This is from Benaras. It is authentic, from...
...Sri Ram's era.
What a lovely market this is Gulbadan!
I have never seen anything like this in my life.
This is the "Meena Bazaar'.
This tradition of putting up the Meena Bazaar...
was introduced by It takes place twice a month.
The daughters of the wealthy decorate their shops with...
...goods, and the customers are generally...
from the royal families, of high esteem and status.
Barring the king and princes, no other man can enter the market.
It often happens that many princes come to buy things...
...but are instead taken up by the beautiful women.
I wish I was sold off to prince Khurram.
See young lady, this is made by special artisans.
Just see, how beautiful!
Seems so real and authentic as if it is going to speak out.
I will present this to prince Khurram.
Oh no, Prince Sahriyar! I thought of the beautiful...
...peacock, but here comes a crow instead!
Come on lets go. If he sees you, it'll be difficult...
...to get rid of him. Come on.
Dear - Please come here princess! Look at these nice jewels...
...of Chandan(coloured rare stones). I also have anklets...
...and armlets and pair of rare bangles.
Look at this nine stringed rare necklace.
The person who wears this will have the whole...
...world swooning at her feet.
This "King' of all necklaces is saying that "if his destiny...
...makes him adorn the neck of his beloved', the whole world...
...would become envious of him.
O God!
Your majesty, the prince, please accept this from your maid.
That lady, who touched this necklace, who was she?
She is the daughter of the prime minister, Asif Khan.
She's so beautiful, like brilliant light, and so heavenly.
Please send this gift on my behalf to Arjuman Banoo.
As you say, your majesty!
Prince Khurram, I have specially chosen this for you.
Beautiful, the brilliant face, the most melodious voice.
- Were you saying something? - I was praising it's beauty.
There are so many like these. The shops are full of them.
Come with me, I'll show you. Come!
Banoo, someone has sent this gift for you.
I don't accept gifts from strangers.
He wasn't a stranger, he was Prince Khurram.
So, now you couldn't be having any objection?
- Please accept them now. - So, what if he is prince Khurram?
Who does he think I am?
Well he must have liked you, that's why he sent this gift.
- Take it back! - What!
I said take it back.
What does this smile of yours indicate?
A new flower is going to bloom very soon!
What kind of a flower?
The love story of prince Khurram and Arjuman Banoo.
What is this you are saying?
Empress Noorjehan's daughter, Ladli Banno, is obsessed...
...with Prince Khurram.
- She may be obsessed. - So, now what will happen?
A war between Empress Noorjehan, and Prince Khurram.
"Your beauty in real life, is not seen in your painting'.
Prince Khurram, the Emperor has sent a message as to...
...why you didn't appear in the court today?
- I hope you are not feeling ill. - Of course not, I am fine.
"I was so carefree and bereft of this pain of love'.
"Those where great days, when I was not enamoured by anyone'
The master has asked, why haven't you eaten anything...
...since the morning?
O God! Banoo, I hope all is well.
Well, I am feeling a little good, and a little bad!
"She has touched my heart'
Your highness Ladli Banoo has asked about you.
- Thank her for inquiring. - Sir she has said...
Go from here, just go! I don't know what's happened to everyone.
The one whose message I am waiting for, hasn't come.
While others keep on sending messages.
Your highness tell a message from her.
O Gulbadan, it's you! Please come, and sit down!
- How are you feeling? - I am fine!
- Tell me, what can I do? - Sir, it's our duty to serve.
Listen, that necklace... hands of that lady?
- Yes, I did give it to her. - Then what?
She said that she doesn't take gifts from strangers...
...and she returned it.
O no, this shouldn't have happened.
However, the manner in which she refused seemed to be more...
...of an acceptance, and that too, with a heart full of love.
You are so nice Gulbadan.
I swear, I would have died had you not said these words.
Just wait here! Just wait here, my saviour!
Here, this is a pigeon for her.
I will be indebted to you the rest of my life.
If you so desire, should I reveal what is in your heart?
Definitely! But, praise me a little extra.
Your wish is my command.
- Banoo, may your maid enter? - No! No! No!
Alright. I came here because the prince has sent me.
I'll go now.
Who is it? Gulbadan, just listen. Wait! Wait!
Well Banoo, why is your behaviour so changed today?
Well, it's nothing. Just like that.
Come on.
Come and sit down. What should I do for you?
- What can you do Banoo? - So what brings you here?
The royal prince's condition is so pitiable, Banoo.
Why?
From the time you have returned his gift, his heart...
...is completely broken.
He is neither, eating, drinking, talking, or smiling.
His condition is so pitiable.
If you think that I have hurt him, then you go ask for...
...forgiveness, on my behalf.
No, I won't do that.
Why don't you accept his second gift?
He said that the first gift was lifeless, so it didn't...
...say anything, but this gift is full of life, and...
...if you refuse to accept it then the poor thing will not...
...be able to bear it.
- I have not understood you. - Just wait!
- A pigeon! - Yes, a pigeon!
Now, with your delicate hands write a letter, and ask for...
...forgiveness.
This mute pigeon will bring two hearts together.
Don't tell this to anyone.
You better warn your eyes not to give you away.
- I'll not tell this to anyone. - You are very naughty!
Please accept this!
'The charm that you have is not there in your picture.'
'Your image was captured in colors.'
'You could not be captured in colors though.'
'The warmth of your breath, the fragrance...
...'of your body could not be captured.'
The charms in your movement are not there in my poetry.'
'Where is the poetry of motion in a lifeless beauty? '
'There is neither the charm of accent... '
'... nor the charm of dissent.'
'There is no trap of silky hair on the road of the traveler.'
'There is nothing in the world like you.'
'Please let me see you just once more.'
Good work, Bahadur!
Today, messages are coming again and again.
It seems that both of us are really pining for each other.
"Respected prince, I do not have much freedom to go about'.
"Please accept my helplessness! Arjuman! '
Arjuman Banoo, if you only understood how helpless I am too.
Bagh Bahadur, Tell her, I am longing for her.
"Why are you so in my life again? '
"I want to see you once more if you have pity on me then...
...today evening, at the shore of the river Jamuna, please...
...meet me in the Baradari'.
"My eyes will await you impatiently. Khurram'.
O God!
'Let the flowers touch your feet it will be your mercy.'
'Otherwise, not only me, but they too will complain.'
'The flowers which you spread, I will walk on them.'
'I fear if this will be an insult of love.'
'Please have mercy on the restless hopes of the heart.'
'If you walk so slowly, there will surely be Armageddon.'
'Shame stops me, here, love pushes me here.'
What did I know that the heart would be in such a state? '
'One shows shame to strangers and not to close ones.'
'If you show shame in front of me, it will be a problem.'
Banoo, I am very fortunate that you gave so much respect...
...to these flowers and touched them to your eyes.
They were flowers that is why I did this.
If in place of flowers, I had placed myself there, then?
I would have respectfully given a place to you too, in my eyes.
O God!
You have given the answer to the emotions of my heart...
...with your delicate pulsating heart beats.
- I am grateful to you. - Even, I am grateful.
- You must be tired, please sit down! - No, it's very late.
I have to go.
I have been waiting for so long. This meeting is so short.
How will I spend my time waiting for you?
How will I live without you Banoo?
How were you living till now? - Fallen in love.
So, when did you fall in love?
The very first time I saw you, I was madly in love.
I am in love, but much more. It is like a disease, and...
...only you can treat me.
Only you can treat me.
Then you too have the same and I am helpless.
Helpless!
Yes, like you, I am helpless too. Atleast he said what was...
...in his heart, but I couldn't even say that.
Beautiful!
These tantalizing eyes and endearing looks, which can...
...make an angel, pine for you.
So what can one say about human beings!
Let me go now.
