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Ticket. Ticket.

Bibipur. Bibipur.

Keep moving towards the gate.

Keep your leg inside, uncle.

Bones don't mend easily at your age.

Ticket. Ticket.

Ticket. Ticket.

Conductor, how much longer to Phulera?

Ticket. Ticket.

Don't scratch the seats.

Keep moving. Keep moving.

Ticket. Ticket.

Conductor, how much longer to Phulera?

You're asking for the 18th time.

I'll let you know when we get there. We won't abduct you.

Ticket. Ticket.

If you have a problem with this job..

..then why apply for it in the first place?

What other choice did I have?

You know the reality of my college placement.

I thought I'll apply for it just to be safe. The job seemed easy to crack.

I'll have a job to show during my graduation year.

Unfortunately, that's all I have now.

Anyway, something is better than nothing.

Something should be something good.

Look, frankly speaking, it doesn't sound too bad to me.

20,000 salary.

I've been posted in some village called Phulera.

Which part do you like?

I should have worked hard in college.

I could've gone to a better college..

..and had a salary of 1.2 million rupees.

1.2 million is my CTC.

I'll get around 80,000 rupees a month.

Do you realise that my salary will be equal to the tax that you'll pay?

You're only highlighting the negatives. Focus on the positives as well.

Imagine what an interesting job profile you will have.

What interesting?

It's an interesting job.

You're going to be the Secretary to the Village Panchayat.

You'll be developing the villages along with the Pradhan..

..deputy Pradhan and other bodies.

Imagine..you'll dig sewers, install hand pumps, build roads.

This is your chance to be like 'Mohan Bhargav' of 'Swades'!

And you want to quit your chance of being the son of the soil..

..and be part of this corporate rat race like me.

If you like my job so much, then why don't you apply as well.

You apply too.

Don't be irritated

College just got over.

You have a government job in your pocket.

Don't give up before trying.

Later you can think about what to do next.

This is the time.

This is your chance. Go for this adventure.

Get a first-hand experience. Rural India.

The real India.

I want a simple life. I don't any adventure.

I don't want to see rural India.

It's better than being jobless.

Don't spoil your mood. I'll get you a striped shirt.

No, thank you. That's all you ever buy for me.

Come on.

Phulera. Phulera.

Wake up, mister. We've arrived in Phulera.

All the time you kept asking about Phulera.

Anything else.

There's another luggage on top.

Gram Panchayat Phulera welcomes you.

He said he'll be here in 20 minutes.

Prahlad.

He'll know that there were four pieces of sweet and someone took one.

How will he find out?

Guests are never served three pieces.

They are either given four or two.

Get lost.

I guess that's him.

It's him. It's him.

It's the Secretary.

Hold this.

Careful.

Let me.

Thank you.

This is my job, Abhishek sir.

My name's Vikas. Your office assistant.

- So you're the one I spoke with over the phone. - Yes.

That's the Deputy Pradhan of Phulera Panchayat.

Mr. Prahlad Pandey.

I sent his picture to you on WhatsApp.

- Hello. Hello. - Hello.

I hope you had a pleasant journey.

Yes, of course.

- Keep the bag up. - Yes..

Is this the office?

This is our office.

Consists of three rooms..

..one of which belongs to the Pradhan.

The rest sit in the hall.

And we've set you up in the third room which was vacant.

We've kept a pillow and mattress for you.

All that needs to be done is get this bed inside.

It's a large bed. You can check yourself whether you fit in or not.

Of course, I'll fit in.

There's no harm in trying. I'll get it adjusted to your requirement.

Yes..

I'll definitely fit in. Where's the key?

The keys with the Pradhan. He's on his way.

On his way?

Isn't the Pradhan a 'she'?

The Pradhan's on his way?

Manju Devi is a male?

No. Pradhan Manju Devi is a female.

She wears a sari.

We're talking about Manju Devi's husband Brij Bhushan Dubey.

You didn't understand?

In the previous elections, the government reserved this seat for females.

But Brij Bhushan is a wise man.

He made his wife run for elections and won as well.

What we mean is Manju Devi is the official Pradhan.

And Brij Bhushan is her husband.

He's the one who handles everything around here.

So we call him the Pradhan.

Understand.

There he comes.

Hello, sir. Hello.

Hello, Pradhan sir.

Hello. Hello.

Are you Abhishek?

- Yes. - I see..

Let me wash my hands first.

Vikas, help me out here.

I went towards the fields.

To check on the work.

And then I thought why don't I get done with this as well.

And I did.

Don't be mistaken that I don't have a bathroom.

I have two bathrooms in my home.

But you see..

I always head out towards the fields, it's good for exercise..

..and good for digestion as well.

Have you ever been..to the fields.

No, I..

I've never been to a village before.

Since you haven't, then I'll take you someday for a stroll.

Sir..

You should take him every day.

I will take him every day.

I won't give up on him so easily.

Now that he's here, we'll take full advantage.

And I'll take you along as well.

You've piled on so much weight.

Now shake hands.

Come on.

What is this?

You had only two?

Don't you like sweets?

What?

I just love them.

I don't smoke.

So whenever I feel the urge, I just pop one.

Sir, the keys, please. So we can keep his luggage inside.

Oh yes, the keys.

Take the keys.

I said get the keys, not keep the jug in my pocket. Keep the jug down.

Where is it? It's not in here.

Then it must be in the other pocket. Check here.

Mobile..

Don't keep it there.

No, it's not in here either.

Hold this.

Where is the key?

Check at the hand pump.

Run.

It's not at the hand pump either.

Did you drop it?

That bloody Prahlad doesn't want to walk an inch.

You must have dropped it in the fields.

Which field was it?

It was one of your fields, across.

Then that's where you must have dropped.

Everyone keep your eyes peeled.

I must have dropped it somewhere on the way.

Yes, sir.

Such big holes..

What if I dropped it in one of the holes?

Then again, not possible.

Mr. Secretary.

That field that you see..

That belongs to me as well.

There.

Come, I'll show you more.

I took a diversion from here.

This field belonged to Vikas's uncle.

Yes..

The poor guy sold this field for his daughter's wedding.

And I bought it.

How much further, sir?

We're almost there. Its close-by.

Mr. Secretary. That field that you see belongs to me as well.

Careful of the water jet.

It can make you deaf.

Poor Deen Dayal lost his hearing due to an accident with the water jet.

But he still has one ear intact. He can hear from that.

And whose field is this?

Why?

Just asked.

Even the court couldn't decide that. How can I?

Belongs to two brothers.

They have a dispute over this land.

There's been enough bloodshed between the two.

And one of them suffered a broken skull.

He had to get 19 stitches.

Thank God we got him to the hospital in time..

..otherwise this field would've gone to his brother automatically.

Come on.

And don't get into property disputes.

Just look for the key.

Because if we don't get the Panchayat office open..

..then you can get in big trouble, and so will I.

Walk faster.

A poisonous snake was spotted here.

Mr. Secretary.

These waterholes that you see..

..was built by the Panchayat office.

We'll use this to our advantage in the next elections.

- We'll raise this matter. - Yes, come on.

How much further, sir?

Keep walking. We're almost there.

Why is he looking around the entire field?

He must have sat at multiple spots.

You see, sir, when you sit in one place..

- ..slowly it starts piling up.. - Stop. Stop.

Did you find it?

Not yet.

Must be here..somewhere.

Did you lose it?

What else do you expect when you tie it to your waist.

Get up.

I said get up.

And go sit there.

I am out of breath.

I went looking for the key and you're out of breath.

Out of breath even when you're lying around.

Vikas.

Run to the market, and get the locksmith.

But how can I run 15 kilometres?

Take the Secretary's motorcycle.

Give me the keys.

Give him the keys.

How long will it take?

Normally it takes an hour.

The locksmiths normally rest in the afternoon.

So it can take more than an hour.

Let's just break the lock, sir.

What?

No, we can't break the lock.

Why?

The lock belongs to his wife Manju Devi.

She got it from her parents.

If we break it..

No, we can't break it.

We'll get a new one. That's not a problem.

Try to understand my problem. We cannot break it.

Give me the keys.

Give him the keys.

And hurry up.. hurry up.

Do you know how to ride?

What about the gears?

- Backwards. - Backwards, okay.

Hail to the Lord.

And hurry up!

Careful.

He'll be back soon. Don't be upset.

I am not upset.

Yes, you are.

Until Vikas comes back, you can take a look around the village.

It's a wonderful village.. beautiful scenery.

There's a well.

And beautiful homes.

Patwari just built a new home.

See that water tank.

The view of the village from up there is so breathtaking..

..that you will fall in love with the place.

I swear. Do you want to try?

Do you?

Right now.

Hello.

Yeah.

Who told you that the key's gone missing?

Hello.

Prahlad.

Let's go home for a cup of tea.

Spare me. I'll go have a peaceful cup of tea at my own home.

How many times have I said keep the key tied to your waist.

Tied to your waist.

But no..

You like to show off.

You have to keep the key in your pocket.

Serves you right.

I've sent Vikas to get the locksmith.

We won't have to break the lock.

And I won't let you either.

Listen..

I was thinking about inviting the Secretary over for dinner.

Yes, of course.

Call the Secretary, then Prahlad, and Vikas.

Also a dozen other guys you meet on the way.

Let's throw a feast.

Don't overreact.

This way you can meet him as well.

What's the point of meeting him?

You're the Pradhan of this village.

Why do you keep forgetting it?

I am not the Pradhan.

Poor guy must be hungry. He hasn't eaten a morsel since morning..

..except for two pieces of sweet.

Why should I care if he hasn't eaten since morning?

I am not responsible for him.

Or to feed him.

Is there a shop nearby..

..where I can buy biscuits or something?

Where are you from?

The Panchayat. I am the new Secretary.

Follow this lane.

- This way. - Yes.

- How far? - Not too far.

Uncle, I don't sell oil separately.

You'll have to buy a bottle at least.

But I don't have the money to pay for an entire bottle.

Then bring me some paddy and take oil in exchange.

I don't have any paddy either.

One cream biscuit.

Where are you from?

I am the new Panchayat Secretary

Sir, are you the new Panchayat Secretary?

Yes..

The Panchayat owes me 525 rupees.

The Pradhan said that the new Secretary will clear all the dues, so..

Money for what?

For building irrigation canals under the MGNREGA Act.

From Mahender's fields to Nagina's fields.

And I worked as labour for three days, sir.

The office is closed right now. Come see me when once the office is open.

Sir..

There's no cooking oil in my home.

And no money either.

For the past four days, we've been cooking food without oil.

Uncle, what's the point of buying oil?

The rich are cutting down their oil intake..

..and you want oil.

Return the change.

I can manage, but..the children don't.

I am a poor man.

Help me.

As I said come see me tomorrow when the office is open.

Careful.

Where's the locksmith?

And how did the indicator break?

Huh?

Sir..what should I tell you first?

The locksmith or how did I break the indicator?

Where's the locksmith?

I was bringing the locksmith with me when suddenly his phone rang.

His wife was expecting..

..and she was experiencing labour pains.

On humanitarian grounds, I had to turn the motorcycle around.

Since it was an emergency I was speeding.

But suddenly a buffalo came out of nowhere.

By the time I braked it was already too late.

I survived, but the locksmith and his wife were admitted to the same hospital.

Abhishek sir, don't worry. I'll think of something.

First of all, my name's Abhishek.

And not Abhisek..

And there's nothing left to do. Let's break this lock.

Abhisek sir.

That's Abhishek.

Yes.

Abhishek sir, we cannot break the lock.

Call the Pradhan. We'll have to break the lock.

Call Pradhan sir. We'll have to break the lock.

Bring a hammer or something.

Pradhan sir, hello.

I was bringing the locksmith with me when suddenly his phone rang.

Come to the point. Come straight to the point.

The locksmith won't come for at least a couple of days.

We'll have to break the lock.

You can't break the lock, come what may.

If we don't break the lock, then the office will stay closed.

Then let it stay closed.

And anyway, there's not much work that gets done around there.

You're right, but where will the Secretary stay till that time.

I don't care where he stays.

Let him stay in our home then.

We have a daughter.

And you'll let a stranger stay in the house.

He's not a stranger. He's the Secretary.

And the best thing is he's from our caste.

Then let's get our daughter married to him.

No, his salary is too low.

- Pathetic. - What happened?

You zip off like a rocket.

Look..

I lost the key.

So I'll have to arrange a place for him to stay.

We won't let him come face-to-face with Rinki.

We'll give him a spare pillow..

..and he can lie out here in the courtyard.

28-years-ago when you came to my house first..

..even you slept outside in the courtyard.

He cannot stay here.

You can break the lock.

And invite him to dinner. I'll make one dish for him.

Don't expect me to cook a feast.

[Indistinct chatter]

Where's the Pradhan's home?

I am the new Panchayat Secretary.

I see.. Take the next left.

Pradhan sir.

Pradhan sir.

Welcome. Welcome.

Are you going to keep your motorcycle outside?

- Yes. - Did you take the keys out?

It's okay, come.

Is Vikas breaking the lock?

- Yes, he is. - That's great.

Come.

Those are mine. Do you want to take a look?

- No. - Come on.

I already saw the fields today.

Let's go then.

Listen..

The situation inside is pretty delicate.

So think before you say anything. Okay.

You know what, best not say anything.

Come on.

The food's really delicious, sir.

The Secretary is saying that the food is delicious.

I've been making it for the last 35 years.

What else did you expect?

No, thank you. I am done.

You just said that the food is delicious.

Give me one.

One for this poor soul as well.

One doesn't mean just one.

Mom, is the dinner ready?

Stay up there.

I'll bring your dinner to your room.

Hello.

Vikas.

What?

It's broken.

It's broken?

It's broken.

It's broken!

Who told you to break the door?

I was breaking the lock.

Then?

The lock turned out to be sturdier than the door.

Come on.

Let's go, come on.

Seems like you rammed it with a bulldozer.

Come in.

Take a look.

Is it nice?

We'll fix it up.

Is everything okay?

Don't worry, I'll get the door fixed tomorrow.

Okay.

I'll fix up your bed.

It doesn't matter now.

I'll see you then.

