I think we will have to convince Baig and Chauhan.
Should I humiliate them in public, it will be fun.
Don't worry, we are with you.
[CROWD SHOUTING SLOGAN]
- We are in power. There is no need to do all this. - Okay.
- I have spoken to Annasaheb Joshi about this. - Okay.
It makes no difference.
Mr. CM, in the last few months, the chief ministers' office...
...and many of your ministers have together...
...been accused of many scams. What do you have to say about it?
The scams the opposition is talking about...
...the inquiry commission's report on all of them is expected.
The truth will be before the public very soon.
The opposition says your government will fall in the coming elections.
All that is nonsense.
All of you, and even the public is aware of all the work my party...
...and my government has done in the last four years.
Everyday, the opposition, by shouting slogans in the Assembly...
...and resorting to stone-throwing outside, are putting hurdles in our work.
And the people will have to pay for it.
What I'd like to tell Mr. Annasaheb Joshi...
...the Opposition chief, that before accusing us...
...he should learn to keep Baig and Mahendra in check.
- Enough for today. - Please come sir.
Hail CM Kulkarni!
[SIREN WAILING]
[ENGINE SPLUTTER]
[BIRDS CHIRPING]
Hello, sir.
That Kothari builder once again...
...refused to give money.
[SCOFFS]
I know. This hasn't happened the first time.
This has happened the fourth time in one and a half years.
All the money is going to Baig's men, and you...
Thakur, how many times have I told you not to give Baba tension?
Will I have to tell you what to do?
Idiot! Are your men roaming around like eunuchs?
Call up the rascals.
[DIALING]
Salim, collect all our men.
VISHU: Kothari builder has to be eliminated.
No, it's not possible.
[TYRE SCREECH]
[GUNSHOTS]
- Hello, Anna. - Hello. Sit down, Baig.
[CREAKS]
Why Baig, you call for a meeting, and then come late for it?
I at least called for a meeting.
Or some people have started taking decisions on the streets.
If you are talking about Kothari builder's murder...
...then whoever has done this, has given a befitting reply...
...to the one who was responsible for Seth's accident last year.
I don't have time.
And Chauhan, whether you call this a meeting or anything else...
Baig... Baig...
Annasaheb, now that we have met today, let us decide...
...who will be the party president of North Mumbai.
And who'll be given the election ticket for the coming election...
...for Behrambaug, Nehru Nagar, and Azad Nagar.
Now that we have collected here, we will discuss and decide...
Decide what? How does Azad Nagar figure in this?
My son Vivek, is standing for election from there.
- This has already been decided. - Is it?
Then what about Balram and Mohsin...
...who have worked hard for the past four years...
...and collected minority and Dalit votes?
I wasn't aware Annasaheb, that our party is facing such bad times...
- ...that ruffians will be given tickets. - Chauhan, stay in your limits!
Don't forget, that if I organize one Iftar (Eid) party...
...it will shake up the whole Party.
What else can a kebab vendor do?
Chauhan...
Baig... Baig, please sit down.
Chauhan, you also show some endurance.
We all are from the same party.
I request you to forget your personal differences.
The elections are nearing.
I spoke to the High Command in Delhi last night.
Our parliamentarian Yashwant Varde will himself come here...
...in 34 days and take all these decisions.
Mr. Baig, the party High Command's decision...
...to send Yashwant Varde here is like a slap in our face.
What decision will he take? He is Chauhan's stooge after all.
Don't worry, Balram.
Very soon, I will make such a move...
...that power will be in our hands.
[GASPS]
[TELEPHONE RINGING]
- Hello! - NEELU: Hello!
Who's this?
Your mom! Stupid!
You are still home? Have you seen the time?
- What is the time? - It's 9 am.
9 am! Oh shit, I am late again.
Yes. And your Trans-corp report is still not ready.
You know you have to submit it by 12 clock.
All right, don't chew my brains. I'm disconnecting. Bye.
- What are you searching? - Batra's asked for some papers.
- I cannot find them. - Relax! Why are you getting so tensed?
- Tensed? - We'll do it.
He is going to fire you too. He was asking about you.
Who cares?
Shh! He's here.
- Send all those reports in my cabin. - Look back.
- And fix my appointment with Vishes Chemicals. - Just watch me.
Yes, sir.
[TELEPHONE RINGING]
[CLEARS THROAT]
So girls, what's happening?
- Good morning sir. - Good morning sir.
Nothing, sir...
Wow! You are wearing a great suit today.
- It's mind blowing. - Really?
Really!
[TELEPHONE RINGING]
Sir, you had gone to play golf during the weekend, right?
- Yes. - How was the trip?
Oh, great. Golf and Royal Palm...
Sir, is it okay if I give you the Trans-corp project report by tomorrow?
This suit is great, isn't it?
Fantastic sir.
I want all the reports by evening.
Yes sir!
There should not be a single mistake in them.
No. No.
- Take your own time. - So sweet.
- Prem listen... - Thank you sir.
The idiot!
Pound of flesh.
That's true. But what will you do about the file?
Forget it. We'll think about it after lunch.
- Atleast we got some free time. - Yeah!
- Yeah it's been very long. - No, no.
How about a Beautiful Mind?
- That's a good one. - Let's go. Please.
Amit, do you think CM Kulkarni...
...will be able to win the elections this time?
I don't think so.
Same topic...
Chauhan and Baig have levied so many corruption charges on it...
...their chances of victory are slim.
Moreover Vivek Chauhan has made Kulkarni's life miserable.
What do you think?
Is Vivek Chauhan worthy of being an MLA?
Come on, you guys. Stop talking about politics.
Their world is different from ours. What have we got to do with that muck?
Come on, Anuradha. How can you be so indifferent?
Is it? What is your age?
- What's age got to do with this? - Tell me.
These girls won't run away hearing your real age.
- Come on tell us. - It's only us.
- Tell me. - 26 years.
26 years!
And when are we eligible to vote?
- At 18. - 18, right?
There are 8 years between 18 and 26.
In the last eight years, how many times did elections take place?
Why talk about elections? They are held every year, like festivals.
Anyway, my point is, that in the last 4-5 elections...
...how many times have you voted?
- Never. - No? Not even once?
See! Not even once.
We all want to stay away from the muck that politics is.
But mark my words! Vivek Chauhan is a winner.
He will surely win.
VIVEK: This government is not going to last long.
I am proud...
...that each and every worker of our Party...
...has exposed this useless government.
We have proved that in the guise of serving the public...
Kulkarni and his ministers have filled their coffers.
I, Vivek Chauhan says, that if he has any shame, he should resign.
Because he has lost the right to run the government.
He is right.
So say along with me...
CM Kulkarni, resign!
Resign!
Prashant Kulkarni be damned!
Damned!
Jai Hind!
Yashwant has arrived from Delhi.
Looks like the decision regarding you will be taken today.
So Yashwant, what news have you brought for us from Delhi?
That I will tell you. But first I want to say...
...that the news about your differences that appears on TV and...
...in the newspapers here has annoyed the Party High Command.
Look, the elections are nearing.
Such things are not right for the Party's image.
Annasaheb, the onus of unity within the Party is on you.
Anyway, the Party High Command has decided...
...that Nehru Nagar and Behrambaug's tickets...
...will be given to Milind Patil and Fatima Sheikh.
The district chief of North Mumbai will be Balram Yadav.
And Vivek Chauhan will stand for elections from Azad Nagar.
We can do anything for the Party's unity.
Even adhering to the High Command's decision.
But let this be clear.
Don't impose decisions on us every time.
Liyakat Ali Baig will not compromise every time.
It is the request of the Party High Command...
...that you announce this to the Press together...
...that there are no differences between you two.
So that no one gets an opportunity to gossip.
[HACKING]
[CAMERA SHUTTERS]
Where our differences are concerned...
...they are just rumours. Isn't it?
Of course!
It is a conspiracy of the ruling party. And baseless propaganda by the media.
- Right, Mr. Chauhan? - Absolutely.
