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SURIYA presents

JYOTIKA as 'Vasanthi'

"Come, my precious princess"

"With vigor, as a youngster let's rise to the occasion, dear"

"Kick up your heels, no fear"

"Go get them, tiger Venture and wager"

"If the town wants to know about you"

"Hey! Set up a mike and boldly roar your name loudly into the speaker"

"People will put you on a pedestal Weigh you as 24 carat gold, girl"

"Lock, stock and barrel They will lock you up, girl"

"Walk out of your prison, dear"

"You be your own savior"

"My dear girl child world over"

"Princess don't cower"

"Plunge into new waters of adventure"

"Make your mark in every sphere"

"Go the whole 9 yards on 5th gear"

"Your dream is your signature"

"With vigor, as a youngster let's rise to the occasion, dear"

"Kick up your heels, no fear"

"Go get them, tiger Your dream is your signature"

How old are you?

36

(loud yawn)

President's convoy has moved from Raj Bhavan

We've got general details about Vasanthi Ram Prasad

She works as upper division clerk in the revenue department

Her husband Mr Ram Prasad...

...is a program executive in All India Radio, Vizag

Collect all details about Vasanthi Ram Prasad

Within the next 24 hours Personal and professional

Sir, how can we do it at such short notice?

Use all possible sources

If we do a parallel investigation with Intelligence Bureau it's no big deal

We have enough time

How many places will they divert

- Who's that? - Vasanthi's husband

Honestly, I find this uncivilized!

At such short notice we must collect complete information

We have no other go but to use technology

Madam, if you wave your hand only auto will stop, not bus

Sir, nothing to worry

But the boy is a little shaken up, that's all

We've informed the boy's family, sir

What happened, Tamil?

A school boy fell on my car and got hurt

But nothing serious

It wasn't sir's mistake That boy crossed suddenly

His dad is a reporter-

I know

First information report hasn't been filed as yet

Your insurance and license are in order?

It isn't a major case

It will be filed under sections 336 and 337

You can get away with a fine!

Why are you hesitating?

I may go to Ireland for a job

After a 2 year struggle I've finally got a placement

My visa interview is this week

I don't want a police case hindering my visa, Murthy

That boy's dad is a reporter

I'm worried he may create problems

I don't know all that Somehow help me, please

Anyone else in your family holds a license?

My wife has

Is she going with you to Ireland?

She has attended the interview

But it won't work out

I can't take her now on a dependent visa

Looks like I'll be travelling alone

Bro, he's the man who hit our boy

That boy's dad, wrestler Ranganathan

Your wife has a driving license?

Did you get a ticket?

Conductor, stop at Adyar

Why are you digging into my ribs?

I must get down at Jayanthi theatre

Another 6 stops to go Get inside

Move

Still 6 more stops to Adyar

Hahn?

What 'OH'?

You made a mother of 7 get up and you're sitting here happily!

- Okay, sit - No need, you sit

What happened to your 'idli' business?

I don't see your basket!

Who eats all that now?

Only 'pissa', bread and 'burkur'!

I'm working now as a maid in a textile shop owner's house

As soon as I go to work they give me 'chandwich'!

Turn off your engine

What happened?

President of India is visiting our state

When did he come?

Didn't he call you?

You should read the newspaper

They even announced it on TV

So that's the reason for traffic jam everywhere?

Who was standing next to you in the passport office yesterday?

Was it your uncle?

What audacity!

He's my husband

If you want to attend an interview apply for leave

To mark attendance as you please this isn't the Govt Assembly!

Traffic jam all over the place

Roads were blocked, sir

It'll be like this until the Metro project gets over

Maybe you can take off for 2 years!

What's worse is...

...you misspelt the name in the certificate

You've changed male to female

And vice versa

That guy came this morning and brought the roof down

You don't focus on your work at all

You pile up all the files on your table and bury yourself into the heap

One of your colleagues has complained about you

How can you be irresponsible even in your mid 30s?

If I get any more complaints against you

You can leave now

'Must be that she-demon Rani!'

'I know how to deal with her'

Vasanthi...?

Don't come to me asking an hour, 1 hour permission

Looks like I'll get suspended because of you

The officer is a nice chap So I had a narrow escape

Or else he would've taken my insides out

Okay, go

After you signed and stepped out...

...Rani sneaked in

I knew right away...

...she went in only to get you into trouble

Of course, she holds a degree in Honesty

And a PhD in Sincerity!

I must open an account in Facebook just for her

And post pictures of her as Mrs Rip Van Winkle

Don't do all that

Then she'll retaliate

Today will be awesome for me Someone said so on TV

What an awful day!

I drowned in that disastrous interview

And at work now Im swimming in problems

Mithila's school closes ahead of time She wanted me to pick her up today

I promised her I would

How can I go now?

From the office peon to the Indian President...

...everyone is a problem for me!

Madam, he's been waiting to see you since this morning

Poor soul...old man

Please attend to him

It is a good day for you

Problem has taken a new shape

Look into his case and send him

What can I do for you, sir?

For my daughter's wedding...

...in the marriage scheme called Moovalur Ramamridham amma-

What?

For my daughter's wedding...

...under the marriage aid scheme

...I had applied for a loan

It's been a month

And I haven't got the amount as yet

It's still on the Tahsildar's table

I haven't got it as yet

You said exactly this last week too!

I'm not saying any differently now

You'll get it in another 2 days

Come on Wednesday

Glad to hear this

I'll take leave

What did you say your name was?

Jayachandran

Not the honest king Harichandra I presume?

Aren't you new here?

For 14 years I've been vegetating here

This enquiry is related to the department

Sir, I'm calling from the Revenue Dept

Regarding Vasanthi's case, I've collected all the official details

I'll get the personal details in another 2 hours

Why did you ask me to come here?

I'll explain later

Otherwise you'll be thrilled too soon

Come

Take a look at this, mom

From now on kohl to your eyes alone won't do

You need glasses too

Shut up

Let's go sit in the last table

Who's that uncle bun?

He's calling me aunty!

My classmate

All those who are in the 35+ age group is aunty to us, mom

Do you address 35+ men as uncle?

If any man is 35+ we won't even greet him!

I was kidding

What's this brochure about?

Hearing about our Ireland trip Shanthi ma'am got it for me

The place we'll be living in has 2 leading schools it seems

These are tuck shops

Like our school canteen

Students run it once a month

The profits are given back to the students

So I won't be needing any pocket money

Whatever you spend on me I'll save up and repay

You know what

Even at High school level they are offering 3 streams

And most important-

I don't know if we will be going together to Ireland!

It will be feasible only if I get another job opportunity

I don't know when that will be

Because I was 1 year older they rejected me today

Mithi...Mithi...?

Please pack this for me

I forgot to wish you at work

Oh! Today is her birthday

Those born on the 16th will be lazy bums, sir

- Really? - Yes, sir

Today is my birthday too

I wish today wasn't even my birthday

Today is the worst day of my life!

In today's interview you said...

