Follower (2023) Movie Script
Tonight I have some questions for you.
When the Palestinian people
in Israel suffer,
you speak up!
When the Kashmiri people are oppressed,
you speak up.
But when the
Marathi people of Belgaum suffer
similar oppression
from Kannada people,
you don't say a word!
You don't feel
our sufferings are worth noticing?
Why do you a turn a blind eye towards us?
This city in the past belonged to us
and yet--
How was your vacation?
It was good sir.
Where did you guys go?
To that waterfall you suggested.
My father wanted to go on the
hanging bridge over it
but they've closed it now.
You should've called me. I'd have
made arrangements to open it for you.
Let me know next time.
Sure sir.
Tell me your name.
Raghvendra Pawar.
What?
Raghvendra Pawar.
You are a Marathi right?
Yes sir.
Raghvendra seems like a Kannada name.
My mother named me.
What does your father do?
He died in an accident.
Put your thumb impression here.
Are you aware of the price
your dear old friend...
had to pay because of your actions?
Look.
RAGHAVENDRA GIFT SHOP
Remove the card now
and press the green button.
Ask the customer if they want a copy.
If they do, press this.
Or else this.
Great! I will practice it
with my card a few times.
Doctor has advised us to wait for
a few more months to get her operated.
It's too early for her.
I should get going.
Late for work.
- How much more time do you need?
- Five minutes.
In the Border town of Belgaum,
Karnataka Police have once again
targeted our Marathi brothers.
A Marathi board was demolished
this morning
and our people
were brutally attacked by the police.
How many years should
we live under oppression?
These people, who were migrants,
have taken over
administration of this city.
Their act of removing that
board proves that...
they want to diminish
our relevance in this city.
Belgaum has been
at the centre of conflict
between two states for many decades...
No, not that.
Two blocks ahead of the supermarket.
The one on the right?
No. It's the one on the left.
There's an old tailor's shop beside it.
Yeah, that one I know.
I have--
What the hell, Raghu!
Why are you in such a hurry?
So I was saying,
just as you cross the tailor's shop,
you will come across that sweet shop.
You must try the milk cake there.
Wait a minute, sir...
Let this ass-licker go ahead.
I think it is high time
you start paying us well.
Surely you understand that.
We'll need more to deliver
what you're asking.
No I am obviously with you.
But money is something that...
Good morning sir!
Close the door please.
It becomes easier for us
to reach the targets...
Ok sir and please don't forget
to talk about the money.
Ok guys, note down the tweet for today.
An army of Karnataka Police...
beat up the innocent
Marathi speaking of the town...
for no mistake of theirs.
This torture of the Karnataka government
has to stop.
I will mail you guys the videos.
Start posting it from
all our social media accounts.
Yes sir.
Also, we need to double our target.
Sure sir.
Ganesh... did you watch
Raees
?
I don't like Shahrukh's films.
Even I don't like him, man.
But I'm talking about
that sexy Pakistani actress in it.
These Muslim women are usually
very pretty looking.
Very true sir.
We too had a few in our school.
Couldn't take our eyes off them.
I think it's because of their white skin.
Do you know where they get it from?
They all migrated from
Persia a long time ago.
Women there are very beautiful.
But sir, I'm not a huge fan of white skin.
So you prefer the local dark ones?
You got that right, sir!
In a way, you are right.
Our women are dark...
but that is true beauty.
Absolutely!
Besides, sex feels the same.
Regardless of colour.
And you can always imagine Kate Winslet
while in the act with your wife.
I am going to only have flings with women.
Women these days are
quite open to that idea.
How many flings did you have?
Two.
That's it? You talk as if you've
slept with the entire neighbourhood.
Sir, you think it is easy
to get into their pants?
Raghu!
How many flings did you have?
Don't be shy... say it.
I am asking you, ass-licker.
Have you gone deaf or something?
Easy on that keyboard man.
You might break it.
Ganesh, show me pictures
of the ones you dated.
Don't have, sir...
- Come on man!
- Don't have, sir.
Show me at least one.
Don't have, sir.
Come on! Show me one.
Ravi sir.
Why are you always distracted?
How about meeting
the targets once in a while?
I am on it, sir.
- Here, last week's payment.
- Thank you, sir.
Last week's payment.
Your money is rotting in there, man.
Did you book your tickets for India?
I will book it after you guys
take a call on Raghu's wedding plans.
Yeah... I've been talking to
a few matchmakers.
They've given me a few profiles
of girls to choose from.
Should we visit a couple of them?
I'm busy for a few days.
You are always busy.
We will see about it later.
Give me that paper
lying over there.
Read it.
It's your biodata.
I got his biodata made
and circulated it to a few matchmakers.
Let's see if someone shows interest.
These days it's very difficult.
Girls have become demanding
and want to live independently.
- What's this?
- What?
You mention here
that I earn 35,000 rupees.
Yes, I have.
But you know that
I don't earn anything yet.
What do I write then?
Why didn't you ask me
before putting it down?
Stop shouting.
I'm not shouting. You know my truth
and you lied about me?
What do I write then?
Everyone expects a well-earning groom
for their girls.
I don't want to get married.
You guys should
think this over once again.
Don't burden me with
these wedding expenses.
How will I manage it alone then?
I don't know about that.
But don't expect
any money from me right now.
I don't need your charity anyway.
So you keep doing
your social work for no money
and your brother
spends all his on himself.
How am I supposed to take care
of the expenses alone?
It's all about
the money for you right?
Didn't you get enough
from Dad's insurance?
You have no idea
how important my work is.
And instead of appreciating it,
you want me to be your ATM machine.
Mummy...
Mummy...
The conflict was mostly peaceful till now.
But now this new Marathi leader...
who has become an idol
for every Marathi in this town...
has provoked the people here and
so the conflict has become more violent.
The whole town has been polarized.
And that makes me really angry.
But as a Kannadiga don't you
get backlash for speaking your mind?
I do. I get threat calls on my phone.
I am even threatened on social media.
Happy Birthday!
Thank you.
How are you?
I am good.
Got off late today?
We are taking some
extra classes in school.
Is it a daily thing?
No. Exams are nearing,
so only for a few more days.
Can you pull over here for sometime?
No Raghu, I am already very late.
Just for a few minutes.
I have to take my mother out.
How's your mother?
She's fine.
I don't run the shop anymore.
Who runs it then?
My mother.
She can manage it?
Yes. What's the big deal about that?
I am really happy with my new job.
Great opportunities here.
Nothing wrong with that, right?
Of course not.
You should do what you feel like.
Parveen, I got a gift for you.
Raghu, you know I don't accept gifts.
I am not taking it back with me.
Can't we just wait here
for a few minutes?
Here...
- Open it.
- I will go home and open it.
- But I want you to see it now.
- I will go home and open it.
Thank you.
How's your new job?
It's fantastic.
I love working there.
You get paid well for it?
Well, I don't do it for money.
Parveen, I know why
you stopped talking to me.
Raghu please let's not
get into all that now.
Wait!
I have to tell you something.
Parveen, I know how difficult it must be
living as a single mother.
I understand
and want to do something about it.
What do you mean?
I feel you have the right to
live a respectable life.
I want to marry you.
What happened?
Who do you think you are?
What did I do wrong now?
Nothing.
When Sachin used you and ditched you,
you didn't have a problem?
Nobody used me, ok? Both of us
were fine with what happened.
I am ready to accept you
even after all that.
Raghu have you gone mad?
Have you given a thought
to what I may want?
Stop patronising me.
What is my fault in all this?
What Sachin did was acceptable?
He is the most ideal person, right?
Your husband left you...
I am sure you think
he wasn't wrong either.
Nobody has done anything wrong
to you except me, isn't it?
You know how Sachin
behaved that day.
You saw it with your own eyes.
You knew he was wrong
at that moment.
Raghu, stop playing the victim card
by dragging Sachin into this.
What do you think of me?
You think you are doing a huge favour
by wanting to marry me?
I don't need your version
of a respectable life.
You are trying to use me.
Not Sachin.
You are a slut.
I'm leaving.
Please fuck off.
I don't need a slut like you in my life.
Got it?
Now, you go stand in his place.
Sir, can you please step out of the frame?
Where does your son work?
He is an engineer
but decided to pursue his true calling...
as a journalist for
an online media company.
When did all of you move to Belgaum?
It has been 15 years now.
Your daughter studied?
Yes in a local college here.
All your relatives stay in Belgaum?
No, my younger brother
lives in Bangalore.
He is a software engineer...
and also a very good writer.
What does he write about?
He writes about quantum mechanics.
Wow!
Speed of Time
is the name of his book.
He has explained
the quantum world beautifully in it.
You must be familiar with
the structure of an atom.
The electrons revolve
around the nucleus.
The nucleus is also made of
protons and neutrons.
But I was particularly fascinated
by the behaviour of electrons.
- It got me hooked to the book.
- Interesting!
You take one single electron and shoot it
through a board with a single slit.
It will naturally pass
from that single slit.
Now, keep another board in its way.
But with two slits.
Now, listen carefully...
Remember,
we just shot one single electron.
So, here's the best part.
If you are doing this experiment
under observation...
that single electron will pass through
one of the two slits.
But if you don't observe the experiment...
that electron will pass
through both the slits.
One single electron.
That's the Double Split experiment my
brother explains beautifully in his book.
