Trial Period (2023) - full transcript
A working single mother's world turns upside down when her inquisitive son demands a new papa on a 30-day 'Trial Period'.
In the infinite universe
in a small city,
you are an insignificant being
as minute as a mustard seed.
That's right. A small man,
with big powers of love.
Mummy!
Mummy!
Do fish drink water?
How do carcasses grow, Mamma?
Do spiders have knees?
Do spiders have knees?
Why can dogs jump so high?
Why we can't jump so high?
- Can robots think?
- Focus on your potty.
"Mummy is the queen
of the house."
"Romi is a little mouse."
"A little mouse...
A little mouse..."
"Mummy and I are a team."
"Our life is a dream."
"It's a dream."
'6.30 a.m.'
'Romi's breakfast time.
Romi's breakfast time.'
Romi, hurry up!
He punched him, and then...
How do you get
these ink stains every day?
Shakey fights all the time.
- No violence. Let's go.
- Okay. No violence.
- No violence. Let's go.
- Let's go!
Rajesh, very bad. The rice cooker you
brought last week was absolutely useless.
- The whistle doesn't work.
- See, uncle. Go fast!
Hello, Uncle.
- Hey, Romi, good morning!
- What have you ordered today?
Dear, this is something amazing
and you're going to cut
the ribbon.
- This is called Lady Suzan.
- Is it meant for ladies?
No, dear, this is...
You see,
your uncle just orders things
based on their names, dear.
He doesn't know what it is.
No, dear, I know everything.
This is supposed to be placed
on the dining table.
You put lentils in one, okra in the other
and cauliflower in the third one.
You can rotate it and people
can take whatever they want.
You can take lentils,
cauliflower and what not!
And do you know what I want?
I want Romi.
These are useless things.
Why do you order them, Timmy?
- Bye, dear!
- Romi!
Stop it now!
Bye!
- Hey, Romi!
- Hi. - Sit quickly.
Let me show you a secret gift.
Bye.
Okay. Let this be.
Don't bring it home.
Look at this, my dad bought it.
Underwear?
It's special.
It's special.
If I wear it,
I'll look like a superhero.
In fact, I can feel it.
Don't lie, Gogi.
You don't believe me, do you?
It's from Bangkok.
- There's a big mall over there.
- Have you been there?
- Don't you know?
- No.
Hey, Romi, look up!
- Hey, ma'am is here.
- Ma'am is here, run!
Why do they trouble you
every day?
Mummies and papas are all
great, aren't they, children?
Yes, ma'am!
So today, on Father's Day,
we especially talk about our...
Papas!
They protect us, just like...
Superhero!
Correct. So today,
on this special day
who'd like to come on stage
and sing a song for their father?
- Poke him with this. It'll be fun.
- Come on, children, so who's coming first?
Yes, child.
- It'll be fun.
- Come on.
The job is done.
Everybody, clap for Romi.
Yes, go on.
Good morning, everybody.
My papa...
Papa...
My papa
is the queen of the house.
Romi is his little mouse.
Sorry...
- My papa...
- Everyone, quiet.
Go on, child.
Panther...
Iron Man... Hands...
No?
My papa...
Ma'am, I think
he has peed his pants.
Quiet, everyone. Quiet.
Why is our boy
in a bad mood today?
Did he pass motions
this morning?
Give him some digestive powder.
Eat it, dear.
Okay, I'll tell you what, just
eat the chicken. Leave the rest.
- Eat this, my dear.
- I'm not hungry.
Are you tired, Romi?
He's bound to be tired.
The school starts at 7 a.m.
It's too early. They should
call them at 10 instead.
They expect every child
to become Einstein.
Romi, dear, come. Come to me.
Come.
Come, come.
That's right, if you love your wife
That's right, if you love your wife
then bring home this very
economical onion cutter.
If you love eating onion,
why torture yourself?
Make the most
of our trial period.
Hey, Ballu, go get my notepad quickly.
- I need to note down the code number.
- Timmy, just eat in peace first.
He has a disease.
What do they call it?
Shopaholic, that's what he is.
- It was very useful, you see.
- You'll find it online.
Dear, these people have been trustworthy
sellers for several years now.
They deliver every item on time.
You can even return it
if you don't like it.
These online guys
can't be trusted.
They may not come at all.
- Do you know this lady?
- No. Take this.
Uncle, what kind of people
are papas?
They are just like him,
strong, powerful, muscular.
- Like superheroes?
- Yes, like superheroes.
- Like superheroes?
- Yes, like superheroes.
Here, have this fritter.
Mom, are papas like superheroes?
- Who?
- Papas.
Veronica ma'am said so
at the assembly today.
Grandpa.
But grandpa is an old man.
A superhero is the one
who does good things.
He helps people, and doesn't
abandon his loved ones.
Mamma, every child has a papa,
right?
Where is my papa?
Mister, please excuse me...
A cup of tea, please.
How much does it cost?
A cup of tea, please.
How much does it cost?
Rs. 20.
- Rs. 20!
- Yes.
Mister, according to
the Indian Railway Ministry
the maximum retail price of tea
is supposed to be Rs. 12 only.
- I know it.
- What does that mean?
MRP, don't you know?
How do you make tea?
Let me explain it, it's simple.
Look here.
You used milk worth Rs. 2.
Right?
Tea leaves worth Rs. 2,
your cup costs Rs. 1.5. Right?
Your ginger and cardamom
cost 50 paisa each.
Your service charge is Rs. 2.
What's the total?
Rs. 8.5 only.
There's your total cost.
- Listen...
- Your expenses...
Do your calculations
and make the tea yourself.
If you want the tea, pay Rs. 20,
or else...
No, I want the tea.
Give me the tea...
Hey!
- Stop forcing!
- To heck with your MRP.
You can't fool a teacher.
Here's Rs. 50.
Give me my change back.
It doesn't even have enough ginger.
Here. Count it.
Daryaganj, anyone?
- I'm coming! Give me two minutes!
- Hurry up!
- Hurry up.
- Coming!
Give me three rupees more.
Hold on, I'm coming.
Give me three rupees more.
What are you doing?
What are you doing?
Worth Rs. 3! You can't fool me.
You think you can dupe me?
That's not possible. Goodbye.
Your tea was pathetic.
Daryaganj!
It's finished.
Have some chocolates.
Where are you from?
From Ujjain.
- From Freeganj.
- Have you come to Delhi for work?
Yes, I'm here to look
for a job.
I was a teacher
at a private institute.
I had a nice job
until the pandemic hit.
So, I came here.
I just need the blessings
of God and elders like you.
I just need the blessings
of God and elders like you.
Oh, thank you...
Listen, take a right.
Ma'am, uncle?
- Who?
- Mr. Srivastav.
Over there.
- Greetings, Uncle.
- Bless you.
Hey! What are you doing here?
Come on in. Close the door or
the mosquitoes will get in. Close it.
- You really came.
- Yes.
You said you'd get me a job,
so I came.
I'm sure you'll find
many job offers.
Chaudhary, get me the file
of teachers.
Listen, after you get the file
get some tea and two plates
of piping hot 'kachoris' from Banwari.
Okay? Go.
Keep your stuff.
Keep your stuff.
Not on the table,
put it down. Come, sit.
So, how was your journey?
It was good.
Delhi station was very crowded.
- You should have called before coming.
- I did.
- Do you have two numbers?
- No, you didn't answer.
- I'm sure you must be busy.
- Yes, I was.
The files.
Just two files?
If you want more,
I can get you the peons file.
You've been talking too much.
You've lost your mind.
- Where are you going?
- Don't you want tea and 'kachori'?
Yes, okay, please go.
- Be careful, you shook the frame.
- It was shaken already.
He's a little blunt.
But he's been with me
for 15 years now.
I might forget to take my blood pressure
medicine, but he remembers.
Okay, then.
So, Gendamal College...
So, Gendamal College...
Yes, this is Srivastav
from PPA.
We don't need any sweeper, driver
or teacher. Hang up! So irritating!
Mr. Verma is bipolar.
Okay, never mind.
Hello. Greetings, Mr. Bhandari.
You had a vacancy
for a History teacher, right?
Yes, but we can only pay them
Rs. 7000.
But...
How will I survive
with 7000 rupees?
It's not enough.
It's nothing.
You can stay here if you want,
for a few days.
- Over here?
- Not in my cabin.
It's a 1100 square feet office.
There's nothing to worry.
Look, it's as big as a football field.
Look, we can join these tables
to make a bed for you.
Not now, at night.
That's the toilet,
and there's the fan.
This...
It's just a matter of a few days.
It's just a matter of a few days.
Once you find a nice government job,
you'll get paid well
and have shelter too. Okay?
Look at him!
- Loser! Loser!
- Romi?
Loser!
Idiot! If my papa was here,
he'd have punched his face.
He'd have broken his bones.
He'd have locked him up in
a suitcase and sat on it.
- Really?
- Yes. He's a real superhero.
He even gets my danger signals.
Mummy. Where is my papa?
Where did you meet him?
Tell me.
We were friends,
then we fell in love
got married,
and then you happened.
And then?
Slowly, everything changed.
No more fun,
no more enjoyment.
No more fun,
no more enjoyment.
Papa became the serious type.
Why?
There was a lot of work.
He was ambitious.
It happens sometimes, Romi.
People grow up.
They get busy.
For some people,
their nucleus is their work.
You know what nucleus is, right?
- The centre of the atom...
- I know.
What happened then?
Then... he got a nice job
and... the job was important.
More important than us?
Mamma, will he ever come back?
Romi, you didn't do
your homework today.
You'll have to do it
anyhow tomorrow.
Oh, my God!
We have to go to the dentist too.
Please remind me, okay?
- Mummy, come quickly.
- Where?
- To uncle and aunt's house.
- Brush your teeth first.
Come on, let's go quickly.
Romi! Romi, where are you going?
Ballu, this one is latest.
Ballu, this one is latest.
That was latest too. This...
See, it's the same.
Uncle.
Quickly turn on
your favourite lady's channel.
Which one?
The one who always
has a runny nose, right?
The one who sells things to you.
Got it.
Here you are.
Here's the secret to making
round jalebis.
He too is addicted like you.
The queen of sweets
will make your mouth water.
That's right,
presenting Raja Jalebi Maker.
- Ballu, note down the code number.
- I won't.
...on trial period, which means
you can take it home, use it
and give it back
if you don't like it.
That's right, the trial period lasts
for one whole month,
for all our products.
So hurry up, make the most
of the trial period.
Trial period!
Yes, dear,
you can order any item from there.
So then, let's order a new papa.
A new papa?
Dear, fathers can't be bought
from supermarkets
or vegetable carts.
Why is that, Mamma?
Let's order one from this lady
just like uncle orders all the time.
Let's order a new papa for a month.
If we don't like him,
we'll give him back.
Turn this off.
I've told you not to watch
such channels in front of the child.
Dear... Romi, come here, my child.
Come. Come, my child.
Romi, papas are not objects.
You only get things on trial periods.
For instance, a table, chair,
lampshade, or your cycle.
And anyway, why are you insisting on having
a papa? Papas are not all that cool.
Papa will insist that you sleep on time,
wake up on time, etcetera.
Papa will insist that you sleep on time,
wake up on time, etcetera.
And most importantly
papa will rule the house and you won't.
He's the boss.
Come here, buddy. Daddies are not good.
They are hot-headed.
They fight all the time.
- He means they are stupid.
- Stupid.
I want a new papa!
Romi...
I want one right now.
You say no to everything.
Phone, videogame,
cold drink, everything.
Uncle, please order one.
Please, Uncle, please!
- My dear, try and understand...
- Please! Please, Uncle.
My child...
- Nobody loves me.
- My dear...
Romi.
- Look, she's here.
- Hi, Anna.
- Look, she's here.
- Hi, Anna.
- All good?
- Perfect, Dad.
Hey, did you see the WhatsApp picture?
See it right now.
Nice pictures, Mom.
The one in the blue shirt is Uncle Bablu.
Remember, you dropped soda on his shirt.
- His son has got a good job in Bangalore.
- So?
What do you mean?
Look at him.
The boy is very sweet.
Handsome.
Ready to settle.
And the best part is,
he is also a divorcee.
You're too much.
Hi. I'll be back.
Mom, you just know
how to pick a fight, don't you?
What? What's the matter now?
Nothing.
Anyway, I'll...
I'll call you tomorrow.
Anna, is everything all right?
Yeah. Work stress.
Don't worry, I'm okay.
Don't worry, I'm okay.
Bye, Mom. Bye, Dad.
- Take care.
- Bye, bye.
Prajapati. What happened?
What are you up to?
- Hello, Uncle.
- Bless you.
Well... the pipe had burst.
There was no water supply.
Well, I have several issues too,
but I can't express them.
Tell me, what's the problem?
By the way, your main tank
is leaking too.
- That...
- Should I repair it?
The problem is not the tank or pipe.
The problem is related to your life.
No... Uncle, what are we
talking about now?
No... Uncle, what are we
talking about now?
Life, or tank?
Gentlemen, get to work.
- Look, your job...
- Have I got it?
The subject you've chosen, History
that is history.
You should have chosen something else.
I mean, Geography, Political Science,
Biology...
You could have learnt Mandarin or German,
or opted for Home Science.
But Uncle, this isn't my subject.
Then change it.
How?
Well...
If you have to use the toilet
you won't break the window and jump out,
will you?
Change your direction. Your destination
is in front of you. Go ahead.
What is it?
- Toilet.
- Direction!
Why are you still here?
This is my office, not a market!
Remove all this! Move!
Romi.
I want a new papa.
But listen, what are your options?
None. My baby is getting nightmares.
Anna. Anna!
Lucas.
I'll send Lucas.
What's up, girl!
Hit the party to the roof.
Hit the party to the roof.
No, no, no.
I mean, thanks for offering
but he's your boyfriend.
It's awkward for me.
I'm sure you've solved
Romi's problems before, haven't you?
I mean, scribbling on the wall, sucking
the thumb, you know what I used to do.
I used to put neem juice on his thumb
and he would be like...
'Bitter!'
'Bitter! Mumma, disgusting!
Bitter!' So cute!
- 'Bitter, disgusting! Disgusting, bitter!'
- Yeah.
Bitter.
Disgusting.
- Disgusting, bitter.
- Yeah.
Problem solved, Anna.
Just get him a bitter dad
and he'll get rid of him on his own.
Where should I get him
a bitter dad from?
Hold on.
I'm sure we'll find someone
in our social circle.
- Anna.
- Yes.
- Anna, look.
- What?
Butter chicken, stuffed 'naan'
with butter.
Butter chicken, stuffed 'naan'
with butter.
Anna, what do you prefer?
Spicy, or sweet?
- You're Bengali, right?
