1 00:00:01,042 --> 00:00:02,917 I am leaving Viktory Studios 2 00:00:03,000 --> 00:00:06,125 and will create my very own independent studio. 3 00:00:06,208 --> 00:00:08,042 (Zico) That shady slimeball Saajan Morarka is waiting for you. 4 00:00:08,125 --> 00:00:09,458 The idiot's bagged some rights for a South film. 5 00:00:09,583 --> 00:00:10,583 (Rustom) With Armaan on board, 6 00:00:10,667 --> 00:00:13,625 Viktory and Regal Star's alliance is truly gold. 7 00:00:13,680 --> 00:00:14,667 (Raghu) You want Armaan? 8 00:00:14,750 --> 00:00:16,167 I'll bring his whole frickin' village to you. 9 00:00:16,833 --> 00:00:18,083 -(Armaan) Parkour. -(Raghu) Your idea. 10 00:00:18,167 --> 00:00:20,250 Let's give the audience what they want. 11 00:00:20,333 --> 00:00:23,375 (Mahika) I want to make this film with you and Armaan together. 12 00:00:25,458 --> 00:00:27,320 Give me some time, guys. I'll come back to you. 13 00:00:27,400 --> 00:00:29,750 -Sure. -(Mandy) Raghu called and... 14 00:00:29,833 --> 00:00:30,958 He offered me a film. 15 00:00:31,000 --> 00:00:32,125 Agent Haseena. 16 00:00:32,208 --> 00:00:34,708 So, shall I start the paperwork for 1857? 17 00:00:34,792 --> 00:00:35,958 You take too much stress, bud. 18 00:00:36,375 --> 00:00:37,417 Just chill. 19 00:00:37,840 --> 00:00:38,720 See you around. 20 00:01:00,760 --> 00:01:02,382 KAMAL: THE FIRE PART-ONE 21 00:01:02,417 --> 00:01:03,840 (man) The film is absolutely fire, bro! 22 00:01:04,083 --> 00:01:05,333 I'll try getting us tickets. 23 00:01:05,360 --> 00:01:07,084 (exciting Arabic music) 24 00:01:07,125 --> 00:01:08,542 What a banging trailer! 25 00:01:09,640 --> 00:01:11,520 (crowd chattering) 26 00:01:12,040 --> 00:01:12,920 (car revs, screeches) 27 00:01:13,000 --> 00:01:15,542 (man) Hey, guys! Naveen Kumar! 28 00:01:16,120 --> 00:01:18,040 (fans screaming excitedly) 29 00:01:22,833 --> 00:01:25,042 (reporter) New film on the block, Kamal: The Fire is already the rage 30 00:01:25,125 --> 00:01:27,840 up North, even before it has become big down South. 31 00:01:27,880 --> 00:01:29,167 Remake rights are being lined up. 32 00:01:29,333 --> 00:01:31,042 For an expert opinion on this topic, 33 00:01:31,125 --> 00:01:33,625 let's welcome our next panellist, 34 00:01:33,708 --> 00:01:35,167 Mr. Saajan Morarka. 35 00:01:35,417 --> 00:01:37,125 What is the essence of good cinema? 36 00:01:38,240 --> 00:01:39,167 To be pure, 37 00:01:39,458 --> 00:01:40,792 to showcase our culture 38 00:01:40,875 --> 00:01:43,042 and to stay within the boundaries of morality. 39 00:01:43,792 --> 00:01:44,917 That's what good cinema is. 40 00:01:45,000 --> 00:01:46,083 Look at the cinema of South India. 41 00:01:48,000 --> 00:01:49,833 What's happening in Bollywood is pure exploitation 42 00:01:49,917 --> 00:01:51,417 of the audiences and their beliefs. 43 00:01:51,625 --> 00:01:54,000 I want to know the reason behind it. 44 00:01:54,920 --> 00:01:56,160 -Done. -(sighs) 45 00:01:56,458 --> 00:01:57,375 -(Mandy) Wow. -(music softens) 46 00:01:57,640 --> 00:01:59,667 -(exhales) -South has really taken over, huh? 47 00:02:00,667 --> 00:02:03,292 -And Naveen Kumar, what a star! -(crowd cheering on laptop) 48 00:02:03,958 --> 00:02:05,917 To increase your shelf life, 49 00:02:06,000 --> 00:02:08,792 you really have to broaden your horizons 50 00:02:09,000 --> 00:02:10,417 and reach newer markets. 51 00:02:10,625 --> 00:02:11,833 -Right? -He's given one hit 52 00:02:12,542 --> 00:02:14,917 and you're making him out to be India's biggest superstar? 53 00:02:15,167 --> 00:02:17,958 He's cracked it and all of us are just duffers? 54 00:02:19,042 --> 00:02:20,042 And you know what? 55 00:02:20,625 --> 00:02:22,958 Those who talk about a "shelf life" 56 00:02:23,875 --> 00:02:26,292 are the ones sitting on a shelf themselves. 57 00:02:27,167 --> 00:02:29,750 When you're out on the battlefield, you only know one thing. 58 00:02:30,333 --> 00:02:32,458 How to survive. 59 00:02:33,375 --> 00:02:34,833 -How to fight. -(music rises) 60 00:02:35,080 --> 00:02:35,960 (strains) Come on. 61 00:02:37,120 --> 00:02:39,200 (riveting opening music) 62 00:03:17,960 --> 00:03:18,880 (music fades out) 63 00:03:20,000 --> 00:03:22,042 (Rustom) Offering the film to Mandira was a smart move. 64 00:03:22,333 --> 00:03:24,292 It's good to be back in business with Raghu Khanna. 65 00:03:24,720 --> 00:03:25,958 (Raghu) That's right, Rustom. 66 00:03:26,750 --> 00:03:29,000 And it's exactly what I'm looking for through this alliance. 67 00:03:29,792 --> 00:03:31,000 Only you can make this happen. 68 00:03:31,917 --> 00:03:34,000 It's going to be a spectacular comeback. 69 00:03:34,792 --> 00:03:35,917 Huh? What do you say? 70 00:03:36,208 --> 00:03:37,833 Absolutely. Let's make it happen. 