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In the infinite universe

in a small city,

you are an insignificant being

as minute as a mustard seed.

That's right. A small man, with big powers of love.

Mummy!

Mummy! Do fish drink water?

How do carcasses grow, Mamma?

Do spiders have knees?

Do spiders have knees?

Why can dogs jump so high?

Why we can't jump so high?

- Can robots think? - Focus on your potty.

"Mummy is the queen of the house."

"Romi is a little mouse."

"A little mouse... A little mouse..."

"Mummy and I are a team."

"Our life is a dream."

"It's a dream."

'6.30 a.m.'

'Romi's breakfast time. Romi's breakfast time.'

Romi, hurry up!

He punched him, and then...

How do you get these ink stains every day?

Shakey fights all the time.

- No violence. Let's go. - Okay. No violence.

- No violence. Let's go. - Let's go!

Rajesh, very bad. The rice cooker you brought last week was absolutely useless.

- The whistle doesn't work. - See, uncle. Go fast!

Hello, Uncle.

- Hey, Romi, good morning! - What have you ordered today?

Dear, this is something amazing

and you're going to cut the ribbon.

- This is called Lady Suzan. - Is it meant for ladies?

No, dear, this is...

You see, your uncle just orders things

based on their names, dear. He doesn't know what it is.

No, dear, I know everything.

This is supposed to be placed on the dining table.

You put lentils in one, okra in the other and cauliflower in the third one.

You can rotate it and people can take whatever they want.

You can take lentils, cauliflower and what not!

And do you know what I want? I want Romi.

These are useless things. Why do you order them, Timmy?

- Bye, dear! - Romi!

Stop it now!

Bye!

- Hey, Romi! - Hi. - Sit quickly.

Let me show you a secret gift.

Bye.

Okay. Let this be. Don't bring it home.

Look at this, my dad bought it.

Underwear?

It's special.

It's special.

If I wear it, I'll look like a superhero.

In fact, I can feel it.

Don't lie, Gogi.

You don't believe me, do you?

It's from Bangkok.

- There's a big mall over there. - Have you been there?

- Don't you know? - No.

Hey, Romi, look up!

- Hey, ma'am is here. - Ma'am is here, run!

Why do they trouble you every day?

Mummies and papas are all great, aren't they, children?

Yes, ma'am!

So today, on Father's Day, we especially talk about our...

Papas!

They protect us, just like...

Superhero!

Correct. So today, on this special day

who'd like to come on stage and sing a song for their father?

- Poke him with this. It'll be fun. - Come on, children, so who's coming first?

Yes, child.

- It'll be fun. - Come on.

The job is done.

Everybody, clap for Romi.

Yes, go on.

Good morning, everybody.

My papa...

Papa...

My papa is the queen of the house.

Romi is his little mouse.

Sorry...

- My papa... - Everyone, quiet.

Go on, child.

Panther...

Iron Man... Hands...

No?

My papa...

Ma'am, I think he has peed his pants.

Quiet, everyone. Quiet.

Why is our boy in a bad mood today?

Did he pass motions this morning?

Give him some digestive powder.

Eat it, dear.

Okay, I'll tell you what, just eat the chicken. Leave the rest.

- Eat this, my dear. - I'm not hungry.

Are you tired, Romi?

He's bound to be tired. The school starts at 7 a.m.

It's too early. They should call them at 10 instead.

They expect every child to become Einstein.

Romi, dear, come. Come to me. Come.

Come, come.

That's right, if you love your wife

That's right, if you love your wife

then bring home this very economical onion cutter.

If you love eating onion, why torture yourself?

Make the most of our trial period.

Hey, Ballu, go get my notepad quickly.

- I need to note down the code number. - Timmy, just eat in peace first.

He has a disease.

What do they call it? Shopaholic, that's what he is.

- It was very useful, you see. - You'll find it online.

Dear, these people have been trustworthy sellers for several years now.

They deliver every item on time.

You can even return it if you don't like it.

These online guys can't be trusted.

They may not come at all.

- Do you know this lady? - No. Take this.

Uncle, what kind of people are papas?

They are just like him, strong, powerful, muscular.

- Like superheroes? - Yes, like superheroes.

- Like superheroes? - Yes, like superheroes.

Here, have this fritter.

Mom, are papas like superheroes?

- Who? - Papas.

Veronica ma'am said so at the assembly today.

Grandpa.

But grandpa is an old man.

A superhero is the one who does good things.

He helps people, and doesn't abandon his loved ones.

Mamma, every child has a papa, right?

Where is my papa?

Mister, please excuse me...

A cup of tea, please. How much does it cost?

A cup of tea, please. How much does it cost?

Rs. 20.

- Rs. 20! - Yes.

Mister, according to the Indian Railway Ministry

the maximum retail price of tea is supposed to be Rs. 12 only.

- I know it. - What does that mean?

MRP, don't you know? How do you make tea?

Let me explain it, it's simple. Look here.

You used milk worth Rs. 2. Right?

Tea leaves worth Rs. 2, your cup costs Rs. 1.5. Right?

Your ginger and cardamom cost 50 paisa each.

Your service charge is Rs. 2. What's the total?

Rs. 8.5 only. There's your total cost.

- Listen... - Your expenses...

Do your calculations and make the tea yourself.

If you want the tea, pay Rs. 20, or else...

No, I want the tea. Give me the tea...

Hey!

- Stop forcing! - To heck with your MRP.

You can't fool a teacher. Here's Rs. 50.

Give me my change back. It doesn't even have enough ginger.

Here. Count it.

Daryaganj, anyone?

- I'm coming! Give me two minutes! - Hurry up!

- Hurry up. - Coming!

Give me three rupees more.

Hold on, I'm coming.

Give me three rupees more.

What are you doing?

What are you doing?

Worth Rs. 3! You can't fool me.

You think you can dupe me? That's not possible. Goodbye.

Your tea was pathetic.

Daryaganj!

It's finished.

Have some chocolates.

Where are you from?

From Ujjain.

- From Freeganj. - Have you come to Delhi for work?

Yes, I'm here to look for a job.

I was a teacher at a private institute.

I had a nice job until the pandemic hit.

So, I came here.

I just need the blessings of God and elders like you.

I just need the blessings of God and elders like you.

Oh, thank you...

Listen, take a right.

Ma'am, uncle?

- Who? - Mr. Srivastav.

Over there.

- Greetings, Uncle. - Bless you.

Hey! What are you doing here?

Come on in. Close the door or the mosquitoes will get in. Close it.

- You really came. - Yes.

You said you'd get me a job, so I came.

I'm sure you'll find many job offers.

Chaudhary, get me the file of teachers.

Listen, after you get the file

get some tea and two plates of piping hot 'kachoris' from Banwari.

Okay? Go.

Keep your stuff.

Keep your stuff.

Not on the table, put it down. Come, sit.

So, how was your journey?

It was good. Delhi station was very crowded.

- You should have called before coming. - I did.

- Do you have two numbers? - No, you didn't answer.

- I'm sure you must be busy. - Yes, I was.

The files.

Just two files?

If you want more, I can get you the peons file.

You've been talking too much.

You've lost your mind.

- Where are you going? - Don't you want tea and 'kachori'?

