Bombay Begums (2021) s01e05 Episode Script

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Dinner tomorrow night?
Drinks?
As much as I would love to,
I can't do this again.
Mummy, why did Eve
eat the forbidden fruit?
And why should anything
be forbidden anyway?
I don't like that the world blames Eve.
Wasn't she free to eat
the fruit she found most juicy?
Is Eve forbidden to seek joy from a past
that can never really be the present?
And is she forbidden to dream of a future
even though the present is uncertain?
Not here.
Be an aesthete!
Get an eye that can see. There, please.
Vikram, I've already given markings
for the artwork to your guys.
I'm not going to stand here
and supervise everything, man!
It's the latest Rolex.
You can wear it to the opening.
The vernissege.
"The vernissage."
"The vernissage." I stand corrected.
You can't bribe your way
out of everything.
You look tired. Didn't sleep at night?
No, just some work.
I have good news.
The fertilization was successful.
They have a viable embryo.
Congratulations!
-We are going to have a baby?
-Yes.
We are going to have a baby.
We are going to have a baby.
Embryology will determine the date
of the transfer to the surrogate,
depending on how things go.
It could take three to five days.
And then in six weeks, we'll know
if the surrogate can hold the baby.
I remember the day
you watched me dance for the first time.
You went crazy, right?
Your face turned red!
Why were you blushing?
I had never seen such
a beautiful dazzling woman.
-Really?
-Yes.
I still haven't.
This!
I'm crazy about your smile!
May I take a picture?
Stop! You know I'm ticklish!
Well, your photos are all I have in Dubai.
That's Irfan. He smiles just like you do.
Like me?
Irfan's smile?
He has really grown up.
How's Rizwan?
He's doing well.
And your wife?
She must be in Pune, right?
-Meeting her sister?
-As always.
And you stayed back in Mumbai?
I did.
As always.
For you.
"The good is oft interred
with their bones."
"So let it be with Caesar."
Shai!
"The noble Brutus
hath told you Caesar was ambitious."
-"If it were so, it's a grievous fault…"
-Did you get Imran's text?
I saw. So?
-What are we going to wear?
-"So are they all…"
Something shimmery, something slutty.
"All honorable men.
Come I to speak in Caesar's funeral."
Hello.
Yes, sir, I'll be right there.
We're also revising your salary structure
to that of an analyst.
Have a look. Doesn't get any better
than working for Deepak.
Thank you for the opportunity, sir, but…
-I will have to say no.
-Why?
You were the one who's been telling us,
"Sir, please transfer me
to Deepak's Department."
And now you have changed your mind.
Why exactly?
I don't know how it happened
but his hand was on my knee.
And then, he laughed.
-And then, he kissed me.
-Did you kiss him back?
No.
Maybe for a second.
I was in shock.
When I realized what was going on,
I stopped immediately.
Did you tell him you didn't want to?
Please, let her finish!
I… I did tell him.
I don't know why but I kept apologizing.
I think I didn't want to upset him.
Sir, I've had too many drinks.
He reached up into my skirt
and fingered me.
I tried to tell him to stop.
Sir, please stop!
But he didn't stop.
He forced my head towards his penis.
Don't worry.
Nobody needs to know.
It will just be our little secret.
I was scared.
I tried to stop him.
He pushed my head
towards his penis once again.
I didn't know what to do.
I sucked him off.
I was really mad at myself.
"Why did I do that?"
The glove compartment
also has a tissue box.
I had told him I didn't want to, but…
I was scared of upsetting him.
I was scared of what else he might do.
I just wanted it to be over.
So he drove you to Ron's house.
Then what happened?
I went to bed.
Was Ron home?
Did you tell him?
Why not?
Are you in a relationship with Ron?
Not really.
But you are involved.
Is that why you live in his house?
I was homeless and he was
helping me out as a friend,
but I have moved out now.
I'm crashing with another friend.
Well, you seem to be making
a lot of friends around town, at work.
How much had you had to drink?
I don't know.
Maybe four, five glasses of champagne.
I wasn't drunk.
Anyway, thank you, Ayesha.
This is a serious complaint.
I can assure you that the ICC will
investigate your case with due diligence.
These young girls,
they get confused.
I mean, was it consensual? Was it not?
I've worked with Deepak.
I mean, he's not a sexual predator.
-Please!
-Yes, but we must follow due process.
