They were too young to die in an accident, so unfortunate.
The grandparents will take care of the child now. Poor girl.
Kanmani, won't you come with Grandpa and Grandma?
I want to go with Mummy and Papa.
I had warned you that this venture is risky.
The media is laughing at us, Sophia.
Despite such a hefty investment, right before our main launch,
your Maharaja has disappeared.
This is just a minor setback, Zubin. We have it under control.
Our pilot trended, and this last one created a media frenzy.
It's called negative media frenzy, Kunal.
And till when are you going to be your CEO's spokesperson?
Please let her clarify.
I'm speaking for myself.
- Kunal, really? - And I speak for myself.
I take full responsibility for everything, Zubin.
And I'll fix it too.
I really wish.
But it's won't be that easy.
And I, rather we, don't wish to lose any more money.
And if this upcoming main launch also fails--
Then I'll resign from my position as the CEO.
What? Is she serious?
- Niki-- - Soph,
they got Yuvanath Wing's wall color wrong.
- Niki. Niki! - And we don't have the budget to fix it.
Yeah, what?
I'm gonna pick you up at 6:00 am.
We're going to Alsipur.
I have a great plan to bring my launch back on track.
How are you, Salad?
When did you and this wannabe royal become friends ?
You used to call him the "Lord of Nowhere."
Since you abandoned me and moved to New York.
I abandoned you?
Salad was always there for me.
His presence and his parties were a welcome distraction.
Otherwise I was so lonely.
You were lonely?
Without a goodbye or a warning,
you just left suddenly.
Is this how you break up with someone?
I am the one who broke up?
Do you have water stuck in your ears?
Since when did you start imagining fictional tales?
Fiction?
Okay, come on. Ignore Salad.
And let's have some fun, okay?
I'd gladly ignore him, if he wasn't wearing this flashy carpet.
Fizzy, don't be mean. Should I apply some cream?
No, I'm good, babe. Topped up.
- Come on! - I'm fine, babe!
What is she doing here?
- Ms. Shekhar! - Mr. Salauddin!
- Salad, if you love me. - Sure.
I was sure you wouldn't turn down my invitation.
Welcome and thank you for joining us.
Well, one of our meetings got postponed.
So, here we are! By the way, that's my colleague, Niki.
Aadaab, Niki.
- We're quite familiar with each other. - Yes.
- Really? - Hi, Salad. Nice dressing.
- You like it, huh? - She's clearly very funny.
- Welcome, Sophia. - Sure.
This is my small house in this vast desert.
You're being humble, eh? You call this small?
Honestly, after The Royal B&B Morpur, The Royal B&B Alsipur will be something.
I'd like that too, but let's discuss work tomorrow.
Today, let me just enthrall you with my hospitality.
- No, unfortunately, we have to get back-- - Sophia!
You've come to Alsipur.
You can't leave without experiencing the charms of Alsipur.
I insist it'll be worth your time.
- Sure. - Okay. Good.
- What happened? - Soph. Let's go back.
If we knew he'd be here, we wouldn't have come.
We're here because he's here.
Why? Aviraaj wasn't even answering your calls.
We need Aviraaj for our main launch
and Zubin is anyway looking for an opportunity to takeover the company.
I'm not gonna let that happen.
But why are you torturing yourself by constantly seeing them together?
I'm okay, trust me.
Sophia, come.
Yeah, sure.
I DIDN'T SEE YOU AFTER THE BALL
Just look at him.
I'm so happy...
I'm sure he's clinging on to her to strike a deal with The Royal B&B.
Even rocks have more virtue than that guy.
Salad is not clingy.
Salad is a charmer.
Looks like he's interested in her.
What's her name?
Sophia.
Salad is not her type.
I think even she has better taste than that.
Anyways, screw them.
I'll be taking over Dad's hospitality business soon.
And maybe, if you behave yourself this time,
I'll consider you for a partnership.
Partner?
What? You don't want to be partners?
Regardless of what Chef Clinton says, I have to do this.
I'll prove my worth today, Girdhari-sa.
I believe in you, Hukum. You will be great.
You have it in you.
All the best.
Thank you.
- Is this your first attempt? - Next!
Yes, it is.
- Hey, who is that? Where is he going? - Next.
- Hold on, man. - Where is he off to?
Excuse me.
- Is this the Gastronautics entry? - Hello!
How can he cut the line?
- Who is he? - Where is he going?
Do you think we're waiting for a bus here?
- Get back here. - We've been in line all morning.
Where are you going?
- Get in line. - Move to the back.
- Yeah... - Get in the queue. Come back.
- Back there. - I'm going.
Hukum, back here.
Most of you have worked hard for years to reach here,
but to win our hearts,
you have only 60 minutes today.
What's so special about your food
that makes the taste memorable?
To answer this question,
your time starts now!
Hurry, hurry!
