PROPERTY OF

UTV & DHARMA PRODUCTION

Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu

by
Ayesha Devitre
&
Shakun Batra

FINAL HIND DRAFT 2011

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1 ON BLACK 1
We hear a woman BREATHING heavily and another voice saying
“Breathe in, Breathe out”... Music Seeps in.

FADE IN:

2 EXT. HOSPITAL LABOUR ROOM - NIGHT 2

SLOW MO - We see a pair of legs tied to the labour bed

contraption, a bunch of doctors and nurses stand around, one
of the nurses takes away the surgical equipment, a baby
CRIES. We hear the calm voice of Rahul Kapoor, talking just
to us.

RAHUL (V.O.)
Two-Twenty-Five. Right! Ek minute
mein do so pacchees bacche paida
hote hain. Yani ki har second mein
chaar bacche, aur jab tak yahan se
aap ghar pauhcheinge is duniya mein
27,317 bacche paida honge.

3 INT. LIMBO 3

We track into an old scientist

RAHUL (V.O.)(CONT’D)
Mere ek science teacher ki
calculations ke mutabik inme se
98.3% bacchon ko teen category mein
bata jaa sakta hai. Pehle--

INT. DINING ROOM / STORE ROOM / LIVING ROOM - DAY/NIGHT

We track from left to right in one continuous move - 1)a

dining room.

RAHUL (V.O.)
Parents ke ‘Chamche’. Apne parents
se behad pyaar karte hain aur unki
har baat mante hain. Aur obviosuly
parents unse humesha khush rehte
hain.

4 A mother feeds her son as he gets ready for school, the child 4
obeys them quietly, Father looks at him with a proud smile.

(beat)
Doosre - “The Rebels”

4A Now, we enter a dimly lit store room, A head is popping out 4A

of the blanket and trying to light a cigarette.
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4B Ji haan krantikari!, Lekin Bhagat 4B

Singh ki tarah inke dushman Brits
nahin khud ke maa baap hain. In par
jitna bhi cheek lo koi asar nahin
hota.

Parents KNOCK and SCREAM from outside but the kid continues
to smoke.

RAHUL (V.O.)
And then, the third kind - “The
Smart Ass!”. Maa baap ko lagta hai
yeh unki har baat mante hain par

4C PT1 We move in to a bedroom, two teenage girls pull up their 4C PT1

pyjamas over their party clothes and then step out of the
room to kiss their parents good night . We follow. They
quickly switch off the main light and take off their night
clothes, under which they are all ready for a night out.

RAHUL (V.O.)
Main kaun si category se hun?
(beat)
Ahhh--

4C PT2 OMITTED 4C PT2

5 SWISH PAN TO - A family of three - THE KAPOOR’S - They are 5

all dressed in coordinated outfits. A seven year old kid sits
between his urban, socialite parents. His face hidden behind
a big fat book - “The Beginners Guide to SIGMUND FREUD”.
MRS.KAPOOR reads ‘VOGUE’ and MR.KAPOOR sits with a Financial
newspaper and a 1980’s cordless phone. AN UNUSUAL BREED OF
DOG sits on a mattress next to them.

RAHUL (V.O.)
--That’s me. The fourth kind!! Udne
ki chah to bahut thi lekin koshish
karne ke pankh kuch kam.
(beat)
Aur mere mom dad?

5A WATER SPLASH. MUSIC LOWERS. Annual Swimming Competition has 5A

just finished, BABY RAHUL KAPOOR, a cute boy in his swimming
trunks with swimming goggles and two silver medals around his
neck. His parents look a little upset. Mrs.Kapoor carries a
late 80’s handycam and she’s dressed in the same wardrobe
which was on the Vogue cover previously.

MR.KAPOOR
(sighs)
Beta aap silver medal jeet gaye??
(kid smiles and nods)
Nahin aap gold medal haar gaye.
(MORE)
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MR.KAPOOR (cont'd)
(a bit hurt)
You’ve lost a GOLD!

Mrs.Kapoor shakes her head in agreement and then notices

something on Rahul’s face and frowns.

MRS.KAPOOR
(encouraging)
Oh baby, koi baat nahin. Kal se hum
swimming chod kar.
(thinks)
.. Golf try kareinge.
(beat)
Kya hai na chlorine tumhari skin ke
liye acchi nahin hai!!

Rahul stands there looking disappointed. MUSIC GOES BACK UP.

RAHUL (V.O.)
Dad ko gold chaihye tha, aur mom ko
perfect face. Aur woh paane ke liye
sab kuch decide kiya gaya.

5B A MONTAGE’ OF STOCK FOOTAGE RUNS IN SYNC WITH HIS VOICE-OVER 5B

BELOW AS IF IT’S A SCRAP BOOK OF HIS LIFE.

RAHUL (V.O.) (CONT’D)

Mera Khelna, Mera Khana, School,
College, Kaunsa Course and before I
knew it, I was an architect. Work-
Ex ke liye mujhe Vegas bheja gaya.
The hub of architecture and
construction. Ye mera office hai -
Marshall & Fox, duniya ki gyarhvi
best architectural firm par mere
dad mujhe top two mein dekhna
chahte the. Unka plan tha ki main
saal bhar mein India aakar unka
construction business join kar lun
aur mom ka.. Ki main unki kisi
socialite friend ki beti se shaadi
kar lun.

He looks directly into camera

Par shaayad meri life ka kuch aur

hi plan tha!

6 OMITTED 6

7 INT. OFFICE - LATE EVENING 7

A scientific calculator, set square and other architectural

tools are being placed parallel to each other in a carton.
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A pink slip (termination letter)is then placed on top of the

box. A locker is then shut with a name slip on it which reads
‘Rahul Kapoor’. A hand slides it out to reveal another slip
behind it which reads ‘Dharma Productions Presents’.

7A We see a huge office with a small figure leaving with a box. 7A

7B We see the box he is carrying has a red ‘fragile handle with 7B

care’ sticker on it under which it says - “title”. The man
carrying it walks in a long box like glass corridor. He looks
like an isolated small figure, wearing a dull shirt, tie and
his jacket hung on his arm.

8 INT. ELEVATOR - MOMENTS LATER 8

A beautiful wall papered backdrop. The mirrored elevator

doors shut and in the reflection stands RAHUL KAPOOR, a
handsome man in his mid 20’s holding a box.

RAHUL (V.O.)
That’s me. Reputed Mr.& Mrs.Kapoor
ka beta Rahul Kapoor and I’VE JUST
BEEN SACKED!!

He looks up at the elevator light, he knows this is the end.

Symbolically, he flips the light switch off.

day 1
The End

9 INT. RAHUL’S APARTMENT - BATHROOM - NIGHT 9

A LIGHT is switched on. A whole range of electric trimmers

and hygiene products are standing parallel to each other. The
mirror cabinet is shut to reveal Rahul, now clean shaven,
half dressed, staring directly into the mirror.

RAHUL (V.O.)
Jis project par main 6 maheene se
kaam kar raha tha woh ek Japaneese
company ne acquire kar liya, aur
cost cutting ke liye main aur team
ke 14 members were laid off.
--And what bad timing, mom aur dad
X-mas cum business meeting ke liye
Vegas mein the?
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He looks at the letter and folds it. We know he’s not going
to tell his parents about this, at least for now.

10 INT. APARTMENT ROOM - NIGHT 10

He steps out and shuts the bathroom door.

MR.KAPOOR (O.S.)
Yeh kya hai?

MR.KAPOOR stands next to the miniature model on his table.

MR.KAPOOR (CONT’D)
Swimming pool is taraf nahin us
taraf hona chaiye, issey tumhein
jyada parking space milega. yeh
basics hain Rhaul, tum kar kya rahe
ho?

Rahul opens his mouth to say something and then shuts it.

RAHUL (V.O.)
Pata nahin kyoun 25 saal mein bhi,
dad ke aage muhn to khulta hai par
jubaan nahin hilti.

MR.KAPOOR
Kya kaha?

Rahul nods “nothing”.

MR.KAPOOR (CONT’D)
Suna hai, tumhari company India
mein Micro housing par research kar
rahi hai.

He nods yes and then quickly glances at the carton in the

cupboard and walks up to it and shuts it well. He can’t
muster the courage to say a word. All of a sudden we hear--

MRS.KAPOOR (O.S.)
--Bulani’s ka phir phone aaya tha.
Let’s leave.

An old Western movie has just ended and it says - “THE END”.

11 PT1 INT. RAHUL’S APARTMENT - ELEVATOR - MOMENTS LATER 11 PT1

Rahul stands trapped between his parents just the way we’ve
seen before. Mrs.Kapoor a socialite, in her late forties,
hair dyed brown, is dressed in a beautiful outfit. She helps
Rahul put on his bow.
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MRS.KAPOOR
Kitna old fashion hair style hai
tumhara, new hair cut kyoun nahin
try kate.. Go to the Vidal Sasoon
salon tomorrow.. Aur thoda product
use karo.. You’ll get some texture.

MR.KAPOOR
--Tumhari maa ko bahut pata hai,
MBA kiya hai usne hair styling
mein.

MRS.KAPOOR
Kaash kiya hota to tumhara kuch kar
pati?
(beat)
..Kab se ke rahi hun, Soonawalla’s
ki tarah Hair transplant karva lo,
already 55 ke lagte ho!

MR.KAPOOR
--main 57 ka hun.

11 PT2 INT. RAHUL’S BUILDING LOBBY - NIGHT 11 PT2

They all step out of the elevator AN ELITE COUPLE in their

50’s stand their Mrs.Kapoor checks out her wardrbobe.

12 INT. LIMO - NIGHT 12

All three of them are in a chauffeur driven limo. It’s funny

how the three of them sit extremely quiet, like strangers in
an airport. Silence.

RAHUL (V.O.)
Har family ka ek tradition hota
hai, aur chalti gaadi mein chup
bethna humara family tradition tha.

They sip their respective drinks. Rahul drinks orange juice.

The car drives across the grand, beautiful casino’s lane in
Vegas.

13 INT. CAESAR’S PALACE - NIGHT 13

They all walk towards the Opera.

MR.KAPOOR
Bulani’s ne teen saal baad finally
deal mein kuch interest dikhaya
hai, So make sure you behave like a
Kapoor. You must--
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MRS.KAPOOR
--impress them baby. Kuch
intelligent, clever baatein karna,
like The World Economy, Stock
market, Obama’s finance policy..

MR.KAPOOR
--Obama ki chinta tum mujh par chod
do, tum bus unki nayi wife ko
entertaianed rakhna.

MRS. KAPOOR
Rahul baby--

MR.KAPOOR
--Adjust your bow.

They exit frame...WESTERN CLASSICAL MUSIC takes over.

14 INT. SYMPHONY HALL - NIGHT 14

BACH’S “Suite No. 4 in D major” is being performed by THE

VEGAS PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA. It’s all so elite and
claustrophobic. The Kapoors pretend to like it and Rahul can
hardly concentrate, he sneaks a glance to his left -
MR.BULANI - A Real Estate King in his 40’s. A man who clearly
made it to success early in life and there’s no doubt that if
there’s one person in the hall enjoying the symphony - it’s
HIM.. unlike his AMERICAN WIFE who sits next to him,
completely disinterested, she opens her tic tac.

14A OMITTED 14A

15 INT. CAESAR’S PALACE HOUSE - LOBBY - NIGHT 15

A CROWD of well dressed people with their cigars and

champagne mill around the lobby. It’s beautifully lit with
several graceful statues in the center. Catering waiters
serve hors d'oeuvres. We reveal our two families in the
middle of a conversation with fake broad smiles.

MR.BULANI
Rahul. Suna hai success ki seedi
chad rahe hain tum? Toh kaam kaisa
chal raha hai?

RAHUL
(self-conscious)
Theek.. Theek chal raha hai sir.

MR.BULANI
I like!! Modest.
(beat)
Bilkul daddy ke jaise, do you like
to be on tawp?
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Awkwardness. Rahul looks at Mr.Kapoor who’s embarrassed too

but quick covers up.

MR.KAPOOR
Obviously.. Ab Kapoor and sons ki
reputation isi ne hi sambhalani
hai.

MR.BULANI
Toh beta meri life ki ek philosophy
yaad rakhna - “If you like to be on
tawp, jump don’t hawp.”

Rahul still trying to process this nods awkwardly.

MR.KAPOOR
Wah kya baat hai?
(to Rahul)
Rahul ye lessons duniya ke kisi
college mein nahin mil sakte, for
this you have to work with the
best.

MRS.KAPOOR
(to Mr.Bulani)
DK.. Rahul ko ab tumhein he train
karna hai.. You have to take him
under your wing.

MR.BULANI
Of course, Come Rahul.

MRS.BULANI
Darling would you get me a drink?

Rahul awkwardly starts to walk with him. Mrs. Bulani stays

with the Kapoors. Mrs.Kapoor notices Mrs.Bulani’s shoes.

MRS.KAPOOR
(to Mrs.Bulani)
I Love your shoes - Jimmy Choos.

Mr.Bulani and Rahul walk a little away from them. Mr.Bulani

studies him for a beat.

MR.BULANI
Ladki ka problem hai?

RAHUL
Sorry sir?

MR.BULANI
Tumhari girlfriend, Jethmilani’s ki
beti yahin Vegas mein rehti hai na?

RAHUL
Anusha Sir..ahh..woh toh, last year
break up ho gaya.
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MR.BULANI
Toh, abhi tak mood kharab hai??

RAHUL
Nahin sir aisi koi baat nahin hai.

MR.BULANI
Phir tu itna sikud kyoun gaya hai.
(long beat as Rahul tries
to understand him)
Bilkul tight ho gaya hai. Aise

Mr.Bulani imitates Rahul’s stiff posture. Rahul nods his head

as if saying yes. Mr.Bulani steps out of frame and comes back
in with two shot glasses, offers one to Rahul who nods saying
no.

MR.BULANI
Dekh tujhe yoga ki zaroorat hai.

Bulani shoots down the first one and passes him the empty
glass.

MR.BULANI (CONT’D)
Kapalbhati!
(starts to breath in an
out real obnoxiously)
Body bilkul free ho jayegi. Try
kar.

A long beat. Rahul tries it but totally awkward and stiff.

The Kapoors and Mrs.Bulani watch him from far not sure what
he’s doing, Mrs.Bulani excuses herself. Bulani’s not
impressed--

MR.BULANI
Ruk..ruk.. Yoga se tera kuch nahin
hoga, you need sex! lots n lots of
it!! Ye le

Bulani takes out his wallet. Rahul’s a little awkward.

RAHUL
Nahin sir, it’s fine.

MR.BULANI
(fetches out a visiting
card from his wallet)
Dude!! - Best escort service in
Vegas. Phone laga home delivery ho
jaayegi.

Mrs.Bulani walks in.

MRS.BULANI
What home delivery honey?
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MR.BULANI
(instantly / seriously)
Pizza!

Mr.Bulani quickly puts the card in Rahul’s pocket. Stuck to

the card is another card which except “us” nobody notices.

MR.BULANI (CONT’D)
Our boy loves pizza.
(to Rahul)
Achi jagah hai, har kism ka
tawpping milta hai - italian,
russian...and the best
(pause)
No topping at all
(winks)
-- tawpless!!

Mr.Bulani chugs the second shot. Mrs.Bulani holds a cigarette

in her hand with a filter on it. Rahul feels a bit more
comfortable with her around and takes a sip. Mr.Bulani looks
up at a statue and admires it.

MR.BULANI
This is Art..Da Vinci! Gorgeous!

A beat or two and the expression on Rahul’s face changes. We

REVEAL Mrs.Bulani’s slyly got her hand on Rahul’s bum.
Rahul’s not sure what to do, weird sounds come out of his
system. Bulani looks at him.

MR.BULANI
Card diya to ye haal hai, phone
milayega toh kya hoga.

Rahul’s sweating.

RAHUL
Sir main aapki drink refill karva
deta hun.

He walks away looking for an exit. He walks faster..and

then.. suddenly runs into a waiter and..THUD.. We pan away to
see the Kapoor’s - EMBARRASSED!

16 EXT. FRANK GEHRY - MORNING 16

2
The limo comes to a halt next to the Frank Gehry building.
And on the side of the frame we see:

day
Lose Change
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17 INT. LIMO - MORNING 17

All three of them are in the limo - exactly the same way
we’ve seen them before. Rahul’s nose is bandaged and he has
an ice pack in his hand. Mrs.Kapoor sips VOSS water and
Mr.Kapoor some coffee. SILENCE.The car turns towards the
airport.

18 EXT. VEGAS AIRPORT PARKING LOT - MORNING 18

They stand in the airport parking lot. Mrs.Kapoor stands next

to Rahul, she PULLS OFF the bandage.

MRS.KAPOOR
--Poora laal ho gaya hai par Thank
God, koi nishaan nahin aaya,
plastic surgery karani padti toh?

Rahul looks at her, he wonders one last time if he should

tell her the truth.

MRS.KAPOOR
Okay.. Bye.

She looks at him for a beat and then gives him an awkward
hug, it lasts a beat too long.

MR.KAPOOR
Chartered flight nahin hai, chali
jayegi.

MRS.KAPOOR
(annoyingly smiles)
Punctuality ke liye nobel prize
hota, to tumhare dad ko do teen to
mil he jaate.

Mr.Kapoor steps in carrying some business magazines and

newspaper.

MR.KAPOOR
Rahul, serious hone ka time aa gaya
hai, Ab kaam par concentrate karna
shuru karo.
(beat)
Tum jo bhi chahte the, woh sab kuch
tumhein diya gaya hai. And I’m
still waiting for that GOLD!!
(gives him a cold pat on
the shoulder)
Have a good Christmas.

Like businessmen they shake hands, Rahul can’t gather the

courage to tell them about the job.
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MRS.KAPOOR
Oh, main to bhool he gayi baby,
Merry Christmas.

She looks at him for a beat, Rahul thinks she understands..

MRS.KAPOOR
Get a hair cut.

