बजरंगी भाईजान
Bajrangi Bhaijaan - Characters & Cast
Character Analysis
Pavan Kumar Chaturvedi (Bajrangi)
Salman Khan
Motivation
Driven by his deep devotion to Lord Hanuman and his promise to return the "voiceless" child to her mother.
Character Arc
Starts as a rigid, somewhat narrow-minded man governed by strict social and religious rules. Through his journey, he evolves into a symbol of universal peace, learning that his duty to humanity is higher than his duty to social norms.
Shahida (Munni)
Harshaali Malhotra
Motivation
The primal desire to find her mother and return to her home in the mountains.
Character Arc
Though she remains mute for most of the film, her character arc is externalized through the change she inspires in Pavan and the public. Her journey is one of physical and emotional return.
Chand Nawab
Nawazuddin Siddiqui
Motivation
Initially fame and survival, but later shifted by Pavan's sincerity to pursue the truth for the sake of humanity.
Character Arc
Initially a cynical, struggling journalist looking for a sensational "scoop," he becomes a dedicated activist who uses his skills to protect Pavan and spread a message of hope.
Rasika Pandey
Kareena Kapoor Khan
Motivation
Love for Pavan and an innate sense of justice.
Character Arc
Serves as Pavan's emotional support and moral conscience in India. She encourages his mission, representing the progressive and compassionate side of the Indian populace.