[Sitar music]
Madhuji,
our women's organisation helped 56 women get Aadhaar cards under my leadership.
- That's great. - Yes.
They were mighty pleased
and said Kusum Rathi helped those women ascertain their identity.
They wanted to put up posters but I refused.
I did that as an act of social service after all.
Right.
We've heard great things about your family.
Yes.
Not only from Mr. Pathak, but also from our son Shekhar,
- whose wife Pakhi's uncle lives in Ratlam. - Okay.
He said your sister lives in his colony.
Once this match is finalised,
we'll introduce you to Neeta and Rajeshji.
- Sure. - Yes.
- Lalitji, please have a bite. - Yes.
It tastes great when hot.
Yes.
- Have some. - I will.
[Soft music]
[Birds chirping]
Wonder what our families must be discussing.
Don't you know?
They're surely asking About each other's family history,
details about relatives and their backgrounds.
They'll collate all the data into a timeline,
then evaluate our match.
Sounds like you have quite some experience.
How many girls did you meet before we first met in Mumbai?
This is my first time, just like you.
I got a hang of things when brother Aseem got married.
Arranged marriages require a great deal of research.
[Laugh]
In that case, make a presentation for them
to make things easier.
You think your family won't do this, is it?
Your dad is a math teacher.
Trust me he'll make a Venn diagram of my family tonight.
[Laughing]
I suggest you follow the developments closely then.
It's better our history remains a secret.
[Soft music]
[Laughing]
The government has declared
violating lockdown rules will be punishable.
The police and the government are taking strict measures to ensure compliance.
Officials have requested people to stay home
[Siren wailing]
and only -As you all know the entire nation is
under lockdown right now. Only essential services will be open...
- You saw... - How is this possible?
Didn't the government issue a warning?
How will people who are stranded get home?
Lockdown was announced last night.
So, people got home well in time.
Why didn't you wake me up?
- Hello! - Did someone challenge you not to?
I didn't even invite you!
Your friend left you asleep!
My bedroom was off limits for the party anyway.
You should've put up a sign!
This is why I don't drink.
I refused to booze last night too.
I don't recall feeling unwell
and falling asleep inside.
Just chill.
[Laughing]
Chill? No! The news anchor
just said people have to remain indoors for 21 days.
Do you understand the gravity of the situation?
How can I? I was born dumb!
You're the brilliant one. I'm sure you'll a find a way out of here
because I'll land in trouble if someone sees you here.
- Fine, I'm leaving. - Please go.
- Wait a minute. - I won't.
Just wait till I make sure Jyoti aunty isn't around.
[Door opens]
Thank you for your hospitality.
[Phone vibrates]
S**t!
[Phone vibrating]
For more information, stay tuned.
[Phone vibrating]
Rishu, are you alright?!
We have been calling you all night. Why didn't you answer?
Sorry, uncle, blame it on the lockdown...
Hope you didn't step out.
No, uncle, I didn't.
[Phone vibrates]
[Suspenseful music]
- Where's Champak? - He...
[Phone vibrates]
What are you looking at?
Where is Champak?
Uncle, Champak has gone to Shirdi.
Shirdi?
Then who were you looking at just now?
Uncle, the door is ajar.
It was a gust of wind.
[Laughing]
Surbhi, why didn't you return our calls from last night?
We are worried sick since the lockdown was announced.
Champak is meant to look after you, not go on outings.
Are you with someone?
Oh no, aunty! I am all alone. Why would there be anyone?
Aren't you at the hostel?
I stayed overnight at a friend's place to study together.
This is her house.
We're classmates.
Oh God. How will you get back?
Did you inform the hostel?
Did you?
Surbhi, who's this friend?
Rishika, she's a day scholar.
You can't even cook.
What will you eat?
I'd like to speak to her.
I want to know how she's managing during the lockdown.
Don't worry, I'll manage. No big deal.
Do you have any vegetables stocked in the fridge, Rishabh?
