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That was 'Smile'. My favourite song in the whole world!

Just for you.

Hey, Goa! How are you today?

You're listening to Radio Zindagi.

The most joyful show in the whole world.

And you're with me Ethan Mascarenhas.

l was a little sad this morning..

..because my Producer Jenny left for Miami for her son's wedding.

But there's an upside in Jenny leaving too..

..and that is, our producer today is Sofia D'Souza..

.. who's been my Nurse for the last 1 2 years.

Mind you, l don't call her Sister..

.. because she is unbelievably beautiful!

She tells me we have our last caller for the day.

Hello. What's your name?

Hi. This is Dick calling.

Dick.. Dick Fernandes?

That's right. You remember!

lt was exactly a year ago.

Pamela had left me and l just didn't want to live.

l called your show to dedicate one last song to her..

.. and you convinced me right there, on-air not to commit suicide..

.. and to go and get the girl.

You're a magician!

You change people's lives. You certainly changed mine.

Do you know what happened today?

Pamela has given birth to my little girl!

1 7 minutes ago.. and about 7 pounds..

.. and you're the first person to know.

Congrats, Dick! You did it.

That's so beautiful.

My next song is for the little angel..

..and this incredible journey..

..of a beautiful life.

lt doesn't matter if it weighs 7-odd pounds or a 1 00 grams.

''This bitter-sweet existence has left me with.. ''

''.. barely 1 00 grams of life that l've held on to.. ''

''.. breathing my heart into every moment.''

''This bitter-sweet existence..''

''This bitter-sweet existence..''

lt's time to say goodbye, friends..

B-Y-E..

.. three simple letters, one difficult word.

So, while you enjoy the rest of this beautiful evening..

.. l'll wait patiently for my friend, Devyani..

..who is a whole hour late.

This is Ethan Mascarenhas..

.. over and out.

Stupid!

''Life is good. Life is wonderful.''

''Life is pain.''

''Life is good.''

''Life is wonderful.''

''Life is pain. lt's all part of the game.''

''Life is good.''

''Yeah all good.''

''Life is pain.''

Hi Sofia are you leaving?

Not yet. Just getting some coffee.

Could l have a cup too? One sugar, please. - Sure.

Sorry.. sorry.. sorry, l'm late!

An idiot banged into my car on my way here..

Of course! - Really!

These flowers are for you.

Ah! That felt good!

Don't be silly!

So, tell me, what was so urgent? Why have you called me?

l have a small request, Devyani.

Sure.

l need to file a petition.

Okay.

lt's a petition to die.

l know you're shocked, Devyani. But let's not make an issue out of this.

lt's a simple, straightforward request.

Are you crazy?

Should l turn this blood circulation table upside down..

..so your brain gets some blood?

You're asking the court to grant you permission to die?

lt's called Euthanasia.

Mercy Killing.. You must have heard.

l don't understand, Ethan..

You've done so well all these years. You're a survivor!

And suddenly, you come up with this?! You want to die!

ln any case, the courts will not consider this.

Euthanasia is not allowed in lndia.

Do as you're told, Devyani..

.. you will be paid for it.

Anything else?

Do you need anything else?

Some sex would be good.

Will you get me a pack of condoms..

.. and a beautiful willing woman, please?

What do you say?

Hello.. - l'm sorry, Doc to call you this early.

But l had to talk to you..

l met Ethan last night. He wants me to file a petition for Euthanasia.

- Who's going to lndonesia? - Wake up, Doc!

Euthanasia. Mercy Killing.

This must be one of his stupid jokes.

You laugh the loudest at them, don't you?

But this is not a joke. This could be serious.

All right. Don't get hyper. Relax.

He has his dialysis later today.

Why don't you come over? We can talk then.

This is my responsibility now. l will handle it. Alright.

l thought l was a friend.

You took such a big decision all on your own?

l didn't know l had to take a vote.

Ok Doc do you think science will progress enough..

.. in my lifetime for me to walk again?

No. - Will l ever be able to move my hands?

No.

My fingers? My toes?

No.

My kidneys have given up. Do you think you can save my lungs?

Ethan.. - Yes or No, Doc?

No.

There it is, Doc.

lt's a No for me too..

Look at all that you've achieved, Ethan..

You've written a book.. You run a radio show, Radio Zindagi..

You're a source of hope and inspiration to millions..

You fought Ethan, and you fought valiantly!

Exactly, Doc!

l conquered my life.

l've lived the last 1 4 years with great pride.

But now l choose not to live at the mercy of these machines!

l'm your doctor..

How do you plan to stop me?

By testifying in court..

.. saying that you're mentally unstable.

.. that you're seeking death from depression.

l'll make sure no court in this world will listen to your plea.

They'll have to listen..

They will listen..

Devyani will make sure of that.

Fight for me, Devyani.

Fight like a tigress..

lf you win the case, you'll set me free.

And if you lose, l'm serving a life sentence, anyway.

Case 41 1 . Ethan Mascarenhas v/s Union of lndia.

Are both parties present?

Yes, Your Honor. Devyani Dutta for Ethan Mascarenhas.

Yes, Your Honor. Vipin Patel for Union of lndia.

Please proceed.

Your Honor, my client Mr. Ethan Mascarenhas has filed..

..a petition for Euthanasia.

Ms. Dutta, you're aware our law does not permit Euthanasia.

You are challenging Article 21 of the lndian Constitution..

.. it's the Fundamental Right to Live.

lf a citizen has the Right to Live..

.. he also has the right to choose NOT to live.

We strongly believe, Your Honor that it is time..

..for this law to be amended.

Changing a law is not as simple as changing your clothes.

Your Honor, l'm not saying that every appeal..

..for Euthanasia should be granted.

But each case needs to be evaluated on its individual merit.

There isn't any merit in this case other than propagating suicide.

l disagree. As a law-abiding citizen..

..my client is legally asking for euthanasia.

So, your client believes that death is the solution to all suffering?!

Your Honor, in that case my client would've made..

..this appeal 1 4 years ago..

.. immediately after his accident which left him paralysed.

But he didn't do that.

This Ethan Mascarenhas is quite a character.

On one hand, he speaks about leading a happy life on his radio show..

.. and on the other, he pleads for his own death!

This is completely contradictory and hypocritical.

His petition is based on medical and humanitarian grounds.

Do you believe in Euthanasia, Ms. Dutta?

ln this particular case.. Yes.

This petition is dismissed.

''A strange request.. ''

''Ethan Mascarenhas files a petition for Mercy Killing.''

''Organic food is not healthier, says a study.''

l'm sorry, Sofia..

- l was going to tell you, but.. - Sports Page.

l know you're upset. You're justified.

l think l owed it to you more than anyone else..