That's wonderful...
People are generally afraid of physics
and all the science behind things.
Yes... I think it is a good way
to get people interested in science.
Yes... very true.
I just love how he has written it.
Should I bring Apeksha outside?
Yes... bring her.
Can you sit over here?
I can't see you properly.
There's too much light behind her.
I think she should come and sit over here.
Now sit besides Raghu...
Let's see how they look as a couple.
Yes we should do that...
What are your hobbies?
I don't have any.
How's that possible?
Everyone has a hobby. Dancing... music...
I like painting.
But not only as a hobby.
I want to do it professionally.
Where did you say you work?
I am a journalist.
In Sanyukta Vaani.
- Do you love your job?
- Yes I do...
What about it?
I mean...
I don't know... but...
I think this is an opportunity
to do something for my people...
and fight for their rights.
What rights?
Well...
Our people should be
dominating this city.
We are the majority you see.
Being in the majority entitles you
to claim power?
But this city had always belonged to us.
These outsiders migrated
and took everything from us.
Isn't everyone who ever came and settled
on any piece of land, a migrant?
Can we claim this city belonged to us?
Yes!
Seems like you are blinded by a cause.
I'm not here to talk to you
about all this.
I'm here with a marriage proposal.
Which is why I am asking
about your work.
Happy belated birthday.
- Thank you.
- Sorry I forgot yesterday.
That's ok.
Sorry I couldn't wait inside.
These kinds of places affect me a lot.
I understand.
It can be a little depressing.
But they don't usually
pity themselves.
How's your daughter?
She is fine.
Just doesn't let me sleep at night.
So, tell me.
What did you want to talk about?
Raghu came to meet me.
I don't want to waste my time
talking about him.
Can you just listen to me first?
- He proposed to me.
- What?
Why?
Sachin, I think we should all meet up
and resolve things.
Are you mad?
You want to meet him
even after all that he did?
Sachin, I really don't care
about all that now.
It doesn't matter what
was right or wrong.
- Why should we--
- What the hell are you talking about?
He was wrong and I don't want
to talk to him till he owns up to it.
Why are you behaving like a kid?
You just can't seem to understand
why he proposed to me.
Why are you getting into this mess?
How is it that you understand
the problems of the world...
but fail to understand
the ones near you?
You go ahead and waste your time.
I'm not interested.
Wouldn't it be nice
if I always wore a smile?
Wouldn't it be nice
if I forgot all my worries forever?
Wouldn't it be nice if all the evenings
were like that beautiful evening?
Sir, a parcel for you!
Yes, coming...
What is it?
Motherfucker!
Stop with your videos already! Bastard!
Who the hell are you, man?
If we see another video of yours,
I will break your head.
I will report this to the police.
Go ahead, motherfucker.
But if you put up videos, I will kill you.
We are once again bringing into light
the event that shook
Belgaum two weeks ago.
Our correspondent,
Chetan in the city today.
Chetan, tell me what happened there.
You might know that
since two weeks the Marathis
are blaming the police
for the brutal violence...
But the fact is that when our police tried
to remove that illegal board peacefully,
the Marathi injured them by
pelting stones.
Let me stop you right there.
They pelted stones at our police?
How dare they?
We have allowed them to live on our soil
and this is what they do in return?
These Marathis should be
harshly punished for their act.
Recently, a few people
installed a Marathi board in their area.
The police arrived to remove it
and the whole thing turned into a riot.
Now let me show you how the Marathi leader
describes this incident.
These people were migrants
who have now taken over
the administration of this city.
Their act of removing that
board proves that...
they want to diminish
our relevance in this city.
But here's a thing that he won't tell you.
There are also reports
about Marathi people
pelting stones at the police
and injuring them.
This is the other side of the story.
But he won't tell you that.
Because he wants to provoke people
and get their votes.
This polarizes the people.
Let me read some comments under his byte.
One writes, "All Marathis should
unite against Kanndigas...
"and teach them a lesson."
Another writes,
"Marathis should be beaten this way.
"Great job by police."
Look at the hate that emerges.
Do we need such leaders?
How will you feel when
someone you idolize keeps lying to you?
Will you reject such idols
or will you keep following them?
These kids just know
how to put out their opinions.
They have no idea
about the ground reality.
I am leaving.
Are you guys sitting till late?
We're also done for the day sir.
Let's go have some tea.
Come on then...
Hello!
My name is Raghvendra Pawar.
This board behind me
belonged to our shop.
My father was asked to remove it
because it was written in Marathi.
A similar incident happened in Belgaum
where we were asked to remove a board.
The police beat us.
This is how we have to suffer.
And yet look at what some people say.
Recently, a few people
installed a Marathi board in their area.
The police arrived to remove it
and the whole thing turned into a riot.
Karnataka police have
once again targeted our Marathi brothers.
Marathi people should be beaten
up for this. Great job by the police.
"Marathi people
should be beaten up for this.
"Great job by the police."
This is what they say.
Hence, we should unite against them.
And share this video with everyone.
Don't you look away now.
Let go... let go of the gun!
Let go motherfucker.
Asshole.
Don't you run away from
what you have done.
You'll rot in jail with this guilt,
asshole.
Why did you have to go
and join such a radical group?
Sir, tea?
Give him a cup too.
Alright sir.
Raghu!
Raghu...
- What?
- My bike's tyre is flat.
- Drop me to the shop.
- Give me a minute.
Hurry up, man.
Wait...
I want to look good in the video.
You cannot look any better. Hurry up.
Who makes a video about
people hanging towels?
You just do as you are told, man.
Hold on man!
Let me at least start recording.
Ready? And... action!
Cut!
I have to leave.
I'm late for college.
You'll put it on YouTube?
YouTube, Facebook, Instagram...
all my platforms.
Do you even have any subscribers?
You don't worry about that, fucker.
Anyway, did you hear about Parveen?
No, what?
She and her husband
had a massive fight again.
He just divorced her and left for Dubai.
Seriously?
She called.
Wants to meet us next week.
That fucker just left her like that?
Bro, this woman is quite short tempered.
She must have been mean as usual.
Anyway, I have to leave.
I've told Mom to make tea for you.
You won't drink?
No. I'm expecting to hear something
about my promotion today.
I should be punctual.
Fine bro, all the best!
We take the work piece
and place it in this.
This is the jaw.
These are the jaws.
Once you have placed it in the jaws...
You take this piece and plug it here...
and start spinning the machine.
Spindle...
Counterpoint to the Headstock
is the Tailstock.
Oftenly referred as Loosehead.
It can be placed at
any convenient area on the bed.
Words... Wood turning
and metal sliding lathes
do not have cross-slides.
It will be a huge favour.
I hope you are doing something about it.
I will try my level best sir.
How many groups do you have?
Two groups of ten...
I have to manage 100 students
in groups...
Wonder when that will happen.
- Don't fret about it.
- Hiremath sir.
- HOD is calling you.
- Should be about your promotion.
Let's not jinx it please.
You guys are presenting soon?
I guess so...
A lot of work is pending on that project.
Didn't you say you will come on your own?
What's the problem?
But why do you need me there?
Ok fine.
Mummy... Father wants me to
pick him up from the shop.
Why did you guys get the board?
The owners asked me to remove it
because it's written in Marathi.
Why don't you keep it outside?
It will rust out there.
Wait, let me get inside first.
God knows where you will keep this mess.
Ok get it in here...
Why there?
Why not?
There is no space in my room.
Where do we keep it then?
Why don't you keep it in your room?
There is no space in my room.
Better put it in yours.
What about your promotion?
Didn't get it.
I knew it...
They are biased towards their own people.
Your fate is decided by your surname.
Raghu... get the plates out for dinner.
Stop blaming your surname for everything.
Why else would they not promote you?
They hold the cards here...
I'm not interested
in your theories right now.
Shut up.
You are too naive to understand.
No matter how hard you work for them,
they will never appreciate it.
All you do is keep slaving
for them like a loser.
We should have left in the evening.
- I can't connect my phone.
- Leave it, there's some issue.
Want to go through Sanguem?
There are rock carvings there
which are 10,000 years old.
- Guys, I need to tell you something.
- Aliens must have made it.
Shut up with your conspiracy theories.
We should go there first.
Are you listening?
We don't have time for it.
We do.
There's enough time for all of it.
Stop at the first liquor store
after you cross the border.
- I'm very thirsty.
- Guys!
What?
I'm pregnant.
Really?
Did you tell your husband about it?
Yeah.
I called him last night.
How did he react?
He wants to forgive me
and take me back.
- So?
- Who the hell does he think he is?
I don't need his forgiveness.
He was the one who assaulted me every day.
How can he expect me to go back to him?
I can take care of my child alone.
Congratulations Pari...
I want to see those rock carvings...
I'll take some pictures
for my school kids.
This is your first visit to Goa.
Why waste time on this nonsense?
Everyone goes there to booze and shop.
We should do something different right?
Why force her into this terrible idea?
I'm not forcing her.
Let's just go have some beers.
Pari, tell this guy.
Pari, you won't reach home
before your deadline.
I really want to see it...
Why roll the windows down?
The AC is on.
Switch off the AC then.
It's too dusty outside, man.
Doesn't matter.
Careful, dumbass.
Hello?
Yes... please hold on...
Raghu, there's a call for you... Raghu!
