Original subtitles

[Violin, wind]

[Violin, wind]

[Camels - Grunt]

[Violin, Handmade - Kartal]

Will you play it, Chhotu?

[Violin]

[Handmade - Kartal]

[Bells]

[Handmade - Kartal]

[Baby Crying]

Come on. What are you looking at? Come on.

[Song Playing Over Radio]

Meera, how are things back home?

What do I tell you?

With two years of famine forget our hunger pangs,

even the earth craves for water.

What do I tell you about hunger?

No wonder. Hunger makes us dance to its tunes.

That's why I abandoned our village.

Oh, Good morning, Bhatiji!

Madam...

Greetings!

Can I book the camel for a ride tomorrow?

The camel is sick... ill... ill... ill

Book tomorrow?

Camel fit... You sit...

This isn't just a tie, dear. It is your identity, dignity and pride

Hey Skinny! Take the Foreigner's order.

What's up?

Please let my son work for you.

More than assisting you it would help me repay my debt.

But he's just a kid.

He works hard and his mind is quick as a train!

Whatever he see or read once, he remember.

Does he go to school?

No, but he loves to read.

School is not in our destiny.

But you won't regret hiring him.

Bhati, my friend, how are you? All good.

Greetings! Absolutely!

-Give me something to eat. -Welcome, welcome.

Hey, get me Rotis (bread).

Hey, what are you up to?

Medicine!

So you're a doctor, eh?

Learnt it from our village doctor. Soon she will be up on her feet.

What if she doesn't?

You can thrash me with your shoes.

Don't worry.

She is from your village, right? She's like a sister to me.

Don't worry. I'll drop her at the village on the way.

I'm grateful, Sardarji.

[Baby Crying] Come.

Put your heart in your work.

Make sure Bhati Uncle has no complaints.

[Baby Crying]

Oh Chhotu, Come on!

[Truck Engine Start]

Hey Skinny!

Go on.

Even superstar Amitabh Bachchan used to be called an electric pole.

This kid will work here from today.

The name is Laptan. Got it, Chhotu?

From today you'll be under me.

Listen to me carefully!

You'll have to obey all my orders get it? Go now.

OK sir. OK sir.

Hey, Skinny! Quick delivery for 102 and 104!

This is King Rudrapratap Singh's royal mansion.

Half of it's a heritage hotel now, half his residence.

Tourists come from all over the world.

Tea, snacks and meals come from our joint, get it?

Open both the rooms.

Good morning, Manager Sir!

Come on. Come.

That's Manager Lakha Singh.

Don't forget to wish him good morning and good evening, OK?

What's that?

The royal family lives on that side. We are not allowed in there.

[Glass Tinkle]

[Birds Chirp]

[Pigeons - Coo]

Can I play with you?

Go play with your own friends.

I don't have any.

So?

[Birds Chirp]

[Creak, Birds Chirp]

[Creak]

[Creak, Birds Chirp]

[Birds Chirp, Creak, Whistling]

[Whistling]

[Birds Chirp]

[Whistling]

[Whistling]

[Whistling]

[Creak, Birds Chirp]

[Whistling]

[Whistling]

[Birds Chirp]

Why did you come here? Hold this. Come on.

Who is that?

[Birds Chirp]

Prince Ranvijay Singh. Come on.

Your Highness, the Queen requests you to come in.

Who is that boy about my age?

Looks like the boy working at Bhati's Dhaba (food joint), Your Highness.

[Birds Chirp, Footsteps]

[Footsteps]

Mother, Ira and Padma won't let me play with them.

You're a prince. You shouldn't be playing with girls.

But mother...

You should play at school. Now wash up and have lunch.

I'm not hungry.

Prince! Don't be stubborn now.

[Song Playing Over Radio] (Folk song)

One move and you've check mated me, Your Highness.

It's a matter of time, Purohitji.

Once, we had real elephants, horses and camels to fight the enemy.

Now we're toying with these fake ones. Time.

Time and tide wait for no one, my Lord!

Your highness, there is a foreign guest

who wants to interview you for a TV channel.

[Sighs]

Am I a museum piece?

Ask him to send me a written request and a questionnaire.

Certainly. Your highness, a few signatures are required.

Please arrange.

(Folk song)

Lunch is ready, Your Highness.

[Utensil Noise]

Wait... Wait...

[Utensil Noise]

Come on. Listen.

Make the vessels shine so that I can see my face on them. Now go...

"Shirdi's Sai Baba"

"I have come to Your abode."

[Utensil fall]

[Pinch]

[Water]

[Utensil Noise]

-Hello! -Hello!

