[dreamy music]
[dreamy music continues]
[Pia] The philosophers on social media always say
that "Age is just a number."
But most don't realize that the moment you go from 17 to 18,
life smacks you on the face with adulting.
From the outside,
I may look like the poster princess of privilege and entitlement.
And why would you look on the inside? You've already decided who I am.
I am Pia Jaisingh.
Welcome to my roller-coaster journey with a hot guy and a lot of lies.
This is the Jaisingh family. That's my mom, Neelu Jaisingh.
- Is Rajat joining us? - He's left.
[Pia] And this is Dhanraj Jaisingh, my grandfather.
Piu! Have something before you go.
[sighs]
Morning, Dadu.
Why are you in a hurry?
It's not like you are taking over Jaisingh and Sons.
[light music]
[Pia] If sarcasm had been an Olympic sport,
he would've definitely brought home the gold.
Thankfully, I only have to put up with him on the weekend.
[upbeat music]
[Pia] From Monday to Friday, I'm at my school. Falcon High.
You can tell from our lack of uniforms and resort-like vibes,
that this is one of those ultra-elite schools
where Delhi's most privileged sons
and pampered daughters come to get an education,
whose therapy bills are way higher than their school fees.
[crowd] Falcon!
[Pia] And this is Falcon High's main character.
Our principal and Delhi's Dumbledore,
Mrs. Braganza Malhotra.
Even now, when middle-aged dads see her, they "feel" things.
Ms. Braganza!
[mouths] I love you!
[Braganza] Falconites,
a new year,
[over PA system] a new semester.
New friendships, new rivalries.
Live, love, laugh, fly my birdies.
[Braganza] But remember. Remember.
If anyone tries to fly in these corridors,
I'll have to clip your wings, if you know what I mean.
Especially all the naïve birdies
waiting to fly the coup, after their twelfth grade.
You watch it!
And now, LRI.
- LRI? - Let's Rock It!
[upbeat music]
[Braganza] I wish you all a great year ahead, darlings.
Be wise with your choices.
Be smart with your classes.
And be free with your clothes.
Kisses. Joy and kisses!
[indistinct conversations]
Rhea! Sahira!
[music fades out]
- I missed you, guys. - Did you?
Come on, guys. I'm really sorry.
What happened on Bonfire Night was all a huge misunderstanding.
Then Mom and I had to leave immediately for the retreat,
and you know phones weren't allowed.
I just got back from Europe yesterday,
and I messaged you both.
Can't we just talk and sort this out?
Looks like you spent the summer practicing excuses.
I'm sorry, we're not interested, Pia.
Sahira…
- Rhea, please can you just hear me out? - Rhea!
[Pia] To understand this world war, let's get into a little history.
Please you need to sort this out.
[Pia] Rhea, Sahira, and I, we were BFFs before we even knew how to write our ABCs.
Our blood may be different but It's like our DNA is the same.
My whole childhood was this sisterhood.
They were actually beyond my best friends.
They have just always felt like home to me.
Until…
- Yo, P. - [Pia sighs with disgust]
Say hi at least.
- Let go, Ayaan. - What do you mean? Come here.
Ayaan!
- I got your birthday invitation. - Already?
Yeah, your mom texted me, and she said you're going to invite me as well.
By the way, I'm getting you and your mom the perfect birthday gift.
Mom's getting a gift? What?
Hey, what are you doing, Ayaan?
[Ayaan] Hey, come here.
[light playful music]
It's me, Ayaan Nanda.
Oh, my God!
Hey, P, wait. Look at us.
Pia Jaisingh, Ayaan Nanda.
[Ayaan] It has a nice ring to it.
- Pia Jaisingh Nanda. - [scoffs] I knew this would happen.
I just knew it!
- Knew what? - What are you doing, babe?
I spent the whole summer defending you. But you just keep…
Good, Sahira and Rhea are both here.
- Let's just tell them today. - And tell them what exactly, Ayaan?
- How long has this been going on for? - Since the Bonfire Night.
- Remember, I messaged you-- - Bonfire Night?
So that means you lied to us. That's why you didn't come for the Bonfire Night.
- It all makes sense now. - [Pia] Guys!
Seriously. Please, believe me. Ayaan and me can't be a thing.
- What do you mean we can't be a thing? - What are you saying, P?
I don't understand you anymore, Pia.
[talking over one another]
Do you know how stupid I feel? I'm so ashamed of you right now.
[talking over one another]
[Pia] Oh, God. Piya, say something.
At least, try.
Say something. Anything.
Because I already have a boyfriend, guys!
- What?! - What?!
[Pia] Liar, liar, pants on fire.
I have a boyfriend.
Who is it?
[hesitates] It's too new.
I don't want to jinx anything by talking about it.
You know I believe in the evil eye.
That's why I didn't post anything. [hesitates] But he's good-looking.
He's funny, and he's so smart that he can win KBC every single year.
P, first you were hiding Ayaan's messages from us,
and now you're hiding your boyfriend from us?
- Hiding things from us is not cool, P! - [Ayaan] One second.
Even your besties don't know about this guy? I'm calling bullshit.
I told you, we haven't gone public yet.
Public? Since when did we become public, P?
What's up, guys? First day of school.
- By the way, what's gone public? - Nothing's gone public, Veer.
Right now Piya's dating a guy who doesn't even want to
[clicks tongue] be seen with her.
- He-- - [Veer] Maybe he's just ugly.
Since P was a kid, she's always been into charity work.
- [Ayaan laughs] - Come on, guys.
My life isn't so bad that I have to make up an imaginary boyfriend.
He's real.
And believe me, you're going to see him on my grid very soon.
Happy?
Happy? We'll only be happy when you stop hiding the truth from us, Pia.
Let's go, Rhea.
You have a boyfriend? A boyfriend, huh? Really?
[class bell rings]
Shit!
[Pia] Now where do I find a fake boyfriend?
Who's cool, good-looking, smart, and romantic.
Guys like that aren't even human.
Terrible idea, terrible!
[light music]
Actually, it's not such a bad idea.
[upbeat music]
Red flag!
[upbeat music continues]
[everyone cheers]
[grunts in disgust] Massive red flag!
[Pia] Hi.
[upbeat music continues]
[hesitates]
Red… flag?
[Pia] I know, I'm never going to find
a cool, smart, handsome guy with six-pack abs at such short notice.
But there must be someone who can be the leading man in my rom-com?
Sorry, I mean, rom-con.
The very sight of whom would freeze every dating app.
[upbeat music continues]
[music crescendos]
[panting]
- Good morning. - Good morning, Ma.
- New goal unlocked. - Well done.
[Sanjay] I don't get it.
When we live in the same city, why do you need to live in a dorm?
We've had this discussion a hundred times, guys.
Yeah, but we could go to school together like we always do.
Yeah. You'll be leaving next year anyway.
Exactly. Why not practice from today?
[hums] And who's going to keep an eye on your strict diet over there?
Who's going to make your smoothies for you?
No one will, Ma. Thank God.
[light music]
[sighs] I love you, guys.
All right, it's my first day of school.
And I don't wanna be arriving late.
Just give me one chance, guys.
To do it on my own.
[Arjun hums in question]
[light music continues]
- [Sanjay] Go on. - They grow up too fast.
He was a little boy just yesterday.
I told you, we should've had one more child.
Really?
[door closes]
That's quite an idea. [hums]
- I like it. Don't change your mind now. - [laughs]
So remember this when you vote for the debate team captain.
There's a lot more where that came from, guys.
[everyone cheers]
[Arjun] When the campaign has to pay for votes,
it means only one thing.
That the candidate is weak.
[scoffs] Ah, there he is. Arjun.
Our new scholarship student, who has joined us for our last year.
From Noida. Oh, Greater Noida.
[Arjun] Greatest Noida!
I'm not the slightest bit ashamed to be from Noida, Aakash.
So, try harder.
You all saw that? So cute!
Noida Pride and all, huh, Mehra?
[Aakash laughs]
It's Mehta.
Whatever, bro.
You may have won a lot of debates
in greatest Noida's shitty tier-two school in the past.
But this, this is the International Debate Championship.
And the winner of this debate gets direct admission into the Ivy League.
My dad went to an Ivy League university.
My granddad went to an Ivy League university.
And I'm definitely going to one too.
Because it's a Goenka family tradition.
Tell me something.
What is the legacy of the Mehra family? I've never heard of any.
Is it a Ghaziabad or Faridabad government college degree?
[crowd whoos]
Before you lose whatever little self-respect you have left,
withdraw your name from the captaincy right now.
Mehra!
[crowd chanting] Goenka!
You done? Or is there more?
I'm glad you got personal, Aakash.
Because now, I can ethically tear you apart.
[crowd whoos]
So now listen, Goyal.
It's Goenka.
Whatever, bro.
