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What is this?

Atin is struggling so much for a job.

And you didn't even cook food for him.

It's time for him to leave. Will he leave on an empty-stomach?

I knew you would forget.

I had told you last night.

There is not even a single grain of rice.

And the grocer has refused to give grocery on credit.

How do I cook anything?

[Clicks tongue]

Sudha.

I think you are losing your faith in God.

He has given us stomach. He will arrange for our meal too.

It's my unwavering belief.

[Horn blaring]

Who must have come?

Who?

I am sure God has sent a messiah for our meal.

[Snaps finger] Write on a paper all the ingredients that you need.

Okay.

[Horn blaring]

Mr. Kamal. Is Mr. Kamal at home?

Give some response.

[Coughing]

I will give a response provided my asthma doesn't make me breathless.

Hello, sir.

Hello.

Tell me, Durga Das. What brings you here?

What brings me here? You are strange, Mr. Kamal.

Today is the court hearing. You have to testify.

In that case, you should have come early in the morning.

I thought the hearing date has been postponed.

Okay. Now don't delay.

Get in the car quickly.

No. No.

There is no grocery in the house.

I need to first go to the market.

What are you saying, Mr. Kamal?

Please leave immediately. Or else we will lose the case.

Your testimony is first.

Whether it's first or last, shall I starve my family for your case?

You are telling me to give false testimony.

Moreover, you are arguing.

You should have thought about that

when you took Rs.300 for the testimony.

I didn't know that the other party will be ready to pay me Rs. 500

for giving honest testimony.

Due to you people I lost money as well as my conscience.

Rs. 500.

Mr. Kamal, have you decided to change sides?

[Inhales sharply]

Speak respectfully, Durga Das.

I have given you my word.

Come hell or high water.

I will testify for you people.

Even if I incur a loss of Rs.200.

I will just return from the market and take a bath.

You have still not taken a bath.

How can I go without taking a bath?

Don't you know?

Before testifying we have to swear on Holy Gita.

How will I touch the Holy Gita without taking a bath?

Mr. Kamal, please heed me.

You go and take a bath.

I will go and buy the stuff. What things do you need?

Yes. That's a sound suggestion. The work will be done faster. Go.

Huh? Do you want groceries or the entire shop?

It's fit for a feast.

It will take me two hours to buy all the things.

No. If you don't bargain, it will be done faster.

Go.

But money?

First buy the stuff.

I will discuss the monetary part with you people again.

Didn't you hear?

I am getting Rs. 500 for giving honest testimony.

Come on. Mr. Lala's plight is bad.

Oh hell.

Correct.

Beautiful dive.

Hi, Venus.

Who is he, Veena? Do you know him?

Apollo.

What do you mean?

Forget it. Maybe he plays polo. - Correct.

Amazing, Veena.

We organized the Great Art Society meeting here for your sake.

And you are giving him flying kisses. - Correct.

Vikram, I am an artist. And I must find out who this man is.

I want to paint him.

See his gait. How manly he is.

To hell with his gait.

Atin.

Here is the offering.

You returned so early.

What about your job? Hadn't you gone for the interview?

I was getting a job, mother.

My starting salary was Rs.850.

You have bored us with your clichéd story.

Come to the point.

What happened?

Don't interfere. Go and make a cup of tea for your brother. Go.

Mother, first let me hear his tragic story.

Yes. What happened next?

What happened?

Mother, as soon as my boss found out

that I am Kamal Nain Singh's son, things went for a toss.

What enmity did your boss have with him?

Father had given false testimony against him in the court

for a petty sum of money.

I don't believe this. He cannot do such a derogatory deed.

Why do you feign ignorance, mother?

Don't you know?

When people see him coming, they change their path.

Even if they greet him, they will have to suffer some loss.

Keep quiet, shameless girl.

Don't you feel ashamed to speak like that about your father?

Go away. Go and sit in your room.

I have to sit in that room all my life.

You make tea for your son. I will go and sit there.

Mother, father's pampering has spoiled her.

But she is not lying.

Father is destroying our lives for his fake pride.

Why doesn't he sell this decrepit mansion and get her married?

Everything will be fine once I get a job.

What is the need to hoodwink and deceive people?

Don't speak ill of him in front of me.

We will have to obey his order.

Everybody in the house, including me.

Did you understand?

[Kamal coughing]

Look. He has come.

I hope he didn't overhear both of you talking.

He will feel very bad.

I have told you so many times. Don't argue with the kids.

I couldn't give them any happiness.

Moreover, you keep nagging them.

They have studied a bit

and they think they have become scholarly.

They want to reform their father.

Listen.

Atin was saying why don't you sell the mansion

and get Vasna married.

Why are you keeping her unmarried?

He is fed up because he is jobless.

In his anxiety he comes up with foolish ideas.

I will explain to him when the time comes.

Both of them are fools.

Our enemies brainwash the villagers against us.

They hear all that and repeat it in front of me.

[Chuckles]

Who is called a child, Sudha?

Someone who cannot think independently.

Someone who concurs with others. Right?

[Chuckles]

When everybody thinks I am a cheater,

that's what my children will also think about me.

It makes no difference to me.

I have to spend my life somehow.

I have brought a sari for Vasna.

And white shoes for Atin.

His white shoes' soles had rubbed off.

I was noticing it since a long time.

Sister Manu, don't worry.

I know Mr. Ram Kanhai very well.

I will speak to him today about Ketki and Ajay's alliance.

Dr. Sushila, if you fix that crazy fellow's marriage alliance,

I will be free of all worries.

Aunt, whose marriage are you talking about?

Your brother Ajay's marriage.

Sushila has brought an alliance.

Is that so? With whom?

Mr. Ram Kanhai. - Yes.

His niece Ketki. - Okay.

Ajay likes her a lot.

I think if Ajay marries the girl of his choice,

he will quit his bad habits.

Brother has only one bad habit of drinking.

Otherwise he is a gem of a person.

I am sure he will reform after his marriage.

May what you say come true.

Father.

Did anything materialize, son?

Yes. I have got a job in a motor showroom.

Thank God. - Very good.

But my salary is less.

Rs.550.

You are highly educated.

Why are they paying you less?

Salesman's job... - They are paying him.

They are not taking anything from him.

It's better than being jobless. Sit down, son.

He will earn Rs.550.

Earn?

He will have to travel 50 miles every day.

Won't there be traveling expenses?

Mother, that's why I have decided that I will stay over there.

To save the expenses.

What are you saying? - He is right.

It will be a good change of scenery.

What is in the village besides the villagers' bitter words?

Hi.

Hi, Apollo.

Hi.

Venus.

Veena is my name.

Atin Singh at your service.

Tell me. What's on your mind?

My resolution is strong.

Can you show me a nice car for now?

Sure. Sure. Come. Please come.

Look.

Which car do you like?

Look here.

This car has only one model.

Forget the model.

First tell me the car's condition.

You will find out immediately.

Let's have a trial.

[Veena] 'A smart man understands gestures.'

'But he is just smiling.'

[Atin] 'I think something is fishy.'

'She isn't talking about the car.'

I think you didn't like the car.

Shall we go back?

"Where are you going in a hurry?"

"Let it be dusk."

"Let's do the work for which we have come."

"The work won't be done."

"I am in a hurry. Please let me go."

"Let's do the work for which we have come."

[Music]

Did you like anything?

Yes.

You didn't tell me.

What's in the heart doesn't need to be expressed.

You need to understand it.

I have understood.

"You understood what I wanted to say."

"There is nothing left to say now."

"My car's deal didn't materialize."

"I am still worried about that."

"First understand what my heart wants."

"That's it. I have understood your choice."

"If you have understood, then say it."

"That's what I am saying. Let me go."

"Let's do the work for which we have come."

[Music]

'He is so different.'

'He is so charismatic too.'

'He is husband material.'

'If I go out with him, all girls will be stunned.'

'Great. She is so beautiful.'

'She is charismatic too.'

'She is wife material.'

'If she goes out with me, all guys will be stunned.'

"Who is the lucky chap? Tell me."

"The guy whose portrait you have made."

"He dwells in my eyes."

"I have fallen for him."

"It's a bond of a lifetime."

"It's the beginning of love."

"I have given you my life."

"Let things take its course."

"You were in a hurry."

"So leave and let me also go."

"Where are you going in a hurry?"

"Let it be dusk."

"Let's do the work for which we have come."

[Man whistling]

[Man whistling]

[Coughs]

'Dear Vasna.'

'Your father has become suspicious.'

'That's why I have stopped coming behind the compound.'

'But I cannot live without you.'

'You know that your father will never be able to arrange'

'Rs.50000 for your dowry.'

'It's better that we leave the city and go elsewhere.'

'I have a lot of money.'

'You will live like a queen.'

'I will wait for you at 2 in the night behind the compound, near the red tank.'

