Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani Page #8

if you were in Kaka's shoes?

ln the safe, of course.

- Where would you hide a copy of it?

ln the same place.

- That's it then.

We must take this copy to the

place where the original is.

Why mess around if you have a copy?

- lt's not true, appu.

We didn't make a copy of it, Ajay.

- Right!

But that's something only you

and l know. They don't.

Congrats on the launch

of the 24-hour channel!

Who says the country is not united?

We'll all sharing the spoils!

Congratulations, Kaka.

What makes you come here, Ajay?

Well? ls this how much you love me?

Won't you forgive your son?

You had walked out on me!

- Yes. He instigated Rhea too!

He had kicked his job in the

presence of so many people!

l kicked the job... but it was

my feet that were hurt.

l have realised that l am worth

nothing on my own!

You have come to know

the power of power!

lt was only after we got hold

of the old man's tape...

that you come to me,

wagging your tail!

You're right, Kaka.

And l salute power now.

But l haven't come to you

because of the tape.

l've been your student,

after all.

How could you assume there'd be

no copies of such a precious tape?

l have a copy! But it has nothing

to do with the original or...

What's happening here?

We have it made!

When did you arrive?

- Just now... what tape is this?

Songs of the Goddess, sir...

meant for sinners like me.

What are Ajay and Rhea doing here?

- We've forgiven them, you know...

... it's all settled!

Look after him, Chinoy!

You were about to ruin the show!

Dua doesn't know about the tape!

You've forgiven me, haven't you?

- Sure, l have. Forgive me too!

Where's the tape?

- Don't worry, l'll keep it safely.

Ajay has escaped with the tape!

ldiots! Don't stand and watch!

Go after them!

l'm scared, Ajay!

- No... don't be scared!

Take a right, Ajay...

- No. We'll take a left.

Take a right, l say!

Where are we, Ajay?

Send another car.

We're atleast alive... and safe.

- No. There were 2 cars chasing us.

So where's the other?

l'd asked you to be careful!

We've lost the tapes and the couple!

lf my political career is affected,

everybody sinks with me!

What?

- Everybody sinks with me!

So what do l do? Halt the hanging?

- The hanging is tomorrow, sir.

We've accepted millions

fom our sponsors!

Don't worry, sir.

l'll handle everything.

Leave the responsbibility

of the cassette to me, sir.

Check all the rooms

and the cupboards.

What's all this about?

- We have a search warrant.

They're not in here, sir.

- Where will he go?

We'll crush his bones!

He dares challenge the government!

You have only worn the uniform...

but my son is performing your duty.

Nobody moves from here

till l give instructions!

They've even raided our homes!

Don't worry... we must somehow

manage to spend this night.

Hurry up, mister. l've got to

watch the hanging on TV.

l've got to close shop and

watch the hanging too.

Not this road, it's jammed.

l must reach home quickly.

All roads are empty.

Everyone's watching the hanging.

lt's almost time for

the hanging... let's go.

A hanging of this kind

is terribly vulgar.

Certainly not! lt will send

a message to the world!

Anyone eyeing our country

will meet with this fate!

The bloody terrorist!

Don't be scared...

and be calm.

Take those medicines

for your knee-joint regularly.

Don't be lazy.

You're listening, aren't you?

We have a fixed deposit in the

bank, which matures in January.

Make sure you sign the papers

properly and withdraw the money.

Don't create any problems for

yourself at the bank.

Distribute sweets among the children

on Kavita's birthday.

Don't cry... don't!

Welcome to the Central Jail.

Hurry up, dad. lt has begun.

Let's take a look at the

arrangements for the hanging.

A man's about to die and you're

giving me tea! l want a soft drink!

The telecast has begun!

Are the labels of the sponsors

in order? No one must take offence.

Death ought to be

as colourful as this.

Everyone must wish

for a death like this...

and a ''Tipsy'' to guzzle!

This is the TV station whose

control room we must reach.

But we have just 10 minutes.

- The cops will be here by then.

Stop the van... do you have

the permission to enter?

l was asked to bring it to

this address... so l did!

This is another building.

- Where is it written?

Go away.

- Sure, l will.

We now meet the one who will hang

Mohan Joshi. The hangman, Mahadev.

ls it true that you're the

only hangman in lndia?

My father's a hangman too.

- Really?

What's the secret of your strength?

Any special capsules?

l use 40-plus!

- Why 40-plus?

Because l've sent 40 men to death!

...that's a joke!

Do you think hanging is okay

in a civilised society?

My heart won't agree with

my needs... no comments.

lsn't that right, Champa?

Who's Champa?

- My wife... who else!

Now for today's quizz: what is

the name of Mahadev's wife.

The winner will get

several surprise gifts!

That pipe there is broken...

This is not a hanging.

lt's a salute to nationalism.

lt's a warning to the traitors.

The world will see what fate

befalls anyone...

who casts an eye on Mother lndia.

- What he says is right!

How did you get in?!

ut that tape in the

player, Rhea. Hurry up!

Start the transmission

of this player!

Start it, l say!

- l can't do it!

What's most heartening is that all

political parties of lndia...

have backed the government on its

decision to the hanging.

Switch it on!

We're showing a transmission

of the Chief Minister!

Stop that... and begin

showing our tape!

Hurry up!

We will hang a hundred such traitors

to maintain the unity of our country.

l'm not a terrorist!

l am not!

- What's this?

- How's this telecast happening?

l am not a terrorist!

- Stop that, someone!

l'll be ruined!

Call the police! Have it stopped!

l had a daughter called Kavita.

She wanted to take up a job

after her graduation.

But Maganlal Gupta made her

a victim of his lust...

on the day of the interview.

My daughter was lying in hospital,

fighting against death...

and l was running from

pillar to post.

My daughter died.

l don't know what strength

she gave me...

l decided to avenge

the outrage.

One fine day, l spotted him at

Ramakant Dua's rally.

My hand moved on its own.

And l pumped six bullets into him.

Had there been ten bullets,

l'd have pumped all ten into him!

l have killed Maganlal Gupta and

paid a homage to my daughter.

lf this amounts to terrorism...

then l'm a terrorist.

This was Mohan Joshi's real story.

Mohan Joshi is no terrorist.

He's a helpless, common citizen...

who has been implicated in

a web of political intrigue.

Stop that bloody telecast!

Don'tjust talk on the phone!

What has happened to Mohan Joshi...

could very well happen

to you tomorrow.

And why?

Because Mohan Joshi happens

to be a common man.

A straight-forward man

who's afraid of darkness...

who's God-fearing

and law-abiding.

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