Mai ji, if this was for revenge alone,
you could've just buried everything.
And be done with it.
But so much rage?
Bless the newly-weds.
Amen.
Bless them with happiness.
- Lord, let everyone-- - Amen.
Anarkali,
My rage has extinguished the warmth in my heart
Now my every heartbeat spews poison, not blood.
It runs through my veins.
Now if I don't do this,
I'll succumb to my own venom.
This isn't a recent occurrence I speak of.
A woman's rage and wrath, fury and temper are ancient,
they precede her by thousands of years.
When the time comes, that wrath seeps into the desolation inside...
...transforms itself
into her lover
Hello, Zuvi
I fucked up!
Joji.
You.
No, you.
- Joji, what are you doing? - Cut.
Okay, we got it. Thanks.
Joji sir, next we'll ask some secrets,
about your perfect life
I think your study will be perfect for that.
Aah...
I think these questions will sound better,
If you ask them in my studio.
I want your viewers to know about my Venus Passion Project.
- It's my art space, isn't it? - Baby, I think...
Why don't you all carry on and we'll be there?
- I mean... - Come, give me a hand.
- On cam... - It's okay, sweetie.
Ma'am you have to look at him,
like you love him more than your life.
And sir, you'll be off-screen.
So...I'll be facing her like this?
No, no, this way, sir.
In the front, facing her.
You are a very big industrialist
- Who has the world in your palm- - Actually,
Venus Towers have been my lifelong dream.
An artist studio, an artist residency, and an art school,
It will launch very soon
Zuvi...
Actually, it's still at the idea stage.
Well, this is a piece I've been working on for the entrance of that gallery.
It's a very symbolic piece.
It's inspired by the floods in Pakistan.
You know Heer? She crossed a river,
clinging to a clay pot.
But today's Heer? Where is she?
- Drowned. - Darling, don't you mean Sohni?
Joji, do you have to interrupt me every time?
Sorry for correcting a fact,
Next time I'll pretend that I am also brainless, just like-
Just like what?
Just like mine?
I am a twit!
I am a twit but do you know why that is?
Because I couldn't finish college, isn't it?
Do you know I had to quit art school in my first year,
even though it was my dream. But...
Joji's family had sent a marriage proposal.
And how can anybody refuse a marriage proposal?
I am so sorry, love.
But I am sure you can make a much improved sculpture than this one.
OMG! These paintings are so stunning!
Are they yours Zuvi ji?
I mean your husband's such a big industrialist,
and you're such an amazing artist.
You know that's what we call a power couple.
Listen Raja, take a really damn close shot of this painting.
Sweetie pie, You're quite decked up today.
Aunty ji, that Hair Matters salon in Defence,
I got a job there!
Wow! Congratulations!
And call your mother Aunty ji instead.
How about we use some sparkling ruby red?
You'll look like a fashionista.
Balam, you got to quit this.
You've started cutting yourself again?
It calms me.
Don't you remember your last escapade?
One moment your lover dumped you,
The next, sir Balam has landed in hospital.
They had to pump your stomach to save you.
A delay of even 10 minutes and you would've ended up dead.
And that bloody rich brat,
didn't even bother to call once.
He didn't care to ask whether you're dead or alive.
If anyone hurts me now, I might die.
Don't talk rubbish!
Leave it.
Wow doctor, looks like business is booming.
Mai ji, although I deeply respect you and Shah ji
But I won't be able to do this.
Why?
Had this bitch done more favours to you than us?
Zehra was a student of mine.
I had no special liking for her.
Stubborn, rebellious.
But I can never help you in concealing her murder.
You and Najji Shah,
ran this disgusting business behind my father's shrine secretly,
Against my will.
And if you're a partner in his business,
then you've got to be a partner in his crime too.
It's not bad, darling.
No, but I'm not happy with it.
I'm beginning to think,
I've no such thing as talent or skills.
I just want this...
I just want this to be my piece the resistance.
It's pièce de résistance.
pièce the résistance.
Maybe you should get a new hobby.
The sculpture at the entrance has to be my statement.
Our entrance?
No. Venus Towers.
Come on, Zuvi. Can you just drop it?
Actually Joji, I can't.
I can't just drop it.
You promised me Venus Towers,
and promises are meant to be kept.
I am not talking about this anymore.
But Joji, don't you see,
each one of us wants a picture-perfect life.
Mine was to have a husband like you.
A house like this and my artist studio.
- This picture is not perfect, Zuvi. - I know, darling.
But it will be when I get Venus Towers.
Dad, I know that.
But it's also true that you and mama promised Venus Towers to her.
Raise.
Venus Towers is mine.
What's mine is yours, what's yours is your wife's,
it's a very straightforward thing.
She wants it in her name Dad. As promised.
What will she do with it?
Start a banquet hall.
An artist space, but that's not the point, dad.
She can do anything she likes with it!
Fold!
It looks like I tricked her into marrying me.
What nonsense!
