Uncle! Sorry, I'm a little late!
A little late?
What happened was, since Sheetal didn't wake up for school,
she didn't wake me up.
Then Ma sent me to the market for groceries…
And I knew you'd be angry…
-So I came running-- -Hey, hold on. Just relax.
If your mind is not focused, your paintings will be a mess.
-What "Ha-ha"? -You're right.
I'll sit for a minute and rest.
Harilal? Harilal!
You're back again?
I told you that the distributor is sending a digital poster.
-Where is it? -It'll be here today.
So, when it comes, just paste it over this.
-But I don't have money to pay you. -Just pay for the brush and paint. Okay?
My talent is free.
He never listens, just keeps coming back…
Uncle, he's not wrong.
I mean, no one does hand paintings anymore.
He's broke too. How long can he keep paying you?
As long as your aunty needs medicines.
How is Aunty?
You can't visit and see for yourself?
You know, I got an amazing job in the city.
They print the posters on a computer.
I just have to paste them.
If you want, I can get you in too.
I used to work in the city before you were even born.
From Bandra to Haji Ali, all the best posters in Bombay were mine.
The biggest stars would request me to make their posters.
"You have magic in your hands. Our movie will be a hit."
Do you know what the public looks for in movies?
A lifeline.
At the end of a long day, when they're riding home on the bus…
What do they see when they look out the window?
Stars!
When it feels like everything's been lost,
when there's no hope for tomorrow,
then films transport us to another world,
far away from the tensions of our lives.
They give us a chance to escape our reality.
They allow us to dream.
Because without these dreams,
we have nothing.
Hi.
I should leave.
No. Please don't go, Anu.
Without you, my mind never stops racing.
But not tonight.
Thank you.
For what?
For the first time in years, I was able to lose myself.
Completely.
Amu dear, you're getting late!
Vijju, he was awake the whole night.
Gave him time to think about everything of mine he's lost.
When did you get home?
Last night, while you were asleep.
It's okay.
I'm okay.
-Hi, Aunty. -Hi, Samar.
I was here late last night, so I stayed over.
-Hope you don't mind? -No, not at all.
Any excuse to get my son out of bed before noon.
Look, he's ready.
Where's Dad?
He's still sleeping.
So, Samar, what's new?
Actually, I'm going to go study in New York.
-Wonderful. -Yeah.
Got into the film academy there. Just found out yesterday.
-Congratulations. -Thank you.
So you'll make a movie with me someday. Won't ask me to audition, will you?
What are you saying, Aunty? That'd be amazing.
I was telling Avi… to come and study there.
But he doesn't listen to anybody.
He's been like that ever since he was a kid. Stubborn.
You know, he didn't start talking till he was four years old.
Because he was dumb?
We tried so hard to get him to say "Mummy" or "Papa." But no.
And then one day, he suddenly started speaking in full sentences.
He knew how to speak all along, but wouldn't do it if anyone told him to.
He's the same way today.
Come on, let's go.
-Where are you going? -I'm sorry. Are you asking?
You're not gonna have me followed?
-We're just going to the mall. -No, you don't have to tell her.
Because she never tells us where she's been.
Samar!
Coffee.
-Where's my shirt? -Which one?
-This one? -No, not that. The blue one.
Don't tell me you sent it to laundry again.
Yes, this one.
This is my favorite shirt.
You gave it to me.
On my birthday.
Where were you all night?
Out on the streets?
Vijju?
-Vijju? -Coming!
Why do you make me do this?
Hello, Bal Seva Orphanage. Hello?
Hey, what happened? Why are you crying?
Sir, you can go in.
Sir, I need your help.
I'm looking for a boy who grew up in an orphanage.
He's around 21, 22 years old. His name is Madhav.
He got out about two or three years ago.
-Madhav? -Yes.
Wheatish complexion, average height.
Was he in your orphanage?
But why do you want to meet him?
Sir, it's a bit of a serious issue.
My friend's life is in danger.
You didn't go to the police?
Sir, it's a family matter.
It's better if it stays within the family.
Do you have any idea how many orphanages are in Mumbai?
This is all I've been doing for four days.
To be honest, I don't even know if he's from Mumbai.
Sounds like shady business.
No, I just want to speak to him.
I want to ask him if he knows where my friend is.
Actually, she's not my friend, she's my sister.
And it's a brother's duty to protect his sister, right?
Sir, she has two kids.
They are lost without their mother.
Sir, it's a request, please.
If you know Madhav or have any information about him,
please help us.
All right, write down your number here.
-Sir-- -I'll have to check the old records.
Thank you, sir.
-Are you gonna tell me about it? -What?
-You sneaky little thing.
-What happened, I'm not proud of it. -Bullshit. You're blushing.
-I can't believe this happened. -Me too.
What is it? Day 22?
It took 20 days longer than I thought it would.
-Late bloomer. -I'm serious.
How do you feel?
I feel… thrilled.
What happened?
I shouldn't feel so excited.
I'm married. I have kids.
But what can I do? I haven't felt this way in years.
Is that why your husband gave you this gift?
