Between Needs & Desires

Locked 3

Locked {Part: 3}

OUTSIDE THE INTERROGATION ROOM:

Hathi Ram and Ansari walk out.

HATHI RAM we want that phone...

Master's number can be found that’s me Plus those photos, saved me of Bid to make a case

 Will be evidence

ANSARI…

Yes Tariq and the second is the problem are two leads now

HATHI RAM (nods; thinking)

INT. POLICE HO - DCP BHAGAT'S OFFICE

DCP Bhagat looks at iHath Ram.

DCP BHAGAT

Man, there's so much going on here... Left all of those Chitrakoot.?

They are in Bhagat's cabin. Bhagat seems in a hurry,

Checks on a few papers, while Dahiya waits for him.

HATHI RAM…

Sir its urgent .

Tyagi is a shooter, from Chitrakoot and Kabir driver is from Meerut.

And the Tope Singh is from Delhi.

So that they can not be suspicious. Who has put all these work on? Whose was the complete plan?

DCP BHAGAT

Then Tyagi is only that one. He is history sweeter. He had done.

HATHI RAM..

Sir, if there was a Tyagi there would be no connections to all four of them hundreds of murders. Do not know this.

DCP Bhagat looks unconvinced as he picks up his files

signals to Dahiya - "let's go'.

and

EXT. POLICE HQ CORRIDORS - 

Bhagat and Dahiya hurry down the corridor. Bathi Ram tries to

Keep pace.

OFFICER DAHIYA

Maybe not know each other

Hathi Ram ignores him, addresses Bhagat

HATHI RAM…

On the head... That 'masterji '... If you do not talk about the plan

Cancelled up to... That is the waiter of the hotel. Yes, no one will get this' masterji '...

Connection is otherwise and he is probably in the movie

Bhagat shakes his head.

DCP BHAGAT…

But you will go there... They have to make the case before the end of the remand.

There's an edge of desperation to Hathi Ram's voice now.

HATHI RAM…

Sir For the same... Investigation is the same way to go ahead.

These four will be known in history. Who is who works for...? In the back of these stories, you will probably understand the full link they reach the elevator.

Bhagat presses the button and turns to look at Hathi Ram

Who pleads with his eyes?

DCP BHAGAT.

Okay fine then. But keep it

Short.

Hathi Ram can barely conceal his excitement.

DCP BHAGAT 

And be mindful, Tyagi's name does not come out right now. Let the mother be a little cold, and then press it down

Hathi Ram nods as Bhagat enters the elevator.

EXT. DELHI SINGH'S FARMHOUSE -

One of those Delhi farmhouses reeking of old money! A table

Lay out in the sun where FAMILY and FRIENDS sit eating.

A little away - Sanjeev and Jai sit in front of the frail and

Old but still- imposing figure of SINGH SAAB,

Returned son SINGH JUNIOR!

SINGH Sir…

It must be the bloody Opposition

Behind this! 

Finally we have government and

PM who is doing something for the let’s figure out the coming of the election the name of the government will be bad that brother is attacking on the media today. Country, but these will not let that happen. (Beat; with over-concern) Anyways, tell me, how are you dealing with it?

He cuts his cigar and lights it up.

SANJEEV (mumbles)...

I'm all right, sir. Thank you.

Singh Junior steps in, with an edge to his tone.

SINGH JUNIOR...

The lawyers said you used bad words against Dad.

Singh SIR turns to glare at him.

SINGH SIR...

Who asked you to be here? Go; go see if the turkey has been served.

Go!

Singh Junior fumes for a while, then huffs away from there.

SINGH SIR...

Idiot! And I thought Wharton would fix him.

He mutters some more like a frustrated father, and then turns

To Sanjeev, equally frustrated

Singh Sir … is you doing this? Hey brother now if you’re under channel is performing what can I do? You like my son, but son is not you, do not you even have a burden?

Sanjeev… keeps quiet.

SINGH SIR …

And what is this monkey business I here you are up to? The expressway is a gift to the people of the country. Are you looking for flaws in it?

SANJEEV...

Sir I was only doing my job as a

Journalist!

SINGH SIR…

Then go do it somewhere else.

. Just announce that you are going on an indefinite leave due to all the stress in your life, and the rest these boys will manage.

(Referring Jai)

Sanjeev looks at Jai, and then at the old man

SANJEEV … If you fire me at this point, my career is over.

(MORE)

SANJEEV … There’s a non-competitive clause that says I can’t join a rival channel for one year. I’ll be forgotten in a year.

SINGH Sir… Oh so do something else. You are still young. Go write a book on the state of affairs in this country. Or try organic farming. It’s very therapeutic, trust me. He looks square at Sanjeev and his tone acquires a cold edge.

