Badki and Chutki live a fun-filled life in Banaras, playing pranks, sneaking off to see a forbidden mujra, and soaking up all the excitement that goes on the ghats of the Ganga. Badki is aware that the family is in dire straits, but she and her mother protect Chutki at all costs. When things get worse, Badki decides to go to Mumbai and seek a living for the family.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Rani MukerjiBadki | Badki |
 Konkona Sen SharmaShubhavari "Chutki" Sahay | Shubhavari "Chutki" Sahay |
 Jaya BachchanShabitri Sahay | Shabitri Sahay |
 Abhishek BachchanRohan Varma | Rohan Varma |
 Anupam KherShivshankar Sahay | Shivshankar Sahay |
 Kunal KapoorVivaan Varma | Vivaan Varma |
 Kamini KaushalRohan and Vivaan's grandmother | Rohan and Vivaan's grandmother |
 Hema MaliniDulari Bai | Dulari Bai |
 Ninad KamatKaran | Karan |
 Harsh ChhayaK. Gupta | K. Gupta |
 Murali SharmaSunil | Sunil |
 Tinnu AnandRajshankar 'Rajjo' Sahay | Rajshankar 'Rajjo' Sahay |
 Sushant SinghRatan Sahay | Ratan Sahay |
 Suchitra PillaiMichelle | Michelle |
 Kalki KoechlinAnnouncer | Announcer |
 Shriya SharmaJhini | Jhini |
| TTarana RajaSophia | Sophia |