Original subtitles

"My dear, please stop, hear me now,"

"Your mischiefs will take you down, somehow."

"My dear, please stop, hear me now,"

"Your mischiefs will take you down, somehow."

"This wild one loves to act in childish ways,"

"And I keep sharing his antics with everyone every day."

"My dear, please stop, hear me now,"

"Your mischiefs will take you down, somehow."

"Keep your hopes high, don't feel the strain,"

"Chase after joy, don't let it wane."

"Spread hope to others, make their day,"

"Keep an eye on their well-being, come what may."

"I sing this for you, with the ring I bring,"

"Trust me, my dear, stop this thing."

"Distance, my love, is just a phase,"

"It will eventually fade as time decays."

"When the love of family makes hearts weak,"

"People show up when help they seek."

"And loneliness then starts to fade,"

"My dear, please stop, hear me now,"

"Your mischiefs will take you down, somehow."

"This wild one loves to act in childish ways,"

"And I keep sharing his antics with everyone every day."

"My dear, please stop, hear me now,"

You need to be born intelligent, you can't just develop it.

Like our Hoshiar, for example.

While other babies cried when they were born,

he was laughing.

His dad was super happy when he was born,

but that happiness didn't last long.

He had no idea he'd just brought someone incredibly unique into the world.

Hoshiar never really saw much of a difference

between humans and animals.

You don't get it?

Then see for yourself.

You're giving water to the buffalo.

If your dad's thirsty, you don't give him water.

I'll get you water, Dad. I will.

Here, drink this.

Hoshiar Singh, get some water for your grandfather.

I told you, didn't I?

He really saw much of a difference between humans and animals.

Come on, Grandpa, have some water.

Drink it. Come on, drink.

I'm so tired.

Hoshiar saw his dad working hard

getting exhausted, sitting down,

and taking medicine that made him smile again.

And that was it.

It wasn't just his dad working hard,

his mom was too.

The mother said

Oh,

I'm so tired.

So, his sweet little boy gave his mom the same medicine his dad used to take.

Then what happened?

His mom took out all the years of frustration on his dad.

And in the end,

only one person had a smile on their face-Hoshiar Singh.

Genius kids,

they have this habit of sticking their fingers in everything.

Our little genius's finger naturally found all sorts of risky things to get into.

Now, you see, not just his finger,

but his mouth too started causing trouble.

He began questioning everything, but never really got any answers.

Sir, why does the football drop down?

It's because of the gravitational force aka gravity, son.

Then why doesn't a kite fall?

Well, the kite's tied to a string, that's why.

So, if we tie a football to a string,

will it fly?

Go away. Go ask someone else.

Daddy, how are babies born?

Mum, why don't you tell me how babies are born?

I'll get you some flatbread.

Well, well...

Son, God gives us children,

just like He gave us you.

Now, eat your dinner.

This is the ovary, okay? It...

In his quest for answers,

he'd go sit in higher grade classes and think,

This is the real answer- what the teacher's saying.

Someone's feeding my parents the wrong information.

He'd get caught sneaking around studying there,

and then his parents would get called in.

Look at the crazy stuff he says.

But that's what's written in the books.

- Hey... - Look at the questions he's asking.

The way he questions everything at school,

he doesn't even need to be there.

Just buy him some sheep, at least he'd be busy with them.

Get him out of here.

- Why can't you take a break - Daddy!

from me getting insulted for a day or two?

I'm getting called to school every day

just to be insulted.

I curse the time when I named you Hoshiar Singh?

Hoshiar Singh's straight-up questions

would have teachers spinning in circles,

and his dad would always end up making requests.

His dad's requests, the teacher's complaints,

and the regular beatings eventually

made Hoshiar Singh clear school.

But Hoshiar wasn't the type to be stopped.

"Hoshiar! Hoshiar!"

You're only smart if you use your brain, right?

Well, Hoshiar planted a little "tree" in college to do just that.

No, no, no.

Our hero's not eyeing the girl.

Look behind her—it's the professor he's focused on.

He's not the kind to chase after girls, but he sure chases after professors.

Sir, I have a question.

He'll ask questions again and make me go crazy.

Don't lock the door.

We'll solve it together. Don't worry.

Sir!

This is my class too!

Come on, Hoshiar, I'm not your teacher,

and this isn't even your subject or class!

But I do have a question about it.

I teach history.

And I don't have answers to any of your questions.

History will never forgive you.

I don't care if history doesn't forgive me,

but please, you excuse me.

- Just one small question, ma'am. - I'm sorry.

Everyone feared Hoshiar Singh's questions.

As soon as he raised his hand,

everyone would be on high alert,

they knew it was going to cause trouble.

Today, we're going to talk about overspeeding.

There's nothing wrong with driving,

but driving too fast is where it becomes a problem.

You can drive around 80 or so.

You can't ask any questions.

It's okay, Professor.

Go ahead, kid. What's your question?

Sir, if driving fast is wrong,

then what about making fast cars?

I mean,

if the companies didn't make fast vehicles,

we'd all just drive at the right speed, right?

Right?

What is he asking?

I told you not to encourage him.

The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.

And...

Sir?

That is not right.

The sun doesn't actually rise or set.

It stays in one place.

It's the Earth that moves around it.

Illogical.

I'm just teaching you

what's in the books.

But that's in the books too, sir.

Just follow what I'm teaching you.

You can teach what you believe is right when you become a teacher.

Always asking questions.

What the professor said made Hoshiar think about his school days.

He still liked school just as much.

So, how could he let it go?

Now, he was on the journey from being a student to becoming a teacher.

Hoshiar Singh was excited to get his graduation certificate,

but what made him even happier was knowing

that the education he wanted as a student

was now something he could teach to others.

Hoshiar Singh.

Here you go, son.

Mom!

What are you doing? Don't mess with my stuff.

I won't.

I'm just putting your lunchbox in.

You should only eat this.

If anyone offers you something on the way, don't eat it.

Mom, I'm a big boy now.

Yeah, you're a big boy now, but to us, you're still our little kid.

Right.

Okay.

There are some elders waiting outside.

You should go get their blessings before you leave.

Today's your first day, there are here to share their blessings with you.

Their blessings?

Yes.

Dad,

they're just here for the samosas (snacks).

Don't say that, son.

Only the lucky ones get blessings.

- Right. - Of course.

Listen,

it's my first day today, so don't make me late, okay?

Tell them to line up.

I don't have time, elders.

Bless you! Bless you! Bless you!

Today is good day childrens

because one brand new teacher coming to us.

He's Hoshiar Singh.

We alls welcome him with heart.

Hey!

Careful. Slow down.

Don't break anything.

Look at that!

Childrens big smile only, no small.

Okay. Fresh, fresh?

- Fresh. - Very.

- Sir is here. - Great.

- He's here? - Very good.

- He's here? - Okay.

- Stand, stand. - Clap when he comes here.

Only clapping, big smiles.

- "We welcome you with all our hearts." - Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

- What's with the flowers, Jalandhar? - We have a new teacher coming.

Couldn't you figure out from all the arrangements?

Sir, a towel.

Please pass me the soap.

Oh.

What about some fresh clothes? These ones are dirty.

Clothes, sir...?

If I'd known this is how you'd welcome me,

I would've brought an extra set of clothes!

I'll get them.

Look at sir' clothes!

Who drew this?

Tuti, sir.

Tuti. (Tap)

Hey,

is your name really Tuti?

- Do you twist open too? - No, sir.

Well done, Tuti.

You get 100 out of 100.

You don't need to come to school anymore.

Enjoy life, alright?

Okay, sir.

Sir, Tuti didn't draw that, I did.

I lied to you.

Forget the 100, just give me 33, but please do it.

Gotcha, kid!

Don't forget,

I was once a kid too.

Anyway, it's okay. Nice drawing.

Keep drawing like this.

You'll be a great painter one day.

Anyone have questions?

No, sir.

No questions?

No, sir.

Want to see some magic?

Yes, sir!

Close your eyes.

Now, open them.

You won't see anything if you keep your eyes closed.

What's this?

Water.

And this?

A pencil!

If I pass this through there, what'll happen?

Water will fall.

No, it won't.

Huh, it won't?

That's the magic.

Ready?

- Yes, sir. - Yes, sir.

Oh!

See!

Okay.

Now, anyone have any questions?

No, sir.

Still no questions?

No, sir.

How about now?

No, sir.

No one's got anything to say?

No, sir.

I have something to say.

The principal's called for you.

Can't you see I'm teaching?

This is how you plan to teach? By spilling water on the floor?

Sir.

Sir.

Damn you.

I got it.

"I got it" - he's not like the groceries you carried here.

Already acting like I'm a stranger.

Sir, you can deal with personal stuff later,

just tell me why you called me here.

I called you here?

That's what he told me.

Oh, right, I did call you.

P.K.?

What's this, sir?

Mail.

Today, you're on postman duty.

But sir, I'm supposed to be teaching the kids.

The system doesn't care about education,

but these mails are important.

Huh?

You need to do a survey

and find out how many people in the village

are below the poverty line.

Got it?

