Main Cast
- Vidya Balan as Lalita. A woman of dignity with unflinching love for Shekhar. A lovely singer, who's resigned to the circumstances, upholding her respect when she faces insult.
- Saif Ali Khan as Shekhar Rai. Shows a balance of love for Lalita and jealousy towards Girish. Egoistic, yet towards to end has utter hatred of himself for transforming into such a cold and bitter person.
- Sanjay Dutt as Girish. Simple and straightforward character who plays Lalita's moral support with warmth and compassion.
- Raima Sen as Koel. Lalita's playful, mischievous and cheerful cousin who's lively, peppy and lives every moment.
- Diya Mirza as Gayatri. Short but a devious character who longs for Shekhar with her charm and beauty.
- Sabyasachi Chakrabarty as Navin Ray. Cold at heart, a shrewd and a conniving businessman who even places human values and relationships below his greed for money.
- Tina Dutta as Teenage Lalita
- Supriya Shukla as Sunita
- Ninad Kamat as Ajit
- Rekha in a special appearance in song "Kaisi Paheli Zindagani"
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