Mumbai has been attacked! NSG on stand by and waiting
for permission from Home Ministry
They're coming towards the hotel. Handle them.
The latest update is that the National Security Guard, India’s most elite force
will take over this operation from MARCOS, the Marine Commandos--
They're firing at the hostages!
Major Sandeep, you're alone in the heritage wing.
Ali! Watch the door!
Major Sandeep, I repeat, don't go in without any backup! I don't have--
Major Sandeep, come in. Major Sandeep! Do you copy me?
I repeat, do you copy me?
Major Sandeep, are you there?
-Major, how many are there? -Don’t come up.
I'll handle them.
His life...
is not just about the attacks that happened on November 26th.
His story began long before that day.
Son, are you okay?
Hi, Baby. How are you?
-Let go of me. -Mom!
Roger!
-Only you're concerned about me. -Are you even aware of your actions?
What’s all this?
-Let's go, Dad. -Back off! What do you think of yourself?
Did you think about us? A patriot who forgot his family.
Who crosses the border, without permission?
Firing at the outpost!
Captain Sandeep, come in! Captain Sandeep, respond. Over.
Go back!
It's a warning! This is the Pakistan Border!
Indian Army, go back to your land.
-Sir, Sandeep is in No Man’s land, sir! -Is that Pakistani drunk?
Sandeep crossed the border without permission, Sir.
This is our final warning to the Indian Army!
Captain Sandeep! Come back!
Come back!
Why did you enter Pakistan occupied Kashmir, Sandeep?
You can't go to the P.O.K! That's their territory.
-Isn't it ours? -What?
Isn't that ours, sir?
As I reminisce about Sandeep’s life, his memories have no particular order.
Memories are like that.
They come up randomly.
He was always like that.
He spoke his heart.
And did what he felt was right.
We were always worried.
Loving him came along with worrying about him.
Look at Sandhya’s grades. She has no focus on studies.
Please take her to Bangalore. She’ll learn from Sandeep and get better grades.
Why did they put you in jail?
I killed someone for a gold chain.
Did you do it because of hunger? Come home when you get out.
Mom will feed you as much you want.
-Hey! -Sandeep!
Get back to your work.
Are you out of your mind? I asked you to stay away from them.
-Mom, he is-- -Keep quiet!
Come! Let’s go!
Sandeep!
-Come on. Get up -I already had dinner.
But you didn’t have dessert. Tell me something...
Whenever we come to uncle’s place, why do you insist on visiting the jail?
I love his uniform.
But there are so many bad people there.
There are thieves and other criminals.
When I looked at him, he seemed like a good man.
I was just talking to him and you...
Sorry, love.
-Do you know how scared I was? -Don’t worry mom. I’m here for you.
-Sandeep! Gun fight!, come fast! -Coming!
Dear, come fast! Arnold Schwaz...
Schwarzenegger.
Arnold Shivashankaran. Come fast!
Dhanu, how many times will you watch that movie?
Keep quiet!
You cheat! Hey...
-Dad... -What?
-I need to pee! -Give me a minute! Let me finish this.
-Sandhya? -Yes?
-Will you come with me till outside? -No! I'm scared.
I’ll buy you an ice cream.
I stole it from mom.
Come fast, I’m scared!
Wait. I’m not done.
Sandhya?
Mom! There’s a dog here.
-Couldn’t you have waited for me? -I couldn't wait any longer, Dad.
Why did you go alone? Oh! Sandhya was with you?
But she is younger than you.
-What if she wasn’t here? -You’re there for me.
-And what if I wasn’t? -I know you’ll be there.
You are my commander! Like Schwarzenegger.
Dad, come!
If we miss the train, we'll miss Navy Day! Let's go, come on.
Back then, we didn't realize.
But Sandeep saw his purpose in the eyes of a soldier.
Maybe only a soldier truly understands a soldier.
So, Sandeep wanted to be a soldier since he was a child?
How did you feel about that...
We wanted our Sandeep to be well educated, and secure a job.
We just wanted Sandeep to be happy.
Okay. "What is the motto of the Indian Navy?"
Sam no varunah is the motto of the Indian Navy.
Yes, sir. I'm confident.
Tell me, how to impress Padma?
-Be yourself, man. -She doesn't like myself, man.
-What are you doing? -Just preparing.
Hey dude, you can't impress a girl like this. There are ways.
A north Indian girl has joined our school. I heard she's hot.
-Who is this? -The north Indian girl.
-Dude, let's scoot! -Hey, wait for me!
-This is the boys' bathroom. -Girls' washroom was out of order.
There was no one when I came. Then you guys came in.
Nice bag.
Hi. Sandeep.
North Indian.
-Name? -What's the point?
It's personal. Okay?
Excuse me.
Isha?
-Hey! -Your name is on the bag.
-You won't complain about them, right? -What if I do?
I'll complain too.
For entering boys' bathroom.
Waste fellow!
-What's this? -Sandhya...
The Navy? Do you know what would happen if dad gets to know?
-Quiet! -Dad wants you to study medicine.
-And mom says engineering. -Then why are you applying for this?
I don't know...
I like this.
This is the effect of all those commando movies. Idiot!
What's going on? What happened?
Mom, he'll kill Ms. Renuka.
-I'll go and check. -Hey!
-It's not our problem. -Poor lady.
Let her be. Go and study. Exams are about to begin.
-Happy birthday, Isha! -Thanks!
Hi, Dad...
-Where's dad? -He's got a meeting in Delhi.
-So he couldn't make it. -He forgot.
How could he forget?
-Mom? -She'll see you at dinner.
She's at a party now. By the way, your dad asked me to give this to you.
Hi!
