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Ma, you are so good at this.

Do this too please

I am expected to be a good mother,
great wife and dutiful daughter-in-law

I've been at it from dawn and no one
has even offered me a cup of coffee.

Subtle hint from your mother
you should've got coffee from home!

Oh 'Genius', I got that.

Ma, help me out here.

Can you crank up the knob to
the highest and burn the sari?

I'll have a good reason
not to attend the wedding.

Show me your bangles.

None of you dare make
any excuses to me today

I've promised the bride's family
100% attendance from our side.

If you ditch me today, that's it

I won't give a damn for our family dignity
and dance like a woman possessed, mind you!

- That's a scary thought.
- Ma, please

I'll leave immediately
after my lecture, promise

I'll pick you up from college
But, Geetha, please don't be late.

Our minx of a child will turn our home
into a zoo if we aren't home by 2 p.m.

Sir?

Oh sir!

At times try to act like a family member!

I hope we don't share
the same fate of this tea.

Show up at the wedding on time.

Chances of seeing God are likely.

My family turning up at an event,
all of us together, seems a distant dream

I am his wife but he prefers
to romance his rockets

I pray no one goes through
what I'm experiencing daily.

Your son-in-law is no less, ma.

Sometimes I wonder if he is
a rocket scientist or an astrologer!

Instead of sleeping with me
this almanac is his constant companion!

Tell me something?

Does it mean whoever works in NASA
isn't bothered about our nation?

If you were at NASA,
by now we will be living.

In the lap of luxury, bungalow,
fancy car, beefy bodyguards.

It isn't too late even now.

Your Elizabeth is still
the headhunter at NASA!

Just nod your head, we'll go

- I didn't mean it like that.
- Then?

Forget all these creature comforts.

We have to attend
a family wedding today.

Can't you fulfil
my desire at least 1 day?

What kind of desire?
Go ahead, tell me.

- What desires have I ignored?
- Geetha?

- Tell me.
- Get your child's crib.

It may come in handy here!

- Right, ma?
- Shankar, you devil.

You mean I can still launch
rockets at the home front?

Try, but those rockets
will only be firing blanks!

Hey!

Shut up, you shameless lot

I am going to the temple.

Today is an important day
for you, right?

Take care.

Take care?

I am going only to
the temple, not Mars.

That's even more scary.

There are more craters on the roads
of Trivandrum than in Mars

I see.

Uncle, today I intend supervising
the KVD-1 engines assembly.

Just letting you know.

Arun, it's inauspicious to call
someone who is stepping out.

'Bless Nambi Narayanan'

'And his family'

Hey Geetha!

'Ten'

'Nine'

'Eight'

'Seven'

'Six'

'Five'

'Four'

'Three'

'Two'

'One'

'India on its very 1st mission achieved
the impossible of launching Mangalyaan'

'With a price tag less than it costs
to make a Sci-Fi movie in Hollywood'

'Today, we introduce you to someone'

'...without whom this historic feat
wouldn't have been possible'

'Mr Nambi Narayanan'

'And to interview him, we have
the superstar of our country'

'...who has special interests
in gizmos, science and technology'

'The heartthrob of the nation'

'The Badshah of Bollywood'

'Shah Rukh Khan'

Why the hell on a Friday night, guys?

I would have been partying
if I was in Bombay

I am stuck in Trivandrum.

Hey!

Want a drink?

Before the show?

Look at the fogey.

He seems garrulous.

We will be here till sunrise!

Aiyo! Pass me the bottle.

I can't go back to Bombay
because of this old man.

'I am stuck at rolling
a camera instead of a joint'

'God will curse you guys
for dragging me here today'

'After this I'll go
to Shah Rukh for touch up'

'Quietly click a picture'

'Stop it, guys'

I had to beg Mr Khan to leave his shoot
mid-way in Trivandrum and come here

I'll bury you alive if you ask him for
a selfie or a picture and ruin my evening.

'Just pull up your socks
and finish this quickly, guys'

'I have to let him go
at the earliest'

Shall we begin?

One second.

Just two seconds, sir.

Time's up.

Er... excuse me?

Your 2 seconds are up.

Of course, I'm... I'm sorry.

Ah... who else better than you will
know the value of every second!

We'll begin right away, sir.

Keep the tight close
only on Khan sir.

I hope all this grand preparation
is worth the outcome.

'This fogey will get our asses kicked'

Sorry, sir.

Please, sir
Sorry... sorry.

Apologies, but if you think
this is such a futile exercise.

Then... why are you even here?

Why am I here?

I am here because
what happened to me

...should never happen to
anybody else in this country.

I am here because.

To ensure the guilty get exposed
by at least revealing their names.

People of this country may have
given up on the likes of me.

But I am not like them, Mr Khan

I still have full faith
in our people and our country.

And that's the reason I am here.

We too have full faith in you, sir.

And that's why we are here too.

Roll it... roll it.

Thank you.

We also know.

Your mentor and your guru
Vikram Sarabhai believed in you.

He trusted you.

So why don't we start this interview
from your interaction with him?

Wow!

So we won't begin
with the scandal today?

For not melting down my lifetime
labor of love to a scandal.

Actually doing some research
thank you so much, sir.

Vikram Sarabhai was more like
a father figure to me than a mentor.

And as his spoilt, adamant son
I used to enjoy going wild in ISRO.

Hey quiet!

Nambi, please.

You can't come 1 day before the test
and claim the experiment won't work.

If it's burning here, it will surely
ignite in the upper atmosphere as well.

Kalam, nothing will change
if you simply glare at it.

Let's just call it off.

'Call it off?'

This isn't a party

...where you can dance
and then turn off the music!

Six nations are
watching us like hawks.

An American scientist said something.

You concur and chew my brains?

Just reset it.

Pump.

Little more mixture, please.

Carbon connectors.

Great, thank you.

Ignite.

Five.

'Four'

'Three'

'Two'

'One'

Kalaaaam!

- Look, it worked.
- It did not work, sir.

The vacuum valve was closed.

Normal atmospheric pressure
inside the bell jar.

Would you like to
increase the volume?

- Your nose is bleeding.
- I'm fine.

Give me a heads up
so I don't suffer a heart attack!

Celebrating 'Diwali'
in our office already?

So this is how you plan
to praise us today?

Nambi, you seem to have had
your usual breakfast of 'idli, vada'

With an extra cup of temerity today?

Sir, the temerity comes free!

You have shown enough proof
there's no shortage of temerity.

But had you flashed
an iota of brilliance as well

...by now one of you would
have been in the Ivy League.

We have even magnanimously
offered to cover all expenses.

When that time comes
I'll prove my mettle.

It's too early to tell you
what I am capable of.

Only God can predict that time.

Sir, actually even I know.

You can see for yourself.

So the rumors are true.

The proof is in your hands.

Do you know what this means?

'Sir, why does Nambi
have to go Princeton?'

'I need him here, sir'

Nambi, I don't understand
your obsession over liquid propulsions.

Sir, we are yet to fully
understand solid fuels.

And he wants to jump 4 steps ahead.

Sir.

He forgets where I am going and why.

Just answer my questions.

What are we trying to achieve here?

What is our aim?

What course do we wish
to steer IRSO to in the future?

Nambi, don't start lecturing now.

Not lecturing, sir
I'm just stating the facts.

Just hear me out.

Sir, what is this protocol?

We must first study solids
Then master liquids.

Then we'll dabble into cryogenics,
if we survive that long.

Or the next generation
has to work on it.

We have no choice but treat
these 3 stages as mutually exclusive.

Any rocket not orbiting in space
is just a fire cracker on 'Diwali' night.

Sir, we need to use these rockets
to launch satellites commercially.

Commercial satellite launch market
will be a trillion dollar market.

In the near future and
we have to be a part of it.

Then we won't have to beg
anyone for resources and funds.

This is what our aim should be.

Come what may

I won't let India work at a snail's pace
when it comes to rocketry.

He has made it crystal clear.

But what he says makes sense, Kalam.

Nambi, is application of liquid fuels
indeed as promising as you say?

- Nambi.
- Sir.

According to James,
All World Missile and Rocket Catalog.

Almost 19 missiles have been
already powered by liquid fuel.

'You had to mention the missiles'

Now he won't listen
to a single word of mine.

Fine, sir.

Guess I have nothing left to say.

Bye-bye, Nambi Good luck.

ISRO's 1st ever export to the Ivy League!

Make sure you do your nation proud.

All the best.

Nambi?

Tell me something, you've been
given admission into solids.

Then how will you switch to liquids?

Just leave that to me, sir.

'Professor Luigi Crocco'

'In theoretical aerodynamics
and rocket propulsion field'

'One of the most revered names'

'If I could just get to do
my thesis under him'

'We could be well on our way to
achieving our liquid propulsion dreams'

'Come hell, hail or brimstone
I will make it happen'

Fluid flows.

Now... this is what we are
going to be discussing today, okay?

So this behavioral pattern.

Inside the shock tube is due to
the upstream flow of fluids.

Downstream, sir.

Excuse me.

Sir, this behavioral pattern
is only possible

...when the fluid is flowing
downstream in the shock tube.

Great!

Now we and Ascher Shapiro
have to learn from an Indian rookie!

And your name is...?

Sir, my name is Nambi Narayanan.

