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Pochamma, would you like to buy?

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Dad, don't yell so much Your throat will be hurt

I can't attract the customers otherwise, dear I need to yell

Paradhas for sale

Let's go that way

Do you plan on buying anything at all, dear?

- How much? - 20 rupees

How many times should I tell him?

I told you not to come to the carnival at this time

Come to our spot tomorrow evening I'm going to kill you

Let's go

Sravanthi sister

- Can I see that? - Hi, Subbu

Subbu

- How are you? - I'm good

- How are the wedding arrangements going? - They are going well

I'm glad

- I see the bridal glow on her face - Yeah, true

- How's the baby doing? - Fine, Subbu

- Did you think of a name? - Whatever you suggest, Subbu

Give us a name

Umm Let me think

Namaste, President

Namaste

Hope you're well, sir

How are you doing? Namaste

How are you doing?

How are you doing? - Fine, sir

- Brother-in-law, namaskaram - Namaskaram

- How's your business doing? - It's doing well, sir

- Is Goddess Jwalamma's Paradha ready? - Yes, sir

Subbu

What else?

Subbu

- Just a minute Dad's calling - Okay, Subbu You please go

- Take care of your health, sister - Sure

This is the Paradha that is to be presented to the Goddess

Hand it over to your Father-in-law

Go

Thank you, dear

Bless me

God bless you with a long life

Dad, please don't yell

Subbu, let's go ride the giant wheel

- I'll see you later, dad - Okay, dear

The carnival is going to begin

- Join us quickly - Sure, sir

Wow The lighting is fabulous

Let's go

Woah That's so high up

I don't want to come I'm freaking out

Don't be scared You'll be fine Let's go

No way I can't do it

It's not that big of a deal

How can I go alone?

- Suguna, I can't do it - It's okay You'll be fine

Trust me, it will be fun

Oh, no

Subbu, what are you looking at? Hop in

Don't be scared

You'll be fine Sit

I'm right here Don't be scared

Hey, hey, hey It's moving

- Suguna - It's starting

- Oh, no - Don't be scared

The top view is so beautiful

Hail, Jwalamma

Hail, Jwalamma

Hail, Jwalamma

What's up, Chandramma?

Looks like you are having a blast at the carnival

Yes, uncle The carnival is so good this time

Of course Jwalamma's carnival never disappoints

It's a mega tribute to her chivalry

A celebration to honor the custom of our women wearing a Paradha

Here's Jwalamma's story for you

Long ago, there lived a chivalrous warrior in our village

Her name was Jwalambika

One day, while she was teaching archery,

a snake appeared and bit one of her students

Despite being pregnant,

Jwalambika managed to rush the kid to the hospital

But, she got noticed by a bunch of evil men, while riding back on a horse

They told her that riding a horse while pregnant isn't safe,

and offered to drop her home on their bullock-cart

Their intentions were lustful and malicious

They forced themselves on Jwalamma

Jwalamma put up a valiant fight, despite being pregnant

But the evil men decided to burn her alive

Though her life was slipping away, she burned them down along with her

She then jumped into the well in our village

With that, Jwalamma's death has become a curse on the whole village

Women have conceived But they gave birth only to stillborns

With no baby in sight,

no solution to sustain their existence,

the whole village frowned in silence

The villages then built her a temple and performed remedies to undo the curse

A Paradha then came flying out of nowhere and landed on her face

Since that day, the Paradha is considered to be the safety shield sent by Jwalamma

And Women started wearing Paradha as a mandate

From the moment they hit puberty to the moment they reach the death bed,

they show their faces only to their brothers, fathers, sons, and husbands

They took an oath in the name of Jwalamma that they will show their face to no other man

The luminous lamp in the temple is a testament to their oath

Exactly 9 months later,

a baby was born, piercing through the silence in the village

- It's a nice story, right? - Yeah, it is

Finally, the smiles have lit up the village

Ever since,

our villagers conduct the Jwalamma carnival every year

The fierce women upholding the village custom

burn the scarecrows of those evil man in front of Jwalamma's idol

They soothe her anger by doing so

Oh So that's the story behind these colorful Paradhas

Uncle, what if someone removes the Paradha?

Jwalamma never forgives the women who breaks the oath and takes off their Paradha

She demands sacrifice

She is soothed only when those women jump to their death in the same well

If they don't sacrifice themselves, there would be no birth ever again in Padathi

[mantras chanting]

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Mom, I can't come see you for the next 2 days

I'm getting engaged

Don't get upset that I haven't come to see you

Your husband has become quite rigid lately

He's doing unnecessary expenses

I've noted down all the wedding expenses in my book

Suguna, read them out

Subbu's wedding expenses

Tent-20,000 rupees

Orchestra-25,000 rupees

Buffet for 500 people

It says 1 lakh rupees

There you go They're arranging a buffet for 500 people

- My dad just doesn't get it - Actually, it's not a bad idea

The more number of guests, the more gifts

Umm That reminds me

Rajesh gifted it

Look

It's beautiful, isn't it?

Did your husband ever gift you anything?

Ah Let's go, Subbu We're getting late

Alright then I'll see you later

Everything will go well, right, mom?

- I'm freaking out, Suguna - But why?

No one would have seen me, right?

There was nobody there Stop getting scared for everything

You and your silly fears

You and your family is invited to my daughter's engagement tomorrow

Sure We'll be there

- Coming back from college, Subbu? - Yes, aunty

- See you around, Subbu - See you

- Dad - Yeah?

I want

a Paradha with this design

It's really beautiful, dear

The last time I gave you a design,

you took forever to complete it

It won't work this time I want it immediately

- Okay? - Okay, dear

- Dad - Yes, dear

Did you invite everyone to the engagement?

Yes, dear

Didn't you forget anyone?

How could I?

What about

Ratna aunty?

Oh, no

I got so busy, I forgot to invite her

I saw this coming

Dad, I'm not getting engaged without Ratna aunty, got it?

I'll call her and invite her right away

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It's lovely

You don't have to yell anymore, okay?

That's such great news, brother

Of course, I'm going to be there to take care of everything

- Okay, brother Bye - [Kids] Mom

- Coming - I also want to get a bob cut like him

Girls shouldn't get a bob cut It's ugly

But many of my friends are getting it Can I do too, please?

Will you also jump off a cliff if they do?

- Give me the hair band - Ratna, dosas

Coming, dear Here, put this hair tie on

Why are you laughing, huh?

- Hurry up - Coming, dear

Subbalakshmi is getting engaged

Who?

- Mom, shirt - Hold on

My childhood friend; school friend

Sujatha from Padathi

- Mom - I'm coming, hold on

How many times do I have to remind you?

I said I'm coming, right? What's with you and your uniform?

Look, it's right here

What's your problem?

Can't you help yourself?

Ugh I have to spoon-feed you

Subbalakshmi is her daughter

Her dad called and invited me

When is it happening?

Coming Friday

- Mom, chutney - Coming You hold this

Let's skip this and attend the wedding

If her mom were alive, she would have invited me a week prior

She gave Subbu's responsibility to me before leaving us

How could I not go now?

Think about it

Hey

Wait up Did you sweep the house yesterday?

Yes, ma'am

All the trash is right there

Do it properly I'll be watching

- Now go - Ratna, get me some water

I'm coming, dear

Here you go

By the way,

how are you even planning to go at this time?

