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[CLICK]

Alright, I'm done for the day.

Oh, it's eleven thirty.

We still have thirty minutes to sleep.

I need to be asleep by midnight, and wake up at 8 AM.

8 hours sleep.

So, you want...

...or do you want to finish the story?

I'll finish the story tomorrow.

[THUD]

Twenty-five minutes.

We still have five minutes left to sleep.

I hope you are done.

Yeah.

Perfect.

[BIRDS CHIRPING]

- [CLICKS] - [IGNITE]

[CLATTER]

[TEA BOILING]

[CLATTER]

[WATER SLOSHING]

Sameer!

Priya, come down, breakfast is ready!

I'll be there!

The Wi-Fi still isn't working.

Has anybody complained?

Brother...

Sister-in-law...

I called the Wi-Fi service provider.

But he didn't pick up.

Why is everything so messy?

Vandana!

You know.

Everything should be perfect.

On that note, your perfectly prepared breakfast is ready.

Come, have it.

And don't worry about the Wi-Fi.

Your brother will make a complaint on his way out.

See you, sister-in-law.

I've to go, I'm running late for college.

So, I really need to head out. Bye!

- Well, I love you, I love you, bye! - Priya!

That girl, she's always in such a rush.

Vandana.

Every morning, you're always so perfect. You know...

...that's what I like about you.

Forget my perfection and eat your breakfast. You have that meeting.

Remember?

Why isn't she picking up her phone?

Pick up the phone, Vandana!

The person you are calling is currently busy.

Please call later.

Why aren't you picking up? I'm calling you!

Oh, I left my phone at home.

- Okay, come in. - Okay.

You've started drinking during the day now, too?

Dude, I stopped drinking beer in the mornings.

Because it was making me bloated, and I was getting a beer belly.

So I figured wine was a better option for the daytime.

Yeah, right.

What's the big emergency now?

I need to go shopping.

Shopping?

I've joined an acting class.

Oh my god, the guys there are so handsome!

And the girls are also very stunning.

So, to give them some competition...

...I have to go shopping, don't I?

I’m not a perfect beauty like you.

That I’d look hot and happening even in a simple saari.

So, this is my only option.

You'd do anything to convince me to go shopping, wouldn't you?

Honestly, it's a whole different world there.

Everyone's so carefree, totally uninhibited.

They just say whatever's on their mind.

It's like they have no self-consciousness at all.

Oh really?

You don't believe me, do you?

You know, after the introductions, what was the first exercise...

...that our acting guru made us do to get rid of our hesitation?

What?

He asked us to share our sexual fantasies.

Sexual fantasies, really?

Yes.

You know, I always thought, I was very forward.

But the students there quickly corrected that misconception.

Well, that’s good, at least you’re aware of your shameless side.

Yes!

And I even shared my top priority fantasy!

And what is your top priority fantasy?

To kiss a guy at least ten years younger than me.

Rubina, you and your fantasies!

That's just too much.

You'll never appreciate me, will you?

But everyone there did.

Everyone said how fearless I am.

And Vandana.

You should open up a little too.

You have fire in you, but you never let it show.

[BIRDS CHIRPING]

Fire? What fire?

I'm just a simple housewife. And my husband, my home, my family...

...that's my small world, and I love my little world.

Exactly.

And that's precisely your tragedy.

You've confined yourself.

And you never want to step outside those boundaries.

Your husband is always busy with work.

So you should learn to live a little too.

Loosen up a little.

My beer's all gone, I'll grab another.

Want a beer?

Yeah.

No, no, no.

[BIRDS CHIRPING]

[WATER SLOSHING]

Rubina's joined an acting workshop.

Looks like she's got another new hobby now.

What's her game plan? Becoming the next superstar?

Just indulging in her passions, I guess.

But that's not a bad thing, is it?

She's got the time and the passion for it.

I see.

By the way, where did she even find an acting guru in Lonavala?

Who knows.

Probably some retired acting guru who settled down here.

People have so much time on their hands, don't they?

They just do whatever.

[CRICKETS CHIRPING]

I don't know what's wrong with my wrist since morning.

It's really hurting.

[WATER SLOSHING]

I'll get you an appointment with Dr. Shah for tomorrow.

Go get it looked at. You shouldn't neglect things like this.

You're so thoughtful.

You just don't pay attention.

Oh, come on, that's not true.

Just let me close this deal, then it's all about you and Priya.

You said that before the last deal too, remember?

Exactly.

You know how much I love you, don't you?

Yes, Kunal, listen up.

Could you please reschedule the Pune client's...

...meeting for the second half?

Let's make a perfect meeting.

[PHONE RINGING]

Hello!

Thank goodness you answered!

I thought you'd put your phone on silent and were fast asleep.

No one calls me this late, so I never put my phone on silent.

Tell me, what's up?

Hey, please do me a huge favour.

Could you pick me up from my workshop?

My idiot driver left me stranded here.

He dropped me off and never came back to pick me up.

And he's not even answering his phone!

Rubina, it's already 11 PM.

Oh, come on, you're my only lifesaver!

It's just 11, please, please come.