You don't owe me anything, Mr. Mascarenhas.

After all, l'm just your Nurse!

Your soup and your favourite garlic bread-sticks..

..will reach you in half an hour.

Your lunch will reach you at 1 pm as usual..

.. at 4pm, l'll check your pulse and blood pressure..

.. and if there is anything else you need before that..

.. l'm just a whistle away.

Sofia! Don't walk away! l'm talking to you!

And after this petition if you don't need my services any more..

..do let me know l'll submit my resignation.

Sofia!! - 1 2 years of service and..

..he doesn't even bother to tell me..

Excuse me! May l help you?

Sorry. Finally, l find someone in this house..

l thought l was all alone..

Such a beautiful house!

Rosy!!

Maria!! - Yes, Ma'am!

Why is the main door open?

There's a stranger in the house

taking pictures and neither of you have any idea..

Actually Ma'am, l'm here to meet Mr. Mascarenhas.

Obviously, you couldn't be here to meet James Bond!

That's funny, Ma'am.

l'm Omar Siddiqui. l'm the new producer of his radio show..

.. the Radio Station has sent me to help Mr. Mascarenhas.

Here's my Letter of Appointment.

We don't need a Producer! What we really need is a Caretaker.

Someone to do the dishes, to wash clothes and such?

That's exactly what l wanted Ma'am..

l'm Mr. Mascarenhas' biggest fan.

l'd do anything for him!

Sofia!!

Stay right here until l call for you.

Here?

Here!

Crazy woman!

Where have you been?

The Radio Station has sent a new Producer. Shall l call him in?

Forget the damn Producer! What about my bedsores?

You forgot to turn me over, Sofia.

You seem to forget a lot these days..

.. the only thing you seem to enjoy is changing my pajamas.

What are you staring at?

Never seen a paralyzed man before?

What are you staring at?

l'm sorry, Sir. l wasn't staring. l was just thinking something.

What?

Nothing important, Sir..

What's on your mind?

Some rubbish, Sir!

Come on. Say it. lt's all right.

l was thinking, how would you scratch your nose if it tickled?

You may leave now.

Sir, l'm here to speak to you about..

Leave. Now.

l think your servant doesn't like me very much.

l keep telling you to wear better clothes

but you just never listen to me.

Either he goes. Or l.

l don't seem to be left with much of a choice here.

l'll be back, Sir.

Hey, Servant!

The idiot's words have left me with an itch.

Will you please scratch my nose?

A little to my right.

That's it.

l really need to go, Sofia.

l have to go.

''Renowned Radio Jockey

and the biggest magician of his time, Ethan Mascarenhas..''

''.. has filed a petition for Euthanasia in the Goa High Court,

shocking everyone.''

''1 4 years ago, during one of his magic shows..''

''..he met with an accident.''

''Following numerous surgeries and therapies,

he managed to hold onto his life..''

''.. but serious injuries to his spinal cord meant

that he would never walk again.''

This was Ethan addressing quadriplegics..

..at the launch of his book

'Learning to Fly', a few years ago..

Never lose your spirit or believe that your life is over..

We are special. Our world is beautiful..

.. and this life - we'll lead with dignity.

''lt appears that this man

who has been a role model to so many people is not a hero.. ''

''.. ln fact, he is nothing

but a hypocrite running away from his problems.''

''Who is the real Ethan Mascarenhas?''

''The man who inspires quadriplegics to live a life of dignity..''

''.. or the man who has given up on life today?''

Do me a favour. Switch off the television.

''.. is he making a spectacle of his own death?''

Put the tray down.

Please have a little soup.

Put it down, Sofia. l'm not hungry.

Go over to that table now.

Pick up the vase.

That's the one. Pick it up.

Smash it to the ground.

What?

lt's a simple task. Throw down the vase.

l can't do that.

You can do it, Sofia..

..l can't.

l really need to vent my anger.

Just do as l say.

l'm not doing that.

lf you don't do as l say, l'll walk right up to you..

.. drag you to the front door, throw you out of this house and this job.

Calm down, Mr. Mascarenhas.

l just want to be angry now.

Losing your temper isn't going to help.

You have the right to be angry..

the world has the right to call me names..

.. but l have no rights, whatsoever.

Please take your medicines, Mr. Mascarenhas.

Everyone thinks l've lost my mind..

What are you doing?

l don't need an injection. l'm okay now.

l just got a little angry.

You can't do this against my will. This is a crime.

l understand. You need to sleep now.

The one thing l have left is my mind.

l need it to think.. to fight the world.

Don't sedate me.

You're a terrible person!

l'm just following Dr. Nayak's instructions.

This will help you sleep better.

Sofia, l need to think..

All done.

Good night, Sir.

''l wonder whose dreams are these.. ''

''that the night has tucked.. ''

''.. under my pillow.''

''And yet, l can't find the sweet release of sleep.''

''Someone's asleep even while awake.''

''Someone's there even while no one's there.''

''Someone's asleep even while awake.''

''Someone's there even while no one's there.''

''l think of someone and the night stands still.''

''And yet, l can't find the sweet release of sleep.''

''l wonder whose dreams are these..''

''..that the night has tucked under my pillow.''

Sugar?

l just passed out..

Would you like some breakfast with your coffee?

That's really sweet of you. l'm terribly hungry.

You deserve a hearty breakfast.

Who knows what they'll feed you in prison.

Please don't say anything to Mr. Mascarenhas.

l most certainly will.

First, l'll inform Mr. Mascarenhas. Then the Radio Station..

But my first call will be to the police.

Please, Ma'am..

lf you tell on me, l will kill myself.

You don't believe me?

Good morning, Ma'am.

You weren't sent by the Radio Station. You are here to learn magic.

You lied to me.

l'm sorry, Sir. l didn't have a choice.

Now get out!

l'm not leaving until you agree to teach me.

This is getting out of hand. We must call the police.

Call them right now, Sofia.

1 991 Moscow.

The year you were knighted Merlin, the King of Magicians!

A five year old ran behind your car..

..that night chasing you for an autograph.

l was that kid.

You were God to me. You were everything l wanted to be.

l waited all this while to make myself worthy of you.

l'm ready now. Please teach me, Merlin.

Thank you, Mr. Siddiqui.

Thank you, Sir.

Do you have a girlfriend?

Sir?

Do you have a girlfriend?

Not yet. l'd like to fall in love someday.

l like women.

Presume l agree to teach you magic..

Thank you, Sir.

And some day this girlfriend of yours asks you..

.. to choose between her and magic.

What would you choose?

l would give it up.

The girl? Or magic?

l'd give up magic.

Love above all else, Sir.

You're giving away all your secrets to a perfect stranger?

