All language subtitles for Lokkhi Chhele (2023)_track3_[eng]

Based on a true story.

Catch it!

Here you go!

Hit it!

Let me go!-
- Take him inside!

Hit him! Hit him...

Run, run!

Catch it!

It went over there.
- Near that tree.

Yes, over there.

"An Angel's Kiss"

Like a garb of darkness,
Tonight's full moon

My heart is burning
How shall the night go by

Cast: Ujaan Ganguly, Ritwika Pal,
Purab Seal Acharya, Ambarish Bhattacharya

Cast: Churni Ganguly, Indrasish Roy,
Joydeep Mukhopadhyay,

A dense, black night
And the white owl hoots

The world burns
In the cold fire of a pyre

Production Controller: Bireswar Debsharma
Publicity: Shrutanwita Chakraborty

Colorist: Prosenjit Banerjee
VFX: Kuntal Guria

Costume Designer: Sulagna Choudhury
Production Designer: Tanmoy Chakrabarty

Assistant Directors: Dipanjan Mukhopadhyay, Munmun
Sutradhar, Alokananda Chakraborty, Somnath Bhattacharya

How would I survive
this, dear friend

My heart pounds in fear
Under the doomsday sky

Chief Assistant Director: Amit Kumar Das
Associate Director: Chandrasish Ray

Executive Producer:
Supriyo Ghosh

A catastrophe looms over
Lakshmi's land

A chill runs down my spine
On this doomed night

Music: Prabudhha Banerjee

Sound Design & Mixing:
Adeep Singh Manki, Anindit Roy

Cinematographer: Gopi Bhagat
Editor: Subhajit Singha

Producers:
Windows & Akshay Kumar Parija

The thunder lights pierce through
the veins of my heart

Even the glow worms
hide away in fear

Presented by: Nandita Roy,
Shiboprasad Mukhopadhay

My heart pounds in fear
Under the doomsday sky

My heart pounds in fear
Under the doomsday sky

Story, Screenplay & Direction:
Kaushik Ganguly

Sir, we need rooms.
- How many?

Two.

Okay.

Names and identity cards please.

Okay.

Shibnath Dutta. Gayatri Chatterjee.-
- And the third one?

Amir...
- Not your nickname.

He's Amarnath Dutta.
Shibnath and Amarnath Dutta.

We're cousins.
- Alright.

The car broke down on
our way back to Kolkata.

We'll leave tomorrow
if it gets repaired.

We started a long time
ago. From Dungripota.

We were attending a
friend's sister's wedding.

Room No. 12
- Yes.

He's so garrulous.

Oh no!
- What?

I forgot the cigarettes
at the shop.

Go, get it.
- Right.

As I was saying, we got
no sleep at the wedding.

'That's how I first met him.
Amarnath Dutta aka Amir.'

'At Mohanpur.'

Let's go to the room.

- I am Joy Mitra.
- Hello.

You know 'Sangbad Kolkata'?
I'm a trainee journalist there.

On contract, not salaried.

I get them stories.
They take it if they like it.

But my real passion
is story writing.

Novels, short stories, all kinds.

But story with a purpose.

'Yes.'

'With a purpose.'

'I was on an assignment there,
when I stumbled upon a tiny plot.'

'And as I began writing it, I saw it
evolve into a huge story over time.'

There are only a few hotels here.
All occupied.

People from neighbouring
villages are coming in.

Just to catch a glance.
Then they go back.

The way they are advertising
it on the local channel,

this place will soon become one
of the biggest pilgrimage spots.

So... is it genuine? Goddess of
wealth, Lakshmi's incarnation?

Yes!
- Does she really have four hands?

And the head?
- Only one head. Just like us.

Come on. It's
plain superstition.

Few years ago, Lord Ganesha's statue
was drinking milk! It's all publicized.

People lap it up.
Even in Kolkata...

They hang blue water in front of the
houses to keep dogs from peeing!

That's it, everyone is doing it now.

But that's not stopping anyone...
- Here, look.

Look.

Hey... show it to me.

Show me.

Give it to me.
- Wait.

Show me, will you?

Look!

Oh God!

How much?
- Ten rupees?

Please let me pay.
I am elder to you.

Really sorry.
- Ten rupees? Here.

I'll pay this. How much?

'Amir Hussain didn't remain
restricted to just a story's character.'

'Like tiny particles
waiting to become sunshine,

Amir Hussain too was waiting
to become a novel.'

Don't order anything spicy.

Come in.
- Just something boiled.

Fine.

Oh, please sit.
- You could've called me.

It's okay. The car is
fit and fine now.

Good, we'll leave early
in the morning.

We should take rest.
It's been a long journey.

Can't we leave a little later
tomorrow? Let's go see her once.

What will you see?
- Goddess Lakshmi. Since we're here...

She's right.

The mechanics were also
talking about the four hands.

I'm telling you, let's leave early.

- Why did the car have to
breakdown at Hijalganj?

Yes.
- Everything has a purpose.

What kind of a purpose?
- Maybe the Goddess wants us to visit Her.

That's why the car stopped there!
- Gayatri, don't talk like your mother.

Maa would have surely
gone to offer prayers.

We won't have this opportunity
again, let's go.

My mother hasn't been doing
well. I will pray for her.

Fine...

May I come in?
- Joy da, please come.

Why are you getting up, sit.

I'll take the stool.
- Please sit.

Have a seat.

You guys go. I haven't slept
properly in two days.

Pick me up from the hotel later.

We'll go at dawn. It won't be crowded.
Then we'll have 'luchi' for breakfast.

You go ahead.
- You can't avoid the crowd.

People are queuing up from 4 am.

Please come along.

It's a religious matter. Won't
look appropriate for me to go.

Since when have you...
- They may not like it.

Go as 'Amarnath'!
Why are you getting scared?

No one has the time there
to ask you your religion!

The locals are busy
earning money as guides.

If we hire them, we won't
have to wait in the queue.

We'll go in directly,
to see the Goddess.

You can't imagine how
crowded it's getting!

Really?
- It's like a carnival! Like...

Just like the Durga Puja
in Kolkata.

Let's go!

I can guarantee one thing.

You have not seen this
sight ever before.

She has two hands coming
out of here, imagine!?

Live and awake?
- Occasionally.

Otherwise, she is like any other
baby. Sometimes, awake.

Sometimes, asleep.
She cries when hungry.

Oh wow.
- I'll show you! Come here.

Me?

Turn.

Now put your hands up.

Just like this!

A four handed Goddess.

Your tea.
- Keep it here.

Wow, such a pretty bag.

How much did it cost you?
- Take a guess.

Surely... around 1200 rupees?

Just 250 rupees.

That's cheap!
- Isn't it?

Yes. And it's quite pretty!

When are you leaving?
- At dawn.

Okay.
- Give me two biscuits.

Sure.

'For a few years now, I haven't
stayed in Kolkata on this date.'

'No matter what work I have.'

Yes, Madam. I was
waiting for your call.

5 am? I'll wait by
the toll tax gate then?

12th of August. The date
isn't just important for me alone.

A brief history of
Hijalganj's royal family.

You must know this.

In the feudal times, the lower castes
were regarded as 'untouchables'.

But society couldn't
do without them.

So, to serve the royal family,
Hijalganj's Domjuri village was built.

Earlier, people wouldn't
come here after the dark.

And the upper caste people
never even came close.

This village remained cornered.

The poor villagers spent
their days in peace, on their own.

Their eternal struggle pleased
the Lord of the Lords-Mahadev.

He told the almighty Brahma,
"These people are in pain.

Amidst the world distraught
by conflict and war,

it is only this poor Domjuri
where peace resides."

Wow. Nice story.

"Hence, Lakshmi should
be incarnated here."

Doorways ornate with
traditional designs,

walls decorated with artistic
pictures of human life, animals...

As is said,

"Whenever there is decay
of righteousness, O India

And there is exaltation
of unrighteousness

For the protection of the good
and destruction of evil-doers

To re-establish righteousness,
I am born from age to age."

15 rupees.
- How much is this for?

10 rupees.

Old man, Haren, is a
'Dhangar' by profession.

- "Dhangar"?
- A cleaner.

They've had this profession
since three generations.

Haren's second son's
younger son's wife...

No, thank you.
- Alright.

His second son's younger
son's wife gave birth to a baby girl.

It's been a couple of months. They were
too scared to tell people initially.

But these things don't remain hidden. She
is Brahma's boon, She isn't a normal girl.

She is a Goddess!
See for yourself!

Who is spreading these rumours?

Jobless people!

No one will speak a word.
What is it, Thakurmoshai (priest)?

What crap are you
feeding my father?

Call it crap. But a believer
will tell a different story.

What story?
- Quiet.

We'll see if the holy scriptures
confirm it. Don't lose your temper.

Fine, don't believe me.
Baba(father) is coming.

His opinion is the last word.
Let's see what he has to say.

Baba Thakur is here.
- Yes, bring him inside.