Ok.
Dad met with an accident.
Is he ok?
Lost his balance in a pothole.
There was a truck behind him that...
He succumbed before reaching the hospital.
Sachin...
Wait...
I think I need some time
before we head back.
Oh Raghu!
How are you?
- Yes sir.
- Come in.
I'd better get going.
I just came for the shop keys.
- How about some tea?
- No... next time maybe.
Ok, let me get the keys.
- How's your mother doing?
- Yes...
- Your brother went back to America?
- Yes. He left yesterday.
I hope you'll take
good care of the shop.
Yes sir.
One more thing Raghu...
I got this new board
made for the shop...
Your father invited lot of trouble
with that old board written in Marathi.
Goodbye sir.
Careful with it.
Sachin...
Your father has asked you to sign this.
How many times have I told you
that I don't want to go abroad.
Give it a thought at least?
Not interested Mummy.
I am sleepy now.
Goodnight.
Every chance they get,
they put that brochure in front of me.
- Yeah...
- I'm fed up, man.
Why don't you give it a shot?
No. Not happening.
- But it can turn out to be great also.
- Stop talking like them.
Have you tried to explain your reasons?
I have...
Leave it. I don't want to
waste time talking about it.
- No point wasting energy on it.
- Exactly!
- Hello dumbass!
- Hello?
Come down...
What are you guys doing together?
Come down already...
Why?
Come on, make a wish.
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday dear Sachin
Happy Birthday to you
Wow... it's delicious.
Isn't it?
Here... try it.
Your turn first...
Not on the face.
As if I will listen to that...
What's this?
I thought I will give you something.
You already have...
This is the gift from my parents.
They plan to send me off.
Then at least fill it up on that pretext.
What the hell are you doing?
Look how dramatic he is being.
What's your problem?
Am I being a burden on you guys?
Is it so difficult for you
to feed me 3 times a day?
Why? Aren't you grown up enough
to do that yourself?
When will you think about your career?
Mom, you won't understand
what I am trying to do here.
And you guys just want
to show off in society
by sending me to a foreign institute.
I'm not going to be part of this facade.
How will you make a living
from stupid videos?
Shouldn't I be worried about your life?
It will help if you stop worrying.
How will I?
Look at how responsible these guys are.
Like running a shop?
You think that's a big deal?
Forget it.
Did you manage to get some alcohol?
Where am I supposed to buy it
at this hour?
Why didn't you stock it up before?
Use these plates to serve the cake.
See you then.
Raghu... come here.
Raghu the gas is finished.
Can you get a cylinder from Lakshmi Aunty?
- How much did we make today?
- The usual.
This is a huge insult
to our Marathi leader.
He was stopped from talking
in Marathi in the Parliament.
Why should we let
them insult us this way?
Are you even listening?
Why do you want to face such humiliation?
I have around 25 teddy bears now.
Send me the smaller ones.
Send the Minion ones.
What about Axe perfumes?
A shocking incident has provoked
the Marathi people of Belgaum.
A Shivaji statue, installed
just two days ago, has been stolen.
Who else can do such an act?
The Kannada people have done this.
By stealing Shivaji's statue,
they have hurt our sentiments.
Hence, I just have one message
for my Marathi brothers.
Make them pay for this act.
How much did we make this month?
Less than we did last month.
Mummy, should I keep the shop
closed once a week?
It will be nice to have
one day off a week.
I don't think you should.
Business is already very slow.
Which one?
- How much for this?
- Two-fifty.
- How much?
- Two-fifty.
Will you give us discount?
It's discounted price only.
Which one?
What colour is that?
Ok. How much for that colour?
How much?
No I don't need it then.
They hardly sell.
Ok... send the rest.
What brings you here?
We are taking the high school kids
to the main campus.
- Bangalore?
- Yes.
I am here to boost your business.
I need 150 pens.
We plan to gift it to the students.
I'll arrange it.
When do you need them?
Tomorrow?
It will be done, don't worry.
Let's go have some tea.
Hello...
When?
But you were supposed to get the things
delivered an hour ago.
Come after half an hour then.
Raghu, I will leave--
Wait. Let's have tea outside.
Next time maybe?
Wait, man... two minutes.
Why can't you come after half an hour?
What's the urgency?
Raghu, I have to finish
some work...
Wait. Let me just...
Why don't you finish your
other deliveries and then come here?
Ok, don't deliver then.
I don't want it.
I don't want it, you can keep it.
I don't care...
Come, let's go have some tea.
Sixth month, right?
Yes...
How time flies...
Why did you get irritated
in the shop?
I am just bored of this shop.
Feels like there is nothing
else to look forward to.
Don't know how my father
did this every day.
He never took a day off.
Business is also slow.
I am just very clueless right now.
Why don't you try
something else then?
You should do what you like.
You used to love your college job,
didn't you?
Sort of...
Why don't you go back to that?
No. They never promoted me.
Also paid me very much less.
Then why don't you look
for something in Bangalore?
But... this shop?
Discuss it with your family once.
And call me whenever you feel bored.
Or call Sachin...
We will hang out
whenever you feel like.
Don't take too much stress.
When are you back from Bangalore?
Next month.
Let's plan a trip after I am back.
Yes, we should.
What did your boss say about it then?
Let's see if I get selected
in the second batch of the H1B lottery.
Ask your boss if he can influence
some people...
Raghu is here...
You worked so hard for them
during your internship.
It's not in the company's control.
Moreover, the president here
has tightened the immigration policies.
What took you so long Raghu?
It takes time to finish those rituals.
You could have left the procession early.
Anyway, those guys just drink
and dance in the name of God.
Are you drunk?
No.
Don't lie... I can smell it.
Rakesh, please put some sense into him.
What the hell! I can't even have
some fun or what?
Why are you getting worked up?
Rakesh, please talk to him.
Raghu, come and talk to your brother.
Come!
Is the shop running smoothly?
It's good.
Think about how you can expand
and start a chain of gift shops.
I will try.
And don't waste
too much time with friends.
Should I go open the shop now?
How about I sit there 24/7?
- Why are you getting angry?
- Am I not working hard enough?
Why are you angry about it?
I'm a graduate and yet I'm
selling teddy bears.
Even failures have a better life than me.
You hardly got anything
for being a graduate.
How were you supposed to
live on the salary they paid you?
Always about the money...
Why don't you tell him
to send his dollar money?
Why am I the only one to carry
the burden of this house?
Hello sir...
How are you Raghu?
I am fine sir.
I called to tell you
something important.
The lease for the shop
is expiring next month.
We must renew it.
We also have to
increase the rent by 25%.
Sir... but...
It has been two years since
I increased the rent.
This time I must.
Sir, can you reconsider?
I really can't.
Let's meet next month.
Hello Sachin...
Yes, tell me.
Let's go out for drinks.
Right now?
Don't you have to be at the shop?
To hell with the shop.
I am keeping it shut today.
Ok... where are you?
I am at the shop.
Ok, I will be there in a few minutes.
Yes, come soon.
The starting price is five lakhs!
I have seen this bike. I cannot...
Look how beautiful it is.
I know. But I'm not going to spend five
lakhs on a motorbike. Cannot afford it.
You have all the money
in the world, man.
Oh please. I'm not spending so much.
I will buy a simple one like yours.
But you can afford a better one.
I'm hardly going to use it.
Why should I spend a lot of money on it?
There are some new
colours in your bike now.
Parveen must be expecting soon, right?
Yes, I think so...
Do you think she will manage?
As in?
It's difficult to handle a baby alone.
Her parents are there to help her.
But you need a life partner
for such things.
Not necessarily, man.
So many single moms
take care of their children.
In the bigger cities.
Not in a town like Belgaum.
I think Parveen should
consider marrying again.
I smell something fishy here.
Is there something going on?
What nonsense?
Tell me the truth.
Are you interested in her?
No, man. Nothing like that.
Don't lie to me, come on.
There's nothing... I was just discussing.
See? You are blushing!
One Tandoori Chicken
and one Masala Papad.
- Sir, we won't serve meat today.
- Why?
- Because it's Tuesday.
- So?
There's a temple nearby.
So we don't serve meat on Tuesday.
So what if there's a temple?
What new rules are these?
Sir, we don't serve meat on Tuesday.
But you cannot do this, right?
We do it, sir. It is our rule.
I don't care.
I want chicken right now.
Sir, we cannot.
I don't want any reasons.
Get me the chicken.
- Sir, it's not possible.
- Get me the manager.
He will tell you the same thing.
- Sachin, leave it...
- No, wait...
What is this new nonsense?
- Tell me on the video...
- Please don't video.
I'll record this.
Tell me on camera.
Sir, please stop recording.
So, guys, this restaurant
is not serving me chicken
because there's a temple nearby...
- Please stop recording.
- Sachin, stop...
- Get me the manager.
- Please stop recording.
I'm going to put this up
on the internet.
Sir, please stop recording.
I'm not stopping this...
Listen... go get some veg kebabs.
Sachin, forget it man.
Just calm down.
I'll put this up. Are you listening?
I'll post this everywhere man.
Why make a big fuss?
Who the hell are they to tell me
what I can eat?
It's their choice what to serve.
It's not their choice.
The temple has forced them to.
It's the same, man.
No, it's not. It's mostly those guys
dictating our food habits these days.
We should respect their beliefs.
