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0:14Actually, you should take the day off today.
0:17I'll go with Aftab instead. Are you up for it?
0:23Sure, I'd be happy to take you.
0:25Paras...
0:26Don't worry, Dad.
0:27We aren't going far. Just right nearby.
0:30Exactly, Uncle.
0:32Why are you so worried?
0:35Besides, I'm family.
0:38I'll protect her more fiercely than my own life.
0:50Okay then, Dad. See you.
1:05-Wait a moment, Aftab. -Yes?
1:07What happened?
1:10You know what? I'm just not in the mood anymore.
1:12We'll go some other time, okay?
1:14Why? What's the matter?
1:15I told you, I'm not in the mood.
1:17-We'll go some other day. -But you were just saying...
1:33Let me make one more thing crystal clear.
1:35He didn't kidnap me.
1:37He actually saved me from those kidnappers.
1:54Brother, what on earth have you done?
1:56You've handed over all the responsibility to the very man
1:58who orchestrated Paras's kidnapping in the first place.
2:07Zawar wasn't the one who did it, Nadeem.
2:13I agree it wasn't him,
2:15but didn't he do all that at Wahab's behest?
2:18He isn't one of Wahab's men.
2:22But Aftab told you that...
2:27I told you already.
2:30I looked into it myself.
2:33He doesn't answer to anyone.
2:38Brother, does that mean you don't trust your own nephew?
3:02Brother,
3:03for your and Paras's sake, Aftab put his life on the line
3:06and extracted intelligence from a mole inside Wahab's inner circle.
3:11You know how perilous that was.
3:17Nadeem, tell Aftab not to risk his neck for me or Paras in the future.
3:24You know
3:26how dangerous this venture was,
3:30yet the outcome is staring us right in the face.
3:34It was a fool's errand.
3:36Wahab's man fed Aftab fabricated information.
3:45It sounds like you're undermining Aftab's competence,
3:51and you're favoring your own hired hand over him.
3:56My son doesn't cut corners,
3:58and it seems you've been fed a lie.
4:08Nadeem, I don't dine with just any employee of mine.
4:19I know exactly how to draw the line between family and the help.
4:28I'm not the type to trust every face that walks through my door.
4:34But yes,
4:36once I do place my faith in someone,
4:40they don't betray me.
4:44I'm as certain of them as I am of my next breath.
5:26Is something wrong with the car?
5:28No.
5:29I'm just doing a routine inspection.
5:32What if it breaks down on the way later?
5:34Don't worry, it won't give us any trouble.
5:36Everything seems good. I've checked it all thoroughly.
5:38Do you even know how to change a tire if it goes flat?
5:44Why that look?
5:45I asked a simple question.
5:46If we get a flat in the middle of nowhere without a repair shop in sight,
5:49what will you do?
5:50That's right.
5:51You have every right to ask that.
5:54However, that question is only relevant if I were your chauffeur.
5:58I'm your guard, madam.
6:00Direct such concerns to your driver.
6:04What if I'm driving myself and there's no driver around?
6:09Are you worried about your car,
6:11or are you concerned about whether you'll reach home safely?
6:14My safety, of course.
6:17Then leave it to me.
6:19I'll get you home.
6:21How?
6:27I'll carry you on my shoulders if I have to.
6:58How's this one?
7:03I'm sorry, but I have no eye for these things.
7:07Oh, I totally forgot.
7:10You've probably never even laid eyes on anything this expensive,
7:14let alone bought it.
7:17You're right.
7:19People with a commanding presence
7:22don't need expensive clothes to make an impression.
7:26Whatever they wear starts to look expensive on them.
7:36So, are you suggesting my personality is weak?
7:40That's for you to decide.
7:47The day you feel remarkable even in ordinary clothes,
7:51you'll know you've truly come into your own.
8:58Tell me, what would you like to eat? What should I order?
9:03I'm asking you.
9:07I don't eat while I'm on duty.
