Yes? Everything is fine.
No, no problems.
As you wish. Yes. I'll do it right away. Okay.
What the fuck is this?
How am I the asshole here? She was the one who left me.
For a woman.
That's what bruised your ego, right?
Look, I really don't care if you left me for a woman, a man, or for an ass.
But I'm the one who's toxic. Why, because I'm a man?
We don't have any rights?
We just have to be politically correct and listen to their lectures on feminism.
Even though she's the one who walked out.
Really?
Who didn't come home for weeks at a time?
I had no clue.
Where he went or who he was with.
He was the one who gave up, not me.
Look, Sheila, Gaurav, you both have valid complaints.
Divorce is messy.
Now the issue is the custody of your son.
Vihaan is secure.
He's happy with his mothers. And he's going to stay with us.
So, what, two mothers and no father? Great parenting.
Miss Roy, you've been the sole custodian.
But Vihaan is turning six now.
So legally, Gaurav has the same rights. In fact, more.
I mean, we can always go to the court and fight it out.
But I strongly recommend that you three settle this out-of-court.
I mean, for Vihaan's sake.
And it's my duty to inform you,
judges are extremely harsh about same-sex parenting.
They're not sympathetic. But it's up to you.
I am cheap, but you're crazy! You're not normal!
Gaurav, we got your point. We don't want to fight anymore.
Please. Okay, we'll find some solution. Maybe out of court. Right?
Out of court?
Wait, just…
-What do you mean by "out of court"? -Yes, sir?
No, sir, I had a family emergency.
What?
Yeah.
The entire area.
Okay. Sure.
Sir, any witness?
-Did the neighbors notice anything? -Sure.
They noticed an aroma
coming from his apartment after three days.
So they all rushed over to see what brand of perfume he uses.
Sir, Nikhil More has been informed to take extra precaution.
And I've also sent two of my sub-inspectors.
Sir, we shouldn't have told Nikhil about Billy's murder so soon.
If he thought we didn't know,
then at least we could've tracked his moves.
Isn't that what you've been doing for the past two weeks?
Tracking his moves?
-Saxena. -Sir.
I need the full forensic report of the crime scene by tonight.
Sir.
Sir!
Sir, this is what we found during our search at Anamika's house.
Pieces of a necklace.
The same necklace she wore the night of the award ceremony.
Sir, there was a struggle in Anamika's bedroom that night.
Maybe she and Nikhil had a fight.
He's a key person of interest for us, sir. Please.
That's all you got from raiding Anamika's house?
Trivedi, do you have any idea
what I've had to put up with, because of your stunt?
This is a star's family. The media's been hovering like vultures.
One mistake from our side, and they'll hang us.
Saxena will lead the case now.
-Sir, Nikhil is the prime suspect. -Nikhil did not kill this makeup artist!
You were interrogating him yourself at the time of the murder.
Sir, we don't have time to bring Saxena up-to-date.
Whoever killed Billy will slip away by then.
Anamika only has a few hours left. If she's even still alive.
Trivedi, it is out of your league now. No more discussion.
This is why I hate Bollywood cases.
It's like a circus around here. All for some stupid heroine.
Ma'am, can I ask you something?
Why don't you like Anamika Anand?
It's not a question of like or dislike.
She is just a victim for me. It's my case, that's it.
But there's something about her, right?
She's survived this business for the last 20, 30 years.
I mean, her male co-stars have long gone. But she's still got her stardom,
when actresses face so much harassment in this industry.
Don't tell me about sexism.
All I'm trying to say is…
If you don't understand her, how are you going to find her?
I'm Anamika. Avi's mom.
I've never done anything like this before.
We are very private people.
Really?
Then why are we here?
I have a friend who's struggled a lot with mental health.
He was talking about therapy.
So I thought, maybe it could help us too.
Avi, how do you feel being here?
I think it's bullshit.
-Why? -'Cause you're trying to label me.
-Who is? -You.
Even her.
And what are we labelling you as?
My son is gay.
Is that true, Avi?
What difference does it make?
It doesn't necessarily.
What do you think?
Your sexuality makes a difference?
