1 00:03:10,480 --> 00:03:13,060 - Yes, tell me. - Don't leave the house. 2 00:03:13,180 --> 00:03:14,180 Why? 3 00:03:19,430 --> 00:03:21,180 Your stay in Kolkata... 4 00:03:22,140 --> 00:03:23,140 is probably over. 5 00:03:26,390 --> 00:03:27,640 Severe unrest all over Kolkata. 6 00:03:28,140 --> 00:03:30,390 Chaos in Moulali, Mallikbazar, Ripon Street, Beniapukur! 7 00:03:32,390 --> 00:03:37,350 Police forced to use tear gas, bullets as angry mobs set fire to the city. 8 00:03:39,730 --> 00:03:41,730 Fundamentalists fuel the rampage. 9 00:03:41,810 --> 00:03:43,180 Section 144 implemented. 10 00:03:44,680 --> 00:03:46,060 Enemy of religion! 11 00:03:46,390 --> 00:03:47,770 Leave Kolkata! 12 00:03:52,730 --> 00:03:54,100 Enemy of religion! 13 00:03:54,430 --> 00:03:55,810 Leave Kolkata! 14 00:05:07,310 --> 00:05:09,770 You don't want writers to think... 15 00:05:10,600 --> 00:05:12,100 or write... 16 00:05:13,560 --> 00:05:15,140 or live. 17 00:05:17,680 --> 00:05:20,270 Hasn't religion spoken of tolerance? 18 00:05:46,890 --> 00:05:49,560 This is no revolution! This is nonsense! 19 00:05:49,890 --> 00:05:51,730 This is mindless nonsense. 20 00:05:51,890 --> 00:05:53,930 I have nothing else to say about today’s incident. 21 00:05:54,060 --> 00:05:57,310 These are the words of fanatics. 22 00:05:57,680 --> 00:06:01,270 Political action, political reaction and political rhetoric... 23 00:06:01,600 --> 00:06:05,310 affect the psyche of the common man... 24 00:06:05,640 --> 00:06:07,810 BOU (wife) 25 00:06:09,060 --> 00:06:13,480 The common man does not have the political awareness to deal with it. 26 00:06:13,640 --> 00:06:15,980 The situation went out of control. 27 00:06:16,270 --> 00:06:18,230 Such news is flashed all over by the media and... 28 00:06:18,310 --> 00:06:22,100 This is very shameful for our city... 29 00:06:22,310 --> 00:06:25,140 and for us, Bengalis. 30 00:06:25,600 --> 00:06:28,850 Who are you to say whose visa should be cancelled?! 31 00:06:28,980 --> 00:06:32,310 India is home to Hindus, Muslims, Jains, Sikhs... 32 00:06:35,350 --> 00:06:37,890 India is not a religious state. 33 00:06:38,310 --> 00:06:41,140 So we should have been more careful. 34 00:06:44,310 --> 00:06:47,310 What we need to do now is to keep calm... 35 00:07:07,850 --> 00:07:09,850 Just one more question, Vikram! 36 00:07:09,980 --> 00:07:11,890 Can she really be forced to leave the city? 37 00:07:12,060 --> 00:07:14,350 I have no such information. 38 00:07:14,980 --> 00:07:17,270 Kolkata... the city of Literature and Art. 39 00:07:17,390 --> 00:07:19,850 Such an incident, here, involving a writer! 40 00:07:20,140 --> 00:07:21,140 Mob fury. 41 00:07:21,230 --> 00:07:22,230 And her reaction? 42 00:07:22,350 --> 00:07:24,730 In my opinion, she should not be disturbed now. 43 00:07:25,060 --> 00:07:26,930 And... excuse me! 44 00:07:26,980 --> 00:07:29,230 And I hope our media sympathizes with her situation. 45 00:07:29,350 --> 00:07:30,430 Definitely. 46 00:07:30,930 --> 00:07:33,640 Is your connection with her professional or personal? 47 00:07:33,730 --> 00:07:34,730 She's a friend. 48 00:07:34,770 --> 00:07:35,770 Excuse me. 49 00:07:37,890 --> 00:07:40,980 It is evident Ambarish, no one is divulging details. 50 00:07:41,230 --> 00:07:45,430 But still, friends like the esteemed entrepreneur, Vikram Ehsaas... 51 00:07:45,600 --> 00:07:49,520 bureaucrats have been visiting her all day. 52 00:07:49,640 --> 00:07:53,430 With Shyamal De on the camera, this is Ritwik, TV Kolkata. 53 00:08:15,350 --> 00:08:19,480 If an individual or a community disapproves of any written material, there may be protests. 54 00:08:21,230 --> 00:08:25,100 Isn't Baaghini a wild cat? Feeding on raw fish! 55 00:08:25,310 --> 00:08:27,180 Our democracy recognizes Freedom of Speech. 56 00:08:27,180 --> 00:08:30,680 You must understand what's going on! Just switch on the TV. 57 00:08:31,430 --> 00:08:33,680 Burning vehicles on the road isn't the right way. 58 00:08:35,060 --> 00:08:36,060 Come along. 59 00:08:38,390 --> 00:08:39,520 Come, eat. 60 00:08:40,270 --> 00:08:41,600 There you go. 61 00:08:44,480 --> 00:08:45,480 Good girl. 62 00:08:46,480 --> 00:08:48,600 My Baaghini knows clever tricks! 63 00:08:54,770 --> 00:08:56,430 Your water. 64 00:08:58,560 --> 00:08:59,600 I'm sorry. 65 00:09:00,350 --> 00:09:01,980 You'll have to come with us. Now. 66 00:09:02,060 --> 00:09:03,310 The car's ready. 67 00:09:03,430 --> 00:09:05,520 - Cover her head.- - Okay sir. Cover her head. 68 00:09:05,680 --> 00:09:07,140 - Be careful.- - Please cooperate. 69 00:09:07,850 --> 00:09:09,430 - Back door.- - Please! 70 00:09:09,560 --> 00:09:12,350 Please cooperate. Don't worry, we've arranged for everything. 71 00:09:12,430 --> 00:09:15,270 - Where am I going?- - Please calm down. 72 00:09:15,430 --> 00:09:18,180 - Where the hell am I going?- - Come with us! 73 00:09:18,430 --> 00:09:21,390 - Kindly, Madam, please!- - This is not done! 74 00:09:23,430 --> 00:09:25,230 - Open that door!- - There's a spiral staircase! 75 00:09:26,180 --> 00:09:27,980 - Careful.- - Please don't struggle. 76 00:09:28,180 --> 00:09:30,430 It's all so sudden... 77 00:09:30,680 --> 00:09:32,390 - Let's go.- - You'll hurt yourself! 78 00:09:33,560 --> 00:09:35,350 It's dark. Just be careful. 79 00:09:35,520 --> 00:09:36,600 Vikram, come with me. 80 00:09:36,890 --> 00:09:37,980 Yes. 81 00:09:38,640 --> 00:09:40,310 - Tell me.- - Do you have her passport? 82 00:10:05,430 --> 00:10:07,930 Flown to Rajasthan overnight. 83 00:10:08,310 --> 00:10:11,350 Immediately shifted to Delhi under tight security. 84 00:10:11,390 --> 00:10:13,810 Delhi wasn't safe either. 85 00:10:13,850 --> 00:10:17,140 Sources say she's been sent out of the country. 86 00:10:17,560 --> 00:10:19,930 To an unknown destination. 87 00:10:30,520 --> 00:10:33,020 My baby remains with you. 88 00:10:34,480 --> 00:10:37,230 Raw fish and full-cream milk. 89 00:10:40,310 --> 00:10:42,060 Just a few more days... 90 00:10:42,810 --> 00:10:44,020 I'll return. 91 00:10:45,310 --> 00:10:47,020 I surely will. 92 00:12:11,560 --> 00:12:12,980 Gustav is expecting me. 93 00:12:15,560 --> 00:12:16,640 All well? 94 00:12:16,770 --> 00:12:17,850 The area is secure. 95 00:12:59,680 --> 00:13:01,810 Theo... we are needed over here. 96 00:13:07,560 --> 00:13:10,180 Lucas Johansson, President of the Swedish Pen Club. 97 00:13:10,680 --> 00:13:11,730 Welcome to Sweden Ma'am. 98 00:13:12,600 --> 00:13:13,600 So... 99 00:13:13,810 --> 00:13:15,980 This is where you'll be staying for the time being. 100 00:13:16,350 --> 00:13:19,430 This cottage belongs to Mr. Jan Henrik, presently out of the city. 101 00:13:20,560 --> 00:13:23,600 We have arranged for 24x7 security here. 102 00:13:24,390 --> 00:13:27,560 So, please make yourself comfortable until Jan gets back. 103 00:13:29,730 --> 00:13:32,560 If you need anything... anything at all... just... 104 00:13:33,600 --> 00:13:35,640 give me a call at this number. 105 00:13:39,600 --> 00:13:42,640 All international calls have been barred. Please have a seat. 106 00:13:46,520 --> 00:13:49,560 So... this is your permit in Stockholm. 107 00:13:50,810 --> 00:13:53,310 We need you to sign at the last page, please. 108 00:14:04,270 --> 00:14:05,640 Sorry Madam, but... 109 00:14:06,520 --> 00:14:10,180 We do find it most unfortunate that your country disowns you. 110 00:14:11,270 --> 00:14:14,350 And that even India has sent you away so unceremoniously. 111 00:14:14,770 --> 00:14:17,270 See, I'm an author myself and I know how that would...- 112 00:14:17,350 --> 00:14:18,560 I deserve it. 113 00:14:19,480 --> 00:14:20,520 Deserve it? 114 00:14:21,310 --> 00:14:23,060 It's the pen and the sword. 115 00:14:25,930 --> 00:14:27,680 The sword always wins. 116 00:14:31,520 --> 00:14:34,230 Newspaper Headlines: BANISHED IN EXCHANGE OF MINORITY VOTES 117 00:14:35,730 --> 00:14:38,270 RETURN TO INDIA UNCERTAIN 118 00:14:41,600 --> 00:14:42,600 What's up? 119 00:14:42,770 --> 00:14:43,770 Shayonti... 120 00:14:44,930 --> 00:14:45,930 What's wrong? 121 00:14:46,350 --> 00:14:47,770 Get that thing out of here! 122 00:14:48,060 --> 00:14:50,350 It was sitting on my chest! 123 00:14:50,980 --> 00:14:53,680 And keep this thing tied at night. 124 00:14:54,020 --> 00:14:55,520 - Tied?- - Yes. 125 00:14:55,600 --> 00:14:58,100 You didn't ask for my consent. Now, deal with it. 126 00:14:58,180 --> 00:15:00,350 Or get a nanny for it. Disgusting! 127 00:15:01,350 --> 00:15:02,560 A nanny? 128 00:15:04,480 --> 00:15:05,850 My phone... 129 00:15:06,560 --> 00:15:07,770 Come with me. 130 00:15:11,480 --> 00:15:14,810 And listen, make sure she doesn't pee on my school books! 131 00:15:15,140 --> 00:15:15,850 Pritam here. 132 00:15:16,020 --> 00:15:17,640 Hello. Yes, hello... 133 00:15:18,850 --> 00:15:22,430 This is Amal Majumder, the photographer. 134 00:15:22,850 --> 00:15:25,180 We'd like to do a photoshoot. 135 00:15:26,100 --> 00:15:28,350 - With me?- - No. The cat. 136 00:15:29,390 --> 00:15:32,230 At what time today would she be free? 137 00:15:33,560 --> 00:15:35,390 After twelve? 138 00:15:50,730 --> 00:15:51,730 Lucas...? 139 00:15:54,350 --> 00:15:55,890 Yes... Lucas... 140 00:16:31,020 --> 00:16:32,020 Coat. 141 00:16:39,020 --> 00:16:40,560 Thank you. 142 00:16:41,140 --> 00:16:42,680 Excuse me. 143 00:16:43,680 --> 00:16:46,020 Can you help me? I'm very hungry. 144 00:16:48,730 --> 00:16:49,930 Food... I need food. 145 00:16:50,100 --> 00:16:51,600 English no no- Swedish or Finnish. 146 00:16:52,640 --> 00:16:53,810 I'm hungry. 147 00:16:54,430 --> 00:16:55,640 I need to eat. 148 00:17:08,230 --> 00:17:09,230 Here? 149 00:19:08,980 --> 00:19:10,390 She's gone underneath again. 