Original subtitles

Shashi... tea!

Sapna!

Give me my phone

No...

What no...have your breakfast first...

Why don't you stop this white bread...

Why can't you get brown!

Give it to me...

I like white blue red...anything

No Maaji...

Your porridge is ready

Can I eat one parantha at least?

Mom...you've had enough paranthas all your life...

it's time you had porridge now

Shashi where's my parantha? Hurry up please...

Sagar...your bournvita

It's too white...make it brown!

Everyone wants only brown...

Mom look...thief!

thief-thief

One sweet ladoo mom!

Ok my darling...have one

You're sick...

you are going to become a ladoo very soon

Eat eat...eat more...

you all are going to die very soon

Sapna quiet

you Should eat what you like

Exactly

This new fad of brown bread... egg whites...

all started since you joined this new dance class...

that...that jhaaaz dance!

What's so funny?

I can't control it...it's too funny...

Ma-Mama...say... what dance? What class?

Which class?

Eat your omelet

Where's the omelet? There's only toast and parantha here

Come on Dad... Let's do the jhaaaz dance!

Sapna...your omelet

Mom it is not jhaaaz dance...

it is jazz dance

Jaazz...

J...Jhazz....

Jaazzz...Jazz...

Aye careful... pack properly...

Ma'am... lt has to be gipt packed?

Not 'gipt'... it's GIFT...

Gipt...gipt...

Never mind...

Satish... is the car free?

I have a lot of orders for sweets today...

Why do you need to go? Send Ramu...

I need to go for a meeting...

Nice to see you Shashi...

The ladoos were excellent the last time!

Thank you

Come in...

Will need more ladoos next week as well

Give me one ladoo before she sees

Next, Modern Colony

Yes madam

Hello... come in

Sorry I'm a little late

No problem at all

Come... Let's all taste the ladoos

They are really excellent!

You've done a great job!

Excuse me

Satish...

the ladoos were a super hit today!

Everyone loved...

I'm busy right now... can we talk later please?

Sagar...

how many times have I told you... not to do this

What are you doing!

Where's Sapna?

First do that Michael Jackson thing

Tell me

First do!

First do! First do!

Ok?

Where's Sapna?

She's gone to Rupal's house... to study

What exam?

Must be some test vest...

No test vest mama... Cafe Coffee Day!

You've let out the secret...

what will Sapna do to you now?

She's gone to Cafe Coffee Day with her friends...

she's having cold coffee

Aren't you gotten angry?

Not 'gotten'...getting...

I am not getting angry...

what to do?

She's worn a really short skirt...

At least she has worn a skirt!

There are boys with her too!

Lucky boys!

You don't have a problem with any of this?

I can't hear anything

What?

There's some cold coffee on your skirt

Where have you been?

Studying

With whom?

With Rupal

Can't you study at home?

You think you can teach me...

English Literature?

Wow... great curry!

Thank god I didn't eat out...

Give me that chilly pickle...

Shashi...

you should stop making those ladoos vadoos

I have just one passion...

you want me to give that up too?

Then give me...

one Shashi Special ladoo!

Only I should eat your food...

why Should others enjoy it?

If I didn't cook well...

..you wouldn't even bother to come home, right?

I have important meetings to attend to...

these talks take time

Talking to me is not important right?

Oh I forget...

'important talks' happen only in English

Why waste time talking?

No! No! No!

Dad how could you do this? Please!

Sapna...

What happened?

Hello

Satish... What happened?

Why is Sapna yelling?

Shashi...I won't be able to go to the PTA meeting

How can you do this?

No wonder she is angry...

Told her you will go with her...

Me?

How can I...

What do you mean by how? Aren't you a parent too?

What will I say there?

Don't be silly Shashi...

you're not going into a jungle... it's a school...

they're not going to eat you up

Now I have to go... bye

I will come with you...

There is no need...

I will tell them you're ill and Dad's not in town

Why ill? Tell them I’m dead

Don't be dramatic mom

Do you even know what PTA means?

No...

I may not know the meaning of PTA...

but I certainly know the meaning of a parent

Now before I get really angry...

go get ready

Which one is your classroom? 7A...this one?

Which one is your seat?

Not seat...desk...second last row

You sit so far back?

It doesn't make a difference... come on...

That's really far back...

Hi Sapna...

Hi Rupal!

Hello hello!

I'm Neelam...

commonly known as Rupal's mother these days

I'm...Sapna mother...Shashi

How nice to meet you Shashi

But I have a bone to pick with you

Every time that Rupal comes to eat at your house

she comes back home and tells me

I have to learn how to cook from you

No aunty...even your food is...

fantabulous!

What a sweet little liar

But you must invite me home soon Shashi...

then you and I can sit and gossip about these Siamese twins

Yes...yes aunty...

please come... anytime!

Mom, you wanted to use the loo right?

So nice to meet you Shashi

Bye... see you soon.

What loo?

Come come come...

please sit inside... I'll be just a minute...

Is this your English teacher?

Yes...Father Vincent... my class teacher...

Yes Sapna...

How are you?

Mrs. Godbole right?

Pleasure to meet you

How's Mr. Godbole?

Fine...very fine

So...Sapna...

what should we start with?

As I had discussed with Mr. Godbole at the last PTA...

Sapna's performance continues to be excellent...

Sir...sorry... father...

my English not good

If you don't mind...

...can we talk in Hindi?

Of course Mrs. Godbole...

Hindi is our national Language...

we should all speak in it...

but...my Hindi not very good...

is that okay?

No problem!

I am from Kottayam district you see...

Kottayam... that's in Kerala right?

It's famous for its banana wafers right?

Do you like them?

Very much!

Next time I go I...

I'll bring back a big packet of chips for you

Is she doing well in her studies?

Of course...

she is one of the top five students of our class

She could rank first...

if she showed more interest in Physics

But is her English good?

Her English is excellent

Mrs. Godbole... she is one of our brightest students

But is she respectful?

Does everyone like her?

Sapna...you haven't told your mum about your fan club?

Bu Mrs. Godbole, I wanted to talk to you about...

