शीर्षक: "त्रासदी जो मानवता को झकझोर दे "
Title: "Echoes of Tragedy"
INT. JALLIANWALA BAGH - DAY (1919)
A serene garden square in Amritsar, Punjab, filled with people gathered for a peaceful protest against the Rowlatt Act. The atmosphere is charged with a sense of unity and determination.
INT. PLATFORM - DAY
DR. SATYAPAL, a charismatic and influential leader, stands on a raised platform, addressing the crowd with passion and conviction.
DR. SATYAPAL
(raising his voice)
Today, on this historic day, we stand united in our fight against the unjust Rowlatt Act. We shall not be silenced!
The crowd cheers and applauds, echoing their support for the cause.
INT. BRITISH OFFICER - DAY
BRITISH OFFICER, an authoritarian figure, watches the gathering from a distance, his face filled with disdain and anger.
INT. JALLIANWALA BAGH - ENTRANCE - DAY
GENERAL DYER, a stern British officer, accompanied by a group of soldiers, marches towards the entrance of Jallianwala Bagh.
INT. JALLIANWALA BAGH - DAY
General Dyer and his soldiers enter the garden square, guns at the ready. The once vibrant atmosphere turns tense and fearful.
GENERAL DYER
(shouting)
Disperse immediately! This gathering is illegal!
The crowd, filled with shock and confusion, hesitates.
INT. PLATFORM - DAY
Dr. Satyapal, sensing the tension, tries to calm the crowd.
DR. SATYAPAL
(pleading)
My brothers and sisters, let us disperse peacefully. Our voices will be heard through non-violent means.
INT. JALLIANWALA BAGH - DAY
General Dyer gives an order to his soldiers, who aim their rifles at the unarmed crowd.
INT. CROWD - DAY
Panic ensues as people scramble to find safety. The air fills with screams and cries.
INT. JALLIANWALA BAGH - DAY
The soldiers open fire, unleashing a barrage of bullets into the crowd. Innocent men, women, and children fall to the ground, their lives cut short in a horrific act of violence.
INT. PLATFORM - DAY
Dr. Satyapal, filled with grief and anger, watches the tragedy unfold before his eyes.
DR. SATYAPAL
(whispering)
May their sacrifice never be forgotten. Today, the blood of our martyrs will fuel our determination to fight for justice and freedom.
INT. JALLIANWALA BAGH - DAY
The square falls silent, except for the cries of the wounded and the mourning of the survivors.
INT. BRITISH OFFICER - DAY
The British officer observes the aftermath, his face revealing a mix of remorse and realization of the magnitude of the tragedy.
FADE OUT.
INT. JALLIANWALA BAGH - DAY (PRESENT DAY)
The garden square stands as a solemn memorial, a reminder of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre and the sacrifices made for India's independence.
Narrator
(V.O., solemn)
On this day, every year, we remember the innocent lives lost in the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, a stark reminder of the price paid for freedom.
The camera pans across the memorial, capturing the somber atmosphere and engraved names of the victims.
FADE OUT.
Script Title: Jallianwala Bagh Massacre Day (1919) 13 April: A Short film script