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Munim!

Did you extend an invitation to the Brahmins for mom's anniversary?

Yes, sir.

Being a Brahmin, I never fail to extend any invitation.

I've invited a total of 19 Brahmins.

Why 19 and not 21?

Because I might not be religious,

but I eat as much as two Brahmins would.

Why did you wake me up?

To get a beating from you.

Until I hear your voice,

I don't feel good. Come here.

Come down. - No, get me my horse first.

I've sent someone to the city to get one today.

Until then, you become the horse. - I've become one.

Come on.

Oh, my God! What am I here for? I'll be your horse. Come here.

Forget it, Munim! A donkey can't be a horse.

You're right! - You're a donkey!

Go and freshen up.

Your breakfast will be ready, in the meantime.

I pray you are always jovial.

Sir, I've seen many men who don't get

married for the sake of their children.

But only you can sacrifice your happiness for your sister.

I haven't sacrificed anything.

Laajo means the world to me.

Yes, obviously.

Madhav!

Ma'am, I'm preparing breakfast.

Move aside. I'll make the 'rotis'.

Please don't, ma'am. Or else, the master will thrash me.

Move aside, or I'll... - Okay!

What happened, ma'am? Let me see.

What happened?

Laajo!

Did you burn your fingers? - No, sir!

She insisted on making 'rotis' and got hurt.

You fool! Why did you allow her to go near the stove?

I don't let her do anything, and you made her cook 'rotis'.

Who would have been responsible if she had hurt herself badly?

Useless fellow! Don't ever do it again.

Come with me, dear!

Hey, Dhanpat! Hariya!

I hope you didn't burn your fingers.

No, dad! I am alright.

You are a nice girl.

Your mother is no more which is why you have to work so hard.

You must be feeling tired.

Who gets tired doing their work, dad?

Well said, dear.

Now, hurry up and get dressed. - Dad, I've dressed already.

Hurry up, dad, I am getting late for school.

I'm ready.

Come on - This is your lunch, and this is mine.

What is that?

It is for Kalu. - Kalu!

Why are you carrying food for him today?

What will he eat at school?

I'd be quite pleased if he attended school regularly.

Let him do whatever he want.

Everyone in the village is talking about his wayward ways.

He has gone missing along with the calf since morning.

The Buffalo won't yield milk without the calf.

I wish the worthless fellow were never born.

I wouldn't have a brother, then.

He is a good-for-nothing.

For me, you're my only child.

Dad!

Come on!

Boss, let me say something honestly.

Today is Independence Day

but as soon as the bell rings, all of us will be behind bars.

Boss, work your miracles.

So, you want me to work my charm.

I will definitely do it. - That will be great.

Come with me.

I wonder why you guys are sitting here doing nothing.

Today is a holiday. - It must be a holiday for you.

Everyone has a day off.

The teacher won't come today. His cow gave birth to a calf.

The teacher doesn't own a cow. He owns a buffalo.

Is it? Then it must have given birth. But something has happened.

The teacher won't come to school today. All of you go back home.

Unless the teacher tells us to leave,

we're not going anywhere.

That's incredible.

The teacher is new to this village, and you already trust him so much.

I've been here for four years, and you don't trust me at all.

I am a gentleman.

Otherwise, I could have taught the teacher a lesson or two.

Is it?

Well then, tell us when and why did Alexander and Porus go to war?

"Alexander and Porus went to war against each other."

"What should I do if they fought each other?"

"The 'Kauravas' had a scuffle with the 'Pandavas'."

"What should I do if they had a scuffle?"

"Alexander and Porus went to war against each other."

"What should I do if they fought each other?"

"All the pronunciations of English are different."

"All these rules are so confusing."

"All the pronunciations of English are different."

"All these rules are so confusing."

"Everything they teach me goes over the top."

"What should I do if they don't teach me right?"

"Alexander and Porus went to war against each other."

"What should I do if they fought each other?"

"The illiterate confectioner enjoys 'halwa'."

"He gets to eat delicacies every day."

"The illiterate confectioner enjoys 'halwa'."

"He gets to eat delicacies every day."

"He adds water to the milk."

"What should I do if no cream is formed?"

"Alexander and Porus went to war against each other."

"What should I do if they fought each other?"

"He has a Bachelor's degree, but he pulls a cart."

"He has a Masters degree, but he sells bitter gourd."

"Buy bitter gourd."

"He has a Bachelor's degree, but he pulls a cart."

"He has a Masters degree, but he sells bitter gourd."

"This fellow hasn't eaten anything for three days."

"What should I do if he hasn't eaten anything?"

"Alexander and Porus went to war against each other."

"What should I do if they fought each other?"

Basanti.

You tell me, dear. How many 'Mashas' are there in one 'Tola'?

Twelve 'Mashas'.

How many 'Rattis' does one 'Masha' contain?

Eight. - Very good. Sit down!

So, eight 'Rattis' make one 'Masha'.

One 'Tola' has 12 'Mashas'.

One 'Chatak' has five 'Tolas'.

16 'Chataks' makes one 'Sher'.

40 'Shers' make one 'Man'.

Laajo!

Yes, sir.

What was I teaching?

You were saying, '40 'Mans' make one 'Sher'.'

You don't seem to be concentrating.

Bhonduram owes 10 rupees 15 Annas and 3 paise.

Banta Singh owes Rs 6.20. - I see!

Karodimal Mahajan owes 19 rupees 3 Annas...

What happened, Laajo? Why do you weep?

Did someone scold you?

I will never go to school. - Okay, don't go!

But tell me, why are you crying?

The teacher beat me up.

How dare the teacher hit you!

Munim, call that teacher here, at once.

How can he beat my sister? Hurry up.

Dear, please stop crying.

I didn't hit her, Mr Chaudhary. I just scolded her.

She was not attentive in the class.

Who told you that Laajo goes to school to study?

I send her to school so that she could play with other children.

How dare an ordinary teacher like you hit my sister?

Mr Chaudhary, I did it for her good.

You don't need to worry about our welfare. Who do you think you are?

The school exists due to my largesse.

The school will have to shut down if I don't, and you will starve.

I'm sorry, Mr Chaudhary. Please forgive me.

Don't apologise to me, apologise to laajo.

You want me to apologise to laajo! - Yes! Go ahead.

laajo won't go to school today, Basanti.

I know that, Mr Chaudhary.

Why are you discontinuing her education over a trivial issue?

Why should I educate her? Education is not important.

Correct! - Shut up!

You don't know the importance of education.

We live in a different era, Mr Chaudhary. Times have changed.

It's difficult to survive in this world without an education.

The rich are two steps ahead of everyone, dad.

He is right.

Sometimes, Kalu makes a lot of sense.

Gangaram, no matter how much the world has changed,

the rich will always rule the roost.

You're absolutely right.

You said it right, Mr Chaudhary.

But only for wise people.

I'm a practical man, Gangaram.

It takes wealth, power and land to bring the

world at your feet, and I have all three.

All of this belongs to laajo.

What is the point of educating her?

It's pointless.

The educated work as labourers, such are the vagaries of fate.

He is right.

Munim, do you agree with this fool?

Education spreads awareness.

Reconsider your decision, Mr Chaudhary.

I agree that you're a rich man.

But it is difficult to find a good groom for an uneducated girl.

It might be difficult for you, Gangaram.

So, educate your daughter.

I can buy the best groom for my laajo.

My sister's hand will be given in marriage to an affluent man.

You're absolutely right.

I'm getting late for school, dad.

I'm going, laajo.

