Between Needs & Desires

Locked 2

Locked {Part 2}

EXIT. YAMUNA RIVER BANK -

Early morning. Foggy. The waters are calm. And so is the air.

A MAN sits on the banks, janeu tied to his ear, relieving

Himself. A phone hinge from his neck, playing a soothing Bhajan.

He tries hard. Applies pressure! Nothing!      

He closes his eyes, takes a deep breath and for one last

Time goes for it with all he's got...

And just then - SPLASH! A SCUBA DIVER pops out of the calm

Water, GASPING, shattering the silence and STARTLING the man

The Diver looks at someone and gestures nothing'. We follow the Driver's gaze and see Ansari sitting on the bank, reading his IAS study material. A disappointed Ansari points in a direction - ANSARI try that side.

The Diver dives back in with a SPLASH. TITLE - LOST AND POUND' IN. JAMUNA PAAR POLICE STATION - INTERROGATION ROOM 

SPLASH a mug-full of water hits Tyagi's face. Constable Tokas grabs him by his hair and pulls his head up. TOKAS now tell me?

Tyagi looks at him. His eyes calm and silent! Tyagi continues to look at him. Like a Zen Constable Bhatti swings his lathi several times.

WHACK! WHACK! WHACK! It lands on Tyagi's legs with a vicious sound.

TOKAS Down to the eyes, motherfucker! But - Tyagi’s eyes still stay where they are - looking right back into Tokas’. A gaze is cold as death! And by just that bit - Tokas’ confidence wavers. He turns to throw a quick look back towards - OUTSIDE THE INTERROGATION ROOM:

Outside which - Hathi Ram and Ansari stand watching the show!

Hathi Ram turns to look at Ansari.

HATHI RAM! Pantalets murder? Pantalets?? Ansari nods. 

HATHI RAM. He doesn't say anything!    In the HOTEL Uptown CLOSE ON a dead cockroach! Ants having a go at it Hathi Ram and Ansari walk into the room where Cheeni and Kabir had stayed. They look around, searching for nothing in particular, while the Waiter and Manager tail them nervously. WAITER Stayed three days There is no time to come I was feeling a mess

HATHI RAM… Anything else?

WAITER A towel also in difficult (glances at the Manager) 

The Manager gives him a dirty look as Hathi Ram walks out of the room saying HATHI RAM Saying you will cut off from salary? Or heard something? The Waiter thinks. UPTOWN - CORRIDOR + ROOM Hathi Ram walks towards the adjacent room. The Manager tries to stop him. MANAGER Sir Guest is inside...

Hathi Ram gives him a look. KNOCKS! After a while, a half-naked ANNOYED MAN half-opens the door. MAN IN HOTEL ROOM who is their

But the color drains from his face when he spots the cops.

HATHI RAM we have to check the room. Man in a hotel room, But why sir? Hathi Ram pushes his way in. A filmy song plays on the TV. On the bed is a WOMAN, quite clearly a cheap hooker. Hathi Ram goes around looking, the man following him around- MAN IN HOTEL ROOM, Sir. She is my Cousin she came to Delhi for its wedding shopping. The reservation was not there, therefore, we share the room -

Hathi Ram peeps under the bed. Nothing! He turns to the 

Waiter… -HATHI RAM Remember something? The Waiter recalls something. WAITER Yes the Lord... Before leaving, talk to one on the phone seemed very angry. 

HATHI RAM. What was he saying?

WAITER. Quarrel with someone I was speaking 'listening to this for three days, you talk to masterji'.

HATHI RAM… Anything else 

 HATHI RAM… What was he talking about? Any other name left...

WAITER No sir enough! Hathi Ram frowns. Then remembers the ‘cousins’.HATHI RAM take their id and See what Cousins are

MAN IN HOTEL ROOM Sir. Sir, the surname is different. She is from the side of the bride, that's why. The man blabbers on as Hathi Ram and Ansari walkout.

Waiter… One more thing is that the killer was like a killer, dubbing cigarette three packets in the day.

