Pink Panther!
You are listening to RJ Karthik on My FM.
Our team has come back home to Jaipur.
Nobody can stop the team from winning now.
Jaipur Pink Panthers is not just my team, but it's your team as well
and I look forward to the support.
I think in all cultures across the world,
homecoming always comforts you.
Reassurance.
You know you've got your home support behind you.
This is one of the Ashtavinayaka.
It's one of the most powerful Ganesh temples in the world.
I mean, I was really--
-It gets you, right? -Yes.
Deepak... Deepak...
If you come to support us with such enthusiasm,
we will surely qualify.
And if we win, we will surely come back to this place.
Jaipur!
Look who is here!
A panther from Pink Panthers is here!
Jaipur was hosting only four matches.
Other teams have been winning so far.
Never mind.
We will win the remaining matches.
We'll show them that we're the best.
How does it feel to return home?
We're feeling very good because we need their support now more than ever.
That's because we are in a tough spot right now.
So, all the support here will definitely help the team.
It has been a busy day. We've been visiting schools, colleges.
Now, we are at Aalim's,
for a makeover for the boys.
We've kind of dropped from the first to the seventh.
Somewhere, something has definitely gone wrong.
What exactly it is,
I've not been able to figure out, nor is Abhishek.
Hope the guys pick it up now because if they don't do it now,
it's over for them.
Six games to go now for Jaipur.
And they realistically need five wins
to even make it into the playoffs.
So, the chances are slim.
This is where the home leg
can turn into a disadvantage because it is the pressure
of needing to perform in front of your home fans.
That is going to weigh on every player in pink.
Yes, you can ask now.
Your team hasn't won a single match in the last one month.
What do you think is the reason?
Luck has not been on our side.
Everybody is working hard, especially our boys and coaches.
We believe with the home support,
we will get back to winning ways.
I think there was this wonderful ownership
that the state of Rajasthan
took over the Jaipur Pink Panthers.
They are not just going to support you blindly,
they demand excellence from you.
Where have we come to play?
Home ground.
After two years.
You are lucky
that you will get a chance to play for the fans
who will come here to support you.
Okay?
Good luck, everyone.
All the best!
Pink Panthers...
Coming off a slew of consecutive losses,
-there's a lot riding on the home leg. -Pink Panthers...
We want to get back to winning ways.
The entire camp is pretty on edge right now.
Sachin, Ajinkya,
Sushil, Pavan.
Ela and Milinda...
-Why is Amit not playing? -Amit is not there.
We're not the coaches. We've hired, according to us,
who we feel are the best for the job.
Let them play their game. Let's not pressurize them now, you know.
We are here only to win.
There's no other motive.
We have to win.
-Who is going to win? -The Pink Panthers will win!
Who is going to win?
Will the team qualify for the playoffs?
-There's a lot of time. -Yes, they can.
-Will they reach the final? -They will try their best.
-We will win! -Jaipur Pink Panthers!
The tenth leg of Season Seven is underway,
and the home team, the Jaipur Pink Panthers...
For the last couple of matches, I've let these guys just be.
I think the problem is also with me.
I don't think they want to see
the owner sitting on their head all the time.
It's very difficult for me. It goes against the grain
of what I am as a member of this team.
Listen.
Just focus on what you've been told. Okay?
-Yes, sir! -Let's go.
-Play freely. -Okay.
Don't react to anything.
Play your natural game. Give your best.
-Ready? One, two, three... -Panthers!
Put your hands together for the home team,
the inaugural champions, Jaipur Pink Panthers!
Jaipur, Pink City, is absolutely pink and in the pink of health!
Jaipur Pink Panthers play Gujarat Fortune Giants
in the 100th match of Vivo Pro Kabaddi Season Seven.
Sachin has just dismissed Sandeep Dhull
in the first raid. It's a good start.
One point.
The last seven matches have been forgettable for Srinivas Reddy.
Jaipur hasn't registered a single win in their previous seven matches.
Mantra, Deepak still hasn't won a point in this game.
His three raids have not yielded anything.
In the first half, thanks to their defense,
Jaipur managed to take an eight-point lead.
At the end of the first half,
Jaipur Pink Panthers is leading by five points.
Go inside, stand there. Listen.
Open your arms, fake a move and grab a bonus point.
-Don't move a lot. -Okay!
This match is being dominated by the defenders.
Raiders are not impacting the game.
Deepak has to grab a point.
He can't go back without it.
Also, he can't get out.
This could be Deepak's
most important raid in this match.
The match is a tie!
Jaipur Pink Panthers and Gujarat Fortune Giants
have just recorded the first tied match
in the history of Vivo Pro Kabaddi.
