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Lord Ganesha!

Please bless me!

May your blessings always be with my family.

Does he care about his life?

You have spoiled him.

He walks in and out of this house whenever he wants.

Have you ever told him anything?

-I'm leaving. -Okay.

What the hell!

He's fine!

He'll be alright.

I know.

I just spoke to the doctor.

The doctor has recommend a three-week rest.

He says he shouldn't even get off the bed.

Three weeks?

Is he really that serious?

Yes, Raju!

He had a heart attack.

What are you mumbling in English?

What about your test?

Weren't you supposed to get the results today?

Mom!

Your son would have been an engineer today...

but I couldn't pass the test!

Again?

Oh, God! This is the fourth time!

I can count, Mom.

Raju...

your dad cannot work for the next three weeks.

You'll now prepare for the fifth attempt.

Why don't you...

take your dad's place...

at his job?

Mom! What are you saying?

I'm very busy.

How can I do this?

Don't be ridiculous!

Do you want something?

Who's Krishna?

Oh! The liftman!

Darling, who is it?

Darling, it's the lift operator.

Yeah, tell me, how is your father doing?

There are no shoes here, brother.

-No, I mean-- -What do you want?

No, sir...

it's just that…

until Dad recovers...

I'll work as the liftboy.

Oh, okay. I get it.

So, are you ready to start working today?

Yes, sir!

So, go meet D'Souza. Okay?

Upstairs.

Son!

Get my uniform ironed.

Perfect!

Hey!

What is this?

Go to the laundry and get it ironed.

Are you a cop?

Are you a doctor?

Are you?

Who cares what a liftman's uniform looks like?

Please make sure he understands...

that it is this very uniform that feeds him!

Who are you?

Princess, put your heels on!

Baby, in showbiz beauty is pain!

Come on, wear it.

What?

Fifth floor.

Who are you?

I haven't seen you before.

It's my first day.

Really?

I'm Lata.

Who does he think he is?

Is he operating a lift or a plane?

I'm just filling in for my dad.

Oh, Raju!

You got a new job?

Uncle...

I am an engineer!

Have you started modeling?

Raju...

how was your first day?

Why are you late?

What do you mean?

It's a liftboy's job, Mom!

I press buttons.

The door opens and it closes!

I press buttons.

Did I study engineering to do this?

Tell me!

And tell me one thing...

why do people need a liftboy anyway?

Can't people press buttons themselves?

Why don't you freshen up?

I'll get you some food.

I have made pudding for you today.

It feels like a prison!

No!

At least there is ventilation in prison!

I'll go mad.

Eat slowly.

Why are you eating so fast?

How's the pudding?

Have some more!

I'm done.

I'm not going there tomorrow.

That's it.

This guy is useless!

Look at what Mrs. D'Souza has sent.

It's your favorite sweet!

It's because you passed your tenth grade. She was very happy.

She has given some money as well.

Here have some.

What do you plan to do now?

I mean...

medicine or engineering?

-Arts, Dad. -Right.

You mean painting?

Like the ones who paint “Please do not spit on the wall.”

Will you do that? You think that will help you feed everyone?

Wow! Brilliant!

How's your father doing?

He's alright.

He'll be up and running soon.

I think I'll go see him today.

Where is the hospital?

In Chembur.

Chembur?

I'll go see him.

Okay.

My wife wants a diamond necklace for her birthday!

How is this a good morning?

I haven't received any action for three months

and now she wants diamonds.

I heard it, Papa.

I will tell Mom.

What will you tell her?

You won't say a word!

If you do, I will ensure you'll get double the punishment I get.

Quiet!

Look at this generation, man!

What will you say? What will you say?

Why did you send Raju to work?

He works every day.

But being a liftboy does not suit an engineering student.

See?

I told you. But why would you listen to me?

He has studied at an English school. He's almost an engineer!

Why do you want him to work as a liftboy?

He hasn't bought me a new saree for the past ten years.

I work as a maid for three houses!

And now he--

Enough.

I know what I'm doing.

I am his father. I'm not his enemy.

I know why I sent him there.

Just be quiet.

Fifth floor.

Which book are you reading?

What?

Get it?

Yes, yes!

You didn't get it, did you?

Fifth floor.

Mom!

Uncle!

Did you have your lunch?

No.

No?

My mom made this.

Your mom?

Would you like to eat this?

I'm not hungry.

Okay.

Who is it, Lata?

It's the liftboy, ma'am.

What?

What do you want?

Are you here to return it?

Then do it!

Hey, listen...

what is the name of that book?

What's the full name?

Yeah...

good.

Go.

Who was it, Lata?

