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''Did he call? - No, he came while you were asleep''

''He was going to the club, he'll be back late''

When did you come? Are you all right?

Why do you do this to me? - What did l do? l came for you

You were asleep. What's the matter? - You know l hate seeing you with Anita

What do l lack in? What do seek in Anita?

Anita and her husband are my business partners

ls kissing necessary in business? - We cracked a good deal

''Just celebrating, what's wrong?''

Such an old-fashioned outlook. - Your father liked my outlook...

when he came to see me in Mumbai. And you too. What did you see in me?

A pretty woman who was working for an art gallery

Someone who was interacting with intelligent folks

l took you for one of those girls who move with the times

We're standing in the 21st century. l want to take you ahead

And you're holding me back? Why don't you change

''lf it strengthens our relationship, l'm willing. But not a change...''

that brings us to shame before each other. l can't become Anita

l love this place

l love you very much

Very much

And l love my independence just as much

That's why l stay far away from my father

Why don't you understand Vaidehi? Just understand. Then you won't mind

Let go. - l'm your husband

You didn't think of that when you were kissing Anita?

Forget Anita. l'm not in love with Anita. l'm in love with you

''What was that? Lust? Love one, lust for someone else?''

''Someone at home, someone outside?''

Let go

Leave me

''Raghu, leave me''

''l may be your husband's family doctor. But to me, you're a sister''

''When you called me to say that you have a fever, l felt...''

''from the tone of your voice, something else is bothering you''

That's why l asked you to see me here instead of coming to the clinic

To let you talk your heart out to your brother

Just give me a prescription for an ache and a fever

l've informed the nurse. Go down to the clinic

Take an injection and leave blood and urine samples for testing

''But tell me, do your parents know that Raghu assaults you?''

No

Hurry up! l've chosen a fur coat for you. The shop will close down

l don't want it? - Don't want it? l select...

''a 40,000 dollar furcoat for you and you say you don't want it?''

''Nice dresses, expensive jewellery, big homes, London-America''

That's what parents look for when they give their daughters away

But is that all a woman expects from her husband?

''What else? Poverty, suffering?''

''Must you always talk in riddles? Anyway, pack some woollens''

lt'll be cold where we're going. - l've packed for you

l'm talking about you. - l'm not coming

Over and over again! Never happy

''When he was a child of ten, his mother passed away''

''Grew up in boarding school, became stubborn. Been like this ever since''

Just like his father. Your mother-in-law too...

found it difficult when she came to America for the first time...

after getting married. But she adapted to my lifestyle

''You too will adapt, and Raghu will get to understand you''

Once he begins to understand that l'm human. He thinks l'm a machine

''Like his car, to drive anywhere, anytime, at will''

He ignores my feelings

''Minor incidents. Happen. You are Raghu's wife, the honour of our family''

You will carry the lineage forth

''lf you don't accompany him, people will talk''

lt's important that you accompany him and you shall

''Lost in love...''

''he's benumbed''

''l pine for him...''

''he's unaffected''

''Come''

''Come to me''

''Oh come to me''

''Don't make me pine like this''

''Why is the fire so chilling?''

''Why is pain so sweet?''

''Why are stars so mischievous?''

''Tell me''

''Why is the breath so hot? Why are these lips so soft?''

''Touch me, my love''

''Tell me''

''My tousled tresses...''

''caress''

''Don't spurn me, my love''

''Take...''

''take away...''

''take may heart away''

''Don't make me thirst''

''Someone's thirsting...''

''with hopes in the heart...''

''looking for a lover...''

''my love''

''ln midnights' past...''

''we'll talk...''

''when every moment, l have...''

''my love''

''This love...''

''do not spurn''

''My love...''

''give me one bright moment''

''Don't...''

''make me so pensive''

''Don't leave me aching''

''Come''

''Come to me''

''Oh come to me''

''Don't make me pine like this''

Raghu and Anita know how to live it up

You don't mind your wife with my husband? Like this...?

l love my wife dearly. lf l mind it if she's happy in Raghu's company...

''what love would that be? l say, forget religion. Join me''

''We too could, like Raghu and Anita...''

''Where are you going, Vaidehi?''

What is the matter? - Let's go home

And desert my own party?

''l don't like this crowd, with people like Rahul and Anita''

What problem do you have with Rahul? - He was suggesting

Just like you go around with his wife...

l too...

''could, with him''

''When he said whatever he said, he was in his senses''

''Whatever he might say, nothing's happening without your consent''

My consent?

You have no objections?

Your friend! Someone who ought to consider me his sister-in-law...

''speaks to me in this mien, and you have no objections?''

Every man wants to have a relationship with a pretty woman

''You're exotic. He gave it a try, he failed''

''Sure, l'm old-fashioned. But...''

''your outlook is filthy, despicable! - Let's discuss outlook later''

Everyone's waiting. - l'm not going anywhere with you

What face will l have left if l stand out there all alone?

l'm not going anywhere near folks like Rahul and Anita

We've invited Rahul and Anita. How can l throw them out?

That's up to you

l'm not going

''Over every little issue, you try to blackmail me?''

Twenty first century!

Regret you will

No place in my home for someone who doesn't care for my prestige

Mr Raghu has asked you to return to lndia

His father doesn't wish to discuss this with you

Please come

How is Raghu?

Out of danger. But... - What...?

ls he married? - Yes

Any children? - Not yet

He might lead a normal married life. But he will never become a father

You should not have returned. - ls this not my home?

''No, once married, the woman's home is her husband's home''

Your Daddy is right

''The home a woman enters after marriage, she ought to leave only in death''

''She's troubled as it were, and you... - Shut up Pinky''

''Had your sister cared for you, she wouldn't have returned like this''

Who will marry you after this? - People will point fingers

They will talk. You must go back. The honour of our family...

is in your hands. - As also your husband's honour

''l understand. ln every family, it's the woman who shoulders the honour''

But the woman has no honour

''Such a vast property, and l have no heir after Raghu''

What are you saying? Your daughter-in-law is pregnant

Vaidehi is pregnant?

l tested her blood and urine. You didn't see the report?

l don't see Vaidehi. Where is she?

Have you called Vaidehi? - No

Why haven't you called her? - Why should l call her?

Won't you inform her about your accident?

Forget it Dad. She doesn't care for me. Why tell her about my accident?

''Don't talk like that, son. Call her up. - lt's over between us''

She's your wife. Don't you talk like that of her

Vaidehi isn't returning

''l'll marry ten times over, if that's what you want''

But not an heir. Only Vaidehi can deliver that

''l didn't want to tell you this way, but doctors say, you can't father''

''Son, l've just come to know that Vaidehi is pregnant''

''She's carrying your child. That's why l suggested, you call her over''

Save our family from extinction

''Let her have the baby. Once we have our child, and if she insists...''

''on disobeying her, divorce her. Marry again. Live as you like''

Who's stopping you? lf she raises a hue and cry over the child...

we can have her bumped off

''Raghu my boy! Yes, l'm fine son. How are you? Bless you, son''

''Yes Vaidehi is here, right here. One minute''

Raghu is calling. Come on

''Vaidehi, l know you're cross, very cross''

''l've made you suffer, and God has punished me''

l met with an accident

What...? When...?

''Are you all right? - Yes, l'm alive''

All by dint of your virtuosity

l'm coming

Tomorrow

Tomorrow...? - Yes tomorrow

l've organised everything. My manager in Mumbai will escort you

She's coming

Send Vaidehi over with Fakhruddin. Tomorrow

''Fakhruddin is an idiot, and he has never been abroad''

Send him. She will enjoy Fakhruddin's company

That's important

Why are you crying?

''Fakhru, don't go away''

Don't leave us

''Shut up! l'm not leaving this world, am l?''

''For the first time, l'm going abroad! To America!''

Send me off with a smile. Crying...?

What's it? - lt's a long journey to America

''How will you travel alone? - l'm flying, not walking''

Shut up!

My baby...

''Bless you, son''

''Whom are you leaving me with? - Salma dear, don't overact. Shut up''

''Fakhru my son, mark my words, never break a woman's heart''

''Ominous is a woman's curse. - Sure mother, l'll be back''

''My baby, my sweet boy!''

l'll miss my plane. l'll buy you a shopful of sweets when l return

Farewell

This is scared vermilion. Have Raghu put it on you

Be happy

Just remember that he means everything to you

That's your home. Not this

''Come, my child''

Where's the New York check-in counter? - New York check-in counter?

Yes

Looking for a platform? Worked the railways before this?

''Vaidehi, where are you calling from? - Airport, Mumbai''

''l'm coming to New York. - No, don't come here now''

Why...? - You tested positive

You're pregnant

''Have you told Raghu? - Yes, and now it has become...''

''a big problem for you. - What are you saying, doctor?''

''After the accident, we've come to know that Raghu can never father a child''

Raghu and his father want your baby for an heir

That's why they are calling you. They are very powerful

They can do anything here

''What am l to do, doctor? - Take my advice. Don't come here''

And don't take any steps before you consult a good lawyer over there

Have you had a chat with the boss? - Yes

Shall we? lt's time for the flight. - Sister-in-law! Congratulate me!

l've just seen an international boarding card for the first time

Now no one's stopping me from going to America

l'm feeling sick. l can't go today

''No, we must. lt's time for the flight. - No, l'll go later''

No problem. Just relax. l'll go over and tell Mr Raghu

Quiet! l'm going over. l'll explain to the boss

''Fakhru, you are accompanying the lady. Please come. Boss' orders''

We'll put a doctor on the flight

Let me use the washroom

''Fakhru, get a wheelchair''

This baby is mine

l have a right to it

l'm not giving this baby to anyone

Never

What do l do? Where do l go?

''Once married, the woman's home is her husband's home''

''No place in my home for someone who doesn't care for my prestige''

''Raghu and his father want your baby for an heir''

''Has Vaidehi boarded the plane? - No sir, she...''

''Why not? - She spoke you, didn't she?''

l didn't speak to her. - But she did speak to someone

''Then she suddenly says she's unwell, and she'll go after a couple of days''

''l'm reasoning with her, but she isn't willing''

Where is she? - ln the toilets. l'm waiting outside

lt's the ladies'

''Come on, sit''

''Fakhru, this isn't for me. Go to the ladies' toilet''

l respect you for being my superior. But you needn't dictate...

my toilet-using habits. Why Ladies? l'll use the Gents

We only got to see whether madam is in there or not

Let the truck leave

The lady is making trouble. The boss is going on calling

l don't know what to do... - Forget her! l fell because of you

Have you seen a woman hereabouts? - You call her a lady

Have you seen the lady? We're travelling to New York

Have you seen a woman in blue? - Not here

Have you seen any vehicles leave? - Our trucks just left for Nagpur

Carrying oranges? - No

''l see, they bring oranges from there''

''Give the phone to Vaidehi. - Sir, we're looking for him''

We came to the cargo section looking for her. Seems that...

some trucks just left for Nagpur. She might've taken one of them

Go to Nagpur right away

l'm coming to lndia

What did he say? - We're going to Nagpur

Go on. l'll carry the information to New York

Nagpur is 26 hours away. New York is 16 hours. l'll be back

l'm not doing ajob that takes me to Nagpur

Coming

''On which road...''

''to which city...''

''are you going?''

''Gazing into the distance...''

''with tired eyes; home is far away''

''Lonely...''

''moments...''

''after leaving the caravan...''

''on which road...''

''to which city...''

''am l headed?''