[SIGHS]

Okay.

- Send me the location. - Okay thank you!

[SIGHS]

[ENGINE REVVING]

It's quite late today.

Yes!

Oh, my friend's here!

You're truly my lifesaver, you know.

I don't know what I'd ever do without you.

Alright, quickly, get in the car.

It's already quite late.

Sameer was asleep, and I came without telling him.

[SONG PLAYING ON CAR TAPE]

Come on, everyone, settle in.

♪ Wearing it... ♪

♪ As if it has become a dream. ♪

[SIGHS]

She's dropping me off anyway.

You are going to drop me off anyway.

We can drop them off on the way too.

This is Charu, and this is Reeta.

- Hello. - Hi.

- Are you all going to sit in the back? - [SONG PLAYING ON CAR TAPE]

- My acting guru is coming too, right? - Where is he?

There he is!

Hi, I'm Aditya.

Thank you for the lift, in Rubina's language.

But these songs are so boring. If you don't mind, I'll change them.

I told you, didn't I? He has no filter.

It's a tongue, not a cigarette, for it to need filters.

[SONG PLAYING ON CAR TAPE]

If boring music isn't called boring, what is it called then?

♪ When you start... ♪

Shall we go?

Let's go.

♪ I walk away. ♪

♪ I am going to be a star. ♪

♪ I am going to be a hero, yeah, I know I am the one. ♪

Please don't light a cigarette.

You're the one who said...

...there shouldn't be a filter on the tongue.

So, don't light it.

I have a habit of keeping something on my tongue.

[SONG PLAYING ON CAR TAPE]

You don't need to burn your tongue for that.

[SONG PLAYING ON CAR TAPE]

To break an addiction, you often need another one.

But alright, if you say so, I won't smoke.

♪ Let me show you, what it means to be a real deal. ♪

- I'm not addicted, but... - [SONG PLAYING ON CAR TAPE]

For now, make do with this.

When a person is the intoxication...

...what need is there for any other high?

One should learn flirting from Aditya Sir.

Actually, is it even flirting?

He just says his lines and recites poetry.

And the girls just fall for him all on their own.

I am just a lively soul. I share my heart openly with everyone.

Our Vandana, though, is a closed book.

Teach her to open up a little too.

Rubina.

So, it has been said...

'A closed book only truly opens...'

'...when it finds someone destined to read its pages.'

'A heart only truly beats...'

'...when it finds someone to make it skip a beat.'

'Flowers only bloom when a bee's gaze falls upon them.'

Oh, wow, what beautiful words!

Thank you, thank you.

'When a person is the intoxication...'

'...what need is there for any other high?'

'A closed book only truly opens...'

'...when it finds someone destined to read its pages.'

'A heart only truly beats...'

'...when it finds someone to make it skip a beat.'

'Flowers only bloom when a bee's gaze falls upon them.'

Vandana, turn off the light. We have to wake up early tomorrow.

[BACKGROUND MUSIC]

[BACKGROUND MUSIC]

Our madam here is off to Goa for a college trip.

Boys and girls will be together.

So? That's fine.

Fine?

It's fine, right?

Oh, don't worry, it's not expensive at all!

Don't worry, just let me know how much you need, I'll transfer it.

Thanks, brother, you're the best!

[FOOTSTEPS]

Before you transfer the money, just give it a thought.

Don't you overthink it.

And I think you should also,

...like your friend Rubina...

...perhaps join some classes or something like that.

Maybe Kathak dance, or something similar.

Get out of the house! You must be bored just sitting around.

The world outside is so much bigger.

Oh, look.

Your 'female friend' called your 'male husband's' number.

Hello.

Good morning, Sameer.

Good morning.

Could you please tell Vandana to just throw her phone in the bin.

Rubina : Because she's clearly not going to answer her calls.

Rubina, I'm so sorry, she was caught up with housework...

...the phone got left in the bedroom.

Oh, it's fine.

You rescued me yesterday, so I'll let it slide today.

By the way, Aditya sir was praising you so much.

Rubina, why did you call so early in the morning?

Because I wanted to invite you and Sameer to a little dinner party.

Rubina : So you both absolutely have to come, okay?

I'll try.

I'll let you know.

Rubina : Don't try, you have to come!

Okay.

Rubina's quite something, isn't she?

She certainly is.

I have to go, my client must be waiting for me.

I have to get ready.

If I could get away with murder, your client...

And you have so many clients!

Go on.

[BIRDS CHIRPING]

- [PAPER RUSTLE] - [PHONE RINGING]

Hello.

Yes, Rubina.

So, what was your Aditya sir saying about me?

You're awfully excited, aren't you?

Aditya sir was telling me that your friend is really hot.

You know, don't you?

I don't like this kind of talk.

And besides...

...I didn't find him all that special.

He's a very unapologetic and mannerless guy.

What do they call them, the 'bad boy' types?

Now I'm actually worried about you.

I think I'll have to come to your acting class and see...

...just to make sure you're in the right place.

I'll see you.

Okay.

So, the reason I've brought you all to my home today is...

...to explore sound and the ambiance outdoors.

Alright, let's begin with a walk.

