Yes?
Does this house belong to Shankar Singh?
Yes
My husband and Shankar are friends
Were
Come in
Good you came to meet us
Accidents often happen. But it hurts
It must be devastating for all of you and Shankar's wife
Is she here? - Yes, Meera must be working inside
How does your husband know Shankar?
Amir and Shankar were roommates in Saudi
Roommates?
Is he the one who... - Yes. But it wasn't intended
It was an accident
How dare you come here?
Are you here to destroy our village? - No!
I understand your pain. - Get out of here
I wish to talk to Shankar's wife. - Bitch
Watch your tongue!
Look, your anger is justified. But we can have a decent discussion
I want to meet Meera. - Not possible
For God's sake, listen to my request. I want to talk to Meera...
Not a word goes to Meera
What happened?
Say something. - There must be a way to meet her
If I get to talk to her once, I'll tell you
We will wait for here over here and find out her schedules
We? Meaning? - You and I
You and I
So this is your relative's home. - That was a small lie.
In your company, even I'll learn to lie.
You are not learning anything from me.
No, that's not true.
I have learnt how difficult a woman's life is from a man's.
But Meera's life is useless.
It's good I was born a man.
Atleast you realise what a woman suffers.
Is this what you women suffer? - You haven't seen anything yet.
If our wife dies, we marry again.
But if your husband dies, you wear colorless clothes...
and spend your entire life like a prisoner.
You work like servants, no song, no dance...
and spend your entire life alone, with no contact with any man.
Even thinking about it scares me.
Now when you are seeing the world from my viewpoint...
tell me, what have you found out?
She leaves the house once in a day, to go to the temple.
Help me. For God sake, you will have to help me!
Sure, but who are you?
I have come from very far.
Okay. Come.
Sit.
Now tell me, why are you upset?
I... - Meera Didi!
You didn't go to school again? - Who is she?
Go get water. - Okay.
Where have you come from?
That is at a very high altitude, in the North, right?
Yes. - Meera Didi.
Water.
Take. Go.
If you want to talk in private, say so.
Okay, I'll leave.
Is your place beautiful? - Yes, as much as yours.
But different.
The beauty here is unique.
Dry, tough, and as cruel as the scorching sun.
What have you lost here?
My husband, Amir... - He left you?
Yes. - And you think you'll find him here?
If you help me.
You don't take me to be something else, do you?
Your husband had come here to work?
Then he must have come to work where they are putting up a new factory.
A lot of laborers have come from outside.
You want me to talk to Chopraji?
The one who is putting up the factory.
How do you know he is staying in our mansion?
They were saying so in the village.
I did come to your house, but your family threw me out.
So that was you who everyone was shouting at?
I thought it was some beggar woman of the village.
I was begging only. - Okay, I'll do something.
But Chopraji is not here, he will return in a few days.
I can wait for some days.
I'd brought water. What do I do now?
Oh, I forgot! I'll just be back.
Ila, I was talking. I forgot. - You always do that.
Always? Ofcourse not.
Khama Gani... now you reply, Gani Khama.
Is even your husband lost? - Ila!
You can say that.
Then you also come to tie a ribbon on this tree.
He will return.
There are many ways to please the heart.
I want to give you Amir's photo Will you come here tomorrow?
Without doubt. I get only one opportunity to leave jail.
Bye.
Let's go... you talk too much.
You should have told her the truth. - You are talking of truth?
Why do you always taunt me?
It's the first time I've lost courage in life.
What if she had refused?
What is your intention?
I don't know.
Let's see what happens.
I'll make friends with her, win her confidence.
Maybe then I'll tell her. - So my role is over.
You will go out everyday, do your work.
I'll wait for you at home.
Great! The river is flowing reverse.
This is absolute injustice.
A woman is deeply connected to that word.
Why don't you women join hands and teach men a lesson?
Maybe, one day.
Do give me a warning. Remember, I'm with you.
I'll remember that.
How are you? - I'm fine.
I'll be back soon.
Salaam Aleikum. - Salaam...
In reply say, Waleikum asalaam.
You go to school? - Yes.
Which class? - Fifth.
Get up. Take.
He is Amir.
What is it? - Even I want to hear.
Maybe I learn something.
If you so wish to learn, go regularly to school.
Okay, sit and gossip.
Is she your sister? - No, Shanker found her somewhere.
Found her? - In the well. She's a girl.
Maybe that's why she was thrown.
Girls are not valued here.
They are more trouble than gain.
A man who works for us has adopted her.
But if it wasn't for Shanker... - You miss him a lot?
