[Sitar music]
[Phone ringing]
I've made a holy offering today
because we're finally meeting.
You were reluctant all along.
Nothing like that.
I too want to meet you.
You can't imagine how eager I am.
But your excuses were stupid.
Hope you have a good enough reason today.
I do. You know of my family business.
I've chalked out a five year plan.
I wanted to give you a presentation.
I'm sure you'll be impressed.
- Impressive excuse! - I know.
But there's scope for improvement.
Come up with some reason
that will compel me to come there right away.
Put on your running shoes, madam.
What I'm going to say today
will change everything between us
forever.
What are you planning to say?
Not so easily.
I'll look into your eyes and say it.
Nervous?
No.
I'm excited
but promise me you won't get nervous.
Just speak your heart out today.
I swear upon Kaka Hathrasi
I'll say it all. Just don't be late.
Can't wait!
[Door closes]
[Phone ringing]
- Yes, brother. - Saru, where are you?
At the hostel.
Well...
What happened?
Dad got chest pains today
so we got him hospitalised.
The doctors said it could be a minor heart attack.
Are you in the hospital? Where's dad?
He's doing better and is under supervision.
I just called to inform you.
I'm leaving for Ujjain right away.
No, Saru. We'll manage. Don't drop your studies.
What are you saying?
How can I stay here after this?
Surbhi, I think you should come.
We can do with some moral support.
I'm leaving right away.
Surbhi's here.
Saru...
Dad is fine. Meet him.
Go.
Go on.
Go in.
[Soft music]
[Machine beeping]
Surbhi!
Why did you come, my child?
I am perfectly fine.
[Laugh]
[Soft music]
[Surbhi giggling as a child]
I know he has suffered an angina attack already.
But this time it's myocardial infarction.
We have given blood thinners
but the next 24 hours are critical.
Let's hope for the best.
[Soft music continues]
Episode 08 The Truth
[Sigh]
Do you have to go to work today?
I can't stay home alone after everything that happened yesterday.
I spent my entire life managing the shop.
I had faith in Rishabh's abilities.
I never attended his school
or kept tabs on his choices and friends.
I never made an attempt.
I spent all my efforts in growing the business.
I didn't do my bit in raising him right.
[Sigh]
That I suppose was my biggest mistake.
Don't blame yourself for Rishabh's faults.
There's no escaping this, Sapna.
Brother spent more on Rishabh's education
than he did for Aseem
at my behest.
He trusts me.
Not just Rishabh,
but I too broke his trust.
Dad.
Please hear me out once.
It's too late now, Rishabh.
He didn't just lose faith in you
but in himself too.
He believed you,
took you to be a friend,
but you left him guilt-ridden as your dad.
[Soft music]
Do this.
Don't talk to him.
If you have anything to say,
speak to your uncle.
He'll decide.
[Indistinct siren wailing]
[Birds chirping]
Surbhi.
Step out for a bit.
Get some food for mom on your way back.
She hasn't eaten anything.
I'll be back.
[Phone ringing]
This is Rishu's phone.
It's with me since last night.
- Surbhi's calling. - Answer it, Aseem.
Answer it.
What do I tell her?
[Phone ringing]
Disconnected.
[Phone ringing]
She's calling again.
Just answer it, Aseem.
What if she knows?
I suggest you speak to her.
Hello, Surbhi. How are you?
Sister-in-law, I want to speak to Rishabh.
Actually he left his phone at home.
Or I'd give the phone to him.
Sister-in-law, I know what happened last night.
Surbhi knows.
Surbhi, a girl named Divya...
Rishu is not a bad guy.
You know people love gossiping.
Please ignore everything.
Surbhi, Rishabh really likes you.
If possible
ask Rishabh to speak to me.
Dad is hospitalised. He suffered an attack again.
Hospital? How is he now?
He's in the ICU.
Please ask Rishabh to call me.
Yes, I'll do that.
Take care.
Thanks, sister-in-law. Bye.
- What happened? - Uncle Lalit suffered a heart attack.
- Heart attack? - Yes.
Mom.
Mom,
please eat this.
Mom.
Have a sandwich.
Once your dad comes to, I'll eat.
He will be fine, mom. Please have a bite.
Your dad is acting.
He always does this.
When Shekhar was in the 10th grade,
he got terrible marks.
I was raging mad.
So, your dad pretended to have a chest pain.
He stopped when I got upset.
Then he laughed and said,
'there's no need to get angry.
Bad marks are fine.'
Whenever the family faces troubles,
he does this
to show
that problems are no big deal
and we worry for no reason.
Wait till he is conscious
and I'll scold him.
I'm done.
[Crying]
Once dad is up,
you meet him first
and scold him.
Right, brother?
Yes, but once he is,
nobody will discuss the marriage.
Okay?
Thank god
the guy got exposed well in time.
Once dad recovers
we'll refuse the match. Bloody frauds!
Brother, I don't think we should discuss this now.
We'll think over it when we get home.
What's to think?
Dear,
this match has no future.
[Door creaking]
The patient is stable.
Just some more tests are needed.
Once done, I'll prescribe medicines.
- Just get them. - Okay, sir.
