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Hey, Savio! It's Rishabh.

Can we have one more sliced avocado and some red wine

-for table number seven please? -You like India?

You like Hindi?

-I do. -Wow!

I'm pleasing to… mix with you.

Your name?

Sada!

-Sada? -It means "Always".

-Always! Okay. -Yes. Right.

Sada, okay.

I know… some Hindi as well.

-Taj Mahal… -Taj Mahal, yes.

-Banaras? -Banaras! Banaras!

I have been from--

No, no, I have been to Banaras.

Wow!

Taj Mahal! Banaras!

Kanpur, Lucknow, Allahabad, Sangam!

They're all mine.

In fact, the Taj Mahal is my house!

I'm from UP.

Okay.

You pee.

-Is this drink from the state of UP? -Yes, please.

-No! How do I explain myself? -It's just-- It's a--

No!

-You… -Yeah?

pee. Drink.

UP, I also "You pee"?

Yes, drink it all.

Good evening, everyone.

I welcome you all to my Bailamos!

The ballroom dancing café!

Why is Pablo standing at the city square with a microphone?

What the hell is he doing?

Do you remember we got a 50-pound tip in the morning?

Yes, what about it?

Bailamos will be hosting the dance championship qualifiers.

-That'll ruin my weekend! -Yeah, Savio! Yeah, on my way.

I wanted to get my laundry done!

Our very important guest tonight…

the honorable commissioner of The Great Bradford Dance Championship,

Lady Harriet Cottenham!

Thank you.

Ladies and gentlemen,

academy instructors,

and our dancers,

my council has unanimously chosen

this venue to host the qualifiers

of the Great Bradford Ballroom and Latin Championship

yet again this year.

And our motto…

"May the best dancers win"

shall again be the criteria for our judgment.

-William! William! -William! William!

Okay, here we go!

The reigning two-time champion…

William!

-William! William! -William! William!

William's a really talented man!

He has been blessed with a rubber-like body.

You're right. I'm sure he will win this time as well.

He'll be scoring a hat trick.

Thank you.

Darling, your designated seat must be over there.

There's a protocol, don't mind.

But we have some royal guests coming in here.

-Mother! -Son!

She is such an understanding and sweet girl.

I know what I'm doing.

It's fine.

-I don't wanna upset protocol. -Isha, you will sit here with me.

-No, Willy, I don't mind. -Isha--

Honestly, you'll sit with me.

Well, I'm excited.

You have a straight hat trick chance this year, William.

And that has never happened in our long-drawn history of the championship.

Don't say that, Timothy.

I reckon Isha is just a novice dancer.

And William's got it all wrong this year.

Exactly my point too.

You've won twice with the previous one.

Jessica!

Then why change your partner now?

That's exactly my strategy.

When my fellow competitors see me dancing with a new partner,

they're gonna be really confused--

Your new partner will need a lot more rehearsal even to catch up to your level.

Have you given that a thought?

Mother, I'd rather dance with somebody who's hungry to win,

than with Jessica,

who's bored and tired of winning every year.

It will not be easy.

But I'm sure Isha will manage.

She's a very strong girl.

Here's your British Pav bhaji.

Thank you.

-May I ask you something? -Yes?

That guy, the champion, William,

is his new partner, Isha, your sister?

-Yes. -Really?

We'll finally see an Indian win this British championship!

Can I get you anything?

No, we're fine. Thank you.

-I'll be around if you need me. -Thank you.

I'm here to entertain you all night!

He's really funny!

-Hello, sir. -Hello.

Everyone here at Bailamos thinks you're going to win this year as well.

-Thank you so much. Rishabh? -Sir.

Yes, sir.

I also saw you dancing, and I thought you're very good.

-Thank you. -Cheers.

-Ma'am, for you-- -Oh, no, no, I don't drink. Thanks.

I had seen you perform last year.

And the way you've stormed into the top ten from being in the 22nd position,

I just want to say that you're an amazing dancer.

-Enjoy. -Thanks.

-See you, guys! -Bye. See you!

That was impressive, Guru!

Your Banarasi punch knocked William's mother out!

You taught her a great lesson.

You wiped the grin off her face.

Hey, I have a question for you.

Isha smiled when she looked at you, right?

I saw it! Don't lie!

Yeah, I guess.

-But that was normal. -No!

It was abnormal!

Do you know what a smile meant at my university?

What?

I appreciate you and I love you!

Go away, man!

I only speak the truth!

Thanks for saving me.

I appreciate you standing by me when everyone thought a new partner was

a bad idea.

Listen…

dancing is to win in the mind first.

Later comes the dance floor.

And in you, I can see you're already imagining yourself winning it,

which makes my choice simple.

I won't let you down.

I know you won't, sweetheart.

Isha is happy with William anyway.

So, what does it matter if I like her?

I like her.

-That's all. -Really? That's all?

One of my friends at BHU was from the town of Ishwariganj, in Bithoor.

Bithoor?

Yeah, it's just 23 kilometers away from Kanpur.

UP-78.

He had a flashy red motorcycle.

He was going through the same problem.

I like her… but that's all.

I sat him down and told him, "Son…

why are you giving up before you try?

Just post a status update on Facebook!

A beautiful girl smiled at me.

What am I supposed to do? Please advise."

He did it.

He was flooded with ideas and pieces of advice.

But do you know which was the best piece of advice?

-Wait! -Yeah, Sada! That's alright.

My life's fine. Please let me be.

Guru! Listen…

Have you ever sat on the bank of the holy Ganges to count its waves?

No.

You might stop counting, but the waves will never stop.

He alone attains salvation, who denounces the bank of Ganges

and takes the holy plunge.

So, stop counting these waves of "That's all."

-Come on! -Take the plunge!

Or you'll miss the boat and it'll never come back!

William, why are we here?

These are the most precious, handcrafted collection.

Each necklace, the only piece in the world.

These are perfect.

It's exactly what I had in mind for her birthday.

Rishabh, William is gonna propose to Isha soon.

My gut says that he'll do it today.

Isha.

Go ahead, choose one.

-This one's nice. -Yes, ma'am.

These are the most precious Antwerp gems I've ever got into my shop.

Thank you.

You're going to miss the boat!

You'll be sitting alone on the riverbank!

William, what are you doing?

Wasn't this for your mother's birthday?

