Greetings, Nusrat.
Greetings. What brings you here?
I was passing by and saw your door was open.
So, I thought I should pay you a visit.
Sit down. - I'm too busy to sit.
I have fixed my...
...younger daughter's wedding.
I'm distributing sweets to everyone.
So, I came to you too.
Here, have the sweets.
She also got engaged?
But she's very young.
Nusrat, she's not young. You know that...
...I got all my daughters married before they turned 20.
Look, I'm young myself...
...and got all my daughters married too.
See you. I'm in a hurry.
You haven't got Shazia and Shabana engaged, have you?
Leave.
She's back with the sweets.
I'm sure she fixed another daughter's wedding.
It's also possible that one of them gave birth.
They have only two goals in their lives.
I wonder where they come from.
They keep bothering me. Shazia, listen.
Get me some Disprin. My head is exploding.
Yes, I'm coming.
Sir, I wonder who will take your place. We will miss you a lot.
I'm not the first person in the world...
...to retire.
People do retire.
His tea gets bitter by the day.
Oh my! I will never cook in the kitchen in this heat!
Please put my phone on to charge.
There is no power.
Why hasn't Salauddin returned yet?
What's taking him so long?
Shabana, call your brother.
The phone's battery is down. The call won't go through.
Look, there's Salauddin. Bless him.
I mentioned him and he's here.
Mom's never as concerned about dad...
...as she is about Salauddin.
Oops! Sorry! - Be careful. Look around.
Mom, open the gate.
Greetings. - Greetings, ma'am.
Greetings. - I have got the UPS.
I will solve the load shedding issue today.
You have fulfilled our wish finally.
There is no power. - Empty the courtyard we will come in.
Just wait.
Hurry up! All of you get inside.
Hurry up! Get up! - Mom, what happened?
Has brother brought a guest?
The UPS has arrived! - UPS!
Yes! Salauddin is here to install the UPS.
And a boy is here to install it.
Vacate the stand. Get inside quickly.
Thank God! We won't have anymore power cuts.
I asked to install UPS since long.
Finally it is here!
Come inside.
Come.
Thank God! The electricity is on.
Salauddin, the moment you step into the house...
...the electricity department knows about it.
Yes. They are related to my maternal grandma, after all.
Where do we start? - Here.
I have to check the board to fix the wire. - It's over there.
Did you park the motorcycle outside?
Why? - I saw on the TV...
...that the robbers steal the bikes.
Go ahead, I will be back. Listen.
Get the flat tires fixed for me too.
Where are you going? I will get the motorcycle.
Is this much onion enough? Or shall I chop some more?
Chop a few more.
You cry about all the chores.
You never do anything without creating a scene.
What's taking them so long to install the UPS?
An entire power plant can be installed by now.
How long will it take?
This is the last one. Ten more minutes.
How many fans can be operated with it?
Aunty, four fans and two TVs can be powered with it.
But it's a brand new UPS. So, use it properly.
Greetings, mom.
Sohail, where are you? What's taking you so long?
You are such a good boy.
I'm here to install a UPS. Will call you once I'm done.
Alright. Come home soon.
I have good news for you.
What's the good news?
Remember the family from London who came for Sobia's wedding?
They have said yes.
That's great! It's great news.
They said yes? - Yes.
The boy's mom called up.
She asked when to come to perform the ritual.
I told them I will inform them after asking you.
Yes, I will complete the job and be there.
Take care. Bye.
What's going on?
Aunty, my sister's marriage has been fixed.
Really? Congratulations! Where's the groom from?
He's in London. - London?
What does the groom do?
The groom is a businessman. - He must be educated.
Ma'am, of course I won't get my sister...
...married to a random person. People over there are educated.
They aren't orthodox. You know that already.
Yes! That's obvious.
All the people in London are educated.
Who arranged the alliance?
Sohail, how long will it take?
Let me discuss with him. The UPS is not so important.
Who arranged the alliance?
Aunty, I don't now. Some matchmaker lady fixed this.
Give me that lady's number.
I don't have her number.
Alright, give me your mom's number.
I will ask her myself. - Oh God!
Salauddin, take his mom's number.
My mom's number? - Yes, your mom's number.
Go ahead.
0321.
8229826.
822...
How much more onion do you want me to chop?
It's no big deal.
I didn't ask you to cook.
I chop onions, I chop garlic and I chop ginger.
I chop all the vegetables.
I clean the meat too.
The only thing you do is cooking.
Shazia, prepare some juice.
For whom, mom?
It's for the guy who installed the UPS.
You were against offering juice to random people.
You just latch on to every word I say!
Salma, you prepare it.