It was the liftboy, ma'am. He was here to return the lunchbox.

What the hell!

New tires.

New paint.

What have I not done for you, Rani?

At times, I've given up my lunch money to change your oil!

I ditched Karuna on Valentine's Day to get you painted!

But you...

You have betrayed me.

Henceforth... no special fuel!

You'll get the regular one!

Oh, Raju!

Why are you late?

Mrs. D'Souza had to buy some vegetables...

and on the way back Rani let me down.

What?

Have you gone mad?

You've never helped me get some vegetables!

I know these high-profile old women very well.

First they seduce young men and then…

Just stay away from her!

Mom!

Am I Brad Pitt?

Get some sleep.

I'm very tried.

Okay?

Who is this Bird Pit?

You do wear the uniform, right?

No.

I carry it in my bag.

Why?

Why should I?

To show everyone...

“Look! Here's the liftboy!"

I've been...

wearing that uniform for 30 years.

You're not an engineer.

Are you?

Are you an engineer?

Where is your degree?

You have been trying to clear...

one subject for the past two years.

Look at Shankar's son...

he completed his MBA in two years and now he owns a house!

And you?

When will you become an engineer?

When will we get out of that chawl?

When will your mother stop working as a maid?

We might, once you're done with your pizzas and burgers.

Stay calm.

It'll affect your blood pressure.

Wait and watch...

I'll get you and Mom a bigger apartment than that of Shankar's son.

Let's see.

I have all the time in the world.

Raju, where were you the entire day?

You didn't even come home for lunch!

I had gone to church with Mrs. D'Souza.

What?

You've started going to church?

Didn't I tell you to stay away from her?

But, Mom! She is older than you!

Yes, Raju…

you're the only one who knows everything, right?

What would a maid know? She doesn't have a brain, does she?

I don't want to hear a word!

Stop spending time with her or come work with me.

Mom!

I'm a liftboy...

not a maid!

And I'm an engineer as well.

See...

an Engineer is here...

a liftboy is here...

and scrubbing vessels is here!

I am here.

Get it?

And stop worrying. Just make your son a cup of tea.

Liftboy, take these bags down.

Listen!

Take this.

Don't thank me.

Just give it to Princess.

And listen...

Now you can thank me.

Let's go, driver.

...sweeping and swabbing in different houses.

Dad!

How are you?

When did they allow you to come home?

This afternoon!

Anyway how are you doing?

I'll start working from the day after tomorrow.

You focus on your exam.

Okay?

Dad...

you should rest.

We'll talk when you're fit. Alright?

And what about your engineering?

I'll study in the lift. You take rest.

Raju is right but tell him to stay away from Mrs. D'Souza.

She has cast a spell on him.

What?

Nothing, Dad. Have your soup.

Mom! Stop this nonsense!

Okay. That's enough.

What was she talking about?

Nothing, Dad.

Have your soup.

God knows what's going on.

-Listen... -Yeah?

I'm going to sleep.

Okay.

God!

Oh, God!

Dad?

Yes, turn it off.

Good night, Dad.

Wake up.

What is it?

Sit.

Do you like this job?

It's great.

There is no tension as such.

I...

did this job for years...

so that you wouldn't have to do it.

Nowadays, you listen to me.

You take care of your mother.

You have started taking responsibilities.

It's good.

But you're an engineer...

not a liftboy.

Be an engineer...

not a liftboy.

But Dad...

why did you do this job for so many years?

Why didn't you do something else?

Because, son...

I am indebted to Mrs. D'Souza.

She has paid for your education all along.

Do you think I could afford to send you

to an English school and a college?

You know how expensive your college is, right?

I couldn't afford it even if I sold this house.

When you were four...

I was thinking of enrolling you in a municipal school.

That's when Mrs. D'Souza said...

“Krishna... enroll him in a catholic school.

Don't worry about his fees. I'll pay it.

Don't compromise with his education.

She got you enrolled in that school.

Every year...

right from your school until your college...

I showed her a picture of you and your report card.

So that she doesn't feel that her money is being wasted.

Does Mom know about it?

No.

Are you crazy?

Do you think your mother will accept this charity?

You know her, right?

Why didn't you tell me?

I didn't think it was necessary.

But...

now you've learnt to be responsible.

You've matured. So, I thought you should know.

But...

don't think about this.

You...

just focus on your studies.

Good night.

Hey, kid!

Don't you go to school?

Will you pay for it?

Idiot.

Enjoy the tea.

It's nice and strong.

It will open your eyes and your mind.

How much?

12 rupees.

Keep the change.

Thank you, sir.

Okay, alright, bye!