''Officer, check each and every vehicle''

Unload them

Stop staring at me. Tell your constables to get to work

We must find the lady

Forget the horses. Find the lady

''Check all the trucks, down to the last one. l repeat, search it''

Can't l board another flight on this card?

No. - Then what to do with this?

There she is

She's running away

''Not to fear. l'm not the police, l'm a thief''

What are you trying to get away with? - Nothing stolen. l'm trying to save...

what's mine

''Not to worry. He's alive, just knocked out''

Half a biscuit knocked him out

My special biscuit

Laced

Cost-effective and reliable. By the time you're halfway through...

you're asleep. My Biscuit Number One

You got a pin?

Yes

''He's a colleague. l steal by night, he steals by day''

Wonderful! Opened up

Your pin just worked a wonder

''All of 50,000! Makes my life''

You get a cut. Ten percent. Keep five thousand

Hire charges for your pin. Keep it. - No! l'm not taking this

''Then l'll owe you a favour, and l hate that''

''No, l'm not taking. - Take it, please''

Open each and every shop. Check.

My boss is connected right up to the prime minister

Come with me

l'll run. l'll divert their attention. You just have to walk out

''We owe each other nothing, score settled''

You... here...? - l'm looking for a girl

This is another policeman. He won't recognise you

''He's a freeloader. He'll eat, take a tip and leave''

''At weddings, thieves sneak in too. No, l'm just doing time-pass here''

''Hello, Aunt. - Bless you son''

Are you staring at my coat? lt's two-in-one

Black inside for black deed. Social checks out here

''Would you like a cold drink? Hey, won't you offer the lady a drink?''

''At weddings, cold drinks are fun. Everyone having a good time?''

A relative's wedding? - l don't believe in relationships

''l got an appointment at two. Until then, time-pass''

''And to keep suspicions at bay, a bit of conversation''

We're still the same we were. Strangers

''How did you know who's from the boy's family, and who's from the girl's?''

''Simple. Those going around with folded hands, bowing...''

are from the girl's family. The proud ones belong to the boy's

You don't believe? Take a look

l can even tell you who the girl's father is

Tell me. - The fellow with a drooping moustache

The peak of his urban is askew like a cock's crown

And he sports a smile despite being as helpless as a sacrificial goat...

and goes around apologising to everyone is the bride's father

''Forgive me, the journey must've been tiresome. Burt what could l do?''

l booked the hall right besides Sudama Hall near the railway station

Sudama Hall? Sounds so depressing. What might it be like?

''No, the venue was fine. But the bridegroom's father insisted...''

on Laxmibai Hall. lt cost me thrice as much. But l'm satisfied

This place is grand! The bride's room is grand. And the bridegroom's...

Want to know who the bridegroom's father is? Ask me

Tell me. - His whiskers point at 11:05 am

''He wears a turban poised like a snake, and he's chesting out at 45 inches''

''He's strutting about as if he's constipated, and if...''

''he's threatening people over everything, then he's the bridegroom's father''

There

Shall we leave the wedding? - Forgive me

The chairs have been organised. - Why didn't you order...

''a few hundred more beforehand? Look, my guests are standing''

''Forgive me, you gave me a list of 500 guests. l ordered 700 chairs''

Looks like some more have arrived. - You expect them to get their chairs?

''Tell me, you expect them to bring their food along too?''

Please do not say that... - lf you can't afford as little...

why did you enter into an alliance with us?

''No dearth of girls for my son, was there, Damodar?''

Yes brother-in-law...? - Any dearth of girls for my son?

Not at all. There was a long queue! Each better than the other

And their fathers were rich! - Heard that?

''Say, do we leave? - Shall we...?''

''Excuse me, the chairs are coming. Let me see''

Why aren't the chairs here yet?

l guess l'm in the right place! ls this a wedding?

''No, they're mourning their dead. - Wrong venue again''

''Nekchand makes me run all over town! Where do l find you, Nekchand?''

''Hey, where are you off to? - To find my friend Nekchand''

''Hey, that's you Nekchand! - Lay the chairs. You're late''

People are leaving. - Leaving...?

ls the bridegroom's father Mr Hazarilal?

''He is, and how many times do l tell you that?''

l know all about him! He has deserted weddings twice already

''l'm not letting him do it again, don't you worry''

l'll have his guests glued to their chairs. Anyone who gets up is dead

The bridespeople must behave. - Who the hell are bridespeople?

We're the bridespeople. - Bridespeople? Are we...?

Yes. - Then l'll behave myself

This is for Mr Damodar

Brother... - Yes sister?

This is for you. - For me?

Oh l forgot your maidservant's name... - You mean Basanti?

''Yes... - Basanti, take this''

And this is for you. Two sarees and a shawl

May l take a look? - Certainly. Please see

l selected them personally. For you. - l see

That's bronzed silk. From Benares

Not by the looks of it. l only wear Kanjivaram silks

''Basanti, keep these for yourself. And the shawl too''

''Your father works as a nightwatchman, right? lt'll be useful for him''

Being put to good use. - Why of course...

l'll buy another pair for you. Nice ones

''You're too hesitant. Eat. - No, you go on''

''ln the first place, let's get informal''

''And eat, enjoy, like everyone else''

You think all these people are here to bless the couple?

''Everyone has a purpose to be here. Look, over there''

l don't want this rotten suit! And also return your saree

We're leaving. - Why should l leave?

l like the saree. You leave if you want to

You'll ditch your husband for a saree?

You're insulting me! - Goodness!

What happened? - What's the matter with her?

l don't know. Suddenly... - Fetch a glass of water

l'll take care of her

''Drink up, you'll feel fine. - Shall l take her to a doctor?''

She doesn't need a doctor. She isn't sick

''One minute, aren't you Bansidhar's son?''

The one who runs the flour mill

''l tell myself, why does he look so familiar?''

''Like father, like son. Careless. The poor thing is pregnant''

''And he drags her here, makes her stand in a crowd''

Let her be comfortable. Give her the goodies

''Of all the father's duties, do some at least''

Moron

''l'm sorry, because of me... - Never mind. But in this condition...''

Does your husband know you're carrying? - Yes. That's why l'm here

l read somewhere that cigarette smoke is injurious for babies

Let me get you some fruit

Forgive me

''Why are you apologising to me? l'm your wife. Well, what's up?''

''Got to dish out another 20,000 for the reception. Get me the cash. Quick''

''No way! We've already spent 20,000 out of the amount for the dowry''

What are you doing? Wasting money? Refuse him. Don't touch the dowry

That devil warned you at the outset. He will walk out...

''if he isn't given 500,000 before the conclusion of the wedding''

There's a lot of time to go for the conclusion of the wedding

''lf he isn't given 20,000 he'll walk out right now''

''Let him walk. - Saroj, listen! Give me 20,000''

l'll make good the shortfall. l'm borrowing from someone. Hurry

l'm not going to spare you! l've conned the whole world

You don't get away with conning me! No sparing you!

Forgive me... - No sparing you!

''l'll find him, somewhere l will! No sparing you!''

ls it organised? - lt will be organised

Will be organised? Not organised yet? - You could say it's nearly organised

You better get one thing clearly. The money should be in my hands...

exactly at quarter to five. Only then the wedding is concluded

''Else, we're leaving. We're walking out. - Why are you joking?''

l am not joking. Perhaps you don't know that l walked out twice before

My father walked out thrice. You understand?

Yes. - How much did l say?

500000 - ln...?

Cash. - ln currencies of...

Five hundreds. - Brilliant

Make sure you eat coconut. My mother used to say...

eating coconut gives you fair babies. You eat too. Your son will be fair

What if it's a daughter? - Eat even more coconut

''ln this country, the ugliest of men look for the fairest of brides''

Wonderful! What a lovely gathering! - That's what worries me

What...? - Maybe you haven't provided for so many

But don't you water down the curries.

''lf you do, we leave. The lovely gathering vanishes''

You're lucky to be watching my last performance

''ln a while, l'll be collecting my passport, visa and air ticket''

''a friend is giving me ajob in Dubai. Tomorrow morning, l'm in Mumbai''

The evening flight takes me to Dubai. And l'll try never to return

Forgive me! Thank God the bottles didn't break

The bridegroom's friends ordered it. - You...?

l'm Bansidhar's son. - Who's Bansidhar?

''The flour miller. - Hey, you're one of us!''

Will you please deliver it? - l'll be back

Bansidhar's son? Grow so tall in six months?

Greetings. - Bansidhar's daughter-in-law?

Bless you. Now where was l going...?

Same song. Boring. - You've sung it twice already

l'll sing it over and over again! - You're creating a scene

Will you mar my wedding? - What to do friend? l'm ruined

What happened? Tell me. - No! lf l speak...

the skies will be rent asunder! The earth will weep! May l have a drink?

No! Booze is over. - Here's as much as you want

Why did you have to walk in now? - You should've come earlier

l just found out you're short of beer. - Who are you?

Bansidhar's son. - Bansidhar...?

Flour miller. What's your problem? - My friend is drunk

l hope he doesn't create a scene. - What's his name?

Gulshan

''You take care of this, l'll take care of him''

Friend is friend no more. - Why are you getting so emotional?

''The girl l was in love with, is going to my friend''

She has betrayed you? - Not exactly

She didn't know l was in love with her. - Your friend stabbed you in the back?

Not exactly. He didn't know that l fell on the sword

What's your problem?

''How are you, my child?''

Have you eaten? - Yes

Where's your husband? - Oh let me tell you...

Say what? You're getting bored sitting alone

Take this and come with me to the bride's room

You're looking so pretty

''What's going on? - Look aunt, she's so pretty''

Oh l'm glad! Our bride looks so pretty

''This is Nekchand's daughter, Maithili. And she's... what's your name my child?''

Vaidehi

What a wonderful coincidence! Two girls named after Sita together!

She's Vaidehi... - Oh yes! And l'm Maithili

Both named after Sita

Hello sister! Never met you before. - She's Bansidhar's daughter-in-law

Bansidhar who...? - The flour miller

Girls! Listen. Take good care of her. Keep feeding her. She's pregnant

''What do you want? Boy or girl? - Boy, of course''

''Shut up! Let me ask her. - No, we do the asking''

No! Who's getting married? You get to ask at your wedding

l get to ask her today

Why can't we ask her? - Just because you're the bride?

Yes. Today's my day. - Only today. After the wedding...

the days and nights will be his. - That's just what l want

''Come on girls, are you singing or not? Come on, take the drums''

The queen mother's orders. - Play the trumpets

''lf l curse you, you'll end up with blind and deaf husbands''

Come on. - You must sit with me

Was yours a love marriage too? - ls yours a love marriage?

Not entirely. Fifty-fifty. - What do you mean?

We were in college together. We started liking each other

''The families got to know, an alliance was talked about''

''And today, l'm getting married. - Are you glad?''

''Elated! What more does a girl want? A good husband, a nice home''

And a lovely child. - Just one child?

''You too are glad, aren't you about becoming a mother?''

''Your husband must be loving you dearly, no?''

''lf you wanted me to become a stranger to you...''

''tell me Mother, why did you endear me so?''

''Henna on my hands''

''The dot on my forehead''

''l've hennaed my hands''

''l'm wearing a dot''

''My bangles are chiming''

''My anklets are clinking''

''l want to sing the song of love''

''l want to go to my beloved's house''

''Yes, l want to go to my beloved's house''

''At birth to our parents...''