Mr.Kapoor starts to walk away with the trolley. Mrs.Kapoor

follows. Rahul observes his parents and realises that he
wouldn’t be able to tell them about the job. He feels lost,
hoping to find someone he could talk to. MUSIC SEEPS IN.

PBS-1:

19 *A flight is mid air, the Limo drives in foreground. Rahul 19

sits in it all alone, confused and claustrophobic completely
opposite to the Christmas atmosphere outside. He notices a
family carrying a Christmas tree. The father is carrying the
son on his shoulders.. Rahul’s never really shared this
moment.

19A 1 OMITTED 19A 1

19B *In his apartment he goes through his daily routine but this 19B
time it has lost the sense of purpose.. But he’s still caught
up in the process - irons his socks, puts his newspaper where
they are always kept and puts back the model, exactly how it
was before his dad fiddled with it.

19C OMITTED 19C

19D *While putting his shirt for laundry Rahul finds the Escort 19D
service card Bulani had given him, it reads “Boobs-a-Licious”
Escort Agency. Stuck to it is another card which reads “Dr.
Ragani Shroff - Psychologist ”.

19E *Rahul over the phone. He has a list of prospective employers 19E
stuck on his desk. He crosses “Abrams and Abrams” off the
list. We notice several others are also crossed off.. except
one which is “Yamamoto and Sons - 26th December”.

19F *He sits on the sofa contemplating. 19F

20 EXT. VEGAS STREETS - DAY 20

Rahul drives his car all tensed, he swerves right and his car
wipes the frame to REVEAL, a cute girl with coloured hair,
riding her RAZOR SCOOTER. She wears a quirky helmet and big
silver headphones. This is RIANA BRAGANZA. She looks visibly
upset. She too exits. MUSIC FADES OUT as if it was playing
off her headphones.

PBS-1 ENDS
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21 EXT. 7/11 STORE - DAY 21

Outside a gas station 7/11, Santa Claus rings a bell as he

collects for the Salvation Army. Riana’s Razor scooter is
parked next to the gate. Rahul walks in.

22 INT. 7/11 STORE - DAY 22

Rahul is browsing some shelves for his particular kind of

Granola Bar as he over hears someone from the other side of
the shelf talk over the phone in hindi.

RIANA
Sam ek number ka gadha hai mom!
He’s an Asshole.

Curious, Rahul takes a peek notices her.

RIANA (CONT’D)
--Main drama kar rahi hun??
(beat)
Mom he cheated on me!!
(beat)
Aur, ab humesha ki tarah apne dost
mere peeche jasoos bana kar
ghoomayega!! Just to see how
miserable I am!
(beat)
I’m so over him, aur agar galti se
bhi mujhe woh ya uske dost dikhe na
toh I’m telling you, I’m gonna kill
them--

She realises he’s looking at her.

RIANA (CONT’D)
(beat)
Nahin main steff se baad mein--
(beat as someone else
comes on the phone)
What’s up sis?
(hears her)
Steff mere paas pregnancy jeans ke
paise nahin hai..ab chahe tumhari
ass ka size africa jitna ho ya
antartica jitna, I can’t help it..
Mom ko phone de.

RIANA (CONT’D)
Mom, I’ve decided, I’m going to see
a psychologist
(beat)

A giant blue slurpee and a couple of chocolates are on the

counter. Taira’s still on the phone, she picks up the slurpee
and simultaneously pays the CASHIER, one coin at a time. The
cashier is getting impatient.
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Right behind her stands Rahul munching on a granola bar.

Every few seconds a new customer enters the store, activating
the ENTRY BEEP.

Rahul joins the queue behind her.

RIANA
-- No, I’m not being a drama
queen!! Saat interview de chuki hun
aur ek call wapis nahin aaya.. I’m
feeling low, I need to feel
normal. I need help!

CASHIER
(imapatiently)
--And I need Fifty cents change
ma'am...

RIANA
Nahi mom, main homesick nahi feel
kar rahi.
(beat and snap)
I am not PMSing !!! I wish I could
talk to dad, woh ship se kab wapas
aa rahein hain?

Rahul offers the cashier the 50 cent change.

RAHUL
....Here.

She stops talking, looks at him and smiles.

RIANA
Good.. See you all on new years.
Okay bye-
(keeps the phone away from
her ear)
Haan haan ... ciggerettes aur
maternity jeans! I’ll try!!
(she cuts the call / to
herself)
Yahan rent bharne ke paise nahin
hai aur inhen maternity jeans aur
cigarettes chaiye.
(to Rahul)
Thanks.

RAHUL
It’s alright.

RIANA
(just to get a reaction)
Aur 500 dollars milenge?

RAHUL
Sorry?
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RIANA
Never mind
(starts to leave, turns
around)
I owe you one!!

Rahul looks at her as she exits the store.

22A EXT. VEGAS STREETS - HOTEL M - DAY 22A

Rahul’s car drives away in the distance.

23 EXT. PSYCHOLOGIST BUILDING PARKING - DAY 23

Rahul steps into the psychologist building.

24 INT. LOBBY - PSYCHOLOGIST’S BUILDING. 24

Just as the elevator door is about to shut a hand stops the

door from closing and in walks Rahul. He notices Riana
standing already in the elevator, her lips and tongue are
stained blue because of the slurpee.

RIANA
Change wapas lene aaye ho?

RAHUL
Nahin.. I’m just...going up.

The lift door shuts. Very SOFT MUSIC leaks through Riana’s
headphones. She presses the 10th floor button labelled ‘Dr.
Shroffs’ Clinic’. He doesn’t press any button.

RIANA
Tum bhi
(does the lose screw
action)

RAHUL
Sorry?

RIANA
Psychologist ke paas ja rahe ho?

RAHUL
(embarrassed to admit)
Nahin.

RIANA
Kaun sa floor?

RAHUL
Thirteenth.

Riana looks at the button panel.

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RIANA
(suspects him)
Are you sure, is building mein 13th
floor nahin hai?

Embarrassed, he presses the 14th floor button and avoids eye

contact. Both of them stand quietly for a few beats, then the
lift door opens. Riana steps out and looks back, Rahul gives
a half smile and presses the close door button. The door
shuts.

25 INT. PSYCHOLOGISTS OFFICE - DAY 25

Riana walks up to the reception desk. The RECEPTIONIST is an

African-American, stern looking woman. She’s decorating small
X-mas trees on her desk.

RECEPTIONIST
Good Morning!

RIANA
Hi, I have an appointment.

RECEPTIONIST
(checks her register)
Ms. Riana Braganza.

RIANA
Yup.

RECEPTIONIST
Mr.Rooshad, Second door to the
left.

Riana heads towards the door and then takes a step back.

RIANA
Sorry, just wanted to check if you
charge by the hour or per session.

RECEPTIONIST
60 dollars for half an hour.

RIANA
Is he that cute?

26 INT. ELEVATOR - DAY 26

Rahul presses the 10th floor button.

27 INT. PSYCHOLOGIST ROOSHAD’S ROOM -DAY 27

DR. ROOSHAD SHROFF is in the middle of his session with

Riana. He holds a yellow pad and a pencil, tries to study
her.
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ROOSHAD SHROFF
How can I help you?

RIANA
Job nahin hai, Savings almost
khatam ho gayin hai aur main apne
two timing ex boyfriend ka khoon
karne wali hun, that’s me, Riana
Braganza.

She smiles, he smiles back awkwardly and scribbles down her

name.

28 INT. PSYCHOLOGIST RAGANI’S ROOM - DAY 28

Similar room as above. Rahul, a little uncomfortable, sits

opposite DR.RAGANI SHROFF, a sophisticated lady in her 40’s.

RAHUL
Rahul Kapoor-
(this hurts)
--aur parson raat ko I lost my job.

DR.RAGANI SHROFF
How old are you Rahul?

RAHUL
25--

We intercut between the two rooms:

RIANA
26.. actually teen din mein 27 ki
ho jaungi.

DR. ROOSHAD SHROFF

Apne baare mein thoda aur batao--

CUT TO:

RAHUL
(thinks)
Ahh..Thoda akela feel karta hun.

CUT TO:

RIANA
Akele rehna chahti hun. Jab se
pandhrah saal ki thi tab se, ek
relationship se nikli nahin ki
doosre mein kood gayi. But this
time, main sirf apne saath
relationship mein rehna chahti
hun..

CUT TO:
 19.

RAHUL
Ab apne saath to relationship mein
nahin reh sakta, I think I’ll have
to wait... you know, for the right
one!

CUT TO:

RIANA
6 Mr.Right ko date kar chuki hun
par aaj nahin toh kal sab Mr.Wrong
ban jaate hain. It’s.. It’s
(searches for a word)
--irritating!

ROOSHAD SHROFF
What else irritates you?

CUT TO:

RAGANI SHROFF
What irritates you?

RAHUL
(thinks)
Irritation..Uhh.. Ek baar kisi ne
galti se meri white shirt par soya
sauce gira diya tha, abhi bhi jab
main uske baare mein sochta hun toh
mujhe gussa aata hai. I like things
clean.

CUT TO:

RIANA
Woh log jo sab kuch saaf suthra
chahte hain.. but what about dirty
minds. I hate it, jab log choti
choti cheezon ke baare mein anal
hote hain...you know, jaise ki--

CUT TO:

RAHUL
--Main bina iron kiye socks aur
underwear nahin pehn sakta..

CUT TO:

ROOSHAD SHROFF
--Really, And your sex life?

CUT TO:
 20.

RAHUL
(little embarrassed)
Uhh..Next question please.

CUT TO:

ROOSHAD SHROFF
Apne bachpan ke baare mein kuch
batao?

RIANA
Normal tha - family get togethers,
dance classes, movies, parties,
outings--

CUT TO:

RAHUL
--school, tuitions, art classes,
golf classes, piano classes--

CUT TO:

RIANA
Dance class ke alaava, sab classes
bunk ki maine. I blame my dad.
Thoda bahut discipline rehta agar
unhone mujhe punish kiya hota-

CUT TO:

RAHUL
Agar din mein teen baar brush nahin
kiya toh punishment. That’s why I
have good teeth.
(he opens his mouth a bit)

CUT TO:

ROOSHAD SHROFF
Well, it’s been a good session.
We’ve clearly done some progress.

CUT TO:

RAGANI SHROFF
Bas tumhein do ya teen aur sessions
ki zaroorat hai.

CUT TO:

ROOSHAD SHROFF
In your spare time, why don’t you
read our book?

RAGANI SHROFF
--Our book.
 21.

They both hold the same book - “De-Stress in 6 Days” by The

Shroff’s.

RIANA
--Uhh??
(checks the clock)
-- I think main much better feel
kar rahi hun.

RAHUL
Thanks so much.

29 INT. PSYCHOLOGIST OFFICE - DAY 29

Rahul has just finished paying and notices Riana stepping out
of the room. Embarrassed that he lied earlier, he quickly
heads towards the elevator. Riana walks up to the
receptionist.

RIANA
There’s still 3 more minutes, do I
get some discount?

RECEPTIONIST
Have some mint, they’re free?

Riana smiles and pays the money, she looks up a sees Rahul’s
reflection in a mirror, he stands next to the elevator. She
walks right up to him and grabs the file and WHACKS it on the
side of his face. Rahul’s completely shocked and so is the
Receptionist. He quickly presses the elevator button.

RAHUL
Psycho ho?

RIANA
Naam kya hai tumhara?

RAHUL
Rahul--

RIANA
Driving license dikhao.

RAHUL
Kya?

RIANA
(WHACKS him again)
Kab se peecha kar rahe ho

RAHUL
--Kya

She whacks him again.

 22.

RIANA
Sam kiddhar hai?

RAHUL
Kaun?

RIANA
--That’s cute.
(whacks him)

RAHUL
Pagal to nahin ho, baat baat par
mar rahi ho?

RIANA
Abhi file se mar rahi hoon lekin
phir jasoosi karne ki koshis ki toh
jootae se maroongi

RAHUL
Dekho tum.. Ahh.. Woh..ye.

He can’t really come up with words..

RIANA
(imitates him)
Ahh..woh..ahh.. Pehle bolna seekho

The elevator door opens, Rahul enters and then Riana steps
in, scared he quickly step out.

RIANA
Aur Sam ko bolna galti se bhi mere
saamne nahin aaye warna main usse
aur tumhien dono ko bahut maroongi

The elevator door shuts. Rahul has no clue what just

happened. He realises the file’s gone. The receptionist looks
at him with sympathy.

RECEPTIONIST
She definitely needs more sessions!
(Rahul doesn’t react)
Merry x-mas!

30 OMITTED 30

31 EXT. / INT. DOLLAR PIZZA STORE - DAY 31

A cheap pizza place is in the middle of a packed day..Riana

walks in orders the cheapest slice and sits on a tall chair
next to the window and flips through the file. The expression
on her face changes from curiosity to embarrassment. Her
tongue pops out!! The CASHIER looks at her
 23.

CASHIER
One seventy five!

CUT TO:

Riana’s pacing up and down the store as she speaks over the
phone. The SOUND of TRAFFIC seems to drown her voice. She
walks out of the store. We INTERCUT the conversation:

RIANA
I am SOO sorry..ek badi
misunderstanding ho gayi..

Rahul has the phone to his ear and is amazed at how things
are just not working for him.

RIANA (CONT’D)(O.C)
..Mujhe apna address de do main
file drop kar deti hun--

RAHUL
(tired of her )
--Nahin please.

RIANA
To phir--

RAHUL
(beat)
Ahh.. Town square mere ghar ke paas
hain wahin milte hain.

RIANA
Six thirty?

RAHUL
Sure!

32 PT1 OMITTED 32 PT1

32 PT2 EXT. TOWN SQUARE - SANTA’S HOUSE - LATE EVENING 32 PT2

He waits in the Tropicana drive way in front of the statue of

liberty, the roller coaster ride goes on in the background. A
PIMP offers Rahul an escort agency card, Rahul looks the
other way. Riana arrives on her razor scooter and parks it
next to him.

RIANA
Hi..I’m so so sorry..really I--

RAHUL
No that’s fine--
 24.

RIANA
--I really didn’t mean it, woh
mujhe laga ki aap mere ex-boyfriend
ke dost hain aur...Bahut lambi
kahani hai. Sorry--I’m Riana.

She puts her hand forward. He takes a pause before he puts

his hand forward.

RAHUL
Rahul Kapoor. Driving license
dikhaun?

RIANA
I’m sorry, I really am. Merry X-
mas!

RAHUL
Same to you.

They hold hands for a beat longer. She’s forgotten about the
file.

RAHUL
Woh--?

RIANA
Oh. Haan, file. Sure.
(opens her bag)
Sorry maine aapko Christmas par
disturb kiya. So big plans for
tonight?

RAHUL
Ah... bus ghar pe--

RIANA
--What fun! Family dinner?

RAHUL
Nahin..Main akela rehta hun.

She hands him the file.

RIANA
(smiles)
Ouch! I know exactly how that
feels.

A long beat. She just looks at him, thinking. Rahul finds it

awkward.

RAHUL
File ke liye, Thank you.

He starts to walk away.

 25.

RIANA
Uhh..Rahul.
(he turns back)
Main soch rahi thi .. Aaj christmas
eve hai..aur hum..saath mein.
(straight forward)
--Do you wanna grab a drink?

RAHUL
Uhh..?

RIANA
Yahin paas mein jaa sakte hain..
for a drink?

RAHUL
No, Thanks.

RIANA
Listen, I’ll be honest, Mera abhi
abhi breakup hua hai aur X-mas eve
par akele rehna bahut depressing ho
jayega. Aur tum bhi akele ho toh--?
(beat)
I’m good company, really.

RAHUL TAIRA
Nahin, main ghar par hi-- Yahin pass mein hai, Let me
buy you a drink.

RAHUL TAIRA
Uh-- I--well--aisa hai--ki-- --I insist. Waise bhi maine
bahut bewkoofi ki hai.

Rahul gives in and starts to follow her. We see two small

figures waving through the traffic.

RAHUL
Main rarely drink karta hun.

RIANA
Dood piyoge?
(looks for a reaction)
Sorry bad joke.
(starts to ride)
Hop a ride.

RAHUL
(little scared of the tiny
scooter)
No I’ll take a walk.

They walk away in the distance leaving us on the visual of

the Statue of liberty with a roller coaster - WELCOME TO
VEGAS!!
 26.

33 INT. SHADY NIGHT CLUB - NIGHT 33

A dingy club with a PUNK ROCK BAND PERFORMANCE. Three punkers

- a girl with pink hair, a girl with a spiked mohawk, and a
guy with Stevie Wonder braids and sunglasses, watch and bop
their heads to the sounds of a sleazy-looking rock band.
Rahul and Riana stand in a corner, crowded in with people.
The club is noisy, smoky, and thick with people. Rahul’s the
only one dressed inappropriately. He feels totally out of
place wishing he had never come, he checks his watch. Riana
finds lose change in her wallet to return him.

RIANA
(loudly to be heard over
music)
Here, is se pehle main bhool jaoun,
ye tumhare--

She puts the 50 cents in his pocket. Rahul finds it awkward

but takes it.

RAHUL
(loudly, to be heard over
the music)
Ye cheekhna kab band karenge?

RIANA
(equally loud)
I know they suck! Magar 3 dollar ki
beer aur free pop corn sirf yahin
milte hain!!

She offers him some, they look staled. He looks back at the
Band which continues to scream.

RIANA
--Ek aur acchi baat yeh hai ki tum
yahan kuch bhi cheekh sakte ho,
kisi ko kuch farak nahin padta.

She hands him the bottle and stands up to demonstrate..

throws her arms in the air and yells.

RIANA (CONT’D)
YOU ALL SUCKK!! Cheekna band karo
gadhoonn!! Play something elseee!
Stoppp!!

Two punk teenagers look at her and just bop their head and
the band continues to go crazy as ever. She sits back down as
if nothing happened. Rahul’s not sure if he’s in the right
place, he’s never seen anyone so crazy. Rahul curses himself
for agreeing.