150 00:19:10,770 --> 00:19:11,770 Baaghini... 151 00:19:13,430 --> 00:19:15,430 - She's very fidgety!- - Come out, honey.- 152 00:19:15,770 --> 00:19:18,230 - Yes...- - Baaghini, come out. 153 00:19:18,600 --> 00:19:20,600 Sir, please request her... 154 00:19:20,600 --> 00:19:23,100 if she could kindly come and sit on the sofa. 155 00:19:26,810 --> 00:19:31,180 - Face the camera.- - Uncle wants to take a snap, come out. 156 00:19:31,430 --> 00:19:34,020 - Behave yourself. - Always in profile! 157 00:19:34,100 --> 00:19:36,680 Sir, do you have a chocolate that she might like? 158 00:19:36,980 --> 00:19:40,180 - Me??- - You surely have milk to lure a cat with? 159 00:19:40,680 --> 00:19:42,980 Yes of course! Baaghini! 160 00:19:43,430 --> 00:19:44,560 Come, I'll give you some milk. 161 00:19:44,600 --> 00:19:47,560 Please get it. She'll come out as soon as you go. 162 00:19:47,600 --> 00:19:49,770 - Very disobedient.- - Let's see if milk works. 163 00:19:49,890 --> 00:19:51,640 Always wriggling! 164 00:19:53,520 --> 00:19:55,600 Tough one, this! Here you go... 165 00:19:56,180 --> 00:19:57,390 Come out you and%$^%$! 166 00:20:26,980 --> 00:20:28,680 Mother! 167 00:20:29,350 --> 00:20:34,060 Mother! I am very scared! 168 00:20:37,310 --> 00:20:41,020 I am scared, Mother! 169 00:20:41,230 --> 00:20:43,350 Mother! Mother! 170 00:20:44,810 --> 00:20:46,270 Mother! 171 00:20:51,060 --> 00:20:52,560 Mother! 172 00:21:46,980 --> 00:21:47,980 Madam... 173 00:21:49,640 --> 00:21:50,640 Madam! 174 00:21:52,230 --> 00:21:54,350 - I am sorry to wake you but- - It's okay. 175 00:21:54,390 --> 00:21:56,930 You are a superstar in Sweden! 176 00:21:58,100 --> 00:21:59,770 A letter from the Prime Minister. 177 00:22:02,230 --> 00:22:03,230 May I? 178 00:22:03,730 --> 00:22:04,350 Yes. 179 00:22:04,730 --> 00:22:05,730 Okay. 180 00:22:06,310 --> 00:22:07,310 Here it is. 181 00:22:12,850 --> 00:22:15,140 Madam, Welcome to Sweden. 182 00:22:15,980 --> 00:22:19,890 The Swedish people have always honoured the humanist in you. 183 00:22:20,020 --> 00:22:23,060 We assure you the maximum security in our country... 184 00:22:23,140 --> 00:22:27,060 and hope to offer you the peace needed for uninterrupted work. 185 00:22:28,480 --> 00:22:31,100 It would be my pleasure to meet you in person. 186 00:22:31,430 --> 00:22:34,890 My Personal Secretary will be in touch with you. 187 00:22:35,600 --> 00:22:38,930 May this Land of the Midnight Sun become your home. 188 00:22:41,100 --> 00:22:42,600 A real honour. 189 00:22:42,980 --> 00:22:45,810 A real honour, Madam. What more could one ask for? 190 00:22:45,850 --> 00:22:46,850 Food. 191 00:22:48,430 --> 00:22:49,430 Food? 192 00:22:50,520 --> 00:22:52,350 Anything that I can eat. 193 00:23:49,850 --> 00:23:52,310 So, Pritam... Your name's in the newspapers. 194 00:23:53,480 --> 00:23:55,180 You're getting calls from journalists... 195 00:23:55,560 --> 00:23:56,810 You're a celebrity, buddy! 196 00:23:56,890 --> 00:23:57,600 Oh please! 197 00:23:57,770 --> 00:24:00,140 She's your friend! And you never told us! 198 00:24:01,640 --> 00:24:03,430 Hey Pritam... where is she now? 199 00:24:03,890 --> 00:24:04,890 No idea. 200 00:24:06,180 --> 00:24:07,560 She didn't even call. 201 00:24:08,140 --> 00:24:09,730 - What chaos!- - It's expected! 202 00:24:10,640 --> 00:24:13,350 You'll keep writing against my religion... 203 00:24:13,980 --> 00:24:16,600 Am I to sit on an easy chair sucking my thumb? 204 00:24:16,640 --> 00:24:19,980 Moti, don't get me talking! That's sheer fanaticism. 205 00:24:20,140 --> 00:24:22,480 Debu, there are fanatics in every religion. Let go! 206 00:24:22,600 --> 00:24:23,600 I agree! 207 00:24:23,930 --> 00:24:25,560 That's the root of all problems! 208 00:24:26,060 --> 00:24:27,270 Let's have some tea. 209 00:24:28,770 --> 00:24:30,640 If this was about Ram or Ramkrishna... 210 00:24:30,890 --> 00:24:32,100 they'd shove it up your- 211 00:24:32,140 --> 00:24:34,100 - True.- - Operation Rescue. 212 00:24:34,430 --> 00:24:35,930 I've seen enough! 213 00:24:38,930 --> 00:24:41,770 Maqbool Fida Husain painted a nude of Goddess Saraswati. 214 00:24:41,810 --> 00:24:44,770 Could he come back to the country in his lifetime? 215 00:24:49,520 --> 00:24:50,730 Madam... 216 00:24:51,930 --> 00:24:56,430 Why did she leave the cat with you, of all people? 217 00:24:57,810 --> 00:24:59,060 We're acquainted. 218 00:25:01,520 --> 00:25:04,430 Did you speak to her after she was banished? 219 00:25:08,930 --> 00:25:10,560 We've never spoken. 220 00:25:12,480 --> 00:25:14,980 We hear that there are many men in her life... 221 00:25:15,430 --> 00:25:17,730 Do you support this as a woman? 222 00:25:20,640 --> 00:25:21,810 Sorry, I have a class. 223 00:25:22,230 --> 00:25:23,430 Mrs. Mukherjee... 224 00:25:23,600 --> 00:25:24,930 I didn't mean to offend. 225 00:25:25,850 --> 00:25:27,230 Please be patient. 226 00:25:27,980 --> 00:25:29,270 Just a few more questions. 227 00:25:29,350 --> 00:25:31,100 I won't comment on anyone's personal life. 228 00:25:31,270 --> 00:25:36,560 Fine, I won't insist. For the rating box in our daily... 229 00:25:36,730 --> 00:25:37,730 Her work... 230 00:25:37,930 --> 00:25:38,930 Her sex appeal... 231 00:25:39,560 --> 00:25:41,560 Her beauty, personality... 232 00:25:41,850 --> 00:25:43,270 How much would you rate her on ten? 233 00:25:43,850 --> 00:25:45,020 I respect her as a writer. 234 00:25:45,600 --> 00:25:46,600 So this means... 235 00:25:46,730 --> 00:25:48,520 When you get a copy of her new book... 236 00:25:48,810 --> 00:25:52,180 Who pounces on it? You or your husband? 237 00:25:52,390 --> 00:25:55,350 He reads the manuscript before it goes to the press. 238 00:25:56,980 --> 00:25:58,310 For ages now... 239 00:25:58,600 --> 00:26:00,560 it is men who have raped women. 240 00:26:00,600 --> 00:26:02,270 Don't you think... 241 00:26:02,270 --> 00:26:06,850 that the woman is raping men through her writing? 242 00:26:08,350 --> 00:26:11,180 You haven't read all her writings, I presume. 243 00:26:12,350 --> 00:26:15,730 If she were a man, would she have been in this plight? 244 00:26:15,890 --> 00:26:16,890 Come. 245 00:26:20,140 --> 00:26:22,140 - What makes you smile?- - Nothing. 246 00:26:23,100 --> 00:26:25,060 - Have your tea.- - Thanks. 247 00:26:26,520 --> 00:26:28,060 I agree with Moti. 248 00:26:28,850 --> 00:26:31,850 If you criticized my religion, I wouldn't accept it either. 249 00:26:31,890 --> 00:26:34,310 Then go on a rampage! Kill! 250 00:26:34,430 --> 00:26:36,270 Set fire to the entire nation in the name of religion! 251 00:26:36,310 --> 00:26:38,060 That'll be the end of all civilization! 252 00:26:38,270 --> 00:26:39,930 Debu... calm down and think. 253 00:26:40,770 --> 00:26:41,930 Its not just religion. 254 00:26:42,230 --> 00:26:43,390 Her autobiography? 255 00:26:43,680 --> 00:26:44,930 Have you read it? 256 00:26:45,020 --> 00:26:46,020 Shameless! 257 00:26:46,890 --> 00:26:49,520 Is this any way to emancipate women? 258 00:26:49,980 --> 00:26:53,100 Who wants to know about your private affairs? 259 00:26:53,270 --> 00:26:54,600 - Why, you?!- - Me?? 260 00:26:54,930 --> 00:26:56,020 Which is why you read them. 261 00:26:56,180 --> 00:26:58,730 And retained only the 'private affairs'. 262 00:26:59,100 --> 00:27:00,730 - Nonsense!- - Sad! 263 00:27:01,520 --> 00:27:02,890 Enough! 264 00:27:03,310 --> 00:27:06,100 Five books are banned. The writer is banished. 265 00:27:06,350 --> 00:27:07,730 What else could one want? 266 00:27:08,640 --> 00:27:09,640 Courage! 267 00:27:09,890 --> 00:27:13,100 To express an opinion and to accept it, with courage. 268 00:27:22,640 --> 00:27:23,810 Come on. 269 00:27:24,600 --> 00:27:26,140 Now come on, you must eat. 270 00:27:26,480 --> 00:27:27,480 Come. 271 00:27:40,810 --> 00:27:41,810 Here. 272 00:28:51,390 --> 00:28:53,730 I had to leave her behind, Mr. Johansson. 273 00:28:56,770 --> 00:28:58,600 The city refuses to have me. 274 00:28:58,810 --> 00:29:01,230 The country refused to grant me citizenship. 275 00:29:01,890 --> 00:29:02,890 Accepted. 276 00:29:04,230 --> 00:29:06,890 But I hope they are not unkind to my little baby. 277 00:29:07,930 --> 00:29:09,180 I am all she has. 278 00:29:11,890 --> 00:29:13,350 I'm her world. 279 00:29:20,640 --> 00:29:22,480 Start writing again, Madam. 280 00:29:22,850 --> 00:29:26,480 Publishers from this part of the world are eager to publish your books. 281 00:29:26,560 --> 00:29:28,730 And our Pen Club is receiving letters daily. 282 00:29:29,560 --> 00:29:32,060 - Send the publishers to me.- - I've short-listed a few. 283 00:29:32,180 --> 00:29:37,020 And in my judgement the best choice would be William Nygaard from Norway. 284 00:29:37,850 --> 00:29:39,350 From Norway... 285 00:29:39,930 --> 00:29:41,520 You mean the man who published... 286 00:29:41,770 --> 00:29:43,180 Satanic Verses? 287 00:29:43,310 --> 00:29:45,430 Yes. And got shot by extremists. 288 00:29:45,600 --> 00:29:49,060 They killed the Japanese publisher. But William Nygaard, he survived. 289 00:29:49,100 --> 00:29:51,680 - I'd like to meet him please.- - Hello! 290 00:29:52,640 --> 00:29:53,810 Wilma, my wife. 291 00:30:00,140 --> 00:30:02,020 Some things I think you need. 292 00:30:05,350 --> 00:30:08,230 How wonderful to meet you! I'm so glad! 293 00:30:09,100 --> 00:30:12,020 And you're wearing the jumper! Is it keeping you warm? 294 00:30:12,060 --> 00:30:14,640 - Yes.- - Good, I got some more jumpers. 295 00:30:20,100 --> 00:30:23,350 - I didn't need so many.- - And here, I got a brown one. 296 00:30:23,520 --> 00:30:26,390 - Brown one's nice.