How about glasses?
His pyjamas look old too.
His hair is going grey too.
Mohini kesh kaala?
Hide all your grey hair. One packet is all you need!
What are you talking about?
-Nothing. -Nothing.
When you find India and Pakistan quietly whispering to each other,
it is a good reason to panic.
Hey kids,
what are you planning?
It's Papa's birthday day after tomorrow,
so we were planning a gift for him.
I see... keep going.
When China joins India and Pakistan in the whispering,
it increases your panic.
This time we will celebrate Papa's birthday in a way
that he will never forget it his whole life.
Amma, Sudha aunty is here.
Sudha! How did you end up here today?
Krishna was coming here to meet his friend,
so I told him to take me along so that I could meet you.
That was a great idea.
These days the kids never let me go anywhere alone.
I am sure they're worried about you.
Worried about me?
They think I can't do anything alone.
I never feel that way in my house.
Namaste.
Amma, why are you sitting outside?
It is still cold outside.
It is not that cold, the weather is so pleasant.
No, that was nothing.
These days I feel like the kids never let me do what I want.
Eat this, don't eat that. Do this, don't do that.
Why are you doing this or that?
It's like they think I am too stupid to do anything.
Oh Amma, careful.
Make sure you don't water the cactus.
Sudha aunty do you want some tea?
No child, I want Shikanji instead.
Amma, you might fall sick then.
I will go make some ginger tea, okay?
This happens in every single home.
It's like she thinks
you don't know the difference between the Marigold flower and the cactus.
You want to drink Shikanji
but you will have to settle for tea.
Sometimes it feels like
we didn't give birth to them, they gave birth to us.
But what can we do?
The times have changed.
Sis!
If you find Aladdin's lamp with a genie,
then what would you wish for?
So, I will wish for...
him to put Rishi in the lamp.
Grandma?
If you had a genie in a lamp then
what would you wish for?
Me?
I will tell the genie...
please do something
that allows me to do everything the way I want to do.
I don't need permission from anyone.
That wish is such a waste grandma.
You donkey, all you do is waste time.
Papa's birthday is day after tomorrow, have you planned anything?
You guys don't need to worry about that.
Why?
I will celebrate Sanju's birthday my way this year.
But grandma, shouldn't Papa's birthday
be celebrated the way his children want to?
But Rishi, a son's birthday
should be celebrated the way his mother wishes, right?
It is very easy Amma.
Go to the bank. Fill a withdrawal form.
And then hand it in at the cash counter.
Wait a minute.
But why are you talking about going to the bank?
That...
is because Sudha was asking me.
She has some issues with her pension
but Krishna keeps putting it off.
Kids these days...
tell her to go to the bank, the employees will help her out.
I see.
-It's over. -No there is still some left.
You eat more jam than the kids.
I have seen Rishi
sneak into kitchen and eat jam at night. Jam thief.
-His father is one too. -What?
Bye.
Did you guys decide anything?
Rishi still hasn't thought of a gift.
I have a better idea than a gift. Surprise birthday party.
But a surprise party isn't enough as a gift, is it?
Do what you want. My gift is ready for him.
You guys think about yourselves.
By the way, I think a surprise party is a good idea.
Hurry up and come up with something you wannabe scientist.
Otherwise I will have to think of something.
Hey, we need to think of a gift! Wait!
And I am a science student.
Aunty? Are you here alone?
Didn't someone come with you?
Child, do I need 10 or 20 people to withdraw 1,000 rupees?
-You are very funny. -Yes, I am.
But I don't show-off about it.
Listen child,
could you check and tell me how much money I have in my account?
You sit right here. I will check it and let you know.
Are you here alone?
Aunty, this account has 21,000 rupees.
-21,000? -Yes.
Then why don't you withdraw 1,500 instead of 1,000 rupees?
Here. Please count them.
I send them all dressed up in the morning but by the end of the day...
Stop fighting!
All they do is squabble all day.
Where is grandma?
Rishi, go check Gudiya and Kusum grandma's houses.
And Ritika, go check the ration shop.
Hey Bhansal, Mr. Sudhir Sharma's line is faulty. You need to fix it.
-Hello? -Did Amma call you?
Did you do something?
No, we returned from school and saw that the door was locked.
I thought she might have informed you.
No, she didn't tell me anything.
Did you check with the neighbours? Maybe she is at someone's house?
But she never goes anywhere alone.
Listen, Rishi and Ritika checked everywhere and she is not here.
Hurry up and come home. I am very scared!
Hello grandma?
Yes, where are you?
-I see. -What are you doing?
One day we won't need landline phones
instead we would all have handline phones.
Everyone would carry it in their pockets.
Handline?
Rishi, we can't find your grandma and you are speaking nonsense?
But mummy, if we had a handline phone
it would be so much easier to find people.
Whether they are at the market or the bathroom
you can call them anywhere.
Are you crazy, Rishi?
You think people will take their phones into the bathroom?
-Shut up. -Yeah.
Any idea where Amma is?
She is back!
Are we back already?
Where were you Amma?
Oh! I was just getting these piping hot samosas,
come eat them before they get cold.
