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to get to know each other's minds

Bhavna, please

Have we come to sit on the swing?

- No!

We've come to talk.

- We couldn't talk downstairs?

Your Uncle and aunt want to talk

here. - Then what are we doing here?

Rahul! No more questions

Hi, I'm Prem. - My name's Rajni,

you can call me Chhoti

If the two of you get going,

then I'm your sister-in-law

Please..

Sit, Poonam.

- Please sit

Sister-in-law, sit.

- You sit

Why is no one sitting?

Chhoti, we're being formal

and crowding..

..over the ones who want privacy

So put down the tea tray and let's go

Okay Prem, Poonam. All the best.

- They got exams?

I'm not too sure that I know what

we should be talking right now

We're meant to take a decision about

the next step in our lives

But before we have discussed our past,

how can we think about our future?

Schooling and college in Delhi ; then

for about a year, I went abroad

Studied journalism, literature..

basically, trying to discover myself

My brother says, I'm too emotional

.. in business matters

He calls me Bholu, a Simple Simon

In college, I took a

liking for a girl..

my classmate.. used to sit

on the desk in front of me

Several times, I felt like making

conversation, but I never had the guts

And it was just as well,

later I found out..

she had two boyfriends already

I even tried smoking, with friends

But when Sister-in-law

caught me smoking..

..I promised her never

to smoke or drink

I have never spoken of these

things even with my Papa.

But, I don't know why,

I felt I had to tell you

I'm told you like reading.. which

books are your favorites?

Saratchandra's Parineeta, Swami

Rabindranath's Atithi, Samapti

All in Hindi, right?

Their English translations

are excellent too

Do you also read spiritual

books? I mean..

The divine..?

Yes.. you read them?

Do you believe in prayer? I mean,

you trust, He'll give what you seek?

Do you believe in it?

Some things one has total faith in

You can ask me whatever you wish

The tea has gone cold. Another

cup..? - No, thanks

You have no question at all?

About that girl, maybe?

I've all the answers

If you wish, we can meet again,

once or twice..?

Well then, shall we..?

So?

Oh.. so..

Is that a yes?

I think.. - It's on your face,

Bholu, it's a yes

Sister-in-law..

Listen.. one second! Listen..

I think we should meet again,

once or twice, for her sake

How chivalrous!

Papa.. yes

Really?

Where's Prem?

Congratulations!

- Thanks

Harishchandra, my compliments

Please be seated

Krishnakant, from

our side, it's a yes

Please ask Poonam as well

and if she says yes,

then at the earliest, I want

her as my daughter-in-law

Bitto, Chhoti.. from

their side it's a yes

Bitto, what's your decision?

- Babuji, it's a yes

You asked whatever you

wanted to find out?

You want to meet him again,

once or twice?

Sister was saying, he's

just like you, Babuji

Silly girl

Harishchandra.. please..

- Thank you

You will sit too

Where is your sherbet?

- I'll help myself

Sir, Sister-in-law wants to see you

Excuse me..

Yes?

They have come prepared, they want

the engagement done today!

Before committing an alliance with

so rich a family, talk about dowry

I won't let you squander all we have,

our daughter is yet to marry

Really Rama, sometimes

you exceed the limits

Krishnakant, may I come in?

Harishchandra..?

Come in, do come..

I beg your pardon for the intrusion,

but now that two families

are uniting..

..I'd prefer we kept nothing

from each other

Please, have no doubts

Give Prem a token of one rupee and a

coconut..

..and accept him into your family

We want Poonam and nothing else

The world's best couple

Aunt, smile.

- Not Aunt. Call her Aunty

How did this Aunt become my Aunty?

Your Uncle likes her

so much, what to do?

Kindly let it come.. that's it

Papa, the cars are waiting..

- Sure.. Iet's go

For you

Chocolates?

- Yes

Aunty, coming to Delhi?

Aunty will come later

My respects, Uncle.

- Bless you

Bless you, Bhavna

Just call me Bhavna

Ah, the littlest one in the family!

You and I haven't even gotten talking

Harishchandra, a little request

If all of you may spare a few days

to visit us in Som Sarovar,

we have a little house there ; a few

days together, would be very nice

Whenever you wish, Krishnakant. We're

looking for excuses to meet Poonam,

what with the astrologer fixing

a marriage date after six months

Sister-in-law, give the

astrologer a nice meal..

..ask him to fix a nearer date

Then.. Som Sarovar next month?

- Hundred percent

Good night.

- Good night

You aren't one of the brides people,

you're coming with us

Oh, I forgot!

- You'll accompany the bridegroom

Correct!

- Bhagat will be here with us,

to welcome the bridegroom.

- That's also correct

How can both be correct?

The way it is, I've an invitation

from either side..

..so there's no stopping me

Bridegroom arrives,

I'm here to welcome him.

Bride leaves, I'll escort her

Correct proposition? - Likely..

but, are you ditching us?

Sister, one minute!

What is it?

- Just come

Chhoti.. the guests are leaving

Hush

Jija, now you owe me one

( Jija :
Brother-in-law)

Krishnakant Villa Som Sarovar

Yes Harishchandra, we

have reached Som Sarovar

When can we expect you?

Oh.. take left

from the bus depot.

Metaled roads,

it's a comfortable drive

Okay.

We're waiting for you

You're welcome

Bless you

How would the weather be in Som

Sarovar? (He speaks in chaste Hindi)

Bravo!

Already talking Poonam-style?

Oh Sister!

Sister come quickly, they're here

Oh Sister,

how will you address him,

the one who'll come to marry you?

Oh Sister,

how will you address him,

the one who'll come to marry you?

Coy words are out of question..

I will use sign language..

Coy words are out of question..

I will use sign language..

Unlike others,

our communication will be special

(He speaks in chaste Hindi)

Marriage is like the

'laddoo' from Delhi

All want to taste it

Every facet of it is lovely

If you marry, you suffer

If you don't, you suffer

Might as well marry and suffer

This 'laddoo' you will get too,

the day someone will come for you

Everyone's invited to Som Sarovar

! Holidaying together..

and I get to do the chores

Why are you getting agitated

? I'll make the sweets

You relax

Is it a song or an act?

To take your mind off things?

Your eyes are upon the street

Oh Chhoti, you're too naughty,

stop being such a tease

I'm only busy watering

Let Jija arrive, I'll tell him

all about your state of mind

Bitto, come

Water

Krishnakant, remain seated

Put the tray down

We'll help ourselves. We haven't

come here as guests

Son, drink

Water

When you have a cold,

you ought not to drink iced water

Come..

- How nice

Dinner

Come son

Our little family member, you too!

Wow Grandpa, little-little

dining tables?

For you, a special little one

Come. Come.

Sit

Please serve him his special dish

I'll serve them

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