Original subtitles

Hello? - Mr. Pappu. . ?

This is Zakhia Sheikh. He said that a new film is being made.

And there might be a role for my daughter Nikhat in it.

''My heart swings, my body sways. ''

''My heart is becoming restless. ''

''Who is playing the flute?''

No! No! What are you doing?''

''My heart swings, my body sways. ''

''My heart is becoming restless. ''

You are useless.

''Who is playing the flute?''

''My heart swings, my body sways. ''

''My heart is becoming restless. ''

''Who is playing the flute?''

''My heart swings, my body sways. ''

''My heart is becoming restless. ''

''Who is playing the flute?''

No. No. Come on. . once more.

The name is Nikhat.

The name is Nikhat.

Greetings, Pleased to meet you.

The name is Nikhat.

Greetings, Prem Sahib.

The name is Nikhat.

So Chaubey, how do you like the poster?

Khosa, in your eyes Prem Kumar is still a superstar

Think about Mr. Malkani also. He has spent money.

This new actor, Ravinder, has done a great job. .

Give him more prominence on the poster

Maybe then your film will have a chance at success

Chaubey, head for the door. .

I don't think we'll be doing any business even in the future

because this poster is going to remain the same.

It is showing you the restlessness of the superstar Prem Kumar.

After a long gap one of his films is releasing.

Ok. Enough.

How's Ravinder's new film doing?

Doing well. . the storyline was good.

And even Ratanbala is in the film.

Shaukat, even Ravinder is talented.

Thank you, sir. - I did not notice anything especial.

Now throw it away.

I don't want to hear anything. - Listen Mr. Pappu. .

Oh Ratan !

What's the matter Ratanbala? This is not done.

There's a limit to insolence! - This is not done, Bala

It was just phenyl

What's wrong, Mr. Khosa?

What's the matter?

Prem sahib, I'll pack up. We all are here to make films

No slavery here. Phenyl will of course stink on clothes

If phenyl is not used, clothes will be infested with fungus

The new hero Ravinder is on the line

Prem sahib, she is a nice girl

Tell her not to be a fool. - Attend the phone

Mr. Khosa !

Heard you're spending a lot of time with Ravinder these days. .

One has to make an effort. Ravinder's film is a success.

I see. - It's his time to enjoy the attention. .

Have a word with Ratanbala.

This money is far too less.

Do shower some attention on me too, Khosa.

When we call for a limousine then we pay for it.

Your daughter is just ordinary so you'll get only this much.

Listen, come here. - Coming boss.

Mr. Pappu, please listen. At least give us taxi money.

Amazing. . here you're laughing. .

there Khosa's almost having a heart attack!

So, what do I do? Just have four songs in this film. .

And you're doing everything else. .

And I'm very grateful. .

This is the last time I am doing it for you. - I see.

In the next film if everything revolves around you. .

. . you can find somebody else to entertain you. .

Calm down. . Ratanbala. - Let me go.

Losing your cool is not a good idea.

Prem, ready?

Music

Camera

1, 2, 3, 4.

''Those eyes. . ''

''A sigh just stops. . ''

''. .on my lips''

''Those eyes downcast. ''

''A sigh just stops on my lips''

''O madman, why do you. . ''

''. .flit about gatherings?''

''You know you will burn. . ''

''. .so why kiss the flame?''

Hands off!

Why are you holding my hand.

I'll let you go when you have to enter

Am I a dog that you have to keep me on a leash? Can't you just tell me?

Entry. - Sorry

Cut!

Shyamol. . - Yes?

who's that girl?

Who sir? That's Ms Ratanbala

The one standing behind your producer? In a grey sari.

Nikhat. She was a dancer,

now bitten by the acting bug. - I see

She's done bit roles in a couple of films. - I see.

''Tomorrow I won't be there. ''

''Those eyes downcast. ''

''A sigh just stops on my lips''

''O madman, why do you flit about gatherings?''

''You know you will burn so why kiss the flame?''

5- 1. Premji to serve.

She's been passionate about acting since childhood

She watches a movie many times over. .

and at home enacts the heroine's part

Shut up and let me speak to her

I repeat

You will have to work your butt off. Are you willing?

Yes. - Go over there

Go on

Now come walking towards me

What happened? Come.

You didn't say action

All right. Action

Is Mr. Kumar not going anywhere today?

The boss has a new catch. He's not going anywhere.

You are disgusting. - Maybe, but my heart compels me

Trample such a heart. - My heart is under your feet

All you have to do is take the trouble to do it

Hit me. - Yes. .

What yes? Hit me!

''If our eyes meet, all hell will break loose. ''

''With desire so strong, Nothing will hold us back. ''

''So lets take our chances''

''In this life full of sorrow. ''

What are you doing?

Nikhat, until we're not comfortable with each other, come closer,

how can we work well together?

Really! I feel I'm falling in love with you

Everything is fine. 1st part. Ok. Sir.

Rolling. . Action !

Even if I burn, do place your burning desires. .

before him

Look, he's coming

Cut! Cut!

