Episode on Sunday, December 14, 2008

Prithvi and gang dance through the night. They continuously bob up and down holding the spear in their hands, to the rhythm of the drum beat. All other tribal folk, also dance in the tribal camp or ‘Kabila’. Sardar and Jaichand are seated on the
platform and watch. A white screen is pulled in front of the dancers to cast a silhouette in front of the screen.
Jaichand is getting impatient, why should we wait Sardar? I will go now and finish Prithvi’s challenge.
Stop Maharaj, the “shikar” who is already caught in the cage, you will kill without taking amusement from it.
Means?
Sardar eyes Prithvi, Maharaj don’t you know how pleasurable it is to watch the “shikar” trapped in the cage. You just rest for some time and don’t worry at all.
Jaichand glares at the 4 of them.
Sardar assures Jaichand that he has his full attention on them and will not move his eyes away from them.

There is not even a single indication of Sanyo here Prithvi whispers to his buddies while he dances nonstop.
His buddies are attentive, once this song/dance is over tonight, Pundir and Arjun will see over there so that I and Chand will search the other way.
The tribal folks sound their strange music and the drums beat on. A white screen is slid across on the centre of the ground, Sardar and Jaichand watch carefully each of their moves. The screen is exposed to two lady’s silhouettes.
Prithvi and Chand are at one end of the screen and Pundir and Arjun at the other end.
Jaichand grows annoyed, enough he says, I cannot wait any further. He is standing right in front of us and we just sit here watching the gathering. This I cannot do! Jaichand yells at Sardar.
No Maharaj, Sardar is cool and calm, Prithvi has made enmity by entering the ‘Kabila’ itself. That is why he is also my “shikar” too, and I am getting real pleasure fooling around with this “shikar”.
Prithvi is keeping an eye on Sardar and Jaichand while he dances.
A tribal man walks to the platform, and comes in front of the Sardar, he kisses his feet to greet with respect. We have tried very hard Sardar says the tribal man who is kneeling down, but we could not find Prithvi anywhere.
Don’t worry at all, I have already found him.

What happened Prithvi, asks Arjun, he sees Prithvi’s odd expressions.
We have committed a big mistake, he whispers to his friend and dances.
Chand questions, mistake? What kind of mistake Prithvi?
See over there the Kabila people kiss the Sardar’s feet when receiving him, and we have done otherwise. Prithvi remembers the manner he used to greet Sardar which was wrong and explains to his buddies the folly.
Arjun is dancing and says, you are correct Prithvi we have really done a big mistake.
With our mistake we are caught in their trap, replies Prithvi, he is breathing hard trying to catch his breath from dancing for such a long time.
Pundir is worried, then how will we find sister-in-law? If they have already found out about us and our real identities, they must have their attention on us.
In that way we will have to stay ahead of them 2 steps further, replies Prithvi.
How, asks Chand.
By becoming the silhouettes, behind the white screen. His buddies view the screen, the dancers shift at intervals.
Sardar and Jaichand continue to keep an eye on them.
Meanwhile Prithvi and Arjun move places and go behind the screen to reveal their silhouettes and dance. Pundir and Chand dance next to them away from the screen.

Sanyo is sitting in a hut and crying, she suddenly smiles and closes her eyes, she thinks Prithvi is there. She stands and turns around to look, Prithvi? Nobody is there. I just don’t know, I just don’t know, why I feel that he is here somewhere very close to me? But I don’t know when you will come Prithvi? And if you have already reached here, what can you do? No, I cannot go like this, I will have to run from here and stop Prithvi outside of the Kabila. Sanyo sees the two tribal women guarding outside the hut she’s in, but how will I come out of this hut? Sanyo tries to think up a way.

Jaichand is watching the silhouette on the screen his eyes constantly on the figure of Prithvi, he doesn’t want to lose his attention on him.
Arjun tells Prithvi to hurry up and move.
Jaichand is growing impatient as he watches Prithvi, he has doubt.
Prithvi quickly replaces himself with a tribal man and pulls him upfront near the screen. The man is drunk, so Arjun assists him to stand behind the screen while Prithvi leaves in search of Sanyo.
Jaichand eyes had diverted elsewhere for a moment he didn’t notice the change, but still he watches the silhouettes suspiciously. How long will you hide behind the screen? He will have to come out sooner or later.
Sardar says, don’t worry, I have my full attention on him. He watches the screen continuously.

Pundir and Chand wait, while Arjun constantly tries to keep the drunken tribal standing and dancing behind the screen to make it look like Prithvi is still present behind.

