The episode begins with a chilling flashback. A man menacingly threatens a frightened young girl, Dil, in a barn. He warns her that if she speaks out of turn, her mother will suffer. He graphically describes throwing her mother from a great height, causing her to die from the fall while Dil would die from grief. The terrified girl pleads with him, saying her mother won’t die, but the man just laughs sadistically. He tells her that this is a man’s world, and women should live in fear and silence for their own safety, before ordering her to run away.
In the present day, a woman named Palki watches a news report about the infamous rockstar, Mr. Raghav Kumar. The report details how Raghav, known for his eccentric behavior, caused a scene at his own music launch, getting into a physical fight with his producer. A woman named Dil, visibly worried, watches the news as well. Palki remarks that Raghav did exactly what was expected of him. The news anchor questions whether Raghav’s actions are arrogance or a habit. Another woman, Sheetal, descends the stairs with a stern expression and tells them to turn off the TV.
Sheetal, who seems to be Raghav’s mother, shows no sympathy. She coldly states that she doesn’t care if Raghav’s heart stops or her own blood pressure rises; his actions will not affect her. She believes he is beyond redemption. Meanwhile, Raghav is shown in a jail cell, bruised but seemingly unfazed. He’s casually singing, and other inmates join in. He quickly silences them with a threat. He learns that two of the inmates are from a village near his hometown, Bikapur. He mockingly asks for a beedi and a match, which they provide out of fear.
At the police station, a man named Chandan is on the phone with Sheetal. She is furious, revealing that Raghav has ruined a major international collaboration. She tells Chandan to let Raghav rot in jail, as that’s where he belongs. As she hangs up, two other women look on with concern. Just then, another man, Bindu, arrives at the police station to see Raghav. Chandan expresses his frustration with Raghav’s constant self-destructive behavior. Raghav, however, seems to prefer the police station, calling it more liberating than his own home, which he refers to as a jail.
The episode flashes back again to the young Dil. Terrified by her uncle’s threats, she runs home to find her mother asleep. Crying silently, she ties her mother’s feet to her own with a scarf, a desperate attempt to keep her safe. The scene shifts to the present, where a grown-up Dil is comforting her own daughter, Tuiya, who has just had a nightmare. Tuiya has tied their feet together with a scarf in the exact same way. Dil, startled by the parallel, unties the scarf and consoles her daughter, who says she dreamt of a scary lion. Dil realizes the keys to the house are missing from the bed.
Downstairs, Dil’s brother is performing a morning puja. As Dil and Tuiya appear, he offers them prasad. The atmosphere is tense. He looks at Dil with a piercing gaze and asks why she looks so worried, as if she’s seen a ghost. He then turns his attention to Tuiya, menacingly asking Dil about the girl’s father. Dil is left shocked and speechless as her brother’s sinister intentions become clear.
Review
This episode masterfully sets up a compelling narrative by intertwining two seemingly separate but deeply connected storylines. On one hand, we have the chaotic, self-destructive world of rockstar Raghav Kumar, and on the other, the quiet, fear-filled life of Dil and her daughter. The direction is excellent, particularly in the flashback sequences, which effectively build a sense of dread and mystery. The uncle’s character is introduced as a truly menacing figure, and his chilling threats to a young Dil establish him as a formidable antagonist. The parallel between Dil tying her mother’s feet and her daughter doing the same is a poignant and powerful symbol of generational trauma. The episode ends on a brilliant cliffhanger, leaving the audience to wonder about the connection between Raghav and Dil, and the dark secret her brother holds over her. The acting is strong across the board, with Raghav’s rebellious charm and Dil’s quiet suffering creating a captivating contrast.
Recap Points
- A man, later revealed to be Dil’s brother, threatens a young Dil, warning her to stay silent or her mother will be harmed.
- In the present, rockstar Raghav Kumar is arrested after a public brawl, causing a major professional setback.
- Raghav’s mother, Sheetal, orders her staff to leave him in jail.
- Dil’s daughter, Tuiya, has a nightmare and ties her and her mother’s feet together with a scarf, mirroring Dil’s childhood trauma.
- Dil’s brother confronts her, menacingly asking about Tuiya’s father, whose identity is a secret.
Plot Twists
- The man who traumatized Dil as a child is her own brother.
- Raghav, the famous rockstar, is heavily implied to be the missing father of Dil’s daughter.
- Dil’s deep-seated trauma is now manifesting in her daughter’s actions, showing a cycle of fear.
Predictions
- Raghav’s upcoming concert in Raunakpur, a place close to Dil’s village, will inevitably lead to their paths crossing.
- Dil’s brother will use the secret of Tuiya’s father to blackmail and control her, possibly to exploit her daughter’s singing talent.
- The full story of what happened between Raghav and Dil in the past will be revealed through a series of intense flashbacks.