Ithiri Neram (ഇത്തിരി നേരം)

In the past, relationships were hierarchical.

Once they were meant to teach obedience.

But in a democratic society, relationships are based on mutual respect.

Individuals should be shaped to respect each other.

In modern society, individuals choose each other.

In the past, it was families, religion and caste...

Today individuals evolve apart from all this.

A relationship actually involves finding a mate.

There, love begins. One discovers a partner and wishes to start a life with them.

In these times, applying the old logic of marriage and

conditioning people in that way to find mates should be considered a mistake.

Maithreyan, you often say that the institution of family

interferes with personal liberty like a jailer...

Families actually teach us to create the "other"

keep them away and hate them.

This involves...

Houses have fences, then walls within them

going inside is like going into a jail.

They are factories supplying society with

humans trained to live without personal liberty.

If you look closely, each house is an antisocial establishment.

A modern society should rebuild this structure.

Thanks a lot, Maithreyan. For spending 'A little while' with us.

- It was a pleasure. - Likewise.

We'll be back to spend 'A Little While' with another guest next week.

We'll be back to spend

'Femina Sarees & Kurissery Jewellery A Little While'

with another guest next week.

'A LITTLE WHILE'

Bro, what's the plan?

Plan... You and Rajan bro will arrange everything.

I'll just quickly pop in at home and come over.

- Where's the room? - Our usual place. At Aristo Junction.

By the time you check in, I'll make a landing.

Okay!

Hey, don't expect me to interview this guy, OK?

I was also against having this moron.

But the boss insisted...

- Anish! - Yeah?

One second.

You go ahead. I'll come.

- All the best! - Thanks!

Don't look that way.

That ogler is there, as usual.

Hey!

Bro, trouble?

- Nah. - Just nagging?

Yeah, his usual.

I'll be off. You go get the stuff.

Bro, sides too?

- Yeah, buy. - Cool...

How about some chicken or beef?

Not just any chicken or beef...

It has to be from Hotel Taj.

Three beef fry and liver fry as sides.

Chicken fry for dinner, and plenty of parotta.

Nice enough!

On the way, get some banana fritters too

to have with the beef.

Heavenly, bro! Heavenly...

- I'm off then. Call Rajan bro. - Sure, will do.

Hello...

Hello...

Where are you, bro?

Hey, I have two drops. I'll come straight to Aristo.

Where's Anish bro?

He'll reach there. You come soon.

Dude, will you buy the sides?

I'll take care of it.

What booze?

Let me go and check, bro.

It's been ages since we got sloshed in a hotel room.

First you reach there and arrange everything, bro.

We'll have a blast today!

Alright.

And hey, buy half a kilo of banana and my cigarettes.

You know which banana to buy?

The small yellow one, right?

Gosh! Good thing I asked.

Don't you remember? I usually munch on the red banana, right?

You know, the big fat one.

It'll make the morning dump glide out smoothly...

If I have the yellow ones, I'll be screwed with constipation.

I've got piles, dude...

OK, then.

Oh no!

Life's tough, eh?

True.

Sorry!

- I'd booked a room. - Your name, Sir?

- Rajan! Don't you know? - Rajan, yeah...

- Just the sign, right? - Yeah.

My name and address are already here.

Okay, then!

A LITTLE WHILE

Hey...

You'll manage it alone here, no?

I could've avoided it.

But I had promised them.

I'll be back by 8:30.

Everything ready for tomorrow?

What's left?

Johny will take care of the church stuff.

The dress, crown and candle are in there, right?

Then the transport... Rajan bro will take care of it.

- Tell me, Chanchal. - Bro, I'm at the liquor store.

- What should I get? - What all are there?

Well, all the brands in the world are here.

You like rum, right? I'll get that?

That's OK. Get what you like.

Really?

In that case, what about whiskey?

Go ahead.

What's your budget?

Around a thousand five...

Two thousand five...

Three thousand five... Three thousand.

Three thousand, it is.

That won't be enough for a single malt. Will look for some blend.

Your choice.

There goes that dream...

Just three of you, right?

With four pegs each... Isn't it a bit much?

Keep a count.

Before the third ice cube falls on the fourth peg

Lord Anish will be here.

All hail his... Praise the Lord.

Bro, cash...

Broke... ass.

'Bottle+Sides'

Coming...

- Dude, you are here! - What took you so long, bro?

Got all the stuff?

What else is this?

Parotta, liver fry, chicken fry, beef fry

banana fritters, your red banana.

- Then cigarettes and Bombay mix. - Bombay mix? For what?

I have cravings too, bro!

- Hey, you got the bottle? - Of course!

Take it out...

Quick!

What a beauty!

B A I L...

Brushing up your alphabets?

Balan? What's this stuff?

Bro, it's damn smooth.

Sip it with your eyes closed, it'll taste better than single malt.

Half the price too. Goosebumps, bro! Goosebumps!

Is it? Why didn't you try for single malt?

I didn't want to ask.

Actually, that's good.

It's not about paying for the drinks.

He had the heart to come drink with us on the eve of his child's baptism.

That's love!

Love, it seems! He was also dying for a drink, just like us.

You won't get it…

Hey Jibin...

Hello...

- Ah, when did you reach, uncle? - Just now, dear.

- Brother! - Yes!

You didn't say you are coming!

Do cops announce their arrival?

Where are you off to, Ani?

- I have a shoot. - Today?

You are always busy...

Looks like your 'A Little While' has become a long while.

Annie, come in.

I'll be off, then.

- Will you come for the baptism at least? - Yes, for sure.

Ani, aren't you taking your bike?

Come here, brother.

To tell you the truth, there is no shoot.

There are two pals from the office. I couldn't treat them for my wedding.

The circumstances were such, right? They've helped me a lot.

It gets hectic from tomorrow onwards. So thought of finishing this off.

Also, I suspect an overdose of Hindu-Christian camaraderie here today.

True that.

Wait, why don't you come too? Quickly have a round and return.

Crazy or what? If your sister comes to know, she'll turn violent.

Also, I have night patrol.

OK then, I'll quickly have a round and return.

- Hey! - Yes!

Don't tell her about this, OK?

If she comes to know, my head will be the first to roll.

OK, then.

Hello...

Anish, this is Anjana.

Oh... Anjana.

How are you?

Good.

How are you, Anjana?

Good.

Busy?

No no... I'm out to see some friends.

Oh... is it? Then I'll call later.

Not an issue. I can talk now.

Ah...

I'm actually in Trivandrum now.

Oh, in Thiruvananthapuram?