Outside the Chawl
Archana is walking outside the chawl. Archana thinks to herself, how can Manav make such a decision? Archana thinks that until today he was not in favor of making a new complex and today he is going to handle that project, I don't understand why he is doing this. Archana says he had promised everyone that he will save our houses and our chawl, how can he forget everyone's hopes and dreams? Archana is about to go to the neighbor Agi's house, but then she thinks, no, it will not be right to talk to Agi yet, she has a lot of hopes from Manav, if she finds out that Manav is handling the project to demolish our chawl then she will feel very bad. Archana thinks, I can't let this happen, I will have to talk to Manav and make him understand.
Deshmukh House
Manav is at his house walking around. Archana comes in the house. She gives Manav an angry look. Manav sees Archana.
Manav: Archana, what childish behavior is this? I am trying to make you understand and you are not ready to listen. Archana, I had stayed here to tell you about the project, I am getting phone calls from the office and I need to get to the office and instead of listening to me, you went to return the sweets back to Agi.
Archana: No Manav, I have not returned the sweets yet. I have the sweets with me, I don't have the courage to break her hopes, I can't shatter her hopes. Agi and the chawl residents had a lot of hopes from you and all of them will be shattered. What will happen?
Manav yells: Whatever will happen will be good. Manav gets a phone call and picks it up. It is from the office and Manav tells the worker in an annoyed voice, I am coming and then he hangs up.
Manav: Archana, I am worried about them, maybe you don't know that there are so many people in this chawl that despite being well educated, they don't have a job. They can't do a business because they don't have money, our project will help the chawl people get jobs and they will get money. Imagine Archana, everyone's life will be easy and this will all happen because of me, are you not happy that I am doing this?
Archana: Manav, why wouldn't I happy if you are trying to get them a better life? I am happy, but understand one thing, in order for them to start a new life, they will need to remove their old memories. And there will be some people who will not support you because they are forced, they will be forced to support you Manav but some of them will be hurt. Manav, you haven't thought about the people who treat this chawl as their life, when they will find out that this chawl will be demolished, how will they feel?
Manav: Yes Archana, but they will also be happy that their children will get a good future and they will get a nice flat. They will get 20 million rupees, so they can get their kids a good education and they can start a new business. I think that one's children's future is more important then their past.
Archana: Yes Manav, that is true but the kids can succeed in the future as they get older. Manav, we live in this chawl and you were raised in this chawl and you succeeded and accomplished a lot, and the children will too, so why do you need to destroy this chawl?
Manav: Archana, you are not trying to understand! The luck is not with us always, you know how much trouble I had to face to reach up to my position. If I have a chance to move up in life, then what is wrong in that?
Archana: It is wrong, because when you want to move in life, you are also shattering people's dreams. They are so many people in this chawl that want to spend their last second of their life in this chawl, go and tell them that this chawl is going to be destroyed. And tell them to die right now as that will fulfill their last hope, will you be able to say that?!
Manav: No Archana! Manav gets a phone call, but he doesn't pick it up. Manav says Archana, some people will need to compromise and I don't think anyone would have a problem in compromising if they were going to get good things in return. Archana, I have also been raised along with the chawl people, they gave me lots of love and that is why I want to try to make their lives better. If I want to earn money and make their lives better, then let me earn.
Archana: Manav, I don't have any problem in anyone trying to earn money. But I will tell you one thing, the happiness that one can get over here can't be in a big flat. Manav look, in big homes, often there are misunderstandings in the family and their love finishes. In your eyes, you may be giving people a big home, but in my eyes, you are destroying people's homes.
Manav: You are saying it again! Archana, you know that I am an emotional thinker myself, but today's situation has made me think practically, and I want you to think practically as well or else there will be problems between us unnecessarily. Manav gets a phone call. Manav picks it up and says yes, yes, I am coming. Manav looks at Archana and then he leaves the house. When he is leaving, Sulochana is stood at the door of the house. Manav sees Sulochana and leaves. Sulochana is looking very worried.
