I thought the wedding dress I wore at my wedding
should be worn by Elmira.
It's mustard-green too.
This palette was actually approved two weeks ago,
so we've already manufactured the mustard-green backdrop.
It actually won't look good if the backdrop is the same.
I really want to wear it.
It's been a tradition in this family.
Oh, okay.
Okay. Let me… let me figure this out.
Don't worry about the budget. It's a…
It's a last-minute change.
Darling, thank you.
It'll be worth it. I promise.
Come.
Come, Waris.
Want to tell us about school today?
He's already late for football.
-Say goodbye to everyone. -Bye.
Have a good game.
Oh, we met on a flight from London to Antwerp.
Every time there was a little bit of turbulence,
he would freak out.
It wasn't that bad.
It was really bad.
But she did notice, and she spoke to me very nicely.
Yeah! It's my job to talk to kids when they get scared.
So…
I used the same lines on this baby.
And you did try to give me a drink.
Do you do that to all the kids?
No!
Not at all.
We both come from two different worlds.
But I found our family values to be the same.
I was a little scared because he's a married man.
But…
I tried not to love him.
It was impossible.
How many times must I tell you?
How many times will you lie?
-I am not lying! -Dhruv!
Why would I make a video of her, Mom?
Is she a big diva or something?
Dhruv.
Gaurav told me. He's seen that video.
Gaurav doesn't know anything.
Why would he lie?
He's scared for you.
Okay.
Actually…
we just showed him some porn.
-What? -Yeah.
He must be confused.
You showed your young brother porn?
Have you gone mad, Dhruv?
I'm sorry.
So lovely to see you.
-How are you? -I'm okay, Ma.
Thank you so much for this.
You have single-handedly saved Lefaraz's wedding.
Is she as beautiful in real life?
Yeah. She's very pretty.
How are you, Ma?
I've been fine, my child.
Moving on.
We all have to.
Adil was telling me there's a deadlock in the settlement.
Close that chapter, Tara.
It will be good for both of you.
Okay.
I'll leave.
You're renovating?
I'm sorry. You were not supposed to see that.
It is what it is.
Settle and finalize the divorce.
Do it for me, child.
This house needs to be a home again.
Why don't you go wait at the bar?
No. I want to be here.
You okay?
What are you doing on Wednesday night?
No plans.
I'm having dinner with Mom and Dad. Do you wanna come?
I'd love to.
Great!
He's only six years old, and he's a star.
He's so cute!
Mintoo is the best!
Do you like kids?
And I like theatre.
I'm so lucky. I love my job.
Listen. Even I love producing weddings, so stop showing off, okay?
But adults can be a little annoying to handle sometimes.
Design my new play.
Are you serious?
Of course.
It'll be new for you.
It'll be amazing for me.
I would love that.
What are you doing?
This is a sleepover.
I'm trying to sleep over you.
I need to work.
Can I help you?
Actually,
I am designing a commitment ceremony between two amazing women.
What do you suggest?
Is that them?
Yes.
I see them in shining armor on horseback,
riding into the sunset.
That's really cool, actually.
Design done!
Are you going?
I told you. I have a 5 a.m. airport pick-up.
I had to drop some people off. I'm sorry I got late.
You should be sorry.
You could have taken me to that fancy party.
Bye.
Oh, my God. Elmira! Is this all yours?
It's better than the photos, right?
Be careful.
Shehnaz.
This is my sister Saemira
and my mother Era.
-Adaab. -This is Shehnaz.
Adaab.
Elmira only has golden words for you.
Thank you so much for all this.
My pleasure.
Come inside.
Your rooms are ready in case you'd like to rest for a bit.
-Put their bags inside. Thank you. -Take them inside.
We were worried she was going far,
to another country.
But now I see you, and I feel she is safe.
Welcome to our home!
Hey.
And this must be the gorgeous…
sister?
-How are you? Good to see you -Mummy, Era.
-This is Saemira. -How was your flight?
-Very good, thank you. -You have a wonderful family.
-And this is Wasim. -Now,
it doesn't look like a 10-hour flight at all.
So we can do it at a heritage monument.
It'll have a lovely vintage vibe.