What is happening? !

This is how they met. .

Zafar and Nikhat.

Zafar Ali Naqvi, my childhood friend,

younger in years,

but much wiser

At 24, he had already published two novels and several short stories.

He was a rising star in the world of Urdu literature.

Once, his family was well known in Lucknow. .

But that's all gone now, and only the ruins remain

Their only aim in life was enjoyment.

And when idle fight like dogs for property.

Bloody witch ! Stay away from my children. I'm sure,

you'd even poison them. - Shut up!

Lallan, pack my bags. I'm going to my mother's

I'll be pleased if you make kebabs for me, sweetheart

Why must you bear such humiliation?

It's ok, son.

His father's conduct. . would hurt his mother everyday.

He couldn't bear it.

But in that devastated house, another story was writing itself

In the heart of his father's fourth wife, Tahira. .

a dangerous and dark desire was surfacing

A desire for Zafar

What're you doing? Get away from here.

Won't you forgive me now?

Zafar regretted till his dying day, the fact that he didn't say yes,

but childhood wounds never heal - Zafar, listen to me

Take me also with you

There are many things that are just impossible

Even if you want to do something you can't do anything.

After his father's death, Zafar sent his mother away. .

. .to her sister in London and came over to Bombay. . to live with me

He used to work in a press during the day. .

And at nights, while we'd visit whorehouses. .

. .and drink ourselves to death. .

. . he'd sit and write his novels

At number 10 is the song for people who. .

Tell your friend to lay off! Why does he waste my time?

I thought he was here to enjoy, but he wants to discuss politics!

Zafar, what are you doing?

And sometimes when I was otherwise occupied. .

. .on the sly he would read the scripts. .

I am not boasting. .

but I can write far better than that

Moron ! What have I been telling you for the last six months?

Why don't you write? Write

I'll talk to Prem Kumar if you wish? What do you say?

''Come to me, my love''

''Come to me, my love''

''I beg of you''

''I beg of you''

''I'm the flame of the lamp. . ''

''Burning eternally with desire. ''

Every actress is not Ratanbala.

''Burning eternally with desire. ''

You'll fall flat on your face.

And right into your arms.

I have an intuition, this film is going to be a smash hit

Know why?

Because he didn't see his failure coming

But I do, Mr. Khosa

I see my career going nowhere

And you guys don't give a damn ! - What are you saying?

Panditji, let me speak

I do care. . - My foot!

Of course, I care. My money is riding on this film

Then before you lose more money, stop the production

That's not possible

Sir, he's my friend Zafar

Please wait a while we are discussing something important

Listen to me and change the script.

Times are changing. The audience. .

You must've asked me to sit, I probably didn't hear

So have you read the script in detail?

Tell me what you think of it

People lose their politeness pretty quickly in this place

Meanwhile, cut the crap, and let's get to the point

In this age you are showing Chandramukhi. .

Why is the heroine constantly moaning?

At least in one scene she should tell Devdas,

Dev Babu, you know why you hate your father so much?

Because when you look inside yourself, you find him. .

You are as much selfish.

Mr. Khosa, cancel the shoot for a couple of days

Don't worry, I'll pay the bills. Shyamol. .

. .get your friend over tomorrow

''Oh beloved ! Oh beloved. . ''

I am used to solitude

Just look out of the window. . the chaos on the street. .

. .the cries of the coachmen, the tea-vendor. .

. . here everyday is a festival,

The banter of boys, beggars pleading in the name of Allah,

the rich alms-givers. .

That's what you call being passionate

That's fine, Khosa sahib

The set is standing there for so many days.

Should I dismantle it? - That's your problem.

I'm also a filmmaker, I also have passion

Why don't you go and do some other business?

How many things should I look into?

It is only a set. Let it stand.

Don't disturb me

Do not be sad, my love, whores are used to solitude

Just look out of the window. . the chaos on the street,

the cries of the coachmen. .

Do you even realise what you are saying?

Feel the words, understand the solitude,

I should see what you describe. .

Forget it. I told you, it requires real hard work

You are not up to it

Sir. - What is it?

How are you, Zafar? - Fine, sir

I don't know if you meant what you said the other day,

but it sure as hell helped us. Our story was really stale

You are talented. If you stick around, you will go places

But as of now, I'm not sure where this lady is headed

You know the background of the character she is playing. .

. .explain it to her

Also work on her diction

''O beloved, I am delicate. Be careful. ''

Now that's a tune worthy of our greatest music composer!

I told you I'm not interested in coaching her.

Nikhat, you're still in costume?

He should have waited for my confirmation.

I've booked a table at Gaylord. - I've still got some work to do

Where is that slave driver? Where is he?

I'll find him. And you, please be quiet

This is Sharda

You must've seen her films. - Who doesn't know her?

That was long long ago.

I'm this baby's foster mother

So what did you say your name was? - Zafar. How do you do?

I do it very well. How do you do it?

Stumped him

Back home, we are formal at first meetings

I could've replied though. - Wow! I love challenges

Nikhat, please come here. - I'll be back. - Hurry up

Cheers. - Thank you

So how do you find our industry?

