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I'm a woman.

A woman... who is also known as the daughter of Eve.

have been sent to earth from the heavens...

...to bear future generations for those who inhabit the earth.

I'm the one, who has lent compassion to earthlings...

...and made a heaven out of it.

It was gave birth to man.

If have been mother to him and helped him walk on his own...

... have been his sister, too, and enriched his adolescence.

have been his inspiration as his beloved...

...and have let him enjoy my beauty.

I've been his friend and companion, in the most difficult of times.

In doing all this, have lost my identity, and , the woman...

...the symbol of beauty, have lost myself to man.

Every faith has, in golden letters, eulogised the sacrifices have made.

have been placed on a high pedestal where one feels like God Himself.

But that was not true... it was only an illusion.

An illusion that makes me fear when

will lose my exalted position.

When will be sold to a brothel.

When may be gambled away?

Or when will have to undergo the test of fire, to prove my chastity.

When will be killed at birth?

Or when will be sold to lustful men in the marketplace of vice.

When may be accepted as bride, or be rejected with divorce.

Or when will my protector, man himself, rob me of my worth.

For, am a woman..

Excuse me... Where could

find Mr Afaque Haider?

- Pardon me? - Up-...

Upstairs, say!

God Almighty!

Why don't you use your eyes? You can't write one single piece!

What a shame! Who the hell has made a sub-editor out of you?

What's that? Take it away!

have no time!

What are you standing there and staring at me for?

- 1... Welcome. - Greetings.

- Please be seated. - Thank you.

I'd never dreamt of meeting you... And that too, in this manner!"

I've contributed some couplets to your magazine about two months ago.

But since wasn't paid,

thought I'd pay you a visit.

That's surprising. Are you a writer, too?

Why? Shouldn't be writing?

No, that's not what meant.

Actually, I've never got to see what you've written.

write under the pen-name of Shabnam Rehmani; not Niloufer.

What for? You've always had a beautiful name.

But here you are... Have a betel-leaf.

No, thank you. But I'm not alone. Haven't you changed your name, too?

couldn't even dream of meeting you as Afaque Haider!

Actually, that's a secret. But I'll tell you about it.

What happened was... Let's have some tea first.

- Yes, Sir? - We'd like some great tea.

- Certainly, sir. - Get some nice biscuits, too.

Listen to what have to say! Serve the tea in a proper tray.

Go on now.

once went to participate in a poetry-contest.

They called out my name, when my turn arrived.

Janab Badruddin Kamaluddin Haider!

Believe me, it felt as if that wasn't a poet's name...

...but that of a commercial establishment being read out!

Ever since, have got people to call me Afaque Hussain.

- The tea, sir. - Keep it there.

Please come...

Be patient, Mr Nanhe...

- Please take a seat. - Thank you.

No sugar for me.

The sight of your angry face today, reminded me of the 16th of August...

That sunny afternoon of 1976.

That was the time had first set eyes on you in college.

By God! She's a great one!

Not just that... she's descended from the heavens!

But you know, she doesn't even let anyone touch her.

Who's the one who doesn't let anyone touch her?

- It's Niloufer. - Who else could it be?

- Which girl is that? - There... that's the one.

- The tall girl? - That's the one.

What if someone does succeed in touching her?

What then? Well... You win this, in that case.

You will first touch her, my friend!

There goes... let's watch the fun.

He held the chap tightly and was about to beat him up when...

You've put on weight, no doubt. Has your eye-sight worsened, too?

You must be the one who has been blinded.

We've been childhood friends; but she's a great one at jokes.

- So... - Do you want a joke then?!

Don't you know? I'm Niloufer! Shameless being!

She with the blue eyes... Niloufer.

Such a tender name... and what a temper!

still have the 10-Rupee note I won in the bet that day.

There...isn't that the same date? The 16th of August, 19767

Haven't you spent this money?

How could spend it? It had changed the course of my life.

And I'd look only for you, once got to the University.

You can't go away like this!

You'll have to listen to me!

The name is Haider. If you don't forgive me...

...I'll ask for your forgiveness at 11.30 every day!

You giggled and thought

had scored with you.

That was it. rode my bicycle straight down to your place!

What is it?

Your impertinence is going too far! How dare you come to my house!

- It's this flower... - To hell with the flower.

Take the bicycle and get lost!

The shameless creature!

And listen... do this again and you'll face the consequences!

Do you understand?

That scolding from you had brought me back to my senses.

had sworn not even to look at you, let alone trying to meet you.

But I'd always held your memories close to my heart.

wonder why you had mercy on me on the Annual Day Function at College.

Excuse me!

have a request to make on everyone's behalf.

They want you to recite a couplet.

admit that our previous meetings have not been very pleasant.

But we must overcome our bitterness in this last meeting today.

Shouldn't we

Do recite a couplet... please.

This is the first time you have asked for something.

can't turn you down.

Greetings to all of you!

"Pray for me, for have made a killer out of you!!

Friends and girl-friends!

To make this farewell party a memorable occasion...

...on the request of Niloufer...

...that heart-throb of several young hearts...

Welcome...! Do give him a big hand!

Thank you... Thank you very much, friends.

happen to remember a couplet of a senior of mine, on this occasion.

Recite it! Go on!

"Now that we part, we might meet in our dreams"

"Just as we find dried-up flowers in the pages of our books"

Let's hear one of your compositions, Mr Haider!

But we want you to sing it, Mister!

"Do not bid me farewell just yet, my friends..."

"For all you know, we will meet somwhere again"

"We will meet someplace again"

"The charm of these moments shall always be with you"

"The appeal of these moments shall always remain with you"

"Maybe in dreams, but we will certainly meet again"

"The lure of the moments gone by shall always remain with you"

"May be in dreams... but we will meet again"

"The charm of these moments will remain with you"

"These moments so colourful... overwhelmed by love"

"These faces, these beautiful eyes..."

"these youthful times and the mood"

"No matter where we go..."

"They will linger on us like a fragrance"

"These moments and its charm... shall always be with you"

"May it be even in dreams, but we will meet again"

" Always give me a place in your heart... "like the roses"

" Always light those lamps of your memories"

"Life is a long journey..."

"there will be dark phases too"

"Even if it be in dreams, we will meet"

"The charm of these moments shall always remain"

And was crazy about you, for a long time after that.

But learnt one day that you have married into a Nawab's family...

...and kept memories of you in the books of my heart.

And waited patiently...

...to meet you in my dreams.

But I'm lucky to have met you in person, not in dreams.

This meeting with you has returned those days of my youth!

Here's your cheque. Yes, Mr Bashir?

Here... please sign the voucher.

I'm sorry for the delay.

- Thanks a lot. - Please don't embarrass me.

- Please let me go now. - Certainly.

- Excuse me... - Yes?

Do let me know, should you write something more.

have brought something. But, because...

Why are you taking it away, if you have brought it?

have a right to this work of yours.

- must leave now. - I'll see you off downstairs.

This way, please....

- How's life with your husband? - Okay.

- That's very nice. - must take your leave now.

- Good-bye. - Good-bye.

Is Niloufer travelling in a bus?

