Shashank

This article covers characters and concepts from the Indian adaptation of 24.

Shashank was a drug dealer during Day 1.

Shashank, along with his partner Hardik, arranged with Rahul to sell a kilogram of cocaine to Zahid on Day 1. However, Rahul went missing, so Hardik and Shashank broke into Rahul's home looking for the cocaine he had promised. At around 5:20pm, Rahul's sister Simran returned home with Veer Singh Rathod, and Shashank grabbed them and took them both hostage. Hardik questioned Simran and Veer, who she claimed was her boyfriend, while Shashank continued to search for the drugs. ("5:00pm-6:00pm")

Shortly after 6pm, Shashank got a call from Zahid saying he was on his way, and they realised they would not be able to provide him with the cocaine. Veer suggested that they prepare false drugs for Zahid and Veer would attack him for the money. Shashank was sceptical, but Hardik agreed to the plan and ordered Shashank to fill a bag with salt. Zahid arrived, asking if they were having a party, and Hardik told him to sit and introduced him to everyone. When Shashank brought the fake drugs to him, he tried to convince him not to test it, but Zahid did so. Shashank then drew his gun and threatened him. However, a short while later police burst into the room and arrested them all, and Zahid revealed to them that he was an undercover officer. ("6:00pm-7:00pm")

Shashank was then taken to a jail and put in a cell with Hardik and Veer. They watched as Veer was taken out for questioning, and when he returned they stared at him threateningly. Shortly after 8pm, they approached Veer and started pushing him, blaming him for them getting arrested. As they attacked him, Veer defended himself and threw Shashank to the ground, and broke Hardik's arm. Veer was then released a short while later. ("7:00pm-8:00pm", "8:00pm-9:00pm")

Background information and notes

• Shashank and Hardik are based on Frank Allard from the original series.