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(upbeat music)

- This is my life.

I am in New York City, where dreams come true.

We're seeing places, taking pictures, eating ice cream

and just having a good time.

I mean, just look at us.

I would be lying if I said I wasn't happy

but I would also be lying if I said I was.

I just went through a divorce.

It's funny how you can feel all alone

in a city of eight million people.

And those actually are not my kids.

They are my niece and nephew spending the weekend with me.

My sister felt that they would distract me,

which they are and that's a good thing.

Things fade, memories linger, and time flies.

I often feel sad and complain about the challenges I face

and wonder what gave me the strength to overcome them.

And one reason that stands out is my grandmother.

She always said, "We cannot change what is meant for us.

"All we can change is our attitude."

So I decided I must tell them the story of my grandmother

as it will help them in their own lives.

My niece was actually named after her, Yadvi,

short for Yaduvansh.

I started telling them about her, showing pictures,

and they really got curious.

But before I could them them about her,

I decided I must tell them how she was raised.

Her father, Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala,

was one of the world's 10 wealthiest men.

He ruled the kingdom of Patiala, Punjab from 1909 to 1938.

He was considered one

of the most influential kings of his time

and was known for his lavish lifestyle.

He united and led all of the rulers of India

by serving as Chancellor of Chamber of Princes.

He was known internationally.

He is considered to be the first Indian to own airplanes,

one of them being a Wright Brothers' model.

He owned one of the only six German Maybach cars

at that time, gifted to him by Hitler.

Once in Europe,

when the Maharaja visited a Rolls Royce showroom

and inquired the price of the high-end model.

The salesman mocked him

and said he would not be able to afford it.

The angry Maharajah bought

all of the 20 cars from the showroom,

cut open their roofs,

and began using them as garbage trucks.

As soon as the Rolls Royce Company received news

of their brand being humiliated this way,

the company apologized to the Maharajah

and requested him to return the garbage cars

so they could in turn gift him

with newer model Rolls Royce cars at no extra cost.

He had a custom-made necklace by famous Cartier Jewelers

which was the largest single commission Cartier

had ever executed from a single client,

being worth $25 million at that time.

He was known as a great sportsman

and owned the highest cricket ground in the world

at Chail, Himachal Pradesh, which was built by his father.

He donate the famous Ranjit Trophy,

which is awarded to Indian cricketers till today.

In those times, to maintain alliances,

kings had many wives and this was his favorite wife,

his third wife, our great-grandmother, Maharani Vimal Kaur.

From here come the story of my grandmother, Princess Yadvi,

also known as Princess Alice

which whom I lived 16 years of my life.

(gentle music)

Now looking at the family tree, here is Princess Yadvi,

her two brothers, Prince Michael, Prince David,

and one sister, Princess Kuku.

(mystical mournful music)

(singing in foreign language)

(speaking in foreign language)

- Yes, Hari.

- The whole royal palace awaits your departure.

- Yes, Hari, but I must visit Maamji first.

(singing in foreign language)

Maamji, I must go.

My duty towards my husband calls me.

And I have to honor Paapji's wishes.

I know David, Michael and Kuku will take care of you.

Maamji, please bless me.

(singing in foreign language)

(gentle music)

(train clacking)

- Alice, why such mixed expressions,

like changing colors of autumn, on your face?

- Billy Beerji, although I look forward to the future,

I just cannot forget the wonderful moments

we had with Paapji and all that we learned.

It was so royal and regal.

Do you remember the time

when Maamji told us what happened when I was born?

- Yes, I definitely remember that.

(dramatic music)

- Please be seated.

I'm happy to have you here in the state of Patiala.

I hope you're being well looked after.

I'm happy that the Chamber of Princes has convened

at my behest, to be here for the purpose

that I wrote to you about,

which is basicallY, socio-spiritual reform.

We as kings have to take a step, a major step,

in forming a social-spiritual party,

thereby which we can together work

and contribute with our state funds,

in which we do community service as in, we provide food,

shelter and clothing for those people who have none.

You see, in various areas of our states,

there's great amity amongst the Hindus,

the Muslims, the Sikhs and the Christians.

And I've decided that we all should get together

because we know they're all different paths of the same god.

And together, with the spirit of community service,

like we Langhar in the Sikhs,

which make sure there's mass feeding,

we must combine to provide the basic necessities

to all who need them.

As ruler, you must be wise and just and fair always.

Always act the same with commoners and aristocracy alike.

- [Child] "Alice in Wonderland."

- Yes. - "Alice in Wonderland."

You told us in school and before we slept.

- (laughs) Yes.

- [Child] And that (drowned out by music).

You do like?

- I know, this is by Lweis Carroll.

Chapter one, "Down the Rabbit Hole.

"Alice was beginning to get very tired of sitting

"by her sister on the bank and of having nothing to do.

"Once or twice she had peeped

"into the book her sister was reading,

"but it had no pictures or conversations in it.

"'And what use is of a book,' thought Alice,

"Without pictures or conversation?"

Rightly so.

Here's picture.

- [Child] Oh, so cute.

- [Child] More cuter than god.

- So she was considering-- - Maharaja Sahib.

- This is such a joyous moment!

Announce the birth of our child

all over the state of Patiala.

(speaking in foreign language) much treats

must be given to all.

Our state granary should be open for all and sundry.

The poor and the needy must be given enough wealth

from out state coffers.

Be gone woman.

Hurry. (speaking in foreign language)

Every subject of mine should be happy today.

Your Maamji and baby.

(children chattering)

- [Child] Where is she?

Where is she?

- Your Majesty, may I present your precious child.

- [Maharaja] Is it a boy or a girl?

- Your Majesty, it's a girl.

- Thank you, Nurse Elizabeth.

I'm so happy.

(gentle music)

You look radiant.

