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Papa, can't you catch me for a change?

Let me finish my dream for once!

I don't want your dream to ever come true.

Ladies and gentlemen,

the award for the Most Cruel Father goes to…

Mr. Shiv Rastogi!

Breakfast's getting cold.

Couldn't you find someone better to marry?

Why aren't you eating?

Because it's gross.

What did you say?

I'm full.

I have butterflies in my tummy!

I'll finally meet Maggie Teacher today!

It will be a dream come true.

There's a dance competition at school.

You don't get butterflies during exams?

Genius kids don't worry about exams.

Oh, I see.

Genius kids also don't score 49% in their exams.

49.8! Don't forget the 0.8!

- Sorry. - Maggi!

- Lucky Maggi! - Whatever!

For your lucky day.

You can't meet Maggie Teacher without having Maggi, right?

You think you can get away with missing my dance competition

by bribing me like this?

That dance teacher of yours…

Miss Lottera.

Miss Loretta!

Oh, Miss Lotte, Miss Latte, whatever she is!

I didn't approve her loan.

If she sees me there, she won't let you win. Eat.

If I wasn't around,

what would happen to this innocent child?

Oh God,

may every one get a Grandpa like me!

Uncle!

"Uncle."

Uncle?

Mr. Nadar?

Yeah!

Hey, Kusum!

What's up? Aren't you going to the bank today?

Since you stopped visiting the bank, what's the point of me going anymore?

Everything can be done online these days.

So you're online,

but you won't accept my friend request?

Could you water that plant, please?

I'm counting on you, okay?

Grandpa, my lucky move?

It's fun time! It's fun time!

It's fun time! It's fun time!

Seat belt.

Papa, I'm taking my tab out.

Please, one song!

How can I perform without Maggie ma'am's blessings?

How I long to see your face

To cherish and hold you close

To adorn you like a crown

I'm the queen

My style oozes royalty

Behold my majesty I'm fire and free

There is no escaping me

I'm Sultana With moves that slay

Sultana, across oceans I reign

Sultana, all hearts chant my name

Sultana!

Bye.

What?

Won't you watch my dance performance?

I have lots of pending work.

Just like last time, and the time before that too!

God knows who hires such inefficient people!

Mom wouldn't have missed it for anything.

It's time for our next contestant, Jigar Sharma!

That's my boy, I taught him!

Give him a round of applause. Come on!

Jigar!

She's very good, right?

After Jigar Sharma's beautiful dance,

get ready to watch Dhara Rastogi!

Wow!

Hey, Mr. Beanpole, mind sliding down a bit?

I want to watch the performance too.

- Slide down. - Dhara! Dhara! Dhara!

And now, please welcome the one and only…

Maggie ma'am!

Thank you.

Hey.

Thank you.

Hello, everybody.

Hi, ma'am!

I'm so happy to be here today.

Such wonderful performances!

Before we announce the winner,

I'd like to tell you guys how I feel about dance.

Dance is about skill, but foremost…

It's about emotion.

It's about expression.

And those who can express themselves through dance,

are complete dancers.

And for me, our winner…

Is, without a doubt, a complete dancer.

So our winner is…

Dhara Rastogi!

- Congratulations, baby! - Thank you!

You were so good.

Dhara, where did you learn to dance like that?

From you.

Watching your reels and dance videos.

Really?

Yes!

Well, you don't need to do that anymore, baby.

Because I'm inviting you

to Maggie's Dance Academy to train with me.

That right.

And we'll train hard,

so that you can be prepared for…

- India's Superstar Dancer! - India's Superstar Dancer!

Yes, India's Superstar Dancer,

every dancer's dream!

I'll help you turn that dream into reality.

So, will you come to Mumbai with me?

Hello?

Mr. Rastogi! Mr. Rastogi!

Can I talk to you for a minute?

Miss Loretta, I'm getting very late. Sorry.

It's going to take just two minutes, please?

Mr. Rastogi, this is a golden opportunity for Dhara.

I will handle everything.

Sorry, Dhara's not going anywhere.

I'll talk to you tomorrow.

But I won't be here tomorrow.

Papa, please!

Mr. Shiv…

Seeing Dhara on stage,

it feels like she's born to dance.

And you decided that after just one performance?

Papa, a glimpse is enough to recognize true talent.

Kids from many cities come to my school to learn dance.

And where did you learn all this?

I grew up in Boston, that's where I started…

Since I was a kid, I've been into dance.

Not the dancing,

I mean the marketing.

Where did you get your marketing skills?

Excuse me?

If Dhara does win India's Superstar Dancer,

what will the other kids in your academy do?

They'll grow your bank balance.

Papa!

Dance is beyond competition, or making money.

It's a medium to express yourself.

Dance is a shortcut to happiness.

Dhara was born to be on stage,

not behind a desk.

Mr. Shiv,

there are two kinds of parents.

Those who live their own dreams through their kids,

and those who live for their kids' dreams.

Which kind are you?

The first or the second?

Your two minutes have stretched to five.

I'm really getting very late.

Excuse me.

- I'm sorry. - It's okay.

Dhara…

What's most important for a dancer?

Beats?

Yes… and?

Rhythm?

And?

