-Hello? -Tamanna ma'am! Congratulations!
You've won our contest!
You get a free trip to Mumbai
and a set of pressure cookers, totally free!
Sorry, wrong number. I didn't apply for any contest.
Ma'am, how does it feel to win the pressure cooker set?
It's the wrong number, sir.
At least take the free trip to Mumbai, rockstar.
Did the chorus singer life make you forget the lead singer life?
What's up?
Arghya, I'm a bit busy right now. Let me call you later.
Wait, wait! You've been nominated.
As in, Bandish Bandits has been nominated
for Radiovibes best original song of the year.
Radhe and Tamanna are back together again, yes?
Arghya, I don't think I can come, okay?
-But why? But… -I'm busy now. Let me call you later.
Good morning, partner.
Good morning!
Breakfast! Yum!
Isn't this a bit too much?
Why?
Ayaan, we need to talk…
This was the contract between us To keep the scent alive
Every petal of the flowers
-Will stay alive in my… -Will stay alive in my books
Yes.
Imroz Dehalvi was so right!
Now, let's put this flower in some book and forget about it.
Listen, Ayaan.
Last night was a mistake. It shouldn't have happened.
Dating colleagues can turn into a very messed up situation.
I don't want to get into that at all.
I hope you understand.
Yes, I understand.
You also understand so… yeah.
-Okay. -Yeah. That's… that's great.
-Yeah. -Yeah?
Sandwich?
I'll see you at school.
Thanks for breakfast.
Thank you.
I'll see you.
Bye.
Radhe.
You're not the first guy ever to lip-sync.
Check out others' events. They all do it.
I bet they do!
But it's essential for me to sing live, Mahi!
I can't be deceitful like this.
Radhe, it's not deceitful, buddy…
-It's not deceitful. -No, wait a moment.
Who were you going to perform live for? Drunk college students?
Or for the organizers who value
Instagram reels and a press conference more
-than giving us time for a sound check? -Right.
I don't want to waste my music in a fucking college auditorium, bro.
These things travel.
They have uploaded it on YouTube and it's got one million likes.
Now the single will be released…
We won't do anything now.
My music? This isn't your music.
You won't come anywhere near our music.
Our gurus have cherished this music for so many generations…
You can preach this sermon somewhere else.
I've had my fair share of encounters with gurus.
I spent all of my childhood and most of my youth chasing gurus
and asking for the education I had a right to claim.
They chose an entitled Arjun like you every time.
While they expected me to cut my thumb off to repay them.
Guess what? I am not Eklavya.
But you are the unquestioning, unthinking robot.
Mentally constrained by formality and ceremonial thread on the wrist.
-Wait a moment. Guys… -Mahi…
Let's calm down. Let's just calm down. Don't go on the ceremonial thread.
Come, let's go. Radhe, let's go.
Where to keep this?
-Yes. Sanjay. -Yes, sir. Give me.
-Come. -I'll leave.
No! You come along too.
Sanjay, bring the pakhawaj.
Some other time.
I have some work. You can rehearse.
There is a conference in Jodhpur in a few days, let's start from there.
Alright?
I want to say something before we begin.
Light music has a lot of influence on your singing.
You are not using "gamaka" nowadays.
Classical music…
Mohini.
You haven't changed at all.
Not at all.
Rage N Raga is giving you a platform and chance to sing Panditji's bandish.
-Okay? Full freedom. It's a win-win. -For whom?
A confirmation just arrived today that Rage N Raga will open
the India Band Championship as the celebrity band. Opening!
-For what? -The India Band…
The Euro Band Championship is coming here.
The most-viewed and biggest music competition in the world.
I mean, you can't find a bigger platform than this.
So I will lip sync and they will show it on TV.
Radhe. This is a very big deal for Mahi too.
He will definitely perform live.
Use this opportunity. Use this platform.
Panditji's bundle or manuscript or whatever it is…
-Compilation. -Yes, open it and create an album with it.
That's what you said to the family, right?
You would convey Panditji's music to the world.
Here's the world! Sing.
