Characters in Mrichchhakatika

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The play Mrichchhakatika features a diverse cast of characters including the narrator, Sutradhar, and his wife Nati, the hero Charudatta who is a Brahman merchant in financial distress, the courtesan Vasantasena who loves Charudatta, the villain Sakara, and various other associates, officers, and rebels. The intricate relationships and interactions among these characters form the central plot of the play.


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  1. Characters in Mrichchhakatika Jatin Sharma

  2. Narrator Sutradhar: the narrator Nati: Wife of Sutradhar

  3. The Hero and his associates Charudatta: Hero of the play. A Brahman merchant who has lost his fortune and now a poor man. Dhuta: Wife of Charudatta Rohasena: Son of Charudatta Vidushaka (Maitreya): Friend and companinon of Charudatta Cheta (Vardhamanaka): Servant of Charudatta Radanika: Maid servant of Charudatta Samvahaka: A shampooer and gambler, became a Budhist monk. Churnavridha: Friend of Charudatta

  4. The Heroine and her associates Vasantasena: Heroine of the play, a courtesan who loves Charudatta Old Lady: Mother of Vasantasena Rebhila: Brother of Vasantasena Vita: Courtier of Vasantasena Madanika: Maid servant of Vasantasena Karnapuraka: Servant/Attendant of Vasantasena. Kumbhilaka: Servant/Attendant of Vasantasena. Maid: Servant/Attendant of Vasantasena. Basterds: Servant/Attendant of Vasantasena. Umbrella Bearer: Servant/Attendant of Vasantasena.

  5. The Villain and his associates Sakara: Villain of the Play, brother-in-law of the king. Vita: Friend of Sakara Cheta: Servant of Sakara Darduraka: Gambler Dhutkara: Gambler Sarvilaka: Gambler

  6. King and his officers and his rebel King Palaka: King of Ujjayini Viraka: Police Chandanaka: Police Judge: Sodhanaka: Beadle of Law-court Shreshthin: Assessor Kayastha: Assessor Ahinta: Chandal Guha: Chandal Aryaka: The Rebel, insurgent, dethroned the king and became the king of Ujjayini.

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