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Frankly speaking, Piyush.

I am in no mood to green-light any film.

Sir, my...

I mean, our script is very good.

You must hear it. It will change your mood.

See, first I'll hear it, then I will like it.

Yes, sir.

Then, I'll introduce you to my brother-in-law.

If he likes the script, we'll discuss the actor.

He'll demand 7 crores.

The budget of your film will be 25 crores including P&A.

And day one, opening max will be 3 crores.

We can see a loss on the table.

- Yes, Sir, but... - Sir,

what if our script is so good that your day one opening is 7 crores?

Then, according to your math, we see profit on the table.

Right?

- The place you two are sitting on... - Yes.

he was sitting there too, one day.

What is his name? The guy with curly hair.

Sufi director.

Imtiaz Ali?

Yeah.

He brought Jab We Met to us.

We refused. Won't change my mind when I'm not in the mood.

Premchand.

I was starving.

He didn't offer a morsel from his plate.

If this was a big star, they'd be ordering dinner from the Taj.

As the saying goes, good ideas come on an empty stomach.

I've a new idea. Want to hear it?

Bro you seem like a medium that gets possessed with ideas frequently.

"Sometimes, even the wrong train takes you to the right station".

Name the film?

Lunchbox?

Correct. Now listen to my idea.

Tell me.

An innocent girl is stuck in a patriarchal house

with a narrow-minded husband and a horrible family.

Listen... too much English.

I will translate it for you later. Don't break the flow.

Listen to the idea.

And when the poor girl wants to divorce her husband,

her dangerous family doesn't allow her to leave.

And then she decides to kill all of them one-by-one

in such a way that all the deaths look accidental.

And we will call it Ek Ladki Deewani Si.

This Rocky's PR is such a bore.

Yeah. He called me at 4 in the morning and told me to be here by 7.

Forget it. Are you guys going for Sara and Janhvi?

Diksha, what the fuck is this?

Why have you sent me here at the same time as Rambo?

Don't you know I can't stand him?

Fuck it now. I am going inside.

Just make sure all these pages cover me before Rambo.

Bye.

If you want I can call Kamal bhai and get Rambo expelled.

Chill, Chotu bro.

He's family.

Yeah, that same Rocky Wadhwani.

He liked the caterer story better.

Why don't you write that?

It's still got some issues, Dad.

For now, we'll discuss Dhoom Dhadaka.

Your dedication is admirable, Sir.

Rocky Wadhwani looking at Rocky Wadhwani.

Very nice.

Let's get Dad to hear it!

Not your dad.

Let's get your Mom to hear it.

Why mum, bro?

She only likes the end credits of my films.

That's it.

Rocky, your mum's affection

will nullify your dad's friction.

The venue is elaborately decorated.

The guests are ecstatic.

Suddenly we notice Titu is not with Minty.

This is when we realise the big sacrifice Titu has made for Minty's love.

Perhaps comparable with the sacrifice made in Kal Ho na Ho by Shah Rukh Khan.

We cut to a close of Titu.

A tear drops down from his left eye.

The end.

I like it.

I actually like it a lot.

It really is a good script.

Thanks, mum... I mean ma'am.

We're glad that you like it.

So mum, how many stars out of five for us then?

Sonie, you know I don't believe in giving stars in my reviews any more.

- Yeah. - You know that, right?

Not any more.

Not any more.

Ma'am, just get this film made.

I am sure, after this film, Rocky is going to be the next big thing.

Definitely.

Jaggi.

Darling, please come to the living room.

Coming, Sheila.

What's going on here?

Look.

What a lovely script this boy has written.

I think you should do this.

Yeah.

And Aayush, tell Dad how now Rocky is the real star of the film!

I think you mean Titu.

- Yeah, Titu as in my character. - Of course.

This seems too sugary sweet.

What about the salty one?

Salty one?

That other savoury one, Namak Anusaar Cook one.

