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No one changed their

statements.

Specially, the younger

daughter, Anu.

I am surprised she stuck to her

story though she is so young!

That's spot on.

Absolutely correct.

How can a child stick to her

statement so firmly?

I am sure something is wrong,

ma'am.

It's possible, they

are all telling the truth.

So, they are sticking to their

statements. That's a possibility.

Perhaps, Gaitonde is mistaken.

No, Mahesh.

One thing is certain.

They know something about Sam.

But, Meera, their statements

so far...

Mahesh, they're lying.

It's a cooked up story.

Ma'am, if they are lying...

...then, we can conduct

a lie detector test.

Are you stupid, Gaitonde?

We can't conduct a lie detector

test, just like that!

We need a court order for that.

So, why can't we get

court orders?

To do that we have to prove

they are lying, in the court.

So far, all the evidence

we have found...

...proves the family wasn't there

on that weekend.

Sorry, I am sure you know

what you're doing.

Prabhu.

- Yes, ma'am.

They told us a story, right?

So, bring all the characters

from that story here.

Got it?

- Yes, ma'am.

Besides that...

...if Vijay is lying about the

trip to Panaji...

...then, there is someone

who saw him here.

Of course.

A boy called Jose works

in his office.

Is there any other place

which he visits, regularly?

Yes, ma'am.

There's a hotel named

Martin's Corner.

It's right in front of the police

station.

Vijay comes there, every day.

- Okay.

So, bring the office boy and

hotel manager here, tomorrow.

Okay, ma'am.

One more thing..

When the family leaves, they should

feel we believed their story.

I was really nervous during

the interrogation.

Luckily, they believed us.

Who said, they believed us?

What do you mean?

They won't let us go, so easily.

They will be back.

They will be even better

prepared.

They will be back.

Why?

Vijay, what's the problem?

I am your brother-in-law.

At least, tell me.

Rajesh, every family

has some secrets...

...that are best kept hidden.

I am sorry.

I can't tell you anything.

But, I will need your help.

What do you want me to do?

I have known Vijay

since he was a kid.

He's really good and decent.

With a heart of gold.

I don't recall asking whether

he has a heart of gold or silver.

How many times did he visit your

hotel on the 2nd of October?

Normally, he comes twice a day.

For evening tea, dinner.

And sometimes, he comes

over for lunch, too.

I guess, he came over twice

on the 2nd, too.

No, wait!

He wasn't here on the 2nd.

He went to Panaji for a sermon.

Then, why didn't you tell us

that before?

Sorry, sir.

I remembered it out of the blue.

A few days ago,

Vijay and I spoke about that.

What did he tell you about

the sermon?

He told me it was a very

good event.

He even told us what

Swami Chinmayanand said.

So, what did he say?

He narrated one of

the Jataka fables.

It was the story of the

king of Benaras...

...defeating his enemy

with love and patience.

When did Vijay get back

from Panaji?

The next day.

- At what time?

I don't know that.

Because, he didn't come

to the office that day.

Did Vijay call you from Panaji?

No.

Is Vijay Salgaonkar your friend?

Yes, he is.

Did he travel on your bus

recently?

Yes.

A few days ago.

And before that?

- Before that?

Right. On the 2nd.

Where was he going?

- To Panaji.

He was going to attend

some sermon.

Are you sure, those people

were at your lodge? - Yes, sir.

Are they your regular customers?

No, Sir.

- Then, how can you be sure...

...that they were at

your lodge?

I need a double room.

Rs. 800 plus taxes.

What are you saying?

I have stayed here, before.

You didn't charge taxes

back then.

Then you won't get any bills.

That will do.

Listen, this lodge doesn't

seem to be good enough.

Let's go to a family hotel.

Come on, ma'am.

This is a family hotel.

Don't worry.

He's been here, before.

They checked the room first

and only then did they book it.

When did that happen?

I don't remember, sir.

Did they tell you why

they were in Panaji?

No, I don't remember, sir.

Did you check their register?

- Yes, ma'am.

He has 2 registers.

One of them has

Vijay Salgaonkar's name.

There's a check in on 2nd

October. And...

...check out at 9:30 am

on the 3rd.

Why do you have two registers?

Why don't you answer ma'am?

One register is for the billing

customers.

The other is for customers

who don't take bills.

Do you know, that's a crime?

How can you still remember

them?

Good customers are hard

to forget.

You own the hotel.

Why? What's the matter?

No. I have never eaten

such tasty Pav Bhaji.

Honestly, my wife makes

that at home, but...

We are famous for Pav Bhaji

in the city of Panaji.

The hotel is really clean

and hygienic.

The service is excellent.

Once a hotel is famous,

these days...

...the service tends to get tacky.

But, you're not like that.

I really like that.

Thank you, sir.

Uncle, the Pav Bhaji was

really good.

Really?

Thank you.

What's your name, dear?

- Anu!

Very good.

Thank you.

- Thank you, sir.

I admit, you would remember

customers who appreciate you.

But, how do you remember

which day...

...and why, they came to

Panaji.

They told me.

As a businessman...

Okay, okay, fine!

You can wait outside.

If Vijay Salgaonkar met all these

people on 2nd and 3rd October...

...how can he be in Pondolem

at the same time?

Ma'am, I don't know.

Now I am a bit confused, too.

Can I say something?

If you ask me, I believe...

...Vijay and his family

are telling the truth.

Perhaps, your man is lying.

No, sir.

I'm telling the truth.

It was Vijay Salgaonkar.

I will resign,

if I am proved wrong.

Did you speak to Swami

Chinmayanand?

Yes, ma'am.

He was out of town.

He may be back by now.

- Call him.

Given what you've told me...

...it seems, Vijay and his

family...

...were present at our

sermon, that day.

Because, every sermon of mine is

unique.

I never repeat it.

Perhaps, someone who attended

it told Vijay later.

But, it's not possible that someone

remembered all those details.

Thank you, Swamiji.

Where are dad and Anu?

This is a digital projector.

I dream of having my own

theater in Pondolem.

Very good!

All the theaters have digital

projection, these days.

The costs are low

and the quality is pristine.

Dad.

My elder daughter and my wife.

- Hello.

Do you remember

when they came to you?

On the 3rd of this month.

How do you remember the date?

He saw the first half of the

film...

...from the projection room.

And he also told me that, he...

...had come to Panaji for

a sermon.

And, he was staying in a lodge.

Get out.

Just get out!

Let's go. Go out.

Go on.

Meera. Come on.

Stop it.

Look at me.

Nothing will happen to Sam.

Okay? Just stop worrying.

We will find him.

Don't worry and don't

lose hope.

I haven't given up, Mahesh.

But, I am a mom too.

I can't help that.

Stop crying.

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