Masaba Masaba (मसाबा मसाबा)

When everything in life seems to be falling apart,

the only place you can truly escape to is home.

Mom, I don't feel like talking about it right now.

Will you have paratha?

Don't forget the pickle.

And suddenly, you're back to feeling like that lost little girl

who just wants to hide from all her problems.

I present to you "Masaba's Breakup Bible."

Your bed is meant for sleeping, not to stress about in.

Get up and get moving.

Don't skip meals.

The truth may be hard to swallow but food should not be.

Life must go on...

Ma'am, Fair & Beautiful wants to collaborate on a campaign with you.

Gitanjali Wax Strips wants to launch a "Limited Edition Masaba Collection."

Ma'am, I have a bill for a pair of shoes worth Rs. 65,000.

Did they add an extra zero by mistake?

...even if you wished you could hit the pause button.

Do more of what you love...

Let's use this fabric for Sanjana's gown.

Ma'am, what about Tim-Tim and Tango?

Who are they?

Ma'am, her dogs. They need matching outfits as well.

Now I must design clothes for dogs?

...even if it feels like a chore sometimes.

Fine. You gotta do what you gotta do.

Take this.

Do not stalk your ex.

Do not text your ex.

Do not call your ex.

Your ex can never be your next.

The only person that matters right now is you.

Workout.

Eat healthy.

Look good and feel good.

Find someone to talk to.

For the first time in my life, I'm just completely lost.

Speaking of lost...

How do you track someone's location on a phone?

And if I track their location, will they know I'm tracking their phone?

Ideally, someone who actually listens.

And most importantly, rule number eight.

Don't forget that those who truly love you

will always have your back.

-Good morning, ma'am. -Good morning.

Good morning, ma'am, your meeting with Malaika is confirmed at 11.

Thank you.

Please, Mom, it's so gawdy!

It's Masaba! We didn't think you'd actually be here!

You look so skinny in real life!

Anyway, I'm a huge fan and so is Nammo.

She looks at all your designs and replicates them.

Welcome. If you need anything, please don't hesitate to ask.

Thanks.

Did you hear that, sweetie?

This is called dedication!

Such a big designer is waiting on customers in her own store.

So humble!

Thank you.

Plus, you're dealing with a personal crisis.

We read about the divorce.

But don't worry, my dear, you are young! You'll get your pick!

-Okay. -Don't worry!

Let's take a photo! We must take a selfie!

-Go stand next to Masaba. -Sure.

-Go! -No, ma'am. Thank you. It's okay.

-Thank you so much... -Go quick!

You missed the chance.

What's wrong with you? You could've taken the picture.

Ma'am, will you go to Alia's or should I send Shweta?

Send Shweta.

Okay, great, ma'am. Just a reminder...

Micky Malhotra has invited you to the Bombay Biennale Art Fest.

Anything else?

Yes, ma'am. Dhairya sir's office called.

He wants to talk to you about your new collection.

Whatever, I'm fielding calls, too.

Just ask them to calm down.

I'm aware I need to work on a new collection. I'll do it.

Sorry, ma'am.

Mr. Dubey, save me from these investors, please.

You need to send these checks for the vendors and rent.

Madam, after all these checks get cleared,

your bank account balance is going to become extremely low.

The down payment that Vinay Sir and you made for the house,

can't you get that back?

We're looking for buyers. Once we find one, we'll get it back.

But, madam, the market is very volatile these days.

It'll be very difficult to find a buyer.

Would it kill you to be positive for once?

You didn't hire me for my positivity, madam.

Look, everything's going to be fine.

You relax. Doesn't Katrina have a new movie out?

-You should go watch it. -Please, madam...

I'll take your leave.

Voice message from Dhairya Rana.

Masaba, my office tells me they've been trying to reach you for two weeks now.

You haven't responded to their calls, emails, or messages.

What's going on, Masaba? Enough is enough. I'm afraid you can't avoid this anymore.

There's an investors' meeting at 6:00 p.m. today.

The details of your new collection should have reached me by then.

6:00 p.m. Okay?

Irritating.