Magic is all l have left.

l don't want my secrets to die with me

. l'd like to leave my magic behind for the world.

Stop talking now.

l'm trying to picture your sexy legs.

Omar is selfish. l hope you can see that.

At least he's honest.

Right there, Sofia.

Aah, your soft hands, Sofia.

Do you like that, Sir?

l, Omar Siddiqui, pledge..

.. never to reveal, under any circumstances..

.. these secrets of magic.

All my secrets are in this book.

From my first act to my last.

They are yours now.

You may put your hand down.

May l give you a hug?

No..

..l have enough attachments already.

Mr. Siddiqui!

Thank you.

What was that?

Magic.

Thank you, God!

What the hell?

Where do l look for a candle now?

Unbelievable!

Gosh! The Candle Act!

..with diagrams, illustrations, everything..

Me?

The man is sheer genius.

Can you believe l have all his secrets now?

Now, l'm going to be the greatest magician in the world.

There's just one problem..

This over-possessive Nurse of his..

She's a real bitch!

Ma'am!

l'm leaving for the day. Look in on Mr. Mascarenhas later.

Right away, Ma'am.

Just checking if you needed something.

Fix these cushions.

l've never done this before..

Don't you want to be a magician?

Of course! - So, come on.. - Okay.

Once the power is back, let's watch some Fashion TV..

Hot girls in short skirts and bikinis!

Good idea, Sir.

Oh no!

Sir.

Good night, Maria. Take care!

Sofia!!

Sofia!!

Sofia!!

Sofia!!

Coming.

Hold on, Sir.

Sofia!! - Coming!

Oh my God!

l'm really sorry. l was fixing the cushions. l totally lost control.

Are you all right?

l'm very sorry, Ma'am. l promise this will never happen again.

l'll be more careful the next time.

lt's okay, Mr. Siddiqui. You may leave.

Do you know what the real tragedy is, Sofia?

l was on the ground and l still couldn't see anything..

Your skirts are like tents..

Your beautiful legs, Sofia..

Just one glimpse.. that's my cure!

The day you come to work in a short skirt,

l swear l'll start walking again.

How about tomorrow?

Come on! Be a sport!

Hello, guys!

Hey, Devyani!

How are you, Sofia? - All good.

Hello!

Can l get you a chair, Devyani?

No, l'm good.

How're you feeling?

Great! l just came back from a jog. A little tired.

Do you still think about it?

The petition.

Never stopped.

You can re-appeal whenever you want..

Today?

lt's a few hours too late for today.

Tomorrow, then?

lt's not all that simple.

You're aware that our law doesn't permit Euthanasia.

But our appeal can set a precedent.

But for that we'll need to do much more.

Like what?

Use your radio show..

.. reach your cause to your listeners..

..try to get them to your side.

Rally enough support to force the judiciary to listen to your plea.

Maybe you can give it a name. You can call it 'Project Euthanasia'.

l like it.

Project 'Ethanasia'.

Goodbye, Sofia.

Ethan would like another cup of coffee.

l'm taking a slice of bread, l'm really hungry. Bye.

l was thinking..

Maybe l should add a few drops of cyanide ..

.. to his coffee; in place of sugar..

That'll solve it all.

What do you think?

We have a couple of other options too..

We can take him to the sea..

And push him off the lighthouse. Or maybe use his revolver?

.. and shoot him dead.

Stop it, Sofia!

The court has dismissed his plea. He had made his peace with it.

Why can't you just let things go?

You think l'm happy doing this?

Ethan is my best friend.

You can't imagine how much it hurts me to even think about his death.

You know l've seen him through his days of glory. You haven't.

His fame spread far and wide.. He had the world at his feet.

l'm not going to stand by and watch him suffer.

l care too much. Do you understand that?

You don't care for him.

Please understand..

No, you need to understand. This hasn't been easy on me either.

Right from the day l stepped into this house..

Every moment has been an attempt to ease his suffering..

.. and to lend dignity to his life.

l forgot all about family or having children..

Took all the abuse from my husband for this..

But l was clear. l'd do anything to keep this man alive.

l have done this for 1 2 years.. l'll continue doing this all my life.

This is my life.

We are not talking about your life.

This is about Ethan and his life.

You've done a lot for Ethan..

..and l thank you from the bottom of my heart. l really do.

But the fact is that the past 1 4 years have passed for him..

.. imprisoned in his own room, chained to his own bed.

He can feel nothing.. sense nothing.

He isn't even aware that he has passed urine or stools..

.. or that you've cleaned him up.

This will never change.

We know it very well.

l'm going to stand by Ethan.

And l'm going to make sure he gets what he wants.

What are you doing, Omar?

l thought l'd take some soup for Mr. Mascarenhas.

That's my job, not yours.

Don't worry, Ma'am. l've got it.

Put the tray down, Omar!

l heard that you haven't taken a single day off in the last 1 2 years..

Rosy and Maria say that you've come even on Sundays and holidays..

ls that really true?

Anyways, l think you need to take at least half a day off.

Please don't think this is my way of saying Sorry to you.. lt isn't.

Don't worry about Mr. Mascarenhas. l'll take care of him.

l promise you, l won't mess it up like the last time.

Just go and have some fun with your family..

Go to a movie.. go to a party.. go to the beach..

Just anywhere you wish.

You don't need to feel guilty about taking time off.

You deserve it.

Sofia.. Now go!

Sir, that's enough.

Sir, Sofia prepared this soup with lots of love.

Or Rosy and Maria will tell on me and Sofia will kill me.

Sofia! Sofia! Sofia!

Marble on the outside, pure granite inside.

What a lady! - What a lady! - What a lady! - What a lady!

Sir, l think she's in love with you.

No. What l meant was.. She loves you..

.. She loves us all.. She's a lovely person.

Pour me another.

Sure, l'll do that..

Just one thing.. Tell me about your first magic trick..

Don't try your tricks on me.

Sir.. - Just pour the wine!

l'll pour the drink in a moment. But l really want to know..

.. about your first magic trick.

l was seven years old.

Seven years old?

lt was Christmas eve, Mama and l both knew..

.. that Santa wasn't coming home that year either.

How could he?

We had no money for gifts.. nor a dad to buy them..

These are special homes..

.. that Santa usually skips.

Mama decided to sing at Martin's Bar that night.

l didn't know what that meant.. l was just so proud..

My Mama was up on stage and she looked beautiful.

Give this to the uncle sitting on that table. Go. Go.

Merry Christmas!

Stop this boring stuff! Give us something hot!

Mama..

Shake me. l'm magic!

Your first magic trick was The Raining Coins?

The smile on my mother's face..

.. that was my first magic trick!