-You dropped your money? -I threw it.
So, it's mine then. Okay, let's go shopping.
Get lost.
-If the principal gets to know of this... -Are you threatening me?
No. I'm blackmailing you!
For Sandhya... This? Or that?
The ones with a fashion sense would go for western.
But I like this sari.
But I like that one.
-Hey. -Tell me, sir.
Can we get the western one? Why don't you try it once, for Sandhya?
No! I don't have time to try on dresses for your girlfriend!
Try it, ma'am.
Waste fellow!
Not bad! Okay. Average.
Sandhya is my sister. My girlfriend is Smita.
Silk Smita!
Isha, this dress is not for anyone but you.
Happy birthday, Isha.
Please drop Sandeep to his house.
Will your parents get mad if they see you with your boyfriend?
-Boyfriend? -Yeah.
Come on, I don't have the keys.
That's the balcony and that's the library.
-Where is your room? -Huh?
-Cool! A pager! -A gift from my mom.
It's your birthday, where are your parents?
Dad goes on business trips to avoid mom.
And mom avoids loneliness with her parties.
And here I am.
Isha...
I'm not here because you're alone.
I'm here so that you're not alone.
If you call them with my contact number, they can send me a message.
Then give me your number?
Hey, Isha. Give me your pager number.
Write it down.
-Wait. -Four?
-Four...
That's it.
That's it for now.
O, Isha...
Two.
Badge number 15.
You've cleared your tests with flying colors.
Do you feel you're ready for the training?
Sir, the training is physical and mental. But the feeling is personal.
Nice!
-Shah Rukh plays nice guitar-- -That's not a...
-Then? -Oh, no!
-What? -Sandhya!
-Oh! Sandhya, hi! -Hi, Isha.
Sandhya...
Swiss Institute of Architecture. My dream college.
Superb!
Five.
My trophies, my medals, and my... photos.
-Sandhya! -Oh! Come...
-Stay here! -Are you back?
Hey...
-Hi. -Sandhya?
I didn't see her.
-I'm sorry... -No, I'm sorry.
Padma clicked it.
Zero.
Eight.
Zero.
Six.
Four.
Zero.
Two.
Eight.
Three.
Five.
My pager number.
I'm no less than your father! My name is Shahenshah!
Welcome to the farewell costume party, guys!
Let's see who wins the best costume!
Where's Sandeep?
He is over there, in the Navy costume.
-Hi! -Wow.
-Not bad is it? Average? -Huh?
You liked this sari, didn't you?
I get it now. I know why do you want to be a soldier.
-Why? -To impress the girls, right?
Are you impressed?
Sandeep!
Never stumble in life.
Sandeep.
My pager number.
I've to tell you something.
I...
Stop the car!
Let go of me. They're watching.
Sandeep...
Ms. Renuka... Uncle, stop it!
-That's acid! -Yes, I think so.
Hey! What's happening here?
-Come to the police station! -My wife, my wish.
-I'll do as I please. -Come on!
I thought it was acid.
You knew about this? Why didn't you tell me?
I'm asking why?
Come in, sir! We were waiting for you.
A letter from Special Services?
Did you apply in the Navy without my permission?
What had I told you?
It's good that you got rejected.
You have an eyesight problem. You failed the test.
Why don't you listen to us? Navy it seems.
I've told people you're going to be a doctor.
And you've given them a chance to talk behind us.
You're bleeding! What happened?
Tell me what happened! I'm asking you.
Ms. Renuka...
-I've told you not to interfere-- -Ma'am,
Ms. Renuka is safe now because of Sandeep.
I'm Isha. Sandeep's classmate.
Please come in, have a seat.
Mom, is the coffee ready?
Sandeep.
Do you remember what happened in the car?
What if it was really acid?
You did that to save her.
And now,
you want to get trained to save thousands of people.
I knew about this.
But now I've understood.
So, I think we should be--
Just friends.
Are you pushing me away already?
My parents never spent time with me since childhood.
Now...
-And now you'll be gone too. -Where?
-The Navy rejected me, didn't you hear? -Is that it, Sandeep?
Navy is not...
the only place for soldiers.
Navy is not the only place for soldiers.
Why do you always insist on visiting uncle's jail?
I love his uniform.
The Navy? Do you know what would happen if dad gets to know?
I don't know. I like it.
Sandhya?
You did that to save her.
I'm joining the army, Dad.
When I was furious that day, I expected fear in his eyes.
But I didn't see it.
Dear...
This NDA, Army...
I'm scared.
What if something happens to you?
What if every mother thinks this way?
-What? -The admission letter.
Stop! Stop!
Dad?
Admission letter.
I have it, Dad. That's a photocopy.
Take care of yourself.
Bye, Sandhya.
Whatever he wanted to do, and how to make it possible...
were all his own decisions.
We realized...
that Sandeep...
didn't just belong to us.
He belonged to this country too.
-Gentlemen! -Sir!
Welcome to the National Defense Academy.
Here you will learn how to serve your nation.
"Karmanye wadhikarasthe maa phaleshu kadachana."
Meaning, Your duty is to act without an eye on the fruit that it will bring.
-And you will train for it. -Start!
To face every challenge.
In every breath.
In every moment.
In your soul.
Only the first two will get water.
Thirsty? Go back to base camp.
Right, left, turn.
This means to halt, alert, aim.
-Mom. -How are you, dear?
I can't believe I'm really at the NDA.
Hi.
Your duty is not just to fight or die.
Your duty is to protect.
By land, by sea, by air, by God!
Cadets, faster! Move! Move! Come on, move!
Isha, after what you said the other day, about being just friends,
I couldn't call you.
This is my sixth letter in the last five months.
