Jubilee

This is Srikant Roy...

The owner of Bombay's famous Roy Talkies studio.

He has produced many hit movies.

Mr. Roy comes from a well-off family in Calcutta,

and completed his studies in Germany.

He has a penchant for introducing newbies in his movies,

and turning them into stars.

This is his wife, Sumitra Kumari.

She's a big movie star herself and an equal partner in Roy Talkies.

She takes care of the business matters in the studio.

There's a lot of buzz in Roy Talkies about its new star, Madan Kumar.

Rumor has it that Mr. Roy has found a new face.

But for some reason, he is being kept hidden from the world.

I might have made many mistakes in my life,

but regretting my actions and apologizing is against my principles.

So before I lose my last shred of humanity,

please leave, Father!

Kunwar, you can't!

Just wait and watch!

This is for Officer Verma.

This is for Sujata's husband, Sohan.

This is for the pain that the world has inflicted upon me!

I will shoot each and every one.

And if you get in my way, I will kill you too.

Go ahead. I don't care if you shoot.

But I will kill you before you lay a hand on Sujata.

If that's your wish, then so be it.

Father!

My gun was not even loaded.

I was just trying to scare you...

Yes, Mr. Roy?

Bring a copy of Jamshed's screen test to Empire,

along with Nal Damyanti's print.

Yes, Mr. Roy.

- Please leave, Father. - Kunwar, you can't do this!

You just wait and watch.

Yusuf Sheikh as Madan Kumar.

Jamal Qureshi as Madan Kumar.

Peter De'Mello as Madan Kumar.

Bharat Kaushik as Madan Kumar.

Finally, Nabendu Gupta as Madan Kumar.

You could find God after so much effort.

Did Mr. Roy find his Madan Kumar or not?

When he finds the right fit, he will announce to the world.

I hear that Mr. Roy asked

for Jamshed Khan's screen test at the premiere.

I've heard no such thing.

And neither have you.

I might have made a lot of mistakes in my life,

but regretting my actions and apologizing

is against my principles!

So...

before I lose

the last shred of humanity that I have...

...please leave, Father!

Kunwar, you can't do this!

Just wait and watch!

This is for Officer Verma.

This is for Sujata's husband, Sohan.

And this is for the pain

the world has inflicted upon me!

I will shoot each and every one.

And if you get in my way,

I will kill you too!

There are reports of increased communal tension in Punjab and Bengal.

The fear of riots is growing everywhere.

Since the announcement of Mountbatten Plan about India's partition on June 3,1947,

it is being said that communal violence can spread not only in Punjab and Bengal,

but also to the nearby states.

Lord Mountbatten has assured that

strict action will be taken against violators.

Nal Damyanti

That looks heavy. Need a hand?

No, thanks. I'm used to it.

Jamshed Khan as Madan Kumar.

These bloody journalists!

The press and the nation want to know about Madan Kumar!

If they want to know, then, fine.

Have a drink or a snack.

Yes, Mr. Roy.

In a bit.

It's our party, Binod. Our people must enjoy.

Go! And load the screen test, once you're done.

Yes, sir.

Mr. Walia!

Who is that in the golden sari?

She's married.

She may be married...

But I am Srikant Roy.

Mr. Walia.

How are you?

Sky is the limit for Mr. Roy, isn't it?

Look at him,

he's already reaching for the moon.

Look.

By the way...

Where is Sumitra Kumari?

- I don't know, Mr. Walia. - Really?

You don't know?

You are Mr. Know it all.

You are

one sly bastard!

You know everything, but you don't say a word.

Roy Talkies has 150 employees.

But you're the only worker, who gets to drink with the guests, fucker!

What a life!

The King's loyal soldier!

It's been two months since the announcement.

He released a random poster.

He says he will announce the actor later.

What's that about?

Whoever this Madan Kumar might be,

if he fails to charm the audience,

I won't finance this movie.

It'll turn out great, Mr. Walia.

Is that so?

Go and load the screen test!

Yes, sir.

Asshole!

I might have made a lot of mistakes in my life,

but regretting my actions and apologizing is against my principles!

So before I lose the last shred of humanity,

please leave, Father!

- Kunwar, you can't do this! - Just wait and watch!

Sumitra Kumari is in Lucknow.

This is for Officer Verma, this is for Sujata's husband Sohan.

She left three weeks ago, to fetch Jamshed.

They're having an affair.

If it wasn't for the pressure to announce the actor...

I would've shot him.

You leave for Lucknow tomorrow.

I need my wife, and Roy Talkies needs its star, Madan Kumar to be here.

Bring them both with you.

But, sir...

Is it wise to hire Jamshed in the present situation?

What if they continue their affair even after his return...

Women and wives come and go, Binod.

You don't find such actors everyday.

If I have to choose

between saving my marriage or my studio,

I will save my studio!

Madan Kumar, motherfucker!

Ratna!

Ratna!

- Cake and cookies for Naren. - Wow!

Treats for your brother. And for the wife?

I brought myself.

"Brought myself."

You have no sense of time.

But Naren needs his sleep.

He's running a fever.

- Again? - Yes. Just a mild one.

I got medicine from the doctor.

I leave for Lucknow tomorrow.

Lucknow?

To see a location for the new movie.

Everyone has been saying that Sumitra madam ran away with an actor.

Who all?

The studio's staff and their wives.

Must be true, right?

You never share any gossip!

This business that we're in...

Showbiz,

here everyone loves gossip.

The one who keeps quiet

survives the longest!

Passengers, please pay attention.

Lucknow bound train number 235, Avadh Express,

is running late by two hours from its scheduled time of 2:35 p.m.

Move!

Hear me out.

- Can I wear my clothes? - Move.

You actually saved me.

- Hear me out at least. - Quiet!

What do you want?

You saved me, brother.

That Englishman would've skinned me alive.

It's my first time in first class.

It's boring without the crowd.

You seemed interesting, I thought I could use some company.

Binod Das.

You mean, you're a Bengali mister?

Yes, a Bengali mister.

Jay Khanna.

That's great.

Hey, I owe you five bucks.

No worries. Have a seat.

What do you do?

Drama.

My father has a theater group in Karachi. I work with him.

I know everything.

I'm on way to Lucknow,

to sign an actor for our theater company. Jamshed Khan.

I've been hearing his name a lot these days.

Such actors are very rare, Bengali mister.

His voice echoes across the theater.

And the intensity...

I get goosebumps!

Madan Kumar?

But this is Jamshed Khan.