My father is a doctor. He did study in Ghaziabad.
But now, your father comes to him for treatment.
My mother is a teacher. And she studied in Faridabad.
But now, she teaches you in this school.
Before coming here, I myself used to study in Noida.
But over there, we never had morons like you.
[everyone laughs]
And just so I could develop a superiority complex,
I had to transfer to Falcon High.
My name is Arjun Mehta.
M-E-H-T-A.
Mehta. Don't forget it.
Because I'm going to be the next captain of this debate team.
[crowd cheering]
And you, you're that loser
whose girlfriend is only dating him so that she can get a brand-new iPhone.
[everyone whoos]
[chanting] Arjun!
Who do you guys think should lead you all into battle?
This dumbass little weasel?
[tense music]
Or me?
- [upbeat music] - [crowd cheering]
[chanting] Arjun!
[whistles]
[chanting continues] Arjun!
[upbeat music fades into romantic music]
[everyone chants] Arjun!
Aakash, who's that guy?
Arjun Mehra… Mehta.
He's Mrs. Mehta's son.
[whimpers]
- [romantic music] - [crowd cheering]
[Pia] It's the first time I've seen a guy on the debate team
win by flashing his abs.
[keypad clicking]
New student. He is good-looking. Swimming champion.
No social media presence. So, no one can trace him.
Green flags all over.
Potential?
Thank you, Universe.
I'll take it from here.
- [Arjun] Okay, thanks, guys. See you soon. - [woman 1] Bye.
[indistinct conversation]
[playful music]
[playful music continues]
- [Arjun groans in pain loudly] - [Pia shushes him]
Let me go!
- Why did you throw my note away? - And who are you?
- I'm Pia Jaisingh. - Who Singh?
Stop acting like you don't know me, I have three hundred thousand followers.
- We have the largest population. - Who do you think you are?
- Dude-- Ma? - Arjun. Where are you, beta?
I've been looking for you everywhere. Why aren't you answering Papa's calls?
Also, listen, I've made that cauliflower dish you love so much.
Take it from the lunchroom, okay?
Ma, I'm coming home on the weekend. I'll have it then.
One more thing, you must have a lot of laundry piled up by now.
- Are you still changing your underwear-- - Ma!
Actually, I made a promise to Pia
that I would help her with her science project.
Aren't we getting very late, Pia?
No, ma'am was just asking you about your underwear, right? Tell her--
I'm the one getting late,
and both of you should get to class.
- Perfect. Bye, Mom. - Wait, Arjun. Listen. Arjun.
Please stop following me.
Will you please be my date on my birthday?
What?
I don't get it.
Why? What's not to get?
- Any of this. - [sighs] You're kidding me?
Mom's a teacher and Dad's a doctor. Didn't you get any of their intelligence?
Very funny. Bye.
Arjun!
Come on, just give me a minute. Please hear me out.
[light music]
I'm not asking for a real date.
I just want you to act like you're my date.
But why?
Why would you want to take some random guy as a date on your own birthday?
[sighs]
Do you have time to cut to a flashback?
- Not at all. - Arjun, please, you're my last hope.
Please, just hear me out and you'll understand. Please.
I don't think you're going to let me go until I hear your story. Right?
So…
[Arjun sighs]
[Pia] You may find this a bit TMI,
but I guess the only way to convince you is to start from the beginning.
Birthdays have always been special for me,
because it's the one day when I felt the most loved by my family.
Don't get me wrong.
I was the apple of their eye.
But growing up, I realized
that maybe Mom and Dad had just always wanted a son.
And they kept trying but…
It didn't happen.
Hello?
[young Pia] Mumma!
- [young Sahira] Aunty! - Mumma!
Mumma!
[somber music]
[Pia] They started fighting every day
and they just grew further and further apart.
- [Neelu] I need peace too. - And you got it!
[Neelu] I'm glad I got it.
- Hello? - Hey.
[Pia] Papa became a hot topic at Delhi's kitty parties.
And Mom became even more lonely.
[somber music]
But she wasn't the only one who felt lonely.
[knock on door]
[light hopeful music]
[Pia] But Rhea and Sahira, they never left my side.
We three were each other's chosen family.
[hopeful music continues]
Looks like this family caught the evil eye too.
[upbeat music]
[cheering]
What the hell? Why do you guys always do this to me? Not fair!
Hey, don't blame us for your mistake, Rhee.
You guys are always laughing at me.
I'm so done. I can't deal with both of you anymore.
P, do you have to leave today?
It's the last day of school, and Bonfire Night.
Try talking to Neelu Aunty. I'm sure she'll understand.
Yeah, I'm going to complain to Neelu Aunty.
What kind of retreat is this that doesn't allow phones?
Guys, I have to do this for Mom.
She's finally making a serious effort to get better.
This retreat is going to be very important for her mental health and peace.
I just have to go.
We get it. Come.
[replaying the video they just recorded]
- I think this one's good. - I look so funny in this one.
- You guys always choose the take-- - Please, you look so pretty here, Rhea.
Ayaan's message.
[Ayaan] Yo, P, am I seeing you tonight?
Pia, what's this?
Sahira, I don't know why he's sending me messages like this.
Look, I haven't even replied.
One second, scroll up.
[tense music]
[Sahira] You haven't replied but you haven't stopped him either.
Pia, what's the meaning of all this? Are Ayaan and you--
We're nothing.
Ayaan's been randomly messaging you for two weeks
and you didn't even tell me about it? Even once?
You know I've had feelings for Ayaan ever since we were all kids.
And in spite of that…?
You say we're sisters, don’t you? Sisters don't do this.
And I wouldn't even dream of doing this to you.
- Come on, Rhea. - Sahira…
[Rhea] Sahira!
Pia, what you've done to her is wrong. It's unacceptable.
[somber music]
[Pia] And when I got back to school after summer break,
everyone confronted me on the first day.
And I was so desperate that I came up with a lie.
that I have a boyfriend.
I already have a boyfriend, guys!
So, your best friend since childhood,
no sorry, your sister believes
that you're stealing her lifelong crush away from her.
- What kind of friendship is this? - I'm confused too.
Who knew something so small could blow up like this? I had no idea.
Of course, unless there's some truth in what she's saying.
- You! - [Arjun cries in pain]
Are you crazy?
I didn't want to tell Sahira anything about Ayaan
because I didn't want to hurt her feelings.
Sahira's liked him ever since she was a kid.
I just made up this tiny little lie to protect her from getting hurt.
But it totally backfired.
And that's why, for a few days, I have to have a boyfriend.
Even if he's fake.
Then Sahira will finally realize that I have no interest in Ayaan…
Rhea will forgive me too and all my problems will be solved.
Oh, I'm sure they will. And what about me?
[hesitates]
You get to be on my grid.
[exclaims] Your grid?! Oh, my God!
Not interested.
[hesitates]
I'll… I'll pay you.
10K per week. Flat fee.
10K per week?
You mean this is going to take weeks? I'm sorry, I'm extremely busy.
- I'm out. - Hey, it's just for a couple of weeks.
Please. For now, let's just shake on this deal.
[playful music]
[cha-ching]
[dings]
[playful music continues]
- 25K per week. - What? No way!
- Well then, sorry, Pia. No deal. - Hey, Arjun. Come on.
Arjun, don't you feel ashamed exploiting a girl like this? How can you--
- Not at all! - Hey, okay, fine. Deal.
[Arjun] Deal.
Now what do I have to do?
[determined hum]
[playful music]
[shushes]
[Arjun whimpers]
Okay, go now!
[playful music continues]
- [music fades out] - [Pia sighs loudly]
[Pia] Okay.
- [Arjun grunts] - [Pia hums]
[playful music]
I want these poses.
[playful music continues]
No!
There's no way everyone at school is seeing me in these idiotic poses, Pia.
So they won't see you. It's for the soft launch.
We'll take these secret photos. Your face will never be visible.
But the whole school will wonder, "Who's this mystery guy in Pia's life?"
And then, boom! The day of my birthday, the big reveal.
- You know the trailers before a movie? - Huh.
Just like that.
[Pia] Where and when? I'll keep you posted.
[light music]
- Hey, what's up? - Where were you?
I called you so many times. My highlight is losing its glow.
Actually, you're glowing too much. You look like a frying pan now.
My phone stays on silent. Unlike you.
Anyway,
could you find a more boring location for your photos?
I mean, just look at these walls.
- [Arjun cries in pain] - Get up.
[playful music]
You don't know the value of elevator selfies.
Elevator selfies?
I thought we'd take it in a more, you know, aesthetically pleasing place,
like grass, and flowers, and maybe even the moon can be out.
You know, like a nice twilight shot--
Happy?
[phone buzz]
- [Pia sighs] - [Arjun hums]
Okay now, come here.
- What? - Come closer.
A little more.
[playful music]
A little more.
