Original subtitles

Listen, listen, are you listening?

Again, again...

Alas, what has happened to our child?

He's not sleeping and never smiles anymore

Son, aren't you going to sleep tonight? Everyone is sleeping, won't you?

I'm drawing pictures

Ok, but draw them in the morning, you'll catch cold at night

I'm drawing a peacock

I have seen a peacock before

This is a camel. We used to have camels at our house

This is my house. I am standing in front of my house.

This is a picture of a war. I have seen that war.

And this is the Golden Fort (Sonar Kella)

SONAR KELLA

Soumitra Chattopadhaya

Sidhartha Chatterjee, Kushal Chackraborty, Shantanu Bagchi

Shantosh Dutta

Camera: Soumendu Roy

Editor: Dulal Dutta

Art Direction: Ashoke Bose

Produced by West Bengal Government

Story, Screenplay, Music & Direction: Satyajit Ray

Alright, when did you first notice this problem?

Since the last two or three months

Did you notice if this occurrence happens at a specific time?

His mind is always somewhere else

I can't seem to send him to school, and his mind is never on his studies

He's always thinking and drawing pictures of where he claims he was born

Have you seen these specific Forts, Mountains, Camels etc of which he speaks?

I used to be there

Do you remember when you were there?

And this war, bows, arrows and swords... did you see all this?

I saw it

Did you fight in the war yourself?

I was a child then

And, when you grew up?

I have not grown up

What was your father? A King?

The King was someone else

So... your Dad?

I used to have a ring on my finger

A ring, like this?

I have seen stones

Stones? What kind of stones?

Red, Blue, Yellow... all kinds of them

Were they expensive stones? Did they shine and sparkle?

Yes they did

These are new things he's saying

Where were these stones? At your house?

Yes

Were you rich? Did you have a big house?

No, a small house

Where were these stones kept? In a safe?

Or were they secretly underground?

I don't think he remembers everything.

Sometimes he remembers certain things and he says them

Is he ok with Dr. Hajra taking him to Rajasthan?

Why don't you ask him?

Do you want to go with the Doctor to Rajasthan?

I want to see the Golden Fort

Doctor Uncle will show it to me

Say cheese

Why?

Smile... if you smile the picture will be better

I do not feel like smiling

There is no doubt that all of the precious stones that Mukul speaks of were secretly kept in his house

Hello... Hello?!

Hold on Mister

HELLO? HELLO?

This is Mr. Bose speaking

What is this concerning?

Did you read the newspaper this morning?

Why?

You should read it

What's in it?

On the last page, towards the end

It's a good opportunity, if we can invest wisely, we'll get rich

Tell me in detail

You read it, and I'll call you after 10 minutes

And listen, you should not shout like this, it's a public telephone

It's been 20 minutes already

Hold on Mr. You should not be impatient in this matter.

It's a golden opportunity

Get out the picture... get it out.

Similar Forehead... nose... hair

Hey Kid, turn your face towards us more... Darn it!

Mukul, look at that kite... there it is!

Could you tell us where 7 Jatindas Lane is?

7? That's the Phatik Family's house.

Could you show us where it is?

We're from Beluchisthan, we're unfamiliar with Calcutta's streets.

Ok, Let's go

Hello, does Prodosh Mitra live here?

Yes, do come in.

Please sit down

He's here

You have to wait another three and a half minutes

What is this? Why are you in such a hurry? Go slow, otherwise you'll choke!

You see? He did not finish his milk.

He thinks that Phelu's clients are also his clients.

Does that make any sense? God knows what these two are up to now.

Our family is filled with adventurous people

I've never seen you be adventurous

I'm the black sheep of the family... but think of my two elder brothers

The middle one could take out baby foxes from their holes with his bare hand... when he was only 10.

It is not a surprise that his Son, is Phelu.

But I'm worried about his schooling and education

Is there a teacher like Phelu at that school, though?

Greetings, you are?

Yes, please be seated

My name is Sudeep Dhar.

I own a bookstore on College Street.

Kailash Chowdhury is a frequent buyer and had good things to say about you.

He referred me your name

On what matter?

The matter being... have you seen this article?

Yes, I noticed... ls Mukul your?

Yes, he's my youngest son.

He's very famous now. Is all of what he's saying true?

Can he really remember his past life?

We don't understand it very much, but Dr. Hajra says...

This Dr. Hajra... you mean, Dr. H. Hajra the Parapsychologist who just came back from Canada?

We met at the store

He has talked about going to Rajasthan?

Oh yes, they already left.

Left already?

They left yesterday morning by Train, staying over one day in Delhi.

Do you think they went to Jodhpur?

Yes, exactly!

Yes, Jodhpur is a possibility, because it has castles and sand.

Yes, Researching on parapsychology with Mukul along may come to about many things

Well, since you're in the book business, you do not have any specific picture books on Rajasthan?

It may be possible that by looking at those picture books, your child is imagining his drawings and making up a story about a past life.

In a child's mind, they can have some strange ways of imagining

Yes, I understand all that. But, I cannot understand why he draws pictures in the middle of the night.

In the middle of the night?

Yes, even at 2 or 3 AM! And the minute Dr. Hajra proposed to show him the Golden Fort, he agreed!

The same little boy who is so attached to his parents, in a second agreed to go off with a stranger.

In fact, we're sad to say that during the last couple months, we do not even know who he is anymore

He did not used to be like this, he was very normal

Do you think he's not normal anymore?

No, no no! Our problem is different... it has become so severe that we've lost our sleep over this.

Is that related to the treasure he mentioned?

Yes, you're exactly right. Printing it the paper has made it worse.

He gave a statement to the paper about the treasure though.