No, not really.

She needs something much more treasurable.

And that really depends on you, Isha.

Am I about to give that to her?

Yes?

You mean the championship trophy, right?

Your mom will get it.

But I can't accept this. It's just way too much.

No, it's really just a small gift to show how much you mean to me.

No, Sada, that's not gonna happen.

I always speak the truth!

That's different. This is not gonna happen.

Mr. Romeo's really confident!

I can see the sparkle of love in your eyes!

I can't.

Look, my focus will always be on the championship…

whether or not your mom likes me, doesn't matter.

I'm sorry.

Are you really sure that nothing's gonna happen?

Here's the cash for the flash mob we had organized.

Cash?

Guru, answer me.

How are we gonna redeem your love story?

We need to have a plan.

I'll tell you my plan tomorrow.

-Can we sleep? -What? Why?

-Come on! -Hey! Go away.

I can see the "I'm in love" smile today, Guru!

Will you be able to sleep?

I will.

Come on!

I thought we were having an interesting parley.

It would've been refreshing.

But you wish to sleep.

But hear me out, Guru!

You snooze, you lose!

Good night.

Thank you.

Wait a minute, ma'am.

-Your flowers. -No, thank you.

They've been paid for.

But I didn't--

Not you, he paid for these.

Excuse me, I think you forgot these.

No, ma'am, those are for you.

Sorry, but…

I don't even know you.

That's all right, ma'am.

-You don't need to know me. -What?

It was just a kind gesture.

-I think you really liked these. -Really?

-And? -But perhaps you ran out of cash.

-Really? -I just thought it will make you happy.

Are you trying to hit on me or something?

-I swear, I didn't mean to hit on you. -What?

You were the one who stopped me.

-Really? -I was leaving.

Hey, wait!

Why the hell did you do it?

Why don't you mind your own business?

Ma'am, there's no space for kindness in my business.

And Besides, my spiritual masters say…

"Be kind, but don't expect to be thanked.

Being generous shouldn't be a business."

I'll take your leave, ma'am. Goodbye.

Emily?

No, Isha, the bank will not stop the foreclosure.

It will seal the academy on Friday.

Wait! One minute! The bank's gonna seal the academy on Friday.

-I have been calling! What is the-- -If you get inside,

I will explain myself.

-What are we gonna do? -Isha!

You should be at the dance academy before the students get there.

Please, if you leave-- Let me handle this.

-Come on! -Okay.

Your dance academy is in serious trouble!

-I will explain. -I really cannot find a way…

Bye.

Isha, don't stop!

Keep dancing, baby.

Yes, Mom, I'm trying.

What's wrong?

Nothing.

I… could ask William to help us--

Don't! Please!

I've requested the bank for a month's extension. This is our last chance.

Emily's gonna try to get us an extension.

Okay.

Come on, my new champ!

You have to win everyone over with your dance, right?

Yeah.

Come here.

Don't worry about this.

Focus on your dream.

-You better get going. -Okay.

Sweetheart!

Why do you look so hassled today?

Mrs. Cottenham, you know I teach the beginner's class every morning

and today there was--

Oh, those classes at your sister's academy!

My darling!

You shouldn't be working so hard

that you can't give time to what's going to be imperative

and what's going to be a futile effort in your life.

I'm really sorry, Mrs. Cottenham.

-Actually, today the bank's lawyer-- -No, please don't apologize, sweetheart.

That's absolutely fine.

But do remember that with only two months to go to registration,

you are still pretty much removable.

I can kick you out of the competition.

You'll no longer be William's dance partner.

Was that correct Hindi, Navin Singh?

Impeccable, your ladyship.

Good.

Come on!

You're so funny!

No, don't go.

Say one more line in Hindi for me.

-Please! -What the hell is wrong with this idiot?

Sir!

"Edible cannabis seeks milk and cream

and weed needs some ghee.

But alcohol could get you thrashed, so be responsible while you drink."

-You pee! You pee! -You pee!

-Meaning? -It means…

-just remember to be careful when you pee! -You pee!

Oh, yes.

Idiot!

Your friend is really funny.

Indeed.

-Thank you. -Are you from India?

No, Berkshire.

Berkshire.

-Yes, Hayat Sikandar. -Hi, Rishabh.

Actually, Mom and Dad are from Pakistan,

-from the city of Peshawar. -Okay.

But my grandma is from Aligarh.

-Aligarh? -Yes, from the Indian state of UP.

-These are my friends. -Hello.

They're all British.

-Shawn McKennedy. How's it going? -Hi.

He can't speak Hindi or Urdu, but he loves Hindi songs.

-Really? -He's a really good singer as well.

-Where's your other friend? -Who?

The girl who's a champion dancer?

-You mean Isha? -Yes.

Yeah, she's here but

-I think she's outside -Okay.

-answering a phone call or something. -Okay.

I could give her your message.

No, not really--

-Anyway… -Okay.

-enjoy, guys. -Thank you.

Cheers, bye!

Okay, I'm gonna be back.

Okay.

Hey, Hayat, what's up?

Bailamos?

Right now?

No, I can't.

For heaven's sake, you're on your way home, right?

So, just get down at Covent Garden.

There's a problem, Hayat.

Try to understand. I'm not in the mood today.

Okay, I know you and your mood swings really well.

-Babe, I can't! -Just do as I say

and I'll take care of your mood!

-This morning-- -I don't care!

Just come here. I'm waiting.

-Yeah, let's go to the bar. -Okay, sure.

-Yeah, I'm going to stay here. -Wanna come?

-I'll see you in a minute. -Come quickly!

-Hey, Isha! How are you? -Hi.

-All good. -Have fun!

Yeah.

Made it!

I'm so glad you're here!

Why do you look so down, buddy?

William's mom!

Here.

Just one.

Enough excuses for effrontery

These mistakes won't happen again

Enough excuses for effrontery

These mistakes won't happen again

Hesitation is a waste of time

Stop before the night fades away

Intoxicate me with your dreamy eyes

I'm losing all control

My heart's getting swayed

My heart's getting swayed

My heart's getting swayed

Let's have a heart-to-heart

Before you leave

We won't get this time back

Please don't refuse!

There's a message in the air

My nights are sleepless

I won't go home all night

Listen to me once

Let's not care about the world

Let's get lost

I'm losing all control

My heart's getting swayed

My heart's getting swayed

My heart's getting swayed

Rishabh!