- A blessing from the god.

- Absolutely.

- What should we call her, Maharaja?

- Yaduvansh, short form Yadvi.

- Yadvi? - Yes.

- Beautiful.

- Like the name? - Yes.

- And for the English name?

We should call her Alice.

Princess Alice, like "Alice in Wonderland."

- Yes, indeed.

(baby cooing)

(bright music)

Dear Alice, in this world, not everybody has what they need.

So the Raja must take care of his praja.

You see all these poor people out here?

They need our help.

We must share with others and help those who need it.

So let's take these clothes and share them with the praja.

What do you say?

Shall we?

- Yes, Paapji.

- That's my little girl.

Come.

(bright music)

We need help.

(speaking in foreign language)

This one.

Hey, wait, I'll give you one.

Yadvi, go give this to her.

Yadvinder, go and give it to here, thank you.

- Dear young ones, I want you to give them massage.

God will bless you to heal sick people's pain

and provide them with comfort.

- No work is low.

I want my children to be down to earth

and be humble.

I want them to spread joy where this is pain.

I want them to give comfort where there is sorrow.

I want them to be balm and not pain and most importantly,

I want my children to learn about suffering

and to see how they can be future healers of sorrow.

- But Maamji, Paapji always says that.

- Dear Princess, Your Highness,

Maharaja Singh says the same thing.

He has always done so much for the kingdom.

We would love to hear what he says.

Please, tell us with your own words.

- Maharaja Bhupinder Singh talked

about imbibing the most important teachings

from First Guru of Sikhism,

which is to help needy and poor

and to treat all religion equally.

- Yes, their father is a great king.

And he's famous throughout the world for his views

on the importance of the unity of different religions.

(gentle music)

- Ah, bravo, bravo!

(people clapping)

You know, Maharani, it seems just like yesterday

that she was born and look at her now,

playing such beautiful sounds on the harmonium.

(speaking in foreign language)

Really love this one.

- Yes, Maharaja, they do grow up fast.

She played with such intensity and interest.

Just like her noble father.

- (laughs) You know, I've decided to arrange her marriage.

- Already, my lord?

But she's too young and at a tender stage.

And she must enjoy her young life in the palace

before she takes over such huge responsibility.

- Oh no, no, no, Maharani.

You misunderstand me.

Yes, of course I want her to stay here.

But she must get married in the next one or two years.

However, she'll continue to stay here til the age of 21.

And after that we'll send her with great pomp.

You know, Maharani, with the state of affairs here,

I don't know.

I worry.

- Yes, Maharaja.

- Where's my little princess?

(laughs) There she is, my little Princess Alice.

Oh, so nice to see you, my little one.

Come, sit.

What do you think of a wedding in Wonderland?

- I love it, Paapji.

- Are you sure?

Come, come now.

There's no need to fear when I'm there.

You know, you won't be going to Maihar until the age of 21.

Until then, you'll always remain my daughter

and the Princess of Patiala.

- I will still be your daughter even after I move to Maihar.

I will always be your daughter, Paapji, always.

- Yes, of course.

You will always be my daughter, always, always.

My baby, Yadvi, my Princess Alice.

But come now, we mustn't be late.

- (gasps) Oh, my ears and whiskers!

How late it's getting.

- How late indeed.

(both laughing)

Come, let's go, Maamji is waiting for us

and so are the brothers and sisters.

There's partridge made for lunch.

- Lovely. (giggling)

- Hari, make sure the dowry is sent with Prince Govind

once he leaves the Palace of Maihar.

- Yes, Maharaja Sahib.

(upbeat music)

(singing in foreign language)

- [Woman] During those times,

to maintain alliances with different kingdoms,

inter-communal marriages took place.

Even though she was a Sikh from Phulkan Dynasty

of the Bhatti Rajputs of Jaiselmer,

she got married to a Rajput of Kacchuwah Dynasty.

(singing in foreign language)

- [Maharaja] Dear Maharani,

there's some really urgent business

I need to tend to immediately.

I shall be back in a moment.

(throat clearing)

- Boo!

- Beerji, what?

- Did I scare you?

- Yes, of course!

- I didn't mean to do that.

But what were you doing?

- I'm reading a romantic fiction.

- Really? - Mm-hmm.

- Well to me it looked like somebody was daydreaming

about her Prince Charming.

- No, no way, no.

- Okay, if you say so I believe you.

Anyway, Paapji's calling us.

- For?

- The gardening lessons.

- (gasps) Oh, oh yes, I forgot.

- Forget. - I'm sorry.

- Come on, let's go.

So what's the story about?

- [Yadvi] It's a love story.

- [Beerji] You liking it?

- Yes, I love it. - Oh, that's nice.

- [Beerji] Paapji.

- [Maharaja] Oh, there you are.

- [Yadvi] Sorry for running so late, Paapji.

- [Maharaja] Well that's all right, sweetheart.

Everyone's late once in a while.

But remember, the early bird always catches the worm.

- Well said. - Yes, Paapji.

- You know that I teach you gardening

with a purpose in mind.

So let's garden together.

- Yes, Paapji. - Pull out the smaller weeds.

Alice, take out the smaller ones.

Billy, you too.

- My lord, you and gardening?

- I certainly am, General.

- I daresay I've never seen a king toil like this

out of their own choice.

- I teach my children to be prepared

for the best and the worst of times.

You never know what fate has in store for each of us.

So I teach them to be strong, resilient, self-reliant.

Anyways, gardening is very good for the soul.

Would you like to join us? (laughs)

- Oh no, no, thank you, Your Highness.

Maybe a different day when the sun is not so hot.

- Are you sure?

- Yes, thank you.

- You must continue for some refreshments

and have some food.

- Yes, yes, thank you. - Agreed.

- Thank you, Your Highness.

