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Here's your tea.

Baba, how was your day?

Great!

It was like a building a temple.

I am sad the construction is over,

but glad that a temple has been built.

Grief is inevitable hence there is bliss.

Here.

No tea for me. Get me some sherbet.

It is too hot.

OK.

When the long loony shadows of evil engulf the earth,

where would you find the ravines of darkness

to hide your gloomy lying face.

You fraud with a thousand faces,

it is only apt that

You mask your ugly deceitful face with a smile.

Caesar or Brutus?

Sorry?

Did you play Caesar or Brutus? - Why do you keep coming here?

Go away!

May I have some tea?

What? - Tea... Tea!

Don't yell. I am not deaf.

Blindness is an unsolicited blessing...

It is the curse of deafness that clings on.

(lullaby)

(lullaby)

(lullaby)

Why are you following me?

I like meeting you.

Your words fill me to the brim.

You told me your name the other day but I have forgotten.

Are you testing me?

No, I truly can't remember.

You are lying to me, aren't you?

Lies and truth; no one really knows.

I am Keshav Munmadikar. We are originally from Baroda.

We used to run the theatre canteen.

We shifted to Sangli,

then Nagpur.

I've been in this profession for 40 years.

That is where I met these stalwarts.

Is that enough?

Now leave and don't come back.

And don't ever meet me.

I am sorry, Please...

Slap me if you wish, but I want to see you again.

I won't trouble you, but meet me.

People are staring at us. Get up.

Promise me that you will see me tomorrow.

Yes I shall see you tomorrow

Get up.

You won't stop bothering me.

I will have to leave this town.

I shall find you.

What is your name?

Siddhartha.

The enlightened one!

So what do you do?

I am an MTech.

I used to live in USA.

I worked there for 7- 8 years.

But theatre is my true calling.

O God,

why do you make some of us so crazy?

I must leave.

I can drop you home.

Where do you live?

I shall let you know when I find out.

Ammi... give me the money.

You drunkard, why are you bothering her?

Hey... why are you hitting him?

Why does he bother Rukhsana? - She is my mother!

Do you bother?

Calm down.

I am in pain. I need to see a doctor.

Just a little cash for medicine.

Go.

Baba, why do you do that?

It's okay.

You are late. Everyone was worried for you.

A crazy fellow keeps pestering me.

Some day you will wander of muttering to yourself

and get lost in the streets of Mumbai.

What do I have to lose?

Go get 2 glasses.

You seem to be making quite a buck!

Hey Rukhsana! Give me 2 glasses.

Over there.

Hey, old man! Are you getting any younger?

Finish your drinks soon.

Dinner is nearly ready.

And you don't eat when it gets cold.

Rukhsana, he who wastes your food

is condemned to hell.

You're such a shrewd old man!

I relish my being more then the bee

I relish my being more than the bee that relishes nectar.

My body and soul are enlightened by the warmth of this existence.

Get it?

WOW!

You Almighty fill me with wisdom and understanding

and engulf my being with purity.

Hope this is pure too!

Baba!

Wake up Baba

Have this.

I am not hungry.

But I bought this for you and you say not hungry.

I don't want.

The how do I give you medicine?

Get up and eat.

Come on get up.

You know, Raja will yell at me

Got it?

He works so hard,

asks you to rest, but you don't.

Why do you keep going to the tea stall?

How much does he pay you?

You work so hard, how much does he pay you?

Tell me.

But you won't heed.

You squander all your earnings on alcohol.

You have aged but where is your wisdom?

Your wound hasn't healed yet.

I said go to a doctor, but you won't listen.

But you won't forget your alcohol.

Hey!

Why are you crying?

What did I say to you?

Why are you crying?

Is it so spicy?

Say something.

I'll get you some water

What did I say?

I did what Raja told me to.

If I nag him for his own good he starts crying!

You must eat before taking medicine.

Where did he go?

Banu have you seen Baba?

Baba has flown off.

Shut up!

Salim come here.

Hurry up! - Yes.

Go quickly and get Raja.

Baba!

Hey, step out.

Where is Baba? I'm not lying, he lives here.

Rukhsana, where is Baba?

I don't know.

What do you mean?

I gave him some food,

asked him to eat, you've to take pills.

It was spicy so I went to fetch some water.

By the time I came back he was gone.

I swear he was right here.

Do you think we are fools?

Sir, what is this nonsense?

Get lost!

Where are you hiding him?

I warn you...

Sir why are you beating up this poor fellow?

He takes care of Baba.

You are so ungrateful.

Look. He was eating just before he went away.

See for yourself. Come see.

Now why are you crying?

Hey, you divine forces!

Give me the tenacity of rocks.

Bless with me with patience.

No you ungrateful wretches, I won't cry.

My heart will shatter to pieces before I shed a tear,

but King Lear won't show his grief.

Namaste.

We have known each other for the past 40 years.

But we have never had such a conversation.

I am not sure how to address you.

Unlike Narayanrao I will not address you

as 'generous patrons' or 'benefactors.'

That suited his 'sweet' image.

Actors like us are

like crude rocks.

Such a sugar-coated language doesn't suit our personality.

To tell you the truth, I don't like being so humble.

You have loved me, but did you do me a favour?

No!

For the past 40 year,

every single night, with all my heart,

I have earned your love.

I have been blessed by so many stalwarts.

Annasaheb, Tatyasaheb, Bhau, Doctor...

“Ganpat... get me some tea!“

They would call out.

Serving tea to these demons was my very first role.

I have greedily watched their plays from the wings.

You may think I am exaggerating;

but I truly believe that this stage is part of my destiny.

This stage makes me feel

as secure as my mother's womb,

it comforts me.

I confess it is extremely difficult to

resist he temptation of a wonderful audience like you.

Unfortunately I have to stop at some point.

And one must recognize that moment, and I chose this one.

This journey was eventful but my family was neglected.

My wife is present here,

I call her Sarkar.

My son, daughter, daughter in law are here

And so is Rambhau who led me by the hand into this ring;

and his wife Kumud is here.

Now I want to spend time with all of them.

They have compromised a lot for me throughout their lives.

Now I want to spend the rest of my life with them.

Friends!

You have given me a lot of love.

Loads of it.

I was a nobody,

just an ordinary actor, who merely scavenged upon

the vast wealth of words created by the writers.

You who have made this ordinary actor a 'Natasamrat?

How do I repay this debt?

It hardly suits my personality but please accept my gratitude.

Thank you everyone.

Are your knees hurting?

Hurting?

They are singing.

We need to shift base to the ground floor.

Get this over with.

Good.

Please come in.

I don't like these rituals.

Who would wish ill for me now?

Who wouldn't?

People had turned up in thousands today.

And you put up such a ham show!

Ram, you really think I was hamming?

Of course, and why just today

you have been hamming from the day you stepped on stage.

You are a half-baked actor.

Kumud.

He is like a suspicious dog

who thinks everyone is a thief.

Both of you are simply impossible!

Look at your age!

Tell that to your pig of a husband.

Slaughter him and you could feed an entire village.

When you die,

I shall sing your praises in the newspapers.

But I won't attend your funeral.

I would collapse carrying you fatso!

Don't you come for my funeral

because I won't be going to yours.

Deal? - Deal!

Look at you behaving like children.

Let us go to the kitchen.

Neha, come with us.

And what about me? - No...

you will keep tasting the food and polish it all off.

Don't think you are too smart.

An actor always comes up with new ideas.

But a modest actor does the right thing at the right time.

And you are not modest at all.

Got it?

You are not an exceptional actor.

So true.

But you ruled over us.

Ruled our hearts.

Ram, you moron!

It's to hear these praises from you that I retired!

I am honoured!

You too should slow down now.

I don't need your useless advice.

I have a long way to go.

Till I reach a point where I am fully content.

Damn you!

I'm more handsome than you.

Yes, of course!

I am a better actor than you and you know that. - Agreed.

But you marched on leaving us behind

and they crowned you Natasamrat.

You earned fame and fortune.

I am happy for you. - I can see that!

But keep your foolish advice to yourself.

I want to be greater than you.

Amen... you jealous wretch.

An actor is answerable to the audience.

But I wasn't accountable only to them.

Standing on the stage

I could see many faces sitting in the 15-16th rows.

Shakespeare, Tatyasaheb,

Deval, Gadkari!

They held a pack of chips in one hand

and a single chip in another.

The mere sight of it had me raging.

All I wanted to do was something so extraordinary

that they should forget to eat the chip.

That is it.

It has been a journey of 40 years as an actor

but the real journey was of that chip

from the pack to the mouth.

Recently I used to be scared,

Tatyasaheb would finish off the entire pack.

These thoughts were a sign that I should stop.

Yes you must stop now.

Come on every one is waiting to have lunch.

That is exactly what I said to this idiot.

What's wrong? There should be time for everything.

Go ahead set the table.

Let's go.

Finish your drink. Go ahead.