...you didn't answer some question properly

Yes...so what?

Rani claims it's a lie

You got rejected because you are old

She's busy spreading this rumor

She'll slip in her bathroom

And may both her front teeth break

It seems her cousin is in the interview board

I believe he said you're above 40

So you can never go to Ireland!

She's telling this to the whole world

She's the one who is 40

40 plus, she's 47!

Visiting beauty parlors often she looks 10 years younger

Even though not visible openly you have plenty of silver hair

How did your hair grey at so young an age?

That's what I don't know either

Food, tension etc are some of the reasons

If you color your hair plus facial...

...10 years will disappear

"Come, my precious princess"

"With vigor as a youngster lets rise to the occasion, dear"

"Kick up your heels, no fear"

"Go get them, tiger"

Kumar, give me change for Rs 500

Buying kilo carrot and kilo tomato?

I grow them on my terrace

Give me coins

You can grow tomato and egg plant in your terrace

Beans and carrots can be got only in Ooty and Kodaikanal

Price of silver has declined

And gold has gone to your head

Money can disappear Jewelry can be stolen

But for you, sis, many years are missing!

Looking so young

"People will put you on a pedestal Weigh you as 24 carat gold, girl"

"Lock, stock and barrel They will lock you up, girl"

"Walk out of your fortress, dear"

"You be your own protector"

Why are you late?

Got delayed at work

What happened to your Ireland trip?

It's being processed

Risky only if Scotland had separated

But now there's no problem

What happened?

These mosquitoes are a pest

If it is so crammed up, naturally mosquitoes will bite you alive

Why is everything so dried up?

Aren't you watering the plants?

No time, sir

Mithila will water if she's in a good mood

But she has also stopped

If you make time, you won't have to buy vegetables

It has to be attended to

I know someone in the agricultural office

Shall I send him?

(popular TV show)

Okay, we can chat later

'She's my daughter'

'I swear Trust me'

'To our neighbor Kavitha, I was-'

He found out the kid is his?

Did Lakshmi tell him?

He overheard Lakshmi talking to Padmini

Then?

But he pretends he doesn't know

Can you reduce the volume?

Why should the whole world hear this melodrama?

Can't even study in this house

She tossed her bag when she got back from school

She kicked her shoes to this side

I asked her 'what happened'? She said 'mind your business'!

If you don't pull her up, people will only blame you for spoiling her

What's this?

Let me talk to her

I've completed 36

But it isn't my fault

There is something called 'wheel of time'

But I'm not the one turning it!

Just because you sulk, my age won't reduce

I was 23 when you were born

I am curious

You and your dad are gungho about Ireland only now

If you had discovered Ireland last year...

...these problems wouldn't have risen

You won't understand Stop lamenting, ma

Why are you screaming now?

Then...?

Only if you have a dream will you know the pain...

...of someone else's dream being shattered

At 13 what can you dream about?

In our days, few kids will act beyond their age

But now internet is grooming smart Alecs!

Look at my college autograph book

Do you know who wrote this?

Susan David, my best friend

Shes still on top of the rung

I've collected more medals and certificates than you ever did

Want to see them?

You've shown them at least 500 times

Just dust them out in October as thanksgiving to Goddess Saraswathi

I forfeited my dreams

For you to realize your dreams!

Oh! What a tremendous sacrifice!

You stand apart from all mothers

Those who want to achieve will do so come what may

You were laid back then

And now blaming it on me coolly

I'm not blaming you

To follow all your dreams...

...I've given you enough freedom

But my mom didn't raise me that way!

Girls were brought up protectively with lots of do's and don'ts

It was a different time altogether

If I had argued to my mom like you...

...a whole broomstick would have landed on me!

Mom, please

If I talk to you, I'll become old

I must finish this project now

Ignore her

She must have yelled in a fit of anger

Then...?

She's your daughter

Your genes, right?

She behaves more like my mother-in-law!

This is really yummy

Why don't you also taste it?

What's this new habit?

I had the yummiest cake ever

What you are eating is from our terrace garden!

20000 bucks for this salad?

You haven't commented about my hair, dear

What happened to your hair?

Didn't you notice?

- Looks good - Simply don't flatter!

Really, it is good

- Violet? - No...red gold

You are looking good now

In case you don't like it I got a remover from the parlor

Thanks, I'm happy now

Parent's day celebration at Mithila's school tomorrow

I'll go there and make heads turn

Give them a royal sprain!

Hope you aren't mad with me for not getting selected in the interview

Oprah Winfrey who earns 340 million today...

...failed her first 5 interviews too

Good gracious! 340 million?

Who is that?

A lady from Kattankulathur!

I'm so glad, she's from down south

I don't think I can go to Ireland

Why...what happened?

This morning I met with a minor accident

A school kid fell on my car

Hope the kid is safe

No worries

I rushed him to the hospital at once

Then what?

Worried if they will file a case

Then it may affect our visa process

Waited all these years for the visa

And just when I'm about to get it-

Do you mean an arrest warrant?

Nothing like that, I hope

No...it is covered by insurance

Shouldn't be any problem

Just tensed about the visa

If my dad had a driver's license...

...I can claim he was driving

I struggled all these years for us to have a better future

Luck seems to play hide and seek with us

What if I say I was driving?

No way

Let my license be of use at least now

It hasn't been of any use whatsoever

I just want you to be happy

Take care of your visa without any hassles

Let me make a call

Hello Murthy...Tamil

Let us proceed as planned

Vasanthi doesn't have a problem

But make sure she doesn't have any other problems

Okay

Why are you here?

Nothing...who was on the phone?

My colleague

Called to wish me for my birthday!

Happ-

Come, let's eat

'All India Radio, Vizag'

'You just listened to our Prime Minister's address...'

'...on a campaign to Clean India, creating an awareness'

'...among the people for the Vizag Marathon'

'This will be followed by the regional news'

Sir, I got a call from T.Nagar traffic police station

They've given me a number asking you to contact them

'Good afternoon All India Radio'

'Yes, sir?'

Hello, this is Ram Prasad here

Someone from the station asked me to call this number

Yes, sir

Okay

Clear the traffic jam at once from South Usman road up to Boag road

President is arriving at Raj Bhavan at 4 p.m sharp, over

Finished writing?

Just need your signature

Mr Stephen?

He is over there

- Sir? - What?

I am Ram Prasad, sir

Go fast

Why keep staring at his mouth?

Is anyone frying fritters there?

I'm Ram Prasad

That accident case?

Who is that?

My wife

Who is this?

That's me, sir

Do you recognize yourself?

This photo was taken when you were a teenager!

2 years since it expired!

Where was he when the accident happened?

I was in the car, sir

Who cooks at home?

Me, sir

Housewife?

I work in the revenue department

So you work, drive and also cook?

Then what does he do?

Sir, I work for All India Radio

I'm inspector Ramamurthy's-

Friend?