''we are estranged''

''Oh what fate is the daughter's''

''ln a moment, l'll sever all relationships''

''l'm leaving my father's house''

''The rest of my life l'll spend in the land of my beloved''

''l'm leaving for my beloved's house''

''Yes, l'm leaving for to my beloved's house''

''But it's a daughter's destiny...''

''that makes them weep''

''The child they bore will be borne away by someone''

''l'm leaving for my beloved's house''

''Yes, l'm leaving for to my beloved's house''

What would've happened had l eaten an entire biscuit?

He wants biscuits! Would you like some biscuits?

You'll feed me biscuits?! Scoundrel!

Let go! Why are you fighting? - l was trying to be of help

l offered him biscuits. - Not biscuits again!

No mentioning biscuits! - No mention

''Mr Gulabchand, why are so worked up over biscuits?''

''This evening, while l was locking up my shop...''

''in walks a boy who looks like a filmi hero, and he says...''

''he's Dewanchand's man. Maybe l said, and l said...''

Come in. Sit

Show me the necklace. How much do you need?

''50,000 or so. - This belongs to Dewanchand''

Have a biscuit. - Biscuit...?

lt's his too. - He makes biscuits too?

Yes

Eat

Tasty. - lt is...?

''When l came around, l saw my safe flung open, cleaned of 50,000''

And the necklace? - lt was a fake

But this biscuit is real. That's why l assaulted him

l'm going to make mincemeat of you! - Bridespeople ought to be humble

What bridespeople? - We're the bridespeople

''Oh yes, hit me. - l feel like it, but l won't''

Hit me! - We're the bridespeople

l'll spare you. - You hit me! Or l hit you

What happened?

What's the problem?

Him...

''He's the biscuit-wallah, the scoundrel!''

Where did he go?

What happened Mr Gulabchand? - Have you seen the biscuit-wallah?

You'd like some biscuits? - No

No biscuits! Biscuit-wallah! Police!

Where's the biscuit-wallah?

Found it! - Where?

''Got myself a sweet. - No, the biscuit-wallah''

Must be upstairs

Where is he... where?

Don't scream. l'm a thief. But you needn't be afraid

''l needed 50,000 to buy ajob in Dubai. So l robbed a moneylender''

Knocked him out with a laced biscuit. But bad-luck's very bad

And he's right here with the police. l'll leave once he's gone

l hope you aren't afraid anymore

Blink if you mean yes. Promise me not to scream

l'll be out in a while

Gulshan... you? - Yes Maithili

What are you doing? - What l am doing?

''What have you done Maithili, and why? - What have l done?''

''Maithili, you broke my heart! l failed college thrice, just to be with you''

''And today, you marry Atul? - What nonsense is this?''

''Actually Maithili, l love you. l've always loved you''

And today l'm marrying you. - Get out this moment!

''Else, l'll scream! - Call everyone, the whole world...''

for me to bare my soul before everyone

Only one goddess reigns in my heart. Maithili

My friend! We've met. But what are you doing here?

l went to fetch biscuit for you. You haven't had a bite all day

Eat a biscuit

Tasty

One for my wife

Cost-effective. Reliable

By the time you're halfway through you're asleep. My Biscuit Number One

There were no other options. - But what do we do with him now?

What will folks say if they get to know...

''that there are two men with me, one standing, one in bed...?''

First let's take care of the man in bed. Let's take care of you

He's taking a comfortable ride in civic waste

l'll be on my way. - One minute...

What happened? - Let me see if anyone's around

They're picketing right outside. - Then where to go?

Wait here for a while - You won't scream?

No

''Get me paper, pen and an envelope. - For writing?''

To eat

What are you saying? No! Don't say that! Not at this time

What happened? - Deven just refused me

He was my last hope! My heart is sinking

''Time l left, Vaidehi''

''Want me to drop you somewhere? Where will you go, what will you do?''

''Haven't given it a thought, am l right? - Yes...''

''Will you do something for me? - Sure, tell me''

My mother lives in Haripur. Deliver this envelope to her

''lt contains offerings to God, and a letter addressed to her''

''And here, keep some money. - No, l don't need money''

lt'll be useful for the trip. lf you don't spend it...

''give it to my mother, and tell her l'm fine''

The name and address are on the envelope. One more thing

Don't forget to eat coconut

Where are you taking me? - On moment...

''Tell me, what's the matter? - Will you step inside please?''

Say it right here

Here's your money? - All of it?

''You see, some extra expenses...''

''there's a shortfall of 50,000''

l've telephoned a friend. He'll give it before the wedding

''lf he doesn't, l'll deliver the money to you personally in two days. l swear''

Let the wedding happen after two days. - No! Please don't do that

This is a matter of my honour! lt's going to kill me

''l've said it so many times, now l tell you for the last time''

Five minutes before the bridegroom sits down for the wedding...

the entire money must be in my hands. Else we're walking out

l understand. - How much?

500000 - ln...?

Cash. - ln wads of...?

Five hundreds

''l'll be leaving now, Vaidehi. - But what happens now?''

''How will he get 50,000?''

Why are you staring at me?

''You expect me to give up 50,000? l can't do it! Question doesn't arise''

He was saying he'll pay up in two days. - By then someone else will have my job

l committed this robbery for the job. You want me to thieve all my life?

Maithili's wedding is at stake. Think! - Why should l think?

And why are you thinking? We walked in here to evade the police

Doesn't make us their family members. l belong to none of them. Farewell

''Maithili, hush''

l think there's only one option. - l can't bear to see...

my father being humiliated like this. - What kind of a boy is Atul?

He's nice

He loves you? - Yes

''Then talk to him. lf he talks reason, his father will surely agree''

Come in Atul. - You wanted to see me?

Sit

''What is the matter, Maithili?''

There's a small problem. l'm apprehensive about telling you

''Apprehensive about telling me? ln a while, we'll be married''

''We're going to become life partners. lf not me, whom will you tell?''

''You've taken a burden off my mind. - Tell me, what is the problem?''

Papa has provided for whatever your father demanded for the wedding

''Yes, l've seen. He has given each and every thing''

Only one thing is lacking. - What's lacking?

''He had demanded 500,000. 450,000 has been organised''

''There's a shortfall of 50,000. My father wants a 2-day grace''

But your father refuses to agree.

You are the only one who can reason with him.

''This is a huge problem, Maithili''

''Where's the problem? Papa isn't refusing. Look, he's suffering from...''

blood pressure. So much tension is no good for him. He's asking for 2 days

''Not a question of 2 days or 4 days, it's a matter of principles''

''lf your father has promised to pay 500,000 today, he ought to pay up''

''And in our family, it's a tradition. The elders decide the give-and-take''

''Youngsters have no say in the matter, and l advise you not to say anything''

Leave everything to your father. l'm sure he will find the money

l should be leaving

''And yes, l've finalised our honeymoon in Mauritius. Everything will be fine''

Bye

''Have you brought the money? - All of 50,000. Count it''

''l trust you, l do''

Sign these papers

You got a pen?

You got a pen right there

''You're beautiful too. - Writes lovely, it's my lucky pen''

''Pen, change my luck''

Hurry up. We got to set out for Bombay in an hour

Now you're settled in life

Leave the bottle. Out with the cash. - Bitch! You've been after me...

''for an hour! Get lost, get laid. - l'm not leaving without my money''

You bargain for one man and you bring in four over

And you can't pay for it? Out with the cash

Teaching me how to count? Take what you've got and get lost

Or l'll snatch it away. Get lost. - Snatch it? Like it's yours?

You know who l am? l'll haul you in

You're a policeman. How can you take sides with them?

''l left nothing undone to please you, and when it comes to money...''

''you'll shortchange a poor girl? Come on, let me have my money''

Just sign it. lt's routine here. You want to take the flight or not?

l want it right now. - l can't pay you right now

Why not? - You want to get thrashed?

l'm not going unless l'm given my money

What will you do with so much money? Marry?

''No such luck, question being the same. Money. What man marries without money?''

A poor girl has only two choices. Poison yourself or get into the trade

''l'm doing this filthy job for my sister's wedding, for her dowry''

Please let me have my money. - First bring your sister here

''l'll pay you double rate. - Why not your sister, you pimp?''

''You'll pay her. All of it. - Who are you, brother?''

''Whoever l may be, you will pay her right now''

l take care of her bookings. Let me know if you need

''Hey, you don't know me?''

Clean out your pockets. Give her the money

That chain too. - lt's mine

Go back to your village. - Thank you

''Listen, where are you off with the cash? You won't find anotherjob like this''

Excuse me...

Looks like he's looking for someone too. And he's more worked up than l am

''Excuse me, l'm looking for this woman. - l'm out of this business''

Helping someone isn't bad business. lt's a pious deed

Enough of piety for me. l'm going to wash my sins

''l'm a troubled man, l've been troubled all day. l must find this woman''

Don't talk of another woman

Help! Police! - A policeman is beating you up

Goodness!

Robbers! Goons! Mafia! Underworld! Brothers! Help!

We saw her getting off a truck at the checkpost. After that we lost her

What did you do next? - We informed the police

''They're combing the city. Railway stations, bus stands, everywhere''

Waiting for you beside a phone booth near Rani Laxmibai Hall

Stay there. l'm coming

Where's Mr Hazarilal? - There. Seated

Where are you going? - Nowhere

Yourjewellery? - None of your concern

You aren't giving yourjewellery away to Hazarilal

Who are you to stop me?

Tubelight

''Yes, tubelight. Takes me a while longer to understand''

This time l took a little longer to light up

And yourjob? - You want the wedding to happen?

l want the same. Wear yourjewellery. l'll give the money to Nekchand

What would you like?

Forgive me. - Forgive you? l'm the one...

who ought to apologise. - But the mistake was mine

''lrrespective, the bridespeople are the ones who have to apologise''

''That's the rule, we apologise until the bride has been sent off''

''Until the send-off, we'll be grovelling''

l'm one of the bridespeople too. - You too?

''l regret meeting you, but who are you?''

l'm Bansidhar's son. - Who's Bansidhar?

The flour miller. - Bansidhar the miller?

''l'm the one, the one and only''

Nice meeting. How is your son? - My son is a disgrace

''He married a girl he wanted, and he's gone. lf l find him...''

l'll put him through my grindmill! - Do that. Bye

Where are you going? Who are you? - l'm Bansidhar's father

''Now son, now father? Goodness! Who are you?''

What goes on between father and son? - l'm in a maze! Who am l?

Who are you? Who is he? - Look Bansidhar...

your son is back home. He isn't a prodigal

What else do you call him? - You explain that to him

''Let me go and fetch my wife, Daddy. - Daddy...? Wife...?''

l've met your daughter-in-law. She's very nice

He isn't my son! So much for my daughter-in-law. Who are you?

Have you met Mr Nekchand? - l'm in trouble

What happened? - Happened to meet my father

''Father...? - Yes, Bansidhar''

''Luckily Mr Nekchand barged in. Else, l would've been exposed''

Stop looking in that direction. Come on

Whatever you can let me have will be of great help

''l'll be obliged to you. Whatever you can, please''

''Forgive me my child, what is the matter?''

''Uncle, l'd like to speak to you. - Yes, my child?''

l noticed something... - l'm so confused about the wedding

l can't make out anything...

l just wanted to tell you that l've never seen such a grand wedding

''No, you're saying that to please me. - No uncle, really''

''You've taken care of everything, right down to the smallest detail''

''Great food, great...''

