Character Sketch of Bharati
Bharati appears as the mother of Chandan and Tara in Mahesh Dattani’s play Tara . She belongs to a wealthy and influential family. She shows care and concern for her children. She lives in a household shaped by tradition and gender bias. She faces inner conflict because of her past decisions. Bharati loves her daughter deeply. She tries to comfort Tara during moments of pain. She spends time with her. She offers her gifts. She talks to her with warmth. She expresses sorrow when Tara feels neglected. She blames herself for Tara’s suffering. She tries to win Tara’s affection through kindness. Bharati remains aware of her role in the medical decision taken at Tara’s birth. She supports the separation surgery. She agrees to give the third leg to Chandan. She believes she acts for Tara’s well-being. She trusts her father’s advice. She follows his wishes to protect family honor. She regrets the outcome of her choice. Bharati does not confess the truth directly to Tara. She hides her guilt...