I'm chopping onions. Shabana needs it to cook.
Why are you chopping onions already?
This is not important.
Prepare the juice.
Don't complain if the juice stinks of onion.
I don't care. Just prepare it.
He will drink it.
It's not for us anyway.
Dear, ask your mom...
...when I can call her.
Sure, aunty. I will inform her.
Also tell her that we belong to a good family.
And my daughters are smart and talented.
How much work is left to be done?
Just 10 minutes, Salauddin.
My son, have the juice. - No.
Thank you. I have had it.
Let me install the UPS. - Yes, please.
Come, I want you to check the PC too.
What's the problem with it?
Son, we want to sell it. It's quite new.
Yes, it runs on P4.
I used it with a lot of care.
That's alright, but...
...P3 and P4 were outdated long ago.
Oh, come on! It's in great condition.
It's got great processor speed.
Shall I switch it on? - I believe you.
It must be working.
So, you must sell it for me.
Okay, aunty. I will do it.
Why don't you take it now?
You can keep it in your store. Some customer may buy it...
..., you never know.
I can't take it to my shop.
Even I do, it will simply lie there. It may get damaged...
...I will be blamed.
Why don't you buy it from us?
Yes, we can give you a discount.
You are our family. - Sure.
I can't buy this.
It's of no use to me.
If I find a customer I will let you know.
You are my family now. It's not an issue.
Let me install the UPS. It will only take a while.
Alright. - Thanks.
We should sell it to him.
Nobody would buy this junk.
The PC was the only thing I liked.
But nobody else can accept that.
Go clean the kitchen.
That's what I was born to do.
Mom, why don't you sell all my stuff?
What did I sell anyway?
Why are you selling my PC?
It is not yours. It belongs to Salauddin.
He gave it to me.
All you do is play games on the PC.
You don't do any chores.
Yes, I don't do anything at all.
Even the juice was prepared by the angels.
You argue a lot.
Preparing a juice is no big favour.
Why don't you prepare it yourself?
Those who want drinks should get them outside.
Keep this and clear the trash.
I will be back. - Okay.
The juice wasn't good anyway.
The glass stank.
Mom.
How much do you shout?
We have somebody here. You can be heard outside.
You know Salma well.
She simply argues.
All the younger ones share the same fate.
What's the matter with you, Salma?
I'm very unlucky.
Nobody cares about me.
Why do you do this? - What happened?
What did I do?
I brought him to install the UPS.
You asked him for the matchmaker's number.
What's wrong with that?
He's the one who found an alliance for his sister.
That may be a good way for all of you to settle down!
Mom, you embarrass me.
Don't discuss my sisters with everyone.
I have a reputation in the society.
You keep discussing my sisters with everyone.
Since you are my only son...
...you are blabbering.
I didn't do it for my sake.
I'm doing this for you and your sisters.
Who will get you married?
You will be settled if you get married...
...to a girl with a green card.
Thank God! This is great news!
Thank God!
Where are they coming for the wedding?
Within three months. He has just arrived...
...so the engagement will be fixed.
Then, he will return after three months.
We will get them married and he will get the documents.
God willing, within a year he will take her.
Mom, I'm glad this is done.
Sohail.
I don't want to marry this boy. Make mom understand.
Your pampering has...
...spoiled this girl.
I don't get it. This is a good alliance.
But she doesn't like it.
Good alliance, my foot! He's a cab driver.
He's a driver in London and earns in pounds.
But he's a cab driver after all. - So?
Don't cab drivers get married?
He works hard. Everybody works there.
There's no shame but glory in hard work.
Your brother is a computer technician too.
Why do you always involve me?
I'm trying to convince her. Have lunch.
Listen to me.
If a girl refuses to marry Sohail...
...because he's a computer technician, would you like that?
Why can't she understand?
How can I tell my college friends...
...that I'm getting married to a cab driver?
You are getting married to a Londoner.
Girls pray for such an alliance.
You don't have to tell them that he's a driver.
Tell them that he's a businessman.
It's not a lie.
You don't want to marry?
Tell me.
No.
So, don't.
Don't force her.
She will get alliances.
The ones we get will be similar.
It's a good family and they are good people.
Their whole family is settled in London.
Your life will be settled.
Here, it's hard to afford a living.
Do whatever you wish.
All you can think is London!
Please have your lunch!
It's alright. I will convince her.
It's no big deal. She is simply...
...afraid of going away.
She should know that her mom is not a fool.
I won't throw my daughter away.
I inquired about the family. They are good people.
Don't do anything against her wish. Please.
She will agree. You don't worry.
I wonder, how people find alliances in London.
Despite trying my best I couldn't find one.
How did they find an alliance in London?