Get up, Rani. You need to get lunch ready.

And how am I supposed to cook - by burning crap?

There's no cooking gas in the cylinder.

And someone better pay me my salary, or I'm not coming tomorrow.

Come on, it's not like we actually get paid.

Still, we show up, don't we?

Get up already.

Sir, are you going to the village?

Yes, how do you know?

The school must have received some mail.

We've had our turns too.

Please, also get this cylinder refilled.

Huh?

Yes, the cylinder.

Sir, you're new here, so you probably don't know your way around.

I'll send Tuti with you.

-Yes. - You made this dough?

- Yes. - Cover it up.

Come with me, sir. You get the cylinder.

Come on.

You have a scooter, right?

You can take it with you. Just put it in the front. Let's go.

I thought I'd become a teacher and teach the "childrens."

But I didn't realize I'd also have to keep refueling the cylinder.

What do you mean?

Are you the one who always refuels it?

I don't just refuel the cylinder,

I also cook sometimes.

I only learned how expensive groceries are after I came here.

Here you go.

Here's your gas station.

Get off, Tuti.

Get down.

Fifteen.

Add five, twenty.

Twenty plus five.

Here's your cylinder.

Get it refueled.

Twenty-five,

And don't wait for me.

If I'm late,

Twenty-six, twenty-seven.

just drag back to school.

You'll get there in about 100-150 bumps or so.

Yes, I know. I've got plenty of experience with it.

Worry not. You don't need to tell me about it.

Yes.

I just hope you don't run into any problems with the villagers.

How many left?

What's the name of the head of the family?

Kato.

- Kato - Get back to work.

Kato, a member of the village council.

Tell me, what do you want?

I don't deal with nobodies here.

You don't look like you're below the poverty line.

Why?

Nothing,

the government was offering them some facilities.

Well...

Son,

you know everything,

all this is just window dressing.

How do I tell you the truth?

It'll be embarrassing for us.

We are below the poverty line, son.

You could say poverty's like a lump stuck in my throat.

It keeps hitting me from all sides.

We're drowning in poverty.

It's okay, ma'am. It's okay.

I think we should raise the poverty line a little.

Huh?

We're going to be ruined.

We're really poor.

Don't pay attention to the tractor.

It belongs to our neighbor.

The jeep belongs to my neighbor too.

The motorcycle is also theirs.

Give me my iPad!

No, I won't give you the iPad!

I think these kids are your neighbors as well?

Hey!

How dare you!

Just write that we're poor, sir.

The government can come and check.

The government won't just show up on its own.

It'll send someone to check.

I'll take care of it if they send someone.

They've sent me.

Do what you need to take care of it.

There's only so much hunger a person can have.

It's not your stomach that's hungry,

it's your intentions that are greedy.

Ma'am, how many people live here?

I'm all alone, son.

What happened, son?

Nothing, ma'am.

If you need any help or anything...

I'm not lacking anything, son.

I have everything, thanks to God's grace.

Only the truly fortunate are rich at heart.

You're amazing, ma'am.

Loin is a carni...

Loin is a carniv...

Loin is a non-veg animal.

- Loin? - Loin like to eat like...

- Ma'am, - Like...

Yes, sir?

it's lion, not loin.

It's the same thing, sir.

I "attomatically" end up saying it.

Loin, lion.

It's "automatically," not "attomatically."

- Automatically? - Automatically?

Sir, why don't you just focus on your class?

You don't need to worry about my pronunciation.

- I teach English here. - Ma'am,

you should focus on your pronunciation since you teach English.

Our teacher's wrong herself!

Quiet!

Sir, why don't you teach us English too?

Our future's looking pretty bleak right now!

Silence!

Quiet!

Very bad!

- Sorry, ma'am. - Come with me, sir.

I need to file a complaint against you.

A complaint against me, ma'am? Why?

Abusively.

Let's go.

It's "obviously."

Don't worry, kids.

Yay!

What is this Hoshair Singh made up of, sir?

Sir, he found fault in my English!

Sir, he humiliated me.

He "insult" me in front of all my "childrens".

I've always gotten perfect results.

I admit, some don't get the English I teach.

He doesn't understand my English,

but are the paper checkers fools for giving my students full marks?

What do I say, sir? What do I do, sir?

Hoshiar Singh taught the children.

My children!

This is a limit.

Kids...

Yes, sir?

Yes, sir?

Which class is this?

Punjabi!

Punjabi?

- Yes. - Yes, sir.

Sir isn't here yet?

Does anyone know how to sing?

Yes? Sing me a song.

"The gunshots you hear in your village, dear,"

"It's because today it's someone else's turn to fear."

- Good. - It's someone else's turn.

Good. Good job.

Anyone else?

He can sing, sir.

Sing for us.

"I am high."

"I have my girl sitting next to me."

"I have the car's tank full."

"Step aside!"

Good, good, good. Sit down.

Good.

Don't you have any local songs?

How do we get them?

I just went through your book.

This book is full of songs.

Open to page ten.

Here it reads -

"After selling everything."

"After settling all debts."

"He finally broke into a smile."

"With a roar, the carefree Jatt went to the fair."

You have some beautiful songs in here.

From page ten to page sixteen, it's all songs.

- Memorize them all, okay? - Okay, sir.

You've made it easy for us.

We'll have them memorized by tomorrow.

- Well done. - Any problem, sir?

Look at this, sir.

He put these random people's photos in my room.

I don't know who they are.

Kids keep asking me who they are, and I have no idea.

You tell me, who are they?

Sir!

That's Einstein.

Lift it up. Match his face with yours. He looks like you.

Look, sir, don't they look similar?

That one's Gurtej Sandhu.

He holds the most patents in his name.

Tell the kids about it.

No matter what,

if my whole staff is complaining about you,

it means you're in the wrong.

Who is he?

He's probably a scientist too.

Huh?

He must be a famous literature expert.

- No. - Who is he?

He's one of our country's great warriors.

Because of his sacrifices,

we're able to breathe and sleep peacefully

in a free country.

He's the shepherd's old man.

Huh?

Yes.

What's he doing here?

He donated fans to our school. This is a memento.

This is foolish.

I told so many students he's a great scientist

who made many great discoveries.

This is a limit.

Fine, whatever it is, but Mr. Hoshiar Singh, this is your fault.

- This too? - Yes.

Now I want you to go to the village and start the admission process.

No, sir.

Keerat ma'am, you go with him.

Sir, I won't go with him.

Should I go with him instead?

Yes?

This isn't your family event.

These are official orders. Official order!

"I don't want to go with him!"

Every beautiful faces, please smile.

As you can see it is a very sunny day today.

Because we come here for your future and your children future.

You give us your children,

we give you back IAS, IPS, DC, big leaders,

good council members also.

You just be happy, dancing,

and your children future - very, very bright.

- Very bright. - Stop it.

They didn't understand anything.

It all went right over their heads.

Why didn't they get it? I was speaking in simple English.

Tell-tell, you understands, tells people.

People tell him.

We didn't understand anything because we were just having fun.

Happy now?

Do you like it?

Damn it.

Is laughing all you guys do?

You laugh at her, you laugh at me, or you laugh at your elders.

Tell me if you have any kids, so we can get them admitted.

You are causing a ruckus for no reason.

Mr. Thana Singh?

Alcohol's bad for your health.

And you're drinking during school hours.

Someone's going to file a complaint against you.

Bad, huh?

The one you're going to complain about me to is bad for the society.

He's running four schools.

For him, education's just a business.

He knows I drink,

but he still doesn't see anything.

You should close your eyes and take a look at yourself sometime.

You'll realize it's wrong.

Now open your eyes and take a look.

Look behind you.

Let's go. There's a community feast today.

No, sir,

we can't go anywhere during school hours.

They're serving Jalebis (sweets) today.

What are you saying, Mr. Bhagwan Das?

You should feel ashamed.

What effect will that have on the kids, huh?!

Just Jalebis?

With the Headman's support, there's going to be Chole Bhature too.

I have a class, sir.

What class? I've given the school the day off.

A day off?

Now you're free to go to the community feast. Let's not be late.

- They are serving Chole Bhature too. - Let's go.

Come on, let's go.

- Yes, yes. - Let's go.

You have expectations from them?

Their minds are focused on Jalebis.

And your mind's focused on alcohol.

I have expectations from you too.

You're a teacher.

A teacher.

A teacher.

Just join the system like I did.

Let them handle their stuff; I should get the lab reopened.

Huh, what is this room?

This is the first time we have come here?

"Every formula here has failed."

"Our future here too is for sale."

"What was meant to be a school is a jail."

"The entire system has derailed."

[Indistinct Chatter]

"We failed at every turn, but were passed with sly concern."

"In the place we sought to grow, we lost ourselves in the flow."

"We lost ourselves."

Sir...

Let them solve it.

No, sir.

Math isn't their thing.

It's too hard for them.

Really, sir, it's too difficult.

Very difficult, sir.

Sir, don't you think we can make it simpler and interesting?

Sir, we need to give them the formula,

or they won't get the math.

Bansuri sir, math has all the solutions

and we don't have any solution for it?

