[Sitar music]
[Birds chirping]
[Footsteps]
[Door opens]
[Whispering]
[Door closes]
What are you doing here?
- Those are my clothes! - Yes...
I'll explain later.
I was putting the garbage bag away and the door got shut.
Open the door before someone sees us.
But the key is inside!
Who leaves the house without the keys?
You should've carried the keys.
You must be careful with corona doing the rounds.
I will keep that in mind. You called someone last time.
You bought bread and went upstairs.
Did you leave it on the stairs?
Cats will tear the packet.
Are you even listening to me?
Call a key maker.
Who would agree to risk their life?
Why did you step out when I asked you to stay home?
I was trying to help. I'm sorry.
It's his house.
What do you mean you want the neighbours to vouch for it?
Don't you trust me?
Hand me the phone.
Listen, you've been here before.
I paid you 600 the last time, now you'll get 1,000 due to the lockdown.
Get here in 10 minutes and I'll give you 200 extra.
How long will this take?
[Key grinding]
2 minutes.
[Key grinding]
He said 2 minutes.
Perhaps your neighbour has an extra key.
What's with the crowd? Did someone get corona?
Oh no, aunty. I went down to get bread
and left the key inside. I got locked out.
And the spare key must be with Champak.
Madam, do you have his packet of bread?
No way! Why would I take it?
Let's break the door down.
Good idea.
Oh god! You can't break the door!
It's not a movie.
Let me think of something.
Rishu Bhaiya, where did you keep the bread?
Hold this and stay put.
On the stairs.
I'll bring it.
No, don't bother.
You might get corona if you touch it.
I'm warning you, nobody on this floor should get corona.
Understood?
What are you doing?
Wear that mask properly.
You're right, aunt. It's not safe here.
- Go inside, we'll wear masks. - Okay.
- Leave a spare key with me too. - Yes.
- Listen. - [Door opens]
Don't forget the garbage bag.
Of course.
[Soft music]
[Door closes]
Done.
Thank you so much, mister.
Give me your number, I'll pay you online.
Cash!
What did he say?
Cash!
You want cash. Right away.
No spitting. Gulp it.
[Light music]
[Suspenseful music]
[Dramatic music]
Here you go.
Rishu bhaiya, I told you not to leave the bread on the stairs.
A cat was holding on to it.
I saw it.
[Soft music]
Please do the honours.
See you.
[Door opens]
[Door closes]
We're done for. Jagatram saw you.
I'll get evicted and my family will get the news.
Why did you step out? You should've let the trash rot!
I told you I was only trying to help you.
I didn't ask for it!
[Plastic bag rustles]
Wash your hands please.
[Plastic bag rustles]
You've worn my clothes.
If you hadn't, I'd say I don't know you.
[Water splashes]
This is why I wore it.
I swear, you brought me bad luck.
Once you leave, I will quit partying for life.
Once I leave, I'll bathe with a sanitiser.
Only then will my trauma be cleansed.
[Breathing]
[Footsteps]
[Door closes]
[Title music begins]
♪ Chasing after dreams ♪
♪ we've come thus 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 03 The Lie
[Birds chirping]
You didn't describe the girl to me.
All you said is she's pretty.
She's pretty and well-behaved too.
One who won't say mean things even when angry.
Hope she can scold Rishu though.
That's important, sister-in-law.
[Laughing]
- Is everything ready? - Yes.
- Did you add salt to the salad? - Yes.
Sister-in-law, how did you like the taro root?
Sapna, you've hit it out of the park with the cheese. It's delicious.
- Kusum. - Yes?
- Water. - Yes,
I'll get it.
I'll wait outside.
[Somber music]
Neeta, the taro root is yummy.
It will be finished off the first.
I'm sorry, I got late.
You both ended up doing everything.
Actually, my friend was late so I had to wait for her.
Aunt, hope mom is not angry.
You don't have to explain, Priya.
The girl's family will be here soon. Serve them cold drinks.
- Okay? - Yes.
- Get dressed quickly. - Mom!
Dad and uncle have sent for you.
The guests have arrived.
- Come quick, mom. - I'll join you in 5 minutes.
- Pooja, ready the breads. - Come.
[Birds chirping]
[Soft music]
Rishu, what are you waiting for? Fetch them.
- What do we do now, dad? - It's obvious, son.
Rishabh is headed this way. We have to go in.
What about uncle's update?
Son, this is between Anandji and his family.
We needn't worry about it.
We aren't hiding anything or lying to them.
Nice.
- Hello, uncle. - Hello, son.
Uncle, our house is further ahead.
Yes, we'll join you in a bit.
Great, everyone's waiting.
[Chuckles]
Yes.
[Light music]
[Water rushing]
Greetings.
Welcome.
Welcome to our house.
- Thank you so much. - Hello.
