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'District Magistrate, Rampur. Abhilash Sharma, IAS'

Please come.

So, I think six months look fine as of now.

Sandeep sir.

You may come in.

Whatever you say. Thank you.

- Thank you so much. - See you soon.

Thank you, sir.

So...

Hello, sir.

This letter, what am I supposed to do about it?

I'm being summoned for an enquiry.

- And it has been signed by you. - Yes.

You've been found responsible for the strike.

Your provocation lead to the strike turning into violent riots.

Your decisions are making it impossible for the administration to run smoothly.

All the decisions you've taken till date will be reviewed.

What do you mean by all the decisions?

We had set up an enquiry on the Red Giants Distilleries, right?

Then why are you meeting him?

Since you're under an enquiry, I'm not obliged to discuss this with you.

And for the sake of a fair enquiry, it's imperative that you don't meet me.

Because as it is, everyone in the department thinks

that I'm very close to you.

Sir, lunch? Shall I serve for both of you?

No, he's leaving. Lunch later. I have a call with the Divisional Commissioner.

Okay, sir.

Thank you, sir.

Sushil, take the fruits away.

- No sugar, right? - No, sir.

Sir, why don't you speak to him directly?

After all, you're friends with DM sir.

Yes. I did call him.

But it says out of reach.

Since you're around, can you get me connected to him? Please.

Just a minute, sir.

So, this query...

Sir, ALC Sandeep Ohlan sir wants to talk to you.

- I'm busy right now. I'll talk later. - Okay, sir.

Sir, DM sir is busy right now. He said he'll talk to you later.

Okay. Thank you, Suryapal.

Okay, sir.

We keep getting such letters.

Competitors out of envy against other competitors keep sending such letters.

Moreover, this is an anonymous one.

It can be ignored.

We won't be held liable.

It's not about liability.

You don't need to keep reminding me of the Krishna Chowk incident.

Maybe you're right. This might be fake.

But it concerns the fire brigade. We can't take any risks.

We can't toy with the safety of our firefighters.

Procure the samples of both the super-speciality shoes.

And carry out an independent evaluation without telling anyone.

And send me the report.

Sir, the hospital land that we have allocated for the ethanol plant,

the media is crucifying us over it.

Red Giant Distilleries is being mocked.

Fine.

Abhi bro, I don't understand.

Why are you going here leaving Radha Rajesh ma'am's mock interview?

Radha Rajesh ma'am's interview is known for its real interview experience.

Ask me. You've no idea how I'm dying to practice my mocks.

But I'm not a student of hers.

I know you have had some disagreement with Radha Rajesh ma'am, haven't you?

Which is why you're reluctant, right?

But that's a good thing. A foe always gives the best reality check.

She's not my enemy.

It's just that I didn't accept her strategy blindly. So, she's upset.

Exactly. You're still her student.

Then why not take her mock tests?

- I'm done. Come. - I'm not done. You can submit yours.

Sir.

I want to apply for the mock test. I've filled the form.

Sir, I want to apply for the mock test. I've filled the form.

I want to apply for the mock test. I've filled the form.

- Is it okay? - Yes, it's fine.

Abhi bro!

Listen.

Where are you off to, Abhi bro?

Okay, listen. I'm not taking the mock here. You can if you want to.

What do you mean?

You don't want to do it here as well?

They have the best panel here. Didn't you say so?

Even actual IAS officers will be here.

Are you running a fever again?

No. I'm fine.

Then why did you fill this form?

I asked you the same even while you were at it.

Oh, I know! You want to take Radha ma'am's mock tests, right? Finally.

No. Not from there either.

You don't want to go to Radha Rajesh. Nor do you want to do it here.

No other place has a better panel.

What's up with you, bro? Don't you want to reach the final stage?

Yes, I went thinking I won't come back.

I already finished one term here. And one attempt has gone down the drain.

So, I thought I'd prepare from home. But I just couldn't focus at home.

Awesome!

I feel as if I may have made a connection with Rajendranagar.

Or maybe with us.

Yes, maybe.

So, bro, now that you aren't giving the mock,

- you aren't, right? - So?

So, let Deepa become your panel.

What? You know something, Deepa? There are two kinds of aspirants.

The first kind sails on one boat at a time.

And the second sails on two boats at a time.

But Abhilash is the third kind.

