Goddess Lakshmi ascended into our home.
She was like a little cotton fluff...
Pink.
That day, we didn’t know what to do…
With our happiness.
Be careful.
I was counting the fingers on her hands and feet.
Just to make sure Everything was okay.
When I saw Daani for the first time,
I felt as if I could do anything for her.
Daani is very fortunate.
You all love her so much.
After all, who doesn't love their children?
Now you’ll see how grandly
We celebrate Daani's 12th birthday.
We'll make sure she has zero anxiety...
And no chance of any panic attacks too.
Whenever there's a celebration at home, anxiety tends to peak.
There's so much happening,
And one has to be have to be mindful– - Mindful of each other’s feelings.
Don't worry,
This will be Daani's most memorable birthday ever.
And it’s a challenge!
It's good to be mindful of Daani's happiness but,
But, this week I want you all to look into
each of your own individual happiness too.
Our happiness is in Daani's happiness.
Yes, but think of the family
Like a golgappa…
Some like it with sweet water,
Some with spicy water,
Some like it with potato, and some like it only with boondi.
So, you want to understand…
What kind of 'golgappa' makes each of us happy, right?
Yes... And I want all of you to come together…
And make the best Karkaria ‘golgappa’.
Listen everyone, I've got an idea.
Let's have a lavish party at the Surya Hotel.
We can book a pub or a restaurant.
These banquet halls seem a bit crude.
Crude? What do you mean crude?
You do realise I'm talking about the Surya Hotel.
Daani, you tell us, what kind of a party do you want to have?
Something different.
Here, have a fresh hot roti.
Oh great! The son seems to be getting special service today…
Can I dare to get one too? - I'll get it.
Should we do a theme party!?
Yes!....Kabi–
–Tanya loves theme parties.
We can do the K-drama theme. - That's a good idea.
Huh! - Yeah, why not?
'Kasauti Zindagi Ki'
'Kabhi saas bhi kabhi...'
Oh yes and 'Khatron ke Khiladi' is there too .
Do you still want that pickle? - Yes, please.
Jungle theme!?
Oh no no, please!
That one’s the worst!
Vampire? Punk?
No, all that is too cliché. Something else…
Retro?
No, let's do something off-beat…
Pass it here. - Honestly,
the best birthday parties used to happen in the 90s
Video games, balloons, Rasna…
Seriously!
And Mom, remember you used to cook chole-bhature?
And the samosas and chips. And we used to wear those pointy-party caps.
I never wore any such loser caps like you.
Shall we go for a 90’s theme party?
You mean like… vintage Bollywood type?
Yes! We can all dress up as Bollywood characters from the 90’s. Hmm?
We love it.
Wow! You see?
I gave just one suggestion and it’s approved!
Okay, great. The decision is made.
And at this birthday party,
You'll get a grand gift from your grandfather.
Alright, we’re going with the 90’s theme party.
Done!
Should I fetch more roti?
Okay.
My family is planning it, Sir.
It's so nice to see you excited.
Have you invited all your friends?
Yes, sir, mostly everyone.
Great. Umm...
How about we invite Chintan?
If you're not comfortable, then it's okay.
Okay, I can be friends with Chintan.
Now that’s a mature girl.
Are you happy, Daani?
Yes, Sir.
Mom made these invitations.
Fetus Akshay Kumar is so hairy.
I really like purple.
I made that one.
D-K, this is so cute.
This 90s theme idea is so cool.
I’m already excited1 - Chintan,
I wanted to invite you for my birthday party.
Then invite…
Why does this horse have a horn?
It's a unicorn.
You’ve grown horns, too.
Everyone grows horns, once they’re popular.
I hope you come. Bye.
Bye.
So cute.
Whose idea was the Bollywood theme?
Mine. Total childhood feels!
I know, but Vishnu…
It’s a private event,
I don't know if I should come.
You were saying you miss home, right?
Come, you'll feel good.
Come on. Just come.
I'll try.
By the way, are you prepared for the meeting with Mangtani?
When is it? Next week, right?
Yeah, prep is going on.
Sameera is a pain, though.
Forget her... Just focus on making a good impression.
After all, Mangtani is the main man.
If you ever need any help, just let me know.
I can even join you as part of the team…
If you want.
People think happiness comes from money,
Cars, houses, status and possessions.
But you know what?
Suffering is the only truth.
That’s an interesting philosophy, Vishnu, but
I need an honest answer.
And this is my honest opinion, Megha.
I'm talking about your feelings.
What is it that gives you real happiness?