Yes.

Is this mere hearsay?
Has anyone actually seen it?

Come on, they have seen it.
- No, I haven't seen Her.

Wonderful.
- We don't usually visit that village.

But I've seen the pictures.
One head and two legs.

Harinath took the pictures himself!

We all have one head and two legs.

But she has four hands!
Two from normal positions.

And two from upper abdomen.

Here, I have it on my phone.

Have a look.

These pictures can be
tweaked on computer.

Check Facebook, a woman
gave birth to eleven babies!

Is it possible?
Eleven sons at one go!

It's possible! Gandhari
had a hundred sons.

What about four hands?
- That too is possible.

Lord Vishnu gave Her the 'holy wheel'.
Lord Indra gave Her 'thunder'.

Lord Paban gave the bow and arrow.
And Mahadev gave the trident.

Four weapons for each
of the four hands.

Nothing created by God
is meaningless, son.

Listen to me. Have you
seen it for yourself?

No... But I've seen pictures.

Everyone has only seen
the pictures. Great.

Until I am back...

no one is to return home.
Sit here and have breakfast.

Madhab.

Yes, Sir.
- Serve breakfast to everyone.

Okay.

I will be back.
No one should leave.

You are going?

You will enter that area?

If She is a Goddess, how can it
be a sin to get a glimpse of her?

Holy verses being read out

Listen, you can enter from
the rear path for 500 rupees.

It is meant for the VIP
guests. 500 per head.

1500 for three of you.
- No need. We'll go with you.

So, brother,

what do you do in Kolkata?

We're medical students. Doctors.

Madam too?
- Yes, all three of us.

And you?
- I am from the news bureau.

You and 'Buro' (old)? No way!

Here you go.

We've reached Lakshmi's
house. Come.

Without me, you'd be standing
in the queue for an hour.

Don't forget to click
pictures on your phone.

But Lakshmi is small. No
point taking selfies with Her.

Better, take pictures and put
it on Facebook. It'll go viral!

Brother, listen...

Guide da... please listen.

How did the Zamindar's elder
son react when he saw her?

He's extremely short tempered.
He's very rude.

But... When he saw the Goddess...

I hear that he was
stupefied! Come.

Put a 'tilak' on his forehead.

Come.

Please move aside.
Keep moving!

Take the right.
Please come.

Please give way!

Come.

Look!

Take a picture, brother!

Take a picture!

Take a picture, Madam!
- Hold this.

Holy verses being read out

Earlier, the Brahmins and the upper
castes used to consider them impure.

And now...

they are reading out the
holy verses in their home.

There are so many Brahmin families...

It's nothing but old man
Haren's good fortune.

What's all this talking
going on? Go inside!

Come on, let's go!

You cannot change what is done.

Head priest, say something. Don't
sit there napping like a pigeon.

I'm not napping. I am thinking.
- Give us the solution, then think.

You want a solution?

A lotus is always born in the muck.

The sacred lotus!

Can we conduct any holy
ritual without a lotus?

But think of it,
it's born in the muck.

You too believe, that
this is God's doing?

Religion keeps the temple alive.
Temples keeps the 'purohit' alive.

'Purohit' (priest)- he who does
good to all the villagers.

What kind of good?
- Is Hijalganj agriculturally productive?

No. And industry? What
happened to that factory?

It's lying empty.

Industry has gone for a toss.
- Minerals?

Why are you joking?
- So tell me.

How long will the Ray family
run on the age old exchequer?

Even our neighbours from Mohanpur
haven't heard of Hijalganj or Domjuri.

So, I suggest, don't turn
down the blessing you have.

You mean,

'Lakshmi'?

Does Goddess Lakshmi have four hands?
- 'Maha'-Lakshmi has!

I see. Rajat...

You must take this upon yourself then.

Spread the word in
the villages nearby,

Domjuri has been blessed with
Goddess Lakshmi's incarnation!

Listen, everybody! The four handed Goddess
Lakshmi has been incarnated in Hijalganj.

Everyone is being invited
to visit the Goddess.

You've saved my number.

When you or your relatives
come from Kolkata, just call me.

I'll arrange the complete visit.
Just look for me, 'Khokon Sardar'.

Guide da, please eat.
- No way, I'm getting late!

I'll lose out on clients. All these
youngsters have turned guides now.

Yapping away false myths for
money, with their limited knowledge.

Slow down. You are chomping on it.

I am really hungry!

Why did you fast? You think all
these devotees are on a fast?

You're impossible.
- Yes, go ask them.

Of course. They are all fasting!

They will offer the
prayers first, then eat.

Bye. See you, Madam. Bye.

I won't eat.
- Eat by yourself.

I am not hungry.

I'll go look for Shambhu da.
You guys eat.

This place is so crowded!

So, how was it?
- Unbelievable!

Madam, need a guide?
- No. We're done.

Oh, I see.

Fine.

Looking for someone?
- Our driver, Shambhu da.

He must be around.

I forgot to tell you one thing.
- What?

Fine. But why will people
step into that village?

Come on now! Just get Haren's
family purified and oathed.

Remember Swami Vivekananda's words:
"The lower castes will rise!"

It's happening!
Let it!

Do you see all these flags?

Wherever these have been put up,
those areas are purified.

Haren is no more untouchable.

He is Goddess Lakshmi's family now.
Directly related to God Himself!

Like the Gods purify themselves
With these holy verses

Let me purify myself
By the virtue of it

Theft, oppression of women,
human assassination,

The grave sins, that these are

By the virtue of the holy 'Pabamani Sukta'
Forgive me, may I refrain

Pardon my ignorance of the 'mantras'

Free me from those that
are considered sins in the 'Shastra'

Move aside!

Give way!

Come on!

Here you are!
- Hey, where have you been?

You can't imagine what I saw!
The Goddess Lakshmi herself!

I sneaked inside again, for
a second glance of her.

Amir went looking for you.
Wash your hands and eat fast.

We're very late.

We won't reach Kolkata before 2 pm.

Who knew it would take
so long. My goodness!

How much? 500, right?
- Come. 500, yes.

I want to go to the front.
- Want to touch Her feet? Come.

Please come.

Lakshmi's mother.

I see.
- How are you?

He is a doctor. He's come from
Kolkata to see the Goddess.

Not yet. I'm still studying
to become a doctor.

She doesn't understand
so much. Come.

Come.

Come. Told you,
it's mesmerising!

This is my second time.
- I've lost count in all these days.

I thought it was just hearsay.
- Of course.

But you can see how it is.
- Come, Doctor.

Come.
- Why is he calling me a doctor?

Why give them the
real name? Let's go.

Come.
- Yes.

How are you, old man?

This way.

Come. This way.

Come.

Oh my God!

Name?

What happened?
Your name please?

Amarnath Dutta.

'Shandilya' Brahmin.

I see. Touch her feet.
- Seek blessings.

Priest, you know who he is?
He is a doctor!

He has come from Kolkata.
Very religious person.

This is his second visit.
- Wonderful.

Doctor... keep this.

Amarnath...
- Take this.

Amarnath...

Tie this string to your right hand.

It's from the Goddess' clothes.

Here.

Let's go.

- Amarnath? Come.

Okay.

See you.

Come.

Let's go.

Old man, bye.
- Okay.

Come.

This is Haren. They say
he is 108 years old.

But you won't catch a clue.
He is still very active.

He is the head of the village.

The head priest has
come to your house.

My father is also here.

I am here too.

Do you understand why?

We're purifying your house.

The doorway to your house,
your lawn... we're purifying it all.

All castes can step into your house
unhindered from now onwards.

Goddess Lakshmi has been
born in your home, Haren.

All your sins, misfortune,
is washed away now.

You are the head of Domjuri.

You are the head of this place,
which is the Goddess' abode.

People will visit your place. Upper caste
people, pilgrims, everyone will come.

Take care of everybody.

The Goddess must
not be disrespected.

Our people will be here with you.
You will not have any problem.

Get it?
- Hey, do you understand?

Yes.

Who is Lakshmi's father?

He's a very young man. He gets
baffled seeing all the people.

Wait, I'll get him.
- Listen to me.

Tell him a reporter from Kolkata has
come. May not want to see a doctor.

Okay, I will call him.

So, tell me.

Ever experienced anything like this?

What is the most interesting
bit in this entire thing?

Goddess Lakshmi has fever.

Around a 102° Fahrenheit.
- What!

How do you know?
- I touched her feet to seek blessings.

Her body is burning with fever.

How can a Goddess have fever?

Yes, tell me.
- Where are you?

Shambhu da has already come back.

You went in again?

Listen...

Hello?

Hello?

This is Lakshmi's father.

They want to talk.

So you are Lakshmi's father?
- Yes, Sir.

I am from Kolkata.
I write in the newspaper.

I've been coming here for some
days now. I want to talk to you.

Is she your only daughter?
- Yes, Sir.

Can I take a picture of yours?

