Chef Page #4

Synopsis: Chef Roshan Kalra sets out to find the true source of happiness and reignite his passion for food while being more present in his son's life.
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Family
Director(s): Raja Menon
Production: B4U Films
  1 nomination.
 
IMDB:
5.5
Rotten Tomatoes:
67%
NOT RATED
Year:
2017
133 min
559 Views


- No.

But you always served it.

Do I look like a tourist to you?

Sir, you definitely sound like one.

I've never even heard of

tomato chutney here.

Is that how you talk to your customer?

Sir, you're losing

your temper for no reason...

Not at all...

How can I get angry

at a fellow worker?

Even I used to be

a waiter, like you.

Brother, when did you work here?

When Uncle Jeeta was still alive.

Roshan Kalra.

Oh yes, I remember now.

Aren't you the guy...

...who returned that foreigner's

camera to dad?

You still remember the tomato chutney?

How can I forget?

- Daljeet used to make it.

- Yeah...

But, after he left...

- ...dad stopped serving it.

- Oh man...

I wanted my son to taste that

tomato chutney with the Dal Fry?

Ah, this used to be our specialty!

I started out cleaning tables...

- ...You may not remember.

- I won't forget this!

Thank you so much!

- Serve it to everyone, free!

- Yes, brother!

Have you ever had 'Pinni' from Kanha?

Not today papa.

I'll explode.

Dude... develop some Punjabi

capacity!

Living on 'Rasam' alone is not living!

Okay, your granny used

to make outstanding 'Rasam'...

I mean, if everyone was

given 'Rasam'...

...instead of influenza vaccine,

no one in India would catch a cold.

- This is so much fun, papa.

- I know, isn't it?

And now, straight to Wagah Border.

Cool!

Hey, hang on.

CBI calling.

Hello, Radha.

Armaan brushed, bathed,

and did potty too!

Everything is fine.

Good to know.

By the way, he's a natural.

Like he was born in a

kitchen, not a hospital.

- Kitchen?

- Oh... Sorry, I should've told you.

We came to the Golden Temple.

He's having a blast!

I am sure he's having a blast,

but you could've told me.

Yeah... Sorry. I should've told you.

But don't worry at all.

He's absolutely fine.

I'm glad he is.

Anyway, I'm back tomorrow.

I guess I'll see you

guys when you get back.

Okay.

"And now Ladies and Gentlemen..."

"...please put your hand

together for our next performer..."

Hey, your mom's coming back tomorrow.

It'll be fun to surprise her, right?

So what about Wagah Border?

Honestly, I find that parade

very aggressive.

- I'm more of a peace-loving guy.

- Okay, whatever.

You always find excuses when

you don't want to do something.

- Just like me!

- Like you!

- I'm like you, or you're like me?

- You're like me!

Hi, what a surprise!

I wish I could say the same.

I'm sure this was Ary's papa's plan.

You call him Ary too?

Yes, do you too?

What a coincidence!

Well... Can you come home

for 10 minutes tomorrow?

I want to discuss something important.

- With me?

- Yeah...

- Radha can tell me.

- No no...

I'd rather do this

myself... Just you and me.

- Hi Anilettan! How are you?

- Wonderful, wonderful!

- How was your flight? Bye, Radha.

- Bye.

You know, mom... Papa

returned some foreigner's camera!

- Yeah... In Amritsar.

- How was your flight?

- Time flew chatting. Mom.

- Yeah...

We had a great time!

- Yeah?

- Chat about?

- You know I met grandfather?

- Biju has a great art collection.

- Mom... mom...

- Okay, hold on guys!

- Who am I talking to?

- Me!

Okay!

Okay tell me!

Great art collection!

- I... I wet my bed. You too?

- No...

But I almost wet my pajamas.

God Ary, you scared me!

He wet his bed.

But your pajamas are dry.

- I changed.

- Really?

Come. Sleep next to mom.

The tree outside my window

makes scary shadows in the breeze...

...You think I could too...

Goodnight.

Please tell me this

is not Biju's home!

What?

'I've always felt

Botticelli was underrated.'

'Yeah, me too.'

'But, use it in a white

sauce and it can bring out the...'

'I agree Radha,

the birth of Venus is special.'

'Do you know who painted this, Roshan?'

'Some doctor I guess... The

handwriting's terrible!'

'It's a Gaitonde.'

It's a Gaitonde.

Talking to yourself

isn't a good habit.

That's why man has always

been looking for a partner.

And your search ended in my home.

- Hi.

- Hi.

So happy you could come.

Please, why don't you sit down?

- You have a very... happening place.

- Thank you.

- Coconut water?

- No thanks, I don't drink water.

I mean, I don't drink coconut water.

Could I offer you some fruit then?

We grow it right here in our garden.

- It's organic.

- No thanks, I had a full breakfast.

But Radha was saying

you haven't eaten anything.

- You know wives.

- Even ex-wife?

You know, I really envy you, Roshan.

Not because you followed your dreams.

Or because of your

rags to riches story.

But, because Radha chose you.

What did you want to talk about?

- Well, Radha and I...

- Well, that's your decision.

- What does that have to do with me?

- If you're not comfortable with it...

Comfortable? How?

- Why does it even matter to you guys?

- Of course, it matters.

- Your consent is important.

- My consent?

Are you kidding me?

Your approval is important, Roshan.

Fine, then I am saying no!

Look Biju,

Radha is my ex-wife, not my daughter.

You don't need my comfort

or permission to get married.

Now, will that be all?

Or would you like to feed me...

...Madras cucumber from your kitchen garden?

Of course, you're right.

If this was about getting married...

...I would've called the registrar,

not you.

Then?

Come.

This is one of Hindustan

Motor's first cars.

Actually, an Aston Martin,

imported from England.

And Hindustan Motors

just put their logo on it...

Under an agreement, of course.

- My grandfather's car.

- I see...

And this... Just acquired.

A lot of work to be done,

but she is going to be a beauty.

1939 Morris Tourer.

Really?

And, what can I say about this one?

Everybody knows everything

there is to know about this one.

The Classic 1960 Impala.

What a beautiful car!

Of course.

And now, wait till you see this one.

When was the accident?

I'm sure it looked as good

as the others before that.

Forget about its past,

you can decide its future!

Can you turn this into

a successful mobile restaurant?

Biju, you should've called

a junk-dealer instead.

But Radha and I thought

that you would be excited...

...about starting a new food business.

I am a professional chef, Biju.

I am used to a fat pay packet.

And, I need one too.

Thanks for your hand-out,

but no thanks.

I am amazed.

I am amazed how

drastically people change.

A man who fought circumstance,

poverty, his family...

...to fulfill his dreams...

How and why did he stop fighting?

Why did he give up?

After that, he didn't fight for his dreams,

to save his marriage, nor for his son.

I've never understood...

...why the 25-year-old Roshans are

smarter, intelligent and more daring...

...than their

40-year-old counterparts.

Why are you giving me this advice?

You're a businessman?

What do you gain?

You're right. Why would I

do anything if I don't stand to gain?

So, I do stand to gain something.

But, looks like there's no deal.

And, I don't think

you now have the strength...

...to rediscover yourself

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