Marzi (2020) s01e03 Episode Script

'Even if you scream,
nobody would be able to hear you.'
'Scream! It will make this less painful.'
Tea?
Isha, I was thinking that I
should go back to my house.
No.
I won't be able to live like this,
suffocated with fear.
I don't want to get used
to living in constant fear.
I'll pack my things.
Isha, have you seen my black earring?
No, but it must be around somewhere.
We'll find it soon.
Okay.
Seriously. - No. I can't believe
that you failed in high school.
I had failed in only one subject.
- That doesn't matter.
I was in love!
- With whom?
She used to sit right ahead of me.
In two years, she said hello
to me only once.
I was head over heels in love.
- Wonderful.
And what about her, lover boy?
I don't think she even knew my name.
- Oh!
Seriously! That's how my love life
has been. - Epic fail!
Unrequited love.
- Yes, unrequited.
Anyway, forget about me,
tell me about yourself.
What are the secrets of your life?
- My life? It's very simple.
That can't be true. - Really!
It's very simple. I have no secrets.
Except one thing.
- Right!
And who is it?
- Him.
My lovely, cute little Bhondu.
Bhondu?
- Yes.
Best friend?
- No. We're just good friends.
To good friends!
To good friends! Yes.
There's a school in Delhi
called Sunshine High School.
I'm the principal there.
I mean, I was the principal.
Sameera Chauhan used to work
as a teacher in my school. - Okay.
She used to teach really well.
No doubt about it. The best teacher I had.
I had even recommended her
for a promotion.
And she recommended my name
What do you mean?
I mean
So, her mother had just died.
She came weeping profusely
to my office and hugged me.
And I, in an attempt to console her,
put my arm around her. As usual.
I told her, 'Everything will be okay.
Stay strong.' That's it.
She left.
Two days later, out of nowhere, I find
myself facing the administrative board.
This woman, Sameera, accused me of
sexual harassment and indecent behaviour.
It was complete rubbish.
It took me 15 years to earn my reputation,
and she ruined it in 15 minutes.
Goddamn
But the one good thing is
that I have the Goddess' blessing.
I heard the Goddess' voice from within,
saying, 'Don't give in!'
I didn't give in. She had to step back.
So, they acquitted you of the case?
- Of course. I hadn't done anything.
Of course. I'd like to ask you
not to worry as well.
Once I go to the police station
and tell them the truth about Sameera,
and expose her evil lies,
you will be free of
the burden of this case.
Thank you, Dinesh.
Run! Run!
Shit! Ouch!
Hello!
What's going on? Hello!
Hello Who is there?
Ayaan?
Oh my God!
Who did this to you?
Just get lost. Get lost!
Ayaan, let me help you.
Tell me who those boys were.
Let me help you.
Help?
You think you can help me?
You're acting as if you don't know
why this is happening!
It's happening because of you,
Miss Sameera.
Because of me?
What do you mean?
When you make people believe
that someone's dad is a rapist,
this is what they do to the rapist's son.
All thanks to you, Miss Sameera.
Do you know what happened to me?
The PTA, the administrative board,
the school, the society
Everyone thought that I was wrong.
Everyone believed so.
And after wreaking havoc,
do you know what Sameera Chauhan did?
She withdrew her complaint.
And why did she withdraw the complaint?
She had to, sir.
She used to take pills. For depression.
She used to say that the questions
asked by people would stress her out.
As if she was the only one
who deals with stress.
What a nasty piece of work!
It ruined my life, sir.
It destroyed everything.
The truth is,
no matter what people say,
they don't forget such things.
Okay. We'll call you if we need you.
- I'll be here whenever you call me, sir.
I'm at your service.
The thing is,
one lie from a woman
can beat a thousand truths from a man.
Are you done?
Did I say something wrong?
Goodbye.
- What?
I'm totally confused. I can't tell
what is true and what is false.
Do you think our seniors will hear out
Dinesh's old case?
Sir, they will hear it out.
And the thing about the suicide
of Anurag's wife,
which Sameera Chauhan's ex-fiancé
told us about Does it hold water?