That reporter is known to everybody here

Madam, this is recorded as a case, RTI crime

According to our law, the offender can be put behind bars for 3 years

Press, media, court will hound you from now

On your part, you can announce this as news

Traffic is blocked on Venkat Narayana road

2 cars have been parked in the 'No Parking' area

Recovery van has been sent

Attend to that first, Stephen

I didn't know about the expiry!

What do you know?

I referred your name

But he didn't respond

That isn't the problem now, Murthy

My wife's license expired 2 years ago

Yes, I realize It is a problem

I think it's better to have a lawyer move it in court!

Birth date?

Who knows?

Madam's horoscope has one date

Another date in her school records

A different date in her school certificate

She herself doesn't know when she was born!

Now she has colored her hair to join 12th grade!

Until this case gets over...

...I can't even travel as a tourist anywhere

I've given up my Ireland idea

Trying to take revenge on me because I'm going to Ireland without you?

Oh no!

Don't tell me you didn't know?

I swear I didn't know

After I got my license, I haven't even touched it

Didn't you verify it when you gave the license to me?

I swear I didn't know a license can expire!

Repeating the phrase 'I don't know' so often...

...you're the only person in this world I know who leads a cushy life

I shouldn't go abroad

I should just eat whatever you serve

And keep staring at your face

And stagnate

Are you happy now?

All these years, have I ever said 'no' to you?

Or refused to do anything for you?

When you told me about the Ireland trip

I said it won't be nice to leave your aged parents here alone

Didn't I suggest you should go alone?

How can you say this?

Don't I want us to lead a happy life?

Of course!

You should buy a more expensive sari than Rani

After office hours, you must eat 'pav bhaji' with Girija

When you ramble all this to me

I must listen with a fake smile!

I have a long list of grievances

You don't like me, right?

Because of you, I don't like myself

Leading a good life means something else to me!

Gobble breakfast at 7:00 a.m in a hurry-burry

Cook lunch in the morning and stuff it into a box

At night eat 4 'rotis' and end of routine for the day

Looking forward to 1 Sunday...

...should I die a lifetime?

I want a nice house in a good area

I'd like our child to grow up in a good atmosphere

We should have good neighbors

All other wives tell their spouses how to dress

If the announcement or voice modulation...

...isn't up to the mark, they give tips to improve

They discuss about their future together

I don't have any of that

No politics, sports or literature

I must get back home on time

If I get delayed...

...I get 4 messages and 7 phone calls

And for what joy?

To talk of onion price that has shot up

Or slump in the price of tomato

Or to pay the school fees

And this sums up my life!

You are telling me all this after 14 years of being married

Did I do all this for my happiness?

I feel it is my duty to take good care of my parents in-law

What I cooked yesterday...

...what I'll cook tomorrow or today is a big deal for me!

For families on a shoestring budget

price of vegetables will matter big time

If I add 1 extra chilli...

or 1 extra spoon of salt

your plate flies like a frisbee, no?

You want me to appoint a cook now?

No need let us order from a hotel

Hereafter you need not cook

Are you being reasonable?

I have desires and dreams too

Dreams?

And what is your dream?

Not the dream people get if they close their eyes and sleep

It's the vision of the future you feel when you shut your eyes

If you want such dreams...

...you must have minimum qualifications

Such feelings can't happen to this face

For God's sake, pick it up

Hello?

Yes

What?

When?

Okay

Someone spoke from the Commissioner's office

They want me to come at 10:00 a.m tomorrow

You go by yourself

I can't come

I have some other work

Why are you late?

What happened?

Everything is solved

No problem!

We all had dinner, my dear

My wife has gone to bed with a splitting headache

She has made 'rotis' for you both

Earlier you eat easier to digest

Okay

If they question me...

...I won't even know what to say

I'm so scared already

Come with me, please

Haven't you eaten as yet?

What are you doing here?

Any problem, son?

I must go to the Commissioner's office tomorrow regarding the accident case

But I'm very scared to go by myself

Why should you go alone?

Where is sir going?

Is she a kid for me to hold her hand?

She can handle it

Dad, you go to bed

She isn't attending a wedding

She's going to the police station

You committed the crime

I'll go with you, dear

As if I don't know!

Dad, please go

How can you talk without any conscience?

Her parents aren't alive

That's the problem

Not having parents is her problem

My problem is I have parents!

Dad, this is my personal life

Don't interfere

Please go

I have an appointment with the commissioner

You are...?

Wait over there

What's your program day after tomorrow?

It's a working day, sir

I'll attend office

Other than that?

Nothing else, sir

You don't have to attend office on that day!

We'll ensure you are not marked absent

Is Mithila your daughter?

Yes, sir

2 days ago in a school function

Mithila asked a question to one of the VIP chief guests

Instead of answering her question

he asked Mithila who taught her this question

She replied 'my mom'!

Wanting to honor you

he has invited you as his special guest

Day after tomorrow at 8:00 a.m

President is meeting you at the Taj hotel for breakfast!

(sigh of relief)

You'll be invited formally

Official vehicles will come to your house tomorrow at 4:00 p.m

For security reasons you may have to stay at the Taj tomorrow night

You can ask a family member to be with you if you like

But the President will meet only you

Sir, regarding an accident case Inspector at T.Nagar police station...

...has asked me to come at 5:00 p.m tomorrow

We know about that case

In another few hours that case will be settled down completely

We'll handle it

If there's anything else, you should let us know

Did you hear what he said properly?

He isn't the local president, right?

Will the commissioner call her to meet the village president?

Dumbwit of the first order!

So you didn't teach her what she asked the President?

I didn't even know he was visiting her school!

Or you might have taught Mithila some riddle

And she would've asked the same riddle to him

He must have been stumped

Who...the President of India?

You are-

Anyway this matter will leak out very soon

This street will be swarming with the Press

Can I also be with you during the interview?

For what?

I've been watching TV for the past 40 years

When will I come on TV?

Commissioner has told me not to give any interviews

Even if I did, I don't know what Mithila asked him

Correct

Mithila will be back from school anytime now

This is Rashtrapati Bhavan, President's residence

Wow!

His own house or is it rented?

It is given by the Govt

How's that possible?

A nominal sum has to be paid as rent even if it's Govt's quarters, right?

I feel like drinking tea made by you

Please oblige

Go

When I was at school, during our school tour

I've seen Rashtrapati Bhavan from a distance

But they refused to let us in

President himself is now coming to see you

By the way, who's going with you?

I'm not going

He just has to eat breakfast by himself!

If you don't go, he'll send the Black cat security here

Should I send you also inside to make tea?

Adding fuel to the fire!

Among the total Indian population, only 10 will get this opportunity

Please don't miss this, dear

But that question?

That-

What question did you ask the President of India, my dear?

Tell me, Mithi

President wants to see me in person

Hey Mithi!

First pack up your anger

And tell me what you asked him

Okay, let's both not talk to each other

But just tell me what you asked him

Otherwise I'll tell the President I never asked such a question

And Mithila was the one who asked

Then what will you do?

I never lied

I can prove it is my mom's question

Okay, truce

I'll talk to the President and make arrangements for you go to Ireland!