So much that my heart aches.
Even I miss Amir a lot.
Our memories are not alike.
You still have hope of meeting Amir.
I should not have said that. Sorrow cannot be measured.
Don't mind my words. - You really are good, Meera.
She is not good. It is so many days since I ate sweets.
Earlier, we used to eat so many. Now she says we don't have money.
Even I love sweets. Come, I'll treat you today.
Let's go! - No, we cannot go.
Why? - I'm not permitted.
Whose permission do you need to take to eat sweets?
Actually... l...
Sometimes, the biggest guard to stop us is our own fear.
You cannot do everything that your heart wants.
Why not?
Because living for yourself is selfish.
And to suppress your desires is a sin.
Listen to your heart. Tune yourself to it...
then the joy of life becomes different.
If faced with a hurdle, close your eyes and jump.
A jump of honesty.
What if you don't reach across?
If you are honest, why won't you?
A jump of honesty.
See how simple it is?
Come.
Jump of honesty.
"In the scorching sun, a soft wind blew"
"I got the support of a friend, my life poised again"
"Atleast try, the chains will melt away"
"My tresses flew on the forehead"
"A desire has awakened in the desert"
"A lamp has lit in a storm today"
"This is perhaps friendship, or the effect of integrity"
"What do we know what the future holds for us"
What is the matter? - Today is Shanker's birthday.
Then why are you sad?
I was dancing in the street.
It is not even two months. Wonder what is wrong with me.
Nothing is wrong with you.
Look at me. What have you done that was wrong?
I was dancing. - So what is wrong in that?
I cannot forget him. - Who says you are forgetting him?
Just because you feel a little happy it doesn't mean that.
Widows mourn, they don't dance.
Bear your sorrow the way your heart tells you...
not the way others tell you.
What society is this that doesn't let a woman forget her pain?
Instead of healing her wounds with love...
it keeps reminding her what she has suffered.
Her clothes, her style of living, her friends, everything is changed...
so that she is always reminded of her sorrow.
And men? The moment we turn, they marry again.
It is very easy for you to say that.
Don't connect the word 'easy' with me.
I have not got anything easily in life.
I have learnt to snatch my right from the world.
Look, even I'm a woman like you.
The only difference is that I have learnt to take my own decisions.
Whether right or wrong, good or bad, the decision is mine...
not anybody else's.
Because this life is mine.
And I have the courage to live my life...
and live the consequence of my decisions.
Now enough of this nonsense. Let's celebrate Shanker's birthday.
We'll do what he likes.
Don't sulk. I'm your friend, I can fight with you, and even appease you.
Let's go. - Where?
You will tell me that. Come.
Now we will go there. - Where?
Come! - Aren't you getting late?
Don't live your life fearing others.
Learn to accept your decisions.
Listen!
Take us for a ride. - That will be Rs.20.
Are you mad?
Rs.10?
Are you new? Stupid! Everyone will fool you.
Don't take a penny less than Rs.50.
You are my first client. If you say so, I'll take you for Rs.50. Sit.
I'll get some grams, wait here.
How did you come here? - I'm a secretive guy.
Why have you come? - I got tired waiting at home.
When will you tell her?
Soon.
If you don't tell her now, I'll leave.
Good bye.
Okay, I'll stay if you wish.
But not too long.
You changed your garb, but can you ride a camel?
Get up... get up... listen!
Get up. They want a ride.
They are good people. They want to leave. Think of my prestige too.
They are paying Rs.50.
Will the camel not get up?
He's a thoughtful camel. He's in a dilemma. Just two minutes...
They have to leave.
Enough now! Get up!
How obedient.
I'm enjoying so much after so many days, thanks to you.
Shanker loved to sit near the river and watch the setting sun.
When the sun set, and the moon rose, he would say...
'Meera, one day, you and me will go on the moon riding a camel"
'Where there will be just you and me'
'And there will be so much love as much as there is sand here'
'Where you won't have to wear this veil'
And he would always say, if women have to wear a veil...
even men should carry a similar burden.
Shall I say something? - What?
When there is talk of carrying a burden...
have you ever worn a turban?
Shall I say something? You are a very bad actor.
You will put impostors to shame.
I recognised you the moment I saw you.
Stop. - Why? What happened?
Make the camel sit. - How?
Pull the rope and say 'r... rr'
Sit down, camel.
Sit... sit... he sat down!
Come.
Where are you going?
Why should I turn away? Even I can dance!
It was fun, wasn't it? - Yes.
But we are very late, will there be a problem?
