Let me call you back.
Hello.
So you won't give up?
Meet Mustafa, he's our coach.
-Hi, sir. -This is our team.
They're all nice boys.
Rudra gets along with them very well.
And this…
Azlan Shah!
-Yes, sir. -Hey, Sushma!
It's a pleasure to meet you.
The pleasure is all mine.
Your son is a special and valuable part of our team.
He will make you proud, sir.
Please let him come to Delhi with us.
If a player like you is saying it…
And if the team needs Rudra…
Maybe our fears are unfounded.
There's a reason for that, Mohan.
We don't know these boys.
Hey…
Azlan Shah is singing his praises.
Rudra…
Your team is here to get you.
-So that was your house… -Yes.
You must have a room of your own?
Obviously.
So your parents are rich?
I never asked them.
Because you never needed to.
You probably got everything you wanted without asking for it.
Have you ever had to go to work?
Look, I'm a student. Studying is my job.
And that's what I do.
Son, studying is not work.
You'd know if you'd ever done it.
Are you calling me illiterate?
That-- That's not what I meant. I was joking.
Sorry.
I was just thinking about Dilshad.
He must have felt so sad after hearing we're all going to the tournament.
Then why did you tell him?
I couldn't lie to him.
And I also wanted some of my work done for office, so…
You haven't quit your job yet?
You're getting two salaries?
It's not the salary…
I just wanted to be sure that RKFC was a real prospect.
So, other than the coach,
everyone else is committed to RKFC.
I'm committed, too.
Sorry, buddy.
I'll put in my papers when we return.
Naseem Bagh? Why?
I'm part of a youth group.
I'm looking for a place where we can hold a rally.
What does this youth group of yours do?
We…
…want to restore Kashmir's lost respect.
Kashmir's lost respect?
Yes.
The respect that Kashmiris have lost.
Don't you think we deserve some respect?
-Of course, we all-- -Exactly.
It's the struggle of the common people, and we fight for them.
No, I mean…
You really think fighting will help Kashmir earn back its respect?
Yes.
There's no other way.
Your Honour, offending the sentiments of the people
just for one person's greed is absolutely wrong.
I request the court to allow the injunction
for the sake of Kashmir and the people.
Nazir sir, the court appreciates how much you care for the general public.
However, Shirish Kemmu has all the necessary
permissions required for a wine shop.
He's not doing anything illegal.
Keeping that in mind, the court rejects this injunction.
-Congratulations. -You look much more relaxed.
Yes, I have complete faith in our court and the justice system.
And anyway there are way more important things I should be focusing on.
Like?
Like…
Real Kashmir.
Speaking of which,
our team's playing a professional tournament in Delhi this weekend.
Why aren't you there?
I had to stay back because of the hearing. But I need to be there.
All the best to you and your team.
Hey, it's our team.
Kashmir's team. And yes, luck is always welcome.
Thank you.
Welcome to Delhi, boys!
This is where we're going to stay?
Looks like the gates of hell.
-Looks fine to me. -Me, too.
-What do you think? Looks okay? -Yes, sir.
All right, come along.
Got a good place in our budget.
Come on, everybody.
Look. After check-in, everyone needs to go rest.
-We have a big day tomorrow. -Yes, sir.
Okay? Give me your IDs.
-Here's mine. -Come along.
Here's mine.
Listen…
Sorry, man…
…for not quitting my job.
But you get it, right?
I couldn't leave my job till I was completely sure about RKFC.
My mom…
Can I talk about my problems now?
I don't even get a salary.
I'm the co-owner, right?
Ghazal must be mad.
Mad? Mad is an understatement.
Scolding, screaming… I never hear the end of it.
But she has every right to do so.
Kashmir is certainly in darkness,
but I promise…
I will bring back the light.
By teaching a lesson to those who hate us and our way of life,
we will bring its lost respect back to Kashmir.
That man is so full of vitriol.
He is a hypocrite. He won't really do anything.