Yes.

- No. - Hey!

I don't know. Write it down.

There you go.

"We failed at every turn, but were passed with sly concern."

"In the place we sought to grow, we lost ourselves in the flow."

You've got mail.

"We lost ourselves."

"We lost ourselves."

Sir, what's Newton's third law?

Newton's just the messenger.

The third law is His. That's it.

Science is just belief, and life is all about blind faith.

There's only logic in science.

Sit down.

"We need to wake our lazy minds,"

"And learn to focus on the signs."

"We study just to get a grade,"

"While they laugh, our hopes all fade."

"They say no learning's clear and true without a guru;"

- Wait for it. - "We needed one too."

[Indistinct Chatter]

"How can we lift our heads with pride"

- "When shame keeps us from looking wide?" - Where did sir go?

- You've got mail. - Huh?

Look at that!

"What was meant to be a school is a jail."

"The entire system has derailed."

"Has derailed."

Can I ask you something?

Sure, go ahead.

Why don't you think about remarrying?

I have thought about it.

I gave it a lot of thought, actually.

But then I figured you wouldn't be okay with it.

Wait, you creep.

Sewak, run!

No, my kids are too big for us to just run away. It wouldn't look good.

You idiot, the officers are here.

Let's go, sir.

Sir?

Let's go, we've reached the school.

- Sir... - Hmm?

- We've reached the school. - I don't want to go.

Sir, I told you we should go in late.

Late? Why would we be late?

I'm the DO. I'm here for a surprise raid. You want to show up late?

Stop being lazy. Hurry up, ma'am!

Huh? Sir fell?

DO sir?

Why is he raiding unannounced?

Open it.

What are you doing? Step aside.

- Who are you? - Jai Hind, sir.

The peon with Masters in art.

Chicken drumstick? Step aside.

Who are you?

Who are you?

He is the DO.

I just dropped by for a surprise visit.

- Could you step outside for a moment, sir? - Hey, listen...

It's pretty dusty in here. Step outside, please.

I'm Thana Teacher Singh.

- Huh? - Yes.

So, what about the cleaning?

The cleaning, sir?

I do all the cleaning here myself.

It's something I'm really passionate about, sir.

Cleaning the kids' classrooms really brings me peace, sir.

So, you come in early?

Not just early, I come really early.

Yes, sir.

Sometimes we found him in this room at night.

- Huh? - Yes, sir.

Jalandhar, can you make us some tea?

Sewak, go get some lemon tea.

Lemon tea?

No, the tea's for you, the lemon's for me.

- I've got a hangover. - A hangover?

- I mean, the dust gives me a hangover. - Oh, I get it.

Can you lend me 50 rupees?

Sewak, take 50 rupees from him.

- Me? - Give him the change.

Yes, please.

- I forgot my wallet. - Is that a half?

- No, it's a quarter. - Is that alcohol?

It's sanitizer, sir.

- It smells like alcohol. - Sir, sanitizer also alcohol, sir.

- Intelligent. - Very intelligent, sir.

I'm so sorry.

It's just that my job makes me question everything.

- It's fine. - Sorry.

Come on, sir,

let me show you around the school.

By then, all our amazing teachers will be here.

Sir, can you please get the bathrooms cleaned up?

I had to go to the fields to do my business.

How does it look for the DO to be doing that in the fields?

But when I see Thana Singh, I forget all about the bathroom.

He's the perfect example of cleanliness.

Ms. Madhu,

no one can do any harm to this school because its future lies in your hands.

I can see your hard work on your not tired faces.

Yes.

Who is he?

He's a teacher here.

Stop.

Too much late.

Our whole school is perfect.

He's the one who drags us down. I'm fed up with him too, sir.

This isn't a guesthouse.

- Sir... - It's a school.

And it has some rules.

So sorry, sir. Very sorry.

Survey.

She doesn't listen to us either, sir.

Sir?

Sir?

- Excuse me, sir? - Yes?

Yes.

If you apologize like that,

how could I not forgive you?

- I was doing the survey too, sir. - It's clear you made her late as well.

Don't you feel embarrassed?

Thank you, sir.

Sir, I also not like this.

True, very non serious person.

You shouldn't go with him.

You should go by yourself. You can't trust him.

He'd die and get you killed too.

Okay, sir.

I just can't believe, in the same school, with the same atmosphere,

we've got these brilliant, intelligent teachers on one side,

and then teachers like you on the other.

Latecomers.

This is your last warning.

If you're late again, I'll suspend you.

Got it?

Anyhow,

I'm happy and proud to tell you that for the best teacher award,

I'm recommending the model of honesty, Mr. Thana Singh.

Model of what?

It's not something to be so surprised about.

Applaud.

Thank you, thank you.

Alright, childrens, back to your classrooms.

Don't break up the line.

- Very good. - Not fair!

They made us stand under scorching sun!

- Right! - They made us stand under scorching sun!

I'm so bored.

I told you,

people like me fit right into this system.

And people like you who want to change it,

you're like thorns in its side.

Hoshiar Singh,

take my advice

and just join the system.

I'm pleased to announce that thanks to me,

we're building a library in the school,

where kids can do things like X-rays, ECGs,

blood tests, urine tests and more!

Headman, we're building a library, not a laboratory.

- What's that supposed to be? - A place for books.

But the kids already have plenty of books in their bags.

Well, the kids will probably have fun there anyway.

Sir, please let me handle the library department.

I love doing interior design.

It's my hobby.

It is.

Hey, what's going on here?

How can you sit down when all the teachers are standing?

Get up.

That's the Principal's chair.

Do you know what kind of education you need to sit in it?

Get lost. Stop lecturing us.

Our headman is uneducated.

He hasn't been to a single class.

But no one dares move him from his place.

I think power is more important than education.

Right, Headman?

Headman, I brought these especially for you.

Open your mouth.

Sir!

He was sitting in your chair.

Who else should sit there, you?

Look, when it comes to the library,

we need someone responsible in charge along with this lady.

And I think this boy is a responsible citizen.

We should give him that responsibility.

No.

Consider it done.

Anything else, sir?

Fritters?

Come here, Mr. Responsible citizen.

English teacher, you come here too.

Look, this is the cement the government provided.

If even a little bit of it goes missing,

I'll charge you with stealing government property

and get you suspended.

- Right? - Right.

The situation in our village is really bad.

There's a thief under every brick.

Some thieves are even sitting on the bricks.

Just assume our headman is a thief too.

- Just saying. - You're right.

- Absolutely. - Look,

I need to tell you that since the situation here is so bad, so...

Girl, did you choose this responsibility willingly?

Yes, sir.

So, you'll have to stay here with him.

What?

I have to live here?

I don't even have any clothes here.

Don't worry, I'll get you clothes.

I'll also arrange for two beds.

I think it's not right tonight I say there.

Let's go.

But if I don't stay they will accuse me of "stealing" and suspend me.

Because it will definitely get stolen.

It's my guts feelings.

It's okay, Keerat, you can go home.

I'll take care of it.

Are you sure?

Sures?

Yes.

You alone?

Yes, it's okay.

It's easier to fight mosquitoes than you.

Yours wish.

Thank you.

Take care.

Bye.

God bless you, Sewak Singh.

You've done a good deed by feeding us this meal.

I agree.

- Mr. Hoshiar Singh. - Yes?

I've always regretted not finishing two more grades to become a teacher.

But looking at your situation, I feel a little better about it.

You, even though you're a teacher,

are forced to sit here

while I'm here by choice.

By the way, Mr. Hoshiar Singh,

the whole system here needs to be torn down and rebuilt.

You can only tear it down and rebuild if there's something actually built.

Everything here is incomplete.

And we're just protecting it.

I mean, you can build whatever you want.

Look, we already have the sand, cement, and bricks.

We'll rebuild it.

Tell me, what else do you need?

Jalandhar, my brother, for what I want to build,

I need something special.

Come on!

Stop it.

I mean, I need your support.

Don't worry, we're standing right by you.

Well, we're sitting right now, but we're standing with you in spirit.

If you want, we'll even sleep next to you.

Jalandhar, my brother?

- Yes? - Let's go to sleep now.

You know our tyrant principal will be here in the morning.

- You should leave now. - Okay, brother.

- Bye. - God bless you.

Bye.

- Good night. - Thank you, brother.

Get tea in the morning.

Sure, I'll get it, brother.

Okay.

God!

Hoshiar.

Hoshiar, wake up.

Has school started yet?

I overslept.

No, I actually came an hour early.

I brought you breakfast.

For me?

Yes.

I was thinking about you a lot last night.

I didn't feel like you're a bad person.

I just get angry when you say that I am wrong.

I don't say you're wrong, I just correct you.

It's the same thing. When you right me...

Correct.

I don't "right" you, I correct you.

But in front of everyone?

I feel shameful.

Then I feel bad.

Just don't correct me in front of everyone, okay?

Well, I never get a chance to meet you alone.

We can meet up from now on.

Alone.

"A change occurred deep inside me,"

"Now all paths seem so new, you see."

"My heart beats with a perfect rhythm,"

"And my breath hums a soothing hymn."