Don't worry, everything is under control.
He'll be under observation.
If things go well,
we'll soon shift him to the ward.
- Take care. - Thank you, doctor.
Thank you, sir.
[Phone ringing]
- Mom... - Excuse me, I have to take this.
Please have a bite.
- Don't... - Please, mom.
- Hello. - Hello, Surbhi.
Monty, how's Rishabh?
I haven't spoken to him.
I thought you did.
Did you hear what happened?
Yes, I did. My family did too.
How did Divya come up in this matter?
It's all Uncle Rajesh's doing.
Can you come here?
No,
dad suffered a heart attack.
Uncle? When?
Yesterday.
I am so sorry, I didn't know
nor does Rishu.
Please ask him to call me.
Be with him until I meet him.
Don't worry about Rishu. I'll handle him.
Take care of uncle.
Thanks, Monty.
Tell me,
did Surbhi say her family knows?
She didn't say so and I couldn't ask in detail.
She just said
she knows everything about Rishabh
and wanted to talk to him.
Perhaps her family knows.
Lalit ji is in the ICU.
That means he's serious.
Who knows if this news...
No point discussing
something we have no knowledge of.
One of us should pay him a visit though.
Right?
Send anybody except Rishabh.
His absence will get people talking.
Until we come to a conclusion,
call and check on his health.
- How much? - 550
- Here. - Sir, give change.
Change.
[Phone ringing]
Mister, that can wait.
- I don't have change. - Arrange for it.
What do you mean by that?
You're refusing medicines because you don't have change!
What kind of a hospital is this?
What's your name? Vaishnav. I'll complain against you.
- Do you think this is a joke? - Sir.
You should've done this already.
A patient is under treatment and you're acting funny!
He won't stop calling!
Shekhar isn't answering.
I think they're all worried.
Sapna and I will go to Ujjain.
Okay. If they ask about Rishabh,
answer tactfully.
Don't spoil things from our end.
[Phone ringing]
- Hello. - Wow, your sister got engaged
so you stopped calling me.
I'll be officiating the ceremony
but
I want to be rewarded
for finding you a perfect brother-in-law.
Absolute rubbish!
Dad suffered a heart attack because of the guy's actions.
He's hospitalised.
You made us spend and go to another city
to meet such a terrible guy!
To hell with you and your suitor.
We're calling off the wedding.
Sorry.
[Phone ringing]
Yes, Mr Pathak.
Mr Shukla has a huge guest list.
The wedding will be on a grand scale...
Thank you.
So..
You're back already?
Sapna?
Well, Mr Pathak called.
Brother...
Excuse us, Mr Pancholi.
What did he say?
Shekhar spoke to Mr Pathak
and told him
they're calling off the wedding.
What? Called off the wedding?
Over the phone?
They should've talked to us.
Our boy liked the girl
so we agreed.
It's not like we were desperate.
They can't just insult us like this.
If she were our daughter
and the suitor had done this,
would we get them married?
- No but... - Listen,
anybody would do the same.
Our boy is to blame here.
Word will spread all through Ujjain and Ratlam.
[Chair rustling]
Are you all right?
[Sigh]
Did you speak to Surbhi?
No.
I'm trying to figure things out.
My phone is with Aseem.
I can't dare to get it back.
Surbhi's dad suffered a heart attack.
He's in the ICU.
When did this happen?
Yesterday.
Her family knows about the Mumbai scandal
involving you and a girl.
They called off the wedding.
Your family's mulling over it.
I ruined everything.
It's not your fault. That bloody uncle...
I know he's bitter
but he crossed all limits.
Good he has no children.
- He'd harass them. - Hand me your phone.
Don't worry, his vitals are normal.
He has been shifted.
He's asleep. You can talk to him once he's up,
Nothing to worry.
- Thank you, doctor. - Thank you.
- Thank you so much. - Yeah.
[Phone ringing]
Surbhi, tell Shekhar dad is fine.
- He must be worried. - Yes.
Have a seat, I'll fetch him.
Come.
Surbhi isn't answering.
Where are you going?
Ujjain. I've to meet Surbhi's dad.
What about your family?
Stay in the room, I'll be back in the morning.
Bro, bad idea.
You'll fall and people will think you committed suicide.
Monty, my life is in shambles. Please be positive.
Look, even if you don't die,
you're sure to break some bones.
I can't be any more positive.
Heed me.
[Dramatic music]
- Where are you going? - Bathroom.
The thought of dying made you pee!
Quiet.
Do you want to get hospitalised too?
How will you reach Ujjain from here?
- Give me the keys. - Not my keys, you already have my phone.
Just give it.
- Being friends with you is a pain. - [Keys clinking]
If your uncle learns of this
he will make my life hell.
I am scared of your other uncle too.
He will whack me to the ground.
[Motorcycle engine]
Be careful, Rishu.
Rishu!
[Dramatic music]
Brother, dad has been shifted out of the ICU.
We can talk to him soon.
What's wrong?
Your brother spoke to Mr Pathak
and said we're calling off the wedding.
Brother, you should've checked with me before speaking to Mr Pathak.
How would that help, Surbhi?
There's nothing left to discuss.
