What's your name?
Sir, Sunil Kumar Gupta.
Why do you want to do this job?
Sir?
Why do you want this job?
Sir, this is one of the most important jobs in society.
It's an opportunity to do something for the nation.
If you select me, I'll put in hard work and remain sincere.
I will ensure--
"I will ensure that no one ever has a reason to complain."
Is that right?
Everyone who came in before you said the exact same thing.
Did you see the other candidates waiting outside?
Yes, sir.
Did you notice any difference?
This job requires someone who is tall and strong.
Take a look at yourself.
Sunil, tell me honestly.
Why do you really want this job?
Sir, I come from a humble, middle-class family.
My father had to take early retirement due to an eye condition.
My mother works as a midwife at the railway hospital.
So, even at this age, she still has to report to work at irregular hours.
My older brother's job doesn't pay well either,
and he's getting married soon, which will only add to our expenses.
Mama?
It is important that I contribute to the family.
Mama!
I'm going.
Well then, look for another job.
Why do you want this one?
Where are these jobs, sir?
This was the only position available in the Employment Exchange.
So I applied.
And, sir, there are only a few candidates waiting outside,
which means this job isn't in high demand either.
But, sir, this job is perfect for me.
I'm hardworking and trustworthy, and I hold two degrees, one in law.
You're not scared, are you?
No, bhaisahab.
If you feel scared, simply chant the Gayatri Mantra.
Yes, Bauji.
Also, if I get this job,
I can continue living in Delhi with my family.
I can take care of my parents, sir.
So it's for the sake of your family?
Yes, sir.
Didn't you just say that you wanted the job to serve society and the country?
That too, sir.
You will get that opportunity too.
Make sure you don't back down then.
Okay?
Yes, sir. Absolutely.
Thank you.
Listen, this job isn't your typical nine-to-five like other government jobs.
Here's my letter.
Your family will always be worried.
Okay.
There will be a thousand different types of stress and problems.
Each day before work, you'll find yourself wondering what comes next.
Come on!
- Lower your gaze! - Hey, walk fast!
Come on!
Do you think you can do it?
B. L. VIJ
You can't join today.
Sir?
Sir, there must be some sort of misunderstanding.
Who has had the misunderstanding?
Sir, I have cleared the interview.
By bribing the board?
- Sir? - Or is the PM your relative or something?
Both of you, go and report to DSP Tomar.
Welcome to Tihar.
- Welcome, sir. - Sir!
Go home.
I'm saying this for your own good.
You won't survive here.
They'll eat you up.
So, what they say is true.
Only candidates from Punjab and Haryana make it through.
The SP cuts out everyone else. Am I right?
Why's that?
Well, it's a difficult job.
They need strong men.
Let's go.
Go try once again.
Talk to him.
- What happened? - Nothing.
Yes.
No, sir. Sorry, sir.
Sunil Kumar Gupta!
In or out?
In, sir!
Come, let's go.
Good morning, sir.
Is he some top officer?
You're in Tihar, Jailer sahab.
Don't you know who's in charge around here?
Charles Sobhraj.
So, Sunil Gupta…
can you do it?
THE SNAKE
Behind you is the gatehouse.
And right ahead is the control room.
The Madrasis control the area up to the gatehouse.
I mean, the Tamil Nadu Special Police.
The majority of inmates can't understand their language.
This lowers the risk of corruption and enhances security.
But don't forget, no jail in the world
is actually run by the guards.
It's always run by the inmates.
You see them? Come on.
These two inmates with black belts
are called numberdaars.
You'll learn to trust them over time.
Just hope they return that trust.
The one on the left
has killed five.
And him…
His crime…
You're not ready to handle that yet.
This jail is really short on staff.
None of the ASPs before you were able to handle the job.
After a long time, we've had three new appointments.
The small staff we have here
is managing 16 wards.
Separate wards for men and women.
There are 1300 prisoners here with more than 1000 undertrials.
The courts don't have time for them,
and the police keep bringing in new detainees every day.
Why?
Because here we are.
The damn custodians of this prison.
When you enter a ward or barrack, always watch for the exit
- and keep your back to the wall. - Yes, sir.
Keep your eyes peeled and your ears sharp.
- Don't trust anyone. - Jai Hind, sir!
- What's going on, Yadav? - A snake has been spotted, sir.
If an inmate captures and kills a snake, they earn a fifteen-day remission.
Really?