I'm not sure if you were busy, or you chose not to respond.
What do we become after this training?
We become what?
Men, who fight for the nation.
So, Queen Lakshmibai of Jhansi, never fought for the country?
Sir, those who save people.
Doctors do that too, Veer.
-Who do we become? -Soldiers, sir.
So, Mr. Unnikrishnan,
what does it mean to be a soldier?
What makes one a soldier?
What does it mean to be a soldier?
Isha, I was asked a question during training today.
"What does it mean to be a soldier?"
And it made me stop
I just stood there.
Is there an answer for that? If there is, will I be able to express it?
How hard do I work for it?
How hard do I try?
How much do I fight for it?
First time coming first, Unnikrishnan.
Yes, sir. Thank you, sir.
Good job, Harsh. Water.
Okay, boys! Line up.
Good job! But you know the drill.
You will get water only at the base camp.
What does it mean to be a soldier?
One cannot answer this question, one can only live it.
And I promise you,
my life will be the answer, sir.
Veer.
Come here.
It was just for fun, dude.
Earlier this morning, in south-east Imphal, there was a landmine explosion.
Nine soldiers of the tenth battalion of the Jammu Kashmir became martyrs.
One of them was severely injured.
This army convoy was headed towards the army base from Thoubal district.
After the landmine explosion, the terrorists fired at the army convoy,
in which eight soldiers became martyrs.
-Veer? -Sandeep...
It started as a prank.
But it went wrong.
The letters Isha and you wrote to each other...
Harsh...
Isha has sent you five letters so far.
Harsh hid them all.
Take it.
Harsh!
Where are the letters? Where are they?
-Why? -Sorry.
Sandeep, how are you? How is NDA?
I miss the time I spent with you in school will everyday.
I got your address from Karthi.
I hope you page me, or you can call me on this number. I'm waiting.
Sandeep.
She's leaving,
for Switzerland.
The number you are trying...
The pager number you are trying is not available.
Sandeep, did you get my letter?
Why are you not responding to me?
I guess you've been busy ever since you've joined the NDA.
Do you really not have the time, or you don't want to talk?
I got an admission in Zurich, Sandeep. I'm leaving on 25th July.
Sir, where's Isha?
Okay, Dad, I'm going. Bye.
Sandy?
What are you doing here?
I read your letters only last night. I paged you. Tried calling too.
Dad got it all disconnected.
I'm going to Zurich.
You read my letters last night?
-Isha. -Dad--
Who's that?
-Isha, stop! -Come with me, I'll explain.
What's going on? Isha!
Are we eloping?
The bus leaves in five minutes.
If I board it, I can make it to the morning drill.
These five minutes are yours.
You're right, Isha.
I have very little time. But how much ever time I have,
is all yours.
Let me walk you there.
Never stumble in life.
Isha, dear. It's time for your flight.
Flight? Isn't your flight tomorrow?
Isha?
If I leave for Zurich,
I wonder when will I see you again.
Pune! Pune! Pune!
Quick!
Isha!
I love you.
I wanted your reaction when I say it.
Don't marry any white guy in Switzerland.
-And what if I do? -I'll get rid of him and marry you.
I love you too.
They truly fell in love that day. But Sandeep had to leave.
Time flies by...
when you're with him.
If he goes away, you'd wait eagerly for him to come back.
Our life was filled...
with those experiences.
He had to go back immediately, and he used to visit us unexpectedly.
But we never expected...
that one day, he'd never come back.
Don't eat lying down, you'll choke.
Why do you jinx it? Are you happy now?
Because of me?
-See? -Yeah, Dad. See!
Hey!
Dear, why don't you take Isha with you?
-She can cook all these for you. -Mom...
Let me tell you the truth. She can't cook like you.
-Look at you! -Hey, stop it.
Hey, don't change the topic.
She's in Bangalore and you're in Haryana. How long will it be like this?
All are not as inseparable as you two.
Come on, let's go.
-Okay, I'll go. -Say you'll be back.
Hey, Commando! What's with the attitude? Come here.
Sandeep, listen. Call as soon as you reach Manesar.
Mom. I stole something from you.
-What? -Mom!
I stole something from you. I'll tell you when I call you.
Bye, Dad. Bye, Mom.
Look out for landmines. Over.
-Alpha, come in! Patch over! -Send Bravo to mark the perimeter.
Wilco, over!
Tear gas!
-Door! To the door! -Abort mission!
Stop!
-Actually-- -Captain Aakash, one...
You didn't detect the wire, and you tripped it.
Two. You panicked because of the tear gas and left the hostages behind.
And three. You didn't have plan B.
Plan B is panicking and running away, sir.
You think soldiers don't get scared? Imagine you're in a real war situation.
You are surrounded by enemies, your entire team is dead,
and you run out of bullets. That fear is what makes us human.
When you overcome that fear, you become a soldier.
And we're not just soldiers. We're the 51 Special Action Group of the NSG.
Our duty is to protect others, and ourselves too.
Captain Aakash.
Don't underestimate the enemy.
Sir!
Headley has reached Mumbai.
Balloons! Balloons!
Sir, do you want some balloons?
-How much? -10 rupees.
-Can you click a picture? -Yeah, okay.
Here.
These are fine. Taj photos?
Here they are. Next to it is the tower.
Headley has sent all the pictures.
No man is alone in the NSG.
We are all brothers. And you never leave a brother behind, remember!
-Commandos! Huah! -Huah!
And here comes our training officer Sandeep.
Ever since you've become a Black Cat,
you're always on time for work but never to a party. And it's not done, Officer.
Always on time for duty, sir. But for parties it's IST.
IST stand for Indian Standard Time, or Indian Stretchable Time?
