Rockstar's

S.T.E.M

Jangir and Pannu are both going to play cricket. On the way, Pannu is talking but Jangir is not focusing at all.

Pannu: Bhe**d vo Sachin kaise khelta hai, is hafte main 3 ball faad chuka hai meri. Uski to bat ki grip nikal ke na...

“Then he sees Jangir is not listening to him. He was just lost in his thoughts”.

Pannu: Kya hua Artist... Muh kyu Suja rakha hai, kya chal rha hai?

Jangir: Chal hi raha hai bhai... Chal hi raha hai. Pehle bs publishers k spam messages aate the Fiddlehead Magazine pe. Ab saalo ne nya tareeka nikal liya hai. L*de ajeeb ajeeb naam se like comment krne lage hain.. Vo bhi collab krne k.

Pannu: Kya matlab... Hua kya hai?

Jangir: Kal shaam ek foreign k account se comment aaya hai. Bol rhe hain mera kaam accha laga. And asking me... Collab kroge?

Pannu: Tera kaam pasand aaya. Ye bta k tune ball nhi meri Gaa*d faad di. (He laughs) Kher, tune kya jawab dia fir.

Jangir: Kuch bhi nhi. I think itna koi serious lene wali baat nhi hai.

Pannu: Serious lene ki baat hai bhai, Soch... Tu abhi message ka reply karta hai or tujhe koi bhi badi foreign ki company 10- 15 lakh main sign kr legi. Fir to tu hi tu.. Aaag laga dega Jaipur main. Or fir hum un paiso se film bnayenge. Kahani tu likhiyo, ekdum zeher... Chachi 420 jaisi.

Jangir: L*de fir majak.

Pannu: Chal ye sab to majak hai but tu bata. Ek message ka reply krne se kya ho ho jayega. Hamara koi kya hi le jayega. At least kisi scammer ko moka to de... Tujhe pelne kaa.

Jangir: So, reply krna chahiye?

Pannu: Haa bhai... Ek kaam krte hain abhi ghar chalte hain. Wahan sochte hain.

“Then they both go to Pannu’s house, open the Fiddlehead Magazine Website and opens his account. Pannu checks the comment and says”

Pannu: Bhai, Ye jis account se aaya hai, Isme uski jyaada information to hai nhi. American lag rha hai, number +1 se hai. Chal ab reply karke dekhte hain. Then Pannu Writes “Hello! Thank you for your kind words. Yes, I am interested in collab. Kindly share some more details.”

Jangir: Ho gya?

Pannu: Haan... Kyu? 15 Lakh credit ho gye account main.

Jangir: Chup reh l*du?

“Then after 10 minutes they got a reply with a meeting link of Google meet at 10 PM P.S.T (Pacific standard time). Pannu checks the message”

Pannu: Bhai ye to meeting karna chaah rhe hain. Jyada tez nhi ho gye hain ye scammer log

Jangir: Main to keh hi rha tha.., Naa kr ye sab

Pannu: Ab to ho gya... or tu tention naa le. Video call pe aayega Dalla, gaali de deke uski maa bhen ek kr denge,

“On the other side in LA, Ava is sitting on her couch talking to her manager/friend Jane”

Jane: Ava... Let me process this, we just sent a random person a meeting link. Don’t you think this might create a big issue?

Ava: See, after a very long time I am trusting my gut feeling. I don’t know what will happen, but I want to give it a shot.

Jane: Okay... But I'll take the meeting on your behalf. Just tell me exactly what you need.

“5 minutes before the meeting time. Pannu & Jangir sat in front of the P.C and they clicked on the meeting link.”

Pannu: Aane de tu aaj..

Then, they are just waiting. Then suddenly the video starts from the other side. Jane got a call at the last minute. So, Ava is there on video. Both Pannu and Jangir look at her. She is radiant and stunning. Then Jangir pulls his chair near to the P.C. They are both stunned and just staring at her.

Ava: Hey... Could you just give us 5 minutes? My manager just got an important call.

Both: Yes... Yes, we can wait.

“And then comes Jane.”

Jane: Hi, this is Jane, Ava’s manager. Let me give you the details. We are currently looking for a writer and as we have gone through your work, it looks great, and we would like to move this forward. May I know with whom we are discussing the agreement?

Pannu: Yes, I am the manager, and he is Jangir.

Jane: Your work looks great Mr. Jangir. We want to sign you for a music album. So, can we discuss the fees and your available dates?

“Both Jangir and Pannu look at each other, then Pannu speaks slowly "Aise mat bolna vella hun"

Jangir: Currently I am working on a big project; it might finish in a week. Then I am free.

Jane: And the fees?

Jangir: Thinks for a while and randomly says “25 Lacks”

Jane: I am sorry, could you please mention that in dollars?

Pannu immediately opens the calculator on his phone and speaks

“30,000 Dollars”

Jane: Okay, that works for us. Let me discuss with the team about further paper work. So, how soon can you join us here in LA?

“Now he is just screwed. He doesn’t even have a passport. Then Pannu says”

Pannu: In a month.

