Pandemonium. The Thakur stands up, furious. He declares that he will “annul” her marriage and throw her out of the village – a social death sentence. As two men grab Gulabo’s arms, she yanks free, picks up a burning torch from the panchayat fire, and holds it to her own sari.
Tagline for Promo: “She was married into power. Now, she will burn it down.” gulabo episode 1
“You want to throw me out? I will burn myself first. And every soul here will be named a murderer. Try me.” Pandemonium
“Accident,” she says, without emotion. As two men grab Gulabo’s arms, she yanks
The screen freezes on her blazing eyes. Raghav weeps silently. The Thakur’s face twists with rage and fear.
“Try it. And I will break every bone in this hand. Then tell your father your ‘honor’ is gone.”
Gulabo listens. The camera zooms in on her face – a storm brewing. Then, she speaks.