- Bloody bugger! - He sails on the clouds.

But, Abhilash, mock test is very important.

You should really take it seriously

- True. - Yes, bro.

- You too. - Yes.

And congratulations to both of you for clearing the mains.

- Oh, right! - Yes.

And yes, I can surely help you guys practice for the interview.

- I mean it. - How so?

You and I will first interview Sundar.

And then Sundar and I will interview you.

But I'll be the first to ask a question. Okay?

- Ask away. - And, bro, you can't skip the question.

Go on and just ask, buddy.

- Just ask, bro. - Okay, fine.

Okay.

So, I've asked this many times before as well

but you never told me, Mr. Abhilash Sharma.

Now, tell the panel.

Do you have a girlfriend?

Who asks such questions?

If we're doing this, let's do it seriously.

You cannot skip the question, Mr. Abhilash Sharma. Sorry.

But this is not done.

You have to be true to the panel for the sake of the true spirit of an aspirant.

- Yes. - Right, Deepa?

Yes. Answer the panel.

Okay. No.

I mean, I don't have a girlfriend.

But did you ever have one?

Yes.

Where is she these days?

What?

Here, in Rajendranagar.

Here? Who is she?

Okay, listen, guys. Let's just finish this interview.

But...

Sundar, she was my past, and let her be there. Please.

And I don't want you guys to discuss this again, please. Okay?

I just don't like it.

I'm going to my room. Need to study.

Dhairya, why didn't you apply for the UN award?

If we keep up the good work, awards will keep coming. It's no biggie.

What are you saying?

An opportunity like this is rare.

Had you applied, you could have won and done so much for the NGO.

You can still apply.

Guri, we need to repay the loan. Let's think about it.

How on earth are the two connected?

They're very much connected.

If we don't repay the loan in time, our rehab centre will be in trouble.

Nominating a rehab centre built on disputed land will make me a fraud

in the international circuit. Which is why I backed out. No big deal.

Wait. I don't want the tea! Keep it back.

Look, hear me out. Don't worry about the loan.

The govt. schools in Ludhiana are releasing tenders.

I'll apply for it. It might work out.

It might? See, we're still not sure.

Our tenders have got rejected earlier. What if this one gets rejected too?

I understand your feelings but right now we don't have any other option.

I have an option. I'll sell my company.

- I'll sell it and start afresh. - What?

But you'll have to fill this nomination.

You cannot lose this opportunity. Please!

Apply for it. Send your nomination. Do it.

Apply for it, please, Dhairya.

So,

on the face of it, even you appear to be right, Sandeep.

But you see,

without knowing Abhilash's side,

it won't be right to jump to any conclusion.

And I can say with a 100% guarantee.

He would have definitely had his reasons or he'd never do such a thing. Never.

I always looked at him as a younger brother.

Be it Rajendranagar or Rampur, I always stood by him.

- I can't believe he's doing this to me. - Come on, Sandeep.

Don't you know Abhilash? This is how he has always been.

I had to hang my head in shame in front of the entire institute.

He promised me he would come but he didn't.

But

I know one thing for sure. His intentions aren't wrong. So, it's okay.

Forget it.

Nobody has wrong intentions.

Even I didn't have any wrong intention.

But he first set up a review on me.

Then he put my promotion from ALC to DLC on hold.

I've made a hell lot of sacrifices for this PCS job.

He knows it. And you do too.

Of course, I know.

It's just recently that I cleared off my parents' debts.

And I thought I'd do something for them. Give them a comfortable life.

My joy was on cloud nine.

But now, I'm scared.

I feel like he's the reason I'm going to lose my job.

- No, man. - I can't afford to lose this job.

How will I justify all those sacrifices I made for others and this job?

Shouldn't he at least value our friendship?

Sandeep, now, you've come to Delhi. So, let go of all this tension.

Just stop worrying and finish your work.

Next weekend we're all going to Abhilash's place. Come with us.

We can talk face to face.

Right now, both of you have a lot going on.

SK, I don't think he wants to resolve this matter.

How will things work out if you jump to such conclusions?

I tried hard.

But he hasn't called me even once.

Alright, how about this? Let's talk to him with the benefit of the doubt.

What say?

Either you'll be proven right or all the misunderstandings will end.

Let alone a friend, Abhilash can never do such a thing to anybody.