...this inter-school quiz competition

Sapna has been chosen...

Sapna has 'choosen' for the school...

been 'choosed'...

Has been chosen!

I warned you about my Hindi

She will need to stay back an extra hour in school...

for practice sessions...

Sir...I have already spoken to my dad about this...

and there is no problem

Yes but you haven't spoken to your mum...

Ma'am, I need your permission please

Not a problem father...

our school must win

Although the Coffee Day business will suffer a bit

Thank you Mrs. Godbole...

I'll see you at the next PTA meeting?

And don't forget the banana chips

Of course not...

Thank you, sir

Everything went well right?

Banana chips!

Is Father Vincent your uncle?

Father Vincent was so kind ...

...so polite...

he said something in jest...

and I went along with it

He didn't seem to mind at all...

he made me feel so comfortable...

by talking in Hindi

And you made him feel so uncomfortable...

...by talking in Hindi

ls Sapna a good girl...

does everyone love her...

And why joke about Cafe Coffee Day...

Dad should have been there...

and you were talking in Hindi...

even to Rupal's mother

Each time I had to answer for you

What happened?

Failed her exams?

I'm the one who's failed

Meaning?

I have embarrassed her today

All teenagers feel their mom and dad are an embarrassment

Not mom and dad...

just mom

Why are you so upset?

Tell me...

why did you marry me?

What can I say... one look at you and I was hooked!

Isn't there any water?

Why didn't you marry a modern woman?

If I gave it so much thought why would I get married at all...

It's a joke Shashi... come on...

What's come over you?

No matter how hard I try...

I just can't seem to please anyone

Sapna's just a child

And you?

Hello...

Manu!

Hi...how are you?

Yes I know you sisters chat regularly...

but what about me

So how is New York?

When are you coming to India?

Last time when you came along with Radha...

what a wonderful time we had

So how is...

Meera...?

What!

The date's been fixed?

Wedding in New York!

Speak to Shashi...

I can't believe it...

We're going to New York!

Can't sleep...so much noise...

Aye dumbo... wake up...

we're going to New York!

Manu aunty is sending tickets for us...

so sweet of her...right mom?

Sorry mom...

forget about it please...

just forget it...

we are going to New York!

Not going to school?

Cousin Meera is getting married

To an American in New York... how cool!

It must be very cold there

Mom... even it if was hot, you couldn't come

Why?

You don't have a passport

You have to make a passport?

Yes you have to...

Tomorrow I'll start the visa procedures...

first is yours... since you need to leave before us

And us?

We will go later

Why?

I've told you...

I don't want to go alone

I'll come with you...

on the plane

What's this alone valone?

You, Sagar and me will travel together

We will have great fun...

let mummy go ahead

She needs to help Manu aunty with the wedding...

really boring work

We'll join them later and just have fun

What...no Dad!

What about your quiz competition?

You want to let your team down?

I don't have any quiz competition

I can go with mummy

Fine... you'll be thrown out of school...

...you puede quedarse en casa y hacer ladoos

What?

I've never traveled alone...

how will I manage?

What alone!

A hundred people will be with you on the flight

Let me take Sagar...

No it's not a good idea...

you won't be able to manage

Don't I do it here?

But that's America... it's a foreign land...

you can't even speak English well

Will you be happy...

3 weeks without me?

Shashi if I was you...

I would be at the airport right now

Maaji...how do I go?

It's a matter of a few days...

everyone will join you anyway

She is your only sister...

she's all alone there...

first wedding in the family...

who else will she turn to for help?

And I'm here anyway...

Problem?

Yes... a really big problem

Will you manage without me?

Yes...few Beyblades...

that Tron game...

Ben 10...

and many Hot Wheels cars...

if I get all this I will manage

And how do you do that thing?

Oh my dear... my heart doesn't beat without you

My heart...it feels a twitch

How do I go to a foreign land?

My heart...

My heart trembles...quivers

I am afraid

Oh my dear... my heart doesn't beat without you

My heart...it feels a twitch

How do I go to a foreign land?

Do you embrace all your colleagues so fondly?

It was a hug Shashi

Are the two of you very close?

That's just a way of saying hello...

it doesn't mean we are close

Everybody hugs... it's normal!

We are close right...

maybe that's why we never hug!

Sometimes my heart beats faster

My left eye flickers

Will you forget me... I wonder

I know you through and through

I know you more than you

Will your eye wander... I wonder

So ma'am...what do you do?

Making...making snacks...

Snacks?

You know you are not allowed to bring food articles

into the United States of America?

Food...food articles...

My English...weak...

So ma'am how will you manage in our country...

if you don't know English?

Like you are managing in our country without knowing Hindi!

These nights these days

Your words and ways

I will miss them so...

Your slights and spite

The way you hold me tight

Makes me pine for more...

Why don't you stop me?

Oh don't let me go!

One mention of you...

I worry...I'm wary... I think of you...

Mama come fast... it's late!

My heart...

My heart trembles...quivers

I am afraid

Mom...

not possible to say goodbye without crying in India, right?

She's crying so much

Shashi...

when the immigration guys ask you...

"What is the purpose of your visit?"

what will you say?

"I am going to sister's place to attend wedding"

Good!

And "What's the duration of your stay?"

I am going to...

I am going to stay in my sister's place...

Looks like you'll be sent right back!

Why?

Didn't I tell you... DURATION!

DURATION!

Sorry sorry...

Five weeks...

Let's go!

What are you doing?

If I hug it's a problem, if I don't it's a problem!

New York...

window seat?

Don't they have this form in Hindi?

I can fill it out for you

America?

Yes...my niece is getting married

All the best

Open your bag...

no water allowed

But it's a long journey...

You will get water inside

Eatables are not allowed either

Just one box?

Sorry ma'am...

Alright?

Satish... they took away my water bottle...

I'm inside the plane...

is Sapna asleep?

Excuse me ma'am...

can you please turn off your cell phone

Sorry

No it's fine...you can keep it

Water...

You can ring the belt

Can you get the lady a glass of water please?

