Vedaa (2024) Movie Script

1
Hey, you Mr Lawyer?
We're recording you, girl.
- Won't you spare us a glance?
- Let's go.
That's more like it.
Oh, she saw. She is staring!
What are you saying?
You carry on, I'll join. Okay.
This is for your stupid brother.
Valentine's gift.
Sister.
Can I get some water...
Thank you.
Thank you, sister.
Attention please.
The college boxing centre will accept
student applications from next week.
Students who want to enrol themselves,
must meet Coach Sunil Mahajan
at the boxing centre.
How's the construction
coming along, Sunil?
All good on with the interiors.
Need a couple of days
to finish the exteriors.
The Chief will be inspecting personally.
Hope you're not thinking
of getting into boxing and all?
It's about survival, sister.
And only the fittest survive.
I have been thinking...
Either a job under sports quota
or Masters?
Once I am out of here,
there will be no stopping this bird.
Brother!
When did you get here?
Are you going to ask me everything
from down there itself?
You little one!
Come up! I'll tell you everything.
Come here. Come here.
Did Aarti give you
a Valentines gift for me?
- You didn't tell me.
- Sorry, sorry.
What sorry sorry?
Here you go.
Please, brother...
Next time, find another way
to exchange gifts, please.
- iPhone!
- Shut up!
What happened?
Why are you two screaming?
No, it's nothing.
iPhone?
Personal number. Only for Aarti.
Brother.
Please, brother.
Control yourself, please.
- She comes from a high caste.
- What high caste?
What if her family says no?
You will get us killed.
- All of us killed.
- Shut up!
I won't let anyone die
while I am alive.
And if it comes to that
after I am dead,
then I will turn into a ghost
and come save you!
Come here.
Come here, girl. Come on.
Don't worry.
Tell me something, Gehnu?
Have you met my little sister?
I heard she will be learning boxing.
Bam!
She will surely save you.
Now get ready for the wedding.
Bloody hell.
Whose daughter did you say
it was, Raj Kishore?
Meghwal's daughter
from Hariyali village.
Come on, let's go.
Hurry up.
Move it.
Ratanlal, keep the manor ready!
Shift to fifth (gear) now!
Let's go. Let's go.
Let's go. Let's go.
Come on, let's go.
Stop. Park here.
Bloody hell.
Come over here.
Step behind.
Do you want to get shot?
Come on, guys.
Get out. Get out.
Come out, rascal.
Come out.
Bring the girl out!
Where have you hidden her?
Priest. Stop this right now.
What sort of compulsion is this?
When we told you
to think about your caste
and the community
before arranging the marriage.
Then why didn't you?
Don't forget your stature.
What is the problem?
The groom's family doesn't mind!
But we bloody well do!
Look down. Look down.
You don't have permission to look up!
Look down!
Bring the girl out!
Let her go.
Drag her out.
Beat up.
Save me.
Don't talk.
Careful. Careful with her.
She is our entertainment for tonight
Definitely brother!!!
Save me.
Turn on the car.
Her crying is like music to my ears.
Lower the camera.
Dalits are treated no better
than the dirt beneath the soles of feet...
There must be a protector,
that Mother Goddess has chosen for us.
I don't want a protector.
If there is, I want someone
who can turn the soles of my feet
into unbreakable weapons.
- Greetings.
- Greetings.
Dr. Mashoor Rao.
I have come from Mursheedabad.
Dr. Rao.
- Yes, tell me.
- Doctor.
Where is Dr. Naseem?
He is in Tangmarg.
Stuck in a snowstorm.
I can give you his number
if you don't believe me.
You can call him.
Take him inside to sister.
Sir, latest information.
Major Kanwar has entered the compound.
At ease.
Good.
How long before we have eyes?
We're on it, sir.
Pack your bags, we need to leave quickly.
Arre, drink some Kawha and leave...
Make sure you have something and go.
You need to hold the handle firmly!
Take three people along with you.
Be careful!!!
Finally the doctor is here.
We're live, sir.
Doctor.
His fever has not gone
down since 2 days.
And since yesterday,
he's been having trouble breathing.
Okay. Let me examine him.
Doctor, hurry up.
Take deep breaths, son.
Can we zoom in on this?
Sir, retina match.
It's Illiyas Kashmiri.
Confirmed.
I've got Iliyas in my sight, sir.
Permission to engage.
Track and extract only.
Please, sir. I can take him down.
He has vital information.
We can get it out of him.
You will stick to the plan, officer.
We need him.
- Alive!
- Shit.
I'm giving medication for now.
But we have
to shift him to a hospital.
Okay.
I'm calling an ambulance.
Doctor.
What's that written on your arm?
Jai Maa Kaali. Aayo Gorkhali!
(Hail Maa Kaali. The Gorkhas are here.)
Take this phoney doctor downstairs.
- Sir, order for Captain Mayank--
- No!
Not yet.
The doctor maybe phoney,
but the medicine is not.
Made in India.
Hurry up.
He is from the army?
I've lost the major.
Send the team in.
No, no, don't cut the feed, captain.
For God's sake,
can I get another feed, NOW?
Keep the team ready for extraction.
Sir.
Team, be in position for extraction.
Now, even you have to admit.
God is on our side.
Will somebody get me a feed now?
Trying to connect, Sir.
We don't have
the whole day here, do we?
Hello.
Sir, target recovered.
Ask the team to come
to the extraction point.
Abhi?
The team has already been sent.
Iliyas Kashmiri is still alive, right?
Abhi, listen to me very carefully.
We need Iliyas alive under
all circumstances.
He has critical information.
Please follow protocol...
Shit!
...then the consequences will be death.
Is this you?
Would you prefer a slow death
or an instant one?
Major Abhimanyu Kanwar.
Service Officer
in the 11th Gurkha Regiment.
Under the Armed Forces
Tribunal Act 2007,
based on your own confession,
for the crimes that include section 3A.