No matter what, he'll have to hear you out.

That way your anger will go away.

And we'll get to know the reason too.

Come, I'll treat you to some tea. Nice and spicy ginger tea. Come on.

Let's go.

Sir, we've found the second company's shoes to be of better quality.

I think something is definitely wrong, sir.

To whom was this tender given?

Sir, to Meteorite Footwear Pvt. Ltd.

And which company's shoes are better?

Sir, it's a company called S2.

The three sample tests we conducted,

all of them show that S2's shoes were of the best quality.

And, sir, the tenders that were passed by the department,

S2 was the second-best option in it.

Show me the details of both these companies.

Just a moment, sir.

Here it is.

- Meteorite? - Yes, sir.

Meteorite, Kanpur. Bhalchandra Dubey.

- And which is the second one? S2? - Yes, S2.

Udyog Nagar, New Delhi. Gurpreet Singh.

This guy started off making knock-offs. Now, he's a big businessman for real.

Super-speciality shoes. A company called S2 makes them.

Our buddy has acquired it.

What's the matter, sir?

No, it's nothing.

I too sense something wrong.

- We need to investigate. - Okay.

How did the bad-quality one get the tender?

Sir, the fire department tender process doesn't come under the DM's purview.

Someone must have taken advantage.

Don't they have a supervisor?

What about the Director FS or the ADG or the IG or someone else?

Give me some time. I'll tell you the next course of action.

- Okay, sir. - Okay.

And don't mention anything about this investigation to anyone.

- Okay, sir. - Alright.

I'll take your leave, sir.

Yes, Abhilash. Tell me.

Guri, had you applied for any tender in Rampur?

Yes, I had. The tender was good.

Then you should have at least told me before applying for it.

I couldn't have asked for a favour from you.

Not that I wanted one. So, it's okay.

If someone finds out that the one who has got the tender is the DM's friend,

it'll send a wrong message, right?

Definitely.

Which is why I never told you.

Look, Abhilash, I didn't want it to become a conflict of interest for you.

I was confused as well.

I'm a businessman and I'm just doing my job. That's all.

But in the investigation, if your name comes up in such a controversial way,

how am I to make a decision?

Controversial? Why?

Bro, we've received an anonymous letter

questioning the honesty of this tender.

There's an appeal to re-investigate the tender.

Okay. So, did you get it investigated?

Yes.

And does it prove that the tender was given by unfair means?

Yes. And if we cancel that, then yours is the next best.

Okay.

I think you're right. You know what? You should reject my tender.

And re-issue the tender.

I see. But why say this now? Didn't you realise it earlier?

Look, Abhilash, I hadn't applied for the tender with any wrong intentions.

Don't stress yourself out.

I'll be fine. You just cancel my tender. Simple.

Abhilash!

Alright. I'll see what to do.

Sir, please don't order an enquiry.

By tomorrow everything will be set right, sir.

How did a substandard-quality shoe get the tender in the first place?

You are answerable to this. I need a report by tomorrow evening.

Yes, sir.

Just tell SK that you're in the midst of all these problems.

And that the institute plan will be on hold for now.

I can't say that. He'll be heartbroken.

We had dreamed of opening a coaching institute together.

But everything has come to a grinding halt now.

Once your problems get sorted out, it'll surely happen. Don't worry.

Hello.

May I come in, sir?

Yes. Please come in.

- Please have a seat. - Good morning, ma'am.

- Good morning, sir. - Good morning.

Good morning.

- Good morning, ma'am. - Good morning.

- Good morning, sir. - Good morning.

Abhilash, are you comfortable?

Yes, sir.

You seem nervous.

No, sir. I'm absolutely fine. Thank you very much.

That's great.

Abhilash, please introduce yourself to the board members.

Sir, my name is Abhilash Sharma.

I was born in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh.

I even studied till 12th grade in Rewa.

I've done B.Tech from NIT, Bhopal.

This is my fifth attempt at UPSC. And it's my first interview.

Which means you exhausted all your attempts in 2013.

And now, you are a two-extra-attempts beneficiary.

- Right? - Yes, sir.

Don't you think you are indeed very lucky?

Or perhaps unlucky?

If you fail again, two more years of yours will go to waste.

Which perhaps you could have put to better use.