[light guitar note]
[playful music]
- Arjun? - Yeah?
Is your name really Arjun "Shylock?"
It's Mehta. You know that.
Then why are you being so shy?
Have you never held a girl's hand in your life before?
Of course, I have.
Then put your hand on my waist, for God's sake.
No face, please.
[shutter click]
[woman 2] Hey! Did you see the post?
[man 1] Hey! Isn't this Pia?
Pia has a secret boyfriend?
[woman 3] Do you think it's Rudra?
Minions, do a background check right now.
I pay you guys way too much to do way too little.
[Orry] I'll just do it myself.
Oh, my God! Pia, well done. Tell me who this mystery guy is.
I can't reveal.
Wait, I'll find out.
[phone pings]
[light hopeful music]
YOU WHERE DO I HAVE TO COME NOW?
["Tera Kya Karoon" playing]
[hums] Hashtag KUWK.
Keeping Up with Kewl Sunglasses.
["Tera Kya Karoon" continues]
That means she wasn't lying to us.
I told you, didn't I? Pia would never do that.
Pia, we forgive you, ya.
Why didn't you tell us you had a boyfriend?
We would've never had such a misunderstanding.
I'm sorry, forgive me, I should've told you--
Yeah, P, of course, I forgive you, babe. Come here.
I mean, since you have a boyfriend, obviously nothing was going on, right?
Of course, I have a boyfriend.
- So who is this guy? - Where did you meet him?
- Oh my God, is it that new junior? - [indistinct conversation]
Mercury is in retrograde.
So I can't share any good news until the day of my birthday.
You know stalking is my number one talent. You know I'll find out.
["Tera Kya Karoon" resumes]
[mouths] Hey! What happened?
["Tera Kya Karoon" continues]
[mouths] Wow!
[mouths] Statue!
["Tera Kya Karoon" continues]
[mouths] Thank you.
["Tera Kya Karoon" continues]
[music fades out]
[sighs]
Got it. And upload.
Why do you have 11:11 on your wallpaper?
Well, with all the pollution, we can't see shooting stars anymore.
So 11:11 is my shooting star.
Whenever you see it, you make a wish.
Come, I'll show you.
Give me your hands.
Close your eyes.
And make a wish.
Okay.
[whispering indistinctly]
[Pia laughs]
- What did you ask? - Nothing at all.
Actually,
what I asked for was
that you don't lose your mind over how smoking hot I am.
Oh, really?
Actually, even I asked for the same thing.
- Oh, really? - Yeah!
Shall I tell you the truth?
Tell me.
- Shall I? - Yeah.
You are so damn hot
that maybe you're the reason we have global warming in this world.
- But, Pia? - Yeah?
That means you're the reason the snow in Kashmir
and the rains in Mumbai are disappearing.
That's why you're canceled.
[exasperated sigh] Me? I'm canceling you.
[Arjun] Chill. You're not even my type. Stupid.
I'm a hundred times smarter than you,
you walking-talking science textbook.
[phone rings] Ah.
Mom?
Hello?
[Neelu] Hello, Pia?
I saw your photographs of you with that boy on social media.
You're all over him.
Even Nani is embarrassed.
Which photographs, Mom? They're all pretty normal.
Who is this boy?
[Neelu] I hope he is from a good family and well-to-do.
- You don't know him, Mom. - He must have a name, surely.
It's a surprise, Mom. You can meet him tomorrow at the birthday party.
- I'll introduce him-- - I hate surprises.
There's no network. I'll call you. I'll call you back, okay?
- Bye. - Hello?!
[hesitates and exasperated sigh]
[light music]
[Arjun] Pia, this is not funny. How can you kidnap me like this?
Are you going to ask for ransom next? Pia! [grunts] Come on, man.
Why do you always overreact to everything?
This was the only way for me to get you inside undetected.
- [Arjun] What the-- - [Pia] People are waiting.
It's getting late and you're being such a drama queen.
[dreamy music]
[Arjun cries in pain]
[Pia] What?
Happy birthday, Pia.
Thanks.
[hesitates] By the way, I'm looking pretty good too in the rented suit, right?
You said "too."
So, you think I'm looking good too.
[hums] Backhanded compliment.
Nice.
[light music]
[Pia] Okay.
This is it.
Everyone will believe us, right, that we're in love?
They will. They definitely will.
[romantic music]
- [Pia] Hi. - Oh, Piu.
- Hi Pia, happy birthday. - Hi.
- Hi. Arjun. - Nice to finally see you.
- Likewise. - Great job landing P.
- Thank you. Hey, hi. - [Sahira] Arjun, Sahira.
[Arjun] Hi, how are you?
Come.
[Rhea] He is so hot.
- Oh, my God! - [Dhanraj] Hi, Piu!
Who is this guy?
When we couldn't find him in school,
I thought, hundred percent she's bringing Rudra with her.
Rudra's not in India at the moment.
Besides, this guy is from our school.
Guys, I've never seen him in our school before. Like ever.
Whatever, they look really good together.
- They make such a cute couple. - I know, he's so dreamy.
Pia's boyfriend looks like a prince.
Yeah, he's got a royal vibe.
Looks like he's from the royal family of Jaisalmer or something.
And you were worried about his family.
He's almost royalty.
I don't want "almost."
I want a real prince for my Pia.
Rudra is five years older than Piu.
Delhi has a prince too. Ayaan.
Come on, she's too young.
- [Neelu] Hi. - My baby, happy birthday.
- Happy birthday. - Mom, Dad, this is Arjun, my boyfriend.
- Hi, ma'am. - Hello.
Hi, sir.
Arjun made quite an impression when he joined our school.
He became the debate team captain.
He's a national-level swimmer and a class topper too.
- Wow, that's impressive. Congratulations. - [Arjun] Thank you, sir.
[Rhea] Guys, come on. Let's dance, let's go.
- Sorry, Uncle. - Come on, guys. We have to dance.
- No. - What do you mean no?
- Guys, Arjun doesn't dance. - Why won't he dance?
P, it's your 18th birthday. Of course, he's going to dance. Right, Arjun?
Arjun, you can't do this much for Pia?
Does he even know how to dance?
[party music]
[sighs] One second, Pia.
[upbeat music]
[whooing]
[upbeat music continues]
Woah!
[everyone cheering]
[Pia] Today, for the first time in years,
I feel like believing in the magic of birthday candles again.
And there is only one wish that I really want to make.
That time would stop and everything would remain like this forever.
[Neelu] Pia.
[upbeat music]
[Pia] Oh, never mind.
[Neelu] Pia.
[music stops]
Arjun's father, Dr. Mehta is on the phone.
Beta, you've come here all the way from Noida.
He's worried.
You should have called him. Here, talk to him.
[man 2] He's Dr. Mehta's son?
[woman 4] Isn't he their family doctor?
Seriously? This was your surprise?
- Yeah, Papa? - Why have you kept your phone on silent?
[Neelu] He doesn't belong to our class.
Is this the way you embarrass me?
[Sanjay] What're you doing at the Jaisinghs' place?
Anyway, wait there, I'll come and pick you up.
[woman 5] He's not even from a business family.
[Neelu] You're a Jaisingh. Remember that.
I knew it. She's not into princes, bro, she's into peasants.
[woman 6] Neelu Aunty's worst nightmare.
I feel so bad for her.
[Ayaan] Best party ever. I am so glad I came.
[woman 7] Looks like Arjun…
Why don't you tell me anything nowadays, Arjun?
I'm coming, Papa. I'll come home on my own.
- Wait, listen. Arjun-- - Papa, I said I'm coming.
Just wait… Hello?
[woman 8] Pia could have done way better, babe.
[Neelu] Why has the party stopped, guys?
Yeah, bhaiya. A little ahead. Just check the location, man.
- Yeah, the one like a fort. - Arjun.
- Arjun, please, I'm really sorry. - Yeah, hurry up.
Whatever happened was totally out of line.
You should've been clear before
that the 25K per week includes insulting me
- and my family. - [car honks]
My ride's here. I gotta go.
No. Arjun, please come back inside with me.
- Please, I'm sorry. - Leave me. Let go. Let go, Pia.
- Arjun, no. Please. Please, don't go. - Pia, stop. Okay.
- Arjun, I'm very strong, I won't let you… - Bhaiya, so sorry.
Two minutes. This girl's harassing me. Let me just deal with her.
Don't worry, sir. I totally understand.
Even my missus is a real… firecracker.
Firecracker? What?
[giggles]
God! Arjun, I'm really sorry.
I swear, Mom had no intention of insulting you.
When it comes to me she loses sight of what's right and what's wrong.
- So, am I right or wrong? - [driver] You are 100% right, sir.
Don't lose your confidence like this. You can win this battle.
Bhaiya, please shut it.
No, Madam. No bhaiya. Only Govardhan, please.