What is it mother? - Nothing.

Mother, please call father, lam famished.

Please call him.

My little sparrow stop chirping, I am here.

I have an announcement to make before lunch.

Now what's it?

Where is Sarkar? Here she is

Ladies and gentlemen...

Don't ham, sit down.

Sit. - I should sit? OK.

I won't be staying at home anymore.

Not at all.

Why?

Henceforth l will be staying in my son's, Makrands's house.

My house?

Let me explain.

Let me explain.

As of today, I've willed this house to you.

What!

Was it necessary?

Yes. How could I live in your house after I am dead?

Father, don't say that.

Sorry, dear.

There is no greater joy than seeing my son and daughter-in-law

live as they wish in their own house.

Let me help you. - It's not a real elephant!

Neha, come here.

Come here.

Hurry UP-

This is a copy of the agreement.

But why so suddenly...

Once you decide, you must just do it.

Don't be astonished.

Dear.

Listen, dear.

Take this. Come on.

What is this?

Sit.

Your father earned a lot but he spent with both hands.

Thanks to your mother we have managed to save some of it.

Some savings, fixed deposits, shares,

it's a decent amount.

I don't want this. - Why?

How could you give it all away.

What about you? Won't you need anything?

You are there for me.

I want to retire completely. What do you think Ram?

Very good.

But you rushed it. - You think so?

Yes you rushed it. - OK, I got it.

This is for us. But what about mother?

She has me. Completely.

So the poor woman still has to suffer.

What are you saying? Please mind your language

and learn something from him.

Learning is useless.

As it is, I don't have any property.

And even if l did, I don't have any children to will it to.

What are you saying?

Idiot!

Don't start crying now.

Shut up you Pig-

Don't listen to this rascal.

How irresponsible!

So insensitive!

Shouldn't you have some discretion?

Everyone was tired.

Kumud was waiting to have lunch.

No one is getting any younger...

Medicines have to be taken after meals.

I was wrong.

Forgive me. I am sorry.

Enough of your ticket less show.

Just go to bed.

Alright.

Sarkar, today...

children were shocked by my decision, isn't it?

They were baffled.

I don't think Ram quite liked my surprise.

I too was a little apprehensive about giving everything away.

Well, what is the point in planning everything?

Surprises are supposed to...

startle you!

Oh dear!

What is this?

Take a look.

Who is it for?

Who else? It's for you.

Is it real?

As real as you!

This must be so expensive!

Sarkar don't say a word.

All thanks to you

this gypsy was valued by everyone.

You spent your life nurturing the child in me.

This is all I can afford,

otherwise I would have showered diamonds on you.

It's beautiful!

It's like a string of stars. - Wear it.

Put it on.

I'm watching.

Lovely.

Now the necklace looks beautiful.

Just a minute.

Take a look, just like Desdemona.

Everyone will be staring at you in Vidya's wedding

What do you mean?

Yes they called me.

He said, “You decide everything.

We don't expect anything from you.“ I said but we do!

Don't act smart!

Why didn't you tell me?

Tell you what?

That fellow will snatch our little sparrow from us.

Should I be happy about it?

I realized it the day he came home to see Vidya.

I noticed the way he was staring at her.

I knew that rascal was bowled over.

Mind your language.

He is going to our son-in-law.

He is seven years older than her.

You are ten years older than I.

That was alright then.

He is an engineer...

has a good job.

And we actors,

bloody beggars.

Go to bed.

You...

Did you believe I would stop following you?

Are you the Satan reincarnate?

Why are you pestering me?

Let me die in peace. Go away.

Just go away.

Leave alone.

Didn't I tell you,

you are lying to me.

Ganpatrao!

Siddhartha...

you knew the origin of my grief, didn't you?

The end is near but lam tied in earthly bonds.

Your life is trapped in it.

Set it free.

Suppressed grief is a double edged sword.

Reliving your memories makes it blunt.

Sarkar...

Sarkar!

Father!

Bless you.

Mother! - Accept my respects.

Take care of our little sparrow.

Yes.

Love her like we do and she will make you very happy.

And one more thing.

If you make her cry,

remember, I've played many a villain on stage.

Yes.

Let them go.

Fine.

Let's go.

Namaste.

Ram...

Expectation is the root of all heartaches.

I'll slap you!

Sit down and relax.

The little sparrow has flown away.

Your son-in-law is good.

He'll take care of her.

And she hasn't gone abroad.

When a daughter marries and steps out of the house,

she goes far away.

One can see her but she is no longer yours.

You won't understand

Yes I won't!

You are right.

Only you know how it feels.

You have a daughter

and also a son as a bonus!

You rascal,

how can you grieve about your stolen shoes

in front of a man without legs.

Can't you act as if everything is normal at least in front of me?

According to you lam a third grade actor.

Yes that is true.

Listen.

By the way, let's have a drink.

In the middle of the day!

Hello! - Father, Makarand here.

I have a baby girl!

No, I have a granddaughter. I'm coming.

Oh, wonderful!

How are you?

She looks just like me.

Look at her!

My little sparrow is back.

Come on, click a photo.

Go ahead.

Please stop it. The flash is bad for the baby.

Not at all, she is an actor's granddaughter.

She must get used to the flash. You go ahead.

Here you go.

What should we call you?

Stop crying-

There is my fairy. Say bye to your mother.

No, grandpa. I'm a sack of potatoes.

Potatoes for sale!

Onions for sale!

Come on. Grandpa. Tell me.

'A' for? - Apple

'B' for? - Ball.

.C- for?

Banana.

Wrong! Hold out your hand!

Oh dear!

Sorry.

My darling.

Hey. my sparrow!

Yes?

Grandpa!

Hello, who is it?

Is your Grandpa there?

Grandpa? - Yes darling.

Grandpa... it's for you.

Hello!

Ram.

Brain haemorrhage due to extremely high blood pressure.

She is in a coma.

She will be alright.

What does the doctor say?

Doctors say, let's hope for a miracle.

Have you eaten?

I am fine.

I'll stay here.

You go.

Come.

This is your second bottle.

Should I get you some more? - No.

Ganpat.

She has never been in a hospital before.

Initially thanks to my mother's taunts,

she did see a few doctors.

But finally,

mother found out it is me who is sterile not her.

That silenced... everyone.

What if she were sterile?

Constant tours...

perpetual hardship.

She is at my mother's mercy with all the responsibilities,

I roamed carefree.

She would have faced everything bravely

but then her husband should have been loyal.

Yet she faced everything bravely thinking her husband was loyal!

But I was a dirty cheat.

I wanted to sit her down,

confess everything and ask for her forgiveness.

But look at her now, she landed up in hospital.

Ram you have turned wise at the end your life.

If one had to sit and count,

we have had more affairs than awards.

We are nothing but rascals.

Hell awaits us.

Ganpat.

Tell the doctor

to save her. Save her at any cost.

I shall take care of her no matter what her state.

I can't live without her.

I am not used to life without her.

What should I do?

Please save her.

I'll take care of her.

Why do they select this monkey?

Sweetheart, you are home!

What is wrong?

Won't you talk to me?

Are you angry?

What is wrong darling?

Sagar abuses me every day.

Complain to the teacher. - I did.

She scolded him. But he hasn't stopped.

And all the children laughed at me.

Then you should do the same.

But I don't know any abuses.

I'll teach you. I know a lot of them.

Your Grandpa is here for you.

Your tuition begins today.

Tell me. Which poem do you know?

Twinkle Twinkle little star.

How I wonder what you are.

Twinkle Twinkle little star.

How I wonder what you are.

Next. - Up above the world so high.

Like a diamond in the sky.

Up above the world so high,

Sagar is a pig. Chicken-shit fry.

Sagar is a donkey, tell me why.

Sagar is a monkey, stupid boy.

What did you say?

Sagar is not completely innocent.

We have had complaints about his behaviour.

I can understand she saying something in return.

But gathering all the students and teaching them abuses,

that's not a good sign.

The atmosphere of the school gets polluted.

I am sorry, sir. I'll talk to her.

She has had it from me.

Twinkle Twinkle little star.

How I wonder what you are.

Up above the world so high

Sagar is a pig. Chicken- shit fry.

Sagar is a donkey, tell me why... - Hey!

Neha, what is this?

A poem. - This?

Yes.

What?

Don't be mad at me.

Ask your father.

He has taught her.

What?

Father taught her?

Yes. Should I sing it again?

Twinkle Twinkle little...

No breakfast. No Tea.

Why?

What is the matter?

Come on, tell me.

What is it?

Father, did you teach Megha how to abuse?

Abuse? Oh, yes!

Idiot, fool... these aren't abuses.

My mother too used to abuse me.

But that is not allowed in her school.

My teacher used to say...

“Ganpya, you scoundrel, why don't you study?“

It's an expression.

Two words relay the exact emotion that ten words can't.

What do you think, you ***?

Father, Megha is just a child.

