I asked her if we'd met before.
She said, "Don't you think this flirting style is a bit outdated?"
I said, "No, I genuinely feel like we've met before."
So, she took a tissue
and gave a mischievous, childlike smile.
Exactly like yours.
With exactly that kind of smile,
she said, "Maybe we have."
I said, "I can't remember where we met. If you do, tell me."
She said, "Maybe we met in a book."
I said, "Oh, come on! Isn't this flirting style a bit too fresh?"
Chander Mohan Sharma? Hey, I'm Kushal--
I'm Kushal. We met with Sudha in Bhopal, remember?
Oh!
How did you recognize me?
How could I forget?
That was my first official date with my wife, Priya.
Hi.
We're here on our anniversary trip.
Happy anniversary.
How is Sudha? Is she here with you?
- Hey, C. - Yeah.
Divya Prakash would like you to say a few words.
- You do it, please. - Okay.
Listen, Preeti. That's…
- Kushal. - Kushal.
Hi.
Preeti, my partner.
Man, is this your cafe?
What a beautiful space you've put together!
Thanks.
Alright, see you later.
See you. If there's anything you need, please let me know.
Yeah? Take care.
I said, "Let me read the whole thing."
It went on to say that no story is a lie.
Each one has either already happened,
is happening,
or is yet to unfold.
MOM: I'M COMING TOMORROW MORNING BY BHOPAL EXPRESS. I WILL ARRIVE BY 6:30
Sudha.
Sudha, wake up! Wake up and see this.
- Now what? - Now what?
- Here. - Thank you.
Why are you laughing?
Give me a hand.
- Five more minutes, then I'll be out. - Okay.
- Come on! - Listen. Where will you go?
To Gargi's. Where else?
Wait a minute. Wait.
I… I can't believe we're doing all of this.
We're behaving like college kids who've been caught stealing.
Okay, how about I just say you're a colleague's relative?
Or their friend, or their sister, who has come here for some work--
Don't even think about lying.
You'll get caught.
So, should I tell the truth?
I dare you, Chander Mohan Sharma.
- Yes, Aunty. - Its wheel keeps coming off.
You've gotten very weak after getting married.
You should eat some sattu.
- Come on, give it to me. - I'll manage, Aunty. Go ahead.
You'll manage? Manage yourself first!
Mom! You?
I sent you a text saying I was coming.
- So early? - The train arrived early. Come on.
- Mom! - Ugh, you haven't bathed!
This is Sudha, Mom.
She's my friend's sister.
Just visiting.
Did you go to Chander's university too?
No, I spilled coffee on myself.
- Alright then. Chander, I'll leave. - Yeah, yeah, bye!
- Yeah, okay. - Hey, wait.
- Come on. No, no. - No, Aunty, I'll take it.
I'll take it, dear. Come.
Didn't you catch up on your sleep today?
It's my mother!
So, Sudha, what do you do?
She's a law student, Mom. Final year.
Is your name Sudha?
Yes, Aunty.
I'll always be a law student.
But now, I'm a lawyer.
I practice right here in Bhopal.
So, since when…
It's been about a month.
Is this the same Sudha?
Sudha Tripathi, whom I introduced you to
a few months ago?
Dear, does your mom live in Ratlam?
Yes, Aunty.
Good morning, bhaiya!
Good morning, didi!
I bought eggs for you both-- Aunty!
When did you arrive?
You bought eggs for them.
I'll go make some tea for you.
- Aunty, I'm sorry, but I have to go now. - No, that's okay.
Nice meeting you.
- Take care of yourself. - I will.
I'm so sorry.
I'll wait downstairs.
Didn't you reject this match?
Mom, I need to go to the office. I have a very important presentation today.
We can sit and talk this evening.
Have tea and take some rest. You must be tired.
Bye.
A colleague's sister? Really?
I got really nervous, Sudha. I'm really very sorry.
Yeah, but what was that?
That was my mom!
I said I'm sorry.
This right here is a core memory.
That's not a core memory, that's trauma!
Hold this.
- I'll take it. - No, you open the gate.
- Why didn't you tell the truth? - What should I have said?
