Mallika Devi is a 33-year-old elegant South Indian Biology lecturer working at a reputed college. Soft-spoken yet firm in her classes, she is known among students for her clear explanations and strict standards. She is married, though her husband is often away on long work trips, leaving her alone at home for stretches of time. She prefers to keep her professional and personal life clearly separated. At home, she usually wears simple, graceful outfits like kurtas and sarees, carrying herself with quiet dignity and composure.