Happiness!

Here… and here.

Keep dancing, baby.

I'm sure we'll do something amazing together one day.

Okay?

See you later!

- Hello, guys! Hi! - Hi, ma'am!

Maggie ma'am…

That is the best Tamil comedy film.

Now you can see it with subtitles, you know.

Yes?

May I come in, sir?

- Yeah. - You called?

Shiva,

it seems my office clock is running fast.

It's showing 9:40 a.m. instead of 9:00 a.m.

Sir, Dhara's dance performance…

I mean, my daughter's school had...

Enough!

Leave your personal issues out of the bank.

I'm your manager,

not your father-in-law.

- Sorry, sir. - Okay,

set up an online banking account for Mrs. Gupta.

Her son will transfer money from America.

- She needs to check it. - Sir.

Anything else, Mrs. Gupta?

No, no, Mr. Nadar. Thank you so much.

- Thank you. - You're welcome.

Oh, by the way,

do you want anything from America?

Yes.

You know that iconic poster of Marilyn Monroe?

I want a big one!

Thank you.

Hey, Shiva.

How did Dhara perform?

She won, right?

Sir, I'm an employee at this bank,

not your son-in-law.

Excuse me.

Be careful. You might hurt yourself.

Why don't you ask your wife to take your daughter to school?

She used to…

When she was alive.

Oh.

What happened?

Here you go. All done.

Thank you.

Welcome to India's Superstar Dancer Season 5!

I need those veggies for dinner,

not breakfast.

Was Papa always this grumpy,

or did losing Mom make him like this?

He's been a grouch since day one.

- Since childhood? - Yes, totally.

The next finalist is…

Any guesses?

Please, please let Mitali reach the finals!

Arjun is better than her.

No! Mitali, Mitali!

Arjun, Arjun!

She's Maggie Teacher's student.

So what?

And the next finalist is…

Arjun!

Yeah!

Hey…

It's okay!

Hey.

You're sulking as if it's you who missed the finals!

Mitali is the best. She deserved to be in the finale.

It's okay, sweetie

You're sad?

It's okay, cheer up! You win some, you lose some.

No, Grandpa. It's not about winning or losing.

It's about performing on the finale stage.

Oh!

A spotlight shines on you.

Oh!

Suddenly, all the background noise fades.

All the ups and downs you've faced in life…

None of it matters anymore.

All that matters,

is you and your dance.

You're both nervous and excited.

You feel many emotions at once.

A rainbow of emotions!

Rainbow…

And that shining trophy…

All those who reach the finale

have their names engraved on the trophy.

Then whether you live or die,

your name will stay on that trophy forever.

Done with your dream sequence?

Wait and watch! One day this dream sequence

will become my reality.

And you'll be by my side, supporting me.

Right?

You're not going to Mumbai.

Hey!

Get lost!

Hey, Kusum!

Wasn't Grandma's name Devyani?

Whatever. Come on! We have to prepare for war.

What's this?

Grandpa!

- Grandpa! - Yeah?

- This is the border. - Okay.

Ooty is on one side, Mumbai is on the other.

- We need to cross this border. - Right!

And to do that, we must defeat the enemy captain,

Shiv Rastogi!

Oh.

Okay…

But how?

By buttering him up!

Buttering him up?

Good morning!

And now for today's latest news…

Attack the enemy when he's off-guard.

Good morning, Papa.

Coffee?

Up so early?

That too on a Sunday?

The enemy is intelligent,

but we're always two steps ahead.

Happy Father's Day, Papa!

Papa!

Mr. Nadar,

I hope this isn't poisoned.

The enemy will try to provoke us,

but we won't let our guard down.

I added extra butter to it.

Papa, can you teach me math after breakfast?

Math?

- Here you go. - Stop, stop!

Eat up!

Papa looks very weak, no?

Here, have some more.

Shiv,

I think Dhara will find big opportunities in a big city.

Why?

We should take Dhara to Mumbai for a better future.

If she stays here,

at best, she'll become a bank employee.

Just like you and me.

Papa, I promise.

Once we go to Mumbai, I'll improve my 49.8% to 89.4%.

Huh?

Dhara,

what you're asking for isn't some small toy

that I can get you just like that.

Leaving everything behind and shifting to Mumbai is not possible.

Hey, it's not that!

You don't have to move permanently.

Just for a couple of months.

A few months of training.

A few months for the show.

Come back in eight months.

Papa, please?

I won't ask for anything else after this.

Shiv, you always stand firm like a rock.

Today is Father's Day.

Be soft like cotton candy for once.

Next time, do proper research.

Father's Day is next Sunday.

No Mumbai.

Even Thanos isn't as heartless as you!

Hey!

- What happened? - What's wrong?

As if you care.

- Are you okay? - I'm okay.

Finish your dinner, at least.

I'm not hungry.

Why are you like this?

- Bye, Dhara! - Bye!

What are you doing here?

I thought we could go for a long drive today.

With you driving, every drive is a long one.

This was your mom's favorite spot.

If we spread our wings We'll have a blast

As clouds drift by We'll have a blast

We'll have a blast!

This is where we first met.

Now get down.

