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Aren’t you going to say anything? What is this drama?

As if I don’t have enough in my own life.

Manisha, please calm down.

Let’s talk this out first.

Then you can do whatever you want. Please.

Hello, Sehar.

How are you?

I’m fine.

I was just calling to ask if you spoke to Rohit.

Yes, I'm talking to him right now.

Manisha.

So, what did he say?

He hasn’t said anything yet…

but I’m confident he’ll make the right decision.

Thank you, Manisha.

I'll call you later.

I haven't told Sehar anything for now.

But for how long?

How long can all this go on?

You're getting a real kick out of this, aren't you?

Let's be honest, you don't ever want this to be over.

I do want this to be over, Kamran.

Just tell your friend to tell the truth in court,

and everything will resolve itself.

-Manisha, you... -Guys, come on!

What's the point of this bickering

when you both know you're not going to back down?

Why complicate things further?

Then why don't you solve it?

Go to court, give your testimony, and end this mess.

Right.

The case will be closed one way or another.

Whether Rohit testifies for you or against you.

He's my best friend.

He would never betray me.

I have absolute faith in him.

For now, I'm leaving.

And I'm leaving with the confidence

that whatever decision you make,

it will be the right one.

If you understand what I'm trying to say,

talk to Sehar.

I'll give her whatever she wants.

What else does he want?

What's he scheming now?

Honestly, I have no idea what he wants or what he's planning.

I'm so sick of this.

Pay attention to what I'm telling you.

There's no substitute for experience.

Look at the state of you here.

What do you expect to accomplish in court?

You too, ma'am.

Oh, it's Kamran's call.

Yes, Mr. Kamran?

What's the update?

Mr. Bukhari...

with Rohit, it's fifty-fifty.

Or rather, it's more like thirty-seventy.

So,

is the thirty in your favor, or the seventy?

The thirty.

Possibly even less.

Mr. Kamran, can't you get through to your friend?

He is your best mate after all.

I've tried my best to explain it to him, but...

I don't think so.

I'm on one side, and his wife is on the other.

I honestly can't say what he'll do.

That's going to make things incredibly difficult, Mr. Kamran.

Mr. Bukhari, please...

You have to find a way out of this.

Yes.

I'll come up with a new strategy.

Okay.

Okay, thank you.

A headless chicken...

Idiot.

What are you looking at me for?

Inspector, please don't give me any bad news.

I've hit my limit for the day.

Then you'd better raise your limit.

Because I don't just have bad news.

I have terrible news.

Why?

What happened?

The SP called me in.

He's convinced that I took money from you

to falsify the investigation report.

So what does that mean?

It means that the SP is now getting personally involved.

He'll meet with Sehar

and oversee the entire investigation himself.

So, tell me, what's our next move?

From this point on, we can't afford a single mistake.

There is zero room for error.

Yes, sir?

Muneeb, what's the status on that task?

Sir, I really must ask you to reconsider.

If this is your final decision, then I'll get things started tomorrow.

Not tomorrow. Today. I want this done now.

Flood social media with Sehar's name.

Tell the world

how some woman with no morals tried to tear apart a decent man's happy home.

Spare no expense.

I want her name to be dragged through the mud.

Understood, sir.

It'll be done.

But I still urge you to think it over.

The elders always say a decision made in anger is one you'll always regret.

I didn't ask for your advice. I asked for results.

And I want them by tonight.

Got it?

Yes, sir.

Whatever you say.

Yes, Brother.

I explained the whole situation to you, didn't I?

Kamran is a vile man.

He's paying for this entire smear campaign.

Just tell anyone who asks the whole truth.

Yes.

Sehar is doing fine.

Alright. Goodbye now.

That was your uncle on the phone.

Now the people in our community are hounding him,

constantly asking if these allegations about you are true.

The poor man, what's he supposed to do?

Who are we supposed to answer to?

Who are we supposed to listen to?

I know what to do now, Mom.

Kamran isn't going to give up that easily.

Rohit.

What's this?

Look.

Your friend's true colours.

Go on, take a look.

What has he done now?

Has he gone completely insane?

Just a little while ago, he showed up at our house,

a sobbing wreck.

“Save me. I'll apologize to Sehar Moazzam.”

Look what he's up to now.

I don't understand.

Maybe this is just more pressure. I don't know.

Pressure?

Are you serious? This is who he is.

Stop giving him the benefit of the doubt, Rohit.

So what do you want me to do?

Go over there and knock some sense into him?

If he were capable of understanding, none of this would be happening today.

It's not him you need to talk sense into. It's yourself.

My name is Sehar Moazzam Malik.

For the past few days,

many of you have been expressing all sorts of opinions about me on social media.