Tell me what you asked him

You're 13 years old

Don't know how to plait your hair

Or how to iron your uniform

Next time when you come to me, I'll iron your face, just watch!

Why you were born to me is my question?

Didn't you ask the President the question I told you?

School rejected it

Where did I keep that? Can't remember!

Take a look at this

Remember the saree worn by Vani in that 'Vani Rani' Tamil serial!

How are you?

- Teacher, how are you? - I'm on top of the world

Saw you on TV Very happy!

My throat went hoarse, telling everyone you're my student!

Are you also tired now?

No one will believe me if I say I met you

Shall we take a snap together?

Can you please click a snap of us?

My daughter-in-law!

Aren't you Vasanthi ma'am?

Yes

Can we also take a photo with you?

Okay

Deepa, come

Go stand there My daughter-in-law!

What was your question?

Show me the picture

That's suspense for security reasons

Who is that?

Past 1 hour she has emptied the shelf of all the sarees

And is busy taking photos!

Tulasi'ma, call the shop boy

Sir, I know her

Our President has invited her to meet him

It came in the papers and on TV

- Is that right? - Yes, sir

This is way above my league

Anyway it's just a photo

No problem

Hey Vasanthi!

Girija, where are you?

I am on the way to the canteen!

You got a day off and you're living it up

Where's Mrs Pickle face?

Who Rani?

She went to the canteen

Go there right now

Why?

Go fast and talk about me meeting the President within her earshot

Vasanthi, what's the sari color?

Idiot! Talk about the President

Did the President himself talk to you?

Oh my god!

He's invited you for lunch with your family?

You're one hell of a lucky woman

She'll die a million deaths

Excellent! Keep raving

Lucky devil!

You are meeting the President, seeing the Governor on the same day

I think you'll be promoted as Junior superintendent this year!

Please keep me in mind too

If you do such a good job

looks like I'll myself die a million deaths!

By now she must have become tear jerker 'Love story' part 2!

How I wish I could see her now

What cops are all around your house?

You're too too good

I'll gift you at least a pair of ear studs, Girija

Governor's meeting is only on Friday

Because after meeting the President on Thursday, a dinner will be hosted

There's a half page write up in the Tamil paper

Didn't you read it?

I'm simple as always!

Even now I'm travelling only by bus

- Ma'am, you can sit - That's okay

No, please sit down

Girija, I haven't met the President as yet

And I'm the center of attention

After my meeting, papers and TV will give me full coverage

Only Black cats security for me after that

Sir, it's getting late

Please check

Everyone is waiting outside for you

Come fast

I'm begging you one last time

I'm very tensed

Tell me at least now

Only in my womb, you were my daughter

After that you've grown as a son to your dad

Continue to be like this forever

Good morning, sister

Call me after you reach

- See you - Take care

What kind of hotel is this!

Normally they keep only milk in the fridge

But feels like we are in a fridge too

I'm shivering from head to toe

It seems tender mango pickle and homemade toffee...

...are the President's favorites I read it in the newspaper

Tell him I made it specially for him

Block that area completely

We don't know the President's mindset

Be crisp and short in what you speak

This is?

Homemade candy

My mother-in-law made for the President

Homemade toffee

No no Its okay

'Namasthe'

'All India Radio, Vizag News read by Ram Prasad'

'Mrs Vasanthi Ram Prasad who met the President at the Taj hotel yesterday'

'fainted due to high blood pressure'

This must be 1st time after your wedding

...you are bowing your head

Keep quiet!

Covering up like this will only shield your face

But your news is all over the place

Don't snatch my dignity away

How else can I have a dig at you?!

You have to get down only in the next stop

I want to go to the Collector's office

It's right here

Will take you 2 minutes by walk

I've hurt my foot

Please drop me there

Okay, get in

But tell me this, if you faint only your head will be hurt!

How did you hurt your foot?

(snigger)

Here

What are you doing here?

Is everyone there waiting to make fun of me?

I won't say 'no'

Oh God! I feel so ashamed

Tell me what happened

Don't ask me the torture I had to go through

As if they were arresting a murderer...

...they took me the previous day itself

There isn't any limit to my mother-in-law's antics

Will anyone insist on packing 'kamarkat' for the President?

They checked me like I was a terrorist

And the toffee as if it was a bomb!

Then 4 demons landed

'Sit, stand, don't turn, don't breathe'

They tortured me with such clipped commands

Pin drop silence

Suddenly a man announced the President's arrival

...in a thundering voice

And pushed me to and fro like a road roller

Alibaba's door opens

Some more demons joined the burly men around me

My eyes closed slightly

But poor President!

Don't know what happened to him

But when I saw him last, he seemed hazy to me

I open my eyes

I'm in hospital

Anyone will faint if this is what happened

In Indian history this is the first time

So Mithila told me

Let's go

I'm feeling self conscious

No one pays you to be self-conscious or shy

Keep feeling shy and work

Look! Even you're making fun

Okay, I'll handle them

Are you on Facebook?

No, I am not

Then your life isn't in any danger

Sign and come in

Then 174/18 Where is that?

This land document is under a different survey number

Check this record properly

We have received a circular from our higher office

All offices should make provisions from now on...

...for a First aid box and emergency kit it seems

Why?

Orders from the President!

It has been uploaded even on Youtube

It seems those who are weak should wear a helmet without feeling shy

He is our President

Elderly gentleman

Falling at his feet to take his blessings isn't wrong

But not getting up is wrong!

(jeering laughter)

Prime minister Vajpayee fell at the feet of Mrs Chinnapillai

Why?

Watch it on Youtube

Share it in Facebook

50% of you just sit and doze after lunch in a half-coma stage

Why do we need a First aid kit?

I'll call 108 for the ambulance!

Mithi, if you don't tell me what's wrong how can I help you?

What happened?

Not saying a word she has been crying nonstop

Why, my dear?

Only if we know we can help

This is how in that serial-

Will you keep quiet?

Forever harping on TV serials and soaps

Let me ask Seshma

No need to ask anyone

I won't go to school

That's all

Shouldn't talk to your mom like this

When my friends see me, they pretend to faint

I feel terrible

Okay, don't cry

I'll come and complain to your Principal

Please don't bother

'Vasanthi's dizzy spell' is the most visited page in Fb

Whom will you complain to about it?

Record number of 'likes'

Log in and see for yourself

Everyone wants to know

...if I'm going to Ireland by train or bus!

Everyone is so proud of their mom

You are the only one humiliating me

If she is so sensitive about a Facebook page

how will she face real problems in life?

Looks like Facebook will decide how people must lead their lives

My darling mom!

What is it?

I'm taking you out for dinner

Get dressed

- What is this flavor? - Death by chocolate

Death?

Violence has crept even into ice creams!

When I was in school...

...we had only popsicles and vanilla ice pops

And eat secretly without telling our parents

If they knew, our backs got bruised black and blue

I can't finish this Will you share some?