Yes, okay, please go.

- Be careful, you shook the frame. - It was shaken already.

He's a little blunt.

But he's been with me for 15 years now.

I might forget to take my blood pressure medicine, but he remembers.

Okay, then.

So, Gendamal College...

So, Gendamal College...

Yes, this is Srivastav from PPA.

We don't need any sweeper, driver or teacher. Hang up! So irritating!

Mr. Verma is bipolar.

Okay, never mind.

Hello. Greetings, Mr. Bhandari.

You had a vacancy for a History teacher, right?

Yes, but we can only pay them Rs. 7000.

But...

How will I survive with 7000 rupees?

It's not enough. It's nothing.

You can stay here if you want, for a few days.

- Over here? - Not in my cabin.

It's a 1100 square feet office.

There's nothing to worry. Look, it's as big as a football field.

Look, we can join these tables to make a bed for you.

Not now, at night.

That's the toilet, and there's the fan.

This...

It's just a matter of a few days.

It's just a matter of a few days.

Once you find a nice government job,

you'll get paid well and have shelter too. Okay?

Look at him!

- Loser! Loser! - Romi?

Loser!

Idiot! If my papa was here, he'd have punched his face.

He'd have broken his bones.

He'd have locked him up in a suitcase and sat on it.

- Really? - Yes. He's a real superhero.

He even gets my danger signals.

Mummy. Where is my papa?

Where did you meet him?

Tell me.

We were friends, then we fell in love

got married, and then you happened.

And then?

Slowly, everything changed.

No more fun, no more enjoyment.

No more fun, no more enjoyment.

Papa became the serious type.

Why?

There was a lot of work. He was ambitious.

It happens sometimes, Romi.

People grow up.

They get busy.

For some people, their nucleus is their work.

You know what nucleus is, right?

- The centre of the atom... - I know.

What happened then?

Then... he got a nice job

and... the job was important.

More important than us?

Mamma, will he ever come back?

Romi, you didn't do your homework today.

You'll have to do it anyhow tomorrow.

Oh, my God!

We have to go to the dentist too.

Please remind me, okay?

- Mummy, come quickly. - Where?

- To uncle and aunt's house. - Brush your teeth first.

Come on, let's go quickly.

Romi! Romi, where are you going?

Ballu, this one is latest.

Ballu, this one is latest.

That was latest too. This...

See, it's the same.

Uncle.

Quickly turn on your favourite lady's channel.

Which one?

The one who always has a runny nose, right?

The one who sells things to you.

Got it.

Here you are.

Here's the secret to making round jalebis.

He too is addicted like you.

The queen of sweets will make your mouth water.

That's right, presenting Raja Jalebi Maker.

- Ballu, note down the code number. - I won't.

...on trial period, which means you can take it home, use it

and give it back if you don't like it.

That's right, the trial period lasts

for one whole month, for all our products.

So hurry up, make the most of the trial period.

Trial period!

Yes, dear, you can order any item from there.

So then, let's order a new papa.

A new papa?

Dear, fathers can't be bought from supermarkets

or vegetable carts.

Why is that, Mamma?

Let's order one from this lady

just like uncle orders all the time.

Let's order a new papa for a month.

If we don't like him, we'll give him back.

Turn this off.

I've told you not to watch such channels in front of the child.

Dear... Romi, come here, my child.

Come. Come, my child.

Romi, papas are not objects.

You only get things on trial periods.

For instance, a table, chair, lampshade, or your cycle.

And anyway, why are you insisting on having a papa? Papas are not all that cool.

Papa will insist that you sleep on time, wake up on time, etcetera.

Papa will insist that you sleep on time, wake up on time, etcetera.

And most importantly

papa will rule the house and you won't. He's the boss.

Come here, buddy. Daddies are not good.

They are hot-headed. They fight all the time.

- He means they are stupid. - Stupid.

I want a new papa!

Romi...

I want one right now. You say no to everything.

Phone, videogame, cold drink, everything.

Uncle, please order one.

Please, Uncle, please!

- My dear, try and understand... - Please! Please, Uncle.

My child...

- Nobody loves me. - My dear...

Romi.

- Look, she's here. - Hi, Anna.

- Look, she's here. - Hi, Anna.

- All good? - Perfect, Dad.

Hey, did you see the WhatsApp picture?

See it right now.

Nice pictures, Mom.

The one in the blue shirt is Uncle Bablu. Remember, you dropped soda on his shirt.

- His son has got a good job in Bangalore. - So?

What do you mean? Look at him.

The boy is very sweet.

Handsome.

Ready to settle.

And the best part is, he is also a divorcee.

You're too much.

Hi. I'll be back.

Mom, you just know how to pick a fight, don't you?

What? What's the matter now?

Nothing.

Anyway, I'll...

I'll call you tomorrow.

Anna, is everything all right?

Yeah. Work stress.

Don't worry, I'm okay.

Don't worry, I'm okay.

Bye, Mom. Bye, Dad.

- Take care. - Bye, bye.

Prajapati. What happened? What are you up to?

- Hello, Uncle. - Bless you.

Well... the pipe had burst. There was no water supply.

Well, I have several issues too, but I can't express them.

Tell me, what's the problem?

By the way, your main tank is leaking too.

- That... - Should I repair it?

The problem is not the tank or pipe. The problem is related to your life.

No... Uncle, what are we talking about now?

No... Uncle, what are we talking about now?

Life, or tank?

Gentlemen, get to work.

- Look, your job... - Have I got it?

The subject you've chosen, History

that is history.

You should have chosen something else.

I mean, Geography, Political Science, Biology...

You could have learnt Mandarin or German, or opted for Home Science.

But Uncle, this isn't my subject.

Then change it.

How?

Well...

If you have to use the toilet

you won't break the window and jump out, will you?

Change your direction. Your destination is in front of you. Go ahead.

What is it?

- Toilet. - Direction!

Why are you still here? This is my office, not a market!

Remove all this! Move!

Romi.

I want a new papa.

But listen, what are your options?

None. My baby is getting nightmares.

Anna. Anna!

Lucas.

I'll send Lucas.

What's up, girl!

Hit the party to the roof.

Hit the party to the roof.

No, no, no.

I mean, thanks for offering but he's your boyfriend.

It's awkward for me.

I'm sure you've solved Romi's problems before, haven't you?

I mean, scribbling on the wall, sucking the thumb, you know what I used to do.

I used to put neem juice on his thumb

and he would be like... 'Bitter!'

'Bitter! Mumma, disgusting! Bitter!' So cute!

- 'Bitter, disgusting! Disgusting, bitter!' - Yeah.

Bitter.

Disgusting.

- Disgusting, bitter. - Yeah.

Problem solved, Anna.

Just get him a bitter dad

and he'll get rid of him on his own.

Where should I get him a bitter dad from?

Hold on.

I'm sure we'll find someone in our social circle.

- Anna. - Yes.

- Anna, look. - What?

Butter chicken, stuffed 'naan' with butter.

Butter chicken, stuffed 'naan' with butter.

Anna, what do you prefer?

Spicy, or sweet?

- You're Bengali, right? - Yes.

Always eating 'rasgulla'.

It's 'roshogulla'.