CUT TO:
 27.

LATER - A BEER TAP FILLS TWO MORE GLASSES. A DIFFERENT BAND

ON STAGE. Taira’s already had two beer while Rahul’s on the
first one.

RIANA (CONT’D)
Toh tum karte kya ho?

Rahul pauses for a beat, wondering if he’s still

‘technically’ an architect?

RAHUL
Architect hun.

RIANA
Oh Nice! Woh mera back up career
option tha!

A beat.

RAHUL
Interior designer ho--

RIANA
Nahin. Hairstylist!
(Rahul does a spit take)
Vegas mein sab bade shows mein
stylists ki zaroorat hoti hai.
Freelancer hun.
(beat)
What a coincidence, hum dono he
creative field se hain aur
unemployed bhi.

Rahul’s a bit surprised, he look at her, keeps nodding his

head..

RAHUL
Tumne meri file--??

RIANA
--Haan, ICSE ka exam thodi hai, tum
meri pad lena.

Rahul’s not amused.

RAHUL
(signals for the bill)
I think, main chalta hun.

RIANA
--Kya hua...

RAHUL
(he gets up)
Der ho rahi hai

RIANA
Saade naun baje hain!
 28.

RAHUL
Paune dus.

A beat she smiles at him.

RIANA
--Tum itne
(snores loudly)
kyoun ho?

A beat as Rahul tries to understand that sound.

RAHUL
Main
(takes a moment and then
does a mini snore)
--Nahin hun.

RIANA
Phir se karo.

He does it again. She’s never seen anyone like this, now for
some reasons she wants to know him more..

RIANA
Wow. Tumne last time kab party ki
thi?

RAHUL
(tries to keep up with her
wit)
Kal--

RIANA
--Kis ke saath?

RAHUL
Mom dad ke saath.

RIANA
Jiggy wiggy with mummy and daddy!
Loosen up! You are such a tight-
ass!!

She imitates him by standing stiff and drinks like him. Rahul
just looks at her, unsure of how to respond. The WAITER
reaches their table with a bill.

RAHUL
(looking at Riana)
I’m not a tight-ass!

MUSIC SEEPS IN.

34 PBS - 2 - ‘Title Track’ - It’s fun to be this drunk! 34

 29.

35 EXT. CHAPEL - NIGHT 35

MUSIC FADES OUT. PBS-2 ENDS. They walk next to a tall

beautiful looking Chapel with an Elvis cut out.

RAHUL
Mujhe dekho main tumhein tight
lagta hun?

RIANA
Tumhara pata nahin magar main to
poori tight hun.

RAHUL
(shakes like bulani)
I’m lose. No?? See.

A DRUNK COUPLE steps out of the chapel. The drunk man spots
them and walks up to them.

DRUNK MAN
Hey, Could you guys please help us--

RAHUL
--Could you help me first, Do you
think I’m uptight, boring and
(makes the snoring sound)

RIANA
Shut up.
(to the drunk man)
Yes, today’s X-mas and we would
love to help you.

DRUNK MAN
That lady back there, I just met
her 5 hours ago, we want to get
married.. if you don’t mind could
you just come in and be our eye
witness?

RAHUL
Magar mujhe kuch dikh nahin raha
hai.

RIANA
(overlaps)
Yes, We’d love to witness your
eyes. C’mon
(drags rahul)
Chalo.

The Drunk Lady is actually a homeless person, she holds a

placard that says “will do anything for money and food” a
small DOG stands next to her.

RAHUL
Nahin, mujhe ghar jana hai.
 30.

RIANA
Ye bhi ghar hai, bhagvaan ka ghar.
(points to the drunk man’s
hip flask)
Can I please have some of your--

He passes her the drink, she sips and then gives it to Rahul.

RIANA
Thodi pee le, aankh khul jaayegi.

They all enter the chapel the dog is left outside. It barks
trying to get in. Slowly their voices fade away.

35A MOMENTS LATER 35A

RAHUL (V.O.)
Vegas bhi ajeeb si jagah hai, yahan
kisi bhi samay, kisi bhi haalat
mein, jis se chahe shaadi karna
allowed hai!
(beat)
Aur yahan aksar bevde log pee pakar
shaadi kar lete hain.
(clears his throat)
Bilkul humari tarah!!

BANG - the door opens again - The four of them come out,
Rahul taking support on Riana’s shoulder. One shoe missing
and a just married balloon tied to his pant loop. Riana’s
barefoot, holding the bouquet. The drunk couple thank them,

3
Rahul and Riana both take a second then suddenly turn away
and run off screen and only the PUKING SOUND can be heard.
The clock on the Chapel strikes 00:00 And on the visual of
the beautiful chapel with an Elvis cut out shaking his legs
appears:
day
Santa Gave Me a Gift

FADE IN:

36 INT. RAHUL’S APARTMENT - BEDROOM - MORNING 36

The Morning after. “Just Married Balloon is floating in the
air, still tied to Rahul’s pant loop. The suns flares in
through the window. Rahul’s feet are hanging outside his
blanket, both shoes still on, next to his feet are Riana’s
feet with only ONE shoe on. He takes a moment to figure
things out and then slowly he notices the balloon floating
above him. He pulls it down to read “Just Married”.
 31.

36A INT. RAHUL’S APARTMENT - LOBBY - MORNING 36A

The elevator doors open and out comes Rahul holding the just
married balloon. He SCREAMS loudly like a mad man, as passer
byes look at him, a dog BARKS in the background.

37 OMITTED 37

38 OMITTED 38

39 INT. AMERICAN DINER - DAY 39

Water is poured into a glass. Rahul sits in a standard

breakfast cafe with his head in his hands. A jukebox PLAYS on
the side.

RAHUL
Dekho ro mat please, sab dekh
rahein hai. Hum ye shaadi annul kar
sakte hai. Britney Spears ne bhi ki
thi.

He’s preparing his speech. The WAITERS and GUESTS look at

him.

RAHUL (CONT’D)
Nahin Nahin..Annulment aur divorce
mein bahut farak hai. Annulment
matlab humari shaadi galti se ho
gayi aur hum use legally cancel kar
sakte hain. Jaise ki kabhi kuch hua
he nahin..

He gulps down the glass of water... It’s the third glass on

the table.

RAHUL
(to the waiter)
Water please!

Riana walks in, she’s hungover and wears Rahul’s oversized

chappals. She holds the marriage certificate in one hand and
the note in the other. She walks up to him.

40 OMITTED 40

41 INT. AMERICAN DINER - DAY 41

He’s re-arranging everything on the table so every article is

parallel to the next.
 32.

RIANA
(casually)
Ise annul karana padega!

Rahul looks at her stunned. She sits down calmly.

RIANA
Daro mat, annulment aur divorce
mein bahut farak hai. Brtney spears
ne bhi ki--

RAHUL
--Pata hai mujhe.

RIANA
Good.
(to the waitress)
Number 3 with a blueberry shake
please.

CUT TO:

Rahul eats his regular breakfast while she’s busy finishing

her pancake and sipping her blueberry shake.

RIANA
To kal to--
(getting talli action)
Jyaada hi josh mein aa gaye the.

RAHUL
Main? Tumhara matlab hum?

RIANA
Main to humesha hi josh mein hoti
hun, par tum toh...
(beat)
..Josh ke chakkar mein pata nahin
scooter kahan chod diya, ab police
report karani padegi.
(takes another bite)
Chaar din mein ho sakta hai?

RAHUL
Kya?

RIANA
Baccha!
(notices Rahul’s reaction)
Annulment aur kya!

RAHUL
Kyoun, chaar din mein doosri shaadi
hai?

RIANA
Nahin, mujhe new years ke liye
India jaana hai.
 33.

Rahul can’t believe her priorities.

RAHUL
(does the weighing action
with his hands)
Apni family ke saath new years
party, ya kisi stranger ke saath
jindagi bhar shaadishuda rehna.
Priortize!!

RIANA
(re:marriage certificate)
Ek suggestion dun.. Ise faad dein
toh?? It’ll be our secret.

RAHUL
Ghar ghar khel rahein hain?
(beat)
Legal shaadi hai aur main ise
leagally annul karna chahta hun.
Chalein?

An OLD WAITRESS walks up to them with two different bills.

Riana being Riana can’t let go off a situation like this:

RIANA
(with a smile)
My husband will take care of it.

The Waitress knows the whole story by now, she smiles, she’s
seen many such cases before.. Hundreds of them!!

WAITRESS
More Water?

Pissed off, Rahul hands out his debt card. The Waitress
smiles.

42 EXT. AMERICAN DINER - DAY 42

As they walk out Rahul looks at Riana wearing his chappals

and the outfit from the night before with a take away milk
shake in her hand. She squints because of the bright sun as
they walk towards the car.

RIANA
(feeling hungover /
touches her forehead)
Ouch... yeh hangover..Tum theek
feel kar rahe ho?

RAHUL
(cursing his bad luck)
Shaayad raat tak zinda rahoonga!

They both put on their shades and get into the car.
 34.

43 EXT. CAR (BOULDER CITY) - DAY 43

The car looks small against the vast landscape of Vegas.

44 INT. CAR (BOULDER CITY) - DAY 44

Riana is sipping on the last bit of the shake making an

annoying sound. Rahul doesn’t like it.

RIANA
(genuinely)
I’m sorry.

Rahul thinks she’s realized but she blows into her shake.

RIANA (CONT’D)
Mujhe kal tumhein force nahin karna
chaiye tha. Kabhi Kabhi bahut
stupidly behave karti hun.
(does it again)
I wish jab main koi galti karun toh
koi mujhe usi waqt tok de.

She’s about to blow in it again--

RAHUL
Milk shake mein Bud bud karna band
karo bahut irritating hai.

RIANA
(stops)
Exactly. Thanks.

Some silent beats as they drive. Suddenly she feels something

in her mouth, realizes it’s a cherry seed and spits it out.
It sticks to the shut window glass.

RIANA (CONT’D)
Oops!! Window upar karne se pehle
batana tha na!

RAHUL
Acha, ab ye bhi meri galti hai!

RIANA
Window to toh tumne hi upar ki thi
na?

RAHUL (CONT’D)
Tumhari problem kya hai? Humesha
aisa kyun feel karati ho ki galti
meri hai.
(hands her the tissue box)
Saaf karo ise.
(pause)
Stupidly behave karne ke alava
hazaar aur problems hain tumhein.
(MORE)
 35.

RAHUL (CONT’D)
Mujhse nahi, psychologist se shaadi
karni thi, you need help.

A beat as she ponders.

RIANA
I need help?? Apne aap ko dekha hai
- Aunty ki tarah gaadi chalate ho,
mummy ki tarah khana khaate ho -
you’re gay - frock khareed lo apne
liye, paise main de doongi. Take a
right please.

He takes a sharp right turn.

RAHUL
-Oh ho - Mrs. Laxmi Mittal!! Kal
raat se paise tum hi to de rahi ho--
7/11 ke 50 cents, raat ka alcohol
bill, abhi breakfast ka bill
(sarcastically)
--frock khareedogi??

RIANA
--Gaadi roko. Roko. Stop the car
now!

RAHUL
Throw a tantrum now, go on, Aur
kuch nahin mila toh tantrum he
sahi.

RIANA
I’m not throwing a tantrum, mera
ghar aa gaya hai.

The car comes to a SCREECHING halt. She gets out of the car
and bends down to speak to him.

RIANA
Next time paise pukka lauta doongi,
and by the way, 50 cents main
tumhein wapas de chuki hun, tumhari
memory thodi weak hai.

RAHUL
Correct, tumhari jubaan jitni tezz
nahin hai.

RIANA
(sarcastically)
Thanks for the compliment, was nice
knowing you. Bus bata dena ki
annulment papers kab aur kahan sign
karne hain.

She smiles and then SHUTS the door just a little harder.
 36.

RAHUL
Trust me I can’t wait.

He reverses the car. Riana raises her hand and shows him the
finger. MUSIC SEEPS IN

MONTAGE:

45 *Riana’S HOUSE - Riana walks up to her house but there’s a 45

huge gaffer tape on the lock. Her nightmare has come true.
She looks up, her LANDLADY, a short Jewish woman, stands in
the balcony above with her HUSBAND who smokes a pipe.She
walks closer to them.

RIANA
Hey guys c’mon!!

LANDLADY
No rent, No house!!

RIANA
(pleadingly)
Please!!

CAR WIPE:

45A OMITTED 45A

45B OMITTED 45B

45B 1 *BOULDER CITY - She stands in front of a mural wall. (DAY) 45B 1

RIANA
Mom, Please daantna mat, I need
help!

CAR WIPE:

45C *ATM - Riana stand outside an ATM (DAY) 45C

RIANA
Aap kab tak money transfer kar
sakte ho.. Kal tak? Dad se contact
hua?

CAR WIPE:

45D *PAWN STORE - she stands outside the store. (EVE) 45D

RIANA
Pawn shop per jo bhi girvi rakh
sakti thi rakh diya, par abhi bhi
400 dollars kum hai.

45E *HOTEL - Riana stands outside a cheap motel. (LATE EVE) 45E
 37.

RIANA
Christmas ke wajah se sab budget
hotels booked hain. Don’t cry maa!!

CAR WIPE:

45F PT1 *GRAND HOTEL - A small figure stands silhouetted against a 45F PT1
huge structure. (NIGHT)

RIANA
Maa don’t worry.. Mujhe rehne ke
liye ek jagah mil gayi hai..

CAR WIPE:

45F PT2 She walks in, across the lobby area, a FEMALE STAFF MEMBER 45F PT2
tries to help her.(NIGHT)

STAFF MEMBER
Can I help you?

45G 1 INTERCUT - RAHUL’S APARTMENT LOBBY- NIGHT 45G 1

SECURITY GUY 1
Excuse me sir!

Rahul turns around to look at him.

SECURITY GUY 1
Could you help us with this, we
found it in the parking this
morning.

He points out the Razor scooter. Rahul curses himself for

having ever met Riana.

45F PT3 *GRAND HOTEL - RESTROOM - All her luggage cramped around her45F PT3
in a restroom cubicle. She sits on the toilet seat. Her phone
rings. The conversation is INTERCUT between the two.

RAHUL
Tumhara scooter aur ek joota
security guard ko lobby mein mila.

RIANA
Thank god!!

RAHUL
Please use kal subaha aake le jao
aur aaogi toh lawyer se appointment
ke liye kuch papers bhi sign kar
jana.

RIANA
Perfect!!
 38.

45G 2 EXT. RAHUL’S APARTMENT BUILDING - NIGHT 45G 2

Establishing shot.

45H INT. RAHUL’S APARTMENT - CORRDIOR - NIGHT 45H

Riana walks down a long corridor and stops outside the

apartment. She rings the bell. Waits for a long time but
nobody answers, she turns around, just then--

46 INT. RAHUL’S APARTMENT - CORRIDOR - NIGHT 46

Rahul opens the door with the safety chain on, looks at
Riana, unsure of what’s going on. Still rather groggy, they
chat through the chained door.

RIANA
Hi. Mere paas tumhare liye ek
business proposition hai?

RAHUL
Subaha ke teen baje?

47 INT. RAHUL’S APARTMENT - LIVING ROOM - NIGHT 47

Rahul looks completely zapped. Riana stands next to the razor

scooter, demonstrating it’s advantages to Rahul.

RIANA
(salesperson like)
It’s light weight, heavy duty.
Great mileage, Eco friendly, only
for $399.

RAHUL
Nahin chaiye mujhe tumhara scooter.
Ab please time mat waste karo, aur
kuch aur socho.

RIANA
Kya sochun? Dad ship pe kaam karte
hain, kahin mid sea hain. Mom ko
wire transfer karne main kam se kam
12 ghante lageinge..Sasta hotel
khali nahin hai, jo kuch pawn shop
par de sakti thi de diya. Ab kya
aasman se paise tapkaun.

RAHUL
--Return ticket prepone kar lo?

RIANA
(sighs)
Mera kal job interview hai--
(gives up)
(MORE)
 39.

RIANA (cont'd)
Let it be, meri problem hai main
khud sambhal lungi
(starts to walk out)
raste pe reh loongi, bheekh mang
loongi..
(getting carried away)
Push come to shove, apne aap ko
(stops)
Madat ke liye Thank you.

She steps out and is about to shut the door.

RAHUL
Suno..
(she turns around)
..Aaj raat ke liye tum yahan reh
jao, kal shaam jab tumhare pasie
transfer aa jayein toh--

RIANA
--Are you sure?

Rahul still unsure but nods yes. He walks upto the futon and
pulls it out.

RIANA
Please don’t be silly... tum
bedroom mein so jao.

RAHUL
(matter-of-fact)
Yeh tumhare liye hai.

Riana feels embarrassed sits quietly on the couch.

48 EXT. RAHUL’S APARTMENT - MORNING 48

Nice graphic frame of the apartment building:

day 4
The Interview
 40.

48A INT. RAHUL’S APARTMENT - BATHROOM - MORNING 48A

Riana turns the shower knob to the side showers, steps out,
wipes the foggy cabinet mirror and exits. Rahul enters the
washroom and turns on the shower but instead of the head
shower it sprays from the side. He doesn’t like surprises,
gets irritated.

49 INT. RAHUL’S APARTMENT - DINING - MORNING 49

Rahul fills a glass of water and sits at the kitchen counter

for breakfast. Riana sits opposite him eating some bananas
and cereal. She is about to put the banana peel down on the
table..

RAHUL
Don’t!

RIANA
Exactly! Thanks!

She gets up and goes over to the bin to throw it.

RIANA
Tumhara interview kitne baje hai?

RAHUL
Bas abhi. If you don’t mind, kya
tum apne interview ke baad ye
annulment papers city hall par drop
kar sakti ho? Main shaayad late ho
jaun.

RIANA
Uhh..Sure.. bus mujhe woh pawn shop
jaana tha.

She throws the banana peel in the bin.