Before you go, at least tell me when will we meet again?
Whenever you call me. - Tomorrow is the Meena Bazaar...
...please come there.
If this is your command I will definitely come.
Listen, may God be with you.
Ladli Banoo can that the person you dream...
about day and night, he starts to dream about some one else.
No, this cannot be. I will not let this happen.
Respected mother.
What is the matter? Why is my darling daughter so perturbed.
Mother, just see what Gulbadan is saying.
Arjuman Banoo has enchanted prince Khurram with her love.
Prince Khurram and Arjuman, what is this you are saying?
I am telling you empress, what I've seen with my own eyes.
I do not believe it. You must have seen a dream.
If you want to see if it is real or a dream...
...see it tomorrow with your eyes, in the Meena Bazaar.
Arjuman banoo will be there tomorrow, and Prince Khurram too.
I have all sorts of goods. Please buy from me.
- Banoo, who are you waiting for? - For no one.
- It's you. - Ladli Banoo, I am sorry.
Alright, I forgive you.
But where are you going in such a great hurry?
No where special, I was looking around in the Meena Bazaar.
It's not interesting to go about alone, come along with me.
Please come.
Welcome prince, welcome banoo, this special thing is for you.
Sir, this is that scarf which is meant for Laila.
This is that special type of scarf which Majnu saw...
...Laila in and was smitten by Laila.
Why don't you buy it Ladli Banoo?
May be you too will become the legendary Laila.
May your words come true. Give it to me, You see, I'll wear it.
I have flowers like the Juhi, begum they are like stars.
The eyes are so angry and there is a sword in the hands.
I am sure, you have a fight with someone.
- You have taken so long to come - I would have come earlier...
...but one cat crossed my way.
I had so many doubts in my mind, desires and wishes, were...
...getting restless.
Please forgive me Banno.
I didn't ever dream that you would be waiting so impatiently.
Prince, there are so many desires which if I want...
...to hold back, I cannot do so.
There are so many aspirations which just stay within the heart.
God has made our love so strong that she lives in my heart...
...and I live in her heart.
Take guard, it's my turn. Well, I have saved myself.
- Really, now try to save again. - Oh no, I have lost.
That is because you were playing the wrong move.
What is the matter, you never lose so easily.
I will one day take revenge for this defeat.
You are more than welcome.
I have won in love but even then I have lost...
...everything to you.
Emperor, do you remember when you lost, at that time, I...
...had a small girl in my lap.
You had put your hand on her head and promised, that you...
...would marry your dearest son with her.
Well, what do you want to say?
I want to ask you, who is is the most dearest person...
...in your life to you.
Every son is dear to his father.
But Khurram is full of bravery and sagacity and so...
...he is the most dear to me.
What a happy event will it be in our lives if Khurram...
...and Ladli Banoo are married to each other.
Your idea is very good.
But before I take any decision, it is important...
...that I find out the feelings of Khurram too.
If Khurram thinks differently...
Maybe my commitment to justice would make me break my promise.
Emperor!
I am not only the father of Khurram but an emperor, and...
...without giving this a thought I cannot afford to...
...give my permission which may not do justice, and might...
...be a blot on my ability.
My royal prince, please accept my greetings.
"Today at the same courtyard after sunset, I'll wait for you'
"Yours Arjuman'.
Be alert and stand respectfully, the empress...
...Noorjehan is arriving.
Empress, I am surprised to see a lady of your eminence...
...come to my humble home. Please sit down.
What brings you here?
Empress Noorjehan has not come to the home of the prime...
...minister, Asif Khan, but a sister has come to the home...
...of her dear brother.
My eyes are so delighted and my heart so full of happiness.
I see the Empress Noorjehan everyday, but I am meeting...
...my sister Mehrunissa after so many years.
There is so much difference between the two of them.
Wearing the crown does change ones outlook, but the heart...
...never changes.
May god let these feelings always nurture inside you.
- Where is my beautiful doll, Arjuman? - I'll just call her.
Please accept the greetings of your subject, empress.
May god bless you. Come and sit near me.
She has really grown up. Have you thought about...
...her future brother?
Where do I have the time? She would have...
So what if she doesn't have a mother, I am always there...
...to think about my doll.
From today, she will stay in my palace and I will look...
My daughter is very fortunate. Big worry of mine.
I will never forget this favour. - Its my duty.
Get ready, you will have to come with me.
You are fortunate that you'll get a mother's love once again.
She has promised to come after sunset.
Sun, for Gods's sake, why don't you go down?
What is this nonsense? What do you mean by this?
'You will have to keep your promise.'
'Whether the world or God himself stops you.'
'You will have to come, O beloved.'
'The thirsty eyes have called; the roads of love have called.'
'O the life of coyness and life and charm.'
Don't trouble me, you will have to come.'
'I accept that I will have to leave this world... '
...'Understand this, whenever you... '
'... remember me, I will have to come.'
'I will not take accusations on my loyalty.'
'I have given you my heart. I'll give you my life too.'
'When we have dealt with love, how can we be scared? '
'The promise that I have made, I will have to keep it.'
'I will have to come.'
'Till the time the moon and the stars shine...
...'the promises of our love will not be broken.'
'We will have to become crazy for each other and come.'
Why did you take so long to come Banoo?
Will this tradition of love never change, for those in love.
While I long to meet you. You love to make me wait.
This is not so prince. A wall has been built in...
...our path of love.
A wall! Who has tried to do this?
That I don't know. Today the Empress suddenly came and took...
...me to her palace as her guest.
Then what happened?
As I was about to come, I found myself surrounded by the guards.
That means that our love is no longer a secret.
The empress has got the news of our meetings.
So why did she put the guards to surround me?
Besides her who has the courage to do this.
She is the only one who can treat the daughter of the...
...the prime minister like this and even try to put a guard...
and keep a watch, on the heir of the empire, prince Khurram.
But why has she done this? What enmity does she have with me?
Her enmity is not with you Banno, but it is with me.
Why?
She wants Ladli Banno empress of India.
But this plan of hers will never succeed.
It is not easy to challenge her, prince. I am scared that...
...she might separate us forever, from each other.
I take an oath on that sacred honour which lovers stand by.
Banoo, we will keep meeting, in this place and, will...
...continue meeting so.
Prince!
Let's forget our pain and beautiful...
...night, let us smile together with the stars shining up there.
This shining moon.
This beautiful garden and the shore of the river Jamuna...
what a glorious view is this! What a beautiful place is this.
Prince, if I die then make my tomb in this place.
Don't say this, Banoo.
I'll get such a magnificent palace made here, which will...
...be incomparable in the world.
Yes, it should be made of marble like a beautiful flower.
In which the fragrance of our love will be spread.
Which, in such a moonlit night, will shine like our love.
It will show the moon in the sky, the reflection of its beauty.
Prince Khurram, you will make such a palace, won't you?
Banoo, I have already made it's foundation in my heart.
The picture of that palace is already taking shape in my heart.
One day, I will take the dream out of my heart and...
...make it stand near the shore of the Jamuna.
Then the whole world will shine with the light and...
...glory of our love.
- Prince. - Banoo.
Thank god so much, for having saved my esteem.
Empress!
The path you are going on has only thorns in it.
I do not understand, empress.
Do not try to hide anything. I have seen everything with...
...my own eyes in the Meena Bazaar.
Right now where are you coming from, I know this too.
Do not go so far ahead on this road of love, so that...
...it is difficult for you to return.
Those who tread this path do not come back, Empress.
You impudent girl! Do not forget what you are!
I can give you everything for getting out of my way.
What can you give me empress? Instead, you are asking me!
I know Arjuman, empress of India.
What will I do becoming the empress of India?
I Apologize, The empress of India, right now, is herself standing...
...in front of an ordinary girl asking her for something.