- Haider, my son... - Yes, Mom?

wonder what you are upto.

And I've heated the food several times over!

Are you worried about something?

Yes, Mother.

am worried.

What are you worried about?

- A girl used to study with me. - What's happened to her?

- That's what don't know. - What do you know then?

- You won't understand, Mother. - Why not?

She was married into a blue-blooded family.

And she came to my office today to recover just 50 Rupees!

-So? - She even returned in a bus!

got to know after she had left, that she lives in a hostel!

Why is that biting you? You must ask her the truth!

That's easier said than done. But how does one pop the question?

Easy. You can write a letter to her!

Dear Mr Editor... My salutations and respects, to you.

have received your letter and have gone through the contents.

must inform you then, that am happy and content.

Tell me then... what have you called me over for?

Because your work hardly reflects a mind that is happy and content.

can't understand how...

Some of the best poems in the world were born out of pain, Mr Haider.

That's an excellent answer.

But this answer can come only from Habiba Shabnam Rehmani.

Not from Niloufer.

And have called over my friend, Niloufer.

Not the editor Afaque, mind you. Your friend, Haider, has.

Is it not possible for you to pour your heart out to a friend?

You need to go out in the open air to pour your heart out.

Why don't we go out somewhere?

I've already heard that you were married into a princely family.

But when you came to the office only for 50 Rupees, the other day...

..and returned in a bus,

found it all very strange.

And when got to know that you live in a hostel...

Now look, Niloufer. You have complete this journey of problems on your own.

Should you find a friend along the way, it makes the journey easier.

had sworn not to cry before anyone.

- But you have made me cry. - That's not true, Niloufer.

don't want to see you cry. In fact, I'd always like to see you happy.

have put forth my heart, as a friend.

Can't you tell me your story?

My tearful story starts, exactly where your story ended.

It was the 7th of September, 1978, when my results of M.A. were out.

And had passed the exams.

remember that day clearly, when

was lying down, writing my diary.

Writing a diary has been an old hobby.

And Mother came and snatched the diary away from me.

- You're always lost in books! - But what's the matter, Mother?

You have a lot to learn that will help you in your married life.

You're always bent on making me learn the household chores.

But you're so lovable, Mother!

can understand why you're flattering me, dear!

I'm terribly bored of sitting at home, Mother.

Let me get an admission to the course for journalism.

No way! We have given you all the education that we had to.

You can do anything now only after you are married.

Why do you always keep threatening me with marriage?

But it's no threat today, darling. Wasim is really arriving today.

- Really?! - Yes.

Wasim, my son!

Thank the Lord!

Bless you, son!

May the Lord grant you a long life!

Let's go.

What's the "hi" about, son? Won't you greet us traditionally?

Greetings, aunt. I'm sorry about that.

Stop saying anything to my son now, okay?

- Greetings, Uncle... - Greetings.

You've grown up, haven't you, Shakeel?

Adil! Let me see your teeth... Where have they gone?!

Has the rat run away with them?

And who are these two little kids? I've never met them before.

- The two of them... - ...are your certificates, right?

- Shall we go, Father? - Have you recognised our daughter?

You're being funny, Uncle. So what if she's grown tall?

She'll always remain the naughty Nilu!

My salutations...

Greetings, Uncle!

The car is ready, sir.

My word! Is this car still around?!

I've looked after it well...

You could even say that

haven't let anyone touch it.

Come and sit down... Quick.

Fantastic! The horn works!

- Look at that! - What's wrong?

Go and sit with people of your own age, dear.

Yes, dear... Go with Wasim.

hope my son hasn't other ideas. Go on.

- Did you ever miss me? - How about you?

even have proof that did.

remembered you every time

breathed.

Won't you say anything?

Actually, I...

Well, never mind. have travelled thousands of miles...

...to meet someone who must have waited for me in my country.

But, alas!

Uncle! Wake up! Open the bag, Uncle!

Wake up, Uncle! Open the bag!

I'm feeling sleepy. Come after some time.

- Wake up, Uncle... - They won't even let me sleep!

He wants to sleep, eh? Let me see how he sleeps!

Wake up, brother... Let's see what you've got!

Okay then. But all of you will have to fulfill a condition.

- Is that agreed? - Certainly!

So listen to the condition.

Everyone getting a gift will give me a kiss.

- Is that agreed? - Agreed!

- Does everyone agree? - Stop it, brother...

Let's see what you've got for me.

Here you are then... A present for you, before anyone else.

It's beautiful, brother!

That won't do...

want a kiss.

Give me my gift, too!

Very well. You will all get a gift.

To begin with, let's give Shakeel his present.

This airplane is for you

Here's a car for you.

As for you, here's a little doll.

- But let me have the kiss first. - Thanks, Uncle.

Greetings.

And where's a present for me?

You? ... forgot all about you!

That's all right. Why should you have remembered me anyway?

- Let me go. - Give me a smile first.

- Don't pester me. - Okay. won't.

But at least let me have your hand.

Thank you.

Everyone who got a gift, showered love on me.

You must do it, too.

What are you doing?! Someone might see us!

No one will see us.

Dinner is served, brother!

Now look, sister-in-law. Wasim is now back after his education abroad.

What have you thought about his marriage?

What will tell you about his marriage?

You can talk to Wasim's father.

Why must she ask me anything?

still stand by the word

gave to you many years ago.

But if you must ask, ask the Prince here.

Does he agree to it, or does he turn it down?

Should agree to the marriage, or shouldn't 1?

"She has hidden her face in the veil"

"1 feel like setting this veil on fire!"

"There was lightning; and have it gathered in my veil"

"All that ligtening I have hidden in my veil"

"Or you'd have been set on fire"

" am a moth, who is crazy about beauty..."

" am not scared of fires"

"1 think not of the consequences my love will bring"

"l give my heart away only once, to my beloved..."

"l die only once... not a hundred deaths"

"The lamp was lit before the moth caught fire..."

"And it was afire while the moth burnt..."

"the moth was charred in a moment in a moment or two..."

"but the lamp burnt all night"

"There was a hue and cry, when the moth was burnt..."

"But the lamp was on fire quietly..."

"without a trace of protest or complaint"

"The fun that lies in burning, women know best"

"We are the ones who have taught men what it means to burn"

"Men have been on fire, only after we have been charred"

"More than what the lover does for his love..."

"the woman drowns for him in the rivers of love"

"Had it not been for woman, where would love be?"

"Whom would you have fallen in love with..."

" And what would you have spoken about?"

"What would a fight achieve? Nothing would have been possible"

"If only you weren't beatiful; and were not young"

"Ever since have beheld this beautiful woman..."

"1 have loved, loved, and only loved"

"It's a lie that you have loved me"

"1 have instead held you captive in my tresses"

"You are the beauty; and am love"

"If it wasn't for you,

wouldn't be"

"So much is true then..."

"Neither of us is lesser than the other"

"If one is the poem, the other is the tune"

"But there are passions on both sides"

"We hold things against you; but we still love you"

"When have we found peace without you? we agree"

"One is stunned when one beholds her..."

"and loses himself even without seeing her"

"What dilemma is this for my life?"