By the way, Lucas and Armeen told me you were looking for a handsome guy.

I said, no problem. But I have a personal question.

Are there going to be any intimate scenes?

What?

Just checking.

I'm a husband on trial period.

Puneet, my brother.

You know, I'm not interested in dating or marriage.

Then what's this?

You know, I've come from Noida. I refilled diesel worth Rs. 1000.

The AC wasn't working, I had to roll the windows down.

Okay, I can explain.

I'm looking for

a bitter

disgusting

snobby...

Snobby dad.

- Snobby. - Yeah.

- Snobby. - Yeah.

- Disgusting? - Just for a month.

Madam.

Let me tell you one thing.

You don't need papa

you need help.

That's what I'm asking for.

I have stomach-ache.

You can order 'roshogulla'. I'll make a move.

I'm trapped here!

Can a cup of coffee bring people close?

Do couples still propose with chocolates and a rose?

Can life function without a life partner?

Get your children married first, don't make it harder

Harder...

Boys loiter in my lane, but finding one is still a pain

Dark or fair, if you find one, say peekaboo

Dark or fair, if you find one, say peekaboo

He may be plain-looking, but I hope he knows cooking

But I can't find him. If you find one, say peekaboo

Say peekaboo...

Say peekaboo...

Ballu! Ballu! Bring my notebook.

Hurry up!

Code number 22222425...

If you're looking for connection

don't go for the looks, my dear

If you're looking for attention

just go make reels instead, don't come near

Love is complicated for sure

Love is complicated

Love sure brings sorrow

but find someone whose joy you can borrow

Say peekaboo...

Say peekaboo...

Say peekaboo...

We're struggling... We're grumbling...

In lanes and streets we're wandering

We're a bit weird

We're going crazy thinking about it but the solution is blurred

He may be plain-looking, but I hope he knows cooking

But I can't find him

If you find one, say peekaboo

They run away when they hear about this trial period deal.

Try 'Tinda'.

I'm not hungry, Uncle.

Not the vegetable.

This 'Tinda' is an app

where girls and boys talk to each other.

They even meet sometimes.

- Tinder? - Yes, that's what I meant.

Uncle, I'm looking for a temporary dad for my child, not a lover for me.

Uncle, I'm looking for a temporary dad for my child, not a lover for me.

You seem to know a lot about 'Tinda' and Tinder, Timmy, don't you?

It's such a big diary, but not one number in it is useful, Timmy.

Look at what's written in it. Jitu Tailor

Bablu... Cobbler, Timmy?

Jai Mata Di Plumber Service.

Parivartan Placement Service.

Pintu Cooler Repair, Chicken Heart... What...

Listen, get the scooter.

Hurry up, I'll go change.

- What happened? - Nothing.

Mr. Sharma, I'm here to serve you. Just order me.

I can never forget the good old days.

At the tea stall on the lane behind the bank...

You liked Bade Ghulam Ali and I liked Ghulam Ali.

No, I liked both Ghulams.

You remember aunt's 'kachoris'?

The cauliflower and turnip pickle along with cardamom tea.

- Oh, my God! - And that Gandodara!

Gandodara was the manager's brother-in-law.

He's the one who created all the problems. He was a fraud...

So, dear.

What kind of job are you looking for?

I want a temporary papa.

Absolutely...

What are you looking for?

For my son, I'm looking for a temporary, boring and irritating papa.

Mr. Sharma, this is an agency where we find jobs.

We're not matchmakers.

We don't supply fathers.

Just come with me for a minute.

I need a trustworthy man.

Mr. Sharma, it's not possible. We don't do this.

Think of a solution, please.

What are you talking about, Uncle?

I may be helpless, but I'm not shameless.

Consider it a babysitting job.

You'll be helping a woman in need.

Think of it as social work.

Uncle, what will people think about me back in the village?

Is this what I came to Delhi for?

How will they find out? Moreover, you'll have more time to find a job.

How will they find out? Moreover, you'll have more time to find a job.

No, I'll find a job anyway. I can't do this.

Why can't you! What's your problem!

You'll get free food, a separate bedroom

a water tank in the bathroom, Wi-Fi, cooler... What else do you want?

How much longer do you plan on staying here?

Look, you can stay here for as long as you want.

You're my brother-in-law's son. I can't do anything.

In order to progress, you must change your direction, but you don't want to.

Never mind.

I'll call Mr. Sharma and tell him

that Prajapati has refused.

I made a 30-day commitment to him, but it's okay.

- I'll be insulted, but that's fine. - I'll go, Uncle.

Since you made a commitment, I'll go.

No, dear. I would never want to take advantage of your helplessness.

Just tell me when I have to go. Tell me.

Are you all right?

I'll go. Since you've committed already, I'll go.

- Will you change your mind again? - Absolutely not.

I swear on my education.

Bless you, my dear. You know how to respect your elders.

It's great. Give him one.

Take this.

Give him!

Pack your bags.

So, dear, your name is Patanjali Shankar...

Prajapati Shankar Dwivedi. You can call me PD.

Or else, in one month, you'll be spending 11 minutes just calling out my name.

Have you brought your bag?

Yes, I only have two bags.

Not too many.

I thought, if this works out

I can save up on my fares.

He's just like his uncle.

What's that?

It's a tambourine.

Can you tutor children?

Yes, absolutely.

- Can you cook, dear? - Yes, absolutely, I can.

Any interest in sports?

I was part of all the teams in my locality.

Sakalbandi, Sitolia...

- Drinks? - No, thank you.

No, I mean, do you drink?

No, I don't drink.

I mean, on some special occasions

- I drink a little beer sometimes. - He's caught.

Smoking? Tobacco?

- Drugs? - No, not at all... Absolutely not.

Dear, I hope Mr. Srivastav has told you what's to be done.

Yes, uncle told me that I need to stay here

for a month and help your son study

- play with him... - The clear target is

that by the end of the month, Romi should start hating the word 'papa'.

Yes.

Can you do it?

- Sure. - Okay, then, just sign this agreement.

- You may read it. - Agreement?

Paperwork is important.

Your uncle made it.

Just a minute. This...

- Brand new papa. - Let me tie this...

He does this often.

Please come. This is our address.

The market is on that side.

The market is on that side.

Romi, new papa!

Hello, new papa.

Romi, dear.

What the hell! You ruined the fertilizer!

Get up now, come on.

Get up, new papa.

Come on.

Come on, please go. Go, Romi.

Shoes...

- New papa, hurry... - The bathroom is over there.

I'll keep this here.

Hurry up, new papa. The house will start stinking.

Bathe in warm water.

- And use lots of soap and shampoo. - Yes.

- And use lots of soap and shampoo. - Yes.

- Do you see it? - Yes, I do.

- New papa targeted! - What happened?

Mom, the new papa was running wrapped in your towel.

Mom, the new papa was running wrapped in your towel.

I caught him!

Ms. Anna, I want to apologise for the confusion...

No, I should have warned you that there was fertiliser.

Yes...

Please sit.

- No, let me help you... - No, don't worry.

I'm almost done.

Okay, listen, the spices and cereal are over there.

Bread, butter and eggs are in the fridge...

No, I...

I'm vegetarian.

Oh, okay.