This is a safe space... You can be real here.
It's too spicy!
Come, come. Teji, please look after them...
Yes, of course.
Are you happy now, Pinky?
You can no longer say that…
‘Papa doesn’t listen’ to you.
Now you just watch how the revenue grows.
The chaat counter gets a lot of foot fall in our market, dad.
And people who eat spicy would obviously want something sweet after.
All that is fine,
But this smile on your face today...
Should not fade, alright?
Do it once more.
One more time. Good girl...
Oh Ashok, you're here! - Greetings.
Namaste, you got late son.
Okay now, go on you guys, get going.
Get going?
Darling, didn’t you have to pick up the return gifts?
Ashok will help you with it.
C’mon, take her, go.
Shall we?
I feel happy when the business grows.
Would you call it your passion or happiness?
Honestly, I don't know the difference.
Are you happy in your marriage?
What option do I have?
A: Yes. B: No.
Are you feeling okay? - What do you mean?
I mean, overall, health-wise, are you okay?
You closed the clinic early just for a birthday party?
It’s a ‘family function’ for me, hence, I closed it.
You don't need to do all this, Ashok.
I like doing it, Pooja, but…
If you're feeling uncomfortable, then I'll…
Just go back, what else?
You blind idiot!
Are you blind or what!?
Hey, what are you doing!?
I asked for rose gold.
Rose gold!
Yes, dear, I said rose gold... This is gold.
It's my daughter's preference, so get all these replaced quickly.
Maybe I can ask sir, he'll check it...
Sir? Who!?
I'm the one getting the work done all this time, right?
How did 'sir' come in between?
Leave it, we'll get it done from someone else.
Ma'am, you can text me the color name… - I already did... Check it first.
Come to this side.
A big banner will come here That reads–
“Happy Birthday, Daani”. Okay?
No, mom, “Happy Birthday, D-K”.
All right, dear. - Grandma,
nothing from this menu will work... Everything is fried.
Huh? - Yes.
It shouldn't be a problem eating fried food for a day.
It's a birthday party, after all.
Mom, no one will eat it. I know them.
So what should we do now?
What the hell is that? - It’s an air fryer, mom.
It gives the fried texture, but, it doesn't use the oil to fry.
Oh wow! Thank you, mom!
“Wow?” What “wow”? There won't be any taste without the oil.
I can never understand all this new shebang they keep coming up with.
I won't be able to cook with this.
Daanu, go and call nanu. He called to ask about your gift.
Okay.
So what do we do now?
It's just for a day... Let's do it to make Daanu happy.
I know how to use it, I'll teach you.
Alright.
But nobody can stop me from cooking the auspicious ghee halwa though.
Okay.
Perfect happiness…
A hot jacuzzi,
Scented candles,
Soft music,
And a good book.
A place where you can do whatever you want…
However you want to.
Freedom– -Control!
Lily Neon sir, as per the picture your granddaughter shared…
Ditto. First copy. Twenty-one thousand only.
Zero elegance. I don't like it.
It needs to be grand.
Come on, let’s go.
I need a birthday gift.
You said you wanted to see bags, right?
None of these look decent.
This costs forty-four thousand.
It’s as thin as a sewing thread!
This is such a bright colour. - I don't like it.
Is this a teddy bear or a man-eating bear?
This one is just beyond 'grand’ now...
‘Grand’ doesn't mean the teddy should be bigger than my granddaughter.
Release him into the wild!
Come on, let's go.
I must say one thing...
You work really hard for your family.
That's fine, but buying a gift for this generation is a headache.
A birthday gift can be given a couple of days later, as well.
It's not a big deal.
I promised Daani.
It'll be embarrassing if I don't get something.
My happiness comes from the kids.
Their presence keeps the house lively.
I feel great satisfaction when everyone is close-knit.
And how do you try to keep the kids close to you?
Daksh agrees to anything if he gets chocolates or chips.
It used to work on Daani too, but now…
She's growing up, she's more into her friends and all.
And Pooja?
Pooja's happiness lies in her own house.
With her husband.
We spared no expense at her wedding though.
It was a full scale celebration.
And even when the time came to change our shop's name…
I didn't take even a breath to decide.
And Vishnu?
Grandma, who are you dressed as?
Waheeda Rehman.
You forgot?
“Nimbooda!”
“Rahul doesn't chase girls…”
“Girls chase Rahul instead.”
‘Cool!’
“The heart stirs, Rahul…You won't get it.”
Hey sis! Who are you dressed as? - Go away, Daksh!