How am I disrespecting their beliefs?
What's wrong about my eating chicken here?
Think logically.
You never question things, man.
Ok... so I don't question?
Actually I didn't want
to question anything, man.
I didn't find anything wrong with it.
- This wasn't wrong?
- No.
Seriously!
I'm a fool to expect anything
from you anyway.
You just accept everything like a loser.
I'm a loser?
Of course...
I didn't want to question
and so I didn't.
Why should I question things
that you want me to?
No... tell me something...
My dad was asked to remove the board.
Did you question that in a video?
Why would you bring that up?
Why should I question
according to your preferences?
Because you brought that up,
I will tell you something.
I didn't find wrong with
what happened with your dad.
That board was written only in Marathi...
In this city,
we should write in all three languages.
How else will the
Kannada people read your board?
So, how will the Marathi people
read the Kannada boards?
I did agree with that
but your board was
written only in Marathi.
I have seen your new board.
It's written in all three languages.
Your owner has written in
all three languages right.
You don't know anything
about that owner.
What do you mean?
He has increased my rent.
He owns other people's shops also.
But increased only mine.
Now you are talking nonsense.
You don't get it, you know.
You are assuming things you know.
There must be a valid reason
for him to increase your rent.
Did you make an effort to find out?
You just want to assume things?
Leave it man. You will never understand.
You are being a slacker.
You just want to blame
others for your troubles.
Slackers do such things.
I'm a slacker?
Look who's talking...
I have responsibilities
and I manage them.
I take care of my house expenses.
- You're living off your father's money.
- Why are you getting personal?
I'm getting personal?
- Am I?
- Isn't that clear?
I'm being personal?
Your IQ is very low.
You just don't get it.
I don't need an IQ certificate from you.
Leave it then...
Here I am trying to
make you understand something...
Did I ask for it?
Forget it then...
Be what you want to be.
Just drink your beer peacefully, man.
Yes, go ahead...
We demand to be included
in a Marathi speaking state!
November 1st
celebrated as Karnataka day is also
marked as a Black Day
by the Marathis of the city.
Belgaum's inclusion
in a Kannada speaking state
is the primary reason for this protest.
While the Karnataka govt. tries its best
to avoid this protest...
the Marathis don't bow down to it.
The owner has increased our rent.
Why should we pay him so much?
Let's leave that shop
and do something else.
What are you going to do though?
Let a few months pass.
I will talk to your brother
and see what we can do.
Why is your shop open?
Shut it.
You know we are protesting
in the city right?
I'm not responsible if someone
starts pelting stones at your shop.
But others are open...
Don't tell me about others.
Do what you are told to do.
What's your name?
Raghvendra...
Surname?
Pawar...
Despite being Marathi you are not
supporting our cause?
You should shut your shop
and protest with us.
Do you have a black shirt?
Come on...
- I'll join you guys later...
- Ok.
It's a day of celebration for Karnataka.
But Belgaum has an
interesting aspect to it.
The Marathis don't celebrate
and maintain protests across the city.
I want to ask these Marathi people,
if Belgaum is shifted
to a Marathi speaking state,
will all their problems vanish?
Will they get a better life there?
I want you guys to write your views
in the comment section below.
Why is the shutter down?
Open it!
Why did you shut your shop?
The Black Day protesters asked me to.
Oh really?
Fuck them. Keep it open.
If I see this shop closed again later,
I will shove something up your ass.
Come on, let's go.
I have some work, you go ahead.
We'll be at the tea shop nearby.
Keep the shop open.
It's my wedding anniversary.
Show me some good greeting cards.
Here...
Read it. I can't read English.
I rise to your thoughts.
I sleep to your dreams.
I sing to you songs.
And I die for your smiles.
You are what makes me a lover in reality.
Is it romantic?
Yes...
Show some more options...
Here...
I find my past beautiful
because you have been a part of it.
The present is exciting
as you are with me in it.
And future to me is promise
that will come true because of...
you... alongside.
And I will be more in love with you.
Not very impactful I think.
But you said you don't know English.
So what?
It should feel romantic at least.
This one is good.
Sure, real, romantic, passionate, special,
convinced, emotional, thankful, fantastic.
You are the call of my heart.
The absolute sense of happiness within me.
And it's true, there is no one I love
more than you. Happy Anniversary.
Ignore that. How many times
does the word "love" appear in it?
Twice.
In this?
Thrice.
And this?
You count it yourself. Here.
Why are you reacting this way?
I told you I don't know English.
Not my problem.
So you won't help a customer?
Firstly, you should be showing
some respect to your customers.
You want respect?
Why should I respect you?
And who the hell are you guys to tell me
what I should or shouldn't do?
Have you lost it or what?
Fuck off man,
I have other things to do.
Enough of this nonsense.
Let me call my people...
Who are you threatening?
Go get them asshole.
Speak in Kannada, you son of a bitch.
- I'll speak Marathi. Go fuck yourself.
- Speak Kannada, son of a bitch.
I won't.
Leave or I will thrash you.
Wait here, you bastard...
I will get my people.
- You will repent this.
-
Leave, asshole!
- Hello.
- Where are you?
Home.
What are you doing?
Nothing much, had some work.
Did you get
a chance to see my video?
I think it's going viral.
Let's meet. Let's go chill somewhere.
I have some work at home.
What work do you have at this hour?
I feel like celebrating
and getting wasted today.
Be ready.
I will come pick you up.
Uncle, pack a double bread omelette.
- You want tea?
- No.
That's it.
You saw the video, right?
Yeah.
One lakh views last I checked.
Things look hopeful now.
Remember you said to me the other day
that I live on my father's money?
You were right.
I get everything on a platter.
They even want me to go
abroad and have a better life.
I feel suffocated because
of their protective nature.
And so I want to do something of my own.
And now things are looking up.
You'll do great, I'm sure.
What's happening with your rent issue?
No progress there?
He's going to increase it from next month.
Look... there's no point blaming
your owner for this.
You will not solve anything by doing that.
You have to stand up for yourself
and figure a way out.
If you don't,
life will continue to be the same.
Let me check if our parcel is ready.
Take a left from that lane.
Can you see the car?
Come, we're waiting...
How do I tell you
what I went through in your absence?
My life has been going through
many episodes of turmoil
You seem to be stuck between
the middlemen
Listening to everyone but me
I am lost, just like this city...
I have to pee.
I am very sleepy.
Take a nap then.
But I want to see the sunrise.
I'll wake you up.
No...
Glad you're back.
Do you remember when you told me that I
should probably do something that I enjoy?
I have been thinking about that.
I should quit working at the shop.
As it is we cannot afford
to pay the increased rent.
So no point killing myself over it.
But I don't know how
to convince my family.
What should I say to them?
Pari?
You got a smoke?
No.
Sachin...
Sachin...
Sachin, I got a smoke...
- Sachin, you're drunk...
- Listen to me, Raghu...
What you're doing is wrong...
You don't understand, Sachin.
This is wrong.
- Will you listen to me?
- No, no...
Take a walk for some time.
No, I won't.
Just go away for five minutes, man.
No, this is wrong, Sachin...
This is very wrong!
Have you lost it?
What happened, man?
- Have you lost it?
- This is very wrong!
Raghu!
Sachin... what happened guys?
What the fuck!
Are you ok, Parveen?
Asshole, what's wrong with you...
I want to go home.
- Come on...
- Fuck off!
Come let's go...
Get up... come on.
I'm not going anywhere.
Stop being a prick.
- I'm drunk so I'm not driving home.
- You haven't done it before?
Who the fuck are you
to tell me what I should do?
You got us here,
it's your job to drop us back.
I'm not leaving.
- Get up asshole.
- I won't leave unless you say sorry.
I'm not saying sorry.
I don't need to.
Then please fuck off...
Pari... tell him we are getting late.
I don't want to talk
to you guys right now.
Sir, you said you wanted to
speak about the rent.
Come, let's talk over tea.
Make sure you order things that you won't
find with any other dealer in the city.
Imagine how much it will help
boost your business.
This is how you do business.
And I am with you. Don't you worry.
Ok sir...
Sir, about the rent...
Yes... I have spoken to
the chairman of our society.
Let's continue with the
same rent this year as well.
Your brother called and requested me
to not increase the rent.
Drink your tea now...
Why did you speak to the owner?
You requested him to
not increase the rent, right?
Who asked you to do that?
Why did you interfere in this?
That's my problem.
You didn't have to interfere.
No, I don't need your help.
You have no idea about that owner.
You know how he hassled our father?
And you are licking his feet?
No, I am not going to pay
any rent henceforth.
What is he going to do?
No, I don't want to settle any issue.
Let me see what he has to say.
I am not listening to anyone.
Even that owner.
I am not going to settle this.
He has troubled me a lot.
Just wait and watch now.
We may be
a small time media organisation.
But our ideas are big.
And so what's our aim?
It is to be the voice of
our oppressed Marathi brothers.
In the coming elections,
a new leader is going to represent us.
Let me play you his speech.
How much more should we suffer?
How long do we slave for them?
Do they even realize
how much they oppress us?
Actually they don't even care about us.
To them, we are irrelevant...
It doesn't matter if
you agree with me or not
All I know is that
I don't want to be a yes-man
I am living here on my own principles
You won't understand what that's like
What do you know about how my life is?
