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6 o'clock already?

I set the alarm for 5:45

I don't feel like getting up.

Get up!

We won't have any company on our morning walk.

I hope I'm not falling sick.

Didn't I tell you to take it easy? You keep working all the time!

The party is tomorrow.

I need every ounce of strength I can muster.

I can always rest later!

But you need to last through the celebration!

Is it worth it exerting yourself...

...and running a temperature?

Thanks!

You always begin the day with such positivity!

Will you at least check for a fever?

On me! Not you!

What?

Cold! Like the snow in Shimla!

Thank God! I get nervous every time you open your mouth to speak!

Why?

Remember when we went to see Annasaheb in hospital?

You told his daughter “Your father won't survive! Call your husband!”

Poor soul passed away!

So I spoke the truth!

Yeah. But why do you always...

Enough! Get ready! The Shimla of Pune awaits!

I...have a question for her.

What?

What kind of music do you listen to?

Hymns, for all you care!

C'mon!

C'mon!

Hi Grandpa!

Keep it down!

It's Siddharth!

How are you two?

Super! Did you receive my letter?

I did. Hey Grandpa, tell me...

What single malt should I bring you?

15 year old Glen or a 12 year old Singleton?

I'm 75 years old!

I can't afford such an old one!

Any other will do just fine.

Siddharth...what time is it there?

It's evening now. I'm about to head for the airport.

Heading straight to Pune once I arrive!

OK. I'm hanging up now.

OK. Hi to Grandma!

Every time he calls...

...do you have to ask what time it is?

Don't object to everything I say like the Censor Board!

Tell me what he said!

Hogwash!

What?

Wait up! Why are you running?

Gimme a minute!

Hello Siddhu!

What time is your flight?

So I've planned the charade!

I've lied to Mom and Dad that a photographer's meeting me at the circle.

But once they see you guys waiting there...

...they'll be forced to go together to Grandpa's!

Great! Did you speak to Viju Uncle?

He'll be there too!

I lied to Mom and Dad too.

Said I'm meeting a friend for a parcel.

I'm just nervous about the synchronization.

Don't worry, we'll manage. I'll keep you posted on Whatsapp.

Tanu, I can't wait to see the shock on their faces!

I'm sick of the excuses they make.

They keep avoiding each other!

I know! Well, I got a flight to catch...

I'm making a Whatsapp group for the family.

I need a good name.

Golden Jubilee? Family Rocks? What do I call it?

Katta! As in ‘hangout’!

Family Katta! Cool! Done!

I'm changing...

Cha...sorry! Come in!

Your shot's ready Madam.

Hey! Don't call me "Madam"

Sorry! C'mon Tanviji!

Kunal, don't bore me! What's my scene?

Same old tragic one.

Really? Then where are my tears?

Waiting for you on set!

The director is going to start screaming.

OK let’s go.

C'mon.

Kunal!

Oh yeah!

Take me through the scene.

You see the hero.

You approach him.

He leaves without a word. You shed copious tears.

And the dolly moves in...

Rohan, we're ready!

Hurry up! We're losing the sun!

Where's the glycerin?

Make-up!

Give her some tears!

Akash!

Don't speak Akash!

Don't go Akash!

Akash!

Guess what?

I saw your grand daughter on TV the other day...

She was crying so bitterly...

...that I began to weep too!

My wife is so addicted to her show that...

...she gets super-glued to her chair!

She'll be here tomorrow.

For our 50th anniversary.

Really?

Make sure you introduce us!

What time should we come over?

No! My wife will chop me up!

I'll invite you next year.

This time it's strictly family!

Is your grandson coming from the US?

Yeah. He's on his way already.

He's driving here with Bal once he lands.

How old is his baby?

Are you kidding? He doesn't have a baby.

He's single! In fact he's still our baby!

But 'Bal' means baby!

I know that.

That's what I'm saying.

Got your hearing aid?

Yeah!

'Bal' is our oldest son!

Who are you calling old?

I said oldest! Oldest!

Oh...

His name is Nishikant. ‘Bal’ is only a nickname.

Didn't I suggest my brother's grand daughter for your grandson?

I can fly her down from Indore tomorrow.

We can set them up!

Not this time! Didn't I say it's strictly family?

We see our friends all the time.

It's for family that we need appointments!

See you!

Yup! See you!

So...is your youngest daughter Manju coming too?

Yeah she is.

After six whole years!

You've been in touch over the phone obviously?

No!

When I cut off, its for good!

Malati insisted on inviting her.

I had no choice!

Let's go.

Why did you tell him you haven't seen Manju in six years?

More gossip for them to relish!

They're my friends! I can't hide the truth from them.

And it's you that needs to hold her tongue!

What did I do now?

I'll tell you!

What?

Don't start pestering Viju about getting married!

Am I crazy? He's almost 50...

There's no guarantee with you!

You might hook him up on his 60th birthday!

You talk rubbish!

Let me tell YOU something.

Don't ask Veena about her health.

Or she'll start her “What's wrong with me?”

“If I wasn't healthy could I have toiled so much?”

"I've been toiling ever since I got married!"

Who uses the word 'toil" anymore?

Hurry, the phone's ringing!

Quickly!

Hey!

Coming!

Hello?

Ma!

Yeah!

It's me, Viju!

Yes Viju!

I'll be there by 11 am tomorrow!

OK.

When are the others coming?

I have no idea! Call Bal and ask him!

He'll pick you up from the bus stand!

No thank you! Bal will take forever!

I'm picking up the usual stuff.

Any special requests?

Not really but...the tamarind is really amazing there.

Tamarind it is!

Malati! Dried shrimp! - Oh and dried shrimp!

And tell Bhai I got really good dried shrimp this time!

He found some!

Aren't they expensive now?

As long as they're not sold in carats, I can afford them!

I'll sign off now.

Come safely!

He's on his way.

The milkman is here!

Tell him we need more milk tomorrow!

Or he'll drop only two packs!

Yeah.

About tomorrow...

I remember!

Tomorrow you need four packs of milk. Here!

Yes, yes, four...

That's not all! Fresh paneer...

...butter...pudding and hung curd!

All that!?

Hung curd for sweet buttermilk.

Butter for chicken.

Paneer for gulabjamuns.

Makes them fluffy! Got it?

Got it! But I don't get how you got it!

I've been hearing that all week!

Grandma, don't worry! I'll bring everything tomorrow!

Off I go!

I have my work cut out for me...

