(reporter) We just got news that, for accepting sexual favours as bribes,
Additional Judge Rajiv Sengupta is being arrested.
And now it looks like his wife will look after his home.
I would like to introduce you to Noyonika Sengupta.
She is joining us as a junior lawyer.
Dheeraj told me, "May the best lawyer win."
Noyonika, your position at this firm isn't permanent yet.
That is why both of you are on a six-month probation.
What is the history between you and Vishal?
We used to date on and off in college.
And then I met Rajiv.
Congratulations.
(Vishal) All of Ilyas' high-profile political clients
want to sign up with the law firm that helped Rajiv win his case.
(Malini) So, the position is yours, Noyonika.
These people will never let those below them rise up.
What do you want, sir?
Your anger.
(Noyonika) We are all very happy to see you back at home.
But you need to adjust, too.
(Ananya) Someone kept leaving this at our doorstep.
-Who the hell is he? -He could be working for Jadhav.
If we want to fight him, we need to meet him on his turf.
-What do you mean? -Politics.
I don't want Rajiv to join politics.
We want to hold a press conference
where I publicly apologise to my family.
I love you, Noyonika. I have always loved you.
Noyonika, please.
Noyonika, I don't care what is right or wrong anymore. Marry me.
(Rajiv) I want to serve our society now,
and I have decided to compete in the State elections.
-(cricket chirping) -(engine revving)
(Anaira gasping heavily)
-(cars honking) -(tyres screech)
It's okay, baby.
(continues gasping) Mom...
-I... I can't breathe. -Shh!
Faster, Rajiv.
(Noyonika) It's okay, baby. It will all be okay soon.
(low sombre music)
Aren't you tired of the constant lying?
Do you have the courage to hear the truth?
The man who doesn't know the difference between right and wrong,
even his truths are made up of lies.
I don't want to hear your stupid excuses.
Excuses?
Really?
(honks grow louder)
Rajiv!
(tyres screech)
(Anaira breathing heavily)
(Rajiv) Don't you know that people want to destroy us?
They came to our house,
with these fake photos!
Fake photos of me.
The girls have found it.
You have no fucking clue about that, Noyonika.
None. I am trying hard, Noyonika. Really hard.
At least give me some time to fix it!
It's my fault.
But we are both a part of this relationship, right?
(car honking)
(Ananya) Dad!
How convenient!
Now we are both a part of this relationship?
You were the one who tainted this relationship.
And if that wasn't enough,
you lied to me and started your own political career.
Noyonika, please listen to yourself.
What do you think? Jadhav's transfer
and my case closing happened on its own?
No, damn it! No!
I did all of this to protect our children!
Rajiv, don't let it come to a point
where they need protection from your corrupt life itself.
-(gasping) -(engine revving)
-(cars honking) -(people shouting)
Noyonika...
In the last six months, I have apologised 600 times.
Why don't you just forget all this and move on?
(car revs)
(Rajiv) What do you need to forget all this?
I won't let you forget it until I do!
What the fuck do you want?
(dramatic music)
I want a divorce.
(loud thuds)
I want a divorce.
(dramatic music continues)
(tyres screech)
(Anaira breathing heavily)
(machine beeping)
(Noyonika) Doctor?
She is stable now.
Come, let's discuss this outside.
Nurse.
(machine continues beeping)
It was a severe panic attack.
Which sometimes causes swelling in the throat.
It makes breathing difficult.
What was the trigger?
The reason?
Uh... it was...
(Rajiv hesitates)
-Actually, Doctor-- -Sir.
They need you in ICU 5.
Hmm.
I am so sorry, I have to leave.
We will have to keep her in the hospital
under observation for 24 hours.
After that, I will recommend a good child therapist, okay?
-Thank you. -Thank you.
There are a few formalities. I will go and deal with them.
You didn't tell the doctor,
but we all know the reason, Mom.
The way the two of you yell at each other and fight...
I am sorry.
We are both trying. Honestly.
You know what?
I don't want to live in this house anymore.