Hathi Ram looks at him with interest.

HATHI RAM.. Which brand?   

IN JAMUNA PAAR POLICE STATION - INTERROGATION ROOM CLOSE ON 

a ciggie as it gets lit. It’s Ansari smoking. A bit uneasy! Sitting in front of Ansari and Hathi Ram - Chaaku

HATHI RAM… The waiter of the hotel that you guys were planning to kill the Sanjeev Mehra! CHAAKU who is Sanjeev Mehra?

Hathi Ram… sighs. The smoke from Ansari’s cigarette drifts towards Chaaku. He smacks his lips.

HATHI RAM… How long does the Tyagi know? 

CHAAKU…Who is Tyagi, sir?

Ansari LUNGES at Chaaku. 

But - Hathi Ram put a hand on his shoulder. Signals take it easy. Ansari sits down. Takes an uneasy puff. Blows out a fresh round of smoke in Chaaku's direction. Chaaku… - tempted. Ansari- uneasy. He clears his throat. HATHI RAM we checked your long history sheet. Your record is clean. Hathi Ram casually pushes the cigarette pack in Chaaku's direction.

Chaaku's tempted. But he waits. Behind the throat again. Ansari clears his. HATHI RAM 

Become a government witness, in this matter. I will talk to DCP.

He looks at Chaku. Chaku looked at the ciggie. Hathi Ram nods at him - a kind, friendly nod.

That's it. Chaaku grabs at the packet. Plucks one out. Hathi

Ram leans forward and lights it.

Chaaku takes a long drag, looking at Ansari. Ansari too does

the same - but has to clear his itchy throat. HATHI RAM.. How long has been working with Tyagi.? Chaaku's still in nicotine heaven. Hathi Ram waits. Finally

Chaaku's tempted. But he waits. Behind the throat again. Ansari clears his. HATHI RAM 

Become a government witness, in this matter. I will talk to DCP.

He looks at Chaku. Chaku looked at the ciggie. Hathi Ram nods at him - a kind, friendly nod.

That's it. Chaaku grabs at the packet. Plucks one out. Hathi

Ram leans forward and lights it.

Chaaku takes a long drag, looking at Ansari. Ansari too does

The same - but has to clear his itchy throat. HATHI RAM. How long has been working with Tyagi.? Chaaku's still in nicotine heaven. Hathi Ram waits. Finally

HATHI RAM sees Tyagi is smart. Behind - Ansari coughs. That throat's really bothering

HATHI RAM… what is your Plan? Chaaku seems to be considering. The moment builds.

And just then - Ansari breaks out into a fit of coughing. That’s it - Chaku burst out laughing as he turns to Ansari. 

Chakku. sorry, sir. Let us go. Do not take personal votes. Ansari sits there - red-faced, trying to stop coughing. Hathi Ram’s face gives away his frustration. His eyes go to - A tattoo on Chaaku’s arm. A crescent moon-shaped ‘C’ and a knife wedging through it. Hathi Ram points at it -Chaaku fix him with a gaze as he takes a drag -

Hathi Ram and Ansari walk out of the interrogation room. Ansari has embarrassment written all over his face. HATHI RAM

Sai I think you smoke a cigarette ANSARI Sorry Sir. Many years have passed...An awkward beat. And then - Hathi Ram cracks up.

HATHI RAM. Got hold of it! Ansari’s red-faced, but laughs along. Until they notice -

SHO Virk looking in their direction from outside his cabin. Hathi Ram calls out to the constables authoritatively -HATHI RAM Tokas... They go to take to Kabir. And in front of him, this tope Singh’s death, jump And listen, leave it less Shouting. Virk turns away. And Hathi Ram cracks up again. HATHI RAM 

(laughing)  Is the address that is licensed under this hat Singh?

ANSARI Months ago, what is the registry of the house in which you are checking? Tomorrow will come safely Hathi Ram nods.

