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Professor Juhi Adhikari.

In science and history...

...there are only two possibilities: truth or lies.

Are you flirting with me Mr. Vishal Mehra?

Totally.

- I love you. - I love you.

Conceiving naturally is very difficult in your case.

This is your last submission for this term...

- Rhea Rajguru. - How did you like my essay?

Did anyone help you write it?

Are you accusing me of cheating?

You do know, right, that she is Rajguru's daughter?

What is this I hear about your cheating charges?

I’m handling it.

Was someone here?

Your student, Rhea Rajguru.

She is stalking me! I’m telling you...

- She is stalking me. - I'm telling you...

You need to drop this right now!

- Leave! - Leave me!

Are we pregnant?

She killed herself when I was 6.

Why do people become parents if they cannot handle it?

Dad, where is that photograph?

Are you having an affair with Rhea too?

No, I’m not having any affair with this girl!

- Then what is it? - She is your sister!

Imagine having two dads, yet feeling like an orphan.

You are being arrested on suspicion of the murder of Neil Adhikari.

Juhi is innocent.

I love her more than anyone else.

You only suffer when Juhi is in pain.

It's all in the bloody upbringing.

Launch of Professor Juhi Adhikari's first book,

Head of the Hindi Department.

I have reached. Yes or no?

Yes.

Tony come here.

Before leaving, you said I should stay away from Yash and you.

Will I return, or not?

[birds chirping]

[sighs] Namaskar. I am Juhi Adhikari.

Thank you very much for all the love and respect...

...that you have shown towards my book Dhund.

But.. a foundation built on lies...

...does not last very long.

That’s why today, I...

Today, I want to tell you all the truth.

Dhund is not my original work.

I stole it from an unpublished novel.

I take sole responsibility for this plagiarism.

So, I’m... I’m sorry.

[Title montage]

[applause]

Friends.

Juhi Adhikari’s novel Dhund has become the bestseller...

...in a very short span of time.

It has been translated into seven languages so far.

And in two weeks, Juhi Adhikari is going to join...

...the University of Oxford as a distinguished professor of Hindi.

- Thank you. - I hope I haven’t missed anything.

[laughs]

Juhi, ever since I’ve read your novel...

...I can’t help wondering..

Like Meera, the protagonist of Dhund...

...you too are a modern Indian woman who knows her mind.

[host] 'But your other protagonist, Saira, she’s like a chameleon.'

How did you write her character so well?

Well, first of all, thank you.

Thanks to all of you.

Coming to your question..

- Every character that we create... - Yes?

[Juhi]...'lies somewhere between truth and imagination.'

'They are inspired by our experiences.'

Every character is within us, and we give them a voice, a life.

You mean, Saira is not just a figment of your imagination?

She too is within you?

Well, I’m sure...

...no one has ever asked legends like Mr. Salim and Mr. Javed...

...if they have a Gabbar Singh within them.

[laughing]

On that note, let me welcome on stage, our honoured guest...

...for this evening, the high commissioner of Britain...

...Mr. Ben Larson. Welcome, Mr. Larson.

[applause]

[host] 'The award for best debut writer, Hindi'...

...'goes to Juhi Adhikari.'

Thank you.

- Name? - Amit. Amit Chaudhary.

I’m a huge fan of your father.

Really? So, tell me, fan of Dr. Anand Tyagi...

...what should I write for you?

Strange! You call yourself a writer...

...yet you need my help to write an autograph?

- Sorry? - You should be.

Anyway, since you asked, you can write...

"To Amit, my inspiration."

"The one from whose manuscript I stole this novel."

Ma’am, all okay?

- Do you need something? - I’m fine

Look, some stories touch the heart so deeply...

...that they start to feel like your own.

- I’ll take that as a compliment. - Wow.

‘Those that wear masks..

...claim to be originals.’

This line isn’t mine. I have the courage to admit that.

Do you have the courage to accept the truth?

Actually, just the way your characters Meera and Saira...

...eventually turn out to be one person with a dual personality..

...that’s actually you.

You’re both, the righteous Meera and the chameleon Saira.

It’s easy to accuse, Mr. Amit.

If you had published a book of your own, you’d have known.

Stealing someone’s work isn’t as easy as you think.

Right. That’s why I’m saying. All this love and adulation...

...you haven’t earned it.

And what isn’t earned, doesn’t last for long.

The world will soon see your true face, Juhi.

I’ll expose you.

Okay, have a good day.

- Name? - Rhea.

‘Next on the auction list is Golden Dawn Tea.’

Base price, 250.

Should we start?

[Auctioneer] 'First bid, 260. Do I have 260? 260, anyone?'

'Number 28! 270, anyone?'

Can I have 270? Number 9!

'Okay. Now, 285? Anyone?'

- Great, anyone for 290 - Sir, your tea.

Which tea is this?

[Auction continues in background]

Sir, I wouldn’t dare serve you anything less than your 1878 tea.

Only the best for the best, sir.

[Auctioneer] 'Start now!'

Although, I can’t say the same about the others, sir.

Rajguru Estate has set the base price...

...of their full-leaf tea higher than yours, sir.

- What? - Yes, sir.

Even my drivers don’t drink this horse piss.

I’m so sorry, Burman uncle.

- One Rajguru High Leaf, please. - Yes, ma’am.

- You’re Rajguru’s daughter, right? - Yes.

I’m so sorry for your loss.

Thank you.

[Auction continues in background]

Rajguru was my friend.

Consider me like a father.

[Burman] If you need any tips or guidance.

Thank you so much, Burman uncle. I will.

[auctioneer] 'And now, 1878 Tea.'

Base price, 340.

[Auctioneer] '340 per kilo. Shall we begin?'

You’ve set the price...

...of the Rajguru high-leaf greater than ours?

If you try to leap before you learn to walk...

...you’ll hit the ground face-first.

[auctioneer] 'Base price, 340!'

[Phones beep]

[Phones beep] 'Anyone? Any bidders?'

[Indistinct murmurs]

'What’s the matter?'

Not a single bid?

[auctioneer] 'Anyone?'

[phones beep] 340. What, nobody?

[Phone beeps]

Hello Sir. Check this. This article..

[Phones beep]

What’s going on?

My God! What’s this the FDA’s saying?

"1878 tea is unfit for consumption?"

What rubbish!

An independent body has tested this batch of yours...

...and they found high levels of pesticides.

It takes a moment for such news to hit the internet..

...and months to recover from it.

What?

What happened, Burman uncle?

I thought I’d get to learn from you.

Next time.

[auctioneer] 'No buyers.'

1878 Tea, unsold.

'Very rare event for 1878 Tea.'

[auctioneer] 'Unsold item will go into the next cycle.'

'Next, The Rajguru Estate. Let’s begin.'

400 rupees a kilo. Start.

'420. 450. 455. 460. 465.'

'Okay. 500! Whoa!'

[Cop] 'Pull it up! Easy!'

- Pull it. - It’s in terrible condition.

'Yes. Put it down!'

It’s completely ruined.

- Jai Hind, ma’am. - What’s going on?

Ma’am, the villagers were burning wood yesterday.

They spotted this van and called me.

- That’s my senior. - Jai Hind, ma’am.

Look, ma’am, We found the car in this state.

We haven’t tampered with it.

Look at this, ma’am. The bumper is broken.

The number plate is missing too.

Look like it’s been in the ditch for many months now.

So much has happened, and you had no clue?

What will you do if you’re posted to a big city?

Chhetri, find out if there’s a report of a blue van missing.

Yes, ma’am.

Ma’am, if I’m not mistaken, Dheeraj Rajguru too...

...was hit by a blue van.

Dheeraj Rajguru?

- The owner of Rajguru Tea Estate? - Yes, ma’am.

Strange.

A car hits such an influential man..

An accident in which he loses his life.

That car has been missing for all these days...

...and yet no one made a sound?

Who’d do it, ma’am?

His first wife committed suicide.

His second wife has been in coma for years now.

And his step-daughter...

No, the illegitimate daughter of his first wife...

...was in jail when he died.

There’s more drama in your city than in films, Mr. Chhetri.

Get all the details. - Yes, ma’am.

Find out what’s going on.

What did you say the daughter’s name was?

Rhea. Rhea Rajguru.

Rhea Rajguru. Let’s go.

Sir.

- Gopal, all done? - Yes, sir.

But please don’t let the baby down for a few hours.

He can slip.

Is it done here?

- Yes, sir, I did this room first. - Good.

No, it’s okay. You worked hard all day.

- Good job done. - Thank you, sir.

[man] 'Mr. Tyagi?'

Anand Tyagi?

Delivery for you. Please sign here, sir.

I didn’t order anything.

But this is your name, sir?

It's the same address.

[phone rings]

Hi, Anand.

[Bhushan] 'The parcel was delivered today itself?'

If you think this is funny, then it’s a very bad joke.

This isn’t easy for me either.

But all the copies have returned from the market.

What?

You sit down first. Calm down.

[Bhushan] 'Look, the demand isn’t less, it’s nil.'

What can I do? Tell me.

In good times, we’ve done some great work together.

[Bhushan] 'Why suffer at this stage?'

Now you sit back, relax...

[Bhushan]...'and cherish your daughter success.'

- [Sudha] 'Yash! - [Yash] Grandpa'

Don’t run so fast! Wait!

Anand? Hello?

What’s all this, Nandu?

- [Yash] 'Grandpa.' - [Anand] 'Come to grandpa.'

The readers have rejected it.

When is Juju coming back?

- [Juhi] Name? - [Rhea] Rhea.

[Rhea] Dear Juhi.

Before leaving, you said I should stay away from Yash and you.

What do you say?

Will I return, or not?

[engine whirrs]

- Hello, ma’am. - Shukra? Thank you.

- What are you doing here? - Ma’am, this is for you.

I came to wish you for getting a award.

"An".

- An award. - An award.

- Give me. - Right.. an award..

- Thank you. - Good evening, ma’am.

- Good evening, Bye. - Bye, ma’am.

- [Vikas] It’s so complicated.. - [Juhi] Wow! Is it Diwali already?