Once Anaira feels better, just send me to the hostel.
A... Ananya!
(siren wailing in background)
(sombre music)
-(machines beeping) -(breathing)
(notification chimes)
(Vishal) I love you, Noyonika.
I have always loved you.
Life is giving us another chance, Noyonika.
Do you want to deny it?
You deserve better, my darling.
A better life.
Here I am waiting for you.
(dramatic music)
(theme music)
(jazz song)
♪ Hush, hush, hush ♪
(water ripples)
♪ Hush, hush, hush ♪
♪ She knows their secrets ♪
♪ She knows all their lies ♪
♪ Sees through their masks ♪
♪ Their thin disguise ♪
♪ They try to silence her ♪
♪ Try to make her small ♪
-(indistinct chatter) -(camera clicks)
(muffled jazz song continues)
(shutters clicking)
(reporters clamouring)
(emotional music)
Noyonika...
Noyonika! Umm--
Please, Rajiv.
This is my event.
Lawyer's conclave.
I have come here as a lawyer, not your political supporter.
-But, Noyonika, this was-- -Rajiv, I have told you.
I want nothing to do with your politics.
(emotional music continues)
Is everything okay, Rajiv?
You remember what we discussed, right?
All of the important businessmen in Mumbai are here today.
There is no place better
for networking and raising funds for your party.
Which is why Narayani Dhole
is making an appearance as the Chief Guest.
(Ilyas) You have a very cunning opponent.
She won't let anyone forget about your case.
(Rajiv) Case?
Ilyas, the court gave me a clean chit.
Rajiv, in politics, it's not the court
but the public who decides.
And now people trust Noyonika more than they trust you.
If you want to win the election, then remember,
no matter what, you cannot lose Noyonika's support.
(emotional music)
(song continues)
♪ Just fade into the night ♪
♪ Hush the lady Hush her voice ♪
♪ But truth will speak It has no choice ♪
(muted jazz song playing)
♪ Hush, hush, hush ♪
Nice to see you, Malini ma'am.
-Nice to see you. -Hello, ma'am. How are you?
(indistinct chatter)
-Hey, Malini. -You look lovely.
Thank you.
-Hello. -Rajiv.
Long time.
Absolutely elegant, as always.
-Oh, that's sweet. -(both laugh)
By the way, I heard
that there is a new partner at your firm.
-Yeah. -How is it going?
Just like this drink.
Chilled and smooth.
-Here is your drink. -Thank you.
Param Munjal from Delhi.
Our new partner. Rajiv Sengupta.
Really nice to meet you, Rajiv.
Or shall I say
it's nice to meet Maharashtra's future Law Minister?
That is really kind of you,
but there is still time for the elections, Mr. Munjal.
Mr. Munjal is my dad's name.
My friends like to call me Param.
Hi, Rajiv.
Noyonika.
Hi, Vishal.
Hi, I am Chitrangada.
Vishal's... friend?
I am sorry... I didn't introduce you all.
Chitrangada is from a PR firm.
KalpMatch? Did I get that right?
-(Chitrangada) Yes, you did. -(Malini) Right.
(Param) So...
How did you two meet?
It's a heartbreak story.
He broke my friend's heart many years ago.
While he was dating her, he suddenly remembered...
that he is in love with someone else.
Not just love... true love.
Hey... it's an old story. Let's forget it.
No, no, nothing quite compares to the feeling of nostalgia.
Tell us, who was she?
Had I known, I would've started there.
He's never told me.
Didn't she study in your law college with you?
I object!
Speculative.
(Ilyas) Good evening, everyone.
I need you. Two minutes, please.
Excuse me.
(tense music)
-(siren wailing) -(reporters clamouring)
(emcee) Now I would like to call upon our Chief Guest,
Law Minister Narayani Dhole, to the stage
to share a few words of wisdom.
-(applause) -(camera shutter clicks)
(in Marathi) Thank you. Thank you.
I am so glad to see so many people here at the conclave...
(in English) Sorry, sorry.
