Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the man of the moment
Mr. Rishabh Malhotra!
[Crowd applauding]
- Well done, brother. - Thank you. Thank you so much.
Hi.
[Clears throat]
So, Mr. Malhotra, congratulations on this huge merger.
How does it feel?
You know, I was just five years old when dad
first showed me his ball bearings.
Poof... I was amazed.
It was both of our dreams to link Malhotra and Sons to an
international company.
Dad isn't here anymore, but his dream has been realized.
So, I'm very happy.
Oh, and I'd personally like to thank Locomoto San
and the wonderful and hardworking team
from Haruto Hiroto limited
for their constant support and belief.
Arigato gozaimasu.
[Crowd applauding]
That's really sweet of you.
-Thank you.
But Mr. Malhotra, now that you've become a millionaire
So
I am sure you have some special plans.
Yes, I have many plans.
Like?
First of all, I want to learn how to play a guitar
so that I can do a live concert with A. R. Rahman
in front of the Taj Mahal.
I think the fans will go crazy.
Oh, okay.
Hey, but it's not all about me.
I am a family man, so I have thought about everyone.
First and foremost, I want all my three kids to go far away from me.
To America for education
so that they can be independent like me.
I want to build a 2000 sq. ft. temple for my mother.
She's growing old, you know.
I want her to be closer to God.
-Excuse me? -Yeah.
I have always been very thoughtful... since childhood.
It's...it's a curse.
And how could I possibly forget to thank my support system
my rock...
Zoru.
-He's my help. -Oh.
I want to throw a very big party for Zoru
where I'll invite all his friends from the village to come
in a train, I'll charter a train.
And on the train, I'll put up a banner saying 'Life is rude, but Zoru is the dude.'
[Clears throat]
-Just one second, sorry. -Yes, please.
Shef?
Sore throat?
Zoru, give her something for her throat.
You see that?
I am nothing without him.
I see that.
So Mr. Malhotra, any special advice, any suggestions for your fans?
Oh, the fans!
My followers.
For them I'd like to say
success is the outcome of dedication and hard work.
Konnichiwa, konnichiwa!
[Phone ringing]
Hi, Shef.
Hi, Rish.
What are you doing?
I was preparing reports for the merger.
I need everything in order.
Of course, it will be.
Okay now tell me, is lunch for the kids ready?
Of course, it is. Today I made
yellow lentils, potatoes and peas, and flatbreads.
All done.
Wow, Rish.
I am so proud of you. [Doorbell rings]
You know, I feel very guilty to have burdened you
with so many responsibilities amidst the merger.
And Zoru also isn't back from his hometown yet.
But you are doing so well.
[Door opens]
I feel we should just leave him in his hometown.
Shef
the most important merger of my life is you, okay?
You don't worry about a thing.
I've got this completely covered.
Okay Shef, one thing though
please let Zoru come back from his hometown.
Please.
Ma'am?
Shot is ready.
-Just a minute.Okay baby, I gotta go.
Listen, just make sure Jia doesn't put peas in Yoyo's plate again
or we'll have to dig them out of his nose again.
-Okay, love you, bye. -Love you, love you, bye.
Extra pepperoni?
-I don't know, sir. -It's okay.
Bye.
Kids, lunch!
[Humming]
Jia, you know only I can sit on granddad's chair.
Come on.
Okay, fine.
Sit on... your dad's chair.
Where's Yoyo?
Getting ready for Tiara's birthday party.
Ready? Really?
How many more minutes, Jia di?
Hi, Yoyo. What's that on your face?
It's a face pack, dad.
Jia di says putting this on will make my skin glow
and I'll look flawless for Tiara.
Okay, fine, it's a new product and I cannot take a risk with my face.
What if there is a rash?
So I'm your guinea pig, Jia di?
Of course, you are. Just think about it.
Is this happening for the first time?
That's true.
But you know I hate animal testing!
But you're not an animal, Yoyo.
But he soon may be India's Greta Thunberg.
Who is she?
-Dad, I feel-- -Don't change the topic.
Answer her. Who is Greta?
A 16-year-old girl because of whom
kids started skipping school on Fridays
until the governments don't start taking environment conservation seriously.
Wow! I knew it.
He wants to skip school on Friday
and that's why he wants to be like her.
Lazy.
Never mind.
I'll just go to the library and prepare for my SATs.
Why are you studying so much? Just relax.
After dad's merger, he'll buy you the seat.
I want to go to Harvard on a scholarship.
Thank God you don't need a scholarship
to be a social media influencer.
So I am sorted.
How did we go so wrong with you?
