Original subtitles

"By the Guru's sacred command."

"Ash to body, fire to soul."

"Reverse every curse, every blow."

"My faith stands strong, Guru's power moves."

"Let this spell be sealed by the divine."

Manjiri!

Manjiri!

Manjiri!

You know, Aastha. There are

two kinds of people in this world.

One, those who keep crying over their problems.

And two, those who solve them.

No, Rajveer. There's a third kind, too.

The ones who run from every problem.

I'm not running away. I'm just being practical.

I'm not ready for this baby.

And you know, if dad finds out, you know what he'll do.

Oh, so now you're the helpless little boy?

If you needed permission,

you should've asked before falling in love

or before getting me pregnant.

I knew this would happen. All of you,

you're all the same.

First, you beg for the baby and then

the moment responsibility knocks, you disappear.

Aastha, relax. I have a doctor friend

in Delhi. We'll handle it,

okay? - No.

What do you mean, no? Do you get it?

No, Rajveer. We're done.

What do you mean, we're done?

Just leave me alone.

If I ask you to leave me alone,

will you dump me in the middle of a jungle?

Can't you see? The maps aren't working.

We've been driving in circles this whole time.

Great. Now you know how it feels,

when someone keeps you stuck in one place.

Hey, look there.

A signboard to Delhi.

Two routes.

The left one's a shortcut.

Let's take that.

Yeah, take the shortcut.

When you take shortcuts in life,

what difference does one more make, right?

You need to get to Delhi quickly.

And you can do without shortcuts, too.

Better to hear a song than your nonstop nonsense.

Yeah, sure. Ignore what matters and do everything else.

Why isn't this FM working?

Stop it, Rajveer.

My life's already a mess, and you're in the mood for a song?

Why are you so mad? I didn't force anything. I loved you.

Don't play the victim now.

Yeah, go on. Gaslight me some more. It was all my fault, right?

Aastha, stop it! - Rajveer, look there!

Aastha!

Rajveer!

Rajveer!

Aastha!

Rajveer!

Aastha!

Rajveer!

My name is

Mohan Thakur.

And this is my wife,

Kamini.

Don't worry, dear.

You're safe here now.

Take this. Drink some milk.

No, thank you.

Drink it, dear.

You'll feel better soon. - Hmm.

Thank you.

What were you doing alone in the jungle?

Aastha!

Dear, we

were on our way to the temple

and we found you unconscious by the roadside.

Where is Rajveer?

Rajveer?

Who is Rajveer?

There was no one else with you.

Looks like he ran off.

He was already looking for a way out.

Hey!

Are you pregnant?

Yes. How did you know?

Can something like this ever stay hidden from a woman?

Dear, you need to take care of yourself.

Don't wander around too much.

Good thing

we found you.

This is a jungle.

People don't stay out here

for long.

Why?

What's in this jungle?

Well, dear...

Later. Let her rest for now.

Yes. - Get some rest.

Thank you.

Have some water.

I don't know what she's been through.

But looking at her, it feels like

she's carrying a lot of pain inside.

She's learning to fight life just like us.

Hmm.

God only gives the hardest tests

to those who can bear them.

We should help that girl.

I hope she'll be fine.

Ever since we brought her here,

I'm scared. What if something happens to her?

Who knows what fate has written for her.

They say, no one can outrun destiny.

But

that doesn't mean we stop trying.

You're right.

I was just worried.

Let it be.

Whatever God wills.

But

give her saffron milk before bed.

She'll feel better.

Aastha!

Aastha!

Who are you?

I'm the owner of this house. But who are you?

Moksha. - Huh?

Don't trouble her.

He's our grandson. Quite the little menace.

Moksha,

this is Aastha. Say hello.

Hello, Aastha. I’m Moksha.

Hi, Moksha.

Does he live with you?

No. I live in America.

Oh.

My son and daughter-in-law live there.

Sometimes they

send him here.

This time, he's come after five years.

Once the vacation is over,

he'll go back.

And Moksha. - Yes, grandpa.

Don't trouble Aastha, okay?

Or I won't bring you anything from the market.

Understood?

Okay, grandpa. Can I play now?

Yes. Listen,

don't cross that big gate. And never go alone.

Got it?

Yes, grandpa. Don't worry.

Go on.

Hey, be careful. - Be careful, dear.

He's very cute.

And very naughty.

That's how kids are at this age.

You'll know soon enough.

Ow! - What happened?

Ow!

Oh no! She's hurt.

Oh no! - Please

get that box.

It's nothing. It'll be fine.

How will it be fine? It needs treatment.

Bring it quickly.

No, aunt and uncle. It'll be okay.

And don't worry.

I'm already causing you enough trouble.

What trouble?

You're like a daughter to me.