Oh no! I don't want

Eat what you can, the rest I'll lick to the last spoonful

I'll go and take a look at the fish tank over there

Watch your step

Were you also teased in your office because of me?

We are going to Ireland

'We' means?

Mithila and I

She has to write a test

She'll clear it with ease

Since her school records are impressive...

...she won't have hassles about admission

I have found a 2 bedroom apartment close to school

Computer programmers aren't in demand over there

I might have to struggle a bit in the beginning

But doesn't matter

Besides, we can't leave my parents alone here

Let's wait for a while

If I get a better placement or if you can get a job...

...I'll take you with me

When will that be?

One year?

2 years?

Till I don't know when...

...I should simply go to work and come back

And then?

Your parents are healthy enough

My world revolves around you and my daughter

I'm not standing in the way of anyone's dream

Without Mithi in my life...

...I can't even imagine being here

She's too young to understand

As her mom, she needs me

I need her too

You isn't as dependent as you think she is

She'll manage everything

She spoke to me in a mature manner

Anyway she'll be staying with me

Such a golden opportunity shouldn't be-

For a 13 year old, more than opportunity...

...there are many more necessities as priority

She may not understand what I need to tell or do for her as a mother

But don't you understand either?

You may be a good father

But you can never step into a mother's shoes

Vasanthi, move with the times Not stick to old sentiments

Be practical

'Family' means parents and child being together

When did that become old sentiment?

If life is only about International school and syllabus...

my daughter doesn't need that

My daughter should be with me

I knew you will stick to your viewpoint and not budge an inch

She is dying to study there

As her dad I should make her dream come true

If I leave her behind now...

...what if something happens to her?

I will ensure nothing untoward happens

I'm not sure of that

Trapped within 4 walls, I don't want her becoming another 'Vasanthi'

That's why I'm taking her with me

Not stagnate watching the same old faces

Or be a slave to tradition

Let her have exposure

See and live in a different world

Let go of her

Study well

Do your work yourself instead of troubling dad

It will be an unfamiliar place

New schoolmates, neighbors you'll meet and befriend

Irrespective of what anyone tells you...

...always check with your dad first

Confide in your dad however trivial it may be

Listen only to him

No one else on earth will want the best for you...

...other than your parents

No one else

Don't worry, mom

I've downloaded Viber, Vonage

10 different apps on your phone

I'll call you everyday after I get home from school

It will be 10:30 p.m here

You'll be in bed

I'll talk to you till you fall asleep

Whatever it is I'll ask only you

Wherever I may live I'm your daughter, mom

That can never change

I'll call as soon as we land

Come

Don't worry about us

We will manage

But don't leave Vasanthi alone here for too long

Shall I tell you that question now, ma?

No, it's okay

She has special class today

Please pick her up on your way back from work

I must go to Ireland

I don't know how

But I have to go for my daughter's sake

I've lived for my husband and daughter for 14 long years

By telling everyone my husband and daughter are abroad...

I can't stay here by myself even for a single day, Girija

Parents generally ask 'where did you go?'

Friends usually say 'long time no see'

But you ask the wife

'He got up only at 10:00 a.m, and didn't even have breakfast'

'He said he'll be back home for lunch after 2:00 p.m'

She'll narrate by the hour!

Every wife is a witness to her husband

I also wanted to be that kind of a wife

And bear testimony to my husband's life

Even if he didn't like it!

Mithila feels ashamed to call me her mom

He's embarrassed to introduce me as his wife!

I don't know what I have done with my life

But I've always been true to everyone

My daughter shouldn't be like me

She shouldn't become another 'Vasanthi'

He said this and took her away

I should've fallen dead when he said those words

Vasanthi?

Then what was Vasanthi to him?

What is she in that house today?

I feel ashamed, Girija

I lost myself only because I thought my family was there for me

But now I have no one

I must find myself!

Everyone told me

Even Mithila told me

To check out Facebook

I want to see it now

Why do you want to rake that now?

Just leave it

How can it get any worse?

Show me the comments

'Vasanthi, are you a servant or a Govt servant?'

'How terrible'

'This is the real ritual of falling at one's feet'

'Welcome, Tamilian lady'

'Vasanthi, the President is on TV'

'Switch it off'

'10 million people in Tamil Nadu drink and are steady on their feet'

'But why did you faint, Vasanthi?'

'Is this Vasanthi Chellamuthu of 1998 Economics batch?'

'I don't think so'

'It can't be our Vasanthi'

Collector is calling you

He came only 10 minutes ago

There's a lady officer inside his cabin

We've never seen her in the department before!

Maybe it's an enquiry

Or will they ask her to demonstrate how she fainted?

Collector is in there

So pipe down

Susan...?!

She's my college mate

Luckily, she's my friend too

Dress code in our college was a big issue

20 of us were suspended for 15 days during exams

One who fought with the Principal and made us go back to our classes again...

was this Vasanthi!

Only after this episode, I became her friend

In fact, she was my inspiration

I must catch up with 14 years of our lives

I have lots to ask and even more to share

Who is that?

What are you doing here?

Leave this place at once

Should we leave at once?

Outsiders are not allowed inside

Leave the premises now Or I'll complain to the Principal

Okay, go and complain

Susan, why get into trouble?

He might actually complain

'We'll fight we'll protest'

'Dress code is our wish'

We'll fight we'll protest

Dress code is our wish

Dress code is our right

In our college none of us dress in a vulgar manner

Nor do we pass hurtful comments

We take everything sportively

If their sister or mother's sari slips or slides unexpectedly...

or if their dress is transparent how will they react, sir?

They should be the ones to learn to behave without differentiating

Dress won't make someone a celebrity or a nonentity

We cannot accept this dress code, sir

Where is that Vasanthi?

I don't know

I must search for her

I thought this is life and bent backwards

Now I'm completely broken, Susan

Is this Vasanthi talking?

I can't think of any student who didn't glorify you then

I didn't possess half your caliber

But I watched you and wanted to study and behave like you!

I took you as my inspiration

And I'm the Chief Marketing Officer in a multinational corporation now

What happened to you?

I can't-

Don't tell me clichs like 'I lived for my family and kids'

Even a mother who feeds her kids selflessly and goes to bed hungry...

is sent to an Old age home by the very same kids

It's a selfish society we live in

There are 5 do's a girl can do

And 50 don'ts she should not do

We can do the 5 which everyone likes

But can't do the 50 we dream about!

That's how simple a life of a woman is

Since we are the answers for everything...

...they thrive being the questions

If we become the question...

...nobody will have an answer!

It's okay if you are the Vasanthi no one knows

But how did you turn into a Vasanthi who's being mocked by everyone?

Instead of just living...

...isn't it more important to live with self-respect?

Don't spend your lifetime being...

...this Vasanthi who daily signs the attendance register

It's natural for women to live for others

But also set aside some time just for you

You need an identity of your own!

If you lose yourself...

...your dreams will also be lost right before you

You aren't like that

Your dream is your signature!

You can do it

You definitely can

In the way these girls dress and their carefree smiles...

