I think AV will finally announce her retirement.
AV is a ghost. She will never retire.
Yo, Tenthies!
You don't understand the meaning of special assembly?
Move!
When you step out of these gates,
you represent the legacy of this institution.
Never forget that.
Vidushi Mendiratta,
Malti, 146.
You are hereby suspended.
What?
You will be allowed to return after Founders to take your exams.
Leah Joseph.
Gulmohar, 143.
Come up on the stage, please.
You are hereby…
de-badged.
From the school basketball captaincy.
The basketball captaincy has been awarded…
-to Shruti Kapur. -Yes!
Malti, 571.
Like the new dawn
-Hidden in the veil of night -Big girls don't cry
Big girls don't cry
A new you
-Hides in the shadow of these halls -Big girls don't cry
Big girls don't cry
Like fireflies…
Like little dreams…
Gleaming in our eyes
Lighting up the paths
That led us to you
Big girls don't cry
Please, V. Tell us what happened.
We'll protest it.
This is not fair. Please let us speak to Noor.
We can go to the Student Council with this.
We can sort this out together, right?
Vidushi, listen to me. We can…
Is this because of you and Lu…
Promise me.
If you all are my friends, no one will say anything about this.
But…
-Promise me. -Promise…
-Bye. -Bye, Vidushi.
Can I have the pen, please?
Thank you.
Your dad helped birth a baby elephant at the estate.
Cute, right?
I'm planning to call her Ludo.
What do you think?
Where are your new shoes?
What happened?
I…
I'm not the captain anymore, Dad.
You are the captain, and you'll always be.
You just need to let them see it.
End of discussion.
Right?
Honey, this is just gossip.
People are jealous of you. That's it.
I'm just happy that your mother didn't hear it.
How can she de-badge her without a reason?
What world are you living in?
This is fascism, AV-style.
Did something happen at St. Abbot?
With a boy?
Are you mad?
Ludo won't cheat on the gang.
I'm just saying.
Ludo wouldn't do that to basketball, right?
Hello, ladies! Settle down.
Time for your date with Julius Caesar.
What really happened? Just tell us.
-We just want to help. -Unless Shakespeare himself…
has risen from the dead,
it would do you all good to look to the front of the class.
Thank you.
You wanna help?
Then focus on who sneaked.
Ms. Sakshi, please return the veil from around your head.
Crazy! Idiot!
You demented or what?!
You're so talentless that you had to stoop so low?
Ludo has been winning all the matches since 5th grade.
The captaincy belongs to her.
But you can't handle it, so you make stuff up!
And you can't handle that the captaincy is mine,
and your friend is a freaking liar!
-Oh, yeah? -Shruti…
Yeah?
Do we have "stupid" written on our faces?!
You idiots,
go and ask Ludo what's fake and what's real.
Hey, stop it!
Are you crazy or what?
What are you doing?
-Pluggy, stop it! -Guys!
-You bloody… -Pluggy!
Stop it!
-Listen, Shruti! -Can you please stop?
Don't, guys! Don't!
What are you doing? Please!
Guys, please stop!
Hey! What are you doing?
Do you want all of us to get suspended or what?
Stop it!
Shruti, move!
-Move! -Get lost!
Bitch!
You bunked the Chem Club for these losers?
You joined Chem Club?
At least my friends don't sneak to the teachers.
I'm never going near anything you're a part of.
Pitts.
Let's go.
What have I done?
Yes, I understand.
The Bursar Office needs the cash flow chart with immediate effect.
Yes, so please relocate those funds and get the roof repaired.
Thank you.
Yes?
Ma'am, Ludo…
I mean Leah Joseph, if I may ask…
what did she do wrong?
It's just that a lot of rumors are going around in the student body.
If we know why she was de-badged,
it would help with the rumors.
You are here…
because she is your friend, right?
And the best basketball player this school has ever had.
And that's all that matters?
When you wear that badge,
there are some lines you simply cannot cross, Miss Hassan.
Such as you assuming
that I am somehow answerable to you.
The counselor's office sent me a request
to write your college recommendation letter.
The eye of the fish is your target.
Don't take your eyes off the target.
Thank you, ma'am.
He's the bun, and I am his tikki.
Damn your "bun-tikki. "
He's a gourmet burger.
Hard outside, hot inside.
This tiger is mine.
Buzz off.
This sizzler is mine.
Hi.
Honestly, can they be so naive as to believe that
any organization, or any institution,
is ever truly free?
Everyone has a boss.
Every mouthpiece has its owner and so it is for the press--
Bullshit!
Whether it is the government or a corporation,
someone has to pay those salaries.
Even for start-ups…
Where the costs are more controlled, someone still has to…
type the poorly researched, hurriedly written tweet.
