1 00:00:22,520 --> 00:00:24,520 Only the rich can do business in this country. 2 00:00:26,880 --> 00:00:29,480 Because there are huge pitfalls along this road. 3 00:00:31,920 --> 00:00:34,520 A trader or a businessman can easily fall into them. 4 00:00:37,320 --> 00:00:40,920 It's impossible to run a business on this road with honesty and hard work. 5 00:00:42,360 --> 00:00:43,520 But there is a way... 6 00:00:44,000 --> 00:00:45,000 ...a shortcut. 7 00:00:46,120 --> 00:00:47,680 Which goes via Delhi's parliament house. 8 00:00:49,280 --> 00:00:51,000 With connections, you can get anything done. 9 00:00:52,480 --> 00:00:55,640 What's important is, who are your connections... 10 00:00:55,680 --> 00:00:56,800 ...and how high up they are. 11 00:00:58,200 --> 00:01:00,040 The more influential they are... 12 00:01:00,360 --> 00:01:02,440 ...the higher your business will soar. 13 00:01:05,640 --> 00:01:08,000 I have also paid my respects in the power portals of Delhi. 14 00:01:10,880 --> 00:01:13,040 My relationship with Delhi is old and very deep. 15 00:01:15,920 --> 00:01:17,480 During the 91 elections... 16 00:01:18,280 --> 00:01:20,800 ...we gave a lot of donation to the party. 17 00:01:21,120 --> 00:01:22,160 Large sums. 18 00:01:23,960 --> 00:01:27,280 And everyone is aware of this, from the party's advisor to the Prime Minister. 19 00:01:29,520 --> 00:01:31,800 And so when the by-election dates were declared... 20 00:01:32,320 --> 00:01:33,400 ...I spoke to Sahab. 21 00:01:35,640 --> 00:01:37,360 And I went to pay my respects to him. 22 00:01:40,600 --> 00:01:41,600 Indrajit Sharma. 23 00:01:43,680 --> 00:01:45,120 Joint secretary to PM. 24 00:01:46,760 --> 00:01:48,200 He was the one who fixed the meeting. 25 00:01:50,480 --> 00:01:52,600 The date was 4th November, 1991. 26 00:02:14,880 --> 00:02:16,856 'I was wondering why would the Prime Minister meet me?' 27 00:02:16,880 --> 00:02:18,160 'What will he talk to me about?' 28 00:02:19,240 --> 00:02:20,960 But he knew everything about me. 29 00:02:22,840 --> 00:02:24,120 As soon as he met me, he said... 30 00:02:25,120 --> 00:02:30,000 ..."Harshad, our party has seen you people like our friends." 31 00:02:31,320 --> 00:02:33,520 "And together we can do bigger things." 32 00:02:34,280 --> 00:02:36,320 But today, the police, CBI... 33 00:02:36,840 --> 00:02:39,840 ...and every other agency of the government is only after one man. 34 00:02:41,000 --> 00:02:42,000 Harshad Mehta. 35 00:02:44,320 --> 00:02:46,640 Why? Because I've done a scam? 36 00:02:47,000 --> 00:02:48,960 No. The reason is that... 37 00:02:49,200 --> 00:02:51,256 ...I know a lot about the country's Prime Minister... 38 00:02:51,280 --> 00:02:53,600 ...and about many others in this party. 39 00:02:53,880 --> 00:02:54,880 And I know the truth. 40 00:02:58,640 --> 00:03:01,680 Riots are going on because of the Babri Masjid demolition... 41 00:03:02,120 --> 00:03:04,800 ...but my family is more scared of the CBI than the riots. 42 00:03:08,160 --> 00:03:10,440 CBI can do anything to me and my family. 43 00:03:13,680 --> 00:03:17,120 I am shooting this video so that, if something happens to me... 44 00:03:17,440 --> 00:03:19,840 ...people should know who is behind it. 45 00:04:23,640 --> 00:04:24,720 What are you doing, Mishra? 46 00:04:26,520 --> 00:04:27,720 How much did you hit him? 47 00:04:28,240 --> 00:04:29,640 Is your brain between your legs? 48 00:04:32,160 --> 00:04:34,680 'Look at his face. It's tilted like 6:05 on a clock.' 49 00:04:35,560 --> 00:04:36,640 Bhushan ji is not a goon. 50 00:04:37,120 --> 00:04:39,720 If he spoke clearly, I'd let him go. But he's not willing to talk. 51 00:04:40,040 --> 00:04:43,560 What do I say? In what language should I speak? 52 00:04:44,160 --> 00:04:46,320 Do you people even understand anything? 53 00:04:46,840 --> 00:04:48,640 Bhushan ji, you're not a goon. 54 00:04:49,960 --> 00:04:52,280 You're a p**p. 55 00:04:54,760 --> 00:04:57,240 You and your boss have turned the market into a br***el. 56 00:04:58,600 --> 00:04:59,600 'Right?' 57 00:05:00,160 --> 00:05:01,920 And who understands what a p**p says? 58 00:05:02,400 --> 00:05:04,040 Only the prostitutes. 59 00:05:04,920 --> 00:05:07,920 Look at them. Do they look like prostitutes? 60 00:05:08,720 --> 00:05:10,440 Talk in a language that they'll understand. 61 00:05:12,000 --> 00:05:14,040 - This is the language of the business... - Shut up! 62 00:05:14,120 --> 00:05:15,720 Business... business... business! 63 00:05:16,200 --> 00:05:17,560 Do you think we are a******s! 64 00:05:18,000 --> 00:05:19,480 We know what business you do. 65 00:05:23,080 --> 00:05:25,400 Look at them. Look at their faces. 66 00:05:25,600 --> 00:05:28,840 They have just one goal and that is to sc**w Harshad Mehta. 67 00:05:29,480 --> 00:05:31,480 But that is not happening, so till then... 68 00:05:31,920 --> 00:05:33,800 ...we'll sc**w you. Got it? 69 00:05:35,240 --> 00:05:36,760 If you've understood... Start talking. 70 00:05:37,360 --> 00:05:39,656 'Talk', 'Talk'...? What should I say? 71 00:05:39,680 --> 00:05:41,000 'Lower your voice!' 72 00:05:42,880 --> 00:05:44,040 You seem angry. 73 00:05:45,080 --> 00:05:47,720 Don't get mad, Bhushan ji. That's our job. 74 00:05:49,280 --> 00:05:51,320 Go and get a towel. Get a towel. 75 00:05:51,560 --> 00:05:53,880 Look how much he's sweating. You have beaten him to a pulp! 76 00:05:55,160 --> 00:05:56,320 'Don't get angry.' 77 00:05:57,000 --> 00:05:58,000 Get the towel. 78 00:05:59,040 --> 00:06:00,040 Wipe your face. 79 00:06:01,840 --> 00:06:03,280 'Go on, wipe your face.' 80 00:06:05,560 --> 00:06:07,360 What is this? 81 00:06:07,840 --> 00:06:09,880 What happened? Did you piss on it? 82 00:06:10,280 --> 00:06:13,200 Are you the CBI, or a pack of dogs? 83 00:06:13,440 --> 00:06:15,240 You piss wherever you like. 84 00:06:15,720 --> 00:06:17,880 I asked you to wet the towel with water, not with piss. 85 00:06:18,240 --> 00:06:20,320 You don't even know how to interrogate. 86 00:06:21,880 --> 00:06:24,000 At least, ask the right questions. 87 00:06:25,480 --> 00:06:28,480 We are asking the wrong questions, is it? Okay. 88 00:06:29,240 --> 00:06:30,400 We'll ask the right question. 89 00:06:30,440 --> 00:06:32,680 Mishra ji, what's the right question these days? 90 00:06:34,480 --> 00:06:35,520 'Ilu, Ilu...' 91 00:06:35,800 --> 00:06:36,800 Ilu, Ilu. 92 00:06:37,240 --> 00:06:40,880 What is Ilu, Ilu? Right. Should I ask you that? 93 00:06:40,960 --> 00:06:44,040 What the f**k is Ilu Ilu? Should I ask you that question? 94 00:06:44,320 --> 00:06:45,400 Will you answer that? 95 00:06:46,720 --> 00:06:47,760 F*****g p**p. 96 00:06:48,120 --> 00:06:49,960 For now I've only wiped your face with piss. 97 00:06:50,040 --> 00:06:52,160 If you act smart, I'll piss on your face. 98 00:06:56,480 --> 00:06:58,920 When Harshad finds out, he'll make everyone pay for it. 99 00:07:01,760 --> 00:07:03,800 Let me get out of here. 100 00:07:06,360 --> 00:07:08,200 Delhi is in his pocket. 101 00:07:08,680 --> 00:07:09,960 Yes, Harshad is the boss, right? 102 00:07:10,440 --> 00:07:11,640 He has Delhi in his pocket. 103 00:07:12,520 --> 00:07:14,840 I'll put all his p***ps from Delhi behind bars too, got it? 104 00:07:18,640 --> 00:07:20,120 Would you put the Prime Minister... 105 00:07:21,280 --> 00:07:22,400 ...behind bars too? 106 00:07:28,760 --> 00:07:29,760 Step outside. 