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Let go!

Evil spirit, let go of her body!

Otherwise, I'll reduce you to ashes!

"Om!" [occultist chants a Sanskrit mantra ]

"Om!" [occultist chants a Sanskrit mantra ]

"Om!" [occultist chants a Sanskrit mantra ]

Master! Master!

There's only one solution

to ghosts, spirits and witches.

'Baba Trimbak Tantric!'

- He's a bit loud, but... - Uh-uh!

Bro, I like ham in my sandwiches, not on screen.

I can't enter the frame with this joker!

No chance.

I agree with Aryaman. He's right.

Thank you.

Our youth audience will reject him outright.

We need someone cooler.

Hmm.

I mean, think of someone like that.

Has anyone heard of Gaurav Tiwari?

He's from the Indian Paranormal Society.

They solve hauntings all over India.

They are professional paranormal investigators.

May I?

Sure.

A journalist from the Western Herald, Suhani,

covers them and posts the videos online.

This was their first video that went viral.

This is from the St. Peter's Cemetery haunting.

There are many such hauntings online.

'Avik, my name is Gaurav Tiwari.'

'I come in peace.'

'Gaurav, be careful.'

'Gaurav! Gaurav!'

'- Whoa! - Guys, please!'

'Guys, everyone... Everyone, just calm down.'

'Please calm down.'

'Bachuaa, you can say anything you want.'

'- Shit! - Guys...'

'Guys, just calm down.'

Fuck, bro! This guy is the real deal.

And apparently, their tagline is

"Knowledge cancels fear".

- Nice. - A perfect tagline for our youth audience.

Jordy?

The audience poll is already done.

Bro, he's our man.

Trust me! He's our man.

'A ghost is simply a spirit'

'that remains emotionally attached to human beings'

'or to some physical entity.'

'Something that remains attached'

'to a physical entity is called a ghost.'

'And if it's a free-will spirit,'

'it can roam without any attachment.'

'It can move through multiple dimensions.'

'I miss you, Irene.'

Hi, Sid. I'm Irene.

The reason I wanted to meet here is that

Megha was just...

I'll figure it out.

You know, Megha was the first person to join the IPS.

She has always been passionate about the paranormal.

And if someone says that GT died

because of the paranormal,

we never know whether she,

or one of us, might meet the same end.

After all, the three of us

investigate the paranormal every day.

It's a scary thought.

Yes, I understand.

Irene, shall I ask you a question?

What?

You can't do that after I asked you a thousand questions.

I know, as a writer,

you think Gaurav's story must be told.

Strangely,

I feel you have one more reason to write the book.

Do you remember when a girl came to meet me at Marine Drive?

She was your roommate, right?

Yes. Her name is Sharmila.

Her brother was my boyfriend.

We used to work together at the Western Herald.

We were together for four years.

But then he became too possessive and controlling,

so I had to break up with him.

But he kept following me.

I blocked his number and changed my lock.

Maybe he couldn't handle the breakup,

because one day I was informed

that he had jumped...

Yes, the guilt is killing me.

I'm really sorry to hear this.

On top of that,

Sharmila blames me for her brother's death.

Apparently, she dreams of Manish,

who gives her signs.

I told her she's crazy,

but the truth is,

even I dream of him now.

You know?

And honestly,

I don't know what to believe anymore.

But what was meant to be just a book

is now much more personal.

Earlier, I was investigating Gaurav, but now

I'm curious about my own story.

If you wish,

we can meet Sharmila

and try to contact Manish's spirit.

Absolutely not.

No!

I mean, if I start thinking in that direction,

I might actually lose my mind, you know.

I can't... I can't go there.

Wait a minute!

You hijacked this entire topic.

You know, I'm supposed to be interviewing you about Gaurav.

Can we get back to that, please?

No!

Huh? I'm sorry, what?

I said no.

We're professionals,

not reality-show junkies.

- So... - You're not a professional.

Pro! You're a pro, my bro!

And that's why we need you. What is his tagline?

I keep repeating it in the office.

- Knowledge... - Knowledge cancels fear!

I love it, and I live by it!

We're nothing. My bro, you're the real pro.

