We had a talk but things did not work out.
There was a story but I did not listen to it.
I did not know a militant could look like that.
The things she must have endured seven years in jail.
Even the thought of it is daunting.
Rakhi said the child was born in jail.
Where is the father? He didn't come to see her.
See you tomorrow.
That story will remain a secret for us.
- Goodbye. - Goodbye.
Well done!
India won the championship trophy six hours ago.
He recorded the match on TV and he's watching it for the fourth time.
Two penalty shots were hit exactly five minutes before the hooter sounded.
Our Sandeep.
The boy is a star.
They won't win with a bigger margin if you watch it time and again.
The passion and intelligence with which the Indian team played today..
..they rattled Pakistan.
But you wouldn't understand.
This is something only Vir and I can understand.
Vir was the best player in the services.
If he was in the Indian team..
..we would have definitely won by a bigger margin.
The decision of victory and defeat made on the playing field..
..is far better than a battle.
Rather than being killed by deceit..
..at the hands of the scumbag Pakistanis..
..it is better to be martyred in a face to face combat in battle.
Tea.
Mother.
You didn't need to. I would have made it myself.
This is not your black poison..
..where you mix coffee into water and it's done.
Sure.
This salted tea is good for digestion.
You eat like a bird. What is there to digest?
That means you will always say the opposite of what I say.
Okay. Drink it already.
Are you working one a new story?
I'm thinking of it.
What are your thoughts about CNN?
What do you mean what are my thoughts?
They have a very big news network.
But you aren't interested, are you?
You are getting a lot of news from the office.
Now tell me where you met Rakhi.
Never mind that.
When they are offering you a good job..
..then what is the problem?
They are offering you a good position in the office in Bombay.
Well?
Mother, we have discussed this before. I am not going anywhere.
I've thought about it.
Think about it again.
Not at all, mother. I have decided. Please.
Can't the decision can be wrong, son?
I feel you have stopped thinking about yourself.
The best years of one's life are for touching the skies, son.
Do you think, son..
..it makes us happy that you've given up everything to be here with us?
Your dad and I are just fine.
I know that both dad and you are okay.
But what if I were to tell you that staying here is my own need?
Meaning?
Meaning, my dear mother..
..let me work now. Here's your tea. I'm done.
Please, son.
- Think about CNN once, son. - No.
- Vasundhra! - Go.
In any case why would we need you?
Yes, yes. Goodnight.
- Think about it, okay? - Goodnight.
Seher.
Do you recognize me?
We met yesterday.
Look at what I brought for you.
Look.
You look adorable in this, don't you?
Play. Play with your kite.
I shall take some photos of you.
Isn't that the man from the TV?
Wow!
Look at this. Look at this, Seher. Who is this?
Who is it?
- It looks so nice, doesn't it? - Stay away from my daughter!
I only wanted an interview. You should have no objection to it.
Look. Listen to me.
- All I want is an interview. - Hey!
Why?
Why are you following her?
I am following her..
..so Seher may always wander under the open skies.
Take this. Give it to her if possible.
And then the moon told the star, let's dance.
The star said okay, and they started dancing.
Doesn't it feel very good to see your daughter playing free?
All you have to do is give one interview.
So, give it.
You have been languishing here for so many years.
Who knows how many more years you will languish here?
When a man has come after so many years asking about you..
..why don't you tell him your story.
At least think of your daughter if not yourself.
"Thou art the ruler of the minds of all people."
"Dispenser of India's destiny."
"Blessed be the sacred land."
"Happy be the bounteous realm."
"Symbol of high resolve."
"Land of Pakistan."
Sister!
What's the matter?
Come quick. Mom and dad are coming.
- You didn't go to school? - School is out.
- Help me cook food. - No, I am going to play.
Nazo.
Mom, it will be a little longer for the food to be cooked.
Shall I go and give dad some brew?
What's the matter?
Late Mr. Qureshi.
The one who lived in county.
May God grant him entry into heaven!
Your wedding is fixed with his only son Farouq.
Will you keep an eye on this?
I'll go and give the brew to dad.
Dad, I will not leave you.
My dear, a girl's real home is that of her husband's.
It is a very good family. You will be very happy over there.