The laundry guy comes at 11.

The washing machine is over there.

I do my laundry myself.

I don't have too many clothes.

Just shirts, pants, underwear and towel.

I wash them by hand.

The timetable and Wi-Fi password are over there.

Wi-Fi...

Nap time, play time, homework time.

Dinner time, bed time...

Ms. Anna, talk time is missing here.

A family should talk to each other, right?

Conversations...

How much sugar do you need in the porridge?

Jaggery.

- We don't have jaggery. - One spoon sugar is good.

Bring your plate, please.

Romi!

Hello, new papa. They are all superheroes.

- Really? - You need to become like them.

Meet strong man, Romi Ninja.

He can shoot web from his hand, like a spider.

Hey... I'm a little...

What's wrong?

I'm allergic to spiders. Keep this away from me.

You're so boring.

Please come.

We've arranged everything. Only a little more work is left.

- Okay, right? - Yes.

It's a little dirty, but don't worry, we'll clean it.

Can I get a nail and hammer?

Yes.

- What are you doing? - Putting up a calendar.

But why do you need it?

It makes the house seem complete.

I mean, look, it gives you an idea of

the planetary positions and festivals.

My mother never did anything auspicious

without referring to this, so...

I too am used to this calendar now.

My mom's calendar is in her phone.

Right, Mamma?

And look at this. Wow!

And look at this. Wow!

I came here today.

And exactly 30 days from now is a very auspicious day.

It's Diwali.

All good things will materialise.

- Sorry, just one minute. - Sure.

Yes, Armeen.

- Hi, Anna. - I'm sorry, it was on silent mode.

The guy is here on trial period.

He looks like a milkman.

Let me cut your ribbon.

- What's your favourite game? - Marbles.

Fighter game, in video games. Don't you know?

Who's your favourite superhero?

Babasaheb Ambedkar.

- Bollywood hero. - Guru Dutt.

- Bollywood hero. - Guru Dutt.

A stunt hero?

If you intend to live here, then you must change yourself.

You'll have to become a little more interesting.

You must build muscles.

Should I start doing push-ups, then? What should I do?

I don't know.

Romi, it's Gogi's call.

Coming, Mamma.

You're so boring.

I'm not a cartoon channel.

You are a cartoon.

Where has he come from?

He called me a cartoon?

Ill-mannered boy. Stupid fellow.

I'll pull your pants down, silly monkey.

Gogi, I'm busy now.

When did you start getting busy?

My mom ordered a new papa. He got delivered today.

- You mean, a brand new papa! - Yes.

Is he like a superhero?

See him yourself.

Okay, I'll talk to you later.

Okay, I'll talk to you later.

- Bye. - Hey, listen to me...

He never listens.

Dad, let me play games too.

Go study.

Mamma, I want a brand new papa too!

What did you say? A brand new papa?

Yes.

I'll slap you! You want a brand new papa!

What's the matter?

What have you taught him about a brand new papa?

Come here!

Why are you after the boy?

He wants a brand new papa!

Just let him play for some time.

Oh, no! I lost the game because of him.

I was winning.

I can't believe this.

Ms. Anna? What happened?

What are you doing?

Romi is sleeping.

Why are you playing the tambourine?

It's a residential colony and he's making noise.

'When your mind is full of doubt'

'when you live a life of arrogance'

'in complete darkness'

'there is only one solution to the problem.'

- What are you trying to do? - Yoga... Yoga...

This is 'Virbhadrasana'. Who's teaching you this?

- You're doing it all wrong. - No...

- You're doing it all wrong. - No...

- Hold on. - Excuse me... Hello!

- Why did you close my laptop? - Let me show you. It's simple.

It's very simple. Look, stand straight.

Now breathe in.

Hands up, leg behind.

Now breathe out and bend forward.

Look ahead, and then lift your leg. Look.

It's very simple. Try it, come on. Do it.

Deep breath. Breathe out and bend forward.

Straighten your back...

Straighten your knee. Leg up... Look ahead.

You have to look ahead. Focus is most important...

Hey, Romi, it's not funny.

Come on, you practise it too. Come.

Mamma...

He's your new papa. You have to listen to him.

Come on.

Back straight.

Take a deep breath.

Breathe out and chant...

Om!

- Om... - Last... Done.

Om...

- Om... - 'Intruders.'

'Intruders must be destroyed.'

You need to read these lines, dictate the answers

and help with the spellings too.

- Can we read the words first? - No.

This is not how we do homework.

You have to tell me the answers.

It's written in Hindi.

You have to pronounce the words as is. It's very simple.

We haven't been taught pronunciations in class.

Mummy!

Romi, PD is your new papa

and you have to listen to him. That's our deal, right?

- Say, 'N'. - 'N'. (Hindi)

- With a 'matra' on top. - With a 'matra' on top. (Hindi)

- 'Ch'. - 'Ch'. (Hindi)

- 'L'. - 'L' (Hindi) - 'Y'. - 'Y' (Hindi)

- 'L'. - 'L' (Hindi) - 'Y'. - 'Y' (Hindi)

- 'D'. - 'D'. (Hindi) - 'R'. - 'R'. (Hindi)

- 'V'. - 'V'. (Hindi)

- Greetings, Uncle. - The food is getting cold.

Yes, Prajapati. Are you settled?

Uncle, to be honest

it's a little difficult to settle.

It's difficult? Why?

I mean, do they make you sleep on the floor?

Look, we had a deal with them.

Single bedroom, separate bathroom with a water tank

Wi-Fi and a cooler.

No... That's all in place.

What's the problem then?

Uncle, we're not getting along.

That's the job.

You need to make sure you don't get along.

Yes, but Uncle, these people are weird, really.

Life is weird. But don't be disheartened.

Make sure you complete your job, okay?

Don't give up, young man.

This concerns your uncle's reputation, understand?

This concerns your uncle's reputation, understand?

But Uncle, the main problem is... Hello?

Mummy, I don't like this papa.

Bring me another one, please.

Papas aren't on sale, Romi.

Anyway, he's on trial period. He can leave whenever you want.

I told you, this is how papas are.

But what did you say? You insisted on having a father.

Papas are like this, boring, not cool.

- Is that your new papa? - Yes.

He doesn't look like a superhero at all.

I know, my plan of having a new papa has flopped.

Parth can easily scare him.

Romi, your mom has paid Rs. 1000 for this month

for your swimming. Breathe in a little.

Shoulders behind, chest out, and go!

Butterfly stroke! Butterfly stroke!

Butterfly style, do it.

Yes, keep going! Keep going! Come on!

I haven't learnt that much yet.

Romi, watch me. Let me show you.

Watch me, okay? Watch and learn.

Hey, coach! Can any random person teach them?

Romi, where is your dad going?

He's not even wearing a swimming costume.

He's climbed up.

- He's taken his clothes off. - Oh, no! - Oh, yes!

Excuse me, mister.

Watch, Romi.

One!

One!

Two! Three!

Hey!

Romi, is your dad dead?

Where is he?

Romi, your dad is so cool!

- PD! - PD!

- PD! - PD!

Look!

The sailfish is one of the world's fastest fish.

- Mamma. - Yes, sweetheart?

PD swims like a fish.