Pick up your best ingredients that suits your recipe.
Excuse me. Sorry.
Sorry, sorry. I need to pass.
Thank you.
Damn, we're running out of time.
The pantry shuts in five minutes.
If you miss picking up an ingredient now, you can't beg, borrow, or steal later.
Will the most royal couple of India not spend some time with us?
Sophia is my special guest today. I'm giving her a tour of the fort.
I would like her to collaborate with Alsipur.
And my aim is to impress you by tomorrow.
I'm already impressed, Salad.
Oh, I love it.
Hi, Aviraaj.
- Hi. Sophia. - Ayesha.
Sorry, we couldn't meet at the Romeo & Juliet ball.
- Right. - But it was fun.
The media went a little crazy when they saw the two of us.
- Right. - You know how it is.
History and all.
But the ball was fantastic. Good job.
Well, I'm glad you had fun.
- I'll be right back. - Okay, baby.
- Brother Bilal! - There you are.
- Hi! - My dear cousin!
- So good to see you. - After holidaying in the Alps,
he's on a break here in Alsipur.
- And Jinnie! - Hi.
Everyone knows her.
Jinnie, will this viral last for three days or longer?
- Bro? Oh, shit! - Bilal, tissues!
Bro! Are you okay?
Let's go. How about a tour? Come on.
Y'all go ahead. I'll join you.
- Sure? - Hundred percent.
- Come on, Niki. - I'll be right there.
Okay, let's go.
- Come on. - Come on, Salad.
Let me show you my giraffe.
Hi, Aviraaj. I wanted to talk to you. It's a little urgent.
Watch out.
No, no! No, Fizzy!
No, no, no! Fizzy!
Oh, my God.
Race you to the other side!
Swim, swim!
Your radiance is like the moon's soft glow.
Greetings.
Rani Sahiba,
I sincerely believe
that Yuvanath ji is peaceful in his heavenly abode.
And I apologize
for not visiting you earlier.
Neither did you come to meet us back then,
nor did you come for our celebrations this time.
My indignation is justified.
We were Invited.
Then disinvited.
And then invited again.
Well, when...
the intentions keep changing,
one's hesitation is but natural.
By sending Ayesha over,
I tried to make it up at least.
I got to know that my daughter's presence
stirred up some frenzy at the ball.
That's why I'm here.
Actually...
I wanted to apologize in person.
For what?
That night, at the ball,
Aviraaj threw a fit in front of the media.
After what happened that night,
I thought you wouldn't even talk to me.
I wouldn't dare.
No, Rani Sahiba, you're mistaken.
Because
this is actually the right time to take things forward.
Aviraaj is just unbelievable.
After what happened,
Ayesha and Aviraaj are together at Alsipur right now.
And they're trying to keep it under wraps
like teenagers.
Maybe we should also learn
to play these games from them.
- We're gonna race down there. - Okay, go, go!
Fuck it.
How's your day going?
Super!
Is she ignoring you?
Is your Maharaja ignoring you?
He's in a mood.
But I'll handle him.
I need a drink.
The person you're calling is not--
The person you're calling is not answering.
Please call back later.
The person you're--
Oh, shit!
Sorry, sorry.
Can you please pass me that?
Yeah, sure.
Only 12 contestants will qualify for the next round in Bombay.
There, you'll be paired up and six teams will compete.
Fuck!
All the best.
Can someone give me some saffron?
- Come on! - The next 15 minutes
can change your destiny.
So start plating now!
Of course.
Listen, Kunal, don't get me wrong.
- Yeah. - Okay? But...
you're really wasting your time at WorkPotato, buddy.
See, I know Sophia and I are competitors, but--
Sameera, Sophia and your stories will never end.
I need tequila for it, not coffee.
I get it. Okay. Listen.
Nobody is denying her abilities,
but she is very impulsive.
And you know it well, Kunal, that a leader needs...
What's that word? Stability.
A leader needs to be stable.
What are you trying to say, Sameera?
Whatever you want to do,
do it as a CEO.
Lead your own team your way.
And forget about funding, don't worry about that.
Leave that to me. I'll handle it.
Promise me you'll think about it.
Trust me, the projects that we're about to work on are really big...
All right, everyone.
In five, four, three, two, and one!
Time's up!
Please step away from your stations.
Ready for a surprise?
To judge this round of Gastronautics,
we have with us India's favorite chef.
Please welcome Chef Clinton.
Thank you, Chef.
- Thank you so much. Such a pleasure. - Good to see you.
- Contestant 512. - Yes, ma'am.
The presentation is good,
but too many flavors are clashing. Better luck next time.
Contestant 251.
Looks interesting.
When I got the call from Gastronautics,
I was a little skeptical.
I wondered if the contestants
can bring something new to the table.
I got my answer.
Molshri Mittal,
welcome to round two in Mumbai!