-Ask him. -Option B. Stretchable.
Even if you're late to the party, I'm sure that you'll be on time during war.
-Not without you, Rajendar Singh. -Thank you, sir.
Hey, what happened? Sandeep gave you an earful again?
Shut up.
He was your classmate, and now you call him "sir".
But he is my senior here. I should respect him.
He joined NSG first and now he is a training officer. You won't get it.
Plan B it seems.
In a battle when you are being shot at, it's every man for himself.
Sir, this...
-What's this? -It's from Isha.
Jai Hind, sir.
At ease, Major.
-I need leave, sir. -Don't mind me asking, all okay?
What's this?
If I don't go now,
I'll lose her.
Sandeep, I know this is important.
Anyway, today is the 25th.
-When do you want to leave? -Tomorrow.
Kasab, careful.
Hello, madam. I am Atul Kale, the husband.
My wife, and Kale's children.
Your IDs, please.
Madam, I was born in Mumbai, in Dahisar.
Any passport or PAN card.
Ration card?
Colaba.
Sir, shall I repeat your order?
Yeah. As Lucy says.
Sure, sir.
You have been nice today, Lucy.
Leopold.
But I had a reservation for 26th November.
I'm sorry, ma'am. Sometimes the online bookings don't go through.
-What's the problem? -Booking issue.
Let me have a look, ma'am.
What's the name?
-Pramoda Reddy. -Oh! Pramoda Reddy?
-Are you from Hyderabad, ma'am? -Yeah.
Your name is not on the list, ma'am. But I'll get a room for you.
I need the term sheet before the dinner meeting.
It's in three hours. Make sure it's ready.
Hello. My name is Shirley.
I am sorry. She is so friendly.
-Do you need a hand, sir? -No need.
Can I get some tea?
-Wait for five minutes. I'll be back. -Okay.
Nazeer!
Hafeez, they're running towards the hotel. Alert!
It's chaos, sir, people are barging in!
-The terrorists are firing outside! -Okay, you go that side!
Attack in Mumbai! Attack in Mumbai!
NSG on standby. Waiting for permission from Home Ministry.
-Cancel my ticket to Bangalore. -Sir.
Hello, cancel the ticket to Bangalore.
-Hello. -Dad, turn on the TV.
-Get the nominal files. I need the names. -Sir.
-Are you going? -Training officers don't go on missions.
-I've to get the boys ready. -Is that Sandeep?
-Yes. -Give it to me.
-Hey. -Mom.
Prasad is coming to Gurgaon next week. He wants to meet you.
I told him... Hello? Sandeep?
Hello?
He hung up on me.
I'll give him a piece of my mind.
-Miss you, Mom. -You'll see mommy soon.
Just 31 hours. I'll see you the day after.
Yeah, Mom. Okay.
-Arun, flight's on time, right? -Yeah. Just boarded now.
I'm getting a call from office. Bye.
Yeah, bye.
-Hello, Pramoda. -What's New York saying?
-Working on it. -Okay.
We downloaded the reports. Got a few issues.
We're trying to resolve. We'll get back to you.
I will update you.
-We're waiting for a second opinion. -Can we?
-After that we'll go ahead. -Okay.
I can't hear. Hold on. Wait a second.
God! They're celebrating as if we have won the match.
The legal team is informed, right?
-Excuse me. -No, I have to leave for dinner now.
-I don't have time. -Can you hear that?
I told you. Please get it done.
Otherwise, it'll be a working Christmas for all of us.
I'll call back.
Excuse...
The CCTV?
Server room is on the second floor. Burn it down.
Look...
The number you're calling has been switched off.
Gentlemen, terrorists have attacked Mumbai.
Now we're awaiting for a call from the Home ministry for authorization.
This might be one of the deadliest attacks India has ever seen.
The commandos assigned for this mission have already been notified.
I haven't been notified, sir.
You will stay here at Manesar, Major Sandeep. Now commandos, buckle up!
We'll have to start at any moment.
-Permission to speak in private, sir. -So--
You bloody well know the rules. Training officers can't on missions.
You're my best training officer, so I can't let you go.
-Sir-- -The decision's final, Sandeep.
Sir, do you believe the NSG is India's best defense against a terrorist attack?
Sandeep, what I'm--.
51 SAG was designed for handling these situations.
-You-- -You do know that my boys are the best.
I'm their training officer.
Now tell me,
where should I be?
Fall in, boys! Fall in!
-Hello! -Kishore, is Sandeep there?
He's gone out, sir. We are on high alert.
-I'll call you later. -Where--
Breaking news!
The terrorist firing at the CST station is now captured by the police.
Sub Inspector Tukaram Omble played a crucial role in this capture
at the Chowpatty check-post
Sadly, Tukaram Omble was killed in action.
He put his life on the line to catch the Pakistani terrorist, Ajmal Kasab.
Get ready, guys.
51 SAG!
Move!
News is coming in that the NSG, National Security Guard,
India's most elite force
is taking over the operation from MARCOS, that is, Marine Commandos and the SIT.
-Gentlemen! -Sir!
We're going to fight in a place that gives Mumbai its identity.
The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel.
Our focus will be the Taj. The Mumbai police are waiting for us.
The police are struggling to control the situation.
The SIT and MARCOS have been fighting since last night.
...trying to capture the terrorists...
Boys, as of this moment, we do not know how many people are safe
and how many need to be saved.
Repeated bomb blasts have damaged the Taj very badly.
It's chaos. Get ready.
-Commandos! -Commandos!
According to our sources, the National Security Guard,
India's elite force--
Hafeez.
-The NSG is on their way. -It's on the news.
