Kumail is confronted by his parents after rejecting an arranged marriage proposal. The tension escalates as he finally admits to his secret life, his lack of faith, and his love for an American woman, leading to a heartbreaking rift with his mother.
SHARMEEN: We just spoke to Khadija’s parents.
KUMAIL: What are you doing here?
SHARMEEN: What is wrong with you, Kumi?
KUMAIL: Nothing is wrong with me. I’m sorry-
SHARMEEN: Sorry? That’s all you have to say?
KUMAIL: I wasn’t that into her.
SHARMEEN: “Into her”? Do you know how difficult it is to ge
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