And he isn't saying anything new.
We've been listening to this kind of thing for years.
Words have immense power, Shirish.
We're going to play here?
International stadium.
Hey, Naved, flash those pearly whites.
Okay, boys!
Show it to them.
Amaan…
It says RFKC.
Just like you said, sir.
-Oh, man! -Moron.
You could've checked it once!
Okay boys, listen. Our whole focus should be on the game.
If the opposition tries to
there is only one response which will make them shut up.
-We'll play our best game. -Yes, Coach.
All these people think Kashmiri boys can't play football.
Do you want to prove them wrong?
Yes, sir!
Mustafa.
Azlan…
You're the captain.
-Yes, brother! -Congratulations!
Okay, boys! Kit up.
-Yes, Coach. -Show me.
What can be done now? This is it.
Give me my jersey.
-Mine. -Here.
Kashmir…
Do you even have a pro team?
Sure. We're Real Kashmir.
Whoever you are, you're screwed today.
The favourites, NCR FC, will play their first match on their home ground.
Come here for a minute. Let's take a photo. Here in the centre.
And their opponents, believe it or not, are from Kashmir!
Nobody's here to watch the match?
People don't usually turn up for group matches.
-You heard that right, -Yes. Fast, fast, fast.
a local club from Srinagar…
-Mustafa, move in. -What's the name?
-RKFC! -RKFC!
Real Kashmir Football Club!
It's J&K's first professional football club.
It will give Kashmir a brand new identity.
By the way, our team’s playing
in a professional tournament in Delhi this weekend.
Kemmu is now playing with the enemy.
That's good.
Now we will play a fun game with him, too.
What was the name of the boy who lobbed the grenade?
Amaan, come on…
Sit.
-I… Sir? -Go on.
Hello?
What's the update on procuring a ground for the rally?
Yes… Yes, I'm on it.
It should be in Srinagar, don't bother going to the moon.
If you're having trouble finding one, let me know.
I can tell someone else to do it.
-No, I will do it, sir-- -Before we kick off…
What's that noise behind you?
We want to thank the main sponsors of the DFO Cup,
-Mark Sports… -Nazir sir, I'm at a wedding…
That's the DJ…
The groom's procession is about to arrive… Oh, they're here.
I'll talk to you later.
Come on, boys!
How does it feel, sir?
We'll find out today if we're a real team or not.
And Real Kashmir gets the game underway.
Shah has the ball but is immediately pressed by the NCR FC players.
Shah passes, and that's a lovely turn!
The ball is passed to Kashmir's fullback.
A sensible and calm build-up, textbook football.
But the NCR FC midfielder puts in a great tackle to gain possession.
Fall back!
Surging forward…
That pass threads the needle and reaches NCR FC forward, Arun,
and that's a goal!
The game's first goal from NCR FC.
What are you doing, Farooq?
I told you to mark him!
What are you doing!
NCR FC midfielder, Pandey, on the offence once again.
That's lovely. Both midfielders are in perfect sync with each other.
The cross finds Arun's run and that's another goal!
-Arun is playing a cracker of a game! -Rudra, move up and grab it!
-Is it my fault? -Okay. Relax.
Azlan Shah hurtling forward with the ball.
He needs to step up.
Shah puts in a superb cross, but the header is off target.
Golden chance missed.
Known for its possession-based football, NCR FC is rapidly moving forward.
A through ball for Sheikh, and he scores!
3-0!
What are you doing over there, Rudra?!
I told you…
Can't you see! I'm standing here alone!
-There's no one there! -Come on.
-Haafiz, explain it to him! -Come on, guys, let's bounce back!
NCR FC leading by 3-0.
Okay, boys, come here.
Why aren't you talking to each other?
Remember, triangles.
Just like we practised. Triangles.
The away team is trying to keep possession
but the home team's press has them in a stranglehold.
Shah has the ball but pressure from NCR FC is not letting him go forward.
-Farooq… -Ishpal wins the ball…
-A first touch pass and that's a goal! -Come on, man!
