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The Tigress

They're camera traps.

- What are you doing? - The bear walk, sir.

The bear walk? Out!

- Do you know what this is? - Yes, sir.

If an animal crosses the sensor, it gets filmed.

That's how we'll find the tiger.

So get the hang of it.

Tell madam the camera traps are set.

She's on her way here.

- There's a problem over here. - Ma'am?

Come.

Did you know this watering hole is dry?

Did you know this watering hole is dry?

How long has it been dry?

What's the contractor doing?

He's legislator GK Singh's brother-in-law.

He doesn't listen to us.

If you talk to him, he might listen to you.

A bear, a bear!

It made me jump with fear!

I know bears are vegetarians,

but if you suddenly surprise it, it can tear off your scalp.

So right. A Mr Saiprasad was your predecessor.

One day he suddenly came upon a bear.

Mr Saiprasad let out a roar and the bear ran for the hills.

Saiprasad was a great man.

He kept us all on a tight rein. A superman!

A superman!

What's the contractor's name?

Manish. Mr Manish.

- Call him to the office tomorrow. - Yes, madam.

You know what happens when watering holes dry up?

- Yes, madam. - What happens?

Are you responsible for the watering holes?

'Please keep the door closed.'

Ma'am, you arrived here a month ago

and we only just meet.

My brother-in-law is busy with the elections.

So time flies campaigning.

Madam, some barfi?

Orange-flavoured. They're in season.

My mother-in-law used it. Now she's fine.

Yes, madam.

You get paid on time?

Yes, madam.

So why isn't the work done?

Maybe pastries or cakes are more to your taste?

Show cause notice.

Ma'am!

It's such a minor issue for such a big jungle.

You have all the power.

- Please be lenient with me. - Sir.

I saw your car outside.

I just dropped by.

- So we get to meet. - Yes, sir.

- How's GK? - Fine, sir.

His knees still aching?

A little. Campaigning means running around, sir.

Don't worry.

I'm getting him special oil made from jungle herbs.

I didn't want to stress you, but I had better tell you now.

Prancing about like a deer.

Vidya, I have urgent work with him.

OK? Come on.

My gate is broken.

- I'll send someone. - When?

Madam, shall I give the barfi to the staff?

'The election battle is on!'

It's a free for all here. Everyone wants their way.

Remember this is a new posting, Vidya.

It'll soon work out.

That's not it, Pawan. It's been 9 years. No growth, no incentive.

As soon as I get my promotion in December, I'll resign.

Vidya, how can you resign now?

My company is in a bad way because of the recession.

Many have lost their jobs.

And you know how poorly I did in the appraisals.

Because of Noronha. Bloody idiot.

Remember what he said? "He works but has no passion."

He wants passion?

The idiot.

At least you have a government job.

Recession-proof, benefits and job security too.

'Don't even consider resigning.

'Just do your work.

'And take home your salary.

'I never aimed to be the CEO.

'Nor did you want to be Chief Warden in the Forest Department.

'You know what I mean?'

I was sitting on the hillock. I heard the tiger roar and ran.

Hello. Yes, what is it?

What? Where? OK.

- Babbal, take me to Jondra. - Yes, madam.

- Was it a tiger? - I don't know.

Must be a tiger, madam.

Why? What makes you think that?

It's just the lay of the land, madam.

Jungles and fields are interconnected.

To go from one part of the jungle to the other,

they must cross the fields.

So the lives of both animals and people are endangered.

These pugmarks belong to a different tiger.

So you didn't see it?

No, madam, I didn't see it. I ran as fast as I could.

Mohan!

All routine, madam. You shouldn't have bothered coming.

Informing you is protocol.

Let's go to the kill site.

When did you first see the tiger?

A week ago. It comes in the evenings

when the cattle are grazing. It looks and goes away.

If you knew its movements, why didn't you tell us?

Well? Why didn't you tell us?

This is the season they come.

He's right, madam.

The tiger must've attacked it about 50 metres from here.

Then dragged it and dragged it, and dragged the buffalo here.

But I can't make out if it's male or female.

There's no need to worry. But you must stay alert.

Pasha is the only male tiger here.

Last week I saw another tiger as I was walking home.

But it fled into the bushes.

I couldn't identify it, but I've entered it in the logbook.

The paperwork is done. The camera traps are set up.

- Good. - Listen carefully!

I don't want to see any of you in the jungle. OK?

What are you saying, sir? So where can we go?

Where will our cattle graze?

OK! So lead them to their death and collect the compensation.

Compensation? Our cattle are dying.

One minute. Mohan!

Look, we all know

a tiger returns to eat its prey.

The cameras are in place.

We'll have the footage tomorrow. Then we'll identity the tiger. OK?

I'll be off.

Madam, you must do something soon. Our livelihood is at stake.

- We can ask the Bhopal office... - Sir!

It won't be long.

If you don't bring your cattle here, the tiger will have nothing to hunt.

It'll just go back into the jungle.

I'll leave now.

Faster!

Any faster I'll trip.

WARNING!

OK.

- Jai Hind, sir! - Jai Hind.

- Identified the tiger? - Not yet, sir.

We'll need a DNA sample to be sure of its identity.

DNA sample? Where do we find a DNA collector?

'The moth knew deep in his heart, loving the flame, life would depart

Noorani? How can you do it?

In 2017, I attended a DNA workshop. You sent me there, sir.

Yes. Correct! I sent you there.

You can. He can.

- Sir...? - One second.

Vidya, our new DFO.

This is Hassan Noorani.

The college nearby, Chaganlal Maganlal. He's professor of Zoology there.

That's his first claim to fame. Claim no. 2:

He's a butterfly expert.

Not butterfly, sir. Moth.

'Maut?' Death? The Lord of Death?

Moth, sir. Lepidoptera, patanga, parwana.

That moth! Got it.

Moths remind me of a poem.

Recite, sir!

Please, please, sorry.

'The moth knew deep in his heart

'Loving the flame, life would depart'

Bravo!

'If by chance he was born again

'He'd fly to the flame only to be slain!'

Excellent!

Good, no? Nice!

A great poet. Ahmed Ferozabadi.

Sir, it's Faridabadi. Ahmed Faridabadi.

- Ferozabadi. - Faridabadi, sir.