(Prayer)
Farouq Ahmed Qureshi..
..do you take Kainaz Akhtar to be your wife?
I do.
Kainaz Akhtar, do you take Farouq Qureshi to be your husband?
I do.
Take care of mom and dad.
Mom.
Dad.
May the Lord protect you!
Mom! Mom! The palanquin is here.
Welcome.
I'd die for you.
Let me make a sacrifice in your name.
Bing it here.
Touch it, my dear.
Go on. Go on. Touch it.
Take it away.
Son, take her inside. Go.
Junior gave me your book of poetry.
How many classes have you studied?
The Quran and the Hadees.
I advocate education.
Well, at least mother's wish is fulfilled.
She loves children with good manners.
Meaning?
I mean..
..you will surely teach our children good manners.
"The glow of the moon has become a veil in front of my eyes."
"I could see nothing at all after I saw your face."
"Let this remain a full moon night."
Bless you!
You are treating her well.
They are deeply in love.
We will get good news soon.
- You escaped from school again? - I had an off.
I see.
Come. - Greetings, mother.
Greetings.
How are you, Nazo?
- Greetings. - Greetings.
Greetings.
- Is everything good? - Yes, sir.
You stay here. I'll take your leave.
I have to go to Rafia's house. She has a grandson.
Although it's in someone else's family..
..it is a joyful occasion.
Take Kainaz to visit her.
It is said a new mother gives good vibes. God will have mercy.
Okay, mother.
Dad!
Mom!
- Sister. - Junior.
Nazo.
Greetings.
- Greetings. - Greetings.
How are you?
Don't hurry back. I shall stay a few days.
Goodbye.
Mom, dad looks very weak.
Take him to the Doctor.
The Doctor does not have the treatment for his ailment.
What do you mean?
A person's greatest joy is his children..
..and a person's greatest sorrow is his children.
What are you saying, mom?
Junior and I are okay.
How will he take care of a married daughter who has come back home?
What will he do?
Mom, I have only come for a few days. I will return.
It has been one year and a half since you got married..
..but you still don't have a child.
That is God's will.
Farouq's mother feels that you are barren.
She's talking nonsense, mom.
I too want a child.
Let Farouq come. I'll talk to him.
He won't come back to take you.
What do you mean?
He is getting remarried.
He can't do that.
He can.
In any case he won't go against his mother.
How can he not?
He loves me.
He is married to me.
Farouq would never do that.
I know him.
How was I lacking, mom?
You did not bear a child for him.
You're awake, mummy?
Yes, my dear. Come here.
My baby.
I have no alternative.
Mom told me you were getting remarried.
You are leaving me?
I am not leaving you, Kainaz.
Islam permits me to do this.
You said you are an advocate for education.
Is this what your education has taught you?
You are going to do injustice in the name of Islam?
What if the second wife doesn't bear a child for you?
What will you do then?
Third and then a fourth.
Then you will know that you are flawed, not your wives?
How dare..!
Get lost!
We will go to the Doctor.
Even I want a child. I want a child.
All will be okay, Farouq. - Flaw. Flaw!
- I swear. - I am not flawed. You hear that?
I am not flawed!
Actually it is my fault.
I did not treat you the way I should have.
I am the master of my will.
I shall do as I please.
God!
God! Farouq.
Now you either go to your parents' home and bring disgrace on them..
..or just languish here.
I promised to take on your responsibility.
I shall do so.
You don't love me.
I understand your life has not been very easy..
..but no reason is big enough to compel someone to become a militant.
I..
I am not a militant.
I had two alternatives at the time.
Either I simply become Farouq's responsibility..
..or go to my parents' home and bring disgrace on them all their lives.
I had only one choice at the time.
I leaped into river Pandori in Pakistan to commit suicide..
..but even death did not accept me.
The bend in the river changed the direction of my life.
I arrived in India.
The army found militants..
..at the spot where I was found..
..so, they assumed I was with them.
Hey!
- Greetings, ma'am. - What are you doing here?
- It's nothing, ma'am. - I gave you permission once..
..and you come here every day.
- Ma'am, we were talking. - Did you bribe someone?
- Camera? What is the camera doing here? - Please, ma'am.
- What is the camera doing here? - Nothing. Nothing.