You have seen my kindness. You have not seen how hard...
...and vicious I can be.
The love that you are so proud of, I can crush him under...
...my feet and destroy him.
Empress, history is witness to the fact that regimes have...
...given in to legends of love, while love has never...
...lost or bowed down in front of regimes.
Quiet! I give you a last chance. Get out of my way, and for...
...this I am ready to give you anything.
Besides Khurram, I can get you married to any other prince.
I can give you land and any district.
Tell me what you want?
This same question, had once come in front of you too.
When you loved Prince Salim, this was the same question...
...which the Emperor Akbar had put to you.
Tell me empress, which land did you ask for, and which...
...district did you want?
Except for Salim, which prince did you pine for?
Arjuman, you are going beyond limits.
Your obsession for becoming the empress of India, has even...
...made you forget yourself.
No, it's the Empress, who has forgotten herself, when...
...she became Noorjehan.
She has forgotten Mehrunissa!
I request you to decide about me and the prince...
...as Mehrunissa would have, and not as empress Noorjehan.
Do not treat me in had treated you by emporor Akaber...
Emperor had done what he had to, and I too will do...
...what I have to do.
Remember Arjuman... possible for my daughter.
Even I am your daughter. I am your brother's daughter.
Every daughter is the empresses' daughter.
Do not sacrifice one daughter for another.
So you refuse completely. May be, you are not aware...
...of the consequences.
People who love, never think about the consequences, empress.
You are great.
Why is there so much laughter and joy in Mumtaz Mahal's Palace?
To celebrate her birthday... organised a gathering...
...of eminent poets. - Good.
Prince Khurram will be the special invitee.
- What about prince Shariyar? - If you wish, we can invite him.
But your presence emperor, is very important.
Ladli Banoo has specially made this request to you.
I will definitely attend the symposium.
Let the symposium begin.
'When they remove the veil from their face.'
'They take away the color of the garden of flowers.'
'Wine cellars are existent in their eyes.'
'They make crazy, whoever they see.'
'They answer loyalty with betrayal.'
'How heartless they are, what they take and what they give.'
'They are sitting as if they have seen us at all.'
'This is the charm that makes us crazy.'
'They decorate youth with different clothes of beauty.'
'That's how the one who respect beauty answer it.'
'What is love? , ask the kings.'
'They make beauty sit on the throne.'
'O the people who count money with money.'
'We answer love with love.'
Who is this ill mannered person? Maids, go and see.
But the verse of the poem is very good.
Young lady, come forward.
The emperor has heard your beautiful poem but has not...
...seen your face.
Who are you?
I am your subject, Arjuman Banoo.
Daughter of Asif Khan, and the granddaughter of Mirza Qayat.
How beautiful!
She is a beautiful jewel. I had thought that I had...
...acquired the most enchanting pearl.
But even now, there are such priceless jewels present.
Arjuman, by reciting this poem you have made me interested in...
...poetry, go beyond extremes. I want to hear the whole poem.
As you say your highness.
'We are punished for the crime of love.'
'They are so stupid, they fan fire.'
'People call us crazy and are loyal to us.'
'Whether we live or not, we keep our promises.'
'What is a throne and what is wealth? '
'The lovers give up God's name too.'
'We have given the heart, and taken the asset of loyalty.'
'You can happily give me any punishment you wish.'
Beautiful, what words, it is full of truth and philosophy...
...and indeed a beautiful verse.
By God, this is magic! It is magic!
Beautiful, what words! What a great meaning they have!
As if flowers are gently dropping from her words.
Supreme God, you give support to those who have no one.
You are the protector those who are helpless.
A sinner like me, my respect is in your hands.
Please give me courage, that even if I have to face death I...
...can look into its eyes and smile.
That I can face all the adversity and difficulties.
- Asif Khan is alive, my daughter. - Father!
A friend told me that your life is in danger.
I did not believe him.
After coming here, it proved to be right. Come along with me.
Father, I am scared that... have to face danger.
The empress might do something.
The empress can take away my status and respect.
But she cannot take away my child from me.
So much resentment, and so much anger, and that too...
...without any reason.
Without any reason!
Empress, can I ask, why is my daughter under a siege.
Under the pretense of love and you exposed your enmity.
Dear brother, if a young girl goes on the wrong path...
...and her feet begin to falter and if she leaves the right...
...path, starts to venture on the dark road, then, to...
...put her under siege is not a sin.
You are insulting me, if anyone else would have put...
...this serious allegation, then I promise on God I...
Behave in a decent manner, Asif Khan. Do not forget that...
...you are a talking to the Empress Noorjehan.
You too, do not forget that you have put a slap on the...
...face of Amir-Ul-Umrahi, Amin-U-Daulla, the prime...
...minister, Asif Khan.
The consequence will not be right, Mehrunissa!
Consequence of what?
Young man, when the fragrance of flowers begins to emerge...
...from the gardens then it is under stood that the...
...flowers have opened up.
In the same way, when a father sees a special kind...
...of sparkle in the eyes of their children they...
...realize that their children have grown up.
They start making arrangements for their wedding.
The Empress has given a suggestion, which I think...
...is agreeable to me.
I think that the proposal of Ladli Banoo for marriage...
...to you, is right.
Emperor, if you don't mind may I say something.
Of course you can, I want your opinion.
Emperor when you saw that special sparkle in your son's...
...eyes, then you must have noticed this too, from where...
...did that sparkle come from.
Which star broke from the sky and entered my eyes.
Khurram, last night in the symposium, I saw a little...
...unpleasant behaviour.
Which indicated the and uncontrolled behaviour.
For which an Emperor can give of punishment.
If a loving father forgives his favourite son.
Forgive me for entering at this delicate moment.
What is the discussion taking place between father and son?
Khurram, you can go now.
I have kept your proposal in front of him.
If he had agreed to marry Ladli Banoo, I would have...
...been extremely happy.
But I think he is in love. I fear, that if he is forced...
too much, then the love within him, will turn into revolt.
I do not want, that Mughal history repeats once...
...again the story of emperor Akbar and Prince Salim.
Please do not worry at all. Some solution to this problem...
...will be found.
Khurram has not accepted just Ladli Banoo, but has...
...lost the crown and throne of India too.
Sir, the name of that prescription is...
..."Ustai Ishq Afroz'
- It is a very strange name. - Not only the name but it...
...does also strange things.
You just have a pinch of this in the betel leaf...
and Ladli Banoo will start pining for you.
Then the second time you have it, she'll leave the house...
...dying to come to you.
As you are having it for the third time...
...Ladli Banoo's arms will be around you.
Beautiful! What a beautiful thought!
Mirza, this is the medicine that my aching heart needs.
- Prepare this potion at once. - Sir, I'll just prepare it.
Sir, I need two pearls should...
...be given to me sir.
Kwaja Masroor - yes sir.
Khwaja Dalbir my special assistant had once tried to make...
a fool of me, and I had got him whipped hundred times.
Now how is he feeling?
Sir he could only tolerate fifty whips, and after that he died.
May God have mercy on him.
Sir what is the need of any gold of iron will do.
Not that iron, but this iron will be used on him.
Just give me your permission... Banoo and make...
her the queen of your heart or else my name, Khaza Masroor...
...will never be heard again.
Just give me your permission and I will bring her.
Everyone stand and be alert Empress Noorjehan is coming.
Why did you take the trouble? You should have sent for...
...a small person like me. I would have come.
Sometimes one's destiny comes itself.
- Your fortunes are on the rise. - I do not understand Empress.
Change your lifestyle and take interest in the matters of...
...the kingdom, and try to please the Emperor.
Your command, Empress. I will definitely obey.
But why should I do all this?
Because I like you with all my heart.
I want to hand over to you the dearest flower of my life.