DK's office
DK and Dharmesh are at their office. DK says what nonsense is this Dharmesh? DK says there is a project that has been stopped for four hours, why did you not get the cement there? Dharmesh says sorry, actually the supplier stopped me from supplying the materials at the last minute. DK says how can he do that? Dharmesh says sir, he got a big order, so he had to send all the materials to that site and he is getting double payment with on spot payment. Dharmesh says it is for his benefit so that is why he sent the cement there, if he ditched us then how is this my fault? DK says it is your fault, it was highly unprofessional, I don't know who you made a deal with, or who you are taking cement from. Dharmesh says sir, he did not tell me, as soon as I found out that the that the supplier is not supplying is with materials, I talked to the other supplier in town but no one supplies material on such a short notice. DK stands up and says I'm surprised, instead of accepting your mistake or apologizing, you are arguing with me? Dharmesh says sir, at least listen to me. DK says oh, shut up.
DK's office
A knock comes on the door. DK says come in. Manav comes in the office. DK says Manav. Manav says sir, you had called me here. DK says that the project that is being worked on does not have any cement for the last four hours. DK says Dharmesh had told me no cement is supplied because it's too short of a notice, please contact the supplier. Manav says don't worry sir, I will do something. Manav calls a supplier. Manav says hello, I am Manav talking. Manav says sir, I have a small request for you. Manav says the project can't be worked on due to the shortage of materials, we need materials urgently. Manav says if you could provide some cement to that site, then it would be very nice. Manav smiles and says thank you sir. Dharmesh looks worried. Manav hangs up and says to DK, sir, the project will start in two hours, as the materials will reach the site. DK says ok. DK says Dharmesh, I don't know, are you so clever or do you just appear to be so clever? Manav smiles.
DK's office
DK says get out. Dharmesh says sir, I. DK says please, get out and do your work. DK sits down. Dharmesh gives Manav a stare and leaves the office. DK says Manav, what has been done for the Anand Niwas Chawl task I gave you? Dharmesh hears that and he immediately stops. Manav says sir, the task is being handled very well, 7 out of 10 people have said ok to getting a new complex. DK says good. Manav says and I have full faith that the remaining people will be ok very soon. DK says you will soon realize that the decision that you made was right. DK says rest is fine, but I'm only concerned about Archana. Dharmesh goes outside the office and eavesdrops on their conversation. Manav says sir, don't worry about that, I will make Archana understand. DK says yes, I'm sure you will. DK says and one more thing, now that you and I are partners, don't call me sir, you can call me DK. Manav says ok sir. DK looks at Manav and Manav looks embarrassed and says ok, DK. DK smiles and says I'll see you in a while. Manav smiles. Dharmesh leaves the office area.
Dharmesh's office
Dharmesh comes to his office. He is very angry and he slams the file on the table. Dharmesh says out loud to himself, today Manav has won again, he has become a hero for DK sir again and I? Dharmesh says my supplier cheated me today, he could have at least told me this two days in advance or tell another supplier. Dharmesh says at least I wouldn't have to be ashamed in front of DK sir. Dharmesh says I don't know what revenge my destiny wants against me. Dharmesh says I am always losing, I thought that I could make Manav looks bad by buying the Karanjkar House but I could not do anything. Dharmesh says and then after that I tried to create a misunderstanding between Manav and DK sir, and I did not succeed in that either! Dharmesh says then after that DK sir gave Manav the Karanjkar House as a gift, and now they are partners in this chawl project. Dharmesh looks very irritated and he sits down. Dharmesh says until yesterday, Manav was my senior, after the partnership he will be the owner. Dharmesh says I will need to stop this.
Dharmesh's office
Dharmesh says no Dharmesh, you will need to stop this from happening, if the chawl project turns out to be successful, then Manav will succeed and I can't afford that. Dharmesh says this is why I will need to start some plan that makes the chawl project unsuccessful, and no one will have any doubts on me either. Dharmesh says, but what do I do, what do I do? Dharmesh remembers when DK was asking Manav, what has been done about the task for the Anand Niwas Chawl project? Manav had said sir, 7 out of 10 people have accepted the new complex. DK sais that's fine but I'm only concerned about Archana. Dharmesh smiles and says Archana, Archana is against this project. Dharmesh laughs very hard. Dharmesh says now I will use the fact that Archana's refusing this project, now no one can save Archana and Manav's relationship or their home from breaking. Dharmesh laughs and says, no one.