The milkman has memorized everything!

He better have! That's how things get done!

Why didn't you just order a buffalo?

What!?

Are you setting up a dairy? You really overdo things!

Big deal! Didn't we decide the menu together?

When did we agree on so much dairy?

You're so forgetful!

I'm forgetful? “I'm forgetful!”

Where are you taking the tongs?

“I'm forgetful!”

What if the milk spills over?

That milkman was lecturing me!

You can't do anything in the kitchen.

He was teasing me with his cycle bell!

Here, have tea.

Tea?

Here, have these.

Nope.

Have some!

I don't want any.

Don't sulk.

Grandma! Grandpa!

Hi!

Isn't it your wedding anniversary tomorrow?

Yes my dear! - Yes!

I have a surprise for you!

What is it?

I'm making a greeting card for you!

Wow! That's a real surprise!

Now give your grandpa a little kiss.

Today you get a flying kiss, tomorrow a proper one!

OK!

But I want one today! Wait!

Wait!

Manju! Wait!

Don't we have a lot to do today?

There's a lot to be done!

The linen needs changing.

Mineral water to be ordered.

Sodas, cold drinks... and the cobwebs!

Pandhari isn't even here!

What are you doing? That's Pandhari’s job!

I don't' like the way he works!

The fool doesn't even cover the floor with newspapers.

I haven't let a single cobweb fall!

That's because all the cobwebs are over there!

Where?

There! See?

Oh! They've made new cobwebs.

So soon?

These spiders are fast builders.

They beat all the big developers in Pune!

Bhai! What are you doing? Let me do it!

Let Pandhari do it!

No!

What do you mean?

You can't even look up properly!

I'll be fine!

Suit yourself! C'mon Pandhari! There's so much to do.

Watch out or you'll have to wear a neck-guard again!

Ma'am?

There's a problem!

Fight with your wife again?

Not that!

My daughter has a marriage proposal!

Isn't that a good thing?

Not that! They're coming to check her out.

How will they marry without checking each other out?

Not that!

Then what the hell is it!?

They're coming tomorrow.

I need the day off to go to Wai!

You idiot!

Why didn't you find another day? We planned this months ago!

It's not that! The groom is from Dubai.

He's come all the way.

My plans are going to go off!

Ma'am...hear me out.

Don't be angry!

I have to feed 12 people tomorrow!

Breakfast, lunch, tea, and dinner!

Call me after breakfast...

...and I'll be here right away!

Are you some local God...

...to materialise immediately?

It's not that!

Don't jump on the boy because he works in Dubai.

Do a background check!

Don't nod so much! Your head will come loose!

Go out and fetch these!

Take this money. And I won't leave you yet.

You have to work all day today!

You'll be busy till the evening!

Coleslaw...

Coriander, not coleslaw!

Coriander, potatoes...

Oh God!

Bhai!

What's wrong?

Help! My limbs are stuck!

Oh God! Pandhari come here!

Help me release his limbs!

Slowly! Slowly!

Straighten them carefully.

They're brittle.

You'll break them!

Help him up! On the stool.

Bhai, what a mess you've made!

This looks like a mess to you?

Are you blind? These are vintage photographs!

Do you know what 'vintage' means?

Yeah...old and tattered!

I caught them when I done the loft!

You DID the loft you bumpkin!

And you didn't ‘caught’ them, you ‘found’ them!

Enough school!

Did you need to sit cross-legged like Gandhi...

and sort through these photos right now?

You were on a wheelchair three months ago.

Stop bringing up the wheelchair everyday!

I only used it for a few months.

And it was better than being bedridden.

He's referring to my sciatica...

...when I was bedridden for fifteen days!

He thinks he took such good care of his wife!

You two carry on. I'm leaving.

See that? You've pampered him!

Pampered him?

In fact I just scolded him!

He's off tomorrow.

He's off tomorrow!?

How will we get things done!?

I'll cook. Our daughters-in-law will do the rest.

What about the dishes?

Siddharth! Apparently the men in America...

...love doing the dishes!

You're great!

Is he an engineer or a waiter? But why is he not coming?

Make up your mind!

On the one hand you keep doing his job.

Yet you're upset when he doesn't show up!

I can do without him!

Maybe, but he's always there when we need help.

A sharp tongue but a soft heart.

Who me?

HE has the soft heart! YOU have the sharp tongue!

I have a sharp tongue? Me? - Of course!

Get the phone!

Clean this up!

Ma! It's Sujata. How are you?

Good! Lots to do! Come soon!

Need any help from your daughters-in-law?

Come here first!

I can only speak for myself though.

Can't promise that the other one will be of any help!

Never mind. Do you even know their plans?

No idea...

I mean...I was going to call them.

But I'm caught up with Siddhu's arrival...

Siddhu's getting really good marriage proposals!

That's great! But do a thorough check up.

You don't want him marrying a long lost cousin!

That's funny Ma!

Now call Veena and figure out your plans.

OK. I'll see you.

Same old story...

Why should I call Veena every single time?

Ma gives me the responsibility as the elder one.

But why cant she ask her sometimes?

She's hale and hearty!

So don't call!

She keeps fiddling with her mobile!

I'm the one who keeps calling everyone!

Why is it always our job to keep in touch?

Has anyone forced you?

I won't call this time! I'm serious!

Ma feels everyone should make plans together.

But shouldn't the others feel the same?

Veena's been on a status trip ever since Tanu bought a car!

It's true that debutantes in Hindi shows...

...get fifteen thousand a day.

But why are you taking all the credit?

Why are you strutting like a peacock?

Hey!

I heard Tanu and that actor Sooraj...

Who cares? Haven't we decided to go alone?

Why are you going on and on?

I was going to suggest that we all get a common gift for them .

But Veena's status has gone up!

Of course that doesn't change her taste!

No, our tastes won't match at all.

So I decided not to take the lead.

Then don't!

Why do you always nod your head at everything?

As the eldest daughter-in-law, I'll be the scapegoat!

It's such a pain to be the eldest anything.

You have to take the fall every time!

I'm calling her! For the last time!

You're a piece of work!

Veena, it's me!

Oh my god Sumedha! How are you?

Pack-up was quite late last night?

Veena, it's me Sujata! Who's Sumedha? What pack-up?

Oh, sorry. I thought you were Tanu’s co-star Sooraj’s mom.

Isn't he Punjabi?

Yeah but his mother is Maharashtrian!

I thought it was her.

So...what's up?