And you see after I go out..

..you can prop up the door with this, using this hammer.

So it doesn't fall down when it's too windy. Here you go.

Prop up the door and get a good night sleep.

Let's go.

No. Taking a metro to CP is very uncomfortable.

Let's take a cab instead.

Hey, Mohan Bhargav. How is Swades?

Did you join?

Hello.

Abhishek.

I want out of here.

What's wrong? Are you okay?

I can't stay here.

Are you resigning?

I don't know.

I can't just quit and sit at home. I don't know what to do.

I know you're looking for a high profile job..

..and now you have only one option.

You'll have to clear CAT.

There's no way I can clear CAT.

And why not?

My father never stops saying that you're a sharper mind compared to me.

You're just afraid of hard work.

What should I do?

Quit my job and start preparing?

No, why will you quit?

Work experience comes pretty handy in MBA.

What's the point of this work experience?

By the way, I just realized..

..you as the Panchayat Secretary will be handling the entire village body, right?

Yes, so?

So in IIM interviews they always look for candidates from diverse fields.

Imagine you'll be the guy whose seen real India at the grass-root level.

Why do you keep ranting about real India?

There is no real India.

The village is filled with idiots.

Its a village of idiots actually.

Trust me..this job experience will definitely help you in your IIM interview.

Tell me practically..

..how long does it take to prepare for CAT.

That depends on how desperately you want to get out of there.

Extremely.

Then you have only one option.

Every day after office..

..you'll have to dedicate at least 4 hours for preparations.

Do me a favour.

Mail me the CAT material.

Yes, definitely.

I'll send you the best books.

Just give me your address.

Note it down.

Abhishek Tripathi.

Panchayat office.

Gram+Post; Phulera.

V. Kh. Fakauli

What?

- Vikas Khand. - What?

Just write whatever I am saying.

Okay.

V. Kh. Fakauli

Sounds a little naughty.

Next?

District Baliya, Uttar Pradesh.

District Baliya, Uttar Pradesh. Noted.

Send it tomorrow, it will take a couple of days to get here.

I'll have to find out how it gets here.

Fine, I'll send you the best books.

Thanks, man.

Enough of the formality.

Remember you study every night for at least 3-4 hours.

Shit.

What happened?

Nothing. Power cut.

Does it happen every night?

Yes, every night for four hours.

Abhishek sir.

Abhishek sir.

Seems like he's still sleeping.

Abhishek sir.

Abhishek sir.

Abhishek sir.

Its afternoon. And you’re still sleeping.

I was scared out of my wits. I’ve been knocking on the door for a while.

If everyone wakes up at 6 am..

..then it's only natural to feel like its afternoon at 9.

Come in.

Your candles, sir.

How much?

Actually, he was asking for 50 rupees for half a dozen.

But I bought them for much cheaper.

How much?

48 rupees.

He didn’t have change so I bought a sweet instead.

Good for breakfast.

You call this breakfast.

It will taste nice with grams.

Sir, why don’t you buy another emergency light?

Yes. And then I can sell them.

Start my own business of selling emergency lights right in front of the office.

I can sell them.

You don’t like the job, do you?

Doesn’t matter, sir.

In fact, I applied for the army myself.

But I was rejected in the medical exams.

A person should always strive to do something better.

I failed.

But you have the talent.

You should try to do something better.

You must study ahead.

How can anyone study without electricity?

I’ve to keep half a dozen emergency lights prepared.

Light this, douse that..

I get only a couple of hours after office hours..

..which gets wasted in repeating the entire process over and over again.

Sir..

Today's Panchayat meeting is about Solar light.

Here, keep this.

It’s alright, sir. I already have some left over from last time.

I insist. This one’s fresh. And also soft.

It’s alright. I’ll get some from the market.

You won’t get such fresh vegetables from the market. Keep it.

Keep it. This way you will save some bucks.

No need to be shy.

See.. Prahlad isn’t shy at all. And you’re feeling shy.

Keep it.

Mr. Secretary.

All the ward members have arrived. Let’s start the meeting.

Did you put my chair in place?

I..

Everyone’s here, but you forgot to put my chair in place.

Hurry up.

You need a smack on the face.

Come on sit.

Yes.

Don't forget to take it this time.

Look at him.

Mr. Bhindeshwar..didn’t you have breakfast?

That’s your second helping. I’m keeping a watch.

I don’t see Mangal anywhere. Where is he?

He’s taking a leak.

Let him be.

Mr. Secretary. Please..

Shall we begin? - Yes.

Stay seated. No need to stand up.

I can hear you just as well.

Well..

As you all know, the Parliament has allotted funds..

..to install 13 solar lights in Phulera Village.

We know.

So at this meeting, we need to decide..

..the spots on which these lights will be installed.

We just need to decide on the 13th light..

..and the rest has been decided.

But sir, there are 13 lights in all.

I know there are 13 lights..

..but 12 spots have already been confirmed.

It's like this..10 ward members, one at Prahlad's place..

..and one at my place.

So that leaves only the 13th light. So let’s decide on that.

Go on.

So let’s decide on that.

Vikas.

Shall we install one outside your house?

Look at his smile.

No..

Bhindeshwar lives right in front of my home.

So if you install one at this place, that will be good enough for me.

Right, Bhindeshwar.

That was smart of him.

By the way, sir, if you have any spot in mind..

..then tell them now.

Don’t think too much, just say it.

The light gets charged during the day..

..and lasts all night.

Tell me.

Tell me. You’ve seen the entire village.

Tell me..

Tell me..

Well, I was thinking..

Pradhan sir..

I was thinking..

..let’s install the 13th light near the haunted tree outside the village.

What say, people?

-Yes. -Absolutely. -Yes yes. -Agreed

We desperately need some kind of light out there.

What tree, Sir?

Vikas..Mr. Secretary’s been here for three weeks now.

And you haven’t shown him the haunted tree.

It's not worth it, sir.

That’s true.

You see, Mr. Secretary, there’s a haunted tree..

..on the eastern shore of our village.

After sundown when it’s dark, everyone’s scared of going there.

Never go there. Ever.

Pradhan sir

If we install a light there, it will do good to the villagers.

That’s true.

Mangal, that was an excellent suggestion.

I thought about it while taking a leak.

So, Mangal, you should take frequent leaks.

Absolutely.

In fact, carry a bucket with you.

So it's decided then, we'll install a light at the haunted tree..

Hear me. Keep that down.

There is a room. And it is a good room.

Now you complete all the legal formalities.

Okay. Get the 13th light installed pretty soon.

And another thing, Mr. Secretary.

The vegetables are a little mushy..

..it won’t take too long to cook.

And make a delicious meal out of it.

[Indistinct chatter]

[Indistinct chatter]

[Indistinct chatter]

Oh, God.

Where are the candles?

They won’t listen now, sir.

Why not?

They are installing 12 solar lights in front of their homes.

I have the right to think about my own interest.

The 13th solar light will be installed right here.

This matter is no longer under your control, sir.

What do you mean?

You want to know a secret, sir.

Yesterday I overheard the Pradhan and Deputy Pradha talking.

They want to install the 13th solar light near the haunted tree..

..only to gather votes at the next elections.

Claiming that they saved the villagers from the terror of the haunted tree.

Politics, sir. Politics.

There must be a way to change their decision.

Of course, there is a way.

If you can get rid of the ghosts from the haunted tree..

..then there’s no need of a light.

What’s wrong, sir?

Nothing. Keep yourself free tonight.

Khusboo..

If I don’t return home then you can marry someone else.

We were destined only till here.

And I’ve kept 25 silver coins in the room upstairs.

You can sell them to pay for your expenses.

You’ll be absolutely fine.

How can you say that, sir?

What?

I can’t jump off the motorcycle.

I’m not wearing a helmet.

Yes..

I know I should have, but I forgot.

Is that the one?

Unfortunately, when death is near, the mind stops working.

Hang up now.

Is that the tree?

Yes, that’s the one.

Don't take it any further...

..or else I'll jump off.

Stop. Stop. Stop.

Hail lord Hanuman.

Come on, what’s wrong?

I am not going an inch ahead, come what may.

You can suspend me if you want.

Give me the torch.

Use the light on your mobile. I have only one.

Abhishek sir, please don’t touch the trees.

Putting his life at stake for a stupid light.

Abhishek sir.

Abhishek sir.

What happened?

It's a nice tree.

Hasn’t done anything.

The ghost is not some child who we can tell..

..to sing and dance for uncle.

Does he sing and dance.

What are you saying, sir?

How can a ghost sing and dance?

It chases you.

What does it do?

It chases after whoever comes this way.

How can a huge tree like this chase after anyone?

Haven’t you read science.

Even America believes in science.

But that doesn’t mean they don’t believe in ghosts.

I’ve seen on TV..

..that a new family comes to live in the house.

And their children get possessed by a ghost.

Then they call a Christian priest to exorcise the ghosts.

He keeps chanting Hallelujah..

When was the last time this tree chased after anyone?

It hasn’t scared anyone in the last couple of years.

Why?

Maybe doesn’t want to.

I mean it comes after people once in a couple of years.

But people are always scared of it.

I mean the villagers are so afraid of it..

..that they run to clear this space.

That’s how the Pradhan’s wife Manju Devi slipped on the slope twice.

Abhishek sir.

If you’re thinking, then let’s go think someplace else.

So tell me who did this tree scare the last time?

I don't know, I’ll have to find out.

Then find out.

"Stuck between the rock.."

"Stuck between the rock.."

"Stuck between the rock.."

"..and a hard place."

"Mind your feet..the floor’s slippery."

It was around 8 pm.

No.. 8:30.

You see, sir.

It’s been 3-years, so I am missing out on the details.

Doesn’t matter. Time is not important, tell me what happened.

Yes..

So I was passing by the tree..

No..I was coming home..

Just continue with the story, uncle.

So as soon as I came near the tree..

..I heard a rustling sound from behind.

And I knew..the tree’s coming after me.

So I braced myself and ran for my life..

..and didn’t stop until I didn’t reach home.

Did you bother to turn around and take a look?

I had no reason to turn around and look, sir.

A couple of years ago, when the tree scared brother Naval Kishore..

..he heard a similar rustling sound.

"Throw the dice.."

"Throw the dice.."

It wasn’t a rustling, I heard a crackling sound.

A crackling sound is louder than a rustling sound.

Imagine..if a tree that huge is chasing after you..

..will it make a rustling sound or a crackling sound?

Did you bother to turn around and see whether the tree is running?

I didn’t take a look, but I heard a sound.

It came after Jatayu before me.

He heard the same sound.

It wasn't a rustling or crackling sound.

But it sounded like a loud thud.

Imagine..if a tree that huge is chasing after you..

..it will sound like a thud, won’t it?

Did you bother to turn around and take a look?

I had heard rumours before, so I didn’t dare to.

What had you heard?

If you look the tree in the eye..

..it will chase you all the way to your home.

Has it happened to you?

It would if I had turned around and looked him in the eye?

Because whoever it chased before me, met with the same fate.

No, no, I never made such claims.

The lane to my home is so narrow..

..that the tree can never fit in.

Did you see the tree running?

I didn't see it with my own eyes?

Who did it chase before you?

Before me..

I guess Pramod.

Hop on.

Why do you get off at every stop?

"Throw the dice.."

"Throw the dice.."

"Throw the dice.."

"Throw the dice.."

I didn't turn around and take a look.

Because if you look behind while running..

..there’s always a chance that you might fall.

And it won’t be right to fall down at such an occasion.

Why don’t you meet the Teacher?

He was the first one who the tree scared.

14-years-ago.

"The sea runs deep, and the shore’s afar."

There's only one Teacher.

"Your boat’s too small, but your courage is big."

"Think of an idea, come up with a plan."

"Only with your wits can you cross this sea."

"When things.."

"When things don’t get solved the right way.."

"..then its time to change your way."

Place your bets.

Sir.

I am sure this teacher hasn’t seen anything either.

It’s just baseless rumours.

And I’ll prove it to the village.

Hello, sir.

Yes..I did turn around and take a look.

The tree was floating in midair.

And it was quietly following me.

Not a sound, not even a peek.

Just pin drop silence.

Watching the tree floating in air..scared me out of my wits.

I was parched.

I couldn’t move.

The tree stopped right next to me.

I was so scared that I wet my pants.

Then there was darkness in front of my eyes.

When I woke up, the tree was in its place.

And before the tree could harm me, I got up and ran towards the village.

You can call it a rumour if you like.

Or believe in it if you want.

But this is what happened?

Time for my coaching classes.

I’ll take your leave.

How’s the school doing, sir?

Doing well.

Why?

Nothing.. There’s a new District Megistrate in the area.

She is a little strict.

I often meet her on official business.

And she keeps asking me about the school in the village.

Then why tell me?

Next time when I meet her, I’ll tell her that school’s doing good..

..but the Science teacher sees ghosts.

I’ll narrate your story to her as you told me.

She might find it interesting as well.

I wonder how she will react.

I'll know only after I tell her.

Let’s take a trip to the city tomorrow. - Of course.

Don't be afraid. She might be strict, but she is harmless.

Yes.

Well..I’ve given him a warning.

But I don’t think it was much effective.

Maybe he was really chased by a tree.

Ghosts are real.

My aunt was once possessed by a ghost.

Uncle used to tease her calling her a witch.

But the witch doctor confirmed that she really is a witch.

Maybe..

Wait a minute. Someone’s knocking on the door.

Who could it be at this hour?

Take a look from the window first.

Don’t be crazy.

I'll call you back in a minute.

Mr. Secretary.

Please don’t tell the DM..

..otherwise I’ll be suspended.

Then tell me the entire truth.

Well, everything I said was true..

..but I left out one small part.

What?

That night..

..for the first and last time, I smoked weed.

And I was out of my mind.

It seemed like the tree was following me.

Believe me, sir.

It will seem like..

I ran in the direction of the village..

..and narrated the entire incident to someone on the way..

..and the rumour spread overnight.

Then why didn’t you explain the next day that you were high!

High?

I mean you were intoxicated.

How could I tell anyone, sir?

I was new on the job.

If anyone had complained, I would’ve lost my job.

Sir..