I don't know why I feel that. .

it's hard to survive here without a godfather

First you've to find a godfather and then work to shirk him off.

Though Prem Kumar himself introduced me to Nikhat. .

I think it's time Nikhat broke free from his clutches.

Now the entire song will be picturised on you.

''My love, my beloved. . ''

''I can't sleep anymore''

''While you sit in your palace. . ''

''. . having a party''

''The folds of the sheet hide my desires for you. . ''

''. . as I writhe and squirm in bed''

''Tormented in separation''

''Tormented in separation''

''Separation. ''

''Separation tears me apart, my love. ''

Get the camera here

Pakia, pan left

Yes Panditji? - Premji, you have changed all my scenes

Who's the new jerk you've asked to write now?

You've completely changed it.

What are you saying? You are the one who gave it a new twist. .

. .the night before. You forgot?

I must've had one too many, sir. - Trust my memory, Panditji

Take two. - Action

I hate my father! - Hashim sahib, you know. .

why you hate your father so much?

Because, when you look inside,

you find him inside

You are as much selfish.

The only difference is. .

he was proud of his own identity,

Brilliant. Acting with Prem Kumar. .

. .and not faltering even for a moment

This girl is amazing

She'll make someone really rich some day

She's a treasure!

He has found a gem.

How did this witch get here, damn !

I told you guys to inform her!

You thought she won't find out? You gave all her scenes to Nikhat

Prem Kumar is fooling around with Nikhat. .

. . now this witch will scream at me!

Good morning. How are you?

Nikhat, you go inside.

Quick, some tea for madam

Ten minutes break

That's Zafar. I was going to call. .

This is not done

I said, this is not done!

Kukku, call the ambulance. - For you?

No for Ratanbala ! She needs treatment.

How are you?

Don't get paranoid. It's your scene as well.

Just that I felt unwell in the morning. .

. .so I told them to inform you. .

. .that the shoot has been cancelled

Then I felt better, and told them not to cancel the shoot

We felt it wasn't quite right to first tell you that. .

the shoot was cancelled and then it was not

That's why we thought we'd do your scenes tomorrow

It's just a trivial matter, Nikhat, and you are. .

I meant, Ratan

As long as I'm here, your role will remain exactly as it was

Go away!

Let go

Nikhat! Give me a break, darling

She did the same bloody thing, when she was on her way up

Now, you don't feel sorry for her

She attempts suicide like the rest of us visit our grandparents

Granny, I'm here! I can't be long ! Pop a pill ! Bye!

Please!

Khosa, Go and sit with her

Pappu, go get the money!

It's the fifth time she has attempted suicide

. .always unsuccessful. Does she take expired pills or what?

Hey Ratan dear. .

Nikhat, we won't be shooting for some time

Go and rehearse with Zafar. Alright?

Prem sahib! The mad woman has slit her wrist now!

Please do something.

The world is like a child's play in front of me. .

. .and I witness this drama day after day

Don't ask what condition I am in thanks to you

How many times have I told you. . if it rains, stay where you are!

Take your clothes off

You should've taken a taxi

Taxi ! As though we're rolling in money.

Heat some water for me, Sheikh Bi

How do you pronounce it? Khalisa? Kalisa?

That's your father?

No, that is my father. Siraj Sheikh. He was a writer.

Let the oceans ahead continue to lash their waves.

I'm telling you. Once more he gets on my case. I'll quit.

The earlier man was fine. This is very tough.

Can't we sit in another room and shut the door?

You must've realised by now that I'm not a rapist. .

Don't ask how I am without you.

Hello? Sehar!

How are you, my child? And how's your brother?

Put him on.

How are you, son? When are your vacations starting?

Sure. Of course, you are coming to Bombay

Mummy. Sarfaraz, it's Nikhat. Salaam. Bless you

Now listen to me

Ammi will come there and take you to Ahmedabad

Yes, to our aunt's place

Don't argue with me

I'll come over as soon as I find time

Bye. God be with you.

Nikhat, this guy Michael who keeps hanging around your house. Who's he?

He's my mother's. . friend.

He was a neighbour. Mother was alone. They got close.

It's not easy being alone.

Aren't you asking very personal questions?

Forgive me, but I'm from Lucknow. A little nosy.

And where do you live?

Where girls are barred.

My aunt. - No way!

It's you ! Come on in

No. . I'll leave. I don't want to ruin your evening

You guys are already embarrassed. .

Correction. They are being formal

Whatever!

Please come in. We're bored of seeing ugly faces here

Now come on. - Welcome

All right

''My love, come over every Sunday''

''My love, come over every Sunday''

''My love, come over every Sunday''

''I love you'' ''Get lost''

''I love you'' ''Get lost''

Why are you so stuck up? Your dad was such a swinger. .

He would have disowned you

Sorry. Wrong question

''I'll feed you eggs. ''

''My love, come over every Sunday''

''My love, come over every Sunday''

''My love, come over every Sunday''

Well, when Shyamol mentioned your father,

why did you get upset?