In your happiness Joy I shall find

We'll have a blast

If we walk hand in hand Good times aren't far behind

We'll have a blast

We'll have a blast

Look, Dhara.

You're a terrific dancer.

But I don't want you to be someone

who only performs at other people's weddings and functions.

I don't want you to spend your life in the kitchen.

I want you to be independent, just like your mom.

And that's only possible if you study hard.

Dance can be your hobby,

not a career.

Got it?

If your mom were here, she'd say the same thing.

Welcome to the Grand Finale of India's Superstar Dancer Season 5!

Dhara, hurry up! The finale is on!

You watch it, Grandpa. I have homework to finish.

Huh?

What's going on?

Is this your new plan?

You kicked your grandpa out of the team. Have you?

Hey, Dhara!

I won't spare that son of a Grinch!

Well, I'm now the "scion" of a Grinch…

And this scion needs to study for her test.

Oh!

First the finale, then homework!

- Come! Come! Come! - Grandpa, please give me my book back.

Hey!

What happened?

Hey, you're trying to act?

You're a great dancer, not an actor.

Hey…

What happened?

Are you okay?

- Tell me! - You'll miss the finale.

I'm fine.

You're fine?

It's okay.

Come, come! It is the finale first.

Come, we will see that.

And then we will do homework.

Does it hurt? Sorry, sorry.

Mr. Nadar, Dhara is my daughter.

I am her father.

And I'll decide her future.

Oh!

And what about your future?

Who decides that?

Whether Dhara stays here or goes to Mumbai,

she will dance anyway.

She won't study.

I think the problem isn't with her,

but with you.

I think you've had too much to drink.

Me, Dhara…

We've all moved on.

But you're still stuck there.

Shiv,

this place won't let you move on.

Get out of here.

Build a new life for yourself.

It's been…

It's been eight years.

Eight long years.

Look!

You can't even cry.

Cry, Shiv.

You'll feel better.

It'll ease the pain.

Pain is all I have left of her.

Don't talk rubbish!

Pain isn't what you have left of her…

It's Dhara.

And she wants to spread her wings and fly.

It's time to fly, Shiv.

Both for her and you.

If Rohini was here,

she would do the same.

Hey, Dhara! No!

What are you doing?

I heard someone scream on the eighth floor.

But, Gopi, doesn't this building only have seven floors?

That's for humans, man. Ghosts have no limits.

- They can have 80 floors! - Exactly.

So, I went up to the eighth floor…

I saw a door…

I opened the door.

I tried to peep in when suddenly that door slammed right in my face.

Then I heard a sound behind me.

I could hear footsteps.

I turned around.

There was no one. I thought I was safe.

Then out of nowhere, a hand appeared.

The hand grabbed my hair and asked,

"Where is Nimesh Reshammiya?

Tell me where I can find Nimesh Reshammiya."

How would I know that?

- We're on night duty, dude. - Yeah, spare us the spooky tales!

Listen up!

No one believes me.

Good day, sir.

Moving in here?

Yeah, on the second floor.

Oh, I see.

Just be careful.

Come on, Gopi, it's too early for this nonsense.

Follow me, please.

Come.

Ignore him, Mr. Shiv.

He was in a horror movie once.

The film got canned and he lost his mind.

Don't take him seriously.

This way.

Welcome, Mr. Shiv.

This is your apartment.

That's it?

Consider yourself lucky!

The bank has provided you with a nice flat.

You wouldn't even get this much space if you rented your own place in Mumbai.

Papa, our bathroom was bigger than this room.

Oh, so should we just go back to Ooty then?

Of course not!

How much space do I really need anyway?

Just enough to fit a study table.

- I'll take your leave. - Thank you.

Okay, guys, this is a new dance routine.

Are you ready?

Yes!

Papa, close your mouth or you'll catch flies!

Oh, Dhara.

Hey!

- You made it! - Yes!

I'm so happy!

Shall we get started?

Imagining your photo here?

Hi, I'm Dhara Rastogi.

I'm Prem, just Prem.

Of course, I know. I've seen your reels.

You're an amazing dancer.

You'll be great too, once I teach you.

Then we'll make reels together.

You think I came all the way from Ooty to make reels with you!

Prem, that's my father. Papa, meet Prem.

Hello, Mr. Rastogi.

I must say you have a very beautiful daughter.

Did your parents ever consider naming you Romeo,

given your prodigious talent for flirting?

Papa!

Shall we?

Bye!

You're not like your dad at all.

I take after my mom.

Bye! See you!

Let's go!

What are you doing with my books?

Just checking how different the syllabus is at the new school.

You're so hard-working, Papa!

How was your day?

Awesome!

Everyone at school was fighting to have lunch with me.

They were fighting over cucumber sandwiches?

Not for the sandwiches,

but over who gets to be friends with me.

And your dance class?

I slayed so hard!

"Slayed"?

It's how kids talk in Mumbai.

I danced so well that Maggie ma'am was like…

"Dhara has to be on India's Superstar Dancer!"

How was your day?

Awesome!

They threw a huge party to welcome me.

People here are so…

Warm and friendly.

- Hello, Grandpa! - Hello.

I heard everyone in Mumbai is trembling in their boots!

Why?

