The Lift Boy

Lord Ganesha!

Please bless me!

May your blessings always be with my family.

Does he care about his life?

You have spoiled him.

He walks in and out of this house whenever he wants.

Have you ever told him anything?

- I'm leaving. - Hmm.

Good morning, Madam!

Good morning, Krishna.

Good day, ma'am.

Shit!

Raju…

What the hell!

He's fine!

He'll be alright.

I know.

I just spoke to the doctor.

The doctor has recommend a three-week rest.

He says he shouldn't even get off the bed.

Three weeks?

Is he really that serious?

Yes, Raju!

He had a heart attack.

After hearing this I might get a heart attack.

Today is not my lucky day. Nothing is going right for me

What are you mumbling in English?

What about your test?

Weren't you supposed to get the results today?

Mom!

Your son would have been an engineer today...

...but I couldn't pass the test!

Again?

Oh, God! This is the fourth time!

I can count, Mom.

Raju...

your dad cannot work for the next three weeks.

You'll now prepare for the fifth attempt.

Why don't you...

take your dad's place...

at his job?

Mom! What are you saying?

I'm very busy. How can I do this? Don't be ridiculous!

Lift...

Do you want something?

Lift...

Lift...

Lift...

What a waste of space!

Bro, what does your dad do?

He works with CBI Mumbai.

He's undercover.

He's working on a highly confidential case right now.

I can't really talk about it.

That's so cool! Does he have a gun?

Has he shot anyone?

Once on an important mission, he killed three criminals.

Papa!

There's a blind man in the lift!

Papa!

Yes, how can I help you?

Good Morning, sir! I'm Krishna's son.

Krishna?

Who's Krishna?

Sir, your lift operator.

Oh! The liftman!

Darling, who is it?

Darling, it's the lift operator.

Yeah, tell me, how is your father doing?

Sir, getting better.

I have come to...

fill his shoes?

Shoes?

There are no shoes here, brother.

- No, I mean-- -What do you want?

No, sir, um...

it's just that…

until Dad recovers...

I'll work as the liftboy.

Oh, okay. I get it.

So, are you ready to start working today?

Yes, sir!

Very good. Very good.

So, go meet D'Souza. Okay?

Upstairs.

Okay.

Son!

Good Morning, ma'am! I'm here to meet Mr. D'Souza.

He passed away, my dear.

What? Just now?

A year ago.

Oh.

So, what can I do for you?

I'm here to meet the owner of the building.

Yes.

Tell me.

Um, ma'am my father, Krishna, works as a liftman here.

I'm here to fill in for him.

And do you have any relevant experience?

No, ma'am.

Give me a moment.

Follow me.

This is lock.

This is unlock.

Always keep the key with you.

Open with a smile.

Don't do any small talk.

Keep your eyes open for suspicious people.

Pets are not allowed in the lift.

Give me the key before you leave.

And that is your cleaning kit.

Aren't you going to change?

Do I have to?

Yes, you do.

- Raju... - Hm?

get my uniform ironed.

Perfect!

Hey!

What is this?

Go to the laundry and get it ironed.

Are you a cop?

Are you a doctor?

Are you?

Who cares what a liftman's uniform looks like?

Lakshmi...

please make sure he understands...

that it is this very uniform that feeds him!

Princess!

The lift is here.

Hold the lift.

Yes, ma'am.

Princess!

Coming, Ma!

Hah...

Ground floor!

Who are you?

Raju...

your new liftboy.

Krishna...

the lift operator?

His son

Princess, put your heels on!

They hurt my feet, Mom!

Baby, in showbiz beauty is pain!

Come on, wear it.

What?

Have a nice day, ladies!

Bloody pervert!

Fifth floor.

Who are you?

I haven't seen you before.

It's my first day.

Really?

I'm Lata.

Who does he think he is?

Is he operating a lift or a plane?

Keys, ma'am.

Your father always leaves at eight.

But... I was told it is a 12-hour shift.

Very well then.

I'll see you tomorrow.

I hope you managed to clean the lift.

Oh...

I did not know I was supposed to do that today.

You're supposed to do it every day, my dear boy.

Can I start from tomorrow?

You can.

But you may not.

If you hadn't been loitering outside my house these last 31 minutes

waiting eagerly to ring the bell to end your shift,

you could've cleaned that three times.

Now here are the keys.

Go do the needful

And don't forget the cleaning sign board.