Yes. He's not all that bad.

- It can swim... - PD was swimming

really fast today.

This... Japanese spider crab...

PD is a superhero.

The chin... The chin, Romi. Point it ahead.

Chin up.

No, the back has to be straight.

- Come on, Romi. - Yes, Mamma. - The bus is here.

I've put your homework book...

- Romi... - The 'poha' is delicious.

- Romi, 'poha'. - Bye, PD.

- Do eat the 'poha'. - Yes.

- Don't leave it. - Let's go. Bye, dear.

Bye, Mamma.

As soon as he gets on the bus, kiss hard.

Give Romi a kiss. A flying kiss.

- Bye, PD! - Bye, PD!

- Bye, PD! - Bye, PD!

- Bye, PD! - Bye, PD!

- Bye, PD! - Bye!

Bye, PD! Bye!

- PD, come on! - It's my turn!

- Again, one, two... - Aim!

And here goes...

- Yes! - What a shot!

- What's this? - Good shot.

Mom, these are marbles.

This is how you play...

Romi, are you done learning?

I'm done 'studying', Mummy, not 'learning'!

It's incorrect grammar.

Watch your uncle, dear.

Ms. Anna, his timing for music class has changed.

It's at 6 now. Yes.

There you are!

- That was cheating! - I'm a champion!

- That's a shot! - I'm a champion. Did you see that?

I still have a chance left.

- No way... - Try again. Try again.

One, two, three! Yes!

Ballu, did you return the cooker?

Ballu, did you return the cooker?

I don't know, let me cook.

Anna, can you please grate the bottle gourd?

Yes.

What are you cooking? It looks good.

We're making 'Shahi Lauki' and 'Channa Kofta', Timmy.

It's PD's recipe. I thought I should try it.

Balu, this man PD is very talented.

Of course. He's been managing Anna's house so well.

Food, yoga, night-walking, swimming...

Romi's homework too.

But since PD has come, Romi hardly visits us.

That's my only complaint.

What do children need anyway?

A little love and attention, that's it.

But he always had love and attention.

He never lacked it.

Dear, you made sure he never lacked anything.

- You're the world's best mother. - Of course.

We meant to say that Romi has a new friend now. Right?

We meant to say that Romi has a new friend now. Right?

Yes, absolutely.

Do you want to try it?

These orange-flavoured tablets are great.

- See you, Ms. Anna. - Hold on.

Thank you for doing Romi's homework.

I mean, I couldn't focus on him because of my project.

You don't have to thank me.

Teaching is a piece of cake for me.

But I must tell you that the homework is too much

for a student of class 1.

If they could allocate some time to games like Ludo and chess

it would be great. We'd play a little.

PD, this is your problem. You're going off track.

What do you mean?

I mean, why are you playing with marbles?

I don't approve of these games.

Ms. Anna, we don't do it for fun.

It teaches a great deal.

I mean, chess helps strategize.

If you play Ludo and Snakes and Ladders

you learn numbers.

- Hopscotch helps strengthen the legs... - Oh, God, PD!

You don't have to do fun things.

That's why you're here.

That's why you're here.

Don't you understand such a simple thing?

- I'm trying, Ms. Anna. - How? By playing with marbles?

What can I do if it's not working out? It's not my fault.

I've been trying my best. I'm making an effort...

Try harder.

We're losing time.

I don't have time.

Ms. Anna, I have left no stone unturned.

I didn't work so hard even for my MD and MA exams.

I'll talk to you later.

- I have to go now. - Where are you going?

I have to go to Romi's football match.

- Are you interested in football? - No.

Are you the coach?

- No. - Then?

Fine, I won't go.

I promised him. I'll break my promise.

Let him wait. I won't go.

There you are.

I'm mean now. This is what you want.

- Come on! - Come on!

Taking the penalty kick is Romi from Blue House!

What is this little guy going to do!

Yeah!

- Goal! - Shit!

Well done, kids!

Hold on.

Hold on. Why did you jump early?

We lost because of you.

Why don't you take charge?

Listen, come here.

Come!

- Come on, run! - Move!

- Run! - Come on!

And goal!

And goal!

Run!

Stop him.

Mamma!

Cheater!

Romi?

What are you doing here?

Aren't you sleepy?

Are you upset with me?

I'm sorry.

I said, I'm sorry, Romi.

I was really going to come.

I was ready. I was about to leave, but...

Something important came up, so I got busy.

Listen, scold me if you want.

What happened?

What happened?

Dear, you're hurt.

Didn't you tell mamma? Did you fall while playing?

You haven't even applied an antiseptic... Romi.

What happened, dear?

Romi...

Romi... Dear, listen...

Romi... Dear, listen...

Tell me what happened.

Look, you can share anything with me.

Anything.

Right? Promise? Now tell me. Tell me, dear.

Parth, Shakey and Deepak are students of grade 5.

They are bigger than me in size.

They always tease me.

They mock me.

They trouble me.

And today, at the match

Parth kicked me really hard on my leg, on purpose.

Over here.

Oh, my God! It's red.

Sir showed him the red card and ousted him from the match.

So, dear, that was good, wasn't it?

But then, at the staircase, the three of them...

What did they do?

Hey, Romi! Come here! Quick!

Trying to be a hero!

I got the red card at the match because of you!

- What about that? - I didn't do anything.

Have you forgotten how I splashed water on you?

It looked like you peed. Everyone laughed.

Now I'm going to stick chewing gum on your hair.

You'll come to school bald, understand!

I don't think you've understood.

Turn around!

Mamma!

Romi didn't do anything.

You should have slapped them right then.

You should have bashed them up.

But mamma says good boys don't fight.

To hell with good boys. Okay?

Now get this clear.

If any boy comes to hit you for no fault of yours

then slap him really hard.

Grab his hand, lock it here, legs below

take the name of Lord Shiva and pin him down. Checkmate.

I'm scared.

You're scared.

- What's this? - This will drive your fears away.

Take this.

This will always stay with you. Hold it.

Close your eyes.

Whenever you're scared, hold it tightly. Okay?

Will you come to save me?

Okay.

I promise.

I'll come.

Are you scared now?

Come here.

Sit.

Let me tell you a story.

Okay.

In a far off village, there was a little boy.

Napoleon Bonaparte.

Big boys would hit him with snowball.

And one day, he...

Give it to me. Give me!

Give it to me! Give me!

Gogi, take your tiffin.

Hail Lord Shiva!

Very disappointing.

I feel the same way, ma'am.

What kind of a family and upbringing this child has!

What kind of a mother are you?

You teach your child violence at home?

Romi, did you hit him?

But Mamma, Shakey and Parth, every day...

Ma'am, he's lying.

That day, he chanted 'Hail Lord Shiva'

and thrashed me so much over here...

Oh, God! See, he hit him so much, his body is swollen.

I'm tired of icing it.

Ma'am, this is a very serious matter.

Mummy, he's lying.

- His friends and he... - Quiet, child.

Mrs. Kapoor and Mrs. Roy Choudhary

Mrs. Kapoor and Mrs. Roy Choudhary

we have a zero-tolerance policy in our school.

The school will not tolerate such behaviour.

To the children and the parents

this is my first and last warning.