Yes, he did report that treasure was in his own home. But, the paintings of the houses are very ordinary.

Ok, go on

Another problem is that in our neighbour hood there is another child named Mukul who is myson's age and he was kidnapped yesterday.

Inside the neighborhood?

Yes and they returned him just this morning

So you're afraid that they will kidnap the real Mukul.

Yes

Did this other Mukul tell the kidnappers where your son has gone?

I'm not sure. When they returned the child, he was unconscious

and a newspaper boy recognized him and notified his parents.

When I heard the news, I came immediately to you.

I know that this is probably outrageous for an ordinary man like me to come to a person like you, but if you're willing to go there, I'll pay for your costs.

But if you're willing to go there, I'II pay for your costs.

Do you have a Telephone?

Yes, in my book store.

If you call me after 10:00AM, you can reach me.

Ok, I will let you know by this afternoon

How can I thank you?

I haven't decided yet, so don't say anything

Even telling you my story makes me grateful.

Tufan Express will leave from Platform 8 at 9:35 PM

Ok, our names our listed... Mr. M Bose and A.N. Barman

The study of parapsychology deals with understanding the abstract thinking of human mind.

Suppose, you are thinking of an old friend and immediately you receive a-phone call, and it's from him.

People will say it's an accident, but a para- psychologist would explain it as telepathy

It is because of mental telepathy that your friend has called you

Understood?

Yes

If you're thinking that we're going to Rajasthan on this case, and that you can get out of school for this, you're wrong.

You will definitely take this case

How do you know?

Telepathy

Oh... smart aleck, do you even know how much work there is?

First of all, we have to create a small budget. This guy isn't as rich as Mr. Chowdhury was

He's not well off like my other clients who would write me thousands of rupees of checks in a second.

Probably, some money from my pocket will go too.

You always say that money isn't everything

it isn't, but to save a 6 year old boy like this, some money has to be invested in this matter.

I feel I have to bear the costs.

Costs include booking tickets, changing trains, overnight hotels, picking up warm clothes from our laundry-

it's very cold there and we also have to go to Sidhu Uncle's House.

Why?

I need information regarding a person named Hemango Hajra.

10 years ago, he was involved in some kind of mess.

In what matter?

I don't remember. That's why I need to go to him for information.

In 1962, in Allahabad, a man dressed up as a fake Swami named Babhananda

and fooled many people by hypnotizing them.

He opened up a false business claiming to cure any disease, exactly as it happened in 18th century Europe.

Himango Hajra went to Allahabad to visit them

So he caught them in their false business?

Yes, as a result, Babhananda Swami fled with his disciple immediately.

Now I remember

Does this have anything to do with that kid, Mukul Dhar?

Thank God you did not become a detective, otherwise, I'd be out of a job

If I wanted, I could have done many things.

I kept my mind open to new possibilities and that keeps me going.

You're meddling in people's dark matters, but you need to keep your spirits high.

I've also kept my mind open

Who was William James Hirschle?

He was an English ICS officer posted in Bengal.

In 1880, he was the first to publish an article in 'Nature' Journal about how criminals could be caught with fingerprints

Bravo, Bravo! Give me your hand. Live, long and prosper, my child.

How do you like this Fort, Mukul?

This is not my Golden Fort

Do you know what this place is?

Delhi

Do you remember the place where your Golden Fort was? Try to remember

No, I don't remember

Come here, Child.

They have all come to meet with you... they are good people. Look what they have brought for you

Since you are so brave, I'm giving you this gift

Great, look what's in here... a Pistol

Be careful, there are bullets inside

Are you happy?

Now, tell them what they have come here to ask you

Well, I'll tell you what happened.

Last night, he was playing in the neighboring alley and went to get -the ball used in his slingshot

Neelu, my friend, told me to get it

Yes, Neelu said...

Where was Neelu?

On the roof

He called you by your name?

Yes

Yes, after that, a car came nearby him

Taxi?

No, a plain car... black.

Two men came out of the car, and told him to point out a house

The Phatik 's house

How did the two men look?

They had beards

Both of them?

Yes... and they said they came from Beluchistan

Lies... all lies

Then?

They covered my eyes and mouth and took me to a house

Then they asked, "Where is the Golden Fort?"

I told them, I did not know, but Mukul does

Then they asked me what my name was

I told them my name was Mukul too

Then they said "mistake, mistake"

After that, they asked where the other Mukul was

I said that he had gone away

They asked "where?"

I told them "Jaipur"

You told them Jaipur?

No, no, Jodhpur.

After that, they gave me a glass of milk

I told them that I do not drink milk

Then they forcefully opened my mouth and fed it to me

After that, I started feeling sleepy

Do you see why we are fearful?

Here you go, this is Dr. Hajra's business card

I have written two lines on the back of it

Great, that is a wise decision... and telegram?

That has all been arranged... when you reach there, send me a telegram

Certainly

Arriving Jodhpur on the 11th, to ensure Mukul's safety against possible criminal activity.

Great

Additionally, I added a Regards as well

It is not what you are thinking

Mukul, do you want to eat something?

Mukul, do you want to eat something?

I have your food with me

I eat Bread

Bread?

Round and thick

Do you eat them now, or did you use to eat it?

I used to

Who used to make them? Your mother?

Heh Heh!

You rolled a 5, how did you climb the ladder?

What do you mean 5? I thought it was a 4.

Do my eyes have Cataracts now?

No, you've drank too much, fix that instead

Now slide back down again

Ok

Tell me Mukul, did you used to have treasure at your house?

Treasure?

You told the reporters that you had hidden treasure at your house

No I didn't

You didn't say that?

Your house did not have red, blue etc stones?

