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Hello.

Hello.

IK Mishra. Deputy Council of Indian Embassy.

Go on.

Thank you.

- Hello. - Hello.

Come.

Hello.

Hello.

Please, have a seat, Mr. Mishra.

Mr. Mishra, as you know. Things are more complex now.

It's all over in the local newspaper also.

You know we live in a conservative society here.

This can make a few people uncomfortable.

I understand.

You have half an hour to decide if you want to give him any legal assistance.

We're framing charges against him soon.

Mr. Sameer.

I am from the Indian Embassy.

Deputy Council of Affairs, IK Mishra.

You asked for our help...

...and that's exactly why I am here.

Look Sameer, the Indian Embassy cannot interfere greatly...

...in local matters regarding civilians.

And obviously, you don't have diplomatic immunity.

Yet if you're looking for any kind of help from the embassy...

...then I need every detail.

And the entire truth.

Start from the beginning.

'You'll be joining me in a couple of days.'

I want my Nargis back. That's it.

By the way Sameer, I've a hint about mechanical and electronic engineering...

...but is software engineer also related to computers?

Institutes of business that run on computers...

...it's my job to see that they function properly.

Solving problems related to computers, running diagnostics...

Meaning a doctor for computers.

Although he's an engineer.

- I'll be right back. - Okay.

Even we bought one for Nargis.

Saves an awful lot of time.

Paying bills, tracking expenses...

All takes a matter of minutes.

There she is.

Hello, aunty.

Hello, uncle.

God bless you.

So glad to see you again.

Sit down.

That's Sameer.

Hi.

Come.

Sit, son.

Take a seat.

We old folks already had a word.

But you guys must be wondering...

...even though ours was a love marriage...

...we're instrumenting this meeting.

It's all about finding an amazing life-partner like mine.

One way or another.

Instead of these awkward moments...

...let's have a proper conversation.

Take him to the courtyard, dear.

Go on, son.

Take a seat.

You first.

Can I ask you a question directly?

Yes.

Are you opting for this marriage under family pressure?

I mean maybe you love someone else.

As in an affair.

And you're marrying me because your family wants you to.

Who said I want to marry you?

No one said so...

I mean you don't have to marry me if you don't want to.

Are you saying this because you're having an affair?

Why would I see your resume if I had an affair?

Sorry...

As in...

What's it called?

Something like a profile used for finding a match...

I understood.

Bio-Data.

Bio-Data, yes.

Even though I've a job, I feel like I'm applying over and over again.

Me too.

Thank God. At least we've something in common.

I only said this because I had a friend who experienced this.

A year after their marriage his wife realised that she loved her ex-boyfriend.

And she went back to him.

The families together spent 2 million on the wedding.

So it's a bit scary.

Because the girls these days are much faster than boys.

We have to be fast.

There's nothing wrong with that.

I see...

I mean we've to handle our job and our home.

So fast cooking, catch a bus...

I didn't mean in that way...

Come back home, cook again, clean the plates.

Girls have to be fast in today's age.

Look, housewives are still okay.

But what choice does a working woman have? This shouldn't be a problem.

I feel boys can't balance work and home as girls do.

"As you became the embodiment of my feelings."

"As you became the embodiment of my feelings."

"A permanent member in my heart."

"Words alone can't praise you."

"You became my life."

"You became my life."

"You became my God, my faith."

"You became my life."

"Destiny has made you my companion."

"Like my dreams have come true."

"I've attained what I never imagined."

"There's nothing else I want from God now."

"You're like a blessing from God."

"My dream that's come true."

"Words alone can't praise you."

"You became my life."

"You became my life."

"You became my God, my faith."

"You became my life."

"You're my God..."

"You're my faith."

"I bow before you."

"I only wish for love..."

"...that is my duty."

"I am in love."

"You're my God..."

"You're my faith."

"I bow before you."

"I only wish for love..."

"...that is my duty."

"I am in love."

"You became my life."

'Prime Minister Manmohan Singh...'

'...here in India to speak out on the financial crises...'

'...and he warns that India must brace for slowdown impact.'

'The recession began last December maybe far from over.'

'Financials took a big beating, Sensex down almost 20%'

'This is the biggest economic crises of this era.'

'The Economic crises that began in America has taken over the entire world.'

'There isn't a single sector that's facing this problem.'

'Can the Manmohan Singh government...'

'...save the country's economy from this financial crises.'

'The economy was formerly and officially declared in recession.'

'The Indian economy is not in a good condition.'

'Inspite all the efforts to contain this crises...'

'...the GDP numbers have revealed the condition.'

'Shop-owners claim there is no demand...'

Hello.

Sameer, this is Parag from Agarwal and Sons.

Yes, sir, how may I help you?

Sameer, I am speaking from the HR Department.

We won't need your services from next month.

Whatever your pending dues are please come and collect them.

Why, sir? Did I or my team...make a mistake?

I don't know about that, Sameer. It's the management's decision.

We were only supposed to inform you.

Sorry. Bye.

What happened, Sameer sir?