'Yours Ratan.'

[Kamal clears throat]

Vasna.

Yes, father.

I am worried for you.

Why? What happened?

Monsoon is approaching.

Last year you had said that the roof leaks terribly.

Yes.

I will do one thing.

I will shift your belongings to your mother's room.

You can stay there for a few days. I will see what I can do.

Father. - Yes.

Let me stay here for today. I will shift tomorrow.

Okay. Okay.

Let me see where there is leakage.

Yes. Your mother must have made tea.

Go and bring it. - Okay.

Who? Vasna?

Where are you going, dear?

You didn't sleep?

No, father.

I had a severe headache.

I thought I will have some fresh air.

Yes. That will be good. That will be good.

I am also not able to sleep. [Laughs]

Come on. Father and daughter will have a nice chat.

And then, you...

[Clock strikes two]

What's the matter?

You seem unwell.

Shall I call the doctor? - No. Nothing like that.

I will lie down in my room.

Yes. Come. Take rest. Take rest.

Sudha.

Why are you calling me so late at night?

Is everything fine?

Will you sleep all your life?

You aren't worried about your daughter.

What happened?

She is feeling unwell. Yes.

What happened to her? - Go and see.

Massage her head and make her sleep.

[Rustling]

Hurry up, Vasna. It's time for the train to depart.

Not Vasna. Vasna's father.

Uncle. I am Ratan, uncle.

Uncle? You are calling me uncle.

So what is your relation with Vasna? Tell me.

Vasna is my sister.

Scoundrel. Ruffian. Rogue.

No.

Loafer.

You are after your sister's honor.

Your sister's honor.

Forgive me, uncle.

I am sorry. I had gone mad.

I would have killed you today.

But you won't lose anything.

We will lose our honor.

Listen to me carefully.

If I see you near the mansion again...

[Coughs]

I will give you a terrible death.

No. I will leave the village and go. - Leave immediately.

Ratan. - Yes.

He had brainwashed Vasna.

Vasna was going to elope with him tonight.

[Gasps]

What are you saying?

Here is the evidence. See this.

Oh Lord.

She was eloping with him.

Has she gone mad?

But he is her brother.

That's why I call that scoundrel a mad dog.

I have taught him a nice lesson.

But we need to do something about Vasna. Immediately.

But the Allahabad family is demanding Rs. 50000 in dowry.

What's the solution for that?

There is a solution.

Listen.

Atin will marry first.

The dowry that we get, we will use that for Vasna's marriage.

Thakur Kamal Nain.

I swear, sir.

Atin is a gem.

But how will I hide your flaws?

I swear, sir.

Only a reputed, rich family will give a dowry of Rs.50000.

But the problem is that you are famous far and wide. I swear.

I swear. - Yes.

Birju. - Yes.

Do one thing. - Tell me.

Buy scissors and razor and start your barber business again.

What?

Matchmaking isn't your cup of tea.

Sir, with your grace I am able to find small parties.

But it's impossible to find a party of Rs.50000 for you.

Shall I leave? - No.

Listen. - Yes.

There is a wood trader in the neighboring village. - Yes.

Ram Kanhai Singh. Have you heard his name?

Ram Kanhai Singh has become a millionaire by selling logs for pyre.

He has a niece.

Yes. Ketki. She is BA pass.

But appearance wise...

Ram Kanhai is very finicky.

Yes. He had received the proposal of

your elder sister-in-law Manorama's nephew Ajay.

But Ram Kanhai rejected him.

He said, "I won't even let the drunkard clean my niece's shoes."

He won't accept an alliance from your family, sir.

Birju. - Yes.

Now listen to me carefully.

Go to Ram Kanhai Singh and utter each word as I tell you.

You won't face any problem in fixing the alliance.

Sir, a wealthy household can feed several tummies.

The boy is business minded like you.

He has a business of cars.

His starting earning is Rs. 1000.

He is going abroad to expand his business.

Abroad?

Yes. Look. His passport's photo.

The boy looks handsome.

Sir, Lucknow's millionaire Laxmi Narayan

was ready to give a dowry of 1 lakh. I swear.

1 lakh? - Yes.

So what happened?

The girl was totally modern. And fashionable.

The boy wants a girl who is educated,

but she should also be cultured and pious.

She shouldn't consume food without worshiping first.

And she shouldn't go to sleep without reading Ramayana first.

Just like your Ketki.

On this note eat sweets.

Eat it.

I got attracted by your beauty.

But today, I have found out that you have a beautiful heart too.

Will you give me some more time

to complete the sketch?

Some?

I want to give you my whole life.

How did you speak my mind?

Lovers can understand each other's unspoken words.

[Door opens]

Dad.

Hello, dear. - Dad. Dad, meet Atin Singh.

Hello. How are you?

He is the son of Rasikpur's landlord, dad.

Rasikpur.

What work do you do?

I am the assistant sales manager in Zenila automobiles.

Oh, I see.

Vikram, please come.

Hello, uncle.

Hello. How are you? - Fine. Thank you. - [Phone rings]

Please excuse me.

Atin, meet Vikram, my best friend.

Please to meet you.

I hope we will meet often. - Definitely.

He is Suresh Kathuria.

He is a great painter.

Mr. Jankidas.

The leading journalist, PRO and what not.

Oh. I see.

Veena, I have wonderful news for you.

The Great Art Society will be inaugurated with your dance.

Correct.

And there will be an exhibition of your paintings too.

Correct. - Jankidas has called the press.

We are confident that you will soon become a great star.

Correct. - Of course.

Veena, don't you want to celebrate in advance?

Yes. Why not? Go and help yourself.

Thank you. Come on. - Hip hip hooray.

Hip hip hooray. - Veena, I will leave.

I am getting late for office. - I will see you off.

I didn't know you know dancing.

I don't know it.

But if you come, I will dance with delight.

Will you come?

Where else will I go?

Okay. Bye. - Bye.

Apollo has gone far ahead.

[Music]

"Let hearts meet. Let hearts unite."

"Let hearts meet. Let hearts unite."

"Let hearts meet. Let hearts unite."

"I like what you are saying. I like what you are saying."

"Distance and chasm."

"Let's bridge the distance and chasm."

"Come closer."

"I like what you are saying. I like what you are saying."

"Make your life beautiful."

"Make love your heart's need."

"I like what you are saying. I like what you are saying."

"Make your life beautiful."

"Make love your heart's need."

[Music]

"Beautiful youth."

"And young life."

"It won't come back."

"Make some sagas."

"Wonder where our heart is lost."

"Wonder where our heart is lost."

"Make somebody yours."

"Let's bridge the distance and chasm."

"Come closer."

"Make your life beautiful."

"Make love your heart's need."

[Music]

"It's a new zest."

"The night is intoxicating."

"It's time. Think about it."

"Why are you silent?"

"Let's make merry."

"Let's make merry."

"It's short-lived." - "It's short-lived."

"Sing the songs of love."

"Let's bridge the distance and chasm."

"Come closer."

"Make your life beautiful."

"Make love your heart's need."

"I like what you are saying. I like what you are saying."

"Make your life beautiful."

"Make love your heart's need."

"I like what you are saying. I like what you are saying."

"I like what you are saying. I like what you are saying."

"I like what you are saying. I like what you are saying."

[Laughs] - [Applause]

Atin, meet Dr. Vijaya.

She is a close friend of mine.

I see. So you are Atin.

Oh, I see.

I was also wondering why Veena chants your name day and night.

But after seeing you I have understood

that leave alone Veena, any girl will chant your name.

[Laughs]

Hi, Veena. You were too good today. - Hi.

The Great Art Society had

an amazing inauguration. - Excuse me, please.

Sure. - Excuse me.

Anything special?

I have received father's letter. He has fixed my sister's marriage.

I will have to go to Rasikpur today.

When will you return? - After a week.

A week.

It's difficult to spend a moment without you. You are talking about one week.

A week will pass swiftly. - No.

I will be back soon. - No.

Did you call me, father?

Sit.

I have fixed your sister's marriage date.

But there is a problem.

We have to arrange for Rs.50000.

You fixed the marriage date without making the arrangement.

I thought you must have sold the mansion or mortgaged it.

And made the arrangement.

Father, when will the wealth be of use if not now?

How can I sell the mansion?

The moneylender will auction the mansion someday.

Why? - Look, son.

I never burdened you with my woes so that you can study studiously.

But the mansion was mortgaged 20 years ago.

Each table and chair has been mortgaged.

Would I have cheated people for a petty sum of money otherwise?

How will you arrange for Rs.50000?

I did whatever I could for my family.

Now I have grown old.

[Coughs] I am not keeping well.

Even the government gives pension to its staff at this age.

Won't you let your old father retire?

Now you have to handle the family problems.

You have to tackle it.

Father, you know my situation.