Yes there was. My father used to break stones

You mean carve stones that would be used to create jewelry?

Yes

Oh I see. A Jewelry maker... a gem cutter.

I'm going outside to the corridor

Go ahead

It's over now, you've been gulped by the snake What happened?

I'll be right back

Ok, just don't be late, we have to play Ludo

Excuse Me

Mukul?

Start your trick now!

Mukul, would you like to see a magic trick?

What magic?

Watch... vanish!

I have more... watch again

You're going to see the Golden Fort, I presume?

Yes

Your castle is in Jodhpur, right?

I don't know

He does n't know

Expensive stones?

Diamonds, rubies, emeralds?

What's in that bottle?

A shake made of cane sugar, have you ever tasted it?

I'm going now

I'll accompany you back

Where did he go?

Who?

The man who showed me a magic trick

Wow, in this short time, you saw a magic trick?

Sit down, now you have to eat

Oh no!

What happened?

This is that same Hajra that we know

So what?

One more glance and he could have recognised me

So? That was a long time ago!

Back in 1982, we had long beards and longer hair. I was even wearing a big apron.

Oh... I didn't even think about that!

Of course you didn't!

We have to soon get this boy into our grasps, and then we'll get rid of Hajra!

Yes! He's harassing us too much! Do you know how many different businesses I've had to change in the past 10 years because of that man?

Yes! He's harassing us too much! Do you know how many different businesses I've had to change in the past 10 years because of that man?

Yes, yes! At least a couple of hundred

I don't even have two to three suits!

At least you have your own. Everything I wear is someone else's

So give it to me.

What?

We can't go into a war without weapons

I'm the one that has to do the job.

Who said that you have to kill him with a gun?

First go and become his friend. That is your first duty

Hold on!

Did you figure out how you will introduce yourself?

You don't have to think of those things

I got a 55 on the Metric Examination

In what subject?

Geography

Here. Look here. It is better this way. How do you like it?

You are not only smart in geographical issues but also in magic

I learned all this abroad

Did you take all of your magic tricks with you?

There isn't a shortage of children in the world. I'm only glad to make children happy

You are going to Jodhpur, right?

There's a castle on the way first... we'll see that, and then go there.

The Golden Fort?

It could be...

Where is that again?

Jaipur City... Nahargar Castle.

I see. In my train compartment there is a man, Mr. Bagchi, who is researching about Castles.

He was mentioning that name.

We'll reach Jaipur at 7:30, and after we see the castle, we'll leave in the evening

I see

Porter!!

We should leave our things at the station

We couldn't carry our luggage on our backs on that long climb

Let's go, Porter.

Topshe, eat this sweet.

The train is delayed and will be arriving late in Kanpur.

Beautiful scenery!

I'm worried. Those people perhaps could be on the same train as Mukul.

They won't do anything to him though

They won't do anything now, because Mukul is their key to the treasure

And Dr. Hajra?

The same people that kidnapped a 7 year old kid and left him unconscious by the side of a road, .

Won't show mercy on a 50 year old Professor.

Go ahead, Sir. What's wrong?

There's something stuck in my shoe

There isn't a train until the evening.

Did you notice something?

What?

There's another fort

Where?

Look over there

Way over there! Take out your binoculars to see it

This isn't the Golden Fort! This is another fort.

I agree. Let's leave immediately. We have to see even more forts

Where is he?

Who?

Doctor Uncle?

Vanish!

Did you do a magic trick?

Yes! Magic!

He won't come back?

Crazy! He got scared that the camels here would kick him!

He's a very irresponsible man!

Then who will show me the Golden Fort?

Why? We'll show you. Here's the new Dr. Hajra.

Dr. Hajra come and meet Mukul!

He is also Dr. Hajra?

Yes, yes. There are hundreds of Dr. Hajra's

I know another Mukul too

That's great!

Kanpur.

Breakfast.

Come here.

Be careful, it's imported! Put it here.

Put the luggage under the bench.

Don't whine, this is enough! Go Go!!

How far are you both going?

Jodhpur

I am also going there

I want to write a story on Jodhpur

Something adventurous

Up to date, I have written 27 adventurous novels

All of them published

Here you go, this is my latest one

It is based on characters who live in the Gobi Desert: 'Daring villains'

Are you Jatayu?

That's my literary name

My real name is Lal Mohan Ganguly.

When the evil Ravan kidnapped Sita, the bird Jatayu came to her rescue

That's why I use this name

Do you know how to speak Bengali?

Yes I do, and I know how to speak it too

Where did you learn?

Calcutta

You can carry on with your Hindi, it's quite fine.

Darn it, Sir! I'm originally from Garpar, Calcutta.

Do you think I want to speak Hindi like this?

Look at this! I have a Bengali to Hindi Dictionary too!

It seems like you've been traveling a lot?

Yes, since December 15th.

I can tell by the colour of your skin underneath your watchband.

Watch? Wow! You just acted like a well-trained detective

Do you read fictional detective novels?

My nephew reads them

Oh, really?

Yes, I've read many of your books

Oh really? Name them.

Very good! This is my latest publication.

Here, let me autograph it for you... what's your name?

Topeshranjan Mitra

So, sir, let me take down your name and address since we just met

Prodosh Mitra. 21, RajaniSen Road, Calcutta. 70029.

Prodosh Mitra?

Aren't you a renowned swimmer? Crossed the English Channel?

No, only Dhakuria Lake

Why are you going to Jodhpur? A vacation?

Something like that

Your face reminds me of my stories' Hero.

Like Mr. Rudra?

Yes, yes... correct

Height: 6 Feet. Chest: 46 inches. Waist: 32 inches. Shoulder: 22 inches. Wrist: 8 and a half inches. Does it match?