The guy I brought to install the UPS...
...has found an alliance for his sister in London.
Are you waiting for alliances from London to marry them?
Marry them off to whatever alliances you get.
This is what I don't like about you.
I'm their mom. I'm not interested in keeping them home.
But it has to be someone decent.
How much will you struggle for a good alliance?
Dad, you know nothing about this. It's better you keep quiet.
We are not a burden to be thrown away in a hurry.
Dear, I didn't call you a burden.
I said it for your well-being.
Where's the well-being in that?
One gets married only once. So, one must choose carefully.
This is a matter of a lifetime.
One can't wait a lifetime for a matter of a lifetime.
Even our dad taunts us. How can we complain about others.
Mom, just marry us to the first alliance we get.
Just throw us out of the house.
Happy now?
They just said it.
Did I say something wrong?
Dad, please have your dinner.
You scared me.
No, Ms. Shabana.
Ms. Shabana, I didn't mean to scare you.
I came to give you an invitation.
An invitation for what?
Please check it yourself.
You are inviting me for a poetry recital?
Yes. This is my first show outside the college.
I will be glad if you attend it.
I have written some poems for this show.
Congratulations.
But you know that I'm not interested in poetry.
I can't sit for a couple of hours...
...listening to poems.
Ms. Shabana, but...
Alright, you don't have to sit for a couple of hours.
You can leave after listening to my poem.
I get to hear yours anyway.
I don't have to attend a show for that.
You are right. Never mind.
Let me know if you change your mind.
I will wait for you.
If you need a pick up and drop service...
...I will do that too.
I won't change my mind.
I don't want any excuses. You must attend the wedding.
I didn't give any excuse. I will attend your wedding.
But I can't stay there.
You don't have to stay for long.
It's a just a couple of days.
Okay. Let me discuss with my mom.
Shall I talk to her? - No, I will do it.
Speak to her if she doesn't agree.
It's Hina. See?
She came after the holidays, right?
Is she married?
No, she's only engaged. - What?
She is marrying a cricketer who she fell in love with.
She will appear so much on Facebook!
She will post every one.
She is so lucky! - Yes, she is.
She snagged the best player of the Pakistani team.
How did she?
You know nothing, Salma.
She used to send messages on his fan page.
That's where they got talking.
She is so lovely.
Any boy would fall for her.
Okay, she is not lovelier than us.
She can apply makeup that's all.
Let's go. Pretty!
Here, your mobile is repaired.
It won't bother you now.
How much for this? - Rs. 200.
Here. - Alam.
Hello, Akhtar Bhai. - Hello, how are you?
Greetings! It's been a long time.
Yes, I got very busy.
So tell me. All well?
Sit down. Alam, get some tea.
I don't need tea.
What are you saying?
I will get it at once along with samosas.
My blood pressure is too high.
Oh, the BP will be fine.
I feel ashamed asking you for my money, every time.
But do think about it.
It's just for 3 months.
I have set up a committee in your name only.
I will pay half the money if not full, I promise you.
Work had been very slow and has finally taken off.
When things get better, I will inform you.
You took a loan saying you'd repay in 6 months.
It's been one and a half year.
Please try to understand. I...
I am just useless, that is it.
I promise to repay when I have the money.
Akhtar Bhai, don't worry.
Sohail always pays his debts.
I know how generous you are.
Have a samosa.
Sorry.
You've been working since so long.
You must be tired. Have some tea.
There is only a little more to do.
Aamna called today.
Okay, what did she say?
She is doing very well.
Her delivery date is at hand.
Wonderful! That is so great.
You will soon be the uncle of a lovely niece.
I will make tons of things for my doll.
I will make them for Aamna and Noman too.
In fact I was thinking that...
...since it's the first child I'll make something for her in laws.
It will cost about Rs. 20,000.
When do you want it?
The sooner I get the money...
...the more time we have to get things made.
But, don't worry. I have some cash.
You can give the rest and it will be complete.
No, no need. I'll give it to you.
In a day or two. God willing.
Bless you, my son.
You've handled everything.
After your father died...
...the years passed by but...
...it's as if it happened yesterday.
You were hardly 15 years old.
Don't tell me, mom.
I remember everything.
You took charge of the shop with courage.
Otherwise everyone used to say...
...who will run it and manage it?
If I had sold the shop then...
...we wouldn't have a bite to eat.
I'm losing my mind. I kept the pan on the gas. I bet it's burnt.
'Mom, the shop has devoured all my dreams.'
'I guess, when dad called it Sohail Mobile and Hardware Computers...
...he may not have known...
...that he was dreaming of making his son a software engineer...
...and would end up making him a computer mechanic.'