The next 18 hours... this button is at your service

You can...

confidently, definitely, surely

absolutely shamelessly

press this button again and again

See... magic!

Ma'am, veg or non veg?

Veg...veg...

Would you Iike some Chardonnay or Merlot with your meal?

One glass of wine is good for health

Cheers!

It's good stuff

What's the matter?

Just one Hindi movie here...

I've seen it on TV

And 50 English channels...

Here...look...

same picture...

same film...

there's no need for that

I need to talk to my father

Captain, who bombed the train

I don't know who bombed the train

Then go back and try again

No! No! No!

Stop this cow dung...

Let's start with the bomb...

Excuse me...

are you a terrorist?

We are trying to sleep here...

I will go but...

I am going to sister's place to attend wedding...

Passport please...

Immigration form...

Please look into the camera ma'am

Please look into the camera...

What is the purpose of your visit to the United States?

What?

What...is...the...purpose...of... your...visit...to the United States?

My sister is attending my wedding

What?

Ah you're here to attend a wedding!

Yes

Thank you

What is the purpose... - To help the United States of America

Sorry?

Yeah...you know...

to spend some dollars...

help recover your economy

You don't want it? I can go back...

I am going to sister's place to attend wedding!

How dumb am I... - Listen...

Don't let these people scare you...

it's time for them to get scared of us

This is your first trip to the US...

and first times happen only once

Every first experience is special...

so enjoy...

surely, definitely, confidently!

all the best!

Shashi aunty!

Mom... you've reached?

I'm in the car!

How are you?

The kids aren't troubling you I hope...

Hi mama!

Sagar!

Aunty...

no more worrying about Sapna, Sagar and uncle...

you're in New York... we're going to have a blast!

New York has really tall buildings, right?

Saw them from the plane...

Shashi...that's Manhattan...

Man...hat....tan?

'Man' means...

aadmi...

'Hat'...means

topi

Mom... what's 'tan' in Hindi?

'Tan'...means...

dhoop ki chaap!

Aadmi...topi...dhoop ki chaap...

Manhattan! Tomorrow I'll take you

Thank you Shashi...

Thank you...?

Ok...welcome

I know it wasn't easy for you to come...

but who do I have except you

It's been 10 years since Anil passed away

I really miss him...

selfish fellow!

I have to do everything on my own now

Manu...

I look at you and I feel so proud...

to think of where we started... and where you are now!

Remember our Hindi medium school?

We couldn’t speak a single word of English...

not a word!

And look at you now...

you have a great career here in America...

taken care of 2 girls all by yourself

Anil... Anil...

If he hadn't motivated me...

I would have remained the same

I miss him so terribly...

but thank god you're here!

Aunty this is gorgeous!

Wonderful choice Shashi!

Hat...man...with a tan

Manhattan

Touching heaven, oh my god!

Manhattan.

New avenues of joy

Shops full of dreams

A new surprise, at every stop

To your left is Prada

To your right is Zara

Giorgio Armani, Thank God it's Friday!

Gucci and Versace,

Jimmy Choo, Givenchy,

Diesel, Dior, Hokey Pokey, Gap and Bloomingdale

Louis Vuitton

Moschino

Valentino...

So much to say yet speechless

all together, still alone

What a city! Touch wood

5,6,7,8 avenues

Million billion legs and shoes

Lots of colours, dollars dollars

sense of pidlee poo

Breakfast is for all day

Straight and gay they all sway

and Lexington, and Madison, it's all so ooh!

Frappuccino

Mochaccino

Cappuccino...

You gotta say Balle Balle while you do that...

Balle Balle Balle Balle!

Aunty...you're not eating

food's not good?

This parantha is really good...

It's Mexican food...Quesadilla...

Whatever it is...it's good!

What's that? What did she say?

She just abused you

So tell me about the dowry, what are you giving me?

-What am I giving you? -We are not buying you...

that's not how it works

The boy gives the girls family the dowry

And lots and lots of gifts

So I’m going to go broke?

I don't know why but I'm really sleepy

Go sleep my dear...

Is that alright?

Yes of course

I feel so bad... she must be so tired

Must be the jet lag

Hello Satish...

how are the kids?

Have they gone to school?

Have they taken their lunch boxes?

Please do try to get home early...

I'm feeling a bit strange here...

without all of you...

Shashi...just enjoy yourself...

I'm getting into an elevator... will talk later

Slept well?

Sorry...got to go to office for a bit

I'll try to be back as soon as possible...

we’ll start on the wedding plans

Drive carefully...

Bye darling, see you!

Good morning Aunty!

Should I make you some breakfast?

No I have cereal

What are you going to do by yourself?

We do have Zee TV Hindi but...

I have an idea, why don't you come with me to college!

What will I do there?

I have class for 2 hours...

and you can hang out at a cafe...

and I'll come join you

You got cash...change?

Yes

And don't worry...

in case you get lost...

if you do get lost just call me

Don't worry, go now

The parks here are so beautiful...

Washington Square Park...

Washington...Square...Park...

Good!

Wow...that's a beautiful dress you're wearing!

Man: This lady is so rude...

must be having a bad day

Can I get a regular coffee...

and a blueberry muffin

Here's your receipt... please pick up your food over there...

Okay...have a nice day

Next!

How you doing today ma'am?

I want...

I asked how you were doing today

Doing...I'm doing...

I'm doing...

You can't take all that time

I got a long line here

Sorry... what to eat?

Are you kidding me right now...

please hurry up lady

Vegetarian...

Vegetarian is fine...

what do you want to eat?

Only vegetarian...

A bagel...a wrap...a sandwich?

Sandwich

And what kind of filling do you want inside?

Do you want cheese...

tomatoes... lettuce..?

Lady...you're holding up my line...

this is not rocket science

Cheese?

Yes... cheese...

Yes to cheese!

Anything to drink?

Water...

Still or sparkling?

Only water

Still or sparkling?

Coffee..?

Americano? Cappuccino? Latte?

Lady...I ain't got all day...

Americano? Cappuccino? Latte?

'Nescoffee'

What?

