Do you know what we agents do?
Yes, I know.
You charge the actors ten percent of their fee.
Well…
It's easy to blame us for charging the stars ten percent of their fee.
But we never get the credit for 100 percent of their success.
The audience wants to see the stars.
Not you.
Miss, I agree with you.
But… The thing is, people consider us…
enemies of stars.
You know, monster.
But we get into their lives as cupids.
You know, cupids.
Cupids.
We create marriages.
Creative marriages.
What?
I don't get you.
Heart Fighter.
An art film, directed by Nandita Das, the legend of film festivals.
And the action hero of yesteryear.
RAM PRATAP SINGH
Jaggu dada. Action.
Why isn't he moving?
Did we get lost in the flashback?
Sir… He is moving.
-Serve your parents. -Cut!
-Super, Jaggu dada. -Are you sure, no more?
Absolutely.
Thank you, boys. Thank you.
Abdul, get the vehicle.
It was perfect.
Thanks.
Great take.
Don't you agree that this is different?
-Of course. -Everyone does action, but…
But you know, we'll make a change with love and compassion.
I had something else in mind.
-But it's up to you. -This fighter fights
with his heart and not his hand.
I was thinking of doing a romantic scene.
We still have time left.
-Is it a long scene? -No… A short one.
Done. Abdul, cancel.
Costume.
What is the scene about?
Let me explain.
Sunaina comes towards you and you look at her. Okay?
The dog she is holding jumps and attacks you.
But you calm him down.
And that makes the girl fall in love with you.
-With a dog, huh? -Yes.
-Now? -Yes.
From this point…
The whole film is reflected in the dog's eyes.
Meaning, your love is reflected in his eyes.
-Did you get it? -Abdul, get the vehicle.
Nice. I won't work with the dog.
You are being funny, right?
-No, I don't want to work with dogs. -What do you mean?
What do you mean? I mean the whole film is with the dog.
And the climax is just you and the dog.
Didn't you read the script?
I am sorry.
But… Jaggu dada. Please now. Come on, don't be difficult.
-Amal. What does that mean? -I'm sorry.
-Maybe he is tired. -What does that mean?
-What do you mean, he is tired? -Let me talk to him…
-But listen, Jaggu dada, you can't… -Sir… One second.
Nandita, I will talk.
But what happened there, Nia?
Nothing, Mom. Something must have happened.
I just got to hear, "I need to talk to you".
Anyway, you know what?
I won't go to work for a day or two.
Come to Goa, dear.
Don't go through all this stress.
And anyway, I am missing you a lot.
Mom, one second. Let me just call you back.
-Nia… -One minute.
Didn't he ever tell you about Sid and me?
How old are you?
Last week, I turned 23.
Why?
Fucking bastard.
You cheat.
Asshole.
What happened, Suchi?
I was fucking pregnant, Monty.
I was pregnant with Sid when you cheated on me.
How could you? Just get the fuck out of my house.
-You are talking about Sid. -Just get the fuck out of my house.
Now!
Fuck.
Are you okay, Sid?
I am fine.
Do you have a problem?
By the way, you have lost the right to question me, Dad.
Yeah.
Just worried about you.
And your mom.
We will take care of ourselves.
Don't have more kids, please.
Yeah?
Can I go now?
Okay. I met Jackie sir and…
He is going to shoot your film next week.
What?
-I told you, I will do it. -Thank God.
-I told you. -You are the best.
Why didn't you tell me earlier?
-I was worried. -I'm telling you now.
Okay fine. Should we start then?
We need to get rid of the dog.
What do you mean?
-You know it is central to the… -Nandita, you decide.
Do you want the dog or Jackie sir?
Amal. If Jackie is the star in the film,
the dog is the soul.
Jackie sir will not shoot with a dog.
Okay. In that case, Nandita Das will not shoot with Jackie sir.
Do you get that?
Okay, Nandita. I was not saying this to you earlier, just out of respect.
But I think now, I need to.
Yes, please say it.
Your film is kind of random.
No one except for Jackie sir will do this film.
-Really? -Yeah.
So, just agree to the condition.
Because by the time you get a new cast and start shooting,
your producers will replace you instead of this standing set.
So, please decide. The ball is in your court.
That is totally fine.