"For someone special, I try to shine,"

"I spend much time, to look divine."

"Whether I accept it, or deny,"

"The mirrors can certainly testify."

"This thought strikes me while I was getting ready,"

"I didn't realize when I fell in love, my lady."

"I didn't realize when I fell in love, my lady."

"This thought struck me while I was getting ready,"

"I didn't realize when I fell in love, my lady."

"Now I see the slightest shift in hue,"

"And nature's beauty feels more true."

"This thought struck me while I was getting ready,"

"I didn't realize when I fell in love, my lady."

"Now I see the slightest shift in hue,"

"And nature's beauty feels more true."

"I've never done this before,"

"If I did, I just ignored it more."

"I've never done this before,"

"If I did, I just ignored it more."

"The flowers never caught my eye,"

"Or how they bloomed and multiplied!"

"I didn't realize when I fell in love, my lady."

"I didn't realize when I fell in love, my lady."

"This thought struck me while I was getting ready,"

"I didn't realize when I fell in love, my lady."

"Now I see the slightest shift in hue,"

"And nature's beauty feels more true."

"The winds now feel so sweet and bright,"

"You're as lovely as the setting light."

"The winds now feel so sweet and bright,"

"You're as lovely as the setting light."

"I didn't realize when I fell in love, my lady."

"I didn't realize when I fell in love, my lady."

"This thought struck me while I was getting ready,"

"I didn't realize when I fell in love, my lady."

"Now I see the slightest shift in hue,"

"And nature's beauty feels more true."

"The rain drenches my heart with glee,"

"Like leaves waltzing with drops so free."

"The rain drenches my heart with glee,"

"Like leaves waltzing with drops so free."

"The courage within me shifts with the skies,"

"The conversation got drenched, and I wondered why."

"I didn't realize when I fell in love, my lady."

"I didn't realize when I fell in love, my lady."

"This thought struck me while I was getting ready,"

"I didn't realize when I fell in love, my lady."

"Now I see the slightest shift in hue,"

"And nature's beauty feels more true."

Mr. Hoshiar Singh?

Yes?

I think you should visit the Jutti Wala Baba.

His blessings will help you.

- The Jutti Wala Baba? - Hmm.

Mr. Bhagwan Das, I think you should start reading some books.

It'll help you benefit the kids.

- Really? - Yes.

No matter who I have to hurt...

- Kato will become the Headwoman this time. - Right.

Support me.

- The teacher's back. - There he is.

He's back.

Hey teacher, do you actually teach the kids

or do you just keep visiting the village?

How about getting some facilities for the villagers?

You make all these big promises and then disappear.

Alright, everyone, what are your education qualifications?

Our education qualifications?

We never even walked past the school with a calf.

I see.

So all of you are illiterates.

Why? Are you giving facilities to the illiterates?

Why are you always focused on facilities?

How many times have I told you

about the extra benefit money that was credited to your account?

Did you ever return it?

What's your plan with all that ill-gotten money?

You cheat!

How dare you call me a cheat!

He also called you poor and illiterate.

He called us poor.

We can't talk about facilities,

but you can say whatever you want?

Villagers, he called us poor and illiterates!

- Come on, everyone. - Please, stop.

- We won't spare you. - You called us illiterates.

Where are the facilities that were promised in the previous surveys?

Hold on a minute.

I have the facilities.

They're on the scooter.

Wait, wait.

- He'll bring them. - Yes.

Everyone, line up behind Ms. Kato.

Come on, everyone, line up behind me.

- Line up behind her. - Do it, do it.

- Line up behind Kato. - Hurry up and line up.

- Wait. - Line up, line up.

- Stop causing a commotion. - Stand here.

Look at them lining up for facilities!

Why don't you get some work instead?

What is he saying?

Look at that educated illiterate!

And all of you are direct illiterates.

Among all of you and them, I really worry about the kids' future.

Hey illiterates, the literate ran away.

Catch him if you can!

- Catch him! - Let's go!

- Catch him. - Look around.

He must be hiding somewhere close.

Find him.

Don't let him escape!

Hurry up, I found him!

Go! Go! This way!

Don't let him escape!

Don't let him escape!

Where do you think you are going?

- Hey! - Hey! That way!

Let's go.

Don't let him escape!

What a strange world we live in —

who's considered crazy here and who's seen as smart?

Hey mason, I've done the math.

It's better to get the work done on a contract basis.

Daily wage workers just sit around doing nothing.

Plus, you need someone to supervise them.

Only then will they actually work, otherwise, they just sit around drinking tea.

You're sitting now.

You're not working, are you?

There comes the teacher.

How are you doing, teacher?

Well done, my boy. Great!

My son's back.

Look, son, we're building our own bungalow.

We'll make sure it's a foot taller than the headman's place.

Yes, we're building it right where your father's standing.

Shut up.

Who do you think you are?

My son's become a teacher.

We're no less than anyone.

Dad, I became a teacher, not a DC (District Collector).

I am a teacher on contract basis.

On a contract basis.

I've heard of masons being hired on a contract,

but now even teachers are getting hired on a contract?

Uncle, I'm not on contract either.

I'm also a daily wage worker.

Shut up and get to work.

Stop scaring me.

This is about my pride now.

And it's this pride that's got half the village buried in debt.

You can't keep your pride intact by taking out loans.

It sure puts a dent in your wallet.

What's the point of educating you

if we can't even build a bungalow for ourselves?

- His son became a police inspector. - Kaala,

- if you're done with the tea, have lunch. - Stop wasting time with the mason.

Here.

My son's back?

My son brings us good luck.

Now our bungalow will be up in no time.

No problem, I'll fix the wall after lunch.

Uncle, can I say something if you don't mind?

The way this teacher is behaving...

Hello?

It looks like

he'll build a bungalow on the outskirts of the city.

Yes, he will.

Because you can't.

That wall has already fallen five times in seven time.

What can I do? The walls these days just don't have the strength.

What?

The walls these days just don't have the strength.

One, two, three, four.

We had seven so...

How many did they steal?

They took three sacks.

Did you catch the thieves?

They dragged them away.

They could've easily carried them on their heads.

Thieves these days don't have any strength.

The youth today isn't like before.

Three sacks.

You should've advised them then.

Where were you?

I was at home.

Hello!

I left you here to keep watch! You're unbelievable!

Teacher, it's your job to guard them.

I was just keeping you company, so you didn't get bored.

And now you're yelling at me?

I went home to get you some dinner.

So what now?

- Now we... - What now?

Now you need to replace the three sacks.

If the council finds out, you'll lose your job and get embarrassed.

Yes, good idea. Go get them.

Buy three sacks and replace them.

Where should I get them from?

I haven't even gotten my salary.

I've got masons working at home, and they're short on cement too.

Home, mason, cement...

Hello!

Why are you staring at me like that?

I didn't steal them.

You didn't steal these,

but you probably take some from home, right?

Listen to me carefully.

Don't even think about it.

My father is a tyrant.

He'll drag us like those thieves dragged the sacks and thrash us too.

I'm warning you.

Grab it.

What are we doing, man?

I've never stolen anything.

Taking something from your own house... isn't really stealing.

I didn't plan on stealing from someone else's house either.

But this is a good chance.

Doing it at your own house will be a good way to practice.

What do you mean by practice?

You want me to become a professional thief or something?

Just a good way to practice! Forget it.

We need to do one more round. Hurry up.

No, this is the last one.

Okay, okay, okay.

Lift it up.

Come on, come on.

One, two, three.

Four, five, six.

They stole it.

Damn it!

What happened?

Someone damned people stole our cement.

At school, the Principal won't let me have a moment's peace.

And on top of that, the villagers are always after me.

Now I feel like the police are going to come chasing after me.

I'll be getting into trouble because of you.

Don't worry, it's hard to steal a needle.

We've stolen three sacks, no one will ever find out.

Don't worry.

Shut up.

Stop.

Dad?

Yes, Dad?

Someone stole our cement.

Yes, I know.

How do you know?

No, I mean, I dreamt that our calves were stolen from home.

Hang up the phone.

Let me finish the dream and figure out who took them.

What's he saying?

I think he's talking in his sleep.

He says he knows.

People won't let us build our bungalow.

They're all just jealous of us.

Damn them!

I wonder who did it!

"I went to the roof to get rid of the pigeons."

What are you doing?

Sir?

Sir!

Get up.

Have we reached the zoo?

We're not going to the zoo.

We're going on a picnic.

Sir is so nice.

He's taking all the kids on a tour.

He even provided us one of his buses.

Keerat, the school we're visiting actually belongs to the Principal.

- And this bus too. - Really?

His school has been ordered to

make underprivileged visit their school.

That's why he is taking us for his own benefit.

It's okay.

It'll still be a fun outing. We'll see what all the fuss is about.

"Let's go, let's go, let the fun begin!"

"Come on, yeah, yeah!"

"Come on, yeah, yeah!"

"Come on, yeah, yeah, yeah!"

"Come on, yeah!"

This is what a real school looks like.

Good morning, I'm Shivi.

Welcome to our exceptional school.

