Bhaiya?!
Guard Bhaiya?!
What are you looking at? Open the gate!
I am! Why are you yelling?
You girls come and go as you please.
Who knows where you loiter late at night, even in winter…
It does get late sometimes!
Get lost! Don't you try it with me!
Happy Birthday!
Little louder, you guys?
You just scared my baby!
Sorry, baby, sorry!
-Happy birthday! -Thank you. Thank you.
Anu di, happy birthday!
Thank you, thank you!
-Komal, where's the cake? -Yeah, I'm on it.
Hold on for a bit.
I'm in a lousy mood.
There was someone back there hitting me with the laser again.
And then I got into a fight with the guard.
He wouldn't open the gate!
-Freaky place, that's what. -Thank you.
That's why I tell you to come back on time.
You didn't come straight home from office, did you?
That's not the point, Rima.
Did you complain to the warden about the guard?
At this hour?
She'll be busy downing drinks with her BFF.
She won't give a shit!
But still, you were late Anu.
I had to collect the keys from the landlord, remember?
In one week… We can move in!
Wow, you got the key!
Guys, New Year's party at the new house!
You guys haven't seen the place yet, right?
It's… it's cute!
Rima di, you said they'd only find a dump, right?
It's not bad at all!
Really, Rima?
Well, it's not a palace either.
Better than this hole!
Really?
Is this place so bad?
Then why is she staying here?
She's got rich folks.
-Right, Nikki? -Hey!
That's not fair, Rima.
It's… it's lon--
Lonely, right?
In a hostel, you're never alone or unsafe.
And the restrictions are for our own good.
Oh, please. What nonsense, Rima!
Why do you have a problem if we get some freedom?
I know exactly why you want "freedom."
It's about sex with you all the time.
That's why girls live alone, right?
-You're talking nonsense! -To have…
-sex with different guys every day! -When you don't have a good point?!
You're drunk, Lana.
You always talk about sex whenever you don't have
anything meaningful to say.
We'll be naked, we'll dance naked, we'll do everything naked.
Rima is… is right, Anu. I…
This place… has become my comfort zone.
I know what you mean, Nikki.
But I didn't come all the way from Balia
to live in this hostel.
Every day when I return to the hostel,
I feel I won't even make it to the gate.
That's fucked.
There's someone out there…
lurking in wait for me.
I just want to get out of this hostel.
Madhu!
All good? Was the journey alright?
So, how does Delhi feel?
It feels like a ghost town.
Why is it like that?
Because it's Sunday.
By evening, this place will be packed.
Slow down. Drop us here.
Fare? Here you go.
Here you go.
Alright.
Thank you.
This way, it's right up those stairs.
Careful, watch your step there.
Hey, come on in, tea is just about ready.
Hi, I'm Rajeev.
Hi. Madhu.
-Yo, wake up, dude! -Madhu.
Why don't you sit here, I'll handle your bags.
Guys…
You drink tea, right?
Be careful, the cup's cracked.
It might spill.
No worries.
What the…
I'm sorry I've taken your room.
No, it's all good.
But if the landlord finds out, we'll all be thrown out.
The guys have stepped out for a bit.
We don't have to rush into this.
What's wrong?
Someone's…
Is someone at the door?
What are you thinking?
It'll take time…
for everything to be fine.
Well, I'll be damned.
Is the traffic like this every day?
Yes, every day.
But today, I'm loving the traffic.
So, Madhuri, what brings you to Delhi?
Sir, I have come to Delhi
because of the opportunities it offers.
I want to learn.
I want to… get experience.
I want to be free.
Free?
Yes, sir.
Just… I mean free to be myself.
Okay.
Madhuri, as I can see, you are a graduate, correct?
Yes, sir. Arts, SSC College, Gwalior.
But I can't see it here.
Do you have the certificate with you?
Sorry, sir, I left it at home.
-Yeah, seriously! -Hey, Bela di!
Oh, hi!
Hey!
-How are you? -Good.
Good.
So, how'd the interview go?
Not that good.
Oh, why not?
Pradeep interviewed you, right?
Don't worry, you'll get the job.
Listen, are you still living with Arun and all those boys?
Yeah, until I can find a room.
Okay, listen, I couldn't find anything within your budget,
but Nakul found a place.
Nakul?
My fiancé!
I told you about him!
He found out about this place. He said it's a little…
out of the way?
But I'm sure it's gonna be fine. Okay?
But I wanted him to come and tell you this personally.
-I wonder what's taking him so long! -It's okay.
Can you thank him for me, please?
Don't worry.
-Hey, Bela di? -Yeah?
They asked for my graduation certificate.
You don't need any qualifications for this job.
Don't worry, it'll all be fine, okay?
Oh, check your phone.
I sent you the location of the hostel.
Okay.
Shall we go?
Arun?
Bela di mentioned a hostel.
-Let's go check it out. -Sure, let's go.
-Nakul! -Hi.
Hi!
-Are we ready to go? -Yeah.
What should we eat?
Madhu?
Madhu!
Let's go, we're gonna be late.
It isn't too far from here, is it?
According to the map, it's just a ten-minute drive.
No, I think we're pretty close.
