Character Relationship Map: Raaz Reboot

Characters

• Aditya Shrivastava (played by Emraan Hashmi) — antagonist

  Vengeful ghost of Shaina's ex-boyfriend; murdered by Rehaan, he returns to haunt and possess Shaina, seeking revenge for his death.

• Shaina Khanna (played by Kriti Kharbanda) — protagonist

  Rehaan's wife and the central victim of paranormal haunting; her search for the truth uncovers Aditya's murder and the vengeful spirit.

• Rehaan Khanna (played by Gaurav Arora) — supporting

  Venture capitalist and Shaina's husband, concealing the murder of Aditya; his confession explains the haunting.

• Trilok Shastri (played by Ashwath Bhatt) — supporting

  Blind Indian student of psychometry in Romania who helps Shaina by reciting the Gajendra Moksh Stotra against Aditya's spirit.

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• Aditya Shrivastava → Shaina Khanna (Romantic Former Lover) — Their past romance becomes the emotional basis of Aditya's revenge.

  Aditya reveals to Rehaan that he is Shaina's ex-boyfriend and wants to rekindle their relationship.

• Rehaan Khanna → Shaina Khanna (Family Husband) — They are married, but Rehaan's concealed crime creates severe strain between them.

  The plot identifies Shaina as Rehaan's wife, and they return to Romania together after marriage.

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• Aditya Shrivastava → Trilok Shastri (Conflict Ritual Opponent) — Aditya directly opposes Trilok's spiritual method of expulsion.

  Aditya's spirit stops Trilok from completing the uninterrupted recitation of the Gajendra Moksh Stotra.

• Trilok Shastri → Rehaan Khanna (Alliance Exorcism Ally) — They cooperate during the final effort to save Shaina.

  Trilok and Rehaan attempt to complete the mantra together while Aditya's spirit tries to stop them.

• Trilok Shastri → Shaina Khanna (Alliance Supernatural Helper) — Trilok becomes Shaina's principal spiritual ally against Aditya.

  Trilok offers to help Shaina fight the spirit and later recites the Gajendra Moksh Stotra to free her.

• Rehaan Khanna → Aditya Shrivastava (Conflict Murderer) — Rehaan's murder of Aditya directly causes the supernatural conflict.

  Rehaan confesses that he struck Aditya on the head during their confrontation, killing him.

Story Analysis

A concealed murder awakens a vengeful spirit, forcing a married couple to confront guilt, possession, and the truth.

Plot Progression

1. Return Beneath Suspicion — Rehaan and Shaina return to Romania, where Rehaan accepts a financial opportunity despite hiding a serious secret. Paranormal activity begins almost immediately after they settle into their house.
2. The Haunting Escalates — Shaina seeks outside help after a frightening call and is found in a rural telephone booth. A local priest attempts an exorcism, but the spirit defeats him by exploiting his past.
3. A Stranger Knows Too Much — Trilok encounters the crisis and offers spiritual assistance. His unusual knowledge and the continuing events lead Shaina to suspect that Rehaan's secret is connected to the haunting.
4. Murder Behind The Ghost — The hidden history is exposed: Aditya was Shaina's former boyfriend, blackmailed Rehaan, and was killed by him during a confrontation. Aditya's dying vow explains the ghost's revenge.
5. The Unbroken Recitation — Aditya possesses Shaina completely, forcing Trilok and Rehaan into a final spiritual struggle. Rehaan saves Shaina, and the couple reaches a more intimate understanding beside the lake.