Ranendra Kumar Dhar

ACADEMIC TV SCRIPT For CLUSTER INNOVATION CENTER DELHI UNIVERSITY Entitled : “ Eureka, Eureka ” ( means Discovery ) Dated : 20th January, 2016. STORY The story revolves around a boy named John 14 years old and his parents. His mother Elizabeth and father Peter. They are Anglo Indians and it is based in a north Indian town of Kanpur. John observes from his childhood that his father is having financial problems with the escalating cost of diesel, year after year of how to manage the household expenses. Peter owns a diesel car and is a taxi driver by profession. Elizabeth is an ordinary household wife as she doesn’t earn with no professional skills. John is an observant boy and is much interested in Science from early childhood. As he is growing up, he sees the almost daily conflict of his parents due to the escalating cost of diesel every year on account of, how to manage the household expenses with meagre income of his father. In his mind, he wants to help his dad. He has a toy car which, he himself made which runs on battery. John, thinks that if the battery is removed or filled with water inside the battery instead of regular battery liquid; can the car run is a burning question that torments his mind. Then, he makes some calculations and formulae. In this way, he spends a lot of time writing and making notes. Then, one fine morning, he gets the answer for his problems after many failed attempts. He believed in the saying ‘ try, try until; you succeed ’ . He removed the battery from the car and emptied the battery liquid. After that, put water inside the battery and placed it back in the car. Then, pressed the GO button on the car's remote. The toy car moved and he shouted Eureka, Eureka. I discovered it. John by nature is shy and quite an introvert as a child. He has only one friend Oliver. He tells his discovery to him. First Oliver did not believe him but when he actually saw it, his joy knew no bounds. John asks for a promise, telling Oliver not to tell anyone about his new discovery. He agrees and so, no one knows about this Eureka phenomenon. Oliver asks John to cooperate as he would help his friend. Then, takes out; his smart phone and records, the entire event. Removal of the battery from the car. Drains out the battery liquid. Puts water inside the battery. Again, the water filled battery is put inside the car. Then, the GO button on the car's remote is activated and the car starts moving. John increases, the speed of the car and it is almost flying in the air. It moves in all directions – forward, backward, left, right, circular motion and straight line motion. He then, puts the videos on the social media with the caption ‘ Toy car running on water ' and giving the details of the inventor. The video goes viral in no time. It catches, the attention of one Professor Osaka, Head of Automotive Engineering in Tokyo University. Osaka contacts John and comes to meet him in his house at Kanpur. He sees , the invention for himself and records an entire video on his cell phone. He asked John, how he could do this? John hands over all the notes to Professor Osaka. Professor tells him to wait for a few days as he wants to study them. Elizabeth and Peter are aghast. They simply couldn’t believe of all that is happening before their eyes. Osaka returns after 5 days to John. He asks him to sign on a paper and tells him that he would get 100 million Yen which is about 92, 000 USD for his discovery. John simply was mesmerized and was at a loss of words. He only said that he loved his work and wanted to help his dad. Osaka told them that, he was working on this project for last 20 years but no success awaited him. He then told them that John would be admitted to his department of Automotive Engineering in Tokyo University with a scholarship with free boarding and lodging. The entire scenario changes. They bought a new house and a new car which is a pilot car for John’s discovery gifted by Osaka. John becomes a celebrated scientist. Story ends with captions. RANENDRA KUMA DHAR SENIOUR MEDIA CONSULTANT & ALSO WRITER – DIRECTOR SCENARIOS Scene 1 Bedroom of John’s parents Elizabeth: How would I manage the household when you are giving the same amount each year. Peter, you don’t even increase the household amount. Peter : Elizabeth, are you mad? Seems, you are blind too. Don’t you see that the diesel prices are going up each year and sometimes, even twice a year. How, will I manage? I can’t even increase my taxi fares is the biggest problem and tragedy. The worst part, the fares are controlled by the State. Elizabeth: I am going crazy. How will I manage everything with that meagre amount? Peter: No more of this now, I have to get some pending payments from an office. He bangs the door and goes away. In the next room, John is seen putting, both his hands on the ears and says; enough is enough. Scene 2 John’s room Elizabeth: What the hell is going on, John. You never study but most of the time, I see you scribbling some notes. Stop, all this nonsense for good. Concentrate on your studies. John does not reply as he is deeply engrossed writing something. He doesn’t even look at his mother This makes Elizabeth infuriated with anger. She comes up and violently shakes John. Elizabeth: Are you not listening? John: Yes, I am listening to your fights daily with dad since a child. Now, let me