He will definitely try to get to Sanyo, Jaichand warns.
So let him go, we are here after all, replies Sardar.
Don’t take Prithvi lightly, don’t be mistakened by him Sardar, warns Jaichand, he is very clever.
He may be clever, but right now he is indulged in dance and song. Sardar points at the screen to show Jaichand, see his mischief while he dances.
Jaichand is not convinced, he is definitely showing us like he is obsessed in the dancing, but the real truth is that he is thinking right now of freeing Sanyo.

Prithvi is searching hut to hut. He hides behind one making sure nobody spots him, he ducks down.
Two women are talking, one complains of Sanyo’s non-cooperation, to another lady.
Prithvi can hear them speak from his hiding spot.
She refuses to eat the food given, she continues. The other lady complains she is kept in the hut that is far away and is tired of making trips to deliver the food each time.
Luckily from the conversation, Prithvi has located Sanyo’s whereabouts. I am coming Sanyo, now nobody can keep you locked up, Sanyo. Prithvi gets up from his hiding and makes his way to the said hut searching around. Prithvi peeks-in through different huts one by one, to find her. Finally he finds a hut with two guards posted at the entrance. From the window he sees a long haired woman, Sanyo? Prithvi quickly throws a stone to divert the guard’s attention elsewhere, they leave. Prithvi quickly makes a run into the hut. He sees the back side of a woman tied with ropes wearing princesses’ garments and having long hair. Sanyo? Prithvi whispers softly, He walks closer to her, Sanyo?….. Sanyo, he puts his hand on the woman’s shoulder. She turns her face to look at Prithvi, she is gagged. Prithvi sees her face and is shocked to find somebody else sitting there, how can this be? Where has Sanyo gone to?

Sanyo has changed her garments into the tribal clothes and runs as fast as she can in the dense jungle through the night. She continues running, finally she halts and looks around. She can hear insect noises and birds chattering some distinct footfalls are heard too. Sanyo is afraid, who is it? She sees around. Suddenly somebody grabs her and covers her mouth and takes her away.

At the Kabila the dance/song continue. Pundir and Chand are getting impatient by Prithvi’s absence and are worried. Arjun tries to keep the drunk tribal steady and dancing behind the screen.
Jaichand watches the dance, Sardar looks at him and is annoyed that he is not having any drinks, and offers him one cup. Jaichand takes the drink in his hand. Just forget about Prithvi for the moment and drink something. Dhilli’s Maharaj Prithviraj Chauhan has forgotten everything and is engrossed in our dance and song Sardar points at the screen to show Jaichand everything is fine.
Jaichand is not satisfied, no, I don’t believe that, Prithvi will never waste this much time in song/dance. There is something wrong definitely.
Why do you have so much problems about him, really? You can see him right in front of your eyes! Sardar is getting annoyed with Jaichand’s repetitive doubts.
No Sardar, I am absolutely sure that he is playing a trick against us.
But why?
Because the person who tries to get to Sanyo and even kills death itself and still able to arrive here, will not waste this much time singing and dancing, Jaichand explains.
Sardar doesn’t agree, Maharaj? You are unnecessarily thinking otherwise for no reason, Maharaj.
Jaichand can’t take it anymore and stands up.

Pundir and Chand are worried now because they have noticed Jaichand has gotten up.

Jaichand exclaims, it’s not without reason Sardar! I am totally aware of what Prithvi is capable of doing. That is why I cannot keep quiet, Jaichand removes his sword out of its case and walks down the platform.
Stop Maharaj, the Sardar requests, he doesn’t want him to go.
Jaichand doesn’t listen and walks directly towards the white screen.
Arjun! Warns Pundir, Maharaj Jaichand is coming right here, Arjun! Do something Arjun! Arjun do something.
What can I do about it, replies Arjun finally. I am already tired of making this donkey dance.
Jaichand reaches the screen and stops, he raises his sword and cuts away at the screen. The screen is ripped in half. Jaichand sees its Prithvi dancing in front of him. Jaichand glares at him. Prithvi looks at Jaichand too. Both look at each other. Jaichand rotates his sword, Arjun moves aside, Pundir and Chand wait to see what happens next. Jaichand takes a pot of water and throws the water on his face, he chucks the pot to the ground. The colour is washed away and Prithvi’s face is revealed, he looks at Jaichand with a grin.
Jaichand looks at Prithvi, enough Prithvi, enough, now your game is over, I cannot wait any longer. Get ready to die! Jaichand strikes with his sword. Prithvi ducks to the ground and picks up a long bamboo stick lying next to him and stands up again to face Jaichand, where is Sanyo, Jaichand?
Quit thinking about her and think about yourself Prithvi! Jaichand shakes his sword in front of him. Prithvi you have already come here, but will not be able to get away from here.
His buddies listen to his words.
Prithvi responds, what will happen to me Jaichand, you think later, first tell me where you have hidden Sanyo.
Jaichand again points his sword at Prithvi, you just forget your dream of getting Sanyogita, Prithvi!
No Jaichand! No! If I don’t get Sanyo today, I am capable of doing anything! If you value your life, then tell right now! Where have you hidden Sanyo!
Jaichand doesn’t reply, instead he strikes at Prithvi. Prithvi defends himself and holds the bamboo up in front and Jaichand’s sword cuts it into 2 pieces. Prithvi has two pieces of bamboo to fight with now.
Sardar is watching the whole situation, he is still seated on the platform, he gets a message from a tribal. Sardar gets up from the seat and comes down from the platform.

