Zara!
Zara, baby?
Zara?
We'll be late.
Zara?
Zara!
Mukul!
Neeraj...
has Zara come downstairs?
No.
She's not upstairs.
She must have stepped out... to the beach.
Wait, I'll call her.
Zara!
Baby?
-Got through? -It's switched off.
The number you're trying to reach is currently switched off.
It's off.
Where has this girl gone this early in the morning?
I'll check with the security guard.
I'll check the beach.
Zara!
Guard! Excuse me?
Namaste, ma'am.
Did you see Zara anywhere this morning?
Not this morning,
but I did see her last night, around midnight.
Around midnight?
Yes.
Baby left around midnight.
And then?
Bhaiya left soon after.
Mukul?
Yes.
-Let's get the party started. -Let's.
What are you waiting for?
Come on, guys.
Can't stay sober anymore.
Who needs therapy when you've got this, bro?
Cheap,
but works for me.
Wow! Poetry, huh?
Mukul...
you got away easy, bro.
When my parents caught me,
I had to go to this rehab in Nasik
for three months, bro.
And then came therapy and all.
You're lucky... getting away with just therapy.
His parents don't love him much, bro.
Shut up, Pondy.
That's mean.
It's me who doesn't love them, bonehead.
And yours love you so much that they send you to Dr. Sabawala,
so that they don't have to talk to you, right?
Ouch!
Now that's mean and hilarious.
-Ha-ha... -Cheers to that.
Cheers to that.
To therapy.
Speaking of parents, mine will be in Goa this weekend
to spice up their sex life.
TMI, bro! Please!
So, my house is free this weekend.
-Oh, you know what that means... -Great.
Zara,
50 million people watch your show every night.
Your show has been number one for the past two years.
You are India's number one child star.
What do you think the audiences love about your character?
I think Indian audiences love children
and underdogs too,
and my character checks both those boxes.
Bittu is a 10-year-old orphan
who tackles a new threat in every episode
and comes out a winner.
And there are some other masalas also.
Yeah.
This Mukul! Where is he?
Cut it.
Cut, cut!
Zara ma'am's dress.
I had told you to use the other entrance.
Sorry, ma'am.
Thank you.
He's not taking my calls, Neeraj.
I've tried a few times.
He'll be back, don't worry.
His therapy session was at 2 o'clock.
He should've been back by now.
He hasn't even packed yet.
What does he need to pack?
Jeans and a few T-shirts?
I'll pack for him, okay? Don't worry.
She's so tired.
We're making her do this on her only day off.
I don't like this.
They are paying quite well for an hour's interview.
They'll wrap up in another 15-20 minutes.
I don't like this.
Party.
Okay,
stand by.
Sound rolling.
So, party at my house this weekend?
You guys want to start here... in the car?
Should Pondy and I go for a walk?
Fuck off.
Mukul bro, talk to your contact.
Arrange for that MD we did at Kabir's party.
We'll be set this weekend, man.
I'll call my contact.
Professional, huh?
This boy will go places.
Very good, I am proud of you.
Oh! Mama's boy!
Gotta go home to mommy now, don't you?
Fuck off!
You're still a 10-year-old
despite the show running for more than 2 years now.
Bittu is 10 years old, not me.
Yeah, this is exactly what our viewers would like to know.
Why doesn't Bittu age?
Well, screen age and real age are never the same.
A problem we girls always face.
They just don't let us grow old, right?
Yeah.
Cut it.
Guys, let's check the playback.
-Mukul! Where were you? -Okay, makeup...
You were supposed to be home two hours ago.
We need to leave tomorrow morning.
Where to?
Come on, I had told you.
We have to go to Madh for Zara's shoot,
for the party...
Did you forget?
Let me see your eyes.
You've been using again, haven't you?
Hmm?
Lovely earrings, Mom.
Are they new?
Really goes with your haircut.
What are you trying to tell me, huh?
Leave me the fuck alone!
And I'm not going anywhere tomorrow.
I have my own plans.
Muks?
Can you keep it down, please?
Why? Last time I checked this was my house as well, okay?
This isn't your set, so I'll do whatever the fuck I want, you get that?
Behave yourself!
Bittu is so amazing!
She's not just the star of the show, but even here at home!
