Good night, Mr Palekar. No dreams tonight.
There is no truth or lies in the world of news.
It's all a business.
It's a tricky story.
How to release this so that maximum people see it...
We have to plan it to perfection.
Let's leak it on social media.
It's explosive content. It will go viral.
No, we can't take that chance.
Let's hand it to Rahul Kumar.
He has millions of followers.
- That should do the job. - No f*****g way, Kamal.
We will do this story on Awaaz Bharati.
Are you sure?
It wasn't a f*****g viral video that called me an anti-national, Kamal.
Dipankar Sanyal brazenly called me a terrorist on national television.
I was sent to jail.
It's my turn now.
This story will destroy Dipankar Sanyal.
And Radha Bhargava will do it.
Okay.
And Amina?
I heard about Nikhil.
Back then Radha, Operation Umbrella...
So, I just couldn't...
I understand.
Please, Manjiri, my deepest condolences to you.
Are you alright?
You know, Nikhil was a senior researcher
at the Directorate of Atomic minerals.
Collecting soil samples
examining them...
He used to enjoy it.
He was like a child on a treasure hunt.
He'd been to Beed to collect samples.
That is the place he was killed.
Killed?
But I heard on news he committed suicide.
It's not possible.
Autopsy report
said overdose of sleeping pills.
He'd never commit suicide.
The day he died
we spoke.
He could never do that.
He was very happy.
C'mon, Manjiri!
You interrupted before crescendo.
Yet you sound happy.
I have reasons to be.
We found some thing in Beed
that will make this nation a super power.
Really?
What did you find?
Oil?
Oil of the future, my love.
Oil of the future.
Tons of it!
What did Nikhil find in Beed?
That's the problem.
Look.
What's this?
The department published this report yesterday.
They said they found nothing.
Nothing?
Amina, some thing is fishy.
Please do some thing.
- I know, - You have to do some thing.
Yeah...
Honest Sachin is a hard core liar
but one thing he said is true.
News is now a business.
Who made it a business?
Sachin gave the answer and now the whole nation knows.
Who is that journalist pandering to the government
who trades information
for TRP, power and his Corporate masters?
Some days ago, that very journalist
called me anti-national.
The same government-backed journalist lies to the people.
He deceives them.
I ask the people of this nation
who's the real anti-national?
Radha Bhargava or that government-backed journalist?
I am Radha Bhargava and you're watching Awaaz Bharati.
And cut.
Sorry, sir. It was a mistake.
Sir...
Why do you drink when you can't handle it?
- Sir... - Shut up!
Get him ready for the camera.
Quick.
- Yes, sir. - Yes...
You had my direct orders, Radha.
I had to, Amina.
This was an important story.
- For who? Your or the public? - For everyone.
Dipankar Sanyal will be destroyed on social media with this story.
He's going to lose his credibility completely.
How will that help?
Will the people get clean drinking water?
Your water contamination story isn't getting them clean water anyway.
We've been doing that story since 2 weeks. Did it help?
How many people are talking about it?
Radha, I wish you had faith in your journalism
like I do.
The government has passed a package worth 2.5 billion in the assembly today
so people can get safe and clean drinking water.
Your two week long coverage
saved millions of people from cancer.
It has saved lives.
This might not trend on social media
but don't tell me that it was not important
or it didn't get results.
Josh has countered our story.
It's fake news.
I've never touched alcohol.
God promise. I'll undergo a blood test.
Then who's the person in the video?
How would I know?
Everything is possible through computers.
Right.
- I'm sure you've heard of deepfake. - Yes.
Anti national media couldn't beat Josh in a fair fight
so it took to ill means.
Will anti national media now
resort to fake news to get even with Josh?
The answer for that...
I think this is not enough.
You think?
You know
I'm just Mr Nandan Balachandran's voice in the room.
Hello, Mr Nandan Balachandran's voice?
Ask Nandan to relax. This is just the start.
Bye.