This used to be my most popular act. No one knows the secret to it.

Concentrate, Omar.

Go ahead. Bring your hands together..

You can do it.

Make it up.

This is impossible, l'm just no good.

l don't think l can do this.

Use your anger.

Get to your feet and try again.

Fail again and try again. And fail again and try again!

Rise!

Tear the paper.

Now believe..

You know, Sofia..

lt's the applause that l miss the most.

Hey Goa. How's it going?

Welcome back to Radio Zindagi.

The topic for today's show is my petition for Mercy Killing.

.. Euthanasia.

Or ''Ethanasia'', as l like to call it.

l'd like to hear from you, so call in with your opinions..

Tell me whether l'm justified in what l'm asking for..

Sofia tells me we have our first caller.

Hello!

Sir, this is Omar.

l had to call you because it's not easy to say this in person.

l don't think this is right.

l can imagine what you must be going through..

But, You're an amazing man. l've never met anyone like you in my life.

l'm not saying all this just so l can continue to learn magic from you.

Sir, for me you are..

l don't know, sir. l don't know how to put it in words, but..

l want you to live.

l really want you to live.

An unexpected beginning to the show..

Thank you, Omar.

Thank you for calling and..

.. letting me know how you feel.

This is John..

And with me are Rafat, Javed and Gomes.

Hey, Ethan!

Hey, guys.

We are quadriplegics.. like you.

We even have a name for your gang..

.. 'The Super Duper Quads'!

You're a wonderful man. Everyone loves your show and loves you.

We would like to make you an offer.

Please don't say no.

Will you be the chairman of our 'Super Duper Quads' club?

Thanks so much for the offer, John.

But l've been sitting on a chair for too long.

But l hope you understand that l'm talking just about me..

.. my life and what l want.

This is not about all quadriplegics..

This is my personal choice.

Ethan..

We understand what you are going through.

We also understand why you want to do this.

Then what's your vote, guys?

No, Ethan. - We don't agree.

Hey, Ethan. This is Sister Julia.

There's something l have to tell you.

Go ahead, Sister.

God's love is so wonderful, so wonderful..

..God's love is so wonderful..

..for you and for me..

God is very kind when you're lonely..

Sister Julia seems to have been transported straight to the Vatican.

Without a ticket, at that.

l get it.

She votes 'Yes' for Life and 'No' for Project Ethanasia.

What kind of a role model are you?

The book you've written is a text book here ..

.. in our school for special children.

As the Principal of the school and as someone who looks up to you..

.. my vote is 'No'.

My friends and l are your biggest fans! You're the coolest RJ ever!

You play such great music..

.. all the great things you say on the show really inspire us.

So we love it.

We cannot bear the thought of you dying.

No' to Euthanasia. Please! Please! Please!

ln my opinion, you're suffering from depression.

lnstead of hiding behind this Project Ethanasia..

.. why don't you meet us for some counseling?

l just pity irresponsible people like you..

.. who instigate innocent minds and mislead people.

You're nothing but a coward!

l warn you put an end to this ridiculous Project Ethanasia.

Or else..

Or else, what?

How can you people just.. ?

You.. You don't even..

Thanks for your vote!

Enough of this Project Ethanasia.

Why do you need to ask for votes everyday?

Do we really need to go through this?

We need to go through this because l'm going through this!

As we come to the end of Project Ethanasia l will take one last call.

What's your name?

Hello, Ethan!

Ethan, are you there? - Estella!

Yes, Ethan. You haven't forgotten!

lt's Estella.

Don't hang up, please.

Looks like you can still read minds.

You were a very good teacher.

Well, listeners.. many, many years ago..

Estella used to be my assistant. A very good assistant..

l would throw knives at her..

l'd make her disappear..

l would hypnotize her.. set her flying through the air.

At times, l'd cut her into a million pieces..

..and then put her together again!

l'd like to tell your listeners..

l'm talking about the day..

.. following your accident.

You'd asked me to get out of your life.. and never to return.

l did that..

.. because l understood.

You asked me to marry Mark and l did that..

.. l knew you just wanted me to be happy.

l understood.

You made me promise that we'd never meet again.

l kept my promise for all these years.

.. because l understood.

Enough, Estella!

This show is about Project Ethanasia. lt's not about us.

l know what your answer is going to be, but..

.. since you have called in..

What is your vote?

Yes or No?

Yes or No, Estella?

My vote is Yes.

l know people won't understand me..

.. they'll probably hate me.

But l've loved you so much.

l understand your suffering.

l do.

Thank you, Estella.

For understanding.

And for being the first Yes, after so many No's.

l'd like to wish you and Mark and the children..

.. a very happy life.

l'd like to dedicate the next song..

.. to a love that was.

''ls the mention of your name like some ethereal perfume?''

''Every time l utter it, l feel.. ''

''..fragrant.''

''..intoxicated.''

''..alive.''

''ls the mention of your name..''

''..like some ethereal perfume?''

''Every time l utter it, l feel..''

''..fragrant.''

''..intoxicated.''

''..alive.''

''l go up in flames and the scent of you makes me..''

''..fragrant.''

''..intoxicated.''

''..alive.''

''ls the mention of your name..''

''..like some ethereal perfume?''

''Every time l utter it, l feel.. ''

''..fragrant.''

''..intoxicated.''

''..alive.''

''Who gives any of us the right to decide..

..what Ethan should do with his life?!''

''Who is anybody here in this discussion or outside.. ''

''.. to decide on what should happen to Ethan's life?''

''Are you saying that a law should be enacted to allow Euthanasia?''

- ''ls that what you're saying?'' - ''Absolutely''

You know what guys..

.. l think the time to re-appeal, is now!

With all this public support.

The Judge will have to listen to us.

But this time, l won't go to the court alone.

l'll go along with you.

Not you.

l want Ethan to come along with me.

What?

Come on, Sir. That's a great idea.

lt's a fabulous idea!

You haven't stepped out of this house in all these years, Ethan.

l'm giving you a great reason to get out.

You can't say 'No'.

Would you like to wear the grey suit?

And my red silk tie..

..and my Oxford shoes..

..and my pink sun glasses..

..and my pocket watch..

..and my stage hat.

What do you think?

A bit nervous, but very handsome.

Be careful. - One step at a time.

You are telling me to be careful? - Yes.

One last step..

Am l already in heaven?

Welcome, Father Samuel.

Forgive me for coming here uninvited, Ethan.

That's all right.

Could l have a word with you? - Sure, Father.

ln private, please?

Of course. - Thank you.

You're welcome, Father.

What is it, Father? ls everything okay?

Project Ethanasia.

You've travelled all the way to cast your vote, Father?

You can't do this, Ethan. lt's a serious matter.

