Mariam - The illegitimate daughter of wealthy businessman Jalil, born to his maid Nana. Mariam is forced into an abusive marriage with Rasheed at a young age and suffers multiple miscarriages.

Laila - A bright young woman who falls in love with Tariq, her childhood friend. After her parents are killed in the war, she is taken in by Rasheed and becomes his second wife, bearing him two children - a daughter Aziza and a son Zalmai.

Rasheed - Mariam's abusive husband who later takes Laila as his second wife. A violent and controlling man.

Tariq - Laila's childhood friend and lover who is forced to flee to Pakistan. He returns years later to find Laila.

Jalil - Mariam's wealthy father who refuses to take her into his home after her mother's death, leading him to arrange her marriage to Rasheed.

Nana - Mariam's bitter mother who was once Jalil's maid and became pregnant with his child, facing societal scorn as a result.

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