All language subtitles for Patna.Shuklla.2024_[English] (SUBRIP)

DISTRICT COURT PATNA

(metal gate creaking)

Hey! Your trash will not
be collected by this vehicle.

Why not?
There's enough space.

(woman 1) Yeah, right!
There is enough space.

It's because you haven't
paid up.

All right then.

Quickly move this dumpster truck

and your face too.

Here, take your trash.

You take your garbage too.

-(woman 2) Why did you throw my trash?
-(Tanvi) Mahua?

What are you peeking at
in the morning?

They do this khatraag every morning.
Come, let's go.

Madam, what does "khatraag" mean?

It means "a daily routine."

-Serve Sonu's breakfast immediately.
-Okay.

Is sir ready?

-Sir is--
-(Siddharth) Tanvi...

Coming!

Didn't you get
my blue shirt ironed?

What happened?

(crow cawing)

I told you I have
an important meeting today.

(Tanvi exhales)

Here is your blue shirt.

And what was that?

That's a light grey shirt.

Can I say something?

Hmm.

You're getting older.

I have just
a couple of grey hairs.

Only a couple.

Hmm?

How about

your ever-expanding belly
like the ever-expanding Patna city?

(inhales)

-(strains) See... it's gone.
-(both laugh)

Breathe out!

-Should I say thank you?
-No!

Good.

(vessels clanking)

Mumma, we're out of toothpaste. See.

There's still a bit left.

Here you go.

See.

Quick fix.

Hurry up!

(spitting)

(women quarrelling outside)

Sonu, finish your breakfast.

The school bus will be here
any moment.

I don't want to eat this.

Mahua, get an omelette for Sonu.

This has tomatoes!

I want my favourite omelette.

I'll make another one. Wait.

-Mrs. Tanvi.
-Tanvi.

It's becoming unbearable now!

I am going to file a case
against this Bineeta.

Look who is talking!

Mrs. Tanvi,
please fight on my behalf.

I will bear the expenses.

Oh! "I will bear the expenses."

You're unwilling to
spend 50 bucks a month,

and you are going to file
a case against me.

Is this the time you've selected to
have an argument?

Sonu's school bus will
arrive any moment now.

Siddharth has to go to the office,
and I have to go to court.

-(bus honking)
-You two fight

over trash every morning.

Mahua seems more focused on that
than her work.

Mahua, hurry up! His bus will leave.

(bus drives away)

(honking)

Take it.

(motorbike whirring)

Look, that's Sonu's mom!

♪ Oh, my dear heart
What's set you aflutter? ♪

(kids cheer) Aunty, aunty, aunty!

Sonu! Your tiffin.

Stop the bus! Sonu!

(honking)

Sonu, your tiffin! Stop the bus!

Can't you hear me?

-I'm saying stop the bus.
-(tyres screech)

Can't you hear properly?

(children screaming)

Are you fond of racing?

I've been yelling for a long time.

It was too noisy, madam.

-I couldn't hear it.
-Couldn't hear it?

I'll get you locked up,
then you'd hear it.

So...

Dad gave me money. I would
have eaten from the canteen.

And what about this?

I took it now. Thank you.

Now, you leave.

Leave.

-Aren't you forgetting something?
-What am I forgetting?

(engine idling)

Not in front of everyone.

Why?

-No?
-No!

Forget it.

-(kisses)
-Oh, dear, no kisses, please!

-(children laugh)
-Bye, Sonu.

♪ Why lose count of desires
Dreams once so clear ♪

♪ Now giggling like a mischief-maker
Spreading cheer ♪

♪ In this love journey
What antics have you spun? ♪

♪ What mischief brews
Under the cover of night? ♪

♪ Come on, spill the beans
Don't keep me guessing ♪

(horn blaring)

(motorbike whirring)

(man) Here you go.
Madam's chariot has arrived.

Why are you making faces?

She keeps the place alive.

(Tanvi) Good morning.

-(man 1) Good morning.
-(man 2) Good morning.

(soft music)

Mr. Lakhpat.

-Freshly made at home.
-Wow!

-That's fantastic, Mrs. Tanvi.
-(chuckles)

Madam, give us some laddoos too.

Sure, please have some.

You take some as well.

I'll take one more.

Go ahead.

Here comes Judge sir.

Yes.

-Please distribute it.
-Hmm.

(man 1) Good morning, Your Honour.

(man 2) Good morning, Your Honour.

(man 3) Good morning, Your Honour.

Mr. Jha!

(sucks in breath)

Do you want to have
some laddoos?

Mrs. Shukla, I've repeatedly asked
you not to interrupt me from behind.

Step forward!

Good morning, Your Honour.

(chuckles)

Would you like to have some laddoos?

Are you aware that I am diabetic?

Type 2. I'm aware.

I've made this especially
for you. Sugar-free.

(typewriters clanking)

(sucks in breath)

It will disturb the balance.

Here you go.

-(exhales)
-(chuckles)

Now, it's better!

Fantastic!

-(chuckles)
-It's delicious. Thank you.

Honestly...

I have a suggestion for you.

You should open a restaurant.

That is my retirement plan, Mr. Jha.

Don't fall into the trap
of retirement.

Start immediately.

I've been observing you
for the past 6 years.

Your expertise lies in cooking,

not in arguments.

(typewriters clanking)

(mellow music)

(Arun) "Undergarments."

Mrs. Shukla?

Yes, sir.

(footfalls)

Have all the nation's troubles
come to an end

that we are discussing about people's
undergarments in this court?

Sir, the issue is
not the underpants.

What is it then?

Sir, the issue is caused
by the underpants.

One minute.

Pass it over.

Sir, the underpants.

Keep it inside.

-Keep it there.
-Sir.

My client, Mr. Gupta,
gave Muqeed tailor

one and a half metres of cloth
to stitch the underpants.

Muqeed used just one metre of cloth

and swindled the rest, sir.

-What do you mean "swindled"?
-(all laugh)

This is a false accusation, sir.

Half a metre was used to make
the drawstring of the underpants.

(all laugh)

You can get it measured if you want.

Oh, so now the only task
left for the court

is to assess the underpants
of the residents of Patna.

-Sorry, ma'am--
-"Sorry, ma'am"?

(all laugh)

I mean to say, "Sorry, sir."

In what way do I appear
like a "ma'am"?

Sir... (chuckles)
It's a slip of the tongue.

Mrs. Shukla,
what are your prayers?

Sir, my client wants compensation.

Can you take a look at page 4?

It's page 3 and not page 4.

Page 3...

Damages of Rs. 15,000.

Yes.

(chuckles)

Just for half a metre
of underwear?

-(all laugh)
-Sir, let me explain.

One fine day, Mr. and Mrs. Gupta
went to have golgappas.

Mr. Gupta was wearing
these underpants.

Both of them were thoroughly

engrossed in relishing
spicy golgappas

Meanwhile, a thief

snatched Mrs. Gupta's purse
and fled.

Mr. Gupta left his golgappas
behind and pursued the thief.

But, sir...

the underpants were tight.

Mr. Gupta ended up with
a fractured arm and leg.

He lost his money
and his reputation.

All of this happened

due to that half a metre,
Your Honour.

(all laugh)

Mrs. Shukla... (laughs)

(door opens)

Siddharth?

I want to tell you
something urgently.

Listen.

Tell me.

I won a very interesting
case today.

Good... good.

Very good.

Hey, don't you want to
know how I won the case?

I want to know. Hold on for a bit.

-Mahua, make a cup of tea for me.
-Yes, sir.

Congratulations.

(pouring water)

Why don't we go out
for dinner tonight?

It will be a family outing and
celebration rolled into one.

What's your opinion?

You are right. Let's celebrate!

But at home.

I'm weary of Mahua's cooking.

-Forget Mahua.
-(chuckles)

Show your magic.

It's been ages
since I have tasted your cooking.

(inhales)

All right.

(chuckles)

Listen!

Prepare some extra food.

My friends and their wives
are joining us for dinner.

You'll enjoy meeting them.

(sizzling)

There were at least 50 people
present in court.

And everyone was backing Muqeed.

I told Mr. Gupta, "Don't fret.

"I've got your back."

Then, Mr. Jha...

with his tiny eyes widened...

stared at me with
a twitching nose.

But I don't engage in
petty games either.

I had evidence.

I know. Mr. Gupta's underpants.

Correct!

Imagine, Sonu... if you were
competing in a race,

and the tailor stitched
your pants too tight?

I would have kicked him hard!

Yes, I presented my argument in such
a manner that everyone fell silent.

(kisses) You are the best, Mumma!