You deal with the consequences
because I am going to sue your company. You get that?
Bloody hell.
Fine, sue the company, and while you are at it,
tell your dog to piss all over it.
Fuck!
Why is it always me?
Everyone just fucks me over.
Are you alright?
What do you think?
What about ART?
I will think of something.
Want something?
No. I am sorry.
Why are you sorry?
For everything.
Had I not come here from Goa,
both your company and family would be doing just fine.
I would have remained a hairdresser.
I think I will just take that AD job.
Yeah.
Dude!
Fuck!
Okay.
Fuck!
-It's raining. Give him the umbrella. -Sir, you…
Let him sit on your lap.
Let me love him and then I will let him sit on my lap, Laptop.
-Fantastic, dada. Fantastic. -Really?
-Superb way of handling him. -Hey, no.
-I am calling Nandita, right now. -Hey, no way.
I just started. Now… Just take him in.
Give it to him.
Give him.
And give him some hot water and soup.
You worked on that film… The old one.
Which film was it? Meherbaniyan?
-What was it? -Teri Meherbaniyan.
What is the problem? You worked with a dog earlier.
-Yeah. I should'vegotten an award for it. -Award?
I was shit scared. I can handle 20 people on screen.
But I can't handle a dog.
I am scared of dogs.
-Hey… -But don't tell people about it.
Don't tell anyone. Not even your mom.
People will laugh at me.
Okay, I have a solution to this problem.
Why don't you call Nandita and tell her this?
She won't talk to me.
Hey, dada.
People in our industry carry a lot of ego.
What they lack is memory.
This is her dream project. She is dying to work with you.
I know. That's why I am working with her.
-I was. I am dying to work with her. -I know.
And also, I want to see what kind of films they make. I like it.
I know. It would be…
This would be the most interesting casting. But…
Call her once.
I called her twice.
She didn't call me back. What about that?
When did you ever answer anyone's call?
-That's your job, not mine. -Really?
Yeah. Really.
What do you mean?
I will do it.
You know, I love you.
-I will do it, boss. I will do it. -Will you do it for me?
Yeah, not for you, but everybody.
Now, can I use your washroom?
Yeah, please do that, and change your clothes also.
-You are wet. -I don't have clothes.
Wear something of mine that is in the cupboard.
Oh, can I wear that, Urmila's sexy T-shirt you have in there?
Mother…
Board. Bloody hell.
Instead of a dog, she is bothered about Urmila.
That too about Urmila's t-shirt! Wow!
Wow!
Urmila's T-shirt.
I need to make a report on your company.
You are going to ruin my company, anyway.
Why don't you ruin me today?
Please stay!
I will be back soon.
Please don't go.
I want to stay. But I have to go, my love.
Give it a thought.
If you leave today, miss…
you will regret it.
Is this how you are dressed for all your business meetings?
Not all.
But I have no option today.
Let me finish and come back as soon as I can.
I promise. Please.
-Please. -Okay.
I will wait for you.
Naked.
Or…
You can wear this.
I will come soon.
-Okay. -Wait for me.
Of course, I will.
Bye.
Tomorrow is my birthday.
-Happy birthday in advance. -Yes.
Thank you.
Producers are throwing a party for me.
So, come.
Are interesting people attending that party?
The kinds you like.
But one is not coming.
Please. Don't start now.
Call Jaggu dada.
Please.
Come on. Nandu. He adores you.
Amal, please just…
-He loves you. -Just, please.
He walked off my set. Okay?
-Just don't remind me of that day. -I know he did that day.
Think of the bigger picture.
I mean, you and Jackie Shroff, for the first time in Indian cinema.
The coalition of these two worlds.
What are you doing, Nandu?
How could you not think of this?
-What do you mean? -Is that why you called me here?
-No. -No, did you plan this?
No, because… Let me tell you.
-I won't compromise with my vision. -Listen, seriously.
And I am still going to sue your company.
Fuck the company.
-Really? -Fuck it.
Really?
You know, I am an agent, but…
I am actually an artist.
Just like you.
-I want this film to happen. -I…
I have been fighting for it, dude.
Please.
-Yes, Amal. -Let me make this happen.
Let us make this happen.
But how?
Call him.
Call him to the party. Text him.