Rishabh!

Rishabh!

She's fine.

She's alright.

A show-off on the dance floor?

Or an act of overconfidence in your dancing abilities?

I'm still not sure that it wasn't the alcohol overdose to cause it all.

Ma'am, she didn't drink last night.

-I know that. -And who are you?

Her liquor dispute attorney?

Ah, yes!

Pablo's waiter.

Well, there were numerous eyewitness accounts

of her nonchalantly gulping down several of those tequila shots.

Mother, will you just leave it?

What's happened has happened.

-Please. -Thank you.

It wasn't her fault. It was an accident.

All she needs now is sympathy.

-Thank you, William. -I don't have that sort of sympathy left

for an act of utter irresponsibility

-and unprofessionalism. -Isha! This is an--

William, I'll be down in the lobby.

She's right, I shouldn't have gone.

No, Isha, you'll be fine.

I'm sure it's just a matter of a few days.

Thank you, William.

I think we shouldn't keep your mother waiting in the lobby for too long, yeah?

Take care, Isha.

Thanks, Willy.

-That's not fair. -I understand!

Guys, please listen to me.

I'll have the money wired to everyone who wants a refund by evening.

-Evening? It's not fair. -Come on! Let's just--

Please try and understand. It's very bad. Isha's knee is--

-Guys! -Let's go, guys.

Meher!

-Rishabh! -Hi.

What are you doing here?

Isha had dropped her chain.

Thank you.

Those students…

What's wrong? Is there a problem?

Problem?

We teach Latin and ballroom dancing.

Nobody wants to learn ballroom dancing from Asians,

especially the European students.

We had some Indian students from the neighborhood.

Isha used to teach them.

They're demanding a refund because I'm forced to postpone their classes.

Don't worry about it.

-You're here to meet Isha, right? -Yeah.

Isha!

-Hi. -Rishabh!

What are you doing here?

You dropped your chain at the hospital.

I came to return it.

-I thought I'd-- -Oh, my God!

Thank you.

Have a seat!

Yeah.

How's the leg?

Better.

I think…

I will be ready for the Bradford Championship

in a couple of weeks.

A couple of weeks?

But the doctor has asked you to rest for a minimum of six to eight months.

No way!

I have to win the championship this year!

I have to do it for my mom's dance academy.

Rishabh.

Isn't Meher a dance instructor at the Bradford Dance Council?

Why can't she handle the academy in the morning?

They've taken out a big loan for the academy.

And that's why she is busy with another job in the morning.

Why don't you go and teach in the morning?

But Sada, you know it!

-What? -I'm a street dancer.

And ballroom dancing is like our Indian classical dancing.

Really?

It requires many years of practice.

Really?

Ballroom dancing!

-That's A-B-C-D. -A-B-C-D?

Any-Body-Can't-Dance!

You're an idiot.

But you're funny!

Guru, may I ask you something?

Have you ever thought about the famous labyrinth at Lucknow?

No.

Don't do it.

If you keep thinking too much,

you'll be lost in the labyrinth of life forever!

You should always follow your heart.

So, go and ring the bell of her door.

Yes?

You? What are you doing here?

Sanskriti Henderson, is that you?

So you're following me? Wait!

-I know how to deal with people like you. -Ma'am!

-I'll call the cops right away. -Ma'am, listen-- Here's my card.

Ma'am, I'm Navdeep Singh, senior attorney!

I've come from the office of Emily Hayes, your lawyer.

I'm here to give you the bank's notice.

Your dance academy

-will be sealed in two hours. -What?

-What? -Yes, ma'am.

You should have a look.

I'm forced to kick people out of their homes every week.

I hate my job sometimes.

But I'm not supposed to show any kind of kindness.

I'm sorry.

How can we just shut down a dance academy?

It has been there since 1987.

I mean, it has been there for the past 34 years.

-And you're saying-- -Look, I understand.

All I can do right now is give you two hours.

Please get all your personal effects out of the academy.

And as I said before,

by 11 o'clock you'll have to vacate the academy as per the bank's orders.

Mr. Singh, can you please do something?

I mean, we need a month--

I'm afraid not, ma'am.

But you had a word with Emily, right?

She was supposed to try.

You had said you'd manage this.

I mean, what are we going to do now?

I'll figure something out, okay?

We can be emotional in legal situations. Please, try and understand.

What will we do if we lose Mom's academy?

Why don't you mind your own business?

-But you'd said that you'd-- -We won't lose the academy.

I promise.

We can do one thing, ma'am.

I'm taking a risk when I say this.

I may lose my job for this.

But, Ms. Henderson…

you'll have to prove your academy's business prospects in the next two weeks.

If the bank feels that your academy is making a profit,

or is capable of making profits,

I might be able to help you.

So, I can't really promise, ma'am, but…

I can try one last time.

I'll take your leave.

-Thank you. -Thank you.

Hey, Meher, good morning.

Please tell your students that their classes won't be canceled.

I'll teach them in Isha's absence.

I mean, it's a beginner's class, right?

I'm not doing you a favor.

You could teach me advanced Latin dancing in exchange.

I mean, of course, if you have room for an extra student.

Sir Anton is a ballroom legend.

If you follow him, we're set.

There's no one like you in both the worlds

I can't believe my good fortune!

There are a million faces in the world

But no one is as pretty as you!

All day and all night

I sing your praises

There's grace, there's love

And there's decency in my beloved

Your expressive eyes

Have a lot to say

In the very first season of love

They drove me crazy

I want to be with you

And be inseparable

I found both the earth and the skies

In my beloved

There's grace, there's love

And there's decency in my beloved

Here you go.

Thanks.

What's wrong?

William isn't answering the phone.

I mean, he hasn't checked my messages for the past five days.

He must've stopped his rehearsals without me.

He must be so worried.

Yeah.

-Your tablets-- -I mean, I've been trying to tell him

that I'll join the rehearsals in a week.

I think we should see your doctor first.

Watch your leg…

Listen…

William had replaced his champion partner Jessica with me.

And his mom, Lady Harriot…

she just needs an excuse to kick me out of the competition.

I have to meet him.

I'll come with you.

Shall we?

I'm so excited.

I can't wait to see him.

Jessica!

Isha!

What are you doing here?

