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An lndia away from lndia: Mauritius

Centuries ago, lndians were brought to Mauritius with the assurance...

that there was a pot of gold under the many rainbows dotting its skyline

But the truth was very different

The lndians were brought here as bonded-labour by the British...

and their lot was to carry huge rocks

Toiling and sweating under the colonial rule...

they broke the shackles of slavery and gave their children...

freedom... and a nation that is like the heavens

A place where every citizen can hold his head high with pride

Mrs Sandhya Sinha...? - Emergency. Upstairs

Stand clear

Stand clear

Stand clear

Doc...? - Everything's under control

You just need to be patient

You ought to have gone, Jai

Jai!

''Let you and me heed whatever our hearts say''

''Let you and me get to know what love is''

''From our hearts, let flow the haunting melody of love''

''The heart seeks a beloved one can talk to''

''We're now famous...''

''as the crazy ones...''

''the ones that sing the love-song...''

''you and me''

''Together, we set out in quest of our goals...''

''love shall blossom now that we have all met''

''Come, smile with us...''

''whatever you're going through. You gotta decide this today''

''We're now famous...''

''as the crazy ones...''

''the ones that sing the love-song...''

''you and me''

''My beloved...''

Hello! Listen ! - Dude, you shouldn't be singing at all

But l was listening to the CD. She took it away

She's the same one!

lt's her! - Who?

She's the one! The one l was telling you about!

Look at her! She's...

she's amazing!

You're lucky. This is the last one

Okay. Thank you

That's not fair. How can she walk away with the CD l was listening to?

l'm going to get it back. - Hey!

l bet you 50 kronas. l'll get that CD back for you

Thank you

Deal. - The glasses

Hey, remember... She's mine, okay?

What're you doing? Are you blind? - Yes

l'm so sorry. l'm sorry, l just didn't know...

l'm sorry. - Thank you

D'you need some help? - Yes please

Thanks. Thank you so much.

l just overheard that you bought the last CD in the shop

Yes, l have. - The kids wanted to listen to it...

l wondered if you could give me the last copy?

You have kids? - Just one

Adopted from the orphanage. Gaurav

The poor child is retarded

Here, you can have this

l can always come back and pick up another

Gaurav will be so happy

l must pay you for this. - Oh no, no... you mustn't

lt's a present from me. From me, to... Gaurav

No, no... l insist. Okay, if you insist

ls there anyplace l can take you? - Take me to the door, please

lt's this way - Thank you

''My beloved's at the door...''

Excuse me...

Hi

That will be 50 kronas

Excuse...

Great

Please welcome Sofia Besson, a student from Mauritius...

who'll be part of us for the last semester

As her first demo, she'll do for us an exotic...?

Salad. - Salad

l'll be doing a dish called poulet t la vinaigrette

inspired a classical French love-story...

about a French aristocratic girl who falls in love with a Creole

l think l was the Creole.

What do you think?

She took away your kronas and also your CD

Forget it. What am l going to do with the kronas?

l've got to recover 50 kronas from her

She's from Mauritius. l'm the one who'll settle scores with her

Well? How is it, Gaurav?

Nice... very nice. Paradise on earth

This is far from Mauritian

This looks like a country that is yet to be discovered

What are you doing? - Too much olive oil in it...

it's over-tossed, it's bland... it's amateurish

She has just murdered the love-story!

l'm sure you don't know where Mauritius is

So don't talk about Mauritian cuisine

And if you know so much, why don't you come here and show us?

Why not? That could be interesting, since you rarely attend class

''My sweetheart's at my door...''

Ladies and gentlemen, the original poulet t la vinaigrette

Amazing! - Thank you

Where did you learn this? - lt's a small country with a big heart

We call it home to the world. Mauritius

Thank you. That's all for the day

ln case you feel homesick, a take-away for you

And by the way, you still owe me 50 kronas

Miss Sophie...

Anybody knows where she is? - There

Yes, that's me. - Packet for you

lf you could please sign your name... right there?

Who's that from? - No idea

Thank you. Bye bye. - Thank you

l wonder who it's from

Dude, that's style!

Looks like someone's really crazy about her

Forget it. Who cares? - l care

l'm dying out of curiosity

What is it?

You dog! You've done it. You've done it!

Today's laundry-class. So wash it, iron it and deliver it to my room

And by the way, you still owe me 50 kronas

Get going. - What?

Keep quiet!

Run away! - What rubbish are you talking?

Run away!

Stop!

Okay, okay...

Stop!

Listen... okay

Listen, l didn't mean to... l know it got stretched a bit too far

But honestly, l didn't mean to. - Look, just do me a favour...

and stay out of my life

And here's your 50 kronas

''l know we started on the wrong foot. But what the hell!''

''We're both from the same country, enjoy the same kind of food...''

''and even the same kind of music. Can we be friends?''

''l even promise to cook you dinner''

''Please, don't draw your curtains''

For the rest of the semester, your home will be the Resort Manor

Welcome to the real world

You will interact as trainees with the guests at the manor...

and based on your performance which l and my colleagues...

will be minutely assessing, your diploma will be awarded

And always remember...

''Service with a smile'' and ''The guest is never wrong''

''With so much of tenderness and so slowly...''

''love tiptoes into my heart...''

''and in my heart-beat, it sways''

''lt adds a colour to my life''

''She seems to speak through her eyes''

''Like dew on the rose...''

''like the waves meeting the shores...''

''like the fragrance that fills the air...''

