Barot House 2019

Shreya disappears on Janmashtami

On Janmashtami, Shreya disappears while playing hide and seek in the Barot neighbourhood. The Barot family and their neighbors search frantically, spreading fear through the quiet streets of Daman. The sudden disappearance sows the first seeds of mistrust and fear within the family and community.

Shreya's body found in a graveyard

The following day, Shreya's body is found in a graveyard, shattering the family's sense of safety. Investigators begin to scrutinize Amit's younger brother Ajay and their neighbor Anthony as primary suspects. The tragedy triggers a police investigation and intensifies community suspicion.

Investigation targets Ajay and Anthony

With Shreya's death under investigation, Ajay and Anthony are publicly suspected of involvement. The Barot family endures mounting pressure as police probe alibis and relationships, clouding the atmosphere with fear and rumor.

Second daughter's death shifts focus to Ajay

Not long after, the second daughter dies, and the police shift suspicion toward Ajay once again. The double tragedy deepens Amit's protective instincts and Bhavana's emotional strain within the household. The family atmosphere becomes tenser as investigators press for answers.

Amit suspects Malhar after drowning incident

Amid the grief, Amit and Bhavana grow emotionally exhausted, and Amit begins to suspect Malhar after a disturbing incident where Malhar tries to drown his baby sister Sneha during play, though Sneha is saved by Amit. The revelation widens mistrust and fractures their once quiet routine.

Malhar confesses to the drowning attempt

During an intense confrontation, Malhar admits to the near drowning of Sneha when questioned by Amit. The admission confirms Amit's fears and further strains the father son relationship.

Roshan is murdered; Amit confronts Malhar

One day, Roshan, Anthony's son, is murdered. In a desperate bid to protect others, Amit attempts to hang Malhar, but the effort fails and Malhar remains alive. The dramatic moment blurs the line between protector and suspect in the family.

Police question Amit; Malhar is blamed

The police question Amit about Roshan's murder and he claims Malhar is the killer. Malhar accepts the accusation, further complicating the investigation and the family dynamics.

Malhar enters the juvenile home

Malhar voluntarily checks into the juvenile home, seeking safety amid mounting suspicion. A psychologist is brought in to evaluate him, and the process foreshadows the later revelations about his psyche.

Psychologist notes scars; disturbing drawings emerge

A psychologist questions Malhar and notes scars on his back. He draws a disturbing image of his father murdering the girls, then discards it and draws himself playing tabla. The CCTV view leads the psychologist to believe Amit might be the killer and that Malhar tried to save his father, suggesting a complex, possibly manipulative dynamic.

Family secrets surface during investigation

During questioning, it is revealed that Sophia suspects Bhavana and Anthony of having an affair, while Amit has long suspected Shreya and Shruti to be Anthony's daughters. These revelations deepen mistrust within the family and among neighbors as loyalties blur.

Amit arrested; Malhar released; tension escalates

Amit is arrested and Malhar is released; Amit even tries to attack Malhar, but the police intervene. Bhavana refuses to believe Amit's guilt, clinging to the possibility of his innocence. The legal and familial tensions escalate toward a breaking point.

Sneha is thrown into the well

A few days later, while Bhavana is upstairs, Malhar throws Sneha into the well and Bhavana witnesses it from above, screaming in horror. The brutal act confirms Malhar's capacity for violence and becomes a turning point in the case.