They say jail is society's trashcan…
but it's really just a circus.
Stop it!
All right then.
- Who killed the snake? - I did.
No, sir. I killed the snake.
Wow!
It's a draw.
Well, the snake's dead, and the paperwork spared.
But, sir…
No. Nothing, sir.
No, no.
Tell me, ASP Gupta.
Sir, one of them has to be telling the truth.
Yes, one of them is.
That person deserves a reward, right?
Figure out who's telling the truth.
Me, sir?
Yes, you.
Find out
and report back to me.
Go find out.
Hey, what's your name?
Sarju, sahab.
Why are you in jail, Sarju?
I moved from Solapur to Delhi to look for a job.
I couldn't find work.
Hunger kept me up at night, so I ended up picking pockets.
Today, I spotted the snake first and followed it.
How did you kill it?
For 15 days, I'd take down a tiger too.
The second I threw the stone,
- he snuck up on me-- - Stop talking, motherfucker!
Hold on. Let him speak.
This motherfucker is lying!
Eyes down, fucker!
Okay.
You tell me.
- What's your name? - How will that help, sahab?
My name is Sunil Kumar Gupta.
What's your name?
Neela.
Why are you in jail, Neela?
Don't go there, sahab. Let's get to the point.
Bastard! Lower your eyes!
Look, sir. He just won't talk straight.
- He won't tell you the truth-- - Shut up, motherfucker!
[chanting the Gayatri Mantra softly]
It's good.
Yes, it's great.
Is the matter resolved?
No, sir. Not yet.
Come, eat.
Why eat alone? Come sit with us.
No, none of you are vegetarians.
I'm fine.
What a guy!
Sunil.
- Hello! - Hello!
Yes?
Who am I speaking with?
You made the call, so you should know.
You've reached Tihar Jail, madam. I don't see what's funny about it.
If you had spoken up even half as much there,
Sarju wouldn't have that scar on his cheek.
Why did Neela attack Sarju in front of him?
He could have waited until the lockdown.
It's an indirect warning, sir.
So now you're contributing?
What was up with you at the time?
You trailed behind me like a chicken!
- Sorry, sir. - "Sorry, sir."
Sunil!
Come here.
Sit here and eat.
Come quick.
Sit.
Team.
- What? - Team, sir.
- Team. - Team.
You need to work as a team.
If you go solo, you'll end up in trouble just like him.
Neela attacked right in front of him. We've got to teach him a lesson.
Neela is a member of the Tyagi gang,
And we don't take the Tyagis head-on.
But this time, they're the ones who started it.
We'll finish it.
Baby!
You've got a new job, but where are our sweets?
The job's not confirmed yet.
He's still thinking about whether he wants to do it.
Eat your dinner.
But please shower first.
So, motherfucker, are you having fun?
Aren't you having fun? Here you go!
And that's a four!
Here's a sixer!
Here's another one, asshole!
Give me that juice!
Stand right there.
Now do you understand why they take people from Haryana?
CENTRAL JAIL FACTORY
- Take them to the tailor. - Yes, sir.
Have their uniforms made.
Follow me, sir.
Tomar sir!
Sir…
I made a mistake.
I shouldn't have interrupted you in front of everyone.
Correct.
You shouldn't have interrupted me.
Sir!
Sir, please let it go.
Solve the case first, then we'll talk.
Sir.
Sir, I don't think I can do it.
I'm aware of that.
You can't even swear at the inmates, let alone hit them.
Dahiya was thrashing that fucker Neela, and your face was going pale.
Do you know what the most fragile thing in prison is?
Sir?
The most fragile thing in prison is your reputation!
You butted in right in front of everyone.
If you step back now, they'll see you as a coward.
From the staff to the inmates, nobody's going to respect you.
You okay with that?
Tell me!
No, sir.
Figure out quickly who really killed the snake.
You're not going home until you find out.
Namaste, Aunty ji. It's Baby speaking.
Yes.
Please inform Mama that I'll need to stay the night.
Yeah, I'll explain why later.
Sahab, if you keep chasing the snake…
it will lead you straight into the gangs' territory.
There are a lot of gangs here,
but only three are actually dangerous.
The gang that dominates the jungle is the Tyagi gang.
Gang leader, Sunny Tyagi.
The Tyagis openly control the jail,
and their crazed army marches under the leadership of Lovely.
Most prisoners maintain good behavior to shorten their sentences.