Besides, helping someone heal is always a blessing.

Aastha. - Yes?

I'm going to the city. Do you need anything?

No, uncle. Thank you. - Okay.

Take care.

The bandages are finished. Bring some. - I will.

Are you looking for this? - Yes.

It was lying in the jungle with you.

If you need to call someone,

you can use my phone.

I don't need it right now.

But if I do, I'll ask you.

Dear, at least tell your family that you're here.

Actually...

My parents are no more.

And the one I wanted to call,

he left me.

No matter. We're here.

And dear, if you ever want to share something,

you can talk to me. Understood?

Huh? - Hmm.

Get some rest.

These plants are beautiful.

Hey, Aastha!

I planted all of them myself.

How are you feeling now?

I'm okay.

Just a little weak.

Don't worry. I've added fertilizer.

Soon, a beautiful flower will bloom.

What?

I'm talking about this wilted plant.

Soon, it'll bloom beautifully.

What was that boy's name?

Rajveer. You're missing Rajveer.

I'm not missing him.

I'm angry.

My parents left me.

I learned to handle myself. I thought I didn't need anyone.

If love wasn't meant for me, I didn't need it anyway.

And then Rajveer walked into my life.

Hi.

Sorry, but do I know you?

I was observing you.

You were so lost in your book,

your coffee went cold and you didn't take a single sip.

That's not observing. That's stalking.

By the way, in the novel you're reading,

the hero meets the heroine the same way.

Oh, great. If it happens in a novel, it's romantic.

In real life, it's stalking. Fair enough.

Have you read the book?

Of course. Twice.

Twice?

Didn't get it the first time?

Are you always this rude or is today special?

And are you always flirting with girls

or is today special?

Today’s special. Because you're special.

Thank you.

Listen... - Rajveer.

Okay, listen, Rajveer. I'm not in the mood for love.

And I don't have time for pointless games either.

So please, this counter is closed.

Try your luck somewhere else. Thank you.

And what if I say

I'm not here for love or games?

Then what are you here for? - Friendship.

Friendship? - Hmm.

You don't even know my name.

Well, there are two coffees here.

We can have one and talk.

You'll know my name. And we can talk properly.

And why do you think

I'm interested?

Well, you've been sitting here talking

to me this whole time.

You didn't walk away.

And the coffee you ordered,

you didn't throw it in my face.

So I'm guessing, you're at least a little interested.

Well, I liked that.

I’m Aastha.

Rajveer. - Oh!

Come on.

Hi.

"I'd love you without end, live as the heartbeat in your heart."

"If you're away, I burn inside. Oh, beloved..."

"This is the prayer I make to God, only you are what I seek."

"This love is real, no make-believe. Oh, beloved..."

"For you, I'd cross a river of fire."

"For you, I'd cross a river of fire."

"Yes, for your love, I'd go beyond all limits."

"Yes, for your love, I'd go beyond all limits."

"Yes, for your love, I'd go beyond all limits."

"You are my love, you are my life. You are my world, my only desire."

"For you alone, I bow my head. Yes, for you, I'd die."

"You are my love, you are my life. You are my world, my only desire."

"For you alone, I bow my head. Yes, for you, I'd die."

"For you, I'd bow before the heavens."

"For you, I'd defy the heavens too."

"For you, I placed my prayers with God."

"I asked for no paradise but you."

"You're the only reason my heart still lives."

"I'd leave the world behind just to make you mine."

"Yes, for your love, I'd go beyond all limits."

"Yes, for your love, I'd go beyond all limits."

"Yes, for your love, I'd go beyond all limits."

"You are my love, you are my life. You are my world, my only desire."

"For you alone, I bow my head. Yes, for you, I'd die."

"Yes, for your love, I'd go beyond all limits."

"Yes, for your love, I'd go beyond all limits."

Maybe I was one of those lucky people,

the kind who find true love.

And then, all my dreams were shattered.

Dear,

when life closes one door,

it opens another.

Aunt, honestly, I've lost all hope.

I just want to get better soon. Go back to Delhi

and focus on my career.

Hey, that's even better.

You need to build a life for yourself and this child.

Aastha!

Dear? Aastha.

Yes. Did you say something?

I...

Yes, I did. Dinner is ready. Come inside.

So, dear, how was your day?

It was great, grandpa.

I learned two things today.

Two things? What are they?

First is eating too much chocolate

ruins your teeth.

Oh wow. That's wonderful. And the second?

The second is brushing your teeth

makes them healthy again.

From now on, I'll eat lots of chocolate

and then brush my teeth.

Naughty boy.

No more chocolate for you. You'll eat bread instead.

What’s wrong, Aastha? Do you need something?

Hello?

Yes, well... Sorry, I...

I suddenly zoned out.

