Hello?
Mom, it is a boy!
Is he the UPS guy? Ask him.
Go on.
Are you the UPS guy?
Are you the juice girl?
What is it? - It's the UPS guy.
Hello?
Mom, I won't make and serve tea and juice to everybody anymore.
Everybody has started calling me tea and juice girl!
If that is the same boy...
...then his name is Sohail.
Call him and let me speak to him.
We have called 15 times for a bit of information.
I am the one losing my cell phone pre-paid balance here, right?
I don't know where I kept it. Oh God! Let me find it.
Where is it?
Thank God, I found my phone.
I searched all over the market.
I didn't know where it was and I could not find it.
Mom created a stampede! I told her she left it at home.
But, no! I had to scour the market for it.
Look here, I may have forgotten it, look there, I may have left it.
Are you done talking? Put my phone on to charge.
I will be back in half an hour.
Hello?
Can I speak to Sohail?
Who is this? - I am Salma.
Who is it?
A girl called Salma who wants to speak to Sohail.
Didn't you speak to him yet?
It's a girl. She said she will let me speak to him.
Where did the girl come from?
You have lost all sense of etiquette! Give that to me.
Don't talk too much or I will run out of balance.
Hello? - Have you lost it?
Why would a girl ask about Sohail on my phone?
I am not making this up!
A girl has clearly asked to speak to Sohail.
Okay, let me speak to her.
She doesn't want to speak to you.
Give me the phone.
Hello? - Greetings.
Greetings.
Are you Sohail's mother?
Yes, but who are you?
I took your number...
...from your son to speak to you.
But who are you?
Your son is a friend of my son. He gave me this number.
I see.
What is your son's name?
Salauddin.
Okay, fine. But...
...why did you take my phone number?
Your son told me...
...there is a matchmaker and she arranged...
...for your daughter to marry into a very nice family.
I want her number from you.
Did Sohail tell you all about that?
Yes, he told me.
If you don't mind, give me the phone number.
I can give it to you, but who do you...
...want to get married?
I have 2 daughters and one son.
I want to get them all married.
I will get them married as and when I...
...find the right match for each one.
Yes, of course!
Let me give you the number. I don't know if I...
...entered it in the phone or wrote it in the diary... I...
Let me ask my daughter. Listen to me.
Did I write the matchmnaker's number in the diary?
Who wants it? - It's...
...the mother of Sohail's friend who is asking for it.
It was a girl, mom.
Give me the number! Conduct the investigation later.
I know what it is like. Proposals are a big hassle, lately.
Of course! What else? I am losing sleep over it.
Yes, but don't worry. Proposals work out.
I got my elder daughter married, the younger...
...has a proposal. That leaves my son.
You got all your daughters married?
I haven't married off even one yet.
No, I have just arranged the younger girl's marriage.
My son is yet to get married. You met Sohail, right?
God willing, your children will get married too. God is great.
Of course, God's will, it will happen.
But they are still sitting around.
The girls are all still at home.
Take down the number, please.
0331...
Mom, I swear to you it was a girl and not a woman.
She actually asked for Sohail by name.
I told the shopkeeper...
...match the buttons and give it.
He gave me the wrong buttons. I will have to go back.
You will believe me, when all hell breaks loose.
What do you mean? What are you saying? Take that.
Sohail is involved with someone!
When you talk random nonsense, it infuriates me!
What is so nonsensical about this?
She is the mother of Sohail's friend.
He went there and mentioned the matchmaker, so...
...he gave her my number so I could help her connect.
There is nothing going on.
Mom, it has been proved, today.
You are very naive and the world is cunning.
My dear, I don't know about the world.
But you certainly are very cunning.
Mother, have you ever seen Sohail chatting about things with a friend?
Did he ever go to a friend's place mention...
...the matchmaker and share your number?
Just think, you spoke to him about...
...Nofil's alliance and it caused a storm.
That is quite true.
Sohail is not used to these things.
That is it! He is indicating that we should discuss his wedding.
I will do it! I am his mother and I have to do this.
God willing, once you are married...
...I will look for a girl for him then.
I think, he will do it himself.
If he had done it, he would tell me.
I am not one of those mothers...
...who children keep secrets from.
Okay.
Tell me something.
How long will it take for your retirement?
What are you saying? Don't you know?
It will only take 2 to four months. That's all. - What?
That is very little time.
Have you thought of what to do in the future?
To be honest with you, I haven't made any plans.
I am worried about getting my children married, too.
Thank God, we own the house.
I will not sit around, will do something.
You are right. Don't sit around at home.
Your children and wife won't allow you to rest.
