All of you, listen to me carefully.
Our target is Hafiz Rehman,
the chief of Jaish-e-Mohammed.
The most wanted terrorist by the Indian agencies.
Guys, are you in your positions?
Waiting for your command.
Yes, Kashyap. - Ready.
Aye aye, Captain!
We've been looking for Hafiz Rehman for the past 8 years.
We have intel today for the first time. If we lose him today,
we might never be able to get to him.
Don't forget this mission is unofficial.
If you get caught by the Serbian police, we don't know you.
So, use your brains before your guns.
Copy.
It's 4.18. He will come out of the building any moment.
Laxman, keep me updated.
Looking for the target.
Two people have come out. The guy in the turban looks like Rehman.
Johny, the car is moving towards you.
Identity confirmed, sir. It's Hafiz Rehman.
Perfect!
Now, he'll take a left for his designated area.
Boys, move in. Move! Move! - Copy.
Chauhan!
He is running towards the crowd.
Darn it! Boys, he shouldn't escape.
Move, man! Fast!
Kashyap, I don't want to let this go. Should I shoot?
Okay, get him.
Got him. Target down.
Chauhan, Ravi, I need confirmation.
No, Kashyap, you can't go there. The police will be there any moment.
If even one member is caught, everyone will land in trouble.
Kashyap!
Sir, this is someone else.
Johny!
Chauhan!
Laxman, cover me. - Copy.
Yes.
Laxman!
I think we've lost Laxman also.
Kashyap, it isn't too late. Come back.
Come back, Kashyap.
Kashyap, why are you inviting trouble?
For now, it's important to get out of there.
Come back, Kashyap.
Kashyap, come back! That's enough!
I want Hafiz Rehman.
The Serbian police are coming, Kashyap.
If we are caught in a third country, neither of us will be able to escape.
I'll only be jailed.
You'll be directly hanged to death.
Don't be crazy!
Don't waste time!
Open your eyes!
Kashyap, wake up! Kashyap!
Wake up, Kashyap!
Come on, wake up. Kashyap!
Kashyap!
Mr Dutta is calling you.
Yes, General?
'Mr Dutta, the soldiers are on the edge. We need your answer now.'
How long will we wait, Kashyap?
The PMO has been calling us every hour for an update.
Sir, Pakistan is like sand in the palm.
The harder you close the fist, the faster this sand will slip.
We need to keep putting pressure on the Chinese. - How long will we wait?
Please, sir. - Kashyap, how long?
Please.
We shall hold on, General.
'Certainly.'
Thank you, sir.
The missiles of India are pointed at CPEC.
Apart from this, I also think
that India will attack two to three sensitive locations.
If we send that Indian back, we'll be called cowards and poor-spirited.
War is not the solution to any problem, Mr Prime Minister.
I request you to talk to India. Otherwise, they'll attack us at 9 o'clock.
Are we scared of them?
We are ready to face them.
We also have missiles. They are ready.
And they are aware of our air force.
You carried out one air attack and think you are invincible!
Sir, if war begins,
you have got explosives that will last only for 5-6 days.
When the shadow of a man grows larger than the person,
it means that the sun is setting.
Are you trying to say
that the sun is setting on the Pakistani Army?
Absolutely! - Have some shame!
What are you saying? - You are talking nonsense!
I am stating the fact! - This is not done!
We are brave and never run away. - You can't say that.
This is not acceptable!
Sir, the Chinese ambassador has called.
'Hello, Mr Dutta.'
Mr Ambassador, thank you for coming on the call.
I'll come straight to the point.
CPEC is our priority.
Beijing is going to be very unhappy
if India decides to take action against CPEC.
Mr Ambassador.
In the past, India has gone to great lengths to avoid conflicts.
But when one of ours is at stake,
we will do whatever is necessary.
Well, I understand your concern.
But just to clarify...
If your pilot is returned, you will not take any action, right? - Absolutely.
Mr Ambassador, I am very happy to see
that Beijing cares for the peace in the region.
