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Madam, we have a flat tyre. It will take me 10-15 minutes.

Flat tyre? Damn!

Alright, you get it repaired and go home, I'll take a taxi.

The rain falls pitter patter

And enkindles my heart

In this wet weather

What is the fire that rages in me

The rain falls..

When like ringing anklets, fall the rain drops

My desire refuses to sleep

Then how can my eyes dream

And enkindle my heart..

How do I tell someone in the party

What do I do now

My heart enkindles..

Manmohan, I came because it was your marriage function.

I'll be going now.

No Ajay, you will have to sing.

If I sing now, it will be a donkey's bray.

But yet, it will be in tune.

Please sing, we don't mind hearing a donkey bray.

Is it? Then why me? Why don't you sing?

Manmohan, I'll be going. Congratulations on your marriage.

Thank you. Bye. -Ajay!

Aruna, come with me.

But where? -Just come.

Ajay!

You are too much. The party is on, and you are leaving.

I have some very urgent work.

Sing us one more song. -Not today. Some other time.

Many of my friends are inside, that's why I am telling you.

Please come. -Aruna has become your fan in a day.

No Ajay, she said it.

Meena has started singing!

It's very hot, isn't it? -Yes.

Come, we'll go out in the fresh air. We'll take a walk.

But you were going somewhere?

I just wanted to escape the crowd.

Come.

You sing very well. -Of course not.

Honestly, you sing very well.

How stupid I am. -Why, what happened?

I thought.. -What did you think?

That you are a ruffian. -What?

You were walking very fast, I thought you were following me.

You don't sing in films? -Who has the time?

I am so tied up with my business..

..I don't get time for anything else.

I like music, so I sing sometimes at parties.

If I don't, they come home and insist.

They are right. You sing so well.

I am so busy tomorrow, but I'll have to sing.

Where? -In Khar gymkhana.

Khar gymkhana? That's very close to my home.

I'll come tomorrow.

You are coming tomorrow?

If I meet you in the street tomorrow..

You won't think I am a ruffian, will you?

Do come, or your friends will come home and insist.

You are still here?

I was going.

When we asked you to sing, you made a thousand excuses.

Where had you gone early morning?

I'd gone to the laundry. I have a programme in the evening.

You only make rounds. Will you ever do something worthwhile?

Ma, get my breakfast here. -Wait, let me reheat the tea.

Ma, I won't come home for lunch.

You are eating with dirty hands!

Come on, ma! Lions don't wash their paws.

Sit down. -Let me get tea.

You? -Finish eating, sir.

I'll take a smoke till then.

Alright, wait here, I'm coming.

Who is it? -Anokhelal, the mechanic.

Where are you going? -Outside.

The state of the house is such, we cannot invite anyone in.

He looked a crook. Even you didn't realize?

If I had, I wouldn't have made you invest Rs.200.

That Rs.200 is lost now.

But I won't sit quiet.

What will you do? -Hand him to the police?

Come on, sir. They are all crooks.

The line is a bit risky, but once things are set..

We'll have money raining.

Don't give me dialogues. -I was just joking.

Did you meet that trader? -Yes, I met him twice.

I'll go again today. -You think it will click?

It surely will. He is sticking to his guns right now.

But he has the stuff. He has purchased the entire lot.

He is demanding Rs.7.

Is it good stuff? -It is a gold mine.

We won't come to have tea in this third rate hotel then.

Taj Mahal. Natraj.

Will he sell for Rs.5? -I'll convince him.

If not Rs.5, then Rs.5.50, Rs.5.75, Rs.6. He will compromise.

Rs.40! -That will be the lowest rate.

We'll begin at Rs.60. Imports have stopped altogether.

But the school and college laboratories won't close down.

They'll all buy. -Yes, there is a demand.

We can even sell it for Rs.70-80.

Is it? -Yes.

But will the meters get repaired?

Or we are buying in disposal..

..and may even have to sell in disposal.

What are you saying! Since the last 40 years..

You haven't been whiling your time. -Yes!

Let's go tomorrow itself. -Not tomorrow, I am busy tomorrow.

Someone is coming to see Ramkali. -Ramkali?

My daughter. But she is dark complexioned.

I got this proposal with great difficulty.

Oh. Give me a cigarette.

Come.. So shall we go on Saturday? -Saturday will be fine.

But no other trader must know. It's a gold mine.

Ma, hurry up, it must have begun.

Yes, we have to return early.

You are my heartbeat

Nothing interests me without you

It is you..

My eyes search always

You are my heartbeat..

Without you, there is no joy in life

My life feels so low

Without you, every moment..

..is lonely

You are my heartbeat..

When I saw you, my eyes..

Shined like a million lamps

My body, my soul, my life..

All comes alive with you

You are my heartbeat..

Now Mrs. Laxmi Shankar will sing.

Come home. Ma asked me to bring you home.

Your house? -Yes, ma wants to meet you.

Your song was good. -Who liked it?

Ma and everyone.

Everyone? -I mean, whoever heard the song.

You have a lovely home.

In such a big home.. Even the floor upstairs is yours?

Aren't you afraid? -Of what? Ghosts?

I heard you sing in person for the first time today.

You must have hated it. -Why do you say that?

You must have heard many good singers, I am very ordinary.

Ordinary? Ask Aruna. She is crazy about your singing.

I told her to bring you home.

Excuse me.

Govind.

Aruna was telling me you are so busy..

..you don't get time to sing.

I am thinking of concentrating on music again.

Who did you learn to sing from? -From a Guru.

I took training under him for many days, then quit.

Now I sing only the simple tunes.

Even I like the simple tones, not the high notes of Gurus.

What have I said! I hope you didn't feel offended.

It's okay. -I keep shooting my mouth off!

It's okay. Many don't like classical.

Ma, come here.

Take.

Thank you.

Just one? -I don't want more.

Take one more. -Aruna has made this herself.

It's this week's prize winning recipe.

Is it? Your daughter is very talented.

You are commenting without tasting it. Taste it first.

You may realize there is no salt. -What?