What do you know
about what's necessary here?
When the Palestinian people
in Israel suffer,
you speak up!
When the Kashmiri people are oppressed,
you speak up.
But when the
Marathi people of Belgaum suffer
similar oppression
from Kannada people,
you don't say a word!
You don't feel
our sufferings are worth noticing?
Why do you a turn a blind eye towards us?
This city in the past belonged to us
and yet--
How was your vacation?
It was good sir.
Where did you guys go?
To that waterfall you suggested.
My father wanted to go on the
hanging bridge over it
but they've closed it now.
You should've called me. I'd have
made arrangements to open it for you.
Let me know next time.
Sure sir.
Tell me your name.
Raghvendra Pawar.
What?
Raghvendra Pawar.
You are a Marathi right?
Yes sir.
Raghvendra seems like a Kannada name.
My mother named me.
What does your father do?
He died in an accident.
Put your thumb impression here.
Are you aware of the price
your dear old friend...
had to pay because of your actions?
Look.
RAGHAVENDRA GIFT SHOP
Remove the card now
and press the green button.
Ask the customer if they want a copy.
If they do, press this.
Or else this.
Great! I will practice it
with my card a few times.
Doctor has advised us to wait for
a few more months to get her operated.
It's too early for her.
I should get going.
Late for work.
- How much more time do you need?
- Five minutes.
In the Border town of Belgaum,
Karnataka Police have once again
targeted our Marathi brothers.
A Marathi board was demolished
this morning
and our people
were brutally attacked by the police.
How many years should
we live under oppression?
These people, who were migrants,
have taken over
administration of this city.
Their act of removing that
board proves that...
they want to diminish
our relevance in this city.
Belgaum has been
at the centre of conflict
between two states for many decades...
No, not that.
Two blocks ahead of the supermarket.
The one on the right?
No. It's the one on the left.
There's an old tailor's shop beside it.
Yeah, that one I know.
I have--
What the hell, Raghu!
Why are you in such a hurry?
So I was saying,
just as you cross the tailor's shop,
you will come across that sweet shop.
You must try the milk cake there.
Wait a minute, sir...
Let this ass-licker go ahead.
I think it is high time
you start paying us well.
Surely you understand that.
We'll need more to deliver
what you're asking.
No I am obviously with you.
But money is something that...
Good morning sir!
Close the door please.
It becomes easier for us
to reach the targets...
Ok sir and please don't forget
to talk about the money.
Ok guys, note down the tweet for today.
An army of Karnataka Police...
beat up the innocent
Marathi speaking of the town...
for no mistake of theirs.
This torture of the Karnataka government
has to stop.
I will mail you guys the videos.
Start posting it from
all our social media accounts.
Yes sir.
Also, we need to double our target.
Sure sir.
Ganesh... did you watch
Raees
?
I don't like Shahrukh's films.
Even I don't like him, man.
But I'm talking about
that sexy Pakistani actress in it.
These Muslim women are usually
very pretty looking.
Very true sir.
We too had a few in our school.
Couldn't take our eyes off them.
I think it's because of their white skin.
Do you know where they get it from?
They all migrated from
Persia a long time ago.
Women there are very beautiful.
But sir, I'm not a huge fan of white skin.
So you prefer the local dark ones?
You got that right, sir!
In a way, you are right.
Our women are dark...
but that is true beauty.
Absolutely!
Besides, sex feels the same.
Regardless of colour.
And you can always imagine Kate Winslet
while in the act with your wife.
I am going to only have flings with women.
Women these days are
quite open to that idea.
How many flings did you have?
Two.
That's it? You talk as if you've
slept with the entire neighbourhood.
Sir, you think it is easy
to get into their pants?
Raghu!
How many flings did you have?
Don't be shy... say it.
I am asking you, ass-licker.
Have you gone deaf or something?
Easy on that keyboard man.
You might break it.
Ganesh, show me pictures
of the ones you dated.
Don't have, sir...
- Come on man!
- Don't have, sir.
Show me at least one.
Don't have, sir.
Come on! Show me one.
Ravi sir.
Why are you always distracted?
How about meeting
the targets once in a while?
I am on it, sir.
- Here, last week's payment.
- Thank you, sir.
Last week's payment.
Your money is rotting in there, man.
Did you book your tickets for India?
I will book it after you guys
take a call on Raghu's wedding plans.
Yeah... I've been talking to
a few matchmakers.
They've given me a few profiles
of girls to choose from.
Should we visit a couple of them?
I'm busy for a few days.
You are always busy.
We will see about it later.
Give me that paper
lying over there.
Read it.
It's your biodata.
I got his biodata made
and circulated it to a few matchmakers.
Let's see if someone shows interest.
These days it's very difficult.
Girls have become demanding
and want to live independently.
- What's this?
- What?
You mention here
that I earn 35,000 rupees.
Yes, I have.
But you know that
I don't earn anything yet.
What do I write then?
Why didn't you ask me
before putting it down?
Stop shouting.
I'm not shouting. You know my truth
and you lied about me?
What do I write then?
Everyone expects a well-earning groom
for their girls.
I don't want to get married.
You guys should
think this over once again.
Don't burden me with
these wedding expenses.
How will I manage it alone then?
I don't know about that.
But don't expect
any money from me right now.
I don't need your charity anyway.
So you keep doing
your social work for no money
and your brother
spends all his on himself.
How am I supposed to take care
of the expenses alone?
It's all about
the money for you right?
Didn't you get enough
from Dad's insurance?
You have no idea
how important my work is.
And instead of appreciating it,
you want me to be your ATM machine.
Mummy...
Mummy...
The conflict was mostly peaceful till now.
But now this new Marathi leader...
who has become an idol
for every Marathi in this town...
has provoked the people here and
so the conflict has become more violent.
The whole town has been polarized.
And that makes me really angry.
But as a Kannadiga don't you
get backlash for speaking your mind?
I do. I get threat calls on my phone.
I am even threatened on social media.
Happy Birthday!
Thank you.
How are you?
I am good.
Got off late today?
We are taking some
extra classes in school.
Is it a daily thing?
No. Exams are nearing,
so only for a few more days.
Can you pull over here for sometime?
No Raghu, I am already very late.
Just for a few minutes.
I have to take my mother out.
How's your mother?
She's fine.
I don't run the shop anymore.
Who runs it then?
My mother.
She can manage it?
Yes. What's the big deal about that?
I am really happy with my new job.
Great opportunities here.
Nothing wrong with that, right?
Of course not.
You should do what you feel like.
Parveen, I got a gift for you.
Raghu, you know I don't accept gifts.
I am not taking it back with me.
Can't we just wait here
for a few minutes?
Here...
- Open it.
- I will go home and open it.
- But I want you to see it now.
- I will go home and open it.
Thank you.
How's your new job?
It's fantastic.
I love working there.
You get paid well for it?
Well, I don't do it for money.
Parveen, I know why
you stopped talking to me.
Raghu please let's not
get into all that now.
Wait!
I have to tell you something.
Parveen, I know how difficult it must be
living as a single mother.
I understand
and want to do something about it.
What do you mean?
I feel you have the right to
live a respectable life.
I want to marry you.
What happened?
Who do you think you are?
What did I do wrong now?
Nothing.
When Sachin used you and ditched you,
you didn't have a problem?
Nobody used me, ok? Both of us
were fine with what happened.
I am ready to accept you
even after all that.
Raghu have you gone mad?
Have you given a thought
to what I may want?
Stop patronising me.
What is my fault in all this?
What Sachin did was acceptable?
He is the most ideal person, right?
Your husband left you...
I am sure you think
he wasn't wrong either.
Nobody has done anything wrong
to you except me, isn't it?
You know how Sachin
behaved that day.
You saw it with your own eyes.
You knew he was wrong
at that moment.
Raghu, stop playing the victim card
by dragging Sachin into this.
What do you think of me?
You think you are doing a huge favour
by wanting to marry me?
I don't need your version
of a respectable life.
You are trying to use me.
Not Sachin.
You are a slut.
I'm leaving.
Please fuck off.
I don't need a slut like you in my life.
Got it?
Now, you go stand in his place.
Sir, can you please step out of the frame?
Where does your son work?
He is an engineer
but decided to pursue his true calling...
as a journalist for
an online media company.
When did all of you move to Belgaum?
It has been 15 years now.
Your daughter studied?
Yes in a local college here.
All your relatives stay in Belgaum?
No, my younger brother
lives in Bangalore.
He is a software engineer...
and also a very good writer.
What does he write about?
He writes about quantum mechanics.
Wow!
Speed of Time
is the name of his book.
He has explained
the quantum world beautifully in it.
You must be familiar with
the structure of an atom.
The electrons revolve
around the nucleus.
The nucleus is also made of
protons and neutrons.
But I was particularly fascinated
by the behaviour of electrons.
- It got me hooked to the book.
- Interesting!
You take one single electron and shoot it
through a board with a single slit.
It will naturally pass
from that single slit.
Now, keep another board in its way.
But with two slits.
Now, listen carefully...
Remember,
we just shot one single electron.
So, here's the best part.
If you are doing this experiment
under observation...
that single electron will pass through
one of the two slits.
But if you don't observe the experiment...
that electron will pass
through both the slits.
One single electron.
That's the Double Split experiment my
brother explains beautifully in his book.
That's wonderful...