Yadvi, take out these weeds.

(gentle music)

- [Woman] As time flew by, she spent time with family,

learning values of life from her father,

learning about royal duties, dignity,

ruling, equality and integrity.

Yadvi was highly educated by English nuns.

As Maharaja was under British influence,

all his children has English names.

This was a time of rapid change

and India was becoming independent.

And monarchy was soon dissolving.

(gentle upbeat music)

- Paapji?

Paapji?

- Not now, Yadvi!

(somber music)

(footsteps tapping)

- [Woman] As Maharaja Bhupinder Singh's power grew,

he came under increasing criticism from jealous rivals

and opponents of princely order.

- [Man] Paapji!

- Bibiji?

Bibiji?

Beerji, what's going on?

What happened to you?

- It's Paapji.

- Paapji, what?

- I'm sorry, Alice, but he's no more.

Please, please, please.

- [Yadvi] No, I want to see.

- You cannot see that, you cannot see that.

You can't.

- Paapji.

Where's Maamji?

- She's at doctors, she'll live.

- [Yadvi] She'll live, doctors?

- I'm really sorry, Alice.

- [Yadvi] Beerji. (sobbing)

- [Woman] It is said he died ostensibly from heart failure

and some say he died of sickness

but the truth has still not unfolded.

The coronation of the new king,

Maharaja Yadvinder Singh,

the first son of Maharaja Bhupinder Singh,

was reserved and quiet as everyone was grief-stricken.

(somber music)

Time flies by and our grandmother adapted to her new life,

taking responsibilities and living

with her sick mother and no father.

- [Billy] Beerji, what's the reason you have called us for?

- Billy, this is a time that we should send

our sister Yadvi to Maihar.

And I would like both of you to accompany her there.

- Maihar?

- Yes, Maihar.

This is a time for her to go.

Since my coronation I have been trying

to coordinate with King Brijinath regarding Alice.

- What about her, Beerji?

- Because of the circumstances

of our father's untimely death,

as well as our mother's surgery,

I fear King Brijinath will be less than eager

to uphold his end of the agreement.

- But, can he really do that?

I mean, what if you're just misunderstanding him?

What if he's not even in Maihar

and that's why he's not able to correspond with you?

- Billy, without our father's presence,

I suppose it's possible

that he could claim the agreement nullified.

So it's better that we should send our sister Yadvi

to Maihar as soon as possible.

- But it's early, probably that's why they're not ready.

And trying to arrange for her arrival

and planning to respond

as soon as possible after the preparation.

- No, if she doesn't go now

they will never come for her, never.

Already they have ignored three of my letters,

due to which I just worry.

- (sighs) We understand, Beerji.

You let us know what we have to do.

- Billy and Michael, escort Alice yourself to Maihar.

They won't turn her away in person.

They can't, trust me, they will not.

I'm sure with the current state of things.

(bright music)

- Finally we are almost there.

And you, you can now stop dreaming about your prince.

This is the time to meet him.

We have reached Maihar.

- Look Yadvi, how beautiful the station of Maihar looks.

I believe this celebration is all

for the Princess of Patiala.

I'm so excited about all this.

- Hari, would you please go check where the chariots are

and tell the greeters to come here for Shagun ceremony.

(speaking in foreign language)

Such magnificent celebration for our sister's arrival.

(bright upbeat music)

- Excuse me, sir. - Yes?

- Aren't you from the royal palace of Maihar?

- I sure am.

The prince got mounted on the train to get married.

- The prince?

- Yes, the Prince of Maihar.

- Stop the train.

The bride's there and she's waiting for the Shagun ceremony.

- No, no, he's not here yet.

She's in Chota Udaipur.

That's what he's heading towards Chota Udaipur.

- [Billy] Wait, sir, I think you're mistaken.

We're talking about Prince Govind of Maihar.

- Yes, you take the right name but prince headed

to Chota Udaipur to get married and who are you?

- [Billy] Wait, wait, wait, let me get this straight.

You're saying Prince Govind of Maihar?

- Of course. - Son of King Brijinath?

- Of course, he's heading to Chota Udaipur to get married.

Who are you?

Were you supposed to join him?

- Prince Govind is getting remarried?

- [Michael] Beerji, Beerji, control yourself.

Beerji, control yourself.

- Who are you?

Beerji, are you from Patiala?

- Yes.

- I will advise the royal palace of your arrival, sir.

(dramatic music)

- Alice?

- We cannot let them disgrace our sister like this.

Why would Prince Govind go and get married again?

What's going on?

- But why didn't he come and get her

and why is he going to Udiapur?

Is there something that we're missing?

- Yes, she deserves better than this.

- How dare they?

How could they do this to our family, to Alice?

Now I know why Karona Saheb was so worried.

Alice, Alice, Alice?

- Yadvi, (speaking in foreign language).

You are the daughter of most magnificent Maharaja.

And you have to uphold his honor.

Promise me when you arrive

at Maihar palace you will establish yourself

as the rightful wife of Prince Govind.

And no matter what, you will never look back.

- I promise, I will honor my family's name.

I will do everything in my power to strengthen the bond

between this family and my new family.

I humbly honor your blessing.

I will beyond doubt fulfill all my duties

and I will always uphold my father's name with dignity.

- And promise me you will never come back here.

Maihar is your home now.

You will accept your fate

and you will never let your family be disrespected.

- I promise, Guriji.

- May the Lord bestow happiness in your life.

- Alice, we are going home.

- No, Beerji, this is my destiny.

For better or for worse, I have to go to Maihar.

I am rightfully the first wife of Prince Govind.

Plus I promised Karona Saheb of Patiala

that I will never return.

I must tend to my duties.

It's time for me to go to Maihar.

(gentle music)

- I don't believe this.