Walk.

Look at the picture in front of you.

Focus on the footsteps around you.

Then listen to your own footsteps.

Listen to your breath, try to understand it.

[FOOTSTEPS]

Look at each other.

Now, let's blindfold ourselves.

Blind exercise.

Alright.

[BIRDS CHIRPING]

Feel every sound around you.

[FOOTSTEPS]

The song of these birds.

The scent of nature.

Try to truly understand it.

As if from a distance...

...someone is walking towards you.

[BIRDS CHIRPING]

You've come here.

Come on.

Guys, stop.

[BIRDS CHIRPING]

Will you help me out?

Me?

Yes.

What kind of help?

Guys!

Today, I'm going to talk to you about reactions.

Any reaction...

...only ever comes from a situation.

Today, I'll talk to her.

You'll notice every reaction coming across her face.

And understand it.

But I can't do any of that.

You don't have to do anything.

Everything will happen.

I'll handle it.

Come on, Vandana, just do it!

[SIGH]

Okay.

There's something in your eyes.

If someone dares to gaze into them...

...they'd never want to look away.

The whole world fades away.

I want to fill your eyes with colour.

These rosy cheeks...

I long to gently kiss them.

Your beautiful locks...

I long to let them down and get lost in them.

You've kept yourself so guarded.

I yearn to hold you in my arms.

And then, drift off to sleep.

[BIRDS CHIRPING]

[CLAPS]

So, here's another one.

I've dedicated it to someone special.

'Their arrival has lit up this gathering.'

'Even the lamp flames found new light.'

'My heart has been captured.'

'As their intoxicating presence clashed with the wine.'

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Sir.

Rubina has told me so much about you.

I hope everything I've heard is true.

Because you're nothing like what I've heard about you.

Well, now that we've finally met face to face.

We'll soon find out what's true and what's not.

What say, Mrs. Sehgal? Isn't that right?

Absolutely.

Are we just going to stand here and talk, or shall we have dinner?

Let's have dinner, guys, let's go.

When I was in the Delhi theatre, I was completely raw.

You're still raw...

...in your looks.

Well, at least someone noticed me.

Otherwise, not everyone does.

How could anyone miss you?

That's my good fate.

So, let's get to the point.

Everyone thinks acting is so easy.

That it's easily done.

But when you're on stage...

...even memorized lines just vanish from your mind.

Guys, let's keep the drinks and conversation going!

Of course, darling, who could possibly resist?

Would you like one, Sameer?

Absolutely, I'm already indulging.

With company this delightful, a drink is simply a must.

Aren't you joining us?

Oh, I'm fine, thank you.

- Right, where was I? - You were telling me about acting.

Indeed, yes.

Slowly, the pure joy of acting takes hold.

The character and the actor, they truly merge into one.

And the exhilaration that follows, it's utterly unique.

To that profound feeling, a toast.

Cheers.

Cheers.

[PHONE RINGING]

My phone.

Excuse me.

[PHONE RINGING]

Yes, that's fine.

Oh, okay.

So, I'm on my way. Please send the car.

Okay. Bye.

[SIGH]

Guys, I am so terribly sorry, but I have to leave.

Actually, I have a client, and a deal might...

...just get finalized tonight, so...

...I simply must.

But I'm not letting Vandana go just yet.

I know that.

Vandana will stay right here.

I'll be off then. Okay.

Vandana, my partner's on his way with the car.

He'll pick me up.

You stay right here, okay?

Priya, come with me.

You have college tomorrow.

See you.

Bye!

Bye-bye.

Bye.

[CLICKETY CLACK]

Oh, Vandana, I've had far too much to drink.

I feel absolutely sick to my stomach.

I'm utterly wasted.

Please drop everyone home.

Especially my very own raw acting guru.

- Okay. Okay, please get some rest. - [RETCHES]

Yeah.

Okay, bye.

My place is first, then Charu's is four kilometres further.

Let's drop them off first, then you.

Okay.

Okay, bye.

Bye-bye.

Bye.

See you.

Bye!

Cardamom.

But I haven't even smoked!

It's for good luck.

Always keep it with you.

How long will you keep trying to change me?

For as long as you're in my car.

I had no idea you had such a great sense of humour.

I know.

Your place is coming up, by the way.

Yeah, you can drop me off.

Let's just drive a bit further, then you can drop me.

Oh, you and your ways.

Tell me something, have you ever acted before?

No.

My stage is my home, my kitchen. My co-actors? My family.

That's it.

Do you know?

You're so beautiful, when all those stage lights...

...fall on your face, people will forget to breathe.

Just like I did when I first saw you.

I don't know how to act, and I don't want to learn. Okay?

And on that note, here's your stop.

Yeah.

[CAR STOPPED SOUND]

Good night.

It's quite late now.

You have your class tomorrow.

Can I get one more cardamom?

One for the road.

Good night, sweet dreams.

[ENGINE REVVING]

[HUMMING]

By the way, Priya, you're looking so pretty today.

Thank you, sister-in-law.

Oh, your shirt!

What happened? You seem so happy today.

I am.

By the way, have you finished packing?