Dereliction of Duty,
not adhering to clear orders.
Section 7A.
Sabotaging mission and purpose.
This summary general court orders
for your immediate court martial.
You will not use this uniform
or rank here on under any circumstances.
Your pension is revoked,
and you're ordered,
to submit your service
weapon immediately.
For any such responsibility,
a criminal proceeding can be filed
against you at a civilian level.
"My yearning heart."
"Seeks your memories."
"I paid the price,"
"With my tears."
"Your fragrance dwells in my breaths."
"How can I lose your sensation?"
"I am trying to"
"Make my love"
"Successful."
"I have kept you safe"
"In the abode of my heart."
"And I am going"
"To fight with storms."
"I have made your resolutions mine."
"Your promises are my breaths."
"The promises that remained unfulfilled."
"I am praying for its fulfilment."
"Your fragrance dwells in my breaths."
"How can I lose your sensation?"
Wasn't I clear?
Why are you here?
I made a promise.
I've come up with something for you.
The college is run
by the Village Council.
I will speak to them for you.
We're supposed to meet the
Pradhan (Chief) tomorrow.
Take his blessings and start work.
This is Barmer.
Your attitude will get you nowhere.
Did you understand anything?
Did you hear what I said?
This soil boasts of the blood
of our ancestors.
Not sure about the blood of ancestors.
But this is definitely fresh blood.
Headmaster.
How are you?
What pandora's box have you opened?
Who will clean it up now?
Who is he?
Sir. Sir.
Greetings, sir.
I heard you found a body.
I hope it's not my daughter's...
Relax.
The storm hasn't arrived yet,
and you're already running for cover.
What if you can't stomach it?
You know my daughter's case, right?
She is missing.
Missing?!
This is a case of kidnapping!
But no one is going
to name the culprit.
Come with me. Order some tea
and a plate of snacks.
Come on.
Are you out of your mind?
She is lost. We will find her.
- This isn't right, Meena sir.
- Your tea.
Your deeds have probably
reached Pradhanji.
You don't have to get involved
in civilian matters.
Here, the judge,
jury and executioner
is the Pradhan (Chief).
Classes are conducted
in every corner of the district.
The Chief.
To educate our farmer brothers,
I've organised several such programs.
Jitendar Pratap Singh.
He's the Chief of 150 villages
in this district.
Show some respect
when you address him.
Or better yet,
you leave the talking to me.
Come on.
Sir. First, you set up solar panels.
After that,
you started water harvesting.
Now, what is this new interest?
It's called organic farming.
Broccoli, baby corn, cherry tomato.
For the progress of our district,
we must take the first step.
- Isn't that, right?
- Yes, sir.
- Come, Faizal.
- Yes, sir.
- Cut.
- Come on, this way.
Come on.
Yes
You must have received an update from
the committee
at the Bindh district of Haryana.
They propose to dismiss surnames
and instead, adopt the name
of the district or village.
This will help in abolishing
the caste system...
and everyone
will be perceived as equals.
What is your opinion?
It is a progressive proposal.
In that case, swords, knives,
and blades will all be
considered razors.
My uncle used to say,
"If we dress up a cat and a tiger
in the same skin,
"it doesn't make them equal.".
As I said, it's a good proposal.
It should be discussed.
Sir.
I heard some rumours.
Thought I should confirm with you first.
The police have recovered a dead body,
- from a suitcase.
- Yes.
The police have my full support.
Yes.
In fact, in a shameful act such as this,
if even my own brother
is suspected of being involved,
they can arrest him.
I demand a neutral investigation.
Can I take this on record, sir?
Make it tomorrow's headline!
Thank you.
He is my son-in-law.
I had spoken to you
- about the post of boxing assistant.
- Ahh, yes.
He has also been
a state-level gold medallist.
Fantastic.
Can he only defend or attack as well?
I think all he can do is stare.
I don't eat sweet.
Shivani, send the children to school.
Buddy...
Never say no to offerings.
I don't believe in Him.
Whom do you believe in?
A true atheist says too little,
or stays silent.
This statement was made
by Charles Darwin.
Now, it makes sense.
Give him the job.
I'm grateful, sir.
No need to be grateful.
I am not doing it for your sake.
Every Navratri, our family
organises a religious gathering
to worship women.
And I've been keeping
the tradition alive
for the past 15 years since
my father passed away.
She would sit on that chair.
While I sat on the ground.
I'd wash her feet with my own hands,
and say...
"Need your blessings
to uphold our honour and respect."
She would smile and say, "Amen".
She wasn't Uttamlal's daughter alone.
She was the daughter
of the entire village
My little sister.
What I am doing,
I'm doing for Rashi.
Give him the job.
He could come in handy.
Definition of, state in,
International law.
It's a common exam question.
Memorize the chapter thoroughly.
What's wrong?
Sorry.
Just wait.
How much for the...
- 1300! Too high.
- 1300! Too high.
Reduce the price.
- Sir.
- Yes.
Student.
Line up at the desk, everyone.
How many skipping ropes?
We have 15 or 16 skipping ropes.
How much?
What's written here?
499?
- Unbelievable. 499?
- I'll give you a better price.
Not done, son.
All this is for the college.
Don't give me these elaborate rates.
I want a 30% discount.
And where are the dumbbells?
This?
Show me the bill.
3 and will receive more by evening.
I need the proper bill.
Or I won't approve it.
- I want them in two days.
- Okay, sir.
No delays, okay.
Come, Major.
Okay then, Barmer Regiment, Attention!
I am Sunil Mahajan.
Mountbatten.
Your coach.
That's Major.
Your assistant couch.
Name, college ID, height, weight.
I want all these details.
Understood?
Your boxing training starts tomorrow.
I need all the information
in this register before that.
- Understood?
- Yes, sir.
Sir! Welcome.
Should have sent word.
I would have showed up.
Please.
Major, get that chair.
So these are the boys?
