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'Lop Nor, China. 1995.'

'China conducted another nuclear test last week.'

'This was the 43rd nuclear blast conducted by China.'

'It is believed that the nuclear bomb used in this test'

'is sufficient to destroy any large Indian city completely.'

Our neighbouring country has carried out another test.

Now, we need to respond to this.

But when and how? You tell me.

I will meet with the PM myself and give him my report.

Sir, each and every word must be measured carefully.

Sir, let's not send our badminton team this year

for any tournament in which China is taking part.

Sir, let's ban Chinese food.

We will not send Alphonso mangoes to China this year.

Are 'momos' from China? I like them.

We should also conduct a nuclear test.

It's time for India to become a nuclear state.

What is your name?

Ashwat Raina.

Which department?

Research and Strategy.

Good.

But for now, this isn't the place for you to talk

but only to listen.

We are busy criticising China,

and you're going off the topic.

This isn't the time to criticise. This is the time to take action.

What do you mean?

Should we also explode a bomb?

Yes, sir.

I have a plan called Nuclear Peace.

If we have an atom bomb, there will be peace in the country.

Mr Raina, your research is weak.

We have an atom bomb since 1974.

That was a peaceful nuclear explosion.

A car is always test driven

to see how well it can run.

You don't worry about that. Let it be.

Mr Tripathi, let him speak.

Let him talk till the time the tea arrives.

Yes, son. Go on.

We are talking nervously inside this room today.

Why?

When will India also gain respect in the eyes of the world?

Look at America.

They've tested more than 1000 atom bombs.

On the ground, in the sky and even in the ocean.

They've tested everywhere.

They're a superpower today.

China is following in their footsteps.

They've done 43 tests.

And they're supplying one atom bomb after another to Pakistan.

The country is under threat.

We cannot just be sitting on our hands and criticising.

We need to show the world our power.

We can't let fear silence us anymore.

We need to take action.

The tea has arrived! - The tea is here!

Sir, my entire plan is in this floppy disk.

We'll have to do this test without letting the USA get any hints.

Or they can attack us.

Their satellites are always watching... - Give me the floppy.

I'll keep it. Give it to me.

Come on.

Please eat. Why are you feeling shy?

Hey, listen.

Your name... - Ashwat.

Yes!

One mustn't talk openly about such matters.

This needs to be dealt with in a slightly different manner.

Here's what you will do.

Prepare a report.

Sure, sir. I'll ready it by tomorrow.

And yes... Keep it brief.

The PM doesn't have the time to read lengthy reports.

If you write it well, then I'll take you to meet the PM.

Yes, sir. - All the best.

Ten!

Nine!

Eight!

Dad, seven more. - Okay.

Seven!

Okay.

We're done. Now, go and play.

Ashwat, come here.

He exhausted me.

What's the matter?

You look happy today.

Are you alright?

I'm not always so serious.

Yes, you are!

You're always serious.

I should also get a medal like your father.

For being happy with such a serious husband.

Like him, I might also be able to do something for my country.

They're talking about introducing me to the PM.

Seriously?

Finally, something to make dad proud.

Ashwat, he was always proud of you.

Really? - Absolutely.

Do you know that he wanted me to join the army like him?

Ashwat.

Only uniforms don't make heroes. Intentions do.

And I'm sure,

that you will manage to impress the PM.

Now, tell me what the meeting is going to be about.

I'll tell you.

After it's done.

Ashwat, you're late! Will you make the PM wait?

Sorry, sir. I had to include

a lot of information in this. - Okay. Give me the file.

Should I come along?

Where?

I'll handle it. Please sit here.

You don't get it.

A nuclear plant will benefit us greatly.

Mr Yadav did a great job today!

Let this test happen.

Then our Chinese neighbours will know.

We won't let fear hold us back anymore.

Great!

'The US satellites got to know about India's nuclear test.'

After President Clinton's stern warning,

the nuclear programme has been halted.

'India's action threatens the stability of Asia.'

'And challenges the firm international consensus'

'to stop all nuclear testing.'

'The USA has issued a clear warning'

'that if India doesn't refrain from nuclear testing,'

'then military action will be initiated at the nuclear sites.'

'Pakistan has also objected vehemently.'

'India's pursuit of a nuclear and ballistic weapons programme'

'is of serious concern.'

'Of equal concern is its reluctance to engage'

'in a meaningful dialogue.'

It was a routine check being conducted in Pokhran.

It wasn't a test.

This was all a misunderstanding.

We will find whoever has caused this panic.

I have nothing to do with the execution of this mission.

Mr Yadav, you didn't even take me to meet the PM.

That's right.

Your plan was rubbish.

You were very confident earlier.

But what happened?

You embarrassed your country in front of the whole world.

But no one listened to my plan.

Such vast information cannot be condensed into two pages.

The project was executed without me.

Now, I'm being blamed for its failure.

Why didn't you write down all that you knew?

Sir, I gave you the floppy.

It's still gathering dust over here.

If you had seen it then... - You are dismissed!

Meeting over.

"Why is it already time for the sun to rise?"

"Why did it all end before even getting off the ground?"

"My dream..."

"It could not be saved."

'Ashwat should have appealed against his suspension.'

Sushma, didn't I give you Mr Sharma's number?

Speak softly, he'll hear you.

You know, he doesn't discuss his work with anyone.

Even I don't know what happened.

Forget what happened.

But it's been two months now.

Why doesn't Ashwat find another job?

He's done engineering from IIT.

I have a job at the observatory.

It'll be a nice change for Ashwat in Mussoorie.

His ambition is to do something for the country.

What country? This country has made him homeless!

Who will look after Prahlad if you work the night shift?

Dad, please talk softly! Please!

You don't worry.

We'll manage.

"My dream was the best gift I ever had."

"I'll never be able to forget the memories it gave me."

"No matter how hard I tried,"

"my dream"

"could not be saved."

"My dream..."

"My dream..."

"My dream could not be saved."

"It could not be saved."

Hello? - Hi, son. Did you drink milk?

I don't want to.

You'll have to drink a little.

Did you finish the science project? You have to submit it tomorrow.

Where is your dad? - He's giving tuitions.

At this hour!

Sir, excuse me. It's eight o'clock.

So? - We need to go home.

The class was only till 6 pm.

One doesn't study for the civil services by the clock.

Look at your syllabus.

Now, concentrate.

Sir, you're making us revise the syllabus the second time.

Dad, my science project...

Mom said that you'd help me finish it.

Sit down!

Not now, I'm teaching them.

Dad, when will we do it then? I need to sleep too.

You start. I'll be there.