RAHUL
(places the documents on
the table)
Main city hall se tumhein pick kar
sakta hun, phir pawn shop se
tumhara saaman bhi wapas le sakte
hain.

RIANA
Sounds good.. By the way, kal raat
mujhe couch par ye visiting card
mila.
(reads it)
Boobs - a - Licious Escort Agency.
Satisfaction Guaranteed.

Rahul is expressionless, he’s bad with covering up.. He opens

his mouth and shuts it again..
 41.

RAHUL
Main free ho kar phone karta hun.
(takes his briefcase and
phone)
Got to rush.

He starts to walk away.

RIANA
Interview ke liye good luck.

RAHUL
(almost trips and falls)
You too.

She does the fingers crossed action. All embarrassed, he

leaves.

50 EXT. WORLD MARKET CENTRE - DAY 50

Big and small cars drive in and out, there’s a lot of hustle
bustle and everyone is dressed in formal work clothes. Rahul
walks into a huge building looking small and vulnerable.

51 INT. WORLD MARKET CENTRE - RECEPTION - DAY 51

A huge reception. Phones RINGING. A few Japanese men are in

the midst of a discussion. Rahul sits in the waiting area in
a suit, alone. Dry throat, he holds onto his briefcase to
steady himself. A middle aged JAPANESE ASSISTANT steps out
and calls him in. He clears his throat.

52 INT. YAMAMOTO OFFICE - DAY 52

Two silver name plate on a huge table, which reads

MR.YAMAMOTO & MR.MIYAZAKI. Rahul sits considerably away
looking small and isolated. MR.YAMAMOTO & MR.MIYAZAKI look at
the resume, talk to each other for a bit and the look at the
Translator.

MR.YAMAMOTO
Mistel Lahul Kapul?

RAHUL
Uh.. Rahul Kapoor

Yamammoto looks at the translator.

TRANSLATOR
Light, Laahul Kapool.

Rahul knows there’s no point in explaining it, just smiles.

The two bosses get busy discussing the resume in Japanese.
 42.

They speak for a while and then Mr.Yamammoto gets up and

walks towards Rahul. He delivers a slightly longer speech and
shakes hands with Rahul with great enthusiasm..

MR.YAMAMOTO
(heavy Japanese accent)
LONG JAPANESE DIALOGUE and then
Arrigato Mistel Lahul.!!

Rahul thinks he’s got the job. The boss looks at the
translator, who translates but it is only a short sentence
now.

TRANSLATOR
He says thank you but not possible.
Sorry.

Rahul wonders what she's leaving out, or if that's the way it

works from Japanese to English.

RAHUL
Didn’t he say something more?

The Translator translates this to the Japanese Boss again as

a slightly long sentence to which The Boss replies back.

TRANSLATOR
(to Rahul)
And he says good luck.

Rahul looks at the translator - confused and shattered at the

same time.

53 I/E. CAR - LAWYER’S BUILDING - DAY 53

We stay with Rahul for a few moments and then from inside the
car, we see Riana standing on the curb outside the Lawyer’s
building. Rahul pulls over next to her. There’s a smile on
her face that tells us that her interview has gone well. She
hops in. The Drunk Couple who they helped get married walks
into the building.

54 INT. CAR - MOMENTS LATER 54

Rahul has just told Riana about the interview. Riana feels
bad for him.

RIANA
..I’m really sorry about your
interview.

RAHUL
(dejected)
Don’t be, Tumhari kya galti hai.
Tumhara interview kaisa tha?
 43.

RIANA
(controls her excitement)
Alrite. Do teen din mein call back
kareinge shaayad.
(beat)
Listen, mujhe ek jagah pata hai
jahan tum definitely better feel
karoge.
(re-thinks)
Or actually let it be, mom ne abhi
abhi wire transfer kiya hai aur
main befkoofon ki tarah phir se
kharch kar doongi. Pawn shop jaa
kar mera saaman wapas le lete hain.

RAHUL
Kahan?

RIANA
‘Big pawn’ - pendor aur seymour
par.

RAHUL
Nahin, I meant, kaun si jagah hai
jahan main better feel karunga?
(beat / look exchange)
I’m paying.

RIANA
(beat)
Aage se left.

He steers left. The car drives away.

RAHUL
Kahin phir se us shady night club
toh nahin jaa rahe?

RIANA
Nahin baba..Just wait and see!

55 INT. JAPANESE SPA - MASSAGE ROOM - DAY 55

Two Japanese masseur dressed identically work on Rahul and

Riana’s backs. Rahul looks confused, Riana relaxed. A
Japanese track PLAYS in the background.

RAHUL
Hum ye kya kar rahe hain??

RIANA
It’s pay back time. Japanese ne
tumhein job nahin diya to humne
unhein apna naukar bana liya.
(to the masseur)
Dhang se kar yar.
 44.

Rahul finds it amusing. He chuckles.

RAHUL
Main huns kyoun raha hun, mujhe
khud maloom nahin hai. It’s not
funny, I’m unemployed!!

RIANA
Kyoun, serious shakal banane se
naukri wapas mil jayegi?

Rahul likes the thought. Some silent beats.

RAHUL
By the way, main soch raha tha ki,
agar sirf do-teen din ki baat hai
toh tum ghar pe reh sakti ho.

Riana just looks at him for a beat. Thinks.

RIANA
It’s so true
(pause)
Pati parmeshwar hota hai. Such wise
words!

RAHUL
Woh secretary sahi keh rahi thi ..
You definitely need more sessions.

56 INT. JAPANESE SPA - CORRIDOR - DAY 56

They walk towards the pool.

RIANA
Pata nahi kya hua tha ki
psychologist ke paas chali gayi.
Breakups toh hamesha hi bure hote
hai par psychologist unhe mahenga
bhi bana dete hai.

They both walk across a glass door that says - POOL

RAHUL
--Specially, pehla break up, nahin?
Rona dhona, depressing gaane sunna,
blank calls, haat katna. OOf.

RIANA
(slightly theatrical)
Oh, toh aap bhi gam se guzar chukhe
hain? Tell me about it.
 45.

57 INT. POOL - MOMENTS LATER 57

They both are in the pool but just chilling by the deep end,
she tries to convince him.

RIANA
C’mon.. Please. I thought we were
friends...

Rahul, amused, gives in.

RAHUL
..okay toh,
(he knows this is going to
be embarassing)
Humein shayad date karte huye ek
saal hua tha par phir bhi mujhe
sirf haat pakdna allowed tha.. woh
bhi madame ke mood pe depend that

RIANA
(does the squeezing
action)
So you didn’t ever ----

RAHUL
(smiles)
Nope. Anyway, toh uska birthday tha-

Their conversation now overlaps as we break into a flashback.

58 I/E. FLASHBACK - FARM PARTY - NIGHT 58

day -3452 ‘The Titanic’

A audio cassette is put into a player and the music ‘Boogie

Shoes’ starts to pump out of the speakers. It’s a high school
weekend home party. Kids try to behave like adults -
cigarettes, beer bottles, baggy jeans and girl friends. Rahul
(late teens) is holding a small gift box for NIKITA, his
beautiful 16 year old, so called girlfriend, who opens it to
see a beautiful bracelet with hearts hanging from it, she
smiles at him. He knows this is the girl he’ll spend the rest
of his life with.
 46.

Rahul leans in for a kiss, she gently pushes him away and
looks across the room at a tall HANDSOME GUY, HARSH, 17 who
holds a drink in his hand and smiles flirtatiously at her.

NIKITA
Ek drink le aao na please.

TEENAGE RAHUL
Promise you’ll kiss me after that.

She smiles, he happily to the bar. As the BARTENDER makes his

drink he takes a miniature aftershave from his pocket and
puts it on himself and then slyly adds a little extra vodka
in the drink and walks back. He returns with a martini only
to find that she’s not there. He tries looking for her

1) Stands on a tall stool to look over the crowd.

2) In the washroom

3) Under the table where there’s a couple making out who shoo
him away.

4) He walks out to the parking area still carrying the glass.

His eyes turn towards a 1997 Merc, which is shaking slowly.
The expression on his face changes. A hand comes up on the
window titanic style wearing the same bracelet he gifted her.
He stands there stunned and then sips Martini through the
umbrella straw.

59 INT. POOL - LATE EVENING 59

Back in the pool, Riana can’t believe it and Rahul’s re-

living that moment.

RIANA
Ohhh...usne tumhari sahi..

She does the “waat laga di action” and makes an odd sound.
Rahul gestures ‘tell me about it’!!

RIANA
(laughs)
So, Last kise date kiya tha?

RAHUL
Mera interview le rahi ho?

RIANA
(teasingly)
Nahin tumhara gum baat rahi
hun..C’mon.

RAHUL
Family friend thi - Anusha, yahin
Vegas me rehti hai.
 47.

RIANA
Toh--??

RAHUL
Toh kya--??

RIANA
Baaki ki kahani??

RAHUL
Ahhh.. 2-3 date ke baad uska phone
aana band ho gaya..

RIANA
Kyoun??

RAHUL
(thinks)
Shaayad I wasn’t good enough!!

Rahul dips his head in the water and blows bubbles, Riana
thinks for a beat.

60 EXT. RAHUL’S BUILDING- LATE EVENING 60

They both are entering the building with Riana’s stuff which
she had given at the pawn shop.

61 INT. RAHUL’S APARTMENT - LOBBY - NIGHT 61

They stand next to the elevator with their reflections in the

door.

RIANA
Mujhe tumhari problem samajh mein
aa rahi hai?

RAHUL
(with a sigh of
exasperation)
Oh really pehle bataana tha main
psychologist ke paas jaata hi
nahin!

RIANA
(finding the right words)
--Tum mein woh josh nahi hai.

RAHUL
Meri maa..
(joins his hand)
..Last time josh dikhaya tha to
tumse shaadi ho gayi thi..
 48.

RIANA
Don’t be stupid, woh josh nahi
Alcohol tha!

They enter the elevator.

62 INT. RAHUL’S APARTMENT CORRIDOR - MOMENTS LATER 62

The elevator door opens. They walk through the corridor

towards Rahul’s apartment.

RIANA
Tumhein bus phir se kisi ko date
karne ki zaroorat hai.

RAHUL
Wah! Kya solution hai!

RIANA
Trust me, tumhari self esteem bahut
hi low hai aur ladki pataane se
zyaada ego boost kisi aur kaam mein
nahi milta. Call Anusha.

As Rahul turns the key to open the apartment door

RAHUL
Main tumhein ignore kar raha hoon

RIANA
Magar dinner par use poori
attention dena, khaana kam aur
sunna jyaada. Compliments dete
rehna aur wine pilate rehna.

They both enter the apartment.

63 INT. RAHUL’S APARTMENT - KITCHEN / DINING - NIGHT 63

They’ve both changed into their night clothes and eating

dinner from their take away boxes.

RAHUL
--Fork.

RIANA
(taps him on the hand)
Here... Aur kyounki tum ne mujhe
yahan rehne diya, I’ll tell you a
special trick. Apni gaadi mat leke
jaana, har ladki ko kabhi na kabhi
apne boyfriend ko ghar chodna acha
lagta hai.
(making it sound more
interesting)
(MORE)
 49.

RIANA (cont'd)
..And phir tum wohi kar sakte ho jo
tumhari ex girlfriend ne tumhari
car mein kiya tha.

She does the same titanic move. Rahul continues to eat

unamused.

RIANA
Sun Rahe ho?

RAHUL
Nahin!

RIANA
Tum phone kar rahe ho??

RAHUL
(stern)
Not a chance.

She looks at him, he looks back at her. Long silent beat.

MUSIC SEEPS IN.

64 INT. RAHUL’S APARTMENT - BATHROOM 64

Rahul bends down and puts his ear on the receiver. He’s a bit
nervous.

RAHUL
Hello!!

CUT TO:

day 5
I AM WILD !

65 EXT. VEGAS - SPRING MT. HIGHWAY - CAB - NIGHT 65

A yellow cab drives in front of the Vegas skyline. Rahul is

seated at the back. He is dressed in the same outfit that
Riana chose, he adjusts his jacket.

66 EXT. FANCY RESTAURANT - NIGHT 66

Christmas celebration are all around. Rahul walks into a

fancy restaurant.
 50.

67 INT. RESTAURANT - NIGHT 67

A waiter carries an expensive wine bottle to the table, he

offers Rahul to taste it but Rahul points towards Anusha.
She’s pretty, in her mid twenties,looks sophisticated and
proper. She gives her go ahead, the waiter pours the wine and
leaves. A few silent beats, she breaks the silence.

ANUSHA
So?

RAHUL
(not sure of where to
start)
So??

The conversation doesn’t go anywhere, Silence.

ANUSHA
Tum theek to ho na?

RAHUL
(uncomfortable smile)
Haan.

A beat.

ANUSHA
-Yeh ek dum se dinner ka plan? Koi
zaroori baat--

RAHUL
(opens his mouth to say
haan, but--)
--Nahin, Bas aise hi.

Silence for a few beats, Anusha breaks it again

ANUSHA
Mom ne bataya ki tumhare parents
town mein the--

RAHUL
--Haan, woh actually dad ki meeting
aur--
(abruptly)
--You look very hot tonight.
(being himself again)
I’m sorry. So

ANUSHA
Thank you for the compliment by the
way.
(flirtatious beat)
I’ve been working very hard at it.

RAHUL
--Dikh raha hai.
 51.

Another long silence beat.

ANUSHA
I’m glad tumne notice kiya!

Some looks exchanged and then she unties her hair.

ANUSHA
Tumhein khule baal jyada pasand hai
na?

The trick is working and Rahul goes with the flow trying to
hide his discomfort.

RAHUL
(pours her some wine)
More wine?

ANUSHA
Tum bhool rahe ho ki wine se mujhe
kya hota hai? You know, it’s an
aphrodisiac.
(Rahul is nervous he pours
in a bit too much)
Aur mujhe waise bhi kal office
jaana hai.

RAHUL
Kaam ke alava kaafi kuch hai karne
ke liye.

He’s getting better by the minute, Anusha’s impressed.

ANUSHA
Toh is Rahul ko kahan chupa rakha
tha?

RAHUL
Well, agar hum parents ke through
nahin mile hote toh tum mujhe acchi
tarah jaan pati.

ANUSHA
Same here.
(takes her shrug off)
To aur kya kya nahin jaanti--

RAHUL
Ahhh...kaafi kuch--

ANUSHA
Jaise ki kya--

He feels something on his foot and makes a weird sound.

ANUSHA
(flirting)
Mera paer hai--
 52.

RAHUL
(trying to behave in
control)
--I know, I know.

ANUSHA
Kya nahin jaanti main tumhare baare
main..
(Rahul’s wondering, she
cuts to the point)
--Are you wild?

The temperature is rising.

RAHUL
Oh ya...I’m wild!

ANUSHA
Kitne wild ho??

RAHUL
Ab sher se kya poochna ki kahan
kahan shikaar kiya hai--
(fake uncomfortable laugh)

ANUSHA
--Plane pe kabhi kiya hai?

RAHUL
Uhh..Woh bathroom kafi chote hote
hain na--

ANUSHA
--Blanket to bada manga sakte ho!!

He just nods his head weirdly as if he’s gonna try next time.

ANUSHA
Aur bathroom mein?

RAHUL
Obviously. Itni baar ki mujhe yaad
bhi nahin--

Abruptly she gets up, Rahul has no idea what happened.

RAHUL
Kya hua?

ANUSHA
--Main bathroom jaa rahi hun.

RAHUL
(not getting the point)
Okay.
 53.

ANUSHA
(spelling it out)
Rahul, I. AM. GOING. To. THE.
BATHROOM.

She leaves. Rahul’s never been so uncomfortable, he drinks

the leftover wine.

CUT TO:

67A Nervously he walks through the crowd into a corridor leading 67A
to the powder room.

68 INT. RESTAURANT BATHROOM - NIGHT 68

He enters but no one’s there. A row of cubicles. Suddenly a

cubicle opens and drags him in and the vacant sign turns to
occupied. We stay out for a moment.

69 INT. BATHROOM CUBICLE - NIGHT 69

His face is almost red but he’s doing his best to look sane.
Anusha pushes him back against the door.

ANUSHA
(seductively)
Hi!!

RAHUL
(formal, adjusts his suit)
Hello!

ANUSHA
Toh kya karna hai?

RAHUL
(beat)
Uhh.. Pehle khana kha lete, khana
thanda ho raha hai.

ANUSHA
(starts to take off his
jacket)
I hope, sense of humor ke alava
baki sab kuch bhi improve hua hai.

RAHUL
Haan, definitely.

The cubicle is too small for Rahul’s comfort, he tries to

find a corner.

ANUSHA
(with experience)
Ek kaam karo is taraf aao.
 54.

They swap positions in a small cubicle, Rahul tries to be

comfortable.

ANUSHA
Betho.
(he starts to sit)
Seat toh bandh karo.

He shuts it. She walks up to him just then...a KNOCK on the

door. Anusha tells him to keep quiet.

ANUSHA
(loud)
What?

MAN OUTSIDE
(immediately)
Sorry.

She tries to get her focus back but Rahul’s sweating

profusely--

RAHUL
Mujh se nahin hoga.

ANUSHA
Kya.

RAHUL
Mujhe bahar jaana hai.

ANUSHA
Oh, you wanna play shy with me?

She tries to open his top two buttons. He’s still sitting on
the pot.

RAHUL
Anusha please--

She doesn’t let him, Rahul’s unsure of how to get out of

here. He picks up the bum shower.

RAHUL
Please!!

She thinks he’s joking, she takes a step forward, nervous as

he is, he presses the shower by mistake. OOPS!!

70 INT. RESTAURANT - NIGHT 70

Rahul steps out of the bathroom, dripping wet. He picks up a

napkin and walks across the dining area trying his best to
look dignified. People turn around and look at him.

RAHUL (O.S.)
Hello!!
 55.

