Celebrities don't go missing like that, sir!
I can't believe this happened.
Anamika is missing.
I miss her so much.
She was a beautiful dancer.
She was such an iconic actor.
The way she smiles…
All of us should get together and start a movement.
And now she's just not there.
The whole nation wants to know that right now!
If she's kidnapped…
If the police can't find her, then we should.
If something has actually happened to her…
Very worried about you.
Her life was a sham! She's probably dead. Where is she?
Put it away!
Avi?
Who the fuck are all these people?
-Where are you going? -I'll be right back.
This cycle of life and death is an illusion etched by God.
An illusion… a mystery.
It is our karma to endure it.
But no matter how intense the darkness, if one submits fully,
then the truth will present itself.
Your heart and mind… Can you apply them to your goals?
Today, I have with me a very special guest.
Without whom I wouldn't be where I am.
A brilliant artist.
They say that when she walks past, time stands still.
And when she smiles, flowers take bloom.
I'm best when I'm with her.
For years, your greatest wish has been to see the two of us together again.
Today, I am here to make your wish come true.
I present to you the one-and-only Anamika Anand.
Anamika ma'am!
Excuse me.
Anamika ma'am!
Mama, you're trending!
Finally, my daughter thinks I'm trendy.
Avi, breakfast!
I'm right here.
Please don't shout in the morning.
You're trending. All over social media.
"After twenty years, two superstars reunited."
How dramatic. Nervous?
Yes. For your exam.
-Are you prepared? -Who cares?
Plus you've got your own hashtag also.
See? "Manamika."
What does that mean?
It means, "Manish-plus-Anamika."
But why is his name first? Why not mine?
Like… Ana-Manish!
Or… Anu-ish?
Annoy-ish?
Manamika is fine.
-Morning, dear. -Morning.
-Hey, have you seen my files? -They're probably by the door.
Are you coming to the shoot today?
No, I have to review the budget with the accountant.
Someone has to keep track of all the expenses. Avi…
Why don't you go with Ma today?
Watch the production, learn the business.
No thanks.
What do you mean, "No thanks"?
I mean I'm not interested in your filmy business.
Amara's the one who's star-crazy. Take her.
You know this life of leisure you're living?
It's bankrolled by our "filmy business."
You dropped out of college, you don't have a job…
What do you plan on doing with your life?
It's okay. Let him rest.
-Don't stress him, please. -Yeah.
He already cut up one wrist, what if he cuts up the other?
-Avi-- -Stop it.
I'm just joking.
Always laying into me first thing in the morning.
Bad joke. And where the hell are you going?
To my room.
That kid has no manners. You're the one who spoiled him.
No discipline in this house.
What are you doing still sitting here? Not going to work today?
Why should we help you?
Tell him… It's Anamika Anand.
-Who? -"Who"?
Her!
Listen, she's coming. Take this money…
What's going on?
They're serenading you, madam.
Really?
Hey, what are you doing? Anamika! Where are you going?
Okay? Bye!
-Ma'am, one more song. -Ma'am, please.
You dance pretty well.
But I thought you were in a wheelchair.
Or did I miraculously cure you somehow?
Sorry, ma'am. I just really wanted to see you that day.
And they wouldn't let me inside.
-I needed to talk to you. -You're putting this much effort into it?
Stop wasting your time hanging around here.
Get a job, work hard.
Earn some money, take care of your family.
I don't have a family.
I'm an orphan.
-What's your name? -Madhav.
Madhav? Good…
Okay, Madhav. You consider yourself a fan of mine, right?
Yes.
Then do something where you're not chasing after people anymore,
but instead people are chasing after you. All right?
Okay, bye.
-Let's go. -Bye, ma'am!
Cut it! Mind-blowing shot!
Call Manish sir!
-All right, guys, let's shoot this. -Sir?
Ma'am, let's take a short break.
Is everything okay?
Yeah, no problem.
Manish sir just arrived, so it'll take him a little time in hair and makeup.
So, why don't you relax for a bit?
We'll call you as soon as the shot's ready.
Sir, ma'am is here.
Hi, Anu. Welcome.
It's your first day, so I thought I would welcome you.
What would you like? Tea, coffee? Go bring something to eat.
No need. I ate before I left home.
Three hours ago.
Old habits die hard, I guess.
Sorry, carry on.
Must be some important discussions going on. I don't want to disturb you.
You know, endorsements… Give it here.
Wow, you have more makeup than I do.
Time hasn't been as kind to some of us as it has been to you.
I have to put in the effort.