Pandey scores the fourth goal of the game.
A top-level player, with unmatched talent!
Shah is trying to turn the tide.
He is trying to play short passes to build rhythm.
The ball is with the centre back, who is pressed by Sheikh.
Farooq!
The back pass is intercepted, and that's another goal!
Kashmir's defence is in tatters.
-It was your fault! -Shut up!
You shut up!
What's this? Kashmir's players are fighting amongst themselves!
Can't you see?
I'm passing the ball!
-Why are you passing to him? -Can't you see?!
-Can't you see the ball? -You two, enough!
-Enough! -Grab the ball!
-Stop it, guys. -That's the fifth goal! The fifth!
-It isn't just my responsibility! -Keep your eyes open!
-Come on, Farooq. -Calm down, come on.
I think I should become the goalkeeper.
That's enough. Shut up and sit down.
We are a professional club.
Do you know what that even means?
Is your behaviour professional?
You should be ashamed.
Do you guys know
about this one other club who lost their first match?
Now that club is one of Spain's best.
Real Madrid.
They lost 5-0, too.
-Really, sir? -Of course!
All right. Everyone get ready, see you outside. Okay?
Sohail?
Real Madrid beat the opponents 5-0 in their first game, though…
I know, not like any of them are going to Google it.
What the…
Seriously, Tahira, you missed such an important match.
-Who sleeps that much? You know-- -Dilshad…
Why did you lie to me?
You were selected for the football club.
Sis, you went through my things without asking--
This is your dream.
Dreams don't run houses.
Look, I've spoken to Gowhar about continuing to work after the wedding.
His folks have agreed to it.
What? I--
Why didn't you tell us, Samina?
Yes, why didn't you?
I see. So only you're allowed to hide stuff?
But…
Once you're married, your salary will belong to them, right…
How can I take money from you…
That money is not for you, it's for Mom and Tahira.
She's right, son.
Now you stop worrying about everyone and
fulfil your dream.
We'll play our next match in a low press.
-Time for the next batch-- -Hello, RKFC.
Shirish sir!
-How are you all? -Hello, sir.
Hi, Sohail.
You found us.
That bus was a dead giveaway.
Amaan did everything.
-Well done. -Thank you, sir.
-Is that Azlan Shah? -You haven't met?
-No. -Here. Azlan…
This is Shirish sir, our investor.
Pleasure to meet you.
Thank you for supporting football in Kashmir, sir.
Please… Continue…
Wingers will support the fullbacks.
When the opposition team attacks,
there should be no space between our midfield and our defense.
Drop deep.
But that way they'll recycle the ball and tire us out.
We should counterpress.
But that is only possible if our team is perfectly coordinated.
That's what I've been trying to tell you all.
-Talk to each other. -Coach, I'm good the way I am.
But Rudra doesn't get it.
What don't I get? I'm very clear about my position.
-It's because of this idiot-- -Your dad's an idiot--
-Why bring my dad into it-- -You let five goals through.
My blind grandma could've saved those.
Shut up, bloody bumpkin.
-Who are you calling a bumpkin? -You!
-Because you are one! -Enough, you two!
Sit down.
-You don't even know how to play. -And you do?
Enough! Everybody quiet!
Shah, leave the tactics to me.
I did that today. Look what happened.
Okay, enough! That's enough.
Everyone's tired, everyone needs rest.
We have another match tomorrow.
We will meet in the lobby at 10am. Off you go.
-Come on. -Okay.
I… It's a little…
See you at the stadium tomorrow.
Hello.
Found some time, finally?
Today was the first match, so it slipped my mind…
How was it?
You should've seen the boys. They were very happy.
Finally there will be a Kashmiri team to
compete against the Delhi and Bengal teams.
This day will be remembered.
Do you remember your wife and kid?
"How was your event? Does Zohan miss me?"
Does that mean anything to you?
-No… I miss you both. -Clearly.