That father of hers was so thankful to us,
that we let her marry you.
And look how perfectly it has worked out!
Venus Towers belongs to me.
And it will stay that way.
Sardar, fancy a game?
Sorry sir, but Rishi's on sick leave.
Why didn't you inform me before?
Sir, please.
I will give you Balam.
Balam?
Shall we?
If you don't mind, can I ask something?
What does your tattoo mean?
Freedom...without any limits.
This is also why I left home.
My father didn't want a son like me.
I couldn't accept to live a life of lie for his sake alone.
Freedom...without any limits!
Your father must be really proud of you.
Actually, I wanted to fly. I wanted to be a pilot.
But my father didn't allow me.
This bird is thrashing inside your chest.
He needs only one man's permission to fly.
Thank you.
Oh, sure.
Thank you.
See you guys tomorrow.
Okay.
If you don't mind, can I drop you somewhere?
One can only drop a hint.
and in that case, yes you can take me to my destination,.
So...Tea? Coffee?
Or me?
Good boy, Balam, good boy.
Thank you, Mrs. Chawla.
Come on.
Excuse me! What are you doing?
- Sorry, sorry, I thought... - Thought what? Huh?
What did you think?
- Sorry buddy, there's some misunderstanding. - Who you calling 'buddy'?
"Whenever I choose,"
"I'll always pick sorrow"
"Such crazy souls in these times,"
"are hard to come by."
And I quickly jumped in the pool.
What was his name?
Fariq...I don't remember.
So the pool boy rushed towards me,
lifted me in his arms and rescued me.
Now, it's your turn.
I was only 11.
My sisters tied my hair in two ponytails.
Made a skirt out of bedsheets.
and took me out for shopping.
That is crazy.
When my father found out,
he got my head shaved.
So that I never forget.
And so I became a hairdresser!
So, he never forgets.
It's so messed up.
Sometimes even I want to leave my home.
Come over.
I've enough space.
No.
I want to go to the farthest place in this world.
Near or far are just words.
If a person has faith in themselves,
even these stars are close to touch.
What happened?
Nothing. I'm leaving.
Why aren't you wearing your wedding ring?
Took it off while playing golf. It's in my pocket.
Joji sweetheart,
You realize if someone notices that, what they'll think about us?
Anyway, I've to go now
Why? Where?
You really want to know?
What do you mean Zuvi?
Zuvi, what do you mean?
Mom isn't well. I got a call from the village home.
Ohh...I am so sorry!
Umm...
How can I... Do you need money?
Thanks, sweetoo, but you know She'll only want her native remedies.
I'll be back soon though.
When?
Three days.
Is that okay with you?
Yes, of course. I mean stop worrying about me.
I hope aunty feels better soon.
Will you miss me?
"My wound went a bit deeper,"
"My pain lifted just a little."
Where to sweetheart?
Zuvi's coming back.
Go on, your highness.
Who is stopping you?
I cannot stay even if you stop me.
Honeymoon over and life begins.
Have you seen my purse, buddy?
Tell me something,
am I like the end of season sale for you?
or cash on delivery package?
Shut up, Balam!
"How strange is this intimate distance"
"We were together"
But we never met!"
What did you have in mind?
Freedom...without any limits!
Remember!
You know who I am.
Everyone in this city knows me.
This week my wife and I are on the cover of Sunday Society,
how can I...
What?
How can I possibly give everything up? Just think for a second, Balam.
Think.
I've heard these excuses before.
Joji, I want your final decision.
Me or Zuvi?
Tomorrow?
The day after?
Or after my funeral?
Try this emotional blackmail with someone else.
And Balam, please grow up.
Joji, please leave now.
Come on, darling, I'm trying to be romantic here.
You've been gone for so long.
Let's have some fun.
Then go back to your 'friend'.
What?
I said go back to your friends. You have some fun.
Besides, I've plans.
But come on, sweetheart...
Come on, Balam, dammit.
Balam, enough of this drama. Pick up the phone.
Listen, my hands are tied.
I came this far with you,
but I can't go any farther.
Let's just make the best of what we have.
Let's enjoy this.
I'm on my way, if you don't open the door, I'll break it down.
Yes, three dozen red roses.
Local, Dubai, or Thai boss?
Which ones are the reddest?
If they are for the Missus then Dubai will do.
But if it's for a Miss then I suggest get the Thai roses.
Fine, then Thai it is.
I mean I'm getting them for the Missus, but...
Excuse me what's your name?
Faizi, boss.
Okay, Faizi.
And please write a card with this message...
"In spring a rose blossoms on a branch"
"Like you resting a cheek on my palm."
like you resting...
Just deliver the flowers, please.
Dhaniram Building, flat no. 9.
Who writes poems for the Missus?
Does he think I am a ***kwit?
But a bit fat tip is guaranteed.
Yo!
Zuvi, I fucked up!
Don't fuck this up.
Now please, just do as I say!
Joji, for God's sake!
Don't you dare start fucking crying!