'Nescoffee'

Yes we have nice coffee...

we have the best coffee in Manhattan

I'll just give you an Americano

Small or medium?

Small

Small. ls that it?

$10.20

10 dollars...

Hello...the least you could do is say thank you..!

Sorry...thank you...

Stupid idiot!

Sorry...

I am not cleaning that up!

Don't bother...

What a stupid woman

Madam...

your coffee...

from the coffee shop

Cafe not good...

woman...not nice!

Aunty!

Wait...I’m coming...

Be careful...such a big bus

Learn to speak English in four weeks... what a con!

Can anyone learn to speak English in just four weeks?

Joke right?

Did you have fun today?

Please check the code and try again

Shashi...Shashi...!

Sweetheart get me that back up panditji

and those musicians?

We have to meet the Hindu priest tomorrow

American Hindu priest?

No...they're all our people...

American Hindu Priest... cool idea mom

What do they chant at weddings?

'Om bhurbuvasvaha' what else...

No way...that's the Gayatri Mantra!

Mom! - I tried...

Will you meet the priest tomorrow?

Yes definitely - He speaks in pure Hindi

Keep this list of phone numbers with you...

caterers, decorators, priest etc...

and just like you dial the city code of '020' in Pune...

...you will need to dial the code '212' here

Fabulous!

Such good food after so many years

House keys...

in case you feel like stepping out

The priest is here

This is my younger sister Shashi...

you can discuss everything with her

Sure

Welcome to NYLC...how can I help you?

Hello...

English tuition?

Yes English classes

Who am I speaking to?

What is your name please?

I...Shashi...

Sha...Shaashi..?

Well Shaashi what can I do for you?

How to...join class?

Well we have a 'LSE4' class that starts today...

an 'LSE6' class starting next week...

and an 'LSE8' class that starts next month...

LIC..?

Oh...sorry...

'LSE' is Learn to speak English in 4 weeks...

'LSE6' is Learn to speak English in 6 weeks...

Madam...sorry...

slow...

Sorry

The 'Learn to Speak English 4' class

is a 4 week class...

and it starts today

Today!

Money?

Oh you mean the fee

It's 400 dollars for the 4 week class

400?

Hello?

Welcome to NYLC... how can I help you?

I Shashi...

address..?

If you are taking the train...

get off at the 23rd street station

It's near the Flat Iron building...

23rd station...one ticket

Wait...

Train...23rd station?

No no...on the other platform.

16th street?

After street no. 23, comes 24...

which means 16 is on that side...

numbers numbers everywhere...

M.G. Road... Laxmi road...

why can't they just have names like that

Sir...250 building?

Yes, this is it

English station...tuition?

English class?

Shaaashi..?

Welcome to the "New York Language Centre"

Come in, come in...

take a seat

My name is David...David Fischer...

and I'm your teacher

Hello...

Ok...let's continue...

...I Eva...

I...come...Mexico...

I work like nanny

I work like nanny...

to American family

I speak Spanish...

the baby...speak Spanish

The baby mama so worry

baby no speak English

She say to me...go...

English class...

I... go... English class!

Eva my darling...

Let’s pray for the baby's future, shall we?

I Queens...

How lovely!

No...no...

I live on the Queens

You live in Queens, New York

What is your name?

Salman Khan

I first from Lahore...

second from Pakistan

I...

drive taxi...

New York cab

But no Pakistani girl marry taxi driver...

English please!

I here...come...

English learn...

become foreigner

Pakistani girl only marry foreigner

french beard, Johnny Depp...

Salman... I wish you a beautiful Pakistani

Girl sir...only girl

How boring!

Moving on...

the gentleman from France

Hello

My name is Laurent...

French...

I'm cook...

...in hotel...

and my English not clean...

dirty

I learn English...

good

Good good!

Thank you Laurent...

And now the lady in the gorgeous sari...

Sit...

Sit and talk?

I Shashi...

from the India

From India...

Yes sir... from the India...

No Shashi...not from 'the' India...

from India!

And what do you do Shashi?

I also cooking...

cooking...selling...

Are you in the catering business?

Small business...

in house only...

making snacks...

Ladoo!

Ladoo..?

Ladoo...round round...

It's a sweet...

We have an entrepreneur in the class!

Entrepreneur...

is a person who runs his or her own business

Shashi...you are an entrepreneur!

Is that a word or a poem?

What kind of a language is this!

Entre...pre...near

Entrepreneur!

Shashi I’m home...

Where were you?

Just for a walk...

Why are you worrying so much?

You have 3 weeks of freedom left... make the most of it

You're having to do so much work...

Work? What work?

I'm making all of them work...

the perks of being old

How is it going?

You know what they call me here?

Yes...Shaaashi

No...

Entrepreneur!

Have you been making ladoos for everyone there?

I thought we got disconnected

Hello...

You want water?

Thank you...

Welcome

Thank you...

Welcome

That day...

very very bad day

Everything went wrong...

I feel...sorry...

Bad day!

Me not forget your face

Your face

Class...Late!

Oh, yeah..

A...E...I...O...U...

These are called vowels

Eva...Eva!

What are these called?

Vowels

Just like bowels

No Rama...

not Iike bowels!

Sorry madam...

sir...sorry sir...

I only saying for remembering purpose...

towels...

bowels...

and...vowels!

Correct?

Now, when a word begins with a vowel...

Iike apple...

begins with a vowel 'a'...

we say 'an' apple

'An' orange...

'An' idiot

So I...

an Eva?

No...if it's a name... or a proper noun...

we just say Eva...

not an Eva...

or the India

Okay?

Just Eva...just Rama

Yes Shashi?

Why India not 'the India'

and why America

"the United States of America"?

That is a very good question Shashi...

and we will come to that once

we do the class on the various forms of nouns

What a question you asked madam!

David sir had no answer...

full confusion

Good question...

very smart...

Sleeping again

We are smarter than these people...

we struggle only because of this bloody English...

else we would have blown them away

What you say?

I say I come to your parlour...

you give me free hair cut...

and I teach you free Urdu

You come to parlor...