Yes. We are just making a list.
Come, sir.
Sit.
- Let's begin.
- Of course. Hold on.
Boys, state your name one by one.
- Vikram Singh!
- Vishal Chauhan!
Vijay Khandelwal.
Mann Singh.
- Anwar Bhasin.
- Amar Singh.
Vedaa Bairwa.
Get your college IDs tomorrow...
BAIRWA!
You want to learn boxing?
Yes.
With your permission?
Along with boys from the community?
Want to be a fighter?
- Sir, I can throw her out if you want...
- No!
Let her do her job.
Over there.
Bucket and mop.
Come on.
- Yes.
- Hurry up. Come on.
I'll film a video.
The girl should shine,
with her face as clear as glass.
Sir, how would you like
to proceed with the training?
Nothing much.
I heard you'll be
putting new mattresses.
We will warm them up, that's all!
Sorry. Slip of tongue.
Not at all.
What are you doing?
Don't be crazy.
Dustied it up.
Sorry. It slipped!
- What is this?
- Careful, Major.
Are you okay, sir?
Coach sir, my...
We'll talk tomorrow, kid.
- Tomorrow.
- Sir.
Get ready.
We'll be doing a demonstration.
Hurry up.
Major. Keep this one in the cupboard.
The coach should have one as well.
- Sir.
- Yes.
My kit?
Move off.
Think about getting married, child.
Don't waste your money.
Go on. Come on.
- Leave.
- Come on, Major.
Everyone... Listen carefully.
I won't repeat myself.
Five punches in boxing are essential.
You must learn them!
Come, sir.
Let's give the boys a demonstration.
Come.
Now, boys.
The first punch is a "Jab".
Get in the boxing stance.
This is a "Jab".
This is "Cross."
This is "Uppercut"
This is "Body Shots"
This is "Hook."
Hey... Didn't you understand?
I did, sir. I completely understood!
This is a jab, a cross,
an uppercut, a hook...
and a body shot.
- Don't listen, do you?
- Please, sir.
Let me deal with her, please.
You focus on the training.
I will talk to her.
Kid, this is an expensive game.
Go home. Go on.
Come on.
Go away.
Forget her.
Guard up. Get into stance.
Listen to me.
Did you have dinner?
Yes.
Vegetable curry.
Mom made bread and lentils.
Keep some for me.
Where did you get
this expensive phone from?
Dad, I...
Where did you get
this expensive phone from?
Wait.
- Come on.
- Dad.
Get out.
Get out.
- Get out of this house.
- Listen to me.
Get out.
- Dad.
- Get out.
- Dad.
- Get out.
- Dad.
- Get out.
Be quiet.
All of you stay quiet.
No one will interfere today.
Dad.
Get out.
I said we don't need you.
Get out. Get out.
You should be grateful.
Be grateful the Baithak
(Village Council) doesn't know.
It's Khandelwal's daughter
this idiot is romancing.
Dad, it's not...
Quiet. Shut up!
They will chop you up
and throw you in the river.
No one will come to your help.
You are a Bairwa's son.
And that's your reality.
I made a mistake, father.
Forget her.
Look, son.
You cannot pluck a star
with your hand, son.
Forget her.
Forget that girl.
Father, have some pickles.
I don't want it.
It's really delicious. At least try it.
But I don't want it...
Sorry, father. I'll take some.
How is it?
Nice.
I washed it, dried it, peeled it,
grounded it and kept it to soak!
Come to the point.
Stop beating around the bush.
Come to the point.
I want... Boxing kit, shoes... 20,000!
What for, Vedaa?
You've haven't even knitted
a sweater yet.
You and your ever-changing hobbies.
Can you get it for 12,000?
Absolutely, father.
We can buy the shoes another time.
Fine.
After dinner, we'll go to the ATM.
Okay. Thank you, father.
5,6,7
Vedu. Will you be able to learn it?
Absolutely.
And what if the Chief's brother
and his friends misbehave with us?
No chance.
We'll beat them up!
What's the payment amount?
5,6,7,8,9
Vedu. Listen.
Keep this as well.
But, sister, you won this money
at the Maths Olympiad.
So what?
Now they will help you win, Vedaa.
But you have to become...
My fighter Vedaa.
Fighter Vedaa.
Listen...record it.
I'm recording.
Here comes the student.
Careful. You knocked her down.
She came into the middle.
Pick her up.
Move her away.
Careful... Look.
Careful. Careful.
She is hurt.
Such rule-breakers all of you are!
Let her breathe.
Get some fresh air.
Move aside.
This is irritating, move it aside.
Listen.
So you want to learn boxing, is it?
Let me teach you.
Sunehre, what were those
five types of punches?
Sir, they were... Jab.
Cross.
Then uppercut.
And then hook and body shot.
Right.
Look at the little girl's reflexes!
I had said...
Remember your stature.
- There is some jaggery in that box.
- I don't like sweets.
Don't like it?
What do you like then?
Do you drink blood?
I am a vegetarian.
What are you even doing here?
I was thinking the same thing...
What a nuisance.
Where are you going?
Why fuss over it
Amidst the chaos
You were sound asleep
What's up, spill it out
What did you
do last night
What was your love upto
Why the fuss
Why the fuss
Where should I go now
Whose door should I knock
Whom should I tell my tale
Help me out
Where should I go now
Whose door should I knock
Whom should I tell my tale
Help me out
There is curfew at my home
what's causing him the stress
Why the fuss
Help me out
My love is lazy
It's all ruined
My love slept last night
Help me out
It's all ruined
Help me out
My love slept last night
Help me out
Simple little guy
has turned into a fool for you
He's been unhappy,
since you became his wife
The town is buzzing
About your wife
Amidst the chaos
You were sound asleep
What did you do last night
Spill it out
What was your love upto
Don't hide anymore
Don't hide anymore
Amidst the chaos
Mom out shopping
we were alone at home
I thought he'd say
come, let's play
In laws out shopping
we were alone at home
I thought he'd say
come, let's play
He's cozy under the blanket
I expected a tussle
Wasted all the time
As mom returned back
My love is lazy
It's all ruined
My love slept last night
Help me out
Lets go get chammo
Ready.
