1 00:00:24,501 --> 00:00:28,640 -(film projector clicks, whirrs) -(crowd clapping) 2 00:00:28,840 --> 00:00:30,760 (pleasant music playing) 3 00:00:30,833 --> 00:00:32,792 (interviewer) When the lights dim at the movies, 4 00:00:33,083 --> 00:00:35,375 we dream with our eyes open. 5 00:00:36,125 --> 00:00:37,333 But, Victor Uncle, 6 00:00:37,500 --> 00:00:39,292 your films aren't just dreams. 7 00:00:39,500 --> 00:00:40,583 They're truly a celebration. 8 00:00:40,667 --> 00:00:41,667 (Victor) Thank you, thank you. 9 00:00:41,750 --> 00:00:44,167 (interviewer) I learnt the tropes of love from your films. 10 00:00:44,480 --> 00:00:46,320 (Victor laughs heartily) 11 00:00:47,250 --> 00:00:51,083 Forty years and Viktory Studios is still ruling the roost. 12 00:00:51,458 --> 00:00:53,080 -How do you do it? -(Victor chuckles) 13 00:00:53,208 --> 00:00:54,375 (Victor) My son, 14 00:00:55,167 --> 00:00:57,667 cinema has never been just a business for me. 15 00:00:57,750 --> 00:00:59,208 It's my religion. 16 00:01:00,167 --> 00:01:03,583 I live by this religion and shall one day-- 17 00:01:03,760 --> 00:01:06,200 -(glass shatters) -(car alarm ringing) 18 00:01:07,760 --> 00:01:08,773 (man) Switch on the camera and shoot! 19 00:01:08,853 --> 00:01:10,680 (reporter 1) Today has been an eventful day 20 00:01:10,760 --> 00:01:11,680 for the legendary Viktory Studios. 21 00:01:11,750 --> 00:01:13,500 (reporter 2) News that will send shivers down your spine. 22 00:01:13,583 --> 00:01:17,375 A scandal has rocked the 40-year legacy of Viktory Studios to its core! 23 00:01:17,708 --> 00:01:19,792 (reporter 1) And here he comes the movie maverick, Raghu Khanna, 24 00:01:19,875 --> 00:01:22,292 who looks a bit like a deer in front of headlights right now. 25 00:01:22,375 --> 00:01:24,167 I'll find out what that old fox has been up to. 26 00:01:24,250 --> 00:01:25,333 I'll fuck that bitch Nandy! 27 00:01:25,417 --> 00:01:27,458 This shocking news has caused quite a stir in the industry. 28 00:01:27,542 --> 00:01:29,337 And the reason behind it is a girl. 29 00:01:29,417 --> 00:01:31,667 -And her name is Mahika Nandy. -(crowd chattering) 30 00:01:32,240 --> 00:01:34,600 -(door shuts sharply) -(breathing rapidly) 31 00:01:35,240 --> 00:01:36,440 (musical crescendo) 32 00:01:36,583 --> 00:01:38,042 Fuck you, Mahika Nandy! 33 00:01:38,520 --> 00:01:40,360 (riveting opening music) 34 00:02:17,600 --> 00:02:19,160 (music fades out) 35 00:02:21,726 --> 00:02:23,542 (announcer) Next station, Andheri. 36 00:02:23,880 --> 00:02:25,920 (catchy bass guitar music) 37 00:02:27,160 --> 00:02:28,280 (vehicles honking) 38 00:02:28,375 --> 00:02:30,792 (rapping) ♪ Life's hectic and busy here It's tough to survive ♪ 39 00:02:30,875 --> 00:02:33,125 ♪ Office may be in Dadar But the house is in Vasai ♪ 40 00:02:33,208 --> 00:02:35,417 ♪ In the noisy clamour The mind's gone crazy ♪ 41 00:02:35,500 --> 00:02:37,708 ♪ In the chaos of the film industry Lies the vibe of Mumbai ♪ 42 00:02:37,875 --> 00:02:40,292 (singing) ♪ I wonder What this jungle is ♪ 43 00:02:40,708 --> 00:02:42,750 ♪ Why did I choose to wander here? ♪ 44 00:02:42,833 --> 00:02:45,125 ♪ People are broke and penniless ♪ 45 00:02:45,542 --> 00:02:47,417 ♪ Yet they've got expensive dreams ♪ 46 00:02:47,500 --> 00:02:48,667 -Hello? -(woman) Have you reached office? 47 00:02:48,750 --> 00:02:49,792 I wish. 48 00:02:49,875 --> 00:02:52,625 In this city, reaching from one place to the other takes a lifetime. 49 00:02:52,708 --> 00:02:53,875 Laxmi Industrial Estate? 50 00:02:53,958 --> 00:02:55,360 -Ma'am, no solo rides. -Okay, fine. 51 00:02:55,750 --> 00:02:56,875 Beta, listen, 52 00:02:57,417 --> 00:02:59,292 I have transferred some money into your account. 53 00:02:59,542 --> 00:03:00,500 (Mahika) Why, Ma? 54 00:03:00,583 --> 00:03:03,625 I was just venting to you the other day, for no particular reason. 55 00:03:03,640 --> 00:03:05,480 (chuckles) Don't be silly. 56 00:03:05,542 --> 00:03:06,792 You deserve this. 57 00:03:07,000 --> 00:03:09,085 It's my struggle, Ma. Let me handle it on my own. 58 00:03:09,474 --> 00:03:11,542 Let me work hard, Ma. The money will eventually follow. 59 00:03:11,625 --> 00:03:13,000 I'm transferring the money back. 60 00:03:13,083 --> 00:03:15,375 Ma, I've reached the office. I'll call you later. 61 00:03:15,458 --> 00:03:16,840 -Wait, listen to-- -Bye! 62 00:03:18,000 --> 00:03:20,333 ♪ I feel so lost ♪ 63 00:03:20,417 --> 00:03:22,792 ♪ I feel entangled ♪ 64 00:03:22,875 --> 00:03:24,708 -♪ I feel so lost ♪ -(Aditi) Hey! What's up? 65 00:03:24,792 --> 00:03:25,917 'Sup! 66 00:03:27,000 --> 00:03:28,360 How was Pyaar Dangerous? 67 00:03:28,520 --> 00:03:30,833 (scoffs) Very dangerous! 68 00:03:31,042 --> 00:03:32,042 Oh, God. 69 00:03:32,083 --> 00:03:33,960 By the way, I have even more 70 00:03:34,000 --> 00:03:35,292 -dangerous gossip to give you. -(phone ringing) 71 00:03:35,375 --> 00:03:36,583 -You'll love it. -Wait a second. 72 00:03:38,276 --> 00:03:39,833 -(Tarun) Mahika! -Good morning, sir? 73 00:03:39,917 --> 00:03:41,083 What good morning? Where are you? 74 00:03:41,167 --> 00:03:42,250 I'm in the office, sir. 75 00:03:42,417 --> 00:03:43,333 Yeah, whatever. 76 00:03:43,792 --> 00:03:45,045 I'm calling in sick today. 77 00:03:45,125 --> 00:03:47,625 You'll have to review Pyaar Dangerous today. 78 00:03:47,760 --> 00:03:49,160 -(comedic music) -(Tarun clears throat) 79 00:03:49,292 --> 00:03:51,208 Zico has shown up from Viktory Studios. 80 00:03:51,292 --> 00:03:55,250 He has a list of pointers. Just play along. 81 00:03:55,458 --> 00:03:56,500 -But-- -Just do it, Mahika. 82 00:03:56,583 --> 00:03:57,792 -Sir-- -Don't stress. Bye. 83 00:03:58,440 --> 00:04:00,760 -(music turns tense) -(ragged breathing) 84 00:04:02,958 --> 00:04:03,847 Shit. 85 00:04:03,927 --> 00:04:05,458 (Zico) What was her name again? 86 00:04:06,542 --> 00:04:08,958 I mean the critic, man. 87 00:04:09,375 --> 00:04:10,488 Mahika. 88 00:04:11,083 --> 00:04:12,542 Ah, I think she's here. 89 00:04:13,080 --> 00:04:14,240 (upbeat music) 90 00:04:14,458 --> 00:04:15,360 Mahika? 91 00:04:15,667 --> 00:04:16,600 I am Zico. 92 00:04:17,083 --> 00:04:19,042 -Tell me. -I just had a word with Tarun. 93 00:04:19,167 --> 00:04:21,167 He told me you're reviewing Pyaar Dangerous. 94 00:04:21,542 --> 00:04:22,667 It's Raghu Khanna's film. 95 00:04:22,958 --> 00:04:24,000 Blockbuster! 96 00:04:24,250 --> 00:04:26,000 It's shaken up the industry. 97 00:04:26,458 --> 00:04:28,583 Just add to the hype now. 98 00:04:29,833 --> 00:04:31,000 Four-star review. 99 00:04:33,125 --> 00:04:35,708 Accept this as a token on behalf of Viktory Studios. 100 00:04:36,750 --> 00:04:38,000 A brand new phone. 101 00:04:40,292 --> 00:04:42,333 If Raghu Khanna is happy, then you'll be happy. 102 00:04:43,400 --> 00:04:46,320 -(sighing) -(music turns tense) 103 00:04:47,200 --> 00:04:48,750 -(notification dings) -One second. 104 00:04:49,680 --> 00:04:51,400 -(music turns jittery) -(notification dings) 105 00:04:55,960 --> 00:04:57,240 (music rises) 106 00:04:59,880 --> 00:05:02,720 (notification dings repeatedly) 107 00:05:03,480 --> 00:05:04,800 (music fades out) 108 00:05:05,170 --> 00:05:07,042 -(man 1) Roll sound. -(man 2) Rolling, sir! 109 00:05:07,208 --> 00:05:08,333 (man 1) Roll camera. 