- Good evening, good evening.

(speaking in foreign language)

You are welcome to our home.

Please sit.

You have journeyed far.

I'm sorry, we are ill prepared for your arrival.

- Our brother, King Yadvinder,

has written to you numerous times to collect Yadvi.

- As was your responsibility.

(dramatic music)

Your Majesty.

- But not for three more years, my son.

- But due to untimely demise of our father,

we had to take actions much sooner

than expected on many state matters.

And to make sure that our sister settles down comfortably

in her rightful home became a matter

of grave concern for us.

- I see.

But as you know, the Maharaja is away at the moment.

They will return in five days.

- Well said.

Alice, we are leaving.

- Beerji, please, I must say something.

Hukum, please, let me stay here

and wait for Govind's arrival.

- Of course, my child.

You are welcome to await their arrival.

This is indeed your home.

Amrita, please prepare a temporary room

for Princess Yaduvansh.

Please, come, have some food

before your journey back to Patiala.

Join us, please.

(gentle music)

Come, son.

- Beerji, please, for me.

Please.

Here's some chai.

- Thank you.

Let me tell you a story.

Many years ago, there were a king and queen,

who lived here with their young daughter.

One day, the king went hunting.

And when he looked back at his castle,

he saw that his wife and daughter were walking on the roof.

They were drying their hair in the open.

This angered and shamed the king greatly.

He ordered that his queen should be buried alive

in this wall.

When the queen reached out to protect her daughter,

he ordered that she should also be killed.

The queen cursed the king for this injustice.

"You will lose everything," she cursed.

And indeed the king lost his throne

and suffered many calamities.

And since then, Yadvi,

we have been praying to the devi in this wall.

- I'll do the same, Hukum.

- I expect a lot from you, Yadvi.

- Ji, Hukum.

- Yadvi, this is the wall we pray to for the devi.

- [Woman] She was the first wife of Prince Govind,

but was from the Sikh clan

while he was from the Rajput clan.

The father-in-law wanted his heir to the throne

to come from the Rajput princess

even though Yadvi was his first wife.

So he arranged Prince Govind's second marriage

to a girl from the Rajput clan.

- There she is again, every night for the last two nights.

She waits so patiently for Govind.

- Govind is blessed to have such a dutiful wife.

- Yes, Govind is blessed indeed.

- Do you worry about the king's concern

for her being from a Sikh background?

- I worry his prejudice might cloud his judgment

of her values, she is a dutiful wife.

She'll make a fine queen.

Kanak's dowry may be filled with gold,

but Yadvi herself is gold.

Although Kanak is Rajput background,

obviously it is of utmost to our Highness,

as it is to all Rajput kings, I do understand that.

But I only pray that he will open his eyes

to see her virtues.

- Ji, Hukum.

(dramatic music)

- Who is this, Maharani?

- Hukum, she is your first daughter-in-law,

Yadvi from Patiala.

They just arrived five days ago.

- Okay.

- Hukum, I have another request to make to you.

Since Yadvansh Kumari is here,

we could welcome both the brides of Govind together.

- Okay, carry on.

- [Woman] Thank you.

(gentle upbeat music)

- No, thank you.

You may leave now.

(speaking in foreign language)

(somber music)

(singing in foreign language)

(birds chirping)

- Hello.

- You know, we have a gardening staff for that.

- I just saw a weed.

Paapji always said, "Remove the weeds before they seed."

We used to garden together.

Those were our special moments.

- Well, your father was definitely a very magnificent man

and I've had some very brilliant conversations with him.

They've always touched me.

- Yes, indeed, he was amazing.

- You've grown a lot taller, Princess, and a lot prettier.

- Oh, thank you.

- Do I look the same to you or have I changed.

- Pretty much the same.

- Okay.

- But you are a lot handsome, Hukum.

- Do you like playing cricket?

- Yes, I used to play cricket with my brothers and sisters.

Always played cricket.

- You played with your brothers and sisters?

- Yes.

- Well, we're having a game next week

and I would love your presence.

- I would love to join you.

- [Govind] And I would love that.

- [Yadvi] Like the onions and everything else on it, so.

- [Woman] But do we cook it for a half hour, one hour?

- At least for half an hour.

Because the water has to come out, right.

To dry it, yeah, so.

- So Yadvi, this is your special Patiala recipe

you are teaching Kanak.

- Ji, Hukum, yes.

- Wow, that's very nice, commendable.

- [Yadvi] Are you okay, Kanak?

Kanak, Kanak?

- [Mother] Get Raj immediately, please!

(gentle music)

- That's wonderful news, Kanak.

I think I must go and announce it to the whole family.

(speaking in foreign language)

(somber music)

Praise the devi, Kanak is pregnant.

Govind, you're going to be a father.

- Excellent.

Govind, go to your wife.

Govind!

- Ji, Hukum?

- [Maharaja] Go now!

- Oh, yes, Hukum.

(birds chirping)

- Yadvi?

Yadvi?

- [Yadvi] Hukum, Hukum.

- How are you this evening, Queen.

- [Yadvi] Oh, I'm doing well.

- Well? - Yes.

- Hm, maybe this makes you feel a little better.

Some nice Swiss rhododendrons.

- They're beautiful. - Thank you.

- I do like flowers, pink flowers.

- Me too.

- Smell good, too.

- Well, it's the first time I've come to your room.

It's definitely very romantic and well decorated.

Intimate, I would say.

- I like to do interior designing.

- You definitely have a very warm taste.

- Thank you.

- Nice somber lighting.

Should we light a few candles up

as we spend time this evening.

- Sure, go ahead, my love.

(gentle music)

- Yaduvansh, your father was a great patron

of the arts and music and so is the Maihar family.

The Maihar Gharana, Ustad Allauddinn Khan,

Your Highness listens to him

and is a great patron of the work.