It doesn't suit her.

OK! So I must learn from you.

Schools have their own rules. This is not permissible.

LS it?

Well, I thought

an abuse for an abuse will make sure they don't fight physically.

They are children, they'll forget about it, isn't it?

Am I right?

Father, do you owe the wine shop any money?

Oh, yes. I had forgotten my wallet at home.

And you borrowed money from the watchman too?

He asked for it in front of everyone.

Are you interrogating me?

There was a poor hungry fellow on the street...

I asked the watchman to give him money, I'll return it.

What's wrong in it?

No, nothing. I've returned the money.

Is there anything to discuss now?

No, grandpa. - Exactly.

You lazy bum, get me some tea.

Sounds nice doesn't it, lazy bum'.

Or imagine me saying, “Sarkar, may I have some tea.“

As if I were begging.

You witch that wasn't for you.

I spoke what's on your mind, you liked it?

You are impossible!

By the way, Rahul tells us... you have many stories of Anna.

Anna was so whimsical.

Menakabai had a funny habit.

Each time she met a man she used to say...

“I dreamt of you last night.“

Men used to be tickled at the thought.

Once she met Anna.

“Anna, I dreamt of you last night!“ She said.

Anna asked, “What was I doing?“

“Oh dear... Nothing.“

Anna said, “Then it wasn't me!“

Sir!

Sir, your boss is here.

Go get father. - Yes.

Hi, Rahul! - Welcome.

Congratulations, young man!

Thank you. - Well done!

Thank you so much! It's all thanks to you.

Rahul is calling you.

His boss is here.

Such a funny man!

Come, let's go. I'll wait.

I will be back.

Yes, Rahul, what is it?

Father.

This is my boss Mr. Dikshit.

Namaste.

And he is my father-in-law,

Ganpatrao Belvalkar!

Who doesn't know him.

Audience like you have given me this identity.

In future time will make sure lam forgotten.

Father...

Father, he wants to speak to you.

Come sit. - Yes please.

Come take a seat,

Yes?

Ganpatrao!

Actually my son wants to meet you.

IS it? Why is that?

Sir... Yes, thank you.

Please. - Thank you.

He is doing a post-graduation course in London.

OK. - And he is specializing in theatre.

Nice.

The new generation is exploring other paths. - Yes.

Cheers.

And currently they're staging 'A Street-car Named Desire.'

Tennessee Williams.

No...

'A Street-car Named Desire.'

Tennessee Williams is the writer of that play.

Oh!

1947, directed by Elia Kazan, Marlon Brando played Kowalski.

Yes, of course.

It's an amazing play.

The sexual overtones of this writer are baffling.

Well... When it comes to sex theatre here is so

So will he be working there or is he going to come back?

He wants to come back home.

Then ask him to come back soon.

This profession is like walking on fire.

It has the power to ruin you.

We have gone through very tough times.

I would love to meet him.

I always look forward to meet another mad man like me!

Father. - Yes, darling?

You come stay with us for a few days.

Mr. Dikshit is an avid reader.

You can share your experiences and we'll enjoy your discussions.

No, my dear.

One shouldn't stay with their son-in-law.

LS it?

Then I'll come stay with you.

You'll leave him and come back home?

She loves me so much.

Generally there are 3 reasons for a divorce.

Domestic fights,

an adulterous husband

or impotency.

Choose one that suits you the most.

What are you saying?

Your humour has no limit.

We are used to it.

Such a conversation is quite normal in our house.

Neha's sense of humour has become better because of me.

Rahul, sorry.

Don't be sorry.

It's his wit.

It's his sense of humour.

He is mad.

And l just love his madness.

Cheers.

Namaste.

Father, meet my friends.

What is the matter? - Nothing at all.

Why is she like this? - Meaning?

Why is she in her night dress?

Father, this is in fashion.

Oh, is it? I had no clue.

Well, this is our fashion. Have some bhaji.

Don't look at the oil. Taste it.

Have some.

You too.

Maintain this taste in the way you dress.

Darling, come on. We have to rehearse your dance.

And the next student to perform a dance is...

Megha Belvalkar!

Madam, very nice!

Neha!

I'll be right back.

Neha, listen to me.

Sit here.

What is going on?

Don't say a word, Makarand.

Don't over react, Neha.

Am I?

Am I over reacting?

It was so embarrassing!

Do you think lam responsible for this?

I didn't say that... Don't touch me!

OK. It is not a big deal.

All the parents had nothing but disgust in their eyes.

Forget about them, didn't you notice?

It was so cheap and tacky.

Neha, why are you so angry?

Passion, emotion, anger are the basic traits of human beings.

An actor only displays them.

If a decent man plays a hideous villain,

does that make him a bad person?

She is just a child.

You should have thought before teaching her that dance.

It was a performance by an innocent child

and everyone enjoyed it.

She even won an award for it.

I am her mother I know what is good for her.

And are we her enemies?

Father, I need to talk to you.

Yes. Please do.

Neha!

Makarand either you talk or let me.

But is this the time... - No let her speak.

Go ahead.

Father, should you express your opinion in every matter?

It's our life can't we take our own decisions?

Speaking loudly in the house,

teaching her abuses, borrowing money.

Insulting my friends because of their clothes.

And a slight mistake in my cooking invites taunts.

We are scared to invite anyone home.

Who knows what you will say to them?

Your snide remarks are too much to handle.

Please father,

stay away from Megha.

Neha!

What are you saying?

Mother, I am forced to say this.

Megha, you will be sleeping in my bedroom.

Grandpa.

She is just a child.

That is why I am worried for her.

Come on, Megha.

No. Grandpa tells me stories.

I will tell you stories.

You don't know any.

I'll slap you.

Slap me. I won't sleep with you.

What is going on?

Enough!

Go, my dear.

Go to your mother.

Neha, punish us not the little one.

I am wrong, forgive me.

Go, darling.

Your life is beautiful let it stay like that

Come.

Father...

Some cupid kills with arrows,

some with traps.

Sound needs companionship.

A lamp yearns for a wick.

All that an old man needs is just a helping hand.

A crow says he wants wings.

A sparrow says she wants a nest.

All this grandfather needs is a peck on the cheeks.

All this grandfather needs is a peck on the cheeks.

How much for the okra? - Two rupees a kilo.

Should we buy some for tomorrow?

Should we buy some?

OK

What is it? - Nothing.

Sarkar...

what's the matter?

Nothing.

Are you angry?

You haven't retired from theatre...

you brought it home.

If you are acting like this because of what happened yesterday...

I have apologized to Neha.

I am angry because you apologized.

You showed Neha your sore spot.

Be careful when you give away what belongs to you

You have given away everything you had!

And one more thing.

What?

I do not like to see you apologize to anyone.

Come on.

That's called a better half. Come on.

Grandpa narrating a fairy tale...

The giant had stored his life in the parrot.

No matter how much he tried, the giant would never die.

So...

the prince would always lose against the giant.

Father...

What happened yesterday shouldn't have happened.

I... apologize for what I said.

And then

he went to the forest and...

Come, my son.

She has signalled, you may come out now.

Father, I was wondering... - Sit here in front of me.

Come here. She shouldn't come between us.

Go on.

Nothing important

I was wondering... the tension in our house is growing.

Be specific. Clear... talk like a man.

Father, we were thinking of moving out.

What is wrong with you, Makarand?

You want to break up our family over such a trifle matter?

No, mother but

Father, we haven't taken this decision because we are angry at you.

But the way we argued yesterday was quite unpleasant.

Just like you, we are not happy about it either.

Is that so?

We can't deny that a rift has come up between us.

What is the point in living together out of compulsion?

It's our house, our family, there is no compulsion.

Mother, you have a certain way of life.

I won't say it is wrong.

But we do not agree on certain things.

None of us should live in distress.

Such little fights are common in every family.

Sarkar!

They are not here for our permission

Their decision has been made.

Makarand...

lam glad about one thing though.

For the first time in all these years

you have spoken your mind without hesitation.

Good! Congratulations.

So where will you live?

We are thinking of renting a place near my mother's house.

What about her school?

She can take the rickshaw.

It will be so stressful for her!

There is no other option.

OK, alright.

Hmm...

In that case we shall start packing our stuff today.

You don't have to leave. We shall move out.

As it is this house is not mine anymore.

Of course it is yours, where will you go?

Anywhere, it's a big world.

Father, why don't you stay in our house in the village for a few days?

Once I get my own house you can come back.

Makarand...

the whole world is a stage.

A stage where every man. must play a part.

And unfortunately my son,

mine is a sad one.

It's alright

go on.

We haven't finished our story, darling.

Sarkar...

Sore spot!

Chanting shlokas

Chanting shlokas

Let's go.

Dear, give me my umbrella.

Give it.

My good girl.

Take care. - Yes, mother.

Father, let us know when you get there.

Yes I will, you will be so worried!

Sarkar, get in.