110 00:05:08,417 --> 00:05:09,341 (woman) Rolling! 111 00:05:09,464 --> 00:05:10,523 (man 1) And action! 112 00:05:10,560 --> 00:05:13,400 -(hissing) -(guitar riff plays) 113 00:05:20,600 --> 00:05:21,600 (singing) 114 00:05:21,625 --> 00:05:26,292 ♪ There are many talks About you and me ♪ 115 00:05:26,375 --> 00:05:30,708 ♪ The lane you walk through Oh, girl, that's mine ♪ 116 00:05:30,792 --> 00:05:33,542 ♪ If you don't want to walk with me Then tell me ♪ 117 00:05:33,625 --> 00:05:36,583 ♪ I won't leave you alone Halfway through ♪ 118 00:05:36,750 --> 00:05:40,120 ♪ Don't turn your eyes away from us Beautiful ♪ 119 00:05:40,292 --> 00:05:42,542 ♪ Your class is distinct from all ♪ 120 00:05:42,625 --> 00:05:45,042 ♪ You seem to be my special one ♪ 121 00:05:45,167 --> 00:05:47,333 ♪ All other girls fail In comparison to you ♪ 122 00:05:47,417 --> 00:05:50,083 ♪ Your class, girl Is unique and stands out ♪ 123 00:05:50,520 --> 00:05:52,680 -(gate thumps) -(car revving up) 124 00:05:55,640 --> 00:05:57,000 (keys jingling) 125 00:05:59,120 --> 00:06:01,800 (music interlude) 126 00:06:09,747 --> 00:06:11,500 -(man 1) And track in! -(camera stand rolling) 127 00:06:12,760 --> 00:06:15,480 (singing continues) 128 00:06:18,000 --> 00:06:20,320 (suspenseful music fades in) 129 00:06:26,955 --> 00:06:28,458 (man 1) Cut! Cut! Cut! 130 00:06:29,213 --> 00:06:30,875 Where the fuck is her focus? 131 00:06:30,958 --> 00:06:32,042 On me. 132 00:06:32,333 --> 00:06:33,375 But where is yours? 133 00:06:33,458 --> 00:06:35,840 -Raghu, my brother! -Hey, Arshad. 134 00:06:36,583 --> 00:06:38,167 I'm focussed on the Rs. 101 crore. 135 00:06:38,375 --> 00:06:39,833 Keeping a crore aside for myself. 136 00:06:40,250 --> 00:06:41,292 What will I do with just 100, man? 137 00:06:41,375 --> 00:06:42,598 Ah. (scoffs) 138 00:06:43,333 --> 00:06:46,375 (Yasmin) You guys are always only concerned about numbers. 139 00:06:46,500 --> 00:06:48,542 I'm the only one concerned about entertainment. 140 00:06:48,760 --> 00:06:49,760 (alluring music) 141 00:06:49,792 --> 00:06:51,875 Not yet. What about Agent Haseena? 142 00:06:52,289 --> 00:06:53,917 Where's the press release, Raghu? 143 00:06:54,083 --> 00:06:57,250 The world needs to know I'm working on something like Kill Bill. 144 00:06:58,167 --> 00:07:00,250 Yasmin Ali in and as... 145 00:07:00,333 --> 00:07:01,750 Agent Haseena. 146 00:07:02,542 --> 00:07:04,625 Trust me, baby. You are irreplaceable. 147 00:07:05,000 --> 00:07:06,500 I've had a word with Gurmeet today. 148 00:07:06,583 --> 00:07:08,625 Let the new draft come in. We'll announce it immediately. 149 00:07:10,000 --> 00:07:11,250 Now, give me that kiss. 150 00:07:13,120 --> 00:07:15,160 (music continues) 151 00:07:16,560 --> 00:07:17,720 (Badshah clears throat) 152 00:07:18,167 --> 00:07:19,708 (Badshah) Congratulations, brother! 153 00:07:19,875 --> 00:07:20,792 (Raghu) Brother! 154 00:07:20,800 --> 00:07:21,723 I'll see you later. 155 00:07:21,803 --> 00:07:24,520 Kudos for 40 successful years of Viktory. 156 00:07:24,600 --> 00:07:25,520 Thank you, homie. 157 00:07:25,535 --> 00:07:28,625 Your homie's composing the song for your next film too. 158 00:07:29,333 --> 00:07:30,375 It's a period film, bro. 159 00:07:30,458 --> 00:07:31,498 End credits! 160 00:07:31,720 --> 00:07:33,160 (Raghu, Badshah guffawing) 161 00:07:33,792 --> 00:07:34,833 Congratulations! 162 00:07:34,917 --> 00:07:36,208 -Take care, man. -See you, homie. 163 00:07:39,125 --> 00:07:42,458 That shady slimeball Saajan Morarka is waiting for you. 164 00:07:42,542 --> 00:07:44,625 The man has a pea-sized brain but has set out to make films. 165 00:07:44,708 --> 00:07:46,958 The idiot's bagged some rights for a South Indian project. 166 00:07:47,083 --> 00:07:49,085 -Should I shoo him away? -Let him sit. 167 00:07:49,122 --> 00:07:51,208 Get him a selfie with Yasmin. Just keep him busy. 168 00:07:51,292 --> 00:07:52,200 Let's go. 169 00:07:52,240 --> 00:07:54,833 (Zico) Spot boy, please give Saajan-ji some snacks. 170 00:07:55,120 --> 00:07:56,800 (intriguing music plays) 171 00:07:56,920 --> 00:07:57,800 (blows) 172 00:07:58,208 --> 00:07:59,250 (Prithvi) Raghu. 173 00:07:59,792 --> 00:08:01,625 The HELLO! photo shoot is all set up. 174 00:08:01,708 --> 00:08:03,250 We'll do it in Victor sir's cabin. 175 00:08:03,833 --> 00:08:05,000 Guts. 176 00:08:05,958 --> 00:08:07,125 Also, Armaan wants to meet. 177 00:08:07,208 --> 00:08:08,583 He is throwing his weight around as usual. 178 00:08:08,667 --> 00:08:10,337 Tell that dickhead to throw his weight around at the gym 179 00:08:10,417 --> 00:08:12,292 and get on with some acting. 180 00:08:13,375 --> 00:08:15,542 What is the update on 1857's poster launch? 181 00:08:16,290 --> 00:08:17,375 -Prithvi? -Yeah. 182 00:08:17,458 --> 00:08:18,875 Doubled up the security, 183 00:08:19,167 --> 00:08:21,003 created a special meeting zone for fans. 184 00:08:21,083 --> 00:08:22,958 You know how these Armaanians can get crazy. 185 00:08:23,038 --> 00:08:24,500 (Zico) They get straight up your ass, man. 186 00:08:24,580 --> 00:08:26,125 (Raghu) I like this. I like this. 187 00:08:26,500 --> 00:08:27,583 Nice. 188 00:08:28,042 --> 00:08:29,875 -How's the buzz for the film? -(Zico) Hot as hell. 189 00:08:29,958 --> 00:08:31,208 Sent out a bunch of gift hampers. 190 00:08:31,292 --> 00:08:33,458 Everyone's gonna be drooling with praises. 191 00:08:33,542 --> 00:08:34,583 (Raghu) Good boy. 192 00:08:34,731 --> 00:08:36,080 (upbeat music) 193 00:08:36,280 --> 00:08:38,800 (door clicks, bangs) 194 00:08:39,520 --> 00:08:41,680 (music turns intense) 195 00:08:49,600 --> 00:08:50,880 (music fades out) 196 00:08:50,958 --> 00:08:52,200 -Love it. Fab! -(music fades back in) 197 00:08:52,250 --> 00:08:53,667 Yeah, killer! 198 00:08:53,760 --> 00:08:55,500 Fab! Come forward. 199 00:08:58,600 --> 00:08:59,880 (music turns catchy) 200 00:09:01,500 --> 00:09:03,458 What a shot! Fab, fab, fab! 201 00:09:03,667 --> 00:09:05,120 -Superb! -(shutter clicks) 202 00:09:05,375 --> 00:09:07,083 (man) Three, two, one. 203 00:09:07,250 --> 00:09:08,250 Go, Mahika! 204 00:09:08,280 --> 00:09:09,680 (show opener plays) 205 00:09:10,833 --> 00:09:11,875 Hello. 206 00:09:12,167 --> 00:09:13,292 I am Mahika Nandy, 207 00:09:13,667 --> 00:09:15,833 and I welcome you to yet another edition of Chali ya Pity. 208 00:09:16,417 --> 00:09:20,292 This Friday brings to you Raghu Khanna's action-packed 209 00:09:20,500 --> 00:09:23,042 romantic comedy-drama, Pyaar Dangerous. 210 00:09:24,250 --> 00:09:25,417 Dollops of action, 211 00:09:25,500 --> 00:09:26,708 solid romance, 212 00:09:26,917 --> 00:09:28,167 heart-warming comedy, 213 00:09:28,250 --> 00:09:30,042 a bunch of twists and turns, 214 00:09:30,417 --> 00:09:33,917 the perfect combination of logic and entertainment... 215 00:09:34,120 --> 00:09:35,400 -(breathes in) -(taps cue cards) 216 00:09:37,083 --> 00:09:40,417 The perfect combination of logic and entertainment... 