I'll say I was listening to hymns. The act begins now.
What woman dances with her friends when her husband's life is at stake?
One who knows what she wants, and she can do anything to get it.
It is not so simple anymore. I really like her.
Hiding the fact from her makes me feel guilty.
I feel like I'm cheating a friend.
You?
Sorry I'm disturbing you at such a late hour.
It's okay. Come inside.
It's okay. I have a small favor to ask.
My friend is looking for her husband.
He may be working in your factory.
Can you find out?
Sure, I'll make inquiries.
Thank you.
Where had you gone?
Don't worry, I'm a man, I can take care of myself.
Any reason for drinking? - To gather courage.
I was to say something important.
What?
Stop your nonsense! Fool! Let's have dinner.
Wait! This answer was not in my book.
No, you cannot say that. You cannot.
I can say whatever I wish. - Yes, this is right.
I want to say something more.
I know you are married, you love your husband.
I respect him. I don't want anything from you.
I just wanted to express my feelings.
If I have learnt anything from you...
it is to express your feelings.
Thank you. - Express your feelings.
And those are, I love you.
Thank you. Shall we dine now?
Wait a minute.
I want to say something important.
I know Zeenat that you...
Did I talk rubbish last night? - Yes, but sweet rubbish.
I'll have to go, Zeenat. - I know.
You told me last night. - But I don't know when I'll return.
I know. What you did for me, I cannot expect that much from any man.
I saved the honor of my clan.
I feel bad leaving you, but...
My dear impostor, I will miss you a lot.
But I have to fight this battle alone.
Call up Amir's parents, and tell them I'm fine.
This is their phone number. - I'll tell them. Take care.
It feels good coming here. These old mansions have a unique charm.
Why are you rubbing salt in my wounds?
You misunderstand. I was going to talk business.
If I had anything else to give, I'd never give this mansion on rent.
You do have something you can give.
Look, I live here for months.
And truly speaking, I feel lonely.
And then, a man has his needs.
The fact is, I want Meera.
She will live here, keep me happy.
In exchange, I will repay the loan of Rs.300000 on the mansion.
And anyway, what does she mean to you anyway?
She's just a slave.
Only until I have put up the factory.
In a few months, you will get back both...
the mansion and your daughter-in-law.
Meera is beautiful, and young too.
The mansion is old and ugly.
It needs renovation.
Everything has a price.
I like people who strike a deal.
Shall we shake hands on Rs.500000?
Get up, Zeenat. - I knew you'd not leave me and go.
There's a problem, Zeenat. I spoke to Amir's parents.
They were looking for you since many days.
The day for Amir's execution has been fixed.
He will be executed in two days.
There is some Natraja who is waiting for you in Jaipur.
He says he will take the letter of pardon himself.
We will have to leave for Jaipur tomorrow itself...
with the pardon letter.
The one above. - Salaam Waleikum.
Salaam Waleikum?
Say Khama Gani. What rubbish are they teaching you in school?
Not in school, Zeenat Didi taught me.
Who Zeenat?
The one who meets Meera Didi in the temple everyday
You are late? - Yes, I am late.
Meera, you'll have to help me. - You said that on the first day too.
Will you help me? - Must you ask?
But first come, I want to give you something.
Shanker had given it to me. His first gift.
I cannot wear it now, but I remove and look at it sometimes.
I see some color.
I want that when you meet Amir, you two wear it.
Like me and Shanker.
It is a symbol of love.
I cannot take it, it won't be right.
Why not? You won't understand what your friendship has given me.
You will leave, and we may never meet again.
If you keep this, you will remember you have a friend in Rajasthan...
who didn't have the courage to choose her life's path...
but being with you, she got a glimpse of it.
If you can, you also give me a memento.
Who knows...
Your husband died at my husband's hands.
I wanted to tell you since very long, my God knows; but I could not tell you
Why, Zeenat?
When I first came to your house...
your family spat in my face and threw me out.
I was afraid even you will refuse to meet me.
I never intended to cheat you.
What do you want from me?
These are papers for pardon. If you sign them...
Amir's life can be saved.
You are aware of everything, Zeenat.
Do you also know how a person feels...
when one leaves home alive, and the news of his death returns?
And then his belongings, his clothes, stuffed in a torn suitcase?
So you tell me, you, who knows everything...
you, who makes her own life...
what do you think? What should I do?
If I don't sign these papers, I will be considered cruel.
And if I do, I'll crush the pride with which I am living.
No Meera, I know Amir. He cannot kill anyone.