Yes. - Come on.

15+2 = 17

Making it 17 rupees 13 Annas and 6 paise.

Okay! Get him to attest his thumb print.

Come on.

Hey!

Get back.

laajo, what are you doing? - Move along.

That job is meant for the servants.

Get along, Move away!

She won't move. Come on!

Come on. Move along.

She is so adamant.

I've told you so many times, this is not your job.

Hey, Dhanpat! Hariya!

Come here on the double. - Come on.

You never allow me to do anything.

I get bored sitting here by myself.

You are quite short-tempered.

I'll be back soon. - Where are you going?

To meet Basanti.

Will you not tie a 'Rakhi' to me?

Prepare for the 'Puja'. I'll come back soon and tie you a 'rakhi'.

50 sacks of potatoes.

Groundnut! 5+2=7.

Listen, Jeevan! There is a limit to everything.

You better mend your ways

or else, I'll tell my brother and have you thrown out of the village.

This is ridiculous, laajo. Coughing is not a crime.

Am I right, Munim? - Shut up!

Sometimes, even coughing is a crime at this age.

But I've been coughing since childhood.

I can't figure out why Shambhunath called off my marriage to laajo

soon after my dad's demise.

He's a fool not to recognise your worth.

You have changed after living in the city.

You didn't use to drink.

You didn't use to gamble, either.

Chamku! - I know the ways of the world.

Mr Chaudhary is jealous of you.

No problem. He doesn't know me well enough.

I challenge you to get married to laajo.

Basanti! - Hey, laajo.

Do you have to study even during a festival?

If I stop studying,

I'll be left behind.

You are so studious! Won't you go to the carnival with me?

I'll certainly go with you.

Basanti! - Just a minute, dad.

How are you, laajo? - Greetings!

God bless you! Here's a letter.

Give it to your brother.

May I read it for you?

Shambhu will also need someone to read it for him.

What does it say?

First, hold your breath.

It reads, 'Greetings to Chaudhary Shambhunath'.

'As directed by you, I've found a prospective groom'

'from an affluent family for laajo.'

'He is a gem of a person.'

'I'm discussing the proposal with them.'

'Please don't fix her marriage to someone else.'

It is written by Mrs Thakur.

You must offer me sweets now.

You should offer me sweets, first.

You're getting married in the next ten days.

How is your fiancé?

I know nothing about him.

I swear, I love studying.

Had my dad been wealthy,

I'd have studied further.

And become crazy. - Hey, Kalu!

Your whispering has disturbed my sleep.

You are still sleeping. The sun is overhead.

The sun has gone wrong.

Do I have to wake up if the sun rises at midnight?

I'll leave as I've to tie 'Rakhi' to Shambhu.

Yes. - Okay!

Kalu, please freshen up. I'll tie 'Rakhi' to you.

I won't celebrate this festival.

You sisters have found a nice way to extort money from your brothers.

You idiot! Are you still here?

When will you go to the market?

Today is 'Rakshabandhan'.

I'll freshen up and get a 'Rakhi' tied by Basanti,

and I'll give her a silver coin. Give me the coin, dad.

Useless fellow!

I've taken a bath. Tie the 'Rakhi' now.

Here's a rupee for tying the Rakhi.

And I take back the money as a loan.

Don't worry. I'll return it next year on 'Rakshabandhan'.

I'll take it from dad.

Why! Are you going to meet Gauri today?

Basanti, I've told you several times not to harass me.

I'm going to have fun at the carnival, today.

"Your sister has brought a colourful 'rakhi'."

"Let me tie the 'rakhi' now."

"Let me tie the 'rakhi' now."

"Your sister has brought a colourful 'rakhi'."

"Let me tie the 'rakhi' now."

"Let me tie the 'rakhi' now."

"I won't ask for a gold or silver necklace."

"I won't ask for a gold or silver necklace."

"I won't ask for a gold or silver necklace."

"All I ask for is my brother's love."

"A bit of love is more than all the wealth in the world."

"The 'rakhi' I brought is filled with love."

"Let me tie the 'rakhi' now."

"Let me tie the 'rakhi' now."

"Let me bring the stars from the sky."

"Let me bring the stars from the sky."

"Let me bring the stars from the sky."

"Or should I bring the moon for you?"

"Or should I bring you a lot of joy?"

"Your love makes your sister extremely happy."

"Let me tie the 'rakhi' now."

"Let me tie the 'rakhi' now."

"When your sister isn't with you..."

"When your sister isn't with you..."

"When your sister isn't with you..."

"When she is away from you, she will be sad."

"She will be sad and will be eager to meet you."

"I don't know when we might get separated."

"Let me tie the 'rakhi' now."

"Let me tie the 'rakhi' now."

"Your sister has brought a colourful 'rakhi'."

"Let me tie the 'rakhi' now."

"Let me tie the 'rakhi' now."

Wood turns into coal and coal turns into ash.

I am in a similar situation right now.

Kalu! - Yes, wait for me.

Why did you come here at this hour?

Leave. My father might come.

I'm not a fool.

Your father is selling ghee in his shop right now.

Tell me, why didn't you come to the fair today?

What happened?

Why are you crying? What's the matter?

You won't be able to believe it.

A boy is coming to see me with his father on the 16th.

My father has fixed the alliance.

What gives him the right to fix your marriage?

What can you do?

Wait till the 16th to see what I can really do.

What does he think of himself?

He is unaware of my abilities.

He sells oil and ghee. I'm a postman's son.

I might even kill him. - Gauri.

Shut up. - My father is here.

Father! Father has come! Hide me.

Otherwise, I might kill him.

Come here. No, this way.

Here! - Okay.

Who was here? Whom were you talking to?

I wasn't talking to anyone, dad.

I'm cooking potatoes.

Are you cooking potatoes or fooling your father?

Mr Chaudhary, don't misunderstand me for saying this.

Something is fishy. I think Kalu is here.

Thandu. - Yes.

Get ready. - Okay.

Who is it? - Thandu.

Thandu, go and close the door. I don't want him to escape.

Yes, I'll do it.

You've escaped before. But today, there's no way out.

You! Where did he disappear?

Mr Chaudhary, I'm going.

Make sure you close the door. Or else, someone else might break in.

Stop it.

What's the matter?

This wedding won't take place.

What is the reason?

We are being cheated. You didn't tell us that she is disabled.

Watch your language.

Our daughter is not disabled.

My daughter is educated and well-mannered.

She is crippled as well.

I can't insult our family by making her my daughter-in-law.

Please, don't say so.

What is the harm if she has a slight limp?

My house isn't an orphanage to keep the crippled. Let's go.

A father's reputation is at your feet.

If not me, at least show some concern for an innocent's life.

The henna design applied on her hands is still fresh.

For your daughter's sake, I can't ruin my son's life.

Dayaram, please don't be so rude.

If my daughter doesn't get married,

I won't be able to survive the pain of it.

Your tears won't change my decision.

Let's go, brothers. - Wait.

Gangaram's daughter is like the daughter of the village.

Don't ruin the reputation of the village.

If you want, I can gift you

Rs 1000-2000 to save the reputation of this poor family.

I'm won't settle for such a small amount of money.

What about 3000 or 5000? I am ready to give you Rs 10000.

I can give whatever you demand.

I cannot refuse if you insist so much.

But now, I refuse.

Daughter!

Stop the bargaining.

I don't want to go a house

where women are bargained like cattle.

Have you lost it? What are you saying?

I said what I must say.

You may leave now.

What happened, Thandu?

You get angry if the salary is delayed by a day or two.