- Juhi! - Hi, Mom, this is for you.

Wow! Flowers! But you’re back early.

Of course!

- Hi, Yash! Hi, my love! - [Sudha] 'Hurry up Vikas.'

'How are you not done yet?'

See what I got for you. Red car.

- [Sudha] Vikas, are you done, ready? - [Juhi] You like it?

- Yes, let’s see. - Give me a kiss.

- Surprise! - Surprise!

Oh, God, Vikas!

How does this even happen? You can’t do anything properly.

If you make a lawyer do an electrician’s job...

...this is bound to happen.

Juhi, did you see?

[Vikas] 'No matter how big a person becomes in life'...

...'if he’s the younger brother, he’s going to be bullied.'

Look at this. Your son has drawn you.

- Really, Yash? You made this? - Mine.

Where’s dad?

Gateway Best Debut Author of the Year! Juhi Adhikari!

[Sudha] 'Now we can say'...

...like father, like daughter.

No. She’s not my reflection, Sudha. She’s my pride.

She has paved a path for herself. On her own terms.

A different language, a different genre, and now...

This!

I wouldn’t have been be able to do it without you.

I had nothing to do with it.

It’s all you, my child.

My dear, you have shown so much courage.

Determination, dedication, perseverance...

[Vikas] 'That’s enough.'

Before Dr. Tyagi takes us down lanes of wisdom...

[laughing]

Juhi, please save us.

- Tell us, how was Mumbai? - [Vishal] 'Yes, tell us.'

And I hope you have brought vada pav to eat with this champagne.

- [Anand] 'Vishal!' - Hello Sir.

- [Sudha] 'Welcome!' - Come.

So go on, how was Mumbai?

It was fine. It was okay.

[Juhi] 'The same old sea, the same old heat'...

The usual.

Dad, did Uncle Bhushan call?

[Juhi] 'Book sale figures?'

No, not yet.

[Juhi] 'So, call him. Let’s find out.'

- [Juhi] 'Let’s go Yash.' - [Yash] 'Mumma, come.'

What are you doing?

[Juhi] 'C’mon. Shower time.'

- Say bye. [Yash babbling]

- Bye, Grandma! Good night, Grandpa! - Bye!

[Yash] 'Mumma!'

Oh okay! He doesn’t want to take a shower.

[Juhi] 'Let’s go.'

He’s the only one in the world who can make you...

- ...dance to his tunes, right? - Absolutely.

Give me 5 minutes.

Don’t you get tired alone?

I’m not alone.

- Mom and dad are with me. - I mean...

- What! No way! - Careful...

It’s vintage. Collector’s item.

How did you know I... I looked for this at every black market.

How can I forget your disco deewane dance...

...from our first year in college?

[laughing]

Happy birthday.

In advance.

Thank you.

[Anand] 'I can’t wait for the day when this'...

...entire cabinet is filled with Juhi’s trophies.

Nandu.

- Tell her about your book. - No.

You don’t tell her anything either.

She has just won. She is happy after so long.

No, I don’t want to ruin it. No.

Not again, because of me... No.

I’m really happy for you, Juhi.

Does Mansi know you’re here?

No.

She’s disliked me since the first year of college.

And now you’re giving her more reason to hate me.

I think she took the position of Dean, and got transferred here...

...only to keep an eye on us.

[laughing]

[Vishal] 'Our love story was meant to last for just one night.'

'Anyway...'

Tell me this.

Why was Mumbai just ‘fine’?

What happened?

How?

How do you always know?

Because I don’t just hear you.

I listen to you.

Now tell me, what happened?

I met a man in Mumbai. Amit Chaudhary.

He accused me of having plagiarised Dhund from his manuscript.

- Have you? - Of course not.

Then?

If you’re stressed, talk to your dad.

- Vikas is here too... - No, I can’t talk to dad about it.

You saw him.

It’s been a while I’ve seen him so happy.

I can’t. I can’t involve him in this.

Then, why are you taking this so seriously?

Not seriously, but... it’s...

But what?

You’ve carried this worry all the way from Mumbai.

You take a small, trivial thing and over-think it...

...until it becomes huge in your head.

Just leave it, Juhi.

[indistinct chatter]

Dad!

Hey, Shukra, you haven’t left for college yet?

I’m going, Dad. You forgot your lunch again.

- Okay. - Take this.

Did you fix the broken water pipe?

- Yes, Dad. - Don’t forget to get the box.

- Okay, Dad. - Go. Hurry up.

Jeth Bahadur?

[Chhetri] 'You’re Jeth Bahadur, right?'

Yes, sir.

You were the main witness in Dheeraj Rajguru’s accident?

Yes, sir.

Come to the station tomorrow. We have some questions for you.

- Okay, sir. - Don’t forget.

[bell rings]

Ma’am, how will we manage after you leave?

Come on. Don’t you remember what Dr. Joshi said?

"What am I? I’m just a story."

[laughs]

All right, all of you bring your assignments on time tomorrow.

Go to class now.

Ma’am, Mansi ma’am has asked for you.

- Mansi...alright. - Okay.

Congratulations for the award, Juhi.

Thank you.

Vishal didn’t tell me...

[Mansi]...'or I’d have come too.'

He came back very late last night.

That’s when he told me he was with you.

[Mansi] 'Anyway, that’s a different matter.'

I’ve called you for another reason.

There’s news for your family.

[Juhi] 'Wow! Do we have a new source of income now?'

What’s this?

Dad? Let me see.

Give me that.

Mister, take this inside.

- We just took them out. - Never mind.

Take this money, and keep them back inside. Go.

What’s going on, Dad?

No one wants to buy or read my book.

Failure...

It’s karma, Juju.

I’m worthless now.

You don’t even know your true worth.

Look at this.

The university wants to build a new library.

In your name.

I don’t deserve this, Juju.

Why are you doing this for me?

If I was that important, I’d get the library built in my name.

Come.

Books can get dusty, but stories never do.

Dad.

We all have bad days, and good.

But I’m always with you, and will forever be.

Isn’t that enough?

[Anand] Love sought is good, but given unsought is better.

For a writer, it’s ironical when he runs out of words.

But then, all good things do come to an end.

'And when roads and buildings start getting named after you'...

...it’s an indication that your time is up.

[laughter]

So now, sit back, relax. Pull back.

Make way for those next in line.

[applause]

[Anand] 'No matter how much you plan life'...

...it never fails to surprise you.

I would like to thank the Dean, the trustees and the management...

...of Oakhill University for this respect, for this honour.

Thank you.

[applause]

[Mansi] Thank you for your kind words, sir.

The pleasure is all ours.

But the credit for building this library...

...goes to a special person.

It was their idea, and their funding that has made this possible.

A big, warm thanks to them.

How about I call them here?

The donor of Dr. Anand Tyagi Library...

...and the new trustee of our university.

Please put your hands together and welcome...

'Ms. Rhea Rajguru.'

Wasn’t she in jail?

[man] 'Yes. She’s Dr. Anand Tyagi’s daughter.'

'From his affair.'

[Mansi] 'Thank you so much Rhea.'

- 'Thank you for coming.' - [Rhea] 'Always a pleasure.'

Don’t react. That’s what she wants.

[Mansi] 'You have to say a few words.'

Good morning, ladies and gentlemen.

It’s so nice to be back here. No, seriously.

I’ve not just had a great time on this campus.

I’ve also learnt a lot from the professors here.

Like, upbringing is everything.

Since then, I’ve been wondering who is more important...

...the one who gives you birth, or the one who raises you.

[Rhea] 'I couldn’t choose one.'

That’s why I thought I should honour them both.

To honour the name of the one who raised me...

...I took his place in this trust.

And to honour the one who gave me birth...

...Today, I’ve made him an indelible part of this institution.

'Thank you so much for all that you’ve done.'

Thank you, Ms. Rajguru.

Now I would request Dr. Tyagi to unveil the plaque.

[Mansi] 'Sir, please do the honours.'

[applause]

[Mansi] 'In the spirit of celebration'...

...his latest book, My Beastly Shadows...

...will be introduced as a masterclass...

...at the university tomorrow.

Let’s go home.

You go ahead, I’ll come.

We’ll go back home and I’ll tell you what happened.

Mansi, you should have told me everything the other day.

You should have told me that Rhea was behind...

It was a huge donation, Juhi.

And I won’t issue an explanation for that.

Now, will you please excuse me?

- I really had no idea about this. - It’s okay.

- Shall we? Dad, come. - Let’s go.

Where’s Yash? Yash... Mom, where’s Yash?

- He was here... - Sudha?

- Yash? - He was here just now.

- Have you seen Yash here? - Yash?

- How could he just get up and go? - Yash!

- I know... - I was talking to the students.

- How could he just go? - I don’t know, he was... Yash...

When we brought the pram here...

Rhea.

- What’s this got to do with her? - Where is Rhea?!

Rhea!

Yash...

I told you to stay away from Yash! I told you!

Excuse me, you should be thanking me.

I’m aware of what you are and what you can be.

Stay away from my family.

[Anand] 'How could I not see Rhea was behind this?'

The one whose book no one wants to read...

...gets a library to his name.

Let it be.

You deserve this honour.

Forget about her.

Can you?

Tell me?

[Juhi] Did you seek anyone’s help in writing this?

Are you accusing me of cheating?

[Amit] To Amit...

...my inspiration.

The one from whose manuscript I stole this novel.

[door closes]

[Juhi] What’s the connection with you, Rhea?

Where are you?

[tense music]

[eagle pealing]

[dog barking]

[whistles]

[dog barking]

[Rajguru] Tony!

[Tony squeals]

[Tony barks] Tony?

Tony? Tony! Come here!

[Rajguru screams]

[Title montage]

[Suman] ’I must say’...

...your memory’s quite sharp.

The exact same statement even six months later.

You remember the time, the accident, the fog...

...even the colour of the car. What about the driver?

I don’t remember, madam.

You saw the car, the accident, the fog.

Did you not see the driver or did you not want to see him?

[Rhea] 'Excuse me, Inspector.'

I heard you’ve got some new information in my dad’s case?

- Senior Inspector Suman Yadav. - Rhea Rajguru.