Nope

No? What is your chest size?

Only 26 inches

Waist?

Same

Are you a pig? Your body has no shape then?

Is there a Doctor here?

How much do you know about the Araballi Mountain Range?

The length is 300 miles. Height of Mount Abu is 5500 feet and there are very few trees and only rocks and sand.

I'm not talking about that. I'm asking about the Robbers there

I'm not talking about that. I'm asking about the Robbers there

I heard that too

My next novel will be based on that. What do you think?

Write a novel if you want, but don't get in too deep

Really?

Definitely

Even if I have this?

This is for self-protection. I bought it in Nepal.

Do you know how these robbers punish their enemies?

Chop off their heads?

No, they cut off the nose

Nose?

I'll have to write about this then!

But this weapon is really something, huh?

Just ask me how much it costs.

50 rupees and 75 paisa.

The money label is still on the handle of the souvenir

You have amazing eyes! I'm impressed

Would you like to take me on your adventure?

Can you ride on a camel?

Camel? I have to ride a camel?

Probably

Oh my!

The camel is a surprising animal, huh? It carries its own water supply in stomach and travels miles after miles in the desert.

I already gave that information in my book

Did you read that?

Yes, I did in Adventures in the Sahara

Correct

Did you write that they carry water in their stomach?

Yes, this is my 8th edition

For the 7th edition, you should correct it

What?

A camel gets its supply of water by oxidizing the fat from its hump, not from the stomach

Give thanks to God that you did not break any bones

Now just rest... l'll send you food from my home.

The child is in danger Dr.

How can I rest now?

Don't you know anyone in Jodhpur?

No

Once you get to Jodhpur, inform the police immediately

The main problem is my passport, ID, everything is in my suitcase

Circuit house.

Huh?

We have a reservation at Circuit House.

Oh I see.

You need new clothes too

Could you please give me a local outfit?

You want to wear a Rajasthani outfit?

It will help me disguise myself

Hey. Help me to move this down

Are you pocketing all the money for yourself?

Be quiet! The money is all with him, there's nothing here.

Stop dawdling. We have much work to do. I have to do some searious reading

Oh I see, I don't get any rewards for this hard work?

Mukul, what are you singing?

Please sign here Dr. This telegram is for you

Mukul, let's go

Are we in the same room?

Yes

You have reservations for Mr. Barman and Mr. Bose, right?

Mr. Barman has thrombosis, he could not come

Doctor Uncle did not come?

Send me some tea in my room

Dr. Hajra!

Here, look at this

Is this arrival news of the child's bodyguard?

Bodyguard, Detective, Gecko whatever. Or Private Investigator?

Prodosh Mitra... do you know him?

That's not the question. The question is whether Dr. Hajra knows him

Then you'll be caught

Do we have any other alternatives?

And if he doesn't know him?

We're more or less safe

Still, there will be a chance of getting caught

Yes, there is.

11th? That means today

Since they didn't come this morning.

This evening...

Let's see who gets eaten. The Scorpion or the Gecko?

What are you thinking?

I have an empty bottle in my room

Are you planning to catch this Scorpion?

You'll catch it

Do you know how dangerous it is?

Do you want to share half of the property we get or not?

Ok, give me the bottle.

Thank you very much, Doctor

Do exactly as I told you, take care of yourself and I wish you good luck.

Thank you, Doctor

Wonderful tea!

The tea is ordinary, but the milk is exotic, probably from a Camel.

Camel? Amazing animal!

Highly suspicious

Taxi, Sir?

Yes, Circuit House

Pick up the luggage.

Let's go, we'll drop you off

Ok, but we have to share the price

Sure

Be careful with the luggage

Please sign here

Dr. Hajra

What room is Dr. Hajra in?

Number One

Where is that room?

The door behind you

For the Sir, Room Number 3

Should I go with him?

Yes, and take this

Are you Bengali?

You too?

Someone else is Bengali. He is a witch doctor.

A specialist in past-life experiences.

Do you have a child with you?

He says he's 750 years old

I need to speak to him

He's in room number one

Greetings. Are you Dr. Hajra?

Yes

Did you receive the telegram from Mr. Sudhir?

But you are?

I am Prodosh Mitra. Here's my card

I see

And this is a letter from Mr. Sudhir.

What is the matter?

I'll tell you. Before that, let me acquaint myself with Mr. Mukul

Look, your two friends are here

I'm Phelu and this is Topshe

What are you drawing, Mukul?

The Golden Fort

Come, sit down

Come on my dear Scorpion

You haven't noticed anything out of the ordinary?

No, not really. I did not know in this detail about the child.

It's ok, I'm here. If anything strange happens, let me know.

It is my main responsibility

So you were in Allahabad?

I heard how you captured that fake Swami there.

It's a long story

Did you go out today?

I took him to see another Fort today but he didn't want to get out of the car even

I see you have some sand in your shoes

Nahargarh

What is Nahargarh?

There was sand at Nahargarh

Nahargarh? The Fort near Jaipur?

Since we had to come through Jaipur, we decided to show him a Fort there

Then you changed trains to go there?

Yes, we went in the morning, and in the evening came back

vanish

vanish?

The bad guy vanished

Which bad guy, Mukul?

The bad guy who is afraid of Camels

And you? You get scared looking at Camels too

I've ridden on Camels though. At my house we had Camels

I'm not sure when he transitions from his past life to present

What's your plan tomorrow?

We're going to Bekaner Castle? That's my only duty

Ok, we'll accompany you

Can I borrow this parapsychology journal?

Sure

Let's go Topshe

One more thing, who is the other Bengali person in this Circuit House?

You, Mukul and I, and Mr. Bose the Globetrotter

Oh, you mean the person we met outside? He's a Globetrotter?