- Ji, Hukum.

Maihar Gharana has always been known for its music.

In fact, I've seen Ustadji perform before.

And in Patiala, we always had music performers

from all over the world.

- We did as well.

From all over the world.

- Yadvi, did you learn to play some music?

- Ji, Hukum, sitar.

- Mm-hmm, why don't you play something today, child.

- Ji, Hukum, Kanak, do you play any music?

- No.

- Yadvi, you must go to Govind.

- Ji, Hukum.

- MaaSaheb, please excuse me.

I must prepare to leave for Gwalior,

as my brother must almost be here.

- Of course, my child.

You must go.

I will join you in a moment or so.

- Thank you.

- God bless.

(engine puttering)

- Hukum, are we there yet?

- My love, only 20 minutes more.

- I can smell the fresh air.

- [Govind] Oh yes, the air is splendid

and smells of roses and lilies.

- I cannot wait to see what the place would be like.

- Well, I want to see what your reactions will be.

(birds chirping)

And there, my love.

Vidya Rani!

And this is our new summer home.

- [Yadvi] Wow, beautiful.

- Yes, (speaking in foreign language) and let me show you

the brilliant garden that we have.

Right this way, come.

And you want this to be our permanent home?

- [Yadvi] Yes, I would love that.

- [Govind] Well, it is then.

- [Yadvi] I could live here forever.

- [Govind] Me too.

(gentle music)

(singing in foreign language)

- Govind, I am here to speak with you

about a very important matter.

- Ji, Hukum, please, speak about anything

that is on your mind.

Yaduvansh and me have been spending a lot of time

in Ranikhet, so I'm sorry that I've not been able

to see you in Maihar.

But it is our desire to come as soon as possible.

- Govind, but you cannot forget

your responsibilities towards the throne.

After all, you are rightful heir.

- Thank you, Bibiji.

- I look to you to give birth to the heir to the throne.

And I believe it must come from the Rajput Princess.

- Hukum, you must not speak like that!

She's actually the rightful Princess of Maihar.

Yaduvansh is from the Phulkian Dynasty

of the Bhatti Rajputs of Jaisalmer, Hukum.

- Govind, you fail to abide by my rules.

It is my request to go to Princess Kanak

for the heir to the throne.

- Maharaja, you must not--

- This is end of discussion.

(gentle music)

- Ji, Hukum.

(Govind groans)

Jadeshwar, I've left my ring back.

I think we will have to go back.

(speaking in foreign language)

Shaam Singh, I want this ring.

You'll have to find it

in every nook and corner of the house, okay?

Now, go start looking.

And where is Kanak Madam Sahib.

- [Jadeshwar] She goes to temple, Hukum.

- Gosh, temple.

She and her Krishna Bhakti will never stop.

Did you find something?

Shaam Singh, look properly. - Ji, Hukum.

- [Giriraj] Are you looking for this?

- Yes, I am.

- Hello. - Hello.

I'm Prince Govind of Maihar.

- Yes, I know.

We have met at your wedding in Patiala itself, in fact.

- That's impossible, I would never forget a face like yours.

- Just my face?

- You are incredibly beautiful.

Are you visiting us?

- Yes, it's been a pleasure.

(speaking in foreign language)

Excuse me, please.

(upbeat music)

(gentle music)

(Govind laughs)

- Shaam Singh, who was that elegant lady who is visiting us?

I am going to the market shortly

and I want you to keep it a surprise for Kanak Mem Sahib.

Do not tell her.

- [Shaam] Ji, Hukum.

- [Man] This one, Ma'am?

- [Kanak] No.

- [Man] I think red.

Red is very pretty color.

- But I like this blue one.

- Blue? - Yeah.

- Yes, blue. - Yeah, this is nice.

- [Man] Nice color, beautiful.

- [Kanak] (gasps) Hukum?

(speaking in foreign language)

You've returned, so soon! (laughs)

I cannot believe it.

What is there?

- Oh, actually, some flowers for you.

- Really? - Yeah.

- You remembered!

Roses are my favorite.

- [Govind] Yes, I do remember.

- [Kanak] Are you looking for something?

- Actually, no, I'm not.

I'm fine.

- I'm so happy to see you.

Come.

(Govind sighs)

- Did you inform Yadvi and the girls about your delay?

I had sent her a telegram of your leaving.

- Actually, I forgot.

Why don't you send her a telegram again

and let her know I'll be coming in a few weeks.

- My goodness!

I'm pleasantly surprised.

You decided to stay longer with us?

That's! - Giriraj!

- [Kanak] You remember her?

- [Govind] Yes, I do.

- Hello, Prince of Maihar.

- Oh, you recognize him too.

- Yes, in fact we are well acquainted by now.

He came back to see you and I met him

while you were at the temple.

- Oh, get acquainted to your Massa Saheb now.

- [Giriraj] He's prince to me. (giggling)

- You silly girl, you'll never grow.

No.

- Your Highness, a song for you?

- [Govind] A song?

- I'm going to the kitchen to make dinner arrangements.

So when you're done conversing, you two come.

- A song?

What are you going to sing for me, Giriraj?

♪ La, la, la, la ♪

♪ La, la, la, la ♪

(Giriraj giggling)

- Your laughter is definitely very enchanting, Giriraj.

As good as your singing.

I like spending time with you.

I'd like to see you more a the palace if you'd like to.

(gentle music)

- Likewise.

- [Govind] Hm.

- [Bibiji] Yadvi, a telegram for you.

- Who is it from Bibiji?

- [Bibiji] Prince Govind.

- Oh, what does it say?

- [Bibiji] He's delayed by three months

because the Maharaja has given him

an assignment to complete.

- Must be a very important assignment.

I must write a letter to him.