Jaipur got three points from this match.
They have 46 points now.
They've moved up by one position on the table.
Jaipur Pink Panthers still await a win.
It's not fun being me right now.
Not at all.
I'm finding it difficult.
What if people have figured us out?
I think that's where the boys are right now.
You got out so easily.
-Are you done? -What do you mean?
You can ask him--
They're not winning any bonus points!
I think they have lost their confidence.
This is not done.
The raiders didn't win us any points.
In the last ten minutes.
And because they are so young,
they haven't been in a situation where they have bounced back from that.
At least, he tried his best.
You didn't even try.
-You were just there. -Just stay happy.
At least, we didn't lose.
Just be happy!
Women are screaming behind me! I can't scream, but they are screaming!
"You could've at least won bonus points, Deepak."
Is that how a captain plays?
Idiotic playing!
This is called stupidity!
Throw him out of the team!
Throw the captain out.
He doesn't deserve the captaincy.
He's not cut out to be a captain
because he can't take the responsibility.
Get me some missi rotis.
What's with them?
Are they not thinking that we've got to get to the playoffs?
I think he has played his worst today.
18 raids and four points.
That's not how a captain plays.
Nobody will pick him up in the auction
if we don't retain him.
He won't even get fifty lakhs.
Is this the way to play?
Is this the assurance we've got from our captain?
The whole team has played well today, except for him.
I'm clueless.
I'm frustrated. I'm clueless. I don't know what to do anymore.
Tell me.
What should we do about you? Will you sit out?
You will have to sit out.
Okay.
Nilesh has been benched. He is not performing.
Deepak Narwal is sitting out.
Can we expect even four-five points from you?
You were picked up for one crore 26 lakhs.
People are cursing us because of you!
It's time for you to speak up.
If you can perform well, go ahead.
-Else, tell me that you've had enough. -Sir, give me one more game.
After that, you may do as you please.
Listen to me!
What's the point of you playing?
What are you supposed to do?
Raiding.
At least, try.
At least, try for a bonus. Why can't you--
You can at least steal a bonus point.
If you are a Kabaddi player, you can't be scared.
Firstly...
focus on your performance.
And be punctual... I'm repeating this for the tenth time!
You're the best player in this team.
You're the highest-paid player
as well as the captain.
We gave you the team you wanted,
and all your requirements are being met.
Win tomorrow's match to save Mr. Bachchan's and our honor.
Okay, sir.
-Do you understand? -Yes, sir.
If you do, then well and good.
Otherwise, I won't be telling you
anything on this matter.
-Okay, sir. -Okay, you may go.
We have our Jaipur Pink Panther Cup.
Management versus players cricket match.
And I'm like, "Should we cancel it?
Should we not cancel it? What should we do?"
It's very important that the team bonds together.
That is a way of motivating them.
They shouldn't feel isolated that the ownership isn't there.
-Call. -Heads.
-Out! -Bowled!
He's out!
Come here.
Out!
-Over. -Good bowling.
Don't move.
-Catch it. -Good shot.
We have to win the next four matches.
Yes, sir. There's no alternate option for us.
We have to win all our remaining four matches.
And hope that Bangalore loses at least one match.
At least, one match.
We came up with a plan in the morning.
If you like it, you can give me a few suggestions.
Do you think Deepak has been overburdened with the captaincy?
We can appoint someone else as the captain.
No. Initially, he played really well.
We did have thoughts about...
maybe the pressure of captaincy
is telling on Deepak.
But changing the captain
in the middle of a tournament
sometimes works for you.
Sometimes, it can backfire.
If, for the betterment of the team,
you think that Deepak has got too much pressure of captaincy,
-I-- -tell him accordingly.
I just felt that he is a tad too sensitive.
So, taking captaincy from him at that point in time,
when the team is down and out,
could have a negative impact, you know.
So, we just let it be and let it continue.
Well done!
-Bowl a fast one. -Come on
There's been no wide.
Let's hope this win...
spurs them on to carry on winning now.
What I'm trying to say is,
we had decided before we'd lose the match, to just give them a bit of a morale boost.
We are not cowards. We were not afraid!
We played till the end.
-We did not give up! -Well done!
We did not give up!
Remember...
Remember this happiness of winning.
When we play on Wednesday, we will try our best to win.
-Three cheers to... -The Pink Panthers!
-Who will win... -The Pink Panthers will win!
Tomorrow's match is a do-or-die game for us.
Because it's a must-win game.
If we go there with low morale
or get scared, then there's no use.
Deepak Hooda,
Sandeep, Amit.
Deepak Narwal.