Take care of yourself, dear.

Is something troubling you?

No.

It's not a thought...

It's a face. - A face?

Whose face?

When Rajveer and I were coming back,

there was a woman standing in the middle of the road.

Then? What happened next?

I remember

Rajveer and I were arguing, he was driving

and suddenly, that woman

appeared right in front of the car.

I turned the steering wheel to save her.

And then we crashed.

Today, I can sense her

around me. I feel like she's still here.

Don't worry, dear.

You're safe in this house.

Finish your meal. Come on.

Oh no!

The power goes out here often.

I'll light a candle.

Hey!

What happened? - She's over there.

That woman is over there.

Woman?

There's no one there, dear.

No one's there, dear.

That's enough, dear.

Your mind is playing tricks on you.

Calm down.

I told you, you're safe here.

"Sanskrit Chants"

"Sanskrit Chants"

Dear,

tie this around your wrist.

It'll keep evil spirits away.

Wear it.

Here, dear. Have some fruit.

Thank you, aunt.

Uncle,

I wanted to tell you something.

I can still feel

that woman around me.

Dear,

well,

I didn't want you to hear Manjiri's story.

But now, it's time to tell you

the story.

Manjiri?

You mean

the woman I keep seeing?

Years ago, there was a woman in this village named Manjiri.

She was overjoyed when she learned

she was pregnant.

But all her happiness died

the day she gave birth to a baby girl.

In that village, having a daughter was treated like a curse.

The villagers burned Manjiri

and her newborn alive.

She screamed. She cried for help.

She begged them to save her.

But no one stepped forward.

Before dying

Manjiri cursed the villagers.

She swore no child would ever be born in this village again.

No one knows

where she takes the babies.

No one ever returned.

Dear,

as a mother,

I know how terrifying this story must feel to you.

And how it could affect your child.

That's why I didn't want you to hear any of this.

You mean...

So the woman I keep seeing...

She isn't just in my head?

But dear,

nothing will happen to you here.

You are completely safe here.

No, uncle. But I need to leave soon.

It's very important for me to get to Delhi.

What are you saying?

You said your parents are gone.

Then? And Rajveer,

he left you and ran away. What will you do there alone?

Well...

I...

I want an abortion.

What!

Are you serious?

Yes, aunt. I'm serious.

Ever since this child came into my life has been all trouble.

The day I found out, I fought with Rajveer and he left me.

All my life,

I blamed my parents for how I grew up. I don't want

my child to hate me the same way.

Because I can give this child a life

but not a good one.

Listen, dear.

This is your life.

We can only guide you.

But dear,

if this child is coming into the world,

maybe it's God's will and yours too. Then what?

And who told you

your life can't still turn around?

What am I supposed to do then?

Leave this child at an orphanage like my parents did to me?

What do I do?

If that's your fear, then give the child to us.

We'll raise this baby.

What are you saying?

What's wrong with that, dear?

By aborting this child,

you're dragging all of us into sin.

Why? Don't you trust us?

No, aunt. That's not it.

Honestly, I trust both of you more than I trust myself.

But won't this become a problem for you?

What problem, dear?

In a few days, Moksha will go back.

And we'll be alone again.

If this child stays with us

he'll give us a reason to live.

And our old age

will pass with smiles.

Yes. And later,

whenever you want to see him,

you can come anytime.

Yeah. - And

if you ever wish

you can take him back with you.

Yes.

Because the child is yours. And so is your life.

The final decision will always be yours.

Aastha!

Aastha!

Aastha!

Aastha!

I scared Aastha!

I scared her! I scared her!

You've become very naughty these days.

I'll tell grandpa today.

So what? Tell him.

Grandpa says, I'm allowed to be naughty sometimes.

Really?

I'll catch you next time.

Next time? What next time?

You still can't catch me.

Okay.

So you accept the bet?

Two big chocolates.

Done.

I caught you!

Catch me first!

Hey, stop!

Moksha, stop!

Grandpa!

Grandpa!

Moksha, what happened? - Moksha!

Hey! - What happened?

No, nothing will happen to you, dear.

Look, grandpa is here. - Oh, grandpa!

He won't let anything happen to you. Nothing will happen to you.

Promise. - Yes.

Promise, dear.

Promise, my child.

Now stop crying, okay?

Come on, no more tears.

I'll get you a big chocolate and lots of toys.

Okay? - Really?

Yes.

Will you show me magic, too?

Yes, dear.

I'll show you magic, too.

I'll show you magic. I'll show you magic, too, my child.

Come on.

Let's go. Very good.

Hey, aunt! - Yes?

I'm so sorry. Moksha and I were playing, and suddenly...

It's okay, dear. Sounds just like Moksha's grandfather.

If anything happens to him,

he turns the whole house upside down.