We get so used to wearing makeup in our profession,
that we forget what's underneath.
What do you mean?
Just that…
I remember what you look like with nothing on.
Can we do this later?
Yes, sir, no problem.
-Thank you so much. Please. -Thank you, sir.
I didn't want to embarrass you in front your staff.
What's there to be embarrassed about?
When I brought this film to you, I was asking for a favor.
But when you said yes, you agreed to a job.
I don't know what your attitude is with newcomers.
But on this set… you're not the only star.
We are equal professionals.
And I want you to start acting like one.
Why's everyone just standing around? Are we gonna shoot this thing?
Let's go!
Almost on time.
Sir, it's really simple. An extreme wide shot.
I'm ready. Shall we?
Remember, when you were a kid? Whenever you fell or scraped your knee,
I would sing this song to you.
And that would do the trick.
-Mom, what's-- -It's Ayurvedic.
It'll completely get rid of the scars.
As if it never happened.
That's not what I meant.
Avi, do you still ever have any thoughts about…
No.
I have to go.
Where?
-Out. -With whom?
-Friends, Mama. -Which friends, Avi?
I'll be back early. Don't worry.
You know, in these last few days, there was something different about her.
Like she was looking for something and she couldn't find it.
I'm telling you, she trusts people too quickly.
I told her that's dangerous.
But does she listen?
She's always pushing the boundaries.
Why do you associate with people like that?
Why do you trust them so easily?
They're my fans. They're the reason I'm here today.
Who do you think did this?
Not sure.
-I think it's my dad. -Avi, can you please--
No, I'm sure he's involved in this somehow.
What?
-Don't tell me you trust him. -I…
You know how he is.
He's been acting really strange, Billy.
My mom is missing and all he cares about is his stupid fucking film.
Hey, PK.
Hey… Nik.
How're you holding up, brother?
Things must be pretty stressful at home.
What'll you have to drink?
Nothing for me. We're having a prayer service at home.
Well, appreciate your meeting me in the middle of all this.
-Thank you, brother. -Not at all.
I owe you everything.
You're the one who saved my film.
Fuck all that. What are the police saying?
What're they gonna say?
Clueless bloody bastards.
It's been four days and they still don't have any leads.
And your business? Finances?
Are they getting into all that?
Don't worry about that. I've taken care of everything.
Who's handling the investigation?
Some woman… Shobha Trivedi.
Look, bro.
I've sunk a lot of cash into this film.
Halfway through shooting, you wanted Manish Khanna.
After all this, the project better not get shelved.
No, brother, I have it under control.
I spoke to the director and the film was shot in sync-sound.
So there won't be any need for dubbing.
Even if we need one or two lines to be dubbed,
we'll just find some voiceover artist who sounds like Anamika.
So you don't think she's coming back?
I didn't mean it that way. I was just saying that…
The film will be completed on time and released on schedule.
That's all I meant.
I think I'm gonna leave.
All right, bro.
Nik. Take care, man.
Thanks.
-We'll all be praying for you, yeah? -Appreciate that.
PK…
Don't take this the wrong way…
But if you find out anything about Anamika's whereabouts, please let me know.
How would I know anything?
See you. Enjoy your drink.
How was the shoot?
Fine.
I heard your hero didn't even throw any tantrums.
Shocking.
Hi, guys!
Hi, sweetie.
-See you down. -Okay.
-You're wearing this? -Do you like it?
So pretty.
Glad you like it.
Eventually, it'll all be yours.
Hey, Ma… You know how you were asking me the other day
what I want to do with my life?
I think I have an idea.
I want to be an actress.
I know. I know it's crazy, it's cliche.
Star kid, nepotism, whatever. And I know everyone is gonna compare me to you
because I'm, like, shy and awkward.
And I don't know if I can do it,
but I swear I'll work really hard because
this is what I've always wanted.
I've just been too afraid to tell you.
I want to be an actress.
Why?
Because I've…
I've seen how people are with you.
They love you.
And I want that.
I want to be like you.
Ma, are you mad?
No, Amu.
Your dreams are my dreams.
Jaslyn!
Okay, thank you.
Anamika ma'am!
I'll see you inside.
Ma'am, it is such an honor to meet you.
I'm Jaslyn.
We're shooting in the same studio.
Of course I know you.
I saw your first film.
-Excellent work. -Oh, thank you.
Guys, please. Don't take my photo, take photos of Anamika ma'am.
For the front page.
They're exhausted taking so many photos of me.
No, I have to tell you all.
I'm an actor today because of Anamika ma'am.
She's… she's everything.
