(upbeat talk show theme)
Namaste, I am Arundhati Sharma,
and I would like to welcome you all to my show, Shatranj.
Our guest today
is someone many have seen, but very few know personally.
Mrs. Noyonika Sengupta.
Noyonika, welcome to our show.
Thank you.
(Arundhati) Noyonika, we have a lot of questions.
But there is just one question
that is on everyone's mind right now.
A question that you have never answered.
Have you forgiven your husband, Rajiv Sengupta,
for the mistakes he made?
(dramatic music)
Have you heard about kintsugi?
(Noyonika) Japanese pottery.
It is the art of mending broken objects with gold.
And once they have been fixed...
it becomes even more valuable.
To fix a broken relationship,
forgiveness is the real gold.
Yes, I have forgiven Rajiv.
(gentle violin music)
But don't you think
the media and politicians are showing too much interest
in my household affairs?
It would be much better for the people
if they showed that interest in our failing democracy.
Are you talking about the EAD raid?
Absolutely.
What was the outcome of that raid?
Rajiv was back home in under 24 hours.
Because the EAD had no proof.
And how would they?
There was no proof in the first place.
This proves two things.
First, Rajiv's honesty.
And second,
the fear the opposition has towards Rajiv.
So, you're saying that
Narayani Dhole is the one behind this raid?
Think about it.
Who benefited from this raid?
It wasn't us.
They scared my children in our own home.
My husband was sent to jail.
They tried to destroy my family.
But they forgot
I am a woman.
My resolve is stronger than my fear.
So yes, as Rajiv's wife,
I will always stand by his side.
In whatever battle he is facing.
(dramatic music)
Have you ever considered joining politics?
A good mother, a good lawyer...
(notification chimes)
...a good person, for now, that is all I want to be.
Let's leave making the world a better place to Rajiv.
Thank you, Mrs. Sengupta.
That was fabulous.
I am a fan, I must say.
-Thank you. -(stage manager) Cut it!
(people applauding)
(Arundhati) That was so good!
Thank you so much!
I think she just made sure Rajiv wins the election.
Just so you know, VC,
she didn't accept my offer.
She is a solid friend.
(soft melancholic music)
We used to be good friends, too, Malini.
Look, Malini, I am...
I am sorry.
I guess we should both say it.
-To us. -To us.
(glasses clink)
(melancholic music continues)
(dramatic music)
Is everything okay?
Thank you.
(music softens)
I want you to win.
(slow romantic music)
(theme song)
(train horn blares in distance)
(tense music builds)
"My resolve is stronger than my fear."
(mysterious music)
LOCAL RESENTMENT AGAINST TETRONOME BUILDERS CORRESPONDENT - SHREYAS PATIL
TRUTH
"Milind Kamble. Labour Supervisor."
(news anchor) The final phase of polling is now over in Maharashtra.
A close contest between Rajiv Sengupta and Narayani Dhole.
There's a special thrill in this year's election.
This election is not just political,
it has become a clash of ideologies and perspectives.
I... voted for your husband.
(coughing)
Mr. Kamble.
How long have you had breathing problems?
I have had it since I built a building
on that dumping ground.
Was anyone other than you affected?
Yes, a lot of people.
Different kinds of diseases.
Someone had breathing problems,
some would feel dizzy, some would bleed from their noses...
I told Shreyas all of this.
He said he would publish all of this in a newspaper.
But... then he passed away in that accident.
Tell us more about Shreyas.
He was a very good man, madam.
There is a tea stall next to the Mahim post office.
I used to meet him there.
Forget about all this, madam.
(gasping)
We are ordinary people.
How will we punish
those rich builders for their crimes?
(music swells)
By telling the truth in court.
The testimony is in three days.
Will you do it?
Please.
I will tell the truth.
(triumphant music)
I will testify.
I will.
All the exit polls are in favour of Narayani Dhole.
Will the EA department raid on Rajiv Sengupta
prove to be his downfall in this election?
Our reporters from Mumbai have travelled...
Creating false drama about competition, just for TRP.
This is a one-sided race, bro.
All good? What's up?
(reporter) Stay tuned for more news on the Maharashtra elections...
There's breaking news right here, but you're still watching TV, Param?
-What is the breaking news? -Law firm scandal.
Didn't you hear?
One partner hacked the laptops of his other two partners.
Shocking, isn't it?
What is happening, Vishal?
I don't understand.
Ketan-bhai.
So, Param-bhai,
the thing is
there's fraud happening in our firm,
a cybercrime.
Actually, there was fraud going on in our firm.
Was. That's right, Ketan.
So, for committing fraud
and for breaching the terms of the partnership,
that too with such malicious intent,
Mr. Munjal, you are being kicked out of the firm.
Oh, no, Malini, how can we do that?