I got a job recently. I earn Rs.500-600.

How can I make the arrangement so soon?

It's impossible for me.

You are my son. Don't ever utter the word impossible.

All my life I have made the impossible possible.

What do you mean?

I mean, you know how rich wood trader Ram Kanhai Singh is.

Wood trader Ram Kanhai is

ready to give you Rs.50000 for his niece's marriage.

What are you saying, father?

You want me to marry Ram Kanhai's niece

for the sake of Vasna's dowry.

It cannot happen.

Fine. Don't marry.

Arrange for Rs.50000 somehow.

From where do I bring the money?

You don't have the right to ask that question, son.

Whenever you needed something,

I never said how will I arrange for the money?

I did everything possible so that nothing is lacking

in your upbringing and education.

Father, you did everything for your son.

It was your duty. You fulfilled it.

Duty? Do only parents have a duty towards their children?

Don't children have any duty towards their parents?

I was helpless to fix your marriage with Ram Kanhai's niece.

The wedding cards have been distributed in the village.

Father, when you didn't have the money,

why did you fix Vasna's marriage date?

The lesser the questions you ask, the lesser it will hurt you.

If you still want to know, then listen.

Vasna is heartbroken because she is unable to marry.

Scoundrel Ratan took advantage of that and brainwashed her.

Your sister is ready to elope with him.

If you don't forgo your obstinacy,

we will be defamed in Allahabad as well as here.

Three families will have to face ignominy.

The villagers will vilify us.

And Vasna...what will she do?

She will elope after defaming our family.

Or else

you will see her dead body floating in the well.

[Coughs]

To avoid this adversity,

you will have to agree for the marriage.

So say that

you have already hanged the noose around my neck.

Come on. Uncle has come.

Let's go out.

Dear.

My dream is going o be fulfilled today.

You are going to be the daughter-in-law of an affluent family.

You are going to fulfill the ultimate duty

for which women are born.

When God created the world, he gave women the onus of procreation.

So that she can give birth and raise the child

and help mankind grow.

Ketki, you are very lucky.

After your marriage you will get not only a husband,

but also parents in the form of your in-laws.

Serve them well and win their heart.

Now they are your world and your life.

Uncle.

Ketki, you are my niece.

But I always treated you like a daughter.

If I ever made a mistake... - Uncle.

Dear.

[Sobbing]

This is your mother's memento.

Always keep it with you as her blessing.

Here. Wear it.

[Chants]

[Laughter]

You are feeling so shy in front of your sister-in-law.

What will you do when the groom will come to lift your veil?

She will hide under the bed.

Vasna, keep a mattress under the bed too.

[Girls laughing]

Girls, it's almost midnight. Leave the bride now.

God wills all of you sit on the nuptial bed soon.

Aunt, you must be reminded of your nuptial bed.

Oh Lord.

[All laughs] - Shameless. Come on. Leave. Come on.

Vasna, you also leave.

Come, son.

Sit.

What is this?

I had heard that you are an educated girl.

Education has taught me that a woman's position is elevated

when she bows before her husband.

Look. I want to talk to you about something urgent.

Sit.

Yes?

Actually...

No.

It's not the right time.

You must be tired. Go to sleep.

I will sleep in the balcony if I feel sleepy.

Here.

Oh.

So you saw the photo.

It fell from your pocket. I happened to see it.

Leave it.

It's good.

I was disturbed since a long time.

I was wondering that if I tell you about it now,

you will feel bad.

But if I don't tell you...it will bother you more.

She is Veena.

She is very pretty.

Yes.

We love each other a lot.

My father fixed my marriage alliance with you without my knowledge.

When I refused, he pressurized me.

I was told it's the question of Ram Kanhai's family's reputation.

If the alliance breaks, you will be defamed

and your life will be ruined.

Vasna's marriage alliance will break.

I was compelled to marry you when I saw the bleak reality

of so many lives being destroyed.

The truth is that sitting in this room

and talking to you also feels like a crime.

I came in the room so that your mockery

is not made in this house.

Everybody must have gone to sleep.

You also go to sleep.

I am leaving.

You got married?

What are you saying? I can't believe it.

First hear me out, Veenu. - Don't touch me.

If you had to do that, why did you play with my feelings?

Going out with me and expressing your love.

Was all that a lie?

You have killed my ego, my pride and my love.

You have made my mockery in front of my friends.

Before snapping at me, at least hear my helplessness.

Leave me. I don't want to hear anything.

You will have to hear me out.

My sister couldn't get married since 5 years because of Rs.50000.

My father fixed my marriage before I reached there for Rs.50000.

Because it was the question of my sister's life, I was helpless.

But Veena, I swear on you.

I didn't even touch her.

I left her on the nuptial bed and came to you.

Really?

Promise me that you won't see her again.

Why are you feeling shy, bride? You must be secretly delighted.

[Laughs]

Take care. I will just come.

Listen.

What happened? There is so much work to be done.

The groom's father wants to see the dowry.

Did you talk to Ketki about the ornaments?

Look. I beg of you.

I cannot do that.

You can never do anything.

I will have to do this work too.

Ketki.

The wedding procession has arrived, dear.

What are you doing?

Getting ready, father.

I have got Vasna ready.

But where are her ornaments? Did the jeweler bring her ornaments?

I have come to tell you about my misfortune, dear.

My man has returned.

He said that the police raided the jeweler's shop.

He is in prison.

I didn't know he does gold smuggling too.

I thought he is a decent man like me.

I paid the full amount in advance.

But...how did that happen?

We will have to find a solution.

How do I say it?

I am feeling hesitant.

But there is no other way to salvage our honor.

We will have to bedeck Vasna with your ornaments.

No. There is no pressure on you, dear.

If you don't want to do it, it's okay.

I will send her off with a few clothes.

Don't poor people's daughters get married?

What are you saying, father?

These ornaments are not more precious than your honor.

My honor lies in this family's honor.

I am already married.

My wishes have been fulfilled.

The grander Vasna's send-off ceremony, the happier I will be.

I think you forgot to give that.

[Kanhai] 'This is your mother's memento.'

'Always keep it with you as her blessing.'

This is my mother's blessing. Give her this as well.

Vasna will get my mother's blessing too.

[Chants]

Ketki is not wearing a single ornament.

Was your niece wearing rented ornaments on her wedding?

Did you return everything after her wedding?

Wonder what the matter is.

I will ask her what the matter is.

What is the need to ask, Mr. Ram Kanhai?

See the bride.

You will understand everything.

Isn't she wearing the same ornaments?

That scoundrel Kamal didn't leave even a single necklace for my niece.

Yes.

[Laughs]

Did you hear, Sudha?

People say time is very powerful.

Why are you laughing? It's true.

No. No. It's not true.

Time wanted to vanquish me and destroy me.

I didn't have any money.

I didn't have any friend or acquaintance to help me out.

Did you see?

I got both my children married with great pomp.

I showed the world.

Rasikpur landlord's pride is still intact.

People as far as seven miles must be feeling envious.

[Laughs]

I trampled powerful time under my feet.

Don't be so proud.

God will feel bad otherwise.

God wishes me well, Sudha.

He helped me succeed in my plans.

Now what?

Two old bodies are left.

They need to be taken to Badrinath.

There are so many devotees over there.

Somebody will give us a place of shelter.

But what about Ketki?

Ketki?

Who is Ketki?

Are you even in your senses?

Our daughter-in-law.

We brought her home with great fanfare.

Her name is Ketki. Did you understand?

I don't know any Ketki.

Nor will I ever know her.

I am exhausted.

I don't regret it too.

Because all my goals have been achieved.

[Thunder rumbles]

Listen. Atin is back.

Look.

He disappeared on the nuptial night and he has returned now.

Ask him that he was angry with me.

Why didn't he attend his sister's marriage?

What was done was done. It's good that he is back.

What did he bring in the bag?

He must have brought a gift for his wife.

[Thunder rumbles]

You?

When did you come?

Just now. A while ago.

[Thunder rumbles]

[Music]

"Listen carefully, beloved."

"My bangles are calling you."

"My dream came true today."

"My bangles are calling you."

[Music]

"The bleak past is gone."

"Joyous days are here."

"The bleak past is gone."

"Everything seems new."

"My bangles are calling you."

"My dream came true today."

"My bangles are calling you."

[Music]

Tea.

Listen.

Tell me.

Sign this paper.

Mother has woken up. I have kept milk on the stove.

I will give it to her and come.

Look.

It will take only a second. And I am in a hurry.

What is it?

Read it.

It's divorce paper.

Divorce paper.

What are you thinking?

My crime?

Look, Ketki. Don't be emotional.

I know you must be feeling very bad.

But this is the only way to get out of the predicament

that both of us are facing.

Predicament?

Only a woman knows the dreams she weaves of her nuptial night.

You left me that night.