No. Of course, and we must be fair to all.
Let's just resolve this as soon as we can.
And if you have any hiccups
or hit any roadblocks, let me know.
Sure.
Unbelievable!
You had said it was consensual!
What is this?
Is this a lovers' tiff?
Yes, it all makes sense now!
Deepak has rejected you, and you're
doing all this to get his attention.
-What?
-Look.
I hope you realize what is all at stake.
People's careers,
their families, their reputation.
People cheat on their spouses
all the time, okay?
And they have their reasons.
I'm not saying it's right.
-Ma'am, I--
-Ayesha.
You cannot make this affair
into some kind of assault-drama.
I'm not the only one, ma'am.
He's done it to someone else too!
Someone else? Who is it?
I don't know her name,
but she replied to my post online.
Just think about
what you're doing, Ayesha.
I know what I'm doing.
There's been a sexual harassment complaint
filed against you,
and according to the ICC rules,
you will have to take leave
until the investigation is through.
We will organize an official meeting
to hear your side of the story and…
I can't do this!
I am so sorry, Deepak.
It's okay, Warsi.
You're just doing your job.
Yes, but I know--
And I know you know
I wouldn't do anything like this.
Of course.
I thought we had a deal.
Lemonade?
Don't fucking patronize me.
I withdrew from the race to be CEO.
You have to do your part of the deal.
This is a new case.
I can't cover it up.
A deal is a deal.
You've got to do what you can.
Don't underestimate
my ability to play dirty.
I don't.
But don't use these threats.
I'll do
what I can.
You better do more than you think you can.
People are talking.
They're asking why bar dancers are dancing
in the Royal Bank of Bombay.
Vaibhav, your mum tells me your school
has a great computer lab?
-Yes?
-Yes.
And Ms. Robeiro lets me stay
in the computer lab after classes.
Your English is really good!
You like your new school, right?
Ms. Robeiro has made him
the class monitor as well.
What does she teach you?
Tell him. Internet.
Not Internet.
She teaches me software.
Good work!
You'll definitely love your gift.
Laptop!
Surprise!
What is all this?
Congratulations to us!
It has worked.
It is finally happening.
I know you're really busy,
but I've checked your calendar.
You've nothing scheduled for tonight.
-Listen, Arijay--
-This is just part one of the surprise!
For part two, I've booked a table for us.
Listen, I can't do this!
I'm really swamped with work and…
This is very sweet, but…
Everything is not listed on my calendar.
You'll get some rest
when the baby's here, right?
At least I'm hoping.
She's going to need her mummy.
-Thank you.
-You're most welcome.
Will you be okay seeing him again?
Well, I just hope
Mandeep's PR strategy works.
I hope they just bury this affair.
-Like that?
-It feels so good.
Yes?
Has anyone ever told you,
you have really cute toes?
-Oh, please.
-Especially that one.
They're so uneven, and I don't like them.
So what made you change your mind
and come back here?
I mean, I don't blame you.
I know I'm totally irresistible.
Will you stop?
Come on. Don't worry.
Feels so good.
Better than sex.
Better than sex?
Challenge accepted.
So, ladies and gentlemen,
I present to you the last work
in our series tonight,
The Awakening.
Bright smiles!
Fucking prick!
Oh, hello! Hi!
-Thank you so much for coming over.
-Hello.
-Thank you, buddy.
-How are you?
I heard you're giving the banks
a run for their NPAs.
You look lovely!
-Hello.
-Good evening.
Well, mission accomplished for them all!
You don't have to be so blunt, darling.
Well, it definitely looks like
there never was any affair, doesn't it?
Shut up!
My nightshirt?
Sorry.
Looks cute on you.
So what are we watching?
I don't know.
This one is called The Fury.
I don't quite understand it.
Seems like she's tormented
because she's set fire to her own home.
Her anger is real.
And raw.
The darkness…
Maybe there's reason enough.
Maybe there is.
Hey.
Where are you?
You know how it is with work,
and life, and…
I'm exhausted.
It's like I'm constantly
at war with my body,
making it do stuff and…
hating it and being angry with it.
It's like I'm constantly
on a treadmill, and…
there's no getting off.
People have all these expectations of me,
and I have them too.
But I'm just…
failing…
It's like I don't know
what I want anymore.
But right now, being here with you,
I can feel myself breathe.
I can actually feel the joy in my body.