Oh! I need to get to the kitchen.

Aunt, this smells amazing.

What are you making?

I made this for you. singori.

Here. Taste it and tell me how it is.

Time is strange, isn't it?

When I'm with you,

ten hours feel like ten minutes.

And when I'm at work,

ten minutes feel like ten hours.

What happened?

Enough with the philosophy.

Did you talk to your dad about us?

I will. What's the rush?

There you go again.

One could learn how to make excuses from you.

Excuse me, ma'am?

Someone should learn from you how to taunt me so well.

I'm doing a PhD in psychology but I can't even read your mind.

You never will if you keep acting like this.

Rajveer, we've been together for months.

We fight all the time. What's going to happen to us?

Whatever happens will be for the best.

We'll deal with it when it comes.

There. See? You'll never take me seriously.

Aastha, there are two kinds of people in this world.

One, those who think before they act.

and those who act first and think later.

Forget all that.

Look at this. I ordered singori from Uttarakhand.

It's my favourite. Want some?

Hmm.

Aastha.

What happened?

Would you really leave me and go?

Hey!

"I'd love you without end..."

Don't say that.

I'll never leave you.

"If you're away, I burn inside.

"Oh beloved..."

"This is the prayer I make to God, only you are what I seek."

"This love is real, no make-believe. Oh, beloved..."

Come on, have some singori.

"For you, I'd cross a river of fire."

Nice, isn't it?

Hmm.

I love you.

"I'd cross a river of fire."

What happened? What are you thinking about?

I keep thinking,

no matter how far I run,

my past always catches up with me.

Dear,

don't be scared of memories.

Let them pass.

The more you try to bury it,

the more those memories will haunt you.

Everything will fall into place on its own.

Here, eat.

Aastha,

do you know magic?

What? - Magic.

No.

That's okay. Come with me.

I'll show you magic. Come on.

Okay.

We're here. Come with me.

But where are you taking me?

I told you, I'll show you magic.

Tell me something.

Do you always do everything grandpa says?

Everything except one thing.

And what's that?

Moksha, I told you

not to do this.

You were going to show me magic.

Oh, yes, I was. Come with me.

Hmm.

What are you doing?

Magic.

Nothing's happening.

Wait.

Look, it's coming. See? Magic.

That's not magic. It's a trick.

How do I know that's the same paper you threw?

One second.

I'll show you real magic.

Hey! Hold on.

Look, it's coming.

See? Magic.

Let me try once. - Hmm.

It's not coming.

Who is it? Leave my hand. - Aastha, what happened?

Let go of my hand!

Aastha!

Aastha! - Leave my hand!

What happened? Aastha.

Leave my hand! - Aastha!

Aastha!

What are you doing?

Moksha. - Yes, grandpa.

I told you not to do this.

Hmm.

Didn't I? - Yes.

Then why did you? - Sorry, grandpa.

Let's go.

Come, Aastha.

Hot breakfast is ready for you.

Come, sit down.

How are you feeling now?

I'm feeling better.

Have breakfast. - Yes.

This is really good.

You liked it? - Yes.

Aunt,

I'm not used to food this good.

You've got magic in your hands.

The magic isn't in my hands. It's in uncle's hands.

He made breakfast today. Especially for you.

Ta-da!

Here comes the magician uncle.

There's magic in my hands.

And now, I present magic juice.

Drink this

and you'll feel better. Here you go.

Uncle, I had no idea, you were such a great cook.

Hey, didn't you tell her?

Alright then.

Tomorrow, I'll make you Uttarakhand's special dish,

mandve ki roti and dubuk.

The first time she ate dubuk,

she started crying. Because it was too spicy.

But later she said it was delicious.

Now eat your breakfast. Be happy. Be healthy.

And be strong.

Please eat.

This is a Panchang I made myself.

Panchang? - A calendar.

Interesting.

By the way, that reminds me,

where is Moksha?

That's a tough question.

Look.

Moksha!

That's it. It's only a matter of days now.

I don't know,

how to thank all of you.

You've given me a new life.

I can never repay your kindness.

Dear,

you have no idea what a blessing you are to us.

You're the one giving us a new life.

Forget all that. Do you remember what I told you?

Be happy. Be healthy. And be strong.

Hmm.

Out!

Hm-uh!

Yay! Six!

The ball went inside. What do we do now?

Let's get it.

But grandpa told us not to go there.

Moksha, I told you

not to do this.

Let's get the ball.

Come on.

Here's the key.

Open the lock.

Be careful.

Hey, look. It's me.

Look.

Show me.

Is that you? - Yes.

Is she your mother?

No, I don't know her. She's not my mother.

Aastha!

Let's go! Let's go!

Aastha!

Come on, dear.

