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This is Machang Lalung.

mm year 1951‘ Machang Lahmg from Assam

...was arrested for grievous assault.

At that time he was 23 years old.

To determine whether he was guilty or innocent...

he Went through a court-tum

Unable to get bail. M achang was imprisoned as an undertrial.

W Machang was proved guHty

...he would've been imprisoned for a maximum of 1U years.

but m: court case Went on for 54 years

For 54 years Machang stayed mam as an undertnm

Vwhile India continued to progress...

Tram passenger hams b: M m

...fror'n Green revolution to the IT revolution...

...grar'nophones turned into M P3. stores became shopping malls...

...villages became towns. and towns became cities.

But M achang continued to rot in jail.

In 2005. the court declared Machang innocent...

...and released him with a compensation of Rs. 3 Lakhs.

Like M achang. even today. there are thousands of poor undertrials...

...rotting away in India's prisons. awaiting their verdict.

As time passes by. they lose hope of freedom.

The jail first becomes their habit and then their home.

To deal with despair. endless wait and loneliness...

...the undertrials unwillingly embrace the bizarre shades of thejail...

...which slowly become a way of life.

Sanlu

Ova Sarqm

How long will you get scared by nightmares of failing to become a pilot?

Dude. I flushed that pilot-dream down the toilet.

The day I was admitted here.

Right new. I was dreaming of steaming Chicken kebabs.

Fine.

But get in line and dream...

...or else the warden will make kebabs out of you.

Oman get up!

M ave your feet rascals!

Did you get a manicure at night?

Return my soap!

- Long-live India. Sir! - Long-live India!

Sm \ barfly need to go to the bathroom

Prayer first. bathroom later. C'r'non.

You're a New Arrival uncle?

I came in last night.

I'm diabetic. $0 I can't control the pee.

Don't worry». the jail will teach you to control every/thing.

Your pee as well as your tears.

Come. let's pray.

Give us strength of mind...

...that the mind may be victorious.

That before others' victory»...

...the self is victorious.

Give us strength of mind.

Prayers over. Long-live India!

Long-live India!

Run M ohsin. Run!

Stop!

Get in line all of you.

Clean up quickly. the animals are here!

Get out

Cmun.

I got my 200 Sanju!

Lady luck shines in Iatrine!

Do you mind if I go first?

My spot is yours. If you have 200 bucks.

Scams in the toilet also?

If you're the first to go in. you get a spick-n-span Taj M ahal.

If you go after all of them. It'll stink so much you'll faint.

$0 let's talk if you got 200 bucks.

I can give you buddy. Two hundred.

But I only have 100.

Sorry Mr. Superstar! Your call is on wait.

Uncle here gets a newcomer discount.

Give!

Not so openly uncle!

Next time I will take 200.

Oye Mohsm‘

One by one. come on.

Undertrials from wards 4.5 and 6 who have their trails today...

...should report at the Main-Gate immediately.

...the van leaves for court shortly.

HowTe you doing handsome?

There's a cockroach in this.

Would you like a Iollypop instead?

Come to our cell. you'll get anything you want.

LoHyP°P57

Vwhat the rubbish! Just Mo eggs?

- The hen is on leave. - Your hen can go scr-

Surti sir. the warden sent less eggs today.

You'll get your regular eight eggs from tomorrow.

Uncle here... is our fresh new admission!

Can I get an egg as well?

Eggs are a part of 'special breakfast'.

For which you have to bribe the wardens.

Do you have that kind of money? M eve on then!

Pass the glass. C'r'non.

Here comes the stylish dude.

This boy's gonna make it big one day. I'r'n telling you.

Make a mg bang Make a mg bang

You're so out of tune. my ears are bleeding!

Raina sir. shoot a film with us next time?

Ya. sure sure. keep in touch. keep in touch.

Wmen will I get the white prisoner-uniform?

Uncle you're a UT you will not get a convicfs uniform.

What is UT?

Abandoned by law. courts don't want you. jails can't have you!

Uncle. UT means undertrial. whose trial is still going on.

The courts haven't decided if you're guilty or innocent.

Convicts are ones who have been declared guilty.

Only convicts can wear those uniforms...

and do aH the Work m them

Like cooking. serving. cleaning...

carpentry‘ etc

And they even get paid for that.

$0 we're not entitled to work or pay?

UT's aren't allowed to work...

...that's why we take bribes for the toilet line!

It's been 3 years for him and 2 for me.

But our income is zero!

We've got to do something for expenses.

We have other businesses too.

We are a mg company PVT LTD

Right Mohsin?

Cheers!

What are you m for?

Shhhh Mohsm

Sanju cover from the left.

You guys are at it again?!

Dunk Mai mm gm.

Vwhafre you doing?!

And the game begins!

Come on. whose betting?!

One and half times if Sanju catches it. double if Mohsin nabs it.

If the rat escapes. you get Mo and a half!

100 bucks on the mouse. 200 on Sanju.

Out of the way!

My 200 on Mohsin.

You want to hide under the trolley?

And eat that bread?

That's jail food... It'll break your teeth!

Come to me. my blank cheque.

Cums um... Cmunk

Leave mm

Samm

Sarw Sanjm

Vwhy bother catching it. if you were going to let the rat go?

To try and catch it again!

For how long can one pray. read. snort and smoke to I

See how this cat and mouse chase. just makes time fly?!

Line up the undertrials.

Jailor sir is coming over for a brief. Over.

Ready for Jailor sir. Over.

Get in line... Jailor sir's coming!

You need an invitation?!

$0 the Independence day is coming up...

...and this one's pretty special.

It's also the 100th anniversary of ourjail.

On this 15th August. the jail will put together a big entertainment program.

Vwhere. for the first time. both male and female inmates...

...will participate together.

Minister sir will attend the ceremony. along with media...

...and to entertain them we will put together a male-female orchestra.

Understood?

Yes sir. a male-female orchestra party.

Those who can sing or play...

...line up for selection in the Freedom Fighter's room.

And most importantly...

...there'll be women from the female ward...

...if anyone looks at them inappropriately.

I'll blind you forever.

You won't be able to see another woman. even in your dreams.

Those who can sing or play. give your names. C'r'non.

Poshampa‘ hey Poshampa

Poshampa‘ hey Poshampa

It's looking great... check it.

Guddu. have your milk...

or how WM you become Superman?

This is only 2U. You owe me 4U.

20 for eyebrows and 20 for upper-lips.

Take 20 next time.

Look! You pay up now.

My hearing is coming up in Mo weeks...

...and my lawyer's sure I'll positively get released this time.

You'll get released?!

PH need money when \ get out‘ so pay me new

Where do \ get Mrom?

Should I take it from your father?!

Don't insult my father. or else...

Or what huh? Should I tell the warden?

Undertrials aren't allowed to earn money...

...and you're running a business here?

Now take a hike!

Stop wasting our time. Get lost!

Stupid thief! Catch her.

Catch her... shut the door!

Stop!

How far will you run?!

Grab that fool!

Stop! Stop Bindu!

Give me my money!

msmtmg me m front of everyone?‘

It's my money!

Leave me!

Mars happening there?

Nothing ma'ar'n we were just practicing the prayer song.

may ‘ M!

Now all the undertrials who can sing. raise your hands.

Madam. me!

An orchestra will be formed. you'll have to rehearse every day.

If convicts go for rehearsals. then who'll do all the chores?

Thus only undertrials are allowed.

Is there no undertrial who can sing?

I can madam!

Memo

I will also sing Madam!

Okay Go Wear decent domes

Kamla. Monali. get them ready.

Okay Madam

Get out new go get ready

Walk quietly... in a straight line to the Freedom Fighter's room!

Vwhat you looking at?!

Look straight in front!

Stop looking or I'll break your bones.

Eyes on the floor!

This isn't a fashion show!

You're not models!

All the ladies. stop!

Can't you hear?! Stop!

Hurry up!

Sir. the men are here. so are the women.

In a straight line.

Hey!

Rawat. break his bones! Put him away in solitary.

Stand up straight! Stand up!

Tom you to keep your eyes down

Get lost!

- C'r'non. - Sit down!

Uncle. this is the Freedom Fighter's room.

It was a part of the old jail.

The British imprisoned our freedom fighters here.

Now they've turned it into a function hall.

Just imagine uncle. where they plotted revolutions.

We're planning a musical!

Rawat let's start!

Come on Oguguamawa... Your turn Ogu!

