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Silence… Can You Hear It? (2021) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

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2021 · 136 mins · Hindi
Echo score 65
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Directed by
Aban Bharucha Deohans
Starring
Denzil Smith, Shishir Sharma, Prachi Desai, Manoj Bajpayee, Sohaila Kapur, Arjun Mathur

Following the mysterious death of retired Justice Chaudhary's daughter, Pooja, ACP Verma is brought in to lead the investigation. As the case gains prominence, Verma uncovers a web of secrets and deception. With everyone seemingly concealing the truth, he must navigate the complexities to find justice and expose the hidden motives behind Pooja's death.

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  1. 1 Where to watch
  2. 2 Events in order (14)
  3. 3 Timeline questions answered
  4. 4 Movie threads
  5. 5 Every angle
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14 events in order · contains spoilers

Silence… Can You Hear It? Timeline: Events in Chronological Order

Every key event of Silence… Can You Hear It? (2021) in order, scene by scene, with when and where it takes place. Use it to untangle flashbacks, time jumps and parallel storylines, to refresh your memory before the sequel or to find the exact scene you are thinking of.

  1. Pooja's body found on a hilltop

    Pooja Choudhary's body is discovered on a hilltop by four college students during a late-night outing. Forensics reveal copper fragments in her wound, suggesting a personal rather than random killer. Police begin a search for someone who knew Pooja.

    When
    Late night
    Where
    Hilltop location

  2. Verma takes charge of the investigation

    ACP Avinash Verma is tasked with leading the murder investigation, despite pressure from higher-ups who don't favor him. Retired Justice Choudhary insists Verma is the best man for the case and persuades the authorities to hire him. Verma begins assembling a team and questioning suspects to uncover the killer's identity.

    When
    Following the discovery
    Where
    Police HQ

  3. Pooja last visits Kavita’s house

    Pooja last visited Kavita's house to show her something, but Kavita had gone to Pune, leaving Pooja to spend the night there. Ravi, Kavita's husband, and Dadu the servant are present when Pooja arrives. The night ends with Pooja staying at Kavita's house.

    When
    Late night
    Where
    Kavita's house

  4. Kavita falls into a coma

    Sometime after Pooja's visit, Kavita slips on the stairs and falls into a coma. Verma notes Kavita's state as a key connection to Pooja's circle, and it complicates the investigation as a crucial witness becomes incapacitated. The coma adds a layer of uncertainty to the case.

    When
    Following night
    Where
    Kavita's house

  5. Interrogations begin

    Verma interrogates everyone who knows Pooja: Rishabh and his fiancée Kia, Kavita, Ravi, and others connected, including Sunny and Shrikant. He examines Ravi's connections and scrutinizes alibis, hoping to map motives and opportunities. Testimonies clash, creating a tangled web of potential culprits.

    When
    Over several days
    Where
    Police station

  6. Verma uncovers possible motive

    Through cross-examinations and clues, Verma deduces that Ravi is involved and that Sunny acted as his aide. The theory shifts to a personal vendetta rather than a random crime, prompting tighter scrutiny of Ravi's political ties. Verma begins to build a case around the two men.

    When
    Soon after initial interrogations
    Where
    Police station

  7. Arrest attempt and violence

    An arrest attempt on Ravi triggers violence when Sunny is killed by an opposition gang and Verma is injured during the raid. The incident inflames media and political pressure while delaying the investigation. Verma vows to continue despite the setback.

    When
    During the raid
    Where
    Arrest location

  8. Verma recovers and presses on

    After recovering, Verma pushes through to uncover the truth, pushing back against interference from Ravi, the media, and departmental inertia. He reevaluates evidence, tracing connections that could implicate the killer's circle. Momentum returns to the case as new leads emerge.

    When
    Post-recovery
    Where
    Hospital then police HQ

  9. Affair revealed

    The investigation uncovers that Pooja and Rishabh were having an affair, a fact Kia discovers. This personal motive explains rising tensions within Pooja's circle. The revelation sharpens the focus on Kia as a potential perpetrator.

    When
    Late stage
    Where
    Interrogation rooms

  10. Kia confronts Pooja

    Enraged by the discovery, Kia visits Pooja at Kavita's house and demands that Pooja stay away from Rishabh. Pooja tells her to speak to Rishabh, not her, escalating the confrontation. The exchange heightens the risk of a violent outcome.

    When
    Confrontation moment
    Where
    Kavita's house

  11. Pooja killed during confrontation

    During the confrontation, Kia grabs a lamp and strikes Pooja, killing her on the spot. Realizing what she has done, Kia flees the scene. The murder shocks the investigation and confirms the killer's personal motive.

    When
    Same night
    Where
    Kavita's house

  12. Rishabh and Ravi react

    Rishabh enters the scene and then flees to avoid involvement. Ravi, seeking to protect his political career, enlists help from his connections, including Sunny, to cover up the crime. The timeline tightens as more inconsistencies emerge.

    When
    Immediate aftermath
    Where
    Kavita's house and Ravi's network

  13. Kia arrested for murder

    Evidence ties Kia to Pooja's murder, leading to Kia's arrest. The case takes a decisive turn as the primary personal motive is linked to the crime. Verma's team consolidates the narrative of what happened that night.