Sir, I wouldn't want to assess this scenario on the basis of my luck.

I just see these two extra attempts as a much more better opportunity.

UPSC preparation helps you become a better person and a vigilant citizen

whether you're successful in this exam or not.

Please explain how failure in the UPSC exam will make you a better person.

Sir, well,

I will look at this preparation from the point of view that it is an attempt

to understand our society, culture, diversity and our glorious history.

This exam has broadened my vision and

it has also given a direction to my perspective.

I think that in future whichever field I might take up, with these skills,

I'll work there with a social, moral, democratic, and sustainable approach.

And I shall try to give the results

that would inspire other people too.

And hope these values become the basis of all nation-building activities.

Meaning you'd certainly be a little disheartened.

And that's quite practical.

Sir, I read an anonymous quote that inspires me a lot.

Disappointment is like a weapon.

You can either succumb to it and let it kill you

or you can fight it and win over hope.

This sounds like a violent ideology.

And you find it inspiring?

Abhilash.

Do you agree or disagree with Gandhiji's ideology?

Sir, I agree with Gandhiji's ideology to a great extent.

I am greatly influenced by his ideology of non-violence.

Who inspires you more?

The anonymous person or Gandhiji?

Sir, Gandhiji. He inspires me more.

Alright. As you say.

Are you breathing well, Abhilash?

Yes, sir. I'm breathing well.

I'm asking you because of the pollution.

A few days back, Delhi's AQI was at a very dangerous level.

What are the reasons for it?

Sir, there are many reasons.

But vehicular pollution contributes the most.

Besides that, the crop residue burning in NCR and the neighbouring states

which is called 'Parali' in the local dialect,

that is also considered largely responsible for it.

And the third being, factory production and construction activities.

Since you are talking about vehicular pollution,

France, Mexico and some other nations had practised an odd-even rule

to reduce air pollution.

Are you aware of it?

A little bit.

During the 2008 Olympic Games, China had also implemented the same rule.

Right.

What if we implement the same here in Delhi as well?

Despite that policy, the AQI of those nations has improved only marginally.

So, in Delhi, this practice alone won't suffice.

Then what other ways do you suggest?

Sir, we should focus on biofuel.

If necessary, odd-even is a good option.

But ethanol-blended fuel can give us a long-term and permanent solution.

If we use environment-friendly ethanol-blended fuel in our cars,

vehicular pollution can be curbed to a great extent.

The 'Parali' that's usually burnt, we can make second-grade ethanol from it.

This way we can gain double the benefit

and strengthen our Net Zero Carbon Emission commitment in the world.

What will be its energy balance?

Sorry, sir. I'm not aware of this.

No?

But how do you calculate energy balance or the formula of EROI?

Sir, energy balance...

Abhilash, you said you're an engineer but you took history as an option?

Well,

sir, there are two reasons for choosing this option.

Firstly, I have a keen interest in history.

And secondly, I have already studied science.

So, history gives me an added advantage

as it makes my knowledge more diverse and enriched

which makes me a well-read civil servant.

- Okay. That's good. - Yes, sir.

What do you think about the Max Müller Aryan Invasion theory?

Sir, I feel and most of the

scholars and historians have also proved

that Max Müller's theory is fake.

It was used by the Britishers to justify the British rule in India

and to divide and rule.

The Aryans came to India after the Harappan civilization declined.

So, the invasion theory is baseless.

Which states that the Aryans came here and mingled with the non-Aryans

and the culture that thus got formed due to their integration,

that's India's basic culture.

Name some major events in history with a cultural impact on our civilization.

There's a very relevant book on this by Rashtrakavi Ramdhari Singh Dinkar.

Which was also praised by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.

According to this book, four cultural revolutions took place in our history.

First, when the Aryans came to India.

Second, the descent of Lord Buddha and Mahavir.

Third, when Islam reached India, and fourth, when Europeans came to India.

These events made major impacts on the culture we see today.

Okay. Good.

Abhilash,

you've mentioned your hobby

as befriending intelligent people.

Yes, ma'am.

Abhilash, your hobby seems more like your need, your selfishness.

Well, no, ma'am. It's not like that.

In fact, I believe.

The company one keeps determines the fruits one reaps. A couplet by Rahim.

If my friends are more intelligent than me, I can learn a lot from them.

