Pant-ji, leave the suitcase there.
Thank you for coming all the way.
No, it's okay, ma'am.
Shall I wait for Mr. Karan?
-No. You can go. -Very well, ma'am.
-Namaste. -Namaste.
Hey.
Hey!
Look who missed me.
Does the offer still stand?
Welcome home!
-Hi. -Hello.
Whatever happened in Nice, I'm grateful for it.
So…
what can I get you?
Wine or a line?
I'll take those noodles.
Nope.
Fuck it! I'm in India now, man.
Stop it.
All the boys were suspended.
The principal is starting an inquiry.
After the suspension?
A message from Harsh.
He says there's a meeting tomorrow for all the parents.
At Chetan's house.
And Shruti's parents?
I don't know.
Tell him we'll attend.
Give me the phone.
-Why? -I want to check it.
I haven't done anything,
so what do you want to check?
Don't you trust me?!
Didn't you hear her?
Password.
Does Gaurav know about all this?
The whole school knows.
Listen.
The video Chetan showed you…
don't tell anyone about it.
What?
I won't tell.
Go to sleep.
Welcome to Asia In Talks.
Denied tells us what it means to be a Dalit in India.
Pallavi Menke belongs to a community
that for centuries was deemed "untouchable."
Pallavi, on reading your book, I noticed a recurring expression,
"Coming out."
Yes.
I used to hide my Dalit identity.
You see, in India, most often, you recognize caste by the last name.
We are Menke, and my family changed it to Kumar,
which is sort of a…
it's a generic, it's a caste-neutral name.
But, now I'm back as Menke.
And has living in America had something to do with you embracing your identity?
Yes, it did.
Suddenly, I was in a society that didn't care what my caste is.
Here, I was just a woman of color.
And that's another battle.
That's great, Pallavi.
It looks like we got a question in the back there.
Hi.
-Hi, Pallavi. -Hello.
My question to you is,
on one hand, you talk about equality,
and on the other, you justify reservation.
I mean, how do you explain this hypocrisy?
Can I answer your question with a question?
Yeah, sure.
Could you tell me why do athletes
have different start marks in an Olympic race?
Because the one on the inside has a lesser distance to cover.
Exactly.
And my answer is that the ones on the outside have a longer journey.
If equal opportunity is to be given,
some people need a head start.
My grandmother…
Paul, my grandmother used to manually clean toilets.
She had no other choice.
Only reservation enabled my father to go to school.
And it enabled me to go to the college I deserved.
This gaping inequality needs a correction,
and that is what we call affirmative action.
Wow. Glad to see you guys so hard at work.
We were watching Pallavi Menke's interview.
You're not doing Pallavi's wedding.
Watch some other videos.
Okay, so Karan and I are going to be doing separate weddings.
The team will be divided.
What?
Get on with your work. Come.
The court date's been fixed.
I've also set aside a few open-air venues for the reception.
Yeah.
Jazz, you'll be working with me on the Ahuja-Menon wedding.
-Yeah? -Yes, sir.
Will you be closing your doors too?
Apparently, I'm on team Tara.
I hope you're not getting someone else for this.
No, man. Just check the dates.
Make sure there's not a clash. That'll be good.
I don't wanna miss Pallavi Menke.
Yeah, I know, man. Of course.
The dates are different, so…
Am I going to be partitioned as well?
The boys say it's not true.
If the boys are saying
it's not true, we have to believe them.
Of course!
No need to be worried.
Just tell the truth.
Why would Shruti lie?
Did you have a fight with her or…
is it something else?
Girls these days say anything to seek attention.
Look at Shruti's Insta account.
How do you know what Shruti posts on Insta?
-She's only 15. -Mrs. Jauhari, mind it, please!
She's using Chetan's name to get free publicity.
Why did she name you, Chetan?
You know her, don't you?
Answer me, son.
Mrs. Jauhari, please.
Don't pressurize him!
Mom.
Aunty, everyone knows her.
It's because she hooks up with so many guys.
In school…
she's called a slut.
Even he hooks up with all the girls.
What is he called then?
Girls should behave themselves.
And you idiots will decide how girls should behave?
-I didn't say that. -Good!
If I hear you use the word "slut,"
I'll break all your teeth!