And let me tell you clearly...
...that Mr. Baig and me are going to work together for the coming elections.
Thank you.
- Good bye! - Good bye!
Come.
Like you saw, on one hand, there are accusations on the ruling party...
...and on the other, the rumours of differences.
Politics in hot debate.
I, Avinash Prakash, from News India.
[CHUCKLES]
Have the sweet dish.
- Liked the food? - It was great.
I am eating home food after many days.
I heard Vivek gave a very good speech at the rally today.
This is just the beginning. I am confident...
...our Party will come into power this time.
All that is fine, but do be careful about one thing.
Apart from your area, you have to concentrate on other areas too.
Baig cannot be trusted. He can ditch you at the last minute.
He is right, Vivek. Here... [PHONE RINGING]
Goel met me...
I am busy. I'll call you back later.
You'll sit, I'll leave. I have to start for Poona early tomorrow...
...for the hotel property deal. Don't bother. - You sit.
Vivek, enough of politics. You have even been nominated now.
- Think about marriage now. - Why are you after my marriage, mom?
I have to concentrate on my career for 2-3 years.
I don't have the time to think about all this.
I am aware of all the things you are doing outside.
God! Brother, I think mom has put spies after me.
Vivek, do anything you like outside this house.
But remember...
...the girl who comes to our house, will be of my choice.
Why do you worry?
Vivek will bring a daughter-in-law of your choice.
- I'll take your leave. - Take care, Yashwant.
- Yes. - Come brother.
Vivek, be careful about one thing.
You are going to be an MLA now.
Do anything, but be careful about your image.
Yes, brother.
Look Vivek...
...we politicians have a certain reputation which we have to protect.
- I understand brother. - Good!
- Bye! - Thank you!
[DOOR OPENS]
Bye!
Drive home.
- So mom, how's Delhi? - Delhi?
Delhi is the same.
The same parties of Sheela and kitty parties of Shobha.
They'll never change.
It is two years since you left Delhi.
- But I still miss you very much. - Me too.
How is work going?
It's going good mom.
I may get a promotion in 6-7 months.
- Oh, that's marvellous! - So how's your work going?
Going okay.
It's a high profile job. I have come to Bombay only for a day.
I may go to London next week.
Wow! That's cool!
Did you meet daddy?
Mr. Subodh Sehgal...
After divorce, where does that man have the time?
When you were in Delhi, he did come to meet us sometimes.
But now...
Anu, I am very happy about one thing.
The girl who saw so much in her childhood...
...now understands everything.
- I love you, mom. - I love you too my dear...
I love you...
Anyway, have you given a thought to marriage?
Relax mom.
If you have given me the responsibility...
...then just have the patience.
As soon as I find someone, you'll be the first one I'll tell.
- Promise? - Of course.
- That's a promise. - That's a good girl.
[PARTY MUSIC PLAYING]
"When I am having fun, why won't I be happy."
"Sing along in joy."
"When my heart is filled with joy, why won't I dance"
"I dance in abandon, you also sing along."
"It is pouring mischief."
"When I am having fun, why won't I be happy."
"Sing along in joy."
"When my heart is filled with joy, why won't I dance"
"I dance in abandon, you also sing along."
"Let what has to happen, happen."
"Let us be in a trance."
"But you don't lose such moments."
"All joys have come awake."
"Let your sorrow sleep."
"There is mischief in our eyes."
"When I am having fun, why won't I be happy."
"Sing along in joy."
"When my heart is filled with joy, why won't I dance"
An orange juice please...
I'll be back.
Give me a beer.
Hi.
Vivek Chauhan.
I haven't seen you here before.
Really?
Want to have a drink?
[CHUCKLES]
You haven't seen me before.
And yet you want to have drink with me.
It seems boys nowadays have no lines left...
...to make friends with girls.
[CHUCKLES]
How about joining us?
I have come with my friends.
Thanks. Excuse me.
"If we become impassioned."
- "We make an impression." - Hello friends, Vivek. Hi.
Cheers! Cheers!
"No one understands, no one knows."
"You are crazy, so am I."
"We achieved those goals."
"The paths of which are filled with mischief."
"When I am having fun, why won't I be happy."
"Sing along in joy."
[TELEPHONE RINGING]
- Hello? - Hi.
- Who is this? - Vivek Chauhan.
Vivek Chauhan?
Who Vivek Chauhan?
People even refuse to recognise me now!
The ruling party says I am quite notorious.
I keep threatening people.
Oh... Okay, Vivek.
Where did you get my number from?
Now you will also ask me why I called you.
Why did you call?
To know that if I have to invite you to lunch...
...what line should I use?
Something simple and straight.
Not political.
Okay. No politics.
Tomorrow afternoon at 1:00, Legacy of China.
Okay.
- VIVEK: Bye. - Bye.
You are very different from what I'd heard of you.
What is a man like you doing in politics?
- Why? - Just asking.
Well, I see.
It was a natural step.
Like a businessman's son becomes a businessman.
And an actor's son becomes an actor.
So a big politician like Mahendra Chauhan's son...
...also had to be a politician.
- Right. - Isn't that obvious?
Well, apart from going to pubs with friends on weekends...
...what else do you do?
I am a client supervisor in a public relations firm.
Public relations? Hmm... Interesting.
Have you ever considered the PR of a big political party?
Politicians don't need publicity.
Their acts... and what is that called... agitations...
...because of their so-called agitations, they're always in news.
They keep getting free publicity.
Correct.
I am an only son, so mom has pampered me a lot.
You can say, she spoilt me.
Father has always been strict.
You know, discipline...
But I know he loves me very much.
That's me. What aboout you? [CROW CAWING]
A broken home.
My parents are divorced.
My life revolves around my friends and my work.
We are from two different worlds, Vivek.
You are wrong, Anu.
People around us often make us believe that we are different from others.
A man's past is the devil.
- Does it matters? - No, it doestn't.
Will you marry me?
What does your husband do, Ms. Devika?
Father, I had said everything...
I was 10 years old when mom and dad got divorced.
Then... then...
Who will give away the bride?
My mom will.
Lateshbhai, Vivek's wedding arrangements are great.
- Great, isn't it? - Yes.
- It's my job to keep politicians happy. - Right
If they are happy, they keep us happy. The elections are nearing.
I can get 2-3 tenders cleared.
I've heard you are financing a film too?
I have heard 2-3 story lines. I am attached to glamour.
[INDISCERNIBLE]
- I'll talk to you later. - Farokhbhai, Vivek is married.
Do you know, we lost 17 men with this government in power.
Don't worry, Munna Thakur. Let us come into power...
...we'll get double their number of men killed.
I'll be very pleased that day.
Annasaheb, you will have to manage that.
Due to my son's wedding, I haven't been able to go...
...to the party office since the past 10 days.
I will handle only election work from tomorrow.
- I have heard even Mr. Baig is coming. - Why not?
These are the only few occasions when we politicians meet.
Or else... you are aware.
- There he comes. - There comes Vivek.
[LAUGHING]
Absolutely right.
Bless you both.
Father... there comes Mr. Baig.
- Welcome, Mr. Baig. - Congratulations!
Thank you.
- Congratulations! - Hello!
Thank you.
Mr. Baig, my daughter-in-law, Anuradha.
- Mr. Baig. - Beautiful... the pair.
- This is for you. Congratulations. - Thank you.
The disciple has outdone the Guru, Yashwant.
- Sorry? - You also get married.
I'll have to get married now.
- When are you going on your honeymoon? - By the first flight tomorrow morning.
No time wastage.
He'll have a good holiday for a week.
Then our Party has to prepare for the elections.
Huh, so...
Shall we have a toast for this lovely couple?
[POPS]
Heartiest congratulations.
[SIGHS]
[DIALING]
Yes Vishu, tell me. Are Yadav's men giving too much trouble?
Did you speak to Sawant?
Wait.
Yes Vishu...
Did you speak to Sawant?
Fix a meeting with him when I reach Mumbai.