[grunts] Arjun, at least, let's go inside and talk.
No, Pia. I'm done with this.
- Okay? I'm leaving. - Oh, no.
- Govardhan, let go. - No, I won't.
No, sir. What's the big hurry, sir?
Look, there are fights in every love affair.
And there is love in every fight you have.
So, try to enjoy both these things to the fullest. Eh?
What's in a car?
One leaves, another arrives.
First, finish what you've started here. Huh?
- Okay madam ji, bye. - Bye.
Govardhan, where are you going? Hey. Govardhan.
- Drive safe, Govardhan ji. - Stop! You can't do this, come back!
See? Even Govardhan ji thought our fake relationship looked real.
You're doing a good job pretending to be my boyfriend.
Ex-boyfriend is what you mean.
At twelve o'clock tonight, this carriage will turn into a pumpkin.
Your contract is over.
[Pia] Actually, there's still two minutes left.
[light romantic music]
[car honks]
- Shit. That's your Dad. - [Pia] Don't worry, I got this.
Look behind, he's coming right here.
- What do I do? - Just be calm. It's fine.
He is here.
- Dad, I-- - Piu, I'm not here to talk to you.
I've seen this in films.
Rich dads walk in with a rifle.
You touch his daughter and he shoots.
Fortunately,
I don't own a rifle. [laughs]
[playful western music]
- What are you doing on Saturday night? - [hesitates] Me?
Dinner with the family? Let's get to know each other.
Sure, sir.
That means you'll have dinner at home?
Yeah. Why? No? You don't want me to?
[phone buzzes]
Hey, sorry, Piu.
I'll have to go. Some delegates have arrived. Yeah? Take care.
- Good night, sir. - [Rajat] Nah, you come with me.
I'll drop you off on the way.
- It's fine. - Bye, Piu. He says bye.
[Pia] Bye.
[playful music]
[whispers] Help.
[Pia laughs]
[music fades out]
[phone buzzes]
[knock on window]
[Pia] Arjun! [knocks on the window]
[clicks tongue] Come on, wake up.
[knock on window]
[knock]
- [whispers] Arjun! - Pia?
[playful music]
What the… Why the hell are you here?
I'm a witch. And this is your worst nightmare.
[cries in pain]
Shit, Pia. What are you doing here? Couldn't you have called me first?
- Actually, my phone is on silent. I-- - [shushes]
Just hear me out first.
Are you willing to renew your contract with me?
- At least, on a weekly basis. - What?
[playful music fades into somber music]
How much money are you going to waste?
Money is the only thing I have to waste.
No cost is too high if it means having Papa at home.
It's only because of you
that we're going to have dinner with Papa like a real family.
I don't know how many months, or even years it's been.
Your dad, by the way, he's very cool.
- We had a great chat in the car. - About what?
Next year's predictions. Fiscal deficits. Budgets.
Of course, that makes sense.
Discussing fiscal deficits over dinner sounds like his absolute dream.
That's why he always wanted a son.
Why? Can't girls discuss these things?
Yeah, of course, they can.
But I don't know if I'm capable of doing it.
Why do you always doubt yourself so much, Pia?
You know…
no one's ever
really taken me seriously in my family.
And in my family,
everyone takes everything a little too seriously.
And that's why I take you seriously.
Services extended.
And for you, 80%, 90, 100% discount.
[Pia] It always comes as a surprise, doesn't it?
When someone takes us seriously.
When our problems become their problems.
I had hired Arjun in order to save my BFF family,
but now I feel like he might be able to save my real family.
[Pia] Look, now we're going to go public.
And we have to convince everyone,
not just online but in the real world that we are in love.
So…
To figure out what real couples in love do,
you're going to ask AI for help now?
[AI] People who are in love,
show their affection by using different love languages.
One, gifts giving.
As in materialistic happiness.
Two, acts of service.
As in devoted, selfless happiness.
Three, words of affirmation.
As in happiness from supportive words of love.
Four, quality time.
As in, just Netflix and no chill.
Five, physical touch.
As in, just chill and no Netflix.
- Yeah. Obviously, physical touch is out. - What? Why?
Because I'm not even your type, remember?
["Nadaaniyan" playing]
["Nadaaniyan" continues]
[music fades out]
[light playful music]
[mouths] It's okay.
[light playful music continues]
That's squid ink pasta.
- Try it. Go on. - Yes, Aunty… ma'am.
[Rajat] So Arjun,
captain of the International Debate Championship team.
Very impressive.
And if you win that,
you'll have most of the world's best colleges
laying out the red carpet for you.
- Right? - Yes, sir.
But my main focus is on getting a law school scholarship.
Dad went to an Ivy League college too, to study law.
Yeah, that was a long time ago.
But I always hoped that I had a son
who would follow in my footsteps.
Graduate from an Ivy League college.
But I guess God had other plans.
Gave me a gorgeous little daughter.
My little sweetheart, right?
[hesitates] Sir, but Pia could go there too.
Of course, but those colleges
don't offer degrees in fashion design, pastry chef training, or things like that.
Unless you have new plans, again.
Rajat, I think we should call our law firm Jaisingh and Daughters from now on.
[Dhanraj laughs] Right, Pia?
[Rajat laughs]
Did what I say sound like a joke to you guys?
Pia, I think you'd make a great lawyer.
She looks very innocent,
but her mind is as sharp as a razor blade.
She only has to read something once and she remembers it perfectly.
Her logic and argument skills are so very sharp that,
that I'm actually quite happy she is not interested in law.
Or else, who knows?
she would have become the captain of the Debate Team instead of me.
Hey. Piu, is that right? Really?
I hope you don't mind me saying this, sir,
but sometimes we underestimate those closest to us.
Somehow we fail to see their strengths.
And spending time with Pia, I've seen her true potential.
And who knows?
She could become the best lawyer in the world.
[light hopeful music]
We were having dinner with Arjun. That's why. Yeah, see you.
- Hi. - Hi.
- Has Arjun left? - Yeah, he just left.
Okay, listen, so, why don't you join the debate team with Arjun?
I feel like I'm already on the debate team.
We spend so much time together that sometimes,
I end up practicing with him.
And what did you both talk about in your last session?
[sharp inhale]
Private healthcare and the morality around it these days.
Is it right to sell vaccines during a pandemic?
Or should they be freely distributed?
- And were you for it or? - And were--
Sorry, go ahead.
Were you for it or against?
- Arjun was against. But I was for it. - You were for it?
- Really? - [Pia hums]
Arguing against it would've been easier.
You would have got moral brownie points, you see. Anyway.
So, what was your argument?
Hot chocolate?
Little bit.
- If you make it. - Okay.
[Pia] I wanted a challenge.
So I argued that the raw materials for vaccines are expensive.
Syringes and serums obviously don't grow on trees.
Not to mention the compensation deserved by the scientists
who have devoted their entire lives
to finding a cure for the virus in such a short time.
if the government or some charitable trust can cover these costs,
we can distribute the vaccines to the public for free.
Otherwise, pharmaceutical companies will go bankrupt
and no one will ever want to invest in finding the cures for such diseases.
Honestly, it's really the only sustainable way
to fund and incentivize scientific develop… ment.
[light hopeful music]
- What? - Was that my baby princess arguing there?
How good were you! Look at the way you argued.
You kept it so balanced and nuanced throughout.
You know, you should join the debate team.
I see a young, budding lawyer.
- Really? - [Rajat] Really.
You're a chip off the old block, it's in your blood.
Don't you think your dadu, for the first time, has made some sense?
[Rajat] I think it's time we change the name "Jaisingh and Sons".
[woman 9] Excuse me, sir?
- Sorry, tell the driver he can leave. - Sure.
[Rajat] Yeah? Thank you.
Papa's going to stay home tonight.
[hopeful music]
[Rajat] P, I am excited!
Come. My princess.
[Rajat] So proud of you.
[knock on door]
- [Pia] Arjun, come out! - What is wrong with you, Pia?
I have to join the debate team somehow and you're the only one who can help me.
Getting on the debate team is not a cakewalk, Pia.
It needs focus and hard work.
And the last thing I need at this point is to get distracted
because I'm training you.
And your attention span. My God! It doesn't last a reel.
- How're you-- [cries in pain] - I thought you believed in me.
You gave me a glowing review yesterday.
Yeah. It was all made up. Just like our relationship.
[Pia] You! [grunts]
[playful music fades into romantic music]
Arjun!
Mumma, I swear, if you knocked just once before coming in,
I think I would die of shock.
Please talk to me with some respect. And to Pia too.
Actually, ma'am,
maybe Arjun is right about me.
I'll never be able to get into the debate team.
Pia, you can achieve anything you put your mind to.
Please don't underestimate yourself.
Arjuna, you are going to train Pia.
And that's final.
The International Debate Championship is being held in two months.
- Ma. How am I-- - Two months is a long time.