71 00:03:38,042 --> 00:03:39,750 Thank you, thank you. 72 00:03:40,458 --> 00:03:41,625 Let's meet soon. 73 00:03:42,042 --> 00:03:43,000 Bye. 74 00:03:45,200 --> 00:03:47,320 (intriguing music) 75 00:03:47,880 --> 00:03:49,160 (exhales) 76 00:03:52,331 --> 00:03:53,760 -(scoffs) -(lighter flicks) 77 00:03:53,960 --> 00:03:55,880 -Thank you, sir. -Here he is! 78 00:03:56,292 --> 00:03:57,292 (reporters speaking in unison) Sir, sir! 79 00:03:57,375 --> 00:04:00,042 Armaan, Armaan! One photo, please! 80 00:04:00,833 --> 00:04:03,042 (man 1) We're waiting for your new film! When will it come out? 81 00:04:03,125 --> 00:04:04,708 (man 2) Give us a scoop on your new project, sir! 82 00:04:04,792 --> 00:04:06,000 No comment as of now. 83 00:04:06,042 --> 00:04:08,583 (man 3) Wow, Armaan sir! The Greek God of Bollywood! 84 00:04:08,667 --> 00:04:09,958 (man 1) How are Anaaya and Ayaan? 85 00:04:10,000 --> 00:04:11,875 -They're doing great. -(man 2) Ma'am is here! Ma'am is here! 86 00:04:11,958 --> 00:04:13,875 We're seeing you together after a very long time. 87 00:04:13,958 --> 00:04:15,000 Something special? 88 00:04:15,042 --> 00:04:16,458 -Any exciting celebration? -(man 4) Brother! 89 00:04:16,792 --> 00:04:19,167 We heard Raghu Khanna has offered you both new films. 90 00:04:19,542 --> 00:04:20,667 -Yes. (chuckles) -(man 1) Wow! 91 00:04:20,750 --> 00:04:22,083 Raghu bhai's masterstroke! 92 00:04:23,125 --> 00:04:25,625 (man 4) Mandy ma'am, congratulations on Agent Haseena! 93 00:04:25,792 --> 00:04:26,917 You deserve a solo picture, right? 94 00:04:27,000 --> 00:04:28,917 Yeah, yeah, please. Go ahead. 95 00:04:29,000 --> 00:04:30,042 -(man 2) Thank you, sir! Thank you! -(reporters chattering) 96 00:04:30,125 --> 00:04:31,458 Mandy ma'am! 97 00:04:31,542 --> 00:04:32,875 Look here! Look at the centre! 98 00:04:32,958 --> 00:04:34,333 You look fantastic, ma'am! 99 00:04:34,417 --> 00:04:35,542 -Look here, left, left. -(guard) That's enough for now. 100 00:04:35,625 --> 00:04:37,083 You look amazing, ma'am! 101 00:04:37,400 --> 00:04:39,200 (tense music) 102 00:04:39,750 --> 00:04:41,542 Great pose, Mandy ma'am! 103 00:04:44,625 --> 00:04:46,917 (man 2) Ma'am, ma'am! Give us a flying kiss! 104 00:04:47,200 --> 00:04:48,080 (cameras clicking) 105 00:04:48,333 --> 00:04:49,750 (men cheering) Whoa! 106 00:04:50,720 --> 00:04:52,040 (taps sharply) 107 00:04:54,760 --> 00:04:56,320 (sighs deeply) 108 00:04:56,560 --> 00:04:57,800 (phone ringing) 109 00:04:57,958 --> 00:05:00,875 (woman) Hi, Yasmin. I'm speaking from CMS Bollywood. 110 00:05:00,958 --> 00:05:04,083 I've heard that you've been replaced by Mandira in Agent Haseena? 111 00:05:04,583 --> 00:05:05,625 Is that true? 112 00:05:05,691 --> 00:05:08,120 -(tense music builds) -(lighter flicks) 113 00:05:17,000 --> 00:05:18,760 -(phone ringing) -(music fades out) 114 00:05:23,581 --> 00:05:24,760 (gasps) 115 00:05:25,400 --> 00:05:27,680 -(slaps hand) -(rapid breathing) 116 00:05:33,917 --> 00:05:34,917 Mahika. 117 00:05:38,375 --> 00:05:39,542 I've been thinking this over. 118 00:05:40,625 --> 00:05:41,667 And... 119 00:05:44,280 --> 00:05:47,040 (intense music builds) 120 00:05:50,750 --> 00:05:54,083 Boss, that asshole Armaan just said yes to Mahika's film. 121 00:05:56,458 --> 00:05:58,292 I'll beat him down to a pulp. 122 00:05:58,375 --> 00:06:00,125 He'll forget every trick of the trade! 123 00:06:00,208 --> 00:06:02,417 How dare he think of double-crossing you? 124 00:06:02,625 --> 00:06:04,000 Does he think Raghu Khanna is some sort of a joke?! 125 00:06:05,680 --> 00:06:07,960 -(music rises, quietens) -(car accelerates) 126 00:06:08,120 --> 00:06:10,240 (music picks up, intensifies) 127 00:06:18,000 --> 00:06:19,200 (phone ringing) 128 00:06:24,167 --> 00:06:28,000 (automated) The number you are trying to reach is currently busy. 129 00:06:33,440 --> 00:06:35,000 (phone rings) 130 00:06:39,375 --> 00:06:40,542 (Yasmin) Mandira. 131 00:06:40,625 --> 00:06:42,167 Agent Haseena is my film! 132 00:06:42,583 --> 00:06:44,542 Don't even think about it. 133 00:06:45,250 --> 00:06:49,000 I was the one encouraging you to make a comeback. You deserve it. 134 00:06:49,583 --> 00:06:51,375 And you went after my very own film? 135 00:06:52,333 --> 00:06:53,792 Answer me, Mandira. 136 00:06:55,417 --> 00:06:57,000 I know you are there. 137 00:06:57,625 --> 00:06:58,708 Listen, 138 00:06:59,208 --> 00:07:01,560 -if you're really doing this, I'll-- -(phone cuts off) 139 00:07:02,080 --> 00:07:03,200 (breathes heavily) 140 00:07:11,440 --> 00:07:13,120 -(car zooms in) -(music stops) 141 00:07:14,167 --> 00:07:15,040 Raghu sir. 142 00:07:18,792 --> 00:07:19,832 I need to speak to Armaan. 143 00:07:19,833 --> 00:07:21,000 -I know he's home right now. -Wait. One minute, sir. 144 00:07:21,042 --> 00:07:22,375 Open the gate. Open this fucking gate! 145 00:07:22,458 --> 00:07:23,625 Let me ask him, sir. 146 00:07:24,000 --> 00:07:25,042 -Let me ask, sir. -Armaan! 