107 00:07:40,320 --> 00:07:42,800 What did you say? What about the Prime Minister? 108 00:07:43,720 --> 00:07:45,160 Are you out of your mind, Madhavan? 109 00:07:45,680 --> 00:07:47,240 Do you have any idea what you're saying? 110 00:07:47,440 --> 00:07:49,600 Sir, why do you look surprised? 111 00:07:50,320 --> 00:07:52,240 It's not like we've found water on the moon, sir. 112 00:07:52,440 --> 00:07:53,840 This, we have known all along... 113 00:07:54,160 --> 00:07:56,840 ...that Harshad might have big political connections. That's it. 114 00:07:57,240 --> 00:08:00,280 One of Harshad's men tells you that the PM backs him. 115 00:08:00,480 --> 00:08:03,520 So, you're going to raid 7 RCR now? Huh? 116 00:08:04,880 --> 00:08:07,016 What's this obsession that you have with Prime Ministers? 117 00:08:07,040 --> 00:08:10,160 Sir, from my previous experiences, I know... 118 00:08:10,560 --> 00:08:13,080 ...that it's not possible to raid 7, Race Course Road. 119 00:08:13,880 --> 00:08:16,440 But sir, we can start a primary enquiry. At least that. 120 00:08:17,040 --> 00:08:20,400 - Madhavan, y-you're not serious. - I'm serious, sir. 121 00:08:21,480 --> 00:08:25,200 And my sense of humour is completely apolitical and this case is turning political. 122 00:08:25,840 --> 00:08:27,176 'Just hear me out, sir.' 123 00:08:27,200 --> 00:08:30,160 I'm 100 percent sure, Bhushan Bhatt can be our approver. 124 00:08:30,960 --> 00:08:33,680 If we host him a bit more, he'll start singing all the details. 125 00:08:34,480 --> 00:08:35,480 'It's done.' 126 00:08:37,200 --> 00:08:38,480 You need to slow down, Madhavan. 127 00:08:41,320 --> 00:08:42,600 'Let me think it through.' 128 00:08:44,720 --> 00:08:48,000 Slow down, sir? We are almost there. 129 00:08:51,600 --> 00:08:55,080 This is the list of assets that the custodian has asked for. 130 00:08:55,800 --> 00:08:58,680 I'll give it to the jailer. Sign them. 131 00:09:01,040 --> 00:09:02,760 Properties, cars, shares... 132 00:09:03,560 --> 00:09:06,480 Bhai, they've have attached everything. 133 00:09:10,640 --> 00:09:11,960 Have they attached the Lexus too? 134 00:09:12,440 --> 00:09:13,480 Don't think about it. 135 00:09:14,920 --> 00:09:16,600 Once you are out, we'll deal with everyone. 136 00:09:17,280 --> 00:09:18,280 Don't worry. 137 00:09:20,240 --> 00:09:21,400 Any news from Swami ji? 138 00:09:22,720 --> 00:09:24,040 We have given him a lot of money. 139 00:09:24,080 --> 00:09:27,280 He who eats, gets the crop. He who reaps, gets God. 140 00:09:29,440 --> 00:09:32,400 Whenever I call Swami ji, his disciples say he is meditating. 141 00:09:32,880 --> 00:09:33,880 That he will call back. 142 00:09:34,960 --> 00:09:36,760 I don't know how long he is going to meditate. 143 00:09:41,880 --> 00:09:43,320 Now, not another penny to anyone. 144 00:09:45,800 --> 00:09:46,800 Enough is enough. 145 00:09:49,920 --> 00:09:51,360 Tell those p**ps from Delhi... 146 00:09:53,000 --> 00:09:56,056 - ...that I won't remain mum for long. - It'll be fine. It will all be fine. 147 00:09:56,080 --> 00:09:58,120 Don't worry. Take care of yourse... 148 00:10:04,760 --> 00:10:07,360 Based on a statement made by a criminal or an accused... 149 00:10:08,400 --> 00:10:11,440 ...CBI will question the Prime Minister of this country... 150 00:10:12,360 --> 00:10:13,520 ...would that be appropriate? 151 00:10:14,920 --> 00:10:19,520 Swami ji, even if we explain this to Madhavan and stop him... 152 00:10:20,680 --> 00:10:23,280 ...this won't end here. 153 00:10:24,200 --> 00:10:27,960 Das, when a question has many answers... 154 00:10:28,760 --> 00:10:32,840 ...suspicion is always on the one giving the answers. 155 00:10:33,760 --> 00:10:35,880 'And in this entire fraud, In this scam...' 156 00:10:36,800 --> 00:10:38,800 '...every question should lead to only one answer.' 157 00:10:39,720 --> 00:10:41,400 Harshad Mehta. 158 00:10:43,480 --> 00:10:44,480 This is the one answer... 159 00:10:45,040 --> 00:10:47,680 ...that will be appreciated by both, the public and the parliament. 160 00:10:51,000 --> 00:10:55,480 But I don't know if Madhavan will agree to this. 161 00:10:56,600 --> 00:10:59,160 Are you the chief of CBI, or Madhavan? 162 00:11:03,960 --> 00:11:05,480 'And one more important thing.' 163 00:11:06,160 --> 00:11:10,720 That journalist... Sucheta... Sucheta Dalal. 164 00:11:12,960 --> 00:11:14,680 Please keep an eye on her too. 165 00:11:16,240 --> 00:11:19,160 There is someone who is telling her things... 166 00:11:20,560 --> 00:11:21,880 ...she shouldn't know. 167 00:11:33,200 --> 00:11:34,880 I think someone is following us. 168 00:12:09,560 --> 00:12:11,160 Sir, I need to talk to you. 169 00:12:11,400 --> 00:12:12,400 Yes. 170 00:12:14,080 --> 00:12:16,880 A few of my men have been asked to keep an eye on some journalist, sir. 171 00:12:18,000 --> 00:12:19,520 - 'Journalist?' - Sucheta Dalal. 172 00:12:19,560 --> 00:12:21,960 But that's not the point, sir. The point is... 173 00:12:22,240 --> 00:12:25,800 ...that my manpower is being used for something absolutely unnecessary and trivial. 174 00:12:26,800 --> 00:12:27,800 Your manpower? 175 00:12:29,680 --> 00:12:33,320 Madhavan, let's get this thing very clear first. 176 00:12:34,960 --> 00:12:37,320 They are not your men. 177 00:12:38,240 --> 00:12:39,440 They are CBI officers. 178 00:12:40,280 --> 00:12:41,400 I'm aware of that, sir. 179 00:12:42,040 --> 00:12:44,600 After so many years in service, I'm well aware of that. 180 00:12:46,160 --> 00:12:48,616 But the point is, the case that these officers are working on... 181 00:12:48,640 --> 00:12:52,000 - I'm the investigating officer of that case... - They're simply following my orders. 182 00:12:52,840 --> 00:12:53,840 Okay? 183 00:12:56,240 --> 00:12:57,240 Okay. 184 00:12:59,360 --> 00:13:00,360 Okay. 185 00:13:02,800 --> 00:13:04,640 In that case, sir, I want to repeat that... 186 00:13:06,360 --> 00:13:08,600 ...it's a complete waste of time and resources. 187 00:13:17,320 --> 00:13:18,320 Madhavan... 188 00:13:18,720 --> 00:13:19,720 - Sir. - You know... 189 00:13:20,440 --> 00:13:21,440 I really like you. 190 00:13:22,680 --> 00:13:25,480 I really like the way you're dedicated towards this case. 191 00:13:25,520 --> 00:13:29,680 And I also know that you're the best in our department. 192 00:13:29,960 --> 00:13:33,040 But please... Please try to understand. 193 00:13:34,240 --> 00:13:38,296 I'm trying to get this investigation back on the track. 194 00:13:38,320 --> 00:13:39,856 Sir, the investigation never went off track. 195 00:13:39,880 --> 00:13:42,096 - I don't know what you're talking about. - For God's sake, Madhavan. 196 00:13:42,120 --> 00:13:43,720 This is a financial scam! 197 00:13:47,240 --> 00:13:49,536 Because of your personal vendetta, you're unnecessarily trying... 198 00:13:49,560 --> 00:13:51,400 ...to make this political. 199 00:13:54,000 --> 00:13:55,120 Personal vendetta, sir? 200 00:13:56,200 --> 00:13:59,080 How? How is it personal? 201 00:14:00,120 --> 00:14:04,640 You just cannot drag an innocent prime minister into this mess. 202 00:14:05,920 --> 00:14:08,736 Don't drag his name just because he was not happy with you... 203 00:14:08,760 --> 00:14:10,160 ...the way you handled Bofors. 