217 00:09:41,040 --> 00:09:42,640 (breathes in, sighs) 218 00:09:42,917 --> 00:09:44,042 It has none of it! 219 00:09:45,800 --> 00:09:47,583 None of that in this ridiculous film. 220 00:09:47,667 --> 00:09:50,333 The film is not just amiss, but it's truly a pity 221 00:09:50,542 --> 00:09:54,542 that these filmmakers take our sensibilities for a ride. 222 00:09:54,750 --> 00:09:57,208 Pyaar Dangerous has no signs of love, 223 00:09:57,958 --> 00:10:01,750 and what's dangerous are producers like Raghu Khanna 224 00:10:02,083 --> 00:10:03,792 who think viewership can be bought with money! 225 00:10:03,917 --> 00:10:05,035 (whispers) We're fucked. 226 00:10:05,560 --> 00:10:06,440 (tense music) 227 00:10:07,625 --> 00:10:11,083 You can hand me a brand new phone to change my views 228 00:10:11,167 --> 00:10:14,083 and manufacture a positive word-of-mouth, of course. 229 00:10:14,160 --> 00:10:15,333 But what we see on the big screen, 230 00:10:15,417 --> 00:10:17,708 the feeling we get with every dialogue, every crackling punchline, 231 00:10:17,792 --> 00:10:19,917 the hero's dazzling entry and the dynamic songs. 232 00:10:20,042 --> 00:10:22,708 You cannot manufacture that feeling 233 00:10:22,792 --> 00:10:24,628 because it comes straight from the heart. 234 00:10:25,417 --> 00:10:28,125 People resting largely on their father's laurels, 235 00:10:28,208 --> 00:10:32,048 and minting money from legacies, put even nepotism to shame. 236 00:10:35,542 --> 00:10:39,500 So, Chali ya Pity gives Pyaar Dangerous 0 out of 5 stars. 237 00:10:39,583 --> 00:10:41,583 Please don't waste time watching this film. 238 00:10:41,667 --> 00:10:43,083 Don't make yourself suffer. 239 00:10:43,167 --> 00:10:45,167 Make people like Raghu Khanna suffer. 240 00:10:45,360 --> 00:10:46,760 -(sloshing) -(music builds) 241 00:10:47,360 --> 00:10:50,208 ...minting money from legacies, put even nepotism to shame. 242 00:10:50,292 --> 00:10:52,625 -Pyaar Dangerous 0 out of 5 stars. -(notifications ringing) 243 00:10:52,875 --> 00:10:54,804 Please don't waste your time watching this film. 244 00:10:55,240 --> 00:10:57,280 (car whirring) 245 00:10:58,593 --> 00:11:00,125 -Yeah, come in? -(man) Nitin, come in. 246 00:11:00,208 --> 00:11:02,292 -Tell me. -Son, the big daddy has arrived. 247 00:11:02,375 --> 00:11:04,000 Victor sir? Shit! 248 00:11:04,720 --> 00:11:06,320 (sharp footsteps) 249 00:11:06,720 --> 00:11:08,480 -(cane tapping) -(energetic music plays) 250 00:11:19,083 --> 00:11:21,458 Zico sir! Problem! Victor sir! 251 00:11:21,833 --> 00:11:23,292 Fuck. Go stop him. 252 00:11:23,375 --> 00:11:25,200 How can I stop him? (grunts) 253 00:11:25,417 --> 00:11:28,333 Sing, dance, strip or shoot him. Just go fucking stop him! 254 00:11:29,280 --> 00:11:30,400 (cane tapping) 255 00:11:30,958 --> 00:11:32,000 Good morning, sir. 256 00:11:32,080 --> 00:11:33,625 Um. You can't go in. 257 00:11:33,875 --> 00:11:37,375 Can't go into my own office? 258 00:11:37,667 --> 00:11:39,167 -You're fired. -No, you're not. 259 00:11:39,480 --> 00:11:40,720 (jittery music) 260 00:11:41,125 --> 00:11:43,083 Yes, you are. Get out. 261 00:11:43,208 --> 00:11:45,042 You move, and I'll whoop your ass. 262 00:11:47,760 --> 00:11:50,120 (brooding music echoes) 263 00:11:55,200 --> 00:11:58,440 -(cane taps) -(footsteps) 264 00:11:58,720 --> 00:11:59,800 -(music rises) -(Zico whispers) Let's go. 265 00:11:59,958 --> 00:12:03,167 This studio is my life, son. 266 00:12:03,667 --> 00:12:05,333 A piece of my heart. 267 00:12:06,583 --> 00:12:08,542 This is my legacy and nobody... 268 00:12:09,708 --> 00:12:11,500 and I mean nobody can take that away from me. 269 00:12:11,583 --> 00:12:13,583 Not even my own blood. 270 00:12:16,000 --> 00:12:20,480 You're doing a photoshoot to celebrate 40 years of the studio 271 00:12:20,640 --> 00:12:24,042 without the person who built this studio from the ground up? 272 00:12:24,333 --> 00:12:26,792 You might have given 40 years of your life to this studio. 273 00:12:27,250 --> 00:12:29,917 But you seem to have conveniently forgotten the last 3 disasters. 274 00:12:31,500 --> 00:12:32,875 Splurging every penny on your magnum opus Imaan-e-Ishq was 275 00:12:32,958 --> 00:12:34,186 the biggest blow to this company. We'd have ended up on the streets-- 276 00:12:34,266 --> 00:12:37,292 Imaan-e-Ishq was my life. 277 00:12:37,720 --> 00:12:38,760 (music softens) 278 00:12:39,833 --> 00:12:43,708 I loved that film more than my own blood. 279 00:12:45,208 --> 00:12:48,292 I wasn't aware that you could even love your own blood. 280 00:12:49,500 --> 00:12:53,042 You haven't changed a bit with the times. 281 00:12:53,542 --> 00:12:56,458 Nobody wants to watch your four-hour-long sagas! 282 00:12:57,083 --> 00:12:58,958 The mantra today is to bounce within 2 hours. 283 00:12:59,208 --> 00:13:00,375 Time is money. 284 00:13:00,458 --> 00:13:02,000 That's how you make a blockbuster. 285 00:13:02,080 --> 00:13:03,458 Someone, please teach him the basics! 286 00:13:03,625 --> 00:13:08,333 I have left a mark in people's hearts. 287 00:13:11,000 --> 00:13:13,083 You sold that for a pittance. 288 00:13:14,167 --> 00:13:17,083 Bribing people for a good review? 289 00:13:18,792 --> 00:13:19,958 My son, 290 00:13:21,042 --> 00:13:25,000 you don't buy prestige. You have to earn it. 291 00:13:25,640 --> 00:13:26,920 (inhales) 292 00:13:27,375 --> 00:13:29,667 The prestige that you lost a while ago. 293 00:13:29,840 --> 00:13:31,360 (music turns melancholic) 294 00:13:32,520 --> 00:13:33,400 (Raghu) Tsk-tsk. 295 00:13:33,917 --> 00:13:38,125 You're behaving desperately, just like a wannabe starlet. 296 00:13:38,375 --> 00:13:41,208 "Put me on a cover, please! Click a picture of mine, please!" 297 00:13:45,000 --> 00:13:48,917 When the ones we grow up looking up to are not worthy of it anymore, 298 00:13:49,708 --> 00:13:51,708 they need to be put back in their place. 299 00:13:55,208 --> 00:13:56,667 It's unfortunate. 300 00:13:58,167 --> 00:13:59,520 But it's true! 301 00:14:08,280 --> 00:14:09,560 (riveting music) 302 00:14:19,040 --> 00:14:20,560 (motorbike whirring) 303 00:14:21,542 --> 00:14:22,583 Mr. Khanna! Hel-- 304 00:14:23,440 --> 00:14:25,800 (people chattering) 305 00:14:29,440 --> 00:14:31,840 (music intensifies, fades) 306 00:14:33,792 --> 00:14:37,292 Boss, that wannabe film critic has fucked us over. 307 00:14:38,375 --> 00:14:40,625 She bashed the film and outed us, telling everyone that 308 00:14:41,000 --> 00:14:42,792 we bribed her. 309 00:14:43,042 --> 00:14:45,226 Zico... just fuckin' handle it. 310 00:14:45,331 --> 00:14:48,880 (car revving, tyres squealing) 311 00:14:52,708 --> 00:14:55,292 What's the name of the critic? 312 00:14:56,125 --> 00:14:58,125 Some fucking Mahika Naandi. 313 00:14:58,875 --> 00:14:59,917 You mean Nandy? 314 00:15:00,292 --> 00:15:01,542 Is she your neighbour? 315 00:15:01,880 --> 00:15:04,320 (music turns comedic) 316 00:15:05,120 --> 00:15:06,640 (door clicks, creaks) 317 00:15:12,840 --> 00:15:14,120 (chair screeching) 318 00:15:27,760 --> 00:15:28,960 (music stops) 319 00:15:29,657 --> 00:15:30,680 (exhales) 320 00:15:30,750 --> 00:15:32,125 What were you even thinking? 321 00:15:32,920 --> 00:15:33,880 (indistinct chatter) 322 00:15:34,520 --> 00:15:35,760 (inhales sharply, sighs) 323 00:15:36,125 --> 00:15:37,250 Seriously? 324 00:15:37,750 --> 00:15:39,708 I had told you. What happened? 