"Mom, this is Sudha, my live-in girlfriend,
who suddenly booked tickets to the Andaman Islands last night
so we could go celebrate our honeymoon
because she doesn't want to get married."
Should I have said that?
When did I say I was your girlfriend?
So, what should I have said?
You should have said, "Mom, this is Sudha."
"She only wants three things from men."
"Lust, lust, and lust."
What even are you?
Come on, I'll drop you off at Gargi's.
No. I'll go myself.
Meet me tonight. We'll strategize.
My lunchbox.
- Bye. - Bye.
"I promise, however long we stay together, we'll have fun."
"Sudha."
- Aunty, that's mine! - Yours?
Yes.
If this belongs to you, why is it here?
I wash my clothes here sometimes.
You lie so smoothly, don't you?
Unbelievable!
How long has she been living here?
- Who? - Who?
Oh…
Like bhaiya said, she's a friend.
- A friend's sister. - Yes!
Is Chander happy?
Very happy.
Every morning, he wakes up and starts singing.
Chander's special coffee?
Sure.
Traveling must be getting on to you, right? From one place to another.
I have a flight from Delhi next week.
Where are you going this time?
- Bali. - Wow.
Ubud Literature Festival.
And I'm thinking of staying there until the book release.
Preeti will miss you a lot.
Finding home.
That's my topic of discussion for the panel there.
Strange, isn't it?
Why is it strange?
Maybe I've only come to know my characters' homes through writing,
not my own.
But these stories have given you a lot, Rahil.
You've made a home in so many hearts through these stories.
- Right? - True.
But, sometimes, I feel like we waste so much energy running.
Sometimes towards something, and sometimes away from it.
Do you know what I envy about you?
- Envy? - Yes.
- What? - That I only write about dreams.
You built yours and, with coffee and ginger lemon tea,
served them to people!
Amazing.
Thanks.
I used to run a lot too, Rahil.
But I stopped
when I realized that nothing can top coffee in the mountains.
I agree.
You know writers are always looking for authentic characters.
In real life, they are rare.
Thanks.
Chander, I hope you get everything that you're looking for.
I'm not looking for anything, Rahil.
For me, what I have right now is enough.
Some travelers set out to see the world,
while others set out to find a home in it.
Whenever I meet a new traveler, I find myself wondering
which of the two they are.
The decent, well-bred Chander Sharma
was found with a girl in his house early in the morning.
Caught messing around with a girl!
Messing around with a girl!
Nice. What did she say?
One second.
- Wait! - Is that what they said?
- His Mom's pretty sweet, by the way. - Really?
The boy is sweet too.
You even like the boy's mom.
Sudha, what if she talks to your boss lady,
and finalizes the proposal?
- So? - Yeah.
Sudha?
I can tell just by looking at you that you've fallen in love for real.
Who says true love is right for me?
Doesn't it stress you out?
What if his mom starts pressuring him about marriage again?
So what?
Chander will do whatever his heart says.
For me, what I have right now is enough.
You're useless.
- Let go! - Hello?
Hello, Sudha?
- Yes, sir. - Regarding your Bombay offer.
- Yes? - I know you put it on hold,
but I spoke to them again today.
You can specialize in civil disputes, just like you always wanted.
Thank you, sir.
That… I mean, that's…
That's a huge opportunity, sir.
If I could just get some time to think…
I have recommended you strongly. Don't let me down.
Yes, thank you, sir. Thank you.
Okay, bye.
And if we implement this plan diligently, sir,
then I'm expecting a sustainable growth
of at least five to seven percent every quarter.
Chander, implementing this idea will be very risky.
Sometimes the biggest risk is not taking any, sir.
True.
Just like the professional risk you're taking by staying in Bhopal.
I know that, sir. We talked about it.
MOM
I'm really sorry, I have to take this call.
It's my mom calling. She's visiting Bhopal.
No problem. Discuss it with her as well.
Yes.
Yes, Mom.
Yes, didi packed lunch for me.
Oh?
Okay, I'll see you once I'm done with work.
- Want some more? - That's enough.
I ate a lot. It's really good.
How's your work going?
It's been busy.
Do they even give you time off?
