Sometime during the party, Michael took the stage with Dwight behind him on guitar. Goof: As Jim leaves with his bicycle, Rashida Jones's white slippers are visible under Karen's desk. Carol introduces herself to Ryan, who is uncomfortable that she has learned so much about him from Michael. They were like, 'What the hell is this holiday? Unleash your fun, creative, and talented version of yourself. In a deleted scene from ", Kelly's parents tell Michael that Carol is "very fair," meaning that she is attractive, possibly also referring to her skin color. Meanwhile Ryan faces Kelly's family at the event. In the episode, Kelly Kapoor (Mindy Kaling) invites the office to a Diwali celebration, where Ryan Howard (B. J. Novak) struggles to make a good impression on Kelly's parents and Michael Scott (Steve Carell) considers taking his relationship with Carol Stills (Nancy Carell) to the next step. In the cold open, Michael pokes fun at Ryan for wearing a "dress" but after everyone compliments Ryan and learns about Diwali, Michael becomes jealous. The Office Episodes Diwali. The episode first aired on November 2, 2006, on NBC, twelve days after the actual Diwali holiday. If it no longer meets these criteria, you can reassess it. The goddess of destruction Kali stopped by to celebrate Diwali… Happy Diwali, everybody! As a result of the episode, The Office became the first American comedy series to depict the holiday, and several commentators have credited it with helping introduce Indian customs to American audiences. Angela is disgusted that the server touched the naan with his hands. Michael asks Pam to notify the office about his Diwali meeting and gets upset when Pam suggests that she isn't going to the party. "[6] The series writers have since joked that they should do a Diwali-themed episode every year in the same vein as the Christmas specials. The Office: Diwali The Office Diwali episode quotes, behind the scenes trivia, photos, and more, from November 2, 2006 on NBC. "An Indian. Mindy Kaling The Office takes a painfully funny look at the interactions of the cubicle jockeys at Dunder Mifflin paper supply company in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The series depicts the everyday lives of office employees in the Scranton, Pennsylvania, branch of the fictional Dunder Mifflin Paper Company. Initiation 6 She stated, "But it was always sort of built in that the peak of 'Diwali' would be this incredibly romantic overture [and its uncomfortable aftermath]. "[5] Kaling injected elements of Romeo and Juliet and Pride and Prejudice into her character's relationship with Ryan, with her parents attempting to persuade her to date an Indian doctor. All told, "Diwali" is a perfectly normal and enjoyable Office episode. [1] Nancy Carell, Steve Carell's wife, reprised her role as Carol Stills, the girlfriend of his character. But Kelly is the oldest and most idiotic of them all. He then loudly announces that it is late and asks Angela if he can stop by Angela's house for some Pepto-Bismol. Also available on the nbc app. \"The Office Theme Song\" by The Scrantones - Played during the Opening Credits. She remarked, "Kelly's family has, like, nine daughters, and if only they could marry them off it would be wonderful. She later explains that this is only their ninth date, and drives home, leaving Michael to find a ride. Meanwhile, Dwight engages in a lightsaber battle with a young boy. Written by The scenes inside the hall were hysterical, especially the dancing. He then wished everybody a Happy Diwali and the crowd cheered. Everybody looks so jolly. It was written by Mindy Kaling, who also acts in the show as Kelly Kapoor, and directed by Miguel Arteta. "Diwali" was written by Mindy Kaling and directed by Miguel Arteta. Here’s the video and lyrics of the Diwali song, sung by Michael Scott (Steve Carell) from The Office Season 3 episode, Diwali. Working late, Andy Bernard (Ed Helms), Karen Filippelli (Rashida Jones), and Jim turn a late night of paperwork into an excuse to drink, although Karen, unbeknownst to Jim and Andy, pours her shots into her wastebasket. Diwali Office Bay Decoration. "[4], Though he wanted to avoid becoming an actor, Chandrasekaran was cast by Kaling as the "suitable boy" Kelly's parents want her to marry. Michael loses at cards to an old Indian woman. According to dialogue between Michael and Carol, Diwali is their ninth date, but in the episode ". He had no idea what Diwali was and assumed it was a costume-themed holiday after seeing Kelly dress Ryan in a kurta. 2. It was written by Mindy Kaling and directed by Miguel Arteta. Ryan Howard (B. J. Novak) fails to make a favorable impression on Kelly's parents, who in turn try to set up Kelly with a young doctor. In a deleted scene Ryan asks, "Where are my shoes?" \"Little Drummer Boy\" - Dwight sings it at his desk. Basketball 1. "[5], In her weekly blog for TV Guide, actress Kate Flannery wrote that "Mindy shares that B.J. Airdate He accepts immediately and crawls into her backseat leaving her to deal with his bicycle. According to Kaling, NBC was "so excited. Pam sends a text message to Jim, who does not answer because he is passed out on his desk. Uncomfortable, Carol declines his offer and leaves the room. This is "The Office - Diwali Song" by Brad Linder on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. "Diwali," the sixth episode of Season 3, was written by Kaling and directed by Miguel Arteta. Michael tires of Kelly's description of Diwali and demands an explanation in three words or less. At the end of the evening, Michael mistakenly thinks that he and Pam have a connection, and is rejected when he tries to kiss her. An important element of the television comedy. Initially reluctant to attend the festival, Pam Beesly (Jenna Fischer) gives in and ends up enjoying herself. Diwali is the Indian festival of lights. \"Bugler's Dream\" by Leo Arnaud, better known as the theme to the Olympic Games - Michael hums the opening drum melody when Stanley and Pam do their index card exercise. 