Uncle, I'm really sorry.

Moksha's ball went inside.

That's why we went in there.

Nothing else. - It's alright, dear.

Do you want to say something?

Yes.

I wanted to say...

Living with all of you,

made me realise

the true value of having someone in your life.

So I've decided,

I want to start over by accepting him.

That's wonderful, dear.

Thank you, uncle. I was thinking

of leaving for Delhi today.

Will you drop me off at the bus stop?

Dear,

how will you manage there all alone?

Just have the baby first.

You can leave after that.

No, uncle. I won't be alone there.

My friends are at the hostel.

They'll look after me.

I truly loved staying with all of you.

Whenever I think about the other side of the coin,

it feels like

I need to learn to stand on my own feet.

I have to start from today.

And I don't want to be a burden on you for too long.

Alright, dear.

I'll drop you there myself.

After I finish my work.

Now tell me,

when do you want to leave for Delhi?

After you finish your work.

Very good.

I know you must have a lot of questions in your mind.

It's no coincidence that you came here.

The God of Death has chosen you this time.

The God of Death has chosen you.

"Sanskrit Chants"

"Sanskrit Chants"

"Sanskrit Chants"

Hail the Maharaj!

Sit. - Bless me.

Sit.

Hello, Maharaj.

Bless you.

Maharaj,

every joy in our family

feels doubled with your blessings.

That's why

we've come to see you today.

I do nothing.

Our fate is written by Him alone.

That may be true, Maharaj.

But not everyone is blessed

like you are.

This is our son, Nakul.

And this is his wife, Sadhana.

Greet him.

They came from abroad yesterday to meet you.

Hmm.

Greet him.

Hello, Maharaj.

Hmm.

We are here, Maharaj,

because our daughter-in-law...

She is pregnant.

Maharaj, how did you know that?

Nothing is hidden from the Maharaj. Hail the Maharaj!

Maharaj,

we need your blessings for the bright future

of this child.

My blessings cannot change his fate.

Excuse me.

Maharaj,

what do you want to say?

This child will be the last heir of your lineage.

What is Maharaj trying to say?

Maharaj, I don't understand any of this.

"Sanskrit Chants"

As far as I can see, your grandson

will be born under Kaal Sarpa Yog.

Whoever is born under this curse

brings destruction with them.

The Death follows over their head.

Not only for themselves

but for the entire family.

The child's life will always be at risk.

Every five years, because of Kaal Sarpa Yog,

death will come for him like doom itself.

"Sanskrit Chants"

Not just him, his parents too,

won't escape the effects of this curse.

"Sanskrit Chants"

Dad, this is too much.

He's just saying anything. And you're believing him?

This is all blind superstition.

Not blind superstition. This is destiny.

Maharaj, he's just a child.

Whatever you fail to understand,

you call it blind superstition. That is your foolishness.

I don't believe this.

It rains.

The sun rises every morning.

And after it sets,

the moon rises.

The nine planets move

without colliding.

You look for logic

in everything, then twist it to suit yourself.

That is your ignorance.

Dad, I won't waste my time on this.

I don't believe in frauds like him.

Let's leave.

Son... Let's go.

Yes, let's go! - You fool. Whenever the full moon rises,

the darkest night will follow.

And untimely death will take him away.

Come, dad. Come! - Maharaj, forgive him.

I... - Let's go.

Mistakes can be corrected. Planetary curses cannot.

Hail Lord Ganesha.

Hail Lord Ganesha.

Hail Lord Ganesha.

Hail Lord Ganesha.

Hail Lord Ganesha.

Nakul. - Hey, mom!

How are you, son? - I'm fine. Let me speak to dad.

Make it quick.

Yes, it's here.

Here. Nakul wants to speak with you.

Huh?

Hello, son. Nakul. - Greetings, dad.

Bless you, son.

It's a boy! You've become a grandfather.

Congratulations. - What!

It's a boy. You've become a grandmother.

I've become a grandfather.

Hey, give it to me.

Nakul, how is my grandson?

He's fine.

Is your wife doing well?

Give it to me. Give it to me. Hold on. - Hey!

Ask him when he's coming. - Hey, son,

when will I get to see my grandson?

In the next two or three months, dad.

Three... Three months?

Hurry up. - How are we supposed to wait three months, son?

Come soon. We'll be waiting.

Yes, sure.

Take care, son.

Bye, dad. - Thank you.

Thank you, God. Thank you for blessing me

with so much joy.

But our happiness

was short-lived.

Because when my son and daughter-in-law

were driving to meet me,

they met with a terrible accident.

Both of them died.

And it was a full moon night.

"Sanskrit Chants"

"Sanskrit Chants"

Maharaj,

everything you said came true.

Our son and daughter-in-law,

both returned to God.