That is crazy. You've fooled me quite a few times all these years.

Shivani, she ran away with a white guy. Okay?

Really?

Dad…

you haven't slept yet?

At 02:30 a.m., my son...

stumbles into the house drunk...

and asks me why I haven't slept yet?

I will, if you let me sleep peacefully!

Yesterday we had a discussion about your career and today you...

come home like this!

Aren't you ashamed?

If you wanted to press lift buttons all your life...

why did you waste Mrs. D'Souza's money?

Why did you give us the false hope of you becoming an engineer?

Who were you with?

Learn something from him!

He's an engineer, he earns well, he's happy, his parents are happy!

And you?

Dad, he is not happy.

There is no job satisfaction!

What is that?

Ask someone who doesn't have a job.

Ask one who is dying of hunger.

Job doesn't give you satisfaction...

job gives you food for your belly, clothes for your body, earns you respect

and gives your parents a break from their hectic lives.

It was my fault.

I shouldn't have sent you there.

I'll join my duty tomorrow.

But, Dad--

Enough! That's enough!

You will stay at home, study…

and become an engineer.

Just become an engineer.

I don't wish to hear anything else!

I mean...

Drunk!

I made him sit, I talked to him...

Sorry.

Son...

But you've no responsibility!

Okay. I understand.

That is when I said, "Enough!"

Clear your test!

I've asked him to take the test until he doesn't clear it!

But pass the test!

Some...

He is an engineer, right? So, it's engineering drawing.

But Ma'am...

Yes, ma'am?

Okay.

Dad?

You didn't go to work?

Why should I go?

The doctor has asked me to rest and drink soup.

Lakshmi, where is my soup?

What?

No, ma'am.

Why did you tell her?

Why did you tell her?

Do you like telling everybody that your son has failed?

Have you told Mom?

Mom!

Mom!

Mom!

What do you want? Let me sleep!

Don't drag me into this father-son conflict.

What?

But you told me...

about these high-profile old women, young lads, seducing and stuff!

And Dad is sending me to her place.

What happened, Mom?

Don't you care about your son?

Let me sleep!

Dad...

she has asked me to have dinner there.

You know I don't like eating out!

You can have your dinner after you come home.

Yes, Dad...

I'll do that.

I'll go there, come back, eat and go again. What about studies?

Should I waste time or should I study?

Do you want me to fail?

I've seen you study.

Let's try something new this time.

Come on, Dad!

You don't understand anything!

What do I not understand?

Have you even touched your book these days?

Have you studied for a minute?

You try to understand, son. Ma'am is trying to help you out.

She is feeding you.

You know how much she has done for you.

Do you have your drawing apparatus with you?

Yes, Dad.

Hey, Raju!

You will definitely pass the test this time!

Shoes!

Yes, Dad!

How are you?

Fine.

Fifth floor.

I wish all the customers were like Mrs. Kapoor.

I would've celebrated Eid every day.

Lakshmi, is my uniform ready?

Yes, Dad.

Hey, Krishna! where's father-son duo headed?

To work!

I'm headed to work, he's going to study!

-Nice! -Let's go!

What is this?

Is he studying or sleeping?

Oh, okay.

For the first time in his life, he's studying this hard.

Otherwise, he is... lazy.

You, ma'am…

Sixty thousand.

How am I gonna get it?

You've seen how hard he has been studying this time.

What if he still doesn't pass the test?

Lakshmi, I understand that this is his fifth attempt...

but what is the guarantee that he will pass.

I mean...

does the professor guarantee that he'll pass the test?

He's Shawn's reliable contact.

He says that he has helped many students pass the test.

Okay...

your mother has some jewelry...

we can sell it and get some money.

Ask her.

Yes, I'm ready.

Raju, tell me one thing…

what have you done differently this time?

Lord, please!

Four times is a lot!

Please help me this time.

I don't want to create a record.

Please help me pass this test.

Hello, Dad...

the exam went really well.

This time I'll definitely pass!

Nice!

Listen, I am going to meet Ma'am.

Come home...

we'll go see her together.

Okay.

Come here. Sit.

Is it urgent?

I'll meet Mrs. D'Souza and come back.

She passed away this morning...

in her sleep.

But...

she had promised that after the exam--

How is this possible?

The body is in the hospital.

We must perform her last rites.

We are all she had.

But I don't know...

the Christian rituals.

Take care.

Good day, Mom!

Come on, Dad!

Good day, Dad!

What's the moral?

Please get your English textbooks tomorrow. Okay?

You may leave.

Let's go.

After me, it's your turn.

You do it and everybody else will follow you, okay?