Is it necessary to puke out everything that's on your mind?

It could be a touchy issue for me

What if I ask you a personal question. . ?

Ask

What do you want from life?

That it should be better than it was

Your mother called, she's looking for you

Prem Kumarji had sent a car for you

I told them you are here, so the car's coming to pick you up

The rehearsals . . I almost forgot

Premji is a very busy man. Rehearsals at 2 am

How could you. . ?

Who gave you. . ?

Shyamol. . will you see me off?

Where were you?

I've been waiting for over two hours.

Sit

Noni Da, where have you been? - Here. . and already regretting it

Happy birthday. - Thank you

This is Khosa's party

Welcome Nonida. - Khosa, the new hero Ravinder is here

Ravinder, how are you? !

Greetings! - Greetings!

The role which you were talking about only Ratanbala can do it.

Yes of course. - Hello! - It's 12 o'clock.

Happy birthday to you

Happy birthday dear Prem Kumar

Happy birthday to you

One minute

One minute

One minute One minute

I just have two people in my life

Only two

My son. .

and my friend Prem Kumar

In which case there is no point in me sticking around, Khosa sahib

You are just a bloody star, Ravinder

But his friend. He's my brother. I can do anything for him

Not tonight

Mr. Raj, where are you going?

Send me your novel, I'll read it

Really, I mean it. It's very good. Come here.

Have you met Zafar?

He's a very talented boy

You can read Urdu, right? Read his novel

I will, if you say, Noni Da

. .with the same vision and intelligence

One minute. . one minute

Wrong. The news is false. - Premji, I don't reveal secrets

But I'm a very emotional guy, not my fault though

I know you're very hurt.

This wedding is a compulsion.

What can I do?

Nikhat, you are born for greatness, not to be someone's wife

You'll be doing grave injustice to your talent

Your exceptional talent will make you immortal

That's your destiny, not me

May I try? - Why? You think I can't drive?

Stop the car

What happened?

This was the first producer. .

whose office I was taken to

How could anyone rape. .

. .a 14 year-old girl?

I mean, she is struggling to free herself from you. .

and you are forcibly. .

Hail Kali, Goddess of Calcutta ! May my aim be true!

''Now that my beloved has chosen to be indifferent''

''I fear my fate, I admit. ''

''In the darkness that my life is, help seems faraway. ''

Who is it? Who is it?

'' Oh, what do I seek? In quest of an unknown purpose. ''

''Why is my heart restless?''

''Why is my heart so piqued?''

''Oh, what do I seek? In quest of an unknown purpose. . ''

''Life is full of questions. ''

''Still more questions emerge. ''

''. .from everywhere. . ''

''Let alone a couple of them. . ''

''. .I'd pluck all of them. ''

''Pluck the stars from here. ''

''Pluck the stars from there. ''

''My crestfallen heart. ''

''Oh, what do I seek? In quest of an unknown purpose. . ''

''. .why is my heart restless?''

''It deceives me''

''Not happy with what life had to offer. ''

''My heart desired more. ''

''Even though pain is what came its way. ''

''Why does my heart still desire more pain, why is my heart restless?''

''Oh, what do I seek? In quest of an unknown purpose. . ''

''. .why is my heart restless?''

''It chooses its own destinations. . ''

''. . it even bridges distances. ''

''. .why is my heart restless?''

''. .why is my heart restless?''

By your love I swear. .

. .when the noose tugs at my neck, I shall not wince

To battle then, let us go! Attack!

Attack!

Attack!

Oh ! It's Mr. Prem.

She is not ordinary.

Nikhat's mother is briefing her about how to greet Prem Kumar's fiance

You are even prettier than I imagined

Thank you.

She is a brilliant actress. - Of course.

Excuse me. . - Please

Bravo

For the first time I feel, my daughter has grown up

She's grown up a little too much

Why am I such a crook?

I mean, why do I do all this?

What do you mean?

I'm going to get married

And then there's Nikhat

And sometimes it's just anyone,

even though it maybe once in a couple of months, but they are there

Is it that I'm a b * * * * *d? Or. .

is it that everyone is a b * * * * *d?

Everyone wants to do this?

The only difference could be,

I have the luxury of doing it.

Being with you is great

Really?

Off to sleep now?

Yes. - Well. .

And if you don't then. .

Mother will be waiting

Your mother's gone to sleep

Goodnight. - Goodnight.

Goodnight.

I told you I'll come.

So you put your to-be wife to sleep and came here. .

to your whore?

No answer? - Shut up

he doesn't have to marry me, just because he gave me a break

I'm not stupid enough to nurture that hope.

I'm fine with his decision.

How is that possible?

But what right does he have. .

As if. . I'm his keep.

Spare me!

Can I say something?

Why are you blaming just him?

You have used him as well

Whatever happened, you allowed it to happen

I thought you were different

When in fact, I myself didn't know what was happening

Nikhat!

Nikhat!

Nikhat!