325 00:15:40,292 --> 00:15:41,375 Please tell me. 326 00:15:41,680 --> 00:15:42,560 (popping knuckles) 327 00:15:43,000 --> 00:15:44,167 I thought a lot. 328 00:15:44,417 --> 00:15:46,712 A lot was going on and suddenly, when it came to the phone-- 329 00:15:46,792 --> 00:15:48,125 You could have taken it. 330 00:15:48,875 --> 00:15:49,792 You need a new phone. 331 00:15:49,875 --> 00:15:51,542 You've been ranting about wanting a new one for a week. 332 00:15:51,625 --> 00:15:52,875 You should have just taken it. 333 00:15:54,833 --> 00:15:57,583 I mean, it was just about a film and a review, 334 00:15:57,667 --> 00:15:58,750 and now it's a goddamn movement. 335 00:15:58,833 --> 00:16:00,833 A movement is what we need, P. 336 00:16:01,042 --> 00:16:03,458 And the phone that you're mentioning was a bribe. 337 00:16:03,667 --> 00:16:05,875 It came down to my self-respect, man. 338 00:16:08,042 --> 00:16:10,250 High time you guys stop making such movies. 339 00:16:10,333 --> 00:16:12,333 Wait a minute. What do you mean by "such movies"? 340 00:16:13,000 --> 00:16:14,625 No matter how bad your review was, 341 00:16:14,680 --> 00:16:16,167 it will still mint a 100 crore at the box office. 342 00:16:16,250 --> 00:16:18,250 All you care about is your 100 crore. 343 00:16:18,333 --> 00:16:20,167 Because films are made with money. 344 00:16:20,250 --> 00:16:22,208 -They're made for money. -And the sensibilities of-- 345 00:16:22,292 --> 00:16:23,920 -Oh, come on... -Listen to this. Very interesting. 346 00:16:23,958 --> 00:16:25,125 Raghu always says there are two wheels 347 00:16:25,208 --> 00:16:26,333 that keep this machine running. 348 00:16:26,417 --> 00:16:27,542 Hits and flops. 349 00:16:27,958 --> 00:16:30,208 A hit film helps you make 10 more. 350 00:16:30,500 --> 00:16:33,000 If three of those become a hit, you go on to make 20 more films. 351 00:16:33,792 --> 00:16:37,167 But if we have 20 flops in a row, we're doomed, right? 352 00:16:38,417 --> 00:16:42,625 Massy money-makers are essential so that your new-wave types 353 00:16:42,792 --> 00:16:46,375 like Satya Krishnan can also make the films they want. 354 00:16:46,458 --> 00:16:47,958 He's a genius. Don't drag him into this. 355 00:16:48,042 --> 00:16:49,002 Whoa. 356 00:16:49,041 --> 00:16:52,125 National Award and film festival runs don't make anyone a genius. 357 00:16:52,500 --> 00:16:53,875 His awards are rotting at home, 358 00:16:54,250 --> 00:16:56,208 -just like he is. -Fuck! 359 00:16:56,333 --> 00:16:57,208 Shit. 360 00:16:57,292 --> 00:16:58,458 What happened? 361 00:16:58,560 --> 00:17:00,120 -(tense music) -(phone line ringing) 362 00:17:00,125 --> 00:17:01,920 -(automated) The number you have-- -Fuck! 363 00:17:02,458 --> 00:17:04,083 What's up? Say something. 364 00:17:04,117 --> 00:17:05,549 (phone line ringing) 365 00:17:05,583 --> 00:17:07,042 Who are you calling? 366 00:17:07,333 --> 00:17:10,500 The number you have dialled is busy. 367 00:17:11,417 --> 00:17:13,250 -Shit. -Mahi, what happened? 368 00:17:15,417 --> 00:17:17,042 I'm talking to you, please! 369 00:17:17,333 --> 00:17:18,375 I've been fired. 370 00:17:20,888 --> 00:17:21,888 What? 371 00:17:21,958 --> 00:17:22,958 Yeah. 372 00:17:25,480 --> 00:17:27,360 -(music turns melancholic) -(sighs) 373 00:17:29,640 --> 00:17:31,417 (Mahika's mom) Enough now. You've struggled enough. 374 00:17:31,500 --> 00:17:33,125 Just come back home now. 375 00:17:33,667 --> 00:17:36,583 I get worried. You're all alone there, my love. 376 00:17:37,042 --> 00:17:38,667 (Mahika) I know what I'm doing, Ma. 377 00:17:38,750 --> 00:17:40,445 I need you to understand that. 378 00:17:40,750 --> 00:17:45,292 Look, this industry is not made for simple people like you and me. 379 00:17:45,958 --> 00:17:47,958 I leave the rest to you. 380 00:17:48,440 --> 00:17:51,440 -(eagle squeals) -(crowd cheering) 381 00:17:51,542 --> 00:17:53,167 (man 1) Where's Armaan, guys? 382 00:17:53,333 --> 00:17:54,750 (woman 1) Everyone's waiting for Armaan to show up. 383 00:17:54,833 --> 00:17:57,520 Fans, reporters, everyone is here. Bring Armaan as soon as possible! 384 00:17:57,792 --> 00:17:59,333 (Nitin) Walking, walking towards the vanity van. 385 00:17:59,667 --> 00:18:02,500 (Sanjay) Don't just walk. Run and get him here fast. 386 00:18:02,583 --> 00:18:03,583 Copy, sir. 387 00:18:04,542 --> 00:18:06,417 -Armaan sir's inside, right? -Yeah, yeah. Go in. 388 00:18:06,625 --> 00:18:08,042 -Why are you pulling his leg? -(laughing) 389 00:18:08,125 --> 00:18:10,333 -He's totally fucked. -(knocks on door) 390 00:18:10,417 --> 00:18:11,500 -Poor guy. -(door clicks) 391 00:18:12,042 --> 00:18:15,104 (crowd cheering) We want Armaan! We want Armaan! 392 00:18:16,360 --> 00:18:19,080 (rushed breathing) 393 00:18:19,250 --> 00:18:20,438 (whispers) Fuck, man. 394 00:18:20,560 --> 00:18:21,680 (walkie-talkie static) 395 00:18:23,792 --> 00:18:26,750 (Sanjay) What are you doing, man? Where is Armaan? 396 00:18:26,917 --> 00:18:29,042 Sanjay, he is sleeping here. 397 00:18:29,122 --> 00:18:30,583 That sleeping beauty! 398 00:18:30,667 --> 00:18:32,792 Kiss him and wake him up and bring him quickly. 399 00:18:33,000 --> 00:18:35,708 I've had enough of these actors. I'm fried, man. 400 00:18:36,875 --> 00:18:37,958 (stutters) Armaan sir. 401 00:18:39,375 --> 00:18:40,375 Sir. 402 00:18:41,583 --> 00:18:43,208 The media is here, sir. 403 00:18:44,750 --> 00:18:45,792 Armaan sir. 404 00:18:47,042 --> 00:18:48,160 The media is-- 405 00:18:48,240 --> 00:18:51,480 (whimpering in agony) 406 00:18:52,792 --> 00:18:53,884 (stutters) Sir... 407 00:18:54,416 --> 00:18:55,417 Hurts? 408 00:18:55,500 --> 00:18:56,917 (stutters) Yes. A lot, sir. 409 00:18:57,792 --> 00:18:58,792 Lesson of the day? 410 00:18:59,083 --> 00:19:00,458 Learnt it, sir. Learnt. 411 00:19:00,531 --> 00:19:01,440 (whimpers) 412 00:19:02,417 --> 00:19:05,125 You try to fuck with me and I'll make sure you can't fuck again. 413 00:19:05,250 --> 00:19:06,500 -Mmm? -Co-Copy, sir. 414 00:19:06,917 --> 00:19:08,083 You may leave now. 415 00:19:08,417 --> 00:19:10,458 I'll leave if you let go of me, sir. 416 00:19:10,840 --> 00:19:11,720 (sighs) 417 00:19:12,500 --> 00:19:13,583 Out. 418 00:19:15,542 --> 00:19:16,708 Asshole. 419 00:19:17,040 --> 00:19:19,080 (trailer door opens, shuts) 420 00:19:20,360 --> 00:19:22,680 (knocking on door) 421 00:19:24,120 --> 00:19:25,160 Motherfucker! 422 00:19:26,418 --> 00:19:27,833 Who the fuc-- 423 00:19:29,042 --> 00:19:30,417 -Hey, look who's here. -(crowd cheering for Armaan) 424 00:19:30,500 --> 00:19:31,625 Come on in. 425 00:19:32,500 --> 00:19:33,417 Zico, stay here. 426 00:19:33,500 --> 00:19:34,625 Prithvi, come with me. 427 00:19:34,920 --> 00:19:36,440 (slurps) 428 00:19:42,333 --> 00:19:43,417 Who am I? 429 00:19:45,208 --> 00:19:46,417 Who am I? 430 00:19:46,960 --> 00:19:48,320 (comedic music) 431 00:19:49,458 --> 00:19:50,333 Armaan? 432 00:19:50,417 --> 00:19:51,542 I know that, silly. 433 00:19:52,875 --> 00:19:54,083 Who am I? 434 00:19:56,042 --> 00:19:57,042 Actor? 435 00:19:57,160 --> 00:19:58,440 (clicks teeth, inhales) 436 00:19:58,875 --> 00:20:00,375 Everyone is an "actor," 437 00:20:01,208 --> 00:20:02,958 from Pankaj to Manoj. 