Why aren't you so active while working?

Place the sweets here. They must be coming.

Why are you here? Have you not understood everything?

Kalu, I cannot do it. Take back your money.

Hey, how can you ditch me in the last moment?

Will you come along or not? - Okay. I will.

Pandit Teluram. - Welcome Pandit Kalicharan.

How did you recognize me?

How could I not? I've received your letter.

My son has accompanied me today.

Greet your father. - Greetings.

Please, come in.

Come in.

Firstly, please, have something.

Why not?

Dad, it is all about luck.

Not everyone gets what they deserve.

Isn't the girl at home? - She is here.

Gauri, please bring tea.

I hope you had a comfortable journey.

We came here by foot.

He means, from the station. - Yes, from the station.

Greet his father, dear.

You are her father.

Your daughter is beautiful. She is taken after you.

But your son doesn't have any of your qualities.

He is gone on his father.

Teluram... - Come in.

Here is a letter for you.

Where are you going?

Let me introduce you to my daughter's would be father-in-law.

He is Kalicharan, an astrologer.

Kalicharan? Astrologer? - Yes.

That was in the past. I'm only an astrologer, Gangaram.

How do you know my name? - I'm an astrologer, you see.

You are great. - Hail Lord Rama!

Don't make me a sinner by touching my feet.

My son has given me lot of pain. - I know.

Read my palm and tell me if he will ever make me happy?

The future is unpredictable.

But I can assure you that

he is lucky to have you as father.

Please give him a solution.

Actually, his son has been troubling him beyond limits.

Oh, really?

Hail Lord Rama!

One shouldn't talk evil about a person behind his back.

I can say it on his face.

Teluram, show me your hand.

Strange! - What is the matter?

It is not favourable for us.

But I can't help it. I can't lie.

I'm an astrologer after all.

The lines on your palms suggest

that the two of you will become relatives soon.

What are you saying?

Forget about marriage, we won't let his son enter our house.

Don't brag too much.

Those destined to come, will come by God's grace.

You may begin preparations for your son's marriage.

Forget God, even I can't prevent this wedding from happening.

I'll take your leave. - Bye.

Gangaram, please read the letter before leaving.

Give it to me.

'Greetings, Teluram.'

'I hope you must have received my earlier letter.'

'I had to stay back due to some urgent work.'

'So, instead of the 16th,'

'I'll come on 18th with my son'

'to meet you.'

'From your well wisher, Kalicharan.'

Kalicharan! Then who are you?

Who are you? - I'm Munim.

Kalu! I was already furious.

How could you do this, idiot?

Why are you ruining my life?

You are shredding down the reputation of our family.

I won't spare you. - Hey, where are you going?

I'll beat you to a pulp.

Beat me. Beat me as hard as you can.

But listen to me carefully.

You are beating me today.

But soon, you will approve our marriage.

Kalu, save me.

You worry about your wedding attire!

Is it over? - Yes.

You are useless.

Ma'am sent the letter but isn't coming here.

You should have sent her a letter or a man to invite her.

It takes a bit of a time to do that.

If she doesn't come in a day or two, I will go to the city myself.

Even I have a work to be done by her.

I am sure you have some work for me, Munim.

But it will be done in the next life.

Greetings, Mr Chaudhary. - Greetings. Have a seat.

We were just talking about you.

Have you fixed it? - You can say it's fixed.

I never leave things incomplete.

You may go and see the boy,

complete the formalities and fix the alliance.

We have to talk about dowry as well, right?

That is the first thing the boy's mother talked, Munim.

I told her

that she has to buy another mansion to keep dowry.

You are right. All this belongs to laajo.

I'll keep what's needed for me

and give the rest to laajo.

And what about me?

Keep something for me too.

I'll go with you.

I'll get ready while you eat something. - Alright.

The girl looks beautiful in the photograph.

She is much more beautiful than her photograph.

That's okay.

But we have to see her family background and her qualities.

You don't have to worry about it.

She will change the atmosphere of this family in no time.

You can relax. She'll do all the chores.

You can see their status.

We have turned down many proposals as they didn't match our status.

We have people ready to pay Rs 50000 dowry in cash.

It is alright if they pay a little less in dowry. But the girl

should belong to a reputed family.

Why to compromise on dowry?

He is a wealthy man. Isn't it, Mr Chaudhary?

You are right. Everything I have is meant for laajo.

Not just 50,000, I'm prepared to give Rs 1,00,000 as dowry.

Did you hear that? They are a good family.

Congratulations, gentlemen.

Congratulations to you too. Keep this.

The day after is an auspicious day to fix the marriage.

As you wish.

Look, Deepak is back from college.

Deepak, meet Mr Shambhunath Chaudhary.

Greetings. - Greetings.

You should seek his blessings.

God bless you, young man.

I'd heard a lot about you, and all of it seems to be true.

This is for you. - But...

Take it.

Take it, son. You shouldn't refuse your elders.

Well then, I'll be here day after tomorrow.

Okay. - Goodbye.

God bless you, my boy.

Who is Mr Chaudhary and why did he give this to me?

This is nothing. Just wait and watch

what he gives you at the wedding.

At the wedding! - Oh yes!

He is the richest landlord in the region.

And he has only one sister.

But you could at least have asked me.

I haven't even completed my studies yet.

You will continue studying for the next 20 years.

Will you remain a bachelor until then?

Marriage is not child's play, dad.

But it isn't meant for old people either.

You must get married when you are young.

That's alright, but...

I haven't even seen her. I don't know anything about her.

We have fixed your marriage after due consideration.

Besides, we won't choose a girl who is not worthy of our only son.

She is one among thousands.

Here, have a look. Isn't she beautiful?

Why are you feeling shy?

She is quite beautiful, indeed.

Come on, the wedding procession is here.

What will happen now, Chaudhary?

What else? I will teach Shambhu a lesson.

And that's a promise.

Why are you crying?

You should be happy. You are going home.

Shambhu.

My dear, take your brother's advice.

From now on, that is your home.

Consider your in-laws as your parents.

And your husband is your God.

May you have a happy marital life.

Shambhu.

Shambhu!

Shambhu...

Basanti! - laajo!

Laajo.

Greetings, uncle. - Greetings, dear.

Have a seat, dear.

Congratulations.

Congratulations to you too.

Uncle. - Here you go, dear.

What happened after that?

What happened, sir?

A doll! - Yes.

You must have a baby who can play with this doll soon.

Ladies and gentleman.

Today is a day of celebration.

Our friend Deepak is tied in holy matrimony.

You can see the happiness in Deepak's eyes.

All of you will be pleased to learn

that another friend of ours also got married today.

Let me show you how it happened for them

right here on this stage.

"The bride from Marwar has arrived all decked up.'

"My groom is from Lucknow"

"He is mine now, no more worries."

"The bride from Marwar has arrived all decked up."

"My name is Abdul Latif."

"What is your name?"

"The world is full of wonders."

"My name is Chabili."

"Excellent. - Let me be"

"What's this? - An expensive jewel."

"What's this? - A dress from Bikaner."

"I'm wearing an expensive jewel on my head."

"I'm wearing a dress from Bikaner."

"Excellent. May I ask something?"

"What did you bring from your parents' house?"

"A trunk full of attitude."

"What else have you brought? - My dazzling eyes."

"What's in your heart?"

"My sweet desire."

"Come with me to the garden where you can hear... - What?"

"The chirping of birds."

"The garden belongs to my neighbour. She might come there."

"When we sing a love song she might come and see us."