I won't get a leave at work

Moreover, their exams are underway

Let's attend the wedding

It's okay Let me go alone then

Just help me board the bus

We can all attend the wedding together

Who will handle the things here if you go?

How can I manage these two monsters?

Dear, the thing is

Subbu will be really upset if I don't go

It's just a matter of 3 days Please let me go

Please

Okay, go But come back soon

You'll go crazy if you stay there for too long

Thank you so much

Such a weird village and weird customs

People are turning into idiots in the name the name of customs and traditions

Never mind Not everyone can be as decent as me

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ASTHMATIC GRAVEYARD

It's okay See if you like this design

No way

This one looks better

Okay, I will apply this one

We'll do this on the back of the right hand

We can do this on the back I have more books

- Oh, really? - Yeah

Those designs are really nice, too

But they're complex I can't do it

Stop What are you doing?

You've hit puberty, you'll have to wear a Paradha and put an end to these games

But my Paradha ceremony is happening tomorrow

Let me play one last time today

Please, mom One last game

If someone sees you playing outside,

your Paradha ceremony will be called off

and you'll be sacrificed

Come on, mom Will the whole village be cursed if I just play badminton?

Shut up, Siri

Do you think this is a joke?

I'm almost due

Oh, no I'm sorry, sister

Never mind Badminton

You'll deliver the baby in a month, right?

I'll play with the baby

That's like a good girl

Here

Select whatever design you like from this book

I'll apply it on your feet

I like this one, sister

Then we'll go with this one

Okay?

Welcome, Subbalakshmi

I told you so many times not to call me that

What should I call you then?

I told you to stay away from the carnival, as I'd be passing by

I was so terrified that I might see you

Usually, lovers wish to see their loved one

But you warn me that I shouldn't be seen

This is unfair, Subbu

Listen, this is the only place we can meet, and that's final

The day I put on the paradha, I promised not to look at your face till we get married

But you don't seem to care about it at all

Well, you're not coming to Gouramma's house tomorrow, are you?

Considering my dad is the President of the village,

it would look bad if I'm not there

What if I see you there?

Oh, no What if you see me?

Why are you so stubborn, Subbu?

Stubborn?

Gandharamma blindfolded herself for the sake of Dritharashtra

Do you call that stubbornness as well?

Alright, you won't see me at the Paradha ceremony of Gouramma's daughter

Happy?

I'll figure something out, okay?

What will you do?

I'll do whatever Subbu tells me to

I can't believe we're getting engaged in 3 days

I know, right

I am having a lot of dreams too

What kind of dreams?

We have a small house in the town

- You're a Bank Manager - Uh-huh?

- I'm a Government school teacher - Oh

We also have a tiny puppy in our house

Small house sounds good

The Bank Manager job also sounds good

I don't even mind the Puppy

But, why do you have to work as a teacher?

Why not?

Rajesh's wife doesn't have to do a job

You don't even have to step out of the house

I'll treat you like a princess in the castle

Okay?

Why are you quiet?

Hello?

- Subbalakshmi - Hold on

Okay, okay

Here you go

S for Subbu

- I'll keep this on my heart forever - Hey

I'm also thinking of getting a tattoo

Do whatever you want I'm going

Okay Bye, Subbalakshmi

"Don't let any eye catch a glimpse of this gorgeousness"

Hold on, I'm tying

"May her smile glisten for a hundred years"

"Pull up the paradhas"

"Let the celebrations begin"

"May your blessings always be upon us, Goddess"

"Our joys don't go beyond our village premises"

"Our village sparkles like the brightest star"

"All due to the smiles of this pretty lady"

"Hearts have rejoiced"

"Where is she hiding?"

"The star who is hidden from everyone's glances"

"When will she show up?"

"The one who is glowing with coyness"

"Did she descend from the heavens above?"

"Did she blossom on this occasion?"

"She touched our hearts and tickled them"

"She has opened the door to many miracles"

- What's happening? - Let's go see

"You'll find someone better than Lord Rama"

"He'll get a palanquin for you like they do for the Queens"

"Hey, gorgeous golden deer"

"Can I see you only in my dreams?"

"You're going to have an eventful life with her"

"Your games won't work on her"

"You disappear into thin air and make me chase you"

"You buzz around me like a dragonfly"

"Our village sparkles like the brightest star"

"This shall guard you like a billion shields"

"This paradha shall become your confidante"

"It shall make you walk in the shadows of the Goddesses"

"Our Goddess is your protector from now on"

Subbu, how can I live without seeing your face from tomorrow

I can't do it, Subbu

I get it

It's sad that you're not allowed to see my face

So, until we get married and you're allowed to see my face again,

I'll also not see your face

Okay then, let's get married tomorrow itself

"There are no paradhas to the love in the heart"

"Isn't that why I've offered my love for you on a platter?"

"What's the point of your intense love?"

"I haven't been able to see your face"

"This is a game of Hide n Seek Here comes the Cat; Go hide, Rat"

"Hide away, girl"

"I'm not winning this game against you Just pull me closer"

"Pull me closer to you"

"Our village sparkles like the brightest star"

"All due to the smiles of this pretty lady"

"A rainbow shines upon all of us"

"Every heart is rejoiced" - Move it The bridegroom is here

"Where is she hiding?"

"The gorgeous star that nobody has laid eyes on" - The groom is on the way

"When is she going to show up?"

"The maiden whose coyness makes her blush"

"Our village sparkles like the brightest star"

"All due to the smiles of this pretty lady"

"A rainbow shines upon all of us

"Every heart is rejoiced"

Is that Subbu's photograph?

Is that Subbu?

Ramarao, is this how you raise your daughter?

It's such a well-established magazine

The whole world must have seen her face by now

- There has been a misunderstanding, dad - You shut up

I don't think she got that picture clicked, dad

The picture is right here How can you deny it?

You said her upbringing is solid Is this it?

How do you explain this, lady?

You've stripped our family and our entire village of our honour

Do you really want to marry such a girl?

Thank God, I bought the magazine

Otherwise, her true colors would never have come out

Say something, girl

I don't understand any of it

What this picture is,

who clicked it,

I have no clue, Dad

Did you pose for the photo without your knowledge?

Did the photo end up on the cover page without your knowledge?

We saw her true colors the day her mom passed away

Ramarao, is this how you raise your daughter?

Don't you know the customs of our village?

Exactly We've been living in the city for 10 years, and we never broke our customs

Did you ever take the paradha off?

- No - That's respecting the system

Dad, I don't think she got the picture clicked There's been a mistake

- Shut up - You have no idea, just stay quiet

You know what happens when a girl takes her paradha off in our village

Sravanthi's baby will be affected by the curse

Sravanthi sister, I haven't done anything wrong

Jwalamma knows that, I am not at fault here

Believe me Aunty, tell them

She's saying that she hasn't done anything wrong

You please don't talk

You're not from this village You have no right to speak

- At least hear her out - Mr Dhanunjaya

First, take her inside

Listen to me I really didn't do anything

Dad Dad I didn't do anything wrong

I don't know how this happened

Please believe me, dad Aunty

Why don't you guys believe that she didn't get the picture clicked?

Aunty

Dad

Our baby

Our village's curse

What do we do now?

It's in the best interest of this village

that she sacrifices herself to Jwalamma

I don't see another solution

What? You want to kill Subbu?