I forsook my happiness and accepted the grief you gave me.

But last night when you accepted me willingly,

I got my dreams back.

My happiness knew no bounds.

But that was not my happiness.

I regret what happened last night.

Forget that incident.

I have written it on your behalf.

It's written...

Both of us didn't consummate our marriage.

It's important for an easy divorce.

I will be free. And you will also be free.

Free?

I was free before I got married.

But I sacrificed my freedom and

accepted the bondage of marriage willingly.

I thought I will start a small and happy family with your love.

So that I can fulfill my duty as a woman.

I understood.

It means you don't want to sign.

I don't have a free will.

Obeying your order and signing it

for your happiness is my duty as a wife.

What are you thinking then? Sign it.

You are free from the bondage.

I am sure you will forget your grief very soon.

You are still young.

I am sure you will find another man who will love you.

For God's sake keep quiet.

I pray that you get double the happiness.

My best wishes are with you.

Look. Your vermilion is a lie.

Erase the vermilion.

Fine. You won't be able to do it. I will erase it.

Atin.

Where is he going?

Atin. Atin.

Ketki. Ketki.

He came stealthily and left stealthily.

When I called him, he didn't even respond.

Your vermilion.

You are crying.

What happened, dear?

Mother.

Mother. [Crying]

Dad.

Dad.

Dad.

Hello, dear.

What's the matter? You seem so happy today.

First kiss me good luck.

That's nice. - All the luck in the world.

Dear, give me the good news.

I will give it to you and show it to you too.

His name is Atin. I want to marry him.

Atin. - Yes.

But dear...I heard he has got married.

He had got married. But he has divorced his wife.

Dad, he didn't get married willingly.

If it was not his wish, why did he marry?

Dad, it was not marriage.

He gave a supreme sacrifice for his sister.

It was a sacrifice.

And for my sake he divorced his wife without even seeing her face.

Dear, I didn't understand the divorce or his sacrifice for his sister.

All I know is that at the wedding dais

a man vows to maintain the bond with his wife.

He promises this not only to the society but also to his conscience.

The man who betrays his conscience,

for him the society, belief, all these things don't matter.

If he has done it once, he can do it ten times.

Dad, you are insulting his love and you are insulting me too.

Veena, you are my only daughter.

I am alive to see you married, dear.

But I cannot permit you to marry Atin.

Dad, perhaps you are forgetting that I am 21 years old.

I have the right to take the decision of my life.

I am sorry, dear.

I forgot that you have grown up.

I am a father. I thought you are still a child.

If you have decided, I can only give you my blessing.

Kamal Nain Singh.

Kamal Nain Singh.

Please come, Mr. Ram Kanhai.

I was waiting for you.

Please come.

Where is Ketki?

Have some refreshments. Ketki is coming.

Sudha, Ketki's uncle is here. Send some snacks.

Come. Come in. Why are you standing here?

You have come to a decent man's house.

You are calling yourself decent, Kamal Nain Singh.

There won't be a more dishonest and corrupt man than you in this world.

I think you are very angry.

Will I be happy after being cheated by you?

Atin earns Rs.1000.

He is going to go abroad.

No. I didn't say all these things.

Baijnath must have said that for his business.

He is a seller. He will obviously praise his product.

But the buyer should examine the product before buying it.

I have found out everything.

That's why I have come to take Ketki with me.

Call Ketki.

I also don't want to keep her here.

I will always be indebted to you.

Take her right now. Sudha.

Tell Ketki to pack her bags quickly.

Her uncle has come to take her.

And listen.

I want Ketki's ornaments, her dowry

and all those things that you stole from my orphan niece

and gave to your daughter.

I want it right now.

Don't snap like that, Ram Kanhai.

Your orphan niece has defamed my family

by divorcing my son.

Kamal Nain Singh.

If you utter a word about my virtuous niece, I will shoot you.

Uncle.

Don't come to my in-law's house and insult my parents like that.

He destroyed your life for his children.

And you are calling this murderer your father?

What relation do you share with him now?

Come. Come home.

You had bid me farewell from that house forever, uncle.

And extracted a promise from me that I won't forsake my duty

Irrespective of the challenges I face in my life.

And now, you want me to forsake my duty.

Ketki, Atin has divorced you.

You are not bound by any duty.

After marriage a girl gets not only a husband, but also parents.

You had taught me that.

Ketki, I handed you over to these murderers.

Are you punishing me for that mistake?

For God's sake forgive me.

Come. Come with me.

Uncle, you love me like a daughter, don't you?

You are under my oath. Don't ask me to leave my house.

I cannot leave this house.

I think both of them have cast a spell on you.

But don't forget that your uncle is still alive.

[Engine starts]

What will you eat for dinner, father?

I think flatbread and milk will be good.

Rice isn't good for your health.

Sudha.

Sudha, what did I do?

I gave misery to a noble soul.

I...I have been so unjust to Ketki...

[Crying]

Marriage? Atin and Veena's marriage.

They couldn't get you on phone. So they sent me with the message

that we have to reach the marriage registrar office today at 3 o'clock.

No wonder. It means, Veena was fooling Vikram so far.

He spent his money.

And somebody else wooed her. - Correct.

Jankidas, don't worry.

My money won't be wasted.

I know Veena really well.

Wait and watch.

If I don't break the marriage, my name is not Vikram.

Driver. - Yes.

Did you apply brake to the car or to me?

I didn't apply the brake on you.

Your dhoti is stuck in the car's door.

What? - Dhoti. Dhoti.

Oh. The dhoti has got stuck. - Yes.

Remove the door from the car.

Fine. I will do it right away.

Uncle.

Hello, uncle.

Ajay, you are sloshed. Don't come closer. Talk from there.

Uncle, I have quit drinking.

I am taking medicine to quit it.

In fact, today you should offer me liquor.

You should offer it to the entire village.

Today your son Atin is getting married.

It's a love marriage.

Talk sensibly, Ajay.

Have you come here to create a discord in our family?

Great. Both of you are such weird parents.

You are sieving the lentils.

And you are smoking the hookah.

Didn't your son send you the wedding card?

Look. It's written in golden words.

Golden words.

Golden words.

Yes.

Uncle, what are you doing?

It's your son's wedding card. And you tore it.

I suggest you should celebrate.

And decorate the house with lamps.

And play music.

Celebrate. Yes.

Yes.

I will celebrate.

I have only one son.

I will definitely celebrate.

Don't leave, Ajay.

I will celebrate in front of you.

You are dead for me.

Atin, you are dead for me.

What are you doing?

He is your son.

No. He was my son.

No. - He is dead for me.

I will set all his things ablaze.

No.

I will set all his things ablaze. - No.

None of his mementos will be in this house.

For God's sake keep quiet. It breaks my heart.

Don't do that.

My heart is also breaking, Sudha.

Which father's heart won't break on his young son's death?

But I will have to conduct his final rites.

He died young.

His pyre will be grand.

[Laughs]

Applause. Applause, Ajay.

Look. I lit up the entire mansion.

Don't you admit it? Don't you admit it?

Don't you admit it?

No father must have celebrated his son's marriage like that.

[Laughs]

Why are you crying?

Your son is getting married happily.

Offer sweets to Ajay.

He has brought good news for you.

Father.

[Hiccups]

Ketki, I am very sorry.

How do I tell you?

It's terrible news.

I know. - You know?

Yes.

You gave the news of his wedding

to all the families in the town and village.

Don't you feel ashamed to come here

and cause grief to these old parents?

I just came to give the news.

You gave the news. What are you waiting for now?

What am I waiting for?

I wanted to say... - Leave.

Leave.

I am very sorry, Ketki. I am very sorry.

Wipe your tears.

Wipe your tears, Sudha.

From today Ketki is our son and our daughter.

Her happiness is our happiness.

Her sorrow is our sorrow.

Darling.

I am so lucky to get a husband like you.

Really? - Yes.

[Phone rings]

Hello.

Hello, Veena. - [Music playing in the background]

I hope you are enjoying your married life.

[Phone rings]

Oh no.

Hello.

Veena.

Are you angry with us?

We are celebrating your marriage.

Can you hear the sound?

Yes, Vikram.

Stop it. What kind of friends do you have?

They call at any time.

They are celebrating our marriage.

Say thanks.

Thank you, Vikram.

Darling.

Darling. - Cut it out.

You need mood and occasion for certain things.

Go to sleep.

'Ma' and 'Ni' notes are not used in Raga Bhupali,

in ascending as well as descending order.

It means, 'Sa, Re, Ga, Pa, Da, Sa'.

'Sa, Da, Pa, Ga, Re, Sa'.

Did you understand? - Yes.

Okay. Listen, play this scale on the harmonium.

Come quickly.

And all of you write it in your notebook.

Sa.

Re.

Ga.

Pa.

Da.

Sa.

Madam.

