City of Dreams (2019–…): Season 2, Episode 7 - The Great Debate - full transcript

-And here's the Marathi card.
-Okay.

-Keep the English ones for Delhi.
-Yes.

-Marathi cards are for our people.
-Okay.

Yes.

-And this...
-Hello, uncle.

Hello.

-Uncle, where's Poornima?
-Inside.

-All right.
-Hey, Lipakshi.

Give our simple bride
some attention.

Jazz her up.

Absolutely.



-And listen.
-Yes?

I want her to be absolutely Indian.

None of the western business.

Those... What do they call it?

Cycle pushers. Not those.

"Pedal pushers."

-Absolutely, I'll do it.
-Yes, yes.

-Fine.
-A cycle has pedals, right?

Right.

-Hi.
-Hi.

-I brought you medicine for pain.
-Are you mad?

-Hey, it's an emergency after all.
-Everyone is at home, Lipakshi.

Look, I've closed the door.

What will you do about the smell?



Done? Scaredy cat.

Nice, right?

Give it here.

"Poornima..." No.

"Pournima...

"You can't marry that boy.

"He's from a different caste.

"And there's no place for love
in our house."

That's how he does.

What love, love, love
are you talking about?

First, marriage happens.

Love will come.

Love will come!

And if it doesn't come,

then pickle your feelings
and seal them in a bottle.

Will my life pass like this,
Lipakshi?

Poorni, your life is in your hands.

Really?

Grab life by the balls.

Yuck!

Mad you are!

Okay.

I'll do whatever you tell me. Yes.

Really?

-Kiss me.
-Are you mad?

If you don't, I will.
Kiss me. Come on.

Have you come
with a plan to seduce me?

Exactly.

You're absolutely crazy.

First, you used to think
you love Mahesh.

And now you're marrying
a person you don't even know.

Fuck, man! Seriously.

This was my only opportunity
to tell you.

What?

That, Poornima...

you're a lesbian.

I don't like that word.

Once you understand yourself,
you won't find this word dirty.

I'm confused. I don't know.

You're always confused, darling.

It was nice.

Because this is love?

Good morning,
citizens of Mayanagari.

Only in this city, there's more drama
in politics than Bollywood.

Here's the latest.

Our CM Poornima Gaikwad
has invited her ex-husband,

also known as Mahesh Aravle,

for a one-on-one
American-style debate.

Can you believe it?

Our CM gives nice surprises,

but the billion-dollar question is

will Mr. Communist Aravle accept
this challenge?

I'm sure the people of Mumbai
are eager to find out

the truth behind
the leaked picture.

When did this wedding take place
and how?

You shouldn't go.

You've said this five times
in the past ten minutes.

Will you tell me the reason?

Because Poornima wants you to go.

-What if I also want this?
-Understand the matter.

She's thought of something
and called you.

Poornima can never win this debate.

Unless...

you're hiding something from me.

Mahesh, listen to me.

Don't go.

I do what I think is right.

Even if I look wrong.

Madam...

Amit hasn't left the room
since yesterday.

He hasn't even eaten food.

Amit.

Amit, I'm sorry.

Please open the door.

Amit!

Damn!

This supermall
can be seen clearly.

-Even the security guard can be seen.
-This is technology, my friend.

In order to make the job easy

I've highlighted only those houses
which we have to target.

And the names in the list

have been marked on the maps
for the locality.

You've planned this quite well.

It's scientific.

Earlier, along with the target,
people around also used to die.

Now they won't die.

Is the date final?

Shambhu will begin on May 25th.

After two days, on May 27th,
it'll be Babar's turn.

Clear?

And, friends...

no guns.

Only knives, iron and fire.

What is it, Babar?

Even after seeing the money,
you don't look happy.

Sir, do you know Wasim Khan?

Not him, but I know about him.

He came to meet me.
He was asking some questions.

Why?

Sir, he heard our boys talking
at Prabhakar Bar.

Hasn't he left the force
to join politics?

Yes, he's got a ticket
for the upcoming election.

Then why are you worried?

Sir, I know that dog very well.

Once he gets a whiff of something,

he doesn't back off from it.

Babar, we can't take any risks.

I don't want any problems
in the upcoming two weeks.

Which constituency's ticket
has he got?

Byculla.

Okay.

Fix a meeting with him.

I have an idea
after which he'll stop interfering.

And ask your boys
to stay in control.

Okay, sir.

Ladies and gentlemen,

please welcome our beloved CM,
Poornima Gaikwad.

Please.

Please.

Brothers and sisters,

I'm feeling very happy
in inviting you here.