Blessed with the Goddess' birth
in your home. How do you feel?

I'm thankful to God.
- I'm his brother.

Did you see a doctor
after she was born?

No, Sir.
- Never?

No, Sir. How can a mortal
doctor cure a Goddess?

What the hell...
- You stop talking please.

Please tell him the baby has fever. They
should see a doctor as soon as possible!

What is he saying?

He is saying this is his second
time visiting the Goddess.

He wants to come back again.
- Oh, sure.

Please come.
- Listen.

She is a baby after all. You
should see a doctor nonetheless.

Why risk it?
- Only if old man Haren approves...

She has fever.
Her body is burning.

It's been like that for 3 days.
- Give her medicines!

Convince your old man!
- Sir, let's go.

Ray family's elder son is coming!
He'll make a fuss now. Come!

He's coming!

Come, let's go.

Did old Haren ever imagine
he'd live to see this day?

All good?

Put the chair here.
- Move aside.

Move.

Call Gopal Babu.

Okay.

Come with me.
- Yes, let's get going.

The entire world is here!

Hope there is no problem?
Let me know if there is anything.

Take care that the devotees get
the food offering twice a day.

It's full moon tomorrow. Baba
wants a special prayer service.

We'll make a special meal too.

Make arrangements to distribute the
food in all the houses of this area.

Announce it on the mic right away.

Sure, Sir.

Put a few more men there,
it's too crowded.

Alright.

Go.

Hello, Sir.
- Hello.

Don't go home with
the offering money.

Come to the Ray House first,
deposit the money and go home.

Okay.

But if there's any discrepancy,
you'll have to pay.

How is the collection?
- Collection?

It's increasing in
leaps and bounds!

Good! Hijalganj will become the
biggest pilgrimage spot in India.

I'll make a marble temple
here with that money.

Go inside, get to work.

Okay.

What's with him?
He looks pale.

It's going absolutely fine!

I think Lakshmi has got fever.

It's been 3 days.

Her body is very warm.

What else do you expect
in this heat? A snowfall?

We never took her to a
doctor since her birth.

If you allow...

Good Lord...

What! Doctors resort to God when in
trouble! You're doing the opposite!

What! Doctors resort to God when in
trouble! You're doing the opposite!

God taking help from a doctor?

The temple will never
get made this way!

The mere mortal, Dr. Bhola
will cure our Lakshmi?

That's going to be something now!

Have you gone crazy? Go inside.

Listen to me carefully.
You guys leave with Shambhu da.

I'll stay here for a couple of days.

I'll come back by train later.

You will stay back?

We'll leave you behind?
- You can't imagine...

- Excuse me. Can we
do this in the hotel?

Yes, let's go. And
you send me the pictures.

A special puja offering
has been arranged.

Please come and participate!

All the devotees will be
offered special food tomorrow.

Let's go!
- Right.

Please collect the
coupons from office.

Give me a minute.
- Okay.

Keep this.

Oh my God!

Call me if you're bored.
- Is that so? Thank you!

The next stop is our
signature eatery?

What about our 'Jack and Jill'?
- Asleep, in the backseat.

Should I call them?
- No, let them sleep.

We stop at the eatery then?
- Yes, let's go.

Come.

Hello.
- Hello, Madam...

Yes...
- Hello? Can you hear me?

Yes.

Hope you saw the photos I sent you.

What should we do now?
- Partial parasitic twins...

When they don't develop
properly, a part of...

I can't opine about her internal
organs without a scan.

Of course.
- You sure she has only two legs?

Yes, though it was all
covered with clothes.

Only the legs were visible,
for seeking blessings.

God!

Rather a 'Goddess'.

No, it's no miracle. Such
cases have happened before.

In fact, if not tested immediately
and taken to surgery, she won't survive.

We did such a surgery in 2008. It took
us 36 hours to do that surgery.

36 hours!
- 36? What...

The baby was from Jalpaiguri.
Talk to the parents.

The doctors from the local
hospital can help you.

You can't imagine this, Madam!
This baby is Goddess Lakshmi!

There's a pandemonium going on!
Thousands of devotees are coming!

And she has had the
fever for 3 days now!

She's never been taken to a doctor.

Madam, what should I do?
- Talk to them, what else?

Tell them, this is no religious
matter. She is sick, it can be cured.

Okay, Ma'am. Thank you. Bye.
- Umm... Hello?

Listen, Hello?
- Yes, Ma'am?

You see, this is...

This involves religious sentiment.
And you're an outsider there.

So... don't overdo it.

What if they don't listen?
- Then leave God in God's hands.

What else?

Listen up, everybody!

Tomorrow is a full moon, so a special puja
and food distribution is being arranged.

If anyone wishes to contribute,

kindly pay at the Goddess' abode.
Listen up, everybody.

Tomorrow is a full moon, so a special puja
and food distribution is being arranged...

Ma'am sent a message. She asked
to give the baby paracetamol.

Ask Shambhu da to take out the car.

I've eaten a lot.
No more lunch for me.

I'll be in the car.
- Let's go then.

Yes.
- Have some mouth freshener.

Get into the car. I am coming.

I'm getting in.

I've taken it. Sit.

Madam, I'll see you.
- Yes.

Come.

'A teacher's contribution can
never be blatantly pointed out.'

'Their behaviour,
personality, ideologies.'

'Subconsciously, these things
shape the students' mind.'

'Dr. Mitali Sen is one such teacher.'

What are you thinking, Joy da?

Did you overeat?

I was thinking of this scene from
the film 'Hirak Rajar Deshe'.

Which one?- One where Udayan
Pandit asks Gupi-Bagha...

"Which side are you on?"
What did Gupi-Bagha reply?

They said, "We're on the good side.
We wish well for you."

To that, Udayan Pandit said,

"Forget about me. Do good to
the country, to the people."

Indian mythological drama playing

The woman in the yellow sari to
your left is Lakshmi's mother.

Just try to connect.

Amir...

Do you plan to show
them the entire film?

Let them get settled first.

After that.

It's getting late. Put it on.

Wait!

Go.

Put it on.

Wait.

A parasitic twin is an identical twin
that has stopped developing

during gestation.

But is physically attached
to the fully developing twin.

They usually don't share organs
with the dominant twin.

They can't survive on their own.

To ease the burden
on the healthy twin,

surgical removal of the
parasitic twin is necessary.

Parasitic twins can
be of different types.

Extra limbs or other body parts may
come out from the back of the head.

Cranium, upper abdomen,
above the stomach.

For this reason, in many cultures,
they find resemblance

with their Gods and Goddesses.

Since different amount of limbs are
coming out from a singular body part.

Each case has a unique
set of circumstances.

Potential complications
from the surgeries vary.

Depending on the specific details.

I don't think they understand.

And follow the line of science, coming
from where they are coming...

It's no doubt, a historic decision.

The possibility, the faith
of science has reached...

Right to the remote parts
of the villages.

Move aside.

Girls like Lakshmi have
been born before.

Even a Lord Ganesha was born.

They are not healthy.

It's tough to save such a
baby's life without treatment.

You understand 'twins'?

Twins. Yes.

They fail to be born as twins.

So, this baby is born with the
limbs of the other twin baby.

To understand what else is jumbled up
inside their body, you must see a doctor.

Gods and Goddesses, religion,
all these have nothing to do with this.

How do you mean?

Do you have four hands? Does
anyone in your family have it?

It is nothing but God's will.

Just because the doctor is
speaking in English, it's correct?

All these people, the
devotees... are they stupid?

It's mere superstition.
Why don't you understand?

Look... we too are junior doctors.

Believe us, if you don't get the
treatment, no God will save your baby.

Hey!

You've spoken enough now.

Pack up that TV and go home.

Shibnath.
- Yes...

Haren babu, I beg of you.
I mean no harm.

- Amarnath, keep your mouth shut.

We've had enough from you guys now.

Now go home.

Hey, Doctor.

Who all are there in your family?

Your mother?

Yes, she is there.

Your father?

Yes.

Siblings?

Ah.

So you are the only child.

Go home.

Any idea how old I am?

Over a hundred years!

It has been a hundred years...

We, the lower caste have been
humiliated, disrespected, blamed.

I have tolerated enough!

But overnight, with Goddess Lakshmi's
grace, it's all washed away now!

Those who used to
loath even our shadows...

Now they come to our house to
pay their respect, twice a day.

All because of the Goddess Lakshmi.

If you so much as put a
finger on the Goddess,

my hands are still tough enough...

One slap and even a bamboo
tree would break!

Go home.

The Goddess will bless you.

Go home!

Let's go!

Where is your watch?

You had it when we were going.

Hey...

Your watch?

She has high fever.

We're junior doctors.

All three of us. We're
studying to become doctors.

Give her this, six drops,
after every eight hours.

I don't have a clock here.

You know how to check time?
What time is it, tell me?

Ten minutes past eight.
- Very good.

Keep this.

Don't tell anyone. They won't
let you give her the medicine.

