Ruby Mehta

Fourth daughter and fourth child of Raja and Nita. The family are desperate for a son to avoid paying another dowry. She is born with complications and later diagnosed with a congenital heart defect (a stenosed pulmonary valve) when Ruby notices that she is pale and not feeding well. The condition is potentially fatal if left alone. Needing urgent treatment, Nita wants her baby to live but must defer to her husband's wishes.

During the decision 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.

The baby seems to like being cuddled, comforted when Ruby picks her up. She thinks that "All babies are beautiful, even the ugly ones", "Not all are born equal", replies Nita. This is a hard lesson for Ruby about gender issues in society. Lydia is impressed with Ruby's actions, using the "wisdom of Soloman" to solve the problem. For all her help, the parents name the child 'Ruby' after their doctor.

Appearance: Episode 1.01