Ketki has fainted.

What happened?

Ketki is pregnant.

Impossible.

What are you saying, Usha?

In the divorce paper it was mentioned that

she didn't consummate her marriage with her husband.

That's why I rushed straight to you from the school.

Maybe she fell sick due to some other reason.

Mr. Ram Kanhai, I have two children.

I cannot be wrong.

I hope nobody else in the school found out.

I think nobody else knows.

But for how long will it remain hidden?

I will be slandered, Usha.

I will have to think of a way.

Do one thing.

Send Dr. Sushila to my house immediately.

Narayan.

Narayan. Narayan.

Narayan. - What is the matter?

Hi, darling. - Hi.

Narayan has gone to the market. - Good.

For the first time I will get to drink tea made by you.

Sages have said that when husband returns home tired

from work, hot tea made by his wife works wonders.

Cut it, Atin.

I have to go to Dr. Vijaya's place.

Why? What is the matter?

I missed my periods. - Huh?

I missed my periods.

[Laughs]

It means I am going to be a father very soon.

I am going to be a father.

My darling...

What are you doing, Atin?

[Toys playing]

Amazing, darling. You didn't wait for me.

You went to the doctor's place alone.

It was a small matter. You were not needed.

You are calling it a small matter, darling.

It's the happiest day of my life.

You know. I really want a child.

Look. I have made grand preparation to welcome the baby...

I have aborted the child.

What?

You aborted the child.

But...but why did you do that, Veena?

Darling, we can have a child later.

But I won't get my youth back.

Don't you want me to maintain my figure, youth

and beauty for some more time?

What is the meaning of marriage then?

Marriage doesn't just mean having children and raising them.

Atin.

Have you got bored of me?

Hi, Veena. - Hi. - [Toy squeaks]

I am sorry.

Congratulations.

Dr. Vijaya said that your operation was successful.

Atin, congratulations for taking such a wise decision.

Here.

Veena, for your health.

God bless you. - Thank you. Thank you.

No. No. It's a sin for me to hear that.

How did you even talk about aborting the child and killing it?

What kind of a woman are you?

Don't get excited, Ketki.

Anger isn't good for you.

I am not saying this. Your uncle has sent me.

Ever since he has found out that you are pregnant,

he has stopped consuming food.

He is so disturbed.

Uncle also doesn't trust me.

Does he suspect that it's not Atin's child?

Don't be crazy, Ketki.

He knows it's Atin's child.

But what does everybody know?

That you and Atin didn't consummate the marriage.

That's what's written in the divorce paper.

And you have signed it too.

How will you face the world?

Forget others.

Even Atin won't accept that it's his child.

I don't care about what people say.

All I know is that a man and a woman together procreate a child.

It's his manifestation. I will never abort the child.

But Atin didn't fulfill his duty.

A husband also has some duty.

That's not something I need to think about. It's his wish.

I just have to fulfill my duty as a wife.

And I will do it at any cost.

On my behalf touch uncle's feet and apologize to him.

Fine.

Child?

Yes. She is pregnant with Atin's child.

If you people cannot bring Atin back,

explain to Ketki to abort the child.

Anything is possible due to mental and emotional stress.

I mean, anything can happen.

Ketki can even lose her life.

I said whatever I had to say as a doctor.

Okay. I will leave now. - Okay.

Did you hear?

Why are you coming? - Yes.

Dear. - Mother.

Is it true? Sit.

Why did you hide such great news from us?

I was really worried, mother.

How will I introduce the child?

Why?

When Sita gave birth to Luv and Kush in the forest,

were they not called Ram's sons?

She was a Goddess. Who will trust me?

We live in this world. Who all will I answer?

We are your world, dear.

Yes. We know it's Atin's child.

You don't worry.

Come. Let's worship the family deity.

A child is going to be born in Rasikpur's landlord's house.

A child is going to be born.

When Sita gave him a vow, Laxman wiped his tears and said...

O Maithili, I consider you as a chaste woman.

But what do I do? It's Ram's order.

That I should leave you near the hermitage.

Sage Valmiki's hermitage is nearby.

Spend the rest of your life in his shelter.

These words uttered by Laxman

struck lightning in Sita's heart.

She fell down unconscious on the ground like a chopped tree.

After some time when she came to her senses,

she cried and said,

"God has created me only for sufferings."

"Wonder what grave sin I committed in my previous life"

"and which woman did I separate from her husband."

"that I have got separated from my husband."

"How will I see my husband again?"

"Who will I share my sorrow with?"

"How will I face the sages?"

"What will I say? What crime did I commit?"

"Why did you do that, God?"

Enough, dear. Enough.

Are you there or have you left?

Yes. You are here.

Ajay, I have told you so many times. Don't come to office drunk.

I am on duty.

I have also come for a special duty.

Do you know? Ketki is pregnant.

Ketki is pregnant.

Yes. - Are you crazy?

You are calling me crazy.

Call that person crazy who has made that poor girl's life hell.

But you don't worry.

You don't worry. I have decided.

I will marry your wife.

Ajay.

I didn't say anything wrong. And you slapped me.

I meant, your ex-wife...

I meant to say... - Get out.

That's what I wanted to say. Get out.

That's what I wanted to say. Get out.

[Vehicle approaching]

Sudha.

Allahabad family's car is here.

Maybe Vasna and her husband have come.

Hi, dad.

You have started speaking fluent English.

From father I have become dad.

Father, everybody speaks English over there.

So I have got used to it.

[Laughs]

Vasna, you took the ornaments from here.

There was a necklace.

Ketki's mother had given it to her as a memento.

All the ornaments were ancient.

All were old-fashioned. Pathetic.

My sister-in-law's friends teased me a lot.

So I melted all the ornaments and got new necklaces made.

But where is that queen?

Who?

The ancient ornaments' owner.

She is your sister-in-law, Vasna.

She is no longer my sister-in-law.

I am being defamed so badly in Allahabad.

Why are both of you living off her earnings?

If there was a problem, why didn't you inform me?

I give Rs.100-200 to beggars.

There is nothing lacking in my in-law's house.

Take Rs.500.

If you need more, write to me. I will send it.

How are you, Vasna? You have come after a long time.

Whether occasionally or regularly, I can come whenever I want.

It's my maternal home.

But why are you still here?

It's my in-law's house.

There is a limit of shamelessness.

Why are you still here when brother has divorced you?

Vasna, mind your tongue.

Father, Vasna is my sister-in-law.

She has every right to fight with me.

Vasna, you can fight with me as much as you want.

But you have come to your maternal home for the first time.

Eat sweets.

You have slandered the family so much that one cannot even consume

the holy drink from the temple in the house.

Wonder whose sin you are thrusting on my parents.

Vasna.

I don't survive on your money that I will fear you.

It's best that you leave from here immediately.

That's all I wanted to say.

You shameless girl.

You get out of the house.

Keep your alms with you.

Fine. I will never come to this house again.

Forgive her, dear.

She has gone crazy.

Mother. - Come.

My darling son.

Munna.

Munna. - Mother.

Go. - Come.

Where are you going?

School.

I will also go to school.

You are very small.

Once you grow up, I will take you to school.

Here. I have grown up. Take me.

My son.

Munna, I will take you to the railway park.

There are many butterflies in the park.

Will you catch butterflies?

Really? - I am not lying.

Let's go and catch it. - Let's go and catch it.

We will catch it.

The train is chugging. The train is chugging.

How far is the school?

The school is on the other side of the railway track.

We will go there once the crossing is opened.

The train is chugging.

Munna, play the railway game. I will just come.

Go. Very good.

Munna, don't go anywhere. Very good.

Glory to Lord Shiva.

The train is chugging.

Hello, Dubey. - Hello, Panchu.

Will my turn come? Will I get a chance?

Am I destined for some cannabis drink?

Panchu, without your couplets,

cannabis doesn't seem intoxicating enough.

How will he recite couplets now?

Ever since Panchu has lost his youth,

he has lost his passion for poetry too.

Keep quiet.

An addict can never grow old. Got that? You moron.

The train is chugging. The train is chugging.

The train is chugging. The train is chugging.

The train is chugging. The train is chugging.

Go away. Why did you join us?

I will be the guard's compartment. I have a whistle.

[Whistle blows]

Don't join our train. You are very bad.

Our train will meet with an accident.

I am very good. What's the flaw in me?

My mother says nobody knows who your father is.

Your mother is a liar.

You called my mother a liar. I will smash your face.

You called my mother a liar. - Listen.

You called my mother a liar. I will show you.

What are you doing? Leave him. - I will show you.

Why are you fighting with him?

He doesn't have a father.

Moreover, he called my mother a liar.

Look. Don't say that.

Don't fight among yourself.

You should play together. Come on. Run. Play. Come on.

Who did you come with?

With Panchu. - With Panchu.

Panchu.