I'm going to enjoy tonight!!!
What's happening behind the door?
Where is she?
Where is Chammo?
Why did you use to stick so closely to her?
Don't worry. I'm here with you.
Where is she
Go with Mary!!!!
Turn it off!
Raj Kishore.
Turn it off!
Turn it off!
At least lock the door,
for God's sake.
Hey.
Who is there?
Sunhere. Open.
- Help!
- Who the hell is there?!
Your god damn father!
Open the door. I will show you.
About me.
Catch him.
Rascal.
Anybody there?
Shut up.
- Sunhere.
- Sir. Coming, sir.
Open the door.
Go see who is that.
Sir. Sir.
I can't get it opened.
Go check who that rascal is.
Make a video of that rascal.
Go.
Why you...
Why you...
Don't let him escape.
Hey, stop!
Surrendering to you.
You dare to mess with me, huh?
I'll make your grave right now.
Hey!
Wait.
Who was that?
Who was that?
Where did he go?
Turn on the lights.
Where did he go?!
Hey.
I recorded everything.
Did you find out who he was?
Who?
If I wasn't locked inside the room,
he would be lying unconscious over here.
You tell me.
His face was covered, sir.
We took a statement of the dancers.
But no one saw anything.
This is weird.
Back in the day, when we killed,
people would say they saw nothing.
Now we are getting beaten up,
and even the dancers claim
they didn't see anything.
After nurturing it for generations,
the seeds of fear we instilled have
grown into a bountiful tree.
But you idiots.
You can't even maintain it!
Who from Barmer could take on
our whole gang?
What if he's not from Barmer?
Get me details of the soldier.
Yes, sir.
It was a tough fight, sister.
Coach sir said, "Upper...cut".
And I punched with all my strength!
And he got knocked out.
Vedaa.
You are a fighter...
- Sorry. Sorry.
- Please, sister.
Sorry. Sorry.
Okay.
What was I saying?
That even I am thinking
of taking up boxing.
Will I be able to do it?
What was that you said?
There are four types of punches. Right?
First is uppercut,
second is jab.
The third is toss...
- And the fourth is...
- Sister. It's not "toss". It's "cross".
Sorry!
How would I know?
You know, Vedaa.
You will be the first boxer
from the Bairwa family.
Imagine. All our cousins
will be scared of us!
You've done so much,
might as well teach me too?
Catch!
You'll need two more weeks
to walk straight.
I'm here for the next two years.
Are you going somewhere?
Can you jump?
Greetings, sir.
Greetings, sir.
I apologise for the delay.
Please...
Would you like to say something?
Over here.
He has an attitude.
Say something.
- Sir.
- One photo.
This way, sir.
Lo and behold,
Jitendar Pratap Boxing Ring.
Vedaa where are you going?
She is out of her mind.
Sir, we bought these equipment
for training.
This way, sir.
These are the 14 candidates
we have selected
for the boxing competition.
We'll have a demonstration
for you after the inspection.
Come on, boys. Get ready.
This is great, Principal sir.
The Holi party should be organized
in the college as well.
As you wish.
Let everyone in Barmer witness
this new gift from the Village Council.
As you wish, sir.
How are you?
What is this?
It's called a speed bag.
Will it test me too?
One picture, Chief.
This is a pride moment.
This is the only boxing ring
in the entire area.
Boxers will receive the best training.
- I believe this year my brother, Suyog,
- Not here. You will ruin everything.
Listen to me.
Suyog Singh will win the gold medal
in the boxing competition.
Every Navratri, your family holds
a religious gathering to worship women.
The girls sit on the chair.
While you sit on the ground...
Wash their feet with your
own hands, and say...
"Need your blessings to uphold
our honour and respect."
They smile and say....
Amen.
I told him this story.
Come to the point.
He's given you his blessings.
Now ask for what you want?
Sir...Sir...
- Speak up.
- I...
What is wrong? Speak up.
If I could get permission to participate
in the boxing competition...
Aren't you Bairwa's daughter?
Do you want to compete?
Yes.
Fantastic.
Keep progressing
and pull your community out
from this pit of backwardness.
- Mountbatten.
- Sir.
- Take down her name.
- It will be done, sir.
Give her all the facilities.
Done, sir.
Fantastic.
Yes, sir.
- You must win!
- Yes, sir.
Thank you.
Anything else I can do?
Okay. Bravo.
Yes.
- Come, sir.
- Chief.
You were amazing.
This is front page news.
Come.
The person in charge of cleaning
has already put on the uniform.
This is from you.
This one's from the junior chief.
This from the chief.
Look over there.
Good God.
The air's filled with colours in Holi,
tell the fiance
The air's filled with colours in Holi,
tell the fiance
Tell the fiance
Tell the fiance
The air's filled with colours in Holi
tell the neighbourhood
tell the fiance
The air's filled with colours in Holi
tell the neighbourhood
tell the fiance
My gait's full of attitude.
My gait's full of mesmerising.
Here comes the festival of colours.
tell the neighbourhood
tell the fiance
Here comes the festival of colours.
tell the neighbourhood
tell the fiance
The air's filled with colours in Holi
tell the neighbourhood
tell the fiance
The air's filled with colours in Holi
tell the neighbourhood
Lets fly in colours
forget all your senses
and dance in the presence of bhang
I don't need any permission
I hesitate in holi season
today with my will I will eat
all days of struggle
Or the world is like a monkey,
it is ginger, and make money, spend money
Shy people would show their shame
lets light the dance floor on fire
get parkour time energy on the dance floor
red, yellow green range all
no one is bad, one mus be adamant
Gulal flows in holi
The noise is up to Bombay
My heart's taken a leap
I sway without a care.
