Original subtitles

Hey Shalu... take it easy. Where are you running away to?

Wait for me

Give me that bag

Give it to me. - No

What happened? - As if you don't know

You didn't help your wife when she was getting down

You were eying the white woman. - What a stupid thing to say

You're suspicious about everything. Now give that bag to me

It's a problem even when one is courteous

She's hopping mad now!

Courteous? So here you are! - Happy now?

C'mon

What happened? - Nothing... must be a cat

Looks like it's going to rain. So hurry up

Hey! Baby-food already? Let my son arrive first

No son, it'll be a daughter. - I'm going to have a son

Sachin Tendulkar! - It's going to be a daughter

So let's have a bet. How about visiting the doctor?

Wait another week. You'll get to know

Hurry up... don't stop

Just keep walking

In there!

Stay here. I'll go and get help. - Please don't go

Why don't you understand? - Please stay!

Can you run?

Do we have a choice? - No

What happened? - I can't run anymore!

But you'll have to run, Shalu !

Run, Shalu !

Let him be, son. Forget it

Get in, father

Get in

But... - Get in

Well, brother? Your cab stops only for the whites?

No

"The skies spread no end..."

"over galaxies, unknown"

"When you take flight, O bird..."

"you are committing no offence"

Brother, where are you from? - The Punjab. Amritsar

Amritsar...? - Yes

Sat Sri Akal! Brother says he's from Amritsar!

Father, why didn't brother come to the airport?

I know my way. all right. I've been here before, remember?

I had told him that we're coming tomorrow

He'd have faced the hassle of commuting from one end of the city to the other

You can bring him from one part of the world to the other, without any hassle

And brother can't make it to the airport from one end of the city

Let's skip all that now... take a look at London ! London !

People spends millions to get a glimpse of all this

"Gains and losses, it knows not"

"Storms, it doesn't care for"

"In search of it goal, it wanders..."

"in its own fires, it burns"

"No misdemeanour at all"

"The skies spread no end..."

"over countless galaxies, unknown"

Now look, forget about everything else and just concentrate

Become a thorough-bred foreigner!

Hey! This has changed

C'mon

He has grown up

Father! My respects!

May you live long, my son. - Father!

Father, you're just amazing! - Bless you

Hey! Daughters don't touch feet, they just give a hug

How are you?

You were expected tomorrow, dad? I even took leave for you

I've been to London before. I didn't want to bother you...

so we just came over. - You're being funny!

What bother? Aman... what are you doing there? Come here

Haven't you recognised grandpa? Go on, touch his feet

Did you bring my suits, Uncle? I sent you an email

You start the moment they arrive! At least let them come in

We've brought everything... look at those big suitcases

Father, I've got to drop him at school and it's also time for my office

It's getting late. I must leave now

Father, there's food in the fridge. You've only got to heat it up

It's okay even there isn't any food. We'd have cooked on our own !

I've run an eatery for a year!

Well then... see you later

Wow! Nice body, eh...? Tough man !

See you in the evening. We'll have a chat then

I'm getting late. See you, father

With the Lord's blessings, everything will work out fine

Father, are you sniffing at the tea or drinking it?

Give that to me

"Imported channels", you see

They do strange things in skimpy outfits

Here, have some tea. I've just prepared it

I'm glad you had a good sleep. Must have gotten over the jet-lag

This place where I stand is in front of the place...

where Sajan Singh and his pregnant wife's bodies have been discovered

People have assembled in large numbers to mourn their death...

How long will we tolerate this? What harm have we done to these whites?

So this wasn't a stray incident, it was a planned murder?

It's all so obvious!

Are you sniffing at the tea or drinking it?

The tea here isn't any good

They put the tea-powder in small sachets and go dip, dip, dip!

You mean carrot-halwa, stupid!

It's his age to eat. Go ahead, son. Have some more

Here you are. Enough?

You have some too. - Grandpa, I'm on diet

You're going to visit your parents and give us a bad name?

They'll say we've starved you ! Here, eat some more

Give me some also

Have you booked a hall for the marriage?