''What happened, uncle?''

The first words of appreciation ever since...

''l set out organising this wedding. Else, everyone has been...''

Why only me? Every parent starts preparing for this day...

''as soon as his daughter is born. This decor, all this arrangement...''

wasn't done in four days. lt's a dream l built moment by moment...

as l watched Maithili grow up. l wouldn't leave anything lacking

''l'd give her everything, and l've given her everything''

All except this... you see this doll? l bought it for her...

when Maithili was three. She looked exactly like it

''For me, she's still the same. And this is all l'm keeping''

lt's all l'll be left with

''Mr Nekchand, it's time. Come. - Please proceed. We'll join you''

''Come on, take the bag. - The entire money isn't there''

Everything will work out fine. Come along. Come

Only then will the wedding take place.

May l sit in the mandap? - Not yet the right time..

lt's come.

Give it to him. - You took your own time.

This..

Total?

Yes...no...

l tried my level best.. - No problem.

We're not stone-hearted.

They may not be 500 notes but the money is all there.

''Priest, start the chants.''

Sit down.

Sit with your beloved.

Count the notes in this bag. Should be Rs. 500000.

The bank bundles too have missing notes.

Happy?

Found it! l've found my money!

Found your stolen money? - Yes! - Where?

ln the bag. - My bag?

That's my money.

Your Rs. 450000 is in the bag.

But these 5 bundles of Rs. 100 are mine.

How do you know? - The note had vermilion.

Do you see it or not?

Yes.. - Then it is mine!

Thank you. Here's your bag. - Just a minute.

Now what? - Nekchand! - He's calling you.

He's calling you. - Excuse me!

Forgive me. - Forgiveness comes later.

''First tell me, the 500000 that you gave me..''

He says 50000 in it is his.

l only gave 450000.

Drama..?

Rs. 50000 was in this bag. Stolen money.

They are not mine. l know nothing about it.

We'll know soon enough. Priest stop the ceremony.

No.. - Why did they stop the chants..?

Son Atul...

Get up.

Don't do this. Don't stop the marriage.

This matter will be solved. - lt's got more complicated.

Till we find out where the stolen money came from..

This marriage won't take place.

Also tell us where the remaining 450000 came from.

My lodging and boarding for 6 months has been fixed.

Time to go to jail.

Do meet mother.

l swear by my daughter...

l pawned everything l owned to collect this sum.

l know nothing about the 50000.

You are lying! - He is speaking the truth.

l kept the money in the bag.

Who is he? - Who knows? - How did he come here?

Found him! He's the one with the biscuit!

Are you Bansidhar's son?

l am nobody's son.

l am a thief.

l stole his money and gate crashed into this wedding to escape the cops.

''l come here to see that in the name of customs, respected people of...''

..society fleece the vulnerable father of this innocent girl.

l thought of helping them.

He was short of 50000 in the dowry.

l placed my loot in his bag. He knows nothing about it.

Enough! We've seen this stale story in many films.

Tell us the truth!

''Uncle, l'll tell the truth.''

He's having an affair with Maithili!

What nonsense!

l saw it myself! He was in her room.

They have a thing going!

One more word and l'll..!

One minute...

How did you know this thief has something on with her?

l saw it myself. - Listen..

He was in Maithili's room.

A stranger in the bride's room!

For a whole hour! - Listen to that!

And the door was shut.

Now what can one say? - lts a lie!

He is lying! Accusing!

May maggots crawl over you!

Ask the thief if l'm lying!

Why ask the thief? Ask this girl!

So? ls Gulu speaking the truth?

Was the thief in your room for a whole hour?

What..are you saying?

Now what do you say?

Why are you bent on reviling my little honour?

You have no honour left. Lost it all.

Down the drain! - That's enough.

Maligning a truthful girl without knowing the truth!

l hid in her room to escape Gulabchand.

l had no clue it was the bride's room.

''Before this day, she had never set eyes on me!''

The poor thing doesn't even know my name!

Maithili is a girl of good character.

l beg you with folded hands..

Punish me anyhow.

But complete the wedding formalities.

We don't need a thief's certificate to clear the girl!

Now the matter is of slander.

A stranger sat in your daughter's room for an hour.

And left leaving behind 50000.

Now what do we make of it?

The same..

One can't swallow a fly consciously.

Still we feel sorry for you and are ready to accept your child.

Atul...

Sit down.

You are an angel! God!

So we were already short of 50000 bucks.

Another 50000 will be spent on prayers to purify this girl.

That makes it a lakh.

No...l don't want the cash now.

We're not stone hearted. The marriage will be performed.

But after a couple of days...

Send the girl to our house along with Rs. 100000.

Where will l get the money?

''Agree to him, Papa.''

What?

Accept his demands.

What is wrong with you? Where will l get the money?

Like Mr. Hazarilal said..

A stranger sat in my room.

He left behind 50000.

Tomorrow l'll get 2. We'll get a lakh.

''Ask him if he wants more, l'll take in 4 or 5 men.''

''Good God! - Shameless girl, what did you say?''

Mind your tongue!

Do you want this marriage or should we get up?

Get up.

What did you say? - Get up!

Get out this very moment! Now!

''Be quiet, dear.''

l won't be quiet! This is the limit!

My ears are hurting hearing this man's threats!

Shall we get up? Get up?

''Now when l told them to go, why don't they leave? Why're they here?''

Why don't they leave? - What is she saying?

''You worm, crawling on your Pop's directions!''

Why are you sitting there? Get up!

Talk to me with respect. l'm going to be your husband!

Mouse! l'd rather sit on the pyre!

Get a move on!

My marriage...!

''Don't worry, son. l'll fix you 10 marriages!''

And she'll remain a spinster! l'll see...

What will you see?

Now the world will watch you!

''You, your wife, all your relatives..''

''The servants, everyone who came with you..''

''The clothes, boots, turban...''

Even the vest and underwear has been given by my Papa!

lf you're here for another 2 seconds l'll strip and send you home nude!

''Sister, we're completely disrobed.''

Nothing remains. Let's make a run for it.

''Uncle, what are you murmuring?''

Bacteria of rabies!

Sister...! - God! She's gone mad!

You are mad. So is your entire family!

Greedy old hag!

You buffalo clad in a Kanjeevaram sari of Kanjeevaram House!

Be grateful l didn't become your daughter-in-law!

Else you'd burn in the kitchen and your photo would appear in the paper!

Sister..

My poor Papa...

He was begging each person for forgiveness as if..

He's committed a grave sin by giving birth to a girl.

l spit on all of you!

Get out of here!

Out! - l'll throw them out!

With a kick on their backsides.

''Aunt, help me. - Show us, advance!''

You think you bought us!

''Okay, we are leaving.''

You son of your Daddy! Get out!

My turban!

Where is Gulabchand? - Why do you want him?

My bag is with him.

You were asked to leave. Where are you taking the bag?

lt was lying there.

One touch and you'll be lying here.

Get lost! - l am leaving.

You thief!

Where are you going? Come to the police station.

Just a second. Let me return this.

Please come here.

Give this bag to Nekchand.

With great difficulty we finally nabbed you.

l'm not sorry to be caught.

But l'm glad that...

...has been released from the rotting customs of our society.

To celebrate have... - Bribing us!

lt's a biscuit. - Give me one too.

Have one.

Quite tasty. - Yes.

Hazarilal was running away with your cash.

The thief saved it.

Nothing is saved. Nothing!

Everything is ruined. Spoilt.

Now who will marry her?

lt's all my mistake.

l wish l had died before giving Papa this sorrow!

l am to be blamed for it!

''No, dear. lt isn't your fault.''

lt's our fault.

What you said today.. what you did..

lf we'd said it in our times..

''lf we'd done this, you wouldn't have to face it.''

You might have to face troubles.

But woman kind will find courage.

''A lot of courage. Bravo, my dear.''

''Madam, here's your ticket.''

The train is an hour late. Rest in the waiting room till then.

Good day lnspector. Gopal the porter here.

The woman you described is here.

Vaidehi shall we leave?

''When you've found out all, l want to be frank with you.''

For me you are only an incubator.

lt's a matter of a few months.

The moment l get my child..

You are free..

The child is mine.

You can't take my child away from me!

Even the law is with the mother.

And if the mother is no more..

What if the mother is no more..

You and your law can't stop me.

Long live the Workers Union!

What is the trouble?

Teaching us the law!

We'll set you right!

We'll see for how long you can keep us locked!

You will have to meet our demands! lt's no joke!

What is the meaning of this? - We'll strike!

You love eating apples?

lt's required. Keeps you healthy.

An apple a day keeps the doctor away.

You must be throwing it away after eating it.

''Yes indeed, if it's spoilt.''

Do you throw it anywhere or mind where it falls?

How funny. Of course l am careful of where l throw it.

''You are like the river''

''But there's no sea in sight''

''There are many turns''

''But not your destination''

''You are flowing like the river''

''But there's no sea in sight''

''There are many turns''

''But not your destination''

''Storm up ahead, dying desires..''

''Storm up ahead, dying desires..''

''Smoke filling the eyes''

''What path, which city?''

''Where are you proceeding?''

''Tired eyes hunt for..''

''A home of your own''

How much further? How far is Rang Mahal?

There it is.

''When there's no veil from the Almighty..''

''When there's no veil from the Almighty..''

''Why hide from humans?''

''When in love, do not fear''

''When in love, do not fear''

''When in love, do not fear''

''l have fallen in love, not committed a theft''

''Why must l hide my sighs?''

''When in love, do not fear''

Your fearless love..

Your style and your mischievous manner...

Surely it deserves my reward.

My good fortunes.

This is what the chattel expected from the royal sire.

Guard of.. - Get some tea!

lt's too much. - Janki..!

Lights off!

Tea! - This is our final dress rehearsal.

She is here to see you.

Good day.

l am Mr. Purushottam. Owner of Rang Mahal Drama Co.

l understand..

l act as well as teach acting.

Have you come to learn acting?

Actually my name is Vaidehi.

l've come to meet Savitri. - Savitri? - Yes.

She passed away 2 years ago.

What? - Yes.

But her son sent a letter for her..

Who? Raju?

He himself cremated her.

How strange. Show me the letter.

Dear Vaidehi..

This is addressed to you.

There's another one.

This one is for me.

The mental state you are in..

You need rest and security.

That is why l had to do this.

Else you wouldn't come so far to my village.

You may stay in my house for as long as you wish.

''Your friend, Raju.''

You will like the house.

Yes. - Just a minute.

Praise be to the Holy Mother.

Praise be..

Here is Savitri's house. Now your home.

Think of me if you need anything.

l live right here...

My wife Lata.

She knows nothing.

She's very shy. Good family.

l'll take leave. Good day.

You know nothing!

How often have l told you not to stand at the window!

Don't stand there! But you never listen!

lt doesn't behove women of good families.

Today you stand at the window.

Tomorrow you'll meet another man's eyes.

The day after you'll bring shame to yourself and elope.

The day after that people will spit on me!

And the day after that..

That is why l say you know nothing at all.

The world is full of bad men.

Theirjob is to wile innocent girls like you.

And ruin their lives!

l want to protect you from these evils

l want to make you an ideal wife.

Who won't even look at the face of a strange man.

Did Tiku come?

l have to present it at Mr. Agarwal's wedding.

You don't worry. l'll get one made for you too.

Did you cover your face when Tiku had come?

Bravo...

ldeal wife.

Good day. - And that's Putanbaba.

