I am a master in India

Chapter 443 The New Millennium

The female lead in "Kersinmir's Mission" is Tab, who, as Chopra said, is a very charming woman.

When Ron first saw her, he was immediately drawn to the pair of murder weapons.

It's so big that every tremor creates a shockwave in your mind.

In the later film "Sheep Without a Shepherd," even a uniform couldn't contain her stunning figure.

As the behind-the-scenes boss, Ron naturally met with the crew when the film was about to wrap up.

As the female lead, Tabu is required to have a drink with the producer according to Bollywood tradition.

The two sides chatted happily, and the atmosphere became increasingly lively as they toasted each other.

Ron admitted he had been careless and ultimately succumbed to the weapons.

All night long, the image of it bobbing up and down filled my mind.

Yes, Tabu has great stamina and works hard without complaint.

Sure enough, the scenes at the Karma compound are about to start filming, but the two of them are still in the van.

Chopra was directing the crew in setting up the set and planning the camera positions for filming.

As one of the few academic directors who can establish himself in the commercial film industry, he was extremely excited to be able to start filming in a slum.

The crew members were all afraid of the gangsters, but Chopra and his sister Anu, who was watching the spectacle, remained unfazed.

"I...I should go down now," Tab said, panting.

“It’s okay, Chopra will wait for us.” Ron was reluctant to give up that wonderful feel.

"I don't think this is a good thing; the entire crew has stopped working."

“They won’t mind, they’re even afraid of bothering me.” Ron patted her voluptuous figure. “Keep it up!”

The extended van shook even more violently, then the car shuddered as if it had shivered.

A few minutes later, Tabu, who had already packed up, got off the bus first.

Wearing sunglasses, she exuded a commanding presence, walking briskly forward while answering a phone call. The human wall formed a cordon that couldn't stop the roaring crowd.

The crew was even worried that they might launch an "attack" at any time. Johnny and his men repeatedly shouted at anyone who dared to yell, and they would slap them a few times.

Tabuna's unassuming female assistant struggled to push through the crowd, and the people who didn't really respect the police or Johnny's men actually yielded to the assistant's small frame.

"That's what you call unleashing a powerful female force," Tab remarked.

Ron smiled and stepped out of the van discreetly.

He's now all about physical attraction, not emotional connection, and he interacts with Bollywood stars without any inhibitions.

Today's filming scene shows Tabu heading to the gang's hideout to meet the boss.

She sat down next to Chopra and listened to him explain the upcoming scenes.

Tab asked Johnny with great interest, "Have they ever killed anyone?"

Johnny nodded and said that many of them probably had murders on their hands.

Tab widened his eyes. "Can you point out who they are?"

She was just as fascinated by the gangsters as they were by her, and she was also full of wonder about them.

People wanted to catch a glimpse of her beautiful face, her figure clad in a white crew neck shirt and platform running shoes, but what she really wanted to see was the true face of a gangster assassin.

It has to be said that with Mr. Sue backing him up, Tab has become very bold.

Gang members and dancers are filled with curiosity and longing for Bollywood, and vice versa.

In its essence, film is an invasion of the illegal world; it is the eye through which people peer into taboos.

Most people will never witness murder in their lifetime, except on the silver screen.

Most people will never witness an affair in their lifetime, except on the silver screen.

Film is a medium for depicting people, events, and things outside the law; it is a flashlight that illuminates the darkest corners of people's hearts.

For criminals and prostitutes operating outside the law, the film is close enough to reality.

For example, the dancers Mona Lisa and Johnny are real-life figures whose stories are derived from life but slightly exaggerated.

Chopra and his team greatly underestimated the enthusiasm of the people for Bollywood; the entire Kama compound was packed with people.

As Ron walked over, Johnny stretched out his leg. "Look at my foot."

They had an unnatural brown color and wrinkled skin. For most of the day, people had been stomping on Johnny's feet as he tried to stop them.

Johnny's men are in for a world of hurt from today onward. They were the ones who threw punches at civilians and stood by while the police brandished their batons.

But today they are still with the film crew; they are part of the film world, helping to realize their own dreams.

Of course, the most excited people were those in the Kama compound, especially Ashish and Anand.

This was the first time these two guys had been so close to a Bollywood film crew, and their excitement as they busied themselves with everything made it seem like they were part of the film team.

At this moment, it's not wrong to say that. They are the leaders of the Kama compound, and today's filming can be considered a small act of hospitality.

Anand kept trying to get close to the crew, asking about filming issues while subtly comparing his company, Happy Bean Media, to his own. They're both making movies; learning from each other to improve their professionalism is perfectly reasonable.

Just as everyone was busy with the film crew, police suddenly arrived. The police superintendent in charge ordered the crew to leave immediately, saying that the crew had not obtained the relevant filming permit.