[playful music]
By the way, how much will you keep lifting?
The girls clearly don't care.
Not girls, bro. The girl doesn't seem to care.
But don't forget, the Nandas always get what they want.
Cars, bikes, and chicks.
I'll get Pia too.
Arjun is a nobody.
Ayaan, we're living in 2024.
This toxic mindset needs to go.
There's a huge difference between cars and girls.
You have a good thing going. Don't lose it.
[Veer] Just focus on Sahira.
[Ayaan] Why worry about Sahira? She's not going anywhere.
I just need to cut Arjun down to size.
[dramatic music]
[party music]
- [Sahira] Hi, Pia. - [Pia] Hi.
[Rhea] We've been waiting since forever.
[Veer] What's up, Arjun?
- [Sahira] Hi, Arjun. - [Veer] Hi, Pia.
- [Arjun] Hi, Sahira. - [Pia] Hey.
[Sahira] First of all, welcome to the family, Arjun.
- Both of you all look so cute together. - Thank you, guys.
Welcome, Arjun.
[Sahira] And guys, we have some news.
Ayaan and I are finally, officially dating each other.
I knew it. This was just meant to happen.
But I mean, come on, guys. Even I called this one.
But why didn't you tell us about it?
I thought I'll tell you guys about it tonight.
Excuse me, sir. Still or sparkling water?
Not bottled water, just plain water is fine. That's all.
We only serve bottled water, sir.
Oh, well, in that case,
some room temperature water for me, and Pia will have…
I'll have a--
Sparkling water, four cubes of ice, a drizzle of lime, and some sea salt.
Wow.
That order was so detailed, it sounded like a mocktail to me.
Tacky, Arjun.
By now, you should know about Pia's taste.
I mean, we all admit that she has really bad taste,
but we don't judge. Do we?
Guys, what difference does it make? Sparking, still, who cares?
What matters is, Arjun is now dating our best friend.
And we still don't know anything about Arjun.
True.
No more waiting. Tell us everything about yourself.
Yeah, tell us everything. You can open up to us. It's a safe space.
But I'm an open book.
Mom's a teacher Dad's a doctor.
And the three of us live together in Noida.
Not Noida, bro. Nyodda.
[party music mixed with somber]
So Arjun, what brought you to Falcon High?
A 100% scholarship.
- Wow! - That's very impressive.
There were a couple of options, but since Ma was here,
- we chose Falcon High in the end. - Chose it, huh?
[Ayaan] You?
I thought the school has a list of charity initiatives
and you must have topped that.
Isn't that how you got in? No?
Seriously, Ayaan?
I was just kidding, guys. He is a debate champion, I know.
Arjun, you must have a social media account or some page you're on?
Because we tried so hard to stalk you online, we couldn't find a thing.
[Veer] And tell me something, Arjun.
Pia is so clearly out of your league. How did you manage to get her?
[Ayaan] Hey, I know how he got her.
They must have had some competition in his village.
- "How to trap a rich girl in 10 days." - [Veer] I'm sorry. Dude, is this true?
Just channeling my inner Nyodda energy.
Okay, this last question is for all of you.
Let's not target Arjun, guys. Enough of that already.
Whoever answers this question, gets a free shot on me.
Here's the question.
Do you really think that Arjun Mehta deserves a girl like Pia Jaisingh?
Or just like school,
Pia's doing some charity work out of pity?
Come on, guys, tell me the answer.
Tell me, does the Prince of Noida deserve someone like Pia Jaisingh?
- Does he deserve her, Sahira-- - Shut the hell up, Ayaan!
Enough of this crap.
Who the hell are you to judge anyone?
And where do you get off saying such idiotic things?
In this day and age, you think you can disguise
your elitism and classism by using humor?
I feel sorry for you.
Now listen to me very carefully, all of you.
This is the last time you're getting away with insulting Arjun.
If anything like this ever happens again,
then our gang will finally, once and for all, split apart.
Are we clear?
[party music continues in the background]
Good.
Come on, Arjun.
- Ayaan, say, you're sorry. - [Ayaan] For what?
- Come on, Arjun! - [Veer] What are you doing?
[Sahira] Pia, listen… please.
[music fades out]
[Pia] I hope I didn't get too carried away?
Papa always says that, when you can't control your temper anymore,
then just have some kulfi.
But not one. At least, two.
It helps you calm down from inside.
I think you might need three.
Okay, tell me something.
Do you really think for my sake,
you could go to the extent of breaking up with your childhood best friends?
At some point in life, you have to take a stand for what you think is right.
Then, it's time I took a stand for you too.
I'm going to help you get into the debate team, Pia.
Wow!
You're going to give up your goals and train me?
Why?
Because you're my first and only friend.
Look at you, my green flag.
You know, I've realized,
it doesn't matter
who's with you for your biggest celebrations,
or who is with you during some of the most heartbreaking moments
you'll ever go through in life.
All that really matters
is the person standing by your side after it's all over.
Look, it's all over, we're both still here.
[light music]
[Arjun] Yeah.
[Pia] And suddenly, Arjun and I stopped fighting with one another
and began fighting for each other.
Sure, he was my fake boyfriend,
but maybe our friendship had now become real.
[crowd cheering]
- What's the score? - [sharp breath]
[sighs] I wasn't really watching the match.
Then?
Mrs. Braganza's been hounding me, I have to submit my college application.
[Arjun hums]
- So where are you planning to go? - Definitely, London!
- Have you applied already? - Of course.
National Law College. [sighs and clicks tongue]
Arjun.
Instead of trying for the best colleges in the world
why are you applying to a college in Haryana?
I know that it's a really excellent university,
but an Ivy League or Oxbridge education is life-changing.
You'll have a whole other level of exposure there,
I don't think you understand.
Let me explain it to you. Come.
[light music]
[Pia exclaims]
[Pia] Oh, my God!
Arjun, what is this?
This is my vision board.
I agreed to go as your fake date
because I'm saving up money to start my dream app called Quick Kanoon.
My swimming will get me a full scholarship to the National Law College,
and I don't want a single penny to come out
of my parent's pockets for my education.
So,
I'm going to top every semester, get the best internship,
and in my final year, thanks to campus placements, I'll get a job.
Over there I'll earn lots of money and build a network.
And then, the main goal. My passion project. Quick Kanoon.
An app that connects the common people with the country's best lawyers.
Well, thank you. Right after that, I'll get VC funding.
And then, I'll sell it to Google for millions of dollars.
Ma and Papa can finally retire in peace.
They've worked hard for so many years, Pia.
I want them to have the best life possible.
[hums]
[light music continues]
What are you looking at?
[clicks tongue] Does your vision board have
friends, life,
and…
maybe love, time for things like that?
- [hesitates] - [mock hesitates]
[hums]
[light music]
If you get some time off from your daily goals, then,
think about it.
- [music fades out] - [door opens and closes]
[light hopeful music]
Okay guys, here comes Pia Jaisingh.
["Ishq Mein" playing]
["Ishq Mein" continues]
- Pia, you're up. - [everyone] Come on, Pia. Come on!
Aww, Pia, what happened? You are scared?
You should be.
- [grunts] - [snickers]
[breathing heavily]
Pia, listen to me.
If you look a bully straight in the eye, he won't be able to handle it.
Don't be afraid, Pia.
Those who try to pull you down are the once who are weak themselves.
Pia, the only way to win is by refusing to back down before them.
Come on, you got this.
["Ishq Mein" resumes]
[bell dings]
["Ishq Mein" continues]
[music fades out]
[Nandini] Congratulations, Pia.
Listen, Sanjay is a very good cook.
Food looks amazing. Thank you so much.
[Sanjay and Nandini] Cheers.
[clears throat] So, are the two of you just friends or you know,
- something more? - [clicks tongue] Papa!
He's just joking. You don't have to answer that.
I'm sorry.
No, it's okay, Uncle.
Arjun is a friend of mine.
In fact, nowadays, it feels like he's the very best friend I have.
Unlike Arjun, since I was a kid, I've had a lot of friends,
But I've never met someone like him before.
He's still very busy, of course.
But now, he's learned to make a little bit of space for his friends.
The thing is, we've always been very protective of him.
A little too much, in fact.
He was born in the seventh month. He was a premature baby.
Sanjay was very busy in the emergency ward
and I was all alone that night when I delivered him.
After that, we decided not to miss anything in Arjun's life,
not even a single moment, ever again.
[light music]
Both of you must have sacrificed so much for Arjun's sake, right?
Nothing we've done for him is a sacrifice.
This is what you call parenting.
Children are always a parent's responsibility.
Arjun always comes first.
[light music continues]
[hums] So now tell me, "I-D-K", what does that mean?
Ma'am, "I Don't Know."
Even you don't know? Who made you a prefect?
Ma'am, you did.