You're going on a trip tomorrow, right?

Yes, sister-in-law.

I've almost finished shopping, but there's still a little left.

Oh, then take some money from your brother.

You'll need clothes and other things, won't you?

Card.

Sister-in-law!

Are you alright?

What's wrong with me?

Whatever happened, it's for the best.

Here you go.

Say thank you to your sister-in-law.

Thank you, sister-in-law. Thank you, I love you, I love you.

Love you too.

Alright, I should get going too.

Okay.

And today's the last day for office food.

Your health and fitness plan starts tomorrow.

I've also renewed your gym membership.

Looking at your energy, it seems I'll have to keep up.

You'll definitely have to.

But right now, head to the office...

...the client must be calling any minute.

[BIRDS CHIRPING]

Go on.

[PHONE RINGING]

[PHONE RINGING]

- [PHONE RINGING] - [SIGHS]

I need to talk to you. Can we meet?

[FOOTSTEPS]

Hi!

What did you think? What did you understand?

That you are with me… that…

…I am the type of person that anyone can come up to me boldly…

…and I will let them do whatever they want.

How dare you?

Who are you?

I am no one.

Yeah?

Who are you?

What are you?

I'm nobody.

Didn't you like it even a little?

Tell me?

[GASPS]

♪ My love! ♪

♪ My love! ♪

♪ I've lost myself in you. ♪

♪ Draped in your name, ♪ ♪ as if I've become a dream. ♪

♪ Somewhere in your ♪ ♪ breaths, my path turned. ♪

♪ I used to walk ♪ ♪ alone, but you... ♪

♪ - ...became my journey. ♪ - Aditya invite me to dinner.

What?

You want to go out for dinner with me?

Ladies don't like too many questions.

Just come to dinner with me.

You are too demanding.

You're coming to dinner with me tonight?

Another question.

[SIGH]

I'm planning dinner tonight. Will you join me?

♪ Somewhere in your breath, my path took a turn. ♪

♪ I used to walk alone, but you became my journey. ♪

♪ Even the sun blushed beneath your gaze. ♪

Have a seat.

♪ I was like the wind. ♪

♪ It's a small room. I don't actually live here permanently. ♪

♪ I found a home in your heartbeat. ♪

It's nice.

It's small, right? That's why everything feels so close, so cozy.

Yes, it certainly is close.

I am so happy that you came.

Looks like your heart finally listened.

I've been longing to see you.

You should have wished for something else.

I already have everything I wished for.

I have no other desires left.

None at all?

If you keep looking at me like that, my desires will only grow.

Then who's stopping them?

You're the one who always stops them.

What if, this time, I don't stop?

♪ I lost myself, only to be found in you. ♪

♪ If I find you, even for a fleeting while, ♪

♪ I become that very moment itself. ♪

♪ Night paused gently on the palm of your words. ♪

♪ Glowing softly. ♪

♪ Through the windows, fragrances… ♪

♪ ...quietly... ♪

♪ ...smiled. ♪

♪ If you touch me just once. ♪

♪ Even words begin to melt. ♪

♪ Within my silences... ♪

♪ ...your voice lingers on. ♪

♪ When you are here... ♪

♪ ...I find myself confessing this, even to my own soul. ♪

♪ Lost, dissolved into your melody... ♪

♪ ...I flow on, like a single instrument in tune. ♪

♪ My love, my love! ♪

♪ My love, my love! ♪

♪ You are the thread of my every breath… ♪

♪ …its endless continuation. ♪

♪ Beyond myself, closer than even my Lord. ♪

♪ You are my only one. ♪

♪ You alone are the distance that remains. ♪

[BIRDS CHIRPING]

Why are you staring like that?

I'm just thinking, I'm exhausted from all these Korean facials.

But the glow keeps appearing on her face.

[LAUGHING]

[FOOTSTEPS]

There's a secret behind that smile.

No secrets.

That kind of glow can only come from yoga, running, or, sex.

I've never seen you doing yoga or running ever.

Oh, that's just movie talk. Nothing special.

Keep denying all you want.

Sweetie, I'm just looking out for you.

But be careful.

Real life has villains too, you know.

What if too many twists came in your story?

It's getting late. Shall we head home?

[FOOTSTEPS]

Hi!

Finally, I'm here!

You insisted so much.

I just had to taste your tea.

[FOOTSTEPS]

[CLATTER]

Look, we can't compromise on the interior design.

So I need a good interior designer.

Just send me some profiles.

Alright, should be a perfect plan.

Send the profiles, then I'll take a look.

Okay!

You're here? I've been calling you forever.

But you were busy.

Yes, I was on the phone, so I was busy.

Why don't you freshen up? I'll make some tea.

Tea, it smells wonderful.

Oh, wait, what's that stain on your shirt?

Stain?

Yeah, look, right here. How did that get there?

Where's the stain? I don't see anything.

No.

Oh, that... I actually thought...

The shadow was falling in such a way, I thought it was a stain.

Go on, freshen up. I'll bring the tea.

Okay.