"If she sees us together"

"she will become jealous."

"You show me attitude..."

"You keep telling me to go away from here."

"What can I do if I'm feeling shy?"

"The bride from Marwar has arrived all decked up."

"My groom is from Lucknow."

"The bride is from Punjab, and she is fantastic!"

"The groom is from Gujarat, he is handsome."

"He is handsome."

"The bride is from Punjab, and she is fantastic!"

"I am a boy from Gujarat."

"I am here to see you."

"How are you? - I'm fine."

"How many? - Five."

"Get lost. - I'm gone."

"My heart beats for you, and I am crazy about you."

"O my beloved, come to me."

"O my beloved, come to me."

"I will follow you wherever you go."

"Where will our eyes meet?"

"Under a tree."

"Under a tree."

"What will you say to me there?"

"I will sing you a song."

"The train for Narwal is here."

"The train for Narwal is here."

"I can't stay away from you."

"You have driven me crazy."

"I will say what I want."

"The bride is from Punjab, and she is fantastic!"

"The groom is from Gujarat. He is handsome."

"He is handsome."

"The bride is from Punjab, and she is fantastic!"

I request all of you to stop troubling me.

Why shouldn't we? She is waiting for you inside.

"The moth dances around the flame..."

Shut up, shameless fellow!

Sister, you too... - Why are you blushing like a girl?

Look. Even the bride is laughing at you.

The world has been trying to reach the moon for many years.

But no one has reached it.

But I got to the moon without a rocket.

Lajwanti, please say something.

Have you taken an oath of silence? - What?

Not an oath of silence, but I've observed a fast.

Great!

You are so innocent.

I will never forget this moment.

Here. Break your fast.

Have it.

You have some too. - I will if you feed me.

Wait, you rascal.

Mom's love has spoiled Kishore.

Is he your brother?

Yes, you can say so.

He is the son of a loyal, old accountant.

He was orphaned at a very young age.

Mom raised him like her own son.

He is very naughty.

Don't mind him.

He was eager to see my wife.

What about you?

I had lost my sleep.

You can run from me.

But you can't run from my other wife.

Your other wife!

Yes. How can I hide it from you?

I have been married once before.

What? - Yes.

Although she is mute and deaf.

I don't know what made me fall for her.

At times, I spend the entire night just looking at her.

When I wake up in the morning, I find her resting on my chest.

Come and meet her. - No, please.

There's nothing to be scared of. Come and meet her.

This is my other wife. My library.

Libra... - I have been very fond of books since childhood.

You have such a passion for it.

I got scared for an instant.

You have nothing to be scared of.

I'm sure both of you can live together forever.

Because I love her...

and you too.

Will you do me a favour?

It is our first night together.

It would be a pleasure to hear your sweet voice

reciting the poem by the great poet Bihari

whose metaphorical beauty and sensuality

entices the heart of the listener.

But... - Don't be shy.

Bring that book.

Sing the verses in such a note that the whole world starts dancing.

But...

The book is right here. Go and pick it up.

What is this? You picked up Shakespeare's play.

But...

The thing is that... - What's the matter?

The thing is...

I didn't understand you.

What do you mean?

I...

My brother didn't educate me.

Are you illiterate?

Can't you read and write?

Oh! So until now I was banging my head against a wall.

I was trying to talk to a fool.

Please, listen to me. - Let go of me.

I have been betrayed.

You are not the woman I thought you were.

We had been waiting for this very day.

Lajwanti has made us rich.

And you sold your son for all this wealth.

You sold my happiness.

You shattered my dreams.

What are you talking about?

I couldn't have imagined

that you would get your son married to an illiterate girl for money.

You have betrayed me.

Deepak! - You have brought eternal darkness in my life.

Mom! You can keep your Lajwanti in a showcase.

I don't want to see her face.

You don't need to do that.

Ramu is not well today.

Go in the kitchen and prepare breakfast. - Breakfast?

Why? Is the pampered rich girl ashamed to do the household chores?

No, mother. - What are you waiting for? Get to work.

Kishore, stop whistling.

I was feeling hungry

so I thought I'd divert my attention.

Today the breakfast must be special since Lajwanti is making it.

Lajwanti, hurry up! Deepak has to leave for college.

And it's time for me to go to school.

Kishore, go and check how long it's going to take.

Okay.

Is the breakfast ready, Lajwanti?

So this is the breakfast. I'll go and serve it to Deepak.

Kishore!

Wow! Let me show you the delightful breakfast she has made.

Doesn't this look like the map of India? And here's the omelette.

Just the fragrance is enough. - Oh God! What is this?

An omelette.

Curse my fate! She doesn't know anything.

No, mom. She seems quite talented.

Why did you bring it out? Throw it in her face.

No, mom. She is not the one to blame for this.

She's made us rich and prosperous.

She doesn't need to make breakfast for you.

Where are you going?

Wait, I'll fix you some breakfast.

I can eat at a hotel.

Is this what your family has taught you?

Don't you dare step into the kitchen again.

I dread to think what will become of our son now!

We will have to find a solution to this.

We can't let his life be ruined.

Let go of me. - I know that I'm not worthy of you.

I beg you to let me serve you.

I don't need a maid to serve me.

"I will never stop loving him."

"Even if he hates me, I will be faithful to him."

"If my faith doesn't do me good,"

"then he must tell me what to do."

"I will never stop loving him."

"I embrace the sorrow he gives me."

"For it's a gift he gave me."

"I embrace the sorrow he gives me."

"For it's a gift he gave me."

"For it's a gift he gave me."

"My grief will last a lifetime."

"How do I overcome it?"

"I will never stop loving him."

"There seems to be no light."

"My life is an endless night."

"There seems to be no light."

"My life is an endless night."

"My life is an endless night."

"It's written in my fate"

"to live in agony forever."

"I will never stop loving him."

"No one desires me."

"No one wishes to see me."

"No one desires me."

"No one wishes to see me."

"No one wishes to see me."

"I long to spread my fragrance,"

"but there's no sign of spring."

"I will never stop loving him."

"Even if he hates me,"

"I will be faithful to him. "If my faith doesn't do me good,"

"then he must tell me what to do."

"I will never stop loving him."

Kishore, will you write a letter for me?

Write a letter! Deepak writes books.

Lajwanti can't even write a letter.

I'm sorry. I don't have time to waste.

Ma'am, shall I write your letter?

Ramu. You are a good man.

Who should I write it to?

To my brother in the village.

Write.

Greetings, my dear brother.

I wanted to write to you, but I couldn't.

That's because ever since I've come to this house...

Awaiting your reply.

Written by your dear sister.

Don't say it's written by you. You got it written.

You are disgracing our family by getting it written by a servant.

Aren't you ashamed, you shameless wretch?

She is out of her mind. How dare you write a letter for her?

Aren't you ashamed to get it letter written by a servant?

You must have complained about me.

You must have abused me. You must have discredited me.

I know what kind of people you and Shambhu are.

Give the letter to me!

Let me see what rubbish you have written about me.

No. - I'm not afraid of this letter.

You can write any number of letters.

I only want to know what you have written in it. - No.

Give it to me. - No.

I said, give it to me! - No.

'Greetings to my dear brother.'

'I wanted to write a letter for long, but I couldn't.'

That's because ever since I've come to this house, I've been busy.

'Mother pampers me a lot.'

'And Kishore keeps chatting with me all day long.'

'Don't ask me about my husband.'

'He takes such good care of me that he even forgets his work.'

'To be honest, he has made me forget my parents' house.'