SINGH SAAB … .But please don’t be a trouble maker. It’s not good. For me, for you, for anybody! He stares at him some more, then turns his attention to the GARDENER - 

SINGH SIR … Rabeer, why does not this grass cut now? All the girls are fed up me. No mistaking who that’s aimed at. Sanjeev sits their, but have to be somewhere. (Looks into Singh’s eyes) To identify the men who tried to kill me... but couldn’t.

And then Sanjeev turns around and walks away - Singh’s eyes following him like a hawk.

Sanjeev walks into the police station. Notices - Heads turning to look at him, and constables whispering among themselves.

Hathi Ram spots him and walks up to him. Shakes his hand!

HATHI RAM… Welcome sir...

(To Manju Verma) 

HATHI RAM...

Manju put in sir to SHO'S cabin

A beaming Manju leads Sanjeev to

INT. JAMUNA PAAR POLICE STATION - SHO'S CABIN - Virk's cabin. He is not there.

As MANJU VERMA

Sanjeev takes his seat -

Sir cans I Take a selfie with you? To show the family

Before Sanjeev can reply, she moves in close to him and

CLICKS a picture! And then quickly hides the phone as she

Sees Hathi Ram walk in!

Sanjeev's eyes go to = the four accused being led by Hathi

Ram and A sari! He just can't take his eyes off them as they

Are made to line up in front of him! His eyes move from Kabir to Cheeni to Chaaku to Tyagi - who

Stares straight at Sanjeev with cold, expressionless eyes!

HATHI RAM.… Any of these have you ever seen before?

No response from Sanjeev. He's just staring at Tyagi with fascination. Something about those eyes!

Hathi Ram touches him gently on the elbow. And Sanjeev comes

To!

SANJEEV …Huh! No sir not at all

HATHI RAM...sure!

Sanjeev nods.

EXT. JAMUNA PAAR POLICE STATION -Sanjeev bodyguard (the two Shadows) keep an eye as

Sanjeev walks out with Hathi Ram.

Name of these!

SANJEEV...

Hathi Ram fidgets.

HATHI RAM …Sir, this is a little condominium at this time...

HATHI RAM.... Well you have any connections from the Chitrakoot? Does anyone know there?

SANJEEV…

HATHI RAM No.but Why?

(Vaguely)

No, we had a lead, investigating now

Sanjeev searches for an answer on Hathi Ram's face. But

Hathi Ram changes the subject.

HATHI RAM ...Sir, the last time the talk was... Any hostility! Or any threat? 

SANJEEV...On twitter, people continue to threaten to kill them...

(Beat) Or send it to Pakistan.

Hathi Ram nods in understanding.

HATHI RAM.… Sir You little careful them Are you keeping these two passes together at all times?

Sanjeev looks at him gravely. And nods!

Just then - his car drives up to them.

Hathi Ram notices a sticker on the back of the car

WORDSWORTH FOUNDATION RULES - REUNION BATCH! And beams with pride

HATHI RAM... Sir, my son also studies in the Wordsworth foundation.

Sanjeev's got too much on his mind. He just nods and gets into the car.

OMITTED

IN. THE WORDSWORTH FOUNDATION SCHOOL - SID'S CLASSROOM 

"Yo hablo Española' written on the whiteboard. It's the

Spanish lecture, it seems.

The chirpy FEMALE TEACHER points to a COCKY BOY.

TEACHER... You want to give it a try, Arjun?

STUDENT me numbers’ Arjun!

As the teacher CORRECTS his pronunciation

We notice someone at the back of the class. It's Sid.

And his eyes are on - a pretty girl SALONI. We can sense Sid has thing for her. And just then

TEACHER...Your turn, Siddhartha!

Damn! Sid stands up - a bit nervous.

TEACHER... Translate for me: My father's nameis...

Sid hesitates. Glances around!

His classmates giggle.

One of them enacts out an elephant. TRUMPET!

Sid's humiliated eyes travel to Saloni. She's giggling too.

EXT. THE WORDSWORTH FOUNDATION SCHOOL - 

Kids filing out.Sid walks out of the gates and is taken aback to see

Hathi Ram standing outside the school! He waves at Sid.

Sid walks up to him, conscious of the eyes following him.

HATHI RAM. He thought he was nearby to you so leave you to your house... (Rephrases; awkward)

Meaning... Can I leave you to your house?

Sid looks at him. Looks like Hathi Ram means it.

THE PARKING: They walk past the row that seems glum of fancy cars.

Hathi Ram looks at Sid... who seems glum.

HATHI RAM... How was your day?

Sid just shrugs, while continuing to chew on his gum.

