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[Birds chirping]

[Footsteps]

[Koel singing]

[Slight swish of breeze blowing]

[Faint clanging of metal]

[Vehicle whizzing by]

[Labourer 1] Hurry up, Matto.

Your thunderbird's going to delay us again.

Come on, let’s go.

♪ Oh Lord, your ways are strange You've sent my love to the battlefield ♪

♪ My youth, my happiness, I've lost With my love gone ♪

♪ Oh, my Love! ♪

♪ How I miss my Love ♪

Bye, Matto.

[Greetings continued]

[Village head] A farmer's true treasure are his farms.

In the name of progress, their true intention is to grab our land.

But without our land... we won’t even survive.

Don't you agree, Iqbal?

You, Hari Om?

The entire village is chanting candidate Choudhary's name.

As if he's a demigod.

If he wins the election, forget about your land.

He's the legislator's right-hand man.

These are their policies.

It's in their party agenda.

As if farmlands have made us billionaires!

It can only yield potatoes. Not gold!

Sold at mere 150 rupees a ton.

The city folk who've set up businesses are doing very well.

[Village head] It was my duty to explain it to you. I know you've made your decision.

-Greetings! -Greetings, Matto!

The tractor is my election symbol.

Remember when you vote.

This village is my home.

I don't differentiate between people.

I've worked for everyone in this village and will do so always.

[Neeraj] Limca, you slept in front of the fan yesterday. It's my turn. Move.

[Limca] I won't.

-Move. Get up. -I won't.

-Scoot! -No way.

I'll drop you off the cot.

I'll teach you a lesson.

Think I'm joking?

What are you doing?

Girls, go to bed or you'll get a thrashing

if you sleep late into the morning!

[Men shouting slogans] Victory, victory! Ex-army man Choudhary!

Rocket symbol for development!

-Who's the best candidate for us? -Ex-Army man Choudhary, for sure!

-Rocket symbol for development! -Ex-Army man Choudhary!

-Who will you vote for? -Rocket symbol for development!

[Cows mooing]

[Water falling]

[Man 1] Who's there?

Watch where you're squatting.

-[Man 2] The Clean India officers are here! -[Officer 1] No more open defecation!

[Officer 1] Catch them all!

Defecating in the open, dammit!

They're getting away.

There's one running there.

We have to nab them today.

[Shouting]

Can't even crap in peace!

[Sweeping]

[Ex-army man Choudhary, Rocket, Symbol for Development]

Keep brushing your teeth for hours.

Don't even help your mother who's struggling with Asthma.

Never.

Who kneaded the dough today?

Great at answering back!

Papa, look how I've made your cycle shine.

What?

There's rust everywhere and you see a sparkle?

I've earned my one rupee though.

Go, get me my shirt.

Here, papa.

Let me wipe my hands.

-Let me see how much it is. -It's two rupees.

-I'll give you one. -No.

Smarty pants.

One's mine. Get me some tamarind.

Forget it.

I won't eat if you make chutney again!

She won't lift a finger to help. But the orders will fly.

Cook some potatoes today.

I've saved the potatoes for dinner.

I earn the money… sweat in the sun.

Then why are you playing Ms. Miser?

As you please.

Everybody wants to eat like a king in this house.

[Muttering with sarcasm]

Come on... come on.

In you go.

-[Men shouting slogans] Rocket symbol for development! -Ex-army man Choudhary!

Choudhary-ji, victory, victory!

Victory, victory!

-Choudhary-ji! -Victory, victory!

It's been four years since I retired from the army.

I haven't seen a brick move here in the village.

What development can we expect?

This village has only one school. Just one primary school.

Where teachers are absent.

And when they grace us with their presence, it's only to sign in.

And... off they go!

We don't get electricity for over 15 hours a day, Choudhary-ji.

I even complained to the Village Chief. He only cares for the higher castes.

True. Who's there to work for us?

They will turn a deaf ear.

Look at the Raeespura locality.

He's favoured people from his caste there with government contracts.

And here, we're caught in a web of petty problems.

They aren't concerned about our people. Only people of the higher caste progress.

They only need us for their dirty jobs.

Choudhary-ji, enough is enough.

Now, either development serves the entire village or no one.

Choudhary-ji, we won't let them enjoy all the perks.

I agree!

The bottom line is we must make Choudhary-ji win the election. That's it.

