[Sitar music]
[Firecrackers]
Dad, play properly.
You watch your move.
- Far away... - Tell the priest we'll be there soon.
I can't get a 6.
Champak has completed arrangements for the prayers.
[Firecrackers]
- Move this. - [Game on phone]
Don't guide him.
[Firecrackers]
Call them.
- Rishabh. - Yes?
Check what's taking them so long.
Okay.
[Firecrackers]
Uncle, the women take ages to dress up
even to go to the market.
This is Diwali after all.
Thank your stars if we leave on time.
[Chuckles]
I mean
it's late. I'm sure they're ready.
Neev, you're always playing on the phone.
- Stop it. - Give me the phone.
Why are you guys here?
Sorry, mom.
People have become health conscious these days.
So, we thought of gifting our relatives
with healthy options instead of sweets.
You look after your fitness.
I'll make the sweets.
As long as I live, our relatives won't get ready made items.
You're free to discontinue the tradition after we're no more.
Aunty, uncle and dad are waiting.
Tell them
I am busy spoiling people's health.
I'm aware of the time of prayer.
I'll be there.
- Let me... - I'll manage.
Uncle, why do we offer Diwali prayers
in our old shop?
Son, when a bird soars to the skies
it's a matter of pride for the branch
it took off from.
These lanes make me feel more respected
than the Chamber of Commerce.
We don't come here often
yet people remember you.
Son, we can't forget each other.
- Hello, brother. - These people were the
initial customers of Shree Ganga Sweets
when I started this shop
many years ago.
[Indistinct Chattering]
- Hello, uncle. - Hello, bless you.
You're Srivastav's son, right?
Yes, uncle.
You're all grown up.
My son has grown up too.
He's also known as Srivastav's son!
[Laughing]
That's obvious, isn't it?
Call your family.
- The prayers will start soon. - Yes.
He reminds me of olden days
when our business was dwindling.
His father gave us the catering order
during his son's tonsure ceremony
simply to save us from shutting shop.
They deserve free supply of sweets for life!
Yes, we don't take money from them
but even so,
I remain indebted to them.
They're proud of us
for turning a small shop into a huge business.
But if it weren't for them,
we'd never succeed.
We can
offer Diwali prayers
at our bigger shop,
and instead of sending handmade sweets,
we can send dry fruits.
But that would be a formality.
Then they will
treat us like rich people, not family.
I know that for a business to grow
one must change with times.
But for love and affection to grow,
one must uphold traditions.
We allowed you to
go to Mumbai
but we can't help worry about you.
Make sure you don't change
when you come back.
- Let's check on the preparations. - Yes, brother.
They'll be here soon.
- Champak. - Yes.
All set?
[Rain pouring]
[Thundering]
It's simple.
Choose between telling the families the truth
and getting married.
You can't do both.
My life here with my family is different
from my lifestyle in Mumbai
but I'm still the same person.
My family has a strong opinion about alcohol.
But if I have to speak
to a potential investor off the table,
I will have to drink.
But my family will never accept this fact.
Your family might be more accommodating
but are you confident
that if you tell them
that we lived together in Mumbai for 5 days,
they will still accept me?
If my family learns of this,
let alone you, they'll disown me.
It won't be easy for me either.
Dad has already suffered an angina attack.
Surbhi, trust me.
Marriage is our best option.
I need some time.
[Rain pouring]
[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 05 It's Just Perfect
[Birds chirping]
[Crow caws]
That vehicle is here to pick you.
Hope it's safe.
The college has arranged for it.
I wouldn't go if I were alone.
But a couple more students are also stranded.
Like you were here.
It was you who was in trouble.
A random girl slept in your bedroom,
[Laugh]
you had to get new keys to your house,
paid extra due to the lockdown,
and dodged corona!
This girl also finished all your sev.
- Correct. - [Phone vibrating]
Don't worry, this girl is leaving soon.
Yes.
I am coming downstairs.
They're waiting.
[Laughing]
You can come...
No, don't bother.
Corona's rampant and someone might see us.
Bye.
"Hunger does this to me."
"Drop that puppy face. I'm not doing that for you."