I don't think that he knows.
What should I do now?
First of all, don't feel guilty.
At least you're getting love from somebody.
Choose your happiness.
And for once, stop letting others control your life.
Ma'am, have you seen Nikhil sir? The distributors are waiting for him.
He didn't tell me he was leaving.
-But I'll check. -Okay, thank you.
Hey, next round is on me. Okay?
Cheers!
The 500,000 given to the director,
and this total below don't seem to match.
Mukherjee!
Yes, sir?
-What are you doing here? -Reviewing the budget.
-With Mr. Mukherjee. -Why do you need to do that?
I want to see where my money is being spent.
Mukherjee.
My credit card was declined at lunch today.
Do you have any idea how embarrassing that was for me?
-What are you getting paid for? -Sir, I don't--
I'm the one who cancelled your credit cards.
But, no worries. Tell me… how much do you want?
Hey.
That's mine.
-But it looks way better on me. -Yeah, right.
Take it.
What the fuck?
They were on sale.
You're doing drugs now?
As if you didn't have enough problems.
I'm sorry? Please, drop this attitude.
-What attitude? -This judgmental bullshit, Samar.
-I'm not being judgmental, Avinash. -Really?
You've been on my ass for weeks.
I already have a mother. I don't need another one.
The reason I've been on your ass is because you tried to kill yourself.
And I'm afraid you'll pull something stupid like that again.
Which doesn't seem so far-fetched, does it?
Please!
What's your problem, man? Why're you acting like a dick to everyone?
To me, your mom, Amara. They might put up with your shit.
-But I'm sick of it-- -Can you shut the fuck up?
Look, Avi, we all care about you.
We're here for you.
-If you could just share what you-- -Enough!
You wanna know what my problem is? This. This conversation.
This… this friendship.
You're my problem, Samar.
So why don't you just get the fuck out.
Leave.
Hi, Anu.
Listen… will you come over for dinner?
I don't know.
At my house, just you and me.
I'll send my staff away.
I can't.
What would I tell everyone at home?
Make some excuse. You can figure out something.
If you want to come, that is…
It's not that simple.
Why isn't it simple?
I have been waiting for you for 20 years.
I don't want to lose you a second time.
Okay.
Okay… you mean… really?
No, not really.
-I'll see you tomorrow evening. -What?
Ma'am, we're ready for you.
See you.
I think Manish Khanna is behind Anamika ma'am's disappearance.
Do you really think he could do something like that?
He's a wolf in sheep's clothing.
You're too naive. You don't know how people can be.
But he seems like a nice man.
-He's an actor. It's his job to lie. -Oh, my God!
Excuse me, are you Anamika Anand's daughter?
I'm sorry. Amara, we don't mean to bother you.
Of course not. We're so sad about what's happening with you and your mom.
Did you get any ransom calls?
-It's totally ransom! -Sejal.
Sorry for her, you know?
I've been crying about you and your mom all the time.
You must miss her so much. It'll be okay.
-Can we get a selfie? -What?
-Just really quickly. -Yeah, come on.
-Get the mood right. -Angle. Yeah.
-Look sadder, no? -Yeah.
-Thank you. -Thank you.
It'll be okay. We'll pray for you. Okay?
-You're really pretty. -Thanks.
-Bye. -Bye.
Show me, show me!
Looks like you've got fans too.
One second, okay?
Hello?
Madhav, how are you?
Deshpande sir? I'm good.
I mean, job, personal life… Everything okay?
Yes, sir, 100%.
-I even got a promotion recently. -Nice.
Glad to hear it. Keep it up.
Okay, listen. Somebody came looking for you.
He said he needs your help to find his friend.
-What was his name? -He told me, something like Billy.
Look, I don't like to hear my kids getting in any trouble.
No, sir, it's nothing like that.
He got jealous because I got promoted.
He's been harassing me ever since. Me and my boss both.
He's totally crazy. If he ever shows up there again, call the police.
Don't let a guy like him near the kids.
Okay.
Don't worry. He won't bother you anymore.
-Take care of yourself. -Yes.
-Bye. -Sir.
I know you think of me as your enemy.
But whatever I've done, I've done for your own good.
For my own good?
Fine, for our good. Okay?
But I never left your side.
Would anyone else do so much for you?
And I will tell you what's right and what's wrong.
What you're doing right now… It's wrong.
Vijju, my time was different. I struggled so much.
Because there was no man in our house.
You have a man.
Sometimes, it's better not to have one.
Nikhil has his flaws. I'll admit that.
But you are the first woman in our family
who has a husband, a home, family, kids.
You think your mom only cares about money.
But it's a matter of respect.
I wish, just for a day, I had the same respect you have.
Mom, whatever I have is because of my hard work.
Not because of my husband.
And nobody has the right to take it away from me.
If that's what you think, then you're childish.
This respect, this stardom… It won't last forever.
It can be gone in a moment.
Just like that.
-What do you want? -I want into the bar.
There's no bar here.
-Hey, just a second. -Hey, who are you?
I came here before. Don't be afraid. I just want to meet a girl.