They have been briefed about the hostage situation--
Let them come.
Is the camera on? We'll show the world!
Wait. The NSG buses!
Boys, Assemble!
-Hello. -Kishore, where is Sandeep?
They say that the NSG is in Mumbai--
-Sir is out. -Where is he? When will he be back?
He's not here. That's it.
Hello, Kishore...
This is not an open battlefield. 51 SAG!
Shields up! Advance!
Halt! Eyes up! Fire!
Spearhead!
-The NSG is here. -Move in.
Halt. Secure the entrance.
-Command center to the right. -Yes, Major.
Identification?
Sir, how were they able to attack us from outside?
They've been moving differently all day, sir.
They have split into teams and spread in various directions.
-One second. -Yeah.
We are back to square one, sir.
The terrorists have taken over the area captured by MARCOS.
-Aren't they able to hold? -They don't have the forces.
-You guys move! Move, guys! -Move!
Nobody can enter the lobby. Nobody goes in or out without permission.
-The entire lobby. -On it, sir.
-Sandeep, you need to hear this. -What part of the hotel is in our control?
Just the lobby, sir. But they are all over the place.
Sir, that's the limit.
Beyond that point, they could be anywhere.
Come out of the room! Now!
-Please! Please don't kill me. -Shut up. Shut up!
-You've got to believe me. -Where is your passport?
-I'm not American. I'm British. -Passport?
Iftekhar, there's no one in that room. Look at the list.
-We need to get a layout to move in. -Sir.
What is this? Where is the blueprint?
Sir, the architect is on vacation. He isn't answering.
We've tried everything.
So, we don't have a blueprint.
The NSG will enter from here.
-And we are here. -We're here, sir.
Ahead of us is the corridor.
To the left are the banquet halls. Behind them is the grand staircase.
To its left is the sea lounge.
Above that, the south block.
To the right side of the grand staircase is the north block.
North block, three of you.
There are 75 rooms on each floor. They could be anywhere.
-It's a bloody maze. -We need to see their movements. CCTV?
They burnt down the CCTV server room.
-Radio communication? -No radio, sir.
They're in our frequency.
-Tear gas? -No tear gas.
-Guests can't handle that. -Wear police uniforms.
If we do a counterattack, they use civilians as human shields.
We don't know how many hostages and terrorists are there.
We don't know where they are.
NSG can only enter from the front. No air support.
Boys, we're totally blind. Standard protocols won't work.
-We need a new strategy. -Then what?
Kill them.
Their plan is to recce, plan and kill people.
We neither have any information about them nor time.
But aren't we here?
I have a plan, sir. Snipers. We need snipers all around the Taj.
We'll have snipers on the entire outside perimeter.
They have to cover us from all directions.
SWS 1 on the Gateway. SWS 2 near the Wasabi.
Eagle 2 in position.
Eagle 1 in position, sir.
If the terrorists show themselves, we'll eliminate them.
Eagle 1, we're inside sea lounge. It has windows. Can you see us?
Negative, sir. Sea lounge has tinted windows. No view, sir.
-Eagle 2, clear view of Wasabi restaurant. -But no movement. Over.
Let's take the stairs.
-Room number? -105, sir.
Open the door.
You're safe now. Please open the door.
This is Rodriguez from the Taj hotel staff.
You're completely safe now.
Ma'am, we're the NSG. We're here for you.
-Ma'am, please. Don't be scared. -They'll kill us.
-They'll kill us all. -Nothing will happen to you.
We are here for you.
Don't worry, Mrs. Khan. You're safe. Suhaan, take care of her.
Sir, those screams... I think they're guests.
Careful.
Hello. My name is Shirley.
Shirley?
Shirl--
Are you okay?
We need to go.
-Ali. -Yes, Javed.
Inform Hafeez.
We're safe here, okay?
It's horror on the country's financial capital...
Did you have lunch?
You haven't even touched your food.
What's happening? Everybody there was talking...
NSG? Sandeep?
Dhanu! Sandeep is a training officer. They don't send training officers. No.
-Okay. Can I get you some prasadam? -No.
By the way, Sandeep called earlier.
-I didn't pick up. -Why?
Why should I? He doesn't even have time to talk to me.
He hung up on me yesterday.
Always on duty. Doesn't he have a duty towards his family?
He was busy yesterday, so I'm busy today.
-Calling paramedics. -Captain, location?
Chamber's club. Over.
They'll have to pay for every life.
We move systematically.
Bottom to top.
Ground floor to fifth.
Hurry up!
Let them get closer.
-Bomb! -Run!
Team Alpha has been ambushed and Major Khanna has been injured.
We're firing, but they escaped to the south block.
-Casualties? -One hostage down, sir.
Goddammit! How do they know our movements?
They're dressed as NSG and killing hostages, sir.
-They're killing faster. -Media?
Delta heading to north block.
Someone tell the media to stop revealing our goddamn movements!
Now as you can see, the police and MARCOS are surrounding
areas near the Taj.
The NSG commandos are wearing their Nomex uniforms and bulletproof vests.
Our correspondent Ram Kishore will share...
-Sir. -Are you watching the news?
Our NSG commandos are wearing black Nomex uniforms.
-They're also wearing bullet proof... -All of you wear black.
The NSG uniform is black.
I am already wearing black.
-NSG! -We are the NSG!
There's some suspicious chatter on channel 48, sir.
-Take everyone in the north block. -Okay.
-Changed clothes? -Yes, we did.
Sir, this is Kelenke from Mumbai ATS. We just got an Intel.
Terrorists are moving the guests to the north block.
SWS, any movement in the north block?
Second floor, towards the north block.
Sir, they're taking the hostages towards the north block.