- Yes.
Always eating 'rasgulla'.
It's 'roshogulla'.
By the way, Lucas and Armeen told me
you were looking for a handsome guy.
I said, no problem.
But I have a personal question.
Are there going to be
any intimate scenes?
What?
Just checking.
I'm a husband on trial period.
Puneet, my brother.
You know, I'm not interested
in dating or marriage.
Then what's this?
You know, I've come from Noida.
I refilled diesel worth Rs. 1000.
The AC wasn't working,
I had to roll the windows down.
Okay, I can explain.
I'm looking for
a bitter
disgusting
snobby...
Snobby dad.
- Snobby.
- Yeah.
- Snobby.
- Yeah.
- Disgusting?
- Just for a month.
Madam.
Let me tell you one thing.
You don't need papa
you need help.
That's what I'm asking for.
I have stomach-ache.
You can order 'roshogulla'.
I'll make a move.
I'm trapped here!
Can a cup of coffee
bring people close?
Do couples still propose
with chocolates and a rose?
Can life function
without a life partner?
Get your children married first,
don't make it harder
Harder...
Boys loiter in my lane,
but finding one is still a pain
Dark or fair, if you find one,
say peekaboo
Dark or fair, if you find one,
say peekaboo
He may be plain-looking,
but I hope he knows cooking
But I can't find him.
If you find one, say peekaboo
Say peekaboo...
Say peekaboo...
Ballu! Ballu! Bring my notebook.
Hurry up!
Code number 22222425...
If you're looking for connection
don't go for the looks, my dear
If you're looking for attention
just go make reels instead,
don't come near
Love is complicated for sure
Love is complicated
Love sure brings sorrow
but find someone whose joy
you can borrow
Say peekaboo...
Say peekaboo...
Say peekaboo...
We're struggling...
We're grumbling...
In lanes and streets we're wandering
We're a bit weird
We're going crazy thinking about it
but the solution is blurred
He may be plain-looking,
but I hope he knows cooking
But I can't find him
If you find one,
say peekaboo
They run away when they hear
about this trial period deal.
Try 'Tinda'.
I'm not hungry, Uncle.
Not the vegetable.
This 'Tinda' is an app
where girls and boys
talk to each other.
They even meet sometimes.
- Tinder?
- Yes, that's what I meant.
Uncle, I'm looking for a temporary
dad for my child, not a lover for me.
Uncle, I'm looking for a temporary
dad for my child, not a lover for me.
You seem to know a lot about
'Tinda' and Tinder, Timmy, don't you?
It's such a big diary, but not
one number in it is useful, Timmy.
Look at what's written in it.
Jitu Tailor
Bablu... Cobbler, Timmy?
Jai Mata Di Plumber Service.
Parivartan Placement Service.
Pintu Cooler Repair,
Chicken Heart... What...
Listen, get the scooter.
Hurry up, I'll go change.
- What happened?
- Nothing.
Mr. Sharma, I'm here to serve you.
Just order me.
I can never forget
the good old days.
At the tea stall
on the lane behind the bank...
You liked Bade Ghulam Ali
and I liked Ghulam Ali.
No, I liked both Ghulams.
You remember aunt's 'kachoris'?
The cauliflower and turnip pickle
along with cardamom tea.
- Oh, my God!
- And that Gandodara!
Gandodara was the manager's
brother-in-law.
He's the one who created all
the problems. He was a fraud...
So, dear.
What kind of job are you looking for?
I want a temporary papa.
Absolutely...
What are you looking for?
For my son, I'm looking for
a temporary, boring and irritating papa.
Mr. Sharma, this is
an agency where we find jobs.
We're not matchmakers.
We don't supply fathers.
Just come with me for a minute.
I need a trustworthy man.
Mr. Sharma, it's not possible.
We don't do this.
Think of a solution, please.
What are you talking about, Uncle?
I may be helpless,
but I'm not shameless.
Consider it a babysitting job.
You'll be helping
a woman in need.
Think of it as social work.
Uncle, what will people think
about me back in the village?
Is this what I came to Delhi for?
How will they find out? Moreover,
you'll have more time to find a job.
How will they find out? Moreover,
you'll have more time to find a job.
No, I'll find a job anyway.
I can't do this.
Why can't you!
What's your problem!
You'll get free food,
a separate bedroom
a water tank in the bathroom,
Wi-Fi, cooler... What else do you want?
How much longer do you plan
on staying here?
Look, you can stay here
for as long as you want.
You're my brother-in-law's son.
I can't do anything.
In order to progress, you must change
your direction, but you don't want to.
Never mind.
I'll call Mr. Sharma and tell him
that Prajapati has refused.
I made a 30-day commitment to him,
but it's okay.
- I'll be insulted, but that's fine.
- I'll go, Uncle.
Since you made a commitment,
I'll go.
No, dear. I would never want to
take advantage of your helplessness.
Just tell me
when I have to go. Tell me.
Are you all right?
I'll go. Since you've committed already,
I'll go.
- Will you change your mind again?
- Absolutely not.
I swear on my education.
Bless you, my dear.
You know how to respect your elders.
It's great. Give him one.
Take this.
Give him!
Pack your bags.
So, dear, your name is
Patanjali Shankar...
Prajapati Shankar Dwivedi.
You can call me PD.
Or else, in one month, you'll be spending
11 minutes just calling out my name.
Have you brought your bag?
Yes, I only have two bags.
Not too many.
I thought, if this works out
I can save up on my fares.
He's just like his uncle.
What's that?
It's a tambourine.
Can you tutor children?
Yes, absolutely.
- Can you cook, dear?
- Yes, absolutely, I can.
Any interest in sports?
I was part of all the teams
in my locality.
Sakalbandi, Sitolia...
- Drinks?
- No, thank you.
No, I mean, do you drink?
No, I don't drink.
I mean,
on some special occasions
- I drink a little beer sometimes.
- He's caught.
Smoking? Tobacco?
- Drugs?
- No, not at all... Absolutely not.
Dear, I hope Mr. Srivastav has
told you what's to be done.
Yes, uncle told me
that I need to stay here
for a month
and help your son study
- play with him...
- The clear target is
that by the end of the month, Romi
should start hating the word 'papa'.
Yes.
Can you do it?
- Sure.
- Okay, then, just sign this agreement.
- You may read it.
- Agreement?
Paperwork is important.
Your uncle made it.
Just a minute. This...
- Brand new papa.
- Let me tie this...
He does this often.
Please come.
This is our address.
The market is on that side.
The market is on that side.
Romi, new papa!
Hello, new papa.
Romi, dear.
What the hell!
You ruined the fertilizer!
Get up now, come on.
Get up, new papa.
Come on.
Come on, please go. Go, Romi.
Shoes...
- New papa, hurry...
- The bathroom is over there.
I'll keep this here.
Hurry up, new papa.
The house will start stinking.
Bathe in warm water.
- And use lots of soap and shampoo.
- Yes.
- And use lots of soap and shampoo.
- Yes.
- Do you see it?
- Yes, I do.
- New papa targeted!
- What happened?
Mom, the new papa was running
wrapped in your towel.
Mom, the new papa was running
wrapped in your towel.
I caught him!
Ms. Anna, I want to apologise
for the confusion...
No, I should have warned you
that there was fertiliser.
Yes...
Please sit.
- No, let me help you...
- No, don't worry.
I'm almost done.
Okay, listen, the spices
and cereal are over there.
Bread, butter and eggs
are in the fridge...
No, I...
I'm vegetarian.
Oh, okay.
The laundry guy comes at 11.
The washing machine is
over there.
I do my laundry myself.
I don't have too many clothes.
Just shirts, pants, underwear
and towel.
I wash them by hand.
The timetable and Wi-Fi password
are over there.
Wi-Fi...
Nap time, play time,
homework time.
Dinner time, bed time...
Ms. Anna, talk time
is missing here.
A family should talk to
each other, right?
Conversations...
How much sugar do you need
in the porridge?
Jaggery.
- We don't have jaggery.
- One spoon sugar is good.
Bring your plate, please.
Romi!
Hello, new papa.
They are all superheroes.
- Really?
- You need to become like them.
Meet strong man, Romi Ninja.
He can shoot web from
his hand, like a spider.
Hey... I'm a little...
What's wrong?
I'm allergic to spiders.
Keep this away from me.
You're so boring.
Please come.
We've arranged everything.
Only a little more work is left.
- Okay, right?
- Yes.
It's a little dirty,
but don't worry, we'll clean it.
Can I get a nail and hammer?
Yes.
- What are you doing?
- Putting up a calendar.
But why do you need it?
It makes the house
seem complete.
I mean, look, it gives you
an idea of
the planetary positions
and festivals.
My mother never did
anything auspicious
without referring to this, so...
I too am used to
this calendar now.
My mom's calendar
is in her phone.
Right, Mamma?
And look at this. Wow!
And look at this. Wow!
I came here today.
And exactly 30 days from now
is a very auspicious day.
It's Diwali.
All good things
will materialise.
- Sorry, just one minute.
- Sure.
Yes, Armeen.
- Hi, Anna.
- I'm sorry, it was on silent mode.
The guy is here on trial period.
He looks like a milkman.
Let me cut your ribbon.
- What's your favourite game?
- Marbles.
Fighter game,
in video games. Don't you know?
Who's your favourite superhero?
Babasaheb Ambedkar.
- Bollywood hero.
- Guru Dutt.
- Bollywood hero.
- Guru Dutt.
A stunt hero?
If you intend to live here,
then you must change yourself.
You'll have to become
a little more interesting.
You must build muscles.
Should I start doing push-ups, then?
What should I do?
I don't know.
Romi, it's Gogi's call.
Coming, Mamma.
You're so boring.
I'm not a cartoon channel.
You are a cartoon.
Where has he come from?
He called me a cartoon?
Ill-mannered boy.
Stupid fellow.
I'll pull your pants down,
silly monkey.
Gogi, I'm busy now.
When did you start getting busy?
My mom ordered a new papa.
He got delivered today.
- You mean, a brand new papa!
- Yes.
Is he like a superhero?
See him yourself.
Okay, I'll talk to you later.
Okay, I'll talk to you later.
- Bye.
- Hey, listen to me...
He never listens.
Dad, let me play games too.
Go study.
Mamma, I want
a brand new papa too!
What did you say?
A brand new papa?
Yes.
I'll slap you!
You want a brand new papa!
What's the matter?
What have you taught him
about a brand new papa?
Come here!
Why are you after the boy?
He wants a brand new papa!
Just let him play for some time.
Oh, no! I lost the game
because of him.
I was winning.
I can't believe this.
Ms. Anna? What happened?
What are you doing?
Romi is sleeping.
Why are you playing the tambourine?
It's a residential colony
and he's making noise.
'When your mind is full
of doubt'
'when you live a life
of arrogance'
'in complete darkness'
'there is only one solution
to the problem.'
- What are you trying to do?
- Yoga... Yoga...
This is 'Virbhadrasana'.
Who's teaching you this?
- You're doing it all wrong.
- No...
- You're doing it all wrong.
- No...
- Hold on.
- Excuse me... Hello!
- Why did you close my laptop?
- Let me show you. It's simple.
It's very simple.
Look, stand straight.
Now breathe in.
Hands up, leg behind.
Now breathe out
and bend forward.
Look ahead, and then
lift your leg. Look.
It's very simple. Try it, come on.
Do it.
Deep breath.
Breathe out and bend forward.
Straighten your back...
Straighten your knee.
Leg up... Look ahead.
You have to look ahead.
Focus is most important...
Hey, Romi, it's not funny.
Come on, you practise it too.
Come.
Mamma...
He's your new papa.
You have to listen to him.
Come on.
Back straight.
Take a deep breath.
Breathe out and chant...
Om!
- Om...
- Last... Done.
Om...
- Om...
- 'Intruders.'
'Intruders must be destroyed.'
You need to read these lines,
dictate the answers
and help with the spellings too.
- Can we read the words first?
- No.
This is not how we do homework.
You have to tell me
the answers.
It's written in Hindi.
You have to pronounce
the words as is. It's very simple.
We haven't been taught
pronunciations in class.
Mummy!
Romi, PD is your new papa
and you have to listen to him.
That's our deal, right?
- Say, 'N'.
- 'N'. (Hindi)
- With a 'matra' on top.
- With a 'matra' on top. (Hindi)
- 'Ch'.
- 'Ch'. (Hindi)
- 'L'. - 'L' (Hindi)
- 'Y'. - 'Y' (Hindi)
- 'L'. - 'L' (Hindi)
- 'Y'. - 'Y' (Hindi)
- 'D'. - 'D'. (Hindi)
- 'R'. - 'R'. (Hindi)
- 'V'.
- 'V'. (Hindi)
- Greetings, Uncle.
- The food is getting cold.
Yes, Prajapati.
Are you settled?
Uncle, to be honest
it's a little difficult
to settle.
It's difficult? Why?
I mean, do they make you
sleep on the floor?
Look, we had a deal with them.
Single bedroom, separate
bathroom with a water tank
Wi-Fi and a cooler.
No... That's all in place.
What's the problem then?
Uncle, we're not getting along.
That's the job.
You need to make sure
you don't get along.
Yes, but Uncle,
these people are weird, really.
Life is weird.
But don't be disheartened.
Make sure you complete your job, okay?
Don't give up, young man.
This concerns your uncle's
reputation, understand?
This concerns your uncle's
reputation, understand?
But Uncle, the main problem is...
Hello?
Mummy, I don't like
this papa.
Bring me another one,
please.
Papas aren't on sale, Romi.
Anyway, he's on trial period.
He can leave whenever you want.
I told you, this is how
papas are.
But what did you say?
You insisted on having a father.
Papas are like this,
boring, not cool.
- Is that your new papa?
- Yes.
He doesn't look
like a superhero at all.
I know, my plan of having
a new papa has flopped.
Parth can easily scare him.
Romi, your mom has paid
Rs. 1000 for this month
for your swimming.
Breathe in a little.
Shoulders behind,
chest out, and go!
Butterfly stroke!
Butterfly stroke!
Butterfly style, do it.
Yes, keep going!
Keep going! Come on!
I haven't learnt that much yet.
Romi, watch me.
Let me show you.
Watch me, okay?
Watch and learn.
Hey, coach! Can any
random person teach them?
Romi, where is your dad going?
He's not even wearing
a swimming costume.
He's climbed up.
- He's taken his clothes off.
- Oh, no! - Oh, yes!
Excuse me, mister.
Watch, Romi.
One!
One!
Two! Three!
Hey!
Romi, is your dad dead?
Where is he?
Romi, your dad is so cool!
- PD!
- PD!
- PD!
- PD!
Look!
The sailfish is one of
the world's fastest fish.