So…
should the discerning public really just behead the…
Thank you.
Salary is compensation for labor,
not a purchase of freedom.
But if my worthy opponent,
if she truly believes that salaries do make slaves
then why doesn't she speak to Dr. Roy or…
Or Ms. Dutt, as we all know that…
As we…
As we all know, they work along…
And journalists like Gauri Lankesh,
Mr. Kumar, Mrs. Trehan…
They all had paychecks,
but that didn't stop them from opening…
That did not stop them from exposing the truth.
Thank you.
Congratulations.
What the hell is wrong with you!?
What?
I saw what you did.
What's wrong with me?!
He made Balwant behead Lady Kat.
-I mean Balwant is totally anti-violence-- -Enough!
You're benched for the next three debates.
What?!
Why me and not him?
It's exactly what's being done to Vidushi.
She's still suspended but Ludo gets to--
Don't turn everything into a revolution!
Focus on the debate victory you just cost our school…
and me.
Jayshree!
Extra time is up.
Come on!
Yes, ma'am. Coming.
So…
Socials!
Are you excited?
Sadly, they won't have horses.
They're just so gentle.
No offense, human.
I, too, am quite gentle, actually.
Not a horse.
Ever since the first time I saw you…
I've always felt…
What?
That you're the most beautiful girl in the world.
When did you see me?
Always.
I've always noticed you.
Like boys in the classroom,
they make some hot lists, and you were always on it.
You aren't so bad yourself, you know.
Really?
When did you see me?
Well…
the yearend fete.
Wood Oak's yearend fete?
Yeah.
You were shooting balloons or something.
Roohi and I saw you there.
You! You Oaky boy!
What are you doing here?
What were you two talking about?
Go away! Right now!
And you!
-You and I, we need to talk! -Ma'am Amrit…
What Ma'am Amrit?
Fight to the finish!
Dia, go with the flow, please.
What? This is my flow.
Typical.
Excuse me?
At least I am not taking so long to say every word.
"Fight to the finish. "
Dia, why can't you just focus on yourself?
Because of you.
You gotta give me something to get a reaction.
You want expulsion, and I can't give you that.
Better. At least I got some reaction.
The difference between reaction and attention--
Okay, both of you, enough.
Dia, Kavya, I want you in the center.
Both of you, now.
Prachi, Sanju, Mandy, and Amisha… on either side, please.
Look into each other's eyes.
Hands up.
Now, close your eyes.
And push.
Don't worry, we've got you.
Nobody is going to let you fall.
Loosen up your bodies. Let go.
Go with the flow.
There we go, guys.
It can be fun.
Now, open your eyes.
That's an ensemble.
Okay, girls. Let's run the choreography.
Not interested in being friends.
We are just doing a play together.
Baby?
Babe?
Bubs?
That has a nice ring to it.
Kavya?
Go, keep KV.
Okay.
KV.
It means "Keep Vision. "
Oh.
So if you see a teacher just alert us, okay?
-Okay. -Let her do her job.
-Keep it together. -Sorry.
Manjoree.
Come on, babe.
Come on!
Hey, you!
Say something!
Nice hands.
They're so big.
-Okay. -I'd love to see
what you can do with them.
Most VVs look like they're out camping.
But not you.
You sure fill out that sleeping bag you call a uniform real nice.
-Oh, yeah? -Yes.
Leah mentioned you're the fun one.
I'm the fun one.
Why don't you come here and see for yourself?
-Wanna meet next weekend? -Next?
I thought you lived in London.
I was there on vacation.
Back in Delhi now.
He has got an airport accent.
What happened?
What about the end of the term?
Why do you wanna wait that long?
Patience pays, bro… baby.
What…
Babes, sorry.
Do you like biscuits?
What?
I mean, my favorite is Dark Fantasy.
I like Hide and Seek.
How'd you like 'em biscuits?
Wow!
Pluggy! Ma'am is here! Ma'am is here!
Close it. How do you…
What's happening?
What are you doing here?
-Who is he? -Hello?
Hey, who are you?
Where's the girl, man?
-The one I was talking to. -Kavya Yadav.
-Report to Jeanette ma'am! Now! -Hello?
-Right now! -Shit. Did it not work?
Sorry, ma'am, I was just…
What sorry?
Does she want to see my hands?
Shameless girls!
Should you do that in the library?
Shameless.
Sorry.
Ma'am.
Out of 2871 applications…
you were the one chosen to study here.
Completely free of cost.
Your uniforms might be the same,
but there is a vast difference between you and the other girls.
You are a scholarship student.
You have different responsibilities.
Girls like you don't get such opportunities ever so often.
And how dare you use school resources to talk to a boy.
I expect more from you, Kavya Yadav.
I'm issuing you a yellow card.