Tell the pimp we want at least Rs.500000 this time.
He wants the Yogi Nagar land in Borivali.
The dog will have to ultimately come to us.
Yes... yes... tell him...
Yashwant, the Party High Command will never be favourable to us.
All decisions go in Chauhan's favour.
[SCOFFS]
Anyway, let bygones be bygones.
It's not like that, Baig.
We have to take along everyone for the progress of the party.
- You can understand. - Oh yes, I can understand.
Shall I tell you something, Yashwant?
Your journey from an ordinary mill worker to the parliament...
...is praise worthy.
Absolutely praise worthy. You have contacts with everyone today.
Whether they are from Mumbai or Delhi...
...whether they are builders or industrialists.
Amazing!
[CHUCKLES]
Look Yashwant, I have all kinds of vote bank.
You are an MP. There are 550 MP's in this country.
MR. BAIG: The public doesn't remember the names of most of them.
Heed my advice. Join hands with me.
Let us unite and do something different in this state.
Something big.
Baig, the sherbet was very good.
Thank you.
I'll take your leave.
Do give a thought to what I have said, Yashwant.
When the time comes, I surely will.
He is pretty tough.
He is not going to get influenced so easily.
Yadav, you truly are a fool.
Didn't you hear what he said?
He will give it a thought when the time comes.
[HUMMING]
- Hello, Baba. - How are you, Vishu?
I'm fine.
How are you?
I'm fine.
Tell me.
Rashid has sent Rs.200000. He wants 4 shops in Pathanwadi.
It will be done. What about Sawant?
He said he will pay in a few days.
- How was the honeymoon? - It was okay.
Surekha was missing you.
Tell her I'll meet her later. Now go.
[CHUCKLES]
- Meet me later. - Okay.
Good night, Baba.
- Rashid's job got done? - Yes, Baba.
Good.
Oh yes. That Pillai had called.
Our Nasik hotel business has fallen since last month.
Occupancy rates are very low. I don't know what we should do.
Baba, when I worked in my company...
...a big hotel of Goa was our client.
After our marketing research, they changed their marketing strategy.
They started making profits again.
My friend has that project report. If you want I can get it tomorrow.
Have your dinner.
Yes.
[CRICKET CHIRPING]
I was looking for you in the bedroom and you are here? Come.
What happened?
Vivek, can't I even be a part of your family business?
Oh...
You are offended about what Baba said.
- It's not like that. - Then what is it?
You said mom and Baba don't like my working.
So I quit.
Come on Anu, just try to understand.
Father doesn't like interference from women in business and politics.
I mean, just try to understand.
They are old fashioned, but they'll change.
You should have given me a rule book before marriage.
Telling me what I should and should not do after marriage.
What do I do sitting at home?
Go out. See films. Meet friends.
Take interest in house chores.
What you say? Come on, cheer up.
I am waiting for you in the bedroom.
Banwari Kaka, what are you cooking today?
- I'm making spinach and cottage cheese. - Spinach and cottage cheese.
I'll make a dish today.
- It's okay. - Allow me.
Give me some coriander and tomatoes.
Anuradha.
Yes?
I think we have enough servants in the house.
The Chauhan family's daughter-in-law's place is not in the kitchen.
Mother, when I was shifting things in the drawing room...
...you told me this house has been like this since 40 years...
...and it won't change.
And now...
I think the Chauhan family's women have no place...
...in the drawing room or the kitchen...
...but only in their husband's beds.
[CROW CAWING]
Grind it fine like she has.
Pick that up, and even that.
Anuradha.
- Where are you going? - You know my friends had called.
I am going to meet them. I may get late.
- Does Vivek know? - I had called in his office.
He is never there.
If he calls, tell him I am at Neelu's place.
You are right, Neelu.
The things that shine from a distance are dull at close range.
[SCOFFS]
First you trust your fate and marry a man.
Then live a new life as per the rules in his house.
And if that is not enough...
...ignore all your husband's vices.
[SCOFFS]
And then one day you realise, you have lost your identity.
You've lost your identity.
Anu, as much as I know you...
...you have faced every problem in life bravely.
And I am confident you will continue to do so.
Have patience.
[SCOFFS]
Patience...
[DOORBELL]
Anuradha.
- Have you seen the time? - Yes, it's 11:30 pm.
Is this the time for any decent daughter-in-law to return home?
- Is Vivek home? - He's a boy.
[SCOFFS]
You are right.
He has not mended his boyish ways even after marriage.
[TV ON]
[TYRE SCREECH]
Vishu, drop them home safely.
Meet Sawant in the pub and call me up.
Okay! Come on!
Come on sit.
What happened? You haven't gone to bed yet?
How can we sleep when our daughter-in-law...
...returns home at 11:30 pm.
Despite your explanations, she has not mended her ways.
See the clothes she wears these days.
Better be strict with her, or else...
[SONG PLAYING ON TV]
- Anu, switch off the TV. - Why?
I want to talk to you.
Tell me.
How many times will I have to explain the same things to you?
- What things? - What things?
Simple things, damn it!
There are some rules of this house.
We have told you so many times, but you seem unaffected.
- What do you want after all? - Nothing.
Then why don't you change yourself?
Because I hate you and your parents double standards.
After marriage, it makes no difference to them about the life you live.
And if I do anything, the Chauhan family prestige gets tainted?
If you wanted to add to your family prestige...
...you should have married a woman whose husband got drunk...
...slept with other women and came home...
...and the woman, instead of asking him where he was...
...gives him a warm welcome, like your mother.
Bitch!
You slapped me, Vivek?
You raised your hand on me?
If you don't change your ways...
I will beat you more. Understand?
[GROANING IN PAIN]
Bitch!
I am not among the women who get slapped by their husbands...
...and go and cry in the kitchen.
Remember!
You...
[CELL PHONE RINGING]
Yes Vishu, tell me.
You...
Make Sawant wait, I'm coming to the pub.
She...
Bitch...
What happened?
Nothing. Don't worry, I'll handle her.
- Where are you going? - I have to meet Sawant.
- For the party fund. - Meet Sawant?
- At this hour? - Listen...
I want money for my party fund. I give you a week's time.
Or you know what I'll do.
[GASPS]
And anyway, you keep needing us. Isn't it?
[MUSIC PLAYING]
- But Vivek... - Let's go, Vishu.
If Sawant doesn't give money, cancel all his tenders.
- Let's drink. - Sorry sir, the bar is closed.
Don't you know who he is?
He's a politician's son. His name is Vivek Chauhan.
Says the bar has closed! Move!
But sir...
[BAR AMBIENCE]
Hey heroine! Two whiskey.
Excuse me, sir. The bar is closed.
Do you know whom you're speaking with?
Do you know who I am?
Whoever you may be. We have taken the last order.
Can't help you with that.
You two pittance of a woman! What do you think of yourself?
You will put your foot down everywhere?
Excuse me sir. And behave yourself.
You are crossings your limits.
Hey!
I am saying the last time. I want my drink now!
I am sorry sir, you won't get your drink.
I said, we are closed.
You bitch!
[SHOUTING IN BACKGROUND]
What have you done!
I vented someone else's anger on her.
- Let's get out of here. - Let's go.
Run!
Hey move!
Look there. If there are girls in the bar, arrest them all!
Kelkar, check 14. If they...
- Come on, Vishu! Run! - Run!
- Hey move aside. Let me go! - Hey stop!
- Who are you? - Shut-up!
Inspector Udhav Pawar!
Arrest him!
Leave me!
Are you in your senses, Rane?
Do you know whose son you have arrested?
What could I do, Mr. Chauhan? Pawar has arrested him.
There are signatures of 25 witnesses in the FIR.
A girl has been murdered. And moreover, this Pawar.
He is not corrupt.
Nothing can be done for now. Only the court can decide.
- Pundit, - Yes sir.
Call up the lawyer. Ask him to make arrangements for bail.
Right away.
I'll tell you how...
Tell me who has signed as witness.