But Lovely carries himself
as if he plans to spend the rest of his life here.
The Tyagis run the whole drug trade.
It's not difficult to find drug addicts in a place like this, sahab.
That's why the Tyagis' business is thriving.
They control the money coming in and out of jail,
the contract killings …
And they're the top players in all these trades.
From the poorest inmates to the highest officers,
everyone gains from their business.
That's why it's better to be friends with the Tyagis
than to be their enemy.
Everyone is shit-scared of the Tyagis.
Even you should be scared, sahab.
- Let's go! Move it! - Go!
- That's enough fresh air for you today. - Go!
- Keep moving! - Go!
Let's head inside, my sweet little monkeys!
Keep walking!
Officers out…
- Go on! - …and monkeys back in their cages!
- All's well, sahab! - Okay.
- Mukul? - All's well, sahab!
Superb!
All's well, sahab.
ALL OKAY
The Tyagis’ biggest rival is the Haddi gang.
Gang leader, Anil Rana.
Hey! Careful, man!
The Haddis run the alcohol trade.
JEEVAN JAL COUGH MEDICINE
Anil Rana has political connections all over the world.
He founded the Haddi gang and is quickly rising through the ranks.
Word is Rana wants to join the Tyagis' drug trade.
That's where the money is, sahab.
And the third one is the Sardar gang.
Gang leader, Gurtej Singh.
He doesn't engage with the others.
He keeps to himself.
Both the Tyagis and the Haddis consider the Sardar gang a thorn in their side.
So, if you're not in a gang, no one's got your back.
Not really, sahab.
If you know the right people,
jail life will be a breeze.
Take Sobhraj, for instance.
He secretly tapes his conversations
with senior officers.
He uses that to blackmail them
and demands whatever he wants in exchange.
What do I do, Mama?
This is my duty.
All's well, sahab.
Do your duty well.
- What's your name? - Ram Charan, sir.
Who killed the snake?
Sir, Neela killed it.
- What's your name? - Deepak.
- Deepak-- - Neela killed the snake, sahab.
Sahab, Neela killed the snake.
Here, check this one out.
This one.
CABBAGE
So, as I was saying…
You're lying, aren't you?
Even you don't trust me, sahab?
Why would I mess with the Tyagis?
No one will stand up for me
because they're all shit-scared of the Tyagis.
Sahab.
Sahab…
please move me to another barrack.
Otherwise, they'll kill me.
THE MYSTERY OF THE LADY KILLER
Can you help me?
Can you help me to prove
that Sarju was the one who killed the snake?
The…
The junior staff, the inmates,
no one has the courage to admit the truth.
Disappointed?
I'm sorry, Mr. Charles.
Thank you…
very much.
"Charles Sobhraj, the international criminal
lodged in Tihar Central Jail, has created a reign of terror
inside the jail by blackmailing the superintendent and his deputy."
"Sobhraj, who has a record of escape
from many top security prisons in the world,
may slip out of Tihar any day."
"Jail officials have warned the government."
"No action has been taken against Sobhraj
who roams about the jail and does virtually anything he wants to do,
wear jeans instead of the jail uniform."
What will happen now, sir?
It's the Indian Express.
The matter will escalate.
The Home Ministry will do anything to save their asses.
We'll need to keep Sobhraj in check for a few days, sir.
He'll need to stay low-key, eat prison food,
and avoid spending any money for the time being.
Yeah, I'll talk to him.
Capital punishment will be declared illegal
in all major countries in Western Europe.
Robert Badinter, the justice minister of France,
who led the revolutionary change in French law,
stated today in parliament…
Sir, come fast!
Where?
Phone Tomar sir!
- Phone Tomar sir! - Yes, sir!
- Bhatti, wake everyone up. - Sir.
Get the wards cleaned.
All the searchlights must be operational.
- Yes, sir. - Also--
- Yes? - Take care of Sobhraj's cell.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Jai Hind, sir!
Okay, I'm coming.
No, Papa.
We get just one day to spend together.
Mummy said that
if you leave me home alone, she'll come and get me.
Sir, I'll need you to make an entry, please.
Are you asking the Home Minister to make an entry?
It's all right.
Isn't that what we're here to see?
The rules and regulations of Tihar.
- Yes, sir. - Let's proceed.
Please.
Let's find out
what makes this place so intriguing to the newspapers.
Sir, stamp.
Sir!
The Home Minister is here.
