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You are absolutely right, Sir.

But I believe if a story doesn't come from the heart,

then it's just a fraud.

Aayush son, use your brains and not your heart.

Your brains.

I am using my brains, sir, which is why...

Romil son! Come, have a seat.

- Would you like something to eat? - No, sir.

Been binging on humble pie as I struggle through these offices.

Whoa! That's a superb line!

That is why I say, 'writer is God, and God is writer.'

Aayush, meet Romil.

Romil, meet Aayush.

Premchand!

Ohh...

So, I have decided,

I will use the first half of Aayush's film Bade Bhaijaan,

and the second half of Romil's film Tedhi-Medhi to make a film.

Sir, sir, sir.

My script is an out-and-out drama.

And mine is a comedy.

And that makes it a 'Dramedy'!

Drama and comedy is Dramedy.

Aayush, the first half of your film is crisp like this fritter.

And, Romil, the second half of your film is spicy like this lentil.

So we'll dip this fritter in the lentil,

And work up a mixture of drama and emotion,

that the audience in the theatre won't stop lapping it up.

But, Sir, if you could give us two days to think?

Yes, Sir, it's an interesting idea and it's also rocking like you.

But if we could think this over, we would be confident like you are.

Those who think too much, their fritters become soft.

And the lentils become cold.

Don't think too much. Focus on the job.

Hurry up and write the new draft of the script.

Because, today onwards the Industry will get their new Salim and Javed.

So Prosit Roy's Stop That...

is your sixth film in the last five years, as a dialogue writer.

Yes.

Prosit has directed films like Pari and series like Pataal Lok.

How was your experience writing for him?

Prosit is a highly collaborative person.

It was wonderful to work with him.

Do you write alone or do you work with someone?

No, I write alone. No one's going to hold my hand and make me write.

I know. I mean some collaboration, you know?

Like one person's story and another person's screenplay?

Your film Ek Lakdi Deewani Si's IMDb page has

someone else's name in the story credit.

I know you mean Aayush Verma.

He made no contribution to the film.

He went to the IMDB page and edited that out.

Apparently, he does that.

Is that why you two broke up?

For a break up, a relationship should exist first.

We were not like Paes-Bhupati,

Jatin-Lalit, or Salim-Javed.

Something must have happened that caused you guys to not talk to each other.

Hello. What did he say?

He was saying you edit IMDb pages for yourself and put story credits.

And you believe him?

Don't be crazy. I don't do such things.

But some of my admirers know my contribution to that film.

They do it.

I believe you but by the way he was so insulting,

he stopped the car in the middle of the road and he asked me to get out.

Can you believe that?

And on top of that, he has the audacity to invite me to his screening, dude.

Had warned you about him.

Okay, listen.

Prosit has invited me as well. Are you going?

No, dude.

I've an event, and I need to attend at Soho so...

Listen, I've to leave for the screening. Talk to you later.

Bye.

Bro, the edit saved it.

Otherwise that actor did such a bad job!

God!

Isn't that Aayush Verma?

That jerk!

What's wrong between Romil and you again?

He is Deepak Tijori and I am Aamir Khan.

Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander.

It is what it is.

I am really excited for your film.

- Catch you in a bit. - Yes, please.

- Hi. - Oh, hi.

How are you?

Is it your wedding? You're dressed in a coat.

Screening, wedding, no difference.

Yeah, right.

How are you?

All good. Great.

I heard about your Dhoom Dhadaka.

Hope you are doing okay now.

Well, not everyone is as lucky as you are.

Reaping the rewards of someone else's hard work.

Why don't you write dialogues for daily soaps?

You have no lack of melodrama.

Fantastic. Dialogues by Romil Jha.

How long will you keep dipping your fritter in someone else's lentil?

Write your own screenplay.

Before laying hand on the father...

That's son. Before laying hands on the son...

Sorry, sorry.

- Talk to the father. - Correct.

Before laying hands on the son...

Talk to the father.

What a line, Sir. Every line of Jawan had depth.

- Thanks. - I mean, what's the thought?

What is your process?

Nothing. Just open your laptop and write.

Genius!

What are you doing next?

Let's do something together.

Let's make a path-breaking film, sir.

If I were you, would have asked for a signing amount.

Wadhwani Arts is a big name.

