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The Supreme Court will soon deliver the final verdict in the case.

But first I'm hoping you can help our viewers understand something.

Sure, we'll try.

This tragedy occurred in 1997.

Why has the case taken 18 years to resolve? What took so long?

We ask ourselves this question every day.

It took two years to get the criminal case filed in court.

In the end, the Ansals were convicted.

Many viewers may not know this, when were they convicted?

November, 2007.

Unfortunately, court convictions don't affect men like the Ansals.

They have thousand of ways to delay the proceedings

and launch appeal after appeal.

That's what happened, what we've had to deal with.

In 2011, the court announced a major decision,

against the Ansals, in AVUT's favor.

Following which, the Ansals have faced considerable difficulties.

Stalled projects, financial losses--

If you're asking if I feel pity for the men who killed my children,

the answer is no.

In 2003, the Delhi High Court levied much steeper penalties on them.

But instead of paying those, the Ansals took their case to the Supreme Court.

And what did the Supreme Court do? They reduced the penalties by half.

I don't know why you keep watching this.

Shekhar, throughout this whole ordeal, this battle,

you've given all the credit to Neelam.

But after all these years, what keeps you going?

I want to make sure that what happened to us

never happens to anyone else.

Time for a new pair.

There isn't even anything left to patch up.

The stove's is dead too.

There'll be no chai.

I'll fix that right now.

Well, what's this list now?

It's just… Mummy!

Mummy, I forgot to invite Lata!

I already told you, no more than 100.

We haven't even gotten their list yet.

Papa's got his promotion, hasn't it?

If there are a couple extra, what does it matter, Mummy?

Of course. And instead of a hall, we'll have the wedding at the Taj Hotel.

I'll have to call Lata, we've known each other since college.

Anyway, look, how's this?

Your stove is fixed.

You want to wear a salwar to your in-laws?

…transformer exploded and caught fire.

Sparks then fell on the cars in the parking garage,

-setting them on fire. -You'll invite all of Delhi.

Papa, please talk to Mummy.

-Papa! -While the smoke prevented

-others from exiting… -What wrong?

…via the stairs due to low visibility.

Because everything was open.

The smoke rose up through the stairs.

Papa, you were there yesterday, weren't you?

It's late. I better get going.

The foreman, late to the office on his first day? How would that look?

Was this the transformer you repaired yesterday?

You know how many transformers I check every week?

Tiffin! Give it here.

A few more than a 100 is fine, invite who you want.

There's talk of negligence on the part of the cinema owners.

Prominent Delhi builders and businessmen, Gopal and Sushil Ansal,

are considered to be Asia's biggest property developers.

This disaster could not have come at a worse time for the Ansals,

as they prepare to open Delhi's first ever mall, The Plaza.

Are you all right?

Madhav, you were supposed to take this at 8:00.

I forgot, sorry.

You behave like a child sometimes. Did you take this one?

Sister-in-law, the food is ready.

Okay, call the kids.

Baba, come, food is ready.

-Hi! -Hi.

Please come, please.

-Madhav? -Shekhar.

All right?

Sorry, we didn't tell you.

-Madhav said it was such a small thing… -It's nothing, I'm fine.

Neelam saw it on Facebook.

These kids and their social media. I can't figure it out at all.

We have to do it. You know, AVUT.

They have their group.

Yes, I know. You're doing good work. We follow it regularly on the news.

Yes, some rasgullas, from the Bengali market.

My favorite.

Yeah. Thank you so much.

If I want a grey suit then I order a grey suit. No?

-We'll decide it later. -Look who's here. Uncle, aunty.

Uncle.

-Namaste. -Namaste.

They've grown.

Yeah, all grown up.

Try it. Her special mutton curry.

Her new hobby. Eat, child.

Suhasini is his fiancée.

-Very nice girl, it's a great match. -Yeah.

You'll meet her at the wedding. Right?

-Yeah, congratulations. -Thanks.

There's no other topic, besides the wedding?

-What's your problem? -Exactly.

