02x03 - The Voyager

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- Hello?
- Tamanna ma'am! Congratulations!

You've won our contest!

You get a free trip to Mumbai

and a set of pressure
cookers, totally free!

Sorry, wrong number. I
didn't apply for any contest.

Ma'am, how does it feel to
win the pressure cooker set?

It's the wrong number, sir.

At least take the free
trip to Mumbai, rockstar.

Did the chorus singer life make
you forget the lead singer life?

What's up?

Arghya, I'm a bit busy right
now. Let me call you later.

Wait, wait! You've
been nominated.

As in, Bandish Bandits
has been nominated

for Radiovibes best
original song of the year.

Radhe and Tamanna are
back together again, yes?

Arghya, I don't think
I can come, okay?

- But why? But…
- I'm busy now. Let me call you later.

Good morning, partner.

Good morning!

Breakfast! Yum!

Isn't this a bit too much?

Why?

Ayaan, we need to talk…

This was the contract between
us To keep the scent alive

Every petal of the flowers

- Will stay alive in my…
- Will stay alive in my books

Yes.

Imroz Dehalvi was so right!

Now, let's put this flower in
some book and forget about it.

Listen, Ayaan.

Last night was a mistake.
It shouldn't have happened.

Dating colleagues can turn into
a very messed up situation.

I don't want to get
into that at all.

I hope you understand.

Yes, I understand.

You also understand so… yeah.

- Okay.
- Yeah. That's… that's great.

- Yeah.
- Yeah?

Sandwich?

I'll see you at school.

Thanks for breakfast.

Thank you.

I'll see you.

Bye.

Radhe.

You're not the first
guy ever to lip-sync.

Check out others'
events. They all do it.

I bet they do!

But it's essential for
me to sing live, Mahi!

I can't be deceitful like this.

Radhe, it's not
deceitful, buddy…

- It's not deceitful.
- No, wait a moment.

Who were you going to perform
live for? Drunk college students?

Or for the organizers who value

Instagram reels and a
press conference more

- than giving us time for a sound check?
- Right.

I don't want to waste my music in
a f*cking college auditorium, bro.

These things travel.

They have uploaded it on YouTube
and it's got one million likes.

Now the single will be released…

We won't do anything now.

My music? This isn't your music.

You won't come anywhere
near our music.

Our gurus have cherished this
music for so many generations…

You can preach this
sermon somewhere else.

I've had my fair share
of encounters with gurus.

I spent all of my childhood and
most of my youth chasing gurus

and asking for the education
I had a right to claim.

They chose an entitled
Arjun like you every time.

While they expected me to cut
my thumb off to repay them.

Guess what? I am not Eklavya.

But you are the unquestioning,
unthinking robot.

Mentally constrained by formality
and ceremonial thread on the wrist.

- Wait a moment. Guys…
- Mahi…

Let's calm down. Let's just calm down.
Don't go on the ceremonial thread.

Come, let's go. Radhe, let's go.

Where to keep this?

- Yes. Sanjay.
- Yes, sir. Give me.

- Come.
- I'll leave.

No! You come along too.

Sanjay, bring the pakhawaj.

Some other time.

I have some work.
You can rehearse.

There is a conference in Jodhpur in
a few days, let's start from there.

Alright?

I want to say something
before we begin.

Light music has a lot of
influence on your singing.

You are not using
"gamaka" nowadays.

Classical music…

Mohini.

You haven't changed at all.

Not at all.

Rage N Raga is giving you a platform
and chance to sing Panditji's bandish.

- Okay? Full freedom. It's a win-win.
- For whom?

A confirmation just arrived
today that Rage N Raga will open

the India Band Championship as
the celebrity band. Opening!

- For what?
- The India Band…

The Euro Band Championship
is coming here.

The most-viewed and biggest
music competition in the world.

I mean, you can't find a
bigger platform than this.

So I will lip sync and
they will show it on TV.

Radhe. This is a very
big deal for Mahi too.

He will definitely perform live.

Use this opportunity.
Use this platform.

Panditji's bundle or
manuscript or whatever it is…

- Compilation.
- Yes, open it and create an album with it.

That's what you said
to the family, right?

You would convey Panditji's
music to the world.

