We could've met at office.
It's not safe.
Operation Umbrella.
Consider what CM, Nandan and Dipankar have done to you...
It will be your turn next.
Yeah, I know.
So, how can I help you?
Rather, I want to help you.
You intend to topple the government.
I'm striving to reform the system.
I envision a system,
sans figures like CM, Nandan and Dipankar.
But your boss, Amina Qureshi,
maintains impartial reporting.
Hence, she loses to Dipankar Sanyal.
The entire system has decayed.
To clean up the mess,
I'm prepared to soil my hands.
Hey, come.
- Hey, come. - Carry on.
Yeah, yeah.
Enjoy.
Found a house?
Not yet.
I'll stay with Kamal for the time being.
Yeah.
You're okay?
You're with friends.
You don't have to be strong in front of friends, Radha.
I know.
Can I say some thing as a friend?
What?
Take a break, Radha.
Go to Bhopal.
Spend time with your mom. Just...
Unwind.
I can't do that, Amina.
Why?
You've been through so much, Radha.
- If I were in your place... - You're not in my place, Amina.
I know what I have to do.
I got a mail from Ronnie.
He wants to meet everyone first thing tomorrow.
Any idea why?
No.
Good morning, everyone.
Welcome back, Radha.
I'm sorry to grab everyone out of their busy schedules but
I received many emails
regarding Niko Labs and its involvement in Awaaz Bharati.
So I thought of meeting up out in the open.
So go ahead. Ask me anything.
So, Mr Sabharwal, from now on
who will make editorial decision at Awaaz Bharati?
Amina Qureshi will.
Nothing changes in that regard.
So what exactly will change in Awaaz Bharati?
Well, except this cool and sexy Operation Umbrella safe phone,
nothing will change.
You guys are journalists, I'm not.
So, I'm not going to interfere in your work.
And profits?
Leave that to me.
Look, I've sold electric vehicles in oil country Texas!
I sold free speech and social media in North African dictatorships.
In short, I can sell stuff.
You have a plan for Awaaz Bharati?
I won't say a plan but belief.
If our competition can sell lies in a package
why can't I sell your truth?
I believe, there's a market for truth in this state.
It's my job to tap those markets so our channel can reach them.
Sorry.
Kamal.
What?
Pikachu Payal committed suicide.
- How? - Jumped off a building.
Who?
Who's Pikachu Payal?
Film star, singer or dancer?
You're such a boomer, dad.
Pikachu was India's coolest influencer.
She had 20 million followers on Talker app.
Really?
Let me see.
Oh.
She's just 18 with 20 million followers.
Must be fake followers.
Pikachu was not like other fake influencers.
She was sorted, sensible.
Sorted and sensible people don't jump...
Sorry.
20 million people are judging an 18 year old.
That too 24/7!
Her mental breakdown was inevitable.
But it was her choice, Amina.
Cigarette smoking is also a choice.
Yet we tell people about its harmful effects.
Why can't we do the same about social media?
You want to do a story about dangers of Talker on Awaaz Bharati?
Niko Labs owns Talker.
What do we do, Ranjeet?
Well, ideally I shouldn't be in this room
but I think you must.
It's a great story.
Great story? For who?
TV news audience comprises 40-50 year old working class folks.
Boomer, Rihana.
Explaining the meaning of a social media influencers
and who Pikachu Payal was will take up all of our time.
Anything else?
Sir, another story is trending on social media.
Yes.
Opposition leader Pramod Parchure's video...
Nothing special, sir.
You know Bollywood super star Rahul Kumar.
He shared Parchure's video with his comedy meme.
Just some traction nothing else.
Praful,
do I look like a fool?
Sir, Parchure has directly mentioned you.
So?
Show me.
Dipankar Sanyal plays toady
to the government for TRP and power.
Every night at 9 he comes on camera
and sucks up to the CM and Nandan Balachandran.
Suck up!
Juhi, one second.
A politician uploaded a video and a film star shared it.
What's the story in this?
You're right, Amina.
We needn't fight the system by using people as pawns.
In fact, I was thinking Operation Umbrella...
Radha, you're out on bail.
Until the court's decision is out,
you can't go near this topic, please.
Okay, so what are we leading with today then? Cricket?
Kamal has an interesting story. I think you'll like it.
- Kamal, can you share it with her please? - Yes, Amina.
Why are we calling Pramod Parchure on our channel, Dipankar?
I know that was a personal attack
but only 12-15% people support him.
Why make him popular by interviewing him at prime time?
- Do one thing. - Of course.
Read this.
- Dipankar Sanyal, editor-in-chief. - Exactly.
Editor-in-chief.
Do you know what that means?
I can call anyone from Parchure to a mad dog on this channel. I can.