You can't decide on it through a radio poll.

Via SMS, then?

Life is God's gift to us and we have no right to play with it.

And he can play with us..

.. however he pleases?

Our religion does not permit Euthanasia.

That's why l'm appealing to the Court and not the Church.

God urges us to fight our battles..

How does one fight without hands and feet?

Some fights can be fought with faith too.

Trust Him.

He will show you the right way.

For now, the right way for me is through that door, Father.

Give me a hand, will you?

Of course! - And l have all the faith in the Lord, Father.

That's why l am dying to meet him.

Ok, Father. One. Two. Three.

Are you joining us too, Father?

What you are about to do is a sin.

ln that case, may the Lord forgive you, Father..

.. because you have lent your hand in this sin.

Have a good life, Father.

Sofia. Take my hat off.

''This bitter-sweet existence has left me with.. ''

''.. barely 1 00 grams of life that l've held on to.. ''

''.. breathing my heart into every moment.''

''Life is good. Life is beautiful.''

''Life is pain.''

Mr. Mascarenhas, are you nervous?

Nervous?

l think it's the Judge who should be nervous!

Judge Rajhans is known to be a tough man.

He is a difficult man.

Maybe he needs to hear my story.

Do you find yourself alone in your fight?

Not at all. l have my warriors here alongside.

All right then. Break a leg, Sir..

Your Honor, a lot has been written and spoken about this case.

But in my opinion, it would be best if..

..Mr. Mascarenhas spoke about it himself.

He is in court today to present the case.

l'd like to add here that..

.. he hasn't stepped out of his home in the last 1 2 years.

Your Honor, before we proceed with the hearing..

l request you to listen to Mr. Mascarenhas.

He needs to be heard, Your Honor..

.. so we understand exactly how he feels.

l object, Your Honor.

Mr. Mascarenhas is already represented by Counsel.

There is no need for him to speak. - But what's the harm if..

..he does, Your Honor? - All this emotional drama is..

..entirely unnecessary, Your Honor. - That is..

This is a special case, Your Honor and it requires great preparation.

l need more time.

As the Prosecution has requested for more time..

..will be granted.

However, the matter will be listed on priority..

.. the court will inform you of the next date.

Thank you, Your Honor.

l am sorry to be speaking out of turn,

Your Honor, but why can't this Hearing happen today?

The Prosecutor might need more time to prepare..

.. but Mr. Mascarenhas doesn't.

The least this Court can do is listen to him.

Please sit down, Ma'am.

l'm sorry, Your Honor, but l can't do that.

l think everyone present here should rise..

..in protest against the injustice to Mr. Mascarenhas.

He has suffered through 1 4 long years, Your Honor..

Does the Court not have two minutes to listen to him?

Does he need to wait another 1 4 years to be heard?

lf you don't stop this right away..

.. this Court will immediately dismiss Mr. Mascarenhas' appeal.

This is a contempt of court.

Do you understand, Mrs. Mascarenhas?

Please take your seat.

Bravo!

Mr. Mascarenhas..

l can understand this trek must not have been easy for you.

Considering the special circumstances of this case..

.. this Court will exercise its discretionary powers.

The next hearing will be held at your house.

l trust that will be all right, Mr. Mascarenhas?

Will you join us for lunch as well, Your Honor?

This case will be adjourned till then.

Why are we here, Sofia?

So we can have a little fun..

lt's not been an easy day for any of us..

..but we don't need to feel sorry for ourselves.

lt's been years since you've stepped out, so an..

..evening of entertainment would be a good idea.

l can't say for myself but she seems to be highly amused.

Would you like to buy me a drink?

Sorry.

Good Evening, Mr. Mascarenhas.

Welcome to our restaurant.

What can l get for you, Sir?

An audience?

l rehearsed my speech all night but the Judge didn't even let me speak.

Does anyone here want to listen to a speech?

No? l guess not!

That would be two beers for us, chicken soup..

..and breadsticks for Mr. Mascarenhas.

Right away, Ma'am.

Ah, you meant fun for you, and breadsticks for me!

That's entertainment!

Sofia-style!

Come on, Sir. That's not fair.

That's all right, Omar.

The day seems incomplete without these barbs!

Ladies and gentlemen! We have with us a very special guest this evening.

Goa's pride and joy - Ethan Mascarenhas!

This song is especially dedicated to him from all the ladies here!

''Am l living or breathless in heaven?''

''l can't tell anymore.. ''

''l walk among the clouds.''

''l race ahead of the world.''

''ls this for real?''

''l walk among the clouds.''

''l race ahead of the world.''

''ls this for real?''

''l have woken up. l started dreaming again.''

''l wonder where l am heading now.''

''l have woken up. l started dreaming again.''

''l wonder where l am heading now.''

''l walk among the clouds.''

''l race ahead of the world.''

''ls this for real?''

''l am touching the sky.''

''l have stars in my feet.''

''l am touching the sky.''

''l have stars in my feet.''

''l am living a lifetime in every moment.''

''l have left the past behind.''

''l have woken up. l started dreaming again.''

''l wonder where l am heading now.''

''l have woken up. l started dreaming again.''

''l wonder where l am heading now.''

''l walk among the clouds.''

''l race ahead of the world.''

''ls this for real?''

''l have woken up. l started dreaming again.''

''l wonder where l am heading now.''

''l have woken up. l started dreaming again.''

''l wonder where l am heading now.''

''l have woken up. l started dreaming again.''

''l wonder where l am heading now.''

ls that you, Mama?

l've missed you so much.

How are you?

l'm fine.

l just wanted to see you.

l'm so glad you're here.

l had been wanting to see you.

l was going to call you..

Liar! You never call.

And you don't want me to hover around either.

But you're my magician.

You don't need to call.

l'm praying for a miracle for you..

Then pray for me..

.. to lift my arms and give you a hug.

Give him dignity! - Give him dignity!

Give him dignity! - Give him dignity!

Give him dignity! - Give him dignity!

Give him dignity! - Give him dignity!

Give him dignity! - Give him dignity!

We are all aware that this is no ordinary case.

Therefore, it's one of those rare circumstances..

.. where a trial is being held at the plaintiff's residence.

l request everyone present..

.. to maintain the decorum of the court.

Ms. Dutta, you may begin the proceedings.

Your Honor, my client Mr. Ethan Mascarenhas..

.. in all awareness has filed a petition for Euthanasia.

We'd like to state that no individual would willingly request death..

.. unless they have reached a stage of suffering..

.. that's beyond human comprehension.

l'd like to begin my case with Dr. Nayak's testimony.

Dr. Nayak.. what is your prognosis about..

..Mr. Mascarenhas' physical condition?

lt isn't very good.

ln the last six months, his liver functions have deteriorated..