438 00:20:04,625 --> 00:20:05,667 I... 439 00:20:05,720 --> 00:20:06,600 (inhales) 440 00:20:07,042 --> 00:20:08,417 I am a star. 441 00:20:10,250 --> 00:20:11,750 I often wonder 442 00:20:12,500 --> 00:20:14,208 what pulls my fans, my Armaanians, 443 00:20:15,083 --> 00:20:16,750 towards me. 444 00:20:17,917 --> 00:20:21,500 That magnetic pull that they feel, what is it really? 445 00:20:23,167 --> 00:20:28,208 It's there because they know Armaan will always deliver something new. 446 00:20:29,042 --> 00:20:30,333 Every time. 447 00:20:31,667 --> 00:20:32,792 And that is why, 448 00:20:33,792 --> 00:20:35,333 I've been thinking... 449 00:20:36,042 --> 00:20:37,167 I've pondered upon it deeply and-- 450 00:20:37,250 --> 00:20:38,210 What? 451 00:20:38,440 --> 00:20:40,000 (riveting music plays) 452 00:20:41,042 --> 00:20:42,167 (Armaan) Parkour. 453 00:20:43,417 --> 00:20:46,333 Nobody has done Parkour in an Indian period film. 454 00:20:47,042 --> 00:20:49,208 Raghu Khanna's 1857. 455 00:20:49,500 --> 00:20:51,833 A legendary warrior's epic saga. 456 00:20:52,083 --> 00:20:54,000 The warrior inside Armaan awakens. 457 00:20:54,080 --> 00:20:55,360 (music fades out) 458 00:20:57,417 --> 00:21:00,480 The youth will connect to it, the single screens will explode, 459 00:21:00,520 --> 00:21:02,583 and the multiplexes will have standing ovations. 460 00:21:02,667 --> 00:21:04,208 What else do we want? 461 00:21:05,374 --> 00:21:06,625 What do you say, man? 462 00:21:07,250 --> 00:21:08,583 Armaan, this is, uh... 463 00:21:09,875 --> 00:21:12,167 We can't mess up history and factual accuracy. 464 00:21:12,250 --> 00:21:13,583 It's a period film. 465 00:21:13,667 --> 00:21:18,458 Brother, Armaanians are going to come to the theatre to check out your facts 466 00:21:18,542 --> 00:21:20,083 or to look at me? 467 00:21:21,042 --> 00:21:23,083 And by the way, we'll have to rework the ending, okay? 468 00:21:23,163 --> 00:21:24,583 Who's written this rubbish, man? 469 00:21:24,667 --> 00:21:26,500 I didn't know Armaan is dying in the end. 470 00:21:26,833 --> 00:21:29,250 If Armaan dies, how do we make a sequel? 471 00:21:29,708 --> 00:21:31,000 How will we do it? 472 00:21:31,708 --> 00:21:34,167 No, Armaan. What you want cannot happen. 473 00:21:34,917 --> 00:21:35,917 What do you mean? 474 00:21:36,000 --> 00:21:38,083 Look, the schedule is ready, 475 00:21:38,833 --> 00:21:40,208 the action is prepped, 476 00:21:40,583 --> 00:21:42,417 we can't make last-minute changes. 477 00:21:42,875 --> 00:21:47,042 We've written the script keeping the logic and action in mind. 478 00:21:48,750 --> 00:21:51,792 I can't ruin this film by inserting Parkour into the mix. 479 00:21:52,042 --> 00:21:53,500 How will I do the film, then? 480 00:21:53,680 --> 00:21:54,880 (music rises) 481 00:21:56,875 --> 00:21:59,875 How can I do the film if I'm not a 100 percent confident? 482 00:22:00,857 --> 00:22:02,500 This is my first action film, Raghu. 483 00:22:02,583 --> 00:22:03,875 And it's my fifth. 484 00:22:04,250 --> 00:22:06,333 So, leave the thinking to the experts. 485 00:22:06,792 --> 00:22:08,750 I know how to sell you as an action star. 486 00:22:09,167 --> 00:22:10,750 Trust me. I know what I'm-- 487 00:22:10,833 --> 00:22:11,917 Trust? 488 00:22:12,583 --> 00:22:13,542 You? 489 00:22:14,958 --> 00:22:16,667 I read the reviews of Pyaar Dangerous. 490 00:22:16,917 --> 00:22:18,458 You've been shredded to bits, man. 491 00:22:18,792 --> 00:22:20,333 Left, right and centre. 492 00:22:20,917 --> 00:22:24,000 And thanks to you, that critic is being treated like an activist. 493 00:22:24,417 --> 00:22:25,833 Don't give me this spiel. 494 00:22:28,917 --> 00:22:30,042 So... 495 00:22:31,583 --> 00:22:35,500 I really want to trust you, man, but I just can't. 496 00:22:37,542 --> 00:22:41,000 Actually, if reviews matter the most to you, Armaan, 497 00:22:41,542 --> 00:22:43,250 I'm the wrong guy anyway. 498 00:22:44,417 --> 00:22:45,917 I'm a man of the masses. 499 00:22:46,208 --> 00:22:49,625 I want the film to open to a big number 500 00:22:50,000 --> 00:22:51,667 and become the year's biggest blockbuster. 501 00:22:51,750 --> 00:22:53,917 If reviews are your focus, 502 00:22:54,375 --> 00:22:56,167 why are we wasting any time on this at all? 503 00:22:57,041 --> 00:22:59,875 I might get negative reviews, but at least I make the big bucks. 504 00:23:00,250 --> 00:23:01,917 What about your last three films? 505 00:23:02,333 --> 00:23:03,583 How were the reviews? 506 00:23:03,958 --> 00:23:05,000 Not great. 507 00:23:05,125 --> 00:23:06,375 And the box office? 508 00:23:10,458 --> 00:23:11,583 Look. 509 00:23:11,840 --> 00:23:14,200 -(footsteps) -(drags chair) 510 00:23:17,125 --> 00:23:18,708 You're the one who wanted an image change, 511 00:23:18,958 --> 00:23:21,250 and that is why I put the film together. 512 00:23:22,625 --> 00:23:23,875 It's chill, man. 513 00:23:24,500 --> 00:23:25,750 I can shut it down if you want. 514 00:23:27,125 --> 00:23:28,083 You know, 515 00:23:28,708 --> 00:23:31,333 Shah once told me something beautiful. 516 00:23:32,000 --> 00:23:34,292 Stars only become superstars 517 00:23:34,500 --> 00:23:36,667 if they have the juiciest endorsements lined up. 518 00:23:37,792 --> 00:23:39,500 A man of the masses. 519 00:23:40,333 --> 00:23:43,333 The biggest of brands are lined up for you because of 1857. 520 00:23:46,417 --> 00:23:47,792 It's fine, man. Don't stress. 521 00:23:48,623 --> 00:23:51,208 Prithvi, just check out Duggu's schedule. 522 00:23:52,840 --> 00:23:54,280 (footsteps descending) 523 00:23:55,080 --> 00:23:57,840 (Indian trumpet, percussions playing) 524 00:23:58,000 --> 00:24:02,667 Make some noise for the one and only Armaan Singh! 525 00:24:02,750 --> 00:24:04,708 -(woman) I love you, Armaan! -(loud cheering) 526 00:24:04,720 --> 00:24:07,880 -(loud percussions playing) -(crowds shouting) 527 00:24:11,827 --> 00:24:13,960 (crowds chanting, cheering) 528 00:24:14,480 --> 00:24:16,720 (energetic music playing) 529 00:24:19,167 --> 00:24:23,615 (crowd) Armaan, Armaan, Armaan! 530 00:24:23,695 --> 00:24:28,003 Armaan, Armaan, Armaan! 531 00:24:28,083 --> 00:24:29,958 (announcer) The King of all kings! 532 00:24:30,038 --> 00:24:34,320 Our Lucky Lover Armaan Singh's first action extravaganza! 533 00:24:34,800 --> 00:24:36,600 -(curtains ruffle) -(confetti blasts) 534 00:24:36,667 --> 00:24:39,917 1857! 535 00:24:40,000 --> 00:24:42,000 (chanting) Praise the King, Armaan Singh! 536 00:24:42,080 --> 00:24:44,042 Praise the King, Armaan Singh! 537 00:24:44,538 --> 00:24:47,320 (announcer) Lucky Lover-ji, show us some grooves! 538 00:24:47,400 --> 00:24:48,792 (Prithvi) Gotta give it to Raghu! 539 00:24:49,042 --> 00:24:50,667 He's not some amateur, bro. 540 00:24:50,750 --> 00:24:52,292 He knows actors inside out. 541 00:24:52,375 --> 00:24:55,583 -(announcer) Hail Lord Raghu! -(crowd) Hail Lord Raghu! 