Let's go.

Grandpa! - Megha!

Megha stop.

Grandpa, wait.

Grandpa don't go.

Grandpa don't go.

My child.

You're a good girl, aren't you?

Go, I will come back to see you. - No.

I promise.

Now listen to me.

L will come back, I promise.

Go. - Megha, come here.

No I won't come. - Go little one.

Come here.

Sarkar.

You are running a temperature.

I am absolutely fine.

Grandpa!

Hey. my naughty girl!

There you are my little angel.

Baba!

I am so happy-

Neha, let us play for a while.

My dear, come. Come let's play. Come, my child.

Baba - Megha!

What is the matter?

Megha here...

Whom are you talking to?

I've played so many parts on stage...

but this role of a grandfather leaves me helpless.

A star lit sky during the day.

How can one resist the temptation?

My little sparrow...

Don't be furious. Calm down.

I won't!

She may say anything. But what about Makarand?

Why didn't he put some sense in her?

Why did you stay there till things got so bad?

You should have left the very same night.

Don't stretch the matter,

he'll let us know once he buys his own house,

then we'll decide.

You really believe he is telling the truth?

I bet he won't buy his own house.

Neha wanted to throw you out of the house.

Don't draw such conclusions.

We too lost our temper.

Once everyone calms down we'll find a way out.

Don't bother finding a way out.

You are going to stay with me forever.

This is your house.

But remember one thing... - What?

I won't let Neha get away so easily.

She is quite like me, isn't she?

She is one step ahead of you! - All the best!

Come, Vithoba!

Here's your tea.

Five cups?

The fifth one is mine. - Yes of course!

Give him first.

We'll need a bigger lamp for this one.

Give it to me.

What is this? - I'll have to do it all over again.

What's going on, mother?

You're back? - Yes.

Do you think you are strong and fit?

Why are you working?

You aren't well, why don't you relax?

I get bored sitting idle.

I'll be fit and fine in this fresh air, very soon!

Vithoba!

Yes!

Hello!

Yes.

Baba, it's for you.

Now who's this calling you?

They are all old now...

"Now who's this calling you?"

Hello?

Sarkar.

Kumud is no more.

Mother...

Mother!

I should go.

Ram, enough!

What are you doing? - Give it to me.

Give it to me.

That dead body needs kerosene to burn

and this dead body need this fuel.

Good bye.

Let's go home.

What will I do at home?

There is no one waiting for me.

The clock keeps ticking away loudly.

Everyone has left.

The skull hasn't shattered.

Ganpat.

I haven't been able to do anything for her.

I must do this today.

I'll wait.

For the past three months

I have seen her dying everyday.

One drop at a time.

The doctors asked me should I take off her life support?

But I refused.

I am selfish.

More than losing her, being alone terrified me.

I am waiting here now.

Who will wait for my skull to shatter?

Will you?

Let us go home.

I am not able to sleep.

I keep staring at the ceiling for hours

I asked the doctor to prescribe me sleeping pills.

He said, “There's nothing wrong with you“.

The rascal refused to prescribe the pills.

What more should go 'wrong' with me?

I have spoken to the engineer.

He'll come.

You look into the job personally.

Got it? - Yes, sir.

I am going home. Tomorrow 11 o'clock.

Father! You are late today.

Yes I'm late.

Let us go home.

No. You go ahead. I'll take a stroll.

Remember we have a party at home.

Of course, this is the day, you abducted our daughter.

It is on government record!

You go ahead.

Be careful!

Can I play with you?

Yes, please join us.

Here.

Give it to me.

May I? ' Yes!

Hit it hard that way.

Be ready!

Hey! There it goes.

These rats and their silly game!

What a nuisance!

Give it back!

I threw it in the fire, get lost!

Grandpa...!

He won't give it back.

Go ahead, call some loser to help you, I am not scared.

Why are you harassing the children?

They are useless brats, don't encourage them.

Go away, Go-

You make liquor and we are useless?

Your father just bought 2 bottles from me.

Run back home before he beats up your mother!

You make liquor here!

Of course I do.

The man in charge is a friend of mine.

What is his name?

Mr. Barve!

If I tell him they won't let you step on this land.

Go... go home.

I am sorry... - Just go.

Don't tell Mr. Barve, his father-in-law was here.

I wont tell him, go.

Let us go.

He is Mr. Barve's partner.

Hey!

Oh god...

You are his father-in-law!

Why didn't you tell me?

What do you make here?

Nothing much, it's just water and a...

Come on tell me what kind of liquor?

Jamun! (Blackberry)

One last peg! - No, enough.

One last peg...

It is my daughter's anniversary.

Oh! ls it very serious?

Take her to a good doctor.

Anniversary as in she was married on this day.

I didn't know that.

I must leave now I need to go home and take a shower.

Here!

Take dip in the dam right here.

Right here!

But I can't swim. - Neither can I.

Tell me...

when the fish first fell into the water

did he know how to swim?

Stand up.

Stand up.

I will push you first, then you push me.

Hands up.

Hand up. One, two... three!

Hi! - Hi Rahul!

Thank you! Congratulations!

Thank you! - Congrats.

Please enjoy. - Yeah, sure!

Father!

Everything all right? - Just fine!

Ask Vithoba to get what you want. - Yes.

We are right here. - Thank you.

Welcome, sir. - Vithoba!

Madam?

She is unwell.

Where is Rahul? - Over there.

Hi, Rahul. Hey, Makarand!

Many congratulations! - Thank you.

Congrats... - Thank you.

Neha didn't come with you?

She is unwell.

Which hospital is she in? - Vidya!

We're fortunate she let you come.

Vidya!

How are you? - Fine

And Megha? - Fine.

Isn't she unwell?

Vidya! - Just asking, Rahul!

You come with me. I'll introduce to my friends.

Hey, Young man!

Excuse me.

Hello, Rahul!

Hello! - Congratulations!

Thank you sir. - Happy anniversary!

Thank you so much. - Looking great!

Meet my son, Rishabh.

Hi, Rishabh. - He is just back from London.

I am very keen to see your father-in-law

This is Nishant... - Hello.

Rahul's assistant, he has just joined.

And this is his wife... - Madam.

Everyone is waiting. Should we cut the cake?

Mother?

I flew to Geneva. - ls it?

Hello Sir!

Hello. - Hi.

Hi. - Hi, I am Rishabh.

Hi, nice to meet you. - Same here.

Rishabh!

She is his wife.

Oh! Namaste.

My son.

Shall we cut the cake?

Let us wait for father, he'll be here any minute.

Everyone is waiting.

Let him take his own time. - OK.

WOW!

Congratulations

Yes... I knew it,

you will cut the cake without me.

Good very nice.

Happy anniversary!

No father, some guests wanted to leave so...

lam just kidding, it's OK. - Come.

Hello everyone.

Seven years ago, this swindler stole our daughter.

He is a trickster

but he is a good man, may you live a long life!

My baby...

Oh! Dikshit!

Welcome!

Namaste!

Let me introduce you to... - Let me guess.

Your son! Lives in London,

theatre...!

Nice meeting you. - Nice meeting you, sir.

What are you drinking? - I am having whiskey.

Oh, its rubbish, throw it away.

This is the real stuff.

What is this, sir?

Jamun!

What is Jamun?

Wine of jamun!

It is fantastic. - Isn't it?

Everyone throw away your drinks, don't drink that you fool.

Why do you drink this foreign whiskey?

Try this local brew!

May I have one more?

More!

Wow! Bottoms up!

That's great!

You are a true connoisseur!

We simply drink watching fancy labels.

Mr. Dikshit, have some...

I have already had enough

Of course not not till I say so.

Come here. - Coming.

Well Sarkar's command! I must go... Enjoy!

Why do you get carried away?

You drunkards are all the same...

Drunkards!

Oh, no! This is not fair.

Drunkard...

My wife says I am a drunkard.

Don't worry I am ok, baby.

Listen to this.

To drink or not to drink...

That is the question.

Whether to drink or not, is a complex question.

In the grind of daily life man discovered a miraculous potion!

Colour, form, flavour, scent and resonance.

It stimulates all the 5 senses.

Life that lies hidden in the body is sent into a euphoric state.

Do you know what is euphoric?

It is a state of mind.

It is very difficult to explain.

It's intangible.

Restless, Edgy.

But a drink soothes your disturbed mind.

Father. - Yes, baby.

Our Anna...

he was as fond of reading as he was of women.

He was a voracious reader.

He once read somewhere that liquor is bad for health.

The very next day...

Anna quit reading.

That is the beauty of alcohol!

Somras, Madira, Vaaruni, Sura, Shambhavi...

such beautiful names it has.

It works it's magic on you like witchcraft!

WOW!

With every swig a heavy body turns lighter than a feather.

It cleanses the fog over your mind in an instant.

WOW!

The moment it goes into you,

the burst of energy cannot be contained.

Mr. Dikshit, it is indeed a truth serum!