"She has hidden her face in a veil"

"There was this lightning that have hidden in the veil"

"Or you'd have been ablaze too"

- Shall we begin then? - Please do.

Niloufer Bano, daughter of Sameerullah Khan...

...your wedding with Wasim Ahmed...

...son of Kaleem Ahmed...

...is being solemnised, with an agreed alimony of of 5 lakh Rupees.

I do. accept him as my husband.

Congratulations, sir!

Well, now bride-dear... Won't you open your eyes?

My God! What a beauty!

"The veil claims to hide a beauty unparalleled."

"Take a look then, if you don't believe it"

Beautiful!

That won't do.

Our hearts have known each other for years.

But our bodies will meet today.

There's only you and me here; me and you...

Let there be no barriers; let there only be love.

We're leaving for our honeymoon tomorrow. Where'd you like to go?

- Shall we go to Agra? - Agra? Anything special about it?

I'm madly in love with the Taj Mahal.

Do you love it, more than you love me, too?

Whenever see the Taj...

...it appears to me to be an angel draped in white.

Someone who prays for those in love.

Let me enjoy the princess of love for now.

There's a telegram, sir.

This is for Wasim; Please call Wasim over.

- Greetings, Mother. - Bless you, son.

I've been waiting for you, son. Here's a telegram for you.

- Who's it for? - It's for you.

- Fantastic! - What's up?

We've bagged the contract for building the hotel!

Wonderful! May God give you all the success!

Do you see how lucky our daughter-in-law is?

It's God's kindness!

What are you doing?! Someone might walk in!

Set me down! Please!

- Here you are then. - But what's up?

I've bagged the contract to build a 5-star hotel!

Really?

Ofcourse, it's thanks to Him.

wonder how many people had submitted their tenders for this.

But it was who bagged the contract.

You're really very lucky for me.

Will we start preparing for the tour now, or will we only make love?

A new job... a new wife and a brand new destination!

What a beautiful hotel!

There he is.

- Greetings, Mr Wasim. - Greetings.

I'm Tanvir and this is Mr Rahim.

Have you forgotten me?

- You reached in time, hope? - Yes. Thank you.

- This is my wife. - Greetings.

Are these are the plans for the hotel?

Yes. We want you at the office to discuss this.

Go to the room with the keys, Nilu. I'll join you soon.

"The setting is young..."

"and the air is mischievous"

"They beckon to us from afar..."

"Those romantic moods of spring"

"They have, however, spread like spilt colours..."

"waiting for someone"

"The waves lash the shores..."

"and buried are here a thousand stories of love"

- How do you find the city? - The sea is pretty nice.

"The thirst is quenched; yet unquenched... what thirst is this?"

"fulfillment is so near ... and yet, so far"

"These games of the sun and the the moon..."

"my loneliness and my distances..."

"These times to tell me a tale so familiar"

"Every moment was lost..."

"looking for another"

"Every moment of expectation... every moment of agony"

"Every moment passed..."

"leaving an imprint on the heart"

I've been busy with work; but have you done some shopping?

Well, okay. I'll take you out shopping today then.

Will it be shopping or will

have to wait again?

No waiting. I'll take you shopping at 6 today.

Lucky me!

Wait here, Nilu... I'll be back soon. In a minute actually, okay?

- Can get a bigger size of this? - Certainly.

Actually, want to give my wife a surprise-gift.

- How much is it worth? - About 400 Rupees.

Is that all? Note down my order then.

Your name?

Please have it packed. I'll pick it up later.

- What's keeping you so long? - Nothing... let's go.

- When are we going home? - Why? Already home-sick?

Our honeymoon is over. But when will your work get over?

The plans have been okayed.

have one final meeting tomorrow. So, we can leave the day-after.

Looks like brother is here!

- Brother! - How are you?!

I'm fine. And sister-in-law?!!

- My respects, Father. - Bless you, my son.

Bless you, son. We've been waiting for you.

Well, sister-in-law... we'd thought you'd come back, a fat lady!

So you'd have to widen the doors to the house, eh?

Make some tea for me... No sugar and milk.

How was your tour of Bombay, sister-in-law?

It was very nice.

We were afraid that Wasim would be busy and you'd be all alone.

Not at all. In fact, he took good care of me.

Will you come quickly and get my clothes out for me?

That was a nice way of complaining!

But, swear... didn't complain about you at all.

- was only hiding the truth. - What was there to hide anyway?!

Funny! had made all provisions for sight-seeing.

You even shopped to your heart's c ontent! What did you lack then?

A honeymoon, of course.

But can't get a contract to build a 5-star hotel everyday!

Very well... now about getting over your anger?

- Okay. Wake me up early tomorrow. - Why?

I've got to attend office from tomorrow.

Strange! Won't you even wish me good-bye, before you run away?

- Good-bye! - And when will you return?

I'll be home at exactly 5 this evening.

- Greetings, Young Master. - Greetings.

Sister-in-law! Where are you lost? Throw a card!

Here it is then!

That's it... won the game and you've lost. Count your points now.

- Is the game over? - Yes.

What are you thinking about anyway?

Nothing... isn't the clock moving ahead a bit slowly today?

Of course! You'd find all the watches of the world a bit slow today.

Go on and deal another hand.

- It's 5 p.m. already! - So what?

- He must be returning now. - Who must be returning now?

Ask Jumman to get some tea.

I've brought the tea, Young Madam.

I've brought the tea a second time, Young Madam.

I've brought the tea a fourth time, Madam.

I'm sorry for being late, darling.

Won't you forgive me, darling?

Forgive me now, will you?

Let me see the light coming from your eyes, darling.

Just look... how dark it is all around.

My God! could die for those beautiful eyes!

Don't flatter me

My God! The way you get angry!

You're having fun, aren't you? And

was dying out of waiting for you!

Do you know? Jumman has made tea six times for you!

Young madam... I've brought the tea for the seventh time now, Madam.

Do come in.

Who has punished you with bringing tea again and again?

It was the young Madam who ordered me to do it, sir.

And ask you take it away now.

Never mind her. Let it remain. I'll drink the tea.

This is no time for tea! We'll have dinner in another 30 minutes!

You get angry at my love; and

shower love on your anger!

- We'll be called for dinner soon! - There's still time for that.

Let's make good use of the time we have!

Listen...

At what will be it 5 p.m. for you today?

At 1.30 p.m. I'll be home for lunch today at 1.30...

My luck!

was always told that there's great fun in waiting for someone.

Can we have the table laid, Nikki?

It's been laid long back. Let your husband arrive.

It's already 1.30. He should be here now.

- This is not right, Mother. - What is that?

Brother must also care for his wife, though he's busy with his work.

Let him return today. I'll talk to him.

Is this the time for you to return?

Mother! I'd had some...

don't want to listen to anything!

- Go and apologise to your wife. - Apologise? What for?!

Weren't you expected at lunch today? -That's right.

Since you didn't turn up... she hasn't eaten, too.

My God! Will have to apologise to her for that?!

Of course!

Neither did Wasim turn up at 1.30, nor at 5 p.m.