But mom said I took after you.
I'm ready.
There he is, my little glow-worm.
Let's go, shall we?
Okay, I am going to be back home late
so you be good.
I'll drop you two on my way to work. Let's go.
Let's go, let's go.
We're not done.
[Door opens]
[Door closes]
And as the fresh, lush, sun-kissed green cilantro
kisses the delicious, voluptuous, tasty dumplings
this curry is complete.
Don't forget to LSS...
Like-Share-Subscribe to Shef the Chef.
-Cut it. -How was it, Arjun?
I have already said cut, sister-in-law. We're done.
Oh. Listen, my stomach wasn't showing, right?
Flat from all angles, right?
No. I mean, yes, it was.
I've managed, don't worry.
I hope my hair didn't come on my eyes too much.
It was all good, sister-in-law. Don't worry.
No, no, no, Arjun.
Shef the Chef has to look as fresh
sun-kissed, and voluptuous as the dumplings.
Sometimes even better.
How else will we get more subscribers?
You are right, sister-in-law.
Since childhood. Okay listen. I am done.
I am going home. Handle the wrap up.
I'll see you at the edit.
Guys, take this costume back.
Okay.
-Sister-in-law? -Yes?
Did you find any part-time help?
Even the fifth one ran away, Arjun.
I don't know why no one lasts at our place.
Ridiculous.
Mystery.
[Door opens]
-Oh hi, Rish. -Hi, Shef.
How was your shoot?
It was very tiring, But I wore a red dress.
And I looked fabulous.
-I can see that. -Hm.
What did you make today?
Today?
Okay, let me give you a hint.
You remember the first time you came over to my place?
-Okay. -What had I made?
Of course, what a lovely day.
Kidney beans?
Chickpeas? You'd made chickpeas. They were delicious.
One sec, Shef. One sec.
Oh man... I need to take this.
Locomoto San and his local auditors, Mr Gupta
I have a conference call with both of them.
Okay, but this isn't over yet.
-No. -Finish your call and then tell me.
Yeah. I'm excited.
Hello?
Konnichiwa! Konnichiwa Locomoto San!
Good evening, Mr. Gupta. How are you, sir?
Yes.
Right, sir.
Of course, you can audit our books.
Our books look brand new, sir.
Actually, Mr. Gupta, don't translate that.
Right. [Door opens]
What is going on?
Shef?
Yes.
Jia?
Good morning.
Okay.
Sayonara, Locomoto San!
Mr. Gupta, you enjoy your evening and happy auditing to all of you!
Alright. Okay, okay, okay.
Rish.
Yeah, Shef?
Who is he?
Rocky, my boyfriend?
-Hi, uncle. -Hi, I am Rishabh.
I am Jia's dad.
Then sometimes act like one also.
You didn't even know that there is a boy in Jia's room at this hour.
Oh my God!
Yohan's teacher just emailed me.
He punched someone!
He may be suspended!
What? Over one punch?
No, you are absolutely right.
You are right. Violence in this house is unacceptable, okay?
Yohan, come down!
Yohan!
Yoyo!
Yohan!
Where is this boy, Rish?
I don't know, Shef. He must be asleep.
We'll scold him tomorrow, for sure.
No, he's not sleeping. He's not in his room, I checked.
Oh my God. Oh my God.
I am so silly, Shef.
Yohan's at Tiara's birthday party.
At this time?
Rish?
Did you forget to pick up our son?
What are you saying?
[Door closes]
I think your dad is in trouble.
Well, I think, Rocky that it's time for you to go home.
Okay?
-Bye, Jia. -Bye.
[Door opens]
Bye. Good night.
Good night, Rocky.
Man, I thought Shef would scold me, but she didn't do anything.
She just quietly went to sleep with Yoyo
that too in Yoyo's room.
I was furious!
And you girls also didn't know that Yoyo is not at home?
-Shocking. -What's so shocking in that?
This is the secret to a happy marriage.
A wife should always feel that her husband is incompetent without her.
-Really? -Hm. 100%.
She is internally happy that you cannot manage anything without her.
You're right, mom.
I'm very sorry. And so is Jia.
Yeah, mom.
Oh my gosh!
I just hit 500 thousand followers!
-500 thousand? -Yes!
I just have 7000 followers, Jia.
Mom, now if you post stuffed flatbread and cream dumpling recipes,what do you expect?
Don't think about Shef so much.
Tell me, how did you like my business proposal?
-Would you invest in it? -100%.
Massage on Wheels is a brilliant idea.
I'm 100% investing once the merger takes place.
Thank you, bro.