Yes

Interesting, I'll see you later

Serious, isn't he?

You're talking about Mukul?

Yes, he didn't talk to me at all

He's not in a normal state of mind

He's in a confused state

As long as he's in this mindframe, it will be hard to understand him

Leaving his family behind 1400 miles apart...

and with a complete stranger is searching for his Golden Fort

Why does he speak of this Fort so much? Is it really made of Gold?

I don't think anything exists like that

Then?

We have to think cleverly about this

As people state, "Golden Boy" or "Golden Bengal" or "Golden Crops".

Are they all made of real Gold though?

Those people didn't come here yet

Perhaps they didn't get a train reservation or they are staying somewhere else

What if they don't come at all?

We're free from worries

Brother!

Call the attendee

Topshe, come and see. You won't see such a dangerous creature from a close range like this again.

Look at the hook on its tail

What if it bites?

Extremely poisonous. Child or Elders can die. Younger people become half-dead

Get the door

How did this get into the room?

I'm not sure

Make sure this is gone and bring me a clean glass, please

What happened? I heard some noise here

Look at this

Oh my god! It's a scorpion!

Yes, pure Indian scorpion

Wow. And you're here on vacation right?

It looks like the start of your vacation is not auspicious.

Sit down, Sir.

Ok

So you're a Globetrotter?

You already know about me?

Which places have you been?

Which places have I been? Where haven't I been is the question.

I left home at age 16, and since last October, after 26 years I've been home

I'm surprised your Bengali accent hasn't changed much though

You can lose your Bengali accent in three months if you wanted... However,

if you wanted to keep it, it could last the rest of your life

I have connections with Bengalis since I used to trade in ivory in Kenya with one Bengali partner.

You are going to Bekaner tomorrow, right?

Why don't you come with us?

If there's a big group, then I can go. Are you coming to dinner?

Yes, definitely

I'll see you then. Now let's see whether my room is safe

The person who has returned to India after 26 years. Did you see his shoe brand?

Isn't that from Indian 'Bata' company?

Yes, of course. I wouldn't be surprised if his jacket is from the street stores of Calcutta.

What do you mean?

We have to keep an eye on him.

Topshe, get out the torch

The problems start here, Topshe

Good morning

Good morning

Are you still ok?

Nothing has happened, yet.

Good morning, Sir

Good morning

The taxi is ready for you, Sir

Good. Send this telegram by Express mail.

Let see what you're carrying. Ok, go put it in the car

Good morning!

Good morning

Is this your disguise?

Great place this is... I challenged the hotel manager to a game and he refused to play

Lucked out, huh?

What?

Not, you... him

Let me introduce you.

This is the renowned mystery author, Lal Mohan Ganguly and this Mr. Bose, Globetrotter

Wow. I have to get to know you more.

I bet you've had many exciting experiences in your life

Except for being the victim of a Cannibal... everything else

Ready?

Are we going to see the Golden Fort today?

Yes, Mukul

What is that by your ear?

This is a new style

Really?

You didn't know?

Let's go then. Mr. Ganguly and Mr. Bose go in the same car

Jodhpur, right?

Not Jodhpur, Bekaner.

Bekaner? That's...

That's where the Fort is

Wow

We'll share the taxi fare, otherwise I won't go

Ok, sit down

I'd like to buy something at the store to protect my head

Get me a toothbrush

Yes, yes

I have the same problem as Mr. Bose

What?

I have to get something to protect my head

Give me that blue one

Why are you here?

I need something for the 300 mile trip too

300 miles?

Bekaner is 300 miles

Oh, I see

What is the total?

Have you ever been to Kathmandu?

Have you ever been to Kamchatka?

I'd like to show you something

Tell me what it is, since you'd be able to know it

This is an unsafety razor.

King JungBahadur gave it to me

Wow. I can understand after looking at this rusted weapon.

What did you do with it?

Well, Sir. Don't you think I should carry some protection in Rajasthan?

Which fighters did you fight with?

Driver, are there robbers in Rajasthan?

Yes there are. Sir.

See?

So you want to have some bloodshed in Rajasthan?

What?!!! No no!! But that would be a good title for my next book.

Bloodshed in Rajashtan...

I used a dagger like this to kill a wolf

Where?

Tanganika. It was a dense forest and I was alone

Tanganika?

Yes, it's in Africa. You've never heard of it?

I have a novel on Africa. Scare in Sahara.

That Africa.

Then...

Hyena?

I'm saying, that instead of a wolf, did you kill a Hyena?

Hyena's are in China.

I killed that wolf myself, and you're telling my otherwise... Hmph!

There aren't wolves in Africa

There aren't? Have you been there?

No. I've never went there

Then how would you know?

There are Wolf Preserves in Africa

Did you see that type of cactus plant? Look at that

Every Saturday, this type of Cactus blossoms with flowers

You do not know things about your own country, and here you're arguing about Africa. Hmph!

Are you a parapsychologist?

Did you say something?

You must be going to sleep very late in the night

I have to stay up late writing notes, that's why

Well, in your field of parapsychology, the use of Hypnotism is very interesting

So, can new theories really emerge through Hypnotism?

That's what they say

Do you know hypnotism?

No, do you?

Look! A Peacock! A Peacock!

What's the matter? You're not getting out?

I have this thing with peacock's...

Allergies?

Look at this scar. I was at the zoo holding on to a peacock cage

It bit you?

Yes, 40 years ago.

Wow. National birds

There's one thing I should warn you about.

That Globetrotter is very suspicious; you should keep an eye on him

I see. Good thing you brought it up... Mukul!

Why do you keep showing me the wrong Fort?