When is Rahul Kumar's son getting out of jail?
Today evening at 6, sir.
I am a Bollywood star and I have millions of fans
but I am a huge fan of our CM
That's great.
for his strong and decisive leadership.
So, I've decided to campaign in his support in the upcoming elections.
Flipped sides.
Rahulji, today the state police released your son Vivan arrested in a drug case.
And today you decided
to declare your support to the CM.
- People are sure to say... - Let them.
A tiger doesn't care about barking dogs.
- Shehenshah bows down only... - Before his mother.
That's a dialogue from your movie Sherdil Shehenshah.
Yes.
It's my favourite.
Tell us about your upcoming film.
Yes, we're doing a period drama this year.
Hence, I'm carrying this look.
The film will have amazing visual effects this country hasn't seen yet.
That's great. Wish you all the best.
A film that promises you never-before-seen visual effects.
- I am Dipankar Sanyal... - F**k! I goofed up.
We should've done this story 2 weeks ago.
Dipankar will win again and go scot free.
- He's such a... - Radha!
Amina, we have to counter this.
I mean, if there's a way if we can get Rahul Kumar, because,
I'm sure Dipankar has pressurised him
- and maybe we can get him to admit... - Radha!
You won't do 9pm show on Awaaz Bharati.
- What? - Yes.
You're fighting a personal war with Dipankar.
I won't let you use Awaaz Bharati for it.
I can't allow that.
- But Amina... - Don't. Just don't, Pankaj.
Of love, of possession
of victory, of worship
I'm not greedy for money any more.
There is no one as tough
and hard like your brother
Why?
Because my time will come
You came empty handed
and will leave empty handed
My time will come
and will leave empty handed
I'm sorry, I didn't see you.
It's okay. Hi, my child.
Actually,
- Ahana had a swimming competition today. - Oh yes.
- And? - And...
I stood first.
This is awesome. I'm so proud.
We were celebrating.
Sorry, it wasn't your visiting day but
- I was in office... - It's okay.
has anyway shifted to Dubai so
I have a lot of time on hands.
All okay? I mean is there anything I can...
Yeah, it's okay.
No worry.
But you can make it up to Ahana.
Of course.
So, what we're going to have? Ice cream.
Not just for me but for mom as well.
- I'll get going. See you then. - Mom!
Wait for ice cream at least.
The same?
- Sure. - yes.
Hi, ma'am. A selfie?
Just one selfie for my Talker app.
What the f**k! I just said no. Didn't you hear me?
B***h!
Madam, a selfie with your Ex-boyfriend?
I saw your story today.
Great.
Which one? The one that got me fired?
What do you think? I'm happy having Radha fired?
I made her the face of Awaaz Bharati, Pankaj.
And today I...
I don't blame you, Amina.
But you know what she has been through.
What the system and Dipankar put her through,
her bitterness is understandable, right?
Radha is like... Not like, she is family.
I too hate Dipankar and this government.
But I control it.
I am not just Radha's friend, Pankaj.
I am an editor-in-chief.
I have a duty towards my viewers.
I can't let Radha fight her personal battles on national TV.
Yeah but I still have a feeling
there is a better way of doing it.
And I know you will find it.
You always do.
Is this because your 9pm slot was cancelled?
F**k the 9pm slot, Ronnie.
I was the only journalist on national television
fighting Dipankar Sanyal.
Now Dipankar can do as he pleases.
Do you really think you were fighting Dipankar?
What exactly did you do?
One story that stealthily without Amina's knowledge!
Ronnie,
it's easy to preach from your comfy cabin as the business head.
Attend an edit meeting and you'll know.
I have to fight Amina before fighting Dipankar
on every damn story.
Interesting! You want a direct fight, one on one.
Dipankar Vs Radha.
How's it?
- Dad, can I ask you some thing? - Yeah sure.
Was the truth about Pikachu Payal?
Meaning?
I don't know Josh keeps saying weird things about her.