You're the best at what you do.

Television is a fantasy world...

And I don't want to be trapped in it.

Guys, I appreciate your offer, but...

I'll have to say no.

And I have a flight to Delhi.

Thank you so much. Sorry, guys.

What? Is he serious?

Are you serious?

Do you even know who you've just turned down?

YTV is our country's and Asia's largest youth platform.

People would give their right arm just to be seen on that channel.

I kind of need my right arm.

Gaurav, you also need the money.

IPS is making a loss.

Let alone paying the office rent,

we don't even have the money to sustain ourselves.

I know, Megha.

What should I do?

Should I compromise with my values?

You know we don't do this for money or fame.

We do it to help people.

It doesn't matter whether they belong to this world or the other.

We shouldn't take advantage of their helplessness.

Gaurav, we won't be compromising on our values.

We're simply looking for a way

to reach out to the masses.

The whole world will see us.

Megha, one must seek the truth,

rather than just look at it.

'Every person must walk their own journey to seek the truth.'

'Are you sick of sit-ups and crunches'

'that don't give you the results you want?'

Ma.

Are you back?

You're back!

How are you, Ma?

- I'm completely fine. How are you? - I'm fine.

- Hello, Aunt. - Hello!

- Hello, Uncle. - Hello, son.

Dad...

Gaurav, you've arrived on time.

- Really? - Your Uncle Bhalla was talking about his daughter, Alpa...

Uh, it's Jalpa, not Alpa.

Oh! I'm sorry.

We're watching Jalpa's ad on TV.

'A fitness cycle.'

Nice.

'I'm excited to show it to you.'

She's a famous model in Mumbai.

No, son.

She's the one in the back, on the right.

Take a look.

'This machine specifically targets'

'your core and leg muscles.'

Really! After just two months of struggling in Mumbai,

our daughter secured such an important TV ad.

Our daughter has become a star.

A talented person

can easily get a break in Mumbai.

- I'll be back. - Okay. Please freshen up.

He went to Mumbai for something new, right?

'We found out he was doing'

'something like ghost-catching.'

It's called investigating.

Yes, that's what I meant.

'Ghost investigation could be a passion'

'he pursues for a short time,'

but he must also be doing some other job.

Right?

No.

He's happy with what he's doing.

Since he's happy, we're happy too.

- Right? - That's right.

'That's all right.'

'But our daughter has secured a prestigious TV ad.'

'She has made us so proud,'

'we can't express it in words.'

Aunt, this reminds me of something.

I hope you know about YTV.

Ah, yes. Of course, son. We've heard about it.

Uncle, I'll be hosting a reality show on that channel.

What do you mean? What will you be doing on that show, son?

Uncle, I'll simply be following my passion.

'Ghost-catching'!

You must watch it.

We will.

Aunt, don't worry.

I'll do my best

to cast Alpa on my show.

It's not "Alpa", son.

It's "Jalpa".

Jalpa.

What do you mean by "two conditions"?

Our first condition is that

everything at the haunted site should happen according to me.

Guys, this is paranormal.

If you don't take it seriously,

the consequences could be severe.

My second condition is that

we won't compromise

our ethics or IPS's ethics

for the sake of your TRP.

But Gaurav, TRP means everything.

I understand, but believe me,

if you do this show sincerely,

with dedication, and with the right intentions,

I don't think you'll face any problems with the ratings.

Fine.

The world will finally see

the real Gaurav Tiwari!

I'm your host, Aryaman,

and I welcome everyone

to YTV's latest show, Haunting With Haseena.

What is this show?

It features three lucky, or unlucky, girls

who spend an entire night at a haunted location.

And today's haunted location

is the Mehta Mansion.

If a girl successfully completes this mission,

she will win Rs. 5 lakhs!

Hi! I'm Krissann.

I'm a fashion model from Gurgaon.

Hi, I'm Tara, from the beautiful city of Dehradun.

Hi, everyone! I'm Mehak, from the ancient city of Lucknow.

I don't really believe in ghosts.

Although I've heard stories about them, I've never actually seen them.

Let's see!

If I win Rs. 5 lakhs,

I'd like to build my portfolio.

