TOXIC BOYFRIEND Pressures Girl To Quit School _ Dhar Mann Studios

Raj World

Despite lifelong ridicule for her sweaty hands and pressure to conform to traditional gender roles, a determined young woman defies her family's expectations to pursue her dream of becoming a surgeon — ultimately proving everyone wrong and finding her true purpose in saving lives.

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00:00I'm so sorry. I'm late. My class ran a little later than I expected.

00:04Why are you working and studying so much? When are you going to quit school?

00:07What? I'm not quitting school.

00:12You're not?

00:13No. Not if I want to be a surgeon.

00:16Don't be silly. How are you going to be a good housewife if you're working 80 hours a week?

00:22Housewife? We're not even engaged yet, so why does that matter now?

00:25I can tell you're nervous.

00:30Sweaty hands. Ever since she was a little girl.

00:34And how are you going to be a surgeon with sweaty hands?

00:37You will drop the scalpel.

00:39Oh, sorry.

00:41I would not want her to operate on me.

00:44I'm with you.

00:45Maybe you're not meant to be a surgeon. It's okay.

00:49We know you're smart, sweetie.

00:51Let my son take care of you.

00:53More time to focus on the family.

00:55And why would a woman want to be a surgeon anyway?

00:58When she can stay home with the family instead of cutting people open?

01:02Okay.

01:03No more cutting.

01:04Let's just order, yeah?

01:09You let them mock me the entire dinner.

01:12Anaya, you know I always have your back.

01:15But you have to be realistic sometimes.

01:17Realistic?

01:18You're not meant to be a surgeon, Anaya.

01:19You have a soft heart.

01:22Besides, cutting people up, that's not very ladylike.

01:25What do you know what I'm meant for?

01:28Anaya, I'm just being objective.

01:31You don't do good in high-stress situations.

01:33Case in point.

01:39You know I think your sweaty hands are cute.

01:42But you've got to get serious about your future.

01:44Our future.

01:46How are you going to raise kids if you're out working all the time?

01:49I need someone who can help me raise a family and support me when I start my own businesses.

01:53Maybe I don't want to just be a wife and mother.

01:57You never listen to me, Varun.

01:59Don't say that.

02:00You'll change your mind.

02:02Dreams change.

02:05Not mine.

02:10Okay.

02:11Let's go home.

02:14Treat this as if it's a real patient.

02:18Every tiny movement matters.

02:23I didn't mean to.

02:34It's okay.

02:35We'll end here.

02:37And that's our time, class.

02:38Everyone, let's clean up.

02:39As we do, I'd like you all to start thinking about upcoming shadowing opportunities and internships.

02:46Start thinking about the fields you want to explore.

02:49And make sure to sign up before the end of the semester.

02:53Anaya.

02:55Yes?

02:56There's a shadowing opportunity with a surgeon I went to school with, and I'd love for you to meet her.

03:02You were the first student I recommended.

03:04Me?

03:05Really?

03:06She's a highly skilled surgeon and excellent with young students.

03:12I just don't know if I'm cut out to be a surgeon.

03:15My family and my boyfriend, they don't approve, along with other problems.

03:21I see.

03:23Well, surgery is a highly demanding field, and you have to be 100% committed.

03:28That being said, I want to encourage you to really think about what you want, and what would make you feel fulfilled.

03:38No boyfriend or family member can decide that for you.

03:48Consider it, okay?

03:50Okay.

03:50And why would a woman want to be a surgeon?

04:20And why would a woman want to be a surgeon, anyway?

04:26You're okay.

04:27You're going to be okay.

04:30I promise.

04:35Prep the OR, now!

04:36Can I even be like her?

04:45Hi, sweetie.

04:47Longest day at work ever, yeah.

04:49I'm starving.

04:51Yeah, Varun.

04:52Listen.

04:53I'm not going to be here all day on Saturday.

04:55I'm going to be shadowing a surgeon at the hospital.

05:00Yeah, sure.

05:01Look, I'll be out in ten.

05:03Please make me something to eat.

05:05Oh, and reminder, we have dinner with Katie and Matthew tomorrow night.

05:07Oh, actually, none for me.

05:19We're expecting.

05:21What?

05:22I'm doing June.

05:24Congratulations!

05:25That's incredible news.

05:27Yes, it is.

05:28We're really excited.

05:29Yes, we are.

05:30I'm sure that we'll be catching up to you guys very soon.

05:35Oh, I don't know about that.

05:37Huh?

05:39It would interfere with my schooling.

05:41After medical school, I have years of surgical residents.

05:44Well, you won't have to go to school, Anaya.

05:46When I'm a successful businessman, I'll take care of you and our future children.

