Peepli Live Page #5

of Peepli's Mother Goddess.

'The Goddess has spoken

through her oracles

'that Natha will surely die!

'But he will live.

'Yes, he will die, but he will live on.'

FEDERAL MlNlSTRY

OF AGRlCULTURE

( Clears throat )

Sir, the suicide story

is really heating up.

The reporters are constantly calling us.

This has become a key factor

in the Peepli elections.

lt's a national issue now.

As usual, the State Government

is blaming the Federal Government.

The Agriculture Ministry

must respond.

Would you like some tea?

Try it.

lt's a fine Darjeeling tea.

Second flush.

Thank you , sir.

Sandip, you get nervous easily.

Yes, sir, but. . .

There is nothing in our hands.

We're powerless.

But we must intervene, at some level.

( Chuckles )

Prepare a file on Natha

and ask the Law Ministry

to consult the High Court.

After all, suicide is a legal issue.

And we can do nothing

without High Court directives.

Find a retired judge, Justice Sharma.

Send him on a Fact-Finding mission.

And l'm sure Mr Salim

will manage the media.

A bouquet of vibrant colours

Faded colours

much trouble and strife

Caught between

the devil and the deep sea

Sorrow and joy play hide-and-seek

One colour for the gifted

another for the cursed

lt's a clash of colours

Each staking it's own claim

- Where are you off to?

- To fetch water.

Again?

You think we have nothing better to do

other than to escort you ?

lf l knew it would be so dusty

l would have fixed a filter in my nose.

( Cameraman ) There he goes

for the 1 8th time!

Shoot it, idiot!

(Man ) He's got the shits.

lt's been 7 2 hours

since Mr Natha announced his suicide.

What is your administration doing?

Aren't you asking the wrong person?

The Federal Government too

is anxious to know

what the Mukhya Pradesh

government is doing.

lf this is the state of affairs

in the C.M.'s constituency,

imagine what's going on

elsewhere in the State?

Regardless of the outcome of this election

the C.M. already stands defeated.

Defeated?

What do you mean?

ls this is the first farmer suicide

in lndia?

Look at Andhra.

Look at Maharashtra.

Punjab too!

Ask the Federal Government

what's going on since 1 990.

'There've been no suicides

in Mukhya Pradesh

'nor will there be any in the future.

'We'll do better

than the Federal Government.'

C.M. and Pappulal

have formed an alliance.

They've struck a deal

over a Municipal post.

Call him.

Mr Yadav, greetings.

l was just watching

your press conference.

You were marvellous.

Natha's suicide is a non-issue.

lt's Pappulal who's egging it on.

Should l fix him?

l realise it's election time.

But l've always stood by you .

What?

Over such a trivial matter?

What the hell will Pappulal do?

Motherfuckers.

Get the car out.

Frame should be like this.

Your hand is not steady.

Go shoot wedding videos instead.

What an ass!

He's got the shits, madam.

That's why he's venting it out

on his cameraman.

Deserves it, loser.

- Madam...

- Yes, my dear Rakesh, tell me.

This is my CV, for you .

lt's good...

...but for now, you keep it.

l might lose it.

l've done a lot of local coverage...

l'll take care of it.

l promise to work hard.

Where is your focus?

On your CV, instead of the story?

Sorry, madam.

(Reporter) 'What are your comments

on Natha's decision?

'Answer our questions, Bhaiji.'

Later...

Sir Budhia!

So you finally summoned me.

What are you doing? Sit here.

What a carnival! Amazing!

l've never seen

such a grand celebration of death.

Please don't joke, Bhaiji.

We're neck deep in trouble.

Trouble hasn't begun for you yet.

lf Natha doesn't die in the next two days

then l'll kill you .

They'll leave, eventually.

Then guess who you 'll have to deal with.

Huh?

Me.

Move, move.

(Reporter) Bhai Thakur, one question.

Well, what?

Will Natha commit suicide?

What do you think?

(Deepak) What did you tell Budhia?

Please clarify.

(Bhai) That's between the two of us.

- You must tell the media.

- Answer the question, please.

What should l tell you ?

What haven't l done for this place?

l've opened medical centres,

provided dowry for dozens of girls,

paid for many funerals.

ln this lovingly nurtured village of mine

'politics must not be allowed

to claim lives.

'l have known Natha since he was a kid.

'How can l let him die?'

Bhaiji, that was wonderful.

(Mobile rings )

lt's the Chief Minister.

The C.M. is answerable.

What will he do now?

Move, get up from here.

Go there and play.

lt's become impossible to move here.

Some say live.

Others say die.

Despite this circus, l wonder

if we will get any money.

Why won't we?

After all this attention

why won't we?

But he should stay firm.

Look at him, sitting like a zombie.

What does he dig all day?

- Hello.

- Hello.

What are you doing?

Digging earth.

What for?

To sell.

- What's your name?

- Hori Mahato.

- Huh?

- Hori Mahato.

( Sirens wailing )

(Reporter) Why is Pappulal with you ,

Mr Yadav?

(Reporters ask questions simultaneously )

Sir, are you here

because of the upcoming elections?

Do you think...

Calm down...

Calm down, listen to what l have to say.

As you can see,

we have with us the revered leader

of the backward caste party,

Mr Pappulal.

Though we are opponents,

yet he stands with me today.

l am very grateful to him.

We are here today

to meet our brother

to humbly request him

to give up his idea of suicide.

The Mukhya Pradesh government

will grant 1 00,000 rupees

to Mr Natha and his family.

Mr Natha will not commit suicide now.

This tantamounts to bribery

how can this be a compensation?

Hear me out fully.

Natha will not die.

For sure.

Guys, headline changes.

We'll have to re-roll.

Natha will not commit suicide.

As per the Election Code of Conduct

no individual can

be granted special favours.

The Chief Minister should accept

moral responsibility and resign.

This is anarchy.

'Good evening.

The headlines for the day.

'The Election Commission cancels

all concessions granted to Natha.

'Once again his fate changes.

Natha to die.'

Dad, when will you die?

When will you die?

Tell me.

Why don't you let me rest in peace?

Uncle says after you die

l'll become a government contractor.

Contractor, huh?

No, l want to be a cop.

Here l'm about to die

and you want to be a cop.

l want to be a cop!

You 're back?

Go.

Go away.

Move, it's getting late.

What are you doing here?

- l need to go. . .

- Again?

We're in a hurry too.

- Wait for our shift to change.

- But it's urgent.

Then do it right here.

Have a heart! lt's too early.

Let me have some tea first.

Climb. l'll pass you the camera.

Can't you find another story?

shits in the open.

lt's a sensational expos.

Careful.

Well done.

Frame ready?

ldiot! They'll finish shitting!

Do you see anything?

- Deepak, sir...

- Yes?

- ln the field...

- What?

Natha alone.

- What's he doing?

- Shitting.

Keep rolling.

Ali, come fast.

Natha spotted.

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