- Ahmed Faridabadi? - Yes, sir.

Ahmed Faridabadi! Correct.

How can a professor be wrong?

So, it's done?

- Yes, sir. - The DNA...

I'll do it, ma'am.

Sir, what about the proposal I gave you?

We talked about it, sir.

Yes, yes! The proposal?

Correct, correct. One second.

Vidya, on Sunday evening

Noorani wants to stage a show for the villagers.

Done? Done!

Thank you, sir.

Come, come.

Kaka!

Yes?

How did it get in?

- You know the brown female cat? - No, I don't.

You do know her! This is her daughter.

Don't let her inside. I really don't like cats.

But, madam, you know that old one-eyed tom cat?

It has a huge face. You can see it on the roof.

- So? - He attacks pigeons.

He's eyeing this kitten.

So I brought her inside for her safety.

OK. But keep her on the verandah. Don't let her in here.

Give her something to eat. Some fish, or whatever there is.

Yes.

Come, sweetie. Your granny lived here. So did your mummy.

Your other grandma too.

They love a peaceful life! If you go into the jungle,

Brothers! Animals are not our enemies.

They just love something we love too. What's that?

Chocolate! Mobile!

what will happen, my friends?

Tell me what will happen.

The tiger will think you're food and have a quick bite.

Will you go into the jungle?

No, we won't go!

- What will the tiger do to you? - Eat us up.

Very good.

You're strolling in the jungle and you see the tiger. What then?

Careful!

Freeze like a statue.

If you stand perfectly still, he'll quietly walk away.

See?

Madam, will you say a few words?

Vidya madam is our new Divisional Forest Officer.

Please come.

Thank you.

Namaste.

Noorani-ji,

our tiger, Mr Sagar, and the village headman, Mr Sunil Uikey.

On behalf of the Forest Department,z I'd like to extend my thanks

for sharing your problems with us...

"When GK returns to power, our time will surely flower!

"When GK returns to power, our time will surely flower!

"When GK returns to power, our time will surely flower!

"When GK returns to power, our time will surely flower!"

I thank you all for coming here this evening.

It's our good fortune that the esteemed legislator,

Mr GK is with here today.

Applause!

I am the only one who can solve your problems.

You no longer need to take your goats into the jungle to graze.

To all livestock owners!

I promise to deliver cattle feed to your home. And free at that!

I will also erect electric fences round your fields.

So no wild animals will dare enter your land.

"When GK returns to power, our time will surely flower!"

And as far as the tiger goes,

this is our territory, not his!

If the tiger dares to enter our space,

we'll teach him a lesson,

and dispatch him to a zoo or a circus!

"When GK returns to power, our time will surely flower!

"When GK returns to power. our time will surely flower!

"When GK returns to power. our time will surely flower!

"When GK returns to power. our time will surely flower!"

Are you thirsty? Go, you can wander about.

Get these goats out of here!

I have a lot of respect for women.

Madam, they won't let us near the body. How will we take it away?

- Where's Mohan? - On sick leave.

- Sick leave? What's wrong? - He's sick.

Shut up!

Till GK Singh and Mr Bansal get here

and take responsibility for his death, no one touches the body.

PK, I need a DNA sample to identify the animal that killed him.

Quiet! You people perform on stage for the benefit of GK's campaign.

- What's going on? - This is Mr PK Singh. Ex-legislator.

Madam is our new DFO.

Why are you stopping my men from doing their job?

You were a legislator yourself.

You know it's against the law to obstruct government procedure.

Madam, don't teach me the law.

You're like a sister to me.

GK and Bansal are always desperate to be seen.

But when there's trouble, they send a lady officer.

Mr PK, can we talk in private? Please.

What happened is terrible. It shouldn't have happened.

I'm in charge now.

The body will rot if it isn't moved.

It'll attract maggots.

Madam, you're not trying to understand my words.

Trust me. We'll do whatever needs doing.

Let them carry on!

Where are you going?

- To get a DNA sample. - Mr PK has agreed to let us through.

Please step aside.

- Do I tie it here? - No, over there.

The left paw.

People come to me for help.

My father was a legislator too. Elected four times.

Serving people ran in his blood.

I respect you, madam, so I'm letting it go this time.

Step back. Make way.

For your kind information,

Lift the lever. Careful.

Put it down.

All sides done?

It must be secured on all four sides.

Shukla, it's fine there. The cage is all set up.

If we live near animals,

we must co-exist with them.

And understand them.

All done?

The tiger will be lured inside.

Mr Bansal, these men are hunters. DK and Ali.

They've killed 24 tigers and 6 leopards.

6 tigers and 24 leopards.

Anything salty to munch on?

They'll do your job.

I'm sorry.

I cannot give you permission.

our department has made all the arrangements.

A rescue team is ready.

A committee of experts is on standby.

The cages have been set up.

I promise, you'll have no cause for complaint.

You must be very busy nowadays.

Yes! Busy serving the public!

So busy you didn't even see the victim.

I met the lady DFO.

She was there? Nice gesture, very good.

Actually, I was out of town. On tour.

Look, Mr Bansal, there'll always be transfers and tours.

If this gets out of hand, there'll be big trouble.

I understand.

Sir, remember I talked about a transfer?

Sir, of course I'm here to work for you.

But please transfer me anywhere.

I don't like this place, sir.

Can't you hear me?

She must be studying.

Why must you nag her?

Poor Montu doesn't get anything to eat.

His mother eats it all up.

I'll tie them up separately.

- Montu, come, come. - Yesterday his mother ate it all.

Don't get distracted.

- Do your homework. - That's what I'm doing.

Have you no shame?

The compensation cheque.

I don't want it.

What use is it to me?

We were together for years. What use is a cheque?

Your tiger has endangered all our lives. What's your solution?

- Our goats are starving. - We had to go into the jungle.

You were warned, weren't you? Then why did he go into the jungle?

Pyarelal-ji!

- It's T13, sir. - It's Joni, sir.

Lakhan is dead and you talk about warning us.

You know why he went there.

His goats were starving.

If they'd died, how would Lakhan have survived?

If your department can't do anything, we will.

No, no, no.

Don't take the law into your own hands. You'll end up in jail.

- Is that your advice? - Look, I'm telling you...

Carry on.

You know the land where our cattle used to graze?