Bro, by the way, you're going to be whipped.

-Okay. -I'm going to feel really sad for you.

While I roam in Los Angeles…

Hey, where does Veer Singh live?

-Who? -The one from the electricity board?

Last building, second floor.

Papa.

Papa, the police are downstairs.

Take this. Put it away in the cupboard.

-No. -Hear me? Keep it in the cupboard.

Sarla, bring me the file with those bank papers.

-Take this, keep it there too. -Veer Singh?

Don't open the door.

-Get back! -Open the door!

We have a warrant for you in the Uphaar case.

Found it.

Veer Singh?

-This one? -Okay.

See, here's the check book, I've signed them all, got it?

Give this to Rupesh.

If there's any problem, call Mr. Singh.

-Open the door! -All right?

Take care of yourself.

-There's a warrant for you. Come out. -Okay.

Wait, one minute, listen to me.

This isn't right.

Sister, it all went quite badly.

But we're doing our best.

Don't worry. Everything will work out soon.

How will it? He can't even make bail.

What are you people doing?

Look, you're one of our own. You're family.

We want the best for you.

Those cinema owners have hired big lawyers, who will listen to us?

We will fight for you, don't worry.

Have some patience. There's a procedure to these things.

What procedure? Look, I don't understand all this.

-Listen. -Yes, brother?

-Take mother inside. -Okay.

Quiet her down.

There are so many people, why is just my husband being blamed?

Mummy? One second, come here.

Please.

Uncle, just a moment.

What is it? What's so important?

-Mummy, that man is important. -Namaste.

-He can help us. Okay? -She's just upset.

I understand.

Ratna was supposed to get married, you see?

On top of that, our debts are rising.

I know, son. We're doing our best.

You're trying, but…

Try and understand. The case has landed with the CBI.

It's out of the hands of the police. Things have gotten very complicated.

If it's complicated, only you can resolve it.

I'm trying my best, aren't I?

How is it so complicated? All of a sudden?

All these years, he's done just what they told him to.

Sister, please try to understand.

-One minute, please listen to me. Yes. -Come here, sit.

See…

-You gave him a promotion the week before? -Yes.

So one day he's good enough to be foreman, and the next you send him to jail.

-You go inside. I'll handle it. -It's okay.

Now, what do I tell you, sister?

It's that woman, Neelam Krishnamoorthy. She's the root of all this trouble.

This is what you do. Today is the date and we're late.

Sir, but now what do we do, please?

Tell them that our witness has provided a written testimonial.

Shekhar's gone to the Registrar office for the forms.

Where's Mr. Karve?

He'll be here soon.

-You just make sure the judge is aware. -Okay, sir.

What are they talking about? What's happening?

They're saying they have a surprise witness.

Who?

Why are you standing here?

Go!

No idea.

Asshole, are you blind? You can't see me? Watch where you're going, man. Yeah, move!

-Excuse me? -Yes?

Is this queue for the Registrar's office?

Yes, I'm going to window number two.

Brother, why isn't this window open?

Come quickly, will you?

Come on, brother.

I'm going to the office to make some calls.

-If you learn anything, tell me. -Yes, sir.

Call me if you hear anything. God knows who they've found now.

Call Shekhar. We really need those forms.

Move, step aside.

This way, sir.

Hey, step aside.

Brother, help us.

Hey, mister!

Hey, hello! Excuse me!

-He was ahead of you! -Who?

-Me. -Yes, him. His number's next.

-He's been waiting for ages. -It's okay.

Sorry, it's not okay. Not behind him. Behind everyone.

Sir, it's just two minutes work. Come, please.

Two minutes? We've been standing for two hours!

What the hell? Get in the back!

What's your problem? Don't touch me, I swear, you…

Fucking bastard, how dare you touch me?

Fucking bastard!

Now get in the back!

No idea who he is, fucker!

Suddenly he just… Look at this…

You need to do something.

Hey! Come, get up!

You're finally ready to hear my side?

You'll have to come to the station, son. You're in a big mess now.