People are generally afraid of physics
and all the science behind things.
Yes... I think it is a good way
to get people interested in science.
Yes... very true.
I just love how he has written it.
Should I bring Apeksha outside?
Yes... bring her.
Can you sit over here?
I can't see you properly.
There's too much light behind her.
I think she should come and sit over here.
Now sit besides Raghu...
Let's see how they look as a couple.
Yes we should do that...
What are your hobbies?
I don't have any.
How's that possible?
Everyone has a hobby. Dancing... music...
I like painting.
But not only as a hobby.
I want to do it professionally.
Where did you say you work?
I am a journalist.
In Sanyukta Vaani.
- Do you love your job?
- Yes I do...
What about it?
I mean...
I don't know... but...
I think this is an opportunity
to do something for my people...
and fight for their rights.
What rights?
Well...
Our people should be
dominating this city.
We are the majority you see.
Being in the majority entitles you
to claim power?
But this city had always belonged to us.
These outsiders migrated
and took everything from us.
Isn't everyone who ever came and settled
on any piece of land, a migrant?
Can we claim this city belonged to us?
Yes!
Seems like you are blinded by a cause.
I'm not here to talk to you
about all this.
I'm here with a marriage proposal.
Which is why I am asking
about your work.
Happy belated birthday.
- Thank you.
- Sorry I forgot yesterday.
That's ok.
Sorry I couldn't wait inside.
These kinds of places affect me a lot.
I understand.
It can be a little depressing.
But they don't usually
pity themselves.
How's your daughter?
She is fine.
Just doesn't let me sleep at night.
So, tell me.
What did you want to talk about?
Raghu came to meet me.
I don't want to waste my time
talking about him.
Can you just listen to me first?
- He proposed to me.
- What?
Why?
Sachin, I think we should all meet up
and resolve things.
Are you mad?
You want to meet him
even after all that he did?
Sachin, I really don't care
about all that now.
It doesn't matter what
was right or wrong.
- Why should we--
- What the hell are you talking about?
He was wrong and I don't want
to talk to him till he owns up to it.
Why are you behaving like a kid?
You just can't seem to understand
why he proposed to me.
Why are you getting into this mess?
How is it that you understand
the problems of the world...
but fail to understand
the ones near you?
You go ahead and waste your time.
I'm not interested.
Wouldn't it be nice
if I always wore a smile?
Wouldn't it be nice
if I forgot all my worries forever?
Wouldn't it be nice if all the evenings
were like that beautiful evening?
Sir, a parcel for you!
Yes, coming...
What is it?
Motherfucker!
Stop with your videos already! Bastard!
Who the hell are you, man?
If we see another video of yours,
I will break your head.
I will report this to the police.
Go ahead, motherfucker.
But if you put up videos, I will kill you.
We are once again bringing into light
the event that shook
Belgaum two weeks ago.
Our correspondent,
Chetan in the city today.
Chetan, tell me what happened there.
You might know that
since two weeks the Marathis
are blaming the police
for the brutal violence...
But the fact is that when our police tried
to remove that illegal board peacefully,
the Marathi injured them by
pelting stones.
Let me stop you right there.
They pelted stones at our police?
How dare they?
We have allowed them to live on our soil
and this is what they do in return?
These Marathis should be
harshly punished for their act.
Recently, a few people
installed a Marathi board in their area.
The police arrived to remove it
and the whole thing turned into a riot.
Now let me show you how the Marathi leader
describes this incident.
These people were migrants
who have now taken over
the administration of this city.
Their act of removing that
board proves that...
they want to diminish
our relevance in this city.
But here's a thing that he won't tell you.
There are also reports
about Marathi people
pelting stones at the police
and injuring them.
This is the other side of the story.
But he won't tell you that.
Because he wants to provoke people
and get their votes.
This polarizes the people.
Let me read some comments under his byte.
One writes, "All Marathis should
unite against Kanndigas...
"and teach them a lesson."
Another writes,
"Marathis should be beaten this way.
"Great job by police."
Look at the hate that emerges.
Do we need such leaders?
How will you feel when
someone you idolize keeps lying to you?
Will you reject such idols
or will you keep following them?
These kids just know
how to put out their opinions.
They have no idea
about the ground reality.
I am leaving.
Are you guys sitting till late?
We're also done for the day sir.
Let's go have some tea.
Come on then...
Hello!
My name is Raghvendra Pawar.
This board behind me
belonged to our shop.
My father was asked to remove it
because it was written in Marathi.
A similar incident happened in Belgaum
where we were asked to remove a board.
The police beat us.
This is how we have to suffer.
And yet look at what some people say.
Recently, a few people
installed a Marathi board in their area.
The police arrived to remove it
and the whole thing turned into a riot.
Karnataka police have
once again targeted our Marathi brothers.
Marathi people should be beaten
up for this. Great job by the police.
"Marathi people
should be beaten up for this.
"Great job by the police."
This is what they say.
Hence, we should unite against them.
And share this video with everyone.
Don't you look away now.
Let go... let go of the gun!
Let go motherfucker.
Asshole.
Don't you run away from
what you have done.
You'll rot in jail with this guilt,
asshole.
Why did you have to go
and join such a radical group?
Sir, tea?
Give him a cup too.
Alright sir.
Raghu!
Raghu...
- What?
- My bike's tyre is flat.
- Drop me to the shop.
- Give me a minute.
Hurry up, man.
Wait...
I want to look good in the video.
You cannot look any better. Hurry up.
Who makes a video about
people hanging towels?
You just do as you are told, man.
Hold on man!
Let me at least start recording.
Ready? And... action!
Cut!
I have to leave.
I'm late for college.
You'll put it on YouTube?
YouTube, Facebook, Instagram...
all my platforms.
Do you even have any subscribers?
You don't worry about that, fucker.
Anyway, did you hear about Parveen?
No, what?
She and her husband
had a massive fight again.
He just divorced her and left for Dubai.
Seriously?
She called.
Wants to meet us next week.
That fucker just left her like that?
Bro, this woman is quite short tempered.
She must have been mean as usual.
Anyway, I have to leave.
I've told Mom to make tea for you.
You won't drink?
No. I'm expecting to hear something
about my promotion today.
I should be punctual.
Fine bro, all the best!
We take the work piece
and place it in this.
This is the jaw.
These are the jaws.
Once you have placed it in the jaws...
You take this piece and plug it here...
and start spinning the machine.
Spindle...
Counterpoint to the Headstock
is the Tailstock.
Oftenly referred as Loosehead.
It can be placed at
any convenient area on the bed.
Words... Wood turning
and metal sliding lathes
do not have cross-slides.
It will be a huge favour.
I hope you are doing something about it.
I will try my level best sir.
How many groups do you have?
Two groups of ten...
I have to manage 100 students
in groups...
Wonder when that will happen.
- Don't fret about it.
- Hiremath sir.
- HOD is calling you.
- Should be about your promotion.
Let's not jinx it please.
You guys are presenting soon?
I guess so...
A lot of work is pending on that project.
Didn't you say you will come on your own?
What's the problem?
But why do you need me there?
Ok fine.
Mummy... Father wants me to
pick him up from the shop.
Why did you guys get the board?
The owners asked me to remove it
because it's written in Marathi.
Why don't you keep it outside?
It will rust out there.
Wait, let me get inside first.
God knows where you will keep this mess.
Ok get it in here...
Why there?
Why not?
There is no space in my room.
Where do we keep it then?
Why don't you keep it in your room?
There is no space in my room.
Better put it in yours.
What about your promotion?
Didn't get it.
I knew it...
They are biased towards their own people.
Your fate is decided by your surname.
Raghu... get the plates out for dinner.
Stop blaming your surname for everything.
Why else would they not promote you?
They hold the cards here...
I'm not interested
in your theories right now.
Shut up.
You are too naive to understand.
No matter how hard you work for them,
they will never appreciate it.
All you do is keep slaving
for them like a loser.
We should have left in the evening.
- I can't connect my phone.
- Leave it, there's some issue.
Want to go through Sanguem?
There are rock carvings there
which are 10,000 years old.
- Guys, I need to tell you something.
- Aliens must have made it.
Shut up with your conspiracy theories.
We should go there first.
Are you listening?
We don't have time for it.
We do.
There's enough time for all of it.
Stop at the first liquor store
after you cross the border.
- I'm very thirsty.
- Guys!
What?
I'm pregnant.
Really?
Did you tell your husband about it?
Yeah.
I called him last night.
How did he react?
He wants to forgive me
and take me back.
- So?
- Who the hell does he think he is?
I don't need his forgiveness.
He was the one who assaulted me every day.
How can he expect me to go back to him?
I can take care of my child alone.
Congratulations Pari...
I want to see those rock carvings...
I'll take some pictures
for my school kids.
This is your first visit to Goa.
Why waste time on this nonsense?
Everyone goes there to booze and shop.
We should do something different right?
Why force her into this terrible idea?
I'm not forcing her.
Let's just go have some beers.
Pari, tell this guy.
Pari, you won't reach home
before your deadline.
I really want to see it...
Why roll the windows down?
The AC is on.
Switch off the AC then.
It's too dusty outside, man.
Doesn't matter.
Careful, dumbass.
Hello?
Yes... please hold on...
Raghu, there's a call for you... Raghu!
Ok.
