TLDR;
This video follows Hoagie, Lorna, and Bernie's adventure in Mumbai, India, where they learn about Bollywood, the unique dabba walla lunch delivery system, and the sacred status of cows. They befriend Prakash and Dev, two dabba wallas, help them with their deliveries, and even get the chance to be in a Bollywood film.
- Introduction to Mumbai and Bollywood
- Learning about Dabba Wallas and their lunch delivery system
- Helping with deliveries and encountering sacred cows
- Visiting Dhobi Ghat, the washerman colony
- Participating in a Bollywood film
Introduction to Mumbai [0:07]
Hoagie, Lorna, and Bernie arrive in Mumbai, India, a harbor city on the west coast known as the home of Bollywood, a mix of Bombay (the city's old name) and Hollywood. They express interest in seeing a Bollywood movie and finding a cold drink. Floaty decides to explore the city from above and plans to meet them at the Maratha Mandir theater later.
Meeting Prakash and Learning About Dabba Wallas [2:29]
After arriving in India and saying "Namaste," Hoagie, Lorna, and Bernie meet Prakash, who explains the concept of "lafkalavka," meaning "hurry up." He introduces them to the dabba wallas, men who deliver hot lunches in tiffins (round tins). Prakash explains that a dabba walla picks up a home-cooked meal and delivers it to someone at work. They learn about Ronit Kapoor, a famous actor who plays a dabba walla in a movie called "Lunchtime Parade." Prakash's brother, Dev, joins them, and it's revealed he is helping with deliveries due to a school holiday.
Helping with Dabba Deliveries and Sacred Cows [4:41]
Hoagie, Lorna, and Bernie offer to help Prakash and Dev with their deliveries to experience Mumbai. They assist in carrying and delivering the tiffins, even using their ability to fly to overcome obstacles. They encounter a cow, which Prakash explains are considered sacred in India and are often seen waiting to be fed by shop owners.
Visiting Dhobi Ghat and Enjoying Mango Lassi [6:50]
The group visits Dhobi Ghat, the washerman colony where laundry from all over Mumbai is processed. Prakash mentions another Ronit Kapoor movie, "Washerman's Holiday." After a hard work, Prakash and Dev offer them mango lassi, a drink made from mango and yogurt, as a thank you. Despite having more deliveries, Prakash and Dev encourage Hoagie, Lorna, and Bernie to go and enjoy their movie.
Becoming Bollywood Stars [8:29]
Ronit Kapoor arrives and offers Prakash the chance to fly in the balloon. While waiting by the water, a Bollywood film crew approaches them. Ronit Kapoor, now a director, casts Hoagie, Lorna, Dev, and Prakash in a wedding scene for his film. They quickly get into costume and begin filming, experiencing the magic of Bollywood firsthand.