''love sneaks into my heart''

''ln my heart-beat, it revels''

''lt adds colour to my life''

''She seems to speak through her eyes''

''Slowly, gradually...''

''oh tenderly, so leisurely...''

''The sights look so colourful...''

''every season seems to be so loveable...''

''in love, the world is a beautiful place''

''What on earth is love all about?''

''ln my heart-beat, it revels''

''lt adds colour to my life''

''She seems to speak through her eyes''

''Slowly, gradually...''

''oh tenderly, so leisurely...''

Dad! - Surprised?

l can't believe this!

Come on in, please. - l was on my way back from London...

l thought l'd step off in Stockholm and spend a few hours with you

lt's so nice to see you. - We won our case

The grand court ruled in our favour

These people... they come from demented stock

These immigrants think they can just take over our inheritance...

well, they can't

And l shall take the greatest of pleasure in personally...

driving them off our land

They'll come to collect their wages and l'm going to remind them

Let's celebrate. Let me take you out for lunch...

before l catch my flight. - That will be lovely

Mana, you've seen Sophie anywhere? - No, sorry

Why don't you answer the phone?

l'm not talking any calls because you're here

l want all my time to be with you. - That's very sweet of you, darling

By the way, Gordon sent you this

He shouldn't have. - He just bought another hotel

Really? That's nice

These people... they come from demented stock

These immigrants think they can just take over our inheritance...

well, they can't

And l shall take the greatest of pleasure in personally...

driving them off our land

They'll come to collect their wages and l'm going to remind them

''Just fell in love for the first time''

''Thought l'd share it with you''

Are you okay? - Yes

You didn't answer my calls

You were in your room, right?

Ummm... yeah

Why...? - Look, l...

why're you avoiding me, Sophie? - Look, l got to go

No, l need to talk you

Some things are better left unsaid

Why're you doing this? - Look...

the exams are in a week and then...

we both are going our own ways and it will all be over

Sophie, l love you

Let's just be sensible about this

Coming from where you and l do... this is never going to work

My father, he'd...

he'd never accept us

And he means so much to me

Besides, you're going to have the same problem with your family

l'd rather leave you now...

later it'll be just unbearable

Sophie, l won't let you down. - Please!

Don't make it more difficult

Things like this happen in college and then...

life goes on

Besides, l have someone at home...

my parents are fond of him... and he cares about me

And you?

l don't know

l'm asking you. What about you? - Please... leave me alone

l'm asking you. What about you? - You're hurting me!

Don't turn your back on me. l know you love me

Please. Go away

Just listen to me, for God's sake!

No matter what you say, Sophie. Things won't change!

l know you love me, Sophie. - Please leave me alone

Dammit!

l knew you'd call. - Hey sonny, you can always count on me

How're you doing? - Pa? My respects, Pa

Everything's okay, Pa. lt's fine. - So why're you panting?

lf this is your state now, what happens when you get back home?

Oh no, Pa... why're you saying that?

l say it because your days of freedom are numbered

Have a good time and enjoy yourself...

because a huge cyclone is building up here

Cyclone...? - Yep. You know Sharma-ji's daughter?

She was here some three days ago, cooking with your mother in the kitchen

And Dubey-ji's daughter was here yesterday

Your mother took her to show her your room

And this rate, the day you land, your Ma will thrust a wife in your hands!

Can't you keep quiet? - But it's the truth

Jai...? - My respects, Ma

May you be happy. You're keeping well, l hope?

Oh yes. - Are you eating on time?

Don't you worry about anything. Do well in your exams

l've had a word with the priest. Everything's going to turn out well

Before you leave for the exams...

make sure you apply some holy ashes from Baba's temple, on your forehead

Don't you forget. - Okay, Ma. My respects

l don't see Jai here today. Anyone knows where he is?

Please make sure that he's aware...

that if he doesn't submit his assignment by the end of the week...

he will have to repeat the semester

Gaurav, any problem with Jai?

Yes, sir. l think he's lost it

''Who is to know...''

''whoever knows...''

''whoever knows why things like this happen...''

''things that make you lose your peace''

''Why a dream is shattered...''

''when someone leaves you''

''Eyes may even conceal the grief...''

''at heart, you weep silently''

''Folks live through such times...''

''their grief, they hide''

''They complain not...''

''even when they are hurt, they smile''

''At heart, they weep silently''

''Whoever knows...''

''who knows...''

Gaurav! Get lost!

Hi. - Hi

Please sign this and give it to Mr Homegreen...

or l'll kill you. l spent over a week, doing this for you

C'mon, it's not the end of the world

The least you could do is to give me a smile

By the way, being sad doesn't suit you

l thought l could talk to you

Jai, you haven't even packed!

You'll miss your flight

Jai, let's just get it over with

Give me a hug

l can't live without you

We're going to work it out together with your parents. All right?

Yes

When will the flight land? - Any moment now

lt's already ten

l tried, but they refused. - Tried what?

l asked them if the mother could meet her son on the tarmac...

they said, ''lt's not possible.'' - Why?

They said it could be possible for a Prime Minister or a President...

not otherwise. - Tell them, my son is no less than them

You know, l'll miss you

Miss Besson? - Yes

Mr Besson is waiting for you in the VlP lounge

Bye

This son of yours, who's returning from his exile...

suppose he speaks to you in an accented voice...

will you find it difficult to understand? - You needn't worry

My son's like my heart-beat. l'll be able to feel his presence

You're happier than me, but you won't show it

What are you talking about...? - Please don't distract me

l want to see him before anybody else

Jai! - Where?