71 OMITTED 71

72 EXT. VEGAS STREETS - NIGHT 72

We tilt down to Rahul’s prius. Riana is driving Rahul’s car

and Rahul’s on the passenger seat still wet. A quiet beat.
She’s a bit scared, knows something’s gone horribly wrong.

RIANA
Tum geele kyoun ho?

RAHUL
Rain dance par gaya tha. Problem
hai??
(Riana scared - nods no)
--Aur tumhari seat belt kahan hai?

RIANA
(stammers)
Woh mujhe thodi uncomfortable lagti
hai--

RAHUL
Jab khidki se udti hui bahar jaogi
na toh woh bhi bahut comfortable
nahin hoga.

Scared she fixes it. A beat.

RIANA
(she wants to know more)
Toh..
(beat)
...dinner mein kya khaya..?

RAHUL
(to himself)
--6 litre paani.

Riana gives him a look.

RIANA
Bhook lagi hai toh, yahin pass mein
mujhe ek jagah pata hai.

73 EXT. VEGAS STREETS - NIGHT 73

The car drives through beautiful landscape.

74 EXT. DRIVE-IN RESTAURANT - NIGHT 74

Isolated drive-in restaurant. The car is parked in the middle

of two cars and airplanes go over their heads every now and
then. Rahul’s just finished the story, Riana’s laughing.
She’s got the most carefree laugh ever.
 56.

RIANA
Agar phone pe bol dete toh saath
mein towel le aati.

He gives her an angry look..

RAHUL
--Ek dum rubbish plan tha, do me a
favor
(puts his hands together)
aaj ke baad apni ghatiya advise mat
dena please.

RIANA
Maine tumhein date pe jaane ko bola
tha, mujhe thodi pata tha woh
tumhein nehlaane le jayegi.

She laughs out loud once again..

RAHUL
I hate her..Meri top 10 most hated
logon ki list mein..
(change of thought)
Aur tum Besharam, Kam se kam sorry
to bolo.

RIANA
Okay..Sorry..
(beat)
Aur tum chaho toh mujhe birthday
wish kar sakte ho.

She points at her watch. A beat.

RAHUL
Aaj?

Riana nods.

RAHUL
Happy B’day.

There’s an awkward moment as Rahul puts his hand forward to

shake hands but Riana comes in for a peck on the cheek but
then she holds herself back. A plane goes by. A sweet moment.
They both for the first time feel like good friends.

RAHUL
Chalein.. And please apni seat belt
pehan lo.

RIANA
Okay oaky.. Cranky pants.

She moves the car forward and gets smaller as it drives away
into the huge vegas highway but they can still be heard.
 57.

RIANA
Toh mera birthday gift kya hai?

RAHUL
Ye geele kapde, jinhen tum kal saaf
karogi.

RIANA
Acha chalo, I’ll make it up to you,
main he kuch de doongi.

RAHUL
Acha!! Kya?

RIANA
Soch rahi hun ek bathroom jet de
deti hun.

RAHUL
Funny!! Funny!!

We tilt up to the sky where we see:

day 6
‘Cheap Date’

SOUND OF SCISSORS - HAIR BEING CHOPPED.

FADE IN:

75 INT. RAHUL’S APARTMENT - BATHROOM - DAY 75

Rahul is in the middle of a hair cut with clips parting his

hair. He looks like a school boy sitting upright in front of
the mirror. The RADIO PLAYS in the background.

RIANA (O.S.)
Tum hamesha se hi architect banna
chahte the?
 58.

RAHUL
Nahin, Hairstylist.

RIANA
(pulls his hair)
Funny.

She comes in with a trimmer and cleans his back.

RAHUL
Actually, mujhe photography ka
kaafi shokh tha, kabhi kisi keede
ki photo, to kabhi kisi khambe ki.

RIANA
(mocks him)
How creative? Acha hua chod diya
warna aaj usi khambhe ke neeche so
rahe hote.

She steps out again and this time comes back with towel, she
takes out his clips and towel dries his hair and checks for
balance.

RAHUL
Mom dad ka bhi yahi kehna tha.

RIANA
Unki har baat maante ho?

A beat. Thinks, he wants to say no but he nods yes.

RIANA (CONT’D)
Kabhi irritate nahin hote, you know
unki har expectation puri karne ki
koshish se.

He’s not sure how to answer this.

RIANA (CONT’D)
You know, Jab main choti thi aur
parents mujhe irritate karte the,
main ghar ki saari expensive
cheezein todna shuru kar deti thi.

RAHUL
Aur tumhein lagta hai ki ab tum
badi ho gayi ho?

RIANA
Nahin ghar mein mehngi cheejein
khatam ho gayin hain.

She gets a small hand mirror and shows him the back.

RAHUL
Ye hai mera new look?
 59.

RIANA
Just wait till it’s styled.

She looks at him. They both share a laugh. Her mobile rings,
she answers it.

RIANA
Hello...Yes this is Riana.
(pause)
Yes I did.

She steps out in to the bedroom, Rahul starts analyses his

hair cut, while she continues to talk over the phone in the
background.

RIANA
(slowly bouncing)
Really!! Uhh.. Yes but I’m going to
India in two days.
(long pause, bouncing a
bit more)
That’s great. I mean, really,
thanks, Ya I’ll contact you, thanks
a ton.

She hangs up and SCREAMS OUT LOUD. Rahul shuts his ears. She
sprints around the house and then runs back in, pulls his
fingers out of his ears and whispers.

RIANA
(in one breath)
Ek saal ka contract, vaapas aane ki
ticket aur rehne ka arrangement.
Let’s celebrate.

RAHUL
My treat!

RIANA
No, mera birthday hai.

MUSIC starts to kick in. She SCREAMS again.

RAHUL
Acha, wallet mein kitne paise hain
20 dollar??

RIANA
(pinches his ear)
Very funny! Say, we’re gonna have
fun!!

RAHUL
We’re gonna have fun.
 60.

76 PBS - 3 - RIANA’S B’DAY - ‘GUBBARE’. 76

*They stand outside an ATM - OMITTED

76A *They are in town hall.. Everything is expensive. Rahul tries 76A
to treat her and drags her in a few expensive places. She
drags him back out. Rahul gives up and asks her what would
she like to do. She exits frame.

76B *We see a few dollars changing hands and we reveal three 76B
balloons through a crowd.

76C *With the balloons tied to Riana’s hands, they both enter a 76C
street fair.

76D *There's a block street fair with little booths, sausage 76D
sandwich concessions, etc. Rahul and Riana have been to the
makeup booth. Riana is a cat and Rahul is a pirate.

76E *They play various street fair games. Take a few childish 76E
rides.

76F *They get pictures clicked behind a turkey shaped cardboard. 76F

76G *After playing a bunch of games it’s lunch time. Rahul takes 76G
her to an expensive place. She goes through the menu outside
the restaurant - everything’s above sixty dollars. She looks
at him.

76H *They ride up on an escalator with huge slices of pizzas in 76H

their hands. Riana drinks from Rahul’s straw, as obsessive he
is, he cleans it with a tissue. She looks at him and takes
the straw out, suggests him to sip directly. They both sit in
the car.

76I *BOULDER CITY - While Rahul is driving she puts her feet on 76I
the dashboard, Rahul gets irritated and pushes them down.

RIANA
Hum kahan jaa rahe hain?

RAHUL
Tumhein cheezein todne ka bahut
shokh hai na
(beat)
aur yeh meri treat hai.

76J *Riana’s standing on top of a big bull-dozer, the expression 76J

on her face is of pure joy. We hear Rahul shout (o.s) “Are
you ready?”, Riana replies “I can’t believe this?’ And BANG!!

76K *They are at the famous ‘Big Dig’ in Vegas. Where they CRASH 76K
real cars with bulldozers. They both SCREAM in the open.
Rahul for the first time looks free and happy.

It’s late in the evening, they both sit on the Tank drinking
from a wine bottle.
 61.

76L *OMITTED 76L

76M OMITTED 76M

76N *The car drives through the Vegas streets with the three 76N
balloons stuck in the car window.

76O *On their way back: Riana a little tipsy looks at various 76O
neon signs going by. All different lights blend into one
another beyond the windshield. She is wearing Rahul’s jacket.
She looks at him, her eyelids are too heavy for her.

RIANA
It really was my best birthday,
thank you.

Rahul pats her head and smiles. MUSIC FADES OUT.

77 INT. RAHUL’S APARTMENT - CORRIDOR - NIGHT 77

Rahul carries a very sleepy Riana to the elevator. Her

handbag and balloons in his hand. The Security guys look at
him.

78 INT. RAHUL’S APARTMENT - BEDROOM - NIGHT 78

He puts her on his bed, pulls a blanket over her and watches
her sleep so peacefully. After a few beats, he dims the side
lamp and leaves.

79 INT. RAHUL’S APARTMENT - LIVING ROOM - NIGHT 79

79A He steps out of the room, walks up to the couch, picks up her 79A
headphones and puts them on. He enjoys the music starts to
groove with it. Feels like dancing, takes off his shoes. He
tries to do the same steps Riana did at the Drive in. He
tries to keep it soft, so that she doesn’t wake up. He get on
top off the sofa and suddenly - THUDDD!!!

Rahul collapses backwards and behind the sofa. SILENCE. His

head pops up from behind, back in his senses he finds it hard
to believe what he’d been doing. Feeling shy and happy he
puts his head in his hands but slowly the music fades in
again and his body starts to groove again. We leave him alone
letting him enjoy the best day of his life so far.

FADE TO BLACK.

________________________ INTERVAL __________________________

FADE IN:
 62.

day 7
Have You Had Sex?

80 EXT. LAWYER’S BUILDING - MORNING 80

Rahul’s car drives in and parks outside the lawyer’s

building.

LAWYER (O.C.)
So we are just gonna go through a
quick check list before I can put
in your application for processing.

81 INT. LAWYER’S OFFICE - DAY 81

A MALE LAWYER in a business suit sits in front of a beautiful

skyline. She’s ticking all the pre-requisites for the
annulment on a form.

LAWYER
So it happened on the 25th of
December. Christmas.

RAHUL
Yes.

LAWYER
Were there drugs involved?

RAHUL
No.

RIANA
Just alcohol.

LAWYER
And you both agree it was a
mistake?

RAHUL TAIRA
Yes. Yes.

LAWYER
Have you had sex?
 63.

RIANA
Yes.

RAHUL
(almost immediately)
No.

The lawyer looks at Rahul, all awkward, he picks up a glass

of water and avoids eye contact with Riana. She realizes what
she just said.

RIANA
Not with him...Sorry!! I thought
you meant otherwise.

An awkward beat in the room. The intercom RINGS and breaks

the silence. The lawyer cuts it and gets back to business.

LAWYER
Your application will be passed on
for processing. You can both come
on the 6th of Jan?

RAHUL
Sounds good.

82 EXT. CENTRAL MARKET / POLICE DEPT. BUILDING - DAY 82

Riana and Rahul step out of a convenience store carrying over-

stuffed brown paper bags in front of their stomachs. They are
already in the middle of a conversation, munching on giant
pokky sticks and a sipping on a slurpy heading toward the
crossroad.

RIANA
Toh tumne abhi tak apne parents ko
kuch nahin bataaya??

RAHUL
Kya batata? Hi mom, Hi dad..I lost
my job ..and guess what.. ek raat
maine itni pi li ki maine nashe
mein shaadi kar li.

RIANA
I didn’t mean like that. Unhein
samjha to sakte the--

RAHUL
Tumhein bachpan mein cola candies
allowed the na?

RIANA
Abhi bhi hain, Kyoun?
 64.

RAHUL
Kyoun ki, is duniya mein do tarah
ke parents hote hain, woh jo
candies or cola allow karte hain
aur doosre woh, jo nahin karte.
Mere parents second category se
hain - The ones with the ‘Rules’.

RIANA
(mock sympathy)
How sad! Ye lo!
(offers him pokky stick)
Waise socha jaye toh sabke parents
abnormal hote hain!
(memory pops in)
You know, jab main choti thi toh ek
din apne chote se bouncy bed par
kood rahi thi, dad ko pata nahin
kya hua aur woh mere saath koodne
lage... do minute to bahut maza aya
but then.. DHAAD!! Bed hi toot
gaya. Unka arm fracture hua-
(points to her front
teeth)
-Aur mere do daaant.

RAHUL
Nakli hain?

She nods. Rahul can’t understand this girl - she’s crazy!

Rahul bends to pick something up, Riana notices.

RIANA
You know, tumhara bum bahut cute
hai.

RAHUL
(checks it)
Acha??

RIANA
(beat)
It’s an Eight on ten

RAHUL
Thanks.

RIANA
Kaash mera bhi eight on ten hota.
What do you think?

Rahul gestures her to turn around, she does...

RAHUL
(with all seriousness)
Ahhh....Three.

Starts to walk ahead, she hits him with a cheese ball.

 65.

RAHUL
Okay four!

She throws the entire pack on him.

RAHUL
Meri shirt.. Okay final.. Five and
a half...
(she runs behind him to
hit him)
Chalo, tum bhi kya yaad rakhogi,
six and a half

They get smaller in frame and music takes over. A nice moment
with a perfect sunset. They sit in the car and drive off.

83 INT. RAHUL’S APARTMENT - LATE EVENING 83

Riana stands on an overloaded suitcase helping Rahul shut it.

RAHUL
Ya... just a little pressure to the
right...thoda aur..bas zara sa..
yes a little more...almost there,
haan, bus, yes!!

Riana looks up at her and smiles, He realizes what she meant.

RAHUL (CONT’D)
Oh God...Bahut hi ghatiya soch hai
tumhari.

He heads to the living room to clear all the extra stuff

around.

RIANA
Tameez se baat karo, biwi hun
tumhari.

RAHUL
Tumhare jaane ke baad ye
bewkoofiyan kaun karega?

RIANA
(follows him)
Kyoun mujhe miss karoge?

RAHUL
Don’t be cute.

RIANA
(happily)
You’ll miss me.

RAHUL
..Shaayad.
 66.

RIANA
Aur shaayad nahin, kyounki tumhein
ye busy rakhega.

She places a small beautifully wrapped gift on his palm. He

looks at it.

RIANA
Happy new year.
(pause)
Maine socha ek din pehle he wish
kar deti hun.

He unwraps it. It’s a beautiful small, not very expensive,

second hand camera. He turns it around and in felt pen
writing - it says Happy New Year love Riana. He’s never felt
so touched before. Rahul doesn’t say a word, Riana looks at
him.

RIANA (CONT’D)
Itne emotional mat ho, second hand
hai.

RAHUL
(softly / confused)
Who are you?

RIANA
(equally soft)
I’m your new best friend.

He walks up to her and gives her a warm friendly hug, he’s

not a hugger but somehow he feels comfortable..it lasts a tad
bit longer than usual. It’s his first hug in years.

RAHUL
Chalo aaj bhi tum room mein so jao,
main yahan so jaaonga.

RIANA
(chuckles)
Itne cute nahin ho ki main apne aap
ko control na kar sakun.
(he smiles)
kharaatein toh nahin marte?

He smiles and instantly brings up the camera and takes a

picture. She slaps him on the arm and walks towards the room.

RIANA
Don’t! Main photos mein bilkul
acchi nain lagti.

RAHUL
Camere ko kyoun blame kar rahi ho
yaar?

He teases her and takes more pictures.

 67.

RIANA
Actually koi farak nahin padta
ismein film hai hi nahin.

We track back into a picture and slowly it FADES TO BLACK.

84 INT. RAHUL’S APARTMENT - BEDROOM - NIGHT 84

BLACK. It’s pitch dark. No visual. There’s SILENCE for a few

seconds and then...

RAHUL
(very softly)
Ri!

A beat. She’s almost asleep, after a moment

RIANA
Hmmm.

Silence. He’s changed his mind. After a few seconds..

RIANA (CONT’D)
Haan..??

RAHUL
Kuch Nahin.. Good night.

Riana switches ON the light, looks at him, he’s wide awake.

She studies him for a bit with squinting eyes. He looks at
her, she looks cute with her hair undone and her small eyes
staring at him. She raises her eyebrows as if asking him
“what is it?”. He looks at her..

RAHUL
(smiles)
Main aadhi raat ko tumhein kyoun
disturb kar raha hun? Sorry..Good
night.

RIANA
--Tumhein allowed hai. Bolo.

They look in each others eyes, there is only silence now, of

the loudest kind...and Rahul knows he’s falling for her.
Rahul knows if there’s someone he can share this with, it’s
her.

RAHUL
What’s the trick?

RIANA
Kya?
 68.

RAHUL
(after a long beat)
You know, tum itni khush rehti ho
ki main tumhein dekhta hun toh
sochta hun kaash main main nahin
tum hota.
(beat)
Kaash tumhari tarah mera bhi koi
plan hota, wahi kar rahi ho jo
karna chahti ho. Aur main 25 saal
ka ho gaya hun aur abhi bhi sochta
hun.. ek subah uthunga aur mujhe
sab samajh aa jayega - main kaun
hun, kya karna chahta hun.. I
wish,...I wish I had a plan like
yours.

RIANA
(with a smile on her face)
Plan??
(beat)
Main ballet dancer banna chahati
thi, hair stylist nahin.

Rahul’s a bit surprised to hear this.

RIANA (CONT’D)
Plan toh tha ki Paris jaoongi.. but
then ek din rehearsal ke baad ghar
jaate waqt, ek chote se accient
mein..
(brings her foot up)
Here..mere ankle mein ek steel ball
hai.. and I can never be a dancer.

Hurt is clearly visible in her eyes but she breaks away from
it.

RIANA (CONT’D)
Kaafi defective piece hun na? Do
daant nakli, ankle mein steel ball
aur dad bolte hain ki meri ek aankh
doosri aankh se choti hai.

She shows it to him, he notices, they break into a chuckle.

They look at each other once again for a moment. Rahul knows
if she looks at him for a beat longer she’ll know.

RAHUL
Good night.

They exchange looks and he switches OFF the light.

RIANA
Tumhein lagta hai ki tum duniya ke
pehle insaan ho jo fail huye ho?
 69.