Okay, guys. Only 6-7 classes remain.

If you study with all your heart, I am sure you will top the exam.

Sir, we don't want to top. We just want a government job.

A car with the red beacon and a huge house.

That's all we want.

This...

This is the attitude that your generation has.

Do you know the meaning of civil servant?

It's a service to the nation.

If you can't do that,

then don't waste a spot!

Come on!

Hi! - Hi.

Hey, you haven't put on your shoes yet!

Go and bring them, or you'll be late.

Hurry up!

Did you take all your books?

Prahlad!

Where is your science project?

I went to sleep by the time dad came back.

I forgot.

What do you mean you forgot?

Couldn't you help him a little?

Sushma, my class went on till very late.

And he's a big boy now.

He can do his own project. Right?

Ashwat, he does everything himself!

He is more independent and mature than other boys his age!

He cooperates so much with us.

Can't we push ourselves a little for his sake?

Sushma, we are doing our best.

I am doing my best. Not you.

Prahlad, go and make your bed.

I already did.

You did?

So...

Fill water in the bottle. Go.

Ashwat, how long will this go on?

Do you know they charge tuition fees by the hour?

And you teach a two-hour class for five hours!

Studying for civil exams is hard. Students need extra time.

And Prahlad?

Who is responsible for his studies?

Is his father capable

of paying for his tuition fees, extra classes and

IIT and IAS entrance exams in the future?

Sushma, he's nine years old. We have time!

Oh, really?

We have time!

I don't believe this!

When it comes to his project, you say that he's old enough.

When it comes to you preparing for his future, you say we have time.

What nonsense is that, Ashwat?

We're running out of savings.

When will you stop part-time tuitions and get a proper job?

Come here.

Come here.

Who knows what burden you're carrying for the last three years?

It is crushing not just you, but all of us.

Ashwat, learn to shoulder your responsibilities.

Take care of your family,

and I'll give you a medal.

Let's go, son. We're getting late.

Sorry, papa.

Mom yelled at you because of me.

It's okay.

First place.

Bye, champ! - Bye, papa.

'The darkness will disappear.'

'The sun will shine.'

'The lotus will bloom.'

'Thank you very much!'

'Mr Atal Bihari Vajpayee becoming the new PM has brought new hope.'

'I swear in the name of God'

'that as a Minister for the Union, if any matter'

'is brought under my consideration'

'or shall become known to me,'

'I will not communicate it or reveal it to any person or persons...'

'The strong cabinet of the Vajpayee government appears to be'

'the answer for the political instability of the last 3 years.'

Welcome, sir.

All those who brought flowers, please leave the room.

The time it took me to reach my office from the car,

Pakistan's newly launched Ghauri missile

could destroy the whole of New Delhi in that time.

We also conducted a test to counter Pakistan's and China's many tests.

In 1995.

It failed.

Does anyone remember?

All those who know nothing about it,

get out!

Mr Tripathi, where are you going? - I...

Please don't disturb me for the next half hour.

Weren't you a part of the committee?

Let's start with you.

Good morning, mom! - Good morning!

You're ready on time today.

And dad helped me with my homework too.

Really? This is for you.

This is for you.

Thanks.

Mom and dad are arriving tonight.

Don't forget to pick them up.

Yes, of course.

It's a job offer from Delhi Open University.

In the engineering department.

I've been called for the interview.

I better go.

Eat curd and sugar before that.

'Gorkha School, Dehradun Cantonment.'

Ashwat Raina? - Yes.

Please come.

Good morning!

Good morning!

You...

Himanshu Shukla.

Principal secretary to the prime minister.

Isn't this a job interview? - No, of course not.

This interview is for what you did in 1995.

I don't want to talk about it.

You need my permission to enter

as well as to leave.

Sit down.

Why did your plan fail?

It wasn't my plan that failed.

You should have done your homework.

All the details are in the floppy disk.

All the files on the floppy were coded.

Was no one able to access the files, or did no one even try?

This is an official enquiry.

Please answer my questions.

Tell me.

What was your plan?

Mr Shukla, it's too late for an enquiry.

Now, you can't do me any harm.

What happened in 1995

was a failure for the country.

This is not about you, mister.

You are answerable to your country.

Not anymore.

I have left all that behind.

Anyway, your system

doesn't appreciate talent like mine.

Are you Ajitabh Raina's son?

I served under him in the Indo-China war.

He was awarded the 'Vir Chakra' for his role in the war.

But he was not very happy.

You know why?

Because we lost that war!

If he was sitting here in your place,

then he would have put the country before himself.

The files in this floppy are useless since they won't open.

You can keep it.

How long did you serve under him?

The plan has two parts.

A team of scientists and engineers makes the bomb.

And the army

installs the bombs.

There was a third part as well.

It was the most important.

No one paid any attention to it.

Secrecy.

Our operation was discovered because the Pokhran Range is an open space.

Everyone began preparations in broad daylight.

Yadav and his team didn't read my plan fully.

No one accessed the floppy.

And no one let me explain.

What is in the floppy?

Satellites.

America's Lacrosse satellites

are keeping an eye on us at all times.

The USA had the advantage of these satellites in the Gulf war too.

They can zoom in to see the time on someone's wristwatch.

Thermal imaging

can capture nocturnal activities.

This satellite captures everything.

They can see through the clouds.

My plan was to avoid them completely.

How?

Indian...

Space...

Agency.

That's a civilian organisation.

This organisation could have monitored American satellites

and given us the timelines to work in Pokhran.

My plan combined science with common sense.

But no one listened to me.

India would have been a nuclear state today.

It will be.

We're planning another test.

The Prime Minister is very excited.

Oh.

That's why the enquiry.

Thank you for your time.

After listening to your plan, we might succeed this time.

This plan isn't as simple as it sounds.

Good luck finding someone to execute it.

We'll find someone since you won't work on it.

Why would you?

Whoever will work on it

will have to do so without an official post,

a salary or a medal.

If you know of any such person...

Here is my offer.

Thank you.

Sir!

A single person can't do this job alone.

This mission requires a team.

So do it.

Clean the slate.

Yeah?

Ashwat?

Ashwat!

Did you sleep here?

Go and sit outside with mom and dad till I serve breakfast. Go.

Good morning!

Ashwat, take off your slippers. They're showing Mahabharata on TV.

How did five Pandavas defeat one hundred Kauravas?

With Lord Krishna's sermon.

There were just five Pandavas

but each had his own strength.

And it was their superpower.

Was their power equal to one hundred?

Yes. Come, sit here.

Yudhishthir was the eldest.

He was known as Dharma Raj.