(in Hindi) I always end up speaking Marathi.
But...
even if Mumbai is the city of dreams,
we can't just forget our mother tongue, can we?
(applause)
Well, that is not the topic for today.
Since I am the Law Minister, let's talk about that.
We are all the same in the eyes of the law.
But our eyes...
have been tainted with grime.
Our eyes have become blurry.
It's difficult to tell the difference between a criminal and a judge.
Um... What was that song?
It was in Raag Lalit...
Yes!
(snapping fingers)
"Who can save the boat,
when the sailor himself sinks it?"
That is why I always say...
you all are lawyers,
you take care of justice.
Maintaining ethics in politics
is my responsibility.
(in Marathi) Thank you so much.
-Jai Maharashtra! -(applause)
See you soon. Thanks.
(door clicks)
Excuse me, mister.
-Yes? -I need...
(Sana) The office is closed.
-Come back tomorrow. -It's urgent.
You can leave your name and number here.
Somebody will get in touch with you.
Tomorrow.
I said it's urgent.
I can't wait.
There has been a sexual assault.
On me.
I want to meet Noyonika Sengupta.
Right now.
Please.
(piano music playing)
(music intensifies)
Hey, Malini, enjoying the show?
(chuckles) Contemporary.
Actually...
It's time for appraisals.
I wanted to talk about my promotion.
So...
Because of the merger, Param is doing a lot of cost-cutting, Noyonika.
There could even be lay-offs.
What?
Ilyas brought a lot of clients, so you're safe...
-But promotion is not looking likely. -(phone vibrating)
Excuse me.
-Yes, Sana? -I need to talk to you urgently.
Tell me.
There is a girl here who wants to meet you.
(Sana) It's a case of sexual assault.
And you won't believe
whom she is accusing!
What?
(tense music)
Stay right there. I am on my way. Okay?
Mr. Paswan.
-How are you? -Let's go.
Rajiv, I am heading to the office.
It's urgent, okay? I will see you.
Madam, let me introduce you to
Dheeraj Paswan.
Additional Public Prosecutor.
Jadhav picked him.
He can be very useful.
Namaste, madam.
What's there to be happy about Jadhav's choice?
He was useless himself.
The man who should have been in jail today
is competing against me in the elections.
And the law firm that saved him from going to jail,
I used to work there.
So, will you turn against them
and be my ally?
Yes, madam.
I will do whatever you want me to.
-Rane? -Yes, ma'am?
Make sure any matters related to Khanna-Chaubey
are passed on to our informant from now on.
(music fades out)
(Sana) Twinkle?
Hi, I am Noyonika.
Uh...
So, have you had a medical exam?
The police refused to register my complaint.
So, I couldn't get a medical exam either.
Did this happen during the assault?
Um...
Yeah.
I am sorry. All these questions are necessary.
So, where did this incident take place?
In a luxury service apartment.
Address?
Ocean Dreams Apartment.
Sherwood Hill Road.
B-Wing, 1701.
(Noyonika) Why did you go there?
He booked an appointment on our app Zenquill.
I am an LMT...
"LMT"?
Licensed Massage Therapist.
I was giving him a massage and...
Look,
I know all this sounds very weird.
He is such an important man.
He has such a good reputation,
and now this.
It's hard to believe me.
I even tried complaining to the HR,
but no one listened.
I had no other options.
That is why I came here.
Will you accept it?
My case?
(suspenseful music)
Let's discuss the details first.
I reached there at around 4 p.m.
It was a one-hour session.
I have a copy of the bill.
Great. Can I see it?
Rs. 25,000 for a one-hour massage?
Our app provides service for premium clients.
Film stars, CEOs, politicians... you know?
(knocking on door)
-I will just be back. -Yeah.
She is lying.
The luxury apartment booking is under Radha Mahajan's name.
I had a feeling that something is not right.
I am sorry, Twinkle.
We can't accept your case.
Why?
While accepting such cases,
we need to be cautious about...
You think I am lying?
People like this never make bookings under their own names.