Mr. Secretary.

Do you have any idea?

Thanks to you the villagers have been fearing that tree for 14-years.

14-years..

Haunted tree!

Please don’t tell the DM madam, or I’ll get suspended.

Why?

So the villagers can keep fearing that tree for 14-more-years.

Huh!

Smoked weed..

Slowly..

- Don't beat me. - Stop it. Stop it.

Calm down. - How can we calm down, Mr. Secretary?

It's his fault that my husband speeds up his motorcycle..

..while passing-by the tree and I fell off twice.

First time I suffered a bruised knee.

Next time my expensive sari got torn.

Why won’t I hit him?

I've told you a thousand times to hold on to my waist.

Stay back. And relax.

The poor soul has admitted his mistake.

Sir..you can beat me all you want, but don’t let the villagers find out.

Go on. I won’t tell anyone.

You're too much.

Leave.

So Sir, if we don’t tell the villagers..

..then how will they stop fearing the tree?

There is one way.

Mr. Secretary has come up with an idea.

Tell them..

To get rid of their fear..

..the Pradhan will sleep under the tree for three nights.

But the elections..

And in the next elections, you can use this as publicity..

..that the Pradhan put his life at stake to get rid of the ghost.

Master stroke.

Why do you people keep talking about politics all day?

I don't understand anything.

Sir, we don’t need the solar night near the haunted tree anymore.

So where do we install the 13th light?

I was saying..

Let's get it installed in front of our house.

Do you have a problem..

..if there are two solar lights in front of the Pradhan’s home?

There is a problem.

What problem?

I mean the villagers might..

I was thinking, sir, let’s install the 13th light in front of the office.

That will be great.

It becomes pitch dark whenever there’s a power cut.

I mean it's scary.

In front of the Panchayat office.

Yes.

That's a great idea. Why didn’t you say this before?

Give him a whack.

He's being a wise guy these days.

Okay, Mr. Secretary.

Get done with the legal formalities..

..and install the 13th light in front of the office.

Yes, sir.

And he will dig the pit.

Great idea.

That plastic chair which you sit on..

If you sit on it too long, your backside heats up.

But the thing with cushioned seats is..

You want to sit for an hour..

..but you don't want to get up for a couple of hours.

It's great for your studies as well.

- Great.. - Mr. Secretary, new chair, huh.

Yes, the plastic chairs are not too comfortable to sit on for too long.

Okay.

And I've to study as well.

Great. Great.

Okay.

This one's got wheels as well.

Sir, your chair doesn't have wheels, does it?

This is too high.

- Adjust it. - How do I adjust the height?

The button must be somewhere down there.

Okay.

That's too low.

Yes. Now, this is perfect.

This one's got wheels too. Check if they are working properly.

Great.

Sir, take the plastic off. Doesn't look nice at all.

No, no, I won't take the plastic off.

It's so dusty around here. The chair will get dirty in a week.

You're right.

How do bend backwards?

You look like some big boss.

Let's get some work done now, shall we?

Yes.

Pradhan Sir.

Parmeshwar. What happened? Anything wrong.

I needed one small favour.

What do I tell you, Pradhan sir?

Don't drink water after you've had tea or else you will catch a cold.

I already did now.

Doesn't matter.

The wedding is tomorrow..

..and today they say that the groom wants..

..a separate room for waiting.

Why?

What is his problem in waiting at the school with the rest of the guests?

He's being stubborn, what else?

Stubborn.

You had to choose a stubborn son-in-law for yourself.

It didn't say on his face.

Don't worry, I'll think of something.

Who does he think he is?

- Secretary. - Yes, sir.

You know Parmeshwar.

Parmeshwar who?

His daughter's getting married tomorrow.

Yes.

He sitting right here and looks stressed.

The groom's demanding a separate room to stay.

He won't stay with the rest of the guests.

He's very stressed how to find a room in one day.

So I wondering if you could adjust for one day..

- One day.. - Just one day, isn't it?

If you could adjust for a day, that would be great.

And I've said that he can stay at the Panchayat office for a day.

Hello.

Hello.

Hello..

No network? Huh..

Check for network. Yes.

- Check for network. - There's just one bar.

- Try there.. - Yes. It came.

Hello. Hello.

Why don't you make him stay someplace else..

..otherwise it will become uncomfortable for me.

I've to study at night.

I'll get disturbed.

He's very stressed. Where else can we let him stay?

Please, sir.

He's saying please.

Doesn't matter. I understand.

Thank you, sir.

Did he say no?

He didn't say no.

He said he has a problem.

Well then, what should I do?

Well then..

Let's make some other arrangement.

Don't feel bad, but can I say something?

Go ahead. Why would I feel bad?

You're losing your control over the Panchayat office now.

What?

And all this because of that cushioned chair.

Anyone who sits on it thinks of himself as the boss.

No, that's not it.

But it looks like this, sir.

Why else would a secretary refuse to follow the Pradhan's order?

Goodbye.

[Indistinct chatter]

[Indistinct chatter]

[Indistinct chatter]

[Indistinct chatter]

[Indistinct chatter]

Let this be.

What's wrong with Pradhan sir?

Nothing is wrong with him, sir.

Pradhan sir is our leader of sorts.

He helps people in need to keep his influence..

Then let him work himself for that.

Why did he have to tell that Parmeshwar that I've no work..

..and can get this job done.

You see, sir, in villages..

..whenever there is a wedding, function, or funeral..

..everyone comes together to lend a hand.

Look at me for instance, I am helping out too.

This is the tradition, the culture of the village.

You're free to follow their tradition.

I am not their relative to work for them.

Bantu, keep an eye on the cook. He's a thief.

Starts eating the food while making them.

I apologise for this inconvenience, Mr. Secretary.

It's not a problem, Mr. Parmeshwar.

- Vikas. - Yes.

Once you're done here..

- ..go check on the arrangements at the school. - Okay.

- The quilts have to be laid out. Okay? - Okay.

You're free too, aren't you?

No, he has to go to Fakauli market.

Are you going now?

I was just leaving.

Is it an emergency?

Yes, there is.

There is an emergency.

He has to sell this emergency light.

So it's a bit of an emergency.

Since solar light's been installed outside..

..there is no need for two emergency lights.

So I'll sell one.

He's a moody guy. Sells anything when he wants to.

- Vikas, get my helmet. - Yes.

Here you go, sir.

Fakauli Market?

Couldn't you think of a better excuse?

What will I do in Fakauli market now?

Sir, I saved you from work.

You should be thanking me for this, but instead, you're yelling at me.

I see, saved me from work.

By giving me this other stupid job.

Oh, yes..

I have an idea, sir.

Why don't you go to the garden outside the village?

You can rest there for the rest of the afternoon.

And come back when the sun sets, and the guests arrive.

If you stay here, they will ask you to do something or other.

Yeah, right..

You know what, get my Verbal Ability book.

Which book?

The blue book that's inside. Go get it.

Verbal Ability. Verbal Ability.

Verbal Ability. Verbal Ability.

Verbal Ability. Verbal Ability..

Verbal Ability.

Where are you taking this book?

Secretary sir asked for it.

But he's on his way to the market.

Why does he need a book there?

He wants to sell this too.

Just one?

No. He's going to sell all of them.

He's going to sell these books too.

But why is he selling the books?

Don't know.

He was saying that these books are of not much use.

That's why?

- I see. - Yes.

- Can I leave, uncle? - Yes, go.

Go.

He really is a moody guy.

Sells anything he wants.

Yeah, Bantu. What's wrong?

What? We've run out of clarified butter?

Then send someone to Fakauli market and get more.

Wait a minute.

Mr. Secretary, wait.

- What is it now? - May he wants something.

Are you blind? Move.

Mr. Secretary, you're going to Fakauli market, aren't you?

Yes.

I need a small favour.

Get a 15-litre canister of clarified butter from Babloo Sahu's shop.

- He'll charge it to my account. - No, it's not the money.

- How can I carry 15-litre alone? - Yes, there's no place.

No, no, it's got a handle.

You can hang it over here.

But I've already hung the emergency light over here.

But you're going to sell that, aren't you?

You can hang the canister once there's place.

Okay.

Yes, hello. Anything else?

Wok?

Where..

No, no. Later.

Don't bring the canister here.

Take it to my home.

There are little things around the house that need to be done.

Did you get it?

Hurry up.

Lay the quilts here.

[regional folk song]

[regional folk song]

[regional folk song]

[regional folk song]

Where is the cook?

Where is the cook?

Where is the cook? I've to give this clarified butter.

- Look, Vikas! - Yes.

Give separate boxes to the guests and villagers.

Okay.

Seven sweets for the guests, and only five for the villagers.

- Yes, sir. - Okay.

Use this.

Keep swatting the flies, will you?

No. Go serve it to them.

Mr. Secretary is here too.

Come.

You did a great job.

Keep it there. Okay.

Careful.

Take the clarified butter.

Very good, Mr. Secretary. Amazing.

What? Are you tired?

Did you sell the emergency light?

Not really? He wasn't offering a good price for it.

Give me the office keys.

You're going to the office, aren't you?

I need a small favour.

[regional folk song]

Sir, I was thinking..

..one tube light on this side, one on this side and one here.

It will make you feel like you're entering a house of tube lights.

Put it.

Sir, do I use white tube lights or green.

Use whatever you like. Use green.

Don't you think white will look better?

Fine, I'll use the green ones.

I guess you had the green ones on your mind for a long time.

One more thing, sir.

The sequence of the series light should be blinking..

..or doesn't have to be like an on-off-on-off sequence.

Will you do anything on your own? Should I install the lights?

Put it however you want it. This is not my sister's wedding.

Just put it on. Any way you want it.

I'll let it blink then.

Didn't you hear I said blinking?

No one understands the latest trend.

Which number is he calling from now?

- Hello. - Mr. Secretary.

Parmeshwar, speaking.

I needed one small favour.

Not, again!

- Prahlad. - Yes.

Do you believe that sitting on the cushioned chair makes a man powerful?

Honestly, sir, I don't think the secretary thinks anything like that.

I know.

But people do.

That they do.

I have an idea. Why don't you buy a chair for yourself?

What good will that do?

That will make us equal.

And equal is one thing we're not.

A Pradhan is a Pradhan after all.

True.

We'll have to think of something to get rid of his chair forever.

With your permission shall we..

No, no, no violent means.

Sir, pass me the phone.

Rascal, answer it yourself.

Yes. You think you can order me around. Answer it yourself.

Who is it?

Yes, brother Parmeshwar.

Yes..

They are here.

Let's go. Let's go. They are here.

- Let's go. - The wedding procession is here.

- Dab some on me as well. - Here you go.

- Here as well. - I did, I already did..

Let's go. Come on, let's go..

Should I give 51 rupees or 101?

Give whatever you have. Doesn't matter whether it's 51 or 101.

Is brother Parmeshwar's daughter's name Twinkle or Kareena?

- Please. - No..

Thank you. I've had enough.

- Take some more. - Have another glass.

Go on Vikas, pour him another glass.

- This is not fair. - Don't be shy, brother.

Please, have it. You'll feel relaxed.

- Parmeshwar. - Yes.

Are you going to serve only juice? Bring some snacks.

Mr. Secretary has gone to get the snacks.

He has still not returned.

- Since, when you are saying it! - Son, his glass is empty.

- Put it. - Speak of the devil and he's here.

- He is here. - Serve the snacks to everyone. Come on.

- Give it. - Vikas.

Tell them, we'll have snacks later.

We'll have snacks after some time.

What?

We'll have snacks after some time.

They must be tired. Carrying all that ammunition, you know.

- Of course, son. Get some rest. - Take your time.

- Sure, sure. - You've to go home after a couple of hours.

Of course.

So we'll go to the school where the guests are waiting.

That's where the elders are. Let's go there.

Yeah, sure. Oh, yes, Son. He's the Secretary.

He will be here.

If you need anything, just tell him.

Think of him the bride's older brother.

He's a very decent man. Very nice.

- Let's go. Let's go. - Okay, let's go.

We're leaving.

- Where are you going? - The snacks are right here.

The wedding venue.

So tonight's the night..

- Not tonight. - Then?

Tomorrow night.

I am sitting inside. Call me if you need anything.

Of course.

I don't see your sisters-in-law around.

No father, I am not worried.

Just a little stressed about work.

Listen. Can you serve the snacks?

Just a minute. I'll be right there.

No, it was just some guy.

I'll take care of that.

This is humiliating.

Who makes the groom wait for the snacks?

Let him come.

I'll deal with him.

Keep the chairs outside.

We'll have the snacks outside.

Outside!

What's taking so long for the chairs?

Don't know will it come now or in next year?

Here he comes.

Come on.

Wait, wait..

What is this?

What?

There are only five sweets.

- Five in mine too. - Five in mine too.

Five here.

There were seven sweets in all the boxes..

..that were distributed at the school.

But there's only five in mine.

And the main sweet with the silver layer is missing.

I see.. Wait. I'll be back in two minutes.

Two minutes again?

Mr. Parmeshwar, I didn't know..

..that there are separate boxes for the guests and the villagers.

I took whatever I saw in the storeroom.

I am not coming over now.

Tell someone to send it over. Someone must be free.

Fine. And hurry up or they will start sulking.

The groom and his friends, who else.

The arrangements are pathetic.

I just had a word. They are sending the other boxes.

You just have to wait for a while.

What is this?

Mr. Abhishek!

If we had to wait the least you could do was give us a better chair to sit.

I noticed they have a nice cushioned chair inside.

If you have a better chair inside..

..why did you give the groom this plastic chair to sit on?

What?

Is this a joke? Tell me.

Does seem like a joke.

Kamlesh. Tear the plastic.

Don't take off the plastic.

What do you mean don't tear the plastic?

- It's very uncomfortable. - What uncomfortable?

Don't start it again. The sound it's making is annoying.

So what if it's making a sound.

I said don't tear the plastic. Don't you get it?

Such a pain in the neck.

This isn't some prop from your wedding, this is personal.

If you like tearing the plastic then do it..

..with the things you'll get in the dowry.

Asshole.

What..

What did he call me?

Sounded like an asshole.

Check on your mobile.

What?

What?