Outside at a market
Archana and Sulochana are outside shopping at a market.
Sulochana: Archu but why are you and Manav fighting with each other about this chawl matter?
Archana: No aai, it is just that we have different thoughts about what is right and wrong for the chawl.
Sulochana: Archu, this matter is very controversial and one's way of looking at it will be very different than another's. Now Manav and you have different views and both of you are right in your ways, now your chawl people will need to choose between their children having a good future or if they should keep their old memories.
Archana: It is very hard for one to choose.
Sulcohana: I know but I think you should put yourself in Manav's shoes and I think you will have an easier time to decide.
Archana: My way of looking at it is not wrong.
Sulochana: It is not wrong at all, but this is not a question of who is right or wrong. The question is about the chawl people's lives then let them think for themselves about what is right and wrong for them. Look Archu, there will now be a misunderstanding between you two regarding the chawl matter and this is very wrong. During this time, the two of you should be together, and you two should understand what the other has to say, let the chawl people think about themselves, let them think if they want a big building with a good future or if they want their past in their old chawl. Let them think.
Outside the Chawl
Manav and the chawl residents are outside their chawl. Manav says, I need to talk to you all about something important. Manav says you know that my boss DK sir thought of building a new building here but as soon as I refused, he took that thought out of his mind. Manav says but it was a loss for people and now I think that we should build a new complex here. A chawl neighbor says what are you saying Manav? Manav says one minute, before making a decision emotionally, listen to one thing. Manav says look, we need to find a solution to our problem, and that too in peace and with a calm mind. Manav says think about it, how long will this go on for? Manav says how long will we keep thinking emotionally and not think about how we want to improve our lives? Manav says one day this chawl was bound to be destroyed, so then why not today? Manav says later, we will be forced to leave our house so better yet we make a new building upon our choice. Some men nod their heads in agreement.
Outside the Chawl
Manav says it will be for our benefit, look, I am a part of your group and I am your friend and I myself am handling this project with DK sir. Manav says and you guys will control this project for me. Manav says if you don't want a new complex, then there will be no new building. Manav says and I talked to DK sir about this and he is ok with this too that if you guys are not satisfied with this deal, then we will cancel the deal. The chawl neighbors begin discussing among themselves. Manav is convincing the chawl people to accept the deal and he is showing them how the new complex will be good for them. A chawl neighbor says Manav, we understand exactly what you said and we are ready, and we don't refuse, does anyone refuse to do this? Everyone says no. The chawl neighbor says no one has any problem, and now what will we have to do for this deal? Manav says you will not have to do anything, you guys just have to take these papers and sign it. Manav says the paper says that when all the homes are demolished in the chawl due to the project, as compensation everyone will be given 20 million rupees. Everyone is so happy to hear this.
Outside the Chawl
Manav says not just will you be given 20 million rupees, but you will also be given a nice flat in return. The chawl residents are very happy and they happily accept the deal. Sundri is nearby and she listens to all of this. A chawl resident says we can do a lot with 20 million rupees, and we are also getting a new flat. The chawl resident says Manav, I will buy a big car with this money and get an expensive mobile. Another chawl resident tells him not to spend so much, as we have to save some money to start a new business. The chawl resident says even after I buy a car and a mobile, I will still have enough money to start a good business. A chawl resident says to Manav that he has to ask him something. Manav says yes. The chawl resident says when the building is being made, I want to be on the top floor, how many floors will this building be? Manav smiles and says it will be a 30 floor building. Everyone looks shocked and the chawl resident says wow, 30 floors, Manav, as we look down at the people on the first floor, they will all look very small. Manav says when the building has been made, you see for yourself but before that I will have to get everyone to accept this project. The chawl resident says yes, we will make them accept, we are here. The chawl resident says you are doing us a very big favor, don't worry.