.. his heart has developed arrhythmia..

..he needs regular dialysis.

And the way his health is going..

.. he'll probably soon need a ventilator to help him breathe.

Are there any chances of improvement?

We have tried everything.

Surgery, medication.. physiotherapy.

This is as normal as he can be.

Do you say with utter certainty that Ethan..

..Mascarenhas will never get better?

No one can vouch for something like that.

There are miracles beyond medical science.

But that's probably one case in a million.

And you think Mr. Mascarenhas can't be that one?

As a doctor, do you agree with his decision?

Of course not.

My profession urges me to save lives.

And l believe that this is Ethan's personal decision.

Do you also believe that he's the only person..

..in the world suffering in this condition?

No, he isn't.

Then shouldn't all of those like him should also file for Euthanasia?

No, Mr. Prosecutor.

We aren't saying that every quadriplegic should file..

..for Mercy Killing.

Each such individual has different needs, different levels of endurance.

Your Honor, it seems like my colleague..

..hasn't bothered with any research.

Mr. Mascarenhas is not the first person..

..to file a petition for Euthanasia.

Look at these files, please.

Here's a father who has appealed for Euthanasia, for his son.

A wife for her husband.

There are relatives, son, daughters..

Thousands of cases are pending in our courts waiting to be heard.

But our judiciary doesn't address them..

..because we fear any ruling on such a petition might be misused.

And it's people like Mr. Mascarenhas who pay a price for it.

Silence!

Mr. Prosecutor, you may call your next witness.

Omar.. Have you been living here for long?

You've been learning magic? Yes.

What kind of a person would you say Mr. Mascarenhas is?

An absolute genius!

Geniuses can often be a little eccentric, don't you think?

They act very weird.

He's a great teacher. Does he have a sense of humor?

Oh yes! And when l make some mistakes..

.. he reprimands me in his own unique way!

Does he lose his temper?

And what does he do when he gets angry?

Sometimes he asks us to break plates!

l see!

Yeah! And this one time.. when l was supposed..

..to pull out a rose but a rabbit popped out instead..

We were practising and l totally messed up.

As punishment he made me rehearse through the night out in the rain.

lt is fun learning from him!

Through the night?

Outside the house, in the rain?

lt was entirely my fault.

Thank you, Mr. Siddiqui.

Please note, Your Honor.

Mr. Ethan Mascarenhas doesn't seem to be of sound mind or faculties..

.. according to Mr. Siddiqui!

That isn't what l said!

You're finished, Mr. Siddiqui.

l object to this entire line of questioning, Your Honor.

Objection overruled. Mr. Siddique!

That's all.

Please proceed.

Thank you, Your Honor.

Like l was saying.. this man here certainly..

..doesn't seem of sound mind.

Getting people to break plates..

..punishing a student by making him stand in the rain all night..

..creating a Project Ethanasia on the radio for people to vote..

..for his death.

These are the deluded rantings of a crazy man. l think we..

..are all merely wasting our time indulging him.

Wasting our time?

ls the Public Prosecutor seriously alleging that..

..an issue as serious as Euthanasia..

..that our legal system is addressing here, is a waste of time?

That's right.

Objection sustained.

Tread lightly, Mr. Prosecutor. Your next witness.

Mrs. D'Souza would you please explain your..

..relationship with Mr. Mascarenhas?

l've been his Nurse for the last 1 2 years.

l must say, you're rather beautiful for a nurse!

Objection, Your Honor! What's the relevance of this question?

l'm getting at it, Your Honor.

When did Mr. Mascarenhas tell you about this petition?

l learnt about it from the newspaper.

Do you agree with his petition?

l'm a Nurse..

..and it is my duty to ease his pain as much as l can.

l feel his suffering.

A lot of suffering!

You'd want to help him end his suffering, then?

And benefit from it in the bargain?

What do you mean?

Why would a woman as beautiful as Mrs. Sofia D'Souza..

.. readily put her life on hold to serve a man like him?

Why would she willingly forsake her family..

.. walk out of her house..

.. even file for divorce, without an ulterior motive?

Why would she do that for a patient she's been nursing for 1 2 years?

The truth is that she's tired of nursing him.

She wants to get rid of him..

.. so that she can enjoy the leisures of his wealth.

She is aware that often wealthy men like Mr. Mascarenhas..

.. leave all their riches to their Nurses and Caretakers.

lsn't that the truth, Counsel?

Your Honor.

These are Mr. Mascarenhas' financial papers.

You'll see the mortgaged house.. the loans amounting to millions..

.. and a bank account..

.. that doesn't have enough funds to cover..

..Sofia's salary for two months.

And l'd like to add something more, Your Honor.

lf l were to name one person who has..

..a right over Mr. Mascarenhas' life..

.. even more than Ethan himself, it would be Sofia.

She's more than a Nurse to him.

More than a friend..

.. more than a lover..

.. even more than a wife.

And that is the truth, Your Honor.

Your son is a tremendous achiever, as everyone is aware.

You must be terribly proud of him.

l am.

You must love him a lot.

Of course.

Why is it that you don't live with him?

Ethan has asked me not to stay with him.

He doesn't want me to see him in this..

..condition and l respect his wishes.

Do you agree with his decision on Euthanasia?

l am his mother.

l gave birth to him.

But l believe my son has a right over his life.

After all, whose life is it? Mine, because l gave birth to him?

Dr. Nayak's - because he saved it?

Sofia's - because she nurtures it?

Devyani's - because she's fighting it?

Yours, Mr. Prosecuter - because you question it?

Or yours, Your Honor - because you hold it's future in your hands?

This is Ethan's life and Ethan's alone.

Please give him the dignity guaranteed under our Constitution.

What if your son asks for your assistance in this wish of his.. ?

Would a mother help her son in achieving his end?

Yes.

l will.

l want his pain to stop.

l want his suffering to end.

l want his pain to stop.

l love you, my son.

No more questions.

Having heard the testimonies of everyone present..

Mr. Mascarenhas, is there anything you'd like to say?

lf you'll allow me, Your Honor..

.. l'd like to perform a magic trick for you.

Very well.

Omar.

l need a volunteer. Mr. Prosecutor?

Yes?

Will you oblige? - What do you mean?

You'll need to get into this box here.

Sixty seconds, that's all..

.. and you'll be part of a magical new world.

Trust me. You won't regret it.

Okay.

Sixty seconds, Mr. Prosecutor.

Seems like it's going to rain, Your Honor.

l hope you're carrying an umbrella.

Rain?

lt's bright and sunny outside.

Let's get to the point, Mr. Mascarenhas.

l just love Goa in the rains.

Your Honor.

l can't breathe.

