I'm a big fan of yours.
You're the only one I have.
Here's a small present from your fan.
In good times,
one even gets expensive watches as presents.
Thank you.
But, you see, good times don't last very long for cricketers.
You're right, man.
Just like you make as many runs as you can while you're in form…
you should also take advantage of the good times while they last.
Who knows what the future holds?
Come on, man. Are you a life insurance salesman?
Not at all.
I've come to help you as well as seek help from you.
What kind of help?
I just want a little bit of information.
In return, I can get you cars, watches…
anything you want.
What kind of information?
Well…
the condition of the pitch.
-Team composition. -I see.
-That's all. -And what else?
I'll tell you what else.
Bowl five wides…
and two no-balls.
Don't run anyone out. Right?
Score only these many runs, etc. This kind of information, right?
You think I'm a fuckin' idiot?
Take this watch and shove it up your ass.
Where are you, fucker?
All kinds of people are accosting me while I'm waiting…
-Did you just arrive or you're leaving? -The first hearing is yours.
-Vayu, listen. -Yes?
-I wanted to-- -I'll handle it. Chill.
Vayu!
Hey!
Mr. Vayu Raghavan, captain of the Mumbai Mavericks.
Have you accepted any money ever to underperform in a cricket match?
No.
To the best of your knowledge, have…
any of the players of the Mumbai Mavericks
ever been involved in match fixing or betting?
Not to my knowledge.
What about the management?
I'm just a player. I'm not privy to what the management does.
Sure, Mr. Raghavan?
Not only am I not privy, I have no interest in it either.
What about the major stakeholders like…
Ms. Mantra Patil?
Ms. Patil is innocent.
Excuse me, I thought you said you were not privy to anything the management does.
Are you saying Ms. Mantra Patil is innocent for your personal reasons?
Look, that's really unfair.
It's true that Mantra is quite close to me…
but not to cricket.
And if Mantra was involved in all of this…
I would've…
If Mantra Patil is also not involved, then who did the match fixing and betting?
I don't know, sir.
-You must be a follower of Mahatma Gandhi. -Excuse me?
Hear no evil, speak no evil, see no evil.
Thank you, Mr. Raghavan. You may go.
Thank you, sir.
No matter what they ask you in there, all you have to say is, "I don't know."
Mr. Mishra…
I have already met 25 others before you.
And I've learned nothing new.
I sincerely hope you're not going to waste my time.
Sir, I've been playing cricket for the last sixteen years.
I was a small-town boy who had big dreams--
Mr. Mishra…
I have your file here.
Do you accept that you have taken money…
to fix games for the Mumbai Mavericks?
Yes, Your Honor.
-Maybe you misunderstood my question-- -No, I understand.
Yes, I have fixed matches.
I'll tell you everything, sir.
What a great meeting I had, babe!
I've never met such a knowledgeable lawyer.
What brilliant insight on betting legalization!
His questions were on point and so were his answers.
Only…
Only what? You're falling in love with him?
Shut up!
What's the problem then? Is he missing an arm or a leg?
Is he too conservative or too liberal?
He's expensive. He charges way too much.
-I guess I'll hire someone-- -No, absolutely not.
Mantra, I meant what I said, okay?
So, don't worry about all this. Just go and hire him now.
Thank you.
Listen, babe.
I'm proud of you.
Love you. Bye.
Idiot, catch it!
-Here you go! -Take it easy, man!
We've got a whole carton of these, bro. Chill.
-Hey, Vayu! -Yes?
Here's Rohit's brand, especially for you.
What the fuck?
They've sent it as a gift.
You see, Rohit is going to sign the contract soon.
Give me that.
From now on, nobody will drink this trash. Understood?
Come here, Vijay.
Catch this bottle, and get rid of all these boxes.
Hey, come here.
Chill out. Go on.
-Pooja. -Sir.
Listen, what's the status on that deodorant brand?
Sir, they are on board, but it'll take a month to finalize it.
That's okay, but I need an advance from them ASAP.
An advance before signing the contract?
Pooja, I need the cash. It's urgent, okay?
What else can we do?
There are no other brands available right now.
What about Magic Moments?
Sir, that is Rohit's brand.
Yes, but his contract has expired, right?
Technically, he's up for renewal. He's no longer the brand ambassador.
And neither is he the captain of the Indian team.
Look, I'm sure the brands also want a new face.
Okay, sir. I'll just have to speak to my team and…
Pooja, just swing it my way.
I'm hotter property than he is right now, and you know that. Okay?
My Youth Icon Award, my fan following…
use whatever it takes.
And I'll take 20% less than whatever Rohit was charging.
Don't worry, your commission stays the same.
Yes, sir.
I want Magic Moments. Make it happen.
Once.
Check out my bowling just once.
Listen, whoever you are,
if I entertain one request, I'll have to start entertaining hundreds more.