Go, wait outside sweety. Your sister’s getting ready.
Come on, let's finish this.
Yes…
See, looks so good on you?
Perfect.
Happy birthday, my baby.
Hey, my hair’ll get all messed up…
Sorry, sorry.
You look so adorable!
‘May no evil eye fall on you.’
No, no, mom, it'll get spoilt.
I'm just putting it behind your ear, no one will even notice.
Hello, hello, welcome!
Hi Chintan. - Hello Aunty.
Happy Birthday. - Thank you.
I'm Daani's dad…And uh you must be Chintan's elder sister?
Oh gosh stop…
I'm Palomi. Nice to meet you.
We’ve all met earlier in the meetings, but…
I didn't get a chance to meet you.
Let's forget all that... Old story...
Bhuvan, meet Munna. Munna, meet Bhuvan.
You won't get it. Come on.
Are you ready?
Yay!
Yes, I won!
Hello. Please come in.
Come here. - Dear, that’s your gift.
Come, come.
Come on.
Look, look, Ashok is here.
“Then, what should I do, what should I do?”
Ask after him of course.
Offer a beverage, serve some Rasna, serve some samosas.
You carry on, go ahead...
Huh!
Can we take a selfie?
Please, later.
Wow! This is such a great setup.
Nice. - Isn't it?
It's all vintage for the Gen Z,
And full nostalgia for us.
But why isn't the party at your Gurgaon house?
Actually, this house gives more of that vintage vibe…
That's why. - Yeah, that's true.
Did you eat? - Hello.
Hello.
Hi.
I’m Sameer from Italy.
Dr. Ashok from Vasant Kunj. - Uh, what?
Ashok, he means the character's name...
Okay, Sameer…Like a cool breeze...
Nice, nice.
You’re a smart guy.
This is Prince, Mrs Mehra's son. We attended his sister’s…
Wedding earlier…The one with the Roman theme.
Oh yes, yes, yes, yes.
You came for our wedding, too, right?
Yeah, you danced so good, with all that rolling on the floor.
Unforgettable, isn't it, Pooja?
Something to eat? - And drink too.
Come.
What's this? - It’s the cake, sir.
Greetings, brother! - You, carry on.
You, hold up.
Did you get this cake? - Yes.
It's a double-storey cake. It’s a gift for our Daanu.
Huh!
There’s no need for all this.
Here you go, I'll give this cake to her myself. First...
What are you even saying?
It's my gift. Daani is like my granddaughter, too.
You keep calling her your “granddaughter” but,
It didn't cross your mind,
When you were stealing customers from my shop!
I'm telling you–
I apologised for that, and you forgave me.
The matter was done.
Then why are you still creating drama on such an auspicious day?
A grand cake like this suits better when it's gifted by her real grandfather.
Just take the money and go.
You're a sore loser, brother!
I'm not taking that money... Keep it.
Hey, Kamal!
Hey!
♪
The samosas are so delicious. I'm going to take another one.
They were fried using ‘air’. That's why they don't taste as good.
Well, there’s a built-in OTG in Neeti’s new house, right?
You won't have this problem over there.
Saira, come... Gauri is on a video call.
Come on, let’s talk to her! - I’ll be back.
Okay.
Shanti! - Yes, aunty.
Here, hold this and serve it to the kids.
Sure.
Come on, kids, the halwa is here!
No, no aunty, it's too sweet.
Okay.
Come, dear, you have some…
Aunty, I can't have it, I have a match tomorrow.
Daani, my sweet child, she’ll eat it. - No, no,
I won't eat something so sweet, I already told you, grandma.
It’s your birthday, sweety. It’ll be auspicious for you to eat it.
Have a little. - No, no, grandma.
I get my happiness…
From feeding good food to everybody.
You do enjoy it, don’t you?
Let me tell you something. So, Pooja and Vishnu…
Only like the chhole that I make.
Whenever they order it from outside,
They always say, 'Mom, it just doesn't taste like yours.'
Mom, give that to me...
Do you know, this halwa is made with pure forest cow ghee?
And Kareena’s dietician…
Referred to ghee as a super food,
And its effects on the skin are just...
I don't even know where to start.
Do you want to try some now? - Yes.
Thank you. - Welcome.
Aunty, just a little. - Okay.
It's too good.
Hey, please sit.
Namaste, thank you for coming.
Come in quickly. Let's go.
It’s musical chair time! Come on, kids!
Daksh.
Come on, Daanu.
"In flowers and in buds, In the pathways of dreams."
Come on, Danu!