RAHUL
Nahi main apni family ka pehla
insaan hun, jo fail hua hai.

She switches ON the light.

RIANA
Achi baat hai, kisi ne toh shuruwat
ki.

RAHUL
It’s not funny.

RIANA
It is, can’t you see! Tumhare paas
job nahin hai, meri jaisi bewkoof
se shaadi kar chuke ho, aur...aur
ab aadhi raat ko mujse advise le
rahe ho jaise main Riana Braganza
nahin Rajnish Osho hun.

He breaks into a chuckle and so does she. A silent beat.

RIANA
(a bit more serious now)
Take a break... Mere saath India
chalo.

RAHUL
Now that’s funny.

RIANA
Main mazaak nahin kar rahi.

RAHUL
(amused)
Good night.

He switches OFF the light. She switches it ON.

RIANA
Kya problem hai? Ek hafte tak
tumhara koi interview nahin hai,
toh phir?

RAHUL
--Ri, mere parents aur tum ek hi
city mein rehte ho, aur woh soch
rahe hain that I have a job here.

She gets the point ponders for a bit.

RIANA
Right..Bad idea.

RAHUL
Yup. Gnite.
 70.

He switches it OFF. Pitch dark again.

RIANA
Tumne kabhi school bunk kiya hai??

He doesn’t say anything for a few seconds. She switches ON

the light, looks at him, he obviously hasn’t. He switches OFF
the light. She switches it ON.

RAHUL
Ri-- tum paagal ho--

RIANA
Kyoun, agar main tumhare ghar reh
sakti hun toh tum mere ghar kyoun
nahin reh sakte?

Rahul switches OFF the light. She puts it ON. He switches it

OFF, She switches it ON. Rahul’s got a sheet over his face,
she pulls it down, with a scared expression he nods - no and
she cutely looks at him and nods yes...AN UPBEAT NUMBER SEEPS
IN. He nods again but with a smile. Smiles turn into laughter
and she pounces on him with her pillow. We know he’s given
in.

8-9
MONTAGE:

day
Bunking Home

85 EXT. VEGAS / INDIAN STREETS - DAY 85

85A *Rahul sits inside the cab with a smile fixed on his face. He 85A
seems to have found something new. Riana is looking outside
the window. She draws a plane on the foggy window glass.(DAY)

85B *From Riana’s POV - Slowly the visual of Vegas Streets start 85B
to intercut with Indian Streets - From beautiful sky scrapers
and clean streets we cut to Indian Traffic, Indian signboards
and the whole craziness. (VEGAS - DAY / INDIA - NIGHT)

86 EXT. BRAGANZA’S HOUSE - NIGHT 86

They both are unloading their bags from the taxi.. In front
of a beautiful ancestral house. It’s cozy and inviting with
two warm lamps next to the door. MUSIC STOPS.
 71.

RAHUL
Listen mujhe bahut ajeeb lag raha
hai.. Main.. Main hotel mein reh
leta hun..

RIANA
(laughing at him)
Tum paagal ho gaye ho..?

RAHUL
Exactly. Ye kya kar raha hun main??

He pays the cab guy.

RIANA
Mere saath chutti mana rahe ho--

RAHUL
--main ghar jaa raha hun..
(asks the taxi guy)
Boss, peddar road chaleinge..

RIANA
(she drags him along)
Rahul, shut up!!

RAHUL
..arrey koi bahana bana doonga..
Surprise!!
(making it up as he talks)
..company ne micro housing project
par research karne ke liye bheja
hai.. etc. etc...

RIANA
(hands him a bag)
Ye bag pakdo.

RAHUL
Oh god tumhare parents kya sochenge-

RIANA
Relax.. They are chilled out..
Shaadi ke chakkar mein thoda hyper
ho gaye the par..

RAHUL
(can’t belive she’s told
them)
Ek minute.. Unhein maloom hai??

RIANA
Obviously!! Par unhein pata hai hum
use annul kara rahe hain.
(calms him down)
Easyyy!!
 72.

RAHUL
Tumhara deemag toh--
(giving himself
confidence)
--I’m okay..I’m okay.

Before he can finish, a cute healthy man in his late 50’s,

Riana’s dad - PHIL comes down the staircase. Phil and Riana
hug each other. Riana introduces Rahul.

RIANA
Dad, meet Rahul--

PHIL
(shake hands)
--Arrey son-in-law!!
(sounding serious)
Peekar to nahin aaye na??

RAHUL TAIRA
Sorry Sir. (embarrassed / angry) $
Dad, Stop it.

Rahul looks shattered. Riana’s mother, NICOLE walks out, a

beautiful lady in her early 50’s, aging gracefully with a
short haircut. She too hugs Riana. A dog followss Nicole and
sniff Rahul. He’s scared but pretends to be calm.

NICOLE
Hey Sherry ....shhh..

PHIL
Kick them in the balls!!

Rahul doesn’t know how to react.

NICOLE
Cheee! Phil!!
(to the dogs)
Behave Sheery, Aaj bilkul dinner
nahin milega..Samajh mein aaya?

PHIL
Arrey main bol raha hun na, just a
little --
(kicking action)

Nicole gives him a look to behave, The dogs move away.

87 INT. BRAGANZA’S HOUSE - NIGHT 87

They all walk into the house. Rahul with all the luggage.
Phil takes the smallest trolley from him.

NICOLE
Sorry Rahul, Abhi tak inko poora
train nahin kar payee hun.
 73.

RAHUL
No aunty it’s a very cute dog.

NICOLE
Main Phil ki baat kar rahi thi
(to Phil)
Phil, c’mon help him.

RIANA
Home sweet home!! Granny kahan hai?

NICOLE
Upar change kar rahi hai.

Phil leads Rahul towards the bedroom and opens the door and
turns on the light.

PHIL
Rahul, ek choti si problem hai..
guest room abhi under renovation
hai toh humne socha tum Nicole aur
mere beech mein so jaana.

Rahul quickly looks out for Riana. He’s uncomfortable and

awkward.

PHIL
Problem?

Rahul nods saying no...

PHILA
Toh kya Riana ke room mein sona
chahte ho?

Rahul starts to stutter and stammer... Riana walks in.

RIANA
Dadddddd!!
(to Rahul)
Sorry Rahul .. Abhi tak toh tum
sochte the main pagal hun but
welcome to the mad house.

NICOLE (O.S.)
(overlapping)
Phil, oven se jalne ki smell aa
rahi hai.
(pause)
Ri come taste this baby.

RIANA
Coming....
(to rahul)
Rahul relax, change kar lo.

Riana drags Phil away.

 74.

88 INT. BRAGANZA’S HOUSE -LIVING ROOM - MOMENTS LATER 88

Riana and her parents stand next to kitchen, in the middle of

a conversation. Phil is sampling the soup. Riana eats some
kiwis.

NICOLE
Sweet ladka hai.

RIANA
Haan, he is.

NICOLE
(very casually)
Toh .. ab tum dono date kar rahe
ho?

RIANA
Nahin mom dost hai.. friends!

PHIL
(matter-of-fact)
Have you slept with him--
NICOLE TAIRA
She just said.. they are not Dad.
dating!

PHIL
Just -- checking. Baap hun tumhara.

RIANA
Dad, he’s a really sweet guy, bas
usse ek break ki zaroorat thi toh
main le aayi apne saath..

NICOLE
--I think he likes her--

PHIL
--I think I like him... He’s rich.

Nicole gives him a look.

RIANA
(a little annoyed)
He’s a friend!

Riana steps out of the kitchen, Phil and Nicole look at each
other. We hear a voice we recognize from before..

STEFF (O.S.)
Riiiii.

It’s STEFF, thirty something, cute pregnant lady with her

husband KARAN, tall banker with a paunch. He’s carrying their
four year old daughter AALIA and her toys and accessories in
his hands. They hug, while Nicole takes Allia in her arms.
Then Riana gives Karan a hug, pats his tummy.
 75.

RIANA
(re:paunch)
Pehle bola hota to ek pregnancy
jeans tumhare liye bhi le aati.

KARAN
Shut up! Ye toh sirf chutti ki
wajah se hai...holiday weight!!

RIANA
Kaafi heavy holiday hoga.

Phil goes to Allia, takes her in her arms. Karan heads to the
kitchen.

STEFF
Okay now don’t fight hum log
gymkhana jaa rahe hain?

NICOLE
No Steff... maine already dinner
bana chuki hun.

RIANA
Aur main abhi abhi aayi hun. I’m
tired!

KARAN
She’s so tired Steff! America se
chalke jo aayee hai.

PHIL
Mujhe nahin aana, I hate woh sab
budhon ke beech mein--

STEFF
Dad kuch saalon mein aap bhi usi
category mein honge. Let’s go.

PHIL
Alright .. Let’s go ... but with my
son in law..

STEFF
(whispers)
Rahul’s here??

Karan’s not been paying attention to this whole conversation,

he’s busy in the kitchen.

KARAN (O.S.)
Granny kahan hain?
 76.

89 INT. BRAGANZA’S HOUSE - BEDROOM - NIGHT 89

Rahul is shirtless looking through his suitcase for a new

shirt, the television is playing Sholay, the door opens, an
eighty year old, cute but senile old lady totters around,
Riana’s GRANDMA. She looks at Rahul.

GRANDMA
Oh Jesus.. forgive us... you have
no shame.. What’s your name?

RAHUL
Sorry..Rahh--

GRANDMA
--T.V On hai, tumko samajh nahin
aata hai ki Amitabh tumko dekh
sakta hai. Bloody shameless boy!!

Steff comes outside the room and sees what’s happening.

STEFF
Hi!!

Rahul’s completely abashed and covers his chest.

RAHUL
Hi.

STEFF
Sorrrrry..Granny ke saath thodi
problem hai. Grannnnyyy..

Karan too steps out and looks at him standing half naked.

KARAN
Heyy, I’m Karan!!

RAHUL
Hi!

KARAN
Get ready hum bahar jaa rahein
hain!

Rahul is holding his shirt in front of his chest and then

looks at the television, it looks like Amitabh Bachchan is
looking at him. CATHOLIC BAND’S MUSIC SEEPS IN.

90 INT. CATHOLIC GYMKHANA - NIGHT 90

A catholic gymkhana - There’s a small CATHOLIC BAND

performing their regular BLUES numbers and a bunch of OLDIES
and YOUNG COUPLES hand jiving, slightly out of sync. It’s all
dimly lit but has a sense of warmth about it. As we move
through the party we see The Braganza’s sitting with a
couple of tables joined to accommodate them.
 77.

Riana and Karan walk toward their table with shots in their
hands as the band announces the new year countdown. As they
reach the table, the clock strikes 12 and everyone celebrates
and wishes one another. Steff hugs rahul.

PHIL
Steffii .. Sambhal ke rahna. LAst
time talli hoke isne Riana se
shaadi kar li thi.

Everyone laughs.

NICOLE
Ignore him please .. Phil sit down.

Riana bangs her hands on the table asking for everyones

attention

RIANA
Okay guys !! Who wants to dance?

KARAN
Main toh yahin se karoonga apna
punjabi belly dance.

Karan and Phil start to do weird steps sitting in the chair.

PHIL (CONT’D)
C’mon Rahul!! let’s dance

RAHUL
Nahin sir main!!

PHIL
C’mon don’t be shy .. You’re family
now!!

Riana looks at him but he’s all awkward..

All of a sudden The Catholic Band starts a NEW SONG.

STEFF
--Aunty jeeee ... I loveee this
song!

PBS4

Rahul let’s go off all his inhibitions and dances like he’s
never danced before. He feels only one thing .. And that’s
HAPPINESS! He’s comfortable and secure in the midst of Riana
and her family. A feeling he’s never experienced before.
Finally as the night comes to end... people start leaving.
Rahul and Riana sit at a table alone.
 78.

RIANA
Mujhe nahi pata tha iss (snoring
sound) personality ke peeche ek fun
side bhi chupa hua hai.

RAHUL
Actually mujhe bhi nahi pata tha

RIANA
Dance floor pe bum kaafi achha
hilla lete ho.

RAHUL
Tum bhi itni buri nahi ho.

RIANA
5 on 10? 5 and a half?

Rahul leans over to another table and pulls out a rose from a
bouquet. He gives it to Riana.

RAHUL
A perfect 10!

Riana giggles.

93 EXT. RECLAMATION BRIDGE (MUMBAI) - NIGHT 93

Nicole is driving and Phil is humming some old hindi number.

The roads are pretty empty and the wind makes Riana’s hair
fly. Riana and Rahul sit in the backseat of a Honda city
along with Granny who’s half asleep and her head bobs. Rahul
helps her feel comfortable by putting it on his shoulder.
Rahul knows he’s fallen head over heels for Riana. She looks
outside the window. He keeps looking at her. BACKGROUND MUSIC
SEEPS IN. We tilt up and see The Beautiful Bombay skyline
with the car getting smaller in frame.

day 10
School

94A EXT. RIANA’S HOUSE STAIRCASE - DAY 94A

Rahul steps out of the building, looking a bit nervous. He

fidgets with his phone for a few seconds and then finally
dials a number
 79.

RAHUL
Hey..Happy new year mom..

INTERCUT THE
CONVERSATION:

94B INT. KAPOOR’S BUNGALOW - DAY 94B

MRS.KAPOOR
To you too babyyyy!! Maine phone
kiya tha do din pehle

RAHUL
Sorry, Main
(searches for a reason)
Woh kaam pe tha..

MRS.KAPOOR
Oh I wish tum new years ke liye
humare saath yahan hote..

RAHUL
Ahh.. Main bhi kuch aisa hi soch
raha tha mom.

MRS.KAPOOR
Really?

RAHUL
Aapka New years kaisa tha?

MRS.KAPOOR
Oh was fantastic. Shah’s ne
Mr.Bulani ke liye ek party throw ki
thi, everybody was there..

Riana steps out from behind and calls out his name. he tells
her to be quiet.

RAHUL
Actually mom, mujhe kahin jaana
ha.. I’ll see you soon.
(slaps his head)

MRS. KAPOOR
See me?

RAHUL
I mean , I’ll.. I’ll ... I’ll call
you soon. Bye

He abruptly hangs up the phone. Mrs. Kapoor looks a bit

zapped. Servant gets the newspaper.

RAHUL
marvawgi mujhe!
 80.

RIANA
sorryyyyy !

RAHUL
Kahan ja rahe hum?

RIANA
School!

RAHUL
School?

95 I/E. RIANA’S SCHOOL - DAY 95

XAVIER’S EXTERIOR

Rahul and Riana enter half a century old catholic school.

ELPHINSTON - CORRIDOR CLASSROOM

RAHUL (O.S.)
Hum pehle aise log honge jo chutti
ke din bhi school aaye hain.

RIANA
(nostalgic)
Ye meri sabse favorite jagah hai..
Kaash main humesha ke liye school
mein reh sakti.. Come I’ll show you

95A XAVIER’S - BASKETBALL COURT 95A

A few kids play basketball in school jerseys.

RIANA (CONT’D)
Mera superhot boyfriend yahan
basketball khelta tha aur sab
ladkiyan use ghoor ghoor ke dekhti
thi.

RAHUL
(teasing her)
Aur unhien kisi ladkiyon ke liye,
usne tumhein chod diya??

RIANA
(pinches him hard)
Yaad dilane ke liye Thank you...

95B XAVIER’S - BIRD SHOWCASE 95B

RAHUL
This is soo nice.. sab asli hain?
 81.

RIANA
Haan.. Shaayad!

RAHUL
Wow..Mere school mein books aur
khadoos teachers ke alaava aur kuch
tha he nahin..

95C XAVIER’S - LIBRARY 95C

They walk in the library.

RIANA
Yahan books kam padi jaati thi aur
table ke neeche haat jyada pakda
jaata tha. Main apne boyfriend ke
saath humesha, window ke paas
bethti thi.

RAHUL
Sirf haath? Not (boob squeezing
action)?

95D ELPHINSTON - REHEARSAL HALL 95D

RIANA (CONT’D)
And this - ye humara school hall,
jahan mere accident se pehle maine
aakhri baar perform kiya tha.

They enter a huge beautiful hall. They look around.

RAHUL
Wow.. Its beautiful!!

RIANA
Haina?? Main sirf aath saal ki thi
jab maine yahan pehli baar perform
kiya tha..
(points to the stage)
Right there!

She looks around it’s evident she misses being here.

RIANA (CONT’D)
And I know it’s cheesy but..us age
mein bhi mujhe aisa laga ki mujhe
toh dancer hi banna hai!

He looks at her..feels her passion and pain.

RAHUL
Tum stage ko bahut miss karti ho
na?
 82.

She’s definitely feeling a bit nostalgic about this, sadness

is clearly visible in her eyes..

RIANA
(a bit sad)
Kabhi kabhi.

RAHUL
(sweetly to amke her feel
better)
I’m sure ye stage bhi tumhien bahut
miss karta hai.

RIANA
(breaks into a chuckle)
Shut up!

RAHUL
(teasingly)
Tum kaafi talented ho.

She looks at him, a beat, she likes the compliment

RIANA
(starts to walk out)
Meri taang kheechna band karo.

RAHUL
No, you are, tum actually bahut
talented ho.

RIANA
Main jaa rahi hoon.

95E XAVIER’S - 1ST FLOOR CORRIDOR 95E

They both are walking down a corridor with windows open on

their left side.

RAHUL
I’m serious Ri. I mean, tum pehle
ballet dancer thi, architect banna
chahti thi .. tumstylist ho.
(chuckles) Aur mujhe dekho?. I’m
just so - (struggles for the word)

RIANA
- So what?

RAHUL
Average.

RIANA
Tum paagal ho? Yahi toh tumhari
sabse acchi baat hai.
 83.

RAHUL
Ki main average hoon? Ye kaisa
jhoota/ulta compliment hai.

RIANA
(thinks)
See, Maine bahut ladkon ko date
kiya hai..

Rahul gives her a look.