-Target at center window. -Gun shots! I see gun shots!
Dammit! Negative, sir. They're using the hostages as shields.
I do not have a shot! I do not have a shot!
Get in! Shut up!
Shut up!
Delta team heading to north block. One and two. Check every room.
Gather the civilians at one place.
You bitch! Shut up! Shut the hell up! Motherfuckers!
Three and four, escort them out through the corridors.
-Ali, guard them. -Okay.
All the hostages are in the banquet hall.
Aakash!
SWS, come in. Suspected terrorist, red shirt, second floor.
Copy that.
Patch me to someone near heritage wing.
Do we have eyes in the heritage wing? Over.
Major Sandeep, come in.
-You're alone heritage wing. -Copy. I'm with a hostage, sir.
SWS has spotted a terrorist there.
Don't worry. Ma'am? Are you okay?
-Eagle 2 for Tiger. Come in! -Tiger copy, over.
Suspected terrorist, red T-shirt. Second floor corridor, heritage wing.
I don't have eyes there. Careful.
Quiet, please.
-He took my jacket. -Jacket?
Quiet. Quiet, please.
I wanted to shoot you first. But I wanted to kill more of your people in one shot.
Where is the rest of your team? Why are you alone? Tell me!
Put your gun down.
Put down your gun!
Put the gun down or I'll kill her!
-Ma'am, are you okay? -Major, are you hit?
-Aakash, take care of the hostage. -Yes, Major.
Major is hit. He is bleeding.
Major, where are you? Major, come in.
Major!
In pursuit of the terrorist. He's here somewhere.
-Aakash tells me you've been hit. -Can't let him get away, sir.
You have been hit.
-I can't let him escape. -Major Sandeep, you've been shot!
Do you realize that?
Major, do you read me?
-Major, respond. -It's just a scratch!
We need to check on that. Come to base now.
Going alone without any backup,
you are of no use to anyone dead.
-Sir, please listen-- -They're your words, Major.
Come to base. Now.
When is daddy coming?
I promise. We're going home very soon.
-Javed, someone ran on your floor! -Which floor?
Ummati!
This door was open earlier, now it's shut.
NSG!
NSG commando!
This--
I'm going to put you back in there.
These are bad men.
Quiet.
Ummati, the key.
Did you find anyone?
Looks like they escaped.
How? This is the interior of the hotel.
-Did you check the hall? -I've sent Iftekhar there.
-Did you check the bathroom? -Yes, there's no one.
Listen. Sir has ordered.
We have to check the passports of all the foreigners
-and find out who the Americans are. -Why?
They are our insurance. For us to get out of here.
-Aakash. -Major.
The one in red shirt has escaped to the service corridor.
-On it, Major. -Veer, take care of the hostages.
Will take care, Major.
Don't move, sir.
Major, please! You've lost a lot of blood.
This was a very close hit.
The person you are dialing seems unavailable--
-Hello? -Hello, sir.
-Yes, Isha. -Sandeep is not answering my calls.
-And the NSG is in Mumbai. -No... He is a training officer.
-They don't send officers. -Okay. I'll call you later.
-Okay. -Okay, bye.
-Can't wait for tonight. -Really?
Our wedding, but they're stressed out.
Sandeep! Did you pack your bags? You have to leave in the morning.
What is it?
We're married.
Come with me.
Why don't you give it a try?
That was a deadly skirmish.
Yeah.
-Excuse me, sir -Sure.
-Colonel is so happy. -You're happy, right? Sit down.
I thought you were unhappy because it's a new place.
Now I feel it's because of me.
They offered me the job again. Senior Architect.
Better salary, better position. I've drafted a mail rejecting it.
Guys! Great news!
Isha just got a huge promotion from her company in Bangalore.
Wow! Congratulations, guys.
Thank you, sir.
If you wanted to reject it, you would've mailed it.
Oh! Thank you.
-Congratulations. -Thank you.
Thank you, ma'am.
Happy birthday, Isha!
Sorry, I wanted come, but they canceled my leave at the last minute.
It's okay, Sandeep.
-It's just a birthday. -I miss you.
I miss you!
-Anyway, you are coming next month. -I'll be there next month for sure.
-Yeah. -Bye.
Bye.
The number you're calling has been switched off.
Congratulations!
This subscriber is currently switched off.
We're trying to call him for three days.
We've been trying to reach Sandeep, but we don't know where he is.
What do you mean? How can you not know?
This subscriber is currently switched off. Please try after some time.
Ma'am? Are you okay?
Ma'am! Careful, ma'am. Please.
-Hello. -Hello! Hello Isha.
Sorry, Isha. We were ambushed on our way back to base.
We lost two soldiers, and we were stuck there for last two weeks.
There was no mobile signal. Now I'm at the base.
How are... are you okay?
Yeah. Okay.
-How are you? -Yeah, I'm okay.
Don't worry. Where are you?
Hello. Hello?
I'm... I'm at the office.
I have a meeting. I'll talk to you later.
Hey, Isha!
Happy anniversary.
I'll see you soon, okay? Love you.
What happened at the hospital, Isha? Why won't you answer me?
You should have been with me in the hospital, right next to me.
I was at the forward outpost, Isha. Mom and Dad--
Not them! You!
I needed you here. You... with me.
Here in Bangalore.
All right, Isha.
Your Sandeep is right here,
and with you.
What happened?
Were you... Were you pregnant?
Did we lose someone?
Or was it something else? Was it an accident, Isha?
Tell me something, please.
-Stay back. -Sir!
Stay back. I'll tell you.
Sir? Urgent order, sir.
It's an emergency, Isha. I'm sorry.
He couldn't find out what happened to Isha. He couldn't be there with her.
