If we check the reach for the previous month
I think we did manage to reach very close to our target.
what do you think?
please -
Thank you.
In fact, last month. we managed to reach 7.2.
That doesn't guarantee a 7.2 for this month as well.
Why so?
Are you doubting our capability?
Can I tell you something?
Do you know what our CEO tells us?
He says, that whenever you are pushed into any critical situation -
- Reach out to Sanjib Sengupta.
So kind of him.
Not just that. the biggest highlight of tonight is -
- The fact that we are in a meeting with a Bengali in Mumbai. it's no matter of joke.
But. the Patekars are keeping an eye on us.
They have their launch in a couple of months too.
That is quite a matter of concern.
(phone vibrates)
just a minute.
Yes, I did make a note of the Patekars -
- but, not to worry, we'll take care of it.
How was your project of the previous month?
Which project?
She purposely puts it this way to pull your leg.
so that you give similar reactions.
I dont't understand-
What's the harm in giving some simple responses to simple questions?
Next week. we have a fest in college
I might be given an event -
- Might have to perform on the guitar.
Continue -
- So we'll have rehearsals post classes. I may be late for home for a few days.
You don't have to call up random people. That's all
Yes. as if we have assigned spies behind her to track her movement.
You never know.
(phone rings)
I'll check
Hello?
Hello -
Is it Shreya?
- Yes. who's it?
I'm Sheema di.
Form Kolkata
Oh, yes.
How're you?
All good !
Just called to check on all of you.
Actually-
I've been trying to call your father for quite a few days now.
But i just couldn't reach him
He must be extremely busy, isn't it? And that's rather obvious.
I had tried contacting your mother too.
But couldn't reach her either.
Is it?
Uh, the reason why I called up -
Your grangfather isn't keeping well for a few months now.
He asks about you all very often.
Next Thursday. 19th August -
It's his birthday.
He's turning 80.
If you could give him a call that day
Definitely.
Tell your father -
He will surely give us a call.
Goodbye for now
Take care. goodnight!
Who was it?
Sheema. from kolkata
Suddenly? all okay back home. right?
No. she was calling to check on us.
Okay. now finish your dinner quickly
And go sleep.
Next weak. I'll go to Kolkata.
For one day.
I'll be travelling to Kolkata for a day, next week
It's the birthday of a special friend of mine.
As in?
We last met four years back, in Kolkata
Now. everyone at home is celebrating his birthday
And I am invited. So, I'll be going.
Okay?
You just told us, that next week you have a college fest.
And now you want to go to Kolkata
What's the matter?
College fest is a regular affair.
The birthday isn't.
Okay.
You'll go.
For now. finish the dinner and go sleep.
19th August. birthday.
Okay, I will do your ticket.
Now, finish the dinner and sleep.
Hey. what about the dinner?
What do you think is the matter?
It's just getting beyond me.
Your daughter is getting beyond me too.
Good morning, Sir.
-Good morning.
It's time to wake up now.
Here, here it is.
wake up, sir.
We've got new clothes for you.
-Huh?
You've got to wear them and come outside.right?
We've cooked delicious lunch for you.
Don't you want to have it?
New clothes?
From where?
Why? Can't I buy them for you?
Oh my, why did you have to take all the trouble?
It isn't trouble at all!
Just some delicious lunch, and new clothes.
Nothing more.
You people are trying to make me look like a kid at this age.
Here you go!
Why are the curtains drawn in broad daylight?
I can smell great food from the kitchen.
Such lights!
Why did you all have to do this?
Not at all. sir!
We haven't done it all by ourselves.
As in?
So Shreya-
How are things with you?
Is your Bengali a bit more fluent now?
A little bit. I guess.
You've come all the way to Kolkata -
For whom?
Maybe, just for you?
What? Did I do something wrong?
I shouldn't have come, right.
Okay then. I think I should make a move.
Anil uncle!
Oh come on,stop.
You haven't grown up a bit, have you?
Ware you saying something?
The prawns are brilliant!
Just too good!
Here you go!
'Parshey'
Oh sorry!
There's chutney as well.
I'll get it.
I'm wondering - How much would I have to suffer in the next few days, after today's lunch.
Suffer later. For now. enjoy, since I'm here!
And who will look after me once I fall sick?
Why so? Can't I look after you?
Really? Now that's some good relief.
Chutney.
How're mom and dad?
They're good.
Dad must be very busy these days. isn't it?
Yes.
Busy, indeed.
At his age, I was never this busy.
I used to give a bit more time to my friends and family.
Maybe -
- That's the reason why I couldn't make it big in life.
Isn't it?
But then - A child's success is a father's success.
How's your health?
My health?
I'm alive!
That's no less satisfying. right?
So what if Sir is eighty now?
He stilll behaves like an eight-year-old!
Are you sure?
Are you still pursuing your passion for music?
Full on!
Just a few months back we played at a club in Mumbai.
Our band is pretty well known in the city!
So is it just the guitar?
Or, vocals als...
Both.
Dad bought me this guitar last month.
Great.
The same guitar which played the tunes this morning!