- - So now you really should be warm. 297 00:30:27,310 --> 00:30:28,310 Thank you. 298 00:30:29,430 --> 00:30:32,810 So, its bought in a charity shop, which I thought you would like. 299 00:30:33,560 --> 00:30:37,230 And of course I have some... I really hope they fit you. 300 00:30:38,100 --> 00:30:39,980 We don't want you to freeze your feet. 301 00:30:44,480 --> 00:30:47,350 I don't know if you need them. Some underwear? 302 00:30:48,390 --> 00:30:51,270 - Maybe not the right size?- - No, I think they should be fine. 303 00:30:52,640 --> 00:30:53,640 You can try them. 304 00:30:54,810 --> 00:30:56,520 - Thought you might need some.- - Yes! 305 00:30:56,640 --> 00:30:59,730 Yes! And some knickers as well. 306 00:31:00,930 --> 00:31:02,770 Everything under control, Gustav? 307 00:31:02,980 --> 00:31:04,310 Yes! All good. 308 00:31:04,730 --> 00:31:06,730 Do we need anything else? 309 00:31:08,430 --> 00:31:11,180 English lessons for me and Theo. 310 00:31:12,520 --> 00:31:14,430 We'll see what we can do about that! 311 00:31:15,680 --> 00:31:17,850 The reporters are chasing me to school now! 312 00:31:17,890 --> 00:31:20,390 "Why did she keep the cat at your house?" 313 00:31:21,180 --> 00:31:23,600 "When a new book comes... who pounces on it? 314 00:31:24,480 --> 00:31:26,480 You or your husband?" 315 00:31:35,270 --> 00:31:36,270 Please listen... 316 00:31:37,560 --> 00:31:39,430 - I had no answers, Pupu.- - Sorry. 317 00:31:39,680 --> 00:31:41,480 I feel so humiliated! 318 00:31:41,930 --> 00:31:44,480 - Sorry!- - Do you have an answer? 319 00:31:45,180 --> 00:31:47,890 Told you, I'm sorry! 320 00:31:50,640 --> 00:31:51,640 Sorry! 321 00:31:54,480 --> 00:31:57,350 Please don't go, I love you! 322 00:31:58,680 --> 00:32:00,230 Please don't go my love! 323 00:32:02,180 --> 00:32:05,480 I need rest, Pupu. I'm going to my mother's. 324 00:32:06,730 --> 00:32:09,730 I've arranged for a maid! Why go to your mother's? 325 00:32:11,930 --> 00:32:13,930 You didn't engage a maid when I conceived! 326 00:32:14,060 --> 00:32:16,680 Now there's a governess for the girlfriend's cat!! 327 00:32:16,810 --> 00:32:17,810 But... 328 00:32:18,430 --> 00:32:21,520 You yourself asked me get a nanny! 329 00:32:21,810 --> 00:32:24,680 Oh right! You always do everything I say! 330 00:32:25,640 --> 00:32:26,640 See... 331 00:32:26,850 --> 00:32:29,480 You asked me not to bring her home, so I didn't. 332 00:32:29,810 --> 00:32:30,640 This is just her cat! 333 00:32:30,770 --> 00:32:32,770 This is not 'just her cat', Pritam!! 334 00:32:32,890 --> 00:32:35,480 It's that woman! She's all over this house! 335 00:32:36,140 --> 00:32:38,350 I don't want to have anything to do with her!! 336 00:32:38,430 --> 00:32:39,680 Please calm down. 337 00:32:39,810 --> 00:32:41,680 I don't want her name to be uttered ever again! 338 00:32:41,730 --> 00:32:42,930 - You get it!!!- - Okay. 339 00:32:43,270 --> 00:32:44,390 You'll hurt yourself! 340 00:32:48,100 --> 00:32:50,270 I shouldn't have had this baby! 341 00:33:23,100 --> 00:33:26,180 - So this one is for pizza?- - Yes, this is for pizza. 342 00:33:26,520 --> 00:33:28,060 Can I use this on... 343 00:33:28,350 --> 00:33:31,140 - normal bread?- - You can use it on whatever you want. 344 00:33:31,600 --> 00:33:33,640 Bread or different... 345 00:33:36,810 --> 00:33:39,640 - White pepper.- - And this one? 346 00:33:52,680 --> 00:33:54,140 I'll make some more coffee. 347 00:34:04,060 --> 00:34:05,230 We're sorry Madam but... 348 00:34:05,430 --> 00:34:07,140 The owner of this cottage is coming back... 349 00:34:07,310 --> 00:34:09,020 today... so... 350 00:34:10,140 --> 00:34:11,730 We have to vacate. Now. 351 00:34:15,890 --> 00:34:16,930 But... 352 00:34:18,140 --> 00:34:21,020 Wilma and I would love to have you stay with us. 353 00:34:22,600 --> 00:34:25,680 Absolutely! That would be wonderful! 354 00:34:27,100 --> 00:34:28,100 Please! 355 00:34:35,600 --> 00:34:37,640 It is not my daughter's fault. 356 00:34:38,480 --> 00:34:41,060 After all, she is four months pregnant. 357 00:34:42,890 --> 00:34:45,980 And... cats aren't good for pregnant women. 358 00:34:49,810 --> 00:34:53,100 Get rid of the cat atleast for this reason! 359 00:35:11,730 --> 00:35:13,100 One last word of advice. 360 00:35:13,350 --> 00:35:14,350 Prioritize. 361 00:35:15,230 --> 00:35:16,230 See... 362 00:35:16,680 --> 00:35:18,060 who's important - the cat... 363 00:35:18,350 --> 00:35:19,600 or your wife. 364 00:35:19,890 --> 00:35:21,600 And child! 365 00:35:22,770 --> 00:35:24,520 If you can't remove the cat... 366 00:35:25,180 --> 00:35:26,980 my daughter stays with me. 367 00:35:27,430 --> 00:35:28,430 Simple. 368 00:35:57,850 --> 00:35:59,520 - Mary Anne Weaver?- - Yes. 369 00:35:59,600 --> 00:36:01,350 We'll bring her home if you insist, but... 370 00:36:01,600 --> 00:36:03,480 We could invite her to your Press Conference. 371 00:36:04,350 --> 00:36:05,350 Press Conference? 372 00:36:06,060 --> 00:36:07,060 Yes... 373 00:36:07,390 --> 00:36:10,480 From the Ministry of Culture. Press Conference Do's and Don'ts. 374 00:36:11,140 --> 00:36:14,680 It's to be held at Rusbud, the Government Annexe. 375 00:36:15,560 --> 00:36:17,930 500 reporters from all over the world. 376 00:36:18,560 --> 00:36:21,640 A small gathering in a small space. Just for your security. 377 00:36:29,890 --> 00:36:31,180 I cannot lie, Lucas. 378 00:36:34,680 --> 00:36:36,730 The whole literary world knows that... 379 00:36:37,930 --> 00:36:39,350 my country wants my head. 380 00:36:40,600 --> 00:36:42,430 That I've been sent away from India. 381 00:36:44,020 --> 00:36:45,230 Why must I lie? 382 00:36:45,850 --> 00:36:49,430 If you ever wish to go back to Bangladesh or to India, then... 383 00:36:49,600 --> 00:36:52,230 I have nothing against Bangladesh or India. 384 00:36:53,060 --> 00:36:54,810 It's the extremists I'm against. 385 00:36:55,020 --> 00:36:56,350 Extremists the world over. 386 00:36:56,680 --> 00:36:59,480 Extremism is taking lives all over the world... 387 00:36:59,560 --> 00:37:01,270 And I have very rigid opinions on that. 388 00:37:01,310 --> 00:37:04,890 It's a bitter practicality that we plead you to accept for now. 389 00:37:05,850 --> 00:37:09,060 Then it's pointless having a Press Conference. Cancel it. 390 00:37:09,270 --> 00:37:11,520 We can’t keep the press away forever. 391 00:37:13,060 --> 00:37:15,020 But it's so unlike me, Lucas! 392 00:37:16,980 --> 00:37:18,230 Even my parents... 393 00:37:18,680 --> 00:37:21,890 have been forced to pretend that I don't exist... 394 00:37:22,600 --> 00:37:24,520 simply because I’ve always stood my ground. 395 00:37:26,310 --> 00:37:27,640 In order to speak... 396 00:37:28,430 --> 00:37:30,560 write what you feel, you need a home... 397 00:37:30,680 --> 00:37:33,270 you need a country where you can stay! 398 00:37:34,520 --> 00:37:35,770 Is this a threat? 399 00:37:35,930 --> 00:37:38,560 Don't get me wrong. Sweden indeed is your country. 400 00:37:38,680 --> 00:37:39,930 And you are a citizen here. 401 00:37:40,480 --> 00:37:41,480 But... 402 00:37:42,180 --> 00:37:43,520 You need to live! 403 00:37:47,810 --> 00:37:48,980 Even Galileo... 404 00:37:49,100 --> 00:37:50,810 had to lie to the Church. 405 00:37:51,060 --> 00:37:53,560 Just to save his discourse. 406 00:38:20,390 --> 00:38:22,390 You have a visitor, Madam. 407 00:38:29,230 --> 00:38:31,060 Mary Anne Weaver! 408 00:38:31,310 --> 00:38:32,310 Finally! 409 00:38:36,810 --> 00:38:39,020 I had almost given up hope. 410 00:38:40,060 --> 00:38:42,930 - I travelled to Dhaka to meet- - I know! 411 00:38:43,600 --> 00:38:44,600 I know, you... 412 00:38:45,310 --> 00:38:46,810 You met my people. You... 413 00:38:48,270 --> 00:38:50,350 met my mother, my father! 414 00:38:51,770 --> 00:38:52,770 I know. 415 00:38:53,020 --> 00:38:54,020 I know! 416 00:38:57,100 --> 00:38:58,480 Please... Come! 417 00:39:00,810 --> 00:39:04,430 When I asked them where I could find you, they couldn't say. 418 00:39:05,680 --> 00:39:07,180 Your father... he... 419 00:39:07,480 --> 00:39:09,140 grabbed my hands... 420 00:39:09,350 --> 00:39:10,350 and cried. 421 00:39:12,100 --> 00:39:13,100 Your mother... 422 00:39:13,480 --> 00:39:15,640 she just had this blank stare. 423 00:39:16,980 --> 00:39:18,680 I felt so helpless! 424 00:40:05,640 --> 00:40:08,310 They're so very proud of you. 425 00:40:42,600 --> 00:40:43,600 They won't be. 426 00:40:45,350 --> 00:40:46,350 Not anymore. 427 00:40:50,100 --> 00:40:54,890 Because I must lie now. I must say that the Sun goes round our Earth... 428 00:40:55,560 --> 00:40:57,890 that the Moon has her own light, that the... 429 00:40:58,180 --> 00:41:00,270 harmony of the stars of the universe... 430 00:41:00,480 --> 00:41:02,980 the galaxies just don't exist! 431 00:41:04,890 --> 00:41:06,100 Just to be free! 432 00:41:08,020 --> 00:41:09,770 To live and tell my story. 433 00:41:24,350 --> 00:41:25,350 Please. 434 00:41:33,310 --> 00:41:34,980 I'm ready for your interview. 435 00:41:37,850 --> 00:41:40,180 I already have all your answers. 436 00:41:50,930 --> 00:41:53,020 Madam has locked the cat in the bathroom. 437 00:41:53,180 --> 00:41:54,680 - Madam?- - Yes. 438 00:41:55,140 --> 00:41:56,140 What! 439 00:41:57,230 --> 00:41:58,230 - Tea?- - No. 440 00:41:59,520 --> 00:42:00,520 Hey... 441 00:42:00,730 --> 00:42:02,060 I'll keep this, you carry on. 442 00:42:02,680 --> 00:42:03,680 Go! 443 00:42:15,140 --> 00:42:16,680 Are these your starters? 444 00:42:16,980 --> 00:42:19,680 Or have you got the cat hooked onto alchohol? 445 00:42:19,770 --> 00:42:22,100 - No... - - I came for the medical file. 446 00:42:22,140 --> 00:42:23,560 I have a check up tomorrow. 