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Be careful.

(Frantic breathing)

Don't worry Sujata, he's going to be alright.

Dr. Shekhar is on his way.

He left in the middle of dinner...

You know Venky.

Always in a hurry.

Is it painful?

Men don't feel pain, ma'am.

Thanks, huh.

You just ruined another date of mine.

Or... I saved a girl from spending her life being bored by you.

Excuse me...

I'm a very well-respected doctor.

I've a good reputation in the medical world.

Not that anyone would believe... Looking at me.

(giggles).

Well...

It's barely been two weeks at home...

and now he's back.

Don't worry.

Like Venky would say...

Now I am here!

(Thumbs up)

-Continue the antibiotics. -Okay.

And send his ABG reports...

My husband?

Why do you want to meet with my husband?

In cases like these...

It's important to have both parents.

It's easier to explain medical reports to both parents.

He doesn't have the time.

Why don't both of you come tomorrow?

I'm sure he has some questions of his own.

He has only one question. All day, every day.

Why can't your son stand on his own?

Or walk? Why is he not normal?

The reason for this is DMD.

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

It's a degenerative disease.

Degenerative meaning a condition where

your muscles slowly get weaker over time.

We have a protein called 'Dystrophin' in our bodies.

That makes our muscles strong.

DMD is a genetic abnormality.

A condition where this protein is not produced.

Because of which, the cells of the muscles stop growing.

And the muscles slowly begin to degenerate.

The legs are affected first.

And then, gradually, the rest of the body is affected.

As the child grows older

Walking, running, standing,

Venkatesh!

Anything that requires muscles becomes an impossible task.

And then one day...

the entire body shuts down.

Genetic disorders like this have no cure.

In cases like this...

The possibility that the child survives beyond the age of 16/17yrs is

extremely unlikely, Mrs. Prasad.

You?!

What have you come here?

Leave now.

21 years Sujata...

You've been asking me to leave for 21 years.

Have I ?

Do you have no self-respect?

How many times will you leave empty handed...

I've a right on him,

And I don't know...

why you refuse to accept this.

You have no right on him.

You never did and never will.

Why won't you understand...

I'm only trying to help...

I want you to leave.

He's, my son! Only mine!

Collapsed consolidation and raised dome of the diaphragm on the left

Traces of Pneumonia.

It's a good thing you came

I've been asking...

to the doctors, the nurses.

What medicines do I need to buy.

Have the X ray results come...

But no one's answering.

Mrs. Sujata.

I'm moving Venky to the larger room upstairs.

He'll be more comfortable up there.

And after that...

You can go home if you'd like.

How long have you known me, Shekhar?

I am not going anywhere leaving my son.

And as I've been telling you for years...

I'm going to tell you again today.

Your son is brave.

He can withstand a lot of pain.

But I'm not brave like him.

I can't wait around while he suffers.

You won't have to, for much longer.

I don't understand why they don't make me, fill all the forms at one time.

I've to check the files every time.

I'm going to complain to Doctor Murthy.

Where were you?

You make it sound like I eloped with someone.

Just wait a little longer...

It's only a matter of a few days. Then you can elope.

What will people think if they hear you?

The boy doesn't even know how to talk respectfully to his mother.

I'm going to get the sympathy vote.

People will blame you.

They'll say, 'What kind of mother forgets to teach her son manners?'

Your chessboard, your diary...

Your pillow, I'll carry everything.

If you want something else, let me know.

Nandini and Sharada will reach anytime.

Mom.

You know what I want.

Alright.

This way. A little closer.

Slowly.

Unlock it.

-Easy... -Careful.

This way, slightly.

-A little to this side. -Yes. Okay.

The book you were reading...

Will bring it...

Let me know if you want a different one.

So you plan on keeping me here?

One week.

Two, at the most.

I feel claustrophobic here, Mom.

Venky... I was thinking you like spending time with us.

If you stay here, my Chess training will also be done.

What was it?

Sicilian Defense or Indian Defense?