And I know you will take whatever steps are needed
to maintain that very peace in the region.
Thank you.
'The situation has quickly escalated between the two nations.'
'South-east Asia stands at the brink of war'
'as the armies from both countries stand facing each other at the border.'
'Mr Prime Minister, we cannot go to war right now.'
'And especially when CPEC is under threat.' - But...
But the Indians are taking us for granted. We have to show them our strength.
'This is not the time to show them our strength, Mr Prime Minister.'
'Release the pilot.'
Sure, Mr Premier. - 'Thank you.'
This is not right, Mr Ambassador.
I hope you know that.
This is just business, Mr Prime Minister.
Nothing personal.
They are compelling us.
Sir, not every step that is taken back is defeat.
Wow!
Do you mean we should lose a winning battle
by releasing that pilot? - Yes, release him.
We will return him.
It's no use keeping that Indian pilot hostage here.
But if we return him safe and sound,
we can turn the tables.
Wing Commander!
Your nation has not even started talking
via diplomatic channels.
Perhaps they are not worried about you.
Marshal.
There will surely be a knock on this door in some time.
Your senior officer will congratulate you
and hand you my release order.
Then, you'll escort me to the media.
I am sorry.
How many times do you expect me to laugh at the same joke?
Air Marshal.
You've done a good job.
This is Wing Commander Abhimanyu's release order.
Move him to some other building.
We are sending him back.
Yes?
Is there a confirmation?
Thank you.
Attention, please!
There is news for you.
Abhimanyu is returning home!
Yay! - Yes!
Yes!
Ma'am.
Well done!
- Yes!
Well done, everybody!
Congratulations.
I...
Thank you.
All of us forgot the motive behind catching that pilot.
Our motive was victory.
And victory isn't achieved
by capturing the enemy's post or bringing their plane down.
This is a different type of war.
Now, wars don't happen on land, but in our minds.
The field for this war is international media and social media.
This is the battle of perception.
If we keep winning this war of the mind,
the future will be bright.
Pakistan will not return Abhimanyu so easily.
They will proclaim that they are very generous.
You know they are going to make a big show of this, right?
Mr Khan and our establishment will be appreciated in the world media.
The whole world will praise us for our big-heartedness.
And then, India will have no option
but to retreat.
We should fight a battle that we can win several times.
The war of narrative!
Abhimanyu's release should be a campaign and not an event.
Everything is ready.
Stage 1.
We'll show Abhimanyu as helpless and miserable
and portray India as an irresponsible and careless nation.
'They should have at least given the guy a good plane.'
'They sent this poor pilot here to die'
'in a 70-year-old rickety plane.'
The next stage is declaration.
The Prime Minister's declaration
to release the Wing Commander to the world media.
'I want to declare to the world'
'that the Indian pilot who is in our custody...'
'As a gesture of peace, we will release him tomorrow.'
'The Prime Minister's big declaration!'
'Pakistan will return the Indian pilot, Abhimanyu Vardhan.'
'This is called a masterstroke.'
There will be so much noise that the neighbours will hear it.
'Message of love instead of war.'
'This is how new Pakistan is.'
Hypocrites!
Take all of this rubbish down immediately! - Okay.
'The news of Wing Commander Abhimanyu's release'
'has brought joy to the entire country.'
We'll close the campaign with a punch line.
'We know how to fight back and go to war.'
'But with the declaration of the Wing Commander's release,'
'we have shown the world'
'that we are Pakistanis. We are big-hearted.'
And now is the time for the climax.
'This is the time to honour bravery and valour'
'and show the whole world, including Pakistan,'
'that when an Indian soldier faces the enemy,'
'victory is certain.'
'Abhimanyu has reached the Wagah border.'
'We have just received this news from there..'
'Absolutely, Mahinder. You've given us breaking news.'
'Abhimanyu has reached the Wagah border.'
'It wasn't clear earlier due to the darkness.'