It hides the secrets of the devil

and turned many tame husbands into brave lions.

Mr. Dikshit tell me the truth once you have had some

don't you roar like a lion in front of your wife?

Now listen to this.

A smart Alec once asked Anna...

“Does alcohol solve problems?“

Anna replied, “No, but milk too doesn't solve them, you rascal!"

Have some... - No.

You must, for me. Or else I'll jump into the dam.

Go on...

Let's go. - Yes, let's.

I kissed you, she got jealous.

Dikshit let me tell you, you are such a lovable rascal.

You idiot.

You keep refusing but you drank half a bottle.

Good morning, Sarkar.

Are you angry?

Should we keep talking like Aladdin and Padmini via the mirror?

Please turn around.

Don't talk to me.

Your son-in-law cares for you more than your own son.

He is a gem of a person.

Are we here to make his life miserable?

I am sorry.

Sorry?

Go apologize to him.

Apologize to him. Me?

Half a spoon of sugar. - Yes, Sir.

Good morning, Rahul. - Good morning, father.

Sir, some tea for you?

Yes please, I'm hungry. - Come sit.

I am here to apologize, on Sarkar's order!

Apologize? Mother, come sit.

I am sorry about last night.

The Jamun wine went straight to my head.

I'm used to living freely

I didn't realize habits have turned to vice.

My little sparrow,

I got carried away last night. Sorry.

I ruined your party.

Yes, father.

You got drunk and began... - Are you crazy?

Don't be foolish.

Not at all, father.

No, Rahul. - It was fun!

My head is pounding.

I can't handle drinks anymore.

I shouldn't have had it.

No, father...

we all really enjoyed it.

My boss told me...

What?

“Your father in law is amazing!“

What? Did he say that?

Of course.

Are you listening, Sarkar!

By the way, everyone wants a copy of your poetry.

Which one?

The one that you recited last night.

I recited poetry last night?

Yes.

To drink or not to drink, that is the question.

In the grind of daily life

man discovered...

A miraculous potion.

Yes, I must have ranted away. I don't quite remember.

Had Ram been there he would've said,

“Ganpat, you rascal! You are such a ham!“

Ram!

Who are you?

Ram, it's me Ganpat.

Ganpat who?

I don't know any Ganpat.

Ram...

You are not only a mediocre actor

but you are also a despicable human being.

I have always stood by you in all your ups and downs.

But you didn't once think of me in so many months?

You know...

Even a disease keeps you company,

it walks with you.

But loneliness...

is a painful burden.

It's very difficult.

Forgive me.

I... was occupied

in my own world.

I am sorry.

Forgive me.

Did I hurt you? - No. Come.

You must listen to me. Do as I say.

Don't be obstinate. Got it?

Ganpat. - Yes.

Had I been in your shoes, I'd have done a lot for you too.

I know Ram, you are a good man.

Rascal! Don't bite me.

Enough. - OK

OK. - Fine.

Now go to sleep.

The beautiful Menakabai will visit you in your dreams.

Uddhava!

Uddhava! Tell me the truth now.

Don't you evade my question once again.

A man should spend his entire life

solving and battling the mysteries of life.

And you put an end to this journey in the name of fate...

This is not justice!

I object to your scheme called fate.

You are a proponent of Karma, aren't you?

Then what returns did you give me for being loyal to my karma?

I was the son of the Sun God!

I was the first son of Kunti, the eldest Pandava.

I was the most generous person on this earth.

Yet...

why did I face perpetual rejection?

Radheya!

Just like you I too suffer hardships of life in a human form.

No one can escape it.

People like you are a lighthouse to other men.

Your life is meant to burn like the lamp

We find our way in your light.

Stop regretting and put a rest to the bitterness.

Karna, forgive everyone with a generous heart.

Forgive me as well. I have been very unjust to you.

You were the best warrior on this earth.

Madhava!

You have showered me with nectar.

What do I do with these moments?

The inauspicious is being washed away.

Kaunteya...

will you forgive me?

No, Govinda.

Don't apologize to me.

I must suffer my share of hardships.

There is no bitterness left.

The creator of this world,

my father,

the Sun himself is here to take me with him.

Krishna!

I am leaving.

Rascal!

Brilliant.

Ram,

you are better than me at everything.

And this inferiority complex made my life miserable

Yet I enjoyed all the success.

Now this realization won't let me die in peace.

You are the true Natasamrat.

You're much better than I.

What do you want?

Will you give it?

Hello?

Ram is...

No more?

He overdosed on sleeping pills.

Shall we leave?

What will we do there?

I have arranged for everything.

What do you mean?

I gave him the sleeping pills.

What?

Ever since Kumud died he was dead within.

Only his body was alive.

He was a very studious, deserving fellow.

But he didn't get what he truly deserved.

An actor's life is... a curse.

An absolute curse.

We are a perpetually insecure,

mirror loving, selfish breed.

We can't bear to see our dazzling popularity diminish.

You've to be in love with yourself every single moment.

And that makes your skin glow.

Each one is taken in by the glow.

Those who work in

films and theatre live in a fake world.

It's extremely difficult to nurture your true self.

There is a very heavy price to pay.

You've been searching the whole day, where is it?

I had kept it right here. - Then where is it now?

I don't know... it was right here.

Neither do I.

Issaq, give me some tea.

Wonderful! - Hello.

How fortunate we are to be blessed by your presence!

The handsome hunk...

the lady killer!

You rascal!

I spend all my day with you,

where do I have time for women?

Really?

So these photographs lie?

What photographs? - Look at these.

Sheela, Zeenat... here, take a look.

Issaq, enough of your nonsense.

You keep pestering me, idiot!

Why are you so furious?

Just mind your own business.

Whom are you having an affair with this time?

No one.

Why didn't you show up at work yesterday?

I I... But I did call him.

He said, he'll pay up tomorrow.

What is this?

A souvenir of your romance? - What is this?

It has come out of your pocket, you should know.

Where did this come from? - No, no... I don't know.

LS it?

Hey!

Who gave this to you?

Must be some chick...

Dilpreet! - Coming.

Oman...

I swear I had kept it here.

You, bum'!

Back to your old habits!

If you don't want to change, why waste time with me?

Array!

I was invited to watch Othello, what is this?

Wait.

Sir! Excuse me, Sir!

What happened, Sir?

Please don't leave.

What is the matter? Please speak it out.

This stage

looks small,

but it has the potential to absorb the entire world.

It is very profound,

it rejects deceit.

It's a mission.

Devote yourselves to it, don't be a pimp.

Father! - Rahul, please.

Let him speak. Sir, please go on.

You were staging a play by Shakespeare, isn't it?

Do you believe it contains Shakespeare's soul?

Why?

Sir, frankly what I feel... - Come on, speak up!

My generation should revisit all these epics on and off

with contemporary content. So ...

Why don't you show us what you have created,

we will watch it gladly.

Why use Shakespeare like a crutch?

Unfortunately we are his disciples.

Many great men have spent their entire lives interpreting him.

If you stage what is yours it will be an experiment.

But if you do it using his name, it will be a fraud.

Sorry, Ganpatrao.

You don't realize times have changed.

Is it? - Yes.

Art has evolved.

These children travel all over.

See various creations.

This generation will use this knowledge in their work

and create a new form.

Mr. Dixit.

Surely they should create a new form.

But let me give an example.

If you want a pedigree horse

you need to mate two pedigreed horses.

A mule will also do.

But then a donkey will be born.

It's up to you to choose between a horse and a donkey.

Sheer waste of time!

They think they can revive Shakespeare!

This is not done, Rahul.

No.

Dad...

Dad, listen.

Vidya, cool down.

He didn't do it on purpose.

He didn't quite realise.

How could he not realise?

How can you always act so irresponsible?

We often have important people visiting us.

But you make a mess in the house,

bring home those dirty roadside snacks.

And even insult our guests!

Remember how you embarrassed us at our own party?

Yes people do respect your age and experience

but there is a limit to it.

To top it all you insulted Mr. Dixit yesterday!

What about Rahul's job?

I am sorry.

But this was about theatre

and I spoke because they wanted my opinion.

That doesn't mean you could insult them.

Vidya, enough!

Rahul, let me handle it in my own way, please.

My little sparrow, let me speak.

I agree there are certain etiquettes one needs to follow here.

You are right.

But don't you worry anymore.

Just let us go home.

Father, you are not going to leave.

Vidya.

You often have special guests visiting you.

We don't want to inconvenience you.

We have stayed with you for a long time, now let us go.

Mother, there's no way you can leave.

Got it?

Father...

may I suggest something?

Yes, of course.

This is happening because we are constantly together.

None of us are getting their privacy.

So?

Would you mind shifting to the outhouse?

Father?

Sure, that will be great.

You sure? Sure.

That way I can look after you and still enjoy my privacy.

Great... come on, Sarkar.

Come.

