Sunlight streams through the window, illuminating a cluttered kitchen. Anupamaa (40s) frantically washes dishes, her eyes glued to the clock on the wall. Sweat beads on her forehead.
ANUPAMAA (to herself) 9:15 already! Vanraj must be livid. Where is my phone?
She searches the counter, the sink, and even her saree’s pockets. An unsettling feeling creeps in.
INT. PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE – SCHOOL – CONTINUOUS
Anupamaa stands before a stern-faced PRINCIPAL (50s). Papers litter his desk.
PRINCIPAL Mrs. Shah, how do you explain your repeated absences today? This is an important inspection.
Anupamaa fidgets with her purse strap, voice shaking.
ANUPAMAA I apologize, sir. There was an emergency…
PRINCIPAL (interrupting) Emergencies happen, Mrs. Shah. But this is the third time this week.
He sighs, pushing a document towards her.
PRINCIPAL (cont.) This is a formal warning. One more incident, and we’ll be forced to reconsider your position.
Anupamaa’s heart sinks. Shame washes over her.
Cut to:
INT. SHAH HOUSEHOLD – LIVING ROOM – CONTINUOUS
Vanraj (the 40s) paces the room, phone pressed to his ear. Kavya (the 30s) sits on the couch, arms crossed, annoyance etched on her face.
VANRAJ (on phone) I understand, Mr. Iyer. We’ll reschedule for tomorrow.
He hangs up, frustration evident.
VANRAJ (cont.) This is unbelievable. Kavya, where were you? Didn’t you get any calls?
KAVYA (defensive) I was busy, Vanraj. We discussed this already.
VANRAJ Discussing can’t take priority over your family! Anupamaa could have lost her job because of this!
Cut to:
INT. SHAH HOUSEHOLD – KITCHEN – CONTINUOUS
Anupamaa bursts through the kitchen door, tears welling up in her eyes. Vanraj and Kavya turn towards her, the tension in the room palpable.
ANUPAMAA (choked voice) I lost my job.
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