So insolent…
Go easy on him or he won't talk.
I am scared that he will turn out like his father.
She'll get tenure at Columbia University this year.
Pallavi will officially be an Ivy League professor.
He's showing you off.
Of course!
Look at her achievements.
From where to where!
I loved your piece, by the way,
on the intersectionality of caste and gender in India.
Oh, thank you!
What article is this?
Your mother's pretending she understands.
Of course, I do!
Anyway, let's get to the point.
The reason we’re here
is that all our relatives are complaining.
-Oh? -Nothing serious. It's just that
we've never had a court wedding in the family.
They want to know what's going on.
I was thinking,
let's have a ceremony at the reception.
What ceremony?
Why? Traditional pheras. What else?
Is it too short a notice?
No. Not a problem at all.
We can use the reception venue itself.
I'll variate the décor, and it'll be lovely.
Tara couldn't make it?
Tara is actually on another job.
You know Tara?
Yeah, I work at the Tri-Art Gallery.
I met her several times with Ruchi and Faiza.
Right? Okay.
What a small world. Yeah.
But please don't panic. I promise you, I'm perfectly capable.
Oh no, I didn't mean it like that.
I'm sure you'll be amazing.
Anyway, we aren't looking for anything too dramatic.
-Just something more intimate. -No.
I want drama!
I'll be turning fifty soon.
Really. I thought I'd never get married.
-But now… -You serious?
Yeah, I'm serious.
The groom must come in style in a baraat.
Well, whatever you guys decide.
It's north meets south.
Yes?
Hi.
He wants to go home.
Sorry, Son, just give me five minutes more.
Will you wait down?
Ved, is it mint chocolate chip or cookies and cream your favorite?
I'll treat you to both. We'll have them at home.
You'd like that?
He's really shy?
Not usually.
I got divorced a few months ago, so…
he's been a little quiet since then.
He'll come around. Trust me.
Yeah.
Oh, fuck!
Babe, you didn't have to dress up for my friends.
I dress up.
Your friends are incidental.
That's the birthday boy.
-Happy birthday! -Thank you.
-Hi. Tara. -Hi. Aman.
You look different.
Very funny, Tara.
Guys, let's do a round of shots.
-Cheers! -Cheers!
One picture?
If Tara's borrowing money from your mom,
they've gotta be pretty tight.
Yeah, but…
if it helps with the divorce,
I'm not complaining.
Do you think she tells her things about us?
What things?
I don't know. Like…
where we're getting a place, what we'll call the baby.
I don't want her to have any information.
Bindu Khanna is the Gestapo.
I didn't even know I had a sister.
That's the first time you're calling her your sister.
If you think this was some moment of great catharsis,
then you're wrong.
You know she made me her nominee.
For her shares in the business.
Tells you she has no one in her life.
Tells me she's your sister.
Hello. That was quick.
Why waste time?
I'm Danish, and I think you're gorgeous.
Thank you.
But I don't wanna waste your time either.
So I just wanna get this out of the way.
I'm trans.
And I'm curious to know more.
About you. Your life.
All of it.
I just wanna go on a date, Danish, not give a TED talk.
That's hilarious!
I like that.
You can totally take me out for a drink.
I'll give you a ring by the end of the day.
-Yeah? -Sure, ma'am.
-Thanks. -Thank you, ma'am.
-This is perfect for the wedding. -We can have the ceremony here.
And we have the banquet hall for the vows ceremony.
-We have to have music. -Oh, yeah!
Dance at the reception.
This is the wedding.
Absolutely, yes!
Works for you, Pallavi?
I mean, if not, we can look at the other hotels
in the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio.
They're all very good.
No. This is beautiful.
So, actually, I was thinking…
that if we're really doing this,
then I also want one from my side.
A wedding is for both sides, sweetheart.
No. That's not what I mean.
What I mean is that if we're doing pheras for your family,
then we should also do something for our family, no?
No?
Sure. I mean, there's so much space here,
so we could sit with you and figure out what you need.
That would be great.
See, it'll be a Buddhist wedding, and…
We're having a court wedding followed by pheras.
And another ceremony? Isn't that too much?
Absolutely!
I think you're right.
Actually, Pallavi, one ceremony is more than enough.
Sis, let's go to the reception directly.
