MALHOTRA MANSION

Harish & janvi'S ROOM

Janvi sits on the bed, hugging a pillow, a soft smile lighting up her face - content and satisfaction written all over it.

Harish, seated on the couch, is busy with some work but can't help glancing at her.

Harish(walking over) "What's going on, jaan? You're glowing today. That smile hasn't left your face."

Janvi(smiling wider) "You're right, I'm really happy. Today we marked the completion of a beautiful 30-year journey together. And you're acting like you don't already know the reason behind my happiness!"

Harish (hugging her) "Of course I know, my love. I'm just as happy. Now, only two tasks remain."

Janvi(curious) "What two tasks?"

Before Raj can answer, there's a knock on the door, Manik enters.

Janvi "Manu! Come in, come sit."

Manik "I hope I'm not disturbing you both."

Harish "Not at all, son. Come here."

Manik hands harish a list. "Here's the final guest list. Please check if I've missed anyone."

Harish folds the list and hands it back with a smile."No need to check. We know how perfect you are with these things."

Manik smiles in disbelief, then the chaos arrives.

The twins, mukti nd cabir, burst into the room mid-argument.

Mukti "Maa! This monkey cabir isn't listening to me!"

Cabir "Maa, I'm not listening to her and that's final!"

Manik stares at them in disbelief. As always, they're bickering like cats and dogs.

Mukti "All I said was we should wear outfits that contrast with the party theme!"

Cabir "No way! I'll follow the theme."

I want to match colors with my Madhubala! He thought in his mind

Hrish (exasperated) "Oh God, stop this nonsense! If my princess wants to go against the theme-then discussion over."

Cabir "Knew it! She always gets her way. Mom, please say something! Bhai, you too!"

Janvi (laughing) "Cabir, you're too much. Drama over something so small. Honestly though, mukti's idea is pretty creative."

Cabirr groans and pulls mukti hair as he exits. Mukti giggles and hugs her parents before leaving.

Manik hugs them too and tells them to rest before heading out.

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MURTY MANSION - LIVING ROOM

Everyone has gone to work. Only Shanno and Riya remain.

SHANNO "Riya, please don't be sad. Everything will be okay."

RIYA (on the verge of tears) "Di, I can't take it anymore. For 20 years we've just pretended to be together. Sometimes we don't speak for months. And he never listens. I'm tired."

SHANNO "Just have faith in God. Things will change."

RIYA "I've been trying to believe that. But I don't know how much longer I can wait..."

She gets up and leaves.

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CRIME BRANCH OFFICE - ARJUN'S POV

Acp Arjun sits in his cabin, lost in thought.

ARJUN (POV) I don't know when things will settle. Riya doesn't understand-I don't stay away by choice. I stay away from you all to protect them. If I get close, then you all will be in danger...just like it did before... just like with my baby...

A colleague walks in with a case file. Arjun leaves to handle it.

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LIFELINE HOSPITAL - ABHIMANYU'S POV

Abhimanyu sits in his cabin, weary.

ABHIMANYU (POV) Dad and Chachu fought again. If only I'd taken more responsibility earlier, maybe things wouldn't be like this...

An assistant arrives with his schedule, and he dives back into work.

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DECOR IN DESIGN

Aliya and Dhruv are interior designers

Aliya and Dhruv are sitting in the canteen.

ALIYA "Another fight happened today. I don't know when peace will return..."

DHRUV "Aliya, don't blame yourself. It was no one's fault. Just circumstances. But now,maybe we can fix things, I have an idea."

Aliya(perking up) "What idea!?"

DHRUV "To reunite Arjun uncle and Vishnu uncle."

Aliya's eyes light up. "Tell me! Quickly!"

DHRUV "You go to Arjun uncle and say Vishnu uncle asked you to bring him to the party. Meanwhile, we'll tell Vishnu uncle that Arjun uncle is coming just for him."

Aliya(thinking) "That... might work."

DHRUV "Let's go, baby."

Aliya blushes, nodding.

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CRIME BRANCH OUTSIDE ARJUN'S CABIN

DHRUV

"Best of luck, baby You got this!"

Aliya hesitates, then returns to him. "I can't lie to Chachu..."

Dhruv "Don't worry... nothing bad will happen. Hopefully."

Aliya "Hopefully!?" (panicking)

Dhruv sighs, pretending to thump up. Aliya prays, gathers courage, and walks in.

RECEPTIONIST "Yes, ma'am?"

ALIYA

"I want to meet arjun chachu, ...sorry i mean ACP Arjun Murty."

RECEPTIONIST "Second floor, second cabin."

Aliya enters, nervous.

ARJUN "Aliya? Everything okay?"

ALIYA "Yes, Chachu. I just came to meet you."

ARJUN (smiling, offering his seat) "Alright. Sit. Now tell me what's really going on."

Aliya "Just... please come to the party. Papa really wants us all there."

ARjun "That's all?"

Aliya "Yes."

ARJUN "Who brought you?"

Aliya "Dhruv."

He calls Dhruv in.

ARJUN "Drop Aliya home. She needs to get ready for the party, we all need to look our best."

Aliya (confused) "Wait, so you're coming?!"

ARJUN (smiling) "Yes, my daughter. For you, anything."

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MALHOTRA OFFICE NAVYA'S POV

NAVYA (thinking) Why hasn't cabir come in yet? He didn't even inform me. He always buzzes around me like a monkey... should I call him?

She storms outside, dialing.

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MALHOTRA MANSION Cabir's POV

Cabir(thinking) What was my Madhubala be doing? Does she miss me? Probably not...

Let me call her.

Both try calling each other at the same time.

NAVYA & CABIR

"Who is she/he talking to!?" (jealous)

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LIFELINE HOSPITAL

Abhimanyu smiles absentmindedly, daydreaming about mukti

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MALHOTRA MANSION

Manikk is focused, working through his office files and busy in preparation of todays party

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EVENING MALHOTRA MANSION

The mansion is dressed in elegant décor. Guests begin arriving, mesmerized by the beauty.

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Harish and janvi's ROOM GETTING READY

Harish "janvi, I've made a decision."

Janvi "What is it?"

Harish "Tonight, I'll announce that Cabir is a Malhotra. He's grown. He understands responsibility. It's because of him we secured the last deal."

Janvi "I trust your judgment, harish. Do what you think is best."

He hugs her.

Janvi(suddenly) "This morning you said two tasks were left. I know One was our manu's marriage-what's the other?"

Harish "To reunite Vishnu's family."

Janvi "I hope they all come... especially Arjun."

Harish "Vishnu said Arjun has work. But I know the truth he's still drowning in guilt."

Janvi "Hmm..."

Harish"Enough now get ready, or the kids will drag you down in this robe!" (laughing)

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PARTY THEME: WHITE

THE MALHOTRAS: DRESSED IN BLACK

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FAR FROM THE CITY A DARK SECRET

Deep inside a dense forest, in an underground room...

A girl lies on a torn mattress, bloodstains all around. Her clothes are shredded. Bruises cover her body. The room r

eeks of pain, dirt, and horror.

Her face is blank. Emotionless.

She's forgotten what life feels like.

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TWO WORLDS

One surrounded by laughter, lights, and celebration.

The other... drowning in silence, pain, and shadows.