...a 'Vasanthi' is hidden

I need to see that Vasanthi

From now on I want to see only that Vasanthi

Good morning, madam

Madam, I read it

Super!

You truly rock

Fantastic, madam

What's up?

Everybody is praising you sky high!

With good reason

I'll tell you

Madam, my son showed it to me

I felt so proud

What is it?

I'll show you in Facebook

Dear Facebook friends A big and warm hello

I'm Vasanthi 36 years old

This is my true identity

Dear boys and girls in Facebook who hide their true identity...

...using Suriya and Nayantara's photos as their profile pics

I'm the one who fainted when I met the Indian President

I disgraced all of you and our nation to bow your heads in shame

Due to other priorities in my personal life

...and because daily like all of you I couldn't afford to be in Facebook

let me 1st apologize for this delay in E-meeting you

Even though comments and cartoons about me were remarkably funny...

...if I share with you the actual event

...it will help your creative juices to flow even better!

Please focus your attention 100%

I was waiting in the hall

Surrounding me were 7 Black Cats

4 White Cats Only one was a female

Messages kept beeping through wireless nonstop

That the President was on his way

Not a whisper

Trust me!

I was the only one breathing

Tup!

Door opens

And in walks the President of India

The most important second in the history of the world

The President stood right in front of me, clasped both his hands

And said, 'Namaste'

Giving up all your spare time as offering to Facebook

Exhibiting without inhibitions

...your love and personal space

...to Tom, Dick and Jane in the most willing manner

Friends who render such social service

This dizzy spell isn't new to me

1st time I had this dizzy spell when I met a man

I became his wife

The 2nd time I fainted I became a mother

By fainting in front of the President I became a 'sister' to every one of you

'Fainting' has always placed me on a pedestal

There's a lot of time left

My dear kith and kin Wait and see

Hats off, no one will open their mouths again

There is 1 more mouth to zip!

Good Lord!

Please come

I'm just looking for the kind of design you'll like

I want to meet Tulasi'ma

She fell sick yesterday

The boy in our shop took her to the doctor

Do you want her address?

Yes

Please wait for 5 minutes

I'll get it for you

My inbox is overflowing

Do you know how many of my friends praised you?

From where did you pick up this courage?

One day I just thought I'm Mithila's mother

That's all

You should have seen dad's reaction, ma

He saw the video 2-3 times

He inserted his ID card in the ATM

He took the milk packet into the loo!

His system is corrupt Needs to be reset

- Where is dad? - Not yet back from work

Do you water our plants daily, ma?

This will be cleared within the next 2 days

I've asked for help to dismantle

Why, mom?

Flowering season is over

To plant fresh vegetables I must start all over again

Who is here to help me do all this?

Food is my main problem here

The food we eat once a year in India...

...we eat 365 days here and that's terrible, ma

Just make some yummy food and send it to me through whatsApp

Very soon I'll be in Ireland

Don't worry

Show me your cheek

Love you, muah

I came to see you

Welcome me with open arms

I heard you aren't well

Old age is catching up on me

Really...you came only to see me?

Of course This is for you

Why did you go to all this trouble?

All grown on my terrace

Sit down

I'll get you coffee

No, not now

I have 4 sons

None of them visit me to find out how I am

Believe it or not

Just this morning I was thinking, if I had a daughter...

...would she have neglected me like this?

And you are here now

Then what...am I not your daughter?

I'm of no use to anyone

And just to see me you came all this way

Come inside

If you need to go to the hospital...

...let me know, I'll take you

That isn't a problem

I'm quite mobile

What we need is the confidence someone is there for us

There should be

That's enough assurance to live a 100 years

Who has that kind of time nowadays?

In spite of your busy schedule...

...you took the trouble of visiting me at home

I won't forget this till my dying day

I'll take leave

This is extremely clean

This is eggplant from the market

If you find an insect inside then it is devoid of chemicals!

If the vegetable was sprayed with insecticide

how will the insect thrive inside?

Take a look

Nowadays like cheap dyes in textiles...

...they also inject dyes into fruits

Look at this duplicate

How mouth watering it is with its ripe red color

Are people eating this crap?

Do they have a choice?

Even the winner of 'Masterchef'...

...can't get the right flavor using this

This generation is oblivious to a tasty gourmet meal

This is the bitter truth

If you give me vegetables that are so fresh and organic

our wedding feast will be the talk of the town

I take full responsibility for it

Why did you bring me here?

Don't say a word

Just nod your head

I'll handle it

It is only for your benefit

Come with me

I have made a list of vegetables

Sir?

Come in Good afternoon

Oh! I know you

She was the one who visited my shop

This is chef Selur Pichai

Good afternoon

Please take a seat

The vegetables you gave Tulasi'ma were delicious

She gave us some

Without fertilizers clean and also tasty

I want you to supply the same quality

I'll buy it for whatever price you quote

No rush, you can deliver in September

You have 5 months to grow fresh supplies

Then no problem, sir

Whoever cooks with your vegetables...

...will definitely dish out a tasty meal

This is a list for 2000 guests

How many?

2000

If we need more?

My 2000 can easily accommodate 200 more

This is for my daughter's wedding reception

All credit goes to Tulasi'ma

Is that so?

Let's go

Tulasi'ma told me about your 1.5 acre farm

Don't supply to anyone else

I'll buy the whole lot from you

But don't use pesticides

I'm not prepared to poison my guests!

Tick whatever items you can supply from this list

Rest I'll outsource

If you tell me within a week, that's okay by me

Thank you

- I'll take leave - Please do

I'll deal with you outside

He has given a list like Hanuman's tail!

With this header 'Lord Muruga's support'

Onion 40 Kg

Tomato 35 Kg

Carrot 25 Kg

Potato 20 Kg

Green peas 5 Kg

This is a list for a whole market

Are you mad or what?

I thought he needed vegetables for his house

I had no clue it was a wedding order, dear

You said I own a farm of 1.5 acres

I thought it would add to your image

Tell him my huge farm split into 2 in an earthquake

I'll lose my job, dear

Give a convincing reason

Why ask me?

You must only pay for your mistakes

You said you are like my own daughter

Okay, I have an idea

He asked me to tick what I can supply

And he'll outsource the rest, right?

I'll tick the header with God's support

Ask him to buy the rest outside

What's the matter, sis?

This is my problem

What is this?

Onion, tomato...!

You call this an order?

Bro, don't forget my commission

Go and fetch the party

Come inside, sis

We must deliver separately to the hotel

Bro, this is the lady who ordered

Mani, help with the delivery

Okay, bro

Madam, don't lose the list

Send it a week before the function

I'll bill you according to that day's rate

If it's bought a week before...

...won't the vegetables rot?

Will be fresh even for 10 days

1 day for plucking

1 day for packing

2 days in the lorry

2 days with me

3 days in the retail outlet

4 days in your fridge

It will altogether add up to 15 days

Growing vegetables in our back yard...

...is a thing of the past

We spray all this pesticide...

