Radha is Thakur Baldev Singh's widowed daughter-in-law and the woman Jai falls in love with after reaching Ramgarh. She later reciprocates his feelings, remains connected to Thakur's personal tragedy, and is left devastated when Jai dies during the final fight against Gabbar Singh's men.
Jennifer Kapur is Naina's widowed mother and a Punjabi Christian who runs an unsuccessful café with her neighbor, Jazz. She adopted Jiya after Jiya's biological mother rejected her, but concealed the truth from Lajjo. Her conflict with Lajjo is resolved when Aman's revelation leads to reconciliation and family acceptance.
Yash’s wife and Rahul’s deeply loving mother. Although heartbroken by Rahul’s estrangement, she continues to care for him and emotionally reunites with him when she travels to London.
Archana, known at different times as Anamika and Kanchan, is a devoted reader of Devendra Dutt's novels who suffers repeated exploitation and hardship. After escaping men sent by Rubai, she is found unconscious by Devendra and Shiv Prasad and pretends to be Devendra's wife. When Devendra later distrusts and expels her, she reveals her past; he believes her, and they reconcile.
Authoritative matriarch of the wealthy Punjabi Randhawa family and owner of Dhanlakshmi Sweets. Highly controlling and clashes with Rani for empowering the women in her household. Withholds attendance at the wedding but symbolically accepts Rani by sending the secret family recipe.
Orphaned daughter of Shivnath's late second son. Lives in Shanti Niwas with a selfless, pleasant disposition. Becomes Raghu's student and love interest, eventually discovering his true identity and trying to prevent him from leaving.
A musically gifted village girl who marries Subir and quickly rises to fame, overshadowing her husband. Her success triggers Subir's jealousy, leading to separation and a miscarriage. She eventually reconciles with Subir, and they reunite emotionally to sing together.
Impoverished dalit woman abandoned by her husband Rasik Dule. She dies on her deathbed after receiving her husband's blessing. Her son Kangali is forced to bury her by a river after local authorities refuse permission to cut firewood for cremation.
Geeta works as a servant in the Bombay household where Amar and Dayal arrive while Amar is posing as a servant. Amar becomes attracted to her, but his assumed identity prevents him from openly revealing himself or proposing marriage. Her role connects Amar’s disguise and romantic interest to the household’s servant quarters.
Vasudha is the younger sister of Lata Shrivastav and initially believes that Professor Sukumar Sinha, disguised as Dr. Parimal Tripathi, is actually Lata's supposedly unfaithful husband. She develops feelings for him, learns the truth behind the impersonation, and marries him with Prashant Kumar Shrivastav's blessing.
An affluent, quiet, and devout Hindu mother. After her son's death, she investigates his past, discovers his involvement with a Naxalite group, and decides to continue his cause.
Minoo is the village belle whom Anoop chooses to marry, despite her lack of education and household skills and her childish love of playing with village children. After Anoop leaves for Calcutta, she realizes she loves and misses him, returns to live with his mother, and later tries to bring him home by writing a letter.
Jaya Bachchan has 52 screen credits in a career dating back to 1963. Signature works include Anamika, Meherjaan, Kal Ho Naa Ho. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