Go, Sonia! Congrats!
Smart girl!
Stop, stop.
Oh!
Sorry, Tanya. Sorry Tanya.
Come on. Come on.
–Sandra? Thank you.
"Look, the atmosphere is beautiful."
Thank you. - Cheers.
Much needed.
So?
So, when’s the meeting with Mangtani?
Next week. Hopefully.
Have you selected your team yet? - Get up, get up, kids!
It's none of my business,
but picking Vishnu for your the team would be excellent.
You know, it's not entirely in my hands.
But I'll try.
No, me!
I feel real happiness only when everyone else is happy.
There's a lot of pressure on me to keep everyone satisfied.
Someone wants one thing, Another one wants something else.
When everything is normal,
That's when I feel my own happiness.
I hope you don't think that, I’m not giving proper answers…
And that I don’t know anything about my own happiness.
In fact, for the first time, it felt like you gave me an honest answer.
Danu, Danu!
Danu! Come on!
Hey!
Whoa! - Yay!
I sat first. Move aside!
Stop it.
Go away.
It's okay, what happened?
You're brave boys. It's okay!
You little brawlers! Come on, I'll play with you too.
Come on. Come on. Start the music. I’ll play too.
Hey, grown ups! Join in! Don't be shy.
Yay papa!
Come. Come on.
Come.
"Eyes full of intoxication.
Let the heart be daring."
Do you get it now as to what 'arrangement' means?
Ugh. It's so spicy!
What? Hah! It’s not like, we’re adding any chilli to it!
What's going on?
You’re drinking…?
Yeah, that's okay, Uncle insisted.
Come, Poojaji, you can join us too. Give us company.
No, no, no...
Come outside uncle, everyone’s calling you for the game.
Of course, it’s a birthday party after all. - Oh come on!
The mood had just gotten good…
Come on. - Okay.
Bro, that was a bad landing.
Come on, get up now son!
Hey, come on. It's okay.
Looks like the dude’s drink just got too spicy eh?
Hey, Daksh. Where did he go?
Come on. Start the music.
I did that. - What's up?
Look at that. - Yeah!
You choose whichever you want.
Yay! - "I’ve held it"
Hi. - Hi.
You didn't eat anything? I haven't seen you eating at all.
No. I am good. Really.
Why did you leave the game in the middle?
When you don't attend to guests properly, what else will I do?
Vishnu told me you miss home.
I'll pack some samosas for you.
Oh! - Hey!
Oh, now it’s just Daani left! Come on, we should cheer for her.
Come on, Daanu!
Come on, Daanu.
Hey! Cheating! Cheating!
D-K!…D-K!…D-K!
Whoa! - Yes.
Ohhh… Yes yes!
Cake cutting time!
It's cake-cutting time!
- Bring in your gifts too.
Move aside! - Wait!
Wait, wait.
Remove the chairs.
Bring the cake.
Daani. Gift.
Thank you, uncle!
God bless you!
Yay!
Get the candles, man!
Hey, where did you come from?
Where’s your mommy?
Are you hungry kiddo?
Come on. Come. Come.
Well done!
Come, I'll feed you.
Great, great party food!
Huh!
Everyone abandoned you too huh?
Just like me.
Wear the tiara before cutting the cake.
Aww!
Come on! - Let's cut it.
But where’s grandpa?
Will you eat some cake? Let me feed you some chips.
Grandpa!
Uhh…
Puppy!?
No, it's just...
It was outside. I thought...
I was just...
Wow! This is so cute!
Wow! Grandpa. This is the best gift ever!
Thank you. Thank you.
Thank you so much, grandpa!
Come on.
Grandfather's ‘grand’ gift!
Happy birthday to you.
Happy birthday, dear Daani.
Happy birthday to you.
You got to understand...
Let's go inside.
Hey man, the scene is different.
Sandra is not choosing the team.
Sameera is doing it herself.
Shit!
I think that’s why Sandra got the promotion too,
Because it’s easier to enslave her.
And Sameera doesn't have that kind of a hold over me.
Precisely.
Now we’ve got only one option left.
Sandra told me that Mr. Mangtani is coming to town next week.
For the company retreat.
It's okay, I'll manage something somehow.
The day I get that promotion and my salary gets a raise,
I'm going to book a damn house that very day.
And silence everyone.
I’ll get it done before turning 36!
I’ll…be outside…
Vishnu has grown up physically,
But he has a child’s maturity.
He’s been asking me for money to buy a separate house…
But I’ve refused and kept him with me instead.
And does this make you happy?