Will she recover?
- The fever may go down.

But unless you see a proper doctor...

Your daughter won't survive.

No one can save her.
You saw it on the TV, didn't you?

There are many such cases.

It's a disease.

You are the mother.

It's you who stands
to lose her child.

Why would we want to
do the baby any harm?

Once I'm gone, soak your sari in
cool water, wipe her head with it.

Give it to me.

You guys better go back to Kolkata
before this reaches the Rays.

I'm not going back.
I'll try as long as I can.

They will recognize us.
- But not me. I will go.

Don't be stupid!

Old Haren can hardly see. Only
the mother will recognize me.

Exactly. Joy da, we'll check out
and keep the luggage in your room.

Accompany Gayatri to
Lakshmi's house tomorrow.

And you?
- Just me and her? You come along.

This isn't a film. It's not like they won't
know it's me, if I walk in as someone else!

I will go to the Ray House tomorrow.
- What!

Wonderful plan!
- Hear me out before mocking me!

We have to reach them before Haren.

What are you saying!
It's extremely risky!

Are you mad?

Open your ears and listen
to me first, Mr. Dutta.

We'll talk to the elder son
of Ray family directly.

And he'll welcome
us with open arms.

Don't talk rubbish!
- Why are you fighting?

He is the one who is shouting!
- Quiet!

Stop yelling! Will you kindly listen!?

We have to stop Rajat Ray.
That will buy us time.

It's way complicated!
- I know it's complicated!

Do as I say, then let's see...
- I am out of this.

I'm not doing this. This
is enough now. No way.

So you don't trust me?

Do you trust me? Yes or no?

Yes.

You do? Do you trust me?

I trust your intentions.

Hear him out, then decide.

I've thought this through.
Just do it. Trust me!

Trust me, please!
- Joy Babu, isn't this dangerous?

I know it's scary, but is it wrong?

Joy da, a baby is dying in front of us!

Why are we studying medicine?
To save our backs.

'I know this Amir very well.'

'I really do.'

'And I probably know his
spine more than anything else.'

'If all of us had that spine, the world
would've been much more beautiful.'

- Enough fighting now.

It's finalised. Me and Gayatri go to
Lakshmi's. You two go to the Rays'.

That's final!

Touch her feet, seek blessings.

Good.

Lakshmi's mother?

Madam.

The fever is gone.
- Giving her the medicine?

Yes, every eight hours.

Fruits for you. Keep it inside.

We need to talk. Come
behind the cow-shed in a bit.

Okay.

We've come from Kolkata.
- Please talk to him.

Whom do you want?
- Rajat Babu.

He's inside. Go.

God bless.

In there?
- Yes.

Hey, stop taking pictures.

Brother, where from?

We've come from Kolkata.

We stayed back, seeing
what's happening here!

We are ourselves quite surprised!

Never imagined I'd have
the luck to meet God!

We saw the Goddess from afar.

It's very crowded.

But why! There is a VIP
gate from the rear side.

Though, the rate is a little high.
- We're just students. Can't afford it.

What are you studying?
- Medical Science.

Yes.

Ah, so you are doctors?

Not yet.
- We will become doctors.

We are junior doctors.

Ah!

Please spread the word in Kolkata
then? Write on Facebook.

You're students of science.
People believe you.

Obviously.
Once we reach Kolkata,

we'll tell everyone everything.

Very good. Where do
you stay in Kolkata?

Bhushukpaad.
Both of us stay there.

Where is that?
- Bhushukpaad..

Crossing the interiors of Howrah.

You see, people don't recognize
Bhushukpaad, so we say Kolkata.

I understand.

So tell me, how can I help you?

You see, Rajat Babu...

We made a mistake yesterday.

If we knew about you, we
would've directly come here.

I am there for you, tell me.
- You see...

We went back to Lakshmi's
house in the evening.

In the evening?
- Yes, I told them,

the baby should get treatment.

So many people are touching her.
As doctors, it really scared us.

If she gets infected, no one will
be able to save the baby.

Oh my God! But why
are you apologizing?

You are being helpful!

Old Haren said Ray family takes the
decisions. He misunderstood us.

Maybe he got angry because we went in
the evening. He was relaxing, you know.

We showed them the laptop, told
them. One small infection and...

No one can save Lakshmi.

- Enough now.

Please don't utter those
unholy words, please!

Sorry...

No matter what, after all she is
the Goddess of wealth, for me.

True.
- So, brother... what to do now?

Just stop her from getting
touched, no blessings.

People can only see her from afar.

Rajat Babu, does anyone visit
Lakshmi's house at night?

No.
- Okay.

There are cheetahs in
that area. I mean leopards.

I never spotted one.
The aboriginals say so.

Besides there are...

My goodness!

Poisonous ones!

By five, everyone shuts
down and heads home.

Good.
- I'm really grateful to you.

Come, I'll get you a close
glance of the Goddess. Hey...

Why, take us when we
come back with our families.

We'll go again.
- Yes, Sir.

Take the car out.

And go tell them, no one apart from
the Goddess' parents and family,

are allowed to touch Her.
- Rajat Babu, just her parents.

Only parents?
- Yes.

Only the parents. Okay?

What about the priest?

No.

Even him?

Everyone will stay away, okay?
Now go, take out the car.

Yes.
- So, as I was saying...

The District Magistrate
is visiting her tomorrow...

Alright, from afar.

I understand. I won't allow anyone.

No one!

Brothers, you have really
been of so much help!

Thank you!

Thanks a lot.

You don't know me at
all, but still you came.

Are you here this evening?

No...
- A couple of drinks...

We should leave. Bhushukpaad
is quite far from Kolkata.

We're getting late.

We will surely meet again.

We should get going.

Come.
- Yes, let's go.

'What a lively man, Rajat Ray.'

'I quite liked him at
our first meeting.'

'Later I heard, he was standing
for the upcoming election.'

'With Goddess Lakshmi's blessings,
who could stop him now?'

'Rajat Babu really liked Amir.'

'He didn't pay me much attention, so
I became the amateur photographer.'

Let's go.

Okay?
- Play the song!

The infinite bird drowns
in the dark rippling water

Today, nor tomorrow shall
it surface for a trace

Dear farmer girl, why do you wait?

I turned the volume up!
This song never gets old!

Song of the soil. Folk
music, very fulfilling.

The tapering river of time
flows through the seasons

Look, a peacock.
- Shh!

A mirror, a comb, from
the marts of Midnapore

Go!

You carefully tie your hair, dear girl
But it still remains flawed

Dear dark princess, you wear
the moon around your neck

Every day the beauty of your locks
is enhanced, bit by bit

Come!

Old man, you've misunderstood.
He's a good guy, we're friends.

Please move.

Old man Haren...

Here, keep a thousand rupees.
Please don't mind.

For Lakshmi's treatment.

Shib!

They are waiting in the car, let's go.

Take care of the loose money.
- We have to leave now.

Oh...

Go, we'll do this later.

So you're leaving. Fine.

You've been so helpful, brother.
Can't thank you enough.

It's okay.
- Kindly promote us in the city.

Sure.

Remember to put my name
as, 'Shri Rajat Narayan Ray'.

Don't just write 'Rajat Ray'.
Come, I will walk you down.

Oh no... I forgot to
ask you your name!

Amir Hussain.

What time is it?

8:25 pm.
- Okay.

Only me and Gayatri will get down.

The infinite bird drowns
in the dark rippling water

Today, nor tomorrow shall
it surface for a trace

Dear farmer girl, why do you wait?

You're getting off the car...

He said there are leopards here.
- Shoot the video if it attacks us.

Shut up!

Lakshmi resides with
the poor and the needy

Pay a penny or two
For Her holy glance

Quiet.

Shib...

Shib!

What?
- Record it.

Record this, I am serious.

Shambhu da, blink the light
once, then switch it off.

Gayatri...

Quietly, get down.

Come.

Get in the car.

Bravo! You've been a brave mother!

We are doctors.

Don't be scared.

We promise, we won't leave
any stone unturned to save her.

She will grow up to be much
more courageous than you!

Get into the car.

Gayatri, take charge.

Get into the car!

Come on.
What happened?

Don't waste time. Leave!

What now!?

Lakshmi's mother...

She is your baby,
you have to save her!

She is no Goddess!
If you want Lakshmi to survive...

Come with us. Believe me, the
treatment will be taken care of.

If you are scared, then be
prepared to bury her soon.

They are all busy drinking at the
old man's yard in the evening.

Come at that time.

8:30?

Please tell me we can save her?

Get in!

Amir...
- Get into the car.

Shibu, move.

Shambhu da, quick!

The world burns
In the cold fire of a pyre

How would I survive
this, dear friend

My heart pounds in fear
Under the doomsday sky

Yes.

We'll take some more time.

Yes, hold on.

He's calling again.

Ah. Give me.

'Life surprises you a thousand
times, and again.'

'Big, small, mediocre, enormous...
life is full of surprises.'

