Raj Malhotra (played by Akshay Kumar) is a protagonist in Andaaz.
The protagonist who suffers psychosomatic paralysis after a leg fracture, later cured by Kajal. He secretly loves Kajal but steps aside when she marries Karan. After a brief engagement to Jiya, he realizes his true feelings, helps Kajal recover from widowhood trauma, and ultimately chooses to marry her. Kajal (played by Lara Dutta) appears in Andaaz.
Raj's childhood neighbor and best friend who shares his passion for aeroplanes. Initially unaware of Raj's romantic feelings, she marries Karan Singhania. After Karan's death, she falls into depression until Raj helps her heal. She ultimately accepts Raj's love and marries him. Jiya (played by Priyanka Chopra Jonas) appears in Andaaz.
A vivacious woman who falls for Raj and moves into his family home. After Raj agrees to marry her for family approval, she discovers he loves Kajal. She orchestrates a plan during an engagement to force Raj and Kajal to publicly acknowledge their feelings, ultimately supporting their union. Mr. Singhaniya's Brother (played by Vishwajeet Pradhan) appears in Andaaz.
Mr. Singhaniya's Brother (played by Prithvi Zutshi) appears in Andaaz.
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Characters
Raj Malhotra
(played by Akshay Kumar) — protagonist
The protagonist who suffers psychosomatic paralysis after a leg fracture, later cured by Kajal. He secretly loves Kajal but steps aside when she marries Karan. After a brief engagement to Jiya, he rea...
Kajal
(played by Lara Dutta) — supporting
Raj's childhood neighbor and best friend who shares his passion for aeroplanes. Initially unaware of Raj's romantic feelings, she marries Karan Singhania. After Karan's death, she falls into depressio...
Jiya
(played by Priyanka Chopra Jonas) — supporting
A vivacious woman who falls for Raj and moves into his family home. After Raj agrees to marry her for family approval, she discovers he loves Kajal. She orchestrates a plan during an engagement to for...
Mr. Singhaniya's Brother
(played by Vishwajeet Pradhan) — supporting
Mr. Singhaniya's Brother
(played by Prithvi Zutshi) — supporting
Key Relationships
Mr. Singhaniya's Brother → Mr. Singhaniya's Brother
(brother)
Kajal → Jiya
(Social Sister-in-law)
Raj Malhotra → Jiya
(Romantic Reluctant Fiancé)
Raj Malhotra → Kajal
(Romantic Secret Crush)
Story Analysis
A love triangle navigates unspoken feelings, societal expectations, and a clever matchmaker's plan to unite true lovers.