But in order to get that flower Shariyar, you will have to...
...become so great, that if that flower is offered to...
you in marriage, she must not think that her esteem is lowered.
I just need your blessings. I will even pluck the stars...
...from the sky and bring them.
Very good.
If you show the same commitment in your character...
then that day is not far away when your hands can reach for...
...the throne of India.
What are you saying, empress? Is this possible?
A person is the creator of his own destiny.
There is very bad news from Deccan.
What has happened there?
Revolt has started in the entire Deccan.
The kings of Bijapur, Daulatabad and Ahmednagar...
...have announced revolt against the Dil-E-Elahi.
They will be stopped.
Asif Khan, call the ministers and Amirs for discussions.
If we do not crush the courage and revolt of the kings...
...of the provinces of Deccan then it will mean that our...
...Mughal reign is in danger.
In order to crush the rising heads of these snakes...
...I myself will go there.
We all agree with the decision of the emperor.
Emporor, I feel that it is not right for you to go and crush...
...the rebels, yourself.
This will show our weakness.
My advice is to send someone else on this mission.
I appreciate the empresses' advice.
But I know that the rebels of the Deccan have many times...
offered a tough resistance to some of our bravest...
and valiant warriors like prince Pervai...
Khan-E-Khana, Man Singh and Khan-E-Alam.
Which brave warrior do we have who can take on the burden...
...of this dangerous encounter?
- There is one person. - Who is he?
Prince Khurram.
Excellent. You've had mercy on me whenever I've been in trouble.
The Emperor has full acceptance of your decision,
Go quickly and...
Arjuman Banoo, if you look at the sky and walk you...
...are bound to stumble.
Ladli Banoo, how come you have lost your way?
I have not lost my way but have come to show you the way.
Because of your stupidness, prince Khurram has taken the...
...first step towards his ruin.
What step? What destruction? What has happened to the prince?
Shehanshah Alam has sent him to Deccan.
Not into the flames of war, but into the flames of death.
This decision is not of the Emperor but of the Empress.
I will not let the prince go. I will not let him go at any cost.
Where are you going?
Maybe you will not be able to meet the prince, as he has...
...already left for Deccan.
No, he cannot go without meeting me, he can never go.
Who are you?
I am the personal servant of Prince Khurram.
- Where is the prince? - He has left for Deccan.
He has left a message that he would have definitely met...
you before going, but was afraid, that love may become an...
...obstruction in his duty.
He asked you not to feel any remorse, but pray that...
...he is successful in his mission.
'O God, why is there war just for land's sake on your Earth? '
'Why does everyone just have the mind for violence? '
'The land is yours, we are yours too.'
'Where does the question of ownership come? '
'Why is there a tradition of war? '
'What is this penchant for killing and blood shed? '
'The people who wish the world... '
'... Why are their hearts so stingy? '
'Please give the poor mothers and... '
'... dignified sisters a life of peace and tranquility.'
'Those whom you have given the power... '
'... give them the light of mercy too.'
'Why do people have so much arrogance? '
'Why is there rust on the glass of the hearts? '
'O people who are going for destruction.'
'Please give way for armors to arrive.'
'May the gardens of hearts not wither.'
'Please give asylum to love.'
'Why is there a celebration of arrows instead of love? '
- Queen, queen. - Yes Emperor.
Your advice was so correct. You words were so auspicious.
- I have good news from Deccan. - May god make the emperor's...
...fortunes more bright.
After one and a half years my Khurram return from Deccan.
The vanquisher of Deccan my Khurram, my Khurram.
You have achieved that great victory which has brought glory...
...and magnificence to my reign.
The emperor is so pleased with your victory that you will...
...be given that throne and crown which till today has...
...not been given to any prince of the Mughal rule.
There can never be two swords in one sheath, and...
...nor can there be two thrones in the same court.
From today there will be two thrones in the court of Jehangir.
Come with me.
The light of my eyes. This throne is yours.
This is the greatness of the Emperor.
Sit down.
The great achievement of prince Khurram should be written...
...with golden letters in the Mughal history.
This also must be written that the emperor was so happy with...
...the achievement of his son Khurram, that he gave him the...
...title of Shahjehan.
Hail Khurram alias Shah Jahan!
Prime minister Asif Khan, to honour my son, please organize...
...a magnificent gathering.
Your command will be carried out, Emperor.
Prince Khurram, and now the emperor Shahjehan...
...please accept the greetings of your subject.
Tell me, Did you ever remember me there? - Why did you ask this?
I heard - What heard.
I have heard that the women of Deccan are very beautiful.
You are right. Just in time, I was saved from embarrassment.
Why?
Don't ask me this Banno. When I captured a city...
...many gifts were given to me.
The one who presented the gifts was a young lady.
- A young lady! - Yes.
She looked like, lightening which had dropped from the sky.
- I was totally smitten by her. - Why?
Because she was so beautiful.
- Then? - She came smiling towards me.
Then she went away. I had lost my heart to her.
I followed her and called out to her and she stopped.
Then?
Then her helpless eyes looked at me and the...
...whole universe lighted up.
I moved forward, she too moved forward.
Our hearts started to beat. Overwhelming emotions of love...
...were felt in my heart.
I moved my hand forward, she too gave me her hand.
My lips were trembling, and her lips too started to tremble.
Then I said something to her, that she got up and went away.
I am very happy, you deserve this.
But I went after her again. I asked her name.
- Do you want to know her name? - I don't want to know.
Listen to me, you are crying. Her name was Arjuman Banoo.
- Really! - She was no one else, it was you.
It was your memory. It was your dream.
Unneccassarily you troubled me.
'The youth makes the life beautiful.'
'Love gives proof that the heart exists.'
'If this is not here, there is nothing in life.'
'In every heart, there exists a veiled one.'
'The oscitations of beauty exists in every celebration.'
'The shadow of love exists everywhere.'
'Transparent somewhere and prevalent somewhere.'
'The rhythm of love is existent on this.'
'The moonlight is existent on this.'
'If you wish, take heaven here itself.'
Take care.
O Lord! I will have to go.
As soon as the prince came, I caught hold of him and...
...threw him on the floor so badly that the body of...
...the prince fell on the floor and his soul went up there.
Very good. I am very happy the achievement you have made...
...will be written in history in golden letters.
Now, I can see the royal throne right in front of me.
- Listen. - Yes sir.
Where did you bury the dead body?
This work we left for Khawaja Mashroof to do.
He will definitely do something about the body.
Sir, there has been a disaster.
What has happened?
The body of prince Khurram has disappeared.
Where has it gone and how did this happen?
God only knows this.
You fools, if god knows everything then what...
...do you all know?
Why did you all leave the body there?
Remember if the emperor finds out about this conspiracy...
...he'll break my bones.
Queen, practically all the princes and princesses have...
...come to see me, but I haven't seen Khurram.
Is he not aware of my illness?
How can this be, emperor? In front of the whole...
...gathering, you fell sick how is it that he didn't see you.
Then why has he not come?
Maybe he is busy in some other interest of his.
He is young and has just won laurels at the war and...
...the arrogance of the honours you have bestowed on...
him is there too, so why should he think of his sick father.
No queen, my Khurram is not like this.
He should be informed immediately that I'm restless to see him.
He has gone to sleep.
- How are you feeling now? - I am better.
- Should I put some ointment? - My saviour what is the...
...need of the ointment now.
When you put your hand on my wounds, I was alright.
God is great, he saved you. Or else the enemies were...
...out to see you killed.
I will go to the emperor just now and tell him everything...
...about this incident.
Don't go Arjuman, do not go.
This is the conspiracy of the empress. Her magic is...
...going on, otherwise Shariyar would have never got this...
...conspiracy in his head to send me a letter on your behalf.