'After a point you learn
to accept these surprises.'

'And the trivial astonishments
cease to baffle you as much.'

'But Amir and his gang...'

'They are such a defiant generation.'

'Only they could've put
me in such a weird spot.'

'A moment, where I could
spell my own name wrongly...'

What is this!

What's happening?

Ma'am!

We stole the baby.

Please help!

Thank you, Shambhu da.

Whose phone is ringing?
- Mine has no charge.

Oops, it's mine.

Take the call.

Yes, Uncle.

'The man Gayatri is talking to
on the phone, is Anwar Hussain.'

'Another adult who played along
with the kids, just like me.'

'I hardly knew him before. We met
properly, only around five years ago.'

'I wonder if two people could've
met in stranger circumstances.'

'The sun hadn't risen yet.'

I am...
- Anwar Bhai. Please come.

Yes.
- Sorry to call you at this hour.

Where are they?
- Inside. Come.

Lakshmi!

Lakshmi's father...
- What happened?

She is not inside!
- What! Where were you?

I went to pee. I came back
to see the bed's empty!

Oh no!

Don't cry, dear.

I am here!

Now what?

Oh dear girl, don't cry!

Everyone, come here!
Lakshmi is missing!

Old man, where are you?

Hey!

Who is shouting?
- What's happening?

Let's go see what happened?!

I told your son, in fact I
told all three of them.

You should've called before
taking such a drastic decision!

We tried.
- You have called me before!

No, they are blinded
by faith, Ma'am!

We could've gone
there, spoken to them!

Trust me!

Look for Her!
We have to find Her!

Everyone, come with me!

Follow me!
- Let's go!

Come with me!
- Look for Her!

What if a wild animal
picked Her up!

Oh God! Look for Her!

Religion, business, politics, they've
mixed it all up! Don't believe me?

Don't be an idiot!
- Show them the pictures.

Don't talk like an idiot!

They can do anything they want with
their baby, we can't bring her here!

This is illegal!

We've seen on news how
parents abandon babies!

In drains, dustbins!

On the train, in bathrooms...
new born babies!

Ma'am, you think all
those children die?

They get rescued, right?
Then why not our Lakshmi!?

Check the bushes over there!

Be careful, there are wild
cats and jackals here!

Can't see anything here...

Stop screaming.

Shut up.

When will you kids grow up?

Why don't you get it, you picked up
a baby without her parents' consent!

Her mother gave her to us, herself!

Do you have proof?
- Yes, Gayatri... The video?

Where did the baby go?
- Look over there!

Look behind the bushes!

Go straight!

Say, Lakshmi's mother is pressurised,
say she refuses to speak.

What if she says something
that goes against you?

Local news, Kolkata's media...
how will you handle it?

Explain!

Look on the right side!

Where could my girl be?
- Check properly.

Ma'am, I was depending
on you when I brought her.

What do you mean?
- Only you can...

You fool, is she beyond the law?

Abbu, we didn't bring her to you. Because
logic and legalities can't save her.

She needs immediate surgery,
Ma'am. As soon as possible!

Please tell us what to do...
- Hey, listen to me.

What?

You keep using this phrase,
'logic and legalities'.

Hey! Look at me!

Disrespect me, but I've worked
in the court as a clerk for years.

I know the law much
better than you!

I don't want to get famous
in the media as Amir's father!

Listen, just a minute.
Look... the baby needs treatment.

We need to solve that first.

I think if we can immediately...

I don't know how to begin!

She isn't just any
other abandoned baby.

The four hands make it obvious
that she's a special child.

We'll return her after the operation.
- And how will the operation happen?

The hospital won't even take her
in without the parents' consent!

Hey!
- I don't know anything!

I don't know!

You bitch, tell me!

Where did you get that watch?

We will tell them the truth!

Please tell them!
- We have to inform the police first.

Exactly, hundred percent.
We have to inform the police.

Because otherwise you
cannot start the process!

Tell me! Where did
you get the watch?

You don't know? Is it?

Who hid it under the bed? Me?

Tell us, where is She!?

Ma'am, whatever
you do, save the baby!

How am I to save her?

Tell me, who gave you the money?

Speak up, you bitch!

Get it out of her!
She knows everything!

She knows!

'Donation Box'

Look, not everything
is written in the law.

If the police or the government
makes a fuss out of it,

then we will run again.
- Oh shut up.

Wait, wait. Say that again.

Nothing.
- Oh just say it.

How will we run again?

We could go to another state.
Where the news hasn't reached.

Where no one knows us.

Yes... yes, exactly.

Look, whatever we do...
We cannot delay anymore.

Now we've to hurry. Otherwise
the entire effort is in vain.

'Why am I so sheltering
of kids like Amir...'

'To understand that, you must
know a little bit about me.'

'I've been divorced for seven years.
It'll be eight years in March.'

'My only daughter, Rukmini Sen...'

'She was a state-level swimming
champion from Bengal.'

'And the youngest mountaineer
from Bengal.'

'20th May, 2014. Everyone knows Chhanda
Gayen went missing at Kanchenjunga.'

'Three years before that.'

'In 2011, at the mountaineering
training camp.'

'A sudden cardiac
arrest took Rukmini.'

'Rwitobroto was absolutely against his
daughter's dream and obsession...'

'To climb the Everest.'

'He wanted her to become an administrator,
like himself. I never stopped her.'

'After she passed away,
we started having fights.'

'Finally, we decided on
a divorce. Mutually.'

'Our children... Their dreams and
desires have a zenith point.'

'Beyond all logic, profit and loss, '

'all they want is to get to that peak.'

'Just like Amir and his friends.'

'As junior doctors, they want to
take humanity to a new height.'

'My daughter couldn't do it.'

'At least these kids must!'

Here.

Take it.

Thank you.

Go home and get some sleep.

The tea is hot.

Are you somehow...
repenting this?

Repent?

Not at all.

In other countries, people come
forward to save even stray dogs.

They get ambulances
and helicopters to save it.

For what?

It doesn't matter who you are saving.
You are... You're saving a life!

That's what a life is worth!

And look at us!

We're trying to save a baby.
Running around like thieves!

It's bad!

It's not good.

We just have to go by the
rules now. That's all.

What rules, Gayatri?

Is there any doubt
that Lakshmi is ill?

She'll die if not operated.
Any doubt? So, do it!

Save her first, then talk!
- Shh!

Come.
- Wait.

Are you scared?

After everything I did,
you're still asking this?

Hey.

Ma'am is calling you.

I'll be there.

Come.
- Go, I'll come.

Is it all true?

Yes, Sir.

Lakshmi has been stolen.

-What!

Do you think this is
a circus going on?

There were so many men at
home, and Lakshmi disappeared?!

You bloody Haren! Don't stay
quiet! Where is Lakshmi?!

Speak up! Speak up!

Listen, all three of you.

Don't talk about this
on social media.

No.
- Not at all.

No way.
- And...

If there is any news
from Hijalganj...

Send it on the Whatsapp group.

That's better.
- And... Joy da...

He promised 'Sangbad Kolkata'
won't publish any story now. So...

We didn't spot any other
reporters from Kolkata there.

They were all local.

I don't see anything here either.
- Yes.

There's nothing today.
But soon there could be.

The news can come in late as well.

We must keep an eye.

We need proper guidance.

That too from administration.

Madam, if you know
someone who can...

If you could try.

You're aware that I do know
someone, that's why the request.

In so many years, I've never
got any help for myself.

Didn't even ask for it.

You're requesting me to beg him for
help, because you've messed it up!

I've to tell him, "They've done
something illegal. Please cover it up."

I can't do that.

I'm sorry. You should've
thought about this earlier.

Take responsibility of your own
doing. Or just go return the kid.

I can't tell anyone.

Irresponsible generation!

Sorry, Ma'am.

You don't have to do anything.
We'll try and help. If we fail...

Anyway she would've succumbed
to death, back at Hijalganj.

But calling us an 'irresponsible
generation' is not correct.

This generation didn't make a
social media circus out of it.

Our generation didn't put up
posts to savour some 'likes'.

If saving a life is irresponsibility,
I do not know what responsibility is.

So tell me, how many times have
you guys taken such a risk?

Amir, quiet.
- Like we did!

Is this the time
to lose your temper?

I am not getting angry.
Just telling you what I feel.

In our city, someone lying injured
on the road will go unattended.

Because people must
avoid a police case!

Screams of domestic violence victims
will go unheard. Waiting for a better time.

And in that very same city, three
young doctors... Look at the irony.

They try to save a little baby!
And that is irresponsible?

Wow.

My grandpa...

He used to calls us like this
as kids... "Come here, bugger."

That 'bugger' is not an insult.

It's love.

Please don't mind him.

No.

He's irritable because
he got no sleep at night.

Listen, do you think I should
keep Lakshmi at my place?

No, she'll get the
medical care here.

Gopa too has found a new toy.

So we better get going now.

Yes, I think you should go home.