RIANA (CONT’D)
..kisi ka music mein taste acha tha
par padte nahin the, kuch padte the
lekin total bore the, aur jo thode
interesting the unki daadi bahut
lambi,
(he chuckles)
kisi ko drinking problem thi toh
kisi ko smoking..aur

RAHUL
Ri.. Point par aao!

RIANA
The point my friend is - ki tum
bilkul balanced ho, kuch bhi kum
zyaada nahin karte aur yeh quality
bahut kam logon mein hoti hai. You-
are-perfectly average ...

A beat.

RAHUL
(considering this)
Average?

RIANA
Haan!

RAHUL
(feeling more confident)
I’m average.
(happy)
I am perfectly average! i like
that! Thank you.

She smiles. It gives Rahul more confidence than he’s ever

felt before. A romantic beat, He smiles.

RIANA (CONT’D)
tumhein ek secret place dikhaun?

He looks at her, he’s falling for her.

 84.

95F ELPHINSTON - SECRET STAIRCASE 95F

RAHUL
Ye kya hai?

A beat before she tells him.

RIANA
(looks around)
Humare school ka kissing spot.

He turns around reading at as a hint, looks at her.

RIANA (CONT’D)
Yahan par sab couples chup chup kar
aate the.

They share a beat and he slowly sits down.

RAHUL
Aur tum?

RIANA
Obviously..
(memory pops in)
Meri best friend Amu wahan upar se
teachers par nazar rakti thi..aur..
(beat)
...I had my first kiss here.

Rahul holds her hand.

RAHUL
Ri.. Thank you.
(she raises her eyebrow)
Meri life badalne ke liye.

Rahul leans in to kisse her. She pulls away. Riana still a

bit stunned with what just happened.

RIANA
Rahul, ek second..
(still recovering)
yeh kya tha?

RAHUL
Kya tha matlab?
(a beat as he tries to
look in her eyes for an
answer)
You like me, right?

Riana takes a moment to gather what’s happening.

RAHUL (CONT’D)
Ri, mazaak mat karo..
(beat)
You--
 85.

RIANA
(shaking her head)
Nahin, mera matlab haan. I mean
waise nahin jaise tum soch rahe ...

A wave of realization crosses his face. He knows he’s been

misled.

RAHUL
(to himself)
Oh shit!! You--
(storming away)
Toh hum yahaan kya kar rahe hain
Ri? Shit!

Angry and embarrassed, he just turns around and starts to

walk back.

RIANA
Rahul kahaan ja rahe ho?

She follows him.

CORRIDOR AND STAIRCASE

Rahul runs down a staircase and Riana follows behind.

RIANA
Rahul ek second meri baat toh suno!

RAHUL
Just leave me alone.

RIANA
Rahul meri baat suno. So what,
tumse galti ho gayi!

RAHUL
Mujhse galti ho gayi? Mujhse galti
ho gayi?

RIANA
Haan, chilla kyoun rahe ho? Kabhi
kabhi doston mein aisa ho jata hai.

RAHUL
Kya ho jata hai?
(she tries to talk but he
cuts her)
--Mere saath toh aisa kabhi nahin
hua! Saat din pehle main tumhein
janta bhi nahin tha aur phir tum
aayi aur sabkuch.
(beat)
meri life, meri soch, mera
attitude, mera stupid hair style,
sab badal diya aur ab bol rahi ho--
 86.

RIANA
--Rahul tum uss sab ka galat matlab
nikaal rahe ho !

RAHUL
Bullshit Ri... Kab se mujhe hint pe
hint diye jaa rahi ho, aur ab aise
innocently behave kar--

RIANA
--Kaunsa hint??

RAHUL
(comes back to what’s
playing in his head)
Kissing spot pe kya picture dikhane
le gayi thi?

RIANA
Tumhein apna school dikha rahi thi
God damn it! Aur agar tumne uska ye
ghatiya matlab nikal liya toh mein
meri kya galti hai?

A quick beat.

RAHUL
Oh You’re right! Galti toh meri
hai. Mujhe laga ki you.. You liked
me!

RIANA
(now snaps and screams)
-- Haan ... but as a friend Rahul!

RAHUL
Bull shit Ri ! You led me on. Tum
hamesha yahin chahti thi ki main
tumhare peeche pecche bhagoo... ab
toh khush ho jao tumhare peeche
India tak bhaag aaya.

RIANA
Tum har baat ka galat matlab kyun
nikaal rahe ho Rahul?

RAHUL
Thank God ki tumhari har baat ka
sahi matlab mujhe ab samajh mein aa
raha hai.
(beat)
You know what ... just forget it.

He storms off.She follows him in a hurry.

 87.

99 EXT. SCHOOL - MOMENTS LATER 99

Rahul comes pacing out of the school, he doesn’t look around.

A car comes screeching next to his feet. He doesn’t pay much
attention and continues to walk.. Just as he takes a few
steps, he hears a familiar voice.

MRS.KAPOOR
RAHULLL!!!

He turns around, everything to him feels slower as if it is

not reality, and he wishes it’s not.

CUT TO:

Mrs.Kapoor gets out of the car all nervous and curious.

RAHUL
(dumbstruck)
Mom!!

MRS.KAPOOR
(still can’t believe what
she’s seeing)
Tum yahan kya kar rahe ho?!

RAHUL
..Ahh..ghar aa raha tha.

MRS.KAPOOR
(she’s almost choked with
nervousness)
India mein kya kar rahe ho??

RAHUL
(a beat as he quickly
thinks)
Surprise mom..
(she doesn’t know what to
make out of this)
Aapko surprise dene wala tha..

MRS.KAPOOR
What?

RAHUL
..Remember main bol raha tha ki
aapko surprise dene wala hoon.

MRS.KAPOOR
Haan but ...

RIANA (O.C.)
Rahul!!!

Riana comes pacing down to see if all’s okay

 88.

RIANA
I’m sorry, Rahul tum theek ho na??

MRS. KAPOOR
(angry / softly)
Yeh kya ho raha hai?

RAHUL
(knows his mom’s gonna
freak out quickly starts
to explain)
Mom main aapko sab kuch samjhata
hun..
(introduces them)
Riana.. Mom.. Mom ... Riana.

RIANA
Hello Aunty.

Mrs.Kapoor looks at her, she can’t understand a thing..Riana

gives Rahul a worried look.

RAHUL
Mom, main aur mere kuch colleagues
ek research project ke liye India
aa rahe the...toh..toh miane socha
main aapko surprise de doon..
Isiliye maine aapko pehle nahin
bataya.
(she’s not really
convinced at this point)
..Aaj subah hi land kiya aur main
ghar hi aane wala tha..
(beat)
Magar aap aap toh..yahin aa gaye

Mrs.Kapoor looks in his eyes for truth

MRS.KAPOOR
Tum..
(processing all the info
and verifying)

RAHUL
I love you mom.. really.. I just
wanted to surprise you...

MRS.KAPOOR
Oh babyy
(hugs him)
I’m so sorry..

MRS.KAPOOR
How sweet!!
(to Riana)
Meri toh ek second ke liye jaan hi
rukh gayi thi..
(slaps rahul on the arm)
(MORE)
 89.

MRS.KAPOOR (cont'd)
Don’t ever do this again. Main dad
ko phone karti hun, lets go home
for lunch..
(back to Riana)
Please join us for lunch..
(Riana doesn’t know wat to
say)
Riana right??

Riana looks at Rahul.

100 EXT. STREETS (INDIA) - DAY 100

All three of them in the S-Class. No one says anything.

Quiet. Riana finds this silence extremely odd.

101 EXT. KAPOOR’S BUNGALOW - DAY 101

Establishing shot of the Kapoor’s Bungalow

102 INT. DINING KAPOOR’S BUNGALOW - DAY 102

Various family pictures of Kapoor’s are hung on the wall and

it’s obvious that with time they’ve only grown further apart.
They all sit in an opulent dining room far from each other.
It is the exact opposite of Riana’s house. A Butler stands
with a trolley full of food items. Riana notices the house
and a few quirky details, it’s obvious why Rahul became
obsessive.

MRS.KAPOOR
Mmmmm.. what a wonderful surprise.
Mujhe kal raat ko he tumhara hint
samajh jana chaiye tha.. How
foolish of me!

Rahul fakes a smile.

MR.KAPOOR
Tum dono ... Tum dono kab se saath
mein kaam kar rahe ho?

Before Riana can say something--

RAHUL
Ek saal hua hai.

MR.KAPOOR
(mumbles to himself)
Ek saal ..
(to Rahul?)
Yeh India mein kya project hai?
 90.

RAHUL
Research..ahh..Micro housing par.
Woh kya hai ke Marshall & Fox
India mein invest karna chahte the
to isliye ..

MR.KAPOOR
--Kis company ke saath collabortae
kar rahe ho?

This time he’s got him. A silent beat. Mrs.Kapoor signals

Mr.Kapoor to stop.

MRS.KAPOOR
(to Riana)
Aisa nahi lagta ki inhein
businessman nahin CBI official hona
chaiye tha?

Rahul is all awkward getting these directions in front of

Riana.

MR.KAPOOR (CONT’D)
(notices him for another
beat)
Baby, chew your food, don’t swallow
(beat)
32 times!

Mr. Kapoor looks disgusted.

MRS. KAPOOR
I’m sorry but I’m very disappointed
with your new haircut.
Aise lagta hai jaise is bechare ko
kisine electric shock de diya ho ..
Haina?
(to Rahul)
Well it’s certainly not Vidal
Sasoon!

Mr.Kapoor looks like he coudn’t care less. riana gives a fake

smile. SILENCE, a mobile BEEPS, it’s Riana’s.

RIANA
(looks at it)
Site visit ka reminder hai
(they exchange looks)
Humein chalna chaiye.

MR.KAPOOR
Main meeting pe jaa rahan hun, tum
dono ko lift de doon?

RAHUL
Ahh..Nahin dad thanks! .. I’ll
drive.
 91.

103 EXT. KAPOOR’S BUNGALOW - EVENING 103

The car drives off the bungalow. Mrs.Kapoor waves goodbye.

104 EXT. ROAD - EVENING 104

We see them through smudged window glass, they sit quietly in

the car not talking to each other.

105 EXT. RIANA’S HOUSE - EVENING 105

The car comes and stops outside Riana’s house. A moment of

the most awkward silence...Riana turns to him almost to say
something

RAHUL
Nice! Toh hamare beech jo kuch bhi
hua ... woh sab ek dost ki tarah?

RIANA
Kya hua hai hamare beech Rahul?

RAHUL
Jab tumne mujhe apne saath India
bulaya, toh that was as a friend?

RIANA
Ofcourse! Tumhe ek break ki
zaroorat thi.
(beat)
Tumne meri itni madat ki .. Ki agar
main tumhare liye kuch kar ----

RAHUL
Ehsaan lauta rahi thi?

RIANA
Nahi
(beat)
Rahul main tumhe mislead nahi karna
chahti thi. I just wanted to take
care of you.

RAHUL
I can take care of myself Riana,
main 25 saal ka hoon.

RIANA
Aur phir bhi apne parents se jooth
bol rahe ho?

Rahul feels hurt and betrayed... unlocks Riana’s seat belt,

signalling her to get off.

She opens the door and steps off

the car. MUSIC FADES IN. PBS - 5.
 92.

106 INT. RIANA’S HOUSE - EVENING 106

Riana walks in, Nicole knew this was coming.

OMITTED

*Rahul drives alone for a while. He sees the luggage in the

rear view mirror.

*OMITTED

*OMITTED

*Riana’s Bathroom - Next to an ash tray lies a carton of

freshly opened cigarettes. She’s smoking with her mother and
petting a dog. Riana passes on the cigarette.

RIANA
Life itni complicated kyoun hai
mum?

A beat of silence.

RIANA
--I can’t believe aapko uski
feelings ke baare mein mujh se
zyaada pata tha.

NICOLE
(smiles / been there done
that)
It’s going to be okay.

Riana puts her head on Nicole’s shoulder. We let them share a

private moment...BUT there’s a KNOCK on the door. Riana
quickly puts off the cigarette while Nicole hides the ash
tray and sprays air freshener. The dog starts to BARK.

PHIL (O.S.)
Open the door. Main jaanta hun tum
andar kya kar rahe ho

107 INT. KAPOOR’S BUNGALOW MASTER BEDROOM - NIGHT 107

Rahul stands at the doorway and notices Mrs.Kapoor in front

of the dressing mirror on a rotating stool, She’s DRYING her
hair. The TV PLAYS ‘Desperate Housewives’ in the background.
Rahul enters the room. She notices him, a bit surprised.

MRS.KAPOOR
hello babyyyy ! Site visit kaisi
thi?

RAHUL
(sheepishly)
Theek thi.
(beat)
(MORE)
 93.

RAHUL (cont'd)
Mom main aapko kuch bataana chahta
hoon.

MRS.KAPOOR
Ofcourse .. Sure!

Before Rahul can get a word in edgewise.. Mrs. Kapoor lifts

her right hand with orange nail paint and her left hand with
blue.

MRS. KAPOOR
Pehle tum mujhe batao. ye ya ye?
(ref blue paint)
Ye na?
(ref orange)
This is so average .. I like to be
unique. Don’t you?

Mr.Kapoor enters.

MR.KAPOOR
Oh look who’s here ... Mr. Surprise
himself.

MR.KAPOOR
Tum wapas kab jaa rahe ho?

RAHUL
(stops/ turns around)
5th ko.

MR.KAPOOR
Good, Bulani aur Shah agle hafte
tak shaayad deal lock kar dein.
Main 4th ko unhein dinner pe bulane
ki soch raha hun.

MRS.KAPOOR
Unki biwiya bhi aayengi?

MR.KAPOOR
Tum aane waali ho na?

Mrs. Kapoor ignores the comment and looks towards Rahul

MRS. KAPOOR
Tum kya keh rahe the beta?

MR.KAPOOR
Surprise us!

RAHUL
Nahi .. Nothing important.

Disillusioned, he steps out.

 94.

108 INT. KAPOOR’S BUNGALOW - RAHUL’S ROOM - NIGHT 108

MUSIC CONTINUES. Rahul walks into his room and looks at his
parents through his window, he wonders if he’s going to be

11-12
exactly like them. He walks upto the window and shuts the
curtain. The screen splits into two, one side being day 11
and the other day 12.

day
Lost again

108A PT1 & PT2 INT. KAPOOR’S BUNGALOW (RAHUL’S ROOM) - MORNING 108A PT1 & PT2

DAY 11 & 12 - He’s lying in the same position, hasn’t been

able to sleep. His phone rings. It’s Riana. He lets it ring.

INT. BRAGANZA’S HOUSE - RIANA’S ROOM - MORNING

Day 11 - Riana holds the phone to her ear. It rings for a

while and then gets disconnected. She wonders if she could
have done anything to make him feel better.

Day 12 - With FOIL in her hair, Riana holds the phone between
her ear and the shoulder and feeds the fish in the aquarium

looks at the screen but can not answer.

NIGHT 12 - He drives alone at night - Next to him are all the

pictures he took w7ith the camera - 1) Riana and him at his
apartment. 2) Riana packing his Luggage. 3) Riana and him in
the cab. 4) Picture of a picture from Riana’s room when she
was a kid doing jazz.

108F PT1 & PT2 INT. KAPOOR’S BUNGLOW - RAHUL’S ROOM - NIGHT 108F PT1 & PT2

NIGHT 11 - Rahul is alone in his bedroom, in his tee and

shorts. He walks around his bed looking down at his feet. The
television on the side table has been on forever.

NIGHT 12 - He opens his locker to keep these photos and sees

the silver medals he’d won in the past. He looks at them and
wonders if all his efforts have ever made a difference to his
parents.

108G PT1 & PT2 INT. BRAGANZA’S HOUSE - BATHROOM - NIGHT 108G PT1 & PT2

NIGHT 11 - BATHROOM - Riana sits on the edge of the bath tub

petting her dog.
 95.

NIGHT 12 - Riana sees her picture as a child doing jazz. She

does a jazz step in her room but it doesn’t have the same
energy as the school performance.

PBS-5 ENDS.

109A INT. KAPOOR’S BUNGLOW - RAHUL’S ROOM - NIGHT 109A

Rahul’s getting ready for the dinner. Mr.Kapoor knocks at the

door and walks in. Rahuls deciding between 2 ties.. Shows
them both to Mr. Kapoor. He choses one and starts to knot the
tie for Rahul as he speaks to him There’s a proximity
between them which makes rahul rather uncomfortable.

MR.KAPOOR
Rahul, tum jaante ho ki hum dono ke
liye ye kitna important din hai?
(an awkward look exchange)
Is deal ke baad tumhare career ko
jo shuruwat milegi you can’t even
imagine
(beat)
I’ve worked very hard for it.
(comes to the main point)
And by the way, shah,
Mr.Hatiramanai ki beti ke liye
tumse baat karega, just listen to
him. We’ll take one step at a time.
it’s also very important.
(pats him)
You look good.

Rahul can’t help but feel the pressure of this moment, he can
not look him in the eye.

day 13
‘Chopsticks’

110 INT. KAPOOR’S BUNGALOW DINING - NIGHT 110

An elaborate Chinese dinner setup for The Bulani’s and THE

SHAH’S with their 14 YEAR OLD SON. Shah’s as a couple look
sophisticated but superficial and they avoid talking or even
looking at each other and their son looks just the way we
have seen Rahul when he was 14.
 96.

Mr. & Mrs. Bulani sit on either side of Rahul and the Shah’s
opposite them with their son in the middle. Mr. & Mrs. Kapoor
sit at the head and foot of the table respectively. Everyone
raises their glasses to celebrate the deal. They move onto
dinner. Rahul picks up his fork, Mrs Kapoor is quick to
notice, hands him the chopsticks, Rahul takes a moment and
then takes them. Mrs Shah doesn’t want their son to look
inappropriate, she passes him the sticks too. He and Rahul
share a look.