147 00:07:25,875 --> 00:07:27,542 -Armaan! -Boss is asleep, sir. 148 00:07:28,000 --> 00:07:29,167 Armaan, get the fuck out. 149 00:07:29,583 --> 00:07:31,083 I want to speak to you. 150 00:07:31,750 --> 00:07:33,542 Come out and face me like a man! 151 00:07:33,833 --> 00:07:34,833 Armaan! 152 00:07:35,250 --> 00:07:37,000 You'll quit my film? 153 00:07:37,250 --> 00:07:38,667 Who do you think you are? 154 00:07:39,208 --> 00:07:42,292 You call yourself a star after giving consecutive flops. 155 00:07:42,375 --> 00:07:44,167 Sign that brat's film 156 00:07:44,250 --> 00:07:46,000 and shove one more flop up your ass! 157 00:07:47,042 --> 00:07:48,167 Open this gate! 158 00:07:49,042 --> 00:07:50,250 I said open it! 159 00:07:51,160 --> 00:07:52,400 (gate clicks, creaks) 160 00:07:53,200 --> 00:07:54,640 (music fades out) 161 00:07:55,167 --> 00:07:56,708 Who do you think you are? Huh? 162 00:07:57,167 --> 00:07:59,083 How could you even think of backstabbing me? 163 00:08:01,760 --> 00:08:03,320 Do you have a copyright on backstabbing? 164 00:08:03,792 --> 00:08:04,833 I guess not. 165 00:08:05,875 --> 00:08:07,583 Let me make a confession tonight. 166 00:08:09,720 --> 00:08:10,720 You know what? 167 00:08:11,480 --> 00:08:12,920 I've never liked you. 168 00:08:13,958 --> 00:08:18,000 And that is because you think that you're God. 169 00:08:18,625 --> 00:08:19,917 You're not used to losing 170 00:08:20,375 --> 00:08:21,625 or taking no for an answer. 171 00:08:22,875 --> 00:08:25,417 You've put yourself on a pedestal. 172 00:08:25,542 --> 00:08:27,625 And I merely pulled you down to planet Earth. 173 00:08:27,708 --> 00:08:28,917 Take that as a favour. 174 00:08:31,083 --> 00:08:32,125 (scoffs) Who are you? 175 00:08:34,125 --> 00:08:35,250 Tell me. 176 00:08:35,667 --> 00:08:36,708 Who the fuck are you, really? 177 00:08:38,000 --> 00:08:39,042 A shadow of your father? 178 00:08:40,120 --> 00:08:42,083 And that father of yours turned out to be quite cunning. 179 00:08:42,958 --> 00:08:45,333 He didn't have an iota of belief in your skills, 180 00:08:45,417 --> 00:08:47,720 so he dumped it all on that girl's shoulders 181 00:08:48,120 --> 00:08:49,400 and kicked the bucket. 182 00:08:50,000 --> 00:08:53,200 And after meeting that girl, I could understand why he did that. 183 00:08:54,792 --> 00:08:57,125 She's smart, confident and fresh. 184 00:08:57,583 --> 00:08:59,792 But most importantly, 185 00:09:00,750 --> 00:09:03,333 she's understood the most important rule. 186 00:09:04,083 --> 00:09:09,000 There is only one God in Bollywood, and that is the star. 187 00:09:09,667 --> 00:09:11,083 And you think you're God. 188 00:09:12,917 --> 00:09:14,240 Wake up! (snaps fingers) 189 00:09:14,720 --> 00:09:16,200 It's pack-up. 190 00:09:19,000 --> 00:09:21,417 Be gentle while kicking sir out of here. 191 00:09:22,042 --> 00:09:23,125 With respect. 192 00:09:23,583 --> 00:09:25,208 See? I'm still being so good to you. 193 00:09:26,480 --> 00:09:28,920 (riveting music builds) 194 00:09:36,840 --> 00:09:37,840 (lowers zip) 195 00:09:38,480 --> 00:09:39,560 (sucks in air) 196 00:09:41,080 --> 00:09:43,160 (exhales, takes a leak) 197 00:09:43,680 --> 00:09:44,960 (train horn blares) 198 00:09:46,750 --> 00:09:48,958 (man) Lord Ganesha, bless us always! 199 00:09:49,000 --> 00:09:51,042 ♪ I wonder what this jungle is ♪ 200 00:09:51,320 --> 00:09:52,920 (energetic interlude) 201 00:09:53,600 --> 00:09:54,720 (metal swishes) 202 00:09:55,000 --> 00:09:57,458 (reporter 1) According to verified sources, 203 00:09:57,583 --> 00:10:01,042 -Armaan has joined 1857. -Shot 7+8, Take 1! 204 00:10:01,280 --> 00:10:02,520 (horses neighing) 205 00:10:03,125 --> 00:10:07,667 (reporter 2) Mahika Nandy has cast an outsider opposite Armaan in 1857. 206 00:10:07,875 --> 00:10:10,125 A fine and talented actor, Meena Chandra. 207 00:10:10,208 --> 00:10:13,208 How do you guys show up everywhere, man? 208 00:10:13,292 --> 00:10:16,167 (reporter 3) Mahika Nandy of Viktory Studios has shown the world 209 00:10:16,250 --> 00:10:19,083 why an outsider is Bollywood's last lingering hope. 210 00:10:19,200 --> 00:10:21,083 (Rustom) You got a star like Armaan on board. 211 00:10:21,375 --> 00:10:23,167 So, as promised, our deal is on. 212 00:10:23,560 --> 00:10:24,760 Hmm? 213 00:10:25,667 --> 00:10:27,958 (reporter 1) RK, we don't see Yasmin with you these days. 214 00:10:28,000 --> 00:10:29,600 (reporter 2) Why did you choose Mandira for Agent Haseena? 215 00:10:29,708 --> 00:10:31,875 (rapping) ♪ Life's hectic and busy here It's tough to survive ♪ 216 00:10:34,417 --> 00:10:37,167 ♪ In the chaos of Bollywood Lies the vibe of Mumbai ♪ 217 00:10:37,200 --> 00:10:38,320 (phone ringing) 218 00:10:39,600 --> 00:10:40,840 (music softens) 219 00:10:42,708 --> 00:10:44,458 (Raghu) VK hasn't stopped interfering with things even after death. 