Okay? So, yeah… please understand.
I only want two minutes.
Just one chance. I won't disappoint you.
I know you give everyone a fair chance.
Listen, I'm really busy right now. Please call me after the series.
Yeah? Thank you.
-What part of-- -Rohini Raghavan.
Seventy-two matches, four PPL championships…
and now, analyst of the Indian Cricket Team.
Listen, I'm right behind you.
You?
I know…
I'm probably disturbing you by showing up like this.
Devender sir…
Can I have the ball?
What do you mean?
Wait.
I know you.
You're that off-spinner.
Forty-seven wickets in the British University League?
Playing for Oxford.
Your name is…
-Akbar? -Imaad Akbar.
May I?
Bowl again.
The boy does have talent.
He just needs some practice.
Exactly.
Imaad!
Thanks.
I'm really on my toes for the series.
Keep in touch.
You're good.
What? But you were supposed to pick me up, right?
Fucking asshole!
Hey!
May I drop you somewhere?
Okay.
So?
What do you think?
It's a bit cold in here… but fancy.
Actually, I was asking about my bowling.
Oh, sorry.
But thanks.
You're good.
So, what do you suggest I should do next?
Well, it's a long haul.
Pick a city, join a club.
And maybe, with time…
you can make it to first class.
Dileep, Wadia…
PPL also helps, you know.
Maybe you can make it to my PPL's Potentials List.
-Fantastic exposure. -Of course.
And if the selectors like you, you never know…
Maybe the final step.
Indian Cricket Team.
The dream.
Why are you worrying so much, Bhaisaab?
Everything is under control.
Control?
You seem deluded, Kale.
No matter what anyone tells Roy,
they won't have a shred of evidence.
What are you afraid of?
I've already lost a lot because of this case, Kale.
Now, I can't lose this case.
You won't lose it.
The evidence was in front of Mr. Patil, but he did nothing.
You can check the auction records.
We made the highest bid.
At the ICB…
Bhaisaab's word is the law.
And anyone who opposes it is branded a felon.
I went to him personally with the list of players who doped.
He brushed it aside.
We were eligible in every way, and yet…
Our votes have no weight.
These players should be banned.
But this man won't let it happen.
It was all rigged, sir.
The auction was just for show.
We don't have a voice, or a choice.
Do you have any concrete evidence to substantiate your claims?
He destroyed all my reports.
If we had evidence, wouldn't we file a police complaint?
Sir!
Sir! Please make her understand.
She's trying to poach Rohit's brand and hand it over to Vayu.
That does not even make sense--
Sir, Vayu wants Magic Moments, and he wants it now.
He's ready to take 20% less than what's in Rohit's MoU with the brand.
And the brand, I presume, is happy because he is captain now, right?
Yes, sir. I spoke to them. They're thrilled about the idea.
What about that deodorant brand?
-Engage? -Yeah.
-Sir, that's not happening for a month. -But, sir…
Tell me something. Who do you work for?
Rohit.
Wrong.
You work for yourself.
Which means that you, in turn, work for me.
And I work for the company, and so does she.
This is what will happen now.
Give Magic Moments to Vayu.
He wants the cash? Let him take it.
We'll make a lot of profit on that.
And you…
Pitch that deodorant brand to Rohit. Give him some ten percent extra.
Everyone's happy, right?
What the hell is going on?
I've endorsed Magic Moments for three years. I don't get this.
Sir, Vayu is the new captain and the brand wants him.
But I'm telling you, sir, this is a blessing in disguise for us.
You see, consumer perception is evolving. The times are changing rapidly.
Everyone is heading towards a fitter and healthier lifestyle.
People follow keto and vegan diet plans.
In these times, do you really want to get associated with a soda?
And that too flavored.
Sir, I'm telling you, they've done us a big, big favor.
Fine. Then what about that deodorant brand you were talking about? Engage?
Will that appeal to my fans?
It'll keep you current. In the times. Sexy.
And sir, given your body, desirable.
This brand talks all about spontaneous romance.
Sir, imagine yourself being on a yacht. Maldives.
Swimsuit models all around you.
Raw masculinity, sir.
Sir, I don't know about all your fans,
but this brand will definitely appeal to your female fan base.
Okay, fine. Will they pay the same amount?
Sir, they'll pay you ten percent more.
Alright. Do one thing.
Use the weekend of 4th and 5th July for the shoot.
Sure, sir. That's why I'm here. I'll get it sorted. Don't worry.
Alright.
Six months!
That's how much advance notice I gave you.
And now my brother is going with his
second choice venue at his own wedding
so that you would be able to make it that weekend!
I'm sorry. It's just… The client wants these dates.
Oh, please! The client?
The client? Really, Rohit?
Please spare me the excuses. How long will you blame others?
Do you think I'm stupid? Or blind?