So, Nambi.

Let's say you are right

I am only human

I can make mistakes.

But are you saying Ascher Shapiro's
textbook is inaccurate?

Yes, sir, it's inaccurate.

Oh! Well, then.

Why don't you write to Ascher Shapiro?

Tell him to correct it.

According to you.

He will be very glad
to hear from you, Numbu.

Okay, sir.

'Maybe I'll just do that'

Thank you for your suggestion!

What's so funny?

Hey Neil!

Sit down, sit down.

- How is Janet doing?
- She's fine, thank you for asking.

- Good.
- Neil, this is Nambi.

'A freak who wants to study liquids
under Professor Crocco'

And I would like you
to meet another freak

...who put 3000 tons of
explosives under his ass.

Just so he would go
take a piss on the moon!

Sir, it is such an honor to meet you.

- Oh! It's an honor to meet you too, Nambi.
- Thank you.

By the way, Nambi, the old man
has stopped taking any new students.

Hmmm, he's right.

Professor Crocco rarely comes
to the campus anymore.

His wife is really sick.

She is bed-ridden actually.

Nambi, it's one thing
to be under Crocco.

It's a whole new deal
getting him to approve your thesis.

Take a look at my illustrious friend here.

A celebrated student of Crocco's
for 8 years and counting

...who is as cuckoo as Crocco!

Thank you, you jerk!

Now I need another frigging beer

I'll help you.

Excuse me.

One more, my friend.

I need to go pee.

You were quite a hero today at the campus.

Did you really end up
writing to Shapiro?

Yeah, I actually wrote to him.

My name is Yuri

I am an exchange student from Russia.

Aviation Sciences.

- Nice to meet you.
- Nice to meet you, Yuri

I'm Nambi.

I am into solid fuels as you know,
but I want to shift to liquids.

Oh! Really?

Well, if you need any help
just let me know

I will do that.

I actually do.

Do you know where
Professor Crocco lives?

I'M NOT HOME!

There.

A lovely cup of tea.

Just a little bit
It's good for you.

Just to wet your lips.

Okay, good girl.

No?

Good morning, sir
My name is Nambi Narayanan

I'm from India

I'm here on a full scholarship
for the solid fuel program.

But I want to study desperately
liquid fuels under you.

Sir, I've read all your papers.

Especially the theory
on the relation between.

Thermodynamics and fluid kinematics.

What a lovely piece of work, sir.

Sir, I've sent you many applications.

But I can understand
why you didn't reply to me.

Are you serious?

How did you find me?
Who gave you my address?

A Russian.
Yuri, sir.

You are wasting your time
My hands are full.

What you're asking for is impossible.

'Luigi'

Goodbye.

Sir, you know.

For us Indians who have to walk for
2 km to get 3 liters of drinking water.

And use it between the two of us
for 3 days, nothing is quite impossible!

What are you doing?

Did you just follow me back in?

Look at you! You brought
the mud into the house.

Oh great! Then just another
clean-up job for me

- I don't believe it.
- I'm sorry, sir.

I don't know who you are
but you have some nerve!

I really don't have the time.

You ought to know I've quit going to
the campus and stopped taking on students.

My life is all about her now, okay?

Alright, my darling.

Have some breakfast, yes?

'Let's do it'

Sir, I totally understand and
appreciate what you are saying, sir.

But please, may I make a suggestion?

Sir, you don't have
to leave the house at all.

I will take care of
all your household duties

Indians are very good at that, sir.

Sir, I'll do your shopping for you
I'll buy your provisions for you

I will take care of the garden and
wash the utensils and the clothes.

And on top of that
I'll clean the house.

You know that way you'll get
some quality time with ma'am and-

In your spare time you could
help me with my thesis, sir.

It's a win-win for both of us.

And I make the world's best omelets!

Nambi, how did it go
with Professor Crocco?

- Are you on?
- I am so on!

Aww! That's great.

By the way, can you help me
with these stability configurations?

Sure, no problem.

But I need something in return.

Can you teach me
how to make an omelet?!

Nambi

I'll get Ken and Beth
to take you through

...at the liquid test facility
to configure the parameters.

Okay, sir.

Dear Mr Nambi Narayanan.

Thank you very much
for your letter.

You are the first one to point out the
printing and syntax error in my theorem

...in this version of the book

I am surprised that it went unnoticed
by the professors thus far!

But all the same
I assure you it will be corrected.

Thank you for pointing it out
and I wish you all the very best

...in your future endeavors.

Mr... Numbu!

From Ascher Shapiro.

You have a lovely day, sir.

Hey, sleeping beauty!

Hi.

Haven't seen you guys for a while.

All work and no play
makes Jack a dull boy.

Who is Jack?

Are you serious?

You know when you laugh
you remind me of my son.

His eyes also start smiling
before his face does.

Exactly like yours

I have no idea you are married!

Yes, you see in India it's very difficult
to have a son without a wife!

'Of course'

'I think it is incredible
what these guys have achieved!'

'Forget the moon! At this rate
we will be orbiting Pluto in no time'

I never thought a specific impulse
of 435 was even possible.

- Correct.
- The Russians are done for!

All they can do now is drown
in their own fine vodka.

Right, guys, we are going to split now.

- See you later at the bar.
- Okay, bye.

What happened to you?

They were just joking.

Yankee dickheads!

Getting frisky over 435.

Poor bastards are going
to lose their hard-on

...when they come to know
about the KVD-1 engines

252 of them.

With the specific impulse
of 4 fucking 61!

Just lying there in our facility.

As far as interplanetary
travel is concerned

Americans have no clue
what's in store for them!

Seriously?

A specific impulse of 461?

You're kidding, right?

Right.

Forget I said anything.

Hey, Yuri

Yuri

Yuri, listen
Can I ask you something?

Are you really just an exchange student?

Are you here only for Avionics?

Yesli ya skazhu.

Ty umresh' I ya umru.

What does that mean?

If I tell you.

You will die.

And I will die!

Let's get some coffee, Nambi.

So she's saying that-

You can go back to the University.

She's done with you, she is
swapping you for an Indian husband.

Don't push it.

Sicilians are very jealous people.

In the 4 years since her stroke.

She has never smiled.

Well! You are welcome.

But you know,
we Indian husbands are like that.

We always make our woman smile.

You know about our population, right?

Meena...?

- Hey, you are back!
- Where are you going?

- Sorry, I just dozed off.
- Listen.

If you are leaving then
let me make coffee for you.

Come here.
Listen to me.

How is Shankar?

Do you remember you have a son?

I do and I remember a lot more.

How was your flight?

Our very first imaginary story!

'Isn't this Superman animated cartoon'

'A really thrilling clash?'

Sir... sir...?

What if we introduce
a reverse shock wave.

Into the active combustion chamber
of the engine to determine instability?

'Sir, this can help us fix'

'...the stability problem
in the Moon Rover as well'

'What do you think?'

'So what we do is'

We introduce a controlled instability in
the active combustion chamber of the engine.

'In the form of a reverse shock wave'

'And observe that wave
before instability sets in'

- Right.
- Let me explain how that is done.

We have the pressure inside the active
combustion chamber which is P1.

We separate that with another chamber.

With an inert inactive gas
and put that as P2

...which is at a slightly higher pressure
than the active combustion chamber.

And we separate the 2 chambers
with a membrane.

Now when you start ignition.

The flames will come,
burn the membrane.

And therefore the higher pressure from P2

...will move into the active
combustion chamber.

'If the engine becomes unstable'

'Then we know the stability margin
is between P1 and P2'

'But if the engine can handle that'

'We know that we have to
increase the pressure in P2'

'And keep doing that
till instability sets in'

Brilliant! But that would be
an insane amount of variables.

Insane, yes.

But impossible, no.

'And it's much better than blowing up
actual engines before we get it right'

'Impressive!'

But this is a breach of rules.

You are supposed to
be here for 3 years.

And you've only done 10 months.

Sorry, I can't let you go.

Here.

My dear, I have some bad news.

You've just lost your Indian husband!

And we, our domestic help.

O' Mother Goddess!

Go.

I'm going to miss you so much.

You take care of yourself, okay?

Thank you.

'This is Crocco'

Get me Eugene Scott.

There you are.

'This ought to be
a dream come true for you'

'I suppose you must be very good'

Because it is not that often
Crocco recommends a student!

Thank you so much.

And it's such a pleasure
to meet you, Mr Scott.

But I must tell you,
Mr Nambi Narayanan

...that you are in for some
real hard work and dedication.

Your commit has to be absolute.

- Yes, sir.
- Come.

- Everyone has been so excited.
- I'm sure.

This is a very interesting phase
of our exploration.

Let me introduce you to someone.

A brilliant mind.

A fellow American, mind you

Barry, this is Nambi
Nambi, this is Barry.

- Hello.
- Barry Amaldev.

All the best Barry, take over

- I'll see you around here.
- Okay, bye.

I knew you were coming in today

I figured you must be missing
your filter coffee from back home.

- So much!
- So I made you some.

Well, my wife made you some.

Enjoy.

Oh my god!

'Amme Bhagavati'

This is reminding me
of home so much.

- I bet it does.
- Yeah.

You know, getting a NASA fellowship
in 3 months is pretty big by itself.