'He is so nice that I don't consider myself worthy of him.'

His love makes me feel like I'm in paradise.

laajo!

laajo!

Forgive me. I made a big mistake.

No. It's not your fault. It's my brother's fault.

He didn't think twice before getting

his illiterate sister married to you.

It's my fault. I've robbed this family of its happiness.

Don't say that, laajo.

Your letter has opened my eyes.

Despite my rude behaviour you sang my praises.

You have proved how noble you are.

No. I don't consider myself worthy of you.

No. You deserve to be adored and worshipped.

Your brother's pampering and wealth didn't let you study.

It's not your fault.

Knowledge is precious for man.

But you have compassion, which is invaluable. It's priceless.

Forgive me, laajo.

Tell me that you have forgiven me. - No.

Don't make me a sinner by saying that.

I should seek your forgiveness. - No, laajo. I've committed a sin.

I hurt your feelings.

I'll make amends for it. I'll teach you personally.

I will help you overcome all your shortcomings and make you competent

so that people become proud of you.

Laajo, please smile for me.

Just for once

so that I can be happy as well.

Laajo.

Please smile for me once.

For your Deepak.

That's right, Laajo.

Music is in the air.

Have you written it?

Yes, sir. - Let me see it.

Which language is this? - What!

You are educated. Read for yourself.

It must be some language.

You are so quick-witted.

Why can't you concentrate on your studies?

I... I'm lost in you.

I cannot even get angry because of your innocence.

Forget it. You have shown me how well you can write.

Do you remember the poem or have you forgotten it?

"You considered me worthy of your love."

"My heart skips a beat."

"I've found the love of my life."

"You considered me worthy..."

"Yes. I accept your decision."

"Yes. I accept your decision."

"From the bottom of my heart, I thank you, my lord."

"For including me in your life with a smile."

"My heart skips a beat."

"I've found the love of my life."

"You considered me worthy..."

"I'm made for you."

"And you are made for me."

"I'm made for you."

"And you are made for me."

"I have nothing to fear."

"As you are by my side."

"Let the world know, I've met my soul mate."

"My heart skips a beat."

"I've found the love of my life."

"You considered me worthy..."

"You have filled my heart with your love."

"You have filled my heart with your love."

"And made my life melodious."

"I've got all the happiness in the world."

"You considered me worthy of your love."

"My heart skips a beat."

"I've found the love of my life."

"You considered me worthy..."

Well, sir, did I recite the poem right?

Did I recite the poem right?

The lips that recited this poem...

You are so bad.

laajo, if you pay attention to your studies

as much as you pay to me, you can pass 10th grade next year.

10th grade? - Yes.

But this year...

I'll become MA.

You mean Master of Arts?

No. Don't you understand the meaning of MA?

What does M and A together make?

Oh, my God! Am I going to become a father?

Tomorrow is an auspicious day and the festival of 'Rakhi'.

You can tie 'Rakhi' to Shambhu.

And he will be thrilled to hear the news.

I'll send him the 'Rakhi'.

Why?

Kishore isn't keeping well.

Who will take care of him if we go away?

We will go to the village during your holidays.

During the holidays.

Both of us! - Yes.

By then, the three of us can go.

Who is the third person?

The third person will be the one who won't need a ticket.

You are impossible!

Was there a call for me yesterday? - Not that I know of.

Lajwanti. - Yes.

Yes, there was a call. He spoke about buying or selling something.

I couldn't understand.

Did you hear that?

A small mistake on her part caused me to lose Rs 15,000!

I fail to understand why I got my son married to her.

Let bygones be bygones. You need to control your temper.

Deepak has finally started talking to her.

Shut up. It all because of you.

I wouldn't have to see this day if you hadn't made me greedy.

Well, Munim, take care. I'll be back by tomorrow.

It's said one who is leaving shouldn't

be asked where he's headed.

So, can I ask you where you are taking the horse?

I'm going to meet laajo. The festival of Rakhi has passed by.

But she didn't come here and she didn't send a letter, either.

laajo is not well educated to write to you whenever she pleases.

She stays far away from here.

Had she been nearby, you wouldn't have to worry about her.

Jeevan! - I didn't say anything wrong.

I will bring Laajo to you on the occasion of 'Rakhi'.

If you utter one more word, I will beat you up.

Got that?

Look,

I'm going to the temple. Take care of Kishore.

Give him the medicine in the bottle when he wakes up.

Do you understand? - Yes, mother.

You are awake!

How do you feel now?

Why did you wake me up? - It's time for your medicine.

I won't have it. It's bitter.

How will you recover if you don't have your medicines?

I'll go and get it.

Kishore, is this your medicine?

Yes, it is. But I said I won't have it.

Kishore, you better have it else I'll call Ramu to hold you up.

Get up and have your medicine.

Father! - Don't you dare call me father.

How can you give poison to a kid?

Poison! - Yes, this is poison.

I'd never imagined that you would stoop so low.

You want to kill him just because he teased you once.

Get out of my house. - No!

Stop looking at me and get out.

I'll throw you out today. - No, father.

Get out of my house. - Father.

There is no place for you in this house.

I didn't do it deliberately. I'm sorry.

I would hand you over to police if you weren't my daughter-in-law.

No, father. Please don't misunderstand me.

I thought it was Kishore's medicine.

You know I'm illiterate.

Even if I believe you, you don't deserve to stay in this house.

Your ignorance could be dangerous.

Get out of my sight. - No, father.

Go to your illiterate brother.

Mr Thakur, you can abuse me.

I can't say a word, as I'm her brother.

But your behaviour with your daughter-in-law doesn't befit you.

I don't consider her my daughter or daughter-in-law.

Is this why you got your son married to her? - Shambhu.

Is this why you were so friendly with me?

It was an inauspicious day for us. We are still repenting for it.

Mr Thakur.

I considered you to be a honest man.

Little did I know that you gave us all that money to hide her flaws.

Mind your language! You are crossing all limits. - Shambhu...

I'd have retaliated with bullets if you weren't elder to me.

What else can be expected of a man who comes from a despicable family?

Thakur! - Shambhu!

Who are you to interfere?

What right do you have to interfere in matters concerning my family?

Go away. Don't ever come here again.

I'm very happy here.

I can see that, laajo.

I'm sorry, Mr Thakur.

It's neither your fault nor laajo's. It's my fault.

I gave my doted sister to merciless people like you.

Stop this nonsense. Get out of here.

laajo, see what I've brought for you.

What's the matter?

Tell me. What's the matter?

Kishore, what happened to her? - What can I say?

Dad shouldn't have done that.

I wonder what's bothering him.

Don't worry, laajo. I'll bring Shambhu back.

Send her to him instead. - Father.

Didn't you hear what she did? - I've heard what you did too.

I'm ready to accept her with all her short comings.

I fail to understand why you continue to trouble her.

You were at fault earlier, and you have erred again.

Deepak!

Her only fault is that she is illiterate.

You accused her unnecessarily.

By insulting her and her brother, you disgraced our entire family.

Shut up! Get this straight.

If you bring that uncouth fellow here, you will face my wrath.

I'll throw you out.

You won't get a dime of my money.

People consider their children as their true wealth.

Unfortunately, your wealth means more to you than your children.

Keep your wealth with you. I don't need it.

Hey! Leave me!

It's not their fault, Mr Chaudhary. I'm to be blamed here.

And you are to be blamed for shattering my dreams.

You left no stone unturned to humiliate me.

I'd like you to tell me how should I repay your favours.

What do you intend to do?

I intend to avenge my insult.