Hathi Ram tries again

HATHI RAM... Well did you know SanjeevMehra is from your school? Tell me if you want to meet...

Sid shrugs like he doesn't care.

They walk in awkward silence to reach the police

Car - the odd one in the parking lot.

They get in. Hathiram turned the ignition key.

It cranks but doesn't start.

Again! Same result.

Sid looks at Hathi Ram - who seems a bit concerned now.

He tries it again. And again! But no, the damn thing just

Won’t start!

HATHI RAM…

Checking for a minute...

Sid rolls his eyes as Hathi Ram grunt and jumps out.

He opens the bonnet. Tries fiddling with the wires, cursing!

Sid watches - as the fancy cars roll out from the parking one by one.

He spots Saloni. She jumps into one of the cars. It's that

Cocky boy Arjun driving it while his driver sits behind!

Damn - Sid's super embarrassed. As they drive past - Sid

Tries to hide his face!

BACK ON HATHI RAM:

Sweaty hands - all greased up. His phone rings.

Hathi Ram struggles to answer it with his greasy hands.

It's Ansari.

IN. JAMUNA PAAR POLICE STATION - DAY

Ansari at his desk, talking on the phone!

ANSARI Sir this is Mary Lyndon's mobile phone. The record has arrived. He used to have a regular phone from a number. That number is a dam but the fun thing is that both of them are registered on the same address. Nizamuddin station areas I have w******p you the whole details.

HATHI RAM

ANSARI … Sir, are you on the same side? I am going to Zakir Nagar. The address of Tariq's uncle has been found.

HATHI RAM… Hm... Yes I see

Hathi Ram cuts the phone. Thinks - in the cover of the

Bonnet! Then he sighs and goes to talk to Sid -

HATHI RAM 

Sorry Sid...I have to go I have an important work

Sorry but there's no one there.

Hathi Ram looks around. But - Sid's gone.

EXT. DELHI STREET

SANJEEV'S CAR - 

Sanjeev's car drives on Delhi roads. Sanjeev's on the

Backseat, with one of his Shadow sitting next to him and

The other one upfront!

Sanjeev's eyes go to the rear view. He notices - the Shadow

Sitting next to him is looking at him in the rear view.

Sanjeev's phone rings - but doesn't how a number. He picked it up.

SANJEEV.... Hello?

No response from the other side.

SANJEEV… Hello? Who?

Just an ominous breathing sound from the other side!

Sanjeev tenses up a bit. His eyes go to - the rear view

Mirror again. In it, he spots sitting next to him on the back

Seat – Tyagi!

Sanjeev turns sharply. Of course, it's only his Security

Officer there - staring at him awkwardly.

SHADOW ONE

What happened sir?

Sanjeev recovers. Looks at his phone! The line has been disconnected.

He sits staring at the phone for a long time. And then

SANJEEV (to the driver)... To stop the car

EXT. DELHI STREET - 

The car pulls over. Sanjeev steps out.

The Shadows follow suit - but Sanjeev signal them to stay by

The car!

He walks a little away and dials a number. Soon we hear -

SARA (off the phone)

Hello?

SANJEEV

Hey! Can you find something now OFFICE - SARA'S DESK - Sara at her desk.

She listens on. Scribbles something on her notepad!

EXT. DELHI STREET

SANJEEV... I'll message you my new number.

He cuts the call. Then takes out a pin and open the SIM slot

Of the phone with it

CLOSE ON the broken SIM as it lies on the road, while the car

Drives away in the BG!

EXIT! OLD DELHI RAILWAY STATION - TOP SHOT of the chaos at Old Delhi Railway Station. Hathi Ram walks through the crowd. The Fruit man is staring at a piece of paper in his hands - Two mobile numbers.

FRUIT MAN how do you know this? HATHI RAM Address 

FRUIT MAN it’s your ready...

Sir, what is that ... My father also sells sim card with fruit juice with the stars of the station...

HATHI RAM Was the dealer? Why is the dealer address in the address?  Where will the address proof be? So he gives the shop

The anger rises in Hathi Ram’s voice.

HATHI RAM how many sim they daily made? The Fruit man tries to evade Hathi Ram’s angry eyes.

FRUIT MAN Ten times in the year... Apply you... I do not know how many books have come...

HATHI RAM you have to go in?

The Fruit man is apologetic. A bit scared even. FRUIT MAN now all the dam is Sir Ji... Mother's fame the rule is so tight. HATHI RAM

Where is your Father? 

FRUIT man! Sir can I make Juice For You

Hathi Ram's angry eyes go to a photo in the shop - with a

Cheap plastic garland around it!

Just then

A BEGGAR KID tugs at Hathi Ram's sleeve.

The Beggar Kid makes an obscene gesture.