Hashtag, I'm a fraud.

-What's the rate for the bitter gourd? -Ma'am, Rs. 40.

Rs. 40? In Delhi, it's Rs. 32!

Madam, you get better vegetables in Mumbai than Delhi.

You could've fooled me.

Seriously, madam? After marriage, you've turned into a Delhiite.

Do you call onions by a different name, too?

What nonsense! I spend as much time in Bombay as I do in Delhi.

Are you going to start adding taxes to your rates now?

Fine, madam, for you, I'll make it Rs. 35 a kilo.

-Should I make it two kilos? -No.

I'm not paying more than Rs. 32. Pack it up.

Yeah?

Well, if it isn't the busy Sheela! You don't even answer my calls anymore.

What, tomorrow?

Do I want to meet Farah Khan?

Oh, my God! Of course!

I don't need to look at my calendar. I'll be there.

Just tell them I'll be there, okay? Okay.

Thank you so much, Sheela. Thank you so much. I owe you one.

Okay. Okay, bye! Bye.

Here you go.

Madam?

You argue with me for three rupees and then you go and meet Farah Khan?

What will I do tomorrow?

-Hey, love! -Hi!

I was going to call you.

What time should I send the car to the airport?

You're bringing Masaba as well, right?

A change of environment might do her good.

I was just thinking that I was just at Punnu aunty's birthday.

Can't I not come for the anniversary?

Of course you have to come! It's their 50th anniversary.

The whole family's going to be there.

The thing is, Sheela just called me right now.

Farah Khan wants to meet me tomorrow.

I don't want to miss it, so...

I won't be able to come.

Why are you behaving like a struggling actress at your age?

Please just move to Delhi. Enjoy the remainder of your life.

When has going to a meeting ever worked out for you?

No...

I'll apologize to everyone when I visit next week.

Anyway, Punnu aunty is not going to remember

if I was at the party or not. Right?

So... Anyway, I'm home,

getting in the elevator soon. I'll talk to you later, okay?

Okay, bye.

Tea?

-Tea? At this time? -Juice?

No, thank you, Padma. I'm fine.

You're tired, I'll get you a beer.

Masaba, which one of these sarees should I wear?

-Madam, wear that blue one. -Which one?

-The dark blue one. -That doesn't suit me anymore.

Then wear the one with the yellow border. It's nice.

How many times should I wear that one? I have other sarees, you know.

Masaba, don't you have the earrings that go with this?

-The ones you borrowed for Anu's party? -Madam.

Those are in the red pouch at the bottom of your drawer.

I've been looking for them everywhere!

Mom, you'll look great in whatever you wear.

Can I please go to my room now?

You can't spare two minutes to talk to us?

You haven't even asked what I'm picking out a saree for.

Okay. What for, Mom?

Never mind. Go chill in your room.

"Chill"?

Is it even possible to chill in this house?

The two of you bicker morning and night.

How am I supposed to work on a new collection like this?

I've had enough.

Sorry, Masaba.

Sorry that we made you breakfast.

Sorry that we got your clothes ironed.

Sorry that we cooked food to suit all your new-fangled diets every day.

Why don't you throw us in prison?

Clearly, we've committed a crime. Just slap us with a lawsuit.

If you need a lawyer's number, I'll give it to--

One second! What?

So this is your number.

Look, I'm really busy right now. I'm working on the new collection, okay?

Yes, I'm calling to talk about the collection only, right?

The investors had a meeting and I had nothing to tell them.

"Nothing to tell them" means what?

Creativity is not like a tap that I can turn it on when I need it.

It needs time, and mental peace, and sound state of mind, right?

This isn't a school assignment, Masaba, this is business.

I know it's a business. I started it, remember?

What's the point of starting it? You have to sustain it, no?

If you don't pull up your socks and get off your high horse,

I'm gonna have to think of some sort of an alternative.

-One minute. Hello? -Mom!

Yes, this is Masaba's mother speaking.

Is this a polite time to badger her about work?

She's tired, barely has time to breathe, and now you start grilling her!

Call her in the morning if you want to talk about anything.