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02x03 - Vardaan 2.0

Episode transcripts for the TV show, "Taaza Khabar". Aired: 5 January 2023 – present.*
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Taaza Khabar follows the story of Vasant "Vasya" Gawade, a sanitation worker in Mumbai whose life takes an unexpected turn when he acquires a mystical power that allows him to receive news before it happens.

02x03 - Vardaan 2.0

Post by bunniefuu »

(birds chirping)

Yusuf.

Hello, bhai.

How was your yoga retreat?

- What sh*thole did you put me in?

- Why?

All this meditation

has made me more agitated.

They charged me millions

to put me on a vegetarian diet.

(chuckles)

My body is craving some meat.

Don't worry, bhai.

We'll have a feast tonight

in your honour.

How is Swati?

She hasn't slept all night

anticipating your return.

Well

Speak to her yourself.

Hello. Swati.

(chuckles)

I haven't heard your voice

for 11 days.

(laughs softly)

I hate these yoga retreats!

But as Yusuf said,

"It's good for your soul."

I'll be there in two hours.

(beeps)

And is the business under control?

Yes, bhai.

The land in Mahabaleshwar

has been cleared for DK Builders.

The construction of the mall

will begin in a month.

And Manek Lal Housing Society

now belongs to us.

And what about the two old folks

in A-wing?

They had to commit suicide.

So, others left because of them.

(laughs)

Well done. Well done.

- Get in.

- (car door opens)

(groans)

You are amazing, Yusuf.

(laughs)

Any particular bonus

you want on Diwali next month?

Revenge.

Revenge?

Whom do you want revenge against?

You.

Twenty-two years ago,

your brand-new watch stopped working

and you went to a shop

to get it repaired.

They had a repairman, Yakub.

You gave him your watch and

said, "Have it fixed by tomorrow."

The next day,

when you came to collect your watch,

the repairman couldn't find it.

(breathes deeply)

You burnt him alive

along with the shop.

How do you know?

It was this watch, right?

That repairman, Yakub,

was my father.

I mischievously stole that watch

from my father's shop and hid it.

Ikka. Stop the car.

Are you deaf?

Ikka, stop the car!

He hasn't heard your voice

for 11 days.

Now they all heed my voice.

Ikka, stop the car.

(birds chirping)

I raised you, Yusuf.

(exhales)

It's all right.

Everyone makes mistakes.

You decide.

(g*n fires)

BOON 2.0

(Reshma) Record my statement.

I saw Vasya making bets with Kismat

and saw Madhu m*rder him.

Should I record her statement?

- Sir, I--

- (phone ringing)

That's not the case, sir.

Let me explain--

The cops in Mumbai

are known for their loyalty.

But Manoj's loyalty lies with us.

You are still thinking

like a petty thief.

First, you stole whale vomit

and sold it to the perfume guy.

Tomorrow you might start searching

for the mythical serpent stone.

If I'm dealing with assholes,

then say it now.

I'll get rid of you

and move on to my next job.

Because this is not

how you accumulate ₹6 billion.

- Six?

- Fine for being a wise guy.

Now, listen carefully.

Don't try anything new.

Give the money to Reshma,

and she will close the case.

Otherwise, her statement

can put your lover behind bars.

Well, I am busy.

I've to plan an agitation

in a rally.

And all these things cost money.

So, stop looking for vomit.

Understood?

He was looking for you

but crossed paths with me.

That picture with Madhu Shetty.

That was me.

Click.

Can't help it.

Politics.

Don't worry.

I'll send you your share.

Poor Madhu.

She looked happier at my brothel.

(clicks tongue)

Look at her condition.

Sir, let Madhu go.

Come, madam.

Sign here.

And yes, in case you travel outside

for business, then inform us first.

Madhu.

Listen to me, Madhu.

Madhu!

- Madhu, listen--

- Don't touch me!

I dropped everything to come here

and save you.

And you are ignoring me.

I was supposed to go

to the hospital.

That child is sick.

But I got held up here

because of you.

You can't save someone

who's destined to die.

And someone who should

have stayed dead has come back.

(Taaza Khabar notification)

MUMBAI: THREE THIEVES LOOTING

A CASH VAN ATTACKED BY A LEOPARD

The app should be called bad news

instead of breaking news. f*ck.

(Julie) Hi, guys. Welcome to Ju-Peter,

and this is Julie.