His apartment and massage
were both booked under his manager's name.
Ms. Radha Mahajan.
(music intensifies)
Who?
-VC, I need you to come with me. -Sure.
-I will just be back. -No…
Listen, I need to get to another event.
-I will pick you up later. -All right, bye.
-Bye, Param. -Bye.
What?
Seriously?
The Amar Rajgopalan?
People's leader Amar Rajgopalan.
The nationally proclaimed champion for women's empowerment
accused of sexual misconduct.
That is so bizarre.
Let's put our heads together and figure out if there is a case here.
Yes, let's go.
I told you...
you will have to wait till 11:00 p.m.
I can't commit at this time.
(clock ticking)
Thank you.
Please. Thank you.
-Is everything all right? -Uh... yeah.
It was a call from Deewan Mehta and Associates.
The law firm?
Yes, they are interested in my case.
They must have heard about it, so I asked them to wait till 11 p.m.
11 p.m.?
I thought you had no other options,
and that is why you came to me specifically.
Yes.
I trust you completely.
But do you...
trust me?
I will trust you
once I figure out whether you're telling the truth or lying.
Are you sure you are not doing this for money and publicity?
(chair creaks)
If I was doing this for money and publicity,
then I wouldn't have come to you. I would have gone to the media.
Ruined his reputation.
And nobody knows that better than you.
Why is it so difficult
to accept my truth?
Or do you see Tina in every girl who makes this allegation?
Anyway,
thank you.
Twinkle, wait.
Please.
Whether I believe you or not is irrelevant.
Every truth
needs evidence.
(plastic rustling)
He used this towel after masturbating.
(Vishal) It will take at least a week for the DNA results to come back.
Even if the DNA is a match,
that doesn't prove that he forced himself on her.
I don't think we should take this case.
If we are wrong, then we risk losing half our clients, you realise that?
But if we are right, the clients will double.
It's very difficult for the judgement to come in our favour.
Have you forgotten that M.J. Shah and Prerna Patkar case?
(Noyonika) Actually, I remember that case.
Prerna lodged a sexual assault case,
and M.J. Shah lodged a defamation case against her.
But wasn't Prerna the one who won?
Yes, but unlike Shah,
Rajgopalan has a very, very clean image.
(quiet, pondering underscore)
So, what should I tell Twinkle?
Vishal is right.
This is a big case.
We have till 11 p.m., right?
Let's figure out if Twinkle's allegations are true.
So, it's decided then.
We have two and a half hours to decide
if Amar Rajgopalan is the people's hero
or a villain.
I will go talk to Sana.
(bag zipping)
(door lock cluttering)
Excuse me?
There is a bell here.
Oh, so sorry...
This was the address my friend gave me.
Wrong house?
Or wrong key?
Who is your friend, by the way?
Devyani Mahajan, Ms. Mahajan's daughter.
But she has been living in America for the last two years.
How do you know that?
I am the apartment manager.
That is basic knowledge for me.
And I also know that you are lying.
I am not lying.
I just came to the wrong house.
-What are you doing? -(camera clicks)
Stop it! You can't do this!
Hello!
(clock ticking)
I refused to give him a massage as soon as I got there.
In our company...
ladies do not give male clients massages.
But he said that, because his manager booked the massage,
maybe that caused the confusion.
Um...
(clear throats)
And then?
I was still unsure...
and then he said,
"Child, I am as old as your father."
And you broke the company policy, yes?
Just like thousands of other women, I trusted Amar Rajgopalan.
What happened next?
I was massaging his shoulders
and he said...
"Lower..."
And then lower...
and lower...
He asked me to massage his thighs.
And what did you do after that?
I refused.
He got irritated.
And then I...
went to the bathroom
to wash my hands
and he followed me inside.
Followed you... into the bathroom?
Um, yeah...
His bathrobe
was open from the front.
You know?
He... he was naked.
So, I pushed him
and ran towards the room.
And...
Even after all this,
why did you go back to the room?
Exactly. Why didn't you just leave?