Over there! Look, there he is!

Your calm, eternal image...

l see in my son, Lord

Dad!

You look wonderful. - Thank you

Hail Sacred Ganges, Hail Mother Ganges...

He that worships you attains peace and calm

Hail Sacred Ganges, Glory be to Mother Ganges

Mummy! - Darling!

Hello. - Gordon

Oh hello

How're you? - l'm fine, thanks

You look happy. - l am

Of course she is. Seeing l'm here to receive her

Mr Besson, your daughter is a public-danger

Gordon ! - lt's true

Every time l see her, she looks prettier and prettier

Gordon, stop it

You look just the same. You haven't changed

Look after her and don't let her out without me. Because, if you do...

she'll cause heart-attacks, road accidents and God-knows-what!

Gordon, how many girls have you said that to?

You haven't changed since school

l'm a boy at heart and l always will be

Hail Sacred Ganges

Wake up

Let me sleep, Ma. - Wake up. C'mon

l love you, Ma

How did you manage to wake up at the hostel?

Very simple, mother

On Monday, Jane stayed back with me, on Tuesday it was Juliet...

it was lrene on Wednesday and Sophie over the week-end

Have you no shame? - l do, Ma. But they don't

Look at your hair. You haven't oiled it since you went away from here

Hey... watch out. What are you doing?

Here you are. l've brought it back safely

Oh yes, you've brought it back just as l gave it to you

Now for one talented girl... - Sushil-ji's daughter?

Let me find a job first, Ma. - All that will work out fine

What l want is a girl with values who'll look after your house...

and treat this family with love. - No need to for you to work overtime, Ma

Let me help you out

What are you writing? - One moment, Ma

Here are you. Ask your astrologer to match the horoscopes

What is this? - Let the horoscopes match first, Ma

l'll explain everything after that. - At least tell me her name

So... Savitri. - She surely has a surname?

Sure... Savitri Pradhan. - Savitri Pradhan?

She's a Brahmin. She belongs to our own caste

Really? - Yes

l'll have a word with the priest right now

Pradhan...?

Which family is this?

Namaste. - Namaste

Your future right now is in the hands of my Ma and her astrologer

Okay, l understood ''Ma.'' Could you translate the rest?

Of course, my dear

My mother is currently getting our horoscopes matched with the astrologer

lt's an undercover operation called the wedding of Jai and Sophie

Your code-name as for now is Savitri. Savitri Pradhan

Hindu, high-caste. Just like mine. Over and out

l'm coming to meet your mother right now

Don't!

Mama's boy

ln our part of the world, all of us are

Listen, l have an interview at 11. Can l see you after that?

Slave, may l remind you? You haven't owned up...

l've owned up

Life long

Let's eat lunch. The waterfront?

Fantastic! Eight per cent equity negotiated in one stroke! Well done!

Thanks, Ashim. lt was a great deal, eh?

This one looks like a losing proposal. - Which one?

Over there... Jai

Your son has just slipped out of your hands

Family matter...? Just asking

Pa! One second! Hello, Pa

So this is what you're doing? - What am l doing?

Must l tell you that? What are you doing in the parking lot?

Where are you Pa?

Close enough to see the panic on your face

Nice going. - l've had it!

Sophie, my father's somewhere around. l think you must leave now

l'll catch you later. - But why? l'd like to meet him

Baby, this is not the time. l'll do the dishes lifelong, okay?

l'm not leaving

Crazy woman ! l love you ! - l love you too

When'll l get to meet him then? - Soon. Very soon, all right?

l'll catch you later. Get going, holy mother!

Bye

Pa...? - What were you upto?

What, Pa? - That... meeting with her

No, there's nothing of the sort, Pa. She's a colleague of mine...

we appeared together for the interview. We were just comparing notes

There's nothing of the sort you imagine

You get into the act the moment you arrive, and you don't even tell me?

Well, Pa, l thought l'd tell you when it had all worked out

So you're going to tell me when it's all worked out? Come on

lt's like this, my son. ln my time...

l've appeared for many interviews and compared a lot of notes too

Always remember one thing

The journey is no less important than the goal itself

There are times in life when you are required to pause and think

But this heart... it knows no reason. lt only beats

lt's the head that works

And you have a bright head on your shoulders

So, get a hold on your life as soon as possible

Else, like a railway track, we'll walk together no doubt...

but we'll never meet. Right?

C'mon

''My son, listen carefully...''

''to what your father says''

''You have no idea what a nuisance love can be''

''What's good or bad, when you fall in love?''

''Learn from my experience, my darling son...''

''think carefully before you choose the path of your heart''

''Listen to what l say...''

''for l may not be around tomorrow''

Life, my son, is a struggle

For as long as you live, you struggle

You ought to try and understand that

''Should your heart ever be weighed down by a desire...''

''should your eyes behold the same face everywhere you see...''

''should you see the same dream over and over again every night...''

''should you find yourself bringing up only one name in everything you say...''

''you can safely assume that the worst has happened, my son''

''Your brains aren't working, you are robbed of your peace''

''So don't ever break your head on a stone, my son...''

''think carefully before you choose a path after your heart''

''Listen carefully to what l say...''