God forbid if anything happens to her!
That's my darling sister,
who looks after all of us.
And that's my brother,
who can't even look after himself.
Mukul, calm down, calm down.
Come on, go to your room.
I am so sorry.
-Can we continue? -Yeah, yeah, sure. No problem.
It's okay.
Fucking bitch!
I'll break her jaw!
Why doesn't she die?
Zara! Zara! Zara! Zara!
I'll make you cry.
I'm going to fucking teach her a lesson.
I'll show you.
I'll fucking kill you.
I'm gonna fucking kill her!
Gopal bhai?
I saw your message, but I'm fresh out.
Would need a week or two.
Don't do this to me, man.
I need it tomorrow anyhow.
Situation's tense here.
Got to collect it from Madh.
-Madh Island? -Yeah.
Bhai... share the contact of the guy at Madh Island?
No can do. He doesn't entertain strangers.
And it's bad for my business.
I'm not going anywhere, bhai.
You speak to him.
Just this once, bhai, please!
Fine. I'll have a word with Xavier.
Source is in Madh; he won't come here.
Madh? Should be okay.
Fix a time. I'll come along.
I have a little problem.
Zara has two shoots there,
and the whole family's tagging along for a staycation.
I won't be able to leave if I tag along.
So let's all go to Madh, no?
I mean we can chill at the beach.
Man, it's gonna be so cool, I'll tell you.
That sounds like a plan.
It's gonna get lit!
Your folks are in Goa, not ours.
Let me get it this time.
And it's 5k for a G.
This dude has some speciality... home cook and shit.
Bro! That sounds like the blazes, man!
Super cool, bro. Won't be an issue.
I'll get you the dough tomorrow.
You pitch in your share.
Okay. Sorted then.
See you.
Are you excited to be on Dance N Chance?
Yeah.
That place will be swarming with the press.
The show's rating will peak because of you.
Dad, can we please not talk about
the press and ratings while having dinner?
Yes, baby. Stop it, Neeraj!
Sorry, I just got a little excited.
Oh, welcome.
-Home! -Home!
I'll come with you all tomorrow.
Really?
Let me know what time we need to leave.
Okay.
What's packed in this?
Where's Mukul?
I saw him come down.
What's up, Feroze?
What's up!
Here,
50K for 10 bags.
Thank you. See you.
See you.
Hello, Paranjape Aunty. How are you?
Good, good. Hi, Zara.
-Hi! -How are you?
I am good. How are you?
Good, good.
We get to see our princess Bittu onscreen every day,
but, despite being neighbours,
we don't get a chance to meet you in person.
This episode was really good.
-The best. -Right?
Paranjape Aunty, we are running late.
We need to be somewhere.
Okay, okay.
-Let's catch up next week. -Sure.
-I know what's gonna happen. -What?
Bittu's aunt will be sent to prison.
Mom, where is Mukul?
-Where is Mukul? -Where is Mukul?
There is Mukul. Come.
I'm here.
-Let's go? -Please.
Mom, bag.
Let's go.
Gotta get this fixed, Dad.
-Namaste, ma'am.
Hi. Namaste.
Hello, Neeraj ji.
He's the project supervisor here.
-Hello, Zara ma'am. -Hi.
Welcome to Oakland Springs.
Thank you.
I'm so glad you all could make it.
How sweet, Mahendra ji.
-Can you have these sent to our room? -Of course.
-Thank you so much. -Welcome.
Take this to their room,
along with their bags.
He's organised this complex's endorsement deal for Zara.
Oh, I see.
Well, I am sure this deal will be quite beneficial for you.
Yes, of course, ma'am.
Zara ji is perfect for our brand.
Her stardom will work miracles for our brand.
Of course.
Look, her fans have already started swarming the place.
How sweet. Hi.
Well, I have to take your leave.
Zara needs to report to her set.
Okay, ma'am. If you must.
Thank you, son.
-Bye, take care.
-Yeah. -Drive safe.
-Bye-bye. -Bye, baby.
-Bye-bye. -Have a good shoot.
Yeah.
Take care.
Would you like to see the sample bungalow?
Sure, why not? Come, Mukul, let's go.
This way, please.
-Bye, sir! -See you.
Welcome.
Oh, wow!