9:14But thank you very much.
9:21Well, then go sit somewhere else.
9:25Sure.
9:27But it's about to get crowded in here.
9:30If someone sees you sitting alone and tries to bother you,
9:32I'll be forced to rearrange their bones.
9:38Maybe this is just my lot in life.
10:38You did the right thing.
10:41Women in our society feel much safer around a six-foot-tall man with muscles.
10:48I didn't come and sit here for your flattery.
10:51So please, just shut up.
11:10Carry these.
11:12I'm your bodyguard, madam.
11:15If I'm hauling bags,
11:16I won't be able to fend off any potential threats.
11:19You'll have to carry them yourself.
11:25You're disgusting.
11:26Professional.
11:28After you.
11:59Hey, listen.
12:00Take me to the Lines Area, please.
12:02I'm a bodyguard, madam.
12:04I don't take those kinds of orders.
12:08You should bring your own driver starting tomorrow.
12:10What?
12:11You expect me to drag two of you goons around everywhere?
12:16You're driving my car.
12:17You can do as you please, madam,
12:20but I won't do anything outside my scope.
12:23Oh, so you don't mind being my bodyguard after all?
12:27Good to know.
12:34If my father’s treatment didn’t require so much money,
12:38I wouldn’t have tolerated that girl for even a single moment.
12:53Hey, we're here. Just pull over.
13:16Hold on.
13:20Where are you going? Who are you meeting?
13:22Is a bodyguard allowed to ask such personal questions?
13:26You're meeting some guy, aren't you?
13:29What rubbish!
13:30Look, madam, please try to understand.
13:32Your safety is my primary concern right now.
13:35That's why I'm asking where you're going and who you're meeting.
13:42Okay, fine.
13:43I won't ask.
13:46This is Salma's place.
13:48What's her relation to you?
13:52Let's just say she's a friend.
13:53If I'm to say she's a friend, what is she really?
13:58Do you have any idea how insufferable you are?
13:59Madam, please let me do my job.
14:02Knowing your whereabouts and company is part of my responsibilities.
14:05So, please.
14:08I loathe this constant intrusion!
14:12Right, I'm coming with you.
14:13Just wait here.
14:15I'll be back in half an hour,
14:16and you have my number,
14:18so call if I'm not back.
14:20You can follow later.
14:20-Wait here for now. -But...
14:51Uncle made a huge mistake.
14:53He actually appointed him as Paras's bodyguard.
14:57It would've been better to let Paras stay in the US.
15:01Whatever Brother did must've been carefully considered.
15:07Look, Shaheen.
15:08Your brother isn't some infallible genius incapable of missteps.
15:14Do you have any idea who that guy is?
15:15He's the same one who tried to kidnap Paras.
15:19It was Aftab who tried to kidnap her,
15:22and he did so at your bidding.
15:26Well, it was never proven.
15:27Perhaps it's been proven
15:29that the guy had nothing to do with the kidnapping.
15:33Alright, then. Let it be.
15:35But think about it.
15:37He's a grown man,
15:38and Brother has made him his beautiful daughter's bodyguard.
15:43Fine,
15:45I'll believe he isn't Wahab's man,
15:47but if Wahab buys him off,
15:49then whatever hasn't happened yet most certainly will.
15:54It's virtually impossible to get through to Uncle.
15:58He doesn't let anyone else have their say.
16:01He doesn't value anyone's input.
16:04As for Mom,
16:05he only listens to her because he believes he's right anyway,
16:09and Mom thinks her brother is actually paying her respect.
16:14Aftab is absolutely right.
16:17Anyway,
16:18I don't need the backing of either of you.
16:20Just tell me what you two can do for my situation.
16:24That's it.
16:24Look, son.
16:26Forget about your uncle.
16:27Even your mother doesn't take me seriously.
16:30So, ask her whatever you need to and don't expect anything from me.
16:37What do you want?
16:40Talk to Uncle and ask for Paras's hand in marriage for me.