At times, my roof leaks when it rains.

Mr. Mascarenhas, what is going on?

So l have the rain falling outside and inside! lt's really quite funny.

ls this your idea of magic? Please get the Prosecutor out of the box!

Timing, Your Honor.

Timing is everything in magic. - Get me out.

We're almost there. - Mr. Mascarenhas!

Let him out.

Or l'll have you held for contempt of court.

Almost there.

Mr. Mascarenhas!

Omar.

ls this your idea of a joke?

Do you think this is funny?

Do you know how suffocating it is inside? You can't even move!

Sixty seconds.

That was sixty seconds of Ethan Mascarenhas' life.

And you couldn't handle it.

Sixty seconds Mr. Prosecutor.

That's all, Your Honor.

Didn't l say that it would rain, Your Honor.

lt will not stop raining..

.. till you rule in my favour.

Goddamn it!

That's cool.

Bulls eye!

Okay. You want to play?

All right, come on, just you and me.

The whole army's here.

l have a soldier too. l'll show you.

Omar!

Omar!

One soldier down!

But l still got my trump card.

My Mama!

Mama!

Mama, can you hear me?

All l ask of you is this..

ln this cascading rain..

Look here, in this cascading rain..

Let me die in your arms

All l ask is this, a small, a tiny little

Wish of mine..

Good morning, Mr. Mascarenhas.

You were right. lt did rain..

Oh God!

Are you all right?

O God!

Mr. Mascarenhas..

Did you spend the entire night like this?

Why didn't you call for anyone?

Where was Omar?

Sofia. Sofia.

Omar!

Omar!

Where are you?

Rosy! Maria! - Yes, ma'am.

Come up right now!

l had a wet dream last night.

What happened?

Where have you been?

Bring the wheelchair.

l was sound asleep!

Didn't l tell you to check on him in the night?

Do you really think l'd let this happen to him?

l'm okay, guys.

You are part of the family, Omar. We depend on you.

lt's always my fault.

Stop being a kid!

Bring his dry clothes. - Yes, ma'am.

Omar. - Sorry. - Go wake up Mama.

l'm really hungry. Lets all have breakfast together.

l'm sorry, sir.

l'm fine, Sofia.

l guess this is how Chinese torture feels like!

Sofia!

Sofia!

Sofia!

What is it?

lt's Mama lsabel.

She's no more.

Lord, hear our prayer.

Let our faith be our consolation, and eternal life our hope.

Your response.

Lord hear our prayer!

l remember lsabel as a happy soul.

Nothing made her happier than bringing a smile on someone's face.

One time, she came up to me after Mass and said..

Welcome back to Radio Zindagi.

And l'm Ethan Mascarenhas reminding you that..

.. life's very short.

So go on break the rules.

Forgive quickly..

.. kiss slowly.

.. love truly.

.. laugh uncontrollably.

And never regret anything that made you smile.

Hello, friend.

Hello Ethan.

l was very sad to hear about Mama.

She was the best.

l know she was your pillar of strength, your inspiration..

l hope you'll live your life in the same spirit that she did.

Yasser?

Happy birthday, Yaseer.

You haven't forgotten? - How could l?

Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to introduce to you..

.. Yaseer Siddiqui.

He used to be my friend..

.. and the most famous magician in the world.

We both know there was one name that was truly the greatest.

Yours. Merlin.

Not me. You were the greatest.

You never acknowledged it back then..

Please, Ethan..

.. for what l did to you..

Please forgive me.

There's nothing to forgive, Yaseer.

You are dead.

That night marked your death, Yaseer.

Ladies and gentlemen, let's mourn the death of a great magician.

He was.. my best friend.

Bravo! Bravo!

Look at that!

What do you think?

lt's crap!

lt's not that bad!

Your first-ever magic show.. 1 5 days.

You're leaving then.

Are your bags packed?

Yes, Sir.

Mine too.

There's something l want to tell you, Sir.

Thank you for teaching me..

l'm leaving now but.. - l'll always be around..

All the time l spent with you.. - Every moment has been memorable..

l'll miss you.. - Of course, you'll miss me.

Are you done?

No, Sir.

l have a confession to make.

l am.. - Yaseer Siddiqui's son.

You knew?

And you taught me in spite of that?

What can l say?

They just don't make men like me anymore!

Rise!

For all the smiles that you've given me..

l have a gift for you.

Right there.

What this is? - Magic.

What are you doing here?

There's a restraining order forbidding you from meeting me!

Leave now..

Happy Anniversary, darling!

Anniversary?! What Anniversary ..

..are you talking about when our marriage is over? Get lost from here.

You want to throw me out while you stay on in another man's bedroom!

What's going on? Who is it?

Nothing, Mr. Mascarenhas..

Did l wake you up?

l'm sorry, Mr. Mascarenhas.

l'm Sofia's forgotten husband.

l hope you remember me.

l'm Neville D'Souza.

l can't really say it's a pleasure.

Sure you can't.

Let me have a good look at him.

He can't even shake hands..

.. and this is the vegetable you want to leave me for?

Better a vegetable than a crow like you.

That was a good one.

Here you go. For you!

Don't lay a hand on him!

You care more for this man than for your own husband?

Husband?

Sofia. - You mean a stranger who doesn't return home for years on end?

Listen, l'm an artist.. - Don't do that.

Right! And all you care about are your paintings!

People just don't matter to you

What are you doing? - Just painting her face! Nothing else.

Leave her alone! - Listen to me, Mr. Mascarenhas.

l'm a painter. !

l need freedom and l need love. My wife isn't giving me either.

Do you understand?

Let's just get out of here. Please! - l'm your husband.

Don't touch her!

No. - Let go of her, you coward!

Or else.. - Or else, what? What will you do?

Sofia! - Stare at me?

Don't hit her! Please!

Look at the pain in these eyes!

Look at her one last time because she's never coming back.

l need her.

l'll send you a painting of hers!

Sofia.

Let me at least give him his medicine..

Ethan reports are not looking good.

lll have to shift you to a hospital.

l know you'll not agree with me but l've decided.

There's no one here to look after you..

..you don't take your medicines or eat on time.

You don't listen to anyone.

And look at this place, its falling apart.

And l won't let you stay here.

Hospital it shall be.

l spoke to Sofia this morning.

She was asking about you.

Shell take some time but..

..shell be back.

Stop worrying about her, Ethan.

She's a fighter, she can take care of herself.

Meanwhile, l've asked the hospital..

..to arrange for another Nurse until Sofia is back.

We bring to you Breaking News live from Goa.

The Goa High Court will rule today on Ethan Mascarenhas..

..appeal for Mercy Killing.

The judgment could prove to be..