So, today's "Get Ready With Me"

is with this new lipstick.

Let's try this.

She is from Ghatkopar.

She is not a real foreigner.

She wears a wig.

- Damn it! Spoilt my mood.

- (door opens)

- f*ck. Give me a cigarette!

- Quiet.

So, a lot of you guys have asked me

to rate this lipstick.

Four stars for this lipstick.

Don't forget to like, comment

and subscribe.

That's it?

What are you doing?

Okay.

(Ashok exhales)

What is this?

Money. What else?

Vasu

don't worry.

We have resumed our jobs.

Where?

I have started doing the dishes

and cleaning in the neighbourhood.

And I have started

English tutoring again.

I tutor a boy at his house,

and other boys go there

to get tutored too.

₹15,000 in total.

Ten from me

and five from your mother.

Throw it on their bloody faces.

And we'll pay the rest back

in a couple of months.

We'll handle it.

Vasu.

Vasu, your parents are still alive.

Everything will be all right, child.

Don't pamper him too much.

Or he will get in

more trouble outside.

He is just like his mother.

(Taaza Khabar notification)

KARJAT: PRIVATE CARGO PLANE CRASHES;

DRUGS WORTH ₹1.5 BILLION MISSING

(whistles)

Hey, Vardaan, any breaking news?

(Peter) Amazing.

(rap song playing)

What?

- Where are you?

- Right here.

- Where here?

- Here.

- Where are you?

- The usual place.

- Which place?

- Just tell me what you want.

Leave it. Do you know

any private taxi drivers?

Taxi? It can be arranged.

Okay, then do it.

I'll see you tonight.

Okay. I am going live.

Now, hang up.

- (rap song continues)

- (Peter exclaiming)

- Waseem.

- Yes, brother.

Can you arrange ₹100,000?

Yes, brother. I'll get it done.

(whistles)

(sighs)

What are your names?

Rajat.

Kasim.

Do you enjoy doing this job?

Are you enjoying

returning the money?

I don't have a choice.

What is your story?

Shut your mouth.

Or you'll end up with broken bones.

Understood?

I was only asking out of curiosity.

I have to repay Yusuf bhai's money.

It's a huge amount.

But I keep missing out on

the small jobs worth a few million.

If you guys can give me a hand,

I can offer you 50%.

(Rajat whispers) Fifty percent?

I bet Yusuf bhai

doesn't offer so much.

Our job is to keep an eye on you.

Don't try to screw with us.

Get lost.

But what is the offer?

Nothing important.

The LBL Bank's cash van

will blow a tyre

outside Borivali National Park's

main gate.

I see.

₹10 million in cash will go missing.

10 million?

And three thieves will rob it.

One, two

Three?

I got this breaking news.

I am not making it up.

The scene will go down at 8:00.

Be there by 7:30 for safety's sake.

I see. And who's going to keep

an eye on your old folks?

Where do you think they will go?

Put up a video camera in the corner.

I can set it up for you.

(Kasim) What if Yusuf bhai

finds out?

(Rajat) Yusuf bhai wouldn't know

if we don't tell him.

Isn't that right, Vardaan bhai?

- Bravo, Rajiv--

- Rajat.

Yes, Rajat.

Don't trust him.

He will get us in trouble.

He gets all the breaking news

before time.

Remember the earthquake?

Mumbai will see unseasonal

rain showers at 7 o'clock.

If it does, the news is solid.

You guys decide what to do.

Die a sl*ve or

live like a king.

Julie, listen to me carefully.

Keep Mom and Dad's passports ready.

Waseem will be here

around 7:00 or 7:15.

He will take them to the airport

and make them board the flight.

When is he coming?

And how will they leave?

Leave it.

Don't get involved in all this.

But where are Mom and Dad going?

Like I said, don't get involved.

The more people know

the more danger they will be in.

One more thing. Ikka will tell you

to keep the video call on.

Keep the video call on?

What are you saying, Vasya?

I am going to lie down.

My head is exploding.

If I don't lie down now,

I'll f*cking die.

(bed creaks)

(lightning strikes)

(Rajat) Julie, we'll be back soon.

Keep the video call on.

Thank you, Vasya bhai!

Thank you, Vasya bhai.

Love you!

Let's go. Let's go.

10 million!

(laughs loudly)

Hurry up. Come on.

Hurry up. Come on.

10 million is on the line.

Drive faster, you c**t.

