Balaraman!
yes
a vehicle has come
is it?
what a high fever!
He has also vomited
some blood tests have been done don't know the details
how is he now?
the difficulties have subsided a little bit
can we see uncle now?
hmm... not allowed to see him even in daytime; then how is it possible at night?
one cannot go past that accountant Menon who is guarding him.
on receiving the telegram l thought it is serious
why simply troubling us Menon, when he catches just a fever and cold?
no, now a days we must be careful even if itis a sneeze
there should not be space for complaints if anything happens
O..that Menon did not inform us
is sister, children and all here?
where else will they go? everybody is here
even the 'His Highness old Mathilakam uncle' has reached with grandson Balaraman
ha ha ha ha.
so Subhadra Varma from Madras too has arrived, ha ha ha ha
Does anybody remain?
Janaki had a son
one black Varma in Bombay
what about him?
it seems he hasn't come; because such a man was not seen in the mess hall
no, there is no question of him not coming
grandpa yes
don't we have to present our case before uncle His Highness dies?
hmm we have to, but wait
one vehicle has come, it seems
yes, its an auto rickshaw
it must be him
who?
Janaki's son
do you know how long l have been waiting for you?
you said you will come at noon, isn't?
yes, the flight scheduled to land at Kochi, landed at Thiruvananthapuram
from there l came in a bus
train was preferable
now how much money you must have lost?
leave it. How is uncle?
they say he is better
how can we know the truth?
hope mom and dad were with uncle only
how is it possible? We were allowed to see him only once
why?
His Highness is getting more and more short-tempered and stubborn as be grows older
now he doesn't like us
that secretary Raman Menon is more powerful than His Highness.
So there is no wonder
it should have been nice if our Guptan gets some money or land before brother dies
that accountant Menon told that His Highness has..
fixed everybody's share in his will
but will get it only after his death
whom else to give?
No children. And Her Highness needs no money or property
l am sure that share of sustenance has been allocated
are you sure?
yes
we will be given a bit more than what he gives to others
..Because brother Highness is one who respects art and artists.
another thing is that l am the only Brahmin who had married a woman from this family
even now l will be given a gift if l perform Kathakali when he is in a good mood
see, you remember this ring?
that was his present in recognition of my enactment of 'Roudra Bhima'
you are in fool's paradise
oh lord! My brother had selected such a foolish Namboodiri for me.
hm. though you are born in a Royal family, it is you who is a fool
brother Highness knows very well for what you, your sisters, and their husbands are roaming around
brother will like us if we remain cool without showing greed for money and property.
also his soft corner for me as an artist
l am sure that if he gives anything with pleasure, it will be to us.
Mom, you feel cold?
please dry mom's hair once again Saraswati
let me take that saffron box
l will take the saffron box
Her Highness will get annoyed in the morning itself if l dry her hair
enough.. lts time for Unni's arrival
His face will turn dark if l won't wait in the balcony when he comes
have you seen Unni, my girl?
no
Unni is fooling all of us
he is mischievous
how many days have l been waiting like this?
here comes Unni.
good morning!
that's prince guptan
son of princess Madhavi
tell him to go away
Unni won't come today also, is it?
But he will come one day
His Highness has woke up
you are called, the manager said
yes, its Raman Menon, secretary of Udayanapuram Palace
No, he is in bed rest
no
yes
sorry, it's not possible
l will tell him
oh, what a problem!
see Menon, we are all his relatives, no?
why this hostility?
nothing, no use feeling bad about me
l can only obey what he orders
His order is not to let anybody upstairs
but the collector visited him yesterday
that's right
but his sisters and nephews don't have that privilege
what wrong did we do to deserve this?
sister, you are staying here
but we started instantly the moment we got the telegram informing about his sickness
that too in car
Menon, do you know how much it costs to reach here from Madras?
whatever it be, l will arrange the amount if you give the voucher
ha ha ha.
we are not so cheap
we came rushing not for His Highness's property
if it was so, we would have stayed in this palace
some others have reached here after
we are not like them
Kesavapillai should not say that
we are called by His Highness to stay here
only we are there to think about and sympathise with him
you are all enjoying life at far away places
from now none of you need trouble yourselves
l will look after my brother's matters
Look, l am not going back to Madras
l use to say this since long back
there will not be anybody to look after uncle's matters if we are not here
so l am also leaving this palace for anywhere
Then what about your studies?