447 00:42:23,730 --> 00:42:25,730 Shayonti... 448 00:42:33,600 --> 00:42:34,600 Please stay. 449 00:42:36,180 --> 00:42:37,230 Shall I make tea? 450 00:42:46,180 --> 00:42:48,430 The electricity bill is due for tomorrow. 451 00:43:18,980 --> 00:43:20,560 Thank you very much, Wilma! 452 00:43:21,640 --> 00:43:23,560 Now I can start writing again. 453 00:43:24,390 --> 00:43:26,640 Lucas told me you prefer typing. 454 00:43:26,980 --> 00:43:27,980 Yes. 455 00:43:29,520 --> 00:43:31,310 Thank you, both of you. 456 00:43:31,560 --> 00:43:32,770 Dhonyobaad. 457 00:43:33,600 --> 00:43:34,600 What was that? 458 00:43:35,310 --> 00:43:36,640 Dhonyobaad... 459 00:43:36,730 --> 00:43:38,140 It means, 'thank you'. 460 00:43:38,270 --> 00:43:39,480 Dhonyobaad...- 461 00:43:39,520 --> 00:43:40,270 Yes. 462 00:43:40,430 --> 00:43:43,020 And to your new life in Sweden! 463 00:43:44,100 --> 00:43:46,430 They say cats have many lives. 464 00:43:47,230 --> 00:43:48,390 So do you! 465 00:43:51,680 --> 00:43:52,680 Let's sit. 466 00:43:54,770 --> 00:43:56,480 My Baaghini will be very... 467 00:43:57,520 --> 00:44:00,100 very cold this winter. 468 00:44:02,100 --> 00:44:03,100 My Baaghini. 469 00:44:06,020 --> 00:44:07,350 Wild cat! 470 00:44:12,730 --> 00:44:13,810 Someday... 471 00:44:16,480 --> 00:44:17,890 Someday, Wilma... 472 00:44:18,430 --> 00:44:19,600 I'll return. 473 00:44:22,310 --> 00:44:23,310 I'll return. 474 00:44:26,020 --> 00:44:27,810 And I'll take you with me. 475 00:44:27,980 --> 00:44:28,980 Yes! 476 00:44:29,270 --> 00:44:31,100 I'll play Bengali songs for you. 477 00:44:33,350 --> 00:44:34,980 And we'll sing together. 478 00:44:36,230 --> 00:44:38,310 - And we'll...- - And we'll dance! 479 00:44:38,680 --> 00:44:39,770 Hey! 480 00:44:40,680 --> 00:44:41,890 - I can't dance!- - Yes, you can! 481 00:44:42,480 --> 00:44:45,480 - Really, no, I can't!- - Come here! 482 00:44:45,600 --> 00:44:47,560 - Dance with me!- - I can't! 483 00:44:48,730 --> 00:44:49,980 - Yes!- - I can't dance! 484 00:44:51,060 --> 00:44:52,640 I can't! Please. 485 00:44:53,390 --> 00:44:55,520 - No! Dance with me!- - I can't! 486 00:44:55,600 --> 00:44:57,730 Be with me! Yes, you can dance with me! 487 00:45:00,270 --> 00:45:01,350 Come on! 488 00:45:10,270 --> 00:45:11,270 Okay I'll try! 489 00:45:28,890 --> 00:45:31,060 We'll dance and I'll step on your toes! 490 00:45:31,600 --> 00:45:34,180 And we'll... laugh like crazy! 491 00:45:34,730 --> 00:45:35,850 And we'll cry! 492 00:45:36,640 --> 00:45:38,270 And we'll talk and talk and talk! 493 00:45:38,390 --> 00:45:40,140 We'll scream until they hear! 494 00:45:40,230 --> 00:45:42,390 And we'll love the whole world! 495 00:45:42,770 --> 00:45:44,770 And we'll teach men... how to love! 496 00:45:44,930 --> 00:45:45,770 And how to live! 497 00:45:45,930 --> 00:45:46,270 And... 498 00:45:46,810 --> 00:45:47,810 How... 499 00:45:47,890 --> 00:45:48,890 not to have... 500 00:45:49,140 --> 00:45:49,640 sex! 501 00:45:49,980 --> 00:45:51,810 What 'not to have sex'! 502 00:45:53,020 --> 00:45:54,560 I want to have sex! 503 00:45:54,850 --> 00:45:56,430 Lots of sex! 504 00:45:57,600 --> 00:45:58,310 But... 505 00:45:58,560 --> 00:45:59,560 not with... 506 00:46:01,100 --> 00:46:03,350 Most of our women... 507 00:46:03,810 --> 00:46:06,020 have never ever experienced an orgasm! 508 00:46:06,770 --> 00:46:09,350 Can you believe what failures these men are? 509 00:46:09,890 --> 00:46:12,060 Never had an orgasm? 510 00:46:15,890 --> 00:46:17,100 Even you? 511 00:46:18,640 --> 00:46:21,230 I've had my share of good sex... 512 00:46:21,850 --> 00:46:24,430 with men I chose to accept. But... 513 00:46:24,980 --> 00:46:27,560 I am one of those species who can come out and say that. 514 00:46:29,020 --> 00:46:30,770 Most women can't. Sex is taboo. 515 00:46:30,810 --> 00:46:32,520 Women mustn't want pleasure. 516 00:46:32,930 --> 00:46:34,390 - I'm shocked!- - They must only serve. 517 00:46:34,890 --> 00:46:36,680 Gratify male libido! 518 00:46:37,310 --> 00:46:38,310 Only serve. 519 00:46:38,390 --> 00:46:39,390 Not ask. 520 00:46:43,390 --> 00:46:45,060 But... that's so... 521 00:46:46,140 --> 00:46:47,850 that's so terrible! 522 00:46:48,600 --> 00:46:49,600 It is! 523 00:46:54,390 --> 00:46:56,310 From where I come Wilma... 524 00:46:58,180 --> 00:47:00,390 Women are not even allowed to think differently. 525 00:47:00,640 --> 00:47:04,600 We are all expected to grow... within a very rigid, very... 526 00:47:05,730 --> 00:47:06,810 orthodox... 527 00:47:07,140 --> 00:47:08,180 mould. 528 00:47:09,020 --> 00:47:11,850 And if we dare question it, question the system or... 529 00:47:12,230 --> 00:47:13,390 any system... 530 00:47:13,930 --> 00:47:15,140 this is what happens. 531 00:47:17,180 --> 00:47:18,180 Look at me! 532 00:47:18,310 --> 00:47:19,310 I'm nowhere. 533 00:47:20,100 --> 00:47:25,270 Extremists force your own people, your family, your friends to disown you. 534 00:47:27,100 --> 00:47:28,810 I've lost my citizenship. 535 00:47:29,390 --> 00:47:30,930 My people don't know where I am. 536 00:47:31,680 --> 00:47:33,180 Call them! 537 00:47:33,560 --> 00:47:34,890 Talk to them! 538 00:47:35,390 --> 00:47:36,980 I'm not allowed, Wilma. 539 00:47:38,480 --> 00:47:41,480 Nobody must know where I am. 540 00:47:45,600 --> 00:47:46,600 I... 541 00:47:47,430 --> 00:47:50,020 I only wish I could reach out to them just once. 542 00:47:50,640 --> 00:47:52,140 At least my parents. 543 00:47:52,640 --> 00:47:55,100 To let them know I'm still living... I'm... 544 00:47:59,180 --> 00:48:00,180 alive! 545 00:48:09,560 --> 00:48:11,100 Suppose... 546 00:48:12,730 --> 00:48:14,930 I did work out a way... 547 00:48:15,810 --> 00:48:17,270 Would you be careful? 548 00:48:26,430 --> 00:48:28,430 Nobody must find out. 549 00:48:41,390 --> 00:48:45,390 Sometimes there are extremist decisions even within a family. 550 00:48:46,430 --> 00:48:49,270 Which is why your wife has left for her father's. 551 00:48:50,350 --> 00:48:52,930 Now your situation is like that of the Government's. 552 00:48:53,140 --> 00:48:54,390 Either get rid of Baaghini... 553 00:48:54,980 --> 00:48:57,140 or lose your wife's support. 554 00:48:59,980 --> 00:49:02,930 I have a feeling Baaghini has not been cared for at all. 555 00:49:04,890 --> 00:49:07,480 Only bad news in my inbox. 556 00:49:08,930 --> 00:49:09,930 Anyway... 557 00:49:11,730 --> 00:49:14,060 I'm sending you my friend's office address. 558 00:49:14,100 --> 00:49:16,270 Arrange to send Baaghini over. 559 00:49:17,270 --> 00:49:19,850 At least I'll have someone to speak to in Bengali. 560 00:49:20,930 --> 00:49:24,680 Do not mention my name in the address. 561 00:49:25,560 --> 00:49:27,730 I'm mailing you an authorization letter. 562 00:49:28,100 --> 00:49:29,850 - Where's the address?- - Right there. 563 00:49:29,890 --> 00:49:32,230 - Oh right!- - What are you looking at? 564 00:49:33,890 --> 00:49:34,890 Oh. 565 00:49:36,730 --> 00:49:38,270 What do I do? 566 00:49:38,770 --> 00:49:41,350 Keep shut, he's coming. What else, send her. 567 00:49:41,890 --> 00:49:42,890 Send who? 568 00:49:42,980 --> 00:49:44,730 - Moti... - Can't you see I'm busy? 569 00:49:45,390 --> 00:49:46,890 - Send who?- - Err... Baa... 570 00:49:47,020 --> 00:49:49,350 - Baa...?- - Send Shayonti to Buddy's in-laws'! 571 00:49:49,520 --> 00:49:52,100 - But Shayonti is already...- - Pregnant! She needs rest. So... 572 00:49:53,020 --> 00:49:54,390 Right! 573 00:49:55,350 --> 00:49:56,390 Yes, tell me. 574 00:49:56,730 --> 00:49:58,390 - What are you saying?- - What else! Send it! 575 00:49:58,480 --> 00:49:59,520 To Sweden?? 576 00:50:00,640 --> 00:50:02,480 Operation Courier Service. 577 00:50:02,810 --> 00:50:04,020 Courier a cat?! 578 00:50:18,520 --> 00:50:22,890 Do not ring, O midnight phone. 579 00:50:24,730 --> 00:50:27,180 Here’s your pillow 580 00:50:27,430 --> 00:50:29,560 Your blanket wrap 581 00:50:30,020 --> 00:50:31,680 A pill for deep slumber 582 00:50:34,480 --> 00:50:35,890 Sleep the night away. 583 00:50:39,350 --> 00:50:42,430 The city now is only dead wood 584 00:50:44,520 --> 00:50:47,770 The sky too has turned off the stars to sleep. 585 00:50:48,980 --> 00:50:54,310 When you ring, chunks of ice run down my spine, stupefying me. 586 00:50:56,930 --> 00:51:00,600 Like the frail leaves in the Norwesters 587 00:51:01,020 --> 00:51:03,060 I shiver all over 588 00:51:04,060 --> 00:51:07,520 And the locust attacks my golden yield. 589 00:51:12,060 --> 00:51:15,100 I remain alone and forgotten 590 00:51:15,520 --> 00:51:18,060 In this distant land of snow. 591 00:51:31,980 --> 00:51:34,640 I hear that Father’s heart is failing him 592 00:51:36,810 --> 00:51:38,640 His eyes are weakened too. 593 00:51:40,560 --> 00:51:44,560 And friends making quick escapes To a shelter yet unknown. 594 00:51:47,560 --> 00:51:50,350 Do not ring, O midnight phone. 595 00:51:51,680 --> 00:51:54,180 No one lies awake for you at this hour 596 00:51:55,640 --> 00:51:58,310 Even the drunks of the night have gone to sleep. 597 00:52:02,060 --> 00:52:03,850 Please sleep the night away. 598 00:52:19,430 --> 00:52:21,680 Sweden. 18 kilograms. 32000. 599 00:52:21,980 --> 00:52:23,850 18 kilograms! How come? 600 00:52:24,180 --> 00:52:26,060 But we carry her very easily. 601 00:52:26,140 --> 00:52:28,430 It includes the wooden box and the packaging. 602 00:52:28,480 --> 00:52:31,850 Exactly! And this 32000 includes courier charges... 603 00:52:31,980 --> 00:52:33,020 doctor's fees... 604 00:52:33,230 --> 00:52:35,230 medicines... 605 00:52:35,600 --> 00:52:36,350 Doctor? 606 00:52:36,600 --> 00:52:39,020 Umm... So the doctor will accompany her to Sweden? 