Here you go... problem solved...I made it all CAPS to mark the ones Alina missed/didn't solve. I think Lassi is correct but water is also an option as it has no link beside the letter A
Across
4. FRIENDS
5. VIJAY
7. Parade
8. Avni
9. Jhumru
Down
1. SAHEB
2. DISCIPLINE
3. Cricket
6. Lassi/WATER
9. Jeep
Credit...goes...to..Alinaji....I came here following her...
Teamwork makes the dream work!