I'll figure out what to do next,
you go get some sleep.

I'll see what I can do.

Yes.

Come.
- Let's go.

Go home and sleep.
Let's see what can be done.

Come.
- After you.

Ma'am.

You're getting angry very
easily, get your BP checked.

Shut up! Go!
- Sorry.

'I haven't called Rwitobroto
even once in eight years.'

'Ran into him once, at
a film's premiere.'

'There's always a lot of security with
him. Obviously, we didn't talk.'

'He's the Housing and
Urban Transport Minister.'

'He is the only one I
know who can help us.'

'Well, yes, I do 'know' him.'

'The third adult in
this child's play.'

The usual procedure is to take
the abandoned child to the police.

And then,

they send the baby to the
child welfare department.

Unless the parents are found,
the kid is kept in the home-care.

How long does this take?
- How long? Days.

It will take time to regularize.
- The baby will die by then!

An immediate scan and
test, then a surgery is needed.

Don't be foolish. You
want to lose your license?

Couldn't they convince the family?

Where is the kid now?

At home, with me.
- Wonderful. Very good.

Fantastic.

She really has four hands?

Do you have a picture?
- Yes, I did try to click one.

Let me see.

Wait.

In Gopa's lap.

Unbelievable.

I recall seeing a conjoint twin like
her in a fair, back in childhood.

She looks like Gopa. Doesn't she?

What happened?

Is Gopa married?

Yes, it's been three years.

Does she have children?

No. Why?

Very good. Look, I'd like to meet
these three revolutionaries.

As soon as possible.
Time is running out.

Where should I send them?
- Not possible here.

No...
- Not even at my office.

I think I should be present.

In fact, I want Amir's father,
Anwar Bhai to be there too.

My place?
- No, my place?

If you don't mind, obviously.

I don't have a wife or a girlfriend
who would mind. Fine, so be it.

And...

All these bodyguards and...

The convoy... it's
better you get rid of it.

That's the only condition.

Okay.

'Lakshmi's clothes and photos
couldn't gather a crowd.'

'After the news got out,
the fair has nearly shut down.'

'The Ray family has
stopped visiting too.'

'Only a priest. And someone
to collect the monetary offerings.'

'Lakshmi's mother has high fever. What
happened to her is not plain anger.'

'It's domestic violence. Oppression.'

'In my novel, Lakshmi's mother is a
far more important character than Amir.'

'But I've understood this, in order
to mother the Goddess Lakshmi, '

'you've to be as powerful
as Goddess Durga!'

'Shibnath and Amir keep
calling for updates.'

'The Rays picked me up, asked a lot
of questions. Whether I knew them.'

'I said I didn't know their names.
Only met them at the fair.'

'Amir's new number is saved
as 'Idiot 1' on my phone.'

'Gayatri is 'Idiot 2'.
And Shibnath is 'Idiot 3'.'

'The biggest gift I found
at Lakshmi's fairground.'

'The three idiots.'

The kid will die if we return her.
And if we go by the rules and wait,

she'll die without treatment.
- That's what we're trying to say!

- One minute.
You don't talk when I talk.

Please.

This is not a formal meeting.
I am not here as a minister.

I'm just here because your
Madam is now involved in this.

You must remember one thing.

Whatever we talk about here,
it shouldn't get out.

It must remain between us.

I will have no shame
in helping you,

if the baby is treated
and returned to her mother.

Exactly.

And Amir... I've heard everything.

As an administrator,
I can tell you this much,

when you guys grow up
to shoulder the country,

India is going to be a much
better place to live in.

I am proud of you, my son.

Why are you getting emotional?

The fight has just begun!

Come on, cheer up!

Hey...

He is very stressed.

Hey, wipe your tears.

What happened?

He doesn't eat properly.
Doesn't sleep.

He's become so short tempered.
- I'm so sorry.

Soldiers don't sleep, Anwar Bhai.

You shouldn't sleep either.

Until you win the battle, don't relax!

No one will sleep!
- Yes, Sir.

Mitali, first, you have to
do something very important.

Convince Gopa to play
Lakshmi's mother.

And Anwar Bhai, an official
birth certificate will be needed.

Don't worry, it will be provided.

Sir.
- Yes, tell me.

Sir, I think if we get the treatment
done from a different state...

I mean say... Bangalore,
Hyderabad... Or...

Delhi... Any other state, where they
won't be able to track or trace us.

Numerous patients keep going
outside for treatment every day. So...

I think we should... Ah, by the way
this is... Shibnath's idea originally.

Bang on, Shibnath.

Actually, I was also
thinking on those lines.

In fact Diklu da, is the director of the
State Hospital in Bhubaneswar.

I will tell him.
- Diklu...

Our Dibyendu.

You've to recommend Dr. Dibyendu
Mahapatra as a specialist, in a letter.

Anwar Bhai, they are doing a noble
job. I really don't see any problem.

There's just one thing...

You all must go by road.

Go there and begin the
treatment, the soonest.

Just get on the job.

Actually, the baby had fever. It will
take at least ten hours by road.

I think it is better to go by train.

Right.

I too think so.
- Okay, I'll get the train tickets done.

You take Gopa, the baby and
Anwar Bhai, by train.

But... You three have
to go by road.

Okay?
- Did you call me?

No.

Want another cup of tea?
- Yes, sure. No problem.

Okay.
- Don't worry, Ma'am.

Madam.

I overheard your conversation.

You know, my husband is desperate for
a baby. But I told him, I'm busy now.

Becoming a mother isn't that easy!

Fine, play Lakshmi's mother
for now. As a rehearsal.

Then you can have your own baby.

Wait, I'll get more tea.
- Yes.

Please look over the baby.
- Right.

Sit.

I was wondering... Hope they
don't land in any trouble.

What new trouble could they
get into? What's done is done.

If they succeed in the mission, at
least an innocent life will be saved.

Thousands of fake identity
certificates are made every day.

Foreigners are coming in,
settling here as Indians.

Fake doctors and teachers.

Even the criminals... They fake
illnesses to come stay at hospitals.

For months! What are
we doing about it?

A fake mother, a few laws broken.
Yes. But they are saving a life.

Thank you, Sir.
- It's okay.

Thank you, Ma'am.

We're extremely sorry.

Had you not helped us...
We're honestly grateful.

Someone else would've helped.
- No, seriously.

Let me tell you something.

Messenger of God. Angels. They say,
angels have wings on their backs.

I see wings on your
backs. Can't you?

Exactly.

Those angel wings guide us
humans, to help each other out.

'Everyone is invested
in Lakshmi's well-being.'

'Mr. Rwitobroto is solving
every problem one by one.'

'The rest is Lakshmi's fate.'

'Two people who've been distant for eight
years, put all their complains aside, '

'to stand beside us.'

'Like Mr. Rwitobroto said, 'Angels'.'

'To us, they are angels.'

Attention please.

I'll drink the tea and leave.

All of you, please pack your bags and
leave for Bhubaneswar, right away.

'While checking out from
Adorsho Hindu Hotel, '

'I did one useful thing.'

'I took care that no one would
find the reception register.'

'So the names, addresses and
signatures of the three idiots, '

'no one will ever find anything.'

'I'm returning to Kolkata.'

'My story is taking...'

'A new turn.'

'Adorsho Hindu Hotel'

I'll get it. Sit.

Madam...

Who is it?
- Come.

Are you good?
- Yes.

What happened?

Like you said, I've come without
the entourage... To deliver these.

Just a second.

Come inside?
- Guess who this is.

'The Good boy'?
Who is this?

Who else? Amir.

Hello, yes, good morning.

Yes, I've texted you the address of
the place where you're staying.

I've already told them.
So... God bless.

All the best.

You're doing so much for me...

Please don't keep standing
here. Come, have some tea.

Not today. I'm in a hurry.

But...

It's not like I am doing
this just for you.

Don't get me wrong.
- No.

Everything I am doing...

I'm doing it for Lakshmi.

You remember what the
name 'Rukmini' means?

Incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi.
- Yes.

We failed to save our Lakshmi.

At least lets do our very
best to save this Lakshmi.

And yes.

If you need anything, kindly don't
use your ego to hesitate.

No.
- Please don't.

The tickets and the rest
of the documents.

Thanks.
- Keep them safe.

Thank you.
- Bye.

Ah, by the way, important.

A missing child complaint was filed
in Lakshmi's name at Mohanpur today.

All the very best.