We got to give an application six months in advance

I've booked a small hall for the engagement ceremony

Mainly, we'll have to do it at home. - It's nice in our country...

we can dig up a tent anywhere

This is a nice house too. It's quite big

But the area's not good. It's getting worse and worse

I'll show you the new house, father

Although it's smaller than this one, it's a lovely locality

We were going to shift there before the engagement...

and you called to ask me to hurry up and get it over with

Hurry up and get it over with...? But I was told something else

That the groom's parents are in a hurry and that you're waiting for us

Oh yes! The groom and the bride are both in a hurry

And how can she get married without her grandpa and her uncle anyway?

She can't even have an engagement!

The first celebration in the family! Everyone had to be here

Besides, I'm glad you've come early. You'll help me with my work

There's so much to do in a family that has a marriage coming up

Oh yes

We've got to visit Sajan Singh's house tomorrow

You know him too. Harmeet Ahluwalia. He's been your friend

They're having a condolence meet for his son tomorrow

Was Sajan Nikka's son then...? - Yes

Lord! Lord!

He comes to London from India in search of a better life

And once here, he gets to see the bodies of his son and daughter-in-law

Lord, don't give anyone in the world a day like this

They ripped my son's face. They ripped it apart

I couldn't even recognise him

I couldn't even recognise my son !

Calm down... quiet

Brother, what could he have done to be killed so mercilessly?

He must've done something for all this to happen

The baby's bones were crushed in the womb!

How hard must they have hit my daughter-in-law!

Where are the greens?

In those green cans

Canned greens?

I wondered how you got the greens when it isn't the season yet

Does it taste okay, dear? - Yes, father

My respects, father. - Bless you

What happened? - The greens. They're no good

Dad's very emotional when it comes to the greens

Grandpa! Now please don't start crying. - Quiet!

There's an Indian store at the square. We get the greens there

Farm fresh? - Absolutely

I'll get some tomorrow. - Is this a dish or is it cowdung?

What happened, sister-in-law?

Nothing. - What happened?

Why're you so scared? - It's nothing

What happened? Tell me. - No

Her sleeve... it's torn

Not a word to them... whatever they ask

Don't mess with those skinheads ever again

They aren't like the other criminals

They've very dangerous

There's a whole new generation...

which believes they're superior to everyone else

Asians, Africans

If we aren't like them, if we aren't white...

we have no right to live

Kill one and ten of them will come after you

Kill ten and a hundred will turn up

What are you explaining to him? He's grown up. He'll understand

"There's a crowd celebrating here today..."

"my heart dances with glee, my eyes are misty..."

"many congratulations to everyone"

Congratulations!

She used to be such a little girl. She has grown up so much

"So dance everyone, it's an engagement"

Aman ! You kids are going to get a beating!

What's gotten into you?

Nothing. - Give me that dish

You're still thinking about the same thing?

Don't you feel stifled here, sister-in-law?

No

I've been here for twenty years. And I'm happy

Because of your brother

Your ways are different. And he's different

But not wrong, okay?

Now straighten your face. It's Kiran's day today

"The auspicious day is here, so give the token of marriage"

"Let the gathering make merry..."

"when the bride's father dances"

"Fair cheeks, demure looks..."

I can't find a soft drink, son. - What?

He's okay

But he pales before you

"A dance like this won't dawn unless the bride's grandpa dances"

What happened? - Fasten my blouse, will you?

The one you're eyeing is my Uncle. From India

Here you are

I must leave now. - So soon? Don't be silly!

I lied to Aslam and came here. - Don't tell me!

Want an introduction? - No thank you

C'mon...

"The merriment gets better... when the bride's uncle dances too"

I'm not going back

Kiran, don't behave like a child

It's only for a month, my child

What happened?

Nothing... just a college problem

What happened to sis? - Nothing, my son

What happened, father?

Nothing. Sit down

Sit

Sit

We can understand. Once we've moved out of this place...

everything will be all right. It's just a matter of time

Kiran, what happened? - Nothing

Kiran's all right

Isn't that right, Kiran? You're all right, aren't you?

Uncle...

Lizard! If I see you anywhere near me, I'll screw you

Look...

you have got an opportunity to come to London and study

You must use it. Sometimes, to make it big...

one has to forget his principles and ideals

Look at me. I'm a principal

Don't ask me how I made it here

But today, this position belongs to me

Apologise

Where are you taking it?