So, Pramod Parchure tonight at 9.
Inform Nandan as well.
Of course, I was just...
Your job is handling operations. Focus on that.
Leave the rest to me.
I'm there.
Okay?
And...
I want iced black coffee. Please send someone.
Sure.
So, Radha, how are you going to deal with this?
Hold on, I'm still reading it.
I was talking about Ronnie.
By the way, I scanned his social media page.
I saw your photos on his older feeds
and his heart signs on your posts.
What's going on?
Don't be so nosy, Kamal.
Ronnie was my boyfriend 15 years ago.
That's it. You know what they say about first love and first kiss.
No and I don't want to know.
Listen, this is a two month old report.
It is and that's the story.
City municipality knew the water is poisoned.
Even so.
- Nobody took any action. - Exactly.
How predictable!
I want to speak to the director of this NGO that made this report.
- What's his name? - Rajeev.
Rajeev Ramalingam.
Okay, stand by.
5,4,3,2,1
Go.
Mr Parchure, you own three flats in Mumbai and Pune.
You own a luxury resort in Dhapoli.
Looks like anti-corruption stance is a lucrative business.
Not as much as corrupt journalism.
You didn't answer my question.
I will.
I will answer if you have water from this bottle.
What's it?
Formaldehyde.
I've been warning the government since 2 months
to do something but to no avail.
And my report?
It was tossed in the dustbin!
They are not bothered, madam.
They are mad!
What does formaldehyde in water do?
Cancer of the lungs, skin, intestine etc..
Your CM is aware of this.
And you too perhaps.
But you won't question the CM.
You will sit in his lap
and bark at the opposition, right?
You're crossing your limits, Mr Parchure.
Are you sober or drunk?
- That's none of your business. - Oh it is my business.
Elections happen in a year and you're contesting for the CM's post.
The people of this state have the right to know
if the candidate they elect as CM
will be spending time at the CMO
or in Jeev Jyoti rehabilitation centre!
Check mate.
That's the name of the rehab you visit, right?
Anyway, I won't force you.
Have some water.
One for the road.
Killed it!
We can't consume water in this city.
Because this water is poisonous and we know it.
Who's responsible for it
and why is the CM not taking action against him?
We're yet to find out.
I am Radha Bhargava and you're watching Awaaz Bharati.
- What a blow, sir! - Shut up.
What's with the water? Why wasn't I informed?
We didn't know either.
Sir, Radha Bhargava just broke this story on Awaaz.
Pikachu Payal's suicide has raised pertinent questions.
How social are these social media platforms?
Are they safe for our mental health?
- To talk... - Hi, Amina.
Shubham Dubey and Viraj...
Pramod Parchure is repeating every detail
of the water contamination story in his interview.
I know, Amina. I saw it.
What's the problem?
An important issue will gain mileage.
Being unbiased is important.
But it's equally important for the public to see us as unbiased.
Pramod Parchure is a politician.
If the people think we're in cahoots with him
we'll be no different from Josh!
It's cancer.
Of the lungs, skin or intertine... - Red salute, Comrade Radha.
Knock it off, Ronnie. We're not in college any more.
I wish!
Such good times!
Doesn't matter, I told everyone in office.
So?
So nothing.
- I just didn't want complications. - I loved you.
And you broke my heart.
What's complicated about that?
Excuse me? I broke your heart?
Well, who left the country? Me or you?
I did come back.
- Only for you Radha Bhargava. - Oh really?
Of course.
It had nothing to do with your designation or hotshot salary.
No, honestly it had nothing to do with my hotshot salary or designation.
I actually feel
we can do something big here.
You and I.
Its none of your business...
I like this Parchure.
Dipankar was hard on him today
but he didn't cower.
Dipankar slayed him.
Perhaps on TV but on Talker
The anti corruption...
- Parchure is winning. - There is lot of money...
Corrupt journalism beats them all.
The real political battle is being fought on social media.
- And Parchure is way ahead of the CM. - Thank you.
Welcome, sir.
The CM is not alone, Ronnie.
He has Nandan's money,
Operation Umbrella's intel and Dipankar Sanyal's propaganda.
So what?
You're fighting it all, right?
Parchure will manage.
You are an optimist, my friend.
And you are a fighter, my friend.
Looks like anti-corruption stance is a lucrative business.
Not as much as corrupt journalism.
How did this happen?
Was our social media sleeping?
Only boomers watch 30 minute long interviews, sir.
For social media fans, 30 seconds worth of information is enough.
Sir, the real problem is film star Rahul Kumar.
He shared this meme on his social media page.
We need to control this narrative.
And I want ideas right now. Think!
Formaldehyde is being dumped from the
White Liger jeans' factory into the city's reservoir.
Do we have proof?