Hi, Isha.

-How's your knee? I'm so sorry -Dimitri, Just hang on for a moment.

that you won't be able to do the championship this year.

Yeah, Isha, that's why I'm dancing back with Jessica.

Really? You could've waited.

I'm almost better. I just needed another week

-and then I can be back in rehearsal. -A week?

You can't be serious, Isha.

Look at you!

It's going to take you at least a year to get better.

And I haven't got time for that.

I want to be here practicing every single day.

Listen, you've been great and everything

but I've made a decision.

I'm sticking to it.

An injured dancer is already a loser in the mind.

Hello!

Don't take it so personally.

It's about winning or losing.

And I always choose to win.

Anyway, I've got a competition to prepare for.

So, you should probably leave.

What? You didn't get me?

You're definitely going to lose the competition, William.

Give it your best shot.

Uncle Navin, please translate it for me.

He'll get it.

What does William think?

Does he think I can't win this competition without him?

There's no dearth of ballroom dancers in the city but…

I don't know what I'm going to do.

No, Brenda, she's great.

Yeah, you guys will be really good together.

Sure.

-Stop this, Isha. -Bye.

I'm sure all the dancers know that you can't dance.

They're all gonna refuse.

Stop being stubborn.

You know that you won't be able to dance for the next seven to eight months.

Savio! Phone call?

Yeah.

Doctor.

Yes.

Rishabh, yes.

Doctor, reports?

Are you sure?

Eight to nine months?

Yes, doctor.

Doctor, is it not possible?

How long?

Six to eight months?

Okay.

Yes, doc.

Yes, you're right.

Okay, thank you, doctor.

Yes, thank you.

Yeah, Sada?

The doctor you had sent me to was busy.

-Excuse me. -Sorry.

But she turned out to be an acquaintance!

What are you saying?

She used to be Ms. Dubey in Shuklaganj.

She's now Dr. Tiwari here in London.

She's an alumnus of my university.

I had given her a rose on Rose day!

But I was late to the party and she was already engaged.

I missed the boat.

Excuse me!

Can you please repeat the name of the treatment you had mentioned?

-Platelet-rich plasma. -One plate rajma?

PRP!

Yeah, PRP.

PRP, that's the acronym.

When our cricketers get injured,

she's the one who heals them with her emergency treatments.

She's a physiotherapist.

You should get Isha to her as soon as possible.

I'll handle the paperwork.

Isha, your MRI shows a ligament tear of the meniscus.

Can you straighten it for a minute?

Does it hurt?

Yeah, a bit.

Actually, the previous doctor said that

I can't exercise, I shouldn't dance for six months.

He meant I need to rest.

Isha, this rest is very important.

Your ligaments will heal in this duration.

But there are chances of aggravating your injury as well.

So, your PRP treatment will speed up this healing process.

Thanks.

Come, Rishabh. Usually, the insurance doesn't cover these treatments.

That's the reason clinics and doctors don't recommend it.

We do it for some special cases,

but it's an expensive treatment.

Doctor, whatever that cost is, please don't worry about it.

We must ensure she recovers before her championship.

I'll try my best.

-Can we start tomorrow? -Okay.

It's not possible, Isha. I need to leave.

-Emily has already called me twice. -Okay, guys, see you!

But why can't he be my partner?

You should've seen the way he did that waltz step!

-I know he can do it. -He can't, Isha.

Bradford is strictly only for professionals.

But I'm certified.

So, I can have a non-certified partner.

-Let it go, Isha. -Bye.

We can participate next year.

-Okay, I got to go now. -Bye, Rishabh.

See you.

Isha, I would've loved to help you but

I can't be a part of this competition.

And Meher is right.

You should look for a professional dance partner…

and participate next year.

Rishabh!

You don't usually give up so easily.

What do you mean?

We had almost given up after we met William.

All the doctors turned you down…

but you didn't give up.

You went ahead.

You found this PRP treatment.

What's wrong with you this time?

You're giving up so easily?

Meher just said that there are rules.

So, I can't…

So, maybe you can't compete.

But you won't even try?

I think there's more to it.

Tell me, Rishabh.

Nothing.

Nothing at all.

-Tell me. -Tell you what?

There's nothing.

I can't take part in this competition, that's all.

Look, I can't be anybody's dance partner.

Why, Rishabh?

Why are you getting so upset?

-Please, tell me-- -What do you wanna hear?

Rishabh! I want to know!

Please!

I've lost someone on the dance floor.

And I can't lose anyone again.

Do you get that?

I've never seen Rishabh this glum and lonely.

He was always the life of the party.

This is an old story.

We used to live in the town of Gomati Nagar, Lucknow.

Meesha had come to Lucknow with a dance troupe from London.

She loved Rishabh's dancing skills.

She brought him to London.

And they performed at several dance shows together.

Rishabh fell deeply in love for the first time.

Meesha was really sweet as well.

They were living a really happy life.

But one day…

Meesha insisted on performing a really difficult dance lift

for a stage performance.

Rishabh tried to refuse but she didn't pay heed to his advice.

And there was an accident during the rehearsals.

Was it Rishabh's fault?

It was nobody's fault.

It was just an accident.

But Rishabh has been blaming himself for the accident.

Uncle Gopi told me the whole story when he had called me.

He said that Rishabh had been admitted into a hospital.

He had been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder.

Happiness tends to fade away quickly.

And sorrows tend to stick with us for years.

That's what this disorder means.

My diagnosis says that he is stuck in the past.

But that is all in the past!

How long will Rishabh continue to--

He has been trying to hide those cracks from his past.

He's become really lonely.

So, can I help him out?

Yes. Of course!

You're on the right track.

I have always said it!

I have always said it.

I really feel that…

you will have to do something about this.

Rishabh!

Isha!

You're here?

Yeah.

You didn't show up for the past two days.

So…

-Is this where you live? -Yes.

Nice balcony.

Thanks. How's your knee?

It hurts a bit.

-You want to sit? -No, it's okay.

Listen, after this accident,

I've decided that…

I will quit dancing

Quit dancing?

Every time I step on to the dance floor--

I've lost my confidence.

But, Isha, that was just an accident!

It wasn't your fault.

But it was my fault!

This is happening because of me!

It was all my fault!

I'm going to regret this for the rest of my life.

Anyway…

I have to go but I just wanted to tell you this.