Asshole means poop hole.

Call my father.

Uncle be careful.

If you didn't want this wedding to take place..

..you could've intimated us earlier.

How can anyone call the groom home and call him an asshole?

Does my son look like an asshole?

Tell me.

That's not what I meant.

You should check the meaning first.

It also means stupid.

That's what that Secretary meant.

He was just calling him stupid.

But why call the groom stupid as well?

I admit that it's wrong.

But the Secretary is pretty brazen.

He even called me stupid once.

- When? - Shut up.

And what did you do?

I called him stupid as well.

Fine. Then Ganesh will call him stupid as well.

Go on, son.

- Say it, son. Come on, say it. - Come on, say it. Come on..

- Come on, say it to him. - Come on son, say it. Come on.

Come on, say it son. Come on, say it.

No, father.

I won't call him stupid. I will call him an asshole.

Doesn't matter. Go ahead.

- Yes, go on. Come on. - Yes. Come on, say it.

- Don't be shy. Come on, say it. - Say it out loud.

- Say it. Come on. - Say it.

- Say it. - Say it.

- Say it. - Say it out loud.

- Say it out loud. - Come on. Say it.

Say it. Come on, say it.

Asshole.

Abhishek is an asshole.

He's a complete asshole.

- He is an asshole. - Asshole..

- Now be happy.. - Asshole..

- Happy.. - Come on, son. Come on.

- Okay. Everyone is happy now. Let's go. - Let's go.

We're running out of auspicious time.

- Mr. Raghunath, come on. Let's go. - Please, come.. Please..

Fine, let's go.

Wait, father.

I'll go.

But, I want his chair as well.

This one?

Yes.

Mr. Secretary, you upset the groom.

It's the least you have to do to cajole him.

I'll have to go to the market again and get a new chair.

Mr. Secretary, I am not so cruel.

You won't have to buy a new chair.

You can take my chair. It's perfectly cushioned.

- But sir.. - You're taking my chair, final.

Then where will you sit?

- I will sit.. - Don't worry about him.

He will buy a new chair for himself.

He is very rich.

150 hectares of land, cows, imagine.

Yes. Okay, Mr. Secretary. End of the story then.

See, they are coming.

Every chair has a lifespan.

It arrives seated on your head.

Later it lets you sit on it..

..or even leads to bloodshed. See.

Mr. Secretary, we've cold beers. Come on.

What's Mr. Secretary doing here?

Sir, that chair looks exactly like yours.

Isn't it?

Continue counting the bricks.

70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76..

Hello! Yes, mother.

Yes, of course. It's already 11 o'clock. I won't stay hungry till 11 o'clock.

The same old.

The same old bread jam, banana.

Yes, I drank milk.

Yes.

Why would I lie to you?

How do you know that I don't buy milk every day?

Of course, I do.

But I already drank milk. How can I send a picture to you now?

Yes, I did mother. I am very busy now.

I'll send you the picture tomorrow.

You can lie without blinking, sir.

You'll learn too when you stay away from home. Let's go.

Don't be so mean, sir. I just recently got married.

What is this?

[Indistinct chatter]

Here you go.

Do you have the keys?

- Yes, sir. - What, sir?

Tell me Mr. Abhishek, did you get the job done or not?

No, sir. I will get it done today.

You've been giving excuses for a week now.

The DM keeps calling me every week asking me for an update.

What do I tell her?

Look Mr. Abhishek, if you don't get the job done today..

..then we'll have to take disciplinary action against you today.

- Know this. - Not to worry, sir. I'll get the job done today.

The painter has already arrived on site. In fact, I am on my way..

Let's go.

Let's take the motorcycle.

It's nearby. Let's go.

Mr. Secretary, do these slogans make any difference.

People have as many kids they want.

Isn't that right? Sir!

Well, we've put up the slogan now.

You see, Prahlad sir, it's a government order.

Whether it makes a difference or not, we'll have to get it written.

And these things do create some awareness among people.

Like you are, aren't you?

This is for newly married couples, understand.

I've been quite aware since day one.

Let's move ahead. This looks fine.

We'll have to move one. Aware you say.

I'll show you how aware you are!

Come. Look here..

This is the place.. You can get things here.

No harm in taking a shower at times, Madhav.

Uncle..

Pradhan sir, I was thinking of buying milk.

Who do you think should I ask?

Why don't you ask Pradhan, sir? He's got many cows and buffaloes.

Fine. Do you want cow's milk or buffalo's?

Anything is okay.

You should buy buffalo's milk.

Buffalo's milk is denser.

He's from the city.

Might not be able to digest dense milk.

He can always add water to it. That will do the trick.

Fine then, I'll take buffalo's milk then.

I've three types of buffaloes.

Murrah, Surthi, and Jaffrabadi.

- Which buffalo? - Surthi will be fine.

I used to buy Surthi buffalo's milk from you. That milk was good.

Jaffrabadi is even better.

Be quiet.

He's going to drink the milk, not you.

You know what.. Yes, hello.

My advice is you take Murrah.

- Fine, then Murrah it is. - Okay, fine.

So, how much?

Half a litre is enough.

Damn it! Who buys half a litre of milk?

You must buy at least 2 litres of milk.

Go to the gym, exercise, otherwise you will never gain any weight.

No thank you, but half a litre will be enough for me. How much for a month?

Why would I charge you for half a litre milk?

But that's not right..

No, I've said it. I'll not take it.

- Pradhan sir.. - The Pradhan is a rich man, Secretary sir.

- Yes, you.. - He's got property, cows, what else would he want.

Yes, your father left it for me, didn't he?

Nonsense.

This is the one.

What is this?

Where is the painter?

I am here, sir.

I was taking a leak.

What have you written?

"Two children are as sweet as pudding.."

"..more than that can be painful like piles."

I didn't write it on my own.

I wrote exactly what Secretary sir asked me to write.

This is what the BDO office instructed us to write.

Pradhan sir..

..don't you think this going a little overboard in the name of awareness.

What overboard? Looks fine to me.

Maybe a little over the top, but it's fine.

Yes, Prahlad, It's fine. And anyway, who reads all this in the village.

Okay, if you two think it's fine, then it's fine.

I was just making a point.

So Mr. Secretary, shall I send Banwari then.

He'll delivery half a litre of milk every day at 7 am.

Fine. You guys go on, I'll get this done.

Murrah buffalo's milk, right?

And also how much it will cost me every month.

You're still stuck on the money.

I promised you, didn't I? Forget about it.

- Come on. - I'll go to the office.

- You said this will take only one hour. - Yes, sir.

Finish it quickly. Fill up on this side.

Doesn't look nice if I charge him for half a litre of milk.

Of course, because you're so rich..

..that 750 rupees a month doesn't make any difference to you.

In case you've stashed a couple of million rupees somewhere..

..do let me know as well.

What nonsense are you talking?

Our daughter is old enough to get married..

Hand me that.

But he doesn't get time from boasting his wealth.

Yes.

Giving half a litre of milk every day will cancel our daughter's wedding.

It's not about Rinky's wedding.

You have this bad habit.

Sometimes you give vegetables for free, and sometimes milk.

Why don't you give him the entire buffalo?

Why are you shouting?

I'll tell the Secretary to pay.

Happy?

What happy?

You're not doing me any favour.

Fine, then I won't ask.

I said I will ask him for money.

But I can't ask him right away.

I'll have to think of some way.. Like how, where.. when?

I just can't walk up to him and demand the Secretary money.

I gave him my word.

Then tell him that you're a leader.

Your promises are fake. Tell him.

I am not that kind of a leader.

Then what kind are you?

This one.

Give me those dirty ones.

Come down to the office in a couple of days and collect your money.

Okay sir.

What have you written, Secretary sir?

This..

These are official slogans.

What is this?

I didn't write it on my own.

I wrote exactly what Secretary sir asked me to write.

What do you mean to say?

More than two children are like piles.

Pintu here is like piles.

"Pintu is like piles."

- "Pintu is like piles." - Quiet.

Father, what does piles mean?

Nothing, son. It means chocolate candy.

Secretary sir, please get rid of these slogans.

Get rid of it.

I can't. These are official orders.

Fine. Now watch..

Vinod, people..

See what the Pradhan is trying to do.

What's wrong, Bhushan?

- You have four children, don't you? - Yes, I do.

- According to them your third and four children are piles. - What?

- I am not saying this, they are. - Bhushan, don't make things worse.

This is just a whiff of things to come.

Go and tell Pradhan sir..

..that he won't get a single vote from my family in the next elections.

We have a big family. And everyone has 3-4 children.

Even I won't vote for them.

Father, even I won't vote for them.

Absolutely right, son. Don't vote for anyone.

Just wait till you turn 18.

I guess things are going to get worse, Secretary sir.

Will I get my money?

Just clean up and leave.

- Vikas! - Yes.

Get the slogans repainted.

Vikas..

Pradhan sir, we've official orders to get the slogans written.

Even I am under a lot of pressure.

But, sir..

You see Mr. Secretary, a lot of families in this village..

..have more than two children.

What if they all go against, Pradhan sir?

What do I do, Prahlad sir?

If I don't follow the order, then I'll face disciplinary action.

What action?

I can lose my job, Pradhan sir.

You will lose your job..

..but I might lose my seat as the chief.

So what is more important?

Your job or my seat?

Sir, for him his job must be more important.

Hello.

Yes Gajinder, tell me.

What are you saying?

What..

We're not calling your son piles.

This is different.

- Why.. - Why don't you understand?

No, no, it's not what you think. No..

Yes.

Gajinder has three brothers.

Meaning four votes.

And their wives. Meaning eight votes from that family.

And Gajinder's father.

If he lives till the next election's, that means one more.

You lost nine votes.

Mr. Secretary, please talk to the BDO sir. Try to explain to him the situation.

Fine, I'll try.

Oh, God. Prahlad, get all the slogans repainted.

Or else these people won't stop calling.

Pradhan sir, let it stay for the time being.

Why do you worry?

BDO sir will understand, won't he?

What do you think?

BDO sir won't understand?

Who are you giving this for free?

You're too much. Out of the way.

Wait.

Did you talk to the Secretary about the money for the milk?

I will..

You're making my life hell for 750 rupees.

- Come on, out of my way. - No.

Why don't you donate everything we have instead. Give away everything.

Trying to be over considerate.

Abhishek sir, you please give this to BDO sir.

I am very nervous.

Whenever I try to talk to Pradhan sir, he hands me this bottle gourd.

Bottle gourds are not conversation starters.

What is this?

It's a bottle gourd.

Even I can see its not an eggplant.

Do you guys really feel you can get your job done by giving me vegetables?

You think I am corrupt.

Pradhan sir isn't letting me write it. What should I do?

Fine then, why should I take the blame on me?

If DM madam asks..

..I'll tell her Phulera Panchayat's secretary isn't fit to do the job.

Sir if you think I am unable to explain them..

..then why don't you try explaining him.

Why should I explain to him?

He's your chief. You explain to him.

- He's not my relative. - He isn't my brother-in-law either.

Sir!

Sir! The villagers have objection with the world "Piles".

So can we use something different..

How can you even say such a thing?

How can we change it?

We intentionally out that word there, so people feel offended.

You guys just don't get it.

- Mr. Tiwari. - Yes, sir.

Look!

DM madam is worried about the growing population of our country.

So she believes..

"Two children are as sweet as pudding.."

"..more than that can be painful like piles."

This slogan will touch people's heart.

So go and explain Pradhan sir.

And rewrite the slogans again.

Otherwise, DM madam will screw my ass, along with the rest of you.

And what if Pradhan doesn't agree.

Then she will screw his ass too.

He's no different, is he?

I don't know.

Leave.

Leave it.

Pradhan sir let's rewrite that slogan..

..otherwise the DM will screw both our..

DM madam will take disciplinary action on us.

Pradhan sir say something.

Go and study.

Then rewrite it. What's the big deal?

You will lose the next election.

So what if we do?

These people who are making a big deal out of a slogan..

..tell them to go and ask their wives..

..what it takes to give birth to more than two children and raise them.

Fine, I agree that "Piles" is not a nice word.

But the slogan is right.

Don't try to be a wise guy, I know.

Then why aren't you letting the write the slogan?

Do the right thing.

A person never wins the elections by just doing the right thing.

You know nothing about politics.

Why don't you say..

..that you don't have the guts to take the difficult decision?

Come, lie down.

Don't talk nonsense.

You know nothing, and just blabbering.

You won't ask money from the secretary for the milk..

..so he doesn't feel offended.

And even though the slogan's right, you won't get it written..

..so the villagers don't get offended.

If you're so scared, then do one thing..

Look at me.

Write my name under the slogan. I said it.

And I will talk to the Secretary for the milk money.

Can't even speak up for the right thing..

..and you want to be a leader.

Disciplinary action might mean suspension I guess.

How long would it be for?

How would I know for how long?

I'll find out when I get suspended.

Why don't you check the Panchayat's HR policy? It might have...

Wait a minute.

Hello... Abhishek

Yes, sir.

Mr. Secretary, do one thing.

Call a meeting of all the ward members tomorrow morning.

Look, all of you go and tell the people in your ward..

..that we're all supporting the slogan

"Two children are as sweet as pudding.."

"..more than that can be painful like piles."

And we're supporting this slogan because it's absolutely right.

Pradhan sir.

Are you taking this decision because of the pressure from DM madam?

No, this is my personal decision.

But sir, this can cause trouble in the upcoming elections.

I don't care.

Not just for you, but for us too.

Yes, this can be troublesome for us as well.

Look, if anyone asks then you can say that this is my decision..

..and you have nothing to do with it.

That's fine.

That's fine, Pradhan sir.

As you say.

Listen, you can say this is our decision.

The Chief and deputy chief.

Why are you poking your nose?

Not at all, Pradhan sir. This is all about politics.

What if you lose and I win?

- Then that won't be fun at all. - You're a rascal.

Sir, I am with you too.

I wasn't chosen by the elections.

But I am supporting Pradhan sir too.

Okay.

The rest of you have no pressure for this responsibility.

Okay sir, as you say.

Okay, let's go then.

Wait. Sit, sit.

Secretary sir, that thing you explained to me yesterday..