I sway without a care.
The air's filled with colours in Holi
tell the neighbourhood
To the neighbourhood.
The air's filled with colours in Holi
I sway without a care.
without a care.
Colours in the air...
Colours in the air...
Colours in the air...
Colours in the air...
Colours in the air...
Colours in the air...
Colours in the air...
Colours in the air...
My heart's taken a leap
I sway without a care.
I sway without a care.
The air's filled with colours in Holi
tell the neighbourhood
TTo the neighbourhood.
Colours in the air...
Colours in the air...
Colours in the air...
Colours in the air...
Colours in the air...
Colours in the air...
Colours in the air...
Colours in the air...
Bravo.
Great going.
They look so great together, eh?
Come on.
Uttamlal.
The college has become a lover's point!
Look at this. Bairwa's son
and Khandelwal's daughter.
Right under your nose!
The boy is not from our college, sir.
But his sisters are.
They must have brought him in.
Bairwa.
Yes... Sir.
How long have you been living
in this village?
I was born here, sir.
I am asking how many years?
Fifty... Fifty five years.
What did you not understand
in these fifty-five years?
My boy crossed the line, sir.
He made a mistake.
Even we can make mistakes.
Let's chop him into pieces.
- Bring my blade.
- Bring the blade...
No one's going to do anything!
Savages all of you.
This is a civil matter.
We'll deal with it
in a civilised manner.
Let me refresh your minds again.
My name, Jitendar Pratap Singh.
I'm the Chief of 150 village
councils in Barmer.
I was chosen by you.
Even I respect the untouchable
and caste system.
Why you ask?
Why?
Because I didn't make this law.
These arrangements were made in heaven.
You and I are nobody to change them.
Since what you did was a sin,
you deserve to be punished.
Son...
Walk up to the girl.
You too.
Get on your knees.
Bow down.
Rub your nose.
Are you thinking about something?
Hmmm...
What?
Vedu.
Tell me.
Why are Shudras from the feet?
Arrangement made in heaven,
like the Chief said.
Sleep. It's pretty late.
Then why are we taught the law?
Why are we made
to swear by the constitution?
Why don't they simply explain
this arrangement instead?
It's all about power, Vedaa.
Now sleep. It's late.
Where is the girl?
- Which girl, sir?
- The girl...
Don't make a public spectacle here!
- Sorry, sorry.
- Where is the girl? Aarti?
Tell us or you will get in trouble.
There is no one here.
- Bairwa sir.
- There is no one here.
Is this what you have
taught your son?
Even after bringing shame to the village,
you still haven't learned your lesson.
Baniyas can't hide their money,
but you managed to hide an entire girl!
Your son has eloped with
the girl since last night.
- Warrant!
- Papa!!
Oh!! This is a love letter.
Bairwa sir,
the boy and girl have eloped.
My dear mummy-papa.
Take them along.
- Take them in custody.
- Leave.
Keeping quiet won't help anyone.
If they get their hands
on the boy before us,
then you two will be responsible
for your brother's death.
I'll handle it.
Bairwa.
Sir.
Will your boy marry her?
Will your boy marry her?
How can he marry her...
How many times have I said not
to talk when elders are speaking...
Call your brother.
Sir... His phone is switched off...
Email. WhatsApp. Social media.
Anywhere?
Get in touch and ask him!
Will he marry her?
If he agrees,
then all is forgiven.
I will talk to the girl's family.
Yes.
But don't test me this time.
If he betrays her after marriage,
remember...
There is no dearth of trees
and ropes in Barmer.
No, sir... He will never betray her.
Let's go.
Vinod's mother.
My son's life is saved.
His life is saved!
(Chant)
The Chief has invited me.
I have to go.
I've made dinner for you.
Make sure you eat.
Is your phone on?
Just in case...
(Chant)
There won't be
any patrolling today, Meena.
Move your car.
Back.
This road is closed,
turn back.
(Chant)
Sir.
Sir.
You two are looking so happy.
That's it, that's it.
What can I even gift you two?
You already have each
other forever and ever. Right?
But you deserve a gift.
Slaughter them!
Sir?
Vinod. Vinod.
The sisters are for you all
to share and enjoy.
Run, children. Run away.
Run.
This way.
Don't let the girl's escape.
Help us.
- Open the door, please.
- Anybody there?!
- Please open the door!
- Someone is there?
Please open the door!
- Help us, please.
- Please. I beg you!
Open the door. Please!!
Help us!
Help us, please.
Help us, brother. Please.
Take both of us inside.
No, no listen, listen...
Run, sister! Run!
- We found their veil
- We'll find them too.
I think they went this way.
Let's go.
Give it over there.
Over there, over there, yes, here.
Where did you go?
Look there.
Spread out. Tear them limb to limb.
As you say.
Look there.
This way.
Leave the younger one for me.
We'll leave her for you.
We can't run, Vedaa.
We can't run.
There will be a photo shoot.
We will make you famous.
I want to live.
Vedaa. I want to live.
You're a fighter, right, Vedaa?
Spread out.
Save me, Vedaa. Please.
Find her.
There is only one way left.
What?
You run, I'll divert their attention.
- What? Meaning?
- Sister, only one of us can get out.
You run, I'll divert them.
Just promise me,
You won't turn around.
Is that it, Vedaa?
Run and don't look back. Yes?
Bloody useless, you all.
Look in the corner.
Yes, sister.
Run, sister.
- Sister.
- There she is!
Run, Vedaa.
Run, Vedaa.
Find the young one.
Run and don't look back, Vedaa!
Run.
Catch her.
Run, Vedaa.
Remember our promise, Vedaa!
Catch her.
Catch her.
Run, Vedaa. Our promise!
Go and get her.
Catch the other one.
Find the younger one.
And the bear looked angry.
The two rabbits were hiding.
Where were they?
Where were they?
Yes.