Dad met with an accident.
Is he ok?
Lost his balance in a pothole.
There was a truck behind him that...
He succumbed before reaching the hospital.
Sachin...
Wait...
I think I need some time
before we head back.
Oh Raghu!
How are you?
- Yes sir.
- Come in.
I'd better get going.
I just came for the shop keys.
- How about some tea?
- No... next time maybe.
Ok, let me get the keys.
- How's your mother doing?
- Yes...
- Your brother went back to America?
- Yes. He left yesterday.
I hope you'll take
good care of the shop.
Yes sir.
One more thing Raghu...
I got this new board
made for the shop...
Your father invited lot of trouble
with that old board written in Marathi.
Goodbye sir.
Careful with it.
Sachin...
Your father has asked you to sign this.
How many times have I told you
that I don't want to go abroad.
Give it a thought at least?
Not interested Mummy.
I am sleepy now.
Goodnight.
Every chance they get,
they put that brochure in front of me.
- Yeah...
- I'm fed up, man.
Why don't you give it a shot?
No. Not happening.
- But it can turn out to be great also.
- Stop talking like them.
Have you tried to explain your reasons?
I have...
Leave it. I don't want to
waste time talking about it.
- No point wasting energy on it.
- Exactly!
- Hello dumbass!
- Hello?
Come down...
What are you guys doing together?
Come down already...
Why?
Come on, make a wish.
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday dear Sachin
Happy Birthday to you
Wow... it's delicious.
Isn't it?
Here... try it.
Your turn first...
Not on the face.
As if I will listen to that...
What's this?
I thought I will give you something.
You already have...
This is the gift from my parents.
They plan to send me off.
Then at least fill it up on that pretext.
What the hell are you doing?
Look how dramatic he is being.
What's your problem?
Am I being a burden on you guys?
Is it so difficult for you
to feed me 3 times a day?
Why? Aren't you grown up enough
to do that yourself?
When will you think about your career?
Mom, you won't understand
what I am trying to do here.
And you guys just want
to show off in society
by sending me to a foreign institute.
I'm not going to be part of this facade.
How will you make a living
from stupid videos?
Shouldn't I be worried about your life?
It will help if you stop worrying.
How will I?
Look at how responsible these guys are.
Like running a shop?
You think that's a big deal?
Forget it.
Did you manage to get some alcohol?
Where am I supposed to buy it
at this hour?
Why didn't you stock it up before?
Use these plates to serve the cake.
See you then.
Raghu... come here.
Raghu the gas is finished.
Can you get a cylinder from Lakshmi Aunty?
- How much did we make today?
- The usual.
This is a huge insult
to our Marathi leader.
He was stopped from talking
in Marathi in the Parliament.
Why should we let
them insult us this way?
Are you even listening?
Why do you want to face such humiliation?
I have around 25 teddy bears now.
Send me the smaller ones.
Send the Minion ones.
What about Axe perfumes?
A shocking incident has provoked
the Marathi people of Belgaum.
A Shivaji statue, installed
just two days ago, has been stolen.
Who else can do such an act?
The Kannada people have done this.
By stealing Shivaji's statue,
they have hurt our sentiments.
Hence, I just have one message
for my Marathi brothers.
Make them pay for this act.
How much did we make this month?
Less than we did last month.
Mummy, should I keep the shop
closed once a week?
It will be nice to have
one day off a week.
I don't think you should.
Business is already very slow.
Which one?
- How much for this?
- Two-fifty.
- How much?
- Two-fifty.
Will you give us discount?
It's discounted price only.
Which one?
What colour is that?
Ok. How much for that colour?
How much?
No I don't need it then.
They hardly sell.
Ok... send the rest.
What brings you here?
We are taking the high school kids
to the main campus.
- Bangalore?
- Yes.
I am here to boost your business.
I need 150 pens.
We plan to gift it to the students.
I'll arrange it.
When do you need them?
Tomorrow?
It will be done, don't worry.
Let's go have some tea.
Hello...
When?
But you were supposed to get the things
delivered an hour ago.
Come after half an hour then.
Raghu, I will leave--
Wait. Let's have tea outside.
Next time maybe?
Wait, man... two minutes.
Why can't you come after half an hour?
What's the urgency?
Raghu, I have to finish
some work...
Wait. Let me just...
Why don't you finish your
other deliveries and then come here?
Ok, don't deliver then.
I don't want it.
I don't want it, you can keep it.
I don't care...
Come, let's go have some tea.
Sixth month, right?
Yes...
How time flies...
Why did you get irritated
in the shop?
I am just bored of this shop.
Feels like there is nothing
else to look forward to.
Don't know how my father
did this every day.
He never took a day off.
Business is also slow.
I am just very clueless right now.
Why don't you try
something else then?
You should do what you like.
You used to love your college job,
didn't you?
Sort of...
Why don't you go back to that?
No. They never promoted me.
Also paid me very much less.
Then why don't you look
for something in Bangalore?
But... this shop?
Discuss it with your family once.
And call me whenever you feel bored.
Or call Sachin...
We will hang out
whenever you feel like.
Don't take too much stress.
When are you back from Bangalore?
Next month.
Let's plan a trip after I am back.
Yes, we should.
What did your boss say about it then?
Let's see if I get selected
in the second batch of the H1B lottery.
Ask your boss if he can influence
some people...
Raghu is here...
You worked so hard for them
during your internship.
It's not in the company's control.
Moreover, the president here
has tightened the immigration policies.
What took you so long Raghu?
It takes time to finish those rituals.
You could have left the procession early.
Anyway, those guys just drink
and dance in the name of God.
Are you drunk?
No.
Don't lie... I can smell it.
Rakesh, please put some sense into him.
What the hell! I can't even have
some fun or what?
Why are you getting worked up?
Rakesh, please talk to him.
Raghu, come and talk to your brother.
Come!
Is the shop running smoothly?
It's good.
Think about how you can expand
and start a chain of gift shops.
I will try.
And don't waste
too much time with friends.
Should I go open the shop now?
How about I sit there 24/7?
- Why are you getting angry?
- Am I not working hard enough?
Why are you angry about it?
I'm a graduate and yet I'm
selling teddy bears.
Even failures have a better life than me.
You hardly got anything
for being a graduate.
How were you supposed to
live on the salary they paid you?
Always about the money...
Why don't you tell him
to send his dollar money?
Why am I the only one to carry
the burden of this house?
Hello sir...
How are you Raghu?
I am fine sir.
I called to tell you
something important.
The lease for the shop
is expiring next month.
We must renew it.
We also have to
increase the rent by 25%.
Sir... but...
It has been two years since
I increased the rent.
This time I must.
Sir, can you reconsider?
I really can't.
Let's meet next month.
Hello Sachin...
Yes, tell me.
Let's go out for drinks.
Right now?
Don't you have to be at the shop?
To hell with the shop.
I am keeping it shut today.
Ok... where are you?
I am at the shop.
Ok, I will be there in a few minutes.
Yes, come soon.
The starting price is five lakhs!
I have seen this bike. I cannot...
Look how beautiful it is.
I know. But I'm not going to spend five
lakhs on a motorbike. Cannot afford it.
You have all the money
in the world, man.
Oh please. I'm not spending so much.
I will buy a simple one like yours.
But you can afford a better one.
I'm hardly going to use it.
Why should I spend a lot of money on it?
There are some new
colours in your bike now.
Parveen must be expecting soon, right?
Yes, I think so...
Do you think she will manage?
As in?
It's difficult to handle a baby alone.
Her parents are there to help her.
But you need a life partner
for such things.
Not necessarily, man.
So many single moms
take care of their children.
In the bigger cities.
Not in a town like Belgaum.
I think Parveen should
consider marrying again.
I smell something fishy here.
Is there something going on?
What nonsense?
Tell me the truth.
Are you interested in her?
No, man. Nothing like that.
Don't lie to me, come on.
There's nothing... I was just discussing.
See? You are blushing!
One Tandoori Chicken
and one Masala Papad.
- Sir, we won't serve meat today.
- Why?
- Because it's Tuesday.
- So?
There's a temple nearby.
So we don't serve meat on Tuesday.
So what if there's a temple?
What new rules are these?
Sir, we don't serve meat on Tuesday.
But you cannot do this, right?
We do it, sir. It is our rule.
I don't care.
I want chicken right now.
Sir, we cannot.
I don't want any reasons.
Get me the chicken.
- Sir, it's not possible.
- Get me the manager.
He will tell you the same thing.
- Sachin, leave it...
- No, wait...
What is this new nonsense?
- Tell me on the video...
- Please don't video.
I'll record this.
Tell me on camera.
Sir, please stop recording.
So, guys, this restaurant
is not serving me chicken
because there's a temple nearby...
- Please stop recording.
- Sachin, stop...
- Get me the manager.
- Please stop recording.
I'm going to put this up
on the internet.
Sir, please stop recording.
I'm not stopping this...
Listen... go get some veg kebabs.
Sachin, forget it man.
Just calm down.
I'll put this up. Are you listening?
I'll post this everywhere man.
Why make a big fuss?
Who the hell are they to tell me
what I can eat?
It's their choice what to serve.
It's not their choice.
The temple has forced them to.
It's the same, man.
No, it's not. It's mostly those guys
dictating our food habits these days.
We should respect their beliefs.