Can you please get me the letter pad, Bibiji?

- Certainly. - Thank you.

- [Bibiji] Pleasure.

- Thank you so much.

- [Bibiji] My pleasure.

(gentle music)

(gentle music)

- Bibiji, it's been nine months

since Prince Govind has returned.

The kids will be out of school soon.

Mrinal, Mrikanka and Meenu,

all three will want to see their father.

I think we should go to Gwalior.

Why don't we send a telegram to Prince Govind

and let him know that we will be arriving in Gwalior?

And we understand that he's very busy working.

What do you think?

- [Bibiji] Very good.

- Okay.

- [Bibiji] I shall do that tomorrow morning.

- Thank you, Bibiji.

- Not at all, it's my pleasure.

(somber music)

- Hukum, the kids were so happy to see you after nine months

and of course, so was I.

- Yeah, I was happy to see the kids, too.

But I'm only here for a week.

Yadvi, my father has called me

to back in Gwalior for some work.

- How long will you be gone for?

- Four to five months.

I think I should be able to make a round every now and then.

- Well, last time it was supposed to be for three months

and it lasted about nine months.

So I was thinking.

Why don't we shift the kids' school to Gwalior?

That way, whenever they get off school

they can come and see you.

And I can help you with your assignment.

What do you think?

- Yadvi, you know things are settled here.

We have lived here 12 years now.

And the shift would be such a big problem for everybody

and I think it's our favorite place.

You like Ranikhet.

- Yes. - So, why don't

we just live here?

And I, okay, I promise I'll be here longer, okay?

- Yes, I understand that.

It's not like I'm attached to this place

and I'd rather be with you and kids rather see you.

So I think it will be a good idea to move to Gwalior.

I really do.

- Yadvi, Yadvi, don't make this an issue, please.

(somber music)

- Okay.

- I have enough on my head

and I'm trying to balance both sides, okay?

So I promise you I'll be here longer.

- Okay.

(somber music)

Bibiji, Bibiji!

Bibiji!

- Yes, bitta?

- [Yadvi] Everything in the trunk was disorganized.

- Yeah and a couple of your lehengas also were missing.

- I think we should get a locksmith

and get everything locked up.

- Okay, I shall go and look for it.

- Thank you, Bibiji.

(somber music)

Bibiji, I was thinking,

at the end of the school year for kids this year,

we should probably move to Gwalior.

- [Bibiji] That's a very good idea.

You must stay closer to the prince.

There's no point living in this forest

when work awaits the prince in Gwalior.

- I agree, Bibiji.

Why don't we send a telegram to Prince Govind tomorrow,

and let him know we will be arriving soon.

And we should start packing.

- [Bibiji] Sure, I shall do that tomorrow.

- Thank you, Bibiji.

- [Bibiji] It's my pleasure.

- Hukum, it's been six months since I last saw you

and I was wondering maybe I should just move to Gwalior.

I mean, last time you said three months, it was nine months.

This time again, you said three months, it was six months.

What's it going to be next time?

- Darling, I promise you,

this time I'll stick to my word, okay?

- The kids really miss you.

You don't understand.

It's very hard to do everything by myself here.

- Okay, I'll be here more often, like I said, no worry.

- Okay.

- [Children] Horse riding, horse riding, horse riding!

Horse riding!

- No horse riding, okay?

You've been playing a lot

and Daddy wants to see

if you're all studying in school or not.

So I'm gonna ask you some questions.

A little geography quiz.

Ready? - Yes.

- So, Mrinalini, what is the capital city of Australia?

- Brisbane. - Wrong.

- Sidney! - Very good.

And Durgest, what is the capital city of Brazil?

- Rio de Janeiro?

- [Girls] Brasilia!

- Very nice, all you girls are studying hard.

But I want to see if you also know Indian states.

Should I ask you one?

So tell me, Madhya Pradesh's.

- Jabalpur?

- Right, but Daddy has actually,

has made his own capital city,

because he's in love with his new girlfriend.

- [Girls] Girlfriend!

- [Govind] Yes, girlfriend.

And her name is Giriraj.

- [Girls] Giriraj?

- You can call her Giriraj Maausi.

- Maausi! - Giriraj!

- Not mousie like a mouse, Giriraj Maausi.

- [Girls] Yeah, yeah, yeah.

- You can call her Giriraj Maausi, okay.

- [Girls] Giriraj Maausi.

- Nice.

What's the matter, Yadvi?

Something is bothering you?

What is it?

- Who is she?

- She's my girlfriend.

- I just cannot believe

that you told the kids about your girlfriend.

- Yadvi, they were asking me about it

and I had to tell them.

- They were not asking you about it!

You were showing them the pictures.

- They saw it in the wallet.

- What is that?

When did you start smoking?

- Just started happening.

- I think you've lost it.

- What, lost it?

Don't take that tone with me, Yadvi.

- I have never spoken to you that way.

You know, now I know.

All those lehengas that were missing

and I was blaming all the servants?

You're the one who took them away.

My jewelry, everything.

Those are for your kids.

Do you realize that?

- You're making this into a really big deal.

It's not--

- It's what?

- Yadvi, I love you but--

- You love me.

- I'm sorry, I fell in love--

- Do you even know what love is?

How can you love me

when you're thinking about her every time you're here.

- I'm not thinking about her.

I'm with you guys.

- It's not even worth talking to you at this point.

You don't even know what you're saying.

You've lost it, completely!

(gentle music)

(singing in foreign language)

(singing in foreign language)

♪ Hundred miles, hundred mile ♪

♪ A hundred miles away from home ♪

♪ Darling when I am with you ♪

♪ Hundred miles ♪

- What is this, Govind?

Good evening, Maharajaji.

Happy evenings to you. (laughs)

- Ungraceful, ungrateful!

