Relax, you're in safe hands.
Thank you so much.
It's going to be fine, Noori.
Just count back from ten.
Ten.
Nine.
Eight.
Seven.
Six.
I don't want to live here!
A "Shia" cannot step into my house!
Dad, please try to explain this to her.
Four.
Brother.
Is this Hussain's house?
Ma'am, you will find a Hussain in every house in this neighborhood.
Noori Hussain's house.
Yes, this is Ms. Noori's house.
I know you don't like ready-made juice.
It takes the same time to make fresh lime juice.
Come.
Let me show you your room.
Looks like this room hasn't been cleaned for a while.
Okay. Where is your room?
Across the hall.
On the other side?
Yes.
Enough distance.
Good.
Good?
Yes, Doctor...
I am able to put some weight on the leg now.
Yes, I remember, Doctor.
The bandage shouldn't get wet.
Okay, thanks.
I've ordered butter chicken.
I hope you still like it.
You could have cooked something simple.
I just had major knee surgery.
I hope you remember.
Yeah.
Because you were doing something absolutely stupid.
Protesting for children's rights is not stupid.
Gandhiji did the same all his life.
Yeah, Shahbaaz?
I've reached safely. Don't worry
Noori is fine.
Why won't she be?
She is always fine.
Okay.
What happened?
The PM is going to announce a lockdown.
What is a lockdown?
The PM will address the nation at 8:00 p.m. tonight.
Like France and Spain,
there are chances that a total lockdown might be imposed in India.
Unlike a curfew,
each and every organization will be shut under a lockdown.
The lockdown can be imposed for a few days or it can extend to a few weeks.
However, experts estimate that the lockdown might go on for months.
You are stuck here.
Nothing can be more horrific.
Same here.
Analysts say that they've never seen a lockdown of this nature before.
This means you cannot step out,
not even past your own front door!
Oh, God!
What happened?
We need groceries.
This is the only sensible thing you've said since you've come here.
I'll order them online.
No way.
I won't buy anything unless I touch it with my hands first.
Unlike a Curfew, where only some institutions are closed,
all institutions will be totally closed during the lockdown.
Even the experts are supporting this.
Where are you going?
Where are the house keys?
But you are new here.
I had you after 22 hours of labor.
You think I can't handle this?
How is one thing connected to the other?
What is this lockdown?
-Nothing. It's all bullshit. -Let's go.
-Where to, ma'am? -Any supermarket.
It's a conspiracy.
Because this is a highly dangerous and intelligent virus.
-Vinay, are you seeing this? -It kills us so that it can survive.
Yeah.
And Mom has gone shopping right now!
It's been three hours.
I am getting worried.
You remember, right?
Add a little ginger-garlic paste and wait for it to cook.
-Okay, I'll call you later. -Drink bone soup every day.
How can you complain about knee pain at this age?
Right, ma'am.
I can't keep calling you "Taxi-guy."
What is your name?
Hussain.
Smartass.
Yes, ma'am.
I'll get the rest of your bags.
Looks like you bought the entire shop?
Not one. Four.
We can now survive any "Karuna."
Corona.
Hi, Noori!
-Hi. -Salaam alaikum, Auntie!
Walaikum assalam.
Mom, this is Prakash.
I am Prakash.
This is my wife Swati. My son Nikhil.
We rent the portion upstairs.
They took care of me after my surgery.
We are very happy you are here.
We were worried about leaving Noori alone in this situation.
What do you mean?
Scientists have advised us against going out for 21 days.
But we don't know if they will extend the period. That's why...
I've locked my mom in our apartment upstairs.
The oldies seem to be the most vulnerable.
You should be very careful too.
Be careful of the very air you breathe.
Okay?
See you.
Noori, bye.
Stay safe.
This guy is frightening me.
Everyone is scared of the virus, mom.
Come inside, Mom.
Indians have the strongest immunity system in the world.
No virus can affect us.
Do you know why?
Because of our fantastic pollution?
No, smartass.
Because of our food.
Vinay.
You've got to smell this.
Really?
But why are you whispering?
Whenever I talk about her, good or bad, she seems to know.