See…
honestly speaking, I wanted a court marriage.
So what I'm trying to say is that…
if we’re doing your traditional ceremony,
I want a Dalit wedding as well.
Why are you being stubborn?
How am I being stubborn?
Chill, Sis. Stop being an activist for once!
No, it's her day, Amit.
We'll have as many weddings as she wants. Right?
-Yeah. -Done.
But…
don't spend all your inheritance on the wedding!
But this is a serious matter, Mrs. Jauhari.
The parents say she was molested by Chetan.
And he shot it on his phone.
And the video was apparently circulated.
Have you seen the video?
No, sir.
Did Chetan molest Shruti?
No, sir, she hooked up with him.
Hooked up?
What does "hooked up" mean?
Sir…
they kissed and stuff.
-So Chetan was her boyfriend? -No, sir.
Shruti made out with two other guys from a higher standard last year.
And Chetan knew that.
So what?
He wouldn't have a girlfriend like her.
Sir…
when can he attend school again?
Not until this blows over.
Based on what Shruti's parents have told us,
we're lucky they haven't gone straight to the police.
Police?
Yes, her version is pretty disturbing.
This will be extremely bad for our school's reputation if this gets out.
No, Jazz. It's a grey file.
All the trip vouchers and bills are in that file.
Yes, ma'am, I'm just…
Look in my room.
-Ma'am, I found it. -Give it to the accountant.
-Yes. -I'm not coming to the office today.
-Is everything okay, ma'am? -It's a family matter.
Okay, ma'am. I'll inform Karan.
Okay.
I don't want Dhruv's name mixed up in the case, Joshi-ji.
The friend's accused, not him, right?
So, we'll handle it.
Let the case be filed first.
I'll call you then.
You're getting too worked up.
No, SP sir.
This won't end that easily.
Yes, Jazz?
So, you know, we thought of something like this for the entryway.
The mandap would be something like this.
So we retain the Tamilian palette and feel.
Perfect. I love it.
Okay, great.
Sir, not to worry at all.
You're definitely getting your Punjabi baraat.
No. All good.
One more thing.
I know we've sent save-the-dates and all,
but for the wedding, I would like to use my maiden name,
Iyer.
Shall we discuss this later?
It's okay.
Can we change that now?
Yeah. Shouldn't be a problem.
Jazz, will you get on that?
Yes, sir.
Great.
Just give me two minutes, and I'll be back.
-Which way's the restroom? -Yeah.
Just that way. Up those stairs, to the left.
Ved, two minutes then we go.
Sir, I'll show you some references for the invitation.
-Yeah. -Yeah.
Jazz, also show him the options that the designers have sent
-for the baraat outfit. -Yes, sir.
Nice.
Hi.
I'm Karan.
What's your name?
Ved Menon.
What do you want to be when you grow up, Ved Menon?
Engineer.
Wow.
My father is an engineer.
Come. Should we go?
Sir, should I email you the rest of the options?
-Bye. -Yeah.
But this… we'll fix this.
-Kabir. -Yes?
If you're done, want to go to a movie?
I wish you'd told me earlier. I just… I just made plans.
A date?
I'm not gonna lie to you.
Why?
"Why?"
Don't worry. I'll take Meher.
He's a goofball!
Watch how he swears.
How did you know I wanted to eat pasta?
Oh, did you?
No. Just being romantic.
-Want some? -Nah.
What happened between you and Tara?
Nothing. Why?
You're here. We're clean.
You didn't have to quit, you know.
I want to support you.
So, I'm having a really hectic week,
but definitely the weekend?
Sunday, 8 p.m.
Meet me near the bar.
I’ll be carrying a rose.
Later.
Hi, Ma.
How is my child?
Have you eaten?
Yes, I was trying to make some lentil soup.
But it was nothing like yours.
You probably didn't season it right.
You must learn how to cook.
Or else no boy will marry my daughter.
Your father is saying "hi" to you.
Hi, my child.
Oh! Hi, Papa.
-Nice shirt! -Thank you, my child.
He looks around and says, "There's so much diversity,
we must celebrate."
And then an Indian girl pipes up and says,
"Diversity? With 93% men in the sociology department?
What do you think, Nick?"
The whole room bursts into laughter.
