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This is London. The world's

I've lived here for 22 years.

Every morning I walk down

And every morning, the street

It asks: "Who is Chaudhary

Where is he from?

How should I answer this?

I've spent half my life here, yet

No one knows me here,

They're like me.

They have no country either.

Wherever they spot grain,

When will I be able to fly away?

Necessity has clipped my wings.

And the need to eat

But one day, I will definitely

To our Punjab.

When you hear the cuckoo's cry,

Come home, stranger,

Come home, stranger,

The season to stroll

Come home, stranger,

Come home, stranger,

Come home, stranger,

The illiterate souls of the

If you come and kiss the

We agree that you have your

You forgetful guy,

Come home, stranger,

Come home, stranger, your

Come home, stranger, your

Glory to Goddess Lakshmi!

Yes, Lajjo. I got here safely.

OK, I'll hang up.

What's so funny this morning,

For the past 20 years, Dad's gone

But every day you phone and ask:

You wouldn't understand.

Miss Lucy is right.

"If you can't change your habits,

More philosophy? Why can't you

Why talk like a grown up?

Oh, Mom! Childhood and youth

A person's age depends entirely

All right, I give up.

Go to school and pick

- Ok?

Why do you forget to eat

What can I do? It's a habit.

Bye, Mom.

Simran!

For the first time in 18 years

a complete stranger

has come

That's my diary.

It's so interesting.

No way, it's private.

Private? For me, too?

When a girl grows up, she becomes

You won't tell anyone?

Never.

- Promise?

I'll read and you listen.

Alright.

For the first time in 18 years

a complete stranger comes

A shadow flutters past my eyes.

Someone taps at my heart's door.

His dark deep eyes ask me

The lines on my palm

turn into his face.

His silken breath

The scent of his hands

Yes. For the first time in 18 years

a complete stranger

Simi, I didn't know you were

The boy sounds wonderful.

Unknown. Unseen.

You mean he doesn't exist?

If you ask me, you can't

You're crazy. You don't even know

No, Ma. This isn't a dream.

I know I've never met him

But he does exist... somewhere.

The one who comes into my dreams

Taunts me with his presence

The one who comes into my dreams

Taunts me with his presence

Tell him to come before me

The one who comes

Taunts me with his presence

Tell him to come before me

The one who comes

What does he look like?

What does he look like?

My lips say yes to him

Is he known to me

Is he real or a figment of my

He looks at me from afar

Tell him not to steal the sleep

The one who comes into my dreams

Taunts me with his presence

Tell him to come before me

The one who comes

I feel a spell sweep over me

What can I do?

My heart says it's crazy

Why does he hide from me?

Mistakenly he brought me

Tell him to bring me

The one who comes

Taunts me with his presence

The one who comes

Taunts me with his presence

Tell him to come before me

Party all night, never sleep.

How can you wake up,

You're late for the graduation

Is it a holiday?

Fancy being late for graduation,

No choice. Last night...

What's with him?

Apparently someone's failed,

- Best of luck.

Listen, best of luck.

And for the first time in the history

we have a failure.

I'm proud of you, my son.

Son, you've brought honor to me,

You didn't hear it right, Pops.

I knew you'd make my name shine.

The whole family is proud

See how they smile on you.

Your great-grandfather, Diwan Brijnath,

My grandfather, Diwan Dwarkanath,

My father, Diwan Pushkarnath,

And I, your father,

Failing is a tradition

Glad you respect this tradition.

We all failed in India.

Pops, are you really happy?

Happy? I'm delighted.

Studying is pointless.

Take me. I was illiterate

Now I'm a London millionaire.

- Yo, Pops.

Everything happens for the best.

Tomorrow you can start

- The office, Pops?

- Not tomorrow either.

Pops! You're a man of experience.

I've been working so hard at it,

Say a long holiday

- A holiday. How long?

A month or so? Hold this

- Surprise present, Pops?

Moron! Is this what I deserve?

Don't break that.

You OK, Pops?

You're right, Pops. I should

- You're getting old now.

Exactly, Pops.

- Continue...

I've decided. No Europe. I'll start

In this house only your father

I've made up my mind.

No, Pops. I've had it too easy.

Never say they're over.

I've slogged all my life so you

whatever I couldn't.

I never knew when my youth

But I didn't mind. I knew my son

If you think you've had

and the days of youth

Go to Europe. Live my youth

Pops...

you'e the greatest.

- You are also ok.

- Shut up.

I love you.

Thank you.

Ajit's letter!

Lajjo! Look what's here.

A letter from my friend.

- Alright.

Go on, smell it.

The fragrance of Punjab!

It indeed is.

The smell of mustard spinach

Long kurtas, short pants.

- Cornbread, mustard spinach!

My dear friend Baldev,

we are all well.

We pray to God that you and

You'll be pleased to hear

He is now working with me.

The time has come for our

The promise we made 20 years ago

You must come home so Kuljit

Go on.

She's feeling shy.

See, Lajjo? That's our upbringing.

My daughter still feels shy

This means I haven't failed

to keep the soul of India

Our daughter is engaged. Don't just

- Chutki, I'm so happy.

Not one, you can say four.

Shouldn't you consult Simran?

She's known since childhood

She may have known, but

Don't you worry.

Simran will be so happy.

I'll write to Ajit tomorrow.

Oh, Lord! The day has

What are you doing, Simran?