607 00:52:39,350 --> 00:52:41,060 It's an 8 to 10 hour journey... 608 00:52:41,270 --> 00:52:43,060 If there's wailing and screaming all the way... 609 00:52:43,100 --> 00:52:45,060 - The doctor's?- - Come on! 610 00:52:45,100 --> 00:52:47,980 Didn't I tell you she'll need sedation? 611 00:52:48,060 --> 00:52:49,680 - Exactly.- - Give the letter. 612 00:52:49,730 --> 00:52:51,680 Her mother's authorization letter. 613 00:52:55,890 --> 00:52:57,770 - It's HER cat?!- - Yes. 614 00:52:58,060 --> 00:52:59,390 - Why?- - Sir... 615 00:52:59,640 --> 00:53:03,060 It's impossible to send the cat without a Police NOC. 616 00:53:03,100 --> 00:53:04,350 - Why?- - Why the police? 617 00:53:04,680 --> 00:53:06,770 She's a VVIP cat. 618 00:53:07,020 --> 00:53:09,640 Just an NOC from the Police HQ! 619 00:53:09,980 --> 00:53:11,140 That's it! 620 00:53:13,350 --> 00:53:14,520 Crazy! 621 00:53:24,600 --> 00:53:26,480 I’m looking for a home in this city 622 00:53:28,350 --> 00:53:30,230 A room where I can sleep at night 623 00:53:31,850 --> 00:53:35,060 A home… where I can shed my clothes for a shower 624 00:53:36,480 --> 00:53:38,350 Sing to my heart’s content 625 00:53:39,480 --> 00:53:44,230 Or sip my self-brewed cup of tea And write beautiful poetry. 626 00:53:46,270 --> 00:53:48,310 I have no home of my own. 627 00:53:50,310 --> 00:53:52,180 Dagens Nyheter's Guest House... 628 00:53:54,560 --> 00:53:55,850 will be more secure. 629 00:53:57,140 --> 00:53:58,140 More private. 630 00:53:59,560 --> 00:54:00,560 You can write there. 631 00:54:03,890 --> 00:54:05,520 I write better among people. 632 00:54:12,310 --> 00:54:14,600 How far is Gouripur from Kolkata? 633 00:54:15,810 --> 00:54:19,060 How far is Shambhuganj Bridge from Sealdah Station? 634 00:54:20,480 --> 00:54:21,850 How far is Radhapukur? 635 00:54:22,890 --> 00:54:25,140 And the naked afternoons drooping over horizons of kaash? 636 00:54:26,270 --> 00:54:30,100 The Bhatiyali melodies that flow down the heart of the Brahmaputra? 637 00:54:30,180 --> 00:54:31,390 How far are they? 638 00:54:33,480 --> 00:54:35,100 Gouripur had homes 639 00:54:35,480 --> 00:54:38,270 Courtyards, fields for shepherds 640 00:54:39,020 --> 00:54:42,060 Stone-terraced river banks, sky-canopied bazaars 641 00:54:43,060 --> 00:54:44,230 And it had... 642 00:54:44,390 --> 00:54:45,390 Gouri. 643 00:54:48,140 --> 00:54:51,350 Is she there now? She and her rag dolls? 644 00:54:52,770 --> 00:54:57,060 Does she play now as she did, hopscotch, dust upto her knees? 645 00:54:58,020 --> 00:54:59,140 Sixteen men? 646 00:54:59,270 --> 00:55:00,600 With peas and turnips 647 00:55:01,060 --> 00:55:04,100 Does she still cook on her heart-warmed fire? 648 00:55:08,640 --> 00:55:11,600 Somebody said the other day that Gouri is gone 649 00:55:13,680 --> 00:55:18,430 Picked up by one or many, the moment she stepped out of her nest 650 00:55:18,810 --> 00:55:22,600 Stripped off saree, thrown into the canal at Baashkhali. 651 00:55:22,850 --> 00:55:24,930 Found with a hungry bite on her cheek. 652 00:55:30,730 --> 00:55:32,480 If Gouri is indeed gone 653 00:55:33,930 --> 00:55:35,140 If Gouri is gone indeed 654 00:55:36,480 --> 00:55:38,100 If sails are indeed windless 655 00:55:39,390 --> 00:55:42,890 To which unknown land would I swim, pushing against the tide... 656 00:55:43,310 --> 00:55:46,640 Flowing on and on... 657 00:55:48,640 --> 00:55:50,270 For my love? 658 00:57:16,520 --> 00:57:21,140 No brandy on duty. It’s going to be a long winter. 659 00:57:24,180 --> 00:57:25,560 Coffee? 660 00:57:26,230 --> 00:57:27,310 Make it double. 661 00:57:27,600 --> 00:57:28,680 Strong. 662 00:57:31,980 --> 00:57:34,810 It's so cold you can almost smell it. 663 00:57:35,310 --> 00:57:37,350 Yes... like Christmas. 664 00:57:37,770 --> 00:57:40,520 And you can smell the snow. 665 00:57:40,810 --> 00:57:42,850 Yes... I get it. 666 00:57:44,100 --> 00:57:46,980 She's unhappy. She's had no dinner. 667 00:57:47,810 --> 00:57:50,680 She'll survive. 668 00:57:51,680 --> 00:57:53,890 After all she's a doctor. 669 00:57:54,140 --> 00:57:55,770 Why do they want her head? 670 00:57:56,310 --> 00:57:59,020 She looks quite normal... ordinary. 671 00:58:00,180 --> 00:58:02,390 But she’s not ‘woman-woman’... 672 00:58:02,520 --> 00:58:04,560 doesn't dress up. 673 00:58:05,600 --> 00:58:07,640 She looks sort of angry. 674 00:58:08,680 --> 00:58:10,730 I feel sad for her. 675 00:58:13,640 --> 00:58:16,140 Why did you stop the song? 676 00:58:18,600 --> 00:58:21,100 Gustav is in the shower. 677 00:58:23,980 --> 00:58:26,480 Coffee, Madam? 678 00:58:36,680 --> 00:58:37,810 Are you crazy? 679 00:58:38,310 --> 00:58:40,980 The Commissioner of Police must issue an NOC for a cat? 680 00:58:41,100 --> 00:58:43,180 But if I have to send the cat to Sweden... 681 00:58:43,230 --> 00:58:46,890 It's your cat, send it to the moon if you like! 682 00:58:47,020 --> 00:58:49,980 - Why involve the police here?- - Since she's a VIC, an NOC - 683 00:58:50,180 --> 00:58:51,180 - VIC?- - Why? 684 00:58:51,310 --> 00:58:52,680 Very Important Cat! 685 00:58:53,060 --> 00:58:54,060 Here. 686 00:59:02,770 --> 00:59:03,930 I see. 687 00:59:06,020 --> 00:59:09,140 - How are you related to her?- - She is staying in my house now. 688 00:59:09,390 --> 00:59:10,390 In your house?? 689 00:59:10,430 --> 00:59:11,640 In this city?! 690 00:59:12,020 --> 00:59:15,060 Right now she's outside, in her basket, with Jayanta. 691 00:59:15,560 --> 00:59:17,140 - In a basket?- - Yes. 692 00:59:18,980 --> 00:59:22,730 I'm not talking about the cat. How are you related to the lady? 693 00:59:22,850 --> 00:59:23,980 A friend. 694 00:59:26,390 --> 00:59:29,930 Look, before I issue the NOC, I need to speak to the CM. 695 00:59:31,480 --> 00:59:33,980 You know how sensitive this issue is. 696 00:59:34,560 --> 00:59:36,680 - Come back next week.- - Let's go. 697 00:59:37,810 --> 00:59:40,180 Oh no! Did you have to pee in the Police HQ? 698 00:59:42,640 --> 00:59:46,730 Baaghini is just like her mother. There's no stopping her. 699 00:59:50,100 --> 00:59:54,100 There were mild protests in the city after you left. 700 00:59:55,600 --> 00:59:57,640 Now there’s a stony silence. 701 00:59:58,270 --> 01:00:00,560 You are in cold storage now. 702 01:00:02,430 --> 01:00:05,890 Even a celebrity is forgotten within a few days of death. 703 01:00:06,270 --> 01:00:08,020 (LETTERS OF THE BENGALI ALPHABET) 704 01:00:09,730 --> 01:00:12,020 Not only am I ordinary... 705 01:00:12,270 --> 01:00:14,390 but I'm also alive. 706 01:00:15,520 --> 01:00:17,480 Only, I’ve nearly stopped writing. 707 01:00:18,140 --> 01:00:19,600 I seem to be forgetting my language. 708 01:00:20,770 --> 01:00:23,270 Once Baaghini comes, I'll get some practice. 709 01:00:30,180 --> 01:00:31,180 I'll return. 710 01:00:31,480 --> 01:00:32,520 And I'll write once more. 711 01:00:34,020 --> 01:00:35,020 For you Madam! 712 01:00:37,520 --> 01:00:40,890 Had called to ask you how you were. You didn’t answer. 713 01:00:41,230 --> 01:00:43,180 I'm fine. 714 01:00:43,980 --> 01:00:45,980 Good. You take care. 715 01:00:55,560 --> 01:00:57,520 Forgive me if you can. 716 01:00:59,980 --> 01:01:03,100 It's probably her birthday today. Have you wished her? 717 01:01:03,980 --> 01:01:07,140 I did. Just before I sent you my message. 718 01:01:09,350 --> 01:01:11,850 Thanks for being honest. 719 01:01:29,060 --> 01:01:32,560 My inbox is overflowing with birthday emails for you... 720 01:01:32,810 --> 01:01:35,310 from bureaucrats, journalists, publishers. 721 01:01:37,140 --> 01:01:39,640 But I have a special birthday surprise for you. 722 01:01:40,600 --> 01:01:41,600 Yes. 723 01:01:44,730 --> 01:01:45,730 Here we go! 724 01:01:50,310 --> 01:01:51,520 Let me read this. 725 01:01:52,600 --> 01:01:53,850 Dear Madam... 726 01:01:54,600 --> 01:01:56,520 We are honoured to present to you... 727 01:01:56,890 --> 01:01:59,350 this year’s Kurt Tucholsky Award... 728 01:01:59,520 --> 01:02:02,930 for your invaluable contribution to literature. 729 01:02:04,810 --> 01:02:08,480 An award worth 150,000 Swedish Crowns! 730 01:02:08,930 --> 01:02:10,480 Celebrations are not for me. 731 01:02:10,890 --> 01:02:12,600 I chose this life of loneliness. 732 01:02:13,770 --> 01:02:14,980 I can't complain. 733 01:02:16,850 --> 01:02:20,270 I took the other road, the road less travelled by. 734 01:02:21,310 --> 01:02:24,180 And that's what made all the difference. Robert Frost. 735 01:02:24,230 --> 01:02:25,680 - Yes.- - Very inspiring. 736 01:02:27,520 --> 01:02:30,230 And Virginia Woolf! She's been a great inspiration. 737 01:02:30,310 --> 01:02:31,310 Yes. 738 01:02:31,350 --> 01:02:33,480 And Simone de Beauvoir. 739 01:02:35,600 --> 01:02:37,310 Yes she will live! 740 01:02:38,180 --> 01:02:39,890 Yes she will live! 741 01:02:40,850 --> 01:02:42,850 Yes she will live a hundred years!- 742 01:02:45,390 --> 01:02:47,520 Let the music play! 743 01:02:47,980 --> 01:02:49,310 Happy Birthday my dear! 744 01:02:51,020 --> 01:02:52,890 This is the best surprise today! 745 01:02:53,020 --> 01:02:55,680 - Have some cake.- - I'd love to have some cake! 746 01:02:55,770 --> 01:02:56,770 Come. 747 01:02:58,770 --> 01:03:01,600 Lucas got this green... cake for me here. 748 01:03:01,810 --> 01:03:03,310 Princess Torte!! 749 01:03:03,770 --> 01:03:05,270 I love it! 750 01:03:05,980 --> 01:03:08,640 - And champagne!- - Yes, champagne. 751 01:03:09,390 --> 01:03:11,560 - Dhonyobaad.- - Yes. 'Thank you'. 752 01:03:12,640 --> 01:03:13,770 Oh my darling! 753 01:03:14,060 --> 01:03:16,310 I told Lucas not to tell you I was coming. 754 01:03:16,600 --> 01:03:18,560 Where's the music? 