-Choudhary-ji! -Victory, victory!

Neta, the highway work has begun.

I heard your farmland is being rolled over.

It's all for the best Pandit-ji.

Once I get the final compensation from the government

I'll start my own business.

What business are you getting into, Neta?

Businesses are a sign of development. Sit, Matto.

-Greetings, Choudhary-ji. -Greetings.

Goonga, get Matto a drink.

No, thank you, Choudhary-ji.

The day's just begun. I have to head to work.

At least have a smoke.

Is everything okay?

Can it ever be, Choudhary-ji?

What's the matter?

A couple of days ago, a brick fell and it broke this nail.

It looks like a serious injury.

You must be in terrible pain.

It's okay. It'll heal soon.

Aren't you thinking of getting your daughter married?

A daughter is meant to be with a husband.

Earlier you conclude this duty, the better it is.

Dowry demands will grow as she grows older.

I am trying, Choudhary-ji.

Which grade is your younger one in?

No high school for both the girls. They help at home.

They've learned enough.

And what good are these schools anyway?

That's no solution.

This falls under the jurisdiction of the village chief.

But what a mess the village is in!

There's cattle grazing in the school ground

and the hospital's a dumping ground.

The village is in a real bad state.

It pains me very much.

Else, I would've never got involved in politics.

-Greetings, Mrs. Choudhary. -Greetings.

You're still here. When will you bathe?

You're back from the lower caste area of the village.

-Choudhary-ji, get on with your day. -Sure.

-I have to get to work, too. -Of course.

You mustn't waste time.

Time's precious.

Goonga, let's go.

Today, I'll have to bathe outside, at the tube well.

"24-hour Power Supply to Every Village"

Hear that, Kallu?

"Legislator Lays Foundation for Temple Tomorrow"

Greetings, Matto.

Greetings.

Welcome, Matto, the great rider.

You won't give up making fun of me, will you?

What trouble is the thunderbird causing you today?

You're tightening the chain.

That won't work. We'll have to pull out a section.

I don't have the time.

Just make a quick fix today.

What more can I do?

You've done it yourself.

Hope it runs.

Rajesh, look at that.

"Political Fury Leads to a Blood Bath"

Have mercy on me.

A couple more clients like you and it's 'The end' for my film.

How melodramatic!

Elections are coming close. Who are you going to vote for?

May the best candidate win. Choudhary-ji seems strong though.

If he wins, he'll change the face of the village.

He's retired from the armed forces. Disciplined.

♪ Encash the biggest lottery for the term ♪

♪ Dressed in garb that wins hearts ♪

♪ It's time for elections ♪

♪ Candidates play 'Vote for the best' ♪

♪ It's time for elections ♪

♪ Candidates play 'Vote for the best' ♪

[Singing of slogans]

♪ This corner will have a bar And that one a mall ♪

♪ This field will become a club and that one a cinema hall ♪

♪ Imagine, a cinema hall! ♪

♪ This field will become a club and that one a cinema hall ♪

♪ Such a time will come ♪

♪ Such a wave of progress ♪

♪ Candidates play 'Vote for the best' ♪

♪ Take our dried up bamboo ♪

♪ And let flow a river of alcohol through it ♪

♪ Candidates play 'Vote for the best' ♪

Victory is ours! Hail Chaudhary-ji!

[Drums beating. People singing happily]

[Car horn honking]

[Motorbike in traffic]

[Cycle squeaking]

Hello, contractor.

You're late again. Is this any time to come to work?

It's my cycle, sir. Always troubling me.

But what about work here?

I'll fix it soon, sir. Top priority.

Right. The day's work began a while ago.

Greetings.

-Hello. -Hello.

[Contractor] Hurry up and help Bunty.

Yes, sir.

That's a chart buster.

That was such a good song.

Why did you change it? Put that back on.

Just because it's your phone, only you get to choose?

I don't like this song. Fine. Listen to this one.

[Song playing on phone]

♪ Your beautiful kohl-filled eyes steal my heart away ♪

♪ They rob my sleep With every lash's sway ♪

Mormukut has no work.

-He loiters around all day. -That's not true.

-He goes to school... sometimes. -Really?

His mother's constantly screaming at him. Our papa calls him a loser.

-He's no good. -Papa finds fault in everyone.

Talk to them about everything.

Don't just sit like a dumb person.