He always followed the path of duty.

Then there was Arjun.

He's the one standing behind Lord Krishna on the chariot.

He never missed an aim.

That's how focused he was.

'There was a third part as well. It was the most important.'

'No one paid any attention to it. Secrecy.'

Sahadev would look at the sky and know the problem beforehand.

Nakul, although known for his good looks,

had a keen and astute observation.

Tell me about Lord Krishna.

Sir, let me present to you the Pandavas.

From the Mahabharata? - Yes, sir.

Pokhran is our Kurukshetra.

And the satellites are the Kauravas.

We don't need quantity to win this war.

We need quality.

Five Pandavas were enough to defeat a hundred Kauravas.

Only one person will be our point of contact from each organisation.

No one else will know anything about this mission.

The eldest brother...

BARC.

Bhabha Atomic Research Centre will provide the bombs.

Their point of contact will be...

Yudhishthir.

Dr Viraf Wadia.

The youngest scientist to win the 'Sarvashri'.

Dr Wadia! - Dr Wadia!

What was your inspiration to do research on nuclear energy?

From a lift. - A lift?

Yes. - As in?

Some years ago, I was stuck inside a lift. I couldn't breathe.

I suffer from claustrophobia.

I decided that this country needs unlimited power supply.

Nuclear energy is the way forward.

Hopefully, someday there will be no more power cuts in India.

And the lifts won't get stuck.

Next is Arjun.

Our defence lab DRDO.

They will supply the detonators to explode the bombs.

Dr Naresh Sinha.

He's with DRDO for 30 years now. - Yes.

His experience will be very valuable to us.

'Have you seen my wallet?'

It was here a moment ago. Where is it?

Prank! - Wallet.

It's in your pocket, and you're looking for it everywhere.

Sorry. - You launch such big missiles.

But you forget where you've kept your wallet.

Did I forget something else? - Your glasses.

Okay.

Thank you. Bye!

Bye.

Bheem. Major Prem from the army.

He's already posted at the Pokhran Range.

We can't find a better officer than him for our mission.

Is this bunker at 135 degrees?

Yes, sir!

Are you sure?

Yes, sir. - Yes, sir.

It's 130 degrees.

Check.

How much is it?

Sir, 130 degrees.

Do it again.

Major Prem! Do you know that he was a part of the failed mission?

Sir, failure is a great teacher.

I'm sure about my Bheem.

But I'm not so sure about him.

Sir, he must already be aware of the technical problems.

He will be an asset.

He failed in 1995.

Sir, you're giving me a chance as well.

Fair enough. Next.

Puru Ranganathan.

He's from the Indian Space Agency.

Sir, this will be a game changer.

He will make our work schedule satellite proof.

He will be our Sahadev.

He's a patriot.

He's received many offers from international space agencies.

Including the USA, Russia and Germany.

He could have gone anywhere.

But he declined all the offers.

Our last Pandava, Nakul.

From the intelligence services.

He will help us in keeping our on-ground proceedings a secret.

RAW. - No, no. No RAW.

RAW may be the best agency.

But it's under the watchful eyes of CIA and other spy agencies.

Here you go. - Sir, with all due respect, we can't omit RAW.

The secrecy of the entire mission will depend on just one person.

I know just the person for the job.

Meet Ambalika Bandyopadhyay from the Intelligence Bureau.

Our mission's base will be Pokhran fort which Ambalika will secure.

You'll go there as officers of the Archaeological Survey of India.

I'll get the IDs made.

Ambalika, our real names will not be on the IDs.

We will use aliases.

So, is my name Nakul?

Nice name for a girl.

It wasn't planned that way.

And what's your name?

Krishna.

Krishna Joshi.

Our guide.

Our charioteer.

I'll get travel and accommodation arranged in the name of Pandavas.

We'll have to travel separately.

Feel free to call me anytime, day or night.

We'll need mobile phones to use for the operation.

It will be safer. - Sir, who is this?

Siddhant.

He lost his life in Siachen.

I'm sorry, sir. - No, don't be.

He's a martyr.

I'm very proud of him.

But you don't expect any acclaim.

All credit will be given to scientists and engineers.

Sir, you don't know me.

I am my father's son.

Sure you are.

They've shut down the only thing to see in this desert!

This country has gone to the dogs!

Let's go from here. It's shut!

Let's go. - Where are you going?

Move back!

Hi! - Move back!

Can I see your ID please?

Let him enter. - Stop trying to get in.

Stop pushing from the back! - Move back!

Well done.

Thanks.

The fort is being secured.

It will be fully secured by tonight.

We've ensured 24x7 surveillance here and at the guest house.

We shouldn't secure the guest house.

The locals can get suspicious. We must blend in with the tourists.

I'm here to ensure your security. I think you need it everywhere.

This is what happened in 1995.

Scientists and engineers were roaming around with security.

It's too obvious.

Here. Only the two of us will have cell phones.

I'll message you the passcodes every day.

Thanks. Has the team arrived?

Yes, they're waiting for you.

How will we work in this heat?

This isn't Shimla.

If you stand inside an army bunker,

then this cooler will also feel like an AC.

So many scientists are here, but the fax machine is out of order.

What could be the problem?

Come on!

Seems like a problem in the circuit.

Come on!

Gentlemen!

Ashwat Raina.

Ashwat, you already know everyone.

Yes, of course.

It's an honour to work with all of you.

Shall we begin?

Excuse me.

I am allergic to dust.

Get used to it.

There's only dust there.

Pokhran Range.

In 30 days, we need to test six nuclear bombs here.

Hidden from the world's eyes.

What's the situation of the underground shafts?

These three shafts are already at the Range.

White House.

Taj Mahal.

And Kumbhakaran.

But they're filled with water.

It won't be easy to drain the water as they are 250 metres deep.

And the other 3 shafts?

We don't have time to dig new shafts.

But...

I have identified three dry wells.

We can get those ready.

They need to be ready one week before the test.

So that I can assemble the bombs inside the Prayer Hall

and install them in the shafts.

Bombs will have to be connected to the control room via cables.

The six safety locks will be in the control room.

And the seventh stage...

Is the blast.

The plan seems easy, but it's hard to keep this mission covert.

Since 1995,

3 American satellites are watching us closely.

But...

When one satellite is moving into another satellite's position,

we get a few hours of respite.

No one is watching the Range during this gap.

This is called a blind spot.

We will get two such blind spots every day.

One during the day and one at night.

We'll work only during the blind spots at night.

It'll be very hot during the day. There are many sandstorms too.

All of you will be given new passcodes daily, to enter the range.

Today's passcode.