Sir, even if it does hold water,
that case is suppressed.
Just like how this case
will eventually be suppressed.
Why are you stressing yourself out?
Rashmi, these cases will come and go,
but you must take care of your health.
Yes, sir.
'I'm the one who will expose your lie!
The truth will not be stifled.'
Nitin, one of my earrings is missing.
When I'd sneaked into Anurag's house
What if What if Anurag finds it?
Sameera.
Has anything else happened?
I got a message from Dinesh.
Who? Principal Dinesh Wadhwa?
He has texted,
'The truth will not be stifled.'
Forget about it.
What wrong have I done to him?
I even withdrew the complaint!
Why is he still after me?
What if
the police listen to him
and think that I'm a liar?
Relax, Sameera. Relax.
Ever since my son joined this class,
he has learnt to make beautiful drawings.
Even my son draws really well.
- Yes.
Forget about the kids, worry about
your husband's girlfriend!
I think he does have a girlfriend.
- How?
What makes you think so?
- Everything that's been going on
I've been observing it for two months.
He takes us out for dinner frequently.
And he asked me to visit my parents twice.
And the other day, he gave me this. Look.
My mother says that if a man buys you
too many gifts, he is definitely cheating.
The deeper the cheating,
the better the gift.
It costs Rs 25,000. See.
Are you serious?
- Yes, take a look.
Show it to me.
Wow! It's so pretty!
I wish my husband had a girlfriend too.
At least, he would give me
such expensive gifts
And we'd go out for dinner too.
You should not worry about it!
Well, well
Ma'am.
- Did you speak to the police?
For quite a long time!
While sipping ginger tea with them.
Our story is so lengthy and interesting
that it had to take long.
But this case doesn't concern you.
- What difference does that make?
Anurag is just like me.
Exactly the same.
A common man with common ambitions.
You bring such men under the spotlight.
I had withdrawn the complaint!
What wrong have I done to you?
Why are you after me?
Because your allegations
still haunt me. What can I do?
I don't have a choice.
You moved on quite easily.
You left Delhi and settled here
amidst the mountains.
But I didn't have a choice.
Don't you remember?
There were protests outside my house
because of you. I couldn't get out.
As it is, 'Me Too' is trending.
A woman can accuse whoever she pleases.
Nobody cares whether it's true or false.
A tree fell in the forest while no one
was around. Did you hear it?
By the way, you sound quite polite today.
Had you done that earlier,
it wouldn't have escalated this much.
Okay, I've got to go.
My tea is getting cold. Bye.
Myra, what happened?
Nothing, ma'am. I'm okay. You please go.
Are you sure?
- Yes, I'm fine. Please go.
Myra, one minute. You're bleeding
Ma'am, actually
Actually, my periods have started. So
Come with me to the school clinic.
No, ma'am. Please. No.
Myra, tell me. What has happened?
Ma'am, I took pills Abortion pills.
But it was written in the instructions
that this is normal.
You have a fever.
Come with me.
- No! Please!
Ma'am, the school clinic staff
will call my dad.
If dad finds out about any of this
Dad must not find out about this.
Please Please
Please. Please.
- Okay. It's okay. Relax.
Let's go to the hospital. Okay?
You'll be fine there.
Nobody will find out anything.
Come on. Let's go.
By the way, Anurag,
after so many years,
I saw this girl. I saw her photo.
I remembered everything
from the past. Everything.
How she came wailing to my office
after her mother's death,
rested her head on my shoulder and cried.
I mean,
I know how the world works.
When a young woman hugs a man like that,
what should one make of it?
As far as I'm concerned,
it can only mean one thing.
Imagine yourself in my place.
Think about it.
A young, single woman hugs you tightly.
What would happen?
Your hand will go to places, won't it?
I mean, see. Swear to God.
What would you do if you were in my place?
Wouldn't you touch her lecherously?
But you said that Sameera lied
Yes, it was a lie! Wow
Let me tell you something.
This girl is trouble.
Her character is amoral.
Hold this.
- What happened?