We'll light some old torches.
And the two of you make a royal entrance.
A bit over dramatic, don't you think?
I love it!
We're warrior princesses.
Come on, let's own it.
If it were up to Radhika, we'd be signing papers
in her lawyer's conference room.
That's still my top option!
Don't be a party pooper. I'm giving you everything I have.
You're a teacher. You don't have anything!
Yeah! And all that nothing is yours now.
So, about the guest list.
Is this the final one? Because I don't see your family in here.
My parents don't speak to me.
I still think we should invite them.
For what?
To do your bit.
"I'm your daughter.
We're having a commitment ceremony, and it'd be nice if you were there."
I agree. You never know.
I know.
My parents don't make me feel right about myself.
And I don't think there's anything wrong with me.
Anything else?
No. We're good for now.
Okay. Lovely.
Sorry. Excuse me, guys.
If there's anything you need me to do…
just say it.
Thanks.
Sir…
Chetan was with Shruti for four months.
After school, in the afternoons,
when his parents were at work, they'd go to his house.
He gave her many gifts. And she took all of them.
Check her Insta posts.
Yeah, we know about that.
Shruti says she was Chetan's girlfriend.
And her relationship with him was consensual.
She also said Chetan made a video of her.
And then Chetan's friends started blackmailing her using that video.
Blackmail? Meaning?
What?
Sir, I don't know about any video, sir.
The girl says…
Chetan threatened to post that video on social media
if she did not listen to him.
He made her sleep with Ashish and perform oral sex on Harsh.
No, sir. She's lying.
She wants to take revenge on Chetan.
Why do you say that?
Why would she want to ruin her own reputation?
Sir, Chetan didn't want to be her boyfriend.
She wanted to make him jealous, so she slept with Ashish and Harsh.
And now she's angry.
-So, that's why Chetan… -Okay.
Have you seen that video?
No, sir.
Sir, I don't know about any video, sir.
I've read about it.
Your son is one of the boys?
It's all over the news.
What does your son say?
Bulbul-ji.
Bulbul-ji, it'll be okay.
It'll be fine. Don't worry.
Listen, you please take your time.
If you need anything, tell me, please.
Thank you.
Tara, legally our case is weak.
The threats haven't worked.
They're going to court and you'll lose the company shares.
It's fucking ridiculous!
Adil was cheating on me.
Faiza's pregnant!
I go on a few dates after a breakup, and that's a fucking problem?
Adil will use anything to make sure that you get nothing.
What do I do?
-Should I leave him then? Will it help? -I can't answer that.
You know Adil best.
My advice is… rethink what you're asking for.
The company is not coming to you either way.
Yeah.
-When is your next game? -Tomorrow.
Good. We'll come for the finals.
-Okay? -You must come.
Where's Rizwan?
Playing about somewhere.
Does he have tea with her every day?
Mummy…
it's a small price to pay.
Look at me.
No more air hostessing.
I'm being served now.
BLONDE HAIR DYE
The wife will be a problem.
Get her out…
or else get your own house.
This living together…
It won't work.
We're playing against UPS school.
Wasim and she have separate rooms.
They all say that.
He won't give her custody of the kids.
He'd rather she stay and mother them.
To be honest,
I think he's also used to the way
she runs the house…
Riz!
Come here.
Come.
See?
My sister also has golden hair.
She is also Goldilocks.
Does he know the color's from a bottle?
It doesn't matter.
Till the roots start showing.
My roots will never show.
You'll keep sending me my color.
Rizu.
Rizwan.
I hope he's not troubling you.
No, not at all.
I adore him.
Rizwan, come here.
I told you not to wander in here alone. Come.
He has schoolwork.
I'm so sorry.
Actually, we were told that we could check out this room
to light up the corridor.
Sure.
We can come back. Thank you.
Okay. So, yeah, we can have floor seating in the lawn here.
Hang lights in clusters from those trees.
The musicians are over there in the center, diagonal seating.
I want candles on…
Jazz.
Jazz! Focus!
How will this work?
Something is not okay with Shehnaz ma'am.
Jazz, our job is to fix the lights and place the flowers. Okay?
They must have some sort of arrangement.