Not much. Ma wanted to know how everyone's arriving...

...what's the plan...

Tanu has a night shift tomorrow.

We'll leave as soon as she wraps.

I'm so sorry we can't go together.

I told Ma the same thing!

Siddhu will land at dawn.

We'll pick him up and...

No problem! Do that!

By the way...

Did you pick something for Ma and Bhai?

Just making sure we don't repeat gifts!

Nothing yet.

Tanu is so busy!

Yet Deepak insists she choose the gift!

We told Siddhu the same thing!

So that Ma and Bhai get a gift from America.

Well you can buy everything from the malls here...

No need to buy from America!

Are you bringing any food?

Of course! I made some dough for sweets already!

Then I'll just get something from the store!

See you tomorrow. Oh and won't you convey to Bal?

What?

My regards of course!

Sure...

Hang on! What is this about America?

Weren't we buying something here?

Of course!

But she said Tanvi's buying a gift so I had to counter.

You're unbelievable!

I shouldn't have lied about the dough.

Now she'll buy snacks and I'll be kneading all day!

You want to be the perfect eldest?

Then work at it!

I'm doomed!

Let me see...

Here.

What's so funny?

Turn this way.

There's a sticker on your cheek.

You can pass off as a return gift.

Stop being childish. Help me!

Sure!

For Bal! A blood pressure monitor!

Tell him to check it 10 times a day.

Money for Viju.

To buy a computer for his shelter in Shrivardhan.

Good idea.

A tie for Deepak.

Gift vouchers for Veena. She loves to shop!

Now she wont bug Deepak for money!

See these?

What do you think?

Lovely!

Earrings for Tanvi. They're mine, actually.

And a gold chain for Siddharth.

Wow!

Here's what I have for those two.

CDs of Marathi songs.

Wow! That's a good idea!

And what's this?

This?

What? It's just something...

For whom?

You know exactly for whom!

Manju. And our son-in-law.

We never gave her a wedding gift!

It's something to remember me by.

I don't want to die before giving her this gift.

Don't be morbid! Give her what you want!

This money is for Sujata. And my diary...

...of recipes from the last 50 years.

“Hope your cooking improves!”

You actually wrote that?

Of course not!

By the way if Sujata offers to make fish curry...

...don't encourage her like you did last time!

Remember that!

Just say "You're always so busy in Mumbai!"

"Let Malati do the cooking!"

Understood?

Understood!

She loves to cook...

but she's all over the place.

In her curries the fish sinks and the bones float to the top!

If we eat that, we'll lose our taste for fish.

You don't care about people...

...as much as you do about curry!

Me? I'm the one bringing everyone together!

It's you that's...

Me? What did I do?

Not spoken to your own daughter...

...for six whole years!

Don’t you forget. This is much more than a celebration.

It’s time they face each other.

There's a lot I need to hear...

And a lot I have to say!

Can't Manju come alone?

Why do you have such a grudge against him?

I don't like...

This topic is closed!

What was the deal?

Forget the past, keep an open mind, and welcome everyone lovingly!

Haven't we worked on this for the last three months?

Right? Now go to sleep...

What's happening?

Turn it down, she's on the phone!

See you tomorrow!

Was that Sooraj on the phone?

His mother sent fresh oysters for you!

Who told her I like oysters?

I did, obviously!

You're the limit!

Mama, you shouldn't have!

Tanu, we can guess what's going on between you two!

Gossip doesn't start out of thin air.

Please...

We can read your face when you speak to him on the phone.

And we don't care what caste he is either!

Sooraj is good-looking, comes from a good home...

and he's well-settled!

The press thinks we're married! You want to start too?

There's no hurry. You're not a burden on us!

Whatever! What's the plan tomorrow?

No plan. We leave for Pune in the morning.

What? We won't receive Siddhu at the airport?

Tanu don't start something new.

Don't you want to rest?

What rest Mama?

I've already told Sujata that you have the night shift...

...and you're shooting till dawn.

Quit using me as your alibi!

Tanu, it's decided! OK?

Wait!

Never mind. Goodnight Tanu!

Oh God!

It’s your cramp again!

Come here!

It’s here!

Why are you welcoming it? Do something!

Turn this way.

Keep your leg limp below the knee.

Relax.

It's shooting up!

No...no...no, it'll disappear.

You'll be alright.

You'll be fine.

There it goes...

Going...going...gone!

You know exactly how to make it better!

Yup.

It's true, your hands do the trick.

Let me see.

What?

Your hand.

Why?

Show me your hand! Sit here!

Happy Anniversary!

I wanted to say it first!

Nah!

So say it now.

Nah!

What do you mean "Nah!"?

Shall we say it together?

One, two, three...

Happy 50th anniversary!

50 years you've been with me...

Don’t you leave my side!

Yes.

We used to be so curious...

...about our palms being read.

Where did all that curiosity go?

Do we stop being curious when we're old?

No way!

Let's just say that the questions have changed!

Will my arthritis be cured?

What's my cholesterol?

Do I need bypass surgery?

Old age is about showing your hands to a doctor, not a palmist!

Not entirely.

We could ask about our kids future.

No, their future is in their hands. Our hands are free now.

Don't say that.

Isn't today a day of great joy for us?

It sure is.

Close your eyes.

Go on!

Why?

Hey! Where did Malati go?

I'm right here!

What's up?

Wait!

Why have you asked me to close my eyes? Wait!

Why have you asked me to close my eyes?

Don't open them just yet!

What's happening?

Now open them!

What's this?

The gifts you gave me for each anniversary.

You've still got them?

Of course!

You're amazing!

Look...

This is the betel nut you gave me on our first anniversary...

...then this coin...

...then a two-rupee note, then a five-rupee note.

Then a ten, then a twenty...

...See this fifty-rupee note!

What's this empty envelope?

Yes. That...was the year Manju ran away!

It was the day before.

We just had tea and bread that day.

See what else you gave me...

...One year you gave me this.

Then this necklace...

...these bracelets...

These earrings!

This shows how our love increased.

It shows how our income increased!

What's this? A hat!

Yes. It's the one you wore at our wedding!

Really?

Let me see. You look good

Don't I?

And me?

What's this?

Ah, ah, ah! Not for you!

Yours are sugar-free.

Give those to your son-in-law!

Let me enjoy my 50th anniversary!

YOUR anniversary?

Ours!

So you actually bought separate gifts?

We used to do everything together!

Everything's changed, Siddhu.