Salma!
Yes, mom!
I have been calling out to you since so long!
But, you can't even respond!
I was playing a game.
Salauddin made a mistake by getting the computer out of his room.
You hover around it constantly.
You used to do some chores before, but you don't even do that now.
I get back from the college at 3 P.M.
Stop arguing. I got these shoes for you. Try them on.
They look hideous on my feet!
Old fashioned.
Old fashioned?
Nafisa sent them from the US.
Aunt sent them 6 years ago.
Give them to someone else now.
Why would I give goods from the US to someone else?
I am not an insane.
I gave them to you since we share a shoe size.
I could give them to Shazia or Shabana. Anyway, put them back.
Okay, I'll keep them.
Girls nowadays have so much tantrums!
Mom, you didn't answer me.
What did you say?
I don't ask to go everyday.
It's Aliya. Please let me go, mom.
I don't do things this way in my house.
Do Shazia and Shabana go to stay over at friends' places?
You are hankering after something new.
Mom, we never go anywhere. Let me attend this event.
We don't have weddings. Why can't we attend others' weddings?
Mom, it's only for a few days. Let me go.
Sohail! - Hey!
What's going on? How are you? - Yeah!
I came a week ago for my holidays.
You never mentioned it.
I was going to come to your place within a day.
I can't leave without meeting you.
I know that.
You won't leave without meeting me anyway. - Yeah.
When did you start gymming?
2 months ago.
I see. You're into fitness!
Are you getting married?
No! Are you crazy? I won't be getting married.
I don't have anything to do so I thought...
...let me workout.
That's really good. Fitness is really important.
You know, I try and take care of myself.
But since I got here, The food has brought my tummy out.
Yes, I saw it on Facebook.
You are a bit of fitness freak, right?
It's actually my colleagues in the US.
They are the real fitness freaks.
I do some stuff, anyway. - That's good.
So, how about going to eat somewhere?
I have eaten already.
So have I. I asked since I was thinking about you.
We can have coffee. - Let's go.
Great, let's do this. Let me just workout a bit.
You finish your set and we'll leave.
Yes, I have to do it too. Okay.
Good to see you! - Yeah.
Salma!
I am so glad to see you!
This is going to be great fun.
Oh, my! Look at you.
Finally you are wearing the outfit I got you.
You look lovely! I love the colour on you.
Do you like it? - It's very nice.
Hello!
How are you? What's going on?
I am fine. How are you?
Absolutely fine! Where are you? We don't get to see you.
I forced her to come over today.
She is staying over, today.
Oh how nice! She is staying over? That's amazing.
I never thought she would come to stay over, though.
Why not? She can stay, if you can.
I am a cousin, right?
She is my friend!
Is it? So will your friend dance like your cousin does?
No, I can't even sing. How can I dance?
Why? Let me teach you. Come, let's go.
I can't do this. - Come on.
So tell me. How are things?
The same old routine.
How is the shop doing? - Very well. Right now...
...we have hardware in place...
...and we also supply UPS, generators and so on.
It's going very well. - That's really good.
By the grace of God, I earn a lot.
I make a lot of money. Some time ago, I thought...
...I would get a shop in the plaza and have 2 stores.
That is really good. You must expand your business.
Where do you stay? Same old house?
Yes, I was thinking of buying a plot.
Mom said no, invest in the business.
Correct, but if you are growing the business...
...update the house alongside. - Yes.
Of course.
What's on with the wedding plans?
Well, getting married...
I haven't thought of it, yet. I'm thinking of my sister.
You tell me. - That's why I am here.
What's going on?
My parents are talking to some people.
They are trying to set up the alliance.
But this drama has unfolded since the past 2 years.
I am hoping it's sorted out, this time around.
That's good.
So, will you get married and stay here?
The wedding will take place here. - Okay.
But the girl must be a US national.
It would be easier for me.
You know all of my family are foreign passport holders.
It'll just be easier for me.
That's right, marry a girl who lives where you do.
We can't even wait.
Exactly. My green card is here.
Congratulations, now you tell me.
I got to know a couple of days ago.
I guess, that is the advantage of working in Silicon Valley.
The company handles everything.
All the formalities were done by them. I did nothing.
Yes.
Are you still working there?
Who would leave Microsoft?
It's a good opportunity for me.
I won't lie there were other opportunities, recently.
But since my green card was being processed, once it's done...
...then I will decide. - Okay.
Why don't you visit the US at some point?
Well, I...
...am very busy and have no time.
Secondly, the US visa is very tough to get.
It's very tough, to be honest.
That's true. I mean...
...I know they are really tough but...
...you are lucky. Apply. You will get there.