Who here doesn’t know you, Miss Rhea.

If you had new information, you should have contacted me.

I would have made sure our entire staff cooperated with you.

Miss Rhea, we suspect that...

...Mr. Rajguru’s accident wasn’t really an accident.

- What do you mean? - I’ll tell you.

We found this blue van in the ditch yesterday.

As per Jeth Bahadur’s statement...

...Mr. Rajguru was also hit by a blue van.

We have no records of this van going missing.

This could only mean two things.

One. This van fell in the valley and people died.

But we have no report to suggest that.

So, we suspect that someone pushed this van down the hill...

...to hide the evidence.

What’s shocking is that the fingerprints...

...on the steering wheel were wiped clean.

Are you sure it’s the same van that caused dad’s...

No.

It’s just a suspicion as of now.

As soon as we find proof, we’ll call you.

Please keep me posted.

And if you need any help from me, don’t hesitate.

Sure.

If Jethu uncle recalls anything, we’ll come back. Right?

- May we? - Yes, sure.

Thank you.

[Suman] 'Incredible, isn’t it?.'

The owner of Rajguru Estate comes personally to the police station...

...'to pick up a mere worker.'

He’s an old and loyal employee, madam.

Who benefitted the most by Rajguru’s death, Chhetri?

But Rhea was in jail when he died.

[engine whirrs]

The shooter is often just a pawn, Chhetri.

The real criminal is the one who buys the gun.

And finally, there are only seven original stories in the world.

[Anand] 'All stories are inspired from these seven tales.'

Whatever inspires you...

...is inspired by something else itself.

'But it’s you who makes your writing unique.'

You make your story special.

You make your story original by giving it a personal touch.

[applause]

Thank you. Thank you all for coming.

Have a great future, and happy writing.

Thank you, sir.

Excuse me, sir.

- Yes? - Sir, I’m Shukra.

- Sir, I’m Juhi ma’am’s student also. - Oh, really?

Yes, sir. Sir, can I have a-an autograph?

- Sure. Can you hold that? - Yes, sir.

- Thank you, sir. - There you are.

- Yes, sir. Thank you, sir. - I’m going to wait for your novel.

- Yes, sir. - Thank you.

[Amit] Hello, sir.

- Hello. - Can I drop you somewhere?

Uh.. Have we met?

- I was in your master class. - Oh.

- I’m Amit, sir. - Hello.

- Short introduction, a fan. - Thank you.

Sir, you speak so well.

Music, when soft voices die, vibrates in the memory.

Odours, when sweet violets sicken...

Live within the sense they quicken.

- Sir, please. - Oh, thank you.

Percy Shelly, 1821.

[Anand] 'It’s good to know that young writers of this generation'..

...are acquainted with old poets. They remember them.

Sir, legends are timeless, they never become old.

You, for instance.

Sir, I need a small favour.

I had brought something for Juhi. But couldn’t meet her.

- Can you give this to her? - Do you know Juhi?

- Not really, sir. - What’s this?

It’s just a legal notice, sir...

...for copying Dhund from my manuscript.

[Amit] 'Didn’t she tell you?'

I told her when we met in Mumbai.

And I thought it was so funny...

...you were giving a lecture on originality and imitation.

Stop. Stop the car.

- Please stop the car. - With pleasure, sir.

[Anand] 'Why didn’t you tell me about this?'

Dad, it was my concern. I didn’t want to bother you.

[Juhi] 'I thought he was an attention-seeker...'

Juju, he has followed you from Mumbai to Darjeeling.

This isn’t just for attention.

What?

What? What is it?

- Rhea. - Rhea?

I had punished her for plagiarism.

I don’t know why, but this reminds me of her.

It feels like she’s punishing us.

I’m sure it’s nothing.

I’ll tell you what, leave this with me.

I’ll discuss this with Uncle Vikas.

I’m sure he’ll find a way out. Okay?

- Okay. - Let me handle this.

I’ve got this, Dad.

[bird chirping]

[Amit] Darjeeling tea? I never developed a taste for it.

But you’ve got a taste for drama, don’t you?

First, the drama at my book-signing in Mumbai.

And today, the drama of manipulating an elderly person.

You wanted my attention? Congratulations, I’m here.

You see how hard a common man has to try to get attention?

If I too were the child of a renowned author...

...things would have been different. Zero pain, zero struggle.

I’d have launched one book after the other.

Mr. Amit Chaudhary.

The truth is, even if you do have a manuscript...

...you know as well as I do that it has nothing to do with my book.

Now let’s come to the point.

Who put you up to this?

Excuse me?

A sandcastle cannot withstand the waves.

No matter how loudly you tell your lie..

...my truth will silence it.

And as for your ridiculous notice...

...there’s no question of my responding to it.

Thanks for the tea.

You really didn’t have to.

[Mansi] 'I couldn’t say anything yesterday.'

'But what Juhi did, I’m extremely sorry for that, Rhea.'

And of course, if my trustees are happy….

....the donations will keep flowing.

Smart move. And you really don’t have to apologise.

- Thanks. - Okay, see you.

[monitor beeps]

Hello. There is no fluctuation.

Same readings as last week.

Anyway, I’ll take your leave. Take care.

Thanks.

Madam, quarterly cycle signature.

Thanks.

End this quarterly cycle now.

It’s a legal procedure, madam.

Legally, we have to report her condition...

...and that you are taking good care of her.

That’s how you have control of the estate.

I don’t want this repeated headache.

If you can’t do it, suggest someone senior.

Okay, ma’am.

[monitor beeps]

You don’t worry, Aunt.

Just a little more time.

After that, you and your lover will be together forever.

I promise. I’ll find an easy way.

So that you can rest in peace.

Rhea.

Why the hell are you after my family?

Huh?

And I thought we are family.

Someone called Amit Chaudhary has falsely accused Juhi of plagiarism.

And I know you’re behind this. I know.

Hold on.

Someone has accused Juhi of cheating?

Shit.

Man, she must be so upset.

Are you behind this Amit or not?

I do have one confession to make.

When I became the trustee of the college and had the opportunity...

...I thought I’d name the library after you and make you happy.

Maybe you’d hug me with love.

But some things will never change.

Where are you taking this conversation?

Have you ever defended me like this?

When Juhi blamed me in front of everyone for hurting Yash...

...did you stop her?

I wonder what would have happened to Yash if I wasn’t there.

Please stop this.

Of course. How can Juhi be wrong?

How can I be right? Impossible.

Still, my heart tells me...

...that I should prove to you just once...

...that I’m not in the wrong.

Maybe then, you’d trust me just a little.

[engine whirrs]

[birds chirping]

[monkey chatters]

[Rhea] 'Congratulations, Amit. Well done.'

Our plan is working.

What happened?

Actually, everything happened exactly the way you predicted.

Juhi did come to meet me.

- But... - But?

Rhea, she wasn’t rattled at all.

In fact, she said she won’t respond to my notice.

Are you sure we need to target Juhi to get to Dr. Tyagi?

Juhi is his Booker Prize. His best creation.

When Juhi falls, Dr. Tyagi will feel the pain.

See, losers attack people in their weak spots.

Real revenge is to break someone’s strength.

Juhi hasn’t fallen yet, but Dr. Tyagi has slipped.

Trust me.

You should have seen his face.

He was trying to assert himself as my father.

But he still doesn’t want to fulfil the duties of a father.

Rhea, I understand this feeling.

I don’t know why films and books make dads seem like heroes.

Not all of them are like that in reality.

I often wondered how my life would have been...

...if Dr. Tyagi was my father.

But someone said it right. You should never meet your heroes.

Trust me, Amit.

Follow my plan...

...and the world will witness your talent.

People will know you by your name.

[message beeps]

- You’re good? - I’ve got to go.

[party music plays]

[indistinct chatter]

[glass clinks]

[Anand] 'Ladies and gentlemen!'

Friends! This night belongs to Juhi.

- To Juhi! - To Juhi!

- Cheers! - Cheers!

May I have this dance?

I’m so proud of you, dear.

And I promise you...

...I’ll do everything I can to keep this smile on your face.

Anything.

[crowd cheers and applauds]

[Anand] 'Please, fill your glasses.'

[engine whirrs]

[party music plays in background]

[Juhi] Shall we eat a bit? Come on! [Yash babbles]

Little puffy with three monkeys! Yum!

I see. So you’re having a private party here.

[crowd cheering in distance]

Privacy is a luxury.

You’re hiding out here, away from your own party .

When you go to Oxford, you’ll miss all this.

Right! I’m going to miss these people!

[laughs]

[Yash babbling]

[people laughing]

I’ll miss you, Juhi. I’ll miss you.

Yes...

I’ll miss you too.

Your dad is asking for you. Go on.

- I have to feed him but... - I’ll take care of that.

Your prince will be served. Don’t worry about him, please.

- Are you sure? - Please...

- He’s quite a handful. - I’ll do it.

- Sure? - Just go.

Okay... All the best.

[Vishal] 'I don’t know this.'

What’s his name? [Yash babbling]

[Vishal] 'Wow this is so tasty. Have this.'

'What’re you looking at? Come on. Have this puff.'

[Yash babbles]

[Vishal] 'What’s this panda called?'

- [Yash] 'I love panda.' - [Vishal] 'Tell me.'

- Thank you. You can take this. - Anything Sir.

Nothing, thank you.

- Uh.. - Juhi, I just wanted to know...

- ...what Amit told you exactly. - [phone beeps]

Just a minute.

‘Yash! Yash, you’ll fall! Yash, stop. Yash!’

[phone rings]

- Hello? - [Rhea] 'Did you watch it?'

Now do you believe that I did not harm Yash?

[Rhea] 'In fact, I saved him from falling.'

Fine, okay. Is that all?

- Don’t call again. - [Rhea] 'Just a minute.'

I’ve sent you another message. Check it.

[phone beeps]

[Rhea] 'He’s from Delhi.'

'He’s an engineer at a small IT firm.'

'None of his work is published yet'...

...but he seems to be an aspiring writer.

I found out through his social media pages...

...that he attends the Jaipur Lit Fest every year.