Where did she go?

Nikhat! - Nikhat!

Action !

You. . ? - Let me go!

Cut it

I'm still the director, ain't I? Take him away

I thought the scene was over, so I said cut

Yes!

Let's rehearse the scene once, Nikhat

Get the hint, lets go. .

No, it's okay. .

. .take your time

Action !

Will wait for you.

I'm fine. Just get some balm.

Call Nikhat. The shot is ready.

What was Prem Kumar saying?

Zafar, what are you doing?

What am I doing?

Am I a fool?

Don't I know? Both disappeared.

Haven't you been taught to not interfere in other people's lives?

Get the Mahabaleshwar cottage cleaned.

Prem, give one rehearsal. - Ok.

What's wrong with him, Noni Da? Haven't you told him the good news?

You tell him. - Why don't you?

Your novel. .

Prem and I discussed it

If you butter me up,

I'll also let you write the screenplay

How are you going to tell him?

Meet our heroine

Please come.

Bengalis are talented, the film will certainly be a hit

Mr. Kapoor. .

Smile. Smile at that camera

Okay, enough. We'll see later

Dada, one picture please

Tell us what inspired you to write the story. .

Noni da, please come and sit down.

It was very good.

Start preparing for the next project

Noni da, all the best.

If you trust yourself, wage a bet

I didn't expect you to betray me, Zafar

You see, sir,

I could either betray you or betray myself

In your company, can anyone be happy?

Have pancakes.

What happened?

What is Panditji doing here?

And you want that girl over there to be the heroine?

Greetings

Dada, she has the intensity, trust me

You'll have to work on her a bit . . didn't I discover Nikhat?

In your language you call getting your dick up getting goose-bumps, eh?

Goosebumps!

You'd rather not hear what we call it actually

Hashim sahib, you know why you hate your father so much?

What is this? - The signing amount you'd given me.

Now that you aren't making the film, I'm returning it.

What will you do now?

C'mon here

Am I Khosa? Or am I your friend Shyamol?

I am Noni Ganguly. Noni Ganguly

I make the films that I want to make. Understand?

Did Prem Kumar get me into this industry. . ?

Why should I ask him before I make a film?

Noni Da. .

Please return my signing amount

I need it.

No Noni Da, no

What are you doing? Let go of my leg

Noni Da, did you call me. . ? - Let go!

First help Noni Da tie his dhoti and then he'll make your life

The younger brother becomes a freedom-fighter. .

. .the older one a jailor

The real story begins. .

. .when the younger brother seeks help from Gayatri

Listen, then we go back. .

. .and show their relationship.

You mean, Noni Da is making this film?

Who's playing Gayatri?

Noni Da listens to me these days.

Even if he does make it, what'll be the result? Uncle Sam's dick?

My husband is a jailor. He's only doing his duty

And I, mine

And if I don't help you?

Don't depend on me. It's impossible.

Forgive me, Gayatri

After father's death. .

. . my brothers will thrash her, throw her out.

''The father's home is left behind. ''

''I'm to my beloved's doorstep. ''

Goodbye

''Four palanquin-bearers. . ''

Come dear. Dear!

Come on. Come.

Filmfare for the best actress goes to Nikhat.

My wife Yashodra. . a great fan of yours

It's all because of you, Dada !

They're puppets, Dada. All on your fingers!

Change is the essence of life

Nikhat! What happened? - What is it?

She's not free.

I want to talk to her about her father

One minute. . leave him alone

Before his death, he'd say just one thing

He wanted to meet you and seek your forgiveness

Someone brought me here, so I thought I'd tell you

I might not get a chance again. - Nikhat,

What happened, dear?

Leave me please. Leave me.

Stop it please!

Why did you lie to me? - You can't tell a child everything

Please come with me

Look. Yes, I understand. You come on. Come.

What could I do? I was alone. . bringing up three children

I did what I thought was best. . what the circumstances allowed. .

I feel as if my entire chilldhood was a f* *king lie

Sorry

It's not Ammi's fault

I won't let my kids out of my sight even for two minutes

You mean, our kids?

Right now

Tonight

Tomorrow morning?

Shyamol is making all the arrangements

I already owe him a lot, and it's about time I did something for him

Hello? Hi, baby

Come on, the shot is ready

Let's go. - Don't be nervous

Just say the lines I've written. - No, I. .

Nikhat, where are you?

Ask her to come quickly

Shut the f* *k up! For God's sake, shut up

I don't get what you're saying. Start again.

I came home to tell Ammi about the wedding

Both of them were baffled. I thought it was because it was so sudden

I told him, every penny in the bank belonged to them

He lost every single penny gambling at the races

Come over here! Is she marrying? What kind of a joke is this?

You should have warned us, we wouldn't have announced the film!

This is India. Nobody f* *king goes to watch a married heroine's film

Just sit down, sir. What are you doing?

Who gave you this news? - The b * * * * *d has gone mad

Go and fix him. - He's always lying

It's up to you

''Oh, what do I seek? In quest of an unknown purpose. ''

Why aren't you taking a stand?