05:50I don't want to be taken care of.

05:52I want to care for others as a doctor.

05:55I've told you this before, Varun, many times.

05:57And as I've reminded you, the best way to take care for people is by raising your own kids.

06:04Oh, look at the time.

06:07Oh, yeah, I think it's time we start heading out.

06:09Oh, already?

06:10It's getting kind of late, Dan.

06:12Honestly, this pregnancy has totally been wiping me out lately.

06:16Mess.

06:18Bye, girl.

06:19Thank you for everything.

06:20Take care, friend.

06:20Of course.

06:21Congratulations.

06:22Drive safe, okay?

06:24Bye.

06:27Did you have to make things so awkward?

06:30Me?

06:31You.

06:32I told you a million times how important my career is.

06:36To be a...

06:37Surgeon, yes.

06:38I know, I know.

06:39Because that surgeon saved your life years ago.

06:41Yeah.

06:42And I wouldn't be here if it weren't for her.

06:45Yes.

06:46I get that, Anaya.

06:47But how long did you let it go already?

06:50I mean, why would you want to be a surgeon when you could be a stay-at-home mom?

06:53You'd be happy, comfortable.

06:56Things could be easy.

06:57I don't want easy.

06:59And I don't want to be a stay-at-home mom.

07:01I'm going to follow my dreams and have a career of my own.

07:05Why can't you get that through your thick skull?

07:08I thought this silly dream would have left you by now.

07:13Why don't you go relax?

07:15Calm down.

07:16I think I'll go study.

07:17Anaya.

07:20Don't forget about the family brunch this weekend.

07:22What?

07:23What brunch?

07:24When?

07:25Saturday.

07:26That's the day I'm shadowing the surgeon.

07:28I told you this.

07:29Sorry, but I can't go.

07:31Anaya, that's the only day that worked for everyone.

07:33Our parents are going to be there.

07:35You have to come, okay?

07:38It'll be worth it.

07:40Of course you didn't check with me.

07:42It's important, okay?

07:48Please don't be mad.

07:49Naya, is everything okay?

08:15You seem distracted.

08:16Yeah, I'm fine.

08:17I'm just tired.

08:18Don't forget about the shadowing experience this weekend.

08:21The surgeon's expecting you at Mercy at one o'clock.

08:25Um, I'm not going to be able to make it anymore.

08:30Something came up.

08:31I'm sorry.

08:32I see.

08:34Well, if you change your mind, all you have to do is show up.

08:41Hey.

08:41Can you smile?

08:42Can you smile?

08:48Put that away, Anaya.

08:53It's rude.

08:54Everything okay, Anaya?

08:56Yes.

08:57You're looking lovely as usual.

08:59Can I have everyone's attention, please?

09:05Okay, firstly, thank you all for being here.

09:07I know you all have busy schedules.

09:09I feel so lucky to have found someone like Anaya.

09:12Smart, gorgeous, caring.

09:17I think you're a beautiful person, inside and out.

09:22And I think you'll make quite the incredible mother to my children someday.

09:27Which is why I wanted to ask you.

09:31Papa?

09:35Anaya?

09:36Will you marry me?

09:45Don't be nervous.

09:47Just say yes and we can enjoy the rest of our lives together.

09:53Legend, this really would be getting in the way of everything.

09:57These are the most important years for my training, my schooling, my residency.

10:02Just say yes.

10:04I already asked your parents.

10:06They're very excited.

10:08Everyone is here.

10:11I want to encourage you to really think about what you want.

10:16And what would make you feel fulfilled.

10:19No boyfriend or family member can decide that for you.

10:27No.

10:28What?

10:30What did you just say?

10:32I said no, Varun.

10:33I'm sorry.

10:33I can't.

10:34I want to be a surgeon.

10:36I need to focus on my career right now.

10:39This is not the right time for this.

10:41You're joking.

10:42This is disgraceful.

10:45Absolutely.

10:46This is unbelievable.

10:48Varun, I'm sorry.

10:49I don't want to hurt you.

10:51Anaya.

10:52Think about what you're doing.

10:54Varun did all this for you.

10:56You are embarrassing us and yourself.

10:59Don't do this, Anaya.

11:00I've told Varun many times what I want.

11:02I've told Varun many times what I want.

11:03But you've never listened.

11:05I love you.

11:06How can you say no to me?

11:08We've always talked about our future together.

11:10No, Varun.

11:11You talk about your future.

11:12I have dreams that you have never supported.

11:15You're going to regret this.

11:19Maybe.

11:20But I won't ever regret investing in myself and my dreams.

11:25Enough!

11:27Think about this, Anaya.

