Choona (2023) s01e06 Episode Script

1
How did you get in here
on Madan Singh's watch?
Your horoscope says you have
a genital-related ailment.
You have contracted
a urinary bladder disease.
I was passing by
and perceived that you need my help.
So, I've appeared.
How did you get in here
on Madan Singh's watch?!
-I told you. I've appeared.
-Shukla couldn't deduce
how this priest came
to know of his secret ailment.
This pathologist sold Shukla's reports
just like he'd sold Bela's reports.
May I sit?
Have your horoscope
and the almanac brought here.
Why?
You've been going through
a rough patch lately, right?
Yes, Pandit.
-I am not a pandit!
-Then?
Bring me your horoscope.
You recently had
the outside walls whitewashed.
Did you deduce this by looking
at the planetary period or the walls?
The color white is fatal
up until the first part
of your Saturn planetary period.
It will cause problems in your horoscope.
Tell me something, Choona Maharaj.
I'm going to undertake a monumental task--
Exchange of wealth?
Do you aspire to be in a higher position?
Then remain seated!
You wear a lot of rings.
Well, yes, they're for nullifying
the negative effects of different planets.
This is divine knowledge.
It cannot be attained by trial.
It is only passed down as a gift.
Saturn rules over the sapphire,
and the moon rules over the pearl.
Your gemstones are
being influenced by each other,
which means your gains are lost
because of the cross connection.
What should I do then?
Take them off?
No.
Wear a steel ring with an emerald
on your little finger.
Maharaj, the task I mentioned earlier…
it will come to fruition, right?
In 13 days,
you will be rid of the disease.
-And?
-And in 21 days…
on the 21st day…
Between the longer period of North Lunar
Node and the shorter period of Venus,
that is, between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m.,
the money must be kept in this room.
And?
I can't foresee any further.
When I have another vision,
I shall reappear.
Do you have an assistant
or someone who can drop me off?
Of course.
Madan Singh!
Drop him off.
Where?
I'll tell you.
You remain seated.
Maharaj, do you recommend
any mantra for me to chant?
Lead a simple life.
You have recently developed
an animosity with a youth.
End it.
Or else, it shall be the end of you.
-That youth will end me?
-Don't be conceited, fool!
It is the animosity that will end you,
not that youth.
Alright. So, you're saying that
I shouldn’t waste my energy on this?
I've said what I wanted to.
Now it's up to you to decipher it.
Understood.
Stop!
Stop!
I can sense the spirit
of an astrologer here.
Stay right there!
Madan Singh!
You have committed
a heinous crime at this spot!
I can sense everything!
You've committed countless sins.
Maharaj…
Atone for your sins…
Yes, Maharaj.
…or else you will suffer a terrible fate.
Turn around and chant this mantra…
Maharaj!
Maharaj!
Maharaj!
He told me a mantra.
Which mantra?
I forgot it.
He said I have committed countless sins.
I did the math.
I have committed 34 murders.
Either he's an extremely
powerful occultist…
or he's an imposter.
And if he is an imposter…
it won't be you
who commits the 35th murder…
because I will shoot him myself.
Triloki changes his disguise
like a snake sheds its skin.
Carefully evading all the CCTV cameras,
he disguised himself as a grocer,
a guard, and finally, an occultist.
Keep chanting!
Keep going!
Your sins are reducing!
Keep going!
Don't stop!
Keep chanting!
Maharaj!
Triloki hid on a wooden board
under the bridge.
The smoke was one of Triloki's old tricks.
There's a science behind every miracle.
But Mr. Shukla only witnessed the miracle
because he was blinded
by his search for an astrologer.
Hail the Lord!
Pandit inculcated all of his knowledge
into Triloki's mind.
-Pandit, why this distance?
-Because you're still stupid.
Mr. Shukla's ruling planet is Jupiter.
That's why he's
so interested in astrology.
So, Triloki,
if you want to learn astrology,
you need to have knowledge about time.
And to achieve that,
you'll have to make it a habit
to wake up during
the time of the creator every day.
-What time is that?
-Before sunrise.
-At 4:00 a.m.
-What?!
-Get up.
-Who is it?
-The time of the creator.
-Bathing with cold water
on a cold morning
is equivalent to getting a 440V shock.
If you want to learn about Lord Saturn,
you'll have to bathe with cold water.
Only then will you be clean.