Ma'am, I have an image.
And if this information comes out, it'll change everything.
This is all people will talk about.
And everything I've done, just fades out.
-So being gay fades you out? -No, I…
-I don't want to let anyone down. -Who?
My friends.
Mom.
Even Dad.
I don't want to hurt them.
You think that the people who love you will be hurt to know your truth?
Anamika, what was it like growing up for you?
What?
What does it matter?
We're talking about Avi.
Sometimes our childhood affects the lives of our children.
My childhood was very different than Avi's.
How so?
It was not… normal.
I had a lot of responsibilities. I was always working.
By your own will?
No.
What is it that you want in life?
I just want Avi to be happy. He should be free to live as he is.
Because you were denied the same in your childhood.
-Maybe. -And what do you want?
I just told you.
You told me what you want for Avi.
What do you want for yourself?
What does it matter?
Please focus on Avi.
No, Ma, I want to know.
I just want what every mother wants.
That my children should be happy, healthy.
I want…
I don't know.
I'm so sorry. Didn't mean to scare you like this.
You'll have to excuse my wife.
Every little thing startles her these days.
I don't blame her. Two strangers walking into your house like that.
No, no, not at all.
Anamika ji, your house is to die for.
Must be tough, no? Leaving so many memories behind.
Come, I'll show you the bedroom. Please come.
This is such a beautiful house.
What are you doing? Who are these people?
They're interested in buying the house.
And they're rich, so we'll get a good price.
-I am not selling my house. -This house belongs to the bank.
-So, this is your solution? -What other choice do we have?
Your movie is going to bomb. And then we'll be totally sunk.
-Let's grab what we can get. -Excuse me, Nikhil.
Come, let me show you the bedrooms.
Yeah, this side.
-Is it done? -"Done"?
If we sell this house, there's one thing you can count on.
Wherever we go, there won't be space for you.
-Hello? -What are you doing?
Don't ask. You?
I just wrapped my night shoot.
Okay, listen. The music team from my next film wants to have a session.
I invited them up to my farmhouse.
Anu, you should come too.
Are you crazy?
You worked all night. Go home and get some sleep.
How can a guy sleep with Anamika Anand in his life?
Hey, reminds me of a poem…
The sun still dawned in your absence, but I found no solace without you.
I can't come.
My kids are here.
I know. So, bring the kids with you.
You said that Avi loves music. He'll learn a few things.
-You want to meet my children? -Of course I do.
-Anu… -Manish…
Anu, it's a beautiful day.
And I want to spend it with you and the kids. End of discussion!
I don't want to hear any excuses, okay? Please, please come.
I'll see you. Bye.
A shocking and tragic turn of events.
The body of Anamika Anand's makeup artist has been found at his home.
Did Anamika's kidnapper think that the makeup artist was on to him?
Did the makeup artist have information about Anamika's whereabouts?
Look, we don't have any concrete proof
that this is related to Anamika's disappearance.
No further questions please.
All this, just moments before the music launch of Anamika's new film.
This will be the first time
Anamika's family is appearing in public after her disappearance.
All eyes are on them
to see how her family will cope with these difficult times.
Boss shouldn't have stuck you on security detail.
Are you okay?
Look at them. They are just a mess without her.
No one knows what to do.
Manish sir! Manish sir!
Please step aside.
Don't smile so much.
You're supposed to be sad about your wife, remember?
Thank you.
Now our film's gonna be a huge hit.
I'm sure.
What do you think?
This isn't the same Manish Khanna.
Look at the mess he's made of himself.
It's like something is eating him up inside.
Wow.
-Hi, Avi. -Hey. That's a nice place you've got.
-Thank you so much. -That's Samar.
-Hey. -How are you?
Ma… Ma…
It's just Manish Khanna and us?
His film team will be here too.
-Hello. -Hello.
Please come.
Very nice.
So this is it.
This is the entire house. And consider it your own.
We'll jam in a while. Till then, make yourselves at home.
There's a basketball court in the back. And if you want, we can jump in the pool.
Pool for sure.
-Avi. -These are beautiful. How old is it?
It's very old. And it's killed many people.