Don't worry, there is. How do you like your tea?

Strong. -I wonder how people drink light tea.

Ma hates light tea. -I'd rather not have tea.

It tastes like hot water.

Why? Daddy drinks light tea.

Don't talk about him.

Where is he? He hasn't come yet.

Come to dinner some day, you can meet him then.

I'm sure you will click. He hates the guys of today.

How much sugar? -One spoon.

So you are counting me among the oldies?

It's not that. I am sure he will like you.

He likes self made people.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5..

How much sugar does she take? -6 spoons.

I have some work. -You are always busy.

So when are you coming to dinner? Tomorrow?

Tomorrow will be.. -Come on Saturday night.

Daddy comes home early on Saturdays.

I have to go somewhere on Saturday, but..

Then let's keep it for Sunday. I'll call you.

Aruna, take his number.

I'll look up the directory. It must be listed in 'A'.

My number is not listed. I have just got the connection.

So what is your number?

267814.

Alright. -Note it down, or you'll forget.

I won't.

267814.

Where's your car?

You didn't bring it? -It's in the garage.

These mechanics never give the car in time.

Will you get a cab at this hour? -I will.

You won't. I'll drop you to Bandra.

Ma, I'll even meet Rekha and come.

Driver. -How do you know Manmohan? -Who Manmohan?

In whose marriage, we.. -Oh.

Manmohan is my dad's.. no, dad is Manmohan's..

Aunt's.. uncle's..

Don't bother. Even I won't understand now.

You can say he is a distant relative.

Prakash, give me a tenner. -The purse is in my drawer.

Shankar.

What is the matter? -I was forced to take a taxi.

Yes? -There is a taxi waiting outside.

Go and pay him. -Rs.10?

No, as per the meter.

Let me smoke your imported cigarette today.

I can't get this number!

Wonder what's wrong with the telephone.

Don't stare at me. Even I am going to land on moon.

Then even I will smoke Dunhill like you.

Struck a big deal? -I've hit bull’s-eye.

Got yourself a job? -Forget that.

Sir, the balance Rs.1.50.

You keep the money as tip.

Shanker.. -Take.

No, keep the money. If there is a call for me..

Say master has gone out. Master means, me.

Master means..? -Master.. you.

What if she asks when you'll return?

Say I didn't say anything.

Say I'll be back late. That I normally come back late.

If she wants to leave a message, take the message properly.

And.. okay, you may leave.

Prakash, tell Shanker that if any girl calls..

..not to get nervous.

Girl? -Yes, girl.

What is all this about? -I'll tell you about it later.

This telephone, bed, furniture, your car, I own everything.

Where is your.. my car? -In the garage.

It's there since three days, right? -Yes, why?

And they never give the car soon. -That's true.

I told you I have hit bulls-eye. -But what has happened?

Nothing has happened, it's going to happen,

Is your mother expected back here?

That's good. -What is good?

This suit. When did you get it?

It's came from the tailor today.

It's loose for me. Will it fit you?

I'll know only after wearing it.

Then take it home. -Home? Even this home is mine.

Oh yes! This house, this telephone, this suit..

When will I sleep on a soft pillow?

Did Anokhelal do something? -He's trying.

What is he trying? -You won't understand.

I am telling you even now, look for some job.

You are a graduate, no less.

Come on, ma! How will Rs.200-250 a month help?

Will you get more just by asking?

Didn't I bring Rs.2000 six months ago?

And not a penny thereafter.

In fact, you have been losing money.

How long will your father's insurance last?

I'll make money again. -Oh yeah?

Come on, ma! Leave this and make me a cup of tea.

It won't be like this always. -Who knows?

The job was better. At least we were secure.

Wonder when your obsession about business will break.

This is Bombay. Just let it click once.

Buy it from here, the stuff looks good.

If we buy, it'll be the entire lot, or we won't do business.

But better watch it, we may make losses. -Come on sir..

..I won't get into the deal if I see any risk in it.

Business should run. -Don't worry.

Then you must buy a car. Walking the streets doesn't suit you.

I'll buy one.

I'll buy one.

Nothing.

Hello.

You! No, why should I be afraid? -You sound nervous.

Where were you on Saturday at around 3 pm?

Why? Bhendi Bazaar? Me? Never.

I don't know, but you were in your car, wearing shades..

And your car came and stopped at the signal.

Am I right? -I was returning from college.

I dropped a friend at Crawford market..

..and took the Dadar route.

I can't do anything if you don't believe me.

You drove away when the signal turned green.

I followed you for a long time, even honked a few times.

I almost overtook you once, but a scooter came in between.

Then I lost you. -Really? I didn't notice.

I'm feeling so bad. -You didn't know I was following you.

You don't watch films, do you?

Who says so? You are wrong. I watch a lot of films.

I saw it last week. ..no, I haven't seen that one.

How about Wednesday? I don't have a class after 2 pm.

Wednesday? Wait, I'll check my appointment diary.

I may have some appointment.

Wednesday.. I am free after lunch until 7 pm.

Alright, then the 3 pm show.

I will reach Eros theater at 2:55 pm.

Okay? Okay.

No, that's not necessary. You stay there, I'll find you.

Okay. Bye.

Hmm.

You don't have to come to pick me. I'll come home by myself.

Prakash, you are still there?

Strange man you are!

Forget your work, I want your car, right now.

I have an important appointment. Hurry.. quick!

You don't care to come in time.

If you cannot come in time, don't take the car. Move!

Listen, stay at home in the evening. -But what's the matter?

Where are you going? -Later! I don't have time now.

At least give my briefcase.

Has the movie started? -Maybe.

I'm sorry Aruna, I got delayed.

I am at fault, but please don't be angry.

I will be!

Then I will give up everything. It's unnecessary trouble.

So angry about your business.

I have to deal with silly people.

A client came over today and refused to leave.

Coming straight from office? -Yes.

Have you eaten? -Who has the time?

You haven't eaten anything? -No.

I'm sorry. Because of me.. -Don't say that. I got late.

But without eating anything..

I'll treat you one day. -Thank you. Where?