Thankfully we're not suing that family
for committing fraud.
I kept saying we're being hasty.
Nobody paid heed.
You were eager!
Yes, sister. Don't answer his calls.
- This is clearly over. - Hold on, Sumit.
Don't jump to conclusions.
You two can't decide whether it's over or not.
All I'm saying is before deciding
I want to meet Rishabh once.
Saru,
this is the family's decision, not mine.
Surbhi, don't get worked up.
Dad is getting better.
We should be happy about it.
You're not wrong.
Your brother is!
What wrong did I say?
Tell me.
I'm exposing the guy who's responsible for our dad's hospitalisation.
I am wrong!
Before you expose others,
take a look at yourself, Shekhar.
How are you handling this situation?
You have no solution to this problem.
You only have opinions.
And you want us all
to respect your opinions.
Why? Why should we?
Because you're the elder son of the family?
I wish Surbhi was the elder one.
She'd handle her family better than you are.
She wouldn't be dictating us around
from a moral high ground.
I'm fine.
Surbhi,
sometimes it's better to be honest.
Your brother's getting mood swings
instead of me who's pregnant!
Don't fret too much.
Ignore your brother.
To call off the wedding or not
is for you to decide.
[Phone ringing]
Mom's calling.
- Yes, mom. - Surbhi, dad's up.
He wants to meet you first
- in private. - I'm coming.
- Dad woke up. - Sumit, dad woke up.
- I'll call brother. - Okay.
Mom said you wanted to see me.
I got her worried, right?
She said you pranked her before.
The joke went too far this time around.
The doctor will give you a discharge in two days
but mom wants to go home right now.
[Laugh]
Let's go then.
I can't defy your mom.
[Laugh]
I'll fetch her.
Listen child,
that
guy from Ratlam
wasn't good. Don't get disheartened.
Well,
things didn't work out this time.
Finish your studies
and focus on your career.
Spend time with the baby when it arrives.
Other things can wait.
I feel
we were hasty with your wedding.
What's wrong?
I'll tell you later.
Will you weep till then?
I should've kept mum I guess.
Don't worry about me.
I am fine.
Like your mom said,
it went too far this time.
Now that you're here
I feel stronger.
Tell me.
Dad, actually
you don't know the truth about Rishabh.
One night before the lockdown, he threw a party.
I was there too.
I didn't know him well then.
But
I had some drinks.
I felt sick and fell asleep.
I woke up to news of the lockdown in the morning.
Sorry, dad, I lied
that I was at a female friend's house.
Actually
I was at Rishabh's house for 5 days.
I had no option to leave.
Rishabh behaved respectfully.
In fact, I found it safer
staying there instead of stepping out.
It was a huge problem for him
that I stayed at his flat.
His family isn't understanding.
He accepted the truth before his family
but he didn't reveal my name
because his family wouldn't understand anyway.
But, dad,
will my family understand?
Dear, you explained
everything clearly
except one thing.
Were you already in love with Rishabh?
He's a nice guy, dad.
Better than me?
That's impossible!
Dad,
I want to support Rishabh.
Dear, one mustn't lie
but the fact is
if you hadn't lied to
Shekhar about being at a friend's house,
he'd kick up a fuss!
He'd be worried sick.
I'd be guilty
of not worrying so much as your father.
Being honest is not difficult.
But apologising with a confession
is difficult.
The choice is yours,
if you want to do this
or not.
As for me,
I trust you.
You know,
I will always side with my daughter,
come what may.
Don't worry, dear.
I'm with you.
Things will be fine.
- Go meet him once. - Yes.
[Phone ringing]
Come.
- Yes, Monty. - Surbhi.
Rishabh, we need to talk.
Same here.
Meet me at the ghat.
[Music playing]
This is all because of me.
Don't say that. He's fine.
He'll get discharged soon.
But my brother wants to get you jailed.
You will need to deal with that.
My family won't stop him.
We tried, Surbhi,
but failed.
Things are too complicated to get sorted out.
A good thing is that
our families think I had an affair with Divya!
You're not involved.
Let's end this now.
You study well.
Your parents have high hopes from you.
So do I.
Let's see what my family decides for me.
This is the worst plan ever!
What is the matter with men?
You, my brothers Shekhar and Sumit...
Why do you decide for me?
Nobody cares what I think!
That's not what I meant.
We will do as you wish.
Well,
I've done what's needed.
[Thundering]
"I have something to tell you all."
"During the lockdown
a girl stayed at Rishabh's place."
"That wasn't Divya but me."
"He visited the hostel to meet me
not Divya."
"Rishabh and I lied to you."
"We didn't first meet in Indore."
"We knew each other in Mumbai."
"One night before the lockdown, Rishabh threw a party
and I attended it."
"I didn't realise when the lockdown started
and I was stuck at his place."
"Next day we tried to find ways
to help me reach the hostel
but nothing worked out."
"So I was forced to stay
at Rishabh's place."
"That's when we became friends."
"We got to know each other."
"We didn't plan to lie
nor was the
match making planned."
"It just happened."
"Rishabh is still lying to you
because he wants to save my image."
"But I think it's time you learn the truth."
[Music playing]