Pandit, I won't be clean,
I'll freeze to death.
Will it cause Saturn problems
if I bathe with hot water?
Lord Saturn doesn't have problems,
but they say he is scared of water.
Cold water.
Of course! It's only normal to be scared!
Pour it on yourself at least 21 times.
Remember that every gem
has its own importance.
Wearing too many rings at once
can sometimes attract negative energy.
Now, I'm going to tell you
the most important thing.
You cannot pair a gem with just any metal.
Slowly, Triloki became used to waking up
at dawn on his own.
You got here before me.
Well done.
And he submerged himself
in the knowledge of astrology.
An exam is essential
if we want to test one's true knowledge.
-What do you mean?
-Your time starts now.
What's the state of Venus
in the second phase of Mars?
-It's short-lived?
-It's the apex.
What is topaz used for?
To cure a hangover.
To purify the liver!
What's the period of dedication
and remembrance called?
Pitru paksha.
Correct.
What's the simplest method
of cleansing oneself?
Cow urine, a bath,
donating money, or a holy ritual?
Cow urine?
-A bath with cow urine.
-Listen…
take your rear end
in the opposite direction!
-What do you mean?
-Get your ass out.
Correct.
-What happens when your Mars is strong?
-A burning sensation on the soles.
-And when your Jupiter is weak?
-Hair loss.
Now you may close your book…
and sit here with me.
You've passed the exam.
-So, can I also have tea with you now?
-Hold your horses.
-You mean I shouldn't get too excited?
-Correct.
Bela found out that Ansari was planning
to steal Shukla's money.
But Ansari was unaware
of what she was going through.
What's so important
that you called me here?
Stand up straight.
Is everything okay?
I'm pregnant with your child.
-What did you say?
-I'm pregnant!
Bela, we should get married soon.
I'm not going to marry you.
What do you mean?
-You know I love you--
-Ansari!
I know everything.
What you're about to do--
What?
I just thought you should know
since you're the father.
It's good that you told me.
You're both my responsibility now.
Don't you mean to say you're doomed now?
Why would you say that, Bela?
Well…
Cut the call first.
-What?
-Cut the call!
It's on speakerphone.
Hello?
Is this Faulad Singh's nephew?
Yes, and I take pride in it.
Alright then, come and see me.
Can we talk later?
You wanted a ticket from my party, right?
And I don't want any more problems
in the Pathaani Tola area.
So, we should strike a deal.
-Sure, but on one condition.
-What condition?
You will not touch Pathaani Tola.
Then what use do I have for you?
Look, you will win the election
if you represent my party,
but you will lose if you
contest against me.
The choice is yours.
So, as I was saying,
if you help me calm the agitation,
I'll invite you into my close-knit circle.
And then, if Mintu or anyone else
even thinks of troubling your girlfriend,
I'll destroy them.
Ansari was going to be a father,
and Shukla was offering security for Bela.
This left Ansari confused.
When should we meet?
Soon.
Alright.
Who was it?
-A friend of my uncle.
-You had to talk to him right now?
-He called after many--
-No! You had to talk to him right now?
It was urgent, Bela.
Ansari, you can't even be
serious about me,
and you want to marry me?!
-Bela, what are you saying?
-Don't follow me!
Bela!
These are the blueprints.
Layouts, not blueprints.
I mean, it's a map of the party office.
It's not a map.
A map is always to scale.
JP, don't take
your frustration out on us
just because
your construction business shut down.
It's not a map, man!
Maps have intricate details.
All these dimensions are wrong.
They don't mean anything.
Well, then you make one!
-How? I don't have the measurements!
-Wait a minute!
I can help.
I can create
a virtual party office for you all.
That way, you can practice the robbery.
Excellent!
Let's make a virtual jail as well.
We can also practice being imprisoned.
You have a very positive outlook.
Ansari always idly kicks
any stone that comes in his way
while walking through the streets.
I'm pregnant with your child.
Now that he was going to be a father
he felt a sudden sense of responsibility.
He became quiet,
and started using his brain to think.
Eight hundred crore rupees!
I'm starting to loathe money.
Should we really do this…
I think we should give it some thought.
What…
Why are you getting
cold feet all of a sudden?
There's no way we'll get away
with stealing 800 crore rupees.
Shukla won't be able to file a complaint.
The CM is already after him.