We'll be bigger than Yusuf bhai

and buy a bigger car.

(Peter) This Mumbai weather

is so unpredictable.

On-off, on-off,

just like this jalopy.

Vasant.

Why did you bring him along?

Do you have an objection?

He's collateral with the taxi.

The taxi belongs to a friend of his.

He wouldn't lend it

without him intervening.

"Why did you bring him along?"

What did you mean by that?

Okay, sorry.

- Shall we?

- Yes.

Don't go above 30.

He said it will break down.

The location is somewhere here.

It's too dark.

It's scaring the sh*t out of me.

Then get off here. Mehboob bhai.

Yes, get off. I'll drive.

No, I am okay.

Keep going.

The plane will crash any second.

Plane crash?

And you're telling me this now?

Several lives will be lost, Vasant.

Mehboob bhai,

it's a limited-seater plane

What is it called? Private cargo

or something like that.

What limited seater?

Human lives are precious.

Be it 6 or 600.

And what are we looking for?

A box filled with drugs

worth ₹1.5 billion.

Drugs?

Good God.

Are we going to sell

drugs now for money?

Do you expect me to earn ₹6 billion

in 6 days through honest hard work?

Are you out of your mind,

Mehboob bhai?

(distant expl*si*n)

(plane flies overhead)

Step on it. It's here!

- Is that thing going to crash?

- Yes, that's it.

Now take a left.

How much longer?

It might start raining again.

Almost done.

(g*n c*ck)

(Ikka) Hey, get back. Move back.

(growling)

(fire crackling)

(electricity crackling)

(car doors open)

(doors close)

(Peter) I have never even

stepped inside a plane.

(Mehboob) People must be dying

in there.

Careful, Vasant.

That thing might explode.

Careful. Careful.

(Vasant) Look over there.

You check here.

Hey! Careful.

Anybody inside?

The pilot.

Good God.

(Mehboob) Allah! Vasant,

there's a guy here!

- Is he alive?

- He's still breathing.

He's alive.

(Vasant) We'll call an ambulance

for them before we leave.

(Mehboob) Hurry up.

It's a foreigner.

Call the police or someone.

- Yes, we will.

- He may make it.

(Mehboob) Hello. Hello.

Get this off him.

Accident. Accident.

Safe. Safe.

You are in India. India.

Found it.

Found it?

Found it!

(whoops in excitement)

Let's quickly get out of here.

His people must be on the way.

Mehboob bhai,

did you call the ambulance?

Yes Okay.

I spoke to them.

They will be here soon.

- I'll give you a hand.

- (car engine starts)

Careful.

(Mehboob) Careful.

This is my mansion.

It's pretty big.

Sit down.

I'll make some eggs for everyone.

You can take a shower if you want.

I'll get you some clothes.

Your clothes will float on me.

(both laugh)

I still have your old clothes.

How?

Remember we used to spend

Saturday nights at my old place.

Songs and whatnot.

So, when I changed houses,

I brought some of the memories

with me.

I'll get you towels first. Come.

Oh, Khusrau, the river of love ♪

Runs in strange directions ♪

One who jumps into it drowns ♪

Bhai.

And one who drowns gets across ♪

Needed your signatures

on the Mahabaleshwar case papers.

It's a celebration

Yes, a celebration ♪

Did Vasya send

his next instalment?

It's a celebration

Yes, a celebration ♪

It's a celebration

Yes, a celebration ♪

Today is a celebration ♪

Today is a celebration ♪

If you are done eating,

open this thing up.

- We celebrate at my beloved's house ♪

- (phone ringing)

Yes, sir?

(Yusuf) Are you on the job?

Yes, boss. I am on it.

I see.

Got my hands on a big loot.

What big loot?

What did you get your hands on?

Drugs. Worth ₹500 million.

500 million won't cut it. Find more.

I'll call you if I find anything.

Okay.

Today is a celebration ♪

Today is a celebration ♪

Is any of our consignment due?

Not yet.

But it's on the way.

Why wasn't I informed?

This time we had no orders

from Swati didi.

It's a celebration

At my beloved's house ♪

See you.

- (song continues)

- (hacksaw grinding)

It's not opening. f*ck!

Give it here.

Vasant, why did you say

₹500 million?

This consignment

is worth ₹1.5 billion.

What is our profit

if we hand over everything to him?

Drugs? Are you going to accept

this unlawful money?