220 00:10:45,042 --> 00:10:49,625 My son, think of Victor's curse as a gift to you. 221 00:10:51,292 --> 00:10:53,792 The world now looks at you as an outsider. 222 00:10:54,333 --> 00:10:57,250 And when an outsider climbs the ladder of success, 223 00:10:57,333 --> 00:10:59,333 nobody can pull them down. 224 00:10:59,948 --> 00:11:00,960 (music picks up) 225 00:11:02,458 --> 00:11:04,917 We know the man behind Infosys. 226 00:11:05,250 --> 00:11:06,625 But the story of the woman... 227 00:11:07,208 --> 00:11:08,792 It's always the woman, sir. 228 00:11:08,875 --> 00:11:10,250 -Hello! -Hello! 229 00:11:10,333 --> 00:11:11,583 Good to see you too. 230 00:11:11,792 --> 00:11:13,792 You've broken all the cliches. 231 00:11:14,000 --> 00:11:17,458 Mahika, seems like content will be the queen from now on. 232 00:11:18,042 --> 00:11:19,167 True. 233 00:11:19,542 --> 00:11:22,000 (Manish) I am seeing you smile after a long time, Deven. 234 00:11:22,400 --> 00:11:23,280 (glasses clink) 235 00:11:23,333 --> 00:11:26,875 Honestly, I was a bit scared initially. 236 00:11:26,958 --> 00:11:28,917 I was hoping VK hadn't made a mistake. 237 00:11:29,000 --> 00:11:31,875 But the way Mahika has handled the pressure... 238 00:11:32,375 --> 00:11:34,875 Manish, there's something in her. 239 00:11:35,750 --> 00:11:38,667 Boss, you're changing the full game! 240 00:11:39,000 --> 00:11:41,625 (Mahika) Deven, I know we have big films on our roster now. 241 00:11:42,000 --> 00:11:44,833 But I want to bring back the old glory of Viktory Studios. 242 00:11:45,333 --> 00:11:47,083 We have to make VK proud. 243 00:11:47,292 --> 00:11:50,458 I'm enjoying the game now. Playing alongside Mahika is a treat. 244 00:11:51,167 --> 00:11:53,042 (Mahika) Your true passion lies in writing, P. 245 00:11:53,542 --> 00:11:54,958 Why don't you pursue that now? 246 00:11:55,000 --> 00:11:57,792 You joined Viktory because you wanted to tell your own story. 247 00:11:57,875 --> 00:11:59,667 You wanted to do something of your own. 248 00:11:59,750 --> 00:12:00,792 So? 249 00:12:02,292 --> 00:12:03,625 Where is your story? 250 00:12:03,792 --> 00:12:06,292 I don't have... a story. 251 00:12:06,800 --> 00:12:08,200 (music fades out) 252 00:12:08,875 --> 00:12:10,125 (Prithvi) You have Aakash's gift, right? 253 00:12:10,458 --> 00:12:11,667 (Mahika) Yeah, yeah. 254 00:12:13,320 --> 00:12:15,840 Listen, you're sure Surbhi is okay with me coming there, right? 255 00:12:16,625 --> 00:12:18,708 Yeah, yeah. Of course. My sister's damn sweet. 256 00:12:19,000 --> 00:12:20,167 Don't worry about it. 257 00:12:20,480 --> 00:12:21,920 (kids shouting, laughing) 258 00:12:22,200 --> 00:12:23,240 (doorbell rings) 259 00:12:25,920 --> 00:12:27,000 (birds chirping) 260 00:12:27,160 --> 00:12:28,720 (door unlocks) 261 00:12:29,333 --> 00:12:30,750 -Hey! -Prithvi! 262 00:12:30,760 --> 00:12:31,920 (laughing in joy) 263 00:12:32,250 --> 00:12:33,375 Didi, Mahika. 264 00:12:33,458 --> 00:12:34,583 Hi! 265 00:12:34,792 --> 00:12:35,832 Please come. 266 00:12:35,833 --> 00:12:36,875 (Prithvi) Hope you didn't dirty my shirt. 267 00:12:36,958 --> 00:12:38,375 -(Surbhi) No, no. -(chuckles) Just kidding. 268 00:12:38,458 --> 00:12:39,458 Come, come. 269 00:12:40,720 --> 00:12:42,120 (door creaks shut) 270 00:12:44,375 --> 00:12:45,417 (Prithvi) What are you up to? 271 00:12:45,708 --> 00:12:47,208 (Surbhi) Just the usual. Where's Mahika? 272 00:12:48,208 --> 00:12:49,583 -Please come. -Yes. 273 00:12:50,750 --> 00:12:51,958 (Prithvi) Yum. 274 00:12:52,667 --> 00:12:56,458 Bread fritters and potato sandwiches. Wow! 275 00:12:57,960 --> 00:13:00,160 -(plate clinks) -(chair screeches) 276 00:13:00,417 --> 00:13:04,625 You know, Aakash is his uncle's biggest fan. 277 00:13:04,640 --> 00:13:05,600 (Surbhi chuckles) 278 00:13:06,000 --> 00:13:08,792 And today we can all meet his uncle's special friend. 279 00:13:10,875 --> 00:13:14,042 -You can sit here-- -(exclaims) Sit here. Comfortably. 280 00:13:16,000 --> 00:13:17,080 (Prithvi exhales) 281 00:13:17,625 --> 00:13:19,083 (Surbhi) Prithvi was telling me... 282 00:13:19,160 --> 00:13:20,080 (sucks teeth) 283 00:13:20,167 --> 00:13:21,208 Stop it. 284 00:13:21,292 --> 00:13:23,125 Always chomping on carrots! 285 00:13:23,958 --> 00:13:25,333 (Prithvi) But I'm hungry. 286 00:13:25,542 --> 00:13:26,833 What's so wrong about carrots? 287 00:13:26,917 --> 00:13:29,875 -Always chomping away on carrots. -(melancholic music) 288 00:13:31,083 --> 00:13:32,640 He's had this habit since childhood. 289 00:13:32,920 --> 00:13:34,000 Umm. 290 00:13:38,200 --> 00:13:39,560 -(doorbell rings) -(music stops abruptly) 291 00:13:40,083 --> 00:13:41,250 -(Prithvi) Aakash! -(Surbhi) You wait here. 292 00:13:42,250 --> 00:13:43,250 It must be Aakash's dad. 293 00:13:43,292 --> 00:13:44,375 I'll get the door. 294 00:13:44,840 --> 00:13:46,240 (lock clicks, door creaks) 295 00:13:51,240 --> 00:13:52,400 (keys clang) 296 00:13:52,875 --> 00:13:54,125 Why is the house so messy? 