This is a beautiful house, Mahendra ji.
This way, please.
The sample bungalow is such a hit.
Imagine what the real ones will turn out to be, Neeraj ji.
Dhiren sir will be here soon.
Would you like a tour of the complex in the meanwhile?
-Sure, why not? -Let's go then.
Great view, Mahendra ji.
Indeed.
Wow.
Come.
Neeraj ji, all these plots have already been booked.
A lot of celebrities are buying property here.
We'll have our own complex in two years.
Will you help me with the designs?
Sure, Dad.
I mean if you can afford me...
-that is. -I see.
Latest mobile phone?
-And my own wheels. -And your own wheels, of course.
Neeraj ji, the beach is at a walking distance from here.
You can hear the waves at night.
Awesome.
Is this still under construction?
It's a disputed property, sir.
Construction was stalled midway.
We'll see once the dispute is settled.
So, it's just left open like this?
Yes.
Owners stay abroad, so there's no one to look after it.
Excuse me, sir.
Yes, sir.
Yes, we'll be there.
Shall we, sir?
-Dhiren sir is here, so-- -Yes, sure. Let's go.
We need to wrap this up by 5 o'clock,
because Zara has another photoshoot at 6:00
and we can't be late.
Good morning, Zara baby.
Moti ji, what are you doing here?
I was told that you'll be here.
Now how can I not be where you are?
Thank you.
Thank you, Moti.
Hi, guys...
how is my superstar doing today?
Sleepy.
We could all use some sleep.
I know, ma'am.
I too am running on coffee for 2 days now.
If I pause for a second...
I'll doze off.
Why this?
Why do I have to wear the show's costume today?
I'm Zara, not Bittu.
And we're not shooting the show today.
Baby...
Ma'am, you know this is for the cross-promotion of the show.
So, we will have to carry Bittu's look.
Mom, I'm not going to wear this ugliness.
-Not again, please! -Sweetheart...
This is the channel's decision.
I don't think we can change it.
Even if we could, we don't have any other option.
It's okay, I've got one.
This one.
We can work with this.
This doesn't look appropriate, sweetheart.
It's not right.
All my friends wear this, Mom.
Check out their social.
Mallu, please try something.
I was really hoping to wear this dress.
Please.
Yeah, I'll... I'll just be back.
Ma'am.
Access to the main road will be through here.
Sir?
Advance payment for the shoot.
-Thank you. -Welcome, sir.
Neeraj ji, you are nervous because it's your first investment.
RERA, taxes... everything will be adjusted.
Dhiren ji,
we have made a huge investment in this project.
Our family's entire savings have been invested in this land deal.
-Neeraj ji-- -Dad, can I go to my room?
Yeah, sure. See you later.
You have a lifetime to be an adult.
At the moment, this world knows you as Bittu,
so let them have their fill.
You have your whole life
to express your identity as Zara.
Hmm?
And anyway
we already have
a problematic angry teenager at home.
So you should take your sweet time to grow up
so that I get to spend
more time with my little baby.
Mom, why don't you write the show's script?
Such a drama queen you are.
I know.
And I love you.
Hello?
Hello, Xavier?
Gopal bhai gave me your--
Wrong number.
-Hello? -How much do you need?
10 bags. 5K each, right?
I have the cash ready. Where do I come?
Where are you?
Oakland Springs bungalow complex.
No, man. All complexes have CCTVs there.
Then?
I'll send you a location.
Meet me at that bungalow's basement.
-Xavier? -Don't take my name, man.
-This is all of it, right? -Hmm.
It's my best batch.
If you like it,
next time order online.
But I'll need more tomorrow.
But why?
Buy today in one go.
Don't have the cash today, bro.
I'll try to arrange some by tomorrow.
Okay, you call me.
And leave after 10 minutes.
Not a second before.
Your Honour, the plaintiff intruded my client's
personal space and started yelling.
They had an intense argument,
and he became aggressive as if he would strike her.
My client did this action to defend herself.
Like this, right?
-Yes. -Like this.
Your Honour, how can this be "intent to injury"?
Please consider.
Your Honour, actually, this fight began long back.
The plaintiff was in love with my client.
He used to threaten her, abuse her.
My client isn't an attacker; she is a victim.
