City of Dreams (2019–…): Season 2, Episode 10 - Collateral Damage - full transcript

As Gaikwad prepares for his comeback, Poornima is all set to inaugurate the Mumbai metro project. However, both father and daughter pay a heavy price in their game of power.

Start it.

Brothers and sisters...

mothers, fathers and children.

Today I have come before you
in such a time

when our Maharashtra
is at a crossroads.

Our state is once again
the target of communal violence.

The way our Hindu brothers
were crushed to death this morning...

The way our Hindu brothers
were crushed to death this morning...

I'm shocked to see that.

I'm immensely shocked by that.

I had tears in my eyes.



But I know
this is not the time to cry.

This is the time
to give a fitting reply.

It's been more than 15 years

when I had come before you

and you had given me
your complete faith and support.

Today, one more time,
I'm asking you for the same.

Give Ameya Rao Gaikwad
a chance to serve you again.

I wanted to go to Delhi
and serve this state even more.

But fate wouldn't have it.

Bullets were fired at me.

Now when I look back,
I feel it's good that it happened.

Now I understand why that happened.

It's because the people of my state
wanted me to stay here

and serve them.



I'd given my place...

to my daughter, Poornima Gaikwad.

She tried her best,

but, due to lack of experience,

she couldn't manage this state
and city well.

I apologise on her behalf
since it is my mistake.

I handed over
such a big responsibility

to a young girl.

But now...

the reigns of this state...

will be handled by me.

In the past few months...

I purposely didn't come before you

because I didn't want you to see me

helpless like this,
sitting on a wheelchair.

But today I've come before you

because now...

I have fully recovered.

And to those who still doubt
my capability,

I just want to tell them...

that the lion is ready to roar.

Shut it.

It should reach all the channels
by 11 a.m.

Yes, Saheb.

Your husband risked his life
to save mine.

To some extent,
even I'm responsible for his death.

What is that supposed to mean?

The people I work for
had a problem with Poornima ji.

But since Purushottam ji was
loyal to Poornima ji...

What's the point
of telling me this now?

I want to ask you
for your forgiveness.

Had it been him in my place,
he would've forgiven you.

That's why even I forgive you.

Thank you.

Thank you so much.

Were you and my husband...

No.

He was a very good man.

He was really good.

He could never betray me.

Good morning, sir.

Wasn't that a good one?

Dad, this uncle is so funny.

Tell me, what's the difference
between a politician and a Labrador?

What's the difference?

One is a dirty dog
and the other is a clean dog.

-Did Fatima have breakfast?
-She didn't.

Go, dear. Have it.

-One more joke after breakfast.
-Done.

I've come to say goodbye.

I wanted to give you some advice.

Give it, please. I'm waiting.

The last time, I had told you

that Saheb will definitely settle
his old scores.

And you said you won't do anything
until he pulls out his gun.

Saheb has pulled the gun out...

and shot me as well.

I can guarantee you
that you'll be next.

I know you don't care
about your life.

But do remember that
he isn't just going to kill you.

After taking your life,
he won't even spare Fatima.

If you want to spend
a long time with your daughter,

then do what I tried to do.

Kill Saheb.

Amit.

Hey, Amit.

Get up. Keep your eyes shut.

What is it, Grandfather?

Don't open your eyes
unless I ask you to.

-It's a surprise.
-What's the surprise?

Open them.

Oh, my God!
Grandfather, you can walk!

It's a miracle!

-Yes.
-It's so cool!

Come on. Let's dance.

Hey, be careful.

Your grandfather can walk, dance

and can fight as well.

Fight! Come on, come on!

-Come on, come on.
-Yeah!.

Pal ji, I'm going straight
to the party office after the event.

I have informed everyone, ma'am.

-Good.
-Ma'am, Tanya madam is here.

She said
she's Ramnik bhai's daughter.

Send her in.

Good afternoon, Poornima ji.

-Pal ji, give me five minutes.
-Yes, ma'am.

So, Ramnik bhai is sending a threat
through his daughter.