Panditji's compilation.
It contains a lot.
A lot of compositions by Grandfather.
"Vrindaavani Sa Rang. "
"Sawan Mohey Tarsaaye. " Panditji adored this one.
Let's begin with this one.
Yes.
This is going to be our mid-semester assignment.
Same song. Your version.
All the lessons that you've learned, please use them. Okay?
Just remember that this is going to be graded, but no pressure.
Just sort out the chairs before you leave. Good luck.
Hey, Tamanna!
Yes, ma'am?
Good job with the band.
Thank you, ma'am.
Actually, I was thinking we could try
disco-pop for the first audition at the IBC.
-It's trending right now… -Can you write notations?
Yeah, of course.
Here are some songs. Please note down the notations.
Actually, the sources on the internet aren't reliable.
You have to write them yourself.
I will need them by next Monday.
So if you want to miss some band sessions, it's okay.
No, ma'am. I can manage both.
No, no, no. It's your foundation year.
I don't want you to miss your lectures or assignments.
It won't matter even if you don't come for some days.
You can use my room.
Guys! An important announcement for the IBC.
You can use a song of your choice only for the qualification round.
The other rounds will have their own rules.
You will have to be alert. You will have to learn to adapt.
D sharp?
Will this scale be too high-pitched for you?
No, I will try it out.
Never mind, let's keep it to B flat.
-No… -I will sing in your scale.
Let's practice. I will get it right.
Mohini, this isn't about you.
It's more about male and female scales.
"BAND WAR; AUDITIONS FOR MUSIC'S BIGGEST COMPETITION
INDIA BAND CHAMPIONSHIP HAVE BEGUN"
"AUDITIONS FOR THE INDIA BAND CHAMPIONSHIP ARE LIVE!"
I am glad Panditji isn't here or I'd have to go for purification.
Ma'am, Digvijay Sir has sent us to improve light music's influence.
Must we do all this?
Of course, it must be done.
We have to sit for seven hours during the awards show.
The dumplings will turn to dust.
PLEASE COME FOR THE AWARDS TODAY, PLEASE, PLEASE… MISS YOU, BUDDY…
-Did you put ginger in the tea? -Yes, sir.
-Stirred the sugar? Okay. -Yes.
-Hello, sir. -Hello.
Give me.
You carry on. I'll be with you.
Unnecessarily!
-Ma'am. -That was fast.
I am just glad I can finally resume band practice.
There's another folder to go yet.
It's a little bit more complicated.
You deserve a break. Come.
Arghya, I am out. I can't make it.
Do you know how sexy Radhe will look in his new suit?
-He will be there? -Of course, he will be there.
He's moved on! He's not stuck up like you.
-Here, speak to him. -No, no, no, no.
-No? -No, no, no, no.
No? Then?
Arghya, I will be there.
Love you!
She is coming.
Vandana, you sing Raga jog.
Hemant, you sing using madhyam as the first note Sa
and sing "Vrindaavani Sa Rang. "
This is the Jasrangi. Pandit Jasraj's unique thought.
This is the best way for male and female
singers to sing together in classical music.
She has done her homework!
This helps the male and female singers to sing on their own scales
while engaging with Sa Ma and Sa Pa notes
to sing different Ragas concurrently.
Isn't it unique?
It sounds like they are speaking to one another.
The book contains a detailed account of their acquaintance.
I am leaving. I have a headache.
Is it a headache? Or are you feeling hurt?
Forget about that. Sister-in-law is singing so sweetly.
Get her along with you.
Guys, smile!
Yeah, good one!
You look very good.
Thanks.
-Actually… -Listen, I don't care.
We don't need to talk.
I misbehaved that day. I really am sorry about that.
I was angry with you too but…
I didn't need to vent to you about the lip sync issue.
If you think I am pleased to be on this tour and all that…
You are in a much better situation than I am.
At least, you are learning something at the college.
Rage N Raga is…
Rage N Raga is famous.
But when I'm on stage with them I feel like I'm selling my music.
I feel like a fraud.
