Polatok
Polatok
Narrated by Shakya Roy Here's Arnab, who's trying to make it big as a cricketer. He comes from a background, which has nothing to do with sports, but still, he dreams of playing for his country one day. But one after another, a number of challenges are thrown at him, with the biggest one forcing him to run for his life. Will Arnab make a comeback, well into his thirties?Social links:
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21: Coach (?)
Ranjan is gearing up for the Ranji Trophy final. He has always kept it a secret, that Arnab is his personal coach. But a talk with his captain makes him doubtful about everything, he goes to Sanjib.
09:00
22: Kolkata-tei Ache
Deepanjan gets a call from Ranjan, and promptly comes to their place. He asks a question or two about Amrita, which irritates Arnab. Later, Deepanjan is in shock when Arnab talks about the incident.
09:36
23: Reel Theke Real
Arnab is training with the likes of Kallis, Gambhir and Brett Lee. He is overwhelmed and in complete awe of everyone around him. The press is getting interested in him as well.
08:30
24: First "Four" Balls..
Arnab is in the first eleven for the next PCL match. He is extremely excited, he shares the news with Sanjib. And both of them are emotional, and right then, Arnab gets a mysterious phone call.
08:02
25: Purono Arnab
Deepanjan is struggling to fathom the whole thing. And Arnab admits that he was enticed by the sum of money, although he didn't take any. Later in the garage, Deepanjan sees him coaching Ranjan, for a moment he finds the old Arnab in front of him.
07:13
26: Eden Gardens
Arnab is entering the Eden Gardens, buzzing with excitement and overwhelming emotions. He is handed the cap from Gambhir, and soon, he is starting his run up, bowling his first ball in the PCL.
10:13
27: Nail Biting Match
The match is poised at an extremely crucial moment. With Kolkata desperately needing a heroic innings from Arnab, and he is facing Malinga. Can Arnab take his team to the finishing line?
08:20
28: Thana Theke Ashchi
A sudden change of everything. Arnab returns to the hotel after his second match, and soon, goes to sleep. He ignores the message on his phone. The next day, he wakes up to the most unfortunate and shocking of news.
07:04
29: Polatok
Arnab is forced to get out of the city and out of the limelight for a few days. The police has given him a clean chit, but the media has constantly labelled him as a traitor. He has lot his contracts, and he does not feel safe anywhere, including his own para.
13:44
30: Baba, Aami Phire Eshechi
Arnab stands in the balcony, waiting for the radio commentary to start for Ranjan's match. Ranjan is off to New Zealand to play for India A. Arnab thinks about the time when Ranjan came to him in Mayapur, and took him back to his city. He goes to the garage.
09:34