You will be very comfortable,

the place is quite cosy and plush.

Thank you, my dear.

Thank you very much.

Come on, Sarkar. Come...

Are you upset?

Yes.

I do not approve of treating them in this manner

just because they are dependent on us.

Rahul, they are my parents

and I know how to deal with them.

But Rishabh knows what father meant, he is a sensible guy.

He is not offended at all.

As for Mr. Dixit, he can differentiate between

personal and professional life.

And if he is upset, I will deal with him.

Why are you making a fuss about it?

Why should you put up with it?

Rahul, you are a good man.

But I don't want anyone to take advantage of it,

not even my parents.

This is your life.

I will not let my parents disrupt it.

Remember, old age is another childhood.

But where do I find a mother for their childhood?

Sorry.

It has a nice high ceiling.

Great!

That's a lovely patio.

Sarkar our little sparrow is quite creative.

WOW!

This is quite nice.

I thought an outhouse would be a dingy place.

But this is bright and airy!

We should have come here much earlier

and now we can have our own privacy.

Isn't it?

Why do you give anybody a chance to insult you?

I do what I believe is right

and I can't change that.

Don't take it so lightly.

We have been cast aside like old unwanted stuff.

I was wrong too, wasn't I?

They have their own life.

Let us go. - Where?

Morwadi.

We have our own small piece of land and a house

Are you crazy?

Doctors in that town aren't good enough.

Even the specialists in this city

haven't been able to diagnose your ailment.

Doesn't matter.

I don't want to live like a hindrance to our children.

I feel suffocated.

You must bear with it. You are running fever.

Sarkar.

Sarkar...come sit here.

Come here.

I shall set up everything the way you want it.

Come sit.

Good.

I did not help you when you first set our house.

Now I will set up this place just the way you want it.

You just you smile like this

it will help us start afresh.

Shall we? - Yes.

Then listen to me. - OK

We have saved 12,000 rupees.

I have the necklace as well.

Let us sell it and we shall have enough.

Why do you insist?

I am not at peace here.

OK.

I shall go to Pune next week and meet some of my jeweller friends.

I shall take care of it.

Come on.

Just tell me what to do. - Please don't do anything.

I'll have to do everything all over again.

Alright, as you wish.

Vithoba, did you get everything? - Yes, madam.

Turmeric? - Yes.

Mustard. Rice 38 rupees!

The prices have gone up.

Oh... what is this?

Postman.

Oh...Oil.

Madam, here is the balance. - Mother's medicines?

The pharmacist will get it in the evening.

Then keep the money with you and make sure you get it in the evening.

Still checking the grocery list? - You are late today?

There was quite a rush at the bank.

Here is the money, keep it safe.

Why did you withdraw so much?

I am going to Nasik tomorrow

I shall need it there.

Am I not going with you?

We had decided to go Shirdi!

Of course, come along.

Breakfast?

I'll have a bath then let's have breakfast together.

OK...

Are you sure you got everything? - Yes.

Where is the towel?

Why can't he get it himself?

You make tea, I'll be right back.

Coming.

Vithoba... Done with the newspaper?

Yes. - Give them to me.

Please take them, I'm making tea.

Sarkar, how could you forget Dabholkar?

Dabholkar? Man or woman?

He was the producer of my play.

Which one?

The one that was shut down in 10 shows.

Which one?

Oh, the one I couldn't attend?

Because your sister was unwell

is that the one? - Yes.

Oh, I see.

I didn't get to see you perform in that play.

I was really good.

Dabholkar and you had a spat over the actress,

that is all I know.

God knows the rest.

A good play had to be shut down and

you couldn't see it, that's all.

The rest of the details don't matter.

When did I ever ask for details?

But since the topic has come up...

Why don't you tell me? - What?

How many were there?

Who were they?

Sarkar, why dig up the past?

You always insist on not suppressing your true feelings!

Why remind a ruined fort of past battles?

You don't need to hide it anymore.

I am not!

You were a little too fond of Menaka, isn't it?

Sarkar,

you and the audience were a little too curious about Menaka.

She used to sing well but what about her jaw?

Wasn't it a tad too large?

To clean her teeth, toothpick had to go through her ear.

What about the others?

This dazzling world has lured millions into temptation.

How can those who live in that world not be affected?

Some one or the other touches your heart.

Someone's beauty, someone's talent

warms up the cockles of your heart.

Sarkar...

Some aroused exotic thoughts,

and some gave profound understanding.

The body always asks for more,

It would be foolish to reflect back upon it.

You don't achieve anything.

At the end with the scars of defeat and flags of victories

the battleship always returns to the port.

I did falter, I must confess.

What more do I confess?

Your love was stronger.

It triumphed.

Not at all.

I was never so charming...

You underestimate yourself!

You betray yourself.

You are beautiful!

I swear upon everyone and you.

You are simply exquisite!

Lady, you look wonderful!

Bewitching that's the word!

A sweet little bird.

A love bird!

Have you seen one?

You know the heart is full of love.

Love for life, love for his mate!

Always in full bloom because it is full of love.

Love makes everyone beautiful.

And as it is you are beautiful.

Just keep smiling, keep singing.

Not superficially but from deep within,

from your heart, from your soul.

You are simply exquisite!

What was that?

The play you had missed.

Oh dear! - Why?

I thought those were true feelings.

That was sarcastic!

Good morning. What's happening?

Vithoba has given me this job.

Why did you get it?

Where is he?

He is around,

but I wanted to see you, it's been a while.

Here, father. - What a pleasant surprise!

Father I am going to Nasik for a couple of days,

I wanted to see you before I leave.

Who will take care of us?

Vithoba is here.

Mother...

keep it aside and have something.

Eat it while it's hot.

Nice, there's saffron in this!

How is your fever?

Better.

Father, when you came for the papers yesterday, was anyone else around?

No, it was just me.

Are you looking for something?

Did I leave my knitting needles here?

I haven't seen them for a couple of days.

How would the needles land up here?

What about these?

They are mine.

Do you want them?

No. In the cupboard?

How could they be in the cupboard?

What if they were kept inside along with the clothes

Then check for yourself?

They are not there. - Buy new ones.

Rahul got them from Singapore.

I wanted to finish knitting your scarf before I leave for Nasik.

OK.

Why is the suitcase here, what's in it?

Nothing but our old stuff.

Could the needles be in there?

How could they be there?

Perhaps with the woollen clothes that I sent last week...

Check it...

Has Rahul left for office?

What is it?

What's the matter?

Needles aren't in there.

I told you they couldn't be.

Vidya.

Vidya!

Vidya...!

Why is she so obsessed with the needles?

A woman's obsessions are inexplicable!

Finish eating.

Vidya.

What is the matter?

Nothing.

Nothing?

Why are you crying?

The money is in father's suitcase...

What?!

Had he asked would we have refused?

How could he steal in his own son-in-law's house?

Let us not jump to conclusions.

I am sorry, Rahul. - Don't be silly.

I am seriously sorry. They are my parents.

Vidya... - I am sorry.

Where have you been since morning?

What's the matter?

Punish me if l am wrong but don't accuse me.

What have I said to you?

Never mind.

What is going on? - Sir's money has been stolen.

They have been interrogating me since morning.

When did this happen?

This has been going on since last afternoon.

I don't deny your loss.

But what about my feelings?

We had no idea.

Now they say they were mistaken.

But they did humiliate me.

I can't fathom what's goes through their minds.

I am going to quit.

Hey, Vithoba.

Now look for another Vithoba.

Sarkar...

Vithoba wouldn't do such a thing.

How could Rahul accuse him?

She wasn't looking for the needles.

Vidya!

Vidya!

Father! Come in.

No, call her out. - You come in.

No I won't. Vidya!

Hey, Vidya!

I am here. Don't shout.

What is it?

Do you suspect me of stealing your money?

You think your father is a thief?

Father, there's some misunderstanding... - Rahul, stay out of this.

Father, if you needed money why didn't you ask me?

Would I have refused? Why did you steal?

You mean I stole your money?

I have seen the money in your suitcase.

Foolish girl that money... - You are not going to say a word!

Not a word?

When you're surrounded by people

who won't bat an eyelid to slay even the Almighty,

how can you expect me not to react.

She knows my wrath is limbless, helpless

like a dying pig at the side of the road...

I stole her money?

I stole her money!

I know you haven't done it but...

don't be angry.

Anger is pointless

and I am not going to cry either.

If my eyes well up with tears I'll hammer nails into them

but I won't cry in front of these wretched people.

Shameless girl, I stole your money?

Yes, you did!

You stole the money. - Vidya, enough!

Listen...

Are you alright?

Vidya, call the police.

That's the right thing to do.

What a grateful daughter you are! - Mother, listen...

Enough!

You call the police and put us behind bars.

Come...

Are you alright.

Don't worry we won't run away.

Come.

I was telling you, I feel suffocated here.

This Natasamrat who has spent thousands without a second thought,

has been called a thief by his own children.