542 00:24:55,667 --> 00:24:57,280 (song playing) ♪ La La Lucky Lover! ♪ 543 00:24:58,875 --> 00:25:02,625 ♪ I'm the name on every lip ♪ 544 00:25:02,708 --> 00:25:05,480 -♪ La La Lucky Lover! ♪ -(man) Whoo! 545 00:25:06,083 --> 00:25:09,833 ♪ I'm the thief of beats That the hearts skip ♪ 546 00:25:09,917 --> 00:25:11,680 ♪ La La Lucky Lover! ♪ 547 00:25:13,208 --> 00:25:16,917 ♪ I'm the name on every lip ♪ 548 00:25:17,000 --> 00:25:18,880 ♪ La La Lucky Lover! ♪ 549 00:25:20,417 --> 00:25:24,160 ♪ I'm the thief of beats That the hearts skip ♪ 550 00:25:24,520 --> 00:25:26,200 (loud cheering fades out) 551 00:25:26,520 --> 00:25:27,880 (coughs) 552 00:25:28,720 --> 00:25:30,720 -(squirting) -(grunts) 553 00:25:32,760 --> 00:25:34,280 (exhales) 554 00:25:34,314 --> 00:25:36,046 (TV news about Mahika's review playing in background) 555 00:25:36,080 --> 00:25:37,600 (laboured breathing) 556 00:25:37,619 --> 00:25:39,440 (dripping) 557 00:25:40,800 --> 00:25:42,200 (sighs) 558 00:25:46,435 --> 00:25:49,125 (news reporter) This has triggered a significant public backlash 559 00:25:49,208 --> 00:25:51,042 and created an uproar online, 560 00:25:51,125 --> 00:25:54,458 tarnishing the once-iconic Bollywood studio's reputation. 561 00:25:54,750 --> 00:25:57,542 This marks a blemish on our nation's film industry. 562 00:25:57,958 --> 00:26:00,833 Mahika Nandy's campaign against corruption in Bollywood 563 00:26:01,042 --> 00:26:03,250 -and the unethical actions... -You okay? 564 00:26:03,333 --> 00:26:05,708 ...Raghu Khanna has found support from other critics. 565 00:26:05,875 --> 00:26:07,625 Have you been seeing this girl? 566 00:26:08,160 --> 00:26:09,080 (chuckles) 567 00:26:09,167 --> 00:26:11,167 Whooped Raghu's ass and how. 568 00:26:12,208 --> 00:26:13,917 Is nepotism to be blamed? (new continues) 569 00:26:16,160 --> 00:26:17,480 (exhales) 570 00:26:20,920 --> 00:26:22,240 (box thumps) 571 00:26:22,720 --> 00:26:24,360 (intriguing music) 572 00:26:25,875 --> 00:26:27,917 I have made a decision, Deven. 573 00:26:29,640 --> 00:26:31,360 (chattering) 574 00:26:34,400 --> 00:26:36,280 (car whirring, tyres squeal) 575 00:26:37,417 --> 00:26:39,250 Can't you see where you're going? 576 00:26:39,440 --> 00:26:40,360 (window slides) 577 00:26:40,709 --> 00:26:41,958 Ms. Mahika Nandy? 578 00:26:42,042 --> 00:26:44,042 I'm Deven from Viktory Studios. 579 00:26:44,440 --> 00:26:46,520 (music intensifies) 580 00:26:47,708 --> 00:26:48,833 Come with me, please. 581 00:26:52,840 --> 00:26:55,760 (music turns intriguing) 582 00:27:05,960 --> 00:27:08,280 (cane tapping) 583 00:27:09,680 --> 00:27:10,720 (music fades) 584 00:27:11,708 --> 00:27:13,636 I had other ways 585 00:27:14,006 --> 00:27:17,616 to bring you here, but what can I say... 586 00:27:18,480 --> 00:27:19,560 (chuckles) 587 00:27:20,875 --> 00:27:24,875 Drama runs in my veins. 588 00:27:24,958 --> 00:27:26,542 My apologies. 589 00:27:34,583 --> 00:27:37,200 -Am I here because of the review? -(laughs) 590 00:27:37,417 --> 00:27:40,833 I mean, you got me fired. 591 00:27:40,917 --> 00:27:42,250 So I'm confused. 592 00:27:42,333 --> 00:27:44,042 I didn't get you fired. 593 00:27:44,625 --> 00:27:46,083 Raghu Khanna did. 594 00:27:47,760 --> 00:27:49,042 That's pretty much the same thing. 595 00:27:49,125 --> 00:27:50,189 Not at all. 596 00:27:51,917 --> 00:27:55,292 There is a huge difference between Raghu Khanna and me. 597 00:27:55,375 --> 00:27:56,750 A huge difference. 598 00:27:56,840 --> 00:27:58,360 (cane tapping) 599 00:28:01,250 --> 00:28:05,708 (Mahika) I'm assuming he saw my review, 600 00:28:06,000 --> 00:28:09,250 and he called me because of that. 601 00:28:09,667 --> 00:28:12,708 I thought he'd get angry with me or shout at me. 602 00:28:13,750 --> 00:28:16,333 He only wanted to talk to me. 603 00:28:17,000 --> 00:28:18,292 And I don't know 604 00:28:19,042 --> 00:28:21,125 why or how, but strangely, we had a connect. 605 00:28:21,958 --> 00:28:23,458 Did he say anything else? 606 00:28:25,333 --> 00:28:26,417 What do you mean? 607 00:28:27,792 --> 00:28:29,958 I mean, who does this? 608 00:28:30,083 --> 00:28:32,083 Kidnap someone and call them home? 609 00:28:32,167 --> 00:28:33,542 What do these Bollywood folks think? 610 00:28:33,625 --> 00:28:35,125 That everyone is their die-hard fan? 611 00:28:35,208 --> 00:28:39,875 Ma! You always digress from the topic. 612 00:28:40,320 --> 00:28:42,640 (introspective music) 613 00:28:46,120 --> 00:28:47,560 (fabric rustles) 614 00:28:47,917 --> 00:28:48,875 (Raghu) Hello. 615 00:28:49,292 --> 00:28:50,250 (Victor) Go ahead. 616 00:28:50,750 --> 00:28:52,583 (Raghu) Tonight, there is a celebration. 617 00:28:52,800 --> 00:28:53,708 (Victor) And? 618 00:28:53,906 --> 00:28:55,080 (Raghu) You're invited. Show up. 619 00:28:55,917 --> 00:28:58,042 If not for me, then at least come have a drink. 620 00:28:58,792 --> 00:28:59,917 (Victor) Hmm. 621 00:29:00,292 --> 00:29:01,583 (Raghu) The media will be there. 622 00:29:01,917 --> 00:29:03,125 Try to put on a happy face. 623 00:29:03,333 --> 00:29:04,375 (Victor) Oh, really? 624 00:29:04,440 --> 00:29:05,960 -(confetti pops) -(footsteps) 625 00:29:06,000 --> 00:29:08,958 (Raghu) Let's not wash our dirty linen in public. 626 00:29:10,083 --> 00:29:11,042 Okay? 627 00:29:11,292 --> 00:29:12,250 (Victor) Hmm. 628 00:29:14,480 --> 00:29:16,520 (cloth hangers clinking) 629 00:29:18,707 --> 00:29:21,400 (emotional music) 630 00:29:31,760 --> 00:29:33,560 (perfume squirts) 631 00:29:35,080 --> 00:29:37,080 -(inhales) -(bottle cap clicks) 632 00:29:39,320 --> 00:29:41,600 (music rises) 633 00:29:48,560 --> 00:29:50,880 (song prelude) 634 00:29:52,708 --> 00:29:54,833 ♪ Oh, beautiful ♪ 635 00:29:54,917 --> 00:29:56,958 ♪ With a heart of gold ♪ 636 00:29:57,038 --> 00:29:59,167 ♪ You are my love ♪ 637 00:29:59,250 --> 00:30:01,333 ♪ You are my world ♪ 638 00:30:01,417 --> 00:30:03,458 ♪ Upon meeting you ♪ 639 00:30:03,542 --> 00:30:05,625 ♪ I was assured ♪ 640 00:30:05,708 --> 00:30:10,250 ♪ That my life is a story of love ♪ 641 00:30:10,333 --> 00:30:14,542 ♪ Wondrous and pure ♪ 642 00:30:14,625 --> 00:30:18,375 -♪ You are my angel ♪ -(music quickens with beats) 643 00:30:19,000 --> 00:30:23,125 ♪ You are my love ♪ 644 00:30:23,208 --> 00:30:28,042 ♪ You are my sunshine ♪ 645 00:30:28,125 --> 00:30:30,292 ♪ From Heavens above Because of you ♪ 646 00:30:30,375 --> 00:30:32,417 ♪ My spring blossoms ♪ 647 00:30:32,500 --> 00:30:34,625 ♪ In my world ♪ 648 00:30:34,708 --> 00:30:36,833 ♪ Only you blossom ♪ 649 00:30:36,917 --> 00:30:38,962 -♪ Listen to my solo plea ♪ -(music warping) 650 00:30:39,042 --> 00:30:41,208 ♪ Your single glance ♪ 651 00:30:41,292 --> 00:30:44,958 -♪ Is what my heart seeks ♪ -(music muffling, fading) 652 00:30:45,200 --> 00:30:46,600 (sighs) 653 00:30:48,520 --> 00:30:50,240 (laboured breathing) 654 00:30:50,250 --> 00:30:52,875 It is where I belong. 655 00:30:55,083 --> 00:31:00,293 (Victor) It is where I belong. 656 00:31:01,960 --> 00:31:03,360 (wings flapping) 657 00:31:04,200 --> 00:31:05,560 (phone vibrating) 658 00:31:09,458 --> 00:31:10,375 Hello? 659 00:31:13,875 --> 00:31:15,125 What are you saying? 660 00:31:15,417 --> 00:31:16,458 Fuck. 661 00:31:17,250 --> 00:31:19,208 -Okay, wait. I'm coming to the office. -(Mahika) Prithvi! 662 00:31:19,458 --> 00:31:20,667 Coming right away! 663 00:31:20,840 --> 00:31:21,750 Fuck. 664 00:31:21,833 --> 00:31:23,083 Prithvi! 665 00:31:23,167 --> 00:31:24,958 (Prithvi) VK sir is no more. I have to go. 666 00:31:25,320 --> 00:31:27,360 (haunting music) 667 00:31:30,833 --> 00:31:33,875 (reporter) We currently bring you heart-wrenching news. 668 00:31:34,125 --> 00:31:38,208 Renowned director and producer Victor Khanna has committed suicide. 