Zafar, Noni Da is here.

''Why is my heart restless?''

''Why is my heart so piqued?''

Let her work for another couple of years

Guru, Nikhat is an amazing actress. .

. .Why don't you cast her?

If Waheeda wasn't there, I would have

If she wasn't there then. .

Why is Nikhat doing the daily grind like us?

Why has Nikhat signed so many films?

Please. - Photograph please.

Get an autograph. - Thank you.

Can't write for other directors anymore

Either I'll direct my own film or I'll pack my bags

First sign your hero

''I know what trouble love is. ''

''I know what trouble love is. ''

Mr. Chhabra, I'm not writing your film

Shove the money up your ass. .

. .and breathe deeply.

It's a wonderful idea. Narrate the story to me

Now? - Of course

It's their wedding,

they are ruining their lives, let's ruin ours.

Your daughter is just going from Bandra to Khar.

For example, Guru Dutt sahib, Noni Da. .

It's not about experience

No one else can get the intricacies of this story

I won't let anyone else direct it

Look, the passion with which you told the story. .

Look Ravinder, Prem Kumar is a friend, and he's a star

You are also a star, and now you will become my friend

I'll make films with both of you. Not a problem

Any confusion? No. I'm financing it, not Prem Kumar

So let's do it?

Done

That's good. Congratulations

Just get Nikhat's dates and the rest I'll manage

Shyamol, how's your heroine? Block her dates for Zafar's film.

She can't possibly block her dates

How can you expect her to take three months out. .

and do your film? - If Ravinder can, why can't she?

Stop it. Both are different situations

You know, Ravinder is postponing Chabra's film

You can't expect us to dance to Ravinder's tunes

I'll talk to Ravinder. We'll make your film next year

Am I interfering in your work? So don't interfere in mine

Zafar, we could discuss this somewhere else

Why are you taking off on me?

I have nothing to gain out of it

You are the one who asked me to manage Nikhat's work

Now that I'm managing it, I'll do my best, won't I?

It's very sad, you are not doing the film

I wrote it just for you

Cut! Fantastic

Madam, what a shot you have given ! - Call Mr. Dev.

It's a small industry, Zafar,

only about a hundred people who matter. . very small

Out here, everyone knows everything

So tell me, why should I do your film?

Because nobody can enact this role better than you

Liar

Well. . it's true Nikhat was doing this role earlier

But now that she isn't,

there must be some reason I came to you rather than anyone else

Another lie

If you can't understand such a simple thing. .

. .I don't know why I'm wasting my time.

You must be very busy.

Goodbye

Such arrogance!

Now I see why Nikhat fell for you

The film is based. .

on my life.

If I had met somebody like you then. .

Somebody who understood me

and my relationship with my father

Maybe life would have been different

Khosa sahib, I'll be coming directly to the office

It didn't take you very long to throw me out of the film

Did you make soup for Zakhia, Sheikh Bi?

Come on. . the doctor told you to stay in bed

Come. Your spinal chord. . - Why is that asshole still here?

You didn't answer my question. - You give me an answer, Nikhat

Ammi wouldn't eat after we threw him out

I thought she'd get a stroke

And he. . he was lying drunk in some gutter

What could I do?

You tell me. - You know something, Nikhat?

All these sacrifices you say you are making. .

for the sake of your Ammi and your brother and sister

It's all a lie

You are doing it all for yourself

You can fulfill your wishes,

but when I'm making a film and trying to fulfill my wishes,

it hurts you

That's not a straight answer

Ratanbala is better than you for this role

She's not better than me

Are you trying to threaten me?

So far I'm only requesting you

You must've shared some relationship with my Ammi

For the sake of that relationship,

do us this one last favour

Cut

Ravinder. . once more

Lallan. . pack my things. I'm going to my mother's place

Get lost!

Stop it! He's your younger brother

Has everyone gone mad?

I know why you're upset with your father

Congratulations! You're a director!

''It's kind of strange. . ''

''. .this journey called life. ''

''Because you have to leave the place that you call home. . ''

''. .and then you try to find it again. . ''

''. . but everything is new, it's never the same. . ''

''Why does this wild heart of mine. . ''

''. . hurt the one. . it loves the most. ''

What is this that I'm hearing? Nikhat's working with Prem Kumar

I got a call from a friend. I'm sure you know about it.

Anyway, different lives, different stories

''Which place. . will you call home again?''

''Trust me, every new experience. . ''

''. . is just another bout with pain. ''

Better to work with Prem Kumar - Goodbye

''. .the lips quiver as they sing to stop the pain. . ''

''. .and to weather the storm, the heart finds a place to rest. . ''

''. .what can it do, there's too much rain. . ''

''O wanderer. ''

You're here, son?

At least forgive me now, son

Cut it! No Mr. Sahni. .

. .you are forgetting the status of your character

It's in your character to not lose his pride. .

. .even in his deathbed.

Stop this f* *king film right now

What's in the making here? A 20th Century Fox film?

It's been 135 days of shoot!