That partner has invested Rs. 20 crore in our law firm.
It's not a joke.
Just think, if we kick him out, he might file a case against us.
Oh, that's right. That's right.
But wouldn't that also prove that Mr. Munjal
teamed up with a convicted cyber criminal,
Mr. Sunny Rathore,
and hacked the laptops of his own partners?
(in Gujarati) All bark and no bite.
I propose
throw him out.
Oh, I totally second that.
My vote is in.
No need to act so smug, Vishal.
You all know that we are all the same.
We are all the fucking same.
The only difference is that I got caught today.
(clicks tongue disapprovingly)
Even in ruin, his pride still remains.
Will you leave, or do you want us to throw you out?
(rising dramatic score)
Not so fast.
Let's get to the point.
I want his office.
This isn't over.
(dramatic score continues)
I should say I will miss you,
but as you know, I am too emotional.
I will just say
you failed your appraisal.
Just not good enough.
(dramatic score intensifies)
(Dheeraj) Mr. Kamble,
were you employed by Tetronome Builders?
(in Marathi) Yes, sir.
2015 and 2016.
Tell me, over the course of those two years,
did any workers come to you with health issues?
Yes, sir.
Cold, cough...
fever...
And any serious issues like
asthma, vomiting, allergies, anything like that.
No, sir. Not at all.
And your breathing problem,
didn't it start when you were working on this project?
Who told you that?
I have had asthma for the last 25 years.
You're lying, Mr. Kamble.
You told the reporter
Shreyas Patil, in your interview--
Patil who?
-I don't know-- -Your Ladyship, this man is a liar.
But he is your witness.
He must have been bribed by Tetronome Builders, Your Ladyship.
Objection, Your Ladyship.
Now Ms. Sengupta might say I am James Bond.
But where is the proof?
Proof!
Sustained.
Mr. Dheeraj, do you have any other witnesses?
Mr. Kamble has turned hostile.
No more witnesses, Your Ladyship.
(judge) In that case,
the next hearing will be held next week.
For closing arguments.
This court is adjourned.
(tense underscore rises)
Child,
do you play cards during Diwali?
You should keep your trump card hidden.
If the opponent sees it, then the game is over.
Understand?
Let's go, kid.
(news theme playing)
The counting of votes has begun in the Maharashtra state elections.
The focal point in this election is Mumbai North West
where the stalwart Narayani Dhole is up against the controversial Rajiv Sengupta.
(female reporter) There seems to be a lack of morale
among the supporters of the Lok Pragati Party.
All the exit polls have already declared Narayani Dhole as the winner.
Pollsters and pundits also say
that this time Rajiv Sengupta's defeat is certain.
If you look at the numbers, Rajiv Sengupta is heavily...
-Yes, Rajiv? -(news continues on TV)
By when will you get here?
I just have an important task.
I will finish that, and then I will join you and the kids.
And don't worry.
Everything will be okay.
(keys jingling)
Excuse me, is there any mail for 501?
Yes, I just put it in there.
TRUTH
(woman) That is why instead of emails,
he was using the post office and government post services.
There is a tea stall next to the Mahim Post Office.
I used to meet him there.
(Sana) You think this key is for a post box?
Yes.
But how will you figure out which post office has this post box?
It has to be in Mahim.
Near Shreyas' house.
(car honking)
Sana.
Oh! It's our old friend.
They followed us and reached Kamble and bought him.
This is our last chance.
You take care of the key.
I will handle this guy.
(car revs)
(reporter) The biggest breaking news at this moment.
In the elections for Mumbai North West,
Rajiv Sengupta suffers a major setback.
(tense music builds)
(tyres screech)
He is still behind.
God damn him.
(male reporter) Narayani Dhole has taken a lead
of 5,000 votes over her rival Rajiv Sengupta.
-(engine revving) -(tyres screech)
(female reporter) At this moment, Narayani Dhole's experience
seems to be beating Rajiv Sengupta.
Very nice. That's awesome.
(tense music continues)
-(tyres screech) -(truck honking)
Get out of the car.
(cars honking)
(male reporter) The tide seems to be turning
as the votes are being counted.
Narayani Dhole is still in the lead,
but the gap is now just about 1,000 votes.
(music builds dramatically)
Ma'am, where are the lockers?
(female reporter) The counting is now in its final phase,
and the predictions made over the past few days are proving to be false.
The gap between Narayani Dhole and Rajiv Sengupta
has now narrowed to just 700 votes.
At this point, no one can say who will win this race.
Is Rajiv Sengupta about to turn a sure defeat into a stunning win?
The vote gap between
Narayani Dhole and Rajiv Sengupta...
-(phone ringing) -...is now rapidly shrinking.
Now let's turn to...
-Yeah? -Hello, Malini?