- Thank you.
- On top of that

I have never heard Professor Crocco
ever recommending a student to work here.

You must be the real deal, Nambi!

Well, it's quite the privilege
and as is this coffee.

But you know the... fellowship money helps

I am sure it does.

It's going to be a privilege
to work with you, Nambi.

For a man with talents like yours
you are in the right place.

Thank you so much.

'NASA's offer is too good to be true'

Your husband is
quite something too.

You didn't realize that!

My god!

Whatever salary my father, uncles,
my whole family can earn in 5 years.

Will you get in just 1 year?

No.

In 1 month.

Whaat?!

What do you say?

Should I accept NASA's offer?
Shall we settle down here?

You got a magic lamp in your hand.

You are wondering
whether to rub it?

'Hey Nambi!'

'Hi Meena'

Hi Elizabeth, still with the solids?

Yeah, but I can't wait
to get into liquids with you!

Right.

Let's go back to India.

- Huh?
- Yes.

We can't celebrate 'Diwali'
with fireworks here.

Or celebrate festivals properly
India is any day better.

- Really?
- Let's go back.

Is that the only reason?
Look into my eyes.

- Is it the real reason?
- India is better.

You want to go back to India?
Is that the only reason?

They are trying to poach
my best scientist once again.

Satish, Nambi is very special.

You are right, sir.

Call him, I want to talk to him.

Okay, sir.

Hello...?

I know, Nambi, this offer is too lucrative
for any Indian scientist to refuse.

This is NASA, Mr Nambi.

The most coveted playground
for any scientist worth his salt

I trust you understand
what an honor this is!

Truth be told, Nambi, we can't dream
of competing with their generous offer.

And doesn't stop with
a generous pay check.

There's a high end vehicle.

Housing allowance and an annual
paid vacation for you and the family.

You are an extraordinary scientist, Nambi.

Whatever you decide

I'll respect that.

The Presidential offer
would be the final formality.

And you should have it in 2 days.

'Nobody ever refuses
the President, Mr Nambi'

Take your time.

It is a tough call.

This decision has never
been difficult for me.

He said I cannot refuse
the Presidential offer.

So I just ended up refusing him.

Okay.

My blue-eyed Princetonian!

But, Nambi.

We have made great progress
in solid fuel research.

'Nambi, I would like you'

...to continue your research
in liquid fuel propulsion.

Visit liquid test facilities
all over the world.

Study their progress
and stay updated.

So that we can get the job done
when we have the resources.

Sir, but NASA is
out of question now.

And the Russians and the Chinese
won't allow a fly into their facility.

- Correct.
- That leaves us with Europe.

What are you waiting for then?

'I am so glad to see you, Nambi'

'I feel like I have a little bit
of India here with me'

'You know, there was
one night in Bombay'

'I was relishing
the local food on the beach'

'Good on the eyes
Great on the palate'

By the end of the night, I didn't know
from which end I was whistling louder.

And when I was a colonel in the city,
I got to meet Jamshed Tata

I mean what a visionary
that man was!

That man gave India her
1st computer center 3 years ago

I'm so impressed
that you know about all this.

Most people in India are not aware!

'That was our mistake, back then'

'Breaking you up
into India, Pakistan'

'What do you know?'

The Domino effect goes on.

Now you've got Bangladesh.

Oh! I'm... I'm sorry.

Am I hogging the conversation?

Yes, my love, you are.

Sorry, India does that to him!

Oh! There's no need
for apologies, Mrs Cleaver

I think it's quite a compliment
You are very sweet, sir.

Okay.

Okay then, enough... enough about me.

Why are you interested in
the Rolls Royce hydraulic systems?

Sir, India is at a very
nascent stage of rocketry.

And we can't afford the kind of
technology we need.

'We heard so much about
your equipment and the plant'

'At the Rolls Royce
hydraulic factory'

'I just had to see it for myself'

'Sir, I was in France
just a month ago'

'And we were just content
reading about the hydraulic systems'

'And now, I'm here!'

'Seeing the testing of fluids with
such complex system of gauges'

'This is incredible!'

As is this food.

Thank you so much for it.

You are very kind.

We really wish you could
have stayed for New Year.

Food and extra day's stay are luxuries
that ISRO can ill-afford right now.

So how long was your tenure in India?

Well, it was long enough

...for the imperialist guilt to
weigh heavy upon my heart!

I've often wished there was
something I could do

...in my own small way
to make amends.

I don't know about then.

But I do know of a way now.

Colonel Cleaver.

It's a well-known fact that European
rocketry program is on a slow burn.

Because the U.S is undertaking
all your rocketry responsibilities.

Which also means the hydraulic plant
and all the equipment I saw today...

...will all be rendered
useless and dysfunctional.

Because you'll have to move the plant.

And what a tragedy that will be.

But what is a setback for you

...could transcend 10 years
of research for us in India.

So I want to make
an outrageous request.

Give us the hydraulic plant
and all the equipment.

I know as a nation we can't
afford to pay you a dime.

But we will forever be indebted to you!

You do know what you are asking for is

400 million pounds
worth of equipment.

Even as I said it, I realized
how ridiculous I sounded

I'm so sorry.

Please forget I asked.

On the other hand, darling.

He isn't asking for the Kohinoor!

Oh! The lights are out.

Come.

- You will enjoy this.
- Excuse me.

This is so spectacular
I've never seen something like this.

It is indeed an outrageous request.

I'm surprised you had
the audacity to ask.

Though it's not a remotely
worthy compensation, Nambi.

It will be an honor to give you
all the equipment for free.

As is in with my power to grant.

Now what's not within my power is
bearing the cost of shipping it to India.

Much though I would like to oblige.

You must make those arrangements.

My dear boy!

I don't know what to say.

This is spectacular
This is wonderful news.

Oh! Save it, Nambi.

It was probably built
from money procured from India!

You know this is such wonderful news

I can't wait to tell Vikram sir about it.

Why don't you give him a call?
Give the old man a ring right now

I think it's very late at night there.

I'm leaving by the early morning flight

I would like to see his face in person
when I tell him this wonderful news.

But thank you so much.

Thank you

�400 million worth
of equipment for free!?

Sir, not in the habit of
doing anything in small measures.

On a serious note,
you know, Nambi.

Your eccentricity, your stubbornness,
your temerity, your restlessness.

Though they tighten
a noose around your neck.

But they will also
lead you to your destiny.

Your vision is important.

Just stick to it.

And remember.

I shall always be rooting for you.

'Prominent Indian scientist
Dr Vikram A Sarabhai'

'Chairman of Indian Space
Research Organization'

'As well as the Atomic Energy Body
was found dead at Kovalam Palace'

'A Govt tourist hotel
in the Southern state of Kerala'

'He was 52 years old'

'Dr Sarabhai, son of
a textile millionaire and-'

'Flight 147 from London to Trivandrum
will be landing in 25 minutes'

'Cabin crew, please prepare for arrival'

I am sure Vikram Sarabhai's death
came to you as a rude shock.

IRSO lost a talented scientist
and you lost your mentor.

A lot must have changed
at IRSO after his demise.

After Vikram Sarabhai passed away.

Satish Dhawan took over.

Did he keep his promises?

Satish sir never let me down.

True, Vikram Sarabhai's death
dented my temerity.

I was completely shaken.

Because I had decided to build
a liquid fuel engine on my own.

Of course.

But back then,
IRSO lacked the resources.

And I lacked patience.

'Did you do something for
the impurities in the water?'

Yes, we installed a filter.

A filter?

This is muddy water.

- The mud will get deposited in the filter.
- Calibration will keep varying.

'Five-four-three'

- 'Two-one'
- It will explode!

STOP

No!

'Nambi, I think you are safe
with only one liquid'

Tea! Would you like a cup?

Sir, is the fabrication department
absolutely jobless?

All they do is flash their teeth!

Nothing better to do?

What are you staring at?

Sir, if you can't provide me
with proper resources.

Please accept my resignation
I cannot continue like this.

Everybody thinks the engine
failed because of me.

But the truth of the matter is
I failed because of you!

Nambi, enough of your nonsense

I know you are being 'drama king'
because of a bee in your bonnet.

Be upfront.
What do you want?

Sir, the world is making
60-70 tonne engines.

And we are crawling on the ground
with 600 kg toy cars!

Sir, it isn't rocketry
This is puppetry.

Nambi, beggars can't throw banquets!

You know we don't have
that kind of a budget.

We may have limited budget, sir.

But we have
enough brains, right?

It's time we sell our brilliant minds
and compensate for the lack of funds.

Meaning?

SEP France is making a Viking
fuel engine for their Ariane rockets.

They require 100s of scientists and
100s of man years for this mega project.

We will lend them our brilliant minds.

And in exchange we learn
their technology for liquid fuel engines.

A barter.

Nambi.

All this sounds like
music to my ear.

But are the French our uncles or cousins
to agree to whatever you ask?

No way they will agree.

No problem if they don't,
but what if they do?

Then who am I to stop you?

You have my 100% blessing.

In that case, sir, please sign
your blessings on this contract

I have already spoken to the French.

We have a deal.

Nambi.

You are impossible.

This is a bloody good deal!

So what do you need for this?

52 scientists ready to learn French.

Willing to live in France
with their families for 3 years.

'Come on, guys?'