Studies come only after this
His Highness is my first preference
l was really shocked hearing about his illness
ha ha ha
Menon, squeeze some onion into his eyes
let him cry lavishly
ha ha ha
don't tease
He is the successor of His Highness
Knowing that very well, my dear brother His Highness named him Raja Raja Varma
ha ha ha
who will become the Highness after Udaya Varma?
Subhadra's son? Ha ha ha
l am the eldest among the nephews
Not only that
he is not born to a low-caste father
His father is an original Varma of Attingal palace.
though my husband is low-caste,
He is well-educated and dignified
unlike your husband who is not well off
please stop it
this is why he is not allowing to see him
See, l'll tell His Highness if you are again going to quarrel
and that will be the end of your entry to this palace, l warn
Where were you my girl?
l was with mom
His Highness has been asking about you for some time
Go to him
that low-cast girl has all the freedom
calling the King 'dad'
calling the queen 'mom'
we born of the same blood ignored. hmm.
You said you are 'out'
you will be out forever without delay
this is for everyone's information
Oh! My Lord!
has he awaken?
yes, then again fell asleep
didn't give the medicine?
No, didn't disturb as he was sleeping
l thought will wake him up after you come
Dad
Fever is gone
Where were you my girl?
l was with mom
is her waiting over?
l left after taking her to bed
cried a little today
couldn't sleep yesterday
So many vehicles came
there was loud noise below
everybody has come
it was l who informed people at Madras and Kottakal
who told you to gave such a wide publicity?.
won't you give me some peace of mind even when l am bedridden?
excuse me, Highness
l was worried when you vomited and fainted
you thought l am finished?
don't feel annoyed
l haven't even dreamt of such a thing
only your sisters are informed the news
then how the news appeared in the newspaper?
that too was a fault on my side
why make it a news even if l sneeze?
the phone bell is ringing
that Raman Menon is fed up of answering calls
the ministers and MLAs are calling
won't repeat it
don't do as you like
you have to follow our orders
you got my point?
Kunjikrishnan
Yes my lord
you may go
as you wish
sisters and children have come
they insist to see you
for what?
aren't they satisfied with what they have seen?
an abnormal lady is living here
nobody wants to see or hear her
how can we say no to people who have come from afar?
let them come when l die
tell them everybody's share is allocated
what a disturbance!
in the end Bhagirathi will become orphan
don't forget her even after my death
though not your mother, you are used to call her so
consider her as your mother
l know you will
l too have seen you as daughter, not as adopted daughter
Menon
shall l take a bath?
you can
but you want it today itself?
yes l want
the present uneasiness is because l am not taking bath
l will take medicine and breakfast only after that
you pluck flower just like Kalamandalam..
..Appukutty Aasan's Damayanthi doing it...
..in Nalacharitham Kathakali
hey, your face is blushed
why troubling me like this?
troubling?
why Radha says like this?
l am saying so out of love
you need not like me, please go
Princess Madhavi will scold me if she sees this
l am the love beetle roaming around the beautiful flower called Radha
A beetle
beetle
Hello beetle,
what's this? Courting panchali or Naladamayanti?
in which drama are you acting?
where are you going? Stay there!
don't try to dance and flirt in front of the lords
no use crying if anything happens
l didn't say anything
it was he
no explanation
A few more boys have come here
innocent boys
don't try to seduce them
don't scold her Madhavi, let that poor girl go
hmm poor girl?
