Antormahal (অন্তরমহল)

NEW DELHI

Hmm.

It was great. I think we'll crack the deal.

Awesome! But come back soon, baby.

Where's Sayani?

- Clearing the bill at the reception. - Oh.

- When is your flight? - In three hours.

- I'm leaving in a bit. - Okay.

Hey...

- I was just thinking... - What?

I've thought of a name if we have a boy.

Patience, my friend.

- What's the rush? - Uff!

Wait till I'm home.

Let me see the doctor first.

Don't jinx it.

I'm running late.

I'll talk to you later, okay?

I'm running late too, baby.

Safe travels. Bye.

Bye.

A FEW MONTHS AGO

Happy birthday.

Happy birthday to you

Happy birthday to you

Happy birthday to my baby

Happy birthday to you

I want to sleep some more please.

Birthday wish.

This is not your birthday wish. This is your wish every day.

You'd sleep all day if you could.

Please, Indro.

I worked late into the night.

I've an important presentation. Let me get some rest.

Hey, Riti.

I read something interesting. You know what?

Ask me what.

Won't tell you without validation.

Tell me.

Sex between five and seven a.m. is terrific.

Sperm count is highest. I read it online.

- What rubbish, Indro! - Why?

I've done my research.

This is what you're researching?

I didn't mean it like that.

It's too early. Let me sleep.

Because it's so early...

let's make a baby.

You think it's instant noodles?

This is why we're not getting anywhere.

You're not serious at all.

I'm not serious?

Not at all.

Fine, tell me. I'm listening.

How long have we been trying for, Riti?

A long time.

Then?

Tell me what you read online.

- I've done a lot of research. - Hmm.

From clinical theories to fertility issues.

Even consultation firms.

And you came to the conclusion that...

early-morning sex will make a baby for sure?

- Yup. - Wow!

- Trust me. - Rubbish!

Listen to me, baby.

- Look at me. - Hmm.

Today's a special day. Your birthday.

Hmm.

You know what they say about birthday sex, right?

What if your birthday luck works?

- Then? - Then next year on this day...

we'll have a joint celebration for you and our baby.

Do you even know what you said?

What?

You implied that I'll be pregnant for 12 months.

So illogical and messed up.

I think it's you. You're the problem.

Wait a second. What do you mean?

- I just got-- - Fold it.

I just got the math wrong. How is that related?

You call this logic, huh?

Where are the ends of the quilt?

Damn it!

We have to try more seriously, Riti.

Hmm.

I'm keeping track of my ovulation dates.

Then why can't you get pregnant?

THE INSIDE STORY

Your mom gave me this saree.

Wore it for the first time.

Hmm.

Everything's fine.

I promise.

You know something?

- When I played with dolls as a kid... - Hmm?

I behaved like a mom even back then.

My mom used to laugh.

Said I need to grow up to become a mom.

This one time in college...

I went crazy.

Brought home a baby we found on the streets.

My friends and I.

And all hell broke lose at home.

Indro.

Hmm?

I really want a baby.

Of course, we'll have a baby. Don't worry.

Now smile.

We've been trying for a long time, right?

It takes time, honey.

I'll go freshen up.

Don't overthink. We'll make the baby that you want.

Hmm?

Amazing, Captain!

Made all this early in the morning?

You're up?

You'll have fried bread, right?

Oh ho!

Rice pudding?

Hmm.

I know you don't like sweets.

But can't refuse rice pudding I made for your birthday.

Come here. There we go!

- Happy birthday! - Thank you.

Here.

- Riti. - Hmm?

I've packed pilaf and mutton curry for lunch.

Haven't packed sweets.

So order for some for your colleagues.

I'll be right back.

Really miss you on my birthday, Father.

- My gift? - From your father-in-law.

This is what I was waiting for.

- Buy anything you want. - Hmm.

Be happy, be successful.

I never get birthday money, Mom.

This was your dad's gift to her.

That was a bribe.

- Bribe? - Yes.

- It's called a bonus. - For what?

Gas bill, electricity bill, pension... I managed it all for him.

- Yes. - Give me 500 bucks.

No!

- Here. - Will you never let me grow up?

I'd distribute chocolates in school. And now, this.

You can stay a kid.

But now I want someone even younger at home.

Five-seven a.m. local train.

Okay, bye.

- Bye. - Bye, Mom.

Come on. We're getting late.

- Bye. - Bye.

- Indro. - Hmm?

There's no problem with us, right?

No.

It's society's problem, not ours.

Laughing at his own joke!

Weirdo!

Shouldn't we still consult a doctor?

Just for the sake of it.

Hmm.

- You know what I think? - What?

Our love is so intense, it'll melt away all problems.

How poetic!

- I've-- - Sometimes--

- Huh? - What?

You first or me?

I'll go. I've brand new information for you.

What?

I love you.

So, guys, this is our next project.

We'll be working on this for the next five months.

And we will crack this, right?

Excellent presentation, Riti.

Hurry up. She'll be here any minute.

- Riti, time to cut the cake. - (indistinct chatter)

Happy birthday to you

Yeah?

Look who's here.

Who?

You?

Outsiders allowed to the birthday lunch?

- You knew? - Yeah.

- How sweet! - Happy birthday.

Thank you.

Cake?

Hey!

Thank you, thank you!

I'm taking this.

- Hello, Riti. - Hi.

They want to talk.

- Hello, aunty! - Hello, aunty!

- Hi, aunty! - Hello, hello.

Loved it, aunty.

- Better than a restaurant. - Superb!

- Amazing! - Thank you.

- Thank you. - We'll come over for this.

You're always welcome.

- Okay! - Great!