''for l may not be around tomorrow''

''My darling son, listen to what your father has to say''

''Not everything that glitters is gold''

''Lament not that there is no fragrance in flower-roses''

''The glistening sands appear like an oasis''

''Don't ever be so naive to fall for the illusion, my son''

''The heart is stubborn, it's naive. Don't ever heed it''

''Always remember what l say, my son...''

''don't ever make the mistake of forgetting this advise''

''Do not ever dream dreams that are going to be shattered''

''Think carefully before you choose the path after your heart''

''Heed the advise l give you today...''

''for l may not be around tomorrow''

C'mon, Pa!

''My son, listen carefully to what your father says''

''This is all your father has to say''

There you are! The astrologer's car

He was part of your ma's dowry. l tell you !

He always blocks the path. - That's right

My path was always blocked. Your chances look bright too, sonny boy

C'mon

Namaskar, sir. - Namaskar. How are you, priest?

Everything is all right. - Are my stars okay in there?

Oh yes. - That's very kind of you. Thank you

You are an amazing woman, Sandhya. God does everything for you...

and you give the entire credit to this chap. Why waste money on these priests?

We'll do what it takes to make or mar our future

Right? And there's Ramlal, the priest. Part of your dowry!

lt has matched. - What?

The horoscope! - Whose?

Savitri's! Listen, son... l wish to meet her once

l'll be at peace if l could meet her folks once... okay?

l believe we're having some people for dinner tomorrow. Who are they?

lt's meant to be a surprise

Jai, l don't like these surprises. Where are you taking us?

That necklace looks lovely on you, Ma! - Oh yes...

l've kept it for my daughter-in-law. - Well, let's go

Where have you brought us, Jai? - C'mon, Sandhya. Come

Hello. Do come in

This is Sophie, she studied with me at the catering school

Hello. This is my mother... - Hello

Dad...

Come, meet Jai. We went to the university together

This is his mother... and father. - l'll call you later

Jai told me you're a vegetarian. So l had this made for you

l am... fasting

l'll have some

Thank you

Jai, would you like some wine? - No thanks. l'm fine

Norman, darling, l think your smoke is bothering Mrs Sinha

This isn't working

l don't have to say this, but the truth is...

Jai and l are in love

l know it'll be hard for you to accept

But it would be worse if you heard it from someone else

We didn't plan this. lt just... happened

During our separation, we realised...

that we wanted to spend the rest of our lives together

You all mean the world to us

So please try to accept it

Mr Sinha...

l'd like to speak to you

What have you got to achieve by this?

What are you doing here, putting my family into this embarrassing situation?

lt gives me no pleasure to be here, Mr Norman

My wife and l were unaware that we were coming here tonight

l'm sure this must come as some sort of surprise to you as well

But, the issue really is...

not about the present. The issue is about the future

The future of our children

lf we're not sensible about it now, we shall lose them

lf we want to keep them back, we need to talk to them

Or else, they shall rebel

lt's a difficult time for the two families

But in order to reverse the situation we need to handle it with maturity...

and wisdom

l'm afraid, Mr Norman, we'll be working on this one together

We've always worked together, Mr Sinha. But with a difference

We as masters and you as servants

For years, your people have worked on our lands, carrying stones

And these black stones are a testimony to your past

To remind you of who you are and where you belong

Yes, we do work with you...

but we never bring our work home

You're right, Mr Norman. You're right

We have been carrying your burdens. But these stones that you talk of...

these black stones, they are our temples

Temples built by our ancestors with their blood, sweat and tears

And it's because of their struggle...

that the dignity of labour that l am able to stand in front of you today...

without fear, without shame and without any guilt

l'm not so sure l can say the same about you

History has condemned your past

A past that has compelled you to hang your heads in shame

Because of the inhuman exploitation of civilisation

l hope we never meet again, Mr Norman

But if destiny will have a way of its own...

you shall be the one who will do the walking

And l can assure you that, under the circumstances...

the least you can expect from me is to be civil to you

Good night

Good night

l didn't call them here to be humiliated like this!

l didn't call them here to arrange your wedding

Dad, how could you ! This is no way to treat people!

l thought l was pretty civil. l told them who they are...

and where they come from. lt appeared to be necessary

l told them what they had in mind was impossible

l told them the truth. Now if they find it offensive, it's their problem

You're wrong!

Jai's an amazing person ! And l love him!

And we have no problem

The problem is that you are my daughter!

Does that take away my right to fall in love?

You are ungrateful. You don't deserve your family name

So keep it! Carry your family name

l'll anyway lose it after l marry

Listen, Sandhya... - No

There, in that British household, that girl kept talking away...

and our son... he remained silent

The two of them want to get married. - Ma, what's so wrong with it that you...

You hear that?

Not for a moment did he consider... what we'd go through

But there's nothing of the sort, Ma. - Because of you...

we were humiliated today.

Are these the values we imparted to you?

We'd be better off had we not sent you abroad to study

Bravo, my boy! Your ancestors never did it

But you'll certainly be a slave to the English

Ma, stop it! For God's sake

Yes, you made a mistake! You shouldn't have sent me out to study

You ought to kept me right here. On this soil!

And you too ought to have stayed where our roots are!

ln Bihar... Chhapra. Why did you come here?

Enough ! Nobody talks to her like that!

Nobody!

Hey... come, sit down

There's nothing to be upset about. Everything will be all right

l'm not upset...

l know, Jai has lost his way

But he will still not take a decision that hurts my feelings

l know my son very well

l couldn't sleep last night. - You must be in love

lt's time to elope. - Jai... stop it!