This way, sir.
Hey!
Get up, asshole!
Why are the lights off?
Hurry up.
What is the total number of inmates here?
About 1300, sir.
And what is the capacity?
The capacity is 800.
Why don't you increase the capacity?
Increase the capacity.
Otherwise, they will keep living like cattle.
Try to treat them like humans.
Isn't that the reason you became a jailer?
Yes, sir. Absolutely.
Reform them.
Reform activities are crucial.
Also, where have you kept Sobhraj?
Please come, sir.
Come on.
Please.
Gill ji.
Wake up, assholes!
The minister is here! Start cleaning!
Hey, Neela! Neela!
- Neela! - Wake up, everyone! Hurry!
Neela, let's go!
Neela, get out of here!
Get these bastards up and moving!
The minister is here. Leave, or I'll lose my job!
- Come on! - Get up!
Tomar sahab?
So, sir, is everything okay?
All okay.
Should we get you some tea or coffee?
No. Minister sahab doesn't drink any of that.
I only drink lemonade.
- Okay. - But not right now.
We saw your jail.
It was good.
Now, we'll be on our way.
All right, sir.
- Long live Chacha Nehru! - Long live Chacha Nehru!
Where is all this sloganeering coming from?
- Long live Chacha Nehru! - Long live Chacha Nehru!
- Shut up, motherfuckers!
- Long live Chacha Nehru! - That's enough, assholes!
- Long live Chacha Nehru! - You swine!
Sir, this doesn't happen every day.
Word of your arrival has spread.
- Long live Chacha Nehru! - We'll silence them soon.
No. It's all right.
The slogans aren't negative, so there's no need to worry.
Okay, okay.
Sir ji!
This is Chacha Nehru's jail.
Is that so?
Sir, please keep your distance.
Is he drunk?
How did he get alcohol in jail?
This is Chacha Nehru's jail, sahab ji!
We get everything here!
Do you want some?
Take some.
Sir…
I knew the day I saw him that he wasn't cut out to be a good jailer.
There's going to be an inquiry now.
How else will the Home Ministry punish us?
Why were you the one doing the night shift every night?
Was it a punishment?
How dare you drink in jail!
Motherfucker!
Hit him!
Did you know that the prisoners order food from outside the jail?
How much did you make from this?
- You offered booze to the Home Minister? - No.
Does this look like a party to you, asshole?
- Get up! - Sir, let me go!
You think you are right for this job, ASP Gupta?
- Yes, sir. - What do you mean, "Yes, sir"?
If you officers actually did your job,
alcohol and restaurant food wouldn't be getting in here.
When the Home Minister arrived, why didn't you call someone right away?
Sir, I did. I had them call the Deputy SP.
I didn't get any phone call, sir.
There must have been a miscommunication.
How long have you been running the jail? Were you trying to play the hero?
Sir…
Get out of here. Get out!
When did you call me?
When did you and I speak on the phone?
How dare you tell the SP-- Tell me.
- Sir, I just told them to call-- - When?
- Sir, I'm telling the truth-- - Did you and I have a conversation?
- No. - What did you mumble?
- I'm telling the truth. - What? Truth?
Truth? You wanna know the truth?
Sarju didn't kill the snake.
Neela did.
Did you know that?
The most valuable asset in jail is information.
And for that, I told you that your eyes need to be open, your ears alert,
and your mouth shut!
How did you believe that Sarju was telling the truth?
- How? - Sir…
Sarju doesn't look like the type to mess with Neela.
How did you come to that conclusion?
- Sobhraj also said-- - Sobhraj?
Yes, Sobhraj said that Sarju was being wronged--
Sobhraj will only tell you what you want to hear, dumbfuck!
Compassion, trust, hope…
These bookish concepts don't mean squat in Tihar!
They have no value here.
Hey, Sunil.
Everyone here is a snake.
Some bite.
And some get bitten.
Sir.
No.
But thank you.
Did they say when you can get back to work?
Some things are a blessing in disguise.
I wish I had a job
where the Home Minister himself would suspend me.
Hey!
They'll call you back.
The world needs good officers.
Yes, Bauji.
How long will you keep lying, motherfucker?
- Let go of him, asshole! - Stop lying, fucker!
You think that jailer can protect you, motherfucker?
Let me go, motherfucker! I'll bust your ass one day!
Don't worry.
I'm here.
RANGA-BILLA TO BE HANGED IN TIHAR