But I will not

let anything happen to this child.

Help me, Maharaj.

Save my lineage from ending.

There must be a way.

I beg you.

There is a way.

But it is very difficult.

Not impossible.

Will you be able to do

the Death ritual?

I am ready to do anything

to save my lineage.

Just give the word. I will do it.

Then come with me.

I will teach you the Death ritual.

Black magic and exorcism.

Exorcism?

Hail the Maharaj!

"Sanskrit Chants"

On the night of the full moon,

you must let the devil enter your body.

In return, your grandson will gain

five more years of life.

Five times in all till twenty-five years.

Once every five years,

you must offer a sacrifice to God of Death

through the Death ritual.

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She ran away.

She may run

but she can't escape.

"Sanskrit Chants"

"Sanskrit Chants"

"Sanskrit Chants"

"Sanskrit Chants"

To save Moksha,

I can send anyone to their salvation.

The girl who came here before did not come by chance.

Just like you did not come here by chance.

This is destiny.

And the full moon night is near.

You are the vessel.

This time

you will be the vessel.

So tell me.

What must you do?

The Death ritual.

I won't go anywhere until your work is done.

Moksha's life is worth more than mine.

The God of Death must be appeased with an offering.

Very good.

It's only

a matter of days now.

Never forget this. Everything will be fine.

"I'd love you without end, live as the heartbeat in your heart."

"If you're away, I burn inside. Oh, beloved..."

"This is the prayer I make to God, only you are what I seek."

"This love is real, no make-believe. Oh, beloved..."

"For you, I'd cross a river of fire."

"For you, I'd cross a river of fire."

Aastha, I’m sorry.

I know my apology means nothing now.

But believe me.

After the accident, I opened my eyes in the hospital.

The moment I recovered, I started looking for you.

I even went to the police but they didn't help me.

But I didn't give up.

And today, I'm standing right in front of you.

Aastha,

being away from you all these days

made me realise how important you are to me.

I've told dad everything.

He was angry at first but now he's agreed.

Aastha,

I can't imagine my life without you.

I love you, Aastha.

"You are my love, you are my life."

I love you.

"You are my world, my only desire. For you alone, I bow my head."

"Yes, for you, I'd die."

Come on.

That's enough now.

Let's go home.

"For you alone, I bow my head."

Let's build a life you always dreamed of.

Dear,

it's not right to travel during such a phase.

Yes, Rajveer. Aunt is right.

It's too risky to travel right now.

So let's leave after the delivery.

Yes, dear. What's the rush?

You've only just arrived.

Stay a little longer.

Give us a few days to look after you.

Uncle is right, Rajveer.

I forgot to introduce you.

This is Uncle Mohan.

This is Aunt Kamini.

And this is their grandson, Moksha.

Hello, aunt. - Hello.

Hello, uncle. - Hello, dear.

Rajveer, they have taken care of me all these months.

I owe them so much.

They cared for me like their own daughter.

We haven't done anything, dear. We were only instruments.

It was all God's grace.

Come.

Come inside. - Come.

Come on.

Alright.

I'll stay here until the delivery.

Uh...

Uncle and aunt,

I don't want to be forward,

but can I stay here with Aastha?

Why even ask, dear? This is your home.

Stay as long as you like. Why hesitate?

Come inside.

Come, dear. - Hmm.

Shall we go? - Let's go.

You know, I missed you so much, Aastha.

When you weren't with me,

I was terrified.

But the moment I started looking for you

I found a new strength inside me.

You won't believe how I convinced dad.

When I went to tell him about us, he said to me directly.

'That girl is no longer with you.'

'Forget her and join the business.'

For the first time in my life.

I stood against his decision for the very first time.

Still, he said.

'Son,'

'neither you have a job nor are you financially secure.'

'How will you handle such a huge responsibility?'

Do you know what I did then?

I showed him this letter.

Some time ago, I applied for a Psychology Professor position

at the University of Toronto.

And guess what?

I got the job...

I got the job.

Now I'm ready for every responsibility.

For you

and for our unborn child.

Manjiri!

The view you wake up to every morning here...

Come on, come on, have breakfast.

I'll serve you both on the same plate. Sharing one plate

only brings hearts closer.

Absolutely.

Here, take this.

Thank you. Thank you so much.

Take this.

That's enough.

One bread. - Hmm.

This is really good.

Hmm.

This is a Panchang.

Uncle made it himself.

What does it do?

It tells us about the star sign.

It gives the timings of sunrise

and sunset.

It also tells us about the moon's movement

and reveals the rhythm of the universe.

Interesting.

I've heard a lot about Uttarakhand

and its rituals.

You’re right.

You'll see for yourself soon.

Once upon a time, there was a

a king... - Hi, champ!

Hello.