1. The episode was directed by Miguel Arteta. Kelly is overjoyed when Pam arrives and takes her to meet some cute guys. She undertook research about Indian culture and the resulting episode was substituted in place of one that would have been Halloween-themed. Uncomfortable, Carol declines his offer and leaves the room. Carol is a cheerleader and Michael is wearing his papier-mâché twin from Halloween 2005, which he quickly removes. Dunderpedia: The Office Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. Ask questions and download or stream the entire soundtrack on Spotify, YouTube, iTunes, & Amazon. In a talking head interview, Ryan says that he was at the Diwali party just for the free food. Phyllis's curiosity about the food at the Diwali party annoys Stanley. Entertainment Weekly columnist Abby West thought the episode "hit all the show's major buttons," focusing on Michael while also furthering the Jim/Karen and Pam/Roy storylines as well as showcasing the other characters. “Diwali,” on the other hand, is more a small piece of a greater whole. "[5] Kaling was pleased to learn more about her culture, at first being concerned that Daniels "and people I work with were a little antsy about assigning the Hindu writer the Indian episode. Kelly invites the entire staff to a celebration of Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights. Angela is quietly upset at Dwight, who reassures his "monkey" that his interest in India is restricted to its culture. In the deleted scene on the DVD where Angela talks about Diwali not existing, the subtitles are wrong. Registered users can share favorite quotes and more through their own fan profile. TRANSCRIPT. Critical reception to the episode was largely positive, with many praising Kaling's writing, Carell's performance, and other comedic elements. [5], The third season DVD contained a number of deleted scenes, including Angela complaining about attending the Diwali party, Michael hoping that the office does not embarrass themselves, Kelly explaining that Diwali is an "Indian Halloween" to Michael, an initially angry Jan being supportive about the office attending the festival, Michael explaining to the office that Ben Kingsley liberated India and then became an actor, Carol meeting Ryan and Dwight, and Angela leaving the party with Dwight. So put on your saris, it’s time to celebrate Diwali. Angela doesn't understand why the office is going to a party for a holiday that doesn't even exist. Branch Closing. As the Diwali festival winds down, a dejected Michael makes an attempt to kiss a disappointed Pam, who stops him and reluctantly agrees to drive him home, as long as he sits in the back seat. Even Michael is shown dancing happily to the music. Michael and Carol arrive at the Diwali festival in costume since Michael thought the celebration would be a "costume party." ''The Office'': Dunder-Mifflin does Diwali In a Mindy Kaling-penned episode of ''The Office,'' Michael gets rejected in public, Pam feels lonely, and we see an unexpected side of Roy RELATED: The Office: 10 Of Michael Scott’s Most Inappropriate Lines. A cleaned up Roy shows up in time to find Pam in the middle of the dancing crowd, with another man too, making him uncomfortable, and he silently exits the party. In a talking head interview, Michael explains that as the boss, he must support all cultures and that certain people have been offended, and Diwali provides an opportunity to make it up to them. [sings] Diwali is a festival of lights. The lyrics are: "Diwali is a festival of lights, let me tell you something, tonight has been.. one crazy night, so put on your saris, it's time to celebrate Diwali, everybody looks so jolly, but it's not Christmas, it's Diwali, the goddess of destruction Kali, stopped by to celebrate Diwali, don't invite any zombies, to our celebration of Diwali, along came Polly, to have some fun at Diwali, if you're Indian and you love to party, have a happy, happy, happy, happy Diwali." At Michael's conference, he identifies Sir. It's a tribute to one of the greats...Mr. Adam Sandler / Diwali is a festival of lights / Let me tell you something / Tonight has been one Michael misinterprets it as meaning that she is unbiased and replies, "Yes, she is very fair and kind.". Back in Stamford, Jim has decided to follow Josh's example and ride his bike to work. She commented, "Of course I sort of lapsed back into that pre-teen attitude of every single thing my parents do embarrasses me. The Office Season 3 Episode 6 Quotes. The episode also ranked first in its timeslot among both adults and men aged 18 to 34. Kevin appeals to Kelly's parents to hire his band for Diwali 2007. 1. "[2], Kaling cast her own mother and father, a doctor and an architect respectively, as the parents of her character. They got along effortlessly. Then Jenna and Angela dig into this episode even deeper covering Kevin's sweaty feet, and what went into filming and costuming the Diwali festivities. So this week Dunder-Mifflin gets a spicy taste of Indian culture in a hurry. In Indian culture, it is acceptable to eat with one's hands. She gives him a ride home on the condition that he sit in the back seat. Jim and Karen have a sloppy, drunken make-out session in the parking lot. He offers to share the "roomy twin" with Jim. 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