The next person Maskeen Singh.

You decide if the beat plays or the gun because...

Where have We arrwed

O M other Goddess. take me in your shelter.

Myself Tatyana. I come from Belarus.

I come hereto act in Bollywood.

But my agent gave me fake work permit.

Sing song. 50mg-

My heart. 0h heart. dear heart.

Way to go 5mm

Can I sing one more?

Poshampa‘ hey Poshampa

There was a cage. there was a bird.

Poshampa‘ hey Poshampa

The hunter that captured the bird was ajerk!

The bird set the cage on fire.

the hunter shouted “go fly away rugher“

Set this cage on fire?

You want to be a bird and fly away?

Everyone sings only patriotic songs now!

Bright n sparkling... my nation.

Vwhich film is this song from?

It's not from a film sir. It's original.

I have written and composed it myself.

You see. I'm a BTech and MBA sir.

Pm an educated man

Yes. nowadays it's the BTechs and the M BAs who turn into militants!

N ext

Better than all the world...

Rivers play in its lap...

We are all Indians...

We are all Indians...

We are all Indians...

Better than all the world... c'r'non everybody... is our India.

Our militanfs poetry has lyrics and melody.

Maskeen will play music on the organ.

Ogu on percussion.

Sanju and Bindu will sing the duet.

The Russian and the Chinese madam can sing chorus.

We will have a truly international orchestra!

Sm Pm from Nagmand‘ you know w; an mdxan state fight?

Ya. ya. you're from India.

Look if you guys work hard and perform well...

...then you will all get points for good conduct.

You know how much judges value the conduct report...

...in a trial. don't you?

Yes sir. Thank you. sir.

Thank you very much. sir.

Sir. if we could also get guitars and drums...

the songs WM sound better

To create art one needs pain... feelings.

Von have paw?

Then why do you need guitars?

Create electrifying music with what's available.

And one very important thing.

You will treat these 3 as your sisters from now...

...and you will treat them as your brothers.

Is that clear?

RawakMarrw

- Yes sir. - Let's g0.

Cmun.

mars the matter M r. Super Star. why are you so furious?

- I didn't get selected in the orchestra. - Don't worry».

What am \ here for?

For a small fee. you could be the one singing in the orchestra.

H ow?

Whoever gets se\ected‘ W?“ cut off m: tongue

or pour kerosene down m: throat

Then he will burn in the hospital and you will party with the beauties.

Deal?

You will sing Poshampa. you rascal?

You want to become a singer?

You want to sing praises of Dhulia?

Let's cutoff his tongue!

PH show you Poshampa‘

Throw m

You wanna be a singer?!

Rufl

Out!

Hey... Get out! Now!

Don't you come back!

Samu‘ you okay?

Cmun.

Cums man.

Now get up or should we call for a palanquin?

Don't worry man...

We got your back!

Bmdu‘

Are you idiots playing cards?

Nuxwam Nu

Hand me the cards!

C'r'non. Hurry!

Don't you know you're not allowed to play cards here?

But we weren't gambling madam.

I'll give you a tight slap!

These Mo will bunk with you. till the Independence Day performance.

Gem

Wherfis the space?

There's a 100 of us stuffed in one room already!

Show We mace them on our heads?‘

Keep stuffing.

I'll do everyoneb threading for free.

Vwhat for? To dance at your wedding?

WmyTe you dancing on my head?

Vani. Priya. can you Mo bunk with Shanta?

Shanta‘

She won't let us share her bed.

Shanta. it's a matter of a few days.

You anyway sleep alone.

Just make some space for these Mo.

Phase lust a Mme

Thief! How dare you touch my stuff?

Whack her‘

- VVII you hit her again? - No.

- VVII you make room? - Yes.

Mummy ‘WWW they WWW!”?

$0 which one of you managed to get the white girl?

No sir. really nothing like that happened.

Hey Bums

Did you end up trapping the Vwhitie?

You filthy gorilla. chimpanzee. how dare you stare at me?

Lower your eyes or I'll gouge them out.

Lower them!

That's better.

Just ignore him. He's a horny idiot!

You guys know our Ogu is an A R Rahman fan?

That's nice.

He'd come with a plan.

First study music and then become a drummer for Rahman.

You should talk in English so he understands.

He understands Hindi quite well.

He only acts "Me no Hindi. Me no Hindi"...

To keep the Wardens off m: back

Oman show us how you speak Hindi.

Ogu. say something in Hindi please?

I came to India from Nigeria to study music. on a scholarship.

But after 3-4 months scholarship was stopped by my country.

I had no money for food. hostel. fees...

...or to buy a ticket to go back home.

$0 I stole a wallet.

Awesome man. his Hindi is so good!

- Guess whose wallet it was... - Vwhose?

The Police Commissioner's son.

I got caught. They slapped a case.

Me no money for bail. no lawyer...

...and my embassy also no help.

Now think what's the maximum punishment for stealing 20 grand?

Section 378. for which the maximum sentence is 3 years.

But because there was no fatal incident... 2 to 3 months.

He's already served 2 years. My Lord.

And the trial has still not reached an end.

Fool!

Of all the people. you found the commissioner's son to steal from!

He's a bigger fool.

He wanted to buy a guitar...

...his dad refused to lend him money... ask him what he did?

I was so possessed by the guitar.

That to arrange the money to buy it. I ended up stealing a car.

And got caught

I stole one car...

but the cops from that precinct.

Pinned 5 other unsolved car robberies on r'ne!

And since then it's just been one trial after another.

I accept I'm guilty. punish me.

Give me the maximum sentence possible. get it done with...

But no!

These idiots have held me as a house guest for four years new.

So. who is a bigger fool...

“mm u! me?

TEN

Ok man. me more bigger fool. happy?

Female ward doctor is on leave today...

...wh0ever has a problem can report to the male hospital.

Get inside.

There are pictures of Neta Ji. AmbedkarJi. Azaad Ji...

but there are none of female freedom fighters?

Ladies. Huh!

Hurry up get m

- Don't forget. Brother-Sister. - Yes sir.

Don't amble. It's not a park!

- Good morning. - Good morning.

WWW you guys ma?

Actually we ran out of water...

What are the was?

Bindu sing the way Rufi had sung the song.

The leader of our nation. should bejust like you!

The leader of our nation should be...

Mdam before We start

I'd like everyone to write down their names and date of birth here.

Yes. must write.

Uncle will gifi: birthday presents to everybody.

I'll get released before my birthday.

My hearings coming up.

She's a millionaires daughter!

No. My Papa is a driver and Mummy is a domestic help.

Then what will you gain by going for your hearing?

You will go to court all excited...

...and the judge will say 'please hold. your call is on wait'.

Your trial will pushed...

...and you will come right back dejected. swearing and heartbroken.

Nice tune.

Isn't it the same story every time?

That's whynjust like me. don't bother going for hearings!

That way you'll be happy... No hearings. no dejection. no anxiety!

- You don't go for your hearings? - Never!

- But the Jailer and warden keep a check. - $0 what?

The last time I faked an epilepsy attack. before that dysentery.

Dysentery?

Pump Lassa Luusw!

I can give you a 100 foolproof excuses.

But first you must embrace my wisdom.

And what is your wisdom?

The wisdom. my Dear Sir is... that all of us who are penniless...

Can't pay hefty fees for awesome lawyers...

VWH forever and ever and ever

...spend the rest of our lives here in thejail.

Because. who are we?

Who are W97

wmdre we... we're M achang Lalung.

Wire Machang Lahmg

You're a Lalung. I'm a Lalung.

Wire Machang Lahmg

Yo. yo. yo what is this M achan Lalung?

Yo! Yo! World record holder Machang Lalung.

Spent fifty-four years. as an undertrial.

In thejail. in India.

Fifty-four years.

Yes uncle.

After making him rot in the jail for 54 years.

The courts declared "M acnang you're innocent...

you are hereby free“

New We WM break M achangt record

Sing with me.

Wmdre we... we're M achang Lalung.

Shut um

We're going to rehearse and we're going to rock these songs.

Gain points for good conduct...

...and get acquitted at our next hearing.

G at w?

What was the tune?

It's quite simple... Bright and Sparkly...

\ remember new.

- Ready? - ‘(up

Bright and sparkly...

My nation!

Bright and sparkly...

My nation!

Fantastic!

Bright and sparkly...

mars wrong?

Forgive me Ms. Bindu.

