November 1, 1987
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Raj was in his office, going through his usual routine. He was reviewing applications from new startups seeking funding.
Among the files, he came across one for a startup called Filmikhani. The business model involved renting film DVDs to customers. Raj's first thought was of Netflix—a company that, in the original timeline, would not launch until 1997, a full ten years later.
He turned to the system and asked, "System, if I invest in Filmikhani, will it generate profit within five years?"
The system replied, "No."
Raj's expression darkened. It seemed this model simply wouldn't work in India at this stage.
He tried again. "System, if I create a company based on this model and launch it in Europe, will it make a profit within five years?"
The system answered, "Yes."
Raj's mood lifted instantly.
After reviewing the remaining startup files, he found only one worth considering—an electric fan manufacturing company called M&M Fans. All the others appeared likely to lose money.
He began drafting the Netflix business model on paper: how the company would operate, the subscription structure it would follow, and its strategic direction for the next five years. Two hours later, the plan was complete.
Raj called Suraj into the office.
When Suraj arrived, Raj handed him the M&M Fans file along with the newly written draft. "We'll invest only in this electric fan company, M&M Fans. As for this draft—it's for a new startup we're going to create ourselves. Not in India, but in Europe. Set up the company under Pragaati Ventures and name it Netflix."
Suraj took the files and began reading the draft. After five minutes, he looked up. "Boss, will this model actually work?"
Raj smiled faintly. "Don't worry—just get it done. Whether it works or not, we'll find out in time."
Suraj nodded. "Okay, boss."
Raj then asked, "How is Luxmi Bank performing?"
Suraj replied, "Everything is going well, boss. We've cleared all our loans and opened ten more branches in Maharashtra. We're also in talks to expand into Gujarat and Delhi. Right now, In india there are around 100–120 bank, which puts our ranking somewhere between 90th and 100th. Once the new branches in Gujarat and Delhi are operational, we estimate we'll climb to 60th–70th."
Raj nodded approvingly. "Good. Now go and handle it."
Suraj left, and Raj picked up the latest edition of the TBF newspaper to catch up on the day's news—politics, entertainment, and the economy.
TBF had now become the number-one newspaper in both Maharashtra and Gujarat.
One article caught his attention: a militant group in Jammu & Kashmir had ambushed an army jeep, killing four soldiers. Militant activity had surged since the recent elections. The regional party MOU had lost to a coalition of NC and INC, with Farooq Abdullah becoming Chief Minister. Furious at the defeat, MOU leaders claimed the results had been manipulated, further inflaming tensions.
In recent days, the violence had escalated—many Hindus, Sikhs, and army personnel had lost their lives.
Raj knew that, if left unchanged, the situation would worsen dramatically. Within two or three years, lakhs of Kashmiri Hindus would be forced to flee the valley.
He was not going to stand by and let history repeat itself.
Raj resolved to change that outcome.
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