On the cigarette box.

- Yes, right. - Explain that as well.

Sit down. No need to stand up. You're always so eager to stand up.

Now listen.

If anyone objects while you're explaining them and they don't understand..

..then you can definitely give them this example.

Just like the warning message on cigarette packets..

..similarly, these slogans are made this way to make you feel bad.

So that the right message is conveyed to the people.

Did you all understand?

Explain it exactly the way Secretary sir explained to all of you.

- We've understood. - Okay?

Word by word, exactly the way he said it.

- Okay. - Yes' we've understood.

And Vikas, get the slogans rewritten again.

Okay.

Okay then, let's go.

Yes.. do it.

[Indistinct chatter]

Secretary sir, you must be really happy.

You got what you wanted.

That's not true. Pradhan sir's decision is absolutely right.

Forget it. Doesn't matter now.

Doing the right thing has put our position at stake.

Isn't that right?

- BDO sir is calling. - Put it on speaker.

Put it on speaker.

Yes, sir. Pradhan sir has agreed.

Congratulations.

Its great news that Pradhan sir has agreed.

By the way Mr. Abhishek, that slogan isn't mandatory right now.

Why? What happened?

Nothing special.

We just heard that some guy from the neighbouring village who had six kids..

..read that slogan and got so furious that he burnt the Panchayat office down.

So you guys see what's best to be done.

Hello.

What do we do, Pradhan sir? Shall we stop them?

Of course, we should stop them.

Pradhan sir, what if they burn this office down too.

I sleep here all alone.

Call them. Call Vikas.

You just said we took the right decision.

If the decision is right, then why are you scared?

Pradhan sir, you're over motivated. Think practically.

No one will lay a finger on the office.

Whatever they want to do, they can do it to me in the next elections.

But..

And you'll have to pay 750 rupees every month for the milk.

Huh?

750 rupees.

It's a Murrah buffalo. It needs to be fed.

Strangely, I am feeling like Sardar Patel from inside.

Do you know Sardar Patel?

The Iron Man of India.

He never hesitated to take the most difficult decisions for India.

I want to be like him someday.

Isn't there a beer shop here?

Next door.

[Indistinct chatter]

[song playing on radio]

Babita.

[Indistinct chatter]

Anybody there?

What do you want?

- Can I get a beer? - How many bottles?

One.

The shop will close after 8 o'clock.

And won't open for anyone.

Fine give me two then. Which ones do you have?

Hold this.

This is all I have.

- How much? - 320 rupees.

But on the label, it says 150 rupees.

Can't I charge 20 rupees for keeping it chilled?

Listen, don't take too long to finish the first bottle of beer.

Otherwise, by the time you take the second one, it's no longer cold.

And hot beer isn't good.

[song playing on radio]

You always pray to God only for yourself.

Why don't you pray for me for a change?

Tell me what you want me to pray for. I'll do that.

Pray for whatever you feel like.

This isn't fair.

I do all the thinking and also the praying.

No need to argue. Just pray for whatever you want.

Okay.

Your phone's ringing. Pick it up.

Let it keep ringing. It's always ringing.

But first, you pray for me.

Hello.

Yes, Mr. Secretary. Did you get a good night's sleep?

Did you have breakfast yet?

What?

How did it happen?

You know what, you wait there. I am coming over right now.

- I am on my way. - What happened?

What's the point in telling you what happened?

Tell me, what happened?

- Wait just a minute. - Where are you going?

Prahlad, come down to the office immediately.

You can finish pooping later. First, come to the office.

Whenever I call you, you're either eating or pooping.

What did you pray to God for?

Forgive me, Goddess.

But this is normal with him.

All the data is safe in the CPU.

Only the monitor's been stolen.

It's not just about the monitor getting stolen.

The point here is you got drunk and forgot to lock the door.

I already said sorry, Pradhan sir.

Sorry. That's great. Sorry, huh.

Get the office ransacked and say sorry.

These bloody Britishers gave us this word "Sorry"..

..where you can kill and man and still get away by saying sorry.

Sorry!

Let it be, Pradhan sir. It was just a mistake.

I am not tightening the noose around him. Mistake.

Today it was one monitor.

Tomorrow it can be several other things that can be stolen.

There are so many important documents kept here.

But it wouldn't make a difference to you.

You'll just say sorry.

Look here, I won't tolerate this carelessness.

Leave right now and find a room for yourself to stay. Go now.

Pradhan sir, let him stay.

- He's all alone.. - Shut up, stupid.

You think I can't see he's alone or not.

You don't need to interfere. Understood.

Okay, Pradhan sir.

And Prahlad, go with him now and lodge a complaint.

Just give me a minute. I've to go poop.

Go now, and finish whatever it is on the way! Understand!

Take a left here.

[Indisctinct chatter]

- Tell me, who did it? - Sir, it wasn't me.

- Wasn't you? - Sir, I didn't do anything.

If it wasn't you, then who was it?

Sir, my clothes will tear.

It's not only your clothes that will tear apart.

Wait and watch

In the name of your child, please spare me.

But I don't have a child.

[indistinct chatter]

Tell me who was it then?

What has he done?

Must have done something unlawful?

Like stealing, or something.

Okay. So your computer was stolen.

Not the computer, just the monitor.

Not the computer, just the monitor was stolen.

Was it the big one or the slim one?

- It was a slim monitor. - Slim monitor.

- Colour? - Black.

Height?

I was joking.

Which company monitor was it?

What is the name of it?

You don't remember.

Nobody does. People often forget.

It was government property after all.

Let's call Vikas, he'll tell us which company.

No need, Mr. Prahlad.

This is just a formality that needs to be done.

There's no way we're going to find it now.

Why not? You'll find it if you look for it.

Did you check the neighbouring fields?

Why the fields?

Recently there was a robbery.

The thief made away with the loot.

But the suitcase was so heavy..

..that he left it in the fields and escaped.

But the monitor isn't that heavy.

And yet, there's no harm in checking the fields.

You can check later.

Why should we look for it? This is your job.

Yes. That's right.

This is our job.

Your job is to get drunk and let the government property get stolen.

- What are you saying? - Mr. Secretary..

Brother Om Prakash, will someone come over for an inquiry?

The inspector is busy trying to find a bull.

He'll pay a visit in the afternoon.

That one?

- Sir, please don't beat me. Sir! - Come on..

- Sir! Please, sir.. - Why don't you just tell him?

Getting your ass whipped.

- Sir.. - Okay.

Okay, bye. See you.

You go ahead, Prahlad sir.

I've some business in the market to take care of. I'll see you later.

What business? Where are you going?

I've to go find myself a room in the market.

Mr. Secretary, you took Pradhan sir so seriously.

Forget it. Let's go back to the village.

If he's insisting so much, I'll find a new place.

Mr. Secretary, let's go, please. Leave it.

Please go Prahlad sir, I'll see you later.

What are you doing, Prahlad sir?

Okay, fine, let's go together then.

Neither am I going, nor am I letting you go to the market. Okay.

You're coming back to the village with me.

Let me go, Prahlad sir. Let me take care of this business.

Later, I'll be busy studying.

Tell me something, Mr. Secretary.

Where will you go looking for a place to stay in the middle of the month?

You can move out next month.

Let's go. Let's go back to the village.

You haven't eaten anything since morning.

Let's both go Mohan's place..

..and treat ourselves to some fritters and pancakes.

Okay? Yes.

I am in no mood to eat. Let's go straight to the village.

As you wish.

Nothing was stolen from my table, Khusbu.

Secretary sir will have to pay the fine.

It wasn't me who got drunk and fell asleep.

And Mr. Secretary, no need to worry.

We'll need to attach the copy of the FIR along with the application..

..and they will send us a new monitor.

How long will that take?

Maybe a year. That's it.

Okay. Don't worry.

He was going to look for a room.

Go find yourself a room.

That's great.

He's young blood.

It was just a mistake. Forgive him.

Yes, you two take his side.

Haven't you caused enough trouble after getting drunk?

What did I do after getting drunk?

- What did I do? - Don't you remember?

At Vikas' wedding, during the dance.

..don't you remember what you did?

What did he do?

Whatever I did.

It wasn't as bad as what the Secretary has done.

He gets drunk in two pegs. Out of his wits practically.

It's a good thing he won't stay at the office anymore.

You're stubborn.

And you Prahlad.

What are you wasting your time on?

Come here. Put the wheat in the sack.

Mr. Secretary hasn't eaten anything since morning.

What do I do if he hasn't eaten? Should I spoon-feed him?

Hasn't eaten anything since morning.

And listen, take the wheat to the flour mill.

Tell him to grind it into a fine powder this time.

Last time it was too coarse.

I heard your computer's been stolen.

Uncle, not the computer.

- Just the monitor. - What?

- Monitor. Monitor. - What is it?

Come outside. I'll explain to you. Come on.

There is a CPU and monitor...

... and the smallest one is called a mouse.

Everything has to be connected together.

That's how it works.

[Indistinct chatter]

Abhishek sir. The Inspector's here.

Manju Devi. Abhishek Tripathi.

So Mr. Tripathi..

..how many bottles of beer did you have that you forgot to lock the door?

Two bottles.

You have a low capacity.

Where were you drinking?

Out here.

Here?

Why were you drinking out here?

The ambience was pleasant, so I was drinking here...

Then you should have climbed on top of the water tank.

The ambience is much better up there.

He joined duty four months ago but never climbed up there.

Why?

It's too tall. Not too comfortable for me.

But...the village will look even better from atop the tank.

Very beautiful.

In fact, if you take a look at our village from atop the tank...

...you will fall in love with the village.

Hear that.

You will fall in love.

You should have climbed on top of the tank and drank your beer.

Okay, sir. Next time I will climb on top of the tank and drink beer.

Do you want to ask anything else?

What did you have for snacks?

Potato wedges.

Did you sprinkle some onions and chillies on top?

Was it the big one or a slim one?

Slim one.

Move aside.

Is this your room?

Yes.

Hold this.

So you have a black colour shoe as well?

You even bought a new iron?

Yes.

Great.

Logical Reasoning for C.A.T.

CAT.

Yes, because I am preparing for MBA as well.

So you want more money in life.

Everyone does.

Yes, everyone does.

Anyway, do you drink every day?

No.

Don't be shy. I am not going to tell your father.

I joined work four months ago. Yesterday was my first time.

What happened?

Where is Pradhan sir?

Once I got so drunk that I forgot to close the door of my house.

Once.

I mean this is common when one is drunk.

It is when you're too drunk.

But it shouldn't happen when you've drunk only two bottles.

He's got a low capacity.

Otherwise, he drank on an empty stomach.

But still...how can he get drunk with only two bottles of beer?

It's hard to digest.

Anyway, I'll have to believe him.

Mr. Secretary got all his moves right.

What do you mean?

I mean alcohol can also be..

.. a reason to leave the door unlocked.

Mind your own business.

Sir, why will the secretary steal the computer?

Why does anyone steal?

Money.

Why does he need money?

His salary is 20,000. He even has a motorcycle.

I mean...he has money, job...

Then why is he preparing for MBA?

He is ambitious.

Pradhan sir, aren't you going to say anything?

Think about it yourself, Pradhan sir.

A man who hasn't boozed for four months.

The computer gets stolen on the same night when he gets drunk.

Isn't this a foolproof story.

I mean...he was drunk and forgot to lock the door.

Anyone will believe him.

Inspector, what are you saying?

Fine, you tell me.

Why did he get drunk on the night of the theft?

I don't know why.

No, tell me.

Let's ask the man who got drunk why he got drunk.

What do you mean by why? Because I wanted to.

Why not in the last four months?

And why last night?

Wait a minute. What do you guys want to imply?

Secretary sir, the inspector says that you helped steal the computer.

Alcohol was just an excuse to let it get stolen.

Are you out of your mind?

Why did you drink alcohol last night?

Because I was sulking.

Why were you sulking?

What do mean by why? Why does anyone sulk?

I was sulking, that's it.

Up.

See Pradhan sir, no answer.

He has no answer.

Guilty conscious pricks the mind...

I was sulking because I follow the same routine every day.

Wake up in the morning, work all day, study at night.

The villagers complain all day, then there's the electricity problem at night.

I am bored.

And yesterday was Friday night.

So what?

Every sixth day of the week is...

It's called a weekend. People party on the weekend.

And what was I doing? Peeling bottle gourd.

There is not a single guy around to talk to after work hours.

Everyone falls asleep at 7 o'clock.

Pradhan sir gets busy with his personal life.

This man has his own social life.

He just got married. Who do I talk to?

How long can I talk on the phone?

I have no friend, no family. No social life.

What else can a lonely man do other than booze?

I feel least attached to this village. It's pathetic.

I was in a bad mood. And got drunk.

Do you want to arrest me? Go ahead. Arrest me.

Where are your handcuffs me? Go ahead. Arrest me.

Arrest me. Put me in the jail.

At least there will be something interesting in my life.

Pradhan sir, he's bluffing.

Just say the word.

I'll take him down to the Police Station and teach him a proper lesson.

Inspector...he can be careless but not a thief.

I know a man when I see one. Now leave.

What are you staring at? Let's go.

Hello. Vikas.

Check whether the Secretary has eaten or not?

Yes, sir.

What did he say?

- He says he's not in the mood. - What?

He says he's not in the mood.

Shall I make a few more pieces of bread?

Pradhan sir.

Tell me something, is Saturday considered as a weekend or not?

Tell me.

We never use spoon for having food.

I can drink beer in one gulp.

In one gulp whole beer!

Abhishek sir, can I say something?

We've made a WhatsApp group.

Whenever we want to drink, we just say hi.

I am thinking of adding you to the group as well.

And whenever you want to...

Do you know what "Hi" means?

High...

- Hi... - Come soon.

Take some more.

Mr. Secretary, I am really offended by what you said.

What?

How can you say you have no family or friends here?

What do you think they are? This huge man, and him...

Don't you think of us as friends?

That's not it, Pradhan sir.

- Then what is it? - You think we're not your family.

I checked the monitor prices. The best ones cost 5000 rupees.

I'll order one for us.

Why will you bear all the expenses?

- We'll pay too. - No.

