Shabeen.
Chaudhary Rafiq and his family are coming tonight.
- Make arrangements for dinner. - Okay.
- Greetings. - Come, dear. Have a seat.
We were waiting for you.
It's been so long since we all sat together, as family.
It feels great.
If you're going to discuss boring topics like business and politics
then I'm not staying.
All right, then, let's discuss her favorite topic.
And what's her favorite topic?
The one that the typical Pakistani girl likes.
Fashion, make-up, or family gossips.
Stop over-exaggerating, understand?
I'm not so typical.
Okay, go to Inayat. Tell him that since guests are coming over tonight
- he should cook something nice. - Okay.
I wanted to discuss something important with you
regarding our children's marriage.
What did you want to talk about?
Most of the girls in our family are married already.
I'd like Narmeen to marry within the family.
Well, when we have a nice alliance within the family
why should we look outside?
Hold on.
If you have called me to the village to pressure me for marriage
then that won't happen.
Grandma, I was going to go to Karachi directly from the airport.
I came here on your request.
Dear, we don't want to pressure you.
I know that you're very busy.
But marriage is also a duty that you have to fulfil.
The sooner it happens, the better.
You're 32 years old.
At your age, I had a daughter.
Uncle, with all due respect
do not compare yourself to me.
What else do you know other than politics?
Look at me. My father passed away when I was a child.
I've been handling the business.
I worked hard to make the business flourish.
You're living a life of luxury in this house
- because I toil all day long. - Hold on a minute.
You haven't done us a favor by handling the family business.
There is a proper age to marry.
There is a proper time to attain joy. It should be acquired in time.
So, the time hasn't come yet.
I don't want to argue on this anymore.
Right now, my complete focus is on my business.
I want my business to thrive.
So, I won't marry now.
And if anyone tries to pressure me for marriage
then Grandma, I'll stop coming to the village.
What time is the delegation arriving tomorrow?
Yes, I'll be there.
I said, I'll be there.
- Where are you going at this hour? - I'm not leaving right now. Come.
I've a flight to Karachi in the morning.
- I'll leave at 7 a.m. - Okay. - Please come.
- Are you leaving because you're upset? - Oh, no, Grandma, that's not true.
I have an important meeting in Karachi.
I'll be back in a few days.
But now, I think I should move to Karachi permanently.
Travelling is exhausting, Grandma.
Will you stay with me over there?
Dear, I have a child over here as well. I have to keep him happy too.
That's why I say that you should get married.
But perhaps, you don't want to marry at all.
Or maybe you don't like Narmeen.
Grandma, I don't believe in marrying relatives.
Narmeen is my cousin, but we're not compatible.
Please tell uncle that I won't marry for the next three years.
If he's desperate to get his daughter married
he can find her another match.
So, should I take this as a clear refusal from you?
You may think as you like, Grandma.
You don't know your uncle.
If he hears a clear refusal, he'll get furious.
Grandma, perhaps, uncle doesn't know me too well.
He may be short-tempered, but he has no idea about my temper.
Anger and stubbornness runs in my blood.
It's clear, Grandma. I don't want to marry now.
My life is absolutely beautiful and peaceful without marriage.
Please don't pressure me to marry.
What's your problem with marriage?
Because marriage is a failure. It's a lie.
Okay, you tell me. Has there ever been a successful marriage in our family?
I've witnessed the failed marriage of my deceased parents.
I've also seen uncle's married life failing.
His second marriage happened on the sly, right?
He didn't tell aunt about it. He was exposed later.
Dear, the religion permits a second marriage.
He did it to have a son.
He wasn't destined for a son.
- Why don't you become his son? - I don't mind becoming his son.
I don't want to be his son-in-law.
Please tell him this.
I'll soon tell you when I decide to marry.
Good night.
What happened, Faryal?
What's wrong? Did someone say something? Did boss scold you?
Oh, God!
- Water... - Sit down, I'll get water.
What's the matter? Please tell me.
Nageen, do you remember that passenger?
The one who proposed to you?
He has been after me ever since!
