These kinds of phone calls come nonstop," says Sonali. "We answer each one politely. These people have made Abhijeet what he is today. I feel truly blessed that my brother has so many admirers."
There is a knock on the door and two policemen walk in asking for Abhijeet.
Manisha explains her son is not at home and will return on March 5, after the result is declared.
"Please let us know in advance because we don't want a law and order problem," Avinash Babbar, one of the policemen, says. "We fear a stampede when he returns. It is my request that you please give us advance notice so that we can do bandobast."
Manisha invites the policemen to watch the Indian Idol final with the family but Babbar refuses. "Because we are out of our homes, everyone can watch Indian Idol. We have to do our duty. Duty first and then everything follows. If we start watching television, who will maintain law and order?"