No, Amal. I am not going to do that.
-Just do it. -No, he is just going to bug me.
He is not.
He is not going to bug you. He is dying to work with you.
He will do anything for you.
He will go to any extent.
He is dying to.
Just trust me.
Message him. Come on… Message him.
Message him, Nandu.
No, I am not.
Sent.
Amal, why did you send it?
It is done.
-Now just… -He is not going to come.
-He is going to come. -He is not going to come.
Even if he comes, he is not going to do the film.
-He will do the film. -Even if he does the film,
-I am not going to take out the dog. -No problem. Cheers.
You are crazy.
-I love you too. -I don't.
-I do. -I don't.
What the fuck was I supposed to do?
You asked me to wait and didn't return home.
Jasleen!
I swear I came back.
At three in the morning.
Just let go of your anger.
Amal, I'm not your housewife.
Listen.
Why are you fighting over this feminist thing?
Okay. Fine.
Forget it.
Sorry.
Look, I am sorry.
You will be home tonight, right?
Tonight?
We are meeting my friends tonight.
Oh, right. Swati, Simran, and Monica.
-Meneka. -Meneka, right. Of course.
-You forgot, right? -Tonight?
Tonight!
Do you have some work plans?
No. Not at all.
I will be there.
I will be there in time.
You look sexy, my love.
Hi. My name is Nancy. I am 5 feet 7 inches tall.
25 years old.
And these are my profiles.
Okay, great.
Let's start with dance.
-There are more people waiting outside. -Bring it on, you bitch.
Excuse…
Yeah. I am the coolest bitch in this town. Yeah.
I will break your bones instead of break dancing.
Okay. Do you hear what I am saying?
Bitch, can you hear what the hell I am saying?
I am going to bring you the… I am the best fucking dancer.
Yeah… Do you hear that, bitch?
Do you hear that?
But this was not necessary.
You were not supposed to do this now.
I thought…
I didn't ask you to think.
First comes the dance.
Okay?
-Cool. -Okay.
-Let's do it again. -Yeah.
Yeah. Ready?
Hey.
Excuse me.
-What the hell? -I…
-What is this? -Let me check…
One second…
Nancy.
What is this behaviour, Nancy?
You just fucking left.
You just left from the audition!
I am sorry. I…
What do I do about your sorry?
This is ridiculous behaviour, Nancy. I don't expect this from you.
I like you, as an actor.
But can you explain to me how this happened?
I don't know hip-hop.
-I mean, look. -Wow.
Nancy, tell you what, kill me.
-Kill me. -I should have told you.
Hip-hop was the first criteria for the role.
Like, it is a dance, hip-hop film.
I know. But I was scared.
Because I wouldn't have gotten the audition.
I didn't want to say no.
Nancy, you should have fucking told me the truth, okay?
Sahil, the water is too warm.
What are you doing here?
I want to talk to you.
I want to apologise.
You badly want to be forgiven.
Do you want to clear things before signing off the agency papers?
Not like that, Suchi.
I care for you.
Did you care while cheating on your pregnant wife?
Baby, please.
Don't you fucking "baby" me.
Sahil, this water is too fucking warm.
Hello, Nia. Hi. It is me.
Yeah?
Hi, dude.
What time are you coming to the birthday party?
I don't feel like attending it.
It's her birthday party.
She invited you with love.
She will feel bad if you don't show up.
Please do come. Please.
I will call her up and fix a lunch.
First, go for dinner.
It's the birthday party. She invited you personally.
Then you can go for lunch, dinner, or anything. No problem.
I said I don't want to go. Don't irritate me.
Dude!
Because of your film story, my love story is at stake.
How can you not go? Do it for me, please.
Dude.
I won't go.
You go, take this plant and some wine along.
Hi, babe.
Yes, I remember.
Okay, sorry, listen.
I will be late for dinner.
No… Trust me. I'll be there for sure.
It's just that I told you about Nandita Das' project, right?
I just have to go there and clear things between Nandita and Jackie.
That's all I have to do.
It is just a few drinks.
And then I am going to be back to you and your friends in time for dessert.
And no. I am not dressed as a porn star.
I will see you soon.
Can't wait to see you. Bye.
DJ, play 90s playlist.