And moreover, money!

- Listen. - Yeah.

Why don't you meet up with him?

Your script is in his zone.

No dude.

Your CV says you are from IIT Bombay.

I went to meet my sister.

Even you wrote here installed solar-powered cloth drying

in hostel premises. What's that, you idiot?

Who put up the clothes line outside?

Talent is one thing.

I have already told the party workers,

that the minister's daughter is handling everything.

The party's leader is also our chief guest.

That's wonderful.

Then my photos with him in the media...

I mean, our photos will be published.

How was it?

What did you think?

The locations are amazing.

And Arun's camera was fantastic.

And even the BGM?

Yeah. Even the BGM was pretty good.

The title theme is already etched in my mind.

What do you think about the opening?

Opening, I feel...

I mean...

Well, wait and watch. The real story is in the second half.

- Yeah. - We have snacks from Candies.

Now India's first Oscar winner.

I mean, there's an Oscar at home.

I have a global reputation now.

In fact, it's a pretty huge global reputation.

And also a lot of responsibility.

You know...

Actually, just open it up.

You know the whole world looks at me as the flag bearer of Indian Cinema.

So... this one is not my scene. Thanks.

But... why don't you approach him?

Who?

He only wants to do action films.

Yeah, tell me about it.

Then approach him.

There is no road trip in my film.

True that.

I've an idea, approach her.

This will fall. Hold on.

Go to her.

She will make your film.

I did approach her. Her team and my views don't match at any level.

I've told you many times.

Films are a collaborative effort.

I mean, they can't be made over disputes.

Right.

- Oscar winner Guneet Monga... - Hi.

Thanks, dude. Hi, how are you?

Very good. How are you?

So nice to see you.

You completely disappeared after the meeting.

That's not true.

Your test was mind-blowing.

Amazing test!

I really loved it.

But the studio insisted that I cast Sanya in this one.

I mean Malhotra.

Doesn't matter. You liked the test, right?

My job is done.

By the way, meet Aayush.

- Hi. - Hi.

He's an incredible writer.

Top screenwriter in the making, he's a living, breathing directory of Andheri.

Aayush, meet Sanya.

Of course, I know her.

My mom is a big fan of your serial Dil Le Gayi Kudi Gujarat Ki.

Please tell her that I am nothing like Jivika.

And if my missing husband returns,

I will never get him married to another woman.

Okay.

But I've also watched your short film Tishnagi.

And I thought you were great in it.

Thank you.

I've been telling Adhiraj for a while now

to turn it into a feature.

It will be awesome.

Adhiraj has actually taken your advice.

They are planning for a feature in October, I think.

Bombay Fables is producing it.

Can't understand why all the projects in our industry begin in October?

Well, I can start whenever I want.

- I am a global citizen now. - Correct.

I am getting a call. I'll see you.

Thanks, dude.

Aayush, Mr. Hustler.

She is an actress.

Looks like a human being to me.

- Sumeet, can I give you some advice? - Bro.

Prosit needs a commercial writer like you.

We need films like Rocky and Rani nowadays.

These art films aren't going to work.

Shocking!

Hey...

- Hey, guys. - Sir.

Wash your hands at least, Sir!

Hi.

I am sorry about the other day.

What day?

At the birthday party.

I am sorry.

Yeah, whatever.

Actually, I wanted to pitch a script to you.

Yeah, cool. Send it to me.

I'll read it.

rockyhandsome89 at email.com

Who reads ever in these days?

Neither will you.

Dude, listen.

I am not here to prove anything to you.

But I am a voracious reader. I always read, okay?

It's my work.

Barely does anyone read.

You tell me... who reads?

Except for the writer, who reads a hundred times while writing the script.

Who else reads it?

I send hundreds of emails every month,

perhaps someone reads ten of them. But script...

No one reads script.

By God's grace, if the film gets made

twice it is read by the director and once by the chief assistant director.

That too, just for scheduling.

Everyone wants to hear the script.

No one wants to read it.

We writers spend nearly two, three, four years working on it,

but people don't have two, three, four hours to read it.

Every year, in our country, some 500 films are made.

Seven out of them make money, and five get critical acclaim.

Do you know what happens with the remaining 488 films?

They face abuses by the audience.

And you know why?

Because no one here fucking reads.