Yes, I have videos and photographs.
This should do it.
How about an interview with the CEO of White Liger Jeans?
What say, Radha?
I mean if he agrees.
Let's hope so.
Anything else?
Yeah, Amina, Pikachu Payal suicide story.
You did a panel discussion on it yesterday.
- It was good. - Thank you.
But it's still trending.
And it's mostly rumours and gossip.
Okay so how about a panel discussion
on rumours and gossip?
You're serious?
Obviously not, Juhi.
There are some interesting stories about Pikachu.
Pikachu was on LSD.
Rahul Kumar's son killed Pikachu.
This story is a complete shit show, sir.
Vloggers are floating conspiracy theories
to get social media subscribers. It's utter rubbish.
It's not rubbish. There's no smoke without fire.
That's journalism going up in smoke!
This story will work for us, sir.
After all, a social media star was murdered.
It was suicide not murder.
Why so negative?
It can be a murder.
Rahul Kumar kills Pikachu Payal.
Says who?
Not Rahul Kumar, his son.
But who's saying that?
Honest Sachin.
So, welcome back friends. I'm in the offices of Josh 24
to meet the one and only Dipankar Sanyal.
Let's find out what Dipankar Sanyal is made of.
Come with me.
Hello, sir. Huge fan.
Let's take a selfie for the camera.
What's that?
Camera, sir.
- Honest Sachin vlog. - Give that.
Out.
Sir, Deep...
- Who killed Pikachu Payal? - Vivan.
Vivan Kumar, son of Rahul Kumar.
- How do you know? - I have sources, sir.
You see you're a journalist so I can't reveal much.
I'm sure you understand.
I don't. Explain.
C'mon, sir. I've been vlogging for 5 years.
I have 54k followers.
I know about every thing happening in the country.
Honest Sachin knows everything, sir.
Honest Sachin knows everything!
What was Pikachu Payal's real name?
What, sir?
- Are you deaf? - No.
I'll check with my team.
Get back to me.
Wait outside.
Sorry, sir.
You will interview him.
- Sir... - At 8 pm.
Get ready.
Thank you, sir.
Get him prepped. I want no f**k ups.
Yes sir.
Put a disclaimer before the show starts.
Disclaimer?
Using and discarding talented artists
is easy for Bollywood mafia and nepo kids.
I know it because I struggled for 10 years in this industry.
So you're implying Pikachu Payal didn't commit suicide?
Murder.
She was murdered.
Bollywood star Rahul Kumar's son Vivan
was in a physical relationship with her.
When she got pregnant, she wanted to get married.
So, Vivan killed her.
Famous actor and social media commentator
Sachin Shirodkar aka Honest Sachin says
Pikachu Payal was murdered
by film star Rahul Kumar's son Vivan Kumar.
What do you think?
Who killed Pikachu Payal's murder?
Tag #IstandwithPikachuPayal
and share your opinions.
Media conducting a murder investigation
that too through a poll on Twitter!
Who the f**k is this Honest Sachin?
He's just a distraction
so people will forget about contaminated water.
One...
And live.
Hello, I'm Radha Bhargava and you're watching Awaaz Bharati.
White Liger Jeans.
Owner of White Liger Jeans,
responsible for contaminating the city's water supply,
Parag Ahuja refused to speak with Awaaz Bharati on record.
That was expected.
But the shocking thing is
the CM hasn't commented on this matter yet.
No press conference nor statement
not even a tweet. Utter silence.
Those lines on CM...
Radha ma'am added them at the last minute.
Why is the CM quiet?
Does he not care if people die?
Or is he in cahoots with White Liger Jeans?
Is he involved in contaminating the city's water supply?
Rahul Kumar and Honest Sachin
can be a full story, right?
Yes, sir.
Wait a second. Rahul Kumar.
Yes, Rahul Kumar.
You accused my son! Who do you think you are?
You'll vanish in thin air before you know it.
You don't know me.
Sir, who doesn't know you?
You're a super star.
I'm a fan of your laughter in the meme.
You're an ass!
I won't spare you.
You'll see how I set you right.
- Sir, don't get stressed out. - You don't know me.
You won't find a doctor this late at night.
- Come home and we'll discuss this. - You'll vanish in thin air before you know it.
Good night.
I will shut down the channel.
Looks like your story did the trick.
Thank you, sir.
Honest Sachin called to say he has more information.
From his trusted sources?
Rahul Kumar could be directly involved in Pikachu Payal's murder.
- He used an Ex-army officer... - No.
Drop the army angle. Stick to Rahul Kumar.
Okay.
And I'll lead with this story tomorrow.
- Okay? - Yeah.
You'll do this story?
Why? Is there a problem?
No.
- Awaaz Bharati is on it... - No, sir, they're still on formaldehyde.