Mukul, if you would have told us the name of the place, we would have immediately taken you there

I'm hungry now

I kept telling you to eat, and you did not.

What's wrong? Is he sick?

No, he's very sad

Why?

He cannot find his Golden Fort

Golden Fort?

You all go look at it. I'll go and feed him

Let's go. I'II tell you everything while at the Castle. I'll make everything clear for you on this matter.

Let's go Mr. Bose

You go on ahead. I have to go to the Bathroom.

It's as if every road they found, they've mapped out a castle at each one

How much longer do you want to get duped? Money is running out

What are you doing?

Why are they suspicious about you?

Who?

The detective

I did not make any mistakes in front of him

Then where?

I didn't know that there were not wolves in Africa

Ok, from now on I'll take care of it. You don't have to worry.

We can't waste more time

I understand that. How are you going to hurry this?

There's a way.

If I can bring back his past life experiences with hypnotism

Do you know how to do that?

I haven't done it for many years

Don't think about that. It's like riding a bicycle... once you learn, you can never forget how to ride it.

Do it tonight. Now, I'll manage the others.

Wow. I never thought I would meet someone who knew of their past life... and that other man is a parapsychologist?

He's well-renowned

You can't tell that by looking at him

Could anyone tell by looking at you, that you're a renowned adventure genre fiction writer?

You are just like the detective character I write about.

Another thing... Highly suspicious. That man was saying...

I was wondering where you were. How did you like my surprise?

What do you mean?

That wolf story.

About wolves being in Africa, I was tested your knowledge.

Everyone knows that there are no wolves there.

What do you say?

Besides you and me, not too many people know

He knows

It's probably in your book, Sir.

Do you have another copy of Sitahoron in Sahara?

Sitahoron?

You are a very funny person, you know?

Eat quickly. Eat quickly.

Here. Wipe your face

Don't go too far. I'll be in the car

My mind says nothing but Lord Rama...

Mukul

Open the door, open the door!!!!!

What's the matter?

He was calling me

Who?

A bad man

Which bad guy? Is he from this life or your past life?

I don't like this whole situation, Topshe.

I kept thinking of a plan, but it keeps vanishing

Some people... are wearing masks

Some are in the shadows and some are completely in the dark

One suspect is Mr. M. Bose

Certainly. He is in the mask of a globetrotter

But who he really is... is he one of those con artists?

And the man on the train with bandages?

He spies on the circuit house at night.

Is this the second con artist?

Do they want the hidden treasure? Or something else?

Who else?

And Dr. Hajra

Dr. Hajra recognised the fake mask Bhabhananda Swami had.

However, is he also wearing one?

It was surprising to see how someone who specialises in parapsychology,

taking a nap next to someone who had the answers to all of his questions

Probably, he's too frustrated now

Dr. Hajra?

There is someone else who is more suspicious than him

Who?

Mukul's 'Bad Guy'

The one who fears camels... and vanished

To where did he vanish? When?

Why did Mukul use the word 'vanish'?

Why can't we ask Mukul that?

Very good, Topshe. I was thinking that same thing.

Besides past life recollections, what else does this boy know?

Can you tell me what this is, Mukul?

Pen

And now?

Light

And in this, you can see the Golden Fort

Where is it?

This light. Inside this light

Where?

Not here. Come with me.

Come and sit here

Now, I'll put this light on your face, and you'II stare at it

Then only I'll see the Golden Fort?

Ready

Ready

Mukul, stare at the light... keep staring at the light...

Stare... stare... stare

Golden fort golden Fort...

Mukul, can you hear me?

Yes, I can

Where is your Golden Fort?

What is the name of that place?

Do you remember?

Jaaiiii...

Jaipur

Shhhhh!

Tell me!

Jaisalmir

Turn on the lights!

Jaisalmer!! 200 miles from here! There is a train as well.

At what time?

In the morning, at 9:45

That will go to Pokhran which is 80 miles

The rest we have to drive 120 miles.

Why don't you just take the car the whole way?

No, you'll take the car

Just listen to my plan:

Tomorrow, I'll take a rest, and tell them to go look at a Fort in Jodhpur

I'll then go to the station, and you'll tell them that Mukul told Dr. Hajra its location and he took him there.

Where did they go?

Burmer. Will you remember?

Burmer?

Burmer

Do I have to send them to Burmer?

They will leave on their own

What if they ask why Dr. Hajra did not wait for them

Tell them Mukul was in a hurry

Ok boss

Then you'll leave at that time

Pokhran?

Pokhran. Right in the taxi

I'll meet you there

You'll meet me there

then Jaisalmer?

Yes, Jaisalmer

Ok, boss

Go and put the boy to bed

Sleep my child, sleep well. Now I know where's the wealth

Mukul, can I take your picture?

Good morning

Did you finish your breakfast?

Yes. Since I get up early, I finished my workout first

You're looking very fit

What are you doing today?

Rest. Mukul needs that too. I need some time to think about things too.

Anything new?

Yes, actually; camels, sand, fort, and peacocks.

Could they not have been in another country?

His past life thoughts may not be from India even.

I never even thought about that

I was thinking I would speak to Mukul today too

After you come back, then we'll sit down together

I was thinking about your research interest.

In a country where there are so many myths and superstitious beliefs, is this not adding to it?

In the end, you'll find many kids claiming to have foresightedness of their past lives, and you'II be running all over the world.

Good morning!

Don't leave that auto

What?

We'll need that

In this?

Yes

Ok, please stay here.

I'm also leaving for Jaipur

Leaving?

Yes, this place is too uninteresting for me

Topshe, keep on the lookout on the road

Why?

If you see a man covered in a red shawl, tell me immediately

What's going on?