I heard you live in America.

Yes, you heard right.

Where do you live in America?

I don't know, but I know I live in America.

I see.

Have you seen the Statue of Liberty?

Why are you grilling me, uncle?

Is this a geography test now?

Are you a chef?

Hmm.

You grill really well.

Well, I'm pretty good at feeding people, too.

But it's okay.

If I'm bothering you, I'll leave.

No, no, uncle. You misunderstood me.

My grandfather says, you should joke

around once in a while.

Is that so?

What else does your grandfather say?

He says making a child happy is a noble deed.

Here, take this. Um-hm.

Hmm.

So, I made the child happy.

Do you know what my grandfather says?

I don't know.

My grandfather says two friends

share secrets.

Are you my friend?

Then let's be friends. Will you be my friend?

Grandfather says we should be friends. Hmm.

Yay! Best friends. - Hmm.

Come on. I'll tell you my secret first.

Hmm. - Then you tell me yours.

Okay? - Okay.

When I was a kid, - Yes?

I hated doing homework.

I hate it too.

Same here. - Yes!

Do you know what I used to do? - What?

I used to give my lunchbox to my friend

and he would do my homework.

Now it's your turn. Tell me your secret.

I don't have any secrets.

Oh. No secrets at all?

Um-hm. - How is it possible?

Then what's this?

Hey, that's me.

And this is your mother.

No. I don't know her.

Then where did you get this photo?

Aastha and I found it.

Oh! Where did you find it?

It's a secret, huh?

But it's grandpa's secret.

Hmm. But a secret is a secret.

Hmm.

By the way, I have another chocolate.

I was thinking of eating it myself. - Give it to me.

First, the secret, then the chocolate.

Actually, it's not really a secret.

But grandpa says no matter what happens,

never go into that room.

Here.

Rajveer!

Moksha, what happened?

May the mighty protector defeat the demon!

May the demon be destroyed!

'A child's life will always remain in danger.'

'Every five years, because of Kaal Sarpa Yog,'

'death will come for him like doom itself.'

Uncle, he doesn't need a thread but a doctor.

I'll get some milk for Moksha.

He’ll be fine soon.

Dear,

people in the village solve small problems

through ritual like exorcism.

"By the Guru's sacred command."

Sometimes, where medicine fails,

prayers succeed.

What do you mean?

I mean, I prayed to God for Moksha's recovery.

Do you believe in God?

Of course. Do you think

a world this vast runs on humans alone?

No, it doesn't.

But sometimes

what if people think differently

and make things happen their own way?

What do you mean?

I mean,

exorcism or black magic.

Exorcism is nothing but blind superstition.

And black magic?

Black magic.

I've heard quite a lot about it. I've read about them in books

but never seen them myself.

And if someone uses it on you someday,

what will you do then?

I have a cure. - A cure?

Yes. The Gyan Mudra.

With the Gyan Mudra, your mind can never be controlled by anyone.

How? Do you know how to do it?

I've never had the chance. But

if I ever do, I surely will.

Wow, aunt! Look at us.

No idea how we ended up on this topic.

Rajveer!

'Actually, it's not really a secret.'

'But grandpa says no matter what happens,'

'never go into that room.'

Rajveer,

Moksha is calling you.

Hi, champ.

Hello, hi.

Feeling better now?

Yes, a little better.

A little better won't do. I can make you completely fine.

How? Are you a doctor?

No, we're best friends.

Remember? Huh?

Hmm.

What are you making?

A butterfly.

Oh, butterfly? - Hmm.

Butterflies are my favorite.

You know, when I was a kid,

my mother used to tell me stories about butterflies.

Want to hear one?

Yes. - Sure?

Yes, but make sure it's a good one.

I'll tell you the best one. Listen, then.

There was once a boy. Every day he went to the garden

and catch butterflies. What did he catch? - A butterfly!

Yes, he would pluck the wings of butterflies.

Hmm.

Slowly, he made a wooden bird.

Hmm.

And he stuck the butterfly wings onto it.

Hmm.

He thought the bird would fly

with butterfly wings.

Hmm.

The bird looked beautiful.

It had red, orange, green,

every colour.

And was there a blue one, too?

Yes, a blue, green, and the yellow one, too.

All kinds of colours. It became a beautiful bird.

But when he tried to make it fly...

Hmm.

It didn't fly.

He got angry,

threw the bird hard and shouted,

'I did everything right!'

'Why didn't it fly then?'

What happened next?

Then his younger sister came to him.

And she said,

Hmm.

You'll never rise by clipping

someone else's wings.

You’re right.

You can never soar by cutting others down.

What happened, aunt? Are you alright?

I'll pray to God

that you both live happily

with your unborn child.

But aunt, why are you crying?

Nothing, my child.