- Thank you, thank you! - Congratulations.
- Thank you, Chef. Thank you. - Congratulations.
Contestant 157.
What have you made for us today, Dilip?
Kesari Shorba.
Please tell us about it.
This is a traditional recipe that I have prepared in my own way.
By using those ingredients
that can withstand the hot temperatures of our region.
Lentil flour, spices and saffron.
I often tell people
that the only difference between a home cook and a chef
is fiery passion.
The flaming stove can only cook the food.
But burning passion is what makes one a chef.
Yes.
And today,
this dish...
has a lot of fire within it.
It's pretty well done, Dilip.
The presentation is a little wonky, but the taste is fabulous.
But, Dilip, if you want to be a Gastronaut,
you'll have to do lots more.
So, in the next round, work on your shortcomings.
Yes, Chef.
Congratulations.
- Congratulations. - Congratulations.
Ayesha is a perfect girl in every respect.
She's beautiful, smart.
She's your daughter after all.
I'm sure there's no shortage of marriage proposals for her.
There's no shortage of anything.
Actually, out of my three children,
Ayesha is the smartest.
And maybe that's why she likes Aviraaj so much.
I believe you know
that Morpur has lost its former glory.
Rani Sahiba, don't worry, I know about the debts.
And despite that,
Aviraaj is well known to the world.
People may not know about Morpur,
but everyone knows Aviraaj.
I am convinced
that once Ayesha and Aviraaj get married,
they'll make Dhondi Hospitality a global name.
Doesn't this sound like a distant dream?
If we turn this friendship into a relationship,
then these dreams will surely come true.
You are so sure of yourself?
You should try me.
- Hi. - Hi.
We really need to talk, Aviraaj.
Forget it, Sophia.
How can I, Aviraaj?
You're avoiding me because of a misunderstanding.
- And I think it's time we talk-- - I think I overreacted that night.
Ayesha and I had to meet sometime, so...
you just made it happen sooner.
Well, I'm glad I could help.
Can we talk about the launch now?
- Aviraaj, it's important for you to be-- - No, that's impossible.
I can't trust you anymore.
And you can't expect anything from me.
- So-- - Hey!
Are you ready for a wild night?
Baby, you look so good.
- Oh, hi. - Hi
You look cute.
- So do you. - I know.
- Shall we? - Let's go.
Hey.
Aviraaj is not even sure if he wants Morpur or not.
Ayesha also doesn't know
if she wants Aviraaj or not.
Our kids just can't make up their mind.
What they say today is not what they do tomorrow.
Forget the kids.
Tell me...
what does your heart desire?
What do you want?
Another memorable party hosted by Nawab Salauddin Khan
is ready for you to rock.
Today, my guests will witness
the magic of Alsipur.
This is a celebration of friendship, love, and the desert.
- Yeah, come on! Come on, everybody! - Spicy!
Come on.
- Don't be shy. It's okay. - I think I'll skip.
Come on! Trust me, it's all right.
Just some fun and games.
Come on! Try it.
Ms. Shekhar doesn't understand the concept of fun and games.
Please teach her.
Yeah, baby! Yeah!
One more?
Go for it.
Okay. Let's go!
Do I know that girl?
She's been staring at me.
Is she like... Is she like into me or something?
I don't know. She's been there.
Do I, like, know her?
No, no, you don't know her. No.
Jinnie!
Niki!
Niki, wait. Wait.
I got the message.
But that's not it, I promise.
I know what it is.
What you're doing now, I did it ten years ago.
It's tough to accept reality. I know.
And I don't want to force you.
But that doesn't mean that you can treat me like shit, Jinnie.
No. No, that's...
Okay. I'm sorry.
What happened between us that night... I had never done that before.
I mean, obviously, I've done it but, like, with a...
And it terrified me.
You're fearless and great,
and more power to you.
But I don't know if I'm ready for this.
And I don't know why I kissed that stupid Bilal!
I'm really sorry--
- I'm feeling sick, Fizzy. - Okay.
I can't walk.
Okay.
Thank you.
Carry me.
You're hot.
That's why I say, come to Alsipur 'cause...
Alsipur.
Come on,
Sophia Shekhar.
It's not over.
- Come this way. Come on. - Stop it.
Come on.
Ayesha, what are you doing?
Hold me properly, Fizzy.
Just come.
Wow, Hukum.
This is fantastic.
- Congratulations. - Thank you.
Thanks for coming with me, Girdhari-sa.
One day, I'll come to your house and cook something special for your family.
You're welcome to come home, Hukum, but there's no one else there.
You all are my family.
Sometimes I feel
that you are the only family I have.
Cheers.
Okay, Ash, you're good. Yeah, let it out.
Okay, okay.
- Hold my hair. - I'm holding it.
You're spoiling it.
Should I hold them or...
- You're spoiling my hair, Fizzy. - Okay. Just...