This was fun!
Come in...
-How much do we owe you? -12 rupees.
I didn't expect this from you guys.
You sent your aging mother to the bank all alone?
-What? -What do you mean, 'What'?
She wanted to go to four other places.
I was the one who brought her straight home.
She scolded me the whole way home.
Here. Keep 20 for your troubles.
Amma?
Are you angry with someone about something?
I mean...
was there some sort of emergency
that made you go to the bank all alone?
This morning you said Sudha wanted to go, and then you went yourself.
Son, that is because I wanted to withdraw some money.
But Amma, you could have asked me.
Have I ever refused to give you money?
But son, I wanted to withdraw my money from my own account.
Have you lost your mind?
Why are you calling it mine or yours?
The weather is changing. What if you had trouble breathing?
But son, I signed it myself.
And even filled the form on my own.
I can't even tell you the joy of withdrawing your own money.
At least think about your age!
Age is just a number.
-What? -Age is just a number.
Age is just a number.
That is what she said.
This is pointless.
She won't even listen to me and then later she will...
What is wrong with him?
If me and Sis decided to bunk school
then we would be in trouble,
I already knew that.
But I had no clue
that if grandma bunks the house
then she would be in trouble too.
Grandma?
Child you shouldn't eat guava in the evening!
It ruins your throat.
Grandma, tell me. Why did you go to the bank?
Didn't I tell you?
I want to celebrate Sanjay's birthday my way.
That is why I went to withdraw money for that.
-I see. -Sis,
grandma is 10 steps ahead of us.
Not just 10 steps my boy, I am 60 years ahead of you.
Grandma, no matter what you do
please don't ruin our surprise.
Grandma, by the way, what is your plan for tomorrow?
My plan?
Why should I tell you?
This is my surprise.
Forget the newspaper.
Why don't you start the day by touching my feet.
That's nice, you want to bless me early in the morning?
Happy birthday, my son!
-Oh you remember? -Of course!
Neerja, I left laddoos in the kitchen.
Go and fetch them.
-Hurry up. -I haven't even brushed my teeth yet.
So what if you haven't brushed yet?
I brought laddoos for you with so much love.
-It is your birthday after all. -I didn't know you remembered.
Of course I remember. I am your mother after all.
-Here. -Yes, put them there.
Come here.
I hope you live a long and prosperous life.
Grandma didn't just put a mark on Papa's forehead
she also put a mark on our surprise.
Take this.
This is why I went to the bank yesterday son.
Your blessings are more than enough for me.
Shut up!
Or I will slap you.
Here, keep this.
But...
Come on, Amma.
Learn something from your grandma.
I bet these rascals forgot all about my birthday.
Oh no, they remember.
In fact, they even planned a surprise for you.
-Grandma! -Grandma!
No grandma, you always ruin the surprise.
Here, eat some more sweets.
Grandma lovingly washed us out
and hung us to dry.
You can still save the day.
We will do exactly what we decided.
Mummy, should we order food for dad from his favourite hotel?
What are you guys whispering about?
Amma, the kids want to order food for their dad.
There is no need to order food.
I have already made preparations for Sanju's favourite food.
Amma, since the kids want to...
So can't a mother, even cook for her own son
on his birthday?
Look Rishi, Nirupa Roy is talking to us disguised as grandma.
Mummy! Give us the money.
We will bring Papa's favourite food home from the hotel.
We will see what he eats.
-Here you go. -That's enough. So many dishes!
It's your birthday, enjoy it.
Shut up.
-What is all this? -Chicken.
-Pulao. -And mutton.
And we ordered all of this from your favourite, 'Prem Hotel'.
That sounds lovely. And what is in that?
That? I made that.
With my own hands, just for you.
What is it Amma?
The dish you drool for.
No...
Dal bhaat chokha?
Oh my...
Oho!
I am digging in.
Amma!
I haven't had Dal bhaat chokha in so long.
-I made it yesterday. -Yes, but not like Amma does.
What are you doing Rishi?
Grandma?
You already ruined the surprise today.
Please don't ruin the evening too.
Child, you do your thing and I will do mine.
-I won't let you! -Let me do it Papa.
Papa, you didn't see anything.
-Now go inside and close your eyes. -Okay, okay.
Put them up properly Rishi.
Okay.
The kids are decorating the house very nicely.
-Did you dye your hair? -Yes, take a look.
Close the door.
What?
Close the door.
Just do it.
Here.
Happy birthday.
Thank you.
Oh wow. It looks so good.
Wow.
When you wear this blue shirt at your birthday party today
you will look exactly like Rishi Kapoor.
Oh come on...
And you get this too.
Oh man, you are the best wife. The best!
Is that so?
How many other wives do you have to decide that I am the best?
By the way, this whiskey might be 12 years old
but it still can't compare to Dal bhaat chokha can it?
Oh come on...
Listen, wear a blue colour saree in the evening.
You will look like Neetu Kapoor.
What are you doing?
Yes Amma, I am coming.
What happened?
Son, on the day of your birthday
I really miss your dad.
Oh come on Amma,
we are all here for you. You shouldn't...