Thank you, Your Honour.
-Prosecution? -Your Honour--
Sir!
I think I've seen you somewhere.
Mr. Mishra...
what is going on?
Sorry, Your Honour. Shush. Don't say a word.
I was just trying to recall where I've seen him.
Mr. Mishra, control your client,
or she'll be charged with contempt of court.
Keep quiet. Don't say another word, okay?
It's true.
Truth or lie, don't say anything, just keep quiet.
Order! Order!
Ay!
I remember!
He gave my friend a torn 2,000-rupee note in the dark.
She still has it taped up.
Defendant Sania Nadeem,
you've been charged with contempt of court.
Five days imprisonment and a 500-rupee fine.
Next.
Munch on these.
I'll take money from Mehman ji and get you some jalebi.
-Cool. -Hmm?
There he is frowning.
Mehman ji, where's your client?
She befriended the lawyer,
so the court befriended her for a couple of days.
What do we do with her brother?
He'll stay at our house. Will you come home with me?
Aren't you his guest yourself?
No, that's how they address their brother-in-law.
Mehman ji, reimburse me for the almonds I fed him.
Almonds? He bought me peanuts!
That's what they call peanuts.
What do you mean by "they"?
Where are you from?
I am from Mumbai.
-I see. -Got it?
But a home's called a home, right?
Yes. It's also called an abode.
Come home and you'll learn more.
Mukul!
-Mukul? -Yes?
-Yes, Mom? -Get ready fast.
We have to leave in 30. Zara can't be late. Okay?
Yeah.
-Hi. -They're all your fans.
-Hi. -Hello, hello, hello.
-Hi. -Hello.
-One selfie? -Come.
Thank you.
-Hey, babe. -Hey, babe.
Where are you?
Still stuck at this lame-ass party...
with Mom and Dad.
Selfie, ma'am.
-Later, please. Later, later, later. -Later, ma'am. Later. Later, please.
Okay, ping me once you're done.
-Later, Nish. -Bye.
-Please, please, please.
You have quite a few fans here.
-You are back! -Yes.
-Hello, Aunty. -Hello.
I...
Sahir will be staying with us for a few days.
Okay.
Aunty, can I watch TV?
Go ahead, I'll get you something to eat, okay?
Okay.
Considering how often he comes over,
-I think we should adopt him. Right? -Yes...
Would you like to have some tea?
I asked if you would like to have some tea.
I am the only one who can taunt here, Mr. Mishra. Okay?
Like how your mother keeps taunting me.
What's her issue?
That we don't have any "issue."
She wants us to have issues?
Not just her,
your aunt in Gaya, your granny in Begusarai,
your grandma in Seohara... they all want that.
And they want at least two.
-Oh, that "issue." -Hmm.
Why don't you tell them that we don't want any?
Who are they related to? You.
So, you tell them.
She is right, Mehman ji.
They are your relatives.
They should be lecturing you about having kids and not my sister.
Why are you here? To add fuel to the fire?
Come on. Get lost.
Thanks for reminding me.
Didi,
can I have some ghee?
We are having a party. We'll be frying puris.
-I see? -Sure, take it.
Has anyone in your family's history ever eaten puris made in ghee?
-Here. -Come on, isn't this the age to enjoy it?
By the time I reach your age,
the doctor will anyway ask me go on a diet. No?
Here, go enjoy.
My treat. Go on.
You're such a miser, brother-in-law.
How much will you trouble him?
Not much.
My baby is a star.
Can you see Mukul anywhere?
He must be around.
He's a young man. He must be enjoying himself.
Hey, Avantika! Nice to see you.
You haven't changed one bit!
Hi. Good to see you too.
Lovely seeing you.
What's the secret behind your ageless look?
Meet Neeraj, my husband.
Oh, the husband.
Neeraj! Nice to meet you, mate.
Good to meet you, too.
Lucky you.
Dad, I'll just show Zara off to my friends.
Sure, sweetie.
I'll be back.
Go, have fun.
Look at him dance.
Cheers to Zara!
Cheers!
All the star daughters feel insecure at the mere mention of her name.
Whoa, that's way too much.
Well, hello, ladies!
What's up!
-Cheers, madam. -Cheers.
You're coming to the after-party, right?