It's an even bigger fraud than singing with a mask on.
It's good to know that's what you think.
-And the award goes to… -I'm not talking about you…
-I'm just… -Bandish Bandits for "Chedkhaniyan. "
Yes!
Come on, guys!
Yes!
Come on!
Come on! Go, go, go!
Go!
Yes!
Thank you.
Thank you for all your support.
Thank you.
No, no, no.
You have to sing for us, please.
One last time for your fans.
-Radhe, Tamanna, everybody. -Go!
When you sing live your voice becomes a bit shrill.
Tamanna ma'am, you also sing!
I am happy about the fact
that at least you sang live, even if you were in the chorus.
-Tamanna ma'am, one picture! -Tamanna ma'am, one photo!
Hey, I saw what happened, are you okay?
I'll talk to you later.
I guess this one Panditji had written at a streetside shop.
We will sing it with a gajra wrapped around our wrists.
"Lab Par Aaye. "
This one is nice.
-Is it nice? -I am serious, I am not kidding.
Wow! Okay, because when the cross emerges
it's like the singer is getting shock treatment.
My man thinks it's nice.
Radhe, bro, we're kidding.
Listen.
-Radhe? -Enough!
I won't stay in a place that doesn't respect Panditji's music.
What respect? We performed his bandish in the last show.
The people applauded a lot.
Now should we worship him and chant his name?
You're not even worthy of doing that, Mahi.
You could learn to be a bit respectful. That's all.
Brother, which era are you living in?
I listened to a composition and didn't like it so I said it.
Is it necessary for you to understand everything?
Mahi, our music has a history. Don't mock it.
Is it?
What kind of history?
Four people come around to listen to your music.
When a person has been through the grind
at 60 years, that's when the auditoriums fill up.
And you guys throw him out branding him a sell-out.
You've created a mutual admiration society in the name of art.
Zero access to the public to listen or to learn.
This history of yours should be preserved?
Then why are you performing classical music?
Form a rock band!
Put aside the sitar and take up the guitar.
Are you the ones with dibs on this kind of music?
Do I need your permission? Yes?
If I attach a wire to the sitar, it's corrupting the style.
Even the harmonium is corrupted according to you, right?
Because it was used for playing thumris. Thumris got bad press too.
Since they were sung at the courtesan houses.
You sing music from courtesan houses now, don't you?
The day you come without hypocrisy,
that's when you can lecture me about music.
Radhe!
-Let him go, man. -Come on, Mahi!
The classical music forum is 200 meters away from here.
Go and sing the music from your Gharana there. You'll get praised.
They have four broken chairs there, which will applaud you.
Panditji's cheap imitation, you will evaporate.
Opening act in the India Band Championship, my foot!
You can't even participate without me!
Here's the pen from your Gharana.
Chill, Mahi.
-Mahi. -Calm down…
Who the fuck is he to preach to me?
What will we do at the IBC, brother?
I'll get someone.
Guess who is failing the foundation test tomorrow.
Is the offer valid? Anytime?
-Listen, I am… -I am so sorry.
-No, listen. -Sorry, I…
-No, listen. I am sorry. I… -shouldn't have assumed.
-I am a bit confused. It's just… -What?
Is this the… I am sorry.
I like you.
It's-- There is no…
deep scarring kind of love. It's not that. It's just…
I like you, that's all.
Usually, I do flings but…
with you, the feelings are just a bit…
I mean, the feelings aren't intense. It's not that. It's just…
Okay, just…
Should we go for dinner tomorrow?
Or a movie or anything you want.
Yeah. Sure.
But…
Ayaan, I thought we discussed this.
I know, I know, it's just…
This is the way I feel so…
It's okay. You can take all the time you need.
Think about it and let me know.
Okay.
Yeah.
Wine?
Sure.
I'll get the glasses.
Nakul, sometimes I lose the motivation to teach.
But it's students like you who bring me back.
Thank you.
Ma'am, I didn't have any time to prepare.
The assignments…
All I am saying is, that I know I won't perform well.