Chinese cuisine. Mandolin.

No..

Tell me, when?

Liked the film? -Did you like it?

It was okay. And you? -I didn't watch the film.

What?

I did see it, but my attention was elsewhere.

Business, purchase, galvanometers, Anokhelal.

It was a short film. -English films are normally short.

This film was a little too short.

We'll watch the next show if you like.

Hi, Prakash.

Ready to go to bed so early?

You were in a hurry. Did you succeed in your mission?

I didn't go. -Then where were you for so long?

I went to watch a film. I hadn't seen one since many days.

Alone? -Not alone.

Who was with you? -A girl.

You must be thinking Ajay doesn't do any work..

Only makes castles in the air.

Has something clicked? -Almost. This time, it will click.

Not much, you'll just need to give me Rs.10000.

Will you give me?

What new business are you starting now?

Scientific precision instruments.

I have even seen a small office in Fort.

Sir.. look, the needle is moving.

Yes. Have tea, it will get cold.

Get up. -See!

Anokhelal, you really are a genius.

Don't embarrass me, sir.

I succeeded after losing sleep over it for a whole week.

For once, I was afraid we had lost the money again.

But I didn't lose courage.

See how the needle is moving now.

Anokhelal, it's battery is so small, just 1 .5.

That's why the needle is moving. What..

..if the battery voltage is increased?

Never! Everything will be in control.

The magnet is giving some trouble now.

Of course it will. Just don't worry.

It's not that. Why should I worry?

The stationery has arrived..

..and I have also taken an office in Fort.

Shall I also give an advertisement in the paper?

Is the material ready? -Yes.

I even have orders for galvanometers.

Is it? Even before advertising?

After the ad, orders will not come, they will pour in.

We'll have a flood of orders.

The mechanics have already started asking for money.

You mean money? Don't worry about the money.

Why should I worry when I have you.

But nowadays..

..workers demand an advance before they start working.

I am paying advance.

I'll give it to you at the factory day after tomorrow.

That's okay then.

I'll be going. I'll check some more shops for magnets.

So you're coming day after tomorrow? -Yes.

I'll be there from 8 am. Good day.

I'm coming from office. Thought I'll congratulate..

..you for your new venture.

Thank you, Prakash.

What do you think? -Looks like you clicked it this time.

I couldn't do more than this.

I'm sharing the office with someone.

But once I have an independent office, watch what I do.

Will you have tea? -No, don't bother.

Prakash, your money was very useful.

I could manage all this only because of your money.

Look, this is the material.

Hello.

Will it sell? -Of course it will.

It's been raining orders with one advertisement in the paper.

I am scared we may fall short of supply.

Will old instruments work as new? -You are a born pessimist.

Always scared. -Yet..

What yet? What is Anokhelal for?

Whatever anyone may say, but he's a genius.

I'd say, Indian mechanics are no less than foreign mechanics.

Take Anokhelal.

If he was a little educated, he'd be an industrialist.

But the tragedy is no one is given a chance here.

Tell me, how much profit will I make in this business?

About Rs.10000. -Rs.10000? Rs.50000.

Rs.50000. -That's the minimum. What do you say?

You are very lucky.

Why don't I buy the entire Bombay city?

What do you say?

I am speaking the truth.

Mr. Chhaganlal is honest in his deals.

He'll pay in cash.

He is a big dealer. I don't need to say any more.

Why are you wasting your time?

One has to waste time in doing business and good deeds.

I'll give you good advice.

You won't gain anything in this small business.

My boss is into big business.

Come with me, I'll get you a good job in his office.

Look, I neither want a job..

..nor am I going to sell you anything.

So please leave. -Why are you getting angry?

I am speaking in your interest.

Your material is disposal junk.

And how is your Chhaganlal's material?

That is what no one understands.

What the whole of Bombay cannot do..

..my boss can do in a jiffy.

Is it? Then ask your boss to do his jobs in jiffies..

And allow us to do ours.

Your talks are very interesting.

Okay, let's call it a deal at Rs.6000.

Look, I don't want to sell my stock, why are you bothering me?

Look, no one will pay you even 1000 for it..

..I'm paying you 6000.

Alright, Rs.6500.

Pleased to meet you, mister. Now please leave.

Rs.7000. -Not even Rs.70000. Leave!

Think again. No one can compete with my boss in business.

I'll call you tomorrow.

Hello. -Rs.7000.

Yes. It's me.

Boy, who is the mechanic? -Some Anokhelal.

Anokhelal.

Hello sir! -Anokhelal! -What brings you here?

Alright.

I came here only today.

I will need your suit only for a few days now.

Alright. -An even your flat, address and telephone number.

How many times will you say that?

You must be thinking so many things about me.

Oh yes. For now, I think this suit suits you more than me.

Isn’t it a little loose.. Wait!

Hello.

Yes, speaking.

No one's with me.

Mandolin? yes, I know, it's near Gateway of India.

Yes.. I'll be there...AT 1 pm?

But today's weather forecast is not good.

What does it say? -It's going to pour.

It's all nonsense. When they say it's going to pour..

You should know it's going to be bright and sunny. -Yes.

So what if I wasn't home. Shanker was home.

My servant Shanker, the one who feeds us.

Cook, cleaner, manservant, he is everything.

And he's loyal too.

When are you coming to our house?

No, sooner. Ma wanted you to come today itself.

Come home today. -Today? Let me check my diary.

It's difficult today.

But I'm free in the afternoon until 5:30 pm.

Yes.

Okay.

Jenny. -Yes.. yes.. I have understood.

Okay. Bye.

Long conversation. -It's a cling on.

He'll buy galvanometers..

..but talks like he's going to gift it to me.

Who is in my family, where is mom..

The client is rich, he's treating you to Chinese food.

No doubt the party is rich, yet, I have to be careful.

I'm leaving, good luck.

Prakash, are you taking the car?

You need it? -I..

Do one thing. Come with me to office.

I have work for only 15-20 minutes..

..then even I can join you for lunch.

Let's see how good your party is.

No, you leave, I'll take the taxi.