What could have gone so wrong...

A lot!

Let's not get into it.

When Deepak wanted to buy a flat in Andheri...

...he asked you're dad for money.

And we didn't have any?

It's not about the money!

His money was rotting in the bank.

But he didn't help his own brother!

I know!

I had to ask her parents.

They don't involve us in anything!

There's no trust!

Only when it's time to borrow!

But Papa...

Stay out of this!

I'm sick of being the eldest!

He did a lot for us, growing up...

...but how long do I carry the burden of gratitude?

Just because I’m not as qualified...

...they thought I’ll be a loser all my life!

But we’re doing great now, right?

I worked day and night...

...to look after my siblings!

I got hypertension at the age of thirty.

Did they forget?

A single "no" and I’m the bad guy!

No thanks. I don't need your help. Or your pity!

I used to wake up at dawn and trudge all the way to Trombay!

Such hard days we’ve seen!

Sorry! I shouldn't have brought it up!

Four milk packets.

Paneer.

Butter.

And hung curd?

Right here. All done.

Namaste Grandpa. All delivered!

That's her problem!

Hello? Baby tai here!

Hi Baby tai!

Don’t “hi” me! You don’t have a shred of shame!

Celebrating your anniversary without me?

That too your 50th!

Well, it’s just family...

Zip it! Not a word!

What do you mean “close family”?

Your older sister doesn’t count as family?

You got engaged in my living room!

Did you forget?

Where were your children back then?

How could I have children back then?

Ask Bhai if he’s avoiding me to save a few pegs of Scotch!

If you insist!

What's she asking?

She's asking about your health!

What's wrong with me?

Tell him I’m going to tell all his old friends...

...about that debacle on your wedding night!

I'll tell him!

What did she say?

She said she'll tell your friends about...

...your goof-up on our wedding night.

Hanging up!

Your sister is out of control.

She's upset.

By the way, Happy Anniversary!

She didn't even let me thank her!

Baby tai is a loose cannon!

All you sisters are the same.

And all you brothers are cry babies.

Hi Bhai, It's Baba!

Yes Baby.

I meant Baba!

It's Baba saheb!

I told you my brother will call!

Yeah

How many years since your wedding?

50!

Wow!

Well, my only contribution was...

...staying alive!

You were always sickly, though.

I didn't think you would go this far!

We thought about visiting.

But you have to stand in queue... make a reservation...

Forget it! It's not easy anymore!

Vasanti wanted to send a bouquet.

Really, flowers?

But to find a florist...

...and to bargain...

Forget it! It's not easy anymore!

Bhalu suggested getting a a nice kurta for you...

...and a sari for Malati.

But to get the right size...

...find a courier...

Forget it! You know it's not easy anymore!

Will you at least say ‘Happy Anniversary’?

Can you manage that?

Yes. Happy Anniversary!

Thank you! Did Siddhu reach safely?

He did. We’re on our way now.

We're at Lonavla. At a rest stop.

Grandpa, Happy Anniversary!

Ask them where they are.

Lonavala already!

Good!

Bhai, can I talk to Ma?

Yeah.

Here!

Ma! Happy wedding anniversary!

Look, just have tea or coffee there.

Don't eat anything on the way.

Have a hot breakfast here!

OK.

Ask him to get chikki!

Oh C’mon!

Your father wants some chikki.

We're waiting. Come soon.

Should I hang up?

Why did you say that? What if they drive recklessly?

If only they were the kind to follow our every word!

You shouldn't have rushed them.

I did not!

Never ever ask someone to drive in a hurry!

All right! I’ll call them back. Or else 'll never hear the last of it!

Hello Bal, it’s Ma.

What's wrong?

Come in time for breakfast, but don’t hurry unnecessarily.

Understood? Come soon...but don't drive fast!

"Come soon, but don't drive fast!"

What does one make of that?

Let it be!

Be quiet!

Hello, Bal?

Yeah!

It's me again! I said something stupid...

I said come soon but don't drive too fast.

But how can you reach soon if you don’t drive fast?

So instead, drive fast and reach soon.

What are you...

Sorry! I meant drive slowly and reach quickly!

Ma, what are you...

No, no, no...

No...no...listen to me

Drive slowly and take your sweet time...

...but you better make it for breakfast!

“Make it for breakfast?”

Hold on!

Tell him yourself!

Bal... Bhai here!

Whatever is going on Bhai?

Your mother is batty!

Leave slowly. Drive slowly. Reach slowly.

Breakfast can go to hell!

What’s wrong with you!?

You've ruined my mood!

What’s the big deal?

You and your celebration!

Breakfast breakfast breakfast!

Would it matter if they skipped breakfast?

All right! Should I beg your forgiveness?

You do this every time!

I'm leaving!

Where are you going now?

What do you care?

Wait up! I’m coming with you.

Your bill! Your bill!

Don't just stand there, put that down!

Near the fridge.

Gently!

It's too heavy for us.

Yes Grandma!

You got everything? - Yes, everything...the cold drinks too.

How much?

Here.

What about the change?

Later!

Let him keep it!

What's wrong?

What happened?

My jaw hurts!

Sit down.

Sit here.

I'll get you some water.

You're unbelievable!

Why did you ask for the chikki?

You cant even chew. You're too old!

Have some water.

Slowly!

Feel better?

They say if you grind your teeth at this age they wear out much quicker.

Wear out quickly...

Our life will wear out at this rate.

It's not fair.

No biting...no chewing...

...just swallow!

As if life is only meant to be swallowed.

Why do you sound so depressing?

Get up. There's so much to do!

Get up!

Don't think of anything else today.

You haven't even bathed yet.

I'll run a bath for you.

I'll put some cologne in it. You'll feel great!

What did we read in that book?

"When bathing, think only of bathing. Nothing else!"

Go to the bathroom.

I'll bring your towel and clothes.

Give me a minute!

Here, take this.

Here.

Why this?

Put it in the water. You'll smell great!

Have a bath.

By the time you’re done, the food will be ready!

Soon the doorbell will ring and everyone will pour in!

“Grandma! Grandpa! Bhai! Ma!”

"Congratulations! Happy Anniversary!"

Like fireworks!

Just you wait!

Tanu, look at the time.

We're going to be late!

Just a little longer.

Hey...

Isn't that Bal's car?

Yeah!

Isn't it?

Sujata and Siddharth are there too.

Is that Viju?

How much for that? - Six rupees.

Viju Uncle!

Be right there!

