Thirteen cuts?
13 *** cuts?
Has the censor board gone mad?
We will go to the Tribunal.
If that doesn't help, we will go to high court.
We will fight it.
But uncle, those cuts don't affect the story.
Story?
You've still not realised it after making the film!
Who gives a *** about the story?
There is a loss of 6 to 7 crores in the business.
From Jharkhand to Nagarkot, the public
will come only to see what these *** have cut out.
Nobody cares about your story.
It will make a 5 to 10 crore difference at the box office.
This is ridiculous! We will fight it.
-This is a war. -Sir, but... The accounts.
Sir, actually, we have 7 crores locked up.
Seven CR. The film is completely ready, sir.
If we go to court, it will take 3 to 6 months.
If they challenge us, it will take at least 6 months more.
The distributors are ready now, sir. Let's release the film.
We can do something new on the next film, sir.
Your favourite scenes
can be shot with new angles.
The board will change by then, sir.
Okay. Let's release the picture.
-Thank you, sir. -Let's release the picture.
The poster and the music will release the next week.
-Did you hear that, brother? -Yes.
The picture will be released.
Sabina, contact all the artists.
I want all the artists for the promotion on the day of the music release.
-Okay? -Sure, sir.
And Sabina, connect me on call to NM the poster artist.
-Yes. -Okay?
Yes, Mr. Thadani. We will release the movie.
No, no. That censor issue is not important.
He must be wondering
why are shows at the theatres reducing?
Mahesh Kumar is a ***. But, he is a big time producer.
Didn't you feel scared you won't get hired?
You've challenged him head on!
You're daring.
I didn't fear my dad either
when I ran away from home.
Then who is Mahesh Kumar?
I didn't know this story.
Does any dad in India send his daughter out to be a leading lady?
So you mean, if something happens here...
Like if there's any emergency, there's nobody for you.
You're here.
For me.
Ms. Mona! How are you doing?
Why didn't you say you're coming in?
Why should I? Are you taking a dump that I need to announce myself?
Ms. Mona, you know what?
When we used to sell walkmans, on the streets.
We used live in the same chawl.
You know what was the problem with those chawls?
Only one latrine.
-Hey, you... -We used to take turns in line.
He would lead or I would.
He would be at the back or I would be at the back at times.
Ms. Mona, I can't tell you how long those lines were.
-At times, we had to poop together. -Darn it.
-What is he saying? -He's talking crap.
Are you mad? Tell me what you want.
The censor board guy is here.
-Send him in. -Yes. Ms. Mona, one moment, please.
-Come along. -Why?
It won't take more than two minutes. Let her stay.
Anyway, everyone knows you are my partner.
Does this chair make any difference?
-Call him in. -Come on in.
He's lying. We had a personal toilet.
-Okay. -Oh! Arif bhai!
I just needed an advance.
Actually, it's Diwali next month.
Four movies are releasing at once. So...
I don't handle these money matters. Praveen does. Praveen, handle it.
Listen bhai, you're not getting an advance.
We spoke about it, okay?
You get paid at the time of delivery. Go on now.
Bhai.
Tell Praveen bhai.
Praveen, give it to him.
-Arif, we spoke about it. That's... -I'm telling you to pay him.
We will adjust it later, okay?
Okay.
Thank you, Bhai.
Ms. Mona.
Can you please go out for five minutes?
I have to discuss something personal and important with bhai.
Some filthy tales from the past. So you will feel uncomfortable.
Don't mind it, please.
-Tell me. -Listen, Arif.
I don't mind any of these things, okay?
Who is sitting on the chair? Who isn't on it?
But I have some pride.
I said no to the censor board guy. You should have taken the hint.
Arif, I say things after considering the big picture.
Those guys come to you only because
they think we can't get things done without them.
And you'll agree.
Agree? Am I an infant?
Praveen, don't teach me about the business.
I see everything.
The business is running a bit free and easy. What is that for?
Because I know you're watching it.
I am not some ***.
Yes, of course. I don't do anything, do I?
Am I here only to count CD boxes?
Listen, any partnership
can break because of one person's pride.
Presently, I don't have the time to be proud.
You are my brother.
But you must remember one thing.
Don't teach me how to do business.
Lala, I am not teaching you.
I am reminding you.
We don't want to fail again and go back to selling Walkmans on the street.
I am not proud either, Arif.
You are my brother too, buddy.
Sit.
Are you thinking of something?
Praveen is your friend, right?
You should handle him lovingly.
He's been talking trash lately.
-He's gone insane. -It happens in every relationship.
A relationship with a business partner is also complicated.
The partnership is okay. But we are friends too, you see.
Where can he go, anyway? Everything will be fine.
Those who are close are never valued.