Deshmukh House
Savita is at her house. Sundri comes in the house and says to Savita, madam.
Savita: What madam, what happened?
Sundri: madam, that.
Savita: Stop saying madam, tell me.
Sundri: I have to tell you something.
Savita: Tell me, what is it?
Sundri: Manav dada is talking about giving the chawl people 20 million rupees and a new flat.
Savita: Wow, 20 million and a big flat. Wow, that's a great offer, and whoever rejects this offer is crazy.
Sundri: Your daughter in law is the craziest of all.
Savita: What do you mean?
Sundri: Manav dada is doing this project but Archana maam is not ready to do this project. Instead of trying to make the chawl people understand, she is refusing Manav. Savita nods her head in anger.
Savita: Is she refusing this offer? Sundri nods. Savita says now you see what I will do to Archana. Archana, your bad days are coming.
Sundri: This means that no one can save her from you. Archana comes and stands right next to Sundri. Sundri says to Savita that Archana shouldn't have took revenge from you. Savita sees Archana and tells Sundri to get lost and do your work, you always keep talking. Sundri leaves.
Archana: aai, what should I make for dinner today?
Savita: Why are you asking me, just make me the food that I like, my days of eating have finished.
Archana: aai, that's not true, you should what you like, you sit down, I will make you your favorite food. Archana is about to go when Savita calls for her.
Savita: One minute, look, dear, what do you think, you can hide your worries from me?
Archana: aai, what are you saying?
Savita: Look dear, a person can try as much as they want to hide stuff, but some things can't be hidden. You are worried about the chawl matter, right? I know, you are trying to save the chawl, that is a good thing, and I have full faith that some people will agree with you, you keep trying and one day you will win!
Archana: Yes aai, but there are more people who are agreeing to this project.
Savita: So what? Look, we can't force others to listen to us but we can make them understand how we feel, and you keep on doing that. Sooner or later, they will understand what your thoughts.
Archana: aai, I am trying very hard to save this chawl. Savita smiles. Archana says, I don't know, but we will see what happens. But aai, you will support me, right? Savita says hesitantly, yes.
Archana: aai, will you sign that you are against this project? Savita smiles and nods her head yes.
Archana: It is good that you are refusing, maybe now Manav will stop this project. Savita looks worried. Archana says I will make you some food. Savita shakes her head and thinks to herself, I just can't understand this lady, I try to make her understand but it had no impact. Savita thinks, it looks like I will have to keep trying.
Manav's office
Manav is in his office. Dharmesh comes and says to Manav, did you call me here? Manav says yes Dharmesh, come. Manav holds out a file and says Dharmesh, here is the Anand Niwas project file. Manav says in there, they are the signatures of the people who are ok with this project. Dharmesh says yes, but why are you giving me this file? Manav stands up and says Dharmesh, it is said that if a file is kept in a thief's hands, then it can't be stolen. Dharmesh says angrily, what do you mean? Manav says I mean, that you are the most responsible person to take this file and no one in this office can take care of this file as well as you can, so take the file and leave. Manav smiles. Dharmesh is about to go when Manav says yes Dharmesh, before you go and open this file to see what it is, I will tell you myself. Manav says 15 people have signed the papers. Manav says this means that 15 people are in favor of this project. Manav smiles and says you may go. Dharmesh leaves.
Dharmesh's office
Dharmesh comes in his office. He has the Anand Niwas Chawl project file in his hands. Dharmesh says a file is a very small thing Manav, I am thinking about separating the chawl people from you. Dharmesh smiles and laughs.
Precap: It is nighttime outside. Dharmesh is talking to some of the men who live in the chawl. Dharmesh tells the men that Manav is trying to make you foolish. One of the chawl residents ask Dharmesh what do you mean? Dharmesh says there was actually a deal between DK sir and Manav. Dharmesh says the deal was, in place of your home, you would get a home and 30 million rupees in return. The chawl residents look confused. Dharmesh says and what is Manav giving you, only 20 rupees. Dharmesh says this means that he is giving you 10 million less rupees than the deal he had made. The men look at each other.