Your voice is even prettier than your face.

But I regret to inform you that your singings putting me to sleep.

Vwhy do you start speaking like a call center employee?

Because I worked in a call center before coming to jail.

$0 Mr. Call center. why don't you wake us all up with your singing?

Leader M a'ar'n. permission?

Hurry!

Bright and sparkly.

Bright and sparkly.

Bright and sparkly...r-r1y nation.

Bright and sparkly...r-r1y nation.

My country. my nation is sparkly.

You're amazing Sanju!

Oh how it sparkles... My nation.

Oh how it sparkles... My nation.

My country. my nation is sparkly.

Is sparkly.

My country. my nation is sparkly.

Is sparkly.

My country. my nation is sparkly.

These walls are so tall. Iron bars. they hold us all.

Like stone is the bread we eat. like water is the soup we drink.

Hey stop it! This is not what I wrote.

Jailer hears it. he'll punish us. please sing what's written.

The nation has scr- us over.

Your lyrics don't ring true.

For me the nation has no sparkle.

No. no. no. India didn't scr- us over.

Have faith in India. Have faith in the system.

The system will protect you.

India is bright and sparkling. Somebody make him understand.

Sanju!!! We will not get good conduct points.

Just sing what's written. C'r'non!

How high are the mountains. how deep are the rivers...

Thick forests and lush green fields are my nation.

A nation of many Iingos with sweet and sour flavors.

A nation of many delicacies in so many different colors.

Skirts and Sarees. Pants and Pajamas...

Hundreds of colors. hundreds of shades.

But one land... my nation.

Razzling - dazzling... My nation.

Snazzy -jazzy...hx1y nation.

My country. my nation is sparkly.

Oh how it sparkles... My nation.

Oh how it dazzles... My nation.

My country. my nation is sparkly.

My country. my nation is sparkly.

My country. my nation is sparkly.

Yo listen up!

We stuck injail. no money for bail.

We're trying to get out but all in vain.

Some in for robbery. some in for murder.

We don't care. cause we got each other.

Yo Mr. BTech and MBA.

Saying all stuff thatl can't say.

Now can you please translate.

Vwhat the... is this Jagmag.

That's enough for today.

Sir wewejust been able to practice it once.

If we could do it one more time...

Wrap up for new

From tomorrow. the rehearsals will start from 9am up until lock-up.

Lunch will also be served here in the Sainani room. Understood?

My country. my nation is sparkly.

Mr. Kitchen King. Is the garnish ready?

Give me your Cooking Tax.

Yes!

All our birth and name numbers match perfectly.

15th August is a very lucky date.

I tell you. something really good is about to happen in our lives.

Our future lies in our numbers.

Earlier. I didn't believe in it either.

I wish I did. maybe then I wouldn't have been arrested.

My leg wouldn't have gotten fractured during torture.

I wouldn't have limped.

But why do you believe it new?

A day before my daughter's 1st birthday. our new car was delivered.

My wife Nyla looked at the registration number and said...

...it's unlucky for us.

I laughed it off.

That night the car was stolen.

I couldn't report it to the police...

...because I was caught up with the birthday party.

Next day there was a bomb mast m New market

The car which had the bomb was...

‘(our car?

I wish I'd listened to Nyla.

Don't worry uncle. the numbers will align again.

- Yeah. - You try this Dal.

It's mind blowing.

- Thank you . W

$0 much smoke. whose pyre are you burning?

Sir. the cooking tax.

Only those guys haven't paid up yet.

You Mo... Bring your food here!

Don't you know it's illegal to light a fire in the barracks?!

They serve dinner at 5. It's gone cold...

- ...that's why we are heating it. - You'll eat it cold!

Till you don't pay the cooking tax. you'll eat cold food.

Get it? Now get lost!

Don't worry».

Take some from me.

Wow Sanlu

You've done magic to the tasteless dal! Very nice.

Like Bindu's done magic on him!

Did you see their chemistry Ogu?

VWH start a We story mm?

It'll be too complicated.

Vwhat complication uncle?

This is the best place to start a perfect love story.

Normally couples first fall in love and then start fighting.

But here. post the function. she'll be stuck in her ward.

And I'll be in my ward frying the dal!

$0 tell me wise M r. M askeen. Isn't it the perfect love story?!

Sorry dude!

Come. let's eat.

I will be getting released soon.

So please make other arrangements to take care of Guddu.

Yes. you will get released... but for new. can I go?

Hurry up Bflquees

...if those convicts fall asleep. tonight's business is gone.

- Mummy! - Take care of her!

Come. it's time for bed... M ummy will come in the morning.

How much Urns do you guys take to get ready?

- Sorry madam! - Think you're M iss Indias?

Where are they gomg?

They are bad Women

That's not fair.

They are only going to earn money for rnilk for their kids.

Thejail allows only one glass of milk...

...and their families don't send any money either.

If Pratibha won't do this at night...

...then poor Guddu will surely starve to death!

They're not bad women!

My country. my nation is sparkly.

My Guddu is sparkly.

Sanjws a born talent. Isn't he?!

Yes.

He created such an amazing tune in no time!

Injected life into the song.

Injected life into the song or injected life in you?

How does it matter if he injects life in me or takes it away injail?

Anyway forget that

Right now I'r'n so excited. about the chance of singing on stage.

I've been dreaming cf becoming a singer ever since I was a child.

My country. my nation is sparkly.

M adam. Shakila hasn't come for breakfast duty today.

Kusum serve faster. we can't be serving breakfast till night!

Madam‘ Pm ready

Have you applied lipstick?

VVpe it.

New

Shall we go for rehearsal?

- Long-live India. Sir! - The Beauty Course teacher is here...

female inmates report for class.

Kids report to the nursery for milk and biscuits...

nothing will be served after this.

The tie-addiction doctor is here.

Warden Chaubey should accompany all addicts to the clinic.

Have you lost your mind? You couldn't see such a big nail?

There's blood!

$0 much blood! Please call the doctor!

Sir she's bleeding a lot. Please call the doctor. sir!

Bmdu can you stand up?

Try. come.

Slowly. Help her up.

Vwhat are you doing? Put her down!

Ok. then you hold her!

Or else call for a wheelchair. or a stretcher.

Ok. come on! Rush her to the clinic.

Wherfis the doctor?

Take her over there. The floor's getting dirty!

Floofls uncle. tell me where the doctor is!

One doctor has gone to the barrack to give injections...

...and the other one has gone for purchasing.

Careful!

Sit here. I'll be right back.

Bandage her!

I'm not allowed to attend to ladies.

Doctor will do it when he comes. Even they're waiting.

Give her a tetanus shot?

It's out of stock.

It may come by tomorrow. then she'll get the shot.

Ok listen. sing a song. Vwhich is your favorite song?

I'm not going to sing.

Okay. tell me your story. How did you land in jail?

Sanju! It's hurting a lot!

Ok. listen to mine.

I wanted to become a pilot.

Very badly wanted to become a pilot.

It was my dream.

But pilot training is expensive.

So I was working in a call center to save up for it's fees.

And alongside I was finishing my 5.00m through correspondence.

One night on my way home from work.

Like... almost reached my home.

Maw a posh comma

standing next to their rnercedes and quarrelling.

The man was drunk. he started slapping the girl.

I stepped into protect her.

But the drunkard started beating me up instead.

Mad to mt mm back

He was so badly drunk. he lost balance. fell down...

Hit his head on the bonnet and died from brain injury!

His father filed an FIR against me.

I told them what happened. honestly.

Admitted my guilt.

It was a mistake. punish me accordingly.

But it was a mistake.

But as per the law it as murder.

First they charged me for causing death by negligence. section 304A.

Under that I would've been jailed for 2 years.

But that boy's father conspired with lawyers. bought fake witnesses...

...and got me booked for culpable homicide under 302.

Under which I'll get life imprisonment.

And for that my trial has been going on forever...

and ever and ever

And your bandage is done.

Thank you very much

Don't be nice to me okay?

My? You're scared we'll become friends?

Mars the point of becoming friends?

Minute by minute our lives are getting wasted.

Here's one chance to have some fun.

To make new friends. to sing songs.

Wmen the time comes to part. let's worry about it then!

Vwhy waste what we have now. fearing about tomorrow?

Celebrate today my friend. don't mourn tomorrow.

OK?

Happy Emma; n; yum

lam. I am. I am. I am. I am India!