-What nonsense are you playing? -Hello…
Pause for a minute.
I just want to thank you all.
Each one of you.
Neither this film nor the party would have been possible without you.
So, thank you, everyone.
And three cheers for the women power.
And if some men don't want to come and be here, then to hell with them.
God! Sorry… I am very sorry.
But I just want to thank everyone.
You have made my day very special.
Thank you.
-Nandu. -Amal.
I love you too, baby.
He is Jackie Shroff.
-He is Jackie Shroff. He is the only hero. -Amal.
He walked off my set.
-Okay? -Nandu, forget it.
-That's so unprofessional. -Why are you thinking about the past?
We too were actors.
You are a legend. A legend.
What are you saying?
-"You make random films." -Okay, sorry. Sorry for saying that.
-I will never forget, you know. -I am sorry.
-That's one thing I will never forget. -I agree.
Look, men are complicated.
Men are always egoistic.
-Ego… -They have insecurities and complexities.
-Like? -Please understand.
What do you mean?
-No… Tell me… -How do I explain?
Tell me. Tell me.
-You are hiding something from me. -I am not hiding anything from you.
-You are hiding something from me. -He is scared.
-What is he scared of? -Of dogs.
-Are you serious? -Yes, he is.
-He is macho. -So, what, he is petrified of dogs.
Happy birthday to you
-Thank you. -Woof.
Birthday girl. Happy birthday.
-Thank you. -Dada, you are so cute.
Should be more like "meow."
-Meow, not woof. Woof. -Thank you, Amal…
-I told you, my dada is the best. -Oh, really?
Careful…
Uncle Joseph.
He opened the DVD stock.
-Okay. -And every day after school,
I would go to help him.
You know, I think that's why I became a film fanatic.
-Yeah? -Yeah.
Every night I used to go help him and get DVDs from him.
I would watch three to four movies every night.
Wow!
Why aren't you eating?
No. I am good.
Why? Did something happen?
No.
Actually, Amal was saying something about you.
Wow.
She was saying she doesn't want to lose you as an assistant.
Really?
I don't know if it is a good thing or a bad thing.
Cheers.
Did you have enough?
Will you have food again at night?
Taxi.
Nia.
Good night.
Take her home safe. Good night.
Good night.
I love your title.
-Heart Fighter. -Fighter.
-Yes. -Never heard this before.
You are talking about the heart. Jaggu dada.
It is all about the heart.
After last, Jaggu dada convinced Nandita.
I like your wings.
I like you.
Have you ever been bitten by a dog?
Did a dog ever bite you?
I was bitten by a dog.
-No. Oh, my God! -Right here.
-Not once. -I'm saying… Easy…
It just grabbed me.
Come with me to the deep end.
-Will you? -Okay, of course.
Oh, God!
I couldn't handle the dog after that.
I mean. I don't mind.
-I can't handle it. -Oh, God! No…
-But now, it's not a problem. -No…
Don't be silly. I am getting used to it.
I am going to work with the dog.
-No, I can't. -No chance.
I can't make you do that.
You have suffered so much.
Fourteen injections are not a joke.
Where are you from?
Whichever place you like.
Nandu, no way. I am not going to destroy your creativity.
No. No. I have an idea.
The dog will be there. That's the soul of the film. But away with it.
You know, like the whole romance will be…
We'll keep the dog away. You know like…
They are on fire.
Yeah.
-It's hot down there. -Your film Fire.
-I know. -What film you made?
Jasleen.
It is not what you think it is. Sorry. Jasleen, wait.
Wait at it, Jasleen. Wait.
Don't leave, Jasleen.
Hey, just one second, Jasleen.
-Be careful. Careful. -Wait.
Jasleen, wait. Wait.
-God! -Crazy.
Listen to me.
Jasleen, please.
Jasleen, listen. I will slip.
Jasleen, one minute.
It is really cold, Jasleen. One minute, listen.
I saw Nandita and Jackie patching up.
-I was so happy that I got carried away. -What are you talking about?
I just… I got drunk. I am really sorry.
I am really sorry.
Really. I made a mistake.
And you kissed her by mistake, Amal.
You kissed her.
Okay, I agree that I kissed her.
But I didn't lie to you.
Didn't I tell you? I agree I kissed her.
