The Last Lear

Synopsis: Film-maker Siddharth Kumar is receiving guests at his premiere 'The Mask' which stars Harish Mishra, Shabnam, amongst others. He finds out that Shabnam is not attending and is not available. The reason why she cannot attend is that she has gone to visit the ailing main actor of this movie, Harish, who was injured while filming. She sits with his mistress, Vandana, and Nurse Ivy, and recount Harish's life; his meeting with Journalist, Gautam, and subsequently Siddharth himself; the installation of a camera to view people walking on the street as well as males who urinate on the walls. As they await to hear the initial reviews of the film both Shabnam and Ivy must also deal with personal issues involving their respective spouses.
Genre: Drama
Director(s): Rituparno Ghosh
Production: Shree International
 
IMDB:
7.1
Year:
2007
130 min
259 Views


The premier of your first film is

always special.

But not if Diwali is on the same day,

People are usually busy for

celebrations at home.

The diwali weekend is always for the

big box office releases.

Siddharth or Bhaiyya as I call him,

the director of the film.

Knows all this.

Bullshit!

It is,

okay then tell me.

I don't think you...

because you can't, you know that.

Even if I good, I wouldn't, And I

don't want you to follow me,

Shabnam, look at me, look at me,

who is this guy?

Do you need to know everything?

Okay don't tell me who is this.

Just tell me how long have you been

seen him?

I am not going to go for the premier

don't look for me their.

You make complete fool of your self,

already,

If you're so kin to go see the film,

go by yourself,

And if they ask you about me,

say you don't know or...

I went office on work something,

then don't go,

we'll go together, later?

Now tell me Shabbo,

this is the last time I'm asking you,

I won't ask again.

How long have you been seen this guy?

I'm not gonna see your man,

that's all I can tell you.

Okay, is he from the unit?

You promise, you won't ask again.

Can you pass me the perfume please.

Want Livanda?

Huh!

You think I like this,

you think I like this.

Stop it, stop it.

Is that a car?

He must be the doctor,

Switch on the lights of corridor,

it's very dark,

Okay leave it,

One minute,

Why is he taking so long,

just see.

Madam just come in for the moment.

See that is not Dr. Mahant's car,

He's got a white Honda City.

And you ofcourse know what color

what car he's got.

Please go! I have told you so many

times to get his bag in lvy.

It is you?

Hi! Ramesh,

How are you?

SMS,

All delivered,

no reply.

Complete Nonsense these stars.

Charge like crazy,

then Heroes don't turn off because

they are celebrating diwali at home.

Promoting the film is your

responsibility or not.

Hey Mr. DOP,

Hi! What's up,

How it's going,

good.

Do you have Shabnam's driver's mobile

number,

Is he resting?

Isn't that exactly what you wanted?

No what, come in.

It's allright.

I'll...

So what's all this drama?

Coming to see a patient so much

perfume on your self.

We don't care for your Nakhra's

go else where,

I was thinking of him from past few

days,

then thought,

How will he pick up the phone?

You may have nothing to do but we do.

Just go.

I borrow this book from him.

I suppose to give it back in a day,

Would you like some tea?

Yes!

Sure.

But there is no coffee in the house.

By the way...

Happy Diwali,

They are waiting for press briefing

for a long time.

Please go down once,

The sound still loud,

Sir! I'll manage this,

you please go down.

The boundry sign,

Ask Ramesh, Make xeroxes,

Okay this is fine.

I'm leaving the door open,

Thankyou.

By the way, I don't know your name,

Vandana.

I am Shabnam,

The helen of the film.

Can I please have my park inside?

Lvy!

Coming,

for you.

Hello!

One second,

Sorry!

Was with the patient.

Sir!

My friend Kiran,

She's with your Aai,

Hi! Happy Diwali,

Happy Diwali,

just take a number and fax it all.

Fax?

What?

Tactically speaking,

Production is really not responsible

for Harsh Jee's condition.

We are extremely sorry for what

happened, but you see,

we have a document,

If you want, we can have it fax to

you.

I'm sorry, I don't need to ask about

his accident.

Any question regarding the film will

be answered after the premier in the

press conference.