There is nobody here.

Where do you want to go? I will drop you.

I want to go to school.

School.

Where is your school?

I don't know.

You don't know.

Okay. I understood.

Come. I will take you to my school. Come.

Let's go. I will study the whole day.

You will study the whole day. Why?

What do I do?

Nobody plays with me. I don't have a friend.

Okay.

I also don't have a friend. Will you be my friend?

You won't treat me like other boys, will you?

Never.

Let's shake hands. We are best of friends.

Best of friends. - Yes.

That was great.

Brother. - Yes.

The cannabis drink was amazing today. - Yes.

Seems like you grinded it very lovingly.

Panchu, grinding cannabis is India's specialty.

True. True.

Do you want more? - No.

I have left Munna there. I have to pick him up.

I am going.

Steady.

[Camera clicks] - That's very good.

Done? - No, son.

Another photo and the roll will be over.

Now... Yes.

Come. Come.

We will...

Munna is here.

That's good. - Station master, wait.

Why? What is the matter?

My friend, he is Panchu.

Munna, you are getting your photo clicked here.

And Panchu would have been skinned alive.

Let's go home. Come on. - I see. So you are Panchu.

I see you everyday. You consume cannabis in that hut.

No, sir. Durga is my friend.

I go there for some fun.

Panchu. - Yes.

Munna is also my friend.

Whenever you go to meet your friend,

drop my friend at my place.

If he doesn't bring me, I will come on my own.

I will bring you. I will bring you. Come, son. Come.

Bye. - Bye.

"India is the greatest country of all."

"India is the greatest country of all."

[School bell rings]

What happened? Why is there a commotion?

Why is everybody running?

A boy got hit by the train.

By God's grace he survived.

But he has suffered grievous injuries.

What happened?

Somebody's child almost got run over by the train.

Wonder how parents leave their child alone.

"I drank in your name..." - Panchu.

Where is Munna?

He was here. Wonder where he went.

I will go and see.

Oh God.

My Munna. - [Munna laughing]

[Music]

"I don't know you."

"But it feels as if."

"We shared a bond in our past life."

"I don't know you."

"But it feels as if."

"We shared a bond in our past life."

[Music]

"You remind me of something I had forgotten."

"My heart has recollected a long forgotten memory."

"Maybe both of us don't remember it."

"We shared a bond in our past life."

[Music]

"What relation do I share with you?"

"I am unable to understand it."

"I keep pondering about it."

"You must have taken an oath from me in some birth."

"We shared a bond in our past life."

"I don't know you."

"But it feels as if."

"We shared a bond in our past life."

[Music]

Come in, dear. What is the matter?

Hello. - Hello.

You people don't know me. But... - I know you.

You teach singing to railway accountant Mr. Saxena's daughter.

Once I heard you singing when I was passing from there.

You sing beautifully.

My name is Nirmal.

Excuse me.

There is nobody in this house who wants to learn singing.

Yes. My daughter Kamla loved it.

But she has got married.

You are still standing. Please sit.

The child who is inside... - He is very small.

It's not his age to learn singing.

He is not our child.

But Nirmal loves him a lot.

He is here the whole day.

We don't let him go out anywhere.

Why?

He is such an adorable child.

But it seems his mother is not concerned about him.

She leaves him under the care of a servant

who consumes cannabis.

The village children also trouble the poor child a lot.

They have boycotted him.

Is that so?

Any special reason?

Rasikpur's people say different things.

They say nobody knows who his father is.

He is the illegitimate child of a decent family.

God knows what is true and what is untrue.

Will you bring the child?

Why?

I will take him home. - Home?

You...

I am his mother.

I...

Aunt.

That's terrible. - What happened?

She is Munna's mother.

Is that so? She has come to take Munna.

She can take him.

Wonder what all things I said.

How will I face her?

You take him.

[Train horn blares]

[Nirmal] 'Rasikpur's people say different things.'

'They say nobody knows who his father is.'

'He is the illegitimate child of a decent family.'

What a sweet child.

He is so adorable.

Who gave you the calendar?

The company. Do you want it?

Please.

Send one in my cabin. - Okay, sir.

Okay. Here is the file.

Mother, come. My friend has come.

You go and play with him. I am kneading dough.

He has come to meet you.

Call him here.

He is scared of you.

Come quickly. Or else he will leave.

Afraid of me? I never frightened any of your friends.

Or said anything.

Come on. Let me see who it is.

Where is your friend?

Hello.

You?

Hello.

I didn't even wash my hands. I came just like that.

Munna said his friend has come.

He is right.

I am Munna's friend. But your culprit.

Culprit?

Well...

My crime was so grave that I didn't have the courage to come alone to apologize.

So I brought Munna along for support.

I am sorry for humiliating you unknowingly.

Those were not your words.

You just told me the things that

the villagers say about my son and me.

There is no need to apologize for that.

There is.

If you forgive me for one crime,

I will have the guts to seek forgiveness for the second crime.

Second crime? - Yes.

I like Munna a lot.

I had clicked a lot of his photos.

As such, I am a novice.

But one photo was simply outstanding.

Is that the crime?

No. It starts from here.

My friend took a copy of the photo.

He owns an advertising agency.

Without your permission he made a calendar

with Munna's photo on it.

And he sent a cheque of Rs.500 in Munna's name.

This is the calendar.

The photo is truly outstanding.

It's two friends' personal matter.

It's between you and your friend Munna.

Munna.

See what your friend has brought for you.

Look.

That's me. Give it to me.

I will show it to my grandpa and grandma.

Please ward off the evil eye on Munna today.

He is very talkative.

Sit. I will make tea. - No.

I will have tea some other time.

It will give me an excuse to come again.

Permit me.

Bye. - Bye.

Let me ride it. Just one round.

I have told you so many times. We don't want to play with you.

Why?

Because you are an illegitimate child.

My mother says you don't have a father.

You are a liar. I have a father.

You don't. You don't. You don't.

Yes. Yes. Yes.

No. No. No. - [Munna crying]

No. No. No.

No. No. No.

No. No. No.

No. No. No.

Munna. Munna.

Mother. Mother.

Did you come alone?

Where are your shoes? - It's with Panchu.

Why did you speak?

I wanted to say something. I forgot.

You wanted to say that you will first

drink milk and then take a bath.

Right?

Here.

Drink milk.

My darling son.

It's hot.

I will blow it for you.

Look.

I remembered what I wanted to say.

Is that so? Tell me.

Mother, what is the meaning of illegitimate?

Why don't you speak?

All children tell me that I don't have a father.

Where is my father?

Don't say that, son.

Say where is my dear father?

Where is my dear father?

That's nice. Drink it.

No. First answer me. Then I will drink milk.

He has gone abroad. Here.

Why did he go away?

For his work.

Is it too far away?

Yes.

How will he come back?

By train.

When did he go?

Before you were born.

Write him a letter now.

First drink milk. I will write him a letter.

No. Write him a letter in front of me.

I will drink milk in front of you.

Fine. Here.

Write it.

I have been born. Come back immediately.

Bring a better car than Manoj's car.

Manoj doesn't let me sit in his car.

He says that only children who have a father get a car.

I wrote everything.

Write more. There are still many more things.

All boys are bad. They harass me.

Chinnu's mother is the worst.

She doesn't let me play with Chinnu.

She says I don't have a father.

Give me his address.

I will tell Chinnu's mother.

Give a reminder to send a reply for the letter.

Isn't he that calendar child?

Right, sir. Same calendar baby.

I see. I will just come.

Good morning.

Hello.

[Laughs]

What are you doing here?

I have come to buy a car.

Is that so? Have you come alone to buy a car?

No. We have come together.

I am Nirmal Srivastav.

Singh here.

What can I do for you?

Doesn't your company manufacture

battery operated car for children?

Yes.

Show me. I have come to buy that.

Great. Very good.

Very smart boy. Come.

The car has been made for a smart child like you.

Look at this.

This is better than Chinnu's car.

Leave alone Chinnu, it's better than any child's car.

Look. It has a horn. - [Horn honks]

Right?

[Laughs] - Mr. Singh, the payment?

Do that at the cash counter. - Okay.

I will take Munna to the office.

And I will give him chocolate.

Your mother has told you not to eat ice-cream.

No problem.

While your father packs the car, you can eat this.

He is not my father.

He is my friend.

Is that so? Your friend is very young.

Where is your father?

He has gone abroad. I never saw him.

All boys trouble me.

They say I don't have a father.

I told my mother to write him a letter. He didn't give any reply.

Strange. What kind of a father do you have?

He didn't give the reply of such an adorable child's letter.

Didn't you ask your mother? Why didn't he give a reply?

My mother says that it's a very big country.

Maybe it got lost.

Where is your home, son? - Rasikpur.

Is your home in Rasikpur?

Not home. My grandpa has a mansion.

