Character Relationship Map: Heroes

Characters

• Balkar Singh/Jassvinder Singh (played by Salman Khan) — protagonist

  This entry covers Havildar Balkar Singh and his son Jasvinder Singh, known as Jassi. Balkar, an Indian Army soldier, was killed in action in Kargil; his courage and sacrifice inspire pride in his fami...

• Kuljeet Kaur (played by Preity Zinta) — protagonist

  Kuljeet is the widow of Havildar Balkar Singh and the mother of Jassi. When Sameer and Ali deliver her late husband's letter, they find a woman who faces her loss with courage and an undefeated spirit...

• Vikram Shergill (played by Sunny Deol) — supporting

  Vikram is a former Indian Air Force officer who now uses a wheelchair, and the brother of Captain Dhananjay Shergill, killed in the Kargil war. He tells Sameer and Ali about his brother's bravery and...

• Saloni (played by Hrishitaa Bhatt) — minor

  Saloni is Vikram Shergill's girlfriend. When an unruly young man touches her inappropriately, Vikram confronts and defeats the group despite his disability. The incident gives Sameer and Ali a direct...

• Sahil Naqvi (played by Dino Morea) — minor

  Sahil is Lieutenant Sahil Naqvi of the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry and the son of Dr. and Mrs. Naqvi. Although he is no longer alive, a recording he made after saving another soldier's life revea...

Canonical Relationships

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

• Sahil Naqvi → Balkar Singh/Jassvinder Singh (Professional Fellow Soldier) — Their stories form parallel examples of military courage and remembrance.

  The narrative presents Sahil's military sacrifice alongside Balkar Singh's sacrifice during the students' delivery journey.

• Vikram Shergill → Sahil Naqvi (Professional Military Peer) — Both are connected by military service and the film's examination of sacrifice.

  Vikram is presented as a former Indian Air Force officer, while Sahil is identified as a lieutenant in the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry.

• Vikram Shergill → Saloni (Romantic Partner) — Their relationship motivates Vikram's direct defense of Saloni.

  Saloni is described as Vikram's girlfriend, and Vikram confronts the young men after one of them touches her inappropriately.

• Balkar Singh/Jassvinder Singh → Kuljeet Kaur (Family Husband) — Their marriage is defined through Kuljeet's enduring respect for Balkar's military service.

  Kuljeet Kaur is identified as the widow of Havildar Balkar Singh and displays pride in his sacrifice.

Story Analysis

A skeptical filmmaking journey transforms into a meditation on sacrifice, resilience, remembrance, and patriotism beyond military service.

Plot Progression

1. A Cynical Assignment — Two film academy students plan a documentary against joining the armed forces. Their motorcycle journey begins with three letters from slain soldiers.
2. The Village of Honor — In Atari, the students meet Kuljeet Kaur and learn that Balkar Singh is remembered with pride. The family's courage challenges their assumptions about military sacrifice.
3. Strength After Loss — In Himachal Pradesh, Vikram Shergill reveals his pride and resilience. His defense of Saloni forces the students to recognize strength beyond physical ability.
4. The Final Letter — After their motorcycle runs out of petrol, the students travel with a military convoy and encounter coffins and a poem. The final letter leads to a painful accusation and a recorded revelation about S...
5. A New Definition Of Patriotism — The students help restore the Naqvi couple's routine, complete their film, and change their future plans. Years later, Jassvinder Singh appears in uniform, completing the cycle of inspiration.