Saiprasad has planted teak trees there.

It's a teak plantation now.

We aren't allowed there. Where was your law then?

Where are we supposed to go?

To the jungle, where else?

Your name?

Jyoti.

I'm on the village committee.

Jyoti, I'm so glad you told me. I'll make sure something is done.

We'll see.

That's a female.

and mistook Lakhan for its prey.

- Joni. - No, it's T13.

It's Joni.

Make up your minds! T13? Or Joni?

It's T12.

- So it's T12 now! - Yes, sir.

- What makes you so sure? - She has a mark on her forehead.

A mark?

See the mark on her forehead? It's T12. Neelam's daughter.

Who is her father?

- Could be Star Male. - What?

Or T1. Maybe it's T1.

Amazing! They lead complicated lives too.

This is T12 when she was four months old.

I took this photo then.

- Isn't she sweet? - Adorable.

Here she is with her mother Neelam.

You know the man who got killed? The tiger must've got confused

That's why the unfortunate incident occurred.

Sir, do you remember my proposal?

We should move everyone out

and convert the whole area into a national park.

Sir, people depend on the jungle and vice-versa.

We should not lose this balance.

I agree, sir. We must find a solution, not create new problems.

Very well.

We'll set up a monitoring committee. Send a recommendation.

That's enough for today.

- I'd like to discuss something, sir. - What?

Bansal sir! Mr GK's driver is here.

So? What is it to me?

Cat got your tongue? What's he want?

- The oil. - The oil?

Saiprasad has planted teak trees on the land

where the villagers' cattle grazed.

So?

So they're forced to go to the jungle, sir.

Found it?

What are you saying, Vidya?

According to the annual plan, we must plant 100,000 trees every year.

That was the only fertile land.

There's no other fertile land nearby.

We were ordered to plant trees, so we had to.

- So where can their cattle graze, sir? - Wherever! Not our problem.

They can go anywhere. This area is so huge.

They can use civilian land. No one's stopping them.

Let them go there.

This is too much! Not our problem.

What must we focus on? The tiger! Get it?

Focus on the tiger.

Where the hell did I put it?

- Mr Noorani. - Sir?

I've lost a tiny bottle of oil. Is it there?

Maybe it's there.

Carry on. So what's your next move? I'm listening.

The cages from the National Park have arrived.

When all the camera traps are set,

we can track T12's movements.

If a cobweb gets into a tiger's eye, hunting becomes difficult.

No, sir.

What a pain! Can't keep anything safe.

Can you help me? Look in the bedside table drawer...

The goat looks terrified.

- The tigress's pugmarks. - They're everywhere.

She circled the cage all night.

But she didn't enter it. She's a sharp one!

She won't fall for our trap.

You were saved, kiddo.

How will we find the tiger?

Tigers do not like the heat. They prefer shaded areas.

They like walking on open paths. No creepers or spiders in their way.

They make scratch marks on the trees with their claws,

So they prefer open paths, the river, the canals.

Pugmarks tell us if a tiger has passed this way.

Watch it!

Go slow. Be careful.

If you go into the jungle 100 times, you might see the tiger once.

But one thing's for sure, the tiger has seen you 99 times!

Be alert.

Let me know if you hear the faintest sound.

The tiger always leaves signs.

Scratch marks or pugmarks.

or leave pugmarks on the ground.

If you see either of these signs, what must you do?

Come and tell us at once.

If the birds cry out or the monkeys are agitated

then let us know.

They are all signs that a tiger is nearby.

Keep alert and stay safe.

Here, sir.

'T12 was spotted in the fields at Chandrakuan.

- 'Get there on the double. Over.' - OK, sir!

- Who saw it first? - I did.

Is there a raised viewing platform nearby?

- Yes, ma'am. - Take me there.

Let's go.

He saw the tiger first.

Please be calm! Let us do our job.

What's going on?

Stop!

Is someone there?

Go back! Do not chase the tiger!

Look over there. Look everywhere!

It's not our job to control crowds on civilian land. Let's go.

Look over there. That's where the sound is coming from.

Hi.

Pawan, I've decided...

One minute, one minute.

Yes, Vidya?

It's a big mess here.

I've decided to sort things out.

teak trees. It benefitted us.

They're all here. Why not say 'hi'?

- Hi, Vidya. - Hi, Gaurav.

- Lady Tarzan! - Hey, guys!

- Hi, Vidya. I'm Jude Noronha. - Hello, Mr Noronha.

He muted the TV as soon as he called you.

And we lost a wicket.

Vidya, what is it? Shall I go to the other room?

No, no, no.

We'll talk tomorrow. I must have an early night.

Long day in the field tomorrow.

OK. OK, bye then.

Bye!

Tuffy, don't worry. I won't abandon you.

This land was lying idle, madam.

Only the villagers used it for grazing.

So we used the land to plant

What's the point of this land, if it's of no use to the villagers?

You're right, madam.

Is there any other grazing land nearby?

We'll check, madam.

Madam, this is Compartment 519-A. It'll do.

Let's inspect the land. If it's OK, we'll start the process quickly.

Yes, madam.

Good morning, madam. How are you?

I'm fine, thank you. And you are?

I thought we'd meet in your office.

Then I heard you were here.

I am Ranjan Rajhans alias Mr Pintu.

In Ratanpur, my estate was converted into a resort.

Ratandhan Nature Retreat.

If you and your family feel like a break, just say the word.

was a famous hunter during the British Raj.

Thank you. What brings you here?

I'm a conservationist.

Oh! Are you working with an NGO?

No, madam. I'm a conservationist by birth.

Meaning?

I can look into a tiger's eyes and tell if it's a man-eater or not.

I see.

I came to help the Forest Department.

Thank you but we have a good team.

We don't need anyone's help.

I've killed 7 tigers and 32 leopards in 6 states, madam.

Experience counts for something.

Tell me something.

- How many have you captured alive? - Excuse me?

I'm totally against working with private hunters.

Besides, whatever needs doing, we'll do it.

Think it over, madam.

We're a family of four generations of hunters.

My grandfather, Jung Bahadur Rajhans,

Kala Khatta? Mango?

I have to inspect some land now. Thank you.