Bye.

Yes!

Help us, Lord!

Isha.

Rishabh!

I can be your partner.

But I need a trainer who can train me and get me certified.

This won't be easy, Rishabh!

You have to train continuously for 32 days!

It's not going to be easy.

The body is going to break down.

Muscle fatigue, ligament tears, spinal injuries!

It's a huge risk!

The body needs to rest, Rishabh.

There are many dance styles and many dance steps!

How will you memorize them all?

And even if you do,

your mind and body will give up after a couple of weeks!

And you will be competing against professional dancers.

You have a day to decide.

Please think about it, Rishabh.

You're surrounded by darkness

And morn lies miles away

How will you cross this dark path?

Within you lies fear!

Bear in mind, traveler!

You have to fight yourself

Nobody stands with you

You have to keep walking yourself

Bear in mind, traveler!

You have to fight yourself

Nobody stands with you

You have to keep walking yourself

You've resolved to cross the fire

Your dreams are the way to your goal

Let the mud be soaked

Let the mud be soaked With drops of your sweat

Go for it and aim for the skies

Go for it and aim for the skies

Go for it and aim for the skies

Go for it and aim for the skies

You've resolved to win the skies

The moon is where you belong That's your goal, traveler!

Ride the winds

Ride the winds That's how life should be

Go for it and aim for the skies

Go for it and aim for the skies

Go for it and aim for the skies

Go for it and aim for the skies

An amateur dancing waiter achieving such an extraordinary feat in just… 32 days?

It's a fraudulent story!

As commissioner of this dance council,

I hold discretionary powers

to cancel from our statutory list

of authorizing dance institutions,

the name of Sunbeam Academy.

That's absolutely ridiculous, Harriet. You can't just do that.

Your application stands void.

You may leave.

Listen, you want to cancel my membership for this dance council,

that's absolutely fine.

But you can't ignore these certificates. They're legal.

My dance academy was authorized at the time of this training.

Alright, I won't refute the legality.

But how does one ascertain that these certificates were genuinely issued

-in a matter of 32 days? -Hey!

Come in here!

One minute…

Ms. Henderson, this is a believable fraud.

Excuse me, ma'am!

And the gentlemen as well.

Hey, quick!

Come.

Richard.

He's my friend.

Richard will give you all the details.

Please give these holy offerings to these poor people.

-What's all that? -That?

I'll teach this old fool a lesson!

Come here, boy.

Sir, you'll be craving for these holy offerings after I whack you!

I didn't study law at my university.

But I'm from the state of UP, and that should be enough!

This is the training footage of those 32 days with the date as well as the time.

Please have a look at it.

Let me explain it to them, Timothy.

We make the rules here.

And we decide who participates and who doesn't.

You guys will not be a part of this competition.

You may all leave now.

Thank you, Navin Singh. Take this!

Check the history of the championship, Sally.

There have been no Indians in it ever.

No Asians ever.

Legitimate or not, Rishabh and Isha

definitely deserved to be out.

What was that, Mother?

Are you suggesting Isha and Rishabh deserve to be in it?

And your dance council here just deliberately kicked them out?

Leave the grubby politics of the council to me.

Let that be my liability.

Yours is purely to create history in this championship.

But, Mother, you've completely forgotten the motto.

"May the best dancers win!"

I don't want to be the excuse for their loss.

I want to be the reason

for their defeat.

Very good.

Jaggi, keep the hands up.

Three…

five, six, seven! Remember to shape on the seven.

Very good, guys. I'm gonna go again.

One, two, three, hands high.

Sonia, keep the hands straight, please.

Good job, guys.

I've convinced the dance council to get you

Meher!

Meher, come here.

-What? -Look at this!

Bradford Dance Council has agreed to let us participate!

Kindly re-submit your application

at the reception tomorrow at 11:00 a.m. without fail.

-We did it! -Oh, my God!

I'm so happy!

-I'm going to show this to Rishabh. -We did it!

Yeah, okay. Bye.

Hail Lord Shiva!

Praise Lord Bholenath! Praise Lord Vishwanath!

Please bless us! Hail Lord Mahadev.

Sada, should we cancel today's show?

Okay, cancel.

Cancel everything!

I'll take my clothes off!

You should do the same!

Where's my suitcase?

-Let's pack up and go back to Lucknow. -What are you doing?

Let's go back to Gomati Nagar and to Uncle Gopi!

And we'll just be waiters!

-Listen to-- -Why should I?

We don't have the money to pay the rent.

We have to vacate this house anyway.

Look…

you have already quit your job at Bailamos.

We've got an advance for one show

and we have spent it all on Isha's PRP treatment.

-Yes, but-- -Forget it.

Stop irritating me!

-Listen to me-- -The client has already reached London!

We have a show in the evening! Here's the invite.

Groom from Delhi weds a Bride from London.

How are you going to handle it?

Rishabh! Rishabh!

Harriet was forced to change the council's decision.

-No! No way! -You were right!

-We're back in the competition. -They're back at it!

-Really? -Yes.

-Did you hear that? -No, I didn't.

I have a suggestion.

Let's wait for the client to kill me!

And then you can celebrate!

Your eyes are sharp as swords

They pierce my heart secretly

Come meet me, girl! It's Saturday!

Please don't refuse!

Boys from Delhi Are falling prey to your beauty

Boys have been slayed

Boys have been slayed

Boys have been slayed

Boys have been slayed

Boys have been slayed

Boys have been slayed

Boys have been slayed

Boys have been slayed

You have no clue What they're willing to do for you

Boys have been slayed

Boys have been slayed

Boys have been slayed

Boys have been slayed

Boys have been slayed

Boys have been slayed

Boys have been slayed

Boys have been slayed

My heart vies for you But it's scared

Please don't say no It requests you

My heart vies for you But it's scared

Please don't say no It requests you

I left my world behind

I love you more than my life

Come meet me, girl! It's Saturday!

Please don't refuse!

Boys from Delhi Are falling prey to your beauty

Boys have been slayed

Boys have been slayed

Boys have been slayed

Boys have been slayed

Boys have been slayed

Boys have been slayed

Boys have been slayed

Boys have been slayed

Listen, baby! You drive me crazy

Life is lazy without you

Listen, baby! You drive me crazy

Life is lazy without you

Boys have been slayed

Boys have been slayed

Boys have been slayed

Boys have been slayed

Boys have been slayed

Boys have been slayed

Boys have been slayed

Richard, tell me something.