Jane: Ok... That will work for us. Just share your documents and a copy of your passport. We will send the ticket. (After saying this she ends the meeting)

Both Jangir and Pannu are now gone crazy. They couldn't believe what they just got.

Jangir: Bhai Papa se kya kahunga yaar?

Pannu: Vo Dekh lenge... Abhi sab se pehle Immediate basis pr passport apply kr. Then hum travel agent se mil k aate hain. Pta to lage... Kya Kya chaahiye.

Then Jangir and Pannu go to a travel agent known to Pannu. His name is ‘Shokeen’.

Shokeen Agent: Bhai, Kya aap dono ko jana hai?

Pannu: Nhi, sirf inko

Shokeen: Thik hai, Kitne din k liye?

Jangir: 1 Saal k liye..

Shokeen: Accha... Theek hai... Samajh gya. Matlab aapko tourist visa chahiye America ka vo bhi ek saal k liye. Aap pakka damaad honge Kamla Harish k.

Pannu: Shokeen bhai kya behki behki baatein kr rhe ho. Nashe kiye hain?

Shokeen: Behki... Are main sober baatein kr rha hu. Nasha haraam hai Pannu Miya. Baaki dekhiye America ka tourist visa, ye apne aap main masle waali baat hai. Lo maano mil bhi gya, to bhi jyada se jyada 1 mahine... Or aapko jaana hai ek saal. “Dunki” ka naam suna hai. Mexico k raaste bhej sakte hain. Bataiye, jungle dikhate hue pahucha du. Jinda pahunche ki puri 50% guarantee hai apni.

Pannu: Uth Jangir, Chal yahan se.

Shokeen: Are bhai naraz ho gye aap to. Ek do raaste or bhi hain. Aapka koi rehta hai wahan. Spouce ground pr bhej denge.

Jangir: Relative to koi nhi hai

Pannu: Are Shokeen bhai. Ye pehla Vasco-D-Gama hai iski family kaa jo beach pe booty grab karega. Baaki to iska koi Jaipur se Jaisalmer nhi gya.

Shokeen: Accha, Thik hai fir Student visa pr bhej denge. Ek college ka admission letter lagega. Or security k liye account main 20-25 lakh hone chahiye. Bolo maar du stamp.

Jangir: Are Bhaiya. 25 Lakh kaa hi to saara jhamela hai. Itne paise hote to wahan kyu jaate.

Pannu: Or koi raasta hai Shokeen bhai.

Shokeen: Raaste to khatam ho gye miya. Chaliye kuch hoga to iktila krta hu apko. Abhi Sehri ka waqt ho chala hai, mujhe bhi nikalna padega... Khuda Hafiz.

Pannu & Jangir are sitting in Pannu’s room. They have a meeting scheduled with Jane and they do not have any progress to tell her. Suddenly, they receive a call notification. Jangir accepts it.

Jangir: Hi Jane

Jane: Hello Mr. Jangir. Hope you are doing well. I guess you have gathered all the required documents. You must send me the signed copies and a copy of your passport. So, I'll move forward with tickets.

Jangir: Yeah, we are working on it. Just give us some more time. We will send those documents.

“Then suddenly Pannu’s phone rang. It’s Shokeen Agent. Pannu picks up the call.”

Pannu:(Slowly) Hello!!

Shokeen: Salaam Pannu Miyaa... Khairiyat? Accha vo ek tarkeeb sujhi hai. Aap or vo miya dono dukaan pe aa jaiye jaldi. Chalo rakhta hun (and cut the call).

Both Pannu and Jangir look at each other. The meeting with Jane is still going on.

Jangir: Jane, there’s a big poetry event happening. We have to go there. Can we talk later please?

Jane: Yeah sure. Waiting for your update.

“Both run to Shokeen’s shop”

Shokeen: Miya, Apne graduation ki hai?

Jangir: Haa ki hai.

Shokeen: Konsi degree hai apki pass?

Jangir: B’tech ki, pr hua kya.

Shokeen: Matlab technology wale ho ap. Lo lag gyi scheme.

Pannu: Kuch samajh aaye aisa bolo Shokeen bhai.

Shokeen: Raasta nikal gya Pannu Miya. S.T.E.M visa milega inko. Dekho samjhata hun.

S.T.E.M matlab Science, Technology, Engineer or Mathematics walo ko U.S government work visa deti hai 1 saal ka. Ab aap ho B’tech wale, to ho gyi problem solve. Ab bs U.S ki koi company aapko hire kre or offer letter bhej de. Fir saari problem solve. Bolo, Ab to laga hi deta hu stamp.

Jangir: Pr bhaiya, Konsi company job offer karegi?

Shokeen: Dekhiye miya, maine kaha tha solution dungaa. Vo mene de diya. Ab aage kya karna hai vo to apko hi dekhna padega.

“Jangir & Pannu in an auto on the way home”

Pannu: Yaar, kuch companies main apply karke dekhe job k liye.

Jangir: L*du, Yahan ki koi company to itna jaldi bhaav deti nhi hai, U.S ki degi. I think ab ek hi raasta hai, Jo bhi sach hai vo Jane ko bata dete hain... Kyun?