    When
    After investigation
    Where
    Police station

  14. Rishabh and Ravi arrested for tampering

    Parallel leads result in the arrest of Rishabh and Ravi for tampering with evidence following the crime. Verma ties together personal jealousy and political influence to explain the motivation and cover-up. The timeline closes with these arrests signaling case resolution.

    When
    Case culmination
    Where
    Police station

Last updated: October 01, 2025 at 12:55

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Timeline questions answered

Silence… Can You Hear It? Timeline Explained: Your Questions Answered

When does it happen, and why in that order? The questions people ask about the chronology of Silence… Can You Hear It? (2021): time jumps, flashbacks, cause and effect between scenes and the correct order of events, each answered with spoilers.

Q1

Who killed Pooja and why?

Kia killed Pooja. During a confrontation at Kavita's house, Kia grabbed a lamp and struck Pooja after discovering that Pooja was having an affair with her fiancée Rishabh. Kia demanded Pooja stay away from Rishabh, but Pooja told her to speak to Rishabh instead, which enraged Kia enough to kill her.

Foreshadowing: Earlier forensic analysis revealed copper fragments in Pooja's wound, suggesting a personal rather than random killing by someone who knew her intimately.

  • pooja murder
  • kia killer
  • pooja killed
  • affair motive
Q2

What was Kia's motive for killing Pooja?

Kia's motive was jealousy and rage after discovering that Pooja was having an affair with her fiancée Rishabh. When Kia confronted Pooja about the affair, Pooja told her to take it up with Rishabh rather than herself, which escalated the confrontation into violence.

Foreshadowing: The affair between Pooja and Rishabh remained hidden until late in the investigation, when Verma uncovered the relationship that provided the personal motive for the murder.

  • kia motive
  • pooja rishabh affair
  • jealousy murder
  • kia kills pooja
Q3

Why was Ravi Khanna involved in the investigation?

Ravi Khanna was not involved in killing Pooja, but he became implicated because he tried to cover up the crime to protect his political career. After Kia killed Pooja and fled, Ravi arrived and enlisted help from his connections, including Sunny, to manipulate evidence and shield the actual killer from accountability.

Foreshadowing: Early in the investigation, Verma noticed Ravi's nervous behavior and began tracing his political connections, suspecting he was protecting someone.

  • ravi khanna
  • mla coverup
  • political cover up
  • sunny aide
Q4

What did the copper fragments found on Pooja's body mean?

The copper fragments in Pooja's wound were forensic evidence pointing to a personal killing rather than a random crime. This clue suggested the killer knew Pooja intimately and used an object from the crime scene, in this case, a copper lamp, to commit the murder.

Foreshadowing: This detail early in the investigation signaled to Verma that he was looking for someone with a close relationship to Pooja.

  • copper fragments
  • forensic evidence
  • pooja wound
  • personal motive
Q5

How did Kavita end up in a coma?

Kavita fell down the stairs at her house and was dragged into the chaotic scene after Pooja's body was discovered. The fall left her in a coma, which complicated the investigation since she was Pooja's best friend and a crucial witness who could have provided key information about Pooja's last movements.

Foreshadowing: Verma noted Kavita's comatose state as a significant obstacle early in the investigation, as she was the last person Pooja had visited.

  • kavita coma
  • stair fall
  • witness incapacitated
  • pooja best friend
Q6

Why did Justice Choudhary insist on Verma for the case?

Justice Choudhary insisted on ACP Verma because he believed Verma was the right person to solve the case, despite resistance from higher-ups who did not favor his appointment. As the father of the victim, Justice Choudhary had trust in Verma's abilities and convinced the authorities to assign him despite the political pressure.

Foreshadowing: The retired judge's confidence in Verma from the beginning hinted at his determination to see the truth uncovered, regardless of who might be implicated.

  • justice choudhary
  • verma appointed
  • judge trust
  • investigation lead
Q7

What was Sunny's role in the murder case?

Sunny served as an aide to Ravi Khanna in his efforts to cover up Pooja's murder and protect his political career. Sunny was killed during a clash with an opposition gang while helping Ravi evade arrest, which added violence and complexity to the investigation.

Foreshadowing: Verma identified Sunny as Ravi's aide early in the investigation, connecting him to the political side of the cover-up.

  • sunny
  • ravi aide
  • cover up gang
  • opposition gang
Q8

How did Verma finally solve the murder case?

Verma solved the case through persistent interrogation and evidence gathering. After uncovering the affair between Pooja and Rishabh, he traced the confrontation that led to Kia killing Pooja with a lamp. He then connected Ravi's attempts to cover up the crime and tamper with evidence, ultimately arresting Kia for murder and both Rishabh and Ravi for evidence tampering.

Foreshadowing: The investigation's turn toward personal relationships rather than political motives led Verma to the truth behind the murder.

  • verma solves case
  • investigation breakthrough
  • arrests made
  • evidence tampering

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Why they belong together: These films share a common emotional arc: a successful investigation that culminates in a bittersweet or somber ending. The mood is defined by the heavy emotional weight of the events and the lingering feeling that some wounds cannot be fully healed by justice alone.

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