Do you understand ballroom dancing?

Or do you believe it's just a British folk dance?

Give me your hand.

Come on!

You have five fingers.

Ballroom dancing has five forms as well.

Like waltz,

tango,

Viennese waltz,

foxtrot, where you dance around like a fox,

and quickstep.

Five!

Give me the other hand.

You have five more fingers on the other hand.

One, two, three, four, five, right?

Ballroom has five forms.

Similarly, there are five styles in Latin dancing.

Rumba,

Paso doble,

jive, samba, cha-cha.

No, that's not Uncle Sambha from the movie Sholay.

These are two different things.

These are Latin dance forms.

He wants to learn Hindi at Banaras.

The Bradford Council has issued new rules to make the qualifiers tougher.

Only ten couples will qualify for the finale.

Qualifying for the finals won't be easy.

In round one, you'll perform all four forms of ballroom dancing.

You'll have 40 seconds for each dance form.

What? 40 seconds?

Ballroom waltz solo.

This is to introduce all the dancers.

Your chemistry will be clearly visible.

Have you seen those firecrackers that look like miniature merry-go-rounds?

Exactly!

That's what they mean by a waltz.

Latin forms.

Again, you'll have 40 seconds each to perform all five Latin forms.

Twenty marks for each form.

You will have to be a part of the top ten teams,

if you want to beat William and Jessica at the finals.

Ladies and gentlemen,

Bradford Dance Council makes the championship very mean and close.

Only ten couples shall qualify this evening.

Round one.

Viennese waltz, foxtrot, tango and quickstep.

William and Jessica take the first position straight away.

Sharpest climb by the new Indian couple from 30 to 18.

You're in the championship because of me.

Oh, what's that? William has a face-off with the Indian couple.

The Indian couple is down by two points.

Too bad!

Ladies and gentlemen,

we now end this round of the ballroom qualifiers with William-Jessica,

the two-time reigning champions retaining supremacy.

William and Jessica are leading and the first-time rookie Indian couple

have had a remarkable fightback to 16

after having started from rank 30.

What a fierce fight tonight!

-Everyone knows that the finale's closer. -Did you see Rishabh up there?

He was awesome!

Waltz solo.

Ladies and gentlemen,

two-time reigning champions,

William and Jessica!

Now I know, I've made a mistake

I shouldn't have let you go

I should have stopped you

Held your heart

And I should have let you know

I keep on running Thinking all the day about us

Wiping all the memories

Now I Know, I've made a mistake

I shouldn't have let you go

William, I love you!

I would do anything To have you in my arms

In my arms

Once again

This couple danced like champions.

And the crowd just loves them. I'm sure, so do our judges.

-Our favorite, ladies and gentlemen, -William! William!

-couple number 150, -William! William!

-William-Jessica! -William! William!

And so say the points!

Number one ranked William-Jessica keep their lead intact.

And the judges just can't disagree with us.

I found you and lost myself

What do I tell you even if I want to?

I found you and lost myself

What do I tell you even if I want to?

No language in the world Has the right words

To express what you mean to me

Just say what lies in your heart

I won't tell on you

And for the first time in Bradford's dance history,

ladies and gentlemen, an all-Indian couple…

Rishabh and Isha!

Playfulness immersed in grace

Reflects on your face

Your dark tresses

Sway gracefully

Lovers who love the souls

Never talk about bodies

If I say, my beloved

You're a nymph or a fairy

It won't be enough to praise you

Just say what lies in your heart

I won't tell on you

Just say what lies in your heart

I won't tell on you

I love you, Rishabh!

And the judges are taking time to mark the points.

So, there we are!

Tremendous jump for the Indian couple to rank 12.

I am beginning to like them.

See you in the Latin round…

-You guys were absolutely fantastic! -Hey! You guys were excellent!

-All the best. -Well done.

-All the best. -Thank you.

You're dancing really well.

But good dancing isn't going to be enough at this level.

Your mental alertness is as important as your physical fitness.

Isha, Rishabh, beware…

William tries to mentally challenge his competitors on the dance floor.

Ignore his mind games, alright?

-Yeah. -Okay, you guys are good?

-Yeah. -All the best, I'll see you soon, okay?

Bye.

-Good luck, guys. -Thank you.

Thanks.

Ladies and gentlemen,

before the dancers set the floor on fire

with the group Latin performance,

I'm more excited about the Indian couple now.

Rishabh-Isha, number 11.

Rishabh-Isha climb back to ten.

-What? That's not fair! -Calm down.

Was that…

Is that a mistake?

Rishabh-Isha drop by two points. That's not good.

Rishabh-Isha climb back to ten.

That's not a mistake.

I hope that the Indian couple keeps their minds cool.

The finalists, ladies and gentlemen,

150, William and Jessica.

Jake and Alex.

Ben and Savy.

Greg and Jessica.

Daniel and Christina.

Julia and Boyle.

Anna and Rocher.

Ian and Gemma.

Oscar and Alice.

Rebecca and Adam.

Oh, no! Number nine, the Indian couple is out.

I don't believe this one.

I feel so sorry for Rishabh and Isha.

They're out of the championship.

Now we celebrate!

-Sorry, sis. -It's okay.

Isha…

We didn't qualify, Rishabh.

We had worked so hard, we had prepared, but the outcome?

-The end result? -It's okay.

Look at them.

He knocked us out of the competition with his mind games.

Just hang on for a moment, I'll be back. I've to attend to this.

Isha, you look unhappy.

What did you say to me that day?

Give it your best shot.

You'll definitely lose the competition.

Oh, baby! Cheer up.

There's always next year.

-Rishabh… -Don't worry, sweetheart.

Darling, some of your fans require a selfie.

Come away now.

Isha…

Isha I--

I'd told you…

that I can't be anybody's dance partner.

Look!

Despite all our efforts…

we couldn't save your dance academy.

But we tried our best.

We did everything we could.

It's so easy for you to say, Rishabh, that we tried our best.

Because your life's not gonna change.

But for me, you know what I lost today?

I lost everything.

Please let me be.

You don't understand the pain of losing someone.

You're right.

How would I know the pain of losing someone?

Rishabh!