Show me the fridge and I'll guide you.
Show me.
Rishu!
Rishu, we can't see you.
I need to charge my phone.
Power cuts are frequent in this area.
It won't be easy if my phone conks off.
Okay, take care. Be safe.
- Call us and don't step out. - Yes.
- Is it far from the hostel? - Bye.
Is something wrong with the camera?
Must be network issues.
You're right, dad. Bad network.
I'll call you back.
My family also called.
They'd worry as I'm not at the hostel.
So, I said I'm at a friend's place.
I'll go now.
Wait, let me check.
[Sigh]
My neighbour is outside.
Wait for a while. We'll think of something.
Will you keep standing at the door?
[Honking]
I really liked the girl, sister-in-law.
Petite as a sunflower. Right?
Because she was wearing bright yellow suit.
But her brother wore a pink shirt.
Do men wear pink?
Just be thankful he was fully clothed, brother!
[Laughing]
What's wrong? Why are you quiet?
Didn't you like the girl?
- No. - Feeling shy?
Out with it.
Aunt... actually,
did the girl say anything?
Ask her yourself when she visits tomorrow.
I was certain one meeting wouldn't suffice.
So, we've invited the girl's family over to Ratlam tomorrow.
You can meet her again while we show them around the house.
The light has turned green.
[Title music begins]
♪ Chasing after dreams ♪
♪ we've come this far ♪
♪ We forsook the ground ♪
♪ to soar to the skies ♪
♪ This love story shall be spoken of across the worlds ♪
♪ With you by my side, we'll make it to the horizon ♪
♪ I'll hold your hand ♪
♪ and walk proudly ♪
♪ With you by my side ♪
♪ I'll make it in life ♪
Episode 02 Due Diligence
Tell me in detail what you two discussed.
I'm sure you didn't just discuss your education.
We hardly had enough time to talk.
What an amazing hotel!
We ordered so many dishes
yet the bill wasn't too high.
I think it's a good choice for the wedding venue.
You're already planning the wedding
while Surbhi says the boy hardly spoke to her!
Mom, I think he didn't find me pretty.
Really? But I'm wary of talkative ones!
Yes. Do find out, uncle.
No. We're visiting their house tomorrow.
I prefer to be informed before we take things further.
Yes. Thank you.
[Sigh]
- Saru. - Hmm.
- Please excuse us. - Why?
[Tongue clicking]
We just need 5 minutes.
What is it?
What's wrong?
I have my doubts, dad.
- Why? - About what?
- We quite liked the boy and his family. - Yes.
Everything seems great on the face of it.
Who knows what lies hidden!
Meaning?
Didn't you see how they skirted the topic of the boy's aunt?
Yes. I also found it odd.
His aunt lives in the same city yet she didn't come to meet us.
- Doesn't matter though. - It does, dad.
A family that's cross with their daughter, how would they treat the daughter-in-law...
I've asked Pakhi's uncle
to get details about the boy's aunt Neeta.
I left my phone here.
Will you really spy on his family?
We're not spying, Saru.
I'm sure they're also checking our family out.
It's fine, dear. Let him be.
Sit here.
What time are we expected at their place tomorrow?
Doesn't matter. We will leave at 9 for Ratlam.
Okay.
You can't bear to stay home, right?
Always in a rush to leave for the shop!
Yes, you're right.
It's become a habit after all these years.
Sometimes I can't help wonder
what I'll do once Rishabh takes my place.
I have never spent time at home.
Where to? Sit down.
Why?
- Come. Just sit. - Why?
Do it.
What is it?
Have tea. And then go.
[Laugh]
Have it.
Join me.
[Clears throat]
If you're busy, I'll go.
Oh please!
We'll see how often you spend time with us after your marriage.
Did you need something?
Yes.
I wanted to know
aunt will be here tomorrow, right?
Yes, son.
She's coming
but who knows how she'll be treated.