The coach has put his trust in all the senior players
who have played from the beginning.
The senior players had played in the beginning and won games for us.
Even today, senior players will play,
and we'll definitely win the match.
Today, it is going to be a milestone match.
I really pray to God, I hope I'm right.
If we win today,
it's going to be very difficult to beat
the Jaipur Pink Panthers over the next three-four matches.
Jaipur still has a slim chance of making it to the playoffs.
Will the team capitalize on that?
Jaipur hasn't won a home game yet,
-but the fans are hopeful. -Bonus point, Jaipur Pink Panthers.
Amit Hooda is trying to get back!
An incredible ankle hold!
Raider out. One point.
A rare occasion for Jaipur this season,
where all the three raiders have won points.
Good news for Abhishek Bachchan after quite some time.
His team has dominated the first ten minutes of this game.
Jaipur has scored points in their last three raids.
Will Jaipur finally taste victory after nine games?
Raider out. One point. Jaipur Pink Panthers.
With that, this game comes to a close!
Abhishek Bachchan is not expressing his happiness.
Jaipur Pink Panthers are still in the race
-POINT TABLE -to make it to the playoffs.
The performance of our defense and raiders
got us this victory today.
For us, today's match was a must-win
to qualify for the playoffs.
The boys assured me that they would win today.
They'd promised to give it their all.
This is what was spoken in the dressing room.
It was a very good performance.
I'm very happy.
We have been waiting for this win for many days.
Now that we've won one, let's keep on winning.
Just keep in mind that we won't go home without playing the playoffs.
Yes, sir.
-Will you qualify? -Yes, sir.
You have to give it your all.
-Yes, sir. -Well done! Come on!
We are happy that we won.
Good job.
This is only the beginning.
We will win the next three games and do well in the playoffs.
We are very close to qualifying.
All of you are extremely talented players.
I swear on the soil of your arena
that we will definitely qualify.
We can still qualify for the playoffs.
Yes, sir.
We are players, and we will fight till the end.
-Don't accept defeat! -We will win for sure!
-Let's play to win! -Give your best!
-Yes, sir. -We will play well!
We will play.
The team is becoming more united.
This is my gut feeling. This is my intuition.
Nobody pointed fingers after today's game.
I still believe that this team can win.
They've proved it.
They have it within them to go to the finals,
and it has been unfortunate.
They're young kids.
They've worked so hard.
I really want these guys to win, you know.
There's pressure on the players and on the coaches as well.
The same goes for the management.
Since they've invested a lot,
they will expect results.
Do I feel the pressure? Hell yeah!
I still believe and hope
that this team can do it.
-Three cheers to... -The Pink Panthers!
Three months of the league,
two months of training coming into it.
All of that comes down now
to this one game.
It is win or bust at this stage for Jaipur Pink Panthers.
If they lose this one,
versus the Telugu Titans,
their season is done.
Pink Panthers! Pink Panthers!
Pink Panthers!
I said this is the final of the World Cup,
as far as you are concerned.
That's the way you have to play.
That's what this match has to mean to you.
-Who will win... -The Pink Panthers will win!
Every now and then we ended up losing.
But we will surely win this final match.
It's on our home ground, and we will surely win.
-Who will win... -Pink Panthers!
Our confidence was never low.
We are very confident.
We will perform the way we performed in our previous game.
It was a good game.
We won't make any mistake.
Don't worry.
It's a do-or-die match for us as well.
So, the team won't be complacent.
AB!
They are insane, man! I love this!
You got to love it!
This is the last match of our home leg.
We will have to play like we did two days back.
I'm confident.
Just believe in yourselves.
We will win and then head to Panchkula.
-Okay? -Yes, sir.
-Let's go. -Everyone, get in.
We won't give an inch in this match.
-All hail... -Lord Hanuman!
Winning the game today is very important
for the Jaipur Pink Panthers.
Because if they lose today,
their dream of going into the playoffs
will be shattered.
Sandeep Dhull dived this time.
What a superb raid by Siddharth!
In the first two and a half minutes, Titans have scored three points.
The home team is yet to score a point.
Siddharth Desai and Rajnish
are having multi-point raids back to back.
Siddharth has got Sandeep out for the fifth time.
One point.
Incredible dash! This is fun!
It's a do-or-die raid for Jaipur Pink Panthers.
Do-or-die raid!
Desai clean sweeps Panthers again!
For the second time.
Deepak Hooda manages another touch.
Twelfth tackle point.
One point.
Jaipur Pink Panthers.
He crossed the mid-line with two jerks.
When he jerked, he pulled his hamstring.
This is not good news for Srinivas Reddy.