I still don't know all of it.

Clara Aunty. You've got to learn all the defense moves quickly.

After all, we never know. What if tomorrow never comes.

Yes I'm very aware I'm not Shah Rukh Khan.

But I say such a hit film dialogue, and you don't react.

Shucks.

Do some better acting guys.

Mom.

Mom!

MOM.

Not facing up to it won't change what's true.

Everyone knows my count down has begun.

Mom.

Will you deny me my last wish?

That's the only goal left of my life.

And you're MY goal.

Ever since you've come into my life...

I've done everything within my power to make sure you live a long life.

And now you ask me--

You're my mother! Can't you do this one thing for me!

I can't do it BECAUSE I'm your mother.

I used to think my mother was unlike any other.

No. Your mother is like every other mother.

Selfish.

Then you can't be MY mother, go!

Mom...

MOM!

Venky's room is always on this floor.

Ah okay.

Just a sec.

Mom...

What is the doctor saying?

(sniffles)

What happened?

-What happened? -Sit here, I'll be back in 2 minutes.

I'm just going to check.

-Excuse me. -Yes, ma'am.

Which is Venkatesh Krishnan's room? It's that one.

Nandu?

Straight...

Straight.

My hand's right there.

Yeah...

There's a seat here. Sit.

Sit.

Venky...

Hmm?

Is everything okay?

Everything's fine.

Then why so many machines?

You know Dr. Shekhar

He's just showing off.

I seemed to have challenged his profession.

That's why all this...

decoration.

You're lying, Venky.

I'm sorry, Nandu.

I...

don't think I'll be able to keep my promise.

What promise?

Of coming to the Ashram.

And that we'll see the sunset together.

Because now...

I will never...

be able to climb up the lighthouse.

Shall we?

Yes, let's.

(Shallow breathing)

Nandu!

That's it.

That's all I can do.

You go on up.

The Sun

The water, the boats, the birds.

you only describe all that to me.

What's the point of me going up without you?

I've only managed to get this far in so many days.

I cannot go beyond this.

Okay, fine,

if not this birthday, then maybe the next one.

Promise?

Of course, I promise.

Do you swear upon the ocean?

If you don't keep my promise,

a sea monster will come and kidnap you.

Oh Nandu, Guruji says,

"The monsters are never in the mountains and the seas,

They're within us."

Alright, Guruji's disciple.

Nandu. Guruji is calling us. Let's go

Do you remember this notebook?

A list of our small wishes.

The minute you leave the hospital,

We'll start completing our bucket list.

Nandu,

you'll have to do this bucket list on your own.

I can't do it. I have always...

I have always given him... Everything he's asked for.

But I cannot give him this.

Organ donation isn't one of his wishes or demands, sister.

It's his hope.

It's not his hope, it's his stubborness.

He's stubborn.

He's like you.

Mom. The kid that every doctor said would only live upto 14 or 15,

is still alive at the age of 24.

Aren't you the one... Who taught him how to be headstrong and fight.

I taught him to fight so he would live,

not to die.

And this... his--

Request for Euthanasia.

I can't do it.

Not just me, No mother in the world can.

I won't do it.

Good morning!

Ah Nandini!

Good morning, Dr. Shekhar, how're you?

I'm good, so good to see you.

I hope Venky didn't say too many harsh things about me.

No. Not too much.

Even if he did, I would never believe him.

Don't you worry, at all.

If only... All of my patients were like you.

I feel sorry for you.

Alright then, now you do your work, I'll talk to you later.

Turn...

Turn...

Turn around.

There's no need to be this dramatic.

You know that she loves you.

I know...

I know, but one should keep confirming.

So tell me.

Did you ever tell her how you feel?

Just how much you love her...

I'm leaving behind too many broken hearts already,

didn't want to add one more to the list.

There's something wrong.

I could only hear,

"Nandini, Nandini."

(chuckles)

Shardu? ?

Hi.

How is he now, Doctor?

The pain has subsided. Thanks to the painkillers.

