- Shivani. - Hi Tanie.
Hi.
- Hi Jay. - Hi.
- Congratulations, both of you. - Thank you so much.
Listen. Where is Titu?
- He is there. - He is there.
- I'll come back. - Okay.
Tits...
Tanie.
Don't you know there's a disease passed around by bats these days?
What? Where is Sumer?
Sumo, he must around, look for him...
- I'll be back. - You are always chasing Sumo.
Sorry, sorry.
How are you guys?
I'm fine.
Tanie. Wake up.
Tanie. You are always late to work.
- Oh my, how messy your room is. - Mom.
If a plague were to start, it will surely start from your room!
Wake up.
You don't have to turn into a surround sound every morning
How about I play some meditation music for you instead?
Wake up.
Save your tips for the kitty party gang.
And you save your sarcasm for your writing. Get it.
Cleanliness is next to Godliness,Tanie...
If you keep your room clean, you will have a clean mind
and give birth to good ideas
Oh, so you must be living in a filth
when you were pregnant with me, right?
Aren't you ashamed talking to your mom like that?
Yes, I am. I swear. But my head is bursting now.
Take this.Drink water.
Why won't you not have a headache, eh?
Neither do you sleep timely nor eat.
Nor get a head massage, when I ask you to.
Why won't you not have a headache, eh?
why won't it help? Your head will remain calm and cool.
What's happening? Why are you'll creating a ruckus/ yelling this morning?
I'm making breakfast in the kitchen downstairs but there's a fire up here..
Bitu, at least wear your shorts properly.
Oh no. How did this happen?
As you age, clothes turn inside out and the tail straightens up.
You would chased me around when you were just a kid.
Uncle. Uncle.
You will be cursed! Or Curse you!
Come down for breakfast.
What's for breakfast?
Parathas of my self-respect
and sandwiches of the ideas for your next book.
Can we go now?
- Good one, Bitu. - Come on. You too.
Come down, Tanie.
Mom, what day is it today ?
Monday.
F**k.
School and college topper, bestselling author, Tanie Brar.
But that's in the past.
Now in life there is only drama, trauma and going to work every day.
I have written 2 books.
But now it pains me to even write a line.
Have you heard of Meraki? London's largest production house.
where I work as a small time writer on a probation period
But how does that matter?
Even Oprah started as an intern.
# Keep trying.
After my second book flopped, I tried looking for other jobs.
Turns out I am bad at a lot of things.
Love, job, confidence.
Basically, when you are failing in all aspects of life.
then God sends you an angel.
Alisha.
The job at Meraki, she only helped me get it.
I promise, I have a reason.
Oh God.
She is going to kill me today.
She should even...
Hey, Alisha.
Hey? Really, hey?
Your probation period is almost getting over.
In case you have forgotten.
But you will help me.
Because you are my saviour
Okay thanks.
Hey. Hello.
- Script. - It's ready.
Where is it?
In my head.
Wow. Since your book has flopped, you have lost it.
You want sit at home and have your mum scold you ?
No, right? So?
But, that won't happen..
Because, after the probation period, they're going to hire me.
Why?
Because I have ideas.
Actually, I have a block buster idea.
Blockbuster. Aren't you ashamed?
You haven't written a single word, I know..
Who keeps calling you?
Booty call.
Booty call at 11 in the morning?
I mean if you like girls, you can tell me..
You don't need to hide from me.
Can we discuss my sexuality later?
Just focus on your writing.
And please don't show up in your true element.
Just be a normal human being for once.
So, you want me to hide my awesomeness?
Tanie.
Though you were three years junior to me in college,
you would finish all my projects.
What is this? I used to be so impressed with your work.
Sorry.
She works with so much dedication.
Hi Manali. Good morning.
My desk. Two minutes. Bye.
Prakash, please stop.
I have to change your place.
My stuff, my place.
Why do you keep moving from here to there?
Speak with the HR and decide what you want to do finally..
Fine, I'll talk to HR.
I'll talk.
Good morning.
Okay, we are there.
- We are there? - Yes.
- So let me open my eyes. - No, no. Be patient, be calm.
Okay.
All right. Don't open your eyes.
- Please. - No. No.
Now.
How sweet.
And?
Sumer, I hope you haven't been making
any shady films since you've come to Bombay
Hey Tanie.
No, because this house is way out of our budget.
After all it it's just money.
Nothing compared to you.
My love.
Really?
I paid the fare from the airport to here, my love.
My sweetheart Tanie Brar.
Haven't you heard of role play?
Okay.
Now out with the truth.
It belongs to mom's cousin.
Oh. And just like that.
Gave their home to a girl and a boy?
- Imagine. - Without getting married.
Yes.
Very bad.
What will the society say?
What will people say?
That's right.
People will say, the girl is very pretty. Well mannered.
And is the author of a best selling book.
And here,
She is going to write her next bestselling novel.
Here.
I'm falling in love with you even more today..
Did you love me less before?
No.
But today, I feel like eating you up.
Why do I get a feeling that my honour is in trouble today?