They will torture you a lot.
Do something or the other. Start planning already.
I would suggest that you...
...open up a grocery store somewhere near the house.
Yes. - You are a genius.
The man whose door opens into the road, stays at home less.
I will open up a shop. I will speak to the kids.
You can stock an inventory worth about 300,000.
Get in a freezer.
Stock juice, bottles, and lentils and so on.
At first, that is where you will make your money.
It won't cost too much.
Then, you keep stocking the shop.
You will get up to 3,000 at least.
Business is great for making a profit, so I have heard.
I lived off an income for all my life.
I had never did anything illegal and yet even 3 square time meals were difficult.
You are right.
Greetings. - Greetings.
Oh!
I am so tired.
I ran 5 miles on the treadmill.
Didn't anyone make lime juice for me?
I am making it.
What? Why are you looking at me like that?
Who is Salauddin?
I don't know.
Don't you have a friend called Salauddin?
No, I don't have any friend. - I told you so!
What did you say? - Well...
...a lady called.
She said, she is the mother of your friend Salauddin.
You went to their home.
You told them about the matchmaker and...
...you gave her my number, too.
It's Sallu, who lives in the alley behind us.
I went to fix the UPS at his place.
You called to tell about Sobiya's alliance. His mother was standing there.
She asked for the number and I gave it.
I was wondering who is this friend I know nothing about?
He isn't my friend.
He comes to my shop only for work.
He is older than me.
I told Sobiya that too.
But she is habitual of twisting things around.
What is so twisted about that? I just said it, casually.
What did you say?
She said, that your girlfriend called.
She wanted to speak to you.
She said, you are involved with her or something.
Am I involved? - I didn't say involved, mom.
I just said, a girl called you.
You accuse at once, mom.
Sobiya?
Drink it up. You must be tired after coming back in the heat.
Drink the lime juice. Good boy.
You are saying such strange things.
What is so strange about what I said?
If you set up a shop in front of the house...
...what will my children's in-laws say?
Who are your children's in-laws?
None of them has an alliance arranged, ye.
And they won't, if you plant yourself out there like a snake!
Dad, please try to understand.
Earlier, we told everyone you are a government officer and praised you.
Now if you suddenly open up a grocery shop...
...how do we introduce you to people?
Am I speaking about setting up a gambling den?
I said I'll open up a grocery shop.
If you don't want...
...me, Shabana or Shazia to get proposals from grocers...
...change your mind.
Did you hear the way your son speaks to me?
The poor boy said the right thing. - Yes.
He is poor and you are pathetic.
We have been covering up for your job for years now.
Our throats are parched and dry...
...but you don't seem to acknowledge that.
Let me tell you clearly.
People don't offer marriage to the daughters of grocery stores.
That is the mentality all of you have which is ruining us.
Everything is bad. Running a shop is bad.
Teaching is bad. Tailoring is bad.
You've branded everything bad and wasted your time for all your life.
What is the matter? Why are you in such a bad mood?
It's nothing.
I'm upset about something dad said.
What did he say? - Forget it. You will get upset.
He doesn't care for his respect.
At least, he should consider my status.
So tell me at least!
Listen, I am out for dinner with my aunt.
Just tell me what happened!
After retirement...
...he is planning to open up a grocery store.
And he will do it in a room in the house...
...which opens directly into the street.
Think of it. I am an accountant in a bank.
And our dad is getting into all this stuff.
So what? It's not bad at all.
It's not good either.
None of my sisters is married, yet.
If this status is being shown they won't get married in future.
Good people don't care for these things.
They look at people before making an alliance, not shops.
There are no good people in this place.
My dad wants to set up a stationary shop, too.
You should talk to him.
What should I say? He is right.
It will pay for expenses. It is a good thing.
Nausheen, that's your affair and it concerns your dad.
I have severe issues with this thing.
And it's not just me. Even my family has problems with it.
I would never ask to marry the daughter of a grocer.
Why should anyone send proposals for my sisters, then?
Anyway, let's not spoil your mood.
Tell me, what will you bring for lunch to the office tomorrow?
I won't come to the office tomorrow.
Why?
Some boy's family is coming over. - Oh.
For you? - Yes!
Nothing will come out of it. They will eat, drink and leave.
Really. What if something does come out of it?
It won't happen. It won't happen.
I have heard about it for so many years. What will happen now?
'My Aunt's daughter's wedding...
'So little miss is attending weddings.'
'While I was worried sick.'
'What is this?'
'Why did you have to get into this scene?'
God, this is a beautiful house.
Yes, haven't you seen it on Facebook earlier?