MR.KAPOOR
Oh! I have to tell you, Bulani
Sahab humein opera dikhane Caesar
Palace le gaye the..It was out of
this world. Really!

MRS. KAPOOR
(overlapping a bit)
Aww... I cant tell you how
wonderful it was... Maine toh
Vegas airport pe hi “top 10
classical” ki cd le li.

MR.BULANI
(showing off)
The Mozart. Beautiful.

MRS.BULANI
Honey..It was Beethoven.

MR. BULANI
Eat your dinner haan darling!

Mrs. Shah looks at her, Mrs. Bulani decides not to interfere.

MR.BULANI
(notices Rahul)
Rahul my boy ! Kya baat hai? Udhas
lag rahe ho? lagta hai kuch
mahinon se ‘pizza’ nahin khaya.
(winks and smiles)
It’s our little joke. Kyoun meri
advice nahin use ki?

MR.KAPOOR
Obviously ki hogi. Aap dono ki
nahin sunega toh kiski sunega.

MR.SHAH
By the way, advice se yaad aaya,
Mrs. Kapoor, market down hai,
diamonds mein invest karne ka sahi
time hai.

MR.BULANI
Arrey Shah sahab, great minds think
alike--
(MORE)
 97.

MR.BULANI (cont'd)
(to Mrs. Bulani)
Darling show them the finger.

Everybody is stunned for a second, all heads turn towards

her. Mrs.Bulani really not interested in the conversation
however raises just her ring finger. Mrs.Kapoor makes the
expected sounds. Mrs.Shah checks her ring and surely looks
disappointed.

MRS KAPOOR
Tiffany’s???

MR.BULANI
It’s a big rawk, just like my big--

Mrs Shah laughs.

MR. BULANI
(stops)
--Ohh, sorry..nawty jokes not
allowed.

They all crack up except Mrs.Bulani and Rahul. Mrs. Bulani

puts her hand down and puts it on Rahul’s thigh. Rahul is in
no mood for this, he gives her a look but she won’t stop.

MR.KAPOOR
Bulani sahab, mazakia hain!

MR.SHAH
Waise Rahul, tumhare liye bhi ek
suggestion hai jaane se pehle
Sukhmani Hatiramani se mil lo.
Hatiramani ji aaj kal suitors dekh
rahe hain.

MR. BULANI
Haan bade investor hain, aage
business ke liye bhi accha rahega.

MRS.KAPOOR
So true DK. Ab toh shaadi karne ki
umar ho gayi hai iski.

Mrs.Bulani continues to feel him up under the table. Rahul’s

awkward and begins to get agitated.

MR.BULANI
Aur tumhein kuch aise tips doonga
ki woh kisi aur ki taraf mudh kar
bhi nahin dekhegi.

He winks.

MRS. SHAH
Haan suna hai aap humesha he ladies
ke beech mein famous rahein hain...
 98.

MR.BULANI
(justifying)
Mrs. Shah rehne dijiye. Ab kahan..
woh toh bas ye hai..din raat mere
saath rehna chahti hai.

But at the moment, Mrs.Bulani’s can’t take her hand off

Rahul. She moves her legs closer to Rahul’s and her hand up
to his crotch.

MR.BULANI (CONT’D)
Bus jakad ke pakde rehti hai, can’t
take her hands off me. For her it’s
all about loving her husband!

He laughs at his joke, the Kapoors join in for support. Rahul

has had enough, he picks up a fork and Mr.Kapoor notices
this. Rahul hits her hand with the fork - hard, she makes a
noise and quickly brings the hand up.

MRS KAPOOR
Kya hua?

MR.KAPOOR
Nahin kuch nahin, I think Mrs.
Bulani ko haath mein Moach aa gayi.

MRS BULANI
I did not.

MRS. KAPOOR
But moach...haath mein..

Mrs Shah laughs.

MR.KAPOOR
(to Mrs Kapoor)
Yes moach..ahh.. Can you organize
some ice please?

MRS.BULANI
No it’s okay.
MRS.KAPOOR MRS.BULANI $
Can I get you some ice. No, It’s okay. $

MRS.KAPOOR
Do you want my napkin?

MRS.BULANI
(definitive)
No, I am FINE!

Mr.Kapoor diverts the attention to the main topic.

MR.KAPOOR (CONT’D)
It’s okay, theek ho jayega.
(changes the topic)
(MORE)
 99.

MR.KAPOOR (CONT’D)
By the way Mr.Shah, humari
collaboration ko le kar Rahul kafi
eager hai. He’s got some great
plans for us.

MR.SHAH
Really? we’d love to know.

MR.BULANI
Haan haan, humein bhi batao bhai,
apne ye bade plans.

Rahul keeps quiet for a moment. Everyone is waiting to hear

what he’ll say. Mr. Kapoor gives him a look.

RAHUL
Actually sir, mere koi plans nahin
hain.

An awkward beat. Everybody looks at Mr. Kapoor.

MR.KAPOOR
(awkward laugh)
Modest kid
(looks at Mr.Bulani)
Nahin?
(back to Rahul)
Rahul, apne project ke baare mein
batao - Micro housing research..
The Next big thing.

Everybody looks back at Rahul. Rahul calmly looks at Shah and

Bulani. Takes a beat.

RAHUL
(straight forward)
Dad woh jhoot tha.

A quick uncomfortable beat.

MRS. KAPOOR
(fake laugh)
Good joke. Marshall & Fox ne India
mein ise ek bahut bade job ke liye
bheja hai.

They all try to be impressed but can’t help feel the weight
of this moment.

RAHUL
Mom, the truth is, mere paas job
hai hi nahin aur isi liye main
India mein hun.

Everyone looks at him.

MRS.KAPOOR MR.KAPOOR $
What rubbish? What do you mean? $
 100.

RAHUL
(looks directly at his
dad)
I mean I lost my job dad. Aur itna
hi nahin, aapke Vegas se jaane ke
baad ek raat maine itni pee li ki
maine nashe mein shaadi kar li.

This is a big one!!

MRS.KAPOOR MR. KAPOOR $
Oh my god...oh god.. What? Kis se? $

RAHUL
Riana se.

MR.KAPOOR
Tumhari colleague??

RAHUL
Woh bhi jhoot tha! Woh ek hair-
stylist hai.

MRS.KAPOOR
(mini stroke)
Tumne hajaam se shaadi kar li!!
hajaam se!!

Mrs shah laughs.

RAHUL
Don’t overreact mom hum woh shaadi
annul kar rahe hain.

MRS.KAPOOR
Divorce...Tum divorce le rahe ho?

Everybody on the table starts to discuss..

MR.BULANI
Nahin Nahin it’s annulment. Main
smajhata hun aapko, maine bhi do
saal pehle--

MR. KAPOOR
Everybody just calm down..Ye sab
hasi mazak tha.. He’s young, He’s
had a little fun..

Mrs.Kapoor who’s still recovering from the shock continues..

MRS. KAPOOR
Sweety, hum tumhare liye yahaan ek
acchi ladki dhoondenge.

MR.BULANI
Tumhari maa bilkul sahi keh rahi
ha, kal hi tum Sukhmani Hatirmani
se milo!!
(MORE)
 101.

MR.BULANI (cont'd)
Let’s face it, chahe woh jaisi bhi
ho ek Hajaam se toh acchi hi hogi!

Everybody on the table agrees with him.

MR. SHAH
Ahh, yes right

RAHUL
(to Bulani)
Just shut up!!

Everybody is stunned.

RAHUL (CONT’D)
Aap. Aap mujhe relationships ki
advice denge? Kuch der pehle aapki
biwi ------

MR.KAPOOR
(strictly)
--Rahul enough! Guests ke saath
aise behave karte hain? Mr. Bulani
I apologize.

MR. BULANI
Its Alwright! Its Alwright.

MR KAPOOR
Rahul, bahar jaao get some air.

RAHUL
Dad, main kahin nahin jaa raha.

This is the first time he’s ever stood up to his dad. It

takes a moment for both of them to realise the change in this
equation.

MR.KAPOOR
Rahul, hum kal araam se baat karte
hain.

RAHUL
(extremely annoyed)
--Hum baat karte hi kahan hain dad?
Aap bolte hain aur main sunta hoon
... usse baat karna nahi kehte
hai...
(beat)
Actually you know what, aaj baat
kar hi lete hain, lets talk!!
Bataiye, kya problem hai aapko
mujhse.

MRS.KAPOOR
Rahul!! Badon se aise baat karte
hain?
 102.

RAHUL
Kaun bade mom, app ho jo pichle 10
saal se 35 ke lagne ki koshish kar
rahe ho ya dad jo bachpan se mujhe
bas yahi yaad dilate aaye hain ki
I’m a total failure.
(beat)
Ye galat hai, woh galat hai...
Galtiyaan nikaalne ke alaave kabhi
kuch aur diya hai aapne mujhe??

MR.KAPOOR
Look at his oddasity, bacchpan se
lekar aaj tak ise jo kuch bhi
chaiye tah isse wooh sab diya gaya
hai--

RAHUL
- Jo mujhe chaiye tha, Really?
(beat)
Dad, aapne mujhe woh sab diya hai
jo aap dena chahte the, taki main
aapke jaisa ban sakun. Lekin na to
main aapke jaisa hun aur na hin
mujhe banana hai aapke jaisa..

MR.BULANI
Mr. Kapoor ek second ek second..
Main ise sambhalta hun.. Rahul beta
dekho aisa hai..

RAHUL
Arrey Paagal ho kya..
(he gets up in
frustartion)
mujhe nahin apni biwi ko sambhalo..
Woh aapko nahin mujhe jakad ke
bethti hai.

This shuts up Mr.Bulani for good he looks at Mrs.Bulani.

MR.KAPOOR MRS.KAPOOR $
Rahul just shut up!! Dhang se behave karo!! $

RAHUL
Aur kitna behave karun mom. Jacket
theek karo, tie doosri pehno, baal
spike karo, business join karo,
chew dheere se karo, chopsticks use
karo?
(feeling absolutely
claustrophobic, he vents
out)
Thak gaya hun main!!!
(beat)
Ye meri life hai aur mein khana
chopsticks se khaun, fork se ya
haath se yeh mera decision hai! SO
PLEASE!!
(MORE)
 103.

RAHUL (cont'd)
(slightly softer)
Let - Me - Be / Let - Me - Breathe!

Everyone is shocked with this completely unexpected outburst.

The 14 year old kid feels inspired, this is the best speech
he’s heard - EVER!! Just then completely missing the point

MRS.KAPOOR
Par chopsticks mein kya kharaabi
hai?

Shah’s son looks at her with disbelief. Rahul shakes his head
with exasperation and realises they haven’t understood a word
he just said. He gets up and gently pushes his chair back in
place..

RAHUL
(to everyone politely)
Have a wonderful meal.

He walks away with his back to everyone. We stay on the

stunned guests, The kid slams his chopsticks on the table.
The Shah’s slap him on the head for misbehaving.

111 EXT. KAPOOR’S BUNGLOW - NIGHT 111

He walks away from the bungalow, the western classical music

can still be heard from inside. He sits in the car and drives
off, leaving the bungalow behind.

112 EXT. ROAD - NIGHT 112

Rahul drives alone at night.

113 EXT. RIANA’S HOUSE - NIGHT 113

He parks his car next to Riana’s house and walks up to the

door and rings the bell. Nicole opens it. Rahul knows that
she knows. An awkward beat but Nicole smiles.

NICOLE
Room mein pack kar rahi hai.

114 INT. RIANA’S BEDROOM - NIGHT 114

She’s packing her luggage as Rahul enters her room. She look
at him. A beat

RAHUL
I’m sorry

RIANA
Please Rahul, mujhe embarrass mat
karo
 104.

RAHUL
No really , I am!

RIANA
Main bhi itni stupid hoon, hamesha
limit ke bahar chali jaati hoon.
Maine tumhe hurt kiya, uske liye
I’m really sorry.

Grandma opens the door and interupts their conversation

GRANDMA
Ayyyyy Cutie pie

RAHUL
Hi granny.

RIANA
(to rahul)
Bahar chalte hain

CUT TO:

115 EXT. RIANA’S HOUSE - NIGHT 115

They both sit on the staircase outside Riana’s house. There’s

still some unresolved chemistry in the air.

RIANA
Rahul, tum mere woh dost ho jis se
main apne screwed up relationships
discuss karna chahti hun, main
nahin chati ki hum khud he ek
screwed up relationship ban kar reh
jaayein
(beat)
Aur is waqt, main kisi ke saath
nahi rehna chahti..even if it means
with someone as wonderful as you..

He searches her eyes to see the truth.

RAHUL
Phir jhoota compliment.

RIANA
Nahin!
(holds his hand)
I love you sooo much. Really. Lekin
sirf ek dost ki tarah.

RAHUL
Yahi toh problem hai. Maine dost se
pyaar kiya aur tumne pyaar se
dosti.

A beat.
 105.

RIANA
Problem sirf ye hai ki tum ek kadam
aage chaley gaye ho aur mujhe
tumhein ek kadam wapas lana hai.

RAHUL
--Ri it’s not that easy.

RIANA
(teary eyed)
Koshish toh kar sakte hain.

He looks at her, she’s got teary eyes.

RAHUL
Tum rote huye itni cute lagti ho ki
main na bhi nahin bol sakta.

She smiles and hugs him.

RIANA
I’m really sorry I hurt you.. i
really am.

A moment.. A beat too long!

RAHUL
Pehle toh itna paas bethti ho aur
phir bolti ho ki mujhe tumse galat
idea milte hain.

She chuckles and slaps him on the arm.

RIANA
Do you want a hug?

He nods and hugs her they share a sweet moment.

RIANA
Toh ye electric shock hairstyle
badalne ke liye mom ne tumhe Vidaal
Sasoon nahi bheja?

RAHUL
Philhaal toh shock main unhe deke
aa raha hoon.

RIANA
Matlab?

RAHUL
Matlab ... I told them

RIANA
Nooooooo !
 106.

RAHUL
Sab .. Mere job ke baare mein ..
hamari shaadi ke baare mein ..
Actually unke har ek annoyinh aadat
ke baare mein! Sab!

RIANA
Toh ab?

RAHUL
Ab kya ... main apni choice ki tie
pehnoonga ..

RIANA
Wow! What fun!

RAHUL
Khaana jab chahoon swallow
karoonga.

RIANA
(imitating mrs.kapoor)
No baby ! Chew your food 32 times.

117 EXT. ROADS - NIGHT 117

PBS - 6 - MUSIC from above feathers into the sounds of the
night. The wind rustles through Rahul’s hair as he drives a
convertible with the roof down. There is a sense of calm as
he breathes in his victory. He’s sad as well as happy. We see
him drive through a series of beautiful locations and we hear
his composed voice once again--

RAHUL (V.O.)
(very casual - no
schmaltz)
kabhi kabhi life main aisa lagta
hai, ki hum sachmuch ud sakte hain.
Aisa lagta hai ki yeh ek mauka sirf
hamare liye banaya gaya hai ... aur
woh raat bhi sirf mere liye banayi
gayee thi.

117A EXT. WORLI SEA FACE - EARLY MORNING 117A

He steps off the car, walks a few steps and then SCREAMS with
all his will, just the way we saw him in Gubbare.

Aur woh subah usse kahin zyaada

khoobsurat thi ... jaisa maine
socha tha..

A beautiful sunrise and a car drives against it.

 14
107.

day
A New Dawn

118 INT. KAPOOR’S BUNGALOW MASTER ROOM - EARLY MORNING 118

RAHUL (V.O.)
Mujhe aisa bhi laga ki shaayad uss
raat maine kuch zyaada hi bol diya.
Par I hope ek din mom dad mujhe
samajh paayege.

..track onto - the note - I’m sorry I hurt you .. Hope you
understand me one day.

RAHUL LEAVES HIS HOUSE WITH THE LUGGAGE

SHOT OF A PLANE LANDING

SHOT OF A TAXI DRIVING ACROSS

119 CITY HALL 119

(NOTE - DIFFERENT DAY NUMBERS CONTINUE TO SHOW UP WITH EACH

LOCATION CHANGE)

INT. LAWYER’S OFFICE - MOMENTS LATER

They both sign the Annulment papers.

RAHUL (V.O.)
Agli subah hum dono Vegas mein the,
annulment ke liye.. and for better
or worse Riana aur main ab husband
aur wife nahi .. Sirf dost hai.

Riana and Rahul sit in a park .. Where Riana tries to hook

up rahul with different girls.

RAHUL (V.O.)
Aur woh tab se try kar rahi hai ki
woh mere liye kisi aur dhoondh le.
Kahin pe bhi shuru ho jaati hai ..
And its really embarrassing.
(beat)
Par mujhe nahi chahiye koi aur coz
I really love her.
 108.

RAHUL IN HIS NEW OFFICE SPACE.

RAHUL (V.O.)
Aur mujhe yeh samajh mein nahi aata
ki mujh mein problem kya hai? Ab
toh mujhe achha job bhi mil gaya
hai ... top 10 mein nahi hai par
mujhe photography ke liye chutti
lena allowed hai

RAHUL CLICKS PICTURES OF RIANA AT THE BIG DIG PLACE

RAHUL (V.O.)
And obviously meri favorite model--

RIANA CRYING, WIPES HER NOSE WITH HIS SHIRT (RAHUL’S

APARTMENT)

RAHUL AND RIANA STROLL ON THE SIDE WALK NEXT TO THE CHAPEL
THEY GOT MARRIED AT.

Well sochta hun shaayad future

better hoga. Par phir ye bhi sochta
hun ye ki ye time bhi itna bura
nahin hai yaar..life perfect nahin
hai par main khush hun... I’m
really happy!!
(beat)
Aur jahan tak rahi Riana ki baat,
hum aksar chapel cross karte rehte
hain aur mujhe lagta hai main kabhi
na kabhi toh use andar le jaane ke
liye convince kar hi dunga!!

Continuing to talk they walk, We let them walk and we move

away to reveal the CHAPEL with the ELVIS shaking his legs...

...THE BEGINNING
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