I see right through you and your lies!
I don't understand why you want to live two lives, baby. I just…
One at home, one outside. What's the point?
Why? Why are you maintaining this facade?
While after so many years,
so many petitions, so many hearings,
and so much struggle, we've changed the law so that
people like us can live freely as we are!
But you…
you're a coward!
You're a coward!
I'm a coward?
Yes!
What do you want me to do, Allen?
Should I walk around wearing a T-shirt that reads "I am gay"?
Listen to me!
Do you even fucking understand what's at stake here?
Your first class flights, meals at Michelin star restaurants,
Bespoke Versace clothes, Rolex fucking watches…
Where do you think it comes from? My endorsements!
And why do you think I fucking get them? It's because of my image!
I'm a man in sports! You fucking understand that, okay?
I'm looked up to! I'm an icon! I'm an ideal my fans aspire to!
The day people find out that I'm gay, you will lose it.
These advertisements, this lifestyle… You will lose everything!
You're sure I'm the one who's scared of losing everything?
Mantra!
Here.
In case you want to
-legalize something else with betting… -Oh, my God!
-Wow, this is so much money! -Yeah!
-Oh, my God! Thank you! -Welcome.
I told you I'd get it done.
Thank you.
You're from the legal team?
Hi! So happy you guys have gotten in earlier than you're supposed to.
Okay. So, I'm sure you guys have all met.
But we'll have a formal round of introductions first.
This is Rahul. He's going to be heading our legal team.
Hi, guys.
This is Sameer, our policy expert.
-Hi. -Hello.
Ananya, our social media advisor.
Okay, Rahul, we need to get things moving really quickly.
And I think we should immediately file a PIL in the court
to get the legalization process started.
The government will have to address it urgently,
and the media will also start talking about it.
Mantra, I looked into that report you asked me to.
You were right. A few years ago, the Law Commission
recommended legalizing betting.
But the government and politicians buried it.
That's actually what I was expecting. I'm really not surprised.
I have some contacts in South Block. I've asked them to obtain the report.
-Okay, great. You get on that. Thank you. -Yeah.
Okay, guys, the Parliament will be in session in twenty days.
And I want this bill to be tabled in this session.
Twenty days?
Yeah.
That's not a lot of time.
That's why I've hired the best.
And along with the PIL,
it's important that we have the support of the public as well.
If we have public support, anything is possible.
You guys remember the Shreya Singhal PIL?
-Yeah. -Yes, of course.
I mean, if it wasn't for her crusade for free speech,
people would still be getting arrested for tweeting and texting.
And that's exactly the kind of support we need for this.
-Do you agree? -Yeah.
-Are we good? -Good to go. Let's get started.
Okay.
Mr. Chakravarty.
Do you know Mr. Patil personally or do you just work for him?
Your Honor, I know Mr. Patil very well.
He's a famous man.
Who doesn't know him?
I've even met him once or twice.
But I've never worked for him.
I've only worked for Zarina Malik and the Mavericks.
There is a video of you instructing, allegedly at the behest of Mr. Patil,
players who are involved in match fixing.
I don't deny that I did that.
But that was not for Mr. Patil.
I was forced to do all of that.
Ms. Zarina Malik threatened me in every way possible.
My very life was threatened. I was told that my family be…
I had no choice in the matter, Your Honor.
I had no other option.
Why didn't you tell us this earlier?
My life is still under threat, Your Honor.
I have gathered the courage to speak the truth today…
only because I'm safe under your supervision.
If Zarina Malik has her way, the EBI could, at any time--
Just a minute. Just a minute, Mr. Chakravarty.
What are you trying to say?
That Zarina Malik is trying to influence the EBI somehow?
Mr. Chakravarty, what do you think you're doing?
This is how Ms. Zarina Malik is influencing the EBI.
Take a close look at me, Your Honor.
We were both taken into custody at the same time, for the same crime.
She was out in hours,
while I…
I was badly tortured for weeks.
Mr. Dhawan!
This is a surprise.
I didn't expect to see you around a courtroom.
Never had any reason to be around one.
I assumed you weren't making much headway with the depositions, so…
I thought maybe I could be of some help.
Really?
Well, corruption, Your Honor, is like a leaky tap.
No matter how much you mop the wet floor…
until you fix the tap, the water will keep flowing.
Now, everything that you've heard…
about Yashwardhan Patil in these depositions is unfortunately true.
He is the source of all corruption at the ICB.
That be as it may, but in this court, we rely strictly on hard evidence.
Yeah, but that's the beauty of our judicial system, right?
Your judgment doesn't rely purely on hard evidence.
It comes from within.
It is the wisdom of ages wrapped in the opinion of the moment.
-Profound. -Thank you.
Also, a little birdie just told me that…
a guilty someone is trying to influence your opinion.
Paid off your daughter's debts, apparently.
