Selfie

Selfie

Year: 2018

Runtime: 114 mins

Language: Russian

ThrillerDrama

A popular and cynical writer finds his life stolen when an exact duplicate appears and assumes his identity. The imposter seamlessly takes over his television show, interacts with fans, and even lives with his friends and partners. Bogdanov watches helplessly as his career and personal life are systematically erased. Recognizing the duplicate’s genuine and superior nature, he understands the battle for his identity is lost, until his daughter seeks to restore the real Bogdanov.

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Timeline – Selfie (2018)

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1

Vijay's US trip plans and looming license crisis

Vijay Kumar, a celebrated actor, plans to travel to the United States to be with his wife Naina for the surrogate delivery, which would hold up filming on Falak Tak. A critical problem arises when his driving licence goes missing due to a clerical error while shifting between RTO buildings. Without a valid licence, the production's schedule hangs in the balance.

Bhopal
2

Illicit license arranged through Om

Vijay's politician friend arranges a meeting with Om Prakash Aggarwal, the MVI of the city, to speed up a duplicate licence. Om agrees to issue the license illicitly without Vijay attending a test and summons Vijay to the RTO as proof in case of inquiry.

RTO, Bhopal
3

Suraj Diwan's occult plotting

Suraj Diwan, Vijay's rival, plots to suppress Vijay's ascent using occult means. He realises that an unadvertised RTO visit could reveal his involvement, but believes covert pressure can keep things under wraps.

City
4

Vimla's misinformation and scolding Om

Local corporator Vimla Tiwari leaks misinformation to a reporter that Vijay has been driving without a licence. The story spreads quickly, and Vijay, infuriated, scolds Om in front of his son and superiors before leaving the scene.

RTO vicinity / press area
5

Om frames Vijay; reputation damaged

Om informs reporters that Vijay was arrogant and wanted a licence without following normal procedures. The sensational claim damages Vijay's reputation and fuels public anger.

Press area
6

Attack on Om and misbelief

Suraj's fandom orchestrates a hit-and-run attack on Om, and a masked gang vandalizes Om's house, injuring Om's son. Om becomes convinced that Vijay's men were behind the assaults.

Om's home
7

Vijay cancels US trip; hospital rush and threats

Vijay reluctantly cancels his US trip at the producer's insistence. While rushing his son to the hospital, he threatens Om over the phone, which deepens Om's belief that Vijay is involved in the chaos.

Road/City Hospital
8

Police inquiry and accusations

During police inquiries, Om and his wife Minty accuse Vijay, but the investigation finds his involvement inconclusive and Vijay is not charged.

Police Station
9

Satyagraha and Vijay's confrontation

Protests erupt in front of Vijay's residence as Om's family leads Satyagraha. Vijay addresses the media, calls Om a crazy fan who intrudes into his life, and reveals his plan to attend the driving test under Om's supervision.

Vijay's residence
10

Open test and learner's pass

An open test is arranged with media present, replacing the computer-based test with a direct question-and-answer session with Om. Despite the unconventional format, Vijay manages to pass the learner's test.

Live broadcast RTO
11

Suraj's confession witnessed

Vijay's fellow actress discreetly records Suraj's confession, catching his involvement in the plot and planning to share it with Vijay.

Film set / studio
12

Naina's surgery and flight plans

Naina requires surgery, and a flight is charted to reach there as soon as the test is completed. The timing of this medical need influences the test schedule and tensions.

City hospital / airport
13

H test day and early road-test anticipation

On the practical H test day, Vijay completes it smoothly but Om marks petty mistakes. A superior overrules the decision and passes him, setting up the next road test.

RTO
14

Road test postponed for two days; day of Naina's surgery

Om postpones the road test by two days, which happens to be the day of Naina's surgery. The delay creates tension as everyone waits for the new test date while the family deals with the medical emergency.

Noon RTO
15

Reconciliation and license confirmed; departure to airport

Two days later, before leaving for the airport, Vijay speaks with the press about their reconciliation and declares that he has received his driving licence. He then drives off toward the airport, signaling a resolution to the conflict.

Two days later Airport / press area

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