Durgamati: The Myth (दुर्गमती - एक कल्पना)

Don't take my mother away from me!

You've protected our village for thousands of years.

We tried our best to save you for two years, but we've lost...

Brother, we aren't leaving her. We're taking Mother with us.

CBI Special Director Mr Dhananjay Rawat is waiting for you, sir.

- Send him in. - Sir.

- Good morning, Sir. - Morning.

It's been a while since we met...

Tell me. What can I do for you?

There's a problem, Rawat.

Welcome to 'Face the People'.

The topic for today's show is 'Disappearing Gods'.

While our faith is mocked and temple idols are stolen

our state ministers have themselves gone missing.

However, this 'mute' government's Minister of Water Resources

Mr Ishwar Prasad is here today to answer questions from the public.

Does your government only open its mouth to yawn?

Sir, in the last 6 months

ancient and priceless idols have been stolen from 12 temples in our state.

Isn't the Endowment ministry under your government's Chief Minister?

Surely he must be aware of these thefts?

They won't do anything!

This is a blatant attack on Hindutva!

If this was a minority issue, they would bend over to appease them!

Our God can protect himself!

"When evil flourishes, God shall manifest himself!"

People have the right to question their leaders in a democracy.

And it is our responsibility to answer them.

Our people face a constant onslaught of adversities.

Just as one crisis ends, another begins.

The only thing that gives them solace is God.

And when they open their eyes after praying at the temple...

They find their God's idol has disappeared.

I'm ashamed that I'm part of this incompetent government.

What are you doing about the idol thefts, Sir?

You should be asking this question to our Chief Minister...

If within 15 days, the thieves aren't caught

And the idols aren't re-installed in the temples...

I'll resign from my position as minister.

Everyone knows how spineless politicians are these days.

Cut out the fake drama.

I can't speak on behalf of all politicians...

But I'm always ready to resign if I fail in my duties.

Are you really trying to serve God,

or your own ambition of becoming Chief Minister?

So that's what you're thinking.

Fine...

I won't resign then.

I'll quit politics altogether.

No, Sir! You can't quit!

And then your son will take your place.

Well played, Sir!

Thank you.

You just reminded me...

I entered politics to bring change.

Ajay.

- Ajay. - He's not my son.

Ajay, he's calling you...

I was an ordinary party worker when I started.

I would want my heir to belong to the masses.

Ajay's the son of a poor farmer.

He has no political background.

He just wants to serve society.

He has a real passion and zeal

To do something for his people.

If I have your permission...

I would like Ajay to carry forward my legacy.

- Come, Ajay. - Thank you, sir.

Whether I'm here or not...

Our pledge to bring change should remain alive.

I hope you would approve of my decision.

So he's your problem. Ishwar Prasad.

Do you expect me to give up my chair for some poor farmer's son?

Rawat, do something so we can rein him.

In all these years of being in politics

Ishwar Prasad has never made money illegally.

He's dedicated his entire life to public service.

Ishwar Prasad is a very honest man, sir.

That's the problem, Rawat.

He's too honest.

And if he quits politics...

He'll be seen as a martyr, and we'll look like traitors.

And then some party will come along and make him the Chief Minister.

The case he is using to become a public hero...

Let's use the same case to put him behind bars.

I understand your situation.

If children of poor farmers and labourers start entering politics...

How will your family hold on to power?

Sorry sir, I cannot do this.

We didn't give you this CBI post just like that, Rawat.

Then take it back.

I won't engage in slander against an honest man.

We have an army of mudslingers for that, Rawat.

Sir.

Call CBI Joint Director Satakshi Ganguly here.

Jai Hind, ma'am. ACP Abhay Singh reporting.

Both of you. Out!

He's been handling the idol theft case.

You mean mishandle.

Idols from 12 temples have been stolen in 6 months. What's going on?

They're idols for us, ma'am...

But for smugglers, they're priceless antiques.

There's a huge demand for them globally.

Antique smugglers are behind this. Simple.

This isn't the handiwork of smugglers or antique collectors.

There's definitely a powerful local politician involved.

What's your opinion, ma'am?

Ma'am.

Take a look carefully.

20 km from Karkara village...

Bholenathmath. The Somnath idol was stolen there.

18 km from Pitampur - Kankarmath.

The Siddha Chamundi idol was stolen.

12 km from Omkareshwar. Prachand Ganpati.

At the time of every temple theft - without any exception...

Central Water Resources Minister Ishwar Prasad...

Was nearby either inaugurating some programme...

Or participating in some social welfare scheme..

Are you suggesting that these idols have been stolen by Ishwar Prasad?

Ma'am, wherever ministers go, the entire police force follows.

Maybe the smugglers followed Ishwar Prasad's programme?

Or maybe Ishwar Prasad was following the smugglers' programme.

Ma'am, I feel we're starting this investigation on a wrong note.

Ma'am, Ishwar Prasad is a very honest politician.

Get out.

Out!

I don't like negativity.

Your job is to follow my orders. Not give me useless opinions.

Yes ma'am.

Ma'am Ishwar Prasad's worship him.

If we mess with him, the entire state will be on fire.

Every king has a chink in their armor.

He has one too.

2011 Civil Services topper, Chanchal Chauhan.

She was his personal secretary for 2 terms - 10 years.

In fact, Ishwar Prasad appointed her twice as his personal secretary.

She'll know about everything Ishwar Prasad has been upto.

- Get her. - Chanchal is currently in remand, ma'am.

We can't get her.

You are right.

I know.

Chanchal's been jailed since 3 months for your brother's murder.

And that makes our job even easier.

We can interrogate her without drawing suspicion.

I thought you got me on this case because of my honesty.

Now I know...

It's actually because of personal reasons.

Sincerity can get you medals, ACP. Not justice.

If we interrogate Chanchal in jail,

it will become public.

Did I say we'll interrogate her in jail?

Find me an ideal place.

- Now. - Ma'am.

This is a forest area.

We sometimes go here to stage fake...

I mean, shootouts often take place here.

And that's Panna village.

After the Prandhaara project, no one lives here anymore.

- This is also a good location. - What's that?

That's an old mansion, ma'am. We can't go there.

Why?

There's an idiotic rumour about this mansion.

The villagers say it's haunted.

No one dares to go anywhere near it.

Perfect.

We'll go where no one else does.

But madam, this is... - I want three idiots from your team.

Total nitwits.

Ma'am.

Sir.

Please come.

Sir.

- What will you say your name is? - Chanchal Chauhan, Sir.

Cell number 14. And your number's 68.

Chanchal!

Chanchal!

- Where are we going? - To another jail.

Didn't I tell you? There's construction going on here.

Come.

Come on!

What's going on, officer?

You'll soon find out. Move.

Where are we shifting her, sir?

Durgamati mansion.

What?

What are you staring at?

Sir... Don't go there, sir!

What? Get lost!

Let's go.

Sir, Durgamati mansion?

Sir, it's in ruins, in the jungle...

- Go get the roadmap. - But sir...

- Go! - Yes sir!

Why did you get scared hearing about Durgamati mansion?

Durgamati mansion is no picnic spot...

Where you just go to spend a day.

Whoever goes there... never returns.

Why?

Are there dancing angels there that people don't want to leave?

She's no dancing angel...