You signed up for the band voluntarily.
You could refuse to do random assignments of your own accord.
Anyway.
This is a part of the class component.
You can take an F voluntarily.
We don't have all day, so whenever you are ready.
Ma'am!
I get it. I finally get it.
All the notation work? I was focusing only on vocal training.
But first I needed to learn to listen.
I guess I am not that bad after all.
Ma'am, I am just relieved…
I thought all this time that you didn't think I was capable
and you didn't want me in the band.
It's not about capability.
It's about need.
Music was always something need-based for you.
You have worked hard!
But, for the results.
But what you don't know…
are the basics.
Sit.
You can't use everything once you learn it.
You have to build an instinct for music.
Deep within.
So that it becomes a part of you.
You have to surrender completely.
Like there's no goal.
Absorb it.
Soak it.
Meditate on it.
And…
Tamanna, the other issues
will come and go.
Music needs to be centered.
Focused.
I have been down this path.
I know the real value of it.
Protect it.
Not with the head.
Not even from the heart.
Let it flow.
In 1977, scientists sent out a spacecraft.
Voyager.
They wanted it to interact with any unknown species and aliens.
They put in a record player.
There was only one record on it, which was filled with music.
You were making notations for those songs.
That's the power of music.
I’ve taken admission in a music school. I'll start from scratch.
No shortcuts. No auto-tune.
Just like you, I want to be a real talent.
You know, Tamanna, music is the only art form
that you can connect to without humanity.
We're lucky, aren't we?
CLASSICAL MUSIC FORUM TICKET SALES WINDOW
The classical music forum is 200 meters away from here.
Go and sing the music from your Gharana there. You'll get praised.
They have four broken chairs there, which will applaud you.
I hereby ban the Rathod Gharana from Sangeet Samrat.
Panditji's cheap imitation, you will evaporate.
India Band Championship is coming here.
Opening act in the India Band Championship, my foot!
You can't even participate in it without me.
I can't watch this Gharana die, while I am around.
He made me the successor and departed.
Now, what should I do?
Our Gharana is safe in your hands.
That's what you said to the family, right?
You would convey Panditji's music to the world.
Here's the world! Sing.
As your manager, let me tell you clearly
that you are committing career hara-kiri, okay?
I know.
That's why I need you the most of all right now.
Arghya, I don't want to leave alone. Please come with me.
You said great artists think of unpossible dreams.
It's impossible, you ass!
And this is really difficult.
But we have done this together, earlier.
Sangeet Samrat! Nobody believed in me even then, apart from you.
You said I am your Arjun, right?
It's time to get the Pandavas together.
You should come along too.
Have you lost your mind, Radhe?
But Mother, we won Sangeet Samrat together.
We have a team in place already.
The India Band Championship is a music competition.
It's a TV show, Radhe. We can't be a part of that.
Why not?
Because our Gharana will be linked to it, Radhe.
This music should stay where it is understood and respected.
It has no place there now.
The people who you speak of who understand the music
can praise us when they want and defame us as they please.
Radhe.
Mother, how long do we bind ourselves to please a select few?
The IBC is not a run-of-the-mill platform.
It's not about 400 music lovers.
It's going to be 40 million people listening to Panditji's music, together.
Then it's up to them to accept or reject it.
But if we consider our music to be relevant, what are we scared of?
Radhe, you are absolutely right.
But sister-in-law has tours, I have recordings.
Devendra, it's not about that at all! He is wrong!
This music is not to be sold off in a market, Radhe!
Why do we fear the market so very much?
Even in the past, music was always for the people, it still is for them.
Do we let it languish in a nook and keep it for a few kings?
And you must consider this…
It would bring the family together.
I understand what you mean, Radhe.
But the fact is, I am in these same markets presently.
So it will become a matter of either this side or that side.
It's risky. Think about it.
Radhe.
The tradition is right.
I will stay true to it.
Mother, it's not about taking sides anymore.
Either we swim or we sink.
I will take part in the IBC.
Mother.
Uncle, if you are with me…
we can rehearse tomorrow.