Inkaar

Inkaar

Year: 2013

Runtime: 133 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Sudhir Mishra

A fierce competition for the CEO position at a prominent advertising agency escalates into a serious conflict when Maya Luthra, a driven and ambitious employee, accuses Rahul Verma, the current CEO, of sexual harassment. The allegations spark a legal battle and threaten to unravel the company's reputation, forcing everyone involved to confront difficult truths and examine the power dynamics within the workplace.

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1

Committee formed to hear Maya vs Rahul

The agency bosses establish a committee led by Mrs. Kamdhar to hear Maya and Rahul's positions. The panel aims to sift through competing narratives, uncover lies, and determine who is telling the truth. The atmosphere is tense as reputations and the top job hang in the balance.

Present Mumbai
2

Goa award incident - Maya accepts award without credit

At the Goa award ceremony, Maya accepts the prize with Rahul's support, but she does not acknowledge his contribution. Rahul's authority is undermined as Maya's promotion is linked to that award's spotlight. This sets the stage for rising tension between them.

Goa award festival (years ago) Goa
3

Rahul hires Maya seven years ago

Seven years earlier, Rahul finds Maya at the same ad award festival and brings her into the agency. He mentors her from the ground up, shaping her rise in the ranks. Maya's accomplishments are framed as a product of his tutelage, feeding a growing power dynamic.

7 years ago Award festival (Goa)
4

Thailand assignment and Maya's feelings

Six years ago, the team goes on an assignment to Thailand where Maya willingly slept with Rahul in response to his advances. Maya is then in love with him, while Rahul begins to move on to other conquests. This creates a wound that fuels later confrontations and jealousy.

6 years ago Thailand
5

Maya secures a transfer despite Rahul's objections

Maya confronts Rahul and asks for a transfer, which he refuses to grant. She nevertheless secures the transfer, returning years later for the Goa event. The move marks a turning point as Maya advances within the agency without Rahul's consent.

After 6 years ago Mumbai
6

Maya's Goa comeback and promotion

Maya returns for the Goa event and is promoted to the board of directors and national creative director for India. The decision is made without consulting Rahul, fueling his anger. Kamdhar senses a brewing power struggle between the two.

Present Goa
7

Kamdhar interviews Maya and Rahul; staff perspectives

Kamdhar interviews Maya and Rahul one by one as the agency staff reveal that Maya's attitude changes after the promotion. Some staff claim she fires colleagues hired by Rahul for non-performance. The office dynamics deteriorate as tensions between Maya and Rahul rise.

Present Mumbai
8

Rahul's retaliatory misbehavior with clients

Rahul retaliates by misbehaving with clients and accounts that Maya now oversees. He strains the agency's relationships, trying to undermine Maya's leadership. The feud intensifies as both hold out on reconciliation.

Present Agency offices / Client sites
9

Accounts handover and a house meeting

Maya is given ownership of two large accounts, taking over from Rahul, who delays the handover with excuses. He invites Maya to his house for the handover, where he hints that the new campaign isn't ready. The scene underscores the power play between them.

Soon after the promotion Rahul's house
10

Maya steals Rahul's pitch for a client

Maya secretly steals Rahul's pitch and presents it to the client as her own. The act intensifies the battle for control and credibility between the two rival leaders. The client weighs each side's vision and strategy to decide whom to trust.

That day Client site
11

Party incident and allegations

That night, at a party held at Maya's house, Maya accuses Rahul of trying to force himself on her, while Rahul counters that she came at him to hit him and he was merely defending himself. The conflicting versions escalate the crisis and threaten the agency's reputation. Maya contemplates filing a harassment complaint but faces pressure from her boyfriend and the agency owners.

That night Maya's house
12

Toilet confrontation and departure

In a heated toilet confrontation, Maya reveals that, in desperation, she slept with John, a partner considering investment in the agency. Rahul confesses he loved her, but the moment marks the end of their professional relationship. The next day, Rahul quits the agency and leaves, with Maya departing shortly after.

The following day Office restroom and then office

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