Open arrangement?
You sure Radhika will be okay with this?
I'm sure of nothing.
Thank you so much for coming with me. I don't think I…
Mrs. Sharma?
Yes.
Could we talk to you?
About what?
I'm Tara, and this is Aditi.
Aditi?
Actually, Radhika doesn't know that we've come here.
The thing is that we're exchanging vows.
It's called a commitment ceremony.
And, well…
It wouldn't be complete without the two of you there.
We're already a laughingstock in our community.
And now this new drama.
For us…
this is something very difficult to accept.
I understand.
My best friend,
he's gay too.
His mother does not understand his reality as well.
He pretends like… it doesn't matter.
But actually, he's very, very sad.
We're all there for him.
But nothing can replace a mother.
Her father…
will never give in.
I said nothing can replace a mother.
If you change your mind, and I really hope you do,
please come.
I know my parents would love to meet you.
Thank you for your time.
It was lovely to meet you.
Namaste.
You don't believe Dhruv at all, do you?
Maybe he's gone after his father.
If he's telling the truth…
he'll never forgive you.
He isn't telling the truth.
You told Mummy you saw that video?
The Chetan and Shruti one?
Were you telling the truth?
Gaurav.
Listen to me carefully.
If Dhruv is lying,
it's straight to jail.
He'll rot there.
Could he really be sent to jail?
If he is lying, then yes.
So now think carefully and tell me.
What video did you see?
Please knock.
What is this?!
Who do you think you are?
So you can do whatever you want?
You'll treat girls like this?
Video them and go scot-free?
-Escape punishment? Dhruv? -Bulbul.
Bulbul.
Are you boys blackmailing Shruti?
-It wasn't blackmail. -Then what was it?
She was ready!
What kind of chick would let him film a hook-up video?
And what kind of guy
would video his girlfriend and show it to his pals?
And then blackmail her?
I'm ashamed that you're my son.
Come with me to the police station.
I won't get my friends into trouble.
And if you show this to the police,
I'll never talk to you again.
Dhruv!
Fuck off!
Dhruv!
Dhruv, open the door!
Open the door!
Dhruv!
Come out!
Get out of there!
I'm not in the mood for maroon.
It's pretty.
Okay, Ma. Please just choose something.
Okay?
Hold this.
Your daughter is quite lovely.
Thank you.
I was so worried when we moved to India.
How will Aditi adjust?
Will people accept her over here?
When did she tell you?
I always knew.
I wasn't sure about my husband.
When she told us, she was 14.
And I was so surprised by his reaction.
He was so protective and so supportive.
Her health and happiness are all that matter to him.
I… I have to run. I'll see you guys for lunch.
Hi, girls!
Hi! Enjoy your game. Hi.
Your personal life is not sitting well with the board.
All of you knew about it from the start.
I never lied about my sexuality.
But you're making it public…
by putting up posts about your ceremony on social media.
Keep it quiet.
Do what you want to.
But why must you flaunt it?
So be gay.
But in private.
Like I'm doing something dirty.
That's not what I'm saying.
Then what are you saying?
That I'm out of a job?
I can try again.
If you assure us that you won't go ahead with…
this.
I won't go ahead with "this"?
Are you serious?
I will not be canceling "this."
And you're still invited.
Yeah, Nicky.
Yeah, but Nicky, we haven't met in a year, man.
Look, all I'm saying is that it's my birthday.
Mum and Dad are going to be there.
And it would be nice if you were there as well!
Fine!
Yeah.
Okay.
Bye.
Oh! My brother is so screwed up!
He thinks I'm having this great life
while he's stuck having to deal with our father's store.
I mean, who asked him to?
I found my calling. Left Manali.
Joined theatre.
I didn't abandon him.
And he constantly guilt-trips me.
Hey, look. I spent years pissed at my brother.
Because he didn't get me. Okay?
And that's all I could see in him.
But, the truth is…
my existence was bloody rough on him.
And I was a shit brother.
The minute I acknowledged that everything changed.
I think I'm a better sister.
Maybe your brother…
his resistance is not about guilt-tripping you.
Just like you leaving was not about abandoning him.