I forgot, Ma. I have no right

No, child. Dream away.

Just don't count on

Who knows? Kuljit may be

I've booked the tickets and you're

- I can't.

Father won't let me out alone.

Think he'll let me go to Europe

Daddy won't let me.

Have you learned nothing from me?

I could make an excuse.

I don't care.

Dolly and Payal are coming, too.

There's no way out, you have

- OK, I'll talk to Ma tonight

Europe?

- With friends?

- For a month?

Very good.

Chutki, call the doctor. Tell him

Mom...

Look at this.

Crazy! You talk of going to Europe?

If your father hears, he'll tear

Girls shouldn't travel alone.

Mom! I won't be alone. My girlfriends

No point talking to me.

it's your father who decides.

God, please put father

Uncle, can I have some beer?

Sorry, it's closing time.

Come on Uncle, it's just beer.

Didn't I say that the store

- Ok... - Relax, take it easy.

- Got the beer?

- You couldn't even do that?

- I'll go.

...Duffer!

Excuse me, sir.

Yes.

- Can I buy some aspirin?

Sir, please.

Sir, I have a splitting

I'll faint without an aspirin.

All the shops are closed.

Only an Indian can help

Glory to the Goddess!

- Here you go.

Sir, I feel terrible to make you

No, no, sir! Please.

Can I buy something else? Please!

I love...

I'll take the beer.

It's not for me. But my mates

- Thank you, sir.

Why, sir?

Stop play-acting.

Don't get angry.

- Put it down, or I'll...

Here's an extra pound.

You shameless boy! Do you call

People like you give India

Get out of here! Out!

OK, I'll go. I'll just take this...

Keep the change. Thank you, Uncle.

Rocky, get the car.

- Run, run! Start the car!

Let's go! Let's get out of here!

Father!

What's wrong? You're late today.

Some insolent, shameless fellow.

A disgrace to our country.

Scoundrels like him should

No shame, no manners.

No respect for their elders.

You fought with someone?

Some shameless fellow

I said the store was closed

He even broke the statue

You should be glad you and our

Then they'd be neither one thing,

Forget those horrible people.

Miss Lucy is right.

"Never sail in stormy weather,

Sorry.

Victory to Vishnu,

Victory to Vishnu,

He who takes away all sorrow from

When we came here, you were

They say when a daughter grows up,

But with a daughter like you

my shoulders do not droop,

My beautiful daughter.

- May I ask you something?

Father, I'd like to see Europe.

I can get a month's Eurail pass.

Don't be angry, Father.

I have never disobeyed you.

I'm soon going to a country

To marry a man

But I'm not complaining.

I know you want what's

But, Father, I'll never get

I may not come back from India.

I may never see my friends again.

It's only a month, Father.

In that month, I could live

To make me happy

can't you spare me a month

Please, Father. Give me one month.

Go. Live your life.

Thank you, Dad!

My child.

Where's Simran?

- She's never late.

I hope she didn't slip

Shut up!

Didn't I tell you to wake Raj?

Shit!

Open the door, darling.

Open sesame!

Do you have the key?

Just joking.

Hello! Anyone there?

No one at home. Hi!

Excuse me.

I thought so.

You and me locked

Haven't I... seen you before?

At Robbie's party!

- I don't go to parties.

I don't like them at all.

You know, your eyes...

What about them?

- They remind me of someone.

My grandmother.

Your eyes are a little blue,

Please leave me alone.

Ok, I don't mind. I mean,

Keep reading. I was wondering

Very interesting style!

That's enough.

Simran, you're here!

- I thought you'd missed the train.

I was worried.

- What's your name?

Sheena, I'm here.

- Let's go.

Allow me.

- Bye.

I hate girls.

Pump it up. You can do

- Where were you, Raj?

I helped her onto the train,

He was so boring.

He sees me alone and starts

She came closer and closer.

I got scared. Such a tiny place,

She got lost in my eyes.

He went on and on about my eyes.

Girls today! I saved my honor

- What's that?

Eurail cordially invites you to

In Paris, wow!

There'll be singing, there'll be

And boys!

Oh, God! This party is so boring.

I told you this party

You also said the train

There'd be a fire

Look! Boys.

Oh, God. It's that guy!

He's so cute!

Where the hell are we?

Is she calling us, or the waiter?

No, me. Rocky, stop gawking.

Why call him?

Come on, Simran, grow up.

- Why don't you join us?

Sure.

You know, Sheena? I've a feeling

- Me? Where's that?

Maybe. I go to so many parties.

- Know something?

Your eyes remind me of someone.

My eyes, really?

- Who?

- Oh! How sweet.

This music is so boring.

Yeah, I don't know whether

- I play the piano much better.

I love the piano.

I was born on a piano.

I've been playing since

- Really?

I have a strange magic

When they land on the keyboard,

Lovely fingers.

- Thank you.

Ladies and gentlemen, may I

That voice sounds familiar.

We have amongst us tonight

And he would like to play

Please welcome... Mr. Raj.

Thank you.

You shouldn't have done that.

Why? Your fingers have magic.

When they land on the keyboard,

Best of luck!

I hate girls.

Stop, my crazy heart!

Stop, my crazy heart!

Is she a woman

A fine perfume or

If she comes near,

When she looks this way,

I stand here clutching

A faraway look

in her eyes

Many complaints on her lips

Do I have a chance with her?