When they go away,
the loss will hit you.
You'll think of all the things that could have been said.
You'll wish you'd said it.
But why should I regret it? He's with me anyway.
And it's crucial to stay together, anyway.
Relationships in which people must stay together are complex too.
You have to tolerate each other's habits.
When you can't tolerate them,
then the fights begin.
I never thought of that before.
Which relationship is the best, according to you, then?
I love those relationships
which are a bit detached.
Why is it necessary
to be with the person you love?
It's all nonsense.
Everyone should have their own space.
It's not essential to stay with someone
to love them.
You should love. Limitless love.
But maintain a distance as well.
The love will live longer.
Do you wish to say something?
Mona. Tell me.
I am falling for you, Arif.
I am not that fluent in English.
'Afreen.'
-'Come! -Are you crazy?'
'You'll fall sick, Afreen.'
-'Come out. -No! I won't come out.'
-'Come out, Arif! -Stop it. Just come here.'
'Come, let's get wet together.'
'You've lost it.'
'You know I don't like getting wet in the rain, right?'
'Get wet today. Fall sick tomorrow'
'and then a day off from work.'
'So what if you take a day off?'
'You can spend time with me.'
'Let me earn enough'
'so I can take a holiday with you, for the rest of my life.'
This is wrong.
I love Afreen.
I am not saying you don't, Arif.
If you like someone and want to spend time with that person
that's love, right?
Mona, I don't know what you've liked about me.
But, every time I see you
I fight a losing battle with myself.
But I can't leave Afreen.
I love being with you.
And I don't want to lose this moment, either.
And, if I don't come back in future,
just don't hate me.
Just think of it as a little bit of love and forget about it.
If that ever happens,
then perhaps that little bit of love will be enough for me.
Hey, lovebirds! What's going on?
Sister-in-law is in the office.
Ms. Mona, don't you have any sense?
You're getting it on in public. Is this a film?
Praveen!
I'll leave, Arif.
Come on, now.
Afreen!
This is a sudden visit!
I thought you don't like the rain.
It began to rain suddenly, so...
I brought along the umbrella.
If you get sick, and have to take the day off from work...
Our plans for a lifetime of holidays will fail.
I am glad you've come with the umbrella.
I don't think it's needed any more.
Either you have decided to fall sick
or you've cancelled your plans to holiday for a lifetime with me.
No. The bike was getting wet outside.
So I went out to cover it.
And I got wet.
I'd told Praveen to bring the umbrella quickly.
He came too late.
Let's go. Come along.
Where did this treasure come from?
It's all earned through your theatre shows.
10 for cold drinks. 15 for peanuts.
20 for the fritters.
You mean, the free theatre isn't free any more.
The theatre is still free.
But the canteen will cost money.
Anyway. You focus on getting your movies.
Let me handle the theatre maintenance.
Listen, we made the movie.
It's all up to the public now.
Now, the public should appreciate it.
The public always loves us deeply.
Oh! Looking gorgeous.
Presenting the star of the film, Ayesha.
-Thank you so much, sir, for this. -Hey.
It's too big for me.
It's your hard work and your destiny.
Come. Come and meet everyone. Come along.
Okay, the bell has rung. Let's go.
By the way, sir
it's good the censor board deleted those scenes, right?
I mean, now kids can also watch our movie.
The certification is U/A, so we have a wider audience now.
What happens is for the best.
You will see that every child in this country
will know your name.
Uncle, you are so smart.
Why don't you go for Crorepati (millionaire)?
Will your dad call for me so I can get into the show?
Shut up!
By the way, Manibhai, which movie are you screening today?
Sister, this movie is running to houseful shows in every theatre.
Appa! Isn't this the movie with the new heroine?
-Yes. -What's her name again?
-Ayesha Kapoor. -See?
He knows the leading lady's name by heart.
He may certainly forget who his wife and kids are!
Ladies and gentlemen.
The DVD vendor told me this film is a pure family drama.
So don't start your family drama here. Okay?
Turn on the film. They will keep fighting.
I've nearly finished loading.
And there we go. 1, 2...
3.
This is the one. See?
Yes.
-I told you so. -See?
Sick, Appa!
-Naked girl! -Hey!
-Naked girl! -Sit!
I will tell your mother. You're misbehaving.
-Such a shameless brat. -Darn it.
Manibhai, what is all this?
-Do you bring adult movies? -Hey...
-No. -This is too much.
-Oh! -Manibhai, watch out.
Manibhai, you're too much!
What's going on here?
Stop this nonsense.
Now I get it. This is why the film is houseful in theatres!
Enough of the dialogues. Help me up!
-Upsy daisy, Manibhai. -Okay.
-Sit, sit. -Oh no!
Sir, I've blocked the phone lines.