Okay, listen.

You have two minutes. Shoot.

Okay, so the story starts...

You out on your Gucci suit, make Minty sit in your Mercedes.

You guys kiss

and decide you two are not going back to your wedding.

The end.

Bro, this is brilliant!

Thanks.

What are you doing tomorrow?

I... just...

So you come to office. Wadhwani Arts?

I will get Dad to meet you.

I'll just sign you as a director.

No, bro. I don't want to be a director.

Just get my script made.

You don't want to be a director?

No. We can decide on the director once everything is blocked.

Okay, cool, done, deal!

Yeah...

Since we exchanged germs, let's exchange numbers as well.

Yes...

Aayush, how are you, dude?

Great.

- How are you, bro? - How are you guys?

- Amazing. - What is up?

Nothing new. Same old show.

College Romance.

Move on from the show, write a film guys!

Only then will the wind change with time for you!

We're trying. Let's see.

- Let's see. - Well, all the best.

- Thanks. See you. - Bye.

Who are you flirting with?

Why?

Are you jealous?

Please.

I wasn't.

Just responding to a fan of mine.

- Aayush. - Hmm.

I think you should move on from Dhoom Dhadaka.

Look, it's a great script and everything.

But like you keep saying.

Perhaps the time is not right for it.

How can I simply move on?

All these years, I've been trying to make it.

You know how personal that script is for me.

Because of my ex Preeti.

And now, even our spec is getting ready.

I am pretty sure Lexcel will green-light this.

Sarfire is a difficult script to get right.

And it will take us time.

Maybe till then, you should work on something simpler on the side.

Okay, Ms. Jamia, tell me about your next bright idea.

I will sell it.

I get 40% and you get 60%

because you get 10% for selling the script as our agent.

You know me, out with the idea now.

Aayush, in my idea the protagonist is female.

You know all my ideas are from a female point of view.

I know you think of me as a commercial sell-out,

but I can also work on your woke ideas if I want to.

Oh, drop the act.

You think Dhoom Dhadaka is a feminist film.

Is it not?

- It's not. - Obviously...

Please leave it. Listen to the idea first.

So the story is of a 20-something-year-old female caterer.

She is ambitious.

Fierce.

But a little rude.

She wants to be the best caterer in the whole world.

And she is doing quite well for herself.

But then she meets this couple,

who are Adani-Ambani level rich.

And they ask her to be the caterer for their wedding.

But a week before the wedding,

she loses her sense of smell.

And then she has to be nice to all her co-workers.

Especially this male chef, who is really good at his job.

So it's a coming-of-age

journey juxtaposition with a love story of two people

who are polar opposites to each other.

Wow, this is truly interesting.

What is the title?

Swaad Anusaar.

Swaad Anusaar.

- Damn good. - Yeah?

This is very good.

Write a two-pager, and let's pitch it to Rupesh.

Swaad Anusaar.

Tonight we party at WTF for this. It's on me.

You can just foot the bill.

Alright.

Jivika, right?

Thank you.

A director is one who can get furniture to act.

Furniture can still somehow act Navjot

but what about these actors on Linkstagram.

Mr. Adhiraj Bose.

How are you?

Great. Great. How are you?

I am very good. Usual hustle.

So what brings you here?

Are you here alone? Are you here for a work meeting? Anyone with you?

Wait a second. So many questions?

Like someone is suing a sten gun to shower bullets!

Hilarious.

But tell me. Long time. What's up?

I know, long time. Nothing.

I was here for a meeting and thought of grabbing a coffee.

But enough of that.

When is the announcement of Tishnagi?

Well... working on the final draft now.

We'll do it as soon as it's locked.

I hope you will give your lead actress a chance to give inputs on the script.

I mean I know I am no superstar yet, but... my script sense is good.

You know that.

Just come here.

- Actually, I was going to call you. - What happened?

Bombay Fables loved your script and the cast, right?

Yeah, that's there. It's just that they want to cast a star in the lead role.

Nawaz said no or what?

No, he's on.

But they want to cast a popular face opposite him.

So? I am also popular.

I've got 2.2 million followers on Linkstagram.

No, no, that's fair.

You know actually, Navjot the producer that's sitting behind.

He's just insisting that we cast a star kid in the female lead.

I mean I'm obviously trying to push for you.