I want to star in films.

Yes, I believe in ghosts.

Although I don't believe in ghosts,

my friends challenged me to appear on this show.

So, here I am!

And now, our master of ceremonies!

He communicates directly with the other world.

I'm not joking.

He is the sole founder

of the Indian Paranormal Society,

commonly known as the IPS.

Please give a big round of applause

to 'Mr. Ghost Man' himself.

Gaurav Tiwari!

Woo-hoo!

Go, GT!

'Woo-hoo!'

Thank you!

Thanks, Aryaman.

But I'm not alone in this.

I have a competent team.

She is Megha,

he's Raj, and this is Siddharth.

The mission and mantra of IPS is,

"Unless you know it, how will you believe it?"

Um, Sid.

This is Mehta Mansion,

a dilapidated villa located on the outskirts of Thane.

About 30 years ago,

it was engulfed by a massive fire.

It killed all 15 members of the family.

It's a sad event.

It's rumoured

that the builders started the fire for property gains.

That's why the spirits of the Mehta family

prevent anyone from setting foot here.

Locals have seen and heard many things,

but there's no video or photographic evidence.

Correct! This is why

we're here to find out if the famous Mehta Mansion

is really haunted.

Okay, girls. Your first task

is for the three of you to gather

at the centre of the mansion at sharp 12.

You'll find a charpoy

with a crowbar beside it.

Use the crowbar to open the metallic box

under the staircase.

That box

contains the instructions for your next task.

Uh, any questions?

- Yes. - What?

What's a charpoy?

It's an indigenous cot.

- It is woven with interlaced cords. - Ropes!

- Raj. - Yes. Girls, are you ready?

We'll equip all of you

with earpieces

and night-vision body cams.

So that if you hear, see,

or feel anything,

it reaches our viewers.

Basically, we've rigged

the entire mansion with night-vision cameras,

allowing us to monitor

everything inside, every second.

Absolutely, boss.

You'll see what we see,

as the inside is rigged with cameras!

Only one thing is left to do.

Get your spook on.

Oh my God!

Oh my God! Oh my God!

- Oh my God! Oh my God! - What?

Guys, I have a weird feeling.

Guys, it suddenly getting cold in here.

Is that the charpoy?

Yes, I think so.

Okay.

Wait a minute.

There has to be something...

What the fuck?

'- Crew! - What the fuck is that?'

'Crew, what the hell?'

I could see something there.

Is someone there?

Hello!

Girls, there's nothing to worry.

Just calm down.

There has to be something here, guys.

We heard something strange. Right?

- Let's move this. - I can see something.

No. I think it's...

Yes, it's a crowbar.

This has been given to open the box.

- Where are the stairs? - Stairs...

How do I...

Uh...

- Be careful! - It's so heavy.

There's a box.

It's a box.

'Oh, God!'

I felt it, dude! Disgusting.

I think they're gone.

- Guys, look. - Notes!

Okay.

They have our names on them.

Tara.

Krissann.

Guys, my note says

I need to go to the kitchen area of the mansion through the left door.

Then I have to burn the wooden stick kept there with kerosene.

Mine says I have to go to the terrace

and set up the clothesline.

I have to go deep inside the mansion,

to the backyard.

They want me

to draw a circle on a wall with black paint!

I assume you've read your tasks,

but now you must continue your journey alone.

And, girls, if at any point you feel you can't complete the task,

please let us know.

We'll send someone to take you to safety.

Remember, girls.

Your safety is more important to me than this show.

All the best!

What is that? What is that?

Mama!

Who's that?

Is anybody there?

Is anyone here?

Oh, God!

Shucks!

What the fuck is this?

Gaurav, I'm in a room

at the back on the second floor.

Actually, my meter is spiking.

There's definitely a spirit here,

and it's not happy with our presence.

It's extremely cold here.

Oh, no! My torch!

'- Fuck! - Fuck! Fuck! Fuck!'

Sid.

Sid, Tara's torch battery is draining,

so please keep an eye on her.

GT, the battery was full.

Spirits drain batteries.

"Victory to the Lord of Monkeys who is known in the three realms."