And then I fell in love with her,
right there and then.
You're not so bad yourself.
A hotshot lawyer.
Hawking and Sherman, by the way.
She's just being polite.
She usually refers to my firm as "The Dark Side."
You're not supposed to say that in front of the camera.
He's such a giraffe. We're sorry.
-That's… It's okay, guys. No, don't worry. -Sorry.
I don't know. We're just really light around each other.
And we're very easy.
-You know, we flow. -Yes.
He's my friend.
And, I think…
I think I can be myself with him.
And, so what is "yourself"?
A troublemaker.
And lovely. Got it.
-Done? -Done.
It's your turn.
-Yeah. -It's very stressful.
-It's looking really nice, though. Yeah. -Oh, really?
I really loved you in that interview with Asia In Talks.
-Oh, thanks for watching. -It was really nice.
Oh, thank you. You now!
-What must I say? -Come on!
Just say that, you know, nice things.
Say that… how excited you are about the wedding.
-Just normal things. -Wedding?
Where you're basically trying to prove a point.
Why are you speaking like that?
Sis, why don't you get it?
None of us wants a Dalit wedding.
Don't you get it?
-Why aren't you doing your homework? -I'll do it.
When?
-When? -I'll do it!
-So when's that? -When I feel like it.
Hey!
First, learn how to talk politely.
You'll get it back in a month.
The school only cares about its reputation and its business.
The principal says he has suspended all the boys.
What use is that?
These boys are perverted criminals. They need proper punishment.
We had no choice. We had to go to the police.
Ma'am, one more question.
Why are you asking us? Go and ask the principal.
-What else we could have done? -Ma'am, please, ma'am.
You've just witnessed Shruti's parents unwilling to even talk to us.
Even if Chetan made the video and showed it around,
how's it the fault of the others?
-The girl is lying. -She's lying one hundred percent.
-Her family wants money. -They're not asking for money.
In fact, they haven't mentioned money.
They'll blackmail us. You'll see.
The reputation of the boys will be ruined. And they know it.
That was their plan, or why would a schoolgirl say all this publicly?
We've all had such experiences.
Did we kick up a fuss?
Tell me. We all move on, right?
I'm sorry if something like this happened to you.
But if it happens to anyone today,
then we must kick up a fuss.
You should let the lower one flow down, okay?
-Yes. -Mama, this looks amazing.
You've sourced such beautiful pieces.
Show them off.
Thanks.
And these vases.
Love them!
You know they're Bharat Vij.
Yeah?
Mother Earth? This is all his work?
I could take you to his studio.
Yeah? Nice.
Mama, I was thinking you could help me with the business.
I mean…
my aesthetic is your aesthetic
and we could really make this work together.
Also…
I…
I'm gonna need to take some time out soon.
And I need someone I can trust.
Please don't tell me that you're pregnant.
I knew it.
This quitting smoking and looser clothes.
I don't know what to say.
Well, you could say, "Congratulations."
You left your husband in Dubai and came back.
He hit me.
You started seeing a married man.
His wife was your best friend.
You broke up his home and are now pregnant and still single.
Your father can take just that much shame.
Get married. Or do not have this child.
Yeah, because he's like you.
This guy? Are you serious?
Adil's calling.
Hey, Tara, how's it going?
Hi…
Who's the new boyfriend?
What?
This changes the terms of our settlement significantly.
I… I don't know what you're talking about.
"I don't know what you're talking about…"
Fuck!
Good. Go with it.
He knows.
About what?
About us, Raghav.
Fuck! I had this settlement in the bag.
It's just money.
Forget it.
It's not just money. It's a fortune.
Besides, I don't know if you should be here right now.
At least, till the settlement is sorted.
Would you prefer that I leave?
Yeah, I'm sorry. I need to figure this out.
Fine, if that's what you need.
Yeah, that is what I need.
You're blackmailing her.
Blackmail… no, Faiza. I'm negotiating.
By putting a detective on her.
I mean, how does one even get a detective?
Oh, this is Tara.
I need all the ammo I can get.
She's…
not letting this go.
And how long is this going to last?
As long as it takes.
I'm a pregnant woman living in a hotel.
I'm starting to show.
What am I supposed to do?
Walk around Delhi, carrying your bastard child?