A principal personifies principles and ideals

Which you have forgotten

Enough of fights and brawls

Slimy, nothing affects you

A principal is a guru. How could you talk like that to him?

He's your father's age

He can kick you out of college. What'll you do then?

Well, it hardly matters to you

I'm talking to you. Do you follow what I'm saying?

I follow

Like the people here, the weather is a mess, too

Worry about yourself

I've spoken to Munish

For the first time I've asked for a favour from a friend

Don't humiliate me this time

And concentrate on your work

A waiter's job in a restaurant?

What job would you get anyway? A manager's?

Do as I say. It's in the best of your interests

Brother, tell me something

When you are so concerned and considerate for your family...

why are you afraid of the whites? Why don't you do something about it?

One who has something to lose, fears

I have my kids, my family...

Hang on. The family is mine too. - Uncle!

What are you doing here?

Your father is worried

No need to worry, uncle

Know what? After you left, our principal rusticated the boy...

and instructed the campus police to arrest him if he's found trespassing

Hear that?

Get in the car

The whole college is talking about you

"We're here to teach you how to live with your head held high"

"In clenched fists, we have answers to all your questions"

"We are here"

"If you don't want our company, get lost"

"If you are unreasonable, get lost"

"Just don't mess with our honour"

"We are here"

Noor?

Salaam Aleikom, brother Aslam

I found your bracelet on a boy

I had lost it a few days back

I can't help it if you have found it on someone?

Hang on, brother

But he... wait, brother Aslam

How do you know him?

Wasn't he the guy who was acting smart the other night?

Swine!

Brother Aslam, listen to me, please

He's the one who saved me from those guys?

Which guys?

You know them. Your white friends

I'll come home and talk to you

What do we do with him, Aslam?

Let him go

What happened?

I was waiting for you all night

Brother, please...

Take care...

of it, of yourself, too

I agree that I went for Kiran's engagement without your consent

But I've already apologised

He's not at fault, though

In fact, he was the one who saved me

I hope he's all right? - Your bracelet saved him

He's not seriously hurt, is he? - I spared him

Isn't that enough?

You know, I was so worried. - For him? Or me?

Brother, Kiran is my best friend. And you thrash his uncle...

What if you had got hurt...? - Windbag! Non-stop rambling

Nothing will happen to me, okay? Come on, let's go inside

Yes father? - Didn't find greens even today

What happened?

Nothing, father. I was very busy last night. I'm tired

How could my son tire himself out on the first day itself?

A wound?

Picked up a fight again. - No, father...

I slipped... there were glass pieces on the wet floor

How come only you find wet floor and glass pieces?

I'm your father. I understand everything

One moment

Sit, I'll answer the door

I'll open it

I'll open the door, father

Oh come on, father!

I'll be your shadow from now on. I'll follow you wherever you go

I'll slip on the floor you slip... - Father...

I'll fall on the glass pieces that you fall on...

Someone is at the door... he might hear. You're too much

Father, she is Kiran's friend

I'll call Kiran. Kiran ! - Oh no

I got to talk to you

Let's go for a walk...?

You are coming with us, aren't you, uncle?

Yes, why not?

I'm his shadow, after all. I must go

Go on

Turn around, will you?

So... it's quits

Meaning? - I mean...

the other day you saved me, and today I saved you, from your dad

Well, I'm sorry for what happened last night

I don't understand something

All that because of a bracelet that I didn't even steal?

What! You think they were out to beat you just for the sake of a bracelet?

In fact, you are alive because of my bracelet

Really?

If you have more of those bracelets, why don't you distribute them?

You never know when your brother will go on a hitting spree

You think my brother goes about hitting people without any reasons?

You know better

Aslam runs a kick-boxing gym, the best in the city

And he is respected. You can ask anyone

Anyone with a few flunkies around and a baseball bat in his hand...

is obviously respected

Aslam, bracelet... can we talk something else?

Have you seen around London? - No

Want me to show you around?

"You appear to be a stranger"

"But I don't think you are a stranger"

"You appear to be a stranger"

"But I don't think you are a stranger"

"I wonder what kind of a feeling this is"

"Ever since..."

"my eyes clapped on you..."

"you've been with me"

"I don't know you..."

"you don't know me..."

"and mysterious are these paths"

"Yet, why does it feel..."