- Mamma.
- Yes, sweetheart?
PD swims like a fish.
Yes. He's not all that bad.
- It can swim...
- PD was swimming
really fast today.
This... Japanese spider crab...
PD is a superhero.
The chin... The chin, Romi.
Point it ahead.
Chin up.
No, the back
has to be straight.
- Come on, Romi.
- Yes, Mamma. - The bus is here.
I've put your homework book...
- Romi...
- The 'poha' is delicious.
- Romi, 'poha'.
- Bye, PD.
- Do eat the 'poha'.
- Yes.
- Don't leave it.
- Let's go. Bye, dear.
Bye, Mamma.
As soon as he gets on the bus,
kiss hard.
Give Romi a kiss.
A flying kiss.
- Bye, PD!
- Bye, PD!
- Bye, PD!
- Bye, PD!
- Bye, PD!
- Bye, PD!
- Bye, PD!
- Bye!
Bye, PD! Bye!
- PD, come on!
- It's my turn!
- Again, one, two...
- Aim!
And here goes...
- Yes!
- What a shot!
- What's this?
- Good shot.
Mom, these are marbles.
This is how you play...
Romi, are you done learning?
I'm done 'studying', Mummy,
not 'learning'!
It's incorrect grammar.
Watch your uncle, dear.
Ms. Anna, his timing for
music class has changed.
It's at 6 now. Yes.
There you are!
- That was cheating!
- I'm a champion!
- That's a shot!
- I'm a champion. Did you see that?
I still have a chance left.
- No way...
- Try again. Try again.
One, two, three! Yes!
Ballu, did you return the cooker?
Ballu, did you return the cooker?
I don't know, let me cook.
Anna, can you please
grate the bottle gourd?
Yes.
What are you cooking?
It looks good.
We're making 'Shahi Lauki'
and 'Channa Kofta', Timmy.
It's PD's recipe.
I thought I should try it.
Balu, this man PD
is very talented.
Of course. He's been managing
Anna's house so well.
Food, yoga, night-walking,
swimming...
Romi's homework too.
But since PD has come,
Romi hardly visits us.
That's my only complaint.
What do children need anyway?
A little love and attention,
that's it.
But he always had love
and attention.
He never lacked it.
Dear, you made sure
he never lacked anything.
- You're the world's best mother.
- Of course.
We meant to say that Romi has
a new friend now. Right?
We meant to say that Romi has
a new friend now. Right?
Yes, absolutely.
Do you want to try it?
These orange-flavoured tablets
are great.
- See you, Ms. Anna.
- Hold on.
Thank you for doing
Romi's homework.
I mean, I couldn't focus on him
because of my project.
You don't have to thank me.
Teaching is a piece of cake
for me.
But I must tell you
that the homework is too much
for a student of class 1.
If they could allocate some time
to games like Ludo and chess
it would be great.
We'd play a little.
PD, this is your problem.
You're going off track.
What do you mean?
I mean, why are you playing
with marbles?
I don't approve of these games.
Ms. Anna, we don't do it
for fun.
It teaches a great deal.
I mean, chess helps
strategize.
If you play Ludo
and Snakes and Ladders
you learn numbers.
- Hopscotch helps strengthen the legs...
- Oh, God, PD!
You don't have to do
fun things.
That's why you're here.
That's why you're here.
Don't you understand
such a simple thing?
- I'm trying, Ms. Anna.
- How? By playing with marbles?
What can I do if it's not working out?
It's not my fault.
I've been trying my best.
I'm making an effort...
Try harder.
We're losing time.
I don't have time.
Ms. Anna, I have left
no stone unturned.
I didn't work so hard
even for my MD and MA exams.
I'll talk to you later.
- I have to go now.
- Where are you going?
I have to go to
Romi's football match.
- Are you interested in football?
- No.
Are you the coach?
- No.
- Then?
Fine, I won't go.
I promised him.
I'll break my promise.
Let him wait. I won't go.
There you are.
I'm mean now.
This is what you want.
- Come on!
- Come on!
Taking the penalty kick
is Romi from Blue House!
What is this little guy
going to do!
Yeah!
- Goal!
- Shit!
Well done, kids!
Hold on.
Hold on.
Why did you jump early?
We lost because of you.
Why don't you take charge?
Listen, come here.
Come!
- Come on, run!
- Move!
- Run!
- Come on!
And goal!
And goal!
Run!
Stop him.
Mamma!
Cheater!
Romi?
What are you doing here?
Aren't you sleepy?
Are you upset with me?
I'm sorry.
I said, I'm sorry, Romi.
I was really going to come.
I was ready. I was about
to leave, but...
Something important came up,
so I got busy.
Listen, scold me if you want.
What happened?
What happened?
Dear, you're hurt.
Didn't you tell mamma?
Did you fall while playing?
You haven't even applied
an antiseptic... Romi.
What happened, dear?
Romi...
Romi... Dear, listen...
Romi... Dear, listen...
Tell me what happened.
Look, you can share
anything with me.
Anything.
Right? Promise?
Now tell me. Tell me, dear.
Parth, Shakey and Deepak
are students of grade 5.
They are bigger than me
in size.
They always tease me.
They mock me.
They trouble me.
And today, at the match
Parth kicked me really hard
on my leg, on purpose.
Over here.
Oh, my God! It's red.
Sir showed him the red card
and ousted him from the match.
So, dear, that was good,
wasn't it?
But then, at the staircase,
the three of them...
What did they do?
Hey, Romi! Come here!
Quick!
Trying to be a hero!
I got the red card
at the match because of you!
- What about that?
- I didn't do anything.
Have you forgotten
how I splashed water on you?
It looked like you peed.
Everyone laughed.
Now I'm going to stick
chewing gum on your hair.
You'll come to school bald,
understand!
I don't think
you've understood.
Turn around!
Mamma!
Romi didn't do anything.
You should have slapped them
right then.
You should have bashed them up.
But mamma says
good boys don't fight.
To hell with good boys. Okay?
Now get this clear.
If any boy comes to hit you
for no fault of yours
then slap him really hard.
Grab his hand, lock it here,
legs below
take the name of Lord Shiva
and pin him down. Checkmate.
I'm scared.
You're scared.
- What's this?
- This will drive your fears away.
Take this.
This will always stay with you.
Hold it.
Close your eyes.
Whenever you're scared,
hold it tightly. Okay?
Will you come to save me?
Okay.
I promise.
I'll come.
Are you scared now?
Come here.
Sit.
Let me tell you a story.
Okay.
In a far off village,
there was a little boy.
Napoleon Bonaparte.
Big boys would hit him
with snowball.
And one day, he...
Give it to me. Give me!
Give it to me! Give me!
Gogi, take your tiffin.
Hail Lord Shiva!
Very disappointing.
I feel the same way, ma'am.
What kind of a family
and upbringing this child has!
What kind of a mother are you?
You teach your child violence
at home?
Romi, did you hit him?
But Mamma, Shakey and Parth,
every day...
Ma'am, he's lying.
That day, he chanted
'Hail Lord Shiva'
and thrashed me so much
over here...
Oh, God! See, he hit him
so much, his body is swollen.
I'm tired of icing it.
Ma'am, this is
a very serious matter.
Mummy, he's lying.
- His friends and he...
- Quiet, child.
Mrs. Kapoor
and Mrs. Roy Choudhary
Mrs. Kapoor
and Mrs. Roy Choudhary
we have a zero-tolerance policy
in our school.
The school will not tolerate
such behaviour.
To the children
and the parents
this is my first
and last warning.
- Yes, ma'am.
- Please go to your class.
But we need
to discuss this problem.
Hello.
- Hello, Romi.
- Hello.
Have you lost
all your manners?
Can't you take a glass and drink?
Come here!
Come here now.
Why did you hit him?
Haven't I told you
a zillion times?
No violence. No violence.
No violence.
No violence. No violence.
No violence.
And what did Shakey say
you were screaming?
'Hail Lord Shiva!
Hail Lord Shiva!'
Where did you learn all this?
Oh.
So it's you, Mr. Dwivedi.
This is what you've taught him.
Mummy, it's not PD's fault...
You keep quiet
and go to your room.
Who the hell do you think
you are?
Are you trying to make my son
a street fighter?
- No, but... that stupid boy started it...
- Stupid.
Stupid boy.
Is this the kind of language
you use in front of Romi?
What else have you taught him?
Just tell me everything right now.
I'm not good with surprises.
PD cooks, PD helps with yoga,
PD takes care of the house.
PD! PD! PD is a hooligan!
PD takes care of the house.
PD! PD! PD is a hooligan!
Ms. Anna, taking a stand
for yourself is not hooliganism.
- What my mother taught me...
- Your mother...
Whatever she taught you,
keep it to yourself.
I'm Romi's mother, and
don't teach me about parenting.
You're an unemployed man.
God knows if you want to be
something in life or not.
And you're trying
to teach me?
You're right, Ms. Anna.
I am teaching you parenting.
Because you really need it.
How dare you.
Just go pack up and leave.
Get out of here.
Ms. Anna.
I will leave, but first,
I'll say what I have to.
I will leave, but first,
I'll say what I have to.
Because to some extent, both you and I
are responsible for what's happened.
- I don't need your lectures.
- I'm not lecturing.
Don't you know how many
battles you're fighting
in your life right now?
All of us are fighting
our own battles.
Do you know how educated I am?
I worked so hard.
I was a state rank holder.
And look at what I'm doing now.
I don't have a job,
no house, no money.
I'm staying in your house
as a papa on rent.
I'm tired of proving myself.
Is this not a battle in itself?
What should I do?
Stop fighting?
Should I quit and leave?
Some battles are very important
and to win them,
you need to trust yourself.
And the foundation of this trust
has to be laid in childhood.
When you're a child.
And yes, my mother
taught me all this.
You have a lovely son.
He can't see you troubled.
You have a lovely son.
He can't see you troubled.
That's why when anyone
troubles him in school
when they hit him and hurt him
he doesn't share it with you.
Because he...
- Romi.
- Yes, Mamma.
Have a good day, okay?
Be a good boy, okay?
Have a good day, okay?
Be a good boy, okay?
Don't share your lunch with anyone.
Eat it yourself.
I've set your hair...
It's fine, Mamma.
Hey.
The next time your child
touches my son
you'll get tired
icing him all night.
Do you understand?
Do you understand or not?
Shakey, go to your class.
And don't you dare
touch him again!
- I'll thrash you. Go now.
- Fine.
I'm sorry, PD.
I'm sorry, PD.
Good morning.
Good morning.
I've made nice tea for you.
It might not be as good as
yours, but...
I'm sorry.
I got a bit too aggressive
yesterday, I was angry.
You need not apologise.
You're the mother.
I'm just an arrangement.
No...
You're right.
Inner strength
Inner strength
having faith in yourself
is very, very important.
You see, PD
my world revolves
around Romi.
And I've worked
really hard
to make sure all his desires
and wants are fulfilled.
Look, Ms. Anna,
you don't have to explain to me.
Who am I?
Just hear me out.
I brought the
two-and-a-half-month old Romi here
to my grandma's house.
I didn't go to Kolkata because
mom and dad would get worried.
I didn't go to Kolkata because
mom and dad would get worried.
I started my business
from home.
With Armeen.
Uncle and aunt
really supported me.
All these years
I raised Romi
the way I thought was right.
There was no one else's
point of view.
Look, in a normal family
both parents raise
a child together.
But I've been Romi's mother,
father, sibling, everything.
Helping him with homework,
taking him to the doctor
going grocery shopping,
buying underwear
fighting with the plumber,
I mean, everything.
And I'm not saying this
for sympathy.
It's damn... damn tough.
Ms. Anna, I understand...
Sorry.
Perhaps, while being
a single parent
I became the serious type.
That's why Romi doesn't
see me as a friend.
Ms. Anna, it's nothing
like that.
Romi...
Something must have been lacking.
But thank you.
You made me realise it.
Tea.
Thank you again.
For being Romi's friend.
For him, you're not
an arrangement.
You're a friend.
Yes, Ms. Anna.
Anna.
Call me Anna, please.
Okay.
The tea is good.
- Incredible!
- What?
I mean, it's delicious.
The 'poha', right?
Yeah, it's very good.
'Poha Jalebi' is very famous
in our town.
Us Bengalis mostly make
sweets using condensed milk.
Condensed milk.
'Poha' is good.
But I really hope that
after some time,
we can start talking
about other things besides
'poha' and condensed milk.
Yeah.
I'm saying as a friend.
It'll be nice, right?
- Sure.
- Just as friends.
Romi, is everything all right?
Mamma, I'm flying like
a superhero!
Talk to PD.
- Hello.
- Hi.
Did you two have dinner?
We've had dinner, brushed our teeth.
And what time is it now?
- Laughter time!
- Laughter time!
I'll come early.
It's Sunday tomorrow.
Just enjoy.
- Mamma, you enjoy.
- Yes.
Okay.
- Thank you.
- Come on, PD, let's go.
Okay, listen, it's our
laughter time.
I'll talk to you later.
Come on!
Oh, she's here.
One more shot.
- One more...
- Okay!
- And cheers!
- Cheers!
I'm loving it!
Hi.
Did he sleep on time?
I hope he didn't
trouble you.
You two had a lot of fun,
didn't you?
I enjoyed a lot too.
I mean, after a very long time
I had a girls night out.
You know what that is?
Gossip, bitching!
- Good.
- I mean...
What's that constellation called
which looks like a question mark?
'Saptarishi' (Ursa Major).
- 'Sattarishi'.
- 'Saptarishi'.
'Saptarishi'. Okay.
I love stargazing.
I mean, you know,
there's a connection.
We're all made of stars
after all.
So, it's natural to be
attracted to them.
You know the stories of
all these stars, don't you?
Not all the stars.
But I do know that every star
has its own story.
What's your story?
Tell me.
- Tell me.
- What do you mean?
You're not married.
Any girlfriends? Tell me.
When I was in college,
I had a lover.
Girlfriend.
- Her name was Swati.
- Swati!
Not bad! Then?
I was in love with her
for four years.
Then she married
someone else.
Why?
I could never tell her.
Then, girlfriend?
This is how it is
in small towns.
When we fall in love
with someone in our head,
we consider them our lovers.
So, you're still a virgin?
I never said that.
So, it's lust.
What are you...
What are you saying?
What's the matter?
Everyone has such secrets.
Listen, you're very shy, okay?
This way you'll never be able
to have a girlfriend.
I don't want a girlfriend.
Listen...
At night, our ancestors
wander around us.
And I don't want them
to know my secrets.
Right?
You're so boring.
Fine! Good night.
PD.
I can't sleep.
Let's talk.
'These days...'
'I can't sleep at night.'
'Walk into my dreams,
and I'll be able to sleep.'