The person in charge hurriedly stepped forward with a smile, but it was to no avail. Following closely behind was a burly senator, a man who looked like a gangster, who brandished his cane and added insult to injury: "Stop filming immediately, clear the area and leave! You're disrupting the normal lives of the people."

Joplai was confused and could only hurry up and try to finish filming the scene of the gangsters eating with their hands.

A large plate of greasy rice was placed in front of the actor, and people could hear Chopra raising his voice and shouting, "Keep eating! Don't stop!"

Whether it was a police inspector or a member of parliament, their purpose in causing trouble was to solicit bribes, but Chopra didn't realize this, so he had to remove the film crew before lunch.

As the scene grew increasingly chaotic, someone suddenly stepped forward from the crowd.

It was Anil! Tall and imposing, he looked like a movie protagonist as he walked straight up to the police inspector and the senator.

Before the other person could react, several slaps were delivered across the face.

The police inspector's hat was knocked off, and the congressman's cane fell to the ground.

They were so surprised that their mouths were half-open. The senator, who resembled a gangster, flew into a rage.

He brandished his fist, ready to retaliate, but upon seeing the person in front of him, he suddenly stammered, "Uh-uh."

"You've got some nerve, daring to come here to collect protection money?"

"I...I didn't know it was you." The congressman's face turned pale.

"Take your men and get out of here right now!"

"Yes, yes." The congressman, along with the bewildered police inspector, fled in disarray.

They heard on the spur of the moment that a Bollywood film crew was shooting here, so without thinking twice, they brought their people over to freeload.

This kind of thing is very common in Mumbai. Film crews shooting in slums will more or less have to pay some protection money.

This little incident didn't bother Ron at all; he only heard a detailed report from his subordinates five minutes later.

The police inspector who barged in was not one of Aijie's men; his jurisdiction was not here.

The MP is a newly appointed member of the Congress Party and does not yet have a sufficient understanding of the rich history of this area.

They were just passing by, intending to make a quick buck and leave, when they accidentally stumbled into the Kama compound.

Chopra didn't understand the rules of the lower classes. His first reaction upon seeing the police and politicians was to avoid trouble and leave as quickly as possible.

Although the trouble had been resolved, he was still forced to cut the scenes on the street.

Because there were so many onlookers, repeatedly zooming in on the camera was to no avail.

His attempt to disperse the crowds in Mumbai is rather unrealistic.

Mumbai is a vast city with an endless population that can never be driven away.

Even if Shiva's army leader Qamat came to help soon afterward, it wouldn't matter; no one could take away the Indians' love for movies.

Although only a few shots were ultimately used, the morning that took place at the Kama compound held immense significance beyond imagination: for Johnny, Anand, Ashish, and Kamaat of the Shiva Army, as well as for everyone who helped complete the filming.

After this incident, Anand was asked everywhere to act as a go-between so that they could meet movie stars or get a small role in a film.

Participating in the film's production changed Anand and his colleagues' standing in people's eyes.

The barber still shaved Anand's face every day but refused to accept money. He only hoped that Anand could pass on a message that he could take a photo with one of the celebrities when they came again.

Kamat's wife is also preparing to enter politics. She doesn't believe her husband really met these big stars; she always thought he was exaggerating.

This is a topic they'll talk about with great enthusiasm even in their old age, and it's also a topic their children will enjoy talking about: "My dad met Tab. Sanjay Dutt came to our shop, and he even sat down and ordered a Coke."

Whether making art films or mainstream commercial films, filmmakers are all dreamers.

In India, their dreams are bound to be bigger than those of ordinary people.

In India, they are pursuing a collective dream, a dream of a billion people.

This distorted the filmmakers' personalities and led to their extreme arrogance.

The arrogance of Mumbai's filmmakers stems from their painful desire for grandeur that they cannot attain.

At the turn of the new millennium, India's entire entertainment industry was worth $3.5 billion, a tiny fraction of the global $300 billion industry.

But in terms of production and viewership, India has the broadest market potential, with 1,000 feature films, 40,000 hours of television programs and 5,000 songs exported to 70 countries around the world.

Every day, 14 million Indians watch movies in 13,000 cinemas across the country.

Globally, a billion more people buy tickets to watch Bollywood movies each year than to watch Hollywood movies.

The television industry is also booming. Sixty million households in India own televisions, of which 28 million watch cable television, which has over a hundred channels and is popular in both urban and rural areas.

During his visit to India this year, Bill Clington specifically pointed out that "Mumbai has far more television channels than most American cities."

This greatly satisfied the vanity of Indians.

Days unfolded one by one, and finally the new millennium arrived.

(End of this chapter)