Well?! Mother says I'll have to apologise to you!

But haven't said a word to anyone!

But won't people mind at home, when you don't eat anything?!

But at least hear me out!

You're an educated woman who understands everything.

One has to put in extra work to establish a new business.

And what does one have to do towards a new married life?

The slave has to keep on apologising.

- Then go ahead and apologise. - That's what I'm doing.

Good-bye.

Won't you even ask when I'll return?

- How will that help? - Are you still angry then?

Shall apologise then?

Would you like to go to the movies?

Very well.

I'll have tickets to the cinema sent with Ramzani this afternoon.

- Come to the office. - Shall we take Niki along?

We'll take her along some other day.

There will be only the two of us today.

The whole of the evening will belong to us.

- The whole evening? - That's right.

- Let's see a film first. - And then?

- Let's eat at a restaurant then. - And then?

- We go loafing after that. - And then?

- We return home after that. - And then?

After that, we make love.

That we will not do just now. You will go the office now.

And we will meet this evening. God keep you!

Well? Where's your boss?

It's time for the movies! Come out soon!

Do you know where your boss is?

- No, Madam. - Any message for me?

No, Madam. There's no message for you.

- Was my wife here? - Yes, sir.

She waited for an hour and left sometime ago.

Whereas Wasim's 5-star hotel is being built...

.my world is crumbling around me.

wish he knew how it felt to be at the receiving end of a broken promise.

I'm terribly sorry.

An overseas client arrived suddenly and had to go the hotel with him.

will even sleep today after I've finished my work.

- Shall serve the food? - No.

If eat, I'm bound to feel sleepy.

I've had something to eat anyway. So, you may go ahead and eat.

have a lot of work to finish.

So... are you prepared for the journey?

have had no problems at all.

It's the daughter-in-law who's doing all the packing.

Now that we are going to Karachi...

... think it's the handiwork of Nikki and Arshad.

My God! How's that, Father?

Here's a letter from your husband who says...

..."you don't leave your house every now and then"

Which is why have arranged for you to accompany my parents...

...on the holy pilgrimage of Mecca.

My God! That's fantastic!

It's all thanks to the Almighty that we can make the pilgrimage.

Which means that we will return only after five or six months.

But where are all of you going?

I'm taking my parents away with me to Karachi.

Oh come on! How can that be?

Of course! Ask your wife! She's made all the arrangements.

But then... you didn't tell me, did you?

But when are you at home?

- When are you leaving? - Tomorrow morning.

You're leaving me behind for your husband's house, aren't you?

Don't cry; We'll have you come down here very often.

Aren't you leaving? It's time for the flight and you're still here!

We're all ready. Only call your father downstairs.

- Father... - I'm here, too.

Come on... Let's go.

Sit here, Mother... Come on, Nikki.

Let's go, Wasim. Let's hurry.

With my mother-in-law, father-in-law and Nikki away...

... a strange silence descended on the house.

There was little difference between Wasim's presence and absence.

But could somehow spend my time waiting, thanks to these folks.

But that day, when was all alone, felt as if...

...inspite of the clock ticking away...

...my time had come to stand still.

Left alone in the house,

wandered here and there...

...looking for the house...

...that belongs to a woman after her marriage.

Whose foundation rests on the love her husband gives her.

Only my husband was entitled to my love.

But he was interested only in my body.

All my dreams were shattered.

As if my desires had been washed away in my tears.

"The desires of my heart... my tears have washed away"

"1 have loved And vet, am lonely"

"Life has turned into a thirst"

"The story of my love is unfulfilled"

"1 have loved; And vet, am lonely"

"My desires have flown with my tears"

"To think that this was the last of excesses..."

"1 bore every atrocity, in this belief"

"l am loyal; yet am lonely"

"1 have destroyed my identity..."

"but our distances remain"

"1 am his; but am lonely"”

"My feelings and aspirations... they've been washed away in tears"

Keep it up!

Wise women wait for their husbands in bed!

Well, darling... Have you gone to sleep?

Move away! You have had liquor!

Isn't the weather romantic and raining liquor, too?

suggest, you have a bit of booze, too.

swear, we'll have a great night!

Do not harass me!

have a splitting headache!

And it's your headache that I'm curing, darling.

Let me go! You can't have your way everyday!

Of course I'll have my way!

You'll have to give in, whenever feel like it!

The place a man visits only for his lust...

...is no home, but a whore's brothel!

This is All India Radio, Hyderabad.

Today is Thursday, the 18th of October, 1979.

It's 6.00 p.m. and our first session of broadcast begins.

The 11th of October?

- Greetings, Uncle. - Greetings, dear.

I'll take the tea to him today.

Many happy returns of the day.

And listen; let's forget everything about the past today.

I'll forget all that you said to me.

And you must forgive me for all that must've said to you.

And you must pardon me, for what said to you.

- You will forgive me, won't you? - A woman has no forgiveness...

She has love... only love.

- Won't you have the tea? - Of course, will have it.

But you must come here first and pour the tea for me.

By the way, Nilu... what are these flowers for?

It's my gift to you for this day.

- Gift? - That's right.

This is for you, from me.

And this is for me, from you.

Roses for both, from each other... what's all this about?

Don't you remember? You've forgotten, haven't you?

- Today's the 18th of October. - The 18th of October?

Take a look there.

So, that's how it is, eh?

Yes. That's how it is.

It's such a fortunate day, Nilu.

It was on this day that you came into this house...

...and lit up my life.

Stop weaving yarn! You didn't even remember the day!

There's nothing more to say after what you've said.

Look at the grand party we have this evening!

People will remember it for a long time to come!

Thank you.

Wonderful! The party for the wedding- anniversary outdoes even the wedding!

Do you see that cake? How romantic! It has two hearts.

But we can see only one heart around.

Mr Wasim hasn't perhaps returned as yet.

He's a prince, after all. The great Mr Wasim Ahmed!

That's okay. But he should've been here, when he has invited us over.

The Madam can't seem to concentrate on one thing today.

My God! What pains have you taken to don that make-up!

But of what use is that? Your husband hasn't yet come!

Greetings, Madam... And congratulations!

Mr Wasim has really gone to the limits!

Or why else would he leave such a charming and beautiful wife at home...

...and spend time in his cursed plywood-office?

What a shame!

He must be busy with some work.

Handling you is full-time work, too.

What could be more important than you?

- But please do sit down... - Sure, will, but...

...do keep this.

This is great! Mr Wasim has played a nice joke on us!

He has himself disappeared, after inviting us over.

And the poor soul that you are, you're still waiting.

And what are we to do? Play the drums?

He must be here at any moment. He called me up just now.

My naive little girl!

We've been hovering around for the last one hour.

But perhaps you alone must have heard the telephone ringing.

Can have some soda...

No, you shouldn't be crying.

There's no soft-drink at your table, is there?

Don't worry. I'd taken care of myself right from home.

Do sit down for a while...

So what if don't drink?

can talk to a beautiful woman.

But swear by God!

Had my wife been even half as beautiful as you are...

...it would have been a sin for me to cross the threshold of my house!

Excuse me... do think about the proposal of the magazine.