Stop preaching like I'm no good!

Won't the contractor meet you here?

Didn't I just tell you!

How many times do I have to repeat myself?

You're going for an auspicious work, can't you be a little nice?

Haven’t I told you not to ask me same thing again!

Shall I pack you lunch?

Absolutely.

A picnic basket for my holiday home.

How many years have you been working as a labourer?

It has been almost 20 years.

That's quite a long time... let me tell you.

He can do any work, but it's what he loves best.

I've told him so many times to become a supervisor.

How long can one do physical work?

We're simple people happy making an honest living.

You're absolutely right.

No work is menial... let me tell you.

I've been a labourer, too. You know that.

Yes.

-Where are the snacks, Leela? -I'm bringing them.

Have some tea.

My elder brother is just like you.

He doesn't like to take on any stress.

That's good.

He got his daughter married last year.

He gifted the boy a motorbike... let me tell you.

Everyone does as per their means.

Absolutely right. Please eat something.

We demand no dowry.

But the girl should be well-mannered.

She should be virtuous, respectful... those are the biggest gifts.

Correct!

My boy's just like that.

But, he loves motorbikes.

He'll ride all his friend's bikes.

But we aren't getting him one... let me tell you.

What's the point in duplicating it?

[Horns blaring in traffic]

[Thumping]

Are you blind? Who will pay for the damage!

Look... a scratch.

Where are you lost?

Be right back.

[Horns blaring in the distance]

[Indistinct chatter]

Oh boy, she's doing quite the shimmy.

Just like our favourite actress.

After all, whose cycle is it?

"Daily Wage Earner of 35 Rupees Not Considered Poor."

Bro, how long do you intend to mistreat this beauty?

Until it completely falls apart? Till then, will it be a torrid affair?

She's still young. There's enough mettle left in her!

She's old and creaky.

There's nothing left to save.

The rim will come apart in a couple of months.

And the rest will follow soon.

All that will remain is the frame.

Sell it for scrap and buy some berries. It's in season.

So dramatic! And such a foul mouth!

It's useless hanging out with you.

You can make a good man turn sour.

That's exactly your problem, Matto.

You have no clue of anything. And never listen to anyone!

Fine.

Just fix a bell on my cycle.

Matto, you won't listen!

You want to dress this old lady as a glamor gal.

You shouldn't have spared that jerk!

Who?

The car guy.

Oh, I did! Gave him a earful.

Asked him who would pay if the wheel would've broken.

Mudguard got damaged anyway!

Really? You told him that? What did he say to it?

Do you think I'm singing a lullaby?

What could he say?

He started to apologise.

Got scared and ran off.

An unnecessary expense.

You can't even sell this piece of metal to buy a new cycle.

And prospective grooms want motorcycles as dowry.

Suresh came to collect his money this morning.

He was making a huge noise about the delay.

Where do I produce the money from?

I'm paying the interest anyway.

[Chatting]

[Birds chirping]

[Footsteps]

[Blaring horn in the distance]

Mukesh Neta, what's going on?

Greetings, Matto.

Hello.

A bubble bath this morning, eh?

I'm going to register a plot I purchased in town.

It's a good investment.

All thanks to the compensation you got for your farmland.

No, it's not just that. But, I've thought it all up.

I'm now going to set up a good business.

[Sonu] Matto-ji, your wife has a terrible stomach ache.

What happened?

I don't know. She's screaming in pain.

What must have happened?

Sit.

-You're on? -Yes.

[Whimpering]

[Matto] She's always up to something.

-What's the problem? -She suddenly let out a painful scream.

Began complaining of stomach pain.

I've told her so many times not to eat rubbish.

But, she's always stuffing her mouth with junk.

The last time the village doctor dissolved her kidney stones somehow.

Now she's got another one.

With drinking this sort of water she's bound to have kidney stones.

Will you take her to a proper doctor? or preach your sermon here?

Do I have a choice?

[Indistinct crying]

[Wincing in the distance]

Panna.

Doctor Panna.

What is it now?

My wife's still writhing in pain. Please take a look at her.

Mrs. Matto, has the pain reduced?

Take her to the city hospital.

They'll do a full-fledged check up.

And she'll be fine.

I can then prescribe medication. Rest assured.

Matto, it's a privilege if I can be of help to someone.

But there's no goodness left anymore.