I am. I am. I am. I am. I am India!

That's me. my wife and my daughter Ruhi.

Von no have breakfast today?

Vwhistle on your lips. smile on your face...

Du! you dream about Unty?

Not Unty. it's Aunty. she's coming herself. along with Ruhi.

- Family visit? - Yes.

You're a lucky man!

My Simraws parents don't let her visit me.

Swan?

My girlfriend... my darling loves me a lot.

You have been in here for four years...

...will she still be waiting for you?

My Swan and my hope WM never abandon me

Okay. I'm off to meet my hope.

- Rm Ahmad - S“,.

Vwndow No E

Hurry up or else you'll say I didn't give you enough time.

-H\ -H\

- How are you? - Pm good How are you?

- Everything is good? - Everything is good.

Hi. my darling.

Ruhi. Papa's saying hi!

Nyla they've taken five of my poems... my tunes.

I'm sure news channels and newspapers will cover it.

That's really great Rufi...

...but the only problem is your case will make headlines again...

...once again people will connect me with it.

Mm great difficulty I've managed to finally get a job

as a receptionist. what if I lose it again?

Receptionist?!

M BA topper has to work as a receptionist!

Whatto do?

Have to earn somehow to pay the rent

But what's wrong with receptionist? It's a good break.

Give her the phone please?

Yeah.

Hi. my darling.

How's your school going?

Have you marnt any new poem?

Recite to papa. Ruhi.

Okay I'll recite one.

Baa baa black sheep. Have you any wool?

- Yes sir. yes sir. - I want to go home.

Rum three bags MU

One for the master. One for the dame.

One for Mme Rum who hves by the me

I want to go home.

OM know una mare

- Twinkle. twinkle. little star... - Hey Rufi!

Time over.

I want to go home.

Sweetheart. I love you so much.

Next month. you'll come visit me on my birthday right?

Of course We WM

Ruhi will bake a cake and bring it. Right?

Listen. I've deposited a bag with chocolates. biscuits.

Tea bags. coffee. etc. OK?

Oh you shouldn't have...

Everythings available here. you need the money.

Shhh

\ We you

\ We you

Thank you

How many times do I have to tell you?

Nshon La\

Iqbal

Rufl Ahmed

Dmesh

Home food again? You know it's not allowed.

Tam.

Roshamm

Your wife and daughter visit you every month?

Every month

She never misses a visit.

Even if Nyla's unwell she comes with Ruhi.

No one comes from my home

Vwhy don't your mum and dad visit you?

It was too insulting for them when the cops carne horne to arrest r'ne.

Papa. Mummy. Bittoo - my brother.

They all had to leave that neighborhood.

Papa's furious with me for that...

M ummy does want to visit me.

But Papa doesn't allow her.

What mu you do to get arrested?

After I finished my 12th grade.

I wanted to go to music school for training.

But Papa saw! he had no money

...he was saving up to send Bittoo to college.

$0 I thought. I'll earn for myself.

Mum got rne a job as a nanny.

It was a family of 3. Husband. wife...

and thew E year oh! daughter- Rashrru

One day when the wife was in office...

the husband forced me

\ got away

But then I thought! shouldn't leave Rashmi alone with that devil.

So I took her to my house.

To cover up. RashmFs father filed a charge of kidnapping...

...and theft of Rs. 5 Iakhs against me.

The cops took me to the police station.

Made r'ne sign some papers. since then I've been injail.

As soon as we're released. we'll burn his house down!

"We're released."

When mu you make the man to get re\eased7

When mu \ say Mease? Pm Machang

Now that you've said it... you'll have to sing it.

Sing what?

We“ not become Machang Lahmg

We“ not become Machang Lahmg

We're going to get out.

We're going to get out.

We“ not become Machang Lahmg

We“ not become Machang Lahmg

Lunch over

Dhulia sir has said. put more energy

in your performance. more action!

Today's the last day. practice all the songs well.

Yes sir. definitely.

C'r'non. Let's start.

Your fellow male inmates along with your sister inmates...

...are now going to present a colorful show.

A big hand for M r. Dhulia. for putting it together.

They've called us on duty on a holiday!

- These inmates are going to be such bores! - Really.

Just record a few shots and \et‘s have

Get the programme started. Dhulia.

Rawat. get the programme started.

Start the programme!

Q.“ m,“

Wnat a drummed

Round. Round. Round.

Round. Round. Round.

Round. Round. Round.

Mars round?

Pm thelmcy round snack

You're its spicy-tanginess. my India.

Pm the my me-cream

You're its earthen-sweetness. my India.

I'm the snack. You're the savor.

I'm the kebab. You're its flavor.

I'm Curry and the Rice...

You're the trove of all the flavors.

I'r'n the Indian menu. and you're its heady taste India.

I am. I am. I am. I am. I am India!

I am. I am. I am. I am. I am India!

I'm yours. and you're mine. O my India!

I am. I am. I am. I am. I am India!

I'm yours. and you're mine. O my India!

I am. I am. I am. I am. I am India!

I'm Holi. Christmas and Diwali.

Pm Em‘ Pongm and Bmsakhx

In you. all our festivals congregate.

You're the light we celebrate.

We celebrate. we celebrate. we celebrate!

Pm Kathak‘ Bhangra and Garba

You're the beat in every dance.

Pm Gurbanu Pm Qawwah

You're the trove of many songs.

I'r'n the Indian song. you're my tune India.

I am. I am. I am. I am. I am India!

I am. I am. I am. I am. I am India!

I am the drop. you're the ocean. O my India!

I am. I am. I am. I am. I am India!

I'm yours. and you're mine. O my India!

I am. I am. I am. I am. I am India!

I am. I am. I am. I am. I am India!

I am. I am. I am. I am. I am India!

I am. I am. I am. I am. I am India!

I am. I am. I am. I am. I am India!

I'm yours. and you're mine. O my India!

Take a closer look at these artistes...

...Io0l and enthusiasm...

...one can never tell that they're actually prisoners!

All of us who have come from the outside are shocked...

...and amazed by the unbelievable talent of the prisoners.

Vwho couldwe believed that such a spectacular performance...

...could've happened behind 30 feet tall walls?!

I'm yours. and you're mine. O my India!

I am. I am. I am. I am. I am India!

M askeen! We were told to add energy. not blast a bomb.

When such amazmg tunes are created

surmy bombs WM mast

Von know he stepped on my toes

But he played very well!

Oman girls!

Start moving back to the female ward.

O well. now we'll only get to meet next year.

Don't be silly!

We'll all get released quickly.

We“ get freedom fast and make our own band

Right. Ogu?

Talk some sense into her M achang Lalung.

Don't think negative... she's right.

We WM get freedom fast

Bindu's magic!

I am India party! Now finish packing.

Tatyana. Sangey. you have to shifi: back to your respective wards.

Enough of talking. Get back quickly.

Bindu you have a hearing tomorrow. right?

It's a very lucky date. All the best.

- Best of Luck 5mm - Thank you

Bye Sangey. Bye Tatyana.

Bye

Before the evening lock-up. all those deputed to gardening duty.

Should deposit the tools in the control room.

M ay God free you

Bindu. get chocolate on your way back.

Done!

- Mars your rush! - Sorry.

This stirring morning. is new again.

The wind with welcoming arms. Is new again.

The flutterings that hold my hand and will take me home...

- How's the singing going? - First class.

...are new again.

The sunlight that embraces me. Is new again.

The shade that calls out to me. Is new again.

The flutterings that hold my hand and will take me home...

...are new again.

mm on my Way to get Mummy to bran! my haxr

I am on my way to get Pappa to push the swing.

On my Way to throw tantrums at home

...to fulfill all the wishes which. are new again.

The comforting morning. is new again.

The soothing wind. is new again.

The flutterings that hold my hand and will take me home...

...are new again.

Cmun.

Bmdu‘ how/We you?

Say thank you to this nice lawyer. She's fighting your case for free.

Thank you. M a'ar'n.

New flutterings...

...are new again.

- How are you Ema? - AH good

- Vwhich court number? - Number 9. And his case?

Number m.

Hello Umeshji. how about a cup of piping hot tea?

WW new

Madam. tea?

Sure

You sit here. I'm watching from there okay?

Don't move.

$0 you finally decided to come for your trial!

Yup. you managed to mess with my head.

Papa

How are you?

Pm okay. son

Hows mummy»?

She's also 0k.