297 00:13:54,417 --> 00:13:56,958 (chuckles) It's Aakash's birthday party today. 298 00:13:57,042 --> 00:13:58,625 I had messaged you about it. 299 00:13:59,458 --> 00:14:01,542 I barely get half a day to myself, 300 00:14:01,917 --> 00:14:03,625 and you've got all this lined up. 301 00:14:03,958 --> 00:14:05,542 What is this? Who brought this? 302 00:14:05,875 --> 00:14:07,000 I got it, jijaji. 303 00:14:07,583 --> 00:14:09,208 Oh, hero! 304 00:14:09,542 --> 00:14:10,702 (chuckles) How are you, jijaji? 305 00:14:10,708 --> 00:14:12,625 -You tell me what's happening. -Absolutely great. 306 00:14:13,208 --> 00:14:15,667 So, Surbhi didn't even tell me you're coming. 307 00:14:16,125 --> 00:14:17,375 And where have you been all this while? 308 00:14:17,458 --> 00:14:18,583 Just working. 309 00:14:18,667 --> 00:14:20,750 I barely get a breather with so much going on. 310 00:14:21,125 --> 00:14:23,000 I wanted to introduce someone to you. 311 00:14:23,458 --> 00:14:25,792 So... this is Mahika Nandy. 312 00:14:26,125 --> 00:14:27,208 She's my... 313 00:14:28,292 --> 00:14:29,208 special friend. 314 00:14:29,292 --> 00:14:31,042 -Oh, really? -(Prithvi laughs awkwardly) 315 00:14:32,375 --> 00:14:34,000 -Hi. -Hello, Mahika. 316 00:14:34,417 --> 00:14:36,375 So, you're the one who is the talk of the town? 317 00:14:36,542 --> 00:14:38,667 Don't believe everything you hear. I am just starting out. 318 00:14:39,792 --> 00:14:40,792 -Come. Have a seat. -Yeah. 319 00:14:44,120 --> 00:14:45,120 (Prithvi clears throat) 320 00:14:48,542 --> 00:14:49,667 Tell me, bud! 321 00:14:49,792 --> 00:14:54,000 What new film are you working on at Viktory Studios? 322 00:14:54,833 --> 00:14:58,080 (Prithvi) Just the usual; lining up a few projects. 323 00:14:58,417 --> 00:15:02,000 -I heard that Armaan Singh... -(solemn music) 324 00:15:03,542 --> 00:15:04,958 ...is about to become an action star? 325 00:15:05,167 --> 00:15:07,625 (Prithvi) Yeah, we're making 1857 with him. 326 00:15:07,708 --> 00:15:09,583 -Oh, really? -It's the story of Tatya Tope. 327 00:15:10,042 --> 00:15:13,708 Good budget, solid action, it's all working out well. 328 00:15:14,000 --> 00:15:14,958 Wow. 329 00:15:15,125 --> 00:15:16,042 Surbhi! 330 00:15:16,360 --> 00:15:18,080 -(police siren echoes) -(music fades out) 331 00:15:20,292 --> 00:15:22,583 Guru, seriously? Mandira? 332 00:15:23,125 --> 00:15:24,333 -(Guru) Yasmin. -(Yasmin sighs) 333 00:15:24,542 --> 00:15:26,208 She should be playing the mother by now. 334 00:15:26,333 --> 00:15:28,208 Umm, what can I say? 335 00:15:28,625 --> 00:15:30,958 Agent Haseena requires a certain fire. 336 00:15:31,000 --> 00:15:32,417 Physically and mentally. 337 00:15:32,875 --> 00:15:34,417 There! I rest my case. 338 00:15:34,583 --> 00:15:36,292 Look, we'll do something else. 339 00:15:36,833 --> 00:15:37,833 Something bigger. 340 00:15:38,000 --> 00:15:41,792 Just let it go this time around. 341 00:15:42,250 --> 00:15:43,542 It's not in my hands. 342 00:15:44,042 --> 00:15:45,417 You really should speak to Raghu. 343 00:15:45,792 --> 00:15:46,792 I'm really sorry. 344 00:15:46,833 --> 00:15:47,917 -Sorry? -(doorbell rings) 345 00:15:48,625 --> 00:15:50,875 And what do you mean I should speak to Raghu? 346 00:15:51,000 --> 00:15:52,417 You're the director of the film, 347 00:15:52,542 --> 00:15:55,625 and you know there's nobody better than me for this. 348 00:15:55,833 --> 00:15:58,417 The least you could have done is taken a stand for me. 349 00:15:58,667 --> 00:16:00,458 And all you can say is sorry? 350 00:16:01,542 --> 00:16:02,625 The guts! 351 00:16:02,640 --> 00:16:04,080 (tense music) 352 00:16:05,625 --> 00:16:07,042 Sorry, baby. Got busy. 353 00:16:07,292 --> 00:16:08,583 Couldn't take your call. 354 00:16:08,833 --> 00:16:10,208 I can't believe this! 355 00:16:11,583 --> 00:16:13,708 How low can you stoop for your own selfish needs? 356 00:16:14,000 --> 00:16:16,083 I have done everything for this film. 357 00:16:16,833 --> 00:16:20,125 Dieting all the time has driven me crazy. 358 00:16:20,708 --> 00:16:23,458 Do you know the toll this will take on my career? 359 00:16:23,583 --> 00:16:24,875 How could you? 360 00:16:24,958 --> 00:16:27,375 I have never met someone worse than you. 361 00:16:27,458 --> 00:16:29,667 Baby, try to understand my situation. 362 00:16:30,000 --> 00:16:31,333 Just relax, baby. 363 00:16:31,417 --> 00:16:33,125 Don't fucking baby me! 364 00:16:33,792 --> 00:16:34,917 You are a liar. 365 00:16:35,125 --> 00:16:36,333 (shouts) You made a promise! 366 00:16:37,292 --> 00:16:38,583 I broke that promise. 367 00:16:39,042 --> 00:16:40,083 So? 368 00:16:40,667 --> 00:16:42,208 I will do as I please. 369 00:16:42,958 --> 00:16:47,000 And who are you to preach to me about keeping promises? 