Asad Ahmed Khan

Asad resembles his father in appearance: he has a good build, clear skin, is tall, has strong eyebrows, almond-shaped eyes, and a sharp nose. Like Rashid, but unlike Ayaan, he has a well-defined, square jaw. As a child, Asad was chubby. He works out regularly, has abs (which is partly what attracted Zoya, as his physique was the main reason she was attracted to him), and a well-developed, muscular body. Asad is usually clean-shaven, but sometimes appears with stubble or a short beard. For work, he typically wears Western three-piece suits, long-sleeved shirts, and tailored trousers or jeans, sometimes paired with casual blazers, and for loungewear, he wears white kurta-pyjamas. On special occasions, he wears traditional Indian clothing.

He was the first child of Rashid Ahmed Khan and his first wife, Dilshad, and is Najma's older brother. From his father's second marriage, he is also the half-brother of Ayaan, Nikhat, and Nuzhat. Asad hated his father ever since he married Shirin and abandoned Dilshad. Seeing his mother struggle to survive, Asad vowed to achieve success and wealth.

As an adult, Asad becomes an experienced architect and businessman, the sole owner of his company, Dilshad Constructions. When Zoya Farooqi comes to visit him, he is irritated by her American clothes and carefree attitude. Over time, he begins to realize that she has a kind heart and brings harmony to his life. Soon, his feelings develop into a passionate attachment and a desire to protect her. When we meet Asad's childhood friend, Tanveer, it becomes clear that she wants to seize his wealth through marriage. She plots to drive a wedge between Asad and Zoya, but all her attempts are futile. Asad repeatedly saves Zoya, unaware that his friend is behind it all. Finally, on Asad and Zoya's wedding day, Tanveer creates circumstances that make it look as if Asad slept with her.