'I've written letters'
'but I don't have your address.'
'Come and whisper it in my ears,
and I'll be able to sleep.'
'I've heard from strangers'
'that your dear ones
are very close to you.'
'Just call out to me from afar,'
'and I'll be able to sleep.'
Slowly, colours fill the sky
Slowly, the clouds pass by
'Parathas!' 'Parathas!' 'Parathas!'
Incredible! It's too good.
Slowly, silences seem
to be humming
Slowly, when you seem to be coming
Slowly, my dreams came true
Slowly, life doesn't seem blue
Slowly, my fate seems anew
Slowly, moments of solitude are few
since I became yours
Since I became yours
Since I became yours
Since I became yours
Beloved, we seem to be
making a connection, slowly
Beloved!
Since I've found you,
I feel relieved
I've found a friend in you,
I truly believe. Beloved
Beloved!
Slowly, a special person
has arrived
Slowly, my aspirations
seem alive
Slowly, my aspirations
seem alive
Slowly, life seems
surprisingly pleasant
Slowly, it's all because of
your presence
Since I became yours
Since I became yours
Since I became yours
Since I became yours
Beloved!
Yes, Mr. Shagun.
I need it with low back.
And fix a string on it too.
Deliver it earlier,
not on the night of Diwali.
Yes, I'll give you
the measurements right away.
Romi!
Measuring tape...
Romi, please bring
a scale, dear.
Romi has gone with uncle
to buy sweets.
- Scale.
- Thank you.
How much is this?
Can you please help me
with the measurements?
Can you please help me
with the measurements?
Just this portion.
Just... Exactly here.
- In centimetres?
- Yes.
2.75.
Okay. 2.75.
And the back?
What's the back's measurement?
- From where?
- From here.
Yes, below...
- Oh, I'm sorry...
- I couldn't hold it.
May I?
- From here?
- Yes.
- Until?
- No, further down.
Yes, exact.
- Over here?
- No, further down.
- Here?
- Yes.
- How much?
- 26.
Shoulder, please.
- Yes.
- Hold it properly or the measurement...
- Yes.
- Hold it properly or the measurement...
- Yes...
- It's 15.
- A little more.
- Over here? 30...
- Here?
- Yes. How much?
- 38.
- 38.
38. No, please. The 'lehenga'
needs to be measured too.
Yes, that's fine.
- Until where?
- This...
Okay, I'll do it.
30...
75.
It's 87.
- Thank you.
- Yes... Thank you...
Without her, I feel restless at night
Yet she doesn't come
Yet she doesn't come
Yet she doesn't come
Surprise...
Mom and Dad!
Greetings! Please come in.
- Greetings.
- Come.
Take this. Give that to him.
- Please come in.
- It's heavy.
Take this too.
And this.
- Give me.
- No, not this...
Please come in.
Hey, look,
we gave her this.
- When we came the last time...
- Yes.
Come, please sit.
Have a seat.
- Keep this.
- Yes, I'll keep it.
- Would you like some tea?
- Yes.
- Without sugar.
- Without sugar.
Okay.
You just blabber
all the time.
Wow! Anna's house
is so beautiful.
She has even hired a cook.
True.
Her house looks so beautiful.
Yes.
Hey, what's your name?
Well... Prajapati Shankar
Dwivedi.
Mister, come here for a minute.
Where's ma'am?
- Keep it.
- She's at office. Tea.
Have tea and calm down.
Well... What is it?
- No... How's the tea?
- It's nice.
The tea is good.
- What's so funny?
- No, actually...
Your pronunciations seem
different. It's nice to hear.
Yes, we're Bengali.
Our vocabulary is different.
Yes, Bengali vocabulary
is different indeed.
I mean, when you speak Hindi,
it's weird.
Shut up.
You're mocking our culture and us.
No, I'm sorry.
Hey, listen. Go bring me
this medicine from the pharmacy.
- Why do you start arguing with everyone?
- You be quiet.
- Why did you have to chit chat with him?
- I didn't.
You were talking to him
about Bengalis.
- What's the problem with Bengali?
- Okay, fine.
- Hello.
- Anna, where are you?
I'm on my way home.
What happened?
Your parents are here.
They wanted to surprise you.
And they think
I'm your servant. What's this?
Don't worry, PD, I'm coming.
- Dwivedi.
- Yes.
Here are Ms. Anna's clothes.
Why should I take them?
You take them.
And it's 'Mr. Dwivedi'.
- I'm a teacher.
- What's wrong with him?
He takes the clothes
every day.
I don't understand.
What do you mean by
trial period?
Runa, give her a chance
to explain.
You've been scolding her
since she has come.
You be quiet.
You be quiet.
All this forward thinking
through the years
- has led to this nonsense, I'm telling you.
- Mom, chill. Chill.
I did what I felt was right
for Romi at that time.
That's it.
You did what you
thought was right for Romi?
What's right about this?
You just brought home a random
guy to be his papa.
What...
You've already given him
the house keys?
Softly, Mom.
I'm...
I'm...
- Here are your medicines.
- Thank you.
The house keys.
Thank you.
Hey, boy. Where do you think
you're going, inside the house?
I...
You guys talk.
I'll go to my room.
Your room?
- Mom... Mom, just...
- What do you mean by your room?
Don't shush me.
No, this is just not acceptable.
You have nothing better to do.
You're roaming around here
as a father.
Have you ever thought about
what the neighbours
will say and think?
Uncle and aunt are fine
with it.
So what? What will
Mr. Keshto think?
Mr. Keshto?
I mean, he's your neighbour.
How does that matter?
- Look at her.
- Exactly. How does it matter?
- You calm down.
- No, I won't.
All this is unacceptable,
I'm telling you...
Just...
- Hey...
- PD!
- Romi...
- Carry me. Carry me.
- Romi...
- Carry me. Carry me.
- Okay, come...
- Carry me...
Carry me. Carry me.
Yes... Romi... First, you have
to meet your grandparents.
He's grown so big...
- Romi!
- Grandpa! Grandma!
Romi, my dear,
come, give me a hug...
- Go...
- Come here, come to me...
Come here, come to me.
Grandpa, Grandma, Gogi and I
have been selected
for the Annual Day.
We'll perform on stage
like rock stars.
We'll perform on stage
like rock stars.
Wow!
Look, the invitation cards.
One for mamma.
One for papa.
PD, it's to my favourite song,
Believer.
It goes like this...
"First things first..."
PD...
- I'll serve...
- I love this song.
- It's my favourite song.
- Food...
- Listen to me, PD.
- Hold on a minute.
I'll go eat on my terrace...
I mean, your terrace...
- Dear, I'll go...
- Come on...
I have to tell...
- Okay, fine...
- I have a secret to tell you.
Yes, let's freshen up
and change first.
- Then we'll talk.
- You'll listen to me then?
I'll listen to everything
you have to say.
He's a nice guy, Mom.
If he's that nice, marry him.
I'm telling you,
he has a different plan.
Just bang your head
on your damn pot!
What's the matter now?
Hey, boy.
Hey, you.
Come here.
Come here.
Sit.
Sit down.
What are you doing here?
I was hungry, so I came
to get a biscuit.
No, I mean, what are you
doing in this house?
Why did you come
to this house?
- What's your plan?
- Plan?
Plan...
Look, I understand everything.
Look, I understand everything.
This huge house has been
transferred to my name
by Anna's grandmother.
And I will give it to Romi.
Runa, why don't you
come to the point?
This is the point.
There are no free lunches here.
What did you think?
Since Anna is alone
you can fool her
and usurp this property?
You're misunderstanding.
I mean...
This plan of trial period
is Anna's plan.
And this arrangement
is her helplessness.
There's nothing between us.
That's it, enough,
I understand everything.
Let him speak.
Go on.
I understand that you're angry.
You're a mother after all.
And a mother always wishes
to teach the right thing.
And a mother always wishes
to teach the right thing.
So? Where are your parents?
Do they know that they have
a grandchild?
My father passed away
long ago.
I had a mother, but...
She passed away...
just recently.
Look, Prajapati...
We don't have a problem
with you.
Whatever Anna did,
whether right or wrong
it's under pressure.
But this is all temporary.
You two, you're not married.
So, when you leave this house
in the future
So, when you leave this house
in the future
what is Romi going to do?
Have you ever thought
about that?
I'll go.
Hey, Prajapati!
Happy Diwali!
Happy Diwali, Uncle!
I've brought you special 'laddus'
made of pure ghee
especially from
the Bengali market.
Uncle, I don't feel like it.
Didn't you get the good news?
Why are you sulking?
I just don't get you.
You've got a job,
it's the festival of Diwali
You've got a job,
it's the festival of Diwali
You no longer have to be a slave here,
Goddess Saraswati is impressed
Goddess Lakshmi has blessed you.
What else do you need?
Uncle, today...
- Today is the last day.
- So?
Oh...
Have you gotten too close
to them?
Hey...
No... Calm down...
No, relax...
No...
So what if it's the last day?
When one month ends
When one month ends
the other begins.
Calendar and nature
have the same rule.
Change.
Change.
Don't you get it? Come.
Prajapati.
Change your direction.
Move on.
Happy Diwali.
Happy Diwali, Uncle.
- Happy Diwali, PD!
- Happy Diwali! Happy Diwali!
- Happy Diwali, Mr. Sharma!
- Happy Diwali!
Meet the new Associate Professor
of Delhi University.
- Congratulations.
- Happy Diwali!
- Happy Diwali!
- Happy Diwali!
Love is like sticky jackfruit
Love is like sticky jackfruit
It glues to the root
Love is a quagmire,
it only hurts
Love is a quagmire,
it only hurts
Love is a quagmire,
it only hurts
Love is a quagmire,
it only hurts
Love is like sticky jackfruit
Love is like sticky jackfruit
It glues to the root
Love is a quagmire,
it only hurts
Love is a quagmire,
it only hurts
Love is a quagmire,
it only hurts
Love is a quagmire,
it only hurts
Love is a quagmire,
it only hurts
Great!
I fell for your pretty face
Smiling at you was a big mistake
I fell for your pretty face
Smiling at you was a big mistake
Your shoes, your phone...
You're cute, baby,
but you're a cyclone
I'm single, no stress
Being in a relationship
is a mess
Stay away from me.
Spare me
Spare me
Spare me
Love is a punishment,
it leaves you sore
If you love
If you love
you will hurt even more
It's like an ant falling on jaggery
It's like an ant falling on jaggery
It can never get out of it again
Love is a quagmire,
it only hurts
Love is a quagmire,
it only hurts
Love is a quagmire,
it only hurts
Love is a quagmire,
it only hurts
It was so much fun.
Mom and dad, whenever they are
there for Diwali, it's too much fun.
Oh, today is an extremely
special situation.
Oh, today is an extremely
special situation.
Associate Professor
Prajapati Shankar Dwivedi.
Not bad.
Love is a choir,
it only hurts
"Quagmire".
What does that mean?
It means, don't fall in love
with just anyone.
Love is similar to an ant getting stuck
in jaggery. It never comes out.
Love is like jaggery.
And what if it still happens?
In this song, the poet is trying
to say that you shouldn't fall in love.
- What should we do then?
- I don't know.
Come on, PD, go to sleep.
You've had enough.
And tomorrow is your
first day. Come...
Anna, what's this?
Between you and me,
this arrangement...
A babysitter?
A freeloader tenant?
A friend.
We're friends, PD.
Friends?
- PD... please.
- Anna.
I feel like the ant,
and you're jaggery.
And sometimes, you're the ant
and I'm the jaggery.
We've been constantly
running towards each other.
We're so complete,
aren't we?
Don't spoil it.
Please.
So you tell me, Anna.
What's this bond?
What are we?
I don't like these
girlfriend and wife
kind of relationships.
Do you like me, Anna?
Good morning...
- Good morning, students.
- Good morning, sir.
So, what are we starting with?
The History of Napoleon Bonaparte.
- Can I tell you a story?
- Yes, sir.
So, in a far off village
there was a little boy.
Mamma, I want to talk to PD.
It's my Annual Day.
Please, Mummy. Just once.
- No, Romi.
- Please, Mummy.
- Romi?
- Please.
I said no, Romi.
Romi!
Romi!
Romi...
What is wrong with you?
You're so stubborn!
What are you doing, Anna?
I don't know, Mom.
I don't know.
Don't cry.
Don't cry. Don't cry, dear.
Don't cry. No...
Be frank with me.
Tell me what happened.
It's all my fault.
Trial period,
temporary papa...
It was a stupid plan.
I'm a fool.
I'm a fool.
Look, dear
everyone isn't perfect.
People make mistakes.
He proposed to me.
He didn't even stay back
to listen to my reply.
Why?
Why should I trust him?
I'm sorry, Romi.
Why can't I talk to PD?
He's got a new job.
He's busy now.
Why are all papas
always busy, Mamma?
Mamma.
You'll always be with me,
won't you?
Always.
Good morning, parents,
and a very warm welcome
to Spring Hill School's
Annual Day function.
And here today,
to win your hearts
with their performance,
we present
the rock stars of the junior school.
Let's give them
a very big hand.
Let's give them
a very big hand.
Romi, come.
Papa is...
...like a superhero
with a claw
Or he's like...
...the brave warriors at war
10 to 1000...
10 to 1000...
...he converts in a snap
He's like that zero in Math
Papa is like a superhero
with a claw
Or he's like the brave warriors at war
He converts 10 to 1000
in a snap
He's like that zero in Math
In our lives, papa is the warrior
Papa is the real saviour
My papa is incredible
My papa... is incredible
- By incredible, you mean?
- Incredible means awesome.
- By incredible, you mean?
- Incredible means awesome.
He's like 'gol gappas' and 'chaat'
He's like the bitter sweetness
in chocolates and tart
Whenever I'm scared
and fearful
he drives my fears away
like a raging bull
He resolves my problems
like a true emperor
Sometimes he's a boring lecturer
My papa is incredible
Mummy is the queen
of the house
Romi is a little mouse
But papa is the roof
He protects the house
He protects the house
He teaches us to fight storms
Mummy is like the ship
and papa is its anchor
Romi is a lost goldfish
Mummy, papa and Romi
The three of us are a team
Our life is a dream
Our life is a dream
Papa is like a superhero
with a claw
Or he's like the brave warriors at war
He converts 10 to 1000
in a snap
He's like that zero in Math
In our lives, papa is the warrior
Papa is the real saviour
My papa is incredible
My papa is incredible
My papa... is incredible
'In the infinite universe'
'in a small area
of a small city'
'you are an insignificant being'
'as minute as a mustard seed.'
'A small man,
with big powers of love.'