Because, beyond being a husband, beyond being a son,
he was a true soldier of this nation.
What does it take to be a soldier?
What he needs to sacrifice...
is something only a soldier knows.
Take care of the hostages. There's much more to be done.
Sir, we lost Rajender. The terrorists ambushed him.
Boys, we have bad news. Captain Rajender Singh.
As we all know, he was one of our finest.
Commandos are getting off the chopper.
Everyone is equipped with advanced weaponry like SIG, RIF551 and MP5 guns.
The MP5 gun is a close range gun. With a range of 50 yards.
-MP5 is a gun with a range of 50 yards. -Stay 50 yards away.
They are getting off the helicopter.
The terrorists have shot the first NSG soldier.
How do the terrorists know what is happening outside?
Not without you, Rajender.
We saved most of the hostages.
They are safe. But a few are still stuck there.
So, the NSG commandos are here, and the hostages...
Yeah. I mean, a few hostages are still in there.
Sorry, sir.
Sir, tell us what's going on in there?
May I know the approximate figures of deaths?
Figures?
Stop making everything is about TRPs! They're are not your headlines!
-Sir... -They have families.
They're not just number to print on a newspaper. Do you have a family?
-Sir? -A mom, dad, siblings, anyone?
Yes. I have a son.
I saw a five-year-old die.
An old, blind man with his service dog... Killed. Please understand.
Everything you report, the information that you give out,
is endangering the lives of the hostages.
It's putting the lives of soldiers at risk, too.
Your negligence is putting lives at risk!
But for you, "live" is more important than life.
Listen. Back in there,
at the Mezzanine floor swimming pool, there are twenty four hostages.
They are trapped. They are waiting for us to save them.
Try to understand.
Murali, turn on the camera.
We just got an update that twenty four hostages...
He said twenty four, right? Okay, start.
Breaking news! We just got an update
that there are 24 hostages trapped in the north block...
Twenty four hostages are still trapped in the mezzanine, near the swimming pool.
And now we need to see how they are going to be rescued...
Four, in north block and the rest, in the south.
How many can you send?
Swimming pool?
-There's nobody here. -Let's look for them.
Get down!
Out! Out!
-Are you okay? -We're okay, sir.
Eagle 2.
Is he in your field? Do you have a visual?
Negative, sir.
I'm right outside.
I'll kill anyone who moves!
Eyes to your left. Eyes to your right.
He's still here.
No!
Sir, why is he not shooting?
Get back!
-Thanks, Eagle 2. -Roger.
They killed two of our guys near the swimming pool.
Go to the room upstairs! Now!
-We need to take him to the hospital now. -Major, you were right.
-It's not every man for himself... -Aakash.
You're badly hurt. You're bleeding. We need to take you to a hospital now.
Now! Let's go. Fast.
They broke the lock.
Ali, do we still have everyone?
Sir, the banquet hall is empty. They knew we were going towards the pool.
Who is dead?
Sohail, Shoaib and Nazeer, all three were killed.
They planned the whole thing.
We have to save every hostage in the north block
in one single shot.
Let's trap the terrorists near the swimming pool.
There are 24 hostages near the swimming pool on mezzanine floor...
Don't follow the Indian media anymore.
Sir, I need reinforcements, I don't have half of my unit.
Can't just wait and watch. Please call me back, sir.
-The north block is in our control. -Sandeep. Half of our team is shattered.
Alpha team is injured. That's the latest update.
Sandeep...
-Major Sandeep! -Yeah.
We got orders. No more operations tonight.
-But sir-- -Orders, Sandeep.
Tomorrow morning, we go again. We'll get them.
Indian officials say all this was managed by only...
The number you're calling is currently switched off.
-Isha, hi. -Sandeep!
You're in Manesar, right? Training officers...
Yeah, I'm in Manesar.
Did you get the papers?
Fighting with each other means we are fighting for each other, right?
But duty is more important to you, Sandeep.
I waited for the day when I would become important to you.
But you care only about your duty.
Everybody talks about your sacrifices,
what about me who keeps waiting for you?
Why nobody acknowledges the sacrifices that I do?
I understand, Isha.
I see you.
I couldn't be there with you.
That doesn't mean there's no love.
We have problems. We quarrel often.
But we can't let that separate us.
I've always loved you.
I always wanted to be with you.
I wanted to protect you.
How could you?
You've always been away.
You should've been by my side when I was in the hospital.
I was sure that you'd come.
I was alone then.
I'm alone now.
I was alone there. I'm alone here!
Alone!
I will be back, Isha.
From now, nothing will separate us.
What happened at the hospital that day?
It's better if you don't know.
Major Sandeep. Colonel wants you in the hotel lobby.
Hotel? Lobby?
Are you in Mumbai?
You're in the Taj?
It's better if you don't know.
I will see you, okay?
Bye.
Sandeep?
This number can't be reached right now.
Listen to me. Get the information from the police.
-Okay? -Yes, sir.
-Go. Take care of it. -Hello! Can anyone hear me. Hello?
This is Rodriguez from the Taj staff. Who is this?
I'm Pramoda from room 585. I have a little girl named Shirley with me.
There is lot of smoke. I can't see properly.
This little girl is not able to breathe. It's very dark.
-I found this walkie-talkie... -Pramoda.
Pramoda Reddy? Where exactly are you? Are you safe?
No, no.
It's been more than 24 hours. When will you get here?
-This girl is not moving. -Can you tell me your exact location?
I'm on the fifth floor. I'm scared.
When will you get here?
This little girl might breathe her last any moment now.
I don't want that to happen, but how long will it take?
Here in this floor...
I'm alone. I'm all alone. Please do something.