What's your name?

Chhotu... he Chhotu... me Laptan.

Okay.

Your tea is great!

This Bhati's tea sir.

Laxmi, please get well by morning and help me keep my word.

Sleep now.

[Camels - Grunt]

[Bells]

I'm the Godfather around here.

The name is Laptan.

Why are you here?

To sleep.

This is my room. You sleep on the cot outside.

Bhati Uncle said I could sleep in here.

Get lost!

Are you deaf?

I'll thrash you with my slippers.

Everyone is scared of me.

-Not you. There's a ghost in here. -What?

A ghost.

There's no ghost here.

There she goes!

[Metal Noise]

[Rattle / Rustle]

[Rattle / Rustle]

[Window Opens & Closes]

[Whistling]

Hey come on in... sleep inside.

Chhotu!

Come on. Sleep inside. Come on.

Scared of the ghost?

Scared? Me? No, I feel sorry for you. Now come in.

But I'm scared of the ghost.

Don't worry, I am there. Come on. Come.

Come.

The ghost attacks people on the cot. I'd rather sleep on the floor.

Come in.

[Singing, Bells]

Hello.

Hello.

Hey Laxmi, you look fine!

Show me your wound.

Great!

Quite a doctor you are!

She's fine.

Where is Skinny?

Still sleeping.

Ghost! Help! Help!!

You think I am a ghost? The ghost is only in your head.

And it's the craze for films that's driving you nuts.

Look there. Look at him. Talking nonsense.

Oh Doctor, fire the oven.

I'll have a bath.

And listen... what a filmy pose that is!

"As the beauty dips in the sea."

[Voice Over Radio] I welcome you.

On this beautiful morning you are with me, Ruby.

Hey, light this.

For a good beginning 'My Radio My Country'...

Now go and make some tea.

Come on. Go.

Glory to Goddess, alleviator of sorrows.

Hey Skinny, take the milk.

Glory to Goddess, alleviator of sorrows.

-Don't you dare call me Skinny. -Get lost

Bhati uncle, tea.

You made it? Yes. One moment.

If this is tea, what would poison be like?

You'll ruin my reputation.

Let me show you what tea should be like.

[Water]

[Tea Leaves]

[Ginger]

[Milk]

I've never had tea this good.

That was great!

It's famous all over.

No other tea is good enough.

May I try it once more?

Oye Chhotu, go clean up now.

Hey Skinny, mind your own business. Go on, try it again.

Go and do your work.

Bhati Uncle... tea.

You think I'm stupid? You brought me the tea that I made.

No, I swear I made it.

-You're lying. -Whatever else I do, I'd never lie.

You made it?

Come on, make it again in front of me.

Pick up the plate. Make it in front of me. Come.

Hey Skinny learn from this kid, else he'll soon send you packing.

Meera was right. You're quite talented.

Whatever I see or read once, I remember.

Shall I show you my books?

Have you come here to work or to study?

-What is the point of studying? -Right, what's the point?

I want to wear a tie, be a big man and become famous.

Don't fly so high, kid. Come back to the earth.

Go and serve tea at the mansion.

Here, take this.

[Knock On Door]

[Door Opens]

-Good morning! -Good morning.

Oh my god! Helen, come watch this.

Wow! Wait a second, ok?

-Your tea. -Thank you.

[Camera Shutter Clicking] Cool.

Your tea too.

Thank you.

-Hello. -Hello.

You want tea?

No, thank you.

-Did you take the camel? -Yes.

Why?

She needs exercise after her wound has healed.

But you should at least have told me.

Laxmi came on her own.

Laxmi came on her own.

Today he's taken the camel, who knows what will be next?

Get rid of this good-for-nothing, Bhati Sir.

-Sure... like you're some indispensable guy. -Thank you.

Five years and you can't even make a decent tea.

God only knows what these foreigners will find entertaining next.

Now, take the camel everyday.

[Whistling]

[Whistling]

-Hey kid, get lost. -Come on, Laxmi, let's go.

Besan gatta...

35 rupees.

Kadhi 25 rupees.

Good morning.

Morning! But you need to say 'Good afternoon'.

Good afternoon.

Good.

Order?

-Two teas? -Yes.

Two teas and some snacks.

-Thank you. -Thank you.

-You from? -Chile.

Chilly? Mirchi?

No, that's her country. How much?

Don't you know, I wear the tie myself.

Your tea... your chips.

Gracias!

Grass? Camel grass?

No, gracias, means shukriya... thank you.

Gracias!