If the money gets stolen,
it's like he never had it.
Even if we manage to steal it…
we'll always be reminded that it's tainted
by the blood of other people.
Come on, man!
Just do what you've been asked to.
Now quit preaching morality.
Take this box and put it over there.
-What's in this?
-Jhumpa's glasses.
Triloki…
What did Pandit say?
Can we pull this off?
Choona Maharaj's prediction came true.
So, Shukla started trusting him.
Listen, Bishnu.
I need you to find Choona Maharaj.
I'm in dire need of an astrologer.
I don't know how Madan Singh
managed to lose him on the bridge.
Shukla? Choona Maharaj?
He wants to catch him?
He wants to see him? Okay.
Shukla wants to see Choona Maharaj.
I'll be there.
Pandit has chosen this time
for Triloki to meet Shukla
when Shukla would be drinking alcohol,
and his nine planets would be asleep.
Mr. Shukla.
-Hail Choona Maharaj--
-Remain seated!
Welcome. Please sit.
What are you drinking?
This is… liquor.
I haven't been able
to sleep without it lately.
Pour me a glass as well.
What! You want a drink?!
If I drink somras on a Monday night,
it will please Lord Triloki.
Pour some whiskey for Maharaj.
Do you know why Lord Shiva consumed
bhaang, dhatura, and somras?
Why, Maharaj?
Because all of it is poison.
When He drank the Halahala poison
during Samudra Manthana,
He consumed all the toxicants in the world
so that no one else
had to consume the poison.
Which is why, today,
His devotees drink to celebrate it.
Human beings are crazy.
Please drink.
There is too much tonic in this.
Add some more whiskey to his glass.
Look, Mr. Shukla…
you're about to do a terrible deed.
It will benefit you, but not others.
But I don't pick sides.
And I don't pass judgement either.
I'm just subservient to Lord Triloki.
Bring me your horoscope, Mr. Shukla.
What happened, Maharaj?
Did you have another vision?
I have the urge to pee.
Get your horoscope.
I'll be right back.
I'll show you the way--
Triloki had gone
to lay the groundwork for the robbery.
But he also had to figure out
a way out of there.
Your bathroom faces towards the west.
Why is that a problem? That's how
all the negative energy is eliminated.
But your sacral chakra
faces towards the east.
That energy has no clear direction.
That's why you aren't in
a position higher than yours.
What should I do?
Well, you can't sit on the toilet
facing backward.
It'd feel like you're taking a dump
while sitting on a horse.
So, what do you propose?
Move the toilet… to the opposite side.
Give me your horoscope.
-Here…
-But first, do what I've asked you to.
-The toilet renovation?
-Yes.
Here.
Then I studied his horoscope.
Wow! You had a drink
before reading the horoscope!
I told you not to drink!
It was a special occasion, Pandit.
Drinking and smoking together
can strengthen friendships.
-It's a well-known fact.
-Do you take me for a fool?
Now tell us, what happened next?
Is everything okay, Maharaj?
Your money is tainted.
Until it is cleansed by the rays
of the black sun, don't even touch it.
But… an eclipse is believed
to be inauspicious, Maharaj.
Two negatives counter one another
to make a positive.
This money can only be cleansed
on the day of the solar eclipse.
On the day of the eclipse,
a lens is formed around the sun.
And when the rays from that lens fall
upon something, they will cleanse it.
But the toilet renovation
should take precedence.
Then, on the day of the solar eclipse…
spread all your money
across the floor of this very room.
Will your money be safe in here?
Why would you ask that?
This is Shukla's room.
But bear in mind that
utilizing the money before it is purified
is likely to spell ruination!
Make sure there is no one in this room
at the time of the eclipse.
You'll have to stay home as well.
During that time…
I will perform a special ritual
for Lord Shiva in your home.
Once the money is cleansed
and my ritual is concluded,
you will be bulletproof.
After that, you can overthrow anybody.
Maharaj, I don't just
want to overthrow someone.
After taking over
that fucker's position, I will kick--
I just want that idiot out of my way,
so that I can take over his position.
How did you get out of there
after infuriating him?
He needed to pee.
Can I at least go to pee, Maharaj?
Sure.
And then, I left.
This way, Triloki's Choona Maharaj became
the key to the lock known as Shukla.
Choona Maharaj vanishes into thin air
like he's Batman!