Good day. - Slightly hard of hearing.

''And that's the hero of my drama, Manish. - Hello.''

''And that's the heroine of Rang Mahal, Janki.''

Hello. - Hello. - And this is Vaidehi.

Do people have such names today?

Vaidehi not Kaikeyi!

They are the same name.

l saw your rehearsal. l loved it. - Thank you.

l trained Janki.

l held her finger and taught her all.

Eat some more.. - She obeyed me when she was little.

''Since she attained maturity, she obeys others.''

Where are you going? Stay put.

''Have one more morsel.. - No, l'm stuffed,''

''Open your mouth. - Yes, son. Eat it.''

But this action will bring you disgrace.

''l want Vaidehi, at any cost!''

All the newspapers in this area..

Print this photo in all. The informer gets 100000 reward.

What month?

Mr. Purushottam said you're pregnant.

l'm in the second month of my pregnancy.

What are you looking for? Symbols of marriage?

l'm not yet married.

But we'll be married next month.

''Here, use this to wipe. Go on.''

Hurry and get a packet of Panama.

We've finished lunch. Manish will want a smoke.

Deliver my stuff home.

l understand. - Come...

''You know Manish, the hero.. He's going to be my ...''

Have you run away from home?

Have you had a scrap with your man?

Tiku said you had no bags.

l too wondered how you wore the same clothes after a bath.

But don't you worry. l'll give you a sari.

No..it's not really... - l have plenty of clothes.

''Come home with me. - No, l don't need..''

Coming... You stay here. l'll be back.

Yes?

Did you call me? - Come in.

l am already in.

What do you think of this necklace?

Exquisite. Beautiful.

What a design! Bought it for Lata?

l often told you don't address her thus.

''What should l call her? - Elder sister, silly girl.''

Sister..? - l got this made specially for you.

Really? But l think there's a lot of time for Rakhi!

You play the fool all the time!

''Mr. Purushottam, you fool around.''

l've often told you l don't approve of this.

But you don't seem to understand.

l do. My mind has understood.

But here..how do l convince my heart?

You are all it wants.

How do l convince my heart which only wants Manish?

You are a fool!

On one hand you have me who wants to give you all l have.

And you reject me!

And you side with him who lives off you!

The scavenging dog! - That's enough.

Stop it. l won't hear a word against Manish.

''However he is, he is mine.''

He means everything to me.

What a temper! My employee growls at me!

''Sweet pie, don't forget you signed a contact with me.''

Now you will have to dance to my tune.

Just Purushottam? No respect...?

Cut away.

You were never great. Talk too much and you won't remain a man!

l am lightning. l don't dance at anyone's tune.

''ln fact, when l strike your tunes go out of tune.''

As for the contract...

Someday l'll make a kite out of it and fly it from your terrace.

And you'll stand with the string.

Come in..

You have a nice home.

''Hardly a home, more like a room.''

We have to set up our home.

l'm getting ready for it.

l have so many saris.

l have all of them.

''Honest, l have every kind of sari.''

''You have quite a collection. - Sure, why not...''

''Even if of the stage, but l am a heroine.''

l have to maintain.

''By the way, if a couple of men don't turn round to stare at me..''

l can't sleep at night.

Which sari...?

Here...Wear this.

''This! - Yes, l bought it for Navratri.''

''lt will suit you. Come on, wear it.''

You'll look like Karishma.

That is nice but.. - What?

You won't be sullied by wearing my sari. Take this off.

l'll wear it but you go there.

You are so shy..?

You want me to wear this? Then please go.

What...? What are you doing?

l think the guy is sleeping.

You can't make out anything in 2 months.

ls it your second month?

Wow! Same name and same time!

Give me five.

''No way, Mr. Purushottam. Janki and l'd already told you..''

This would be our last play for your company.

Now you want us to enact Valmiki's Ramayana!

What can we do if you've signed the contract and taken the money!

''No, sir. We are going to Delhi.''

''Sure, my son. Go with pleasure.''

''Go to Delhi, Bombay. ln fact go to Hollywood!''

l want you to rise very high.

And one day l will rest only after you've gone right up.

''But before you leave, forget about me...''

Take the blessings of the Ultimate Male God Rama.

Dumping the Ramayana is the worst thing to do.

Yes! - Sir...

You got this precious necklace made for Janki with such love...

Why did you return it?

l returned it because...

The heart you made in the necklace...

''Like your brain, you left it empty.''

Janki wants P & J carved in it.

l'll carve it in red.

That's great.

P & J.

l got that.

You were saying...

ls there...something between you and Janki?

My dear son...

Some questions give peace of mind when left unanswered.

lf you want me to act in your play..

Tell me the truth.

What is the relation between you and Janki?

Son...my son..

Does Manish love you?

What's this if not love?

He loves me a lot.

We're getting married next month.

Then we're going to Delhi.

My hero has got a role in a serial.

Then he will earn and l'll blow it.

l mean l'll run the house.

''Must be Tiku. Come in, the door is open.''

Tiku used to be a barber now he's an actor.

Matter of time. - Sister...here's your stuff.

And your change. - Keep it.

Aren't you going to watch a film today?

The film has changed. - Which one is playing?

''l am full of life. Control your senses''

''Don't glare at me!''

What man? Get 3 tickets Use my name. - Okay.

''We'll all go. You, me and Manish. What fun!''

Do you drink? - Yes.

l try to give it up but can't.

But this is harmful to the baby.

l know that is why l've reduced from half to a quarter bottle.

The problem is.. l can't sleep at night.

All kinds of worries badger me.

How did you fall in this vice?

Thanks to Purushottam.

He wanted to make me a heroine.

But the stage scared me.

One day he tricked me into drinking and pushed me on stage.

l got over the fear of stage but got hooked to this.

Didn't your parents prohibit you?

They passed away when l was little.

l'm working here since l was a kid.

Do you know all of us artists live in this house.

Even Manish?

Downstairs.

''That is why, sweet.. That is why l said..''

lt's best not to know the answers to some questions.

You are lying! - l'm lying?

But the holy books don't lie.

And the holy book says in huge letters..

The woman who crosses the threshold of her home..

The character of that woman can't be trusted.

''To top it, an artist.''

The face that is caked in make-up can never be loyal.

What do you mean to imply?

You are a good human being and an even better artist.

On going to Delhi will you look after your career?

Or look after the baby?

And God knows whose child it is.

No!!!

''Darling, what an entry!''

Thrash them! Beat them all up!

Beat them so much that they rip the screen and fall here!

You too must whistle.

l can't.

''Look, it's so easy.''

Purse your lips together in style.

And gently blow out.

lsn't it simple?

Can only guys whistle? Can't girls do the same?

l did it! - You did???

l whistled! - Whistle some more!

This is such a serene and tranquil place.

l like this place the best in this town.

''Come, let's sit here.''

''Right here. - No, let's go home.''

There's such a pleasant breeze blowing. Let's enjoy it.

''No, let's go home.''

We'll sit at home too. Might as well sit here.

ls there a problem?

What?

That's no problem.

lt's a clear road. Sit down anywhere.

Behind the boulder or bush..

Are you mad? - l do it.

You too can do it. - You are shameless!

You're a scream. l made you whistle in the theater.

Now you're acting all coy.

''ln such matters, it's best to be shameless.''

Look at the men. They piddle anywhere.

They are not worried about who is walking past.

And there's nobody here A long solitary road.

Go and squat. l'll stand guard.

Let's please go home. - Do it or go home alone.

You'll never advance in life.

lf peeing on the road helps one progress...

l wonder where lndia would have gone!

And where are you!

l'm at the stage where l take my own decisions.

lsn't that achievement enough?

Now you decide. Doing it or leaving?

l'm going! l'll show you! Now stand guard!

Bravo! Spoken like a man!

Doesn't the moon look lovely?

lt relieves the eyes.

lt grows by the day.

And is complete one day.

Our children too must be growing up like this.

One day they will take birth.

l wonder where you will be.

And where l will be.

Will you think of me?

l'll never forget you.

''Like we have similar names, let's give some name to our kids.''

What do you say?

''What do you want, a son or a daughter?''

''Considering my state, l think it will be a boy.''

The poor girl...

Don't pity the girl.

God filled girls with everything in this universe that is good.

''lf she wishes, she'll give everyone a run for their money.''

Whether it be God lndra or the saint Vishwamitra.

''Rambha, Urvashi and Menaka, stop your stage acting.''

Today l'll make you also dance.

Come along. - Where? - l have enough admirers.

''Bangles, bangles..''

''Ear rings, ear rings..''

''Anklets...''

''Bangles, bangles..''

''Ear rings, ear rings..''

''Anklets...''

''They jingle and jangle''

''They jingle and jangle''

''lt's a grave problem''

''A black mole on a fair cheek''

''lt's a grave problem''

''The lovers' heart gets entangled in the mole''

''Be careful, oh casanova''

''Be careful, oh casanova''

''My coquette gestures kill''

''lt's a grave problem, black mole on a fair cheek''

''lt's a grave problem''

''The lovers' heart gets entangled in the mole''

''Some call me damsel''

''Some say...''

''l act''

''l am talked about in every city''

''Whether Bombay or Barabanki''

''Everyone wants me to meet them They plead for me to see them''

''My coquette gestures kill''

''lt's a grave problem''

''A black mole on a fair cheek''

''lt's a grave problem A black mole on a fair cheek''

''lt's a grave problem''

''The lovers' heart gets entangled in the mole''

''Let's walk...''

''...through the path..''

''Let's walk for the good times''

''The greedy bugs mustn't plunder the fragrance from the flowers''

''They don't deserve our love''

''My coquette gestures kill''

''lt's a grave problem''

''A black mole on a fair cheek''

''lt's a grave problem''

''The lovers' heart gets entangled in the mole''

''Be careful, oh casanova''

''Be careful, oh casanova''

''My coquette gestures kill''

''lt's a grave problem''

''A black mole on a fair cheek''

''lt's a grave problem''

''The lovers' heart gets entangled in the mole''

Bravo!

lsn't this Vaidehi's picture?

''Silly oaf, this isn't a picture of Vaidehi. lt's a bearer cheque.''

Her husband says whosoever gives information about her...

he will get a cash reward of Rs. 100000.

So what do you think? - l am thinking...

Should l encash it or have some fun?

Better still to have fun and then cash it in.

What was he saying? - He said Vaidehi is a bearer cheque.

First he will have some fun then he will cash her in.

Small change!!

Book another ticket to Delhi. Vaidehi will accompany Manish and myself.

Let that chap come!

Here he comes. - Janki? You are home?

Who else would be in my house? - Vaidehi. You've kept her...

You've kept her with yourself. - Yes. So...?

l'd gone to the market. To buy some saris for Lata.

l thought l'd get a couple for Vaidehi too.

The poor thing is all alone.. - She's neither alone nor helpless.

Her sister is with her. Take your saris and get lost!

Have you forgotten to be polite? - l remember everything.

You couldn't have me so you're trying to ensnare her!

l'm trying to settle not ensnare her.

Be like Gandhi and give me the other cheek.

The first one because you abused my sister.

And the second...? - For wearing dark glasses at night.

Lord Rama be praised!

Laxman be praised!

Valiantly Laxman killed lndrajit.

Brother!

''Bravo, Laxman!''

''After the death of Ravana's son lndrajit, it is now certain that...''

victory will be ours.

Hail Lord Ramchandra!

Yes?

