Raja Mehta

Raja runs a taxi firm, working all hours to provide for his family with no benefits or other help. His existing (unnamed) three daughters will cost thousands of rupees already in dowry payments upon marriage, more than the family can pay. He is desperate for a son. The family come into the hospital because his wife, Nita, is in labour with their fourth child, who they believe to be a boy. There are complications during the birth and when Ruby seems uncertain, Raja asks for a proper doctor. She has to assure the couple of her capabilities and is able to save the baby. On discovering it to be another girl, he walks away to confront Lydia, who performed the initial scan. Lydia explains that she refused to confirm the sex, but Raja thought he saw an appendage. Lydia did not correct him, knowing they would terminate a girl - illegal in India. The child is soon diagnosed with a congenital heart defect, he must decide if she is worth saving. Ruby is horrified by this situation. Lydia tells Ruby to wait for the right opportunity to do battle. During the planning meeting, Ruby brings the baby in for Raja to hold, taking Lydia's advice. He finally bonds with the infant, kissing his new daughter on the forehead and agrees to the surgery in Kochi, although the cost is likely to ruin them financially. For all her help, the parents name the baby Ruby after their doctor.

Appearance: Episode 1.01

Actor: Arun Welandawe-Prematilleke