[SIGH]

[FOOTSTEPS]

[DOOR CLOSE]

- [SIGHS] - [BIRDS CHIRPING]

[CRICKETS CHIRPING]

Ten signs your partner is pulling away emotionally.

These days, they seem to be glowing all of a sudden.

They are lost in their own world.

Their whole demeanour has changed, and...

...they are paying far too much attention to themselves.

[MESSAGE RECEIVED TONE]

Sister-in-law!

Who is this Aditya?

He's my friend.

Why?

Where did you meet him?

He's Rubina's acting guru, that's how we became friends.

You have friends too, don't you?

Sister-in-law!

That's not what friendship is.

This is too much.

There's something called privacy, you know.

Show some respect, at least.

Just like you have friends you love spending time with...

...I have friends too, okay?

I'm not a machine.

To spend all day working in this house...

...serving you and your brother.

Understood?

And next time, don't you dare touch my phone.

- [BIRDS CHIRPING] - [CLATTER]

[POURING TEA]

[FOOTSTEPS]

Good morning.

Good morning.

Tea.

[BIRDS CHIRPING]

Hmm.

Wow, this tea is amazing!

The aroma is something else today.

It's prepared exactly as I always do.

Sometimes, things stay the same.

But their colours, their very essence, transform.

Poetry.

Reels, yeah.

They're so addictive, I've been watching them a lot lately too.

They really are.

I'm not hungry.

I'll eat at college.

Oh, breakfast is ready, come on, eat.

Since everyone loves food from outside, I'll eat out too.

Alright, I have to go.

Come have breakfast.

I'm really not hungry right now.

Please, you eat.

[FOOTSTEPS]

[CLATTER]

[KNOCK ON THE DOOR]

Hello, hello.

Hi.

I brought some amazing crackers and muffins.

Try them!

- Very nice. - Right?

Okay guys, see you.

- I'm off then. - See you.

Bye.

You should try some too.

Hello, sister Rubina.

Hello, darling.

I brought muffins, have a taste.

No, sister. I won't eat any.

At your age, we'd grab anything we could get our hands on.

And you, why are you so hesitant? Just eat!

Thank you.

Welcome.

[SIGH]

Thank God I don't have to deal with this generation.

They've seen it all.

They've tasted it all.

But you tell me...

...what new excitement is brewing in your life?

What do you mean?

Come on, I can't stand the suspense!

So just spill it.

What's happening?

No matter how hard you try to hide it, that glow on your face...

...is telling quite a story.

And don't even think you can hide anything from your best friend.

Rubina, I truly don't know what you're saying.

[LAUGHING]

Look.

I don't know exactly what's going on in your life.

But you look alive.

As if someone has breathed new life into you.

Well, whatever it is, it's working out.

You look happy.

And anyway, social media wisdom tells us...

...self-love and self-happiness are what matter most.

And if happiness comes your way, grab it with both hands.

And remember, not everyone...

...gets a second chance to be happy in life.

Okay?

So...

...stay happy, keep shining.

And don't ever lose your glow.

Okay, my queen?

That was a lot of wisdom.

I'm really craving some coffee.

Want some?

No thanks.

Shall we go somewhere a bit more private?

Why?

Want to talk?

Yes!

I need to talk.

Let's go.

Aditya.

I've been calling you forever, why aren't you answering?

I really don't like it when you ignore me like this.

Okay?

Please don't...

[CLEARS THROAT]

You?

When did you get here? I didn't even notice.

Yeah.

I noticed that too.

[PHONE RINGING]

Should I make some tea?

No.

I'll have coffee today.

Coffee? But you never drink coffee.

[CLEARS THROAT]

I feel like coffee today.

Let me go and freshen up.

[DIALLER TONE]

[DIALLER TONE]

'The person you are calling is not answering.'

[MESSAGE RECEIVED TONE]

[HISSING SOUND OF GAS]

Sister-in-law.

Sister-in-law!

Your tortilla is burning!

Is everything alright?

So, I can't even burn one tortilla?

[SIGH]

Sorry, I was actually lost in thought.

- [BIRDS CHIRPING] - [FOOTSTEPS]

[SIGH]

Tea.

Thank you.

[SIGH]

Shall we go to Goa?

Goa?

But we always go to Goa for Diwali holidays.

Our entire year's schedule is fixed, you know?

Right.

Perfect.

You know what's the biggest problem of our life?

It's that everything's just too perfect.

[FOOTSTEPS]

[MESSAGE RECEIVED TONE]

[FOOTSTEPS]

[KNOCK ON THE DOOR]

Hi beautiful!

Guess what!

Guess what?

That's all you have to say?

You guess what?

What you did, it wasn't right at all.

You ghosted me.

After going to Mumbai, you didn't even text me.

And I was here, checking my phone obsessively every five minutes.

And with such beauty, your anger is entirely justified.

I know I messed up.

But if you can forgive me, can I tell you some good news?

I don't want to know.

But I still have to tell you.

I know, once you hear this, you'll be so proud of me.

Listen.

Vandana, I landed a role in a web series!

And filming starts next week.

I'll have to head to Mumbai.

[SIGH]

Congratulations!

I always knew you were a superstar, and now...

...the whole world will know it too.