It's a business matter. I have many things to discuss.

As you please.

Listen. Don't come to Mandolin for lunch.

Where is your car? -I didn't get it today.

Even I didn't get my car, mom took it today.

It's pouring. Let's go inside and have another cup.

Let's go, it will be fun in the rain.

What? -Yes, we'll get wet.

What!! -Yes, it will be fun.

And enkindles my heart

In this wet weather

The rain falls..

The clouds had poured before

I had got wet before

But why this year, my love..

..does my heart enkindle

In this wet weather..

The monsoon this time is simmering

The weather this time is intoxicating

Wonder what the winds have drunk

They enkindle the heart

In this wet weather..

Govind, has ma come? -Not yet.

Alright.

Hello. -267814.

Shanker, I am Aruna.

When your master comes home, tell him I'd called.

Who master? -Ajay. Tell him Aruna had called.

Ask him to call me. -Alright.

I'll tell him Aruna madam had called.. alright.

Aruna madam?

Sorry Prakash, your suit has been ruined.

How was the Chinese cuisine? -Everything went haywire.

Why? -The rain..

One enjoys Chinese in the rain.

Yes, but.. -There was a call for you.

Call? -Shanker took it.

Shanker! -He's not home.

Where has he gone? -He's gone out, he'll come soon.

Why did you have to send him? Who called?

First change your clothes. -Yes.

When did the call come? -Who called?

That's what I'm asking, who called? -That one.

Who that one? -Aruna madam.

I'll change and come.

First change your wet clothes. -Later.

It's me. -It took you so long to reach home.

I've been sitting near the telephone since so long.

We could have got wet for another hour, it would be fun.

No, I'm fine.

I really enjoyed myself today.

While getting wet, I was humming your rain song in my mind.

Is it? Sing.

No, who will watch? And if anyone is, let them.

Okay.

When like ringing anklets fall the rain drops

My desires refuse to sleep

Then how can my eyes dream

And enkindle my heart

In this wet weather..

That's right.

You are absolutely right, mister.

Please don't call me mister.

It's become a habit. All my clients are ' mister' for me.

He thinks everyone to be his client.

See who it is.

Hello.

Who? Yes, he's in, hold on. Daddy, your client.

Mr. Rajgaokar. -Ajgaokar.

Give me.. hello.. yes, tell me.

Don't worry, I'll be there.

Okay.

Oh. -I'm sorry, I'll have to go.

And mister.. I'm sorry, Ajay, it was nice meeting you.

They had told me about you. But you really are..

Where do you have the time to listen to us.

Did you hear that, Ajay?

You only think of the court and your clients all day.

Why not invite him to dinner some day?

I cannot dare to ask you to taste Shanker's cuisine..

But you can come for tea. -So when?

You tell him, your time is precious.

Let me see.

Ajay, I'll check my diary and tell you.

Diary.

What happened? -Nothing. -Okay, son.

I'm leaving. -Even I'll leave. Bye.

Aruna, ask the driver to drop him home.

That's not necessary, I have my own car.

Very good.

Alright young man, we'll meet again.

Hello. Yes. Speaking.

Mr. Kakokar? Yes, tell me.

How can I deliver unless you don't place the order?

Yes.. yes, I have both the items in stock.

No, the galvanometers will take 2-3 days.

Yeah.

Discount.. the same, 5 %.

I cannot give any more than this for such a small order.

Yes.. okay.. okay.

Hello. -Please call Anokhelal from the neighbouring shed.

Yes.

Anokhelal, Ajay here. Is the stock ready?

What are you saying! No, the party called already.

What nonsense are you talking?

If you have got other work..

..it doesn't mean you leave my work aside.

No, it's a big party, I don't want to lose it.

And keep the galvanometers ready in 2-3 days.

Okay.

Rama.

I'm going out. -When will you return?

I'll be back by 5 pm.

If I don't return, lock up the office behind me.

Kantibhai, you took very long. ..it's for you.

Hello.

Yes.. no, I heard the ring and came back.

No, I'm free.

Yes, I know.

Century bazaar is heaven on earth for the women.

I'll leave right now.. listen..

..I don't have the car today.. is it okay?

Bye. See you.

Make the bill for these two sarees.

Not this one? -This..

No, two sarees are enough.

It's a nice one. -Yes, very nice.

Then why don't you buy it? -These two are enough.

Shall I pack even this? -No, just two.

Pack it. -It's not necessary.

It's a gift, from me. -Why are you wasting money?

It pleases me. How much for this? -Rs.145.

Rs.145. -Pay at the counter.

What happened? -My wallet..

You don't have it? -I had a lot of money in it.

Did you leave it in office? -Office.. I don't think so.

Do you have a telephone? -Over there, near the counter.

I'll just come.

Just pack these two sarees. -Not this one?

I'll buy it later.

Rama.

Any calls? no? Anyone came to office?

No, I am not coming to office. ..yes, close the office.

Good night, sir.

Didn't find it? He's looking.

Yes.. it's not there? Search the upper drawers.

Yes.

Okay good night.

No? Check the cupboard, maybe I left it there.

No? Check properly, it must be there.

Yes. -Didn't find it.. alright.

Yes. -Close the office and come tomorrow at 9 am.

Yes.

The pickpocket is lucky. -I am feeling so bad.

Why should you feel bad? I should feel bad.

Why not?

You'll have many occasion to buy me sarees.

You can buy me then.

Let's go and have tea. I have a tenner in my pocket.

Take, son.

Keep it, ma. -What is the matter, son?

Why do you look so depressed? -Nothing, ma.

Heed my advise even now and take up a job.

What do we do need money for? -Why don't we need money?

Do you know, if I even had Rs.100 today, just Rs.100..

I had an appointment with Aruna in a department store.

I just had Rs.10. I put on an act.

Since then, I am feeling so bad..

You are putting on an act right since the beginning.

I know. Even I don't like it.

But then I think, it's just a matter of 3-4 months.

Then even my business will run, even I'll have money.

Even I will come to Aruna's level, so why tell her the truth?