Swaad Anusaar.

Ah! Swaad Anusaar.

Actually, Sir, that script isn't ready.

And neither am I ready for this one, nor the market.

Jaggi, darling, it's a good script.

If you liked it, then it's definitely not going to work.

Look at Rambo.

He's giving hit after hit and killing it.

Try to understand.

But, Dad, I am not Rambo.

- I am Rocky. - Right.

I do not care about Box-Office.

He never gets good reviews anyway.

Damn these reviews

I don't want your Aram Nagar reviews.

I want business at the Box Office.

Focus on building your body, I will manage the scripting.

Jaggi. Just help the poor boy out.

And you'll learn to talk to your father properly, please.

You know, Mum.

I don't want to talk to him only.

I am telling you, guys, Dhoom Dhadaka will get made.

And that's certain. And no one will dare to stop it from being made.

- Your father will stop. - We'll see.

I'll get an outsider producer to make it.

And if I don't find one, I'll sell my Panvel farmhouse,

sell this house, but I will make this picture somehow.

What is your problem?

Why do you keep threatening me every other day?

That farmhouse doesn't belong to you.

It's mine. I pay the maintenance bill.

I even pay for your maintenance.

My question is which producer is investing in you?

Even I've to think a hundred times before producing your film.

Who is it?

Rocky?

I'll see you, Mum.

Keep this.

Give it to him when he asks for it.

Bro...

What are you doing?

Let's pitch this script to Ira Bajaj.

Ira Bajaj?

Yes.

Ira has made four films with Sultan.

And she has a five-film contract with Amazon.

She is co-producing a movie called Nazdikiyaan with my Dad.

Yeah, we're working on it right now.

DD is absolutely up her alley.

Dhoom Dhadaka is on like a fucking Donkey Kong.

- Yeah? - Yeah.

Bro, drink some water.

Actually, I had an idea...

What?

If Ira is making it,

why don't we take a fresh face opposite you?

As in, you'll be the bigger name on the poster then.

Someone like a television star.

Someone like a... Sanya Sen.

- Sanya? - Yeah.

Sanya is good.

- Right? - Yes.

Come on, hold the bag.

Let's get on with it.

How long are they saying?

Half an hour.

Didn't you use my name?

I asked them for as soon as possible.

Isn't that man Jivika's lost husband Parth?

His real name is Arjun Shandliya.

Off late, he's been doing rounds of Aram Nagar ever since his serial went off air.

Trying to get into films.

Tamasha and Black Friday are his favourite films.

Drinks coffee at Blue Tokai.

Does networking at MAMI.

He's studied at NYU and has a sea-facing flat in Versova.

Are you writing his biopic?

How and why do you know so much about him?

I know everyone.

I was ghost-writing for one of the Crime Metro episodes.

We met there.

Since then, he's been after me.

But why is he wandering in a police uniform?

- Hi. - Hi.

I am Manisha. You're Aayush Verma, right?

Yes, yes.

Actually, I wanted some writing advice from you.

Ma'am, I am busy at the moment. You can message me on social media. I'll reply.

- Okay, thank you. - Yeah.

- Do check your Other's folder. - Yeah. I do that every day.

Thank you. Bye.

Others folder?

Yeah, even we have fans- not just actors.

Yeah.

Listen, Rocky is introducing me to a new producer.

I only want to make Dhoom Dhadaka.

Alright.

But till then, let's finish Sarfire's draft, first.

Yes please. Take as much time as you want.

Do not stress. Just the way you like it.

- Stop it with the taunts. - Why not?

A green-lit film, all-expenses paid trip to Goa.

We lost both, and I can't even taunt.

Think about it.

Imagine... I would be in a shack in Goa drinking beer.

Hello, brother. What is up?

India's answer to Sorkin!

What have you done to yourself?

Are you writing tickets for pocket money?

Just into my method acting bro.

Kashyap signed me for his next film.