669 00:31:38,500 --> 00:31:40,958 A suicide note has been found in his house. 670 00:31:41,042 --> 00:31:43,708 The note states that, 671 00:31:43,958 --> 00:31:46,875 due to the complexities of penultimate stage of prostate cancer, 672 00:31:47,042 --> 00:31:49,917 Victor couldn't fight anymore and he committed suicide. 673 00:31:50,125 --> 00:31:52,000 Victor Khanna's death 674 00:31:52,958 --> 00:31:55,792 has shaken me to my absolute core. 675 00:31:56,042 --> 00:31:59,000 Like the tragic and numbing endings his films had, 676 00:31:59,458 --> 00:32:01,958 Victor's real life has mirrored his reel. 677 00:32:02,038 --> 00:32:04,560 (reporter 2) He is survived by his wife, Sarika, 678 00:32:04,640 --> 00:32:06,880 and his son, Raghu Khanna, 679 00:32:06,917 --> 00:32:08,875 the CEO of Viktory Studios. 680 00:32:08,880 --> 00:32:10,440 -(machine whirring) -(flames roaring) 681 00:32:11,917 --> 00:32:15,167 May God give his family the strength to bear this loss. 682 00:32:15,400 --> 00:32:16,600 (match strikes) 683 00:32:17,560 --> 00:32:20,040 (introspective music) 684 00:32:34,640 --> 00:32:36,560 (music fades) 685 00:32:42,400 --> 00:32:44,240 (footsteps echo) 686 00:32:46,708 --> 00:32:47,600 Raghu! 687 00:32:47,680 --> 00:32:50,458 Do you know which is my most favourite picture out of these? 688 00:32:51,792 --> 00:32:53,500 VK's and my mother's picture. 689 00:32:53,560 --> 00:32:54,640 (photo frame rests) 690 00:32:55,250 --> 00:32:56,542 (Yasmin) Where is it? 691 00:32:57,792 --> 00:32:58,875 There isn't one. 692 00:32:59,833 --> 00:33:02,200 -We never clicked one. -(lighter clicks) 693 00:33:05,360 --> 00:33:06,440 (throws lighter on table) 694 00:33:08,792 --> 00:33:10,333 What would it have taken really? 695 00:33:12,042 --> 00:33:13,667 Not like we asked for the moon. 696 00:33:15,042 --> 00:33:16,125 Just his time. 697 00:33:16,160 --> 00:33:17,400 (scoffs) 698 00:33:18,120 --> 00:33:19,440 (melancholic music) 699 00:33:19,458 --> 00:33:21,917 He had everything to give but his time. 700 00:33:25,042 --> 00:33:27,458 Every single night, I'd wait up for him. 701 00:33:28,042 --> 00:33:29,667 But he never came. 702 00:33:31,083 --> 00:33:32,500 Mom gave up. 703 00:33:32,520 --> 00:33:33,800 (music rises) 704 00:33:34,792 --> 00:33:35,958 But I never did. 705 00:33:36,417 --> 00:33:37,625 I was wrong, though. 706 00:33:38,417 --> 00:33:39,583 He was shallow as hell. 707 00:33:41,375 --> 00:33:45,042 And shallow people don't deserve my tears. 708 00:33:47,960 --> 00:33:49,640 (Yasmin gasps) 709 00:33:53,042 --> 00:33:54,833 Known as the Godfather of Romance. 710 00:33:56,625 --> 00:33:59,167 After 15 golden jubilees, he gave a string of seven disasters. 711 00:34:00,292 --> 00:34:02,667 This industry only salutes successes. To replace his string of failures, 712 00:34:04,125 --> 00:34:07,083 he catapulted me to remain relevant and keep his legacy alive. 713 00:34:09,375 --> 00:34:11,500 He gave me his name, his empire, unwillingly. 714 00:34:11,680 --> 00:34:12,600 (fabric slides) 715 00:34:13,958 --> 00:34:17,958 I knew I had to make my own mark. My own name. 716 00:34:19,417 --> 00:34:22,917 I gave this studio every ounce of blood, sweat and tears. 717 00:34:24,208 --> 00:34:25,875 -And what did I get in return? -(Yasmin moans) 718 00:34:26,042 --> 00:34:27,833 That I'm not worthy of this position? 719 00:34:29,917 --> 00:34:31,125 I'm not going to cry. 720 00:34:32,792 --> 00:34:34,417 Raghu, someone will see. 721 00:34:34,500 --> 00:34:35,708 -I don't give a fuck! -Raghu. 722 00:34:35,792 --> 00:34:37,417 -Raghu. -This is all mine. 723 00:34:38,583 --> 00:34:39,625 This house, 724 00:34:40,000 --> 00:34:43,542 this studio and, most importantly, this goddamn time! 725 00:34:43,600 --> 00:34:45,280 (rapid breathing) 726 00:34:46,125 --> 00:34:47,700 Everything is mine. 727 00:34:48,110 --> 00:34:49,664 Everything is mine. 728 00:34:49,980 --> 00:34:51,470 -Everything is mine. -(thumping) 729 00:34:52,590 --> 00:34:54,169 Everything is fucking mine! 730 00:34:55,480 --> 00:34:57,040 (Raghu exhales) 731 00:35:05,411 --> 00:35:08,360 (paper rustling) 732 00:35:15,560 --> 00:35:17,080 (tapping) 733 00:35:17,709 --> 00:35:20,833 "I, Victor Khanna, aged 74 years, 734 00:35:21,042 --> 00:35:22,800 "do hereby declare this to be 735 00:35:22,880 --> 00:35:24,520 -"my final will." -(whistles) 736 00:35:25,549 --> 00:35:27,375 Five plates of salmon sashimi, 737 00:35:27,458 --> 00:35:29,542 three plates of egg fried rice, garlic chicken-- 738 00:35:29,625 --> 00:35:30,713 Excuse me? 739 00:35:31,917 --> 00:35:34,083 Oh, I'm sorry. Organising lunch. 740 00:35:34,872 --> 00:35:36,167 Do you have seafood? 741 00:35:36,750 --> 00:35:39,208 I'm vegetarian, and let's get serious. 742 00:35:39,320 --> 00:35:40,360 Ah. 743 00:35:41,152 --> 00:35:42,140 There is a letter here. 744 00:35:42,220 --> 00:35:45,083 "Viktory Studio was my ode to the passion of love. 745 00:35:45,458 --> 00:35:48,875 "My love for cinema, for the audiences, for life. 746 00:35:49,417 --> 00:35:52,281 "But times changed, 747 00:35:52,361 --> 00:35:54,897 "and I lost my peace, my serenity. 748 00:35:55,083 --> 00:35:58,957 "I could feel Viktory Studios slowly going very far away from me. 749 00:36:01,082 --> 00:36:03,292 "When your very own leave you, 750 00:36:03,875 --> 00:36:06,000 "you should try and hold onto them. 751 00:36:06,333 --> 00:36:08,833 "I created Viktory with my soul, 752 00:36:09,125 --> 00:36:13,000 "but when it came crashing down, I was a mere spectator." 753 00:36:13,125 --> 00:36:15,655 (Victor) Who said I am dead? 754 00:36:15,760 --> 00:36:17,560 (intriguing music builds) 755 00:36:18,945 --> 00:36:22,809 I'll always live on 756 00:36:23,385 --> 00:36:25,433 through my films. 757 00:36:26,585 --> 00:36:28,225 Generation after generation, 758 00:36:28,708 --> 00:36:30,875 my stories will be remembered. 759 00:36:31,249 --> 00:36:33,330 And so today, 760 00:36:33,410 --> 00:36:36,523 I present to you Victor Khanna's final story. 761 00:36:38,116 --> 00:36:41,500 The one that was left incomplete. 762 00:36:42,806 --> 00:36:45,590 This story is about the people 763 00:36:47,100 --> 00:36:50,250 I always kept at a distance. 764 00:36:52,083 --> 00:36:54,417 I always delay things. 765 00:36:54,792 --> 00:36:56,500 Like apologising, 766 00:36:57,375 --> 00:36:59,542 expressing my love 767 00:36:59,833 --> 00:37:01,500 or showing humility. 768 00:37:01,583 --> 00:37:03,792 But not today. 769 00:37:04,167 --> 00:37:06,000 I am ashamed 770 00:37:06,542 --> 00:37:08,976 that I hurt my first wife, Devika, 771 00:37:09,056 --> 00:37:12,996 and her daughter, Paromita. 772 00:37:13,360 --> 00:37:14,480 (music turns intense) 773 00:37:15,458 --> 00:37:17,333 I never embraced them. 774 00:37:18,250 --> 00:37:22,359 But as I bid a final farewell, I promise them that... 775 00:37:23,025 --> 00:37:27,500 I will complete my unfinished story. 776 00:37:27,583 --> 00:37:28,833 (scoffs) What? 777 00:37:29,958 --> 00:37:31,170 What is he talking about? 778 00:37:31,250 --> 00:37:33,471 I want audiences to reminisce 779 00:37:33,925 --> 00:37:36,363 about their first love every time 780 00:37:36,917 --> 00:37:40,772 they watch a film by Viktory Studios. 