Your superstar.

You know, this lucky charm you gave me...

...I've always kept it close to my heart.

[ENGINE REVVING]

[CAR DOOR CLOSE]

[FOOTSTEPS]

[MUSIC OVERLAP ON DIALOGUES]

[MUSIC OVERLAP ON DIALOGUES]

[CLATTER]

I made your favourite chicken today.

Try it and tell me how it turned out.

Now, I'll go get the raita.

[FOOTSTEPS]

[CRICKETS CHIRPING]

When your partner is hiding something...

...they often overcompensate.

Extra affection, perfect dinners, forced smiles.

When your partner starts showering you with too much affection...

...starts cooking your favourite meals...

...starts laughing and smiling a little too much...

...starts paying you a little too much attention, then you know...

...that they're hiding something from you.

You're here at this hour?

Trouble sleeping?

Shall I massage your head?

No, I am fine.

You go to sleep, I'll be there soon.

Okay.

[CRICKETS CHIRPING]

[MESSAGE RECEIVED TONE]

[MESSAGE RECEIVED TONE]

[CLICK]

[BIRDS CHIRPING]

[CLATTER]

[BIRDS CHIRPING]

[FOOTSTEPS]

[WATER SLOSHING]

Sister-in-law!

Yes?

Have you noticed my brother lately?

He's completely changed.

He seems worried all the time.

And so quiet.

Well, when has your brother ever been much of a talker?

He's always wrapped up in his work. Must be some work stress.

You know...

...he's not stressed about work.

Then what is bothering him, Priya?

I am younger than you.

And I'm not blaming you.

But perhaps, you're simply not seeing it.

He's been so lost lately.

There's an emptiness in his eyes.

Maybe he's finally realized that you...

What did I do?

If your brother's troubled, how is that my fault?

What am I not doing?

Am I not managing this home?

Am I not cooking?

Where have I ever fallen short?

You're wise enough.

What's truly missing...

...only you could tell us.

And only you can set it right.

Hi!

What's up?

Great.

Really?

When did this happen?

Congratulations!

Yeah, I'm happy for you.

Wow!

I already knew, you know? Even though you didn't tell me...

...but I found out anyway.

[LAUGHING]

Yeah.

[BRAKE SQUEALING]

One second.

Just a minute.

I'll be right back.

[CAR DOOR CLOSE]

[FOOTSTEPS]

'You're here at this hour?'

'You're always so thoughtful.'

'But you don't pay much attention.'

Brother!

[BIRDS CHIRPING]

Priya, I...

Brother!

What's wrong?

Brother, it's been ages since you treated me to ice cream!

Today, we'll finally have ice cream.

And we'll go shopping too!

Do you want to go shopping?

[BIRDS CHIRPING]

Tell me something.

What's the true purpose of your life?

Purpose?

What do you mean?

My purpose, for example, is to become a good actor in life.

What about you?

My purpose...

...is to serve my family.

I'm a home-maker, Aditya.

That's your responsibility.

I'm talking about your purpose.

But...

No 'but's'.

Being a home-maker doesn't mean you don't have...

...any desires or aspirations.

Your first purpose should be you.

Taking care of yourself...

...keeping yourself happy...

...loving yourself.

You'll have to make some changes within yourself.

Change your old ways of life, everything.

Experiment...

...try something new.

Only then will you realize how special you truly are.

[SCRAPING SOUND]

First time I've seen someone make Maggi...

...from a YouTube video.

Don't tell your sister-in-law.

Let me see.

Not bad.

You might just get an entry in the next Master Chef.

[LAUGHING]

Perhaps I'll have to learn to do everything myself.

That's going to take a while.

What if all I end up eating is Maggi and boiled eggs every day?

But I have to try, don't I?

You know how they say in those reels, 'Do everything yourself'?

Wives always work, they deserve a break sometimes.

That's good, you should learn everything.

You know what? One day, you make a really nice dinner and...

...impress sister-in-law.

I'll try... I'll try.

Anyway, this is ready.

Yeah.

[SIGHS]

Here, let's go.

Let's go.

[FOOTSTEPS]

[DOOR OPEN]

Just going to stare, or are you going to say something?

Did you like my new look?

It's nice.

Come on, tell me, how's my new look?

It's really good.

It's just that I've never seen you like this.

So it took me a moment to process.

So, is this new avatar of yours temporary, or here to stay?

I just made a decision to find my purpose in life.

And for that, I'll have to change myself, won't I?

As you said, "Go out, find a hobby!"

So there!

That's the only way I'll know how special I truly am.

I'll just freshen up and make you some tea, okay?

[FOOTSTEPS]

[BIRDS CHIRPING]

[FOOTSTEPS]

You’re sitting here, and I was...

...waiting for you over there, for the tea.

I'm looking in the mirror.

They say a mirror never lies.

Look.

Don't we look absolutely perfect together in this mirror?

But I'm scared...

...that the mirror might be lying.

Why are you talking about such depressing things?

I'm turning 40, you know.

It feels like, in this moment, I’m crossing...

...a bridge between two different mountains.

I've even started needing reading glasses.