[Bus Engine]

[Chest Closes]

May our flag fly ever high

May our flag fly ever high

its glory never fade.

[Voice Over T.V]

Who is he? Why is everyone saluting him?

How does it matter?

One day everybody will salute me.

Now, no TV, get to work.

This is Mr. Kalam. He is the president of our country, the biggest King of all.

Work quickly.

Do you tie it yourself?

Hey kid, get lost.

He's talking to me.

The prince should not speak to commoners.

If the king gets to know, he'll be very angry.

How will the king find out... from you?

Then I will lodge a false complaint against you.

No.

This is a tie. I put it on myself.

I don't believe you.

I never lie.

Me neither.

Then why don't you believe me?

Then show me.

Once more...

-I've been calling you for so long! -Why did you hit me?

I did! What will you do?

Don't forget, I am the Big daddy around!

If you try to play a bigger star than me, you've had it!

[Pinch] Get lost.

[Chopping]

[Voice Over T.V] That's all for now. Before leaving let me tell you.

Watch our special programme at 10 PM... tonight...

on the president of India, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam's

address to school children.

You can also listen to the Hindi translation on Radio FM.

Laxmi, here's your dinner.

President Kalam is a source of inspiration for millions of children.

My greetings to all of you.

He distributed newspapers to pay his school fees.

He believes that destiny can be changed through action.

He says success depends on four things:

First, a clear aim in life.

Second, good education.

Third, hard work.

Fourth, perseverance.

Now you decide whether you will have faith in destiny or your actions.

I want to say that the strength of the...

[Bells, Birds Chirp]

[Bells]

[Whistling]

[Whistling]

I'm Coming, I'm Coming.

[Footsteps]

[Footsteps]

[Birds Chirp]

Hello!

She's Laxmi.

Laxmi, say hello!

[Camels - Grunt]

-My name is... -Prince Ranvijay Singh... I know.

And your name... Chhotu?

No, no.

Then what's your real name?

-I am Kalam. -Kalam?

-Friends? -Friends.

That's my room. But how will you come?

Don't worry, I'll manage.

[Music Playing]

(Folk song)

(Folk song)

(Folk song)

(Folk song)

(Folk song)

(Folk song)

(Folk song)

(Folk song)

(Folk song)

[Metal Noise]

Find out! What's going on?

Who's there? Come in front.

I made a mistake by mistake, father.

It was an accident, so I'll let you go.

But, be careful next time.

Pardon me.

You really saved me today, otherwise I was done for.

What a huge room.

It's so stunning!

You're not scared here alone?

Rajput warriors are fearless.

So many books! What's in them?

Don't you know English?

Do you know how to climb a tree?

I can ride a horse. Can you?

I can ride a camel... can you cure a camel?

As if I'm a camel doctor.

I can't read English because I don't go to school.

I know this poem by heart.

I can't remember Hindi poems.

My Hindi is a bit weak.

I'll polish your Hindi, you teach me English, okay?

Teach me to climb a tree as well.

And will you teach me horse-riding?

Promise!

What's that?

Promise means giving your word.

Then, good promise.

Yes... yes madam.

Madam. When?

When coming?

Goodbye. Goodbye.

Chhotu, come here quick.

-What's up? -Come here.

-Go to the city and pick this up. -May I take the camel?

Sure. But zoom like a truck and whiz back like a train!

Just a minute, who will do the dishes?

You go. Why, have you put mehendi decorations on your hands?

Take the order.

[Traffic Noise]

Let's go Laxmi, let's go.

Give me this.

Here.

What is this for?

[Song Playing Over Radio]

"Oh beloved of mine, come to my land."

Come to my land

[Song Playing Over Radio]

"Beloved, come."

"Come to my land."

Hey, how do I look?

Crazy!

What did you say?

You look like His Excellency.

"Beloved, come to my land."

-Are the lentils ready? -Yes.

Okay.

Listen. Let it be.

I'll make a special gattari vegetable myself today.

What?

Lucy Madam phoned to specially ask for it.

Thank you.

Move. Move.

Listen. Where is the fresh oil?

-Here. -Go change it. Get fresh oil.

And remove these stinky onions... cut new ones!

I have to make it special for Lucy Madam.

What's happened to this guy?

That journey was torture.

"Come to my land."

So let us go.

"Beloved, come."

Hello, Lucy Madam.

Greetings, Mr. Bhati!

How are you?

-After a long time. -Oh yes.

Went to France, then to Delhi, now I'm back home.

Yes, this is your home.

Merci. Hello Laptan.

Who's this?