♪ How you spurned my love ♪

♪ How you spurned my love ♪

♪ You robbed me of all joy ♪

♪ How you spurned my love ♪

♪ How you spurned my love ♪

♪ You robbed me of all joy ♪

♪ How you spurned my love ♪

Ma'am, what will you have?

So, after 6 years behind a desk, finally, field work.

- No, I'll have that. - Whiskey?

Hello, Nangia sir!

- I didn't know you were... - Vidya Vincent!

Yes!

- When did you arrive? - Just now.

Surprise visit.

I was on tour. So I thought I'd stop by.

Congratulations on your promotion.

Thank you.

Nandita? She's OK.

How many months has it been? Two?

A month and half. Still settling in.

Every new posting has its challenges.

I heard about what happened yesterday.

We had a foolproof plan, sir. Our team was so disheartened.

The local politicians have made it an election issue.

The problem is more complex than it looks.

You have a tough job on your hands.

But keep a thick skin. Face the challenges bravely.

Keep up the good work.

It means a lot coming from you, sir.

I've read your case studies at the Forestry Institute.

They're still talked about.

Which ones?

The way you handled the poachers in Panna.

- That was extraordinary. - Please! That was ages ago.

I was the department's angry young man then.

Best days of my career.

How is Nandita-ji?

We've parted ways.

- I'm so sorry. I... - No, no. It's OK.

It was the right thing to do.

It's hard finding a partner who understands the responsibility of a forest officer.

And how is Mr...?

Pawan. He's good.

He's in Mumbai.

♪ I need a cup of hot tea, and a girl to stir it! ♪

There's a training seminar next week. I hope you'll make it.

Good. It'll be helpful for you.

I'll be there, sir.

Jai Hind, sir.

Look who's here! How are you?

- All well, Mohan? - All good, sir.

Mr Bansal!

Sir, what a surprise! Did you ask what he'll have?

Please come.

We'll need 15 days to cut the crop.

This will be ready in 20-25 days.

Then we'll buy a motorcycle.

Can you even ride one?

I'll learn. Can't be that difficult.

Sakshi doesn't stop playing. Never studies.

- She won't get work after she marries. - You crazy?

She's a real athlete. She runs so fast.

Sakshi! Boys and girls!

Where are you going? Come here!

She drives me crazy.

- Whose idea was it to go there? - Hers!

- It was his. - It was hers.

It was his idea.

She told us to go into jungle.

Why are you laughing?

What's so funny?

My son is leaving for college. I'll cook him something.

Vegetables and bread.

- Shall I go? - Yes.

I'll fetch some wood from the jungle.

- Go through here. - Hmm.

- It's really tough. - I'm sure.

- Where's Pawan now? - In Mumbai.

Need sugar.

Take a selfie. It's the rage now.

Just a minute.

Vidya!

Saiprasad!

- How are you? - Fine. And you?

They've been singing your praises.

They talk about you wherever I go.

Is that so? Who's been talking about me?

Pyarelal. The villagers. Everyone.

Can I confess something? It was a tough posting.

The first two months were a nightmare.

Then I learned how to handle things.

Karuna.

Thank you.

- Hello! - Hi.

The Forest Department is a legacy of the British Raj.

So work like them. Bring in the revenue,

your superiors are happy, promotion guaranteed.

You know the score. You're smart.

Hello, Nangia sir.

Oh! Vidya Vincent.

- Please. - Thank you!

I'm glad you came.

What news of your tiger?

Things seem to be under control.

Good, good.

Interesting bag.

From my previous posting. Thank you!

Doing nothing will achieve nothing.

I'll teach them a lesson.

You show up now? We reported it 3 hours ago.

Why are you here?

Teach him a lesson!

And so the EIA was created

Stop, please stop!

Mr Noorani, don't go any further. The villagers are furious.

They set fire to our jeep. Our guard Mukesh was beaten up.

You'll get hurt if you do the DNA test.

Let's go back.

Is a balance between development and environment essential?

But if you choose development, you can't save the environment.

Save the environment, then you break development's heart.

to assess the environmental impact of all projects.

So when discussing development, we don't forget the environment.

- Do you have the salary file? - Yes, sir.

I need it today.

Tell him PK is here.

I know, Mr PK, but I'm telling you...

Bansal! Bansal!

Stop!

Bansal!

Bansal!

You can't go there!

Stop them! What's going on?

Bansal!

Bansal!

Too busy campaigning for GK? Made a mistake, eh?

Hey! Where's Bansal?

Let's look here.

- Don't hit me. - You shut up!

I made a mistake, a mistake.

I'll do whatever you say. I made a mistake.

You made a mistake?

You didn't even come to see the victim? Have you no shame?

You'll be rewarded for your efforts.

Let him go. He has weak lungs.

Let go, please.

Get him some water.

Move aside.

- Give him some air. - We're only talking.

Are you all right?

No point getting stressed.

Find a solution in 24 hours.

Problem solved.

OK.

Pandit-ji, what about my...?

Your problems will be solved, Bansal-ji.

She seems to hunt every seven or eight days.

Sir, Mr Noorani did the DNA test.

The results are in. As suspected, it's T12.

Nice! It's T12.

Sir, as per orders, we can't kill her.

We must capture her and release her in the National Park.

To capture the tigress, we'll study the camera footage carefully...

...and study her movements.

Time: 2.40.

Look carefully. You'll see her pugmarks.

Both left and right.

We'll study it and we'll know when and where to trap it.

With her movements,

we must also study her feeding patterns.

If she's seen on the 6th day,

it means she might hunt in that area a day or two later.

Understand?

That means we need to be alert in those areas.

Based on our information, our team will try to find the tigress.

Once we find her, we'll trap her and tranquilise her.

The tranquilisation experts are here from Kanha.

No need for all this, madam.

Just trust me. I'll handle it.

- What's your plan? - I never plan.

A God-gift. All in here.

I can look into a tiger's eyes and tell if it's a man-eater or not.

- Oh! Just by looking into its eyes? - Absolutely!

Tell you what, let's make the tiger's horoscope.

Once we find her, you can look into her eyes and enlighten us.

The tranquilisation experts will be ready.

It's not a joke. Vidya!

Hunting is no child's play.

Mr Bansal, you'll see,

if things go wrong you'll be held responsible.

No, no, no. That won't happen. We'll work as a team. OK?