"Good job with the noodles."
"Thank you."
"I think we can shake hands."
"Calls for a celebration."
"Missing the noise?"
"I told Divya you're a rustic fool
trying to be cool."
Listen...
[Soft music begins]
Rishu bhaiya!
I'm back.
This is holy offering from Shirdi.
God sent you to save my life.
Keep a distance and wear that mask.
How come you came in that tempo?
Don't even ask.
I went through hell.
I reached Shirdi in 4 hours
but it took more than 24 hours to return to Mumbai.
All right, first go take a shower.
I've been yearning to do that for 3 days.
You see,
I'd need a soap to bathe.
What if it had corona?
You haven't showered in three days. Go...
- Okay. - Don't touch anything.
You know,
I was locked for 5 days
in a tiny room with 3 other men.
It was crazy.
How did you maintain social distance?
What distance?
It was a tiny room.
We'd sit in four corners of the room
yet play ludo on one mobile.
I lost 40 bucks.
Believe me,
I was worried about you.
Whose hair is that?
Where?
This.. Jyoti aunty
sent food. It must've come with the tray.
Shiny strand!
Stop with the analysis and chuck it.
What about food?
I'm sure you ate instant noodles with sev all these days.
Who got these vegetables?
I did, when the market was open yesterday.
I see.
Who made this?
I did.
How?
I saw a video on the Internet.
Explain how.
Why do you want details?
Forget it.
All I'm saying is don't take away my job.
If aunty gets to know
you can cook,
she will call me back to Ratlam.
You should go then.
I can manage alone.
What a change in 5 days!
Superb.
[Door opens]
[Door closed softly]
[Snoring]
[Crickets chirping]
[Cat meows]
♪ You're a girl ♪
♪ I'm a guy ♪
♪ Since you came ♪
♪ believe me ♪
♪ feels like ♪
Let go.
- Go. - Stop.
It's empty.
Where are you going?
Why get out during the lockdown?
Cases are on the rise.
Get going.
Go home soon.
♪ I am a girl ♪
♪ You're a guy ♪
♪ Every time we meet ♪
♪ it feels like ♪
♪ it's time ♪
Who's it?
♪ for friendship ♪
- Who is it? - ♪ It's time ♪
♪ for friendship ♪
[Phone vibrating]
Hi.
Can you come down?
- What? - Come down, I'm at your hostel.
[Chair rustling]
Right now? Despite the lockdown?
How did you get here?
Can't explain over the phone.
Rishabh, where is the police van headed?
Don't worry, they're not after me.
I'm near the water cooler.
Stay there, I'll come.
Rishabh.
[Soft music]
What brings you here?
You left this behind.
I thought you'd need it.
This doesn't fall under essential goods.
Who is it?
Let's go upstairs.
Up...
You'll get whacked or land in jail.
[Soft music]
[Door opens]
Come in.
[Clock ticking]
[Door closes]
[Knock on the door]
It's 11:30. Why are the lights still on?
Ma'am, I was about to shut them.
Okay.
Good night.
[Door closes]
I don't think you can leave now.
Go later.
[Knock on the door]
What took you so long?
- I ran out of moisturiser. - Divya...
Hi.
No, keep it. I'll manage.
If you need anything, text me.
Anything.
Bye. Have fun.
[Door closes]
Is Divya your roommate?
No, my roommate has gone home.
What are you thinking?
Now that Divya knows, Ankur will know too.
Know what?
That we meet often.
Hiding from our families,
neighbours,
and now Ankur too!
[Laughing]
Why risk coming here if it scares you?
Honestly, I don't know if I was brave or foolish,
but it was great fun.
Speak softly, it's a girls' hostel.
I'll have to inch closer to speak softly.
[Romantic music]
♪ It's me ♪
♪ and you in this moment ♪
♪ That's all that matters ♪
♪ We speak of ♪
♪ you and me ♪
♪ That's all that matters ♪
♪ Place your head ♪
♪ on my shoulder ♪
♪ I feel great joy ♪
♪ sing in my arms ♪
♪ If you kiss ♪
♪ my dreams ♪
♪ I am filled with ♪
♪ everlasting mirth ♪
♪ Just be the way ♪
♪ you are ♪
♪ That's all that matters ♪
♪ Turn days into night ♪
♪ Let's chat away ♪
♪ Let's freeze these moments ♪
Stop!