I genuinely believe you won't find an experience quite like this anywhere else.

We have the best sports team and equipment to cater to each and every child's needs.

Our well-equipped labs and sports arcade is the best of the best.

Our commitment to fostering the supportive environment ensures

that your time here is remarkable and rewarding.

And this is what a real teacher looks like.

Your turn.

Good morning, madam. May I drink water, go toilet?

Let's go, kids. Hurry up.

Let's go.

Let's go ahead, come on.

I have to say, it is a great school.

Why can't our school have all these facilities?

It is a beautiful school and our school too should be like it.

But I think having just these facilities isn't enough for kids' growth.

We need to make sure kids keep learning even outside of school

and are ready for any challenge life throws their way.

Some don't get enough education while some are overdoing it.

- Balance is must. - Hmm.

Must very much.

I believe the school tour wasn't overwhelming for you.

It wasn't.

I would like to extend an opportunity for your school children

to compete with the very best of ours.

I believe that they can learn a lot from here.

And after all, competition always brings out the best in children.

Yes, of course.

Doesn't it?

Yes, yes. Good food. Okay.

We'll have it.

She is talking about competing our students with theirs.

Fine, no problem, we'll compete. It's not a big deal.

We are no less than anyone.

Done.

Go, go, go!

Fire!

Inky Pinky Ponky!

Inky Pinky!

"They speak!"

"I don't know to say anything, the stars on my shoulders speak."

Why are you so sad?

"I don't know to say anything,"

I mean what's the use of getting sad?

You win some, you lose some, Hoshiar.

It's no big deal.

This isn't about winning or losing.

I'm sad

because it has no effect on them.

[Indistinct Chatter]

As if they already knew that they'd lose.

"They regret from their heart,"

They're just kids.

Sir, can you turn the song up a bit?

There you go.

What happened to your face?

Ma'am, they really got me good.

They play so well.

Can you turn the song up a little?

Forget the song, and turn up the volume of your conscience.

"I rock the dance floor,"

Why don't you just sit down?

Sit down!

Keerat?

Yes, Dad?

Can you go to school a bit later today?

Your Uncle Nichchattar and his son are coming over.

No, Dad. I've got the first class of the day. I can't be late.

But Nichchattar is an old friend of mine.

His son is coming back after 6-7 years.

Beautiful, hi.

Hi.

How are you?

Fine. And you?

Cool.

What you work?

I'm a teacher.

Teacher?

Come with me?

Teaching is very boring profession.

I don't like teaching.

Teachers gave me a really bad time in my childhood.

Every teacher is a villain for children life, sir.

What did you say?

Well, Nichchattar Singh and I go way back.

Yeah, yeah.

Dear, we want to take this friendship to the next level.

Dad, if you ask me, friendship is better than a relationship.

Friends have your back when things get tough.

But relatives don't.

Are you saying no to me indirectly?

I'll think about it.

Uncle,

"I'll think about it,"

usually means no.

Son!

She is my daughter!

Nichchattar Singh!

Why are you staying quiet, Dad?

Talk to him. Say something.

Why do I always have to do the talking?

Look at how her father is speaking, and you're just sitting there.

You could at least say something.

It's okay, Uncle. Please forgive my dad.

Take your time to think it over.

Just let us know what you decide.

But do let us know soon. We'll be waiting, alright?

Don't take too long.

Friends die for friends and your friend won't even give you his daughter.

Dad, do you really want me to marry someone like him?

He's come from abroad, dear.

And he'll probably end up in jail soon.

He's come from abroad!

I needed to talk to you.

There's a boy I like.

Sir, can you teach us something too?

What do you want to learn?

Drawing, sir.

Who's your drawing teacher?

Sir, Madhu sir.

He doesn't really teach us anything.

He only shows up if there's no class.

He just keeps showing us his things.

You shouldn't talk like that about your teachers.

Three hundred rupees.

Here, take this.

Go buy some paint and paint the walls.

- Thank you, sir. - You'll learn how to draw on your own.

- Thank you, sir. - Thank you, sir.

Alright, now leave.

"We want to soar and claim our share of sky."

"We want to swim in rivers where our hopes lie."

"We aim to climb the peak of our share,"

"And stand with pride on land that's our share."

"We want to see all our dreams come true,"

"As our sir has told us — this we pursue:"

"Our words should bloom like flowers in spring,"

"And our minds like swords, ready for anything."

"You are smart,"

"We too want to be like you."

"We want to be smart!"

"We want to be smart like you!"

Hoshiar,

I've spoken to my dad,

you should come meet him in the evening.

I would've married my daughter off the moment

I heard you have a government job.

It's a bonus that you're quite handsome too.

My daughter is lucky.

We've been talking for an hour and a half,

and you haven't said a word.

That just shows you're well-educated,

cultured, and come from a good family.

You're not any less either.

I feel like I'm on the same wavelength as you,

just like I am with your daughter.

Everyone should have a father like you.

And everyone should have a son like you.

And a life partner like him too.

"You don't see all the work that's done, weddings take more than just some fun."

"We're busy making ladoos today, just play Sartaj's song and we'll sway."

"My love, if you wish to be mine,"

"My love, if you wish to be mine, here's a sign,"

"Make preparations, and you will see, we're the perfect pair, just you and me."

"Sit with me,"

"Sit with me, stay for a while,"

"I love the way talk and smile."

"There's still so much preparation left to do,"

"My sandals from the city haven't come through."

"And my turban's not dyed, too."

"I still have so many arrangements yet to make,"

"The date's near, and I still haven't sent the mails."

"There's still so much preparation left to do,"

"My sandals from the city haven't come through."

"And my turban's not dyed, too."

"I still have so many arrangements yet to make,"

"The date's near, and I still haven't sent the mails."

I still haven't."

"I need to send invites my close friend and wait for their replies to come my way."

I need them here, to work and play, and bring the party to life that day."

"I worry, though, in this rush so fast, I might forget someone at last."

"There's still so much preparation left to do,"

"My sandals from the city haven't come through."

"And my turban's not dyed, too."

"I still haven't."

"I wonder how my pink turban will look, with my turquoise Sherwani so fine?"

"They sent me a great sample with gold and silver threads that shimmer and intertwine."

"Just wait and see, they'll all agree,"

"Your father's son-in-law is dressed to please."

"There's still so much preparation left to do,"

"My sandals from the city haven't come through."

"And my turban's not dyed, too."

"I still haven't."

"Don't worry, love, don't feel the stress,"

"When the time comes, you'll feel proud and blessed."

"Sartaj has worked with all his might,"

"To make everything turn out right."

"I kept your ring safe and locked away,"

"Showed it to none, I kept it away from evil eyes every day."

"There's still so much preparation left to do,"

"My sandals from the city haven't come through."

"And my turban's not dyed, too."

"I kept your ring safe and locked away,"

"Showed it to none, I kept it away from evil eyes every day."

"I still have so many arrangements yet to make,"

"The date's near, and I still haven't sent the mails."

"There's still so much preparation left to do,"

"My sandals from the city haven't come through."

"And my turban's not dyed, too."

Keerat, when I'm with you, even the toughest challenges feel small.

You mean I'm a difficulty?

No. I mean, our frequency matches so well.

Things are quite serious now.

Sometimes, when I'm feeling down and then I see you, all my sadness vanishes.

With everything going on, nothing feels difficult when you're around.

When you're with me, everything just falls into place.

It's perfect.

By God, that true.

Today, my dad is coming over to talk to you and set the wedding date.

Really?

I can already hear the wedding band.

You can only hear it, I'm watching it.

What do you mean?

Come here.

Look over there.

You said he's coming to set the wedding date,

but you didn't mention he's also going to embarrass us.

Well done!

Teacher!

This...

This isn't right, Dad.

Stop.

Bringing this band to the school and dancing like this!

This isn't right.

What's not right, huh?

You came home and said that my son likes your daughter.

What's all this nonsense then?

Hey, why are you refusing now?

You said earlier you wished you had a father like me.

Why, what's wrong with me?

Elders, I mean, it's not right to have a celebration like this at school.

Son, she's my only daughter.

I'm going to celebrate her betrothal in a big way.

Betrothal? Here at the school?

Let's just sit on the cement blocks and do it.

This is too much.

Set up a tent over there, we'll get married here too.

Invite your singers too.

That's perfect.

What he said makes sense!

They gave him a government job and make him stay here guarding the place.

I like this idea.

What do you think?

Listen carefully.

You're insulting a teacher and his school.

That's it. This isn't going to work.

Hoshiar, now that they're here, let's just go for it.

"Sweat" the anger.

Spit.

Everyone's ready, so don't say no.

- What about the students? - It's fine.

We'll make this day memorable, okay?

Brother Jalandhar!

- Ready! - Let's get started!

Come on.

Let's go, let's go.

Come on, come on, come on.

Come on.

Yes, yes, yes.

Come on.

Smile.

Oh yes!

Hey!

What's this, sir? A cheque?

What's this? A cheque?

Check.

Stop.

What's this, sir?

Listen up, everyone.

On this happy occasion, I sadly have

to say your son has been suspended.