She keeps posting pics, these days.
Yes, but it looks even more lovely now.
It's so big! - See?
Uncle is very rich.
Hello!
What a pleasant surprise!
Salma is here today, too. - Yes, Aliya insisted so...
...I said, would also come along.
Very nice. - She normally doesn't go out.
Since she heard about your house, she came along. - That's amazing.
Oh, by the way, this is my cousin Aliya...
...and she is her best friend, Salma.
This is my friend, Wali. - Hello. - Hello.
Let me escort Wali out, you go into my room.
Okay? - Okay.
That boy came to the house?
Yes, she has friends visiting all the time.
Does she have more friends?
Yes, she has always been in a co-educational...
...school. She has many friends.
That kind of friend?
What do you mean by that kind?
When friends come over her parents must...
...be asking her to get married, right?
It doesn't work that way, Salma.
Natalia has many friends and all of them visit her.
She can't marry just anyone randomly.
Uncle never told her marry this one, or marry that one.
This is a different class.
Is it Natalia's cat? - Yes.
You know, she is worth 100,000.
This cat is worth 100,000?
Uncle can afford to get her such a cat.
Sorry to make you guys wait.
Why are you still standing? Here, let me take her.
Did you order food?
No, not yet. We just got in.
Okay, let's go to my room and order from there.
Okay? Let's go.
Hello. - Greetings.
Who are you? Yes, who are you? - Is Nofil in there?
I am his friend, Sohail. I came to give some things.
Tell them my name.
'Look at this.'
Greetings. - Salma.
Is this any time to come home?
I told you I would go to my friend's place.
Aren't you going there too much?
I knew you would start as soon as I get in.
What is this nonsense you are watching?
Turn on my channel. The drama is about to begin.
Mom, I am sick of you and Shazia's dramas.
There is lots more to the world apart from...
...family conspiracies, a man and 2 women...
...2 women and one man.
Well I am not sick of these family dramas.
Since you did your M.A., you have been preaching...
to me and driving me out of my mind.
Turn on the drama!
Hey, Sohail. What a pleasant surprise.
How are you? - All good. - I thought, I would surprise you.
It is a pleasant one. Come on in.
No, I will leave. Mom sent a sweater for you.
Seriously? I was only kidding with her.
But thank you so much.
I will come to thank her.
Come on. Come on inside.
Come on, now. It's not a big deal. Come.
I want you to meet my friends.
This is Imran. He is a banker in Singapore.
Hi. - That's his wife, Alizeh. She is a graphic designer.
And Ali here...
...has his own gym. As you can tell the fitness instructor is good.
Arslan has his own software house. - Hi.
That guy is a fashion designer. - Hello.
Hello. - And they run a photography studio.
Hello. - This is Sohail, my childhood friend.
Hello. - What...- Yes.
Imran, can you get my friend a drink please? - Sure.
What do you want to drink? - No, I will leave, I am getting late.
What do you mean? Stay a while.
I want you to meet my mother.
Listen, dad's out of the country, but you can meet my mom.
Actually, you know what? Let's go meet her right now.
Come on. Come on. - Wait...
Need a drink? - He will come back for it. Come on. - Thank you.
That was the last orange.
Tell him not to bring so much fruit.
He hasn't come today, yet.
He is a businessman, who would forget everything while working
He forgets everything to come for me.
Greetings.
- Greetings.
Mother has come too. You mentioned her, right?
Greetings, Tanzeel. - The road has opened up.
She said, the next time you go take me.
I miss Shazia.
Hello, aunt.
Bless you. - Greetings. - Bless you.
Greetings, aunt.
My hands aren't clean. - That doesn't matter.
How are you? - I am fine, dear.
Salma, take these utensils away at once.
Here is some fruit. - Is there anything else? I can take it.
Don't talk nonsense. Take everything!
Forget about it. Tell me, how are you? How is your health?
I am just fine. I just want Tanzeel to get married.
I want him to marry, I want to see his kids.
I will be at peace.
I will be content.
Yes, you are right.
Every mother would like...
...all her kids to live in their own homes.
They should have kids so we can feed them.
We all want that.
Girls, go and get some snacks.
No, Nusrat! Let it be.
Why are you being so formal?
It is okay, sister-in-law. But in our family...
...we always offer...
...at least two curries to the guests.
I taught my children the same.
The girls were brought up like that. Now...
...that is my upbringing.
Nobody doubts that. - Let me just...
...go and meet Salauddin. - He went to his friend's place.
So, let me park the bike inside.
Sit, please.
Nusrat. I am here to speak about Tanzeel again.