♪ and gaze at the moon ♪
How did you get in?
♪ Sit here a while ♪ - Guard, someone's at the gate.
♪ Who knows ♪
♪ if we can ♪
♪ meet like this ♪
♪ even again ♪
♪ We might ♪
♪ never hold hands ♪
♪ and walk together ♪
♪ even a short distance ♪
♪ Just tell me you're happy ♪
♪ That's all that matters ♪
Listen,
if I come to your hostel again...
No way.
It's too risky.
I have something important to say. I can't say it over the phone.
Don't even think about coming here.
Or you'll go viral like this.
"You know of the lockdown."
"I'll hand you to the cops."
You can tell me once the lockdown is lifted.
"As per the latest developments,"
"the Prime Minister has announced"
"21 days of lockdown extension from tonight."
"India has..."
The lockdown just won't end!
Soon your hostel will be visible from here
so will you.
I really wish Covid ends soon.
Then you won't have to see me from there.
[Phone vibrating]
"The nation is now seeing a steep decline in Covid cases"
"in the past few weeks."
"The government has planned to lift"
"the lockdown"
"and also allow the citizens"
"to step out of their houses."
"Public transport facilities"
are also available."
Hi, lockdown over.
I'm coming.
I've made an extra offering to god
for we're meeting finally. I have to say it today.
Don't be late.
I can't wait!
"Sorry, Rishabh. I'm going to Ujjain."
"It's urgent."
- Hi. - Hi, Rishabh.
I can't get through to Surbhi's phone.
Yes, her family called. She had to leave urgently.
I cannot say much.
But don't worry, if I come to know something
I'll let you know.
♪ We might ♪
♪ never hold hands ♪
♪ and walk together ♪
♪ even a short distance ♪
♪ Just tell me you're happy ♪
♪ That's all that matters ♪
♪ It's me ♪
♪ and you in this moment ♪
♪ That's all that matters ♪
Keep going.
That's it.
Wow.
Your uncle was a gracious host.
Look at all the gifts he sent for you.
Come, son.
Keep that inside.
You like...
Surbhi,
how did it go?
Really?
I'll make tea while you guys freshen up.
I got it.
- Really? - Yes.
- I'll get water. - You better sit down.
- I'll get it. - Let me help, mom.
Okay. Are you feeling well?
- Yes. - Are you taking medicines regularly?
Very good.
How's work?
- It's fine. - Good.
- Don't exert yourself. - No...
I told you to get rest.
You need rest.
Yes, now you won't let me work at all.
This is not advisable.
I didn't expect the letter so soon.
You sit here.
What letter?
Tell me.
Mr Dubey mentioned I'd get an official letter,
all thanks to Covid.
This month onwards I'll get only
half my salary.
Shekhar lost his job.
Now your salary is slashed.
How will we run the household?
Worrying won't solve problems.
The women in my family are really tough.
Look, you're taking online classes.
Yes.
Pakhi is doing graphic design projects.
We'll manage.
Relax, don't worry.
Dad, let's postpone my marriage talks for now.
We're facing financial problems.
♪ Why worry, my poor heart ♪
[Sigh]
♪ Woes are a part of life ♪
It's a very nice family, dear.
The suitor's decent too.
No point postponing happiness.
Life can never be perfect
so we'll move as planned.
No compromise.
Listen,
don't tell your mom, I have savings.
We have to send Sumit to the US.
Leave the problems for later.
- Right. - Sister,
how did the meeting go? Decided yet?
That's not how things are done.
C'mon, sister! Why meet other guys?
Don't trouble our parents. Choose for yourself.
You can choose when you move to the US. Don't coax her.
Did he have a thick voice?
Have him speak to the guy once.
Great idea.
You should smile more often.
Smile, son.
I am smiling only!
Look at this peacock design.
It'll look great on Lord Krishna.
Show something better.
The lord can't be adorned in simple fabric.