Hey, naughty...

When I was kissing you in
the morning, you were being cheeky.

You do it in front
of everyone, Mumma.

Why don't you understand?
It is a pact between us.

Correct.

-(softly) Not even in front of Mahua?
-(whispers) No!

Okay. Deal?

Get ready. What are
you doing in the kitchen?

Naughty kid!

(laughs)

(vehicle honking)

(Siddharth) Tanvi, the guests
have arrived.

(gasps)

-Set up the table quickly.
-Yes, madam.

I'll change,
and look, the stove is on.

(dog barks)

Hello.

-Hello.
-Hello.

-Hello.
-Please have a seat.

-You are already familiar with Alok.
-Yes.

-This is Manoj.
-Hello.

-And this is his wife, Pratibha.
-Hello.

-And this is Alok's wife, Juhi.
-Hello.

This is my one and only wife...

-Tanvi.
- (all laugh)

We've heard a lot of praise
for your cooking.

(laughs)

It's fantastic that you all could
carve out time to join us.

We have plenty of time on our hands.

Like you, we're housewives as well.

We prepare meals
and serve them.

I'm not just a housewife.

Actually, Mrs. Tanvi is a lawyer too.

Really?

In the lower court.

She handles minor cases.

If you ever need help,
don't hesitate to reach out.

But Tanvi

excels in drafting affidavits.

(crickets chirping)

Do I excel...

only in drafting affidavits?

(switch clicks)

Come on.

When you brought up advocacy,

Pratibha and Juhi's faces soured.

I said it to avoid hurting
their feelings.

(exhales)

You softened my stance

to prevent upsetting
your friends' wives?

So that's why you're upset?

I felt bad,

so I said it.

I won a case today.

You didn't even ask about it...
let alone give a compliment.

I worked so hard for it.

Maybe it doesn't mean
anything to you.

(Siddharth sighs)

Slept already?

If someone talks close to your ear,
how will you get sleep?

I wanted to compliment you.

It's too late for that.

Nevertheless, hear me out.

The stroke I add
beneath my signature

symbolises you, Tanvi.

Even my signature is
incomplete without you.

Where did you learn
to say something like that?

(laughs)

There is a secret book.

Techniques to Make Wives Happy.

(both chuckle)

Can I say one more thing...

in a state of drowsiness?

I'm proud of you, Tanvi.

(Tanvi) Hmm.

(Siddharth) Hmm?

(switch clicks)

Come in.

(indistinct chatter)

(metal gate clanking)

Shut the door. The outdoor
wash basin needs to be replaced.

-(worker) Okay.
-You start your work.

-I'll join you shortly.
-Yes, sir.

-Hello, Dad!
-Hello, my love.

Stay blessed, Siddharth.

Why trouble Dad?
I could have managed it.

What's the trouble?

I'm free these days anyway.

It's a productive way
to spend my time.

Exactly!

Dad, Mahua is inside.
The keys are atop the fridge.

Once it's done, please give the keys
to Mrs. Awasthi next door.

Okay? I'll leave now.

Also, I have kept some cash
in the right drawer.

Please see to it.

You forgot?

You forgot, right?

I have the warranty card.

There's no need to pay.

You both may leave now.

I'll take care of this. Okay.

Have a nice day!

Dabbu...

-(motorbike approaching)
-(car lock beeps)

(indistinct chatter)

Sir, tea.

Hi, ma'am, please come.

I'm the best lawyer around.
What are you looking for?

What is the case?
302? 307? Any case, ma'am.

Don't get involved with them.
I'm the best lawyer here.

They're all my students.
Please come. I'll help you.

Nothing is difficult for me.
Tell me.

You tell me. Do you need help
with a marriage certificate?

Can you please tell me
what you are looking for?

Ma'am, will you fight my case?

Go away!

(mysterious music)

I am a third-year BSc student.

I took the exams.
Everything went well.

I failed when the results
were declared.

(sighs) You probably didn't study.

No, ma'am.
I had put in a lot of effort.

I was expecting above 60%.

The assessment might be incorrect.

No.

Since I am a science student,

equations are either correct
or incorrect.

I verify every answer
after each exam.

So, my result should be
around 60%-65%.

This can't be my marks.

Then you should reappear
for the exams.

No, ma'am.
My father is a rickshaw puller.

He has struggled
to educate me up to this point.

We won't be able to afford
the fees again.

(typewriters clanking)

Did you file a complaint
with the university?

Yes. For 2 months, Vihar University
has been leading me around in circles.

They have sent a mail.
I'll show it to you.

Have a look. I received this mail.

(paper rustles)

Wow.

-Rinki Kumari?
-Rinki Kumari.

Ma'am, when I requested
rechecking of my papers,

they promptly informed me
that the marks

after recounting remained the same.

What exactly do you want?

Ma'am, I want my papers
to be rechecked.

How much will it cost
to litigate this case?

I have Rs. 5,000 with me.

Is it enough?

I'll figure out the rest
of the money as well. But...

this case is extremely
significant to me.

My entire future is at stake.

I cannot allow anyone
to toy with my future.

(vehicles honking)

What is it, sir?

We've been served with a legal
notice from the district court.

By someone called
Tanvi Shukla.

Would you like to have
another cup of tea, Mr. Sinha?

No, thank you, Neelkanth.

I studied the case.

It's weak.

So, you're hinting you're prepared
to represent the university?

(Neelkanth sighs)

Do you know what a walkout bout is?

It's where novices play
after a boxing match.

Nobody watches it.

It's very boring.

(teacup clinks)

Do you view me as a novice?

This case isn't even fit
for my assistant.

Nevertheless,
you will have to fight it.

Give me one reason.

There are several reasons.

For now, just understand
that the stakes are very high.

Like what?

There's a highly influential
individual involved.

And if something goes awry...

-despite your fondness for boxing...
-(boxing gong rings)

...you won't even
measure up to it.

Who is it?

-Give me the papers from the red file.
-From here?

(indistinct chatter)

Please be seated.

We still have 10 minutes to go.

(comical music)

(spray hisses)

(hammers)

While Mr. Neelkanth Mishra is indeed

a prominent lawyer and
this is his first time in my court,

some people should move
towards Mrs. Shukla's side as well.

The balance will be maintained.

(bell rings)

Case number 441,
Rinki Kumari vs Vihar University.

Let the proceedings begin.

Thank you, sir.

Sir, my client, Rinki Kumari,
is a third-year BSc student.

She wishes to have her final
exam papers rechecked.

Why?

Because she is not satisfied
with her marks.

What is the reason
for her dissatisfaction?

Sir, she believes
that she cannot fail.

As per records, My Lord,

Rinki Kumari had applied
for recounting of her papers.

Am I right?

Yes.

Did the university respond
to the application?

Sir, after running around
for two months--

No, Mrs. Shukla.

Was there a response
from the university or not?

Yes.

What was the reply?

Sir, the email indicated that
the marks are correct after recounting.

My Lord,
why are we here in this court?

The university has already
carried out the recounting.

Sir, my client believes...

she should have achieved
more than 60%.

I believe I should be
the Prime Minister of this country.

(all laugh)

But I'm just a regular lawyer.

Every individual may believe
in a lot of things, My Lord.

Believing in something
doesn't necessarily make it true.

In her quest for her beliefs,

Mrs. Shukla is determined
to waste the court's time.

Sir, it is about
Rinki Kumari's future.

She is the daughter of
a rickshaw puller.

-And until now--
-Excuse me?

Can I ask you a question?
Are you aware of

the number of rickshaw pullers
operating in this city?

-What?
-Can you tell?

Maybe... some...

Let me tell you.

Would you mind
reading it once?

15,335 to be precise, My Lord.

These are the number of
rickshaw pullers in this city.

And among their children,
some are studying,

some have completed
their education, and some are working.

No one has raised
any grievances.

What are you trying to say?

What I am trying to say is that
Matadin and his daughter, Rinki,

are not being targeted.

My Lord, with your permission,
I'd like to outline a few simple facts.

Go ahead.

These are the results of Rinki
Kumari's first and second year.

In the first year, she failed
in two subjects, right?

She cleared the papers in ATKT
and scored 38% in the second year

despite taking
private tuition classes.

She worked really hard
in the third year.

Is this your belief, or do you
have evidence, Mrs. Shukla?

Your Honour, I believe Mrs. Shukla
and her client, Rinki Kumari,

are aiming to tarnish
the university's reputation.

This university has educated

millions of students
who are excelling, My Lord,

and bringing glory to its name.

She aims to undermine
the hard work of all those students.

Mr. Mishra, you're trying to
deflect the focus of this case.