I have come here to say sorry...

on Dad's behalf.

And also to tell you...

that Dad won't blackmail you
anymore.

This can also be
some ploy of Ramnik bhai.

Do you know I was engaged
to Arvind Mehta?

I broke it...

when I found out the bridge collapsed
because of him.

So, now you can reopen
the inquiry against Mehka Infra

and give the metro contract
to someone else.

What more proof can I give?

Why are you doing all this?

Well, just like you
even I have a drive within me

that we can do good work.

That's why I also run
an app named Fearless.

Do you run that app?

Yes, ma'am.

-Sorry, I took so much of your time.
-Tanya.

Sit.

Okay.

I trust you.

But Ramnik bhai...

Ruthless Ramnik bhai
has only one weakness.

His daughter.

Don't worry.

I will handle Dad.

Thank you.

We should be thanking you.

You brought life
into the same old politics.

I really, really hope you succeed.

Work in progress.

-Nice meeting you.
-Same here.

Oh, by the way...

Pal...

works for my dad.

It's been two days since communal
violence took place against Muslims.

There's a strange kind of silence
in the city.

Amidst this,
everyone is getting ready

for the historic launch
of the metro project.

Yes, CM Poornima Gaikwad
is going to Byculla at 11 a.m. today

to lay the foundation stone.

For the convenience of all the commuters
travelling from South Mumbai,

Mumbai police have diverted
many routes.

All the routes leaving Byculla East
have been blocked.

Become an MLA soon, Dad.

Really?

A few days ago, you said
I got into the wrong profession.

I was sleepy then.

Sleepy?

In this profession,
at least there's a guarantee

of returning home, Dad.

Even if I get mocked every day?

It's fine.

-Is it?
-Yes.

I've been trying to understand
you women since childhood

but still can't. Come.

Thank you.

-Speak.
-I'm sitting at Cosmopolitan Cafe.

Behind your house.

Come and meet me.

I can't come now.

Even I am not fond
of talking to you.

I wouldn't have called you
if it wasn't important.

Lives will be lost.

Babar introduced me to a broker.

He mediates between politicians,
the police and businessmen.

He gave me a lot of money
to support you for two weeks.

That's why I kept an eye on Babar.

He has gathered both boys
and weapons.

The meaning is clear.

Riots.

Yes.

First, the Hindu boys did it,
and now our boys will.

It's a very old way
to burn the city.

How much money are you getting
to give me this information?

I knew you won't believe it.

Metro inauguration pass.

One of my boys got this today.

Motherfucker.

I know
that money is your only religion.

Then why are you doing this today?

The wounds of the 1999 riots
have not healed till today.

Mumbai is my love.

I can accept everything here
except riots.

-Where is Babar?
-He's gone underground.

Where can I find this broker?

Fatima...

listen.

Sorry.

Some work has come up.

Parvati aunty will be here soon.

-Okay?
-Okay.

Encounter Wasim once again?

Take care of yourself.

I'll be back in a bit.

Open it.

Open it, open it.

Why did you stop?

You have three seconds.

Start talking.

Hey, pass him the comb.
Comb your hair.

Hey, Iqbal.

Anwar.

-Yes, wait.
-Farooq.

Here take this.

-Take it.
-Rashid.

-Pack them fast.
-Take the camera.

-Did you wear it?
-Listen...

What the Hindu boys did in Dahisar

was the first phase of the plan.

Today, the Muslim boys
will start the next phase.

After that, everything will happen
on its own.

Everyone should look like
press reporters.

Show me your IDs.

Does everyone have their IDs?

-Do you?
-Yes, sir. We all do.

-Everyone has a card?
-Yes.

-Does everyone have a camera?
-Yes.

When we knew the CM is going
to lay the foundation stone in Byculla,

we shifted the second phase of
the plan to Byculla, near the venue.

Till you get my signal...

everyone will wait
at their positions.

Without my signal,
nobody will move.

-Okay.
-Yes.

Yes.

Come on, get going. Get in the car.

-Come on.
-Let's go.