My massage table was in that room.
I went back for that.
But... but he came after me...
Um... he grabbed me from behind
and pushed me on the bed.
(tense music)
Then he started touching me.
Chest, legs, private parts...
Then he started masturbating.
Then he cleaned himself up with that towel
and went into the bathroom,
and I took my table and the towel and left.
I mean, don't get me wrong,
but even after such a traumatic incident,
you are very much in control, aren't you?
I don't cry easily.
Not even after such a traumatic experience?
What is the point of crying?
Will my story sound more real?
No...
I am just... I am finding it really, really difficult to believe her.
Even after so much happened,
she still went to the bathroom to wash her hands,
then she went back to the room for her massage table.
It's so odd.
And she is speaking so calmly
as if she has just not gone through any trauma at all, you know?
I... actually don't agree with you, Malini.
She kept drinking water,
and her legs wouldn't stay still.
These are all signs of stress.
In fact, I even saw anxiety pills in her bag.
So, how can you be so sure that they are for anxiety?
Because the doctor prescribed the same medicine to Anaira.
I found a possible witness.
The house manager of that house.
I will find out more about him.
He is not a house manager.
He is an investigator.
And...
speak of the devil.
Everyone, meet Sunil Rathore, aka Sunny, my best investigator.
Sana, I was the one who sent him there.
I hope that is okay.
Tell us.
By the time I got there,
Rajgopalan had already left.
His bedroom was messy.
There was also a bottle of champagne
with two glasses,
and one of those glasses
had lipstick marks.
(Vishal) Shit...
I mean, this complicates everything.
(phone ringing)
Hello?
Yes?
I am sorry? Okay...
It was a call from Mr. Jaikar.
Amar Rajgopalan's lawyer.
He wants to meet you.
That means Rajgopalan is worried.
Let's cut straight to the point.
It's a bogus case.
There is no evidence.
We can discuss that in court.
You want to accept (chuckles) a massage girl's testimony
to accuse an institution like Rajgopalan?
So?
Is a man's reputation more important than a woman's sanctity?
(scoffs)
Please.
Come on, we all know.
Even if there is a case,
what is the worst that can happen?
Nothing.
Your own husband
is participating in the elections after a sex scandal.
Mr. Jaikar, I think you really enjoy making arguments.
So, we will see each other in court.
What do you think?
That you can intimidate us?
This is blackmail.
You don't know who you are messing with.
(scoffs) Come on.
Not all men are perverts like your husband.
You don't stand a chance, you dumb bitch!
-(music intensifies) -(landing punches)
Vishal!
(grunting)
Stop it, Vishal!
Stop it, you guys!
(Vishal screams)
Who is the bitch now?
-Bitch! -Stop it!
Vishal, stop it!
We won't stop now.
Watch out. (snapping fingers) You guys are finished!
(tense music)
-(engine revving) -(tyres screech)
What a bastard.
How dare he!
And why did you stop me? I would have broken his teeth.
(laughs)
What?
Nothing. It's just...
Good to have my friend back.
Well, our friendship never ended.
I will always be your friend.
(soft sombre music)
By the way, why is this Jaikar behaving so aggressively?
Isn't he afraid of anything?
He is afraid.
But offence is the best defence.
By the way,
if we don't find concrete evidence in the next hour,
then we can't accept this case.
She enjoys expensive things, ma'am.
And has a lot of unpaid bills.
So, Twinkle needs money.
Wow.
(suspenseful music)
(Ilyas) Good news.
Amar Rajgopalan wants to release a statement in your support.
His lawyer told me.
With his help, you will get support from his millions of followers.
It's a huge vote bank.
Great.
But what does he want in return?
There is a bogus sexual assault case against him in Khanna-Chaubey.
Publicity stunt.
That needs to be taken care of.
And who is fighting this case?
Um... Noyonika.
Did you drink champagne with Rajgopalan?
No.
We found a glass in the apartment with lipstick marks.
Yes...
Well, I didn't drink champagne.
I drank water.