...to only increase shelf life

Onion over there is from Pakistan

If vegetables shouldn't ripe

...and if fruits should be ripe

...we have to resort to some gimmicks

But they want organic vegetables

No problem at all

At that point of time, dip them in mud like this

They'll be as good as new

For flies to squat on it...

...all you got to do is spray this

It will become organic

Don't you have real, organic vegetables?

Such vegetables don't exist in our country

Promptly in the seed stage must mix chemicals

And spray fertilizers 4-5 times till they grow

What happens to the consumer who eats all this poison?

Poison won't scare him away

Only price will make him run a mile!

It isn't as if tomatoes are for the rich...

...and eggplants for the poor

It is one and the same for all

You need any of the items here...

...let me know, I'll have them delivered

Stretch out the carbide fully

It has to ripen at the same time

Did you hear me?

Okay, bro

Is Mithila there?

Ask her to call me when she gets back

Talk to Vasanthi, she is here

Go ahead, dear

I'm at work

I'll call after 5 minutes

Okay

I'm expecting a call from my husband

I'll call you later

Sir, I'm Vasanthi speaking

Tell me

I'll take up your order

I'll pay you an advance whenever you want

Where is this place, Vasanthi?

Netherland

Many countries have succeeded in this greenhouse concept

Is this feasible in our city?

Most farmers are having a tough time

And that too how will you succeed here?

Terrace is ideal for boozing

And playing cards will be a roaring success

How's this possible?

What is the budget for this greenhouse?

Up to Rs 20,000

If we grow vegetables in 10 terraces...

...we'll get enough produce for 2000 people to eat

Enough to supply a wedding at one go

This is the estimate

Plus we will be eating organic food

Mutton is even more healthy

Goat is organic!

Only if you read the newspaper daily...

...will you realize the truth behind that lady's words

Baseless arguments and pointless digs...

...are reasons why India is vegetating!

Shall we do this?

Definitely we will, Vasanthi

I need some time to mobilize funds

Even if we have to pledge our jewelry...

...it's okay, we'll do it

See you, Vasanthi

You want to grow vegetables on a terrace

And supply for a wedding

Do you have any brains?

You'll never change

It's my bloody fate

No, all of us intend to join-

Don't do anything

We've got very little respect left

Please don't tarnish even that

From fainting to wedding...

...will you keep humiliating me?

Whatever you do won't take off

You have a Govt job till you retire

Attend to it, enough

What did my son say?

Don't trouble yourself

Go to work

Take adequate rest

I want to take a loan in my name

Sugar level is okay

Liver function okay

Your cholesterol is high

You must run

Out of this city?

What happened to your terrace antics?

As usual, problem for men is their male chauvinism!

All the ladies are fine with my idea

But they don't have the money

If I can take a loan-

If we can walk 4 kms a day?

If cholesterol is reduced?

In 2 weeks, I'll sign guarantee for your loan

Sounds good to hear

If it's a loan on your insurance...

...only if you're above 40

...you need to show a medical fitness report

Then what's the hitch?

Whole world knows of your fainting spell!

So you are implying the media will support me

I don't regret being an only child

I'm born with pain

Suffering is not new to me

Childbirth is the pinnacle of pain

If there is any pain worse than that...

...it is when her husband humiliates her

I have gone through that too

Suffering is not new to me

I will walk

Even if I can't...

...I'll surely run

Vasanthi...?

I've been a teacher for 40 years

But about organic food...

...or a hygienic life style

...not even once have I taught any student

Thinking that reviewing is knowledge...

...my entire generation has crumbled to fall

But as a form of atonement I intend going door to door

I'll explain your concept to everyone in this area

Don't worry your pretty little head

Go ahead boldly

We are all here for you

"With wings flapping fit freedom on my wish list"

"I fly into horizons expanding"

"Into yonder blue skies ascending"

"To sounds of the universe new music to traverse"

"I walk on shores extending to meet my goal pending"

"A wish list of my very own"

"A dream where men don't wear the crown"

"A journey seeking new responsibility"

"My sandals will be my new wings of identity"

"I walk baby steps enlightening"

"I revel in a fresh re-awakening"

"With grit I venture into this green adventure"

"With great gusto my dream I follow"

I run with faith and hope Hurdles I intend to cope

"In a square world I thought we lived"

"4 walls they were I realized later"

"I am setting foot on a journey to the rim of the earth bravely"

"I detached myself from me I drifted about aimlessly"

"I seize the day carpe diem My live life to the fullest anthem"

"Darkness in my mind eclipsing light as a trailblazer I'm clasping"

"To the suns rays of radiance I want to add my little luminance"

"I gain ground with steps bold to empower women in our world"

"Entering exciting territory to gather many a trophy

"With wings flapping fit Liberty on my wish list"

"With sunshine and success mine I sprint to the finishing line"

"In our world with sounds varied echoing with applause rallied"

"I race towards victory"

"To etch my foot prints in history"

Top Indian architects, ministers...

...many celebrities are gathered here

A request

Don't forget to wash your hands

These vegetables are from our market

Endosulfan, Ecolex, chlordane, fungicide

Some other chemicals might have also rubbed off on to your hands

Liver, kidney dysfunction...

...depression and cancer

'Food is medicine, medicine is food'

...is what our forefathers have said

They have set a timetable in diet and lifestyle...

...which is our treasured legacy

Without being selfish...

...they planted palm trees in their backyards

They thought of the needs of the future generation

All this has become folklore now

Carrot with Vitamin A is good for the eyes

Tomato with Vitamin C gives immunity

String beans is a source of B complex

Eggplant provides calcium

Besides this, Endosulphan and Furidon

...and many other toxic stuff abound in these vegetables

The skin of the apple used to be nutritious

Now it only contains wax

Even if poisoned vegetables are expensive...

...poison is sold cheapest in India

Our grandmothers had a dozen children

The kids were raised not only by the mother

Anyway that's quite impossible

Nature lent a hand too

Now with 1 or 2 kids...

...we rush to pediatricians so often

The previous generation suffered only from old age

Now even the unborn baby has a heart problem

At a tender age of 5 kids wear glasses

10 year olds are diagnosed with diabetes, asthma or cancer

Many more diseases

Rather than being healthy...

...we give importance to beauty

Children should study in a reputable school

A cushy job in a corporate firm

We think of buying a house

Or saving our funds

Why don't we think of being healthy?

We destroy fields

And build concrete jungles

Time should not reaffirm 'men are living graveyards'

This is the right moment

We should spring into action

We should trust our motherland

In future, when we build houses...

...reserve at least 1 cent space to grow trees and a vegetable garden

On terraces as greenhouse

Just like water harvesting was feasible...

...greenhouse is possible on each and every terrace

Friends, my fainting spell was the talk of the town

In another week's time...

...we'll be supplying organic vegetables for a wedding with a 2000 guest list

...grown on neighboring terraces only by ladies

We should carry out 2 good deeds at once

Each individual in his or her lifetime...