He converts 10 to 1000
in a snap
He's like that zero in Math
In our lives, papa is the warrior
Papa is the real saviour
My papa is incredible
My papa... is incredible
in a small city,
you are an insignificant being
as minute as a mustard seed.
That's right. A small man,
with big powers of love.
Mummy!
Mummy!
Do fish drink water?
How do carcasses grow, Mamma?
Do spiders have knees?
Do spiders have knees?
Why can dogs jump so high?
Why we can't jump so high?
- Can robots think?
- Focus on your potty.
"Mummy is the queen
of the house."
"Romi is a little mouse."
"A little mouse...
A little mouse..."
"Mummy and I are a team."
"Our life is a dream."
"It's a dream."
'6.30 a.m.'
'Romi's breakfast time.
Romi's breakfast time.'
Romi, hurry up!
He punched him, and then...
How do you get
these ink stains every day?
Shakey fights all the time.
- No violence. Let's go.
- Okay. No violence.
- No violence. Let's go.
- Let's go!
Rajesh, very bad. The rice cooker you
brought last week was absolutely useless.
- The whistle doesn't work.
- See, uncle. Go fast!
Hello, Uncle.
- Hey, Romi, good morning!
- What have you ordered today?
Dear, this is something amazing
and you're going to cut
the ribbon.
- This is called Lady Suzan.
- Is it meant for ladies?
No, dear, this is...
You see,
your uncle just orders things
based on their names, dear.
He doesn't know what it is.
No, dear, I know everything.
This is supposed to be placed
on the dining table.
You put lentils in one, okra in the other
and cauliflower in the third one.
You can rotate it and people
can take whatever they want.
You can take lentils,
cauliflower and what not!
And do you know what I want?
I want Romi.
These are useless things.
Why do you order them, Timmy?
- Bye, dear!
- Romi!
Stop it now!
Bye!
- Hey, Romi!
- Hi. - Sit quickly.
Let me show you a secret gift.
Bye.
Okay. Let this be.
Don't bring it home.
Look at this, my dad bought it.
Underwear?
It's special.
It's special.
If I wear it,
I'll look like a superhero.
In fact, I can feel it.
Don't lie, Gogi.
You don't believe me, do you?
It's from Bangkok.
- There's a big mall over there.
- Have you been there?
- Don't you know?
- No.
Hey, Romi, look up!
- Hey, ma'am is here.
- Ma'am is here, run!
Why do they trouble you
every day?
Mummies and papas are all
great, aren't they, children?
Yes, ma'am!
So today, on Father's Day,
we especially talk about our...
Papas!
They protect us, just like...
Superhero!
Correct. So today,
on this special day
who'd like to come on stage
and sing a song for their father?
- Poke him with this. It'll be fun.
- Come on, children, so who's coming first?
Yes, child.
- It'll be fun.
- Come on.
The job is done.
Everybody, clap for Romi.
Yes, go on.
Good morning, everybody.
My papa...
Papa...
My papa
is the queen of the house.
Romi is his little mouse.
Sorry...
- My papa...
- Everyone, quiet.
Go on, child.
Panther...
Iron Man... Hands...
No?
My papa...
Ma'am, I think
he has peed his pants.
Quiet, everyone. Quiet.
Why is our boy
in a bad mood today?
Did he pass motions
this morning?
Give him some digestive powder.
Eat it, dear.
Okay, I'll tell you what, just
eat the chicken. Leave the rest.
- Eat this, my dear.
- I'm not hungry.
Are you tired, Romi?
He's bound to be tired.
The school starts at 7 a.m.
It's too early. They should
call them at 10 instead.
They expect every child
to become Einstein.
Romi, dear, come. Come to me.
Come.
Come, come.
That's right, if you love your wife
That's right, if you love your wife
then bring home this very
economical onion cutter.
If you love eating onion,
why torture yourself?
Make the most
of our trial period.
Hey, Ballu, go get my notepad quickly.
- I need to note down the code number.
- Timmy, just eat in peace first.
He has a disease.
What do they call it?
Shopaholic, that's what he is.
- It was very useful, you see.
- You'll find it online.
Dear, these people have been trustworthy
sellers for several years now.
They deliver every item on time.
You can even return it
if you don't like it.
These online guys
can't be trusted.
They may not come at all.
- Do you know this lady?
- No. Take this.
Uncle, what kind of people
are papas?
They are just like him,
strong, powerful, muscular.
- Like superheroes?
- Yes, like superheroes.
- Like superheroes?
- Yes, like superheroes.
Here, have this fritter.
Mom, are papas like superheroes?
- Who?
- Papas.
Veronica ma'am said so
at the assembly today.
Grandpa.
But grandpa is an old man.
A superhero is the one
who does good things.
He helps people, and doesn't
abandon his loved ones.
Mamma, every child has a papa,
right?
Where is my papa?
Mister, please excuse me...
A cup of tea, please.
How much does it cost?
A cup of tea, please.
How much does it cost?
Rs. 20.
- Rs. 20!
- Yes.
Mister, according to
the Indian Railway Ministry
the maximum retail price of tea
is supposed to be Rs. 12 only.
- I know it.
- What does that mean?
MRP, don't you know?
How do you make tea?
Let me explain it, it's simple.
Look here.
You used milk worth Rs. 2.
Right?
Tea leaves worth Rs. 2,
your cup costs Rs. 1.5. Right?
Your ginger and cardamom
cost 50 paisa each.
Your service charge is Rs. 2.
What's the total?
Rs. 8.5 only.
There's your total cost.
- Listen...
- Your expenses...
Do your calculations
and make the tea yourself.
If you want the tea, pay Rs. 20,
or else...
No, I want the tea.
Give me the tea...
Hey!
- Stop forcing!
- To heck with your MRP.
You can't fool a teacher.
Here's Rs. 50.
Give me my change back.
It doesn't even have enough ginger.
Here. Count it.
Daryaganj, anyone?
- I'm coming! Give me two minutes!
- Hurry up!
- Hurry up.
- Coming!
Give me three rupees more.
Hold on, I'm coming.
Give me three rupees more.
What are you doing?
What are you doing?
Worth Rs. 3! You can't fool me.
You think you can dupe me?
That's not possible. Goodbye.
Your tea was pathetic.
Daryaganj!
It's finished.
Have some chocolates.
Where are you from?
From Ujjain.
- From Freeganj.
- Have you come to Delhi for work?
Yes, I'm here to look
for a job.
I was a teacher
at a private institute.
I had a nice job
until the pandemic hit.
So, I came here.
I just need the blessings
of God and elders like you.
I just need the blessings
of God and elders like you.
Oh, thank you...
Listen, take a right.
Ma'am, uncle?
- Who?
- Mr. Srivastav.
Over there.
- Greetings, Uncle.
- Bless you.
Hey! What are you doing here?
Come on in. Close the door or
the mosquitoes will get in. Close it.
- You really came.
- Yes.
You said you'd get me a job,
so I came.
I'm sure you'll find
many job offers.
Chaudhary, get me the file
of teachers.
Listen, after you get the file
get some tea and two plates
of piping hot 'kachoris' from Banwari.
Okay? Go.
Keep your stuff.
Keep your stuff.
Not on the table,
put it down. Come, sit.
So, how was your journey?
It was good.
Delhi station was very crowded.
- You should have called before coming.
- I did.
- Do you have two numbers?
- No, you didn't answer.
- I'm sure you must be busy.
- Yes, I was.
The files.
Just two files?
If you want more,
I can get you the peons file.
You've been talking too much.
You've lost your mind.
- Where are you going?
- Don't you want tea and 'kachori'?
Yes, okay, please go.
- Be careful, you shook the frame.
- It was shaken already.
He's a little blunt.
But he's been with me
for 15 years now.
I might forget to take my blood pressure
medicine, but he remembers.
Okay, then.
So, Gendamal College...
So, Gendamal College...
Yes, this is Srivastav
from PPA.
We don't need any sweeper, driver
or teacher. Hang up! So irritating!
Mr. Verma is bipolar.
Okay, never mind.
Hello. Greetings, Mr. Bhandari.
You had a vacancy
for a History teacher, right?
Yes, but we can only pay them
Rs. 7000.
But...
How will I survive
with 7000 rupees?
It's not enough.
It's nothing.
You can stay here if you want,
for a few days.
- Over here?
- Not in my cabin.
It's a 1100 square feet office.
There's nothing to worry.
Look, it's as big as a football field.
Look, we can join these tables
to make a bed for you.
Not now, at night.
That's the toilet,
and there's the fan.
This...
It's just a matter of a few days.
It's just a matter of a few days.
Once you find a nice government job,
you'll get paid well
and have shelter too. Okay?
Look at him!
- Loser! Loser!
- Romi?
Loser!
Idiot! If my papa was here,
he'd have punched his face.
He'd have broken his bones.
He'd have locked him up in
a suitcase and sat on it.
- Really?
- Yes. He's a real superhero.
He even gets my danger signals.
Mummy. Where is my papa?
Where did you meet him?
Tell me.
We were friends,
then we fell in love
got married,
and then you happened.
And then?
Slowly, everything changed.
No more fun,
no more enjoyment.
No more fun,
no more enjoyment.
Papa became the serious type.
Why?
There was a lot of work.
He was ambitious.
It happens sometimes, Romi.
People grow up.
They get busy.
For some people,
their nucleus is their work.
You know what nucleus is, right?
- The centre of the atom...
- I know.
What happened then?
Then... he got a nice job
and... the job was important.
More important than us?
Mamma, will he ever come back?
Romi, you didn't do
your homework today.
You'll have to do it
anyhow tomorrow.
Oh, my God!
We have to go to the dentist too.
Please remind me, okay?
- Mummy, come quickly.
- Where?
- To uncle and aunt's house.
- Brush your teeth first.
Come on, let's go quickly.
Romi! Romi, where are you going?
Ballu, this one is latest.
Ballu, this one is latest.
That was latest too. This...
See, it's the same.
Uncle.
Quickly turn on
your favourite lady's channel.
Which one?
The one who always
has a runny nose, right?
The one who sells things to you.
Got it.
Here you are.
Here's the secret to making
round jalebis.
He too is addicted like you.
The queen of sweets
will make your mouth water.
That's right,
presenting Raja Jalebi Maker.
- Ballu, note down the code number.
- I won't.
...on trial period, which means
you can take it home, use it
and give it back
if you don't like it.
That's right, the trial period lasts
for one whole month,
for all our products.
So hurry up, make the most
of the trial period.
Trial period!
Yes, dear,
you can order any item from there.
So then, let's order a new papa.
A new papa?
Dear, fathers can't be bought
from supermarkets
or vegetable carts.
Why is that, Mamma?
Let's order one from this lady
just like uncle orders all the time.
Let's order a new papa for a month.
If we don't like him,
we'll give him back.
Turn this off.
I've told you not to watch
such channels in front of the child.
Dear... Romi, come here, my child.
Come. Come, my child.
Romi, papas are not objects.
You only get things on trial periods.
For instance, a table, chair,
lampshade, or your cycle.
And anyway, why are you insisting on having
a papa? Papas are not all that cool.
Papa will insist that you sleep on time,
wake up on time, etcetera.
Papa will insist that you sleep on time,
wake up on time, etcetera.
And most importantly
papa will rule the house and you won't.
He's the boss.
Come here, buddy. Daddies are not good.
They are hot-headed.
They fight all the time.
- He means they are stupid.
- Stupid.
I want a new papa!
Romi...
I want one right now.
You say no to everything.
Phone, videogame,
cold drink, everything.
Uncle, please order one.
Please, Uncle, please!
- My dear, try and understand...
- Please! Please, Uncle.
My child...
- Nobody loves me.
- My dear...
Romi.
- Look, she's here.
- Hi, Anna.
- Look, she's here.
- Hi, Anna.
- All good?
- Perfect, Dad.
Hey, did you see the WhatsApp picture?
See it right now.
Nice pictures, Mom.
The one in the blue shirt is Uncle Bablu.
Remember, you dropped soda on his shirt.
- His son has got a good job in Bangalore.
- So?
What do you mean?
Look at him.
The boy is very sweet.
Handsome.
Ready to settle.
And the best part is,
he is also a divorcee.
You're too much.
Hi. I'll be back.
Mom, you just know
how to pick a fight, don't you?
What? What's the matter now?
Nothing.
Anyway, I'll...
I'll call you tomorrow.
Anna, is everything all right?
Yeah. Work stress.
Don't worry, I'm okay.
Don't worry, I'm okay.
Bye, Mom. Bye, Dad.
- Take care.
- Bye, bye.
Prajapati. What happened?
What are you up to?
- Hello, Uncle.
- Bless you.
Well... the pipe had burst.
There was no water supply.
Well, I have several issues too,
but I can't express them.
Tell me, what's the problem?
By the way, your main tank
is leaking too.
- That...
- Should I repair it?
The problem is not the tank or pipe.
The problem is related to your life.
No... Uncle, what are we
talking about now?
No... Uncle, what are we
talking about now?
Life, or tank?
Gentlemen, get to work.
- Look, your job...
- Have I got it?
The subject you've chosen, History
that is history.
You should have chosen something else.
I mean, Geography, Political Science,
Biology...
You could have learnt Mandarin or German,
or opted for Home Science.
But Uncle, this isn't my subject.
Then change it.
How?
Well...
If you have to use the toilet
you won't break the window and jump out,
will you?
Change your direction. Your destination
is in front of you. Go ahead.
What is it?
- Toilet.
- Direction!
Why are you still here?
This is my office, not a market!
Remove all this! Move!
Romi.
I want a new papa.
But listen, what are your options?
None. My baby is getting nightmares.
Anna. Anna!
Lucas.
I'll send Lucas.
What's up, girl!
Hit the party to the roof.
Hit the party to the roof.
No, no, no.
I mean, thanks for offering
but he's your boyfriend.
It's awkward for me.
I'm sure you've solved
Romi's problems before, haven't you?
I mean, scribbling on the wall, sucking
the thumb, you know what I used to do.
I used to put neem juice on his thumb
and he would be like...
'Bitter!'
'Bitter! Mumma, disgusting!
Bitter!' So cute!
- 'Bitter, disgusting! Disgusting, bitter!'
- Yeah.
Bitter.
Disgusting.
- Disgusting, bitter.
- Yeah.
Problem solved, Anna.
Just get him a bitter dad
and he'll get rid of him on his own.
Where should I get him
a bitter dad from?
Hold on.
I'm sure we'll find someone
in our social circle.
- Anna.
- Yes.
- Anna, look.
- What?
Butter chicken, stuffed 'naan'
with butter.
Butter chicken, stuffed 'naan'
with butter.
Anna, what do you prefer?
Spicy, or sweet?
- You're Bengali, right?
- Yes.
Always eating 'rasgulla'.
It's 'roshogulla'.