Hey... what happened?

What happened?

Did someone misbehave?

Hey...what are you looking at?

What did you say to her?

- Sameer! - What did you say?

- Sameer! - Leave him.

- Leave him. - Come outside.

Are you mad?

No Sameer, no one said anything.

Then why are you crying?

I am sorry, Sameer.

Why are you apologising, sweetheart?

I got fired.

They fired 16 people from different departments.

I didn't think I'll lose my job, but...

But this is not your fault.

The world over is facing this crisis.

Don't worry, I am there.

Are you okay?

Come on.

Come on, let's go home.

You've filled out the job application form.

Indian... Lucknow... I've both your forms. Great.

Photographs attached too. Great.

Sameer, that will be 5000 rupees each.

Akbar.

Don't worry, we'll get the job.

Frankly...

I think you'll get a job here in a couple of months...

...and you can stay with mom and dad.

I've no clue about accommodation out there.

Noman is a foreign country about which we know nothing.

With you around, I'll have no problems at all.

I can't imagine staying here without you.

Yes, but only if I could go first and check the accommodations...

Sameer...

I've started the paperwork.

In the next couple of days you two will start on a new life.

Looking at the current situation...

...only Arab countries can offer a fat salary in such situations.

The world's screaming recession.

But those screams will drown out in Noman's oil wells.

Great.

Papa.

Is it absolutely necessary to go to Noman?

There are no jobs here, papa.

It's been 3-months.

Anywhere is okay with me now.

What about my savings...

Please, papa.

I know you and mom will do anything for us.

But I put aside that money for your security.

God forbid in the case of an emergency...

And anyway, it's not only about the money.

If we sit idle anymore we'll start fighting.

It's only a matter of time.

I'll come back when I've saved enough.

Come in. Come in.

Hello.

Hello.

Take a seat.

- Nadeem sir. - Sameer.

- Come. - Hello.

Congratulations, Nargis, your confirmation letter has arrived.

Thank God.

You must leave tomorrow.

What about Sameer?

Yours will arrive in a couple of days as well.

A couple of days more?

Yes.

You mean Nargis and I can't go together.

You see, Nargis never set foot out of Lucknow alone.

So if we could go together, I could help her settle down.

How will she manage on her own?

You see Sameer, you both have applied in separate companies.

Whoever gets the confirmation first will have to go.

If she doesn't go now we'll have to find another job for her.

Another month gone by.

I'll do it if you say so.

It's alright.

You'll join me in a couple of days.

Don't worry. Nargis isn't going alone.

She'll be travelling with other girls.

Now, do I send her confirmation?

It's okay.

Sign here.

- Bye dear. - Bye mom.

Look after yourself.

Goodbye.

Call as soon as you land. Go.

Can I go?

No...

But we'll meet soon.

Call as soon as you land.

Nargis...come on.

- Sameer. - Yes, mom.

Did Nargis call?

No, mom. Her Indian number is switched off.

She will call as soon as she gets a new sim.

Hello.

Sameer.

Nargis!

I want to come back home, Sameer.

Nargis, where are you?

This is not the place where I applied for the job.

Can I talk to someone, Nargis?

I am being treated very badly, Sameer.

- Please come and take me home. - Yes, Nargis...

Listen to me... Is there anyone around you?

Nargis.

- Nargis. - Leave me.

- Hello...? - Leave me.

Sameer.

Sameer.

Sameer.

What's the matter, son? Who was it?

Nargis.

Nargis?

What happened to Nargis?

What's the matter?

Where are you going?

Tell me something.

Where is my wife?

Nargis called and she sounded very scared.

She said they took her someplace else instead of...

...the company you claimed getting her a job.

Where did you send my wife?

Why will I send her anywhere, Sameer? I am worried about her myself.

I was going to call you...

...but then I thought about assessing the situation myself.

My agent called in the morning...

He said that the woman...

Meaning, Nargis, she never arrived at the pickup point

outside the airport as she was supposed to.

He didn't see anyone there.

What do you mean she didn't show up?

Who picked her up?

I don't know.

Nadeem, we want answers.

You mean some strangers will pick her up...

...and she will go with them.

Who are these people?

If we know about Nargis' whereabouts we can go looking for her.

When we don't know where she is, where are we going to look for her?

What do you mean go look for her?

We'll get all the details from her, Chaudhary sir.

But your daughter-in-law's gone missing in a foreign country.

You must go over to Noman and take the help of...

...the Indian Embassy and the local Police and get to the bottom of this.

If I am not on the next flight to Noman

then I'll reduce you and your shop to ashes.

Tell your Nomani agent to get me business, tourist or any other visa.

I want his name, address, and telephone address.

Send me to Noman right now.

I'll do something.

Give me his details now.

Here, write it down.

Tourist visa.

Camera.

Move on.

Left hand.

Move.

Go, go.

Taxi.

Greetings, young man.

Pakistani? Hindi?

Hindi.

Marvellous.

And I am Usman Hamid Ali Murad.

Welcome to Noman. Come, come.

I urgently need a calling card or find me a PCO.