Shall I try my luck?

Stop, my crazy heart!

You're not the only

So why do you turn your back

The girl my heart has fallen for

is a friend of yours.

If she says the word,

Stop, my crazy heart!

Stop, my crazy heart!

You're not the only

You're not the only

So why do you turn your back

I'm very sorry about last night.

I really misbehaved with you.

I am sorry.

I am really very sorry.

- It's ok.

- Can I say one more thing?

- This one?

- All right and this one?

- Very good.

- How much is this cowbell?

Excuse me, I came here before her.

I'll buy first.

- I'll take this one. How much?

- Hurry, we'll miss the train

- Here they are...

I don't understand

Just a minute. How much is that?

I don't know, keep the change.

- Do you want this knife?

The train is gone?

Senorita, don't cry.

Good girl, Thank you.

You've gone quiet.

It's raining. Don't cry.

Aren't I here?

OK! I'm gone!

Excuse me, when is the next train

The next train to Zurich will leave

The next train is not for hours.

So we'll catch a train from Zurich.

Or we could take a bus

Which would you prefer? A bus

You've been a pest from

What?

Getting on my nerves

You invite endless trouble.

Now we've missed the train,

I want to get to Zurich

So I suggest you go your way

Ok? Thank you.

We're heading for the same place,

So why split up now?

Senorita, you really need a guy

You're wrong there. A girl like me

Now please, stop following me.

Keep your distance.

I have a needle and thread.

- I am sorry, Senorita.

- Hello.

Can I see your passport, please?

I don't have my passport.

No, you don't understand,

I missed my train.

You have to come with us

- Please sit inside.

I was on a train, I missed my train.

My passport, my luggage, everything

It's not my fault!

Oh, darling! My sweetheart!

My honey, my sugar, my baby!

Thank you, officer.

Passport. I'm Raj Malhotra,

What a pain!

Thank you very much.

My baby.

Don't you dare!

What the bloody hell do you think

I told you not to follow me.

Shut up!

Who do you think you are?

I wasn't following you.

You should be grateful I came

Why bother?

I am sorry.

What... What did you say?

I am sorry.

I said too much in anger.

Never mind, Senorita.

In big countries such

What do you keep calling me

My first girlfriend was Spanish.

Why did you leave her?

She didn't like Indians.

You like Indians? Right?

When do we get to Zurich?

What's in Zurich?

So splendid, so beautiful.

I fear it might get spoiled

- Is this your first visit?

Good, very good.

Will you step on it?

What's the hurry? The train leaves

We have a whole night and

Relax, Senorita.

It was meant to happen. You're

Europe looks even better

There are four in the family.

Chutki is a bit precocious.

Ma is more like a friend than mother.

So I didn't need friends.

You can't spend your life

One day you'll need a companion

who'll walk by your side

- Can't walk any more.

I don't have money for a hotel.

We'll go to that house and ask

So we can move in now?

Found a place for the night.

Wow! What a beautiful room.

Where's your room?

The situation is, Senorita...

Were you hoping we'd spend

We have no choice.

I do. I'm not staying here.

You sleep on the bed, I'll sleep

No way. I'm off.

Ok, bye.

I'm not joking. I'm off.

You mean I can have

Good and goodbye.

- Ok, bye.

Wow! What a beautiful room.

Isn't it nice and clean?

Beautiful curtains!

And the view!

No horses?

Isn't it cosy here?

Oh, you've lit the fire!

Simran, I must admit you have

Can't think of a better place

We had a perfectly good room.

But you'd rather sleep in a stable,

Oh, God. I hate girls.

Have your dinner.

Not hungry.

OK, don't eat.

Here. Eat it.

I told you, I'm not hungry.

Come on, eat it.

I am sorry.

What did you say?

I said too much in anger.

It's ok.

In big countries such

You had the right idea, Senorita.

This barn is more exciting

How will we get to Zurich?

Forget Zurich. Tomorrow night

We'll catch the 8 a.m. bus.

You don't worry at all.

From now on, nothing can go wrong.

Nothing.

- What's that?

Cognac? Aren't you ashamed to

Better than dying in front of

And if you want to stay alive,

Keep away.

Alright, don't drink.

See you tomorrow morning, if

Good night.

- Let me sway a little.

- Let me spin around.

- Let's give you a kiss.

Watch me fly

Like the wind

Oh, my God!

Save me.

The cold breeze

Sets my body on fire

I'm in the mood to make you

my sweetheart

This has never happened before

I have never behaved like this

Watch me fly like the wind

Oh, my God!

Save me!

- Let me dance a bit.

- Let me stroll a bit.

- Let me kiss you.

Where are you going?

My little darling

You're a gorgeous girl.

Let me hug you

Let me hide you in my eyes

I feel drunk already

Oh, my God!

Save me!

- Let me sway a little.

- Let me spin around.

- Let's give you a kiss.

Now, I'm...

intoxicated!

Oh, God of mine

Save me

Good morning.

You look even prettier

How did I get here?

With me, last night.

I don't think you've

You had a bit too much.

Here.

What happened last night, Raj?

Last night...

It was meant to happen, Simran.

But I never thought it would

Tell me the truth.

How can I tell you, Simran?

Look into my eyes. Aren't they

No. It can't be.

- It's not true.

We can't change what happened.

Lying. You're lying. Right?

- No, Simran.

Alright, I'm lying.