370 00:16:47,625 --> 00:16:49,305 Did you forget where I picked you up from? 371 00:16:51,333 --> 00:16:52,750 And what do you really have? 372 00:16:53,667 --> 00:16:54,833 All you do is dance well, 373 00:16:55,458 --> 00:16:57,298 so I gave you multiple songs to dance to. 374 00:16:57,375 --> 00:17:00,458 You can't act to save your life and don't have an iota of talent! 375 00:17:01,125 --> 00:17:03,458 You are here because of me. 376 00:17:03,583 --> 00:17:06,125 It'll be easier for me to just send you back! 377 00:17:06,917 --> 00:17:08,167 -Do you understand? -(tense breathing) 378 00:17:09,520 --> 00:17:12,400 (music turns sad) 379 00:17:17,800 --> 00:17:20,000 (car lock beeps, door clicks) 380 00:17:23,708 --> 00:17:25,708 Aakash got so excited to see his gift. 381 00:17:25,792 --> 00:17:26,958 Did you see? 382 00:17:29,375 --> 00:17:30,458 Is that you? 383 00:17:31,875 --> 00:17:33,083 Whoa. 384 00:17:34,542 --> 00:17:35,542 Where did you find this? 385 00:17:38,960 --> 00:17:39,960 (chuckles) 386 00:17:40,792 --> 00:17:42,000 Actually, that's me. 387 00:17:43,167 --> 00:17:44,208 Yeah. 388 00:17:44,958 --> 00:17:46,880 My sister treated me like one of her dolls. 389 00:17:46,920 --> 00:17:48,625 She dressed me up as one, clearly. 390 00:17:49,417 --> 00:17:50,417 -But then again-- -Prithvi, 391 00:17:50,458 --> 00:17:52,708 did you feel anything strange going on inside? 392 00:17:53,208 --> 00:17:54,250 Strange? What do you mean? 393 00:17:58,458 --> 00:18:00,208 Are you not close to your sister anymore? 394 00:18:01,000 --> 00:18:04,042 I mean, in all these years, this is the first time I've met her. 395 00:18:04,208 --> 00:18:07,125 And you've never spoken much about her. 396 00:18:07,958 --> 00:18:09,042 What do you mean? 397 00:18:09,680 --> 00:18:11,000 (Prithvi scoffs) 398 00:18:11,833 --> 00:18:13,833 Of course, we are close. She's my sister. 399 00:18:16,542 --> 00:18:17,792 I'm going to say this. 400 00:18:18,583 --> 00:18:20,583 I'm not sure if you noticed, 401 00:18:20,667 --> 00:18:22,583 -but I saw a bruise on her neck. -Mahi, stop. Mahi, stop! 402 00:18:23,000 --> 00:18:24,000 -I-- -Stop. 403 00:18:26,292 --> 00:18:28,667 Sure, I invited you to their house to meet them, 404 00:18:29,042 --> 00:18:30,833 but not so you can meddle in their personal lives. 405 00:18:30,917 --> 00:18:32,958 Even I don't have the right to do that. 406 00:18:33,920 --> 00:18:36,560 (introspective music) 407 00:18:45,800 --> 00:18:47,000 (car revs) 408 00:18:48,042 --> 00:18:50,958 The USP of this brand is the costume made by Anaita. 409 00:18:51,000 --> 00:18:52,667 I really, really, really love it. 410 00:18:53,167 --> 00:18:55,417 There is subtext in the animal print. 411 00:18:55,480 --> 00:18:56,440 You can sit here. 412 00:18:56,458 --> 00:18:57,625 There is irony too. 413 00:18:57,708 --> 00:18:59,667 And you know, the classes and the masses 414 00:19:00,333 --> 00:19:01,917 both will be able to connect. 415 00:19:02,375 --> 00:19:03,417 -Ma'am, touch up? -One second. 416 00:19:03,480 --> 00:19:04,480 Okay. 417 00:19:04,542 --> 00:19:06,417 -"There will be a time when--" -Wait, sorry, sorry. 418 00:19:06,542 --> 00:19:08,958 We'll take these three lines in the voiceover. 419 00:19:09,000 --> 00:19:11,167 Just remember, as the camera moves towards you, 420 00:19:11,250 --> 00:19:12,292 start with the cue of "cage." 421 00:19:12,375 --> 00:19:13,280 -Okay, got it. -Cool? 422 00:19:13,292 --> 00:19:14,458 Okay, guys, going for take. 423 00:19:14,583 --> 00:19:16,000 Nobody will cross the frame now. 424 00:19:16,160 --> 00:19:17,360 (chair scrapes) 425 00:19:17,458 --> 00:19:19,375 (woman) I need those costumes now! 426 00:19:19,542 --> 00:19:20,958 (man 1) Everybody, stay silent! Shh! 427 00:19:21,250 --> 00:19:22,625 (woman 1) Sorry, sir! 428 00:19:22,708 --> 00:19:23,875 -Hello? -(woman) Yasmin, 429 00:19:23,958 --> 00:19:25,542 I have tried calling you several times. 430 00:19:25,625 --> 00:19:27,167 I have left you hundreds of messages. 431 00:19:27,250 --> 00:19:28,167 Where have you been? 432 00:19:28,250 --> 00:19:29,375 I'm on a shoot. 433 00:19:29,625 --> 00:19:31,125 Now, please listen to me. 434 00:19:31,500 --> 00:19:35,042 You have to change your diet and take care of yourself. 435 00:19:35,667 --> 00:19:37,917 Your blood test has detected hCG. 436 00:19:38,708 --> 00:19:41,000 -Yasmin, you're pregnant. -(music warbling) 437 00:19:41,280 --> 00:19:43,542 (man 2) Move the chair, please! Clear the frame! 438 00:19:43,625 --> 00:19:45,625 (doctor) Hello, Yasmin. Are you there? 439 00:19:46,080 --> 00:19:48,360 (contorted music) 440 00:19:54,000 --> 00:19:55,917 (voices muffle out) 441 00:19:57,583 --> 00:19:59,000 Sound! 442 00:19:59,292 --> 00:20:01,083 (man 3) Quiet, please! Sound rolling! 443 00:20:01,542 --> 00:20:02,750 Camera. 444 00:20:02,800 --> 00:20:04,208 (man 4) Camera speed. 