She did drugs, Vivan Kumar killed her...
Is any of it even true?
I don't know, dear.
You're the editor-in-chief of Josh, dad.
Please find out.
What happened to her?
I really liked Pikachu.
I hate it when Josh says weird things about her.
Dad!
Dad, say some thing.
Hello! Don't you have school tomorrow?
Of course I do.
Then of course let's go to bed now. C'mon.
- Get up. - Bye, dad.
C'mon.
Good night, dear.
It's late.
If Ahana's questions make you uncomfortable,
why don't you just quit?
Do you think I enjoy this shit?
Then leave it, Dipankar.
Seriously, you've made a lot of money. It's enough.
- It's so simple. - It's not that simple, Arunima.
It's not.
It's not about money.
Josh is my channel. I built it from scratch.
Because of Josh I lost you.
I lost my family.
After losing it all, I just can't lose Josh.
What about journalism?
What about your ethics?
- You're ready to lost that? - Yeah.
I think for the time being I can. Yes.
- Kamal? - Yes, Amina?
- Radha... - She hasn't come in yet.
- Tell her I was looking for her. - Yeah sure.
Boss.
- Good morning. - Morning.
I wanted to discuss some thing.
Sure, come.
So, Radha won't do the 9pm show any more?
You have a problem with that?
Of course not, Amina.
You're the boss.
- No sugar, right? - No, thanks.
In fact, I have a plan to discuss.
Thank you. Yours?
No, I'm all right. Thank you.
Remember I said I'll focus on Awaaz Bharati's profitability?
And guess what?
I think I've found a solution.
Awaaz Bharati digital.
Look Amina, the world is moving online.
So, an online channel
that delivers news tailored for the online audience.
Great idea. Let's plan some thing.
It's our job to deliver news
doesn't matter if its print, TV or online.
Exactly.
But different medium means different audience, right?
So the style of delivery has to be different.
Like serious and no non sense on Awaaz Bharati.
And now that Radha is done with her television duties
fiery and aggressive Radha Bhargava on Awaaz Bharati digital.
And editorial control?
Heads of the respective channels
will have the editorial control.
I mean that's only fair, right?
Is Radha aware of this plan?
I'm sure she'll be all right with it.
And what if I'm not all right with it?
Amina,
it would be a tragedy for Indian media eco system.
Look, you're still the most trusted voice on Indian television.
I need time.
Sure.
Edit meeting happens in an hour.
Think about it.
The joint statement.
Look Amina,
this is about Awaaz Bharati's profitability.
It's nothing personal.
Sure.
What happened? Is there a problem?
I can't do this.
Meaning?
I'm leaving.
Really?
But why?
The life of a single woman is already so difficult.
Then entertainment beat, politics, anchoring...
My brains get fried.
Is this because of honest Sachin's fiasco?
That too but the main reason is my son Zubair.
He hardly gets to see his mom.
What's next? Where are you going?
To my new cabin.
Sir has confirmed I will only do 8 to 9 anchoring.
I'll leave the laborious jobs to you.
That's really nice...
Guys, edit meeting in 5 minutes.
We are happy to announce the relaunch of Awaaz Bharati Digital
as separate entity for digital viewers.
This new independent entity Awaaz Bharati Digital
will be headed by our very own Radha Bhargava.
With this move,
we at Niko Labs hope to capture the minds and hearts of people
and usher in a new era of fearless journalism in this state.
Congratulations, Radha.
Congratulations.
- Any question? - Thank you.
Will there be two edit meetings now onwards?
And what about the budget, Amina?
And teams?
Who will be in digital or TV? How will we...
We're still designing the new structure.
Until then we are one team.
One office, one news room,
one PCR and one edit meet.
Amina, the letter that you just read says
Awaaz Bharati Digital is an entirely independent entity.
That means the editorial control of Awaaz Bharati Digital...
Radha Bhargava obviously.
If we're done with the questions, let's start the edit meeting.
What are we leading with, Juhi?