Je m'appelle Kalam. (I am Kalam).

I am Lucy. You speak French?

Small small.

I'll teach you.

Really?

Yes. He's very smart.

Yes, me training under.

Voila!

See what I brought from Jaipur.

Oh, Ravan Hatta!

[Footsteps]

See that water bird.

J for Jug.

J for Jug.

Yes.

Okay?

Oh, J for jug from the dhaba.

And look, K for King.

No, not K for King. K for Kalam!

Kalam!

My life is beautiful

Life is like a colorful drawing in which a few colors are dull

Some are dark and beautiful. And some colors are bright

What is slumber and waking up? I don't have a home or a bed

Whether I have anything else or not. But I have my dreams

I got it.

Sorrows will end

Those days will also come

When nobody will be able to stop me. I will just march ahead

[Whistling]

[Birds Chirp]

[Birds Chirp]

Rouge, while I'm slaving away you're having a blast.

I will... My Lord, the Prince, forgive me.

My mistake.

[Laughing]

[Laughing]

Such a coward.

[Traffic Noise]

Tell me, what do you want to be when you grow up?

Me?

I want to wear a suit, tie and become a big man.

So everybody salutes me. And you?

I haven't decided yet.

Shall I suggest?

Sure!

When you grow up, build a big school.

where kids like me can wear a tie and come.

Good idea.

Very good idea.

Then good promise.

This is er... my school

Hey Chhotu, tell me which film heroine would make a great pair with me.

Look.

Kareena, Bipasha or Aishwarya? Who would be the best for me?

You want to get married?

To act in a film, you fool!

She'll be the heroine and I'll be the hero.

Tell me quick!

Are you crazy? Even Laxmi won't agree!

You fool! Pairing me with a camel? I'll burn all your books!

I'll burn you in the oven if you dare to touch my books... Ghost!

-Where? -It's flitting about, holding a mug.

When a ghost has a mug in its hand, it means it's blood-thirsty.

And today it took the form of Prince Ranvijay Singh.

It's like the other day...

When?

Nothing. Be comfortable on the cot.

Keep the lights on and enjoy your reading.

Don't worry, enjoy your reading. I'm here!

Yes. Fine.

Greetings! My name is Kalam. Can I get you something?

[Voice Over Radio] Not yet, kid. I'm waiting for someone.

Okay.

-Fine. -Hey, four Rotis quick.

I'll just get them.

Hey! Four rotis, quick.

Since when is your name Kalam?

Since I was born. Give me.

I welcome you to the studio.

Never call me Chhotu (little fellow) again.

You are famous all over the world.

Chhotu! Pick up the vessels!

Hello, I am Kalam from India.

Hi, Kalam. I am Anne from France.

Capital Paris.

Very good.

How are you son?

Thank you. I am fine.

Lord be praised, you are speaking English!

Come on, let's go for a drive.

If you go to Delhi, will you take me along?

Oh, sure. Why not?

The queen was saying you seem very happy these days.

I've got friends now.

But be careful that you make friends only with equals in school.

With royal blood only. Got it?

You said something?

Your Highness, the other heritage hotels have in-house cooking facilities.

It would be really convenient if we offered that too.

From a king, I have become a hotelier.

Now you want to make me a cook? Please leave.

Yes, my lord.

What's wrong with that, father?

Prince.

Sorry, father.

Excuse me, father, may I go and study?

You may leave.

With your permission, may I say something?

Please.

If your first queen were alive...

...we would not be alone in worrying about Ira-Padma's marriages.

I know, the Princesses are growing up.

So is the prince.

What do you mean?

My Lord, we should not decide our children's futures

like moves on a chess board.

Children have their own minds and dreams.

Father still lives in a bygone era. Was the manager wrong?

-Yes. -I don't agree.

If meals are cooked at the mansion, then...

Bhati Uncle's joint will shut down and I'll lose my job.

So it's wrong for me.

What kind of logic is that?

When you talk so formally...

...I feel as if you are talking to a third person, not me.

Well, it's a royal habit now, get used to it.

As my Lord wishes!

Okay, now sit. You'll fall down.

Tell me, have you ever been to Delhi?

Quite often. Why?

I want to go to Delhi just once, to thank President Sir.

President! Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam?

Yes.

Why? Because you share the same name?

[Utensil Noise]

-It is good. -I cooked it.

One. One. One more, it's good.

[Traffic Noise]

It's delicious. What is this secret of yours?

[Indistinct Chattering]

So soft.

Thank you.

Eat.

It is amazing!

Let me have it.

Hello!

Hey, hello Kalam!

