The Cold One’S Dulhan Introduction

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"The Cold One’s Dulhan"

When an ice-cold CEO is forced into an arranged marriage with a woman who doesn't care about his power… sparks don't just fly — they explode.

Character Intro

Aarav Malhotra Age: 28 Title: CEO of Malhotra Industries Personality: Cold, ruthless, unreadable. The kind of man who never raises his voice — and yet everyone listens. Has a painful past Weapon: Silence. Power. Contracts. Weakness: Buried deep. Might look like… her.

Anaya Sharma Age: 23 Background: Literature graduate, passionate about teaching and books Personality: Intelligent, graceful, bold. Doesn’t bend, doesn’t beg. Situation: Pushed into an arranged marriage with Aarav for her family’s financial stability. Strength: Values self-respect more than status Flaw: Her heart softens… even when her brain screams no.

Priya Sharma (Anaya’s Sister) Age: 26 Profession: Criminal lawyer Personality: Fierce, sarcastic, protective of Anaya Role: Secret backbone of Anaya. Doesn’t trust Aarav. Future Twist: Begins falling for....🤭— the one person she swore she’d never like. Goal: Keep Anaya safe. Even if it means breaking some rules.

Rohan Mehta (Aarav’s Best Friend) Age: 28 Role: COO of Malhotra Industries Personality: Charming, witty, peacemaker. Family’s favourite. Secret: Hides depth behind humor. Sees through everyone. Chemistry: Off-the-charts with Priya. Loves annoying her. Loyalty: 100% Aarav’s brother — but questions his coldness when Anaya enters the picture

Malhotra Family (Get ready for drama)

Raj Malhotra (Aarav’s Dad) Personality: Traditional, believes in family name & legacy. Wants Aarav married to keep up public image Doesn’t see Meera’s manipulations yet

Meera Malhotra (Stepmother) Personality: Sweet voice, venomous intentions Hates Anaya. Thinks she doesn’t belong in “their class” Wants Aarav to stay under her control forever.

Siya Malhotra (Grandmother) Personality: Loud, funny, nosy. But pure love. Her life goal = “Settle Aarav & see great-grandchildren.” Always on Anaya’s side. The one who sees truth others miss.

Reema (sameer's wife) Always comparing. Always interfering. Thinks Kabir deserved to be the CEO. Sows seeds of doubt against Anaya in Meera’s ears.

Sameer Malhotra (Aarav’s Tauji / Kabir’s Father) Name: Sameer Malhotra Age: Early 60s Relation: Elder brother of Raj Malhotra (Aarav’s father) Personality: Calm, mature, quietly wise Profession: Retired businessman; used to handle overseas branch of Malhotra Industries Reputation: Highly respected by Dadi and elders; people still go to him for advice Loves Aarav, Avni, and Vivaan like his own Has a soft corner for Anaya from the beginning — sees his late sister’s spark in her.

Avni Malhotra (Aarav’s Real Sister) Age: 19 Personality: Bubbly, bold, Gen Z queen Loves Anaya from day one. Calls her “Bhabhi Goals” Secretly ships Aarav & Anaya harder than anyone

Vivaan Malhotra (Aarav’s step Brother) Age: 27 Personality: Protective, fun-loving, grounded Believes in love and supports Anaya Often helps her decode Aarav’s weird moods

Kabir Malhotra (Cousin) Age: 29 Personality: Sweet in front, snake behind. Jealous of Aarav. Hates that Anaya makes Aarav feel things. Wants to rise in the family business — even if he has to pull others down.

Sharma Family

Mohan Sharma (Anaya & Priya’s Father) Age: Early 60s Profession: Retired government school principal Personality: Gentle, respectful, but bound by tradition and social pressure Struggles: Financial instability after retirement, health issues (mild heart condition) Strength: Deeply loves his daughters, but believes marriage = security Conflict: Wants to do right by Anaya, but gives in to "log kya kahenge"

Sunita Sharma (Anaya & Priya’s Mother) Age: Mid-50s Personality: Emotional, overprotective, practical in crisis Role: Peacemaker of the family Strength: Quiet strength in chaos — sees things no one says aloud Bond: Closer to Priya, but roots silently for Anaya’s happiness Secret: Senses that Anaya is being pushed too fast, but feels helpless

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