In fact, you are trying to
deflect the focus of this case.

This is not your kitchen.

The size of the pan doesn't
make a difference to the court.

-(bell rings)
-My Lord, I plead

for the dismissal of this case.

Mr. Mishra, it's time
for the next hearing.

We'll continue after three days.

Sir, please give me
five more minutes.

Mr. Mishra, your seasoned experience

suggests that you can aim to finalise
this case in the upcoming session.

Okay, sir.

(Neelkanth) We need
more lawyers, more judges.

But how will we afford it?

(keyboard clicking)

(Neelkanth) I have a great
passion for boxing.

Although I don't actually box,

I believe
there are numerous parallels

between the court
and the boxing ring.

(intense music)

(clicking)

VIHAR UNIVERSITY STUDENT
COMMITS SUICIDE

These are some companies that
Mishra Law Firm represents.

The list includes
Vihar University as well.

Objection, My Lord.

Why is my client list
being shared?

What is the relevance of this
to the case?

It is related!

Objection overruled.

Mr. Mishra,
why are you getting agitated?

You are a seasoned lawyer.

I request you to listen
to her grievances.

Sir, over the past three years,

Mr. Neelkanth Mishra

hasn't made an appearance
in any lower court case.

Three years ago,

there was a suicide incident involving
a student of Vihar University.

Even at that time,

Rohan, Mr. Mishra's fourth assistant,
was the university's representative.

What's your point?

Sir, my point is that the last time
Mr. Mishra had stated

that this case is neither worthy
of your time nor his.

I would like to ask Mr. Mishra

why he himself is here
for such an insignificant case.

What necessity
has brought you here, sir?

Mr. Mishra, you're certainly
welcome in my court.

However, Mrs. Shukla makes
a valid observation.

What drove you to come here
for this case?

Your kindness has brought me
to this court, Your Honour.

(all laugh)

With your consent,
this insignificant being

would like to pose
some questions to Rinki Kumari.

Would you step into
the witness box?

(boxing gong rings)

Ms. Rinki Kumari.

Skipping the pleasantries,
let's dive right into the matter.

Here's a straight-up question.

Whom did you vote for
in the last election?

Sorry?

Let me repeat the question.
Listen carefully.

Which candidate did you choose as
your sole vote in the last election?

Ms. Rinki, feel free to speak...
without fear.

Speak your mind
without any hesitation.

No one is here to judge you.

Objection, sir! How is this
related to the case?

Listen to my grievances
as well, Mrs. Shukla.

You can cite me for contempt of
court if I fail to make myself clear.

Objection overruled.

Ms. Rinki Kumari, provide
an answer to the question.

I voted for Babu Kushwaha, sir.

You are lying.

I'm telling the truth.

I strongly believe that
you voted for Trilochan Yadav.

No, sir. I voted for Babu Kushwaha.

No, you are lying!

-How do you know?
-I believe it.

It's not about your belief.

When I state something,
you should accept it.

Why should your belief matter?

If the university has conducted the
recount, why don't you trust them?

(boxing gong rings)

What say?

(dramatic music)

Thank you, Your Honour.

You may go back to your seat.

Mrs. Shukla, is there something
you'd like to add?

Mr. Mishra has presented
a very strong argument.

And I intend to expand
on his argument.

Mr. Trilochan Yadav was dissatisfied
with the election results.

And he requested a recount
from the government,

and his request was granted.

Despite this, he was not successful
in winning the election.

We're not talking about
winning or losing here, Mr. Mishra.

We're discussing
equal opportunities.

If the government can give
a politician a second chance,

then why can't it give
this student a second chance?

(intense music)

Despite this being a first
for the university,

I recommend on behalf
of the university

the formation of an expert committee

to assess Rinki Kumari's papers and
provide their findings to this court.

But can we be certain that
the committee will be neutral?

Yes, absolutely.

I wish to request the Vice-Chancellor
to lead this committee.

I accept Mr. Mishra's proposal.

Sir, there's nothing
more significant for us

than the future of our students.

You are absolutely correct.

I don't foresee any objections
to that, Mrs. Shukla. Do you agree?

Yes.

(Siddharth) What's going on
with your case?

What more could have transpired?

The marks were recounted,

and they remained unchanged.

That helpless girl.

(laughs)

"Helpless"? That's interesting.

Sometimes strong,
sometimes helpless. Wow, nice.

Siddharth,
the vegetable market is here.

It will be too crowded.

Today, I'm cooking vegetable pasta
for both of you.

Sonu, are you going
to have some?

Yes, Mumma.

"Yes, Mumma."

Glutton.

As if you won't have it.

I will have some.

(car stops)

(car door opens)

(car door closes)

(vendors screaming prices)

(Lata) What's the price of the okra?

Rs. 18 for a kilo.

This rotten okra for Rs. 18?

-Don't buy it then.
-Why won't I?

Because of your deceit,
should we stop eating okra now?

Sort it and hand me half a kilo.

Also, one kilo of onions

and... 750 grams of tomatoes.

-(sucks in breath)
-(comical music)

Make it one kilo instead
of 750 grams.

Arun, don't meddle.

What's the harm in 750 grams?

What's the harm in one kilo?

Okay, make it half a kilo.

You're giving me 750 grams,
that's it!

It's going to be one kilo.

Ma'am?

Half a kilo goes in this bag,
and the other half in this one.

I am a judge.

(Lata) Come on, get moving!

-(Tanvi) All done?
-Yes.

Here you go.

(Lata) How much for the eggplant?

The price is Rs. 15 per kilo,
but only Rs. 13 for you.

Hey, I got it for Rs. 10.

You are charging Rs. 15 from her.
You are trying to fool her.

You pay only Rs. 10 for it.

-(Tanvi) Take this.
-Thank you.

You helped me save some money.

I want half a kilo,
and I'll take off Rs. 2.

-Yes, madam.
-Hold this.

I knew it. That's why I quoted
a higher price.

-Keep quiet.
-Lata?

-I got the tomatoes.
-750 grams, right?

Hello, Your Honour.

Hello, Mrs. Shukla.

Oh, you two know each other?

Yes, this is Tanvi.

-She is a lawyer.
-Yes.

I often end up hearing
most of her cases.

Mumma, you left the bag behind.

Give it to me.

This is my son, Sonu. Say hello.

-Hello!
-Stay blessed.

And this is Justice Arun Jha.
Say hello to him.

Hello, son.

Mumma, isn't he that grumpy judge
who lectures you every day?

(laughs) All of us heard it!

Arun, take heed. Even the kid
is speaking out now.

It's about time you shape up and
become a bit more sociable.

Sorry, what is your name?

-Tanvi.
-Tanvi.

You come home this weekend.
We'll have a nice chat together.

-Sure.
-Let's go.

Arun's tea is top-notch.

I have taught him how to prepare
litti chokha too.

Let's go now.

Hold this for me.

The servant was off duty.

-Of course not.
-Yes, goodbye.

Did you sort it correctly,
or did you just pick up anything?

"Grumpy judge"?
You talk too much.

Let's buy the vegetables quickly.

(children playing outside)

Is it all right?

-It's really good!
-Mmm-mmm.

Arun, there's no sugar in it.

(comical music)

She isn't saying anything.
Please get sugar from the kitchen.

It's kept in the container.

He has diabetes,
and he tends to forget things.

-(laughing)
-(phone ringing)

It must be Rachna. It's time
for her call. I'll be right back.

Sure.

That's enough, sir.

(Tanvi chuckles)

(Arun inhales)

(Arun exhales)

How is Rinki doing?

Sorry?

Rinki?

She's doing all right.

Just a bit upset.

Perhaps the result would be different
if Rinki had a better lawyer.

I had similar feelings
when I was your age.

You did a good job
with the arguments.

Just a slight oversight
in research.

(cup clinks)

(phone ringing)

Yes, tell me.

(tense music)

-What is the name of the patient?
-Sharmili Gupta.

Please give me your payment details.

What did you do?

Huh?

I'll slap you hard.

(crying)

I was very angry, ma'am!

So you decided to end your life?

He's caught in the middle.

You could have taken that
into consideration.

Listen,

passing or failing isn't
the end of the world.

They failed me twice.

First, they gave me wrong marks.

Then they painted me as a liar in front
of everyone. Am I truly dishonest?

They checked the marks
and informed us.

The VC must have thought
she's a poor rickshaw puller's daughter.

What can she possibly do?
Let's suppress her.

They've conspired
to deprive me of my marks.

Do you genuinely think...

it's a conspiracy?

I'm clueless about what transpired
and who's at fault.