His name is Kamal Nain Singh.

What is your father's name, son?

Mr. Atin Singh.

If he comes to your shop to buy a car,

tell him that my friend has bought a car for me.

And send him home.

I see. So you are here.

And I was looking for you outside.

Come. Your car has been packed.

My friend, he is very nice. He gave me chocolate.

He is a chatterbox.

Thank you, Mr. Singh. Thank you very much.

Come.

[Horn blaring]

[Horn blaring]

That's an accident.

An accident.

It's okay. I will straightened the car.

Here is Munna's car.

Munna will sit on the car.

Munna, why did you tell Mr. Nirmal to buy you a car?

I didn't insist.

I just told him once.

Munna is absolutely right.

The motor man gave me the car.

Mother, he is very nice.

He gave me lots of chocolates.

What was the need to spend so much money?

Why do you fulfill all his wishes?

Honestly speaking, I am fulfilling my wishes through Munna.

Yes.

I lost my parents in my childhood.

My aunt raised me.

In my childhood I also wanted such a car.

By fulfilling Munna's wish I have fulfilled my wish.

But you had promised me that

you won't come in the way of our friendship.

Okay. You also fulfill a wish.

Tell me.

Drink tea before it gets cold.

Sudha. - Yes.

Do you see that?

What?

Nothing.

Just pray for me.

For what?

So that what I am thinking comes true.

Mr. Nirmal. Mr. Nirmal.

Master has got a severe asthma attack.

He fell down unconscious on the road.

His wife has called you immediately.

His condition is bad.

Panchu, go to the mansion. I will fetch the doctor.

Okay. Okay.

It means, we will have to take him to the hospital.

No. I won't suggest that.

It's better to let him rest at home.

And take some precaution.

I have prescribed tonics. Give him that.

Rest everything depends on God.

[Kamal] Nirmal.

Yes.

[Sudha] What did the doctor say, son?

He said it's nothing serious. Just weakness.

[Chuckles] I knew.

Sudha troubled you needlessly.

Give him something to eat.

Yes. Come, son.

Nirmal, sit beside me.

No. I will leave. I have to go to the city to buy your medicines.

I am telling you to sit beside me for my own treatment.

You brought a doctor needlessly.

He won't understand my ailment.

I will tell you my real ailment.

My soul is harboring an old pain.

For my ego and my useless children's happiness,

I sacrificed a goddess's life.

You must have understood. Ketki.

Only you can cure my pain.

You need rest.

We will discuss this some other day. - My life is unpredictable.

I might die any time.

Promise me.

You will marry Ketki.

[Thuds]

Hello.

Nothing has happened to me. I am absolutely fine.

I knew you will fall sick.

Where did you go without my permission?

Where did I go? Nowhere.

Look. The doctor has told you not to speak lies.

Oh yes. I had some urgent work with your uncle.

When I told you to take a stroll inside the compound

and not to go outside, why did you go out?

Why didn't you tell me what work you had?

It was not something to be discussed with you, dear.

Fine. Forgive him once on my saying.

Come on. Forgive me.

Look. He is also taking my side.

Grandpa.

Grandpa.

Grandpa. You are also a child.

Mother scolds me and she scolds you too.

[Chuckles] Munna.

This is not scolding. It's her love.

Ailment cannot kill me.

But her excessive love will definitely kill me.

I don't want to die.

Grandpa, are you in pain? - Yes.

Shall I make you a horse?

Yes, son. I was waiting for you.

Come. Come. - No, Munna.

What are you doing? - It's okay, dear.

When Munna sits on my shoulder, I feel strong.

This strength is what keeps me alive.

Sudha is making tea.

Take Nirmal and serve him tea.

Come.

Are you happy now?

You are so shameless, Ajay.

You have come again.

I have come. But this is my last visit.

Slap me on this cheek. So that I can leave.

Or else I will slap myself.

Ketki's marriage has been fixed.

- With whom? - With a black crow.

We have lost her.

It's some station master.

Wretched Nirmal.

Sir, boss has called you.

What?

Boss has called you.

Are you in your senses?

Boss has called you.

Scoundrel Nirmal.

Veena.

Veena.

Where is Narayan?

I gave Narayan a leave. What do you want?

I have a terrible headache. I wanted a cup of tea.

Why do you start getting a headache as soon as you come home?

Veena, I am on my feet from morning to evening.

And today, it was so hectic that I had to skip lunch too.

I understood. So you didn't buy my perfume even today.

Your perfume has got nothing to do with my hectic schedule.

I will get my salary after a week.

I will buy your perfume too.

But just imagine.

I have already taken a lot of advance from my company for your clothes shopping.

[Scoffs]

I should have thought

when millionaires were eager to marry me.

I didn't think at that time. What will I think now?

It's the limit.

When I go to Vikram's party, I will have to plead with some girl

to lend me perfume.

Are you again attending a party?

Your friends' parties have snatched our solace.

Veena. Darling, for my sake please don't attend any party today.

We will spend some quiet time at home.

And you will make tea for me. Okay?

I am not your servant.

My dad provided me arts education.

He didn't teach me cooking.

It's not about being a servant or a master, Veena.

This is our household.

Both of us need to run it together.

I work hard and earn whatever I can.

You try to make both ends meet with that.

Only then we can lead a happy marital life.

You don't know how to use the stove.

Fine.

I will freshen up quickly and start the stove for you.

Veena.

Veena.

Veena.

Hi, friends.

Today's game is hide-and-seek.

I will count till four.

The boys on the floor will release their hands and separate from the girls.

The girls will be blindfolded.

And they will have to find their respective partners.

The girl who finds her partner first

will get a surprise gift.

Okay? Ready.

One, two, three, four.

[Music]

"Life is meaningless without a life partner."

"Choose the love of your heart."

"The paths are lonely."

"It's a difficult journey."

"Heed me lovingly."

"Choose the love of your heart."

[Music]

"Heartbeats are meaningless without any pang."

"Choose the love of your heart."

"Choose the love of your heart."

[Music]

"Open your arms and stop the paths."

"The golden opportunity is close to you."

"Open your arms and stop the paths."

"The golden opportunity is close to you."

"Assess the situation and think well."

"Your choice is your destiny."

Vikram.

You? - Come with me.

"Don't think about the future challenges."

"Choose the love of your heart."

"Choose the love of your heart."

What a pleasant surprise, Mr. Atin.

What secret conversation is going on here?

Come in and enliven the party.

You can enjoy the party and enliven it.

Atin. - I am asking you for the last time.

Are you coming with me or not?

Yes. Why not? Go, Veena.

A woman is weak.

She should listen to men, especially her husband.

Vikram, don't try to interfere between husband and wife.

I am sorry.

Atin, I won't leave the party midway.

What is the matter, Veena?

Nothing. I think he is a bit irritated because he had a lot of workload in office.

I am sorry. I am very sorry. - It's alright.

Let's not spoil the fun of the party. - Correct.

Let's get back. - Correct. Come.

Why did you do that?

Why did you make my mockery in front of my friends?

Why don't you understand, Veena?

It's not your fault.

Vikram and men like him are brutal hunters.

With the power of money they manipulate innocent girls and prey on them.

I want to save you from them, Veena.

Stop insulting my friends.

You know they are my friends before I even got married.

What has changed that you hate them so much?

Changed?

What has changed is that we are a married couple, Veena.

We will have to sacrifice many things from our old life

in order to make our marriage work.

After marriage no husband will want his wife to forsake her duty

and roam around with other guys.

Atin.

You are speaking like an orthodox man.

Friends and husband have their own importance.

Husband is for home. And friend is for the society.

Veena, how do I explain to you?

You have made the wrong choice.

Whether it's right or wrong, if you don't want to support me,

let's get divorced.

Divorce.

Yes. It's not necessary to maintain a bond forcefully.

I see. Very good.

You are saying this to me.

I left my wife, my mother, my father, my home, everything for you.

[Scoffs] You didn't leave all that for me.

You left it for your own happiness.

Because you wanted to marry me.

When you can leave your wife for your happiness,

I can also leave you for my happiness.

I will do whatever makes me happy.

I don't want to win the title of a virtuous wife.

After the divorce I will be free. And you will also be free.

Mrs. Atin, I would like to tell you once again.

Before taking such a serious step, think once again.

Look. For a happy marital life,

forbearance, sacrifice, forgiveness,

all these things are very important.

Mr. Gupta, there is no need to think once again.

Mr. Gupta, tell us a way so that Veena can get a quick divorce.

[Phone rings]

Hello. This is Atin speaking.

Veena.

Tell me, Veena.

I am calling from advocate Gupta's office.

I am making the divorce papers on your behalf.

As you wish.

And listen.

In order to get a quick divorce I am stating the reason that

we didn't consummate our marriage.

Thank you.

