Musafir Cafe (2026) s01e02 Episode Script
Stay
Hurry.
Get inside.
Wow, Chander!
I was expecting something else.
That's the problem.
What were you expecting, anyway?
Something boring.
A house with zero personality.
Excuse me?
I'm not boring at all, as you can see.
I'm a bit less colorful than you, but…
that's about it.
Anyway, I was thinking…
If I don't find another PG,
should I just move in here?
What's wrong?
- Seriously?
- Yeah, is there a problem?
No, there's…
There's no problem,
but I was just thinking that
we just met a few days ago.
Relax. I was just kidding.
Kidding?
You know, your face has
that kind of energy.
What kind of energy?
Like you're…
a virgin guy,
bringing a girl home for the first time.
Another assumption.
You know, I've always wanted
someone to come over to my place
at 2:00 a.m.
But it ended up being you.
Dried apricot, dried kiwi…
What about dried raisins?
- Hey!
- Hey!
I'm just checking whether
my Preet's blog has gone viral yet.
Not every blog goes viral.
Well, yours should.
You're such a good writer.
Have you heard of the travel vlogger
Sagarika Chhetri?
She wants to come and interview us.
She also wants to showcase our cafe.
- Should I say yes to her?
- What's all this, man?
I know, I know, but it could
really benefit the cafe.
So, please.
Well, this cafe is yours,
and so is Chander Sharma.
Your wish is my command.
Cute.
Preet.
Thank you.
I know I don't say it very often, but…
C, if you're going to say nice things
about me, do it with some style.
Alright then!
No, but I mean it.
You are my reason for being, Preeti.
Musafir Cafe,
this little life we've built…
Everything.
None of this
would've been possible without you.
So…
So, I'll…
close up the kitchen.
And then?
And then we'll head home
and finish our dance.
- Dance?
- Yup.
Okay.
You know,
the things you couldn't express
are written all over your book choices.
What did you gather, Madam Lawyer?
Why you ran away from
software engineering.
Turns out you're a dreamer.
Something's stirring inside you, right?
As if you're in search of something.
- Right?
- Spread the sheets.
You can take the bed.
I'll set up mine outside.
Will you be able to sleep there?
If I sleep here,
I don't think I'll be able to.
A swing!
Do you drink?
Once a month or so,
a small drink makes me feel so good.
Same. Same.
This bottle belongs to my friend.
I don't drink much.
So why today?
To impress me?
You're already impressed,
or else you wouldn't be here.
At this hour of the night, at the house
of a rejected marriage proposal.
That's the problem with life.
People like you show up a little late.
And people like you don't stay long.
Right?
Chander?
Just checking you didn't
get scared and run away.
I'm terrified, but where would I go?
This is my house.
If you fell, a fracture was guaranteed.
How could I have fallen?
You were there.
If I hadn't shown up, what would
have happened to your travelers?
How would everyone get
Queen Preeti Kaushik's expert guidance?
What did I train you for?
Let it go.
Okay then.
- See you in the evening. Bye. Take care.
- Your group is ready.
I know.
Bye.
C, wait.
I'll see you.
Ishan.
Thank you.
- Hello.
- Hi.
Don't fangirls bother you?
Not at all.
In today's social media age,
if someone reads an entire book with love,
I don't see it as a bother
but as motivation.
Anyway, today's question.
- Ready?
- Always.
The most memorable moment
from your favorite solo adventure.
Something that left
a deep impression on you.
Turtuk.
India's last village. In Ladakh.
- Have you been there?
- Take me with you next time.
- Why not?
- No, I…
I meant it.
You know, I've known you for three months,
but there's one thing I don't get.
What now?
I don't know, but whenever we meet
and talk, I keep wondering
what this girl has been doing
in the same place for three years!
There's something
you don't want to let go of.
I've also found something.
Rahil, you don't need
grand plans in life, only simple ones.
If plans become too grand,
there's no space left for life.
So, I truly live in the moment.
I spoke to my publisher.
What?!
Man, I shouldn't have told you!
Listen, writing my blog
is only my hobby.
I'm not a serious writer like you.
I'm officially trapped now.
You've been trapped for
the last three months, Preeti.
You just don't want to admit it.
Do people in your age group
really flirt this way?
Age group? Wait…
Only the flirting style changes with age.
The intent remains the same.
But you only read a few pages.
That was more than enough.
Your travelogues will be
very unique, Preeti.
I wonder how many girls
want to travel alone,
and all they need
is a little bit of Preeti Kaushik
in their lives to inspire them.