- Yes, ma'am. - Please go to your class.

But we need to discuss this problem.

Hello.

- Hello, Romi. - Hello.

Have you lost all your manners?

Can't you take a glass and drink?

Come here!

Come here now.

Why did you hit him?

Haven't I told you a zillion times?

No violence. No violence. No violence.

No violence. No violence. No violence.

And what did Shakey say you were screaming?

'Hail Lord Shiva! Hail Lord Shiva!'

Where did you learn all this?

Oh.

So it's you, Mr. Dwivedi.

This is what you've taught him.

Mummy, it's not PD's fault...

You keep quiet and go to your room.

Who the hell do you think you are?

Are you trying to make my son a street fighter?

- No, but... that stupid boy started it... - Stupid.

Stupid boy.

Is this the kind of language you use in front of Romi?

What else have you taught him?

Just tell me everything right now. I'm not good with surprises.

PD cooks, PD helps with yoga,

PD takes care of the house. PD! PD! PD is a hooligan!

PD takes care of the house. PD! PD! PD is a hooligan!

Ms. Anna, taking a stand for yourself is not hooliganism.

- What my mother taught me... - Your mother...

Whatever she taught you,

keep it to yourself.

I'm Romi's mother, and don't teach me about parenting.

You're an unemployed man.

God knows if you want to be something in life or not.

And you're trying to teach me?

You're right, Ms. Anna.

I am teaching you parenting.

Because you really need it.

How dare you.

Just go pack up and leave. Get out of here.

Ms. Anna.

I will leave, but first, I'll say what I have to.

I will leave, but first, I'll say what I have to.

Because to some extent, both you and I are responsible for what's happened.

- I don't need your lectures. - I'm not lecturing.

Don't you know how many battles you're fighting

in your life right now?

All of us are fighting our own battles.

Do you know how educated I am?

I worked so hard. I was a state rank holder.

And look at what I'm doing now.

I don't have a job, no house, no money.

I'm staying in your house as a papa on rent.

I'm tired of proving myself.

Is this not a battle in itself?

What should I do? Stop fighting?

Should I quit and leave?

Some battles are very important

and to win them, you need to trust yourself.

And the foundation of this trust has to be laid in childhood.

When you're a child.

And yes, my mother taught me all this.

You have a lovely son. He can't see you troubled.

You have a lovely son. He can't see you troubled.

That's why when anyone troubles him in school

when they hit him and hurt him

he doesn't share it with you.

Because he...

- Romi. - Yes, Mamma.

Have a good day, okay? Be a good boy, okay?

Have a good day, okay? Be a good boy, okay?

Don't share your lunch with anyone. Eat it yourself.

I've set your hair...

It's fine, Mamma.

Hey.

The next time your child touches my son

you'll get tired icing him all night.

Do you understand?

Do you understand or not?

Shakey, go to your class.

And don't you dare touch him again!

- I'll thrash you. Go now. - Fine.

I'm sorry, PD.

I'm sorry, PD.

Good morning.

Good morning.

I've made nice tea for you.

It might not be as good as yours, but...

I'm sorry.

I got a bit too aggressive yesterday, I was angry.

You need not apologise.

You're the mother. I'm just an arrangement.

No...

You're right.

Inner strength

Inner strength

having faith in yourself is very, very important.

You see, PD

my world revolves around Romi.

And I've worked really hard

to make sure all his desires and wants are fulfilled.

Look, Ms. Anna, you don't have to explain to me.

Who am I?

Just hear me out.

I brought the two-and-a-half-month old Romi here

to my grandma's house.

I didn't go to Kolkata because mom and dad would get worried.

I didn't go to Kolkata because mom and dad would get worried.

I started my business from home.

With Armeen.

Uncle and aunt really supported me.

All these years

I raised Romi the way I thought was right.

There was no one else's point of view.

Look, in a normal family

both parents raise a child together.

But I've been Romi's mother, father, sibling, everything.

Helping him with homework, taking him to the doctor

going grocery shopping, buying underwear

fighting with the plumber, I mean, everything.

And I'm not saying this for sympathy.

It's damn... damn tough.

Ms. Anna, I understand...

Sorry.

Perhaps, while being a single parent

I became the serious type.

That's why Romi doesn't see me as a friend.

Ms. Anna, it's nothing like that.

Romi...

Something must have been lacking.

But thank you.

You made me realise it.

Tea.

Thank you again.

For being Romi's friend.

For him, you're not an arrangement.

You're a friend.

Yes, Ms. Anna.

Anna.

Call me Anna, please.

Okay.

The tea is good.

- Incredible! - What?

I mean, it's delicious.

The 'poha', right? Yeah, it's very good.

'Poha Jalebi' is very famous in our town.

Us Bengalis mostly make sweets using condensed milk.

Condensed milk.

'Poha' is good.

But I really hope that

after some time, we can start talking

about other things besides 'poha' and condensed milk.

Yeah.

I'm saying as a friend. It'll be nice, right?

- Sure. - Just as friends.

Romi, is everything all right?

Mamma, I'm flying like a superhero!

Talk to PD.

- Hello. - Hi.

Did you two have dinner?

We've had dinner, brushed our teeth. And what time is it now?

- Laughter time! - Laughter time!

I'll come early.

It's Sunday tomorrow. Just enjoy.

- Mamma, you enjoy. - Yes.

Okay.

- Thank you. - Come on, PD, let's go.

Okay, listen, it's our laughter time.

I'll talk to you later. Come on!

Oh, she's here. One more shot.

- One more... - Okay!

- And cheers! - Cheers!

I'm loving it!

Hi.

Did he sleep on time?

I hope he didn't trouble you.

You two had a lot of fun, didn't you?

I enjoyed a lot too.

I mean, after a very long time

I had a girls night out. You know what that is?

Gossip, bitching!

- Good. - I mean...

What's that constellation called which looks like a question mark?

'Saptarishi' (Ursa Major).

- 'Sattarishi'. - 'Saptarishi'.

'Saptarishi'. Okay.

I love stargazing.

I mean, you know, there's a connection.

We're all made of stars after all.

So, it's natural to be attracted to them.

You know the stories of all these stars, don't you?

Not all the stars.

But I do know that every star has its own story.

What's your story? Tell me.

- Tell me. - What do you mean?

You're not married. Any girlfriends? Tell me.

When I was in college, I had a lover.

Girlfriend.

- Her name was Swati. - Swati!

Not bad! Then?

I was in love with her for four years.

Then she married someone else.

Why?

I could never tell her.

Then, girlfriend?

This is how it is in small towns.

When we fall in love with someone in our head,

we consider them our lovers.

So, you're still a virgin?

I never said that.

So, it's lust.

What are you... What are you saying?

What's the matter? Everyone has such secrets.

Listen, you're very shy, okay?

This way you'll never be able to have a girlfriend.

I don't want a girlfriend.

Listen...

At night, our ancestors wander around us.

And I don't want them to know my secrets.

Right?

You're so boring.

Fine! Good night.

PD.

I can't sleep.

Let's talk.

'These days...'

'I can't sleep at night.'

'Walk into my dreams, and I'll be able to sleep.'

'I've written letters'

'but I don't have your address.'