"that my eyes..."

"were searching for you"

"Are you for real?"

"Or are you a dream?"

"My heart is curious"

"I wonder what kind of a feeling this is"

"Ever since my eyes clapped on you..."

"you've been with me"

Only members are allowed

Who allowed you inside?

The guys outside

I don't fight flunkies

Forget it

The mistake our leaders committed by separating India and Pakistan...

is something other countries are still taking advantage of

I've got to understand that. Better you understand it too

When a sapling is uprooted from one place and planted elsewhere...

the sapling has to make adjustments, so has the soil too. You understand?

Father, I get the point

Didn't you have to go out somewhere? - I totally forgot!

I had set out to buy the greens and got busy with something

I'm going to find the greens today! - Really?

I know, sister-in-law has given you the address

Anything for you? - No

Yes, grandpa!

Mummy's at home

You haven't created more trouble, have you?

No, father

Wait

Namaste. - Namaste. You...

do you know him? - Yes

What is your name? - Aslam

Where are you from?

I'm actually from Lahore in Pakistan. - Lahore...?

I'm from Lahore too! That is where I was born

We have a lot of property there

Are your parents living there or are they here with you?

No, they passed away when I was a very small child

What do you do here, son?

Father, the shop will close

Now don't start...

The next time we meet, son, we'll have a nice chat, okay?

Sure

What? - Now look...

your arrival has made things pretty hot

There are people here who want to teach you a lesson...

and they can go to any lengths

You haven't played any Cricket since you arrived, have you?

So how many fights have you got into?

Yes, I thrashed some baldies... but what's that to you?

Do you really think they were going to beat you up for the bracelet?

Whether you're Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi...

these bloody whites hate everyone else

So why did they send you to beat me?

An enemy's enemy's is a friend. And you're right too

It's the same old English formula. "Divide and rule"

But we're not going to let that happen. What say?

Listen...

You aren't busy this evening, are you?

Not much. Why?

All right then. I'll pick you up this evening

"Dance, Punjabi lass"

"Dance, laugh..."

"what's going to happen of the Punjabi lads"

Nice place. - Yes

Do you have a girlfriend? - What?

In India?

You never had one or don't you have one now?

Don't tell me if you don't want to. - Why're you getting irritated?

Who's getting irritated? I...? - Yes

Tell me. - Why do you want to know?

This is the first time I've telephoned someone...

it's the first time I'm going out with someone

I thought you'd phone me

I even waited, but you didn't call

And now...? I don't know how to handle this situation

Why have you told me all this?

I thought...

I must tell you

Oh no... damn it!

Really? How about a real fight?

Father...? Is that you?

The new house has a bathroom in the bedroom

Father won't have any problems there

Father...

Hurry up. I got to go

Okay, son. One minute

Are you all right, father?

Oh yes. I'm absolutely all right

Use the bathroom downstairs. It's going to take me some time

All right

Haven't you gone yet?

No

What happened, father?

What...? Nothing

Father, I've been with you ever since I was a child

I get to know, even if you say there's nothing

Something is surely wrong. - Well...

why're you getting worked up...? I...

what are you talking about?

Father...

what's this? - What?

What marks are those? - Where?

Don't lie to me. Did they...?

was it the skinheads? - No, no

I'm not sparing those bastards! - You've gone mad!

You're not going anywhere near him! You don't know!

He'll kill you !

I've seen it. I've seen the devil in his eyes!

Whose?

He'll kill all of us!

You motherfu*&%$

You hit my father!

I'm not sparing you !

They've gone crazy

Are you okay? - Yes

Let's go

My son...

Give me your hand. Let's go

You've gone mad!

What made you go there...? Tell me!

And you folks... - Aslam!

It was okay with those bums! But you know who he is...?

He's their bloody leader! - It makes no difference to me

It ought to! Look at him and look at yourself!

He'll crush you in a moment! - I'll deal with it

You'll deal with it? With him?

You're going to kill him, are you? So all right

Tell me, how will you hit him? How many punches will you land?

Ten? Fifteen? Twenty? How many?

He'll fall at the twenty-first. - His one blow is enough for 21 !

You won't even be alive!

Make him see reason !

It's because of the your ways that we had to leave India

What more do you want?

At this age, where will I go now?