Sophie, don't be upset. We're going to get through this, all right?

And somehow, this was expected. - l know, but it's strange...

that they should be doing this instead of caring for our happiness

Sometimes l wonder if they've ever been in love

lt's a shock for them. We need to give them some time for it to sink in

l mean, you didn't expect them to dance with joy and fix our wedding date?

Or did you expect your dad to wear a dhoti kurta to attend our wedding at a temple?

Why don't you bring your mother to the church, wearing a skirt for our wedding?

l can, but for that you have to get me out of here

No...

You shouldn't have bothered, Mr Besson

All you had to do was call and l'd have been there

You are our valued client. What can l do for you?

l need a favour

Looks like you've started a pharmacy here

l hope everything's okay? - Oh yes, it's Sandhya

The slightest bit of change in climate and her asthma starts up

The climate hasn't changed because of your son, has it?

The parking lot. The ice-cream?

Oh... no, it's not because of him

Mr Sinha, l'm afraid, your services are terminated

We can give you so many reasons, but...

l'm sure you know the real problem

Yes, l know

l was expecting it

lt's a shame really that a handful still exploit...

and the spineless get exploited

Mr Sinha, once this settles down...

l'm sure we'll find a way to get you back

That won't be necessary

l would never want to work here again. Thank you

Do not worry. This obstacle will be put off

This obstacle will not be put off

Ma, l wish to talk to you

Ma, l know you're upset because of me

But l'm far more upset than you

And there's no one to speak up for me, to understand my problems

l'm in love with Sophie, Ma

She has a lot of respect for you, she's very nice

l... l can't leave her! - But you can surely leave us?

You're angry only because l fell in love without asking you, isn't it?

And because she comes from another community and culture?

She's the girl whose horoscope you had matched with mine...

what difference between Sophie Besson and Savitri Pradhan, Ma?

There are differences. Of values, of customs... of the way of life

Something you cannot understand today. And how far will she be able to adjust?

These very customs and traditions will someday become a burden for her

And she'll leave everything and go away. - She will never leave, Ma

Because she loves me

And she's willing to do everything to make you happy, Ma

And what will you do?

After the marriage, will you accompany her to the church, or go to a temple?

Will you have your son grow up as a Brahmin...

or have him baptised in the church? Will you call him John? Or Janardhan?

One meal you will feed him with your hand... the other with a fork and knife?

Whose customs and traditions will he follow?

My son, a marriage takes place not between two individuals...

it's between two families

She's not the sort of girl who'd sacrifice her joy and happiness...

for the sake of her husband and her household

lt's not necessary for you and me to think the same way, Ma?

lt was a different age when two strangers got married...

and then started loving each other. l've fallen in love...

and l want to marry her. l didn't plan all this, Ma!

l haven't done it deliberately!

She has every luxury in the world at her feet...

and she's willing to forsake all that... only for my sake

Because she loves me, Ma! And she's going to keep you happy

Talk to me when you're exorcised of that girl's ghost

Ma, you're just being impossible!

lf you insist on being stubborn, l'm your son too!

Ma... l'm going to marry her

Ma, l mean it! l'm going to marry her!

Yes, my son? - Pa... can l meet you?

Where are you?

Pa, l need your help

l can't figure out... - What's there to figure out?

Take me for a friend and tell me what's bothering you

Pa, l love Ma. - She knows that

No, Pa. She doesn't understand

l don't know when and how, but... l'm in love

On one hand is Ma... she means the world to me

On the other hand is Sophie...

with whom l wish to spend the rest of my life

Somehow l'm torn between the two women l love the most

This decision...

Now look, son. Your mother is not to blame in this

Your mother has spent her entire lifetime waiting

For you, for me

As for you and me, we had a life outside the house...

where we kept ourselves going

But her life has always been restricted to the house

When she even breathed, it was for our sake

For her, the joy of seeing us coming back home every evening, was enough

She gladly dedicated an entire lifetime to us

Now she's afraid...

that Sophie might perhaps...

separate you from her. And she's feeling insecure. That's all

How about you, Pa?

All l want is that our small family should not be scattered, my son

Papa... can Sophie be part of our family?

l want to marry her

Will you bring Ma along?

l can't say about your Ma, but you can count on me

Sandhya... what happened? Are you well?

Should l call the doctor? - No, l'm all right

Jai hasn't returned as yet

Er... don't worry about him, Sandhya

l spoke to him, he's staying at a friend's place tonight

He fought with me today

C'mon... it happens. He's still a kid

lt's okay. Rest now, okay?

Lie down

Namaste, sister-in-law. This is Ashim here. ls Shekhar there?

He's getting ready. Do you want me to call him?

No... just tell him not to worry about anything

lf the management does not reinstate him in his job this very week...

we're all going to resign.

You mean, his job...?

They'll have to give it back to him. We're all standing by Shekhar

Just ask him to talk to me

Where are you going?

Mine is a simple life

From home-to-bank, from bank-to-home... where else?

This is the first time you are lying to me

Brother Ashim had just called

You're right. lt's the first time l lie to you and l get caught

lt's just that l don't want to be a burden on anyone, Sandhya

l'm the biggest burden on this family

No, Sandhya. You are not a burden. We live, because you live

The evil-eye

Someone's evil-eye

Who knows?