Who knows? It might interest you.

Where's your husband held up, Madam?

How would know?! Everyone is asking me the same question.

I'm tired of lying.

- It's already late for dinner. - Then have the tables laid.

But you had said that you would cut the cake first

cannot cut the wedding-cake all by myself.

- Have it sent inside. - Where are you going?

- Upstairs. - Why is that?

To cry!

Get me a soda, please.

hate the insult we have been handed out today.

ask all of you... are we paupers that we have come to feast here?

It's funny! The guests are here and the host is missing!

Do you see the respect you are getting?

The husband is not to be seen...

...and the wife has walked away, swinging her hips!

Only those who are fond of being humiliated...

...can have the food here.

- I'm going away! - You've spoken my heart, really.

It's not proper to even wait at a place where we are not welcome!

I'm leaving, too!

Let's go, say. Let's leave!

Is the party over so soon?

The guests walked out without eating anything.

- Why is that? - You didn't turn up...

...and the Madam went upstairs, after waiting long for you.

- Leaving the guests unattended? - Yes, sir.

What a shame!

How can the host go upstairs, when the house is brimming with guests?

What nonsense is this?

The guests walk away without food and you're cooling your heels here?!

You're the one who is late and yet...

...you're scolding me. What's my fault, after all?

You have insulted your husband!

You have ground to dust the honour of this house!

What a shame for guests to go away without having dinner!

Should have fed them with my own hands?

- You could've been present there! - was busy.

was busy mourning the first anniversary of my wedding.

Now look, Niloufer! I'm not used to taking such nonsense!

Neither am used to being treated like this!

What have got from you till today?

Hours of waiting? And tears of sorrow?

That is not true!

have loved you very deeply!

- Every night have... - That is not love!

Pulling a long face all the time is not love either!

Now listen; you will have to apologise to my friends!

- will never do that! - You will have to do it!

- That is my order! - refuse to obey the order!

- I'm your husband! - And I'm your wife!

- You're forgetting your limits! - You're forgetting your manners!

Go on! Why have you stopped? Why don't you hit your wife?

What can a beast like you do anyway?

Don't yell at me!

can raise my voice, too!

You ill-mannered, impertinent woman!

can even throw you out of the house!

Go ahead and have that satisfaction, too.

Is that how it is then?

In that case, divorce you...

- Talaq! Talaq! Talaq! - No!

- Talaq! - For God's sake, don't!

Talaq!

can still hear the cursed word ringing in my ears.

The picture of life, which was trying to paint with my love...

...was destroyed with the venom of divorce.

I'm sorry about it... but it has really be an injustice to you.

Didn't you bring anything when you walked out?

No, nothing.

I've walked out with nothing on my person.

-1 didn't even accept the alimony. - Why not?

When a man could even severe the sacred bonds of marriage...

... couldn't bring myself about to accept any money from him.

even pardoned them the payment of alimony.

But how will you, all alone...

Why don't you stay with your parents?

For a woman who has been thrown out of her husband's house, Mr Haider...

...no one ever offers the refuge of a house.

You must smile, even in the worst of times.

Do you understand that?

A woman can defy the male-dominated society, if she so wishes.

But not by crying.

But with lots of courage and a smile.

- What are you thinking about? - My hostel is here.

God protect you.

Is the pillow alone entitled to enjoy your beautiful body?

But have come to hate this body, Samina.

Surprising! And I...

can't live without a man.

Then why don't you get married?

Oh, come on! Who'd bother marriage?

When did really feel like getting married...

...my selfish father gave me a typewriter to work on.

That's it then.

I've been changing lovers, like the sheets of paper in this machine.

remember! There's a letter for you.

Is it from your boyfriend?

No. had applied for a job in a girls' school.

And have to appear for the interview tomorrow.

Please sit down, Miss Niloufer.

- Have you done M.A. in Sociology? - That's right.

Do you have any experience in teaching?

No, sir. was married, immediately after my education.

see. But what made you look for a job then?

- need the job now. - And where's your husband?

He has divorced me.

Well, all right. You may leave now.

She seems to be okay. And she's beautiful, too.

She's also a divorcee.

That's her personal problem. Why should we bother?

How can you talk like that?!

The parents of the little girls send their daughters here...

...s0 that their teacher helps them in moulding their lives.

When the teacher herself is going about unheeded...

...what is she going to teach the children?

What Mr Saif says is true.

I did all could.

But those petty-minded teachers just wouldn't listen to me.

They said that a divorcee couldn't teach in a girls' school.

They were right, too.

have no regrets.

But do! Anyway, let's forget the past.

Do you remember, had asked you to be the editor of my magazine?

I'm still waiting for you.

What are you thinking about? Just give me your consent.

- Greetings. - Greetings!

- Let's celebrate with sweets. - Celebrate what?

- I've found a job. - That's wonderful!

Congratulations! Where are you working then?

I'm editor of Mr Saif's magazine.

- Mr Saif's magazine? - Why? What's wrong?

Nothing is wrong...

...but just maintain a very professional relationship.

I'll do that. May leave now?

Who's going to eat all these sweets?

It's for your mother.

But atleast let me feed you some sweets too!

- The boss wants you inside. - Okay.

Did you send for me, sir?

Oh yes, did.

Keep it there.

Sit down.

must admit... you've made a great dummy for the magazine.

- Thank you... - But you mustn't work so hard.

You'd be exhausted!

The Almighty has crafted these beautiful hands, not for work...

...but to be loved!

Let me go! You're not in your senses!

I've lost my senses, ever since I've set my eyes on you, darling!

Wasim is a fool to lose such a lovely woman!

Believe me, darling... I'm not such a fool!

Atleast listen to me...

This is not done... What are you still crying?

- Where am crying? - Eh? Hold on then...

What is this then?

A star that has fallen away from the skies...

...or is it a pearl that has slipped away from the jeweller?

All was thinking about was that...

...had you not arrived in time, God knows what would have happened.

God had willed it for you to forget your glares in my office...

...and for me to meet you, under the pretext of returning it.

That's not how you should take it. Give me a smile.

And listen... you must always keep smiling, okay?

And you will not report for Saif's job from tomorrow.

There's a letter for you.

It's certainly from your boyfriend today!

It is! Isn't I1t?

Ask Rafiq to carry the story in 2-column width and show it to me.

- Greetings, Madam. - Greetings.

May come in?

I'm very thankful to you for the Appointment-letter.

My God! You do use cliches, don't you?

Extremely thankful indeed!

was going to give you the letter much earlier...

...when got to hear your story.

But was afraid that you'd misunderstand the gesture.

And you started working for Saif which really didn't like.

But you didn't tell me not to work there.

What right did have to do that?

But when things got out of hand,

couldn't take it anymore.

made up my mind then that

wouldn't let you suffer like this.

Never mind that. Will you please show me my work now?

You will do no work today.

- What will we do then? - We'll go to my place today.

What is this?

- That's Niloufer. - What?!

You find that funny, don't you? And why not?

But there's a secret behind that, too.

During our days at the University...

...in an attempt to impress you..

.when was doing a research on your likes and dislikes...