Let this be Arjuman. I will give them such a befitting reply...
...that they'll remember it forever.
This continuous absence of a suspicion in my mind.
You are only suspicious, but I am sure that he is involved...
...in some planning.
Shariyar send him a message that by tomorrow evening Khurram...
...should give me the answer for this behaviour of his.
Or else I will...
- Banoo, some calamity has happened. - What has happened?
Prince Khurram has been termed as a rebel.
The Emperor has ordered that if the prince does not...
...go to see him, he will be declared a traitor.
Me, and traitor. This is the second trip of enemy.
- I have to go to him. - How will you go?
Those who have advised emperor to order this they must have...
...made arrangements that you should never reach him.
Whatever it is Arjuman.
The emperor will have to be told who is the real traitor, even...
...if I have to put my life at stake for this.
Prince, your life does not belong to you alone.
I too have a right on it.
The empress has a lot of pride in her kingdom.
She has forgotten that I too belong to the same family.
In my blood too, flows the same blood.
I too can give an answer to all her conspiracies.
You do not worry.
I will find a way out to meet the emperor.
You will definitely meet him.
Emperor has made tomorrow Khurram does...
...meet him by tomorrow evening he will be declared a rebel...
...and a traitor.
If he is alive, then he will definitely try...
...to meet the emperor.
If Khurram reaches there then we are dead.
This is very bad news prince Shariyar, now what should we do.
Just think, think that if Khurram is alive then why...
...is he alive and if he is alive then where is he?
Ask this from me?
Gulbadan, what do you know?
Arjuman begum has given him love and shelter.
Right now, he is in the palace of the prime minister Asif Khan.
Thank Gulbadan for giving me this piece of news I will...
...give you the greatest reward.
This is my promise. Now go.
Kwaja Masroor - Yes Sir.
The basement in which Khurram is hiding, make that basement...
...into his tomb.
Outside the palaces of Asif Khan and Jehangir...
put security guards at every step and corner.
See that Khurram does not leave this place to go...
...to that palace.
Stop there.
You girls. Come on.
Where are you going with wearing your anklets, making...
...all this sound.
You don't heard, Rana Daljit Singh has become the father of a son.
They have sent sweets for the empress Noorjehan.
What about giving us some too?
Just look at this fool's face.
Give him to eat some, or else he'll curse.
O God, but what wrong have the other guards done?
So lets give to all of them.
I have got the announcement made.
It's already evening, but Khurram hasn't still come.
Your servant is present.
Who is he? Finish him off.
What is this condition of yours? Where were you?
Forgive me but...
Please leave all of you.
Where were you till now? Why did you not come to see me?
See this deap wound, emperor.
In your presence, in the premises of the palace, an...
...attempt was made to kill me.
Who were those traitors who have not attacked prince Khurram...
...but have attacked Emperor Jehangir.
Tell me their names.
Father please be careful. Tell me the names of those traitors.
Father, I can sacrifice many lives for you.
Please do not get agitated it'll effect your health.
- Khurram, I want their names. - Names! I don't know, it was...
dark, I couldn't see anything.
You couldn't recognize them... because of my condition.
Come on tell me.
My Khurram is a brave this I am aware of.
But today I have come to know that he is a merciful human...
...being too, who out of pity for his old father...
...is ready to hide the names of his enemies too.
I am very pleased with you.
Father, in this happy atmosphere I want to pay back the favour...
to that lady who put her youth, her respect, her dignity...
...at stake and saved my life.
Who is she?
The daughter of the prime minister, she is Arjuman Banoo.
Not only you Khurram but the whole Mughal empire is grateful...
to Arjuman Banoo, that she has saved the most outstanding...
...light of this dynasty from fading away.
Now very soon, I will get you married to Arjuman Banoo.
I will with my own hands put your wedding head gear on you.
The emperor has taken the decision that Arjuman Banoo will...
marry prince Khurram and I too have taken a decision that you...
...will marry Ladli Banoo.
I promise you that after I am gone the empress of India will...
...not be Arjuman Banoo.
'The body of silver and the eyes of gold.'
'To that add charms, what can one say? '
'Who all has your beauty destroyed, what can be said? '
'A sinful tongue, and a sinful glance.'
'What can be said of this color of your mind? '
'Ls there such a love in this world, what can one say? '
'Under the veil, this face which as pink as a rose'
There is the color of the roses as well as the shine of the stars.
'At this time, we don't care even for heaven. What can one say? '
'Since the time I met you, we have left the three worlds.'
'Leaving one need, all our needs have disappeared.'
'We drank from your beautiful eyes.'
'We even left the glass of wine.'
'When the silky hair fluttered, even we fluttered a bit.'
'We even forgot who gets the world any longer.'
'Don't look at us with such warm eyes...
'... these bodies can melt too.'
'Look in such a way, the dew of beauty doesn't get evaporated.'
You forget the beauty you have seen.
'What can be said of the bestiality of you people? '
That you can win over us, do not remain under that impression.
That we will disgrace ourselves, we aren't so naive.
What if someone dies. Doesn't mean an obligation on us.
Why should we talk to someone whom we do not know.
Even if you desire, we do not desire.
We do not desire, we do not desire!
The people whom you refuse for, what luck they have.
And those for whom you wish, their fortune cannot be explained!
They give yearnings day and night. This is the state of the lovelorns.
This is the state of the lovers.
Wherever they see a new face, their heart goes a flutter.
They will take that. This is the state of the lovers.
For whom we tolerate tortures and hope, our fate is such
We are called crazy by those same people.
This life becomes problematic because of these lovers.
Should we look after them, or should we take care of ourselves?
Every word is a request, every look is a question.
He's felling restless and sorrow.
My sleep has gone, my peace has gone.
My previous 'taano tavan ' has gone.
If this is the state of things, I will soon lose my life.
If a person has a penchant to commit suicide, what can one do?
Someone cures person with the potion of heart.
If someone flirts meaninglessly why should one care?
Why should one confess the helplessness of love?
It is enjoyable when you have mercy and some one looks at you.
If I die, and people accuse you of murder.
They don't die and they don't live too.
What can be said of these lovers?
Both the princes are married now.
I want to appoint both of them heads of separate regions.
So that they can help me in ruling the kingdom.
Emperor, my opinion is to let Shariyar be in Agra...
...and let Khurram be sent to Deccan as the incharge there.
This way the burden on you will lessen, and the rebels...
...will never have the courage to raise their heads against us.
What an idea! Empress, you always kill two birds...
...with one stone.
I will, tomorrow itself, give the order for his departure.
Its been ages since I have been married, but my destiny...
...has not changed.
Lord, do not disappoint me this time.
Let my wishes be fulfilled. Let one flower bloom in my garden.
Give me one male child.
May your wish come true.
What's the news? Is it a boy?
No, it's a girl. Give me my reward.
Oh no, again my destiny has cheated me.
Why did you come here with your stupid face, why didn't...
...you go to Burhanpur, to Shahjehan.
Sir, do not get angry with her. This is a gift of God.
Who wants such gifts? This is the third princess.
On the other hand Shahjehan has no shortage of boys.
But here always girls born.
Sir, the angels have made a mistake, they must have...
...exchanged the children by mistake.
Otherwise, you would have got a boy and he, a girl.
No, its not that Mirza.
It is in my destiny to be defeated by Shahjehan in every...
...avenue of life.
What all didn't I try to do against him, and what all...
didn't I do to take his life, but nothing happened to him.
Empress, sent him thousands of miles away from Agra to...
...Burhanapur, but my destiny still evaded me.
Destiny has been very kind to me. God has given me everything.
The biggest gifts are these two smiling flowers in my life.
- There is one desire still left. - A desire?
My eyes are desperately wanting to see Agra again.
That shore of the Yamuna. That courtyard, where we gave...