Hello.
Greetings.
- Why the gift?! - No big deal.
- Thank you. - This way.
Please come.
Hello.
- Come, child.
Greetings.
- Hello, uncle. - Bless you.
Bless you, child.
Bless you.
You have the best house in Ratlam.
And the best family too.
Aunt Neeta, come here.
Hello.
Vivekji isn't around?
Our shop got an urgent order.
I'll fetch him in some time.
Let's go inside.
Please come.
- What a splendid house!
[Car approaching]
- Is he here?
- Here he comes. - Yes.
[Lalit] He drives a BMW... Lovely.
[Anand] What took you so long?
Sorry, I'm late, brother!
The driver is new, he needs a scolding.
[Laughing]
This is Rishabh's uncle,
my brother-in-law, Mister Rajesh.
Come.
Please come.
This way.
[Indistinct chatter]
[Laughter]
Uncle, you halted a bit far from the gate.
Did Rishu send you the wrong location?
Oh no, son. I'm not used to latest phones.
So, goof-ups happen.
[Chuckles]
Take note of this, brother.
Rishabh is already sending messages to his father-in-law!
[Laughing]
As a child, he wanted to be a fast bowler.
No wonder he's a fast one!
Rajesh,
Lalitji is a math professor in Ujjain.
- Really? - Yes.
- Is it a government college or private? - Private.
CMS College.
I see.
Pension in government colleges is anyway a hoax.
Private colleges pay well.
Add to that
private coaching on the side
and you'll roll in wealth!
Oh no, I'm happy with my college job.
Mom gives tuitions at home.
She used to be a schoolteacher.
Aunty, please tell me how to teach kids.
We see stars while teaching Neev!
[Laughing]
Surbhi is in Maruana College, right?
What?
It's Mariana College, uncle.
Whatever!
It's a girls' college.
How do you know so much?
[Chuckles]
I'd heard of a scandal.
A boy was caught in the girls' hostel there at night.
The video went viral.
I got a message on WhatsApp, that's it.
[Light music]
Surbhi, you haven't eaten.
Do you avoid fried food?
Nothing like that.
Have a bite then we'll go to our shop
where you can try different things.
Yes, this is a family of foodies.
Aseem baked this cake.
But Rishu isn't like him at all.
He can't cook at all.
[Chuckles]
That's not entirely true.
No, my brother is great with instant noodles.
[Laughing]
Surbhi loves instant noodles.
She's taken on a new fad,
instant noodles garnished with sev.
Yes.
But, Rishu, you said you patented that recipe!
I read about it on the Internet.
I was just bluffing, brother. It's common.
Really?
Aseem is one of a kind.
Unlike men around here who never enter the kitchen.
I agree!
[Indistinct conversation]
[Television sound]
[Ambulance siren]
[Utensils' clink]
[Television sound]
Eat up. I'll land in trouble if you starve and faint.
Is that how you offer food back home?
[Sighs]
I'm sure you never step into the kitchen there.
[Television sound continues]
[Utensils' clink]
[Footsteps]
My family is in the business of feeding people.
I'm sorry, I should've done better.
I am not a great cook
but I'm sure you'll like it.
Please have it.
Thank you.
Are you from Indore?
Ratlam.
That explains it.
Where are you from?
- Ujjain. - That makes us neighbours.
[Sighs]
All trains from Ujjain pass through Ratlam.
Sev, gold, and station. That's what Ratlam is about.
[Chuckles]
Hard to believe you're from Ratlam.
You read me easily like microbiology!
My efforts went waste!
Why?
I don't want to be an open book so people can judge
my background.
What's so bad about being from Ratlam?
Nothing really
but my MBA colleagues disagree.
They come from big cities.
Taking small towners for idiots is a part of their culture.
It's more about judging people who are different.
I spend all day in class wondering if my prono...
Sorry. If my pronunciation is fine.
Why give so much importance to their opinion?
Because they're my competitors.
I don't want to expose my weakness to them.
Then you should be thankful to them.
They're exposing their weakness by bullying you.
Pettiness.
[Soft music]
Well,
I've also been petty with you.
I didn't behave nicely with you.
I'm sorry.
Actually,
I should be apologising to you.
I wore your clothes without asking.
I've been rude all day.
Hunger drives me crazy.
Please have more.
I wasn't talking about now as such.
I said things to Ankur.
I kind of sensed it.
Don't ask Divya what I said about you!
What did you say?
[Chuckles]
Let's not go there, we barely patched up.
Tell me.
[Chuckles]
- I have kept the blanket out for you. - Thanks.
I told Divya that you're a rustic fool
trying hard to be cool!
You're funny!
Had I known, I'd never ever called you
a cheap Indian version of a pasta!
[Soft music]
- Good night. - Good night.