I just miss my son and daughter-in-law.

Aunt, think of me as your son, too.

Yes.

Come on. Have your breakfast. Come.

Come, Moksha.

'And she is your mother.'

'No, don't know her. She's not my mother.'

'This is Panchang.'

'Uncle made this himself.'

Rajveer!

Now you believe?

Believe?

In what?

The blind superstition.

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"Sanskrit Chants"

Good, so you know everything.

Today is the full moon night.

Bring Aastha for the ritual.

We have very little time.

What is little?

Time.

Very good.

Bring Aastha for the ritual.

Right away.

As you say, uncle.

O God of Death,

the offering is ready!

Accept it!

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Hey!

Aastha, let's go!

What's happening?

Hey!

Aastha, let's go!

I can't see anything!

Rajveer, what is all this?

Hey! - Come on, let's get out of here!

Let's go!

Kamini!

Bring my enchanted cloth and brush. Fast!

Rajveer took everything.

You can't fly by cutting someone else's wings

or by holding them back.

Shut up! Stop talking nonsense.

Before unconscious Moksha is taken by untimely death,

we must stop them.

No matter what happens, I won't let

them leave without making the offering.

They may run

but they won't escape.

"Sanskrit Chants"

"Sanskrit Chants"

"Sanskrit Chants"

"Sanskrit Chants"

Do as I say.

Turn the car back toward my house.

Very good.

"By the Guru's sacred command."

"Ash to body, fire to soul."

"Reverse every curse, every blow."

"My faith stands strong, Guru's power moves."

"Let this spell be sealed by the divine."

No!

Do you even know

what a grave mistake you've made?

How does it feel to betray your own husband

and grandson?

Look at him.

Look how he lies there.

And all of this happened because of you. Because of you.

You are responsible for his death.

You're a murderer!

There's only one thin line between faith and blind faith.

Faith gives us hope.

It gives us the strength to face life.

And blind faith,

blinds our thinking,

our humanity,

and whatever goodness we have left.

You became a victim of that blindness

and now you want to steal goodness from others

and survive by crushing them.

I can't live like this anymore.

If that's what you want

then so be it.

Grandpa, what happened?

Moksha!

What happened, grandpa? Where are Aastha and Rajveer?

Moksha, are you alright?

Moksha!

'Sometimes, where medicine fails,'

'prayers succeed.'

"By the Guru's sacred command. Ash to body, fire to soul."

Moksha!

Moksha!

My child!

What happened, grandpa? Why are you crying?

Please, calm down.

Dear,

your grandfather

made a grave mistake.

I...

I believed in blind superstition.

I failed to understand

that you needed a doctor,

not exorcism.

We failed to understand

Nakul and Sadhana leaving us was an accident

not the planetary curse.

Grandpa, you always say.

Once a person realises their mistake,

they should move past it.

Yes.

Yes, dear.

You’re right.

I need to fix my mistake.

You all go ahead.

I'll finish something unfinished.

Moksha!

Hey, Rajveer! What are you doing?

We're far away from there now. You can drive easy.

You do know I'm pregnant, right? I'm in my ninth month.

I know, Aastha.

But last time we took the shortcut. This time, we're not.

This is the longer route. Better road too.

We're going straight, that's why I'm driving fast.

Wow. Makes perfect sense.

Sometimes the long route,

sometimes the shortcut. Do you even care about me?

If you cared about me, you wouldn't have left me on the road that day.

No, Aastha. I didn't leave you.

It was just bad timing. Nothing more.

Go on, blame it on timing again.

Never take responsibility yourself.

Besides,

Manjiri wasn't bad either.

Manjiri?

Yes, Manjiri.

The woman I used to see in my dreams, I started seeing her for real.

The story they kept telling me to scare me with.

Oh, right.

Actually, she wasn't scaring me.

She was trying to save me. She was warning me

so I wouldn't fall into their trap.

Aastha, I think,

there are two kinds of souls.

One that is good and does good.

The other is evil and harms people.

What do you think?

No, Rajveer.

There are three kinds of souls.

The third kind is you. A noble soul,

ready to do anything. Always ready to share wisdom

but never ready to drive properly.

Look, focus on me and on the road.

And stop acting like a philosopher.

Yes, I will.

That philosophy isn't going anywhere.

I'm a psychology professor.

Hope the coming child doesn't become a Psychology Professor too.

So, where do you want to go now?

I want to go to Delhi.

No, Delhi is fine. Where after Delhi?

Want to head to the mountains?

I'll go wherever you take me.

I just hope there's no Manjiri

but there better be singori.

"You are my love, you are my life. You are my world, my only desire."

"For you alone, I bow my head. Yes, for you, I'd die."

"You are my love, you are my life. You are my world, my only desire."