Raees Alam (played by Shah Rukh Khan) is a protagonist in Raees.
A resourceful young man from Fatehpur who rises from an illegal liquor smuggler to a powerful business owner and politician. He builds a criminal empire with backing from crime boss Musabhai and political figures, evades police crackdowns, marries Aasiya, and expands into real estate. After being betrayed by political allies and discovering he was used for a smuggling plot involving explosives, he kills Musabhai, surrenders to his rival Majmudar, and accepts his fate while reflecting on his mother's teachings. Aasiya (played by Mahira Khan) is a protagonist in Raees.
Raees's neighbor who eventually marries him. The couple builds a family together and have a son. She serves as his personal anchor amidst his escalating criminal and political ambitions. Raees' Mother (played by Sheeba Chaddha) appears in Raees.
A guiding figure in Raees's youth who instills in him the belief that no occupation is inherently low. Her teachings and moral influence remain with Raees, who recalls her words as he faces his final moments. Musabhai (played by Narendra Jha) appears in Raees.
A powerful crime boss who initially supports Raees in breaking away from Jairaj to establish his own liquor business. Later, Raees discovers that Musabhai manipulated him into a gold smuggling operation that secretly involved explosives linked to nationwide bombings. Upon realizing the betrayal, Raees confronts and kills Musabhai.
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Characters
Raees Alam
(played by Shah Rukh Khan) — protagonist
A resourceful young man from Fatehpur who rises from an illegal liquor smuggler to a powerful business owner and politician. He builds a criminal empire with backing from crime boss Musabhai and polit...
Aasiya
(played by Mahira Khan) — protagonist
Raees's neighbor who eventually marries him. The couple builds a family together and have a son. She serves as his personal anchor amidst his escalating criminal and political ambitions.
Raees' Mother
(played by Sheeba Chaddha) — supporting
A guiding figure in Raees's youth who instills in him the belief that no occupation is inherently low. Her teachings and moral influence remain with Raees, who recalls her words as he faces his final...
Musabhai
(played by Narendra Jha) — supporting
A powerful crime boss who initially supports Raees in breaking away from Jairaj to establish his own liquor business. Later, Raees discovers that Musabhai manipulated him into a gold smuggling operati...