'Four years ago, he won an award for a short story.'

Check the links I’ve sent.

- Bhushan? - What? Who?

[Rhea] 'Hello?'

Hello?

[Anand] 'Do you know him?'

This man? Yes. He won for a short story.

[Bhushan] 'He had sent me some material.'

'In fact, you reviewed them.'

I did? Are you sure?

Yes. I remember clearly.

[Bhushan] 'You didn’t like his work at all. So, we let it pass.'

Why? What happened?

N-Nothing. Good night.

[Anand] “In the intricate labyrinth of life where the lines'...

...between identity and character blur...

...a captivating tale unfolds.”

“In the complications of life...

...the lines between character and identity become misty?!”

As their stories merge, it becomes evident that Jayant and Rupesh...

...are not separate individuals but facets of the same complex soul.

“How could I see it.. Meera.. Meera was Saira..."

"...and Saira was Meera."

Are you okay? Did you order something?

No... that..

Amit...

Did you talk to him? What did he say?

He was very upset.

At first he refused to speak.

It took a lot of convincing to get him to meet you.

Talk to him diplomatically, and resolve the matter.

- If we involve Juhi... - No. She shouldn’t know.

She shouldn’t know anything.

I still don’t understand.

How do I not remember any of this?

Because you’re human.

You made a mistake.

Instead of torturing yourself, just meet him and finish it off.

You make him an offer, and I’ll take care of the rest.

[birds chirping]

Your younger daughter really loves you.

She was so persistent, I just couldn’t refuse.

Or else...

Anyway, please. Come.

Take a seat.

Is it boring to have breakfast alone in a huge estate?

- Can I join you? - Please. Please do.

Juhi had no idea, no idea about your manuscript.

This mix-up has happened because of me. You understand?

After reading your manuscript, I reviewed Juhi’s novel...

...and I think somehow, my review notes...

...must have been influenced by your manuscript.

- Okay. - Okay?

So, you agree that the book is plagiarised.

That’s good.

Then, sir, you’d also agree that I deserve the honour...

...the opportunities and adulation that Juhi has been getting.

You know what’s funny, sir?

When I was a child, I was so inspired by your books...

...that I went against my father.

[Amit] 'Your writing made me a rebel.'

And when you rejected me, sir...

...it felt like I had nothing left anymore.

Look, Amit...

...what’s happened cannot be changed.

So tell me, what can I do for you? What can I do?

I can endorse your book. I can write a foreword.

I can sponsor your book launch.

I can publish your book, if you want.

You know, I can do it.

Thank you very much, sir, but...

But that ship has sailed.

You know your last novel was...

[Amit] 'I mean, you know what I mean.'

You’re... How will you endorse me?

Oh, my God!

Okay. Okay, then. 50 lakhs. Okay?

You won’t make that much even with book sales.

So, let’s just end this, finish this here. Right now.

Okay, Amit?

It’s a good deal?

- No, sir. - No, sir?

I want all the copies of Dhund withdrawn from the market...

...and a new print be released...

...in which I’m given the full writing credit.

Also, I want a public apology from Juhi and you...

...for stealing my material.

Please, sir.

I heard there was a party last night at the Tyagis.

- How was that? - God knows! I skipped it.

Vishal enjoyed a lot, though.

I’m so sorry. I hope you didn’t miss it because of me.

- You know, the college event... - No.

How should I explain?

Actually, Juhi and Vishal have been quite close since college.

In fact, I thought maybe they were dating.

But when I asked, they both denied.

Then Vishal and I got together.

Still, there was always a strange feeling.

It felt like...

...perhaps, Juhi is always between us.

Did you suspect them?

No.

I was in Bangalore for five years.

A long distance relationship only sounds doable.

It doesn’t work.

Then I took a transfer and came here.

But...

I feel like I was happier in Bangalore.

Perhaps, I was the one that came between them.

I think it’s time for me to leave.

Thank you so much, Rhea, and...

Also, thank you for listening to my sob story.

Come on! Any time, really.

- No worries. - I’ll see you.

[Chhetri] ’Here’s a print of Rajguru Tea Estate website.’

Rajguru’s pet dog’s leash was in the blue van?

Yes, ma’am.

His dog has been missing since his death...

...and no one inquired about it?

When the owner of the biggest tea estate in Darjeeling dies...

...who’s going to bother about a voiceless animal, ma’am?

Chhetri, the police’s job is not just to find answers...

...but also to ask the right questions.

Perhaps, this dog was used as a bait to call Rajguru to the road.

What do you mean, ma’am?

We’re sure this is the same van.

[Suman] 'But who was the driver?'

Who’s this, Chhetri?

[Chhetri] 'Arun.'

Isn’t he the one who was driving Rhea’s car the other day?

Yes, ma’am. He’s Rhea’s man friday.

He used to be a guard at the university.

Ever since Rhea took over the estate, he’s been with her.

From the university to the tea estate.

Everything changed, But he alone remains constant.

[Title montage]

Where’s the printer’s ream?

I don’t interfere in your dad’s things.

[Sudha laughs]

I can’t find anything in this mess.

[Sudha] 'I know.'

Dad, where are the papers for the printer?

Nandu, where were you?

I went to get bread.

What happened?

It’s okay. Juju, aren’t you getting late?

- Yes. - I’ll look into it.

- Are you sure? - Yes, please.

Nandu. It’s the morning.

What’s the matter?

I’ruined everything.

Call Vikas.

[Anand] Okay, then, 50 lakhs.

You won’t make that much even with book sales.

So, let’s just end this, finish this here. Right now.

It’s a good deal?

That’s exactly how he recorded me secretly and sent me to jail.

Now I will use this to ridicule him publicly.

He’ll repent for life.

Amit, when we met three months ago...

...this was all a dream.

And now it’s coming true.

Well done.

[Young Amit] Papa, sorry.

You know, Rhea...

...in the weakest moments of life, though unknowingly...

...'but Dr. Tyagi’s books stood by me.'

[Young Amit] Stars are phoenixes, rising from their own ashes.

How can you rise if...

...you haven’t burnt?

So...

The heroes of stories aren’t real.

Right?

Our revenge has just begun.

Once this recording goes viral...

...Anand Tyagi will know...

...how it feels to destroy his own daughter’s life.

Now you’ll see Juhi’s state...

...when the world calls her a cheat.

[phone rings]

Hello?

[Lawyer] 'Sorry to disturb you. We need some signatures.'

When will these procedures end?

[Lawyer] 'The senior lawyer wants to meet you too.'

Come.

Send me that recording.

- And get ready for action. - Yes.

[church bell rings]

Arun.

Yes, sir?

You work at Rajguru Estate, right?

Yes.

What were you doing at the IVF centre?

Sir, sterility isn’t only a rich man’s problem.

Fine, whatever. Tell me.

Where were you on 6th August, between 2 o’clock and 10 o’clock?

- During the day? - Don’t try to act smart.

6th August...

How can I forget.

Salman Bhai’s movie had released that day.

I went to watch it.

And Rhea madam’s dad met with an accident on the same day.

Madam had called from jail.

Don’t even think about leaving the city without informing us.

- Do you understand? - Yes.

[motorbike whirrs]

[Vishal] 'When you leave'...

...'who’ll explain Shakespeare to Hindi students?'

Teaching Shakespeare’s stories in Hindi...

...in his own country, That’s more fun, isn’t it?

Actually, Vishal...

...I want to take Yash and myself...

...away from here, from all this.

I worry about dad, though. I hope he’ll be fine.

Come on, we’re big boys. We’ll manage.

I hope so.

There’s a discussion on the Oxford syllabus today, right?

- Hmmm.. - Prepared?

Why do you think I’m hiding in the PTA room?

[Anand] Juhi had no idea, no idea about your manuscript.

This mix-up has happened because of me.

So tell me, what can I do?

This blunder, it’s mine.

[phone beeps]

[Anand] Okay, then, 50 lakhs. Okay?

You won’t make that much even with book sales.

So, let’s just end this, finish this here. Right now.

Okay, Amit? It’s a good deal? Yes?

[phone beeps]

“Your dad loves you a lot.”

“I wish my dad was like him.”

“Amit.”

[Sudha] Vikas, I don’t know what to do.

He’s been drinking since morning.

Why did you go to meet Amit?

I’m talking to you.

[Juhi] 'Why did you go to meet Amit?'

I told you to let me handle it, right? That I’ll take care of it.

Why can’t you understand such a simple thing?

What’s this? What is this?

Read it.

The Man in the Mist.

Amit Chaudhary?

“It becomes evident that Jayant and Rupesh...

...are not separate individuals but facets of the same complex soul.”

This... This is just like Dhund, but...

...how’s that possible?

I’ve never seen this before.

But it seems I have seen it.

And I’ve read it.

[Anand] 'Bhushan says he sent it to me for review three years ago.'

And I don’t even remember that it’s been with me all this time.

[Sudha] I just don’t understand.

'You have his manuscript, correct?'

'But what has that got to do with Juhi’s Dhund?'

I’ll explain.

This, and Dhund are the same story.

This has been with dad for three years.

So after reading this, when he gave me notes on Dhund...

...he thinks might have accidentally influenced me.

And Amit thinks his claim is right and the book is copied. Right?

Hold on. Clearly this man isn’t here just to threaten us.

First of all, I’ll prepare a legal response denying his accusation.

That we know nothing about this.

[Vikas] 'And most importantly'...

...from now on, no one does anything without asking me.

For God’s sake.

I’m sorry, Juju.

How many things will you apologise for, Dad?

And Uncle, how many accusations will you deny after this?

[Anand] Okay, then, 50 lakhs. Okay?

You won’t make that much even with book sales.

So, let’s just end this, finish this here. Right now.

Okay, Amit? It’s a good deal?

No, sir.

I want all the copies of Dhund withdrawn...

...and a new print be released...

...in which I’m given the full writing credit.

Also, I want a public apology from Juhi and you.

It’s my work. It’s my bloody work.

You should have at least talked to me.

But for you, there’s only one right way. Your way.

I’m not a child.

You just never let go.

Why did you do this? Why?