All I know is I worked really hard
for my final exams.

It's impossible
for my marks to be this poor.

(intense music)

(clock ticking)

(Rinki) Ma'am, will you
fight my case?

This case is
extremely significant to me.

My entire future is at stake.

I cannot allow anyone
to toy with my future.

MUNICIPAL CORPORATION
2009

(gripping music)

I am a third-year BSc student.

(clicks)

I took the exams.
Everything went well.

I failed when the results
were declared.

LARGE-SCALE MARKSHEET SCAM
IN VIHAR UNIVERSITY

(clicks)

I had put in a lot of effort.
I was expecting above 60%.

How much will it cost
to litigate this case?

They painted me as a liar in front
of everyone. Am I truly dishonest?

He has struggled to educate me
up to this point.

We won't be able to afford
the fees again.

(glass clinks)

(bus honking)

(man) How can I help you, madam?

Where can I find
Mr. Surendra Mohan?

"Large-scale marksheet scam
in Vihar University."

"Three students in Darbhanga file
complaint of marks manipulation."

You covered
these news stories, right?

Sir, I'm fighting a similar case.

You must have heard about
Rinki Kumari's case?

Sir, she is from
an impoverished family.

And you aspire to elevate
your legal career by helping her?

-No--
-And by using me as a pawn?

Thank you.

Your role as a journalist is to be
the voice of the society.

Why?

Is your society mute?

Or has someone silenced it?

Look, Mrs. Tanvi,

this battle is something
your society must fight for itself.

Otherwise, it will degrade further.

Listen, Mr. Surendra Mohan.

What is your problem?

A little assistance would
ensure justice for that girl.

(emotional music)

That's my wife, Sharda.

She was quite active 12 years ago.

She used to manage
an Anganwadi shelter

and the mid-day meal
programme in Gopalpur.

One fine day, her husband

was engulfed by the zeal
of social service.

And then...

Will you excuse me?

I have other responsibilities too.

Rinki attempted to end her life.

I won't be able to save her
if it happens again.

(birds chirping)

What you're seeking

is a major scam.

It's impossible without the support
of the university and management.

(dark music)

(Surendra) Numerous undeserving
students who fail the exam

have their marksheets changed
with the help of money or influence.

This scam preys on

students from low-income
and disadvantaged backgrounds.

Victims often find it difficult
to comprehend the situation.

After the examination,
the answer sheets

are kept in a secure room
at the university,

from where they are sent
to the deputed examiners.

After assessment,
these answer sheets

are returned to
the same record room.

Operators compile the mark sheets
in the strong room

two weeks before the final results
are declared.

And it is during this phase that
these manipulations are carried out.

But all these rooms
should be secure.

There must be CCTV cameras
as well, right?

Despite CCTV surveillance,

there are areas with blind spots
not covered by these CCTVs.

And the management knows precisely
where these blind spots are located.

There sits the operator,
whose fingers hold

the destiny of thousands of students
in the state at their mercy.

Out of greed for money
or fear of power,

they alter the roll numbers.

Then, roll number 3402 transitions
seamlessly into 3202.

(keypad clicking)

Your client's marksheet may have been
subjected to a similar modification.

It's possible that the scam you are
talking about actually happened.

It could prove challenging
to uncover.

The life of a young girl is
on the line, Mr. Gupta.

Madam, you stood by me
when nobody else did.

This is the least I can do
to repay you.

You have my complete
support and cooperation.

-(phone ringing)
-Is Mr. Srivastav around?

-Yes, Mr. Gupta, he's inside.
-Okay.

Attendance is a bit low,
but a donation will fix it.

Here is Mr. Srivastav.

What brings you here, Mr. Gupta?

Did you receive the cheque?

It's all your blessing.

I'd like to introduce
you to someone.

This is Tanvi Shukla,
a skilled lawyer.

She is in need of your help.

Yes, what is it?

You must have heard about
the Rinki Kumari case.

I'd like to discuss it with you.

Excuse me, Mr. Gupta. I have
an urgent matter to attend to.

I'll meet you later.

Mr. Srivastav?

-I'll meet you later.
-Please hear me out.

Please listen to me for once.

Mr. Srivastav!

-Please don't trouble me.
-Please... give me one chance.

Look, I have no information.

I'm sorry. I have
no information on it.

-Can you please hear me out?
-Please leave.

If a kind person is saying
he doesn't want to talk,

why are you pushing it?

Because I am convinced that
Rinki's marksheet has been altered.

I want to investigate

who orchestrated this
and who gained from it.

Madam, you are neither
a guardian nor a student.

This university
is not a picnic spot.

-Security!
-Yes, sir.

Anyone just shows up
randomly in here.

Do you even pay attention to it?

Throw them out immediately.

Yes. Sorry, sir.

Madam, please leave.

Leave now.

Efforts to shield someone won't
alter the course of justice.

-Please get moving.
-Let's go, Mr. Gupta.

Sir, you too. Please leave.

(people clapping)

Being here
under the school's shelter today

has evoked
a sense of nostalgia in me.

(camera clicks)

My ties to this school are profound.

My father worked as a security
guard here 30 years ago.

And today,

I feel honoured to be the chief guest
at this temple of learning.

Education is a transformative
force in society.

When we educate a child,

we nurture them into
becoming responsible citizens.

But when we educate a girl child,

we educate the entire family
and society.

Why?

Because the mother
is the child's first teacher.

And I salute
the power of this mother.

-Educate a daughter...
-(all) Uplift the nation!

-Educate a daughter...
-(all) Uplift the nation!

-Educate a daughter...
-(all) Uplift the nation!

(applause)

(camera clicks)

(dramatic music)

I have heard a lot about you.
It's nice to meet you.

We hope to continue receiving

the same support and affection
from women like you.

Yes.

How is Mr. Siddharth?

Do you know him?

Yes, I know him very well.

He's like an older brother to me.

(both laugh)

So...

once...

a water tap stopped
functioning at our house.

-My father, Mr. Danveer.
-Yes.

Instead of calling a plumber,
he contacted the water department.

Mr. Siddharth arrived quickly
and fixed the tap.

Imagine!

Being an engineer, he fixed the tap.

He was a junior engineer
at the time.

Oh, yes!

And with my father's blessings,

he soon rose to become
a senior engineer.

He is such a gentleman.

Do let him know that
I have him in my thoughts.

Why did you call me here?

Are you representing Rinki Kumari
in her case?

Yes.

Drop the case.

Why?

(chuckles)

Because I'm asking you to.

Please do not misunderstand me.

Rinki Kumari is like
a younger sister to me.

What happened to her
was truly unfortunate.

All of this needs to stop now.

Mr. Raghubir, can we have
a photo, please?

Sure, please come.

(Raghubir sighs)

Come.

Rinki Kumari is
a very promising student.

Go for it.

(camera clicks)

She can study whatever she desires
and as much as she desires.

-Done?
-Thank you.

Whether she chooses to
study here or overseas...

I'm ready to fund her education.

She simply needs to
drop the case.

(grim music)

Why are you interested in
this case, Mr. Raghubir?

I am interested, Mrs. Tanvi.

The individual for whom
Rinki's roll number was changed...

that beneficiary is me.

It was unintentional.

Given your significant influence,

winning the election appears
highly likely.

Rinki belongs to
an underprivileged family.

You are right.

But it's too late now.

I filled out my nomination form
last week.

I've attached my BSc third-year
marksheet along with the affidavit.

First division, with 63%.

You...

might want to give
befriending me a try.

You'd like it.

I'm dedicated to cultivating
enduring relationships.

Be it friendship or...

(intense music)

Goodbye.

(metal creaking)

(door opens)

What are you doing here?

I am unable to sleep.

Are you all right?

Yes.

Should I go back to sleep?

Good night.

(crickets chirping)

-Siddharth?
-Hmm.

The day you got promoted
three years ago,

you were quite tensed up.

Because there were many
contenders for the promotion.

But when your name was declared,

all of us were very happy.

That day, Sonu, you and I

visited the temple together.

The temple was locked,

but you managed to bring
the priest on your bike to unlock it.

Later, we prayed at the temple.

Hmm.

It was a very important day for us.

Yeah.

I remember everything
very well, Tanvi.

But...

you never mentioned
that you got the promotion

for fixing the tap
at Danveer Singh's house.

Why, Siddharth?

You were willing

to become a plumber
for a promotion?

No task is insignificant.

But when you have to please someone,
it's called bribery.

If Sonu is my life,

then you are the beacon
of my pride.

How could you

put my pride at stake in front of
someone insignificant like him?

Whom did you meet?

Raghubir Singh.