'Then, a message came from there'
'about the convoy having reached the Wagah Border with Abhimanyu.'
'We received this news at around 8:50 pm.'
Come.
Wing Commander Abhimanyu, because of the crash of your jet,
the armed forces of our country have come under scrutiny.
Do you think our country is really safe? - Don't bother. Let's go.
Sir, please answer my question.
Do you see these people?
There are here to celebrate your return.
I thought they were all here because...
I destroyed the enemy's SX16.
What?
Why are you surprised, sir?
When your jet went off the radar,
we thought...
It's strange, sir.
For the past 48 hours, the Pakistani Air Marshal
was forcing me to deny this.
I thought you all knew about it.
It's true, sir.
I shot it down.
I must inform Air Marshal Harish.
'The Prime Minister of Pakistan'
'showed a big heart by releasing India's Wing Commander, Abhimanyu.'
'Wing Commander Abhimanyu... - Wonderful!
Wow!
You've performed a difficult task very nicely.
You should be in politics and not in the media.
Whether it's politics or war,
victory or defeat is all about perception.
Indians have lost this war.
It's just that they haven't realised it yet.
'Friends, we must agree that by sending Wing Commander Abhimanyu back,'
'Pakistan has shown some maturity.'
'So, friends, they deserve an applause...'
Let it play, sir.
What he is saying is right.
Why do you think so?
They sent our soldier back.
The Prime Minister of Pakistan displayed generosity.
Otherwise, there would have been a war for no reason.
'Do you know the condition of their M21s?'
'He told me.'
'His radio was jammed.'
'The jet was so difficult to fly.'
'How will they shoot down our jets?'
'They can't take care of their own pilots.'
'Despite having a hundred reasons for war...'
They are showing their defeat as a victory.
'By sending that pilot back with respect, Mr Khan has proved'
'what actual captaincy is.'
'It's time for a small break.' - Please be seated.
I have a confirmation from Harish.
Abhimanyu did bring down the SX16.
Sir, this is huge news. - Absolutely!
This should be made public, sir.
Our 50-year-old jet
shot down an SX16 that has the latest technology.
But they aren't going to admit it, Kashyap. - Why?
Sir, I have gathered the sales analysis of SX16s of the past 5 years.
As per their contract, Pakistan can't use SX16s
up to 100 miles from India's border.
This is against their American contract.
They'll say they used some other jet.
Yeah. But, sir, that's why it's absolutely important
that we prove that the jet Abhimanyu shot down was an SX16.
Sir, claims and counter-claims will never end.
We need something to hit them directly and to hit them now.
We won't attack them.
They have no reputation to protect.
Their economy is dependent on other countries.
What can we do in this situation?
The council! FATC.
We can challenge them at the Financial Action Task Council.
Sir, their economy is in a very bad state.
They will be finished if trade restrictions are imposed.
But, Kashyap, a lot of time will be wasted on that. - Sodhi.
Kashyap has a point.
FATC is a very credible and powerful organisation.
If we expose Pakistan there,
we will not only win this war,
but will also cause long-term damage to Pakistan's economy.
What do we need to do for that?
Sir, we can challenge them on two counts.
First, they support terrorism.
We need to prove Balakot for that. - That will be done, sir.
We have assets in Pakistan.
And secondly... - And secondly,
the use of SX16s. - Exactly!
We will emotionally present Abhimanyu's story for that.
And, sir, we will have to break the credibility of SX16s as well.
So that the world doubts its capability.
What's the status report of the pilot of the SX16
that Abhimanyu shot down?
Is he alive or dead?
No details yet, sir.
Just... Just give me a little while to work on this, sir.
So, ladies and gentlemen,
let's begin the second phase of our strategy.
Mr Bhardwaj,
you speculate everything right from election results to T20 results.
But now, you need confirmation to show the truth!
We have confirmation of Pakistani SX16's shoot time.
I've already got All India News on the line.
So, do you want it or not?
Change the narrative.
Confirmation instead of speculation.