Maybe…
he just felt let down.
So, stop trying to be so defensive and…
acknowledge that maybe it must've been
really hard on him, you know.
What do you think?
I think you're the best.
I think you're fucking amazing!
-To one life! -One life.
Thank you.
Hey!
How are your mother and sister?
They're shopping their life out.
-Is the tea okay, honey? -It is.
Yeah?
Have they gone around to Connaught Place or Chandni Chowk yet?
Yeah. They are now in Khan Market.
What's this? Where are you taking it?
Sir said to put it in the new room.
No! Put it right back.
What are you staring at?
Do as I say!
What is it?
Wasim can buy new furniture…
in keeping with the status of his new family.
These are things we collected over a lifetime.
He can’t give it to her.
Shehnaz, you're getting too emotional.
You're making a scene unnecessarily. This…
Shehnaz!
It's only a desk. So what--
It's not just a desk.
It's a part of my life.
How much must I change my life?
Shehnaz, I understand.
But polygamy is permitted.
People change with the times.
For centuries slavery was permitted too.
Wasn't slavery banned?
Then there's only one solution.
Divorce him.
And sacrifice living with my children?
You know full well Wasim will never give me custody of the children.
That’s what he told my lawyer.
Please make sure the function starts on time.
Yes, absolutely. Yeah!
It's a school night.
I thought we should get new furniture.
But that will be too much of a change.
Why? It's looking good, Ma.
Has Raghav cooked anything specially for you?
Yes, he has.
I wish he does it every day.
Raghav has inherited the magic in his mother's hands.
The best cook is Neelam.
You're too much!
Try this. Dry chili chicken.
I went to buy king prawns at the INA market.
Only a dozen prawns were left in Seascape.
Suddenly the prices were high! Hitting the roof.
Is that so?
Not that story again! Please, stop!
-Be quiet! -Please.
The price was 1800, now it's 3000.
Take it or leave. Just imagine.
Give us the chance to imagine, then we surely will.
Anyway! That's when I decided to feed you all chicken instead.
-How is it? -Very nice.
So what did you think of them?
You're all so nice to each other.
What do you mean?
No one has a hidden agenda.
What does that feel like?
It feels like family.
Family.
I'm sorry you didn't get that.
The lack of "that"
is what pushed me out of my comfort zone.
Was it tough?
Yeah, it was.
But I'm not sorry.
I think she's smart, she's funny! She's…
Who told you to make this plan with Gauri?
Hey, I'm sorry. I'm sorry I interfered.
But now that I have, aren't you even a little bit interested?
I mean, she's your sister.
Look, if I get done early, I'll come.
Don't commit on my behalf.
No, I'm not stupid.
Don't come if you're in this mood.
Fine. Gotta go.
Thank you for seeing me.
I only have 20 minutes, so…
I'm not dating anyone.
He's just a friend.
I know all your friends.
I had to make new ones.
The ones you know dropped me. Remember?
I had nothing to do with that.
You have nothing to do with my life right now.
-Why are you threatening me? -I'm not threatening you.
Adil, please!
Raghav's a really nice guy. But he's a chef!
He cooks…
for a living.
Yeah, I know what a chef does.
He's really sweet.
Thoughtful.
Caring.
What he isn't is…
I think I'll stay here for a bit, okay?
Sure.
I paid for the room in your name.
No one can know about this.
I know.
Don't worry about the company shares.
Okay.
I'll just take the Khanna house.
You're fucking with me, right?
You're joking, right?
Tara, c'mon!
We live there.
I know.
We live there. Come on!
You twisted, fucking bitch!
Fuck!
Sorry, I'm late.
Hey.
-Hey. -Hey.
-You have a tough handshake. -I'm flexing.
-So what are we having? -Sushi?
Good by me.
Salmon avocado? You like that.
No.
-Spicy tuna? -Spicy tuna?
Can you stop agreeing with me?
Sure. I'll have the ramen.
Hey, Gauri.
I'm sorry we started off on the wrong foot.
Yeah. Me too.
Would you like a drink?
Yeah, I'd like many!
Excuse me.
Isn't she just like you and your dad?
You don't give up, do you?
Well, we're starting a family, you know.