He follows me everywhere. He even calls me.
He says that if he can't have me, he'll kill himself.
Or he'll kill me.
So, didn't you tell him that you're engaged?
- You're going to get married soon. - I told him. I told him everything.
Yet he won't leave me alone.
I insulted him today.
But he complained to the manager about me.
He couldn't tolerate his insult.
He's been calling me and threatening me.
He said he'll kill me.
Come with me right now. We'll talk to the manager. Let's go.
No. I won't go anywhere.
What if I get fired? I don't want to take the risk.
Why are you scared, Faryal? Please don't worry.
I'll go with you and complain to the manager.
Who does he think we are?
Don't worry. Listen to me. Get up, and come with me.
Why don't you get it!
Who'll take care of my family's expenses?
Faryal, will you just keep enduring all this?
Yes.
I'll endure it for as long as I can.
Sir, Mukhtaar Group has approved our budget of 30 million.
Two more quotations have been sent. We'll know about them in a few days.
Don't give them a confirmation.
I'm thinking that we shouldn't do business with Mukhtaar Companies.
- They owe us a lot of money already. - Right, sir.
What about Mr. Iftikhar?
Sir, I've been trying my best, but he isn't responding.
I don't know what you've been trying. It's been so long.
All you've been doing is trying.
Come in.
Sir, your flight is cancelled due to bad weather conditions.
Sir, don't worry.
- I'll try. - How can I not worry?
You know it's important for me to go.
Everyone is waiting for me. Go and check.
Right, sir. Come with me.
A flight should be available.
So many flights take off each day.
Okay, at least try.
Yes, I'm waiting.
- Talk to them, sir. - Talk to them and let me know.
How much longer is it going to take?
Okay, fine. Let me know.
- What happened? - Sir, there are no flights.
Even the chartered plane will need a couple of hours.
Oh, God!
Okay, get the car.
We'll go by road. It's important to go. Only you and I will go.
By road, sir?
- Yes, by car. What's wrong? Hurry up. - Right, sir.
- Excuse me. - Yes?
- I need water. - Just a minute.
Nageen, that boy teased me.
- Who? - The one in red shirt.
Loafers.
- What's wrong? - Something is wrong with the engine.
- I don't think... - Check fast.
Sir, this is beyond repair.
What's the problem? I'm getting late!
Something is wrong with the engine, sir.
Don't you check everything before leaving?
Sir, if you say, I can call for a car from home.
We'll reach in an hour.
It'll take three hours for the car to come here.
You should have known this.
- Stop the bus. - Bus...
Stop the bus!
Who are these people? Why are they stopping the bus?
- Are they dacoits? - No, they look like decent people.
Let's stop the bus and ask them.
Mister, stop the bus.
Mister, our car has broken down.
It's very important for sir to reach Larkana.
That's all right, but the problem is, there's only one vacant seat.
Just one seat?
Okay, fine. Go and get the car repaired and reach Larkana.
- I'll go by the bus. - Sir, you...
Stop arguing. It's important for me to go.
Just do as I say. Go!
Let's go.
Excuse me. I need water.
Yes, sir.
Take this.
Why are you misbehaving?
Aren't you ashamed to do such things!
What's wrong, ma'am? I didn't do anything.
What's going on? Why are you making noise?
He was misbehaving with me.
Excuse me. She's lying, I didn't do anything.
This girl is right.
I've been noticing him. He's been misbehaving with her.
What do you think?
Just because we are compelled to work here, men like you
have the liberty to touch us women?
Look, mister, this is our last warning to you.
If we get more complaints against you, you'll be made to alight the bus.
Please sit here.
Sir.
No, thank you.
Would you like some water or juice?
I'd like some water.
Water.
Take this, sir.
I'm sorry.
When are you going on a vacation, Narmeen?
Not right now. I might go in winter.
Have you two come here to enjoy the party
or to stay on your phones?
I'm seeing Alizeh's wedding pictures.
- Alizeh got married? - Alizeh's wedding?
- Yes, she got married. - I see.
Let me see.