Will the prescription get stronger or weaker?

I don't know.

When I look at myself in the mirror...

...I get scared.

What if all the layers of my face just melt away, one by one?

What would the bones underneath look like then?

And what if my face simply vanishes from my very being?

I'm so confused.

Should the layers of my face stay intact...

...or should the stark white bones beneath come to the surface?

Now, please drink your tea.

It's not good.

Actually, it's just like it always is.

It's not.

It really is.

Am I lying to you?

[BACKGROUND MUSIC]

♪ How could you break this? ♪

♪ This precious fragile toy. ♪

♪ This heart, so voiceless, so mute. ♪

♪ It wasn’t meant to cry this much. ♪

♪ I found you, after such a struggle. ♪

♪ I shouldn't have lost you this way. ♪

♪ Softly, the silence of your memories falls upon my heart. ♪

♪ I'm still as broken today as you left me yesterday. ♪

♪ Softly, the silence of your memories falls upon my heart. ♪

♪ I'm still as broken today as you left me yesterday. ♪

♪ The night asked me again, Are you truly all alone? ♪

♪ I may have said it then, but the truth is... ♪

♪ - ...you were my support. ♪ - 'You know our...'

'...biggest problem in our life is simply this.'

- 'Everything is too perfect.' - ♪ Betrayal kept by the window... ♪

♪ ...is soaring in the sky. ♪

♪ Your lingering moments drift away. ♪

♪ Yet they still burn brightly within my heart. ♪

♪ I found you after such a struggle. ♪

♪ I shouldn't have lost you this way. ♪

♪ How could you break it? ♪

♪ This precious little toy? ♪

♪ My heart, it's just speechless. ♪

[DOOR OPEN]

♪ It shouldn't have... ♪ - Hello.

- Hi, is Vandana there? - ♪ ...cried so much. ♪

Oh, thank goodness you're here, Sameer.

- But what happened? - ♪ I found you after such a struggle. ♪

♪ I shouldn't have lost you this way. ♪

She hasn't said a word since she got here...

...she hasn't even drank water.

Why don't you talk to her?

Come on.

Let's go home.

Come on.

[CRICKETS CHIRPING]

[DOOR OPENS]

[FOOTSTEP]

Come!

[FOOTSTEP]

[CLEARING THROAT]

[SIGHS]

Sameer, what is all this?

[FOOTSTEP]

Just, today I thought.

[GASPS]

Why not behave like your boyfriend.

[SCOFFS]

Are you alright? Have you lost your mind?

Yeah, just a little.

Lost in your love.

[SCOFFS]

Come!

[FOOTSTEP]

Have a seat.

Just a minute.

[BOTTLE CAP WHIRLS]

[LIQUOR POURING]

[LIQUOR POURING]

[BOTTLE CAP WHIRLS]

[GLASS CLINKING]

[GLASS CLINKING]

[FOOTSTEP]

[GLASS CLINKING]

Cheers.

Cheers.

Give it to me.

[FOOTSTEP]

[GLASS CLINKING]

[CLEARING THROAT]

[GASPS]

Now.

[LIP SMACK]

[THUD]

[FOOTSTEP]

[FOOTSTEP]

Three, two, one.

[SONG PLAYING ON SPEAKER]

[SONG PLAYING ON SPEAKER]

"Slowly, you..."

"Slowly, you made my heart your home."

[SONG PLAYING ON SPEAKER]

"Slowly, you made my heart your home."

"First my dear, then my darling, then my soul's desire."

"Slowly, you made my heart your home."

"Slowly, you made my heart your home."

"First my dear, then my darling, then my soul's desire."

"Slowly, you made my heart your home."

[SONG PLAYING ON SPEAKER]

[SONG PLAYING ON SPEAKER]

"This is all your doing."

[WHIMPERING]

[WHIMPERING]

Sameer?

Sameer, Sameer, what happened?

[SOBS]

I always thought I was doing everything right.

A stable business, a big house, a fancy car, an MBA for my sister.

But I never realized that...

...I didn't just had to give you materialistic things.

[SOBS]

But I had to support you, I had to listen to you.

I always thought everything had to be perfect.

But perfect is never truly perfect, is it?

[SOBS]

A little randomness in life, and...

...a little madness in love that's what's truly needed.

I didn't even realize I gave you respect.

But I failed to give you love.

Sameer, I...

No, no.

[SOBS]

It's all my fault.

I didn't even realize where I'd lost myself, what I was doing.

[SOBS]

But I'll fix everything.

[WHIMPERING]

Okay.

I'll make everything right.

[SOBS]

I promise, I'll make everything right.

[BANGLES TINKLES]

[SOBS]

[SOBS]

[BIRDS CHIRPING]

[FOOTSTEP]

Good morning.

[FOOTSTEP]

Tea.

Why did you make tea? I could have made it.

It's okay!

Today, I made it.

I don't know if it's any good, but I'm trying.

[BIRDS CHIRPING]

Hello!

What do you guys think you are, huh?

[FOOTSTEP]

You think you can do anything and I won't find out?

And I won't feel bad about it?