[Cork popping]

[Laughs]

[Vikram whistling]

Veena darling.

Veena baby.

Come on.

How much will you make me drink, Vikram?

Today...you are unstoppable.

You are free from a stifling bondage.

No amount of celebration will be enough.

Today we will be in the trance of intoxication.

[Laughs]

[Music starts]

Veena, you don't know.

My greatest desire has come true today.

Come on, baby.

Let's dance. Come on.

I cannot even walk.

Well, gentlemen, I think she needs some sleep.

[Whistles]

Bye. - Bye.

Correct.

Hip hip hooray. - [Balloon popped]

[Door slams]

Veena.

[Door slams]

Good morning, darling.

What did you do?

For how long could I have controlled myself?

Until our marriage.

Marriage? [Chuckles]

You know that marriage is bondage for me.

We belong to the modern society.

We belong to the modern culture.

Our culture is free love. Free love.

With no bondage.

Veena, you are a genius. .

Genius people cannot tolerate marriage.

Can the sun be trapped within a room?

The entire world needs its light.

It doesn't suit a girl like you to be somebody's wife.

Come on, darling. Don't be sentimental.

Come on.

Right from the beginning I was afraid that the marriage won't last.

Listen. Will you answer my question?

Ask me.

If possible, I will answer it.

Look, Atin.

After marriage every woman desires to be a mother.

Because motherhood completes a woman.

When you knew your helplessness,

why did you deceive my daughter?

Why did you make her life hell for so long?

I won't be able to answer your question.

I will answer your question, uncle.

The reason stated in the court for divorce

that Atin and Veena didn't consummate their marriage is a lie.

After marriage your daughter had got pregnant.

What?

But...Veena never told me.

How do you know?

Veena got her abortion done from me.

Abortion.

Yes.

She took undue advantage of my trust and friendship.

She assured me that this is what Atin also wants.

Later, I found out that Atin wanted to be a father.

But Veena didn't want to be a mother.

What are you saying, Vijaya?

'Why don't you understand, Veena?

'It's not your fault.'

'Vikram and men like him are brutal hunters.'

'I want to save you from them, Veena.'

'You know that marriage is bondage for me.'

'It doesn't suit a girl like you to be somebody's wife.'

'Veena, how do I explain to you?'

'You have made the wrong choice.'

'It doesn't suit a girl like you to be somebody's wife.'

'I want to save you from them, Veena.'

'It doesn't suit a girl like you to be somebody's wife.'

'I want to save you from them, Veena.'

'It doesn't suit a girl like you to be somebody's wife.'

'I want to save you from them, Veena.'

Atin sir. Atin sir.

Sir, you? It's terrible, sir. It's terrible.

Veena madam has committed suicide, sir.

She has committed suicide, sir. [Crying]

She has committed suicide, sir.

'Dear, I gave you freedom.'

'But along with freedom,'

'there are some responsibilities and bondages too.'

'I couldn't explain that to you.'

'I am responsible for your death.'

"If our eyes lock, there will be a pang in the heart."

"If our eyes lock, there will be a pang..."

Who is it?

Who is it?

Who are you?

Atin sir, you?

Oh God. You are in a bad condition, sir.

I am fine, Panchu.

I was craving to see you.

Why are you standing here, junior master? Come in.

I will inform mistress. - No, Panchu.

This is a sacred place.

Even the shadow of a sinner like me shouldn't fall on it.

Just do one thing.

Bring Munna outside. - Yes. I will just bring him.

Nobody at home should find out.

Fine, sir.

Fine.

[Rustling]

How dare you come here?

Father, I... - Keep quiet.

Ajay has told me everything.

You were thrown out of that house too.

How did you even dare to come here?

Remember one thing.

You were that goddess's husband. But you made her a widow.

Today I am...

I know, father.

By getting Ketki married to Nirmal,

you are making her a married woman again.

If you know, why have you come here?

Father, I...I want to see my son once.

I see. Your son.

Your son. I see.

After destroying two homes,

you have come to assert your right on your child.

Why do you forget that you wrote on the divorce paper

that you didn't consummate your marriage with Ketki.

So how can Munna be your son?

Tell me.

You are right.

I don't have any right on Munna.

Consider me a stranger

and give these toys to your grandson on my behalf.

Go away from my sight.

You had destroyed our lives.

I am trying to rebuild our lives once again.

If you try to destroy our peace and happiness,

I will kill you.

Munna, let me ride it. Only once.

[Horn honks]

Tell your father to buy you a battery operated car.

He is talking as if his father bought him the car.

The station master bought him the car.

My mother was telling my father.

Will his father send it from the sky? He is dead.

Your father is dead. Everybody's father is dead.

May you rot.

You are cursing everybody. Showing off your battery operated car.

If your father is not dead, why doesn't your mother apply vermilion?

Why doesn't she apply vermilion?

Go and ask your mother. Go. Go.

[Crying]

Mother.

Why don't you apply vermilion, mother?

Tell me. Why don't you apply vermilion, mother?

I had told your father to bring it.

If he brings it, I will apply it.

You are lying.

Munna.

I have found out.

When your father dies, your mother doesn't apply vermilion.

Munna.

You lied to me. My father is dead.

My father is dead. Everybody lies to me.

[Munna crying]

Munna, they are lying.

Look, son.

He is your father.

Look. He is so handsome.

Is he my father?

Yes.

I have seen him, mother.

Where?

He has so many cars.

Is that so?

I will show the photo to everybody.

Grandma, look. Grandpa, look.

Don't you know him?

I have found out. He is my father.

Munna.

I will tell everybody.

Friend.

Friend.

Munna, you are so happy. What is the matter?

Guess who he is.

Him?

He is the motor car guy, Mr. Singh.

Yes. He is my father.

You didn't know. I also didn't know.

Who told you? - My mother.

Your mother.

Yes. Mother had hidden father's photo in Ramayana.

Give me. I will tell all boys that he is my father.

[Brakes squeal]

Munna.

[People shouting]

Mother, remove the bandage.

What problem are you facing, Munna? Say it loudly.

He is saying to remove the bandage from his eyes.

You have hurt your eyes.

That's why I have bandaged it.

How will I see my father?

If you are fine by tomorrow, I will remove it.

Mother, father will come tomorrow, won't he?

Doctor, I hope Munna's eyes are not seriously damaged.

Not at all.

He has suffered minor injuries on the eyelids.

That's why I have bandaged it.

So that the medicine can yield its effect overnight.

You can remove the bandage after he goes to sleep.

It's important for him to sleep.

I have injected him sedatives.

But he is very restless.

By the way...where is his father?

Doctor...his father...

He is dead, doctor.

I am sorry.

Okay. I will leave. I will come tomorrow.

Come. I will see you to the door.

Mr. Kamal, don't worry if I am late.

I need to do an urgent work.

Listen. Does Mr. Atin stay here? - Yes.

But he left for the station just now. - Station?

Yes. He is leaving by the 5 o'clock train.

Mr. Atin.

Mr. Nirmal, you and here?

But where are you going?

Actually...

You can say I am leaving the city.

But before that you will have to come to Rasikpur with me.

Why?

Is everything fine?

I found you. So now, things will be fine.

Munna has met with an accident.

What?

He is taking only your name in his unconscious condition.

The doctor has said that it's important for Munna to meet you.

'If you try to destroy our peace and happiness,'

'I will kill you.'

Look. Wherever you want to go, you can go later.

For now, come with me. Please.

Come.

Listen. What did the doctor say?

I had told you.

I don't want any belonging of that wretched fellow in this house.

Look, Sudha. His photo has created a new problem.

This is not the time to get angry.

Just pray to God for Munna.

Mother. - Yes, Munna.

Didn't father receive my letter?

He received it, son.

Now go to sleep. The doctor has told you to sleep.

[Ketki humming]

[Footsteps]

Mother, who has come?

It's me, Munna.

Me? Who? Doctor?

No.

So who are you?

Mother, do you know him?

Mother, who is he?

Munna.

Do you remember?

You had come to the city.

To the motor car shop.

I gave you the car.

Really? Motor shop...

Mother, he is my father.

Father, why did you go away? Why did you go away?

[Munna crying]

You won't go abroad, will you?

You won't go, will you?

I won't, son. I won't.

You won't go, will you?

I won't. Now sleep.

[Birds chirping]

What will I tell Munna when he wakes up?

I did penance in this house for so long in the hope of this moment.

That someday you will come back.

When that moment has arrived today,

will you go back?

Ketki...

your peace and joy lie in the decision

that father has taken for you.

Ketki doesn't know about Mr. Kamal's decision.

Nor did I ever feel that way for her.

This is the only answer of Ketki's question.

"The bleak past is gone."

"Joyous days are here."

Father.

"The bleak past is gone."

"Everything seems new."

"My bangles are calling you."

"My dream came true today."

"My bangles are calling you."