204 00:14:11,560 --> 00:14:14,040 Do you have any proof against the PM in this scam? 205 00:14:15,000 --> 00:14:16,000 Tell me. 206 00:14:17,760 --> 00:14:19,720 You're just going by what some lackey told you? 207 00:14:21,000 --> 00:14:25,080 He's trying to divert this case, try to understand. 208 00:14:26,720 --> 00:14:29,200 You simply focus on Harshad, that's it. 209 00:14:29,280 --> 00:14:30,480 Sir... such a huge scam... 210 00:14:31,480 --> 00:14:34,840 ...such a huge financial fraud, that we're still only estimating the numbers... 211 00:14:35,040 --> 00:14:37,760 And you're trying to tell me that Harshad pulled it off on his own! 212 00:14:38,320 --> 00:14:39,800 Without any support, sir? 213 00:14:50,080 --> 00:14:53,960 I think from now, I should be taking charge of this case. 214 00:14:54,920 --> 00:14:56,320 - Sorry, sir? - 'Yes.' 215 00:14:57,080 --> 00:14:58,920 'I should be taking charge of this case.' 216 00:15:00,960 --> 00:15:03,400 Madhavan, I believe you have had a wonderful career in CBI. 217 00:15:05,080 --> 00:15:10,320 I don't want this case to be a personal embarrassment for you and CBI, both. 218 00:15:13,880 --> 00:15:14,880 I get it, sir. 219 00:15:18,920 --> 00:15:20,960 Sir, I am not very fond of being embarrassed either. 220 00:15:22,440 --> 00:15:23,920 But I just want to tell you one thing. 221 00:15:24,880 --> 00:15:26,680 Embarrassment is going to be your lot, sir. 222 00:15:28,680 --> 00:15:31,160 People will call you a parrot. A parrot. 223 00:15:31,600 --> 00:15:33,120 What do you mean by that? 224 00:15:33,680 --> 00:15:34,960 What do I mean? Parrot? 225 00:15:37,720 --> 00:15:39,480 Sir, the order has come from someplace else. 226 00:15:40,080 --> 00:15:42,080 You're just repeating them. 227 00:15:44,000 --> 00:15:46,960 And a parrot often repeats whatever its master speaks. 228 00:15:48,720 --> 00:15:50,360 You're a caged parrot, sir. 229 00:15:53,240 --> 00:15:54,560 I'll make it easier for you, sir. 230 00:15:55,080 --> 00:15:56,080 I will leave. 231 00:15:57,520 --> 00:15:59,240 I'm not the ass who will listen to a parrot. 232 00:16:00,840 --> 00:16:03,000 I'll send you my resignation. Have a good day, sir. 233 00:16:05,640 --> 00:16:06,640 Listen, Madhavan... 234 00:16:06,960 --> 00:16:10,560 Think about what you will tell the press, because that is going to be difficult. 235 00:16:10,760 --> 00:16:12,400 How are you going to explain to them... 236 00:16:12,520 --> 00:16:15,600 ...why the investigating officer of this case was compelled to leave... 237 00:16:15,840 --> 00:16:17,560 ...right in the middle of the investigation? 238 00:16:18,360 --> 00:16:19,600 'What will you say?' 239 00:16:20,600 --> 00:16:24,160 Or learn the master's answer by rote and repeat it like a parrot. 240 00:16:26,240 --> 00:16:27,280 And sir, one more thing. 241 00:16:29,000 --> 00:16:31,000 A parrot is also referred to, as his masters voice. 242 00:16:31,320 --> 00:16:33,856 So if the press refers to you as his masters voice, don't get confused. 243 00:16:33,880 --> 00:16:35,320 They still mean you. 244 00:16:37,080 --> 00:16:40,960 'His sudden resignation can raise some difficult questions.' 245 00:16:41,600 --> 00:16:42,840 No. That's not a problem. 246 00:16:43,760 --> 00:16:45,480 I'll tell the press... 247 00:16:46,040 --> 00:16:48,760 ...that he was disappointed because his promotion didn't go through. 248 00:16:49,800 --> 00:16:51,400 That's why he resigned. 249 00:16:53,080 --> 00:16:55,640 'That makes sense. Hari om.' 250 00:17:02,160 --> 00:17:05,480 I'll prescribe you some medicines, take them regularly. 251 00:17:08,400 --> 00:17:09,720 How will medicines help, Doctor? 252 00:17:11,080 --> 00:17:12,360 Look at the state of this place. 253 00:17:14,800 --> 00:17:17,000 'So many days in here have totally f****d me.' 254 00:17:17,520 --> 00:17:19,520 You had said it's easy to get bail in such cases. 255 00:17:20,680 --> 00:17:22,360 Mr. Mehta, don't worry. 256 00:17:22,880 --> 00:17:25,440 CBI has given an undertaking to the special court judge... 257 00:17:25,800 --> 00:17:28,480 ...that their investigation can only go on till 30th July. 258 00:17:29,320 --> 00:17:31,400 - You're free to go after that. - You're sure, right? 259 00:17:31,440 --> 00:17:33,600 Yes. I've seen the undertaking. 260 00:17:41,240 --> 00:17:42,240 That's good. 261 00:17:43,360 --> 00:17:44,760 I'll celebrate my birthday at home. 262 00:17:48,040 --> 00:17:49,040 I have never stayed... 263 00:17:49,920 --> 00:17:51,440 ...away from home for so long. 264 00:17:53,680 --> 00:17:54,680 Look... 265 00:17:55,360 --> 00:17:58,200 We have Harshad's custody till the 30th of July. 266 00:17:59,240 --> 00:18:01,240 But we have to make sure that we have him for... 267 00:18:01,560 --> 00:18:03,120 ...another fortnight at least. 268 00:18:03,720 --> 00:18:06,960 Do one thing, file as many FIRs as possible, against him. 269 00:18:07,400 --> 00:18:08,440 'Okay, sir.' 270 00:18:08,920 --> 00:18:12,960 The UCO bill discounting case, the PFC deal... 271 00:18:13,200 --> 00:18:14,600 File FIRs in all cases. 272 00:18:16,040 --> 00:18:19,160 Then go to the courts and tell them we are investigating 15 to 16 banks... 273 00:18:19,320 --> 00:18:21,040 ...and we need Harshad in that connection. 274 00:18:21,520 --> 00:18:23,480 I hope Justice Variava will agree. 275 00:18:24,040 --> 00:18:26,400 'Okay, sir. What do we do with Bhushan Bhatt?' 276 00:18:27,720 --> 00:18:32,240 Bhushan Bhatt... will not go against Harshad. 277 00:18:32,880 --> 00:18:35,960 He's very loyal. And we don't have much against him. 278 00:18:36,720 --> 00:18:38,880 So, let's not waste time on him. 279 00:18:40,560 --> 00:18:41,560 'Okay, sir.' 280 00:18:43,360 --> 00:18:47,880 No... Wait, have some patience. 281 00:18:57,320 --> 00:18:58,320 Harshad? 282 00:19:01,160 --> 00:19:02,720 CBI has asked for custody. 283 00:19:04,120 --> 00:19:05,200 'Another 15 days.' 284 00:19:07,280 --> 00:19:09,360 What happens next, we'll only know on the 13th. 285 00:19:11,520 --> 00:19:14,480 It's been two months, and they are still not done with their interrogation? 286 00:19:14,560 --> 00:19:16,560 They are not holding him for interrogation anymore. 287 00:19:16,920 --> 00:19:17,920 They're troubling him. 288 00:19:18,480 --> 00:19:20,560 They are pressurising him to confess. 289 00:19:21,640 --> 00:19:23,400 They want him to admit that it's his mistake. 290 00:19:27,520 --> 00:19:31,360 Bhabhi, there's a notice in your name too. 291 00:19:32,040 --> 00:19:33,040 In my name? 292 00:19:35,160 --> 00:19:40,320 Yes, it's a tax order in your and Harshad's names. 293 00:19:41,280 --> 00:19:42,320 How much is the order for? 294 00:19:42,960 --> 00:19:45,360 'Ten thousand... crores.' 295 00:19:49,720 --> 00:19:51,720 All the banks we investigated... 296 00:19:52,400 --> 00:19:53,920 ...their books have one name in common. 297 00:19:54,760 --> 00:19:55,800 Harshad Mehta. 298 00:19:57,640 --> 00:19:59,480 Sooner or later we are going to find out... 299 00:20:00,160 --> 00:20:02,320 ...how did you manage all of it on your own. 300 00:20:04,040 --> 00:20:06,600 But it'll be better if you tell us. 301 00:20:07,320 --> 00:20:10,080 Whom did you bribe in these banks? 302 00:20:10,400 --> 00:20:12,680 I haven't bribed anyone in any of these banks. 303 00:20:13,240 --> 00:20:15,920 Oh, yes! You don't bribe. 304 00:20:17,000 --> 00:20:19,640 You have coined a new term for it, what was it... 305 00:20:20,760 --> 00:20:22,920 Bankerage, right? 