Come and hug me. Who knows

when this night will come again?

Doesn't sound like a code.

Exactly.

You mean, there will be a new passcode every day!

And you all will address each other with your code names only.

Do you remember? - Nakul.

Bheem.

Yudhishthir. - Sahadev.

I am...

The one with the bow and the arrow.

Arjun.

Arjun, yes. Arjun.

And remember. Code names and passcodes are very important.

This area is full of spies.

We will work only in army uniforms at the Range.

So that the villagers don't get suspicious.

Yes.

Uniforms have been ordered.

They're at the base.

It's important to cover our tracks at the Range.

So that when the second satellite enters the orbit,

everything looks just the same.

Like a mirage.

Do you all know the meaning of Pokhran?

The land of five mirages.

You always wanted to be in the army, didn't you?

Yes.

My father was in the army.

But my flat foot...

Flat foot?

I never really made it.

It's amazing to wear a uniform.

We might as well have covered ourselves in blankets.

The heat is already overbearing!

How will I work in such loose pants?

Do I manage my pants or the satellite orbit?

I feel great in this uniform.

Just one issue.

Your rank is Major. Mine is Captain.

Major sounds more senior.

Because I am a Major.

Do you have any idea how hard a soldier's life is?

You don't know the importance

of this uniform.

Major.

Please consider us a part of your unit for some days.

This is a new situation for all of us.

We need your help.

By the time the mission ends, we will try

to prove worthy of these uniforms. Please!

Perhaps, I got carried away.

We're a team.

"We're an unstoppable force, full of gusto."

"We're moving ahead without fear. We won't bow out now."

"We're an unstoppable force, full of gusto."

"We're moving ahead without fear. We won't bow out now."

"We can lay down our lives for the sake of our country."

"We can lay down our lives for the sake of our country."

Remember the drill? - Yes, sir.

What's today's passcode?

Come and hug me. Who knows when this night will come again?

You can go.

"We're an unstoppable force, full of gusto."

"We're moving ahead without fear. We won't bow out now."

"We can lay down our lives for the sake of our country."

"We will fight the whole world for the sake of our country."

"Our dreams were in shackles"

"which did not let us fly."

"It's different now. We're on our way to get what's ours."

"Once again, we are full of determination."

"We can lay down our lives for the sake of our country."

"We will fight the whole world for the sake of our country."

"We're an unstoppable force, full of gusto."

"We're moving ahead without fear. We won't bow out now."

"We're an unstoppable force, full of gusto."

"We're moving ahead without fear. We won't bow out now."

This is taking a lot of time to reach.

I have vertigo.

The sheets are completely rusted.

Yes, we need to change them.

Even the walls have developed cracks.

It'll take time to get this shaft ready.

That's it. We cannot go any further.

There's too much water.

Like I'd said, we need to pump it out immediately.

Can we move up a bit slowly?

You need to have courage for a higher rank.

Look up.

Blind spot opens at 19:30 hours.

Copy.

Good to go.

Keep it down.

It's too slow to pump out the water in time.

We need pumps with greater horsepower.

60 minutes to go. - Okay, out.

Stop work! Clean up time!

Come on!

Captain, all set? - Yes.

But now the water will flow non-stop.

How will we hide it? - We don't need to hide it.

When the satellite picks up on this board, they will think

that the water supply cadre is training over here.

Come on.

Conceal the track. Leave no trace. Come on.

Pull it down.

Hurry!

Go back! Soldiers move towards your bunkers.

Five minutes to go!

30 seconds. Hurry up!

Do you think it worked?

I hope so.

Otherwise, we'll read in the papers tomorrow.

'Jaisalmer. Next Morning.'

For the last 18 hours, there's massive activity near the Range.

As in, many people are moving in and out.

You know how powerful the American satellites are.

Nothing could happen there.

Look at this.

These people are doing repair work at the Pokhran fort.

And the same people

are seen in army uniforms too.

How is that?

You think, the satellites are missing something?

We should go and check ourselves.

Pokhran.

Well done, guys.

This needs to continue for the next 29 days.

When will you get the stores?

I've informed the store keepers. I'll pick it up on 28th April.

28th April.

That's 'Akshaya Tritiya'.

Stores?

Stores as in the bombs.

How will you get them?

It's quite simple actually.

Each plutonium ball is a little bigger than this.

What? Are you serious? - That's it!

This is it.

I can bring them on a scooter.

Maybe another time.

Let's stick to the plan for the stores.

Major Prem has arranged four armour-plated trucks for you.

You'll reach BARC late.

Around 2 am, when there is minimum staff on duty.

Your colleagues should be ready and waiting for you at the vault.

Sir, this is very sudden.

Where are these packages going?

To the nuclear facility in Chennai.

That's all I know.

Release papers.

You'll go to the Mumbai airport from there.

The people of this city are unaware

of what's passing through their city.

If this explodes, the entire city will go under the ground.

Really, sir?

In minutes, officer.

It'll happen in minutes.

Made in India.

You will land at the Jaisalmer airport at 10 am.

Major Prem and Ambalika will meet you at the airport.

Four armour-plated trucks will take the stores to the Range.

The eagle has landed.

Good!

When will the satellite blind spot open?

The blind spot starts at 20:03.

Ambalika, this is make or break.

The trucks should be nowhere near the range before the blind spot.

Clear? - Clear.

So this means that we can't leave from here before 6 pm.

Great! What will we do until then?

You're in Jaisalmer. Go sightseeing.

Funny.

"Auspicious songs are being sung. The heart dances with joy."

"With pomp and show, this is a dream come true."

"The earth welcomes us. The sky watches from above."

"Everyone prepares for the celebrations."

"There's joy, there's abundance, and there's happiness."

"The auspicious day is here."

"Everyone rejoices on this auspicious day."

"Everyone smiles."

"The auspicious day is here."

"The moon and the stars are shining..."

Passcode, please.

This matter will be stretched far.

"The stars twinkle in the sky."

"The stars twinkle in the sky."

"May everyone be happy."

"May everyone feed on sweets."

"This auspicious day, filled with good fortune is here."

"We welcome it. We welcome it."

"Sing happy songs. It's an auspicious day!"

"May no cast the evil eye. It's an auspicious day!"

"Adorn the place with flowers. It's an auspicious day!"

"All rejoice."

"The auspicious day is here."

"The auspicious day is here."

Wow! It's almost as big as an orange.

Krishna, a call from Delhi for you.

Sir, perfect timing! I was just about to call you.

The stores are here.

Ashwat, stop everything for now.

We might not do this test.

What? Sir, how...