Today, I'm here to address you,

and also our society and its entire system.

As you all know,

I am a rape victim.

A woman.

And I am still alive.

I'm still breathing.

I've had to summon a great deal of courage to speak to you all.

I'm demanding justice from this country's laws and its judicial system.

A system in which 97% of rape victims never find justice.

Yes, that's right. Ninety-seven percent.

I had never truly thought about that fact before.

Much like you, that truth held no interest for me.

Whenever I read about a rape in the paper,

or saw it on TV or social media...

I would stop for a moment,

and then just continue with my life.

I never thought

that my own life would be brought to a standstill because of a vile man,

and that one day I too would just be another headline.

Just like me,

I'm sure you've never considered it.

Never imagined this crime could happen to you.

Or to your sister, daughter, or wife.

A crime that our country's law calls a crime...

but for our society

and its system is nothing more than a piece of news.

Just another story for everyone to analyze and comment on.

Without ever considering how one single word,

one passing comment,

or one stinging glare

can send a rape victim spiraling into the darkest of places.

My family feared that darkness, too.

They didn't want me to raise my voice against this crime.

For six days, from morning to night,

they kept me locked in the house, just sobbing and weeping.

But the fear of society,

the fear of all the pointing fingers,

stopped them from reporting it to the police.

They didn't want me to end up like the other ninety-seven percent,

just another fleeting headline in the papers.

What will people say?

Do you have any idea how many thousands of rape victims

that one single phrase has deprived of justice?

Do you?

Of course you do.

I'm sure you've heard it or read it somewhere.

But you haven't really understood it.

So today, I will explain it to you.

When a rape victim decides to seek justice,

let me tell you what all of you do to her.

How, without even hearing her side of the story,

do you decide that she is the one to blame?

I'm sure she wasn't dressed appropriately.

She was probably having an affair with that man.

When the guy broke up with her,

she resorted to blackmail.

She's definitely just doing it for the money.

And you all say these things with such certainty

that the truth is always crushed beneath the weight of your convictions.

And that's exactly what you all did to me.

After six days, when I finally went to the police,

my silence was treated as my crime.

My truth was turned into a lie.

First, they used the police,

and then social media, against me.

A web of lies was spun so convincingly

that the system simply stood by as a silent spectator.

And that's what a tyrant does.

After committing a crime, he flexes his power.

He buys anyone and anything he wants.

For how long?

How long will the system in this country

be run like the private business of the powerful?

And how long will they keep feeding their own narrative

into your minds, onto your tongues, and into your ears?

For how long will they manipulate you

with false narratives on social media and get you to decide in their favor?

If you do not want to support me, then do not.

But for God’s sake,

do not let yourselves be used to break my spirit.

In a country where a woman is raped every two hours,

don't send the message to every victim that it was her fault.

Please, I beg you, don't break her spirit.

Through this video today,

I make a promise to myself,

to every woman this system has denied justice,

and to every criminal hiding behind the shield of their power.

I promise that I will fight this battle until my very last breath.

And I will prove that I am on the side of truth.

I am a rape survivor who,

in the face of all opposition, has fought this fight with all her might.

I hope my victory becomes a victory for every woman

who has given up, defeated by this very system.

JC.

I need all the information on this case.

We need to raise our voice. Please.

I recently saw a video of Sehar Moazzam

that's trending on social media.

It's a sad reflection on our system and our laws

that women now have to resort to social media for help.

How incredibly difficult it must be for a woman

to get on social media and say that she has been raped,

that she was assaulted.

If Sehar Moazzam loses, she doesn't lose alone.

Every mother, every daughter,

and every sister loses that battle with her.

What is this, Muneeb? What the hell is going on?

Just for six hours,

the trend was in my favor and against Sehar.

For the past sixteen hours,

everything has been in Sehar's favor!

Justice for Sehar.

Punish Kamran.

Who is doing this?

Who is she paying to do all this?

It's all organic, sir.

She isn't paying anyone. People are writing in support of her.

Are these people crazy?

Why are they doing this for free?

I've spent a fortune to make this happen.

I warned you not to push it, sir.

Not to force her hand.

Now, her side of the story is much more believable to the public.

Believable?

So, people will just believe anything she says?

She's a woman, sir.

You're the owner of the company, and she's your employee.

She accused you of rape and then quit her job.

In this day and age,

a story like that gets a lot more sympathy.

What the hell am I going to do about Sehar?

What am I supposed to do?

Sir.

Ever since Sehar's video dropped,

NGOs have been all over social media, rallying behind her.

We can't let this turn into a media circus,

or it'll get out of hand.

We absolutely have to counter her online momentum.