What other sight do my ageing eyes still have go see?

The bodies of my children?

You understand?

Let's concede that you can beat him up. All right

But will...

she be able to hit him?

Will your father be able to hit him at this age?

Will this boy be able to thrash him?

My friend, I can understand what you're going through

But you're not being able to see what I can

Take an oath. Not again

Take an oath

I've heard that...

I know what you want to say

What do you think?

Will they leave you alone after all that has happened?

No

I'll handle them

No

We'll handle them

"When you appear in my dreams suddenly..."

"I wake up with a fright"

"What happened? What stirred in my heart...?"

"The thought of it almost kills me"

"Like Heer, it blushes sometimes..."

"at other times, my heart is as exuberant as Ranjha"

"Like Heer, it blushes sometimes..."

"at other times, my heart is as exuberant as Ranjha"

"I can't help but smile..."

"when I come face to face with you"

"When you enter my thoughts..."

"I'm scared to even blink"

"You are the one who lends fragrance to my lips"

"I'm scared to even blink..."

"lest, you go disappear from my sight"

Watch it, Kiran I've dropped an egg

And don't let Aman in. Check if he has finished his breakfast

Should I take some cornflakes for him? - Yes, do that

Kamal, my child... - Watch it, father

I've dropped an egg there. Sorry

Let me clean it up. - No... I'll clean it

Where's the sugar? - There, in the cupboard

Sis-in-law, where's my egg? - Down there... no, sorry!

Get a plate. Your omelette is ready

That egg was lying on the floor...

It's now on my clothes

What happened?

Get the first-aid box quickly!

"Life, like a dark night..."

"will there ever be a dawn?"

"For the path I have chosen..."

"maybe, there never will be"

"Things like this..."

"like merciless monsters..."

"the things have they done..."

"how will I express it?"

"The simple dreams I had..."

"of stars in happy times, now wither away"

You've found the right place. - You got a cigarette?

Hey! You lose one job and start smoking?

Give it to me. You got some?

Do you know realise...

what the colour of your skin is?

Look! A black among the whites. Like us

Aslam, there's something more I've got to discuss with you

Go on

About Noor

We're falling in love

But if you have any reservations, I want you to tell me, my friend

Say something

The prospect of my sister living with a man I don't know...

isn't as good as the prospect of her living with someone I know...

and like him too

That's exactly why I want to find ajob for you

As for this, it isn't for you. C'mon now

I spoke with Kiran's Amit today

He's not "My Amit". - Then whose Amit is he?

I mean, he is mine, but...

He was so excited, as if he is the first boy who's getting married

He'll keep Kiran happy

Yours. - Mine. I'll answer

Gotcha

Father!

Brother...

My respects, father. - Bless you, son

See you in the evening

Morning. How are you? - Fine

Sister-in-law, will these covers be enough for the henna ceremony?

Yes, enough for the ceremony

Shall I ask you something private?

Sure

Your brother touches your father's feet every morning

But I've never seen you...

Don't you respect him?

I love him

Compromise...

is the first lesson of life

Which, your brother does for our sakes

Which, your father does for you, every day

A new sacrifice

At least in return...

he has a right over respect, right?

In life, sometimes you got to live for others, Aman

Compromise

Which, I have done today for you...

your sister, your parents...

and your grandpa

Try to understand me

You have become exactly like my papa

Have you thought of marriage?

What...? - I hope you have that in mind?

Yes, but...

But what?

What's the hurry? - I'm in a hurry

Why? - Look...

once Noor is out of my house, I'll have her bedroom all for myself

So? - I'll turn it into a study

It will have some books and a desk

That's it

Books? Desk?

Ever read a book?

Yes, that...

Which one? - C'mon, I have read one

Go and open the door

Don't laugh

I remember. Harry Potter. Have you ever read it?

Harry Potter?

Open the door

What are you doing?

Come, I'll explain

What was that? - Come in, I'll explain

Tell me

Why are you overreacting? What's your problem?

I have a problem. Tell me

Look, you don't have any idea what I do to survive here

By playing slave to these whites?

Think before you talk

I've been here since childhood. I've myself seen what happens here

I have been through it. There was a time...

when blood used to be shed every day. Mine and my people's

I then made a deal with these whites

And today...