Ashwat, I can't say anything more. I'll keep you posted. Bye.

'There's been a lot of pressure on the Vajpayee government lately.'

'Some important coalition partners'

'are talking about withdrawing support.'

'There was a commotion in the parliament because of this.'

'Sit down.'

Interview?

Of course, Ashwat.

Oh, yes, I remember, for Prahlad's school, right?

What's the matter?

Since you've gone to Delhi, for the first time, you seem low.

You don't sound excited about meeting your wife and child.

Is everything alright?

Sushma, it's not that. I am missing you both.

The stress is getting to me.

Yes, I can imagine.

Even teaching jobs are stressful these days.

Sushma, it's not that kind of stress.

The situation is different here.

Yes, and you won't tell me about it.

You're treating your teaching job

as if you're working for the Prime Minister.

Sorry.

I'm so sorry, I didn't mean that.

It's okay.

Ashwat...

Listen to me.

You've got this opportunity after a long time.

Don't let anybody take it away from you.

Okay?

I love you.

I love you too.

Bye. - Bye.

'Whenever the need arose,'

'we have helped the government during crisis.'

Do you know how serious the situation is?

Coalition parties are threatening us to take their support back.

How will you test when we don't have a Prime Minister?

Sir, when is the no-confidence motion?

In two weeks.

What if we perform the test before the no-confidence motion?

Hey...

Look, I understand you don't know much about politics.

But you are an engineer.

If you require more than 15 days to accomplish a task,

how will you finish it in 10 days?

I can.

It's too much of a risk, Ashwat.

Your son sacrificed his life for the country.

He didn't think about any risk.

You keep my son out of this, mister.

My son sacrificed his life for the pride of this country.

You're talking about putting the dignity of the country at stake.

This conversation is over.

'I want this tradition to continue.'

'The political game will continue.'

'Governments will form and fall.'

'Political parties will come and go.'

'But this country should remain standing tall.'

'The democracy of the country must live on.'

Thank God, his interview went well.

He knew all the answers. - Yes.

Come on, Ashwat.

You were not concentrating.

Couldn't you forget your stress at least for today?

I'm sorry, I am busy with something.

What is it?

You've changed because of work.

I used to like your long hair.

What sound was that?

What sound?

I heard a beep. - Prahlad.

Prahlad!

Are you okay? - Yes.

Come on, you both leave.

What do you mean by that?

Aren't we going to your house?

Ashwat, we'll get his form in the evening.

We can spend some time together. - Sushma...

It'll be dark by the time you reach Mussoorie.

I will collect the form and courier it to you.

It's unsafe to travel at night.

Please, come. - You...

Come on.

Driver, drive carefully.

Bye, champ. - Bye, dad.

Ten days?

It's not possible.

We have not even finished fixing half of the cables.

Akshay, it will take a long time to get approval

for the delivery dates for the detonators.

Ashwat. - Yes, Ashwat.

Then take advantage of your seniority.

Detonators have to reach here T minus three days.

Ashwat, we have to put sandbags in the shafts.

The packing should be very secure.

We already have limited time, how can we do it sooner?

Day shift. Puru...

When are the blind spots of the satellites during the day?

It's very risky. We've discussed this.

Ashwat, you very well know that there are sandstorms during the day.

It'll be impossible to manage.

Your job is to handle difficult situations.

We'll conduct the test in 10 days, and that's final.

Do you know the power of these bombs?

If we don't seal the shafts properly, not just Pokhran,

the whole of Rajasthan will go underground.

It needs 100 percent precision and 200 percent planning.

We need to test three different bombs at once.

For 100 percent precision and 200 percent planning,

10 days are enough. Understood?

Don't tell me the problem. Find a solution.

Ashwat,

we had compromised a test.

Why do you want to succumb to political pressure?

Do you want to fail again like 1995?

You don't worry about the failure.

If we fail this time,

I will take the responsibility.

Here, fix this cable there and fix this one here.

I'm so tired.

I've never worked so much even when I was young. - Come on, fast!

Come on!

Come on, fix it.

Last 60 minutes, Krishna, start wrapping up.

Okay, Sahadev.

Come on, wrap-up time. Wrap-up time.

Naresh.

Here.

Don't die.

There are only 9 days left.

Who will be here?

I think, Ashwat is planning my death.

Well done, guys.

If we keep up this pace, I think we'll be done on time.

Sandstorm.

It'll pass in 30 minutes.

All units to the bunker!

Come on! Pull it up.

Come on!

Come on, move!

Everybody, go to the bunker!

How long for the satellite to get above us?

15 minutes, why?

All the covers have flown off.

The shafts and machines are visible.

Everyone back to position, fast!

Tie it up!

Only 5 minutes left, move from there! Hurry up!

Okay, out.

Come on.

Lower the contraption, clear the tyre marks.

Now! Now!

What happened?

Darn it! Take the wheel.

Out!

Push!

Push!

Three minutes.

Push!

60 seconds.

Get in!

They'll never make it.

I had warned him about the sandstorms.

30 seconds to go.

5, 4,

3, 2, 1!

Did we make it?

What happened?

Did you find anything?

How did the agency miss this?

What did they miss?

This jeep is parked in the opposite direction.

And here,

the direction matches the other vehicles.

So?

It means this jeep moved.

Then where are the tyre marks?

Tyre marks are visible in the desert for many days.

That's great, Daniel. You got a great point.

I want you to call the CIA right away and tell them everything.

They'll inform Bill Clinton,

and by tomorrow, he'll call the Prime Minister of India.

Everything will be done in a jiffy.

Careful.

We need more proof.

How much proof do you need?

I can feel the heat even in my stomach.

I can't even taste the snack.

What's the need for the drama?

Eat quickly, it's time for our night shift.

You sit in the air-conditioned room all day long.

We get tanned in the scorching sun.

Hello.

I'll also have snacks. Make it a little spicy.

Hello.

Daniel. - Sahadev.

Hi, Daniel.

Hi. - Arjun from ASI.

Oh, ASI.

I saw the Taj Mahal, the Qutub Minar.

I didn't see the Pokhran fort.

So, like, when do we get to see it?

Soon.

Oh, soon. Okay.

I think, I ran into your boss the other day.

What's his name? - Krishna Joshi.

Yes, Krishna. He's a sweet guy.

Sweet.

He's a very strict guy.

No, he's very sweet. He was here with his whole family.

Ashwat's family is not here.

No, he doesn't have a family here.

Oh, maybe I was mistaken.

We're getting late.

Okay, bye. - Bye.

What was he saying?

I love some spice.

Oh God!

Sir, this is a fake name.

Five Pandavas from Mahabharata.