If ‘Justice for Sehar’ is trending,

we have to make sure ‘Justice for Kamran’ is trending right there with it.

Fine.

Do whatever it takes.

Just remember one thing,

in this war,

I have to win, and Sehar has to lose.

That's not enough. We need to do more, sir.

Are you ready for that?

Yes?

May I come in, Kiran?

Yes, Dad, please come in.

Come.

Everything okay?

You haven't come downstairs all morning.

Are you alright?

Dad, Zoe was up all night.

I only just got her to fall asleep.

Please, come sit down.

Oh, right.

What's the matter?

I am just exhausted from fielding questions in the family WhatsApp group.

About what?

Everyone's weighing in on Kamran.

They're just venting their own personal grudges.

All because that girl spun some tall tale,

and now everyone believes her?

And how do you know Sehar's story is a lie?

Sweetheart, I just can't bring myself to believe

that Kamran could ever do something like that.

Kiran, have you spoken to Kamran at all?

No, Dad.

He called, but I didn't answer.

Right now, you should be in touch with him.

He's completely alone.

What if he falls into a depression?

Why are you pressuring her?

How many times have I told you to let Kiran decide what she wants to do?

Fine.

You do whatever you think is best, dear.

Thank God you stood up for yourself, Sehar.

From social media to the streets, everyone is talking about you.

Honestly, Zara, I just wanted to fight my case in court.

This public spectacle is all Kamran's doing.

He did it again and again.

I had no choice but to respond.

It seems like he got a bit too cocky.

Thinking he could do whatever he wants

and that you would just stay quiet and not say a word.

I think he was less cocky and more frustrated.

He's getting desperate and pulling all these stunts.

In court, Beenish completely wiped the floor with his lawyer.

Oh, wow!

My, you're using all the fancy phrases today, aren't you?

I only just realized when I said it.

Sorry.

I'm just glad.

It's the first time I've seen you laugh in such a long time.

Look, Zohaib.

This case is putting the police under a lot of scrutiny.

Yes, sir. I understand the sensitive nature of this case.

That's why I'm personally monitoring the investigation.

Good.

If you need my help at any point, don’t hesitate to reach out.

We must work together to stop these cases.

Crime has risen sharply over the past year.

You're absolutely right, sir.

There have been several shortcomings on our part in this matter,

but it won't happen again.

Zohaib, this case is generating a lot of buzz on social media,

and I don't want it to become a huge scandal for the department.

I assure you, sir.

That won't happen.

You don't need to worry.

Sure, I'll put you through.

Just a moment.

Sister, it's that anchor, Adeel Malik, on the line.

He said you weren't answering,

so he managed to get my number and called here.

He's known for shows that bash women.

I've seen a few of them myself.

I don't want to talk to him.

I am not going on his show, so just make an excuse.

Sister, he's media.

If he takes it the wrong way, he won't let it go.

-So what? -Just hear him out.

Hello.

Greetings.

Greetings, Ms. Sehar.

Well, well, you're certainly making waves on social media.

How have you been?

I'm fine.

Well, if you're fine, then come on our show.

No, I'm afraid I won't be coming on your show.

I've already said everything I needed to in my video.

The rest is a court matter,

and that's where I'd like to focus my energy.

Ms. Sehar, these days, cases aren't won in the courtroom.

They are won in the court of public opinion, in the media.

You're absolutely right.

But I have no intention of trying my case on a TV show.

Look, it's your call.

My show has top ratings, the best TRPs.

The show will go on, that's a given.

We'll just get someone else for the interview.

You're right, I'm sure someone will.

But as I told you, I'm not interested.

I'm not comfortable with it. Thank you.

Alright then.

Have it your way.

Goodbye.

Sister, you just shot him down completely.

What was I supposed to say?

Dear, maybe not that particular program,

but you should appear on some show.

Dad, why? What's the point?

It will get your side of the story out,

and that will help us with the case.

Dad, I don't want to go on any TV show.

There's already way too much noise about this on social media.

Sister, that noise is in your favor.

People were against you at first, but now, the majority is on your side.

I'm following it constantly.

Everyone is saying Kamran's just spreading lies

through his social media trolls.

Sehar, my dear,

if you go on TV, you will rally public support.

Mom, I don't want support, I want justice.

But that justice will come through that support.

Mom, I don't have the strength to sit in front of a camera,

in front of the whole world, and rehash my trauma all over again.

I just don't know how else to make you all understand.

Hello?

Greetings, Mr. Kamran.

This is Adeel Malik from News at Ten.

Tell me, brother.

Sir, it's nothing major.

I was just calling to invite you to my program as a guest.

An invitation for what, man?

