A Thursday: 'I Am Neither A Terrorist,' Says Hostage-Taker In Chilling Monologue

This special report reviews the chilling monologue from the Hindi thriller 'A Thursday', focusing on the hostage crisis led by playschool teacher Naina Jaiswal, portrayed by Yami Gautam. In the provided transcript, the captor states, 'I am neither a terrorist nor do I have a huge demand for money.' The dialogue reveals the character's plan to hold sixteen children captive, not for a monetary ransom, but to compel a 'simple conversation' and have her questions answered by the authorities, including the Prime Minister. The character, who also uses the name Rohit Arya, threatens to set the location on fire if provoked, insisting that the responsibility for any harm would lie with those who trigger her, framing a tense narrative built on desperation for justice.