Let's not have any broken parts lying around.
Broken parts?
Come here.
Your parents are going to be fine.
I'll make sure of it.
What made you decide to come tonight?
I realized…
that you only have good intentions.
What does that mean?
It means I love you.
Excuse me.
At our wedding…
there was only a priest and Rooh Afza to drink.
We didn't have all this money then.
Up till now, I never felt our marriage lacked anything.
You have really beautiful boys.
Thank you.
I know all about you.
I followed your case.
The way you stood up to be counted.
That was amazing.
Thank you.
Sometimes it just takes a few people to take a stand, you know.
I wish they knew that…
Equality…
It's your birthright.
-Take this over there. -Yes, ma'am.
You're smelling very nice!
Shall I send them?
But we’re five boxes short.
Dhruv.
What?
Wasn't it your turn with Shruti every other week?
What would you do?
You'll end up in jail. Do you understand?
How can you do this to a girl, Dhruv?
First, tell me.
What happened to Papa?
Why don't you ever talk about him?
Well?
Why do we never mourn him?
Why don't we meet his parents?
Because of you and Jauhari?
First, you tell me.
Tell me.
I had to propose three times before she finally said yes.
Same-sex marriage isn't legal in India.
They will be.
And until then, we will exchange vows
and sign over powers of attorney to each other.
What's up?
The day you find a girlfriend, our arrangement will be over, right?
Where… where's this coming from, Jazz?
You flirt with other girls, even with me around.
When?
Kabir, I've seen you!
Hey! If there was something serious, I would tell, right?
So I can never be your girlfriend?
What!
You mean there's not even a chance?
Jazz.
Jazz, I don't…
I don't want a… committed relationship.
I don't want to commit to anyone.
Just don't want a relationship. I'm sorry, man.
The truth is you don't want to commit to me.
You're embarrassed to be with me.
Jazz, please.
I've seen your parents' home.
I know what this is all about.
I'm not well-read. Haven't done a world tour.
Don't know the difference between a boat and a ship.
Culture and sophistication. Way beyond me, right?
You're ashamed to take me anywhere.
Jazz…
is this about that stupid fucking party?
I'm sorry. But you would’ve gotten bored.
It was full of documentary filmmakers and artists.
In the end, you’re as hollow as the rest.
Excuse me?
What about that mechanic?
You think I don't know you?
I know you, man.
Something’s on with the two of you, right?
He's the one who paid for your brother's rehab.
His name is Nadeem.
And he did help me. So?
So you're fucking him?
How do you care? It’s an “open relationship,” right?
Wow!
I knew it, man.
He's a real friend. Not like you.
What does that mean?
He's the same inside and out.
He doesn't try to impress people as you do.
Please don't stop. Keep talking.
You're being honest, fucking finally. Please speak.
You talk big about society and social equality.
You're a pseudo.
Actually, inside you're a typical Delhi classist.
And that's what you are.
What are you, Jazz?
What are you?
Why are you fucking hiding Nadeem?
Please bring him to the office. Let's have lunch with him, man.
What does he like to eat?
Fuck you, Kabir.
Yes, fuck you too, man.
I'm going.
To Radhika's wedding.
That isn't a wedding.
People like her…
cannot get married.
Whatever it is.
I'm attending it.
Have you gone mad?!
Go and change your clothes.
You're going nowhere!
Control your tongue.
I don't need your permission,
and neither does she.
I see.
So her behavior is normal now?
You know what is not normal?
That you believe you have the right
to tell your adult wife and your adult daughter
how they must live their lives.
I'm so glad you came.
Come. Please come.
Let us cherish this special moment
and witness the coming together of these two beautiful souls
through the good times and the bad.
Let us join them in celebrating their love.
Thank you.
I will now request Radhika and Aditi
to express their profound commitment to each other.
Aditi,
I promise to love
and respect you forever.
Radhika,
I promise to love and respect you forever.
-I love you. -I love you.
Aditi ma'am is the coolest.
She's expressing love
and that's what the world needs right now.
Papa says you can marry whoever you want.
Tonight felt so right, you know.
It was so special.
-No, let me, please. I asked you out. -Why?