Or maybe I'm just
a little less angry with it.
Come here.
Are we investigating an alleged
sexual harassment claim against Deepak?
I've got things under control, Sanjay.
I need this to disappear, Rani!
As it is, your alliance with the Public
Resource Bank governor was bad enough.
I fixed that! Didn't you see
the papers this morning?
Look, we cannot afford
another PR disaster.
Deepak disappearing from the office
is making people talk.
I need him back ASAP. You understand me?
Perfectly!
I'm following process.
What would you have me do? Fire the girl?
Don't be silly.
Exactly! I can't do that.
The board is very much
within its rights to fire you.
I just need you to know that.
My advice,
interior decoration is a great hobby.
But instead of focusing
on your walk-in wardrobe,
focus on your real job.
Fix it, Rani. Fix it now!
Thank you for dropping by.
Thank you.
Go on. You love kachoris, right?
Thank you, ma'am.
You know, you're a very pretty girl.
And you dress to use it.
Don't get me wrong.
All of us use our feminine traits
to our advantage one way or the other.
That's not the case.
I have told you everything
that happened and--
I know. Things went too far.
Maybe further than one intended.
Look, Ayesha, I know it's tough.
One needs to know when to forget
about things and just move on.
The position of an analyst in Mergers
and Acquisitions is your dream job, right?
Besides, it's with your dream mentor.
Yes, ma'am, but after everything
that's happened--
I'll hold on to that transfer.
I'm sure you'll make the decision
that's right for your career.
You obviously don't want
to go back to Indore
and get married, right?
Also, you must know that,
unfortunately,
you could get fired any minute.
Factory not opening on time,
negligence at work, and so on.
But forget about all that. Now, just eat.
I love to feed you.
What happened?
Sometimes I feel like the door is opening.
But every time,
someone slams it on my face
like a slap.
Everyone gets slapped, right?
You, me…
We're the same, right?
You have a choice, baby.
I don't have the privilege.
My destiny forbids it.
So, no, we're not the same.
Not at all.
Lily Metals.
Your factory will get going.
Yes.
I'm still hopeful.
I won't give in to these vile
and despicable men.
If you think about it,
Deepak Sanghvi and Vijay Sathe
are exactly the same.
Who is it?
Deepak's wife, Nalini.
Again?
And a very cute, heart-shaped
beauty blender to blend your makeup well.
This pre-party package is all you need.
It comes with one of my most favorite
products, the instant-glow face mask.
This is all you need, guys,
to set you for the night.
It comes with a foundation, primer,
two face masks
for, maybe, your next party…
I can't stop dreaming
about being in Imran's arms.
When Eve can own
what was once forbidden to her,
does she feel stronger?
Is she happy?
Or does she hold on to it tighter?
Because she's scared
it may just slip away.
So, where are you from?
Indore.
Indore!
These small towns definitely
have their own charm.
So, did you study there as well?
Yes, I did my school, college and MBA.
Oh! How lovely! Nice.
Deepak did tell me
that you are a bright girl.
Of course, Deepak has told me about you.
Look, sweetheart,
we're very open with each other.
And I don't blame you for what happened.
A lot of women find him attractive.
I mean, he is a charming man!
Trust me, I know.
After all, I have married him.
And you were the one who wanted
to work in his department?
You had asked for a transfer, hadn't you?
-I had.
-Yes.
You had a crush and you gave in,
in a moment of weakness.
Ayesha, I just want to tell you one thing.
I forgive you.
Forgive?
You made a play for my husband.
And I forgive you for that.
Hey, Ayesha.
Do you want to go for a smoke?
I'm really sorry, Ayesha.
Fuck!
It's okay, Ron.
Even Deepak's wife has forgiven me.
No! It's not okay.
I also realized I said
some pretty fucked-up shit to you.
And I'm sorry about that.
But listen, I'm here now.
If there's anything that you need, okay?
Yes. Okay.
-Here he is!
-We won't let a whore's son study here!
-Look at this son of a whore!
-Stop!
-Stop! He's a kid!
-His mother is a whore!
Do you want a whore's son
to study at your school?
We won't let him study here!
Look at him!
-We won't let him enter this school!
-Fucking son of a whore!
Go tell your whore mother
to start a brothel!
The whore wants to start
a fucking factory!
Look, it would be better
if you look for another school.
Mr. Vijay Sathe's office called.