- [Veer] Ma'am, Arjun. - Hi, ma'am.
Oh, hello Arjun, glad you're here,
otherwise, I would have to TTYL.
"Talk To You Later?" Actually, it isn't used in this context, Ma'am.
WTF?
I spend hours sitting here, trying to learn this wretched lingo,
and still… [whimpers]
Ma'am, did you just say WTF?
WTF. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday?
Anyway, Arjun,
I called you here especially to talk about your future plans.
You've applied to the National Law College
on the basis of a swimming scholarship?
[Arjun] Yes, ma'am.
I'm not planning to go abroad for my studies, ma'am.
Arjun,
if you're making a decision based on finances,
then we think that you deserve
this year's Albright Sports Scholarship for your efforts.
- The Albright Scholarship? - [Braganza] Yes.
You can apply to any university in the UK.
And it's a full three-year paid scholarship, Arjun.
All expenses paid.
Living, eating, drinking. Not that kind of drinking, of course.
But you know what I mean, Arjun. There's no catch.
I mean, India is great.
But we feel specifically in your case,
the student programs there would better suit you.
[Braganza hums in question]
So, I can apply anywhere in the UK?
Of course, anywhere. Where would you like to study?
London! Or somewhere near London.
Okay. Near London then, okay.
So my assistants and our campus guidance counselor
will be in touch with you about you know, the application process.
And I look forward to reading your essay.
- LOL. - LOL?
- Lots of love. - Ah!
Now, FU.
"Free Up" the chair. For the next student.
Oh.
Right, okay.
[Neelu] Oh, Rudra called. He's coming for Diwali.
[Pia] Yeah, I know. He messaged me too.
[clicks tongue] And Mom,
Rhea and Sahira have already decided on their Diwali outfits,
I'm the only one left.
Look. Gorgeous.
White? Are you sure it'll look good on me?
You'll look gorgeous, as always.
You look good in every color. [blows kiss]
You know before marriage, when I was an interior designer,
I used to wear a lot of colors, but when your father and I started dating,
he loved me in white.
He was like, "Neelu, you look the prettiest in it."
- Mumma… - Huh?
Will you and Papa ever be…?
I'd accepted things for what they were.
But now again, I don't know why it feels like,
it could be…
Maybe we could be a family again?
[light music]
[Sanjay] Hello, my dear, Happy Diwali.
Happy Diwali.
There you go. Should I have the rest?
[Arjun] Ma? Papa?
Oh, wow. My son looks so handsome tonight.
[Sanjay] Yeah, and come home soon, don't forget,
the debate championship is tomorrow.
Mom, Pia, and you have an early morning flight to Mumbai, okay?
Of course, Dad. I'm never late.
- [sighs] Am I looking alright? - Of course.
You take after your father, after all. You're looking great.
Pia will think so too, right?
Absolutely. Now go, don't be late.
[sighs] Okay, bye.
- [light music] - [Nandini laughs]
[Rajat] I'll join you. You guys start. Sit down.
[Neelu] Sit down and play. Come. Hurry up!
- [Arjun] Hello, sir. - [Neelu] Come on!
- Happy Diwali. Looking nice. - Happy Diwali. Thank you, sir.
- Happy Diwali, Aunty. - Happy Diwali.
- Looking for Piu? - Yes.
- She's right there at the bar. - Okay.
- Thank you, sir. - Yeah. Have fun.
[light Indian music]
You know what? White is something that suits you so well.
You look good.
- [Pia] Sahira, please call Arjun. - Thank you.
[Pia] I've left my phone in my room.
Piu, chill out. He must be on his way.
He's probably just, like, fashionably late or something.
- Hi. - Hi, Arjun.
- [Sahira] Hi Arjun. - Hello.
[Veer] Whoa!
Where were you? Why did you show up so late, Arjun?
Why can't you ever be on time?
[light Indian music continues]
[sighs]
- Happy Diwali, Pia. - Happy Diwali.
You're looking very happy.
And very beautiful.
Wow! A direct compliment?
I think you're flirting with me, Mehta.
Have you ever heard them say,
that Diwali is the festival of new beginnings.
[hums]
Look, we've taken plenty of fake photos.
So today,
for the first time, let's take a real one.
[light music]
This photo is just for us.
[light music continues]
[light fuse clicks]
[Rajat singing a verse on microphone]
["Tirkit Dhoom" playing]
Go, Rudra!
["Tirkit Dhoom" continues]
Rudra is here.
[music stops and everyone cheers]
["Tirkit Dhoom" resumes]
Pia, look, it's getting late.
- Our competition is tomorrow. - No! Just stay!
- We have a flight in the morning. - Please, Arjun.
["Tirkit Dhoom" continues]
[somber tune while the party music fades]
[music fades out]
[light somber music]
[Neelu] Your daughter read the message!
What must she be thinking?
When did you think you were going to tell us?
All this time I felt
that maybe you're going through some sort of midlife crisis.
That you'll come to your senses and come back home.
But you have gone and got that waitress pregnant!
Just shut up! Shut up! I've had enough of you!
You don't know the whole story.
You should really think before you speak. You don't know anything about her.
She was there for me when you weren't there, Neelu.
[Neelu] Why was she there for a married man?
Has she no self-respect?
I never told her that I was a married man.
The minute she found out, she wanted to break up.
But I love her, Neelu. I love her.
And I just couldn't let her go.
[somber music continues]
You just couldn't let her go?
But letting go of 24 years of marriage was easy for you?
- [phone buzzing] - All these years, I've been blaming her
when you're the one to blame for everything, Rajat. Like always.
[Rajat] Yeah, of course. And for Pia's sake, stop screaming, please.
[Neelu] If you cared even a little bit for your daughter,
you wouldn't have let this family fall apart!
Can you not shout, please? Piu can hear!
- You don't shout! - [Rajat] I can't help it.
It's just impossible to talk to you without screaming.
[Neelu] I don't want to live in this unhappy marriage, Rajat!
[Rajat] Then walk out, get out of my life!
[Neelu] You can walk out too! You have walked out!
You broke up my family.
So keep your accusations to yourself.
I told you a thousand times,
we don't need to try for another child anymore.
But no!
You tried cycle after cycle of IVF.
[Rajat] And then what? The same hope. The same disappointment.
You were never able to see what you already had.
You kept chasing the one thing you didn't have.
I kept chasing?
You were chasing it too.
I was busy working for my family! Damn it!
Not pining for a son!
Really? Even today, the entire Jaisingh family has an obsession.
They want a boy.
Take your father, for instance.
Even now,
he never misses an opportunity
to use sarcasm and silence to remind me every day
that I failed to give you the son you always wanted.
I'm not Dhanraj Jaisingh, Neelu!
Get that in your head!
[Pia] That's what you think, Papa.
Until two days ago, weren't you convinced,
that I could never be a lawyer?
That I'm not good enough to take over Jaisingh and Sons?
- Piu, It's not about you-- - No.
It's not about you, sweetheart.
What is going on in this family?
Will we ever be okay?
Sweetheart…
please try and understand.
Your mother tried the best she could.
I tried my best too.
But sadly, the two of us could never seem to find ourselves on the same page.
I don't think this is going to work.
Please understand.
Divorce is the only option.
No!
Piu, don't worry, everything will be all right.
[tense music]
Are you really going to marry that woman?
Piu, you know she's going to have a baby. She's pregnant.
I can't leave her in her condition. It wouldn't be right.
Is it because you think it could be a boy?
- No, P-- - No, Piu.
[low somber tune]
I blamed myself.
All these years, I thought that the two of you
were fighting because of me.
I've spent my entire life just waiting for your approval.
Enough! There's been too much fighting in this family.
Divorce is the right decision.
Is it the right decision or the convenient decision?
Because of you, I've never had any serious ambitions.
All I did was underestimate myself.
And sadly, the adults in this house
want all the respect that comes with age but they forget how to behave like adults!
Stop, Piu!
[music stops]
You're talking to your grandfather.
Where on earth did you learn to treat your elders this way?
From your mother or from that new boyfriend of yours?
Well, definitely not from you!
When have you ever been home to teach me anything?!
[somber music]
I don't believe this, Piu.
Never in my wildest dreams did I think that my daughter,
who I love more than anything in the whole wide world
would ever talk to me this way.
The boy was right.
You can definitely become a lawyer.
But not in my firm.
[somber music continues]
All your actions say just one thing to me, Papa.
The only person you love is yourself.
You've given me everything I could ever want in life,
This house, every year a new car,
these fancy clothes, the world's best education.
But never a father's love.
I really hope you find it in yourself to love someone else.
For the sake of your new wife and for your new baby.
[somber music continues]
I've decided I'm going to stay with Mumma.
I won't waste the next 24 years of your life.
[somber music continues]
- [music fades out] - [faint firecrackers banging]
[Neelu] Ma.
P, listen to me.
