits in a career dating back to 1948. Signature works include Ashiana, Mera Lahoo, Dulhan Wahi Jo Piya Man Bhaaye. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