Never mind.

We shall leave behind these unpleasant memories.

But you stay calm.

I can't let anything happen to you.

When I am with you, lam not worried at all.

L will live like I never bore any children

But don't be angry.

No I will not. - Do as I say.

Yes, that is all I will do. - Promise me.

Yes.

Why did he have to do this?

Did you have to over react?

We could have handled this in a better way.

And...

is money so important?

A soul hovering in space

comes to earth through the path of our lust

and we think, we become fathers, mothers!

It's all false.

False.

We are mere bridges.

To connect.

Ask the elephants who bear the load of expectations,

they will tell you.

We walk alone.

Let's go.

I am leaving.

Do you want to come with me?

I'll wait for you.

I don't feel like going. You go.

Sure? - Yes.

Take care.

Take care of mother and father too.

You go.

Rahul!

What's it?

I... I forgot about this.

Come, let's go.

Sarkar...

your God!

Father!

Father...

What is it now?

Please don't say that.

What happened?

I have made a huge mistake, please forgive me.

What happened?

'Up-

I had kept the money and...

I forgot about it. - Alright.

So you found your money! - Yes.

So we are absolved of the blame.

Thank you, Almighty.

Mother, please talk to father...

please tell him.

Shut up.

Don't you dare speak to me.

Mother... please don't say that.

I am sorry.

He gave everything he had, to both of you, didn't he?

How many times I told him...

Save something for old age.

He didn't!

He trusted his children blindly.

“My children are gems."

"There is no need to worry.“

These are your gems!

Mother, you are right.

We made a mistake

The money that she saw in our suitcase,

where did that come from?

Yesterday he sold the necklace he had gifted to me

That was the money you saw in the suitcase.

Please calm down.

How dare she accuse him?

Sarkar.

She must have thought, “What can they do?“

“Even if I humiliate them with such disgusting accusations

what can they do in return?“

“They are dependent on us.“

No, father.

This man who was one of the most respected actors,

who always lived in riches,

who was lauded by the stalwarts.

Today, this Natasamrat

lies like a helpless dog at their doorsteps.

Father...

Call him a thief, a dacoit, what difference does it make.

His only fault is...

He trusted blindly.

No, father! Your little sparrow has made a huge mistake.

No, not anymore.

My little sparrow is gone. She is dead.

And now I am alone.

Sarkar, it's just you and me now.

We just have each other. Let's go.

No! No, no!

No.

I won't let you leave.

You are too late, my dear.

You have lost that right.

Let us go, Sarkar.

Where will you go?

We are going away here. Where to, I don't know.

No!

Nobody is leaving.

Mother! Nobody...

Nobody is leaving.

Vithoba... just tell them.

Tell them, nobody is leaving.

Nobody is going anywhere.

Nobody...

Listen, get up.

Everyone must be sleeping.

Come let's go.

Sarkar... you are running a temperature.

No, I am fine. Let's leave.

Let's go. - You won't listen to me.

This is locked from outside.

Try that door.

This one is locked too.

Now what?

Come.

The Great Escape!

Stop!

You get back.

Where are you going in such a rainy night?

Could you take us up to Morwadi?

Where is that?

Just after Koregaon.

I'll drop you off at Gulbarg Naka.

You'll get a bus to Morwadi from there.

OK, that Will do.

Then get in.

Be careful!

Great! We've the whole truck to ourselves!

Sit.

You know what... - What?

I am feeling much better today.

But don't say it aloud.

The devil has ears everywhere.

Tell me... - What?

What should we do once we reach Morwadi?

We'll call someone to clean the house.

Make it new and shiny!

Till it is ready, we'll build a little hearth in the backyard.

The food will be delicious when you cook on it.

No.

First we'll pay a visit to the Moreshwar temple.

OK.

Before going to the temple I'll take a dip in the river.

All that is evil shall be washed away.

Yes, it will.

She will purify us.

You still have fever.

I am absolutely fine.

Once we get to Morwadi

I will paint the walls with my own hands.

Once I decide,

I will transform the hut into a palace.

You shouldn't interfere...

or scold me.

I am warning you.

Hope I won't forget your warning by then.

I have a wish since a long time.

What?

I want to plant the holy basil in the backyard.

Amen!

Sarkar...

In the last 50 years there's one thing I absolutely forgot to tell you.

Oh dear! Now what?

I really like you

I love you very much.

Don't I know that?

You don't have to tell me.

But I wanted to say it aloud.

Sir, this is your stop.

You'll get a bus from here to Morwadi

Yes.

Come on, Sarkar.

Get up. Careful.

Get up, we are here.

Don't bother him. Let him sleep

Put off the lamps, don't waste oil.

Thank god, my knees are intact.

Here, take this bed sheet.

Spread it nicely.

Go to sleep.

Here's my crown.

Sarkar.

Has your fever gone up?

No, it's just the rain.

Once we get to Morwadi everything will be fine.

Please sing.

You won't be able to sleep.

Don't worry about me... you sing.

Sarkar.

Wake up, its morning.

I too slept peacefully after such a long time.

Come on, get up.

Good.

You have no fever.

Get up.

No, sleep for a while. I'll get us some tea.

Namaste. - Namaste.

Two cups of tea please.

You have come so early to visit the temple!

No we came last night and stayed here.

We are going to Morwadi.

Morwadi? - Yes.

The bus will be here in half an hour.

We must get ready. Sarkar must wake up now.

Sarkar?

Yes, my wife. I call her Sarkar.

Oh I see. She seems to be in deep sleep.

I left the money over there, I'll get.

Sure.

Are you up already?

Good.

But she is still asleep.

Come on, get up.

Sarkar!

Get up, have some tea.

Open your eyes.

Our bus will be here soon.

Get up...

Sarkar.

Sarkar...

Sarkar, don't scare me.

Haven't we decided,

henceforth I will be at your service all the time.

Come on get up, get ready.

Sarkar...

The whole world can betray me...

but you can't do that to me.

Ram was a rascal, he's gone.

Sarkar, get up. Please don't scare me.

Get up... get up.

Our house, the holy basil they are waiting for us.

Come on.

Come on, wake up!

I will not put up with your tantrums.

Get up!

Come on, get "P!

Baba... - Yes.

She's passed away.

This is not done.

Baba.

Here...

it's yours.

I stole it from your bag last night.

I spent some of it.

What is wrong, take it? Or else I'll spend it all on alcohol.

Baba!

You are young...

all you can do is have intercourse with females of the human species.

But young are the crows and vultures too,

the pigs and donkeys by the road are young too.

The lowly bugs in hell too procreate with their females

and add to their population and die like bugs.

One man rose above the blind swamp of bodily pleasures...

mine and your father.

You may forget this father but if you forget that father...

The vultures hidden in the mountains will feast upon you within a moment...

not just you but the entire mankind.

We are looking for them everywhere.

We'll let you know the moment we find out.

But when? It's been 3 months!

What have you done in 3 months?

Don't teach us how to do our job.

If you had been responsible, you wouldn't be in this situation.

You may leave. - What?

Let's go.

Fine.

Where have you been, Baba?

I woke up in the morning to see you gone.

Where were you? At the restaurant?

That is only in the evening.

Then where were you?

I have other things to do.

Yes of course!

You are the chief minister of the state!

So much to do!

Where is your car with the beacon?

Apply some cream.

Here do it yourself. - OK, fine.

More cream!

Baba, take this and eat something.

Go ahead I'll join you.

Look at this, yellow cream.

Do you want to see a play tonight?

No, it's very expensive.

Don't worry about money, I have a lot of money

Have you ever seen a play?

No.

It's a bad habit.

Baba!

Is Baba here?

Who? "My Baba!

Baba... - Kashinath, what does he want?

Baba! Baba!

My Baba... Let him go.

My Baba is here. - What is it?

Baba... Baba.

The police... - Where?

They are taking everyone away. - Where is the police?

Why do you drink so much?

Stop!

Raja!

Hey! Don't hit him!

Hey... Raja!

Raja! Let him go...

Raja!

Baba, don't worry.

Go to the food stall.

Get yourself something to eat, I'll pay him later.

Raja Raja!

What is going on?

Can you provide a home?

No, you cant.

Can some one provide a home... a home?

A storm is in need of a home?

Without a roof or walls

or love or God's kindness...

a storm brews in the mountains,

looking for a place to settle down forever.

Can some one provide a home? A home...

What do you want?

Honestly,

the storm is exhausted.

It has lost its strength after roaring in the forest

and mountains and valleys.

After riding the waves of the ocean

and singeing in the flames of the forest fire,

the storm is a spent force now.

It is dragging its half burnt wings behind it.

Honestly...

the storm has become its own nemesis.

Hey!

Can someone provide a home?

A home?

The storm doesn't need a mansion nor the set of a palace,

neither laurels nor garlands, nor costly gifts.

Just a tiny house to rest in

An armchair for the storm to sit in.