Anyway it's late, talk to you tomorrow. Good night.
Yes, coming…
Rudra. Rudra, wake up. Let's go.
You and Farooq are coming with me.
Now?
What does it look like? Get ready, quickly.
I'm coming too.
Is your name Farooq or Rudra?
I'm not the Operations Manager just on paper.
You guys can't go anywhere without me.
Sohail sir's orders.
Fine. Come on.
Come on, quick!
What a banging spot!
Hi. Your order, sir?
Four lemonades, please.
-Sure. Anything else? -That's good. Thanks.
Have both of you come to Delhi to lose?
Of course not.
Why would we come so far to lose?
Then stop this rubbish.
Why don't you understand that the two of you can be the team's strength?
If you can't score goals or prevent them, that's fine…
but don't give the opponents an advantage by fighting amongst yourselves.
Rudra…
You don't need to get defensive over everything a teammate tells you.
-Grow up. -Grow up!
And you.
Handle your ego.
What did I do?
Stop bullying your teammates.
-Sir, your lemonades. -Thanks.
If you need anything else, let me know.
If I need anything, I'll let you know.
Don't you have a girlfriend?
So what? She's not my wife.
No!
Till you sort things out between yourselves,
don't touch your drink.
Sir, look. I'm aware of my station.
But this princess thinks she's descended from the heavens.
Why are you stuck on this princess thing?
Why shouldn't I be? You are a chocolate princess.
And you're an uneducated street thug--
Enough!
This is the problem you guys have with each other?
In football it doesn't matter where you're from.
All that matters is how well you play.
And both of you do play well.
And don't we have enough fighting going on around us,
for you to be fighting amongst yourselves 24/7?
Finish this now!
This is a team. You are a team.
Understood?
Come on. Shake hands.
I said shake hands.
Good.
-RKFC. -RKFC.
Let's leave. I need to call my wife.
I'm going to stick around.
I want to enjoy Delhi's weather a little longer.
Only if Amaan waits with you.
Keep an eye on him.
“Sohail sir's orders”, right?
You saw how she was looking at me.
My shift ends in an hour.
I have to get back to work.
I don't have to go anywhere.
It's getting late, how much longer?
Never mind that, you should take off.
Just cover for me. Okay? Please.
Okay?
Fine, come when you're done.
The situation has changed.
Dilshad is getting an opportunity to become a big footballer.
But you said he wasn't selected?
He has had to grow up too quickly.
The salary was less, so he lied and told us he was not selected.
Gowhar, I know this is very difficult for you.
But can you try talking to your Dad once?
You know him. He won't listen.
You know, Gowhar…
Dilshad has suppressed his every desire since childhood.
But knowing that I can do this for him…
I can't stand by and watch his dreams die.
He will only get to play football if I can take care of Mom and Tahira.
And that is very important to me.
I can't promise anything, but I'll try my best to persuade Dad once he's back.
Thank you.
Haafiz.
Rudra.
Ajaypal.
-Shah sir. -Where's Farooq?
Didn't he come back?
He was going to meet that waitress.
All okay?
Farooq is… missing.
What do you mean missing?
I don't know. He wasn't there when we woke up this morning.
We are getting delayed. Leave him be.
We can't be late, come on.
Let's go.
Today's strategy is simple…
Park the bus.
Do not give the opposition any chances to score a goal.
And if we maintain our defensive positions,
this will be easy for us.
Ajaypal, you're on centre back today.
Yes, Coach.
And on pressure from the opposition--
Sorry, Coach. Sorry.
Where were you?
You're on the bench today.
I made a mistake. Please forgive me.
You should've thought about that before turning up late.
Sit.
He's admitting his mistake. Don't bench him.
The ground might be yours, but this locker room is mine.
I make the decisions here.
Then why don't you make the right one?
If we want to increase our chances of winning, him being on the ground is vital.
I know quite well what's best for the team.
Just like you knew what was best for me.
Let's go.
Enjoyed Delhi?