But sir, why am I being suspended?

Sir, suspend? Impossible.

You are sure to be suspended if you make students do child labor.

Secondly, anyone who tries to change something here will get changed themselves.

Right, sir?

You made the school kids paint this place.

You've hurt our feelings.

Sir didn't ask us to do it.

We did it on our own.

Yes, we did it on our own.

Sir, this is not fairs.

This decision comes from higher up.

Not fair, Teacher.

You didn't just get suspended, you got me suspended too.

I've already built half the wall.

If I leave it unfinished, you won't pay me.

If I finish it, you won't be able to pay me.

Hoshiar Singh, you're not as smart as I thought.

I told you to just join the system.

Band!

Get started!

Go for it!

Yes!

When he was a kid, because of behavior

- he was suspended from the school. - Keep quiet.

He used to say that the teachers are wrong.

That's why he was suspended.

Stop it!

Now he became a teacher,

And he was once again suspended from the school.

- The whole world is wrong. - Oh God!

He is the only one who is right.

Why did we get such a son?

Oh no, stop it now.

Stop scolding the kid.

He always gets me insulted.

He isn't happy about it either.

He too is sad.

Look at his face, how sad he looks.

Beauty too is a crime here.

We'll need the "children's" help to get Hoshiar back.

"Childrens" need it.

But they're like monkeys, they won't help.

They're not the type to help without a bribe.

Who says that?

Offer us something we can't refuse, and the children's union is with you.

But what do we need to do?

"Childrens" revolt.

But you've got to be careful.

Because the DO is keeping an eye on this school.

This school isn't the only thing the DO is interested in, ma'am.

He's got his eye on you too.

That'd work perfectly if it plays out in our favor.

Deal dones?

Dones.

Sir, we made the kids do similar work at home too.

Wait, let her speak.

Yes?

Sir, he used this video as evidence, and that's how all the charges came about.

But Hoshiar sir was just teaching the kids how to paint.

He even paid for the paint out of his own pocket.

He got caught up in the village's dirty politics.

Wait.

Keerat was saying some nice things.

You distracted me.

Sir, we won't go to school until our teacher comes back.

You brought such a cute kid with you.

Come here, kid.

Come here.

Don't worry, son, your teacher will come back.

But first, let's hear what ma'am has to say, okay?

Stand here.

Yes, so what were you saying?

Sir, I'm saying the same thing everyone else is saying.

You've said it, so consider it done.

You should come alone.

Here's my card.

I'd never say no to you.

And I'd never listen to them.

Here you go.

I mean, give it back to her.

Oh, return it.

Don't worry.

Should I consider it done, sir?

Consider it done.

Thank you, sir.

Okay.

"Hoshiar! Hoshiar!"

After being suspended, my resolve has only gotten stronger.

From now on, I won't be replying to any more emails.

We'll only focus on teaching - that's our job.

Hoshiar Singh.

Sir, please take a seat.

Thank you.

You were the only one suspended before,

and now you want everyone else to be suspended too?

Anyone who's with me, stay seated. The rest can leave.

Let's go, Rana.

Let's go, Thana.

We're not falling for this.

Thank goodness, Keerat, at least you're standing by me.

Keerat, at least you should stand by me.

As long as the kids are with us, no one can harm us.

They brought me back, didn't they?

Look, Hoshiar, in my family, having a job is a big deal.

Everyone kept telling my dad to get me married,

but he believed in me and made sure I got an education.

Then the relatives started pressuring him,

saying I should get married now that I've finished my education,

before I get too old.

But he said no. He waited for me to find a job.

He said, "I'll stand by you, dear."

Now you want me to risk the job that gave both me and my father respect?

I'd suggest you just focus on the job.

Life will be easier that way.

I became a teacher for a reason, Keerat.

If you get suspended again, it's not just your job you'll lose, you'll lose me too.

Tell me, what do you want - me or your purpose?

My purpose can't be fulfilled without you.

So, you've chosen your purpose, huh?

"My beloved didn't do what he was meant to do."

"My beloved didn't solve my problem, it's true."

"My beloved didn't do what he was meant to do."

"My beloved didn't solve my problem, it's true."

"I wonder what sorrow my beloved confides."

"To keep me from knowing, my beloved hides."

"My beloved won't look at me."

"It's been so long, my beloved hasn't spoken to me."

"Our bond is like a complex story."

"The times when joys and sorrows were shared feel like history."

"Why doesn't my beloved doesn't share anything with me?"

"It's been so long, my beloved hasn't spoken to me."

"My beloved didn't do what he was meant to do."

"My beloved didn't solve my problem, it's true."

You were right, Dad.

Today he has a job, who knows tomorrow he won't have one.

You should call that boy again.

I'll at least have some security.

"Delicate thoughts..."

What about Hoshiar?

"With a smile..."

Neither I nor the job mean anything to Hoshiar.

"I filled my heart with tender thoughts so light,"

"With a smile, I kept my breath in sight."

"My beloved didn't smooth the edges, though I wished it."

"It's been so long, my beloved hasn't spoken to me."

"My beloved didn't do what he was meant to do."

"My beloved didn't solve my problem, it's true."

I sent you a request on Instagram, but you blocked me.

Uncle, you did the right thing by listening to me.

Teaching and all that? It's just pointless work.

You should marry me, and I'll help you settle abroad.

Teaching is a very noble profession.

A noble profession?

It's no-say profession.

First, you have to hit the streets and protest just to get a job.

You get beaten up for it.

Then you don't get paid, and end up protesting again.

And you call this a noble profession?

Dad, do you believe me?

Yes, dear.

I worked really hard to get this teaching job,

so I could shut up our relatives.

But if this guy with his smart mouth insults us today, we're in trouble.

Hello mister,

if you too had gotten a good education at the right time,

you would have known how to talk to a teacher.

But that doesn't seem to be the case with you.

So, you should go and show your uncouth traits somewhere else.

Uncle, tell her something!

Nichchattar!

Come and take your broken sandals from here.

If not, my daughter will give you both a lesson you'll never forget.

Nichchattar, won't talk to him?

Did you come here to fix the match or to pee?

Wash your hands first.

Like you are some Nichchattar Gill!

Don't come here now, you'll only get thrashed.

Wait, I'll come there.

So, you're saying no?

Should I take my sandals off?

No need to bother with that. You've raised her well.

Goodbye, Uncle, I ask for your blessings.

Don't touch me!

Come on, Uncle.

Fool!

Dear, it might be tough for you to find the right match.

Dad, I know you trust me a lot, but

what if I end up losing my job for some reason?

Sweetheart, your intentions should be pure.

Then, no matter what happens, it'll work out!

Knowing something is a big deal,

but coming up with new ideas is even bigger.

Especially when it comes to education.

Hoshiar Singh, I'm with you.

Together, we'll turn your ideas into reality.

Mr. Thana Singh,

thank you for thinking about me,

but we'll need other teachers too.

Forget about it, Thana Singh.

There's no point talking to them; teaching's just a job to them.

For them, teaching is just a job.

Not their duty.

Bansuri?

Actually, the majority's against you, and I'm supporting them.

The majority's not always right.

Do you know it was this same majority that made Socrates drink poison?

I am with Hoshiar.

Thank you, Jalandhar, my brother.

You don't have a vote. You are not a teacher.

So what if he is not a teacher?

He is an important part of the school.

This is a limit.

Hoshiar,

I'm with you.

I...

We're together.

I made a mistake.

It's okay, I forgive you.

It wasn't a huge mistake.

The real mistake is that I love you.

Well, be ready for the consequences then. Or we'll bear them together?

There you go, now he has the majority.

What do you think, Mr. Bansuri?

So, my stance is that - I'll support you.

Then count me in too.

Why should I be the only one left out?

- Consider me in as well. - Very good, ma'am.

Very good.

Kids,

I know the burden of studies has been weighing on you.

Yes.

But I'm here to take that burden off your shoulders.

I have a new education model.

You won't need to carry any bags, books, or texts anymore.

Just come to school and have fun.

And when you go home, you can have fun there too.

Alright, now go on.

Get going.

- Hey! - Hey!

- What are you doing? - Stop!

Get down.

He sent them home!

Can't understand, bro.

What happened?

If you want the "childrens" to fail then

I can think of plenty of other ways to make that happen.

Tell us what you're really trying to do here.

Come on, you've got another chance.

Right.

I never backed him anyway.

Let's go.

Let's go.

Sir, what kind of system is this?

This way, all the students are going to fail.

Let them.

Greetings, sir.

My school can only succeed if this one fails.

Greetings, sir.

It would have taken us a long time,

but he'll have everyone coming to us in just a few days.

I believe in you, but I don't trust you.

Should I bring them back?

[Indistinct Chatter]

What's going on?

Don't you get it?

- Move aside. - What's there to get?

Kids always love to play.

Mr. Bhagwan Das, I always heard we evolved from monkeys,

but this is the first time I'm seeing humans turning into monkeys.

Wow! Look at all the sports equipment.

Get the football.

I'll play cricket.

I'll play...

I'll play hockey.

[Indistinct Chatter]

Now do you understand?