Okay listen. But before that, you will have to do something for me.
I am ready to do whatever you say.
Thank you, brother Surya.
Listen, you know that since childhood, I am incapable of hurting anyone's feelings.
-Right. -But you...
you are ruthless.
-Really? -100%.
You are ruthless.
Which is very important for a prospective businessman.
Correct. I am ruthless.
Correct.
And look. For the Malhotra and Sons merger to come through
it's very important that it becomes a lean
mean ball bearing machine.
And for that, I have to fire my sales manager.
He is showing up late every day.
Now I cannot do it.
So, today, you will do it for me.
-Me? -Yes, you.
Maybe I need to reconsider being this multi-faceted
multi- talented, multi-tasking working mother.
But mom, you like what you do, don't you?
I love it. But you know that Jia.
Dia said she can manage the household chores
along with her studies.
So don't worry, she's got this.
Dr. Gulfam?
Hi.
Oh!
-Shefali! What a surprise! -Yes.
How was Costa Rica?
It was wonderful!
How are you and Rishabh?
Well, I'd like to say good, but we'll settle for different.
Not that we're not good, but if I say we're good,
then you'll say that I've become content and I've become complacent
which I am not.
So, how's it different?
Oh, come on, Doc!
You're ready to start a therapy session anywhere!
Well, I do want to go to Brazil next year.
Ah! But this time, it won't be on our dime.
You never know.
-Take care, Shefali. -See you.
Arjun! Oh my God, there was so much traffic.
Get the shot ready, I'll be ready in two minutes.
-No problem, ma'am. -You have never managed
to get ready in two minutes, Shef.
Simply impossible.
Just as impossible as you not showing up uninvited anywhere.
-I get that, mom. -Shef
don't you think this mother-in-law daughter-in-law banter is so last season?
This is the time for girl bonding, dear.
Come to the point, mom. Why are you at my studio?
Remember what you told me at papa ji's funeral?
What did I say?
Oh, yes. Be strong.
Don't think that you are alone.
We are with you, etcetera, etcetera, etcetera.
-Why? -There.
There's a big difference between saying and doing that.
And because you didn't keep your word
with the grace of Aadhe Ma
I have found a solution on my own.
Really?
Follow me.
Come on.
[Door opens]
-Hi, Shef. -Hey, Rish.
Long day?
It was a long day.
Hi, mom. I've done the laundry.
We'll fold the clothes tomorrow.
I'm going to go prepare for my mock test now. Okay?
Thank you, Diu. Thank you so much.
And all the best for your test.
Good night, guys.
Thank you so much for today.
-Love you. -Love you.
The other two have gone to sleep, I checked.
-Okay. -You were late today.
Yes. Actually, there was an interview so I got busy.
-Interview? -Hm.
I want to know all about it.
Okay.
One sec, Shef.
Wow! Nice.
You have started taking guitar classes?
Not exactly.
Listen, please?
Listen, 'please'?
Yes, dear?
Meet my daughter-in-law. Shef the Chef.
And this is Roshan, my... close friend.
-Hi, Shefali. -Hi.
Sonu keeps talking about you.
-Sonu? -That's me.
What's happening? Sonu?
Self-help, dear.
And where did you find this 'self-help'?
At the Aadhe Ma prayer meeting.
Is this a prayer meeting or a dating app?
It's a two in one. He sings well.
He's a very good singer.
Listen, please
Why don't you sing something for us?
Something non-devotional?
Sonu, this is not the place.
-Please. -Okay.
-Hold this. -Sure.
I'll sing your favourite song.
"You have deep black eyes!"
"And rosy cheeks!"
"Your gaze is mischievous."
"Your gait is like a deer."
"From the time I have seen you, Sonu..."
"I have been in a bad state."
"You have deep black eyes!"
That's enough.
Thank you. [Applauding]
Sir.
Oh. Thanks.
You'll be in a bad state when Rishabh finds out about this.
You don't need to tell Rishabh about this.
This is just a dating phase.
We'll tell him when things get serious.
-Who's we? -You and I.
New besties. New secrets.
Toodles.
I'm coming.
Where are you lost, Shef?
Actually, forget about me. How was your day?
Great.
Good.
-Great or good, Rish? -Good, good.
You fired Shravan Kumar?
Good morning, sir.
-Good morning. -It's too late for formalities.
If you wanted to wish good morning, you should have come on time.
But that clock has ticked.
Sorry, sir. Today, my mother...
Yes, yes. Go on and use your mother as an excuse.
Listen. Have this juice, Shravan.
What?
Listen man. Blood sugar levels drop when a person receives bad news.