''We have got 3 tickets to Delhi for tomorrow evening, with berths.''

3 tickets? - Yes.

Didn't l say Vaidehi too would come with us?

l was thinking of going alone to Delhi.

Alone? - Yes. Uncle said...

until the serial starts it would be better for me to live alone.

What will l do here by myself?

You have Mr. Purushottam. He'll take good care of you.

Take a look at my wig!

''Janki, it's your entry. Hurry up.''

Hurry up.

Stop it.

''Stop shrieking, evil Ravana!''

ln your anger l clearly see your annihilation.

Rama is the one who will be annihilated!

Then there will be nobody to save you from the clutches of Ravana!

''Shut up you diabolic, fiendish demon!''

Just as you can't separate the sun from its' rays..

Similarly l can't be separated from Shri Rama!

Think about this. lt's now 2 months.

Another month and my stomach will show.

How...what..? - That's just what l was thinking.

What's the hurry for the child?

What...?

''l thought once the house is settled, the kids will happen.''

Kids are appreciated better then.

That is why... - That is why...

l must abort the baby?

The baby is our love child.

We dreamed of it together. We had decided that..

''Look, l'm not sure of what my family will think.''

And what people will say. - Family...people...?

From where have they come?

Did you fall in love with me after asking them?

Did you take their permission before taking me to bed?

Tell me.. Give me an answer!

You have the answer.

Do you know what everyone says about you and Purushottam?

They go so far as to saying..the child is...

Why did you stop? Complete what you're saying.

We will get married. But without the child.

Foolish demon! Blinded by arrogance...

You have brought your death in the form of Vaidehi's beauty!

''Banished Ram, this trident is as powerful as the Vajra!''

l will pulverize both brothers with its' aid!

Face my arrow given by Brahma!

What are you doing? The play is going on. You have to go on stage.

l am very upset.

''What is wrong? - You know, Manish...''

He says... he doesn't want this child now.

He wants me to abort it.

See..even you are upset.

These men say anything. They don't even spare a thought.

Manish is possibly planning something. For the future with you.

He must be wanting to first stand on his feet.

That's not the truth.

He suspects...

that this child isn't his.

l'd agree if it were a matter ofjust terminating the pregnancy.

But... this is about my character.

My self-esteem.

''He wants evidence... of my loyalty, of my love.''

He wants to put me to test.

But today he will have to give the test of how much he loves me.

''lf l am chaste, then l'm chaste with this child. Not otherwise.''

''lf he accepts me, it has to be with the baby. Or not at all.''

Get ready for the ordeal through fire.

Long live Lord Ramchandra!

Long live Mother Sita!

''Sita, l rescued you by waging a war with the enemy.''

l did not wage war to acquire you.

ln fact to prove my gallantry... protect goodness..

And to eliminate the stigma on my illustrious family!

You lived with a stranger in Lanka.

Hence there is a doubt on your integrity.

Hence l cannot accept you.

''Wherever you wish to go, with whomsoever you wish to go..''

you may go. - Enough.

''Oh valiant one, why do you utter such bitter words?''

lt's not my fault that Ravana kidnapped me.

l did not let him touch my physical or mental self.

And you suspect me? - l can't help it.

Having a divine woman like yourself in his palace...

The evil Ravana must not have been able to keep his hands off you.

Hence l forsake you.

Oh pride of the Raghu lineage...

Every moment l spent in Lanka felt like eternity

But l took your name and survived.

And the outcome is that... you question my chastity.

''You worry about your family, goodness and gallantry..''

But nary a thought about your life partner.

You were sent to exile not me.

l too could have stayed in the royal palace like Urmila.

But l considered you God. And came to the forest with you.

l did my duty as a wife. And you are punishing me!

Tell me one thing.. do you love me or not?

lf you love me then why don't you trust me?

''Princess of Mithilesh, the society... - l married you not society.''

''You tell me, are you with me or not?''

What is she saying?

Tell me...

Are you with me or not?

Answer me. Go on...

Prompt her fast. She's saying the wrong dialogues.

She's right.

''Princess of Mithilesh, calm down, dear one of Janak...''

Brother is angry with you. - What for?

l should be angry. Because the question is about my integrity.

lt's a matter of my self-esteem.

And the truth is you are the root cause of all my problems!

l...? - You chopped Suprankha's nose.

And Ravana kidnapped me! He should have kidnapped you!

He demonstrated his manly prowess only on a woman.

Stop muttering.

What crap! - Nonsense!

You brothers fought Ravan with an army of monkeys.

l battled him alone in Ashok Vatika. l had broken his spirit!

l shattered his self-confidence! l had defeated him right there.

Your valiant brother knocked down a dead man in the battlefield!

lf l'd given in to Ravana's wish..

Both of you would lose the war without fighting. Then...

''what would happen to your gallantry, your lineage, righteousness?''

''This is the payment l get for my love. My bravado, my patience, my trust.''

That in public l'm being humiliated... forsaked.

''Princess of Mithilesh, daughter of Janak...''

''My mother, Janki you digress from the issue.''

Light the fire.

There! The fire is lit! Enter.

There is no doubt that you are chaste.

You just have to step in the fire and get off.

''That will make brother happy, you and we too will be happy.''

Sing praise of... - Sita's groom Ramchandra!

Praise be to... - Mother Sita!

''Enter the fire, and prove..''

l don't want to prove a thing!

Not to a man who doesn't trust me or my words.

What nonsense!

''As for the test, both of us have stayed away from each other.''

Both of us should undergo the ordeal by fire.

Squat in the fire.

This is an insult to religion! - Stop this show!

Please calm down.

Drop the curtain!

Mr. Purushottam! Terrible news!

Janki refused to go through the ordeal of fire.

There goes Delhi! To hell with the wedding!

All men are alike!

''The words that soothe their ears, pleases their hearts..''

utter them and they will pamper you. They'll call you a goddess!

''The day you speak your heart, they'll brand you a whore. Has no character!''

''The caretakers or society are screaming! Ask them! Go on, ask!''

For centuries woman gave her life for man.

Has any man ever died for his woman on the pyre? Ask them!

ls there any fast for them?

Double-faced!

l'm glad l got rid of the rancour in my heart. l forgot l was on stage.

l thought it was Manish before me. - You made a big mistake...

by trusting Manish. - What mistake had you committed?

You married in the eyes of the world. As per tradition and customs.

But today you too stand there where l am.

Exiled with child in womb.

And poor Mother Sita... even after the ordeal through fire..

what did she get? Banishment?

She wandered in the forest with Luv and Kush in he womb!

Alas! Had Sita done what you did...

no man today would dare ask woman to prove herself.

Forget it. Let all men go to Hell!

We give them the status of a father. And they clamber on our heads!

We'll see what happens.

Down with Janki! - Fie on Janki!

Shame on Purushottam!!

Down with Janki! Shame!

Shame on Purushottam!!

Manish escaped overnight. He has left you alone here.

Now there are only two options for you.

Do you hear? Only one place for Janki.

Prison or mental asylum.

''Yes, there can be another option. lf you agree to me.''

Become your mistress?

Other than your wife does every woman look like a whore?

Pay someone and have her. Take advantage of another get laid.

What? Woman leaves home to earn a livelihood.

And every man assumes she's his property! Why?

Understand the gravity of the situation. They want you dead!

You have slighted religion! - l haven't slighted religion.

l just raised a question.

Which has been rising in woman's mind for centuries.

They want me dead because they have no answer!

l'd prefer the madhouse to living with such illiterate heretics!

Janki is a witch!

Here comes the blatant! - She has slandered the Ramayana!

She is a prostitute! - Janki is a slut!

The only place for Janki.. - Prison or madhouse!

Calm down...

''Excuse me, calm down.''

''Janki is not in her senses. See, the ambulance has come.''

She's going to the hospital. Please give her way. Let her go.

Where are you going? Have you gone mad? You stay here.

She's experienced everything! - She even smokes!

''Slut! Go, drown yourself! - She has maligned herself everywhere!''

She boozes! - Whose child are you carrying?

Must be Purushottam's! - Coming with me?

Move on! What are you glaring at?

No!

Don't! - What are you doing?

She's pregnant!

''Vaidehi, l lost my baby...''

''No, Janki... - l've lost it!''

Janki had lost her senses.

''lf she were right in the head, would she do this on stage?''

She had to go to the asylum and so she's gone.

Scoundrel! You should be sent to the asylum!

''No, not even there...''

You won't even spare the lunatics.

A bestial monster like yourself should be bound in a cage at zoo!

Don't you have any shame talking to elders like this?

When you have no shame marrying a wife half your age why should l be ashamed?

''Good gracious. Lata, go upstairs.''

Women of good homes shouldn't even hear such words.

''And men of good families, even with a wife at home...''

have the liberty to ogle at other women!

You men don't trust your own selves. That is why you keep women in veil!

You hide her in corners! lmprison her behind bars!

Keep quiet! - l won't. l know everything!

Those were your hired goons who hurt Janki!

l'll tell the police!

Where are you going?

l have called up your husband.

He must be on his way with the reward and the cops.

Let me go! - Does one let go of a lakh of rupees?

Leave her. - Who spoke?

l said let her go!

You know nothing... - l know everything!

Leave her. Or should l fling this? And blow your skull to pieces?

Move back! Move!!

Come with me.

l forgive you. Do not return. Assume your husband is dead.

How can l let my Godlike husband die so easily?

l still have to take my revenge.

l've fasted for you for so many years. l too should get some reward for it.

l will return. Come with me.

She will take revenge. And the other will lock me in a zoo.

What man? Boozed to the gills? We've been knocking for so long!

''Are you Purushottam? - Yes, l am.''

l am Raghuveer. Where is my wife? - With my wife.

And your wife? - With your wife.

lf l hit you with my broken arm your head will split wide open!

Speak the truth! - That is the truth.

My wife ran away with his wife.

Bad times! l've heard of men eloping with women.

But for the first time l'm hearing of women running away!

Devastation! lt's true. The bell proves it.

Coming.

Vaidehi was seen in the Awadh Express.

Listen... - Yes?

lf you find my wife... - We'll send her.

No! Take her along. - For what? Rent her out?

Stupid jerk!

''The impish breeze was flowing in its' own way''

''Somebody gave it agony''

''And took the wings away''

''The impish breeze was flowing in its' own way''

''Somebody gave it agony''

''And took the wings away''

''The weather changed. The song broke''

''Silence permeated''

''What path, which city...''

''where are you headed?''

''Tired eyes look for its' home''

Hail Mother!

You? Here? Don't interfere.

l warn you or you won't leave unscathed!

''Mother, don't worry. Bulwa is here. He will save us.''

Hear that?

The kid understood. But you didn't.

Return everyone's stuff. And quietly jump out the back door.

Don't act too smart! This isn't your territory!

Dogs have their territories. Storms and typhoons have no area!

Quickly take your pick. Do you want to escape or die?

l warn you once again. - Why are you wasting time arguing?

''lf we chop off his head, we'll get Rs.200000 as reward!''

Manliness isn't measured by the length of your moustache.

Those who are men never hurt women and kids.

''And those who do, Bulwa loves to hunt such beasts.''

Shut your eyes.

''You, here? Who is this?''

She fainted in the train. She's also running fever.

Take her to Aunt Dulaari. - Yes.

Gently...

Keep this. - No...

Keep it.

Shall l come along? - No. l'll take her.

''Along with the cops, Gajendra is looking for you.''

l met Gajendra's dogs in the train. l cut the tickets for 5 of them.