EXIT. JAMUNA PAAR POLICE STATION - The tea shop opposite to the police station. A 25-YEAR OLD DARK MAN sits there, keeping an eye on the police station. We’ll meet him again later, but for now, let’s just say he looks DARK AND DANGEROUS.

ENTER. JAMUNA PAAR POLICE STATION - INTERROGATION ROOM A scared Cheeni is interrogated, Manju Verma.

Ansari stands behind her. Protocol. MANJU VERMA said 

Tell me Who sent you? What are you doing what was the plan?

CHEENI- I... I do not know anything, Sir - Manju Verma raises her hand to slap her.

MANJU VERMA… Am I Sir what am I Sir Do you know the difference between the man and woman?

CHEENI…- Sorry, sorry Madam. I do not know anything.

MANJU VERMA…- What was doing with those three in the morning?

CHEENI…- The night went to the friend's house. Go to the morning room Can not find auto -

ANSARI…- So you have taken a lift in the morning?

CHEENI…- Yes Sir.

ANSARI…- Then, Where did the towel of that hotel come from in your bag? Cheeni is stumped.

CHEENI…- I'm coming to my friend's house. They put in my bag.

MANJU VARMA…- Let's say the name of the friend. Cheeni goes quiet. Manju SLAPS her.

MANJU VERMA…- Friend or customer. Cheeni looks at her - aghast.

MANJU VERMA... Do you have a business or do you? Who gives it to? Be able to be able? Yes? Do you give the dollars in return? Cheeni does not know what to say.

ANSARI… Where did the dollar come from?

CHEENI… -Sir - that dollar gift... That's the hobby to collect my currency...

Manju Verma SLAPS her.

MANJU VERMA...Making the chit? Yes? Is this a hobby? (slaps again) singing... Dancing... This is a hobby.

Ansari intervenes.

ANSARI.. Where did you work? Enter. SHOPPERS ZONE MALL - 

A STORE MANAGER looks at Cheeni’s picture. MANAGER Maybe the word Was probably there A few days here...

ANSARI… Can you mean that?

Yes or No? MANAGER Means Everything looks the same. He laughingly points towards the other girls in the store.

Northeastern girl with sad faces and forced smiles.

MANAGER And their names will also be like chines. Do you remember? He laughs again, but Ansari's sharp glare shuts him up.

ANSARI… Will you keep the record? Check the name of Mary lyngue.

MANAGER ..(nervous) The temp staff is successful... This week changes jobs in a week. Now, where is the record? Ansari stares at him in anger. 

IN HATHI RAM'S HOUSE Morning. The disco light in the little temple bling’s as Hathi Ram gets dressed for work, muttering Hanuman Chalisa.

Sid walks out of his room. Ready for school. Momentarily suspending his prayers midway

HATHI RAM Let's go I leave you to the school. But Sid just walks away - out of the door. Banging the door shut behind him. Hathi

Just stares a few moments. And their Anger rises on his face. He towards the door, shouting. HATHI RAM Sid! Stop!

And just as he's about to open the door, Renu stops him. RENU Why are you fighting in the morning?

HATHI RAM… Am I fighting Can not talk directly to the mouth? I said leave school. RENU That's the problem. You asked him if you could leave him school? You have ordered straight. Renu shakes her head. RENU The copy of ditto daddy should be done. Keep on fighting. Ouch! That really seems to have hurt Hathi Ram. HATHI RAM Copy of grandfather? He hits me with the belt. They never saw the back .(beat) I ever raised your hand on your son? Renu just walks away to the kitchen. Hathi Ram's eyes go to - An old B/N picture on the wall. A stern-looking man. Grandfather

It's quite clear Hathi Ram doesn't remember him very fondly.

Hathi Ram attars at the picture for a long time. Then quietly grabs his keys and his cap and walks out of the door.

EXIT. HATHI RAM'S HOUSE Hathi Ram walks down the stairs. As he reaches the bottom, he notices the PRESS outside curiously peeping at Something.