- I see. - I had this stitched from Yerwada.

Great.

Wait, wait, let me guess.

You've got the role of a cop.

Smart!

I am Gayatri by the way.

Arjun all the way.

Are you single?

Hold on a second.

Are you hitting on her?

Well, I've to do all things possible to grab your attention.

Since my show went off-air, he's stopped giving me any footage.

Zero. Zero.

I am genuinely busy. You can ask her.

But honestly speaking, bro. I wanted to talk to you.

Need to narrate a story.

Funding is done. Money's coming from Dubai.

It's just that we're looking for a good writer.

And who is better than you?

Forget the story and tell me the idea.

Deadlines are looming over our heads.

Tell him.

He's actually really busy.

Makes a big deal about his rare meeting with me.

Okay, fair enough. I'll be quick, bro.

So my story is about this girl who is based in Kolkata

and she is a sex-worker who's never had an orgasm.

Her love story is with this encounter specialist cop,

who is going through a bad marriage.

Try to understand the girl's plight for a second.

All the men in her life are so insensitive to her needs

that she's never had an orgasm.

Despite that being her job.

- This is actually nice. - Thank you, bro.

Looking at your attire,

I thought you got some Tamil film's remake rights.

But, you know what, let's meet on Monday and discuss this.

Day after tomorrow?

No, next Monday.

Let's hear it right now.

I've a meeting to attend...

See... our table is ready.

See you.

Okay, brother. Fine.

No shaking hands. Say Jai Hind.

- Jai Hind, Bro. - Bye.

Hello, hello, hello.

Meet my broseph-Aayush.

And, of course, the legend. Sidharth Sengupta Sir.

I've seen his work and IMDB both.

Good stuff!

Thank you.

So what are we waiting for? Let's do the narration.

I've a meeting with Sultan at his farmhouse, so please.

So they look at each other. Titu kisses Minty.

Seems like all be well now.

But at that moment, our dacoit uncle

who couldn't find any chicken in the butter chicken,

takes a gun out of his pocket and fires in the air.

What follows is a scene with utter chaos.

Titu and Minty turn and look at their dysfunctional family.

And run away from their own wedding.

The end.

I like it.

I really like it.

I mean, usually I walk out of narrations.

But yours...

yours was cute.

Ira, you know about your best qualities?

Your lack of feedback and lack of interference.

If all the producers in Mumbai gets inspired by you,

movies won't stop pouring. They will keep getting churned out.

Thanks Rocky. You can praise me later.

Sidharth Sir, what do you feel?

I loved the script.

I have a couple of pointers.

In two sessions, the script will be rock solid.

- Sure, Sir. Thank you. - Sir...

I've a request.

The pace of this film should be faster than your web series.

Yeah, Sir.

Yeah.

Web series?

Kaali Kaali Aankhen and Apaharan.

I've seen them both.

I have not directed them.

Are you not Siddharth Sen Gupta?

I am. Of course, I am Sidharth Sengupta.

Then?

But I did not direct those series.

Who's directed those series?

Siddharth 'Sen' Gupta with a space.

- And I am Sidharth... - Without space.

Without space.

Basically, the confusion is,

I've been kidnapped many times with people mistaking

me for the other Siddharth Sen Gupta.

But I am the Sidharth Sengupta who directed Good Luck Jerry.

You directed Good Luck... That's even better.

Is it?

Yes, of course. You can speak to Janhvi.

Janhvi and you.

Will light the screen afire, the two of you.

Yeah.

Ira, I was saying...

Actually, we thought that we should take a newcomer.

Listen, I can't risk so much in one film.

Two newcomers. Not happening.

No, no, who is the second newcomer, Ira?

Rocky, you and the girl.

Ira, I've done five projects as a lead.

Yeah darling but for the box office you are a newcomer.

But, anyway, don't worry about it.

We'll figure that out once we have the budget and recovery in place.