Really?
Oh, I can see it.
Have you eloped?
Excuse me?
My friend told me about this hostel.
Do you have any rooms available?
This is a government facility.
You'll need to show a job, a local guardian, the works…
Can you just tell us if you have a room or not?
Ma'am, can I see the room?
This is our mess here.
Right now most girls are at work.
It gets crowded at night.
Up here, we don't have too many girls.
The construction was abandoned on this floor.
That's just the storage room.
Age-old junk in there.
We have three rooms here,
and two on this side.
This is the only room that's empty.
The washroom's down the hall.
There's a common toilet, okay?
This trunk belonged to the girl before you.
Let me know if you don't need it. I can get it moved.
She's the one who covered the mirror with paper,
It's broken, I guess.
It's nice.
-Hey, Bhaiya! -Yeah?
This place is like in the middle of nowhere, man.
There is no bus stop or rickshaw stand nearby.
So, how do these girls get around?
Well, there's a little lane from
the back gate to the main road.
They use that.
None of the doctors are prescribing the medicine my company is pushing.
The patients look up the "side-effects" on Google these days.
Yeah, so what?
Self-medication isn't right, is it?
You aren't taking anything without a prescription, are you?
Ma'am.
Thank you.
You went through my bag?
It's a psychotropic drug.
It knocks you out completely.
You can't wake up in the morning.
I can't help it, I can't sleep without it!
I really liked that room.
What did you like about it?
Besides, that warden is damn shady.
Who asks for six months' rent in advance?
If you calculate the monthly rent, it's actually pretty cheap.
So you'll stay anywhere that's cheap?
That area isn't safe, Madhu.
Is any part of Delhi safe?
Still…
How will we get all those documents the warden asked for?
Listen…
You know so many doctors.
There must be someone who can help, right?
Please.
Ma'am, you moved the clinic to your house?
Just for a few days.
What's her name, again?
Madhuri Kiran.
He's a beast.
He won't go to anyone except me.
He hates humans.
Smart cat.
What's its name?
Raakshas.
And what's yours?
Kiara.
Okay, I've written it for you.
But do you have a job?
Ma'am, I have cleared the interview.
They've called me back tomorrow.
Well, since I've set up my clinic here,
I'll have patients coming in and
I'll definitely need some assistance.
If you have the time, let me know.
Yes, ma'am.
Best of luck with that hostel room.
Come on.
Quietly!
-Hurry up, please! -Shut up, ya!
Come, come, come.
Anu?
Anu, are you there?
Let it go.
Nothing happened last time either.
It's a waste of time!
This time it will happen.
Just wait.
Shit, shit!
Okay.
-You'll go. -You go, check.
-No. -Go already!
Come on, go!
It's okay.
Get out.
Svetlana, this is not your room.
Get out!
-Shit, let's go, let's go. -Wait.
What's wrong with you?
You cannot open this room, alright?
Listen, Svetlana…
Fuck off!
Mad bitch!
Let's get started?
Hey, hey, did you see that?
-What? -Nothing.
Mummy!
We are locked! Open the door! Please!
-Open the door! -Please open the door!
Svetlana!
Come on, open the door!
Just open the door! Open the door!
-I'm sorry. I'm sorry. -Open up! Please.
-Svetlana, please! -Please open the door!
Svetlana!
Oh God! Someone help!
-Help! -Girls! Quiet!
The same nonsense every day.
They can go to hell. Crazy shit.
Going to the dead girl's room to fool around…
Insensitive creatures!
That room's still vacant?
Those girls won't let anyone stay there.
There's someone coming tomorrow, though.
Did you do a background check?
You better be careful,
or I'll shut this hostel down.
Now don't start again!
Any update on Jeeva?
I managed to get him out on parole with such difficulty…
and he ran off.
What about his buddy from prison?
What was his name again?
Babban.
They just took him into custody in Rajasthan for a smuggling case.
I'll ask him what new mess this boy's landed himself in!
I'm exhausted, Gracie…
I don't know what to do with this boy!
He's probably just hiding somewhere.
Don't stress.
He'll come back, he always does.
Rima?
I spoke to your husband.
Your time here is up.
I'm not going anywhere.
How can you kick me out… and in this condition?
That's why I've called him.
You're eight months pregnant, right?
I cannot allow this.
Svetlana!
Ma'am…
Ma'am, I said… I will… will pay.
Nikki, is this room your personal property?
No, ma'am, but when… when I am paying…
I just confirmed.
A new girl's moving into that room.
I don't want any nonsense, okay?
But we didn't do anything!
Please don't open the room.
I've heard enough of this rubbish.
You understand?
Or you'll face the consequences.
But seriously, what have we even done?
Will you say something?
Fine, don't say anything.
Let's see how long you'll keep quiet.
There's nothing to tell.
It's that room.
There's something in there.
What did you just say?
Come again?
Good.
Behave yourself.
I'm giving y'all a warning,
I'll kick every single one of you out.
It's about to start again.
Where are you headed, dude?
To meet the warden?
No, she's moving in. I'm helping her move her stuff.
You can't help, man. She has to do it herself.
-But she's got a ton of stuff. -She'll manage!