445 00:20:04,292 --> 00:20:06,042 And action! 446 00:20:07,080 --> 00:20:09,680 (music warps) 447 00:20:15,160 --> 00:20:16,040 (music stops) 448 00:20:18,750 --> 00:20:20,042 Cage! 449 00:20:22,375 --> 00:20:23,792 (people whispering) 450 00:20:23,875 --> 00:20:25,458 (woman 2) Yasmin ma'am, action! 451 00:20:26,600 --> 00:20:29,160 (music warbling) 452 00:20:41,958 --> 00:20:46,000 We will escape every cage, break every shackle. 453 00:20:48,208 --> 00:20:49,875 We will live again. 454 00:20:51,833 --> 00:20:53,750 Although the gift of life is just a dream, 455 00:20:56,542 --> 00:20:58,292 I've heard they do come true. 456 00:21:01,000 --> 00:21:03,000 Or so the humans say. 457 00:21:04,250 --> 00:21:05,458 (director) That was great, Yasmin! 458 00:21:06,000 --> 00:21:07,125 (man 3) Moving on! 459 00:21:09,240 --> 00:21:12,200 (music turns introspective) 460 00:21:40,440 --> 00:21:41,440 (notification dings) 461 00:21:44,875 --> 00:21:47,417 (Saajan) Mr. Khanna, we couldn't meet properly the other day. 462 00:21:47,917 --> 00:21:49,583 I'm sure you remember me by face. 463 00:21:50,250 --> 00:21:52,000 I would like to help you out. 464 00:21:52,375 --> 00:21:53,458 Come over. 465 00:21:53,583 --> 00:21:54,917 Let's sit and discuss. 466 00:21:55,125 --> 00:21:57,583 Yours truly, Saajan Morarka. 467 00:21:59,640 --> 00:22:02,480 (music rises, fades) 468 00:22:06,320 --> 00:22:08,160 (car whirring) 469 00:22:10,061 --> 00:22:11,640 (vehicles honking) 470 00:22:14,000 --> 00:22:15,625 (Montu) He's here, he's here. Everyone's ready, right? 471 00:22:18,083 --> 00:22:20,042 Hey, hey, RK! 472 00:22:21,167 --> 00:22:22,417 What's up, man? 473 00:22:22,640 --> 00:22:23,600 (catchy music) 474 00:22:23,917 --> 00:22:25,042 Montu Morarka! How are ya? 475 00:22:25,125 --> 00:22:26,708 -Aye, come here. -Coming, sir. Coming. 476 00:22:29,042 --> 00:22:30,042 Thank you. 477 00:22:30,375 --> 00:22:31,542 A picture for the socials? 478 00:22:32,125 --> 00:22:33,333 -Come right here. -Yes, sir. 479 00:22:34,080 --> 00:22:35,320 -(Montu snickers) -(camera clicking) 480 00:22:36,333 --> 00:22:37,542 Take this one. 481 00:22:38,708 --> 00:22:39,792 Are you done? 482 00:22:40,083 --> 00:22:41,000 Come on in, man. 483 00:22:41,042 --> 00:22:42,167 Come on, everyone! Let's go inside. 484 00:22:42,667 --> 00:22:45,375 (Montu) Daddy had humble beginnings, with a dairy farm. 485 00:22:45,458 --> 00:22:48,667 After that, we supplied milk to every big brand. 486 00:22:49,542 --> 00:22:51,458 And after that came good old alcohol! 487 00:22:52,375 --> 00:22:55,625 After that, PVC pipes, roadways, construction, you name it. 488 00:22:56,125 --> 00:22:58,375 Daddy wants me enlisted 489 00:22:58,458 --> 00:23:01,375 in Agra's elite 30 under 30. 490 00:23:02,000 --> 00:23:04,040 You can enlist yourself at the nearest police station too. 491 00:23:06,417 --> 00:23:08,458 Come on, bro. The cops love me. 492 00:23:09,625 --> 00:23:10,875 Wanna see my swag? 493 00:23:12,167 --> 00:23:14,958 Ta-da! 494 00:23:15,458 --> 00:23:17,000 Drugs, sex and guns! 495 00:23:17,250 --> 00:23:19,000 -Wanna check it out? -The gun's a little small, no? 496 00:23:19,042 --> 00:23:23,000 It's huge man, frickin' huge, like your film Pyaar Dangerous. 497 00:23:23,083 --> 00:23:27,680 My favourite scene is one where they kiss and go bang-bang-bang! 498 00:23:27,760 --> 00:23:29,083 (guffaws) I just loved it. 499 00:23:29,167 --> 00:23:30,583 What a film you guys made! 500 00:23:31,000 --> 00:23:32,042 But you know what... 501 00:23:33,042 --> 00:23:34,542 bedroom action is the best. 502 00:23:35,042 --> 00:23:36,958 I can give you a free tutorial if you'd like. 503 00:23:37,208 --> 00:23:41,125 Absolutely, brother! But right now Daddy's waiting. 504 00:23:41,292 --> 00:23:42,375 Come. 505 00:23:44,160 --> 00:23:46,200 (music turns energetic) 506 00:23:49,000 --> 00:23:50,333 (Saajan) The cash is here. 507 00:23:50,417 --> 00:23:51,625 Send one of your boys over. 508 00:23:51,708 --> 00:23:52,708 Yeah. 509 00:23:53,125 --> 00:23:56,542 Mr. Khanna, welcome! 510 00:23:56,792 --> 00:23:58,880 Greetings! Wow! 511 00:23:58,920 --> 00:24:00,750 -Please don't, my son. -Daddy. 512 00:24:01,000 --> 00:24:02,917 Son, you don't belong here, on my feet. 513 00:24:04,083 --> 00:24:05,583 You belong on that throne there. 514 00:24:06,917 --> 00:24:09,840 My chest swells with pride when I see him. 515 00:24:09,920 --> 00:24:11,000 (Monty chuckles) 516 00:24:11,292 --> 00:24:12,875 Love for your son has its charm. 517 00:24:13,417 --> 00:24:16,000 You have to be a good son to receive that love in the first place. 518 00:24:16,320 --> 00:24:17,960 (intriguing music) 519 00:24:18,583 --> 00:24:19,750 Please. 520 00:24:21,542 --> 00:24:24,480 (Raghu) I was a little busy when you last visited Viktory. 521 00:24:25,000 --> 00:24:26,480 (clears throat) I apologise. 