Shambhu's pregnant wife who remains in the drought-stricken village. She initially resists his departure but eventually supports it. She struggles to survive, works at a construction site, writes letters via the Thakurain, and travels to Calcutta where she is attacked by a stranger and severely injured by a car.
The devoted wife of Ashok and mother of Munna. She follows her husband to Bombay after he leaves her, survives with Raja's help, and ultimately reconciles with Ashok after his affair is exposed and he repents.
Bharati is Ganga's mother and the sister of Thakur Hansraj. Hansraj tricks her into signing property papers under a false pretext, then takes control of her property. The injustice against Bharati and her family motivates Ganga's vow to avenge them.
Gauri is Shekhar's widowed mother and lives with him at his estate. The plot summary identifies her family relationship and living situation but gives no further actions or decisions for her during the tiger attacks, Shekhar's marriage to Meena, or the events involving Raju.
Mrs. Williams is the wife of the wealthy businessman Mr. Williams. She suffers a nervous breakdown after her son disappears as a newborn and is never found. Qasim takes pity on her and suggests that Maya work in the household as her nurse; the revelation about the missing child brings her into the emotional story surrounding Ram and Maya.
The devoted mother who raises Vijay and Ravi alone as a manual laborer after her husband's abandonment. She struggles to support her sons on a Mumbai footpath, initially disapproves of Vijay's violence, and eventually rejects his criminal wealth to live with Ravi. Her miraculous recovery from illness brings temporary joy, but she is left utterly devastated when Vijay dies in her arms.
Kamla is Meena's sister and Ashok's wife. While visiting Nainital for her delivery, she discovers Meena's affair with Rajendra and plans to arrange their marriage, though Ashok does not know about the affair. Before she can act, Kamla dies after falling from a cliff near her father's home. Her death leads Meena to marry Ashok out of concern for Kamla's children.
The wife of Dr. Amrit Rai who assists Husn Bano during childbirth. She co-adopts Dilip, raising him within the household and treating him as her own child.
A loving mother who provides shelter to Bhola. She accompanies Bhola to propose Kanhaiya's marriage to the Thakur but is brutally beaten and dies from shock. Her death serves as the primary catalyst for Kanhaiya's quest for justice and revenge.
The mother of Karan and Kishen. She initially banishes Karan in a fit of rage after their father's death but later regrets it. She raises Kishen, faces threats from criminals that cause her hospitalization, and eventually reunites with both sons, reconciling with Karan.
Durga is Rajaram's wife and the mother of Lakhan, Shera, and Asha. After enduring his cruelty, she leaves with her children, but a bandit attack separates the family. Lakhan later rescues her from Shera, who eventually recognizes her as his mother and regrets his actions.
Savitri is a wealthy, widowed, and ailing woman who lives in a palatial mansion with her son, Anil. Believing that he is waiting for her to die so he can inherit her wealth, she refuses him money. She is persuaded by Deepali's care and decides to make her the sole beneficiary of her estate, unaware that Deepali's engagement to Anil is staged.
Nirupa Roy has 126 screen credits in a career dating back to 1946. Signature works include Shankar Sita Ansuya, Naag Mani, Waman Avtar. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