Absolutely no one can know about this.
Do you understand?
No one.
Full blood roses sir.
Keep the change.
Now go home. You're in no state.
Take a Xany
Calm down, Joji.
You got to keep it together.
Go home and in the back in the garden, just...
I've kept something in the car. Go see what it is.
Just go home and take them back out, okay.
I don't know how I can thank you enough.
I'd do anything to save us.
I've spent so many years to make us, Joji.
Real or not,
I am not about to let this image crack.
My perfect...
We're perfect...
Country facing gas crises...
Venus Tower was my lifelong dream.
Artist residence, art gallery, art school,
will be launched soon.
Father!
Well,
I've been working on this piece for the entrance of the gallery.
It's quite a piece. It holds great value because,
Anything yet?
Balam?
Hey, Balam?
Good Lord.
Are you hungry, Mithu?
Mom's brought food for you.
The guy who lived opposite you...
I just chopped off,
his cable connection.
Tell him when he comes back.
Yes. I will! I will!
Hello.
I don't want to buy a bathtub or shower.
Not shower madam, flowers!
Do you recognise me?
The flower guy.
What flower guy?
Try to remember madam.
The other night you were spying through the door.
And don't worry, I am a well-wisher of yours.
I don't know you.
Wrong number. Wrong number.
Think before you hang up, madam,
If the police start asking questions,
I'll be forced to give your name.
What do you want?
Information, madam.
This guy visited your crumbling building.
By the name of Joji. He's a millionaire.
What was a millionaire like him doing in that run down place?
I don't know.
But Balam's been missing since that night.
Balam's the guy who owns the flat.
But I've a feeling that something has happened to him.
Give your feelings a rest, madam.
I myself have seen his bloodstained shoes.
I wonder what was going on inside.
Yes, a suitcase.
That night a woman left the flat with a heavy suitcase.
Wait a second.
Check your WhatsApp madam
Was it her?
Yes, that was her.
Thank you, madam.
This information has earned you free flowers.
Thank you.
Lord, what's happened.
Good Lord.
What's all this, Joji?
Thank you, my love.
Please accept Venus Towers as a small gift from me to you.
But...what about dad?
F**k him!
You are everything.
And I promise to spend the rest of my life,
making you the happiest woman on earth.
Oh, Joji.
Now is your picture-perfect, princess?
Well...I just want that sculpture at the entrance to be perfect.
My Swan Song.
Thank you.
Okay.
Stick. Stick. Stick.
Stick!
Tickets to Thailand?
But I haven't made any bookings.
I'll make sure you're called back.
"Neither for the Missus nor for the Miss."
"Then those flowers were to steal whose kiss?"
How did you get in?
Flower delivery, boss.
Guard!
I know where Balam is, boss.
Where?
Inside a suitcase.
Right?
What do you want?
You want my silence and I want one million in advance.
And then 150,000 every month.
With a lifetime guarantee.
But I don't have cash...
I am not greedy, boss, but unfortunately,
I am famished.
It's nice.
If you don't mind, can I take another chicken piece?
Now that we're acquainted,
we'll be seeing more of each other.
Faizi bhai, would you like to see my studio?
Yes, of course.
He's leaving.
I had seen it on television.
And anyway, I love culture.
Yeah?
- Yeah! - Come on.
- Please lead the way. - Come.
It's built with a lot of hard work.
Amazing.
- By the way... - Yes?
What's been your top sale for a single art piece?
A few hundred thousand.
- I see... - Hmm.
But I expect my next piece to break this record.
- Oh, really? - Hmm.
Where is it?
Do show.
Here.
Huh? Where?
Come forward.
Where?
One more step.
I don't see anything.
We'll quickly have to build a mould.
Even a single crack will ruin my entire hard work.
Come on, Joji, hurry up.
Joji, I need your help. What are you looking at?
Joji, snap out of it!
Darling, this is truly a masterpiece.
I know Joji.
Zuvi ji, what is the secret to your perfect marriage?
As a modern working woman,
how do you balance between work and home?
Balance?
No, I don't believe in balance.
Mom says marriage is not 50-50.
Divorce is 50-50.
Any smart, successful, modern woman shouldn't settle for 50,
but go for a 100.
Because perfection is only in a 100%
Isn't it?
- Does that answer your question? - Yes.
I'm glad.
Thank you, everyone, so much for coming
Thank you so much.
"In the journey of life,"
"we come across certain people who fulfil our desire."
"some fulfil our needs, and others our dreams."
"You fulfilled my dream and maybe I did the same for you."
"Maybe whatever I did to fulfil my dreams was not right."
"I don't know."
"But people like us are always wrong."
"So one more would not matter."
"I have learnt that one must fight,"
"against circumstances, society, destiny."
"For freedom...without any limits."
"Balam."
One should fight for love, desires, justice.
But there is a man who can never fight for justice.
He's no more.
Dead, lifeless.
Who will fight for him?
The one who is alive, they will fight.