You know, travelers don't just…
change their location.
They also travel within themselves.
You're only paused, not tied down.
Write.
For yourself.
Thanks for the tea. Bye.
Walking down new paths
is always a little scary.
But perhaps that's exactly what tells you
a new chapter is beginning.
You tried to make coffee?
Correction, my lord.
Your kitchen feels less like a kitchen
and more like a chemistry lab.
You should have asked for permission.
My coffee machines have
a very weak emotional system.
Your machines' or yours?
- Chai.
- Change.
Your chai.
Thank you.
This tea is ridiculously good!
Thank you.
I'd say I'm pretty lucky.
A place to live,
and quite a grand one too.
And now this heavenly tea.
Wow! Chander!
If your next flat doesn't have a lift,
I'm not coming, bhaiya.
Good morning.
She's a friend.
No, not a friend.
She's a friend's sister.
Remember Sonu, who came over last week?
She's his sister.
So, she'll stay with us for a few days.
She's a guest.
No.
This is Sudha.
- Did he make tea?
- Yes.
He really makes great tea, doesn't he?
Yes, I was just praising it.
I'm glad you came.
Sometimes, I feel like
even these walls must be bored.
Of him and all his books!
Didi?
What did I say?
I'm saying you enjoyed the tea, right?
You should stay a few more days then.
Bhaiya, I brought the groceries.
It's worth 300 rupees.
- Wait, I'll pay.
- I got it.
We'll settle it later.
Alright, I'll come later.
Aren't you going to Indore today, bhaiya?
Yes.
I'll see you again, right?
- Yes.
- Yes.
Didi!
Don't worry, bhaiya.
I didn't see anything,
and I didn't hear anything.
- Aunty Tyagi won't find out either.
- Thank you.
Bhaiya…
Your didi is amazing!
You're pretty amazing too.
Yes, sir. Yes, I'm fully prepared
for the closing.
Yes, sir.
I'll see you in court in an hour.
Should I drop you off at court?
No, it's okay.
I have a hearing at 11 o'clock, so…
I'll leave in half an hour
after my final prep.
Okay.
Hey, listen.
Is it okay if I stay another night?
Just until I decide what my next move is.
Gargi's already called six times anyway,
so I'll figure something out.
Take your time.
It'll take me two days to get back. So…
feel at home.
Okay, bye.
Listen.
Thank you.
I didn't say that out of formality.
I meant it from the heart.
If I don't leave now…
it'll be too late.
- Bye.
- Bye.
Perhaps my learned friend didn't consider
that if my client only wanted money,
why would she stay with a man
who subjected her to daily physical
and mental torture for seven years?
Section 13, sub-section one,
sub-clause IA of the Hindu Marriage Act
clearly defines physical
and mental cruelty as grounds for divorce.
Your Honor, my client
doesn't just want money.
She demands the right
to live as a human being.
That's all, Your Honor.
Thank you so much, Sudha ji.
No, ma'am, it's my job.
- Bye.
- Bye.
Well done, Sudha.
- Thank you, sir.
- Congratulations.
Thank you.
There's a very big firm in Mumbai,
and they need a lawyer like you.
So, I recommended your name.
Think about it.
I'll share the details with you.
But I think you're ready for it.
Thank you, sir.
Yes, Mom, it might be a good proposal,
but not right now.
Mom, "not right now" doesn't mean never.
I just need a little more time
right now, that's it.
I will, I definitely will.
Yes, okay. Take care of yourself.
I'm hanging up. Bye.
- What's her name, Chander?
- Whose, sir?
The one whose messages
make you smile every ten minutes.
No, sir, it's nothing like that.
THE MUMBAI OFFER IS CONFIRMED.
JUST NEED TO DECIDE ON THE CALL TOMORROW
GIVE ME YOUR TEA RECIPE
FOR TOMORROW MORNING. YOU'RE SPOILING ME.
When you get bored with logistics,
you should set up your own cafe.
Sorry.
I'm pretty late today.
What are you reading?
Rafael Thakur.
Yuck! What a terrible author.
Speaking of terrible authors…
Rahil seems interesting.
Firstly, he's not terrible at all.
Secondly, he's just a friend.
Yeah, when did I say he was anything else?
One second.
I've never seen you
notice all this before.
I notice everything, madam.
I just never have to act on it.
Because people come to Musafir Cafe,
but before they leave,
they end up becoming
permanent members
of Preeti Kaushik's fan club.
And you?