He is the one who snatched
Rinki's marksheet.

Stay away from this, Tanvi.

I'll have a word with Raghubir.

What's on your repair list
this time?

A light bulb?

Or a fan?

(police sirens)

What's this?

Count it, madam.

It's Rs. 50,000.

Dad had set the money aside
for my wedding.

He said, "There will be
expenses involved

"in restarting the legal process."

He enthusiastically said,

"Ask madam to fight the case
to the best of her abilities."

Rinki, somebody is willing
to sponsor your education.

Only if you say yes to it.

Who?

Raghubir Singh.

(dramatic music)

Only if you drop the case.

Why?

Your marksheet was manipulated
under Raghubir Singh's direction.

You secured 63%, not 30%.

I had anticipated that my marks
would be in the vicinity of 60%!

Raghubir Singh, our youth icon.

I cannot believe it.

Think about it and let me know
what you decide.

What choice would you have made
if you were in my shoes?

I...

I... I would have taken the offer.

You are lying, madam.

How well do you know me?

All I know is there's no grey area
when it comes to right and wrong.

You are getting emotional
at the moment.

No.

Think about it.

I won't bow down.

You won't bow down?

Madam, I won't bow down!

Regardless of the consequences?

Then I will not bow down either.

(uplifting music)

We'll fight.

We'll fight.

Welcome, Mr. Mishra.

Good morning, Raghubir!

I heard that you're not particularly
motivated about this case.

Oops!

Would you like me to assist
in boosting your motivation?

Hmm?

(laughs)

What's making you laugh?

Gosh, it's funny, you know?
To see you boys

cycling in the hot sun like kids.

Have you ever ridden
a bicycle, Mr. Mishra?

Of course!

As a kid.

I used to ride a cycle
with my father.

Oh, really?

For my sake, become a kid again.

Huh?

Come on, guys.

Get Mr. Mishra onto the bicycle.

Just hold on.
Hold on, okay?

-(Raghubir) Sit!
-(Neelkanth) Hold on, just...

-Please have a seat.
-What are you doing?

-One minute,
-Don't be scared.

Look, Mr. Mishra,

just like riding a bicycle,
politics demands balance.

Therefore, balance is crucial.

So, if you lose your balance...

(Neelkanth) Whoa!

You'll end up with a fall.

And I'll feel let down.

Come on, get up!
It's all right.

You didn't hurt yourself. Get up!

Concentrate on the case.

Huh?

Don't treat the cycle
and Tanvi Shukla casually.

Goodbye.

(dramatic music)

Hey, Gopal, get the car!

Yes, sir.

Goodbye.

(vehicles start)

Raghubir.

(steady breathing)

(breathing deepens)

(shouts) Ha!

You have made serious allegations
against Vihar University.

For allegedly changing
Rinki Kumari's marksheet.

Yes, sir.

Do you have any proof?

Sir, I've submitted the file.

It's trash.

Sir, ordering an investigation could
lead to the discovery of evidence.

Evidence?

I have evidence that will
dismantle this case entirely.

If I'm granted permission.

Go ahead.

Thank you, sir. Excuse me.

How much percentage
were you expecting?

Above 60%.

She's right. She secured 63%.

Your Honour, I seek permission
to present Mr. Madhav in court.

Permission granted.

Mr. Madhav, please introduce
yourself to the court.

I am Madhav Sharma.

I have been working at Vihar
University for the last eight years.

That's great.

What are your responsibilities?

It includes fees, attendance
and student communication.

Hmm...

Okay, tell me something.

Did Matadin and Rinki visit you
a month before the exams?

Yes.

Why?

Sir, students with at least 75%
attendance can take the exam.

And how much was
Ms. Rinki's attendance?

Around 63%.

See! I had clearly stated.

It's above 60%.

It is 63%.

My statement was truthful, sir.

So why did Mr. Matadin
come to meet you?

He wanted me to increase
Rinki's attendance and...

And?

I complied with his request.

He had given me Rs. 4,000 for it.

(sighs)

You may go.

Mr. Matadin.

Could you kindly step into
the witness box?

So, sir...

How is work?

All good?

What Mr. Madhav was saying,

is it true?

Sir...

We are poor.

You are not poor.
You are dishonest.

Your Honour,

this individual
and his daughter are dishonest.

Fraudulent.

This is absolute corruption!

I will request Vihar University
to suspend Madhav

and blacklist Rinki from appearing
in any exam for three years.

Thank you, Your Honour.

If there hadn't been a recess, this
case would have wrapped up already.

Why did you conceal
this information from me?

I didn't hide it intentionally.

It simply slipped my mind.

Madam, it's my fault.

Don't fold your hands,
Mr. Matadin.

You're not hiding
anything else, are you?

Don't try to look innocent.

Now there's only one strategy that
can change the outcome of this case.

Sir, Mr. Mishra did the right thing

by proving that Matadin bribed Madhav
to increase Rinki's attendance.

Both Rinki and Matadin

are willing to testify to this
in court.

My Lord, Mrs. Shukla has finally
realised that this case is baseless.

Not at all, Mr. Mishra.
Instead, by raising this issue,

you have proved that corruption
exists in the university.

If attendance can be
increased for Rs. 4,000,

then with the lure of money
and promotions,

privileged failures from the city
can also get their marksheets

changed by the university.

Ma'am, you are trying
to twist the case again--

I am just elaborating
on your arguments, Mr. Mishra.

Your argument fails to establish

that universities do not tamper
with students' marksheets.

First, we need to investigate

who benefited from
Rinki's altered marksheet.

There is no reason
to order an investigation.

There is a reason
to do so, Mr. Mishra,

because it's clear that some people
at the university are corrupt.

It's possible that, besides Rinki,
many other students' marksheets

have been tampered with.

Through money,
these beneficiaries passed

while deserving students
like Rinki failed.

Wait!

Who are the individuals
benefiting from this, Mrs. Shukla?

Your confidence implies

you've already identified
the hero and the villain.

We all see Rinki as the hero.

Now, who's playing
the role of the villain?

There should be
an investigation on this.

How come you are so confident,
Mrs. Shukla?

Because you are confidently
trying to hide a name.

She seems so confident. Almost as if
someone has whispered in her ear.

(Neelkanth) Speak up.

Why are you quiet?
The court wants to know.

Who is the villain of
your story?

If not, then the case
should be dismissed, My Lord.

Raghubir Singh.

(man) Why is she mentioning
Raghubir Singh's name?

Yes, Raghubir Singh.

Tanvi Shukla's remarks

have sparked controversy
in Bihar's political circles.

-Mr. Gupta is here.
-Sir, sir...

Mr. Anjani,

what's your response to the accusations
against Raghubir Singh?

The public will have the final say.

I firmly believe Raghubir and Danveer
can stoop to such lows

against an underprivileged student.

We fully support promising students
like Rinki Kumari,

both individually
and as a political party.

Don't fret, my son.

Such theatrics are quite common
in the realm of politics.

Okay?

Come.

Sonu.

Yes, Papa?

Come on, son. It's time to sleep.

Just a little longer.

Son, get up. Don't disturb Mumma.
She has work to do.

Don't worry, Siddharth. I'll manage.

Thank you, Mumma.

Oh, wow!

What are you drawing?

There's a drawing
competition tomorrow.

Hmm...

The ant has picked up
the elephant.

Which fitness centre
does this ant frequent?

You're a fool, Mumma.

This is Jerry, and this is Dodo.

My Jerry can grab Dodo
and toss him down.

Point taken.

Listen, Papa was right.
It's getting late. It's bedtime now.

Go now. Good boy.

Hey, where's Mumma's kiss?

-(chuckles)
-(kisses)

(crowd) Down with Raghubir Singh!

Down with Raghubir Singh!

Down with Raghubir Singh!

-Down with Raghubir Singh!
-Down with Raghubir Singh!

-Down with Raghubir Singh!
-(guard) Move back!

Move aside!

Move! Move it!

Mr. Raghubir, did you really
snatch the marksheet?

You are being accused of...

(Arun) Mr. Raghubir Singh,
I had anticipated

that one of your attorneys
would attend the hearing.

But you made an appearance yourself.

It's a pleasure to see you.

I couldn't possibly turn down
your invitation.

Mrs. Shukla...

Please.

Mr. Raghubir...

Do you remember
inviting me to meet you?

Yes, absolutely.

At Arya Kanya School.

Yes.

And there you extended an offer
to sponsor Rinki Kumari's education.

Yes.

Why?

Because I have done this
for girls like

Rajni Rawat,

Anjali Chawla,

Sakshi Pradhan,

Ranjana Bhargav,

Shazia Baig
and many other such girls.

