The Bandit Queens

Saloni is quite upset with Preity’s confession that she has not actually seen Ramesh. Geeta, however, realizes that there is no point in finding Ramesh to prove her innocence now that she has killed Darshan, even if she did so in self-defense. She and Saloni are now walking to Karem’s liquor shop in order to establish their alibi. Saloni quickly realizes that Geeta has a crush on Karem and encourages her to have fun. They take the liquor to the men who gather around the village water tower, again to establish their alibi. Saloni’s husband is there, and he seems delighted that the two women might be friends again.

When Geeta returns home, she finds Karem waiting for her with a small bag of alcohol. Saloni sneakily purchased it for Geeta and suggested that Karem take it to her. Geeta does not tell Karem what has happened even though he sees the bruises around her neck, but she does need his comforting presence. They talk about his dead wife and his children, and he promises that he never hits his children.