755 01:03:18,730 --> 01:03:20,020 Let's dance! 756 01:03:21,390 --> 01:03:23,980 - You know I can't dance.- - Of course you can! 757 01:03:25,520 --> 01:03:27,310 This room is fantastic! 758 01:03:29,560 --> 01:03:31,520 Oh, I can play the piano for you! 759 01:03:35,140 --> 01:03:36,520 Well, I don't know what to play! 760 01:03:38,730 --> 01:03:41,140 This is a song all Swedes know. 761 01:04:24,930 --> 01:04:27,230 It's not a home, Wilma. 762 01:04:37,350 --> 01:04:40,310 My home, my love, how are you? 763 01:04:43,270 --> 01:04:45,180 Do you feel lonely? 764 01:04:47,560 --> 01:04:51,480 So do I. I'm as lonely. 765 01:04:54,270 --> 01:04:57,140 I walk about in empty rooms 766 01:04:58,180 --> 01:05:00,270 Can you see me in the dark? 767 01:05:01,640 --> 01:05:03,770 Can you hear me move? 768 01:05:08,640 --> 01:05:13,310 It's me, my soul, that moves about 769 01:05:15,100 --> 01:05:19,520 In empty rooms, leaving behind drops of tears. 770 01:05:22,520 --> 01:05:27,060 The plants in the verandah need water, but no one's there 771 01:05:27,730 --> 01:05:30,140 Can't they survive on tears? 772 01:05:33,020 --> 01:05:35,270 I hold a river in my eyes 773 01:05:35,850 --> 01:05:39,020 Tell me if you want a sea, I'll pour it to you 774 01:05:41,430 --> 01:05:44,730 My home, You must live. 775 01:05:51,350 --> 01:05:56,600 Are you merely my home? You are my lost homeland 776 01:05:58,890 --> 01:06:01,020 You are my mother-tongue 777 01:06:06,230 --> 01:06:09,810 My home... live, my love 778 01:06:12,770 --> 01:06:14,350 And keep me alive! 779 01:06:40,430 --> 01:06:42,640 They never stop to think before they write! 780 01:06:43,100 --> 01:06:45,390 And then it becomes our responsibility! 781 01:06:45,640 --> 01:06:48,020 She writes a book and releases it! 782 01:06:48,230 --> 01:06:50,100 That's it! Now deal with it! 783 01:06:50,140 --> 01:06:52,930 It's a VIC... so the courier service is insisting on an NOC! 784 01:06:53,100 --> 01:06:55,640 They've turned the cat into a tigress! 785 01:06:55,980 --> 01:06:57,060 So have we! 786 01:06:57,390 --> 01:07:00,480 Umm... We've been talking about this cat all day long! 787 01:07:00,680 --> 01:07:01,270 That's right! 788 01:07:01,600 --> 01:07:05,270 Do you know how many meetings I've had to cancel for the day? 789 01:07:05,810 --> 01:07:07,770 'A hanky today, a cat tomorrow!' 790 01:07:08,310 --> 01:07:10,270 - He's quoting Sukumar Ray...- - Shut up! 791 01:07:10,680 --> 01:07:12,680 I can't take this anymore! 792 01:07:12,810 --> 01:07:14,560 Don't I have any other work? 793 01:07:15,060 --> 01:07:17,430 If they want to send it, let them! 794 01:07:17,770 --> 01:07:22,730 Sir, I think we must have a word with those who are against her. 795 01:07:23,350 --> 01:07:26,390 I mean... we need a religious NOC. 796 01:07:26,480 --> 01:07:27,480 Right! 797 01:07:28,140 --> 01:07:29,020 - Manibul, - - Sir! 798 01:07:29,060 --> 01:07:30,680 Take charge. Don't delay. 799 01:07:31,140 --> 01:07:32,890 After all, this is a religious matter. 800 01:07:33,140 --> 01:07:35,640 A cat's religion, this is my department, Sir. 801 01:07:36,640 --> 01:07:38,730 Department of Fisheries! 802 01:07:43,020 --> 01:07:45,390 My life of banishment led me to introspect. 803 01:07:47,350 --> 01:07:49,730 That's when I started telling the story of this girl. 804 01:07:51,430 --> 01:07:53,100 A meek, shy girl... 805 01:07:53,770 --> 01:07:58,810 Who grew up amidst rigorous family discipline and exploitation. 806 01:08:00,560 --> 01:08:03,850 A girl, whose dreams and hopes were trashed away everyday. 807 01:08:05,600 --> 01:08:07,980 I told the story of that ordinary girl. 808 01:08:08,640 --> 01:08:11,020 The girl who was wounded again and again. 809 01:08:11,350 --> 01:08:14,770 She lived alone, fought alone. She became her own shelter. 810 01:08:15,770 --> 01:08:19,600 Her environment, surroundings have helped her evolve. 811 01:08:20,520 --> 01:08:23,140 They've made her what she is. That's my story. 812 01:08:23,480 --> 01:08:25,600 Have I committed a crime? 813 01:08:26,640 --> 01:08:29,640 Is it a crime to write an autobiography? 814 01:08:50,390 --> 01:08:53,600 It's a relief that they have no objection! 815 01:08:53,680 --> 01:08:56,180 - Should I issue the NOC, Sir?- - Yes, go ahead. 816 01:08:56,350 --> 01:08:59,520 One minute! There's still one major problem, Sir. 817 01:08:59,770 --> 01:09:01,560 - What?- - What now? 818 01:09:01,930 --> 01:09:03,390 What is it now? 819 01:09:09,020 --> 01:09:10,020 What? 820 01:09:12,310 --> 01:09:14,270 What if you issue an NOC... 821 01:09:14,520 --> 01:09:16,890 and then the cat... 822 01:09:17,180 --> 01:09:19,980 STOP MEWING AND SPEAK ALOUD!! 823 01:09:23,020 --> 01:09:25,180 Say, you issue the NOC... 824 01:09:25,730 --> 01:09:26,730 and the cat... 825 01:09:27,180 --> 01:09:29,020 escapes in transit! 826 01:09:29,140 --> 01:09:29,680 ? 827 01:09:29,730 --> 01:09:30,310 ♪♪ 828 01:09:30,350 --> 01:09:31,350 ??!! 829 01:09:31,890 --> 01:09:33,930 - Or say it dies.- - Oh God! 830 01:09:33,980 --> 01:09:36,350 The entire blame will come tumbling down on us! 831 01:09:36,730 --> 01:09:40,730 They'll project it as an assassination or a religious murder! 832 01:09:40,890 --> 01:09:43,270 And blame on the police means blame on you! 833 01:09:43,350 --> 01:09:46,470 No! You represent the government! No way! No NOC! 834 01:09:46,480 --> 01:09:47,890 If the government is blamed then... 835 01:09:48,930 --> 01:09:50,140 Enough!! 836 01:09:50,520 --> 01:09:51,770 There starts another discussion! 837 01:09:51,810 --> 01:09:52,810 Sorry, Sir. 838 01:09:52,930 --> 01:09:53,520 Chanchal! 839 01:09:53,810 --> 01:09:57,680 The bottomline is, I will NOT issue the NOC! 840 01:09:57,850 --> 01:09:59,270 Sir, what if we... 841 01:09:59,600 --> 01:10:01,640 have a word with the embassy? 842 01:10:01,930 --> 01:10:04,310 - Why the embassy?- - Embassy!! 843 01:10:05,520 --> 01:10:06,520 Good riddance! 844 01:10:06,770 --> 01:10:10,100 Send the cat through the Swedish Embassy! 845 01:10:10,640 --> 01:10:13,020 The CM is sending his man to Delhi. 846 01:10:13,140 --> 01:10:15,520 To recommend Baaghini at the embassy. 847 01:10:15,640 --> 01:10:18,770 Since I am her local guardian, I have to go as well. 848 01:10:19,020 --> 01:10:21,890 But yes... they're taking good care of her, you know. 849 01:10:21,930 --> 01:10:24,450 The Department of Fisheries sends fresh fish for Baaghini daily. 850 01:10:24,680 --> 01:10:26,480 Pabda! Parshey! 851 01:10:26,520 --> 01:10:28,230 Amazing taste! 852 01:10:28,310 --> 01:10:29,680 Why are you laughing? It's a fact! 853 01:10:44,480 --> 01:10:47,980 Come on, eat your fill, baby. 854 01:10:49,060 --> 01:10:51,430 Isn't my Baaghini a wild cat? 855 01:10:52,890 --> 01:10:56,770 Oh baby! Look at you! 856 01:11:05,640 --> 01:11:07,390 Wild cat! 857 01:11:09,100 --> 01:11:10,850 Let me clean your eyes! 858 01:11:12,310 --> 01:11:13,730 Good girl! 859 01:11:14,560 --> 01:11:15,980 Always the best! 860 01:11:19,350 --> 01:11:23,270 Sleep sweetheart. Sleep in peace. 861 01:11:29,310 --> 01:11:31,680 Sleep in peace, my baby... 862 01:11:35,060 --> 01:11:39,180 So once again you're cut off from the rest of the world. 863 01:11:42,430 --> 01:11:44,810 Lucas is very upset with me. 864 01:11:47,850 --> 01:11:50,810 I have... would you please check my mails for me? 865 01:11:52,640 --> 01:11:56,430 Send me print-outs of mails from Pritam Mukherjee. 866 01:11:56,850 --> 01:11:58,230 I'll just write that down for you. 867 01:11:58,730 --> 01:12:01,100 Pritam Mukherjee, through... Theo. 868 01:12:01,230 --> 01:12:04,270 - Theo?- - Yes, when he goes to you for provisions. 869 01:12:05,390 --> 01:12:07,560 This is his e-mail ID. He's the one... 870 01:12:07,890 --> 01:12:12,680 who's going to send... Baaghini over to your office address. 871 01:12:14,480 --> 01:12:16,640 You really should have been more careful. 872 01:12:16,890 --> 01:12:18,480 I'm sorry! 873 01:12:18,810 --> 01:12:20,060 I'll do my best. 874 01:12:20,430 --> 01:12:22,810 The Chief Minister's recommendation looks good. 875 01:12:23,020 --> 01:12:25,770 We shall extend all possible cooperation. 876 01:12:26,850 --> 01:12:28,810 - So, where is she?- - Sweden. 877 01:12:29,180 --> 01:12:31,930 - The cat.- - The cat's in Kolkata. 878 01:12:35,930 --> 01:12:37,770 - Name?- - Mr. Pritam Mukhopadhyay. 879 01:12:39,100 --> 01:12:41,680 The cat, Mr... Mulka-dha-padhay... 880 01:12:41,850 --> 01:12:43,100 the name of the cat! 881 01:12:43,230 --> 01:12:44,230 Oh... 882 01:12:44,310 --> 01:12:45,310 Baaghini! 883 01:12:45,480 --> 01:12:47,060 - Yes.- - Bug-in... 884 01:12:48,430 --> 01:12:52,850 - A cat named after a bug?- - No, actually not a 'bug', Sir. 885 01:12:53,020 --> 01:12:54,310 It's 'Baagh'. 886 01:12:55,140 --> 01:12:58,140 You see, in Bengali, 'Baagh' means tiger. 887 01:12:59,180 --> 01:13:01,390 So... 'Baaghini' is female for tiger. 888 01:13:02,100 --> 01:13:03,100 Tigress! 889 01:13:03,480 --> 01:13:04,480 You see, umm... 890 01:13:04,520 --> 01:13:07,180 'Baagh-Baaghini', tiger-tigress... lion-lioness... 891 01:13:07,520 --> 01:13:08,560 Deer... err... 892 01:13:08,930 --> 01:13:10,230 dearest... and then... 893 01:13:10,310 --> 01:13:12,600 Yes, of course. 894 01:13:12,930 --> 01:13:13,930 How very amazing. 895 01:13:15,680 --> 01:13:18,100 That would be all. 896 01:13:18,390 --> 01:13:21,930 Our Honorary Consul in Kolkata will be dealing with you... directly. 897 01:13:22,020 --> 01:13:23,310 Thank you. 898 01:13:26,480 --> 01:13:27,480 Let's go... 899 01:13:28,980 --> 01:13:30,270 What is it, Manibul? 900 01:13:31,930 --> 01:13:35,100 But... what would be our next step, Sir? 901 01:13:36,060 --> 01:13:37,730 When are you going back to Kolkata? 