My eyes are lying. But are these

Tell me, Simran.

Don't cry, Simran. I was joking.

Here, look. I used your lipstick.

You drank too much Cognac.

I had no choice, I swear.

Please, I was joking.

Listen to me, Simran.

I know what you think of me.

You think I'm a good-for-nothing

But I'm not that despicable.

I'm an Indian man.

And I know what honor means

I wouldn't take advantage of you,

Please believe me,

Nothing happened last night.

Believe me.

Don't joke like that. I don't know

Never joke like that again.

I am sorry.

I'll never do it again,

Hurry, get dressed.

Can I have my shirt back?

The bus leaves in ten minutes.

No, I'm not hungry.

Wow! What a beautiful church.

Let's take a look.

Who wants to look

Come on, Raj. It's so beautiful.

Yes. It's really beautiful.

You go and look.

- What?

- Shall we go?

What did you pray for?

I don't tell what I ask God.

You're sure He'll grant your

I am sure the pure get what

You go ahead. I'll join you.

- What's wrong?

Hi, I'm Raj.

I'm sorry I don't know

I don't want anything for myself.

But the girl who was here,

She's lovely. Goodness itself.

Whatever she wants,

Please. Thank you.

Where were you?

In the church?

Half a sugar, a drop of milk

- Your coffee.

Want a postcard to send home?

If Pops gets a postcard, he'll think

Are you ever serious?

Never. And if I ever am,

- When will that be?

Don't tell me a guy like you

I've had lots of affairs. But love?

Didn't find the right girl.

What kind of girl do you want?

Shall I tell you?

The moment I see that girl...

she'll awaken my every

How sweet.

It's never happened.

But I feel someone I've never

calls me from behind the clouds.

Who knows when the clouds

or when she will appear before me.

Has that ever happened to you?

Has a complete stranger ever crept

I've no room in my thoughts

My marriage has been arranged.

Your marriage has been arranged?

Congratulations!

Where does the groom live?

No, in India.

What does he look like?

Don't know. I've never met him.

You've never met the man

I don't need to.

Father has met him. He's a

You're willing to spend

with a man you've never met?

A man who is a complete

It's the tradition of our family.

Are you happy about the decision?

The train is here.

This is nice.

Yeah, this is also good.

I like this one.

Simran, lovely photographs.

Send me copies of the pictures.

- Aren't you coming?

- Sheena, you must.

I must meet your husband to see

Excuse me.

This fell.

I'll be right back.

Why are you looking at me

There's something I want

Go ahead.

I've fallen in love with you.

I love you, Simran.

Look at your face.

You thought I was telling

You're amazing, Simran.

You still haven't figured me out.

Remember I told you

- Just look at your face.

This love business isn't for me.

How can a man spend his entire

There are so many pretty girls

Some have great eyes, others

...You men are all the same.

That's me all over.

But you've outsmarted me.

You can spend the rest

whose face you've never

Bravo! That's true love.

Well, never mind.

But what if you fell in love

Imagine you met someone

and fell in love with him.

Anyone, say me. What if

What would you do then?

Would you still go back and

Or would you have the guts

What would you do?

I don't want to miss

I want us to miss it always.

What?

Nothing.

Raj, if she loves you,

Turn around.

Turn.

Bye, Ponchi. I'll give you a call.

See you, Rocky. I'll call you.

This is it.

Back in London.

How the month flew by!

Thank you for everything.

- It's all right.

- Thanks, see you.

Raj, you didn't give me

I'll send you a wedding invite.

No, I won't come.

I don't know what has

come over my heart

I had it here with me

Now it's gone missing

I don't know what has

come over my heart

I had it here with me

Now it's gone missing

I don't know what has

come over my heart

I had it here with me.

Oh, darling, you've fallen in love

Deny it a hundred times

Sweet love, this is what

You didn't turn around

I waited for a while

I felt like stopping you

but you were already gone

What is happening?

I don't know

Why is my heart

so crazed?

Oh, darling, you've fallen in love

Deny it a hundred times

Oh time, slow down, stay awhile

Go back to days gone past

The place where I left my heart

is far behind me now

- Where am I?

- What is this...

Oh, darling, you've fallen in love

Deny it a hundred times

Sweet love, this is what

What has come over my heart?

I had it here with me

Now it's gone missing

Ma, remember that dream

The face I saw in the palm

The one I wanted to meet.

I met him, Ma. He came to me.

What? What are you saying?

Yes, Ma. When I left home,

I wanted to live a lifetime

Then go back to my own country

and get married to a total stranger.

I had made peace with destiny, Ma.

How could I have guessed

He entered my life like a storm.

And like a falling leaf

I once read that love could be

But I never understood it.

Not even when he held my hand

I spent so much time with him.

I still didn't get it.

But today at the station when he

I suddenly realized

that I would never see him again.

I kept looking back

I wanted to stop him.

Say something.

Hear him.

He didn't stop.

But I understood that's what

Now he is in my every dream.

I don't know whether

All I know is that...

I can't belong to someone else.

I love him, Ma. I really...

Oh, you're up!

Simi and I were chatting.

I asked you not to betray my trust.

I made you promise.

But you deceived me.

No, Father.

I won't hear a word!

Pack your bags. We're leaving

For good.

Let her cry.

She gave her fate those tears.

She'll learn how to stop them.

Good evening.

Beer?

- What's the girl's name?