By the way, Lucas and Armeen told me
you were looking for a handsome guy.
I said, no problem.
But I have a personal question.
Are there going to be
any intimate scenes?
What?
Just checking.
I'm a husband on trial period.
Puneet, my brother.
You know, I'm not interested
in dating or marriage.
Then what's this?
You know, I've come from Noida.
I refilled diesel worth Rs. 1000.
The AC wasn't working,
I had to roll the windows down.
Okay, I can explain.
I'm looking for
a bitter
disgusting
snobby...
Snobby dad.
- Snobby.
- Yeah.
- Snobby.
- Yeah.
- Disgusting?
- Just for a month.
Madam.
Let me tell you one thing.
You don't need papa
you need help.
That's what I'm asking for.
I have stomach-ache.
You can order 'roshogulla'.
I'll make a move.
I'm trapped here!
Can a cup of coffee
bring people close?
Do couples still propose
with chocolates and a rose?
Can life function
without a life partner?
Get your children married first,
don't make it harder
Harder...
Boys loiter in my lane,
but finding one is still a pain
Dark or fair, if you find one,
say peekaboo
Dark or fair, if you find one,
say peekaboo
He may be plain-looking,
but I hope he knows cooking
But I can't find him.
If you find one, say peekaboo
Say peekaboo...
Say peekaboo...
Ballu! Ballu! Bring my notebook.
Hurry up!
Code number 22222425...
If you're looking for connection
don't go for the looks, my dear
If you're looking for attention
just go make reels instead,
don't come near
Love is complicated for sure
Love is complicated
Love sure brings sorrow
but find someone whose joy
you can borrow
Say peekaboo...
Say peekaboo...
Say peekaboo...
We're struggling...
We're grumbling...
In lanes and streets we're wandering
We're a bit weird
We're going crazy thinking about it
but the solution is blurred
He may be plain-looking,
but I hope he knows cooking
But I can't find him
If you find one,
say peekaboo
They run away when they hear
about this trial period deal.
Try 'Tinda'.
I'm not hungry, Uncle.
Not the vegetable.
This 'Tinda' is an app
where girls and boys
talk to each other.
They even meet sometimes.
- Tinder?
- Yes, that's what I meant.
Uncle, I'm looking for a temporary
dad for my child, not a lover for me.
Uncle, I'm looking for a temporary
dad for my child, not a lover for me.
You seem to know a lot about
'Tinda' and Tinder, Timmy, don't you?
It's such a big diary, but not
one number in it is useful, Timmy.
Look at what's written in it.
Jitu Tailor
Bablu... Cobbler, Timmy?
Jai Mata Di Plumber Service.
Parivartan Placement Service.
Pintu Cooler Repair,
Chicken Heart... What...
Listen, get the scooter.
Hurry up, I'll go change.
- What happened?
- Nothing.
Mr. Sharma, I'm here to serve you.
Just order me.
I can never forget
the good old days.
At the tea stall
on the lane behind the bank...
You liked Bade Ghulam Ali
and I liked Ghulam Ali.
No, I liked both Ghulams.
You remember aunt's 'kachoris'?
The cauliflower and turnip pickle
along with cardamom tea.
- Oh, my God!
- And that Gandodara!
Gandodara was the manager's
brother-in-law.
He's the one who created all
the problems. He was a fraud...
So, dear.
What kind of job are you looking for?
I want a temporary papa.
Absolutely...
What are you looking for?
For my son, I'm looking for
a temporary, boring and irritating papa.
Mr. Sharma, this is
an agency where we find jobs.
We're not matchmakers.
We don't supply fathers.
Just come with me for a minute.
I need a trustworthy man.
Mr. Sharma, it's not possible.
We don't do this.
Think of a solution, please.
What are you talking about, Uncle?
I may be helpless,
but I'm not shameless.
Consider it a babysitting job.
You'll be helping
a woman in need.
Think of it as social work.
Uncle, what will people think
about me back in the village?
Is this what I came to Delhi for?
How will they find out? Moreover,
you'll have more time to find a job.
How will they find out? Moreover,
you'll have more time to find a job.
No, I'll find a job anyway.
I can't do this.
Why can't you!
What's your problem!
You'll get free food,
a separate bedroom
a water tank in the bathroom,
Wi-Fi, cooler... What else do you want?
How much longer do you plan
on staying here?
Look, you can stay here
for as long as you want.
You're my brother-in-law's son.
I can't do anything.
In order to progress, you must change
your direction, but you don't want to.
Never mind.
I'll call Mr. Sharma and tell him
that Prajapati has refused.
I made a 30-day commitment to him,
but it's okay.
- I'll be insulted, but that's fine.
- I'll go, Uncle.
Since you made a commitment,
I'll go.
No, dear. I would never want to
take advantage of your helplessness.
Just tell me
when I have to go. Tell me.
Are you all right?
I'll go. Since you've committed already,
I'll go.
- Will you change your mind again?
- Absolutely not.
I swear on my education.
Bless you, my dear.
You know how to respect your elders.
It's great. Give him one.
Take this.
Give him!
Pack your bags.
So, dear, your name is
Patanjali Shankar...
Prajapati Shankar Dwivedi.
You can call me PD.
Or else, in one month, you'll be spending
11 minutes just calling out my name.
Have you brought your bag?
Yes, I only have two bags.
Not too many.
I thought, if this works out
I can save up on my fares.
He's just like his uncle.
What's that?
It's a tambourine.
Can you tutor children?
Yes, absolutely.
- Can you cook, dear?
- Yes, absolutely, I can.
Any interest in sports?
I was part of all the teams
in my locality.
Sakalbandi, Sitolia...
- Drinks?
- No, thank you.
No, I mean, do you drink?
No, I don't drink.
I mean,
on some special occasions
- I drink a little beer sometimes.
- He's caught.
Smoking? Tobacco?
- Drugs?
- No, not at all... Absolutely not.
Dear, I hope Mr. Srivastav has
told you what's to be done.
Yes, uncle told me
that I need to stay here
for a month
and help your son study
- play with him...
- The clear target is
that by the end of the month, Romi
should start hating the word 'papa'.
Yes.
Can you do it?
- Sure.
- Okay, then, just sign this agreement.
- You may read it.
- Agreement?
Paperwork is important.
Your uncle made it.
Just a minute. This...
- Brand new papa.
- Let me tie this...
He does this often.
Please come.
This is our address.
The market is on that side.
The market is on that side.
Romi, new papa!
Hello, new papa.
Romi, dear.
What the hell!
You ruined the fertilizer!
Get up now, come on.
Get up, new papa.
Come on.
Come on, please go. Go, Romi.
Shoes...
- New papa, hurry...
- The bathroom is over there.
I'll keep this here.
Hurry up, new papa.
The house will start stinking.
Bathe in warm water.
- And use lots of soap and shampoo.
- Yes.
- And use lots of soap and shampoo.
- Yes.
- Do you see it?
- Yes, I do.
- New papa targeted!
- What happened?
Mom, the new papa was running
wrapped in your towel.
Mom, the new papa was running
wrapped in your towel.
I caught him!
Ms. Anna, I want to apologise
for the confusion...
No, I should have warned you
that there was fertiliser.
Yes...
Please sit.
- No, let me help you...
- No, don't worry.
I'm almost done.
Okay, listen, the spices
and cereal are over there.
Bread, butter and eggs
are in the fridge...
No, I...
I'm vegetarian.
Oh, okay.
The laundry guy comes at 11.
The washing machine is
over there.
I do my laundry myself.
I don't have too many clothes.
Just shirts, pants, underwear
and towel.
I wash them by hand.
The timetable and Wi-Fi password
are over there.
Wi-Fi...
Nap time, play time,
homework time.
Dinner time, bed time...
Ms. Anna, talk time
is missing here.
A family should talk to
each other, right?
Conversations...
How much sugar do you need
in the porridge?
Jaggery.
- We don't have jaggery.
- One spoon sugar is good.
Bring your plate, please.
Romi!
Hello, new papa.
They are all superheroes.
- Really?
- You need to become like them.
Meet strong man, Romi Ninja.
He can shoot web from
his hand, like a spider.
Hey... I'm a little...
What's wrong?
I'm allergic to spiders.
Keep this away from me.
You're so boring.
Please come.
We've arranged everything.
Only a little more work is left.
- Okay, right?
- Yes.
It's a little dirty,
but don't worry, we'll clean it.
Can I get a nail and hammer?
Yes.
- What are you doing?
- Putting up a calendar.
But why do you need it?
It makes the house
seem complete.
I mean, look, it gives you
an idea of
the planetary positions
and festivals.
My mother never did
anything auspicious
without referring to this, so...
I too am used to
this calendar now.
My mom's calendar
is in her phone.
Right, Mamma?
And look at this. Wow!
And look at this. Wow!
I came here today.
And exactly 30 days from now
is a very auspicious day.
It's Diwali.
All good things
will materialise.
- Sorry, just one minute.
- Sure.
Yes, Armeen.
- Hi, Anna.
- I'm sorry, it was on silent mode.
The guy is here on trial period.
He looks like a milkman.
Let me cut your ribbon.
- What's your favourite game?
- Marbles.
Fighter game,
in video games. Don't you know?
Who's your favourite superhero?
Babasaheb Ambedkar.
- Bollywood hero.
- Guru Dutt.
- Bollywood hero.
- Guru Dutt.
A stunt hero?
If you intend to live here,
then you must change yourself.
You'll have to become
a little more interesting.
You must build muscles.
Should I start doing push-ups, then?
What should I do?
I don't know.
Romi, it's Gogi's call.
Coming, Mamma.
You're so boring.
I'm not a cartoon channel.
You are a cartoon.
Where has he come from?
He called me a cartoon?
Ill-mannered boy.
Stupid fellow.
I'll pull your pants down,
silly monkey.
Gogi, I'm busy now.
When did you start getting busy?
My mom ordered a new papa.
He got delivered today.
- You mean, a brand new papa!
- Yes.
Is he like a superhero?
See him yourself.
Okay, I'll talk to you later.
Okay, I'll talk to you later.
- Bye.
- Hey, listen to me...
He never listens.
Dad, let me play games too.
Go study.
Mamma, I want
a brand new papa too!
What did you say?
A brand new papa?
Yes.
I'll slap you!
You want a brand new papa!
What's the matter?
What have you taught him
about a brand new papa?
Come here!
Why are you after the boy?
He wants a brand new papa!
Just let him play for some time.
Oh, no! I lost the game
because of him.
I was winning.
I can't believe this.
Ms. Anna? What happened?
What are you doing?
Romi is sleeping.
Why are you playing the tambourine?
It's a residential colony
and he's making noise.
'When your mind is full
of doubt'
'when you live a life
of arrogance'
'in complete darkness'
'there is only one solution
to the problem.'
- What are you trying to do?
- Yoga... Yoga...
This is 'Virbhadrasana'.
Who's teaching you this?
- You're doing it all wrong.
- No...
- You're doing it all wrong.
- No...
- Hold on.
- Excuse me... Hello!
- Why did you close my laptop?
- Let me show you. It's simple.
It's very simple.
Look, stand straight.
Now breathe in.
Hands up, leg behind.
Now breathe out
and bend forward.
Look ahead, and then
lift your leg. Look.
It's very simple. Try it, come on.
Do it.
Deep breath.
Breathe out and bend forward.
Straighten your back...
Straighten your knee.
Leg up... Look ahead.
You have to look ahead.
Focus is most important...
Hey, Romi, it's not funny.
Come on, you practise it too.
Come.
Mamma...
He's your new papa.
You have to listen to him.
Come on.
Back straight.
Take a deep breath.
Breathe out and chant...
Om!
- Om...
- Last... Done.
Om...
- Om...
- 'Intruders.'
'Intruders must be destroyed.'
You need to read these lines,
dictate the answers
and help with the spellings too.
- Can we read the words first?
- No.
This is not how we do homework.
You have to tell me
the answers.
It's written in Hindi.
You have to pronounce
the words as is. It's very simple.
We haven't been taught
pronunciations in class.
Mummy!
Romi, PD is your new papa
and you have to listen to him.
That's our deal, right?
- Say, 'N'.
- 'N'. (Hindi)
- With a 'matra' on top.
- With a 'matra' on top. (Hindi)
- 'Ch'.
- 'Ch'. (Hindi)
- 'L'. - 'L' (Hindi)
- 'Y'. - 'Y' (Hindi)
- 'L'. - 'L' (Hindi)
- 'Y'. - 'Y' (Hindi)
- 'D'. - 'D'. (Hindi)
- 'R'. - 'R'. (Hindi)
- 'V'.
- 'V'. (Hindi)
- Greetings, Uncle.
- The food is getting cold.
Yes, Prajapati.
Are you settled?
Uncle, to be honest
it's a little difficult
to settle.
It's difficult? Why?
I mean, do they make you
sleep on the floor?
Look, we had a deal with them.
Single bedroom, separate
bathroom with a water tank
Wi-Fi and a cooler.
No... That's all in place.
What's the problem then?
Uncle, we're not getting along.
That's the job.
You need to make sure
you don't get along.
Yes, but Uncle,
these people are weird, really.
Life is weird.
But don't be disheartened.
Make sure you complete your job, okay?
Don't give up, young man.
This concerns your uncle's
reputation, understand?
This concerns your uncle's
reputation, understand?
But Uncle, the main problem is...
Hello?
Mummy, I don't like
this papa.
Bring me another one,
please.
Papas aren't on sale, Romi.
Anyway, he's on trial period.
He can leave whenever you want.
I told you, this is how
papas are.
But what did you say?
You insisted on having a father.
Papas are like this,
boring, not cool.
- Is that your new papa?
- Yes.
He doesn't look
like a superhero at all.
I know, my plan of having
a new papa has flopped.
Parth can easily scare him.
Romi, your mom has paid
Rs. 1000 for this month
for your swimming.
Breathe in a little.
Shoulders behind,
chest out, and go!
Butterfly stroke!
Butterfly stroke!
Butterfly style, do it.
Yes, keep going!
Keep going! Come on!
I haven't learnt that much yet.
Romi, watch me.
Let me show you.
Watch me, okay?
Watch and learn.
Hey, coach! Can any
random person teach them?
Romi, where is your dad going?
He's not even wearing
a swimming costume.
He's climbed up.
- He's taken his clothes off.
- Oh, no! - Oh, yes!
Excuse me, mister.
Watch, Romi.
One!
One!
Two! Three!
Hey!
Romi, is your dad dead?
Where is he?
Romi, your dad is so cool!
- PD!
- PD!
- PD!
- PD!
Look!
The sailfish is one of
the world's fastest fish.
- Mamma.
- Yes, sweetheart?
PD swims like a fish.