Of course, we'll all chip in 1000 rupees.

But that's only 4000 rupees.

So what. I'll show you how to make it 5000.

- Show us. How? - Shall I?

Tell Rinky's mom to pay 1000.

She's the Pradhan as well.

Great idea. Look he laughed.

Give me a papadum.

Listen, no need to look for another place.

You can stay here.

No one's going to ask as long as I am here.

See...that's more like it.

See...let's take a selfie together.

- Selfie. - Take a selfie.

Hold your bottles. Lets take a nice selfie.

You take one.

You also keep one.

You guys drink. I've never touched that thing.

Beer is not my thing. I've never touched beer.

These three are drinking, and I am just the guy taking the selfie.

See...

Smile.

Say Selfie.

Say it aloud Selfie.

I thought it was a television. Sorry.

Face down.

Lower. Lower.

That's too low.

Smile.

More. More...

Great.

Very good. One more.

Great.

Show me how it looks.

Take a look.

First one's better.

Okay fine, I'll make that one.

Are you applying for the bank clerk's job?

It's for the CAT exam.

Common exam for MBA.

I see... Good.

- You can collect it tomorrow at 11 am. - I'm not rufusing you to sit.

What do you want to do about it asshole?

I am being so polite and yet you don't understand.

No asshole, I don't.

Stop abusing me.

Don't point fingers at me.

If you want to sit then do so properly.

I've no objection. But if you want to sit, then do it properly.

Are you going to teach me how to sit on a motorcycle?

- What happened? - Come, sir.

These guys were sitting on your motorcycle.

I only said the bike's parked on a single stand.

If you put too much weight on it, it will topple.

If you want to sit, park the bike on the double stand first.

- And he got furious. - I see...

If we want to sit on someone's motorcycle..

..we'll have to park it on the double stand first.

- Then don't sit. - Don't sit.

Lower your voice, understand.

You sat on my bike and now you're misbehaving.

What did you say?

You're calling me mannerless?

What else should I call you?

Wait here, son. Give me 10 minutes.

I will show you what misbehaving means. Wait.

You don't know what you said.

Should we call Pradhan sir?

Brother Mukesh. This is Bablu.

Send some boys to Sunil's shop right now.

Immediately.

Wait just 10 minutes. I'll show you.

Why should I wait 10 minutes? Don't I have anything better to do?

- Move. - What?

I said move.

Hop on, Vikas.

Brother Sunil, what time will he come tomorrow to collect his pictures?

11 o'clock.

See you tomorrow at 11 o'clock son, I'll show you misbehaving.

What's the matter now? Are you scared of us now? Is that all the zing you had?

We're not scared.

- Get lost. - I said stop abusing.

Get lost.

I said get lost.

- You get lost. - Get lost.

- You get lost. - Get lost.

You get lost.

Come on. Hit me. Hit me.

- Hit me. Come. - Vikas, let's go.

Wait just 10 minutes. Why are you running now assholes?

- You get lost. - Get lost.

- You get lost. - See you tomorrow at 11 o'clock son. I'll show you.

Are you crazy, Vikas? Why are you getting involved in these things?

This is about our self-respect, sir.

They are messing with you.

Let's not lock horn with these people.

Let's go there tomorrow at 11 o'clock and teach them a lesson.

- Who are you calling? - Pradhan sir.

Are you mad? Let's not make thing worse than they already are.

They openly threatened us, sir. We must take some action.

There is no need to take any action.

Why is your ego hurt so much?

- Are you some don? - No, I am not a don.

But I don't know why you are so scared?

I am not scared.

Then what is it, sir?

Exams are around the corner.

Should I focus on my studies or get into unnecessary fights.

Why should I take this stress?

You don't need to take any stress.

Pradhan sir will handle everything.

I don't want to get involved in these things. Don't you get it?

What if you go there tomorrow at 11 o'clock..

..and they beat the lights out of you?

What will you do then?

I'll think of something. I'll avoid them.

In fact, I won't go at 11 o'clock.

- I'll go at 2 o'clock instead. - Great sir.

You go at 2 o'clock. Better. Prepare for your MBA. Even better.

But sir..

..there's something called self-respect.

People who work as a secretary don't have any self-respect.

My pictures, please.

That was a good idea.

Just give me my pictures.

The pictures...

What?

You see, Bablu and Dablu hail from my village.

How does that make any difference?

Oh, it does.

Since they are from my village and you had a tiff with them...

...so that means you had a tiff with me as well.

What nonsense is this?

You don't get it.

In this battle, I am on their side. That's what I am saying.

Since this concerns my village, I can't be a traitor.

What nonsense is this? Just give me my photo.

You were supposed to show up at 11 o'clock, but you didn't...

...so on Bablu and Dablu's orders I had to delete the photos.

To hell with you and those Bablu-Dablu.

There are other places in Fakauli Market. I'll get my picture taken there.

As you wish.

Listen...

You'll be in the market, won't you?

Bablu-Dablu said that I should inform them when you get here.

Will you be staying in the market or leaving?

Listen... Tell me. Listen!

I guess he's running.

Did you get your photos?

Bring white bedsheets tomorrow while coming to office.

White bedsheets for what?

As a background.

I'll get my picture taken in the office tomorrow.

In the office?

Those rascals got my pictures deleted.

Take my advice and let's tell Pradhan sir. He will handle everything.

If your blood still isn't boiling, then your blood thinner than water.

Hello.

Hello.

Asshole... Talk to him.

Who is this?

I head that you came to collect your photos at 2 o'clock.

Why are you bothering me? What do you want?

We were thinking that we show you what misbehaviour is.

You already did. What else do you want to show now?

That was not a proper demonstration, asshole.

Come to Fakauli Market again, and we'll show you properly.

You are unbelievable. I am not saying anything and you're taking this too far.

Can you even lay a finger on me even if I do?

Mind your tongue.

Or else...will you come down to Fakauli and beat us?

Yes, I will.

Then come there. We are waiting for you.

What's the matter? Don't have the courage?

Are you shit scared?

I did hear something.

How long do you think you can hide in Phulera?

Someday you'll have to come to Fakauli Market.

Who do you think you are?

Who do you think you are?

Tell me when and where.

I see...

You know what, come to the ground behind Fakauli market.

3 o'clock. I'll show you.

I'll make you dance nude, or else my name isn't Abhishek.

Now you're saying too much.

Come, son. We'll show you.

Get lost.

Yes, I will handle it.

- Right, Prahlad. - Exactly. We're not scared of anyone.

Didn't I tell you, sir?

Will we need more men?

I'll carry a rifle with me. We won't need anyone else.

Rifle?

Shall we take an axe as well?

No, Rifle will be a bit too much.

We can opt for something else. Like a belt, stick...

You know what, do you have a leather jacket.

Yes, I do.

Great. Then wear that and come see me at 2:30.

Leather jackets absorb most of the beatings.

I'll clean my rifle.

Pradhan sir, I think a couple of bullets will do the job.

This is too much.

Pradhan sir, give the rifle to me. I'll carry it.

He's taking a long time. Call him up.

Where are these two?

Don't know. They were right behind us.

Either they are crazy or very brave.

- They showed up all alone. - Asshole.

Let's take a look.

Wait a minute. More of our men are coming.

Why are you calling backup now?

Who is he calling?

Doesn't matter even if he's calling Rambo. We'll deal with him.

Yes, let him call anyone.

Stupid

Mr. Secretary.

- Hello. - Speaker. Speaker.

Hello.

Pradhan sir, where are you?

Don't worry, we're on the way.

The bike's got a flat tire. So Prahlad is pushing it.

It's just a flat tire, Pradhan sir. It's not like you've run out of petrol.

Mr. Secretary, the flat tire was due to a nail.

If we ride the bike now, it will tear the tube.

And then it will become a costly affair because we'll have to change the tube.

Pradhan sir, come soon. They are already here.

They are waiting for us.

There's still five minutes left to 3 pm.

I didn't know they are so punctual. They are here now. Come soon.

What assholes?

So eager to fight. Give me rifle.

- Hop on. Hop on. - Coming, Secretary sir.

We'll teach those assholes...

Yes, yes... They are coming.

How much time?

They are coming.

Brother Bablu, let's beat the crap out of them and go home.

You know what, give me your belt.

My pant is loose, use your own.

My belt's made of rexine. It won't hurt too much.

I spent a fortune on this belt. Give it to me.

Give me your belt them. You know my pants are loose.

Hurry up.

Asshole, you have a small waist. Takes less than a minute to take off your belt.

Wear this belt first otherwise your pants will come down.

Brother, wait...

There are some rules in a fight.

At least let them come.

Surround them. Surround them.

- Brother. - Surround them.

- Some more man is coming. - You'll make me dance nude.

Now I'll make you dance nude.

What are you guys doing?

Take your clothes off.

Am I talking to you? Mind your tongue.

- I am being polite. - I am talking to him. Show some manners.

Mr. Manners take your clothes off...

...or else I'll beat you to a pulp with this belt.

Some of our men are coming. Let them get here.

Son... We're explaining you politely.

You have only one choice.

Take your clothes off and dance.

And leave quietly. Understand.

You're a hot-headed man.

- Beat them. - You're wasting time talking to them.

- Beat them. Beat them. - Remove it fast..

- What are you doing? - This is a piece of cloth as well.

No, no...

- Beat them. - Start now.

Why is he standing quietly? Start stripping, son.

Take your clothes.

I didn't mean it when I said I'll make you dance nude. No one does that.

A man says things in a fit of rage, but you don't need to take it seriously.

Start stripping or else I will start ripping you off. Take it off.

- Give him a hand. Come on. - No, I'll do it myself.

Look at him, taking his watch and belt off.

- No, no, - Brother...

Do I need to tell you separately?

Brother Bablu, shall we play a song while making the dance.

Play "KajraRe"

Great choice.

Your phones keep ringing off the hook.

Yes, Pradhan sir, where are you?

We're already here.

Where? We're right here.

We're standing next to the temple.

Take a right from the temple and come to the ground at the back.

Tell them to take a left, that's a shortcut. Tell them to hurry up.

Take a left, that's a shortcut. Come soon, they are making me strip dance.

Strip dance? Why are they making you strip?

- I don't know. Come soon. - Let's go.

Don't take your clothes off.

- They'll take a video and spread it. - Continue.

We're taking it off. We're taking it off.

Don't talk too much.

Did you get it? Come on.

You guys can't escape now.

Wear them. Wear your clothes.

Pradhan sir, they are making us strip our clothes.

Wait. Move back.

Move back.

I'll shoot you through your ass.

Are you shit scared now? Come ahead now.

Brother Bablu, I think that gun's a fake.

It has no bolt. The barrel's narrow.

It's only good for shooting birds.

Listen, green t-shirt, this is a real gun.

Balls green t-shirt.

- If it's real, then shoot. - Yes, shoot.

- Come on shoot. - Shoot. Shoot.

Yes, shoot.

- Shoot. - Shoot.

I'll make you two take off your underwear as well.

Brother...

Who is Bablu?

- I am Bablu. - You are Bablu.

- What is your father's name? - Jagmohan.

And which village?

Why? Do you want to make my Aadhar card?

No son, I'll teach you a lesson with one slap.

The old man has a death wish.

Uncle, don't mess with young boys at this age.

Otherwise I will hit you also.

Understand. Move aside.

Uncle's been yapping for a long time.

What are you looking at?

- Help uncle stand up. - Yeah, time for his funeral.

What are you staring at?

You can't even lay a finger on us.

- He's Rambo, isn't he? - Really!

What are you staring at?

Look at him...

And with a fake gun...

He's a real asshole.

- Hey! - Move back.

I'll show you how to kill with a fake gun.

He'll die.

- Rascals! - Hit him. Hit him.

Take your belt out, brother Bablu. What the fuck are you doing?

He is gone crazy.

Come on, take your belt out. Take it out.

Come on.

Beat him. Beat him.

You go.

Hey, don't hit.

Someone save brother Bablu.

Are you crazy? He's lost his mind.

- I will hit you. - Run...!

Run! Trying to bully us.

Trying to bully us.

- Trying to bully us. - Run!

The guy at the back. Get him.

You'll hit me with a brick.

Wait there.

Come here. Come here.

Hit them!

- I will hit you with the belt. - Stop!

Are you mad?

- I will die. - Stop yelling from here. Go help him.

- He's doing fine. - Listen, listen.

I will hit you. How dare you hit Pradhan sir?

- Shall I hit? - Bablu, hit him.

- Shall I hit? - No, no, don't hit me.

- Trying to bully us. - No, no, no...

- Trying to bully us. - No, no, no...

How dare you hit?

How dare you hit Pradhan sir?

Sorry, it was a mistake. Handle him.

To hell with CAT, I will break his...

No, no... Stop!

- Leave me. - You will kill him.

- You will make us strip. - Leave him.

- You will make us strip. - Leave him.

Don't let him go. He's an animal.

Who did you call an animal?

- Who did you call an animal? - Go from here.

- Let them go. - These boys have no future, sir.

Let them go.

He's lost it.

Get lost.

Leave him.

Take your glasses.

We told you not to sit on the bike! And that hurt his ego.

It was parked on a single stand.

If you had fallen, you would've broken a tooth.

You think I am an asshole. Never sat on a bike before.

- How could I fall? - How? I'll show you how.

I'll show this asshole how he could've fallen.

- Let it be. - I'll show you how.

- No, let me show him. - You'll break a bone.

He's a mad man.

Complete animal.

Get lost you guys before he gets up. Come on.

Get lost.

Fake gun!

Assholes...

What is that red oozing from his forehead?

You said you'll get your picture taken someplace else.

I mean it's a good thing you came here.

This is your shop too.

Look down.

I mean there's no pressure.

You can look down if you want to, otherwise, it's okay.

What's wrong? Why are you behaving like this?

No, it's okay.

Forgive me for deleting your picture.

Fine, now take my picture.

First, forgive me.

- Come on... - No, please. I'm clicking your picture.

I'm clicking.

Smile.

[song playing on radio]

Pradhan sir, tea.

Haven't put much sugar.

That's good. It's always good to cut down on sugar.

Sir. We ran out of tea leaves so I borrowed some of yours.