Are you still doubting me?
On one hand, you are asking me this,
and on the other hand, Malini asked me about my credit card bills.
You are investigating me
even though I am the victim.
(sighs) The lawyers, press, everyone is going to do this.
It's better to know all this before we begin.
No one trusts what you're saying.
Nobody wants to believe you.
(sombre music)
(lighter clicking)
That is what the public prosecutor said too.
Who?
Dheeraj Paswan.
Dheeraj?
After the police refused to register my complaint,
he was the one who told me about you.
He said you would understand.
(contemplative music)
-Rane. -Yes.
What is going on between Rajiv and Jaikar?
Find out.
Mr. Jaikar, did you beat someone up or get beaten yourself?
Forget about all that, Mr. Sengupta.
Be grateful.
You know how helpful it would be
to get Mr. Rajgopalan's support in this election.
Of course.
But in return, my wife needs to let go of this case, right?
That massage girl is doing all this for publicity and money.
You know what I'm saying.
You have experienced all this yourself.
(laughs)
Well, Mr. Jaikar,
I have also had another experience
that you and Rajgopalan don't know about.
If Noyonika has decided to take this case,
then Rajgopalan will definitely go to jail.
My advice is to file the anticipatory bail.
And yes, in court,
Noyonika will tear you to pieces.
(dramatic music)
All the best.
Come on, Sana.
How could you?
Why did you mess with me?
You know I don't want to meet her.
Then why did you send Twinkle?
Because there was no FIR.
Because I couldn't accept the case myself.
And because, according to Malini, you're the better lawyer.
Please, Dheeraj.
We know you're still upset.
But just be honest.
Why did you send her to Noyonika?
I thought she was telling the truth.
Whatever happened to her was wrong.
And I think Noyonika will help her get justice.
And why would I trust you?
(laughs)
You never trusted me in the past, Ms. Noyonika.
Why start now?
It's an old habit of yours.
(tense music)
(car engine starts)
Old habit...
What if this is an old habit for Rajgopalan, too?
He must have done the same thing to someone else in the past.
I will check all the bookings made under his manager's name.
And I will also look into the other massage services.
Okay.
(dramatic music rises)
-(in Marathi) How are you, Rajiv? -(camera clicking)
Namaste, Ms. Narayani.
Congratulations.
There's still time for the elections.
Congratulations for what?
Because you have some very famous people supporting you.
Please. Thank you! Thank you.
Amar Rajgopalan's support in my state?
Impressive.
Only a jeweller can truly judge a diamond, right?
(dramatic music continues)
Rajiv,
it looks like someone is jealous.
No, Ilyas,
Rajgopalan is the one who set this fire.
She's just watching the show.
Rajgopalan has supported me
so that he can attach his name to my campaign.
If this case goes to court,
then my name will be dragged through the mud along with his.
And the election
will be won by Narayani.
Rajiv, it's not too late. I will talk to Noyonika.
-We will manage this-- -No, Ilyas.
I don't want to win in politics by losing my family.
(dramatic music intensifies)
(dramatic music continues)
Noyonika.
You were absolutely right.
This Rajgopalan is a seasoned sinner.
There are two more victims.
Anjana Mehta and Shraddha Tyagi.
Their cases were also suppressed in the same way.
This is clear proof.
Malini has to agree now.
Let's take him to court.
(phone ringing)
Yes, Ilyas?
Are you going to fight the Rajgopalan case?
How do you know about that?
Noyonika, please. I beg of you, drop the case.
What?
Why?
Because Rajgopalan has just released a statement in support of Rajiv.
Oh, my God, Ilyas.
I have told you this before. Keep me far away from politics.
We can't.
Noyonika, Rajiv's success and your own can no longer be separated.
If this case goes to court,
then Rajiv will definitely lose the elections.
My clients will leave your firm too.
Think about it, Noyonika.
Are you willing to put Rajiv's victory, your career and your family
on the line just for one girl?
Just think about it. Please.
(dramatic music continues)
♪ Hush, hush, hush ♪