Open your auditorium,

I'm sorry, I was in hurry, I...

was waiting for the press conference,

Bhaiyya Harshad is getting engaged

today, so just need to talk to you.

I'm really sorry.

I saw her crying,

I think something is wrong.

I explainedlot of times to her but...

Ivy!

Come here,

just see what the cat is done,

why can't you finish your food then

make the call.

You only took the call,

How dare you argue with me.

You come here.

Have you commit to answer the call

so look after the patient he

is not given his medicine, it's

already 9 o' clock, come here.

Bye!

Excuse me,

excuse me.

Not now after the show is over,

please.

One second,

I'll call you back,

guys relax now,

excuse me,

Just obey for some time.

We certainly late,

waitiing for shabnam,

Hyper as usual,

unnecessary tension,

any news,

how is she?

She,

no improvement.

What about your Bhaiyya?

Thankyou,

it was good to you dad,

your concern about Harish Jee,

I've been feeling a bit lonely about

this,

after all,

I was the one who brought Harish

and bhaiyya together.

That was almost...

My magazine aasked me to write

down opportunity,

So I started meeting with retired

co-actors.

Then...

Idiot.

I never forget the first time I saw

him.

Cheers.

Cheers.

The house worths nothing like it look

like from outside.

Nor was the man who sat on front

of me.

Your reactions please,

What reaction?

On his possy,

His?

I told you that we are bringing out

to special issue on Niraj jee.

We know you're one of his old...

you mean her.

Neeraj!

Yes, Neeraj.

Since one day neeraj become a he.

Talk like a women, walk like a women

sleep like a women.

Bloody homo sexual.

Sorry! We're not here to discuss sex...

we're not here to discuss anything,

we are here for interview, questions

and answers no discussion.

Right!

And that was sound my question.

Well! You wanted my reaction thats

my reaction.

Don't worry I won't take it back.

When did you work together for the

last time.

Let me see now.

72,

that's when she,

oh sorry! He...

came to ask me for money,

Money?

Yes.

Seven hundred and sixty rupees.

Rs. 760 in the year of 1972, how many

years is that?

34,

calculate the interest.

Sorry! Not carrying a calculator.

Did you know him?

As in...

I know about him.

Have you met?

No.

Unfortunately,

good.

Listen young man.

Why do you think he took moeny

from me?

He needed it,

for what?

No idea.

Every month he'd get a new guy,

taken to the movies.

Buy new clothes them,

do everything here.

15 of the month, and we all knew that

he'd come ask for money,

you are talking about 1972.

Yes.

What were you doing then?

I was playing Robin,

Oberon,

Okay.

Robin and Oberoi,

how do you spell it?

O B E R O N.

Oberon,

Titanium.

Something greek.

Oberon,

Titanium.

I could never imagine somebody is so

insanely upset with Shakespear.

I am a journalist.

So what if I didn't remember mid sum

on the night stream,

this man get hunted me.

I could think of only one person

like you.

Siddharth!

My friend.

I knew this was exactly the sort of

person he was looking for.

I decided I will drink them together.

I am going home,

What?

He is coming to take me,

I am going.

I'll inform the centre, they will send

somebody tomorrow,

and what about tonight?

Don't pay me.

In the middle of the night, where am I

suppose to get another nurse?

Call the centre, tell them to send

another nurse.

Then leave.

You call,

I do not have the number, you call.

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Rituparno Ghosh

Rituparno Ghosh (31 August 1963 – 30 May 2013) was an Indian film director, actor, writer and lyricist in the Bengali cinema. After pursuing a degree in economics he started his career as a creative artist at an advertising agency. In 1992, his debut film Hirer Angti released. In 1994, his next film Unishe April released which won National Film Award for Best Feature Film. Ghosh was a self-professed Satyajit Ray fan and inspired other filmmakers like Mithaq Kazimi who adapted Ghosh's film Raincoat in English. In his career spanning almost two decades, he won 12 National and many International awards. Ghosh died on 30 May 2013 in Kolkata after a heart attack.His unreleased Bengali movie Taak Jhaank was honoured and released at the 19th Kolkata International Film Festival. more…

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