Where do you keep disappearing? There's so much work here.

Talk to him nicely. He's just a kid.

Hey Laptan, talk to him nicely. He is just a kid. Come, son.

I speak to him only in love.

You love kid. Bhati love kid.

Our love is same same.

Laptan... pick up the vessels.

Can I get some water please?

Chhotu, get some water.

-Come. -Thank you.

You go to school?

No, but I read.

-What? -Books. Show you?

A little later.

[Pigeons - Coo]

You want to play?

I play only with my friends.

[Pigeons - Coo]

Such an attitude!

Who is this friend?

So you are a fan of President Kalam?

I am fan of superstar Amitabh Bachchan.

Oh, I see.

My books.

Yes, show me.

See photo, Madam.

See photo.

Yes. Good.

Yes. Good.

See this top.

Yes, ok.

Can you read all this?

Hindi good.

English... a friend helping me.

Friend? Who, Bhati?

No.

Then?

Don't say this gentleman.

Then, Who?

Secret.

Oh ho! Laptan's crazy about films.

He wants to become a film star! Look at his face.

Such a coward.

I fooled him saying there is a ghost in this room.

No.

Yes. I... sound...

[Whistling]

[Yelling]

[Whistling]

[Yelling]

Bye, everyone.

-Bye. -Bye.

[Bus Engine]

Any problem?

I have a French test day after tomorrow.

But I'm not prepared; I'm worried about my marks.

Don't worry.

How?

If I help you with French what will I get in return?

Fees?

No. Show me some interesting place.

A well, palace, good music or anything.

Oui.

Oui?

Oui.

Yes.

What will you show her Kalam?

What secret talks!

Surprise for you.

Hello, I am Kalam. What do you want?

Laptan, bring two flatbreads.

Bring some water.

[Indistinct Chattering]

Thank you.

Some special Rajasthani folk songs. Only for you.

We will continue talking to you on the other side of this song.

Please play.

Oh, you want to hear?

Whole life!

Okay.

Come on.

[Violin]

[Drum]

[Handmade - Kartal]

[Clapping] Three cheers for Kalam.

[Clapping]

Mr. Bhati! I need a favour.

Ask for my life, Lucy Madam, I will not complain.

Can Kalam get two days leave?

See this, see this.

See this, see this.

So this is the surprise?

No!

Then what is it?

Sit down!

Oh, my God.

What are you doing to me?

-Kalam. -I will tell you.

Oh... ok, I shouldn't see.

I am feeling so strange now.

Come, come ... come fast.

-Wait. Wait. -Come. Come.

Come. Come.

So...

-Come. Come. -Where are we going Kalam?

-Please now it's enough. - Come. Come. Sit. Sit.

Okay... Now?

Open your eyes.

[Screaming]

Oh, my God.

Kalam... , a rat temple?

No Karni Mata temple.

Karni Mata? Wow!

Please, can you take a photo of us?

[Camera Shutter Clicking]

Congratulations Ranvijay.

French test, A Plus.

Merci, Merci Kalam, Merci Lucy.

Do you have a necklace for a camel?

Wow. For whom?

For Laxmi

For Laxmi? Excellent. And this one?

This is for my best friend.

Prince? Yes.

Greetings!

Greetings!

[Baby Crying]

How are you my little sister?

Sit down.

Here, take this.

So much money?

Hope you didn't steal it.

I got good tips.

-Where did you meet this white woman? -She is a friend.

Chocolate... come, come and smile. Very Nice.

Smile. Smile.

[Utensil Noise]

Rascal, from a servant he's become the master now.

I've to do all his work.

Are you cleaning the vessels or playing a band?

[Utensil Noise]

Bye.

Why did you give Chhotu leave?

Lucy Madam wanted to visit his hamlet.

Good for him. He'll be meeting his mother after four months

and giving her some money.

Why are you jealous?

What's he got that I haven't?

Look at your face and look at his intelligence.

He's picked up all the work so fast.

He reads, speaks English better than me.

He even manages some French and keeps everyone happy.

[Night Insect]

Thank you! The food is very tasty.

What did she say?

She loves the food.

Kalam is very intelligent.

Kalam? Who Kalam?

In her language, Chhotu is pronounced as Kalam.

Can I take him to Delhi?

She's offering to take me to Delhi and put me in a school there.

Have I gone crazy to let some stranger take you away.

Where will I look for you? Swear that you won't go with her!

What did she say?

Later... thinking.

Ok. Merci.

You just stay with Bhati Uncle, okay?

Give me a Roti.