Absolutely!
How's college?
Oh don't even talk about it.
We're made to stay back everyday till around seven in the evening.
Seriously?
Oh yes.
We have classes till around five
And then, club activities, etc.
So, your father and you, both-
-Are equally busy.
Great!
Yes, that's quite right.
Dad leaves at around nine in the morning And comes back at around nine at night.
Whereas, I leave at eight in the morning And come home at eight at night.
And, Jaya?
Mom?
She gets bored at home, what else?
That's not quite the case.
If both of you stay away for twelve hours a day-
-Who will look after the household?
A mother doesn't work for twelve hours.
She works twenty-four hours.
Okay granddad-
-Enough of me.
Now it's your turn.
Tell me about you.
What do you want to know about me?
just, in general-
What do you do the whole day? how do you spend your time?
How do I spend my day?
My days are long gone. and gone forever.
At this age, I don't need to spend my days blissfully anymore
You know what?
Our childhood was-
-Rather ordinary.
Blissful days and moments of joy-
-Were very different back then.
What can I possibly say? - we used to find happiness in the smallest of things
As per the standard norms of a traditional middle-class Bengali household
Which was common everywhere-
At frist, school-
Then college-
University-
A job-
And then -
Marriage
After spending 30 years with jobs-
And putting an end to the monotonous struggle -
Came retirement.
This was pretty much our life.
In these eighty years -
The most beautiful day, till now -
Was when I got to hold my son for the frist time.
With my own hands.
And the most difficult day -
Was when -
Your Grandmother passed away
These two days -
Bind my life together.
These two days-
Are the two ends of my life.
And yes -
There's another such day -
That one might be around eighteen years ago.
During the horrific rains of monsoon-
The roads of Kolkata were flooded like never before
Amidst terrible traffic conditions
We took your mother to the hospital-
And the very next day-
I was introduced to my only granddaughter.
Remembering the past is extremely good.
But, does it mean you'll not live the present?
You need to stay connected!
Check this out.
I'm showing you something!
Hey, what are you upto?
-Just hold on.
Shreya, a photograph?
Here- I'll click it for you.
Stand next to granddad.
Sir-
You got to smile!
No way. I can't do any of that!
Please, please. Just a smile.
Ready
Here you go.
Check this.
Is it done?
- This becomes your DP.
DP meaning?
-Meaning display picture.
Display of what?
Of your profile.
Which profile?
Your Facebook account!
Oh heavens!
Why are you torturing me at this old age?
Did your father instruct you to do so?
Here you go -
This is your email ID.
Uh, password?
Since you opened the window, you become the password?
Great!
Password is - S-h-r-e-y-a
S-h-r-e-y-a!
Now, what should I do with this?
Talk to me through this!
How on earth?!
Through this.
Through this?!
You're completely out of your mind!
Have you given it for repairs in Mumbai?
This is known as sending a friend request-
Here-
Now. you're my friend.
So I wasn't one, earlier?
(phone rings)
Who was it? Why did you decline it?
-Spam call, spam call.
Now what's that?
When useless people call -it's known as spam.
I see.
In that sense.
Uh, dose your father...
(phone rings again)
Hello?
Why did you decline the previous call?
I was tied up.
Oh.
Was it anything urgent?
Yes. I was asking-
How's the party going?
So my telepathy is commendable even today!
- We're meeting after ages,right.
We cut the cake, sang a few songs
A very small celebration, but the fun-quotient was at it's peak.
Very good! So, where are you right now?
Right here, with all of them.
Okay.
Okay, listen. The reason why I called you up-
Go ahead.
I've mailed you the flight ticket. Give it a check.
It's an early morning flight. Do not miss it.
You"ll come home and lunch. Mom has given strict instructions.
Please do not leave the house.
Is that all?
Why do you sound so irritated? Is everything okay?
Yes, all okay.
They're calling me. I'll speak to you later.
Bye.
-Bye.
Who was it? Your father?
-Yes.
What did he say?
He asked me to wish you on his behalf.
He will call you at nihgt.
Really?
What's wrong?
- Nothing.
I've got a birthday gift for you.
Here you go.
- What's it?
Wrote down some words for you in the plane.
I've written them for you, from your perspective.
Think of them as your own words.
Once again. I wonder -
Why the skies are afloat?
Why the streets now sound- A call.
Once again, long lost memories collate now,
Abandoned moments tell me of - A call.
Bygone all those buried songs.
Sing into my soul today.
Lapsed all those cherished ones.
On the sea of tunes come along.
With hues painting my wrold today.
The chaos rung city sees another day.
With hues painting my wrold today,
The deluded world sleeps into. another day.
Why haven't I-
Lived with the time around?
Find faces in people, ever?
Why haven't I, known with the days still left?
Conformed to worldly needs. ever?
Thus. today I walk alone,
Meaningless in my own eyes.
No more do my songs sing with my voice.
Worthless stand all gambles.
With hues painting my wrold today.
The chaos rung city sees another day.
With hues painting my wrold today.
The deluded world sleeps into another day.