Just look at your own f*****g life for once!

Look at your own choices!

How right have you been?

How much have you been able to control?

You.. Why did you...

Why did you do this?

He was blaming you, Juju.

I wanted to make it clear that it was my fault.

It’s my fault.

'Not your fault.'

This recording won’t be admissible in court.

[Vikas] 'But he could leak it to the media and create a scene.'

'People will think it’s a simple confession.'

'Admission of guilt.'

Your reputation will be tarnished for sure.

But we need to protect you from becoming collateral damage.

You’ve been influenced accidentally.

So you can’t be legally accused.

Directly or indirectly...

...this recording proves that Dhund was copied.

Why did you do this, Nandu?

[Sudha] 'One wrong decision of yours'...

...will destroy the respect and reputation...

...'you’ve earned all your life.'

You’ll be finished, Anand Tyagi!

I just wanted to protect you, Juju.

[water running]

[phone rings]

[sighs] Namaskar.

[phone beeps]

Sis, watch this.

Today...

...I want to tell you all the truth.

Nandu.

- Watch this. - I have betrayed you all.

Dhund is not my original work.

What has she done!

[phones beep]

I’ve plagiarised it from an unpublished novel.

[bangs on door] Juju!

[Juhi] The Man in the Mist, by Amit Chaudhary.

Amit Chaudhary?

Juju!

I...

...Juhi Adhikari...

[Juhi]...apologise to all the readers of my novel...

...and the entire writing community.

[Juhi] This plagiarism...

...this theft...

[Juhi]...is solely my responsibility.

So, I’m... I’m sorry.

- Juhi. - Juju.

[Vikas] 'Juhi, open the door.'

'Juhi, we can still control the situation.'

[sobs]

What the f**k were you thinking!

Are you crazy?

What?

That’s how my father spoke to me.

He never thought I was capable of thinking for myself.

It was Dr. Tyagi who taught me how to think for myself.

I’d only breathe in front of my father, Rhea.

I was alive because of Dr. Tyagi’s books.

I owe my life to him.

I sent that recording to Juhi so that she can realise...

...how lucky she is to have him as a father.

The way he was trying to protect her.

The one who you’ve suddenly made a grand saviour...

...didn’t even give his second daughter her rights...

- ...let alone respect. - I know, Rhea.

But the way he begged me today... Something broke inside me, Rhea.

I was ashamed. I felt like some criminal.

Look, I may be angry...

...but I cannot humiliate Dr. Tyagi like that.

My revenge is complete, Rhea. I can’t stretch this anymore.

You’re done? And what about me? I wanted him to repent.

If not for me, then at least through Juhi.

This emotional stupidity of yours has given Juhi another chance...

...to play the hero.

And Dr. Tyagi remains untouched.

You ruined everything.

Rhea, not everyone understands you the way I do.

F*****g cheat!

- Rhea, that Constable Chhetri-- - Later, Arun.

[phone beeps]

What do you mean, you can’t delete the copies of the video?

[Vikas] 'Do something, please. Put your guy to work.'

[door screeches]

I’ll call you later.

- Juju... - I’m okay, Mom. I’m okay.

I won’t let dad be finished.

First of all, please remove that video from your page...

...it’s being incessantly shared and your reputation...

If dad’s audio recording had been leaked...

...it would have destroyed both of us.

Both would have fallen prey.

I saved one of us.

Even a snake doesn’t eat its own offspring.

Juju, what about the Oxford call?

It’s the age of the Internet, Mom. Word spreads like fire.

They cancelled the call.

[Mansi] 'I’m sorry, Juhi.'

'The video has gone viral.'

My phone hasn’t stopped ringing since.

And the management committee is quite worried.

I think you should take a break from college for a few days.

Neha.

- Yes, sir? - Just check the database...

...and get me Amit Chaudhary’s manuscript.

[Bhushan] 'We must have received it two or three years ago.'

- Okay? - Okay. Sure, sir.

Thank you.

[phone rings]

[phone rings]

[Manjiri] Sunrise Cafe. Rhea and I will be waiting for you.

Manjiri.

[birds chirping]

[eagle pealing]

- Morning. - Morning.

You’re feeling better?

Didn’t sleep okay?

Where’s dad?

[sighs] He didn’t come to the room.

He’s not at home.

Maybe he’s gone for a walk.

I can’t believe that you called me here again.

Even today, I shudder at the thought of this place.

If I could teach you anything in life...

...then the first lesson would have been...

...learn to face your fears, Rhea.

Don’t ever let fear conquer you.

What I’m about to say today...

...I’ve never been able to say it before.

[Anand] My dearest Juju, in the courtyard of...

...our old house, there was a jasmine plant.

We’d dry our clothes near it in the monsoon.

It was one such day when suddenly, Sudha went into labour.

I ran, put her in the car...

...and put on the first clean shirt I found.

You were born that day.

When you smiled and I held you for the first time,

You carried the scent of jasmine from my shirt.

That’s why I named you... ’Juhi’.

My feelings for Manjiri were genuine, always.

But to keep my name clean, I couldn’t give a name...

...to our relationship, nor to you.

I wish I could give her respect. And you, love.

I know you hate me, and...

It’s fine.

It’s fine.

But don’t make this hatred a part of you.

Don’t become selfish, like your father.

[Anand] I always wished happiness for you.

Love is meant to make life easy and worth living.

But my love is nothing but a burden now.

And everyone connected to me has to endure it.

Mom. Mom!

I wish my apology could set things right, but...

[Anand]...'that’s not to be.'

The difference between committing a mistake and a crime is that...

...you can be forgiven for a mistake...

...but crimes deserve punishment.

So, I’m... sorry, my child.

I’m really, really sorry.

[Anand] My love has hurt you a lot, Juju, hasn’t it?

That’s it. Not anymore.

This is it.

Now to 'scape the serpent’s tongue, we will make amends ere long.

Else the Puck a liar call.

So... good night unto you all.

[thud]

[eagle pealing]

[siren wails]

Come on.

But you need to tell me what is going on.

I told you she was after Yash.

What are you saying? Why would I kidnap her son?

Oh, really? Why would you kidnap him?

- Yes, why would I do it? - Oh, really?

- What is your game, Juhi? - My game?

Yes, your game.

[Fire crackling]

[bottle rolling]

Alcohol is amazing, isn't it?

It drowns out all the external noise.

And the inner voice becomes loud and clear.

No chance of lying.

I wish he had told me just once...

"Amit, you have potential."

"You'll become something in life."

[sobs]

I wanted him to suffer.

I wanted him to feel the pain.

But I didn't want him to die.

I'm sorry.

How unlucky I am!

I fought all my life for his love...

...and when I finally got it...

...he died.

Do you know what he said to me before he left us?

- What, Rhea? - "I'm sorry, my child."

Child!

I’m here, Rhea.

Some things are achieved just once, Rhea.

The first and last time.

What is meant to happen, happens. You can't fight your destiny.

I'm really sorry, Rhea.

[typewriter keys clicking]

[birds cooing]

Dad, what are you writing?

A book, my child.

- About whom? A mermaid? - No. About you.

The brightest, strongest girl in the whole world.

The one whose eyes hold the entire world.

- My DD! - DD?

Darling Daughter.

- I've written a book for you too. - Okay, show me.

Oh! Wow!

[laughs] Dear, 'bestest' is not a word.

In my book, it is.

[Yash] A bus!

Rhea, I think I should attend Dr. Tyagi's prayer meet.

To seek his forgiveness and permission to move on.

[engine whirrs]

[train chugging in distance]

[prayer music]

[indistinct chatter]

Miss Rhea?

Everyone's outside.

Plain clothes. That means you're off-duty, right?

The police are never off-duty, Rhea ma’am.

By the way, what are you doing inside?

I wanted to see closely how dad lived.

After his demise?

I'm here to mourn someone’s death. Please excuse me.

You shouldn't have come here.

Not even today?

Especially not today.

Don't do this, Rhea. Please leave.

And who are you to tell me that? Family?

He was my father.

Miss Rhea. I forgot to ask you something.

How was your relationship with Tony?

Tony, your father Mr. Rajguru's pet dog.

He’s been missing since Mr. Rajguru’s accident.

No one even lodged a missing report for the poor one.

It's strange, isn't it?

Inspector, this is neither the time nor place to discuss all this.

I'll see you later.

Juju...

That’s what he wants, Mom.

Won't you take credit for this?

Just so you know, he was the one who called me that day.

His last wish was that we put an end to the our differences.

That’s why I’ve come here.

Whatever we had between us was because of dad, Rhea.

He's no longer with us.

So, this is the end.

Ronny, take this.

What's this?

Take this to the lab and get a DNA test done.

Okay.

[engine starts]

[Bhushan] Juhi, I watched your video...

...and I was taken aback.

I’m the one who sends review material to Anand.

It was I who had sent him Amit's manuscript too.

But this isn't the one. This is different.

I had sent him a mystery. A murder mystery.

That story is completely different from your book Dhund.

Moreover, this isn't even his writing style.

- Who wrote this then? - God knows.

But the real question is, how he did get this?

Anand and I had a fixed system...

...for giving feedback on manuscripts.

Rhea.

Did anyone go into dad's study? Anybody?

No.

- [Sudha] The guests at the party-- - No, an outsider. Not...

Hold on, let me think, Juhi.

[Sudha] There may have been a couple of people...

...but in the study...

When you were in Mumbai...

[Sudha]...the pest-control worker had come.

[Sudha] Your student sent him--

Shukra.

What happened, ma'am? How come you're here--

Shukra, you referred a pest control worker to me, remember?

Yes, ma'am, Gopal. I had sent him, ma'am.

What's the matter, ma'am? Is there a problem?

I need your help.

Mr. Ranjan, as you can see, best doctors, best medicines...

...best treatment, I'm doing everything.

But signing each time to prove it is very demotivating.

I thought the situation would get...

...a little better since you're here now.

I'm sure there’s a price for your trust and time.

Okay, I'll see what I can do.

Please.

Give me a few days. I will let you know.

- That would be lovely. - Yes.

Show me.

The clinic said it can’t be done this quickly.

