English Vinglish Page #3

What?

What..-is...the...purpose...of...

your..-visit...to the United States?

My sister is attending my wedding

What?

Ah you're here to attend a wedding!

Yes

Thank you

What is the purpose...

- To help the United States of America

Sorry?

Yeah...you know...

to spend some dollars...

help recover your economy

You don't want it? I can go back...

I am going to sister's

place to attend wedding!

How dumb am I...

- Listen...

Don't let these people scare you...

it's time for them to get scared of us

This is your first trip to the US...

and first times happen only once

Every first experience is special...

so enjoy...

surely, definitely, confidently!

All the best!

Shashi aunty!

Mom... you've reached?

I'm in the car!

How are you?

The kids aren't

troubling you I hope...

Hi mama!

Sagar!

Aunty...

no more worrying about Sapna,

Sagar and uncle...

you're in New York...

we're going to have a blast!

New York has really

tall buildings, right?

Saw them from the plane...

Shashi...that's Manhattan...

Man...hat ... tan?

'Man' means...

aadmi...

'Hat'...means

topi

Mom... what's 'tan' in Hindi?

'Tan'...means...

dhoop ki chaap!

Aadmi...topi...dhoop ki chaap...

Manhattan! Tomorrow I'll take you

Thank you Shashi...

OK...welcome

I know it wasn't

easy for you to come...

but who do I have except you

it's been 10 years

since Anil passed away

I really miss him...

selfish fellow!

I have to do everything on my own now

Manu...

I look at you and I feel so proud...

to think of where we started...

and where you are now!

Remember our Hindi medium school?

We couldn't speak a

single word of English...

not a word!

And look at you now...

you have a great

career here in America...

taken care of 2 girls all by yourself

Anil... Anil...

If he hadn't motivated me...

I would have remained the same

I miss him so terribly...

but thank god you're here!

Aunty this is gorgeous!

Wonderful choice Shashi!

Hat...man...with a tan

Manhattan

Touching heaven, oh my god!

Manhattan.

New avenues of joy

Shops full of dreams

A new surprise, at every stop

To your left is Prada

To your right is Zara

Giorgio Armani,

Thank God it's Friday!

Gucci and Versace,

Jimmy Choo, Givenchy,

Diesel, Dior, Hokey Pokey,

Gap and Bloomingdale

Louis Vuitton

Moschino

Valentino...

So much to say yet speechless

All together, still alone

What a city! Touch wood

Million billion legs and shoes

Lots of colours, dollars dollars

sense of pidlee poo

Breakfast is for all day

Straight and gay they all sway

and Lexington, and Madison,

it's all so ooh!

Frappuccino

Mochaccino

Cappuccino...

You gotta say balle

balle while you do that...

Balle balle balle balle!

Aunty...you're not eating

food's not good?

This parantha is really good...

it's Mexican food...Quesadilla...

Whatever it is...it's good!

What's that? What did she say?

She just abused you

So tell me about the dowry,

what are you giving me?

- What am I giving you?

- We are not buying you...

that's not how it works

The boy gives the

girls family the dowry

And lots and lots of gifts

So I'm going to go broke?

I don't know why

but I'm really sleepy

Go sleep my dear...

Is that alright?

Yes of course

I feel so bad...

she must be so tired

Must be the jet lag

Hello Satish...

how are the kids?

Have they gone to school?

Have they taken their lunch boxes?

Please do try to get home early...

I'm feeling a bit strange here...

without all of you...

Shashi...just enjoy yourself...

I'm getting into an elevator...

will talk later

Slept well?

Sorry...got to go to office for a bit

I'll try to be back

as soon as possible...

we'll start on the wedding plans

Drive carefully...

Bye darling, see you!

Good morning Aunty!

Should I make you some breakfast?

No I have cereal

What are you going to do by yourself?

We do have Zee TV Hindi but...

I have an idea,

why don't you come with me to college!

What will I do there?

I have class for 2 hours...

and you can hang out at a cafe...

and I'll come join you

You got cash...change?

Yes

And don't worry...

in case you get lost...

if you do get lost just call me

Don't worry, go now

The parks here are so beautiful...

Washington Square Park...

Washington...Square...Park...

Good!

Wow...that's a beautiful dress

you're wearing!

Man:
This lady is so rude...

must be having a had day

Can I get a regular coffee...

and a blueberry muffin

Here's your receipt...

please pick up your food over there...

Okay...have a nice day

Next!

How you doing today ma'am?

I want...

I asked how you were doing today

Doing...I'm doing...

You can't take all that time

I got a long line here

Sorry... what to eat?

Are you kidding me right now...

please hurry up lady

Vegetarian...

Vegetarian is fine...

what do you want to eat?

Only vegetarian...

A bagel...a wrap...a sandwich?

Sandwich

And what kind of

filling do you want inside?

Do you want cheese...

tomatoes... lettuce..?

Lady...you're holding up my line...

this is not rocket science

Cheese?

Yes... cheese...

Yes to cheese!

Anything to drink?

Water...

Still or sparkling?

Only water

Still or sparkling?

Coffee..?

Americana? Cappuccino? Latte?

Lady...I ain't got all day...

Americana? Cappuccino? Latte?

'Nescoffee'

What?

'Nescoffee'

Yes we have nice coffee...

we have the best coffee in Manhattan

I'll just give you an Americana

Small or medium?

Small. Is that it?

$10.20

Hello...the least you could do is

say thank you..!

Sorry...thank you...

Stupid idiot!

Sorry...

I am not cleaning that up!

Don't bother...

What a stupid woman

Madam...

your coffee...

from the coffee shop

Cafe not good...

woman...not nice!

Aunty!

Wait...I'm coming...

Be careful...such a big bus

Learn to speak English in

four weeks... what a con!

Can anyone learn to speak

English in just four weeks?

Joke right?

Did you have fun today?

Please check the code and try again

Shashi...Shashi...!

Sweetheart get me

that back up pandit-ji

and those musicians?

We have to meet

the Hindu priest tomorrow

American Hindu priest?

No...they're all our people...

American Hindu Priest...

cool idea mom

What do they chant at weddings?

'Om bhurbuvasvaha' what else...

No way...that's the Gayatri Mantra!

Mom!

- I tried...

Will you meet the priest tomorrow?

Yes definitely

- He speaks in pure Hindi

Keep this list of

phone numbers with you...

caterers, decorators, priest etc...

and just like you dial

the city code of '020' in Pune...

...you will need to dial

the code '212' here

Fabulous!

Such good food after so many years

House keys...

in case you feel like stepping out

The priest is here

This is my younger sister Shashi...

you can discuss everything with her

Sure

Welcome to NYLC...how can I help you?

Hello...

English tuition?

Yes English classes

Who am I speaking to?

What is your name please?

L...Shashi...

Sha...Shaashi..?

Well Shaashi what can I do for you?

How to...join class?

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