So that’s the photographer you were talking about!

You knew they were going to be here.

You lied to us!

I didn’t have to send a packet to anyone.

What was the point?

What do you mean? So all of us can go together!

How's it going? - Fine!

Scoot in!

When did you reach?

Half an hour ago.

Done bonding? Should we go?

C’mon!

How's America?

Bhai, can you check the salt please?

What's wrong Bhai?

Are you giddy?

Are you giddy? I’ll get you some water.

Have some water. You'll feel better.

Here. Drink up.

Open your mouth.

Look at me.

Grandma! Where are you?

Grandma! Grandpa! Happy Anniversary!

Is he sleeping?

I'll be back in the evening. Don’t cut the cake without me!

Grandma! Grandpa!

Open the door! Quick!

Grandpa, quick!

Open the door, Ma!

Where did they go?

Grandma, Grandpa we're here!

Quick!

Bhai!

Viju Uncle call them!

Grandma!

Open the door! Quick!

Grandma!

Grandma!

Where's Grandpa?

Lets go find him!

How can he be hiding on his anniversary?

Ma, your blessings.

Where's Bhai hiding?

Hiding? Or feeling bashful?

Grandpa!

Must be in here!

I'm ready to shoot!

He's not in here!

How about that room?

You don't look good...and where's Bhai?

He's nowhere to be seen.

I've been waiting with my camera!

Is he in the shower?

He's usually dressed by 7 AM!

Bhai! Come out as you are!

That will make for a great photo!

Don't forget your towel!

Why don't you settle down?

Relax.

You must be tired.

Let me at least take a look at you.

Siddharth!

I'm looking at you after five years!

E-mails and photos are never enough.

And what have you done to your hair?

Grandma, five years is a long time!

He must be washing his hair with mineral water everyday!

I don't need it!

You have more serious needs!

Manju Aunty!

There there.

Are you going to stay angry with your mother?

It was never anger, Ma.

Your parents are allowed to act like children sometimes.

It's up to you to be be more forgiving.

I should control myself.

If I break down today I won't be able to stop.

Come...

Come in, Akhilesh ji!

Meet the happy family!

Viju, I can speak a little Marathi.

And please don't add ‘ji’. Call me Akhilesh!

OK.

My name is long enough.

...Akhilesh Shrivastava.

Don't add ‘ji’...

It's unnecessary!

It's just that...

...you Hindi-speakers have the habit of adding ‘ji’.

This is an age old complex with Marathi people.

Gupte becomes the informal ‘Guptya’.

But Gupta turns into a formal Gupta ji.

Guilty!

This is my elder brother Bal.

Nishikant.

That's my younger brother Deepak.

And this is Viju!

Oh yeah! I already know Viju!

I've been to their place.

Don't look at me like that!

Ma asked me to check on Manju!

This is my elder daughter-in-law Sujata.

The younger, Veena.

And our grandchildren...

Siddharth and Tanvi!

Grandma, we're Facebook friends.

Great! Looks like everybody is friends on Facebook.

And this is our mother!

Yes! Malati Sabnis, my great mother-in-law!

I'm an ordinary homemaker.

You have no idea how great you are!

I'm sorry I used the informal 'you'.

But I love how Marathi people are so informal with their mothers.

Your idea to get everyone together on this occasion is fantastic!

By the way, where's the antagonist of our love story?

What?

I meant Bhai... where did he go?

Ma, have you sent him on an errand again?

No. Let me...

...call him.

Look! Everyone's here!

Look how they tricked us!

They said they'll arrive separately but they all came together.

Why does Ma look so depressed?

I thought so too.

I think she's exhausted with the planning.

Grandma!

Grandma!

I'm so hungry!

We came hungry because you insisted!

Whats his problem?

He has to take his medicine. I do too!

Lets go take our medicines now.

Coming.

Go on... take all your pills.

Actually...I think I want to change.

Don't you want to change?

I do.

Well come on then!

Coming. We'll be right out.

Siddharth?

Yeah!

When did you arrive?

5 AM.

When did you leave from Indore?

Last night.

You made good time!

Viju Uncle...

The house looks different now, doesn't it?

Yeah.

And the paint is new!

There used to be a sofa here.

Grandma made porridge for me once...

and I dropped it all over the sofa!

Grandpa made me recite the alphabet 50 times!

Wonderful! So you know your way to Z?

Good one!

Siddhu, Siddhu!

Calm down you two!

They're still children!

Why don't you settle down?

Yeah.

I'll show you to your room.

Manju! To the garden! Quick!

Look at all the flowers on the Madhumalati tree!

They're so pretty!

I'm letting go of the bicycle! Ride slowly!

Don't let go Bhai! I'm afraid!

You crashed!

Don't cry! You're fine!

Why did you let go?

Bhai! First prize!

First prize in creative writing?

I knew you're good at spinning tales my little Manju!

So!

The Manju boycott seems to be lifted.

What's it to us?

If the supreme command orders, we follow.

I'm telling you. I'm sure Bal already knew she was coming.

You really didn't know?

About what?

About Manju and Akhilesh coming today.

If I knew, wouldn't I have told you?

You expect me to believe you?

Really! Must you always suspect me?

I'm sorry! Forget it!

By the way... he doesn't look much older than you.

What do you mean? He's a full three years older than me!

And why do you keep bringing up my age?

OK...OK he looks older! Take your pills.

Water!

Come over. And bring him along too.

Shall we serve breakfast?

I'll help!

Did you see that? Veena did not budge!

Don't worry, we'll do it ourselves.

My God! Ma made so many different things!

Aren't we all fussy eaters?

Yeah, but it's amazing that she remembered everyone's favourite dishes.

Wait... that's for Siddhu!

I'm sorry!

Semolina?

For Deepak and Tanvi.

Flat bread?

Must be for the son-in-law.

I'll take it.

We're leaving tonight!

If anyone asks, say that Tanvi has a shoot in the morning.

Wow! Rice flakes with dried shrimp!

Grandma! Grandpa! Come on out!

Come already!

Everyone got what they wanted?

Yeah. Grandma, sit here.

Is Bhai still having a bath?

No...he's a little tired.

He's lying down...he just took his medicine.

Have your breakfast....he'll be out soon.

My Manju was always bold.

So was he.

Not Bal! He was the timid one.

Timid and stubborn!

So Tanu, you're very busy with shoots?

Don't ask! She has so many offers!

Her show is so popular!

And her on-screen romance with Sooraj!