What's your role in this fan club?
Me?
I'm the founder. Resident Fan.
So, Mr. Resident Fan,
I have a small request.
Tell me.
Next time you feel even a little jealous,
please just tell me!
You have no idea what your jealousy
does to my heart.
What? Jealous?
Look, I don't need to be jealous.
- Oh, please!
- I have no reason to be jealous.
Because what we have
is my reality.
For people like your Rahil,
it's just a distant dream.
I want to show you something.
Now?
- You have such a bad sense of timing!
- Okay!
So, a reading room, a performance room,
a meditation room,
and four studio apartments
on the first floor.
That's it.
This is beautiful, but you know I…
Isn't this extension plan a bit much?
The cafe and guesthouse
were your dream, C.
And the artist residency is mine.
Yeah, of course, I know that. But…
I was just thinking,
isn't this a huge commitment?
Think it through.
I just want you to be sure.
What makes you think I'm not?
Of course, I am.
Yeah. Fine.
Who hides whiskey?
Is your mom coming
for a surprise inspection?
Well, when there's
a senior criminal lawyer at home,
you have to hide it.
Turning a divorce lawyer
into a criminal lawyer
is convenient for this conversation.
Did you eat?
Yeah. Didi made kebabs and roti.
With a lot of love.
You know, she even bought me flowers.
Nice.
By the way,
without you, the house is so quiet.
What's happening to me?
Why does this intoxication keep growing?
Why does my heart long to soar?
You are the reason why
Once again
My feet have begun to dance
And if the ground slips away beneath us
Let's spread our wings and fly
Oh, every day
Find your way into my arms
Whatever the world may say
Let's keep moving as one, every day
Somehow, with you, my love
I've become a wanderer
Come, let's take flight once again
Come on
Oh, every day
Find your way into my arms
Whatever the world may say
Let's keep moving as one, every day
Let's soar once more
Find your way into my arms
Whatever the world may say
Let's keep moving as one, every day
Every day
Weren't you supposed to return
the day after tomorrow?
I had to check something important.
What?
Without you, my love…
That you didn't run away.
My heart refused to be still
Whatever the world may say
Let's keep moving as one, every day
Oh, every day
Let the morning find me with you
You take one step
And I'll take one beside you, every day
Subtitle translation by Neha Nair
Get inside.
Wow, Chander!
I was expecting something else.
That's the problem.
What were you expecting, anyway?
Something boring.
A house with zero personality.
Excuse me?
I'm not boring at all, as you can see.
I'm a bit less colorful than you, but…
that's about it.
Anyway, I was thinking…
If I don't find another PG,
should I just move in here?
What's wrong?
- Seriously?
- Yeah, is there a problem?
No, there's…
There's no problem,
but I was just thinking that
we just met a few days ago.
Relax. I was just kidding.
Kidding?
You know, your face has
that kind of energy.
What kind of energy?
Like you're…
a virgin guy,
bringing a girl home for the first time.
Another assumption.
You know, I've always wanted
someone to come over to my place
at 2:00 a.m.
But it ended up being you.
Dried apricot, dried kiwi…
What about dried raisins?
- Hey!
- Hey!
I'm just checking whether
my Preet's blog has gone viral yet.
Not every blog goes viral.
Well, yours should.
You're such a good writer.
Have you heard of the travel vlogger
Sagarika Chhetri?
She wants to come and interview us.
She also wants to showcase our cafe.
- Should I say yes to her?
- What's all this, man?
I know, I know, but it could
really benefit the cafe.
So, please.
Well, this cafe is yours,
and so is Chander Sharma.
Your wish is my command.
Cute.
Preet.
Thank you.
I know I don't say it very often, but…
C, if you're going to say nice things
about me, do it with some style.
Alright then!
No, but I mean it.
You are my reason for being, Preeti.
Musafir Cafe,
this little life we've built…
Everything.
None of this
would've been possible without you.
So…
So, I'll…
close up the kitchen.
And then?
And then we'll head home
and finish our dance.
- Dance?
- Yup.
Okay.
You know,
the things you couldn't express
are written all over your book choices.
What did you gather, Madam Lawyer?
Why you ran away from
software engineering.
Turns out you're a dreamer.
Something's stirring inside you, right?
As if you're in search of something.
- Right?
- Spread the sheets.
You can take the bed.
I'll set up mine outside.
Will you be able to sleep there?
If I sleep here,
I don't think I'll be able to.
A swing!
Do you drink?