It'll take only 10 minutes. I'll get you one.

There.

Indian currency exchange for 26,000

Passport.

350 Riyad for 260,000 rupees.

Are you Indian?

Pakistan.

And a calling card too.

Yes.

'The number you have dialled is not reachable.'

'The number you have dialled is not reachable.'

Take me to this address.

This address.

But this address isn't right.

The area code is wrong.

What do you mean wrong area code?

The address in Noman is according to the area code.

I've been driving a taxi for 21 years...

...but never seen this code before.

Please, can you ask someone?

Of course, of course.

Bilal, telephone directory.

Thank you.

There are 26 areas of our city Noor Saba.

With 26 codes.

Yours is 27th.

There is no such code.

See. Take a look.

So whoever gave you this address...

...ask him why he gave you the wrong address and code.

Hello.

- Junaid. - Yes Sameer.

I am speaking from Noman Police Station.

Get that agent Nadeem on the phone.

Because the number he gave me of the agent is switched off...

...and the address he gave us doesn't exist.

Get him on the phone now. Tell him I am at the Police Station.

Sameer, Nadeem's disappeared since last night.

The Police interrogated him last night and let him go.

He's been missing ever since. We've been trying to find him.

I think he escaped.

Tell them to file a Missing Person report now.

Of course, of course.

That's the rule here.

Sir...

No trouble making.

- Sir...if you know, then... - Stop.

Sit down.

'I want to come back home, Sameer.'

Indian Embassy.

How much?

10.

Thank you.

May God alleviate all your problems.

I am going for Namaz and will pray for you.

Call immediately if you need me.

May I help you.

Ms. Sonia, my name is Sameer Chaudhary.

I just arrived today from India.

My wife Nargis Chaudhary who arrived here on 9th March...

...and has gone missing.

But she called on the same night and sounded very scared.

And she said they are mistreating her.

She didn't know where she is.

I am very scared, Ms. Sonia.

I even went to the local Police Station but they...

Wait a minute. Please hold on.

This is a very serious issue and I cannot help you.

Someone senior like the Deputy Council General handles matters like these.

Unfortunately, he's out of town right now.

I'll make a formal complaint from you now...

...and as soon as he arrives the day after tomorrow...

But the day after tomorrow will be too late, Ms. Sonia.

My wife sounded very scared...

...and the company's address was fake.

The Police want you to verify that my complaint is genuine.

Imagine...

I don't know where my wife is.

What am I going to do here for two days

You know the system better.

Please help me.

Please.

Mr. Sameer, I understand.

Okay, I'll send an email to his personal assistant marked urgent...

...and request him to help you immediately.

That's the all I can do for you right now.

Please have some patience.

Can I get your number?

Yes.

+786...99...72...14...

What was the name if your Deputy Commissioner?

- His name is IK Mishra. - IK Mishra.

Any luck.

Are they going to help you?

Don't know...

The guy who can help me isn't in town.

But I can't wait for him.

Wife.

Bye.

Which cellular provider's number is this?

Nomaltel.

Same as mine.

Do they have a local showroom?

They do.

And it's not too far either.

But it will open tomorrow morning.

What are you thinking, brother?

I am not sure.

Look Sameer...

I can understand pain.

But I don't know how to help you.

And coincidentally I've to go to Baitusaif tomorrow.

My wife and kid live there.

And I've to go urgently.

Don't hesitate if you need my help.

Call immediately.

Have faith in God.

Thank you.

Yes.

Hindi.

Bangla. Tell me.

My boss' phone isn't working. I guess the line's disconnected.

He's asked me to check what the problem is.

If the bill's unpaid then I'll pay it.

Number?

786021272

Pervez Al Shirazi.

- Your boss? - Yes.

- The number's registered to him. - Yes, sir.

Billing address is for Baitusaif district.

Why come this far to pay the bill?

Just a minute.

Sorry sir, I just want to confirm the billing address.

Because, if the billing address is for home...

...and the bill's been delivered to the office...

...then the bill must be unpaid.

Pervez Al Shirazi.

Colony 6, Flat 24, Jibiriya Town.

Baitusaif.

There's only one address registered here.

It's the home address, isn't it?

The bill's paid.

The technical line is busy.

Wait here. I'll be right back.

Ms. Sonia. This is Sameer Chaudhary.

I've the man's name and address whose number my wife used to call me.

The address is for Baitusaif. I am heading there now.

Any reply from the Deputy Council General?

Not yet, Sameer.

But I'll tell you as soon as he does.

Ma'am, please help me as soon as you can.

I understand, Sameer. We'll do our best.

Parvez Al Shirazi.

What is your name?

Yasir Mehendi. Where are you from?

Is this flat no. 24, lane no. 6?

Yes.

According to the address this house belongs to Pervez Al Shirazi...

...and I have the telephone bill to prove it.

Please call Pervez.

You've come to the wrong address.

I moved in here this week.

That's the owner's house.

But his name is Sayeed sir. Not Pervez.

- Hello. - Hello.

Is that your house?