We met Vidhu Vinod Chopra at a party the other day!

He was all praises for her!

But...

Vidhu Vinod was praising my looks, not my talent.

I know I'm a mediocre actor.

Tanu stop it!

Yes. I can't laugh properly... I can't cry properly.

TV actresses are just Barbies! That's it!

By the way, this is how my dear cousin describes me!

Siddhu!

And I agree with him! Hundred percent!

Ma, join us! Stop working by yourself there!

Everything about our mother is systematic.

She has been preparing for three months!

Yeah! When I received Bhai's letter...

I said come what may...

...this plan ought to be a success!

Imagine how thrilled I was to receive...

...his handwritten letter in the US!

Such clean and neat handwriting at the age of 75!

Only Manju inherited his handwriting in the family.

Yes. But I didn't receive his handwritten letter.

Meaning? You didn't get the letter at all?

I did. But it was in Ma’s scribbly hand.

So my handwriting is scribbly.

I can't help it.

Viju, whose handwriting was on your letter?

Bhai's!

And you, Deepak and Veena?

Bhai's!

Do you realise whats happening?

We are the only ones who got Ma’s letter.

Clearly Bhai didn't want to invite us.

He probably agreed because she insisted.

I've always insisted that you invite us only when you're ready to move on!

Why make us feel rejected?

Manju...you're imagining things.

Just like today, he was sick when he...

Stop making excuses!

He was sick all right...

How come he was sick when it came to MY invite?

Akhilesh, we're leaving!

No, I don't want to be a part of this celebration!

We are unwanted here! Let's go...

I get it now!

Stop pretending to be sick!

All holed up in this room just to avoid me?

Whatever for?

Why punish them because of me?

I'm leaving!

So come right out and meet everyone!

Tell them all your anecdotes. Do whatever you like!

Some father you make!

Do you even know me anymore?

Do you give a damn what you mean to me?

You spoilt me rotten for seventeen years!

Only you could nurse me when I was sick!

Only you would drive me.

"Who’s the wisest?" Bhai!

"Who spoiled me the most?" "Bhai!"

"Who's the bravest?" "Bhai!"

It was always "Bhai!"

Someone please stop her!

Let her get it off her chest!

Have a seat.

When I was a child...

...if anyone asked me who I wanted to marry, innocently I would say "Bhai."

I know I disappointed you.

When I eloped with Kartik in college, I was infatuated.

When I left him and returned, I realized what changed.

You did your best to trust me again...

...but in the bargain I had lost something forever.

That rightful place only I occupied.

Akhilesh counseled me through the divorce.

He wanted me to work on my marriage with Kartik...

But I kept growing closer to him.

When I told him I loved him, do you know what he said?

"Are you a Papa's daughter?"

I couldn’t believe it.

He said, “That’s the reason you’re in love...”

“...with a much older man.”

I was amazed at how he figured me out!

If I'm such an open book...

...why was it so hard for you?

Why would he forget Manjiri? Deep down he loves you the same.

Deep down? How would I know?

This man hasn't seen his daughter for six years!

How the hell do you expect me to know?

What was so unforgivable?

Yes I married a man twice my age!

But why couldn't you try to get to know him better?

Loves me to death.

And brutally honest when I need it.

But all you saw in him was a "pensioner son-in-law!"

Take off those glasses and look at my husband!

He looks better than Richard Gere to me!

Don't be stupid Manjiri! That's enough!

Let me say what I have to.

I realise that no separation is easy to bear...

But I don't think you understand real loss...

....until your living parents abandon you.

When I was little and I always had nosebleeds...

...you used to coddle me for hours.

You couldn't bear to see me in pain.

Are you the same father who refused to see me for years?

Look at me please!

Talk to me!

Take those glasses off!

Please don't be angry anymore.

Don't spoil this celebration because of me, I beg you!

Bhai, talk to me.

Say something to me, Bhai!

Just one word, Bhai!

No...

I...I...

...I did nothing.

I just...touched... I didn't do anything...

It couldn't have been you.

Put his glasses back on.

Was I too hard on him?

No. It can't be.

What will I tell Ma? How is she going to take it?

We have to tell everyone! - No...no...no!

Every time I come here, something terrible...

They'll think it was my fault!

Don't tell anyone...I beg you.

Not a word to anyone!

Let’s go home.

Right away. Let’s go home right away!

He said nothing, right?

Believe me. He’s not angry anymore.

Sometimes he just...loses his speech and sometimes...

Regains it!

He regains it, right?

He spoke to me!

He said, “Manju, I really missed you...”

“...but I never expressed it.”

He said, "Your husband looks like Richard Gere!"

He even asked about my nosebleeds!

Relax...relax...calm down.

Go wash your face. You'll feel better.

Get up!

You'll feel better.

I think Ma made a mistake.

There would be no misunderstandings if Bhai had come out to greet everyone.

He could take his medicine and rest right here!

We are family!

Ma!

Come out quickly!

And tell Bhai not to keep brooding!

Tell him to come out!

Bhai!

What happened?

On a wheelchair?

I know...

Its the semi-paralytic stroke again.

When?

First one was a week ago.

Why didn't you call?

We would have rushed!

Bhai said "They must come here for a celebration."

"Not to see a sick man."

Bhai, are you ok?

Bal!This time it's worse.

It's affected his speech.

But he just spoke to Manju!

And me this morning!

"Drive slowly, reach slowly"

His speech is very erratic.

And this collar? These glasses?

He can't stand the light any more.

Bhai, is this OK?

What did the doctor say? What about the treatment?

II’m getting to that.

Physiotherapy every morning.

Relax, all of you. Don't let this get you down.

Who knows?

Maybe with all of you here, Bhai will start talking again.

So let's be gentle with him and celebrate as if he's fine.

Alright? - Sure.

Hey...should we get the gifts now?

You ruined the surprise!

Where's the surprise in that?

The gifts!

Me and my mother-in-law! We just can't keep surprises!

Isn't that right Ma?

Yeah.

Dad let's get the gifts quickly.

Or Mom will just tell everyone what we bought.

Please! Saris are not a surprise anymore!

There you go!

Tanu! Get our gifts!

Ma, this Paithani is an original!

When will I wear it?

When Siddhu gets married!

Or Tanu!

Hey! Don't forget me!

We introduced you to so many girls.

It was all a joke to you!

Bhai, do you remember that day when a girl's family came to see him...

...and he bolted from the back door all the way to Shrivardhan!