Dinner's ready.
See that?
-Okay, later. -Hey, Noori!
You made all this in an hour?
How?
When you don't meet your loved ones for six years,
you forget a lot about them.
I know you blame me,
but with this kebab in front of me, I'm going to ignore you.
Mom...
I can't handle three stare-downs in one day.
You're done with today's quota.
What's wrong?
Why are you crying?
When we were in Guntur in our old house, we used to sit on the floor,
and Dad used to feed me these kebabs.
I am sorry, Mom.
I didn't mean to remind you of Dad.
It's okay.
Everyone has to die someday.
As long as we are headed towards heaven…
Mom...
we spoke to each other affectionately for ten seconds.
It must've taken a lot of effort, right?
What happened?
Are you dead or alive?
I am not dead. That's why you can still hear me.
I can sense fear in your voice.
Open the door!
Why did you lock the door?
It's just the two of us.
Why are you scared?
That's why I told you to have a baby.
But no!
Mom, how are the two connected?
You'll see so much blood in one go...
that you will never be scared of blood for the rest of your life.
Two times one is two.
Two times two is four.
Two times three is?
Six.
Two times four is eight.
Two times five is ten.
You've had this strange habit since childhood.
The multiplication tables always calmed you down.
It wasn't my fault.
You were a terrible singer.
Well, singing was your dad's domain.
Dad could read the dictionary and it would sound melodious.
Two times one is two.
Two times two is four.
Two times three is six.
-Two times five is ten. -Coward.
Two times one is two. Two times two is four.
Two times three is six.
Auntie!
Are you washing your hands with soap for 30 seconds?
Yes.
Did you sanitize the food boxes?
I did.
I hope you are not using your mobile phone.
No, son.
I have hundred percent proof that mobile phones spread corona.
I have texted you. Check it.
Don't worry.
I have washed the guavas with soap.
Please eat them.
Have the biryani first.
There is ambada chicken and khatti dal as well.
-I made Qubani-ka-Meetha for the kid. -Okay.
Qubani-Ka-Meetha?
It's my favorite sweet, Auntie.
Thank you, Auntie.
Bye.
What I actually mean is, the geopolitical forces in our region
were shaped entirely by a will to present India
as a nation that had emerged strong with a secular identity.
Does everyone understand what I am saying?
If you have any questions, this is a good time to stop me and ask them.
-Okay? -Ma'am!
-Yes, Asha? -Ma'am…
a lady's been standing behind you for a long time.
What is it, Mom?
You were passionately teaching the kids,
so I was waiting.
Ande Ka Lauz.
What is Ande Ka Lauz, ma'am?
It's a special dessert my mom makes.
Class dismissed.
Hussain!
Ma'am.
It's heavy.
Bagara Baigan, Mirchi ka Salan, Dum ka Murgh. Only for you.
Thank you.
Leave before she wakes up.
Are we going to whisper as long as she is here?
Trust me.
This is safer.
Hey.
You look radiant today.
I survived on instant noodles and bread for days.
Now, it's a king's feast every day.
Every dish is a masterpiece.
What did I say?
I can smell...
mutton roast, man!
Mutton roast?
Noori.
I'll call you back.
How did you get the mutton?
Isn't the smell wonderful?
That's not what I asked.
Actually...
Hussain got it for me.
Did you meet Hussain?
He had his mask on.
What about you?
I wore my burka.
Don't worry. Allah will take care.
Have you lost your mind, Mom?
Our priest assured me that we are safe.
We pray five times a day.
You think the virus can differentiate if you pray five times or three times?
But it can clearly tell the difference between a Sunni and a different community.
And there you have it!
I was wondering why you never broached this topic for the last 20 days.
Go on, Mom. Go on.
Tell me how I'll burn in hell for marrying a guy from a different community.
Nothing will happen to you.
I include you in my prayers every day.
You will go to heaven.
How generous of you, Mom!
Just because you walked out of--
It wasn't my fault!
Even though you walked out, I never forgot you.
And you think I have?
I have thought of you every single day!
You have a great way of showing it.
I haven't seen you for the past six years.