522 00:24:27,083 --> 00:24:28,083 (exhales) 523 00:24:28,200 --> 00:24:29,760 (Saajan) Time can be so strange. 524 00:24:30,333 --> 00:24:33,250 Until a few weeks ago, you were like a king 525 00:24:33,333 --> 00:24:34,667 on Viktory's throne. 526 00:24:34,750 --> 00:24:35,958 With style and panache. 527 00:24:36,958 --> 00:24:37,917 And today you're here... 528 00:24:39,120 --> 00:24:41,280 mingling with us mere mortals at our humble abode. 529 00:24:42,440 --> 00:24:43,880 (Saajan clears throat) 530 00:24:45,320 --> 00:24:46,320 (music rises) 531 00:24:46,958 --> 00:24:47,958 Victor's behaviour... 532 00:24:49,160 --> 00:24:50,920 towards you was unjust and improper. 533 00:24:51,000 --> 00:24:52,583 It didn't sit well with me. 534 00:24:55,958 --> 00:24:57,167 I mean... 535 00:24:59,292 --> 00:25:01,625 My fate does not depend on the behaviour of others. 536 00:25:03,458 --> 00:25:05,167 I can stand firm on my own two feet. 537 00:25:05,168 --> 00:25:07,090 (music stops) 538 00:25:07,125 --> 00:25:08,250 Wow. 539 00:25:10,042 --> 00:25:11,375 This is what you call passion. 540 00:25:13,667 --> 00:25:15,250 On that note, let me offer you a drink. 541 00:25:15,417 --> 00:25:16,667 Something new. 542 00:25:17,250 --> 00:25:18,542 Bring it over, guys. 543 00:25:19,292 --> 00:25:21,250 It's a fresh, new experiment. 544 00:25:21,920 --> 00:25:23,120 (clears throat) 545 00:25:24,625 --> 00:25:25,625 You won't have one? 546 00:25:25,625 --> 00:25:26,708 No, I do not drink. 547 00:25:26,792 --> 00:25:30,292 I am already high on my passion for cinema. 548 00:25:31,840 --> 00:25:33,520 (intriguing music) 549 00:25:40,480 --> 00:25:41,792 Tastes a bit different, right? 550 00:25:43,208 --> 00:25:45,750 The folks in Bollywood are too used to 551 00:25:46,250 --> 00:25:47,292 their imported malts. 552 00:25:49,000 --> 00:25:50,000 Forget imported. 553 00:25:50,625 --> 00:25:53,042 We Bollywood folks can sometimes suck on your blood too. 554 00:25:53,125 --> 00:25:55,417 Oh, no. There is no blood in this. 555 00:25:56,417 --> 00:25:58,000 Let me take you through the ingredients. 556 00:26:00,208 --> 00:26:02,250 The alcohol content is 48%. 557 00:26:03,208 --> 00:26:05,625 The rest is sugar, toddy and the perfect boil. 558 00:26:06,417 --> 00:26:08,042 Once the boil reaches the perfect sweetness, 559 00:26:08,375 --> 00:26:09,833 that is when we arrive at this taste. 560 00:26:10,208 --> 00:26:11,400 Homegrown. Indian. 561 00:26:12,958 --> 00:26:15,708 The local flavour that is missing from our films today. 562 00:26:16,000 --> 00:26:18,667 There is no producer who is catering to this audience. 563 00:26:19,520 --> 00:26:20,520 Hear me out. 564 00:26:20,542 --> 00:26:21,792 There is a story. 565 00:26:22,042 --> 00:26:24,750 With a hero and a heroine, good old singing and dancing. 566 00:26:24,833 --> 00:26:27,250 Madness unravels followed by a jaw-dropping climax. 567 00:26:29,542 --> 00:26:31,292 Once that boil reaches the perfect sweetness, 568 00:26:31,375 --> 00:26:32,542 you get a blockbuster. 569 00:26:32,750 --> 00:26:34,833 Gadar 2 and Jawan had the same formula. 570 00:26:35,125 --> 00:26:36,833 We will also make a blockbuster. 571 00:26:37,125 --> 00:26:38,583 And that reminds me. 572 00:26:38,667 --> 00:26:41,250 -Who called? Bunny? -Yes, Daddy. 573 00:26:41,333 --> 00:26:42,875 -You didn't answer it? -No, no. 574 00:26:43,167 --> 00:26:44,333 Bunny, also known as Naveen Kumar. 575 00:26:44,917 --> 00:26:48,083 He wants to remake Kamal: The Fire in Hindi. 576 00:26:48,667 --> 00:26:52,250 I had bagged the remake rights even before its release. 577 00:26:53,000 --> 00:26:54,792 It would have cost me three times the price if I got them today. 578 00:26:55,958 --> 00:26:57,542 What is that popular dialogue of his? 579 00:26:57,625 --> 00:26:59,125 "I never bow down!" 580 00:27:00,750 --> 00:27:01,910 He's got so much swag, right? 581 00:27:02,458 --> 00:27:04,667 All these dialogues sound great on the silver screen. 582 00:27:06,583 --> 00:27:07,958 But the reality is very different. 583 00:27:08,000 --> 00:27:09,920 One has to bow down to get ahead. 584 00:27:12,292 --> 00:27:15,250 That is the very nature of Bollywood. 585 00:27:16,583 --> 00:27:18,250 There's a very old saying that... 586 00:27:20,375 --> 00:27:23,333 unless you crawl your way to the top 587 00:27:23,417 --> 00:27:25,250 and disrupt the status quo, 588 00:27:26,917 --> 00:27:29,750 you'll forever be regarded as an outsider. 589 00:27:32,625 --> 00:27:37,000 Saajan-ji, this saying is as old as it gets. 590 00:27:37,083 --> 00:27:38,083 I know. 591 00:27:40,042 --> 00:27:42,417 Let's start afresh. 592 00:27:44,667 --> 00:27:45,708 Done. 593 00:27:46,792 --> 00:27:50,042 A fresh start not just for us but also for Montu. 594 00:27:50,375 --> 00:27:53,375 You make him a hero, and I'll bring the world to your feet. 595 00:27:53,840 --> 00:27:56,040 (musical crescendo)