Don't be foolish, Jeevan. Come back to your senses.

If you cannot make your family proud,

at least don't disgrace it.

Go away from here.

Blood!

What are you waiting for?

He is dead.

Inform the police.

Murder! Catch him!

Don't let him get away!

Nurse!

Deepak, what have you done?

'Get out of this house.'

'You have ruined us. Are you still here to watch the fun?'

'You witch, aren't you satisfied with causing my son's death?'

'Do you want us to suffer more?'

'You are a witch. You killed your husband.'

'Get out. Get out of my sight.'

'Go away.'

'There is no place for you in this house.'

Get lost!

"Look, someone's house is destroyed."

"Look, someone's house is destroyed."

"Someone's life is ruined."

"She has suffered such misfortune,"

"she can't stop shedding tears."

"Look, someone's house is destroyed."

"Someone's life is ruined."

"She has suffered such misfortune,"

"she can't stop shedding tears."

"Look, someone's house is destroyed."

"All my happiness"

"is gone with the wind."

"Fate gave me untold grief"

"when I'd just begun to smile."

"I have lost my soul mate."

"Where do I go? I've no one to turn to."

"Look, someone's house is destroyed."

"The path is difficult and the destination is far away."

"My life is filled with darkness."

"And there's no glimmer of hope."

"The seasons will change."

"But my old days will never come back."

"Look, someone's house is destroyed."

"I can't stop shedding tears,"

"and the sky is crying too."

"After ruining me, it's being indifferent."

"The rain might stop, but my tears won't stop."

"Look, someone's house is destroyed."

"Someone's life is ruined."

"She has suffered such misfortune,"

"she can't stop shedding tears."

"Look, someone's house is destroyed."

Who are you and who are you looking for?

Why is the door locked?

The Government has locked it up. - What?

Yes. Shambhunath fled after killing a landlord.

Murder! - Yes.

The police are searching for him.

Who is it?

Who are you? - I'm the postman here.

Where is Uncle Gangaram? - He has passed away.

Then, where are Basanti and Kalu?

I have no idea where they went.

Who do you want to meet?

Where is everybody? The lights are switched off.

The house is bound to be plunged in darkness

as the elder son of the family is no more.

What do you mean? - Deepak died in a car accident.

That's why the entire family moved to some other city.

What about their daughter-in-law?

Tragedy has befallen her.

Her in-laws branded her a jinx and threw the pregnant girl out

once the husband was cremated.

But who are you?

I'm a friend of laajo's brother.

Then you might know that the poor man is charged with murder.

Yes.

If that unfortunate man finds out, he'll take his own life.

'If the unfortunate man finds out, he'll take his own life.'

'If the unfortunate man finds out, he'll take his own life.'

Greetings!

What's the matter?

I'm from a poor family.

Can I get a job here?

Can you cook?

I'll learn in a few days.

You can come here after I employ a servant to teach you.

Can you read and write?

Can you teach my kids?

Let's go, son.

You don't know how to cook, sew, read or write.

But we'll hire you to clean the dishes.

I already hired a maid this morning to do the dishes.

'Can you cook?'

'You can come here after I employ a servant to teach you.'

'Can you read and write? Can you teach my kids?'

'You don't know how to cook, sew, read or write.'

Are you alone?

Aren't you ashamed of troubling a poor woman?

Don't you know how to respect women?

Get lost, or I'll hand you over to the police!

What's the matter? Where do you want to go?

What can I say? - Then come with me.

I...

Don't worry. I've a family.

The times are bad. Where will you go at this hour?

Come with me.

Garlands!

Flowers! Garlands!

Why did you stop? Come on.

Leave me!

Help!

Help!

Help!

Help!

Who is it? What happened?

Is it you, laajo?

laajo! laajo!

Listen! Come here quickly.

laajo! - What happened?

Get some water please.

laajo!

laajo!

Basanti, it's a girl!

Really? Hey, Gauri!

What happened? - laajo has given birth to a girl.

A girl child? - Yes.

Go and call Kalu from the shop. - Yes, I'll be right back.

'Kaluram's lassi shop, we only sell milk and lassi made of pure yogurt'

'The products are available from 8 in the morning'

'till 10 in the night. Notice that all of you must maintain'

'a queue and come during the working hours to avoid the crowd.'

Do we have a customer?

We're not so lucky.

All the shops are filled with customers.

Only our shop is vacant.

This three-day-old dry curd is lamenting its fate.

Kalu, here comes a customer.

Ice-cold 'lassi'! Delicious 'lassi'!

Have some 'lassi'.

Please come, sir.

Two glasses of sweet 'lassi'.

Right away.

You're lucky. There's just one pot of fresh curd.

Here you go. Drink it and enjoy.

Isn't the 'lassi' intoxicating?

It's the other way round! - It's sour!

Is this 'lassi' or vinegar?

Return our money! - What money?

We work here. We can only take the money and not return it.

Where's the owner? - He's having 'lassi' in that shop.

Cheats! - We're in a rush or else we would have thrashed you.

Let's go. - Come on. They are cheating their customers!

Ice-cold sweet 'lassi'! - Delicious 'lassi'!

Have some 'lassi'.

Did you hear the news? It's a girl! - What nonsense!

It's impossible. We've only been married for three months!

Then it must be a boy. - The two of you have no brains!

A girl child is born to laajo. - Oh! I'm such an idiot.

Hurry up and come home. - Yes. Let's go.

Thandu! - I'm here.

Ice-cold 'lassi'! Delicious 'lassi'!

Have some lassi!

I have neither my parents' house nor my in-laws.

I feel like ending my life.

Shut up!

Tell me Basanti, who should I live for?

For this little child.

For the memory of your husband.

But, Basanti... - Don't say anything.

You need to be patient, laajo.

Look at me. I had to go through a lot.

I lost my father.

But the education I got helped me survive.

I got a job and... Here comes my husband.

Did you hear the news? It's a girl! - That's great.

Congratulations, laajo!

What a sweet child!

Forget the past, laajo.

Now, consider this as your home.

And bring up this child. It will give peace to his soul.

I'll be at peace when I embrace my niece.

You've come here for the first time. What will you have?

Tea, coffee, lemon juice or soft drinks?

Or fresh, cool and delicious 'lassi'?

Don't laugh. This isn't your parents' house

where they don't even offer water.

Isn't it?

What happened, Kiran? What's wrong?

I won't go to school. The teacher beat me up.

You must have done something. What did you do?

I forgot to do my homework.

Then, your teacher did the right thing. Go back to school.

I won't go.

You won't go! What do you mean by that?

Go from here.

What happened, laajo? Why did you hit Kiran?

I wish my brother had given me a tight slap.

Life wouldn't have been so unkind to me, then.

You said that if I pay my respects he will surely return.

I always pay my respects. Then, why doesn't he return, mom?

He will return.

He'll definitely come back.

When will he come back?

God lives far away. It takes time to return.

Oh! Dad will get tired.

Mom, may I go there instead?

Don't ever say that.

Don't ever say that.

What's the matter? What are you thinking?

I was wondering why the people I love

always leave me?

Who?

Your dad.

Your uncle.

And one day, you'll also leave me.

No, mom! How can I leave you?

When you grow up and get married,

you'll go to your husband's house.

I won't talk to you! - Hey, Kiran!

Why are you blushing?

Sooner or later, you'll have to get married.

I said I won't talk to you.

No mother wants her child to ever go away.

But it has to be done.

If you don't stop saying that, I won't

take you to my college function.

Will you punish your mom so severely?