Look, there's value in family...
But he just doesn't get it yet.
One day when he’ll see his children
and grandchildren grow up under the same roof…
That day he'll thank me.
He'll say, “Papa, it’s good that you kept us glued together.”
You’re buying a new house?!
Is it confirmed? - No...
It's just being discussed… That's all…
You didn't tell me. I'm your father, ain’t I?
Were you waiting for me to die first?
You’re in here. Didn't you eat?
Vishnu is leaving home. - No, no…
Dad, it's not what you think…
You’re all in here...?
Are we so bothersome to you? - Papa, it's nothing like that…
You haven't even heard the full story…
Neeti, you tell him... It's nothing like that…
It's nothing!? It was already planned!
Once the promotion happens, they'll move out!
You go on and play with your friends.
Come on. Go.
And that's why her friend was also saying something about…
Them having an OTG in the new house!
Wow! The whole damn world knows that he's leaving us! - Listen...
Except us!
Dad, calm down…
Mom, you must’ve misheard.
Actually, everyone lives separately in her family,
And now she wants to copy-paste that system over here.
How can you always make such accusations against my family?
And we're not your family, right?
And you're going leaving us for her!?
I'm his wife!
Oh no you’re an incarnation of a Goddess!
We fold our hands and pray before you!
Please don't wreck our home!
Don't set our happiness on fire.
And our happiness not happiness mom?!
Vishnu, say something…
Dad, can we calmly discuss this? - Great!
First you've strangled our dreams,
And now you're asking us to take a breath? Huh, Kamla!
Let's talk about this later, please. There are guests outside…
There are kids… - You get the hell out of here!
And what are you still doing in our house? Just take Ashok,
And return to your own house! Get out!
Why are you yelling at me?
Look how these children argue…
Don't drag my matter into all this.
Your matter? Bullshit!
Oh yeah? Look who's talking!
What gets you angry?
Everything angers me...
Nobody understands me.
No one at all?
Then, what happens?
Nothing.
Everything just keeps going as it is.
So do you think there's no happiness in your life?
Because no one truly understands you?
If you wanted to separate Daani from us in the first place,
Then why did we get into this whole shebang of therapy?
Mom, no one is taking your granddaughter away from you.
Daani’s grown up now, she'll understand.
These days everyone lives independently.
See? See what I mean?...That means you two have been thinking about it!
So what?? Now is there a curfew
Even on thoughts, in this house?
Unbelievable! This is what the reality of this house has become.
We can't even express what's on our minds.
Neeti, please!
SAY IT TO THEM!
This is too much!
You don't even tell me anything about your plans,
And still I support you here like a fool,
And on top of that, you– - Hey, hey!
Don't tell me about support.
I'm the one who supports this entire family,
But, I don't show off!
And we've given our children the right family values.
They don't talk back to elders like you!
Yes!
Oh yes, I'm the witch!
I’ve come to tear apart this home!
I must be really crazy right? To..to decorate the whole house by myself…
Just so that I can break it apart right?
Now wait and watch! I'll show you how I break this home.
I'll rip it and show you!
You dare try to take Daani and Daksh…
Out of this house, just you try...
Then you’ll see what I can do! - Dad, listen–
I’ll show you! - Dad, please, relax!
I'll take Daksh and Daani, from right under your nose!
Neeti stop it now!
You had to choose this day of all, to start this drama?
Stop it!
Living together can be tiring, right? - Yes.
It's not that I don't love them.
It's just that…
Being under the same roof all the time…
It becomes too much.
How does it become too much?
I…
I feel like I'm losing…
Bits of myself…
I don't think I can put it into words.
I feel like…
I'm slowly slipping away…
From myself…
Thank you for coming. - Thank you, Daani.
Happy Birthday.
Thank you. - Thank you so much, Daani.
It was a wonderful party.
Bye.
Okay then.
Thank you for coming.
How was the food? - Good.
Everything was good.
- Mom… - Daanu, not now…
Mom, please...
Bye, Daani. Lovely party.
Bye. - Bye, Daani.
Bye. - Take care.
Bye. Bye Daani.
Sometimes, for the sake of our family’s happiness…
We suppressing our own personal joys…
Sometimes we feel that our happiness…
Is equivalent to the happiness of the entire family…
While sometimes we can't distinguish…
Between our happiness and unhappiness either…
And sometimes,
we are unable to identify our real happiness.
In all of this, the family’s wholesome happiness get trailed behind,
And that's something we need to take special care of.
Please wish Daani, a very happy birthday.