Papa. this is Bindu.

Hello Uncle.

Hello.

Wire m the samelafl

We were together in the orchestra as well...

...and now our trials are also on the same day.

It's a sign Uncle.

We will surely get released today.

Yes. I'm sure you'll get released.

Aunty hasn't come?

No. She's praying at home.

One sec. I'll just take this.

Yes lawyer sir.

$0 tell me. what's your plan?

Vwhat after the release?

I don't know. but wnateverl do. I'll never help anyone again.

I'm in this mess because I tried to help someone.

I'll never help anyone again.

Let bygones be bygones

You start training again and become a pilot.

I'r'n surely going to become a singing superstar.

PH have Ms of money

PH buy a mane

...and you'll be my pilot.

Bindiya Chaddha present yourself for hearing!

Cums.

Here!

Hold onto your file.

M r. Vachani! Your next case is at4 pm at the high court.

Mr Vacham

thank you so much

- Thank you so much for everythmg - Ws 0k

Sir. sir. sir...

Guys! I am really sorry.

mm m a very very mg hurry

I can't talk right now.

But you're most welcome to come to my office.

80 sorry!

Sir. so many lawyers for one man?

That fatso with a moustache is the main lawyer - Naveen Vachani...

...the rest are his assistants.

3 minutes ago. he went into the courtroom with his client.

It's a forced case.

He argued the case in ajiffy. In no time the client is out on bail.

And for those 3 minutes Vachani gets a hefty 1U Iakhs.

He's a miracle worker.

Sanjay Khanna present yourself for hearing!

‘(our honour my chant Bmdxya Chadhdha

...has been in jail for 2 years. 3 months and 8 days.

For a crime she hasn't even committed.

Sir. it's been over Mo years but the prosecution...

...nasn't been able to produce a single witness.

Sir. you know delivering summons takes time.

I know. I know.

I am granting bail.

But My Lord. I beg to submit.

Sir. cnce released. the accused will commit violent crimes again.

She kidnapped a si>< year old helpless child!

I told you. I am granting bail.

She can go home after deposmng Rs 5 mm: m accounts as surety

Rs 5 mkhs?‘

Sir. how will I deposit such a large amount?

I'll have to rob a bank for that!

You're talking about robbing a bank standing in court?

Shall I charge you with Contempt as well? That'll be one more case.

Bmdyw

Sorry sir.

Until the surety amount is not deposited...

...the bail will not be granted.

Sir. sorry sir. I made a mistake.

The next date for trial is 6 months later. 21st Feb.

Sir. please don't send me back tojail.

You have no idea what life injail is like. Sir please!

You stand in line to buy movie tickets. don't you?

Likewise there's a line here as well. what to do?

We're a huge nation. but few courts.

Large population. but fewjudges.

Therefore there's a long line.

I too feel bad for you. but can't help it.

Be patient.

Do meditation.

Yourjail would surely have meditation.

M editation will give you peace of mind.

Somebody take her away

Meditation!

Bmdu‘ come

N ext

Asif Jahan present yourself for hearing!

Samm

The stupid lawyer didn't show up cause...

he mm get m: fees m advance

Don't worry».

I'll get a new lawyer before the next hearing.

Do that

Lefs go

Don't worry».

Bmdu

Don't lose hope. 0k?

We wandered far away from home

Bmdu‘ come

Pm fired and torn

The path threatens and misguides me.

Ruins me. once again.

The bruising sunlight. is same again.

The wounding shade. is same again.

Tormenting. imprisoning all hope-

The restlessness.

Is same again.

The same restlessness.

The same restlessness.

The same anxiety.

The same anxiety.

The same destruction.

The same destruction.

All over again!

All over again!

All over again!

I am. I am. I am. I am. I am India!

I'm yours. and you're mine. O my India!

The song sung by the prisoners of Central Jail has now become

the new anthem of patriotism. all over the country.

And the man who has made it possible

is the jail superintendent Devendra Dnulia.

Devendra Dhulia's prison reform programme has given rise

to new a ray of hope to the prisoners.

This news has spread like fire on every TV channel!

Papa!

Papa. these are my friends. they want to meet you.

- Hello uncle. - Hello. hello.

- Sir. one selfie? - Yes! Sure!

Amazingjob Dhulia. amazingjob. Well done.

Your orchestra party has become a star for young voters.

$0 the point is. elections are next year.

If your orchestra campaigns for us in the elections.

We'll capture the 'youth vote'.

Look. if you want to win an election or ensure a film's hit.

Then you must win over the youth.

How can campaigning by prisoners win you the election?

It's politics Dnulia. you won't understand.

But prisoners aren't even allowed to vote sir.

I don't want their votes Dhulia. I want their songs.

Get them to make a new song every week.

And upload it on YouTube. till the election.

Look Dhulia. don't let this wave of their popularity die out.

It can take you quite high as well.

And don't let the press meet these prisoners.

I don't want them narrating their sob stories. You understand?

Don't worry sir. People will get to hear their songs only.

No one will get to hear their whimpers.

Look Dhuha‘

This Jail Band can get me lot of votes.

Cancel all their trials.

Just make sure till the elections are done. no one's released?

Done sir. done.

Dwya Sharma

Randeep Gaur

Maskeen Singh.

Maneesh Sharma

Gulab Singh.

Mateen Khan

Dhananjay Singh.

Ashraf Suidxqux

- Don't let Maskeen Singh g0! - Maskeen. Stop!

Follow me.

You're not going to court.

But sir. today is my hearing.

It's been cancelled.

How can it be cancelled sir?

It can be. c'r'non.

I cancelled it. For your own good.

If you had gone for the hearing and by stroke of luck got acquitted.

What would you do outside?

Go back to stealing? Come back tojail?

The band is shaping up so well here.

I've thought of an excellent name -

Freedom-Fighter's Band... 'Sainani Band'.

Every week your songs will be uploaded on YouTube.

You'll become famous.

than go out and make wads of money

Sir please let me g0. I won't steal sir.

Have I not explained it?!

Now stop crying about hearings!

Came Emu. came

We have fresh. hot snacks and sweets for you.

Amongst the females. only Bindu is left in the band.

Sangey has been transferred to arrotrrerjarh

and Tatyana's embassy got her out on bail.

Not to worry». Bindu is enough by herself.

The snacks WM go ma. go on have some

Eat!

Gm an eat.

I will neither eat nor sing!

M adam why are you stressing? I'll convince her.

Thrash me all you want.

You can only take away our body's freedom. not our mind's.

- There's no way I'm going to sing! - How dare you?!

Go on eat!

I will not sing either.

I want to talk to my lawyer right now.

Call him here right now!

I knew this is the way this ungrateful bunch will react.

Kerosene

Kerosene. when it goes inside your stomach. it burns the intestines.

But you won't die. You'll be bed ridden.

Won't be able to go for your trials.

If a lawyer investigates. I'll present 1U witnesses.

Who'll give a written testimony.

That you tried to commit suicide by drinking kerosene!

And you'll get charged with one more case of 'attempted suicide'.

Vwhafre you doing? Let me g0!

Open your mouth!

- Should I pour it in his mouth? - Sir. I'll sing.

I'll also sing sir.

Good Very good

Rawat. let go of him.

So. have you heard of the band - Middle Finger?

They're coming here.

They saw your Independence Day programme on TV.

They want to do a show with you in the jail!

Even they're all excited about the fad of 'prisoner upliftment'.

None of you dare share your case stories with them.

They're a famous band. Learn music from them!

- Rawat! - Yes.

Don't cry. M askeen.

W: wk.

Don't cry. be strong Maskeen.

Why mu you refuse to 5mg?

If we sing and practice every/day. at least we'll get to meet every day.

Means flu mam».

To sing duets about everlasting love and build love-castles?

Dhulia will keep cancelling our hearings...

...and you keep snorting the love-opium!

“M eat every may“ m; mm

Wow. every/thing's so neat and clean!

It's like a resort.

Ms. Roza. we're notjailers from the British era.

Prisoners are not ill-treated like they depict in movies.

Rigorous labour. abuse. torture. none of that happens here.

Really?

By the way. what does the name Middle Finger mean?

Err... the finger you play the guitar with. the middle finger.

Nice.

$0 Freedom-Fighter's Band (Sainanis)...

If youjam with us. you can create much better music.

So. what themes do you want to make songs on?

Any was?

Rm? Emu? Sanyu?