...should plant a seed for at least 1 tree

For our children to lead a healthy life...

...in every garden or terrace we should grow vegetables

We should go back to respecting the soil as our mother

And merge with nature like our forefathers did

I thank all of you from the bottom of my heart

I came here today like just another meeting

In fact to prevent food from being adulterated...

...Govt is taking many steps

But beyond that, your 'need of the hour' talk should reach the public for sure

I'll inform all the members of the Legislative assembly

This should change into a movement

Volunteers like you should take the lead

Definitely

I'm glad

I'll take leave

Meeting was a huge success

Minister himself-

Go inside, my dear

You've changed a lot?!

Past 2 days, you didn't even show your face on Skype to us!

Where is Mithila?

She has her exams now

Our neighbors are Tamilians

Their daughter and Mithila are classmates

Nothing to worry

Are you happy now?

We leave on the 2nd

You've got just enough time to pack

How can I suddenly office?

Take 1 year off

We'll think about it later

Not just that

I have some commitments here

Did you see our terrace?

Yes, I did

I saw the neighbors' terraces also

I've also spoken to dad

He'll take care of it

Loan isn't a big deal

Food and climate are major problems in Ireland

Mithila is having a tough time

I don't know how to take care of her

I feel bad about all this

Thought of employing a housekeeper

But that would cost easily 50 to 60,000

And that too part time

What?

For being so frank

If you had found a good housekeeper

would you have applied for my visa?

Oh! Madam has learnt to retort!

If wives keep cooking thrice a day

husbands will get bored

So wives now are forced to think differently!

Before taking this decision

you could have discussed it with me

Okay, what are you saying now?

I've joined hands with many people

boosting everyone's confidence I've taken up a big project

If I leave half way it won't be right for sure

I need some time

Mithila, your mom isn't keen on coming

I don't know

Ask her yourself

You've got lot of commitments here

You find it tough to come over now

Tell her yourself

Mithila?

First stop crying

Okay, I'll be with you

I know, I'll come

I'll come

Is this your 1.5 acre farm?

Your speech has been published in The Hindu

Through the Food Safety department

our Govt is raiding the district markets

This self help group with only women really rocks!

Congratulations

Only 6 more days for the wedding

This is like a wedding in your own family

Distribute these invitations please

All of you should definitely attend

We will, sir

Everyone will come for sure

But I doubt if I can make it!

I'm going to Ireland with my husband on 2nd

But vegetables will be delivered to the wedding hall on the 5th

I'll arrange everything before I go

Oh! Is that so?

I'd have been glad if you had attended

It's okay

Have a safe trip

I'll take leave

Why all of a sudden, Vasanthi?

I must go for Mithila's sake!

I've applied for a year's leave

Only after I go there I can decide anything else

Girija will really miss you

You're both like twins

I bought you a gift

But I forgot to bring it!

I have a gift for madam

Book right?

Must be a Tamil book

But you won't understand a word

Am I right?

No, you're wrong

Don't be alarmed

The question Mithila asked the President

Mithila's friend Vani is my neighbor

She told me

Vasanthi Vasanthi

What are you doing here without packing your bags?

Don't worry

All the vegetables in Ireland are organic

You know what Mithila asked the President?

She did tell me

One day when we fought

you said a girl's dream will expire after marriage!

It seems her question was...

...triggered by our fight

Hats off to that question!

Indira Gandhi was the only lady among the 14 Prime ministers to hold office

Among our 15 Presidents Pratiba Patil was the only lady

Why?

In this nation are there no intelligent, capable women?

Or has someone hacked their dreams?

Who decides the expiry date of a woman's dream?

Today in many states women are the leaders

Many of them who fight for a cause are women

None of them have lost their dreams

Nor melted in their own tears!

I'm not coming to Ireland

My daughter asked me such a question

I'll make her understand!

Call her now

1st time I'm acting against your wishes

I'm your wife

Respect that bond and understand me

'Not only in Tamil Nadu but all over India...'

'...she popularized this Greenhouse scheme'

'Though an ordinary clerk taking a loan in her name'

'she created awareness in the entire neighborhood'

'Legislative council appreciates Mrs Vasanthi'

'Today is my mom's birthday'

'2 years ago, on this day I looked at this same page...'

'I've cried nonstop reading the sarcastic digs at my mom

'Today in the same page'

'I'm being respected as her daughter'

'For every house serving poison-free food'

'my mother is the main reason'

'People praise me too!'

'If someone asks me what I want to become in future'

'my answer will only be'

'...like Vasanthi!'

'Thank you Vasanthi for being my mother!'

'It is a year since I've been away from my mom'

'When I cried, my mom said'

'the present generation of girls should cry only for a valid reason'

'Let wimpy women who cried at the drop of a hat'

'be wiped out completely with our generation'

'You should stand as example for all the tears shed by women world over'

'Sure, mom'

'I am suddenly struck by an unexplainable fear'

'Today is an important day in my mom's life'

'Namaste'

'Today my mom is here'

'Not for the question I asked'

'But as an answer for that question!'

2 years ago, I wanted to meet an ordinary woman

who asked me an extraordinary question

I was disappointed

Today, I'm meeting the same woman to discuss...

how to implement her vision on a national level?

You fainted

But you woke up

Young man, you should be very proud of your wife!

You introduced 'me' to myself and made me understand...

...Delhi and Vizag are only 3 hours apart

Susan, thanks, I owe this journey to you

I'm going to Ireland for a month

Then my husband, Mithila and I are planning a trip to Europe

Must see the world, right?

I'll also be in Europe at that time

We should meet up too

Definitely

Before I forget, happy birthday

Today is a day I can never forget in my whole life!

I have found my husband and daughter with respect intact, Susan

This is Vasanthi

How old are you?

It doesn't matter

'Your dream is your signature!'

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"In your mid 30s or 40s if you are is your life a watch under repair?"

"Only if respected, should you be happy? If self respect intact, you'll be royalty"

"Chitragupta, the record keeper, Brahma's son is my neighbor"

"I looked up Brahma's register your name wasn't listed there"

"Time is available Your worries please bundle"

"Loads plenty and profuse Put donkeys to good use"

"Happy...happy Always be happy"

"Happy...happy In all ways be happy"

"Every moment in time daily a hen lays an egg diligently"

"A pan underneath is waiting for the egg that's worrying"

"To live life (truth)fully today has dawned specially"

"Try smiling daily Ear to ear happy"

"Happy...happy In all ways be happy"

"Happy...happy Always be happy"

"Life isn't a kitten furry to run away in a flurry"

"Dogs neither are we to chase it mindlessly"

"Life isn't a straight or bent road to gauge how much farther to go"

"If you cross only half a well dive in, you might as well"

"Happy...happy We might as well be"

"Happy...happy In all ways be happy"

"In your mid 30s or 40s if you are is your life a watch under repair?"

"Only if respected, should you be happy? If self respect intact, you'll be royalty"

"Happy...happy Forever on a joyous spree"

"Happy...happy In all ways be happy"