What girl, Pops?

The one you're looking for

You know me, I never fall

Oh, I forgot. Some have great lips

- Exactly...

- Where does she live?

Simran.

I don't know.

What's she like?

Very lovely.

What's the problem?

The problem is... she's about

We'll stop the wedding.

Your time was different.

Love is still called love.

No, Pops. It's too late now.

She'll soon belong to another.

A bride belongs to the man

I didn't father you to strum

We folk don't stare at the moon,

Now go. Don't come back till

Good!

They've moved out.

Their daughter's marrying. They're

I'm coming, Simran.

I'm coming.

Come home, now.

You can hear the girls' anklets

Mustard sways in the fields.

Come home to me. I wait for you

Come home, oh stranger.

Come home, oh stranger.

Bless me, Mother.

No, Mother. No.

Son,

I have held these tears back

They won't be stopped today.

My darling Simran.

My sweet little doll.

- How are you?

Now you're the bride's aunt,

I've tried for years, but there's

I think a handsome foreigner

You haven't changed a bit.

You made us wait for ages.

My dear wife, will you excuse us?

Guess who she is.

You don't recognize her?

She's my daughter, Preeti,

May you live long!

Amazing. 20 years and she's all

- Like her father.

Where is Kuljit?

He went hunting.

- My respects.

- He's a real Punjabi lad.

Come and have breakfast.

Let's go. Come.

This is for you,

- Will you show me around?

Children, grandma wants you

You know something, Simi?

When I was young, your

there's no difference between

They both have equal rights.

I grew up believing

But as I grew older, I realized

I had to give up my studies.

My brothers' education

That was my first sacrifice.

The sacrifices never ended.

First as a daughter, then as a sister.

But when you were born...

and I held you for the

I made myself a promise.

My daughter would never suffer

She would not make sacrifices

So what if she is a girl?

She will live her life

She'll have her share of happiness.

But I was wrong, Simran.

I forgot women have no right

They're born to sacrifice

But men don't sacrifice anything

This is why today, your mother

asks you to find happiness.

Forget him, my daughter.

Your father won't understand.

I beg you. Keep peace

Forget him, child.

Forget him.

You're right, Ma.

I'm so naive.

I don't even know if

I know my father would

Can't I make a little sacrifice

Go, Ma.

Tell Father I'm ready

I will not make any trouble.

Lucky man, Kuljit! Your girl is

Forget Kuljit's girl.

Chukti, you're so cute.

Excuse me, I am not a baby.

My name is Miss Rajeshwari Singh.

She's pretty sassy.

Let me get married first.

Listen to me.

The engagement is in two days.

Let's have some sweets.

Here comes the kheer!

Something is troubling me,

I don't know why,

I see sadness.

She doesn't laugh with

Is everything all right?

Don't worry, Mother.

It's a new place, new people.

She'll be fine in a few days.

Have some kheer.

Hasn't Simran forgotten him yet?

She's agreed to the marriage.

She'll forget everything

If she keeps thinking of him,

When I saw you I knew

my beloved

Love is a crazy thing

When I saw you I knew,

Love is a crazy thing

When I saw you I knew,

Love is a crazy thing

Where do we go from here?

I could just die in your arms

When I saw you I knew,

Love is a crazy thing

Where do we go from here?

I could just die in your arms

When I saw you I knew,

These eyes of mine

dream of you

This heart of mine

There's nothing I can call my own,

My very life is yours

Your tears fill my eyes

Sadness breaks into a smile

When I saw you I knew,

Love is a crazy thing

Where do we go from here?

I could just die in your arms

When I saw you I knew,

This heart of mine finds

What can I say?

Sit right here, in front of me

So I can keep looking at you

You called me. See, here I am

Is there a bigger oath

When I saw you I knew,

Love is a crazy thing

When I saw you I knew,

Love is a crazy thing

Where do we go from here?

I could just die in your arms

I could just die in your arms

Take me away from here, Raj.

What?

You don't know what's going on.

I'm getting engaged in two days,

The arrangements are made.

My father gave his friend his word,

He'd do anything, but could never

We have to run away, Raj.

No, Simran. I didn't come here

I may have been born in

I came here to make you

I'll only take you away

when your father gives

You don't know my father, Raj.

We have to run away, Raj.

- Do you love me?

- Do you trust me?

So listen to me carefully.

From today we're strangers. I don't

Go home. Let things go as planned.

I know what I'm trying isn't easy.

But I have complete faith

But, Simran, I cannot walk

You must be my strength

Will you stand by me?

Remember one thing.

I came here for you.

Until you belong to me forever,

I won't leave.

What's the name of the man

Kuljit Singh.

Help!

Anyone there?

Help me.

Where is everyone?

Help!

If Raj hadn't saved me, the hunter

Come on.

- You've won me over, Raj

Are you new here?

I'm from London. Cheers!

A guest from abroad.

What brings you here?

I need to achieve something.

What? Tell us.

Some land.

I want to buy some land

What kind of factory?

A beer factory. Stroh's Beer.

Kuljit, is 10 million pounds

- What's wrong?

Not enough? I could get more.

No, pal. That's a lot.

Oh, thank God! You're so nice.

God works miracles like

- We'll get along well, superbly....

You want to build a factory?

Done, my friend!

Thank you.

Raj...

Where are you staying?

I don't know a soul here. So I'm

Like hell you are!