It's his brother-in-law JITU arguing with the GOODS CARRIER AUTO man over luggage. What is the matter with you? (notices Hathi Ram) Brother in law!!

He gives Hathi Ram a tight hug, who doesn't seem that chuffed

to see him. JITU Where are you going to wear a uniform in the morning? HATHI RAM

Is the shooting of the picture. I am Assigned as police. Jitu laughed, not getting the sarcasm. From behind, Renu's voice approaches. She has Hathi Ram's tiffin in her hands. RENU Take your tiffin. (notices Jitu)

Jitu Brother! What a surprise

brother! JITU

HATHI RAM… How are you I will be in a little hurry Sorry 

RENU… Have come after a long time, take breakfast together.

JITU No issues! Tomorrow will make breakfast I am a couple of days here. That depresses Hathi Ram further. He turns to Renu

HATHI RAM…  One two days. He is here. Renu makes a face - Don't be rude JITU Let the living things be kept inside the house, brother-in-law!

He points at - A really huge

carton. Hathi Ram Singh!

In JAMUNA PAAR POLICE STATION - INTERROGATION ROOM - Hathi Ram walks towards the interrogation room, still annoyed While Ansari struggles to keep pace with him. Hathi Ram barges in, loud enough to STARTLE Kabir - who's squatting in a corner.

Hathi Ram removes his watch and hands it to a constable.

HATHI RAM… Remove your clothes

KABIR (pleading) 

Sir, I do not know anything.

Hathi Ram slaps him hard - stunning Kabir.

HATHI RAM shut up you are hiding you a Muslim?

Tokas and Bhatti pin Kabir to a chair and try to strip him.

He resists.

HATHI RAM… says to Kabir what is M?

KABIR whole truth is only in the M

Sir! Tokas and Bhatti are still struggling with the pants.

Hathi Ram shoves that circumcision certificate into his face. HATHI RAM and What about this certificate?

KABIR sir he had an infection, in childhood... After the operation, papa had made this. 

Hathi ram asked And who taught how to steal the cars? Papa or Abba? Kabir looks at him.

KABIR sir .. (then quiet)

HATHI RAM What is the plan? Why are you doing this drama to be a Hindu? 

KABIR No Sir. 

HATHI RAM.

Tope Singh said everything about you. The planning of Sanjeev Mehra murder. KABIR No sir No.

HATHI ram… said  Your name got in the history sheet ..Ansari tries pretending he didn’t hear that, but he flinches. Hathi Ram too realizes. It’s kind of awkward.

Ansari can feel - Tokas and Bhatti glancing at him. Before they go back to their task and manage to pull off Kabir’s pants. His pleading eyes go to Ansari - Who tries to keep a stoic face. Tokas holds back Kabir’s hands. Bhatti pulls down his undies. And just then... PITTER PATTER... SOUND of a stream of liquid hitting the floor. Kabir has peed. The cops are disgusted.

Hathi ram pushes Kabir away. 

The naked Kabir falls off the chair. Crying with shame, in a pool of his own piss. It’s pathetic.

ANSARI Sir... Should I talk

Tokas and Bhatti share a look.

Hathi Ram signals to the constables and they all step out.

Ansari takes a cloth and goes to Kabir, who first cowers in fear and then realizes that Ansari is trying to clean him.

He looks at Ansari -  take something out from his wallet. Gives it to

Kabir.

ANSARI my dad gave it to me and said It's a very important thing.

Kabir, still sobbing, look at it tentatively. It's an Urdu phrase on a card.

KABIR I don’t know Urdu sir

Ansari - a bit surprised.

ANSARI… why? Abbu does not study in childhood? Kabir shakes his head.

ANSARI …

Shuaib ul iman is this. Ansari looks Kabir in the eyes.

ANSARI…

See. The mistake happened. But now all the except tell the truth, these inspectors will show you the hell. Kabir fights back his tears.

KABIR.. they went a kill me sir

ANSARI …Nothing will happen. I am here If you tell everything, then I will ask you to take official witnesses.