What do you want to say to me?
The same thing I have been saying for 3 years.
I keep saying the same thing, constantly.
Tanzeel really likes Shazia.
I and my daughters like her a lot, too.
Why are you refusing this alliance?
You know why I am saying no.
Despite that you keep bringing it up every time.
You're going on about the degrees, now.
Let's admit, my son has no degrees.
But he is emotional and smart and is capable...
...of keeping your daughter happy.
He will cherish her.
I am not finding fault with him.
He is very nice and he will take great care of her. That is good.
But if the girl isn't listening, what can I do?
Nusrat, you can convince your daughters.
There are so many girls at home!
It is because of this that the girls are still sitting around.
Sister-in-law, you are taunting.
May God have mercy, my daughters will get married.
No Nusrat, I am not taunting.
I am talking about sense.
What can I do? Tanzeel has made me feel helpless.
He is not agreeing to any alliance.
He only wants to marry Shazia.
I don't know how long this will carry on for.
This is just between us.
I won't lie, my father...
...saw only Sajjad's decency.
Look at the condition I am in now.
I don't want my daughters to suffer the way I did.
Mom has come back to talk about that.
That's it.
Whenever aunt comes over she has only one agenda.
Why don't you get it, Tanzeel?
You can't get what you want.
I know I can't get that.
Because I am two years younger than you...
...and not educated like you and not settled down in the US or UK.
If you know it all why are you insisting?
Because, I have lost my mind.
If that is the case...
...will you wait for me for 20 years?
I have been waiting for 5 years.
Won't your heart melt?
'Why can't Shazia love Tanzeel?'
'We don't get into an alliance with those who bring a proposal.'
'And we can't marry into the circles we want to.'
Arslan has his own software house. - Hi.
That guy is a fashion designer. - Hello. - Hello.
And they run a photography studio. - Hello.
This is Sohail, my childhood friend.
Hi.
'He didn't introduce me by my profession. That's right.'
'It's not as if I am a doctor, engineer or work in a multi national.'
Good of you to drop by. Really good to see you. - Yes.
Why is your bike parked outside?
They told me to park outside so I did.
Why didn't you let him park inside?
I thought he would leave soon.
Next time let him park inside. - No.
It's okay. I will leave. Don't get hassled.
Take care, man, see you.
Bye.
'I would never dare to park...
...a motorcycle amidst those expensive cars.'
Sohail, can I serve the food?
No, I have eaten.
Nofil forced me to eat.
What should I wear?
How do you like this one? What do you say, Salma?
All of them are lovely. - No, they are not.
There is one thing which you love best.
Then that one. - Yes?
You think so? Okay, done.
I will wear this and come.
You know, her brother is getting married.
Is he older or younger?
Her younger brother. He is going for a love marriage.
He handles uncle's business, so it should be okay.
He could have married you.
Consider the class difference, Salma.
How can he marry me?
Will he marry before Natalia?
Yes, of course. What is the issue?
Won't her marriage run into trouble?
Why should it?
She has boys lining up for her all the time.
She gets proposals every place she goes.
You know, at the wedding so many people asked about Natalia.
She's not marrying someone her parents' chose? - No.
She wants to marry for love and she hasn't fallen in love yet.
Love marriage? Why?
That is it. Just a fantasy.
Thousands of boys fall in love with her.
But she is not yet in love with anyone.
When she falls in love she will get married.
How does it look?
Beautiful! - Really?
Okay.
'Why does everything in life happen only for Natalia?'
'Why can't it happen for Salma?'
What did you break, Salma?
Nothing, mom, my glasses fell down.
But they didn't break.
I told you it's too heavy.
'How can it happen for Salma?'
'What does Salma have?'
'She has no looks, no mind, no wealth.'
'I don't even have the cat worth 100,000.'
Salma? Come with me. - Yes?
Where to?
To the house of Sohail the UPS guy who lives 2 alleys away.
Why?
The matchmakers make promises and vanish.
I thought, I will speak to Sohail's mom, myself.
She is nice and perhaps her involvement will help.
Why should I go to every place where you will get us embarrassed?
You just want to drag me along.
Come along or I will remove my shoe.
I said I won't go!
Come wind, high water or your shoe.
My son, I would suggest, sit for some time.
Sohail will be here soon.
Not a problem, I will go and meet him at the shop.
I wanted to meet you so I thought I would come around.
I am glad you did that.
Okay, I will leave.
Greetings, sister.
Greetings? - I am Nusrat.
We spoke on the phone.
Yes, Nusrat. Do come in.
Hello, aunt. - Hello.