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My dad meant everything for me.

'He was my everything.'

'My dad,

my best friend, my confidante.'

'We were very happy together.'

'We had an old bungalow

in South Mumbai..'

'..and some builder wanted to raze

it down and build a shopping mall.'

Think about it.

'But dad didn't want

to sell it at any cost.'

'He used to say that.'

'..no one sells their

family portrait for any price.'

He didn't accept this deal.

'But they were businessmen.'

No!

'Dad's emotional talk

had no meaning for them.'

'Gradually requests

turned into threats.'

'And when threats didn't work,

they started scaring us.'

'They would either disconnect

our electricity or telephone line.'

'But dad didn't lose courage.'

'He kept fighting.'

'But they knew,

that dad didn't need money.'

'So they created the need.'

'They used political pressure.'

'..and got dad fired from his job.'

'Not just that.'

'They made sure that he

didn't get a job anywhere else.'

'A man can stand

humiliation from others.'

'But when he loses

respect in his own eye..'

'..he's completely shattered.'

'I saw dad die a little each day.'

'And then one day,

that courageous man..

...lost..'

Ahana.

I am just a psychiatrist for others.

But I've seen you grow up.

I'm like your mother.

Look, in such situations.

...keeping to yourself

only does more damage.

You can share anything with me.

After dad's death.

I was shattered from within.

I can't fight the world now.

I'll sell my property to

those builders and go a new place.

Where I won't have to fight anyone?

And what if you face problems

in that new place too?

You'll shift to a

different place again?

Running away from problems

is not the solution, Ahana.

You have to learn to fight.

I know..

But. I don't have

the strength to fight.

I've decided.

Fine.

I don't want to pressurize you now..

But yes.. you know it,

if you want share anything.

...I am just a call away.

These are Alprazolam pills.

It'll help you fight anxiety.

Thank you.

One more thing.

The urge to commit

suicide is genetic.

Whatever you're experiencing,

thinking right now..

...is taking you in that direction.

Don't ever go there.

I know you are strong.

Ahana, if we live in our past,

it makes us depressed..

...and thinking of the

future makes us restless.

So you should live in the present.

Because the present is beautiful.

There's nothing wrong in it.

That's sweet.

Finally we agree on one thing.

The Forest Department is helping us.

They will soon find a solution.

But as long as that's not done..

...I would request all of

you not to wander in the forest.

If we can't go in the forest.

...what's the point

of staying in this hotel?

It's just a matter of few days.

We're really sorry

for this inconvenience.

I'll wrap up this

as soon as possible.

Hey you..

You're doing a great job.

Don't worry.

Amit. - Yes, boss.

We'll be also making rice

cakes and lentil for breakfast.

Ready the coconut chutney.

- Okay, boss.

Hello.

It's me.

Your beloved.

Your love.

How's the kid?

If the kid's ill,

then take her to a doctor.

Wife, don't trust

the newspapers of Bhopal.

They write nonsense.

Don't worry about me.

I never venture out of the hotel.

My duty's in the kitchen.

Look after yourself, and the kids.

Okay?

Amit, pick up the phone.

Amit, please pick up the phone.

Pick up the phone.

Amit, pick up the phone.

Oh my, God.

How are you?

I am fine.

Have you sent the sari to Sarita?

Don't worry at all.

Take it on credit.

Don't worry, we'll cut

a few trees and pay you back.

You'll get your money.

Don't worry at all.

See you in the evening.

Don't forget to arrange for booze.

I'll talk to you later.

Excuse me. - He worked

in your hotel, didn't he?

I heard he was your cook.

Yes.

That's alright,

madam, but first tell me..

...what was he doing

in the jungle late at night.

He didn't venture into the jungle.

Don't you understand.

...that animal's

ventured into my hotel.

Your hotel..

Have you found rest of the body?

Can't you see?

This is the body.. - Sir.

What more.. - Sir, please.

Ma'am, we're looking for it.

We'll find it. Soon.

Is that panther behind this?

Listen to her.

How would we know

who was behind it?

You think the panther will

leave his visiting card behind.

Excuse me ma'am.

Mr. Rawat from the

bank is here.

Okay.

Please come. - Thank you.

Hello, Mr. Rawat. - Hello.

How are you?

Good.

Tea, coffee? - No, thank you.

Have a seat.

Ahana, I'm really upset

about what happened.

First the honeymoon couple,

and then the cook.

I mean, this isn't good

for your hotel's reputation.

And you know people come

here to enjoy the forest.

If they can't venture

into the forest, then"

The Chairman thinks.

- I understand your concern.

Look, this is a

setback for us as well.

But please assure him

there's nothing to worry about.

We're trying our

best to solve it soon.

Right, right.. that's exactly

what we wanted to hear from you.

Thank you.

Thank you for your assurance.

Okay, I'll take your leave.

Okay.

Thank you, Mr. Rawat. - Bye.

Ahana, I've a way out of this.

I've some friends who

can son this out for us.

I'll just have to

make few phones calls.

...and some arrangements.

Can you trust me?

Truth isn't what you see..

...on Discovery channel

or the internet.

If you see them up close..

"These wild animals

can be very cunning.

...and very dangerous.

Thank you.

By the way, the forest

officers are not at fault.

They aren't even well-equipped

to defend themselves.

If and when they are attacked.

You get just one chance to shoot.

And when you do, you need

to be fully prepared for it.

Ahana, I'll be lying if I say..

...I can feel exactly what

you're going through right now.

But I promise you one thing.

I will leave no stone unturned.

Nagesh.

Professor. - Yes.

Here you go.

When I was interviewing that girl..

...my assistant recorded

the conversation on his phone.

Just for a backup.

There's a copy in here.

Thank you.

Most welcome.

How do I explain what it was?

It wasn't human.. or animal.

It was 10 feet tall.

It was huge.

It had a long-broad tall,

like a lizard.

Long and sharp teeth.

And strange eyes.

He..

This is no lion or cheetah.

It's him.

He killed my husband.

It's him.

Ahana ma'am. Come quickly.

The hunters have got the panther.

Oh my god, this is the same panther.

My photo is here... - Wait..wait..

Shall we take our photograph.

- Yes of course.

Are you old enough

to take a picture?

Thank you, God!

This is not fair.

I do all the work..

...and your God takes all the credit.

Not done.

How do you know what

I'm thanking God for?

"I'm no longer.. what I was."

"I've left myself..

somewhere behind."

"I'm no longer.. what I was."

"I've left myself..

somewhere behind."

"I'm getting drawn towards you."

"I'm turning into you."

"I'm surrendering myself to love."

"I want to die, only to live again."

"I'm surrendering myself to love."

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