Listen, I will take it.
-You sure? -I'm sure.
You take care, okay?
Hey, bro!
This shit ain't allowed here.
-Grab your stuff and get moving. -Yeah, whatever!
-What a loser… -Just go.
Catch you later.
Take care, okay?
Call me if you need anything.
See you.
-Hey. -How are you, Mishra ji?
-Your guest is in there. -Okay. Thank you.
Make it quick.
-Yeah, okay. -We got you special permission!
Where's Jeeva?
Where is he?
Spit it out!
I don't know!
Haven't seen him in months.
You're never gonna change, are you, asshole?
I told you to stay away from my son…
I warned you, didn't I?!
He's the one who came to me after getting out of prison.
Said we'd work together.
Then he disappeared.
-Nonsense! -Didn't he tell you anything?
Why the fuck would he tell shit to his mother
when you got him wrapped around your finger!
There's this guy… a hakim.
He's got a clinic in Old Delhi.
Jeeva used to work for him.
It lasts just two minutes…
and that's after busting my ass for an hour.
My heart is so weak I can't even take medicine.
My wife has no faith left in me.
She's lost interest.
She straight up refuses.
Looks like an evil eye is upon you.
You know, a woman's evil eye
can devour you.
Your health,
your sanity…
Excuse me?
Your first wife.
She's dead.
That's why I got another one.
No.
She's still around.
Her anger and bitterness flow in your veins.
She's been poisoning you from the inside.
Well, that explains a lot.
She tortured me when she was alive.
Why would she stop now?
Evil eye or whatever it is…
I need you to fix it.
Anyhow.
Stop seeking validation and respect from the world.
That's your biggest weakness.
Seek out what you really crave, Mr. Bhalla.
It's my wife who's been craving… for a child!
What am I supposed to do?
At their core,
women are weak emotional creatures.
Till you crave for them, physical strength is meaningless.
When your mind is enfeebled,
your body is bound to fail you.
Can you master your desire?
Is there any weird stuff in this?
I haven't even touched an egg in two years.
I'm a pure vegetarian.
I already feel…
Powerful!
What was the name of that kid, again?
Babban.
He'll be released tomorrow.
Thank you.
How can I help you?
I'm Constable Ilu Mishra.
I've been hearing a lot about you.
Figured I should come and meet you.
I just bumped into Babban.
He used to work for you?
And this boy, Jeevan Mishra?
Yeah, he used to work for me too,
but it's been ages.
What did he do for you, exactly?
Well, my medicines need some special ingredients.
He sourced stuff for me.
Stuff like?
Rare stuff, like herbs,
plants, special oils.
But I haven't seen him in months.
Honestly, my work has suffered a lot since he left.
Now I have to procure my ingredients all by myself.
Why are you looking for him, anyway?
He's my son.
By the way, what kind of treatment do you do?
Physical ailments are often rooted in the…
soul.
I treat the root cause.
Try it sometime.
Hi, I'm Madhu.
And you are?
You just moved in next door?
Yes, just today.
I looked around earlier but didn't see anyone here.
Where are you from?
Gwalior.
What about you?
Oh, Gwalior, that's nearby.
Yes.
You should leave while you can.
Sorry?
The girl who stayed in that room before,
she couldn't get out.
Didn't the warden tell you what happened to her?
Got it?
What Rima said?
Are you stupid?
Leave, bitch!
All the best.
Okay, guys, listen to me very carefully.
All our clients should know our best offers.
It's very simple.
You have to call on these numbers.
Okay.
Any other information you need
-is there in this brochure. -Okay.
Thank you!
Of course, we'll meet, sir!
Yeah, Poolside Cafe.
Sunday?
Yes, sir.
Man, this city is crawling with dirty old men!
Yes, sir.
Yeah, I'm just gonna grab some lunch real quick.
Alright, whatever.
No, you can come pick me up.
Oh, shit! Move.
Madhu!
Wait!
Let's go for lunch.
What's the matter?
Are you alright? Come, come, come.
-I love prawn sushi. -Ma'am, your order.
They have the best in town. Thank you.
Thank you, ma'am.
I should be treating you.
You got me this job.
Nonsense! This was nothing.
Relax.
No, it was everything to me.
You have no idea how desperate I was to get out of that place.
I know.
I understand.
That guy with you…
Was that Nakul?
Yeah…
I'm so sorry!
He was so embarrassed.
What just happened…
He was so awkward.
I told him to scram.
Does he work here with you?
No, his office is nearby… it's right here.
That's why we meet for lunch.
And at weekends we stay at his place.
Because that's the only time we get together.
I see.
You two met back in Gwalior?
No!
His cousin was in our college group.
My Nakul is not from Gwalior.
He's a typical Delhi guy.
I love it.
Who's there?
Who is it?
You got someone with you in the room?
I won't be spooked so easily.
Really?
-Yeah, really. -It hasn't even started yet.
Once it does, you won't even be able to run.
Who's gonna scare me off from here?
You guys?
Bring it on!
I'm not going anywhere!
Nakul, the lab…
Nakul, bro…
Nakul, bro, the lab…
Nakul…
Nakul Bhaiya.