Have you guys gone crazy?

You think I'll just stand here and watch you guys kill her?

I'll call the Police, mind you

Wow Look at you, running to her defense

Make Ramarao say the same thing

Brother, listen

He can't say anything He knows the history of his daughter's birth

Ramarao, speak out

When his wife was pregnant with Subbu, this guy's mother took her Paradha off

So, he summoned the village committee

and requested that the lady be sacrificed to Jwalamma

Even Subbu's birth was the result of a woman's sacrifice

Remember that

If you call the Police, the first person to go behind the bars is Ramarao

Babies should be born in this village Subbu's life should be sacrificed

You're all a disgrace to your stature

Priest, make the arrangements for her sacrifice

The coming Sunday is a new-moon day

We have to sacrifice her to Jwalamma before that,

and get the restorative ritual performed

Dad

I swear I didn't get that picture clicked

I know, dear

Subbu, let's go

Brother, pack your bags

Let's leave this village

Aunty

I'm not listening We have to go right away

Please, let's go to my city

Nobody can harm you there

- Please come with me - Aunty

I'm not going anywhere

If my village is going to be cursed because of me

Then I am ready to sacrifice myself for the village

She's not thinking straight, brother

If I run away now,

- It means that I am fault, right? - Subbu

Subbu, Subbu, Subbu, have you gone mad?

They're going to kill you How do I make you understand?

No, aunty

The only way for Sravanthi's baby to be born

is for me to die

How can you believe all of this?

Your villagers are killing women if their faces are seen

Listen to me once for God's sake

I swear on my life, I don't want you meddling with our ritual

Why is this happening?

I can't wrap my head around it, Subbu

It all happened in a day

I really didn't do anything wrong

I never took my paradha off

Why is this happening to me?

Why doesn't anyone believe that you didn't get that picture clicked?

It's my karma

Subbu

I traced who the photographer is

Apparently, he lives in Dharamshala

I even got his contact number

But, he's not picking up the calls

Listen

Let's meet him and make him confess that

you didn't consent to getting that picture clicked

Everything will be sorted, Subbu

I won't let anything happen to you Please don't freak out

Subbu

How could he click the picture without consent?

He even went on to publish it

Rajesh

just once

just once I want to see your face

Where women are honored, there the gods rejoice

Where they are not, all actions bear no fruit

Where women are honored, there the gods rejoice

Stop Please listen to us

Please stop, dear

Where they are not, all actions bear no fruit

SRI SRI JWALAMBIKA DEVI'S DIIVINE FLAME

O girl, O girl You are the horizon where the skies and snow meet

O girl of love You are the ocean of affection, the divine blessing of grace

Pray to the Goddess and beg for forgiveness for your mistakes

Don't do this, Subbu Listen to me

Let's go away from here

Didn't you hear me?

I didn't take my paradha off and dishonor our custom like the previous women

I won't ask for forgiveness

Subbu, look at me

You must ask for forgiveness to soothe the anger of the Goddess

Somebody, please stop her

Subbu, no

Listen to me, Subbu

Jwalamma, let me die if I really did something wrong

Make sure that the village isn't cursed

But if I'm not in the wrong,

my life is your responsibility

Subbu, please

Have you guys lost your minds?

You will pay for this

Take a glance at the history; it is a woman always at the receiving end of a blow

We bow to your relentless strength to withstand the patriarchy

Even a hundred Sitas would still face blame in this age

Hell breaks loose when you shut the eyes of justice

Those beasts—like Keechaka—tear into her soul,

And still she stands, even when no weapons remain

O girl, O girl You are the horizon where the skies and snow meet

O girl of love You are the ocean of affection, the divine blessing of grace

You are the divine form who took birth to elevate mankind

You are the immortal one who descended like nectar, Our goddess our Aparanji

Stop

Pull her out

Somebody stop this

Subbu

Subbu

Jwalamma is enraged We shouldn't go through with this sacrifice

I've been telling you that she hasn't done anything wrong

Jwala Nari

Sir

Just because the lamp burned out due to the wind,

how do you know that Jwalamma is enraged?

- The wind? Seriously? - You don't talk

Not a word

No, listen to me

Why would the Goddess be furious if Subbu has wronged?

Why would she stop the self-sacrifice? Please tell me

President and Jwala Nari

please don't put my baby's life at stake by stopping this self-sacrifice

We're nobody to condemn the Jwala Naris' word

The burned out lamp is a sign of Jwalamma's anger

But the whole world has seen her face

If we don't sacrifice her, our village will be cursed

The village will turn into a graveyard

We must go through with the sacrifice

Yes, we must

She's young

In spite of knowing her innocence,

she agreed to sacrifice herself

Your village was initially cursed because

Jwalamma was killed unjustly

Maybe the Goddess is enraged because she doesn't want that mistake to repeat

But if you kill a girl who has done nothing wrong,

how can you be assured that Jwalamma won't curse you again?

Will you take that responsibility?

I wouldn't want my baby to bring another curse upon this village

At the same time, I can't afford to lose my baby either

I've known Subbu since she was a kid

Before we proceed,

I think we should make sure of what really happened

The photographer is in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh

He's out of reach, and so is the magazine team

There's no choice but to meet him directly

Once we meet him,

we can definitely prove that Subbu hasn't done anything wrong

When is your baby due?

In three weeks, sir

Alright

Before she delivers the baby,

you must visit the photographer

and make him admit that this happened without your consent

The world must take note that the women of our village will not do anything wrong

Only then can we stop your sacrifice

Don't even get any wrong ideas

Remember, your dad's with us

Dad, I'll go and make him spill the truth

- Let me go, dad - Shut up

This is her problem

None of the villagers should help her, and that's final

The villagers shouldn't help, right?

I'm not from this village

I'll go with Subbu

If you can prove your innocence,

I'll get my son married to you

In case you fail,

the consequences are going to be extreme

If I fail to prove that I didn't get that picture clicked,

I, myself, will sacrifice my life to Jwalamma without question

Remember, Subbu

This Paradha will always protect you

Okay, mom

[mantras chanting]

Subbu has never left home and travelled that far

Please take care I'm worried

Don't worry, brother She is my responsibility now

I'll take care of her

Take this, dear

Okay, dad

- See you soon, brother - Be careful, dear

I'll get that for you

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I want 1/4th of it to be boneless

Chop small pieces You chopped them really big last time

Don't chop the leg piece, okay?

I want the full piece Do you have the bone marrow?

Make it fast

Did you board the train?

I can't pick you up Take an auto and come home

Is this size okay?

Chop small pieces

I'm buying chicken Make chicken broth once you come

We've been eating only hotel food since 4 days

- Listen - Yeah, tell me

I got a call from my hometown

My aunt

- Who? - I keep mentioning her

She is my neighbor back home

She is the one who raised me I told you many times

Come to the point

So, I got news that she's extremely ill

Apparently, her condition is critical

and she's been asking for me

- I'll go visit her for 4 days - Okay

Hold on, just a minute

You want to travel again?

- Who's going to take care of the kids? - Alas

It's just a matter of 4 days

I'm the only family my aunt has

How can I not visit her at this time? Think about it

Give me 4 days, that's all

Alright Make it 2 days

Sure Take care of the kids

Alright

Who will cook the chicken now?