Despite himself - Hathi Ram let out a chuckle as he watches

The little kid runs away.

EXT. MUSLIM GHETTO - 

N another Okid - running down a crammed lane. This one's

Wearing a skull cap though!

A little behind – An sari, with constables Bhatti and Tokas!

It's a predominantly Muslim neighbourhood.

Ansari checks with a shopkeeper. Continues his walk!

Finally, he reaches -

EXT. MUSLIM GHETTO - TARIQ'S HOUSE -

A hive of pigeon-coop houses! He walks up the rickety

Staircase to the third floor - which has a small terrace!

An ANGRY MUSLIM OLD MAN, holds a rubber cricket ball and a

Knife in his hands! While a MUSLIM BOY pleads -

MUSLIM BOY

Uncle, then the ball will not come here

Uncle! Please uncle!

But the Old Man is in no mood to forgive. He cuts the ball

And throws the halves at Boy!

The Old Man notices the cops.

ANSARI

Salaamalaikum!

OLD MAN

Walaikumassalam!

ANSARI

Is Tariq at home?

Beat. A moment passes before

OLD MAN... No he is not here.

The Boy gets a chance to avenge himself

MUSLIM BOY... he Speaks a lie

He is inside the house.

Ansari sharply looks at the Man. His face betrays his lie.

From below, the Boy threw the ball at the old Man, but

Misses! The old Man takes his chappal off and throws it back

At the boy, shouting -

OLD MAN.... goes form here.

Ansari barges into the house along with Bhatti while

Signalling Tokas to stay put.

INT. /EXT. MUSLIM GHETTO TARIQ'S HOUSE - 

No one in the living room!

Ansari rushes to one room.

The constables rush to the other. Tokas is leading - and he

Bumps into a young man – TAARIQ!

Their eyes meet. And that's it. They both know.

TOKAS.... (Shouts)

Tariq PUSHES Tokas on to Bhatti and makes a dash for it.

The cops tumble over each other. Ansari comes running out

From the other room! He goes after Tariq.

Tariq runs out and down the steps, three at a time.

Ansari close on his heels. The Constables pick up speed.

They run out into -

EXT. MUSLIM GHETTO 

Tariq runs for his life, dodging cars and bikes and kids.

Ansari is hot on his heels.

UP AHEAD - The road is dug out. Tariq jumps across the

Trench! So does Ansari. The Constables have to circumvent it.

Too big for their rusty physique!

EXT. DELHI STREET -

A wild chase on the busy footpaths of Delhi! Past small

Shops, parked auto rickshaws, zooming cars and crowd.

Tariq is quite out of breath now, yet he runs.

So does Ansari. But Tariq seems to be getting away.

Ansari stands right in the middle of the road and barricades

An oncoming bike! The bike screeches to a halt.

He almost pushes the BIKER down from his bike, gestures Bhatti to sit pillion, muttering to the Biker

ANSARI... It was an Emergency.

And even before the Biker can realise, Ansari and Bhatti have

Zoomed away after Tariq!

Traffic and pedestrians ahead! Ansari doesn't drop pace,

Dangerously dodging past obstacles! Bhatti seems concerned with the video game like driving

But Ansari won't let go. He's getting close to Tariq.

Tariq looks back, terrified, and runs faster.

Ansari too accelerates. Bhatti SCREAMS. For just then

A COLLEGE GIRL listening to music on her headphones crosses the road right ahead.

Ansari brakes hard. But CRASH

INT. JAMUNA PAAR POLICE STATION -

Hathi Ram is on an awkward phone call with DCP Bhagat while

An embarrassed and sari stands nearby!

HATHI RAM... Yes Sir... Sorry Sir... Sir next time Will be full attention ahead..

Hathi Ram lets out a frustrated sigh. HATHI RAM Send photo headquarter of date And take some fruits to nursing home, sorry to say... The girl's family is crying in the media. ANSARI

(Protests) Mistake that girl was the head... And no one likes him...

Hathi Ram looks at him sharply. And snaps! HATHI RAM See brother  I do not have any exam interviews... This has got an opportunity to handle a sort of case... And now due to this mess, Bhagat Sir is saying that leaves the scene and does the investigation here properly. So please take a little care ahead...

Hathi Ram gets up and storms out of there - past Constable Manju Verma’s desk, which stands up stiff as Hathi Ram walks past her. Hathi Ram reaches the waiting area. Notices - The Old Man from Tariq’s house sitting on a bench. Hathi Ram shouts back at no one in particular.

HATHI RAM Put him inside, do not have any entry And tell the family, until it does not surrender, Hathi Ram glares at the Old Man for a bit before finally storming out. Just as - Sara walks into the police station and looks around!

Part Over!