take her with you if she is poor
no need to cry for sympathy
crocodile tears
what there sister?
she has started showing her mom's character
and l was telling her not to try it on our children
in the past when her mom conceived a bastard the princes had to take the blame
at last when she was questioned in detail, that milkman Nair was found responsible
let me go princess
hmm you may go
and tell all that we said and not said to His Highness
the princess of Udayanapuram palace!
what a pitiable plight for us!
the girl who was delivered by a sweeper is now in a higher position above us
why blaming others?
blame it on our brother His Highness
he knows everything
we have two daughters who are grown-up
can't he give his nephews the position that a low-caste girl is given?
its high time my children got married
that's also right
wont l manage the Nilagiri estate better if l am given the charge?
that Raman Menon, who was an employee in the secretariat,
what bullshit does he know about tea garden?
uncle is considering us all as enemies
is there any need for my son to toil in Bombay?
so uncle must please recommend to His Highness
that give us anything if he plans to as early as possible
how will l say?
why don't you say?
you are in the position of his dad no?
no, not that
l was planning to ask some 4-5 acres of land for Balaraman as bequeathal
how can l ask this in between
oh l see
so there's some intention in coming here with grandson
we are all asking for what is due
how come grandpa deserve bequeathal?
in fact none of us has any right
everybody's share has been given
Udaya Varma earned all these properties by hard work
so if you are going to ask for one's due
nobody will get anything
l will see that nobody gets even a bit of soil
grown so old, and still no death for crookedness
Ravi, what's this? lnsulting elders?
uncle, please pardon; he is talking nonsense.
no, he is talking with sense
not good, yourtongue will cost you your life
somebody has come
there was 4-5 days respite for this disturbance
who's that?
don't know there will be somebody everyday
it sounds like Ramanattukara Anantha murthy
Sankari, the personification of voice, we worship you.
Melodious Sankari, the personification of voice, we worship you
we worship you from within our hearts through repeated immortal hymns
the universe was swayed by the sweetness of your inner heart
Melodious Sankari, the personification of voice, we worship you
we can see the whole universe in front of you as small as a hollowed palm.
my mind is filled with light when touched by yourfingers
the personification of voice,
Sankari, the personification of voice, we worship you.
Melodious Sankari, the personification of voice,
we worship you
we worship you.
oh, l am happy now;
that fatigue and mood-off are gone
Kunjikrishna
yes sir
give it
Kochuraman
its really a luck
or else,
will you come on the day l took bath after recovery
and will l get the chance to enjoy your music?
for me too this is an unforeseen visit.
l wouldn't have disturbed you if l knew that you are not well
no, no. lt was good that you came.
Any way don't return today;
we will have supper and talk for sometime. What say?
its my pleasure
excuse me;
you are not supposed to stay awake late into the night
okay, l am not
when the subject is music, it extends till dawn.
She was telling that not for today
don't you know her?
lt's my daughter
yes, l know. Once you had told me
you're learning dance, is it?
yes
so take rest
Kunjikrishna
at your service
you may come
Kunjikrishna, don't forget to give food and gift to that orchestra team
is food ready?
will be ready by the time you take bath
everybody is here
how are you uncle? Are you ok?
our Balaraman also has come with me
l have a personal matter to tell you
sorry, its time to take medicine.
You are here for some days no?
We will talk at a convenient time.
look, l have to say
gone
Brother didn't even allow to give your face
don't cry.
l am happy to know that you all have come
Kesava pillai, why unnecessarily took trouble
by taking leave and spending money?
how can we remain comfortable there...
after knowing that you are not well?
leave and expenses does not matter at all in this issue
Rajan was very eager to see his uncle
you become fat
Ambika keeps on crying
where is she?
smart girl; are you studying well?
yes
so we will see in detail before you leave
l, mom and Ambika are planning not to return
but this man will be alone there no?
that's no problem. l too am fed-up with Madras
Brother, Ravi has come from Bombay
He came from Bombay by flight...
immediately after he got information...
about your illness.
oh, are you traveling by aero plane now?
now you really look like a Bombay walla
l was shocked, Uncle.