'This is not rocket science for you to
need 8 months to learn French'

Nambi, it took me
8 years to learn English.

How can I learn French?

How do you say
'Good morning' in French?

Bonjour.

Correct.

Now tell me.

How do we say this in French?

'If any of us speaks a single word
of French in France'

'Then not only will we lose our job'

'But also be sent back to India
without being paid'

That's right.

We will keep our eyes and ears open
and keep our lips zipped tight in France.

No one should know
we know French.

Gentlemen, this mission
is much bigger than it appears.

I am sure all of you must
be up to date with the briefing.

In order to build
our own liquid engine

...we need to understand
the intricacies of their engine.

Therefore we will try to rotate
all of you in every single department.

That is why when we go to Vernon
and work on their Viking engine.

We will listen carefully
to everything they tell us.

And understand everything
they do not tell us.

'Remember, Vernon is
a small town of France'

'And everybody knows everyone'

'We should be on our guard'

We already have our men
working in these departments.

Tank gauges, pressurization systems.

Control elements and
thrust chamber assembly.

But now we need to get
our people into regulators.

Stage systems
Gimbal actuator systems.

And command module systems.

Then our boys can learn.

We need to figure out how to
turn these reds into greens.

Nambi, many tests are
aborted half way through.

We don't know if it is
due to pressure regulations.

Or if it is the malfunction of
the pressure gauging senses.

To figure out why
these tests have failed

...we need the end data and analysis.

And there is only one place
where we can find all the data.

- R-C-D.
- Bloody deal!

RCD is one place they don't even
let us walk past, forget about getting in

I don't know how you're
going to manage that, Nambi.

But we need to get into
the RCD for our know-why.

- Otherwise this mission will fail.
- I know... I know, man.

Don't keep stating the obvious
like a broken record!

Nambi, remember when
we visited Monet museum.

The French told us, to appreciate
the true beauty of the paintings.

We should step back and
admire the art from a distance.

Yes, but how is it connected
to our discussion right now?

Nambi, the upper stability margin
of the Viking engine.

It is very low.

- What are you saying?
- Yeah.

And how much can Viking handle?

If the pressure goes up by even 2 bars.

Viking will vibrate faster than me

...when I see a beautiful girl
and go gaga over her.

- Nambi.
- Hey!

- Let me introduce you to-
- Hey!

- Barry, how are you doing?
- Good to see you, man.

You jerk! After all that
filter coffee last time.

You couldn't bother to
say a proper goodbye, huh?

I'm so sorry, you know-

He's part of the advisory
committee for the Viking engine.

- Oh! He is part of the advisory committee?
- Yeah.

Guys, this is Barry
He's from the U.S.

Part of the advisory committee
for the Viking engine.

Oh! Congrats, man.

Hey, so how come
you didn't tell them

...that the upper stability margin
of the Viking engine is so low, huh?

I think the alcohol is getting to him.

Okay, I tried telling you

I promise I won't say
'I told you so' later on.

So tell me, how long
have you been here?

Ah, not for long.

Just here to observe
and assist if necessary.

Are you assisting?
Good.

What were you saying
about the stability margin?

Michelle, I was saying that the-

Upper stability margin of
the Viking engine is a little too low.

A little bit of change in the operating
pressure and the engine

...will vibrate or worse still
totally explode!

No... no, that's not possible.

Actually, it's quite possible
because you are assuming.

That your fuel is as pure
as the French wine!

But if it turns out to be
a cheap American knock-off.

The engine will be drunk
before you can say 'sant�'

Is that your Indian sense of humor?

What if I prove it to you?

- Shall we begin?
- Yes.

Param, start.

Perfect!

Smooth running.

That will be the operating pressure
we designed it to be.

Yes, but what about
the stability margin, huh?

Param, increase.

Stop it.
Stop the engine!

Hey! But an engine like this should
be able to withstand this easily, huh?

Without a reasonable
stability margin

...you are vulnerable to
high risk failures, guys.

Param, some more.

Nambi.

- You see my point?
- Yes.

Yes... yes, stop the engine.

If that stand explodes,
it will cost us a million pounds!

It won't explode now.

Another 0.2 bars and
then the fireworks will begin.

Engine is giving our belly dancer
a complex about her hip-shake!

Param, increase it.

- Stop... stop the engine, please.
- Param... Param.

'Stop... stop'

Michelle, I've done this before.

The Ariane deserves
a much more reliable engine.

I know that you have placed orders for
the mass production of the spare parts.

But if I were you, I would think twice
before putting my name on those contracts.

But the rest is up to you.

Hey! Come on, guys, let's go.

I know you long enough to know that
you are obviously doing this for a reason.

But I don't know what it is.

So I have to fall
in the trap and ask you.

Can you fix this?

God's sake, Nambi.

This is 'yes'

And this is 'no'

What does this mean?

Thank God!
Someone finally asked.

Yes... yes, I think I can do it.

But I need all the information and data
on the test failures to be able to do that.

The one place where
all the relevant information

...can be given to you is the RCD.

Would you be able to
make time for those meetings?

Yes, I guess I can do that.

But, Michelle, my schedule
is very packed, very busy.

We'll work around your schedule.

What happened, Param?

I think what you can do is rotate
all my men in all the departments.

So that they can fill in for me
when I am at the RCD.

Easily done.

The committee meets tomorrow at 9.

But, Nambi, all I have is
about 60 days to fix this.

Can you do it?

Yes, yes, yes!
Yes, I can

I can try to fix it.

Couldn't you find any other place
in France to make us sit?

Hats off to you, man

100 blows by a goldsmith equals
1 hit by our blacksmith Nambi.

- Thank you.
- You managed to get inside RCD.

But what about the engine's
stability margins?

Long live Professor Crocco!

- Ah!
- Meaning?

Damn it!

He already knows the solution.

Right.

Problem is in the orifice.

Increase the diameter
of the injector passage.

And the stability margin will increase.

- Awesome.
- Nambi.

You are amazing.
You are the man!

- You are THE MAN!
- Thank you.

But there is only one man
who can pull this off.

- Our Unni?
- Yes.

Let's call him here
and get it done quickly.

So this stays between us.

Nambi, this is IRSO
we are talking about.

He will be here in
a year or two, if we rush it.

We have no other option.

He needs to be here within 15 days.

We won't get a better opportunity
to finish this mission before time.

Why this tearing hurry, sir?

You caused quite a stir in ISRO.

They stuffed gunpowder
up my ass and made me fly.

They said, 'Leave immediately
or you'll blow up!'

Governor dropped me
at the airport personally, sir.

Hope you understand, Unni.

How important you are
for this mission?

- Yes, sir.
- The entire mission depends on you.

How's your family doing, Unni?

Good, sir.

- My son wasn't keeping well.
- Oh gawd!

- But he is alright now.
- Good.

My wife wouldn't believe
I am flying out of the country.

She said, once you are done playing
with the rockets, get me 2 liters milk.

Anyway, ready to take on the French?

I have come prepared, sir
You just wait and watch.

'Nambi, call for you on line #3'

Hello?

'Unni?'

'Can I talk to Unni?'

'Trying to get through
for quite some time now'

Unni isn't here.

This is Nambi Narayanan.

Do you want to leave
a message for him?

Nambi sir, I am Unni's father-in-law.

'I have been trying to
reach him for the past 2 days'

'I have bad news, sir'

'Unni's son passed away, sir'

O' Mother Goddess!

'His 3 year old son'

We are waiting for Unni
for the funeral.

Please send him back
as soon as possible.

- 'Nambi sir?'
- Yes.

I don't know what to do or say, sir.

'How does one endure
such a huge shock?'

I can understand what
you must be going through.

But there is a problem, sir.

I don't think Unni can make it to
Trivandrum at least for another 15 days.

Why?
Why, sir?

'Please try to understand, sir'

No matter how hard I try.

It will take me 5-6 days to get
the paperwork ready to send him back.

He won't be able to
make it for the funeral.

If he stays here another 8 days
and finishes his job.

We will be able to complete
an important project in our mission.

It is something
we cannot do without him.

He's serving his nation, sir.

- That's why I'm saying-
- 'Are you mad or what?'

'Didn't you hear what I just said?'

His.

His only son is dead, sir.

You don't have to decide right away.

I can understand

I'll call back in some time.

Talk to your daughter and
let me know what you have decided.

Thank you, sir.

'Sir, I would like to say something
before you let me know your decision'

If Unni leaves before he finishes his job.

Then years of hard work
by 52 scientists.

The money and resources
invested by IRSO.

It will all go down the drain.

It will push us back by decades.

- Sir-
- 'I have heard enough'

'Don't put me in this dilemma'

'I can't ask my daughter to decide'

Now I can

I can only.

Look after her.

What else can I do?

'You do whatever you deem fit'

- Let me carry that, sir.
- It's okay.

Thank you very much, Nambi sir.

Whatever gifts I buy for my family
And the toys I buy for my son.

You always pay for them.

Once or twice is fine, sir.

But every time means
it is kind of awkward, sir.

It's alright, my brother
Don't worry about it.

Just finish your job.

- That's enough.
- Yes, sir.

Excellent!

Unni... Unni.

Come with me.

You got a call from home.

YOU'VE GOT A CALL
CAN'T YOU HEAR ME?

JUST COME WITH ME

What is happening?