I've a huge house and you're staying

Binda, bring his luggage over.

- It's not...

You saved my life, Kuljit's life.

I know you're a London big shot,

We'll have a riot.

If you insist, I'll do

- That's more like it.

We'll have a blast!

Aren't you going?

Hurry, on the double.

We'll have some Scotch whisky.

- Cheers.

We're deeply indebted to you

- No, Maaji. It was my duty.

Preeti, some sweets for Raj.

Thank you.

That's enough.

10 million pounds?

Raj, my son!

- Give him the sweets!

Have some from me.

That's it! You want to build

Get ready for a party

- Baldev?

Kuljit is marrying his daughter.

- What will I do there?

- But if you insist...

But Baldev is an English type.

That's my boy!

Come on. We're always late

Kuljit, I need to talk to you.

- Don't worry, you'll be fine.

I'll have them all. Thank you

Welcome.

My respects, Father-in-law.

Congratulations!

Listen.

The mean shopkeeper.

Hello, how are you?

- I've seen you before.

London? I never got beyond

This is my friend Raj,

Oh, here you are, Raj! He saved my

Know who he is? My dearest

Don't stare! Pay your respects.

The doctor is waiting to meet you.

The doctor is a gem.

The old geezer has an

- What happened?

Amazing! This old mansion

This is my friend Raj.

And this is Simran...

Hello, Simran.

You know, if it wasn't for him,

What are you saying?

Where in London do you stay, Mr. Raj?

Tell her.

- I live in Hampstead, miss...

I'm very pleased to meet you,

- What's this?

This is so sweet.

You're most welcome Miss Rajeshwari.

The people that I like usually

Ok, Chutki.

And the people I like

- Alright, Raj.

This is my British friend, Raj.

- I told you about him.

- Have some.

Allow me, Maaji. I'll pass it round.

You're from the groom's side.

You're amazing, Maaji.

First you call me son, now you

I made the lassi with my own

I love your sari.

After you.

No! Let the young people do that.

That's what I say, but who listens?

- They dump all the work on me.

- Who are you?

Raj! Raj who?

Your future son-in-law.

Your future son-in-law's

Sweet boy! Put it over there.

Sweetheart!

Today is a lucky day.

I saw Simran laugh

You're right, Mother.

Simran is looking very happy

Sir, beer?

Lassi? This is a lassi, sir...

Sweet lassi? No? Plain, then.

Raj, you won't make it.

English boy! Get up.

Aren't you coming? Hunting?

Come off it, Raj. Get up!

I'm ill. I have a fever.

I was so cold last night, I went

- You have only one shoe on.

I'm very sorry I can't go hunting

Don't worry. You British

I'll send some medicine.

We're having fowl tonight.

Don't worry, you'll be alright.

- Best of luck.

Idiot.

Raj, now you better start.

- What's all this?

Something amazing happened.

I happened to bump into Father's

He gave me all this.

But what can I do with all this

You're having a wedding.

The bride's family can't

Maaji, not again. Decide.

If you call me "son," then you

- How's that?

- OK, I won't.

Now listen to this.

boys who help out at weddings

Is that why you're helping?

Only the lucky get

What's a good bride?

Let's say this.

Don't tick me off. Bless me.

You'll get the bride

- I must be off.

Of course, I'll...

Don't think about it too much,

You won't find such workmanship

All the girls will be jealous

As for the boys...

It's lovely.

It's not that special.

Here, that's a beautiful piece.

It'll make you glow.

Dreadful saris. I want something

Look at this one.

I'll lose my reputation if you

Made with real gold thread.

Stop this nonsense.

I suppose it's not that bad.

I'll keep it.

Pack it. Don't overcharge.

Exhausting, all these saris.

One grain, two grains.

The girl dances on the roof.

- Raj, sing us a song.

Don't be coy like a girl. Sing.

Go on, sing.

Please.

If you're in love,

If you're in love,

Live and die by love.

You eye one girl

Let it drop

What will you sing now?

The brave of heart will come to

And everyone in the house

- Simran, listen.

- On one condition. A kiss, Senorita.

Just one kiss.

Ma will see us.

Let her.

- Chutki will see us.

- My aunt will see us.

Her dear father will be

Stop thinking, Baldev.

For the first time in 20 years,

That was a good move.

Brilliant!

- I'll put it back.

You are a genius. You're not only

What's wrong?

You know what's happening

No. What?

I'm getting engaged to Kuljit.

Oh yes! Congratulations.

Be serious Raj.

Kuljit will make me wear

Know why an engagement ring

Because the veins from this finger

I can only wear your ring, Raj.

Want me to put a ring

No problem.

It's all a joke to you. You don't

Look at me.

I understand your suffering

But can't you see?

No one knows me well here.

I need more time, Simran.

And I need you to be strong.

No idiot can give you a ring

You're mine. Only mine.

Chutki will wake up. Go.

Listen.

Sister?

Can I say something?

I really don't like Kuljit.

It's late. Go to sleep.

I like the man on the roof.

Isn't Raj the man you met

I like him a lot. Marry him.

Don't worry. I'll marry him.

I love you, Sister.

Give these almonds to Ramu

- Where are the flowers?

I forgot. How would we

The brave of heart will win

Weren't you on the groom's side?

Hey, pal. I'll get married one day,

- What the hell!

What a lucky fellow Kuljit is!

Now for the ring.

