'Favourite place - My house. Favourite person. - My mom.'
'Your favourite place?'
'My home.'
"You are the auspicious one,"
"the bestower of all desires, the refuge of all."
"You possess supreme wisdom and beauty."
"Salutations to You, the power divine."
Sir, put out your right hand.
"Hail Goddess Bhadrakali, the One who brings victory and joy."
Now, focus your mind on whatever desire you hold,
make a firm resolve,
and then drink this water.
"The consort of Lord Shiva, Goddess Durga! Salutations to You!"
Hey, why are you getting up? The puja hasn't concluded yet.
Take a seat.
Take this flower
and offer it to Lord Agni in the sacred fire.
"Hail Goddess Bhadrakali, the One who brings victory and joy."
Let's begin the veneration now.
"The consort of Lord Shiva, Goddess Durga! Salutations to You!"
'Your favourite person?'
'My mother.'
Please take a seat.
Greetings, sir.
Is everything alright?
Yes, ma'am. It was a wise decision
to hold this prayer ceremony for Mr Aryavardhan's
long life and well-being.
The Goddess
shall bless my Arya for this.
I don't need anything else.
Don't worry.
Where's the offering for the Goddess?
Once the prayers are done,
we'll present the offering to the Goddess.
We'll perform the veneration after that.
But we'll begin the veneration only after Arya arrives.
As you wish.
Ask Mansi to bring the offering. - Yes, ma'am.
"The consort of Lord Shiva, Goddess Durga! Salutations to You!"
What's in it? - It's cow urine.
Oh, God! Take it away.
Harsh...
Calm down...
Mom, we shouldn't keep this in the prayer ceremony.
Do you care about hygiene?
Germs could get in.
Sir, cow urine doesn't cause illness or impurity.
It's seen as a symbol of cleanliness and purity in our culture.
Wherever it touches,
fortune follows.
It brings prosperity.
It's like a jewel, really.
Touch it, and your fate and the future will begin to shine.
Your karma turns golden in its glow.
You can put your apprehensions to rest.
'Strange!'
'I had no idea'
'it was so powerful.'
'Your dream - To start Airlines by Vardhan group.'
Marital status?
Arya sir has never mentioned his wife in my presence.
And his marital status is blank, too.
That means Arya sir is unmarried.
'But whenever Mrs Vardhan is unwell, he rushes to her.'
'Because he adores her dearly.'
But why did FM say
Mrs Vardhan is unwell? Who is she, really?
Mansi ma'am.
We've brought the cake you asked for.
'We brought one here, and the rest are on the dining table.'
Good. Show me.
What is this?
I clearly told you that I wanted Biscoff cheesecake. What is this?
Don't worry, ma'am. The cake you asked for isn't in this box.
It's in this one.
See!
Biscoff cheesecake...
Good. Go and plate it nicely on the tray. Then we'll leave.
Yes.
Sister Mansi.
How many times must I say this?
Do not enter without knocking.
The door was open, so I came in without knocking.
Sorry, Sister Mansi.
Excuse me. What did you say? Sister?
That has such a North Delhi vibe. Don't call me 'sister.'
Call me Mansi ma'am. Got it?
Sorry, Mansi ma'am. - Better.
Now, tell me. What is it?
Ma'am is calling you downstairs for the ceremony of holy offering.
Ma'am? I'm not in the mood to do any puja right now.
Please go. Tell her that I am coming. - Okay.
Mansi ma'am? - Yes.
I've adorned the cake like a bride on her wedding day.
Better.
Let's go.
Goddess, these questions about Arya sir are really troubling me.
Please show me the way, Goddess. Give me the answers I seek, please.
Glory to the Goddess!
Siddhi Ma, you're here!
Mom's not at home.
Yet the Goddess herself has come to your door.
Don't be insolent. Go fetch the rice.
Yes.
I know that your mind is wracked with questions.
Go ahead, ask.
Siddhi Ma, I'm in love with someone.
And I fear he may already be married.