Mr Pintu, you'll go with our trackers. Use the tranquiliser dart.

And if that fails, no problem. You'll know what needs doing.

But I want the job done fast. No time wasting. OK?

Here. This is the area.

Be ready tomorrow.

Who's covering which beat tomorrow?

Stop! Stop!

It's T12's poop.

Absolutely fresh. Six hours old.

No, sir. That's a leopard's droppings.

Not a leopard! It's T12's. She's somewhere close by.

We must find her. She isn't far.

No, sir. Look carefully. It's leopard's poo.

I've seen it. Why are you arguing with me?

You're looking at years of experience.

Hey, you!

Come here.

What did you find?

T12's pugmark.

The tigress must have crossed the river here. See the pugmarks?

Very fresh. Two or three hours old.

- Her pugmark. - Madam!

Pugmarks here too.

Don't yell at him! He's telling the truth. He isn't stirring us up.

According to protocol, we can't track at night. So we'll stop now.

She could be heading from this jungle to the other jungle.

But there's a field and village in between.

- The Badarpur village. - Yes.

Alert the villagers. I think she'll pass through at night.

- Send some forest guards there. - Yes, madam. Mukesh will go.

We'll start in the other jungle tomorrow.

Yes, madam.

A warning from the Forest Department!

No one must enter the jungle or fields for 48 hours.

A tigress is on the prowl.

Make sure your cattle are safe. And your children.

Hey, Forester! Switch off that megaphone!

I own 80 acres here. Don't stir up my farmhands.

She's probably somewhere on this side.

He's warning us not to go to the fields. A tigress is on the prowl.

You labourers had better come to work. No excuses.

Excuses! Your workers are explaining something to you.

There's a tigress on the prowl in your fields. Don't you get it?

- Shut up, you old hag! - Is that the way to talk?

If there's a tigress about, no one will work your land.

Shut up, you old hag!

- A fresh pugmark. - She can't be far away.

One minute, Mr Pintu.

Do you take Mr Pintu for some novice?

Don't shoot!

That's Pasha. Not T12. Pasha is a male tiger.

Shut up! You nuts?

My aim was perfect. You made me miss the target.

That was Pasha. T12 has...

Must you insist on teaching me how to identify a tiger?

If that tiger kills another man, you'll be responsible.

I'll shoot you instead.

That wasn't T12.

What the hell are you doing? Get in!

Roaming about like brave little bunnies.

- Let's go. - It was a male tiger.

Drive! Let's go.

Sir, it's the truth.

It was Pasha, a male tiger, not a female.

He even threatened to shoot me.

- Why would I lie, sir? - Shut up!

Don't talk nonsense! What proof it was Pasha?

He's an expert. He wouldn't just fire.

Sir, Mr Pintu loves hunting.

He wants to beat his own record. It's sending out the wrong message.

If the solution is to shoot the tiger, why have a Forest Department at all?

- He'd happily shoot any tiger. - As if! I'll talk to him.

Please, sir.

I'll talk to Pintu. I'll handle him.

I'm on it.

OK, sir.

Some water. Water!

This is the famous hunter, Ranjan Rajhans, alias Mr Pintu.

Namaste!

We invited him here specially.

He'll save you from the man-eating tigress.

Applause!

The truth is the Forest Department only cares about their jungle.

They don't give a damn about you.

They're making fools of us.

Our region was hit by malaria last year. How many died?

If you work, it might lessen your dependency on the jungle and farming.

35, 40.

- GK didn't bring a single doctor. - Right.

He's just fooling us.

If GK had done any work in the last five years,

he would not need a hunter to boost his election chances.

Have no fear.

I will have blood for blood.

That bloodthirsty tigress will have to pay for her sins.

So, if you hear where the tigress is,

come and tell us first.

"When GK comes to power, our time will surely flower!

"When GK comes to power, our time will surely flower!"

- "Who is the most loyal brother? - PK, PK!"

- "Who is the most loyal brother? - Brother PK!"

A token from the Forest Department to compensate for your wage loss.

Madam, there are many women here

who can make things from bamboo.

They can weave baskets and rice cleaners

and even colour them.

That's wonderful!

Our department will help you sell your goods.

The camera footage shows signs the tigress.

She's bound to come where there are plenty of deer.

She might even be heading to the river.

Let's inform madam immediately.

- Pintu must not hear. - Not a chance!

Understand?

Forest Friends, these fields and this jungle belong to you.

It's your responsibility to protect them.

It's simple.

If the tiger exists, so does the jungle.

If the jungle exists, there's rain. If it rains, there's water.

If there's water, there's human life.

Very good, very good.

We must save the jungle first. Make friends with the animals.

Animals and people are all one.

Hey, brother!

We're forbidden to go into the jungle.

Take your cattle to the land the Forest Department has given us.

Our department has allotted you land for grazing your cattle.

Avoid the jungle for now.

There are many rumours being spread, don't believe any of them.

Have some.

Solve our problems and we'll get ten villages to vote for you.

Brother, your problems all will vanish. Don't worry.

I can shoot a tiger from a kilometre away with this rifle.

This rifle has shot 25 tigers.

Can I hold it?

- May I touch it? - Touching only.

- Anushka. - Sir?

Take over the class.

I have some urgent work.

Noorani! What's the hurry?

Read this?

'200 forest guards are looking for a man-eating tigress.'

That's right. We're trying.

They don't mention your name.

Sir, what's in a name? The pleasure is in the work.

Come and see the jungle sometime.

She's made her way from there to here.

- She may be heading to Jalori Beat. - Why there?

Deer graze there, so she'll get to eat.

Everything is fine.

Or she might come to this canal to drink.

- That's unlikely. - Why?

The Forest Friends are monitoring the area.

She won't come this side.

Ignore the rumours. I don't have any further information.

Here comes Bansal.

I'm Nirmohi, the journalist. Any progress on T12?

Yes, yes, things are moving.

My name is Charandas. What's going on, sir?

- What do you mean? - How long more?

They say the opposition has told you not to capture the tiger.

So the government's under pressure and people get fired up.

Really? Who said that?

Phone forwards, sir.

Forwards are a dime a dozen. I even got one today.

In Mumbai, they found a diamond inside a potato.

So there's potato panic-buying!

Never mind.