Of course, bro.
I'm bored to the bone here among these oldies.
Well, well, well...
If I am not mistaken,
aren't you the one on the hoardings?
Zara Ahuja.
Bittu, Ghar Ka Chirag, right?
Well, in real life,
are you a lamp or a genie?
What do you think?
Hmm...
I think I'd have to find out some more.
Whoa! Whoa! Whoa!
Your time starts now.
Well, I can definitely feel it ticking.
So, am I gonna see you later tonight?
There's a great after-party happening.
It'll be fun, right?
I think I can't make it.
Have an early morning shoot tomorrow.
Bad luck, bro. She's not coming.
Come on, don't say that now.
-Zara! -You gotta come!
Zara!
Just a second, Dad.
I would've loved to, but can't.
Next time, for sure. Bye.
Me too.
-I told you. -What happened?
Just a second, Dad.
Sorry.
Actually, I can sneak out later.
Can anyone pick me if possible?
Yeah, the chauffeur's ready.
At your service, ma'am.
Again... he started...
Oh, my God!
Ping me later?
See you.
Bye!
Let's go.
Bro,
this stuff which you're smoking
is too good.
You've got some more?
I've got something better.
I have some MD.
Do you want it for the after-party?
You mean Molly?
Pure, home-cooked Molly.
7K for 1G.
-Works. -Yeah. Yeah.
Works.
Excuse me.
-Where are you? -Yeah, coming.
We're leaving, Mukul.
Come out right now.
Coming.
-Okay, guys, I need to go. -Yeah, yeah.
So, tell me how are we doing this?
There's an ATM outside the resort.
Meet us there at 12:30?
What say?
-Sounds great. -Yeah?
-See you there. -Bye.
-Bye, bro. -Bye, bye, bye.
Holy fucking Molly!
Sweets have been disappearing every day from the fridge.
The thief of course thought he could escape Bittu?
Now all of you open your mouth one by one.
Show me your tongue.
Here's our thief.
Bittu is the best.
Isn't she?
This girl is very talented.
She is already such a big star,
just imagine how huge a star she will be once she grows up.
Listen, idiot. Bittu isn't scared of anyone.
She is competent and strong.
Understood, idiot?
God.
What a party!
Good night, Dad.
Wait for me.
Good night, fam.
-Good night. -Had an amazing day today.
Mukul, don't be up too late.
Can't wait for tomorrow, yeah.
Baby?
Yeah, done, done.
-Done, baby? -Yes.
Tomorrow we shoot the ad for this complex.
It's time for bed.
Toodles.
Good night. Bye-bye.
Good night, baby.
Here you go.
What's up, bro!
There you go.
Hey!
What's up, guys?
Ooh! Who's this hottie?
Look who's talking!
-Hi! -Hi, guys!
I am also standing here.
I am right here too.
-You're looking nice too. -Thank you.
Now go, refill this.
-Please. -Yes, your highness.
Zara, what can I get you to drink?
What do you suggest?
You can never go wrong with gin and tonic, right?
Absolutely.
I think I'll pass.
Have an early morning shoot tomorrow, so let it be...
Uh-oh! Baby on board, folks!
Never mind, it's all right.
Fine,
I'll have one.
Oh, really?
Yeah!
So one gin and tonic?
Yeah, works.
Now we're talking.
Let's see. Hi!
Bro!
Our buddy got us some mad shit.
-Should we move? -Let's go.
This party is something!
-Brother! -Bro!
-What's up, bro! -My man!
-Hi. Mukul. -That's great!
-Nice to meet you. -What's up, bro?
-Cheers. -Cheers, guys.
You have a stellar one.
Mukul got us some great stuff.
-Enjoy the party, man. -Yeah.
Hey! There's some M in the party.
Let's go.
Mukul?
Mukul!
Mukul?
Mukul!
Open the door!
Mukul!
What?
Where is Zara?
Where did the two of you go last night?
Mukul, please tell us quickly. We can't find Zara.
She is not in her room?
She is nowhere in the whole house.
Mukul, look, we know you two went out last night.
Just please tell us where you went and when you returned.
There was a private party at the resort.
I was also invited.
Can you talk a little faster?
Avantika.
Zara was already there when I got there.