...each other our promises of love.
Do not worry begum, God is kind.
I am just waiting for some news from the emperor's court.
If I am successful in this campaign then I will ask...
...my father to let me stay in Agra forever.
I want that during my life time, the decision for my...
...succession takes place so that after I am no more...
...my sons do not fight over the throne and crown.
I want to take this decision with all of you.
If you want my humble opinion then sir, I would suggest that...
...prince Khurram instead of being sent to Kandhar, should...
...be called to Agra immediately.
Seeing his capabilities in life, its better that at this delicate...
...time he should remain close to the Emperor.
Instead of him, prince Shariyar should be sent to Kandhar.
You have said, what my heart wanted too.
This is a very good suggestion, Emperor.
Prime minister, immediately send a messenger to Kandhar and ask...
...Khurram to come back to Agra.
Your order will be carried out.
- I too wanted to say something. - Empress, its you.
It is not my purpose to disagree with the decision...
...of Emperor, nor do I want to become an obstacle...
...in anyone's plans.
But to think about It is my right...
...and duty too.
You are right, Empress. You can say what you want to.
Asif Khan is my brother. I am not his enemy.
Today in his suggestion, there was a selfish motive.
Empress! What is this you are saying?
Emperor, you know this very well that Shariyar is not at all...
...familiar with the region of Kandhar, and if he is sent to...
far away Kandhar, do you know what its consequences will be?
I will tell you today. Our forces will be defeated.
The region of Kandhar will be taken away from us.
While Shariyar will be killed. This is what Asif Khan wants.
Supreme god, what should I do? My mental tension is increasing.
Continuing illness has taken away my power of decision making.
Loyal people like Asif Khan will turn so selfish with time...
...this I had no knowledge.
Empress, You are not only the empress of India but an empress...
...of wisdom and sagacity too.
I hand over the running of the kingdom to you and...
...make an announcement that from today all the royal...
...decisions have your stamp of authority too.
Go immediately to Burhanpur and give prince Khurram my...
...message, before destiny plays another trick. He reached Agra.
The first order that I give after taking over the reins is...
...that Asif Khan be removed from his post, and have no powers.
He should be put under guard.
He should not be allowed to go out of the city of Agra.
- A disaster has taken place. - What has happened?
Empress has stopped all your plans.
Emperor has handed over the rule of the kingdom to her.
The first order she has passed... longer the prime minister...
...and you should not be allowed to go out of Agra.
How did this suddenly happen? Jai Singh, just now...
This is the plan of Empress.
God knows what is going to happen.
I think your life can be in danger.
I am not worried about my life. What will happen to Khurram?
What will become of Arjuman and her children?
It's good you came in time... would have gone.
Keep the forces of Kandhar ready, may be we will have to...
...fight the royal forces of Agra.
As you say.
Revenge can make the character of a woman so terrifying.
This, I realized today.
Read it carefully, this is what could be our situation in future.
No, I had earlier said that Khurram is a rebel.
Later, I had to repent.
May be this news has been spread by his enemies.
Emperor may be, what one hears could be wrong, but...
...what one sees cannot be wrong.
Ask my loyal friends they have seen everything with their eyes.
This is correct Dil-E-Elahi.
Prince Khurram, Shahjehan is for an attack.
- But why is he doing this? - To attack Agra.
He wants to take over Agra and arrest the Empress and Emperor.
Quiet, I do not have the strength to hear that this...
selfish person, that thankless of arresting me.
How does he have the courage to take over the throne as...
...I am still alive.
At once for his arrest, an artillery unit should go.
You are right Emperor.
But who has the courage to face Mewar and Deccan?
Raja Jaisingh, the Mughal empire is not bereft of brave warriors.
I will appoint Mahabat Khan to head this campaign.
Empress, you and Mahabat Khan...
He is my enemy, but not the enemy of the Mughal empire.
I will forget my personal enmity and protect the Mughal empire.
Give the order to the forces to be ready.
Outside Burhanpur, I will face the challenge of Mahavat Khan.
My dear, do not fight against the royal forces of the empire.
If there is a fight between the the world will laugh.
The justice of Jehangir will be under question.
The brave stories and valour of prince Khurram will...
...be termed as lies.
Sister Arjuman is right.
Rana Karan Singhji its you. How come the King of Mewar...
...is in Burhanpur.
As soon as I came to know that there is going to be a battle...
...between Jehangir and Khurram I couldn't stop my self.
Prince, for the sake of our friendship and love which...
...you had, with my dead father Amar Singh and now with me...
...please stop this war.
If the swords of the father and son clash with each other...
the heads of children in all times, will hang down in shame.
Believe me Rana, I have not tried to start this war.
My enemies want my throne my crown, and my life too.
- For which I am going to fight. - To save your life.
Yes, because my life and each of mine belongs to somebody.
You come with me Udaipur. For your life and respect...
...I can sacrifice my life.
This is the oath of a Rajput.
But Karan Singh, Mahabat Khan has left Agra with the Mughal forces.
He will follow us into Mewar too.
Mahabat Khan will not have the courage to step inside the...
...border of Mewar and if his arrogance makes him reach...
...the doors of Mewar, then this war will not be between...
...the father and son but between Mahabat Khan...
...and Karan Singh.
The war will not be fought for the throne and crown of India...
but for the safety of the life and respect of a brother.
Come on prince. The whole of Mewar is waiting to welcome you.
My dear husband, please agree to this advice.
May be this is good for us.
'No, please don't touch me.'
'I tell you again and again, don't touch me.'
'Your beauty is golden, and your tricks.'
'Your eyes are a treasure of color, I like them.'
'My brother is strong, my beloved is strong.'
'Swords will rise if you look at me.'
'Your whole family will mourn you. You will risk your life.'
The sword of your eyes have pierced my heart.
Couldn't gaze at you, such beauty you had.
It is beyond expressions!
My beloved guards the treasure of my beauty.
May my beloved live just like the depth of my love.
You are a stranger!
Mahabat Khan has come.
Rana Karan Singh you have given shelter to the rebel of the...
...Mughal empire...
On behalf of Shehanshah Jehangir I request you to hand over...
...Sultan Khurram to me.
Sultan Khurram is my brother, and begum Arjuman is my sister.
I will not under any cost hand over the husband of...
...my sister to you.
I am reading the royal order in the name of Khurram.
If my rebel son Khurram sends both his sons...
in the service of the emperor, his misdeeds will be forgiven...
as I am responsible for their safety and well being.
This order is not Emperor Jehangir's but that of Empress.
To take away innocent children...
from the parents does not depict Noorjehan wants to take.
Mahabat Khan is the subject and has to follow his order.
Rana Karan Singh, will the royal command be adhered to or not.
No. - The emperor who has become his son's enemy...
why will he be kind to his sons children.
He is cutting the roots, so how can he claim that the branches...
...of the trees will flourish.
You will not get the children Mahabat Khan.
If you don't listen, the royal command will be carried out...
...by the use of this sword.
Do not threaten the dynasty of Rana Sanga and Maharana Pratap.
The heads of the Rajput kings did not bow down, even in front...
...of the valiant emperor Akbar, and King Sher Shah.
So today, my head will not bow down.
I take an oath that I will get the heads of my children...
cut, and also the heads of all the children in my kingdom...
but I will see, that the sons of my sister come to no harm.
You do not understand, there will be such a fight...
that rivers of blood will flow here.
Stop there Mahabat Khan.
What Rana Karan has said is bound to happen.
A Rajput's vow is invincible.
You too have said blood will flow.
The blood of these valiant people who have done no harm.
But before the end comes this disaster will not...
...be allowed to take place.
I will see that this never takes place.
Mahabat Khan, I surrender myself to you.
- Sultan! - Arrest him.
