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Chapter 3 - Meet the Characters of Trash-Picked: Everyone’s Darling

Kalyani Sharma (Rani) – The Girl They Threw Away

Once found in the trash as a baby, Kalyani was raised in the slums by a woman with nothing but heart. Quiet but unbreakable, kind but sharp, she is a girl of quiet storms. When the Mehra family claims her as their "lost daughter," the world watches her rise—only to mock her fall. But she isn't here to beg. She's here to build.

"I don't need your name. I'll make one of my own."

Rajvir Mehra – The Billionaire Father

Powerful, respected, and media-beloved. He believes Kalyani is his missing daughter… until the second test says otherwise. Does he love her? Or was she just a symbol of his own guilt?

"You gave us hope, Kalyani. Maybe that's what makes this hurt more."

Aryan Mehra – The Eldest Brother (The Ice Prince)

CEO-in-training. Cold, ruthless, and perfect in public. He never trusted her from day one and treats her like a threat to the Mehra legacy. But some silences… hide a storm.

"You're not one of us. Stop pretending you are."

Kabir Mehra – The Middle Brother (The Snake in a Suit)

Charming on the surface, venomous beneath. He mocks her every chance he gets, calling her "charity trash" and fueling media rumors. But when the public turns on him, will the one he humiliated be the only one left to defend him?

"Your presence here is an insult to our blood."

Vihaan Mehra – The Youngest Brother (The Quiet One)

Introverted and artistic. Vihaan never fully joins in on the bullying, but he never stops it either. He's the only one who ever looked her in the eye — and the only one who may carry real regret.

"I never hated you, Rani… I just didn't know how to protect you."

Amma (Savita) – The Slum Woman Who Raised Her

Old, sick, and fiercely protective. She found Kalyani in the trash and gave her love, warmth, and dignity. Even after her death, her words become Kalyani's armor.

"You are not their trash. You are my treasure."

Rohit Sen – The Boy With the Camera

A struggling journalist with sharp eyes and a sharper heart. The first person to see Kalyani in her worst moment—and capture it on video. Accidentally makes her go viral. Slowly becomes one of her biggest believers.

"The world doesn't deserve you. But maybe it needs you."

Nisha – The Ex-Bully Turned Best Friend

Former classmate from her slum school who once picked on her out of jealousy. Reunites with Kalyani by chance—and becomes the fiercest lioness in her pride.

"You made me believe I was small. Now I'd punch anyone who tries that with you."

Others You'll Meet Later...

A mysterious woman who knows the truth behind the DNA test

A boy from her past who never stopped searching

The slum kids who become her army

A rival socialite who tries to steal her light

And a nation… that slowly begins to root for her

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