I don't understand what you keep doing.

Aruna would feel so happy if I'd bought her the saree.

And I'd feel more happier gifting it to her.

Sometimes I get very angry. Why don't I have money?

Why am I not rich? -Tell Aruna everything.

Just let me settle down. Why don't you understand, I love her.

Good morning, Ajay.

Come in.. sit down. ..just give me a minute.

Ajay here.. no.. listen to me.

The entire ammeter consignment has come back.

Yes.. and even Thana Video Niketan..

..has sent back the consignment.

Two out of three are completely useless.

While sending it..

So what happened now? ..no, listen to me.

I have convinced the party with great difficulty.

I've said I'll replace the entire lot by tomorrow.

No, tomorrow itself.

Look, I am sending all this material to you.

I don't want any problem this time.

Alright.. What? Talk of money later..

..first repair the consignment.

Alright.

What brings you here, Manmohan? Will you have tea?

Rama.

Nice office you have here.

It's just outwardly show. Get two cups of tea.

It's all just an act. -Don't joke. As if I don't know.

An office in Fort area, this office, a peon, so many orders..

You know Prakash? -Prakash?

He was my classmate. Prakash Mariwala.

Oh Prakash. He was in our college.

All this is thanks to him.

In fact, I am using his home, his car, his phone.

Is it? What is he doing these days?

He is a chartered accountant.

He's into partnership.

So, how are you? How is your wife?

By God's grace, we are fine.

But Ajay, I have some work with you.

Tell me. -Please don't refuse.

If you want money..

..forget about it, I am short of cash these days.

No, I don't need money.

I have a younger brother Raju..

..who is unemployed since four months.

He is a 12th grader, and knows typing too. 40 wpm.

If you could appoint him..

You must be thinking, I have an office, phone, peon..

You are avoiding the issue.

No honestly, I'm speaking the truth.

I am in trouble. Look, all the consignments are coming back.

Get the tea.

If I could do something, I would surely do it for you.

But you look well off. -Yes, but honestly, I'm in trouble.

I will know within a month where I stand.

I hope everything will turn out fine, and if it does..

I will need an assistant.

Alright, if Raju doesn't get a job by then..

..I'll send him to you.

I'll leave now. -Have tea.

Sir, I'll need at least another Rs.3000.

Or else.. -Or else what?

I am trying my best.

But if I don't buy new spare parts..

Why.. why didn't you tell me this before?

What do I say?

Where do I get Rs.3000 from now?

Doing business is not kid's play.

You must think over carefully before doing anything.

Don't lecture me! -Shall I serve your plate?

The food is very tasty today. -I'm not hungry.

5000, 3000.. Your Anokhelal's hunger will never get satiated.

Nonsense.

And where will you get so much money from? Who'll give you?

Whether I cheat, or commit a heist, you don't worry.

I won't take any more money from you.

You are cheating already. An innocent girl..

Will you listen to me? -No, don't bother me.

I don't have anything. -Ma, listen.

..insurance money left in the bank.

I'm not touching that. -But..

But I will return it very soon. -How?

You don't have a job. If we don't have even this money left..

We'll have to go hungry

Nothing of the sort will happen, trust me.

It is very necessary to give this money to Anokhelal.

Or all the money I have invested will also be lost.

I have to complete the orders within a week.

No, I won't give you.

Take, fill whatever amount you want.

Mother.

Ma listen.. -I have to cook.

Listen. Where are you going? Come here.

Sit here.

Why are you so afraid of our state today?

Think of the days that are to come.

It's just a matter of a few days.

Then I'll buy a huge flat of 4-5 rooms.

A separate kitchen, a big drawing room.

Huge Almirah, soft mattresses..

.. a separate dinning room that will have a big dinning table.

A flower vase, a fridge, radio, television.

And even a telephone. And ma, you'll have a separate room.

And a small temple too.

Every room will be well ventilated and bright.

You sit in the balcony, ..and Aruna..

She will look after the house.

She will scold the servants. We'll have 3-4 of them.

You won't have to burn your hands while cooking then.

Aruna will take you out in our car.

We'll have a Fiat

Gateway of India. Malabar Hill. National Park. Khandala.

She'll take you to all the places.

But I haven't even seen her yet.

You'll see her soon. Just let my business work..

And let me buy a flat.

Ma, Aruna.. you'll like her very much.

And.. and.. she's a very nice girl.

Alright, leave me, I have to cook.

Come in.

Prakash! Come in. -Where were you yesterday?

I was busy.

You didn't come all day yesterday. I was expecting you today.

What is the matter? -What I said that day..

I'm really.. -Forget it! It was my fault.

Hello. -No, wrong number.

You work, I'll be going. -Stay. Have tea.

I was wondering if you'd got angry.

I have taken leave today, I'll sleep all day.

Take the keys. I'm leaving the car.

You don't need it? -No.

You wanted some money. -Yes.

Want it still? -No, I arranged it.

Sure? -Yes, Anokhelal even took the money.

I had brought the money. -No honestly, I arranged it.

Thank you so much.

Come home in the evening. -I have a song programme.

Where do you sing nowadays. -If I don't go, I'll come.

Hello.

Yes. -Aruna.

Daddy will leave early. -Where?

You gave the invitation, and you only forgot?

Oh yes! When are you coming?

This Saturday evening. Is it okay?

Yes.

Daddy was talking last night. -About what?

About you. -He mustn't been complaining.

Yes, a lot.

If he comes to know the truth about me, he'll surely complain.

You are pushing me into praising you. I know!

I am speaking the truth.

It may happen that you're forced to leave me.

You love talking nonsense. -I'm talking nonsense?

Of course! -Then you talk sense.

Stop the car.

Sorry. I thought it was someone else.

You have kept your home well. -It's all Shanker's doing.

He takes care of everything. -No sugar for me, thank you.

Like I was telling them in the car..

.. India has made the atom bomb. Even Egypt has got a reactor.

Now all countries will make the atom bomb.

And as if our habit, every state in our country..

Will insist on having an atom bomb factory.

Sorry. Sorry, dear.