be alone. Elizabeth: Go to hell. She leaves the room, hurriedly. Scene 3 John’s back courtyard or even his back balcony. He is playing with a toy car. The car's remote is in his hands. Suddenly, he takes out the battery from the car. Then, he looks at his pocket and takes out, a bunch of scribbled papers on which, he was writing earlier. Looks at them, very intently. Empties the battery liquid. Nearby is a small bucket of water. He, then puts a dropper inside the bucket and fills it. Next, he puts the same dropper inside the car battery. The battery is full of water and is placed inside the car. Then starts the remote to see if the car moves or not? Nothing moves. John looks depressed. A caption rolls – Seventh try. He does the same thing, all over again. Removal of the battery from the car. Drains out the battery liquid. Puts water inside the battery. Again, the water filled battery is put inside the car. Then, the GO button on the car's remote is activated and the car starts moving. He increases the speed and the toy car is running very fast. Shouts at the top of his voice Eureka Eureka. Scene 4 John’s room John is seen with another boy. His only friend, Oliver. Oliver: Why did you call me so, urgently? John: I will show you something and takes out his toy car. Oliver: Come off it, John. We have played with, this car so many times. Are, you becoming stupid? John: Ok, Ok. Just do me a favour. Close your eyes, Oliver. Oliver: Why? You will do something mischievous. John: No. Now, just do what I say. Close your eyes, please. Oliver closes his eyes. John in the meanwhile, starts his toy car. Oliver opens his eyes. Oliver: Haven’t we played with this car many times? Anything new, Oliver? John: Watch this, Oliver closely. Removal of the battery from the car. Drains out the battery liquid. Puts water inside the battery from the nearby bucket of water. Again, the water filled battery is put inside the car. Then, the GO button on the car's remote is activated and the car starts moving. John increases, the speed of the car and it is almost flying in the air. It moves in all directions – forward, backward, left, right, circular motion and straight line motion. Oliver: What have you done? Water moving the car. John: I only said, Watch it. Oliver hugs John tightly. He takes out his smart phone and asks John to give another demonstration of his discovery. Records everything in totality from the beginning to the end. Then tells John that he would post it in on the social media with the caption ‘ Toy car running on water ' and giving his contact details so that if anyone wants to contact, the inventor John, he / she can do it directly. Scene 5 Professor Osaka room He is the Head of Automotive Engineering in Tokyo University. Keenly watching and observing John’s discovery video ‘ Toy car running on water ' . Writes down the contact details of John and makes a call. Osaka: Can I speak to John? John: Yes, this is John speaking. May I know to whom am I speaking? Osaka: This is Professor Osaka. Head of Automotive Engineering in Tokyo University. Just saw your amazing discovery. Very creditable indeed. John: Thank you, Sir. Osaka: I am coming to meet you. See you, soon; my boy. Scene 6 John’s room Osaka pats John shoulders Osaka: John, can you show me again your discovery. I will record it on my phone. John: Sir, you have already seen it on social media. You want me to repeat it for you. Osaka: Yes, please John. Removal of the battery from the car. Drains out the battery liquid. Puts water inside the battery from the nearby bucket of water. Again, the water filled battery is put inside the car. Then, the GO button on the car's remote is activated and the car starts moving. John increases, the speed of the car and it is almost flying in the air. It moves in all directions. Osaka: Most wonderful, John. John: You are most welcome. Thank you, Sir. Osaka: Have you written anything about your discovery? Any notes etc; ? John: Yes. I will get it for you. He goes to a corner and gets the notes. Osaka: Thank you, John. Just give me 5 days. I will study them and then get back to you. John: Ok, Sir. Scene 7 Drawing room of his house All are present – John’s parents, Oliver and Professor Osaka. Osaka: Peter, you have a very bright, talented son. Peter: Yes, but we could not understand his creative abilities. Osaka: That is true in many cases. Elizabeth: I have always scolded him for not studying and even going to the extent, that you are wasting time for such non-school work. I feel the pain. Osaka: It is with most parents. Nothing new. They cannot understand their creative urge. You, Oliver have done the best thing for all of us and certainly, your friend. God bless you and thank you so much. Oliver: At least, this is much; I can do for my friend, Sir. Osaka takes out a cheque and hands it over to John. Osaka: Please, take this John. It is from Tokyo University at an amount of 100 million Yen close to 92, 000 US dollars. You are invited as a research scholar in my department. Your boarding and lodging is free. Please accept as a token of appreciation. Osaka salutes John and his family in a traditional Japanese way. Film ends with captions. Captions Credit Captions rolls. Last caption ENCOURAGE THE CREATIVITY IN YOUR CHILD NEVER, LET IT GO EUREKA EUREKA RANENDRA KUMA DHAR SENIOUR MEDIA CONSULTANT & ALSO WRITER – DIRECTOR