306 00:20:28,960 --> 00:20:29,960 Did you think... 307 00:20:31,040 --> 00:20:33,560 ...that because the CBI doesn't speak your financial language... 308 00:20:33,600 --> 00:20:36,960 ...you can take us for a ride to the moon and back!? 309 00:20:38,440 --> 00:20:39,160 'Huh?' 310 00:20:39,440 --> 00:20:41,600 You've conducted such a big fraud... 311 00:20:42,120 --> 00:20:45,560 ...that we need an army of accountants just to get the estimates. 312 00:20:46,800 --> 00:20:48,216 'And you're pretending that you pulled it off...' 313 00:20:48,240 --> 00:20:50,320 '...without any internal support from these banks.' 314 00:20:50,600 --> 00:20:52,240 I know very well... 315 00:20:52,840 --> 00:20:54,440 ...that you had a setting in every bank. 316 00:20:55,120 --> 00:20:56,800 I didn't have any setting anywhere. 317 00:20:57,840 --> 00:21:00,640 All your numbers are wrong. It's all disproportionate. 318 00:21:03,360 --> 00:21:05,720 I don't owe anyone a single penny and that's the only truth. 319 00:21:09,600 --> 00:21:13,400 Harshad, you're making your life more and more difficult. 320 00:21:15,360 --> 00:21:17,760 'Jail will become your permanent address.' 321 00:21:43,320 --> 00:21:46,000 Is this a way to communicate? You could have phoned me... 322 00:21:46,040 --> 00:21:50,160 I admit it's the wrong way, Suchetaji. That's why I apologised on the note. 323 00:21:50,920 --> 00:21:52,880 But I didn't have a choice. 324 00:21:53,320 --> 00:21:55,720 The CBI has eyes on us 24/7. 325 00:21:56,320 --> 00:21:58,160 They might be tapping our phones... 326 00:21:58,560 --> 00:22:00,320 ...maybe your phone is also being tapped. 327 00:22:00,760 --> 00:22:02,720 After all, you are connected with this case too... 328 00:22:03,120 --> 00:22:06,680 ...and the government? They are treating us like terrorists. 329 00:22:07,520 --> 00:22:10,200 I'm scared that CBI might kill my brother Harshad. 330 00:22:10,640 --> 00:22:12,976 He's in a bad state. I had to tell someone... 331 00:22:13,000 --> 00:22:16,160 Why me? You could have gone to any other journalist? 332 00:22:17,240 --> 00:22:20,080 - I'm scared I might lose my brother... - Why are you telling me this? 333 00:22:20,320 --> 00:22:22,696 You're worried about your brother? What about those people... 334 00:22:22,720 --> 00:22:26,120 ...whose life's savings and families have been ruined by your brother? 335 00:22:27,240 --> 00:22:28,760 Won't it be better to write about them? 336 00:22:29,640 --> 00:22:31,160 Please, Suchetaji... 337 00:22:45,040 --> 00:22:46,840 'Open the door, it's me.' 338 00:22:48,560 --> 00:22:49,840 'I'm alone out here.' 339 00:22:53,440 --> 00:22:54,440 Come in quickly. 340 00:22:54,480 --> 00:22:55,600 What are you doing? 341 00:22:57,440 --> 00:22:59,280 Didn't I ask you to lock the door from outside? 342 00:23:02,040 --> 00:23:03,800 How much longer will we stay locked in? 343 00:23:03,920 --> 00:23:06,120 What should I do? Tell me. 344 00:23:06,400 --> 00:23:09,040 Every time I step out, they harass me for money. 345 00:23:13,040 --> 00:23:15,120 Last time, they threatened to kill me. 346 00:23:15,600 --> 00:23:19,120 No, I know, that they won't kill me. 347 00:23:19,880 --> 00:23:21,016 They'll hand me over to the police. 348 00:23:21,040 --> 00:23:23,321 The police didn't let Harshad go, what will they do to me? 349 00:23:24,440 --> 00:23:26,280 No, nothing will happen. 350 00:23:26,400 --> 00:23:27,720 - Everything is over. - No. 351 00:23:27,760 --> 00:23:29,776 - No, really, everything is over. - No. 352 00:23:29,800 --> 00:23:33,360 You're right. I won't be able to live like this. 353 00:23:33,440 --> 00:23:37,480 - I can't live like this, hiding in fear. - Rahil... 354 00:23:47,800 --> 00:23:50,216 'Are you sure you have completed all your investigations?' 355 00:23:50,240 --> 00:23:51,000 'Yes, sir.' 356 00:23:51,200 --> 00:23:53,520 'Okay, Mr. Mehta, your bail is sanctioned now.' 357 00:24:07,320 --> 00:24:11,840 'Don't worry, okay? Go out for a few days with Jyoti.' 358 00:24:11,880 --> 00:24:14,760 Mr. Mehta, we are from the Enforcement Directorate. 359 00:24:15,120 --> 00:24:18,360 We are arresting you for breaking the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act... 360 00:24:18,880 --> 00:24:20,480 ...under section 35 and 62. 361 00:24:21,160 --> 00:24:22,680 - So please... - Do you have a warrant? 362 00:24:22,720 --> 00:24:23,880 - Arrest him. - Warrant? 363 00:24:24,320 --> 00:24:27,200 Show us the papers. Lawyer saheb, talk to them. 364 00:24:28,200 --> 00:24:30,936 So you're saying you don't have any account in any swiss bank? 365 00:24:30,960 --> 00:24:31,960 No, I don't. 366 00:24:32,080 --> 00:24:34,280 So then, how do you transfer your money abroad? 367 00:24:36,040 --> 00:24:37,680 - By laundering money? - What? 368 00:24:38,480 --> 00:24:42,320 We can get the details of your operator in minutes. 369 00:24:43,040 --> 00:24:44,736 I don't have anybody who launders money for me. 370 00:24:44,760 --> 00:24:47,000 - So you don't have an operator? - No, I don't. 371 00:24:47,360 --> 00:24:48,800 Who is this Mohan Lal, then? 372 00:24:49,440 --> 00:24:51,760 One of your ex-employees took his name... 373 00:24:52,440 --> 00:24:55,160 ...didn't you send him there on the day of the market opening? 374 00:24:56,280 --> 00:24:57,680 Mohanlal S. Mithaiwala. 375 00:25:01,200 --> 00:25:03,560 He is a confectioner. Not a money launderer. 376 00:25:07,320 --> 00:25:09,760 It's so clear that your source is deaf. 377 00:25:27,920 --> 00:25:32,000 'We can't keep Harshad locked up anymore.' 378 00:25:33,640 --> 00:25:35,400 'He's been in ED's custody for five weeks.' 379 00:25:35,920 --> 00:25:38,200 It can get tough to answer the court and the media. 380 00:25:39,720 --> 00:25:42,560 Everyone has been released on bail. Even the SBI people. 381 00:25:43,040 --> 00:25:44,960 ...How much longer can we keep Harshad locked up? 382 00:25:46,240 --> 00:25:47,920 'Let him go then.' 383 00:25:48,360 --> 00:25:51,280 'If you can't lock him up physically, so be it...' 384 00:25:51,960 --> 00:25:54,080 '...at least, you can tie him down mentally.' 385 00:25:54,840 --> 00:25:59,800 'Remind him not to spread rumours about the Prime Minister.' 386 00:26:00,720 --> 00:26:02,560 'And if he makes such a mistake again...' 387 00:26:02,960 --> 00:26:06,520 '...he will be accused for so many more crimes in so many more cases...' 388 00:26:07,240 --> 00:26:09,840 '...that he'll spend 10 to 15 years in jail.' 389 00:26:10,120 --> 00:26:11,760 - Okay, Swami ji. - Hari Om. 390 00:26:34,400 --> 00:26:35,736 'Harshad Bhai...' 391 00:26:35,760 --> 00:26:38,440 'Harshad Bhai...' 392 00:26:38,480 --> 00:26:41,240 'Harshad Bhai...' 393 00:26:43,280 --> 00:26:46,400 'Harshad Bhai...' 394 00:27:07,640 --> 00:27:09,640 Harshad Bhai... 395 00:27:11,480 --> 00:27:12,640 Harshad Bhai! 396 00:27:15,720 --> 00:27:17,280 Harshad Bhai! 397 00:27:29,960 --> 00:27:31,320 My son! 398 00:27:33,520 --> 00:27:35,360 Let me ward off the evil eye. 399 00:27:37,240 --> 00:27:38,760 Rascals! 400 00:27:40,520 --> 00:27:42,120 How weak you've become... 401 00:27:43,280 --> 00:27:44,600 You couldn't sleep there, right? 402 00:27:45,640 --> 00:27:49,040 I read in the news that you slept on the floor using shoes as a pillow... 403 00:27:49,080 --> 00:27:50,840 - Oh, Mummy! - Stop it, Mummy... 