781 00:37:41,240 --> 00:37:44,662 What the fuck is this bullshit about love? Huh?! 782 00:37:45,033 --> 00:37:48,417 And hence, effective immediately... 783 00:37:49,974 --> 00:37:53,500 I leave my second wife, Sarika Khanna, 784 00:37:53,750 --> 00:37:57,891 with custody of my sea-facing bungalow and an annual pension 785 00:37:58,479 --> 00:38:00,201 of Rs. 1 crore. 786 00:38:00,463 --> 00:38:03,132 And I leave 787 00:38:03,900 --> 00:38:07,868 managing control of Viktory Studios 788 00:38:11,028 --> 00:38:14,343 to my granddaughter from my first wife, 789 00:38:15,781 --> 00:38:17,209 Mahika Nandy. 790 00:38:17,800 --> 00:38:19,480 (chilling music) 791 00:38:24,600 --> 00:38:27,000 (wheezes) 792 00:38:27,896 --> 00:38:29,277 This guy... 793 00:38:32,400 --> 00:38:33,440 (riveting music) 794 00:38:33,502 --> 00:38:35,012 (Raghu) Stop staring at me! 795 00:38:36,880 --> 00:38:38,240 (grunts) 796 00:38:38,960 --> 00:38:40,480 (glass cracking) 797 00:38:41,016 --> 00:38:43,542 Stop staring at me, motherfucker! 798 00:38:43,679 --> 00:38:45,285 Motherfucker! 799 00:38:46,720 --> 00:38:48,280 -(glass shatters) -(car alarm ringing) 800 00:38:49,003 --> 00:38:51,000 What the hell! My dad's car! 801 00:38:51,080 --> 00:38:53,142 At least look before throwing, man! 802 00:38:53,760 --> 00:38:55,400 (dramatic music) 803 00:38:57,024 --> 00:38:58,920 Boss, this girl has messed with the wrong man. 804 00:38:59,000 --> 00:39:00,280 (phone ringing) 805 00:39:03,973 --> 00:39:06,515 -Hello? -Mahika, you must have seen the news. 806 00:39:06,862 --> 00:39:07,958 We're sending you a car. 807 00:39:08,332 --> 00:39:10,088 You have to come to the studio at the earliest. 808 00:39:10,559 --> 00:39:12,333 Can I please know what is this about? 809 00:39:12,417 --> 00:39:13,958 -Why are you-- -Come soon. I will tell you. 810 00:39:15,417 --> 00:39:17,542 This shocking news has caused quite a stir in the industry. 811 00:39:17,625 --> 00:39:19,519 And the reason behind it is a girl. 812 00:39:19,599 --> 00:39:21,667 And her name is Mahika Nandy. 813 00:39:21,750 --> 00:39:23,167 Fuck you, Mahika Nandy! 814 00:39:24,160 --> 00:39:25,320 (notifications popping) 815 00:39:31,280 --> 00:39:33,200 (car whirring, door clicks) 816 00:39:34,368 --> 00:39:35,500 Come with me, please. 817 00:39:35,520 --> 00:39:36,920 (notifications popping) 818 00:39:38,623 --> 00:39:42,000 There is a huge difference between Raghu Khanna and me. 819 00:39:42,080 --> 00:39:43,292 A huge difference. 820 00:39:43,583 --> 00:39:44,940 Ma, did you see the news? 821 00:39:45,540 --> 00:39:46,692 Is this all for real? 822 00:39:47,792 --> 00:39:48,743 Ma, tell me something! 823 00:39:48,823 --> 00:39:50,792 Why did you keep this from me all these years? 824 00:39:50,875 --> 00:39:52,933 Do you even realise what I'm going through right now? 825 00:39:53,013 --> 00:39:54,500 I don't know what to do. 826 00:39:54,583 --> 00:39:58,577 Calls, messages... I don't know what to do. I'm going blank. 827 00:39:58,916 --> 00:40:03,020 I know this is a lot, but let me just tell you the full truth. 828 00:40:04,210 --> 00:40:06,680 He left my mother and me only because 829 00:40:07,320 --> 00:40:10,226 my mom couldn't give him a son. 830 00:40:11,640 --> 00:40:13,080 (Paromita sniffles) 831 00:40:13,477 --> 00:40:15,691 (Victor) Have you seen any of my films? 832 00:40:16,190 --> 00:40:19,042 There was never a craze at home for films, 833 00:40:19,167 --> 00:40:21,901 and my mum had a weird hatred towards them. 834 00:40:21,981 --> 00:40:23,375 I don't know why. 835 00:40:24,200 --> 00:40:26,158 (sniffles) Poopoo, 836 00:40:27,162 --> 00:40:28,913 listen to me carefully. 837 00:40:29,840 --> 00:40:31,680 (car engine whirrs) 838 00:40:32,441 --> 00:40:34,791 (Paromita) Everyone chases the sun, 839 00:40:35,167 --> 00:40:40,147 but the closer you go the hotter it gets. 840 00:40:40,227 --> 00:40:42,126 (reporter) Mahika-ji! Do you know Victor Khanna? 841 00:40:42,206 --> 00:40:43,875 (man) Mahika is here. Mahika is here. 842 00:40:44,004 --> 00:40:46,620 Bollywood's light will drown you out. 843 00:40:47,905 --> 00:40:49,858 Don't get lost in its glitz and glam. 844 00:40:53,240 --> 00:40:54,320 (car slides) 845 00:40:54,488 --> 00:40:57,648 If there was something you could change at Viktory Studios, 846 00:40:58,103 --> 00:40:59,500 what would it be? 847 00:41:00,874 --> 00:41:03,945 Sir, I would bring back the old charm, 848 00:41:04,473 --> 00:41:07,333 the old magic back at the cinemas. 849 00:41:08,538 --> 00:41:11,333 The kind of cinema where time comes to a standstill. 850 00:41:12,600 --> 00:41:13,920 (cane taps) 851 00:41:17,280 --> 00:41:19,200 -(reporters chattering) -(cameras clicking) 852 00:41:26,929 --> 00:41:29,251 (Victor) I want you to promise me. 853 00:41:30,281 --> 00:41:32,458 You will always make cinema 854 00:41:32,750 --> 00:41:35,292 that holds onto time in the grasp of your heart. 855 00:41:35,625 --> 00:41:37,583 No matter what happens. 856 00:41:37,875 --> 00:41:39,000 What? 857 00:41:45,115 --> 00:41:48,333 We might forget the films. 858 00:41:49,250 --> 00:41:51,667 We might even forget the stories. 859 00:41:53,583 --> 00:41:57,679 But what we felt for those three hours in front of the screen, 860 00:41:58,919 --> 00:42:00,471 we will never forget. 861 00:42:01,920 --> 00:42:05,720 (musical crescendo) 862 00:42:12,640 --> 00:42:16,075 (Victor) My dear, cinema has never been just a business. 863 00:42:16,155 --> 00:42:17,583 It's a religion. 864 00:42:17,833 --> 00:42:19,118 Never forget that. 865 00:42:21,040 --> 00:42:22,520 (exhales) 866 00:42:25,221 --> 00:42:27,045 (Raghu) I am leaving Viktory Studios 867 00:42:27,125 --> 00:42:30,156 and creating my very own independent studio! 868 00:42:30,482 --> 00:42:33,054 He is saying there is no deal without Armaan. 869 00:42:33,134 --> 00:42:34,250 (crowd) Armaan, Armaan! 870 00:42:34,333 --> 00:42:35,272 (Raghu) You want Armaan? 871 00:42:35,352 --> 00:42:36,958 I'll get you his whole fucking home town! 872 00:42:37,042 --> 00:42:39,105 Raghu called and... 873 00:42:40,068 --> 00:42:43,625 Satya, I want to make this film with you and Armaan together. 874 00:42:43,708 --> 00:42:45,581 A film with your vision. 875 00:42:45,780 --> 00:42:47,208 (Satya) An enemy's enemy is a close friend. 876 00:42:47,292 --> 00:42:48,526 Montu Morarka, how are ya? 877 00:42:48,606 --> 00:42:51,125 Where were you when I needed you the most? 878 00:42:51,205 --> 00:42:52,625 If I was really in it for the money, 879 00:42:52,708 --> 00:42:55,250 I would have left you the day you lost your inheritance! 880 00:42:55,333 --> 00:42:59,375 (Armaan) She's smart, she's fresh, she's confident but, most importantly, 881 00:42:59,458 --> 00:43:01,791 she has understood the one main rule of Bollywood really quickly. 882 00:43:01,871 --> 00:43:05,106 There is only one God and that is the star who shines. 883 00:43:05,186 --> 00:43:07,150 Wake up. It's pack-up! 884 00:43:07,240 --> 00:43:08,920 -(motorbike vrooms) -(glass shatters) 885 00:43:10,380 --> 00:43:12,774 And if you ever mention my father again, I swear on him, 886 00:43:13,401 --> 00:43:14,400 I'll fuck your goddamn happiness.