You'll be informed when we hold a press briefing. OK?

Pachode, handle him.

Please, please leave.

- Jai Hind! - Jai Hind.

What's the update?

Sir.

- Who's that? - T12 and her two cubs.

What a pain!

So capture the cubs with the mother. More work for you.

Don't let them fool you.

The cubs will be man-eaters like their mother.

Sparing them is a big mistake.

What logic is that?

You want to be a hero by killing milk-drinking cubs?

Bansal, keep this butterfly expert away from me.

Please, please. Calm down!

We're a team. Let's work as a team.

Sir, we have no proof the cubs are man-eaters.

We must protect them.

Excuse me, madam.

I know everything there's to know about animals.

You're less experienced.

What scientific proof have you to say the cubs are man-eaters?

Find a solution. Calm down.

No animal is a man-eater. It's just hungry.

The notion is wrong.

We'll find a solution!

- We'll find a solution. We'll do something. - OK.

Please.

Section 26, Indian Forest Act, 1927.

It's a jackal.

Point the light that way.

If there's any movement around here, I'm informed immediately.

Who gave you permission to come here?

Must I ask for permission to do my job?

I could have you punished for breaking the law.

- Pyarelal! - Yes, madam.

Trespassing in the jungle without permission.

Section 9, Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.

Using high intensity lights in the jungle at night.

Entering the forest illegally to hunt.

You're caught red-handed.

Know how many friends I have in high places?

Is that so? Tell us more about your friends in high places.

Babbal is recording you.

Amar, turn the car around.

Hard over.

Reverse!

Can you drive or can't you? Turn the wheel.

Keep reversing.

We'll send this letter to the NTCA.

Vidya-ji!

Sorry to bother you so late.

- Not at all. I'm glad you came. - Namaste!

Reshma and my daughter, Ayesha.

- Hi! - Vidya ma'am.

This isn't a first for Pintu.

I have a long list of his offences.

Whenever he's called to capture an animal,

not a single animal has survived. Not one!

Bansal will fry too.

Noorani-ji, if we send a report,

a committee will consider it. It'll take time.

How do we stop Pintu till then?

I think we should talk to Mr Nangia.

Don't say a word to Nangia.

We should send this letter to the higher authorities.

Let me talk to him. He's a well-wisher. Trust me.

One minute. I'll be right back.

No, sir. When I heard, I landed there and found Pintu.

He told me he knows people in high places.

That's what he said. There's no doubt about it.

Yes, sir. Thank you.

He says Mr Pintu is leaving in the morning.

He said there's no point complaining. They're all in it together.

Vidya-ji, think it over.

Our case is strong. We have witnesses too.

We shouldn't let this opportunity go.

There's no time.

Either we fight or we save the tigress.

Hurry up!

Load the bags up.

Quick!

Mr Pintu, how many tigers have you shot recently?

What did you say? Clear off!

Your Mr Nangia turned out to be a magician.

The hunter flew away at 3am!

Good riddance!

A tiger always returns to its prey at least once.

They're heading that way.

Antelopes graze around there.

These days I only see pugmarks in my dreams.

The deer killed two days ago? We found images of T12 near it last night.

At least she came back to feed.

Come, let's sit down.

T12 is as sharp as a razor.

Whenever we've set a trap for her, she somehow figures it out

and heads to another part of the jungle.

- Please get the luggage down. - Yes, madam.

- Hi! - Hi!

- I have a surprise for you. - What?

- It's a surprise. - Please tell me.

- At least act surprised, please. - Tell me.

Surprise!

My daughter-in-law looks a proper officer!

You look very tired. Are you tired?

What an adorable cat!

I'm glad you have a pet kitten. Practice for the future.

What practice, Mummy? My Tuffy is very independent.

No diapers, no school fees, no trouble.

Your wife is a toughie too!

But she's right, Ma.

Cats are no problem.

If we had a kid, I'd go bald. Like Papa.

Our son is always making fun of his father's bald head.

But he has a sweet nature.

Talking of nature, you said we'll go to the forest on Sunday.

Sure, we can go. Why not?

I might be busy. My driver Babbal will take you.

Not Babbal. Our bride, the Forest Officer, will take us!

- Tomorrow is Sunday. Isn't it a holiday? - I have work.

You'd make Pawan's mother so happy if you took us.

- OK, OK. Enjoy, enjoy! - Enjoy?

- Why didn't you tell me? - Hardly a surprise then.

Was Kaka's cooking OK?

You're just as you were... in college.

Not at all.

Yes, you are.

I'm not.

Shall I put the light off?

- What was that? - Is everything all right?

- Mummy, everything's fine. - All fine.

Fresh marks. The cubs are with her.

It's T12.

She's come a long way.

Last time we spotted T12, she was here.

- Now she's here. Correct? - Yes, sir.

Good. T12 is making her way back to the jungle.

If she keeps going, she'll soon end up in the National Park.

The river is there too.

Lots of small animals breed there. She'll get to eat.

- There's a problem. - What?

This.

There was a jungle here till recently.

Now there's this. A copper mine.

The jungle over there? That's where T12 and her cubs are now.

The National Park over there is where she's headed.

We've made a highway there. A factory here - all destroyed!

How will she make it?

My husband gave it to me on Karwa Chauth.

♪ He follows me wherever I go ♪

♪ That street lover ♪

♪ Whistling at me ♪

♪ Playing his games ♪

♪ Whistling at me ♪

♪ Playing his games ♪

♪ Calling out my name in the middle of the street ♪

♪ Making signs at me ♪

This bracelet? It's called Meena Kumari.

You can't spend your whole life looking after dogs and cats.

- Lovely design. - Made in Lucknow.

I see.

Do you celebrate Karwa Chauth in the South?

- The custom doesn't exist there. - Shall we go? I'm ready.

- Must you look so plain? - Plane?

No, no! A plain Jane. No bangles, no necklace.

What about that 9-carat diamond necklace I gave you?

Mrs Noorani must see it's our bride who's come with us.

Today's kids! I gave her so much jewellery. She never wears it.

It'll please Pawan, sweetie.

Enough!

Now you two must think about children.

I told you, we don't want any children.

It's OK for now. But what happens in your old age?

Travelling, yoga, gardening, reading, writing...