This one-on-one debate
is happening for the first time

between our two leading
CM candidates.

The rules of the debate
are very simple.

Excuse me.

Before the debate begins,
I'd like to thank Aravle ji...

Mahesh.

I'd like to thank Mahesh...

for meeting me here

and giving me an opportunity
to put forth my views.

But, first of all,
I'd like to speak about that matter,

which I should have spoken about
14 years ago.

I'm sorry, Mahesh.

Forgive me.

Excuse me, ma'am...

I don't believe in forgiveness.

Especially ones made
14 years later.

And I haven't come here
to hear this.

Fine. I won't ask
for your forgiveness.

But I will definitely give you
the reason.

Did I perform the duties
of a good wife?

The answer is easy. No.

I couldn't be a good wife because
I was busy being a good daughter.

Let's bring the debate
to the real topic.

Like every Indian girl,
I'm a daughter first.

My first duty is towards my Baba.

Today, listen to the truth I've hidden
for the past 14 years, Mahesh.

When Baba found out
I've married you,

he ordered me
to never meet you again.

I protested a lot,
but he refused to accept it.

He kept reminding me over
and over again that I'm his daughter.

Why did Baba do that?

You can ask him yourself.

I don't want to blame Baba
by saying all this.

Please don't get me wrong.

Whatever I am today
is because of Baba.

Without Baba's blessings,

I wouldn't be able to last on
the CM's chair even for a minute.

A father's love
towards his daughter

can only be understood by a father
and a daughter.

I couldn't be a good wife.

But I did become
an obedient daughter.

How can I believe
this is the truth?

Please quiet down.

Let him speak.

How can I trust that this is true?

Can we please debate
political questions?

I told you. Go ask Baba. You'll get
the answers to all your questions.

The Poornima I knew

couldn't be emotionally blackmailed
so easily.

This has become a reality show.

Every person in this world
is emotional, Mahesh,

and that can be taken advantage of
as well.

You cursed RUP all your life.

Yet you've joined the party now.

Ma'am, please.

Even I can say, by taking advantage
of your anger against me,

RUP has exploited you emotionally.

Thank you.

Mahesh, I pray that we get a chance
to sit together again.

Then, putting our personal
issues aside,

we can discuss our plans
for this great state.

Let's focus on what is important.

There is some good news.

Softpac has processed
our loan application,

and it appears

that our cash-reserve problem
will be solved very soon.

We just need
to get the metro project.

Now I want all the project leaders

to come up with the proposals
about the cash flows

by tomorrow. Yeah? Then, Arv...

Such a tough guy.

Don't call me that.

Do you wanna do me?

Fuck!

Come on. You're such a tough guy.

Shut the fuck up, bitch!

Can't even get it up.

-Well done, ma'am.
-Thank you, Pal.

We must announce
the metro contract soon.

Yes, I know.

-The deadline has gone by.
-I know, Pal.

I'll get the papers ready
and get your sign...

I haven't decided yet.
I'll let you know.

-Now, please.
-Yes, ma'am.

If you want to ruin a good mood,
someone should call him.

You did an amazing job
at the debate today.

I was living with this burden
for many years.

I'm feeling good.

Poornima ji,
I need to ask you a favour.

Today is your lucky day.
Ask for anything.

Mushtaq is creating some problems
in my constituency.

He's going around telling everyone
that I'm a candidate only in name.

And whatever you're doing
is pretence.

What do you want?

If you lay the foundation stone
of the metro project in Byculla,

the right message can reach
the people there.

That's a brilliant idea.

Done.

You'll do it for real?

I told you
you can ask for anything today.

Tell me one thing, Ameya.

Was it also your plan
to humiliate Aravle in the debate?

It wasn't.

That idiot
isn't picking up my calls.

Vibha...

please sit down.

He's not picking up my calls.

If you knew your daughter
would tell the truth,

then why did you leak the photo?

This is politics, Vibha.

The bigger the risk,
the bigger the reward.

I did think that Poornima
would tell the truth,

but the way she put herself forward
as a daughter and a wife...

it was commendable.

She scored a point there.

If you're done praising your daughter,
may I ask something?

How will you stop Aravle?

He'll say
that you're behind all this.

What difference will it make
even if he does say it?

Ameya Rao Gaikwad will destroy
the party he created...

nobody will believe that.

I don't know about your reputation.

But this circus

will have a terrible impact
on my party.

I've asked you before, Ameya.

Have you done all this
in collusion with your daughter

in order to destroy my party?

-Vibha...
-Ameya.

You caused this mess.

So, you need to clean this up
as well.

Stop Aravle
from going to the press.