Yudhishthir, Bheem, Arjun, Nakul, Sahadev.

One name is real, Ashwat Raina.

He was a part of the nuclear test in 1995.

How do you know?

The ISI of Pakistan is no less than your CIA.

Okay, let's tail him.

Hello?

Hello, dad, Ashwat here.

Where are you?

You forgot your family after going to Delhi.

Dad, that's not true.

Son, you can at least call us regularly.

Sushma gets worried.

She handles the house all alone.

Here, talk to her.

Sushma!

Yes, father. - Ashwat has called.

Where have you been?

Why didn't you call for two days?

I was busy with work, I'm working a double shift.

Ashwat, what are you hiding from me?

There's no engineering department in your university

nor does anyone named Ashwat Raina works there.

What's happening?

Did you call up the university?

Of course, I had to call.

You forgot to send Prahlad's school form and didn't call for two days.

What was I supposed to do? I was worried.

It is nothing to worry about, Sushma.

My department is new, our phone lines are different.

I will take leave for one week and get the form there.

No, please.

The deadline is nearing, you just courier it.

Give me your number so that I can contact you.

Come on, quickly.

Sushma, I don't remember the numbers.

I'll have to hang up, there's a long queue waiting.

Don't worry about the forms, Sushma.

Bye. - Hey...

He's lying to his wife.

She thinks he's a teacher in a college in Delhi.

Get me some onion slices.

If his wife learns that he's in Pokhran...

Then he will have to tell her the truth.

Let's add some fuel to the fire.

Hello?

Is it Ms Sushma?

Yes.

Greetings, Ms Sushma.

Ashwat has left a parcel here to send to you.

Yes, tell me.

I think he forgot to write the pin code.

You tell me, I'll courier it soon.

One moment, I will tell you.

Are you calling from the university campus?

Campus?

No, I am calling from Pokhran, Rajasthan from the RDDC Guest House.

Ashwat is staying in our guest house.

What is he doing in Rajasthan?

He's come with his wife on a honeymoon package.

That's all I know.

What is the pin code?

It's okay. I...

I will come there to collect it.

Repair this soon.

Fix more machinery.

Ashwat, what are you saying?

There's already too much load on the generators.

Don't you know, an overload could cause a blackout?

I'm sorry, I can't allow it.

Please watch your tone.

Understand our problem, not our tone.

Working at this speed could compromise the mission.

Why don't you understand that?

I thought she'd argue on the phone.

But she's coming here.

Daniel, can you hear me?

I've cleaned the room. Do you need something else?

No.

Okay.

Listen.

Yes. - Send some tea.

Okay.

Did you get something?

That was too close.

Ashwat, the tension has increased.

You're pushing everyone too much.

Honestly, everyone is upset with you.

I don't care.

But you care about your work, right?

The issue of the generator is genuine.

You know that White House needs a lot of power, right?

Generator.

Why are you whispering?

Generator.

Alright, I agree.

What's your plan? How can we do it?

Okay, let's go step by step.

First of all...

You?

What are you doing here?

I should be asking you that.

This is Sushma, my wife, this is...

Hi.

Ashwat, we'll...

We'll talk later.

His wife is here.

Who is she?

That's Nakul.

Nakul?

Aren't you feeling ashamed?

So, that is your double shift.

What?

You're mistaken.

Really?

I didn't know you would lie.

Of course, now, it all makes sense.

I know why you didn't take me to your college in Delhi.

Forget your room, there's no department.

I know this whole...

You have a mobile phone!

We sit close to the phone every evening waiting for your call.

And you have a personal mobile phone!

This is very expensive and incoming calls are charged.

Really? - Yes.

Yeah?

That's your excuse!

Who do you use this expensive phone for?

Nakul?

'Tonight, 8 p.m.'

'The days pass, but not the nights.'

'You don't come, but your memories haunt me.'

What are you doing? It will break!

You don't understand, it has today's blind spot and passcode.

I can't tell you anything now.

What can't you tell me?

What?

So, you can't tell me that

you're tired of your boring life!

Ashwat, what haven't I done for you?

I gave you all the love and respect I had.

I agreed to your decision of not taking up a private job.

I worked all night and you...

Listen to me. - Don't touch me!

Please, Sushma.

Since when?

Since when has this been going on?

Sushma, there's nothing between us. She's my colleague.

Please. - Colleague!

Enough, Ashwat. Enough!

You don't have a job.

How can she be your colleague? Where do you work together?

Sushma, listen to me for two minutes. Please.

You're overreacting. Please.

I am overreacting!

Sushma...

Don't follow me.

Blind spot.

Did you hear that?

What do you mean?

When the satellite can't cover the Range,

these people work.

Oh!

That's why the CIA is unaware.

Call them.

What do you mean, 'assign another satellite'?

There are already three Lacrosse satellites covering Pokhran.

Trust me.

You'll see what I mean at 20:00 hours IST.

We need to plug their blind spot.

Yes. Alright.

60 seconds to go.

How did she reach here?

I don't know. She left before I could ask her.

50 seconds. - When did you last speak to her?

I don't know. Maybe two days ago.

40 seconds!

Wait.

All units on standby!

'Approaching new period in 30 seconds.'

What did you talk about? - About Prahlad's school.

20 seconds!

I hope you didn't give her the location by mistake.

Why would I? - I don't know. Think hard.

Why don't you get it? Our cover has been blown.

We have to find out how Sushma got the address of this place.

Five. Four.

Three. Two. One.

Go!

Come on. Let's move, guys.

What happened?

Checking.

Team. Stand by.

Still normal.

Ashwat, I had told you

that there was too much load on the generators.

And I asked you to deal with it.

You should tell me what you want.

It's my responsibility to arrange it for you. - Time!

I need time!

Things aren't going well for me.

We've been married for 11 years.

Today, she accused me of something so serious today.

This is a set up.

She was sent here

so that they could get more information about this mission.

What the hell is that?

I've repaired it.

Come on. Get back to work.

Hold everything!

There's a satellite above.

Listen. I know they are up to something.

Just let the satellite stay in orbit.

Have you seen the images?

They are all clear.

I know. I know.

I'm putting my neck on the line. But just give it some more time.

Take good care of your neck, Daniel.

You're on thin ice.

It might've been a plane.

Sometimes, you can't tell the difference.

I can.

Sir, even I saw it.

It was definitely a satellite.

It's possible, you know.

Satellites are visible in the night sky.

Satellites go like this and planes go like this.

How did it go? - Ashwat, you were right.

One more satellite has been added at the last minute.

Saved. It's good there was a power outage.