Are you kidding me, sir?

I mean, who doesn't know about your case?

You and Ms. Sehar have been top trending for weeks now.

Yeah, man, but I don't have any plans to give an interview.

Well then, sir, you should make a plan.

Let's make one.

Look, you're already losing traction on social media anyway.

If you come on my show, I'm telling you,

it'll be a total game-changer.

The entire narrative could flip in your favor.

Oh, really?

And how's that going to happen?

That, sir, would happen

because we know how girls like Sehar ensnare decent men like you.

And with this MeToo movement and the women's marches,

you must have noticed, a lot of similar cases have surfaced.

But we have always stood by the men who've been wronged.

You've surely seen that on our shows.

Don't you worry, sir. We've got your back.

Really?

Why would you support me for no reason at all?

You can't be serious, Mr. Kamran.

We'd be backing you on principle.

Just look up our past shows on YouTube.

In matters like these,

we have always sided with the wronged man.

Right, I'll look into it.

You absolutely should.

Be sure to check out one particular program from about three months ago.

I'll send you the link.

Look, I'm actually on my way to a meeting.

Can I call you back later?

Of course, no problem at all.

Take your time.

But we will need you on the show.

Yes, of course. Of course.

I'll think it over and get back to you.

No, no, take your time.

I'll send you a detailed message as well.

Okay. Bye.

Goodbye. Thank you.

Thank you, sir.

Now we're talking.

He's in the bag.

Hey, Hashmi.

Get ready for the ratings boost.

He'll come around in a couple of days.

Here.

How much longer?

Sir, may I say something?

Go ahead.

Well, earlier today at the office,

some of the employees and drivers were gossiping about you.

What were they gossiping about?

That you treated Ms. Sehar horribly.

Sir, were they right?

Only speak when I speak to you, Shakoor.

Just be quiet and drive.

Sorry, sir.

So, what have you decided?

To be honest,

I haven't decided anything yet.

And you know damn well

that not deciding is no longer an option for you.

It's either Sehar or me. You have to make a choice.

Thanks to you,

you've put me and our friendship in this position.

I won't say another word to you, Rohit.

And I'm certainly not going to beg you to testify for me.

For the sake of the good times we shared,

for our brotherhood, for my daughter Zoe,

for her future...

I'm just asking you one thing.

Just do this one favor for me.

What do you want?

Rohit...

please, just talk to Sehar.

What am I supposed to say to her?

I’m at the point where I’d practically beg her for forgiveness.

I'll give her whatever she wants.

You have my full authority.

Whatever money she asks for, give it to her.

Kamran.

That's not a good idea, and you know it.

I know.

I know it's not a good idea, but...

I think it's the only option I have.

You said the exact same thing to Manisha.

And a few hours later,

you launched a social media campaign against Sehar.

Kamran, what's gotten into you?

Forgive me... please, just forgive me.

I made a terrible mistake.

But what else can I do?

Kiran has left me. You're not talking to me.

I'm completely alone.

My head's a mess. I say one thing and do the complete opposite.

But this will never happen again, I promise.

Please, just talk to Sehar. Just this once, man.

Manisha...

what will I even tell Manisha?

Look, this is your last chance.

You have to testify one way or another.

And if you've already decided

you're going to testify against me, well, that's a different story.

Otherwise,

Manisha is going to be upset, of course.

Unless Sehar backs down herself,

we can all persuade Manisha, can’t we?

What did Rohit say?

Has he made up his mind?

He hasn't said anything yet.

I feel like he's under a lot of pressure from Kamran and Kiran.

Hmm.

I understand.

He must be torn about what to do.

I'm so sorry, Sehar.

I know our entire case hinges on Rohit's testimony now.

This is our last chance.

But we will fight this until the very end.

If he testifies against Sehar,

then I will have to expose him.

I'll have to prove that he's lying.

And I hope you're okay with that.

Of course, I'm okay with it.

You do whatever it takes to bring the truth to light.

What a mess he's gotten me into.

Pardon, sir?

I'm not talking to you. Just drive.

It's Rohit's call.

You should answer it and talk to him.

But why is Rohit calling me?

Sehar, you’ll only find out if you talk to him.

At a time like this, talking is crucial, Sehar.

Speaking with you might help him make a decision.

Answer the phone.

Call him back.

Today isn’t a day for thinking. It’s a day for action.

Hello.

Rohit, you just called me?

Yes, I did actually.

I wanted to ask, if you’re free right now,

could we meet?

Yes. Just tell me, where do I need to be?

Okay, great.

Should I come over to your place in an hour?

Yes, that’s fine.

You can come over in an hour.

Alright, fine. I’ll see you then.

Okay.