Yes. He's not all that bad.
- It can swim...
- PD was swimming
really fast today.
This... Japanese spider crab...
PD is a superhero.
The chin... The chin, Romi.
Point it ahead.
Chin up.
No, the back
has to be straight.
- Come on, Romi.
- Yes, Mamma. - The bus is here.
I've put your homework book...
- Romi...
- The 'poha' is delicious.
- Romi, 'poha'.
- Bye, PD.
- Do eat the 'poha'.
- Yes.
- Don't leave it.
- Let's go. Bye, dear.
Bye, Mamma.
As soon as he gets on the bus,
kiss hard.
Give Romi a kiss.
A flying kiss.
- Bye, PD!
- Bye, PD!
- Bye, PD!
- Bye, PD!
- Bye, PD!
- Bye, PD!
- Bye, PD!
- Bye!
Bye, PD! Bye!
- PD, come on!
- It's my turn!
- Again, one, two...
- Aim!
And here goes...
- Yes!
- What a shot!
- What's this?
- Good shot.
Mom, these are marbles.
This is how you play...
Romi, are you done learning?
I'm done 'studying', Mummy,
not 'learning'!
It's incorrect grammar.
Watch your uncle, dear.
Ms. Anna, his timing for
music class has changed.
It's at 6 now. Yes.
There you are!
- That was cheating!
- I'm a champion!
- That's a shot!
- I'm a champion. Did you see that?
I still have a chance left.
- No way...
- Try again. Try again.
One, two, three! Yes!
Ballu, did you return the cooker?
Ballu, did you return the cooker?
I don't know, let me cook.
Anna, can you please
grate the bottle gourd?
Yes.
What are you cooking?
It looks good.
We're making 'Shahi Lauki'
and 'Channa Kofta', Timmy.
It's PD's recipe.
I thought I should try it.
Balu, this man PD
is very talented.
Of course. He's been managing
Anna's house so well.
Food, yoga, night-walking,
swimming...
Romi's homework too.
But since PD has come,
Romi hardly visits us.
That's my only complaint.
What do children need anyway?
A little love and attention,
that's it.
But he always had love
and attention.
He never lacked it.
Dear, you made sure
he never lacked anything.
- You're the world's best mother.
- Of course.
We meant to say that Romi has
a new friend now. Right?
We meant to say that Romi has
a new friend now. Right?
Yes, absolutely.
Do you want to try it?
These orange-flavoured tablets
are great.
- See you, Ms. Anna.
- Hold on.
Thank you for doing
Romi's homework.
I mean, I couldn't focus on him
because of my project.
You don't have to thank me.
Teaching is a piece of cake
for me.
But I must tell you
that the homework is too much
for a student of class 1.
If they could allocate some time
to games like Ludo and chess
it would be great.
We'd play a little.
PD, this is your problem.
You're going off track.
What do you mean?
I mean, why are you playing
with marbles?
I don't approve of these games.
Ms. Anna, we don't do it
for fun.
It teaches a great deal.
I mean, chess helps
strategize.
If you play Ludo
and Snakes and Ladders
you learn numbers.
- Hopscotch helps strengthen the legs...
- Oh, God, PD!
You don't have to do
fun things.
That's why you're here.
That's why you're here.
Don't you understand
such a simple thing?
- I'm trying, Ms. Anna.
- How? By playing with marbles?
What can I do if it's not working out?
It's not my fault.
I've been trying my best.
I'm making an effort...
Try harder.
We're losing time.
I don't have time.
Ms. Anna, I have left
no stone unturned.
I didn't work so hard
even for my MD and MA exams.
I'll talk to you later.
- I have to go now.
- Where are you going?
I have to go to
Romi's football match.
- Are you interested in football?
- No.
Are you the coach?
- No.
- Then?
Fine, I won't go.
I promised him.
I'll break my promise.
Let him wait. I won't go.
There you are.
I'm mean now.
This is what you want.
- Come on!
- Come on!
Taking the penalty kick
is Romi from Blue House!
What is this little guy
going to do!
Yeah!
- Goal!
- Shit!
Well done, kids!
Hold on.
Hold on.
Why did you jump early?
We lost because of you.
Why don't you take charge?
Listen, come here.
Come!
- Come on, run!
- Move!
- Run!
- Come on!
And goal!
And goal!
Run!
Stop him.
Mamma!
Cheater!
Romi?
What are you doing here?
Aren't you sleepy?
Are you upset with me?
I'm sorry.
I said, I'm sorry, Romi.
I was really going to come.
I was ready. I was about
to leave, but...
Something important came up,
so I got busy.
Listen, scold me if you want.
What happened?
What happened?
Dear, you're hurt.
Didn't you tell mamma?
Did you fall while playing?
You haven't even applied
an antiseptic... Romi.
What happened, dear?
Romi...
Romi... Dear, listen...
Romi... Dear, listen...
Tell me what happened.
Look, you can share
anything with me.
Anything.
Right? Promise?
Now tell me. Tell me, dear.
Parth, Shakey and Deepak
are students of grade 5.
They are bigger than me
in size.
They always tease me.
They mock me.
They trouble me.
And today, at the match
Parth kicked me really hard
on my leg, on purpose.
Over here.
Oh, my God! It's red.
Sir showed him the red card
and ousted him from the match.
So, dear, that was good,
wasn't it?
But then, at the staircase,
the three of them...
What did they do?
Hey, Romi! Come here!
Quick!
Trying to be a hero!
I got the red card
at the match because of you!
- What about that?
- I didn't do anything.
Have you forgotten
how I splashed water on you?
It looked like you peed.
Everyone laughed.
Now I'm going to stick
chewing gum on your hair.
You'll come to school bald,
understand!
I don't think
you've understood.
Turn around!
Mamma!
Romi didn't do anything.
You should have slapped them
right then.
You should have bashed them up.
But mamma says
good boys don't fight.
To hell with good boys. Okay?
Now get this clear.
If any boy comes to hit you
for no fault of yours
then slap him really hard.
Grab his hand, lock it here,
legs below
take the name of Lord Shiva
and pin him down. Checkmate.
I'm scared.
You're scared.
- What's this?
- This will drive your fears away.
Take this.
This will always stay with you.
Hold it.
Close your eyes.
Whenever you're scared,
hold it tightly. Okay?
Will you come to save me?
Okay.
I promise.
I'll come.
Are you scared now?
Come here.
Sit.
Let me tell you a story.
Okay.
In a far off village,
there was a little boy.
Napoleon Bonaparte.
Big boys would hit him
with snowball.
And one day, he...
Give it to me. Give me!
Give it to me! Give me!
Gogi, take your tiffin.
Hail Lord Shiva!
Very disappointing.
I feel the same way, ma'am.
What kind of a family
and upbringing this child has!
What kind of a mother are you?
You teach your child violence
at home?
Romi, did you hit him?
But Mamma, Shakey and Parth,
every day...
Ma'am, he's lying.
That day, he chanted
'Hail Lord Shiva'
and thrashed me so much
over here...
Oh, God! See, he hit him
so much, his body is swollen.
I'm tired of icing it.
Ma'am, this is
a very serious matter.
Mummy, he's lying.
- His friends and he...
- Quiet, child.
Mrs. Kapoor
and Mrs. Roy Choudhary
Mrs. Kapoor
and Mrs. Roy Choudhary
we have a zero-tolerance policy
in our school.
The school will not tolerate
such behaviour.
To the children
and the parents
this is my first
and last warning.
- Yes, ma'am.
- Please go to your class.
But we need
to discuss this problem.
Hello.
- Hello, Romi.
- Hello.
Have you lost
all your manners?
Can't you take a glass and drink?
Come here!
Come here now.
Why did you hit him?
Haven't I told you
a zillion times?
No violence. No violence.
No violence.
No violence. No violence.
No violence.
And what did Shakey say
you were screaming?
'Hail Lord Shiva!
Hail Lord Shiva!'
Where did you learn all this?
Oh.
So it's you, Mr. Dwivedi.
This is what you've taught him.
Mummy, it's not PD's fault...
You keep quiet
and go to your room.
Who the hell do you think
you are?
Are you trying to make my son
a street fighter?
- No, but... that stupid boy started it...
- Stupid.
Stupid boy.
Is this the kind of language
you use in front of Romi?
What else have you taught him?
Just tell me everything right now.
I'm not good with surprises.
PD cooks, PD helps with yoga,
PD takes care of the house.
PD! PD! PD is a hooligan!
PD takes care of the house.
PD! PD! PD is a hooligan!
Ms. Anna, taking a stand
for yourself is not hooliganism.
- What my mother taught me...
- Your mother...
Whatever she taught you,
keep it to yourself.
I'm Romi's mother, and
don't teach me about parenting.
You're an unemployed man.
God knows if you want to be
something in life or not.
And you're trying
to teach me?
You're right, Ms. Anna.
I am teaching you parenting.
Because you really need it.
How dare you.
Just go pack up and leave.
Get out of here.
Ms. Anna.
I will leave, but first,
I'll say what I have to.
I will leave, but first,
I'll say what I have to.
Because to some extent, both you and I
are responsible for what's happened.
- I don't need your lectures.
- I'm not lecturing.
Don't you know how many
battles you're fighting
in your life right now?
All of us are fighting
our own battles.
Do you know how educated I am?
I worked so hard.
I was a state rank holder.
And look at what I'm doing now.
I don't have a job,
no house, no money.
I'm staying in your house
as a papa on rent.
I'm tired of proving myself.
Is this not a battle in itself?
What should I do?
Stop fighting?
Should I quit and leave?
Some battles are very important
and to win them,
you need to trust yourself.
And the foundation of this trust
has to be laid in childhood.
When you're a child.
And yes, my mother
taught me all this.
You have a lovely son.
He can't see you troubled.
You have a lovely son.
He can't see you troubled.
That's why when anyone
troubles him in school
when they hit him and hurt him
he doesn't share it with you.
Because he...
- Romi.
- Yes, Mamma.
Have a good day, okay?
Be a good boy, okay?
Have a good day, okay?
Be a good boy, okay?
Don't share your lunch with anyone.
Eat it yourself.
I've set your hair...
It's fine, Mamma.
Hey.
The next time your child
touches my son
you'll get tired
icing him all night.
Do you understand?
Do you understand or not?
Shakey, go to your class.
And don't you dare
touch him again!
- I'll thrash you. Go now.
- Fine.
I'm sorry, PD.
I'm sorry, PD.
Good morning.
Good morning.
I've made nice tea for you.
It might not be as good as
yours, but...
I'm sorry.
I got a bit too aggressive
yesterday, I was angry.
You need not apologise.
You're the mother.
I'm just an arrangement.
No...
You're right.
Inner strength
Inner strength
having faith in yourself
is very, very important.
You see, PD
my world revolves
around Romi.
And I've worked
really hard
to make sure all his desires
and wants are fulfilled.
Look, Ms. Anna,
you don't have to explain to me.
Who am I?
Just hear me out.
I brought the
two-and-a-half-month old Romi here
to my grandma's house.
I didn't go to Kolkata because
mom and dad would get worried.
I didn't go to Kolkata because
mom and dad would get worried.
I started my business
from home.
With Armeen.
Uncle and aunt
really supported me.
All these years
I raised Romi
the way I thought was right.
There was no one else's
point of view.
Look, in a normal family
both parents raise
a child together.
But I've been Romi's mother,
father, sibling, everything.
Helping him with homework,
taking him to the doctor
going grocery shopping,
buying underwear
fighting with the plumber,
I mean, everything.
And I'm not saying this
for sympathy.
It's damn... damn tough.
Ms. Anna, I understand...
Sorry.
Perhaps, while being
a single parent
I became the serious type.
That's why Romi doesn't
see me as a friend.
Ms. Anna, it's nothing
like that.
Romi...
Something must have been lacking.
But thank you.
You made me realise it.
Tea.
Thank you again.
For being Romi's friend.
For him, you're not
an arrangement.
You're a friend.
Yes, Ms. Anna.
Anna.
Call me Anna, please.
Okay.
The tea is good.
- Incredible!
- What?
I mean, it's delicious.
The 'poha', right?
Yeah, it's very good.
'Poha Jalebi' is very famous
in our town.
Us Bengalis mostly make
sweets using condensed milk.
Condensed milk.
'Poha' is good.
But I really hope that
after some time,
we can start talking
about other things besides
'poha' and condensed milk.
Yeah.
I'm saying as a friend.
It'll be nice, right?
- Sure.
- Just as friends.
Romi, is everything all right?
Mamma, I'm flying like
a superhero!
Talk to PD.
- Hello.
- Hi.
Did you two have dinner?
We've had dinner, brushed our teeth.
And what time is it now?
- Laughter time!
- Laughter time!
I'll come early.
It's Sunday tomorrow.
Just enjoy.
- Mamma, you enjoy.
- Yes.
Okay.
- Thank you.
- Come on, PD, let's go.
Okay, listen, it's our
laughter time.
I'll talk to you later.
Come on!
Oh, she's here.
One more shot.
- One more...
- Okay!
- And cheers!
- Cheers!
I'm loving it!
Hi.
Did he sleep on time?
I hope he didn't
trouble you.
You two had a lot of fun,
didn't you?
I enjoyed a lot too.
I mean, after a very long time
I had a girls night out.
You know what that is?
Gossip, bitching!
- Good.
- I mean...
What's that constellation called
which looks like a question mark?
'Saptarishi' (Ursa Major).
- 'Sattarishi'.
- 'Saptarishi'.
'Saptarishi'. Okay.
I love stargazing.
I mean, you know,
there's a connection.
We're all made of stars
after all.
So, it's natural to be
attracted to them.
You know the stories of
all these stars, don't you?
Not all the stars.
But I do know that every star
has its own story.
What's your story?
Tell me.
- Tell me.
- What do you mean?
You're not married.
Any girlfriends? Tell me.
When I was in college,
I had a lover.
Girlfriend.
- Her name was Swati.
- Swati!
Not bad! Then?
I was in love with her
for four years.
Then she married
someone else.
Why?
I could never tell her.
Then, girlfriend?
This is how it is
in small towns.
When we fall in love
with someone in our head,
we consider them our lovers.
So, you're still a virgin?
I never said that.
So, it's lust.
What are you...
What are you saying?
What's the matter?
Everyone has such secrets.
Listen, you're very shy, okay?
This way you'll never be able
to have a girlfriend.
I don't want a girlfriend.
Listen...
At night, our ancestors
wander around us.
And I don't want them
to know my secrets.
Right?
You're so boring.
Fine! Good night.
PD.
I can't sleep.
Let's talk.
'These days...'
'I can't sleep at night.'
'Walk into my dreams,
and I'll be able to sleep.'
'I've written letters'
'but I don't have your address.'