Which girl?
I don't know her name. She's short, with curly hair. She's pretty.
Hey, hero, can't control yourself?
Come back after midnight. You'll find a lot of heroines here.
Now get lost. If my boss sees you, we're both in deep shit.
Just a second.
Will this do?
First let me inside.
What're you doing here? I'm off duty. If you want another round--
No, I just want to talk.
About what?
-Are you watching a video on the app? -What?
You showed me a video last time…
My cousin… She passed her entrance exams.
-Nice. -Do you go to college?
-I used to, but I quit. -Why?
I'm not interested in studying.
Doesn't it bother you, working here?
What people will say.
They can say what they want, they don't pay my bills.
Do your parents know?
I don't know. Maybe.
If I were you, I wouldn't be able to handle it.
I tried to commit suicide.
How?
I'm tired of lying all the time.
I just want to go and hide somewhere.
I just close my eyes.
When I'm dancing or… in the back room.
Switch the mind off.
Total darkness… the world disappears. And I do too.
What's your name?
Ruchika.
Avinash.
You know what the difference is between you and me, Avinash?
At the end of the day, you have a home to go back to.
When you slit your wrists, somebody saved you, right?
They did, right?
Go home.
-Dad? -Tabs, kitchen!
What the hell are you doing?
Thai green chicken curry, sesame tofu and lemongrass soup.
-Where's your staff? -I threw them out.
They were interfering in my process. I need space to create, you know.
Excuse me.
Taste it, taste it.
How is it?
Is it supposed to taste like Surf?
I hate you.
Just a minute, what are you doing?
Dad, stop!
No, this is just for practice. The real event is tomorrow.
And what is this real event, if I may ask?
I invited a friend over.
Friend?
Tabs, you have to have a friend.
I mean, they make everything brighter. Seriously.
As long as they don't make everything darker in the end.
Right?
You're too young to be such a pessimist.
I'm a realist.
The last time your friend was in our life, I went through a lot of shit.
So…
I know, I'm… I'm sorry.
-How can I make up for the past? -It's fine, forget it.
No, no, no. I'm sorry. You're right.
You suffered a lot because of me.
I wasn't there. I failed you as a father.
But, you know, I promise you, this time,
I'm not going to mess things up. I'm…
I'm going to try harder.
Trust me, please.
It's okay, Dad.
Cooking a good meal can get a little messy.
If you want, I can sleep in the other room.
No need.
You know, people laugh at me.
To them, I'm just a pathetic husband of a Bollywood star.
Wherever we go, people fall all over you.
And then they notice me. "Oh. He's here too."
A fake smile, a quick hello.
Obviously, they can't ignore me. They have an obligation.
After all,
I'm married to a star.
You know why people are always so happy to see me?
Because they're just returning the happiness I've given them.
If you want to receive something, you first have to learn how to give.
Forget other people. When have you given me an opportunity?
At least accept that you've never even given me a chance.
I get emotional.
I get out of control. You know why?
Because I've only had one goal in life.
And that is to love you.
For that, I'm willing to live in your shadow.
But please don't leave me.
Please don't leave me.
-Hey, hero. Listen, come with me. -What are you doing?
-I'll take you to heaven. -Get away.
I have a lot of practice in expensive cars like yours.
-Leave me alone. -Listen, hey, handsome.
-Don't touch me! -We'll have a good time--
-You fucking faggot! -Let me go!
-Let me go! Didi! -Fucking bitch!
Didi!
Something's happening! Come on!
Avi!
Ma…
-Avi? What happened? -Ma.
-I… -What happened?
-I… -It's okay. Come…
Were you staring at me all night?
Very creepy, Mom.
Take this.
Aren't you upset?
It doesn't make a difference if I'm upset.
What matters is what you think about yourself.
I just feel ashamed.
Avi, do you want to share something with me?
You know, life becomes very difficult,
when we start lying to ourselves.
How long can we keep pushing down our feelings?
You can share anything with me. Anything.
And whatever it is, I will accept it.
Okay.
So…
Can I ask you something?
You know, there's no easy way to ask this.
Are you gay?
Please… please don't tell anyone.
I'm so sorry, Mom.
-No, no. It's okay. -I'm really sorry.
Don't say that.
You are everything to me.
I love you.
And nothing can change that.
Nothing can change that.
And you have nothing… nothing to be ashamed of. Okay?
And never think of yourself as alone. Okay?
I'm with you. Forever.
It's okay.
It'll all be fine, okay?
You've given your whole life to those people.
Will you ever take care of your own, or not?
-Harilal, I need to tell you something. -Sure.
I signed the contract today.
I sold this place.
And the offer was good.
There's no room for old-timers like us anymore.
Right.
"Time cannot stand still."
"What was new yesterday, is old today."
"And all we can do is toil along the way."
You should've been a poet instead of a painter.
But then the same problem. Plenty of respect… but no money.
That's for the guys who put up computer posters.
It's too much.
All these years, people have come here and enjoyed your art.
It's for that.
How many times have I told you? No lights at night.
Subtitle translation by: Sanjay Malhotra