Get out of my way.
- But, Anurag, what happened?
At least, finish your tea. Anurag
Damn it! I spent Rs 5000
just to come here and meet him.
Myra, I must tell your parents about this.
No. Please call Ayaan.
Please don't call my parents.
- Ayaan?
Is this because of Ayaan?
Ma'am, please call Ayaan.
Myra, I tried calling him several times,
but his number is unreachable.
He must have gone home.
Please go and bring him here.
Please, ma'am. Please call Ayaan.
Please - We'll do
your blood test here itself.
I'll check the reports.
Ma'am, I'll get my blood test done.
Please go and bring Ayaan.
Please, ma'am.
Sir, just because someone said something,
we can't stop the investigation.
Sir, that was an old case.
And it wasn't even investigated properly.
Sir, you can't do this.
'Hello, Sameera.'
'This is Sub-inspector Rashmi speaking.'
'Ma'am, we have done our investigation,'
'and our seniors have studied the case.'
'Ma'am, actually'
This is happening
because of Dinesh Wadhwa, isn't it?
'Your case was a little weak.'
No matter how hard you run from the past,
the past catches up with you.
Ayaan Ayaan, it's about Myra!
She is in the hospital.
What happened to her?
Miss, what has happened to her?
- She needs you right now.
I think you should come with me.
Give me two minutes.
Let's go.
Can I use the bathroom?
Go straight and turn right.
- Thank you.
Let's go.
- Yes.
Rashmi.
Did you find out anything
about Anurag Saraswat?
No.
An officer who investigated the old case
told me - It's of no use, Nitin.
What do you mean?
- We have orders from the headquarters.
They have instructed us to shut the case.
I'm sorry.
Sir, please stop the car.
Stop right here.
Dr Anurag Saraswat!
Is there a problem?
Sameera is my friend. And she doesn't lie.
So, if you think that you've
gotten away with this,
think again.
From today, I'll be watching you.
Hail India, sir.
If you're busy watching me,
how will you manage to meet Dr Isha?
You're Sameera's friend, you say?
I'd heard that you were
going to get married.
Nitin, right?
Does Sameera know
that her sister is having an affair
with her ex-fiancé?
Secret affairs should take place
in secret places.
Not in the hospital car parking.
It's all over.
Correct.
We both understand each other quite well.
It's all over.
Myra.
Everything will be okay, I promise.
I promise.
- Ayaan!
Ayaan, my dad will be here soon.
If my dad finds out about this
Ma'am, please don't tell my dad
anything about this.
He will kill me!
- It's okay.
Please tell him that I tripped
and fell down while playing.
Or tell him that it's dehydration.
Please tell him anything but the truth.
- Just relax.
Myra, do you want me
to lie to your father?
Ma'am, he won't understand.
Please, miss.
Even if I lie to him,
he'd want to meet a doctor.
Ayaan.
I told you that everything is over.
Don't you understand?
That person knows everything.
Sameera?
- Anurag.
He knows about what we did
in the hospital car parking.
Did you go to meet him?
Isha, I was angry.
After what he did to Sameera
I just wanted to tell him that he
wouldn't get away with it.
This is why your promotion is on hold.
Listen.
Please beware of him.
Please.
What if I don't?
- He will tell Sameera about us.
He wants to destroy everything, Isha.
There's a car thief out there.
Should I ask him to give me a ride?
I don't think my taxi
will be here any time soon.
Did I bore you so much?
No, actually,
my phone battery has drained out.
So, I was looking for another charger.
But I can't find it.
The taxi isn't here yet.
It's getting cold.
Shall we have another brandy?
- Yes. Sure. Why not?
Where is Ayaan?
I sent him home.
Why?
Myra didn't want her father to see him.
Do you care about Myra or Ayaan?
Both.
- Really?
Why do you care about
a rapist's son, Sameera?
I care about my student.
You will have to tell Myra's father
something. Anything.
Say that it was fatigue or dehydration
- Do you want me to lie?
She has taken abortion pills
of her own accord.
Without ultrasound and
under no doctor supervision.
