Title: “The Interview of the Century”

Characters:

1. Reporter (Ravi) – A sharp, well-spoken journalist.

2. Illiterate Politician (Netaji) – A charming but uneducated politician.

3. Netaji’s Assistant (Munna) – Slightly more educated but still clueless.

4. Expert 1 (Dr. Shastri) – Economist.

5. Expert 2 (Prof. Verma) – Social Activist.

6. Expert 3 (Mr. Mehta) – Environmentalist.

7. Audience Member 1 (Shyam) – A curious student.

8. Audience Member 2 (Preeti) – A concerned student.

Scene 1: The Interview Set

(The stage is set with a desk for the reporter and Netaji’s chair, with a backdrop of the Indian flag. A
small group of audience members, played by Shyam and Preeti, sit to one side as if part of a live TV
audience.)

Ravi (Reporter): (Bright and confident) “Welcome to 'India Speaks,' where we ask the tough
questions! Tonight, we have an exclusive guest—someone who has captured the hearts of millions
but not necessarily their minds. Please welcome the man of the hour... Netaji!”

(Netaji enters with a swagger, folding hands and throwing victory signs to the imaginary crowd. He
sits.)

Netaji: (Grinning broadly) “Namaste! Jai Hind! Bharat Mata ki Jai!”

Ravi: “Netaji, you’ve been in the headlines, leading with confidence. But today, we’ll be focusing on
some real issues... Let’s start with the economy. What is your plan to improve our country’s GDP?”

Netaji: (Confused) “Arre Ravi ji, GDP? Wo toh sab thik hai! Mere gaon me toh sabzi ka rate sahi hai,
log khush hai, aur GDP ka matlab toh... Garibon ka Daal Paratha hai! Haina Munna?”

Munna (Assistant): (Nods eagerly) “Bilkul sahi bola Netaji! GDP matlab ‘Garibon ka Daal Paratha’ hi
toh hota hai!”

(Audience chuckles. Ravi looks baffled.)

Netaji: (Grinning widely) “Bilkul! Education toh zaroori hai. Sabko sikhna chahiye, bas likhne padhne
mein kya hai, asli gyaan toh zindagi ke raste pe milta hai. Jaise humne sikha—school toh hum bhi
kabhi kabhi jaate the!”

(Laughter from the audience.)

Ravi: “Very wise... But don't you think formal education is important for governance?”

Netaji: “Dekhiye, governance ke liye zyada sochne ki zarurat nahi hoti. Sab ekdum simple hai. Agar
problem aayi, toh hum kahenge sab ko 'Shanti rakho!' Problem solve!”

(The experts shake their heads in disbelief.)

Dr. Shastri (Economist): (Clears throat) “Netaji, as an economist, I must ask—how do you plan to
reduce inflation?”

Netaji: “Inflation? Arre bhai, hawa bharte hai toh phoolta hai! Gas ki problem hai toh sabko cycle par
chhod do. Na hawa, na inflation! Simple!”

(The audience laughs again, some groan.)

Prof. Verma (Social Activist): “Netaji, what about the rural poor? They need more than just slogans.
What’s your plan?”

Netaji: (Beaming proudly) “Plan hai! Har gaon mein ek loudspeaker lagaenge. Subah sham hum
gaana bajayenge. Log khush honge, tension khatam!”

(Preeti rolls her eyes.)

Mr. Mehta (Environmentalist): “Netaji, what are your thoughts on climate change?”

Netaji: “Climate? Yeh humare haath mein nahi hai, bhaiyya. Mausam ka jo ho, bas hum umbrella
khol lenge!”

(Ravi puts his hand to his forehead.)

Netaji: “Bilkul hai! Hamara sapna hai... Sabko chai mile, biscuit mile, aur sab tension-free rahein. Yehi
toh hai asli vikas!”

(Audience laughs, applause follows.)

Shyam (Junior Student): “Netaji, agar sab itna aasan hai, toh desh mein problem kyun hai?”

Netaji: “Beta, problem toh chhoti baatein hain. Solution humare paas hai—bas sabko happy rehna
hai! Koi bhi pareshaan ho, toh hum unhe bolenge... ‘Don’t worry, be happy!’"