Why? You thought l am dead?
uncle!
don't say such hard words; l can't bear it
l was just kidding man. Ha ha ha.
why Namboodiri lagged behind?
l always stays in back row
our plan is to admit Guptan in Kalamandalam
before that we want to know your opinion
at least l should follow uncle's line isn't it?
all the other nephews are useless guys...
without any sense of art. so
l am happy
l was worried if this art and literature will perish
anyway its good that such a man has emerged
did uncle really mean it, or was it a dig at me?
He really mean it.
Menon, why you wanted to see me urgently?
there is news
l came across one thing while searching a file in the shelf
what? ls it any gem?
yes, something like that
certain documents of property agreements
so all the hearsay is true
what is our share?
couldn't read in detail
that accountant Menon was with me
still l did a rough scan within the limited time
the palace and agricultural lands are...
allocated in the names of Princess Janaki,
Princess Subhadra,
and Princess Mathu.
Dad, we must somehow manage to...
include the Nilgiri estate to our part;
for that can't we exchange other agricultural lands?
No, there is a separate document for estate
that is in the name of Radhika and Her Highness Bhagirathi
the vacant palace in Nilambur is also in their names
all these will turn out to be Radhika's asset after the death of Her Highness
to that low-cast girl?
how can that girl,
born as a bastard to sweeper Nair woman,
have right over royal properties?
that l don't know
what a contemptible act has this uncle did!
ask such things to His Highness directly
l will ask, that's another thing
deserving nephews other than me also here.
l will make them join me.
look Pillai, l am doing such favors...
considering our maternal relation.
this is my bread and butter. Don't spoil it.
you don't worry. l will take care of you.
my concern is in losing the estate
you won't lose it
l have calculated some plans for it
in a sense it is good that the estate is written in the name of Radha
so it will not have to be divided into three.
l didn't understand anything
you won't understand anything
Once Radha becomes a member of our family,
the estate will automatically become part of ourfamily property
My Goddess! What a brain
lt's not my idea, this is the brain behind it
l am not getting a chance to talk to you in privacy.
Where are you hiding?
Any custom that you cannot come in front of human beings?
no.
please stay there.
l was thinking of telling certain things.
Wont your mind become stunted?
We all have only one life.
all these worldly pleasures must be experienced in our life time.
don't you want?
l am comfortable here.
what comfort?
cooking and serving to the King and the Queen thrice daily?
l will take you to Bombay one day.
dad is calling.
don't go.
Radha, do you think you can manage the estate in Nilagiri alone?
estate?
yes.
why should l manage it all?
then who else will look after the estate in the name of Radha?
l am even ready to settle down in Nilagiri after constructing a bungalow there.
the climate is very nice there.
Oh, God! l don't understand anything.
Oh, l see! You might have followed her.
yes.
l will tell aunt...
that you are indulging in dirty things.
l don't mind.
you better not indulge in dirty things.
how dare you advise me?
hmm..you may go.
there is a rumor...
that there is some settlements...
regarding properties.
l would like to know the truth.
whatever you heard is right.
the will is registered.
all the assets except the estate...
are in the name of 3 sisters and others.
estate is in the name of Radhika,
Her Highness, and Malathi.
and some unaccounted gold and money.
that will be divided equally.
but you will get only after the King's death.
you are getting the alimony regularly.
so we will get it only after his death.
the astrological calculation shows that...
there is a chance for him...
to die at the age of 84.
after that even the lord of death...
cannot touch him until the age of 96.
so we better take 96.
yes
so we will have to wait for 1 0-36 years.
by that time all of us will be dead.
we are all going to live...
at the most for another 1 0 years.
now itself there are signs of weakness.
Guptan, no use in staying awake.