For whom our party has provided
a 100% scholarship.

Sir, these students hail from diverse
backgrounds across society.

I not only preach but also
wholeheartedly endorse the mantra,

"Educate a daughter,
uplift the nation"

You are lying!

You asked me to drop this case.

You said
that you are the beneficiary

of Rinki Kumari's marksheet,
Mr. Raghubir.

"Bene..."

I apologise.
English isn't my first language.

I'm sure I wouldn't have said
something like that.

You are the recipient of
Rinki Kumari's marksheet.

Oh, "recipient."

Your Honour, discovering Rinki's story
was disheartening.

But her commitment to education...

It struck a chord with me.

That's why Mrs. Tanvi was invited,

so I could lend a hand
in Rinki's education.

Perhaps she misunderstood me.

Mr. Raghubir, you threatened me.

It's election season.

Mrs. Tanvi is speaking
in someone else's voice.

She's falsely accusing me
based on hearsay.

I still stand by the offer I made.

Ms. Rinki has the freedom to study as
extensively and wherever she desires.

If you truly seek to do her justice,

return her original marksheet.

Your Honour,

what's with all the drama?

She lacks evidence.

-We'll find the evidence soon, sir.
-When?

I just need a bit more time.

Sir, please dismiss this case.

Your Honour,

grant her some time.

Both my heart and
intentions are pure

because evidence is uncovered
for crimes committed,

but I am not guilty of any.

If you prove that I am wrong,

then I promise you...

that I will withdraw
from the elections

and offer my resignation
as party president.

Mrs. Shukla is granted
an additional week by the court.

If no compelling evidence is
provided within a week,

then the case will be dismissed.

(hammering)

This court is adjourned now.

Mrs. Shukla, you've stepped on...

the tail of a scorpion.

So, you're threatening me again?

What are you going to do?

Are you planning to have me killed?

Once again, you've misunderstood me.

I am a leader of the new era.

Even illegal tasks are
executed with legality.

Goodbye.

PATNA WATER BOARD

(knocking)

Sir, Mr. Sahay wants to see you.

-(indistinct chatter)
-(phones ringing)

You were in charge of the project

to set up 1,50,000 government
taps last year, correct?

Yes, sir, only 100-200 to go.

Only 70,000 have
been installed so far.

That's impossible, sir.

There were reports of
20-50 taps being stolen.

I was actively involved in
following up on the matter.

A government notice has been issued.

Take a look at it yourself.

It seems like a scam.

Sir, I will speak to Alok.

He was overseeing it
under my supervision.

Sir, you know how

I prefer to stay out of all this.

Yes, I can vouch for that.

But the responsibility lies
with you, not with Alok.

Sir, just give me some time.

I'll look into it myself
with all the details I have.

An investigation has been initiated.

And as a result,
you are being suspended.

(tense music)

What?

You have one week
to prove your innocence.

Not only could you lose your job,

but you could also face
up to two years in prison.

Sonu, I've been working
late hours recently.

I'll let Grandpa know

to bring you to me at
the courthouse after school, okay?

-Hello, Dad.
-(Sharma) Hello.

-I was saying if you could--
-Listen.

Don't bother Dad.

I'll pick Sonu up from school
and make sure his homework is done.

Don't you have to go to the office?

Tanvi?

I have taken a leave.

-Hello, Dad.
-Yes?

It's not needed.

Let it be.
I'll call you back later.

All right.

Have you taken a leave?

I had some pending holidays,

So I thought...

I'd spend some time with Sonu.

Sonu, open your mouth.

Chew it well.

But all of a sudden? Just like that?

Yeah, just like that.

-(man) What leader do we need?
-(crowd) One like Raghubir Singh!

-What leader do we need?
-One like Raghubir Singh!

-What leader do we need?
-One like Raghubir Singh!

-What leader do we need?
-One like Raghubir Singh!

-What leader do we need?
-One like Raghubir Singh!

-What leader do we need?
-One like Raghubir Singh!

-What leader do we need?
-One like Raghubir Singh!

-What leader do we need?
-One like Raghubir Singh!

-What leader do we need?
-One like Raghubir Singh!

-What leader do we need?
-One like Raghubir Singh!

-What leader do we need?
-One like Raghubir Singh!

-What leader do we need?
-One like Raghubir Singh!

-What leader do we need?
-One like Raghubir Singh!

(Tanvi) Raghubir's influence
runs deep in the veins of Patna.

-(birds chirping)
-(children playing)

Can I tell you something, madam?

You're doing so much for Rinki,

but please tread carefully.

I've heard unsettling stories
about Danveer Singh.

Mr. Matadin, those stories
could be true.

However, with the election underway,

Raghubir wouldn't jeopardise
his public image.

(phone ringing)

(ominous music)

I'm coming!

(Rinki) Madam?

(indistinct chatter)

Sir, this house is in the name
of my wife, Tanvi.

Additionally,

we haven't been served any notice
by the Municipal Corporation.

I am a government employee too.

-Here is the notice. Have a look.
-(phone ringing)

(journalists reporting)

Yes, sir.

Okay, sir.

Look, my wife is here.

Tanvi has arrived.

Sir, what are you doing?
Please stop this...

(grave music)

(Raghubir) You did a great job.

(house demolition news
playing on TV)

(Siddharth) Come on, please.

Please leave.

Mr. Sahay?

Sir.

Make sure the municipal board
gets this file by tomorrow.

-Yes, sir.
-Hmm?

Yes, sir.

Sir, I have a request.

Your request is my command.

I've known Siddharth for years.

He's an excellent engineer.

Is it possible to resolve this
with a gentle approach?

I'm ready for it.

If he can manage
his wife's fiery temperament,

then I'm equipped to handle mine.

Thank you, sir.

Hey, turn up the volume.

(reporter) Raghubir Singh's bulldozer

roared as it demolished
Tanvi Shukla's illegal construction.

See how the balcony railing
was instantly obliterated

with one decisive blow.

(crickets chirping)

(Sonu grunting)

Dad, let me take Sonu.

I'll put him to bed.
Come, Sonu.

I'm heading to the municipality
office tomorrow morning.

Let's see how this matter plays out.

But I will require
a promise from you.

You'll stay away
from political disputes.

Let go of this case, please.

Dad, Tanvi is doing the right thing.

You just stay quiet.

Instead of trying to convince her,
you're encouraging her?

Take a look at your own situation.

You might end up losing your job.

Huh?

Siddharth?

He's been suspended
because of you.

I bumped into Mr. Sahay, and
that's how I found out everything.

(phone ringing)

Sir, your phone won't stop ringing.

Put him to sleep.

(Sahay) Did you think about it,
Siddharth?

Yes, sir.

Yes, sir,
I've given it a lot of thought.

And I believe that
what Tanvi is doing is right.

Siddharth, is everything all right?

Despite all this--

It was only after going through
all of this that I realised, sir.

If I were in Tanvi's shoes,

I wouldn't have had
the same courage.

But Tanvi is Tanvi, sir.

I've let her down
many times in my life.

I don't want to do it again.

The choice of action
is yours to make.

(door opens)

(clatters)

(clanking)

I thought I'll keep it aside.
Otherwise, Sonu might injure himself.

He starts chirping as soon as
he wakes up in the morning.

Let's keep it here.

Siddharth.

Hmm?

Thanks.

I should be thanking you.

Because you are helping me out.
Hmm?

Can I tell you something?

Ever since the balcony was installed,
I've been saying it might collapse.

Do you remember?

I remember. You were spot on!

You've got quite the evil eye.

Listen?

Through the lens of my evil eye,

I foresee your victory in this case.

Do you think so?

I don't just think so.

I'm absolutely certain.

I'm proud of you, Tanvi.

And I'm proud of you.

(laughs)

-Mrs. Patna Shukla, is it true that--
-"Patna Shukla"?

Everyone knows you by this name.

"Patna Shukla"?

It's a nice name.

Patna should get used
to this Shukla.

Were you responsible
for the illegal construction?

It's true.

Although, it extended
half a foot beyond the limit.

So, technically, it was illegal.

How can a lawyer who flouts
the law herself

have the right to condemn others?

Are you hinting at Raghubir Singh
in this context?

Yes, madam.

By focusing on my errors,
you're giving Raghubir Singh a pass?

As journalists, stay impartial.

Don't act as judges.

With numerous illegal constructions
occurring daily in Patna,

what led the government to grant
you this special treatment?

Perhaps it's worth
asking the government

why they're taking
such a keen interest in me. Hmm?

Thank you.