Fuck off! We're not living in the 18th century.
Tell that to my father.
I would.
You haven't even got me a ring?
I'm marrying you!
Hey, if a ring makes it more real,
I'll give you a ring.
You really want a ring?
I really want you to want to get me a ring.
Yes, Tara. Tell me.
Adil threatened me.
What do you mean he threatened you?
He said if I'm seeing someone,
he can change the terms of the settlement.
He called you out of the blue?
He may have someone following me.
Are you seeing someone?
Tara, it is important for me to know.
I can help you accordingly.
There's no proof.
If need be, I can deny it. Or…
I can leave him. Or I can break up with him.
No. Don't panic.
Just keep it low-key.
Okay.
Love this place.
-Isn't it… -I like it too.
-Watch your step. -Hello.
-It's beautiful. -Yes, ma'am?
Yeah, he's with me.
Yeah, all okay.
Okay, bye.
Is that Tara?
Yeah.
Is she checking on me?
No, just…
Sir, all these cars are available.
My friend will make sure the car you choose will look spanking new.
Okay, well done, Jazz.
Show this to Rohit. Let him pick one.
Yeah.
Jazz, get a test drive done.
-Yeah, sure. I will. -Yeah, okay.
Want some chocolate?
No.
Is something wrong?
It's okay.
Let it out.
You can say what you want or…
you don't have to say anything.
I hate my mother.
Even I hate my mother.
She's mean to me.
Why do you hate yours?
She doesn't care about me.
You sure?
She only wants to get married to Rohit uncle.
Your mother cares about you more than mine cares about me.
She takes you everywhere.
Mine doesn't.
That's because you're old.
I'm not that old!
I still get upset.
You know how I deal with it?
I let her be her.
And I let me be me.
I want to speak to my father.
But she doesn't let me.
Yes, over there.
Rohit, what do you think?
There's no lack of space.
This is… totally doable.
Yep.
We do the Pallavi wedding here
and the main wedding in the banquet.
And…
Why do you keep calling it the "main wedding"?
-You know what I mean. -No, I don't actually.
Meher-ji…
there's a limit to equality.
Sharma-ji is letting his son marry her. That itself is a big deal.
If this wedding was taking place in our village,
by now Menke family would be…
Now you know…
why you shouldn't call it the "main wedding."
Oh, it's gorgeous.
-Isn't it? -Yeah.
-Kumar? -It's your family's name.
Yeah, but I don't use it. I've reclaimed my real name.
I know, babe.
-They're only using our first names. -I know…
It'll be weird if they wrote Vikram weds Pallavi Menke.
That's not what I mean. But if you use Kumar here…
Hello, Mumlet.
-Do you have two minutes? -Please sit.
-What's wrong? -Nothing serious.
We were just talking.
It's better we follow the original plan.
What do you mean by "original plan"?
Our guru has said the pheras have to be at 2 p.m.
Another ceremony will follow that.
And then to serve lunch will be too late.
What do you think?
I'll tell you what I think.
I think let's just stick to the court marriage.
That way, it'll be easier on everybody.
Yeah?
Pallavi!
What the hell was that?
I can't pretend anymore.
Pretend?
Are you really okay with what your mother was suggesting?
-No. -Then?
But neither am I okay with you snapping at my family and walking out.
Vikram, your family is not comfortable with who I am.
Please don't make assumptions
-on their behalf. -Oh, come on!
Your family is very sweet and very nice,
as long as my identity is about the Ivy League stature and the awards.
And the Dalit me?
They'd rather whitewash it!
God, you're being paranoid.
I'm being paranoid, okay.
You know what?
This is today's newspaper.
Okay. Please have a seat.
Let's look at the matrimonials.
See what people want.
Do you see any inter-caste marriages here?
When was the last time you've been to an inter-caste wedding?
You've not been in India long enough to know these things.
I'd be the first one to say something
if I felt they were letting you down.
I do not need you to save me.
Your parents didn't even ask me if I wanted pheras.
They deliberately did not put my caste name on the cards.
And now this timing nonsense!
What do you think all this is about?!
Aren't you reading a little bit too much into this?
No. You can't see it.
-I can't see it? -Yes, you can't see it.
So, what now?
Let's go back to the court marriage.