You help people and they're ungrateful.

Please tell Mormukut to take us...

I've told him. Please fill gas on the way.

Mormukut, be careful on the city roads.

The cops are making strict checks.

[Moaning in pain]

Who put her on saline?

The village doctor.

You should've got her treated by him. Name?

Matto.

Hers.

Devki.

What's the problem?

She's complaining of a severe stomach ache.

Here?

-Does the side hurt? -Yes.

Turn.

Take a deep breath. Inhale deeper.

Here. Get these tests done.

Two tests can be done free here.

The ultrasound will have to be done outside.

There's a pathology clinic on the right of the exit gate.

Which one?

This one.

If the stone's very big, we'll have to operate her.

How much will it cost?

Get the tests first.

At least give her something for the pain right now.

I've prescribed the medication. Get her tests done.

Remove the drip.

Next.

♪ [Poignant music playing] ♪

♪ [Music continues] ♪

[Motorbike engine revving]

Neeraj.

I'm going to the hospital. Do you want to send something?

Cool. I'm off.

[Low grunt]

[Metal clanging]

-Omprakash. -That's me.

-Greetings. -Greetings.

Matto... hurry, it's getting late.

Bhore-ji, I need some money.

How much?

Around 3,000.

You have three installments on your loan outstanding.

I know. But, I need this really bad!

Must get a new cycle. The old one is junk now.

And Devki needed to get operated so I'm completely wiped out.

Pay off the earlier loan. Don't worry, I'll lend you more then.

Limca, since your mother is in hospital, She's put you to work.

My sister's eternal wish.

[Fire crackling]

She's been working since she was younger than you.

I've never seen that.

Ask her. Why will I lie?

Is that true, Neeraj?

I don't know. Don't ask me. I'm not in the mood.

What happened?

Nothing you can do about it.

Limca, can't you give him a glass?

He's managing fine.

It's okay. I'm done.

These sticks are tough to break! Come here, Limca.

-I'll break them for you. -Let it be. I'll manage.

Give it to me.

No...

-Give it to me. -I'll do it.

-Let me. -I'll manage.

Give it.

[Twig snapping]

♪ [Romantic music playing] ♪

I love you.

Let's go, Sonu.

[Footsteps receding]

[Match being lit]

[Thunder rumbling in the distance]

♪ [Flute solo] ♪

[Coughing]

[Baby crying in the distance]

[Greeting]

[Sounds of traffic]

[Market chatter]

How much for a glass of pomegranate juice?

50 rupees.

50 rupees?

That's way too much.

You can check the entire market.

If anyone is selling cheaper, I'll give it for free.

You're making it personal.

Fine. Give me a glass of sweet lime juice.

Sure. I'm not here to cheat anyone.

It's for 25.

Let it be. It goes sour easily.

And that's not good for the patient.

You've overpriced the pomegranate juice.

Give me half-a-kilo of chikoo instead.

They'll be easy to digest.

Fine. 30 for half kilo.

Give me a quarter kilo.

If I take too many, they'll rot.

I'll buy more in the morning.

You're not going anywhere, right?

Right. Buy as many as you please.

[Motorbike screeching to a halt]

You've been troubled because of me.

Doesn't matter.

Now just take care and do as the doctor told you

Now I'm fine. Start going to work.

They'll discharge you by the morning.

That's what the nurse was saying.

I wonder why God is being so unkind to us.

The money could've bought nice earrings for Neeraj's wedding.

It'll all be fine.

You get well first.

We've seen it through. We can wait some more.

Should I cut you a chikoo?

You eat.

Eat it.

No, you eat.

-Greetings. -Greetings.

Seems like brand new!

It was bought just yesterday. For 180,000.

-Greetings, Choudhary-ji. -Greetings.

Goonga, give Matto the offering.

Everyone should get sweets on this important occasion.

Give it to him.

On foot today, Matto? Where's your thunderbird?

Limca fell off it this morning.

A wheel's broken. She even hurt herself.

She doesn't listen. I'll fix it in the evening.

Where did she fall?

The hand pump at home is always giving trouble.

She went to the pump in the upper-caste locality.

She lost her balance and fell.

-Choudhary-ji. -Yes?

We must install a water pump in Matto's area.

Of course! It's on the cards.

How can one survive without water? Water is life.

There's no life without water.