We got the older one, brother.
Still hunting for the younger one.
Don't let her escape.
She won't.
And then the bear roared.
My sister, my brother...
Their marriage...
Chief...
Sister...
Marriage...
The chief destroyed it.
The wedding...
Why are we going to the mansion?
No.
No.
I called his regiment.
He was expelled from the force.
Reason is still unknown.
I've left my number for his senior,
He will call back.
Can we talk?
Bring the chairs.
Sit.
If Uttam's daughter can be
Barmer's daughter...
Then why not Bairwa's daughter?
Of course she is. Education, skills,
community weddings...
Whatever Bairwas ask for,
I give it to them with folded hands.
But if they mar our social order
and honour,
even my own daughter
would be punished with death.
Who are you?
You are not the head of
any legitimate council.
Just the chief of
this self-made committee.
Who gave you the power to act God
and pronounce punishment?
I have been chosen
through proper protocol.
What are your qualifications?
That you're a high school graduate?
Or that you have five acres of land
with a personal toilet at home,
along with running water facility?
I am an engineer, boy.
Electronics Communication.
Polytechnic, Jaisalmer.
Land ownership, 250 acres.
Declared.
Of which I've leased 100 acres.
The rest is free for farmers.
Want to use the toilet?
Take a right when you exit.
I've built 25 cubicles
for the entire village.
You...
You are going to talk
to me about punishment?
When you couldn't save your wife.
His wife worked in Kashmir.
One day, the terrorists came...
...and chopped her head off.
And what did you do?
This is Barmer.
Here, people who are in the wrong
Place one hand of theirs on the head
and the other on the balls.
Get the girl.
Come here.
Hey...
It was surely him the other day,
beating everyone up.
If you wanted to fight,
then why did you bring her here?
Why didn't you run?
That is my nature.
First, I give diplomacy a chance.
Try solving problems through talks.
Then, my hands do the talking.
Aren't you afraid of dying?
Anyone who says
he's not afraid of dying
is either a liar...
or a Gorkha.
I can't tussle,
I can only fight wars.
You have two options.
Reconciliation...
Or war.
One, two,
three, four... Five, six, seven...
Eight, nine,
ten.
That's it.
As kids, when we competed
with a weaker opponent,
we would give them a ten-step lead.
And would softly say...
"Run, scoundrel."
Run, scoundrel.
Amen!
Berwa uncle, come here.
Abhimanyu has sent a message.
Vedaa is alive.
Brother, are you alright?
The police will...
- Scan every inch of the city.
- Yes...
Surround it from all sides,
except for the police station.
Where's the girl?
Papa? Mummy?
They are still alive,
for you.
The items?
Yes.
Does she have any relatives
she can go to?
She has an uncle in Khejarla.
Take her there for her own sake.
I thought there were
three people leaving tonight
and not one.
Don't worry about me.
I have to.
I am obligated to.
Made a promise to her.
Tonight, think about her,
not the promise.
Sometimes, life gives you a chance
to keep those alive whom you've lost.
This girl's life
is now your responsibility.
You know that she would have said
the same if she was alive, right?
I wish she was.
So that I could ask her,
why was she so persistent?
Because persistence yields fruition.
Bloody hell.
Like father, like daughter.
You two don't be seen together.
And cross the state border
before dawn tomorrow.
Let's go.
How will they get to Khejarla?
On foot?
- Hello.
- Hello.
Just got a call from the Control Room.
They've spotted an ambulance
driving via Baitu.
The ambulance belongs to Janta Hospital
which shut down five years ago.
- You go after them. I am coming.
- Yes, okay.
Let's go. Faster.
Take this position.
Stop the car.
Coach sir.
Coach sir...look...
Go after them. Don't lose sight.
Don't let them go.
Let's go. Let's go.
Can you drive?
- Do you know how to drive? Do you?!
- Yes, little bit.
Very good.
Move. Come on.
Why you...
Vedaa, brake!
Go.
Soldier.
Stop.
Hey, soldier! He's lost his mind.
Make a video.
Got her. Got her.
Let's make a final video of the girl.
Sit.
Why are you crying?
Why are you crying?
Why are you crying?
Why are you crying?
Don't cry.
Don't cry. Don't cry.
Don't cry.
Don't cry.
Don't cry.
Don't cry.
Who all were there with him?
He was alone.
Huh?
He was alone.
One man!
Your police couldn't catch one man?
I'll deploy everyone from the cyber cell
to every check post in the district.
Don't worry, Chief.
By morning, their dead bodies
will be lying at your feet.
Look, I want them alive.
I will kill them.
When luck isn't in our favour,
we should strategise.
By hook or by crook,
try everything in your power, nephew.
This is your last chance.
Consider it done, uncle.
The entire district
of Barmer has been sealed off.
Our boys are at every highway,
every lane.
Yes, but they are not on the highway.
Forget the highway.
And scan the dirt roads.
Bring more manpower.
Police officials, insurgents,
goons, animals,
whatever you can get.
Rope them in.
Why are you saving me?
Why?
If we travel along Loni river,
we'll reach Khejarla.
But...
There is no point going there.
Meaning?
Meaning...
All our relatives will be scared.
If we never stood up for anyone...
Why will anyone invite
trouble for our sake?
We have to go someplace.
Court.
What's the point?
The case will drag on.
You will keep getting new dates.
You will keep getting threats.
They may shoot you outside
the court itself.
What will you gain?
Hope.
I will get some hope.
Even you go on postings.
I never stop you from going.
Then why are you stopping me?
Because this is not your job.
Meeting the Hurriyat as an author
and passing information
to Intel is not your job.
Why can't it be?
And why do you get to decide that?
Rashi, you don't have to raise
the revolutionary flag for everything.
What you're doing is dangerous,
and we've got professionals
to handle it.
Clearly, they can't.
Which is why they've asked
for help from a civilian.
Can't believe this.
What's the worst that can happen?
I will lose.