Hello

Hello, I can't hear you

Sir Sir

There's no network here Hello?

Sir, your order

Hello? Hello?

- Sir - What's wrong with him?

Hey

What is this?

I couldn't have survived without you

I would've had to do this all alone

You'll never be alone I'm here for you

Ami will handle everything, okay?

Her mother and I are best friends

She offered to help when I explained our situation

Now the responsibility of taking us to Dharamshala is entirely on her

Don't worry a bit, okay?

It doesn't work like this, brother

- Hurry up - Okay, sir

Mr Brijesh, the material is still not delivered

I told you that I need it by Friday

Ma'am, I informed Lokesh sir about the delay in delivery

Why are you asking me again?

Who's the engineer here? Lokesh sir or me?

I need you to communicate with me

This delay is messing up the schedule I need it by tomorrow

Ma, I told you not to call me at work

Dear, try to understand

We've got to help them in this situation

No I'll get a driver to escort them He'll take them to Dharamshala

How can I send them with a stranger?

Ratna is coming so far relying on me

If I were in Delhi, I would have only taken them, right?

What is this nonsense, ma?

If we seek the Media or Police's help,

we can put the whole village behind bars

Instead, she wants to go to Dharamshala and do what?

A single photo caused so much havoc

Calling the Media and Police would only make things worse

She doesn't want that kind of exposure

Moreover, you also need a break

You don't get it, ma

I'm going to be appointed as the Project Lead for Excella in a couple of days

Do you even know what that means?

You know how long I've been working hard for this

I have my own shit to deal with, and you want me to go on a trip?

I can't do it, ma I'm going Bye

Hello?

Ma'am, the new timelines have been updated

I need your approval before I can send them across

- Ma'am - What?

Can I take the day off tomorrow?

Why?

I'm not feeling well actually

I've got bad period cramps So

Ma'am, just for one day

Take a look around

You're working with some of the top engineers of the country

How many women do you see?

- You want to be successful here? - Yes, ma'am

Then you're going to have to work ten times as hard as these men

Yes, ma'am

I didn't get to where I am, by giving excuses like you

- You have to toughen up, okay? - Yes, ma'am

- You got that? - Yes, ma'am

Looks good Send it

Move Let me check

A little up

Take it up

Akshath will be leading Excella Our first big commercial project, guys

The site plan is right in front of you Please go through it

Can I have a word with you?

Yeah, sure

Just give me a minute guys I'll be back

It wasn't my decision, Amishta

In fact, I fought for you

I stood by you, you know that, right?

I had to promote Akshath this time

The client was a little adamant

Adamant about what exactly?

He's choosy

He looks for perfection in the smallest of things

And if I'm the Project Lead, there's no perfection?

I understand your frustration

Does he know that I've been working on this from Day 1?

All my nights and days have been on Excella, and you know that

I had no help Definitely not from Akshith

The client doesn't want a woman to head this project

That is why they locked Akshath as the Project Lead

Amishta, listen

- I'm availing all my leaves till date - What do you mean?

I'm going on a trip

Hello

Yes, Ami Tell me

- I'll pick them up - Really?

I'll take them around Dharamshala in royal fashion

Make sure they kick that photographer out and then bring them back

- Thank you

Okay? Are you happy?

- You're a darling

But listen, this is my trip And they're just tagging along

- Understood? - Okay Happy Journey

Is this the light that guides me?

Or just time mocking me with shadows?

Is the past pulling me back again?

They say they no longer believe me,

They ask for proof,

While the world throws accusations at me

There’s something a truth, somewhere

Can meaning ever triumph over judgment?

In this journey I walk alone,

Will I ever find peace?

Where the path has paused, Is there still a distant destination?

Hey, is this you?

- Yeah - Okay, fine

- I'm Ratna and she is Subbu - I'm Amishta Come

I'm Ami Yeah

In this vehicle? It looks like a police van

My story has no end,

It’s a mystery, unknowable

Will I be left behind Like a question without an answer?

What are you studying, dear?

Umm I'm not a student, aunty I'm a Civil Engineer

Oh So you build buildings

I thought you must be young

I'm thirty

Umm Thirty in Telugu is

Dabbhai

It's not Dabbhai, It's Mupphai

Mupphai, mupphai Whatever

English Medium, huh?

What?

What's your problem? Where do I go?

Are you planning to fly over everyone?

Can't you see all these vehicles?

Why is she fighting with him, aunty?

Shut up, man Go home, bloody idiot

What a shitty start to the morning Shit

Is this what I truly wished for?

Today, the whole world Looks at me as if I’m the fault

Do I still have a place In this tangled web of reality?

How did this strange life Become something I had to accept?

With every step, the problem returns, Will it ever go away?

Ami You go that way I'll go this way

Aunty Aunty

Subbu

- Aunty - Subbu Subbu

Aunty

Aunty Aunty

I saw a huge picture of me on the road

I didn't know what to do

I got scared when I saw that photo

Hello, Subbu

Sravanthi sister

How are you?

How's your health?

I'm doing alright, Subbu

How are you? Did you meet the photographer?

We came to Delhi

We're on the way to Dharamshala now

Please take care of your health

Don't be scared

Jwalamma won't let anything happen to your baby

She'll ensure that you have a safe delivery

Who are you talking to?

Subbu

Why are you talking to her?

They clearly said we can't help her

Is everything alright?

Kind of

Mom told me your story

Taking off the paradha resulting in stillbirths is beyond science

Babies are born a bit differently here

- Don't joke about our custom - No, no

It's a great custom

Why would I joke about it?

But, your logic is beyond me

Does it have to be only a paradha?

Can you use a helmet or something?

Do you believe in God?

So you believe in Science?

Do you know how this world came into existence?

Yeah Big Bang

How do you know? Did you witness it?

You must've read it somewhere, right?

Belief is the answer to a few things

Just like our custom

This paradha protects me

I firmly believe that it protects me from all dangers

Right You wouldn’t have been ready to die if you hadn’t believed in it so firmly

By the way, you said it protects you from all dangers

Is your paradha bullet-proof?

Did you hear that?

- Hey, girls Stop fighting - Okay

Forget about that Ami, you tell me

- When will you get married? - Get married? Why?

How can you have kids if you don't get married?

Why do I need to get married to have kids?

I just have to go to her village Boom I'll have kids

Ugh Don't get started again

Stop it

Fine, just kidding

I'm not so interested in marriage and kids

Is it?

Being a woman, you must get married and have kids

The only thing women can do that men cannot is

give birth

Stop it

Oh, my god

Interesting Okay

Please tell her that I don't want to talk to her

Subbu, calm down

What was that line again?

Men

Come, aunty

Shut the door

Wow This is humongous

You're right

It looks bigger than my house

I wonder what the rent is like

We should've rented a basic room for 500 rupees

But she rented a whole mansion

I'm telling you, I'm not paying the rent

Listen

- Is this the bathroom? - Yeah

You should've told me you were taking a bath

I like attention

Come, join me

Listen, I'm not paying rent for such a huge place

I'll just pay the basic rent

I don't remember asking you to pool in

You're supposed to We're sharing the space with you

I'll pay according to my budget

Otherwise, I'll go sleep in the van, I'm telling you

Sleep in the room, the car or on the road I really don't care

Please don't spoil my mood Go

Shut the door on your way out

Who was that for?