Son...
If you wear this kurta today...
Amma...
It belonged to your dad.
Take a look. Our prince is ready.
Amma...
was missing dad and getting emotional so
I had to wear his kurta...
Did I say anything?
You look like Neetu Kap...
Papa!
-Happy birthday. -Oh, thank you.
-Should I open it? -Yes, go ahead.
-Papa? -Yes?
A side - Kumar Sanu.
And B Side - Jagjit Singh.
Wow.
-Namaste aunty. -Namaste.
-Come in. -Who is it?
Rakesh and Vipul, you guys? Come in. Come in.
-Namaste. -Namaste.
How did you guys come here?
So what if you didn't invite us,
your wife invited us to the party.
-Namaste sister-in-law. -Here.
-Happy birthday to you. -Thank you.
Thank you. That's enough, guys. Please take a seat.
They are here.
Namaste aunty.
Yes, namaste. Come in.
Oh Mahipat, it's you!
What a surprise!
Look these guys are here too. Come take a seat.
Hey guys.
I have something aged 12 years just for you guys under this table.
Get it out, come on.
-Here you go. -Oh wow.
Ritika, fetch some glasses.
Was anyone else coming?
We are here!
Oh, you guys?
Oh Sudha!
Come in. Come in.
Oh Kusum, come in.
Come in Vishu.
Sanju, come here and touch their feet.
I thought you guys weren't coming.
I was tired of waiting.
It is Sanjay's birthday of course we would be here.
Bless you, child.
I didn't come empty-handed
I brought 11 rupees for you.
There was no need for this aunty.
And these are sweets from me and Kusum.
It's a quarter kilograms my child.
-Thank you. -Child,
all I will give you is my blessings.
But tell me, can there be a better gift than blessings from your elders?
Of course not.
Yes, exactly. I wish you all the happiness and good health.
-Come in. -Please take a seat.
Are you having fun?
Neerja,
fetch some tea or something to drink.
Sanjay,
will you leave us hanging like this?
Didn't you down it in one gulp?
That was just a polio drop.
It feels like we are at Rishi's birthday party.
Make do with your cold drink for now.
Are you having fun?
Rishi!
Son, it's your dad's birthday. Why don't you do something for us?
Trick no. 420.
Uncle, Rishi knows a very funny joke.
Then let's hear it, son.
I can use it at my laughing club tomorrow.
There was a cemetery behind Monty's school.
They would get a holiday whenever someone died and was buried there.
One day, Monty was going home with his friend Vicky.
And they saw two old men sitting on a garden bench.
So Monty said to Vicky,
"Look Vicky, there are two holidays sitting on the bench."
Should I tell you more? It will be a lot of fun.
Come, let's cut the cake.
Papa, let's cut the cake.
"Happy birthday to you"
No. Don't blow out the candle. It is a bad omen.
-Really? -Grandma,
you are supposed to make a wish and blow out the candle.
Papa, just blow out the candle. Come on.
"Happy birthday to you"
"Happy birthday Sanju!"
"Happy birthday to you"
-It was nice to see you. -It was very nice to see you.
-Namaste. -See you soon.
Did you call all of us on your own?
Without asking anyone?
Baghirathi, today I had fun after a very long time.
I hope you stay happy forever.
See you.
Look, something is wrong.
You need to ask Amma what she is angry about.
She has been behaving strangely for a few days now.
Today was...
What happened?
Why are you all so quiet?
What is wrong Amma? Are you upset about something?
Not at all.
Something has to be wrong.
No!
You went to the bank yesterday without informing anyone.
You ruined the surprise that the kids had planned,
even Neerja had some plans which you...
Grandma, you completely ruined Papa's birthday.
No Papa, it was your birthday but you were completely bored.
You were behaving like
you were as old as Rishi.
Papa, even I am not that bad.
I made everyone unhappy.
Papa...
I think I know what is wrong with grandma.
Rishi, do you remember what she said about the genie?
That she wants to do everything her way.
Without needing permission from anyone.
Amma, do you think that we
don't let you do what you want?
Everyone my age
feels that way.
That they don't get to do what they want.
Even if I want to
drink Shikanji
I have to settle for tea.
To be honest, son,
I wanted to
celebrate your birthday this time
exactly like we used to do it when you were young.
But...
I ended up taking it too far.
I made a mistake.
You didn't make a mistake.
A child's birthday
is also a mother's birthday.
Right?
You can do whatever you want.
Exactly the way you want to do it.
You don't need permission from anyone.
Child,
will you fetch me a glass of cold water from the fridge?
-You might get sick Amma. -You might get sick Amma.
-Come on guys. -Come on guys.
Take this.
500 rupees for both of you.
I ruined your surprise today, didn't I?
So think of this as a fine for doing that.
Take it. There you go.
You can go and buy a gift for Papa tomorrow.
There is no need, Amma...
And Neerja, give Sanju the 12 year old object
that he is hiding under the table.
Enjoy yourself. Your birthday isn't over yet.
Who is that?
It's probably Pushpa.
She told me that...
she might be a little late to the party.
Grandma!