Naushera, come in.
Come in Naushera.
Now offer the offerings in the holy fire.
You also offer.
Mom..
- Hello. - Hello.
Can I speak to major Dhruv Rathod.
This is cornel Beig speaking.
Hello, sir. Yes, one second.
Brother, call for you.
What is the full name of the deceased person?
Veer Rathodre.
Now taking his name? And give the offerings.
Sir.
Major Dhruv.
Jihad-e-watan, two bodies have been found of the terrorists.
'Jihad Abu Khalid and Salim Anwar.'
I'll assure it's him., sir.
'Yes, get your right away.'
Yes, sir.
I'll leave right away.
You may leave. I will manage things here. I will complete the prayer veneration.
You will come with me.
What about the prayer veneration?
Everything okay?
Father, it's urgent.
It's Veer's first death anniversary.
You can surely wait till it's over.
Mother, if Veer was present here, he would have understood my urgency to leave.
He was an army man himself.
He wasn't a civilian.
Brother, you should have left me home.
Why am I going with you?
Today is Veer's first death anniversary.
You needn't remind me what today is.
Where are we going?
Oh, come on, brother Dhruv, what is the meaning of this silence?
Please tell me.
You will learn everything.
Sir.
Jai Hind.
Sir.
- Ravat. - Sir.
It's a local...
The arms and ammunitions we found are Jihaad...
Radio interceptor's linguistic department has confirmed it.
Their jeeps were cordoned by Gulfam and Rafiabad.
These guys were carrying a lot of drugs,
Indian currency and around 20 kgs of RDX, sir.
Of them there is a commander, who was wanted under the name Mehboob Khalid.
It's an alias, sir. That's not his real name.
Did you inform Naushera?
Sir.
Did you recognise him, Lawyer?
Abu Khalid.
Alias Salim Anwar.
Jihad-e-Watan militant.
We are performing our brother's death anniversary
veneration because of his blast.
I don't even like to look at their faces.
Sir, Colonel Beig is on the wireless.
Sir, I found one more corpse here.
"Whether we remain alive or not.."
"..memories will."
"We may or may not meet in future."
"Let's halt here."
"Why this always happens.."
"..in love?"
"Hearts come together.."
"..only to separate."
"Just don't say anything."
"Accompany each other."
"Cherish the memories."
These terrorists are also weird.
Some are forced into becoming and some become by mistake.
Some are habituated while some are destined.
These terrorists will put forth their demand only in front
of the most famous journalist in Jammu.
No problem. But who has to go along?
Cameraman Rafiq Mohammed.
Now what's this drama here?
Sir, papers please.
Sir, I am a journalist. News Today bureau chief Vedant Rathore.
This is my cameraman Rafiq Mohammed.
We are going to Rajouri.
Sir, we have information to check your papers. Routine check.
Sure, sir.
They didn't spare you either, Lawyer?
Let him go, he is the son of ex police chief.
- Lawyer? - Yes.
He said he is a journalist.
Actually I left Law around seven to eight years ago.
You won't answer but I won't stop asking.
Tell me why did you leave Law?
Our channel head Sandeep Malhotra...
Anything..
Thank you.
Stop!
Vedant Rathore. Senior journalist News Today.
Let them in.
Vedant Rathore.
We were together in Baramullah eight months ago during operation Shera.
Of course, Major Singh.
This is Rafiq Mohammed. My cameraman.
Hi!
As it is the militants have demanded that only one person be allowed inside.
What exactly is happening, sir?
It's a hostage situation.
The militants have some demands.
But before you go in, I need to talk to you.
Come here.
Do I have to wear wires?
My boys are ready to go and kill those bastards.
But without knowing about the intel inside,
the civilians are in danger.
And we can't take this risk, you know.
Let me brief you.
It's a small device.
It will be kept under your collar.
Whatever your camera captures, will be relayed on the monitor here.
Again?
Hey, it's dangerous inside.