Cigarette? -No.

Take one. -No.

No. Okay?

Light.. -I'll get you.

Drink your tea, daddy. -Yes.

Shankar. -Yes.

Wonder where it's gone. -Where do you keep it?

You people didn't eat anything. -I'm eating this.

You? -No thanks.

What sweet is this? -It's called chum-chum.

It's a Bengali sweet.

Daddy. -Hey! Not for you. -See! I cannot eat any sweets.

Take this. -Can I eat, dear?

You are back early. -Early? It's 6 already.

And this name plate? -I'll explain later.

I'll introduce you. Please sit down.

Prakash Mahiwala. My friend.

No, please sit down. -Aruna, he is my friend, Prakash.

Aruna. -Hello.

We have met before. -Where? You didn't tell me.

We saw each other in a store. -Oh. Sit down.

You didn't have to return the car, you could have kept it.

You could've returned it after a few..

..days.. He came to return my car.

Take the keys, I don't want the car. -Are you sure?

Take. Shall I make tea for you? -No thanks.

Prakash is my childhood friend. Always stood first, unlike me.

Stop it. -He's embarrassed.

This lighter is imported. Germany. You don't get it here.

Who gave you? -My friend had gone to Germany.

He gave it to me on my last birthday.

Drink water.

You want to go to Sunder's home? -Who Sunder?

Anokhelal's son. -Yes.

Come.

Sunder.

What is it? -Is Anokhelal in?

He's gone to the factory.

Darn! When I go there, they tell me he hasn't come.

Over here.. give me money.

Your Anokhelal must have disappeared. -It seems so.

I always doubted it. Business is not done like that.

They get a little money, and they disappear.

No, Anokhelal is not like that.

Maybe he's got into some trouble.

..vacancy for a junior executive.

At least listen. The starting salary is Rs.500.

If you like, I can talk to him. -Talking of a job again?

You have given me such offers several times.

Think about it, there's no hurry. -Everything will be alright.

It's time for the train to arrive. Ma is coming alone.

Waiter.

Ajay, this is for your mother.

Aunt, don't tell me to do all this. You only go and give her.

Alright, come and pick me day after. -Oh.

Day after..? Prakash, you take her.

Hello. Yes.

267814.

Ajay? Yes, he's there. Ajay, your call.

Yes. Hello.

It's me.. Aunt has come. I'd gone to pick her from the station.

I'm going by the morning flight. ..Cochin.. same business tour.

I'll disconnect.. no, don't write. I won't be at one place.

No, of course not.. I'm not hurrying.

No, there is no lather on the telephone.

I cleaned the blade.. what is it, you are laughing a lot today.

Where did your aunt spring from? -She's a distant relative.

Her husband works in the railways in Jalandhar.

You don't know her.

What happened, son? ..drink water.

Darn him, aunt. He's always coughing!

So it is final that we will go to Goa by car. Alright?

Yes. -I'll take a stroll in the garden.

You may carry on.

Sit. I'll just be back. -You two sit and talk.

Aruna, give more tea to Ajay.

Enough, I don't want more. -Have it.

Why did you come? Sit with them and chat.

Even you like music, don't you?

Let them be together. You don't understand anything.

Oh I see.

As if I am against their affair. -Shall we fix a June date?

Aruna's exams will also be over by then.

Is Aruna ready? -She only told me.

Though I had understood.

Has Ajay given consent? -He should. Why don't you ask him?

Me? No, that's your department, you ask him.

Here are your voltmeters and ammeters.

All the consignments have come back.

You know I tried my best.

You say you tried your best..

..but all my money went down the drain.

Hello. Yes. Kanji Bhai.

What will I do with this junk? -Send it to the workshop.

I'll check it once again. -Don't just check, do something!

You always say they'll work fine this time.

When will they work?

This stuff is all junk.

Who is he? -He is my son, my elder son.

Does he know you've taken an advance..

..of Rs.2000 from me for this work?

Let's go father, we're getting late.

Why are you wasting time over here?

Or I am leaving. -Wait. Even I'm coming.

Sir, Tolaram Chhaganmal is a big dealer.

He is ready to take your entire stock. Sell everything to him.

And how much commission are you getting for this?

What are you saying, sir! I am your loyal servant.

But Tolaram Chhaganmal is a big dealer.

Competing with him..

Look, don't mention him in my presence!

Alright.. I'll see what I can do.

Send the stock to my workshop.

But honestly sir, this stuff really is junk.

Why didn't you tell me that when you took money from me?

You said something different then.

What do I say? It's one's destiny and God's will.

I'm leaving. Send this stuff to the workshop.

Come.

You have many contacts, uncle. If you could put in a word..

Alright, I'll see what I can do. Is he related to us or..

Yes, my younger brother, Raju. -Oh.

Come over sometimes.

If I meet you I'll know who is doing what.

I will, uncle.

Can he type? -Yes, 40 wpm.

I have spoken to a few others too. Maybe something clicks.

That's very good.

Do you know Ajay.. Ajay Chandra? Aruna met him on your wedding.

I have told even him.

I like the guy. -We were together in college.

He must be your age, but he's already..

..established such a big business.

It's not really that big, but he is trying.

But yet, having a car, flat, is no ordinary achievement.

Car and flat? He has no car and flat.

What are you saying? We have been to his flat in Pedder road.

Pedder Road? He lives in Goregoan.

Prakash Mariwala? -Yes, but how do you know?

Yes, and Ajay lives in Goregoan.

What does he do? -He is into something.

But his business is not doing well these days.

He was going to give my brother a job.

But he said he will think about it after 2-3 months.

And wear a dot on my forehead, my love

Come and take me away as your bride

I have bloomed in your love so

Like the flowers bloom in spring

I love you so much

My dreams have come true

My heart sings with joy and wishes..

It rains again and soaks me in your love

What songs did you sing

That I have lost my peace of mind

Is Ajay in? -No, he hasn't come yet today.

He hasn't come? Does he come here often?

Yes, he comes once everyday. You want to leave a message?

Give him this lighter. Tell him he left it in my house.