But its trigger isn't here…
Careful. It's loaded.
Avi, put it back. Please.
No, it's not loaded.
Have you ever used it?
What a lovely view, right?
Should we go for a walk?
I have to finish my assignment.
You brought your assignment here, Amu?
So should I be sorry for being responsible?
Somebody has to be, right?
Anu, you need to relax.
I think this is the best thing you could have done for yourself today.
Yeah.
Avi, you have a really good sense of music.
I… I don't know. I mean…
No, no, he's really talented.
So, Avi, do you sing? Or do you play something?
Actually, a bit of both. But I'm more interested in music theory.
-I didn't know that. -Sorry, I have a question.
I'm not that well-read… I dropped out of school.
That's okay, Avi did too.
Avi, what's music theory?
Music theory is… Please.
-Sure? -Yeah, go ahead.
It's basically the language of music.
I mean, the things used in composing a song…
All of that is music theory. Whether it's instruments, the rhythm, even the style.
There are a lot of definitions out there.
I mean, if you're interested, I can elaborate.
I want to know.
Have you ever listened to a song in a language you don't understand?
But you still responded to it?
So, that's the power of the composition, which is theory.
And that's what really excites me.
So when singers like Leonard Cohen and Bob Dylan, when they make their music,
that's what I'm always wondering… how they got their sound.
Hopefully someday I'll find that too. Maybe when I figure out who I am and…
Yeah.
You know what I think, Avi?
The truth is…
Your voice is your music.
And you should celebrate that.
Cheers.
-Hi, Dad. -Hey, Amu-Chamu.
-How are you, my dear? -I'm okay.
-I miss you. -I miss you too.
I'll see you tonight. You're having fun?
Not really.
Why?
Just…
What happened? You don't like Lonavala?
Lonavala? No.
We're at Manish Khanna's farmhouse.
What? What are you talking about?
Was Anamika's makeup artist murdered?
Have you found Anamika's body? Please answer this.
Who are the prime suspects?
Guys, I already told you, no questions related to the investigation. Please.
Anamika and her team have worked very hard on this movie.
Please, respect that.
Okay?
-Hi. -Hi.
-Thanks for coming. -Thanks for inviting.
-Can we go somewhere and talk? -Yes.
It's so nice to finally be outside.
You know, ever since I was a kid, Billy Uncle has been with my mom.
He was her best friend, and…
He was so kind.
He was so funny.
He's always been so supportive.
He stood by our family and…
I can't understand why anyone would want to hurt him. I just…
It doesn't make any sense to me.
I'm so sorry.
You've just lost your mom,
and I keep talking about my problems. It's--
-No, it's fine-- -I'm really, really sorry.
You didn't know your mom at all?
Only from a distance.
Anamika ma'am looks so beautiful in the movie, doesn't she?
Magical.
Whenever I see her, I'm reminded of you.
I wish.
But you're not pretty like her.
Thanks.
No, I mean…
She's a classic beauty, right?
You see her once, and in that one glance… That's it.
That's it.
You…
You reveal yourself slowly.
But once someone sees your beauty, it's…
It's hard to get you out of their heart.
Have you packed for New York yet?
No, I've still got a whole week.
But the first break's after three months.
Then I'll come for sure.
I was thinking…
This is the longest we've ever been away from each other.
Ever since I was seven and I spent that…
Summer in Australia.
Yeah, but you won't come back this time.
Why?
It's fucking New York City, Samar.
You'll have new friends there.
You'll have a new life.
Probably.
But I won't make new friends.
If you tell me not to.
What are we doing, Avinash?
Taking advantage of Manish Khanna's farmhouse
because he's crazy about my mom.
Stop being a smart-ass.
We're… best friends, right?
Fuck that. I don't want to be your best friend.
You know, every morning when I wake up…
The first person I think about is you.
I check my phone every five minutes, hoping that you texted me.
In fact, I don't have a single memory that doesn't involve you.
And I can't leave, thinking all these years,
it was in my head, it was my imagination.
You're a part of me, Avinash.
I've waited my whole life for you to tell me that… I'm a part of you too.