Nambi.

When?

Unni!

You have known for a fortnight.

And you didn't tell me.

I was buying clothes
and toys for my son.

You came along with me
and paid for them.

Even then-

You are heartless.

You are a monster!

It was a tough decision.

I did not have any other option,
my brother.

Even if you had gone back.

You couldn't have changed anything.

But everything here
would have gone for a toss.

Our mission here fully depended
on you finishing your job.

Unfortunately it was
my job to ensure that.

I can apologize, but I know
you won't forgive me.

The truth is, if you are ever in my place.

'I would want you
to do the same with me'

- What's wrong?
- 'Like what I did to you'

Unni's son died and
Nambi didn't tell him.

Are you done?

Are you happy now?

Unni, I-

I don't want to see
your face every again.

- Nambi, you shouldn't hav-
- I didn't ask for your advice.

Even if I ask by mistake
don't give me one.

I don't want character certificates
from any of you.

Nor am I here to win
a popularity contest.

We are here on a mission.

Stick to it, that will do.

If anyone has any problem
then he can leave now

I can finish this mission without you.

Let's get back to work now.

We don't have time to waste.

Unbelievable, Nambi sir.

I must admit, you don't come across
as this ruthless a person.

But-

I do understand.

You had no choice
but to take this tough call.

In fact.

In spite of all the hard work
and sacrifices you made.

It took India quite some time
to make its own liquid engine, right?

Approximately 8 years.

We went to France and got
a detailed training with their scientists.

We didn't have the resources
to build our own liquid engine.

After 1 year, we were given
permission to build 1 engine

10 million was sanctioned.

I built the engine
in just 0.6 million!

It was a do-or-die situation.

But the cost of the test stand
required to test the engine

1 billion rupees.

We had no other option.

We were forced to take
the engine to France.

All of us were tense.

The success of this engine meant.

ISRO by itself.

Without any help from outside

...could launch its own satellite.

- The pressure system's good?
- Good to go.

- All the best to you, Nambi.
- Thanks, Michelle.

I have a feeling this will
crash and burn in less than 45 seconds.

Of course, but the question is,
which second?

- Want to bet?
- Done

42 seconds.

All I want is everything to be fine.

And the engine somehow fires.

Viking runs for 135 seconds.

'Our engine should run
for at least 90 seconds'

- 'Hope it doesn't let us down.
- 135 seconds'

Enough, just 135 seconds.

If we succeed, I promise
to distribute 135 kg of sweets.

Just 135 seconds, o' God

- 135 seconds.
- 'Out station, this is Control'

'Weather condition okay'

'Clear to fire'

Roger, copy that.

'Ten'

'Nine'

'Eight'

'Seven'

'Six'

'Five'

'Four'

'Three'

'Two'

'One'

107... 108

- Hundred and...
- Quiet!

131... 132

133... 134... 135!

Well done!

- You actually did it.
- Congratulations to you too.

You should congratulate Nambi.

It's his birthday as well.

Thank you.
Congratulations!

My God! What have you done, Nambi?

I'm so proud and happy for you!

- Thank you.
- Move aside!

Hey Nambi, you aced it!

Nambi... Nambi.

This is a tight slap to all those
who thought we came here to party!

You have done it.

Nambi, you are the man!
You are THE MAN!!

- Cheers!
- Bravo! Nambi.

'Excellent'

Isn't 'Vikas' a strange
name for an engine?

Just as strange as Vikram A. Sarabhai!

Where will I find 150 heads to tonsure!

Vikas.

Only you can come up
with such a brilliant name.

Thank you so much
for your assistance.

This wouldn't have been
possible without all of you.

Thank you.

Did he just rattle in French?

He certainly did.

Very fluent French.

Indeed!

Vikas engine was a noteworthy
turning point for ISRO.

And without a doubt.

Vikas engine is an integral part of ISRO.

It has never failed.

Launches and missions
might have failed.

But this engine never failed us.

It won't be wrong to say
without the Vikas engine.

None of ISRO's significant missions
would have been possible.

What an amazing achievement, sir.

Thank you.

Then you set your eyes on cryogenics.

And there was no stopping you.

Let me explain something, Mr Khan.

The number of solid and liquid engines
we had just didn't matter.

Without cryogenics
in the satellite launch market

...we wouldn't have made
a name for ourselves.

That is because

...to launch heavy satellites into space
we desperately needed cryogenics

I became the head of
Cryogenic Unit.

We didn't have the time
to make a cryogenic engine.

So I decided we would import
this technology and engine

...from countries which
already had this technology.

Tenders were issued.

And in this quest
all the expected countries applied.

'American and French offers
weren't feasible for us'

'On the other hand'

'Russia's economy was in shambles'

'Even in that drowning state'

'...they possessed an engine
I was familiar with'

The KVD-1 engines.

How the eff does
he know about that engine?

Did you know about it?

How would I know?

Sir, how do you know
about the KVD-1 engin-

Hey! Easy.

How do you know
about KVD-1 engines?

Oh! Please don't worry about that

I also know.

That you have 252 engines.

'All I'm asking for'

...is 4 engines.

And technology transfer.

What the hell!

He knows that too.

He probably knows
the color of our underwear too!

Be careful when you deal with him.

Nambi.

You are a dangerous man!

This is extremely
classified information.

How did you get access to it?

Sir, if I tell you that.

You will die.

And I will die!

'Listen'

Don't worry about it.

That's all the Russian I know!

Okay, let me be honest with you.

Our country is in shambles right now.

Our economy is in danger.

At Glavskosmos we really need this deal.

So here is what we do.

Do not mention the names in the contract
Just say that you need the engines with-

With a specific impulse of 461.

Yeah... that.

And I will do my best.

I'm sure you will.

Sir, may I come in?

Yes, Nambi.

When do you intend to start
training your replacements?

In 2 days, sir.

Did you go through the Russian deal?

Yes, I did.

I hope this isn't a hasty decision

14 years ago.

We could have bought this technology
from France at just 10 million.

We lost that deal because we didn't
want to take a 'hasty decision'

Now France is selling
the same technology for 10 billion

I rest my case.

Okay

Russians have given
the lowest quotation possible.

One-fourth.

Their technology is great.

But.

Their quotation will get disqualified
because it is the lowest!

I know, sir.

But I think I have a solution.

Just leave it to me.

Thank you.

Congratulations!

Why are the Indians
being so generous?

What do you mean?

For a meagre extra hardware
they are paying us considerably more.

Should we be worried?

Nothing to worry.

We were too desperate to broker this deal
We didn't realize the value of what we had.

But Nambi did and he's just being fair.

That is why we love the Indians.

This world has no balance at all.

Why?

Don't make me jealous.

She's coming this way.

Be bold and don't gabble.

- Mr Nambi.
- Hi.

So what are you thinking about so deeply?

I was just thinking how

...my wife would love a sari
in the color of your dress.

This is her favorite color.

I'm sure she misses you very much!

I'm sure she does.

Thank you.

Ma'am, I would like you to meet another
brilliant rocket scientist from ISRO.

Mr Param.

Nice to meet you, Mr Param.

- Good bye.
- Good night.

Param, you were not supposed to babble.

This world is totally out of balance.

- Really?
- Don't worry, sir.

We can find you a bride
closer to home.

Impossible.

Sir, everything is possible.

No... impossible!

This man always follows-

Barry?

Gentlemen.

Nambi.

- What are you guys doing here?
- You know usual Govt work.

But seriously.

Am I following you
or you following me?

It's definitely me
who is trying to follow you.

And that's not easy!

- You are an exceptional man, Nambi.
- Thank you.

You know what?
I want to show you something.

Come with me.

You know the work done at NASA
benefits the whole world.

From artificial limbs
to heart pumps.

Road safety to improved tyres.

Our contribution really hasn't made
the world a safer place for humans.

But I always wondered.

Could humanity have been better served

...if you worked at NASA?

Instead of what you are doing now.

No offense.

But could you imagine?

What all you could've accomplished
with the absolute best resources.

Completely at your disposal.

So I'm curious.

Why did you refuse NASA's offer?

Yeah.

Yeah, I know.

There should be a photograph of you
in the Oxford dictionary.

Right next to the definition
of the word 'Patriotism'

So... uh.

What are you doing here in Moscow?

Well, you know.

Usual Govt work.

What happened?

What is the emergency?

I don't know if you are aware, but-

USSR as a nation will cease
to exist tomorrow.

The Americans, who are, as it is.

Pissed off that you haven't
awarded the contract to them.

But given it to us instead.

Are taking advantage
of the prevailing situation.

And claiming that Russia
is in violation with MTCR.

By selling the cryogenic engines to India.

When did a cryogenic engine become
a weapon of mass destruction?

And that too with a 500 kg payload?

When have Americans ever played fair?

I suspect they have an eye
on all 252 of them.

And they are claiming that India is using

...the KVD-1s to develop the ICBM.

And if we go ahead
with this contract

...they will impose heavy
punitive sanctions on us.

We are sorry, Nambi.

This will stop us from competing
in the satellite launch markets.

And push us back by decades!

We are so close.

I just got a call from Kremlin.

We must make this happen.

We have to help the Indians.

What do you mean?

The Indians have always been good to us.

And this man Nambi
has been very kind and fair.

