Dhamaka

Arjun Pathak’s frantic phone‑call‑to‑the‑world finally culminates in a live, night‑time broadcast that turns the entire nation into a witness. When the mysterious caller – a disgraced ex‑journalist turned terrorist – reveals that the bomb has already been planted on the Bandra‑Worli sea‑link, Arjun throws his career aside and agrees to let the man speak on Prime Time, hoping the exposure will force the police to act.

The police, racing against the ticking clock, manage to locate the bomber’s makeshift hideout beneath a parking garage. As they breach the door, the terrorist, cornered and desperate, triggers the device. A massive explosion erupts, tearing the sea‑link apart and sending a shockwave of terror across Mumbai. The devastation is broadcast in real time, the very spectacle Arjun had coveted for his ratings.

In the aftermath, the authorities arrest Arjun for violating protocol and for using the tragedy as a ratings ploy. On a later news segment, he admits his moral compromise, acknowledging that he chose “drama” over duty. His confession, raw and unedited, forces the network to pull his show, but it also begins to restore a sliver of his integrity. The final scenes hint at a tentative reconciliation with his estranged wife, who sees him finally own up to his mistakes, suggesting that while the bridge may be gone, Arjun’s chance at redemption has just begun.

Last Updated: October 09, 2025 at 07:42