The view has never been so clear from the terrace.
[Birds chirping]
It's so quiet.
Feels odd.
Are you missing the noise?
No way.
I'd love it if the lockdown lasts for 3-4 years.
Birds and animals will be the happiest.
They'll be free and we'll be caged!
Pigeons will have a gala time.
They'll poop all over the cars on the roads!
[Laughing]
[Birds chirping]
Sorry, I'm not poetic like you.
But you're an entrepreneur.
You'll find a business opportunity in this too.
Agreed.
Cars spoiled by pigeons will need cleaning!
C'mon!
But that business would not go well with my family's brand.
What's your family's brand?
Shree Ganga Sweets, the taste of culture.
That's quite popular indeed!
[Chuckles]
My sister-in-law's relatives live in Ratlam.
They always get kalakand from your store when they visit.
[Sighs]
I had an inkling you come from money.
[Sighs]
I come from a well-to-do family
but I didn't earn that wealth.
I plan to be as rich on my own.
I did my MBA and am looking for opportunities in marketing.
Once I get enough experience, I'll take charge of my family business.
[Chuckles]
What are your plans?
Not as sorted as yours!
I'm interested in virology
but I haven't planned my career path.
I might go for academics or research.
What do your parents want?
- My parents... - Sir, it's past 30 minutes.
Please come downstairs.
This is all you get for 100 bucks.
Please come.
[Chuckles]
My parents want me to follow my heart.
Dad says the aim of education is to empower people
to take appropriate decisions
and own up to them.
Your dad must be really proud of you.
[Chuckles]
Things are pretty transparent in your family.
Then why did you lie about being at a friend's place?
Are we friends?
[Chuckles]
Not so soon.
The truth would get my mom worried
and dad would freak out.
My brother would've landed here flouting lockdown rules.
Hold on.
[Door opens]
[Door closes]
[Footsteps]
[Keys jingling]
[Door opens]
[Door closes]
[Music playing]
[Indistinct chatter]
[Car approaching]
This is Shree Ganga Sweets.
I'm glad
Surbhi came with us.
- Wow, Surbhi. - Hello, uncle.
Hello. Bless you.
- Hello, uncle. - Good boy.
- Hello, how are you? - Good.
Vivekji, thank you very much.
Don't thank me, Kalyanji.
Your NGO is helping kids.
We're glad to do our bit.
- Let me see you out. - Please.
See you.
This is my legacy
and hopefully a future unicorn.
The charity boxes are your true legacy, not the brand.
[Light music]
[Clears throat]
With your permission, may I show Surbhi around the store?
Come, Surbhi.
Sample a bit of everything.
- Listen, Arijesh. - Yes, ma'am.
Let's have her try a bit of every dessert,
especially kalakand.
That's a lot!
You're marrying into the Rathi family so no point worrying about weight gain anymore.
That battle will last for the lifetime!
Try the kalakand.
How do you manage to stay fit?
I have a secret.
Nobody knows but I'll share it with you.
My friend conducts Zumba classes.
I go for them 3 days a week secretly.
Zumba!
Nobody but Aseem knows this.
And now you do!
[Chuckles]
But why hide it from everybody?
Are they against dancing?
Nothing like that.
I am just scared of mentioning dance classes to my parents-in-law.
Aseem is equally scared
so he lies for my sake.
But Rishu never lies to the family
so don't let him in on the secret.
[Chuckles]
- How did you... - How did you like the kalakand?
It's delicious.
I'd like to have a word with you.
Listen, give me sugar free cashew sweet...
You know, Surbhi,
our customers
buy sweets only after careful consideration.
This is about choosing your life partner.
It's a huge decision.
In our opinion, Rishabh is a great guy
but I'm sure you have some expectations.
You have only met twice
and it's not easy to choose a partner
in such a short time.
But, two meetings with you and your family are good enough for me.
Experience counts after all.
With age, you learn
to take the right decision quickly.
Dear,
I have accepted you as family.
So, I want to give you this silver coin.
This small gift is a token
of our family's approval.
But that doesn't mean you're obligated to marry Rishabh.
If you do happen to like him,
keep this as a wedding gift.
If you don't like him,
consider this as a blessing from a father figure.
[Soft music]
I'll get some sweets packed for your family.
- Okay? - Yes.
[Light music]
What's wrong?
Tea.
Thank you.
[Sniffing]
Didn't you add sugar?
I did.
Are you sure?
What?
Well...
[Phone ringing]
Yes, Jagatram?
Yes.
What?
Okay.
What's wrong?
We'd called for a key maker, remember?
He's Covid positive.
I was with him for a long time
that too
[Sneezing]
[Dramatic music]
[Sneezing]
without a mask.
[Sneezing]
[Sighs]
[Sneezing]
Bless you.
[Rock music playing]