'Come and whisper it in my ears,
and I'll be able to sleep.'
'I've heard from strangers'
'that your dear ones
are very close to you.'
'Just call out to me from afar,'
'and I'll be able to sleep.'
Slowly, colours fill the sky
Slowly, the clouds pass by
'Parathas!' 'Parathas!' 'Parathas!'
Incredible! It's too good.
Slowly, silences seem
to be humming
Slowly, when you seem to be coming
Slowly, my dreams came true
Slowly, life doesn't seem blue
Slowly, my fate seems anew
Slowly, moments of solitude are few
since I became yours
Since I became yours
Since I became yours
Since I became yours
Beloved, we seem to be
making a connection, slowly
Beloved!
Since I've found you,
I feel relieved
I've found a friend in you,
I truly believe. Beloved
Beloved!
Slowly, a special person
has arrived
Slowly, my aspirations
seem alive
Slowly, my aspirations
seem alive
Slowly, life seems
surprisingly pleasant
Slowly, it's all because of
your presence
Since I became yours
Since I became yours
Since I became yours
Since I became yours
Beloved!
Yes, Mr. Shagun.
I need it with low back.
And fix a string on it too.
Deliver it earlier,
not on the night of Diwali.
Yes, I'll give you
the measurements right away.
Romi!
Measuring tape...
Romi, please bring
a scale, dear.
Romi has gone with uncle
to buy sweets.
- Scale.
- Thank you.
How much is this?
Can you please help me
with the measurements?
Can you please help me
with the measurements?
Just this portion.
Just... Exactly here.
- In centimetres?
- Yes.
2.75.
Okay. 2.75.
And the back?
What's the back's measurement?
- From where?
- From here.
Yes, below...
- Oh, I'm sorry...
- I couldn't hold it.
May I?
- From here?
- Yes.
- Until?
- No, further down.
Yes, exact.
- Over here?
- No, further down.
- Here?
- Yes.
- How much?
- 26.
Shoulder, please.
- Yes.
- Hold it properly or the measurement...
- Yes.
- Hold it properly or the measurement...
- Yes...
- It's 15.
- A little more.
- Over here? 30...
- Here?
- Yes. How much?
- 38.
- 38.
38. No, please. The 'lehenga'
needs to be measured too.
Yes, that's fine.
- Until where?
- This...
Okay, I'll do it.
30...
75.
It's 87.
- Thank you.
- Yes... Thank you...
Without her, I feel restless at night
Yet she doesn't come
Yet she doesn't come
Yet she doesn't come
Surprise...
Mom and Dad!
Greetings! Please come in.
- Greetings.
- Come.
Take this. Give that to him.
- Please come in.
- It's heavy.
Take this too.
And this.
- Give me.
- No, not this...
Please come in.
Hey, look,
we gave her this.
- When we came the last time...
- Yes.
Come, please sit.
Have a seat.
- Keep this.
- Yes, I'll keep it.
- Would you like some tea?
- Yes.
- Without sugar.
- Without sugar.
Okay.
You just blabber
all the time.
Wow! Anna's house
is so beautiful.
She has even hired a cook.
True.
Her house looks so beautiful.
Yes.
Hey, what's your name?
Well... Prajapati Shankar
Dwivedi.
Mister, come here for a minute.
Where's ma'am?
- Keep it.
- She's at office. Tea.
Have tea and calm down.
Well... What is it?
- No... How's the tea?
- It's nice.
The tea is good.
- What's so funny?
- No, actually...
Your pronunciations seem
different. It's nice to hear.
Yes, we're Bengali.
Our vocabulary is different.
Yes, Bengali vocabulary
is different indeed.
I mean, when you speak Hindi,
it's weird.
Shut up.
You're mocking our culture and us.
No, I'm sorry.
Hey, listen. Go bring me
this medicine from the pharmacy.
- Why do you start arguing with everyone?
- You be quiet.
- Why did you have to chit chat with him?
- I didn't.
You were talking to him
about Bengalis.
- What's the problem with Bengali?
- Okay, fine.
- Hello.
- Anna, where are you?
I'm on my way home.
What happened?
Your parents are here.
They wanted to surprise you.
And they think
I'm your servant. What's this?
Don't worry, PD, I'm coming.
- Dwivedi.
- Yes.
Here are Ms. Anna's clothes.
Why should I take them?
You take them.
And it's 'Mr. Dwivedi'.
- I'm a teacher.
- What's wrong with him?
He takes the clothes
every day.
I don't understand.
What do you mean by
trial period?
Runa, give her a chance
to explain.
You've been scolding her
since she has come.
You be quiet.
You be quiet.
All this forward thinking
through the years
- has led to this nonsense, I'm telling you.
- Mom, chill. Chill.
I did what I felt was right
for Romi at that time.
That's it.
You did what you
thought was right for Romi?
What's right about this?
You just brought home a random
guy to be his papa.
What...
You've already given him
the house keys?
Softly, Mom.
I'm...
I'm...
- Here are your medicines.
- Thank you.
The house keys.
Thank you.
Hey, boy. Where do you think
you're going, inside the house?
I...
You guys talk.
I'll go to my room.
Your room?
- Mom... Mom, just...
- What do you mean by your room?
Don't shush me.
No, this is just not acceptable.
You have nothing better to do.
You're roaming around here
as a father.
Have you ever thought about
what the neighbours
will say and think?
Uncle and aunt are fine
with it.
So what? What will
Mr. Keshto think?
Mr. Keshto?
I mean, he's your neighbour.
How does that matter?
- Look at her.
- Exactly. How does it matter?
- You calm down.
- No, I won't.
All this is unacceptable,
I'm telling you...
Just...
- Hey...
- PD!
- Romi...
- Carry me. Carry me.
- Romi...
- Carry me. Carry me.
- Okay, come...
- Carry me...
Carry me. Carry me.
Yes... Romi... First, you have
to meet your grandparents.
He's grown so big...
- Romi!
- Grandpa! Grandma!
Romi, my dear,
come, give me a hug...
- Go...
- Come here, come to me...
Come here, come to me.
Grandpa, Grandma, Gogi and I
have been selected
for the Annual Day.
We'll perform on stage
like rock stars.
We'll perform on stage
like rock stars.
Wow!
Look, the invitation cards.
One for mamma.
One for papa.
PD, it's to my favourite song,
Believer.
It goes like this...
"First things first..."
PD...
- I'll serve...
- I love this song.
- It's my favourite song.
- Food...
- Listen to me, PD.
- Hold on a minute.
I'll go eat on my terrace...
I mean, your terrace...
- Dear, I'll go...
- Come on...
I have to tell...
- Okay, fine...
- I have a secret to tell you.
Yes, let's freshen up
and change first.
- Then we'll talk.
- You'll listen to me then?
I'll listen to everything
you have to say.
He's a nice guy, Mom.
If he's that nice, marry him.
I'm telling you,
he has a different plan.
Just bang your head
on your damn pot!
What's the matter now?
Hey, boy.
Hey, you.
Come here.
Come here.
Sit.
Sit down.
What are you doing here?
I was hungry, so I came
to get a biscuit.
No, I mean, what are you
doing in this house?
Why did you come
to this house?
- What's your plan?
- Plan?
Plan...
Look, I understand everything.
Look, I understand everything.
This huge house has been
transferred to my name
by Anna's grandmother.
And I will give it to Romi.
Runa, why don't you
come to the point?
This is the point.
There are no free lunches here.
What did you think?
Since Anna is alone
you can fool her
and usurp this property?
You're misunderstanding.
I mean...
This plan of trial period
is Anna's plan.
And this arrangement
is her helplessness.
There's nothing between us.
That's it, enough,
I understand everything.
Let him speak.
Go on.
I understand that you're angry.
You're a mother after all.
And a mother always wishes
to teach the right thing.
And a mother always wishes
to teach the right thing.
So? Where are your parents?
Do they know that they have
a grandchild?
My father passed away
long ago.
I had a mother, but...
She passed away...
just recently.
Look, Prajapati...
We don't have a problem
with you.
Whatever Anna did,
whether right or wrong
it's under pressure.
But this is all temporary.
You two, you're not married.
So, when you leave this house
in the future
So, when you leave this house
in the future
what is Romi going to do?
Have you ever thought
about that?
I'll go.
Hey, Prajapati!
Happy Diwali!
Happy Diwali, Uncle!
I've brought you special 'laddus'
made of pure ghee
especially from
the Bengali market.
Uncle, I don't feel like it.
Didn't you get the good news?
Why are you sulking?
I just don't get you.
You've got a job,
it's the festival of Diwali
You've got a job,
it's the festival of Diwali
You no longer have to be a slave here,
Goddess Saraswati is impressed
Goddess Lakshmi has blessed you.
What else do you need?
Uncle, today...
- Today is the last day.
- So?
Oh...
Have you gotten too close
to them?
Hey...
No... Calm down...
No, relax...
No...
So what if it's the last day?
When one month ends
When one month ends
the other begins.
Calendar and nature
have the same rule.
Change.
Change.
Don't you get it? Come.
Prajapati.
Change your direction.
Move on.
Happy Diwali.
Happy Diwali, Uncle.
- Happy Diwali, PD!
- Happy Diwali! Happy Diwali!
- Happy Diwali, Mr. Sharma!
- Happy Diwali!
Meet the new Associate Professor
of Delhi University.
- Congratulations.
- Happy Diwali!
- Happy Diwali!
- Happy Diwali!
Love is like sticky jackfruit
Love is like sticky jackfruit
It glues to the root
Love is a quagmire,
it only hurts
Love is a quagmire,
it only hurts
Love is a quagmire,
it only hurts
Love is a quagmire,
it only hurts
Love is like sticky jackfruit
Love is like sticky jackfruit
It glues to the root
Love is a quagmire,
it only hurts
Love is a quagmire,
it only hurts
Love is a quagmire,
it only hurts
Love is a quagmire,
it only hurts
Love is a quagmire,
it only hurts
Great!
I fell for your pretty face
Smiling at you was a big mistake
I fell for your pretty face
Smiling at you was a big mistake
Your shoes, your phone...
You're cute, baby,
but you're a cyclone
I'm single, no stress
Being in a relationship
is a mess
Stay away from me.
Spare me
Spare me
Spare me
Love is a punishment,
it leaves you sore
If you love
If you love
you will hurt even more
It's like an ant falling on jaggery
It's like an ant falling on jaggery
It can never get out of it again
Love is a quagmire,
it only hurts
Love is a quagmire,
it only hurts
Love is a quagmire,
it only hurts
Love is a quagmire,
it only hurts
It was so much fun.
Mom and dad, whenever they are
there for Diwali, it's too much fun.
Oh, today is an extremely
special situation.
Oh, today is an extremely
special situation.
Associate Professor
Prajapati Shankar Dwivedi.
Not bad.
Love is a choir,
it only hurts
"Quagmire".
What does that mean?
It means, don't fall in love
with just anyone.
Love is similar to an ant getting stuck
in jaggery. It never comes out.
Love is like jaggery.
And what if it still happens?
In this song, the poet is trying
to say that you shouldn't fall in love.
- What should we do then?
- I don't know.
Come on, PD, go to sleep.
You've had enough.
And tomorrow is your
first day. Come...
Anna, what's this?
Between you and me,
this arrangement...
A babysitter?
A freeloader tenant?
A friend.
We're friends, PD.
Friends?
- PD... please.
- Anna.
I feel like the ant,
and you're jaggery.
And sometimes, you're the ant
and I'm the jaggery.
We've been constantly
running towards each other.
We're so complete,
aren't we?
Don't spoil it.
Please.
So you tell me, Anna.
What's this bond?
What are we?
I don't like these
girlfriend and wife
kind of relationships.
Do you like me, Anna?
Good morning...
- Good morning, students.
- Good morning, sir.
So, what are we starting with?
The History of Napoleon Bonaparte.
- Can I tell you a story?
- Yes, sir.
So, in a far off village
there was a little boy.
Mamma, I want to talk to PD.
It's my Annual Day.
Please, Mummy. Just once.
- No, Romi.
- Please, Mummy.
- Romi?
- Please.
I said no, Romi.
Romi!
Romi!
Romi...
What is wrong with you?
You're so stubborn!
What are you doing, Anna?
I don't know, Mom.
I don't know.
Don't cry.
Don't cry. Don't cry, dear.
Don't cry. No...
Be frank with me.
Tell me what happened.
It's all my fault.
Trial period,
temporary papa...
It was a stupid plan.
I'm a fool.
I'm a fool.
Look, dear
everyone isn't perfect.
People make mistakes.
He proposed to me.
He didn't even stay back
to listen to my reply.
Why?
Why should I trust him?
I'm sorry, Romi.
Why can't I talk to PD?
He's got a new job.
He's busy now.
Why are all papas
always busy, Mamma?
Mamma.
You'll always be with me,
won't you?
Always.
Good morning, parents,
and a very warm welcome
to Spring Hill School's
Annual Day function.
And here today,
to win your hearts
with their performance,
we present
the rock stars of the junior school.
Let's give them
a very big hand.
Let's give them
a very big hand.
Romi, come.
Papa is...
...like a superhero
with a claw
Or he's like...
...the brave warriors at war
10 to 1000...
10 to 1000...
...he converts in a snap
He's like that zero in Math
Papa is like a superhero
with a claw
Or he's like the brave warriors at war
He converts 10 to 1000
in a snap
He's like that zero in Math
In our lives, papa is the warrior
Papa is the real saviour
My papa is incredible
My papa... is incredible
- By incredible, you mean?
- Incredible means awesome.
- By incredible, you mean?
- Incredible means awesome.
He's like 'gol gappas' and 'chaat'
He's like the bitter sweetness
in chocolates and tart
Whenever I'm scared
and fearful
he drives my fears away
like a raging bull
He resolves my problems
like a true emperor
Sometimes he's a boring lecturer
My papa is incredible
Mummy is the queen
of the house
Romi is a little mouse
But papa is the roof
He protects the house
He protects the house
He teaches us to fight storms
Mummy is like the ship
and papa is its anchor
Romi is a lost goldfish
Mummy, papa and Romi
The three of us are a team
Our life is a dream
Our life is a dream
Papa is like a superhero
with a claw
Or he's like the brave warriors at war
He converts 10 to 1000
in a snap
He's like that zero in Math
In our lives, papa is the warrior
Papa is the real saviour
My papa is incredible
My papa is incredible
My papa... is incredible
'In the infinite universe'
'in a small area
of a small city'
'you are an insignificant being'
'as minute as a mustard seed.'
'A small man,
with big powers of love.'
He converts 10 to 1000
in a snap
He's like that zero in Math
In our lives, papa is the warrior
Papa is the real saviour
My papa is incredible
My papa... is incredible