They do, but it's hard right now.
Check it.
You're not getting time off.
Nothing is going on with Sudha.
- What is this, son? - This… this is just a joke.
- It's a joke. - A very expensive joke.
Confirmed booking, honeymoon package!
- How do I explain this to you? - Oh, please explain.
Mom.
Why did you lie about Sudha?
How could I tell you, Mom?
The girl I once turned down who I've now fallen…
Look at your face!
Now I understand why you've been refusing to meet other girls every single day.
Silly boy, I've always liked Sudha!
It's nice that you both gave it time.
I'll talk to her mom today myself.
No, no! Wait a minute!
Mom, it's not what you think.
Then what is it?
And what did you say?
The truth, what else?
What truth?
You had a fight with Gargi and came to stay at my place for a few days.
And she believed it?
By the way, how long do you think your mom will stay?
The last time she came, she stayed for almost a month.
A month?
What happens to our Andaman tickets now?
I'm so sorry, Sudha. I'll repay you.
- Don't be stupid. - No, I will.
It's okay.
I'll find a loophole for a full refund.
- Are you upset? - Of course.
Come with me tomorrow morning.
Mala didi will take great care of your mom.
Really?
I'm joking.
Mom's going to be after me now. "If you won't marry Sudha, then…"
Then go meet some Sita, Gita, or Babita.
- Oh, stop it! - No, no, I'm actually being serious.
Look, that's why your mom is here, right?
Because her darling son paused the marriage process.
And I'm going to Ratlam for a few days.
So, just meet a couple of girls for her sake. She'll be happy.
And then she won't even ask about me.
Does this seem like a joke to you?
And what if I actually like someone?
I've always made five-year plans for my life.
From now till 2023.
First comes the engagement, then the wedding,
then a house, and finally a baby.
My cousin's wedding was big and beautiful.
So, in my opinion, big weddings are always better.
What's your opinion on this?
Give me a status update. How was Rinku?
Send help, please.
Please, have something.
Mom has put me on a diet.
Makhana?
How are the samosas?
Poor thing is on a diet. But she's very sweet.
The number you have dialled is currently busy.
- Please call again later. - I'll call you later.
If you like her so much, say yes!
- What is Sudha saying? - Mom…
No. Nothing. We're just talking.
I saw it clearly on your face the very first day.
Why did you meet the other girls?
Just to make me happy?
Silly!
If you like her so much, then what's the problem?
She doesn't want to get married.
Problem solved.
We can have the Roka now, and you can get married a year or two later.
Did you know?
From the start.
Why doesn't she want to get married?
Mom, she doesn't have a father.
Her mom lives by herself in a joint family system.
She wants to take care of her.
That's her priority.
And…
she has seen up close everything society expects from women after marriage.
Through her mom and other women in her family.
She sees it every day in court as well.
And?
And she wants to travel the world
and open her own law firm.
- And? - What else?
She wants to fulfil all of her dreams, Mom.
And she can't do all that while being with you?
Chander, you're not the kind of person
who would have unfair expectations of his partner,
or stand in the way of her dreams.
Nor are we those kinds of people.
Give Sudha some time to understand me, your father, and our family.
Who knows, she might change her mind.
If you get to know Sudha a little better,
could your mind change?
How long will you wait for her?
Two years? Five years?
I don't know.
No, that's good.
It's good that she wants to take care of her mother, and she should.
She wants to build a career for herself, and of course, she should.
She wants to travel the world, and she should.
Actually, she wants to do everything that's important to her in her life.
She just doesn't want to marry you.
No… No, it's not like that, Mom.
She just doesn't want to get married right now.
Yeah.
Are you trying to convince me or yourself?
Chander, relationships only work when both sides are willing to compromise.
Does Sudha know what you're compromising in this relationship?
Have you ever told her what you sacrifice by being with her?
Okay, suppose she says yes to marriage tomorrow.
You'd marry her, right?
Because as far as I know my son,
he has always dreamed of having a home, a family, and kids.
I've booked my return ticket for tomorrow. I'm leaving in the morning.
What? Why?
And, Chander…
this has happened to you before.
Not again.
Subtitle translation by: Neha Nair