He has the local police under his control,
so we have no choice.
What am I supposed to do
if his men start attacking our students?
I can't take that risk!
Careful, baby.
A package has arrived.
Finally!
What is this?
Nothing much. Can you please pay for it?
Sure.
Go ahead. On your cheeks…
All you do is apply it in circular motion.
It's a beautiful creamy texture
which goes on so well.
You are such a crazy…
They're demolishing homes, and there I am
with my camera photographing them.
Weird.
Oh, these new-age synthetic products,
full of chemicals!
Fuller's earth.
It will cool your skin
and make your rash disappear.
Come here. Come on.
-It's cold!
-Yes, it is cold.
When we were growing up in Kanpur,
none of these fancy products
were available.
We couldn't afford them.
We'd just use Fuller's earth
and get rid of all our skin problems.
Thanks. Bina can do the rest.
Okay.
SON OF A WHORE
VAIBHAV GONDHALI
Hey!
-Come in.
-Thank you.
Leave that. I'll take it. Come.
What happened?
Nothing.
Just got bored with the other friend.
Well, it's good to have you back home…
with me.
There's a beauty and a madness
when Eve steps out of her body
and slowly watches her heart
breathing, loving, breaking,
and yet, willing to be shattered again,
forgetting that the forbidden fruit
is poisonous.
Good morning.
Did you sleep well?
What's with your face?
-Looks like a horror show.
-Zuvi!
-It's rude!
-Oh, you really want to know?
Rani is experimenting with home remedies.
It's better than last night.
-Right, Bina?
-No, it's worse!
Why do you listen to her?
I wish Mum was here.
Shai!
My wife in the papers!
I'm so proud of you, Fati!
Congratulations!
Thanks, I…
I'm late for work.
It's a really nice write-up.
Big meeting?
You know, I've been thinking.
It's been a long time.
We should go on a holiday.
-A holiday?
-Yes.
We'll get to spend some time together.
Just us!
Until the baby gets here.
It would be really good for us.
A "babymoon!"
Pradyuman was my mentor.
He took me under his wing
and pushed me to be the best.
Mr. Jamwal, did you always know
that Rani would be such--
-You want to know why he picked me.
-Yes.
Why did you pick me, Prads?
Do you know the Steve Jobs quote?
"Stay hungry. Stay foolish."
It was Rani's hunger that made her
such an asset.
Working late nights, weekends.
She always said yes.
Whatever I needed her to do,
she took it in her stride.
If I didn't, I would be in trouble.
I was known to be quite the task master.
Could we cut, please?
The heat is getting to me.
Sure. Yes. Let's take five.
Come see me in London.
You know, I can't.
I mean, all this,
already it's been, you know…
I know.
Arijay and I…
We are having a baby.
I mean, I know it's really fucked up, but…
Wait. What?
No. It's not mine.
I can't.
That's just life, I guess.
I'm going to miss this.
Sometimes, like Eve,
we have to trust the universe.
And like Eve, we may find that barriers
are meant to be crossed.
There's hope shimmering
through the darkness.
And no desire that is forbidden.
Wish me luck, Mama.
Happy birthday, Imran!
Thank you, Shai.
You look different.
Cool! You did this yourself?
Yes. Thanks.
Quite interesting.
Hey, Imran!
-Hey! What's up?
-Imran!
Coming!
Queen.
She slept the whole day.
Ms. Queen Bee.
She's beautiful!
You know what? I love this.
Listen.
Are you sure?
We can totally just take our time.
Looks like we have the Naaz Villa
to ourselves tonight.
Yes, of course.
I'm glad that Shai is finally
making some friends.
Me too.
Try?
I don't mind, actually.
She's a kid, dude! Like 12 or something.
I'm 13 going on 14, actually.
Oh, wow! Big difference!
You're quite cool for 13 going on 14.
Show.
What's wrong, love?
Nothing.
Stop worrying, love.
You're the best mother in this universe.
My love will definitely
figure something out.
Vaibhav will always be the son
of a whore in this city.
Maybe if we leave this city,
move to a new country,
start a new life…
I have a request.
Tell me.
I could give my life for you.
Take me to Dubai with you.
Me and Vaibhav.
-I'm kidding!
-Silly girl.
Faiz, what happened?
-I fucking don't know!
-Shai!
Wake up, Shai!
Shai! Wake up!