We can't let him down.

The Kremlin has ordered me

...to see if we can help him out.

What do you suggest we do?

Nambi, do you have an idea
how we can work it out?

Yes.

We actually do.

Technically all 4 engines
are ready for delivery.

The deferred payments
were for India's convenience.

What if we expedite the payments?

Will you be able to hand over
all 4 engines in one go?

That's great idea, Nambi.

I can get the team here to comply.

This will be a win-win.

You guys win.

I get screwed!

Do you really think
I am that stupid?

Okay, look.

I can pick up the engines
wherever in Russia.

And deliver them anywhere in Russia.

But I can't take them
out of the country.

What do you say, Mr Nambi?

Can you handle shipping?

'Professor Rao, Ural Airlines
won't fly us for less than 9 million'

Nambi, your demands
never seem to end, eh?

We just paid in full for the engines.

Now you want another
9 million for Ural Airlines.

Whom do I approach for this money?

How many times
do I visit the PM's office?

Sir, I'm not asking 9 million
for my personal expense.

Ask Grand National Airlines
why they have backed out.

We are in this position because of them.

Sir, please hear me out.

'We have no other option
but to fly Ural Airlines'

We need 3 flights
to get the engines to India.

And they won't agree for
anything less than 9 million.

Sir, please.

At the moment, we need
the engines more than they do.

Kalam.

From Russia, if we don't get
the cryogenic engines.

There is no chance of
getting them from the Americans.

'France will take advantage of our
situation and increase the price five fold'

We will have to forget
our dream about cryogenics.

Okay, give me some time, sir

1 minute, call from PM's office

1 minute, Nambi.

Yes, sir.

'The fund has been sanctioned'

Yes, sir.

'Congratulations, Nambi'

'Your funds have been approved'

Great, sir.
Thank you very much.

- 'Now get us those bloody engines'
- Definitely, sir.

- Thanks, Kalam.
- 'Can I talk to Nambi?'

Okay, I'll patch your call to him.

'Sir, patching your call'

'Kalam'

Nambi.

I have shown what I can
do with solid fuels.

Now it is your responsibility
to take us to the stars.

You know I never do
anything in small measures.

- All good at DRDO?
- First class.

But I miss our days at ISRO.

Anyway, all the best.

Bye, Kalam.

Thank God! That's all taken care of.

So we are all set?

Can you promise the engines
will be delivered on time?

I cannot promise that we will
even be alive 2 hours later!

That's the state our country is in.

The only thing I can promise
is that I'll try my best.

Since I'm the one flying you out,
you can pay me once the job is done.

We will fly from Krasnoyarsk
to avoid attracting any attention

Americans are definitely
going to keep an eye out for us.

The Americans will be looking out
for flights leaving for India.

What are your suggestions?

I think we should fly to Karachi.

Re-fuel and then fly to Trivandrum

Karachi?

Americans won't think
even in their wildest dreams

...we'll fly via Pakistan
with our rocket parts.

And Pakistan will never
search a Russian Aircraft.

This is the best strategy.

That's a great idea.

While we are at it
let's get the engines drunk.

Drunk? What do you mean?

Dismantle them.

Hide them in the vodka crates.

Another good idea!

Done... here.

The Americans know!

They are on their way here.

- We have to leave.
- What do you mean 'leave'?

The 2nd consignment is just taking off

I need the nozzle assembly kit
of all the four engines.

As well as some parts of the 4th engine
I'm not leaving without that.

Give me the bloody radio!

Nambi, you and your colleagues
have to leave now.

Or your lives will be in danger.

Official orders from your chairman ISRO.

Sven, hold the takeoff.

What about the rest of my parts?

The... rest of the 3rd consignment?

There's no TIME!

Think about your families.

Wow!

That's amazing, sir
Absolutely brilliant!

Actually when people watch us act in
action scenes, they get really impressed.

But the way you guys risked your lives
and brought cryogenic engines back home.

It's a-

It's nothing less than a

James Bond thriller!

Really... it is!

You managed to get the engines.

But the next 3 years
were quite tough for you.

Because you had no manuals or guidance.

But in spite of that, you tried
your level best to assemble the engines.

That is around the time when
your dear friend U.R Rao had retired too.

And, sir.

Before your dream of cryogenic engine
could completely come true

...the most painful chapter
of your life had begun.

'The entire state of Kerala
has gone haywire'

'They may arrest some more
scientists tomorrow'

'Can you dive into the preliminaries?'

Right away, sir.

'Give me a day
I will get him talking'

'Don't you get what's going on?'

'The whole media circus
has gathered there'

- 'Shift him to Latex Guest House at once'
- Okay, sir.

Move.

- Sir, please.
- Sir... sir.

Make way... make way.

Move aside.

Hello, sir.

How are you?

I am fine.

Who are you?

Why have you arrested me, huh?

- Which department are you from?
- We'll tell you, sir.

Get a cup of tea for him.

All this feels a bit strange, sir.

How can someone like you
do something like this?

It's... impossible.

This is just... a formality.

If you answer our questions,
that will do.

Fine, but why was I arrested
like I am some common criminal?

That too outside a temple, huh?

They pushed me down
and pinned me with their knees.

This is not the way, sir

I'm an ISRO scientist.

- Sorry, sir.
- No, this is not acceptable

I apologize on their behalf, sir.

Some of our officers
don't know how to behave.

Are you okay, sir?

I am absolutely fine.

Quickly ask me whatever
questions you want to.

My family must be waiting for me.

Have some tea, sir.

Thank you.

Sir, who is Mariam Rashida?

- Mariam who?
- Rashida

Mariam Rashida?

I don't know
Does she work for ISRO?

Stop it!

What's wrong with you?
Are you brainless or what?

Is this the way to treat a scientist?

CONTROL YOURSELF!

I'm sorry, sir.

Are you alright?

Sir, I apologize on his behalf.

He always does this.

Sir, please tell us who Mariam is.

And what forced you to sell
the rocket secrets to Pakistan!

- I don't know.
- That's all we want to know

I do not know.

And if you don't tell us-

We will bury you alive,
in this very guest house, scumbag!

We are working our butts off
with sweat and blood.

Only then we can
make ends meet and you-

You sold our country for a fast buck!

Bloody traitor!

Sir...?

Done with the bath now
can we start morning prayers?

Hey! Move.

Without wasting each other's time
let's get straight to the point.

You slept with that Maldivian woman.

And in exchange
sold our rocket's secrets.

You need to confess this.

The sooner you confess
the better it will be for you.

Really?

So should I also confess I am behind
Bofors scandal and Share Market scam?

You are so funny!

Good sense of humor

I think we should show him
our sense of humor.

O' Mother Goddess!

This case is getting serious
Big heads will roll.

We should be careful.

Traitors don't deserve to sit!

Fine.

I won't sit.

But you are wrong.

Because I was nowhere
close to Madras on 24th January.

Where the eff were you?

I don't have to tell you.

Who do you think I am?

Huh?

What do you think?

I won't actually find out
this telephone has a recorder?

I will repeat whatever you say.

And you will use it as my confession.

You think I am an idiot?

I am a Rocket Scientist!

Scientist?

Now we will tell you what you can
and what you cannot say.

We are just getting started.

Where were you on 24th January?

'I met N... Nrambi Narayan'

'In a hotel room'

Forget about a confession.

'This man won't be alive until tomorrow
at the rate you are going!'

BP is low.

Heart rate is off the chart.

We have to revive him immediately.

Get up.

Good morning, sir.

This is Nambi Narayanan

I am here for the handover.

Hello, Mr Narayanan

I am P M Nair from the CBI.

Thank you very much for letting me
know your name and your department.

The 3 men who came before you
lacked that basic courtesy.

Like some tea?

Please sit.

Gopal, sit, have tea before you leave.

- No, it's okay.
- No, I insist, sit please.

Are you okay?

Yeah, please come
Sit... sit here.

Raj Shekar, please sit here.

Fauziya, please sit

Mariam.

Sir, I just came here
to hand over this case

- I'll get going now.
- Sit, Gopal.

- No, sir, I'll g-
- Gopal, sit down.

Mariam.

Do you recognize

...this man?

Yes, sir.

He's the bastard

...who threatened to put ice
on my private parts, sir.

Sir, she's lying.

- Damn you! I'll break your bones.
- Quiet... quiet!

Will you stop talking to her in Malayalam?
She only understands English.

Are you saying you do not recognize her?

No, sir, somebody else
put her in this situation.

Sir, he said he would rape me
in front of my daughter

...if I don't do as he said.

How dare you!
Do you know whom you're talking to.

Gopal, first sit down.

QUIET, GOPAL!

Sit down.

Mariam?

You know him?

Yes.

Where have you met him?

Actually, I have never met him, sir.

I just heard his name once.

My arrest was done and the inspector
showed his pictures to us.

And we were... trained to say his name.

Nram... Nrambi.

Is that what you were doing?

Reading off a board
during the confession?

Yes, they were holding it for us to read

I'm sorry, sir.
I have to go.

GOPAL!

I need to speak to Mr Narayanan alone.

We were beaten and tortured
to say your name in this case.

We had no option.

We are very sorry.

Drink your tea.

Nothing to worry.

Relax, drink your tea

3rd degree?

What do you think?