902 01:13:37,980 --> 01:13:39,270 This evening itself, Sir. 903 01:13:39,560 --> 01:13:41,770 Otherwise Baaghini has to sleep with my maid. 904 01:13:41,930 --> 01:13:44,600 - There he goes!- - But the maid leaves exactly at 9. 905 01:13:44,730 --> 01:13:47,890 She's very punctual. So... I have to go... and... 906 01:13:48,230 --> 01:13:49,310 to sleep with Baaghini. 907 01:13:49,350 --> 01:13:50,930 Of course, I understand. 908 01:13:51,480 --> 01:13:55,060 In that case you can start working on ...Buggini's passport. 909 01:13:55,520 --> 01:13:57,270 And the first step would be to get a... 910 01:13:57,730 --> 01:13:59,480 passport-sized photograph taken. 911 01:14:00,060 --> 01:14:01,060 Face straight. 912 01:14:01,770 --> 01:14:03,060 Eyes in the camera. 913 01:14:03,480 --> 01:14:05,600 Ears showing clearly. 914 01:14:05,980 --> 01:14:07,100 4 copies. 915 01:14:07,180 --> 01:14:10,600 - Come on, turn your head.- - Not your head Sir, the cat's. 916 01:14:10,850 --> 01:14:13,140 - There she goes!- - Look how she's wriggling! 917 01:14:13,230 --> 01:14:14,930 Keep quiet! Look at the camera! 918 01:14:15,140 --> 01:14:16,890 - Move your hand!- - It's covering her ears! 919 01:14:17,180 --> 01:14:18,820 How am I supposed to control her ears now! 920 01:14:19,100 --> 01:14:21,020 Oh God! Will you remove your hands? 921 01:14:21,180 --> 01:14:22,180 Gone! 922 01:14:22,430 --> 01:14:23,980 Look how she's biting! 923 01:14:24,430 --> 01:14:26,230 - Be careful!- - Ouch! 924 01:14:26,310 --> 01:14:28,390 - Look at the lens!- - Now I'll scold you! 925 01:14:28,480 --> 01:14:30,000 We also need photographs for her visa! 926 01:14:30,140 --> 01:14:33,230 - On a white background!- - Is there a white loin-cloth at home? 927 01:14:33,480 --> 01:14:35,600 What is the real colour of the cat? 928 01:14:36,390 --> 01:14:38,270 Pure white? Off-white or pink? 929 01:14:38,480 --> 01:14:39,480 Completely pure white. 930 01:14:39,770 --> 01:14:42,230 - 'Completely pure white'.- - We can tweak it in Photoshop. 931 01:14:42,480 --> 01:14:44,600 But a cat won't pose. You can't train cats. 932 01:14:44,930 --> 01:14:45,930 Sir! 933 01:14:46,310 --> 01:14:46,930 Madam's passport! 934 01:14:47,180 --> 01:14:48,850 The passport! Let's see! 935 01:14:49,140 --> 01:14:50,430 The passport is ready! 936 01:14:50,730 --> 01:14:52,270 - Here... over here...- - Hold this. 937 01:14:52,520 --> 01:14:56,270 And here... the candidate has to sign here. 938 01:14:56,480 --> 01:14:57,480 Signature? 939 01:14:57,810 --> 01:14:59,600 - Now you need a signature?- - But she's a cat. 940 01:14:59,640 --> 01:15:03,310 - How on earth will a cat sign?- - Can everyone sign in our country? 941 01:15:03,680 --> 01:15:04,980 A thumb impression will do. 942 01:15:05,100 --> 01:15:06,180 - A thumb-print?- - It's simple. 943 01:15:06,230 --> 01:15:07,230 Paw-prints! 944 01:15:07,770 --> 01:15:12,390 Here... here... I have marked all the forms. 945 01:15:12,600 --> 01:15:14,430 The candidate... will have to give her paw prints here. 946 01:15:14,480 --> 01:15:15,480 More?! 947 01:15:15,520 --> 01:15:17,430 - On all these forms?- - It's a rule, Sir! 948 01:15:17,930 --> 01:15:20,640 What's wrong, Sir? Why don't you finish your sherbet? 949 01:15:20,890 --> 01:15:21,980 Don't be so nervous! 950 01:15:25,730 --> 01:15:26,730 Here, have some snacks. 951 01:15:27,020 --> 01:15:28,810 Every candidate has special requirements. 952 01:15:29,060 --> 01:15:30,350 - Thank you.- - Mention not. 953 01:15:31,180 --> 01:15:32,730 Okay. Mr. Goenka... 954 01:15:33,230 --> 01:15:34,640 We'll take your leave. 955 01:15:35,230 --> 01:15:37,390 My pleasure, Mr. Gupta! 956 01:15:37,430 --> 01:15:39,020 - Thank you, Sir.- - All the best! 957 01:15:39,430 --> 01:15:40,850 - See you, sir.- - See you. 958 01:15:40,890 --> 01:15:43,100 - Sir, I'll go see them off.- - Okay. 959 01:15:43,180 --> 01:15:46,270 - Jayanta...- - Just a minute... excuse me! 960 01:15:46,600 --> 01:15:48,430 What's wrong?- Must've gone back for his sherbet. 961 01:15:48,480 --> 01:15:50,180 Which paw do we use for the thumb-print? 962 01:15:50,520 --> 01:15:52,230 The hind ones are her legs... 963 01:15:52,600 --> 01:15:54,640 - And the forelegs, her arms! - Simple! 964 01:15:55,140 --> 01:15:56,140 Have a nice day! 965 01:16:03,890 --> 01:16:05,270 I'm weary 966 01:16:07,930 --> 01:16:09,520 Take care 967 01:16:10,520 --> 01:16:11,640 My beloved country 968 01:16:44,810 --> 01:16:46,430 May no one ever... 969 01:16:47,560 --> 01:16:49,430 be compelled to leave her motherland. 970 01:19:02,140 --> 01:19:04,600 You'd like cigarettes? 971 01:19:09,680 --> 01:19:10,680 You? 972 01:19:19,890 --> 01:19:22,230 When my Baaghini comes here... 973 01:19:23,270 --> 01:19:25,430 I'll marry her to you, Gustav. 974 01:19:26,140 --> 01:19:28,180 Always at your service, Madam. 975 01:19:29,480 --> 01:19:30,600 What do you think, Theo? 976 01:19:31,390 --> 01:19:33,560 I'll marry him to my Baaghini. 977 01:19:34,430 --> 01:19:36,600 Smile, Madam. 978 01:19:37,060 --> 01:19:38,180 Be happy. 979 01:19:39,600 --> 01:19:41,060 Why are you blushing? 980 01:19:41,480 --> 01:19:43,020 Baaghini will like you. 981 01:19:45,480 --> 01:19:47,350 Theo will be your Best Man. 982 01:19:48,020 --> 01:19:49,600 Won't you, Theo? 983 01:20:42,390 --> 01:20:45,600 I'm buying provisions. Do you need anything? 984 01:21:15,310 --> 01:21:16,850 Does everyone have a stamp-pad? 985 01:21:17,140 --> 01:21:18,680 - Easy!- - Put her on the chair. 986 01:21:20,310 --> 01:21:22,810 - Don't pull her legs!- - If she bites, you'll need injections! 987 01:21:23,100 --> 01:21:25,100 - Is the first-aid box ready?- - Tickle her a little! 988 01:21:26,020 --> 01:21:27,810 Hey! Catch her! 989 01:21:29,140 --> 01:21:31,680 - Here's your ball, honey!- - Did you give her this smiley ball? 990 01:21:31,770 --> 01:21:33,060 Please cooperate! 991 01:21:33,430 --> 01:21:35,480 - She's run away again!- - Get hold of her! 992 01:21:36,980 --> 01:21:38,850 - This compounder's a sissy!- - What did I do? 993 01:21:39,350 --> 01:21:43,060 - My sweet little pie!- - Cooperate with the police! 994 01:21:43,520 --> 01:21:45,560 - And she's gone again!- - Get hold of her, somebody! 995 01:21:45,930 --> 01:21:47,230 She'll drive us mad today! 996 01:21:47,390 --> 01:21:49,020 She's gone to the living room. Over there! Yes! 997 01:21:49,060 --> 01:21:51,480 - Over there!- - No, I'll go first! Wait! 998 01:21:51,560 --> 01:21:53,180 - She's gone behind the almirah.- - Oh no! 999 01:21:53,230 --> 01:21:55,100 Please cooperate! 1000 01:21:55,310 --> 01:21:56,770 Come out! 1001 01:21:56,930 --> 01:21:59,140 Lure her with this ball! 1002 01:22:00,180 --> 01:22:02,180 - She's run away!- - I'll see the end of this! 1003 01:22:02,730 --> 01:22:05,270 Here you are, darling!! Baaghini sweatheart! 1004 01:22:05,770 --> 01:22:08,640 - Hey compounder, get hold of her!- - There she goes! 1005 01:22:12,350 --> 01:22:14,060 Without sleeping pills... 1006 01:22:15,270 --> 01:22:16,850 this is impossible. 1007 01:23:14,140 --> 01:23:16,730 I'm sorry for the rush. I'll... explain everything later. 1008 01:23:16,850 --> 01:23:18,730 This is Liliana, Pen Club member. 1009 01:23:18,930 --> 01:23:20,520 We met at the... Press Conference. 1010 01:23:22,640 --> 01:23:23,640 Where do I go?- 1011 01:23:23,890 --> 01:23:25,100 Liliana's summer house. 1012 01:23:25,180 --> 01:23:26,890 - In... Ljusterö.- - Yes. 1013 01:23:27,600 --> 01:23:29,180 It's an island. 1014 01:23:29,930 --> 01:23:30,520 Island! 1015 01:23:30,810 --> 01:23:31,810 On the Baltic. 1016 01:23:39,430 --> 01:23:41,020 It's yet another banishment. 1017 01:23:48,520 --> 01:23:50,100 Gustav? Theo? 1018 01:23:50,890 --> 01:23:51,520 Gustav... 1019 01:23:51,770 --> 01:23:53,350 Gustav will... be with you. 1020 01:25:04,730 --> 01:25:06,310 Where are you lost? 1021 01:25:06,850 --> 01:25:08,520 No mails... 1022 01:25:09,730 --> 01:25:10,850 Are you upset? 1023 01:25:11,600 --> 01:25:12,600 Or are you ill? 1024 01:25:18,390 --> 01:25:21,640 We're going berserk trying to get Baaghini to cooperate. 1025 01:25:23,060 --> 01:25:25,230 It's so evident that she's your daughter! 1026 01:25:29,770 --> 01:25:30,770 Anyway... 1027 01:25:31,890 --> 01:25:35,980 Jayanta is trying to sedate Baaghini now. 1028 01:25:36,600 --> 01:25:38,600 Come on, get me the ball! 1029 01:25:41,020 --> 01:25:44,600 And Baaghini... is running around with the new ball that Shayonti gave her... 1030 01:25:44,680 --> 01:25:48,770 Come on honey! Don't be naughty now! 1031 01:25:49,020 --> 01:25:51,680 Sweet kitty! Here I come! 1032 01:25:53,890 --> 01:25:56,100 A small little paw-print from you! 1033 01:25:56,180 --> 01:25:57,480 And Baaghini... 1034 01:25:57,930 --> 01:26:00,890 is running around with a new ball. 1035 01:26:01,350 --> 01:26:03,850 I wonder how he'll get her to sign! 1036 01:26:07,640 --> 01:26:09,230 Just a few more days... 1037 01:26:11,600 --> 01:26:14,640 and you can speak Bengali with Baaghini again. 1038 01:26:15,520 --> 01:26:16,930 You'll write again. 1039 01:26:18,640 --> 01:26:19,680 And return. 1040 01:27:02,810 --> 01:27:05,600 I'm not very easy with cats, Sir. 1041 01:27:05,770 --> 01:27:08,890 It's just that this verification is mandatory for the passport... 1042 01:27:09,140 --> 01:27:10,770 Though, the passport is done. 1043 01:27:11,140 --> 01:27:12,430 A mere formality now. 1044 01:27:12,680 --> 01:27:16,390 Just one look at the candidate. From a distance. That's it! 1045 01:27:24,560 --> 01:27:25,560 Excuse me... 1046 01:27:26,310 --> 01:27:28,310 She doesn't bite, does she? 1047 01:27:28,810 --> 01:27:31,680 She was sleeping. Made us run all night with stamp-pads... 1048 01:27:32,020 --> 01:27:33,020 Amazing!! 