16:44If the wedding can't happen yet,
16:46then at least get us legally married and engaged.
16:48I need to have her under my thumb somehow.
16:51No.
16:53I know Brother very well.
16:55He won't entertain anything like this right now.
17:00Fine, then.
17:03You just keep waiting for his mood to improve,
17:06and nothing will ever happen.
17:08Nothing at all.
17:11We have no idea when he'll be in a receptive mood, or if he'll ever be.
17:14Why should I wait for him?
17:15Why?
17:16Then what should be done?
17:17Regardless of his mood,
17:19you go there with the proposal,
17:21or just keep Paras away from that guy.
17:23Or else...
17:25Or else what?
17:27Or else,
17:29I'll send that guy not just away from Paras,
17:33but out of this world,
17:38and I mean it.
17:40I'll make sure of it.
17:42You two just watch.
17:49This is the harvest of your indulgence.
18:05I said I'd be back in half an hour, but I returned sooner.
18:08By the way,
18:09Dad is going to ask you for a full account of the day.
18:13Keep this little detour under wraps and tell him everything else.
18:16I'm sorry, madam.
18:18Giving him a thorough account of every moment is part of my duties.
18:21Besides, whatever is being concealed is usually something that shouldn't be.
18:26I haven't done anything wrong.
18:29I'm not reporting to him to file a complaint against you, either.
18:33Can't you keep a secret?
18:35I can't keep any secret from him that involves you.
18:38It's against the terms of my employment.
18:41What is wrong with you?
18:42I'm back safe and sound. Was I even in any danger here?
18:45It's my duty, madam.
18:48You're overstepping your boundaries in the name of duty now.
18:52My boundaries were clearly laid out when I was hired.
18:57I'm simply fulfilling my obligation, madam.
19:00Beyond that, I have no desire to intrude on your personal life.
19:06You were hired to ensure my safety.
19:10That makes sense when there's genuine danger afoot.
19:15I returned in one piece right before your eyes.
19:17There was no threat and certainly no enemies lurking,
19:19making it absolutely necessary to go running to Dad.
19:23I see it now.
19:24You're just a sycophant.
19:28You saved me once and got to play the hero,
19:32and now you want to milk that act for all it's worth.
19:33You just want to impress Dad.
19:34That's the curse of people like you with your small-minded mentality.
20:16Hey, young man! Didn't you see the car in front of you?
20:17Are you on drugs?
20:19I'm so sorry. I was in a bit of a rush.
20:21That rush of yours could've easily gotten you killed.
20:25If you don't care about your own life, at least spare a thought for others.
20:39What was the big rush?
20:42Oh, it wasn't about being in a rush. You were fuming.
20:45I don't know what kind of bodyguard you are.
20:47You nearly killed me.
20:48What if something had actually happened?
20:50I already hit my head pretty hard.
20:56Anyway, it's fine.
20:59How about this?
21:00Don't mention the visit to Salma's to Dad,
21:02and I won't breathe a word about this accident.
22:12Greetings, Dad.
22:13Greetings. Is everything alright?
22:15What took you so long?
22:18You must be waiting for dinner,
22:20but don’t worry. I haven’t eaten yet. We’ll eat together.
22:22You’re very thoughtful.
22:24So, where did you go?
22:29Who’s going to tell me?
22:33I had lunch,
22:34then attended a conference at Aunt Mahrukh’s NGO,
22:38and then I went to check out the university.
22:40That’s how the time flew.
22:43-Good for you. -Yes, sir.
22:46However, a minor traffic mishap occurred
22:47while attempting a U-turn on the city hospital road.
22:52Thankfully, there was no harm done.
22:55The car is safe,
22:58and Miss Paras is right here with you.
23:01Are you okay?
23:03Yes, Dad. I’m fine.
23:06Thank goodness.
23:08I’ll give some money to charity.
23:10Be more careful next time, Zawar.
23:15Think about your poor dad for a second.