Chintan Ghosh the cartoonist
was thrashed by the CM's party workers.
He has seventeen stitches on his body.
He's admitted in JJ Hospital
He was in for a thrashing, sir.
He shared derogatory pictures of the CM on social media.
It surely hurt someone's sentiments.
- They called the party workers... - Sir, Chintan
was an active member of anti Operation Umbrella.
He shared many cartoons in favour of Radha Bhargava.
What's wrong in that? Last I checked it's a free country.
Everyone has the right to expression.
Wow.
This will be the line of attack of liberal media.
Nice.
It's not about liberal or conservative but violence.
If you don't like his cartoon, don't see it.
Don't follow Chintan.
Take him off your timeline. Why thrash him?
It's the Rahul Kumar play book all over again.
The whole system is in cahoots with the CM.
The police has made no arrest yet.
In the next two hours, Josh will defend the attack on Chintan
and character assassinate him. Typical.
I don't care if it's a day old or ten years old.
Check all of Chintan's social media posts.
- Find anything controversial... - Meaning?
Sir, I'll explain to him. Please carry on.
I want it on my desk in an hour.
We have to act fast.
Before Dipankar starts his propaganda, we must take over the narrative.
This is the only way.
You want to do this story on digital.
Yes.
Okay. That's it.
Radha, can we please talk?
Sure.
I'm sorry about yesterday.
In everyone's presence... I wanted to speak to you in person
but I guess it's too late for that.
Look Radha, I know what you think of my journalism.
Outdated, impractical, weak.
I can't change your thinking
just like I can't change my journalism.
We're both too headstrong for that.
Now you're going to be the editor of a news platform.
And as an experienced editor
and your old friend, I have an advice for you.
Don't let the bad things that happened to you affect your journalism.
Think about the changes you wanted to bring about through journalism.
Shut the door.
Yes, sir.
Have you gone mad? You speak without thinking.
What do you suggest? Should I be Rihana's cheerleader?
She's a smart one.
She knows sir's agenda well.
She knows to say the right things at the right time.
If you want to overtake her, be like her.
Do you think I haven't thought about it?
During the Pikachu Payal scandal,
I was on the dark web for a whole f****g week.
I was looking for hackers amidst terrorists drug dealers and paedophiles
to find Vivan Kumar's digital records.
Listen, did you get anything?
Friends, Radha Bhargava has gone berserk.
Switch on Awaaz Bharati Digital.
Tell me some thing new.
Can she do that?
It'd digital so I guess it's okay.
Operation Umbrella: backing thieves or peeping toms.
I didn't make this cartoon.
This is made by famous cartoonist Chintan Ghosh.
Upon sharing this cartoon,
the CM's goons landed Chintan in a hospital.
Why?
Because their sentiments were hurt?
Wrong.
The real problem is that Chintan Ghosh made fun of Operation Umbrella.
He questioned the CM.
By thrashing Chintan we're being told
that you cannot ask the CM questions.
You just can't.
What is my answer to this?
Want to know?
Radha Bhargava also shared that cartoon made by Chintan Ghosh.
Do what you will.
Do anything you like.
Because Radha Bhargava isn't scared of anybody.
Get that straight.
Radha Bhargava isn't scared of anybody.
Send all the goons you want.
Send the police and government-backed media.
Send the CID too.
Radha Bhargava isn't scared of anybody.
Mr CM, Radha Bhargava is not scared of you.
She's copying your style.
- I don't know how to react to this. - Me neither.
100,000 people are watching this live stream, Kamal.
For our first show, this is outstanding.
Radha is a social media star.
F**k! How good was that?
- Too good. - Got goose bumps.
- Show me the reactions. - Look at the numbers. It's viral.
- Good job. - My God.
What happened with Chintan Ghosh was wrong
but the way my team at Awaaz Bharati defended him wasn't right either.
F**k! No, Amina. You have to tone it down.
Which part, Pankaj?
Which part is a lie or exaggerated?