Simran, your hand.

Simran, your hand.

What happened?

I cut my fingers when I took

Never mind.

The other hand, then.

These girls make your head spin

These boys are just street rascals

Paint your hands with henna.

Paint your hands with henna.

Fair girl, your beloved

Behind the groom's garland

Hide your face

Keep your feelings hidden

As your hair flies in the wind,

All these unmarried lovers wait,

Hide the girls in the house,

Our village is overrun by

Don't meet their eye.

Fair girl, your beloved is coming

I'm a young man.

If my heart skips a beat,

Hold onto your heart.

If it casts its spell,

Keep an eye out for me.

Fair girl, your beloved is coming

Say nothing more.

Hide your feelings in your heart

My goddess of beauty

My goddess of beauty,

That you're still beautiful,

I could give my life for you,

Paint your hands with henna.

Father, you were wonderful yesterday.

How you danced!

Good, very good.

Just a bit of dirt. It's gone.

Father, aren't there fewer

One, two, three...

No, maybe not.

I've made up my mind.

Today I'll talk to Raj.

- Raj is here.

Raj, my dear boy!

Raj, I have something

Usually this is discussed

But we're so close,

I want our friendship

Why not?

My daughter Preeti...

I want you to marry her.

Raj, old boy, think fast or

Raj, do you have any objections?

How could I?

But I can't decide on my own.

- Pops?

What a good boy he is!

I never do anything

No problem. Give me his number.

Actually, he's gone to America

- I'll ask him to come here

My country! My soil!

Raj, my son. Here I am!

You can find everything

But not your wife's great cooking.

Or our language and culture.

When you love the Ganges,

I told Raj, "Come back only

Anyway, what do you do

- In London?

My philosophy is "Go East,

Don't worry. All is well.

I missed you, my son.

You didn't say your daddy

A miracle! We were talking about

He had your photo and was looking

I knew it!

- My in-law.

Of course! Why do you need me to

Have I ever refused you anything?

Let's sweeten your

Let them marry at once.

Terrific!

So it's settled!

- Happy?

Let's celebrate.

So you're marrying Preeti and

And Kuljit is marrying Simran.

But you love Simran, not Preeti.

- So why was Preeti in London?

Who's Simran?

- Pops, please stop thinking.

Don't worry. I'm here.

Thank you, Pops.

"Let them marry at once.

- Pops, why did you come?

OK, I made a mistake. I'll fix it.

I'll say it's the anniversary of

- Preeti!

Of course. You will have

Raj and I were just talking

Milk? For me?

Tomorrow is Karwa Chauth.

Can I fast for my future husband?

- Of course. What's the problem?

- Oh, no! Never.

In our family, girls fasting before

Besides, we can't discuss

This month is the anniversary of

It's not the right time.

Simran!

Raj, do you know what tomorrow is?

What now?

My first Karwa Chauth.

I want you to give me a drop of

so I can break the fast.

- Hands off.

I said, "hands off."

If you don't love me, just say so

Then you can marry Kuljit and I'll

- Did I say something wrong?

"I want you to give me a drop of

to break the fast."

Are you nuts? I say publicly:

"Hi, Simran. I'm your future

I'll starve to death.

But I'll only take water

Like father, like daughter.

Mr. Malhotra, you're amazing.

No one would guess you're Indian

Don't be fooled by appearances.

Bravo! Such fine thoughts!

I believe you want to start

The factory is just an excuse.

The truth is I came looking

All the men are hiding behind

They say today's women's day.

Are you fasting too, darling?

May you live long, child.

My son is blessed to have

Careful, children.

This is Pops. I mean, my father.

- Raj has enchanted us all.

I'll be right back.

- Pops, this is...

This can only be Simran.

Beautiful.

Bless you.

- Pops?

Watch where you're going.

I am sorry.

Oh spring! Shower us with flowers

My beloved is here

Kammo, where are the flowers?

Excuse me.

I'm Raj's father, from London.

Born in Bhatinda but lived in

- I'm Simran's aunt.

You look like her sister.

Aren't you fasting?

- I'm not married.

Your flower.

Perhaps it was meant for you.

Raj, when will the moon rise?

Starving? I told you not to fast.

Eat, no one's watching.

- Stop it!

Hey, Simran. The moon is out.

In her eyes, a prayer

A prayer for her husband's

To see the moon,

To break the fast of

When I drink the water you offer,

Whatever you pray for tonight

Oh stranger, come home.

What's wrong?

- What's wrong?

Come, child.

- What happened?

Come on, brothers. Let's eat.

She's so delicate, poor thing.

What's wrong?

- No way.

It isn't easy for him to come.

They don't let Raj out of their sight.

He won't come. Please, eat.

No. I'd rather starve to death.

Very well, then.

I am sorry. Hi, Chutki.

Sorry, I'm late. What could I do?

It was hell getting away.

Eat, Sister.

I said I'm sorry. Now eat

Chutki, please tell him

When I was dying of hunger.

he was eating to

Besides, it's my first

Is he bothered? What's it to him

Oh God, Sister. Raj hasn't

He said he'd eat with you, and

Sorry, Raj. I couldn't keep quiet

Come here.

Are you talking to me?

- I said too much in anger.

In big countries such small

It's my turn. You feed me now.

I told you not to betray me.

My daughter will not suffer

She will not make sacrifices either

She'll live her life as she pleases.