I shave your head!

Spicy noodle...

just like dragon!

Excuse me...

hello...

what is good name?

What did he say?

Strange fellow...weird fellow...

Did you speak in English or in Tamil?

You ask good question

Good?

Very good

Thank you

Ask question...me?

You? Me?

Yes!

Ok!

Cup of coffee...

with me...now?

House...

me...coffee...

bye!

- Yeah, bye. - See you. Bye.

Coffee-Voffee Sugar-Vugar

Paper-Vaper News-Vews

Clock-Vok Time-Vime

Run-Vun Run-Vun

Train-Vain Pass-Vass

Late-Vate Class-Vass

Friendship-Vendship Bonding-Vonding

I've changed my point of view

Everything around is new

I'm happy-vappy why, oh why?

I'm busy-vusy that's why!

Slowly, slowly, steadily

I'm learning-vearning a new language

Slowly, slowly, steadily

I'm learning-vearning a new language

Extraordinary!

This passion!

Morning noon!

Extraordinary!

This passion!

Morning noon!

It's all about English Vinglish!

Morning noon English Vinglish!

- Good morning. - Good morning.

Breakfast is ready!

I've taken the day off

How do I go to class today?

Why did you take the day off for me?

You’ll need to take leave for the wedding too...

What do you mean?

I haven't spent any time with you...

we have so much to catch up on

Remember the necklace Anil's mother had given me?

I've divided them equally, one for Meera...

and one for Radha

What a beautiful bracelet I found...

what are you looking for?

Meera says it's too expensive...

Do you remember our aunt in Pune?

She told me to meet the Panditji...

Panditji...

I mean... catering...

you need to meet the catering people...

they've called so many times

Oh god I totally forgot

Meet them today

Let's go together

Let's get dressed quickly...

we’ll meet Radha and do lunch after that

What's wrong?

Suddenly got a splitting headache...

Need some medicine?

No...I should be fine if I sleep for a bit...

why don't you go ahead?

But Shashi...

Manu...it's important...

you may not get the time later

Please...you must go...

Only if you promise to sleep.

Say it with me...

who is the star?

I am the star...

No...I’m the star...

Sorry...

sorry sir...Late...

What have you been cooking?

No cooking...late...

Come in..?

You may not...

Ask again Shashi

Come in?

I can't see you... are you asking me to come in?

I can come in?

You can... the door is wide enough...

but you may not!

Why?

Shashi...you need to ask... 'may I come in?'

Sorry...

May I come in?

You may!

May I sit down?

You may

What is May - May?

May I send this back to India?

May I go home now?

May I give lift to you?

May I give slap to you?

May I have a coffee with you?

Not today...

No? Ok...

May I have a walk with you?

Your food...

No...

you cooking hotel...expert...

I'm...

in house cooking...

very small

No...

not small...

food is...

food is art...

When a man cooks, it's art...

when a woman cooks, it's her duty

What did you just say?

I'm sorry...

Man cooking... art

Lady cooking...

daily job...duty!

No...

Food is...

love

You cooking with love, good food

You make people happy

You artiste!

Not small...

You must open restaurant here...

in New York!

No...you open

Maybe...one day...

French-Indian restaurant!

French...

you make...pasta shaasta..?

No...

Pasta is Italian food

Oh French, Italian not same?

No...no way!

For example...

this white thing?

That's lasoon...(Garlic)

Italian food lasoon everywhere

French food...not everywhere

You put lasoon in ladoos?

No!

Sugar...

sweet sweet...

Dessert!

You bring me sweet ladoos?

Ok!

You want ticket?

L-A-S-O-O-N

L-A-D-O-O

White ladoo

Big white ladoo

You stay here?

No...

Near?

This not your station?

No...

opposite side...

train... back...other side...

Back?

I go...

Bye

Shashi...

Hope she's ok...

You're back?

How are you feeling?

Much better

Sorry we're Late

Come let's eat something...

Indian kitchen...good evening...

Was he Italian or French?

Promise me you won't tell anyone?

What can I order for dessert?

What happened?

Mom...I saw a rat...

a really big rat...

And it went that way!

I'll just get the stick

English classes!

That's awesome!

Very very happy to meet you!

Nice to meet you

Shashi madam...

let us all bunk and go for movie

'A' movie...

Yes David Sir is absent today

Even that Africa is sick madam...

bunking fellow

Let us all go for a fine film

No fine film...English film!

Obviously we’ll watch an English film... not Chinese

We will all go watch English movie

You want to join us?

No...no...

Madam you come please... I buy popcorn

I have class

Unfortunately my teacher hasn't fallen sick ...

I gotta go

Aunty...you must go...

I'll see you after class...bye!

Bye Radha!

What he say?

He say... all you need is love...

everyone should love...

and kiss people on your right hand side

Salman...

shut up!

Wonderful movie no madam?

Good? You Iike it?

So much love...beautiful

Shashi... you Iike the movie?

Good English practice...

Yeah...

Yeah... good English practice ...

- One second - No problem

Hello?

Where the hell is my scrapbook?

I'm sure you've kept it somewhere...

tell me quick

Sapna... why are you yelling?

Where is it?

Why don't you calm down

How do I calm down mom?

Why do you touch my things?

How many times have I told you not to touch my things!

Check the second shelf in your cupboard...

...it's safely tucked away under your pajamas

so that no one reads it...

I didn't read it either

That's because you can't read...

all ok?

What right do children have...

...to treat their parents Iike this?

They don't even know the meaning of respect!

Am I a trash can...

...to dump in whatever they feel like?

What kind of a relationship is this?

We do our best to make them happy...

and how easily they hurt you in return

Kids are supposed to be innocent...

what kind of innocence is this...

taking advantage of our weakness...

You can teach everything...

but how do you teach someone...

to be sensitive to others?

I will have a cafe latte...

a double cheese vegetable sandwich and a glass of iced water please

And you sir?

Cappuccino please...

Small

Shashi...

you see?

What?

You order...

perfect

You order...correct English

Now?

all...ice water...

Yes...you did it!