Do you still want me to marry?

The real candidate here is Siddhu!

So what have you decided?

Marriage or domestic partnership?

Oh I don't approve of that!

Live together while it's good, or just leave!

What's wrong with that?

Actually...it does make sense to test the waters...

...before ruining your life for good!

What's with the mutual support?

Do you believe that too?

Yeah, let us know!

We've been trying so hard to figure out how his mind works!

He's going on his dad!

I agree I'm the most eligible bachelor.

Am I settled in my career?

Sure I am!

So what's the problem?

Am I having an affair with an American girl?

Nope!

Am I gay?

Though I support them all, I'm not gay.

I like girls but I still don't feel like marrying.

My friends keep getting divorced every couple of years.

Everyone looks for their 'space'!

If they want 'space', why do they get married?

But don't you believe in the concept of family!

Do you mean kids?

But Grandma and Grandpa had so many kids.

Where's their family life now?

Looks like you're going on Viju!

Doesn’t mean I’ll never marry like Viju Uncle!

Great! There is some hope!

Look it's true that I didn't marry.

But there's no deep philosophy behind my decision!

Anyway, I'll show you what I brought!

Look! Dried shrimp.

Tamarind.

Kokum fruit.

And, Sujata!

I haven't gift wrapped these items like you.

These aren't even store-bought!

These are all nature's gifts!

You urbanites won't understand their value.

Stop giving us a complex all the time!

It's because we stay in the city...

that your villages have clean air and organic produce!

He always does this!

On the one hand you prefer the emptiness of the village...

And on the other you curse us for living in the city!

OK, so we don't have fresh air.

No peace of mind.

No fresh food!

We're sick all the time!

I have diabetes!

I had it when I was 35!

I'm stressed all the time!

But that's not what I meant!

Viju...

Ma, I didn't mean that at all!

She's always making everything about her!

Anyway, this medicine is made from the root of a special tree.

It's a blood-thinner. Fights clots!

Reduces the chance of a heart attack!

May be too late Viju...

For what?

For our surprise...

Pen drive? What's it for?

Aunty come out quick, everyone's calling you!

What's the surprise?

Turn it on!

Aunty, please!

No.

Grandma and Grandpa have planned a surprise!

Never mind!

Don't be angry.

Don't take it so personally!

C'mon!

Tanu, hurry up!

Grandma, here.

Veena, quick!

Come sit!

Bhai, here goes...

Welcome Sabnis Family! 1963 - 1973

Grandpa!

I'm sure you've enjoyed Malati's treats!

Now it's time for me to take you on a trip into our memories!

Our ancestral home in Shrivardhan.

Bal was born here.

Our first child.

And this is the plumeria tree we planted on that day.

Siddhu, did you know that every time your father visits...

he always touches this tree!

Viju and Deepak were born here too.

I was promoted, so we moved to Baroda.

But you spent every summer at Shrivardhan!

Here's a photograph of Bal, Viju and Deepak.

Look at it closely!

There's so much space around them but they're sticking to each other!

With their hands on each other’s laps.

But their legs can’t even touch the ground!

It was the decade that Dr. Rajendra Prasad and...

Pandit Nehru passed away.

In the old days when leaders died...

it was like a death in the family!

1973 - 1983

The Emergency...

The Janata Party...

and...

Who's that?

Manju was born!

Manju aunty!

We started building this home.

Our first independent home!

Did you know my mother named this house 'Madhumalati'?

The siblings together!

The brothers' feet now firmly on the ground...

but their hands are now at their side.

Look at Manju.

The apple of my eye.

She's so adorable!

See how lovingly he looks at her.

As if he can't leave her for a second.

Recognise him?

Our very own Bal!

Isn't he dapper?

He used to love the Navy.

He was even selected!

But the bank went bust and...

I was working without pay for two years.

So he gave up on his dreams to provide for you.

1983 - 1993

Bal and Deepak got married.

Viju had typhoid.

Siddhu and Tanvi were born.

We became grandparents!

Tanvi in her birthday suit!

Grandpa! Why did you use that one?

Shut up!

Malati’s mother died of cancer.

We lost our parents and even at that age we felt orphaned.

But we moved on!

We used to assume that cancer and divorce only happen to other families.

But by now we had faced them both.

1993 - 2003

Our last group photo on Malati’s 60th birthday.

We haven't come together since then.

There was always someone...missing.

This is the perfect moment for a selfie!

Absolutely! C'mon everyone!

I'll go here, behind you.

Come here...through here.

Come here Aunty.

Quickly!

C'mon Manju aunty!

Everyone ready?

Yup!

Dad, closer!

Grandma why aren't you smiling?

Ready!

Smile. Say cheese!

One more!

Grandma?

How many siblings did you have?

Eight... and Bhai had ten.

Ten!?

Families were much bigger back then.

Full of siblings and cousins!

One brother always remained a bachelor!

Like me!

One child would run away!

Like me.

Another would turn out crazy.

Why are you looking at me?

One would end up very successful.

And another a dropout!

One moved to the city. Another stayed back in the village.

It was the same in all big families!

But Grandma, how could your parents afford so many children?

Were they very rich?

They had fewer needs.

Let's go, Bhai.

It's time for his medicine. I'll take him inside.

Let me help.

I'll be fine.

You surprised me Bhai!

When did you record your voice?

Did you plan to surprise me too?

You know what?

Everyone was so emotional when they saw the pictures.

Do hold on just a little longer.

Manjiri, we need to tell everyone.

We need a doctor.

Seems like she knows already!

Then why isn't she telling us?

I'm concerned that she could be deluding herself.

No Akhilesh.

I know my mother well enough. I'm certain she's not in denial.

Then why is she doing this?

I have no idea.

No idea...

Are we getting any lunch today?

Yeah! On the way!

Veena is frying the fish. I’ll make the curry.

NO!

See that, Ma? I offered to make curry and nobody cares!

It's not my fault that I can't cook like you.

They're just kidding.

Bhai is the only one who loves my curry!

He had said my curry was "one of a kind!"

Don't laugh! You can ask him yourself!

If only he could speak today...

Safe!

Viju!

Go make the curry.

But Ma...

We want to eat your curry!

I've come all the way from America!

Let her do it. We don't have too long.

Why?

Bhai's letter said that after a heavy lunch...

...we can talk away till our dirty hands dry!

He did say that...

...but things don't always go as planned.

Grandpa did such a great collage.

Such rare pics!

Seriously!