So Pradhan sir, any update about the boy in Malkopur?

They all demand very high dowry.

I said Mr. Pandey, your son might be an engineer..

..but my daughter's a graduate too.

You must lower your demands.

- So did he comply. - Not at all.

He said if your daughter was a science graduate..

..I would've settled for 1.5 million.

But she's an Arts Graduate..

..and she completed her education through correspondence.

So nothing short of 2 million.

I am telling you Pradhan sir, that family is very greedy.

Can't help it even if they are.

By the way, how much does their son earn?

They claim he earns around 100,000 a month.

But that thing called CTC..

- Do you know what's CTC? - Yes..

After all the deductions he gets 80,000 in hand.

You mean he's demanding 2 million as dowry..

..because his son earns 80,000 as salary.

Yes.

Oh God!

Secretary sir, are they trying to fool Pradhan sir?

Don't know.

If you were getting paid a salary of 80,000.

Let's assume. How much dowry would you have demanded?

I won't take dowry.

You won't get too much even if you ask for it.

What good is 20,000 salary?

At the most, they will give 500,000 in dowry and a two-wheeler.

He already has a two-wheeler.

I suggest you take cash instead, Secretary sir.

That's what I did.

What is 20,000 worth?

My salary is 20,000 now.

After completing IIM, starting salary is 100,000.

Even if I get it, I won't take dowry.

[Indistinct Murmuring]

- Brother Deenbandhu, All well. - Great.

Look at him.

His face's turned red with the joy of becoming a father.

That's not it. I came to submit his birth certificate form.

Give it to me. Pull up that chair and take a seat.

Name of child's father, Deenbandhu Pathak.

Name of child's mother, Sushma Devi.

My wife.

Child's name.

Child's name?

What's wrong? Did I do something wrong?

Aatmaram.

You're calling your son Aatmaram?

Yes. My wife has decided this name. She really likes that name.

Anything wrong?

Doesn't it sound too old-fashioned?

Aatmaram.

Sounds more like you're taking revenge on him.

- Really? - Exactly.

Wait.

Secretary sir.

He just had a son.

Why don't you suggest to him some up-to-date name?

Aatmaram is a nice name. What's the problem?

Sir, would you call your son Aatmaram?

Why don't you suggest something modern?

Something latest.

You suggest me something, sir.

Tell him, sir.

What do you like? Call him Rehan.

- But Rehan.. - It has to start with A..

A..

Anand.

- Call him Aarav. Aarav is trending these days. - Aarav.

Aarav is good.

Sounds modern too. Sounds good too.

It's also the name of Akshay Kumar's son.

What?

Akshay Kumar.

Akshay Kumar's son's name is Aarav.

That's great.

Abhishek sir, what does Aarav mean?

Who cares what it means. It's the name of Akshay Kumar's son.

You..

Give me the form. Give it.

I'll go talk to my wife.

This is great.

Thank you very much, Mr. Secretary.

We might even go down to Akshay Kumar's home and ask him to bless our child.

He's so happy. You suggested him a great name.

Why do you get me involved in these things?

Don't get me involved in these stupid matters.

Rinky's mom, answer this question.

If some guy hails from a good family..

..and doesn't demand dowry. What does that mean?

That means something's wrong with the boy.

He's absolutely hale and hearty. There is no problem.

What guy are you talking about?

The Secretary.

Would he be a good match for Rinky?

He's from our caste.

What's the problem with the guy from Malkopur?

He's bald and demands 2 million in dowry.

Your Secretary doesn't look like Mithun Chakraborty either.

I know he doesn't look like Mithun Chakraborty.

But he's not greedy for dowry either.

His salary is 20,000.

Lives in our Panchayat office.

And you want marry our daughter to him.

20,000 is his current salary.

And if he manages to crack the competitive exam he's preparing for..

..then he'll get a salary of 100,000 rupees.

And everyone who appears for this exam gets through.

Why wouldn't he?

He studies day and night. He's working very hard. Why wouldn't he?

Even you worked hard to become the MLA.

But did you?

Hard work isn't everything.

A man should have a sharp brain.

How do I find out whether he has a sharp brain or not?

Sir.

This..

So many spelling mistakes.

You've written "Band Pump" instead of "Hand Pump".

Oh! I see.

You see, it was a typing error..

You may leave. We're done for the day.

So soon.

The exams are in two weeks. I've to prepare.

Have faith in God. Everything will be fine.

Keep your mind relaxed.

I've relaxed a lot in life.

That's why I am here.

And don't want to relax anymore.

You are amazingly dedicated, sir.

You'll tear up the paper.

Exams are conducted online.

You'll tear up the internet then.

- Would you like some noodles? - I'll take your leave, sir.

My wife will be happy to see me home early.

Okay, sir.

Is the Secretary still in the office?

What?

I want to know whether the Secretary still in the office or not?

Yes.

Sushma.

Sushma.

Sushma.

You'll trip and fall. Even the closest hospital is 10 kilometres away.

Sushma, wait..

Let's talk this over and we'll find a solution.

Sushma.

So you are Mr. Abhishek.

If your name is same as some movie star's son..

..does everyone needs to have the same name as the movie star's son.

What's the matter?

If you like keeping names, then have a dozen babies yourself.

And you can call them Aarav or whatever.

- Sushma. - Be quiet.

It took me 10 days to think of a name.

Aatmaram.

I've told all our relatives.

And auntie, she's stitching "Aatmaram" on the sweater.

And you are trying to change his name.

I spoke with auntie. She has only written "A" on the sweater.

And A is for Aarav as well.

Not to mention its such a small name. Won't need too much wool as well.

Enough with your "save wool".

Some tom, dick, or harry says something to you and you readily agree.

Aarav is such a nice name. I mean think about it.

What sounds better?

Aarav's mother or Aatmaram's mother.

Aatmaram's mother.

Fine.

You want to be known as Aatmaram's mother, don't you?

Then I want to be known as Aarav's father.

Being known as Aarav's father won't make you Akshay Kumar.

And being known as Aatmaram's mother, won't make you..

The mother of Aatma's Ram.

You're insisting on Aarav, but do you know what it means?

- Yes, I do. - Tell me.

I'll tell you..

Aarav means..

Akshay Kumar's son.

Mr. Secretary, what spell have you cast on him?

What did I do?

He asked me for a modern name and I did.

Do I look like someone who casts a spell?

You did the right thing, Mr. Secretary.

Now do one thing. Give me a new form..

..I'll change his name right now and give you.

Give me a form as well.

I can't write, so you'll have to fill it for me.

- Give me. - Have you lost your mind?

You can't submit two forms for the same child. Here you go.

Go home and fight.

And come back when you two decide on the name.

Go.

Go home.

First, you create a rift in my family and busy hogging noodles .

Let's go. Don't argue with him.

Mr. Secretary has never failed any of the exams.

And your blabbering nonsense.

You can't even spell correctly..

Did anything happen, sir?

Go away.

If you have a sharp mind, then answer within one minute.

Fire breaks out in three places in a single night.

Temple, School, and Hospital.

Tell me which fire will the ambulance extinguish first?

Let me study.

Hello.

Mr. Secretary, I sent you a question.

And you've seen it.

Because I can see the blue tick on my screen.

I was about to call you Pradhan sir, but you called first.

But you had only one minute to reply.

And I am calling after one minute.

Yes..

I'll give you extra time.

So tell me Temple, School, or Hospital.

Did you hear Temple, School, or Hospital?

Which fire will the ambulance extinguish first?

Who are you trying to fool?

Since when did ambulance start extinguishing fire?

Tell me.

The ambulance doesn't extinguish the fire.

No, no, this is wrong.

You overheard the answer.

It's not my fault if I overheard the answer, Pradhan sir.

That's right. So can I send you another question?

Pradhan sir, I am busy at the moment.

No, no, now you're trying to avoid the question.

Is this how you'll complete your MBA?

Pradhan sir, they don't ask whatsApp forwards.

I'm hanging up now.

Pradhan sir.

What questions do they ask in the MBA ask?

Quant, Verbal, DI, this is what they normally ask.

I see.. I see..

Do you understand all of it?

Yes.

Why? What's wrong?

Nothing is wrong.

I just came to ask as an elder.

Your father isn't around here.

But I am.

Isn't that right?

Yes.

So are you concentrating on all the subjects?

Yes, I am doing quant.

I mean maths.

Yes, of course. I got it.

Go ahead. Go ahead.

I am just going to sit here.

Mr. Secretary..

..you didn't put a tick on this question.

This.

I was a little confused about that question..

..so I skipped it.

Confused.

This means difficult questions get you confused.

No, that's not right. I am doing the easy ones first.

This is more difficult, so I'll solve that later.

If this one's more difficult, then solve it now.

Come on.

I won't be able to finish the rest of the syllabus.

I'm focusing on the rest.

If you ignore this question now, you'll never come back to it.

And the thing about exams is, they always ask questions that you have ignored.

Come on. Do it.

- Do it. I said do it. - I'll solve it later.

Do it now.

You have three minutes.

Exams have time limits, don't they?

They do.

So..your time starts now. Come on.

What happened?

I am thinking.

Are you still thinking?

Do you get this much time to think during exams?

If you keep quiet then I'll think Pradhan sir.

Okay, fine. I'll keep quiet.

10..

9..

8..

7..

6..

Done.

37/23.

The answer is given on the back.

You can check it.

The right answer is 24/75.

What?

Yes, 24/75.

Take a look. 24/75.

See..I was joking.

Absolutely right answer. Put a tick on it.

Come on.

You'll ace your MBA.

I am assured now.

Hello.

Hello.

Fight.

Who is fighting?

I told you she is Aatmaram's grandma.

Then that's it.

And I said she's Aarav's grandma. And that's it.

- Aatmaram's grandma. - Aarav's grandma.

- Aatmaram's grandma. - Aarav's grandma.

Calm down. Calm down.

Sit down. Sit.. Calm down.

Sit down.

- Aatmaram's grandma. - Aarav's grandma.

I said sit down.

We'll find a solution. Don't just..

Tell me auntie, which name do you like better?

Doesn't matter to me, whatever you call him.

But first, cook some food.

I am famished.

And if I die, then doesn't matter you call me Aarav's grandma or Aatmaram's.

That's true.

Then let's vote.

All you can think about are votes.

There is no other solution to it. Tell me.

You know what, why don't you ask the child?

You are discussing his name after all.

Are you drunk, Mr. Secretary?

How can a 10-day-old child decide his own name?

It will take at least a couple of years before he can speak.

And it won't be right to wait until then.

Not a couple of years..

Keep two fingers in front of the child.

One for Aatmaram and the other for Aarav.

Whichever finger the child holds first will be his name. End of story.

Fine.

But the index finger will be Aatmaram.

That's not fair.

The index finger is the longest one. The child will definitely go for that.

Then bend your finger a little, Deenbandhu..

..and both fingers will be equal.

See, don't they look equal now.

Yes.

Mr. Secretary has given a great suggestion.

Thus ends this quarrel.

Rinky's mother, let's go.

Come on, let's go.

You too Mr. Secretary, go and finish your studies.

Will someone cook some food now?

What do you want to eat?

Cook some chicken and rice.

Mr. Secretary has a very sharp mind.

He comes up with solutions in a jiffy.

And do you know, this is what happens in MBA exams as well?

They ask questions, and people need to solve them in a jiffy.

- I see.. - Yes.

So you mean to say that in MBA exams they ask questions like..

..how to first cause a rift between husband and wife..

..and how to solve it later.

No, they don't ask that.

They ask for quant amongst other things.

You're taunting me, aren't you?

Go to Malkopur and give them Rinky's picture, that's it.

Rinky's mother, he really has a sharp mind.

I asked him a really difficult question that would've baffled anyone else.

But he seemed least bothered.

He solved the question with 5 seconds to spare.

So tell me..why won't a sharp mind like him ace his MBA?

Let's assume that he does, but he'll have to study further.

How long can we keep Rinky at home?

Nonsense.

We'll get them married as soon as he clears his exams.

And perform the remaining rituals when he finishes his studies.

You're coming up with so many weird ideas just to save dowry.

So tell me..

..shall we talk to him.

When you've already made up your mind, then why ask me.

I know I've decided, but what's on your mind?

The boy from Malkopur is ready.

If you talk to them, then Rinky might get married this year.

I have a neutral idea.

Let's ask Rinky who should we talk to.

- After all, she has to get married. - You have lost your mind.

You'll only embarrass Rinky by asking her.

She won't tell you anything.

Then how can I ask without embarrassing her?

Yes.

Don't cry. Don't cry.

Now hold one finger, son.

Hold it. Hold it.

Rinky..Rinky..

Hold one finger, will you?

What is it?

My dear son.

Sushma.

What happened?

In your service..

The Head of village.

Is that Mr. Secretary?

No, it's someone else.

He'll be here soon. Is it something important?

No, it's nothing.

He's here. He's here. Secretary sir has arrived.

So Mr. Secretary, how was your exam?

Are you getting that high paying job?

Mr. Secretary.

Mr. Secretary, what happened?

Pradhan sir, I think he didn't do too well in his exams.

How do you know his exams didn't go well?

Did he tell you?

Didn't you see how he was sulking when he came in?

Seems like it didn't go well at all.

What happened, Pradhan sir?

Pradhan sir?

Nothing.

Secretary sir.

Don't be so sad.

Happiness and sorrows are part of life.

Where is the Secretary?

Where is he?

What happened? He's inside.

Look at this.

After making the wrong certificate, he's hiding in there.

Come out. Mr. Secretary, come out.

- What happened? - What happened?

See what name got printed on the certificate instead of Aarav Pathak.

What name got printed? Show me.

Awara Pathak.

It's a small mistake. Just a little mistype in the machine.

Pradhan sir, what's happening in your office?

Vikas, deal with them. I've to leave.

Where are you going?

Taking Ricky's picture to Malkopur.

What happened to Mr. Secretary?

He didn't do well in his exams.

Okay.

He had worked really hard.

He spent his nights studying under the candle light.

Yes. I heard so.

He studied hard but what can you do?

Everyone has a destiny.

Yes. That's true.

He's locked himself in.