... got to know that you play the sitar.

started playing it, too.

But when got to know that you were married...

.--1 turned the sitar into a memento of your memories.

And started calling it Niloufer.

But look at the irony of the times.

One Niloufer does not recognise the other Niloufer today.

Never mind. Let me introduce you to this Niloufer once again.

"It has been my desire... to find my beloved"

"As luck would have it... you have met me"

"My heart has always yearned for a beloved"

"l must see what my destiny now gives me"

"Every friend have met so far has been disloyal"

"Let me see the sign of approval in your eyes..."

"I'll lay my heart at your feet... do give me your consent"

"I'd embrace sorrows, if were given yours"

"I've spent my life in loneliness"

"l even fear the scruples of love, sometimes"

"1 dread getting some more wounds"

"All friends have met have been unfaithful"

"That place, you left me at, and went away..."

"1 still stand there"

"l deserve a reward for my patience..."

"l do deserve for waiting"

"l desire, having a beloved"

"l must see what my destiny has in store for me"

"My friends, so far, have been unfaithful"

Where are you headed? Come and sit in the car.

I'll drop you.

Thank you, sir. But I'm now used to walking.

But you can do me the favour, can't you?

I'm glad met you...

can atleast apologise to you.

In fact, have been wanting to apologise from the time...

... have lost you.

But was so ashamed of myself...

...that let alone talking to you...

... couldn't even face you.

Time went by, somehow or the other...

...and began losing control on myself.

Ever since first met you...

... was obsessed about fulfilling two special dreams.

The first dream was that of getting married to you.

And the second had to do with becoming a very big man.

So, when God fulfilled one dream, by getting me married to you...

... got busy to fulfill the other one, too.

wished that any place that you set your feet on...

...be spread out with velvet till far and wide.

That there be a hundred servants to serve your every need.

But alas! The one for whom did everything...

...was lost to happiness.

What's the use of talking about that?

Nothing. Perhaps it will ease the burden on my heart.

Listen...

Will you have dinner with me tomorrow night?

That's not possible.

But will still wait for you.

At 8 p.m. tomorrow.

"Slowly and silently...

remember how shed tears"

"1 remember every moment of those romantic days"

"Should you tug at the veil in my hands..."

"l remember how you covered your face in the veil"

"l remember, how shed those tears"

"To give me a call, in that scorching hot sun..."

"l remember, how you had walked bare-footed on the terrace"

knew you would come over, Niloufer. But still, thanks for coming.

Look at things, Niloufer... they're just as you had left them.

- What are you celebrating today? - Today's the 18th of October.

Come to think of it, there's nothing special about all this.

was granted life, exactly 2 years ago, on this day...

...and was given death, just a year ago.

Life was when was married.

And death was when we were divorced.

That is what am celebrating.

Don't worry, Niloufer... won't ask you to blow out the candles.

They'll go out on their own.

You have forgiven me many times in the past, Niloufer.

Can't you forgive me once again...

...and return to your house?

Young Madam...

- My salutations, Madam. - Greetings.

How are you keeping?

I'm alive, merely because I'm not dead.

How are the rest of them?

What do tell you about them?

It was as if all the joy had flown from this house with you.

The Young Master is not bothered about his food or hours of rest.

All he does is to attend the office...

...and locks himself up in his room, when he returns at 5 p.m.

He has now even started drinking with me.

When admonished him, he said...

...what am going to do with my life anyway?

beg of you... please restore the happiness of this household.

Please return to this house.

No, uncle.

The crossroads of life on which find myself today...

...have no path that leads to this house.

You alone can suggest a way out, Qazi.

want to marry the woman

had divorced.

Your re-marriage isn't possible without the "halala".

- The "halala" ? - That's right.

There is only one way you can marry Niloufer again.

According to the Shariat and the Muslim laws...

...Niloufer will first have to marry another man.

She will have to spend a nocturnal night with him, as his wife.

And only if her second-husband willingly divorces her...

...and only after Niloufer has spent the days of grace...

..you can marry your divorced-wife once again.

But that's a very stringent punishment, sir.

Re-marriage of this nature can only be a punishment, son.

Islam has imposed conditions on divorce...

...so that people do not misuse the act.

Divorce is something you opt for only as a last-resort.

And not merely to throw your wife out of the house.

Thanks... Haven't you gone home?

met Wasim yesterday.

That's very nice... What did he have to say?

He said he was ashamed of himself for whatever has happened.

And?

And that he wants to start life afresh with me.

And what did you say?

Just that the cross-roads of life that find myself at today...

...has no path leading to his house.

I'm tired of swimming against the tide. desperately need an anchor.

The cross-roads you spoke about...

Do you find any path then, that leads to me?

We must never delay a good thing.

Here.. have some sweets.

The Idd is exactly eight days away.

Let's have the wedding immediately after that.

That's okay, but let me speak to my husband first.

What do you have to consult me for?

Let's do it, in the name of God.

- Congratulations then! - Congratulations!

After the festival, did you say? It's okay then.

- Festival's greetings! - To you, too.

What a sight! It's like yesterday and today coming together.

Give him a nice embrace, say.

You might not get this opportunity again.

- Happy festival to you, Saif. - How's it happy for me?

The festival is actually the happiest for him.

How is that?

Don't you know each other then? This is Mr Wasim!

He's Niloufer's ex-husband.

And this is Niloufer's future husband, Mr Afaque Haider.

- Why shouldn't congratulate you? - Why not?

May the festival be a very happy one for you.

I've done my bit!

...whether you invite me or not!

How can you talk like that?

You're a very lucky man.

That pearl that lost out of my foolishness...

...shall soon belong to you. Please accept my best wishes.

It's God's way of showing his magnanimity.

Niloufer Bano, daughter of Samiullah Khan...

Your wedding is being solemnised with Afaque Haider...

...with an agreed alimony of 25,000 Rupees...

Do you accept the marriage?

Yes. accept it.

- Greetings, Uncle. - Bless you.

So, young man... How are you keeping

I'm fine, thanks to your blessings.

- Who is this gentleman? - Don't you know him?!

- No. - He's Nawab Kalimullah's son.

The foreign returned Wasim Khan.

see! So this is Niloufer's ex-husband, eh?

- Congratulations, Mr Haider. - Thank you.

Actually, I'm pleasantly surprised to see you here.

have a small gift for your wife.

You'd better give it to her personally.

Thanks for the privilege.

- Where was the need for this? - Please accept it.

Go on.

What's wrong with the lights?

When two wrong wires are put together... the fuse blows.

That's what must have happened. I'll go and take a look.

Go outside and take a look at the fuse.

When you came home the other day, it made me sure...

...that you still love me.

This wedding is a very wise thing you have resorted to.

My heart and hearth, are both waiting for you.

Do come home soon... I'll await your return.

You seem to have misunderstood something.

Perhaps, have. But will still wait for you.

What you had said was right, Mister.

Two wrong wires plunged the place into darkness.

The moment the wrong wire was thrown out and...

...a hew wire fixed, the lights have returned.

You are happy, aren't you?

God-blessed indeed!