Is this what you do at all your business meetings, Amal?
No, I don't. I don't.
-You fucking kissed her. -Please.
-Fucking slut. -Please.
Don't touch me, Amal.
I am sorry. I am really sorry.
I am really sorry. You know.
Fuck all this. It was just a little slip-up. Okay?
What's important is us.
You are important. I am important.
-We are important. Okay? -Yeah?
-And this is how you show it? -I love you.
This is love for you, Amal! This is fucking over.
This is over Amal. Come.
But I cannot live without you.
I can't, please.
Please, Jas. What are you doing?
Amal, get out.
Go home.
Please, Jas. What are you doing?
What are you doing, Jas?
Come with me.
Come, Jasleen. Please, Jasleen.
I love you, Jasleen.
Amal, you have nothing to give apart from sex.
You are as heartless as your profession.
-Hi. -Nancy.
Did I disturb you?
No, no. Not at all. Please come in.
I actually wanted to personally apologise.
Apologise?
Please relax. It is completely okay.
I was just out of line.
I was out of line.
I overreacted.
-I am sorry, Nancy. -No, I am sorry.
-Do you want coffee? -Yeah, sure.
Oh, sorry. I will make a new one.
Sorry.
Please sit. Sit.
-Black coffee is okay, right? -Yeah…
Okay.
It was a low-level audition, you know.
I even lied about my age.
-Yeah? -Yeah.
What did you say your age was?
I said I was 25.
You look 42, so that's not… You know.
Joking. How's the coffee?
-Good. -It is only black coffee, so…
Mehroo.
Drowned in the pool.
Who?
My love drowned in the pool, Mehroo.
Amal, I don't get you.
Amal. Explain what happened.
Nandita will do the picture,
but I lost my love, Mehroo.
Amal, stop crying. Relax. Just…
Okay, tell me from the start.
What happened?
I just want your kid.
I only want your sperm, okay?
-Okay… Yeah. -Nobody else.
I don't deserve love, dude.
-Nobody loves me. -That's not true, Amal.
-Nobody loves me.
-That's not true. Come here.
No, it is true. I fuck up everything.
I just fuck it up.
All the fucking time.
Nan--
That's okay.
I have sent it for franking. Okay, it will be back in a day.
Twenty-four hours, they said.
-And I will send it to you. You sign it. -But you…
You can incorporate all the changes, which I have…
-Sorry. -I was really worried about
-those few clauses, that's why. -No, it is done. Nothing to talk about.
Like you said. You just have to meet the lawyer.
-Yeah. -Hello.
-Hello, everyone. -Hello.
-Hi. -Hi.
When I came here, you all had just lost your boss.
And I am sorry for the timing.
But the law is the law.
It has nothing to do with your happiness or tragedy.
Having said that, this is a company and not a family,
where anything can work.
So, I have bad news.
ART, the company has defaulted on many accounts.
You will soon get my report soon.
I advise you to take this opportunity, sir,
to review your practices.
And clean up the way you run your agency.
And the way you live your life.
I wish you good luck.
Listen.
I am sure we will find a way to pay back our dues.
I would love to see you try.
But the way this company is running,
I am surprised you all still have jobs.
Don't worry. We'll manage.
Of course, you will.
By distorting the figures.
You suggested there must be a way out.
How, sir?
You all use company accounts for personal expenses.
Booking hotel rooms for ten years.
Using company accounts for your dinner expenses.
Even buying condoms and socks using the company accounts.
This will only lead you to bankruptcy, sir.
Ma'am, that's a different matter.
There was a film festival at Dharamshala.
It was cold there.
And I couldn't think because of the cold.
And I forgot my credit card PIN.
I didn't buy condoms.
-And I… -Okay, Mehershad.
I didn't buy it.
-Sir. -Mehershad, drop it.
This is called a misuse of company funds,
which is a crime by law.
Sorry.
I wish you all a very good day.
Did your wife and father-in-law know about this audit?
Yeah.
Will they change their minds now?
I don't know, Stuti.
I don't fucking believe this.
How will I sell the company?
I hope you all are getting the point that if there are no new investments,
ART will go bankrupt and be blacklisted because of this audit.
Do you all even understand these?
What does that mean? The company will shut down?
I should be the one asking this question.