'Come and whisper it in my ears, and I'll be able to sleep.'

'I've heard from strangers'

'that your dear ones are very close to you.'

'Just call out to me from afar,'

'and I'll be able to sleep.'

Slowly, colours fill the sky

Slowly, the clouds pass by

'Parathas!' 'Parathas!' 'Parathas!'

Incredible! It's too good.

Slowly, silences seem to be humming

Slowly, when you seem to be coming

Slowly, my dreams came true

Slowly, life doesn't seem blue

Slowly, my fate seems anew

Slowly, moments of solitude are few

since I became yours

Since I became yours

Since I became yours

Since I became yours

Beloved, we seem to be

making a connection, slowly

Beloved!

Since I've found you, I feel relieved

I've found a friend in you, I truly believe. Beloved

Beloved!

Slowly, a special person has arrived

Slowly, my aspirations seem alive

Slowly, my aspirations seem alive

Slowly, life seems surprisingly pleasant

Slowly, it's all because of your presence

Since I became yours

Since I became yours

Since I became yours

Since I became yours

Beloved!

Yes, Mr. Shagun. I need it with low back.

And fix a string on it too.

Deliver it earlier, not on the night of Diwali.

Yes, I'll give you the measurements right away.

Romi!

Measuring tape...

Romi, please bring a scale, dear.

Romi has gone with uncle to buy sweets.

- Scale. - Thank you.

How much is this?

Can you please help me with the measurements?

Can you please help me with the measurements?

Just this portion.

Just... Exactly here.

- In centimetres? - Yes.

2.75.

Okay. 2.75.

And the back?

What's the back's measurement?

- From where? - From here.

Yes, below...

- Oh, I'm sorry... - I couldn't hold it.

May I?

- From here? - Yes.

- Until? - No, further down.

Yes, exact.

- Over here? - No, further down.

- Here? - Yes.

- How much? - 26.

Shoulder, please.

- Yes. - Hold it properly or the measurement...

- Yes. - Hold it properly or the measurement...

- Yes... - It's 15.

- A little more. - Over here? 30...

- Here? - Yes. How much?

- 38. - 38.

38. No, please. The 'lehenga' needs to be measured too.

Yes, that's fine.

- Until where? - This...

Okay, I'll do it.

30...

75.

It's 87.

- Thank you. - Yes... Thank you...

Without her, I feel restless at night

Yet she doesn't come

Yet she doesn't come

Yet she doesn't come

Surprise...

Mom and Dad! Greetings! Please come in.

- Greetings. - Come.

Take this. Give that to him.

- Please come in. - It's heavy.

Take this too.

And this.

- Give me. - No, not this...

Please come in.

Hey, look, we gave her this.

- When we came the last time... - Yes.

Come, please sit. Have a seat.

- Keep this. - Yes, I'll keep it.

- Would you like some tea? - Yes.

- Without sugar. - Without sugar.

Okay.

You just blabber all the time.

Wow! Anna's house is so beautiful.

She has even hired a cook.

True.

Her house looks so beautiful.

Yes.

Hey, what's your name?

Well... Prajapati Shankar Dwivedi.

Mister, come here for a minute.

Where's ma'am?

- Keep it. - She's at office. Tea.

Have tea and calm down.

Well... What is it?

- No... How's the tea? - It's nice.

The tea is good.

- What's so funny? - No, actually...

Your pronunciations seem different. It's nice to hear.

Yes, we're Bengali. Our vocabulary is different.

Yes, Bengali vocabulary is different indeed.

I mean, when you speak Hindi, it's weird.

Shut up.

You're mocking our culture and us.

No, I'm sorry.

Hey, listen. Go bring me this medicine from the pharmacy.

- Why do you start arguing with everyone? - You be quiet.

- Why did you have to chit chat with him? - I didn't.

You were talking to him about Bengalis.

- What's the problem with Bengali? - Okay, fine.

- Hello. - Anna, where are you?

I'm on my way home. What happened?

Your parents are here.

They wanted to surprise you.

And they think I'm your servant. What's this?

Don't worry, PD, I'm coming.

- Dwivedi. - Yes.

Here are Ms. Anna's clothes.

Why should I take them? You take them.

And it's 'Mr. Dwivedi'.

- I'm a teacher. - What's wrong with him?

He takes the clothes every day.

I don't understand.

What do you mean by trial period?

Runa, give her a chance to explain.

You've been scolding her since she has come.

You be quiet.

You be quiet.

All this forward thinking through the years

- has led to this nonsense, I'm telling you. - Mom, chill. Chill.

I did what I felt was right for Romi at that time.

That's it.

You did what you thought was right for Romi?

What's right about this?

You just brought home a random guy to be his papa.

What...

You've already given him the house keys?

Softly, Mom.

I'm...

I'm...

- Here are your medicines. - Thank you.

The house keys.

Thank you.

Hey, boy. Where do you think you're going, inside the house?

I...

You guys talk. I'll go to my room.

Your room?

- Mom... Mom, just... - What do you mean by your room?

Don't shush me. No, this is just not acceptable.

You have nothing better to do.

You're roaming around here as a father.

Have you ever thought about

what the neighbours will say and think?

Uncle and aunt are fine with it.

So what? What will Mr. Keshto think?

Mr. Keshto?

I mean, he's your neighbour.

How does that matter?

- Look at her. - Exactly. How does it matter?

- You calm down. - No, I won't.

All this is unacceptable, I'm telling you...

Just...

- Hey... - PD!

- Romi... - Carry me. Carry me.

- Romi... - Carry me. Carry me.

- Okay, come... - Carry me...

Carry me. Carry me.

Yes... Romi... First, you have to meet your grandparents.

He's grown so big...

- Romi! - Grandpa! Grandma!

Romi, my dear, come, give me a hug...

- Go... - Come here, come to me...

Come here, come to me.

Grandpa, Grandma, Gogi and I

have been selected for the Annual Day.

We'll perform on stage like rock stars.

We'll perform on stage like rock stars.

Wow!

Look, the invitation cards.

One for mamma. One for papa.

PD, it's to my favourite song, Believer.

It goes like this... "First things first..."

PD...

- I'll serve... - I love this song.

- It's my favourite song. - Food...

- Listen to me, PD. - Hold on a minute.

I'll go eat on my terrace... I mean, your terrace...

- Dear, I'll go... - Come on...

I have to tell...

- Okay, fine... - I have a secret to tell you.

Yes, let's freshen up and change first.

- Then we'll talk. - You'll listen to me then?

I'll listen to everything you have to say.

He's a nice guy, Mom.

If he's that nice, marry him.

I'm telling you, he has a different plan.

Just bang your head on your damn pot!

What's the matter now?

Hey, boy.

Hey, you.

Come here.

Come here.

Sit.

Sit down.

What are you doing here?

I was hungry, so I came to get a biscuit.

No, I mean, what are you doing in this house?

Why did you come to this house?

- What's your plan? - Plan?

Plan...

Look, I understand everything.

Look, I understand everything.

This huge house has been transferred to my name

by Anna's grandmother.

And I will give it to Romi.

Runa, why don't you come to the point?

This is the point.

There are no free lunches here.

What did you think?

Since Anna is alone

you can fool her and usurp this property?