404 00:27:52,280 --> 00:27:56,120 - Go, eat something and go to sleep. - Yes. 405 00:27:57,360 --> 00:27:58,640 I've made lapsi. porridge 406 00:28:00,680 --> 00:28:04,000 Mummy, please tell me she didn't make an eggplant mash with lapsi. brinjal/ porridge 407 00:28:04,560 --> 00:28:06,600 Because I have already been mashed. 408 00:28:08,360 --> 00:28:09,800 He hasn't lost his humour. 409 00:28:11,040 --> 00:28:12,040 Go, Jyoti. 410 00:28:19,840 --> 00:28:21,120 'Lots of fruits, Mr. Mehta.' 411 00:28:22,000 --> 00:28:23,560 'You've become quite health conscious.' 412 00:28:27,440 --> 00:28:30,920 Oranges. These days I'm loving oranges. 413 00:28:34,160 --> 00:28:35,840 Have you ever had prison food? 414 00:28:38,200 --> 00:28:39,400 Have you ever had water there? 415 00:28:40,320 --> 00:28:41,880 Have you ever seen the inside of a jail? 416 00:28:45,280 --> 00:28:47,360 I don't wish that even for my enemy. 417 00:28:50,080 --> 00:28:51,480 I went in with such pride. 418 00:28:52,880 --> 00:28:54,760 But in four months... 419 00:28:55,520 --> 00:28:56,720 I've been completely deflated. 420 00:29:00,240 --> 00:29:01,320 And then I've understood... 421 00:29:02,960 --> 00:29:05,040 ...what "Health is wealth" means. 422 00:29:08,000 --> 00:29:09,120 And I've also understood... 423 00:29:11,280 --> 00:29:13,040 ...that I will only have to help myself. 424 00:29:16,080 --> 00:29:17,120 That's not true. 425 00:29:18,160 --> 00:29:19,880 Your friends helped you when you needed it. 426 00:29:22,120 --> 00:29:25,280 Harshad, you came to Delhi and didn't tell me? 427 00:29:26,080 --> 00:29:27,360 You could've called. 428 00:29:28,280 --> 00:29:30,760 It's strange that I get to know from others about your arrival. 429 00:29:32,840 --> 00:29:34,920 You only inform your friends about your plans. 430 00:29:35,600 --> 00:29:36,600 Friends. 431 00:29:38,080 --> 00:29:40,360 - Please have something. - Thank you. Thank you. 432 00:29:40,840 --> 00:29:42,360 It's good for calcium, you should have. 433 00:29:44,960 --> 00:29:47,120 Your friends from the JPC have also summoned me. 434 00:29:50,760 --> 00:29:51,920 And what a coincidence... 435 00:29:53,040 --> 00:29:55,080 You thought of me at the exact same time. 436 00:29:58,640 --> 00:30:01,520 Before I appear at the parliamentary committee, you appeared here. 437 00:30:03,360 --> 00:30:06,160 I realise. At the JPC... 438 00:30:07,560 --> 00:30:10,160 ...if any names pop up, the PM... 439 00:30:11,280 --> 00:30:13,240 ...and Swami ji will be in trouble. 440 00:30:16,160 --> 00:30:17,360 'Tell me something.' 441 00:30:18,320 --> 00:30:19,800 Are they worried for me or themselves? 442 00:30:22,320 --> 00:30:26,120 Harshad, a lot of names have already been taken before the JPC. 443 00:30:27,960 --> 00:30:29,320 There shouldn't be any more names. 444 00:30:31,600 --> 00:30:33,600 It's in everybody's best interest. 445 00:30:34,920 --> 00:30:36,160 Especially yours. 446 00:30:44,160 --> 00:30:45,160 Right. 447 00:30:49,080 --> 00:30:50,280 I won't take any names. 448 00:30:53,000 --> 00:30:54,720 As long as you keep protecting me. 449 00:30:56,120 --> 00:30:57,320 Of course, Harshad. 450 00:30:58,640 --> 00:31:00,440 Okay, I'll say what you came here to say. 451 00:31:02,880 --> 00:31:04,520 I won't mention the Prime Minister. 452 00:31:11,920 --> 00:31:14,000 You see, after these so-called revelations... 453 00:31:15,400 --> 00:31:17,600 ...various people have given various names to the scam. 454 00:31:18,520 --> 00:31:20,280 Initially, it was called the stock scam. 455 00:31:21,120 --> 00:31:23,280 Brokers didn't like it so they called it the bank scam. 456 00:31:24,280 --> 00:31:25,520 But I will tell you what it is. 457 00:31:26,480 --> 00:31:27,760 It is the Citi scam. 458 00:31:35,680 --> 00:31:38,760 Citibank is the beehive of all the illegal activities in the system. 459 00:31:44,520 --> 00:31:46,440 Let's just look at our Indian money markets. 460 00:31:47,560 --> 00:31:50,720 In the Indian money market, foreign banks like Citibank rule as they wish. 461 00:31:51,600 --> 00:31:53,280 And they mint a ton of money. 462 00:31:56,400 --> 00:31:57,760 Citibank has all the money... 463 00:31:58,440 --> 00:32:00,560 ...to buy every new issue of every government bonds. 464 00:32:02,480 --> 00:32:04,080 They have the lion's share in the market. 465 00:32:05,360 --> 00:32:08,800 So once they corner all the securities, all the small players are at their mercy. 466 00:32:12,160 --> 00:32:13,200 And that's not all. 467 00:32:14,560 --> 00:32:15,760 Citibank makes sure... 468 00:32:16,360 --> 00:32:18,520 ...that it maintains a dominant position in the market. 469 00:32:19,080 --> 00:32:20,080 And how do they do it? 470 00:32:22,600 --> 00:32:24,440 By exploiting the loopholes in the system... 471 00:32:25,400 --> 00:32:27,040 By violating RBI guidelines... 472 00:32:28,680 --> 00:32:30,560 ...and by influencing policy-making in Delhi... 473 00:32:30,960 --> 00:32:32,680 ...through their powerful advisory boards. 474 00:32:37,880 --> 00:32:41,360 More than 80 percent transactions have sophisticated syndicates involved. 475 00:32:41,680 --> 00:32:43,200 They don't let outsiders enter. 476 00:32:45,200 --> 00:32:46,520 And they can easily exploit... 477 00:32:47,360 --> 00:32:49,280 ...the slow and ignorant Indian banking system. 478 00:32:53,320 --> 00:32:54,680 No one even understands this. 479 00:32:57,080 --> 00:32:59,880 Very few journalists like Sucheta Dalal have brought it out. 480 00:33:04,160 --> 00:33:05,560 I'm willing to help. 481 00:33:06,640 --> 00:33:08,080 The whole truth will be out. 482 00:33:09,240 --> 00:33:11,840 I'm ready to cooperate with all the investigative agencies. 483 00:33:13,560 --> 00:33:16,520 But only if I'm exonerated from all the charges. 484 00:33:31,400 --> 00:33:33,040 If I was in your shoes... 485 00:33:35,760 --> 00:33:38,840 ...to start with, I'd be looking into PMS deals. 486 00:33:40,720 --> 00:33:43,360 PMS. Portfolio management services... 487 00:33:45,000 --> 00:33:46,000 ...of Citibank. 488 00:33:47,480 --> 00:33:50,016 Once you do that you'll realise why Citibank is the kingpin... 489 00:33:50,040 --> 00:33:52,000 ...of all the dubious PMS deals in India. 490 00:33:56,360 --> 00:33:59,760 Mr. Tyagi, I will not waste time. 491 00:34:01,440 --> 00:34:02,840 Let us get straight to the point. 492 00:34:05,040 --> 00:34:07,320 There are severe allegations against your bank. 493 00:34:10,320 --> 00:34:11,440 What kind of allegations? 494 00:34:12,000 --> 00:34:16,280 Your bank is involved in irregularities like other banks. 495 00:34:16,480 --> 00:34:17,280 For example? 496 00:34:17,440 --> 00:34:20,320 Irregularities regarding PMS, for example... 497 00:34:21,400 --> 00:34:24,600 You can go through all our books. I have nothing to hide. 498 00:34:25,400 --> 00:34:29,680 In fact, I can personally assist you to get a better understanding of my books. 499 00:34:30,480 --> 00:34:33,440 All our deals, every single one of them, are in strict accordance... 500 00:34:33,480 --> 00:34:35,760 ...with the guidelines set by the Reserve bank of India. 501 00:34:36,680 --> 00:34:38,280 We have never flouted a single rule. 502 00:34:39,880 --> 00:34:41,456 You should know that we have already seen... 503 00:34:41,480 --> 00:34:44,320 ...some of your books and have several issues with it. 504 00:34:45,080 --> 00:34:47,040 But with due respect, sir... 505 00:34:47,560 --> 00:34:50,040 ...misunderstandings are natural in financial matters. 