How can you do this, Govind!

- Ungraceful.

Ungrateful.

- Govind?

- Father, I'm just having a little fun.

- A little fun?

- What is life without fun, Father?

What is life without a little bit of exuberant joy.

- If you do not compose yourself--

- Father, I'm in love with her!

I love her, I must marry her!

- You have never spoken to me this way before.

Do you realize the consequences of your actions?

- There's always a first time, Father.

I just love her.

No argument about that!

- She's niece to your wife, Kanak!

How can you insult her like that?

The woman who brought many riches and a son to this house!

Who has done more than that?

- I must marry her!

My heart does not know any other way, Father.

- This is that woman's influence.

She does not want you because she loves you.

She loves you for your name.

- You love me for my name.

You sent me to fancy boarding schools

so I can be a fancy prince.

That's name!

She understands my heart.

Leave her out of this, Father.

She's innocent.

I love her.

- Govind, you are the heir to the throne of Maihar.

You have responsibilities.

Have you forgotten who you are?

- How you remind me of Yadvi.

You're talking so much like her, Father.

- Good, that is a woman with good sense!

- Good sense?

There was a time you could not stand her.

And now, you don't even like Giriraj now.

- Giriraj is not your wife.

- I will make her my wife.

- She is not your wife.

I forbid you to see her anymore.

The Hindu Marriage Act has passed

and it is illegal to marry more than one wife now.

The marriage will not be recognized by Hindu Act.

- Then I will keep her as my keep.

She'll be my mistress, Father.

A fancy home in the Himalayas for my keep.

- Then, then I disown you.

You are no longer my son.

Leave the kingdom at once.

- Father, you are overreacting.

You're not understanding my feelings.

I'll...

I will fight for my rights.

The law will be with me.

I'm the rightful heir of the throne.

Unless you want your younger brother's family to take over.

I'm your son, Father, I'm your son!

- No, I cannot believe my ears.

I will never forgive you for this act.

- Father.

- From this day forward,

you will only address me as Your Majesty.

- Father! - Nothing else!

- Father, I'm in love!

Why are you all?

Please, I'm sorry, Father.

I love this woman.

(Govind sobbing)

Come on.

Father, I love this woman.

You cannot take away the throne from me.

I am Tikka Saheb.

Govind Singh!

Highly educated Prince of Maihar, Father.

You cannot take away the throne from me.

You cannot take away my Giriraj.

You cannot, Father.

Because I love her, I love her.

(gentle music)

- [Bibiji] Yadvi (speaking in foreign language).

- (speaking in foreign language) almost ready.

- [Bibiji] Maharaja Brijinath is here!

- Maharaja Brijinath?

- [Bibiji] Yes!

- Well, why don't you take these bangles,

go to the market and get some food for him.

Sell it, okay. - Okay, okay, I shall.

- Okay.

(birds chirping)

- Sit down, Yadvi.

- Thank you for visiting us, Hukum.

The girls are in school right now.

They would have loved to see you otherwise.

How are things in Maihar?

- It's fine.

But I do not come for that.

- Would you like something to drink, Hukum?

- No.

I'm embarrassed with what you are left with.

It is me who should be sorry that you are left here

while Govind enjoys his day with Giriraj

and spends all night drinking away.

The wealth of Maihar,

what evil eye has fallen on the kingdom?

I don't know.

I'm disappointed with what has happened to all of us.

I don't mean to pour my heart out

with words of discouragement and hopelessness.

But I feel I can,

since you have always given ears to all of us.

- I wish I could have done more, Hukum.

I cannot even serve you the royal meal

at this point in my life.

- I never gave you the rights of the first queen.

It was my mistake.

- Please don't say that, Hukum.

Paapji always said,

"We all have to make sacrifices when we rule."

And I know what you did was right for your kingdom.

- No, I never treated you equal.

I never treated you equal as to the Rajput princess

since you were a Sikh.

My son is a drunken man.

All the time he is drinking, singing, partying.

The woman entices him all the day.

I was wrong.

I was wrong in the beginning.

- Hukum, you have not wronged me.

Please don't put me to shame.

I know you have not wronged me.

- I have high respect for you and for your father,

Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala.

He was a magnificent maharaja and raised a humble daughter

and humble Queen of Maihar.

I'm sorry.

- I have no grudges against you.

I know what you did was right for your kingdom.

- No, and I think I should leave now.

(somber music)

(gentle music)

(singing in foreign language)

- [Yadvi] Yes, it's been difficult.

It's hard to pay bills.

I have pretty much sold all my jewelry.

What I'm wearing is what I'm left with, but it's okay.

We manage somehow with gardening and Paapji's jewels.

- [Michael] Why don't you come to Dehradun?

- [Yadvi] Yes, but we're so used to Ranikhet.

We have been here for so many years, lived here for so long.

So it's really hard to move now.

Namaste. - Namaste.

David is in Dehradun now and we miss you.

- [Yadvi] Yes, yes, I know.

I know, I understand but it's so hard to move now.

- [Michael] And even Maamji needs your help.

- [Yadvi] You know, even though I love Ranikhet,

I have so many memories here and I'll miss it.

I also know Maamji needs help, so maybe, yes, you're right.

I will come to Dehradun.

- [Michael] Oh good, nice to hear that.

(birds chirping)

- [Yadvi] Since Mrinalini and the kids are here,

it's okay if you need to move, Michael.

You have taken care of Maamji for so long.

Now I will take care of her.

Don't worry about it.

- Yadvi, (speaking in foreign language),

there is a telegram for you.

- [Yadvi] Oh, I don't have my glasses with me.

Michael, why don't you read it?

- Sure.

It's from Maihar.

- Maihar? - Yes.

- [Yadvi] What does it say, Michael?

- (speaking in foreign language), I have bad news for you.