How am I disrespecting their beliefs?
What's wrong about my eating chicken here?
Think logically.
You never question things, man.
Ok... so I don't question?
Actually I didn't want
to question anything, man.
I didn't find anything wrong with it.
- This wasn't wrong?
- No.
Seriously!
I'm a fool to expect anything
from you anyway.
You just accept everything like a loser.
I'm a loser?
Of course...
I didn't want to question
and so I didn't.
Why should I question things
that you want me to?
No... tell me something...
My dad was asked to remove the board.
Did you question that in a video?
Why would you bring that up?
Why should I question
according to your preferences?
Because you brought that up,
I will tell you something.
I didn't find wrong with
what happened with your dad.
That board was written only in Marathi...
In this city,
we should write in all three languages.
How else will the
Kannada people read your board?
So, how will the Marathi people
read the Kannada boards?
I did agree with that
but your board was
written only in Marathi.
I have seen your new board.
It's written in all three languages.
Your owner has written in
all three languages right.
You don't know anything
about that owner.
What do you mean?
He has increased my rent.
He owns other people's shops also.
But increased only mine.
Now you are talking nonsense.
You don't get it, you know.
You are assuming things you know.
There must be a valid reason
for him to increase your rent.
Did you make an effort to find out?
You just want to assume things?
Leave it man. You will never understand.
You are being a slacker.
You just want to blame
others for your troubles.
Slackers do such things.
I'm a slacker?
Look who's talking...
I have responsibilities
and I manage them.
I take care of my house expenses.
- You're living off your father's money.
- Why are you getting personal?
I'm getting personal?
- Am I?
- Isn't that clear?
I'm being personal?
Your IQ is very low.
You just don't get it.
I don't need an IQ certificate from you.
Leave it then...
Here I am trying to
make you understand something...
Did I ask for it?
Forget it then...
Be what you want to be.
Just drink your beer peacefully, man.
Yes, go ahead...
We demand to be included
in a Marathi speaking state!
November 1st
celebrated as Karnataka day is also
marked as a Black Day
by the Marathis of the city.
Belgaum's inclusion
in a Kannada speaking state
is the primary reason for this protest.
While the Karnataka govt. tries its best
to avoid this protest...
the Marathis don't bow down to it.
The owner has increased our rent.
Why should we pay him so much?
Let's leave that shop
and do something else.
What are you going to do though?
Let a few months pass.
I will talk to your brother
and see what we can do.
Why is your shop open?
Shut it.
You know we are protesting
in the city right?
I'm not responsible if someone
starts pelting stones at your shop.
But others are open...
Don't tell me about others.
Do what you are told to do.
What's your name?
Raghvendra...
Surname?
Pawar...
Despite being Marathi you are not
supporting our cause?
You should shut your shop
and protest with us.
Do you have a black shirt?
Come on...
- I'll join you guys later...
- Ok.
It's a day of celebration for Karnataka.
But Belgaum has an
interesting aspect to it.
The Marathis don't celebrate
and maintain protests across the city.
I want to ask these Marathi people,
if Belgaum is shifted
to a Marathi speaking state,
will all their problems vanish?
Will they get a better life there?
I want you guys to write your views
in the comment section below.
Why is the shutter down?
Open it!
Why did you shut your shop?
The Black Day protesters asked me to.
Oh really?
Fuck them. Keep it open.
If I see this shop closed again later,
I will shove something up your ass.
Come on, let's go.
I have some work, you go ahead.
We'll be at the tea shop nearby.
Keep the shop open.
It's my wedding anniversary.
Show me some good greeting cards.
Here...
Read it. I can't read English.
I rise to your thoughts.
I sleep to your dreams.
I sing to you songs.
And I die for your smiles.
You are what makes me a lover in reality.
Is it romantic?
Yes...
Show some more options...
Here...
I find my past beautiful
because you have been a part of it.
The present is exciting
as you are with me in it.
And future to me is promise
that will come true because of...
you... alongside.
And I will be more in love with you.
Not very impactful I think.
But you said you don't know English.
So what?
It should feel romantic at least.
This one is good.
Sure, real, romantic, passionate, special,
convinced, emotional, thankful, fantastic.
You are the call of my heart.
The absolute sense of happiness within me.
And it's true, there is no one I love
more than you. Happy Anniversary.
Ignore that. How many times
does the word "love" appear in it?
Twice.
In this?
Thrice.
And this?
You count it yourself. Here.
Why are you reacting this way?
I told you I don't know English.
Not my problem.
So you won't help a customer?
Firstly, you should be showing
some respect to your customers.
You want respect?
Why should I respect you?
And who the hell are you guys to tell me
what I should or shouldn't do?
Have you lost it or what?
Fuck off man,
I have other things to do.
Enough of this nonsense.
Let me call my people...
Who are you threatening?
Go get them asshole.
Speak in Kannada, you son of a bitch.
- I'll speak Marathi. Go fuck yourself.
- Speak Kannada, son of a bitch.
I won't.
Leave or I will thrash you.
Wait here, you bastard...
I will get my people.
- You will repent this.
-
Leave, asshole!
- Hello.
- Where are you?
Home.
What are you doing?
Nothing much, had some work.
Did you get
a chance to see my video?
I think it's going viral.
Let's meet. Let's go chill somewhere.
I have some work at home.
What work do you have at this hour?
I feel like celebrating
and getting wasted today.
Be ready.
I will come pick you up.
Uncle, pack a double bread omelette.
- You want tea?
- No.
That's it.
You saw the video, right?
Yeah.
One lakh views last I checked.
Things look hopeful now.
Remember you said to me the other day
that I live on my father's money?
You were right.
I get everything on a platter.
They even want me to go
abroad and have a better life.
I feel suffocated because
of their protective nature.
And so I want to do something of my own.
And now things are looking up.
You'll do great, I'm sure.
What's happening with your rent issue?
No progress there?
He's going to increase it from next month.
Look... there's no point blaming
your owner for this.
You will not solve anything by doing that.
You have to stand up for yourself
and figure a way out.
If you don't,
life will continue to be the same.
Let me check if our parcel is ready.
Take a left from that lane.
Can you see the car?
Come, we're waiting...
How do I tell you
what I went through in your absence?
My life has been going through
many episodes of turmoil
You seem to be stuck between
the middlemen
Listening to everyone but me
I am lost, just like this city...
I have to pee.
I am very sleepy.
Take a nap then.
But I want to see the sunrise.
I'll wake you up.
No...
Glad you're back.
Do you remember when you told me that I
should probably do something that I enjoy?
I have been thinking about that.
I should quit working at the shop.
As it is we cannot afford
to pay the increased rent.
So no point killing myself over it.
But I don't know how
to convince my family.
What should I say to them?
Pari?
You got a smoke?
No.
Sachin...
Sachin...
Sachin, I got a smoke...
- Sachin, you're drunk...
- Listen to me, Raghu...
What you're doing is wrong...
You don't understand, Sachin.
This is wrong.
- Will you listen to me?
- No, no...
Take a walk for some time.
No, I won't.
Just go away for five minutes, man.
No, this is wrong, Sachin...
This is very wrong!
Have you lost it?
What happened, man?
- Have you lost it?
- This is very wrong!
Raghu!
Sachin... what happened guys?
What the fuck!
Are you ok, Parveen?
Asshole, what's wrong with you...
I want to go home.
- Come on...
- Fuck off!
Come let's go...
Get up... come on.
I'm not going anywhere.
Stop being a prick.
- I'm drunk so I'm not driving home.
- You haven't done it before?
Who the fuck are you
to tell me what I should do?
You got us here,
it's your job to drop us back.
I'm not leaving.
- Get up asshole.
- I won't leave unless you say sorry.
I'm not saying sorry.
I don't need to.
Then please fuck off...
Pari... tell him we are getting late.
I don't want to talk
to you guys right now.
Sir, you said you wanted to
speak about the rent.
Come, let's talk over tea.
Make sure you order things that you won't
find with any other dealer in the city.
Imagine how much it will help
boost your business.
This is how you do business.
And I am with you. Don't you worry.
Ok sir...
Sir, about the rent...
Yes... I have spoken to
the chairman of our society.
Let's continue with the
same rent this year as well.
Your brother called and requested me
to not increase the rent.
Drink your tea now...
Why did you speak to the owner?
You requested him to
not increase the rent, right?
Who asked you to do that?
Why did you interfere in this?
That's my problem.
You didn't have to interfere.
No, I don't need your help.
You have no idea about that owner.
You know how he hassled our father?
And you are licking his feet?
No, I am not going to pay
any rent henceforth.
What is he going to do?
No, I don't want to settle any issue.
Let me see what he has to say.
I am not listening to anyone.
Even that owner.
I am not going to settle this.
He has troubled me a lot.
Just wait and watch now.
We may be
a small time media organisation.
But our ideas are big.
And so what's our aim?
It is to be the voice of
our oppressed Marathi brothers.
In the coming elections,
a new leader is going to represent us.
Let me play you his speech.
How much more should we suffer?
How long do we slave for them?
Do they even realize
how much they oppress us?
Actually they don't even care about us.
To them, we are irrelevant...
It doesn't matter if
you agree with me or not
All I know is that
I don't want to be a yes-man
I am living here on my own principles
You won't understand what that's like
What do you know about how my life is?
What do you know
about what's necessary here?