I wanted to, but it was you who didn't allow me...
Even when Dad passed away...
You were the reason...
he died of a broken heart.
No, Mom.
My conscience is clear.
I wanted to live life on my own terms.
I believed in love.
You are the one who tore us apart with your stupid beliefs.
Five times one is five.
Five times two is ten.
Five times three is fifteen.
Five times four is twenty.
Five times five is twenty-five.
Five...
times six is thirty.
I can do it without you!
In this manner, Madam Mehrunissa,
through her world-famous Hyderabadi biryani,
has made a peace offering.
Yes.
But, Mom...
I'm waiting for a far simpler word.
Sorry.
People who can create such miracles can be forgiven for any sin.
Auntie!
Do you hear something?
Auntie?!
Prakash?
Biryani.
It's me. It's me, Noori.
Mom!
Why are you standing on the bed?
I mean...
I was trying to get to the other side...
Why?
I can't sleep.
I can't sleep if I'm alone.
I'm scared.
Okay.
After your dad passed away,
the first four months were really difficult.
For the past 40 years...
I had never slept alone.
It was hell.
You must have found your divorce equally hard, right?
No comparison to your pain.
But it was difficult.
Was it because Hussain was from a different community?
We never bothered about religion, Mom.
We are both atheists.
So...
he was just a jerk.
Quite the contrary, Mom.
People like him are rare.
After the divorce, he let me keep the house.
We...
just drifted apart.
That's all.
First, it was "I love you" for everything.
Then… a "friendly breakup".
Now, it's "gradually drifting apart".
Makes no sense at all.
You said you like Hussain a lot?
Then what is this drifting?
How do I say this?
For example, you cook biryani really well.
You must have cooked it hundreds of times.
But sometimes...
no matter how perfectly you follow the recipe,
it just doesn't come off.
It feels as if something is missing.
My biryani is always perfect.
That is true.
If you hold my hand...
I won't be able to sleep.
Your dad used to annoy me with this same habit.
Good night, Mom.
Good night.
The government has extended the lockdown to May 17th.
Only the daily groceries will be available.
Stay safe, Hyderabad.
Together, let us drive the virus out.
And please don't drink bleach.
You are stuck here.
…of the victor.
I know this sounds clichéd.
But, you know, that's how it is.
And...
Qubani-Ka-Meetha.
Now two things resulting in--
Dum-Ka-Kheema and Char Koni Naan.
I'm in the middle of a class, Mom.
Marag.
Mom! Mom...
stop.
Two times one is two.
Two times two is four.
Two times three is six.
Two times four is eight.
Two times five is ten.
No chance, believe me.
Who is Vinay?
We work together.
Are you getting closer...
or slowly drifting away?
Thank God!
You look so good, Raeesa.
If it's a boy, "Sarfraz".
If it's a girl,
we want to name her "Noori".
If that's the case, I am not coming to your house.
Let's see...
how long Noori lets you stay.
This is his first birthday without me.
I wonder if he is thinking about me in heaven?
You are cooking his favorite haleem.
He is definitely thinking about you.
Can I be alone for a while?
With him.
Of course.
There's absolutely no pain, Doctor.
Your progress is good, Noori.
You don't need me anymore.
Thank you, Doctor.
Is there someone behind you?
Mom.
Why are you always creeping up on me?
Doctor.
Can she walk now?
As far as she wants.
Thank you so much.
Let's go.
Where?
Mom.
No, mom.
This is crazy.
Which way?
-Mom, we shouldn't be doing this! -Come on!
Mom!
What?
Come on.
Mom! This is crazy!
What--
Mom, no.
We are doing this.
-Let's go. -Truth can't become a dream
The story is ever-changing
Mom, this way.
Truth can't become a dream
The story is ever-changing
-In a buried heart… -Mom!
Love has blossomed like the morning prayer
As the sound of Sufi songs Fills the heart
Even if the world is inconsequential
Even if it's ruled by hate
When hearts come together
It becomes immortal
After we got married, your dad brought me here for haleem.
It was the most wonderful day of my life.
He always said,
"We must all come to this place together."