Oh, my God! Is that Alizeh's husband?
She's so pretty, but her husband is not at all good-looking.
No, he's not that bad.
But Alizeh looks prettier.
Not everyone is as lucky as you, Narmeen.
What do you mean?
I'll tell you.
Look at this. Your cousin Sultan has 10 lakh followers.
The most eligible bachelor.
I swear, if you weren't involved, I'd have definitely talked to him.
Really, Narmeen, you are really lucky that a handsome boy like Sultan
is going to be your husband.
- Oh, my! Look at her blush! - Come on.
'What do you think?'
'We are compelled to work here'
'does that give men like you the liberty to touch us?'
Sir.
Sir, did you like the project details?
Yes, it's fine.
I'll think about it and let you know.
- Where are you going? - To Karachi.
You've just come.
Yes, I came for work, and now I'm going for work.
Sultan, it feels like you've married your work.
I thought you'd spend time with me.
We'd go out and spend time with each other.
Look, Narmeen, you understand my work and commitments.
You avoid me every time, and yet I don't leave you alone.
I love you, after all.
Sultan, don't go. Please stay back, for my sake.
Narmeen, what will I do stay here?
At least give me a chance.
If I don't live up to your expectations
- then you can... - Narmeen, you are my cousin
and I respect our relationship.
I don't like you begging me every time.
Look, every person has self-respect.
- I've told you clearly... - I really love you, Sultan.
Please stay.
I avoid you because of these intentions of yours.
Look, Narmeen, I don't know if I'll ever marry you.
Because I haven't made that decision yet.
That's why I don't want you to have high hopes.
I don't want you to be hurt.
Please try to understand. It's important for me to go.
'Your cousin Sultan has 10 lakh followers.'
'The most eligible bachelor.'
'I swear, if you weren't involved, I'd have definitely talked to him.'
'Really, Narmeen, you are really lucky that a handsome boy like Sultan'
'is going to be your husband.'
'Narmeen, you are my cousin and I respect our relationship.'
'I don't like you begging me every time.'
'Look, Narmeen, I don't know if I'll ever marry you.'
'Because I haven't made that decision yet.'
'That's why I don't want you to have high hopes.'
'I don't want you to be hurt.'
He... He rejected me?
- Me... - What's wrong, dear?
Mom.
He rejected me?
Who rejected you?
Sultan.
Get a grip, dear. Your dad will talk to him.
No one can reject his daughter.
Mom.
If Sultan can't be mine
then I will not let anyone else have him either.
I mean it.
Sir, have you booked a flight, or do you want to travel by road?
Yes, drop me at the bus station.
Sir, will you travel by bus?
Yes, and keep this to yourself.
Don't mention it to anyone.
Sir, the weather is clear. There are flights available.
Won't there be a security problem at the bus stop?
And sir, if Mr. Durrani finds out, he'll be very angry.
That's why I said you need not tell him about it.
The bus is offering security to me.
Just drop me to the bus station.
- Don't talk too much. - Yes, sir.
- Give me a ticket. - Where do you want to go, sir?
- Where does this bus go? - It's going to Jhelum.
- Where do you want to go? - Jhelum.
- Sir, don't you have change? - Keep it.
- May I see your ticket, sir? - Here.
- Are you on duty today? - Yes, sir.
Bring the car back.
To the place where you dropped me. Where else?
Come quickly.
You are blinded by his one-sided love. You can't think straight.
His rude behavior, the way he ignores you.
All you can see is that he doesn't look at you.
He is clearly ignoring you. Don't you have self-respect?
Do you think you can impress him with this behavior of yours?
Perhaps, you're not aware of the nature of men.
The more you run after him, the more he'll ignore you.
Your obsession won't help attracting him towards you.
What am I supposed to do?
You tell me, Mom. What should I do?
Leave everything to me.
To you? I'll lose him.
Look, dear, I know how to convince him.
How to pressure him.
Even if I have to blackmail him, I will.
Because he is arrogant about your father's name and reputation.
The day he takes his business and property from him...