Why do I feel,
that you don't want your house warming gift?
I want.
This picture is to remind me how disgusting people can be.
You know how they say,
to meet your prince charming, you have to kiss several frogs.
Well, I kissed a snake.
Tanie, why aren't sitting at your designated seat?
But Manali.
The HR is fed of up of complaining to me repeatedly.
But Manali.
Get your shit together.
She's going to get Lavanya..
You know the term 'Boss lady'.
I am telling you; it's invented after her.
She looks like jazz music.
But affect full on hard rock.
Good morning.
Good morning. Morning.
- Good morning, Lavanya. - Good morning.
Out of all the story ideas, you only liked Abeer's right?
- Yes. - Great.
He is waiting at the conference room.
Submission of two writers is still pending.
Okay.
And Karan is coming to see you today, finally.
- That's good. - Yeah.
That's very good.
And Rajiv sir wanted to know if.
Did you?
Did you just call him Rajeev sir?
Everyone calls him Rajeev sir.
Except me, I would rather call him a headache.
Lavanya.
Anyways inform your Rajeev sir's assistant,
that I'll have lunch with him at his office.
Sure.
I don't know what he is up to right now.
And what about that director?
You know the one, who won the awards.
His films did really well at screenings.
it was really successful.
- I did check his back ground. - Okay.
- Looking really good. - Good.
Set up a meeting with him.
- Okay. - Okay.
You want coffee?
Milk.
Yes. No.
- Sugar? - Two.
I was thinking Tanie,
if you're free tomorrow,
can we meet for drinks at Token House?
Sure.
Wow.
Yes.
Cool.
Can I have your phone number to coordinate?
72385
Who are you?
Gautam.
Who Gautam?
From the inhouse direction team.
I sit in the aisle in front of you.
Token House, 7.30.
What day is it tomorrow?
Tuesday.
Actually, I don't drink on Tuesdays.
So then when ?
Next Tuesday.
You just said you don't drink on Tuesdays.
Exactly that's why.
Looking at Abeer's happiness,
I don't think anyone will be able to write better than him.
Man, I will have to pitch them the epics.
Hi.
Karan.
Hi, have a seat.
You called, so I came to see you
What's happening Lavanya?
Well, haven't met you for long.
How are you?
Actually, I am very busy.
You know,
busy with shooting for the three film deal that I signed with Meraki
Karan, you know I would love to see you on screen.
But, you have a contract with Rajiv and I think he's wasting your time.
Lavanya I am here because of the contract.
But if you're going to use that to arm twist and exploit me,
then let me tell you. It isn't happening.
I'm not going to take advantage of anyone
And if you knew me, then you that I have the most issues with Rajiv.
But I want to do films, I just don't want to do web.
I mean, web is just too blah for me.
Blah.
Web is the future, Karan.
It could be, but everyone's got their choices.
So.
I am really sorry.
But I won't be able to do your project.
If you have this clarity, then why did you come?
Could've refused over the phone.
Lavanya, I respect you and that's why I am here..
About the contract, I waited for a year..
I can wait for two more years...
I hope you do a film soon.
Or maybe, your next project could be a film.
Or that.
I'll leave now.
They are clapping upstairs for Abeer.
this was your emergency?
You are a writer not a detective.
What are you doing? Focus on your narration.
I was procasinating. My narration is tomorrow.
Isn't that Karan?
Why can't we cast him?
We can. But he is at a loggerhead with Rajiv.
so we can't cast him.
I hope you're not sleeping with that creep from HR
Even if I am, you should be worried about your job right now.
Go.
Bye.
Sir, Lavanya is here.
- Okay. - Thank you.
Thank you.
Hey congratulations, Lavanya.
Just heard you have got the script.
For the first project of our web division.
Since when have you started congratulating me?
You crack me up, Lavanya.
You gave me Karan's option,
because you knew he was only interested in films.
He was never gonna say yes to me.
You are very smart.
Just like your brother.
If you were smarter, then would have accepted my offer.
Could've spent the money, enjoyed your life..
Why are you getting into all this?
Right, so that you can give me my inheritance as a pocket money?
No, thank you Rajeev.
So tell me, why have you called me to your fancy office?
There is a small problem.
Our hero has increased his fees.
Cause his last film, crossed 500 million dollars.
So?
so, you've got to cut corners
Rajiv I just locked the script today..
You hired 12 writers.
Kept them on probation, gave them full salary
Now you have to adjust.
I am going to board with this.
This is the board's decision, Lavanya.
Oops I forget.
You are not a member of the board.
Then how would you know.
Isn't it?
This show will be made.
In whatever budget I get.
It will get made only when you're free from taking care of your dad.
Our father, Rajiv
he doesn't even know his own name!
doesn't even recognise anybody
but I recognise him
And I call him dad.
The clock is ticking to your dead line, Lavanya
6 months. Remember.
I'd hate to see you lose.
Excuse me.
Hi, Lavanya.
Manali, ask Abeer to finish his scrip ASAP.
talk to Alisha and begin with the casting, immediately.