Okay, let it out.
Again!
Take it off, Salad.
Take it off! Come on!
- You like this. - I love it.
I don't like losing.
Nor do I.
This game I don't mind losing.
Your deal.
Come on.
Wait a second.
If I lose again...
then let the real games begin.
You know what?
I think we should call it a night.
Yeah.
Niki and I have to leave tomorrow,
and I'm very drunk.
I'm very tired.
And I had so much fun.
Thank you, Salad.
I thought my dreams will come true
But He likes to play games
I thought my dreams will come true
But He likes to play games
Though I'm by the river
I'm left thirsty
Quenching your thirst
Will make it complex and bold
Put on your shirt
Else you'll catch a cold
May I ask you something?
Why did you come to Alsipur?
To discuss plans with you.
With me or with Aviraaj?
Mine and Aviraaj's discussions never end.
Our launch is fast approaching,
so I thought maybe it's a great time for us to discuss The Royal B&B Alsipur.
Do you know what's common between us?
- What is it, Salad? - Ambition.
Right.
Morpur doesn't value you.
But I do.
That's why I'm asking you to plan something else.
- What do you mean? - I mean...
Ayesha is managing Dhondi Hospitality now.
So?
When she gets married to Aviraaj,
which company...
do you think Motibagh will do business with?
Yes, but,
Aviraaj has signed a contract with us. And honestly,
they don't have enough money to end this contract. So...
But the Maharaja of Dhondi does.
Yeah, but it...
It just doesn't make any good business sense, so...
Business sense? Sophia, business sense?
Who cares about the business?
We exist because of our image.
And for Morpur, is Dhondi a bigger name
or Sophia Shekhar?
Since you've stepped into the world of the royals,
you should know our inner truth as well.
We cover the torn parts of our clothes,
with bejeweled gold robes.
You okay?
Please don't leave, Fizzy.
Stay with me for some time.
Okay.
Sleep.
We finally met after so long.
Imagine,
if your mother hadn't called,
we would've never met.
Mom?
My mom called you?
Ash, you said my mom called you?
Yeah.
She wants us to get married.
Even I know it now...
that we deserve each other.
And our families deserve each other.
And you still love me, I know it.
- Ayesha... - You love me, no?
It's okay. Sleep now. Lie down.
Just rest.
When did my mom call you?
Tell me.
After those idiots disinvited us from the ball.
I know it's crazy, right?
But it's okay,
because Paddy aunty invited us to the ball again.
So, it's all good.
I take full responsibility for everything, Zubin.
And I'll fix it too.
I really wish.
But it won't be that easy.
And I, rather we, don't wish to lose any more money.
And if this upcoming main launch also fails--
- Sophia. - Then I'll resign
from my position as the CEO.
Sophia, I'm coming in.
Hang on, don't do that. Let me help you.
I've got this.
- I'm okay-- - One second.
- I'm okay, Aviraaj! - I'm doing it.
- I said I can do it! - I'll do it, Sophia.
I'll do it. Just let me do it.
It's okay. I'll take care of it.
It's fine.
Sophia, I want to talk to you.
But I don't want to!
My patience is over.
I don't have the patience to fight everyone, to fight you!
Okay, I'm not here to fight. I just wanna talk. That's it.
Now you want to talk to me?
Now?
I've been calling you for days.
I was running behind you all day like a bloody stalker.
And you kept saying, "Not now, Sophia!"
Now I don't want to talk to you!
You know what? I feel like
everyone is up in arms against me!
My board is trying to take over my company, Aviraaj!
My company! My company, for which I have sacrificed everything!
I had no friends. I took no vacations.
I had no family. No personal life! Nothing at all!
And I've become so pathetic that no one answers my calls now.
Not Diggy, not Kunal! And you?
You're not even ready to talk to me, Aviraaj!
I'm here, Sophia.
Now you're here.
Really?
If you're here, why do I feel
that I have to do everything without you, Aviraaj?
I thought you're upset with me because of Ayesha.
Then why is Ayesha here with you?
Why is she with you?
- Let me explain. - No! I don't need an explanation, Aviraaj!
I'm so done with you treating me like a bloody hobby!
You're interested today, but not tomorrow.
You'll dance with me today, but not tomorrow.
I'm done! And you know what? I get it.
- If Princess Ayesha is with you... - I understand.
- ...why would you be interested... - Okay.
- ...in a commoner like me? - Okay.
- I'm listening. - No, you're not!
Okay, Sophia, just shut up!
Shut up. Please.
I know you had disinvited Ayesha.
It doesn't matter because you didn't believe me.
Sorry. I'm sorry.
I should've believed you. I didn't. I'm sorry.
I'm not interested in Ayesha.
I'm not interested in anyone else.
I've never met anyone like you.
Subtitle Translation by: Sheela Sijin Mathews