If they hadn't brought a doctor in
to revive me in the middle of the night

I wouldn't be sitting here
in front of you now.

The case had already been
handed over to the CBI.

What was the need
to interrogate you?

Interrogate me?

They weren't here to interrogate me.

They were here to torture me
to make me confess.

Confess what?

That I sold our nation's
rocketry secrets to Pakistan for 9-

I am not recording you

I'll inform you before I do.

Just so I can sleep
with one of these women

I believe I sold our nation's
rocketry secrets to Pakistan.

In exchange they paid me $ 900,000.

This deal took place in Madras
in Hotel International on 24th January.

And...?

And.

It is a cruel and terrible lie.

A technology our nation
does not possess.

How can I sell them to Pakistan, sir?

These designs they claim
I sold to Pakistan

...are easily available in any bookstore
or library across the world.

For pittance, mere 200 rupees!

You cannot make rocket engines with them.

Sir.

This is rocket science, sir.

Even though 52 scientists went
to France and trained for 3 years

...it took us 16 years to
launch our own liquid engines.

And.

Until today I have never
set eyes on these 2 ladies.

And.

They have their facts completely wrong.

I attended my friend's funeral
on the 23rd of January.

And January 25th was
my granddaughter's birthday.

And on the 24th of January
the day they are talking about.

I was not in Madras on that day

I was here in ISRO Trivandrum.

If you want, you can check
the vehicle log books.

I'll try and get to the bottom
of this as soon as possible.

But for your own protection
I need to send you to judicial custody.

I have one last question for you.

If you are as innocent
as you claim to be

...why didn't a single person from ISRO
come forward to support you.

Till date, not even one of them
came to meet you in prison.

Why?

I don't know, sir.

Perhaps scientists are like this.

A bit strange.

We know how to react
when a rocket fails.

But we have no clue how
to react when a person fails.

Hey! You have a visitor.

Great timing!

If anyone had asked 'who is likely be
the first visitor for you in prison?'

Your name would have never
crossed my mind, my brother.

How are you doing, Mr Unni?

Congratulations, my brother.

Perhaps the state in which
you wanted to see me in

...is exactly how I am
standing before you now.

Shattered.

And broken.

They have literally skinned me alive.

My career is destroyed
My family's reputation tarnished

I've even peed in my pants.

No control.

And worst of all.

I am being slandered as a traitor.

But you know what, brother.

For what I did to you.

You are justified in
seeing me in this state.

So go ahead.

And enjoy the sight

I'll stand in front of you
as long as you want.

Go on.

There hasn't been a single day
when I didn't think about seeking revenge.

You deserve it.

Selfish.

Arrogant.

Stubborn.

Ruthless.

Monster.

I never thought I'll take my revenge
and enjoy seeing you like this.

But, Mr Nambi Narayanan.

If my painful personal experience.

Taught me something.

I learnt you can do anything.

But you can never betray your country.

It is indeed a shame
no one came to meet you here.

But now I am here.

Tell me what do I need to do
to get you out of here?

Because if you think there is
only 1 person in this room

...who is concerned about his country.

Then you are making
another mistake.

Please do something, sir.

My father is being
beaten up and tortured.

They are asking him
unnecessary questions and if-

Sir, they are asking him questions like.

Who is heading the cryogenic research?

Who sanctions the deals
for international technology?

Why do they need all this
sensitive information, sir?

Please do something, sir.

We don't know how much more
of this Nambi sir can take.

Does anyone in ISRO know what to do?

- Please, sir?
- When can we meet him, huh?

- When can we meet our dad?
- Hello, sir?

Anytime.

Let's take him some fresh clothes
and a home-cooked meal.

His meal is already packed
2 minutes, I'll get ready.

Sister? Can I get a cup of tea please?

We cannot take her with us.

I really don't know
where to begin, sir.

I have never in my experience seen
such an unreasonable and baseless case.

It's mind boggling

I'll show you, sir.

In this case, 5 more individuals
are linked apart from Nambi Narayanan.

Raj Shekar.

'He is a Glavskosmos agent'

Surendar.

'Senior metallurgist
in Cryogenic Department, ISRO'

Fauzya Hassan
A Maldivian citizen.

'For her daughter's school admission'

'She came to India with
her friend Mariam Rashida'

Mariam Rashida.

'A 35-year-old Maldivian woman'

'The reason behind
this turmoil and uproar'

She was the common link between
Surendar, Raj Shekar and L D Gopal.

L D Gopal.

Kerala police.

He made the initial arrests.

Due to some personal vendetta
with these women perhaps.

It is true these women had met
Surendar, Raj Shekar and L D Gopal.

They knew each other personally.

Some favors were consented to.

Some favors... were rejected.

A local newspaper in Kerala had written
an article about their shenanigans.

Media hyped it and created a buzz.

The whole circus began here, sir.

Kerala police decided to
take advantage of this scandal.

And try to resolve
its departmental issues.

On another side
Intelligence Burea Department.

IB decided to join the circus too.

I wonder what their agenda is.

Last but not the least,
the political parties of Kerala.

They are using the enmity
to pull each other down.

The end result of all this, sir.

The case we are
racking our brains about.

It has neither a head nor tail.

What is most shocking.

Traitor, spy.

Transferring rocket technology to Pakistan.

Behind all these vile accusations.

Leave alone Nambi.

The remaining five not even remotely
have a hand in these allegations.

My investigation brought
a few things to light, sir

Mariam Rashida never met Nambi Narayan.

They met for the first time
in prison, in my presence.

We were beaten and tortured
to say your name in this case.

And according to the IB.

On 24th January.

Nambi Narayanan met
Pakistani agents.

At Hotel International in Madras.

Their entire case is based on
this fictitious meeting, sir.

Whereas Nambi Narayanan
was in Trivandrum on that day.

'If you want, you can check
the vehicle log books'

'Everyone was tortured and
forced to give false testimonies'

Except for Nambi Narayanan.

They couldn't break him.

'I visited Nambi's residence, sir'

'Which neither IB nor Kerala police
bothered to take the trouble to visit'

Convinced me that.

This isn't the lifestyle of a man
who was offered $9 million.

So everyone else is lying?

Is your father completely innocent?

Hold this.

Come with me, sir

2 minutes.

Please come.

This way.

Please step outside.

You cannot enter my own house
and accuse my husband.

Please leave, sir.

Pretty self-respecting family, sir.

Apart from this
I learnt a few more facts, sir

I learnt after I went to ISRO.

They raised a question
on the timing of this case.

One.

Around 45 days ago

India shocked the world by launching
her first remote sensing satellite.

Therefore in the multi-billion dollar
satellite launch industry.

This success made
India's position stronger.

Two.

Recently India imported from Russia
cryogenic technology and engines.

Thereby enabling ISRO
in comparison to other agencies

...to launch satellites
at a much lower price.

America tried its best to
stop this deal, come what may.

But they didn't succeed.

Is this simply a coincidence, sir?

That the three scientists arrested
were from the Cryogenic Department?

And the most disturbing question.

What if this entire scandal
was a well-planned conspiracy

...to get ISRO completely out of
the commercial satellite market?

What is more important, Nair.

If Nambi Narayanan

...who could have been
the future director of ISRO

...is as innocent
as you claim him to be.

'Then why was his name
dragged into this case?'

Who wants to ruin
Nambi's life and why?

This incident changed
quite a few things.

You spent 50 days in prison.

And those Maldivian women
were imprisoned for 2 years.

Top officer of Kerala police
was suspended.

'IB Director retired before time
and shifted to US with his family'

Kerala's Chief Minister
was asked to step down.

But in spite of all the hue and cry
today, even after 25 years.

There are still many questions
that haven't been answered.

After attending a number of hearings
and spending 50 days in prison.

You finally got your freedom.

Freedom?

How is this 'freedom'?

Please.

Please understand.

Please, sir.

Please.

Appa.

Where is Meena?

Where is Meena?

Huh?

Meena?

It was too much for amma
She couldn't take it in her stride.

Huh?

Meena?

Meena?

Hey.

Meena?

Hey...!

What happened?

Hey!

Meena?

Get up.

Shankar... Geeta.

Meena ran that way.

Let go of me
Go and look for her.

"Sun is eclipsed for centuries countless"

"Likewise nights sleepless
with stress and distress in excess"

You need to consult
a senior psychologist.

Your wife is in deep shock,
like she has seen a ghost.

Sir, I don't think she believes
you are actually back home.

But don't worry
Everything will soon be fine.

Call me if you need any help.

"My world has turned although
into starry shards of my dreams now"

"Like molten lava let it flow"

'Send the spy Nambi to Pakistan'

"In the ocean of lies out there"

"The shore of truth will appear somewhere"

"Do not stop the boat of hope"

"Let it continue its voyage to cope"

"The deep darkness"

"That into my nerves descends"

"Burns my veins also"

"Like molten lava let it flow"

"Let it outflow"

'Although Nambi Narayanan is out on bail'

'Chances of him being
reinstated at ISRO are slim'

Narsima, let's step outside
I want to talk to you.

'CBI is investigating the case
of Kerala police involvement-'

Nambi, don't be silly.

They don't have any evidence.

They can't just fabricate an evidence
to imprison you again.

Narsima, if I am sent back to prison

I don't want my family
to face any hardship.