But I insisted that I want the DNA report right away.

And look, I got it.

So it's not the end, Juju.

Like father, like daughter.

I won’t let what happened with me happen with Yash.

Rhea, Constable Chhetri was asking questions...

Now do I have to teach you how to handle the police?

Handle it, Ronnie.

[motorbike whirrs]

Wow, Gopal! Your new bike runs so smoothly.

We reached on time.

- Good morning, ma'am. - Good morning.

- Juhi madam, good morning. - Good morning.

I was looking for you yesterday.

Tell me. Do you need something?

Yes, you came home for pest control, right?

You forgot this there. I came to return it.

- Take it. - This... This isn't mine.

Oh.

I must be mistaken. Never mind.

Listen, if the police ask, just tell them...

...that you didn't bring or take anything from home. Okay?

- Police? - Yes.

I can't find my gold earrings since the pest-control.

[Juhi] They were expensive.

As expensive as your new bike.

I'll have to report it. Anyway, don’t worry...

You didn't steal them, right?

- Hello. Yes. - Ma'am...

- Lebong Police Station? - Please, ma'am. Please...

Hello?

Yes, I can't hear you... Hello? I'll call you later.

The network... Hello?

Ma'am, Arun asked me to put this in your house. He paid me for it.

I swear, ma'am, I didn't steal the gold earrings.

Arun.

Rhea ma’am, this is Rana.

For the Nepal route...?

He's been doing it for years.

I'd need passport-sized photographs and documents of the travellers.

Whatever you need, take it from Arun.

I just don't want any hassle.

You won't know the difference between real and fake.

[phone rings]

Hello?

[guard] Ma'am, Juhi Adhikari is at the gate.

[guard] I stopped her for permission but she’s arguing.

Let her in.

[Rhea] Welcome, Juhi.

I never got a chance to invite you home.

You think you're very smart?

You can fool the world, but not me.

The day when I saw you at the university, I understood...

...that you're up to no good.

You know, Rhea, some people in this world are bad.

You're just f*****g evil.

What did you say?

That dad wants us to put our differences behind us?

You could have fooled him, but not me.

You... You killed dad. You killed him.

This.

Amit. A failed writer who was upset with dad.

He fit perfectly into your plan.

You used him and got this fake manuscript planted in my house.

I'm going straight to the police station from here.

To present all these proofs, along with Gopal's testimony.

And this time, Rhea, I won't stop.

Which world do you live in, Juhi?

Where you're the victim as well as the hero?

Morally upright Juhi Adhikari, the perfect daughter.

The one to carry our dad's legacy forward.

If you've truly inherited anything from him...

...it's that you're exactly like him.

A f*****g cheat and a bloody liar.

You wanted to show me the mirror, right?

Here you go.

Now you confess that you never got the IVF done.

That you cheated on Neil.

That Yash is not Neil's son. He's Vishal's son.

Does Vishal even know?

Wow, Juhi! You cheated him too?

You were right. Upbringing is everything.

The one who brings you up is more important than the one who gives you birth.

And I agree with you now.

Yash and I were both born with terrible fates.

Because cheaters like you can never give anyone a good upbringing.

That's why I came back into your lives...

- ...to save Yash from you. - You stay away from him, okay?

You're right. I will never stop.

I'll save him. I'll take him away from you, very soon.

Now go...

...and tell whoever you wish.

You can keep that.

[Rhea] Does Vishal even know?

[Rhea] Wow Juhi! You cheated him too?

I'll take Yash away from you, very soon.

I will never stop.

[knock on car door]

Are you okay?

- Hi. - Hi.

Come in.

I have spoken to Vishal. He is on his way.

It wasn't really urgent. I'll come later.

Please sit. When do we ever get a chance like this.

May I ask you something? Will you answer honestly?

Yes?

- Are you in love with Vishal? - Mansi...

No.

I won't lie.

I have always been a bit insecure about you.

I always thought that you and Vishal...

In fact, to give us one last shot...

...I took a transfer from Bangalore and came back here.

Our couple's therapy starts from next week.

I...

I have to go.

- Why? Vishal is on his way. - Yes, no, but...

It’s late.

F**k!

Sorry... Excuse me.

They were taking too long. [phone beeps]

It’s okay.

[Rhea] They want to publish your book!

One’s loss is another’s gain. Congratulations, Amit.

Come on, Rhea. This victory isn't mine.

Just the name is mine.

They want to launch you, Amit.

Once you make a name for yourself, you can write whatever you want.

So what if this is not your original?

[engine whirrs]

Good morning, Mom.

Juhi, where did you leave Yash?

What do you mean? He's inside...

- Yash! - Juhi!

- [Juhi] Yash! - [Sudha] Juhi? Where is Yash?

- [Sudha] Juju... - [Juhi] Yash...

- How can you be so careless, God! - Juju...

You should’ve told me!

[Sudha] Please, stop! I thought he was with you!

Mom, you should have called me!

I thought he was with you, Juhi.

- I just told you that. - Hello?

[siren wails]

- Juhi ma’am? - Yes, come with me.

Juhi ma’am.

Thank you so much for coming, Inspector. Look at this.

This CCTV footage is from a few hours ago.

This...

Look at this.

This is Rhea.

Rhea Rajguru?

These are her shoes. I can recognize them anywhere.

- We'll find him, Juhi. - I don't know what condition he is in.

We should go to her estate. We will find Yash there.

But Juhi, how can you tell from a pair of shoes...

- ...that it's Rhea Rajguru? - This is Rhea.

I can recognize her anywhere. This is Rhea.

Please believe me. Let's go to her estate.

We will find Yash there. Please...

Okay, we'll see.

You'll see? So you won't do anything about it?

Just how the police didn't do anything...

...when my husband was murdered.

I thought you’re new here, you’d stand by the truth.

Let's go, please.

Juju, everything will be fine.

Wow, Mr. Ranjan! That was super fast.

Thank you, but...

[Ranjan]...what if your aunt wakes up from her coma...

...and learns that you looked after her like a daughter...

...she gets emotional and names you her heir?

But I don't know when she’ll regain consciousness.

[Ranjan] I didn’t say that needs to happen.

But if that’s the story...

...that’s enough.

Anyway, I am the one to submit the health report.

And her signature on the paperwork?

Long live digital India, Rhea ma’am.

- Yes. - Yes.

- Thank you so much. - Thank you. You're welcome.

Appreciate it.

[siren wails]

This property is private. You can't barge in like that.

Rhea, where's Yash? Where have you hidden him? Tell me!

- Yash is missing? - She's putting on an act.

Rhea Rajguru, we suspect that you have kidnapped...

...Juhi Adhikari's son, Yash.

- She's just... - Calm down.

Please move aside, Rhea. Please move aside. Chhetri.

Chhetri, come. Get everyone to work.

Check all the coats. You check the bathroom.

Okay, sir.

But you need to tell me what is going on.

[Rhea] Will you please tell me?

I need to have some information. Tell me something at least.

Sir.

I think this is the one.

[Suman] Please be quiet...

- [Rhea] Please tell me-- - Ma'am.

This is the coat in the video.

Which video?

[Rhea] Which video?

Ma'am, the shoes are also the same.

What shoes? What is going on?

I told you she was after my son, didn't I?

The jacket and shoes are yours. Watch this video.

Yes, these are mine, but this is not me.

- Chhetri. - [Chhetri] Yes, ma'am.

Check every room thoroughly.

What are you saying? Why would I kidnap her son?

- Rhea, you-- - Why are you lying?

- I'm lying? - Yes, why would I do it?

- Oh, really? - What is your game, Juhi?

- My game? - Hold on. Please calm down.

Stop fighting.

Ma'am, there's no one in the house.

- Has the K9 squad team arrived? - Yes, ma'am, they are ready.

[dog barking]

[indistinct chatter]

[Juhi] Yash!

- [Constable 1] There’s nothing here. - [Chhetri] Look there.

‘Move ahead’.

Miss Suman.

Trust me. I don't know why you're searching here.

- I haven't done anything. - Yash!

- Okay. We'll talk about it later. - [Constable] Did you look that side?

Miss Suman.

- [Constable 1] Hey! Did you find anything? - [Constable 2] This way, Sir!

Juhi, what is this?

What are you doing?

Yash!

[dog barks]

[Juhi] Yash!

[dog continues barking]

Yash!

There's something inside.

[dog barking]

Yash...

Shukra!

Shukra! Where's Yash?

- Shukra! Where did Yash go? - Who is he?

- He's Jeth Bahadur's son. - Shukra, where's Yash?

Shukra, Yash...

Do you know him?

- Where's Yash? - How would I know?

[Juhi] Tell me!

- I don't know. - Chhetri, call the ambulance now!

Yash should have been here. Where is he?

What did you do to him? Tell me, Rhea.

[Juhi] I know Yash should have been here.

Where is he?

What do you mean, he should have been here?

What do you mean, Juhi ma’am?

Miss Juhi?

Where is Yash, Miss Juhi?

[birds chirping]

[door shuts]

[phone rings]

- Hello? - Amit, Juhi had brought the police here.

- She accused me of kidnapping Yash. - What?

- I think she's trying to frame me. - But why?

- [Amit] Where's the child? - I don't know, Amit, and...

I'm so worried.

Okay, Rhea, calm down.

Why don't you ask Arun to look for him?

- Amit, let me call you back. - Hello? Hello...

[Phone Operator] ‘The number you are trying to call...’

‘...is currently not reachable.’

Where the hell is Arun!

"He should have been here." What does that mean?

Miss Juhi?

I-I lied to you. All this...

...was planned by me.

But I did it to protect my son.

Rhea had threatened to take Yash away from me.

- That's why I-- - Hold on.

Let me record your statement.

Confessing that you orchestrated your own son’s abduction.

Constable Burman.

Record her statement.

F**k!

[Juhi] I didn't have the time to call anyone...

...to explain, or convince anyone.

Whatever had to be done, I had to do it myself.

Shukra was the only one I trusted completely.

I knew he'd help me without asking any questions.

Rhea had a particular pair of shoes and a jacket.