Go to sleep.
don't desire the King's property.
dad, please sit. Don't go.
we shall meet uncle and present our case.
ask for immediate disbursal of the due.
yes. You ask for share,
and he will give it instantly.
what a fool you are, my Guptan!
don't you know uncle after all these years?
that old man is a ghost,
who guards his treasure.
think about anything practical.
why not file a case?
we have to prove that old man is insane like his wife,
then the written will become invalid.
dad, if we proceed with the case,
we will lose whtever is due to us.
don't think of foolish plans.
then what will we do?
no, nothing doing.
live comfortably with regular food,
and sleep. That's all.
if you give one share to me,
and Balaraman,
l will tell you an idea.
will you give me?
will give, definitely.
war is the duty of a warrior.
we must fight a war.
there's nothing wrong in killing someone during a war.
its an honour.
what?
kiling?
that too your own uncle?
haven't you heard of the story of...
Krishnan annihilating his uncle Kamsan?
haven't you heard of Arjunan
shooting the holy arrow on..
the chest of his brother Karnan?
that was not unrighteousness.
there is no discretion at war front...
whether it is your father,
son, uncle or nephew
there is only your enemy.
the enemy.
what's that?
why at this odd-hour?
you look really horrified.
what happened? Tell me.
l saw a dream.
Oh, that's all?
dad, you should be careful.
there are enemies around you.
shame!
what's this?
Why worrying like this...
just after seeing a dream
Nothing will happen.
l know that all the faces...
laughing around are insincere.
all are interested in property.
not because l don't like to give.
am l going to take all these properties along with my life?
but when seeing their greed
once you are married to a responsible person,
l don't worry in dying.
go and sleep.
who did the last move?
if you don't feel sleepy,
l shall sit with you
no.
then go and sleep. this is my routine.
you said you have 2 month's leave,
and why leaving so suddenly?
l have an urgent matter.
Will return after 3-4 days.
but why don't you tell a word to uncle?
don't waste time for that. Come.
if he asks about me, you may tell him.
oh, he has no time to care about you.
Leave fast without wasting time.
no. you need not come.
3 people starting together is a bad omen.
Ravi has come.
Praise the lord!
do you remember what l said?
yes
don't think that Udayavarma...
is just an old man.
though he don't have the power...
and glamour, he still is a king.
he has that position.
not only that,
he is honored in government level.
A small mistake,
and you are all will be in jail.
this poor blind man will be spared.
His death should be executed...
in such a way that it should be...
either related to senility,
or by an accident.
not even a trace of murder...
should be left behind.
will it be possible?
it must be possible.
anyone can kill anybody.
Even you can do that.
the one who is assigned for the task...
must be a professional.
he must be wise and skilled.
no one should doubt him...
by his personality and behavior
Forget this plan...
if you don't get such an ideal candidate.
lt wont be difficult in Bombay.
Bombay is the land of underworld kings.
Do you know that, grandpa?
what do this blind man know?
l am reminding you one thing again.
Unity is strength.
it's better for all of us if we stay together.
don't reveal anything to the women at all.
l won't tell Madhavi even if my head is gone.
so, shall l go, grandpa?
wish you all the best
lt's good
look sir,
l don't want
don't want
lt's made in Japan
how much?
400, 500 and 600
very costly!
hey, please come man.
What a bad omen l had today!
Highness!
Highness
where were you?
you want anything?
New Japanese items are here.
nothing now.
l have come in search of another man.
Mamachan? You like duplicates?
not that
l want to see that Kabeer dada.
An urgent matter
Kabeer dada.
you didn't know the news? what?
he's jailed
is it?
yes
the whole gang is in jail for murdering a Marwadi
why decent royal people are in dada's company?
that's; for another reason
say openly, what ever be you need
l will arrange.
you insist on Kabeer?
No no
Say clearly
You will get enough goondaas in Bombay.
tell me
isn't this a matter you yourself can handle?
ls it necessary to hire a goonda...
from Bombay to kill a 60-year old man?