23:17I’m famished.
23:19Right, just give me five minutes. I’ll be back from my room.
23:24Zawar, come on in. Join us for dinner.
23:29No, sir.
23:30I’ll take my leave.
23:38Goodbye.
23:40As you wish.
23:44I’ll be right back.
24:33What’s wrong, Brother?
24:35You haven’t even started eating yet.
24:49Brother,
24:52why do I feel like you’re only doing this job out of obligation?
24:59Tell me the truth.
25:01Is this work beneath you?
25:06No, that’s not it at all.
25:08It’s a good job.
25:11In fact, it’s an excellent one.
25:14I just really miss my old life on the police force.
25:22The very career my father spent his life savings on.
25:31The one I just tossed away.
25:33Brother, don’t say that.
25:37It’s not like you did it of your own free will.
25:44You were cornered into that decision.
25:46It doesn’t matter what the reason was, Mariam.
25:49The outcome is the same.
25:52If I’d just bent a little,
25:55no one would’ve been able to force me to resign.
26:00Dad must be so disappointed.
26:06Mariam,
26:09you’d know.
26:12Dad must be utterly disappointed in me.
26:14He must’ve cursed me out, didn’t he?
26:19I’m sure he’s been calling me disobedient, good-for-nothing, and a failure.
26:24That’s what he said, right?
26:26Tell me.
26:28Brother,
26:30why would you even think that?
26:33Dad hasn't said anything of the sort.
26:36He was only ever worried about the dangers you faced in that job.
26:42That's why he tried to hold you back
26:44and resented the profession so much.
26:48But you have no idea
26:50how relieved he was when you finally stepped away.
26:54All he ever wanted was for his wonderful,
26:57devoted son to be out of harm's way.
27:02He was only saddened by one thing,
27:07and that was watching you lose a calling you were so passionate about.
27:22Anyway,
27:24why haven't you served yourself any food yet?
27:35Oh, and one more thing.
27:40Brother,
27:41if you're harboring any grudges against Dad,
27:46please let them go.
27:48Dad loves you very much.
27:51You shouldn't think of him like that.
27:52I know.
27:56Didn't you see him on your way back?
27:58Of course I did.
28:01Since you were running late,
28:03we assumed you were still at the hospital with Dad.
28:09Dad's feeling much better now.
28:11He is.
28:14I pray he makes a full recovery.
28:48He's quite efficient.
28:51What's your assessment of him?
28:56I quite agree, sir.
28:58He's an exceptional individual.
29:00He doesn't look to others for inspiration.
29:01Instead, he's the one everyone looks up to.
29:05Anything noteworthy from yesterday? Any developments?
29:07No, sir.
29:08Every detail was logged exactly on schedule.
29:14Tell him he must have Paras back home by sundown every day.
29:19Sir, he wouldn't dream of objecting.
29:21But what if Miss Paras insists on staying out late?
29:25Tell him he has my blessing.
29:28Paras won't give him as much grief as she gives me.
29:32Besides, a touch of firmness can be quite effective sometimes.
29:50Good morning.
29:53Right.
29:54Good morning.
30:04Excuse me.
30:06Who's going to open the door for me?
30:09Ask your driver that.
30:12I'm not your driver.
30:13Oh, really? Well, then, enlighten me.
30:15What exactly are your duties as a bodyguard?
30:18Should I take notes?
30:19What can you actually do?
30:23If anything happens to you in the middle of the road,
30:26it's my responsibility to carry you home on my shoulders.
30:32But opening the car door on command isn't part of my brief.
30:40Where to?
30:41I've sent you the location. Check it.
30:50What is this place? Why do we need to go there?
30:53Look, you're just the bodyguard, so know your place.
30:56I'm not obligated to answer your questions.
30:58You just follow whatever orders I give.
31:01Do you understand?
31:03Now, move,
31:05and leave the attitude at home next time.
32:06Look at the state of that area.