[INDISTINCT]
Is Pawar the only officer? What are you doing?
You just don't worry.
- Where is Vivek? - Come.
Please sir, don't beat him. Leave him.
My brother is innocent sir. Please don't beat him.
[INDISTINCT]
Why did you have to do this? Why?
Don't you know elections are nearing? And you...
I've made the mistake now.
Speak to Shukla and get me bailed out.
Bribe the witnesses and the inspector.
I will manage everything after I am released.
Shut up.
You will tell me what to do?
Come out and set everything right indeed.
How many times have I told you not to carry a gun.
Don't you have brains? Use it sometimes.
Son, are you all right?
I'm fine, don't worry. It's just a matter of a few days.
Why is she so pale?
What happened to her?
[HEAVILY BREATHING]
What has your husband done?
That's how you feel the first time. You'll gradually get used to it.
My husband goes in and out.
Mahendra Chauhan's son has been arrested.
Let's see what he does now.
Balram, Azad Nagar is ready for you on a platter.
Congratulations.
- Jadhav, get one tea. - Okay sir.
Pawar, you must be very happy today.
I heard Vivek Chauhan's bail application got rejected again.
Pawar, what I am saying is...
The offer Chauhan's advocate gave you...
...accept it. You will be better off.
You have already been transferred four times.
Think... just think.
It's with great difficulty one gets this posting.
I've worked for many politicians and men like Baig.
[GASPS]
Tell me Rane, you were posted in Grant road before, right?
Yes, why?
I heard you made lots of money there.
You used to remove money from the blouses of whores.
Pawar.
Listen. Sometimes Shinde, sometimes Patil...
...sometimes Baig, and now, Chauhan.
Instead of licking the feet of these ministers...
...you become a pimp in Grant Road. You'll make lots of money.
- Pawar. - Hey!
This is a uniform, not your whore's scarf.
Look. What's written here? Do you know to read?
[IN SANSKRIT]
Read it!
It means that until I don't get Vivek sentenced...
I won't close the file.
It's regretful that Vivek's bail application...
...got rejected even today.
He has been sent into judicial custody for 14 days.
What are the chances of bail after 14 days?
Very slim.
If bail gets rejected again...
...he'll be behind bars for at least 4-6 months.
The fool ruined a good career.
And Baig must be pleased as a pie!
- What is your opinion, Yashwant? - It is a big problem.
You have already announced you won't stand for elections.
Even I don't know what to do this time.
Can I make a suggestion?
Yes.
If you don't have any problem...
...why don't you make Anuradha, your daughter-in-law...
...stand for elections?
The seat will remain in the family.
Where Vivek is concerned...
...the gullible public will forget the incident in 3-4 months.
- Listen... - Not a bad idea, Mr. Chauhan.
If Anuradha agrees, I'll convince High Command.
I'd only heard until now that human changes colours like a chameleon.
I'm witnessing it today.
- Look, Anuradha. - I am seeing, Baba.
You didn't like women interfering in business and politics.
So what happened now?
Try to understand the delicate situation.
There are just a few days left for the elections.
It is a question of the family, and Vivek's prestige.
As a devoted wife, it is your duty to protect our honour.
You want me to be a devoted wife...
...and ignore all the vices of your son?
And enter politics and become a scapegoat?
Until yesterday, I had to take your permission to step out of the house.
And now, the same Anuradha Chauhan...
...will stand in the street and beg for votes?
Won't that affect your prestige?
Great!
Look dear, think with a cool head.
This is my... personal request to you.
Yes, dear.
The things people do for their selfish interests.
It was so easy for them to say it.
[BIRDS CHIRPING]
Politics is not my cup of tea.
I myself don't know what to do.
Anu, you only used to say that you had forgotten your identity.
You only used to say that you feel suffocated in this house.
Maybe this is your opportunity to roam free.
To find your identity.
Look dear, there are ups and downs in everyone's lives.
But do you know what is the greatest thing God has given man?
Opportunity.
An opportunity to live life.
To prove yourself.
Dear, I think you should give it a try.
Baba, I am ready.
But remember...
I have taken this decision not only for you, but even for myself.
And one more thing. I don't know anything about politics.
You don't worry about that.
I am happy you have taken this decision in the family interest.
And since you have taken this decision, you will get a guide.
Come, I'll introduce you to someone.
Come.
Whatever the planning commission and expenditure report may say...
...it is we who have to work.
That's true... I'll call you later.
[BIRDS CHIRPING]
You already know Yashwant. He is your Guru from today.
If you want to walk with your head held high in politics...
...then your first few steps will have to be humble.
That's the norm of politics.
- Yashwant, - Yes.
Anuradha is your responsibility from today.
- Do you think my work will be done? - Yes I had talked to him.
Come, Anuradha. From today, this is your office and this is your chair.
See this chair carefully.
This is not an ordinary chair.
If you get habituated to sitting in this chair...
...your journey into politics will become easier.
Come...
I'll introduce you to some other people.
Come.
Please come.
Just a minute. Thank you.
Come, Anuradha.
They are our party's senior leaders.
- Parvez Khan! Indu! - Hello!
Anant Desai!
Ramesh Sonawane!
And he is Milindrao Patil.
Please move back.
- Come! Greetings! - Greetings!
She is Suhasini Bhave.
And she is Laxmitai Joshi. She is the party's sitting MLA.
She has won by the biggest margin.
Okay.
He is Chandu Surve.
Young, dashing corporator from Tilak Nagar.
Very dashing.
Come!
- Hello, Farokhbhai. - Hello.
He is Farokh Nepali, and Munna Thakur.
- Hello. - Hello.
He has a vast real estate business.
Come! This is Rizvan! Aslam Chaddha!
- Just a minute, Yashwant... - And...
- You know Mr. Baig already. - Hello.
Greetings! Welcome to the party.
Thank you.
Hari Shetty, a big hotelier. He owns 15 bars in the city.
Mr. Kapadia, a big businessman of your constituency.
Yashwant, just a minute.
Excuse me.
I can understand your introducing me to the MLA's and corporators.
But businessmen like Kapadia...
...and goons like Farokh Nepali and Munna Thakur...
...are always in news for scams and murders.
What have they got to do with our party?
Anuradha, to form the government and run it...
...three things are very necessary.
Money, which these businessmen give us.
Power, which we get from people like Farokh and Thakur.
And a brain to make use of these two things properly.
Which we have.
You know what I mean.
- You will gradually understand everything. - Yashwant.
- Yashwant. - Yes.
- Please come. - Excuse me. I am just coming.
Tell me, Baig.
Very good.
You made an impression on the first day itself.
Anuradha Chauhan, march ahead. We are with you!
Hail Anuradha Chauhan!
Anuradha Chauhan, march ahead. We are with you!
Hail Anuradha Chauhan!
[VOICE FADING]
[DRUM PLAYING]
[DRUM SOUND]
[DRUM SOUND OVERLAPS SPEECH]
[DRUM SOUND OVERLAPS DIALOGUES]
Hail Anuradha Chauhan!
Our party, that is, Rashtriya Jan Ekta Manch...
...may have been in the opposition...
...but we have always presented your needs and problems...
...before the government.
- She is beautiful. - But her husband is in jail.
In the last four years, the work Mr. Mahendra Chauhan has done...
...is for everyone to see.
I am his daughter-in-law.
But apart from that, I am also a qualified professional.
This woman doesn't have it in her. She's not charismatic like Vivek.
I can understand your problems...
...and make Azad Nagar a better place to live.
I want your support.
I expect it from you.
- What do you think, Mohanlal? - She isn't confident.
She is boring. I'm going to the toilet.
Give me way.
Thank you.
She is a new bride in politics. She will learn gradually.
Thank you.
Hi Anu.
Come, Anu! Sit!
Why had Kiran come here?
Why? She is my friend. She can come to meet me.
She doesn't have to ask you.
Forget all that. Tell me how election work is going.
- It's going fine. - Good.
There is no need to worry anyway.