When you're old, you'll need someone to take care of you.

Do you know how much Pawan's mother and I want to see you with children?

Wow! So beautiful.

I don't want to be the fly in the ointment.

I must doll up and you can go as you are.

It'll please your mom. What's wrong with my clothes?

Nothing. Let's go.

You're really looking very beautiful. Vidya!

Reshma-ji, the biryani is delicious. Did you make it?

Hassan's special recipe. He made it.

Hassan Sahib, you made it? What masalas did you add?

Nothing special, Sudha-ji. Fry potatoes in some mustard oil...

A potato's temperament goes with everything!

Did I tell you?

Pawan is the Head of Potato Selection at Jethamal Chips.

Really?

Your Babbal took us round and round the jungle for an hour.

I'm the quality control manager, actually.

- What's the difference? - Big difference, Mummy.

It's not the same thing.

I've always wanted to know something.

- How come chips are all the same size? - Because...

Reshma-ji, tell me, you live in the jungle,

they're always busy, so how do you get by?

I get by. Besides we're moving to Mumbai soon.

Mumbai?

I was about to tell you. A private college has offered me a job.

The salary's good and it'll be good for my daughter's education.

My brother lives in Mumbai too.

- They'll miss you. - When do you leave?

In a month or two.

Congratulations! Moving is a good idea.

Good or bad. Who knows! I'll leave only after we've found T12.

T12!

Shagun, where are you? We're looking for you.

All we saw were crows.

- Vidya, no work calls on weekends. - Mine's not a corporate job.

Yes, Mohan?

What? Where?

I'm on my way.

It's Mohan. He says it's urgent. We must leave at once.

- Where to? - Bhoot Palasi Lake.

- What's wrong? - Tell you later.

Excuse me! Reshma, look after them.

Why must you go? Send a junior.

Pawan!

Leaving your food midway brings bad luck.

Mummy, it's work!

Can't you do it tomorrow?

Go with her. It's too late for her to go alone.

I'm coming with you.

Sweetie, be careful.

I'm coming with you.

- Keep this. - Try the 'kheer'.

I'll take care of them.

Shagun. Shagun!

Shagun. Shagun!

Shagun. Shagun!

- Did you inform the police? - They're on their way.

- Shagun, where are you? - Shagun!

Shagun! Shagun!

- Have you found him? - Where are you, Shagun?

His body's been found.

- His body? - Yes. Near the pond.

Shagun!

What happened?

Madam, a body was found near the pond.

I'm monitoring the situation.

It's not safe to go there.

If we this was a city, the government would take immediate action.

Didn't GK Singh promise to save us from the tigress?

Now see!

GK doesn't give a damn about you people.

Or your safety, your future or your lives.

We can't stand by watching this circus. We must do something.

- Not now, madam. They're too angry. - He's right.

Madam, please!

Nothing will happen if you remain silent.

We must raise our voices!

Spare no one.

We will not be calmed down!

Those marks were made by a bear, PK.

I'll do better than you.

What are you staring at? The spectacle of death?

That's what they've come to see. I know their game.

You get paid every time a tiger is saved. Right?

What if you were paid for every life saved?

He was killed by a bear, not a tiger.

We should tell them.

No one will believe you. I'll try and do a DNA test.

Mr GK... Mr PK...

Professor, think carefully before you do anything.

If you try playing with their feelings,

they'll set the whole jungle on fire.

Yes, we will!

We'll spare no one!

Where's the tiger?

PK's is giving bad hooch to people and killing them off...

...while he plays your saviour.

Rubbish!

PK and his men have killed him.

What have you ever done, GK? You talk nonsense!

What have you ever done?

"Down with GK! Down with GK!"

Careful!

Easy! There's a body lying there. What are you doing?

- Are you OK? - Yes.

What happened?

We won't leave tomorrow, if you prefer. We're so worried about you.

Mummy, there's no need to worry. I'm fine.

What's the problem? Tell me.

It's nothing to worry about.

It's very late. We should all go to sleep.

Don't be scared, Amma.

"Down with GK! Down with GK!"

Come, sir.

The people are up in arms against the system. They're furious.

"Down with GK! Down with GK!"

- We will not back down. - No, we won't.

If they don't get justice, they will burn the jungle down.

We will burn the jungle!

Put it down.

The other way around.

Turn it around.

Lift it slightly.

Jai Hind!

Nangia, what's going on? Why did I need to come?

- We're doing our best, sir. - This way, please.

The situation is out of control.

Until a solution is found, Nangia, you stay put.

Mr Pintu will lead the operation.

He's an old friend.

You'll do exactly as he says.

Sir, the man was killed by a bear, not a tiger. We have proof.

- Our new DFO, sir, Vidya Vincent. - Sir.

If 6 out of 10 people believe a tiger killed him, then a tiger did.

Your proof will not shake their belief.

No, sir...

Sir, be rest assured. I've taken charge now.

You look after the situation here. The elections are near.

Should I go campaigning? Or be stuck in a jungle?

- I'll handle it, sir. - OK. Do it!

♪ While others happily joined the monkey's wily game ♪

Look at this bloodthirsty tigress carefully!

Look into her evil eyes.

She waits for nightfall to strike.

She does not attack cattle,

but innocent villagers.

The man-eating tigress is on the prowl. Will the reign of terror end?

♪ Two cats fought over a slice of bread ♪

♪ I'll be judge for you, a wily monkey said ♪

♪ Let's cut the slice in two" ♪

♪ It ate one half so both halves were the same ♪

♪ The cats were conned by the wily game ♪

♪ The monkey ate both halves, feeling no shame ♪

♪ Stealing bricks and clay, not theirs to claim ♪

♪ The snake blamed the cats. They made monkey their master ♪

♪ This monkey business has many a twist and turn ♪

♪ All were short-changed, no money left to burn ♪

♪ This monkey business has many a twist and turn ♪

♪ In slumber I was shaven clean. Was it a nightmare? Or a dream? ♪

Don't worry. We're on full alert.

If we find any sign of the tigress, we'll tell you.

We don't want her killed in our name.