Ma'am, please…
We'll be sending a letter to your parents.
But I suggest you let them know beforehand.
-Ma'am, please-- -Any more transgressions,
and you'll be right back.
Consider this your first warning.
Sorry, ma'am.
Sweety!
What a pleasant surprise!
Surprise?
You're calling after such a long time.
I'm so happy.
Kavya?
Yes, Mummy?
All okay?
Mummy, sorry.
I couldn't call you on your birthday.
Of course, you'd be too busy to call me.
You're not in Belgaum any longer.
You are not just Kavya anymore, you are now "Kavya Madam. "
You are a Vandana Valley student now.
I was watching the movie Khubsoorat on TV yesterday.
I really missed you.
Tell me,
did you make any friends there?
Yes, I did.
They are very nice.
One of them is an actual princess from Nepal.
And her best friend…
She is very funny.
You make friends quite easily.
That's a good thing.
We'll be there for the annual function.
You should introduce me to your friends.
Mummy, I got to go.
It's prep time.
So soon?
It's okay.
Call me whenever you get the time.
Okay.
You okay?
Shit.
You're shaking.
Shit!
Why?
Because of me?
Miss Jeanette is the biggest witch in this world.
Yeah, total buzz-kill.
Like she's Thanos' mom.
She seriously cannot handle seeing anybody happy.
Yeah, total buzz-kill.
Come on, girls.
-Who wanted it? -I did.
Ma'am.
How long did it take you to write this play?
Way too long.
What?
Babe, if you'd taken that time to write me a film script…
would have sold it for a packet.
And we would've been in Maldives right now.
Oh, yeah?
So, you make films?
Yes.
See, I'm working on this really tricky female character.
Let me guess.
It's the only female character.
Yeah, but see,
the story is based in a dystopian future.
Right, so women will cease to exist in the future.
Right, yeah?
Here's hoping.
Ma'am, may I please be excused?
Yeah.
Go straight, on the left.
Thank you.
This is so yummy!
This burger is so good!
Arvind?
Did you make this?
Yes, would you like some more?
Yes, please!
-Are you okay? -Yeah.
Arvind, can you make one more for us?
Look, from now on,
just focus on your studies.
And Jeanette won't be able to give you any more yellow cards.
Okay?
You have to be more careful.
You know, given your scholarship.
Okay? Okay, now eat something.
So, you're a scholly kid!
Shut up.
I knew something was wrong with you.
By the way, you know what they about scholly kids, don't you?
Scholly kids don't bring tuck from home,
they take home tuck from school.
It's not funny.
You don't know how important this scholarship is to me.
My mom will feel so bad when she'll learn about this.
Calm down.
We'll change your mailing address from Bursar's office.
The notice will never reach your home.
Really?
You can do that?
I am superwoman, my child.
I can do anything and everything.
Now tell me, what will I get in return for that?
-Just don't tell anyone. -Okay!
I thought you said, "Not interested in being friends.
We are just doing a play together. "
You want to attend the Socials or not?
Threading.
-Threading? -Hair.
Pluggy, threading and blow-dry.
Yeah.
Hey, did Veer give you a necktie?
Poor guy!
He was looking so cute getting all conscious.
But I think I threw him off his game.
Stop confusing him.
Straight away, write him another letter and ask,
"Yo! When are you giving me a necktie?"
Like I asked Jo,
-"When are you…" -Who's Jo?
Jojo.
My biscuit.
The one who you met once on Screencall.
Pluggy,
you actually don't have to give JC any advice.
You know why?
Because she's got me.
Of course!
But I think from now on,
I should write my own letters.
No, I mean…
it feels kind of…
I don't know, you know.
You know what? Actually, you must.
I personally…
would love to see you screw this Veer thing.
It will be fun.
Who's being a Hilteraama now?
Oh!
Faster! Touch the line.
Touch the line. Move fast!
-Fully! -Move fast.
Touch the line fully, Ludo.
Do not make me repeat myself.
Yeah.
Okay, well done.
Stretch yourself.
Yeah, good.
Okay, very good session.
See you tomorrow then.
Ludo!
Who'll keep the gear back?
When we were in ninth,
this bloody Shruti used to beg you to let her play on the team.
Ludo, enough!
Tell me what happened!
-This affects all of us. -How?
We are out there defending you.
We are risking suspension, Ludo.
And what about our plans
of becoming captains together?
You're ruining it all!
And I think I deserve to know why.
Vidushi kissed me.
Happy?
Or do you want to continue blaming me for ruining all of your plans?
So, here we're going to have our biology class.
And then the robotics lab directly on top of it.
Then there's going to be this courtyard
to connect all the various disciplines.
You can build a garden here if you want.
Landscape it in your unique style, Bob.
Anita Verma Science Block.