Tell us, what are you going to do?

How will you get out of this mess? Got any ideas?

He cut the line.

In a statement today through their representatives,

the Ansal brothers, condemn the charges against them…

Why all these long faces?

We have a wedding to prepare for, don't we?

Mummy…

What, you think your father would want us to stop everything?

Come, get your diary.

And how will we pay for it? We don't have any money now.

If we only worried about money,

you wouldn't have made it past the 5th grade.

-Mom, you're not listening. I'm telling-- -Rupesh!

Come here for a minute.

What is it?

Just come.

I told you to withdraw some money from Papa's account. Did you do it?

What?

Did you get the money from Papa's account?

I forgot.

I've asked you three times.

I've taken Lata's name off the list. She's never even invited me to her home.

-Withdraw the money. -Yeah.

Did you speak to your uncle?

He didn't answer the phone. Mummy, I was thinking…

Won't people say that father's in jail

and the daughter's obsessing over her marriage?

Has anyone said that?

They don't have to…

They don't have to say it, do they?

Look, whatever people may say, weddings still happen.

Your papa will be out of jail soon, won't he?

You don't worry. You tell me…

And yes, we won't compromise on the desserts.

Yes, write that down. Rasmalai, 10 kilos…

Write down 30.

-Now, these softies… -We don't want 30 kilos!

Ratna! Your husband hasn't come to help?

-Why would he come? -"He"? Huh? "He"?

One second, man.

-I don't want to wear that. -Why are you bothering her?

-Now, she turns up! -I'm here.

-Only because I called you! -Why so flustered? Catch me up.

-Look at this one. -Would you wear this?

-No, I don't like it. I… One second… -Why?

-I'm fine. How are you? -Ratna.

One second, brother. This has to be gift wrapped, okay?

-I'll handle it. -What is it, brother?

-Cold drink! -This is done.

-Namaste, Aunty. -You're very late!

-One second. This one… -What is this?

Why aren't you wearing the long earrings? You look good in them.

-Fine, I'll wear them. -Later.

Listen, did you eat something?

-I've eaten, Aunty, don't worry. -But you have to eat.

-It's wedding time. You need to eat. -Oh, but…

-I'll bring some breads. -Mummy, you rest, I'll do it.

I sit around all day, what difference does it make?

The association's primary goal is to bring the owners of the cinema

and all those responsible for this terrible tragedy to justice.

We won't allow the culprits to live in this society with impunity.

They are criminals.

And we should treat them that way.

These people cannot go on with their lives as if nothing happened.

We want justice and nothing else.

Four months ago, we all lost loved ones,

our association is hoping…

Hey, child. Are you all right?

-Where's Mummy? -Let's go inside.

What's there to cry about? I'm fine.

I'm not.

Don't cry, child. Now we'll get you married with pomp and show.

Show him this.

See. The wedding invites are ready?

Ratna, Ashok… No, Mr. Ashok!

Okay, go, get me some water.

Yeah.

Get the tea.

Yes.

Sit.

Set it there. Carefully.

You don't want any tea? Already had some?

No, Papa, we're fine.

Wow! Hot tea!

What is it? Didn't you get any food there?

Not the way you make it.

Show Papa your sari.

-Yes. -Go, go.

Show me what you bought.

Yes.

Did you get my messages?

They postponed the hearing again.

Amrita heard they've found a new witness.

She thinks they're getting nervous.

I think she's right.

I know I shouldn't get my hopes up, but I can't help myself.

Shekhar?

What if we actually win?

And what will that achieve?

Will the electricity board stop being negligent?

Will the ambulances run on time?

The Fire Brigades show up with full water in their tanks?

Nothing will change.

What's gotten into you?

Today I had my chance.

And without even hesitating, I took the same shortcut everybody does.

I paid a bribe.

How will things change like this?

I'm sorry, Shekhar.

We'll need those copies.

Just give me the clerk's number, I'll get it myself.

-Shall I fix some breakfast? -No.

Tea?