Hope she doesn't get an earful tomorrow at least.
We've invited the girl's family over.
They needn't know of our differences.
It's been 20 years now anyway.
I don't understand why uncle and aunt are still mad at her after all these years.
They speak cordially to uncle Rajesh
but keep distance from aunt Neeta.
She lied to your uncle once
and he hasn't gotten over it yet.
Do what you will
but don't ever lie to your family, son.
[Soft music]
See you.
The girl's family will be here by 11 in the morning.
Everyone be ready on time.
Especially you.
- Aseem! - Yes.
I'm talking to you.
- Don't make excuses and sleep in. - Yes, dad.
Sister-in-law, let's finalise the lunch menu for tomorrow.
Yes, please.
Mom, stir fried cottage cheese, bell peppers and taro root
- along with a curry. - Good.
Aunt said we'll make some lentils with flat bread.
Sounds good.
Add to that peas pulao and puffed spinach bread
- with pudding for dessert. - Will do?
Sounds perfect.
There's room for special requests from the groom.
I will add it to the list.
Since you'll be making the puffed spinach bread,
Neev will have to beat me to it!
He's always on the phone.
- Help him break that habit. - He always takes it.
- Aseem, put his phone aside. - Yes.
Neev, have your food.
Neev, take a big spoon.
[Phone vibrating]
- Chew properly. - Will you have this?
- No. - You're a big boy now.
- I have to take this. - Okay?
[Phone vibrates]
[Sanskrit prayers]
How are you, Neeta?
Yes, the meeting went well.
Rishu spoke for a good 15 minutes.
Yes, the girl is really pretty.
I'll fill you in when you get here tomorrow.
Have to go now.
- Sapna. - Hmm.
You can speak to Neeta in our presence.
You needn't excuse yourself.
People are free to keep in touch.
We have no objection.
Take their advice about the wedding arrangements if need be.
We won't stop you.
Rishabh, this applies to you as well.
[Soft music]
[Door closing]
What are you doing, son?
You're working this late!
This is the social media profile of the boy's aunt, dad.
She has pictures with the younger brother
but none with the elder brother.
What does that mean?
Dad,
shouldn't we be well informed before we visit them tomorrow?
Yes, son. But we have already committed.
Let's see how things go.
Better get some sleep.
[Phone vibrates]
'Today was terribly surprising.'
'Really? You didn't seem scared at all.'
'So, how did I seem?'
'That's a long pause!'
'Anyway, you looked nice today.'
'Not like the other day.'
'Not like which day?'
'The historic morning of 25th March, 2020'
'when you almost officially fired Divya'
'an HR professional, from the post of your friend!'
Divya, you work for human resources.
Am I not a human?
You brought me here without any intimation.
What do you know about this guy?
I could literally be in danger right now.
If the warden gets to know I'm missing from the hostel,
I'll get expelled.
You know what? I'll walk to the hostel, come what may.
Surbhi! You won't get expelled
and that boy won't harm you.
Look, this is an undeclared emergency.
You know more about it than me.
Leave that house
and you'll either be termed a revolutionary or a terrorist!
You don't know the consequences.
So, just stay put
and chill.
What do you mean by chilling with a girl?
She thinks I'm holding her captive!
Done? Now listen.
Do whatever it takes and get her out of here.
Arrange for a special pass.
Don't tell anyone about this.
If this news reaches Ratlam, my family will land here despite the lockdown.
To thrash me, not care for me.
[Doorbell rings]
S**t! S**t! S**t!
Surbhi, go inside.
[Doorbell rings]
[Door opens]
Aunty, ring once more. Don't break the pattern.
Okay.
[Doorbell rings]
Okay. Tell me. Are you all right?
- Yes. - My husband is not though.
He's got the runs since morning.
I read online upset tummy is a sign of corona.
Aunty, don't trust the internet. Does he have a fever?
- That's why I'm here. Thermo... - Don't come inside, aunty.