A fountain of sweet water will flow. Life will be sweeter, Matto.

We'll get it done for sure.

If that happens, it'll be excellent.

It will. Let's go, Goonga.

Don't worry. When Choudhary-ji's here...

everything will be provided.

I have complete faith.

Greetings.

Let's play.

[Vendor shouting in the distance]

Greetings.

Greetings.

Why is no one working today?

Damn the boss!

We're out of cement. The boss left early this morning.

How very stupid of him!

I'm leaving for the labour market.

Or I won't get any work there either.

Hurry, Matto.

One has to earn his wages.

[Indistinct chatter]

What's the work, sir?

[Man on bike] Need to move some material.

What's the going rate?

It'll be 350 rupees.

That's too much.

I'll give 300 rupees.

I'll do it.

Will you?

Yes, sir.

Okay, sit.

What's the going rate for silver?

There's no money in silver. Invest in gold.

"Billionaire Ambani Foray into the Education Sector"

Unbelievable.

Mr Lawyer, what are you muttering under your breath?

How's it going in court? Clients queuing up?

Kallu, I don't have a single client.

No one is queuing up.

What's the matter?

We're born into the wrong caste.

Herd pigs, clean the sewers...

Do their dirty jobs for them.

Only then are they happy.

Most times, I don't get any cases. I come back empty handed.

My caste overshadows my skills.

We all have our own struggles, Mr. Lawyer.

Take Matto for example.

Here, Neeraj.

And tell papa that she needs rest.

In fact, she's begging for bed rest.

Hear that? Bed rest!

Here.

Got yourself stuck?

-Neta? -Yes.

How much did you pay for the television?

30,000 rupees. It's an LCD. Top class!

Very good.

Pull harder.

Eat some nutritious food. See how much you need it.

Neeraj, did you tell your papa about settling the bill?

I've told him. He said that he'd clear it in a few days.

He's been saying that forever.

Offer a finger and everyone's ready to grab the hand.

Sonu, play that song in which the heroine is wearing a floral skirt and dancing.

[Song playing on phone]

How will that skirt look on me?

You'll look great.

-Really? -For sure.

Or Mormukut's mother dies.

[Phone ringing]

There's a call, Mormukut.

Who is it? Get off.

I don't recognize the number.

Hurry.

Hello. Who is it?

Yes.

Fine.

[Mormukut] I'll be there. Alright.

Stop! Who's that there?

Matto's daughter... Don't you have any shame?

I was wondering where the okra was disappearing.

Your mother must have sent you. She's a thief, too.

And so is Matto.

You'll want to eat without paying. Accept it, thief.

Stop calling us thieves.

If you wanted okra, why didn't you buy from the market?

Want something... so steal it? Admit to the theft.

This is the first time I've taken it.

You're stealing bags full everyday.

And then giving me sermons. Get lost!

I'm letting you go because you're a girl.

If you were a boy I'd give you a good thrashing!

Take me along!

[Limca] Wait.

Okay. Buy silver worth 300,000.

You have to come daily. Be on time. Off you go.

Sir, why 200?

What do you mean?

Wages are 300 a day.

You came at noon. It's 5 pm. Who'll give you 300?

No, sir. I came at 10 am.

I left home at 11 am. How could you be here at 10 am?

Sir, I was at the market at 9 am.

I must've sat there for no longer than half hour and you came.

You're smart and I'm stupid.

Sir, I don't mean that. But, I was here at 10 am. Why should I lie?

I'm the liar. The dishonest one.

-I never said that. -What else are you insinuating?

When I'm saying, you were here at 12 pm, why don't you agree?

Sir.

Enough is enough. Get out of here. Don't annoy me.

That's not fair.

I don't care. Leave now. Get lost!

[Limca ringing the cycle bell]

[Limca continues ringing the cycle bell]

[Shouting in anger]

I've told you so many times not to touch the cycle.

Only I know how I'm managing.

But, she won't understand.

What all can the government do?

Just yesterday they bought the... what's it called?

Bofors.

It's called a missile, sir.

Our defense is very strong.

You'll faint seeing this.

Look, just yesterday I got a message forwarded on Whatsapp.

Sir, when will you pay my dues?

Do you want it?

I need the money.

I just cleared your dues a couple of days ago.

My cycle is troubling me, sir.

Money doesn't grow on trees.

I had asked the boss for our dues.