1049 01:27:33,890 --> 01:27:37,060 - The cat and the tiger belong to...- - The same family. 1050 01:27:37,390 --> 01:27:39,140 - Family...- - Sir... 1051 01:27:39,270 --> 01:27:40,980 the tiger's not matching at all! 1052 01:27:41,480 --> 01:27:42,100 How come? 1053 01:27:42,390 --> 01:27:46,060 She's plain in the photos but here she has blue spots... 1054 01:27:46,890 --> 01:27:48,310 That's the ink from the stamp pad. 1055 01:27:48,730 --> 01:27:52,020 Imagine that today is the day after Holi (festival of colours). 1056 01:27:52,310 --> 01:27:54,480 So the candidate has weird colours on her... 1057 01:27:54,560 --> 01:27:55,180 No Sir!! 1058 01:27:55,560 --> 01:27:57,230 Give her a shampoo... 1059 01:27:57,430 --> 01:27:58,730 and bring her to the police station! 1060 01:27:58,770 --> 01:27:59,850 Right to Equality! 1061 01:28:00,060 --> 01:28:01,310 Right to Freedom of Religion! 1062 01:28:01,640 --> 01:28:02,890 Right to Education! 1063 01:28:02,980 --> 01:28:05,270 - Right to Freedom!- - Who's going to write on the board? 1064 01:28:06,310 --> 01:28:07,640 - Ma'am!- - Yes, Rohan! 1065 01:28:08,230 --> 01:28:09,730 - Write this down boys.- - Give me a pen. 1066 01:28:09,770 --> 01:28:11,100 Bring your own pen next time. 1067 01:28:11,390 --> 01:28:12,480 Phone! 1068 01:28:12,560 --> 01:28:14,640 Sorry... I think I forgot to put it on silent. 1069 01:28:15,350 --> 01:28:16,810 Sorry boys, it must be an emergency. 1070 01:28:17,060 --> 01:28:18,640 - Hello!- - I'm in class! 1071 01:28:19,020 --> 01:28:20,600 Any problem? Make it fast! 1072 01:28:21,020 --> 01:28:22,520 Oh! Just one thing! 1073 01:28:22,680 --> 01:28:24,100 - Emergency! - - Emergency?! 1074 01:28:24,180 --> 01:28:25,270 - Emergency!- - What! 1075 01:28:25,310 --> 01:28:30,480 Can you fix an appointment for Baaghini at your salon, please? 1076 01:29:46,350 --> 01:29:49,230 She just collapsed during her shampoo! 1077 01:29:51,930 --> 01:29:54,520 Come on! Move it! 1078 01:29:57,140 --> 01:30:00,520 - Hey move! Take left!- - Mind the door! 1079 01:30:03,730 --> 01:30:05,310 I'll get the admission done. 1080 01:30:05,680 --> 01:30:07,890 Start oxygen. What's her BP? 1081 01:31:21,850 --> 01:31:23,430 The Commissioner is here. 1082 01:31:27,060 --> 01:31:30,020 - What happened?- - I took her to the salon, so... 1083 01:31:30,100 --> 01:31:31,680 - Salon?!- - Yes. 1084 01:31:32,890 --> 01:31:35,520 - Yes...- - The patient is stable, as of now. 1085 01:31:35,730 --> 01:31:37,680 She'll improve once the she's out of stress. 1086 01:31:37,770 --> 01:31:39,140 She'll be fine. Don't worry. 1087 01:31:39,270 --> 01:31:40,810 Thank you. What a relief! 1088 01:31:41,180 --> 01:31:42,560 Just a minute, doctor. 1089 01:31:43,560 --> 01:31:45,640 She's supposed to leave for Europe tomorrow. Can she? 1090 01:31:45,770 --> 01:31:47,770 - Yes?- - No, not in the next few months. 1091 01:31:48,100 --> 01:31:49,390 - Sorry.- - What! 1092 01:31:49,770 --> 01:31:51,140 Okay? 1093 01:31:54,100 --> 01:31:55,480 Sir, what do we do now? 1094 01:31:57,180 --> 01:31:59,020 See, now it's the responsiblity of the embassy. 1095 01:33:20,480 --> 01:33:21,640 How is she? 1096 01:33:21,930 --> 01:33:23,230 Still the same. 1097 01:33:25,310 --> 01:33:27,270 Have you had anything to eat? 1098 01:33:30,270 --> 01:33:32,390 I can't take this anymore Shayonti! 1099 01:33:37,430 --> 01:33:38,810 Should I come? 1100 01:33:41,430 --> 01:33:42,520 No. 1101 01:33:43,180 --> 01:33:44,180 Let me be. 1102 01:34:10,930 --> 01:34:14,140 NOTICE: 'Don't abandon cats in winter'. 1103 01:34:45,100 --> 01:34:50,060 See the shadow, see them Movitz, my friend 1104 01:34:51,350 --> 01:34:55,850 Escape into a darkness that never ends 1105 01:34:58,020 --> 01:35:03,480 All the gold and the purple from the shovel 1106 01:35:05,180 --> 01:35:09,680 Watch them turn into filthy clothes and gravel 1107 01:35:11,930 --> 01:35:16,430 Waves Charon from the other side of the swirling river 1108 01:35:18,140 --> 01:35:22,640 Waving three times and then the undertaker himself... 1109 01:35:24,100 --> 01:35:29,680 Never again will you taste a grape 1110 01:35:30,980 --> 01:35:37,020 So, Movitz, dear friend, help me... 1111 01:35:38,390 --> 01:35:43,730 Cumber the tombstone over our sister 1112 01:35:46,430 --> 01:35:50,930 Waves Charon from the other side of the turbulent river 1113 01:36:03,560 --> 01:36:06,100 Hello Doctor! We need you right away! 1114 01:36:08,520 --> 01:36:12,020 So, Movitz, dear friend, help me... 1115 01:36:12,770 --> 01:36:18,100 Cumber the gravestone over our sister 1116 01:36:19,850 --> 01:36:21,060 Nearly there. 1117 01:36:23,390 --> 01:36:25,980 Clean her forehead. 1118 01:36:31,680 --> 01:36:34,060 Push a little more! 1119 01:37:49,430 --> 01:37:50,810 Madam! 1120 01:37:55,430 --> 01:37:56,810 Madam! 1121 01:37:57,560 --> 01:37:59,230 Boat... with... 1122 01:38:01,600 --> 01:38:02,600 come! 1123 01:38:03,060 --> 01:38:05,520 Sir Lucas Johansson... Wilma! 1124 01:38:09,350 --> 01:38:10,930 Madam!! 1125 01:38:23,520 --> 01:38:25,390 Hello! And good morning to you! 1126 01:38:25,850 --> 01:38:26,850 Hello! 1127 01:38:29,770 --> 01:38:33,230 France has granted you honorary citizenship of Paris. 1128 01:38:33,890 --> 01:38:35,850 You see, they all love you. 1129 01:38:37,180 --> 01:38:38,560 How long do I live here? 1130 01:38:39,930 --> 01:38:41,310 Till I die? 1131 01:38:43,730 --> 01:38:45,980 Or... will I have to be imprisoned in Paris now? 1132 01:38:46,230 --> 01:38:47,230 Or in Germany? 1133 01:38:48,640 --> 01:38:52,390 I shall fight to death my right to go home! 1134 01:38:54,850 --> 01:38:58,350 If I am a criminal... why don't they take me to court? 1135 01:38:58,930 --> 01:39:00,060 Try me? 1136 01:39:00,850 --> 01:39:03,060 Why imprison me here in this island? I can't live here! 1137 01:39:03,100 --> 01:39:05,230 I can't... write, I can't talk! 1138 01:39:06,520 --> 01:39:07,520 Only... 1139 01:39:08,430 --> 01:39:11,390 These security men, guns, boots, bayonets! 1140 01:39:12,890 --> 01:39:14,270 And I am a poet! 1141 01:39:22,640 --> 01:39:23,640 My darling... 1142 01:39:23,980 --> 01:39:24,980 Listen... 1143 01:39:25,350 --> 01:39:27,600 The embassy... from India... 1144 01:39:28,850 --> 01:39:30,020 sent you an e-mail. 1145 01:39:30,890 --> 01:39:32,390 Your cat is in their care. 1146 01:39:34,560 --> 01:39:36,390 She's been to hospital. 1147 01:39:37,350 --> 01:39:39,350 So she can't be sent to you. 1148 01:39:41,390 --> 01:39:42,770 I'm sorry. 1149 01:39:49,890 --> 01:39:52,270 We have a surprise for you! 1150 01:40:00,980 --> 01:40:02,350 Look at her! 1151 01:40:03,310 --> 01:40:05,680 - Isn't she beautiful?- - A real beauty! 1152 01:40:15,020 --> 01:40:16,390 Hello kitty! 1153 01:40:27,520 --> 01:40:29,390 I helped... deliver... 1154 01:40:30,810 --> 01:40:32,890 a baby after a long time. 1155 01:40:33,730 --> 01:40:34,810 Last night. 1156 01:40:37,560 --> 01:40:40,060 And after a long long time... I... 1157 01:40:41,520 --> 01:40:43,770 saw a mother... and... 1158 01:40:45,270 --> 01:40:46,640 her daughter together. 1159 01:40:52,230 --> 01:40:55,430 See, Baaghini is my daughter, I need to be with her! 1160 01:40:57,680 --> 01:40:59,640 She knows my language... she's my... 1161 01:41:00,600 --> 01:41:01,980 connection with home. 1162 01:41:04,850 --> 01:41:06,230 Return her home. 1163 01:41:08,600 --> 01:41:11,560 Let's not put this baby through the same hell... of... 1164 01:41:12,230 --> 01:41:13,600 separation. 1165 01:41:16,060 --> 01:41:17,430 Return her home to her mum. 1166 01:41:19,100 --> 01:41:20,100 To mother. 1167 01:41:21,560 --> 01:41:22,930 That's where she belongs. 1168 01:41:24,980 --> 01:41:26,350 It's her birthright. 1169 01:41:56,100 --> 01:42:00,100 Wait for me O Madhupur Netrokona 1170 01:42:01,140 --> 01:42:04,600 The crossroads at Joydebpur, wait for me 1171 01:42:05,520 --> 01:42:06,680 I shall be back. 1172 01:42:08,140 --> 01:42:10,600 Back in the crowd, amidst the chaos 1173 01:42:11,350 --> 01:42:13,810 In drought and flood. 1174 01:42:15,060 --> 01:42:23,020 Wait for me O huts, courtyards, lemon boughs and football fields 1175 01:42:24,480 --> 01:42:26,430 I shall be back. 1176 01:42:26,730 --> 01:42:29,980 To sing in the full moon, to swing... 1177 01:42:31,140 --> 01:42:34,980 To throw a fishing line into the pond in the heart of the bamboo grove. 1178 01:42:36,310 --> 01:42:39,640 Wait for me, Afzal Hossein, Khairunnesa 1179 01:42:40,730 --> 01:42:42,600 And you, Idul Aara 1180 01:42:43,480 --> 01:42:44,810 I shall be back. 1181 01:42:45,180 --> 01:42:52,390 To love, laugh, weave dreams on those strings of life 1182 01:42:54,430 --> 01:43:00,560 Wait, O Motijhil, Shantinagar, the Book Fair in February 1183 01:43:01,980 --> 01:43:03,310 I shall be back. 1184 01:43:11,310 --> 01:43:14,770 A cloud flies from the West to the East 1185 01:43:15,310 --> 01:43:19,230 I shall give her my teardrops 1186 01:43:19,560 --> 01:43:25,480 So she may rain on tin roofs of homes, on the banks of the oval pond… 1187 01:43:28,810 --> 01:43:32,770 Birds fly from West to East in Winter-time 1188 01:43:33,180 --> 01:43:35,810 A feather each will they shed 1189 01:43:37,020 --> 01:43:38,600 On leafy ponds 1190 01:43:38,730 --> 01:43:40,810 On the Shitalakkha waters 1191 01:43:41,180 --> 01:43:43,100 On the waters of Bengal’s Bay. 1192 01:43:46,640 --> 01:43:49,640 Listen, O Brahmaputra! I shall be back! 1193 01:43:50,480 --> 01:43:55,560 Listen, O Sal forests of Bihar! Mahasthangar, the mountains of Sitakund! 1194 01:43:56,270 --> 01:43:57,770 I shall be back! 1195 01:43:58,480 --> 01:44:00,310 If not in human form...