I and Baba have done so much work in Azad Nagar...
...that anyone will win there on our name.
Why are you looking at me like that?
Looks like you haven't got over that night's issue.
You are talking about me?
How can you kill someone so ruthlessly and have no remorse?
So what do I do? Kill myself?
- So I made a mistake. - You call this a mistake?
This is your character, Vivek.
Just, shut up!
You talk about my mistake, think about yourself.
What is your worth without the label of my family name?
I loathe you.
Get lost! Giving me sermons, the bitch!
Giving sermons to Vivek Chauhan.
VIVEK: You talk about my mistake, think about yourself.
What is your worth without the label of my family name?
What is your worth?
Can I ask why you have taken the decision...
...not to stand for election?
Why do I fight this election? For who? For Vivek?
Who says that without the Chauhan family label...
I am not worth anything?
He is right.
I have myself forgotten my identity.
Look here, Anuradha.
Here.
This is the world's biggest democracy.
Biggest democracy.
Wonder how many times, our 100 crore population...
...gave votes and handed power to a few leaders.
Gave them the power to take decisions of their lives.
And what did these leaders do?
They broke the public's faith in them again and again.
Broke it to such an extent...
...that half the population doesn't vote any more.
And educated people like you, who have everything since childhood...
...don't want to do anything.
[SCOFFS]
Sometimes they even say they were better off under British rule.
You talk of your identity?
Do you know what your problem is?
You are lost in your past.
You won't find your identity in your past, but in your future.
Fate has given you a very good opportunity to prove yourself.
To find your identity. Don't let it pass so easily.
Anu, promise me that I will meet a different Anuradha tomorrow.
Anuradha Chauhan. I feel like laughing when I hear this name.
I feel Rashtriya Jan Ekta Manch is going through very bad times.
That they have to give a ticket to people like Anuradha Chauhan.
I ask, on what basis has she been given a ticket?
Just because she is the Chauhan family's daughter-in-law?
Victory for Anuradha Chauhan!
Is this the tradition of the Chauhan family...
Victory for Anuradha Chauhan!
Or because she is Vivek Chauhan's wife?
Victory for Anuradha Chauhan!
That Vivek Chauhan, who has killed an innocent girl?
Yashwant give me the mic.
Anuradha, right now...
Yashwant give me the mic.
MHATRE: Politics is not kids play.
Prem, mic please. [MHATRE'S SPEECH GOING]
What does this kid know about politics?
Brothers and sisters...
They...
...the court will decide whether Vivek Chauhan...
...has committed this crime or not.
Rather than standing here and shouting I'd like to remind Mr. Mhatre...
...that there are such cases filed even against him with the police.
In the last 50 years...
...this is the first time a woman is going to represent Azad Nagar.
I may not be an old hand at politics.
But I do have the desire to serve my people.
To serve the people...
...one needs to understand their everyday problems.
And no one can understand this better than a woman.
She's right.
Remember, even today, despite suppression from men...
...every home in this country is run by a woman.
[INDISTINCT]
- Victory for Anuradha Chauhan! - Applaud!
Victory for Anuradha Chauhan!
She has charisma! She will win.
What is she saying?
Victory for Anuradha Chauhan!
Mohanlal, don't you want to go to the toilet?
Mhatre will need to go to the toilet now.
The lady will win!
Victory for Anuradha Chauhan!
[CROWD SHOUTING SLOGAN]
Amazing! Your daughter-in-law has won the elections!
Yes.
Anyone who has Yashwant-bhai's blessings is bound to win the elections.
Although my daughter-in-law has won the elections...
...it was entirely Vivek's idea.
Let's go. They must be waiting for us to leave on the pilgrimage. Hurry.
- All right, let's go. - Let's go.
Come.
Let's go, Yashwant!
Long Live Anuradha Chauhan!
[CROWD SHOUTING SLOGAN]
Long Live Yashwant!
Long Live Anuradha Chauhan!
Long Live Yashwant!
Long Live Anuradha Chauhan!
[LAUGHING]
So you're happy your wife has won the elections. Aren't you, Vivek?
- And she had to win. - All I regret...
Is that we haven't come into power. Prashant Kulkarni has brought...
...some parties together and formed an alliance.
And let me see how many days Kulkarni runs his government.
Let me at least get out of here. What say?
[LAUGHING]
What happened about my bail? Buy out the witnesses...
- and what's the Inspector's name...? - Pawar.
- Pawar! Do something about him. - Don't worry. It'll be taken care of.
- Don't worry, indeed! Want a drink? - No thanks.
[PHONE SOUND]
Nice.
Sir!
Here's a joke, Pawar.
Now that you're born, do something...
...that'll make children in every lane address you as father.
What's up?
That Khar murder-case is being investigated, sir.
- And Vivek Chauhan's file... - You're not handling that case.
- Wagle has been given charge. - Why, sir?
- Why has Wagle been given the case? - Because those are my orders.
And you have been transferred to Kandivali zone.
- But, sir... - Listen...
To obey your seniors is part of your duties, okay?
Yes, sir.
Listen...
...this is an invite for my wedding anniversary. For politicians and VIPs.
Have it distributed.
Very well, sir.
All right.
Pawar!
You are the Inspector who's handling my husband Vivek's case, aren't you?
I was handling the case, Madam. Another Inspector's handling it now.
- Why? - You ought to know why, Madam.
The power of money and the fear of politicians...
...makes anything possible in this system, Madam. Anything.
Your husband will be let off in a few days, Madam.
And maybe I'll even have to salute him.
You are politicians, after all.
The system, Madam. The system.
That I'm standing at barricades after my fifth transfer...
...or going around distributing invites to my senior's wedding anniversary...
...what difference does it make to anyone, Madam?
I must leave now, Madam.
Glory to India.
[SCOFFS]
Do please attend the party, Madam.
[PARTY AMBIENCE]
- Welcome. - Hi.
- Heartiest congratulations. - Thank you.
- Congratulations sister-in-law. - Hello.
- This is Anuradha Chauhan! - Hello.
He is DCP Prasad and...
- My wife. - Congratulations.
- Please join the party. - Yeah, sure.
- Hi Yash... - Hi...
Come. Hi Padma.
- Hello. - I am fine.
- Hi... I am fine. - Hi, how are you?
- You're rarely seen around nowadays. - Not at all.
Meet Anuradha Chauhan.
- Hello. - She is Shehnaaz Topiwala...
- Hi. - You might heard her name.
And this is Padmalakshmi.
- Hello. - Hi.
A very dynamic animal rights activist.
She has done a lot for animal welfare.
That's good.
Come on Yashwant.
Animals are like humans. We ought to love them.
Of course.
Yashwant-bhai!
Oh hi.
- Mr. Vaswani! - Yashwant-bhai!
The upcoming cabinet minister.
Meet Anuradha Chauhan.
- Hello. - He is Vaswani, film secretary.
- Sir, let me introduce you to the super-star. Please come. - Is it?
Come, come...
I must introduce you someone... See he's the new superstar.
Guddu Khan.
Hi.
- Superstar... - Okay, hi.
Guddu-ji, this is the member of the Assembly, Mr. Yashwant Varde.
Charming MP.
And soon to be cabinet minister.
Nice joke... Meet her...
Know what? Guddu-ji's getting 10 million for a film nowadays.
Is it?
He has signed three very big films with top banners.
- Good. Congratulations. - Thank you.
- This is... - And you know something.
- He has already rejected five movies. - I haven't seen any of his movies yet.
No. Well, that's Bollywood.
Yashwant-ji, let me introduce you to some more people.
- Okay. Good bye. - All the very best.
Thank you.
Come on, Guddu-ji. Let's make another proposal.
Terrific.
This is Pradip Kishen. A leading ad-film maker.
- Hi. - Hello.
- Meet Anuradha Chauhan. - Greetings.
Wow, what a face.
- Have you done any modeling? - She's a member of the Assembly.
So what's new? Ronald Reagan used to be an actor too.
And actors do turn politicians nowadays.