Young woman, with a golden skin

Ornated with golden
and silver garlands

Enlightened with the
light of the moon

Lord Agni Bless Goddess Lakshmi

The one with a lotus' grace
The one who resides on a lotus flower

The one, loved by all

Consort of Lord Vishnu

May Your holy blessing be upon us

Bless us with children,
family, riches and yield

Bless us with cattle and chariots

Dear Goddess, the
Mother of the world

Bless us with a healthy life

Oh Goddess, with the lotus in
your hand, reside in our homes

Dear Goddess, shower
your blessing all over

Wife of Lord Vishnu
You are ever forgiving

You, who are loved
by Lord Madhava too

Oh Goddess, you are
Lord Vishnu's dear friend

We bow down We pray to you

You, residing on a lotus
Goddess Narayani

The one graced with a
blossoming face and feet

Graced with a lotus in Your hand
Dear wife of Lord Vishnu

The all giving, mighty Goddess
We bow down, we pray to You

Mother of creation, You're Aditi

From life to death
You are indispensable

Oh wise one
Shower us with Your wisdom

You, dear Goddess
Are the epitome of fertility

Without You, Dear Goddess
The world is meaningless

Death overpowers life
Without Your presence

A three year old girl sits in a
classroom of a charity school in India.

But this is no ordinary child.

Lakshmi Tatma was the
girl with eight limbs.

To some, she was a medical miracle.

To others, she was the living
incarnation of a Goddess.

And when doctors carried
out groundbreaking surgery

to remove her extra limbs, the
eyes of the world were upon her.

Now, a year on, Lakshmi
faces more surgery.

All we want is for her next
treatment to take place.

Who is it now?

Please wait.

Two men are here.

He was asking if the
'good boy' is here.

'The good boy'?
- But Lakshmi is a girl.

I don't know.

I will go check.
- Okay.

What the...!
- I thought I should come.

Look who is here.
- Come, Diklu da.

Come in.

Move aside.

Hope you understand why
I didn't come to the hospital.

But what are you doing here?
- I thought I'd come.

Just like that. Thanks
to our dear 'good boy'.

He kept updating me every hour.

Really? So you all knew?
- They didn't. Only me.

Air India's flight at 9:10 am. And...

Sir landed here at 10:20.

Exactly. I was in the hotel. And the
latest update of the last five minutes...

Doctor, kindly share it with them.

Her heart, lungs and
kidneys are functioning well.

That's good.
- But... Fingers crossed.

Anyway, operation is successful.

But... it was really very tough.

That it was indeed. But everything
is well that ends well.

So, we must celebrate this triumph.

Chicken Manchurian and
Hakka noodles... All on me!

Place the order. And Diklu da
brought this. Thank you!

For all of us.
- Why order?

I've made pulao and mutton!
- We'll eat that too!

We will all eat!
- Yes, we will eat it.

But let me clarify this.

We're cutting the kids
some slack today, right?

The kid just got the
operation done today.

Can these three be called 'kids'?

What?
- It's decided, we'll party!

Sir, I am Joy.
- Mitra... Journalist.

Yes, brother.
- You see, Sir...

Soon, we won't have the
chance to assemble again.

Let's take a group photo, to make
this day memorable, if you allow.

You're quite intelligent.
Very good. Go ahead.

'It was already a month
in Bhubaneswar.'

'First, let me tell you,
Rukmini, aka Lakshmi, '

'is doing absolutely fine
with the two hands.'

'The hospital has
already discharged her.'

'Whether this is the last
chapter of my novel...'

'Don't know that yet.'

What do you want?

Any news of Lakshmi?

Lakshmi is dead. Get lost!

No! She is alive!
And she is fine!

Your daughter is fine! The operation
is done, she is doing great!

Who told you?

Why do you care to know?

Hey you...

Come here.

Sit.

You're joking with us, are you?

It's a bloody joke huh?

Lakshmi is fine? Is it now?

You hit me, old man?!

A little bit of fame gave you so
much pride? You don't believe me?

Where did you get the news?

Mr. Joy had called.
He asked me to tell you.

Will they return her to me?
- Of course they will!

Why will they take your baby?
Everything can't be said on phone!

Be quiet for now!

I know this old man won't believe
it unless he sees for himself.

Here you are!

Look...

Is this for you, dear?

My dear baby...
My sweetheart!

Whose toy is this?

'Amir and his gang have been
successful in saving the baby.'

'We may have helped them
to see this through, yes.'

'But it was Amir
who first lit the fire.'

'Now the challenge, is to place the
Goddess back in her temple.'

'Yes, it's a fight. Because she doesn't
have four hands like a Goddess anymore.'

'Now, she is just
an ordinary girl.'

Tell me one thing.
Our Hindu Gods and Goddesses...

Did they really have four
heads and ten hands?

Is it actually possible?

What do you think?
- Our holy 'Puranas' say so.

The 'Puranas'?
- You've read the 'Puranas'?

You think I haven't?
- On a lighter note...

Say... Shibnath's father. He
goes bride-hunting for his son.

Wow.

Why me? Talk for yourself.

Hear me out.
- He's just kidding.

You're cutting the flow.
So... Uncle goes.

He rings the doorbell first.

Now, a girl who resembles Goddess
Durga, comes to open the door.

Then, she greets him with all the
ten hands she has, saying,

"Come inside, Uncle"

I see only two options now.
Uncle could have a heart attack!

Or he would probably run away!

I mean...

We could worship such
an image. But in reality...

Ten hands are
not acceptable. Sorry.

Is it acceptable to you?
- Poor thing, why target him?

Actually, on a more serious note.

Being a Muslim, I probably
shouldn't comment on Hinduism.

But, during all of this, I did study
a bit about Hindu mythology.

And I must say...
It's fascinating.

We just idolize the
outer facade, like fools.

But there is so much more...
- There he goes. The lecture.

Shut up.

Carry on. Please tell.

Goddess Durga has ten hands.

It's symbolism.

It means Goddess Durga
is a versatile woman!

So she knows how to dance, how to sing,

she cooks very well too!

Or maybe she stitches too.

Driving, swimming, she may
be a great athlete too.

Or may be, as a mother
or a wife, she is superb!

Maybe she is a good
debater, like Gayatri.

Or maybe...

She is a beautiful painter!

Who knows... She has her
hands extended everywhere!

Ten kinds of talents!

Four heads to a God...
It isn't really possible.

It's symbolic. It's a metaphor.

That means he too is dynamic!

He can put his mind into all the
four directions. For example...

Ravana. He had ten heads. So he
could put his mind to ten things!

As an administrator.

For example, say...

Madam.

Now, Ma'am may have eight hands...

So, eight talents.

And Rwitobroto Sir...
- What about me?

Four heads, as an administrator.

What happened? Did I
say something wrong?

Good.

Amir, your analogy is
actually fascinating.

I mean...
- Unforgettable.

At least, I'll never forget it.

The upcoming Durga Puja will have
a completely different meaning for me.

Really.
- I am just sharing what I thought.

Good observation.
- Okay...

One second. Let's get to
the main discussion now?

Yes, I am sorry.

About your father getting
you a ten-handed bride?

No! I am not talking about that.
- Not that?

I am talking about Lakshmi.
What will happen to her now?

Our Gopa...
- Gopa di.

Yes, Gopa di... How long can
she carry on as the false mother?

No.

She must be returned
home, to her parents.

Of course.

It was so courageous of
her to trust us with her kid.

That's right.
- Definitely.

Yes, all that's fine but...
Who will bell the cat?

Right.

We must return her to them
in a healthy condition. That's it.

It's not that dramatic, Abbu.

They may hurl some
insults on us, but...

Finally, I am sure...
I am sure they will be happy!

Her family has been informed
that she is alive and kicking!

You know, Khokon. The local
guide? I called him this morning.

He was so happy!

Obviously. After all the kid is
being returned in good health.

He said no one was believing
that she is alive!

It's a significant victory. Against
superstitions and dogma.

Exactly.

And you are the heroes,
the protagonists.

You three started the journey!

To be fair, it's you who
must complete this circle.

You can do it.
I mean, this is how you do it!

See, as you do it, as you take up the
challenge, that's how you grow.

We'll go, Sir.
- Right. But I still think...

One of us... The adults,
we should accompany them.

Yes.
- Adults? Who?

Yes, we're adults. But could we pull this
off with such finesse and confidence?

I don't think so. They should
take up the challenge.

I think one of us should go.
- For safety.

I'll inform the Mohanpur Police.
They will be there.

I think you should just
go for it confidently.

That makes sense.
- It'll be fine.

Thank you.
- Thank you so much, Sir.

It means a lot.

That's good. Then get ready?
Gayatri, Shib, Amir?

Get going then!
- What about me?

I have awaited this moment
forever! What about me?

Yes, he will go.
- Such a drama queen!

Fine, you will go too.
- I have to!

Don't forget to take Lakshmi
with you amidst everything.

No, why would we!

Take Gopa along.
You'll need her.

Yes, that'll be good.

What about the food
on the way? Shibnath...

I walked in town on
silver spurs that jingled to

A song that I had only
sang to just a few

Quiet, she's asleep.

She saw my silver spurs and
said lets pass some time

And I will give to you

summer wine

Oh...

summer wine

Strawberries, cherries and
an angel's kiss in spring

Come.

Should I go in first?
- No, we'll go together.

Gopa di will be here with Lakshmi.
- Fine.

Sir, wait here.
We'll call you if needed.