I hope he doesn't harm himself.

Secretary sir, would you like some tea?

No.

Maybe a chilled beer.

It's been two months since you appeared for your exams.

How much longer are you going to gloat?

Take your books and start preparing again.

I guarantee you will pass this time.

I will?

I will?

The percentage required to enrol in a top IIM college is 99 percentile.

Even if I had scored 90, there would've been some hope for next year.

What was my score?

82.. Eighty-two percentile.

There's a fat chance I can jump from 82 to 99 in this lifetime.

Because I am an asshole.

My mind's a bigger asshole.

So there's no way I can clear CAT exam.

I'll keep doing these mediocre jobs for the rest of my life.

It's my destiny to be, Abhishek Tripathi, Panchayat Secretary, village Phulera.

Putting up banners for 26th January.

You call that a job.

Go on. Get the banners.

I'll put it up.

I said get the banner!

Sorry, I got carried away.

It's alright sir.

You've been keeping it to yourself for the last months.

It's a good thing you vented your anger.

You must be feeling unburdened now.

Greetings, Pradhan sir.

Greetings.

The banner looks nice.

I can hardly see anything from here.

You're not an eagle to see from this distance.

Pradhan sir, your picture is pretty big.

Everyone can see it.

But mine looks so small. One can hardly make out.

- Looks small? - Yes.

Can hardly make out?

You're too much, Prahlad.

- Vikas. - Yes.

Do you have another banner left?

There is one more left.

Put it up here on the date tree.

Yes, Pradhan sir.

Do it right away.

- Okay. - Right.

Let's go.

Make sure it's done before I come back.

- Okay, Pradhan sir. - See you.

Where are these guys going?

The flag hoisting ceremony is on 26th January.

They must be going to Fakauli Market to buy new clothes.

Manju Devi doesn't even hoist the flag?

No.

Pradhan sir hoists the flag.

As he did on the 15th of August.

Last time you went home on holiday.

If you had been around, then you would've seen who hoists the flag.

Technically Manju Devi should be hoisting the flag.

She is the official Pradhan.

Technically she should be hoisting the flag.

But she isn't concerned about these things.

Did you get Manju Devi's thumb impression on the CC Road papers?

Bring it, I'll get it done.

I am putting my thumb impression without reading the document.

I am trusting you.

Yes tell me.

It's done.

I heard you failed your exam.

I didn't exactly fail,

I just got low marks.

You mean you won't get admission where you wanted to.

No..

Then that's as good as fail.

Don't be sad.

Everyone has their own capability.

Some manage to do it, some can't.

I heard that you don't hoist the flag on 26th January.

No, Rinky's papa does all that.

Even our neighbouring village Gopalpur has a female Pradhan.

And she hoists the flag.

And yes, she also goes to the office.

Looks after all the work.

Even signs the documents.

Everyone has their own capability.

You missed one spot. Put your thumb impression here.

Is Pradhan sir at home?

What is it?

Isn't Pradhan sir at home?

I am the Pradhan. What do you want?

I'll come back later.

Don't I look like the Pradhan?

What does he think of himself.

Now you can be seen too.

Pradhan sir, I was thinking let's put up this banner on the main road.

If others see, it will only add to our glory.

You always beg and plead like this to get your work done.

Pradhan sir, my banner's never been put up on the main road.

Main road.

I swear.

Never. Do you want me to put up one?

Vikas.

Yes Pradhan sir.

Where are you?

Yes.

Choose a nice spot and put up this banner on the main road.

Yes, Pradhan sir.

Are you happy?

Yes. Now it's the main road.

Soon you'll say put it up on my chest.

These things are important in politics, Pradhan sir.

When people see, they will know.

How is it looking?

Nice.

Atleast take a look before commenting.

Nice.

What happened?

I guess I should've bought a saree for you too.

What will I do with the saree?

It's not like I've to hoist the flag.

Then you hoist the flag.

It's no big deal.

Go ahead.

Fine.

What?

I'll hoist the flag.

I was only joking. How can you hoist the flag?

Why not? I am the Pradhan.

What's wrong with you?

Nothing.

How can you hoist the flag?

Why? Is the flag's rope too heavy?

I do all the chores around the house. I can handle this too.

It's not just about hoisting the flag?

One has to sing the National Anthem after that too.

I can sing.

Don't I sing at weddings and marriages? I can sing here too.

Do you know what the National Anthem is?

Whatever it is, I'll sing.

How can you sing?

You must remember it first.

I'll memorise it.

How will you memorise it and who is going to help you?

Rinky's visiting her grandma.

And I've to go to Malkopur for two days with Rinky's picture.

I won't return before tomorrow evening.

And 26th January is the day after that.

Who is going to help you memorise it? I won't be around.

You go to Malkopur.

But remember to bring a new saree for me on the way back.

And as for who will help me memorise it..

I know someone.

Who is going to help her?

Vande Mataram!

Vande Mataram!

Yes..what you're singing is our National Song.

The National Anthem is Jana Gana Mana.

I see I see, I've heard that in the movie hall..

..when Rinky's papa and I went to Benares.

Yes, exactly.

- I see. - You've to hoist the flag and sing that.

I see.

So do you remember anything?

I remember the first three words?

Jana Gana Mana..

Let's do it.

You will learn.

You teach me.

I will learn.

Yes.

It's "Adhinayak" and not "Vinayak".

- "Adhinayak" - Yes.

Sing it again.

There's a lot to remember, shall we sit?

You cannot sing it sitting down.

But I am not singing, just memorising it.

These things can only be memorised standing up and not sitting down.

Let's do it.

"Jana Gana Mana Adhinayak Jaya He.."

That's great. Continue.

"Jana Gana Mana Adhinayak Jaya He.."

Again.

"Jana Gana Mana Adhinayak Jaya Ho.."

It's not "jaya ho" it's "Jaya He"

"Jana Gana Mana Adhinayak Jaya He.."

Again.

"Jana Gana Mana Adhinayak Jaya He.."

Yes, Pradhan sir.

No Secretary sir hasn't returned yet.

Yes, it's been a couple of hours since he left.

Yes.

How would I know if she's memorised it or not?

Yes, I'll know once he comes back.

Okay, fine.

Punjab then Sindh... Gujarat, Maratha... after that?

Ma'am

Punjab, Sindh, Gujarat, Maratha, Dravida, Utkala, Banga.

I just taught you.

"Jaya He. Jaya He. Jaya He."

"Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya He"

Three times Jaya He..

Then four times "Jaya" and then "He" in the end.

Do you understand? Again from the beginning.

Let's do it.

Say.

"Jana Gana Mana Vinayak Jaya He.."

What..

You're making the same mistake again.

It's "Adhinayak" and not "Vinayak". How many times do I've to tell you, ma'am?

We must have revised this at least two dozen times.

We've been doing this for four hours.

It's "Adhinayak Jaya He" and not "Vinayak"

Adhinayak. I must have explained to you at least two dozen times.

You see, ma'am, I've explained in the best way I could.

Now you see how you're going to manage this. I am leaving.

Mr. Secretary.

If you leave then who is going to help me memorise?

Look here.

Press this and it will start playing.

And press it again to stop.

Okay.

You've until tomorrow.

Hear it as much as you can.

Maybe you'll remember some part of it.

I'll leave now.

Mr. Secretary..

Do we have to stand while listening to it as well?

Maybe?

Try it.

"Jana Gana Mana Adhinayak Jaya He.."

"Jana Gana Mana Adhinayak Jaya He.."

Rinky's mother.

Rinky's mother.

Are you listening?

All well?

Here you go.

Your saree.

So you've memorised Jana Gana Mana.

Did you memorise all of it?

What is this?

If you're going to wear it tomorrow, then why keep it in the box?

What..

I don't know, I can't memorise it.

What happened?

No need for this fake sympathy.

You must be very happy.

Go and hoist the flag.

That's not it.

Then I'll sing whatever I remember.

No, if you sing it wrong..

..someone will make a video of it and make it viral on the internet.

- What? - Viral.

What is this?

How did you break the mobile's screen?

I checked it on the ground because I couldn't memorise it.

Chucked it.

- Mr. Secretary. - Yes, madam.

Did you memorise it yet?

No Mr. Secretary, I couldn't memorise it yet.

You must be happy too.

No, I was just asking.

So I know who is going to hoist the flag tomorrow.

Don't worry. Pradhan sir will be hoisting the flag tomorrow.

Okay.

Yeah, I know you all think it's okay now.

Hang up.

I couldn't hoist the flag, and also broke my phone.

What should I make for dinner?

You can come along to the office tomorrow as well.

No, let it be.

I would rather stay at home and watch the Prime Minister..

..hoist the flag on television.

The President hoists the flag on 26th January, and not the Prime Minister.

Are you going to tell me what you want for dinner?

Everyone's trying to be a wise guy.

Let's go.

Pradhan sir, do you have one more of that?

This one?

Prahlad, you're a small kid.

One more!

Here.

Take two.

Put one on left and on right.

Let's go.

Pradhan sir. Let's ask madam once.

I know she won't hoist the flag..

..but it would be nice if she shows up.

I asked her yesterday but she clearly refused.

Why don't you ask her instead?

I'll inform her once.

You stand here only.

I guess I took two extra.

Welcome, Pradhan sir.

Driver, stop the car.

Back the car.

Take the car towards the village.

Turn here.

What is keeping her?

Let's wait a little longer.

What did she say over the phone?

She said I'll see.

"See" she will never make up her mind and we'll waste our time.

- Let's go. - Let's hoist the flag.

Attention everyone.

So you are Pradhan's husband Brij Bhushan Dubey.

Yes.

I see..but the government hasn't created any such post yet.

Well..I just..

Just like that..

Creating some imaginary post for your own whims and fancies.

Handling the office in place of the real Pradhan.

Even hoisting the flag in her place.

Is this a joke?

And where is Pradhan Manju Devi?

She must be on her way. She is at home.

Get out. I said get out.

Out.

Out of the office campus.

Get out.

Stay outside the boundary.

Who is the office Secretary?

I am the deputy Pradhan.

Official.

Ma'am, I am.

- You are. - Yes.

What is this drama going on here?

Don't you know this is wrong?

The government is trying to eradicate the Pradhan's husband culture.

Doesn't that make a difference to you?

- What can I do, ma'am? - Shut up.

What can I do?

There's a lot you could do.

Why didn't you lodge a complaint..

..that Manju Devi's husband is handing the office instead of her.

Take the banner off first.

- Madhav. - Yes, sir.

Note down his name. We're going to suspend him.

- Sorry. - What is your name?

Manju Devi is on her way.

Your name.

Abhishek Tripathi.

- Note down his name. - Yes, ma'am.

Sorry, ma'am.

Mr. Secretary.

What's going on here?

What's going on here?

Who are you?

Who are you?

She is DM madam.

She is Manju Devi. Our official Pradhan.

Rinky's father, why are you standing out there?

Come here.

Not a problem. I am fine.

No, come here.

And Mr. Secretary, come here.

Madam, who are they?

I thought I shouldn't go alone, and brought them along too.

They are the real ward members.

Their husbands work in the office instead of them.

I am sure you have met them.

What is going on there?

Is that any way to talk to the People's Representative?

Tell me.

Pradhan sir was hoisting the flag..

DM madam is talking about suspending me.

Wait.

Why are you suspending him?

Because your husband was going to..

..hoist the flag instead of you in his presence.

Who told you that he was going to hoist the flag?

I was going to hoist the flag.

I see..then what was keeping you?

Women take time to get ready.

I am sure you know.

So you hoist the flag every year.

Yes, I do. You can ask them if you want.

Fine. Then hoist the flag.

Are you going to stand here and watch?

Yes. I'll stand here and watch.

Go ahead.

Go on, hoist the flag.

Yes.

Pull the other thread.

The second one.

Come on, now sing the National Anthem.

What's the matter?

You always hoist the flag, don't you?

I am sure you remember.

No one else will sing with her.

Just her.

Come on, start.

[National Anthem]

[National Anthem]

[National Anthem]

[National Anthem]

[National Anthem]

[National Anthem]

[National Anthem]

Now that's the job of a Pradhan's husband.

If there's something she doesn't know..

..then it's your job to educate and explain her.

Yes.

And not start taking decisions in her place instead.

And yes, the confidence you showed in talking to me..

..you should show the same confidence in learning the office work.

I am not as educated as you are, but still, I will try.

Just like I tried learning Jana Gana Mana.

In the beginning, I thought, I won't learn in this lifetime.

But I tried.

But even after your efforts, you couldn't learn it properly.

Well, ..how much could I memorise in two days?

But next time when you visit on 26th January or 15th August..

..you'll see how well I'll memorise it.

Because neither I lose hope easily nor do I shy away from hard work.

Ma'am what about his suspension?

DM madam, please let him off the hook.

He's the one who helped her memorise Jana Gana Mana.

He's a very nice man.

- Yes, he's a nice man. - Very nice man.

Let it be.

Sir, I've got that sweets and savouries. And everyone's here too.

Come on let's go.

Pradhan sir, I don't understand how did DM madam come here.

She came in her car. How else. Didn't you see?

"I know I am happy."

"I know I am happy."

"I know I am happy."

I am thinking about preparing again this year.

I didn't get enough time this year.

A couple of months is not enough to prepare properly.

Exactly. I've been trying to explain to you for two months.

But you didn't understand.

The situation was different then.

How did you suddenly have a change of heart?

Well, whatever changed your mind..

..it's for the good.

Stop sounding so down, and be happy.

Happy about what?

I'll have to stay in the village for one more year.

Exactly, you've to stay there for one full year.

So better start enjoying the journey, man.

Why do you start giving lectures?

Am I wrong?

This is all anyone says in every Ted Talk with a twist.

You should love what you're doing.

Okay, sir.

And you know what, do something to fall in love with the village.

That's too much.

It's hard to fall in love with this village.

Hello.

Abhishek Tripathi?

Let's see how beautiful it is.

Ever since they've been recommending to climb the tanker.

What nonsense!

Doesn't look beautiful at all. It looks the same.

"Fall in love with the village."

What a waste of time.

Who is it?

I'm Rinky.

Pradhan sir's daughter.