-Let's go.
-Come on.

Call and stop them.

I can't stop them.

-Then who can?
-Babar.

Call him.

He's gone underground.

Underground where?

In the Kandivali flat.

Morning, sir.

"Bhatavadekar."

Why are you going in so early?

We will take
the best position, sir.

Tell me something.

Is Priyanka Kapadia giving it
to the Home Minister?

I don't know, sir.

You people know everything.

Tell me. Come on.

I'm telling the truth, sir.

I don't know.

We're getting late.
Please let us go.

Why so soon?

Are you going
to lay the foundation stone?

Come on, sir.

We need to go. Please let us.

Enough.

Let them go.

Rashid!

-Let him go.
-Rashid!

Rashid!

Let him go!
He's a chicken-hearted moron.

CM Poornima Gaikwad is going
to lay the foundation stone

in Byculla at 11 a.m.

For the convenience of
all the commuters from South Mumbai,

Mumbai police have diverted
several paths.

Wasim bhai?

Wasim bhai.

Do you know why didn't I shoot
the other hand?

Because you need
to make a phone call now.

Cancel it.

Pick up the phone, fucker.

Get ready, everyone.

-Yes, bhai?
-Cancel it.

What?

The plan is cancelled,
motherfucker.

Cancel the plan!

Plan cancel.

Friends, I'm Kasturinath,

and you're watching Sansani 24/7's

all-day prime-time show,
Revelation of the truth.

-Grandfather.
-Yes?

-I'm going to the gym.
-Okay.

What will you have for lunch?

I've told them in the kitchen.

Okay. Be back in time.

Today we'll cover the metro launch
minute by minute,

but right now

in the studio, to talk with us,

we have the opposition party's
CM candidate

Mahesh Aravle.

Aravle ji, welcome.

Aravle ji, we've heard
that you were going to protest today?

-We wanted people's attention...
-Why?

Why did you want to do that?
Why?

Poornima!
Poornima!

Poornima!
Poornima!

Poornima! Poornima! Poornima!

Poornima! Poornima...

Poornima! Poornima! Poornima!
Poornima! Poornima! Poornima!

Ma'am, Wasim Khan
hasn't reached yet.

Okay.

I mean, why did you not protest?

I felt it would be better
to present my case here.

-So...
-Thank you so much.

I'm honoured.
It's okay. Let me ask you again.

Why didn't you protest?

We wanted to bring
the focus of the people...

People are watching.

They know everything.

Again, again. Never mind.

It's... It's fine. It's fine.
Take a deep breath.

-The question is...
-CM Poornima Gaikwad, by giving

the metro contract to Mehka Infra,
has been openly partial.

-And...
-This time we shall expose the truth.

Mr. Aravle, the attack that happened
two days ago on the minorities,

-will you not protest that?
-That's a sensitive issue.

I don't want to add fuel
to the fire,

-and our CM...
-Something is fishy, Mr. Aravle.

I mean, why did you become
so benevolent suddenly? I mean...

Why?

Oh, is it because
Ms. Poornima is your ex-wife?

Are you ready to see
the revelation of the truth?

Hundred percent!

-Abso...
-You fucker!

Motherfucker!

Why did you invite me
when you won't let me talk?

Motherfucker!

-You asshole! You motherfucker!
-Security...

Security!

-Security! Security!
-Damn you, asshole!

Sensational news? Sensational news,
you say? You motherfucker!

Bahir ji.

Any news from Patel?

No, Saheb.
He's not answering the phone.

It's been two days...

Motherfucker.

...since communal violence
took place against Muslims.

There's a strange kind of silence
in the city.

Poornima... Poornima...
Poornima... Poornima...

Fucked my entire leg, motherfucker.

Bhai, Wasim bhai.
Take me to the hospital.

I'll die here, Wasim bhai.

I'll die here, bhai.

They said there were 25.
Only 24 are here.

Everyone other than
that moron Rashid is here.

Motherfucker fled
before reaching the location.

Rashid who? That kid?

Is it?

Come forward.