We just placed it here.
Remove the tape and hand it to me.
- Come on! - Okay. Okay.
- Hurry! - Okay. Okay. Okay.
- Hurry! - I am removing it.
Take it.
Did you get anything?
Tape.
Your tape is here.
And that?
I gave the grouch a tape of Ms. Jammu and Kashmir contest.
I lost my entertainment for the night.
'No reason is big enough to compel someone to become a militant.'
I am not a militant.
What else would you expect her to say?
Yes, I am a militant.
These people are trained to make up stories.
And what is he doing?
He wants to tell the world stories of such people?
When will he get any sense?
These Pakistanis know to do only one thing.
Murder people. Butchery.
No. No. No. Mr. Malhotra, this was my story..
..but all according to your narrative.
You asked me for a human interest story..
..and I delivered a human interest story.
Sensitive?
This is Jammu and Kashmir. Every story here is sensitive..
..and if you were going to take any action..
..you should have asked me once. God damn it!
Seher did not go to school today.
He school does not want to be involved in this publicity.
Kainaz.
Either her family member or her lawyer.
No other can meet with her.
Hi, Anwar. Vedant Rathod.
Remember we were together in law college?
Actually I want to see you with regards to a sensitive case. Now.
Yes.
- Sorry, Anwar. I got late. - Vedant Rathod.
Wonderful! You have become a celebrity these days.
- Oh, no. - You are seen on the TV.
So, tell me. What is this case?
It is a very ordinary case, Anwar.
This is a Pakistani lady. Kainaz Akhtar.
She has been in our country for the past 8 years.
In fact her child was born here.
I just wish to help her on the basis on humanity.
That way a mother and daughter may return to their country.
Take a look through it.
It's like this, Vedant. I am busy these days..
..otherwise I would have taken on your case.
Yes, Mr. Anwar, life goes on but one doesn't get too many such chances.
- For the sake of humanity. - We shall see next time.
Well, alright. Maybe another time.
Look, Vedant. Why do you want to trap me in a controversial case?
Let it go. I have a wife and children.
Come on, Vinay! Come on!
- Mr. Sharma. Hello. - Hello.
Mr. Sharma, I need to talk to you with regards to a case.
I have heard of your case.
Yes, but, Mr. Sharma, you are a senior..
Anwar told me about the case.
Are you in your senses?
She is a Pakistani lady and she is in jail.
The Indian army is involved in this.
The entire Government system is involved in it.
- This case is impossible. - Exactly. That's why it is challenging.
Just because it is challenging doesn't mean I should take on a lost case.
You know the public sentiment in the whole country, don't you?
If anyone finds out I am defending a Pakistani..
..then my house, this office and my profession..
..none of these will be secure.
But when we received the law degree we did not decide..
..to put our principles aside for our advantage or disadvantage.
Don't play that game with me now.
Besides, this is not the only case.
Does anyone know how many of our soldiers..
..are in Pakistani jails since the 1971 war?
Indian soldiers, mind you.
Why is this case so special anyway?
This case is special because a young girl is involved in it, Anil.
She was born in jail, she has been raised there and growing up there.
Her future is at stake.
I know there are several such cases, Anil..
..and I really can't go out there and help everyone.
Coincidentally, this case came up in front of me. That's it.
Right now I need a lawyer who can help them.
That's why I came to you seeking help.
- She is a militant, Vedant. - No, she's not!
She is not. Trust me.
Nowhere on the charge sheet does it mention..
..that she is a militant or a terrorist.
She mistakenly crossed the border. That's it!
I know the case.
Okey.
Let me put it this way.
You talked about principles.
My principles don't believe that the Pakistanis are innocent.
- You want to defend me in Court? - Yes.
It has been so many years, there's been no hearing.
Ms. Kainaz, please leave that to me.
Trust me and sign this document to retain me as your lawyer.
I will handle the rest.
- Why are you doing this? - Because no other will do it. That's it.
All these people think I am..
..a terrorist.
Nobody tried to learn the facts. Nobody believes me.
I believe you, Ms. Kainaz.
'The army found militants..
..at the spot where I was found..
..so, they assumed I was with them.'
Sir!
We found one more body over here.
Down. Put her down. Let go.