And in fact politics and glamour goes hand in hand.
Both are show business.
- Yeah, very well said Mr. Pradip. See you around. - Okay.
- Shall we, Yashwant? - Yes...
- Okay, bye. - Pradip...
Wow, what a beauty!
She has a bright future.
No one can stop her!
[HEARTILY LAUGHING]
What strange people!
What funny people.
I'm glad you brought me to your place or I'd have been in splits.
And Pradip Kishen! Funny character.
He's crazy! He couldn't understand a thing!
What happened?
This is the first time I've seen you laughing so much... and so happy.
You're right. What happiness means...
I seemed to have forgotten.
After ages, I'm happy again.
[EXHALES]
Thanks to you.
"Life sings again..."
"now that you're here."
"Life smiles. It has blossomed..."
"now that you are here."
"Love blossoms in my heart..."
"it exudes a fragrance..."
"now that you are here."
"Life sings again..."
"now that you're here."
"Life smiles. It has blossomed..."
"now that you are here."
"I pined like the waves... till I found the shores."
"My eyes longed... till I got to see you."
"The heart now sees a picture..."
"that drives me to laughter, that teases me..."
"now that you are here."
"Life sings again..."
"now that you're here."
"Ever since my heart has found you..."
"life has found every happiness."
"Ever since my heart has found you..."
"life has found every happiness."
"If you are my companion, my paths are lit up."
"My heart sees light at the end of the tunnel..."
"sparkling, bright..."
"ever since you have arrived in my life."
"Life sings again..."
"now that you're here."
"Life smiles. It has blossomed..."
"now that you are here."
Greetings.
Mr. Chauhan has sent this file, Madam. He wants you sign it.
What file is it?
It has to do with the construction of a road...
...and contains a recommendation to add another floor to a hotel.
All right. Leave it here. I'll sign it after I've gone through it.
What?
Leave it here and come back later.
[INDISCERNIBLE]
I'm sure that you will always work for the betterment of society.
However...
I also believe that if you wish to do one good deed in politics...
...you have to do four bad ones.
It's likely that in the process of clearing out the filth...
...some of the much might taint us too.
And that's a price we'll have to pay. Go ahead and sign it.
Will you do something for me?
Have Inspector Udhav Pawar's transfer rescinded.
What for?
[EXHALES]
We have taken away Vivek's case from him already.
So why harass his wife and kids with a transfer?
- Anu, this isn't just a transfer... - Yashwant.
Right now, I've done four bad things.
To make up, I thought I'd do a good deed.
Please do it.
Okay.
Chief Minister, although we have formed a government in alliance...
...we ought to be very careful.
- Why do you think like that? - Mr. Kulkarni...
...as you know, the opposition is not to be trusted.
But you needn't be worried. The members of my party...
- will always support you. What say? - But of course. Undoubtedly.
That's just what I expected from you.
Good bye.
There's something I don't understand, Yashwant.
Why did you have Inspector Pawar's transfer stalled for Anuradha?
As you know, Mr. Baig, how popular Anuradha has come to be in a few days.
She has the support of at least 30 to 40 legislators.
Anyway, it's time we got together.
I've already spoken to Kamal Pasha and Govind Mhatre.
They're willing to join us with all their legislators.
I've got some independents to agree too.
With their support, we can easily form an alliance government.
How about the Chief Minister's post?
Let's first break these guys away, we can mutually decide that later.
How about Mahendra Chauhan?
He's nothing without Vivek, in any case.
And his daughter-in-law, Anu... is in your care. Right?
There's fun in living it up.
Forget about me and tell me about what happened in Pune.
What will I say? I was angling for Shraddha for two weeks.
But she wouldn't let me even touch her.
Remember how she ran into my room in Nashik last year?
When we were campaigning in Nagpur last year...
I had a similar thing going with Aarti.
Tyagi, no wonder we're always waiting to leave on an election campaign!
Remain seated. Sit down.
What did you say, Tyagi? You love going on election campaigns?
I've already heard how lousy you are in bed.
And Mishra, you wait to leave on an election campaign. Don't you?
When you're away, do you know who your wife sleeps with?
Henceforth, if anyone of you says anything against...
...a female member of this party, I'll teach you a lesson...
...which will make you forget what it means to be male.
Let's go, Shraddha.
[CRICKET CHIRPING]
[ENGINE REVVING]
Pawar.
Greetings, Madam.
- I had to talk to you. - Go on.
Madam, please don't offense at what I say.
I've only seen politicians having police officers transferred
I've never seen or heard of a politician stopping a transfer.
This is the first time I've seen something like this.
Thank you, Madam. I came to thank you
lf ever you have a need for me, for anything... please send for me.
Glory to India.
[CRICKET CHIRPING]
- Anuradha... - Yes, Mother?
- You're coming from the party office? - Yes.
There must've been a lot to do at the office?
- There were some files... - Were you at work or were...
...you having a ball with Yashwant?
She has squandered away the family's honour.
No wonder her father walked out on her mother.
- Infidelity's a trait in her blood! - Mother...
Shut up!
You sleep with another man and talk back at us...?
You have shown your true character!
You've given us and Vivek such a great betrayal...
...he's languishing in prison. We can't face anyone anymore!
- You've bowed to that bloody Yashwant... - Yes, I have bowed to someone.
When I bowed to him for your sake, it all very well.
Now that I bow to him for my own happiness, you feel compromised?
[SCOFFS]
You now discuss character and betrayal in this family.
I was the one who was betrayed when Vivek did not leave his mistresses...
...even after our marriage... whether he was at home, or in prison.
Because of my character, you can't face anyone anymore...?
Mother, I have spent some time in politics already.
Ever since I got to know that your husband, my father-in-law...
...has a mistress in Pune, who has already gone through three abortions...
I haven't been able to face anyone anymore.
It's more likely that infidelity runs in your bloodstream. Not mine.
- Whore! Get out... - Don't!
Don't make the mistake of raising your hand on me.
I'm leaving for my official apartment.
- Shirke. - Yes madam.
- Stay here, till I get my luggage. - Okay.
These folks are not to be trusted.
For all you know, they might drag me into the kitchen and set me on fire.
And you'll get to read tomorrow that it was an accident.
Mother...
...you are indeed a very devoted wife.
Man gets no punishment for all his sins.
And should a woman take one step towards her happiness...
...she's called a whore and a disgrace.
Wow.
It was as if my life was confined to the four walls, Yashwant.
After ages, I breathe freely today.
I think you've done right, Anu
I've always believed that you must stand on your own two feet...
...and not depend on anyone.
Baig and I are trying to form a coalition government.
Will you support me?
"My beloved..."
"has become the lawman..."
Amazing!
"Has become the lawman..."
Greetings!
How are you Tabrez!
Did you meet...
"My beloved has become the lawman..."
"what have I to fear now?"
"My beloved has become the lawman..."
"what have I to fear now?"
"He'll take good care of me. What have I to fear now?"
"I'm now the Queen..."
"I can do as I wish..."
"who is it..."
"who is it that will question me? What have I to fear now?"
"My beloved..."
"My beloved has become the lawman..."
"what have I to fear now?"
"My eyes will whip them."
Greeting Yashwant!
"I will pick up things for free in the market."
"My eyes will whip them"
"I will pick up things for free in the market."
"Whatever I need, I'll have it sent for at the police station."
"Who dares delay it?"
"All day and night..."
"I'll have a ball. What have I to fear anymore?"
"My beloved..."
"My beloved has become the lawman..."
"what have I to fear now?"
- Greetings! - Greetings!
Come on!
Congratulations.
"Whoever comes bearing gifts..."
"I will glare at, and he will tremble."
"Whoever comes bearing gifts..."
"I will glare at, and he will tremble."
"My beloved will pamper me silly..."
Greetings!
"I'll go around in the official motorcar."
[INDISCERNIBLE]
"I'll blow up..."
"government money. What have I to fear anymore?"
"My beloved is the lawman. What have I to fear now?"