Alright.

So he doesn't live here? -No.

Why are you standing here? Come in.

No thanks, I am in a hurry. Do you have his address?

Yes, I had gone to his place once. Goregoan, Pandu Wadi..

Wait, I have it noted in my diary, I'll get..

No, it's okay, I was just asking.

Is he related to you? -No, he's my son's childhood friend.

He is very close to us. -Oh. Sorry, I took a lot of your time.

Why are you making these inquiries? -You have some work with him?

Give him this lighter, he'll understand. Good day.

Anokhelal.

Anokhelal.

It's you.. no, he's not home.

Where has he gone? -To the workshop.

If I go there, they say he's gone home, and if I come here..

You tell me he's at the workshop. What does this mean?

You think I am lying? You can search my house.

I don't want to search your house, I just want my money.

What do you want? -My money!

I have paid him Rs.10000 in all. And also my stock.

You paid for the labour, so how does he owe you anything?

What! -Get lost!

Your money power won't work here.

There's a marriage today or I'd teach you a lesson.

Oh!

You buy all junk and are worried about your money now?

That's what you will say now.

Sir, you! -Yes me! I finally got you.

Return my money! -Listen to me.

I have heard enough!

You cheat! You joined hands with Tolaram..

.. and cheated me of Rs.10000.

I spent all that money buying spares.

It's my daughter's marriage today. -I don't know anything.

I want my money! -How dare you touch my father!

You rogue..

Hey.. you.. -How dare you..

It's my daughter's marriage today. I plead with you, sir.

Don't plead with him! How dare you touch my father!

I'll teach you a lesson you'll remember all your life!

Pay up the money. It's my sister's wedding.

I'll kill you!

You..

You cheated me of all my money.

I.. I..

You were right, Prakash. I was building castles in air.

I can't think of anything. -I'll teach Anokhelal a lesson.

I'll get him arrested for cheating under section 420.

We can't let the money go.

I'm sorry. -I am not asking you for money.

Give me the telephone. -Who are you calling?

Aruna. It's enough now. The game is up.

Even today is very late.

Hello. Aruna.

No, I didn't go home, nor to office.

I am calling from Prakash's office.

Aruna, I want to discuss something with you.

I'm not joking, it's important.

I want to talk to your father too. Is he home?

He'll come any minute now. You come over.

Talk to father, and fix the marriage date too.

I'll drop you. -No Prakash, I'll manage.

Take the car. -No, I'll take the bus.

Believe me Aruna, I had no such intention.

Maybe I was seeing the wrong dreams.

I thought I will soon be a rich man.

Then I won't need to tell you the truth.

And I also feared that if I told you, I'll lose you.

What else can I say? I have perhaps cheated you.

And even got cheated myself.

But my love for you..

You? Over here? -I want to talk to you.

My doors are closed to you forever! You can leave!

Alright, I'll leave. I only wanted to say..

I don't want to hear anything!

Just get out from here.

I know I have made a mistake, yet..

You cheap cheating scoundrel!

What happened? -Aruna, at least you..

You are still standing here? Even after such humiliation?

Go away! Please go away!

Stop crying Aruna.

Mother.

Who knew we'd see this day?

No ma, Ajay is not like that. He told me everything.

What did he tell you? What has he done?

Tell me about it.

She must have gone somewhere, she'll come.

Ajay is not a bad guy. -He's no good!

I don't want to discuss any more in this matter.

Will you even think of your daughter..

..or just do as you please?

I'll fix up her alliance very soon.

Dr. Suri's son is an engineer in America.

Then there is Raj Prakash's son, who is an IAS officer.

We'll find someone suitable. -You said it and it happened.

You think it's a joke? What were you when we got married?

Even you worked on a salary of Rs.1 25..

And traveled in local trains.

Have you forgotten all that? -My case was different.

Why? Just because you have become rich now?

Aruna has told me everything. Ajay had some compulsions.

You only used to say that youth is meant to make mistakes.

If we learnt from our mistakes, they are no more mistakes.

It will be better if you don't discuss this with me.

Even I have experience.

It must be Aruna.

And listen, don't tell her about our discussion.

Aruna.. here?

Good you came here and saw what I truly am.

This is my small home.

Why didn't you tell me this before? -What would I say?

I love you, not your money and status.

I will stay with you now. Will you let me?

I have left my home. -What!

Yes Ajay. Let's get married. Today itself.

What are you saying! Your parents..

When they don't care for my feelings..

..why should I care for them?

Come, I have made the decision.

No Aruna, I don't want your father's name to be disgraced.

People will say that a barrister's..

..daughter is married to a pauper.

Let anyone say what they want.

I am an adult and can do what I please.

No Aruna, we have done enough wrong, not any more.

I don't want to do anything secretly.

Don't you love me? If there is anyone I have loved, it is you.

They will never agree, and then, I have myself quit home.

You didn't ask me to leave home.

Having faced the truth once, I don't want to lie again.

I don't want to steal you.

I'll then ask for your hand in marriage from your father.

But when? -I cannot say when.

But go back now. Be my strength, not my weakness.

Good morning. -Good morning. Come, Sushil.

I have a problem. Can't do without you people.

If you don't have problems, how will I make money?

Anyway, will you have tea? -No thanks. -What is the matter?

Some months ago, seeing an ad in the newspaper..

I had placed orders for galvanometers for my laboratory.

For one, I got late delivery, and two, it was all useless.

I send them three letters to either replace..

..the goods or return my money.

They replied they will replace the goods.

Thereafter, there was no communication.

When I went to their office, it was locked.

The owner was missing. -Who is the owner?

Ajay Chandra. -What name did you say?

Ajay Chandra. He lives somewhere in Pedder Road.

But I don't have his address.

I know the man.

The cheat! The fraud! I will have him sent to jail!

I didn't expect you to agree so easily. This..

..case is too small for you.

I will teach him a lesson!

When did this letter come? -I don't know.

When I opened the office yesterday..

..I found it lying on the floor.

At least open the office. -You never come to office.