'Cause Dhara Rastogi has arrived to conquer the city!

How's it going, Grandpa?

I'm having so much fun,

I'm afraid someone will jinx it.

I love you, Grandpa.

Of course you do, I'm so cute, after all!

Do you miss me?

Yes, very much.

Grandpa, don't get sentimental.

I miss you too, Grandpa.

- Love you! - Love you too.

- Bye-bye! - Bye.

- Hello? - Papa! Where are you?

I'll be there soon. Wait for me.

- Can I go by myself? - No!

Shiv.

Sorry, sir. Bye.

Dhara, should I drop you home?

I've been coming here for five years.

It's only been five days for you.

You'll get used to it soon.

You're quite the motivator, aren't you?

It runs in the family.

Papa 2.0 is a motivational speaker.

Our conversations at home sound more like TED Talks!

"Papa 2.0"?

My Mom and Dad got divorced when I was a baby.

But now my mom is really happy with Papa 2.0.

And so am I.

So, you can fall in love again?

Love is a great thing.

One should never stop loving.

Dhara!

How could you just leave on your own?

Do you know that at least 3000 kids get kidnapped in Mumbai every year?

It's dangerous!

Papa, give me your phone.

- Are you listening to me? - No, you listen to me.

- Look, Dhara. - Papa.

You're so stubborn.

I'm a dancer, Papa.

Papa, listen…

I can't see you lonely anymore.

What?

I've installed a dating app on your phone.

I want a nice Mommy 2.0.

I don't understand…

You don't need to understand, you need to feel it.

Remember, left is no, right is yes.

All the best!

Remember, left is no, right is yes.

Go to sleep.

I am sleeping, you keep swiping.

I have my head turned the other way.

Dhara?

Wow!

Aerial is my favorite.

- Really? - Yes.

Good. You'll be able to do everything.

But for that, you'll have to work on your core strength.

My core is pretty strong.

Oh, that's great! Then let me see it.

Okay.

Head up.

Very good. Arch the back!

Very good.

Do it! Yes, point, point.

Not bad!

Arch a bit more. Oh, well done!

Wow!

Aerial is really your favorite.

Oh, Dhara.

You will be proud of me.

- Papa? - Hey!

- What's wrong? - Oh… nothing!

Staring at your phone for too long can ruin your eyes.

Yeah, okay, now have your dinner. I mean your lunch.

Have your breakfast, or you will be late for school. Come on.

No school today. I got auditions today.

Oh.

Auditions for India's Superstar Dancer just started.

Lots of eager kids from across India are here to show their skills.

It will be very tough for the judges to select the best among them all!

So let's start Mumbai's mega audition.

Guys, cut to camera five.

The judges will pick the ones

who impress with their moves.

Yes!

Some amazing dancers made the cut,

while others faced rejection.

Sorry.

You slipped and forgot your steps. You were a little off-beat too.

It's a no.

Very good, guys. Next, please.

Papa…

I need a pep talk.

- What do you need? - A pep talk.

I'm nervous.

Oh.

Okay.

Dhara, you are a PPF.

PPF?

Public Provident Fund.

You might feel all these Stock Market Shares are better than you.

That they give bigger, better returns than you do.

But remember,

they will face ups and downs.

They can go into the negative too.

But, you, my dear Dhara,

will always grow.

I've invested my whole life in you because I know

you'll always yield great returns.

Go for it.

Pops, you must have won an All-India audition to be my dad.

Maggie ma'am.

- Maggie ma'am. - Where?

Over there.

Oh.

Listen,

can you swipe left even after swiping right?

No, you cannot.

- No? - Why?

Just asking.

I'll get you some water.

You just did.

Yeah, but it's really hot, you must stay hydrated.

Hi!

Hello, Maggie ma'am!

How are you?

Good? So, you ready?

I was born ready.

That's what I want to hear.

I'll see you inside.

Next contestant, please.

Yeah!

Yes!

Wow!

- Superb! - Amazing!

- Outstanding! - Super good.

I must tell you Maggie, you've done a great job.

- Amazing! - Prem, you're fabulous.

Thank you.

You can send the next contestant on stage, please.

Yeah!

She's very good.

Nice!

Superb!

She's got style.

Great dancer. Fantastic.

- Amazing! - Well done!

Dhara, who's with you?

My papa.

Bring him on stage, please.

Hi. Come stand in the middle.

Sir, we want to know how you feel about your daughter's performance.

How you feel about it is more important.

Dad is very interesting.

We really loved it, sir.

And we love that you're supporting her.

If she keeps up with her studies alongside dancing,

- I'll support her even more. - Right.

Dhara, your dad is right.

Keep on dancing while studying.

And keep studying while dancing.

Now it's time to announce your result, alright, kiddo?

You know what, Dhara?

Your dad is right.

You should give more focus to your studies.

A spotlight shines on you.

A rainbow of emotions.

You'll see, one day this dream sequence will become my reality.

But…

After India's Superstar Dancer is over.

- Congrats, girl. - Congratulations.

After four weeks and more than 5000 dance auditions,

we have found India's Superstar dancers!

Come on.

Hey Kusum!

- Mr. Nadar? - Yeah?

Are you getting remarried?

I'd never break your heart like that.