"The divine messenger of Ram"

"and the repository of immeasurable strength."

"Also known as Anjaniputra and the Son of the Wind."

Oh God!

Rs. 5 lakhs!

My portfolio! Heroine!

You can do this.

What was that?

Who is that?

- Um... - Who is he?

Mayur, our AD.

Why is he there?

It's a basic gag, bro.

When she leaves that place...

- What's wrong with you guys? - A pitcher...

- It's good for TV, bro. - Come on!

It's good for TV.

- Gaurav, it's good footage. - Come on!

Listen, I clearly told you all during the meeting

that you must follow my instructions.

Please stop him.

Mayur, come in!

Please cancel the 'pitcher gag'.

I repeat, cancel the 'pitcher gag'.

Happy?

I guess it's the gas stove.

What the fuck? It's not lighting.

'Why the fuck isn't it catching fire?'

'God!'

'- What's going on?' - Why can't she start the fire?

'Nothing is happening.'

The kerosene is diluted.

- Come on! Come on! - She will...

Seriously?

- She'll freak out a little. - GT!

This is television.

We can't shoot an episode without any spikes.

Exactly!

I should find a piece of paper around here.

Fuck! Even the paper won't catch fire!

Hang on. Why isn't the paper catching fire?

You must have tampered with it.

- No! - Bro, I swear to God,

this paper is legit. None of us touched it.

- I have no idea about this. Is this us? - No!

[chanting Hanuman Chalisa]

This is not looking good.

Is someone here? Is anyone here?

God, I don't want to continue!

'- Please get me out!' - How did the paper suddenly catch fire?

'Please get me out...'

Sid, please check on Tara.

Oh God!

Please help! I want to quit!

I don't want to play!

Please help!

Unfortunately, Tara will no longer compete.

She's gone.

Now, let's see

if Krissann and Mehak can overcome their fear.

One down, two to go.

There's a lots more coming up in task two.

It's the paint box.

The paint box!

I found the paint box!

Someone is behind me.

'Mehak, this is Gaurav.'

Mehak, it's the echo of your footsteps.

Since you're inside the ruin, you can hear an echo.

'Please don't stop.'

'Keep walking.'

Okay.

It's not an echo.

- What do you mean? - I can sense a presence.

[chanting a hymn]

[chanting a hymn]

"Our Father, who art in heaven..."

"Our Father, who art in heaven,"

"hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come,"

"thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven."

"Give us this day our daily bread."

"And forgive us our trespasses,"

"as we forgive those who trespass against us."

"And lead us not into temptation,"

"but deliver us from evil. Amen!"

Fuck! Fuck! Fuck!

Someone is holding my hand, guys!

Mayur, you're near Krissann.

- Please go to her. - Someone's holding my hand!

Sid and Megha, go to Krissann, right now!

I'm stuck here! I'm trying to get rid of it! Please help!

Help me, guys! Help!

We never imagined

that the first episode would be filled with such scary incidents.

What's wrong with you, guys?

Listen, buddy. We're shooting, GT.

I don't care. We need to end this show now.

What is he saying?

What are you up to? You played a 'pitcher gag',

diluted the kerosene,

and even drew a circle on the wall

just to scare the girls!

Gaurav, you're overreacting.

I'm not overreacting.

Guys, you can't mess with the supernatural.

You can't mock that world.

Do you really think there's nothing inside?

'Chairs! Chairs!'

- Look at her. - Call the medics.

Look at the condition of these girls.

- Do you think it's a joke? - She's good.

GT, we had no clue about the circle. We didn't draw it.

Guys, I understand

'that the three of you don't believe in supernatural powers,'

'and for you, this is just another reality show, but not for me.'

'I'm responsible for the three girls.'

'I'm calling Mehak in.'

'- The show is over for me, guys. - What did you say?'

'- Are you leaving the show for Mehak? - GT! GT!'

'I have to admit,'

'Gaurav was very different from what I had imagined.'

'The more I know about him,'

'the more mysterious his story becomes.'

'But the most important question still stays in my mind.'

'Who killed Gaurav Tiwari?'

What the...

Oh, no.