Madam, I've come here after many years.
You'll end up rewarding my wares.
I've asked my assistant
to get more fabric.
I'll reward you for sure. First show us good options.
This is my last year.
Next year onwards, this ceremony will be done
by Priya, and Rishabh's wife.
It will be the new bride's first 'Janmashtami' celebration.
So you've chosen the bride already!
Yes, we're considering.
I mean, things are almost decided.
Did you match their birth charts?
That will be done
once the girl is chosen.
But
working women these days
don't get holidays on 'Janmashtami'.
Besides, they're not too keen
on selecting adornments for the lord.
I hope you won't
end up making arrangements alone
next year too.
My daughter-in-law can barely
choose her own clothes!
[Laughing]
Look at this, madam.
I ordered this from Gujrat for 'Janmashtami'.
- It's trending. - Mother,
dad has sent for you.
In a minute.
Please continue, I'll be back.
Show me the fabric properly.
This is
30,000
and 22... Add GST...
Did you send for me?
Yes, Bansiji visited the office.
He left his niece's photo
and bio data.
Interested or do I send it back?
We're already in talks with another family.
Well,
it would be easier to
choose a girl if we have options.
Let's keep this.
- Mr Pancholi... - Yes.
(indistinct discussion)
Son, add GST.
Yes.
I did congratulate you on your second wedding.
You didn't reply to that message.
No, I called for something important.
It's personal.
You see, my nephew is getting married.
The girl studies in Mariana College, Mumbai.
She lives in the girls' hostel there.
I thought you knew people there.
If possible,
get me connected to the matron of her hostel.
Well,
it's our duty to help people of our community.
I'll just ask her some questions.
Yes.
I'll wait for the call.
Thank you.
[Sigh]
Is it right to judge the girl
because she studies in Mariana College?
I didn't ask for it.
Your brother handed me this responsibility
like he did in your case.
I have no choice but to abide by this marriage and your family.
Why bring that up? That's not what I meant.
Fine, drop it.
The matron will call in no time
and we'll know if that girl
is as simple as she seems to be.
[Temple bell ringing]
[Indistinct chattering]
Had you stayed home,
you'd be bored with wedding talks.
Let's chill here for a while.
Sumit, we need to curb our expenses.
I'll get you a 40% discount.
That's my bit, the rest is on you.
The tables are full. We'll have to wait.
Why wait? Leave it to me.
I'll be back in 2 minutes.
[Phone ringing]
Hello.
Upstairs...
Rishabh, what happened?
My uncle and aunt are considering another proposal.
We don't have much time, Surbhi.
Decide today.
Surbhi, we're guilty
because we're not honest with our families.
Then let's make amends
and be perfect for them.
We'll shower them with love and respect
and not give them a chance to complain.
I take full responsibility for our parents.
I swear.
I will never hurt them.
This is the last time we lie.
Never again.
We...
We won't have a bachelor party.
We'll go to a pilgrimage on our honeymoon
and do as they please.
But this lie is crucial for me.
Why?
Why is this lie crucial?
You're asking for an investor's pitch!
Something like that.
All right,
consider this marriage proposal as a joint venture.
If we speak the truth,
it will obviously fail.
We have to marry someone or the other.
We'll have to bear opportunity cost
for the efforts we spent getting to know each other.
If you marry someone else,
you'll have to do a SWAT analysis again
trying to gauge him.
You'll have to check
if he's a rustic fool or a cool dude.
These days phoney suitors are found dime a dozen.
Just in case, you find
a decent suitor,
what's the guarantee
he will like Amrita Pritam?
'I devoured all the bitterness of life'
'because it was...'
'Because it was...'
'Because it was mixed with drops of your love'
♪ We hold hands ♪
♪ speak of you and me ♪
♪ That's all that matters ♪
Please marry me.
I really love you a lot.
The pitch sucked
but for the last line,
yes.
♪ Just tell me you're happy ♪
♪ That's all that matters ♪
♪ It's me ♪
♪ and you in this moment ♪
♪ That's all that matters ♪
[Laughing]
[Phone vibrating]
Hello.
Yes, madam.