Like you, we are trying to figure out the pieces in the puzzle

Oh, a mystery?

I've always wanted to be involved with a real detective solving a real mystery

That probably won't happen

Mr. Das speaking? Das is not there?

And Dr. Hajra? I see I see.

The people staying at the Circuit House you asked about, are not there

And the small child left the circuit house with Dr. Hajra... they don't know where

My God! Look, I am Dr. Hajra!

He's an imposter! A Criminal!

I'm a renowned parapsychologist

What?

Do you know what telepathy is?

Telepathy?

Yes, yes

No Sir

You don't?

No Sir

I see

Tell me something, Sir.

What?

Was there ever a war in Jaisalmir? It's not in the guide books

This information is very important to me

I know there was. It was a long time ago.

Allaudin Kirji attacked Jaisalmir

Look at beautiful pottery made of golden stone!

Have you ever seen this type of golden stone before?

Stop the auto... stop!

Can you show me the golden bowl you have in the window?

These are quite solid! How much are these?

Only 25 rupees

Where did you get this from?

This is from Jaisalmer. It's great quality. Please take it

Jaisalmer? Yellow Lime Stone. Lal Mohan, let's go

Hey Mister, where are you going? They left here almost an hour ago.

Where to?

The child remembered the name of the place... I wrote it down for you

Burmer?

I haven't heard that name before

Why did they leave in such a hurry?

The child became restless and even ripped off the sleeve on his shirt

Burmer?

He told me to tell you to follow him immediately. He's waiting for you

The car just arrived too

The boy has left?

What's wrong?

Do you want to have some?

A bowl made of golden lime stone

Can you show me the guest record book please?

Oh my god!!

I need a taxi. Jaisalmir and back

Topshe, tell them to pack some lunches within a half hour

Phelu, it's your test to check your telepathic intuition now

Bhobananda, your game is over now

Earthquake. Floods. Storm... it doesn't fit into anything

Oh no!

Topshe, pack your luggage

Mr. Lal Mohan...

Yes?

By pointing out the golden pottery, you've immensely helped me out

That's why I'm fulfilling your wish by giving you an opportunity

Ok

Packing your things would take how long?

Only three minutes

Oh no

I'll tell you everything when the time is right. But right now, keep quiet

Could you give me your word?

Yes

Oh, so you are planning to go to Jaisalmer? I'll show you

Can I ask where we're going?

Jaisalmer.

The Rajasthan Bhatti people had a kingdom there.

It was in the Thar desert almost 800 years ago and they had a huge palace.

The pottery you found is made of the same golden stone that the palace was made from

So, we can conclude, that the Golden Castle is that same palace in Rajasthan

And my firm belief is that...

I want to give you some tips before I leave

Go on

If the man is less than five and a half feet, you should suspect him

I'll see you then

You know what my mind is telling me?

What?

We'll see each other again

I'll be extremely overjoyed if that happens.

Brazilian Scorpion

Brazilian Scorpion. Let me write that down

Lal mohan. Look there's a camel!

Can I ask you a question about camels?

Sure

Are these wild camels?

Probably not

What do they eat then?

Plants with thorns

Do they take out the thorns?

No

I won't ask a question, but I have something to say

May I?

Say it

I'm hoping that you're carrying something to protect yourselves if you are in danger

Because, someone has taken my protection

Who?

Robbers. There are many robbers in this robber infested state

I only have this as a souvenir

Then the robber is not greedy since the sword holder is very expensive

So if you're in danger...

Are your tires old or something?

Well, sir, just come out and see the disaster

Yes yes, I have a telepathic power!

We came in the right direction, and that's why someone wants to stop us!

Topshe, let's move these!

Mr. Singh, please drive carefully

Another tire puncture will cause us problems

No questions. No questions. No questions.

Mr. Lal Mohan?

Two extremely dangerous men have taken Mukul to Jaisalmir, in hopes of a hidden treasure

When we get there, we may have to fight with them

If you're up for challenge, then your next book can be about this adventure

Now can I ask you question?

Yes you can

Are you a detective?

Yes, but not like the hero in your book

Private investigator!

Topshe is my assistant

Are we now chasing dangerous robbers?

Robbers, yes... but they are from Calcutta

If you are a little hesitant, we can drop you off at Pokram

Why?

You'll get a train there

And go back?

I'm telling you there's danger ahead

Danger? I laugh at the face of danger

Mr. Singh! Mr. Singh!

Who did this? Who gathered this many shards of glass and put them on the road?

Why don't you guess?

What?

Pheluda! There are no sign of cities or villages, and no train lines either.

We wouldn't have caught a train anyway... it has reached Pokhran by now

It could run late though

Mr. Singh. If another taxi comes, can we get a spare tire from them?

Yes, but not too many cars drive on this road, Sir.

Where is the nearest train station?

It is Ramdeora which is 8-10 miles from here

Are you thinking about a train at night?

The train gets there at 3 in the morning

If we wait at the station, the taxi can come and meet us in there... or we can catch the train.

What time will we reach Jaisalmer?

At 7:30 in the morning.

Do you want to go to Ramdeora?

Unless the car is fixed, we should get the train, right?

Want to ride the camel there? Look!

Want to ride the camel there? Look!

Yes, stop them

Hey!! Stop!!

So Mr. Lal Mohan, do you want to ride a camel?

Camel?

Yes

Wow. I never thought all of my dreams would come true like this

It is the power of telepathy. Let's go

I wish I could be an Arabian camel rider.

Make sure you know how to get on the Camel

They sit down with their front legs folded, first.

And when they get up, it's reverse

Remember that, and you won't have problems

Watch me. I'm getting on.

Topshe, get on

Are you ok?