I was alone there. I am alone here. Alone!
Can you hear me?
Please come online.
Pramoda? Please come in.
Pramoda...
Pramoda, can you hear me?
If she's quiet... maybe there is someone there.
We must save them, or something will happen to them.
-How do we save them... -We will.
-Sir, there are two more hostages. -Negative, Major!
You're not going up there. Do you know how many terrorists are up there?
No, you don't. So, we are sitting ducks. It's night, and we wait.
But the terrorists won't wait. What if they--
How sure are you that she wasn't at the gunpoint?
How are you sure about that?
How the hell do you know that it's not a trap for our soldiers?
I can't call myself a soldier by putting lives at risk based on a guess.
I won't be able to forgive myself.
A dead soldier can't save anyone, Major. Don't you ever forget that.
I understand that you want to save them.
-What did you say? -I said, I realize
you want to save the child and the lady. But it's not easy to reach there.
How can we save them, without even getting there?
Major Sandeep, we save others, and save ourselves.
Their principle is to kill or get killed. And they proved it time and again.
As your superior officer, I'm asking you again.
How many more soldiers do I have to lose?
Tell me, Major.
Tell me, Major. I'm asking you.
How many soldiers should I be willing to lose?
To save them, how many soldiers should I be prepared to lose?
One.
What does it mean to be soldier?
Is it fighting courageously?
Or is it the promise we make to the people?
-No matter what! -No matter what!
Our Group Commander Shera believes in it.
-Veer! Cover fire. -Yes, sir.
-Boys! -Sir!
Iftekhar!
Tear gas!
-Javed! -He has come in.
Ummati!
Moving to the second floor, sir.
Ali! He is here.
On to the level three, sir.
-Ummati, did you see him? -Ali, did you?
No, Ummati.
Pramoda, I heard you. I'm here to take you.
The girl you're holding is Shirley. You saved her life.
You saved her.
Ummati!
Ummati! Careful, there are soldiers!
Come on!
Ma'am! Move!
Ma'am! Now!
Ma'am, give her to me.
-Aman, I'll get the paramedics. -Yeah!
-Will she be okay? -We are checking, ma'am
Let's go, ma'am.
Major, come in. Hostages are safe. We're coming up.
Stay back! They've a clear shot of the door.
Hold!
Major?
Are you there?
Major?
Can you hear me?
-Major? -Wait.
I'm here.
Is he dead?
-I don't know. -Either way he's trapped.
He's dead if he tries to go upstairs, and we won't let him get out.
He has no other way!
He's here, Javed.
How many are there?
I think there are two!
Ali, watch the door! More of them will get through.
How many are there?
He blew out the elevator panel!
-There are commandos here! -We are trapped!
Go check. And kill him.
Ali! You watch the door. I'll take care of him.
Give me the gun. Give me a hand!
He won't stop!
We have to kill this infidel! Let's go!
Boys! What's going on?
Colonel, we're trying to get in,
but the terrorists are firing nonstop.
They have a clear view of the door but we don't.
Major Sandeep, come in!
Major Sandeep, do you copy me?
How many soldiers should I be willing to lose?
How many more soldiers should I be prepared to lose?
Major, how many are there? Do you need any backup?
Don't come up.
I'll handle them.
Javed?
Sandeep... Wake up.
Mom! Mom...
Dad?
Couldn't you have waited a bit longer?
I couldn't wait, Dad.
Why did you go there alone?
I wasn't alone.
But I'm not with you.
You'll always be with me.
You're my commando.
He has come all the way in, sir. He is very aggressive.
-Don't want to die, do something! -Listen.
-Get me out of here! -Sacrifice yourself.
By God's grace, you will go to heaven. You understand me?
You'll go to heaven, dear Sacrifice yourself.
Looks like the NSG have killed one of the attackers.
This may well be the beginning of the end here.
The siege is certainly over.
You have been saying you don't know. When will you know?
I've been calling from morning!
Dhanu!
...fight back terrorists with whatever resources they had with them.
Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, National Security Guard commando
will always be remembered for not hesitating to sacrifice their lives.
Mom!
Mom.
He didn't sign it, Isha.
Take care.
Ma'am.
I stole this from Mom.
I stole something from you.
Sandeep.
When he was a child, we always told him
to say "I'll be back",
instead of "I'm going".
But...
That last day on the train,
he said, "I'm going".
I wanted to show my son the world from my shoulders.
But today
he showed us the world from his shoulders.
Long live Sandeep Unnikrishnan!
We didn't want Sandeep to join the army.
When I meet the people he saved...
ones, who he inspired...
Shirley?
And all those who call him a hero...
I realize, Sandeep was right.
I just saw Sandeep's picture next to those of Gandhi and Bhagat Singh.
Our son is not as great as them.
But I can proudly say
that he was different.
Gandhi didn't know he would die.
But my son
looked death in the eye and said
"You can take my life, but not my nation."
“You can take me, you can take me, but not my country!”
"My country will not bow down to the likes of you!"
Today, I sat where his life was taken by those cowards.
We were talking about his life, not his death.
That brought back...
memories of his childhood, his bravery, his thoughts,
and his journey.
My son,
Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan.
When you hear this name,
you shouldn't remember him for how he died,
but for the way he lived.
My son should be remembered
for not the way he died,
but for the way he lived!
There was something about him.
Are the Pakistanis drinking at this time?
-Sir, Sandeep crossed the border. -What?
He's playing cricket with the kids on no-man's-land.
Go back!
We are warning you! Send our children this side!
Indian Army! Go back to your side!
Captain Sandeep! Come back!
Anwar, we'll play again.
-Bye, brother! -Bye, brother!