What is the truth?
Much of what we see is only an illusion.
And many people never understand what's truly going on.
Be patient.
The truth will come to light in time.
The Goddess shall answer all your questions.
You know what? I really love your puja collection.
It totally gives a pious look.
I slip into it and my prayer mode switches on.
Okay, babe. I'll call you.
Let me just get into the devotional vibe.
Obviously, bro. I will click some pictures. Obviously...
These days, even God won't bless you unless you post it online.
Yeah, yeah. Okay.
Sir.
Smile please!
Mansi!
That's enough. This is a prayer ceremony.
This is not a picnic where you snap selfies.
Mother, I was just taking some pictures
to send it to my Devotional Divas Group in Delhi. That's all.
Mansi.
Mom's right. This isn't appropriate during a prayer.
Ma'am, the prayer is nearly over.
Where's the offering?
Sir, it's beneath the blue cloth beside you.
It's an old family tradition
that the offering is always wrapped in blue.
You're being so finicky, mother. Whether it's blue, yellow or red
who cares? What difference does it make?
It may not matter to you, but it matters to me.
This is a Vardhan family tradition.
And it's not to be changed under any circumstances.
Understood?
This?
What on earth is this?
It's a cake, sir. What else could it be?
Yes, I can see that.
But it can't be used as an offering. It's impure.
It contains eggs.
Guys, relax. Relax.
Sir, you are too dramatic, you know. Chill.
There are no eggs in this. This is eggless.
Mansi, this... - What, mother?
You can pronounce my name properly in front of everyone.
It's not what you are saying.
It's Mansi.
Please.
Mansi. - Yes.
This cake won't be presented as an offering.
We'll do it the way it has always been done.
But why, mother?
Do you even know? This cake was trending number one last week.
Oh, my God! Every vlogger was sharing pictures and reels of it.
That's why I specially ordered it.
You know what? I'll take photos and videos of this and post them.
The page 3 circle and all the posh people will see it. So exciting!
I haven't organised this prayer for show.
Everyone here knows exactly whom this is meant for.
But you know what?
Everyone also knows
that the one you have organised this veneration for
isn't going to turn up.
This isn't that famous movie.
No one is going to turn up
in a helicopter while you're performing the puja.
No one is going to run to you in slow motion.
It's not as if you'll sense their presence and turn around.
'Oh, my God! He's here!'
Then, you'll walk towards the door with the 'aarti' platter thinking
he would be standing at the door.
That's not happening.
This isn't a film. It's our home. And no one's coming here.
Sir, please begin the puja.
Yes.
Mansi, please. Don't start all this today.
Today's a sacred day.
And for the future of the Vardhan family
today's prayer matters a great deal.
Really, mother? A simple prayer won't do much.
You know what? If you truly want a better future
for the Vardhan family
we'll need to hold an ultra pro max kind of veneration.
Yes...
You know what? Even this humble priest...
Lower your voice, Mansi.
Okay. Okay.
Even this humble priest is not going to be of any help.
We shall have to summon a super-specialist priest. Trust me.
What utter rubbish are you talking about?
Rubbish? You mean spam. Right, mother?
Obviously. You would find our words meaningless because in this house...
Speak softly. Keep your voice down!
Because only one person in this household says anything worthwhile.
What do you mean? - I mean, our Vardhan family may be large,
but only one among us rules.
Your darling son, the great Lord Aryavardhan. Right?
Mansi, everything that's happening in this house is because of him.
And he adores you deeply.
He truly cares for you.
That is enough, mother. That's enough.
I have had enough of this so-called love and care.
What is the matter, sir?
Nothing, sir.
I want freedom. Freedom to shop as I please.
And you know what, mother?
When I lived at my mom's house, whenever I wanted something,
no matter what it was,
I used to get it right away.
And here, I have to submit an application
even for a safety pin.
What are you talking about? - I am telling the truth.
And you think your son is all virtue and innocence?
He is anything but that.
He just abandoned us in the jungle and went off to the city.