What if they learn of it?
Where isn't it dangerous, young man?
And where there is danger, there is opportunity.
Who allows a journalist to be directly involved in military operations?
I'll do it, sir.
If you promise to let me use the story footage, then I'm ready to go in.
Okay. Go ahead.
Vedant, as much as possible keep their leader involved in talks
because we want to catch them by surprise.
Greetings.
- Start the camera. - Okay.
Fast.
In the name of God.
The purpose of our Awaaz group is freedom for Kashmir.
After that Hindustan.
God is Greatest!
- We want.. - Freedom.
We want our brothers whom the Indian army has kept in prisons
and on whom they are committing atrocities to be released immediately.
Or else we will kill all of them one by one.
Sir.
You have informed us of your demands
but what if God forbid India refuses to accept them,
then what?
Then Jihaad is as it is going on.
So does that mean that...
...if they agree to your demands you will have peace talks with them?
What is there to talk about?
There is only one topic. Freedom for Kashmir.
But just now in the video message you said that you want to capture India.
You want Hindustan.
That too.
You were quite active in Afghanistan.
Even there, there are many Mujahirs in Pakistan.
So does that mean you take your orders from Pakistan?
I do not want to comment on it.
Stop the interview.
You are following the Pakistan agenda.
Do you hear me or should I shoot bullets?
- Boys, go in. - Yes, sir.
Come on!
Come on.
Are you fond of dying?
Back side. Keep your head down.
Move back.
I want to be a hero.
Come here.
Take them away.
Let him sit here.
Here?
Sit down.
Vedant.
- Sir. - Thanks.
That was so brave of you.
By the way what is your opinion about these militants?
Sir, I stopped giving my opinion years ago.
I only report what is seen.
Right.
Thanks and best of luck once again.
Thank you, sir.
Sir, I have heard that you shot the entire footage.
Military said only one person could go inside.
Rafiq, search for another job.
I'll take yours. As it is what work do you do around here?
Guys, come on, if you both are done then let's get some work done here.
Rafiq,
what happened to the footage they shot after the operation? What's the punch?
See the footage with the voice over and
then tell me which video needs to be replaced.
Let's have a look.
Rewind it.
When did you shoot this?
I don't recollect. Perhaps while I was outside paning.
What's so unique about it?
A little girl going to school with her father who is a policeman.
See it.
The manner in which the man has held his weapon,
he cannot be her father. He is on duty.
Jailor.
We have to follow this.
What is there to follow? There is no story in it.
There is.
Rakhi, let's please follow this and let's see where it takes us.
And make that quick please.
Hello.
Hey, Vedant. Great work.
I always said you are one of our best.
Thank you. Thank you so much, Mr. Malhotra.
'Keep it up.'
Well that's not what I really called you for.
Today we had our board meeting in Delh...
..i and the board wants that..
..the next story on J&K will be a human interest story.
Human interest story?
What exactly do you mean, Mr. Malhotra?
Doesn't really matter what the story is,
but it should have an emotional connect.
Like, you know,
there is a kid who wants to become a doctor but there is no money for education.
Or some mother who has become crazy with shock.
Or maybe someone lost their limbs in a bomb blast.
You know, doesn't matter what the story is really.
I very clearly know what you mean.
But this is a news channel, Mr. Malhotra, not some reality show.
Vedant,
people neither have the patience nor interest to see your news.
People want sensational news with emotional connect.
'And I don't need to tell you about the TRP's, do I?
'So, one more time.'
I want that human interest story.
Period.
Hello.
Bad time?
What else can it be?
That little girl's name is Seher Akhtar.
Her mother is here in Rajouri prison and she is a militant.
Militant?
The girl was born in the prison and has grown up there only.
One constable takes her daily to Awam Municipal school.
A militant.
He child was born in prison and is growing up there.
Qualifies for a human interest story.
Thank you. Good job.
Hello.
This..
Your kite.