But you know how things are here, right?

First, am a new director and to top it, I look like a college student.

Who's going to listen to me?

It's being really tough.

Alright. Invite me for the premiere.

But Swaad Anusaar.

Your idea is incredible!

Amazing!

It's not just mine anymore, it's ours now.

Why didn't we meet earlier?

I had to work with scoundrels like Romil

who stole my idea to make a career for himself.

And look at you.

Just look at it from a different lens.

You helped build his career.

Right.

His career?

What about mine?

This tag of an unreleased writer, how long will I take this burden?

How long do I struggle in autos?

You will get what you deserve.

Don't stop believing in yourself.

And I believe in you.

How are you so sweet?

I am not used to such sweetness.

Okay, fine.

What would I do without you?

Okay, alright.

Please don't pull a fast one on me, like Romil pulled one on you.

Or else I am telling you I will sue you.

"Sher Khan deals in illegal business, but he does it honestly".

Name the film?

Zanjeer.

To Swaad Anusaar!

To Swaad Anusaar!

Rocky, fourth floor.

Whenever I am feeling sad or low in life,

I just go and sit in front of Mannat.

I always find an answer there.

SRK is the source of my energy.

You know what I do when I feel sad?

What?

I hit the gym.

It's the most peaceful, serene, amazing away-from-the-clutter place.

And look here. I am getting abs as well.

See. Touch it. Feel it.

Once they are fully there, then we'll shoot.

Okay.

Sir, sir. It's been a month. At least get my invoice cleared.

You posted against the government again, didn't you?

Someone else did using my name.

Shut up, idiot!

If you post anything before your script submission.

Cut 4 lakhs per post from his fee.

But Sir my entire fee is 8 lakhs.

15 thousand per post.

And I'll add this clause to your agreement.

You have to support every movement!

Who will support your script, you moron?

- Uncle. - Come here, Lion.

How are you?

- Good? - Very good, Uncle.

Who is this young cow?

He is a writer. Very talented.

Making him meet Mandy?

Not Mandy. Introducing him to Dad today.

After his last flop, his entry is banned on the 4th floor!

Know that?

Sir, Titu kisses Minty.

In the backdrop, we see the marriage dais is on fire.

Titu and Minty start taking nuptial rounds around that fire.

We cut to wide and see all the relatives

with buckets of water trying to put out that fire. The End!

Brilliant, man!

Too good! Mind-blowing!

Son, can you wait outside for two minutes?

I will just...

Yeah, Aayush. I'll call you.

Dad, this is exactly what we need.

This is the script that we need for our revival.

It's the most amazing...

Well, let's rather make that Cambodian film I got for you.

I've had enough of these Cambodian, French, and Tamil remakes.

They don't work.

People want path-breaking cinema.

New content. Original content. People want that.

If you don't want to produce it, it's okay.

I will sell my farmhouse in Panvel.

Listen... this Aram Nagar hangover is not good for you.

Quit acting and become a producer like me.

Quit acting?

Yes.

This is what I do, Dad. This is what I know.

I am an actor at heart, Dad.

Why can't you have some vision and see

that this could be our bonafide blockbuster?

This could be our Tanu Weds Manu.

- Small film, huge hit! - Listen, idiot!

Tanu Weds Manu was beneficial to Kangana.

Absolutely right.

Actually, you don't have a problem with Tanu Weds Manu,

you don't have a problem with this script either.

You have a problem with me!

Because, the script I got before this,

- that was also wrong according to you. - Why?

The next writer I bring in, you won't like again.

- Listen to me... - Didn't I produce films for you earlier?

But none worked. My career is stuck.

- You want me to sit at home. - But...

- You made those films... - There is no emotion...

Tell me directly that you don't want to make films.

Okay, wait.

- I just don't... - Call him back!

Son...

your script is female led.

Thank you. Thank you so much, Sir.

Even in this day and age, no one is exploring the woman's voice.

So I was thinking if you back this project,

we can get a bigger name like Deepika opposite Rocky.

Look... your writing has substance.

If you have any other script, where Rocky's character is the main one.

If you have one, let's hear it.

Listen, Aayush.

Honestly, I know that,

Dhoom Dhadaka, I love. It's mind-blowing.

And we will make it at some point. You and me.