Dhara got selected for India's Superstar Dancer!

Welcome to the grand premiere of India's Superstar Dancer!

Keep going…

Yeah.

Keep holding from that end.

And India, get ready to welcome your top 12 dancers!

Put it here.

Yes!

A truly grand performance for today's grand premiere!

Outstanding!

Give it up for Prem!

- That's my verdict… - And that is mine.

Amazing!

- Superb! - Lovely!

Let's welcome our next performer…

Dhara Rastogi!

My sweetie!

Superb!

Welcome to the show, Dhara, with this!

- This is from me. - Incredible!

Amazing!

Congratulations!

- Lovely! - One…

Two…

Three!

Wow!

Incredible!

Congratulations!

Golden buzzer!

Dhara, your performance was a… Superstar!

What an amazing start, guys.

This time the talent is amazing.

This boy is a great dancer.

This girl is really awesome.

- Dhara! I think she's going to the finale! - Mind-blowing.

Actually, it's my daughter's birthday,

and she's been after me

to take her to the set of India's Superstar Dancer.

Think you could take us to the shoot?

She will be happy.

Did you steal something?

Steal?

Why are you constantly hiding?

I've been noticing it for a few days now,

you always disappear whenever I am around.

All okay?

Yeah.

Don't worry about it. They'll take care of it.

Welcome back to India's Superstar Dancer!

Today, our Top 11 will perform

in the "Best Foot Forward" round.

Yeah!

Oh, wow!

Our next contestant is Dhara Rastogi!

Move aside.

- Outstanding! - Wow! Oh my God, wow!

Wow!

Oh, my God!

Superb!

You nailed it, Dhara!

With the highest marks and highest votes,

India's new favorite is…

Dhara Rastogi!

Next week, our top ten contestants will show you their moves,

dancing alongside their family members!

So, see you all next week for the Family Round!

Congratulations, guys!

So now it's time for the family round.

Nathan, who will you dance with?

My mama.

Nice.

- Prem? - With my brother.

Dhara?

My grandpa!

I see.

You think you can handle it?

Huh?

Should I tell them,

or should I show them?

Show them.

Dhara!

Thanks, man.

You took the expression "break a leg" a bit too far!

It's nothing serious.

You came all the way from Ooty to Mumbai just to break your leg?

I'm fine. It's okay!

Now who will dance with Dhara?

Right, who will dance with Dhara?

Who will?

No.

Go, go!

Papa!

Papa!

Shiv, you have to dance with Dhara in the family round.

I don't want to be a joker on national television!

There's no other option, Papa.

I'll teach you.

Oh…

Well, in that case,

why don't you come to the bank from tomorrow,

and start opening FD accounts for our customers.

- What? - Exactly.

Just like you can't do that, I can't do this.

Got it? Bye.

Hey…

It's Friday the 13th today!

The building elevator stops working.

Papa, please,

Maggie ma'am says I've got dance skills in my genes!

I'm sure you can do it.

Papa, please!

If Mom was here, she'd do it.

I'm your papa,

not your mom.

Go inside.

What's wrong, Dhara?

Come on.

Hi!

- Hi. - She just won't stop crying.

Let me try.

You'll be able to hold her?

Okay! Go to Papa.

- Go to Papa. - Come.

Come on, now!

Oh…

Be careful.

Come here, my baby.

Look at the lights.

Wow, look at the lights!

Your daughter did what I could never do.

She made you dance.

I've taken a week off from the bank.

Try to feel the music.

We still have lots to do…

Let's go!

Five, six, seven, eight.

One, two, three, four…

Stop, stop.

Guys, take a break.

Give me 100 bucks.

- What? - Give me 100 bucks.

Sorry, I only have ten.

Where'd you get that from?

From my pocket.

No, where'd you get that from?

That's all I had. I gave you everything I had.

Exactly.

You can only give what you've got.

You can't give what you don't have.

What does that mean?

It means if you aren't happy,

how will you give happiness?

So we need to find you happiness.

But how?

Maggie ma'am, what are we doing here?

I'll show you.

Dance!

- Come on, dance! - No, no, no!

Papa, come on, dance!

When was the happiest moment of your life?

When Rohini agreed to marry me.

Okay, good! Now imagine that.

Close your eyes and let it flow.

Come on, come on, let it flow, let it flow…

Yes!

Mumbai really has no space, does it?

Mumbai has lots of space… in its heart.

Listen…

I'm sorry.

For?

I was a jerk to you in Ooty.

Oh!

I thought you were saying sorry

because you swiped right, but never messaged me.

No, actually, what happened was…

Dhara forcibly installed that app on my phone.

I was trying to turn it off and accidentally swiped.

- I see. - Sorry.

By accident?

- Yeah. - That's even worse!

It's all good.

If you don't mind, may I ask you a personal question?

Yes…

I've been in love.

Twice, in fact.

Then… nothing.

Well, they say the third time's the charm.

Yeah?

Welcome to India's Superstar Dancer.

Today in the Family Round, let's see family connections unfold on stage.

Papa!

Hey Dhara, I… I need that thing.

That…

A pep talk!

Okay.

Papa, you're a terrible dancer.

I don't think you can pull it off.