Things are not as simple as you think
Uncle is a King,
having high status in society
everybody will be arrested...
if anybody sense doubt in our moves
So the plan should be executed very carefully
in short,
u mean it should be a silent death,
is it?
OK, let's see
Choudhary Saahib, are you fine?
fine
Look him
waiter
give us some water first
sure sir
that man is suitable-Choudhary Saahib.
Will he do?
Or else, the man sitting next to him...
Sunder Singh. Both are good.
if you want,
the deal can be finalized and the advance paid now itself.
No, no. l don't want him.
he is having an outlook of a goonda
do you think goondas will have Prem Nazir's looks?
Coudhary has the better looks, than others
but to stay in the palace,
one requires a decent personality.
if you insist on the perfect person,
l will have to come
Oh, what a charm!
Stop joking.
Tell me if you can arrange or not.
Or else l have to look for other alternatives.
so you didn't like none of these guys?
there's a man.
But we must convince him.
who is it?
a demon.
But if we get him convinced,
done.
He will kill the man smoothly
it's not like butchering chicken and goats
He knows how to do it systematically
and he is not the type of killing directly.
will kill only if all the conditions are suitable.
how does he look?
He looks exactly like you.
Oh!
Yes, and he is well built.
His color is golden, not black like you.
His face is round, not like your's
then why did you say he looks like me?
l was just giving a rough idea.
now where is he?
My god!
l can't even think of it.
haven't you told me that you want to,
regain your ancestral home after making...
some money by finishing off someone?
that was just my wish dear Jamaal.
Just a wish?
See, a word should be a word.
Do you know that most of the millionaires...
in Bombay have amassed money...
by killing and stealing!
l'm still doing this meager business
because l don't have the guts to do so.
Believe, it's the God who gave this chance.
and not because there are no goondaas...
in Bombay.
we don't have the right...
to annihilate God's creations.
if so, do we have the right...
to relinquish the 2 lakh rupees...
that God gives to us?
Abdulla, lf you are saying philosophy,
l too have certain things to say.
The Koran says: Your name is written...
on every single grain that you eat.
Do you know what is meant by that?
you are destined to get this 2 lakh rupees.
if you give a share of it to me,
l also will get the benefit.
Please agree this deal.
anyway, don't reject this offer.
l will tell you the rest. Come.
Don't worry, come.
please come.
Highness, you are really a lucky man.
my duty is over!
now it's your turn to explain to him...
the details of your plans.
l also will reach there...
at then right moment, if needed.
what say?
adjust your cloth properly
Unni
Wows!
isn't it Unni?
no
then who?
Don't know
Yes, its Unni.
Unni
don't mind, it's my aunt.
she is a real nut.
look, he is not in a good mood.
Unni
Mom
Come
remove your slippers.
Unni
what's this Unni?
did you become so indifferent to me?
l'm fed up of waiting long for you.
Aunt, this is not Unni, this is my friend.
don't lie, l will kill you.
you were all keeping my Unni...
away from me, isn't it?
come unni,
mom has so many things to tell you
mom, l'm not your son
what's this Prince?
mom, come, this is not Unni
who said?
you haven't seen Unni
this is my Unni, sure
come, Unni
oh, what a trouble!
my God!
come on Unni
aunt, leave him
please come, Madame
please come
we'll go inside
come,
Unni
Unni, Come here
Unni
Radhika
take her in
mom
our Unni
leave him to me
mom
Unni
Bhagirathi l told you to go in
Unni
come in mom
Unni
mom
don't this is my Unni
come here
Unni
leave her, don't drag her
Unni..
everybody is keeping me away from you
you shouldn't leave me
no, l won't go
l'll come; mom, get up
she is not normal
and she's behaving...
not knowing who are you
what are you upto?
uncle...
this is my friend Ananthan Namboothiri
he is from Plakkurissi illam
came with me to meet you
come on Unni.
come here
where were you all these years?
come
this entrance was grand!
lt was like the story of Urvasi's curse...
turning good to Arjunan.
it is a bless in disguise
if not could he manage to get in the harm?
luck is on our side
what is his name?