Sir.

Sir, at least give a statement.

Is Ms. Poornima lying,
or is it Mr. Aravle?

But why would Ms. Poornima lie?

To what extent
is Mr. Gaikwad involved in this?

Did Mr. Aravle and Mr. Gaikwad
meet before or after the debate?

Pass me the flatbread.

Shall I order anything else?

Eat, eat, eat.

Amazing.

Bhai, hello.

Thanks for coming.

Bhai, this is my family.

This is my wife, Zeenat.

This is Shahin.

-Afreen...
-Hello, hello. Come on.

Bhai.

I won't lie to you, bhai.

I've started smuggling again.

Amazing.

So, what should I do?

A shipment is coming.

In two weeks.

With your blessings,
if everything goes smoothly...

You do remember I never used to
accept bribes even when I was an SI?

It's not a bribe, bhai!

It's not a bribe.

If you look at it carefully,
it's an offer.

Just shift your focus from me.

In exchange... one minute.

Mushtaq bhai.

Please come.

Sit down here.

In exchange, Mushtaq bhai
shall support you in Byculla.

What did you say?

Mushtaq bhai, please tell him.

Wasim bhai...

even God can't stop you
from winning in Byculla.

Just let me do my job peacefully.

Yes, Tripathi ji.

Yes, even I'm proud.

Yes. You're absolutely right.

-Hey, Mom.
-Amit?

-You came out of your room?
-I was angry.

I'm sorry.

Mom, you were awesome
in the debate.

Really?

Thank you.

Okay, Mom,
I'm going to the gym now.

At this time?
Isn't this a bit late?

Mom, this is not the ministry.

Gyms are open 24/7.

Very funny.

Be careful.

Mom, chill.
It's Amit Rao Maratha.

You're right.

-Hello, grandpa.
-Hi.

Hey. May you be victorious.

And don't call me grandpa.

I've just about turned 21.
I haven't even gotten married yet.

Yeah, right.

Your mom is a rock star.
You have a great role model.

I know. I have to go now.

-Bye.
-Amit.

-Yes?
-Your protein shake.

Oh. Thanks, Mom.

It's a really bad bruise.

Yes.

Then, putting our personal issues
aside,

we can discuss our plans
for this great state.

You two can become sisters.

One has brains
while the other has brawn?

Have you ever seen any politician
talking like this?

Looks like
a real person is talking.

Or else, our politicians...

don't even change their speeches.

-Tanya.
-Hmm?

-It's a CIS.
-Huh?

Cunt in sight.

Good joke.

Hi.

I thought I'd receive a call
from Papa.

"Dear, Arvind has broken off
the engagement."

-No, I... I wasn't...
-I'm sorry for that night.

I shouldn't have taken you.

The truth is that I wanted to...

remove that arrogant smile
from your face.

Well, you've succeeded.

Sorry.

By the way,
you can make donations as well.

I'm sorry?

I mean, why risk your life?

I mean,
you can raise an entire army.

Arvind,
just cutting a cheque isn't enough.

It's not enough to impart wisdom
sitting in your penthouse.

Tweeting hashtags against injustice
isn't enough.

Sometimes you have to get down
from your Mercedes

and get your hands dirty.

In your case... your BMW.

I think I'm in love with you.

Okay.

What your response could be...

if I had written
an entire book on it...

even then
I wouldn't have guessed this.

There's no one like you
in this world.

This is my response.

Okay.

I'll see you.

Okay.

Bye.

Heading home?

No, I'm leaving for good.

What?

I don't understand
how you can do this.

What did I do, Rahul?

On the one hand, you're running
this app, saving lives.

On the other hand,
you're kissing the person

because of whom
lives have been lost.

Rahul, he's got a clean chit
in the preliminary investigation

and you know that.

I've grown up hearing
all types of stories, Rahul.

You know who my dad is.

Many people think that the reason
for all the problems in this country

are its rich people.

I can understand their feelings,

but that doesn't mean that I will
believe every allegation they make.

We all have our own beliefs.

Even I have mine.

And I'm sorry.

Are you sure
you didn't tell her anything?

How do I believe you?

Ma'am,
I've never broken your trust.

You may leave, Purushottam.

What will happen to Asha?

She is of no value to us.

Whatever needs to be done with her,
Hejmadi will do it.

They'll kill her.
Ma'am, please. Save her.

So that
you can betray your wife again?

I don't even want to see your face
from today, Purushottam.

I'm done with you.

Go back to your old, rotten life.

Get out.

Out!

Whatever I am today
is because of Baba.

Without his blessings,

I wouldn't be able to last on
the CM's chair even for a minute.