A classic. An icon. And they don't make them like her anymore.
Oh, God. You make me sound like some--
No, of course not, ma'am.
I grew up watching your films.
And my mom! She's been a fan of yours ever since she was a kid too.
Your mom too?
-Yeah. -Wow!
Ma'am, it would mean so much to me…
If I could just have your blessings?
You don't need my blessings, really.
You young stars these days have PR, stylists, trainers, you have everything.
Actually, you don't even need talent, let alone my blessings.
I don't have anything to hide.
You bid me farewell ages ago.
Do tell me,
what pain have you come to inflict today?
What a keen sense of humor God has.
"The same man who has made a spectacle of so many lives."
"He's here today pleading to save his own dignity?"
Time hasn't changed you, Balraj Sahib.
If they had lavish weddings like this back in our day,
I would've been screwed.
Not that I had the money.
Madam married me for my good looks.
I'll just come back.
Beautiful night.
Is it?
Sorry, I forgot. With you, everything is a mystery, isn't it?
The night is beautiful… or maybe it isn't.
Maybe it's dark and full of pain--
Shut up!
I'm not that dramatic.
Not at all.
Remind me, how many Filmfare Awards do you have?
Two more than you.
You're killing me!
Don't you get tired of all these industry functions?
Always having to present ourselves.
Sure, but…
My dad used to say…
-He owned a sweets shop. -I remember.
I remember.
He used to say…
"Whenever someone comes into your shop, be sure to give them a free sample."
"No matter how many times they've been there before."
"However many times they've tried your jalebi or enjoyed your kaju katli…"
"They'll still ask you for a free sample."
"So you have to keep giving them a taste."
That's what I've been doing.
I've given away so many free samples,
the shop is almost empty.
At least they're still coming.
Otherwise, there's a new shop opening up around here every day.
And you're okay with all this?
What else can I do?
When Dad told me to take over the sweets shop, I said no.
Now it's a Starbucks.
Manish… Those photos that I sent you…
Already deleted.
You don't need free samples to keep my interest.
Anamika ma'am!
This is why we threw you out of the film.
Trying to replace me, asshole?
Too bad you can't act this good in front of a camera.
I blocked off my entire schedule for you! Canceled other offers!
Motherfucker, you're gonna pull shit like this behind my back?!
He begged me to be in his movie. I'm gonna sink your film.
I'll give you back every cent of your money. Now shut your mouth.
With whose money? Living off your wife's scraps!
I'm gonna fucking--
Nikhil.
-Here they are, the superstar couple. -Shut the fuck up!
On-screen and off-screen chemistry.
Everyone knows what they've got going on.
Nikhil!
Who invited him?
Throw him out! Security!
Sir?
The police are here.
Mr. Manish Khanna. We'd like to have a few words with you.
Assistant Commissioner of Police, Shobha Trivedi.
Please have a seat.
So you and Anamika Anand were having an affair?
Excuse me?
I didn't realize the Mumbai Police
conducted their investigation by reading Bollywood gossip magazines.
No…
In fact, I don't even watch Bollywood films.
But you know,
some things just can't be hidden.
Sir, we're speaking with everyone
who has any personal or professional relationships with Anamika.
If you could please help us out?
We weren't just co-stars.
We were much more than that.
We were very close friends.
When was the last time you saw her?
The night of her disappearance.
At the awards function.
You left early that night.
Where did you have to go?
I wasn't feeling well. I was at home. You can ask my staff.
So what did you two talk about that last time?
We kept our distance.
Why?
Just…
You and Anamika Anand are huge stars.
On these film sets of yours… there must be a lot of clashes, right?
You know, ego clashes, money problems…
Never.
I did this film out of friendship.
I didn't charge my fee.
Twenty years.
We didn't see each other for twenty years.
We avoided each other.
In fact, at all the awards functions, events, they would plan it
so that we wouldn't bump into each other, catch a glimpse of one another.
But the thing is… she was always with me.
She never left.
There are people like that in your life. They remain with you.
She's here somewhere.
I can feel her.
You just have to look for her in the right place.
Get out the production records, Bhonsle!
Where's the film budget sheet?
-Here it is. -Quickly.
Second section, first page. Find Manish Khanna.
Manish Khanna…
Madam, it's like hitting the jackpot to be a hero.
Two-hundred-twenty-seven million, fifty thousand rupees.
Two-hundred-twenty-seven million, fifty thousand…
Madam?
He's sitting in his mansion
pounding the bottle, acting all heartbroken.
Saying he only did the film out of friendship.
Look how much money the asshole's pocketing.