Hey, Rishabh!

Hey! Listen--

Pablo came up to me today.

And he said, "Hey, listen, man!

Mr. Always Happy Sadanand, where is Rishabh?"

I told him in advance.

I said, "Stop irritating me, Uncle Pablo!"

He said, "Uncle?"

I asked him to look at the night sky.

I asked, "Have you ever seen a crow flying at night?"

He was confused.

He said, "I didn't get it!"

-I said, "I caught it!" -You should've told him…

that Rishabh is busy shattering people's dreams.

Because I don't know what it means…

to lose someone.

Hey, Guru!

William and his mom

have conspired to kick you and Isha out of the competition.

Rishabh…

don't worry.

The day you get out of your mental rut…

you will realize that

every winner has started his journey by losing!

I'll talk to Isha and--

I know you have lost miserably!

But I also know you're stubborn enough to not give up!

I'm sure!

Hello, London. I am Hayat Sikandar.

I'm the one who uploaded Rishabh's video.

If you wish to support us,

please sign the petition on the link below.

Hello, London. I am Hayat Sikandar.

I'm the one who uploaded Rishabh's video.

The Bradford Council has been trolled at large and not just by the fans.

Sir Anton McLean, ballroom dancing's living legend,

has claimed the commissioner's adaptation of the new rules

to be totally unprecedented.

Dancer Rishabh who once suffered from an emotional disorder,

a post-traumatic stress disorder,

was unable to get on the dance floor.

Now he has become London's recent dancing sensation.

Isha, there are very few people like him in this world.

I don't think any dance partner will be willing to do what he did for you.

This sullen

Silence

Says something today

Why did I feel

Like this was

The sound of my heart breaking

You went away without a word

My goals have deserted me ever since

I only see roads on my path

Why are my feet moving away?

Please stop me

Oh, baby!

Don't go!

Don't break my heart!

Oh, baby!

Don't go!

Don't break my heart!

You've won and I've lost

Turn our hearts back around again

So, baby!

Don't go!

Don't break my heart!

You've won and I've lost

Turn our hearts back around again

Baby!

My baby!

Oh, baby!

Don't go!

I knew…

that I'd find you here…

near this lighthouse.

I didn't get you that day.

But, today, I understand why this was an inspiration for you.

Remember you'd said,

"This lighthouse faces every single storm alone."

Yes, but there's a problem with being alone.

If it breaks in the face of a huge storm,

nobody would ever know about it.

I would know, Rishabh.

I know it all.

How can you just ignore a petition of over four million citizens?

Because the Bradford Council is not a neighborhood club

that a group of silly young geeks like you can sham

on your own whims and fancy.

You go ahead and make as many of these petitions as you wish.

But just beware of any legal suit defamation from us.

Your excellency, I'm taken aback.

What makes you personally come down to the council's offices, sir?

Cottenham…

your ways of functioning…

are bringing much ignominy…

to my foundation and that concerns me…

as it's all over BBC and CNN.

Well, in fact, one of them has gone ahead and even written…

to her majesty's office!

That's what brings me…

personally here.

As one of the oldest living trustees…

I must remind you…

that this championship

was founded to encourage…

passionate young dancers,

to keep alive this art of ballroom dancing.

Today such talent is suffering…

because of your sullen new rule

of ten qualifying finale couples,

from the traditionally fixed 15.

That boy Rishabh…

has to be in this year's championship.

One, two, three…

For heaven's sake, Isha! Sorry!

I think you don't care about rehearsing for the Bradford finals!

And where the hell is Rishabh?

Hayat Sikandar, you've just walked all over my dance class.

Thank you, guys. That'll be all for today.

Oh, yes! Exactly. Dance class.

What's going on?

When will you guys start rehearsing for the finals?

We didn't qualify for the finals.

Please don't rub salt in my wounds, man. I'm in no mood for these jokes.

Listen to me, silly!

You should try stepping out of the dance hall once.

Do you know which dance video has been trending in the UK?

Listen, stop joking.

-Seriously. -Just take a look.

That boy Rishabh

-has to be in this year's championship. -Really?

You guys are into the finals.

Pal, you should've seen Harriet's face

when she had to sign your forms.

I sneaked a selfie!

No, you didn't!

We won't get to see this expression every time!

Look!

Mr. Singh!

Please come in.

What could I do?

They always send me to deliver the bank's notices.

-Bank notice? -Yes.

But I have been paying all the minimum payments for the past two months.

There's a crowdfunding website.

comeforwardlondon.com!

-comeforwardlondon.com? -The CEO of that website is

Sir Anton McLean.

-He's a huge fan of ballroom dancing. -Sir Anton McLean?

He called me up and said…

"This dance academy cannot be shut down."

He had seen Rishabh's dance videos on social media and he loved them.

He paid off your loan.

The paper you're holding…

is a "No Objection Certificate" from your bank.

You've achieved this because you and Rishabh have worked really hard!

-Are you serious? -Of course.

Thank you!

-You're welcome, ma'am. -Thank you!

You did it!

London, this is live from Elstree Aerodrome.

The Great Bradford Ballroom and Latin Championship

is traditionally held every year at this historic war ground

to evoke feelings of love, music, dance and compassion.

Everything that ballroom dancing truly stands for.

And tonight, it's here at this World War II airstrip.

The finale of the Great Bradford Ballroom and Latin Championship is coming live.

Indians will definitely win on the British dance floor.

Definitely.

Presenting our first finalist couple,

it's two-time reigning champion, William and Jessica.

We begin the ball!

Quickstep solo!

I saw you on the train that day

Some blurry shadows in our way

Every day I try to find you And it's draining out my pass

To be close and catch a few glimpses

This ain't lookin' like those ol' jinxes

Now you're here Oh, my dear

Just wanna ask you this at last

Hello handsome! What's your name?

Hello handsome! What's your name?

You are so handsome

I want to kiss you in public right now

Hello handsome! What's your name?

William! Baby!

William and Jessica, rank one.

William is a champion!

Shawn and Anastasia, rank two.

Rank six!

Rank four!

Rank three!

Rank eight!

And now welcoming our new favorite couple,

it's Rishabh and Isha!

I love you, Rishabh!

Go, Rishabh! Go!

Don't stay far, come closer!

Hold me close, hey lover!