Come in.

Take this.

I won't hear a word.

I know everything. I've seen

I know Raj is the boy

I also know you love each other

I was wrong, Simran.

My daughter will not sacrifice

Raj, I know you'll make

You both have my blessings.

Go away.

No one here will understand

Take her away.

I'll take care of things here.

I won't hear a word.

Go, before I weaken.

Please go.

- I implore you, take her away.

Please sit, Maaji.

Here.

I was very young when

But I owe what I am today

She told me something

She said: "Son, at every turn

The right and the wrong path.

The wrong path is the easy one.

The right path will be strewn

If you take the wrong path,

at first you'll be rewarded

But in the end, you'll be

If you take the right path

at every step you'll be faced

But in the end, you'll be

Tell me, Maaji.

Is my path the right one

Yours is the right path, son.

But you don't know my husband.

Maaji, your husband doesn't

If I'd wanted to elope with Simran,

But I don't want to snatch her away.

I don't want to steal her. I want us

Now I'm here, I'll take my bride

But I'll only leave

when her father gives me

Simran is not your problem

You've said goodbye to

Now let the bridal palanquin depart.

Excuse me.

Does this crying disorder

Good shot, my God.

Kuljeet, now that we are friends

I hope you won't mind if I tell

Go ahead, Uncle.

That girl... what's her name?

You're not a good match,

- Why not, Uncle?

You're a strong young man

That girl is too quiet and shy.

You need a feisty girl.

Come to London. I'll introduce you

No problem, Uncle.

After I marry Simran

and I'll come to London

Two birds, one in hand, one in the bush.

- We'll raise hell.

I was very young when my father

and brought me to these fields.

I've been friends with

I feel at peace here.

I love spending time

Tell me something, Father.

Are these pigeons different

There's a difference.

These pigeons know me.

In London, they're strangers.

Maybe the difference lies

One of those London pigeons

It comes from your land.

But perhaps you can't

What's happened?

What are you doing?

My mother always said our country's

But who did this insane thing?

Kuljit?

Look, Father.

Let's go.

Are you still angry about

It was a folly of youth.

I've forgotten all about it.

I was wrong about you.

You're right. Maybe I didn't

Sorry.

What's wrong, Mother? You called me.

The doctor may say what he wants,

but I know my time is up.

Don't say such inauspicious things,

Nothing to worry about.

I've had a wonderful life.

I have no complaints, dear.

But now that I've seen Simran

a wish fills my heart.

I want to see my granddaughter

I hope I don't die

Don't say that, Mother.

The bridal palanquin

needs only to go from one

And you're all here with me.

Don't wait another week.

You're right. Let them

Isn't it, Baldev? The wedding

- Yes, Mom.

It'll come tomorrow only.

We must take Simran away.

There's no other way.

I've got it all planned.

We'll take the morning train.

I'll get the tickets and wait

We'll face whatever happens later.

Are you listening?

I know you don't want to

But it's too late now.

If you love her and want

you'll have to elope, understand?

Good.

Take me away from here, Raj.

You don't know my father, Raj.

I came here to make you

I'll only take you away when

I don't know what will

I myself don't know what

But you'll have to trust me.

Whatever I do tomorrow

it'll be for both of us.

Do you love me?

Do you trust me?

All that's left is for the bridal

Oh, my friend

Oh, my love

I give you

into the hands of God

How strange are the ways

How many blows our crazy hearts

What is left for me to hear or say?

No more hide and seek

Tomorrow my bridal palanquin

Is it the start or end of life?

Simi, come. It's time for

Father, I was going to tell you...

You were right. It was I

You've snuck into my home.

Among my family.

And played with my honor.

You deceived me.

You abused my trust.

You mocked our decency.

How dare you love Simran?

How can you be worthy of her when

I was right about you.

Scoundrels and liars like you

Didn't I tell you to

Didn't I say no one here

Didn't I tell you we must run?

No, Simran. No.

You can run away from strangers.

But if you run away from your own,

They're our elders.

Our parents.

They spend their lives

They give us boundless love.

They can decide things for us

We've no right to make them suffer

Father is right.

I'm a liar and a cheat.

So what if I lied to win you?

A lie is still a lie.

Father is right.

I'm unworthy of you.

So what if I see no one else

So what if yours is the only name

Father is right. I am a good-for-nothing.

How did I imagine that

So what if this good-for-nothing

Love isn't everything.

Father is right, Simran.

Father is right.

Here, Father.

I didn't come here to break

I came to win a heart.

There must be something

if I couldn't win your heart.

If you think Kuljit will make

then you must be right.

You, better than anyone,

Forgive me, Father.

Forgive me, Preeti.

I know I hurt you.

Raj, where is Simran?

She will come, Pops.

Her father will bring her.

He'll have to.

I won't hear another word.

Your son has deceived us all.

- I won't let a liar...

My son is my pride.

Don't insult my pride.

They're fighting at the station.

Stop them. Please come.

Simran, come with me.

Stop it!

Let me go, Father. Let me go.

Raj is my life, Father.

Let me go to my Raj.

Father, please I beg of you.

Go, Simran.

No one could ever love you

Go, child. Go.

Go to your Raj.

Go, Simran.

Go, live your life.

- I am sorry.

In big countries such small things

The brave of heart always win

When I saw you I knew,

Love is a crazy thing

Where do I go from here?

I could just die in your arms