[Night Insect]

I'll have to keep a watch on you this foreign madam seems a bit suspicious.

Hell, this is the cause of all the trouble.

There you go. Now read. Read more.

Read more...read more...read more.

This is Laptan's salute to Kalam.

-Yes. -I made it.

This is the best tea.

How was the journey?

It was wonderful, superb!

Chhotu, come quickly.

[Metal Noise]

[Song Playing Over Radio]

My House... when I was small...

Mother has sent this for you.

Oh, sweets. How is mother?

I made this.

Laxmi, eat, eat.

I got you a present.

See how beautiful it is. It's from my village

Thanks to you, I got A+ in French.

You should've come first in class.

A+ grade means first.

Oh, OK.

I was worried what if you didn't return from the village.

I've got something for you.

Show me, show me. What is it?

Wow! A wristband.

I've also got something for you.

What is it?

Open and see.

Oh wow! A tie and school uniform! Shall I try them on?

Come, I will also change.

Idea!

Smile.

Wow!

It would be such fun if we could go to school together.

You promised to build a school, no? I will go there.

But you will be quite grown up by then!

President Kalam Sir says there is no age bar for education.

Ok. Bye.

[Birds Chirp]

[Footsteps]

[Indistinct Chattering]

What else do I bring?

I'm going to take food for Lucy Madam.

She's so busy, she even forgets to eat.

Shall I deliver it?

-No need. -Why?

Don't ask too many questions.

Lucy Madam loves it when I serve her.

Laptan mind the joint.

"Beloved..."

Chhotu.

-Chhotu, go clean the table. -"Come to my land"

-I just cleared it. -Clean it again.

Why?

You ask too many questions. Just do as I say.

Go. Come on.

[Chest Opens]

[Chest Closes]

Listen. I don't want to have this conversation anymore.

[Knock On Door]

Who's that?

Lucy Madam, you haven't had lunch.

You should not stay hungry.

Leave me alone, please.

Angry... empty stomach... mind goes round and round.

Bhati, please leave.

No madam.

I cannot abandon someone who's crying.

In India we say sorrows are reduced if you share them.

You problem, Bhati solution.

Thank you, Bhati.

But Rajesh wants me to go back to Delhi immediately.

I don't know if he's making up a story or...

But I want to work here.

Meet musicians, record the music,

but I can't concentrate on work.

You go to Delhi.

Yes. Solution. You go to Delhi.

Do what your heart tells you.

You go Delhi, finish Delhi.

See, if you here, heart in Delhi...

...work no good, music no good ...not happy.

Go Delhi, finish, come back, everything good.

Bhati, you are so sweet.

But first you eat.

You are so sweet, first you eat!

Oh! It's become a poem!

You so sweet, but Lucy madam first you eat!

You told me to listen to my heart.

My heart tells me to stay back in Rajasthan forever.

Then stay back, no?

You know, Rajesh says, this Bhati loves you.

When did he see me?

No, he never met you.

He has seen your pictures and video.

Can you even tell from a photo?

What?

Nothing. Who is Rajesh? Delhi hotel owner?

No. My husband.

Husband?!

Yes!

Your husband?

Any problem?

Oh God! This light problem!

[Matchbox light]

Bhati.

[Horn Honking]

[Song Playing Over Radio]

What happened, Bhati Uncle?

[Song Playing Over Radio]

Come, beloved

Shut it!

[Chest Opens]

Hey Laptan! Where are my books?

The ghost must've taken them.

I feel fiery with rage. Where are my books?

Then pour water on the fire. Get lost.

Tell me, otherwise...

Otherwise what?

You'll hit me? Come hit me... come on.

I'll hit you.

I burnt them, with this very hand. What can you do? Tell me.

Tell me.

[Utensil Noise]

[Camels - Grunt]

Bhati sir... he's killing me... let me go! ...Bhati Sir, help!

[Door Opens]

What happened? Leave him. What happened?

-He burnt my books! -Good he did!

How often I have told you to concentrate on work?

You never listen.

I would have burnt them if he hadn't.

The rascal has bitten my hand

[Clapping]

Rascals! You've made my life hell.

[Clapping] What...?

Get lost, all of you.

Go away.

I don't need anybody.

Just let me be in peace.

[Handmade - Kartal]

[Handmade - Kartal]

[Handmade - Kartal]

[Cows - Moo]

I will go off to Delhi with Lucy Madam.

She will put me in a school.

Then I'll come back to take you.

Let Ranvijay know.

[Sobbing]

Hello Kalam.