I am feeling warm.
It's risky.
You want the thermometer, right?
It's on the fridge. I'll get it for you right away. Okay?
[Door closes]
Check on top of the cupboard.
Found it. It was right here.
[Door opens]
Here you go.
There's a pack of laxative in your fridge. Give me that too.
Yes. How do you know though?
I also know that Champak has gone to Shirdi.
[Glass falls]
Is he back?
No, aunty, a wretched cat got in.
Dear God!
I read online that cats carry corona virus on their fur.
- Shoo it away. - I'll be back.
[Door closes]
Don't be so noisy.
[Door opens]
- Here you go. - Yes.
That cat is giving me hell.
I'll deal with it later.
You leave before the cat spreads the virus everywhere.
You're right. Yes.
What's that! What's that, son?!
That also causes infection.
- Chuck it. - Champak isn't here so...
The bread seller has come. Get a packet for yourself.
There's no food in your fridge.
Okay. I think uncle needs you.
I completely forgot about him.
- Bless you, son. - Okay.
I'll return the thermometer later.
[Door closes]
If the bread seller is allowed to enter, others will be too.
Let me check if I can hail an auto or a cab.
The bread seller was allowed under essential services.
I'm sure he was issued a special pass.
Wait here. I'll go down and check.
Please don't open the door for anybody.
[Door opens]
[Door closes]
[Bean bag rustling]
[Crows cawing]
[Birds chirping]
- Here's the milk. - Okay.
Okay.
- How much? - 50.
[Water splash]
[Mobile keypad clanking]
Surbhi, you haven't slept yet.
In a minute, mom.
- Don't stay up. - Yes.
'Mom woke up. Good night.'
'Good night.'
'Well, thanks for cleaning up that day,'
'especially the alcohol bottles.'
'I couldn't risk Champak seeing it...'
'That's why I overreacted a bit.'
'A bit?'
[Chuckles]
'Sorry.'
'It's okay.'
'Oh by the way, guess which T-shirt I'm wearing.'
[Door opens]
[Water splashing]
[Dramatic music]
[Door closes]
Oh no!
[Music plays]
She's here.
You're not the one getting married, son.
Why are you nervous?
I am not nervous, dad.
I just wanted to speak to Pakhi's uncle before visiting them.
That can wait.
The suitor is decent.
Nothing else matters.
- Right, Madhu? - Agreed.
Yes, the suitor's decent indeed.
[Smiling]
- Smile a little, son. - I am smiling!
I feel you.
[Phone ringing]
Greetings, uncle.
Yes, we're almost there.
- Your uncle's here. - Uncle.
Rishu, you're so eager!
- Oh c'mon, brother. - Are they here?
I guess it's their car.
But it pulled over right there.
What's wrong?
Guess the map isn't working. I'll check.
Okay.
Tell mom the guests are here.
- Okay. - Very good.
Pakhi's uncle is on the phone.
He wants to discuss something about the Rathi family before we meet them.
We're almost here, son. Tell him we'll call back.
Uncle, hold on. Yes. I'll put you on speaker.
Yes.
Brother, I have something to say before you agree to the match.
The boy's aunt has a bad past.
20 years ago, she used to meet a boy in Indore on the sly.
He belonged to a different caste.
When Neeta's brother got wind of this,
he put an end to their relationship.
One night Neeta reached the railway station to elope
but her brother brought her back home.
Within a week she was married off to Rajesh Jaiswal.
It was rumoured she was pregnant.
Who knows if it was true?
A rumour is all it takes to malign someone's reputation.
But such resentment!
Look. This is their family matter.
It's not for us to decide how long
they should nurse resentment.
Brother, I've heard, the problem wasn't
that she chose a boy from a different caste
but the fact that she lied.
[Suspenseful music]
Dad, decide fast. Rishabh is headed this way.
- We'll call you back later, brother. - Okay.
- Thank you, uncle. - Okay, son.