I did it!

Good to talk...without understanding!

Sometimes better

What a feeling!

I walk carefree!

Don't ask me to stop

Just let me go on

I have no fear

I have no worry

I hope I don't lose my way

If I do...may the road find me!

Don't make me stop!

I've changed my point of view

Everything around is new

I'm happy-vappy why oh why?

I'm busy-vusy that is why!

Extraordinary!

This passion!

Morning noon!

Extraordinary!

This passion!

Morning noon!

It's all about English Vinglish!

Coffee-Voffee Sugar-Vugar

Paper-Vaper News-Vews

Manu, I was thinking...

this buffet system...

...standing and eating with plates in hand

is so uncomfortable

If we're doing it all in Indian style...

then we Should serve food while they're seated

Excellent idea!

And something for shagun...

Shagun...what's that?

A small gift for the guests at the wedding...

Gift? Shouldn't we be receiving the gifts?

I mean 'return gift'...

in the form of sweets to be given to guests

I'll need to order that

No order vorder...I'll make it myself!

Really?

What was that?

Kevin...we were just discussing

how much gold you need to buy us...

lots and lots of kilograms of gold

You hear?

Sir David and boyfriend break up!

Sir David very sad

I know.

Nothing sad about gay people breaking up...

drop one and pick another!

Salman...don't say that

No making fun...

We are all different from each other

For you... David Sir may not be 'normal'...

for David Sir... you may not be 'normal'...

but feelings are all the same...

and pain is pain...

What she say?

She say David sir different for you...

you different for David sir...

but heart pain same same

Sorry madam...

Who is this fellow?

Who break David Sir?

Boyfriend

Heart fracture

Hello...I'm back

Today we are going to talk...

communicate...

express...share...

what we think...what we feel...

about life ...

about this city...

this class!

Rama...you have something to say?

Sir...I have lot to say...

I have 'a' lot to say...

Yes Sir...

My...

My deepest feeling...

is to teach them such a lesson

such a lesson...

Who Rama?

Oh sorry...

I want to teach the office peoples big lesson

They're thinking... no... he's a idiot...

only knowing the software

Making fun of my behind

...of my English

But now I will show them

that Ramamurthy is Mr. Ramamurthy!

I will show them what I can do!

America big place...

beautiful place

I missing two things very terribly

my idli (rice cake) and my mother...

my mother then my idIi...

Please sit down!

English class become one big family

No border problem...

Salman bhai, Rama bhai, we're brothers

Aunty...

Eva my white sister ...

Shashi madam, my Indian sister...

and Yu Son my yellow...

sorry

Yu Son not sister...

Yu Son not yellow...

Yu Son pink...

Yu Son beautiful...

Yu Son my friend, my best friend

Udum...Udumbubke...

can we hear your voice please?

Me...?

He talks also?

I Iike this class

I come this class to listen English...

I don't talk much...

I want to listen people talk...

and ...

I also...

...gay

Another one!

Bravo! Very good!

Ok...who is next?

Laurent my love come up here and give us a speech

No sir...

I don't Iike speech...

Fine fine...

Tell us what you like about the class?

Shashi!

I agree...

but what do you Iike about Shashi?

She is very beautiful...

her eyes are like two drops of coffee...

on a cloud of milk

I come to class...

so I can see her

So Shashi...beautiful eh?

Luaro...what you're doing in class today not correct...

Laurent...all women not French!

Indian woman! Show the respects!

We don't flirts in the open spaces in front of publics

What I do?

Not what I do...what I did!

He will need a two year course...

I am very sorry...

Shashi...

I'm very sorry you know

First time I see you in the café, you remember?

I think beautiful... I say beautiful...

It's been ages since someone...

...said something nice about me

I was just taken aback... that's all

See you tomorrow

What is the matter with you?

Why are you being so judge... judgmental...

You're so judgmental...

mental?

Radha...

sorry Radha...

I had a doubt...

I was watching this film...

this man keeps calling this woman 'judgmental'

She seemed fine to me...

why was he calling her that?

What does 'judgmental' mean?

Mental judge?

Aunty!

You're too funny

'Judgmental' means...

You're wearing a traditional outfit...a sari

Just by looking at you...

without thinking...

without understanding...

without knowing you...

if I were to conclude...

that you are a typical Indian conservative woman...

when in reality

actually... you're a free thinking woman

then I would be called... 'judgmental'!

Judgmental...

Aunty...

you want to learn so much English so fast?

I have very little time Radha...

Can I have more DVDs?

Ldli (rice cakes) and chutney!

Thank you madam!

Rama... control your excitement

I am still here

Ldli also here sir

Oh that's ldli...looks delicious

Now...we have one week left to go

And...on the last day you will have to take

an examination!

Each one of you will need to prepare a 5 minute speech

A full 5-minute speech?

English Rama please...

You have to pass this exam before I can give you....

a certificate that tells the world you are

qualified to communicate in English!

Don't look so sad

You will all be Wonderful

I'm sure you will all pass with flying colours

Good luck!

Rama bhai...

no certificate unless you pass the exam!

Sir...when is exam?

The 28th...

28th...

28th...that's the day of the wedding!

Where is the time to prepare for speech...

no 'the' speech

How to do...how to do...

between waxing and hair cut?

You will have to talk very much now Mr. Udumbudum...

...Udumbke

You ok?

all ok?

28th exam...

same day wedding!

Don't know...

I didn't..!

It's ok...we go up and come down

Wait...wait...

want to see something?

What?

Come

beautiful!

Yes

You alright?

Shashi!

Errant heart

Heart's in trouble

There is trouble in the heart

Errant heart

A bit hard

A bit of a coward

Why do you stop at the doorway of pain?

Why do you put yourself on trial each time?

Why do you laugh when you want to cry?

You fail to decide between right and wrong

Errant heart

Heart's in trouble

There is trouble in the heart

Errant heart

Your breath is freezing cold

Your eyes are full of smoke

Your constant gamble of joy and pain

Your eternal sense of hope

Your fear of yourself

Why do you complicate an uncomplicated journey?