[Whistling]

[Whistling]

[Glass Tinkle]

Kalam is nowhere to be seen today.

Prince, if His Excellency comes to know of your friendship with a common waiter,

he will not like it.

I know, but he is the only friend I have.

Can you find out where he is please?

[Horn Honking]

Where is Lucy Madam, Bhati Uncle?

As I responsible for Lucy Madam?

Don't have high hopes of her, otherwise you'll also cry.

Now get to work.

What do I cook today?

As you like.

We will have to investigate this.

-Okay. -Okay.

Good morning, Manager sir.

Where is Madam?

Why do you ask?

Where is she?

She left for Delhi yesterday.

-Delhi? -Yes.

Why didn't she tell me?

Why? Is she your wife.

[Chuckling]

She cannot leave without telling me.

Hey boy, come here, come here... what happened?

Prince, is there a problem?

Why can't poor kids go to school father?

Destiny my son, destiny.

Destiny makes a man rich or poor.

Do you believe that destiny makes a man, or his actions?

Prince, finish your food first.

Dreams can be heart breaking.

Stop living in the world of dreams.

Come eat your food.

[Breathing]

What did you think?

Lucy Madam would take you to Delhi, put you in a school?

And educate you.

Stop fighting your destiny, son.

There is nothing called 'destiny'.

Everything can be changed by our actions.

Says who?

Kalam says so.

Are you a seer or an enlightened one that whatever you say is the truth?

I understood.

Accept it, son.

No one can change his destiny.

Our friendship is a lie if you can't even share secrets.

I never lie.

Then why didn't you tell me?

How could I walk into your mansion and tell you?

Take these... now all these are yours.

No Laptan can ever touch them again.

And how could you even think of leaving me and going to Delhi?

I told you before.

Even if I went, I would come back for you.

Can I book the camel for tomorrow?

Tomorrow, ok.

8 o' clock.

Any Clock.

OK, thank you.

Thank god, he's his usual self again.

Big deal!

Laxmi.

Bhati sir...

I am your friend.

What?

Laxmi, look!

Are you my mother?

[Bus Engine]

[Birds Chirp]

Ranvijay, we have sent your name for the Hindi speech competition.

Remember, our school must get the trophy.

I'll do my best sir.

[Indistinct Chattering]

[Indistinct Chattering]

Come on. Carefully. Take your bag. Come on.

Come on quickly. Yes. Come on.

See you tomorrow. Bye.

[Door Opens]

How did you get hurt?

Don't worry. It's just a sprain. Come on up.

Have you broken any bones?

No. But my dreams of bringing the trophy are shattered.

What do you mean?

Tomorrow is Hindi speech competition.

How do I write with my bandaged hand?

You dictate, I'll write it for you.

Wish you could stay with me.

Don't worry. I will still write it for you.

Admit that my Hindi is better than yours.

That is true.

It's decided then.

This brother will write and you speak.

Fine?

[Knock On Door]

[Door Opens]

You're up so early!

I didn't sleep at all, wrote all night.

Memorise it and recite it well.

Bye.

Bye.

(Sanskrit Chants)

I won't change a single word from this.

You wrote it with your heart, I will recite it with mine.

Get the trophy for me

Good promise.

Yes it's booked. Okay. Bye.

[Disconnect Line]

Good morning Manager sir!

Come, come, my lord.

Why do you mock me, my lord?

Now that you have made yourself welcome in the mansion.

Keep an eye on this boy.

He has to be caught red handed. Then we can take him to the king.

Okay.

Come here, kiddo.

Give us some food.

Coming up!

I am going to Delhi.

I am thinking of taking you along this time.

-Really! You are going to Delhi today? -Yes.

Will you deliver a letter for me?

Forget the letter. I can take you there...

Got some work in the city.

Meet me after an hour. Get the Rotis now.

Mother! You!

Just dropped by to check on you.

To see if you left with that white madam.

Where is Mr. Bhati?

He is sleeping inside.

Come on.

Chhotu, who cleans vessels at the Dhaba.

Chhotu... who gets smudged with oil while cleaning trucks and buses.

Chhotu, who looks for food in the garbage bin.

Chhotu, who looks after madam's baby.

Chhotu, who tolerates his employers' scorns and beatings.

He wants to sit on his dad's shoulder and go a carnival.

He wants to hear his mothers' lullaby.

He wants to be praised and lovingly corrected by his teacher.

Chhotu wants a name of his own.

Chhotu dreams of an identity of his own.

Will you give him that?

[Clapping]

Bloody thief!

I am not a thief.

Manager sir, listen to me. I know this boy.