This is not a coincidence.

Sushma came here... A satellite was added at the last minute.

What's the duration of our blind spot?

About one hour.

Ashwat, we're being watched.

In the night!

During the day.

Only one hour of blind spot.

Hardly anything gets done in an hour.

Ashwat, send the stores back immediately.

Leave no paper trail behind.

Release everyone from their duties.

'You did a great job.'

Pull the plug.

Thank you, guys.

You're a fantastic team.

Better late than never.

Okay.

Back to normal life from tomorrow.

For all of you.

My personal and professional lives have ended with this mission.

We couldn't conduct the test.

What will I tell Sushma?

What was I doing here?

What do you want to say?

Your wife is well educated.

She's an astrophysicist.

She was in Pokhran, but she couldn't connect it to a nuclear test?

It's not her fault.

Sometimes, your suspicion is so strong

that you don't see the truth even if it's right under your nose.

What did you say?

What...

What did I say?

'Sometimes, your suspicion is so strong'

'that you don't see the truth even if it's right under your nose.'

What?

Give me the water bottle.

Look. I know you're disappointed. I am disappointed. But it's over.

It's over. - Sir.

Listen to me carefully.

The focus of the satellites can shift from Pokhran and our Range.

It's very simple.

You only have to ask your strongest and best sources to leak the news

that India can attack Pakistan

because of the worsening situation in Kashmir.

You're joking, right? - No, I'm not joking.

India is preparing for war with Pakistan.

You know America's attitude.

If the Americans feel

we're preparing to launch an attack along the LOC,

they will change the position of their satellites.

They will move their satellites. We'll test our bombs when they do.

But for that,

we need to get the army make mock movements towards the LOC.

Are you getting me? - Can you hear yourself?

Do you want the country to think we're going to war?

Create war hysteria so that you can blast a bomb!

Yes, sir.

'Lately, the Indian army has increased deployment in Kashmir.'

'India's show of strength has sent Pakistanis into a tizzy.'

'Pakistan's Prime Minister, Nawaz Sharif, fears that'

'India can attack along the LOC anytime.'

'As far as Kashmir is concerned,'

'I think, there has to be a third party mediation.'

'Somebody outside India and Pakistan will have to help'

'both Pakistan and India resolve this issue.'

'America has offered to help resolve the Kashmir issue.'

'I hope the people of Pakistan'

'support his decision to...'

'To continue this dialogue with India.'

'I think it's very important.'

'If at any time, there's anything I can do'

'that both parties will agree to our doing'

'of course, I would be happy to do it.'

'With threats of jihad, and weapons'

'you can't capture Kashmir.'

'Don't think you can make India give in with cowardly attacks.'

Sir, please...

Sir, tell us.

We know how to protect our country.

We don't want war.

But if push comes to shove,

we will not back out. Thank you very much. Excuse me.

Alright. Get me an overflight on Kashmir.

You got two hours.

Daniel, I can't speak to you right now.

Here, talk to Steven.

Now, this better be good.

Steven, we should not be changing satellite orbits.

We need to keep an eye on Pokhran.

I read all your reports. It's utter nonsense.

The action's in Kashmir. That's where the war's brewing. Got it?

I know it looks like that.

Listen, with all due respect, you're making a huge mistake.

I've got an official decision right now. You're being reassigned.

Pack your bags.

We have to leave Pokhran.

There were transmitters in our room.

I've got leads from Khetolai village.

This mission was compromised because of some local spies.

We're onto them.

Good.

Get the security guards to leave the guest house.

Why do you have a problem with them being there? - Alright, everybody.

We've got new blind spots.

How much time will we have? - Eight hours.

Eight hours in three days.

Okay. I think, we can make this work.

To seal the... - Eight hours, every night...

For the next three days.

That means 24 man hours.

That's brilliant. Naresh, is that much time enough for you?

The cables have been laid.

Just need to connect the main wires.

Once the news of the test is out, the world will pounce on us.

There'll be a lot of criticism.

Naresh,

don't think about the world.

Right now, we're in a position

to change the future of our country.

Our capability will be tested.

No matter how much time we have,

we'll feel it's not enough.

We won't sleep for the next three nights

so that we can give our enemies sleepless nights.

We won't think about the consequences.

We'll focus on completing the mission.

Whether the world will praise us or criticise us...

I don't know.

But I am sure

that we'll be able to say to ourselves...

'Our objective was'

'to make the country safe.'

'We did what we did'

'for the benefit of the country.'

'And our victory'

'is the country's victory.'

"O motherland..."

"Nothing matters more to me than my beloved country."

"Nobody can defeat it, no matter how hard one tries."

"Nothing matters more to me than my beloved country."

"Nobody can defeat it, no matter how hard one tries."

"My life..."

"My life..."

"My life is devoted to my nation."

"My life is devoted to my nation."

"My life is devoted to my nation."

"My life is devoted to my nation."

"If we are determined, we can fight the world."

"I won't hesitate to sacrifice my life for this great nation."

"My life is devoted to my nation."

"My life is devoted to my nation."

"My life is devoted to my nation."

"My life is devoted to my nation."

"We've decided to show the world what we can do."

"We will succeed in doing that with our hard work."

"We've decided to show the world what we can do."

"We will succeed in doing that with our hard work."

"With our heads held high and courage..." - 'T minus 1 day.'

"No one can shake our resolve." - 'White House Shaft'

"My life..." - 'Kumbhakaran Shaft.'

"My life is devoted to my nation." - Taj Mahal Shaft.'

"My life is devoted to my nation."

"My life is devoted to my nation."

"My life is devoted to my nation."

"If we are determined, we can fight the world."

"I won't hesitate to sacrifice my life..." - What now?

Claustrophobia.

"My life is devoted to my nation."

The store has reached the White House canteen.

Please check.

Okay, are you talking about the hydrogen bomb?

Sir, talk in code language.

Ashwat, it's a secured line. Please don't irritate me.

Otherwise, I'll press the trigger.

Final checks, everyone.

It's time to seal the shaft. Come on. Get ready.

"My life..."

'There's still a war-like situation along the LOC.'

'The entire world, especially America, is paying close attention.'

America is being fooled.

Nobody is ready to listen.

Mister, give me some onion.

We can't. - Why?

Onions have become very expensive.

We'll pay you extra money.

What will you pay for given that there are no onions?

Army men took them away.

What do you mean?

They took a truck full of onions to the army canteen.

You won't find onions anywhere in Jaisalmer.

We've got proof.

What proof? - Onions.

Onions.

Onions absorb radiation.

They're going to conduct the tests today or tomorrow. Inform the CIA.