And...

a holy basil plant in the back yard

for Sarkar.

Sarkar!

How do I live, Sarkar?

Can someone provide a home please? A home.

Mother, give me my bottle.

Makarand, please drop her to the bus.

Makarand! - Yeah?

Could you drop her to the bus?

Isn't your mother going today?

I am not feeling too well.

Otherwise I'd have gone with her.

OK. I'll go.

Are you alright?

I am fine.

You've been unusually quiet since morning.

It is father's birthday today.

Mother, where is grandpa?

Raja...

Hey, Raja! When did you get back?

Are you alright?

Yes. - When did you get back?

They let us go in the morning. - Did they beat you up?

No, not at all.

All they need is a little bribe.

Forget about that.

What is this?

The theatre manager had 30 shoes to shine.

I asked for 2 tickets instead of the money.

Array...

Why did you... - Please don't say no.

To be or not to be that is the question.

To live or to die that is the only question.

Sharmishtha!

Do you remember what she said?

He is a drunkard.

He surrounds himself with women of ill repute,

deranged and good for nothing!

My revenge will shake the earth!

You might think that this old helpless man will cry. But I won't!

Baba!

I am not brave enough to venture into new and unknown territory.

That's the reason...

Baba, let's get something to eat.

To be or not to be that is the question.

To live or to die that is the only question.

Is it wise living a useless, shameless and helpless existence

in this unbearable situation...

Or should I end the suffering of this body

and fling it into the abyss of death?

Put an end to everybody! Me, you, and him too.

May death overpower life and reduce it to a state of endless sleep

But what if dreams invade that sleep?

That is the crux!

I am not brave enough to venture into new and unknown territory.

That is why I tolerate this old existence.

I tolerate the rape of my self respect like a lifeless corpse.

I tolerate the sacrilege of my existence

and finally beg for mercy at the feet of my own killers.

O Almighty, why have you been so cruel?

On one hand the children we gave birth to have abandoned us

and on the other hand, you who created us also deserted us.

Now where do these old skeletons seek refuge... My Lord!

And at whose feet do they lie?

Tell me.

Baba... are you alright?

To be or not to be that is the question.

He is my Baba.

Who is this old man?

Not just another old man, he is a renowned actor.

Humming

Ram...

You're singing so well.

Had you controlled your weight,

Bal Gandharv would've been reduced to playing a chambermaid all his life!

You neglected your body.

What brings you here?

I had to - What for?

Belvalkar... - Hmm?

I heard about your histrionics in the theatre

I felt I should see you. - Oh.

Why?

Have you come to pay tribute to this mediocre actor?

Are you out of your mind?

No, not at all.

Your Hamlet was one of the few memorable roles that you played.

It was unforgettable...

You captured the soul of the character.

Rascal... - What?

You will never change.

Where are you going? - I'll be right back.

'Few memorable roles!'

Your praise too is laced with sarcasm.

All I did was mediocre and your roles are works of art.

Had I been so lucky!

All the meaty roles were always reserved for you!

Yeah right!

What is that?

You can't have just peanuts... Not without a drink.

Is this what you drink these days?

I am used to this brand now.

There was a time when your romantic scenes

with leading actresses used to be so intense!

Look who's talking!

The pot is calling the kettle black!

It was you who used to run after the heroines

"My dear, your lines are falling flat...

You must feel the emotions from within."

Every one knew what you really meant.

Scoundrel.

Emotional blackmail...

It wasn't blackmail.

Nobody takes an actor's emotions seriously.

Not just the emotions, they don't even take the person seriously.

You've chosen a lovely place, airy, spacious.

Yeah, rub it in.

No...

But I am glad that I don't have any children.

How lucky you are!

Give me some more.

Is it over?

I'll get some more. - Oh, no.

Not without a drink.

Sure?

Ganya.

Does anyone recognize you in this state?

I don't recognize myself anymore, forget about the others.

At times it scares me.

What if someone recognizes me,

feels sorry for my state and takes me home

What's there to it?

An actor's life is, 'Out of sight out of mind.'

Ganpya you shouldn't have retired.

An actor should always die as an actor.

Being an actor seeps down in to your cells, it stays there.

We wear the masks of the characters

and the real face is lost.

An actor is forgotten...

But the roles he plays

they are immortal.

God knows what lives on and what dies.

You remember Pant lost his mind.

O God...

He died thinking he was 'Tukaram' himself!

Ram...

Ram.

Why are you calling me Ram?

You drink too much you old man. - Where is he?

You're drunk.

I am Mohammed...

You'll start a riot.

You better go sleep.

I saw him outside the theatre on few occasions.

Where did you see him?

At Shivaji Theater.

He lives with the fellow who polishes shoes.

Thank you.

Father, have you found grandpa? - Yes, darling.

Where is he?

O Divine powers!

Give me the solidarity of rocks.

Bless me with nothing but tolerance.

Wow... such rich writing!

Siddhartha...

these epics were created by legendary writers.

We were mere carriers.

Ram Ganesh, Shripadrao, Kakasaheb,

Annasaheb, Vijayrao, Mamasaheb...

each more deadly than the other.

They would thrive by pulling at the heart strings of the audience.

They were scavengers.

Seeing the audience cry brought a smile on their wicked faces.

But they all have vanished now.

They filled my body with the ghosts of so many characters.

Sudhakara!

Taliram!

Othello!

Caesar!

Henry! Beckett!

Where the hell are you hiding?

You rascals!

I gave your grief an identity,

made it larger than life.

Now what about me?

Isn't my grief as real as yours?

It is like a sharp knife

searing through my heart yet no one seems to notice.

How much more humiliation do I have to go through

so that my grief is considered as great as yours?

I have celebrated your tears

but you never valued this actor's grief.

I may not get justice anywhere in the world

but shouldn't I find it here on this stage?

Father! - Yes?

Who is it... Caesar?

Caesar?

Father, it's me Makarand.

Who Makarand?

Father, all of us are here to take you back.

You have actually come here?

Of course, father.

Where will you take me?

Back home, father.

Back to our home.

Where had you been? We have been looking for you.

I too was looking for you...

but you were nowhere to be found.

Then I lost my way.

Father, we were wrong.

We are ashamed.

LS it?

Good... good... good.

Father, where is mother?

Mother?

She found her way.

She reached her destination.

Where is she?

How would I know?

What does that mean?

She died...

on the street.

We arranged for her funeral.

Baba!

Think hard before you make a decision.

They already threw you out on the streets once before.

Go ahead and sign off your wealth to them.

I am here for you. - Shut up!

Don't you dare officer!

Don't you dare touch him!

Put your swords back in their sheaths they rust away in the night.

Officer this is a theatre and it's my kingdom.

You don't rule here.

Go to your territory where you are needed.

This is not a place to dance in your dirty shoes.

Here you will find the footprints of my mentors.

Go!

Get out!

Go.

Raja...

are you hurt?

No, I am fine.

We have to go home...

Rukhsana must be worried...

I didn't inform her before leaving.

Father...

are you still upset with us?

I have gone beyond anger and greed, my children.

Now it's time to celebrate.

It is time to begin a new show.

I can hear the third bell.

My heroine is already on the stage waiting for me.

Father, enough of this and come back home with us...

Stay away!

Stay away, now everything is pointless.

Caesar doesn't plead for anyone's mercy.

Neither does he forgive the one who pleads.

Stay away!

Now I strive to be like the immovable North Star.

Just like Julius Caesar did in his own time.

And I am the chosen one

standing tall before you.

I am Julius Cesar!

I am Prataprao.

I'm Othello.

Sudhakar and Hamlet and...

lam Ganpat Ramchandra Belvalkar, Natasamrat!'

All the great men reside in my body now.

And a great man's heart tempts the daggers of his killers.

All the killers have surrounded me.

They have drawn their daggers but I must face them.

Father! - Father!

Father!

Brutus!

Brutus, you too?

Father!

Do you get it now, Siddhartha?

This is theatre, my son.

Father!

Father... No!

Father!

Get up, Baba!

Do something.

The curtain rose after the music and I was full to the brim...

with thousands of colourful words...

surrounded with numerous expressions...

with fear, with hope, and expectation.

And once the curtain came down,

the auditorium was empty.

And I stood there waiting to begin a journey that is not scripted.

Alone!

Completely empty like the auditorium in front of me.

Of course,

some of my words from the play are floating in the air...

Even now!

Some of my gestures

are clinging to the arms of the empty chairs.

Even now!

Some of my happy and sad moments

lie shivering on the walls like drops of rain.

Even now!

That's all.

That is the only respite to my emptiness.

I regret that the play has ended...

not just a may,

but my entire existence contained in those three hours has come to an end.

But it has ended here... for me.

But thousands of spectators have taken home

an essence of my existence.

And I who was one

have been distributed bit by bit

in the lives of thousands of spectators.

Perhaps...

in their memory as well.