It's a great legacy to leave behind, Ani.
But what about the funds?
Wait a minute! Don't tell me
you are giving Mittal a seat on the board.
Come on, Bobby!
You think I'm stupid?
I found another way.
Meet our Chief Guest for the Founders Day celebrations.
This guy?
Your Diamond Jubilee celebrations' Chief Guest?
You sure about it?
We just have to flatter him a bit,
allow him to hobnob with the alumni,
and before you know it, we'll have a large piece
of the state education fund.
I'm certain.
I'm not sure, Ani.
I don't trust his type.
It's okay.
You don't have to deal with him.
I do.
Besides, I know how to handle men.
Have been handling you for 25 years now.
Girls.
Good evening, sir. Good evening, ma'am.
Good evening.
I don't remember the Wood Oak ties
being part of our school uniform, girls.
-Sorry, ma'am. -Sorry, ma'am.
Let's go.
Don't be jealous, Ani.
I'll give you my necktie.
Will that make us… Socials-Official!
Behave!
-Drop it. -No chance! It's the 21st century!
Why are you hiding it?
Why does this embarrass you?
It helps take our lineage forward.
Doesn't it? You tell me.
Come on, tell me!
Tell me.
Hi, babes.
Yuck! These Oakies are so sidey.
Listen, I'll just use the loo and come.
They are love birds
What's wrong with her?
Listen…
Is Ludo really lesbionic?
Because she's really hot!
Like hot!
That would be really tragic, you know.
Tragic?
Like your existence?
And what about your number?
This is my number. Dance to its tune.
What?
I got it.
I'll go get some drinks, okay?
Okay.
Pluggy.
Did you just see…
Yo!
Give me a bite.
Gross. I don't share.
Chill, man!
It's all cool between braces-buddies.
What?!
This is not fair.
When did they come out?
I'm like the female lead of this movie.
Earlier, no one would notice me.
Now that I am braces-free…
everyone wants a piece of this.
Right.
-Veer… -Yeah.
You don't know how to shut up, do you?
And yet, I can't find my words in front of Her Highness.
Hey, she's like me.
One popcorn, please.
Okay, tell me something,
does she watch only these kinds of movies?
Sir.
Thank you.
Yes.
Seriously, man?
I wouldn't mind watching Commander again instead.
I don't know who is right or wrong!
All I know is how to keep my promises.
And how to break someone's neck.
Instead, we are getting to watch…
Close your eyes.
Okay.
Look, I like Raj,
but I am getting married to Shiva.
Shiva loves me as well.
But Raj sings songs for me.
He gets me bhelpuri!
Now tell me what should I do!
Can I ask you something?
Yes.
The first time JC saw me during the yearend fete?
Yes, so?
The thing is, I was in Delhi back then.
Sometimes I get the feeling that…
Popcorn's getting cold.
-Okay, but listen Roohi… -The movie will get over. I have to go.
Sure. See you at the Socials.
Absolutely not!
You are going to be full-time with JC.
But I'll see you there.
Come on, girls. Okay-boys are here.
Let's go!
You and I can start a fire
You know you can take me higher
All the boys and all the girls They say that you are a liar
And now the Head Boy and Head Girl will kick off the dance.
You and I can…
You and I can start a fire
You and I can
You and I can start a fire
You and I can…
You!
Hi!
I like your hair like this.
-What? -I like your hair like this.
-You also look amazing. -Thank you.
I see you don't have a necktie.
Okay.
You ready?
What?
Hey!
Let them be.
Let them have fun.
So…
Jojo wants to come here.
GPP is by far your most idiotic venture.
And that's saying a lot,
given you've done some stupid ass-shit in your life.
You don't need to feel jealous
just because my kite's finally ready to take off.
Stick to writing the novel, bro.
Who schemes to have sex?
Achievers do.
Plus. I am doing this for my novel.
Just watch,
I'll get myself the non-virgin stamp pretty soon.
Okay, but aren't you forgetting a few important steps?
Like?
Like finding the right person?
Someone who makes you feel special?
Falling in love?
I know your ways, I know that face
Once bitten twice shy
You complicate and calculate
Even believe in your lies
I don't care about these rumors.
I am actually enjoying it.
Why go for two points when you can score three?
It blows my mind
I'm going to the bathroom.
Will you…
meet me at the coolers?
What?!
You don't know where they'll take you
These desires
These mistakes
Not within our control
These desires
These mistakes
Why halt this wave of thoughts
Live carefree from now on
Let's drown in the river of our mistakes
Land and sky entwined
Forget it
Hey!
Hi.
Why ponder?
Do you want to go?
Forget it
Why ponder?
Forget it
I know…
it was you who wrote those letters.
Forget it
Why even think about it?
I guess this makes us Socials-Official.