But you know, right now in this situation,

he is right.

So anything... anything original, amazing, close to your heart.

Anything you want to say. You know, anything.

Path-breaking.

Just say it.

If you have one of your best and latest idea,

then narrate it to me now.

I will sign you on today.

Today itself.

Aayush, come on. This is your Kashyap moment.

Come on, give it.

Sir, I do have another idea.

It's the story of a 25-something good looking caterer.

He's fierce, he's ambitious. But he's slightly rude.

Wants to be the best caterer in the world.

And he meets a couple who strike up a conversation.

And they ask him to be the caterer for their wedding.

Who turn out to be Adani-Ambani level rich.

Listen, since the meeting is with Rocky, I flipped the gender.

The protagonist is now a guy.

The rest of the story is still the same.

But, it's just a thought right now.

How will we write the entire script so quickly?

Experts like Basu Da make an entire film without the script.

We'll get time and money to make it a great script.

- I suppose. - Yeah.

Come on.

But do you think Rocky will be able to pull off the character as an actor?

Do you also act?

No.

- No? - I can't.

Okay.

Sir, will you be making this film for OTT or theatrical?

The OTT wave is just like the evasive Mumbai winter.

It will be gone before it peaks.

- Forget that. You tell me. - Yes.

When can you give me the first dialogue draft of the film Swaad Anusaar?

I've a suggestion. You two can go to Goa to write it.

I will sponsor your tickets and stay. Two weeks should be enough?

Sir, two weeks would be unrealistic.

Let's take it step-by-step.

We can give you an outline in two weeks, Sir.

G, we can please write it faster?

We want to shoot it in October.

- We'll get it done, sir. - Yeah.

Actually, I will talk to her.

But, sir, if we could discuss the commercials,

I love your attitude.

Here's what you do.

Roshan is sitting in the next room. Go meet him.

Yes. With the grace of the Goddess, it's Tuesday,

and Tuesdays are lucky for new beginnings.

Go meet him.

Si, I think we need to be clearer on the timelines.

We don't want to overcommit and under-deliver.

And... I feel the protagonist has to be female

for the story to work better.

We'll talk about this later. Let's discuss this...

Wait one minute.

Whose story is this? Yours?

Actually, sir, we cracked it together.

So first credit and 60% go to me, according to our deal.

Then her name will go in additional screenplay for credits.

You can see how fast India is growing.

They even have reservations in the parliament now.

Yeah, bro.

And you know, we guys at least here are very particular about credits.

Since these OTT guys came along,

they are not giving credit to anyone.

Not even to producers.

And you guys are writers.

You are used to fighting, protesting.

But where do producers go now?

No, that's correct. Correct.

Where is she going?

Gayatri.

Come, let's talk.

How can you be like this?

Like what?

You pitched my idea without asking me.

Flipped the gender.

If you decide everything, how can we work together as a team?

I am not your assistant.

You always talk about fair treatment of writers.

So now it's your turn to do the right thing.

I was doing the right thing for both of us.

A production house of that magnitude where you can't get a meeting,

was offering a film because of me.

We were getting the film because of an idea which is mine.

Don't gaslight me into believing Something which you also know isn't true.

You know, just because you've helped me,

doesn't mean that you get to take me for a ride.

Think about it.

How would you feel if someone had done this to you?

No, you are right.

I should have handled this situation a little better.

I am genuinely sorry.

From the bottom of my heart.

I thought let's work on a paid project together.

So I pitched the idea.

I didn't know it would become a mess, or I would have never done it.

You know what,

let's not do Swaad Anusaar with these guys.

I don't want to waste such a good idea on these old-school father-son.

It's your idea. Take your time.

Develop it.

And whenever you think it's ready, we'll pitch it to Rupesh.

But what about my terms?

You get first credit

and fifty-fifty remuneration.

And, whenever this idea gets made,

the protagonist will be female. You have my word.

Okay.

"In life, we don't get in trouble for the path we choose

but we get in trouble for the path we don't choose".

Which film?

Kaminey.

You don't have to abuse me.

I said sorry.

Okay, please. I am starving. Let's go.

We had a meeting at such a big production house

and no one even offered us any food.

Aayush.

- Yes. - Come.

You knew I might drop in, right?

There are some brownies in the fridge.

And also vanilla ice cream.