I've been crazy about this smile right from our college-days...

...about the lips that have been blessed with this radiant smile...

...about the face that is blessed with these beautiful lips...

...and the face that is blessed with such a great figure.

I've been crazy about the soul that has possessed this body.

My love for you is unparalleled, darling.

Where do you want to go for a honeymoon?

Any place that you feel like.

- Shall we go to Agra? - Agra?

Yes. That's because the Taj Mahal is the greatest symbol of love.

want us to go there and witness the splendour love has brought.

Because have loved you as much as Shahjahan loved Mumtaz.

Where's your mind wandering?

I'm serving breakfast!

We'll be right there, Mother!

- That's enough! - Have some more...

And here's some porridge for both of you.

Now wait a minute... Let me serve it for you.

I'm sorry, but couldn't resist the sweet!

- Your aunt has written to us. - Is everything okay?

No. She couldn't attend the marriage, because she's ill.

- You must visit her. - Yes. must visit her.

Shakila has been very helpful to me in times of need.

I must rush to her, now that she's not keeping well.

Didn't you have any of the sweet, dear?

I'll surely have some.

When do you want to leave, Mother?

That's what I'm wondering... How wiill go alone?

Why should you go alone? I'll accompany you, too.

- Will you leave her behind then?! - No. We'll take her along, too.

After we drop you at Pune, we'll spend a few days in Mumbai.

- What do you think? - That will do, son.

That's okay, isn't it?

Let's have our honeymoon in Mumbai, because of this.

Collect the keys from the reception; I'll settle his bill and join you.

- Do you have a booking? - Yes. We do have a booking.

Will you check which room they've booked?

This is the room you stayed in the last time, didn't you, Madam?

Do you remember?

Well, darling... What's wrong?

Can't we get another room?

What for?! Just take a look at the beautiful sights outside...

You can see the whole city from here.

And come with me... Let me give you a glimpse of heaven.

Look there... all you can see from here is water.

And look at that...

...the skies and the sea meeting like we have met.

How did you find the city of Bombay?

It's good. But wonder...

...how people even breathe in those milling crowds and sky-scrapers.

But who has the time to take a breath, darling?

Caught in the crowds of the buses and local-trains...

...man himself has turned into a machine.

I'd want the leisure of the small towns anyday, that already have.

Are you happy then? ... Really?

If could help it, wouldn't let you set foot on the ground.

- Where are you wandering again? - In your arms, of course!

My God! You look more beautiful than the blue seas.

Do you intend to kill people in Bombay with your looks?

Come closer.

Here am.

No evil eye can affect you now.

I'm actually a poor eater. But my father used to eat well.

You're a naughty guy!

- Didn't you know that earlier? -1 did.

But I've spared you.

The omelet has turned sweet!

Hey, Bashir!

What are you doing here, Haider?!

I'll be back in a minute.

Hasn't Mr Wasim come with you, Madam?

That was a nice gentleman.

"The same moment... the same situation..."

"the same breeze and the very same waves"

"The objectives change... yet the ways remain"

"Till as far as the eye saw..."

"it spotted those old signs"

"This is a tale so familiar"

"The mood is naughty and the breeze, so young"

Excuse me... but you had visited this hotel 2 years ago, didn't you?

- That's right. - Who's talking to you?

- What's the matter? - Nothing much, Madam.

Your husband had bought a surprise-gift for you the last time.

think he forgot to take it.

No, thank you... He has already paid for it.

Give that to me... I'm her personal-assistant.

Tell her that.

must say! The Taj is really very beautiful.

Actually, the sight of this Taj gives me an idea.

How about having our next honeymoon in Agra?

But when will our first honeymoon get over?

That's not going to end at all!

But your vacations are over.

Here's a telegram from your office. They want you back there.

Okay then... let's return.

We can catch up with the rest of our honeymoon at home!

Wake up, Mr Editor... The honeymoon is over!

You have to attend office today!

- can go a little later... - No way! Just wake up!

Now look... I'd suggest you hop into bed, too!

- That was a great kiss. - You're a naughty rascal!

Wake up... I'm not going to let you talk me into it...

You're behaving like the commander of an army!

- Even the army serves tea. - Take a look at the watch.

It's already 9 and you want bed-tea!

Come on... Move it!

- must have some tea... - Go on and have a bath!

Hey! What's this... A cold-water shower!

Please go on.

- God keep you. - God keep you!

- I've forgotten something. - What is that?

Go on now!

- At what time will you return? - I'll come over right now, Madam!

- Well, not now... - Then what do do now?

- You must attend office now. - As you wish.

I'll be back at 5 this evening.

Do be ready... we'll go out to the movies.

God go with you.

May the Lord protect you!

Haider's love had brought back the joy to my life.

had never imagined that I'd ever be so happy again.

It's a quarter to five... Wonderful!

The editor has arrived before time today!

I'm coming!

Just stop honking and come upstairs!

No, not upstairs... I'm terribly tired. You'd rather come down here.

You're crazy to be talking like that!

Now hurry up. It's already 5, and the show begins soon...

- But won't you let me change? - You're looking great anyway.

know better, okay? Just come over!

You'd wreak havoc, if you dress again!

- Very tired, aren't you? - Yes.

- What did you do today? - took out your photograph...

...150 times from the drawer...

...and kept it back a 149 times.

Eventually, put it in my pocket.

I wrote your name on a sheet of paper no less than a thousand times...

.and remembered you atleast a million times!

You had to get tired then... And let's drive now.

Won't you let me start it?

Drive the car, say!

- Listen, dear? - What is it, dear?

- What are you doing, dear? - I'm missing you, dear!

You can do that in office later.

- Will you do something for me? - Name it, dear!

I've forgotten the towel... Please give it to me.

It's in the cupboard.

Very well, dear... Is there nothing else to do?

Name it, dear... and this slave shall deliver!

Hurry up! Please!

I'm coming over, ain't I? You're getting worked up for...

- Hand me the towel! - Come outside and take it.

Had known how shameless you are, I'd never have married you!

Exactly, how shameless should

have been for you to marry me...

A letter from Wasim?!

"To Nilu, who means my life to me..."

"You must have now returned from your honeymoon"

"I'_m yearning_ for you in my loneliness"

"So get a divorce quickly and return to your home"

"You remember the night of your wedding, don't you?"

"When the lights suddenly went off?"

"l had told you then that my heart and hearth are awaiting you"

"1 had my nuptial night yesterday; my second nuptial night"

"Although was in Haider's arms,..."

"l don't know why happened to remember my first nuptial night"

"Destiny has played another joke on me"

"1 had my first honeymoon in Bombay"

"And had my second honeymoon there, too"

"That's not all. In fact, it's been the same hotel, the same room..."

"...and the same bed"

"For a moment thought as if I were in the same arms, too"

"ls the hold of memories so firm on us human-beings?"

"All the places in Bombay where

had sorely wanted Wasim to be..."

"...he wasn't there"

"And when wanted Haider with me, the second time..."

"l can't explain why, but Wasim seemed to be present, too"

"Much as try to shake-off my past..."