Make a list of all the numbers dialled before and after this.
-Yes, sir. -The scenes deleted by the censors
were still released on the DVD.
This means
someone from the censor board is doing all this.
Hello, sir. I'm Rani.
I represent Suvarna Vriksha Policy.
-I don't wish to invest. -Wait a moment, please.
Actually, your colleague suggested your name.
-Which colleague? -Prithvi.
Prithvi?
You can check.
'Hello, Sadanand? Prithvi speaking.'
Hey, Prithvi.
I was about to call you.
I sent the policy vendor to your place. Have they come by?
Yes. Some lady selling policies is here.
Okay, listen. I gave her my details. You can do the same.
Okay, fine.
Okay, tell me.
Sir, we have learnt that you don't save much.
But you have
registered for a four wheeler this month.
Hello, ma'am!
Are you into investment or investigating, for the income tax department?
No, sir. Actually, the Suvarna Vriksha policy is
all about helping you to invest your loose cash.
You can make a lot of money, just through the interest.
25 percent for a month.
You mean, you will ensure that my money is doubled.
How much would you like to invest?
We can begin with 100,000 a month.
Okay. 100,000.
Which is 1.2 million for 12 months.
-Yes. -But,
your salary is Rs. 25,000, sir.
-Who gave you that information? -Sir...
Sir, wait. Don't get upset, sir.
Listen to me. This is just a formality, sir.
Sir.
Sir, we have to go through with this formality.
We have to know everything about the client.
Now you will buy the policy, and it will be a cash deal, so you...
Please be transparent and help us out.
-Please. -Listen to me.
The thing is, we have a distribution setup.
-Okay. -With some folks from the industry.
I see, you mean films?
-Yes, that's right. For films. -Okay.
-Yes. -So...
Listen, movies that come to be certified by the censor board...
Yes?
We release them partially.
It helps us
-to make some profits from that. -Okay.
The public also benefits from it.
The more films, the more the money.
So the piracy rackets in the market
worth crores are being run by you?
-Crores? -Yes.
We barely get 100,000 or 200,000.
Sir...
What's the name of the person you work for?
Give us their names. We will speak to them.
They are minting money. You are earning very little in comparison.
Hey, lady.
-Who are you? -I am...
-Suvarna Vriksha... -Are you a cop?
-No! -Get up, leave.
-Sir, you're mistaken. This is...
-Listen to me. I am not a cop. -Don't bother. Let's go.
I really work for Suvarna Vriksha...
-Listen to me, sir. -Thank you very much.
-Sir. -Hey!
-You're back? -Can you just
-listen to me about the policy? -I don't want the policy.
-Please listen, sir. -Leave. Don't come back.
-Call me if you... Sir... -Go.
This can't be the mastermind.
This is too easy.
I believe there's somebody else behind all of this.
Really?
Hey, Arif bhai.
Yes, it's Sadanand.
What did you say? The work is worth 1 to 1.5 million.
But you are making millions, right?
I will come to your place in Colaba, today.
We will do some accounts.
It will cost double, okay? Double.
-Remember that. -Got him.
What are you doing here?
What is this?
I got you a gift.
This?
It's a new cellphone for you.
It's like a cordless phone.
It's tiny!
You can take it out. Take it anywhere you want.
You don't have to go hunting for a PCO.
Shopping, going to the market.
I got one for me too.
Now you can call me at any time.
I will always take your call.
Ring my bell. What is the phone number?
Here, look at this. The one on top is mine.
The one below is yours.
That's a big number.
Mobile numbers are big.
Call me. I want to hear it.
I'll call you right away.
You can call me too.
But, every call costs Rs. 28. So better watch it.
You might end up speaking to Farzeen appi all day.
That's a lot of money!
I am sure this will fail.
Who would make such expensive calls?
I think it will do very well.
The people will get used to this.
Just like they are used to our movies now.
That's the secret to every business.
Turn people's hobbies into their needs.
My need is my hobby.
You use the things you need, okay?
You are the one I am used to.
But I hear you can change habits in 21 days.
That goes for bad habits.
You're my good habit.
Arif Quereshi.
DVD piracy king.
Let's go.
Put the cover on.
Think of the police van as your DVD player and get inside it.
'Arif Quereshi.'
'After a 2 year investigation, Arif Quereshi, '
'the DVD piracy king has been arrested.'
'Getting a bad image makes a person famous.'
'But it is really painful for the family.'
'Remember, this story began in prison?'
'The last time I mixed a cassette worth Rs. 60'
'and the prison made me someone'
'who went out and created a business worth crores.'
'This time I have pulled off a scam worth millions.'
'Just imagine.'
'If I get out, this time around'
'what will I do?'
'Let's do something big.'