Ananthan Namboodiri, plakkurissi illam
does he know how to behave...
like a Brahmin?
yes
he knows a little bit of Sanskrit...
and literature
he has some taste in music too
he has an Eranadan accent.
keep an eye on him always
we should not be fools
you understand
yes
Princess
think she is asleep
any problem if l take my hand?
no, the medicine is strong
she will get up only after at least 4 hours
princess
how can l get out of here?
hey, what did you call me?
Princess?
then what should l call?
l am seeing a palace
a king,
a queen,
and a princess for the first time.
so l don't have an idea how to behave.
see l am not a princess
then who are you?
me, me,
l am a woman living in everybody's mercy
oh, l see!
so what should l call you now?
Radha
hi, Radha?
ha.ha.ha... it's Fine.
so where are lady companions?
you didn't tell me the way out.
go this way,
and you'll find a ladder
get down to a corridor
that lands to a small dining hall
turn left;
there you'll see the verandah...
of the Bungalow.
on the right side is a well
l'll tell you the way.
asking for the way...
inside the queen's bedroom?
ha ha ha
you seem to be a jovial type.
nothing of the sort.
still there is a little bit.
if so you better stop it
you have been ordered to see him.
whom?
who else to order here...
other than His Highness?
the real King Udayavarma.
don't you know...
that l don't like strangers?
Reverence to uncle...
and the zest to become closer to you.
that's why l brought him here
Ok, it is not because of that.
still, isn't it improper to allow...
strangers to live inside this home?
but look..
Uncle, you are an admirer of arts...
he is an artist.
so there is propriety of artistic meeting?
besides,
he is interested in various subjects...
such as the architectural aspects and
the historical background..
of our palace.
for that where else can he go?
Ok
what is your relation with Plakkurissi illam?
at Plakkurissi illam
my name is Ananthan Namboodiri
Nambhoodiri
not that
l asked, how you are related to...
Krishnan Namboodiri.
Vamadevan Namboodiri has married...
Krishnan Namboodiri's daughter.
And he is related to this man...
hmm
How are you grandpa?
grandpa...
grandpa
he is no more.
died?
don't say bull shit.
l had seen him at Guruvayoor last month.
No. he is not dead.
The one who died was another uncle.
yes
hmmm
Krishnsn Namboodiri's music concert...
is fantastic.
l had attended a few of them.
ok, is the partition at your family over?
partition
so shall l arrange for his stay...
at that vacant building?
what do you say Menon?
Let him go after staying here
for one or two days.
as you wish.
are you hygienic kind of a person?
extremely hygienic.
the youngsters need not be so.
why are you staring at me like this?
no, nothing.
lt is midnight.
l came to see what you are doing...
staying awake.
nothing!
l couldn't sleep.
you seem to be restless.
me?
yes
no, nothing of the sort.
then switch off the light and go to sleep.
Hands up
was it you?
all of you would have been died now.
be careful while handling this.
lt's dangerous.
Does that Raman Menon have any doubt?
l didn't feel so.
Beware of the dwarfs!
They are very cunning.
don't leave us to risk.
don't worry.
On a good morning you will know...
that the king Udaya Varma is dead.
Remember,
l must get the reward without dues...
the moment his burial starts.
Or else all of you will be in danger,
as you said.
No, we will not deceive you.
You will be paid...
more than what you are offered.
if so, you go to sleep.
Let me plan things.
come
this is the routine.
l will reach only half the way...
when all the others finish.
You too are eating well.
have some more butter milk.
give him some butter milk.
did you like the curries?
really fine;
especially the curd curry.
Why paayasam today?
Any special occasion?
paayasam is a regular item in the menu.
is it? So l'm lucky.
Today's preparation was...
under Saudamini's supervision.
who is Saudamini?
