The Verdict - State VS Nanavati

2019•Drama•NC17

Available in Malay

Indian naval commander K.M. Nanavati returns home from the line of duty, only to find that his wife Sylvia Nanavati is having an extra-marital affair with the businessman & socialite Prem Ahuja. Jealousy and anger lead to an unexpected encounter where Nanavati fires three shots from his service gun. Was this an Honor killing or murder? This sparks a nationwide debate. On one hand, the people, media, and government debate moralities of Sylvia & Prem to establish Nanavati as a national hero. On the other hand, Parsis and Sindhis stand against each other in a war to save their communitys pride or convict a murderer. Witness the complete truth of the last and most controversial jury trial in India-the case that divided India. Binge on!

Director & Cast

Shashant ShahDirector

Kubbra SaitMamie Ahuja

Sumeet VyasRam Jethmalani

Viraf PatelPrem Ahuja

Angad BediKarl Khandalavala

Saurabh ShuklaRustom Khurshedji Karanjia

Web Series Details

AudioMalaySubtitlesEnglish, HindiGenreDramaRelease date29 Sep 2019

Episode 1 - 10

Episodes

Episode 1 - Law Abiding Citizen

38:02

Episode 1 - Law Abiding Citizen

E1•38m • 03 Jul 2020 • Malay • Drama•Episode•U

Naval officer Kawas Nanavati commits a gruesome murder with his service revolver in broad daylight. For the Indian Navy, Nanavati is a hero. The prosecution and the defendant are set to fight this seemingly open and shut case that makes headlines and scandalizes the entire nation.

Episode 1 - Law Abiding Citizen

E1 • 38m • 03 Jul 2020 • Malay • Drama

Episode 2 - The Runaway Jury

22:28

Episode 2 - The Runaway Jury

E2•22m • 03 Jul 2020 • Malay • Drama•Episode•U

Chandu Trivedi reluctantly accepts assistance from Sindhi lawyer Ram Jethmalani. Before the first hearing, the prosecution and the defense must select the jury members. Both Trivedi and Khandalawala try to select members which will favour their candidate.

Episode 2 - The Runaway Jury

E2 • 22m • 03 Jul 2020 • Malay • Drama

Episode 3 - Rules of Engagement

34:01

Episode 3 - Rules of Engagement

E3•34m • 03 Jul 2020 • Malay • Drama•Episode•U

The prosecution is convinced that Kawas will plead guilty in the court. However, the defense tries to persuade Kawas to plead not guilty. For this Karanjia intervenes and meets Kawas and his lawyer. Meanwhile, Ram confronts Trivedi on his lackluster argument in court.

Episode 3 - Rules of Engagement

E3 • 34m • 03 Jul 2020 • Malay • Drama

Episode 4 - State of Play

29:52

Episode 4 - State of Play

E4•30m • 03 Jul 2020 • Malay • Drama•Episode•U

The primary witnesses are presented in the court for examination. Trivedi is shocked when their most important witness policer officer Lobo is not allowed to give his testimony in the courtroom.

Episode 4 - State of Play

E4 • 30m • 03 Jul 2020 • Malay • Drama

Episode 5 - Anatomy of Murder

30:09

Episode 5 - Anatomy of Murder

E5•30m • 03 Jul 2020 • Malay • Drama•Episode•U

The case takes an unexpected turn when Kawas Nanavati tells the court what happened on the day when Prem Ahuja was killed. He confesses to pulling the trigger on Ahuja, but only accidentally. Meanwhile, the divided jury members visit the scene of the crime.

Episode 5 - Anatomy of Murder

E5 • 30m • 03 Jul 2020 • Malay • Drama

Episode 6 - In the Bedroom

39:59

Episode 6 - In the Bedroom

E6•40m • 03 Jul 2020 • Malay • Drama•Episode•U

Trivedi and Khandalawala argue the scientific facts of bullet injuries by examining their respective expert witnesses in the courtroom. As Sylvia agrees to be the ‘villain’ to save her husband, Khandalawala urges her to tell everything about her extra marital affair with businessman Prem Ahuja

Episode 6 - In the Bedroom

E6 • 40m • 03 Jul 2020 • Malay • Drama

Episode 7 - Find Me Guilty

35:59

Episode 7 - Find Me Guilty

E7•36m • 03 Jul 2020 • Malay • Drama•Episode•U

In the next hearing, Sylvia Nanavati puts her side of the story in the courtroom. Khandalawala asks her some shocking and humiliating questions in front of the jury & public in the courtroom. And Jethmalani presents some scandalizing evidence. Sylvia is reduced to tears, whereas Kawas feels insulted.

Episode 7 - Find Me Guilty

E7 • 36m • 03 Jul 2020 • Malay • Drama

Episode 8 - The Devil’s Advocate

38:16

Episode 8 - The Devil’s Advocate

E8•38m • 03 Jul 2020 • Malay • Drama•Episode•U

State Vs Nanavati case goes for the final hearing. Both prosecution and defense present their conclusive arguments. Trivedi appeals the jury to be free of any bias while giving their verdict, whereas, Khandalawala urges the jury to keep the nation’s interest first. Now the jury will decide.

Episode 8 - The Devil’s Advocate

E8 • 38m • 03 Jul 2020 • Malay • Drama

Episode 9 - The Verdict

35:57

Episode 9 - The Verdict

E9•36m • 03 Jul 2020 • Malay • Drama•Episode•U

Honourable Judge R.B Mehta is shocked at the jury’s verdict in favour of Kawas Nanavati. He is forced to exercise his judicial powers and nullify the judgement passed by the jury. He refers the case to the High Court. Meanwhile, Rusie Karanjia unites the entire Parsi community and convinces them to campaign for mercy petition for Kawas.

Episode 9 - The Verdict

E9 • 36m • 03 Jul 2020 • Malay • Drama

Episode 10 - Justice for All

32:32

Episode 10 - Justice for All

E10•33m • 03 Jul 2020 • Malay • Drama•Episode•U

Everyone involved in the case tries to seek a sense of normalcy. Mamie tries to seek closure by selling off her mansion. Kawas is no more with the Navy and finds an alternate profession to support his family. But he doesn’t feel at home in Bombay anymore and decides to immigrate to another country & settle down.

Episode 10 - Justice for All

E10 • 33m • 03 Jul 2020 • Malay • Drama

Details About The Verdict - State VS Nanavati Web-series :

Movie Released Date	29 Sep 2019
Genres	Drama
Audio Languages:	Malay
Cast	Kubbra Sait Sumeet Vyas Viraf Patel Angad Bedi Saurabh Shukla
Director	Shashant Shah