That woman bathing in the tub all naked, with the door open

Like a freaking man

I can't deal with her, aunty We'll go our own way

She's minding her own business

Why do you care?

Exactly, aunty More or less, that's what I told her

She's messing with my manasakshi (conscience) for no reason

It's not manasakshi It's manashanti (peace of mind)

Here's the money you spent on us till now

Count properly We don't have to go ahead with you

We'll go separate ways Aunty, let's go

This is 500 rupees short

It's okay Consider it my discount

Aunty, let's go

- Where are you going? - To jump into a river

What's the deal with you?

We finally reached the hotel to rest

Why do you have to leave so badly?

Are you her aunt or mine?

- Are you coming with me or not? - Oh, gosh

Aunty, let's go Move

- Subbu, listen to me - I'm leaving

Excuse me You forgot your paradha

Subbu, please listen to me

Hi, I had asked for 3 ginger-lime teas Can you make that two, please?

- Thank you - Please stop it

Subbu, Subbu Listen to me

- Aunty, no - I said come inside Sit

Where will we go at this time of the night?

On top of that, we don't speak the language

This isn't the time to lose your temper

Think calmly

You okay?

This whole thing is a joke to you, right?

That's not the case with me

This is my life

It's so important for me to meet the photographer

Why am I even telling you all this?

My dad,

Sravanthi sister,

Rajesh

They're all waiting for me

I can't stay calm like you

Try to understand

I won't joke anymore

Let's leave early in the morning to meet the photographer

Thank god

Too much running Too much fighting

Too much drama And you’re invited

Too much rushing Too much judging

Too much everything And you don’t want it

What do you do About the comments

So many likes but you feel unwanted

What do you do About the content

Go with the flow and

Get sorted; Pause Take a picture

Feel the texture; Pause With the lecture

Be with ya; Pause Be extra

Be richer

Take a second Let the smell hit ya

Pause; Take a picture Feel the texture

Pause; With the lecture

Be with ya; Pause Be extra

Be richer

Take a second Let the smell hit ya

Pause

Pause

Mad lyrics, man

We wrote them yesterday

- Hi - Yes?

What's happened here?

Actually, there is a landslide

We are waiting here since 2 -3 hours

I don't know when it will be cleared

Hello

Hello

Yes

Hello

You

Photo

Yeah, yes

This is Vijayanand, the photographer

Hello

One minute, one minute

Hello

Can you hear me?

Ami

Ami

Not sure

- Ami, come here - Hello?

Hello

Quick

Hello, can you hear me?

- What is it? - The photographer

The call got cut

Give

The call isn't going through

I'll send a detailed message about you

I guess he's having a network issue

The message should go through

Aunty

Your husband has been calling all night

This is a dosa that looks like upma that

- Hello - Oh, lord You finally answered

I've been trying all night to reach you Where did you disappear?

I was really tired

- I crashed early - Whatever

Is your aunt alive? I mean, is she fine?

She's in a really bad condition

What happened? Let me talk to her once

What?

You want to talk to her?

Aunty, my husband wants to talk to you

Here, I'm putting her on the line

Hello

Tell me, son

Aunty

Don't you want to talk to me?

How are you doing?

What can I tell you?

I have really bad body pains

Motions

Same pinch, aunty

Thank goodness, Ratnalu is here

I feel better

She takes care of me all day

You are lucky

You're the lucky one, son

Me?

Ratna cooks so well

- Do you know that? - Of course, I do

Why do you keep calling her daily as if you're newlyweds?

What will happen if you don't talk to her for a few days?

Nothing will happen

Every time her phone rings,

my sleep is disturbed, son

- Don't call her so many times - Sure, aunty

Alright, I feel dizzy if I talk on the phone for long

Take good care of your kids

Okay

Give the phone to Ratnalu once

Why do you want to talk to her again?

I mean

Hello

Did the call get disconnected or did she cut the call?

No

The oldie will take my case

Stop it

Look at you both laughing

Geez

Excuse me

- Excuse me - Yeah?

Hey, what's going on?

The officials said it will take a few days to clear the landslide

I think you need to leave It's better

What about you? Where are you going?

Kashmir

- You are walking? - Yeah

Wow

- Okay All the best - Bye See you

Who is he?

He is a traveller

Some people travel all over India by foot

Oh

I didn't know people like him existed

Hi

We are planning to camp somewhere until the landslide is cleared

There is a village nearby

We are planning to stay there

If at all it's okay, you can join us

- It's pretty safe - What say, Ami?

What say?

Let's go

- Yeah We'll join you - Just follow us, okay? Come

Ami, can't we really go? Is there no other way?

We need to meet that photographer soon

I know

We have come a long way

This is the best route right now

Don't worry

We'll definitely meet the photographer on time

We'll figure it out, okay?

Dad

No matter what you say,

I'd rather die

than not get married to Subbu

Oh, dear This is for your own good

Try to understand where he's coming from

He only said that if Subbu could prove her innocence, he would get us married

Why isn't he sticking to his word now?

Yes, I did say that

Okay, I believe you She didn't get the picture clicked

But all the men out there have seen her face

Your friends, our relatives

From the priest in the village to the shepherd,

everyone has seen her face

How can you marry such a girl?

Hey, look at that

Look

How long do we have to walk?

Hey, come here

- Look at that - Hey What is that?

Paragliding

Para

Gliding?

They're flying beautifully like birds

- They're so high up - Would they fly on land instead?

Hey, let's take a video

Hello Beautiful view, isn't it?

Let's get out of here

Oh, you are Telugu people?

Wow Wherever we go in this world, we meet Telugu people

Which place are you from?

- Anakapalli - We are from Nellore

Oh, I'm glad

Really

Who is she? Did she come from North India and settle in the South?

No, no We are proper Telugu people

Then, what's up with the paradha?

That is their village's custom

They don't show their face to anyone

Oh, oh, oh, oh

I thought they did this only in some parts of India

I didn't expect to see such wonders in our States

Oh, very good, very good

Follow me, all of you

Can you see anything through that paradha?

I don't get these strange customs

Careful

Grab my hand

That's it

- Let's put up a campfire - Why not

Welcome back to 'Travel with Shelly'

And look at this view

So beautiful, right?

All our plans have gone for a toss due to a landslide

Ami, how far are those mountains?

Very far, aunty

Are they 4-5 kms away?

If so, I will just walk there

No, aunty They're easily 40-50 kms away

40 kms?

It just looks close

Surprisingly, I met some Telugu people here

This is my daughter

Namaste

Hello

Looks like you found company Don't bother them too much

I will call you when you go for bird watching in the evening

Alright then

Are you also traveling with those bikers?

No, dear My daughter forced me to go on a solo trip

She insists that I go out a bit, as I am always home

So you came on the trip just because your daughter told you?

She's my daughter after all

She will kill me if I don't listen to her

What are you waiting for? Let's go

Tibetan prayer flags

You must have seen them on the way

The 5 colors in them symbolize the 5 elements

There are mantras on each flag

If the wind that hits them hits us back,

they say the power of those mantras will bless us

Do you believe in such things?

If it's something that does good to a few people,

what's wrong in it?

We're simply tying flags

We're not sacrificing humans or shit like that

I'm so happy as if I've climbed the Himalayas

Be seated

Welcome to the summit, guys

Hi

Who are the people in these pictures?