Abhilash, you've extracted a very constricted meaning from this couplet.

Rahim talks about good company

and not just an intelligent company.

Suppose your own friend believes in this philosophy of yours,

then he would never be friends with you.

Nobody would be friends with anybody.

Ma'am, I beg to differ.

When I say that, I'm actually referring to my constant learning.

And this I believe is a positive attitude.

Is that so? Then why should we select you?

Shouldn't we select your intelligent friend who's better than you?

Definitely. You should select one who's more intelligent and more deserving.

However, they must fulfil certain criteria.

Like, all intelligent people may not be necessarily interested only in UPSC.

And if they are, then they may not necessarily make it to the interview.

Because intelligence is not the only thing a civil servant should have.

Okay. What else should he have?

Ma'am, he should also be compassionate and disciplined.

Let's say that there's a riot in your district.

40 people have died till now.

At the same time, a friend of yours or a family member meets with a tragedy.

Where will you go first?

Ma'am, I'll first go to stop the riots.

You didn't even consider your friend?

What do you think? You'll impress me by saying this?

That I'll think that you're such a dedicated civil servant.

No, ma'am. I always put my personal relationships after my work.

I'll definitely go to stop the riots first.

Abhilash,

please wait outside. We'll call you back in some time.

How do you find this one?

I think he'll get through. He's just...

- Shall we call him for feedback? - Yes.

Come, sit down, Abhilash.

Abhilash,

before we give you our feedback,

I'd like to know that according to you, how do you think your interview went?

Sir, I feel it was decent but I could have answered some questions better.

Okay. I liked your body language.

Your body movements were neither too less nor more.

You were in control. You have a good grip on the content.

There's a futuristic vision in your answers

which is a good thing.

Yes, you did fumble a bit at the start of the interview.

But thereafter, you gained your composure.

You stated several quotes during the entire interview.

Out of which one of them was anonymous.

These anonymous quotes have no credibility or authentic source.

And while counter-answering them, you got trapped.

So, I would advise you to refrain from using anonymous quotes.

- Wish you all the best. - Thank you, sir.

Abhilash, your flow of thoughts is good.

But the panel might see the same as your weakness.

Because I didn't feel your answers coming from the heart.

They felt quite ready-made and bookish.

- You can work on this. - Okay, sir.

Abhilash, you have a good knowledge base.

There's clarity in your ideas.

But I think you weren't prepared with your hobby.

It felt as though you mentioned your hobby just to fill up the DAF.

Your hobby came across as fake.

You couldn't justify it properly which is why your personality,

it came across as self-centred.

So, I suggest, for the final interview, go prepared with a better answer.

During the entire interview, I saw a discord between your words and actions.

At times, you get inspired by Mr. Anonymous

and when you get trapped, you get inspired by Gandhiji.

You said that a civil servant should be compassionate.

But I didn't see that in your personality.

In the blink of an eye, you said you would go to stop the riots.

You could have thought for a bit and then answered.

How would you have managed both your personal tragedy and the riots,

you could have concluded your answer based on this.

I felt as though you wanted to portray yourself as an idealist.

Abhilash, you have good knowledge.

If there's anything that can stop you from clearing the UPSC,

it's you yourself.

Thank you. Wish you all the best.

You should have seen how she was unleashing her vengeance on me today.

Just to win a bet.

Don't get me wrong.

But you went to Radha ma'am and you didn't even follow her strategy.

So, I think she may be upset.

But all said and done, today, you have a UPSC interview letter in your hand.

Then why are you getting demoralized?

And you're the one who always says,

be confident, and keep your chin up.

Don't put down your weapon after coming so far, O' Arjun!

Didn't Sandeep tell you this verse?

You're such a fabulous singer. That was amazing.

Thank you.

- Abhilash. - Yes.

- I like you. - I like you too, buddy.

I mean, I really like you.

I also really like you.

I mean, I like you romantically.

I've been wanting to say this to you but I couldn't find the right time.

And I don't want to delay anymore. So...

I like you.

Deepa, I don't know if you're aware of this or not.

But let me tell you something.

Relationships made in Rajendranagar never have a future.

You don't believe in such stupid things, right?

- Not really but... - Or do you have feelings for your ex?

Her name is Dhairya.

And I give her a lot of credit in my life.

But I regret the way I handled the entire situation.