Sarla, why are you doing this?

It's not such bad work.

Look, I'll find a job soon, okay?

I know.

My application is under review. I'll be reinstated before long.

You don't worry.

It's not your fault.

I better go. It's getting late.

-Sarla! They're here. Come on. -What? They're here?

Come. Please come in.

Come, my child!

Uncle, come in!

You sit here, switch sides.

Please sit down everyone, settle down.

Papa!

Thank you, Papa.

Look, how beautiful she's is, she looks like her aunt.

She takes after her aunt.

After her aunt or after her father?

Okay, everyone, look this way please.

We'll all fit within your camera, won't we?

Yes, you are.

-Get ready. -Take a good one.

-Yes. Yes. -Now, let's all say…

We trusted you.

-We've known each other so long… -You think I'm an idiot?

What about our money?

Aren't you ashamed?

What kind of people are you?

Look, it's been over a year, how much longer?

Mr. Singh, there must be someone else who could testify?

Would you do it?

I've been called too.

But you're the one who repaired the transformer that day, right?

Mr. Singh, this… I can't do it.

Mr. Singh, this is a criminal case.

The prosecution can call whoever they want. You don't get a choice.

They're going to put the blame on me.

Just on me.

That's the prosecution's job.

I'm not talking about the prosecution, Mr. Advocate. Those cinema owners.

Mr. Singh,

I can't go back to Tihar jail!

Come on, there'll be no need for that. Come here, sit.

Listen to me carefully. Just do as you're told.

We got you a promotion, didn't we?

We took care of you. Helped you get your daughter married.

Now you need to do this for us.

Here is what you need to say in court.

But before you read it, keep in mind

only answer what you're asked.

If you don't know the answer, say nothing.

Remember, you're only speaking for yourself,

not for the electricity board.

When repairing the transformer, you did what you felt was right.

It was your decision. You didn't follow anyone's order.

Look, don't think too much. We're with you, aren't we?

Here are all the questions and their answers,

which they'll ask in court.

So, shall we start?

Yes.

When?

What's wrong?

Yes. Fine.

-He's going to testify in court. -Who?

Sushil.

Hurry up.

Namaste.

I need to speak with you.

Let's go.

Sir, excuse me.

Madam, please.

My son was on his way to the office in his car.

And… a truck came and…

Before the ambulance could arrive…

My wife thinks that…

it's because of the things I've done.

So I'm asking for your forgiveness.

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Just a little.

No. Don't give her any more.

Do you remember, Ratna? You once dropped the radio in the bucket.

I didn't drop it, you did.

-I dropped it? -Ask Papa?

You were five years old. You don't remember.

I remember everything. It was you.

You did it and I took the blame. Papa told me.

-Ratna, watch out for him. -Ask Papa.

He always blames others.

-Yes, I frame everyone, I'm a villain. -Who broke Pittu's toy?

Do you need something?

I don't have the heart to tell them.

Sarla, my BP pills?

No, there.

Let's go.

I brought tea leaves.

Mummy? Papa's here.

Pinky's been waiting for you all morning.

Yes, let Papa come in. Let him rest inside.

Papa, come inside.

He was standing in the sun all morning.

-That's why it took so long? -Wouldn't even give him a chair.

Put your bag here.

Papa, sit down, relax.

Shall I get some tea, Papa?

-Yeah. Get some water too. -Yes.

Papa, I'll fetch Pari, okay?

Okay, son. Take these too.

Yes, I'll put the shoes away.

Do we have any tea, or shall get some from downstairs?

Are you all right?

But after all these years, what keeps you going?

I want to make sure…

I don't know why you keep watching this.

I'll be back with Pinky by afternoon, okay?

After all this time, this endless battle…

What are you hoping for?

Whenever I answer this question, I end up looking like a villain.

But just think,

my children and 57 others would still be alive today,

if those people hadn't been negligent.

For 18 years, we've wanted just one thing,

and that's justice.

But unfortunately in our country, lives have no value, none at all.

All rise!

Let's begin.