(journalist) Is the government
truly impartial?

Or is Patna Shukla being threatened
using the law as an excuse?

(sirens wailing)

(Raghubir) I'm not part of
the government.

Perhaps you should direct
this question to them.

It appears that there's a sense of
revenge motivating this demolition.

This is how Patna Shukla sees it.

Simply holding a microphone doesn't
give you the right to speak nonsense.

Huh?

She is a simple housewife.

Why are you portraying her
as the Bandit Queen?

Huh?

Stop the car.

(tyres screech)

(car door opens)

"Patna Shukla."

Get out.

What?

(car door closes)

Let's go.

(gripping music)

You see the decoration?

That's the one.

Thank you, Mr. Gupta.

(music playing over speakers)

(engine revving)

Hey, Mahto, pass the phone
to Mr. Raghubir.

(cameraman) Look here.

Right...

(popular song playing over speakers)

What brings you here?

Your VC sir has left me
with no choice.

Your house and lifestyle suggest
that your salary isn't low.

I beg of you.

Please leave.
You'd be doing me a great favour.

Dad?

Everyone is waiting for you.

Yes, you carry on.
I'll be there in a couple of minutes.

Are... are you the lawyer handling
the case of that student?

Yes, I have seen you on TV.

I can't recollect your name.
Umm...

Patna Shukla, right?

Tanvi Shukla.

Correct, Tanvi Shukla.

I'm Meghana Srivastav.
I'll become a Pandey soon.

Dad, you didn't mention that
you invited her too?

Yes.

You look adorable in
this lehenga, Meghana.

Isn't it?

Everyone is praising
how beautiful the lehenga is.

I had firmly decided

against wearing
such an expensive lehenga.

But Dad said,
"It's my princess's wedding.

"It must be as grand
as those in Karan Johar's films."

Isn't it, Dad?

You go ahead. I'll be there soon.

I'll be right back.

Thank you so much.

You didn't say anything
to my daughter.

You saved my honour.

Thank you.

Thank you so much.

I can understand, Mr. Srivastav.

I am equally cherished
as my father's princess.

I cannot bear to see anyone raise
even a finger against him.

Your daughter, Meghana,
is a very sweet girl.

Please convey my best wishes to her.

Savita Yadav.

(dramatic music)

Mrs. Savita, will you share
your occupation with the court?

I work in the examination department

at Vihar University's
administrative block.

What exactly do you do?

I am seated
in the strong room there.

What is a strong room?

A strong room is where
all the roll numbers and marksheets

are matched
before the results are declared.

How many people are seated there?

13 people.

No other person can access
that place apart from them.

CCTV cameras are
installed everywhere.

And?

And...

We tally and input
the roll numbers and marks

and hand it over to Mr. Srivastav.

He does the final verification.

Hmm.

Amidst all this security measures,

is there a possibility of changing
a student's roll number?

(tense music)

Mrs. Savita,
please uphold the truth today.

Yes, it's tough, but...

doable.

Because

CCTV cameras don't cover
the entire area.

There are blind spots.

This implies that,
if the management desires,

they could alter the roll numbers of

a student based on
someone's instructions.

Yes.

The future of a girl is at stake.

Answer with
thoughtful consideration.

Was Rinki Kumari's
roll number altered?

Yes.

It was altered.

How can you assert this
so confidently?

Do you have any proof?

I sit right next to Mr. Srivastav.

I witnessed Mr. Srivastav changing
Rinki's marksheet myself.

That's all, My Lord.

Mr. Mishra...

Ask someone to pour
a little more water for you.

It looks like you're feeling
quite parched today.

I'm sorry.

I got
the witness papers today, so...

(clears throat)

Er...

You've already explained
to the court your identity,

occupation and what transpired.

I'm going to ask you
a very simple question.

Umm...

Why are you here?

-Sorry?
-Let me phrase the question again.

Why did you come here today?

The incident occurred
four and a half months ago.

The case has been going on
for the past month and a half.

Why this change of heart?

Any reason?

Or were you waiting
for a pound of flesh?

What kind of
an absurd question is this?

Ah... Your Honour,

I'd like to clarify the reason
for this absurdity.

Did you file a molestation case
against Mr. Srivastav nine years ago?

Yes.

He misbehaved with me.

You also lodged a complaint
with the university management,

but... your grievances went unheard.

Yes.

In other words, if I may say,

you were denied justice.

Consumed by the desire for revenge,

a woman appeals to you.

You comply with her,
and you see this as a perfect chance

to settle your old score.

And you decided
to fabricate this lie

at Mrs. Shukla's request.
Is that correct?

Objection, sir!

Objection sustained.
Mr. Mishra, stick to the facts.

Okay, let's stick to the facts.

What was the exact date
when this marksheet was altered?

29th of July.

Are you sure?

Yes, I remember it clearly.

So, as per your account,

you witnessed Mr. Srivastav
altering the roll number?

I've already mentioned that
I sit right next to him.

Your Honour, she is clearly lying,
or maybe she is being coerced into it.

Because on the 29th of July, she was
not present in the strong room.

You were at a nursing home

because you were due
to deliver your baby.

You applied to the university
for a leave.

Is that right, Mrs. Savita?

Sir,

here is the leave application

along with a copy
of the nursing home register.

Sir, it seems evident to me
that the central aspect of this case

is revenge.

Mrs. Shukla seeks it
from Mr. Raghubir,

and Mrs. Savita seeks it
from Mr. Srivastav.

But the court's role
is not to facilitate revenge.

It is to deliver justice.

That's why I appeal to the court

for strict action to be taken
against Mrs. Shukla.

Thank you, Your Honour.

So, Mrs. Shukla...
I mean Patna Shukla.

Your evidence is no longer valid.

The proceedings for
Rinki Kumari vs...

Vihar University have concluded.

The verdict will be announced
next Friday.

(dramatic music)

She is a sell-out.

The verdict is now almost certain,
Mrs. Tanvi.

What will be
your next course of action?

We'll fight.

We will go to the High Court.
To the Supreme Court as well.

But we won't accept defeat.

Do you expect
to obtain justice there?

Sorry, I forgot to pay the bill.

Since when have you become
so careless?

Due to the ongoing inquiry,

they have frozen all my accounts.

It's okay, Siddharth.

There must be some money
left on my card.

Make use of it to pay off
the bill tomorrow.

Mumma, I'm having trouble breathing.

Did you take a puff
from the inhaler?

Yes, I did.

Get the car quickly, Siddharth.

(beeping on monitor)

(doctor) Nothing to worry.

Perhaps the dust caused him
to have trouble breathing.

As a safety measure, we'll keep him
under observation for a day.

It was a mild asthma attack,
but he's okay now.

Son, please deposit this money
at the counter, please.

(news on TV) Now, let's hear from
Raghubir Singh, Vice-Chancellor Sinha,

and Tanvi Shukla about this matter.

I knew it was a bogus case.
Now it's common knowledge.

I am happy that this case has
reached its logical conclusion.

Some people stoop too low
to get their point across

and create false witnesses.

But they forget

that truth can be troubled

but not defeated.

(journalist) This time,
you have worked such magic

that people are saying you've already
become the Chief Minister.

Yes, Rinki?

Did you happen to watch
the news this evening?

Yes, I'm watching it.

Don't worry.

We'll fight.

Until the end.

We'll expose them.

That's enough.

Just drop the case now.

You don't get it, Dad.

It's extremely important for me
to win this case.

You don't get it, Tanvi.

It's time to see things
as they truly are.

See what this case
has done to you.

Due to this case,
your husband lost his job,

you are facing financial hardship.

After all, for whom are you
fighting this battle?

For truth, Dad!

That's rubbish!

Utter rubbish!

That dreadful girl has
become your alter ego.

Tanvi...

don't argue with him.

I will argue!

I'm standing up for justice.
I haven't done anything wrong.

It's my duty.

Duty? What duty?

I am a lawyer.
I have taken an oath--

What lawyer?

You're not a lawyer.

I am a lawyer, Dad.

I've said it already.
You're not actually a lawyer.

-What do you mean?
-I mean that you're not a lawyer.

You're not even a graduate!

You failed your final-year exam.

I... I had failed?

What are you saying, Dad?

(sobbing)

You aspired to be
a lawyer since childhood.

But you were weak in studies.

My friend...

served as the head of the sports
department at the university.

With his support, I spent some money

to ensure you passed.

Exactly what...

Raghubir did to Rinki.

(Sharma) I'm sorry.

Who is it, Dad?

It's...

Ansari.

(Tanvi) Do you know any such victim?

Yes.

But that poor soul won't be able
to assist you with anything.