Okay.
- Shambhu da, keep the AC on.

Of course.

Let's go.

Let's go.

Old man Haren!

Lakshmi's mother...

Old man Haren!
Where's everyone?

Lakshmi's mother...

Come out!

There...

Come out!

Here you are, come.

Do you recognize them?

Huh?

They are the real Gods.

They risked it all, to get
Lakshmi operated and cured.

Amir, tell them.

Kindly forgive me.

For kidnapping the baby like this.

You see, without the operation,
Lakshmi would've died.

I showed you the TV, tried convincing
you. But you wouldn't listen.

This is a condition that
happens to twin babies.

Lakshmi is human. How
can she have four hands?

The other two hands
were her twin's.

It was so tough to cut out the parts
of the other baby inside her...

You know how long it took?
- 32 hours.

Hey...

Why are you talking so much?

Why are you lecturing us?

You took away our Goddess.

Now return Her!

That's why we came. Or we could've had
the hospital officials bring her to you.

Get Lakshmi.
- Yes.

We have come here to
share this joy with you.

And after six months, we'll take her to
the doctor again. You can come with us.

Hey!

Yes.

Yes...

That junior doctor from Kolkata has got
Lakshmi operated, he's come to return Her.

Yes. Right...

Okay. Bye.
- Here is your Lakshmi.

Give her to her mother.
You must've missed her a lot.

Don't take her. What is the
proof that she is our Lakshmi?

I'm telling you, she is my Lakshmi!
- That won't do. I want proof!

What proof do you want? She has
two hands like us, instead of four!

Check it if you don't believe!
The surgical marks are there!

You can't tell she's your own
daughter? You're the father!

Move aside. You didn't have to pay!
Why are you scared?

We took up the entire expenditure!
- Old man Haren!

Why make a fuss?
They have cured your kid!

You should be celebrating!

You have insulted our family.
You've destroyed our self-respect.

What the hell are you saying?

You kicked us on our face, by
kidnapping our four-handed Lakshmi.

I want our four-handed Goddess back.
Not a word more!

You had the guts to touch the
Goddess! How dare you!

Old man... I have tolerated
enough. Don't you dare yell now.

I will decide where my daughter
will go. I will decide!

Your days are nearing!
Be done now!

Leave me! Let me go!

How dare you shout!

Let me speak!

Take her inside!

Get out! Get out of here!

Get inside! Go in!

Go inside! Close the door!

Shibnath, take the baby.
- I can't carry her!

Gayatri, take her.
- But we've to return her.

The baby can't be here now!
Give the baby.

Take her and leave
in Shambhu da's car.

But why!
- What are you waiting for?

We've to return the baby!
- There's no time. Just listen to me!

Where are you going?

We were going out. They are
yelling inside. The baby...

Nothing will happen.

I'm here. Come.

Guys, come inside.
Come on.

Hey...

Open the door!

What now?
- So, old man...

Sir, they are saying
this is our Lakshmi.

Rajat Babu, this is your Lakshmi. She's
cured now, like any other girl.

Give me my daughter!

Who the hell is shouting?
- Her mother. She's creating a fuss.

That woman?
She is the main culprit.

Open it! Open the door!

So a Muslim doctor cures our
Hindu Goddess, and saves her.

Old man, does our
religion approve this?

Doctors don't care about religion
when treating patients, Rajat babu.

Lakshmi would've died.
We saved her.

Very good. Thank you.

What's your name again?
- Amir Hussain.

Rajat babu, I was with them
throughout, I know everything.

He's right. Without them, we couldn't
have saved Lakshmi, believe me.

You're an educated
man. Tell me.

Shouldn't they be returning
exactly what they took?

You steal our Goddess, then
you return a different girl.

Why will people allow that?

Hey, you are not
needed now. Leave.

Okay.

Yes, go.

Charan, take off the kid's clothes.

Move aside.

Open everything.
Every piece of clothing.

Make it fast. Open it up.

Right.

Yes, turn her towards me.

Lakshmi's father...

Look carefully, is
this your Lakshmi?

Is this the Lakshmi who
had thousands of devotees?

Is this why we purified your house?

Say it, that she is your Lakshmi.

No, Sir.

I can't take this girl in, Sir.
She is bad luck. Take her away!

Take her away!
- Done? Give the baby back.

Enough now.
Get lost, all of you!

And you, Mr. Journalist.

Just leave!
- And you?

It's all in vain if anything
happens to her! Go!

What the hell are you
whispering there?

Bring him along, Shib!

Rajat babu, we have all
the medical papers.

X-ray, surgical report, medical
report, blood report, everything.

Khoka, listen up here.
- Yes.

We should get out of here!

Where are you going, brother?

Mr. Journalist...

How can I let my helpful little
Muslim brother go unattended?

We will feed him first,
then he can go.

Understood?

Come on!

Rajat Babu...

Rajat Babu... Leave him!

Rajat Babu, leave him!
- Ask her father, she is Lakshmi!

Her father is lying! She is no
Goddess! She is an ordinary girl!

Open the door!

Joy da, write about all this!
Let people now!

I saved your Goddess
Lakshmi, Joy da!

But your Goddess couldn't save me!

Rajat Babu...
- Joy da!

Rajat Babu!

Rajat Babu, Amir is a very
nice boy! He is an honest kid.

A rare soul! He risked it all, took her
to another state, got her cured!

Let's go.

Joy da!

Go away!

Rajat!

Rajat!

I won't spare you if
anything happens to Amir!

Hello, Mohanpur Police Station!

Where is the officer in charge?

Hello!

Hello!

Go!

Go inside.

Hello?

Ma'am...

Give me the phone...

Hello? Hello, Madam!

Ma'am, they have taken Amir!

Hello!

Hello? There's no signal!

Let go of me!

Bring him!

Finish him!

Bloody scoundrel!

Please leave me...

Hey, how are you all doing?

We are good.

We keep waiting for this day.
- Yes.

Meena...

'It's been four years.
And we are back again.'

'Rwitobroto has a
plywood factory here.'

'Anwar Bhai is the manager.'

'This is his residential quarter.'

Uncle, I'll be in his room.
- Sure.

'Tearing away all the urban
shackles, here we rest, in serenity.'

I'll take an off even tomorrow.
- Great.

Joy, all good? Is the
newspaper doing well?

I quit the newspaper job.

I do some digital reporting these
days. And I'm writing a novel.

Okay.
- It will be done soon.

Then it will get published.
- That is great.

Come.
- And yes...

There's bad news.

Lakshmi's mother... She was
forced to conceive again.

Hoping that another
Goddess would be born.

With four hands. But...

That was not to happen. Being
tortured, she committed suicide.

I see.

Happy birthday.

Many many happy returns of the day.

I cut my hair too.
Do I look good?

I plan to take up a job at a
hospital nearby.

Will you let me stay here?

Rwitobroto babu is here.

What's up?

All good?
- How are you?

Good!

Everyone is here.
Please come.

Give it to me.
- Come.

Maa sent some holy flowers for you.
From the Tripureshwari temple.

Says it really works.
Maa believes so.

The infinite bird drowns
in the dark rippling water

Today, nor tomorrow shall
it surface for a trace

The infinite bird drowns
in the dark rippling water

Today, nor tomorrow shall
it surface for a trace

Dear farmer girl, why do you wait?

The tapering river of time
flows through the seasons

A mirror, a comb, a ribbon from
the marts of Midnapore and Bankura

You carefully tie your hair, dear girl
But it still remains flawed

A mirror, a comb, a ribbon from
the marts of Midnapore and Bankura

You carefully tie your hair, dear girl
But it still remains flawed

Dear dark princess, you wear
the moon around your neck

Every day the beauty of your locks
is enhanced, bit by bit

Dear boy.

This is your Lakshmi.

After a lot of legal formalities,

she is now Partho and
Gopa's first child.

She was staying at a care-home.
Now she'll live with her parents.

Gopa will bring her up.

Understand?
- We just picked her up from the care-home.

Me and Partho, Gopa's husband.

You're happy now, 'good boy'?

Are you happy, my dear?

'If I divulge anymore, nobody will
buy my novel from the book fair.'

'But it would be unfair
not to mention this...'

'That ominous day when Lakshmi
was to be returned to Hijalganj, '

'Amir ended up getting
thrashed in an inhuman way.'

'Multiple damages to his
spinal cord, to his brain.'

'After around seven
months in the hospital, '

'we got Amir back.'

'But that Amir and the boy I met
at Mohanpur, weren't the same.'

'Rajat Narayan Ray was arrested.'

'Though he was bailed
out after four months.'

'He's standing for the
elections now.'

'He's busy campaigning.'

'Think about this.'

'You cannot vote if you're in jail, but
you can surely stand for election.'

'Whether it be the city or a village,
if you ever see a child like Lakshmi, '

'don't waste time
waiting for an Amir.'

'Better, you yourself, take
up Amir Hussain's role!'

Humanity should be the only religion.