Have you ever thought of escape?

Let's make a song aboutjail-break?

Please!

It provokes my dreams.

It awakens my dreams.

It doesn't let me rest.

It ignites my dreams.

This struggle to break free.

Every moment is a struggle.

Each moment in this quick-sand.

Stirs and struggles.

Struggles. struggles.

To break free. struggles.

Struggles. struggles.

Every moment struggles.

Each moment. stuck in my veins

cries and struggles.

Struggles. struggles.

To break free. struggles.

Struggle. struggle.

It ignites every breath.

flames every breath

Does not let me burn out.

yet burns every breath

Each moment. each breath- A struggle.

Each moment. each breath- A struggle.

My dream simmers in each vein.

It boils and stirs to struggle.

Struggles. struggles.

To break free. struggles.

Each dream of ours. is a struggle.

It provokes my dreams.

It awakens my dreams.

It doesn't let me rest.

It ignites my dreams.

In each moment. in each breath- is the Struggle.

In each moment. in each breath- is the Struggle.

It's emerging.

It's enraging.

It's bubbling-

this struggle.

This struggle to explode.

Struggle to break free.

It's raising its head.

It's coming undone.

It's leaping forth. this struggle.

This struggle to break free.

This struggle to break free.

To fly away

To break free. struggles.

Amazing show M r. Dhulia.

Thank you

Don't let this wave die.

Never sir. never.

You guys have no idea how popular you've become.

Your song 'I am India' has become an anthem. it's everywhere!

It's really really sad.

If you weren't in jail. you would've been a yery decent band.

Se. will you guys get released by next week?

God only knows when we'll be released.

That's really sad. because next M onday.

There's a huge rock band competition... Rook Roads.

I really wish you guys couldwe participated.

I am 100% sure you would've won the Best Band...

and the first prize of 5 Million.

Right Valley?

Maybe

Because we can't participate this year.

You see we were the winners last three years.

How much is the prize?

5 Million.

And who knows this year it oouldwe been you - Sainanis.

Dhulia sir has asked you to come to his office...

...for a photo-op with the Minister.

Phase come

Meet me when you get out

I will help you in every possible way.

5 Million. Ogu!

Ya we can buy new drum kit. synth. guitars.

From tomorrow. it's back to that torn drum and out of tune organ.

Dhulia can't even get us a few new instruments!

Vwhat an idea you guys have triggered!

What ma?

To vanish!

Vanish?

To fly away from jail!

What ma?

Have you gone mad?

I will not let you do this. I won't let you break out ofjail.

We don't have any other choice. Do we?

Uncle. at least listen to the plan.

- You're out of your mind! - Bindu. c'r'non lock up time!

Rest of you pack up and bring the stuff to Dhulia Sir's office.

Bindu. I'll tell you tomorrow... the plan for the new song.

Sir. if we also have the kind of instruments they have.

Our songs can be as good as theirs.

Even better than Middle Finger songs!

But the torn drum and out-of-tune keyboards make us sound outdated.

Not like Middle Finger.

Man want to hear our outdated songs?

Rawat take this list. get these instruments today.

Yes sir.

Sir. it's not like buying batons or handcuffs...

how will Rawat sir get the instruments?

The instruments will need to be tested.

Tuning. bass. scale.

Trams

Where WM \ find a musxc expert mlafl?‘

Sir. if you don't mind we can go to buy them.

How can \ send you?

Sir. so many people go on month-long paroles.

No way. Undertrials are not allowed parole.

Sir. we'll go in the morning and corne back by evening with the instruments.

Sir. without the right instruments our songs will sound...

like a curry without garnish...

like a husband without wife...

like a jail without it's jailor.

Like...

You know best sir.

Are you done?

Q.“ m,“

Raw/at

Yes sir.

Take them to city mall tomorrow and buy them instruments.

And go in a private van. not in thejailjeep.

- Okay sir. Long Live India. - Long Live India!

You're up before dawn-prayers?

Good. I'll pray for you.

Uncle. just hear me out uncle.

You guys stay away from me please.

You stirred the struggle to break free.

And now you don't want to be a part of it?

It was just a thought. acting on it will get us killed.

We're dying here anyway uncle.

Hey Mr. Poet. what's new?

I am. I am. I am. I am. India!

We're innocent. if we stay injail.

There's a chance that we'll be set free one day.

But if we run. we'll forever be scared of the police catching us.

At least here. there's no fear... there's freedom.

Don't do it. please.

What freedom \s m?

Do you hear yourself. what are you saying?

Say bye to Bmdu

AH the best

Thought of the day...

See no ow near no ow speak no ow.

Mwah! Happy birthday!

Mwah‘

Ruhfl Where are you rudmg my We?

She hasn't come Rufi.

Vwhat happened? She's unwell? Is she okay?

She's fine. She just refused to come.

Refused?‘ Why?

I tried hard convincing her but she just kept saying I'r'n scared.

I don't want to go to meet Papa.

She wasn't letting me come here either.

She thinks they'll jail me also.

She is really very scared.

Don't worry». you'll be out soon.

Play with her when you are back home.

\ guess Rum WM never come here

Rufl

Rufi! Time over!

Give her my love. 0k?

\ WM.

Happy birthday.

Madam. we'll have to open and check it.

Can't put it through the scanner.

- Sir. it's for Rufi Ahmed. - Ok. Open it first!

Rawat sir. wait a minute please.

What happened?

Vwhat happened? You weren't planning to g0!

I'll have to register your name.

Sir. my visit got over. so I thought I'll also go along.

C'r'non. start the van. Drive straight to the mall.

Listen up gang-

Don't try and act smart.

These guys have orders they“ shoot

Lefs go

Samarus‘

No. turn off the camera!

- Mummy. look Ogu! - Please sing 'I am India' once.

Stay back!

Pratap. ensure no one clicks pictures.

Stay away. No photos!

Bright and sparkly. My Nation.

Please sing that once!

M ave. move... C'r'non.

Madam‘ one same?

Sainanis? You sang 'I am India'?

Please mind your own business.

May I help you sir?

- They need to buy some instruments. - Ok Sir.

- (Tmon - Can \ see some nukes?

Everyone. hurry up. okay.

- I want the cordless mikes. - Ok.

Once they have chosen what they want. make the bill and I'll pay.

Ornon be quick in choosing your instruments.

Bmdu‘ are you done?

No Ma'ar'n. I'll have to sing and check.

$0 hurry up then. can't you see the crowd gathering?

Please sing 'I am India'.

- Are you done? - Yes.

- Vwhy is it taking so long? - Ma'ar'n one second. let me just check it.

Please sing 'I am India'.

I'm thejuicy round snack.

You're its spicy-tanginess. my India.

I'm the icy ice cream.

You're its earthen-sweetness. my India.

I'm the snack. You're the savor.

I'm the kebab. You're its flavor.

I'm Curry and the Rice...

You're the trove of all the flavors.

I'r'n the Indian menu. but you're it's heady taste India.

I am. I am. I am. I am. I am India!

I am. I am. I am. I am. I am India!

I'm yours. and you're mine. O my India!

I am. I am. I am. I am. I am India!

I am. I am. I am. I am. I am India!

I am. I am. I am. I am. I am India!

India's in you...lndia's in me.

I am Indian. I am India.

India is us. we are India!

We are India!

I am. I am. I am. I am. I am India!

I am. I am. I am. I am. I am India!

I'm yours. and you're mine. O my India!

I am. I am. I am. I am. I am India!

No photos!

C'r'non! Get back... get back now!

I know the Home Secretary!

- Get back. - Don't touch me!

Keep your hands to yourself!

- Get back. - Don't touch me!

Push them back!

Stupid inspector!

Pratap. take care of this guy!

Are you guys done?

Wow Papa! From the famous Jailer Kiran Bedi.

You're turning into the famous shuttler Saina Nehwal!

It's a wave my darling. Just you see how high Papa rises!

Sir.

They escaped

Vwho is it? Wait. I am opening.

M ave aside. Get up!

(imam out

Here they are sir!

Du! you get a caH from Bmdu? When?

Last month... On Bittods birthday.

Did she call yesterday? Today?

Sir. why are you asking us?

Isn't she in yourjail?

Did something happen to her? Is my Bindu okay?

Please stop here.

- Here's the fare. - Forty more.

Fare is 60 for Gandhinagar!

60 changed to 100 ages ago!

How long since you've travelled in a rickshaw?