[FOOTSTEP]

[BIRDS CHIRPING]

It's my birthday!

How could you forget my birthday?

And you...

...my best friend, no calls, no birthday wishes...

...I'm very angry with you guys.

I'm so sorry, Rubina.

[FOOTSTEP]

Happy Birthday.

Thank you.

Happy Birthday.

Thank you.

Now you have to make it up to me.

Come to my place with a nice birthday gift.

I'm having a party, you both have to come...

...and my favourite couple must be there.

We'll definitely be there.

[BIRDS CHIRPING]

Okay, that's more like it, Mr. Sehgal.

[BIRDS CHIRPING]

So today is a truly special day.

Because on this day, a truly special person, some 16 years...

[CHUCKLES]

...yes, a sweet 16 years ago, was born.

[FOOTSTEP]

So, only special guests are invited here today...

...who can toast to my birthday.

So cheers, everybody!

Cheers!

Hmm, so from my side to everybody...

...especially to Rubina's best friend and my beautiful wife.

Oh, and how could we forget your handsome acting guru?

So...

...cheers to him as well!

[GLASS CLINKING]

You're an amazing man yourself, Sameer sir.

[FOOTSTEPS]

Thank you.

[FOOTSTEPS]

By the way, the weather here is so lovely, isn't it?

[FOOTSTEP]

The weather here is quite beautiful, generally.

Hmm.

[GASPS]

And these days, the weather is so unpredictable.

Sudden sunshine in winter, and rain when it's sunny.

[CHUCKLES]

Anyway...

...how's your acting class going?

Have you found any students you could actually teach something to?

Sameer sir, I've tried to teach many people.

But the actor is always within you.

You just have to bring it out.

Yeah!

That's very true.

When the time comes, everyone does a little acting, after all.

But pain, you see, it lives within us all.

Well, that reminds me of a couplet.

Shall I?

Oh, please do!

[CLEARING THROAT]

So!

If a dagger wounds another, it's my heart, Sameer's heart that aches.

Uff!

All the world's sorrow, it lives within my heart.

That's beautiful, Mr. Sameer!

And now, a verse from me, just for you.

Do tell.

[CRICKETS CHIRPING]

I present to you.

[CRICKETS CHIRPING]

Even their gaze turned from mine today.

[CRICKETS CHIRPING]

Would someone just tell me, what is my sin?

[CRICKETS CHIRPING]

Mr. Aditya!

We started this poetry exchange, but...

...but I don't think I can keep up with you. So...

I'm putting my weapons down.

Mr. Sameer, you've really lit up the party tonight!

I won't let you put down your weapons just like that.

Here, let me get you another drink.

[FOOTSTEP]

Aditya.

Do you watch cricket?

Oh yes, and every team I've rooted for has lost.

Hmm.

[GASPS]

Then you truly understand pain.

Hmm.

Always a new hope, and a heartbreak.

[GASPS]

Aditya.

I know about you and Vandana...

Sir, I...

I...

I'm not here to fight you.

I just want to say, that...

...you're the only one...

...who can save my family.

[FOOTSTEP]

Only you!

[CRICKETS CHIRPING]

[PHONE VIBRATING]

[FOOTSTEP]

Hello?

I think we need to talk.

I was thinking the same, that...

...whatever this is between us...

It has to end now.

We both know...

There's no future of this relationship.

[CHUCKLES]

You know, I'm an artist.

I need everything to be delusional.

A proper goodbye. A proper farewell scene.

[GASPS]

Aditya, please!

There's no need for drama.

Just meet me one last time.

I promise, after this...

...I'll never call you again.

[SIGHS]

Okay.

Just one last time.

One last time.

[CRICKETS CHIRPING]

[DOOR OPENS]

[FOOTSTEPS]

Sit!

[FOOTSTEP]

[DOOR CLOSES]

[BANGLES TINKLES]

See?

A total movie climax setup, isn't it?

All that's between us today.

The love!

That touch!

That passion.

We'll just rip it all out and throw it away.

And after that, from tomorrow no nothing.

You go your way.

I'll go mine.

[BANGLES TINKLES]

What's wrong?

If we go through with this today.

I'll just keep reliving this moment...

...and I'll find myself back here again.

But if I break away from this moment...

...then I know I'll never come back.

[SIGHS]

It hit me today that I'm not just running from you...

...but from my own guilt too.

What I did was a terrible mistake.

It could have destroyed everything, my family, my marriage, everything.

But now!

I want to live that life...

...with my family.

I've deleted you from everywhere, I've blocked you.

This was our last meeting, Aditya.

Bye!

[FOOTSTEP]

[DOOR CLOSES]

[FOOTSTEP]

[BANGLES TINKLES]

[CALL RINGING]

Why isn't Rubina picking up her phone?

[FOOTSTEP]

[CAR ENGINE REVS]

[CAR DOOR OPENS]

[CAR DOOR CLOSES]

[KNOCKING]

[KNOCKING]

Rubina?

[KNOCKING]

[BANGLES TINKLES]

[FOOTSTEP]

[FOOTSTEP]

Was this Sameer's revenge?

Was this his plan all along?

I never found the answer to that question.