That jerk has his own stories.

[Crow cawing]

[Motorbike horn honking]

♪ Under the veil She hides her beauty ♪

♪ Sweeter than honey ♪

♪ So sweet, so sweet ♪

♪ Sweeter than honey ♪

♪ Like an intoxication, she moves ♪

♪ The gorgeous village belle ♪

Matto, did you get your gourd?

We'll see you at the junction.

Goodbye!

-How much? -20 rupees a kilo.

-Isn't that a lot? -I won't sell it for a rupee less.

-And the bottle gourd? -10 rupees a kilo.

-Give me one kilo. -One kilo?

[Tractor knocking down cycle]

[Matto shouting]

[Shouting continues]

♪ [Slow melancholic music playing] ♪

♪ [Slow melancholic music playing] ♪

[Cycle bell rings]

[Coughing]

[Dog barking in the distance]

[Cow mooing]

[Traffic sounds in the distance]

[Indistinct thumping in the background]

Matto, no lunch?

No, sir.

I'm going to stop eating lunch.

When I eat breakfast, I don't feel hungry by this time.

My stomach feels bloated.

I don't know what's wrong.

As you wish. Sir, I'm famished by this time.

You're right.

-No pickle? -Here.

[Siren blaring in the distance]

[Traffic sounds]

How much for a 24-inch cycle?

It depends on the model.

Like this... a simple one.

With accessories it'll be about 3,800. Want to have a look?

Not now. Will look at it when I buy.

Then why are you wasting my time?

Look when you intend to buy. Get going!

-Greetings, Choudhary-ji! -Greetings.

♪ [Melancholic music playing] ♪

[Hand pump creaking]

Papa, you say that you never get tired. What happened now?

[Heavy sigh]

-Neeraj. -Yes.

Give papa dinner.

Just a minute.

-Are you preparing lunch? -Yes.

Don't make lunch for me.

Why not? You didn't take lunch with you yesterday either.

Get my towel.

♪ [Poignant music playing] ♪

♪ [Flute solo] ♪

♪ [Poignant music continues] ♪

♪ [Poignant music] ♪

[Sounds of traffic]

[Goats bleating]

Hello, Matto.

Absence of the thunderbird really slows you down, doesn't it?

I'm so incapacitated, Kallu.

Don't worry.

Your legs... they're no less than any good bike.

Let's go.

It's been 18 years.

No, it has been 20.

How so?

You opened the shop a year or two before Neeraj was born.

And Neeraj is now 19.

Right! That's when you bought your thunderbird.

You looked no less than a superstar riding it.

20 years have gone by, Kallu.

I couldn't achieve anything.

Don't lose heart, Matto. It'll all pass.

Life is about the little joys.

A celebrity like me is your buddy. Does that mean nothing to you?

Come on.

[Crickets chirping]

[Cycle bell ringing]

♪ [Joyful music playing] ♪

♪ [Joyful music builds to a crescendo] ♪

Aren't you going to wake up?

You were so eager last night to get an early start.

I've been awake for a while.

Is it?

Just been tossing in bed.

Take the beads from that room.

[Sonu] Swipe left.

-This one? -Yes.

Did you ask Mamta?

-I asked her. -What did she say?

She refuses to meet you alone in the fields.

Why?

She said, "Gift me a mobile. We'll talk on that."

Mobile? Who does she think she is? She can dream on.

Greetings.

-Greetings. -Greetings.

Is today very humid or am I the only one sweating?

I don't know.

The power's gone since morning. How about here?

If it's gone in your house how can we have any?

What are you doing?

I'm trying to take out the bell. It isn't budging. Please help me.

Sure.

You're using a spoon. It's never going to work.

Where's the wrench?

It must be inside. Let me get it.

Where is it?

Where do you keep it?

[Devki] What did you drop?

I can't find the wrench. I'll come tomorrow. Sonu, let's go.

[Linens rustling]

[Metal clanging]

Here's 300 rupees.

♪ [Poignant music begins] ♪

[Faint tinkling of bangles]

♪ [Poignant music continues] ♪

[Footsteps]

[Wishing you a Happy Independence Day!]

[Contractor] Give it quickly.

Sir, give it to him quickly. He's desperate.

Should I?

Stop clowning around.

Hurry it up. There's a lot to do today.

Greetings, sir.