Feeling very sleepy?

Press properly.

Think of it as my neck not my leg and press.

''Then your arms will find the strength. - Master, that's enterprising.''

Only you take advantage of hatred. You are indeed admirable.

Yes master? - Has the train arrived?

''Yes, master. - Whom are you taking?''

A female patient. - l see.

''Taking her to Dulaari? - Yes, master.''

Carry on. - Good day.

She treats everyone. But she won't treat me.

Congratulations.

The mother and child are fit and fine.

Congratulations. - ls it a son?

Why do you harp on about a boy? lt's a goddess.

Girl again! - Why are you holding your head?

As if it's a problem not a girl.

Have you forgotten when you were unemployed?

Only after Dhaniya's birth was your house built.

Damn fool! You've made so much progress since!

Thank God and sing His praise.

Keep lying. Consider this your house.

''Tell me, where are you going?''

And all alone? Neither husband nor parents.

All right. Don't talk if you don't want to.

But don't worry. Worry harms the baby.

How do you know? - Listen to her! l'm the midwife here.

Aunt! Hurry!! - What happened?

Papa and Uncle are drowning Pooja in milk!

Good God!!

They are out of their minds!

What's the matter? - The baby that was just born..

Her father wants to kill her by drowning her in milk!

Dear God! Send her back as a boy!

Accept her back!

''Take her back, dear God!!''

No!

You sinner! What were you up to?

What has this little thing done to you? She is a gift of God!

But she won't carry brother's name! The first born is already a girl!

Shut up! Dowry mongers!

You men are a burden to earth!

''lf this was done to your mother, how would you take birth?''

Murderers! This is a latent mother!

What will remain in the world if you kill a mother?

My baby...!

You remember 6 dead bodies! And you're filing the report.

But one living girl is missing and you know nothing about it!

''Just a minute, Mr. Raghunath.''

They are scared out of their wits because of the bloodshed.

''But their talk proves this without doubt, your wife is in this area.''

We will find her.

You will.

You will.

''What is the reward sum? - 100,000.''

''lncrease it. Hike it by 200,000 or 5000000''

So much so that whoever has given her refuge feels greed instead of mercy.

What's the matter? Why are your hands trembling?

''lf you hadn't reached there in time they would've killed the child, no?''

They are butchers.

A girl is a burden for them.

Look over there.

That 10 year old girl is carrying double her weight.

''Now tell me, who is the burden and who is carrying it!''

And look at 7 year old Kajri.

She stands holding her little brother on her waist.

lsn't this her age to be playing?

But how will she play? She's half a mother at this tender age!

When did her childhood come and leave..? Nobody knows.

ln 2 years she'll be cooking for her father.

Another 2 years and she'll cook for her husband and family.

As well as work in the fields.

''ln a short time, she'll bear a couple of kids and grow old.''

That's a woman's life in our country. Serve man and die!

And men have the gall to say that a woman is the door to Hell!

You stupid men have come to earth via that very door!

Yet they refer to her as a burden!

''Not a burden, woman is the force that carries burdens!''

Take my own daughter-in-law's example.

''Yes, she is my daughter-in-law. And my son, her husband...''

''he left his mother, child and wife and ran away. ln search of God.''

Excrete of a cat! Of no use to anyone!

''Wretch! Ominous fellow! - Mother, now stop it.''

Why? Have you ever heard of a woman running off in search of God?

Deserting her husband and child?

My daughter-in-law performs the duties my son should have!

''Looked after the house, worked day and night for her son, Prakash.''

Sent him to school. - Then to college.

Graduation and now law studies. L.L.B.

And a computer expert.

He is coming tomorrow with a computer for me.

Oh yes. lt will be the first computer in 20 villages! First and only.

''Aunt, you're very fond of English. - Not fond of..''

l can't help it.

Our own language isn't appreciated in our nation.

''All around, it's only English.''

So l thought let me learn it.

l memorised huge thick books.

Start to finish. Just like that only.

Did l say something wrong?

What is the matter? No work in the fields?

There is but Phoolmati didn't come to work for 2 days.

''l asked her today and she says, she won't work anymore.''

Phoolmati has full liberty.

She's the only one in the village who wears flowers in her hair.

From tomorrow you'll work in my house not the fields. Serving me. Okay?

''Master, l can't come.''

l... l'm working for Aunt Ram Dulaari.

l'm paid more there. - Chop it!

Chop her hair off! And darken her face!

''Lord Ram is the groom. Music plays all around''

This assignment is ready.

How much for Shahjahanpur? - l'll tell you tomorrow.

lt is 5 o'clock. Your shift ends now.

Now go home and cook dinner for your menfolk.

''And all those who want advance, take it today.''

l don't want any.

''l want Rs. 100. - Okay, take it.''

Sign this voucher.

What is this? l've been teaching you for so long...

and you're still using the thumb? Sign or l won't give the money!

l can't sign properly as yet. - No problem. Take your time.

That's better.

''Honestly aunt, you are doing a darn good job.''

lt's necessary. There's only one way to reform women.

Education.

And what do they call it...?

You speak quite good English.

What happened to her?

She refused to work in Gajendra's field. And this is what Birendra did!

What? May vultures feast on the scoundrel's flesh!

Don't worry.

Wash her face.

Don't you worry. Consider that you've evaded a problem.

What happened? Who did this? - Gajendra and Virendra.

These two marauders were born when 100 demons died!

He was lucky that Bulwa missed. Or he'd have lost his neck!

He only lost an arm. Nothing else.

The village faced a severe drought when Bulwa was about 7 years old.

Not a drop of water in the village. Bulwa's throat was parched.

Gajendra had water in his well. Bulwa's mother pleaded with him..

The scoundrel put his hand in her blouse in return for water!

Then his mother threw the pitcher at his head.

Gajendra accused her of theft.

And sentenced her hands to be doused in boiling oil.

''Time has changed, not the situation.''

From Bulwa's mother to Phoolmati..

Woman remains in exactly the same place.

lt will change.

When woman learns to appreciate herself.

When she respects herself. Only then will others honour her.

''Are your results out? - Yes, second division.''

But we had bribed for first division. - These professors are cheats.

Tomorrow itself l'll beat them up The next exam will be in hospital.

Let it be. But do warn them.

Next time if my child doesn't top. l'll open up his top.

So what's the news about my darling daughter?

l'm fine.

You've come at the right time. Write me a speech for the election.

Ask Prakash to write. He's very smart.

Who is he? Pandey's son? - No..

''He must be Harpat's son. - No, Aunt Ram Dulaari's son.''

Ram Dulaari's son? - Son of a low caste! lmpossible!

He's very capable. He's getting a computer from the city for his mother.

What's that? Spare part of a tractor?

A computer is a miracle. lt alone can do the work of 10 men!

Really? - Yes.

Can it lift my tractor by itself?

Dimwit! This is why l'd tell you to study.

Take your uncle to see the computer.

Check what Ram Dulaari intends doing with the computer here.

Bless me. - God bless.

''Okay, now put this away and you sit here.''

Now inaugurate it.

''Do you remember how? - Yes, l know all.''

You taught me. First.. l press this button. Right?

This is a miracle!

See that? - This really is a miracle!

How is it? - Beautiful.

Glorious.

l've never seen this lady before. - We've come to see the computer!

lt's nice.

Nice... let's leave.

What a wonder!

There! Gone again.

The light goes more often that it remains.

You will laugh. You have electricity. Only my home is dark.

l'll leave.

You just came. The city was better. We'd meet more often.

''We'd go out, watch films.''

Here you stay aloof. You don't meet at all!

Meeting is fine but what next? lf somebody finds out...

The very thought scares me. - There you go again!

''l told you, when you stand first in the state and your photo...''

is published then nobody will object and l'll convince Papa too.

So this is the plan?

May God fulfill your wish.

Now l better leave or l'll miss the last bus to Makhanpur.

When will you return? - Friends' wedding is at night.

l'll return by the morning bus. - Sure?

Yes.

Special announcement. A lady named Vaidehi Bajaj..

Brother! - Yes?

l saw this woman. - Really? Where?

At Ram Dulaari's. - Dimwit. You are drunk.

What would a girl from the city do in the village?

Birendra can't be wrong where women are concerned.

Just a minute. - What are you up to?

A reward of Rs. 10 lakhs. - 0... 9..

''Birendra, younger brother of Gajendra from Bhawanipur here.''

Yes? - Your madam...

the photo on television.. Are you listening?

l heard it in the garden! Was he born with a loudspeaker? What says he?

ls what you're saying right? - Cent per cent.

Bring the money and take the girl.

Fine. We'll meet at the address you said tomorrow.

l've arranged for you to win the election!

We'll kidnap the city girl.

''Master, l've cut the connection. - Well done.''

What connection? - Ram Dulaari's electric connection.

She has been teaching computer to the oafs. Now let's see her teach!

lt's only the electric connection that's been cut. But..

The connection of this house is tightly connected to hers.

What do you mean? - Sushma is slipping.

What the heck are you saying? l'll chop your tongue to pieces!

My tongue and eyes belong to you.

l did see Sushma with Ram Dulaari's son Prakash.

Where will that boy be found? Where?

He has gone to Makhanpur. For a friend's wedding.

He will return by the morning bus.

Brother... don't worry one bit.

Don't worry one bit.

Prakash who dared to lay his eyes on Sushma...

l'll kill him and bury him in the field!

No... no little one.

Such an easy death won't give my heart any solace.

Nor will that lowly caste learn a lesson.

No.

Castrate the rascal!

Chop and hurl his weapon away!

Seems like a long drawn affair.

Nothing new.

What happened?

Once there was a wedding in our village.

Suddenly the lights went out.

Do you know whom the groom garlanded instead of the bride?

His own mother-in-law!

Hang on.

What happened? Why are you so frightened?

Do something fast! Send message to Prakash not to return.

Why? - His life is in danger!

Good God! What are you saying? Why would his life be in danger?

What has he done? Tell me. Who wants to kill him?

Tell me!

My Papa.

Why?

Why? - He has found out..

Prakash and l love each other.

Love?

Wretch! Why did you do this? Why?

Why did you do this? Oh why?

Woe upon us!

Woe upon us! We will be destroyed!

We are ruined!

''All my efforts, my penance.... she shattered all my dreams!''

We are ruined!

Couldn't she find anybody other than my son in this world?

We are ruined! Ruined!

''Child, l beg you...''

l beseech you spare his life!

Don't take him away from me! l have nobody but him!

Forget him. Please. - l'll forget everything.

But save his life!

l'll go to Makhanpur if you won't.

No!

No! You don't go there!

l will go but l won't let you go there. never.

''As soon as dawn breaks, that boy will be...''

''My respects, master.''

The child had a tummy ache. l've given her the medicine.

lt was quite late in the night so l thought..

l'll escort the child home.

Go to your room.

''l'll take leave, master. - Won't you take your fees?''

''No master, there's no need.''

''Are you doing me a favour? - No, master. That's not true.''

Take it if brother gives it with love.

Come...come here.

You're no human but a beast!

Shut up. - No yelling.

We'll parade both of you naked through the village!

She's the woman l told you about!

Lock Ram Dulaari in her own house. And lock this woman upstairs.

''No, master! Let her go! She has nothing to do with this.''

She's in grave trouble! - We'll erase her troubles.

Her husband is coming with 10 lakhs tomorrow.

''Master, no..! - Take her away!''