Come here.

You know Rashid, don't you?

-Isn't he your friend?
-Yes.

You make young boys do
wrong things. Where is he?

Home. He must have gone home.

Call him.

Do it!

He isn't answering the call.

I shall send a team.
Tell me the address.

No, I know where he lives.

Let me see. He might run
if he spots the police.

Move.

Okay, Siddhesh. Thank you.

Okay. I'll take care
of things here.

-Wasim bhai, take me to the hospital!
-Hey, sit down!

Sit quietly!

I'll die here, Wasim bhai.

Dabolkar, I need a favour.

The number you're trying to reach
is out of reach or switched off.

Saheb, shall I send your video
to all the channels?

Are you a fool, you motherfucker?

-Keep this. I shall take it later.
-Okay, sir.

Sorry, Poornima ji.
I got a little late.

Is everything all right?

Yes. I shall update you
after the event.

-Shall we?
-Yes.

Poornima ji, wait a minute.

Give me your kurta.

-His phone is switched off.
-When was the last time you saw him?

Last night for dinner.

-Are you going to arrest him?
-Yes.

He's a good kid, sir.

We'll release him
if he hasn't done anything.

-Sir.
-Show me his room.

-Come on. Show me.
-This way.

Greetings.

Today is a matter of joy
and pride for the city of Mumbai.

Today the work to lessen your burden
is going to commence.

We've been talking about the metro
for many years.

It had started sounding
like a rumour.

But today,

standing here,

I can say this proudly

that this is not a rumour
but reality.

I've always said
my government is different.

And today I'm going
to give the first proof of it.

I have taken away
the metro contract

from Mehka Infra

and given it
to Merchant Constructions instead.

And I'm initiating an inquiry
against Mehka Infra again.

Listen, Ishrat.

Henceforth, no guest shall come
to the studio.

Only remote. Understand?

What are these?

Since Rashid's father died
in the riots of 1999,

he's been collecting such things.

He always felt...

that Gaikwad is responsible.

BLOOD FOR BLOOD!

"Blood for blood."

Pick up the phone, Wasim.

Tell me, Dabolkar.

Wasim,
Rashid is going to kill Poornima.

Metro inauguration pass.

My boy received this today.

Gaikwad!

Ma'am, try to focus on the light.

Are you all right now?

Hello, dudes and dudettes.

I've reached the gym,
but there is no work out today.

It's a day for a huge surprise.

I'll speak the truth,
but there's no shame in that.

I've been a bad son to my mom.

That's why, in order to set
everything right, I've made a plan.

Mom is going to be very happy,
and here we go.

This is too bloody exciting.

I've never travelled
in a taxi before.

Mom will be shocked to see me here.

Luckily, my friend Inspector Deshmukh
has recognised me.

I've got the entry.
The perks of being the CM's son.

And, Mr. Deshmukh,
don't tell anyone

I'm going to surprise my mom.

Finally, we've reached the venue.

As you can see,
a big crowd is standing behind me.

You can't feel the energy of this place
without coming here.

Everyone is cheering for my mom.

Dudes and dudettes,
this is the CM of Maharashtra

and she is my mom. It feels great.

I love you, Mom.

As you can see, Mom has
inaugurated the metro.

Mom is coming towards us.
I can't wait any longer.

Mom! Mom!

Sorry, dear.

I could've stopped this
from happening.

Hello, Mumbai.

The results of the election
are here.

Maharashtra Jan Shakti has won

a historic victory, not just
in Mumbai, but in the entire state.

It was already expected

that CM Poornima Rao Gaikwad
will win the election,

but that she would win
with such a large majority

no one had predicted that.

It's clear that the reason
for the victory is

the sympathy of the people
of this state towards the CM.

In a recent terrorist attack,

Poornima lost her only son, Amit.

From that day, the media has camped
outside the CM's house,

outside the MJS party headquarters

and even outside the ministry.

Everyone is waiting for the CM.

It might sound strange,
but we must say that

Maharashtra's CM Poornima Rao Gaikwad
is missing.