I've been hearing this from you all for a very long time.
You can't do anything for me.
Be patient.
That's enough, Mom, I can't wait anymore.
I feel Sultan is involved with someone else.
One day, all of a sudden, we'll get news of his marriage
and we won't be able to do anything.
He is involved with not one, but many girls.
But he won't marry any of them, because he's sensible.
It'll be a loss for him.
I'm not going to listen to you anymore.
Now I'll do what needs to be done
to make Sultan mine.
Don't you dare do anything stupid!
You won't call him up or let him insult you again.
Your father is not an ordinary man.
People beg us to get you married to their sons
and you are begging Sultan?
Just wait and watch.
One day, Sultan will come to ask for your hand in marriage.
Just be patient.
'What's wrong with me?'
'Why do I keep thinking about her?'
'Why do I see her everywhere?'
'Am I in love with her?'
'But that girl, her background...'
'No, I don't deserve a girl like her.'
'I can't even think about marrying her.'
'Is that why she is on my mind all the time?'
'She was just a regular girl.'
'What made her so special for me all of a sudden?'
So, Nageen, how's your job?
- Is there a problem? - No. Thank God, Brother Rashid.
- It's great. - Very good.
And even if there's a problem, let me know.
I'll put in a word for you.
God has been kind.
My girl got a nice job so easily.
I swear, I pray wholeheartedly every time
that Nageen finds a nice alliance from a good family.
A rich family!
Just pray that she finds a decent family.
My sister is not greedy for money.
My girl is very sensible.
You'll see, she'll get great proposals.
Nuzhat, make three cups of tea. One, two and three. Okay?
You were saying something.
I wanted to ask you what your salary is.
It's Rs. 25,000 for now.
But they say they'll give me a raise if they like my work.
I pray that happens!
By God's grace, you'll get a raise and become fortunate too.
You'll marry into a nice family, just wait and watch.
That's fine, Mom. This is...
This month's expenses. Everything is very expensive.
Be careful while you spend it.
How much is it?
Rs. 10,000?
Rs. 10,000 are not enough to run the household.
Everything is very expensive.
You have two children.
We buy groceries in a month and it gets over in 10 days.
We run out of tea and sugar.
And don't get me started on the milk.
We get two liters a day and it's still not enough.
That's how it is. There's nothing I can do.
I'll try to give you more next month, and...
Nageen will get her salary next month.
She'll give half of it to you. Right, Nageen?
Sure. Why not?
Have you lost your mind? How can we use her salary?
Who do you think I am?
Why do you say that?
I'm like a daughter to you. Why do you treat me like a stranger?
- Answer her question. - No, dear.
Since you're earning, you should save up for your wedding.
Buy your favorite clothes, eat what you like.
Forget about us. We're at God's mercy.
But you mean everything to me.
Look, you too have a right on my earnings.
- Now we'll share the expenses. - Nageen won!
Answer her.
Okay, then. If you insist, it's okay.
Don't disappoint her.
Hey, Nuzhat! Fry some kebabs along with the tea.
She has come after so long. Let's serve her something nice.
- I do have this job. - Excuse me.
Excuse me.
Yes? Tell me.
- I wanted to talk to you. - Why?
It's nothing important. I just wanted to know your name.
- I want to know where you live. - Why?
Well, I have established a company in which...
Aren't you the one who I dropped water the other day?
Yes.
Coincidentally, you've been travelling by bus every alternate day since then.
May I know the reason?
- You look like a decent guy, but... - No. You are mistaken.
I look like a hooligan, but I am a decent guy.
Look, I don't have any wrong intentions.
I am not following you to harass you.
I just wanted to meet you and know your name.
What?
Let me explain.
Look, talking here...
I mean, let's go to a restaurant.
Or let's talk at a cafe over coffee.
Look, I think this job is not of your standard.
You're wasting your time over this job.
I have recently established a company. I need a secretary.
You'll be perfect for the job.
I want you to join me.
I'll give you everything that you deserve.
I'll wait for your call. Here's my card. Keep it.
My name is Sultan Durrani.