Once a month or so,
a small drink makes me feel so good.
Same. Same.
This bottle belongs to my friend.
I don't drink much.
So why today?
To impress me?
You're already impressed,
or else you wouldn't be here.
At this hour of the night, at the house
of a rejected marriage proposal.
That's the problem with life.
People like you show up a little late.
And people like you don't stay long.
Right?
Chander?
Just checking you didn't
get scared and run away.
I'm terrified, but where would I go?
This is my house.
If you fell, a fracture was guaranteed.
How could I have fallen?
You were there.
If I hadn't shown up, what would
have happened to your travelers?
How would everyone get
Queen Preeti Kaushik's expert guidance?
What did I train you for?
Let it go.
Okay then.
- See you in the evening. Bye. Take care.
- Your group is ready.
I know.
Bye.
C, wait.
I'll see you.
Ishan.
Thank you.
- Hello.
- Hi.
Don't fangirls bother you?
Not at all.
In today's social media age,
if someone reads an entire book with love,
I don't see it as a bother
but as motivation.
Anyway, today's question.
- Ready?
- Always.
The most memorable moment
from your favorite solo adventure.
Something that left
a deep impression on you.
Turtuk.
India's last village. In Ladakh.
- Have you been there?
- Take me with you next time.
- Why not?
- No, I…
I meant it.
You know, I've known you for three months,
but there's one thing I don't get.
What now?
I don't know, but whenever we meet
and talk, I keep wondering
what this girl has been doing
in the same place for three years!
There's something
you don't want to let go of.
I've also found something.
Rahil, you don't need
grand plans in life, only simple ones.
If plans become too grand,
there's no space left for life.
So, I truly live in the moment.
I spoke to my publisher.
What?!
Man, I shouldn't have told you!
Listen, writing my blog
is only my hobby.
I'm not a serious writer like you.
I'm officially trapped now.
You've been trapped for
the last three months, Preeti.
You just don't want to admit it.
Do people in your age group
really flirt this way?
Age group? Wait…
Only the flirting style changes with age.
The intent remains the same.
But you only read a few pages.
That was more than enough.
Your travelogues will be
very unique, Preeti.
I wonder how many girls
want to travel alone,
and all they need
is a little bit of Preeti Kaushik
in their lives to inspire them.
You know, travelers don't just…
change their location.
They also travel within themselves.
You're only paused, not tied down.
Write.
For yourself.
Thanks for the tea. Bye.
Walking down new paths
is always a little scary.
But perhaps that's exactly what tells you
a new chapter is beginning.
You tried to make coffee?
Correction, my lord.
Your kitchen feels less like a kitchen
and more like a chemistry lab.
You should have asked for permission.
My coffee machines have
a very weak emotional system.
Your machines' or yours?
- Chai.
- Change.
Your chai.
Thank you.
This tea is ridiculously good!
Thank you.
I'd say I'm pretty lucky.
A place to live,
and quite a grand one too.
And now this heavenly tea.
Wow! Chander!
If your next flat doesn't have a lift,
I'm not coming, bhaiya.
Good morning.
She's a friend.
No, not a friend.
She's a friend's sister.
Remember Sonu, who came over last week?
She's his sister.
So, she'll stay with us for a few days.
She's a guest.
No.
This is Sudha.
- Did he make tea?
- Yes.
He really makes great tea, doesn't he?
Yes, I was just praising it.
I'm glad you came.
Sometimes, I feel like
even these walls must be bored.
Of him and all his books!
Didi?
What did I say?
I'm saying you enjoyed the tea, right?
You should stay a few more days then.
Bhaiya, I brought the groceries.
It's worth 300 rupees.
- Wait, I'll pay.
- I got it.
We'll settle it later.
Alright, I'll come later.
Aren't you going to Indore today, bhaiya?
Yes.
I'll see you again, right?
- Yes.
- Yes.
Didi!
Don't worry, bhaiya.
I didn't see anything,
and I didn't hear anything.
- Aunty Tyagi won't find out either.
- Thank you.
Bhaiya…
Your didi is amazing!
You're pretty amazing too.
Yes, sir. Yes, I'm fully prepared
for the closing.
Yes, sir.
I'll see you in court in an hour.
Should I drop you off at court?
No, it's okay.
I have a hearing at 11 o'clock, so…
I'll leave in half an hour
after my final prep.
Okay.
Hey, listen.
Is it okay if I stay another night?
Just until I decide what my next move is.
Gargi's already called six times anyway,
so I'll figure something out.