She could have died!
And you want me to lie?
What would you gain
after telling the truth?
Her father will kill her!
Do you know how society sees an unmarried
girl who gets pregnant at this age?
If people find out, she will have to deal
with the stigma for the rest of her life.
If she cared about that so much,
why did she go down this route?
Anurag, if you have even
the slightest humanity in you,
you will lie for her sake.
No matter what the reason is,
it's always wrong to lie, Sameera.
You should know that.
You can fool the whole world,
but you can't fool me.
I know what lies beneath
your expensive clothes and cheap charm.
Sameera, I am not
the type of person you think I am.
I don't think so much about you.
Has Tia slept?
Shaan.
Shaan?
If you remember,
I had no problem
quitting my job for your work.
All my friends ridiculed me.
They called me 'Mr Isha'.
I didn't care.
You needed to work at the hospital.
Tia needed one of us to be home.
I had no shame in working from home.
I'm not a jealous person, Isha.
Opening your emails and
secretly reading them
I am not
I'm not such a man,
and I don't want to be.
I didn't read anything.
I couldn't go through them.
I didn't have the guts to do it.
Tonight,
I will believe
whatever you tell me.
Have you fallen in love with someone else?
No, Shaan.
How could you even think of it?
I love you.
Do you?
In which room is my daughter, Myra?
Myra.
Are you alright, my dear?
Vikas, don't worry. There's nothing
to worry about. She'll be fine.
My daughter is in a wheelchair.
She just got out discharged.
And you say that there's no problem?
I mean
- Vikas.
Hello.
- Hello.
I'm Dr Anurag Saraswat.
I work at this hospital.
Myra fainted while playing at school.
It's nothing serious.
In medical terms, it's called syncope.
Think of it as
a short circuit in the brain.
Will she be okay, doctor?
- She is already okay!
Thanks to Sameera,
who brought her here on time.
Thank you, doctor.
There's nothing to worry about.
Come on, Myra.
Myra
- Take care.
Thank you, doctor.
Myra, you should have told me.
You should have called me immediately.
Anurag.
Yes?
Our seniors felt
that Sameera Chauhan's complaint
didn't hold water.
So, does that mean
the case is closed?
For now, yes.
It's all over!
Oh God!
Thank you.
I'm a free man!
Thank you, inspector.
You
You don't seem happy.
I know that you worked
very hard on this case.
I'd noticed it.
Anyway
Tell me something.
Are you married?
I mean
Do you want to be my suitor?
Sir, I have a policy.
I don't engage with rapists.
So, I'm sorry.
And the next time onwards, remember this.
No means no.
Okay. Why did you want to meet me?
Sameera,
the case is closed.
But the accused is still at large.
If Dr Anurag Saraswat was in any way
responsible for his wife's death,
he isn't a good person.
I've been saying for the last one week
that the guy isn't a good person.
Why are you telling me this now?
Because, Sameera,
we are constrained by the system.
But you are not constrained.
You can do things
which we can't.
Remember that.
Myra told me about everything
you did for her. So, thank you.
As long as she is okay,
everything is okay.
And guess what? The police have dropped
all the charges against me
in the case filed by Sameera.
It's all over. I'm a free man.
What's the matter?
Are you not happy?
People won't forget what Miss Sameera
posted about you online.
People are saying all sorts
of things about you on social media.
Even that will be over soon.
I'll make everything alright.
I want you to be okay too.
Okay?
I think you should just forget
about the whole thing.
You should stay away from Anurag.
I met Anurag.
Isha, do you know
what the strangest thing is?
He actually believes that he is innocent.
Did he
say anything else?
He said
that no matter what the reason is,
it is always wrong to lie.
Now, I'll pursue this case on my own.
I hope you know
that in India, defamation lawsuits
go on for a very long time.
Cheers.
- Cheers.
It took me 15 years
to build my reputation.
And it took Sameera Chauhan
just 15 seconds
to destroy everything.
Now, Sameera must remember
those 15 seconds for the rest of her life.
Now,
nothing will end quickly.