Hullabaloo in the Guava Orchard Characters

Sampath is the novel’s protagonist and the son of Kulfi and Mr. Chawla. Sampath, whose name means “good fortune,” was born at the same moment that a terrible drought ended in a monsoon and… read analysis of Sampath

Kulfi is Sampath’s and Pinky’s mother and the wife of Mr. Chawla. Her family line is known for their tendency towards unusual behavior, and Kulfi herself is no exception. When it became clear that… read analysis of Kulfi

Mr. Chawla is Sampath’s and Pinky’s father, and Kulfi’s husband. Ammaji is his mother. He’s a stern, orderly, and practical man who seems to take everything very seriously. These qualities make him a stark contrast… read analysis of Mr. Chawla

Pinky is Sampath’s teenage sister, and the daughter of Mr. Chawla and Kulfi. She’s a willful, headstrong, dramatic, and romantic young woman who’s determined to make something of her life despite her circumstances. She… read analysis of Pinky

The Hungry Hop boy is a young man who works at the Hungry Hop Ice Cream van in the town of Shahkot. After knowing this boy for years, Pinky suddenly falls in love with him… read analysis of Hungry Hop Boy

The spy is a strange man who frequently visits Sampath’s orchard. He’s secretly a member of the Atheist Society who’s determined to expose Sampath as a fraud. He listens to Sampath’s seemingly wise sayings and… read analysis of The Spy

The District Collector (or DC) is a newly-appointed public official who arrives in the town of Shahkot late in the novel. Immediately after stepping off the train, he walks right into a crisis involving monkeys… read analysis of District Collector

The Chief Medical Officer (or CMO) oversees public health and safety in the town of Shahkot. Ironically, he’s constantly anxious and preoccupied with his own ailing health. When unruly monkeys menace the town to steal… read analysis of Chief Medical Officer

The Brigadier is the man in charge of the military presence in the town of Shahkot. Quick-tempered and disgruntled, he often wonders why anyone should bother with the military or discipline in such a silly… read analysis of Brigadier

Verma is the head of the biology department at the university in the town of Shahkot. He’s considered a scientific authority in town, despite the fact that his wild theories rarely have merit. His wife… read analysis of Verma

Mr. Gupta is one of Sampath’s coworkers at the local post office. He enjoys flirting with Miss Jyotsna, and he prefers to be the center of attention. Later in the novel, he becomes the… read analysis of Mr. Gupta

Dr. Banerjee is a cheerful doctor living in the town of Shahkot. He enjoys giving advice and he tends to the wounds of several characters, including the spy and the Hungry Hop boy. He… read analysis of Dr. Banerjee