Yeah but this will destroy your relationship with the entire team.
I can't lie to my audience to maintain my relations with my team.
At this rate, we'll be all alone, Amina.
Upholders of truth are usually alone, Pankaj.
You choose between the truth and your team.
It's time for the show. We need to get ready.
The faces...
Anti national media mocked you
and not the CM by sharing Chintan's cartoon.
I know you won't stay silent.
You will retaliate, a befitting reply.
A response the anti media will never forget.
I am Dipankar Sanyal and you're watching...
To the newest sensation of the Internet Radha Bhargava.
Oh c'mon!
I'm serious. I'm tracking data since morning.
It's everywhere.
Everyone in our target demographic is watching your video.
They've made memes and viral videos.
Listen up CM, Radha Bhargava is the newest sensation on the Internet.
Listen up!
- Very funny. - Thank you.
But seriously Ronnie, thank you.
For what?
For standing by me through this struggle.
Means a lot.
When Amina fired me, I thought it was all over.
This is just the start, Radha.
You and I and your audience, we're a team.
Trust me, we'll beat Dipankar at his own game.
Cheers to that.
An artist has the right to portray his views through his art.
But the anchor of Awaaz Bharati Digital is no artist
but a journalist.
There's no place for personal views and opinions in journalism.
In fact, putting aside personal opinions and bias,
it's the duty of every journalist
to tell the public the truth.
Awaaz Bharati Digital failed in doing this today.
Kamal, where's your drink?
I don't feel like drinking today.
Not done.
It's a big day for all of us.
- I know it's a big day. - Yeah.
So far Dipankar Sanyal was the one to attack
and thanks to Amina we were defending.
Things have changed now.
Now we will attack in a way
that Dipankar won't know what hit him.
We need to cheers to that.
Cheers.
It's been 40 hours, and the echoes of AK-47,
gunfire still persists at the Taj Mahal hotel.
Why did this bridge break?
Why did the 12 nationals lose their lives?
Who was at fault?
In the videos from my hidden cameras,
you can clearly see, our cricketers,
betraying our trust for a few dollars.
Trees don't speak,
and corpse remain silent.
However, on the neem tree in Kheda village,
the corpse of Runu and Dina Malhar hanging,
convey a lot about our society.
Who's to blame?
The builder for shady construction,
or the minister,
who granted the contract,
for personal gains.
From Shibpur, Bihar,
it's me, Amina Qureshi.
How could Amina do that?
She went against her team before the public!
It's ridiculous.
Radha, I think you're being a little unfair.
Awaaz Bharati is Amina's channel
like you have complete authority on Awaaz Bharati Digital.
I mean, Amina can do whatever she wants.
Sure I get that but still, Ronnie...
Hi, I hope I didn't wake you up.
No, Kamal. Tell me.
I saw your 9pm show.
And you're pissed?
No, Amina, not at all.
I need to talk to you in person.
Let's meet day after. I'm going to Goa.
Why?
I'm taking a break. Is that okay with you, boss?
Yes, of course, Amina.
You have a good trip. Bye.
Thank you, Kamal.
Ma'am, are we going to Goa?
No, Mr Verma, we're going to Beed.
Okay.
Hello.
Did you make the thread on Vivan Kumar?
Yes.
I have what you're looking for.
What is it?
Data. Vivan's phone, computer, smart TV.
I mean his Umbrella file.
Are you serious?
Like cancer.
Let's meet.
Meet?
This is not Tinder.
Pay me and get the data.
If you're ready, note down the location.
What's this?
Sir, Operation Umbrella has been hacked.
What the f **k!
Vivan Kumar's entire Umbrella file.
- Is this genuine data. - It is, sir.
The numbers are real. I checked.
All verified.
Anybody can buy this data easily.
I think we should inform the CMO.
No.
Not the CMO.
Radha, wake up.
Uncle Montu on the call.
It's important.
Yes, uncle.
What happened to mom?