Why do you not listen to your own advice?

Errant heart

Mama!

Surprise!

Shocked right?

You were to come next week...

It was Manu's idea to surprise you

We had to plan so carefully...

to keep it a secret from you

Didn't even tell Radha... that broadcast channel

Everyone's been waiting for you...

where did you disappear?

Mama...I had 5 packets of chips...

7 cokes...

3 movies!

And what about your 15 visits to the loo!

Do you want coffee, Shashi?

Errant heart

Heart's in trouble

There is trouble in the heart

Errant heart

A bit hard

A bit of a coward

You go everywhere on your own?

Not bad

Even those who know English...

find it difficult here in New York...

but you are managing on your own... amazing!

You managed there on your own too... didn't you?

Barely...

Mama...I can't sleep...

what do I do?

Come to mama

You take care of him now... I'm on holiday

Sleep my darling...

my baby...

my ladoo...

Shashi...tea!

Please pose

Ok good

See...

see over there...

Jhaaz! Jhaaz! Jhaaaz!

Not jazz... jhaaz!

And next we go to the Empire state

Empire State! I want to see it!

I want to see Empire!

We’ll all see Empire

You people go ahead...

I'll stay here...

mama's legs are really aching

No mama...you have to come

It will be very crowded there

And if your legs hurt...

not a good idea...

there will be really long lines

We will go ahead...

you just chili

No!

Sagar you know what...

there is this awesome ice cream place

It's called Cold Stone

Do you know what they do...

they take a stone and beat up the ice cream...

then they add gummy bears and

chocolate chips and beat it up again

Come let's go beat up the ice cream!

Come let's go!

Satish uncle let's go...

Shashi...wait

I cook french dessert...

crepe...

you try, you tell me...

Why don't you leave me alone!

Don't you know...

I'm a married woman

Don't you know...

I'm a mother of two children

Do you know...

they are all waiting for me at the Empire State Building

So tell me...

Should I sit here with you on the sidewalk

and eat french fries

or should I go to my family?

Shashi...

What?

The Empire state building... is this way ...

French fries is not french...

it's an American concept

This is french ladoo...

with organic chocolate 70 %

you can make it warm if you want

Mama!

Sagar..!

What happened?!

He got in the way of the ball...

I'll go get some water...

Mama..! - How did it happen?

Where's mom?

Are you hurt anywhere else?

Can you please call Shashi Radha?

Mom's phone is with me!

Where is Shashi?

Where did she disappear?

Ok come Let’s go...

Let’s take care of Sagar first...

and I will come back for aunty

Brave boy...you’ll be ok!

Mama...do you know what happened?

Big ball came...

and I fell

I didn't see the ball coming...

otherwise...one kick!

Liar...

Nothing happened... just a little scratch...

and look at him now...fuss pot!

Sagar is a strong boy

have a cookie...

drink your milk...

One magic kiss from mama and all will be well

How's the pain in your leg?

You must have been in a lot of pain... to not come with us...

but take off by yourself

If you don't like being with us anymore...

you Should have told us...

we wouldn’t have come here

Satish...what are you saying...

What do you mean...'what'?

What's happened to you Shashi?

It looks like you were happier alone

I was just...

Thank god I didn't send the kids earlier with you

That's it!

Enough of this English!

What's happened to me?

English has become more important than my children!

Aunty nothing happened... Sagar is fine

No Radha...

I Should have come along with you all

I have become so selfish...

I have forgotten my responsibilities

I didn't come here to learn English

Enough! I'm done with this English Vinglish!

Aunty don't do that... don't give up now

Just 3-4 classes left to go...

What more will I learn in 3-4 days?

Please inform them...

I'm quitting

Aunty...please...

just finish what you started..!

You Should finish what you started right?

I want to finish...

what I started long ago...

being a mother to my children

I am looking for Professor David

Right here!

Hi, I'm David...

Hi... I'm Radha, Shashi's niece

This is Shashi's niece...

so good to meet you

I have some bad news for you

Shashi's not gonna be able to make it to class anymore

No...she has to take her exam!

I know...her family has come down from India...

and we're busy with my sister's wedding...

I'll give you my card...

you have her call me

Bonjour!

How are you?

Radha...?

Shashi here?

No she isn't here...

I came to talk to David about it...

she's not going to take class any more...

Why? Exam very important for Shashi

I know...my sister is getting married and...

her family has come down from India, so unfortunately...

Can I ask for telephone number?

Ladoo sampling!

- Kevin...try one... - Thank you...

This is incredible...

I could get married again and again for this

To you...to you...again and again

Wow..! Shashi Aunty it's amazing!

You know Kevin...these are the best ladoos you will ever eat

I totally agree

And my wife, she was born to make ladoos...

I just gave you a compliment...

you were born to make ladoos!

Manu... we can put marigolds here...

and jasmine there...

and the other flower arrangements...

Mama...José is calling you...

Aunty...you were not born only to make ladoos

Sagar come here...

Salman why don't you tell me the story of your favourite film

My favourite movie is...

Sex and City

It is story of 4 sexy girls...

talking of sex and walking on the city

Very pretty

Sir...I Iike the Ravishment film very very much

Ravishment is not a actor...

he's a god!

He can remove the underwear of the superman...

he can catch a bullet with his nose...

Granny... I will dance to the 'dhinka chika' song

Sagar... dance to this song instead...

What a boring song!

Sagar it's awesome!

Sapna, come with me!

My sweet pampered favourite bride

She loves and desires the moon

My sweet pampered favourite bride

She loves and desires the moon

My God given blessed child

Angelic beauty of the Gods

I hope to see my favourite student tomorrow...

Trying...David sir...

No trying vying Shashi

Taking an exam is not a matter of life and death...

it's about the joy of telling yourself that you have done it

Shashi madam...

Last day of class...

we really miss you

Speech ready no madam?

Coming tomorrow no madam?

The wedding is tomorrow... afternoon...

No problem madam!

Tomorrow exam morning... 1 hour exam...

Iike that only you come... Iike that only you go!