They have already been through a lot.

Sooner or later anyway
I must have the will drafted.

"The deep darkness"

"That into my nerves descends"

"Burns my veins also"

"Like molten lava let it flow"

"Let it outflow"

Appa?

Appa, what you've gone through
in these past 6 months.

We can't even imagine
how terrible it must have been.

So you should do whatever you please.

No one will stop you.

We will understand.

But let me make
two things very clear.

First of all, only you have the necessity
and the courage to win this case.

And secondly.

If anything happens to you
during the case.

We will always be addressed as traitors.

I don't know how
we will live through that.

Here is your will.

The one you asked
your lawyer to draft.

Papa, is life that insignifican-

Arunan?

Call the cryogenic team.

I want daily updates.

When I get another opportunity
to work on this project.

I want to be prepared for it.

Where are the other team members?

Everyone was scared after Raj Shekar,
Surendar and you were arrested.

Some of our scientists
changed their departments.

Some got themselves transferred
from Trivandrum to other cities.

How many people are left?

Hardly a handful.

Why does it look like
no one has been here for months, huh?

Hey.

- Searching for what, Nambi?
- Rest of the engine and assembly parts?

We never received them.

Huh?

You were the contact point, Nambi.

Everything fell apart in your absence.

Forget the 3rd consignment.

Parts of the 2nd consignment
weren't unloaded either.

'I was the one who told Arunan
not to tell you about this'

Who would believe
there was a time...

...when we were leading
in science and technology?

Today we are in a position
where a blind man is guiding a crippled.

It is rightly said indeed.

We were never defeated by outsiders.

We won our country back
and gave our brains to others.

And the tradition continues, right?

Why does it feel like
no matter how hard we try now.

No matter what we sacrifice.

We will always fall flat
on our faces in the end?

Then with bare hands unashamedly
we'll be forced to beg other countries.

For parts and technology.

We have no choice but to beg, Param.

Our brilliant minds work for others.

Why shouldn't they?

They are getting an opportunity
to do something useful.

We are stupid and unfortunate.

Instead of focusing our intelligence
on research and invention

...we are being forced to use
our minds on other nonsense.

Other countries use our brains to build
and enhance their own welfare and progress.

But they use all our skills and talent.

Self-made, they call it!

That is what we need to do.

First let us make Vikas engine
completely indigenous.

After that, come what may.

We build our own cryogenic engine.

Made in India.

Perfect!

It will take us, may be
20 years or so to achieve it?

- You are okay with that?
- Yes, it's alright.

We will at least become self-reliant.

We will have everything
under our control.

We don't seem to have
any other choice, Mr Unni.

And what if I say

I have the mother of all indigenous ideas.

Will you believe me?

What?

The Mangal Mission.

We can use our own technology
and reach Mars in the shortest time

2 minutes ago I said it will take us
20 years to build a cryogenic engine.

You were right here?

But if I may add.

For this mission, we won't need
the cryogenic engine.

Will you believe me?

We can just do it
with solid and liquid engines.

But if I may also add.

For not telling us this earlier
I would like to set a rocket up your ass?

Will you believe me?

There!

'5-4-3-2-1'

Have you gone crazy?

Uncle, since when does
'crazy' surprise you?

You are the one who is
always pushing the limits.

Hey!

When ISRO couldn't even
handle solid engines

...you started working on liquids.

You got us equipment worth
400 million pounds from Scotland.

For free!

'You sent our scientists
to be trained in France'

Then built an engine which worked
better than their own French version.

You got us cryogenic engines from Russia
right from under the nose of the Americans.

Uncle?

Who better than you can understand
the magnitude of 'madness'?

You didn't stop yourself back then,
so why think twice now?

Hmmmm.

What is on your mind?

Uncle, we won't need
the cryogenic engine for sure.

Because our Vikas engine
runs for 180 seconds.

If we can somehow increase
Vikas engine's operating pressure

...to give us more thrust.

Then I promise you.

We will have our satellite on Mars.

Indigenous indeed!

With the help of this.

Well done!

Are you serious?

And of course what happened after that.

A new chapter was proudly added
to the glory of Indian history.

Arunan became Project Director
of Mangal Mission.

Using the modified Vikas engine
and Indian chart system.

ISRO within an unbelievable budget.

In its very first attempt
managed to reach Mars.

But during that period
you were under a lot of pressure.

Professional challenges on one hand.

And the struggle of proving
your innocence on the other hand

4 years, 75 court hearings,
3 lawyers and 5 petitions.

An expensive affair.

On you and your family.

It must have taken
an immense toll.

- How are you doing, Murli?
- It is so good to meet all of you

I didn't think you would attend
our function with your entire family.

Come.

The groom hails
from a family of doctors.

They are quite proud of their efforts.

But we are no less, right?

Our family has a rocket scientist
to feel proud of!

Nambi, I'll be there.

Too soon, I guess
We shouldn't have come here.

Hey Mariam!

Where are you?!

Hello?

One sec.

Mama, it's for you.

Pa.

Who is it?

Hello, Nambi Narayanan.

Yes.

Thank you.

What is it?

What happened?

It's over.

The case is over.

Supreme court has declared me
to be completely innocent.

- Meena.
- Amma!

Hold this.

Meena.

No more crying from today.

This victory belongs
to you, Meena.

One who has the right
to live this moment

...is only you!

I was waiting for the verdict.

Now I have a right to apologize to you.

Please forgive me, Meena.

I feel so ashamed.

I couldn't be a good husband and father.

I am even more ashamed

I always prioritized
my work over family.

And in spite of all that,
you always took good care of me.

Despite all that happened.

Your trust in me didn't ever waver.

I am so sorry, Meena.

Please forgive me.

No, let me finish.

I have spent my entire life
serving my nation.

I don't know whether there is
any time left to be a good husband.

But I will try my very best.

Come what may
I will never leave you.

You have done so much for me.

You are my queen.

Now it is my turn
to be at your service.

Did you hear me, Meena?

Let's go

I want to go home.

Call for the car.

Meena, okay?

Oh Murli!

- Sorry I'm leaving.
- What are you saying?

We are so happy you got
this news at our son's wedding.

Take good care of Meena.

Let's go.

So.

Supre... supreme court.

Acquitted you.

And today, even after 24 years.

Your wife still isn't
completely out of shock.

You have paid a heavy price for it.

Mr Narayanan was granted
a compensation of 10 million.

But as on date
even after 15 years.

He has received only 1 million.

So, Nambi sir, this compensation.

This money.

Does it still hold
any value in your life?

What do you mean?

I might be old and grey

I might be weak.

I may not have the energy
to spend that money.

But I want every paise
of that compensation.

Because unless I get compensated.

The doubt will always remain
that maybe I am a traitor!

And after all that I have lost.

Definitely it is not something
I am ready to accept.

And I am no longer fighting for myself.

How many are out there like me?

How many people, Mr Khan?

The fools who are being punished
for being a patriot.

I will fight for their cause.

I will fight till my last breath.

I will fight.

Nambi sir.

I was asked to be here because I am-

An actor and a good conversationalist.

Your interview.

I even did my research on you.

Before I came here.

But I can't.

I just can't understand, sir.

I feel a void inside.

So there is something
I would like to do.

I don't have the right to do it but-

I want to do this
from the bottom of my heart.

Nambi sir.

I want to apologize to you
on behalf of our entire nation.

For everything.

We did to you.

And also.

For everything
we couldn't do for you.

Please, sir.

Please forgive us, sir.

Believe me.

I know you say this with
the best of intentions, Mr Khan.

I am grateful to you.

But please don't apologize to me.

Because.

If you apologize here.

And if I accept your apology.

It would mean.

Everything is fine now.

But that is not the case.

This is why I cannot
accept your apology.

If I am innocent.

Then there has to be
someone who is guilty.

Who is he?

We have to find the answer
to this questions.

Because.

No country can become great.

Unless the ones who make it great

...are appreciated!

Look at me.

My life was ruined.

Because of some people.

My life was destroyed.

But likewise there are many people.

They were fearless.

They stood by my side.

They helped me fight this battle
and proved my innocence.

Like I said in the very beginning.

Even today.

In our people.

And our motherland

I have complete faith.

And also, Mr Khan.

For this love and respect you shower.

I am extremely grateful.

Thank you very much.

Jai Hind!

Long live India!

'It took IRSO more than 15 years to
include its cryogenic engine in its launch'

'Because of Nambi Narayanan's
arrest and this incident'

'IRSO could not become a part
of the satellite launch market'

'Other players used that
to their distinct advantage'

'Missions like Mangalyaan
and Chandrayaan'

'...would have been impossible
without Nambi Narayanan's Vikas engine'

'The same engine that is still
a part of every launch by ISRO'

'With limited resources'

'And numerous limitations'

'Despite all odds'

'What an incredible feat
our scientists have achieved'

'Thanks to their unshakable faith'

'Their unstinted efforts'

'And their diligent commitment'

'Now my ISRO scientists'

'...have got used to making
the impossible possible'

'Every challenge'

'...can be faced by our scientists
with determination and strength'

'Traditions of our senior most scientists'

'...are followed even today
by the next generation'

'It is a legacy for posterity'

For this culture.

This tradition.

'Scientists of our country'

'Deserve countless awards,
rewards and recognition'