There exists a grey space

between lawful and unlawful.

Poverty.

And I want out of it, Mehboob bhai.

Today is a celebration ♪

Move.

Hold it.

It's a celebration

At my beloved's house ♪

It's a celebration

At my beloved's house ♪

It's a celebration

Yes, a celebration ♪

It's a celebration

Yes, a celebration ♪

Today is a celebration ♪

Looks like f*cking medicine.

Today is a celebration ♪

(applause)

(Peter) Who mistakes medicines

for drugs?

Who are you going

to f*cking sell this to?

Chemists or gangsters.

Let's inject ourselves with

a couple of these and lie down.

Be quiet.

KARJAT: PRIVATE CARGO PLANE CRASHES;

DRUGS WORTH ₹1.5 BILLION MISSING

It says these are FDA drugs.

I thought

Medicines worth ₹1.5 billion

Must be for cancer.

Hello. Shazia, listen.

Shazia? Are you out of your mind?

Don't drag Shazia into this.

Did anyone ask for our permission?

She doesn't know

what happened to me.

She knows everything.

She didn't even call you.

Your only joy was her happiness.

She couldn't take that.

(door opens)

Yes, brother.

I have a question.

What is Zolgensma?

Where did you find Zolgensma?

Breaking News is back.

I found 10 injections

worth 1.5 billion.

But I don't know

what to do with them.

Zolgensma is the most expensive

injection in the world.

What is it for?

It's for a disease called SMA

found in kids,

where children die of nerve damage.

This one injection can cure it.

But, brother,

we can't sell it on the Dark Web.

It has no buyers.

Because, although it's readily

available, people can't afford it.

That's why all the poor

and middle-class kids in the world

depend on crowdfunding,

to get enough money

for this injection.

Wait a second. What is crowdfunding?

It's charity done on the internet.

- You know what.

- What?

Make a list of children

receiving this crowdfunding.

Find nine such children

who direly need this.

But don't you have ten injections?

I need the tenth injection.

Today is a celebration ♪

Today is a celebration ♪

Today is a celebration ♪

Today is a celebration ♪

- (man) Give potatoes quickly.

- (Taaza Khabar notification)

MEDICAL: MISSING INJECTIONS

CAUSE A SENSATION

Thank you.

This is just the beginning.

Wait and watch.

I got ten injections.

I told Shazia to make

a list of children who need it.

Three of them get it for free, and

the remaining get it for 50% discount.

Wow!

So, you found ways

to make money from the poor.

Look, you've lost your mind.

Instead of saying thank you,

you are preaching to me.

I am just telling you the truth.

Madhu, truth is something

that costs dearly

to the buyer and the seller.

Leave it.

At least say "I Love You"

for the sake of it.

(scoffs)

I am different from you, Vasya.

I can see that.

(Madhu breathes deeply)

I will pay for it.

I don't want so many favours

from you in a single night.

Okay, fine.

I won't get poor

if I pay for this Chinese food.

The Chinese food you got

from Peter's stall was much better.

I cannot cling to the past.

Right. What you say

and think is right!

Mind your business!

(message tone beeps)

I put Mom and Dad in a taxi.

But the flight to Thailand

is four hours late.

MESSIAH SAVES LIVES BY GIVING

FREE ZOLGENSMA DRUGS

TO KIDS SUFFERING FROM SMA

(notification beeps)

BREAKING NEWS

(intense music)

(automated voice) is speaking

to someone else

Pick up.

Pick up, Mehboob bhai.

is speaking to someone else.

Call back later.

- Madhu

- Call back later.

- Peter

- (phone ringing)

Hello.

Where are you?

Still here. Are you all right?

What can happen to me?

Are you drunk?

No. No.

I was worried about you.

I was also worried about you when

you wouldn't come home all night.

I couldn't sleep. (chuckles)

I never told you.

I miss you, Father.

Me, too.

Can I ask you a question?

Ask.

I am not a good son, am I?

Look

You are better than me.

I couldn't look out for you,

but you took care of me.

Can I give you some advice?

Don't ever be like me.

Be a good father.

Father

- (car tyres screech)

- What happened?

Greetings.

We'll continue this conversation

at home.

(man) Come on.

Let's meet at the big house.

Gawde Nivas.

Until then,

your parents are my guests.

Yusuf bhai?

Please don't do anything

to my parents. I am coming--