You are anyway going to explain it.

Look, first we only gave them a football.

And all the kids started playing with it.

Hmm.

But later, when we gave them options, each kid chose what they liked.

This way, the child's skills will develop based on what they enjoy.

Right.

- Right? - Yes.

Excellent.

Sir, it's really hard to play here.

Can you build us a playground?

I don't know much about playgrounds either,

but I saw one in your physical education book.

Should we refer to that and make one?

Okay, sir. Should I go get the book?

- Yes, go get it. - Okay, sir.

- What did you understand? - Very good.

Well done.

Do not understand.

You saw how he rushed to get the book?

The books they once thought were a burden - now they'll bring them,

read them, and understand their importance.

Oh.

As simple as that.

From now on, all teachers and students will study and play together.

Kids, you'll have to fill in the holes dug

by the Principal and the Headman.

The ground you're sitting on now is where you'll be running.

"Let's do something -

It's the need of the hour everywhere."

"Let's paint the world with hues so rare."

"You are smart, your methods are sleek,"

"We study in school, from the elements lessons we seek."

We keep digging holes, and they just keep filling them.

Then we dig even more holes.

"Let's set great examples, with wisdom's true progression."

"I don't know whether I am capable or not,

but I am quite different, my dear,"

"I don't know whether I am capable or not,

- but I am quite different, my dear," - Bansuri sir, you have to teach them math.

"That's why I am alone in this world, with no one near."

Alright kids, today we're going to understand the ground using this map.

Let's say this track is 100 meters long.

How many feet is that?

328 feet.

"What is the use of having good company if it leaves no effect,"

"It's a bet, but what if the other person leaves no prospect?"

"What is the use of having good company if it leaves no effect,"

"It's a bet, but what if the other person leaves no prospect?"

"I'm made in a different way, but something you can't neglect."

"That's why I am alone in this world, with no one near."

"I don't know whether I am capable or not, but I am quite different, my dear,"

"Let's do something - It's the need of the hour everywhere."

"Let's paint the world with hues so rare."

"You are smart, your methods are sleek,"

Oh!

"This is an old philosophy, nothing new."

"Look how it keeps repeating throughout centuries."

"This is an old philosophy, nothing new,"

"Look how it repeats, in all that we do."

Alright kids, this is how a court proceeding goes.

Why are you standing out here all alone?

You didn't like the experiment?

No, sir.

You don't like science?

I prefer painting, sir.

So what? Go paint then.

Why are you still standing outside?

Here.

No, sir.

Remember the last time we painted? You got suspended.

I can't do it now.

"Only the arrow that hits the target counts,"

"You need to prove yourself, making sure it surmounts."

"Only the arrow that hits the target counts,"

"You need to prove yourself, making sure it surmounts."

"I will reach at the top one day, though I'm still down,"

"That's why I am alone in this world, with no one near."

"I don't know whether I am capable or not, but I am quite different, my dear,"

"Let's do something -

It's the need of the hour everywhere."

"Let's paint the world with hues so rare."

"You are smart, your methods are sleek,"

"You are smart, you should always help the weak,"

"No matter what the world says, keep helping the meek."

"You are smart, you should always help the weak,"

"No matter what the world says, keep helping the meek."

"If needed, say I'm leaving, so to speak,"

"That's why I am alone in this world, with no one near."

"I don't know whether I am capable or not, but I am quite different, my dear,"

"Let's do something - It's the need of the hour everywhere."

"Let's paint the world with hues so rare."

"You are smart, your methods are sleek,"

"We study in school, from the elements lessons we seek."

"Let's sprinkle our foreheads with such water, that life teaches us a lesson,"

"Let's set great examples, with wisdom's true progression."

"I don't know whether I am capable or not, but I am quite different, my dear,"

"That's why I am alone in this world, with no one near."

"I don't know whether I am capable or not, but I am quite different, my dear,"

"That's why I am alone in this world..."

We knew how to dreams.

But Hoshiar Singh

taught us to make them true.

They are like our second parents.

Sir?

Emotional?

What was she saying?

She thinks I'm some kind of magician.

Kids get attached so fast.

They trust us more than they trust their own parents.

You gave them wings, Hoshiar.

We all did.

Okay, fine, we all gave them wings.

Now, let's watch them fly.

They see the sky as their own now.

You crossed it?

Why'd you do that?

It's because of what you did.

It's because of your actions.

What's that supposed to mean?

It means the kids are leaving your school and going to Hoshiar Singh's school.

What do you mean by Hoshiar Singh's school, huh?

This is my school and this is where I rule.

This is no longer your school!

This is no longer a place you rule!

What do you mean by that?

It means you've lost your power.

Really?

Alright then, come with me.

I've got this.

Let's go.

Hoshiar Singh!

- Mr. Bansuri, it's your call. - All the students are doing better.

The school's atmosphere has changed.

And all great goes to...

Our school's vibe feels really beautiful.

By the way, earlier I thought Hoshiar Singh was going to get us into trouble.

Really!

I thought he was going to get us suspended.

I had pretty much given up.

But hope always wins, right?

And Hoshiar gave us that hope.

You are right, sir.

And now we can see that hope in these kids.

You know what?

Kids ask so many questions,

I actually have to study at home before coming here.

But honestly, no matter what, I'm loving it.

Yesterday, my students beat me in a race.

Now I've got to get in shape so I don't embarrass myself.

I really should.

It's a good thing the Principal and Bhagwan Das didn't find out about that.

If they knew, they wouldn't have let us do anything.

But we still won't let you do anything.

We heard everything.

Haven't you heard the saying, even walls have ears?

Oh, that reminds me-listen up, everyone.

I gave you guys some leeway, and you took advantage of it.

Rana, you...?

Your father's a waiter.

Your job is temporary.

If I fire you, you'll be out looking for a new job.

Sir, Bansuri's poor too.

And that joker standing behind you is a newbie.

Oh, yes,

one more thing.

Listen carefully.

No matter how many classes Keerat and Hoshiar Singh set up,

No matter how many!

I'll suspend them for sure.

As for Thana Singh,

he's only with us for another 2-3 months.

He's ruined his kidneys from all the drinking.

They're failing.

So for your own good, just follow me quietly.

If you want to ruin your career,

you can follow Keerat.

Follow me.

It's your choice-do you want to lose your job or save it?

Look, we can do something about this.

Sorry, Keerat.

- Sorry. - Out!

Rana...

We could team up and do something...

Do you see my power now?

I'm really glad that what you wrote on the test

came from your own experiences

instead of just being from a book.

What's inside?

Take your glasses off, sir.

Principal sir, what is this I am looking at?

Come with me, sir.

Let's catch him red-handed today.

Hello, Mr. Hoshiar Singh.

What are you doing?

Nothing, sir.

Just replying to students' letters.

But you don't respond to DO sir's letters.

Not letters, mails.

Right, you don't reply to the mails DO sir sends you.

You've got time to write letters to your students, though.

- Sir... - Hoshiar Singh,

you know you've been suspended before, right?

I've gotten a lot of complaints about you.

You haven't replied to a single mail from the department in a long time.

But you're writing mails to students...

Letters, sir.

Hmm.

You are writing letters to the students.

Why?

The department will personally handle your case this time.

But sir, didn't you notice any changes in the school?

I see the changes.

The Principal's been working really hard for them.

What have you done?

Well, then Principal sir knows what these letters are about too.

Sir, they're waiting for us outside.

Let's do what we came here for.

Let's see what those letters are first, shall we?

Well, the mails, the letter...

I am trying to cultivate a culture of letter writing among the kids.

"Letter, O' my letter..."

Our school is thrilled to announce that,

on this Teacher's Day, thanks to DO Sir's recommendation,

Thana Singh has been awarded Best Teacher of the Year!

I'd like to invite Mr. Thana Singh to come up on stage to accept his award

and share a few words with us.

Mr. Thana Singh.

Let's give him a big round of applause!

By applauding for me, you're really just making fun of yourselves.

A drunk like me is getting the Best Teacher award.

Well done.

Well done! Well done!

Damn it.

Sir, the person who helped me quit drinking,

brought me back to teaching,

and changed the whole vibe of this school

- the one and only,

Hoshiar Singh.

Our very own Aristotle!

People like our principal treat education like a business.

Get this drunk off the stage.

He's embarrassing himself.

Ask the principal if I wasn't a drinker before.

Sir, I drank because of frustration.

Sir,

the one I tried to help ended up ruining my life.

Sir, we found cigarettes and bidis in your son's bag.

He doesn't study. He's heading down the path of drugs.

He can do whatever he wants.

I have a lot of land.

Who are you to accuse my son of anything?

I'm going to file a police report against you.

Yes, you should report him to the police right now.

Have him arrested. Who does he think he is?

Teachers deserve respect.

Even if he made a mistake, I'll apologize for him.

You are a peon.

Why would you apologize to my son?

Hmm.

This teacher will apologize to him.

Apologize!

Apologize to him!

Can't you hear me?

Don't you know who I am?

What if something happens to my son?

Teacher, come on, apologize to him!

- Apologize to him! - Fine, I will apologize.