Matto, you're unbelievable. Is this any time to come to work?

-Sir, today... -No excuses.

You've made it a habit.

Take a shared rickshaw.

I can't afford it. It's 20 rupees per ride.

40 rupees a day. Can't afford that in a 300 daily wage.

Work has begun for the day.

Take the day off.

Try and arrange for some money.

I'll figure a way, too.

I'll lend you 1000 rupees tomorrow.

I'll have to help you get a cycle.

How else will you manage?

Go. Bunty, stop this and mix the concrete.

Hurry!

[Train horn toots]

[Song playing]

[Bunta] This beer is so good!

I'm really enjoying it.

Bunta, it's time to start a business. A lucrative one.

With him? He's always busy in the gym.

Greetings, Matto.

-Hello, Neta. -Greetings.

-Neta, come here for a minute. -Tell me.

Let's speak in private.

Now, tell me.

Do you have some money I can borrow?

How much?

2,500 rupees.

I don't have that much right now.

If I did, you know I wouldn't refuse you.

Can you arrange it for me?

Borrow from Suresh Sharma.

But he's a con. He'll charge interest at 10 percent a month.

He won't lend me.

Why won't he? He has to.

Can you help me with it?

For sure. Don't worry.

I'll get it done for you.

What did he say?

[Neta] What else? Wanted to borrow money.

Mummy, I want some more chutney.

[Metal clanging]

Take it from my plate. I'm done.

-At least finish your rotis. -No, I'm done.

Oh Lord, when will our troubles end!

I don't see us buying a new cycle any time soon.

How will we make our ends meet?

You've barely been able to get work for 12 days this month.

I'm trying my best.

The contractor has promised me 1000 rupees.

And Neta has promised to help. He'll speak to Suresh Sharma.

Dream on.

They only lend to the rich folk.

What do I do?

I'm trying to work at places I can reach by foot.

Mummy, here.

My money from stringing beads. Use it for papa's new cycle.

How much is it?

680 rupees.

These must be your savings from a long time.

Kallu was saying that he could help, too?

Yes, he did.

[Sounds of traffic]

Kallu, I've stopped giving credit.

No one pays back properly.

Please try, chief. Why are you being so tough?

He's a poor man or I wouldn't have insisted.

That's the problem. You don't understand.

Fine, I'll do it.

But, I must get my money back next month.

And the interest will be 2.5 percent.

If these terms work, let me know.

What do you say, Matto, the rider?

What say?

Do I have a choice?

Give it to him, sir. Poverty makes people helpless.

Sunny, show him a cycle.

Presenting the best model in this range. Double heavy duty.

You seem to be new in this business.

Don't take me for a ride. Show us a good strong model.

Look at this one. 22 inches, simple and sturdy.

This one's good. Matto, what do you think?

You know it better. You choose.

This frame looks a bit weak.

What are you saying?

The iron is so strong it won't break even if you tried.

This arm can give Stallone a run for his money. Don't challenge me!

Check it out.

Fantastic.

You're looking like a stud, Matto.

She's given you wings.

Fly on, Matto!

Your wife's going to be ecstatic.

What a ride!

Isn't that too much?

You've always helped me, Kallu. Thank you so much.

Matto, enjoy your time with this new lady.

Paint the village red.

What a drama queen you are!

He's coming home.

He isn't running anywhere with the cycle.

Careful!

♪ [Joyful music playing] ♪

You've come all the way here.

-Papa, I want to sit on it. -You've come barefoot.

Let's go.

[Cycle bell rings]

Papa, I'll take it inside.

She's all yours.

-Let me park it carefully. -Wait!

We need to ward off any evil eye.

Get it inside.

-Are you done? -Be patient. Let me complete the rituals.

We've got the cycle after such great effort.

Come.

Show me the cycle.

No...

I want to ride it first.

No, I will.

Eat sweets first.

Me first.

No way.

-Let me sit. -No, you won't be able to ride.

You're sitting the wrong way. You don't know anything.

Let me.

What took you so long?

Our new cycle is home.

Isn't that enough?

[Dogs barking in the distance]

Hurry up. It's already evening.

I should see everything done by tomorrow morning.

Make it quick.

Hurry.

Matto, work fast.

How long will you take?

Your wife must be waiting at home.

"I miss you."

"O, my love"

Sir, Matto is going to fly home today.