I could never apologise to her.

And I don't want to repeat that with you.

I don't want this thing to become an obstacle in our UPSC journey.

I know that one day you'll understand that I was right.

Also, UPSC is our first priority.

- Yes, of course. - Right?

Yes. UPSC is our first priority.

- Yes? - Yes.

So?

So, I'll get going now. Let's meet tomorrow?

- Okay. Fine. - Okay?

You sing really well.

- Thank you. - I'll see you tomorrow.

Okay, bye.

- Yeah. - Okay, bye.

The ADG Fire Service will surely conduct an internal enquiry.

You should celebrate, buddy. Your hard work and luck, both have paid off.

So, I won't thank you now. Or they'll be a conflict of interest.

You should thank that anonymous letter.

- Your product is really good, Guri. - Yes.

So, even I thought why shove my ethics into all this.

- You're just doing your business. - Correct.

If you had a doubt about the tender, you could have told me directly.

She did insist that I talk to you.

But since you're the DM there, I didn't come to you.

She said that if there has been any corruption, then it must be exposed.

Had I come to you, people would have thought I was influencing you.

And if by chance, the first tender would have been mine,

then it would have been all the more evident. So, I didn't come.

- Why all this formality with me? - Formality is killing him.

- It wasn't formality. - And listen up.

If it weren't for her in your life, you'd be good for nothing.

- Am I not capable at all? - No.

Surely there must be at least one quality in me?

- Yes, there is. There is. - No.

You have many qualities, bro. No wonder you are SK's friend.

Give me a high five.

You're right. I couldn't have done anything on my own if not for Dhairya.

You know, she sacrificed the UN international award only to support me.

- What? - Seriously?

You let go of the UN award?

It's a big deal, man.

No, she didn't. I wouldn't have let that happen.

I made her fill the nomination again.

Dhairya, I have a question. Has his foolishness rubbed off on you?

That's such a stupid decision, man. It's not expected from you.

Yes, Dhairya. It's good that you support Guri and others too.

But sacrificing your own dreams?

The very dream for which you left IRS.

Now that it's finally coming to fruition,

you were going to drop it?

You shouldn't be so unfair to yourself.

That's what I keep telling her.

But one thing's for sure, Guri. You're very lucky.

Undoubtedly.

Just look at the love between them. Hey, Dhairya, cheers.

Hey, where are you?

You're coming? Oh, in two minutes?

Come. I'm waiting.

Yes. Come.

Guys, I've invited another friend.

I didn't tell you. But I thought you should meet.

Who?

You'll see.

Abhilash is making new friends. Isn't that great?

Guys, she's an old friend.

What? Say that again?

She's an old friend, not a new friend.

Princess. Our prince charming's princess.

She's also from Rajendranagar.

- Really? - Yes.

Come in.

- How are you? - I'm good.

She is Deepa Nabar.

SP, city Rudrapur.

This is Guri, Dhairya.

- Shwet Ketu Jha. - Deepa.

You have any tenders in Rudrapur? Our friend here is applying everywhere.

Hey, stop it.

I was just kidding, man.

- So, you were in old Rajendranagar? - Yes.

Old Rajendranagar is such a small place.

How come we never met? I never saw you there.

I was a dark horse.

- That's why. - I agree. No wonder you've shocked us.

But he is a darker horse than you.

Me? Why me?

Because you hid her from us, Mr. Dark horse.

Sit.

- Here. Have some of this. - Yeah.

Thank you.

Thank you.

By the way, surprisingly, I remember Guri.

It's hard to forget his face.

Yes. His face is indeed quite huge.

How wonderful, Guri!

It's nothing like that.

Once while driving on the road, a girl suddenly came in front of your bike.

And you hit the brakes hard. That girl was me.

Yes, I do that often. I stop in my tracks whenever I see girls.

This bike that you're talking about, the one with blue lights, it's mine.

I must have been a pillion. Definitely.

I didn't notice you.

And another time, while I was on my way home from the coaching centre,

you were driving pillion on the bike.

And you yelled, whomever the 200 bucks belong to, thank you for the coffee.

- Oh, man! - No, it was he who screamed.

It was my bike and I was driving it. He was riding pillion with me.

I was the one riding the bike. It was my bike, you see.

Sorry. Even that day I didn't notice you. I'm really sorry.