"He'll take good care of me. What have I to fear now?"
"I'm now the Queen..."
"I can do as I wish..."
"who is it..."
"who is it that will question me? What have I to fear now?"
"My beloved..."
"My beloved is the lawman. What have I to fear now?"
Wow!
"My beloved..."
[INDISCERNIBLE]
"Has become the lawman..."
"has become the lawman..."
The bitch...
Vivek!
It's almost settled.
In a few days, we'll take the proposal to the governor to form the government.
So, Anu... which post do you want?
Yashwant, to form the government...
...was it necessary to do all that at the farmhouse last night?
We have to do it. We've got to keep people happy.
They were girls barely in their teens.
In a way, we are encouraging prostitution.
Now look...
We tried to stop him, but he wouldn't listen...
- Never mind. You may go. - Sure.
Have you been in bed already? Or will you go to bed after I leave?
- Vivek... - Hey!
You scheming double-crosser! I'll fix you later.
As for you, you whore...
Vivek, leave her alone!
Don't make the mistake of hitting me.
You once asked me what I'm worth, didn't you?
I'll tell you today what I'm worth.
I am a sitting MLA.
One telephone call from me and your bail can be cancelled.
For your own sake...
...go away.
I'll fix the two of you.
I want the divorce as early as possible.
- Make it fast. - I'll try my level best.
Call from the party office, Mr. Chauhan.
Yes, Desai?
An emergency meeting of the party in an hour...? What's up?
All right, I'll be there.
What happened, Papa?
I don't know. There's an emergency meeting of the party in an hour.
I'm going with you.
May I know why this meeting has been called at such short notice?
Our party has decided to form the government in alliance...
- ...with other parties and... - Stop beating around the bush.
I'll tell them.
Pasha, Gaikwad and Phalke's parties have merged with ours.
- Apart from them, is it 20 ...? - 21
- 21 ...? - Deshmukh.
About 21 independent legislators are willing to support us.
We have received their letters of support.
Anuradha and her group is also with us.
We're now forming a government with a huge mandate.
Now tell us. Are you with us or aren't you?
That's all right. May I know who's going to become the Chief Minister?
The High Command wishes that the Chief Minister's post...
...goes either to Mr. Baig or Mr. Yashwant Chauhan.
Anna-saheb, rather than lick their boots...
I'll form my own party or sit in the opposition with my supporters.
Very well. We'll still form the government very easily.
- What do you say, Yashwant? - Sure.
So this is how you pay me back for my favours, Yashwant?
I'm sorry, Mr. Chauhan. But you haven't done me any favour.
I happened to fulfill your need.
There is nothing called favour in politics.
[INDISTINCT]
Go and sit in the car.
So you've shown your true colours?
Mr. Chauhan...
Your son has already sought a divorce from me.
I'm no longer your daughter-in-law.
I know what I am. You'd better see where you stand.
You're finished.
The Chauhans are finished.
[CHIRPING]
What are you thinking about?
How are we going to break their back?
A woman's character even God does not know.
Long ago, someone told me something very important.
Break a man's spine, and he can never stand.
- What are you getting? - Anuradha's back is Yashwant.
If he's broken, Anuradha will be finished on her own.
I have a great idea.
Have you explained the job to them?
Not to worry. They're old hands at the game.
Vivek-bhai, we're with you.
Don't worry. Tomorrow's headlines will convey what you want to.
Yashwant, when a man is going through bad times...
...he mustn't take crucial decisions.
For the time being, you must stop of becoming the C.M.
- What does that mean? - Your affair with Anuradha...
...is being discussed in every lane of the country.
Do you realise how much of harm it has done to the party's image?
At a time when we are trying to form the government?
Had I been in your shoes, I'd have done something about Vivek by now.
But when your mistress stops you, what can you do?
Baig!
Yelling at me isn't going to help.
When man is obsessed with woman, he loses his power of reasoning.
So go home and think it over with a calm mind...
...and look at what I've said. You'll find a way out.
[CELL PHONE RINGING]
Cur!
You're sitting with the whore?
The two of you have had enough fun.
Have you read today's papers? Wasn't it fun?
What will you tell the public now?
VIVEK: Bloody, image conscious bastard.
This is only the beginning. Wait and watch, you dog.
Who is it?
What is it?
Vishu...
[GROAN]
[GLASS SHATTERS]
[ENGINE REVVING]
[INDISTINCT]
Annasaheb is here.
[SOBBING]
Have courage!
- We have wireless vans at every square. - Yes sir.
The funeral procession will leave from the N.M. Joshi Marg route.
Yes sir.
I want tight security.
[INDISTINCT]
- Take care of them. - Anuradha Saigal's here!
Anuradha Saigal... Down! down!
- You, Madam...? - Why? What's wrong?
You don't know, Madam. Chauhan has strong connections with the underworld.
Someone was settling scores and Vivek was caught in the crossfire.
Satam, drive them behind.
[INDISTINCT]
Madam, please leave.
[INDISTINCT]
Chauhan's party workers are very angry. Anything could happen.
Please go away.
Drive them behind, I say.
Anuradha Saigal... Down! down!
You have been summoned to Delhi because...
...the High Command is very angry with your internal disputes.
Yashwant, I agree you have done a lot for the party over the years.
But because of your bad image today, the party has taken a severe beating.
In this situation, how can the C.M's post be given to you?
Every child in the city is talking about his affair with Anuradha.
Mr. Baig, if your misdeeds of 20 years are brought to light...
- you will have nowhere to go! - Yashwant!
- [INDISTINCT] - Shut up!
Gentlemen... calm down.
You are here to discuss something, not to indulge in mud-slinging.
The party High Command needs some time to think about the C.M's post.
You may leave for now.
Thank you.
What are you thinking about, Dixit-saheb?
Apart from Yashwant and Baig...
...we don't have a third option in that state.
Who could we look to in the future?
There is someone.
- Anuradha? - Yes.
I know, she hasn't much of experience.
But her popularity has soared over the year or two.
As for allegations...
...politicians like us are always subjected to such charges.
Maybe you're right.
We ought to think of Anuradha seriously.
- How are you, Anuradha? - Very well, thank you.
You look worried, my dear.
Although I have spent some time in politics, Anna-saheb...
I want to know the meaning of power from you.
You ought to have gone to Baig or Yashwant then.
There were so many men like them who came to me and learnt so much.
But it was perhaps difficult for them to tread the path I showed them.
In league with criminals and vested interests...
...how they establish a reign in which the law is a mere puppet...
...is something only they can tell you.
That's what power means to them.
- What will I tell you? - Still...
[BIRDS CHIRPING]
I ask you: what is Power, in your opinion?
Power is an opportunity, my child. To bring about a change in society.
To work for the welfare of the public and the downtrodden.
But you need to have great determination and courage to do that.
And our leaders never find the time...
...from stuffing their pockets and cutting their opponents to size.
[EXHALES]
Anna-saheb, how have you been tolerating all this for so many years?
In hope, my child. That there will be someone who will have the courage...
...to bring about a change in the system.
That's the hope, my child.
I must leave now, Anna-saheb.
[DOORBELL]
Greetings.
Yashwant...?
So late in the night? What is the matter?
Nothing. I had to discuss something important with you.
What?
Baig has shown his true colours.
After what I've done, it'll be tough for him to even breathe freely
lf you support me with your legislators...
...no one can stop me from becoming the C.M.
[GASPS]
Tell me something, Yashwant.
Couldn't there be someone else to become the C.M., apart from you?
Who else?
Anna-saheb.
Anna-saheb? Are you out of your mind?
He has been honest all his life, but he could achieve nothing.
Mere honesty isn't enough to become the C.M.
How could you even think of it?
Yashwant, I always thought you were different from the others.
That you have some principles and ideals. But alas!
You are one of the politicians, who, in their lust for power...
...will sell not just their daughters-in-law...
...but their mothers too.
Shut your mouth!
You don't know how many years I've waited for this opportunity
lf you wish to do something for the masses...