I know everything seems really hard right now,
but it'll get better with time.
Really, it will.
And we promise, we won't let anyone find out about this.
Yeah, we got you.
Pia? Rudra just called.
Rani Priyanjali wants to meet us. We have to leave today.
We'll go now. Call us if you need anything.
[Sahira] We love you so much!
- [Pia hums] - [Sahira blows kiss]
- [Sahira] Come. - Bye, Aunty.
Bye. Bye, beta. [blows kiss]
[light music]
I had no idea
that you were blaming yourself for the problems Rajat and I were having.
This is not your fault.
I've made a lot of mistakes.
I was only concerned with what people would think,
how to maintain our status in society, how to impress them.
I never thought about myself.
What do I want? What are my ambitions? What are my goals?
I had no control over my life.
That's why I was always trying to control yours.
But today, I know
that your ambitions, your goals, your dreams, are only yours.
Always do what's best for you.
Sweetie, the next few days are going to be very difficult.
Your life is going to change a lot.
But Mumma's there.
If things go wrong in life, then start all over again, with courage.
Never lose hope, ever.
I have full faith in you.
I know you're very strong.
I'll make everything all right.
I'll fix it for us.
[blows kiss] I love you so much.
You know that.
Arjun messaged and called twice.
Yeah, Arjun has no idea that Pia broke her phone.
But we can't tell him anything.
- We just made a promise to Pia. - Okay.
Yeah, that seems right.
[man 3] We've got this. We have to win this no matter what.
[woman 10] But guys, where is Pia?
[indistinct chatter]
[man 4] Boys, come on. Go in.
[on phone] The number you have called is currently switched off…
[somber sarangi music]
[traditional Indian light music]
[Priyanjali] It's been a month since we opened up our summer palace to tourists.
So all this music, dance, and these photo sessions go on all day long.
Who would've thought that after the death of His Highness,
this palace would still be so full of life?
Everyone thinks that there's no life without a man.
But the truth is exactly the opposite.
Your life has only just begun.
Focus on yourself, Neelu.
[Rudra] I absolutely agree.
Neelu Aunty, you're one of the strongest women I know.
And you've raised a strong one too.
I was thinking Dadi sa, why not let Neelu Aunty
- handle the palace renovations? - Me?
[Rudra] You're an interior designer.
You've designed all the offices owned by Jaisingh and Sons,
with such class and beauty.
It would truly be our honor.
[light music]
[Aakash] Come on, man.
- Guys… - [Aakash] Go.
Of course…
[mocking Arjun by singing "Tirkit Dhoom"]
Pia was with Rudra last night, right?
She must be really tired.
Long, long night they must have had.
Aakash, come on, bro. Just leave him alone.
[light somber music]
Let's go.
[man 5] The royal family thanks the press and guests
for joining us today for the palace tour.
We will proceed towards the Hawa Mahal.
So, what are you planning to do?
Is it still fashion design or something new?
I've decided I'm going to study law.
Law? Really?
I want to become a bigger lawyer than Papa and Dadu.
If Jaisingh and Sons won't hire me, I'll start Pia Jaisingh and Co.
You're all grown up.
I've had to.
Life forcibly pushed me into adulting.
Well, adulting suits you.
Pia, if there is anything you need at all, let me know.
This isn't help. I'm offering support.
Thank you.
[indistinct chatter]
Hi.
[anchor] Good evening everyone…
- [Nandini] Have you handed your phones in? - [man 6] Arjun, phone.
- Yes, sir. - [man 7] Yes.
[Nandini] Arjun. Phone.
[anchor] …for the first time ever.
All participants are requested to take their respective seats.
- [anchor] And let's begin. - Guys, listen.
When they are talking, listen carefully.
- Okay? All the best. - [all] Okay, sir. Thank you, sir.
[indistinct chatter]
[light music]
This is for you.
I heard about what happened to your phone.
Rudra, sorry, I can't accept this gift.
Don't call it a gift.
It's a token of love sent by Dadi sa.
She thought you might like it, if I gave it to you.
[hesitates]
Don't worry, you won't miss your old phone even for a moment.
With Neelu Aunty's help,
your SIM card and all your contacts have been loaded onto it.
It's as good as old.
Thank you so much again, Rudra.
That's honestly very sweet of Her Highness.
There's so much that's happened since last night,
I totally forgot about my phone.
Actually, I was supposed to be in Mumbai today
for the debate championship.
I am so sorry, I need to call Arjun.
And therefore, democracy ensures innovation and progress.
So, what does the opposition have to say about this?
[hesitates]
Yeah.
[hesitates] I feel that…
We feel that…
I think you're flirting with me, Mehta.
[Pia laughs]
[somber music]
[Aakash] Pia was with Rudra last night, right?
She must be really tired.
Long, long night they must have had. [Aakash laughs]
[man 8] Come on, bro. Just leave him alone.
[somber music continues]
[bell dings]
And that was the buzzer. Time is up.
[announcer] And the winning team.
Ramneek Botswald and contingent.
[crowd claps]
Second place, Arjun Mehta and contingent.
Congratulations!
- [crowd claps] - [somber music]
Shit. I still haven't told Arjun anything.
Switch on!
[somber music continues]
[notification pings]
[dramatic music]
SAHIRA - WHAT ARE THESE PHOTOS… ARE YOU OKAY?
[dramatic music continues]
[everyone cheers and claps]
Looks like the real trophy is with Pia.
Look at this.
Pia Jaisingh and Rudra Pratap Singh.
A fairytale come true.
What do you guys think? Nice, right? I like that couple.
What happened? You had plenty to say before, Mehta.
Why are you quiet now?
Who's the dumbass little weasel now?
- Arjun! - [Aakash] You'll do nothing.
You came second here and you're coming second there too.
[laughs]
[tense music]
- [Nandini] Arjun? - What!
I lost, Ma.
I got distracted.
For the first time in my life, I got distracted.
And look what happened.
Why did we change schools, Ma?
I was better off in a boys' school, right?
Arjun… [sighs]
[somber music]
[footsteps approaching]
[Rudra] Pia, Her Highness is waiting for you.
What happened?
[somber music]
Your problems are my problems.
Please don't worry about these. I'll sort it out.
You won't see these photos anymore.
[somber music continues]
Arjun!
Wait a minute. Just hear me out, please.
Arjun, I know you're upset that I didn't come with you to Mumbai.
Why are you reacting before you know the whole story?
Arjun, please, you don't know what happened on Diwali night.
Enough, Pia! Shut up!
[indistinct chatter]
I've had enough of your bullshit!
Your dad was right.
You don't have the focus to make it, you can't be a lawyer.
I'm such an idiot. I believed in you.
I prioritized you. And what did you do?
You shut your phone off and disappeared. You ghosted me, man.
Arjun, it's not like that, please, just listen to me for--
Go and try this bullshit with Rudra, Pia. Spare me, please!
Rudra is nothing but a family friend.
Really? Family friend?
It didn't seem like that in the photographs.
Unless you're fake-dating him as well?
Like you did with me?
[crowd murmurs]
What?
So, do you pay him every week?
Or does he pay you?
[dramatic tense music]
That's right, everyone.
I was paid 25,000 rupees every week to pretend to be her boyfriend.
Oh, shit! Oh, my God!
[dramatic tense music continues]
Arjun, what are you doing?
Everyone's watching. Can you show some respect?
What respect, Veer?
She hired me because she wanted validation from you guys.
You and your amazing gang of friends,
where everything is fake!
[dramatic tense music continues]
I knew it.
There's no way there could be anything between Pia and this bloody loser. Huh?
It's all, fake.
[crowd whoos]
You're going to teach me about real and fake? Bloody phony!
Ayaan used to message Pia all the time.
And he messages many other girls right behind your back.
He's a cheater and a repeat offender.
Let me give you a recap.
Pia hired me as her boyfriend
so that her thin-skinned, ultrasensitive BFFs would take her back.
And most importantly,
so that this phony Ayaan would stop harassing her.
- Just back off, man. - [Ayaan grunts]
[crowd murmurs]
[dramatic tense music continues]
You may have had to pay for a fake boyfriend, Pia,
but you got your fake friends for free.
[dramatic tense music continues]
[dramatic tense music continues with no dialogues]
[music fades out]
[light guitar music]
["Galatfehmi" playing]
["Galatfehmi" continues]
[music fades out]
Sahira, why have you blocked me?
How could you believe what Arjun said to you?
He lied to you. You're smarter than that.
Please stop it, Ayaan! What are you doing?
I may be emotional but I'm not a pushover
who you can exploit whenever you feel like it.
I finally see that you were never worthy of my love.
Ma'am, why did you reject my application?
Because I lost the debate championship?
[Braganza] Not at all, Arjun.
We'd like you to rewrite your essay and submit it once again.