And remove all the writers on probation
What, everybody?
Yes Manali. Everybody.
Guys.
What happened?
When does a person come home with a box in their hands from office?
What? You resigned?
No, I have been to asked to not come from tomorrow.
Really?
Then you can peacefully write your book, Tanie!
And better still write a blog.
This everything will be fine kind of toxic positivity makes me sick.
Thanks for the pep talk mom.
Tanie, you can become an influencer
There's a lot of scope now-a-days
You will get millions of followers, even more than the spiritual gurus.
All you have to do is wear good clothes,
hold the camera, pout and click pictures.
No need for that, Tanie
I heard they need an anchor for the news channel
You can become an achor, you know everything anyway..
You speak so well.
Yes, you can be a news anchor.
Nobody can compete with the Brar family in yelling
Those who yell are always in demand. Full TRP.
Why will she scream?
Tanie, you will not scream at all.
You will talk calmly. Elegant.
You can also talk calmly. Elegant.
Been yelling at me since childhood
Do I yell at you?
Not at all, Your Highness.
there are amplifiers in the air that make you sound louder.
When was the last time I yelled at you, Bitu?
What are you doing now?
Is this called yelling?
Let me explain.
Is this called yelling?
- Is this called yelling? - Bitu.
Tanie.
Give me some time.
Hello.
I have lost my job, but why are you panting?
me? Uh I was just getting back from jogging
Listen, do you want to get a drink?
- Can I call you in an hour? - Can I come home?
No, I am not at home.
You jog to someone else's house?
No, I came to the grocery store.
I'll call you back.
Tanie, you're back.
What's up, champ?
Champ.
Sure.
So,
you gave an earful to the publisher.
I gave an earful to the publisher?
the publisher, gave me an earful.
What kind of writing do they want in today's commercial world?
I can't understand.
And you are worried for this?
If everybody understood art then the whole world would be a museum
Right?
Let them do their commerce.
You do you. Do what you like. What you can do.
But I can't do me, Sumer.
they're such big publishers but they want me to write crap.
Utter rubbish.
Tanie and rubbish. Seems difficult.
she isn't that talented too.
Listen, I don't know other things.
I haven't read many books.
The first book I read was yours, and I loved it.
Took me to another world.
Why can't they have this faith in me?
Faith.
I believe after your second-best seller;
they will come begging you at your feet..
Madam, please give us the dates. Please give us the IP.
Madam, please give us the rights.
But Madam doesn't have dates, IP or rights or anything to share.
As madam will be on her way to receive the Pulitzer.
Oh, and you will be saying the same crap there too...
I have other talents too.
- Really? - Yes.
which ones?
I can see the future.
What can you see in the future?
Give me your hand.
future predicts that in the next three seconds,
a dashing, handsome, young man,
is going to tickle you.
No please don't.
Tell me the second book that you write will be a best seller.
Just tell me. Tell me.
I'll write. I'll write. I promise.
I promise.
Hello.
Hi, Manali here. Lavanya wants to hear your narration in an hour.
See you.
Listen to the gossip.
Abeer has signed a movie deal.
- What? - Ya.
Rajiv poached him overnight.
this Rajiv and Lavanya rivalry is totally working in your favour.
But it's good for him.
And the best thing for you!
You woman, have got another chance, so don't mess this up, please.
Yes, because I have a mind blowing story.
Yes.
You should add extra sugar in your coffee.
Maybe then you will be a little sweeter.
You should eat almonds for brains.
Hi, Manali.
I'll just be there. I'll just be there.
Come on.
- You are late Tanie. - Sorry. Sorry.
Now listen carefully,
Lavanya's mood is off, so keep your narration short and sweet.
Tanie.
All the best.
Thanks.
Akash was found dead in his apartment,
when his wife and kids were at home
A cop comes to investigate the crime, and comes to know,
Akash was working in his room till late night.
So, nobody heard anything.
There wasn't any evidence, no rivalry, nobody heard anything.
the kids are too young so the inspector takes the wife in for questioning
Later we come to know,
that the wife and the inspector have committed the murder,
and they are having an affair?
Yes.
Yeah, thank you.
Thank you.
Please say we have more writers.
Yes, there is one more.
A drug addict girl from London
wins a trip to the Shakespearean village in a poetry contest.
There she meets a boy which becomes the biggest adventure of her life
The question is,
will she be able to let go of her old ways and adopt a new approach?
Go on.
Everybody who wanders isn't lost.
So, the girl is an addict.
But she wishes to change her life.
To escape from this life, she visits the Shakespearean village.
There she meets a boy.
But it is very difficult for her to trust someone in this phase of life.
But with this boy, she has an instant connection
From the heart. More than that, it was friendship.
I don't know if it has happened with you.
but sometimes, strangers understand you better than your own family.
Later you realize you don't need a crowd.
Only that one person is enough, if you want to change your life around.
It is good.
Where is the director?
He is already here, in the conference room.
Okay, let's go then.
Come with us.
Tanie Brar.
Tanie Brar, come.
Now?