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'Chandigarh.'
'Punjab's capital.'
'All the boys staying in small towns and villages of Punjab dream about..'
'..completing high school so that go to Chandigarh to get a degree..'
'..rent a room there and have the time of their lives.'
'These boys have come to Chandigarh with the same dreams.'
'Dimpy Brar and Sharan Dhalilival.'
'There are about to face the worst high water of their lives.'
'That is, a high tide.'
'Now God alones knows how that high tide is going to affect their lives.'
Mr. Sharma had called me.
He said that you boys are from decent families.
- Okay. - I agreed because you would pay the rent on time.
The refrigerator.
Have cold water, make ice, do whatever you want.
Do you see this wall unit, son? I got is especially made.
It contains imported crockery.
You can eat, drink and relax at the dinning table.
These are the beds. You can use them.
These are blankets, you can use..
They are a little dirty.
Get them cleaned.
Not a problem.
- We will have them cleaned. - Come here, boys.
This is a settee.
You can rest here when you get tired. I had brought it from Delhi.
Look over there, a poster of Kareena Kapoor.
Keep looking at it and enjoy yourself.
There's the cupboard. You can use it.
Keep your clothes in it.
Auntie, these bottles?
- Mr. Sharma has a drink or two sometimes. - Okay.
He must be hiding them in here.
What are you waiting for, stupid? Throw them out!
Oh, I see.
Uncle plays hockey as well.
No, the boys who used to stay here were hockey players.
- Okay. - He was the university topper.
- One of them is still the president. - Okay.
I said throw them out!
What if Sandhu-bhai (brother) comes back?
Oh yes.
No problem. You guys adjust a little.
- No problem. We will manage. - Okay?
- You help them clean up. - Okay.
Make yourself useful.
I'll go and have tea.
Brother, Sandhu didn't play, he was used to slay.
Payment in advance, sir.
You guys leave.
And I am left behind with a few shirts.
I end up wearing them.
You can have the money.
What's the bungalow number?
22.
Sandhu-bhai's?
- Yes. - Right.
No need. You can pay later.
No problem.
You can pay later. I am not worried about the money.
So, to conclude, from school to college and from college to the university..
..everything has changed.
Except for this tea, bread and chutney.
They still taste the same.
I totally agree.
Today, we attend all lectures.
From tomorrow, we go looking for a girlfriend.
The sooner we start the better.
- Stand up. - What happened?
President's right hand.
President's men are here.
The canteen's empty as well.
Hello, brother.
Stay away from them.
- He looks dangerous. - He is very dangerous.
Uncle, send tea and stuffed bread.
So, new admission?
Yes.
- Come here. - Okay.
Stand in a line. Come on.
Very good.
What's your hostel number?
Not a hostel, brother. We have rented a room outside.
- Sector? - 34.
Bungalow number 22.
Which?
Number 22?
You are staying in Sandhu-bhai's bungalow?
Yes.
You don't know where you are staying.
That is a very lucky place.
We used to wait for Sandhu-bhai to invite us to party there.
Kang.
If you need anything, any time, contact me.
You'll be given top priority.
You see the attention I get?
It's all thanks to Sandhu.
See you, take care.
Uncle, let them eat on credit.
Welcome to Chandigarh, my friend.
Sharan, this has helped us extremely.
We don't even need to bother to find out who this Sandhu is or is not.
- We got lucky. - Very lucky.
But like auntie said, he must be a topper.
That's why everyone respects him so much.
Come on then, cheers to Sandhu.
Long live Sandhu-bhai!
What are you celebrating?
Where's Sandhu?
Sandhu who?
You uncle, dumbos.
S-A-N..
D-O..
Sandhu.
Now tell me, in English.
I swear, I don't know.
You?
My dear big bro, I come today, new tenant.
No clue, I swear.
Stupid, I'll shoot from front and the bullet will come out from?
- Salman Khan has told that to everyone. - Yes, brother.
Sandhu is my enemy.
A look at your faces makes it clear that forget belonging to his group..
..you don't even belong to his village.
We aren't.
Come here.
Me?
Come on.
Memorise this number, both of you.
If you ever get any information about Sandhu, call me.
Otherwise, Sonu Dhakka will give such a push..
..that life will be no pushover.
Let's go.
Come on.
'Didn't I mention a high tide?'
You want to study!
In Chandigarh!
This is what we had feared.
I had met aunt just as I left the house.
Mom had asked me to dust my shoes before going ahead.
That was a bad omen.
But I didn't listen to her.
Forget it. Let's get out of here.
Come on, let's go.
Open the door.
Who is that?
Go and find out.
- You answer the door. - Is anyone home?
Let's go together.
Let's go.
Open it.
Is anyone there? Come on.
- Yes? - Here's your parcel, brother.
Here.
What are you staring at? Sign here quickly.
I need go to other places as well.
Hurry up.
Number. Phone number. Hurry up.
Okay.
They have delayed me.
Strange.
Even the courier guys of Chandigarh have attitude.
Huh?
- This is for Sandhu. - Set it on fire.
Well done.
"Set it on fire."
I have signed my name on it. Dimpy Singh Brar, son of Boota Singh Brar.
After what I have heard of Sandhu, he'll set my family on fire.
"Set it on fire."
This is a wedding invite.
Simran weds Monty.
There's a letter in it.
A letter? Read it.
Rajveer, I don't know whether this letter will ever reach you.
But this letter is my last hope.
After you left I realised that you were right and my brother was wrong.
He used us to expand his business and get Monty's wealth.
Simran.
Aunt!
We are in trouble.
What is this?
Tell me, what should we do?
You tell me.
Sandhu?
Or Dhakka?
Yes?
We were at the university.
What's this commotion about?
- I don't know. - Why are the cops here?
- Tell me your name. - They are here for an enquiry.
They do this every time.
Stop, stop, stop.
What happened, bro?
Nothing.
Sonu Dhakka thrashed Kang.
Where can we find him?
Kang's going to stay in the hospital for a few days.
- Let's go. - Okay.
Thank God he didn't beat us up.
- Hurry up. - Tell me what had happened.
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