We need to meet Mr. Electricwala.
Noyonika, the hearing is in two days.
Based on the evidence I just found,
we won't even need to go to court.
It is time to nail the bastards.
(male reporter)There has been an explosive twist in the story!
Rajiv Sengupta of the Lok Pragati Party
has defeated Narayani Dhole, who had won three times in a row,
by a margin of 500 votes.
Yes!
(people cheering)
Thank you.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you so much!
(rising victorious score)
(dhols playing)
(people continue cheering)
(triumphant score begins)
MR. RAJIV SENGUPTA ELIMINATE DISCRIMINATION, ENSURE JUSTICE
Congratulations on the win.
(music fades)
(music intensifies)
Was the election party so boring that you ended up here?
Can you come to my office, please?
Noyonika?
Sana, Sunny told me a story.
That your real name is Aanchal.
You came to Mumbai four years ago.
And Rajiv helped you
to change your identity.
And you paid the price for that...
by having sex with him.
(low suspenseful music)
I don't trust Sunny.
That is why I came to you.
I want to believe you, Sana.
Please tell me.
This is a lie, isn't it?
Tell me?
I am sorry, Noyonika.
I...
I was in trouble.
I was running from my husband.
He would... hit me.
Enough.
I had... to change my identity.
To save my own life...
-Rajiv-- -I don't care.
-Rajiv helped me-- -I don't care.
I was desperate, Noyonika!
It all just happened...
I didn't even know you.
But you know me now!
You have been acting like you are my friend for a year now.
Best friend?
Why?
If you knew all that,
then why did you ever get close to me?
Why the fuck didn't you stay away?
(crying) I only tried to support you, Noyonika.
Please believe me.
You are...
my only friend.
Whose husband you slept with.
Just stay away from me.
Okay?
(slow, brooding music)
(brooding music continues)
(frame crashes)
(objects clatter on floor)
(music fades off)
Here you go.
Will you spoil me this much before you leave?
I am really going to miss you.
(soft romantic music)
And if you tell me to stay
because you love me,
then I will stay.
What if you stay behind
and our relationship doesn't work out?
What then?
Do you love me?
I can't.
I can't lie.
I can't be so selfish, Chitra.
Don't stay here just for me.
Now I understand why
people compare love to dreams.
No matter how beautiful the dream is,
you have to experience it alone.
(slow, romantic music continues)
(doorbell ringing)
(door lock clicks)
Hey, where were you?
(laughs)
The kids are spending the night with Mom.
It's just us,
and it's time for celebrations!
What is all this? Are you preparing for a vacation already?
It's your belongings.
-You need to leave the house, Rajiv. -(tense music)
What?
What are you saying? I don't understand.
You and Sana.
You slept with her.
Noyonika, let me explain--
No. Please.
It's useless.
Just leave.
Noyonika...
Noyonika! It happened long ago.
You slept with my best friend!
Yeah, but...
she wasn't your friend back then.
Wow!
That justifies everything then.
No, no. Listen, listen. Don't do this, Noyonika.
I need you. I love you!
Please forgive me.
That is exactly what I was doing.
(sighs)
I've always tried to find the good in you.
That is why, despite your mistakes,
I didn't leave your side.
I forgave you.
You promised
that there wouldn't be another woman or more secrets.
I didn't tell you because...
I didn't want to lose you again, Noyonika.
And after that...
Just... okay.
Noyonika, you know that I am a changed man.
You know that, right?
Right? This is old news.
It was pointless back then, and it's pointless now.
(slow, tense drumbeat)
You're absolutely right, Rajiv.
I have finally understood
that your words, your promises and your love
don't mean anything.
Nothing!
Absolutely nothing!
You're doing all of this for Vishal, right?
What?
(music intensifies)
There were always three people in our marriage.
You want to leave me so that you can be with Vishal.
Tell me. Isn't that the truth?
How dare you!
I admit that I made a mistake.
Yes, I made a mistake!
But now that everything is going well,
you want to ruin it for your own selfish reasons.
You want to leave me and your family for Vishal.
And that is the truth!
You know what?
I don't care anymore.
What you think, what you believe...
I just want you to leave my house,
right fucking now!
You know what? I am also damn fucking tired!
Trying to prove my love for you.
I am also fucking leaving right now!
(tense dramatic music intensifies)
(crying)
(windchimes tinkling)
(doorbell rings)
(doorbell continues ringing)
Mom, we have been standing outside for so long.
Why weren't you opening the door?
Yes, Mom. But... where is Dad?
Dad had promised to take us out.
-Just the four of us. -Dad?
-Dad?
Dad?
Where is Dad?
(uneasy music)
I wanted to talk to both of you.
Dad and I...
have decided to separate.
I am so sorry.
Who made that decision?
I did.