So I thought someone from the party must have dropped her home.
Why didn't you bring her home with you?
Well...
she told me to get lost.
She was having a blast.
She was dancing and all.
So I came back.
Neeraj ji!
Then I...
Neeraj ji!
Yes, tell me?
Neeraj ji, the guard called me.
-What? -Please come with me.
Whose car is Zara getting into?
And, God, what dress is she wearing?
Let me call Mallika.
We should go to the party venue, Neeraj.
-Neeraj, let's go. -Yeah.
-Thank you. -Thank you.
Welcome.
Recheck all the rooms and update me immediately.
Where are they?
This way.
Come, Neeraj.
-Who has lost their shit... -Neeraj...
-...so early in the morning? -Break the door.
-Coming! Wait. -Please check the other rooms.
Where's Zara, dear? Huh?
Hi. Hello.
-Zara! -Aunty? Uncle?
Where's Zara?
Zara? Zara's not here, Aunty.
Zara!
What's wrong?
Any rooms over there?
Zara is not in this room, Neeraj.
That white car... whose car is that?
Rahul.
Where is he, dear?
Where is he?
Zara?
Hey, you! Get up! Get up!
-Get up! -Neeraj.
Are you Rahul?
-Yes. -Where is Zara?
-WHERE IS ZARA? -Neeraj!
Neeraj, please.
Sir... sir...
we have checked all the rooms allotted to the production team.
We couldn't find her.
I'm calling the damn cops.
No!
I have called your office myself and updated my records.
How do I pay the bill if you still keep sending it to the old address?
Karmarkar!
Please check in your records.
Mr. Neeraj Ahuja?
Yes. Hello.
SHO Prashant Waghmare.
SI Gauri Karmarkar.
ASI Ravi Kumar.
Hello.
My wife, Avantika.
Namaste.
Gauri will talk to all the guests here.
I want you two to come with me.
With you? Where?
The place you're staying at. Let's go.
Mukul,
your sister is missing.
But, honestly, I believe she stayed up partying till the wee hours,
and we'll find her somewhere here, sleeping.
But just to be on the safe side,
you need to tell me everything.
Don't be scared.
What happened at the party?
When did you go?
What did you do? Everything.
You picked up Zara last night?
Yes.
You didn't drop her back home?
-No. -Why?
I would have if she had asked.
Anyway, we weren't together at the party after a point of time.
I reached the party at around 12:50 a.m.
Was Zara there?
Yes. She was dancing. Having a good time.
Then, I was getting bored, so I came back.
Alone?
Hmm.
Did anything else happen that we should know about?
No.
So can anyone tell me anything?
Where could she be?
Or whom did she leave with?
Anything?
Time is of great essence when someone goes missing.
The longer it takes, the slimmer the chances of finding them.
So, if you know anything, anything at all,
please tell me now.
Sir,
there are a lot of pictures of Zara and the party on social media.
Have a look.
Zara was at the party till 2:00 a.m.
Someone live-streamed this.
The clutch lying there,
it's in Zara's hand here.
See.
How did her purse get here if Zara didn't come back?
What happened?
Zara pushed Mukul into the pool.
Mukul? Why?
Actually, ma'am, he was being quite aggressive with her.
Shut the fuck up, okay? You should be in bed.
Mind your own business, Muks.
They fought, ma'am.
He was forcing her to drink something.
He went to the washroom.
After a while Zara went to the washroom too.
After that, they both just disappeared.
Then?
I saw them in the parking lot.
He was dragging her towards the car.
Then he drove away with her.
That's what happened.
We will now record your detailed statements.
Ashok, get on with it. I'll be right back.
No one will touch anything that belongs to Zara.
-Ravi. -Sir.
Check all the CCTV footage from last night.
Send this picture to Gauri.
Tell her we found this purse here.
-Stay here and keep an eye out. -Yes, sir.
-The girl is a minor. -Yes, sir.
We need to do the due diligence.
Show us this footage.
Ma'am.
Look at that.
Come on.
Harder.
It's very heavy. Pull harder.
Hold it.
-Pull! -Pull!
Pull harder!
-Why is it so heavy? -Pull!
-Pull!
-Why is it so heavy? -Pull!
It's a dead body! A dead body!
A dead body!