Your shit is so complex.
And it's my wedding also!
And it's my family.
Don't you understand that?
So you have to calm down.
Yeah. My shit is really complex.
But your shit stinks of privilege.
So go fuck off!
If it wasn't for what I've achieved…
would your parents even approve of this marriage?
Pallavi…
what do you want?
What do I want?
I just want to be treated as an equal.
This is not about your politics.
What!
Of course, this is about my politics.
Everything is about the politics.
I'm a public figure. It matters what I do.
It matters what choices I make.
It matters that I stand by my principles!
And, above all, Vikram, it matters to me!
What about my family? And how they feel?
Vikram.
Vikram, if your family is honest about how they feel,
I promise you I can be of help.
Vikram left in a huff.
Do whatever you think is right.
We're with you, child.
Of course, we are.
But think about Vikram's situation too.
Why create problems for him?
Father, she isn't interested in anyone else's problems.
She wrote a book about our caste.
And forced all of us to come out.
-Excuse me? -Amit, stop…
Mom, one second.
What do you mean exactly?
Did you ever ask me if I wanted to be known as a quota student?
Did you?
Exactly.
Are you ashamed?
Sis! You live in New York,
and we live in Delhi.
We face it every single day!
But why do you feel ashamed?
Have you thought about it?
No. We don't think. Right?
You're the only intellectual in the family.
We're a band of fools.
Don't change the topic.
Why do you feel ashamed?
Because for centuries, these people have told us to be.
-Yeah, right. So what? -So what?!
If you want people to treat you a certain way,
start treating yourself like that first.
Okay, fine.
I'll start treating myself like that
by not coming to your wedding. Okay?
Amit.
-Enough! -Where's he going?
No. Let it be…
I think it's going to cause too much confusion.
Are you sure?
We have two separate venues.
We can easily have two ceremonies.
Actually, I think it's better we leave it to a court wedding.
This has become a nightmare.
Why?
Don't get upset, son.
But Amish uncle and Mira aunty have said
they don't want to attend this kind of a ceremony.
This kind of a ceremony?
Yes.
We don't want to tell… Pallavi,
but the truth is that…
people are not comfortable.
So what can we do?
Did you make an excuse to cancel the Buddhist wedding?
There's no need to rub it in people's faces.
This marriage happening is in itself a big deal.
You're progressive.
You can marry her.
But people will always see her for what she is.
They will never treat her as an equal.
You've read so much.
You should tell him.
Well, ma'am, you're right.
We don't live in an ideal world and…
Pallavi should be treated as an equal.
But the truth is…
she studied law at Columbia.
She's written two books,
she's won an Amnesty Award.
Amish uncle and Mira aunty, they can't possibly match up to that.
Don't get sarcastic with me, dear.
We're not talking about her achievements. Okay?
The society doesn't care about that.
They only care about where and in which family she was born in.
Anjali.
This is ridiculous!
Son…
you do exactly as you want.
So, this is the plan.
Please arrange for the signing
and right after that, the Buddhist wedding.
If you want the traditional pheras,
we'll show up.
Now I must go and apologize to my fiancée.
Thank you, Meher.
Yeah, he just needs tools to be able to process this stuff, you know.
Yes, we know.
Once the wedding's done,
we are taking him to see a therapist.
Okay, that's great.
It's a tough time for him.
Clearly, you picked up on that.
Yeah, I'm really sorry to bring this up.
You know, I just couldn't see this happening
and not say something.
See what happening?
Vidya.
A woman moving on with her life?
Is that too much for you?
What? No.
No, please. You must move on with your life.
I'm just talking about Ved.
He wants to see his father.
Excuse me?
Who told you that?
He told me.
Look, guys, just trust me on this, okay?
I grew up being kept away from someone I loved very deeply.
Because my mother thought that to be best.
But believe me, you do not want the relationship
that I have with my mother.
I'm not your mother.
And Ved is not you.
Relax, Vidya. Ved spoke to him.
Maybe we should just listen to him and…
Yeah, feel free.
I don't need this shit from our wedding planner.
Sorry.
Vidya.
I… I'm so sorry.
She's just very stressed, you know.
He was…
He was not a very good husband.
No, I get it.
Look, more power to her for leaving him.