Prithvi removes his wig and throws it away to fight with Jaichand, they are face to face, both swing their weapons. Jaichand takes the first swing and misses. Prithvi hits Jaichand’s back side with the bamboo.
Sardar watches the fight.
Jaichand swings at Prithvi’s leg, but Prithvi lifts his leg in time and saves himself. Prithvi lunges the bamboo into Jaichand, but he pushes his sword forward and Prithvi moves back. Prithvi again bashes Jaichand with the bamboo, Jaichand backs away. Prithvi tries to hit his head, but Jaichand ducks down. Prithvi tries to hit Jaichand’s legs but he jumps up in time, into the air. Jaichand takes a swing with his sword but misses Prithvi. Again he tries to hit Prithvi, but Prithvi defends with his bamboo. Prithvi then kicks him, and then hits his chest with the bamboo again. Each of his buddies watch him.
Prithvi pokes Jaichand with the bamboo again in the chest. Jaichand is hurt and drops his sword down. Prithvi picks it up quickly and points Jaichand’s own sword on his neck.
Now tell me Jaichand where is Sanyo? Where have you hidden her? The sword is still on Jaichand’s neck. Tell me!
Forget Sanyo!
You will have to forget Jaichand! From today onwards you will see your daughters face and have pity, I ask you for the last time tell me where Sanyo is!
Sardar breaks his silence and interrupts, he tells Prithvi, Maharaj doesn’t know where Sanyo is, I will tell you.
Prithvi watches the Sardar as he comes next to them. So tell fast, I have very less time.
She is not here! She has injured my wife and has disappeared from here. And this was the biggest mistake of her life, warns Sardar.
What you are saying, asks Jaichand.
How dare that girl run out of the Kabila like that! Now she has to be punished for that mistake Maharaj Jaichand!
“Kabardar”! Shouts Prithvi the sword is still pointed on Jaichand’s neck, you dare even look at her, Prithvi warns the Sardar.
Don’t worry says the Sardar, wherever she may be she will be absolutely okay.
Prithvi puts the sword down.
Jaichand asks Sardar where is my daughter, then?
That is why I said she should not have run away from here, poor girl will die now, says the Sardar.
Prithvi now puts the sword on Sardar’s neck, where is she?
Where ever she may be just understand that death is expected to take a hold on her by its own hands any time now.
Jaichand is shocked to hear such words used.
Prithvi warns, you better forget about even thinking about such things Sardar! Prithvi points his finger at him, Sanyo is my wife.
Jaichand looks proudly at Prithvi and nods.
I will remove everyone’s eyes, those who dare even look at her, I will make a river of blood here! Prithvi shouts.
Wow! Sardar is pleased by Prithvi’s actions. I like the way you have dealt with this situation Prithvi! Come, we can also test your love. We will play a game, you have time till tomorrow morning, by that time if you are able to find Sanyogita, then she is yours. And otherwise if you do not find her, you, she and all your friends will be executed.
The tribal men have come and point their spears at the buddies, all are surrounded, Prithvi still has the sword on the Sardar’s neck.
Jaichand shouts, what is this nonsense! You want to take your friend’s daughter’s, life like that!
The runaway of my Kabila you call as your daughter? Tells the Sardar, what kind of friend are you? And yes, it would be better if you don’t come in between me and Prithvi, he warns Jaichand.
Prithvi has put his sword down already.
Because, now this game will commence, Sardar turns to Prithvi, tell me do you agree and accept…..
NO! Yells Jaichand loudly. I will not permit you to play with my daughter’s life like that!
Prithvi says, stop Maharaj, he looks at the Sardar, I agree to the game.
Prithvi’s friends are surprised that he agreed, Sardar nods.