You're gonna have fun in New York, okay?
Who does this Manish Khanna think he is?
It's time we take care of the situation once and for all.
Okay. Then that's the plan.
Avi?
-Hi. -Hi!
-What are you doing? -The music team left?
Yeah, I just sent them off.
What's wrong, Anu?
I was checking the news feed, unfortunately.
"The plan to reunite Manish and Anamika
may have sounded like a good idea at first.
But will nostalgia really sell tickets?
Given the age of these stars, it could be a major disaster.
After all, no one wants to watch their parents have sex, do they?"
To hell with them.
Fine, let's say people don't want to see us together anymore. So what?
I mean, imagine this…
A sensational, tragic finale to our careers.
The biggest flop of our lives. It would be great.
Producers would stop calling…
Reporters would stop asking us stupid questions…
And then we'll be free.
Free for what?
Free for London.
Pick up where we left off?
Once again.
I don't know.
Mother always used to say
about the women in our family,
"Famine for thirteen months of the year."
Just when you think your sadness is about to end…
one more month is added to the year.
That's what's happened to me.
Whenever I've wanted something…
with all my heart…
it's slipped out of my reach.
What are you saying? Do you know who you are?
The person you are, all of you…
I love you.
And I love everything about you.
And this time
I'm not giving up on you.
I can't.
God knows what I would do if I lose you again.
Manish sir, how was the experience for you?
It was nice.
How did it feel working with Anamika after so many years?
It was great.
Sir, one question…
Wait till you see the film.
The superstar couple is going to light up the screen all over again.
Next question.
Sir, Manish sir…
What's going on, Manish sir? We came to get a soundbite from you.
Throw us a bone here.
I know who you are. You are that… asshole, Pappu Kaushik.
You're the one that writes shit about Anamika.
You didn't even leave her kids alone.
What are you talking about?
Fucking piece of shit.
Excuse me, sir. You may be a star, but I'm a reporter.
You're attacking the press?
Just because you're the press, you think you own us?
You keep picking away at us until we're dead.
That's how Anu died. And, motherfucker, you're the one who killed her.
-Okay-- -Are you nuts?
He's on drugs.
How can he say that?
-He's blaming us?! -He has no right to say that.
Do you have any respect for the press? We're not going to be intimidated.
Dad!
The music company gave us this room.
We can rest here until the event is over.
We shouldn't be in here.
It's okay. I don't want to go back downstairs.
Should I order us something to eat?
-I'm scared. -Of who?
Everything's a mess.
My life's never been easy.
But I worked really hard to make it better. All by myself.
Everyone used to call me crazy.
They said I was an idiot, I was stupid for always dreaming.
Why did I have to go and dream? Now I'm all alone. And it feels like--
I want to talk to him!
Get out of my way!
Dad, are you okay?
Let's go, please!
-What the hell just happened? -No idea.
Tell me something. What do you see in her?
Anamika?
She, I mean… she captures your heart.
Her smile.
It melts your worries away.
Ma'am, what else is there? Someone who makes you feel that way…
gives you joy for a few moments…
makes you forget your problems, all your tensions.
That's all we want, isn't it?
I mean, it seems simple enough, but who can actually do that?
Maybe that's why they call it magic.
That's not magic.
It's power. Power.
This country that we live in…
Everyone needs an escape.
Some are looking for a fantasy. Others are looking for hope.
Most just need a dream.
Anamika is all these things for all these people.
But who is Anamika?
No one really knows.
I think she herself doesn't know who she is.
Anamika Anand,
who's spent her whole life
playing a new role everyday so convincingly,
changing characters just like she changes costumes,
how could she remember who she is?
What is real? What is not?
I made a mistake.
I shouldn't have judged her so quickly.
The truth is…
I feel sorry for her.
The person we're searching for is long lost.
Was there anyone in her life…
who she felt was her own?
Was there anyone in her life who she could truly trust?
-Bye. -Bye-bye.
Manish…
I made a decision.
This is what I want.
Family, love… a simple life.
You are what I want.
Hello?
Amu! Amu? Listen…
-Ma? -Listen…
Ma?
Ma!