And Friends — Swami

: The son of the Police Superintendent, he is wealthy, speaks English fluently, and initially rivals Swami before becoming his best friend.

: Known as the "Mighty Good-for-Nothing," he is the strongest boy in the class and Swami's closest friend initially. Swami and Friends

: Swaminathan (Swami), a ten-year-old boy who is curious, mischievous, and often caught between childhood desires and adult expectations. : The son of the Police Superintendent, he