CHARACTERS :

Shikha Rathore –
Protagonist. Youngest daughter of a powerful Rathore family. Spirited, rebellious, sensitive. Caught between tradition and her inner calling.

RATHORE FAMILY -

1. Thakur Devendra Singh Rathore (Father)
   Proud patriarch, deeply rooted in Rajput tradition. Believes in honor, status, and reputation.

2. Thakurain Pramila Devi (Mother)
   Protective, graceful, and spiritually intuitive. She senses Shikha’s inner restlessness and supports her subtly.

3. Vasundhara Rathore (Eldest Sister)
   Married into a royal family in Jaipur. Poised, diplomatic, and traditional. She’s the “ideal daughter” who sometimes struggles to understand Shikha’s rebellion but still loves her fiercely.

4. Charulata “Charu” Rathore (Middle Sister)
   Engaged, calm, and artistic. Loves classical dance. Soft-spoken but observant. She admires Shikha’s courage even if she wouldn't make the same choices.

5. Meera Rathore (Cousin Sister)
   Close in age to Shikha, more modern and playful. Confidante who adds warmth and humor.

Vikram Suryavanshi –
Protagonist. Calm, intense, emotionally guarded. Heir to the Suryavanshi legacy. Struggles between family expectations and his own path. Fiercely loyal, with a hidden poetic side that only Shikha unlocks.

SURYAVANSHI'S

1. Veer Suryavanshi (Father)

Vikram’s stern and principled father. A powerful political figure who values legacy and discipline. Emotionally distant but not unloving. Initially cold toward Shikha, but gradually learns to trust her. Reconciles with Vikram after Mahendra’s betrayal is exposed.

2. Mahendra Suryavanshi (Uncle)

Veer’s younger brother. Calm, eloquent, and politically ambitious. A master manipulator who hides his true motives under a mask of loyalty. The real architect behind the family’s internal betrayal and public scandal. His thirst for power eventually leads to his disgrace and arrest.

3. Raghav Suryavanshi (Cousin)

Charming on the outside, but deeply insecure. Jealous of Vikram’s position and Shikha’s affection. Easily manipulated by his father Mahendra. Tries to sabotage Shikha and Vikram’s relationship, ultimately leading to his own downfall.

Vikram about Shikha:

"She saw me before the world did—before I even saw myself."

"Shikha isn’t just my wife. She’s my anchor in a world that constantly shifts beneath my feet."

Even in silence, her presence speaks to me louder than a crowd ever could.

Shikha about Vikram:

"Vikram wears pain like armor, but I’ve learned to see the man beneath it—the man worth every risk."

"He’s flawed, fierce, and far from gentle—but when he loves, he does it with his entire soul."

"Vikram didn't just marry me—he gave me a home where my voice mattered."

"Hi cuties! ✨
Welcome to the world of A flame in the Shadows– a tale of love, betrayal, secrets, and royal legacies set in the heart of 1960s–70s Udaipur. 💌👑
Let’s dive into the character sketch of this emotional rollercoaster!
I promise, by the end… you’ll fall in love with Shikha and Vikram just like I did. 💕
Ready? Let’s go!"