Right? That's not immediate, right.

- We can take time with that. - Yeah, yeah.

So, Ira, we're doing it, right?

If I am speaking of budget and recovery, we're definitely making it.

- Lovely, Ira. Fabulous. Yeah. - Good one, Rocky.

- So, by the way... - Thank you so much.

Oh!

By the way, when is Kaali Kaali Aankhen season two coming out?

Ira, Good Luck Jerry.

Oh yeah, I am sorry. Janhvi.

You changed the climax, didn't you?

No Dude. It's still the same.

Were you high on something that day?

Sir, Aayush here.

Wrong number.

Sir Dhoom Dhadaka Aayush.

Writer Aayush?

- Yes. - How sweet.

Sir, it seems like a small indie producer from Delhi likes my script.

I was told I need your NOC before getting it made.

Boy, you are like family to me.

Can't I let go of a script for you?

Nonsense.

Thank you Sir.

I was needlessly scared.

I knew you would never break my heart.

Don't worry, son. I'll give you the NOC.

Then go make your Dhoom Dhadaka.

Thank you so much, Sir. Thank you!

Where are you right now Sir?

At the gym, son.

Sir, stay fit. Just stay fit!

What's up, bro?

You?

I said next Monday. What are you doing here now?

It will be Monday in three hours.

And Rupesh invited me.

How do you know Rupesh?

Last year, I got his Dubai's trip sponsored.

We became friends since then.

This is for you.

- Nice. Come in. - Should I close it?

Yeah, close it.

So, what's up on the work front?

One lone soul and a hundred gigs.

Let's not even discuss work.

I'll go keep this.

Your writer got this.

- My man Bro. - Arjun.

- How's it going? - All good.

Aayush, this is K.

My manager.

He's going to make me the next Shah Rukh Khan.

K, this is Aayush.

One of the best writers on the scene right now. That's him.

K for Crasher.

What did you say? Ayeyush Vurma?

Heard shitloads about you actually from a lot of people.

Excuse me?

I've heard shitloads about you from a lot of people.

Aren't you the OG Versova hustler

who's got the 60-40 deal going on? That's him.

Yeah.

You want me to rep you? Rep as in represent.

No, Bro.

This is not Hollywood.

I am my own agent.

You know why they call me K Buddy?

No, Bro. Why do they call you K?

K for Kindness.

K for Compassion.

K for Critical thinking.

You do realise that you're conveniently changing the spellings?

K for Convenience.

K, my man!

- Hey! Dodo Dudeja. - Hi! What's up.

- Listen, we have to talk about that... - Absolutely.

Enjoy man, enjoy.

- Do I have a choice? - Yeah.

- How do you know this clown? - He's not a clown.

- He's actually K for Kinetic. - I see.

Ever since he entered my life, it has been peaceful and how.

It's a word in Urdu. Do you know what it means? Aks?

I really don't.

What does it mean?

It's reflection with an accent for emphasis.

You know well that a writer starts the day with hope

and ends it with experience.

Experience.

In the business of experiences,

when the corporates get orthodox,

it hinders the creative process.

In fact, until three years ago I performed quite often.

Where? In college campuses?

- Open mics? - Open mics.

You need someone to represent you at some point?

All my legals, contracts, invoices and follow-ups are handled by K,

and I focus on the creative process.

That's amazing.

And Tarun Bro, you happy?

Guys, guys, attention please.

K for Creativity. Words from a budding poetess.

A hundred gigs in one life.

Some of them, pining for that proclamation.

And some of them, perhaps outdated.

But a hundred gigs nonetheless.

As he quotes, a lone soul and a hundred gigs.

And his each single gig is worth a thousand lives.

Now the distance left is for the soul's denouement.

No surprise then the lone soul exclaims

a hundred gigs in one life.

Oh!

Come on...

- Open the door. - I'll get it.

Okay, thank you. Thank you.