No.
Not yours?
No.
There is no one else around.
It is said that whoever finds the cut kite, it becomes his.
I do not need it. You can keep it.
Here.
We are friends now, right?
My name is Vedant Rathore.
What is your name?
Seher.
Seher, are you waiting here for your mother?
She can't come outside?
Why?
Because she is a Pakistani.
Brother, the warden here is very strict.
She won't agree.
She will. And she will give permission also in front of you.
Just do as I say.
Come.
Yesterday I refused the girl from your channel.
There can be no story in this prison.
What audacity this boy has...trying to bribe me?
Rafiq, have you lost it? You say anything.
Ma'am, ma'am, ma'am, I am extremely sorry. Really sorry, ma'am.
I ask for forgiveness on his behalf.
Really sorry, ma'am. Please.
I know you. I have seen you on the channel.
It's protocol. Cameras aren't allowed in the prison.
People will see inmates on television
and these militant groups will run riots to free their people.
This is a matter of national security.
This is not possible.
Ma'am, ma'am, please try to understand.
I do not want to cover anyone else.
I only want to interview that mother and her child.
I only want to ask them a few questions.
I want to bring that innocent kid's life in front of the world, ma'am.
And who else but you will understand this, ma'am?
You are the only person who teaches them with the light of hope
so that they can come in front of society, ma'am.
And I know the reason behind it all.
There is a mother inside this strict uniform.
Please.
Please, ma'am.
Okay.
- 5.30 - Yes.
In the visitor's room.
Yes, ma'am, sharp 5.30.
These people take so long.
We have to meet the warden at 5.30.
These businessmen and politicians lead the perfect life.
We work all day and they enjoy themselves.
Anyways, even we got coffee in a 5-star because of them.
What are you thinking of?
Are you in love with the warden?
Rafiq, I am thinking about that little girl.
Seher.
Just imagine, Rafiq, she is only six years old.
Will she ever be able to forget that she was born in prison?
How unfortunate is that?
And see the irony of life.
A terrorist is a mother as well.
Who is to be blamed for this situation?
We? The authorities? The Government?
Somebody has to be responsible for it.
Vedant..
I hope after today's meeting with her we get some answers.
What do you always say?
I take news only as news.
Vedant?
How are you?
Hi, Mallika. How are you?
So you still remember me?
Of course.
This is Rafiq, my colleague.
- Hi. - Mallika.
Nine years is a long time to remember someone.
It's been a long time, Vedant.
Yes, it's really been long.
I guess we met last in Law college.
What brings you here?
Just think I came looking after you.
I'm kidding.
I came for a conference.
I stay in Delhi with my husband.
I practice in the High Court there.
Congratulations on the wedding.
Thank you.
What about you?
Did you marry?
Didn't like anyone?
I liked many but they all wanted a lawyer like you.
You should not have left practice, Vedant.
If you come to Delhi, do visit us.
Sure.
You should not have left.
You were a good lawyer.
You could have got justice for many.
Bye.
Uff! Mallika. Law college.
You should not have left.
We never spoke to the warden about shooting.
If she sees the camera here, she will get us arrested.
Don't worry about the warden. I will handle her.
That's great.
I always say no work gets done in the country without flaunting rules.
She is Kainaz Akhtar.
The warden will be here in ten minutes.
Thank you.
Greetings.
You...
please sit here on this chair.
They are from the television channel.
They want to ask you a few questions.
Sit,
and answer properly.
See, you needn't get scared.
My name is Vedant Rathore.
I am an Indian journalist with News Today channel.
I just want my people to know your story.
For that we need your help.
I request you to please sit on this chair.
Sit.
Don't you want the people to know your story?
Don't you want the world to know?
'I had no idea that a militant would look like this.'
'After many years a guy has come enquiring about you.'
'Why don't you share your story?'
I accept.
I had only one choice.
But no reason can be as big as..
..to force anybody to be a militant.