Look at who we are,
-taking each other out to brekkie! -Yeah!
Hey, stranger.
You know where I am.
That's my brother Arjun.
Oh, hi. Nice to meet you.
That's Akshay.
Glad to see you out and about.
You know I've been… at the hospital with our mother.
Maybe you should come for a special appearance.
If you're done with brunch.
See you.
I need to talk to you.
-Can we talk tonight, please? -I don't think so.
Okay.
You lied to me?
Listen, it's a long story, man.
We live together.
We watch multiple seasons of your favorite show.
We have time for your long story.
I know something happened with Tara you did not tell me.
And now I find out that you don't go see your mom.
What the fuck is up?
Me and my mother have a complicated relationship.
-And?! -And I can't get into it!
And us?
Are you into us?
You know I care about you.
But I'm not going to share my world with someone
who does not want to share anything with me.
I'm sorry.
You were right when you asked me those questions.
I didn't talk about your father because I wanted to protect you.
Perhaps I made a mistake.
Your father was a very disturbed man.
He used to drink and beat me up.
The family behaved as though
the violence was normal.
No one wanted to get involved.
I was admitted to the hospital, then discharged.
Fracture, cuts, black eye.
Broken teeth.
They all repeated one thing,
"This chick must've provoked him."
He nearly strangled you once.
You were tiny.
I picked up a knife from the kitchen.
He didn't think I would have the guts to use it.
So he kept coming at me.
He didn't stop.
I punctured his left lung.
He died before the ambulance arrived.
Jauhari was our neighbor.
He helped me a lot.
He'd take me to the hospital.
I went to him with you in my arms.
Your father's family wanted to file a case of murder against me.
They told many lies about me.
Loose chick…
who hooks up with other men.
Jauhari told the police he was in the flat with us that night.
It was an act of self-defense, he said.
And saved me.
Our society is sick, Dhruv.
What you and your friends have done is sick.
I'm sorry.
It's my duty to make you a good man.
You can win the hearts of girls with love and respect. Not by force.
Without their consent, you cannot do anything.
Mummy, I don't want to go.
It'll be fun, Son.
Don't worry about me.
But I don't like her.
He's your father, after all.
Will he have another baby?
You’ll always be first, Waris.
No one can take your place.
Go.
Thank you.
The cars have left.
Jazz, make him sit. I’ll just…
Yes. Sir…
Madam!
-Where's Shehnaz ma'am? -The door's locked from the inside.
-She isn't opening the door. -Do you have a duplicate key?
-I'll go check. -Hurry up!
Shehnaz!
-Sir. -Which key is it?
The small one.
Fuck!
The amount in the marriage agreement is set at 51 lakhs,
given to you by Wasim Khan, son of Bilal Khan.
Do you consent?
I consent.
Congratulations!
Before the two witnesses, Salim Shaikh and Sadiq Shaikh,
and all those present here,
you've given Elmira Basha, daughter of Era Basha,
51 lakhs as per the marriage agreement.
Do you consent?
I consent.
After we're married, I will…
Eat! Here.
-You have to eat something… have this. -No…
No, put it down. I'll help myself.
Where do you want us to go after our wedding?
-Where will you take me? -Shall we go to Kashmir?
Yes.
-Seen Shammi Kapoor dancing in Kashmir? -Yes!
You can't do this, Shehnaz.
You have to stand up…
and be counted.
Right?
And your boys…
they need you.
They need you to get up and fight.
Thank you.
Old wives have warned,
"You cannot build your happiness on the ashes of another's sadness."
So in this tragic tale, there will be no victors.
And when all is said and done,
maybe Shehnaz will fight the fight.
Because in Delhi, princess or pauper,
every woman has to turn warrior in order to survive.
I've sent the boys home.
I haven't told anyone about this yet.
You really care about my dignity, don't you?
What do you want, Shehnaz?
I'm going to court.
I haven't done anything illegal.
That's the tragedy.
I've made my mind up.
I'm going to fight.
I'm going to fight to change the law that allows people like you to do this.
I'm going to fight to make polygamy illegal.
I am not only a Muslim…
I am a citizen of this country.
We should have rights, too.