But at least I will go down fighting.
At least I would've tried!
- Rashi...
- Don't.
Never stop someone when
they are trying to do something good.
Just say,
"Go ahead and try if you want to...
...I am with you."
As the saying goes,
"All one needs is another's hand,
then you're never alone."
Whether you know or not,
you're the one I am crazy about.
You are my love.
I look for excuses,
to be close to you.
Take a step towards me.
Don't ask me
what the heart desires.
I just know
I can belong to no one else.
I didn't realise
how attached I am to you.
This love will not lessen
If I can't make you mine,
I'll see you again
in the next lifetime.
I'll see you again
in the next lifetime.
I'll see you again
in the next lifetime.
Uncle has a drinking habit.
- Uncle?
- Vedaa!
God bless.
Wasn't it Vinod's wedding today?
They killed everyone, uncle.
Who killed everyone, my child?
Are you going to ask all these questions
while pointing that gun at me?
Don't worry, child.
We will leave for Jodhpur
in the morning.
We'll find an officer we know.
We'll call your parents
from there. Okay?
Army?
Assam Regiment.
How did you know?
He was in the army too.
Gorkha Regiment.
Sorry, sir. I didn't realise.
I've been court-martialled.
You're saving her life...
You seem like a good man to me.
- Are you still in the army, or...
- Retired now, sir.
I got a government job, so...
I'll get some water.
Coach sir... Umm
Hey.
Stop. Shhhh.
Go on.
The deal was to give you information.
Not to be your scapegoat.
Why should I go in?
To get shot?
You will get shot anyway.
Think again.
Go on.
Go.
Rascal.
Weapons down.
Weapons down.
Rascal shot me.
Have you all gone deaf?
Throw your guns down.
Throw it down.
Throw it!
So many medals hung on the wall,
but not a single regiment badge.
Who would know the meaning
of that better than me?
You were court-martialled.
What price did you put on me, uncle?
10,000? 15,000?
The price would have surely been low,
since I'm lower caste.
It's my life in exchange for yours.
That's the price.
Who else knows we are here?
Coach sir, he's my uncle!
Who else knows we are here?
Uncle...
We've reached the tower.
We're bringing in more force.
Vedaa, run!
Coach sir!
Check ahead.
Come on.
Spread around.
Spread around.
Keep checking.
Look over there.
Check there.
In that corner.
Over there.
Go and check down there.
Spread out.
Son-in-law, it has become dawn.
Come out now.
- Breaking news of the hour!
- Keep following the sun, you'll find me.
Your friend, that traitor Mountbatten.
- You...
- Come quickly.
Come on.
Look there...
Stop. Look there.
Hurry up.
Where will they escape?
Where will they escape?
Someone's over there.
Catch him.
Over here. Over here!
Hey...catch that rascal.
Catch that girl.
Vedaa.
Soldier.
I wish you had given up earlier,
for your own good.
Teach him a lesson now.
I will handle the girl.
Her time has come.
Take care of him!
Shut down your police stations, Purohit.
I'm doing your jobs for you.
Now hurry up over here
and write the report.
Hurry up. Let's go.
Bloody idiots!
Can't do one job properly!
Over there!
Let's see you escape now!
Where will you go now?
Coach sir!
Why you...
Shoot him, Purohit.
Don't let them escape.
Stop all this. Stop this drama.
Barricade all exits.
No one goes out!
Where is the girl?
Where is she?
Out of my way. Where is she?
Where is the girl?
Attention. Attention.
No need to be afraid.
We are searching for a terrorist.
A woman constable
will be checking the females.
The men form a line, please.
Women and children on the other side.
Come on.
Chief, we are trying!
Please don't make
things difficult for us.
Find them!
We are doing our jobs, chief.
Please cooperate with us.
The police are here for you.
We are only looking for a terrorist.
The female constable will
check all the women very carefully.
Don't be afraid.
We are on your side.
Help us so we can protect you.
Hold the line.
The police are here for you.
We are only looking for a terrorist.
Don't be afraid.
We are on your side.
Yes, this one.
Do I have to tell you separately.
Stand over here.
Son. Don't be scared.
The police are here
for your protection.
The police is your friend.
We are looking for a terrorist.
I am telling them, priest.
Yes, absolutely.
Constable, take him away.
Vedaa.
Father, I really tried to save Gehna...
But I...
Here's what you asked for.
A timetable of the trains
that depart from here.
First, decide where we go from here.
That's why I have called you.
Explain to her.
Madam doesn't like relatives.
What?
Where will you go at
a time like this, child?
- Court.
- Huh?
Court.
Which one? Do you even know?
High Court.
628/4F2.
Dangiyawas Bypass Road
Working hours - morning 9 AM
to evening 5 PM.
And what will the court do?
Article 46 and 22!
We can invoke a three-member bench.
Under section 231A,
an FIR is not required.
Dalit Rights, Section 129 is applicable.
You have taught me law, father. Right?
I did.
And now I, myself,
will introduce you to reality.
You can achieve nothing on your own.
I have a friend in Cuttack.
I've spoken to him.
You go there.
Go there, and if by chance,
they find you...
So that those upper caste vultures
don't get their hands on his daughter,
A father is handing a blade to her.
And you...
were ranting about relatives.
Enough, father.
We've forgotten to breathe.
I know the ways of the world, child.
Do what you want,
but you're destined
to lose this battle.
Even if I lose,
I want to go down fighting!
Even if I lose,
I will go down fighting.
If I lose,
your blade will come in use.
Hello.
Hello.
Hello!
Hello.
Can you hear me, brother?
Hello.
Yes, he's right here.
Come and light his pyre.
Hello.
I'm sending you the location.
- Send our location to my brother.
- Yes sir.
Until then, let's have a final round with
Ms. Heavy Weight Champion here.
Even with the hair gone,
you look tasteful.
Truly amazing.
Right, soldier?!
No, no, no.