Your husband, my (speaking in foreign language),

Maharaja of Maihar is no more.

- [Yadvi] I think I need a moment.

(somber music)

- [Michael] Bibiji, let's prepare to leave for Maihar.

- [Bibiji] Yes, (speaking in foreign language).

(birds chirping) (gentle music)

- [Yadvi] I don't think it's the right time, Michael.

I really don't.

I'm sure time will resolve everything.

- [Michael] The local court probably will have

the property papers.

And you can put in for your rights.

- I really don't think this is the time.

This is the time to just think

about what's happened right now.

I'm sure Prince Govind took care of everything.

- Since you are already here, you can put in your rights.

- Michael, I don't think this is the right time.

I'm sure you're hearing things from people.

I'm sure he took care of his kids.

- But the local gossip is that he has not written a will.

- You've been misled by somebody.

- I'm serious, Michael.

This is the time for me to reminisce the past

and cherish the moments.

Just give me a few moments.

- But we need to go to the court and put in your rights.

- Please, let me just be here and be alone.

Thank you, Michael.

- Okay.

(birds chirping)

- Uh huh, please, tell me.

- Ready for the temple?

- I am, sweetie, I am.

(Giriji giggling)

But after a little chai, you know,

little weak, but soon.

- Okay, no problem, we will wait.

We will wait, it's okay.

- I like this bangle of yours.

- This is a bangle, this is an earring.

- Oh sorry, yes, of course.

(both laughing)

I forget everything in your presence.

- No, I'm very excited to wear these to the temple.

They're so beautiful.

You got these for me, in fact,

last year in Rajasthan, so beautiful.

My friends have been complimenting my earrings,

in fact, for the past week.

Every single on I've been wearing, absolutely gorgeous.

(Govind coughing)

Hukum, Hukum?

Ram Singh, Ram Singh!

Ram Singh, (speaking in foreign language), doctor, doctor!

Hukum, it's okay.

Okay, okay, just, I'm right here.

I'm right here.

Breathe, it's all right.

(speaking in foreign language)

It's okay, I'm right here.

Hukum, Hukum, Hukum, please sign this.

- What's that, dear?

- Hukum, please sign these papers.

If something were to happen to you

what would happen to our son and me?

(Govind gasping)

This signature will give him rights.

Please.

Darling, I love you but, sorry, I'm cannot do that, Giriraj.

- [Giriraj] Hukum?

- I have not been a good father to my other kids.

- [Giriraj] Think of our son.

- I have hurt them, Giriraj.

I love you but I have hurt them. (coughing)

- It's okay, it's okay.

- I've not been a good husband

and this life has gone to waste.

- [Giriraj] Hukum.

- I can only ask God for forgiveness now.

- [Giriraj] Please, please, Hukum.

- No need, thank you for being honest.

Thank you so much.

(somber music) (birds chirping)

- [Woman] We moved to the U.S. in 1987.

By this time, her youngest brother,

Prince David, had passed away.

However, her brother, Prince Michael

and sister, Princess Kuku, who is married

into the Jodhpur Royal Family, often visited her.

- [Kuku] Hello, Princess Flutterbye!

- You remember!

Paapji used to always say that to me.

- Yes, you remember the reason?

I remember Paapji always telling me

that you could not say butterfly

so you would say flutterbye.

And so he kept calling you Flutterbye.

- That's right, I do remember.

So what brings you here from Jodhpur?

How's everybody at the palace?

- Fine, Himmat is visiting a friend.

He should be here soon.

Let me say hello to Maamji.

- Oh, no, no, no, she's sleeping right now.

She should be out soon.

- Maamji and you must be missing the grandchildren?

- Yeah, you know, I do miss them.

Maamji always mentions their names.

But you know, she hardly remembers anything from the past.

Not ever her Swiss Bank account numbers.

So to tell her the kids are gone for good,

I really don't know what she'll think.

I really don't know, so it's best

that I don't tell her right now.

I haven't told her.

And you know, the kids already arranged the servants for me.

And Michael visits me sometimes

and I'm happy for Mrinal.

She's moved there, she'll have so much independence.

- (speaking in foreign language), You should file

for your rights in Maihar.

It's an ancestral property

and you're the first wife of Govind.

Look at the way you had to struggle to survive

and you are left with nothing.

- You know, you're right.

It is ancestral property.

So there's not reason to fight for rights.

Remember what Paapji used to always say?

He said, "Always prepare for the worst.

"You never know where life takes you."

You know, Kuku, being royalty is not

about being rich or famous.

It's more than that.

It's an embodiment that can only be learnt from birth.

- But come on, (speaking in foreign language),

you know if Paapji was alive,

this would not have happened to you.

- You know, we cannot change what's meant for us.

All we can do is change our attitude.

I believe in royalty, you must sacrifice who you are

for whom you must be.

Paapji used to say that, he used to always stress on that.

- I worry about you.

Why don't you move to America?

Plus your daughter has asked you to come.

And Maamji's so old, what will happen to you

if something was to happen to her?

- You know, I cannot leave Maamji here.

Michael has already left.

Plus, I am so old, I can hardly travel.

I don't like planes anymore.

I'll be fine.

Michael will visit me often.

I'll be fine.

You worry too much, Kuku.

Why don't we get some chai.

Would you like some chai?

- [Kuku] Yes, I would love some.

(somber music)

- Good morning, Maharani Saheba!

Still sleeping?

Extra tired today?

I know, it's April Fool's Day.

Just playing a game.

Nice joke for April Fool's Day. (laughs)

Now, please wake up.

Maharani Saheba?

Maharani Saheba!

Maharani Saheba!

Maharani Saheba!

Maharani Saheba!

Don't, no. (sobbing)

(gentle music)

(somber music)

(singing in foreign language)