Dear,

I have waited for this for many years.

But I won't go if ask me to.

Mother.

My sweet daughter.

I wish such functions happen every day.

Whether we meet or not...

Hello, Thakur. It has been long since we met.

Have a seat. - Thank you.

We are meeting each other after a long time. - Yes.

And I'm here regarding my factory...

Kishore! - Yes, dad.

Why have you come here? Why didn't you go to the office?

Dad, you know that I spent a part of my life in this college.

You have wasted your time here.

Go to the office. - Okay.

Go now. - Okay, dad.

Respected guests and dear students.

You will be glad to know that a wealthy and respected resident

of this city Thakur Mahendra Nath has agreed to be

the chief guest at our function today.

I request Mr Thakur

to come on stage and honour the gathering.

I request him to hand over the degree certificates

to the college graduates.

Kamal Khanna.

Ms Renu Kapila.

Ms Jagjit Kaur.

And Ms Kiran.

You'll be glad to know

that Ms Kiran has stood first in the college in the BA exams.

Well done, my child.

I thank the Principal and the college committee

for giving me the honour to preside over this function.

Evidently, the successful students

are stepping into a new life.

I bless them with all the success in every test of life.

On this occasion, I can't forget Ms Kiran.

I appreciate her hard work

and all the efforts by her teachers.

On this occasion, I'll also have to appreciate Ms Kiran's parents.

They had the perseverance to educate their child.

And honestly, the mother must be applauded more than the father.

Because a mother wields more influence on the children.

The woman who gave birth to this child

would be very pragmatic and competent.

All such women, with their education,

make their family and the country proud.

I thank all those present here,

and take your leave.

Mr Thakur, you praised my mother. Let me introduce you to her.

Sure. I'd like to meet her too.

Mom!

She must have gone home to share the good news.

Some other time, perhaps.

So, tell me, what are your future plans?

You'll pursue MA, right?

Yes, but I'll do a correspondence course.

Why won't you go to college?

Mr Thakur, my mother educated me with great difficulty.

She has worked day and night.

Now, I want to take up a job and serve her.

That's great. It's a noble thought.

I'll personally try to find you a good job.

Mr Thakur... - Here's my card.

Come and see me in my office in a couple of days.

Thank you so much.

Don't mention it.

Kishore!

Yes, dad.

Why are you still here? What did I tell you?

I was going to the bank, so I thought I should meet you.

Come with me. - I need to cash a cheque first.

Okay, Kiran! Goodbye! - Goodbye!

Congratulations. - Thank you.

I beg your pardon. Give me a chance to thank you as well.

You know that I've been going up and down this road for months.

Talk to me on the occasion of your grand success.

You better mend your ways.

If you ever do this again, you will face my wrath.

I know how to get my way.

I'll teach a good lesson to the lawyer you are crazy about.

My lord, I confess to the crime of not

attending your college's convocation ceremony.

And appeal for clemency.

I had an important case in the court.

Well then, go there, and come back only

after the verdict has been delivered.

But how can I leave the High Court?

Leave me.

Kiran, I had a weird dream last night.

I was standing in the witness box and you had accused me of theft.

What did you steal?

That's what I'd like to know. What have I stolen?

"My beloved stole my heart."

"My beloved stole my heart."

"I am crazy about him."

"My beloved stole my heart."

"My beloved stole my heart."

"Hey, nightingale."

"Hey, nightingale."

"You haven't seen my beloved."

"You'd fall for him if you did."

"You haven't seen my beloved."

"You'd fall for him if you did."

"Don't you taunt me."

"Hear him play the flute."

"My beloved stole my heart."

"My beloved stole my heart."

"When he's with me, I can't take my eyes off him."

"I hold his hand and never let go."

"When he's with me, I can't take my eyes off him."

"I hold his hand and never let go."

"I wish he's always with me."

"Like a village belle with her pot."

"My beloved stole my heart."

"I am crazy about him."

"My beloved stole my heart."

Kiran, I have great news for you.

Have you found me a job, Mr Thakur?

Yes, in this company. You'll be paid Rs 300 per month.

300! My mom will be delighted to hear this news.

You don't need to come here for the appointment letter.

I'll call you here in a couple of days.

You're great, Mr Thakur.

I'll remain indebted to you for life.

Silly girl. You should be grateful for being capable.

Kiran, you remind me of my son.

Like you, he was an exemplary student.

What happened to him?

Yes, Kiran.

It is said, you pay for your sins in your next birth.

But I got punished in this birth.

A little error on my part destroyed my family.

Had he been alive, I'd have grandchildren of your age.

Consider me as your grandchild.

God bless you.

May I take your leave?

Okay.

Greetings!

She looks in rage but at least looks at me.

I'm pleased that I am in her sight.

You are quite stubborn. It'd be better if you go your way.

This is my path and my destination is in front of me.

I warn you to behave properly or else...

Will you get your lawyer to file a case against me?

I will have to complain to Mr Thakur!

Really? That's what I was waiting for.

You'll say something and so will I. Maybe things will work out.

Come on! - Leave my hand.

A gentleman doesn't leave a girl's hand once he holds it.

Who are you? Let go of me!

A gentleman doesn't leave a man's neck once he grabs it.

Go home, Kiran. He's going to the hospital.

Let me go! Don't you know who I am?

I know patriots like you well.

Thandu! - Yes.

Let's have something hot. - Okay.

Where are you running away?

Have something first.

Ice-cold 'lassi'! Delicious 'lassi'!

Have a glass'lassi'.

Don't be so harsh. Beat a poor man gently.

Come forward, sir. Come here.

Let's go.

Tell me, sir.

How can I help you?

Do you like your lassi with sugar or salt?

He is useless. He won't have it with salt.

He would have a sweet lassi.

Really? Let's do it then.

We take your leave.

I hope you won't repeat what you did today.

Come on, Thandu.

No problem.

Now, I'll have to resort to other means.

You're in a good mood. What happened?

You'll be shocked to know it! I got a job. My salary is Rs 300.

You are lucky. You got a job as soon as you cleared BA.

I have completed my studies and have become

a lawyer, but haven't yet got a girl.

Talk to the girl's mother.

Why don't you do it? - I feel shy.

Am I shameless?

You're not shameless, but you're a lawyer.

What did you say?

Hey! Leave my hand.

Suraj, I have an idea.

Why don't you tell your old servant to talk to my mother?

Kiran, don't ever call him a servant.

I respect him as much as I respect my father.

Who is he?

I never asked him.

But he seems overcome by grief.

Years ago, he tried to drown himself in the sea.

My father rescued him.

Since then, he's with us.

He loves me like a son.

He dreams of getting me married.

It's said that you must not delay fulfilling your elders wishes.

Then, let's go to him.

Sir!

Suraj!

What happened? - Come in, Kiran.

Greetings, sir! - God bless you.

Can I tell you something? - Yes, go ahead.

Actually... You tell him.

You tell him.

I know what you want to say.

I like the pair of Suraj and Kiran.

Kiran says that you will have to talk to her mother.

I didn't say that. He did.

That's fine.

But you know that I don't go anywhere.

Kiran, why don't you tell your mother?

What are you saying?

Won't she thrash me if I say it to her?

In that case, won't she thrash me as well?

You are elder. My mom is younger to you.

Can a younger sister beat her elder brother?

You are right, Kiran.

When will you go? - I'll go. I'll have to go.

Sweet 'ladoo'. Delicious 'ladoo'.

Thandu, it's time to get hot. - Okay.

What? Work faster.

Uncle, will you distribute these 'ladoos'?

