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Anushka is the wife of Saksham Ranawat. She is the older daughter-in-law of the Ranawat family. She doesn't at all like Aastha after she comes into the house. She is always trying to do something so that Aastha is the one to get in trouble, but nothing ever happens and Anushka is always the one almost blamed. Anushka has always tried to do something so that Aastha is kicked out of Ranawat house.
Pratham is also an older son of the family. He wasn't happy with his marriage with Aditi because he had been in love with someone else. He says that he had been forced into the marriage. The whole family then tries to do something since the one that he loved was only with him for money. The family got together and changed Aditi, and then brought out girls reality and got Pratham-Aditi together.
Aditi is the wife of Pratham. She wasn't happy in her marriage since Pratham was never interested in her. At a point, she tried to commit suicide, but was saved by Aastha. Then the family got together and got her and Pratham together.
Vanraj Rananwat is the chairman of the Ranawat group of companies. Born in a middle class family he worked his way to accumulate wealth and give himself and his family a stature in the society. A man of power and prestige, he is very kind and gentle to people he is fond of. He commands respect and is able to get along with the young and old alike. Vanraj is extremely fond of his bahu Aastha.
Sulochana controls the Vanraj household and has a say in every decision taken in the house. Absolutely opposite her husband, Sulochana believes in hierarchy and class distinction. In fact she regrets that her daughter Deepa is married to Mahen, whose family is not richer than theirs. It was Vanraj who stood by his daughter and hence she is now trying to make sure that Deepa lives a comfortable life. She loves to gossip especially against her daughter-in-law Aastha, which leads to uncomfortable situations in the house.
Shilpa is the young daughter of the Joshi family. She had dreams to become an actress and leave the house. Her parents hadn't approved the idea and she had gone to become an actress against the family's wishes. Shubh and Aastha were the ones to save her from ruining her life. Afterwards, she was raped by Mahen.
Purnendu Joshi (58) is a middle class conservative man who came up the hard way. He spent a major part of his life bringing up his four children while working as a Personal Assistant in a private company. Most of his earnings have been spent on educating his children none of whom have found a firm footing in life yet. Purnendu has big expectations from his children, especially from Vinay, his only son and to some extent from his daughter Aastha. Purnendu tries to overcome his difficulties without complaining what keeps him going is his great sense of humor.
Maya is a 40 yr old woman who has been working in the hotel business of the Vanraj group of companies for a long time. She willingly decided not to marry because she was the only child of her parents and could not leave them alone. Maya prides herself on being up to date with everything that is happening around her. She is on a first name basis with everyone in the Ranawat family and insists that she too should be addressed by her first name.She plays mentor, guide and best friend to Aastha. Later, after Shubh gets married and Aastha is given the pride of place, as a part owner of the company, Maya starts having ego hassles with Aastha. This leads to a lot of conflict between the two women-- Maya and Aastha.
Owner of the five star hotel, boss of Aastha, Shubh Ranawat falls madly in love with her and marrys Aastha
Deepa, the youngest of the Ranawat family. She was married to Mahen Mehra. Both were very much in love. Though, now single and alone after the arrest of her husband in the accusation of rape of Shilpa, Aastha's sister.
Rukmini(55) is a typical middle class housewife whose life revolves around her children and her husband. She is dissatisfied with what life has to offer and never fails to point out to Purnendu that he's been a failure all thro' his life unlike his colleagues, who were smart enough to accumulate wealth and improve their financial condition. She loves her children and pines all hopes on her only son Vinay. She is a staunch believer of Ma Durga.
Vinay is the son of the Joshi family. He is the middle sibling of the siblings. His dream was to go to America and live his life there. Supposedly, he was suppose to be the support of the family, but he had other ideas. He didn't go to America though.
Payal was the love of Swayam. She had left him in the past and had a son from him also. She comes back into Swayam's life afte kidnapping Aastha and coming in place of her. Shubh afterwards finds out that this isn't Aastha and that its actually Payal. In the end, Swayam also finds out, and Payal kills him.
She is the main lead of the show who is tackled between In-laws and own house. She is the love of Shubh Ranawat, after getting married to him, her problems start where she has to choose to whether give her own parent's support or to be with In-laws. Aastha is a very caring person.
She is youngest daughter of Prunendu and Rukmani Joshi. Chhaya is physically challenged and in a wheel-chair, since she was 5-6 years old.
Saksham is the husband of Anushka Ranawat. The son of Ranawat family.