Maybe it's we who'll have to change our outlook, Sandhya

Jai is going through a difficult phase...

he doesn't want to hurt you and he's sure that you'll forgive him

l know it'll be difficult for you... - l know you very well

You will do nothing. l'm the one who's always blamed

Sandhya, that boy needs us today

Look, do as you want to

l can't accept this decision

Sandhya... he wants to get married

Parents have always to give in for their children's happiness

l've already told him. l can't see his happiness being ruined

But Sandhya...

there's nothing you can do. He has made up his mind

He's getting married today

Married...? - Your son is getting married!

lt's the biggest day of his life!

lt's the happiest day of his life!

For my sake... please support him. Please

C'mon !

Hey! Get an ambulance!

l hope you haven't changed your mind?

How could you say that? l'm so jittery

My heart almost missed a beat

Hang on. l'm just checking on dad. l'll be there in ten minutes

And then we go to the registrar's office

Okay. l love you. - Me too

Bozua Banking and lnvestments

Bozua? Could l speak to Mr Sinha please?

l'm afraid, he doesn't work here anymore

Are you sure? - Yes, l am

Could you connect me to Mr Singh please?

Yes? - Jai here, uncle

l wanted to talk to Papa, but they say...

They are right

Despite working for so long, he was thrown out. All because of you

Because of me? - Yes, he was disgraced because of you

And you've no idea about it?

Great, son. At your age, sons lend support to their fathers. But you...

lt's not fair, Jai

Hello? - ls Papa home?

The lady suddenly fell ill, so he took her to the Midpoint Hospital

What...?

l promise, Ma...

l won't do anything against your wishes

Please come back

Angry, are you?

Raging

You are not worried about me

Don't say that

l was scared

You had me scared

Stayed up all night?

ln your son's company. He's here

l know

lt was a bad phase, it's over

Take him home and take some rest

l'm fine

l don't allow visitors in the lntensive Care...

but l see that my patient likes it. l'll look the other way

You left your home...

your parents, your dignity... for what?

For someone who deserted you? Who left you alone on the very street...

that was named after your family! - Norman, please!

Norman was angry over Sophie's rebellion

He tells her that the Bessons had never compromised their dignity

He elicits a promise from Sophie that she'd do nothing again...

that'd dishonour the family

Sophie gathers herself up and makes the promise

l promise

l won't

l'm so sorry

Hello? - Gaurav Gulati from lndia

Why don't you call back?

l've been trying since two days. Dumping your friends for Sophie?

Dumping Gaurav Gulati, eh?

No pal, l can dump her, not you

You sound genuine. ls everything all right?

No... just nothing

l just wish you were here

Jai, are you okay?

Yeah

What's your name?

l'll tell you if you eat

l don't like this food

l don't like it either. lt's bland, right?

Very bland

Would you share my food?

Hang on

Have it

Delicious. - Just scrambled up a dish

You are not from here...? - Gayatri Pandey, from Allahabad

l'm here on a medical programme

What do your parents do?

l was very little when they passed away

Why are you upset?

Know what? l was worried more for your folks than you

They didn't even drink water, didn't even sit down

You know, you are very lucky? You've got a very caring family

Take care of yourself

You must come home

Tempting me, eh? l must send you home soon

Thank you, ma'am. - You're welcome

Hello, doc. - Hello

How's she? - Much better. You can take her home

Thank you, doc. - l need to thank her

Had something happened to her, it'd have ended my budding career

l'm a celebrity today because of her

You've no idea what you have done for us

You've been like... sent by God

Please don't flatter

lf we can do anything for you, please don't forget to tell us

You are elder to me, please give me your blessings

Thank you, my child. God bless you

Tomorrow is Holi. We're celebrating at home. You must come

''When the drums beat, cymbals tinkle''

''Colours sprinkle, music blares and intoxication sets in, steadily''

''Play colours...''

''with your dear ones''

''Play colours...''

''with your beloveds''

''Play colours...''

''with your dear ones''

''Play colours...''

''come on''

''Amazing''

''Great music, bro! Awesome''

''My love, you taught me...''

''the sweet language of love''

''You light up my nights...''

''you paint my days''

''l'm robbed of my peace...''

''by her sensuous eyes''

''You should be ashamed to be so overt''

''You are a cloud on the loose''

''Why will not l speak? l'm not in my senses''

''lt's the day! lt's not your friend''

''Play it''

''As the colours fly around, it reminds me...''

''of a world of dreams''

''May you smile, may you find all the joys''

''That's my only dream''

''Hats off to you, my son''

''Great words indeed''

''l realise, my child...''

''there is indeed a world of dreams''

''One word led to another and things have taken a new turn''

''lt's the day! Everything is brand new''

You are crazy. You should've at least called her...

or met her. You should've spoken to her

What for?

You are not the Jai that l knew anymore

You are finished. Get up and fight

l did

l was going to marry her

l had a row with Ma, and she landed in hospital

Papa was disgraced, he lost his job

And l'm responsible for all that

You are right. You are finished

Jai, at least think of Sophie

l'm only thinking of her

l can't give her anything...

but go away from her

She's going to hate you for this. - l know

But the more she hates me, the sooner she will get over me

My life is ruined as it is. l have no right to ruin hers

No Jai, this is wrong. Look...

talk to Sophie. Let me talk to her. - l don't need advise, dude

l need a friend!

l'm changing your medication, giving you lighter doses

Tell Jai to take it from the hospital

Thrice a day

Why don't you stay for a while?

