Ek kahani

Title: Ek Suspense Thriller** **FADE IN:** **EXT. MODERN CITYSCAPE - DAY** We see a bustling city with high-rise buildings, traffic, and people going about their day. The camera zooms in on a tall, luxurious building with a sign that reads "KAPOOR ARCHITECTS." **INT. KAPOOR ARCHITECTS - VIKRAM'S OFFICE - DAY** A lavish office with architectural models and blueprints scattered around. A middle-aged man, **VIKRAM KAPOOR**, sits behind a desk, talking on the phone. **VIKRAM** (on the phone) Haan, Aarav ka result abhi aaya nahi hai. Uska career important hai mere liye... Haan, I'll call you back. He hangs up and looks at a photo frame on his desk. It's a picture of a younger **AARAV KAPOOR** with his father. **CUT TO:** **INT. COLLEGE CLASSROOM - DAY** AARAV KAPOOR, mid-20s, sits in the back of the class, doodling in his notebook. He’s carefree, with a mischievous smile on his face. His friend **PRIYA** nudges him. **PRIYA** (whispering) Aarav, tu dhyan de raha hai? Aarav smirks and shakes his head. **AARAV** (whispering back) Padhaai mein dhyan kisne diya yaar? At the front, **KARAN MEHTA**, a focused and disciplined student, gives his presentation with confidence. The professor and students listen intently. **KARAN** (passionately) ...and that’s how we can innovate and create sustainable solutions. The class claps. Aarav watches Karan, a hint of jealousy flickers in his eyes. **CUT TO:** **INT. COLLEGE DORMITORY - NIGHT** Aarav is throwing a wild party with loud music, drinks, and dancing. Aarav is in the center, enjoying the attention, but there's a subtle emptiness in his eyes. **PRIYA** (shouting over the music) Tu hamesha aise kyun karta hai? Kya dhoond raha hai, Aarav? Aarav takes a sip from his drink, his smile fades. **AARAV** (pauses, then smiles again) Apne aap ko bhoolne ka tareeka. **CUT TO:** **INT. KARAN'S ROOM - NIGHT** Karan is at his desk, surrounded by books and notes. He’s working on an important project. There’s a knock on the door. It’s his friend **MANISH**. **MANISH** Karan, chalo yaar, party chal rahi hai. Sab enjoy kar rahe hain. **KARAN** (smiling, but focused) Tu jaa, mujhe yeh project complete karna hai. **CUT TO:** **INT. COLLEGE COMPUTER LAB - NIGHT** A shadowy figure is seen accessing a computer. We hear the sounds of typing, data being manipulated, and files being altered. The figure is wearing a hoodie, face obscured. **FADE OUT.** **FADE IN:** **INT. COLLEGE ADMINISTRATION OFFICE - DAY** Police officers are talking to the college dean. KARAN is standing to the side, looking confused and worried. A police officer approaches him. **OFFICER** Karan Mehta, aapke against ek report file hui hai. Aapko humare saath chalna hoga. **KARAN** (shocked) Report? Kaunsi report? **CUT TO:** **EXT. POLICE STATION - NIGHT** Karan walks out of the station, exhausted and humiliated. His friends and family are there, supporting him, but his reputation is tarnished. **KARAN** (determined, to himself) Yeh sab Aarav ka kiya hua hai. Main use maaf nahi karunga. **CUT TO:** **TEXT ON SCREEN: "PANCH SAAL BAAD"** **EXT. CORPORATE OFFICE BUILDING - DAY** A modern tech company. We see a confident, well-dressed Aarav entering the building. He's now a marketing executive, but there's a restlessness about him. **INT. OFFICE CAFETERIA - DAY** Aarav is chatting with colleagues. He laughs and jokes, but there's a sense of detachment in his eyes. He checks his phone and sees a message: "Party in Bengaluru tonight. Be there." **CUT TO:** **INT. BENGALURU CLUB - NIGHT** A vibrant party is in full swing. Aarav is there, sipping his drink. He notices **MAAYA DESAI**, a beautiful, confident woman with an air of mystery. She catches his eye and smiles. **MAAYA** (teasingly) Tumhe pehchaan paungi kaise? Tumhare jaisa koi yahan pehle kabhi nahi dekha. **AARAV** (smiling) Aur tumhe kaise bhool sakta hu? They engage in playful banter, dancing and getting to know each other. **CUT TO:** **EXT. BENGALURU STREET - NIGHT** Aarav and Maaya walk together, laughing and sharing stories. There's a genuine connection between them. **AARAV** (to Maaya) Mujhe nahi pata tha ki tum mere past ka itna hissa ban jaogi. Maaya's smile fades for a moment, a flicker of seriousness crosses her face. **MAAYA** (taking his hand) Kuch raaz hamesha raaz hi rehne chahiye, Aarav. **CUT TO:** **INT. MAAYA'S APARTMENT - NIGHT** Maaya is on a video call with **KARAN MEHTA**. **KARAN** (determined) Tumhe bas uska vishwas jeetna hai, Maaya. Baaki sab mujhe sambhalne do. **MAAYA** (serious) Mujhe pata hai, Karan. Uske saath ab koi bhi galat khel nahi khelna hai. **CUT TO:** **INT. GOA BEACH HOUSE - DAY** A luxurious beach house. Aarav is surprised to see Karan there. Karan welcomes him with a smile, but there's a tension in the air. **KARAN** (smirking) Aarav, itne saalon baad tumse milke acha laga. Maine socha hum purani baatein bhool ke nayi shuruaat kar sakte hain. Aarav hesitantly shakes Karan’s hand, hiding his confusion. **AARAV** (suspicious) Bilkul, Karan. Nayi shuruaat… **CUT TO:** **INT. BEACH HOUSE - LATER THAT NIGHT** Aarav overhears a conversation between Maaya and Karan, realizing the truth. **MAAYA** (emotional) Mujhe laga tha main use samajh paungi, lekin tumhara plan… **KARAN** (interrupting) Plan sirf ek hi tha – usse uske kiye ki sazaa dilana. Aarav, devastated, steps back, unseen. He realizes he's been played. **FADE OUT.** **FADE IN:** **INT. BEACH - NIGHT** Aarav, alone on the beach, stares at the ocean, his world collapsing around him. Karan approaches him. **KARAN** (taunting) Har cheez ka hisaab hota hai, Aarav. Tumne mere sapne chheen liye the, ab main tumhara sab kuch chheen lunga. Aarav, broken and defeated, understands the weight of his actions. **AARAV** (whispering) Bhaagy ke darpan mein, maine sirf apne aap ko dekha tha. **FADE OUT.** **THE END**