Monkey Thieves

Monkey Thieves

Synopsis

Even Jaipur's monkeys are affected by the global credit crunch. As money becomes tight for the human residents of Jaipur, free handouts to the temple monkeys become ever more scarce. This situation is exacerbated by the fact that the Galta Gang has been so successful that their numbers have burgeoned to over one hundred individuals. When this happens, macaque troops undergo a process called fission: the group splits into two. This is because the territory can no longer support such a massive troop. The matrilineal lines are sustained in the top half mother troop, but in the splinter group we see a big change in structure as previously middle-rankers like Bippin, Yash and Tito are suddenly accelerated to the heady heights of leadership potential.

Episodes

Season 2
  • Divided We Stand

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    For the past few months Jaipur's Galta Gang have managed to keep their lives pretty much in the balance. But as the world-wide economy plummets one troop of wild-living rhesus macaques are about to pay the price for their luxury lifestyle. The Galta Gang now face a big problem. Not only is there less food on offer at the temple, as the troop numbers expand there are also more mouths to feed. The little food that is offered by pilgrims is seized by Rani, Kamal and her immediate family, a sign that friction and a divide in the troop has already started. It's a time where friendships are challenged; lives placed on the line and family bonds tested...

  • Hard Times

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    Galta Temple can no longer support such a massive troop and so the Galta Gang undergo a process of fission. The mother group stays at the temple and the splinter group must find new digs. Monkeys can either play safe, keep their rank and stay at the temple, or take a risk and join the splinter group in search of a new and better home and possibly massively increase their rank. Previously middle rankers Bippin, Yash and Tito together form the core of the new group. They celebrate their new rank by launching a raid on a local school. The children chase the monkeys off losing their packed lunches in the process.

  • Searching For Sanctuary

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    Rani and the Galta Gang hierarchy continue to capitalise on temple handout but it's back to school for Bipin and the splinter group exiles as they head for the safety of the suburbs. But just as their chances of finding a new base begin to fall apart, a ray of hope suddenly appears on the horizon.

  • Urban Exile

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    The splinter group has to try every trick in the book to find food as Jaipur city center is overrun with Langur monkeys. A baby monkey fights for its life as cracks from within threaten to tear the Galta Gang elite apart. And in a faraway forest, a face from the past makes a grand reappearance, master monkey thief Zamir.

  • Street Life

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    As food offerings at Jaipur's Galta Temple all but dry up Rani, Kamal and their troop are forced to leave their temple home unprotected and look for food on the city streets. Galta Gang exiles Bipin, Yash and Tito are finding street life a breeze but Rani's troop have a close encounter with the monkey catcher that sends them hot-footing it back home. But back at the temple Kamal's role as alpha male is put to the test when he's confronted by an army of huge langurs.

  • Home Hunters

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    Queen Rani and the Galta Gang elite wake to the harsh reality of life on the city streets after being kicked out of Galta temple by a troop of Langur monkeys. But as hunger kicks in and pressure mounts, Ranis partner Kamal looks less imposing by the hour. On the other side of the city, Bipin and the Galta splinter group may have hit the jackpot when they discover a small market overflowing with fruits and vegetables. Best of all, theres no other monkey mobs in sight. The splinter group silently raids the stalls and escape with a banquet. But group leader Devdan keeps his eyes peeled for trouble. It all seems a bit too good to be true.

  • Beggar's Banquet

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    Ranis Galta Gang elite pull off a cool house burglary, the streets of Jaipur get much more dangerous as monkey catchers multiply, and Zamir gets more than he bargained for when he tangles with a truck.

  • Cops And Robbers

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    The Galta Gang get on the wrong side of the law when Binita grabs a policemans radio and Esha turns a tailors world upside down and steals his turbans. But worse is yet to come, a truck arrives in the city carrying an unexpected stowaway. Galta gang renegade Zamir is back in Jaipur.

  • Missing In Action

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    The Galta Gangs enemy Zamir is on a mission to find his former family, but he gets an unwelcome reception from some unexpected faces. Leader Kamal finally proves to Queen Rani that he can strike gold, but is he biting off more than he can chew? And little lost Teejay searches for his mother but pays a heavy price in his bid to find her

  • Drug Raid

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    Kamal makes a last ditch attempt to salvage his reputation by leading a daring hospital raid, the race is on to try and save electric shock victim little Teejay, and Galta Gang renegade Zamir finally gets a breakthrough in his quest to find Rani and his old troop.

  • Colour And Calamity

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    Its the annual elephant festival in Jaipur, but Queen Rani and her rhesus macaque troop face problems: alpha male Kamal has been captured by monkey catchers, and Ranis little son Teejay is still missing. Then while residents enjoy Holi, the festival of spectacular colour, Zamir is busy trying to track down Rani and her gang. Finally, Bipin and his splinter troop get a shock when they spot a face from the past, and at animal clinic Help In Suffering, tiny Teejay dies after a courageous fight for his life.

  • An Unlikely Hero

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    Queen Rani hits the end of the line when she finally comes face to face with arch enemy Zamir. Bipin and the splinter troop lap up the good life at their new market home until a group of rivals darken their door. And Jaipurs wedding season explodes with passion but will wedding bells ring for a Galta Gang groom?

  • Deliverance

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    Bipin and the splinter troop continue to live the high life in their market paradise, a handful of tiny orphaned macaques at animal sanctuary Help In Suffering get a glimpse of freedom, and Queen Rani learns her old enemy Zamir could help her take back her former Galta Temple home.