Did you invite me here to get insulted or what, Abhilash?

Sir, ALC sir is here.

- You mean, Sandeep Ohlan? - Yes, sir.

- Send him in. - Okay, sir.

- Did you invite him? - Yes, bro.

I thought Sandeep must be getting bored alone.

So, I called him over to spend some time with us.

You could have at least asked.

How does it matter, bro? He's also a friend.

Hey, there.

Sandeep.

How are you? What took you so long?

How have you been, Sandeep?

Why are you so late?

Please come in.

- How are you, Guri? - I'm good.

That's Dhairya.

That's Deepa.

- Deepa. - Sandeep.

You know Abhilash already.

Hello, Sandeep. How are you?

- Please come. - Come. Have a seat.

You know, Deepa also used to live in old Rajendranagar just like us.

But imagine, we never met even once, never even interacted.

Trust me, old Rajendranagar is astounding, guys.

Just like the UPSC exams.

Unpredictable and shocking.

Don't think that I'm saying this because I'm a bit drunk right now.

But all you UPSC guys sitting here.

You all must sign a petition

to make old Rajendranagar a heritage site.

Please. I request you from all my heart.

Deepa, was IPS your first preference?

My first preference was IFS, Indian Foreign Service.

But basis the ranking and cadre, my friends suggested IPS and Uttarakhand.

So, you're not happy with your posting?

No. I'm really happy with my job.

There's a lot to learn. And the mountains are great.

But I want to do better.

I might take a deputation in the education department.

By the way, I am really inspired by you.

What you have done with IRS and what you're doing now.

It's phenomenal.

I wish even I had some guts like you.

You know about me?

Almost everything. Of course, from Abhilash.

He really admires your work.

But he never admires you in front of us.

He thinks he alone is going to change the world.

He doesn't value other people's jobs at all.

What nonsense? When did I say so?

She's right.

You do think your job is more important than others.

Come on, Sandeep. Don't get started. Stop pulling my leg.

According to you, only your perspective is right.

You're the only one who is concerned.

That's enough, Sandeep.

Forget ALC Sandeep Ohlan for now.

Let's discuss office problems in the office.

Everybody's enjoying now. You should too.

I can't enjoy leaving the poor starving.

- You can leave if you'd like. - Hey, what are you saying?

It's just a misunderstanding. Talk it out. Why beat around the bush?

Yes, there's certainly a misunderstanding at his end.

He thinks he can misuse his power any way he wants.

And with your wise and mature understanding,

you are misusing the same power a lot.

You're just concerned about one well. I need to take care of the entire lake.

Only if you'd look out of the well, you'd understand that.

Why? If there's a frog stuck inside the well, should we just let it die?

You only wish to save the crocodiles in the lake?

Please talk respectfully. I am your senior.

My senior.

Of course, you're my senior.

That's what you're arrogant about.

Now, I'm a petty servant in front of you.

- Don't say that, bhaiya. - Why even call me bhaiya?

There's a status gap between us now, right?

You must feel so embarrassed

when someone from your department calls me your friend.

Sandeep. Abhilash, what's going on, man?

This can be sorted out peacefully.

You won't understand, Sandeep.

Have some patience and perseverance.

Maybe you'll understand things with time.

Don't belt out UPSC wisdom to me when the workers' livelihood is at stake.

At least spare them your power tactics.

What about their rights?

What makes you think I don't care about their rights?

Everything needs to happen as per the law.

Violence does have consequences.

You could have handled the situation. But it got worse.

It's your fault. It was your job.

I did not intend to provoke them.

I just wanted to get them their rights.

And you knew it very well.

Where were your patience and perseverance then?

- No matter what... Just a minute, Guri. - Abhilash.

No matter who it is, I won't tolerate hooliganism in my district.

- No matter who. - Well.

But your hooliganism is allowed in your own district. Am I right?

First, you evict the workers from the land under the pretext of a hospital

and then you give the same hospital land

to your business tycoon clients so that you can exploit the workers.

As if this wasn't enough, you used your force on me as well.

First, he put my promotion on hold

and then set up an enquiry on me. Right?

Why?

Just say that I'm in the way of your and your rich friends' financial progress.

Why put up this act of being an idealist?

What was the price tag of your soul, DM, Abhilash Sharma?

Please enlighten your friends too.