506 00:34:50,960 --> 00:34:53,216 There can be misinterpretation because of ignorance and... 507 00:34:53,240 --> 00:34:55,120 Are you calling us ignorant, Mr. Tyagi? 508 00:34:56,560 --> 00:34:59,440 Not at all. I'm sure you all are very learned men. 509 00:35:01,120 --> 00:35:02,360 But we are also Citibank. 510 00:35:03,440 --> 00:35:05,280 We have been in India since 90 years. 511 00:35:06,960 --> 00:35:08,640 We are very committed to this country. 512 00:35:10,280 --> 00:35:12,120 We have invested large sums of money. 513 00:35:12,800 --> 00:35:15,120 We haven't even taken any dividend for the last four years. 514 00:35:16,680 --> 00:35:19,080 We have nurtured the NRI investment in this country. 515 00:35:19,760 --> 00:35:22,320 We brought the Digital equipment corporation to this country. 516 00:35:24,040 --> 00:35:28,480 I don't understand why being successful is such a crime here. 517 00:35:47,040 --> 00:35:49,200 'Are you sure the CBI is following you?' 518 00:35:49,320 --> 00:35:51,280 'Yes, I've seen them near my house too.' 519 00:35:51,480 --> 00:35:52,920 Then, we can't meet like this. 520 00:35:54,640 --> 00:35:57,320 But there is someone else who is interested in meeting you. 521 00:35:58,960 --> 00:36:03,120 Needless to say, this meeting will be unofficial. 522 00:36:04,840 --> 00:36:06,760 Can you go to Delhi today? 523 00:36:07,280 --> 00:36:10,280 I think you should go. It could be an interesting meeting. 524 00:36:15,840 --> 00:36:18,600 CBI, government and media... 525 00:36:19,360 --> 00:36:21,440 ...are after one man. 526 00:36:23,000 --> 00:36:26,440 But I think we should shift the focus. 527 00:36:27,720 --> 00:36:29,920 Banks, International banks... 528 00:36:30,160 --> 00:36:32,120 ...and government-owned companies. 529 00:36:33,360 --> 00:36:35,080 JPC has limited powers. 530 00:36:36,040 --> 00:36:38,200 And we are not an investigative body also. 531 00:36:38,640 --> 00:36:42,080 'We have tons of information but we can do nothing with it.' 532 00:36:43,280 --> 00:36:45,240 Technically, we can't make it public. 533 00:36:46,080 --> 00:36:50,400 But you can find a way to make it reach your readers. 534 00:36:52,080 --> 00:36:53,960 Once it's out... 535 00:36:54,720 --> 00:36:57,040 ...the CBI will have to investigate. 536 00:36:57,760 --> 00:36:59,360 They will have no excuse. 537 00:37:00,520 --> 00:37:05,440 These are not just files, but the truth of the system. Truth. 538 00:37:07,040 --> 00:37:10,520 But yes, you can only do it in this room. 539 00:37:10,680 --> 00:37:12,520 You can't take anything out of this room. 540 00:37:13,720 --> 00:37:15,840 Mr. Singh has more files. 541 00:37:16,280 --> 00:37:17,880 He's getting it in the afternoon. 542 00:37:54,680 --> 00:37:57,440 Here you are. You need anything else, let me know, okay? 543 00:38:06,400 --> 00:38:09,360 There are some foreign banks who thought they would get away with anything. 544 00:38:09,640 --> 00:38:14,040 They made a mockery of bank receipts and did not even maintain proper records for verification. 545 00:38:14,840 --> 00:38:18,520 Some of the documents of bulk of their securities deals are... 546 00:38:19,080 --> 00:38:20,200 ...conveniently missing. 547 00:38:21,240 --> 00:38:24,400 You can check all the papers and ask me anything you like. 548 00:38:48,040 --> 00:38:50,640 'As we dug deep into the JPC reports and records...' 549 00:38:50,680 --> 00:38:53,320 '...it became very clear that the Harshad Mehta scam...' 550 00:38:53,400 --> 00:38:56,400 '...was a part of the bigger irregularities in the banking system.' 551 00:38:57,040 --> 00:38:59,880 'Irregularities and flaws that Harshad didn't invent...' 552 00:39:00,360 --> 00:39:02,400 '...but he misused them freely.' 553 00:39:03,120 --> 00:39:04,520 'Another thing was clear.' 554 00:39:04,800 --> 00:39:07,456 'Along with Harshad Mehta, it was important to investigate banks...' 555 00:39:07,480 --> 00:39:10,040 '...especially Citibank and its brokers.' 556 00:39:11,240 --> 00:39:14,360 'This was the only way to clean the system completely.' 557 00:39:45,440 --> 00:39:48,440 Sir, I agree some of our dealings may look problematic... 558 00:39:49,600 --> 00:39:51,520 ...and we may have suffered some big losses. 559 00:39:52,400 --> 00:39:53,680 But let me assure you, sir... 560 00:39:53,920 --> 00:39:58,080 ...that none of our PMS clients or our regular customers have lost any money. 561 00:40:00,080 --> 00:40:03,080 Mr. Rao, it's not only about profits and losses. 562 00:40:04,040 --> 00:40:07,280 People have been questioning the way you are operating in the money market. 563 00:40:08,080 --> 00:40:11,400 Everyone is saying, Citibank is a bully. 564 00:40:11,760 --> 00:40:13,680 Sir, the people who are calling us a bully... 565 00:40:14,200 --> 00:40:16,720 ...are the same people who probably couldn't compete with us. 566 00:40:17,720 --> 00:40:19,360 Let me refresh your memory quickly, sir... 567 00:40:19,720 --> 00:40:21,080 ...of how patriotic we are... 568 00:40:21,800 --> 00:40:25,240 ...and what our allegiance to this country means, to us. 569 00:40:25,960 --> 00:40:27,960 1990, just two years back... 570 00:40:28,520 --> 00:40:31,600 ...when India was under the hammer of US trade representative Carla Hills... 571 00:40:32,280 --> 00:40:33,920 ...during the balance of payments crisis. 572 00:40:34,480 --> 00:40:36,720 It was I who stood strongly for India... 573 00:40:36,960 --> 00:40:38,880 ...against the USA threat of trade sanctions. 574 00:40:40,440 --> 00:40:43,640 If you remember, sir, we ran full-page pro-India advertisements. 575 00:40:44,200 --> 00:40:45,840 Just to show how patriotic we are. 576 00:40:47,200 --> 00:40:51,040 And look, today you are calling us foreigners. 577 00:40:52,960 --> 00:40:56,600 Anyway. I'm going to do my best and... 578 00:40:56,680 --> 00:40:58,720 ...I'll try and satisfy you with our actions, sir. 579 00:40:59,560 --> 00:41:00,560 I hope so. 580 00:41:02,000 --> 00:41:05,440 These buffoons from the JPC must have leaked the information to the press. 581 00:41:06,920 --> 00:41:09,760 These jokers are clueless about how business is done in India. 582 00:41:10,640 --> 00:41:13,120 Now I may have handled the Finance Minister for the time being. 583 00:41:14,120 --> 00:41:17,080 But since all our documents are under intense scrutiny... 584 00:41:17,760 --> 00:41:19,640 ...a press hearing can happen anytime. 585 00:41:20,120 --> 00:41:21,560 But these things happen. 586 00:41:22,320 --> 00:41:24,040 There's no need to worry. 587 00:41:25,800 --> 00:41:28,720 In a few days, there will be a cricket match between India and Pakistan... 588 00:41:29,080 --> 00:41:30,880 ...where India is going to defeat Pakistan... 589 00:41:31,320 --> 00:41:33,240 That's it. Everyone will be happy. 590 00:41:34,040 --> 00:41:35,280 They will forget everything. 591 00:41:37,400 --> 00:41:38,440 I don't think so. 592 00:41:40,640 --> 00:41:42,200 Look, it's time for you to move on. 593 00:41:45,800 --> 00:41:47,040 What are you trying to say? 594 00:41:48,600 --> 00:41:50,880 - Are you asking me to resign? - No. 595 00:41:51,440 --> 00:41:53,000 I'm not asking you to resign. 596 00:41:53,640 --> 00:41:55,280 You've been our star performer. 597 00:41:55,760 --> 00:41:58,080 You have earned us a fortune from the treasury department. 