Thanks!

It's not what I think,

it's what your manager thinks.

That manager who's sitting in the audience,

waiting for you to mess up, so he can clap gleefully!

Papa, give such a killer performance,

that he has to call you sir, not the other way around.

Rastogi sir!

Make some noise, because next up with her Dad is…

- Let's have a blast! - Have a blast!

- Dhara! - Let's go.

The Goddess has arrived

My Mother has arrived

Shiv, no matter what happens, keep going.

Don't stop, got it?

Behold her splendor My Mother has arrived!

Mighty and majestic The Goddess has arrived!

You banish all our strife

Bring joy to our lives

No one can stop me

With you by my side

All powerful and pure My Mother has arrived

Evil's end she ensures The Goddess has arrived

With a thunderous roar My Mother has arrived

With lightning in the sky azure The Goddess has arrived

I keep walking with blistered feet

Let my blood decorate the streets

I'll keep each promise I made

I'll do it no matter what it takes

Whoever holds you dear

I'll protect them without fear

In you I found salvation

For you, I'd die without hesitation

My Goddess has arrived

My Goddess has arrived

My Goddess has arrived

My Mother has arrived

You banish all our strife

Bring joy to our lives

No one can stop me

With you by my side

The one my heart sings for My Mother is here!

Vanquishing all evil My Goddess has arrived!

Behold her splendor My Mother has arrived!

Mighty and majestic The Goddess has arrived!

My Goddess has arrived

He sure seems possessed!

Our lives are in peril Protect us, O Mother

As doomsday draws near Salvage us, O mother

In this dire hour Mother, guide our way

Arise, lift your sword now Keep destruction at bay

You are our only hope To save this earth, O mother

Omnipresent, omnipotent You are our queen, O Mother!

Behold, my Mother has arrived!

Behold, the Goddess has arrived!

Behold, my Mother has arrived!

Behold, the Goddess has arrived!

What a performance, man!

- Amazing dance. - Superb!

Dhara!

Dhara, get up.

Dhara! Get up.

Dhara?

Dhara.

Dhara?

Dhara?

Dhara?

Grandpa!

Dhara?

Dhara?

Hey, what's wrong?

Dhara?

Call a doctor.

Call the ambulance!

Let's move! Move!

We'll have to run some tests on her, so you'll have to wait.

Mr. Shiv…

Dhara's report says she's got Osteogenic Sarcoma.

Doctor, we'll do whatever you tell us to do.

Diet, exercise, medication…

Anything you say.

But…

Dhara will be okay, right?

Mr. Shiv, Dhara has bone cancer.

Bone cancer?

But how did this happen suddenly?

Mr. Nadar, it wasn't sudden.

It's developed over a few months.

It's usually detected when a patient comes in for pain and swelling.

But those symptoms went ignored.

- Hey! - What's wrong?

Don't lose hope.

It's curable.

The chances of getting cured are as high as 70 percent.

But this cancer spreads very fast.

So we have to start the treatment at the earliest.

We will start with Neoadjuvant chemotherapy.

Three cycles are given,

at three-week intervals.

Mr. Nadar, you have to look after Dhara.

You have to ensure she is free from infection.

And you have to keep her morale very high.

And your morale too.

You're very scared, right?

Of course, I'm scared.

Because you don't take care of yourself.

You keep eating unhealthy food.

How are you going to get strength like that?

Dancing is hard work.

Papa, I know I won't be able to work hard for the next few days.

This is what I got, right?

Osto… Osteo…

It's a tongue twister.

Why don't you say it?

Feel like crying?

Go ahead and cry, Papa.

Don't try to act all macho in front of me.

I know you really well.

I cried too, before you showed up.

Let's just let it all out and be done with it.

You are going to fight it,

and you are going to win.

You still have lots of dancing to do.

You've got to make your dream come true.

And this dream of yours will give you strength.

Okay?

Half of my dream has already come true.

You've become good at giving pep talks.

Once you win…

Then…

We'll have a blast!

We'll have a blast.

We'll have a blast!

We'll have a blast!

We'll have a blast!

We'll have a blast!

Louder!

We'll have a blast!

We'll have a blast!

We'll have a blast!

We'll have a blast!

Hi!

- Hello! - Maggie ma'am!

I missed you!

Guess what, I have a surprise!

Come, come!

We love you, Dhara!

We will miss you!

Good.

Last week's top-voted contestant Dhara Rastogi

won't be able to perform this week due to health reasons.

But next week,

she'll be back with a bang!

For now, let's move on and call upon our first contestant!

Okay?

You scared?

Thank God, you're normal.

Because for the past few days,

I've been feeling like we gave birth to a superhero.

I'll wait outside.

Good?

The world has dimmed into a blur

This wound has cut so deep

Now tell me, what should I do

Give me a reason to live, will you?

Be careful.

Good girl.

Papa?

Yeah?

I've made a decision.

I want to quit India's Superstar Dancer.

They are going to wait for you.

For how long?

I can't even go to the bathroom by myself.

How will I dance?

And anyway…

It's not fair to the other contestants.

You're a big girl now.

How long can I depend on you for everything?

I'm a big girl now.

