Thursday

Naina Jaiswal, a teacher at Little Tots play school in Colaba, has been on leave for three weeks without revealing the reason. Her absence raises questions among colleagues and parents, hinting at underlying personal struggles. The storyline begins with her unexplained disappearance and hints at her troubled state.

Naina suddenly takes the children, staff, and helper hostage at the school, demanding a large ransom and speaking to authorities. She claims to have 16 children hostage and insists on negotiations, creating a tense standoff. She demands a transfer of ₹5 crore and threatens violence if her conditions aren't met.

During the hostage crisis, Naina executes Aakash, one of the hostages, in alphabetical order, after her demand is not met. The police and negotiators are shocked and desperate to resolve the situation while ensuring the safety of the remaining children. Her actions escalate the tension significantly.

Naina manages to speak directly with Prime Minister Maya Rajguru through a phone call, demanding a meeting in person. This unprecedented direct communication raises the stakes and keeps the negotiation in the national spotlight. The Prime Minister considers her demands seriously.

Javed Khan and his team are tasked with locating Rakesh Mathur and Charan Kumar, who Naina last known to be working with at a school in Goregaon. They successfully find Rakesh but are unable to locate Charan, adding uncertainty to the hostage situation.

Police discover that Naina has been taking antidepressants and seeing a psychologist since she was 16. Her medical records point to a traumatic past, prompting further investigation into her mental health and background, which becomes critical to understanding her motives.

Naina's mother, Kusum, reveals to Javed and Catherine that Naina was raped at age 16. The officers had failed to give her proper help at the time, and her trauma contributed to her current crisis. This revelation deepens the understanding of Naina’s mental state and triggers feelings of guilt and remorse among the officers.

Rajguru meets with Naina personally, accompanied by Javed. Naina discusses the lack of protections for adults who have experienced sexual assault and demands justice, specifically the death penalty for her rapists. During the conversation, she claims the child she 'killed' is alive, revealing her distrust of official reports.

Naina reveals that Charan Kumar, the man who brought the cake, is actually her rapist and the family driver, and Rakesh is the one who held Niharika's hand during her kidnapping. She shoots Charan when he is identified, exposing her personal vendetta linked to her past trauma.

The police storm the school and arrest Naina after she kills Charan. Rohit, her fiancé, salutes her as she is taken away, acknowledging her bravery and complex motives. The crisis concludes with her in custody, and the children are rescued.

In the aftermath, the Prime Minister discusses capital punishment in parliament, prompted by Naina's actions. Her story sparks debate about justice and protection laws for sexual assault victims, especially adults over 18, highlighting ongoing legislative challenges.

While teaching a class in prison, Naina picks up a newspaper and sees a headline about capital punishment. She smiles, suggesting a sense of peace or affirmation about her stance on justice and the complex emotions tied to her actions.