Both of us tried very hard to make it work.
I am sorry.
So, was all of that just an act for the elections?
No.
Then why?
Everything was going well.
I could feel it.
No, it wasn't.
We were not happy.
I tried very hard.
But now...
I am tired.
How can you be so selfish?
(melancholic music)
(sobbing)
I am... I am sorry.
-I shouldn't have said that. -Mom, please don't cry.
Please.
I am so sorry.
I failed you.
I should have protected you. I...
know I failed.
No, Mom. You have always protected us.
And if you thought that was the best thing to do,
then I am sure you thought about it.
And we trust you.
Don't worry about us.
We love you, Mom.
(crying)
(upbeat music builds)
(fast-paced resolute score)
You were right, Mr. Electricwala.
How long will Mrs. Joshi keep going to court?
Making an out-of-court settlement is the best.
It's just your offer that's wrong.
(laughs)
Child, I have doubled the offer since last time.
Rs. 10 crore.
Would you like to hear our counteroffer?
Yes, tell me.
Noyonika.
Rs. 10 crore for Mr. and Mrs. Joshi.
And Rs. 1 crore each for the other families.
Total Rs. 50 crore.
Think about this calmly.
If you get in the way of this settlement,
Mrs. Joshi will get nothing.
Be responsible.
Or this offer will disappear.
-Right? -Yes.
Correct.
Then look at this.
In March 2008,
the Environment Board published a report,
stating that, even after the garbage dump is cleared,
this land will be fit for human residence
only after 15 years.
But Tetronome Builders was not happy with this report.
This is their internal memo.
"We cannot wait 15 years.
"Do whatever it takes.
"We need to start construction in five years.
"I am sanctioning Rs. 2 crore.
"Handle the ministry report."
Signed Mr. Raman Jaichandani.
Owner of Tetronome Builders.
The ministry published a new report two months after this report.
Where the wait period of 15 years
had magically changed to five years.
Sir, we heard that
Tetronome Builders will be launching their IPO in a few months.
(Vishal) Oh, right. Of course.
There's going to be chaos in the stock market
when people find out that
Tetronome Builders killed an 8-year-old child for their own gain.
How... How did you find all these papers?
Mr. Electricwala,
don't you play cards during Diwali?
You should keep your trump card hidden.
Because if the opponent sees it,
then the game is over.
The settlement deed has been prepared.
Mr. Chawla just needs to sign it.
And we will withdraw our case.
(triumphant music)
(people applauding)
(triumphant music continues)
-(pop of champagne) -(upbeat music playing)
(glasses clink)
Cheers, everybody.
(people) Cheers!
Congratulations to all of you, team.
Today, because of all your hard work
and, of course, several late nights,
our firm has just won a landmark case.
(people cheering)
So, the merger didn't happen.
But what you all need to know, team, is that Khanna and Chaubey is safe.
Stronger than ever.
No lay-offs.
(people continue cheering)
But now we need to get back to work
and work hard, but then tonight...
we party harder!
(everyone continue cheering)
(upbeat party music playing)
(music fades off)
(keys clacking)
(notification beeps)
(man in Haryanvi) My dear wife Aanchal,
your friend Sunny told me you live in Bombay now.
Your memories are haunting me.
So, I am coming to pick you up.
Your darling husband.
I hate tequila.
Then why are you drinking it?
And where is Chitrangada?
We broke up.
-(Vishal sighs) -When did that happen?
What happened?
She wanted love...
and I wanted...
tequila.
-(sighs) -(slow guitar strum)
All right, let's forget all this boring stuff.
Here is to winning.
-Cheers. -(glasses clink)
You got everything you wanted.
What I wanted? Right.
What?
You won such an important case
and Rajiv won the elections.
This is what both of you wanted, right?
Rajiv definitely got what he wanted.
Some people always get what they want.
Okay...
And what do you want, Noyonika?
(slow, romantic music)
I mean...
what do you really want, Noyonika?
That's the problem with all of us.
What?
We...
always want what we can't have.
Just like I want the woman I love.
Who...
I have always loved.
And someone who might never be mine.
And yet...
I will always love her.
It's very late.
I should go.
Yeah.
I... I will drop you.
It... It's okay. I will take a cab.
See you tomorrow.
Yeah.
(thoughtful score begins softly)
(thoughtful score picks up)
-Driver? -Yes, ma'am.
-Please turn the car around. -Okay, ma'am.
Thank you.
(tyres screech)
(upbeat emotional music)
(car stalls)
What happened?
The tyre is punctured.
Taxi!
(emotional music continues)
-(doorbell rings) -(music fades off)
(door opens)
Noyonika?
You asked me what I want, didn't you?
I just want
what I thought I could never have.
(emotional music)
(phone ringing)
(tense music)
(phone continues ringing)