Wait.
My brother kept the dignity of the Rajputs.
He was ready to sacrifice his life for my children.
In front of my eyes I will not let my husband be taken away.
Mahabat Khan, take my sons. I sacrifice my loved ones...
...for the sake of my husband.
Sister, what are you doing?
What my religion has taught me.
I am obeying of the holy book.
My sweet princes, good bye may god bless you.
When you meet Shah Baba wish him from my side.
Mother!
Empress's greatness is as strong as ever.
The Mughal dynasty is still on a strong foundation.
The artillery unit carrying the royal order encountered...
...success, and the order was accepted by Shahjehan.
Very good, Mahabat Khan. Very good!
By achieving this incomparable deed, you have raised not only...
Our power, but have increased your status and position in our eyes.
On behalf of my self, the Emperor, and Mughal empire...
...I congratulate you.
Empress I have brought the two sons of Shahjehan too, with me.
Let them be brought here. I am anxiously waiting to see them.
Now Shahjehan, all his life will not be able to rebel against me.
Come children come to me.
- We will go to Shah Bahadur. - I want to go to mother.
Your mother is very far now. And Shah baba is sick.
- What has happened? - Emperor Jehangir has passed away.
Zil E Elahi has died.
Emperor is no more now.
Emperor Jehangir is dead.
Emperor Jehangir has passed away.
O God, what is realizes now.
If only she listens to justice.
She is not a woman but as hard as stone.
As soon as the emperor passed away...
she announced that Shariyar should become the king.
And that Shahjehan should be called here and killed.
If Shahjehan is killed, then with it the Mughal empire will die.
The ill deeds of Noorjehan and Shariyar will destroy India.
Is there anyone here who can send my message to Shahjehan...
...that his destruction is being planned here.
Make the security more tight and put more guards around him.
The archers should be told that if Asif Khan even looks out...
...of the window or balcony his eyes. Should be removed.
Today India is mine. The crown and throne...
...of India is mine.
The earth and sky is mine.
I am Dil e Tomani Jalal e Pana, Sultan e Jahan, the emperor...
...Saifuddin Shariyar!
Arjuman, sister Arjuman, as long as the Emperor is alive...
...no one can harm your sons.
- Shahjehan there has been a disaster. - What!
The emperor has passed away and Empress has announced...
...that Shariyar will be the emperor.
My sons, I know Shariyar will kill my sons.
Be calm and don't lament, or else the world will say that...
...Arjuman is weak and a coward.
Shahjehan I will get twenty thousand forces ready.
Give me your order, and I will attack Agra, like lightning.
Twenty thousand brave Rajputs will have to face the Mughal...
...forces, which are ten times more
They also have five thousand of Shariyar's men...
and Mahabat Khan is there with them.
But we too will fight and show them our valour and bravery.
Mahabat Khan will like to serve brave kings like Khurram...
but will never accept weak and good for nothing...
...Shariyar as the King.
Shahjehan I Mahabat Khan, is ready to serve you and have...
come here with the Moghul forces.
Very good. Excellent Mahabat Khan.
But what is the proof that you will be loyal to Shahjehan?
I have brought that proof with me.
- Father, father! - My children.
Mother! Mother!
Mahabat Khan you have touched my heart.
Lets not delay now The forces are ready.
Success is waiting to take you into its fold.
India is yours. The throne and crown is yours.
I have some bad news, Shahjehan is coming towards...
...Agra with a very big contingent of the Rajputs.
What guts does he have to even as long as I am there.
What do you have to say?
Well, the great poets of Delhi are busy writing pages...
and pages in praise of your greatness.
Sir the forces have surrounded the city, and there is anarchy.
Close the gates to the city. When I get up I'll crush him.
What else is happening?
From the treasures of the world great beauties are being sent for.
Precious jewels are being sent sir.
- What else? - Sir shiploads of liquor...
...are coming from England and Iran.
Here, useless talk of liquor and jewels is being discussed...
while Shahjehan's forces are after another.
Empress!
On one hand there sleeping destiny...
with acts of bravery, the echo of which is heard in his sword.
While on the other side you are trying to put...
...your fortunes to sleep by singing lullabies.
Come to your senses Shariyar lts no game to get the...
...throne and crown.
Empress I will achieve the throne by my valour and go the...
...battlefield and put victory flags all over.
The person who is in a state of drunkenness, what kind of...
...victory flags will he put in the battlefield.
I wish I had not made this mistake in judging you.
Shariyar I am not angry with you, but I am angry...
...with myself. And with my destiny.
Stop it Malika E Alam. I can't listen to these taunts.
I take an oath on you, that I will colour Agra red, with...
...the blood of the enemies.
Asif Khan your fortunes are now with you.
Mahabat Khan has given his full support to Shahjehan.
The few supporters of Shariyar too have rebelled and...
...now there is no one to support Shariyar.
God may delay in giving justice but he doesn't...
...close his eyes.
Shariyar and his accomplices should be arrested immediately.
Tomorrow, soon after sunrise the of the city should be opened.
I will give Shahjehan a royal welcome.
It is my desire that before I become the emperor I should...
...make you wear the crown with my own hands.
Begum congratulations for being crowned the Empress.
Empress congratulations!
You are my crown!
You too are everything of mine.
If you were not my destiny then I would not have been...
...anything today.
You have made Shahjehan by your sacrifices, your...
...dedicated love has made you different from the...
...the other women of the world and that is why you are so strong.
That is why comparing you to Mumtaz, I give you the...
...title of Begum Mumtaz Mahal.
Thank you!
From today I will not call you Arjuman but will...
...address you as Mumtaz. The life of Shahjehan, Mumtaz.
The great emperor Shahjehan is arriving, let everyone stand...
...in respect to the great emperor, who will now...
...take over the throne and empire.
Respectfully stand to welcome the great emperor.
Congratulations to the great emperor and King.
I want to thank the Mughal dynasty...
from oblivion and also saved it from the treachery of Noorjehan.
It was due to the loyalty and commitment of King Karan Singh...
...and the prime minister Asif Khan, that I have been able to...
...acquire the throne and crown.
Hail King Karan Singh!
Before the emperor starts discussing about his future...
...strategy he wants to know how have the traitors and...
...rebels been treated.
Practically all the traitors and rebels have been jailed.
There is only one rebel who can be punished, by no one...
...else except the Shahenshah himself.
Who is that?
The former Malika of India Mehrunissa Noorjehan.
Let her be brought here.
Her crimes should be read out.
I will tell everyone about them myself.
I got prince Khurram attacked to get him killed, so that...
Shariyar could get the throne.
I got prince Khurram declared a rebel and a traitor twice...
...so that he does not get the throne and the crown.
I took away both the children of Shahjehan from him.
So that he doesn't to rebel against the emperor.
I did what I wanted, and thought what was right for the empire.
Today the empire is yours. You too, will do what I did.
This is the tradition of the emperors and this has never...
...changed, nor will it ever change in the future.
Begum Noorjehan, you have on behalf of the late...
...emperor and on behalf of yourself committed such...
...grave crimes, which, leave alone human beings...
...but God too will never forgive.
In order to have control on wealth and rule of the...
...empire, you tried to separate two people who...
...loved each other and even tried to kill them.
Begum Noorjehan that person is not a human being, either...
...in the eyes of God or in the eyes of society...
...who is neither sorry for her sins or those for which...
...she will be punished, by the Almighty.
For my grave sins and crimes I will be answerable in the...
...the court of the supreme God.
But, on earth you As an emperor you have been...
...given the right to give life, and sentence people...
...to death too.
According to the rules of the Mughal empire I should be...
...punished according to the what I deserve.
I was just living for this day when the power to punish...
...would be in my hands. And the power, as a King...
...to make the destiny of my subjects.