Shukla had still not figured out
whether Choona Maharaj was an imposter.
Triloki hadn't made
any mistakes so far.
But when it comes to Shukla,
the first mistake is the last.
If this news gets out, Maharaj…
I'll make your life hell.
Go.
Eight hundred crore rupees?
-Are you serious, Mr. Shukla?
-I have 300 crore rupees, Mr. Shenoy.
You just have to give me 500 more.
I'll buy off seven-eight MLAs.
Once this government is overthrown,
it won't be able to rise to power again.
I need some more time.
That's alright.
But there is a solar eclipse on the 28th.
So, please have the money ready
by the 27th.
Once it's been cleansed
on the day of the eclipse…
I'll overthrow the government on the 1st.
Baankey and Bela always
used to spend time together.
But lately,
Baankey wasn't the same anymore.
There you are!
I've been looking for you!
Don't you want to talk about Ansari?
-I don't. If you want to talk--
-Yes.
-Vibhuti…
-I'm thinking about marrying him.
Where did you put my toilet mug?
Why would I use your toilet mug?
You can marry that toilet mug
for all I care!
He's always been like a brother to you.
Now you're treating him indifferently
because your sister is in love with him?
Bela, I don't want to talk about it.
I'm not your father.
You clearly don't need my permission.
But I respect you.
I will not get married
without your consent.
-And…
-Greetings, sir.
…if you want me to,
I'll even get an abortion.
Stay blessed.
What did you say?
Brother…
I don't want an abortion.
I can always move to another city.
I'll ask for a transfer.
The decision is yours.
I'll do as you say.
Bela…
don't you dare think
of getting an abortion.
Give me some time to process everything.
I didn't fall in love with him to irk you.
It just happened.
He loves me a lot.
He didn't even care about his own life
when those guys abducted me.
-But he loves you more than me.
-Sure! I saw his love for me.
You need not speak highly of him, okay?
-You also love him a lot, don't you?
-Well, I don't know if I do!
I mean, I love you, but I don't know
whether I love him or not.
I'll think about it and tell you.
Anyway, go home.
I'll see you later.
Baankey appeared upset on the outside,
but on the inside, he was delighted.
I'm going to be an uncle.
This space may be virtual,
but everything in it is real.
This is Shukla's surveillance room.
That asshole keeps tabs on everyone.
Jhumpa, aren't there
any guards around?
Stop fooling around, Ansari.
Did you expect me to add
virtual guards as well?
Where are you going?
This is the alliance room.
So, this is the alliance room?
I recreated the layout
with some rough measurements.
It's not as accurate as the real room,
but it's similar.
And Bishnu also confirmed this.
Where are Bishnu, Baankey,
and the others?
Yes, I am in.
-What happened to the old headphones?
-These are the latest ones.
What is this green thing here?
Those are your three lifelines.
This is not a game, Jhumpa.
If they shoot us once, we'll die.
You're right.
Hey!
She took it seriously!
Go on, try to show off some more!
You damn cop!
You're wearing your uniform here as well!
-Yeah, so? It looks good on me.
-You're nothing but a servant.
-Remember, you'll be saluting me one day.
-Get inside, or else I'll beat your ass.
-You don't have any lifelines left.
-Shut up.
Get serious, guys!
First, throw the cop out of the game!
Where is JP?
As if JP cares about anything
other than his alcohol.
He must be drowning in his drink.
Focus, guys!
I don't want to repeat myself.
Let's rock and roll.
I can hear JP, but I can't see him.
So, this is where that wicked man
sits and makes his plans.
Wow! Look at him walking
with his chest puffed out.
There are CCTV cameras everywhere!
There are none…
in this room.
This is the alliance room.
Here, Shukla buys and sells MLAs.
This is also where he maps out strategies.
After the robbery,
we'll have to go through this room.
Here, usually, the angry man-- Angry man?
Madan Singh. Madan Singh is usually there.
That's fine.
We'll sit down and make a plan.
Don't sit on the sofa, you'll fall down.
It's not a real sofa.
This is virtual reality.
Hey, Ansari.
This is the only way through.
We'll need to go through
this door and enter this one
to get to Shukla's cabin.
-Got it?
-JP! Where's your glass?
-I quit drinking.
-Since when?
Just now.
What are you doing?
Guys, focus! Please!
Which room is this?
The dining room.
That's a big table!