He fixes Kabir with a kind gaze.

INT. JAMUNA PAAR POLICE STATION DAY

Ansari walks out to see Hathi Ram waiting for him there with

two cups of tea. Hathi Ram hands him a cup.

ANSARI Done sir.

HATHI RAM (awkward)

Good. Ansari smiles - equally awkward.

ANSARI…

It worked, sir.

INT. JAMUNA PAAR POLICE STATION - INTERROGATION ROOM - Kabir sits opposite to Hathi Ram and Angadi. A cup of tea lies untouched in front of him.

KABIR I do not know the Tyagi Never mix these three first. Mother's fame.

HATHI RAM then

, Who gave you work again?

KABIR

Not the rest, I got the work done by Tariq.

HATHI RAM who is Tariq

KABIR… he is a mechanic I have also stolen the car before. He gave Advance, as usual. Fifty thousand Rest of the work.

CLOSE of Hathi Ram's Diary. He writes - Tariq. Then corrects

it to Tariq. 

EXT. MUZAFFARNAGAR BUS STAND - NIGHT Kabir gets down from a rickety DELHI-MUZAFFARNAGAR bus.

HATHI RAM…  What did the work tell?

EXT. DELHI STREET - NIGHT Kabir… innocuously hang around a couple of cars. Looks around. No one.

KABIR Steal the car out of Delhi and get it in Delhi. Hotel value of municipal Then stay with them... Where these bids were to go And after the job is over, it was time to fix the car. He calmly walks to a car. Pulls out a steel ruler, slides it into the window slit, yanks it around a couple of times.

Finally - CLICK - it unlocks.

EXIT. DELHI MOTOR MARKET - Ansari walks down a lane crammed with small auto workshops. He talks to a SHOPKEEPER, who points further down the lane.

Ansari keeps walking.

HATHI RAM Where will you get?

KABIR Garage in Narelle is... Motor market map. Finally, he reaches a garage - MERSIDIS GARAGE. It’s shut. He asks a MECHANIC in the neighboring shop - 

ANSARI. where is the date?

MECHANIC. Did not come from two days Ansari ask Where is he live? The mechanic shrugs.

Ansari is sort of pissed. The heat. The dust. And a dead end 

ENTER. JAMUNA PAAR POLICE STATION - INTERROGATION ROOM -Kabir sips his tea like a deer at a watering hole - his nervous eyes on Hathi Ram and Ansari. KABIR Four days ago I match these three hotels out of three? What did that girl mean?

Ansari.. asked.

Kabir nods.

Kabir hesitates.

See... Tell all true truth to the Sir

Except will not be trapped

KABIR.

Saw, I did not know the word. I thought it was just three to four days in the car.

ANSARI ...Where?

KABIR he is Behind the Sanjeev Mehra

The four follow Sanjeev. Kabir at the wheel.

INSERT: "TRACKING SANJEEV VISUALS.

EXT. SANJEEV'S HOUSE

Outside his house.

OMITTED

OMITTED

Chaaku clicks photos on his cell.

KABIR 

That Chaaku was taking the photo.

Of the house, and the Office ... Then I got the gun near Tyagi... I'm scared

INT. JAMUNA PAAR POLICE STATION - INTERROGATION

Back to the grind.

KABIR

I steal the car... But not all this is... Mother's fame.

I call the Tariq, and said did not call Tariq threatened me, that he will kill me

Hathi Ram closes in.

HATHI RAM…. These have guns. Had the chance Why do not you kill?

KABIR… Do not know the word... But he was fighting someone on the phone. Wanted to talk to someone...

Hathi Ram and Ansari glance at each other.

HATHI Ram. Masterji'?

Kabir looked at him with surprise.

KABIR Until it was speaking to the master. I will not work

Then one day in the morning suddenly said let's go  to Delhi

It’s Hathi Ram’s turn to be surprised.

HATHI RAM…Were you being arrested?

Kabir nods.

End  Part.2