I give you an assurance that I will not take revenge from you.
I am not afraid of punishment nor do I want to beg for mercy.
Nor am I ashamed for what I did.
I am surprised that you are standing at deaths door...
...but you still are not repenting, nor is your head...
...bowed in repentance.
Here in front of everyone where you have admitted your crimes...
...I will give you the most deadly punishments.
So that the others learn a lesson.
I want to give begum Noorjehan...
I agree that the crimes of Begum Noorjehan are very serious.
At this moment she is standing of the emperor as a criminal.
The emperor has the right to give any punishment he wants.
Before you pronounce the punishment, just think once...
...that in front of you is not just a criminal, but...
...in front of a son, his mother is standing.
While she was swaying with power and position...
...your mother had forgotten her duty, and now that you have...
...the throne and the power with you as her son, forget your duty too.
I am so pleased with you, Mumtaz You have reminded me about...
...my duty and saved me from a grave mistake I was going to make.
I will be ever grateful to you.
Mother, you were once the Empress of India and today...
...too you are the Empress.
Please bless me that I am able to look after the kingdom...
...as you would have wanted me to.
Khurram I bless you!
I congratulate that mother who gave you birth.
I congratulate that great lady who has become a part of you.
I have always thought of you as not my own, and...
...did injustice with you.
But, the respect that you have given me, I had not ever...
...dreamt that you would.
The empire and rule of India is now in your hands.
My rule had ended that day itself when my husband and...
...emperor had passed away.
Now give me permission that the last few days of my life...
...I spend at the tomb of my husband.
This is my last wish.
The wish of Malika Alam should be fulfilled.
As you say, your majesty!
So in this manner many many years passed.
Suddenly in the life of the Shehanshah who loved his...
...wife so much, came a big storm.
A storm is coming! A storm is coming!
O God, please have mercy on my Mumtaz.
Emperor, if God wants there will be good wishes and...
...congratulations all around.
There will be sounds of happiness all around.
Congratulations Emperor, you have got a beautiful daughter!
Congratulations!
God, thank you a thousand times!
Let there be celebrations all around and the poor...
...should be given gifts.
What happened?
Emperor, Empress is in a very serious condition.
Mumtaz, I have come.
The time has come for me to go.
What are you saying, you had promised to stay with...
...me all my life.
Don't leave me in the middle of nowhere like this.
I will not let you go. I will never let you go.
A shining moon, on the shore of the river Jamuna, the...
...whole atmosphere is so beautiful.
Prince, when I die please make my tomb here.
You will make it won't you?
Do not talk about dying! I will die without you.
You will make it, won't you?
I'll make a palace and I take an oath on God you'll stay there.
You will see so much happiness and you will see the river...
...flowing by, Mumtaz.
Open your eyes! Mumtaz, open your eyes!
I will not let you go, Mumtaz!
Mumtaz Mahal has died many days ago, while Emperor...
...has closed himself in the Akbari palace for days now.
He doesn't meet anyone, nor does he eat or drink anything.
God knows what is happening with him.
- Who is there? - Prime minister, Asif Khan!
Go away! The door will not open.
Who is it?
I am the unfortunate father of the Arjuman Banoo who...
...is in heaven now.
Let the door be opened!
- Emperor! - What's the matter?
What is the matter?
Why are you so frightened? Have you forgotten me?
Or is it that after Mumtaz friends are no longer friends?
After Mumtaz has my glory and respect too gone.
May the emperor have a long life!
Please forgive your subjects! But Dil-E-Alahi, look at your face!
My face! What has happened to my face?
I am very happy.
I have gone white because it is a symbol of my mourning.
A symbol of shock.
Mumtaz, I couldn't die in sorrow for you but I know...
...that I have traversed hundred years ahead in life.
Why did my funeral not go along with yours?
Emperor, be calm and have patience otherwise...
...the empire will be lost.
When my life has got lost, then who is scared of the...
...empire going away?
Dil-E-Elahi have patience. The traveler has gone...
...forever to that destination from where...
...she will never come back.
Those who leave the world and go, do not come back.
Why don't they come back? Why don't they come back?
#The promise that you have made will have to be fulfilled.'
#May the world stop you or may God stop you.'
# You will have to come.'
#The whole world tells me that no one...
ë... comes from the land of the dead.'
#Let the world see the glory of loyalty today.'
# You will have to come.'
#The promise that you made, you will have to fulfill it.'
#l agree that we will have to give up my life.'
Understand this, whenever you call...
...'me I will have to come.'
#The promise that I have made, I will have to fulfill it.'
#l have been coming, and I will continue coming.'
#l will continue completing the rituals of love.'
#My loyal lover, if you call me... '
...i'There is no other way, I will have to come.'
You have to come Mumtaz. You have kept your promise.
You have proved that our love is eternal.
We can die but even then we cannot be away from each other.
My dear, what is this condition you have made of yours?
I am burning deeply in my sorrow, of being away from you.
I have become a heap of ashes in your sorrow.
What sorrow! What separation! I am dead for the world.
But, I am still alive for you.
See I am here. The same shining moon, the same...
shore of the Yamuna river but my dear, you are not the same.
- You have forgotten your promise. - Which promise?
The memory of our love. The promise of our love.
My dear, till that palace is not made I will be restless.
Mumtaz in your sorrow, I forgot everything.
I forgot myself. I forgot my promise.
I promise I will fulfill it. Now, till I don't fulfill it I...
...will not rest, fulfilling it will be the goal of my life.
It will be the goal of my life Mumtaz.
Was it a Dream, was all this a dream.
No she had come here. My Mumtaz did come here.
She was sitting here with me.
Her voice is still echoing in my ears.
The memory of love. A palace of love.
Yes, that palace will definitely be made.
That palace will be made Mumtaz!
Emperor the artisan who makes this palace will see that it...
...conforms with the greatness of Empress in every way.
The palace will be adorned with jewels and domes reaching the sky.
Diamonds will sparkle from it.
I do not want a palace which is adorned with jewels and diamonds.
I want a palace in which my emotions, and not my wealth...
...is depicted. I want my love to be seen in that.
Why are you quiet? The Shah of Iran has praised...
...your work a lot, you too give your suggestions.
Dil-E-Elahi, I am Shirazi a poor artisan...
and I cannot think about diamonds and jewels.
The design which I have in mind is very simple and...
...different from the rest.
This is what I want, I want the Taj to be different...
from the rest and the most unusual of the lot.
That palace will be carved of marble.
Yes! Which will have such fragrance!
That will in moonlit nights make the hearts of lovers yearn.
In which, beauty will speak for itself.
When that palace gets ready then in the whole world...
...the light of love will spread.
Shirazi, you are not an artisan but a magician.
You have said, what I have felt you have stolen my dreams.
I and Mumtaz had together seen this dream of such a palace...
...near the shore of the Yamuna.
Go Shirazi, and as soon as possible make this palace!
Mumtaz is restless desperate for it.
It is a memory of our love. The palace of love.
The shore of the Yamuna and this loneliness around it...
...my beloved husband.
Mumtaz is thinking of me. She is calling out to me for years.
I will have to go.
I want to see the Taj Mahal. Take me to Mumtaz!
As you say, Lord!
Take me to her! Take me to her!
Beautiful!
The shore of Yamuna! The foundation of love!
The palace of love!
The goal of my life is over.
I feel lonely without you, Mumtaz.
#The promise that you have done, you will have to fulfill it.'
#May the world stop you, or may God himself stop you.'
#lt is agreed that I will have to give up my life.'
#Understand this, whenever you call, I will have to come.'
#My story is your legend. It will remembered by the world.'
#What accusation and what punishment? '
#l will have to come.'
#The promise that we have made, we will have to fulfill it.'
#May the world stop us, or may God himself stop us.'