''Let her go, master.''

Take her away! - Master!!

Listen...! Sushma isn't in her room.

The city woman too is missing.

The city lady has kidnapped Sushma!

l'm sure they've gone to the bus station!

Stop! Stop the bus!

What's the matter? - You can't go to the village!

We must go back to the city. - Why to the city?

No questions. We must leave. Pronto! - What's wrong?

''ls everything all right back home? - Yes, come on!''

Praise the Mother!

Our enmity is different from this matter here.

Ram Dulaari's son has kidnapped Sushma!

And this city lass supported him!

''No, l came of my own accord!''

''Whatever it be, now it's a matter of Gajendra's honour!''

Hats off to your Gajendra!

He has no concern for the honour of the poor.

''Whenever he feels like it, rubs and snuffs it!''

''When it comes to himself, he screams in anguish!''

When he has sown bitterness how can he reap sweetness?

Once again we warn you hand them over to us! Gajendra will settle scores.

Will he do justice? The one who starves his employees...

to fill his godowns? Will he do justice?

The one who sheds the blood of innocents in the name of caste?

Tries to dishonour a poor woman asking for water in times of drought.

Will that Gajendra do justice? l will do justice now!

This boy kidnapped the girl. l will bring the father here!

l'll rip his skin and make a poor man wear the shoe made from it!

What are you waiting for? He's alone. Kill him!

Bravo!

''Fine, now suffer the consequences of Gajendra's fury! Now he will..''

Quiet!

He wets his pants when l roar here!

His fury?

He won't go to shit without four gun-toting men!

Threatening me with him!

''Prakash, Sushma and the girl have gone to the woods. To Bulwa.''

This morning my niece eloped with a boy from a low caste.

Vaidehi too left with them.

''Yes, terribly dammit!''

The entire house is dammit with sorrow.

Yours is a professional runner. Ours eloped for the first time.

See my elder brother He's furious with anger.

''Any other time, we'd have burnt down the village!''

But what can we do? lt's election time.

With great difficulty brother got the ticket.

''Have you found out where she is? - She's with our enemy, Bulwa.''

He's a very dangerous man. - Where will l find this danger?

Where and how and when and if at all he'll be... He decides that.

Praise the Mother.

''Are you Bulwa? - Yes, l am.''

Where is Vaidehi? Call her. l want to see her.

l'll have to ask her.

She's my wife! - This too l must confirm.

Can't blame you for this. Times are bad.

But not here. We are much behind time and low in society.

But a little higher in principles.

Honesty in my pockets and l risk my life... that's my asset.

Every woman is my mother and l don't sell my mother!

Blessed is the Mother.

You talk of high ideals.

Whereas you keep another man's wife by force...

Mind your tongue! Else l'll chop it off right here!

And you won't be able to convey a word to Gajendra!

Look.. - Meeting adjourned.

l'll get her to Malai Ghat tomorrow morning. Come and meet her.

But no use of force. And come all alone.

The sentence for being untrue is death!

Blessed is the Mother.

What's the matter? Why are you crying?

Because at this moment our daughter..

is ravaging her honour lying with that low caste boy.

And her crazy father is cremating her.

She died the day she shamed us by leaving!

Offer flowers!

She is dead!

Go on!

Send all our men with this man to Malai Ghat.

Bulwa and all his men should be hacked and thrown in the river!

We're helping each other because..

you want Bulwa dead and l want my wife. Safe

Two minutes. Two minutes is all you have.

Either by force or anyhow save your wife.

l'm not responsible for anything.

Do not be afraid. Go ahead and meet him.

''Go on. Sit in the launch. - Now look, Raghu. Don't use force...''

We have no time.

That man you're banking on is going to be dead in 2 minutes.

Bulwa! Run away!

Glory to the Goddess!

Betrayal will be punished with death. l told you.

But you couldn't get it in your skull...

You women are your own worst enemies!

Go to hell!

You ought to be thankful you haven't married an alien...

you have married a girl from your own country.

''Only she could be horrified at your death, despite all your atrocities.''

''Or else, your head would have rolled off your shoulders!''

''lt isn't just about the baby, Raghu. lt's about my self-respect.''

And that's what l'm trying to protect.

What a slur on our name!

lf we don't do something about it even now...

the community is going to call us a bunch of eunuchs.

What are we to do? What...?

We must humiliate Bulwa...

and teach the lower-castes a lesson!

Ram Dulaari!

No!

No!

Give that to me... Give it! - No!

Don't anyone dare come closer!

''Mother! Save me, Mother!''

''Samariya! Aunt Laxmi... save me, someone!''

l have done no harm to anybody!

Spare me...! Please let me go!

Mother!

Let me go! Please leave me alone!

Don't!

Nathu...? You? You've been a brother to me!

''Let me go, my son... Please leave me alone!''

God! What am l to do...? Where am l to go?

''Mangal! What are you doing, my son?''

l've always been an aunt to you!

''Spare me... Please let me go, my son!''

Let me go... Nandu!

''Mother! Birju... come to my rescue, someone!''

Hold her down!

''Last night, Gajendra and Virendra...''

raped Ram Dulaari and burnt her alive!

Master! We have captured Bulwa! We bring him here in chains!

Bravo!

''With the lion bound in chains, Gajendra comes out in the open!''

lt's exactly after 14 years...

6 months...

8 days...

''and 4 hours, that l get to see you again.''

l remember everything.

You were bound to remember every moment!

l left you with a single hand... to wash and feed yourself!

Throw him at my feet! l'm going to carve him to pieces!

They aren't your men. They're my men.

''To ferret a snake like you out of its pit, this was the only way!''

''With a dagger held to his back, man will do anything he's asked to!''

Bravo!

l looked for you among the men...

''and here you were, hiding behind the women''

Bloody eunuch!

Had you attacked me in a sari... l might yet have spared you.

Bulwa! Where are you going?

''Bulwa! Kill me, before you leave!''

Know what? l was the one who raped Ramdulaari!

''For your mother's sake, Bulwa... Kill me, before you go!''

Bulwa! The para-military forces are here. Gajendra has fled.

Let's escape! C'mon!

Hurry up! Quick!

Behind the hillock is an army camp. Go ahead safely.

There's no danger there. Go on! - How about you?

You're badly hurt! You must go to a hospital. Come with us.

l'm okay. But your life is in danger. Go on!

Who do you think you are? What will you achieve in this condition?

''All your men are dead! And you will die, too!''

l'm the jinxed one

l bring misfortune to everyone.

''Maithili, Janki, Ramdulaari...''

''and now, it's you.''

Do not hold yourself responsible. And do not grieve for them.

They were brave women who fought the hypocrites.

They took on a system fraught with evil customs.

And suffering is a part of one's struggle.

Have faith in them. Their sacrifice will not go in vain.

And do not worry about me.

Death cannot claim me. Bulwa is immortal.

Whenever someone raises a cry against atrocities and injustice...

''be sure, Bulwa is somewhere around.''

l know only this much...

Humans are those who raise their voice against injustice.

They're among the living.

Glory to the Goddess.

Glory to the Goddess.

No praise is enough for Gajendra Babu.

''Despite the tragedy back home, he's here to take part...''

in the annual day celebrations of our organization.

That speaks for his greatness.

l now request the retired Chief Justice Mr Srivastava...

to come to the stage and felicitate Gajendra Babu.

Thank you.

A man who rapes women...

has no right to beget such honour.

Go away. You don't know who l am.

l know. A man who can rape a pregnant woman...

can rape his own mother too.

And you know what you call such people in your own words.

Who are you?

This... this is the real Gajendra Singh!

l wanted to expose him to all of you.

He's the man who raped Ramdulaari.

He burnt her alive!

And you folks are felicitating him... - She's lying!

She's a whore! A woman having loose-moral.

''She's pregnant, but she's running away from her husband.''

She has illicit relations with the bandit Bulwa!

''He has instigated her and sent her here, to level accusations at me!''

What are you watching? Throw her out.

Get out... - Hold it.

What do you wish to say?

You're a woman! And you lie in the presence of so many men.

Don't you feel any shame? - l do!

l do feel a sense of shame!

A land where womenfolk are given the exalted position of Goddesses...

a land where people scale mountains...

singing glories to the Goddess Mother...

''a woman, a mother, was raped and burnt alive.''

And no one even bothered to enquire.

Such is the hypocrisy of a nation in which l was born.

l'm ashamed of that.

To see my menfolk remain mute spectators to atrocities...

''perpetrated in their presence,...''

l feel ashamed to acknowledge their impotency.

l feel ashamed when l see womenfolk rendered helpless.

''This is what women should do. And this, they mustn't.''

''This is right for her, and this is wrong.''

''To those who shackle the minds of the womenfolk, l ask...''

how many more sacrifices do you need? How many of us will you kill?

''Even today, in several villages...''

the female child is killed at birth.

''Several unmarried girls kill themselves,...''

for fear of not taking enough dowry to their in-laws.

And yet others are burnt alive after marriage.

Even before a girl can think for herself...

she is married away...

as if she were a burden they want to get rid of.

A woman who has not borne a child...

is spurned with the label of a barren woman.

ls a woman only a baby-producing machine then?

Does she have no personality of her own?

Does she have no identity she can call her own?

There are people who raise a storm in the name of culture and religion.

Why don't they raise a voice against these evils?

l have no witnesses against this man.

None

''ln a society where the one who speaks the truth is declared ''mad''...''

''and the one who remains silent is called ''wise''...''

who will ever speak the truth?

''l have spoken the truth. And l know, l will be burnt alive today.''

And why not? Because this is the nation...

''where Sita, who returned safely from the clutches of Ravana...''

''was forced to stand a test by fire by her own husband, Rama!''

From Sita to Maithili to Janki to Ramdulaari...

so many women are being charred in vicious fires!

And they will continue to burn in the future!

Because we do not feel a sense of shame anymore!

Every trace of shame and humanity is dead for us.

Proof is this man here!

He raped a mother. And he set her on fire!

And you are today felicitating him on this high platform!

Cut the melodrama! ...throw her out!

Haven't you heard? Get lost!

''Do not worry, sister. We are with you.''

Yes! We are with you. - So am l.

''We will stand testimony! - Yes, sister...''

l will stand testimony against my husband.

Step back... Move!

''You can't hold me in prison for even seven hours, lnspector.''

l have connections right to the top.

''l,...''

could you consider me worthy of forgiveness?

l'm fortunate to have you for my wife.

''Come, sit in my taxi.''

Treat it like your own car. Please get in.

You...?

''l told you, l met him at the wedding! - The biscuit-seller?''

l've given up all that. l drive a cab in New York now.

''This is my husband, Raghu. - Hello.''

Daughter or son? - Daughter.

What have you named her? - Ramdulaari.

Nice name. - And nice to have met you too.

Here's a pass for the charity show l'm doing. Make sure you come.

''Janki? - My friend, she's a fabulous dancer.''

''One pass won't do, madam. We're two of us.''

''Have you got married, you mean? - You think l'd remain a bachelor?''

Take a look at this. - Maithili!

lt's Maithili... look! He has married her!

''We'll discuss the rest in the cab, or they'll give me a ticket. C'mon!''

We're all here now. So we can keep meeting.

l've actually brought Janki here for a charity show.

''With the fund we collect, we will help the organizations...''

working towards the upliftment of women.

Raghu's helping me too. - l'm not alone.

All my colleagues and... - What is most important is that...

women have begun to realise at last that...