Just to be safe. Shravan, have this juice.
-I can't, sir. No, sir. -It's fresh. Have it.
My mother was just diagnosed with diabetes.
I have vowed to stop having sweet things.
You have it, for blood sugar.
It's a good thing, but you...
It's not a big deal, sir.
When my mother was diagnosed with cholesterol
I stopped having fried food
What?
That's it.
-You're fired. -What?
What? That was my line.
One minute, man.
Coming late to work is one thing
but today - you have crossed all the lines today.
Amazing, man! Your parents named you Shravan Kumar
and you took it seriously?
But sir, what is my fault?
Shravan, you make me feel like an incompetent son.
My mother is allergic to chaat masala.
But I come here every day and ask Shambhu
to add extra chaat masala to my juice
because that's the kind of son I am.
And I was happy the way I was. But you...
you come and spoil it all for me!
-But sir, I was just... -Enough, enough!
Please, no need to come to work from tomorrow.
You're fired. You're fired.
But that's so unfair, Rish.
I know. I know.
I also felt very bad about it.
I came home, called him up and apologized.
And...
And what?
-And I gave him a promotion. -Huh?
But you said that he's terrible at his job.
Yeah, yeah, he's terrible at his job,
but he made me realize what a bad son I am.
Even I could have told you that, right?
Yes, then you are also promoted.
Shef, after that I called up mom.
We spoke for one hour.
She was so happy, you know.
Sometimes I feel like I light up her life when I call her up.
Trust me, that light is not because of you.
What?
What were you saying? Please continue.
All I am saying is that we should all spend some more time with mom.
-Rish? -Aha! I knew it.
I knew you'd react like that.
You know Shef, you will also become old and helpless one day.
And Yoyo's wife won't want to hang out with you.
But he won't listen to her. Do you know why?
Because he is my flesh and blood.
He is my son. He takes after me.
He's sensitive.
Can you just cut the melodrama, Rish?
What is this?
This is his assignment.
To draw a cupcake and pizza?
To draw what he ate for dinner.
You ordered pizza again?
Shef, I had a really long day.
I don't care, Rish.
Yoyo cannot submit this in his class tomorrow.
What will his teachers and other parents think about me?
That I feed him junk food even on weekdays!
This cannot happen.
This won't happen.
All wrong.
Yoyo?
-Baby, wake up. Wake up. -Mom?
-Hi. -Hi.
Yoyo, Mamma's going to make broccoli soup and chickpea salad.
You have to eat it, redo your homework and then go to sleep.
-Okay? -But mom...
No discussion. Wake up.
Okay?
-Yes, it's okay. But just write broccoli below it
to avoid confusion.
Enough, mom.
Sure?
Not hungry anymore?
Okay, good night. Good night.
Good baby, go and sleep.
Tired?
You are 20 years too late in asking me that question, Rish.
Meaning?
Yes Rish, I am tired.
I am tired.
I am tired of you and your silly actions.
Your actions are also silly, Shef.
I mean you know what you just did, right?
You woke up our son in the middle of the night
you fed him another meal
just so his classmates and teachers don't judge you.
No, I am just saying
we could have just made a new drawing.
What was the need to make another meal?
Because Rish, that is cheating.
We cannot teach our children how to cheat.
I am trying, Shef.
Really, Rish? You call this trying?
You didn't realize that a stranger, that's Rocky FYI
was in our house.
And that our son, that's Yoyo FYI, wasn't at home.
Dia is ignoring her studies and Jia is ignoring her boomerangs
to do household chores.
Our children are having junk food three days a week
and I'm not even counting Saturday and Sunday!
Well, technically that's like three out of five days, right?
It's not a full week.
Rish...
You know what?
I also want to work guilt-free, just like you.
Can't it be that you manage the house for a few days in a week?
And don't say merger and all that because that may or may not happen.
You know Shef, my merger will change all of our lives.
Not for the better, for the best.
And your cookery channel with your few thousand followers...
I don't know who is it helping
because it's definitely not helping us.
Wow, Rish.
Do you know what?
For the first time in my life
I am doing something that makes me happy.
For the first time I am doing something that's totally mine.
What do you mean, for the first time?
One sec, hold on, hold on.
Your meaning is, so you mean
whatever you did for us until now didn't make you happy?
I'm amazed, Shef.
I am so sorry, Shef
I had no idea you were so unhappy.
That's not what I said and you know it.
-You know it. -No, I'll tell you what.
It's your idea. You wanted to do something for yourself, so do it.
I will handle the merger and the house myself.
I don't need this.