Arun, it's an exclusive. You will get everything that the IAF has on it.
This is about India, Manisha.
I will make sure that they see the might of an Indian soldier.
Watch me on the news. Okay?
Perfect! Thank you!
'Such is the valour of our forces.'
'When an Indian hero'
'flies a 1960s M21...'
'Ladies and gentlemen, a 1960s fighter jet.'
'With just one missile,'
'he breaks down a Pakistani SX16'
'without even batting an eyelid.'
Get lost!
'The brave pilot from the Indian Air Force shot down Pakistan's SX16 jet.'
'India's claim of shooting down an SX16 jet is baseless.'
Things don't happen coincidentally, Najeeb.
The Almighty gives a second chance for a reason.
It was a miracle that you left the camp that night.
You will be the one in charge in Yukub's absence.
I won't let you down, sir.
Come to your senses.
You are in Islamabad, not at the camp.
I am sorry, sir.
I'm awaiting your order, sir.
I suspect there's a mole in the camp.
Find him.
Sir, if this is true,
his head will be presented to you.
Rameez, listen.
I've learned there's a spy in the camp.
Send your men to nearby villages.
Uncle called.
It's something important.
Hello, uncle!
Is the line safe?
This line is safe, Iqbal.
Field Officer Netra here, sir.
Hello, Netra! How are you?
We both are good. - Great.
We need evidence of whatever happened in Bahawalpur and Balakot.
Sir, the data of Jaish was present in only two places.
One was in Balakot, which was destroyed due to the air strike.
And Yakub had the second one.
Where? - In Bahawalpur, sir.
On his desktop.
That data is very important to us.
After Yakub's death, visiting Bahawalpur... - It'll be safe, sir.
We will easily handle the new recruits. - Great.
We badly need this evidence in an International court
Otherwise, whatever we have done so far will be of no use. Understand?
It will be done, sir.
Hail India, sir! - Hail India!
You guys eat. I'll just come.
Please begin.
He was a traitor.
He was leaking our information.
Let's go. - Yes.
Wait!
Where are you going?
Najeeb, don't you recognise me?
Fahima.
Where have you been all these days?
We were leaving Balakot... - Najeeb!
Speak only when asked.
Yakub sent us to Bahawalpur. - I see.
You came to see who died and who survived.
Yakub wouldn't have spared you had he been alive.
You are good at acting. - Najeeb!
"Come on, partner! Get ready."
"It's time to be stout-hearted."
"Victory comes to those who exude courage."
"It's your battle that requires you to strategise meticulously."
"Let your passion take over."
"Destroy your enemies, no matter how tough they are."
"Let your passion take over."
"Destroy your enemies, no matter how tough they are."
"You are fiercely determined. Give it your all!"
"No matter how difficult the journey,"
"you're certain to reach your destination!"
"You will surely overcome every obstacle that comes your way!"
"Keep going, my brave partner!"
"Struggle if needed, as it'll be worth it."
"Go out of your way to tread the right path."
"Struggle if needed, as it'll be worth it."
"Go out of your way to tread the right path."
"With your spirits high, aim for the sky!"
"No matter what the difficulty, you'll be able to overcome it."
"No matter how difficult the journey,"
"you're certain to reach your destination!"
"Keep going, my brave partner!"
"Make every drop of your blood count."
"Turn your nemesis' ambitions to dust!"
"Make every drop of your blood count."
"Turn your nemesis' ambitions to dust!"
"When you hold your head high, the universe will stand by you."
"Your courage can make the impossible possible."
"You will surely overcome every obstacle that comes your way!"
"Keep going, my brave partner!"
"Let your passion take over."
"Destroy your enemies, no matter how tough they are."
"Let your passion take over."
"Destroy your enemies, no matter how tough they are."
"You are fiercely determined. Give it your all!"
"No matter how difficult the journey,"
"you're certain to reach your destination!"
"You will surely overcome every obstacle that comes your way!"
"Keep going, my brave partner!"