Don't worry.

We're monitoring him round the clock.

You need to rest buddy.

I'll see you in the evening.

(mouths go away)

Shardu!

Where have you been?!

And why are you ignoring me?

Yeah...

it's that tube... Just pull it out and I'll... cool right?

No, it's not cool Venky.

What's wrong with you?

Now, what's wrong with you?

Why are you insisting on organ donation?

Even you feel I am being stubborn or what?

Whatever it is... It's stupid.

Do you even know what you're asking for?

This thing that I'm asking for,

I've thought it through.

Yes, with your interests in mind.

What about the rest of us? Have you thought about Mom?

I've been nothing but a burden to Mom all my life,

maybe with this she can actually be proud of me.

You silly boy.

You're her medal.

An Olympic Medal.

All of us are proud of you.

But, I wish you'd stop talking about tubes and pulling the plug, Venky.

It's not funny.

Who said I'm being funny.

I'm absolutely serious.

Look.

(smiles wide)

(whispers) Mom...

Come on, Sharada. Let's go home and come back.

Nurse Clara will be here.

Let her know if you need something.

I'm saying this loud and clear...

I've already told you what I want.

Venky, I can't believe you...

It is what it is.

Okay! I'm ready for my chess class.

-You can convince Mom. -I will do no such thing.

Alright, let's do this. I had an old chessboard lying around,

so I brought it.

So let's start with the Indian defense.

I'm so sorry for being late. -Hello.

Please sit.

How is Venkatesh doing?

He has very little time left.

He won't stop talking about Organ Donation.

Can we truly not do anything?

The rules are very clear, Sujata.

Only those patients who are brain dead,

the ones whose recovery is medically impossible,

we can only harvest their organs.

But, with Venkatesh.

It will be a cardiac arrest or respiratory... failure, that...

I know.

As long as Venkatesh has a beating heart,

we cannot do anything, Sujata.

Do you know this, Sharda?

Venky...

used to look at his whole world, through this window.

The sun, the birds,

the changing weather and the moon at night.

And when he came to the Ashram,

he would tell tales of all of it to the children.

For five whole years, he only saw the world through this window.

Venky's WWW.

What is WWW?

World Wide Window.

If only, I was with all of you there.

Nandini.

Yes Dad?

I'm going to go pick up Guruji.

-Nandu? -Yeah, go.

Mom?

What did Mrs. Bhavani say?

(Shakes her head)

Did he eat?

Why don't you ask him yourself?

Because I don't have the answers to his questions.

Maybe he wishes for a mother

who understands him better than I do.

Mom, he knows.

He knows fully well that there's no one else like you.

Then why won't he understand this one thing?!

How can I give him something I have no control over?

Because he thinks you can do just ANYTHING.

He's wrong.

Just like the rest of you.

Mom, Guruji's here.

Is he being stubborn again?

We're all waiting at the same station.

Some trains arrive early.

Some people get to wait.

But all of us have to go.

But. My train is on time.

And I'm going to reach well before you.

Sure.

What's the first thing you're going to do when you reach?

I...

will put my

feet on the ground.

I will carry my own body.

Without a wheelchair.

Without any help

I will walk.

I will run.

Fast.

Really fast.

Really, really fast.

Like the wind.

Guruji, if I fall...

I will get right back up and run again.

If I hurt myself, I will get up and run again.

Guruji, I'm going to run so much.

Like the wind. Really fast.

Is this possible, Guruji?

Will I be able to run?

Yes.

You can do whatever you want.

I...

want to donate my organs.

As I leave, I want to be useful to someone.

Is there any other reason?

After I'm gone...

My heart will continue to beat...

Someone else will breathe my breaths...

A part of me be around...Guruji.

So you want to live on after you die...

What for?

For Sujata's sake

In that case, your sacrifice is worthless.

Because your heartbeat,

your breath,

your touch,

every pain you felt,

Your mother has experienced for 24 long years

I thought,

I had learned everything there was to be learned from you Guruji.

