Older son of Sarla and Mohan, brother of Bhavin He studies in the last year of MBBS, is a bright student and all the hopes for the bright future of his family rest on him. As a result, he is serious for his age, passionate about his studies, is a practical and sober young man. His family members feel that he is intelligent and one day he will bring lots of happiness to the family. He detests financial hardships, but his family does not allow him to work part-time as it could affect his studies. He still helps all the younger kids in family in their studies He some times avoids or ignores family matters. He is not close to his father and he strongly feels that his father Mohanbhai, cares more for his cousins’ needs than his. He is close to his uncle Rajesh. He also shares a great rapport with his cousin Tina. Together, the trio can sometimes plan pranks or think of bending the rules set by Mohanbhai. Amit’s dream is to become a very successful surgeon and one day to take his mother in an aeroplane.
Wife of Dhiraj, mother of Tina and Montu After her husband lost out on several jobs due to his slow behaviour, she has started small ‘grih-udyog’ of manufacturing farsaan with her father’s help. She is domineering by nature, has a loud (almost manly)voice and is therefore misunderstood as being a rude woman. She feels that she is smarter than her husband, yet loves him very much, almost mothers him. She is slightly jealous of Rajni for her beauty and background, always has small tiffs with her or can pass taunting comments on her. But at the same time, she is forgetful and hence dependant on Rajni who has a sharp memory and can remember all of Kokila’s business deals. She respects Sarla and does her bidding, also tries to be in good books of Mohanbhai. Believes that one must fight to get anything, nothing comes easily. She loves Tina for her spunk, while Tina often feels embarrassed of her loud-toned mother. At times, Kokila can be harsh with Montu, because she does not want him to become like Dhiraj. Her Takiya kalaam is - Mujhe jeevan main kya sukh mila? Her dream is to have her own Farsaan shop some day.
Youngest brother of Mehta family, husband of Rajni, father of Neel. Had a love marriage with Rajni, and her family has still not accepted him whole heartedly. Is a pleasant looking, jovial and ambitious man. Did his graduation from a good college, works as a salesman marketing water-purifiers from door-to-door. He has a habit of calling up Rajni every hour or-so in a day. He feels that he has seen more of the world than others. He is impressed with the life style of the rich and famous and always talks about them – describes, to other family members, the homes of rich people. He also dreams of living in one such home some day. He is diplomatic and is practical when it comes to the well being of his family. Some times he become self centered. Happily married, he has a boy of 6 years, they want another child but are not planning one due to space & money problem. He believes that all happiness in this world can be had by money Fond of food and always drops something on his clothes while eating. He loves his wife very much, has a complex that he is not able to give happiness to her due to financial constraints. He is close to Amit and Tina. He respects his brother but is closer Sarla bhabhi It is his ambition to have a spacious house, where his entire family lives happily
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