Have lunch with us. - Thank you

But l don't want to trouble you. - No trouble at all

We'll cook together. You will be a great help to me

One minute. - l'm not a good cook

At the orphanage we'd just scramble up something

l'll teach you

lt'll have to be a crash course

Why? - l'll be going after two weeks

Time's up

Where to?

Back to lndia

lf l have my way, l wouldn't let you go, my child

Must be Jai

Please stir the onions, l'll be right back...

l...

Hi, Ma

The Power group of hotels has given me the appointment letter

l say, this girl is fantastic... - Which girl?

She's godsend

See... l fall ill, and a doctor comes from far away and saves my life...

Yes, Ma. We can never repay her favour

There's a way out, son

You can marry her

Ma, please!

Get well, we'll discuss that later

No, this is the right time, else, it'll be too late

lt's too late

Don't lose heart

Ma, l've erased my past

But l need some time to compromise with my future

Son, everyone needs a companion

Goddess Gayatri means a lot for the Hindus. This girl is your future

And fortunately, she stands at our door

Sure Ma, but l'm not ready for marriage yet

Do you trust me? - Yes, but...

Ma-ji... look... - What happened?

What happened?

l'll do it. - l'm sorry

Hi

My phone

Hello? Yeah, l'm coming

l've got to go to the hospital

Jai, please drop her at the hospital. - Sure

l've never cooked. Today l was exposed, l burnt everything

My image has taken a beating. - No, no

Gayatri can do no wrong. - And you know the best part?

She actually proposed to me on your behalf

Please don't mind Ma. She says anything without much thought

You know how mothers are

l can only imagine that. Well, l like her a lot

She is quite straightforward

Here we are. - Thank you

lt's all right

Thanks once again. Bye. - You're welcome

Hello? - You're coming, aren't you?

l'm just on my way

At 4, Le Plaza. Don't be late

Yeah. l'll see you there. Take care, dude. Bye

l should've known. - Listen, guys

lf l'd have told any one of you, this wouldn't have been possible

Now since you guys are here, why don't you just sort it out?

Sort it out? There's nothing to sort out

You can stay, l'm leaving. - Cool it

l didn't bring you here for this. - He doesn't have a place in my life

He doesn't exist for me anymore

Sophie, you are getting it wrong. - Wrong?

Maybe you are right. l've been wrong

l loved him... that was wrong

l left my home, my family for him

That was wrong

l waited all night in a church for him

And l was wrong

Have you any idea the humiliation l've been through?

He wasn't there to stand by me

He wasn't there when l needed him the most

l hate him

Sophie, there's a lot...

You ruined all my efforts

But you made it easier for me

You should've told her the facts. - Where's the need, Gaurav?

lt's good for Sophie that... - What are you trying to do?

Sacrifice your love and joys and become God? You want to be God?

Did you see the state she is in? Have you ever thought about her?

You are bloody selfish ! - Yes, l'm selfish, Gaurav

l can't give anything to Sophie

But l can at least give something to my parents

Have you ever seen your father disgraced?

Have you seen your mother battling against death in the lntensive Care?

You haven't, right?

Come what may, if Ma wants me to marry Gayatri, l will

You're out of your mind, Jai! You will be ruining three lives

l'm not ruining your life though

You know what? Go to hell! Go and get married

l will! - Go on

What are you saying? - lt's the truth

For a moment even l was stunned when Jai told me that...

he is willing to marry Gayatri

You have taken a major decision of your life

You told me, Pa...

crossroads are meant to pause and think

And this heart just beats, it doesn't think

Besides, l don't want us to walk in parallel...

and never meet like the railways tracks

''When you were not around...''

''we lacked something''

''Though we were smiling...''

''a teardrop lingered somewhere''

''Now that you are here, love seems to overflow''

''Now that you are here, Spring seems to have set in''

''Now that you've entered our hearts...''

''a thousand emotions rise''

''We have found new happiness''

''lt's as if joys have painted our garden''

''You have fulfilled my desire''

''l thank you for showing me...''

''dreams, dear ones...''

''and the promises of love''

''Now that you are here, love seems to overflow''

''The auspicious day is here''

''l congratulate everyone''

''Time...''

''brings along a new life''

''Life comes to a new turn''

''Let bygones be bygones''

''Look someone is waiting for you''

''Now that you are here, Spring seems to have set in''

''O my eyes, don't let anyone see...''

''my tears''

''O my heart, hide my torment...''

''from everyone''

''Where are you lost?''

''Why are you so silent?''

''How do l tell you...''

''the secrets of my heart?''

''l can't express...''

''the joy l have found...''

''in seeing someone happy today''

''There's no substitute...''

''for her ocean of love''

''Life comes to a new turn''

''Let bygones be bygones''

''Look someone is waiting for you''

''Now that you are here, love seems to overflow''

''Now that you are here, Spring seems to have set in''

Jai? l don't want to hear that name again ever in my life

For God's sake, can you please listen to the truth?

The truth? Yes, please tell me the truth

The truth is that he loves you

Sophie... Jai is suffering

He needs you more than ever

Really

Can you do me a favour?

Could you take me to him?

Of course

Hello? - Still cross with me?

l hope you didn't get married in a rage?

l'm going to marry. - Can't we meet before that?