Within your world

Lies my universe

You are my only happiness

Hello and welcome to India's Superstar Dancer!

I'm your host Jai Bhanushali, welcoming you all back.

First of all, let's give a warm welcome to our three rock star judges!

With great regret, we have to tell you that

our favorite kid, the pride of India,

Dhara Rastogi is going through a medical emergency.

She needs your love and prayers.

India's Superstar Dancer team is sending

their best wishes for a fast recovery.

But for now, we must bid her goodbye.

She has made the decision to quit the show.

We're really going to miss you, Dhara.

Grandpa!

Mr. Rastogi, I know that this treatment is taking a toll on her,

but don't worry, she is responding well.

Who sent all this stuff?

All of India.

My cutie-pie.

Papa, I'll just come.

Be careful.

Papa, before my hair gives up on me,

I want to give up my hair.

What are you saying?

Grandpa, it's my birthday.

I want to be cool.

Come on, Papa,

make me cool!

Is this your truth

Or an illusion of mine

Has fate punished us

For some imaginary crime?

Crumbling my faith into fear

Mercilessly playing with my tears

Time has come to a halt

Now wake up, O Almighty God

A father's heart quivers

A father's soul shivers

A father's heart quivers

A father's soul shivers

Am I looking beautiful,

or am I looking beautiful?

You are beautiful!

An ocean rumbles deep within

A storm rages deep within

An ocean rumbles deep within

Grandpa…

It's my birthday.

Happy birthday to me.

Happy…

The mind is scattered

The heart shattered

Defeated and broken

With pain unspoken

Hello?

Hello, Dhara!

Hi!

Uncle, you know that Dhara's existence

is the biggest boon in our lives.

So we should celebrate that blessing.

Can we come over?

Yes, of course.

Yes!

What do you mean, "Yes, of course?"

Don't you understand?

She has to be sterile.

There will be many more birthdays in the future.

Tell them to cut a cake there and have it.

Oh no!

What?

Just as Papa became cool, Grandpa has become grouchy.

Listen, dear…

Dhara, want to go for a long drive?

Yes, let's go for a long drive. I'll get the car sanitized.

Papa, your long drive took so long that the park closed.

Hey, Superstar!

In the left pocket, sleeps a heart so mad

Let it snooze a bit That moody little brat

Don't be so lost Let your mind go crazy

Lift up your mood And sing with me

Let go of your worries

Have fun, there's no hurry

It's your time to shine Go on, make some noise

Move everyone aside, take the spotlight

Super-Superstar!

Now I wonder what you are!

Super-Superstar!

Now I wonder what you are!

Super-Superstar!

Now I wonder what you are!

Spin like a top

Or play hopscotch

Put that phone away No excuses, no bluffing

Call your cool gang Let the good times flow

Start a circus on the streets Let's begin the show

Let go of your worries Have fun, there's no hurry

It's your time to shine Go girl, make some noise

Let's show the world What a queen you are!

Super

Super

Super-Superstar!

Now I wonder what you are!

Super-Superstar!

Now I wonder what you are!

Super-Superstar!

Now I wonder what you are!

Superstar!

Superstar!

Now I wonder what you are!

Hey there, Superstar!

You know,

I had my whole life planned out on an Excel sheet.

My plans with Rohini, with Dhara,

in great detail.

But why do I always fail?

The more I try to recover, the more I fall.

Hey!

Shiva, remember…

How you tripped and fell during your wedding vows?

But you never let Dhara fall.

You always took care of her.

I couldn't do that with Rohini,

and Rohini couldn't do that with Dhara.

Come over here.

Come.

You're not a failure, son.

You are a topper.

Topper husband, topper father,

topper son-in-law.

And what was that…

89.4%.

Rohini and I thought we would fulfill every dream Dhara had.

-Once she gets better, -Definitely.

I will fulfill every dream of hers.

I'll do whatever she asks.

Dhara?

Mr. Nadar!

Dhara!

- What happened? - Dhara!

Call a taxi.

Dhara!

Hey, what's wrong? Where's Shiv?

Hey…

Is she inside?

Yeah?

She has swelling around her femurs.

They couldn't hold her weight.

It is not uncommon, but it's also a matter of concern.

She had a fall because of weakness.

Her blood parameters are still abnormal.

We will have to keep her in the hospital till Saturday.

Come, Mr. Nadar.

We will sit in the office and talk.

Hi, Dhara.

Hi.

Dhara, look where I am!

Wow, the stage looks amazing.

But, Dhara, this is not fair.

I'll watch your final performance on TV.

Why not from here?

You'll get nervous seeing a dancer better than you in the audience.

You will lose.

Now don't get sentimental and go rehearse.

You have my blessings.

See you, Dhara. Bye, take care.

Bye-bye. Good luck.

I have no regrets, Papa.

Can I say something?

Even if Mom were here,

I would've still loved you more.

I'll go home and get your stuff.

Okay.

Hail Lord Ganesha!

Hail Lord Ganesha!

Behold our Lord Our beloved King

-Glorious curved-trunked king -Dearest Bappa.