Here's the world! Sing.

Panditji's compilation.

It contains a lot.

A lot of compositions
by Grandfather.

"Vrindaavani Sa Rang."

"Sawan Mohey Tarsaaye."
Panditji adored this one.

Let's begin with this one.

Yes.

This is going to be our
mid-semester assignment.

Same song. Your version.

All the lessons that you've
learned, please use them. Okay?

Just remember that this is going
to be graded, but no pressure.

Just sort out the chairs
before you leave. Good luck.

Hey, Tamanna!

Yes, ma'am?

Good job with the band.

Thank you, ma'am.

Actually, I was
thinking we could try

disco-pop for the first
audition at the IBC.

- It's trending right now…
- Can you write notations?

Yeah, of course.

Here are some songs. Please
note down the notations.

Actually, the sources on the
internet aren't reliable.

You have to write them yourself.

I will need them by next Monday.

So if you want to miss some
band sessions, it's okay.

No, ma'am. I can manage both.

No, no, no. It's
your foundation year.

I don't want you to miss
your lectures or assignments.

It won't matter even if you
don't come for some days.

You can use my room.

Guys! An important
announcement for the IBC.

You can use a song of your choice
only for the qualification round.

The other rounds will
have their own rules.

You will have to be alert. You
will have to learn to adapt.

D sharp?

Will this scale be too
high-pitched for you?

No, I will try it out.

Never mind, let's
keep it to B flat.

- No…
- I will sing in your scale.

Let's practice. I
will get it right.

Mohini, this isn't about you.

It's more about male
and female scales.

"BAND w*r; AUDITIONS FOR
MUSIC'S BIGGEST COMPETITION

INDIA BAND CHAMPIONSHIP
HAVE BEGUN"

"AUDITIONS FOR THE INDIA
BAND CHAMPIONSHIP ARE LIVE!"

I am glad Panditji isn't here or
I'd have to go for purification.

Ma'am, Digvijay Sir has sent us to
improve light music's influence.

Must we do all this?

Of course, it must be done.

We have to sit for seven
hours during the awards show.

The dumplings will turn to dust.

PLEASE COME FOR THE AWARDS TODAY,
PLEASE, PLEASE… MISS YOU, BUDDY…

- Did you put ginger in the tea?
- Yes, sir.

- Stirred the sugar? Okay.
- Yes.

- Hello, sir.
- Hello.

Give me.

You carry on. I'll be with you.

Unnecessarily!

- Ma'am.
- That was fast.

I am just glad I can finally
resume band practice.

There's another
folder to go yet.

It's a little bit
more complicated.

You deserve a break. Come.

Arghya, I am out.
I can't make it.

Do you know how sexy Radhe
will look in his new suit?

- He will be there?
- Of course, he will be there.

He's moved on! He's
not stuck up like you.

- Here, speak to him.
- No, no, no, no.

- No?
- No, no, no, no.

No? Then?

Arghya, I will be there.

Love you!

She is coming.

Vandana, you sing Raga jog.

Hemant, you sing using
madhyam as the first note Sa

and sing "Vrindaavani Sa Rang."

This is the Jasrangi. Pandit
Jasraj's unique thought.

This is the best way
for male and female

singers to sing together
in classical music.

She has done her homework!

This helps the male and female
singers to sing on their own scales

while engaging with
Sa Ma and Sa Pa notes

to sing different
Ragas concurrently.

Isn't it unique?

It sounds like they are
speaking to one another.

The book contains a detailed
account of their acquaintance.

I am leaving. I
have a headache.

Is it a headache? Or
are you feeling hurt?

Forget about that. Sister-in-law
is singing so sweetly.

Get her along with you.

Guys, smile!

Yeah, good one!

You look very good.

Thanks.

- Actually…
- Listen, I don't care.

We don't need to talk.

I misbehaved that day. I
really am sorry about that.

I was angry with you too but…

I didn't need to vent to you
about the lip sync issue.

If you think I am pleased to
be on this tour and all that…

You are in a much better
situation than I am.

At least, you are learning
something at the college.

Rage N Raga is…

Rage N Raga is famous.

But when I'm on stage with them
I feel like I'm selling my music.