Sajid,

I can't sell your onion story to the CIA.

Your spy has been caught in Pokhran.

So, we can't risk getting caught ourselves.

Besides, I am out of here.

Okay? It's over.

Daniel...

No, I'm sorry, buddy.

You're on your own.

'I don't think mom will talk to you even today.'

'How are you?'

I'm fine.

Mom always gives you a pep talk before your exams. Right?

Today is my exam.

Won't she talk to me?

'She won't talk to you, Dad.'

But you please eat curd with sugar before going.

Doesn't mom always feed us that before we do something important?

Okay, champ.

Bye.

Bye, dad.

You!

I am not a waiter.

Give me your phone.

The tests you're preparing for

won't take place. Did you get it?

The tests have been conducted.

What do you mean?

Look at that painting.

It fell because of the aftershocks.

Give me the phone, or else, I'll shoot you.

The gun is locked.

So is the phone.

Come on, hurry up!

Children,

today's lesson is 'Non-violence is our duty.'

Hey?

Put that down.

Sir, listen to me. Look there.

You put the gun down first.

Sir, this is not my gun.

Put the gun down first.

Sir, it is locked. Look...

Hands up.

Sir, we can't wait. We have to perform the test right away.

Sir, he was a Pakistani spy. He has my phone.

You know there is vital information on it.

Ashwat, calm down. I am going to the PMO.

I will fax you when I get the permission from the PM. Alright?

Satpal, drive fast. Why don't you turn on the siren?

Don't worry about your phone, I'll get him.

Was it him? - Yes. I told him too.

Aren't you people ashamed of yourselves?

The suspect was right here, and you let him go.

Ashwat, you go. I am on it. - Okay.

Take him to the Range, please. - Okay, ma'am.

I got the proof.

I've taken enough flak because of you, Daniel.

Trust me, I have the exact time of detonation.

They are testing their bombs today.

Did you hear that? Bombs.

There's more than one.

You know me. I come here every day.

I don't have my phone, and I don't remember the passcode.

Please make an exception.

I tell you my passcode daily.

Please, it's very urgent today.

Sorry, sir, you have to tell us the passcode.

You made the rule.

Kavita, is the PM here?

Sir, you're here!

The PM is meeting American diplomats at Hotel Ashoka.

No.

One line? Two.

'Love is...'

'Love is not easy.'

'Love is not easy, understand that.'

You understand the rest.

No, sir. You have to say it completely.

'Love is not easy, understand that.'

'It's an ocean of fire that you have to cross.'

Go in, sir.

Ma'am, the location of Ashwat's phone has been traced.

What's the location? - Kotwal Haveli, Jaisalmer.

Let's go.

You got to be kidding me.

They're ready for the test.

Tell the President.

Let's stop this.

Right away.

The Kashmir issue

has increased the tension between India and Pakistan.

The PM is meeting American diplomats to discuss the issue.

Status? - Sir, the meeting started five minutes ago.

The PM was asking for you.

Yeah, Ashwat? - Sir, did you get the permission?

Ashwat, I think I missed the bus.

The Prime Minister is in a meeting with the American diplomats.

Sir, that will take another couple of hours.

Ashwat, I can't talk to him about this with the Americans present.

But, sir... - Just give me more time.

Hey, Himanshu, you're looking stressed.

Hi, Donald. How are you doing?

Things are not going exactly as you planned.

This time you've taken on more than you can handle.

But don't worry. We're here to clean up your mess.

You're going to withdraw your troops immediately.

Your Prime Minister is going to issue a signed statement.

And then we'll put this all behind us.

You're absolutely right, Donald.

That's exactly what I am going to do.

Thank you so much.

Thank you. I'll be right back.

Good luck.

Open it.

We all want peace.

Yes, we encourage that sentiment, Mr Prime Minister.

Sir.

The draft is ready.

Your Excellency.

'You have a meeting with the Excellency of Embassy.'

What is this? The PMO sent us the wrong fax. - Give it to me.

'The ambassador of United States of America'

'has decided to come to an agreement'

'with respect to the current geopolitical situation.'

'India hereby assures White House that it will restore normalcy'

'with immediate effect.'

Himanshu Shukla, you're a genius.

White House means shaft.

Store means bomb.

On immediate effect.

This is the permission. Let's go.

All units stand by.

Ready for launch.

Wind direction north-west.

Prepare to detonate.

Hold on. - What happened?

Wind direction is north-west, towards Pakistan.

So? - Ashwat, the wind direction is towards Pakistan.

If the radiation leaks by chance,

it will cause damage there. We have to wait.

Darn it!

I need to meet the President.

Then wake him up.

You know you're too late, right?

The President would've got the information by now.

India will fail again.

We should go ahead, Prem.

Sir, we can't.

We must wait.

CIA. - Hold on, sir.

We have to follow the protocol. - Come on. Hurry up.

Stop.

Stop.

Darn it, stop.

Excuse me, how much more time? It's urgent.

He'll be with you in a moment.

The wind has stopped. Good to go.

Yes. Thank you.

The President will see you now.

Ready for countdown!

Ten!

Nine!

Eight!

Seven!

Six!

Five!

Four!

Three!

Two!

One!

Mr President.

0 time.

Hail Mother India!

"We're an unstoppable force, full of gusto."

"We're moving ahead without fear. We won't bow out now."

"O motherland."

"O motherland."

"O motherland."

"O motherland."

"We get a chance if we're fortunate to sacrifice our lives for you."

"I pray that I will be the first to be called to make the sacrifice."

"O motherland, we will sacrifice our lives for you."

"O motherland, we will shake the world for you."

We did it. - Sir, you did it.

I have something for you.

Major Viraf.

Thank you.

Ashwat? - Sir.

Tell me.

The White House has collapsed. Congratulations, sir.

Great job, Ashwat.

I will inform the Prime Minister.

'By carrying out nuclear tests in Pokhran,'

'India has not only created history'

'but also set a foundation of its bright future.'

'Today,'

'at 15:45 hours,'

'India conducted three underground nuclear tests'

'in the Pokhran Range.'

'A wave of joy and pride sweeps the nation.'

'America and other countries are still in a state of shock.'

'We've been following the Indian nuclear programme for many years.'

'But there's no getting around the fact'

'that in this instance, we missed'

'and did not predict'

'the particular test and bomb.'

'Simply stated, we did not get it right.'

'It's my responsibility to stand up...'

I'm really sorry, I doubted you.

I'm sorry too.

I couldn't tell you anything earlier.

Listen...

I'm really proud of you.

Come home soon.

See you soon.

Parade, salute!