- Please answer my prayers! - Behold our Lord. Our beloved King

Glorious curved-trunked king In your honor we sing

You answer everyone's prayer call

O generous one, you save us all

You answer all our prayer calls

O generous one, you save us all

Your glory lights up Each and every home

You fix all our troubles Never leave us alone

In your presence, joy fills the air

But when you leave, sadness we bear

You come and go once every year

But even when you're gone Your presence lingers

Even when you say goodbye

We know you're always by our side

We praise thee!

Behold our Lord, our beloved King

Glorious curved-trunked king In your honor we sing

Behold our Lord Our beloved King

Glorious curved-trunked king In your honor we sing

Bestow upon us Your divine grace

Let Your power fill every space

Support us always, be our guide

May life be peaceful With You by our side

In your presence, joy fills the air

But when you leave, sadness we bear

You come and go once every year

Even when you're gone Your presence lingers

Only you rule our hearts

Behold our Lord Our beloved King

Glorious curved-trunked king In your honor we sing

Behold our Lord Our beloved King

Glorious curved-trunked king In your honor we sing

Hail Lord Ganesha!

Hail Lord Ganesha!

Dhara didn't come back with you, sir?

She won't be back for some days.

This is happening because of that terrible night.

Dhara came down in the middle of the night…

She dug a hole and buried something back there.

Over there?

Easy, sir.

Be careful. There could be a djinn inside.

Take it easy with that.

Mom, I already know it, but the whole school must know

what a great dancer I am.

Persuade Papa to participate in the family round.

Help me get into India's Superstar Dancer, please.

Mom, make Mumbai my happy place.

Help Papa find Mom 2.0.

Mom, please teach Papa how to smile again.

Grandpa, I can see my Mom 2.0.

Grandpa?

Actually

Your Mom 2.0 will get lonely.

So I'm seriously considering

getting you a Grandma 2.0 too.

Grandpa!

And now we welcome our special guest for our grand finale.

Please welcome the beautiful Sonali Bendre

and the ace choreographer-director Remo D'souza!

Okay, what's up, Mumbai!

Today's important for observing how her vitals are.

Let's keep her in the hospital tonight,

She will get consciousness in a few hours.

Where were you?

I'm so excited to be here and see their performance in person.

Mumbai, are you ready?

Yes!

You must be hungry, right?

Go grab a bite. I'll hang out over here.

I'm not hungry.

You go if you want.

No.

Why don't you go have some tea?

"Grab a bite, get some tea."

What's going on with you, huh?

You're feeling tired?

Why don't you go to the bathroom and wash your face,

you'll become fresh.

You'll feel better.

Shiva?

The door seems stuck.

Try to open it from that side.

Shiva, are you listening?

Shiva?

Shiva!

Dhara!

Okay, I'll go check. Don't worry.

Hey, Mr. Rastogi, where are you headed?

Mr. Rastogi, Dhara hasn't been discharged yet.

You can't take her with you.

Mr. Rastogi, listen…

Shiva! Shiva!

Why didn't you stop him?

- Mr. Nadar! - Rickshaw!

Good morning.

Papa, where are we going?

We were supposed to watch the finale on TV.

We'll catch it.

Let's go. Come on, come on.

Hi.

Seat belt off. Come.

Be careful.

Yes. Let's go, baby.

Okay?

Hey! Shiva!

Idiot!

The doctor said not to take Dhara out.

What are you doing?

How are you going to survive if something happens to her?

Didn't you say that I've never let Dhara fall?

I won't let her fall today either.

Mom please, help me get into India's Superstar Dancer.

And these are our top four finalists

who are going to battle it out today.

So let the dance begin!

Complete blackout.

Standby.

Roll camera.

It's not about winning or losing.

It's about performing on the finale stage.

A spotlight shines on you.

All the background noise fades.

Nothing exists, apart from you.

No matter how many ups and downs you've faced in life.

Nothing else matters anymore.

All that matters is you…

And your dance.

You're nervous and excited at the same time.

You feel many emotions at once.

A rainbow of emotions.

How can I

Leave you and go

You're the only

Home I know

This world is a giant cage

You're my sky, my safe space

O Papa, let's go hide someplace

Where they can't snatch me away

All my heart wants is to be with you

And stay wrapped in your embrace

Your heartbeat whispers to me

Stay brave

There's nothing to fear

I follow in your footsteps

You pave the way for my dreams

Promise me you'll take care

And remember I'm always there

Flying across your open skies

O my Papa

O my Papa

O Papa, let's go hide someplace

Where they can't snatch me away

All my heart wants is to be with you

And stay wrapped in your embrace

How?

How do I look into your eyes?

I don't have the heart to say goodbye

How?

How do I look at you in vain?

Knowing I can't ease your pain

Before you shed a tear My heart cries first

It feels as though my chest will burst

Your smile erases every sorrow I face

If only time froze right in this place

I want to be your wings

Fly off to a place far away

For I am your open sky

Don't ever be scared For I'm always around

I'll never let go of your hand

All I want is to be by your side

You're forever my love and pride

Hear my plea

O Mighty One

Let my cries

Pierce through the din

Alter the wheels of fate

I beg

Don't destroy

My whole world within

Why this insistence, O Lord

To play with

Innocence this way

She's all…

I ever asked you for

Why rob me like this

Of the greatest gift you gave?