- Oh, hello. What's up? - Hi.

- How are you? - I'm good. You made it?

- Yeah. I mean. - Hi.

Hi...

What are you doing here?

Actually am asking myself the same question.

A strugglers' party in Yari Road

has to have Aayush Verma somehow.

Also, by the way...

This happens to be my home.

- Oh... - Yeah.

- Okay. - Yes.

So Arjun invited me.

- Arjun? - Parth for me.

Yeah.

Since I was close by, I didn't think much and showed up.

You did well.

You did well by not overthinking. Come.

- Let me get you some wine. - Yeah, sure.

In this city, work is everything.

Personal, professional, family, everything is connected to it.

After all these years, I can claim to know only truth about this city.

It's all a lie.

But there is another truth.

Everybody is looking for love.

Some find it, some don't.

Do you miss home?

Earlier I used to, but not anymore.

How come, the change?

Ever since I met you, it feels like there is family in Mumbai.

Should I come over then? On Raksha Bandhan?

No, actually I've a meeting that day.

I am free on Valentine's Day.

Look now, we met without planning this.

This is a sign from the universe.

Jivika Joshi. You here?

- Hi. - Hi.

Your serial Dil Le Gayi Kudi had dialogues written by me.

Oh, wait. You are The Romil Jha?

You compared me to The Taj Mahal, Emperor Shahjahan could get offended.

So what's been up?

Are you still doing daily soaps or thinking of doing a film?

Well, I've been dreaming of doing films since a long while.

If you want, I can set up a meeting with ALR for you.

Aanand L Rai.

I am in talks to direct a series for them, so...

Sanya, I don't know how this slipped my mind.

I told you about that film with Rocky.

Yeah.

It's been green-lit.

- Oh wow. Congratulations! - Yeah, we're making it.

- Who is producing it? - Ira Bajaj.

You must have heard her name.

Name and horror stories both.

See, this is the problem with our industry.

If a woman becomes successful in our industry,

people can't digest this fact.

Sexism is a big problem in this industry.

Correct.

In fact, ageism for that matter.

- So true. - Well, it was good to meet you.

Same here.

And for the next time, just Romil Jha will do.

Done.

Bye, see you.

Please have dinner, just Romil Jha.

That Rupesh loves you a lot.

He's specially ordered Sambhar Wada for you.

Lovely. Thank you. Cheers.

Okay.

Bloody tomato sauce in the sambhar.

Actually, I would like to send you the script.

Read it and tell me what you think.

Give your feedback.

Sure, I'll read. Yeah.

COME TO THE OFFICE ON MONDAY AT 12. YOUR NOC IS READY.

What? Has he gone nuts?

I am not giving him a private jet.

For what?

No.

If he's doing the film, he's doing it on my terms and conditions.

Got it?

Okay, I'll speak later. Sort this out.

So, Aayush, I did my calculations.

And your script requires a decent budget.

Okay.

So Rocky has to bid farewell to the film.

That guy is Box-Office poison.

But... how can we bid farewell to Rocky?

He's the one who introduced us.

And trust me, he is the reason why Dhoom Dhadaka is getting made.

Babe, I know that.

But, you know, I spoke to every top actress.

From Deepu to Alia to Kiara to Kriti.

And even your director's favourite Janhvi.

You know the one thing in common?

They all love your script,

but they hate Rocky.

But, Ira, this is unethical.

Please tell Sidharth Sir. He will break the news to Rocky.

I called Siddharth.

After talking to him for five minutes, I found out he's not the real one.

Now even I am freakin' confused about who is the real one

and who is the fake one.

Both of them are real, Ira.

Aayush, whatever. Doesn't matter.

The point is that no director is going to burn his bridges with the Wadhwanis.

Okay? First thing.

And the second is I can't talk to him.

He's like a father figure. Jaggi uncle is like...

I can't fuck with him, you know.

But you...

What about me?