Come down. We'll have lunch together at Marity

l'll be right there

lt's so strange. l don't know what's come over me of late

l've been giving wrong medication to my patients

Somebody is going to die at my hands

And you know what? You are responsible for that

Me? - Yeah

Because ever since l met you... l've never been so happy in life

Tell you something...

your eyes...

l was really attracted to them

But there's a strange kind of sadness in them

And l'll do anything...

anything in the world to get a glint of happiness in your eyes

And that'd make you so irresistible

l'm a windbag, ain't l? Can't help it

l had no one to talk to since childhood

l've always been a listener

Hi

Come

Hi

Sophie, this is Gayatri ... Dr Gayatri Pandey

She's been taking care of Jai's mother

This is Sophie. Friend of mine

Should we...?

Menu for you, ma'am. - Thank you

Something to drink, sir? - l'll have a beer

l'm fine, thanks

Have something. - No, really l'm fine. Thanks

Could you suggest something? - Why don't you try some...?

Thank you. - Thanks

By the way, Gaurav, why didn't you come for the engagement?

l wasn't invited

Well, those in the family don't need an invitation. Still...

l invite you to my wedding

Excuse me

Please bring her along

l'll write a card for her too

Please do make it for our wedding. - Thank you

ls this all l've been left with?

lnvitation to his wedding?

Why me...?

He was just silent in front of me

All l wanted to do is...

to hold him

He looked so helpless

l know he loves me

l was dying

Oh, Sophie

Hi

Been waiting for long?

Quite long. - Came to say something?

l came up to your door, but couldn't muster enough courage to ring the bell?

No good ringing now. What do you want to say?

l don't understand...

Don't try to understand, just speak your heart out

l can't find words to say what l want to...

maybe l can't even express it. Even if l dare to say it...

l don't know if you'd be able to listen to it

Just try, maybe l'll listen and even understand

Sophie and Jai love each other

They were going to marry. The news gave his mother a heart-attack

And now, a son is trying to sacrifice his joys to pay the price to someone...

for saving his mother's life

Whether you wish to elicit the price or not... is upto you

You may never forgive me

l'm sorry

Gynaecology

Sophie is pregnant

l don't believe it

We just got back from the hospital

For God's sake, talk some sense into her

l was never going to accept this marriage, l'm certainly...

not going to accept this child! - You always do this

Do you want this child to be illegitimate?

lt could be easier to accept Jai

Tell her to get rid of it - For goodness' sake! lt's a sin

Sophie has suffered enough. She didn't do this to get back at you

She is going away. And she is only going to save your embarrassment

She cares such a lot about you. But right now she is heartbroken

And she needs all the understanding that we can give her

What, are you blaming me for all this? You, of all people?

lf she doesn't listen, l'll disown her

You wouldn't

You couldn't

She means the world to you

Everything you've ever done has been for her

And you tell me you're prepared to lose her?

Your grandparents owned slaves, Norman. We don't

And the next generation doesn't care

lt's time to move on

Sophie is leaving on the day Jai is marrying someone else

Time is running out

You may never see your daughter again

ls that what you really want?

Thank you for coming. ln your place, l would not have done

l should've listened to you. l made a mistake

l can understand. lt's not easy

Change never is. But then, that's the only thing that is permanent

Mr Sinha...

my daughter is carrying your son's child?

She insists on having it

l don't know how to deal with this

l thought l needed to share with you

l don't know what to do

l love my daughter

l wouldn't have come, but l did it for her

l am sorry

No... please don't

Don't say that

l can...

l can feel your pain

l...

l really feel...

l don't know what to say

There's a wedding

And...

l don't know if...

Maybe it's too late

Where were you? l've been looking for you

Your sherwani is here. Try it once to see if it fits you right

What happened? - Don't speak, just listen

This is something l can only tell you

You have to decide. Give it a good thought, it concerns someone's life

What are you saying?

What's the matter? - l'll explain

l never thought you'd do this to me

How did l harm you?

You say l saved your life

Then why did you do this to me?

What... what are you saying, my child?

Don't call me your child. l can't be your daughter

Look... what is she talking?

My child... did l lack somewhere in loving you?

Nothing was lacking, but you were selfish

Swear by me...

if l were your daughter, would you marry me off to a man...

who loves someone else?

Why did you do this?

And Jai...

your obedient son. He loves someone else

Just to show his devotion to you...

he was willing to marry me

Will the two of us be able...

to swear to be loyal to each other for lifetimes to come?

God has given you every happiness

But today you are going to sacrifice everything

And the greatest truth is...

Sophie is carrying Jai's baby

What... what are you saying, dear?

lt's the truth

She's a great woman

She endured such injustice, yet she is silent

Just because she doesn't want to hurt you

ln her shoes...

perhaps l wouldn't have done that

l'm not that great

You have given me immense love and happiness

l have found a home

lf you don't want me to become an orphan again...

please accept the two of them

l'm willing to be your daughter, always

Just accept Sophie as your daughter-in-law

Accept her

Please

Please accept her

Meet my friend Ashim. We have been together for...

l don't understand this story

Lord Clive. He wouldn't speak without firing a cannon...

is now following Hindu rituals

Please have some champagne

Take it. lt's their custom

Jai's mother! The unruly queen

''This marriage cannot take place''

She's drinking champagne

Cheers

But how did this happen? - Very simple

Sophie's daddy is a Roman Catholic. Abortion is a sin for them

And Jai's mother had no choice...

but to accept Jai's baby

There was only one way out. l had to lie that Sophie was pregnant

And everything that happened later, lies before you to see

Great. And nobody told me

l had to resort to lying just to unite them

And if you're not pregnant in three months...

your dad and Jai's mother are going to kill me

Come here

l didn't hear a thing, my child