Take your time.
It'll take me two days to get back. So…
feel at home.
Okay, bye.
Listen.
Thank you.
I didn't say that out of formality.
I meant it from the heart.
If I don't leave now…
it'll be too late.
- Bye.
- Bye.
Perhaps my learned friend didn't consider
that if my client only wanted money,
why would she stay with a man
who subjected her to daily physical
and mental torture for seven years?
Section 13, sub-section one,
sub-clause IA of the Hindu Marriage Act
clearly defines physical
and mental cruelty as grounds for divorce.
Your Honor, my client
doesn't just want money.
She demands the right
to live as a human being.
That's all, Your Honor.
Thank you so much, Sudha ji.
No, ma'am, it's my job.
- Bye.
- Bye.
Well done, Sudha.
- Thank you, sir.
- Congratulations.
Thank you.
There's a very big firm in Mumbai,
and they need a lawyer like you.
So, I recommended your name.
Think about it.
I'll share the details with you.
But I think you're ready for it.
Thank you, sir.
Yes, Mom, it might be a good proposal,
but not right now.
Mom, "not right now" doesn't mean never.
I just need a little more time
right now, that's it.
I will, I definitely will.
Yes, okay. Take care of yourself.
I'm hanging up. Bye.
- What's her name, Chander?
- Whose, sir?
The one whose messages
make you smile every ten minutes.
No, sir, it's nothing like that.
THE MUMBAI OFFER IS CONFIRMED.
JUST NEED TO DECIDE ON THE CALL TOMORROW
GIVE ME YOUR TEA RECIPE
FOR TOMORROW MORNING. YOU'RE SPOILING ME.
When you get bored with logistics,
you should set up your own cafe.
Sorry.
I'm pretty late today.
What are you reading?
Rafael Thakur.
Yuck! What a terrible author.
Speaking of terrible authors…
Rahil seems interesting.
Firstly, he's not terrible at all.
Secondly, he's just a friend.
Yeah, when did I say he was anything else?
One second.
I've never seen you
notice all this before.
I notice everything, madam.
I just never have to act on it.
Because people come to Musafir Cafe,
but before they leave,
they end up becoming
permanent members
of Preeti Kaushik's fan club.
And you?
What's your role in this fan club?
Me?
I'm the founder. Resident Fan.
So, Mr. Resident Fan,
I have a small request.
Tell me.
Next time you feel even a little jealous,
please just tell me!
You have no idea what your jealousy
does to my heart.
What? Jealous?
Look, I don't need to be jealous.
- Oh, please!
- I have no reason to be jealous.
Because what we have
is my reality.
For people like your Rahil,
it's just a distant dream.
I want to show you something.
Now?
- You have such a bad sense of timing!
- Okay!
So, a reading room, a performance room,
a meditation room,
and four studio apartments
on the first floor.
That's it.
This is beautiful, but you know I…
Isn't this extension plan a bit much?
The cafe and guesthouse
were your dream, C.
And the artist residency is mine.
Yeah, of course, I know that. But…
I was just thinking,
isn't this a huge commitment?
Think it through.
I just want you to be sure.
What makes you think I'm not?
Of course, I am.
Yeah. Fine.
Who hides whiskey?
Is your mom coming
for a surprise inspection?
Well, when there's
a senior criminal lawyer at home,
you have to hide it.
Turning a divorce lawyer
into a criminal lawyer
is convenient for this conversation.
Did you eat?
Yeah. Didi made kebabs and roti.
With a lot of love.
You know, she even bought me flowers.
Nice.
By the way,
without you, the house is so quiet.
What's happening to me?
Why does this intoxication keep growing?
Why does my heart long to soar?
You are the reason why
Once again
My feet have begun to dance
And if the ground slips away beneath us
Let's spread our wings and fly
Oh, every day
Find your way into my arms
Whatever the world may say
Let's keep moving as one, every day
Somehow, with you, my love
I've become a wanderer
Come, let's take flight once again
Come on
Oh, every day
Find your way into my arms
Whatever the world may say
Let's keep moving as one, every day
Let's soar once more
Find your way into my arms
Whatever the world may say
Let's keep moving as one, every day
Every day
Weren't you supposed to return
the day after tomorrow?
I had to check something important.
What?
Without you, my love…
That you didn't run away.
My heart refused to be still
Whatever the world may say
Let's keep moving as one, every day
Oh, every day
Let the morning find me with you
You take one step
And I'll take one beside you, every day
Subtitle translation by Neha Nair