You're just doing one scene again and again ! Is this a joke?

Stop it! Do you keep an account? All are playing with my money!

Khosa sahib, please. .

Ratanbala, this is the end of this film

The end.

You are the producer. Whatever you decide will be the best

Darling. . - Try to understand

It's a technique. Unless I swear at these directors once a day. .

. .they don't work properly. But. .

I'm not going to tolerate another day of re-shooting

Go and reason with him before I pack this film up

I will

But Khosa sahib, this film will certainly be a hit

This film won't fail. - Sure?

Take my word. Come on

So lets continue.

Kukku, make a cheque of a thousand rupees in favour of Zafar

What the hell ! Is anyone even worried about the film?

Come on, let's start

Please. Four more shots to go

Lights. - Get a cold drink for Zafar sahib

Do me a favor. Before your useless sons come to kill me. .

What is it?

It would've been better if we had seen that film. - Yes.

Forgive me now at least! - Rubbish film! - I've got a headache.

Now that your film has been rejected so badly in its very first week

How do you feel?

The film is a flop,

in short

Money is not an issue, Kukku. I have farms in Jalandhar. .

They'll earn me enough to produce yet another film

But what will happen to Zafar? It's pack up time for him

Take us to the producer's house. Where I had gone today morning.

Okay, sir.

We're going for my work. Please smile. .

Introduce me to Nikhat baby

Greetings.

Nikhat baby will definitely be in the film

Ravinder as the male lead

Or Raj's brother Shammi

I'll write the story

I'll just be back. - Sit sweetheart

Where are you going?

Have a drink

No thanks

What's this? Now we'll be meeting everyday

Do have a drink

Get her a drink

So. . what other films are you acting in?

Don't ever get me to this sleazy place

How selfish are you !

Just this once I asked for your help

He was ready to produce my film

Was it anything compared to what your mother made you do. .

when you were fourteen? She even took you to Prem Kumar

Were you asked to do anything of that sort here?

Then why are you being holier-than-thou?

I shall pray to God, to grant me the opportunity. .

to serve you in every lifetime to come

Go on, my Lord

Your sacrifice will not go waste my love. .

Cut it!

Who is it? What's going on? Throw him out

Everything is okay. Carry on with the shoot

What the f* *k is going on?

Are you crazy?

Zafar, lets go outside I need to talk to you

Sorry. . sorry

But this scene is absolute crap

If you have to apologise, do it properly

What will you handle?

My totally split wide open ass? !

To hell with Zafar's film

It's more important for Madam to work. .

For this f* *ked up film,

you turned down. .

my film

Go away from here, Zafar. I'll come meet you later

Who the hell wants to meet you? Go and work with Prem Kumar

Earn lots of money! Just let me be.

It's easy to be ahead of your times, Zafar

''Clouds burst, rain showers. . ''

''In the storm of love. . ''

''I crave for you. . ''

''Tell me what you desire. . ''

Where is Nikhat?

I will wait upstairs for you

Let go of me!

I hope you enjoyed it

At least she was there for me. .

Where were you?

Where are you right now?

I was right there. You were the one who left me. .

the day I stopped being of any use to you

I'm no good right now, Nikhat

I can't take it anymore

I can't stay here

If I do, I'll ruin whatever little is left

I'm leaving

Come with me

You told me, there's no harm in thinking about one's own self

Right now, I'm thinking only about myself

Don't worry about me . . I'll be fine

Time passed. And I ( Shyamol) became a producer.

Cut.

Shauqat, Shyamol sahib is here

Address him with respect, he's become a producer now

Welcome, dear sir. Welcome

Welcome, dear sir. Welcome

''Just like a fragrance, he lives in every breath of mine''

''Like an intoxicant, he enters every pore''

''And still I wait everyday for him, when will my love come back to me''

''In my memories he left me, but in my dreams he returns everyday''

''Now, even the flame has been extinguished''

''But he shall come and light it up again''

Need the money

What could one say to Prem sahib?

People thought I made films with Nikhat's money

But who looked after Nikhat in times of need?

Me.

Dear Shyamol, People find us only if we want them to

I've been in London all this while

Often thought of returning to Bombay

But couldn't muster up the courage

Some people I want to avoid

Some who'd rather forget me

''6 1 went by with smiles and tears. . ''

''That was 1 96 2. ''

'''63 and '64, some calm, some clamour''

'''63 and '64, sad nights, happy days''

'' 1 96 5. . ''

Can't say about the industry,

I do hope old friends have forgiven me

This industry is not the same

While changing from black & white to colour, a lot has changed

I've also changed

And?

Also want to cast Prem Kumar

And the girl?

''Happy New Year''

Keep a watch on the whiskey, will you?

And Mary look at the. .

And how are you Sharda?

I don't want to dance with you

Go. . go away!

Can't he take ''no'' for an answer?

Disgusting ! He just doesn't seem to listen

Where were you?

I was right here

It's okay. Please continue

Why in the name of God did you go away?