...you need to have power firmly in your grasp!
And this is my chance, Anuradha.
But who will reason with women? You get sentimental about everything.
It's truly said. Women think with their hearts, not their brains.
And I say that men's intellect is ground between your heels and your legs.
Anuradha.
Don't forget... wherever you are, you are because of me.
The power, the position and the cars... they're all because of me.
I want your answer by tomorrow morning.
Or else, if I wish, I can create a dozen more Anuradha's in this state.
By tomorrow morning.
[BIRDS CHIRPING]
- Good morning, madam. - Pawar.
Sorry, I'm here to inconvenience you early in the day.
Sit down.
- What is the matter? - How will I tell you, Madam?
Looking for decency in politics is like looking for water in a desert.
What are you getting at, Pawar?
There are politicians who will make many promises...
...to the masses before the elections, but once they come to power...
...they can't think of anything except stuffing their vaults with money.
To eliminate the thorns in their path is child's play for them.
Your political Guru Yashwant Varde possesses all these evil traits.
It's true.
Tell me clearly whatever you have to say, Pawar.
I have it from sources in my department...
...it was Yashwant Varde who had your husband Vivek Chauhan assassinated.
That's all I came to tell you, Madam. I must leave now.
You know what is the biggest mistake you made, Madam?
You trusted Yashwant Varde.
Glory to India.
[INAUDIBLE]
Go on, Mr. Rege.
Mr. Swami's already here. We're having discussions
I'll reach Nagpur tomorrow.
Yes.
Have a word with the rest of the MLA's by then.
You're right, Yashwant.
I get sentimental for no reason.
I keep asking silly questions.
I had forgotten that I have a long political career ahead of me.
After all, this status, this bungalow and the cars...
...you're the one who got me all this.
[SOBBING]
I am extremely sorry, Yashwant.
I'm willing to support you, if you wish.
Come on, Anu.
We do get angry some times.
After all, we're friends. Aren't we?
And compromise is another name for politics, isn't it?
Come, let me introduce you to Mr. Swami.
Come.
Welcome, Anuradha-ji.
Come.
You do know everyone around.
This is Swami-ji.
Anuradha Saigal.
She has a leading role to play in this whole deal.
Please.
So it's all decided.
As Swami-ji says, Latesh Shah and Mr. Shetty...
...will pay Kamal Pasha and Govind Mhatre 250 million each...
...to buy out their legislators. Right?
- All right. - No problem.
Okay.
In a few days, you will propose my name as the next Chief Minister.
And who gets which portfolio, we have already decided.
That's right. Baig never deserved to be in the C.M's chair in any case.
Which is why I've come to you with all his legislators.
As we have already discussed, I will get the deputy Chief Minister's post.
Yes.
It's a confirmed report, I hope?
Okay.
I'll hang up now.
Well? You didn't trust my word, did you?
But why have you told me all this?
[EXHALES]
Baig-saheb, I'm a newcomer in politics.
I stood by Yashwant in the hope...
...that an experienced man like you would become the C.M. someday.
[SCOFFS]
How was I to know the truth about Yashwant?
The man who can break a 20-year old relationship with Chauhan...
...can stab you in the back too.
He's the one who had Vivek murdered.
He has got into the habit of betraying people.
[CRICKETS CHIRPING]
After all this...
...at least I can't bear to see him seated on the C.M's chair and smiling away.
[SCOFFS]
But I don't know how you feel.
[SIGHS]
I must leave now. If need be, do send for me.
[DIALING]
Sultan, Yashwant is returning from Nagpur tonight.
He shouldn't reach Mumbai.
On the way... You got it?
There shouldn't be any mistake.
YASHWANT: Hi.
It was a nice meeting. They were all there...
...from Jalgaon, Nashik, Baramati, Sholapur. Everyone.
I'll be there in a little while.
Yeah. Bye.
Hey, watch out!
[GROAN]
[BIRDS CHIRPING]
[INAUDIBLE]
Do you think Baig and his supporters will agree so easily?
Please leave that to me.
- How about the Chief Minister's post? - I need 24 hours.
Anna-saheb, we can do to them exactly what they have done to us.
Please don't worry. Leave it to me.
- Latesh-bhai... - Yes, madam?
- Have you explained it to them? - Oh yes, no tensions.
It's routine work for them. I've explained it all to them.
What are you doing?
Where are you taking me...? Let me go!
Let me go!
What does this mean?
Yadav, this isn't anything unusual for you, is it?
You and Baig have scared so many legislators.
And now that it's your turn, it gets your goat?
I don't have time to waste.
I have evidence of your misdeeds.
By tomorrow morning, if I do not have the support of your legislators...
...forget becoming the Deputy C.M...
...you won't be able to contest elections for even the Village Council.
Let's go, driver.
The lady's giving you such plum posts in the Cabinet...
...why must you worry about anything else?
Everything will be arranged. Trust my word. I'm with you.
We don't have time to waste.
I must have your support by tomorrow morning.
[INDISTINCT]
- Welcome, Mr. Baig. - Welcome, Mr. Baig.
- Anuradha-ji's waiting for you. - But obviously.
- Welcome, Mr. Baig. - Anuradha-ji!
- Please be seated. - Our party workers are very happy.
Take a look at this.
Letters of support from all legislators.
We can now go to the governor and stake a claim to form the government.
You have played a great role in my success, Anuradha-ji.
What portfolio would you like to have for your help?
Tell me... we have the power now.
That's all right, Mr. Baig.
But could you take a look at this first. Go on.
- What is it...? - Oh, I forgot.
You perhaps don't even know to read.
Well...?
Pawar.
Read out the contents of this dossier to Mr. Baig.
It says that Sultan and his men have been arrested.
They have confessed that Mr. Baig asked them to murder Yashwant.
Yes, the killing which he depicted as an accident.
And yes, Mr. Baig. The party High Command has got wind of this.
And if you don't want to go to prison...
...go outside and make the announcement...
...that you are resigning from the party.
That the Chief Minister of our government will be Anna-saheb Joshi.
Bitch, whore.
Betrayer.
At your instigation, I had Yashwant killed.
And you're now stabbing me in the back?
You're ganging up with this two-penny Inspector to play games with me?
Whore!
A whore, I am not. Pimps you are!
Pimps that misused power and sold the law to crime and criminals.
Go out and make the announcement.
Or else, even after you've served a sentence in prison...
...you'll have to sell kebabs on the streets, like old times.
Bitch! How dare you raise a hand at me...?
Leave her alone!
Make a sound and you'll leave in a funeral procession.
As for your legislators...
Balram!
You guys...?
Can't help it, Baig-saheb. This is politics.
You're the one who taught us all this.
Let's go out and make the announcement. Come on.
Go on.
There's a change in the situation.
I'm suddenly...
...not keeping well.
I feel breathlessness and my Blood Pressure has risen.
I've had a word with the doctor and he has advised me rest.
Which is why I have decided...
...that Anna-saheb will be the Chief Minister of our government.
BAIG: He's an honest and hardworking man, who has done a lot for the party.
Glory to India.
Pawar.
Pawar, the rules of politics...
I learnt from them.
[SCOFFS]
To defang a Cobra, you have to get it by its hood.
Before Baig gets home...
...arrest him.
Arrest him.
People in my department often used to tell me, Madam...
...that the victory of truth over falsehood is found only in books.
[SCOFFS]
They were wrong.
Hail India.
Long live Anna-saheb!
Long live Anuradha Saigal!
Despite your party having come to power...
...why haven't you taken any ministerial berth?
You could even have become the Chief Minister.
Politics isn't only about holding ministerial berths.
It's easy to sit at home and say that things will never change.
Unless the common citizen contributes what he can to politics...
...power of this nation will pass into the hands of criminals and thugs.
One moment, Madam. One last question.
Whom do you attribute your unprecedented success to?
To no one.
Politics for me is a journey through life.
A journey I have undertaken on my own and will continue to do so.
Thank you madam!
Long live Anuradha-ji!