I will apologize.

It was my fault that I

tried to help your son.

It was my fault.

Sir,

I won't let Hoshiar Singh,

become another Thana Singh. I won't, sir.

Get him out of here!

He's drunk and causing trouble.

- Let's go. - Just a minute.

Let him speak.

Sir,

thanks to Hoshiar's methods

a lot of students have really started doing well.

Some are getting ready to become athletes,

some are preparing to be scientists.

Sir, Hoshiar risked everything he had to create this model.

His teaching style is really different.

Just because something's different doesn't mean it's right.

The real question is, we don't know how successful it is yet.

Well said, sir.

You're right.

If Hoshiar Singh's teaching method is so great,

how about we have a competition between his school students and mine?

Isn't this your school?

- No, no. - No?

No, I mean a private school.

Hoshiar Singh's students versus ours -

how about we make it a competition?

Why is no one saying anything?

Cat got your tongue?

Speak up!

I accept the challenge.

But we have one condition.

If Hoshiar Singh loses, he'll never come back to this school.

Do you accept this condition?

I accept the condition too.

Where?

And when?

You pick the place and time.

We'll be there.

- Hello? - Yes?

Yes, sir.

The competition's almost over,

and the government school students still haven't shown up.

They didn't come?

No, sir.

Poor Hoshiar Singh took on the challenge as Keerat pushed him into it,

but deep down, he knew his students are idiots.

Here's what you should do-celebrate the win

by giving each of our students a pat on the back for me.

Okay, sir.

Congratulations for the win.

Mr. Bhagwan Das.

Yes.

Hello? Yes.

Mr. Bhagwan Das, gather your team, Hoshiar Singh lost.

The government school students didn't showed up to the competition out of fear.

So...

So, Mr. Hoshiar Singh,

did you enjoy the competition?

No matter what number you multiply zero by, the result is still zero.

Yet you need zero to count anything from ten to a billion.

Headman, I'm surprised-he failed, yet his attitude hasn't changed.

It's like not even fire could untangle that knot.

DO sir, his students have failed.

It was bound to happen - they are stupid.

They are not stupid, sir.

Each one of them is smart.

And they've passed all the tests.

What tests? Did they take them from home?

Sir, their test started on the way to the competition.

Really?

Help!

Help!

Help!

This school bus belongs to the school we're going to.

Help!

Help!

- Help! - Help!

We should help them.

But what about the exam?

This test is more important than that exam.

Hey, you get down and you too.

I'll go and get us some help.

When your school's van had an accident,

These students had everything needed to get your students out of the van -

the motivation, the effort, and the courage.

That was their physical education test.

Help!

- Help! - Help!

There's smoke coming out of the engine.

Help!

Don't worry.

We're trying our best.

Brother! Please get up!

Help!

Help!

Stop, stop, stop.

A school met with an accident, please help us.

Quickly throw soil over it.

Sir said we can use soil to extinguish the fire.

Quickly throw soil over the engine.

Hey! Stop, stop, stop!

Check if there is a rope in there.

Remember what written in the physics book?

Load distribution.

In that bent position,

the bus could've turned if the trolley had pulled it.

Knowing that, they tied a rope to the bus

and pulled from the other side,

using Newton's third law.

That's the law of action and reaction.

And just like that, they managed to stabilize the bus.

That was their physical education test.

Then, they gave first aid to your injured students.

They knew exactly which student needed what medicine.

They knew whether a wound should be bandaged or left open.

They knew how to stop the bleeding. They did everything right.

That was their medical skills' test.

Help!

Uncle, don't take it off.

Put pressure on it.

Tie it quickly.

We need to stop the blood flow.

Sister, you'll be fine.

This is cold water therapy.

This will keep it in place.

It looks like a fracture.

[Indistinct Chatter]

My hand! My hand!

Let's make him lie on his side.

Alcohol.

I'll be right back. Take care of him, Uncle.

It will hurt a little.

It's an antiseptic.

It will prevent infection from spreading.

- My hand! - It hurts!

My hand!

Calm down.

I'll tie it to your shoulder.

It will give it some support.

When your students were scared,

they calmed them down like nothing had happened.

They used their language skills perfectly

to make sure those students stayed brave instead of getting scared.

What's the right use of language skills at the right time?

That was their language skills test. Their psychology skills test.

No, my sister, don't cry.

You are fine.

We are with you.

You are so brave.

Don't worry.

We are out of danger now.

You know you are very strong.

My strong sister.

From the skid marks they found out that the van was overspeeding.

And sir, your school van's driver didn't even have a license,

and there was no first aid kit in the van.

The van's tyres were also worn out.

Plus, every seat should have a seatbelt, and those were missing too.

Sir, as the owner of the school,

it was your responsibility to make sure your students were safe.

And you failed to do that.

So, you could be charged under sections 181, 183, 192, and 194b.

And that's their law skills test.

Sir, above all,

they knew they were about to take the most important exam of their lives,

and they might fail.

Their teacher, who created an entire education model, could fail too.

But they still put all that aside and started helping those kids.

They saw those students' lives as more important than their own exams.

Risking your life to save someone else's-that's their test of humanity.

And my students passed every test with flying colors, and I'm really proud of that!

Sir, education that doesn't help you in life doesn't matter to me.

The life lessons these kids take from school matter way more

than what they write in their exam papers.

- Hoshiar Singh, - Yes, sir?

not just you, but your students are smart too.

Your education model should be used in all the schools in Punjab.

When inventions start being made in our language,

the whole world will end up speaking it.

Thank you, sir.

But as I promised,

I'll never set foot in this school again.

The good news is,

I leave here without any worries.

And I can proudly say that from now on, these kids will run this school.

The gurus and the saints say,

Without knowledge, wisdom cannot be attained.

By studying, respect you gain,

The greatest gift is knowledge's reign.

Our sir used to say that one day, the whole world will speak our language.

Mr. Vikas Divyakirti has inspired countless individuals with his dedication

and commitment to the education sector our country.

We are honored to have him here with us today to share some insights.

Please join me in giving the warmest welcome to Mr. Vikas Divyakirti.

Hi, sir.

As I heard about Mr. Hoshiar Singh,

I was reminded of a philosopher from the west.

Over 2500 years ago, in Greece,

there lived a man named Aristotle.

His teacher was Plato, and his disciple was none other than Alexander the Great.

Aristotle was unwavering in his conviction about one thing.

While many around him claimed to know the ultimate truth,

Aristotle took a different approach.

He declared, "No, I will believe only what I can see,

what I can experience, and what I can learn through my own efforts."

This philosophy is why Western science credits him as its father.

You may not realize it, but right here,

in your schools, you had an Aristotle among you.

He is, in his own way is our very own Aristotle.

It is my great misfortune that I never had the privilege of meeting him in person.

But I have no doubt that I will seek him out and make it a point to meet him.

Now, I urge each of you to carry forward the spark Mr. Hoshiar Singh ignited.

Let that flame never burn out.

Every single child in this room should strive to be a Hoshiar Singh,

and in doing so, provide a better path for countless others.

As for Mr. Hoshiar Singh himself, I have no doubt that wherever he is,

he is questioning systems and norms.

And, like the great Saint Kabir,

who raised questions to birth new truths,

I believe he will inspire yet another revolt and revolution,

and I hope we will witness that soon.

We will need to make significant changes here.

Are you ready?

"You don't see all the work that's done, weddings take more than just some fun."

"We're busy making ladoos today, just play Sartaj's song and we'll sway."

"My love, if you wish to be mine,"

"My love, if you wish to be mine, here's a sign,"

"Make preparations, and you will see, we're the perfect pair, just you and me."

"Sit with me,"

"Sit with me, stay for a while,"

"I love the way talk and smile."

"There's still so much preparation left to do,"

"My sandals from the city haven't come through."

"And my turban's not dyed, too."

"I still have so many arrangements yet to make,"

"The date's near, and I still haven't sent the mails."

"There's still so much preparation left to do,"

"My sandals from the city haven't come through."

"And my turban's not dyed, too."

"I still have so many arrangements yet to make,"

"The date's near, and I still haven't sent the mails."

I still haven't."

"I need to send invites my close friend and wait for their replies to come my way."

I need them here, to work and play, and bring the party to life that day."

"I worry, though, in this rush so fast, I might forget someone at last."

"There's still so much preparation left to do,"

"My sandals from the city haven't come through."

"And my turban's not dyed, too."

"I still haven't."

"I wonder how my pink turban will look, with my turquoise Sherwani so fine?"

"They sent me a great sample with gold and silver threads that shimmer and intertwine."

"Just wait and see, they'll all agree,"

"Your father's son-in-law is dressed to please."

"There's still so much preparation left to do,"

"My sandals from the city haven't come through."

"And my turban's not dyed, too."

"I still haven't."

"Sartaj has worked with all his might,"

"To make everything turn out right."

"I kept your ring safe and locked away,"

"Showed it to none, I kept it away from evil eyes every day."

"There's still so much preparation left to do,"

"My sandals from the city haven't come through."

"And my turban's not dyed, too."

"I still haven't."