These are some of the people who died climbing the Mount Everest

It's actually my dream to climb Mount Everest one day

Many people try to climb that mountain

But, not everyone can achieve it

Those who're lucky come back down,

while some people die on the trek

You know, most of the people who die there are actually left there

They just become landmarks for other climbers going up

Do you guys know something?

It costs 70 lakhs to climb Mount Everest

Holy moly

It costs 70 lakhs to climb

I thought they would give me 70 lakhs if I climb

- Hi, uncle - Hi, sir

Hi, good evening everybody

- Sit, sir - It's okay

Please sit, sir

Where were you?

I was told there is a bird watching spot nearby

- So, I went to see the birds - Wow

Do you like birds so much?

What do you mean? They're my life

Oh

Shall I tell you a story?

Yes

One day, a bird flew into my balcony

A beautiful rare bird

It built a nest there and laid eggs

I was amused, and I used to feed it daily

One day, the bird flew away and never came back

The next day,

I saw it lying down dead, far away in our colony

I was very sad

All its eggs have hatched into birds at this point

I started petting all the birds

I was afraid of what would happen to them if they flew away

So, I kept them locked in a cage

I took care of them like my own children

But one day, I felt like letting the birds out

I went and opened the cage

None of them came out

Only one bird did, after a while

The next moment, it flew high up into the sky

While it was flying in the sky,

four eagles showed up and killed the bird

Now tell me

Did I do the right thing or not?

It's not your fault

You didn't know that it would die

It's better to let them out than keep them in the cage

How is that right?

How can you let the birds out knowing they would die?

I wouldn't let them out

But that's what humans do, right?

Even my dad doesn't let me go out at night

Isn't that restricting my freedom?

Would you sacrifice your freedom for comfort and shelter?

Would you spend your whole life in a room thinking it's dangerous outside?

Put yourself in the bird's shoes and think about it

When I opened the cage, it didn't come out at first

It kept looking at the sky in fear

But slowly, it has stepped out of the cage

It has discovered a world beyond its reach

The bird spread its wings and flew up for the first time

It crossed the clouds and mountains

and flew towards the sun, piercing the wind

It only knew of keeping herself warm with those wings

But that day, she understood their real purpose

The bird's freedom became the cause of its death

It's too much to take, sir

It's quite sad

There’s no right or wrong when it comes to freedom

Do you know what's wrong?

Not letting life experience freedom

The death that comes when you do what you love and enjoy life,

what a glorious death

Okay, sorry to bore you all

You all have fun

- Thank you Good night - Good night, sir

- Good night, sir Bye - Bye

Guys, the announcement just came in

The landslide won't be cleared for another 3 days

Don't worry You can stay here till then

Yeah, sure

- Sravanthi sister - Subbu

I am feeling worried, Subbu

What happened?

I have a feeling that something bad is going to happen

Where are you?

Finish the thing you set out to do and come back soon

We had to halt due to a landslide, sister

We'll meet the photographer in 3 days for sure

You don't worry

- Okay? - Okay, Subbu

Come back soon

Why are these dosas turning out so bad?

I think the pan isn't in good condition

Dad

Hey

Ask that bus driver to stop honking

Here, take this

Your breakfast

Ask that bus driver to stop honking You guys stop playing

He's been honking non-stop

Hey, give us 5 minutes The kids are having breakfast

They will wear their uniform and come

Hey

Hey Put this shirt on

Do you think you are Salman Khan? Put it on

I don't know how

What do you mean you don't know?

He's honking non-stop

Put it on

- Here - Daddy

- Daddy, it's stinking - Cover your nose

- The shirt is wrinkled - Cover your eyes

- Button it - Daddy

Wait, I'm coming What's the matter?

Daddy, my hair

They're coming Are you dying or what?

Hold on You button the shirt

Turn around

Why did you remove the plaits?

Your mother plaited it, right?

I told you to keep them till she's back

How do I do this?

Just go like this and call it fashion Go

Teacher will scold me

You're not eating the breakfast I make

You deserve those scoldings Go

You come here

Wait, wait, wait

Here They sell chilli fritters outside the school, right?

Get yourselves some Go

Mom would cook such yummy stuff for us

20 rupees aren't enough Give 100 rupees

100?

How will 20 rupees be enough?

That's right You're smart, just like your mother

Go ahead and loot me Go

Hurry up

Quick

Sir, I'm going home

Hey, stop

When did you come? And how can you leave already?

You didn't dust the house or do the dishes

I did all of that yesterday itself

- I'll come back tomorrow - What the hell

You did the chores yesterday So now you'll only work tomorrow?

What about today?

Ratna is the right boss for you

Oh, god This is overwhelming

Is my heart pounding?

Cool, cool, cool

I forgot something

I forgot something

I have to go to work Oh, shit

Subbu, what's wrong?

You want me to come?

It's okay, aunty

You go ahead

I'll stay here

Okay, be careful

Subbu, where are you?

I've been calling since morning

Your phone is not reachable

Did Rajesh call you?

If not,

call him immediately

[Mantras]

Priest, read the groom's name and bride's name again

Rajesh and his lawfully wedded wife Priyanka

Subbu?

Where's Subbu?

Subbu?

Subbu?

Subbu?

Subbu?

Pick her up

- Let's go - Shut her mouth

Aunty

Aunty

Subbu

Subbu?

Subbu?

Over there

Aunty

Subbu

- Subbu - Aunty

Subbu

- Subbu - Leave me

- Subbu - Aunty

Hey, stop

Ami, what do we do?

Stop Stop

They took Subbu

- What happened? - They've kidnapped Subbu Please hurry

Ami, come

Hurry up

Subbu

Subbu

Hold her feet down

Hold her arms

Shut up, lady Stop screaming

Hold her feet

Ami, drive fast

I hope they're not hurting her

Subbu

Ami, drive fast

That way

Oh, lord

Remember, Subbu

This paradha will always protect you

Dude, let go of the girl

Hurry up

- Go, go - Get rid of her, man

- Stop the vehicle - Let's go

Stop the vehicle

Bro, bro, bro Stop

- Go check her - Shit, shit, shit

Shit

Guys, let's go

Are you okay?

- Is she okay? - Subbu

Subbu

Is she fine?

Move

Check on her

Are you okay?

Subbu

Subbu

Subbu

Isn’t being born a woman itself a curse?

Will there never be a day when my dreams come true?

Is the heart torn into shreds due to the traditions I uphold?

Even in the end, in death—don’t I still win?

Every step halts like a frozen wave

Every wound that flares up— Is it only meant to be cooled by tears?

Even if my life is a living death,

Hello

Subbu dear

How are you doing, sweetheart?

I haven't seen you in so long

You've never been away from me even for a day

How are you coping up now, dear? What all are you going through?

Even if the nest is wrecked, the bird watches helplessly

Isn’t the jasmine-like beauty just scattering its life away?

Don’t assume no light will shine on you

Your courage will become that path and show you the way

Dear

I'll make sweet rotis by the time you come back

Bye

"My heart swells up from this delusion"

Mom

Mom

Mom

Let go Mom Mom

Mom

If you step back with pain, The world won’t stand with you

This boundary that's been holding you back all these years—

You can’t change your fate without breaking through

Subbu

You asked if this is bulletproof, right?