Here!

Everything3 been sold to pay for the court case.

There's nothing Iefi: for you to search.

Vwhy aren't you telling us?

If Sanjws in jail. why are you searching the house?

- Ogu? Maskeen? - They haven't come yet.

Hello Sir.

Everyonss suspiciously staring at us. Let's get out of here.

Ogu and M askeen will get there.

Svnran‘

Maskfl

Maskfl

Just a minute. Let me check on mummy.

M aski. you've become famous!

You've finally become a rock star!

That's right!

But when did you get released?

I escaped... for you.

The rest of the band too.

We're performing at Rock Roads tomorrow.

It's that huge rock band competition.

Oman get ready. you can be my groupie and watch us live.

You will be Sainani-Bancfs first groupie!

M askeen. slow down. slow down.

Hey! Everything3 been slow for the last 4 years in jail.

Now I will everything at supersonic speed!

Maskeen‘ Pm gettmg warned next month

My fiancé will be here soon. I have to go shopping.

Yourjoke is done? Now let's g0!

It's not a joke.

The invitation cards are getting printed.

Svnran‘

Look it's neither your fault nor mine.

But how long could I have waited?

Mad to move on

\ am sum;

Don't say sorry...

it's not your fault.

M askeen wait. we can still be friends.

No nono. that sounds so lame! Let's try Iatino.

You said Hip Hop Valley.

I lead the band. I made the band and I hate Hip Hop.

Enough Valley. this is our band too. okay?

You never listen... always bulldozing us.

Don't keep saying you lead the band man!

I made the band. so I'll say it.

Hello.

Oh my god! Look who's here! Bindu!

Hi.

Thank you

Thank you

Thank you

Se. when were you released?

Today

Maskeen‘ Ogu?

Them tum.

They've gone to see their family.

Von guys mum gov

Actually. Rock Roads is tomorrow. right?

We want to participate.

We didn't want to be late.

You said you'd help. that's why we are here.

Of course W?“ hem you

Valley knows Teesta very well.

She's the competition organizer.

One call and it'll be set.

Right Valley?

Ya. ya of course!

But tell me one thing.

Till last week there was no chance of you all being released...

and then suddenly you are out. Did a miracle happen?

If an innocent man. by miracle. can be jailed for 5 years.

Then by a miracle he can be released as well. Right?

RuhFs mummy might know. we don't know anything.

We can call her if you want?

We'll go to her office and meet her.

But how can you search the house without a warrant?

Warrants are not required for terrorists!

Von know Where your Papa M

m the lafl

Du! he come here?

No.

Look! If you tell me the truth. you'll get this!

Yes Mr. Valabh. I mean Valley.

Don't let them get away at any cost!

Cmun.

Sanju. Dhulia's here. Run!

Must saw mm

- I've called him. - mars going on Valley?

They've run fromjail. not released.

But they're such nice guys man!

It's our duty to inform the police.

- Valley listen to us. - Valley wait.

Poshampa hey poshampa‘

Once there was a cage Once there was a parrot

Poshampa hey poshampa‘

Once there was a cage Once there was a parrot

Poshampa hey poshampa‘

The cage'sjailor was a rascal.

The parrot did a somersault.

started such a huge fire m the cage

That the Jailor screamed...

What mu he say?

That the Jailor screamed. Get out of the cage! Get out!

Poshampa hey poshampa‘

Once there was a cage Once there was a parrot

Poshampa hey poshampa‘

Listen to this Parrofs tale!

Nu “mm were m.

No tunnels were dug.

From under the Jailor. Parrot pulled the rug.

And the Jailor screamed...

What mu he say?

And the Jailor screamed. Get out of the cage!

Pu

Sham

Pa

Po Sham Pa

It grows taller.

It grows stronger.

The long arm of law. loses its sight.

Helter-skelter. a trap it lays.

Even then the Parrot flies.

Flying high. in the sky.

Flying high. in the sky.

The Parrot broke the bolts. It broke the locks.

$0 brazenly it flew out.

That the courts and law shouted - 'Not Guilty'

Get out! Get out!

Poshampa hey poshampa‘

Once there was a cage Once there was a parrot

Poshampa hey poshampa‘

Listen to this Parrofs tale!

Uncle don't be crazy! Come out.

You'll get caught because of me.

Uncle you just come out 0k?!

w“ guyi s0‘

Sanju. please let's g0!

Burning cages. doing cartwheels.

Playing horns in front of buffalos.

Hop n skip njump n run.

The Parrot managed to break free

The tired Jailor Said to all.

Said to one... Get out! Get out!

Everyone get out!

Get out! Get out!

Get out! Get out!

Get out! Get out!

Get out! Get out!

Get out! Get out!

Take them

Uncle was right...

for how long can we stay on the run?

Someday they“ catch us

Se. anybody remembers the plan?

Wmoever tells me. will get a whole month full of pleasures.

I don't know sir. we don't know anything.

Raw/at‘

Oman stand up straight!

Please. Please Sir.

Phase

Listen you terrorist. you're a BTech. MBA... an educated man.

You're not like these thieves!

Vwhy go through all this torture for these illiterates?

Come on tell me the plan.

I swear. I don't know anything.

Please don't torture me.

Phase

Sir. please! Please!

Sir. please! Please!

Sir. please!

Phase SW

Yes Manna.

Sir. they plan to sing at some competition.

Yes sir. Maskeen had come to his girlfriend's house. she told us.

Yes sir. Long Live India Sir!

Look Mdam‘ Svnran‘: not Maskeerfls mend

You can arrest him. hang him. Do what you want.

We've no connection with him.

Thank you

Calm down.

Papa. have I not told you everything?

Now let it g0!

We'd decided none of us will go home to meet families.

How could you?!

Pm sorryx

They shine and sizzle.

My dreams spams

They shine and sizzle.

My dreams spams

But when they are enraged

they set this world on fire.

But when they are enraged

they set this world on fire.

How they shine and sizzle.

L_et's see who wins the 5 Million Rupees prize at Rock Roads this year.

VVII it be the ne> Twisted Paradox?

Give them a big hand guys!

Your life's your Soul!

Your dreams are your Soul!

Your life's your Soul!

Your dreams are your Soul!

Every breath you take is Soul!

Heart n Soul... Heart n soul!

Heart n Soul... Heart n soul!

Mdarru We need to meetTeesta mdam

She is really busy. I just...

Samams fight?

Yes.

Wow your music is just amazing. I love you guys.

You're hereto perform right? I will just check in the list.

Dude. your drummer is a dude man!

Your name's not on the list.

Please don't say that.

If we're not able to participate then we'll be sent back...

We'll get into lot of trouble!

Very badly! Please?

Phase

Teesta?

Let's try something. Come on guys.

Definitely something will work out.

Is this your plan?

I haven't heard a stupider plan than this in my entire life!

You thought you'd escape fromjail and come here.

I'll let you perform... you'll win the first prize

and with that money you'll hire a top lawyer like Vachani.

Who'll help all 5 of you get freedom?

Vwhat did you think miracle after miracle will keep happening

and you'll all get freedom? Really?

After escaping from jail. we've managed to reach you somehow

now what can be a bigger miracle?!

Madam youwe never been sent mam fight?

If your freedom was snatched away

and you were forced to spend three years in jail.

Then no plan to attain freedom would sound stupid.

Don't we know...

if we go on stage. it'll take them minutes to arrest us?

We do. Escaping frornjail wasn't our only aim.

We want to get our message across to the people.

Maybe someone will hear us out.

maybe someone WM hem us get freedom

m them no one hstens to us

This stage is our last hope!

We didn't have an option but to take a risk.

Now you tell us... will you let us go on stage?

VVII you take the risk?

Long Live India Sir!

Two ofthe Samar“ band members

Bmdu and Sam have managed m escape.

But Rufi. Maskeen and Ogu have been caught by the jail authorities.

I hope they're all 0k.

$0 this is the story of Sainanis.

Modern day freedom fighters‘

who in an independent India. In their own country.

Are fighting their own people for freedom.

Please give a huge round of applause for the Sainanis!

Hove you Samm

Q.“ m,“

Sanju. play 'I am India'!

Go Samarus‘

Sanju. you're the man!

You've heard our story. A to Z from Teesta M a'ar'n.

But mind you. whatever happened to us.

Can happen to you as well.

You do protect your freedom...

don't take it for granted.