Pannu: Haan bhai, Yahi bacha hai ab to.

“Both are on a video call with Jane. They told Jane everything and Jane, after listening to their concerns, takes a minute and thinks.”

Jane: I think I can do something. I can get you an offer letter from a tech company. And I'll help you get all the required paperwork. You don’t have to worry about that. You just take the clearance from there and all will be done.

Jangir: Oh my god... That’s great. You solved the problem. I don’t know what to say. Thank you for your help.

Jane: One more thing, there is a change in the agreement. Now the deal is you will give us the songs and you will get the payment after the album becomes successful. You will get 60k dollars for a year. Otherwise, you'll be freed from the contract.

“Jangir says that he needs to think and take a break.”

Jangir: Pannu, Kya karein bhai?

Pannu: Bro, Paise to ab 50 Lakh kr diye hain. Pr risk bhi utna hi bada ho gya hai. I think chance lena chahiye, one in a lifetime opportunity hai... Jo hoga dekha Jayega Jangir, Kya bolta hai...

Jangir turns towards the screen and speaks

Jangir:- I am ready Jane.

“Then the Meeting Ends. Ava is on her couch listening to their conversation”

Ava: Jane, what have you just done? You are sure about this. How will we do all that? How will we get him the offer letter? Do you have any idea, if anything goes wrong, how many problems we can face?

Jane: I know, I have an option. My brother owns a tech company in New Jersey. He will help me get the offer letter. And through that we can get Jangir here. I know the risk factor is big. But that’s the only way I have.

Ava: Jane, I don’t know what I should say. You are taking so much risk; how will I repay you?

Jane: See, I know all the things you have gone through, and I know currently how much this person matters to you. I don’t want to see you again like that. All I know is that you are a “Rockstar”. And if you want to repay me, just create something magical this time. Will you?

Ava: Yes, I will.

Jane: Then, I don't care about this risk at all.

“And very soon Jangir got the offer letter. He immediately applied for the visa, and he got all the approvals. Jane sent him his ticket too. The deal is now officially signed. Jangir is all set to go. His flight is in 2 weeks. Now, Jangir must talk to his dad.”

One day, his father came from their shop. Jangir gave him a glass of water and said,

Jangir: Papa meri job lag gyi hai.

Dad: Accha beta, Ye to acchi khabar sunai tumne. Mujhe phone kr dia hota kuch mitha le k aata. Waise, kitni dur hai ghar se, or kya naam hai company ka?

Jangir: Papa America ki company hai.

Dad: American company main nokri. Ye to bhot acchi khabar hai. Jaipur main american companies bhi aa gyi hain. Vaise, ab tumhari zimmedariyan badlengi. Ab tum nye tor-tarike sikhoge.Aisa karna Kal tum mere saath chalna beta. Tumhe 2 suit banwa k dene padenge na. Office kabse shuru karna hai bete?

Jangir: 2 hafte main... 2 hafte main mujhe jaana hai papa.

Dad: Accha.

Jangir: Mujhe America jana hai Papa. Company America main hai Jaipur main nhi. Mujhe America bulaya hai. Ticket bhi bhej di hai company ne. Tankhwaa bhi bhot acchi de rhe hain.

“His father doesn't understand this.”

Dad: Tum majak kr rhe ho?

“Jangir shows him a copy of his visa and ticket. Father looked at the ticket. He feels a bit low, He takes a deep breath”

Dad: Tumne sab tay kr hi liya hai. Sab taiyaari bhi kar hi chuke ho, Ab Rokna to shi nhi hoga. Tum itne bade faisle akele kar chuke ho. Itni badi nokri bhi tumhe mili hai, Tum kaabil ho gye ho. Tumhe Jaana chahiye bete. Jaao karo jo dil chaahe. Kabhi mann na lage to vaapas aa jana... Piche tumhare Papa hain. Bs kuch unch-neech se sambhal k rehna beta.

Or baaki pariwar ki tum tention mat lena. Main samjha dunga sab ko. Tum apni jaane ki taiyaari kro.

“He wants to hug his dad. But he controls his emotions. Just say thank you Papa and come out of the room and go to the terrace. And then he cries.”

Now it’s the day to go and Jangir is all set. Pannu and Jangir are both standing outside the Airport. He just has 5 more minutes.

Jangir: Accha... Chalta hu

Pannu: Nhi rakhunga yaad duwaon main.

“Jangir smiles”

Pannu: Mann nhi hai bhai kehne ka pr... Jaa Artist bata de un U.S.A walo ko, kon log hain hum. Waise, tere bina Jaipur adhura lagega bhai.

“Both are not good at hiding emotions”

Pannu: Accha sun, Bhai kaam khatam kr ke jaldi se wapas aa jana please. Wahan ka hi mat ho jana. Or sun khubsurti dekh k fisal-na mat mere bhai. Jitne maze lene the video meetings main le liye. Saamne koi sabut mat de dio.

Jangir: (Laughs) Thik hai... Accha sun “Then hugs him.” Apna dhyan rakhiyo Pannu, or Papa ka bhi. Chalta hun Amigo.