I don't know what to believe anymore

I did everything by the rulebook, right?

Huh?

Why didn't this paradha protect me then?

It was supposed to protect me

Where did I go wrong?

I came this far to prove my innocence Is that my mistake?

Some guy clicked my picture and Jwalamma is punishing me for it?

I don't get why I'm being punished

I've never taken the paradha off in my life

Is it my fault if the Paradha flies off due to the wind?

I followed every instruction the elders gave me, right?

Then why is this happening to me?

- Why me? - Subbu, no

Do you know

all the places they touched me?

Subbu, please forget about it

Do you know all the places they touched me?

That paradha was supposed to protect me, damn it

Subbu

Listen to me

Only you know what you're going through right now

Pain, anger, fear

I can't even imagine but I can understand

But

it's not about the paradha

They would've attacked you even if you were in a fricking space suit

It's not your fault

This is the reality

All these paradhas are only meant to mask the reality

So you're saying

Jwalamma is wrong?

No, not at all

I'm saying what they told you about her might be wrong

Yes, Subbu Think about it

Jwalamma is a warrior

Do you think she would tell women to wear paradhas?

Do you really believe that?

Jwalamma, who died while pregnant,

is now demanding babies as a sacrifice?

Do you seriously believe that?

So, even after this incident,

do you think Sravanthi will still deliver the baby?

- Yes, Subbu - Of course

You said the paradha would protect you

And that babies would die if you took it off

The paradha didn't protect you, now, did it?

Then how is it going to do anything to the baby?

Tell me this

Has a single baby died in your village in all these years?

Huh?

But your custom has taken the lives of many women

Isn't that why the babies survived?

Do you really think so?

If only one of the women lived,

we would've known if the babies would've survived or not

Try questioning your beliefs once, Subbu

Subbu

If you genuinely worship Jwalamma,

you should have her courage

People put so many paradhas on us in the name of customs and love

But this is your life

Live the way you want to

Got it?

Live the way you want to

For the yesterdays you didn’t get to say goodbye to,

Welcome tomorrow with open arms

Spread your wings and soar

There’s no boundary to where you can go

Let the skies be your only limit,

Cross everything in your way with confidence

It’s now time to rest your old dreams,

It is goodbye to the paradhas

Don’t stop running no matter who comes in the way

For the yesterdays you didn’t get to say goodbye to,

Welcome tomorrow with open arms

Oh you, open your eyes to a sweet dream

No despair should come near your path, Let it never reach you, not ever

Your heart is already seeing a world full of color

- It's the Magazine girl - Is it?

Yeah

There’s no boundary to where you can go

You don't have to take it off because I'm here

It's nothing to do with you

I only didn't want to wear it

Will you wear my clothes if I wear yours?

What? You'll seriously wear a half saree?

Every path is opening just for your arrival

Every dawn lies within your smile, It found its form because of you

Your step took a different road,

And it circled the whole world with it

The ride is here, Subbu Come

I'm afraid of heights, aunty

Just close your eyes and trust me Let's go, Subbu

Let's go?

Spread your wings and soar

There’s no boundary to where you can go

Subbu, the landslide got cleared

We can meet the photographer

I don't want to meet him yet, Ami

Once I meet him, it's all over

I want to

I want to stay here for a few more days

I won't let you go even if you want to

Stop it

Visiting Dharamshala someday is on my bucket list

What's a bucket list?

It's a list of things you want to do in your life

Every time you achieve one, you tick it off the list

Play Cricket; Get a Job; Touch Snow

Your playfulness overflows,

It echoed in every heartbeat

This journey is like a sweet, that lingers as a lasting experience

Such joy before even reaching your dreams,

Every page turns on its own,

Let this happiness stay by your side forever

Like footprints that never fade in the desert

Spread your wings and soar

There’s no boundary to where you can go

Let the skies be your only limit,

Cross everything in your way with confidence

It is goodbye to the paradhas

Don’t stop running no matter who comes in the way

For the yesterdays you didn’t get to say goodbye to,

Welcome tomorrow with open arms

Oh you, open your eyes to a sweet dream

No despair should come near your path, Let it never reach you, not ever

Your heart is already seeing a world full of color

Roam in my village without a Paradha

Take a look at this

Hi, Amishta I hope this video helps Thanks for bringing this to my notice

That photographer has sent a video to Ami

I went to South India on a photography assignment

While trying to capture a native bird there,

in the process of tracking it,

out of nowhere, in the middle of a field,

I spotted a girl

There was something about that moment

I've been a wildlife photographer all my life

But for the first time, I wanted to capture a person

And in a fraction of a second, I captured that moment

And I realized it's my best work till date

I wanted to show her the photograph and get her consent

But I couldn't find her

When I checked my DMs a few days ago,

I realized what a big mistake I've done

Her life was ruined because of the photograph that I took

I found out that she tried to contact me

I don't know what to say, Subbalakshmi garu, but I'm extremely sorry

Sorry for taking your photograph without your consent, and troubling you

Please forgive me

I'm ready to do anything to get you out of the mess that I've created

What do you want to do now?

I have no reason to stay here any longer

We need to return immediately

Ami

Ami

Why are they honking continuously?

Move aside, man

Shut up Where do you want me to go?

It's a girl?

Ma'am, who put you behind the wheel?

Go ride a Ladybird

Bloody idiot

Ami, no

Listen to us

Aunty, hold on tight

Ami, slow down

Ami

Ami Let them pass by

- Why are you being so stubborn? - Shut up

Move

- Ami, Please slow down - Quiet

Ami, listen to me

Aunty

Ami

Hey Are you insane?

Are you okay?

Aunty Aunty

Aunty

Aunty Aunty

Aunty

Aunty

Get water

Pull over

I feel dizzy

Have some water

- What happened? - She's feeling a little sick

Are you okay?

- She doesn't feel good at all - Don't worry

My house is nearby You can actually rest there

- Please come - Yeah

Careful Careful

Don't worry, luckily you’re not injured

You can rest here Call me if you need anything

Thanks

Please feel home

Thank you

Sorry, aunty

That jeep driver was really rude

I did it in a fit of rage

Fortunately, she didn't get hurt

But, what if she did?

Should others suffer due to your impulsiveness?

I know My mood was off, I'm sorry

When are you in a good mood?

You're always fighting over something

- Calm down, Subbu - We should just take the bus

- Nobody got hurt, right? - I can't deal with her anymore

Ami Ami

Subbu Subbu, listen to me

Oh, no

Why were you desperate to chase that jeep guy?

Was the world about to end?

Why do you want to compete with men in everything?

You finally won the race, right? Are you happy now?

Yes, I am

I'm really happy

I'm sorry for whatever happened to aunty but

I don't regret racing him at all

You know why?

Because at least there I got to win against a man

I've been slogging my as* since 8 years

Despite knowing that I'm being paid lesser than my male counterparts

My health, relationships, personal life, everything

I've sidelined everything to succeed in life

I've been competing rigorously

Despite all that, some guy comes around

and snatches away everything that I deserve

They don't even show me the same respect as they do to a man

Despite being more experienced, talented and hard-working

I give my best every single day Every single day

It's unfair Why should I slog in spite of knowing the reality?

Because I want to be at the top

Is that wrong?

Don't I deserve to be on top?