Meaning…
He's lying.
Ma'am, have you found out anything about Anamika?
I've seen him before.
Ever since Vijju disappeared, he's been coming here every day.
Starving himself day and night.
Poor thing.
Excuse me.
Hello?
Excuse me.
Are you okay?
You look just like her.
Please come.
-Are you okay? -Yeah.
Thank you.
Please.
I can't eat.
Not eating isn't going to make her come back.
Look at me.
I've been eating so much…
She won't even recognize me when she gets back.
No, not at all. You're really pretty.
I'll eat.
You know the way everyone was looking at you out there
with pity?
If Anamika ma'am was here, she wouldn't like that at all.
Honestly, it's like inside at the prayer service…
I have no idea who all those people were, why they're here.
Actually…
I was falling asleep so bad,
I was sitting right in front of the fire, it was so hot.
I had to do something to stay awake.
So I started counting all the guests' plastic surgeries.
What?
I got very methodical about it.
Nose jobs, boob jobs, Botox, lip implants…
And it was really hard, I had to concentrate.
Like it was some math exam.
So… how many were there?
Eight, seven,
twelve… and four.
Look how well you entertained yourself.
I guess Anamika ma'am isn't the only star in this house.
Could I… Washroom--
Oh, yeah, sure. Didi!
Make it quick.
Thank you.
Anamika ma'am!
Mama?
Sorry. Were you sleeping?
No, just… What is it?
I want to show you something.
I don't have anything to hide.
You bid me farewell ages ago.
Do tell me,
what pain have you come to inflict today?
What a keen sense of humor God has.
The same man who has made a spectacle of so many lives…
Vijju, have you seen my headache medicine?
I had the worst luck in cards today.
It's probably on your bedside table.
All right, okay.
Hey, Mom. Come here a second.
-What? -Amu was just showing me something.
No, Ma--
-Don't be like that. Let Nani watch. -No! Let's go find your medicine.
-What is it? -Just watch.
…he's here today pleading to save his own dignity?
What is this? Some sort of kiddie program?
Why? It's good, no?
Now you've lost your mind too?
Have you ever watched this scene in your mother's film?
Yeah.
Such a difficult scene and she nailed it in one take.
Don't disrespect her talent like this.
My head's already killing me.
Is someone going to give me my medicine or not?!
Jaswant!
Amu…
Why did you do that?
Amu, sweetie,
being an actor means you have to put up with everyone's opinions of you.
And you're my daughter, so people are going to be even more harsh with you.
Who knows what they'll say.
If you can't handle Nani's comments, then how will you handle them?
You don't understand.
Wherever I go,
I'm just Anamika Anand's daughter.
No one even looks at me.
I'm standing right in front of them, Ma,
but all they keep talking about is you.
Then make your own identity for yourself.
You're so intelligent, you could do anything.
Except acting, right?
Because this profession is only good enough for you.
Not for me.
Becoming an actor wasn't a choice for me.
I had to. To support the household.
No one ever even asked me what my choice would be.
Then why are you taking my choice away from me?
I want to be seen, Ma.
And I know, I know what I'm getting myself into.
I've watched you all my life.
You have no idea what all you have to do.
What kind of people you have to deal with.
Fame is not glamour. Fame is dangerous.
As one of Anamika's well-wishers, I know that we can't waste any more time.
Nikhil More is a violent and dangerous man.
Five months ago,
he physically assaulted me at a mutual friend's wedding reception.
Just think about it.
A man who can't control his anger at a public event,
what must he be capable of in his own home, behind closed doors?
That's why I'm pleading with the Mumbai Police Department.
Immediately arrest Nikhil More and interrogate him. Before it's too late.
Hey, kiddo.
Look, I want you to know that you are a strong girl.
And don't you dare think that you're alone. I'm there.
You're your mama's daughter.
Come.
Are you okay?
Bring him out!
Bring him out of the house!
Take this money!
A curse upon your home!
That's enough already! Now take your money and please leave!
You think you can throw us out? Throw him out!
He's going to destroy everything!
What's this nonsense? Here's more money, now get out.
Granny, you may give us money, but we give you blessings.
Throwing money at us doesn't make you any better than us.
Where is he? Bring him out of the house.
All this that's happening with Anamika is because of him.
-Where is he? -Anamika didi!
Today I'm going to tell the whole world the truth about him.
Bring him out!
Who are these people?
Get away!
Come out!
Get them out of here! What are you guys doing?
Get away.
There he is! That's him!
He'll destroy his own mother!
Stop, stop! Avi!