598 00:41:58,760 --> 00:42:01,560 'I just want you to stay away from this investigation.' 599 00:42:02,720 --> 00:42:03,920 So congratulations. 600 00:42:04,760 --> 00:42:07,480 You've been promoted and moved to New York. 601 00:42:08,600 --> 00:42:10,960 - You're not serious. - I am. 602 00:42:12,440 --> 00:42:15,440 And now I'm going to order the most expensive wine on the menu. 603 00:42:15,560 --> 00:42:17,800 And unfortunately, you're going to be paying for it. 604 00:42:18,360 --> 00:42:19,680 I hope you're carrying your card. 605 00:42:20,280 --> 00:42:21,280 This is India. 606 00:42:23,120 --> 00:42:24,560 I only deal in cash. 607 00:42:31,320 --> 00:42:33,280 You're going to America in the middle of all this? 608 00:42:34,000 --> 00:42:37,320 Not for a holiday. The management has decided this... 609 00:42:38,160 --> 00:42:39,560 ...and it's the best for all of us. 610 00:42:40,280 --> 00:42:41,600 All of us? Ah! 611 00:42:42,920 --> 00:42:44,160 Or for you and your bank? 612 00:42:46,440 --> 00:42:48,680 Our offices and homes are being raided. 613 00:42:49,600 --> 00:42:51,480 They are looking into our accounts. 614 00:42:52,400 --> 00:42:55,080 They even arrested me, goddamn it! I was in jail. 615 00:42:55,920 --> 00:42:58,560 - But now you're out. - Yeah, but on bail. 616 00:42:58,760 --> 00:43:01,720 Do you have any idea how many cases they have filed against us? 617 00:43:02,280 --> 00:43:05,760 I'm not sure, but not as many as they have filed against Harshad. 618 00:43:07,000 --> 00:43:08,440 So now you think this is funny? 619 00:43:09,520 --> 00:43:11,280 Come on, AK! Relax. 620 00:43:12,520 --> 00:43:13,720 The system is flawed. 621 00:43:14,680 --> 00:43:16,400 And you can't file a case against a system. 622 00:43:17,160 --> 00:43:18,440 You can't arrest a system. 623 00:43:18,560 --> 00:43:20,200 All this is going to die down soon. 624 00:43:21,440 --> 00:43:22,440 Just keep a low profile. 625 00:43:23,960 --> 00:43:26,080 I must go now. Jerry is waiting for me. 626 00:43:27,400 --> 00:43:30,000 But you stay in touch. All the best. 627 00:43:35,440 --> 00:43:39,400 Before the Joint Parliamentary Committee, he didn't even let Citibank go... 628 00:43:39,840 --> 00:43:41,000 What will he do with us? 629 00:43:42,960 --> 00:43:44,040 Wait and watch... 630 00:43:44,720 --> 00:43:48,040 ...when the time is right, he'll come forward like a film hero... 631 00:43:48,080 --> 00:43:49,240 ...and rat us all out. 632 00:43:50,800 --> 00:43:52,760 Harshad is not our enemy. 633 00:43:54,160 --> 00:43:56,320 But he should know he has a lot of enemies. 634 00:43:57,560 --> 00:44:01,760 Though we can't send him back to jail, he should always fear going back. 635 00:44:02,440 --> 00:44:04,760 He should have nightmares about jail. 636 00:44:13,600 --> 00:44:14,840 Come in. Come on. 637 00:44:16,120 --> 00:44:17,280 Start, start. 638 00:44:17,480 --> 00:44:19,640 - What is this? Ashwin! - Search every bloody corner. 639 00:44:22,360 --> 00:44:24,440 What's going on, sir? 640 00:44:26,320 --> 00:44:27,880 We have a search warrant. 641 00:44:28,600 --> 00:44:31,680 Your house is not Marine Drive, that we have come here for a stroll. 642 00:44:32,520 --> 00:44:35,040 - We have some solid information. - What information? 643 00:44:35,800 --> 00:44:36,800 What happened? 644 00:44:37,760 --> 00:44:39,840 Do you know Niraj Shah? 645 00:44:41,640 --> 00:44:42,840 We have met a couple of times. 646 00:44:43,360 --> 00:44:44,360 A couple of times? 647 00:44:45,280 --> 00:44:49,120 According to our information, your families are very close. 648 00:44:49,400 --> 00:44:52,080 You go on holidays together. 649 00:44:52,360 --> 00:44:55,240 We have a common tour operator. We met during a holiday. 650 00:44:56,240 --> 00:44:59,040 Growmore handles their investments too, right? 651 00:44:59,160 --> 00:45:00,480 Maybe. 652 00:45:00,880 --> 00:45:02,656 Do you have any idea how many clients we have? 653 00:45:02,680 --> 00:45:06,480 Do you have any idea that Niraj has a narcotics business? 654 00:45:08,600 --> 00:45:09,600 How would we know? 655 00:45:10,600 --> 00:45:13,160 And what business he does, how does it concern us? 656 00:45:13,360 --> 00:45:16,800 Whether it concerns you or not, we will decide that, Mr. Mehta. 657 00:45:18,320 --> 00:45:19,960 But if you know anything... 658 00:45:20,520 --> 00:45:21,720 ...tell us voluntarily. 659 00:45:23,400 --> 00:45:27,360 Or, you know that we can make the connection. 660 00:45:30,200 --> 00:45:33,200 It will have to be a made-up connection, because in reality there is none. 661 00:45:33,520 --> 00:45:35,680 Mr. Mehta, narcotics... 662 00:45:36,680 --> 00:45:38,320 ...is not like a share market scam. 663 00:45:40,280 --> 00:45:42,120 You must have heard about COFEPOSA. 664 00:45:43,320 --> 00:45:46,920 Conservation of Foreign Exchange and Prevention of Smuggling activities Act. 665 00:45:48,280 --> 00:45:51,520 If you are charged with this, you can forget about living a normal life. 666 00:45:52,760 --> 00:45:56,040 And I am not... I am not f*****g around, okay? 667 00:45:57,520 --> 00:45:59,320 'Sir, we didn't find anything.' 668 00:45:59,720 --> 00:46:00,720 Oh! 669 00:46:03,040 --> 00:46:07,240 It's cocaine... not snacks that you'll find frying in the kitchen. 670 00:46:10,280 --> 00:46:12,960 No one conducts narcotics business from home. 671 00:46:14,240 --> 00:46:17,200 I hope you haven't forgotten our office. 672 00:46:19,000 --> 00:46:22,440 If you remember anything, please pay us a visit. 673 00:46:23,600 --> 00:46:27,040 And if we find something, we'll take you away. 674 00:46:28,840 --> 00:46:29,840 Okay? 675 00:46:32,240 --> 00:46:34,480 - Come on, everybody. Let's move. - 'Yes, Sir.' 676 00:46:39,720 --> 00:46:40,720 Narcotics? 677 00:46:43,440 --> 00:46:44,600 What is going on? 678 00:46:46,720 --> 00:46:48,840 Left to them, they'll call us terrorists next. 679 00:46:53,600 --> 00:46:56,320 We should get prepared. Now, they will regularly raid us. 680 00:47:00,920 --> 00:47:03,680 We had a video camera, didn't we? Where is it? 681 00:47:05,960 --> 00:47:07,400 What will you do with a video camera? 682 00:47:09,440 --> 00:47:10,480 I'll make a film. 683 00:47:12,120 --> 00:47:13,120 Harshad? 684 00:47:14,600 --> 00:47:16,280 I'm recording this video because... 685 00:47:17,120 --> 00:47:21,040 ...if anything happens to me, people should know who is responsible. 686 00:47:42,680 --> 00:47:46,160 Swami ji has severed all ties with us, right? 687 00:47:50,400 --> 00:47:51,760 Now it's time... 688 00:47:53,440 --> 00:47:55,800 ...to wake that Swami from his meditation. 689 00:47:59,000 --> 00:48:01,480 The government and Swami should both know... 690 00:48:02,920 --> 00:48:05,680 ...that Harshad's bad luck can also cast a shadow on them. 691 00:48:10,520 --> 00:48:12,160 If they try to f*** with me... 692 00:48:14,640 --> 00:48:16,480 ...the whole country will f*** them over. 693 00:48:18,480 --> 00:48:21,400 I know how CBI works. 694 00:48:23,000 --> 00:48:27,200 They are on Delhi's leash, and they bark on command. 695 00:48:30,200 --> 00:48:33,840 Pranav, you're a fool. 696 00:48:35,560 --> 00:48:38,160 You should have brought him to me right in the beginning. 697 00:48:39,040 --> 00:48:42,400 Those foolish lawyers who call themselves barristers... 698 00:48:42,520 --> 00:48:45,040 ...and don't even know how to wear a coat properly... 