The learning never stops.

Not for the student,

or for the teacher.

Guruji.

You're my mother!Can't you do this one t

Because I am your mother,I cannot do it.

Then you cannot be my mother.

Leave.

(crying)

Mom...

Mom...

Mom...

Mom...

Mrs Sujata, 50 percent discount from a me, your almost brother!

What? No, there's no need for it.

What are you saying?

Venky is family, after all.

Please don't worry about a thing.

The God almighty will take care of everything.

Just you wait.

Hang on,

Hello?

Venky.

Not talking to you,

feels like dying Mom.

Mom...

MOM!

I'm sorry Mom.

Shhh, shh...

I'm sorry.

Ten seconds, Clara sister... Don't overthink it.

B5.

Oh...

D7!

You mean checkmate.?

Don't you think you're learning so fast Clara sister.

What to do? My coach teaches in full speed.

What's going on here?

Who won, who lost?

Please don't ask.

The student has bettered the master now.

Which means the master has done his job.

Absolutely.

How's our champ?

First class. As always.

-Lovely. -Vitals are all stable.

Brilliant! There's no need to change anything.

We'll continue on this course and

don't turn off the oxygen supply.

What do I need this for?

My oxygen supply is right here...

Be that as it may...

We should also do our jobs, sir.

Here Doctor. These are the latest reports.

This...

You can give that to me.

Mom, give that to me! I'll put it away.

Ah, Mr. Mohan! How're you?

If Venky's good, we're all good.

Nandini?

Shall we go? It's almost time for the bus.

We better get going. Hm?

Take care of yourself and take care of your mom too.

What Mohan Uncle,

Who comes to visit just for one day?

You know

that the Ashram doesn't function without me.

Or, that you cease to function away from the Ashram?

I just came down to see you. And now I feel good.

So does she.

Alright, let's go!

Sujata, we're leaving. Please take care of yourselves.

-Shall we? -Come.

Bye Mohan Uncle. By Nandini.

Turn...

Turn...

Turn...

When I'm gone...

The both of you are going to have so much time.

(chuckles lightly)

You're both going to be bored.

Stop with the nonsense.

Shardu, Shardu!

Take Mom on a trip to a beautiful hill station.

She's never seen an actual mountain.

Only the rising peaks of my pain.

Oh stop it!

You're always just looking to say something stupid.

That's enough from you.

If you say anything more to irritate mom, I swear Venky,

I'll not spare you.

Not much time left.

After that, I won't say much.

I won't be stubborn.

VENKY!

Shardu...

Shardu,

I thought,

if the Organ Donation worked out,

I would have left a part of myself behind for Mom.

But now that you're here,

I'm not worried about Mom at all.

Now, I have nothing else to wish for.

I've put in a request to transfer to the branch here.

Selvi Madam thinks I'll get it.

I'll get 3 months' salary paid in advance.

I mean, yeah, I'll have to work night and day,

but the facilities are top notch.

Mom?

Huh?

What'd you say?

What's the matter?

No, I can't quite explain it.

I don't know why but I feel anxious.

Why are you feeling anxious?

Venky's fast asleep peacefully.

Exactly. Why is he sleeping?

What do you mean why?

It's scary.

I get anxious when he sleeps peacefully.

Sometimes in the middle of the night,

I wake him up.

Just...

Just to make sure he's...

Has there ever been such a mother?

Who wants to wake up her child?

If only, on that night, you'd have woken me up too.

(Peaceful sleeping)

Vanita! Call Dr. Imtiaz.

Nurse! Doctor!

What's happened?

Doctor. The oxygen levels have dropped.

Sugar level is down, doctor.

Bring me the NIV support. Quick.

0.6 mg, doctor.

Venky!

Venkatesh.

Venkatesh, open your eyes.

Mom, say something...

Mom, he'll listen to you. Mom!

Doctor, shall we start the NIV?

Venky, please open your eyes.

NIV mask.

Venky,

please open your eyes.

Mom, try saying something. He'll listen