Somebody had to be there for her

I betrayed you or anything

Anyway, I haven't married her

Get on.

She can't handle this place anymore

The mad desire to stay afloat, to reinvent the magic of your past. .

it's tough.

She'll die if she lives here anymore

But we can't live without this passion either. .

Look at me

I came back, didn't I?

Don't give me that f* *king crap

Just stay away from Nikhat

You have already screwed her up once,

don't do it again.

Is that clear?

Take care.

Have you given madam her medicines?

I'm booking our tickets for Nairobi

We are leaving next week

I think that gives you enough time to finish packing

I am going to see Dr. Shah

He's going to refer us to Dr. Bernard

Say your goodbyes,

because on the seventh day, we are going away, for a long-long time

Till you get well, ok?

''. . how do I tide over the dark night?''

''The night. ''

''The dark night. ''

''The dark night. ''

''The dark night. . ''

Hey. . good morning, baby. How are you this morning?

Zafar's script. He gave it to me last night to read

Sorry

Despite what we've been through Zafar,

despite the stupid animosities of our youth. .

. .you want to cast me in your film. I can't refuse

So who is going to play Nikhat?

Meaning? - Come on, there's nothing to hide.

It's our story

Just set in the world of dancers

If I'm playing myself,

Ravinder is playing you,

then who's playing Nikhat?

I don't give a damn if it's the best script in the world

Why did you read it?

I went to say my goodbyes

He was sleeping. The script was lying around

Why are you getting agitated? I just read the bloody thing

I know you ! Now you'll want to do the film

How many times have I told you, I don't like beans!

That's all there is. - Then you eat

It's not possible, you won't be able to take the strain

You'll die doing it

It'll be the last film of your life

And I don't want to lose you. Don't do this to yourself

Don't play with your life, Nikhat

Couldn't throw out you heroine!

Shaukat. What do I say?

The name of the film is Khoya Khoya Chand

Want the shot ready in 5 minutes!

Hurry!

I came to say something

What?

Thank you

. .for acting in my film

Ready?

Come on, move!

''Today, let your feet move. . ''

''. .with wild abandon. ''

''Today, my love, let us cross the boundaries of madness. ''

''Because even if we die, we would have suffocated in ecstasy. . ''

''So let your feet move. ''

''And let the frenzy take over. ''

''Today, my love, let us cross the boundaries of madness. ''

''Because even if we die, we would have suffocated in ecstasy. ''

''So let your feet move. ''

''So let your feet move. ''

Cut it!

You were good

Do one thing. - Was it okay?

You were good ! Really.

How good?

Cut

What's happened to Nikhat?

Are you fine?

Nikhat!

Are you fine?

Call Shyamol

Shyamol sahib, everyone had left

I was locking up when I found her

Careful ! Get it down !

I told you to stay away, didn't I?

I told you she can't take the tension of it all

But you didn't listen

You think I'm a fool?

Do you think. .

I didn't try to get her back to work?

But she couldn't do it. And you know why?

Because she is sick.

She has a hole in the heart, you b * * * * *d

She has a hole in the heart!

I realised only when she started drinking and landed in the hospital

That's why I was taking her away.

Got it?

Spare her, I beg of you !

Forget her, Zafar

Cast someone else. Nikhat can't do it

You're wrong

It's a crime. .

. . if you think you are saving her life

No!

She'll die anyway, a slow, painful death

Maybe she'll die doing my film

But with that b * * * * *d, she'll die for sure

Zafar?

Don't I know?

He was only waiting to strike

But I have no right to say anything

Else, I'd have taken her along

I don't have the right

Zafar

Will you marry me?

Then nobody can tell you anything

All rights are yours

I give you control of my life

Do what you want with me

Nikhat

Kill me

Go away, brother

Don't drop me from the film, please

I promise you, this time I won't fail you

Don't throw me out of the film

''The choices we made Some right, some wrong''

''As I still remember the darkness of our desires''

''I still remember the darkness of our youth''

''As I still remember the darkness of our desires''

''I still remember the darkness of our youth''

''So let your feet move''

''So let your feet move''

''And let the frenzy take over''

''We were right sometimes, sometimes wrong. ''

''The destination was the same, the routes different. ''

''Who knows whether things. . ''

''. .could have turned out differently. ''

''Maybe, the fact that we met. . ''

''. .was the worst thing to have happened to us. ''

''Many possibilities were explored. ''

''Now let us explore another. ''

''Many possibilities were explored'' - Now forgive me, son.

''Now let us explore another. ''

''So let your feet move. ''

''And let the frenzy take over. ''

''Today, my love, let us cross the boundaries of madness. ''

''Because even if we die, we would have suffocated in ecstasy. ''

Nikhat! Nikhat!

Call the ambulance!

Nikhat!

I tripped because of my anklets

Bravo!

''Oh, what do I seek? In quest of an unknown purpose. . ''

''. .why is my heart restless?''

''Why is my heart so piqued?''

''It chooses its own destinations. . ''

''. . it even bridges distances. ''

''Yet, why does the heart fear and fret on the way?''