32:09We’ve poured so much investment into that neighborhood over the last ten years.
32:13Countless funds have been channeled in with zero accountability.
32:17But just look at it now.
32:19Schools, hospitals, clinics…
32:21What was he even talking about?
32:22Who did you put in charge of the area?
32:24Aunt.
32:26Then ask her where she funneled all that money.
32:34She’ll be offended.
32:38Well, right now, you’re the one who should be offended.
32:45Let’s go, then.
32:47Straight to Aunt’s.
33:09Hello, Paras.
33:10Hello.
33:11-How are you? -I’m great. How about you?
33:14Come on, aren’t you coming inside?
33:15Join us.
33:16What do you mean?
33:19Since when do servants like these get to sit in the same room as us?
33:24Come on, Paras.
33:28Shahbaz!
33:30Get Zawar some water.
33:34Greetings, Aunt.
33:37Greetings.
33:38Look who finally found her way to her aunt’s house.
33:41I’ve really been missing you,
33:43and since you were complaining the other day about how I never visit,
33:45I thought I’d come make it up to you.
33:47I’m so glad you did.
33:48Now, tell me, would you like tea or coffee?
33:50Anything’s fine. I’m exhausted.
33:51Alright, I’ll have some coffee made. Come on.
33:53Rahila! Bring some coffee, dear.
33:55You know,
33:57I have plenty of grievances of my own.
33:59Maybe you should try making it up to me too.
34:07I’ve thought about visiting many times,
34:11but the reason I stayed away never changed…
34:14Brother’s security concerns.
34:17I simply can’t believe
34:19our own employees would deceive us like this.
34:25Alamgir has been feeding me fabricated reports this entire time.
34:28I’m not letting him get away with it.
34:29I’ll summon him right now and give him a thorough dressing-down.
34:32Go and call Alamgir.
34:34Get him in here right now!
34:35Oh, no. Don’t, Aunt.
34:37There’s really no need for that. Please don’t call him.
34:40This wasn’t Alamgir’s fault at all.
34:43How could it not be his fault?
34:45I mean, he was the one handing Mom all the profit reports.
34:50He’d collect every single check for the schools and hospitals from her himself.
34:55He even provided signatures from all the teachers
34:57and doctors along with photographs.
35:01He’s absolutely right.
35:03But honestly, I’m just glad
35:05you finally went and saw the area with your own eyes.
35:08I find it hard to believe those people had the audacity to swindle us like that.
35:15But don’t you worry about a thing.
35:16You’ll see, your aunt will make them cough up every last penny.
35:21No, Aunt. That won’t be necessary.
35:24I don’t want Dad to catch wind of any of this.
35:27You know how he is.
35:29He won’t show anyone any mercy.
35:32Besides, I’ve already decided that since I’m staying here,
35:36I’ll be managing all the affairs of Mom’s trust myself.
35:39I’ll be overseeing it personally.
35:45Anyway, thank you so much, Aunt.
35:47You’ve done so much for us all these years
35:51and taken such good care of the trust.
35:53It’s just that these people exploited your good nature.
35:59I’ll set them straight myself.
36:01I’ll make sure every one of them falls in line.
36:07Have some coffee, dear.
36:25I’m sitting up front.
36:28Up front?
36:31You’re going to sit up front with a servant?
36:34He’s not a servant.
36:38I see.
36:40Well, bodyguards aren’t friends, either.
36:45When did I ever say he was my friend?
36:50Then what is he?
36:54The thing is, Zawar has been enormously helpful.
36:57He’s given me invaluable guidance regarding the Saleha Foundation.
37:01I’d suggest you help Aunt as well, just to keep the records spotless.
37:05It’ll save us from a mountain of trouble later on.
37:08Besides, I’m sharp enough to know
37:10what I should or shouldn’t be doing.
37:13I don’t need anyone dictating how to live my life. Right?
37:17See you. Bye.
37:21I’m getting some ice cream on the way.
37:26Close the door.