Kiran, you've got a job that will pay you Rs 300.

We should make at least 300 'ladoos'.

The 'ladoos' are delicious.

It depends on the intentions of the one who makes them Gauri.

Your father also made 'ladoos' for your marriage.

The guests broke their teeth but not the 'ladoo'.

Isn't it, Thandu?

Say something.

What can he say? His mouth is stuffed.

Really?

You idiot! I asked you to use your hands not your mouth!

Spit out the 'ladoo'.

Don't do that, Kalu.

I'm so happy for Kiran.

If I could, I'd distribute 'ladoos' in the entire city.

Then, let me get started.

'How will you face laajo?'

'What have you given her?'

'You have caused her unbearable grief and humiliation.'

'Time has healed the poor girl's wounds.'

'Do you want to open her wounds?'

'Don't forget that you are charged with murder.'

'You can give them nothing but problems.'

'If you want the welfare of your sister and niece,'

'then go away from here.'

'Go away.'

Suraj, this was the only secret of my life.

That I hid from all.

It hurts me to leave you.

But I can't help it.

Are you Kiran?

Yes. Tell me.

Mr Thakur has sent me.

He wants you to collect your appointment letter.

My mom isn't at home. Tell him I'll collect it tomorrow.

He's going out of town tomorrow for a long period.

You should go today. It concerns your job. Don't put it off.

We will be travelling by car. It won't take much time.

Go ahead. - Okay, aunt.

Mom!

Stop the car, it's my mom.

Kiran!

Stop!

Mom!

Hurry up!

I said hurry up!

Stop it.

For God sake save my daughter!

Somebody has abducted her in that car!

Come with me.

Open the gate.

I'm here to close the gate, not to open it.

She seems to be in danger.

We must inform the police. Come with me.

No! My daughter is in there. Open the gate.

Open the gate!

Open the door!

Open the door!

Well, the door is open.

Kishore! - Yes, it's me.

You never invited me.

But I've made you my guest today.

I never imagined you'd stoop so low!

Stay back. Let me go!

Don't worry. I've made every arrangement.

Nobody can get in here.

Let me go! You rascal!

Let me go!

Mother.

Let me go!

Are you done abusing me?

All your abuses won't make me change my mind.

It is about to begin now.

I beg you, please have mercy.

I'm being merciful to a poor girl like you by holding your hand.

Help!

There's no point shouting at the top of your voice.

Not even God can save you.

Mom!

Who?

Kishore!

Who let you in? Who are you?

If you find out who I am, you'll die of shame!

Why didn't you die before trying to dishonour a girl from your family?

What are you saying? Who are you?

Have you gone blind? Don't you recognise me?

How can I recognise you? - You can.

I am Lajwanti, your sister-in-law.

Who loved you like a mother.

Kiran is your brother Deepak's daughter.

Have you forgotten all your relationships? - Relationships!

What relationship?

Does living with someone for a few days make them your relatives?

I was an orphan and I am one.

But if you wish we can form a new relationship.

Shut up!

You should be grateful that you're a woman.

And Kishore doesn't beat up women.

Move. Now! - Kishore.

Kishore! - Mom!

Kishore, let my daughter go.

Now I have to deal with you.

Come with me. - I won't, Kishore. Let me go.

Won't you go?

I guess you won't live long.

Ramu!

Now whose life is at risk?

Give it to me.

This isn't your cup of tea.

You are destined to die at my hands.

You might recall you almost died at my hands accidentally.

If you don't come to your senses,

I'll have to shoot you!

Shoot me?

Where will you gather courage from to shoot me?

You don't know how courageous a woman can me.

A mother can risk her life for her child.

Shut up and return my pistol!

Kishore, do not step forward!

I warn you. Don't step forward!

There's still time, Kishore. Don't step forward.

Kishore!

Don't let anyone get out.

Move.

And if it's a crime to save

an innocent girl from the clutches of an evil man,

I confess my crime.

I killed Kishore.

Whatever the court decides, will be acceptable to me.

My lord, the accused is trying to tone down

his crime by making a confession.

His record proves that he's a habitual criminal.

He has served a 7-year sentence for murder.

If you wish, the court will appoint a lawyer for you.

My lord, I am his lawyer.

I seek permission to fight his case.

Granted. - My lord, I can say for sure

that the accused is a good man.

Under no circumstances can he kill an innocent.

You'll be sorry to hear that the accused has confessed.

I wish to throw light on the circumstances leading to murder.

The fact that the malicious intent of the victim forced a good man

to shoot him cannot be ignored.

Just think about it.

If the accused hadn't arrived in the nick of time and done his duty

as a good citizen, which court of law

could have given back the unfortunate girl her dignity

which is more precious than human life?

In that situation any man's blood would boil.

And the accused is related to the girl.

Are they related?

Yes. Kiran is his niece.

The accused Shambhunath is Lajwanti's brother!

Shambhu!

What is this I see?

She is his sister who has been in the hospital since then.

Sir, please let my brother go.

He is innocent!

I killed Kishore. I'm the murderer. - Laajo!

I swear, my brother is lying to save me!

That is wrong!

Seeing her long-lost brother has driven her crazy.

Shambhu, if you love me,

then swear on me and say that you committed the murder!

No, that is a lie.

It's a lie!

I request the court to stop these people from wasting time.

The case is crystal clear. The accused has been proven guilty.

Hence, the court should declare him guilty and serve justice.

The verdict will be delivered after due consultation with the jury.

In this incredible case of murder

the emotional outbursts of a brother and sister

and their attempt to save each other other held back the court.

God's justice is unimpeachable.

Our verdicts are based on testimony and evidence.

In the light of these.

The court has concluded

that the accused Shambhunath did kill Kishore.

But it has also been proved

that the accused didn't do it in cold blood.

He did this

to protect his young niece from Kishore.

Thus under Section 304 of the Indian Penal Code

the court sentences Shambhunath to 5 years rigorous imprisonment.

What have you done?

Why did you do this?

Did we meet after years of separation only for this day?

It would have been better not to have met.

Don't cry.

Don't cry.

Do you know today is Rakshabandhan?

Sisters tie a rakhi on their brothers' wrists.

They pray for them.

How unfortunate am I,

who gets her brother handcuffed.

Shambhu.

What is this? - It's right.

A useless brother like me doesn't deserve your rakhi.

Shambhu! - It is right for me.

You can talk outside the court.

Shambhu. - Come on.

Shambhu!

Don't cry.

I was unfair to you.

I won't mind if they sentence me to death.

Don't say that!

If I had adorned you with gems of knowledge rather than gold.

Your life wouldn't have been ruined.

No, Shambhunath.

My immaturity is to blame.

Forget the past, father.

It was destined to happen, and it did.

I only pray to God

to not let anyone go through

what I've been through.

It's quite late. Let's go.

Laajo,

I want to say this before leaving.

If there is anything left of mine back in our village,

sell it and build a school.

Yes, Shambhu.

I take your leave, Mr Thakur.

God bless you, my child.

Suraj.

"When your sister isn't with you..."

"When she is away from you, she will be sad."

"She will be sad"

"and will be eager to meet you."

"I don't know when we might get separated."

"Let me tie the 'rakhi' now."

"Let me tie the 'rakhi' now."

'Lajwanti high school'

Kalu, is everything alright now?

Build a temple also.

The school is a temple.

Man can't recognise God if he has no knowledge.

It's time for school to break. Ring the bell.

Thandu!

Get warmed up. - Right away.

Why are all of you still in your seats?

Go home.