♪ Radha celebrates with color ♪

♪ Lord Krishna gives a holler Let's celebrate our love ♪

♪ A celebration of color ♪

♪ Spreading joy to one and all ♪

♪ Radha celebrates with color ♪

♪ Lord Krishna gives a holler Let's celebrate our love ♪

Bye, Matto.

-Bye, sir. -Bye, Matto.

Let go!

Run!

Stop!

My cycle...

My new cycle!

[Shouting]

My cycle!

[Shouting and wailing]

[Wishing you a Happy Independence Day!]

Search him quickly and get him out of here.

Sir, they robbed my cycle. Close by...

Who did?

Sir, they were three. They pinned me down.

They wouldn't have gone far.

Go to the police station. File your complaint there.

Sir, if you come with me now you can catch them right away.

And who'll be on duty here? I have to be here.

Sir, if you could please...

Old man, you don't seem to get it. Get out of here.

Get lost!

Don't you get it?

[Sobbing inconsolably]

My cycle!

Choudhary-ji.

Choudhary-ji.

Mrs. Choudhary, please call your husband. They robbed my cycle.

Choudhary-ji!

What happened?

I told you... the scoundrels snatched away my cycle.

My brand new cycle.

And the policeman isn't listening to me.

That's really unfortunate.

But, Choudhary-ji isn't here.

He left for Agra this morning for a meeting.

When will he return?

I'd be able to find my cycle pronto if he came to the police station.

But he isn't here.

Else, he would've surely come.

He'll return tomorrow morning. I'll call for you immediately.

Don't worry at all.

Please don't forget to call me.

He's my only hope.

[Thunder rumbling]

[Raindrops falling on the ground]

Let's go and check again. What if he has returned?

Choudhary-ji had to go only now!

Alright, let's go.

No point twiddling thumbs.

Choudhary-ji.

Has he returned?

I'm waiting for him, too.

When I called this morning, he told me that he had left.

I'll call you as soon as he's here.

Don't worry. I remember.

Let's go.

What's up? Where's this dashing duo off to this fine morning?

The police station.

What happened?

It's an urgent matter.

Tell me more.

I'll tell you on the way.

Yadhav-ji, you're right.

But, you made one mistake.

You should've got the land papers from them first.

Isn't it?

Then you could've fenced as much of the land as you wanted.

Who's to question you?

I don't worry about all that. I do my work.

Now that you are in control, sort it for me.

I'll take care of it. But the boys from the association...

They're troublemakers.

Leave them to me.

You take care of them. I'll look into this matter. Fine?

Okay.

You haven't set the flag up right.

-Officer, we want to report a stolen cycle. -Get me some tea.

Sir... a report... for a stolen cycle.

I'm not deaf. I heard you.

Sir, how long will it take?

Can't you see I'm busy?

There are several things I have to do.

Everyone wants things done yesterday.

Sir, you surely can understand our plight.

-Constable. -Yes, sir.

What time is the Independence day ceremony?

9 am.

-Do this... -Sir.

Write their application. About a stolen cycle.

Sir, I...

Come here.

These applications are useless.

Only if they file a report will there be any action.

No one even cares for us here.

That's why we have to come back with Choudhary-ji.

But, you won't listen.

With him by our side, it's a 2-minute job.

Everyone would be at his command.

Let's get him.

I'll set all these rats right.

Scumbags... all of them!

[Choudhary] Pandit-ji, it's here.

-[Pandit] How much did you get it for? -[Choudhary] 3 million rupees.

Hear that?

I love white. Since always.

Did you have to wait for the white?

Choudhary-ji, I've been looking desperately for you since yesterday.

And you're roaming all over.

Some scoundrels stole my brand new cycle.

And that scumbag officer isn't even writing my report.

I'll screw them all, bastards. Come with me right now!

What the hell, Matto?

Your cycle's stolen and you've forgotten your manners and respect.

What sort of behavior is this?

All for a stupid cheap cycle?

Stupid and cheap?

How dare you talk back to him, you fuckin' swine!

Goonga, why are you abusing us?

Get lost! You've come here to ruin the celebrations, bastard!

Fucker!

♪ [Melancholic music playing] ♪

Continue with the rituals, Pandit-ji.

Sure, Choudhary-ji.

[Chanting mantras]

♪ [Humming the National Anthem] ♪

♪ [ Humming continues] ♪