I bought identical ones for Shukra.

I drove both of them to Rajguru Estate myself.

Shukra knew where the cameras were.

We took advantage of the dark and snuck into the cabin.

It was just a matter of two hours.

I had promised Shukra that I'd come with the police in two hours.

Good morning, Mom.

Where did you leave Yash?

What do you mean? He's inside...

Yash! Hello? Police station?

Yash should have been there, with Shukra.

But Rhea took him from there.

Didn't you see what she did to Shukra--

Did you see her taking Yash?

Did you see her attack Shukra?

You stage your own son’s kidnapping...

...and then falsely accuse Rhea Rajguru.

You've made a mockery of the police, Miss Juhi.

It shocks me that people like you become teachers.

Please believe me. She is capable of going to extreme lengths.

She killed dad. She killed my father.

Miss Juhi. Next, you'll say that Rhea Rajguru...

...could also bring about a tsunami.

Dr. Tyagi had committed suicide. We have CCTV footage of it--

Abetment of suicide.

She provoked dad to kill himself. She and Amit are in cahoots.

They are in this together. Please believe me.

- She's very dangerous.. - And what about you?

Please... believe me. Yash...

Y-You should talk to Arun. Please talk to Arun.

Inspector, I'm talking to you. You should talk to--

Don't teach me how to do my job.

Tell me, what was Yash wearing when you last saw him?

Last time...

[Juhi] He was wearing a blue night suit.

It had spaceships and stars on it.

[phone rings]

[hammer thuds]

You can go.

What the f**k!

[phone rings]

Arun, where are you?

Don't be angry. I have a surprise for you.

Yash is with me.

[Arun] I’m sure you know...

...that I can do anything to fulfil all your wishes.

You're most important to me, Rhea.

I know what Yash means to you.

But you have no idea what you mean to me.

Yash is absolutely fine.

[Arun] He's with me. He's safe.

Ronnie, you're the best.

[Rhea] Now tell me where you are.

I'm coming there right now.

I’m here.. In the same beautiful woods.

[Arun] Come.

And it’s needless to say, but come alone.

[Arun] You do want Yash alive, don't you?

Mom.

Mom, they won't believe me--

For the first time, I'm seeing...

...how hatred has defeated love.

They've taken Yash's photos from me.

They are circulating those in hospitals.

Do you know why? Because no one knows...

...if he's even alive or...

- If anything happens to Yash... - Mom...

And you listen to me very clearly, Juhi Adhikari.

There will no relationship left...

...between you and me.

[phone rings]

- Hey, Rhea, are you okay? - Amit, Arun has kidnapped Yash.

He's at our spot in the jungle. I'm on my way there.

What? Alone? Rhea, hold on. Let me come with the police, okay?

[Rhea] No, hear me out.

The police suspect me already.

If Yash is found with Arun, they'll blame me.

[Rhea] Moreover, if he sees the police...

...I don't know what he'll do to Yash.

I can't take the risk.

Okay, just stay where you are. I'm coming, okay?

I'm almost there. I can't wait. You come quickly.

Amit Chaudhary?

Yes?

You seem to be in a hurry to go somewhere.

I was just going for a drive.

Where were you this morning between 3 a.m. and 7 a.m.?

I... was right here, at the hotel. Why?

We need to ask you some questions.

- Now? - Do you mind?

No, it's okay, please.

- After you. - Okay.

Is this the entire footage between 3 and 7 am today?

- Yes, ma'am. - Okay. Thank you.

[phone rings]

Yes, Chhetri?

[Chhetri] Ma'am, this Arun seems quite crazy.

His room is plastered with photos of Rhea Rajguru.

[Chhetri] He'd follow her...

...and take her pictures secretly.

- Have you found him? - [Chhetri] No.

The room is unlocked but he isn't here.

[Chhetri] I inquired with the workers nearby, ma'am.

No one has seen him since last night.

Okay, do this. Ask the security guards...

[Suman]...to call us as soon as he is spotted. Okay?

You were right. You were here between 3 and 7.

I suggest, don't even think about leaving the city for now.

Let's go.

[crows cawing]

[phone rings]

Police control room.

Sir, I'm calling from Lamahatta.

There is a child's corpse in the jungle.

- A child's corpse? - It’s in a very bad state, sir.

Give me your exact location.

[Arun] On Highway 110, after the 1 kilometre milestone...

...there’s a path leading towards the jungle.

You'll see a tent there. It's just outside that tent.

[officer] And your name? Hello?

- [inaudible] PCR 43, come in. - [inaudible] PCR 43, over.

[officer] A child’s corpse has been found...

...near the Lamahatta Highway.

Get there soon. I'll send you the location.

Yash!

[Arun] Rhea!

Don't worry. That...

...could have been Yash.

But he isn't.

Come here.

That was an unclaimed body I bought from the morgue.

Look at him.

[Arun] Sleeping peacefully, isn't he?

You wanted to take Yash and flee the country...

...with a fake passport, right?

So, I thought I should help you.

I was near Juhi's house that night.

[Arun] I saw a boy. He was wearing a jacket.

He took Yash and got into Juhi’s car.

Suspecting, I followed them.

They reached Rajguru Estate.

[thud]

[Yash cries]

Shut up, boy! Just shut up!

He was driving me crazy.

So, I gave him some of the good stuff.

What happened?

I thought you'd be dancing with joy.

I... I'm happy, Ronnie.

You’re always thinking of me.

- For that, you deserve a kiss. - No, Rhea.

Not just a kiss.

I deserve a lot more.

But we'll get to that once we're out of Darjeeling.

Shall we?

Hold this.

- Give Yash to me. - No, it's fine.

Hurry up. The police will be here soon.

Police?

Yes, that's the final leg of this game.

The police will come, they'll find that body in Yash's clothes.

And they'll stop looking for him.

Then, Yash, you and I will flee, from under their noses.

How's my plan?

Give me the car keys.

Let's go.

[car beeps]

Him...?

[Arun] Hey!

What is he doing here?

Rhea, are you all right? Are you okay?

- Ronnie... - Did you call him?

Ronnie, calm down. He's on our side.

But why?

Hey, the deal was to get you credit, right? It's done.

Get lost now. This is between us. Get lost!

Ronnie, he'll leave once we reach home safely. Okay?

Give Yash to me, come on.

Didn’t you hear her? Please hand Yash over to her.

Now you’ll tell me what to do? Get lost!

- Hey! - Ronnie, please.

[Yash cries]

Try taking him now.

Move away, Rhea. Hey!

Back off!

Yash is crying. Please give him to us.

[siren wails]

I did everything for you.

Transformed myself from Arun to Ronnie.

Changed my clothes, hair, everything to your liking.

I stood by you through everything.

I took revenge on all those who hurt you.

I didn't even spare Rajguru Sir.

I put you above myself.

Despite all this, why am I not enough for you?

No, Ronnie. No--

- Hey! - Arun, stop!

- Rhea... - You fake writer!

[Arun] Fake lover!

She’s mine!

Amit!

Ronnie, please stop!

[Rhea] Amit!

[Yash crying]

Arun, stop!

You were leaving me for him?

For you.. there can be no one else but me.

- Ronnie... - You're only mine!

- Listen to me, Ronnie... - Only mine!

Ronnie, please hear me out. Ronnie...

[thud]

[Amit grunts]

[Yash crying]

Amit.

Amit, let's go.

The police will be here soon. Let's go.

Police?

He had called the police before I came.

His body... Amit, his body...

We'll have to get rid of his body.

Amit, listen to me. Come on.

Amit, let's go.

You get your car, I'll bring Yash.

Let's go, Amit.

Rhea...

[siren wails]

- Is this the path he mentioned? - Yes.

Stop here.

- Harish.. - Yes.

[barfs]

Control room. Come in, control room.

- Why have you brought me here? - No.

Ms. Juhi, please take a look.

This is not Yash.

- You... - It's not...

Just take a look, please.

Isn't this the night suit that Yash was wearing?

No, this is not Yash. I told you, this is not Yash.

- He's-- - Juhi, These are Yash's shoes and...

Please, just take a look.

This is not Yash. I told you, this is not Yash.

- This is not Yash. - Juhi.

Your mother has confirmed it. You...

You're not doing your job well.

You can't just get any child and call him my Yash.

This isn't Yash, I told you. I told you, he isn't Yash.

I said, he isn't Yash! You're all in cahoots!

- Doctor, do something. - Leave me! Leave me!

- Hold her! - Give her a sedative, please!

- Leave me! - Calm down.

Leave me! Leave me!

Juhi...

[Juhi sobs]

Mom...

That’s not Yash.

[doctor] She's in extreme shock.

She needs medical attention for the next few days.

I'll make a call. Take her to the mental centre.

Where's the baby?

[Yash chuckles]

- [Yash chuckles] - [Rhea] What is this car?’

You want to play with this? Do you like this colour?

Rhea, we should go to the police.

And what do we tell them?

We'll tell them everything that happened, Rhea.

Whatever... I.. Arun...

I killed him, Rhea.

[Amit] Just...

You're very stressed.

You’re not thinking straight.

You’re ready to ruin your life, because of that Arun?

Yes, it's okay.

He attacked me.

You saved me.

But, Yash...

Let's give him back, Rhea.

Give him back to whom? To Juhi?

To the woman who put him in danger just to get back at me?

I didn’t kidnap him.

By luck, by chance...

[Rhea]...he has come to me.

Doesn't he seem happy to you?

This is God's plan, Amit.

He too wants Yash to be with me.

Look, we’re a perfect family!

No one believes me.

I told them at the hospital, that isn't Yash.

That corpse... That wasn't my Yash.

But no one is listening to me, Vishal.

No one trusts me. No one believes me.

No one believes that's not Yash. I know that's not Yash!

He's not Yash!

When you came home that day, I wish I was there, Juhi.

I wish I had stopped you. I wouldn't have ever let you...

You also think I f****d up?

Hey.

Look, no matter what people say...

...you gave Yash both a mother’s and a father’s love.

Okay? You were a good mother, Juhi.

[Juhi sobs]

In fact, you were the best mother you could be.