11:28Think very carefully because your mom and I will not sit by and watch you ruin your future.

11:33I'm going to follow my heart, Dad.

11:36And I hope you understand.

11:38I hope all of you do one day.

11:41Sit down.

11:42Sit down.

11:42Think about this, Anaya.

11:44Maybe you can volunteer at the children's hospital on the weekend.

11:48Please.

11:50Reconsider this.

11:51No, Mom.

11:51I don't want to be a volunteer.

11:53Listen to me.

11:54If you walk away now, you walk away from this family.

11:58If you do this, you'll have no support.

12:01No home.

12:02Nobody.

12:03Listen to your father.

12:08Don't do this, Anaya.

12:09Please don't make us do this.

12:12I'm not making you do anything.

12:16I want to be a surgeon.

12:18And I want to save people.

12:22And if I have to do it alone, then...

12:25Fine.

12:28And if you can't accept that, then...

12:30I guess I have nothing else to say.

12:37Anaya, come back here!

12:38You'll be sorry about this.

12:40You'll wish you hadn't done this.

12:41You are not our daughter anymore.

12:44You are a disgrace!

12:45I can still make it.

12:52I can still make it.

12:58I'm so sorry.

12:59I'm late.

13:00Actually, you're just in time.

13:02Oh, you're, um...

13:06I'm Dr. Russo.

13:12Hi, I'm Anaya.

13:13Sorry, my hands are super sweaty.

13:16It's fine.

13:17Mine are so dry.

13:19It's all that hand washing.

13:21I can't believe it's really you.

13:23Do we know each other?

13:25I don't know if you remember, but...

13:27You saved me when I was little.

13:29You saved my life.

13:31I recognize your eyes.

13:33Um, actually...

13:35You're the reason I wanted to become a surgeon.

13:39What's the real reason?

13:41What?

13:42Why do you want to be a surgeon?

13:45I want to save lives and help people.

13:53Well, then that is all the reason you need.

13:58But even though I want to,

14:01I left everything behind to be here.

14:04My boyfriend, my family, they don't support me.

14:07Well, it sounds like you chose to follow your dreams.

14:10I did, but what if it was the wrong choice?

14:15My hands get so sweaty when I get nervous,

14:19and I don't do well under high-stress situations.

14:22What if everyone's right about me?

14:24What if I can't do it?

14:25Is that what you think?

14:27Or is that what you've been told?

14:30Come with me.

14:31Come with me.

14:35Pause.

14:58Deep breaths.

14:59Slow and steady breathing

15:04will slow down your heartbeat.

15:08You only need to focus on the task at hand

15:11and let everything else fade away.

15:15This is just you

15:16and your patient.

15:18Nicely done.

15:38I did it.

15:41You know what?

15:42I want you to keep this

15:44so that you will always remember

15:46why you do what you do

15:48and that you are always capable.

15:52You just needed to believe in yourself.

15:58Nice work in there.

16:00That was the cleanest bicuspid aortic valve repair

16:02I've ever seen.

16:03Thanks, Betty.

16:04Family's waiting for you right here.

16:05How is he?

16:09Is Daddy okay?

16:11He did great.

16:12He should be making a full recovery soon.

16:15Thank you so much, Doctor.

16:18You saved his life.

16:20It's no problem at all.

16:22Can I be like you one day?

16:26Yes, of course you can.

16:28But I need you to think about why.

16:30Why do you want to be a doctor?

16:33I want to help people.

16:35Like you.

16:36Then there's nothing stopping you

16:38from achieving your dream.

16:44Come find me when you're older.

16:52Morning, Doctor.

16:53Are you ready for your first patient?

16:55It's a pro bono case.

16:56Of course, send him in.

16:57It's you.

17:07It's been, what, 20 years?

17:09So what's going on?

17:11I'm sorry, Anaya.

17:12I should have come sooner.

17:14Apologized.

17:15We all should have.

17:19Look at this.

17:21I am so proud of you.

17:24So am I.

17:26I should have believed in you.

17:28Look at everything you have achieved.

17:30It's incredible.

17:31Why now?

17:35I'm sick, Anaya.

17:38It's a rare heart condition.

17:40Everyone says that you're the best in the world.

17:42We made him come.

17:44We know you have a good heart.

17:46I don't have any money to pay.

17:49You see, I didn't become the successful businessman

17:50I thought I'd be.

17:52I just need someone to help me.

17:54You're my last hope, Anaya.

17:57Sweetie.

17:59Varun needs your help.

18:02Please, don't hold what we did against our son.

18:07Please, Peter.

18:11Of course, I'll help.

18:13That's why I became a surgeon in the first place.

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