Looks like we made a football fan out of you.
I attended a family function last night in Gurgaon.
Figured I better not miss out on a chance to see the team play.
I'm glad.
We need every supporter we can get.
The team needs our people, as much as Kashmir needs the team.
Oh, I read your article on the injunction.
Good job.
-You're just saying that. -No, I mean it.
Your writing gets better with each day.
You're still working on that story, right?
Yes, let's see if Ibrahim approves it.
Ibrahim…
Don't tell him I praised you.
Otherwise he will definitely reject it.
Enjoy the match.
Kochi Athletic vs Real Kashmir!
Kochi has possession.
Kotian controls the ball in the midfield and he spots a forward run
but Kashmir's defence is alert. Fantastic tackle!
Good tackle, Akbar.
RFKC?
Kashmir has possession now
and Kashmir's number 23, Naved, is surging forward.
Excellent dribbling.
The ball is with Shah and Shah's through ball is intercepted.
Kochi's rapid counter attack.
Kochi rapidly moving forward with some sharp passing…
And Kochi takes the shot!
Save! Amazing reaction by the keeper.
Brilliant, Rudra!
Good save!
Real Kashmir on the attack once again…
A brilliant pass and Naved has the ball in possession.
Naved!
Shah is open in the space in the wings,
and Naved finds him with a lovely diagonal pass.
Great control by Shah. He cuts in.
Beautiful strike and that's a goal!
We have plenty of football ahead of us.
-Amazing teamwork by the Kashmiri players. -Yes!
RKFC - 1 Kochi - 0
If Kashmir wants to win against this pro team
to qualify for the second division
and stay alive in this tournament, then this young team
must fight tooth and nail to protect this lead.
Remember, Kochi FC only needs a draw to progress in the tournament.
Cover him!
Kochi has changed their strategy in the second half.
They are moving the ball quickly using tiki-taka style of play.
Kashmir is not getting any opportunity to win possession.
Kashmir players' speed and energy clearly appears to be diminishing.
But they still haven't used their bench.
Match is now in extra time and Kochi has very little time left.
A good passage of play and space opens up for Kochi!
-Ajaypal, stop him, get the ball! -Stop, stop. Stop!
Foul him! Ajaypal, stop him!
A schoolboy error by the Kashmir defender and that's a goal!
Real Kashmir's hopes are dashed.
And Kochi FC takes one step closer to the next round of the DFO Cup.
That's full time.
They played well, though.
Final score- Kochi Athletic - 1 Real Kashmir - 1
Look boys, we tried our best--
We had the match in our pockets!
It's like we've sworn to play badly!
Right, Coach?
What's the matter, Shah? Why are you yelling?
-Farooq should've played! -He would've if he came on time.
What's the point of discipline if it harms us?
I don't need lessons on discipline from you.
We're a pro team! We are not a team of schoolkids!
-Don't lecture me on management, Shah! -Okay…
-You need to learn, Coach! -That's enough!
-Go sit in your place! -Shah, sit down.
We're leaving. Wrap it up, come on.
Come on!
Yes, sir.
What's the problem between them?
No, there's no problem…
When Azlan started playing football, Mustafa was his coach.
Just some bitterness left over from the past.
"Bitterness"?
They were fighting!
You really think that's okay?
No, I don't, but…
Some quarrel is to be expected…
This is not a “quarrel”. They were insulting each other.
If the captain of the team can cross the line,
then how long will it take the others?
If an organisation's leader is not respected,
it doesn't take time for the organisation to shatter.
I've seen--
If you can't help these boys,
at least don't make it worse for them.
If you don't want to become a pro club…
…then why did you even start all this?
I'll find my own way home.
Don't worry. I'll bring him around.
Sohail, that's not the problem.
The problem is Mustafa.
You won't find a better coach than Mustafa in all of Kashmir.
All this…
I know and understand football.
Sohail, RKFC is a business.
And I know and understand business.
This isn't it.
It can't work this way.