Character Sketch

Male Lead – Arnav Oberio (Age 32)

From Delhi. Eldest son of Rudra and Sheela Oberio.

1. Took over the family business at 25 after completing his B.Com through correspondence.

2. Was offered admission to Harvard after 12th but stayed back due to the sudden deaths of his father and uncle.

3. Traits: Responsible, emotionally mature, quiet but commanding presence.

4. Conflict: Balances business duties and guardianship of his late sister’s son.

5. Arc: His emotional layers and personal growth will unfold as he builds a new bond with Lakshmi.

Female Lead – Lakshmi Narayanan (Age 29)

From Tamil Nadu. Ph.D. in Commerce (Finance), teaches Accounts at Maple Leaf High School.

1. Traits: Confident, caring, principled and emotionally strong.

2. A teacher with high values and empathy, especially for children with emotional needs.

3. Arc: Becomes a catalyst in healing both Arnav and little Abinav. Her cultural adjustment and growing influence in the Oberio family will be explored in the story.

Abinav Oberio (Age 4)

1. Son of Anjali (late) and Ashok (late).

2. Orphaned at age 1 and now lovingly raised by Arnav.

3. Traits: Silent, deeply observant, selectively responsive.

4. Suffers trauma and doesn’t speak unless necessary.

5. School: Pre-KG at Maple Leaf High School.

6. Arc: His healing and emotional journey from a central emotional thread of the narrative.

Arjun Oberio (Age 27)

1. Arnav’s younger brother.

2. Profession: Chef by profession, artist by passion.

3. Traits: Easygoing, creative, humorous. Has a calming influence within the family.

4. Arc: His pursuit of passion versus family expectations will be explored further.

Aniketh Oberio (Age 23)

1. Son of Raghav and Gayathri (Arnav’s cousin).

2. Profession: Resident Doctor (PG studies).

3. Traits: Responsible, calm, caring.

4. Quietly supports his mother and carries the weight of being the only man in his sub-family.

5. Arc: Will face career vs. family conflicts and emotional revelations later.

Twins – Aarav & Aarush Oberio (Age 17)

1. Sons of Rajat and Anitha.

2. School: 12th Grade, Maple Leaf High School.

3. Traits:

   1. Aarav: Quiet, intellectual, reserved.

   2. Aarush: Outgoing, inquisitive, expressive.

4. Arc: Their individuality, identity, and relationship with their parents and half-siblings will evolve in the upcoming story.

Older Generation

Raghunath Oberio (Late)

1. Patriarch of the Oberio family, founded the family business.

2. Strict but visionary, deeply respected.

3. His values still echo in family decisions even after his death.

Kaveri Oberio (Age 70)

1. Matriarch. Wise and rooted in tradition but fair to all.

2. Doesn’t differentiate between her daughters-in-law.

3. Keeps the family emotionally together.

4. Her quiet strength becomes critical in resolving future conflicts.

First Generation Sons & Their Families

Raghav Oberio (Late) – Eldest Son

1. Managed the family business with discipline.

2. Married Revathi first (late), then her sister Gayathri after Revathi’s death.

3. Died in a car accident with younger brother Rudra.

4. Traits: Duty-bound, deeply emotional beneath his tough exterior.

5. Arc: His sacrifices and silent emotional journey influence the next generation.

Revathi Oberio (Late)

1. Soft-hearted, graceful, passed away post childbirth.

2. Biological mother of Anjali.

Gayathri Oberio

1. Younger sister of Revathi. Married Raghav after Revathi’s passing.

2. Raised Anjali as her own daughter. Mother of Aniketh.

3. Skilled in handwork, contributes modestly to family expenses.

4. A gentle and noble woman; her quiet strength will be revealed more in upcoming chapters.

Rudra Oberio (Late) – Second Son

1. Arnav and Arjun’s father.

2. Loved both his brothers, respected his elder brother’s leadership.

3. Died in the same accident as Raghav.

4. Traits: Supportive, practical, emotionally warm.

Sheela Oberio

1. College-educated, from a wealthy business family.

2. Took over the business after her husband’s death but failed due to impulsive and status-driven decisions.

3. Arrogant and class-conscious; often undermines others in the family.

4. Traits: Sharp-tongued, status-obsessed, insecure beneath her confidence.

5. Mother of Arnav and Arjun.

6. Arc: Her ego-driven actions will create family friction.

Rajat Oberio – Youngest Son

1. Most loved of the three brothers.

2. Married Anitha due to family pressure, respected her though the marriage lacked love.

3. Had twins through IVF. Later reunited with his love Divya, now has three children with her.

4. Traits: Kind, diplomatic, emotionally divided.

5. Arc: His internal guilt and family balance will be deeply explored.

Anitha Oberio

1. Raised in a traditional orthodox home.

2. Submissive, soft-spoken, lived with dignity despite lack of love.

3. Mother of twins Aarav and Aarush.

4. Her quiet strength and sacrifices will find a voice as the story progresses.

Divya Oberio

1. Bank employee, Rajat’s true love.

2. Mature and emotionally strong.

3. Reunited with Rajat after years of separation.

4. Mother of three:

   1. Nithya – Eldest daughter, smart and cunning. (Will Explore her Character in the Upcoming Story)

   2. Neha – Cheerful and lively.

   3. Nithin – Youngest; selective mute and a slow learner.
      (His unique challenges and emotional depth will be explored in the coming story.)