Now, rest assured, I would never do something like that.
If I ever had to take that route, I would offer something…
much bigger.
Like an Indian ambassadorship in Europe.
But I know a man of your integrity would…
never take it.
Mr. Dhawan…
let me make it abundantly clear to you.
That neither your personal grouse with Mr. Patil
or my daughter's financial situation…
will in any way, even remotely, influence this inquiry.
So now, as you quite rightly pointed out…
there's no reason for you to be in the courthouse.
So, may I suggest you kindly…
fuck off.
We couldn't dig up dirt on Roy.
He's got nothing on you either. Where's the evidence?
Bhaisaab, you'll get out of this.
And I've made an arrangement too.
What?
Mr. Roy's daughter studies in America.
Now, how much could a clean judge like him make?
He has taken a loan for his daughter's education.
I thought we could help the judge out.
And you didn't think you should've asked me before doing that?
-Bhaisaab, I thought-- -Who the hell are you to think?
Trying to be Bhaisaab yourself?
What if I lose the case because of this "arrangement" of yours?
I'm done with you.
Don't you dare show me your face again.
Just two minutes, sir.
That's a nice watch, Mishra.
What do you think of this hotel?
Why, has it come out of your ass?
This hotel is yours, fucker?
Well, of course, the guiding hand of your boss from Dubai really works.
You've got the guiding hand too.
That hand is on my balls.
-Sir. -Thank you.
Sir.
It's a case of drunken driving and culpable homicide.
-Ten years in jail! -Sir, I didn't do it on purpose.
It was a mistake.
Fucker, who do you think you are? A celebrity?
Sir, I'm a nobody. I'm begging you…
The chargesheet will be filed tomorrow, and you'll be shitting bricks.
Why are you so stressed out?
Look at your luck.
We just met, and we've already got a chance to work together.
I told you, Devender.
Bad times can come very quickly for cricketers.
From now on, I'll be your good time…
as well as your bad time.
-Take me to Dharavi. -Yes, sir.
Ever since the accident…
our lives have been ruined.
His wife and kids left him.
I'm his mother. How could I abandon him?
But after I'm gone…
who will take care of him?
Aunty, please…
Please keep this.
Brother, please forgive me if you can.
-You returned the loan? -Yeah. All done.
Good. It didn't go unnoticed.
Maybe, this time, I could've just used the money.
You should've thought of that when you refused my money.
I'm joking, dad!
You young people and all your independence!
-Okay, bye. -Okay, bye.
-Sir, this is the last deposition. -Thank you.
-Bring him in. -Yes, sir.
Yes, sir. It's all true.
I have given and taken bribes.
I have scared and threatened new players.
I turned cricket into a racket, sir.
-Is this your final statement? -Yes, sir. This…
I've even written it all down in this affidavit.
I've committed a lot of sins, sir.
I have caused pain to a lot of people.
I've committed too many misdeeds and I'm ashamed of myself, sir.
Mr. Mishra, I applaud you.
In the entire cricketing fraternity…
you are the only person who not only spoke the truth…
but also admitted your crimes.
If it were up to me, I wouldn't punish you.
But unfortunately, my hands are tied.
Let me take this opportunity, Mr. Mishra, to tell you…
that today, you have gained my respect.
Thank you, Your Honor.
Alright, ladies and gentlemen!
I've just been informed
that the Roy Commission's investigation has concluded.
And we're going over for a live statement.
Cricket has been called a gentleman's game.
I'm afraid that term no longer applies to it.
Over the past few weeks, the Roy Commission extensively investigated
the PPL T20 league.
It is certain that there is a rot in the system.
But without solid evidence and money trails…
it is hard to convict people.
However, there were exceptions.
On the basis of a detailed confession,
I hereby order that Mr. Devender Mishra…
be banned from cricket for life.
For lack of evidence, I acquit Ms. Zarina Malik,
Mr. Pritish Chakravarty,
Ms. Mantra Patil…
and…
Mr. Yashwardhan Patil.
It is very clear to me that the rot in the system set in
during Mr. Patil's tenure as the ICB President.
While there is no legally admissible evidence of wrongdoing,
it has become very apparent from various depositions
that a culture of intimidation and lack of transparency has been prevalent
in the ICB.
Players are often coerced or entrapped
by the powerful to do their bidding.
To do a systemic cleanse,
I am ordering the ICB to incorporate the following
Roy Commission Reforms with immediate effect.
One, the ICB will come under the Right to Information Act.
Two, no public servant or politician
will be allowed to hold any position in the ICB from the next term.
Three, no office bearer of the ICB
can be over the age of seventy.
And finally…
no person can hold the post of ICB President
for more than a consecutive two terms.
I am therefore ordering Mr. Yashwardhan Patil
to step down from the post of ICB President with immediate effect,
and ask that fresh elections be held at the earliest.