Know what my dream is? That I behead that murderer...
who snatched my everything from me...
my husband, my love, my freedom.
Surprised? That the innocent, naive Meera is talking of killing?
I understand your feelings.
If I was in your place, even I'd think the same.
Then you can understand why I am refusing to sign these papers.
Make your own decisions, isn't that what you had said?
Take, this is my decision.
I also said you will have to accept the consequences of your decisions.
Will you be able to?
Meera, I plead with you!
Why? Because I should take the right path?
Because what happened was an accident.
Amir did not deliberately kill Shanker. They were friends!
So what if he didn't kill him deliberately. He ruined my life.
I want it's price.
Even if an innocent man has to pay for it?
Yes, even then. Your husband committed the murder...
and an innocent woman is paying its price.
I am fed up of my helplessness, I want revenge!
Even your Quran says that, eye for an eye, life for a life.
Then the decision is made.
The same Quran says, 'forgiving is greater than revenge'
If you had not cheated me like this...
I would perhaps forgive you and your husband.
I trusted your friendship.
But even you turned out to be like others.
A selfish woman who uses others for her selfish needs.
I'm still your friend.
Forgive me, Amir. Forgive me!
Where had you gone?
I permit you to go to the temple so that you find peace.
And behind my back, you are making friends with that woman...
who ruined our lives.
A woman should not be given freedom.
You make friends with the murderer of your husband?
With my son's murderer?
Zeenat did not kill Shanker. - You argue with us?
It is not her fault. That's woman's influence is talking.
Or she would never let out a whisper.
Her freedom is over! She will not leave the house...
until my wounded honor heals.
What honor are you talking of?
The same honor which you are selling to save this mansion?
Or that honor, on the strength of which, my price is being fixed?
You use me when you wish, you throw me when you wish.
Make me your family honor when you wish.
Even after all this, you will not throw me out.
Because I am very valuable for you.
You talk of my honor, but I have not come across...
a more shameless man than you.
Leave my hand!
I'd only given your son the right to touch me.
"Relationships, trust, love, faith"
"I don't have any"
"I thought I had the earth in my hand"
"I opened my hand, and there was only ash"
"There is this noise in the heart"
"If integrity is low"
"If this string is weak"
What do I do, grandma? - What does your heart say?
I have been suppressing my heart's voice since so long...
it died long ago.
The heart never stops talking.
Listen carefully, it will show you the way.
Shanker's death snatched my life from my hands.
But I compromised with my fate.
Because this has been my life. Good or bad, I had to live it.
Because you feared the unknown world outside.
Yes. It is easy to follow a mould.
Let life continue the way it is.
Our life's string is in someone else's hands.
But the string that has been put in my hand, what do I do with it?
Who lives, who dies, let God decide that, why me?
I don't want to decide. I'm an ordinary woman.
I can be selfish. The one who has given me pain, I should hurt him.
Why am I being forced to be an angel?
I don't want that status. I don't want that right.
He plays many games with us, doesn't he?
Somewhat more with me.
Whatever decision you have taken, stick to it.
I have told Zeenat that.
Then what are you waiting for? Go do what you want.
What you are going to do, only a human can do.
Where are angels destined to it?
Grandma, I... - You don't have to say anything.
I am only trying to cover up my sins with your virtue.
You know Randhir will surely sell you.
I don't care about that now. - That's better! My brave girl!
Go.
Where are you going?
Let me go, mother-in-law. It's a matter of someone's life.
Don't even think of going out. - She surely will.
Taking pride in your husband, don't forget your humanity.
Remember, even you could be on this side of the fence some day.
Now move aside, and let her leave.
Dear Meera, I am sure you will find this letter.
I had come here on a mission.
In that attempt, I lied to you, cheated you.
But I never wanted to hurt your already hurting heart.
Treat it as a hapless woman's helplessness and forgive me.
I am leaving dejected, but not empty handed.
Your friendship has filled my heart.
Your love made me soft again, which I had lost fighting life.
What I am going through, you are not responsible for it.
I have no complaints against you.
You are doing what is your right.
In a few days, my Amir... But I will live my life again.
A life of my principles, my decisions.
The world even snatched that right from you.
A right that every man must have.
If I could, I would bring Shanker back.
I would hand back the string of your freedom to you.
But I have only this charm to give...
with whose support I spent many difficult moments of my life.
I hope it gives you the strength to fight the world.
Yours, Zeenat.
"How will this courage bow?"
"How will this desire stop?"
"So what if it's difficult to reach destination?"
"So what if the shore seems a faded sight?"
"So what if the heart is broken"