Show some love

Show me what you got

Let the world know we ain't no different

Let them hold their breath Just for a moment

Show them what we got

-We are one! -Rishabh! Isha!

-We are one! -Rishabh! Isha!

-We are one! -Rishabh! Isha!

You and me!

We are one!

We are one!

We are one!

You and me!

Rishabh and Isha, rank ten.

This Indian couple!

-They have stolen my heart once again. -That was amazing.

They begin as the new favorites here to win the championship tonight.

It's round two, ladies and gentlemen, group performance.

Let me write my name all over your body

And let your soul, soak it all

Let it be my name which Drips down your skin

As you dance in passion along me

Let it be my name burning In your passionate eyes

As I gaze deep into them

Finding myself

Let me be you while loving you

And you become me

That rookie Indian couple looks quite promising.

They can really give a tough time to the others.

Come on, baby Let me show you how I feel

Let's doobie-dooba, doobie-dooba Heel-to-heel

Yeah, keep your body movin' As you come to me

Let's doobie-dooba, doobie-dooba Heel-to-heel

The way you dance along me

The way you touch me, hold me

This is the way I want to be held

So, dance!

Come on, dance!

So, dance!

Come on, dance!

I really really love you Tell me, love, don't you?

Come on!

Dancers, ready for Rumba.

Tender touch is not much

Still, I wait for your tender touch

Oh, your smile! Magic much!

But I long for that tender touch

So romantic!

Let me touch you, feel you Sing you like a song!

Been so long, been so long!

It's been so long!

Been so long, baby!

Been so long!

Look at William's face.

We break now for ten minutes

for the theater round costume change, ladies and gentlemen.

The rookie couple has marginally got into the top five.

They look like the weakest couple here.

May the best dancer win.

Ladies and gentlemen,

I'm here with the legend, the famous Lady Cottenham,

who was sensational in her performances way back in 1988

and 89 when she was crowned

two years in a row. How are you?

-Good. How are you? -Good, thank you.

Now you are the commissioner of the governing dance council.

And your son, William, is the two-time reigning champion.

So, what we want to know is

how do you feel standing here looking at him?

Well, it's going to be a historic moment for me

just as it will be for him

because a hat trick win has never been achieved

in the history of the championship.

I remember losing out on it just marginally back in 1990.

His mother was a dancer as well?

Dear God!

That's the reason…

she got us dancing to her tunes!

William and Jessica, have been really great.

We're so happy that we got to the finals.

It's a lot about communication,

-especially with lifts and trust. -Yeah.

And you know you need that.

This year there was a new Indian couple that we really loved.

Rishabh and Isha? Who?

William has been undefeated in the theater round for many years.

Rishabh and Isha are at number four now.

They'll have to get an impossible full score in this round.

Compose yourself, my son.

A champion is a winner in his mind first and then on the dance floor.

And I know you're this champion.

But, Mother, I know this in my mind already.

I will be the reason for their defeat.

Just watch this performance.

Yes! You go!

Deal with them on the dance floor.

And I'll deal with the grubby politics of dancing.

Before you become the reason for Isha's loss tonight,

I want to remind you of that blunder from your past.

You cannot dance anymore.

So, back off.

You don't belong on a dance floor!

You belong in a rehab center, Rishabh.

Rishabh!

Rishabh, why haven't you changed yet?

It's time.

I'm going to change.

Where are you going?

It's time for our performance.

Have you ever sat at the bank of the holy Ganges and watched…

a pyre burning all night?

No.

I have, Sada.

If one wants to unite with Lord Shiva…

the body has to turn to ashes.

Listen! Listen!

I can't find Rishabh.

Do you know where he is?

-Yes. -Sada, please!

-Where is he? -He's at the Ganges!

-Ganges? -Yes.

We have to get ready.

I think he has finally stopped counting the waves

-because of you. -What?

I'm sure he'll take the plunge!

-Where is he? -Hail Lord Mahadev.

Why did you slip off my hands?

Why did bonds of dedication break?

Why does courage evade me?

Why do dreams seem fake?

Like a lamp on some ghat

I burn like a pyre!

Get salvation in these ashes

By turning into a corpse And finding Shiva

I turn into a dwelling for Shiva

I still have light within

In myself, I see faith again!

I will change the course of fate

Here comes a new dawn

It's time for the darkness to fade

The path I looked away from

I've come back to it

Every ray of hope faded away

And the eyes are wet

These waves of agony are never-ending

I don't fear the storm

You drown to rise above

I turn into a dwelling for Shiva

I still have light within

-Excuse me. -Yes?

Can we move Rishabh and Isha's performance further down the order, please?

Sorry, but I've already done it for you.

I can't.

I'm sure there's something you can do. It's a request.

-Please. -Sorry, but no.

-What happened? -The organizers won't help us.

They cannot push the performance beyond this.

What do we do?

Rishabh and Isha!

Cue for you, 60 seconds, left wing.

-Wow! Look at that! -William! William!

-William looks like a champion. -William! William!

William! William!

-Where's Rishabh? -William! William!

William! William!

William! William!

William! William!

Where were you?

Now come on!

We don't have time, come on!

How does the scoring work?

William and Jessica are ranked number one.

Rishabh and Isha have to score 45 out of the available 50 points.

But nobody has ever scored 45 points in this round.

You and I face each other

Who are we waiting for?

The time has stood still

The heart confesses

What can I say?

We've said it all

The silence speaks to us

In hushed tones

Darling!

It's time to dance

Go, Rishabh!

Darling!

It's time to dance

Darling!

It's time to dance

A little sky and let's touch the earth too

Yes!

Let's fulfill all our unfulfilled desires

Words can't express these feelings

I sense them in your eyes

What can I say?

We've said it all

The silence speaks to us

In hushed tones

Darling!

It's time to dance

Darling!

It's time to dance

-Isha! -Rishabh! Rishabh!

Trust me.

She's okay?

Shocking!

-Rishabh! Isha! -Rishabh! Isha!

-Rishabh! Isha! -Yes!

-Come on, Isha! -Rishabh! Isha!

-Rishabh! Isha! -Rishabh! Isha!

-Rishabh! Isha! -Rishabh! Isha!

-Rishabh! Isha! -Rishabh! Isha!

What can I say?

We've said it all

The silence speaks to us

In hushed tones

Darling!

It's time to dance

Darling!

It's time to dance