699 00:48:45,400 --> 00:48:46,960 Why did you have to go to them? 700 00:48:48,160 --> 00:48:51,360 Ram uncle, you're the god of the judiciary. 701 00:48:52,000 --> 00:48:55,000 We felt this was too small a matter, to trouble God with. 702 00:48:55,800 --> 00:48:58,440 We didn't know this war would drag on for so long... 703 00:48:58,640 --> 00:49:00,760 ...that the PMO would enter the battlefield. 704 00:49:01,520 --> 00:49:04,480 So I took God's name and brought Harshad here. 705 00:49:05,200 --> 00:49:07,880 Stop buttering me up with this 'God' business. 706 00:49:09,120 --> 00:49:11,640 All this while, you were living on god's mercy. 707 00:49:13,000 --> 00:49:15,640 But now you'll have to work with the law. 708 00:49:17,320 --> 00:49:18,320 Harshad... 709 00:49:19,160 --> 00:49:21,640 ...the one crore that you gave the PM... 710 00:49:22,480 --> 00:49:24,720 ...did you tell anyone about it? 711 00:49:25,720 --> 00:49:26,720 Not yet. 712 00:49:27,760 --> 00:49:31,120 - But I can prove it. - It's my job to prove. 713 00:49:32,520 --> 00:49:33,680 I'm your lawyer. 714 00:49:35,160 --> 00:49:37,240 And listen, now... 715 00:49:37,680 --> 00:49:40,920 ...the police, CBI... whatever they ask... 716 00:49:41,360 --> 00:49:45,080 'You will not talk to them without consulting me.' 717 00:49:45,800 --> 00:49:46,800 'Do you understand?' 718 00:49:52,920 --> 00:49:57,120 In 1991, between 2nd and 4th November, you made some large withdrawals. 719 00:49:59,480 --> 00:50:02,600 Ten lakh rupees from Grindlays Bank, Fort branch. 720 00:50:04,000 --> 00:50:06,520 Thirty lakhs from SBI's main branch. 721 00:50:06,920 --> 00:50:08,880 And two withdrawals in Delhi on 4th November. 722 00:50:09,200 --> 00:50:10,200 Forty-five lakhs. 723 00:50:12,360 --> 00:50:15,680 What were you doing with so much cash? 724 00:50:17,400 --> 00:50:19,800 I don't remember anything. These are very old transactions. 725 00:50:20,080 --> 00:50:21,640 It's a big amount, Mr. Mehta. 726 00:50:22,520 --> 00:50:23,640 Try to remember. 727 00:50:24,800 --> 00:50:27,200 Look, this might be a big amount for you, not for me. 728 00:50:28,240 --> 00:50:29,480 I really don't remember. 729 00:50:33,520 --> 00:50:35,720 Let me know if you remember. 730 00:50:38,600 --> 00:50:41,280 You shouldn't have uttered a single word there. 731 00:50:42,240 --> 00:50:43,600 Why did you let him speak? 732 00:50:44,040 --> 00:50:46,480 - Don't you understand? - But what did I say? 733 00:50:47,040 --> 00:50:49,560 Didn't you say that you don't remember anything about the money? 734 00:50:50,400 --> 00:50:52,216 So 'I don't remember' doesn't mean I said anything. 735 00:50:52,240 --> 00:50:55,960 You have no idea how they can turn this 'I don't remember' into evidence. 736 00:50:56,480 --> 00:51:00,520 Thank God CBI's interrogation is not admissible in court. 737 00:51:01,360 --> 00:51:03,080 Or you would have let the PM off the hook. 738 00:51:06,200 --> 00:51:07,200 Anyway. 739 00:51:08,360 --> 00:51:10,680 I will take care of this Das. 740 00:51:13,360 --> 00:51:14,080 How? 741 00:51:14,120 --> 00:51:17,560 To Mr. KS Das, CBI Chief. 742 00:51:18,440 --> 00:51:21,080 The cash withdrawals made by my client... 743 00:51:21,760 --> 00:51:24,360 ...Mr. Harshad Shantilal Mehta... 744 00:51:24,760 --> 00:51:27,320 ...between 2nd and 4th November, 1991... 745 00:51:28,120 --> 00:51:30,640 ...about which CBI questioned him... 746 00:51:31,120 --> 00:51:33,720 ...are politically sensitive in nature... 747 00:51:34,400 --> 00:51:39,000 '...and Mr. Mehta can disclose details regarding them...' 748 00:51:39,520 --> 00:51:44,920 '...only if he gets immunity from political persecution.' 749 00:51:52,640 --> 00:51:53,680 - Kiran? - Yeah? 750 00:51:53,720 --> 00:51:55,400 Did you read Business Standard's new story? 751 00:51:56,480 --> 00:51:58,136 - What story? - They have published a letter... 752 00:51:58,160 --> 00:52:00,000 ...that Jethmalani wrote to the CBI chief. 753 00:52:00,240 --> 00:52:02,296 In it, he alleges that Harshad might have paid off someone... 754 00:52:02,320 --> 00:52:04,816 ...very powerful in the government. Around one crore or something. 755 00:52:04,840 --> 00:52:06,160 Calls it politically sensitive. 756 00:52:06,520 --> 00:52:08,000 Do you have any idea who it might be? 757 00:52:11,720 --> 00:52:13,720 'So now you're creating rumours in the press also?' 758 00:52:18,160 --> 00:52:22,120 I don't take such risky short positions. I am the big bull. 759 00:52:24,280 --> 00:52:25,760 For now, I've just created a rumour. 760 00:52:27,600 --> 00:52:31,080 But you never know... the Prime Minister might lose both his value and his government... 761 00:52:31,960 --> 00:52:35,960 Do you really think, if this nonsense goes public, it will make a difference? 762 00:52:41,200 --> 00:52:42,200 Do you think... 763 00:52:44,120 --> 00:52:45,960 ...you've been sent here to drink orange juice? 764 00:52:48,000 --> 00:52:49,480 You're here to negotiate, right? 765 00:52:51,080 --> 00:52:53,360 All the cases against us should be withdrawn. 766 00:52:55,080 --> 00:52:59,160 Mr. Harshad Mehta, we don't have a magic wand... 767 00:52:59,880 --> 00:53:01,800 ...which can make everything disappear overnight. 768 00:53:02,480 --> 00:53:05,656 Income tax, CBI, press, everyone is after you... 769 00:53:05,680 --> 00:53:07,400 I know... Everyone is after me. 770 00:53:08,800 --> 00:53:12,320 Sometimes I feel, they'll even accuse me of the bomb blast at BSE. 771 00:53:15,280 --> 00:53:17,360 CBI is already threatening me with COFEPOSA. 772 00:53:17,920 --> 00:53:19,200 They'll charge me with TADA too. 773 00:53:21,080 --> 00:53:23,200 There has to be some middle ground. 774 00:53:25,600 --> 00:53:27,080 You just keep your mouth zipped. 775 00:53:28,120 --> 00:53:31,560 I'll see how you can be helped. 776 00:53:32,320 --> 00:53:33,400 I want it in writing. 777 00:53:34,600 --> 00:53:35,600 In writing? 778 00:53:37,080 --> 00:53:39,880 - Is this Mr. Jethmalani's idea? - He's our lawyer. 779 00:53:41,400 --> 00:53:43,320 Naturally, he will think about our safety. 780 00:53:44,000 --> 00:53:45,280 I want it in writing. 781 00:53:47,640 --> 00:53:49,360 It's impossible to give anything in writing. 782 00:53:49,600 --> 00:53:50,960 'This is all that we can offer.' 783 00:53:51,520 --> 00:53:54,040 Now you decide. What would you like to do? 784 00:54:06,720 --> 00:54:09,640 With this kind of a crowd and this kind of a heat... 785 00:54:09,680 --> 00:54:14,360 ...let me put an end to all the speculations and make it official. 786 00:54:14,440 --> 00:54:17,400 The scam was encouraged... 787 00:54:18,520 --> 00:54:21,336 ...initiated and sustained by the government. 788 00:54:21,360 --> 00:54:25,960 The money of rupees one crore was paid to honourable PV Narasimha Rao... 789 00:54:26,240 --> 00:54:27,800 ...the Prime Minister of India. 790 00:54:28,080 --> 00:54:33,000 And the suitcase and the money was left with Mr. Khandekar... 791 00:54:33,880 --> 00:54:36,640 ...the personal assistant to the Prime Minister... 792 00:54:37,160 --> 00:54:39,760 ...at the Prime Minister's suggestion. 793 00:54:40,160 --> 00:54:43,120 People don't give any human name to scams. 794 00:54:43,400 --> 00:54:46,280 But if a human name is to be given to this scam... 795 00:54:46,560 --> 00:54:49,320 ...it is not the Harshad Mehta scam. 796 00:54:50,080 --> 00:54:51,760 It is a PV Narasimha Rao scam.