♪ Conned, the cats lamented: "Oh, this is demented!" ♪

♪ They asked the animal kingdom for their wisdom ♪

♪ The sheep declared the simple are eaten whole ♪

♪ The bear said: "Swallow honey in a silver bowl" ♪

♪ The jackal let out a peal of laughter ♪

A man once asked another man, "If you come upon a tiger in the jungle,

♪ The weary cats were so weary, their eyes so teary ♪

♪ This is no tale of morality to say the least ♪

♪ But one thing's for sure the monkey had a grand feast ♪

♪ Rumours turn into a typhoon ♪

♪ A fight and a gale ♪

♪ Leaving no difference between true and false tale ♪

She was here last week. And here yesterday.

T12 is making her way to the jungle.

That's wonderful, but make sure Mr Pintu hears nothing.

♪ This monkey business has many a twist and turn ♪

♪ All were short-changed, no money left to burn ♪

♪ This monkey business has many a twist and turn ♪

♪ In slumber I was shaven clean. Was it a nightmare? Or a dream? ♪

"what will you do?"

The man was smart.

He said, "I won't do anything, but the tiger will!"

♪ My heart pounds away ♪

♪ She whistles at me ♪

♪ My heart pounds away. She whistles at me ♪

♪ In the middle of the street, she sends me a sign ♪

♪ Oh yes, the girl winks at me ♪

Mr Pintu!

- Where did you get it? - From the zoo.

'Cheetah calling Lion, Cheetah calling Lion!'

'T12 and her two cubs are heading into the jungle.

'I repeat.

'T12 and two cubs are heading into the jungle.

'Send the tranquilizer team immediately.'

Start the jeeps! To Logur!

Make sure there's no mess up.

- Hurry! - Give me the tranquiliser gun.

Sir, droppings.

Deer droppings, sir.

No sign of the tigress.

We're searching the jungle.

'We'll inform you of any movement.'

Look. Cub pugmarks. Their mother's pugmarks. They went that way.

Pugmarks here too.

Found anything?

No. It was a bison.

Drive!

OK, sir.

It's getting dark.

We'll resume operations tomorrow.

'All teams return to base camp.'

Listen to me. Don't tell anyone. Get it?

Babbal, Aradhana...

Mr Pintu! Mr Nangia's orders.

Stop the jeep.

Stop! See who's coming behind us.

Amar, pull over.

Pull over!

Mr Pintu! We just saw the tigress cross the road.

- Half a kilometre back. - Please hurry, sir!

- Was she alone? - We couldn't see clearly.

- I'll be held accountable. - Ssh!

No need for that. We want to be rid of it too.

Please hurry.

Turn around.

Keep reversing.

- Shall we inform Mr Nangia? - No. I'll handle it.

- What's that? - A male tiger's urine.

- It's against the law. - Ssh. Calm down!

Where did you get it?

- From the zoo. - The zoo!

Mr Pintu, I'll be fired.

Mr Pintu will handle it.

No one will fire you. I'll handle it. Just calm down.

The tigress isn't far from here. She'll hear you and escape.

So be quiet. I'll handle it.

Sir, what have you done?

Her cubs can't be very far.

It is T12, right?

Yes.

Shoot the tranquiliser.

What are you waiting for? Shoot the tranquiliser dart.

What a beauty!

There's something wrong here.

Let's go.

Search that side.

Shine the light over there.

I need some light.

Come on.

The dart was fired later. She was shot first.

Look.

It's a pre-planned murder, Vidya-ji. It's a murder.

This is ridiculous, sir.

We must investigate.

Oh, there's no need for that. I have Mr Pintu's statement. He's clean.

How can you give him a clean chit without an investigation?

It's clear. She was shot, then the dart was fired.

Listen. I know how to handle this situation. I know what I'm doing.

But, sir, why are you avoiding an investigation?

What do you mean, Vidya?

I'm the one in charge here. I'm in charge.

And listen.

Learn to pick your battles.

Pathetic.

Sorry?

You, sir, are pathetic.

How dare you!

Leave!

Coward.

You've done all you could.

If you want to quit your job, we'll get by somehow. It's OK.

We'll manage.

Pawan, can we talk tomorrow?

Yes. Call whenever.

- Bye. - Bye.

Shall I send it to her house?

T12's cubs are now orphaned. They're roaming about hungry.

Can they survive in a dangerous jungle?

How long will the Forest Department take to find them?

They never stop talking, passing it off as news.

Any update on T12's cubs?

- We're tracking them, sir. - Get it over with soon.

This time don't involve politicians or the media.

Don't stress.

The job will be done quietly. Even I won't know about it.

Have you sent Vidya her transfer letter?

It's here, sir.

I have it on me. But she hasn't shown up since yesterday.

Jai Hind.

Office, madam?

Babbal!

Yes, ma'am?

- Take me to Logur. - OK, ma'am.

Hurry.

Come, madam.

Madam...

They ate two chickens. After all they don't have their mother.

- Does anyone else know? - No, no one.

Thank you!

- Thank you, Forest Friends. - Welcome, ma'am.

How can we accept defeat so easily, ma'am?

Mr Noorani, good news.

He's here.

Sir, he won't listen to us.

Welcome! Welcome!

I'm ACF Mohan.

We heard only yesterday you were coming.

We've been waiting. Sir, this is Pyarelal.

Namaste. They sing your praises, sir.

Please...

- Mukesh, bring some tea. - Special tea.

I told you to change this.

The sign will be ready this evening.

This evening, sir.

When was this office last painted?

Only 8 months ago, sir.

Doesn't look like it.

It looks pretty shabby.

Who's the contractor?

Sir, the legislator GK Singh's brother-in-law.

So? Why didn't you complain?

If you talk to him, he might listen to you.

- What's the contractor's name? - Manish, sir.

Call him here tomorrow.

Yes, sir.

Sir, your predecessor was a Madam Vidya. She was very strict.

She had a fight with the contractor.

Next day she gave him a warning.

Sir, she kept us on a very tight rein.

She was terrific. A real superman!

Yes.

Why are all the cameras on this side? What about other side?

- They're in the warehouse. - Warehouse?

That antler is broken. The one at the back.

- Number three. - We'll get it repaired, madam.

What about the crack on its face?

We'll have it repaired.

Ma'am, what about the budget?

I've sent in the proposal. I should get an answer in a few days.

What happened to your list?

I'll check it, madam.

- He's from the time of the British. - He's 70-years old.

From Uttarakhand.