Me.
oh!
really nice.
Delicious like her.
Saudamini is satisfied.
You are praised by a Namboodiri...
from a renowned family.
what a charistmatic face!
lt's full of elegance of a Brahmin.
Ravi said he is a scholarly person.
The only son of a renowned family.
who?
Ananthan Namboodiri.
hmm he is famous.
But not sure in which field.
careful. Your calculations may go wrong.
its right that one namboodiri doesn't like...
another of the same caste.
sister,
if you think that they are matching,
why not proceed?
did you call me, uncle?
yes. called.
Did your friend leave?
no
why?
he doesn't feel like leaving.
that's not right.
l don't like a grown up man roaming...
around like this in a place...
where young women live.
Tell him to leave.
no, uncle. He is not a problem man.
He is very decent
no more explanation
l allowed him to stay here for two days.
Now what?
nothing, he...
Menon will tell him if you find it difficult.
What say?
just give me the permission,
and l will throw him out.
No, l will tell him.
Ok.
what's your plan man?
l should be blamed for bringing...
a donkey like you here.
look, don't say this to me.
l acted like Ananthan Nampoothiri,
behaved decently, and did whatever...
..me to do. What next?
you should have gone closer to him...
by realizing his weaknesses.
but you wasted time...
looking here and there.
you should have 'glued'
Am l fevicol to glue?
Yes, you should have like Fevicol
l'll keep in mind.
it's too late.
you better leave before you are thrown out.
Look,
shall l try a small trick.
what trick?
The harem garden..
is filled with the spring of music again.
The harem garden
is filled with the spring of music again.
like an auspicious evening.
when the bright light in the palm.
Shines over somber shadow.
The harem garden..
is filled with the spring of music again.
in a forgotten story..
l became the warm teardrop..
in the Sarayu river.
in a forgotten story..
l became the warm teardrop..
in the Sarayu river.
as the poet wear a new golden crown
when intoxicated by the nectar of music
here today
the harem garden
is filled with the spring of music again.
in a forgotten story..
l was flotting like wild flower..
in the river Yamuna.
ln a forgotten story..
l was flotting like wild flower..
in the river Yamuna.
When the flute that is caressed by
the sweet winds of Krishna,
produces a sound of merging ages.
here today..
the harem garden..
is filled with the spring of music again.
the harem garden..
is filled with the spring of music again.
like an auspicious evening.
when the bright light in the palm..
Shines over somber shadow
the harem garden..
is filled with the spring of music again.
sorry
l'm ready to leave
it was my wish to sing before you
realized that l wouldn't get a chance
so please excuse me
who is your master?
nobody to name.
But in the deep of my heart,
l consider my father as the master.
what's his name?
tell me
your style of singing..
reminds me of an old one
Vamadevan Namboodiri of Plakkurissi..
illam, is my father.
lt was he who taught me the basics.
l had the privilege for that..
only till the age of 5 when he died.
wish you all the best.
Clarity, purity and momentum..
are all blended well.
take this
a small gift
l will leave tomorrow morning.
wait;
l never thought he is so smart.
Your departure will be decided tomorrow.
what say?
as you wish
How was the song?
did you like the song?
who ever sings,
this girl will find some fault in it.
Like no serenity of voice,
it was gimmicking etc etc.
Tell if this one has any minus points.
How was that, man
Well done!
really
now you are not only the friend of him,
mine too.
what a wonder is that Krishnan Namboodiri
has not mentioned a single word...
about such a grandson!
grandpa didn't like my voice at all.
He used to say that..
it was like an oiled voice.
then should the voice be like..
beating on the rocks?
Music should be melodious.
there is a saying:
nobody values the jasmine in his garden.
oh!
Do you have a sense of humor to say so?
anyway some improvement is there
even the stone will gain beauty as a result
of close contact with the pollen grain of jasmine
not beauty, its fragrance.
this is right
you have nothing to say?