Amazing!

That one with the four...

Kunal Gaikwad.

I see!

How is he?

Nice. Seems genuine.

That's why I like him so much.

Mom and Dad think I'm dating Sooraj.

They're gonna be so angry when they find out!

Why?

He isn't a name yet.

Stays in a small room in Malad, at his aunt's house.

But he's bright!

Brilliant in fact!

I'll actually watch him succeed.

Careful!

Let's go!

Let's rush.

Pandhari, come back immediately.

I'll explain.

Come in through the back door.

Ma? Bhai?

Wear this sari in the evening.

Just pick a matching blouse for now.

And change Bhai's clothes too!

Malati, where are you? Come help me!

Quick!

Malati!

You can be such a child!

Why do you wear it with the buttons on?

You always do that.

You're looking so beautiful today.

Oh C'mon!

The children gave us so many gifts this year!

You look charming too.

I always do!

Do you remember?

What?

When we got married everyone said we look like...

..the Goddess Laxmi and the God Narayan?

Because I lived above Laxmi Stores...

...and you stayed at Narayan Road!

Who cares what they meant!

Malati?

Today went exactly as you desired?

As WE desired!

We forgot the return gifts!

I'm so forgetful!

I'm so absent minded!

Get the gifts - Right away!

Notice how I was neglected in those photographs?

I know!

Bhai remembers Bal's every sacrifice.

But not the acting career that I had to give up!

I should have kept a photo of myself as Natasamrat!

Then why didn't you?

Who stopped you?

Circumstances!

When I told Bhai I wanted to study drama...

...he said “Ask Bal!” But as usual you didn't help!

I didn't help because I didn't have the money!

Was I to feed the family or send you off to Delhi?

And who stopped you from acting in Pune?

Did you really need a certificate from Delhi?

You didn't stop me but you didn't encourage me either!

You forced me take up a job at the AGM office!

I forced you...

...because we needed a paycheck!

Thousands of actors have day jobs. Why couldn't you?

I didn't want a hobby!

I wanted to be a professional actor. Full time!

So it's my fault that we lost another Om Puri or...

...a Naseeruddin Shah!

Will you forgive me?

It's high time you stop patronizing me!

There's no need to doubt my caliber!

I won trophies at two drama festival...

But even then you used to call them 'consolation prizes!'

I remember every word of condescension!

Some prizes they were!

You listen to me! If the theater didn't lose a good actor...

...the Navy didn't suffer a big loss either!

Hold on a minute! - What the hell is going on here?

Why are you bickering about the past?

Viju, don't interfere!

If you had taken some responsibility...

...I wouldn't be the fall guy all the time!

You're acting as if you're the only ones that had to compromise!

I shirked my responsibilities?

Why do you keep calling me when you're in trouble?

When Bhai falls sick I'm summoned!

“Go look after Bhai!” And off I go!

I couldn't take time off that day.

Manju runs away and I'm sent to rough up the boy!

I have to tell them.

Were you too busy?

Why me? What about Deepak?

I'm always the last to know!

You always keep secrets. How am I supposed to help?

That's not it!

"Viju doesn't have a family!"

"He can always make time!"

Siddhu had jaundice at the time.

And when I had typhoid?

Did any of you feel like coming to Shrivardhan for me?

I can go on and on...

...but stop assuming I'm idle.

Isn't he idle all the time?

Me? Idle?

Every year I tutor two dozen dropouts and send them back to school!

All you do is clean up after your own kids!

Look beyond yourselves!

Always finding a reason to complain.

You didn't get to paint your face!

And you couldn't go sailing!

When I asked you to help my charity...

Didn't we give you a cheque two years ago?

Yup! To save on tax!

I even asked you for your old things.

But you would rather exchange your fridge for a thousand rupees...

...instead of donating it to my children!

You should have asked me!

Oh my god! You didn't ask her? Why oh why?

Did you have a bad experience?

I wasn't talking to you!

You're talking about me!

I don't want to engage with you at all.

Because I know what you're upset about.

What am I upset about? Let's hear it!

We’re doing very well ourselves!

Your life makes no difference to us at all!

Enough!

Enough of this charade!

Is this why we asked you to come?

Why don't you open your eyes?

What else am I supposed to expect?

What more am I supposed to do to make you accept each other?

I give up.

Bhai is still trying.

He's given you a new reason to pretend to be a family again.

Go inside. He's waiting for you...

Go pay your last respects...

Tell me the truth Bhai.

Were you afraid? Tell me the truth Bhai.

Were you afraid?

That even in your death they won’t come together?

Is that why you picked today?

Tell them how happy we were.

How we prepared for this.

How we waited for them to arrive.

If only you had stayed in touch with each other...

...checked on each other....

If only you had never drifted apart like this.

I would never need to hide my husband’s death.

It shouldn't have been like this.

I wish I had known this was your last day.

Why didn't you call out to me?

Or maybe I didn't hear you?

I came to ask you to try the food...

and I saw you sitting still.

It was ten in the morning.

Rani came to wish us on her way out.

Innocently she thought he was asleep.

“Don’t cut the cake without me” she said.

Unknowingly she kept him alive till the evening.

So I decided not to let him go today.

Besides, all he wanted was this celebration.

You can’t stop the Reaper when he knocks at your door.

I just asked for one more day.

Ma, we understand why you waited.

Besides, we always wait till everyone arrives...

Ma, you did nothing wrong.

All you did was fulfill his last wish before you told us.

You don't need to worry.

We’ll never leave you alone.

Yes.

You've misunderstood, Deepak.

Its not me but you I'm worried about.

I know I won’t be far...

But what about the growing distance between all of you?

Bhai and I were never in need of company.

We always knew our children would have their own homes.

Does that mean you cut each other off?

Wasn't it too late for you, Manju?

I know he failed to reach out to you...

...but what were you waiting for?

If only you had talked about it earlier, it would have made everything all right.

What are you all waiting for?

When did your pride take over?

When you drifted apart. didn't you hear a voice crying out?

Their generation is far better.

No false expectations.

They won't let anything fester.

They say it's a cruel world.

So should we try being more gentle?

In this brutal world...

...why not try some compassion?

Compassion...

Is it really...

...that demanding?

Our grandfather Madhukar Sabnis...

...breathed his last at his home at 10.30 this morning.

Today is his 50th wedding anniversary...

...so he bade goodbye after a joyous celebration...

...surrounded by his loved ones.

...at 5 pm this evening...