I feel like a fraud.

It's an even bigger fraud
than singing with a mask on.

It's good to know
that's what you think.

- And the award goes to…
- I'm not talking about you…

- I'm just…
- Bandish Bandits for "Chedkhaniyan."

Yes!

Come on, guys!

Yes!

Come on!

Come on!

Come on! Go, go, go!

Go!

Yes!

Thank you.

Thank you for all your support.

Thank you.

No, no, no.

You have to sing for us, please.

One last time for your fans.

- Radhe, Tamanna, everybody.
- Go!

When you sing live your
voice becomes a bit shrill.

Tamanna ma'am, you also sing!

I am happy about the fact

that at least you sang live,
even if you were in the chorus.

- Tamanna ma'am, one picture!
- Tamanna ma'am, one photo!

Hey, I saw what
happened, are you okay?

I'll talk to you later.

I guess this one Panditji had
written at a streetside shop.

We will sing it with a gajra
wrapped around our wrists.

"Lab Par Aaye."

This one is nice.

- Is it nice?
- I am serious, I am not kidding.

Wow! Okay, because
when the cross emerges

it's like the singer is
getting shock treatment.

My man thinks it's nice.

Radhe, bro, we're kidding.

Listen.

- Radhe?
- Enough!

I won't stay in a place that
doesn't respect Panditji's music.

What respect? We performed
his bandish in the last show.

The people applauded a lot.

Now should we worship
him and chant his name?

You're not even worthy
of doing that, Mahi.

You could learn to be a
bit respectful. That's all.

Brother, which era
are you living in?

I listened to a composition and
didn't like it so I said it.

Is it necessary for you
to understand everything?

Mahi, our music has a
history. Don't mock it.

Is it?

What kind of history?

Four people come around
to listen to your music.

When a person has
been through the grind

at 60 years, that's when
the auditoriums fill up.

And you guys throw him out
branding him a sell-out.

You've created a mutual admiration
society in the name of art.

Zero access to the public
to listen or to learn.

This history of yours
should be preserved?

Then why are you
performing classical music?

Form a rock band!

Put aside the sitar
and take up the guitar.

Are you the ones with dibs
on this kind of music?

Do I need your permission? Yes?

If I attach a wire to the sitar,
it's corrupting the style.

Even the harmonium is corrupted
according to you, right?

Because it was used for playing
thumris. Thumris got bad press too.

Since they were sung at
the courtesan houses.

You sing music from courtesan
houses now, don't you?

The day you come
without hypocrisy,

that's when you can
lecture me about music.

Radhe!

- Let him go, man.
- Come on, Mahi!

The classical music forum is


Go and sing the music from your
Gharana there. You'll get praised.

They have four broken chairs
there, which will applaud you.

Panditji's cheap imitation,
you will evaporate.

Opening act in the India
Band Championship, my foot!

You can't even
participate without me!

Here's the pen
from your Gharana.

Chill, Mahi.

- Mahi.
- Calm down…

Who the f*ck is he
to preach to me?

What will we do at
the IBC, brother?

I'll get someone.

Guess who is failing the
foundation test tomorrow.

Is the offer valid? Anytime?

- Listen, I am…
- I am so sorry.

- No, listen.
- Sorry, I…

- No, listen. I am sorry. I…
- shouldn't have assumed.

- I am a bit confused. It's just…
- What?

Is this the… I am sorry.

I like you.

It's... There is no…

deep scarring kind of love.
It's not that. It's just…

I like you, that's all.

Usually, I do flings but…

with you, the feelings
are just a bit…

I mean, the feelings aren't
intense. It's not that. It's just…

Okay, just…

Should we go for
dinner tomorrow?

Or a movie or anything you want.

Yeah. Sure.

But…

Ayaan, I thought
we discussed this.

I know, I know, it's just…

This is the way I feel so…

It's okay. You can take
all the time you need.

Think about it and let me know.

Okay.

Yeah.

Wine?

Sure.

I'll get the glasses.

Nakul, sometimes I lose
the motivation to teach.

But it's students like
you who bring me back.

Thank you.

Ma'am, I didn't have
any time to prepare.

The assignments…

All I am saying is, that I
know I won't perform well.