A father's love
towards his daughter

can only be understood
by a father and a daughter.

-Saheb.
-Hmm?

I've left home, Grandfather.

MUMBAI POLICE

Amit.

Sulochana.

Yes, ma'am?

Amit hasn't come home
since last night, ma'am.

Take this.

Where are you, Amit?

Are you looking for your son?

Baba, if you have instigated him,
you should be ashamed.

I wish I could take the credit
for that also.

He came here on his own, Poornima.

I want to talk to him.

He doesn't want to talk to you.

That's why he made me call you.

Baba, I want to talk to my son.

Amit!

Yes, Grandfather?

Your mother wants to talk to you.

No.

Amit.

Hello, Mother.

Amit, what happened, dear?

Yesterday you were saying
your mother is awesome.

Just like you, even I lied.

Listen, Amit. This is wrong.

-If your grandfather...
-Don't blame Grandfather for everything.

Sit.

Your mother thinks
I called you here.

She keeps blaming you
for everything.

And she's a liar.
She lied in the debate as well.

She did, right?

Expose her, Grandfather.

Defeat her in the elections.
Everything will be all right then.

Don't you worry.

I shall set everything right.

Let me show you something.
Okay? Bahir ji.

When your Ashu uncle
was in college,

this used to be his room.

Till today,
I haven't changed a thing here.

Who is she?

Samta Kulkarni.

Ashu was crazy for her.

I miss Ashu uncle a lot.

From today, this room is yours.

Really?

Can I stay here forever?

No.

You can stay here forever and ever.

I love you, Grandfather!

Hey, legs off the sofa.

Come.

Come on.

You look like a goon
in this poster.

Your father must be
the first police officer

who always looks like a goon,
right?

Finish the milk.

The milk is hot.

It's true.

Only a woman can pull off an encounter
without a gun.

I made a mistake.

You're not the first man.

Will you talk to madam?

I'll have to talk to her, right?

But before that, I'll have to
save you and your family. Okay?

What about her?

Friend, right now,
save your own ass.

Let her look out for herself.

I... I can't leave her like this.

She has a young daughter.

Your kind heart
will screw you over someday.

Help her.

Fine, you said
she has till today evening?

Yes.

Then bring her to the party office.
There's no place safer than that.

I shall never make
this mistake again.

Leave it, bhai.

It'll rise tomorrow again.

Go, bring her.

Last night... was strange.

It really was.

Honestly, I didn't know
I was going to say that.

Oh, so "I'm in love with you"
just slipped out of your mouth?

No, I mean, it came out mistakenly,
but it was from the heart.

But, in arranged marriages,

"I love you" happens
after three to four years, right?

Tanya, I meant what I said.

Arvind, don't fuck with me.
I know what this is.

A marriage of convenience.
Wealth marrying wealth.

A fat, rich girl
and a stud rich boy.

-No, that's not at all...
-Listen, I know what I look like, okay?

You'll fuck around after marriage.
I know that too.

I don't have any problem with that,

but if you do this "I love you" drama,
I'll get really angry.

Are you done?

Tanya...

I'm not lying to you.

Okay?

Okay.

You said something before this.

What?

Something about being a stud.

That you are.

And you're hot.

Sure.

No, Tanya. You are.

That night, in that colony
when that man had grabbed me...

the way you fucking tased him
as Shanti.

And then unafraid, you looked
into his eyes, you were like

"Keep him with you."
As if I didn't even matter.

It was so badass. It was so hot.
You are so hot.

And even though I was shit scared
in that moment,

I wanted to fuck you so bad
right there and then.

Do you know only this way
to express love?

Unfortunately...

yes.

Sounds good.

-Shall we go, ma'am?
-Yes, sir.

Uncle, use another stall.

Are you ready?

Yes, but where are we going?

To madam's party office.
You'll remain absolutely safe there.

You don't know those two brothers.

-Nobody will mess with madam.
-You don't know them.

Nobody is safe.

If they find out
you people have stolen the money,

they can come after anyone.

You just tell them that
you didn't steal their money.

I'll tell them. They'll believe me.

Why are you shouting?

Purushottam,
just do what I'm asking.

Just say this much. That's all
they want to hear. Just say this much.

I can't lie.

Purushottam, for my sake, just say
that you didn't steal the money.

But we have stolen them.

-Purushottam, what...
-What?

What are you doing?

Anna, I brought him.

You've got such less stuff.
What is this broken junk?

This is weak. It'll break.

-I brought what I could find.
-Bring some more.

This much won't be enough.
Bring more.

Close it. Keep it there.