Who do I open the office for? And then, creditors..

Yes.

I'll pay your salary in a few days. You can see my situation.

Shall I come next week? -Yes.

What is the matter?

Who was it? -Another order for 50000 pieces.

He's sent Rs.10000 advance.

That's great. Why don't you take it?

What do I do? I don't meet Anokhelal.

Why Anokhelal? Why can't you do it? -Me?

Why, if that illiterate Anokhelal can do it, why can't you?

When will you put your education to use?

But ma.. -At least give it a try.

I have never done anything. -Learn to trust your own hands.

There is no work in the world which man cannot do.

You are young and educated. You have got a golden chance.

It is your duty to do your work diligently.

One can do anything if one tries really hard.

What is the matter, son? Have your meal.

Ma, I think I can make the instruments.

I did go to the shop, but he's not ready to give credit.

You have your meal, everything will be alright.

God answers everyone's prayers. -He never has answered mine.

Have faith in Him, he will answer your prayers too.

Stop worrying about me. Think about what you have to do.

The accused has not only cheated my client..

.. but has knowingly cheated many others.

He knew the meters were useless.

But to make money..

And swindled their money.

The accused is an absolute cheat and a fraud.

And I fear that until such people are in society..

They will continue to cheat people.

So I request you, Your Honour, to give him a punishment..

That will teach not only the accused..

..but even others like him a lesson.

So that they deter from cheating people.

That's all your honour.

The prosecutor called my client a cheat, a fraud.

But I regret to say the prosecution has failed..

To reach the bottom of the matter..

..and drawn up his own conclusion.

That my client is innocent.

Ajay is educated, a graduate.

Rather than take up a job, he desired to do business..

To buy old galvanometers from the bazaar..

Renovate them..

..and sell them to schools, colleges and laboratories.

Not only Ajay, even others do this business.

But Ajay failed in his business. Why?

Why did Ajay fail in his business, and others didn't?

Why didn't Ajay succeed when he was trying his best?

And the reason behind that was a conspiracy..

..being played against him.

And this conspiracy is not just against Ajay..

But against every hard working but small traders like him..

Who want to succeed.

This is a conspiracy of big traders wanting..

..to crush all the small traders

Of removing them from the market forever.

This is a conspiracy to allow monopoly to flourish.

Ajay fell prey to these circumstances.

He didn't know he is stepping into cut throat competition..

Where the big fish is always waiting..

..to gobble up the small fish.

And Mr. Tolaram Chhaganmal did gobble..

..up a small trader like Ajay.

Are you Chhaganmal..

Yes.

Since how many years are you into this business?

About 15 years.

How many others are in your business in Bombay?

I don't know. Maybe about 4 or 5.

You are the most successful of them all.

Hard work, or removing other companies out of your way?

You know Ajay Chandra? -No. I have never met him.

Six years ago, you had taken over Baburao Miraj's company?

Yes, I had. -But you never saw him either.

No.

Before that, you bought over Habib Yusuf's company.

How did you buy that company? -My agents told me about it.

Who are your agents? -I have many.

Is Dharamchand your agent?

Since how many years are you working..

..in Chhaganmal and Company?

About 10 years.

You sold Baburao Miraj and Habib..

..Yusuf's company to Chhaganmal?

Yes. -And you even went to Ajay..

With an offer. -Yes, I had, but he didn't agree.

So what did you do? -What could I do?

When Chhaganmal came to know Ajay is..

..not ready to sell his business..

What did he say? -What would he say? Nothing.

Why did Habib Yusuf sell his company?

He was intelligent.

Was he intelligent or did you bribe his workers?

What! -You lured workers Sharfu and Kamruddin..

With a better job offer and appointed them in your company.

Within a year, one died in an accident..

And the other was sent to Dubai.

Likewise, you even bribed Ajay's worker, Anokhelal.

I worked for Ajay.

How much worth material did you buy for him?

About Rs.15000. -What quality was the material?

It was okay. -Your job was to make it perfect.

I.. -Which you did not do.

Yes.. Ah..

How much money did you spend on your daughter's marriage?

About Rs.3000-4000.

Where did you get so much money from?

I had saved some, and took some loan.

Four days before marriage, you bought jewelry worth Rs.6420.

Yes, I did. -Where did you get this money from?

I.. -You got this money from Chhaganmal.

On condition that you don't do Ajay's work properly.

That you will give the spare parts for Ajay's stock to him.

Your Honour, he wanted to get his daughter married.

The alliance was fixed with a promise..

..to give jewelry weighing 100gms..

A watch and Rs.1000 is cash.

You didn't have money,..

And Chhaganmal's agent took advantage of this fact.

He lured you with money..

You didn't do Ajay's job properly..

and even removed the good parts of the..

..meters and sent them to Chhaganmal.

Is this true or not? -Or should I call your daughter and..

..son-in-law to give evidence?

No! What could I do? My daughter was not good looking.

I couldn't get an alliance for her.

My only son had also become a vagabond.

I was a daughter's helpless father.

I did cheat Ajay, but..

Did Ajay ever cheat anyone in business?

Never.

My next witness, the prosecutor's daughter, Aruna.

Objection, your honour.

Aruna has nothing to do with this case.

I will just put 2-3 questions to Aruna and prove..

She is connected to this case.

Yes.

Since when do you know Ajay? -Since eight months.

After knowing him for eight months, would you say..

Ajay is a cheat, a fraud, a con man?

That's all, ma'am.

Your honour.

I want to question Chhaganmal again.

Your Honour, Mr.Ajay has replaced my client's order.

So my client is withdrawing his case.

Congratulations.

That is why I told you to replace this party's order first.

That I have done..

..but the guy who paid me an advance of Rs.10000..

His job will get delayed by 15 days. What will I tell him?

You don't have to tell him anything..

..Prakash had sent you that money.

But it was Aruna's idea.

You wouldn't have taken money from me like that..

So we had to..

But do return Prakash's money.

That I will, because I make him my 50% partner.

Congratulations.

Thank you.

Ajay, this is the first incidence..

..where I am happy to lose a case.