Rahasya

Rahasya

Year: 2015

Runtime: 123 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Manish Gupta

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Only child of a doctor couple is murdered in her sleep inside their large duplex apartment.

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Timeline – Rahasya (2015)

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1

Ayesha discovered dead in Mahajan household

Remy, the housemaid, finds Ayesha's dead body in the girl's room after knocking and entering. She screams, raises the alarm, and calls Dr. Sachin and the police. The scene sets the murder mystery in motion.

Mahajan duplex flat, Mumbai
2

Dr. Sachin's drunken blackout and suspicion

Dr. Sachin claims he cannot remember the events of the previous night because he was drunk. Initial investigators push toward him as a primary suspect. His denial creates tension for the investigation.

Mahajan duplex flat, Mumbai
3

Aarti returns from Pune

Aarti Mahajan arrives back from Pune and is stunned by Ayesha's death. The household dynamics come under strain as the family grapples with grief and potential hidden tensions. The mother-daughter relationship is left in question.

Mahajan residence, Mumbai
4

Remy reveals Chetan's disappearance

Remy informs the police that Chetan, the other servant with a criminal record, has been missing since Ayesha's murder. The new missing person adds another layer of danger and mistrust within the Mahajan house. The search widens the net around the household.

Police station, Mumbai
5

Ayesha's pregnancy and Riyaz

Investigators learn that Ayesha was pregnant and had a boyfriend named Riyaz. The revelation widens the circle of potential motives and suspects around the young couple. The relationship with Riyaz becomes a crucial thread in the case.

Mahajan residence; surrounding areas
6

Paraskar launches a fresh probe

Central Bureau Investigation officer Sunil Paraskar takes over the case, challenging the initial findings. He begins a deeper inquiry into the Mahajan household and the hidden tensions beneath. The new lead sets the stage for a more methodical investigation.

Mahajan residence; later bureau offices
7

Sachin-Brinda affair exposed

Paraskar uncovers that Sachin is having an affair with Brinda, a former actress married to a colleague, Hansal. Hansal is aware of the affair, and the two are often seen together in a five-star hotel. The relationship adds motive and moral complexity to the case.

Five-star hotel; various locations
8

Hotel sightings complicate the case

Paraskar's probe intersects with a clue: Sachin and Brinda are sometimes seen with Ayesha and Riyaz at the same hotel. The overlapping social circle raises the possibility that the adults used the hotel as a rendezvous point. The investigation grows more tangled as the pieces fit together.

Five-star hotel, Mumbai
9

Night confrontation at home

Hansal notices Riyaz entering the Mahajan building and discreetly alerts Sachin. In a drunken moment, Sachin attacks Riyaz with a surgical knife, injuring his arm. To shield Riyaz, Ayesha hits her father, and they drag him to his room, pretending everything is normal as Riyaz slips away.

Mahajan residence, Mumbai
10

Bail and legal maneuvering

Brinda hires a high-profile lawyer, and Sachin is released on bail. The legal drama allows him to walk free while the investigation continues to unfold. The balance of power shifts as appearances become a central question.

Courtroom and hotel; Mumbai
11

Riyaz's death raises the stakes

Paraskar tracks Riyaz down, but during questioning, Paraskar and Riyaz are attacked, and Riyaz is later found dead. The turn cements a sense that everyone is connected to a larger plot. The investigation widens beyond the obvious suspects.

Somewhere in Mumbai
12

Floorboards reveal hidden truths

Investigators discover Chetan's body concealed within the Mahajan floorboards, followed by the murder of Sudhakar Mishra, a relative of Chetan. The hidden bodies reveal a network of cover-ups and personal vendettas in the household. The case grows more sinister as the truth starts to surface.

Mahajan residence, floorboards
13

Remy's past resurfaces

Paraskar questions Remy and uncovers a crucial truth: Remy had previously given birth, contradicting her earlier claim. A meeting with Remy’s mother produces a photo of a younger Remy, signaling a deep, concealed history. The pieces begin to fit together toward the final revelation.

Remy's memories; Remy’s family home
14

Final revelation at the Mahajan house

With the evidence converging, Paraskar gathers everyone—Aarti, Remy, Brinda, Hansal, Riyaz's parents, and officers—and drops the final truth: Ayesha is Remy’s daughter. Remy and Sachin had an affair years earlier, and Sachin presented Remy’s child as his own. The social class barrier had prevented their marriage, leading to an elaborate ruse that culminates in Ayesha's resemblance tying the mystery together.

Mahajan house, Mumbai

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