Deepak! Deepak! Deepak...
The entire stadium is praying for him.
Deepak! Deepak! Deepak...
Attack and come back.
There's no point in playing it safe.
It's not impossible
for Jaipur Pink Panthers to bounce back,
but it's extremely difficult.
There was a difference of only eight points, but now it is fourteen.
The feisty Siddharth Desai has schooled Jaipur Pink Panthers today.
I don't see Jaipur Pink Panthers
scoring even a single point
from this point onward in this match.
This is Telugu Titans' biggest win this season.
They have won the game with a margin of 20 points.
Abhishek is clearly very upset.
Go back.
-Dinesh, hold the leg. -Keep the bag inside.
-It's hurting. -Be careful.
I'm very upset.
I swear to God, I'm devastated.
We didn't expect to lose this game.
That's the reality.
They didn't just defeat us, they thrashed us.
I'm very upset.
I'm upset with the fact that I was playing and couldn't help my team win.
That really makes me sad.
The team lost, but no meeting
or the post-match analysis was held.
There was no team meeting.
Nobody has said anything.
There's nothing left to say. What can they say?
The team was in bad shape since quite some time.
The team was confident because of our previous win,
but we didn't live up to our expectations.
We had many rough patches during today's game,
but the truth is,
we were miserable throughout the season.
It's like a family that fell apart.
Once that happens,
it's a tough task to rekindle brotherhood,
and we failed to do that.
Had we won today's game by even a single-point margin,
Jaipur Pink Panthers would have been alive!
Sadly, it seems the team has slipped into a coma.
Hello.
What happened?
Don't worry about it. You will recover very soon.
It's a matter of just a few days.
At most, it will take around two months
-or more-- -I'm not giving up.
I got injured.
I would have won the match.
I had not given up.
Okay, fine. But this is a team game.
There's only so much you can do on your own.
It seems as if many of my dreams are fading away.
It's okay.
This is life.
I'm sad about being injured, but if we had won...
we had chances of qualifying for the playoffs.
It's okay.
This season also has taught me a lot.
I have been asking myself the question that why do I put myself through this?
The agony, the ecstasy...
the highs, the lows, the heartbreak.
Boys, this is the end of this tournament.
No one knows what will happen in the next season.
There's a lot of decision-making to be done.
I've never met such good owners.
I'm sad that
we couldn't fulfill his desire of becoming champions.
I still believe that we were capable
of winning this tournament.
But...
We were associated with Abhishek Bachchan.
-We try... -So, we must earn his respect.
We'll try again.
But our performance this season was such that
we lost whatever we'd earned.
I've always said,
"Once a Panther, always a Panther."
That means, once you're a part of this family...
you always will be.
Abhishek is very emotional where his team is concerned.
And I keep telling him that we need to be cut-throat about it.
We need to win.
If we retain the same team,
we can win the trophy next season.
I'd like to retain all of them.
Nothing would make me happier
than to go on and win the league
with this very same squad.
Abhishek has his opinion. I have my opinion.
Right now...
the mind is to sack everybody.
It starts with the captain of the ship.
There's a lot of uncertainty.
If you aren't successful,
you will have to get back to your previous job.
That's why, a sportsman needs a secure job
to take care of his family.
I've had worse times. I had lost my parents.
I've gone through a lot.
This is nothing compared to that.
My future will depend on how hard I work.
I come from a poor family.
By the grace of God,
I got opportunities as I did well.
When I look back, all of it seems like a dream.
He's my nephew.
My elder brother's son. Pravish.
My dream is to own a big house,
get married
and settle down in life.
It all depends on Kabaddi.
For that, I have to work hard, and I will.
My family has huge expectations from me.
I will leave no stone unturned in fulfilling them.
This game has given me everything.
I wish to be associated
with it till my last breath.
Once my teacher had told me...
that one must always take a step forward.
It doesn't matter how small the step is.
I will work hard and go on.
I'll get going for the next season.
Time doesn't wait for anyone
nor will this league.
And I don't intend to stop either. I'm here as long as the league is.
Until I fulfill my dream
of becoming a champion coach,
I will not give up.
I will keep working and fighting.
I have decided that
I won't be leaving Kabaddi so easily.
I want to be a champion
as well as the most valuable player.
For that, I will work hard day and night.
That's the life of a sportsman.
It's not easy to become a legend. They fall, get up and start all over again.
Kabaddi is more than just a sport.
And the Jaipur Pink Panthers are more than just a Kabaddi team.
I'm not going to be satisfied until
the Jaipur Pink Panthers are identified as...
the biggest team in the Pro Kabaddi League.
No question.
We're coming back next season.