The pain of losing one's child... I can't even imagine it.

But...

What you did, Juhi...

You want to get out of here, right? You have to stay calm.

Okay? Give me your word that you'll stay calm.

Juhi?

Tomorrow evening at six...

...my car will reach the spot.

It'll be better for us to cross the border at night.

You can book any flight from Kathmandu the day after tomorrow.

By then, my man will also reach with the child's passport.

[engine whirrs]

Rhea?

[monitor beeping]

So, according to Dr. Panda's report...

...Sheila ma’am came out of coma yesterday...

...and in complete consciousness...

...transferred all her wealth in your name.

So, this is the will.

All that’s needed are her fingerprints...

So, that's it? We're done?

Digital India, as I mentioned earlier.

Please have tea in the lawns. I'll be there.

Doctor.

Thank you.

Those with bad intentions can never have a good life.

I wish you had suffered more.

Not just in death, but even while you were alive.

Cheaters don't deserve to live.

Goodbye.

[monitor beeps rapidly]

Y-You...

She wasn't alive anyway.

She was being forced to breathe.

We're starting anew. We can't have any backlogs.

We’ve to tie up all loose ends. Okay?

I've called for your luggage from the hotel.

Tomorrow evening, Yash, you and I will go to Nepal

and then to Grenada.

Grenada?

You wanted to pursue the artist residency there, right?

I saw it on your laptop.

Amit, I really care about you.

I want to see you happy.

And for that, I'll do anything.

- But Rhea, Yash is not in the room-- - Don't worry about Yash.

He's safe. Get some rest.

We'll be far from all of this tomorrow.

[Door creaks]

Who is it?

- You? How did you... Guard-- - Juhi, please, calm down...

If anyone hears, I’ll be in trouble.

Juhi, I just want to talk to you.

What do you want to say now?

Yash is alive.

[Amit] He is with Rhea.

Here. Look.

I don't trust you. Why should I trust you?

And why didn't you go to the police?

- I can't go to the police, Juhi. - Why not?

You... Do you know Arun?

Arun.. Yes.

- I killed him. - What?

He had kidnapped Yash.

And he was out of Rhea's control, Juhi.

So, in order to save Rhea and Yash, I had to kill him.

I know, no excuse can set this right.

[Amit] Listen, we don't have much time.

- Yash is alive, but... - But what?

He's not in the house.

Rhea has hidden him somewhere in the estate.

Rhea loves him too much.

She wouldn't keep him very far from herself.

Juhi, please trust me.

[door closing]

Well, I couldn't sleep, so I thought...

You thought you’d get ready to head out early in the morning?

No, I'm not going out. I've just come back.

- I went to meet Juhi. - What?

And I told her that Yash is alive, and is with you.

Amit, I didn't share the plan with you for you to ruin it.

You said if we want to start anew, there shouldn't be any backlog.

We cannot have any loose ends?

In our new life, I want to be your strong partner, Rhea.

Not a helpless person whom you’ll have to save every time.

I don't want to start that new life in fear...

...wondering when she might find us.

We need to finish her.

She's the only loose end, Rhea. That's why I went to set her up.

I've assured her that I'll help her get to Yash.

It wasn't very difficult.

The minute she heard about Arun, she was convinced.

- You told her that you-- - Yes, I had to.

But, forget all this.

All you have to do, Rhea is bring her here. Okay?

- And then... - Me?

Yes. Her death should seem like suicide.

[Amit] Given her mental state...

...no one will doubt it.

She will call you herself.

I'm not in a state to ask you for anything, but please...

[Amit] She’ll pretend as if all she has, is you.

[Amit] You have to convince Juhi that you believe her.

[gate screeches]

[Amit] As soon as Juhi thinks she's a step ahead of us...

...we'll overturn the game.

It's not poison. Drink it.

I-I'm so sorry.

[monitor beeps]

- Excuse me, Doctor. - Yes?

[Suman] Shukra is the sole witness of the child's murder.

Please bring him to consciousness soon.

[doctor] Ma'am, it's a concussion.

If we get hasty, his life could be at risk.

Okay, I'll speak to you later.

Look what they did to my son.

Mr. Jeth Bahadur, Shukra was loyal to Juhi...

...just as you are loyal to Rhea.

There are both pros and cons of being loyal to someone.

In your state, you should stay away from such things.

You could get hurt.

Juhi, I want to help you. Please trust me.

Don't be surprised, Juju. There are no secrets between Amit and me.

I know he had come to meet you yesterday.

He told you the truth. Yash is indeed with me.

He's safe.

And in the next hour, he'll be gone far from you.

Or shall I say, you'll go far from him.

[doctor] The child’s body has swollen.

This is a clear indication that he died at least three days ago.

Three days?

But according to the CCTV footage...

...Yash went missing yesterday morning.

How's this possible?

This means Juhi was right. This isn't Yash's body.

And there's someone who doesn't want us to reach Yash.

[Rhea] Yash will be happy with me, Juhi.

You don’t have to worry about him.

No...

[Juhi sobs]

I'm sorry.

Sometimes, a simple revenge can satisfy your anger.

But sometimes...

...seeing your own pain reflect in someone’s eyes...

That's real satisfaction, no?

Amit!

I thought you had really betrayed me.

Juhi, we must act fast.

Rhea is going to take Yash to Nepal and then to Grenada.

She has planned everything.

You must go to Rhea and tell her that you came here to meet me.

And then, convince her...

...that she will truly defeat me only when she kills me.

- But that’s very risky. - Yes, it is.

But for Yash, I'll take it.

[Juhi] She's only unconscious, not dead.

Where's Yash?

Someone will come in an hour to take Yash to Nepal.

We need to get to him before that.

Let's go. I'll get the car. Just lock her up.

Juhi, I...

Rhea...

[Amit] Juhi, I've found this CCTV footage.

In this, she took Yash with her...

...and came back in 10 minutes.

When she returned, Yash wasn't with her.

This was the last spotted location at the tea estate.

I think this is where she stopped.

This is where Shukra lives.

Let’s go.

Mr. Jeth Bahadur.

Please help us.

Please spare us, ma'am.

Because of you, my son is unconscious, in the hospital.

We want nothing to do with your sister or you, ma'am.

Shukra is in the hospital because he was trying to help me.

He was trying to save an innocent child.

[Amit] Please, sir.

If not for me, for Shukra. Please.

Listen.

Did you see Rhea madam around here?

- No. - No?

Ma'am, did you see Rhea madam go past here?

- No. - No?

[bangs]

Open up!

Amit!

Listen.

Rhea madam came here this morning.

Did you see where she went?

- Come. - Okay.

[gunshot]

[phone rings]

Rana, plan change.

Listen carefully.

[phone rings]

- Yes, sir? - Are you home?

Yes, sir, but someone came looking for the child.

[woman1] One of our neighbours was also with them.

Sneak the child out of there immediately.

And meet me at the junction.

Okay.

What's the matter, Brother Jethu?

Listen, Rhea madam came to the settlement this morning.

Did you see which house she went into?

No, sir. It's winter.

No one steps out to pluck leaves.

Everyone's enjoying the holiday, brother.

Winter isn’t the season for tea-picking.

They're all on holiday.

No one saw anything. No one is leaving their house.

[dog barking in distance]

Hey! Stop!

- [Amit] Juhi! - Listen!

Stop! Yash!

Stop!

[Yash babbling]

Yash!

Yash. Where's Yash?

- Don't come any closer. - Go on.

She's the boy's mother. Rhea kidnapped her son.

If you know where he is, tell us.

- He's my son. - I'll stab you. Don't come close.

Stab me, go on!

Yash. Yash!

[Yash] Mumma...

Here...

Mumma. I love you, Mumma.

[car screeches]

It's over! Hand Yash to me.

- Rhea... - Amit, back off.

Rhea... Listen...

Please, listen.

You've dreamed of a new life with me, Rhea.

Everything will be ruined, Rhea.

We'll have a great life together. I-I promise you.

Shut up! For the first time I trusted someone...

- ...and this is what I got. - No.

[Amit] I didn't betray you, Rhea.

I'm doing this for us. Yash is Juhi's son.

You can't take him away from her like this.

[Amit] Please let them go.

Please.

Look, it takes a lot of courage to do the right thing.

Please let them go. Please.

No, Rhea.

No, Rhea.

F**k off!

[car engine starts]

- F**k you! - No, Juhi... Don't, Juhi...

[Amit] Juhi, no...

You wanted Yash and you have him now, Juhi.

Don't do this, please. Juhi...

Run away, Juhi, like you run from all problems in life.

[Amit] Juhi, please don't listen to her.

Don't be like her, Juhi.

I'm not like you.

If you spare me...

...I will find you.

And I will snatch Yash away from you.

Because you don't deserve to be a mother.

And you know I will never stop.

I will find you, and I will finish you.

[gunshot]

See...

Now you and I are no longer different.

[engine starts]

[monitor beeps]

[Suman] Wait outside.

Sure, ma’am.

I won't take much of your time.

Are you okay to talk?

Who shot at you?

- Arun. - Arun?

[Rhea] After your raid...

...I discovered that he had installed...

...hidden cameras in my room.

[Rhea] He was stalking me.

When I confronted him...

...he tried to rape me.

Somehow, I managed to escape.

But he followed me.

First, he hit me with the car, and then shot at me.

He murdered your father Mr. Rajguru, too.

Jeth Bahadur has changed his statement.

He told me that before firing at me.

He confessed? Just like that?

He thought I wouldn't survive.

And where's Amit Chaudhary?

Amit, who?

So you don't know Amit Chaudhary?

I don't know him.

So, you mean Juhi had falsely accused you?

Yes.

Where's Juhi?

Didn’t you send her to a mental health clinic?

Why are you asking me?

A witness saw you take her from there.

Inspector, what you see isn't always the reality.

Mirages are marvelous.

[Rhea] If you believe it, it's the truth.

Or else, life is just an illusion.

[Yash babbling]

[Suman] One last question.

Where's Yash?

Other than in my heart and mind... I don't know.

But him, I will surely find.

[waves crashing]

- Enjoy your drink, man. - Okay.