Thank you, Amina Qureshi.
See you, guys.
I think we should do Pikachu Payal's story on prime time today.
Okay. What's the angle?
Do we have some information we haven't covered yet?
Not really but the narrative Dipankar is building...
You don't want to do a story on Pikachu Payal.
You want to counter Dipankar's narrative.
- Juhi, your idea... - It was my idea.
I think countering Dipankar's narrative
is extremely important at this stage.
- More than water contamination story? - Yes.
The city's water supply has poison.
Instead of covering that
you want us to focus on
Dipankar Sanyal spewing lies on prime time slot?
Seriously?
How is this in public's interest?
The public finds Dipankar's propaganda
more interesting than their well being, Amina.
Rihana's 8 pm TRP last night
was double than my 9 PM TRP. I mean it's a joke.
So what?
Are we making an entertaining movie
to see who got more cheers and whistles?
Or which story didn't get applauded?
Our job is to tell the truth
not to prove Dipankar's lies.
When the f**k will you get it, Amina?
Dipankar's propaganda is journalism's real enemy.
Have we forgotten how his propaganda landed me in jail?
He branded me as a f*****g terrorist for God's sake.
If we want to defeat Dipankar,
we have to expose his propaganda. Period.
How?
By starting our own propaganda?
Radha I love you.
I do.
More than you'll ever know.
But I can't do this for you.
Shut the door.
Okay, listen to me.
Put all your journalistic ethics aside for today.
Do whatever you want
I want to expose Dipankar Sanyal
for what he's doing with Pikachu Payal.
And Amina?
I'll ask for forgiveness not permission.
Go.
Who ordered the killing of Pikachu Payal?
Was she murdered by professional killers sent from Dubai?
Who were those murderers? That's the question tonight.
Was Bollywood super star Rahul Kumar involved in the murder of Pikachu Payal?
Saw that?
He's playing safe with questions.
Meaning?
Anuj is a rascal.
That statement can lead to a defamation suit.
But asking if Anuj is really a rascal is safe.
Dr Vastik, in the next segment
if you speak about water borne diseases, it'll be...
Yes, Amina, I'm ready with my data.
Great.
Last three months. No, in the last 86 days
the delta of water borne diseases
was 35% which is an increment of
12% year on year and
45% quarter on quarter.
Okay, check it once again so we're confident about it.
Radha,
I think you'll have to help him.
Or this show will be a disaster.
How does it matter? No one's watching anyway.
Sir! Found the evidence.
They're authentic.
It doesn't matter whether Vivan and Payal were in a relationship.
Photographs provided by Honest Sachin show
how they were involved with each other.
The question is whether Vivan is holding
an plain cigarette or a drug infused joint.
Did Vivan supply Payal with drugs?
Did Vivan push Payal from the terrace under the influence of drugs?
Did film star Rahul Kumar try to cover up
this case to save his son?
Bloody druggies!
Does everyone in Bollywood do that?
Yes, sir.
Vivan Kumar has been arrested for drugs.
And Rahul Kumar will hire the best lawyers in business to get him out.
And...
Awaaz Bharati? What will we do?
Awaaz Bharati will obey Amina Qureshi's orders.
Where is Rahul Kumar?
A man who tweets on every thing from cricket to politics
is silent on his son's arrest. Why?
Why is he silent?
Is the king of Bollywood petrified?
Why does he scream so much?
He'll get a sore throat for sure.
Don't bother about that.
Concentrate on what you have to do.
Here's the camera. Fix it on your bag.
Okay.
Be careful.
Finally! Made me wait too long.
Come.
- Whisky or Vodka? - Whiskey is good.
Out.
Please wait out.
Come.
I saw your film once in Apsara Theatre, Meerut.
Sherdil Shehenshah.
Nice.
Thanks.
You look huge on the silver screen.
Camera angles.
You know how it is.
You had a dialogue,
your punch line.
- King... - A king doesn't need jack.
Yes.
A king doesn't need jack.
Say it.
A king doesn't need jack.
Not like that.
Like you did in the film.
Perform.
A king doesn't need jack.
Fantastic!
Fab f*****gtastic!
All right,
let's go to the CMO
to help you out.
Two more please.
You found some thing.
Madam, I make videos for everyone.
I'll do it for you too.
Take Pikachu Payal's case.
Who was it?
Who killed her?
I have no clue!
It was trending news. I just uploaded a video on it.
By chance, Josh 24 liked the video
and my life was set.
I don't do videos for free on Josh 24.
I get paid.
200,000 per episode.
There is no truth or lies in the world of news.
It's all a business.
I get Josh TRP...
And they give me money.
This is explosive.
If this video comes out,
Dipankar Sanyal will be finished.