Zaibuddin Ansari?

(sombre music)

There's someone here to see you.

Hmm?

(car door closes)

Yes, madam?

Are you...

Zaibuddin Ansari?

Yes?

Did you appear for

the third-year BCom exam
14 years ago?

And there was some manipulation
with your results?

Yes, it happened, madam.

Why didn't you file a complaint
against the university?

I did.

I gave it my all,
even beyond my abilities.

Ultimately, nothing came of it.

I failed.

Although...

I repair punctures...

I ensure my son attends
a good school.

But...

what brings you here today

to suddenly ask me all this?

Have you heard about
Rinki Kumari's case?

It's in the news.

However, justice will elude her.

Will it please you
if she attains justice?

I'll be very happy.

It will feel like a victory to me.

Will you be able to attend court
the day after tomorrow?

Why?

Perhaps your presence
will lead to justice for Rinki.

Hmm.

Goodbye.

(exhilarating music)

(horn blaring)

Hello, madam.

You requested my presence
in court, so...

Thank you.

This is my wife, Shabnam.

-Hello, madam.
-Hello.

And this is my son, Iqbal.

Greet her.

Hello.

What grade are you in?

3rd standard, Central School.

Wow!

My son is in 3rd standard too.

Please have a seat.

(phone ringing)

Siddharth?

How did your inquiry go?

I'm waiting for it in the lobby.

-Don't worry. I'll manage.
-Hello, sir.

Okay, the reason for my call is...

You were a winner for me,

and always will be.

Regardless of the verdict.

All the best, Tanvi.

Thank you.

(sighs)

Both of you may begin
with your closing statements.

(Neelkanth) Yes, Your Honour.

Sir, this case has dragged on
for a month and a half,

but there's no real substance to it.

Mrs. Shukla's personal frustration
led her

to create false evidence
and manipulate witnesses.

I request the court

to pursue legal action against her
for her irresponsible actions.

My client, Vihar University,
should be acquitted of all charges.

That's all, My Lord.

Thank you.

Mrs. Shukla, would you
like to say something?

Yes, sir.

I would like to say something.

If you grant me ten minutes,
I'll prove that Rinki is not wrong.

Sir...

She should be giving her
closing statement and not opening.

Mr. Mishra, there are no further
hearings after this case today.

Granting Mrs. Shukla 10 minutes
is easily manageable.

Thank you, sir.

Fourteen years ago,

we saw an identical manipulation
of someone else's marksheet.

The journalist who
investigated that case

is present in this courtroom today.

Mrs. Shukla,
we've been hearing this narrative

for the past month and a half.

Add 10 more minutes to that.

Sir, in court today,
both the victim and...

the perpetrator are here.

If permitted, I would like to call
the victim to the stand first.

Permission granted.

Mr. Zaibuddin Ansari,
please step into the witness box.

Mr. Ansari,
according to this article,

you had failed the exam.

Yes, madam.

How much did you score?

(stutters) 31%.

Is this your marksheet?

Yes.

What percentage were you expecting?

50-55%.

Can we settle at 52%?

Sir, here is the correct marksheet
of Mr. Ansari.

His roll number was erased from
the marksheet indicating 52%

and replaced with 31%.

Even if we concede that
he is the victim,

then, Mrs. Shukla,
could you enlighten the court

as to who the beneficiary might be?

If not, I request you
to put an end to the theatrics.

Sir...

The beneficiary is also present
in this courtroom.

Who is it? Let them step forward.

Thank you, Mr. Ansari.

Yes.

Sir, I request Tanvi Shukla
to take the witness stand.

(crowd murmurs)

(tense music)

Mrs. Shukla, it's you?

Yes, sir.

The beneficiary for whom
the marksheet was altered

is me.

I hold evidence that validates
this statement.

Tanvi, please!

Dad, let me speak.

I am my father's princess.

Even before I utter my wishes,
they are fulfilled.

One fine day,

he deprived someone else
of their happiness for my sake.

If it weren't
for your actions, Dad...

perhaps today Ansari could have been
in my position as a lawyer.

Instead of fixing punctures,

he would have been
striving for justice.

(cries) You fulfilled all my wishes.

You missed giving me a spine.

A backbone.

Matadin gave his daughter, Rinki,
the backbone she needed.

Your honour,

the incident from 14 years ago
is happening again.

I stand as a living proof of it.

(clapping)

That's an excellent speech,
Mrs. Shukla.

Thanks for your honest confession.

I would appeal to the bar council
to cancel her licence immediately.

Since she is no longer a lawyer,
the case should be dismissed.

It has lost its coherence.

Sit down, Mr. Mishra.

You're a seasoned lawyer,

but my experience surpasses yours.
Let me craft the verdict.

Sir, the verdict is clear.
The case should be dismissed.

Sit down, Neelkanth!

Is that directed at me?

Yes, I am talking to you, Neelkanth.

This is my court
and not your clubhouse.

Stay in your seat.
One more word...

and you'll be held
in contempt of court. Understand?

Based on the arguments
and evidence provided,

the court has concluded that

a fresh assessment
of the exam papers

of Rinki Kumari and
Raghubir Singh is required.

(uplifting music)

The inquiry should be unbiased

and overseen by dignitaries
appointed by the court.

Furthermore, this instruction is
directed towards the state government.

An independent panel
of retired teachers

should handle investigations into
such marksheet fraud allegations

to ensure no student undergoes
similar hardships in the future.

♪ Let your dreams stir you
Keep you awake ♪

This court is adjourned now.

(music rises)
♪ Believe in yourself ♪

♪ There's nothing you can't attain ♪

♪ Spread your wings wide
In the sky, reign ♪

Thank you!

Thank you, madam.

Congratulations.

It was a good fight.

All the best.

♪ Your courage shall gleam
Victory is in sight ♪

Today you've filled me with pride.

Dad.

♪ Your courage shall gleam
Victory is in sight ♪

(reporter) Mrs. Tanvi, congratulations
on this historic victory.

What inspired you to show
such immense bravery today?

Inspiration?
Here is my inspiration.

Mr. Matadin, please step forward.

Dad, please come here.

-(bat clatters)
-This election is over.

Let's see how things develop.

-Mr. Jha!
-(sucks in breath)

Mrs. Shukla, I've repeatedly asked
you not to interrupt me from behind.

-Step forward.
-Yes.

Yes, sir.

Thank you, sir.

Mrs. Shukla...

I will really miss
your homemade laddoos.

(chuckles)

Don't worry, sir.

I'll retake the exam.
And when I pass,

I'll come back with laddoos.

I'll be waiting...

for you and those delicious laddoos.

Yes.

Mrs. Shukla, you know

the impact of this case
will resonate for years to come.

It brings me great joy

that this case was litigated in
my court, culminating in your triumph.

(people applaud)

Sir, can I tell you something?

Your qualities as a human
outshine your position as a judge.

(laughs)

Please convey this to Lata.

(both laugh)

I'll leave now. I have to buy
vegetables on the way.

Okra, ridge gourd,
apple gourd, potatoes.

Or else, Lata will scold me.

Yes.

Yes, sir.

(soft music)

I've packed all your belongings.
We'll dine out tonight.

You were right.
I'm also weary of Mahua's cooking.

-Come.
-What about Sonu?

Sonu will enjoy Mahua's cooking.

Hold this.

Mr. and Mrs. Shukla will be
eating out tonight. Okay?

Would you like to have Chinese?
What's your pick?

-I'm fine with anything.
-Anything?

-(bus honking, engine revving)
-(children making noise)

Sonu, why is your house broken?

Because my mumma
is incredibly brave.

(motorbike approaching)

Hey, stop the bus!

Sonu!

Sonu, your tiffin!

And stupid too.

♪ O my dear heart
What's set you aflutter? ♪

♪ Like a butterfly dancing
Without a care to utter ♪

♪ Nights restless
Dreams hiccupping, oh, what a sight ♪

♪ What mischief brews
Under the cover of night? ♪

♪ Come on, spill the beans
Don't keep me guessing ♪

♪ What's your game?
What's got you confessing? ♪

♪ No need for secrets
Let's lay it all bare ♪

♪ What's cooking in your heart
Share if you dare ♪

♪ Why lose count of desires
Dreams once so clear? ♪

♪ Now giggling like a mischief-maker
Spreading cheer ♪

♪ In this love journey
What antics have you spun? ♪

♪ O heart of mine
Let's revel in the fun ♪

♪ O heart of mine
Let's revel in the fun ♪

♪ O heart of mine
Let's revel in the fun ♪

♪ Let's revel in the fun ♪