Shootout at Lokhandwala (2007)

Akhilendra Mishra: Tripathi

Quotes 

• Tripathi : [to Aftab Ahmed Khan in the film's opening scene]  This is an abject abuse of authority Sir. Which police manual in the world specifies that you can lay siege to a civilian locality and engage in a deadly gunbattle ? Khan and his associates will have to be bought to the books.

• Tripathi : [Furious at the gangsters coming out of their hideouts to threaten the police officers]  When the hell would you morons stop behaving like streetside criminals ? This is exactly what Khan wants, that you people lose your heads and come directly on his radar.

  Buwa : [In a raging tone]  So what do you expect us to do, sit like eunuchs ? Scream "aiyo bali" with clipped hands ? That scum

  [referring to Sanjay Dutt] 

  Buwa : either threatens my Tanu or his

  [Vivek Oberoi's] 

  Buwa : mother. We ain't just watching and waiting.

  Tripathi : Do I need to remind you that Khan has till date shot dead 26 armed operatives like you.

  RC : [In a sarcastic tone]  30. We all have together shot 30 dead till date.

  Tripathi : [In equivalent sarcasm]  If Khan shoots 5 of you, his tally will reach 31. And to exert pressure to drill you out, he has started keeping surveillance on your families.

• Shamsher Khan : [Discussing the strategy with Arbaaz Khan after surrounding Lokhandwala complex]  We've cordoned off all exit points. All our men are in position. Now we've got to attack in full force.

  Tripathi : [Arriving on the scene to attempt rescuing the gangsters after the bribe offer from Vivek Oberoi]  Khan, what the hell do you think you're doing ? Which chain of command are you following ?

  Shamsher Khan : [Aware of Mishra's intentions]  This is my jurisdiction Sir. And this is the methodology I follow.

  Tripathi : [Trying to intimidate Sanjay Dutt]  But as JCP of the Crime Division, I am your senior officer Khan and all your operations are my overall responsibility. Now get your men out of here so that I can negotiate with those boys. I am certain they'll surrender.

  Shamsher Khan : [Infuriated]  Boys ? They fired an RPG right at us Sir. They're gonna be dead now.

  Tripathi : [In concealed rage]  You can't speak to me in this manner Khan. I am warning you for the final time.

  Shamsher Khan : [Frustrated]  I am not even speaking to you Sir. I am doing my job.

  Tripathi : [Trying to walk past Sanjay Dutt only to be stopped physically]  This is insubordination Khan.

  [Furiously] 

  Tripathi : How dare you ?

  Shamsher Khan : [Using the police communicator to link up with Aftab Ahmed Khan]  Sir, JCP Tripathi is interfering in my task.

  Krishnamurthy : [His angry voice heard on the receiver]  Hand this phone to Tripathi, I want to speak to him.

  Tripathi : [after Dutt hands him the communicator]  Tripathi on the line.

  [Camera shifts to Aftab Ahmed Khan's office] 

  Krishnamurthy : [Scolding Mishra]  Tripathi, on whose orders have you gone over there ?

  Tripathi : Sir ?

  Krishnamurthy : [In rage]  On whose orders Tripathi ?

  Tripathi : [Knowing his game's up]  Sir, so what would be the instructions for me ?

  Krishnamurthy : [Combined sarcastic and angry]  Simple. I've handed Khan with complete authority over this task. You better stop interfering in others' work and come back here immediately.

  [Akhilendra Mishra leaves the shootout sight in disgrace]