You signed up for
the band voluntarily.

You could refuse to do random
assignments of your own accord.

Anyway.

This is a part of
the class component.

You can take an F voluntarily.

We don't have all day, so
whenever you are ready.

Ma'am!

I get it. I finally get it.

All the notation work? I was
focusing only on vocal training.

But first I needed
to learn to listen.

I guess I am not
that bad after all.

Ma'am, I am just relieved…

I thought all this time that
you didn't think I was capable

and you didn't want
me in the band.

It's not about capability.

It's about need.

Music was always something
need-based for you.

You have worked hard!

But, for the results.

But what you don't know…

are the basics.

Sit.

You can't use everything
once you learn it.

You have to build an
instinct for music.

Deep within.

So that it becomes
a part of you.

You have to
surrender completely.

Like there's no goal.

Absorb it.

Soak it.

Meditate on it.

And…

Tamanna, the other issues

will come and go.

Music needs to be centered.

Focused.

I have been down this path.

I know the real value of it.

Protect it.

Not with the head.

Not even from the heart.

Let it flow.

In 1977, scientists
sent out a spacecraft.

Voyager.

They wanted it to interact with
any unknown species and aliens.

They put in a record player.

There was only one record on
it, which was filled with music.

You were making notations
for those songs.

That's the power of music.

I’ve taken admission in a music
school. I'll start from scratch.

No shortcuts. No auto-tune.

Just like you, I want
to be a real talent.

You know, Tamanna, music
is the only art form

that you can connect
to without humanity.

We're lucky, aren't we?

CLASSICAL MUSIC FORUM
TICKET SALES WINDOW

The classical music forum is


Go and sing the music from your
Gharana there. You'll get praised.

They have four broken chairs
there, which will applaud you.

I hereby ban the Rathod
Gharana from Sangeet Samrat.

Panditji's cheap imitation,
you will evaporate.

India Band Championship
is coming here.

Opening act in the India
Band Championship, my foot!

You can't even participate
in it without me.

I can't watch this Gharana
die, while I am around.

He made me the
successor and departed.

Now, what should I do?

Our Gharana is
safe in your hands.

That's what you said
to the family, right?

You would convey Panditji's
music to the world.

Here's the world! Sing.

As your manager, let
me tell you clearly

that you are committing
career hara-kiri, okay?

I know.

That's why I need you the
most of all right now.

Arghya, I don't want to leave
alone. Please come with me.

You said great artists
think of unpossible dreams.

It's impossible, you a*s!

And this is really difficult.

But we have done this
together, earlier.

Sangeet Samrat! Nobody believed
in me even then, apart from you.

You said I am your Arjun, right?

It's time to get the
Pandavas together.

You should come along too.

Have you lost your mind, Radhe?

But Mother, we won
Sangeet Samrat together.

We have a team in place already.

The India Band Championship
is a music competition.

It's a TV show, Radhe. We
can't be a part of that.

Why not?

Why not?

Because our Gharana will
be linked to it, Radhe.

This music should stay where
it is understood and respected.

It has no place there now.

The people who you speak
of who understand the music

can praise us when they want
and defame us as they please.

Radhe.

Mother, how long do we bind
ourselves to please a select few?

The IBC is not a
run-of-the-mill platform.

It's not about 400 music lovers.

It's going to be 40 million people
listening to Panditji's music, together.

Then it's up to them
to accept or reject it.

But if we consider our music to be
relevant, what are we scared of?

Radhe, you are absolutely right.

But sister-in-law has
tours, I have recordings.

Devendra, it's not about
that at all! He is wrong!

This music is not to be
sold off in a market, Radhe!

Why do we fear the
market so very much?

Even in the past, music was always
for the people, it still is for them.

Do we let it languish in a nook
and keep it for a few kings?

And you must consider this…

It would bring the
family together.

I understand what
you mean, Radhe.

But the fact is, I am in
these same markets presently.

So it will become a matter of
either this side or that side.

It's risky. Think about it.

Radhe.

The tradition is right.

I will stay true to it.

Mother, it's not about
taking sides anymore.

Either we swim or we sink.

I will take part in the IBC.

Mother.

Uncle, if you are with me…

we can rehearse tomorrow.