All I'm saying is, just be honest about
whether he's a good father.
Clearly, I don't know enough. Alright.
And she's absolutely right. This is…
none of my business whatsoever.
But that kid seems depressed.
You have to fix this.
I'm loving this middle-aged life,
but it's Bee's birthday and we…
we've earned ourselves a party.
No, man. I just wanna watch a movie.
-You sure? -Yeah.
It must be nice to work out of home.
I'm out a lot.
Research, interviews.
-Stuff like that. -Of course.
Please.
-Thank you. -Yeah.
This kid has a sweet tooth.
Adil told me you made him your nominee.
I was really moved by that.
I mean, so was he. He just won't admit it.
Yes, he's a lot like Papa.
May I ask you what it was like?
What do you mean?
For you to…
I mean…
your mother not being married.
Isn't Adil divorced?
We are taking all the necessary steps to ensure her protection.
The boys have been suspended
and are currently under investigation by the police.
The school has also initiated an inquiry that the police will take forward.
There's a message from Chetan's father.
"We are going ahead with the lawsuit. There's no avenue left at this point."
Isn't this the same Shruti who came to your birthday party?
Two or three years ago?
So?
She was your friend, Dhruv.
If she's telling the truth, you'd help her, right?
Yes?
Why is everyone questioning us?
What about what that girl did? No one cares about that.
What did she do wrong?
You're taking her side.
-Dhruv, I’m not finished. -Bulbul.
He has no manners. What a way to talk…
Sorry.
You're home early.
Mummy, I have to tell you something.
-Tell me. -Nothing. I'm hungry.
Chanda! Reheat the food.
Okay, kids. See you all tomorrow.
Look who's come to meet you.
Father!
Miss you, sweetheart.
-How was your day? -Awesome!
-Did you miss me? -Yeah.
Hi.
I'm sorry.
That was really uncalled for.
I…
I got really stressed out and I just took it out on you.
It's not cool. I know.
But…
I got you this cheap wine…
if it helps.
Is that the best you can do?
I can do better.
Apology accepted.
The blue car would've been better. But…
It's okay. It's in good condition.
-Change the seat covers. -Sir, that's being done.
Oh, very good. Okay.
Jazz, get the car decorated.
Don't overdo it.
No, Jazz! Stop making that face.
Thank you.
When will you be free?
Don't know.
We'll talk later.
You're on the right track!
So that's Nadeem?
Yes, didn't I tell you about him?
You actually carried a rose!
Of course.
You recognized me immediately.
You do realize that I have your pictures, right?
Yeah, but technology is so boring.
This is way sexier.
"Meet me at the bar. I'll be carrying a red rose."
Well, roses are sexy. Can't deny that.
Oh!
What? That's for me, right?
Now, why would you think that?
Why does every beautiful woman think everything is theirs for the taking?
Because it is.
Should I call for the menu?
Yes, please.
Do I have your permission to go in?
You lead the way.
You want that chocolate now?
Come.
Hey.
Karan, it's not looking good.
Meaning?
The PET scan came, and it has spread to her brain.
She's shaved her head.
Does she know you called me?
How does that make a difference, Karan?
You have to come and see her.
She doesn't want that, bro!
You okay? What happened?
Nothing. My…
My mom's scan. It's…
It's not looking good.
Oh, shit!
I'm so sorry.
Why don't you go stay with her for a while?
No…
Everyone's at home. Her sister and her family. It's a full house.
Yes, but she might just need something--
No, it's fine. I try to see her every second day.
So, it's all good.
Look, I know it's a lot to process.
If there's anything you want to talk about--
Akshay. I'll just be back.
You're not asleep yet?
What is it?
You hungry? I'll make you a sandwich.
Mama, that…
What is it?
I want to tell you something.
Go on.
There's this video.
What video?
Gaurav.
The one Dhruv says doesn't exist.
I've seen it.
You think I pushed it?
Don't you always push it?
Yeah.
I feel I went too far.
Babe…
it's going to be fine.
You've only just begun.
Yeah.
We have so much to learn from you.
You're gonna be okay.
The heart of Delhi skipped a beat today.
In a city steeped in prejudice, love conquered all.
But it will take much more than their love to change our world.
To begin with, it'll take you and me to truly question our privilege.