-These ministers sure eat a lot.
-Shut up and focus.
Food at the table,
and a bribe under the table.
Ansari, go to the alliance room.
All the money is in there.
-Yes, let's go.
-Yes, come on.
But the money
will be in Shukla's cabin, right?
This isn't reality. It's just a game.
-Jhumpa, where's the money?
-You'll get it right away.
You'll get a surprise, not money.
-Excuse me, mister! Where's the money?
-Excuse me, Mr. Bigfoot!
-Hey, that's Madan Singh!
-Madan Singh!
Game over!
Ansari, you wanted guards, right?
You knew you had one lifeline.
How are we supposed to get past him?
That's what happens when you're not alert.
You're treating it like a game.
-But it is a game.
-JP, you take over.
Ansari has to get the bags
and then zip line down.
These guys think it's a joke!
-What's the point of this…
-The day of the robbery was drawing close,
but their dream of defeating Shukla
seemed impossible, even in VR.
Ansari's training
was the main part of their plan.
This is where you will be trained.
You have to come down
with the help of this zip line.
Fasten all the clasps.
You said you quit drinking.
Oh, you're not drinking!
Who knows,
you might have a change of heart, JP.
-Are you scared?
-No.
Look, you have to attach it here.
Like this.
Come on, help me. Here…
Alright. Now, you do it.
Come on.
Go on.
I'll be right in front of you.
Don't be scared. Go on.
-But you're seated here.
-One, two, three, go!
-Go!
-I'm going-- Hey!
-Let it go! Come on!
-JP, wait! Hey!
Go!
Practice makes a thief.
But JP didn't know that
Ansari had another con in mind.
I've thought this through, Mr. Shukla.
Tell me your offer.
Nothing much.
I'll make a public announcement.
Then, you'll distance yourself
from the Pathaani Tola matter.
What's wrong?
You said you've thought this through.
No, it's nothing. I'm ready.
The ritual for the robbery's success
was about to begin,
but Ansari was nowhere to be seen.
The planning is now complete.
Pandit…
will perform a ritual for prosperity?
Bela may have hidden
the news about Ansari earlier,
but she didn't make that mistake
this time.
Yes, Bela?
Brother, watch the news quickly.
Ansari screwed up.
I don't want you to say
I didn't tell you anything.
-Jhumpa, can we put the news on the TV?
-Yes.
Pay attention, everyone!
I'm sorry.
I just need a minute. I'm sorry.
-Place your hand here.
-Ansari isn't here yet, Pandit.
What should I do then?
We're running out of time.
-Come on, everyone.
-Keep your hand here.
Where's the remote?
Pathaani Tola's leader, Ansari Sheikh,
has joined forces with Mr. Shukla.
Breaking news on Hour By Hour!
Just a few weeks ago, Ansari Sheikh
openly challenged Mr. Shukla…
JOINED HANDS AFTER DISPUTE
…but now, it seems like they've both
set their differences aside.
This seems more like a political agenda
than a step towards the betterment
of Pathaani Tola.
Come on, all of you.
Mr. Shukla is here.
How is everyone?
Here is Ansari Sheikh
having a sweet in celebration.
He was adorned with a garland,
and then some photos were taken.
But the residents of Pathaani Tola
are shocked at this unexpected turn
of events.
They have criticized Ansari
for his hypocrisy.
These people are going to swarm me now.
So you should
go underground for a few days.
A difficult question for you here, sir.
Is this a political move?
How can I politicize
what happened at Pathaani Tola?
I'm just trying to get promising,
enthusiastic youths to join the party.
You should celebrate.
Have some sweets.
Sir, will you be running as the candidate
for Pathaani Tola in the next election?
Why do you want to make a controversy
out of everything?
Ask some questions to Mr. Ansari as well.
Why did you join hands with Mr. Shukla?
I respect him,
so I thought it was in my best interest
to join hands with him.
So, is it safe to say that Ansari Sheikh
will be the next Shukla?
This happened yesterday, right?
Didn't you see him at the party office?
You spend half the day here?
But then you're there the rest of the day!
Well, Pandit, how come you didn't foresee
this in the horoscope of the larceny?
What could I have done?
Sometimes, the planets deceive you.
These people went through so much
for the sake of this robbery.
But in the end,
one relishes sweets
while the others taste betrayal.
Subtitle translation by Neha Nair