Great! Mr. Lal Mohan, get on. It's very easy

Are you ok? Ok, let's go

Mr. Singh, once your tire gets fixed, please meet us quickly

Sure thing! I will!

This is fun, Pheluda

Make sure he's ok behind you

Mr. Lal Mohan?

Yes

What is your dream telling you?

It's telling me this is reality

Where you are sitting

Yes?

That hump contains its supply of water

What will become of me riding this camel?

Do you need a hump too?

I need water! I'm thirsty

Pheluda! Train!

Turn around. We have to stop that train

Look it's them!

Wonderful. Let's go

What happened?

Why?

I saw them on the camels

I told them to go to Burmer and they are going to Jaisalmer now?

Look. I think they are going to Ramdeora, the previous station.

From there, they'll catch the night train, understand?

I'll drop you off there, and after you finish your work, you come straight to Jaisalmir

You mean our first plan?

Ok

Hold on, hold on! One minute!

What's the matter?

Give me some money, my pockets are empty!

The glass bottles cost me all the money

I need to eat dinner

Eat?

Yes! Solid food.

Or Drink?

Just 'Horlicks'

Remember it

Ok

Try to get up. Give your hand... and stand up straight.

There we go! Very good!

What happened? Did you get a hump too?

No, I'm feeling fine now

Here, eat some sweets

Let me recover some more

Ok, here Topshe

Topshe, keep an eye on the road

For a taxi, right?

If you see headlights, immediately go there

This experience I'm gaining couldn't even compare to any of my adventure stories.

Are you saying your experiences are over?

No, there are no more camels though

That's right. Then?

Nothing compares to Camel Riding

Eat this. This is what authentic mountain robbers eat.

If I had my weapon now, I'd feel safe

That was a very nice dagger.

Does the detective you write about use a dagger?

Ask him

So? Topshe?

Revolver

What kind of revolver did he use?

A Revolver is a revolver, it has 6 bullets. Bang!

Like this? This is a Colt.32

Is this loaded?

This is where the bullets are kept. Bang!

This is the trigger... this is the hammer

Besides this, there are several other kinds

Really?

You should know this, especially if you write about it

Lal Mohan, please get up. Topshe, the train has arrived

Topshe, Lal Mohan, get on.

Where are the lights?

The lights aren't working, Pheluda

There aren't any bulbs

It's ok

Lal Mohan, look at that wall, perhaps there is a switch

Over here?

Yes

Yes, got it

Wonderful. Night Light?

Topshe, open the beds. Go to bed too

You in the middle, and Lal mohan on the other side

I can go to that side

Listen to what I say

I'll sleep here

No

He'll get up early in the morning and do Yoga

There's Yoga. But if someone disturbs us, I'll take care of that too.

Wow. You're life is so exciting, huh?

After I saw you're weapon, I'm feeling much more protected

Oh no. There's no lock?

What? Must be the robbers

What happened?

Bhabhananda's disciple... now your game is over

Get up... get up. Hands up. Hands up!

Back up... back up. Do you know what kind of punishment you'll get?

3 months jail, and within 7 days you'll be hanged

Now tell us, what happened at Nahargarh palace

Tell us, tell us. We have a lot of time now... tell us the truth

What are you doing?

He went into another room

So? A companion like you leads only to disaster

Our enemy is quite strong

So? Are there robbers in Rajasthan or not?

You don't know what M. Bose is capable of.

Who's there?

MR. BOSE; HEY Door!

Aren't you Mr. Das?

Or is that your alias?

Don't you recognise me?

We've known each other for a long time.

Since Allahabad, in 1962, do you remember?

Who is screaming?

Hopefully that culprit has left

Topshe. This is the Golden Fort

Lal mohan... get up!

Camels?!

Get up! We're in Jaisalmer

Oh! We're here?

You wait here

Dr Hajra? This is my card

And this is Mr. Sudhir's letter for you.

Let's go to the waiting room and I'll tell you everything

We want to hear your story too

And Mukul?

He's probably somewhere around this Golden Castle

We have to wait for a taxi that we hired. There is no other transportation.

I can assure you one thing, that my responsibility of bringing Mukul back home is no less than yours.

Do you recall this, Mukul?

It's the golden castle

And your house?

Inside the fort there is a city

Really? Ok... Let's go

There is no hidden treasure? How do you know?

In my notebook, I have written that he was a Jewelry maker.

Probably this is the reason he has seen jewels.

Mukul! Mukul! Mukul!

What are you doing up there? Get down!

There was a temple

Mr. Singh! Mr. Singh! Stop!

Pheluda, the cab is here

We're leaving now Dr. Hajra

Our belongings are with you, you should get some rest

I just wish that Mukul will come back safely

So long then

Oh, one more thing. This might be helpful to you

M. Bose left this

Yes! This is mine!

Temple

And your house? Your house?

This is Ratan's house

And this is Giridhari's house

We used to play Holi here

This is a road

What road?

The road to our house

Which one?

Over there on the ride side

Let's go then

Why are you scaring him? Why are you scaring him?

Go away! Go away!

Don't kill him!!!

You are bad... you are a bad man!!!

Mukul! Mukul!

Can I come with you?

Sure

Mukul!

Topshe, you go cover this side, I'll be over here

Good job, Topshe!

You've wasted your time Bhabananda. There is no hidden treasure here

Whether there is a past life or not.

Mr. Singh, Let's take him to the police station

very good, Sir

Look at that man!!!

Get down Mukul, we have to go now

Where are we going?

Wherever you want to go

I want to go home... to Calcutta

I'll be going there too. I have to write my 28th book

And Phelu and Topshe?

We're all going back to Calcutta

We'll all take you back home safely