We just can't submit your application
when you've written such an aggressive essay.
I hope you understand.
No, ma'am. I am what I am.
I don't want to change myself to please anyone.
I still have my self-respect.
Arjun, if you make a few minor tweaks and changes to your essay
and submit it to them again
your self-respect will still remain intact.
Okay?
And if you are not going to change yourself,
then life is going to do it for you.
Trust me on that.
Arjun,
you have such a promising life.
Please don't ruin it over such a small issue.
YOLO.
- You Only Live Once. - This time you're right, ma'am.
Exactly. This time I'm right.
["Galatfehmi" resumes]
[music fades out]
[Pia] Arjun,
you were right and I was the biggest fool.
Because I began to have real expectations,
from a fake boyfriend that I hired.
I must say you're an incredible actor.
You convinced everyone that you were my boyfriend.
[scoffs] Including me.
You turned out to be a red flag, after all.
You know, I am glad this happened.
Imagine being stuck with someone
who can't trust me, nor communicate with me.
And who has so little patience,
that he won't even give someone an opportunity to explain themselves.
[light somber music]
[Pia] This time, let's make a deal to never meet again.
With a 100% discount from me.
And there won't be anything fake in it.
[music fades out]
[Nandini] Arjun,
you need to understand the difference between ego and self-respect.
What you did was very wrong.
It's not about ego or about self-respect.
Wait a minute.
How do you know about this?
Did you read my letter?
Are there any boundaries in this house or not? That's not cool, Ma!
What's not cool, Arjun, is that you have broken Pia's heart.
What's not cool is that you broke her trust.
What's not cool is you insulted Pia in front of everyone.
What's not cool is that you never share your emotions with anyone.
What's not cool is that your generation has this idea
that by sharing your feelings and emotions,
you're displaying some kind of weakness.
- Ma, be on my side for once. - I'm always on your side, Arjun.
How can you even doubt that?
I mean, you're clearly not, Ma. How could you read my letter?
That's not cool! It's my private stuff!
There's no privacy between a mother and a son.
Well, there should be!
- I deserve to have my own personal space! - Hey, time out, Arjun!
Go outside. Now!
Are you okay?
I'll talk to him.
[exhales]
[Sanjay exclaims]
Kulfi with Falooda. So good.
[moans]
So tomorrow's the last day of school? Bonfire Night?
You're going, right?
You're a carbon copy of me.
So much anger in you and nowhere to vent it out.
Okay, then.
Tell me all the things that are bothering you.
You know, I could never dream of doing this with my father.
I was too afraid of him.
If only he had let me vent my frustrations at least once.
[light music]
Shall I tell you something?
I hated Falooda.
But your Mom and I would go for a walk every night after work.
And we'd share a kulfi.
Let me guess. She loved Falooda.
[laughs]
But Papa, you made so many sacrifices for Ma--
Love.
The one thing about them that irritates you the most,
ends up being the one thing you can't live without.
And you don't even realize it.
[light music continues]
Tell me the truth.
Pia and you have broken up, right?
That's why she hasn't come around recently?
Whatever you and Pia had,
didn't sit well with me, at first.
We're very different from them.
But then I saw
that your being different is a beautiful thing.
Look, everyone's heard the story of Romeo and Juliet. Right?
But did you know that there was someone else
who was actually Romeo's first love?
Rosaline.
And if Rosaline had never come into Romeo's life,
he would have never met his Juliet.
Love can happen twice in life.
Maybe it could happen even three times.
And sometimes, it happens multiple times.
But unlike Rosaline, a Juliet comes along only once in a lifetime.
Now you have to decide
if Pia is your Rosaline, who you can let go of.
Or your Juliet,
who you're ready to fight hard for,
live for and die for.
[hopeful music]
Come on.
Let's go.
[music fades out]
I blew it, Papa. [sniffles]
[light music]
I spoke to her very rudely that day.
She doesn't even want to see my face again.
I've made a huge mistake, Papa.
It's not a mistake, you're young and foolish.
And a love that has no place for youthful foolishness,
where's the fun in that? Hmm?
[whimpers]
It's like having Kulfi without Falooda.
[voice breaking] Cheesy.
Made you smile.
So, relationships have to be prioritized.
You have to work on them every day.
They require a vision board as well.
So, in the middle of life's big goals and all your great achievements,
make sure you don't neglect this area of your life.
[hopeful music]
- I love you, Papa. - [blows kiss] I love you, son.
Everything will be fine.
[Sanjay] Oh, shit! We didn't get a Kulfi for your mom.
Hope she doesn't get mad.
[Nandini] Arjun!
You didn't even tell us this. I'm so proud of you. I love you.
What didn't I tell you?
Arjun!
You've been accepted into UK's top university.
And they're giving you a full sports scholarship.
Can you believe it? [laughs] ITTTD.
IIT Delhi?
Arjun! I-T-T-T-D. It's The Time To Disco.
[laughs]
Wow, champ. When did you resubmit your essay?
- I have no clue, Papa. - Pia did, on his behalf.
And I'm so happy, Arjun.
You took my advice seriously and re-wrote the essay. Good boy.
Has Pia got admission in the UK as well?
Yeah. But unfortunately, she's not accepting it.
I mean, Pia's not going anymore.
Why?
Because of her family situation.
[Braganza] Oh?
I'm so sorry. I thought that you all knew about it.
Pia's parents are getting a divorce and that's why she's changed her mind.
[somber music]
[Nandini] Arjun…
[on phone] The number you have called is currently switched off--
[on phone] The number you have called is currently--
[somber music continues]
Sahira, wait.
Don't cut my call.
[music fades out]
[indistinct chatter]
[singing "Nadaaniyan"]
[crowd cheers and claps]
[stops singing]
P, this one's for you.
[crowd murmur]
[light music]
I know that I have a lot of red flags
but today, I have no argument, no theory,
no justification to present in my defense.
It's just me here.
Your green flag. Here to ask for your forgiveness.
[no music]
You really hurt me, Arjun.
I really thought you were different but,
you turned out to be just like everyone else.
[hesitates] No, Pia, please.
- Pia, I'm sorry. - Arjun, Just let me go.
- Pia, wait. Pia, listen to me-- - Arjun. Please just let me go.
- No, Pia, please. - Arjun, please.
No. Not again.
I was an idiot.
I can't believe I let go of what we had so damn easily.
You see, I never realized
that though are dating was fake,
the feelings I was beginning to have for you,
they weren't fake at all.
What's fake is that till now
I have managed to hide my true feelings from you.
What's fake is that I haven't been able to tell you
that I felt really jealous
when I saw those photos of you and Rudra.
How can I tell if this is real or fake?
Because right now, in this moment,
I'm willing to give up everything for you.
In a heartbeat.
And I won't regret it.
[Arjun sighs]
The Pia Jaisingh, you're my one and only Juliet.
[light romantic music]
[Arjun] Love is like magic.
And you are magic.
That magic, without which, my life would be empty.
That magic, without which, I've lived till now, but I can't anymore.
I guess what I'm trying to say,
rather badly,
is that Pia Jaisingh,
I love you.
And no matter how stupid, idiotic, and annoying I am,
I'm not being fake right now.
So, please take me back.
Take you back?
But when were you ever mine for me to take you back?
Your eyes are full of tears and still so much attitude?
At least, admit that you feel something, Pia.
I feel a lot of things, Arjun! I'm not some AI robot, you know!
Then please say something because my knees are starting to hurt.
What do I say to you?
That you're such a huge drama queen?
You know how I feel about you.
You also know what all of this means to me.
You really hurt me, Arjun.
I told myself that I would never forgive you.
That I'll never talk to you again. [sniffles]
But when I see you, I forget everything.
There's nothing magic about me.
I'm just magic when I'm with you. [sniffles]
I guess what I'm trying to say,
rather badly…
is that I love you, Arjun Mehta.
And no matter how stupid, idiotic and annoying you are…
so am I.
Whatever you may be, I am too.
[uplifting romantic music]
Just a second.
- [cries in pain] - [crowd laughs]
Now, this feels right.
[indistinct conversations]
[uplifting romantic music]
[music fades out]
[Pia] And that's when I realized
that you can end up meeting the right person
for all the wrong reasons.
And when the right person truly stands by you,
then adulting doesn't seem so impossible.
What now?
I've borrowed Arjun's dreams, and he's borrowed mine.
He's going to London and I'm going to a law school here.
There's going to be a distance of 6,000 km between us.
I hope we do it right.
It's like Arjun's dad says,
"Relationships have their own vision board.
If you want it, you have to work for it."
But we should always keep a little room for mistakes.
After all, if you can't make a few mistakes when you're in love,
[laughs] then where's the fun in that?
[romantic music]
[romantic music continues]
ARJUN BETA, SENDING THE RECIPE OF POTATO AND CAULIFLOWER CURRY
[music fades out]