(The audience roars with laughter. Ravi looks at his watch, exasperated.)

Preeti (Senior Student): “Netaji, with due respect, do you think just telling people to be happy will
solve everything?”

Netaji: (Serious for a moment, then bursts out laughing) “Arre, bilkul! Aur agar nahi hota, toh Munna
ke paas ek solution hai—sabko golgappe khilao. Sab khush!”

Ravi: (Smiling, finally giving up) “Well, ladies and gentlemen, that’s all the time we have! We’ve
heard many... unique ideas from our beloved Netaji. Thank you for joining us on ‘India Speaks’.”

(Netaji and Munna wave enthusiastically at the audience as the lights fade.)

End Scene

Social Message:

 The skit highlights the dangers of electing leaders based solely on popularity rather than
competence.

 It pokes fun at the tendency to oversimplify complex problems.

 It drives home the need for educated leadership and well-thought-out policies.

Tone: The skit balances humor and satire with subtle hints towards serious societal issues. The
exaggerated responses from Netaji keep the atmosphere light and fun, while also sparking
conversation about the importance of education in leadership.
Extended Scenes and Ideas:

1. Audience Q&A Segment (Interactive Element)

After the initial interview, the reporter can open the floor for a Q&A session, where audience
members (Shyam and Preeti) ask questions. These questions can delve into topics like:

 Infrastructure Development: Shyam can ask about new roads and airports. Netaji could
humorously reply, “We don’t need new roads, just widen the old ones by telling people to
walk sideways!”

 Education Policies: Preeti could ask about reforms in education. Netaji might respond with,
“We’ll make school optional. Everyone will learn from YouTube. Simple!”

 Social Media Influence: Shyam could inquire about Netaji’s popularity on social media,
leading to a funny segment where Netaji talks about his 'viral' TikTok dances or hashtags like
#NoToSeriousWork.

Comedy: Netaji’s answers to these questions can be even more absurd, giving room for laughter and
interaction.

2. Netaji’s Campaign Video Clip (Flashback Scene)

Introduce a segment where Munna plays a pre-recorded campaign video on a projector (or through
dialogues mimicking a video). The video would show exaggerated promises made by Netaji in various
election rallies.

 Example: Netaji promises that cows will give flavored milk—chocolate in winter, mango in
summer.

 Another promise might be to ban Mondays because they’re universally hated!

Comedy: The absurdity of these promises could be emphasized, and Ravi could pretend to pause the
“video” to mock the ridiculousness.

3. Debate with Experts (Panel Discussion)

Have Dr. Shastri (Economist), Prof. Verma (Social Activist), and Mr. Mehta (Environmentalist) engage
in a debate with Netaji. Each expert presents a real issue, and Netaji’s outlandish solutions continue
to provide humor.

 Economist: “What are your plans for job creation?”

 Netaji: “Simple! We’ll make everyone a boss. Problem solved!”

 Social Activist: “How will you address rising poverty?”

 Netaji: “We’ll declare everyone rich—no one will be poor anymore!”

Comedy: Munna can interject with supportive comments like, “Arre wah, Netaji! Genius solution!”

4. Netaji’s Final Speech (Climax)

Netaji can give a grand, emotionally charged final speech that sounds deep but makes no sense. He
could mix metaphors and use ridiculous slogans.

 “Hawa badlegi, lekin hawa tabhi badlegi jab hum sab ek saath hawaa bharenge! Jai Hind!”
  Netaji could try to unite the audience by saying nonsensical motivational phrases like, “Agar
humne chappal pehen li, toh raste mein kaante kaise aayenge?”

Comedy: This final speech can be an exaggerated mix of humor, misplaced patriotism, and
nonsensical slogans.

5. Ending: Munna’s 'Brilliant' Solution

To wrap up the skit, Munna could attempt to steal the show by offering a “game-changing” solution
to all of India’s problems: “Sabko ek ek free samosa milega. Samosa se desh ka vikas hoga!”

 Netaji: “Wah, Munna! Tum toh mujhe bhi maat de rahe ho!”

Comedy: This ending leaves the audience laughing, reinforcing the satire on political promises and
absurd solutions.