You're misunderstanding. I mean...

This plan of trial period is Anna's plan.

And this arrangement is her helplessness.

There's nothing between us.

That's it, enough, I understand everything.

Let him speak.

Go on.

I understand that you're angry.

You're a mother after all.

And a mother always wishes to teach the right thing.

And a mother always wishes to teach the right thing.

So? Where are your parents?

Do they know that they have a grandchild?

My father passed away long ago.

I had a mother, but...

She passed away... just recently.

Look, Prajapati...

We don't have a problem with you.

Whatever Anna did, whether right or wrong

it's under pressure.

But this is all temporary.

You two, you're not married.

So, when you leave this house in the future

So, when you leave this house in the future

what is Romi going to do?

Have you ever thought about that?

I'll go.

Hey, Prajapati!

Happy Diwali!

Happy Diwali, Uncle!

I've brought you special 'laddus' made of pure ghee

especially from the Bengali market.

Uncle, I don't feel like it.

Didn't you get the good news?

Why are you sulking? I just don't get you.

You've got a job, it's the festival of Diwali

You've got a job, it's the festival of Diwali

You no longer have to be a slave here, Goddess Saraswati is impressed

Goddess Lakshmi has blessed you. What else do you need?

Uncle, today...

- Today is the last day. - So?

Oh...

Have you gotten too close to them?

Hey...

No... Calm down...

No, relax...

No...

So what if it's the last day?

When one month ends

When one month ends

the other begins.

Calendar and nature have the same rule.

Change.

Change.

Don't you get it? Come.

Prajapati.

Change your direction.

Move on.

Happy Diwali.

Happy Diwali, Uncle.

- Happy Diwali, PD! - Happy Diwali! Happy Diwali!

- Happy Diwali, Mr. Sharma! - Happy Diwali!

Meet the new Associate Professor of Delhi University.

- Congratulations. - Happy Diwali!

- Happy Diwali! - Happy Diwali!

Love is like sticky jackfruit

Love is like sticky jackfruit

It glues to the root

Love is a quagmire, it only hurts

Love is a quagmire, it only hurts

Love is a quagmire, it only hurts

Love is a quagmire, it only hurts

Love is like sticky jackfruit

Love is like sticky jackfruit

It glues to the root

Love is a quagmire, it only hurts

Love is a quagmire, it only hurts

Love is a quagmire, it only hurts

Love is a quagmire, it only hurts

Love is a quagmire, it only hurts

Great!

I fell for your pretty face

Smiling at you was a big mistake

I fell for your pretty face

Smiling at you was a big mistake

Your shoes, your phone...

You're cute, baby, but you're a cyclone

I'm single, no stress

Being in a relationship is a mess

Stay away from me. Spare me

Spare me

Spare me

Love is a punishment, it leaves you sore

If you love

If you love

you will hurt even more

It's like an ant falling on jaggery

It's like an ant falling on jaggery

It can never get out of it again

Love is a quagmire, it only hurts

Love is a quagmire, it only hurts

Love is a quagmire, it only hurts

Love is a quagmire, it only hurts

It was so much fun.

Mom and dad, whenever they are there for Diwali, it's too much fun.

Oh, today is an extremely special situation.

Oh, today is an extremely special situation.

Associate Professor Prajapati Shankar Dwivedi.

Not bad.

Love is a choir, it only hurts

"Quagmire".

What does that mean?

It means, don't fall in love with just anyone.

Love is similar to an ant getting stuck in jaggery. It never comes out.

Love is like jaggery.

And what if it still happens?

In this song, the poet is trying to say that you shouldn't fall in love.

- What should we do then? - I don't know.

Come on, PD, go to sleep. You've had enough.

And tomorrow is your first day. Come...

Anna, what's this?

Between you and me, this arrangement...

A babysitter?

A freeloader tenant?

A friend.

We're friends, PD.

Friends?

- PD... please. - Anna.

I feel like the ant, and you're jaggery.

And sometimes, you're the ant and I'm the jaggery.

We've been constantly running towards each other.

We're so complete, aren't we?

Don't spoil it.

Please.

So you tell me, Anna.

What's this bond?

What are we?

I don't like these

girlfriend and wife kind of relationships.

Do you like me, Anna?

Good morning...

- Good morning, students. - Good morning, sir.

So, what are we starting with?

The History of Napoleon Bonaparte.

- Can I tell you a story? - Yes, sir.

So, in a far off village

there was a little boy.

Mamma, I want to talk to PD.

It's my Annual Day.

Please, Mummy. Just once.

- No, Romi. - Please, Mummy.

- Romi? - Please.

I said no, Romi.

Romi!

Romi!

Romi...

What is wrong with you? You're so stubborn!

What are you doing, Anna?

I don't know, Mom. I don't know.

Don't cry.

Don't cry. Don't cry, dear. Don't cry. No...

Be frank with me. Tell me what happened.

It's all my fault.

Trial period, temporary papa...

It was a stupid plan.

I'm a fool.

I'm a fool.

Look, dear

everyone isn't perfect.

People make mistakes.

He proposed to me.

He didn't even stay back to listen to my reply.

Why?

Why should I trust him?

I'm sorry, Romi.

Why can't I talk to PD?

He's got a new job.

He's busy now.

Why are all papas always busy, Mamma?

Mamma.

You'll always be with me, won't you?

Always.

Good morning, parents, and a very warm welcome

to Spring Hill School's Annual Day function.

And here today,

to win your hearts with their performance,

we present

the rock stars of the junior school.

Let's give them a very big hand.

Let's give them a very big hand.

Romi, come.

Papa is...

...like a superhero with a claw

Or he's like...

...the brave warriors at war

10 to 1000...

10 to 1000...

...he converts in a snap

He's like that zero in Math

Papa is like a superhero with a claw

Or he's like the brave warriors at war

He converts 10 to 1000 in a snap

He's like that zero in Math

In our lives, papa is the warrior

Papa is the real saviour

My papa is incredible

My papa... is incredible

- By incredible, you mean? - Incredible means awesome.

- By incredible, you mean? - Incredible means awesome.

He's like 'gol gappas' and 'chaat'

He's like the bitter sweetness in chocolates and tart

Whenever I'm scared and fearful

he drives my fears away like a raging bull

He resolves my problems like a true emperor

Sometimes he's a boring lecturer

My papa is incredible

Mummy is the queen of the house

Romi is a little mouse

But papa is the roof

He protects the house

He protects the house

He teaches us to fight storms

Mummy is like the ship

and papa is its anchor

Romi is a lost goldfish

Mummy, papa and Romi

The three of us are a team

Our life is a dream

Our life is a dream

Papa is like a superhero with a claw

Or he's like the brave warriors at war

He converts 10 to 1000 in a snap

He's like that zero in Math

In our lives, papa is the warrior

Papa is the real saviour

My papa is incredible

My papa is incredible

My papa... is incredible

'In the infinite universe'

'in a small area of a small city'

'you are an insignificant being'

'as minute as a mustard seed.'

'A small man, with big powers of love.'

He converts 10 to 1000 in a snap

He's like that zero in Math

In our lives, papa is the warrior

Papa is the real saviour

My papa is incredible

My papa... is incredible