Joram (योराम)

Jhinpidi, Jharkhand

"Happy we sway from the trees. Like palaash flowers in the breeze"

Even my cow sings better than you, Dasru.

You shut up.

I'll sing.

Sing. Show me.

You shut up!

"Murmur-murmur flows the stream. Ripple-tipple as if a dream"

"Swing high, rain down in a shower. Bring for me a palaash flower"

"Happy we sway from the trees. Like palaash flowers in the breeze"

Mumbai, Maharashtra

Mumbai, Maharashtra Five years later...

- Where are you from? - Ratnagiri.

Lovely.

- When did you come to Mumbai? - It's been ten years.

I see.

Where are you from?

She's some minister, from another state.

- They're giving dhotis and sarees. - Solar lights too.

They look like they're from the same tribal area as you.

Hello.

Where are you from?

Where's home?

Bidesi? Give him a packet.

Take this.

Take it.

- A saree? - No sarees left, ma'am.

No sarees left.

So, tell me,

where were you before you came to Mumbai?

In Jharkhand.

Really?

I'm from Jharkhand too.

Is she your wife?

Greetings.

First time in many years, I've met someone from Latehar

so far from home.

Where in Latehar?

Chandwa.

Village?

Jhinpidi.

Some more, please.

When did you come to Mumbai?

5-6 years ago.

It seems like he's Dasru.

He's changed his name.

If I got a new saree today, I'd make myself another swing with it.

Where's the space?

I'd tie it from up there.

You swing so high you'd slam into these tin walls.

Then take me back to swing from the village tree.

You're citizens of this country.

As the country develops, you progress too.

Boss, it's quite simple.

The system needs proof, and none of you have any.

We've lived here for 2000 years.

You have title deeds?

Never mind. What about a voter's card?

Any ID card?

Mr Agarwal, I'll handle it.

The government will pay good money for your land.

Then let's speak to the government. Let's meet our leader.

How will that help?

They'll tell us our rights.

These leaders hardly care for us, Vaano.

If you don't sell the land now, the rates will drop.

Madvi?

Is that a threat?

No, just good advice.

Take Dhuriya and Sido.

They were paid in full for their land, and now have jobs in the factory too.

Mr Agarwal, let's give them time to think. I'll talk to my father tonight.

Better do it soon.

I'll do it.

Sarees for sale! Only 200 rupees. Pick any one. Only 200 each.

A beautiful saree for only 200 rupees.

Pure cotton sarees, for only 200.

You can have it for only 200.

I'll reduce it for you.

Who eats raw potatoes, Joram?

Vaano-di.

Greetings.

Run!

Run!

Vaano?

Vaano!

Where exactly?

There?

Sir?

Dinkar.

Dasru? Don't go.

- Dinkar check in the back. - Yes, ma'am.

That way.

He's down there. Get him!

Sir, from the back!

Aye, watch out!

Get the bikes!

'He has curly hair. And a tattoo on his forehead. '

'He is in a white shirt and has a bundle slung around his shoulder. Over. '

Sir, can you tell us what's happened inside?

Sir...

Sir, that bundle he ran with is not full of stolen goods,

he's carrying his 3-month-old daughter.

That's Bhavsar's car, right?

Yes.

Call him.

'Hello?'

Put me through to Mr Bhavsar, please. This is Phulo Karma.

'He's not in right now. Try tomorrow. '

It's a little urgent.

How dare he!

I'll go and check.

You've messed up once. Now stay put.

Call that Palaash News TV woman.

'Phulo-ji, greetings. '

Greetings.

I have some breaking news. It's been less than an hour.

'What is it about?'

We've sent you videos. Two of them.

'Alright. '

Sir.

Sir, we're on his trail. We don't have much info to go on.

He's a nobody, Bagul. Catch him quickly.

Or it'll stir up trouble.

Sir, I haven't gone home in two nights.

I was covering for Bhonsle. He's unwell so I came.

So catch this outsider quickly.

Can you go home and sleep with a murderer on the run?

Move it.

Vaano?

They took the body away.

They said you're a murderer.

They killed her.

Why don't you go to the police?

They'll kill me too.

- If you're innocent, why would they? - Think about your little girl.

Don't come here again.

We have a baby too. We'll get into trouble.

Where will you go, Bala?

I need to find out.

I'm not sure.

There's nothing for me here.

Dasru, don't go.

It's just land.

This isn't worth killing for.

Give that away.

'According to the Mumbai police, the fugitive's name is Bala. '

'A video is now circulating, proving that Bala'

'is in fact a rebel militant from Chandwa, Jharkhand. '

'He allegedly murdered two people on a construction site and is on the run. '

'The Mumbai police has been clueless thus far. '

'Is Mumbai in for yet another terror attack?'

'We'll bring you exclusive updates right after a small break. '

'Keep watching Palaash TV. '

Call her back.

Quick.

Karma-ji, namaste.

Bhavsar-ji, greetings.

I saw a video on a local Jharkhand channel.

Video?

Who could've leaked it?

Who knows?

This is the cyber era.

Anything can leak from anywhere.

'Who would leak this?'

The rebellion has reached Mumbai.

Anything can happen.

That's why I called you earlier.

This is your jurisdiction. You'll have to catch him.

The Mumbai police are on it. He'll soon be arrested.

Let me know when you catch him.

He's from my region. I owe my people answers.

Let me know if anything else gets leaked.

Greetings, Bhavsar-ji.

'Unit 255, report to Bandra junction. '

Copy.

Sir, we're being called.

Shivangi, I need the phone.

Good girl.

'According to the Mumbai police, the fugitive's name is Bala. '

'A video is now circulating, proving that Bala is a rebel militant'

You let him slip away?

Bagul, you're not going home

till you catch him. I don't care how long it takes.

Sir, he was spotted on a CCTV camera at Kurla station.

Which platform?

Seven.

Zoom in.

Pause.

Which train is that?

The Red-Earth Express, to Jharkhand.

Thank you.

Brother?

Hold my spot for me.

My baby's soiled her nappy.

Got a hanky?

Mark your spot with your scarf.

Yes, Joram, yes, done.

Look at you, my little beady-eyed girl.

What's wrong?