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Abdul Hakim Husain

A scavenger boy in Mumbai, this character is portrayed as generally diligent and hard-working.

Karam Husain

A father in Mumbai, this character, owing to health problems, has given up his former occupation.

Mirchi Husain

A schoolboy in Mumbai, this character contrasts with his brother as being generally idle.

Zehrunisa Husain

A mother of nine in Mumbai, this character struggles to keep her family together and working towards advancement.

Deepak “Kalu” Rai

A scavenger boy in Mumbai, this character also often acts as a thief.

Sita “Fatima” “One Leg” Shaikh

A disabled person in Mumbai, this character occasions trouble in her neighborhood.

Sunil Sharma

A scavenger boy in Mumbai, this character notably suffers the effects of malnutrition.

Asha Waghekar

An aspiring slumlord in Mumbai, this character struggles towards social advancement.

Manju Waghekar

A student in Mumbai, this character aspires towards being the first female college graduate from...

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