"...l find myself being swallowed by the waves of my memories"

"It's said that a woman can never forget her first-love"

"ls that true then?"

- What are you looking for? - My hankey... wonder where it is.

It's right here.. before your eyes. Take it.

You can't take care of anything!

Perhaps you're right.

couldn't take care of anything.

- I'm leaving for the office. - And how about breakfast?

Breakfast indeed!

Have you got the tickets?

It's you I'm talking to, Mr Haider.

What are you thinking about?

Nothing really... I'm taken up with a story.

Atleast finish your breakfast!

No... don't feel like it today. Good-bye.

Listen...

Will you come home or do

drop in at the office?

- Why? - Aren't we seeing a drama today?

Come straight to the theatre, in that case.

Very well.

- What is it now? - Aren't you forgetting something?

- 1 don't think so... -1 see!

Will have to remind you about this, too?

Greetings.

- How are you? - I'm fine, thanks to the Lord.

And how are you?

I'm just waiting for you to return to your house.

You've had enough of reading and writing!

What's up, darling? You've been upset for the last two days.

Nothing much. It's a story that...

What cursed story is this that is snatching you away from me?

The story is almost over... Only the climax remains.

Then tell it to me... might perhaps suggest a good climax.

Yes, will.

There's this boy and a girl who are madly in love with each other.

Even their date of wedding is fixed.

And suddenly, the boy, who is in reality in the army...

...is killed in war.

There's darkness and gloom in the girl's life.

And she is shattered.

- And then? - There's this other boy...

...who gradually enters her life.

There you are!

The moment they spot a lonely woman, the boys get into the act!

But this boy is not one of them.

He's silently been in love with her for ages.

In fact, he always wanted to see her happy in life.

And what happens then?

And this couple now think of getting married.

And just before they tie the knot...

...the girl discovers that her first-lover is very much alive.

That's interesting. What happens then?

It's this very "then?" where the story is stuck.

What do you think? Whom should the girl marry?

The first-lover? Or should it be the second?

Did the girl love the first boy very much?

- That she did. - And the boy loved her, too?

Obviously.

In which case, the girl must return to the first man.

What do you think of the climax?

- Any letter for me? - Of course, there is.

It has a great perfume...

Must be from an admirer of yours.

Who is it from?

It's a birthday greeting from Wasim.

- Whose birthday is it? - Mine.

But you never mentioned it to me.

Nobody ever celebrated it... So didn't remember.

Very well then... I'll celebrate your birthday.

In which case, I'll get a gift, too, won't 1?

Certainly! You will get a gift.

At what time were you born?

Mother used to say that

was born at 7 p.m.

At 7 p.m.,... Okay!

You will get your gift at 7 this evening!

In the meantime, please grant leave to Afaque Haider... Good-bye!

Good-bye!

"Where Wasim couldn't find time from his work..."

"...Haider can't find time from his love"

"Wasim had let time control him

"Whereas Haider has time on his hands"

That's wonderful, editor!

You could give lessons in punctuality.

You?!

Here is your birthday gift.

Birthday-gift?! What sort of a joke is this?!

Please come in.

It was you who had asked for this end to the story.

But I'm no story... I'm a fact, for you and me!

Niloufer... today is no day to be angry.

You must accept today even that which you don't like.

Please stop it here... My God!

How do explain this to you?!

You have misunderstood it all, Haider!

had misunderstood earlier... that you've forgotten Wasim.

But when read your diary...

---1 realised my mistake.

You could never really forget Wasim.

But that is not true, Haider!

That is true, Niloufer.

You married me only to fulfill the obligations of the Shariat.

And that's no mistake of yours.

Because a woman can never forget her first-love.

have no right to see a couple in love, suffer like this!

As far as I'm concerned...

...you're free to go with Wasim, even as per the Shariat.

release you, Niloufer.

Release me?! Who the hell are you to release me?!

haven't been a whore that you speak of releasing me!

Neither am a currency-note in your pocket...

...which you donate whenever you feel like it!

Atleast hear me out, Niloufer.

It is my lot to hear you out... because I'm a woman.

And women have listened to men for ages.

But you will have to hear me out today!

For a marriage that cannot be solemnised without my consent...

...why is not my opinion sought to annul it?!

What is the difference between you and Wasim, after all?

He gave me a divorce, as if it were an expletive.

And you hand it to me, as if it were a gift.

This man asserted his right, when he divorced me.

And you want to divorce me to prove your martyrdom, don't you?

In both the cases, it's the woman who is the loser!

It was a victory for men...

...and a defeat for womanhood.

mean it... I've been defeated, Haider!

Do not call me Niloufer!

Wasim uttered the word "talaq" thrice...

...and threw me out of the house.

And you intend to use the same three words...

...and expect me to return to that house?!

As if were a lifeless bed...

...which you could throw out, after you had lay on it!

Please stop it, Niloufer!

You have the right to give me a divorce, don't you?

Then why don't you do it?

Here am... weak and helpless!

...it was you.

But you have turned to be like the rest of them... a man, after all.

Who thinks a woman is ho human; she's a piece of property.

But I'm no piece of property, Mr Haider.

I'm a living human-being.

I'm no corpse...

...that the patriachal society keeps changing my graves for.

You can't ever release me, Mr Haider...

On the contrary, I'm the one who is leaving you!

Don't come any closer!

You're a man don't know... You're a total stranger for me!

realise that.

But have come to you, to beg your forgiveness, for my sins.

want to know why...

...you're punishing Haider for my selfishness?

have loved you for my own happiness.

got married to you for my own happiness.

And even lost you to serve a vested self-interest.

But Haider has loved you only for your happiness...

He married you for your own happiness.

And if he has thought of leaving you today, it's for your welfare.

Should you walk out on such a man...

...the Lord Almighty will never pardon you.

It's not him, but , who should be punished...

...so that no man ever misuses the Shariat to divorce his wife again.

And the idea of uttering the word "talaq" thrice...

...fills the man with the scare of God!

It's a curse to be a woman...

...who spends her life in the shadow of insecurity.

She never knows when her protector, her beloved, her husband...

...will humiliate her and throw her out on the streets.

O Lord... Is this how Your justice is?

That woman, who bears man in her womb...

...falls victim to his atrocities?

And will You only watch it all silently?

Show me the right path, O Lord... Show me the right path!

There's only one way out, Neelu.

And that is to value the solemnity of the institution of marriage.

Haider is your husband; and you're his wife.

You have no right to destroy the happiness of this household.

don't agree, Mr Wasim. Niloufer is not to be blamed at all.

If there is anyone to blame, it is me.

For had overlooked the fact that my wife is no present...

...that may gift her away to someone.

have been suspicious of my wife's love for me.

I don't even have the right to seek her forgiveness...

No, Haider. Even in this case, I'm the only one to blame.

That divorced Niloufer was a sin.

And, to try and snatch away another man's wife, for my own interests...

...was another sin committed.

have brought a bad name to both... to God, as well as the human race.

Grant man the wisdom, O Lord, that he does not humiliate woman.

Rid his heart of the word "divorce".

And instead of the word "divorce"...

...make man say the world "love" to her.

Amen

"Love... love... love!"