..a milestone in lndia's judicial history.

Lets go to our special correspondent, Radhika Talwar..

..who's at the Goa High Court.

Radhika, what does it look like?

lts a tough call, Saroj.

Everyone expects Judge Rajhans to write a piece of history today.

Well soon know if hell lead the legal system into a new direction.

You can see, the corridors are practically empty.

Everyone is in the courtroom awaiting a historic judgment.

Wed like to say, Good luck, Ethan Mascarenhas.

Having listened to all the defenses and testimonies supporting..

..this case and examining all its complexities..

..this Court has reached a decision.

Ethan Mascarenhas appeal for Euthanasia is unacceptable.

On a humanitarian level the Judiciary understands Mr. Mascarenhas..

..suffering and the justification of his plea.

However, this Court cannot be party..

..to any individuals attempt to take his own life.

Therefore, relief is denied and this petition is dismissed.

We've just learnt that Ethan Mascarenhas has lost his case.

His historical appeal for Mercy Killing has been denied.

He has been condemned to life. Against his own wishes.

For him the end is nowhere in sight.

This is Radhika Talwar for News Time 4, Goa.

The sky has blurred the evening light

lts time to come back home, my love.

Even birds that fly all over the sky

Return to their nests at this time, when..

Even birds that fly all over the sky

Return to their nests at this time, when..

The sky has blurred the evening light

You're back.

You must've heard the news on television..

..and rushed back to duty.

Cant live without the vegetable, right?

Of course. l can't live without you.

You're a mess.

So are you.

You look so happy because l lost my case.

No, because l won mine.

My divorce has come through.

l am a free woman.

Congratulations!

Mr. Mascarenhas..

l can help you fulfill your wish.

l can help you..

Euthanasia.

Sofia. - l mean it, Sir.

Don't doubt my words.

l've given it a lot of thought.

Your happiness means everything to me.

You could go to jail. Two years. Ten years.

20 years. 40 years, lt doesn't matter.

lts nothing compared to the life imprisonment you're serving.

Do you really love me that much?

Sofia.

Will you marry me?

Now that you are free..

Will you?

Before l leave, l want to fulfill your wish too..

Say Yes, Sofia..

You won't get this chance again. Say 'yes'.

Say 'yes', Sofia.

Mr. Mascarenhas..

Ethan..

.. l think you can call me Ethan now.

And you can..

.. call me Mrs. Mascarenhas.

This is some love story..

Mrs. Mascarenhas..

Ethan.

Till death do us apart..

l haven't seen Ethan this happy in years.

lt is his Farewell Party, after all.

Thank you all for coming here at such short notice.

My family and..

.. my dearest friends.

.. few as you are, you're all that l have.

Everyone celebrates birthdays..

.. but celebrating your very last day on Earth..

Now that's what l call a party!

What more could l ask for?

My last supper..

.. with this bunch of jokers.

Like this one here, Devyani Dutta!

l'd like to share something about Devyani today.

Every time she visits me..

.. she comes over with one desperate wish in her heart.

That she gets to sleep with me!

What rubbish!

Admit to it, Devyani!

Whenever you've come over to meet me..

.. have you ever sat on a chair?

She'd have an excuse to share something important..

..and slip into bed with me.

lsn't that true?

Smile, Devyani. - Stop it!

Devyani..

.. l can say this with utter conviction..

.. that you are the worst lawyer in the country.

But in the whole world..

.. the best friend.

The very best!

A big hand for Devyani Dutta!

And there's the once-handsome Dr. Nayak.

As the years passed l've seen his hair change color..

.. from jet black to silver grey

.. to snow white..

But l'm sorry..

.. l won't be able to see you go bald!

Hey, Doc!

l know you don't agree with me..

.. but thank you for coming here today..

.. and for celebrating with us.

Omar Siddiqui.. - Sir.

The second-best magician in the world.

But in a few hours..

.. you'll be the best magician in the world.

Tonight..

l'd like to bestow my title upon you.

Tonight..

l knight you Merlin!

Sir!

Then there's..

.. Rosy and Maria. My sweethearts.

Two such caretakers who themselves need caretaking!

ln the last 1 4 years..

.. they haven't done a single thing right.

But every single day of these 1 4 years..

.. they'd light a candle at the altar..

.. praying to God that l get better.

Looks like God decided not to listen to them..

But girls..

Promise me that you'll never stop believing in Him.

This is such a happy room full of happy faces..

Yet all with a question on them.

Why do l have to go if l'm so happy?

Well, l'm happy because..

.. yesterday was the last day of my suffering.

And l'm leaving this world a happy man.

Lastly, the only other thing of value that l possess..

My name.

l've handed that over to Sofia.

Last night, in a serious lapse of judgment, she agreed to be..

.. my wife.

Sofia.

Congratulations, Sofia!

This is a strange wedding..

The bride isn't wearing white or a veil..

.. there are no rituals or rings,

priest or church, bridesmaids or best man..

But..

.. it's the best love story in the world.

lt may be only for a few hours but we are..

Man..

.. and wife.

And tomorrow..

Sofia is going to perform her first and last duty as my wife.

She'll show me her sexy legs.

All of my warriors who fought along with me, l thank you deeply.

But l won't thank you, Sofia.

For all that you've done for me..

.. and for what you're willing to do for me..

Thank You is just not enough.

Walk to me, Sofia.

For the first time, without a tray

or a newspaper or medicines in your hands.

lt's not an easy walk.

The twelve steps you'll take..

.. span twelve long years of your love.

Today..

..walk to me as my wife..

..as the love of my life.

My love, my dearest love

l'd kept it safe all these years, dear heart

But l bid goodbye to you now.

Wow!

Before the curtains come down, this is Ethan Mascarenhas signing off..

.. and setting out on a safe and happy journey.

Good night, guys. And have a good life.

Life is very short, my friends..

.. but it's long enough if you live with all your heart.

So, go on break the rules.

Forgive quickly.

Love truly.

Never regret anything that made you smile.

''lt's a bit sweet.''

''lt's a bit bitter.''

''1 00 gm of this bittersweet life..''

''1 00 gm of bittersweet life..''

''..l have spent with utmost care.''

''lt's a bit sweet.''

''lt's a bit bitter.''

''Life is good.''

''Life is wonderful. Life is pain.''

''Life is good. Life is wonderful.''

''Life is pain.''

''lt's all part of the game.''

''lt's pure. lt's defective.''

''lt's too small to spend crying.''

''lt stitches joys with a thread.''

''lt's a tailor.''

''1 00 gm of this bittersweet life..''

''1 00 gm of this bittersweet life..''

''..l have spent with utmost care.''

''Life is good.''

''Life is beautiful.''

''Life is pain.''