I have a gym. When I go out, people recognise me

They respect me. They don't throw dead pigs inside my house

My sister can roam about without fear

The people of my community are alive, I am alive

Alive, really?

Why aren't you looking in my eyes if that's an honest confession?

You've been here only for a few days, along with your values

Don't teach me what and what not to do to live here

This is not our country. - Whatever the country...

I'd rather die with my head held high than bow down

I know too well my colour

I'm an Indian. And I'm proud to be an Indian

You will apply henna on my palms on my wedding, too

Noor, I'll apply henna on your palms

I've learnt it

Hear that?

They said, I'm not white

Aman ! My child!

Stay away from my son All this has happened because of you

Because of me? - Yes

I forbade you ! Always! But you... look!

I've been watching this silently. But I want you to see it yourself

No! I won't shut up today

You have been silent till today. What did you achieve? What?

How dare you talk to me like this?

I brought you here and tried every possible way...

to help you change your ways! - And become what?

Change my ways and become what? Become like you?

A coward like you? You...? You called me a coward?

Father, did you hear what he said? He called me a coward

I gave you shelter, family... I gave you a new life!

What life? This kind of life?

Someone teased Kiran, and you went down on your knees before the principal

They humiliated your wife, and you lied to the police

They beat up father! They beat him! And you stood watching

We'd rather go back to our country than lead such a disgusting life

Everything was fine. Before you came, everything was perfect

Police never came here, nor have I been to a police station

But because of you, I spent a whole night at the police station

My wife and kids are suffering today because of you

No! No! It was always there! Even before I came here

You never saw it! You're purposely ignoring it

Enough !

Will you tell us how to live?

What are you?

Who asked you to protect us?

Take care of yourself first...

then worry about us

My hair has greyed, going round police stations for your sake

Father... - Not another word

This shall end...

today... right now!

Come with me and apologise to them

Because of your stubbornness, I can't sacrifice my children

Come with me and apologise to them

Never! I will never apologise to them

Let me see how you don't go

You will go, you will also apologise! - Father...

I shall not bow before them. I shall not apologise to them

I'm not going there

Don't go

Don't go

Wait till they slit his throat

Call a truce

Listen to me, son. I know it was devastating for you

But everything will be all right now

Father, you said...

you can't watch your sons die

Tonight, your own son...

before your very eyes...

died a very shameful death

No

This place... such a life...

is no longer for me

Stop him

Don't let him go

Let him go. It's good for all of us

I'd rather die with my head held high than bow down

Father! Kiran !

He was right

The fire was lit long back

But it is now that I see it

Noor, I... - Aslam is...

What...?

He's in the pub! He's taking the Skinheads on all alone

Who? - Your brother

What?

The Skinheads killed Aslam

Gather everyone and reach the pub

Come on, father

Is that all?

Was that all?

The sermon of sacrifice, the fury, the obsession ;...

just one slap exorcised all of them, eh?

Swine! Cur! Slave!

Bloody parasite!

That's what they call you, don't they?

They are right, because you are indeed a rotten Indian

If you die lying here...

no Indian will ever be able to stand holding his head high

My son said that...

he will knock him out on the 21st punch

If you are your father's son...

then let go that 21st punch

Where's that 21st punch?

Where's my son?

Where's that Indian?

I salute Thee, O Motherland

How many blows?

Twenty

21st

Hit him, uncle

One more, son

You killed my son !

"Not my fault"

"I committed no offence"

"I just couldn't ignore things"

"I don't know why"

"But now..."

"the disaster has passed"

"The nights and days belong to us"

"Then why must you shed tears?"

"On air..."

"I'm soaring tonight"

"Hands join..."

"dreams galore"

"Tonight the light has ripped through the darkness"

"Dear ones have opened their arms... the world seems so beautiful"

"Now that happiness has taken over..."

"agony seems to be a thing of past"

"For one desire to smile..."

"it has taken ages"

"Hidden and untold..."

"were my desires"

"My entire world seemed lost"

"It was so brutal"

"But I lived"

"The sight of you..."

"breathed life into me"

"A glance at you..."

"and thousands of sorrows came to nought"

"My body and soul..."

"I shall give unto you"

"We shall bridge all the distances..."

"and make a new world"

Uncle!

Uncle...