After living in thejail. we have come to understand that

the liberty to do exactly what your heart desires

and when it desires is real Freedom.

To be able to come for a concert. when your heart desires.

To be able to eat what your heart desires...

Veg or non veg

You wanna watch the news with your Papa.

Get a massage from M 0m. sleep in her lap...

or when you're sad. and just want to cry.

Or when your heart desires. to be able to click a selfie

and upload it on Facebook;

on Diwali fall in love with Shahrukh watching his new film...

or on Eid whistle for Salman while watching his movie.

To be able to vote during elections.

Applaud the government for what it does right

or criticize it fearlessly for its wrongs.

And if you've fallen deeply in Ioye with somebody.

And want to confess to them.

To be able to fearlessly say "I love you"

when your heart desires. is Freedom.

Before this freedom is once again snatched away from us.

Who knows if we will get to see each other.

Hove you Sanlu

Hove you Bmdu

Now whoever wants to can come and arrest us.

‘(our carefree dreams

give wings to my heart.

My heart is flying away to escape.

Your unusual dreams

amour my heart

My heart is beginning to glow.

Now we'll live life with all its colors.

We'll fly to highest heights.

We'll play with sparks and fire.

Because our desires are now wild with passion.

It's Wild, it's Wild

It's Wild, it's Wild

It's passionately wild.

Your friendship is wild.

The heartbeats are Wm!

VWrL Wm!

Passionately wild.

Do imprison me.

In your passionate love.

Do imprison me.

In your passionate desire.

Come imprison us. come arrest us!

Come imprison us. come arrest us!

These stories are passionately wild.

These heights are passionately wild.

This glowing blazing passion.

Is passionately wild.

VWrL Wm!

- Go for Teesta. - Stop them!

Passionately wild.

First arrest me!

Arrest me as well!

Go on arrest us all!

Move aside!

The cops are hereto arrest them!

Jumpuumpx

Oman Bindu. c'r'non Sanju! Jump!

Q.“ m,“

Let‘: gm

Go on arrest us all!

Open the door!

Arrest us all!

Arrest us all!

Arrest us all!

Arrest us all!

But stop the oppression once and for all.

But stop the oppression once and for all.

Samu‘ Bmdu‘ Ruin Maskeen and Ogu

don't worry we are all with you!

Don't worry we are all with you!

Arrest us all!

Arrest us all!

M r. Vachani. myself Prema Rastogi... Jail Superintendent.

Come imprison us. come arrest us!

Come imprison us. come arrest us!

Thejail breaking Prison Band's anthem from Rock Roads is everywhere new.

The questions in their songs have started a new struggle.

Arrest us all!

Arrest us all!

The SainanFs story has completely shocked us.

Till the Sainanis don't getjustice. we'll keep protesting!

Yes! We'll keep protesting!

It's such a sad situation... that of the undertrials.

Vwhy is our legal system so slow?

Innocent people like us get ground in the grinder of legal machinery.

The Sainani band is absolutely.

We take our freedom for granted.

India won its freedom with great difficulty.

But still we don't value our freedom.

3 of them have already been caught and they are in the jail.

The police is very confident that

they will arrest Sanju and Bindu also very soon.

It remains to be seen whether the slogan "Arrest us all"

will die the death of a thousand other such slogans.

Or will its echo get freedom for the Sainanis?

SW ‘ mere are Sanyu and Emu?

Let's just say they are safe. they are fine.

Sir. did you meet them at the concert?

No.

I watched the whole incident on the news.

Seeing your Bindu and Sanjws guts.

I felt their bold questions should be answered.

They deserve it.

That's why I am here.

Sm are you sure?

We don't even have money to buy you a cup of tea.

Look.

After watching the news. I got emotional.

That's why I have come here.

But all said and done. I am essentially a lawyer.

$0 after your release. when your first concert takes place.

I'll extract my fees from your first cheque.

I'm kidding!

Free of cost means free of cost

Don't worry».

Until the trial date. during the time my clients have to stay in thejail.

They should not be tortured or else...

Don't worry M r. Vachani.

Those things don't happen here anymore.

Truslafl has a newlafler

I was just following the Minister's orders.

He said 'the wave shouldn't die'.

Otherwmise you think I am crazy to send them to the mall for shopping?

Yes sir!

Sir. what do I do with this?

Lefs go

Papa. do you know you're trending again. #Hitler Dnulia.

That's what people are calling you.

After hearing Naveen VachanFs arguments.

The High Court had permitted a fast track hearing

ofthe Samar“ Band members max:

The trial's been going on for 15 days...

and today the verdict will be announced.

Court is expected to give the verdict for Sainani Band today.

All their supporters are waiting here with a nervous excitement.

Three of my clients have committed crimes.

They have even confessed

They've already spent more time injail

than the maximum possible sentence.

Then whyTe they not being released?

WmyTe they not getting justice?

Two of them. have not even committed a crime

but because of the system.

They've lost precious years of their lives.

Vwho are the culprits in this case? Politicians. Police-officers.

Jail-authorities. Lawyers like me...

and Judges like yourself.

Notjust on behalf of my clients.

But also on behalf of their families.

On behalf of thousands and thousands of undertrials locked up in ourjails.

On behalf of the citizens of our country. I ask you.

Who is the real culprit?

Them

or the Law?

What happened?

They have been released. They are all free.

They are all free!

The Samams are fortunate that

an expensive lawyer like Naveen Vachani fought their case.

Convinced by Vachanis incisive arguments.

The court has acquitted all five Sainanis.

As per rules. the five of them will be released

from the jail tomorrow morning.

After spending one last night in jail.

the Samar“ Band WM be free forever

lam. I am. I am. I am. I am India!

I am. I am. I am. I am. I am India!

I am. I am. I am. I am. I am India...

lam. I am. I am. I am. I am India!

I am. I am. I am. I am. I am India!

I am. I am. I am. I am.

I am. I am. I am. I am.

I am. I am. I am. I am.

I am India!

What a rrurade‘

Quick trial. Swift acquittal.

Your songs have brought down the whole system!

Jailer Dhulia must be cursing himself for creating a band.

Vachani fought your case. Victory was certain.

I wish we also had Vachani.

If we did. then we too could have gotten released.

He wouldn't fight for people like us!

At least good luck favored you.

You got selected in the band and got famous!

We didn't get famous that's why we'll never be free.

Never mind all that. you just stay happy!

Mr. Poet! Your life is sorted.

Now let's see when our fate shines!

I am. I am. I am. I am. I am India!

I am. I am. I am. I am. I am India!

Freedom fighters (Samarusfi

Freedom fighters (Samarusfi

The jail brought us prisoners together and formed a band out of us.

The band became our pathway to freedom

But even after being released fromjail.

none of us Mt a sense of freedom

Mohsin. Netram. Pratibha. Guddu. their thoughts troubled us.

WhafH happen to those poor undertnms?

VVII they ever be released?

Their freedom became our band's objective.

And We became Freedom fighters (Samams)

not just by name but even in our actions.

Once more! Once more!

Thank you

- Please sing 'I arn India'. please! - Of course we'll sing it!

But before that I want to you all to meet my best friend.

My best mend Guddm

mm Guddws mother

Guddu was barmy two years oh!

When his father got me falsely convicted

for murder and we were sent to jail.

Today. finally Guddu and I've been released.

Thank you to all of you for contributing to our release.

Wmen you come to listen to the Sainanis and donate cash.

The Sainanis use the money to pay for lawyers

and other legal expenses for poor undertrials like me.

Buying Guddu milk. was so difficult for me in the jail.

Affording legal fees. would've been impossible!

$0 please keep listening to the Sainanis

and keep supporting our fight to free Freedom.

Thank you!

We've cut the threads of harsh light.

And have stitched up the sun's mouth.

We've stitched it all up.

We've dissolved the night stars.

And have drank the moon

We've drank it all.

We've merged the morning with evening.

We've woken up from our dreams.

And we've managed to free light!

Fly away my friend. Break free!

Fly away my friend. Break free!

You fly away too.

Yes you must too.

Break free!

Break free!

The ocean is not enough.

It fears our thirst.

But we've instead the waves from the storms.

And made our home.

Wave made the Work! our home

We've removed hate.

Filled hearts with hope.

And we've managed to free love!

Fly away my friend. Break free!

Fly away my friend. Break free!

You fly away too.

Yes you must too.

Break free!

You fly away too.

Yes you must too.

Break free!

Break free!