Amal.
Where is Amal off to? She is going to beat the auditor.
Jasleen! Wait! Jasleen.
Jasleen, wait. Jasleen. Wait.
One minute. Don't give up on me. Please don't give up on me.
Please. Really.
Please. I know I'm scared of loving someone.
I turn into a bad person. I know.
I want to be with you forever.
I can't do this, Amal.
-I can't do this. -Please…
Teach me to love.
Teach me to live. Turn me into a better person.
Jasleen, I love you.
Oh, my gorgeous gods.
Very good. This is the only thing left.
Shit. I knew it.
-You did? -You knew about it!
With the tax auditor.
We are screwed.
Meher, did you know?
No… I didn't know about it.
Yes.
Take care of yourself, Amal.
Why do you say that, Jasleen?
We just kissed. That means we are together, right?
-Amal. -Jasleen.
-Amal, don't do this. -Jasleen.
Jasleen.
Please, Jasleen.
-Sonia. -Yes?
Yes, sir.
-Did you know? -No. I didn't.
Strange Amal.
Go and comfort her.
No, I think…
For now, just let her be.
But she wants your kid.
She likes girls.
And there is nothing between us.
Anyway, we shouldn't get involved
with a colleague, right?
It's unprofessional.
Very much.
There's no one.
Are you joking?
No, seriously.
One second.
-Did ART shut down already? -Really?
Hey. Hi. Come.
Oh, someone came early.
-What's happening? -What have you been up to?
-Party… -Thank you.
First, we thought we should commit collective suicide.
Then we were like…
"No… Fuck it, man."
Because we found Soumyajit's expensive whiskey,
-we canceled the plan of dying. -Yeah.
For now.
Give me the number of that struggler before dying.
So damn hot.
But you are so damn not.
Monty. Are you drunk?
No, I am not drunk.
Yes, he is.
I am not, dude.
Monty, I never saw you drunk.
Stop throwing things at him all the time.
I am not drunk.
Monty, do you remember your first Goa film festival?
He was roaming around being happy and high.
It's an old thing.
Oh, naughty Monty.
How old were you then? Thirty?
-Must be really long back. -Something like that.
Sober young man, professional.
One day, there was a party at a villa.
A pool party.
We reached that place.
Don't remind me of pools. I'll get ferocious.
Monty, the motherfucker, went missing in Goa the next morning.
She is abusing me, guys.
-Stop saying "pool". -He was missing for three days.
We came to Bombay without him.
I was so worried.
Teresa, were you crushing on Monty?
Who told you that?
No. Stop it.
So, Monty…
So, what did you do in Goa for three days? Tell us.
Tell us…
He must have found some hippie.
Shut up, guys.
Tell us. Where were you for three days?
-Yes, tell us. -Shut up.
-Monty, come on. -Come on, Monty.
-Monty! -Monty!
-Okay fine.
Fine, I will tell you.
Something happened.
But whatever it was, it was good.
Cheers.
-Cheers… -Cheers…
Let's get back to Teresa and Monty's romance.
-Shut up. -And you all are…
-Fired. -Fired.
Hey, Pankaj.
-Pankaj. -Pankaj.
Don't worry, kids.
Hey, kids. Listen.
Asshole superstars.
Creep producers.
Cheating husbands. We fought everyone.
We will overcome this disaster too.
-I am taking a cab. Is anybody coming? -I will come.
-Nancy. -No.
-Bye, guys. -Bye.
-Take care. See you soon. -Nia.
Bye, Monty sir.
Bye, Montu.
I called him Montu.
-This way. -Okay…
-Too drunk. -Sorry.
-Bye. -We are leaving. Bye.
See you. Bye.
Bye, Nancy. Wait! I want to hug her once.
What's your plan, darling? Are you going home?
No. I will feel lonely at home.
Hey. Do you want to go and see a movie?
Actually, that's not a bad idea.
With an extra 200 rupees, they'll let Pankaj inside through the back door.
We've been watching movies for years because of work.
Today, let's watch a film for the love of cinema.
Wonderful.
Let's watch a shitty movie.
So that we will feel that our lives are better.
-What say you? -This is the intermission of our lives.
And hopefully,
the second half will be better than the first half.
Like a super hit film.