Shashi please come

I am failing tomorrow and I am here

Shashi you must come...

One cup of coffee maybe?

Aunty...he really likes you!

Do you also...?

It's ok... it happens...

Radha...

I don't need love...

what I really need is...

some respect!

Will you help me...

one last time?

I want to take the exam tomorrow

Oh listen...take care of her

She is delicate blossom

She is precious

She is a rare one

Come all dance along

Let's drown in joy

To this happy song

Her eyes... they speak

They tease... they sneak

into the world of dreams

all bright and gold and green!

Here goes the shy blushing bride

She sways to her beloved's charms

Magic in her dark kohl eyes

I come to America...

I want to learn English...

To get a better job...

I want to learn better English...

to become the better person...

I can then go to college...

I didn't know why I wanted to learn English...

Pakistani girl Chinese girl...

No... come tomorrow

I teach all America Spanish!

Where's Shashi?

The ladoos have to be taken out...

...need to be gift wrapped

Chill mom...people are going to love the ladoo gift pack

Shashi aunty is amazing

- I wish mom had some of that talent - Yeah right!

Who do you fancy...

American guys or Indian?

Crap it's your mum..!

Chill...she won't understand

So what's your boyfriend's name?

I don't have one...do you?

No...

Aunty its already 8.30

Don't forget... we need to go to the beauty salon

Let me help you with that

Bring the other tray

Manu aunty...come quickly!

Where is Sagar?

Aunty...we can buy them on the way back...

Yes Shashi...

there's an Indian sweet shop near by...

don't worry...

Now no one will get to taste Aunty's ladoos!

Come here.

How many times have I told you to behave?

Didn't I warn you?

Will you do it again?

Will you?

Stop it

I will make fresh ladoos again...

all over again?

all that trouble again Shashi!

Yes...

I will

Excuse me... please help me with that...

Satish...I’ll get it done

It's ok...what to do!

Aunty...

we need to leave...

What's the point if I fail in my favourite subject...

and pass in the other?

Satish look after them...

I've heard so much about your wife's food...ladoos?

She loves cooking...

And I love eating!

Thank you for coming

Congratulations!

Hi Radha!

Hi - I bought flower

Thank you

Yu Son!

Hello!

You are looking very...correct!

Thank you very very much for calling us to come

Can't understand how he got through the English exam

Where is Shashi?

Shashi aunty is getting ready...

May I go helping?

No, she’ll be here soon... thank you

God knows how she also got through the exam

What you say?

I say I love you

Shashi! Oh you look so beautiful!

Shashi madam...we missed you today

What a speech I gave...

What a speech!

I not understand one word

Rama bhai also...superb english!

Don't call me Rama bai...

that is my servant's name in India!

Oh Shashi you look so beautiful...

Thank you...you too!

David sir!

Thank god Radha invited all of us to the wedding

I couldn't let you leave without meeting me

Thank you so much for coming

Shashi...what are you doing?

The wedding is about to begin...

Satish uncle...

Satish...this is David Sir...

Udumbke...

Eva...

Salman...Yu Son...

Ramamurthy... - Nice to meet you.

Laurent...

Nice to meet you

They are my close friends

Shashi, it's time for the ceremony

To my darling daughter Meera and my dear son Kevin...

How I wish Anil was here

When Meera was going through her troubled teens...

she was 14...

she was only 14 years old...

when she came in fuming and asked us...

'Why did you give birth to me?'

She was so angry with life...

that she was furious that we gave birth to her

without asking for her permission!

I will answer that today Meera

You were born...

so your dad and I could share compete happiness

"You were born so you could bring happiness into our lives..."

I am so sorry I didn't take your permission

Love you both sweethearts!

God bless both of you always

Son... you just got lucky!

But fortune smiles on those who embrace it's offerings...

so... love each other

And son...

leave me and your mother alone!

It's time for us to focus on each other

Shashi Aunty...your turn

Yes... come on

Aunty

Sorry... my wife's English is...

not very good so...

May I?

Meera...

Kevin...

this marriage is a...

Oops sorry... I started in Hindi

This marriage is a

beautiful thing

It is the most

special friendship...

friendship of two people

who are equal

Life is a long journey

Meera, sometimes you will feel

you are less

Kevin, sometimes you will also

feel you are less than Meera

Try to help each other

to feel equal

It will be nice

Sometimes...

married couple don't even know

how the other is feeling

So... how they will help the other?

It means marriage is finished?

No

That is the time

you have to help yourself

Nobody can help you better than you

If you do that...

you will return back feeling equal

your friendship will return back...

your life will be beautiful

Meera...Kevin...

maybe you’ll very busy...

but have family...

son...daughter...

in this big world...

your small little world

It will make you feel so good

family...

family can never be...

never be judgmental!

family will never...

put you down...

will never make you feel small

family is the only one

who will never laugh at your weaknesses

family is the only place

where you will always get

love and respect

That's all Meera and Kevin...

I wish you all the best

Thank you

Well Shashi...

you don't 'return back', you just return...

and you missed a few 'a's and 'the's...

else you passed with distinction!

Shashi aunty you were amazing!

Yes... I’m so proud of you

Do you want me to help?

Bring the other tray

Next time you speak in English in front of mama...

please think... she can talk better than you!

David Sir... ladoo!

Thank you... I have some thing for you!

When you don't like yourself...

you tend to dislike everything connected to you

New things seem to be more attractive

When you learn to love yourself...

then the same old life...

starts looking new...

starts looking nice

Thank you...

for teaching me...

how to love myself!

Thank you for making me...

feel good about myself

Thank you so much!

Ladoo...

Broke the French heart, didn't you?

Shashi...

Do you...

still love me?

If I didn't...

why would I give you two ladoos?

And...

good choice!

Her eyes... they speak

They tease... they sneak

into the world of dreams

all bright and gold and green!

Here goes the shy blushing bride

She sways to her beloved's charms

Magic in her dark kohl eyes

What newspaper would you like sir?

New York Times please

And you ma'am?

The New York...

sorry...do you have any Hindi newspaper?

No, sorry

It's ok...thank you.