Don't make that mistake.
Brother.
I will kill you using your own methods.
Hey...
Look at me.
Look at me.
Look at me!
Gehna wasn't listening to us,
just like this.
We kept telling her to stop, stop.
But no, she jumped into the water.
She was all wet.
We had to dry her.
We always have cans of petrol
lying in the car.
And a lighter in the dashboard.
Doused her. Doused her. Doused her.
And boom...
Burnt her alive.
I've thought of a special
scheme for you.
You have a feisty tongue, right?
Come on, now open your mouth.
Open your mouth.
Open up...
Why you...
Forgive me.
Forgive me, soldier.
Forgive me.
In boxing,
there are five types of punches.
Remember?
Or do I have to remind you?
Come on, make a video now.
First is jab.
Second is cross.
Third is hook.
Sister.
Fourth is body-shot.
You're still the bloody sole of my shoe!
I am not a shoe...
I am an unbreakable weapon, chief.
Oh, oh, oh! I forgot the last one.
This is the uppercut.
Hey...
You enjoy burning people alive,
right, chief?
So just for you,
I have a super special scheme.
Just stay conscious.
I will need your help.
Before or after reaching the court?
- Where is here?
- This is the location he gave us.
Suyog?
Pick up.
Over there.
Suyog?
Suyog?!
NOOOOOO.....
Our ancestors are here.
They've come to bless us.
Now, you will rewrite their destiny.
We will blow the final trumpet
of this war.
Open all the roads.
Now we'll prepare
a trap for Abhimanyu.
We will blow the final trumpet
of this war.
Run, nephew.
Move forward.
Don't let the girl reach the judge.
Come on.
Shoot her.
- Where did they go?
- Uncle that way.
Check that way.
- Where is the judge?
- Don't know.
- Where is the judge?
- Don't know.
Good morning, soldier.
Shoot, soldier.
He's right in front.
Shoot anyone you see.
Yes, yes, relax.
Vedaa, you'll have
to go ahead on your own.
And you?
Don't worry about me.
No, no, Coach sir. I cannot...
Vedaa.
Do you know why Gehna chose
you instead of herself?
Because she knew you alone could win.
Don't shatter her faith.
Shoot the man not the wall.
The soldier's time has come.
Vedaa, run.
Got him.
Coach sir!
Come on, Vedaa.
Listen, Vedaa.
Go, Vedaa.
Let's go, Vedaa.
The soldier is down, uncle.
Let's put an end to his story, nephew.
Throw a grenade.
Come here.
Guard here.
Get the gun.
Let's go.
Uncle, go after the girl.
I will join you after
giving this soldier his final medal.
Come on.
Soldier.
Hey, Soldier.
Judge sir.
Judge sir, listen to me.
Open up. Listen to me.
Open up.
- Judge sir.
- Open the door.
For God's sake open the door.
Listen to me.
Meghwal!!
One who feeds you,
you must be loyal to him.
Little one...
You like to fly, don't you?
I will clip your wings.
Run away.
Run, child.
Trying to save your father, are you?
You are bleeding so much.
Forget this, Coach sir.
Let's go to the hospital first.
I don't want to go now.
Did you forget your training?
When you are so close to winning,
you cannot back down.
Please, Coach sir...
Time for the knockout punch.
Go, Vedaa.
No, Coach sir...
Go.
Come on.
Careful.
Soldier!
Hey, soldier!
I said I will get you till here.
No, Coach sir...
Do not break my trust, Vedaa.
Coach sir...
Hey, soldier!
My name is Vedaa Bairwa.
I come from a low caste.
My family was tortured,
my brother...
My brother, Vinod Bairwa
and sister, Gehna Bairwa
were brutally murdered.
And the administration did not help us.
I request you under
Article 226 of the Constitution of India,
and section 482 of CrPC
that my case should go to trial.
I simply want you to listen...
Don't break the trust, Vedaa.
Don't break the trust.
What?
What?
I had told you.
I'll give you a 10-step lead.
No one will listen to her.
There will be no trial or judgment.
Call the girl outside.
These lectures yield no results.
This is the law of creation!
Nothing will change.
Because it is
He who has made these laws.
What can these bloody judges do?
That's what they all say...
Everyone says
what can the judge do?
Papa, Coach sir,
Gehna, they all said that.
I was stupid to trust you.
Because this is not your fault,
it's mine...
to be born a Dalit
and a woman on top of that...
These people who won't even touch us,
how will they let us live with dignity?
And the people like you who can make
a difference to this social evil,
are scared and locked up in a room.
Your parents didn't read
the Mahabharat, did they?
If they had, they wouldn't have
named you Abhimanyu.
Because Abhimanyu
gets trapped in the maze
and cannot break out of it.
Hey, soldier!
Leave me.
She hasn't finished speaking yet.
I don't want much from you.
Except for my rights!
The right to live.
The right to live with dignity.
The right to live with respect.
The right to breathe!
Because I want to breathe.
All I want to do is breathe,
and all my sister wanted
to do was laugh,
and all my brother wanted
to do was to be in love.
We want to breathe.
Just breathe.
Let go.
Please, someone, hear my case.
Let go.
Let go.
Let go. Let go. Let go.
Let go. Let go.
Let go. Let go. Let go.
Let go. Let go.
Let go. Let go. Let go.
Let go. Let go.
I will hear your case.
Let go. Let go. Let go.
Let go. Let go.
"Whenever virtue subsides
and wickedness prevails
I manifest myself
to establish virtue and destroy evil."
When evil oversteps its boundaries,
I will manifest to protect righteousness.
If you had read the Mahabharat properly,
you would know,
That a woman's wrath,
her disrespect,
can topple an entire kingdom.
I am just the charioteer.
The real warrior is in there.
She alone will break
your fake law and order system.
What did you get from all this?
What I couldn't get from taking a life,
I got from saving one.
Peace.
Now, I will give you salvation.
Amen.