He can't be a thief.

Really! If he is not a thief then where did he get the prince's things from?

His clothes, his books.

Bhati sir, I told you he is a thief!

I did not steal anything, uncle.

[Clapping] Congratulations!

Pardon him Your Excellency.

Confess, Son. His Excellency is kind. He will forgive you.

I am telling you I am not a thief.

-Bhati...? -Yes, my lord...

I don't want to see this boy around from today.

No, my lord. Not within a mile. Pardon him.

Shameless boy.

You would've got my Hotel shut down.

Come here boy. Why did you have to steal? Answer me.

Mother, even you think I am a thief! I am going.

Listen my son, listen.

[Indistinct Chattering]

Have you seen my son around?

Don't know where he has disappeared.

Let him get a taste of the road, he will come back.

I can't keep him here anymore.

[Baby Crying]

[Window Opens]

[Whistling]

[Window Closes]

Lunch is ready, my Prince.

Have you seen Kalam anywhere?

I asked you something.

Pardon me, prince.

Pardon me.

I could not open my mouth for fear of his Excellency's wrath.

They caught him, beat him up thinking he is a thief.

He did not utter a word.

What could I say in front of His Excellency?

Prince, it was His Excellency. I am such a small man.

I was helpless.

I apologise, I could not save your friend.

Mr. Purohit, you always say time is moving on.

Do you think I am still fighting time?

I meant to say... Prince, you? How come you are here?

How could you do this to Kalam?

What do you mean?

Kalam is not a thief. I gave him those things.

Then why he didn't he speak up?

He is my friend. To save me.

I was scared to face father's wrath.

That I could never let anyone know that we used to meet, play, study together.

The trophy I got is because of him.

He wrote my speech, I only recited it.

My lord, my heart says he is not a thief.

Where is Kalam?

Tell me if you know.

Where did he go?

Why would I know where is that thief?

How dare you call my friend a thief?

He is not the thief. You are.

What are you saying, my Lord?

My friend has told me that he has been stealing money from your box.

Go and check.

Pardon my lord.

-I will tell you where Chhotu has gone. -Where?

Call him Kalam. Not Chhotu. Speak up.

I saw him get into the truck with Sukha Singh.

Sukha Singh was supposed to go to Delhi.

[Car Engine]

[Phone Ringing]

[Beep]

Kalam has run away.

He might be in Delhi.

Please help us find my boy.

I will be very obliged, Lucy Madam.

Find my boy.

[Traffic Noise]

[Bike Engine]

Respected Mr. President, The fewer my words, the more I mean.

Consider this letter a telegram, and give me a quick reply.

I am a boy who works in a roadside food joint,

whose destiny you have changed.

I have understood

that every boy can become a Prime Minister like Lal Bahadur Shastri

or a President like you.

That is all I want to say.

Also, I would like to say thank you.

Your most obedient student, Kalam.

Listen kiddo,

His Excellency the President doesn't meet people just like that.

He loves kids.

He meets everyone. And all I need to do is give him a letter.

Give it to me, I will deliver it.

I'll wait for him to come out.

No, you can't stay here.

Please go now. You parents must be worried about you.

You will definitely deliver my letter?

Why not son, I will certainly deliver it. Go now.

Ma'am you want guide. Guide!

He has gone this way.

Come on, let's go.

Yes, let's go.

Kalam!

[Baby Crying]

[Handmade - Kartal]

[Handmade - Kartal]

Kalam!

Kalam, where is he?

[Handmade - Kartal]

Just hear him!

[Handmade - Kartal]

Yes there.

[Handmade - Kartal]

[Handmade - Kartal]

[Clapping] Ranvijay!

His Highness has decided that Meeraben will work here only

and you will go to school with the Prince.

Prince!

Kalam, tell us what you think.

My Lord, I have no home, no family.

Let me take the responsibility of Kalam's education.

No, I will pay for my own education.

[Indistinct Chattering]

[All Cheering] Come. Come.

Moon and stars are in their pockets

Small fists are holding happiness

A small world

I am the prince of hearts

Moon and stars are in their pockets

Small dreams

Small desires

Small hopes

Small dreams

Small desires

Small hopes

They fly like birds

Moon and stars are in their pockets

Small fists are holding happiness

A small world. I am the prince of hearts

Moon and stars are in their pockets

On the wings of a butterfly

The sunrays glitter

Filling life with colors

On the wings of a butterfly

The sunrays glitter

Filling life with colors

We collect them

Moon and stars are in their pockets

Small fists are holding happiness

A small world. I am the prince of hearts