You can do it, maybe.

Maybe worth a shot.

Ayushmann has read and loved your script.

So it's better for you that Rocky leaves this film, right?

Ayushmann read the script?

And loved it.

Actually I spent my college years in Delhi.

My gang and I ended up exploring the North inside out.

- No wonder. - No wonder.

No wonder your speech has a neutral accent.

Unlike other Bengalis, you don't wrestle with your Hindi!

Hey, go easy with your loose tongue

or I'll yank it out.

Subtitle?

Hi, are you Jivika?

Yes.

My brother is a big fan of you.

Can you take a selfie of us together?

- Selfie together... - No...

- You mean from the back camera. - Yes.

Smile.

- Thank you so much. - Thank you.

Incredible.

I thought fans of TV stars are only in Sion-Koliwada or Malad.

Hello.

These fans of mine are organic.

Unlike the inherited ones that are claimed by the people who live in Juhu-Bandra.

You know, Navishka Malhotra and I were

testing for the same series today.

She could not even learn her lines.

Refused to audition.

And even though I've done this character,

four TV shows and six ads,

I have to give four rounds of auditions.

Sher said it right,

"Their struggles only begin where our dreams are realized".

Audition?

Audition.

Bro, are you fucking crazy?

Rocky rocks, he doesn't audition.

Exactly.

I said the same thing to Siddharth Sir and Ira Ma'am.

I mean, come on. You've done so many projects. That's not a joke.

Not just so many

but look at the range of products.

I've done so many different types of projects.

Correct.

A spoiled college student in Tere Mere Liye.

Yeah.

Spoiled cop in Power Plan.

- Yeah. - Spoiled businessman in Love Ka Bharta.

Yeah, that was fun.

- Yeah. - Yeah.

I mean, you know how PR works, right?

You will turn into a meme.

As in Jaggi Wadhwani's son...

Is he not good enough? Why is he auditioning?

Fuck.

Fuck man, fuck.

Bro, you know what?

If people are just going to give me that Jaggi Wadhwani's son tag for life.

Let's prove them wrong.

Okay.

- So, let's do it. - Yeah.

I'll audition.

What if we take Rocky only?

We can ask him to put in his own money.

We can think about it. It's not a bad idea.

I know the scale at which you want to make it,

he can't make it at that scale...

Ganesh!

What is this?

Your advance for Dhoom Dhadaka.

I'll only make it.

But... what about Rocky?

Who will lock horns with his dad?

Well, sweety, that you will have to handle.

Now you have my money and my surety. Both.

Ira, how can I do it?

Listen.

Ayushmann has gone to Chandigarh for a week. For a family wedding.

So... yeah?

I'll freshen up and come.

See you.

- Ira... - See you!

It's going to be in the papers now.

Yeah.

Absolutely.

Let me call you back. Bye.

Congratulations, brother.

What?

Wake up.

There's a leak about your film.

What?

You got this planted, right?

You got this planted, didn't you?

No, it wasn't me.

Congrats.

Thank you.

Don't worry, son.

Have trust in yourself.

I am sure something better is going to come your way.

I know that.

I didn't see it coming.

I didn't see it coming.

Rocky Wadhwani was signed,

and Sidharth Sengupta is directing. And Ira Bajaj is producing.

But now Ayushmann wants to do it.

Hello.

Hi.

- Hi. - Congratulations Mr. Hustler.

No, Ira. Congratulations to all of us.

Okay, listen.

For the script, I can't pay you more than 30 Lakhs.

And out of which, I can only give you 20% advance.

So don't even try and negotiate.

Will you give me a cheque for four lakhs?

No, darling, I'll give you a cheque for 6 lakhs.

And you will give me 2 lakhs back in cash.

Okay, alright.

When do we sign the contract, Ira?

Monday? Monday works for you?

Just come to the office, and we'll put pen to paper.

- Okay, alright. - See you.

Yes!