God knows what all he must be doing
and with whom he might be living.
Mansi. - What, mother?
If we continue like this,
we'll only have the 'Vardhan' surname.
Mom!
Arya!
You're here, son!
Mom, are you okay?
Now that you are home, everything shall be well again.
Arya! - Harsh...
Don't get up in the middle of a prayer. Continue.
Arya!
Oh, my gosh! I can't believe you're here!
What do they say?
'A celebration in the wilderness.' Yes!
Now that you are home, everything shall be well in our jungle too.
Mother, did I not say that brother-in-law would surely come?
Even the deities are startled at the sight of Mansi ma'am.
What a drama queen!
You know, I have ordered a Biscoff cheesecake
in honour of you! Wait.
Gopi! - Yes, ma'am?
Cake. - Yes.
Here it is.
Thanks for the cake, Mansi.
But what matters the most to me is my mother's blessings.
Stay happy.
May you go far in life.
You had sent word that you were unwell.
If I had not said that, would you have come home?
You wouldn't have come. Right? That is why I lied.
You gave me quite the fright.
What's this, mom?
There are tears in your eyes.
Did something happen?
Ma'am had asked Mansi ma'am to bring the offering.
But she brought a cake as an offering.
That is why Mansi ma'am had an argument with Mrs Vardhan.
Is that all?
Mansi, thanks. - Okay, sir.
Meera.
Don't worry, sir. I will take care of this. Thank you!
Mom, I have good news for you.
What is it? - You always wanted me to come and live here.
I have decided that I will stay with you, permanently.
Really?
You think of me so much, my son.
But your office is quite far from here.
It is alright, mom. I'll manage.
Jhende, please handle this.
By the way, mom, why did you organise this puja today?
I made a wish and I wanted to fulfil it.
What wish? - I'll tell you later.
Although, there was another wish I had.
That you would perform the 'aarti' today.
And look, even that has come true today.
Sir, shall we begin the veneration? - Yes.
I'm not able to find the answer anywhere.
Who is Mrs Vardhan?
"Goddess Amba! You're the Mother of the whole universe."
"Your devotees sing Your praises."
"Oh, Goddess! We venerate You with utmost devotion!"
"Goddess Amba! You're the Mother of the whole universe."
"Your devotees sing Your praises."
"Oh, Goddess! We venerate You with utmost devotion!"
This electricity bill will kill me someday.
Anu, where is Pushpa? Why isn't she home yet?
Did she go to buy raisins or grow them?
I'm back. Here are the raisins. - Yes.
What is the matter, dear?
Anu,
did something happen at the office?
Why must it always be about work? It could be something else. - Yes.
Okay! Did Mr Aryavardhan say something?
Here!
You forgot about the office, and you're talking about Mr Arya.
You are impossible to reason with.
Dad... - But what did I say?
Mom, please.
Don't argue with dad because of me. I don't like it.
Nothing has happened. No one has said anything.
I am just
a little low today.
I will go and speak to Simran. I'll feel better soon. Okay?
I'll be back.
Listening to Anu, one can't even tell
if Arya sir actually spoke to her or not.
I think I'll have to call Arya sir and ask him.
Why are you looking so distressed?
Look at this. You'll understand.
Look...
What is this, Anu?
Arya sir hasn't stated his marital status anywhere.
Whether he is married, single or divorced.
He ought to have mentioned it.
That's the problem.
Today, sir got a call in the office that Mrs Vardhan in unwell.
The moment he heard that Mrs Vardhan was unwell,
he dashed out of the office.
Mrs Vardhan?
What I fail to understand is that if Mr Aryavardhan is single
then who on earth is Mrs Vardhan?
But Anu, she might not be his wife. She could be someone else entirely.
But, Simran... - No is and buts, Anu...
You should first find out who this Mrs Vardhan is.
Only then, will your mind be at rest.
You're getting worked up for nothing.
'Simran is right. First, I need to find out'
'who Mrs Vardhan is.'