I have to keep pampering the egos of men sitting at the top to get there

Even after doing so much,

I again lost to some guy

At least in that race, I was an equal opponent

That jeep driver and I competed equally, and I freaking won

So, yes I'm really, really, really happy

- But Ami - You took off the paradha like yesterday

You want to just go, no, like a coward? Just go

Don't lecture me

Dad, I don't want to eat this

Shut up and finish it

I don't want this

Idiot

What the hell is this? Huh?

What's wrong with you?

Hello

Mom, when are you coming home?

What's wrong, dear? Why are you crying?

Dad hit Pavan today

Really? Why? What happened?

Is it your mom? Let me speak

Do you care about your family at all?

You’ve been gone for more than two weeks now

How do you expect me to handle everything?

You're not even concerned about your kids

It seems like you only care about your aunt

I'll be back in another 2 days

Two more days?

I did a big mistake by sending you there

You find it better there because you don't have to work, right?

Do one thing Don't come back I'll manage things on my own, damn it

Aunty

Sorry This is all my fault

Even the kids are having a tough time, is it?

Let's go back home

When will I live for myself, Subbu?

When I was young, I lived for mom and dad

Then I lived for my husband

Now I'm living for my kids

They need to survive on their own someday, right?

Actually, I should be thanking you

The world is so big

It's so beautiful

I didn't even know this till now

These mountains

New people, new experiences

It's all thanks to you

This is the first time

I lived the way I want

You know, I'm actually very proud of her

She came so far and that's commendable

But, what's the point?

At the end of the day, she's just like

the other girls out there

You know, typical and ignorant

They can't fight like you and me

They're too delicate They ask for a day off if they get their period

They just want to do their makeup and shopping

Taking care of the husband and kids is their life goal

They don't step out of that box

You know something?

When I have period cramps,

I also take a personal leave

And, I love shopping

I love makeup

My husband always complains that I buy too much jewelry

You're married?

Yes

And I love pampering my husband

I love cooking I want kids too

Would you call me a typical woman for that?

Or, in your language, weak?

If you call me weak,

I'll shoot you

So

Who decides how a woman should be?

She must decide for herself

The men of this world can't understand us anyway

They cannot empathize

But as a fellow woman, you know how tough it is

You can understand them

So, what if we stand by each other as friends, all the time?

Wouldn't that make the struggle easier?

What say?

Subbu

Sorry

My sweet Subbu

I'll apologize to Ratna aunty as well, okay?

Go to sleep

Let go

I'm asking you one last time When are you coming back?

Do you think this is funny?

If you don't come back, I'm going to come over there and bring you back

Yeah, come over and take me home

I'm somewhere in Dharamshala right now

Dharamshala? The one in North India?

Aren't you good at general knowledge, huh?

Why don't you develop some knowledge about your family as well?

Let me tell you something

I don't even have an aunt

She passed away 10 years ago

Just make some effort to know who among my relatives is alive and who isn't

By the way, why are you calling me back?

I cook, do household chores,

and make life easy for you

Now you're struggling to take care of the kids, right?

Listen, it's your home too, and they're your kids too

So, you better learn to do all this yourself before I return home

How did she end up at Dharamshala?

Dear

Dear

Sravanthi Sravanthi

What happened, Sravanthi?

Lakshmamma

Look, Ramarao

See the result of letting your daughter go that day

We're afraid that Jwalamma's curse is back in our village

You don't step into my house

You don't step into my house

Ramarao

Wherever your daughter is, ask her to come right away

Call her

Call your daughter and ask her to come immediately

What are you looking at? Call her

- Hello, Subbu - Dad?

Subbu

Listen

I don't care where you are Come here right now

Sravanthi's baby has turned sideways in her womb

There's nothing left for you to prove anymore

We won't hesitate going to any length for this village

You must be sacrificed

If you're not here by evening,

beware, you will lose your dad

Come back

Hello?

Mom

Let go

Mom

Mom

PADATHI VILLAGE

ATHMAHUTHI GRAVEYARD

Even Subbu's birth was the result of a woman's sacrifice

Remember that

Please bear the pain

Please bear the pain It's almost done

- It's almost done - Please bear it for some time, sister

We're all here for you, don't worry

Are you sure, Subbu?

They'll kill you

You told me to question my beliefs, right, Ami?

This is the only way to know

how true this custom is

But if you show up like this,

you know they'll not spare you, right?

What will happen, aunty?

If their custom is really true,

and the baby dies,

I'll sacrifice my life before they get to me

Subbu

But in case the custom isn't real,

all the women in this village can step out without a paradha

The day I took off my paradha,

I prepared myself for the consequences

I've got to do this

Don't stop me no matter how things go out there

Just stand by me

Subbu, think about it once again

Listen to me, Subbu

Please bear the pain

Alas She's in a lot of pain

Please bear the pain for just a little while

Bear for a little while

Please be strong

Please bear with it You're almost there

Stay strong, dear It will be done

Sravanthi, help her

Sravanthi sister

You get inside

Sister, are you okay?

Sister

Oh, no

What's wrong, aunty?

What happened?

The baby is not moving, Suguna

It won't survive

Jwalamma's curse is back

Get some hot water

Subbu is walking in the village without a paradha

Alas Our village has been cursed again

She entered the village without the paradha?

Let's go, guys

Such a wonderful daughter you have, damn it

Sravanthi sister, wake up

You have to wake up

You need to wake up for your baby

Oh, Jwalamma

Sravanthi sister, do it for your baby

Sister, come back

Sister

You're doing fine You're alright

Take deep breaths

This is entirely your fault

This is entirely your fault

It's a baby girl

Sravanthi sister delivered a baby girl

Hail, Jwalamma

Hail, Jwalamma

Hail, Jwalamma

The one who births worlds and guides them

Every woman born is a symbol of your power

You are the one who deserves worship

You are the first spark of every woman’s soul— Sharvani

You are the Amma, the guardian behind every fortress

You slayed the demon Mahishasura with your fury

You became Rudrani, a fierce protector—

O girl, O girl You are the horizon where the skies and snow meet

O girl of love You are the ocean of affection, the divine blessing of grace

You are the divine form who took birth to elevate mankind

You are the immortal one who descended like nectar, Our goddess our Aparanji

Where women are honored, there the gods rejoice

Where they are not, all actions bear no fruit

Take a glance at the history; it is a woman always at the receiving end of a blow

We bow to your relentless strength to withstand the patriarchy

Even a hundred Sitas would still face blame in this age

Hell breaks loose when you shut the eyes of justice

Those beasts—like Keechaka—tear into her soul,

And still she stands, even when no weapons remain

O girl, O girl You are the horizon where the skies and snow meet

[Everyone] Hail, Jwalamma

O girl of love You are the ocean of affection, the divine blessing of grace

You are the divine form who took birth to elevate mankind

You are the immortal one who descended like nectar, Our goddess our Aparanji

Where women are honored, there the gods rejoice

Where they are not, all actions bear no fruit

Do you believe that your village will change?

The old Subbu wouldn't have believed it

But this Subbu does

Do you know why I clicked your picture that day?

It's the fire in your eyes Nobody can miss that

I want you to capture my photo once again

One day, the women in my village will go around without any paradha

And when that happens, I'll give you a call

On that day, I want you to publish this photograph

My story didn’t end with my photo on the magazine cover

In fact, that's when it actually began