Catch me.
Sometimes, I pause to ponder upon the peculiar world of daughters..
..from homes they're born into, reared and raised.
Their ties, they'll uproot, to transplant themselves elsewhere.
To a home she belongs, she will estrange herselfand..
..make a stranger's home her own.
The little buds, before our eyes, will blossom into mothers of mankind.
Any daughter's father, be it some rich man in faraway lands..
..or some trader of fruit.. like myself here in Madhupur..
..all face similar fate.
Raising so lovingly, our daughter, so beloved..
Blessing her every growing moment and then one day..
..sending her away, forever.
All said and done..
..daughters will always be daughters, like my Poonam.
I nicknamed her..
"Bitto."
She's the only child of my late brother.
My brother and his wife died..
..this unique gift, they left to me.
Poonam grew up with my daughter Chhoti..
The girls loved each other, more like siblings.
But my wife, Rama, she never took kindly to Poonam..
..because in appearance, Poonam is prettier than Chhoti.
In Rama, Poonam always sought a mother..
..but the motherless child would never find a mother's love.
I took Poonam under my wing.
Uncle - Accountant, let her finish counting, put it right back!
All it took was only one loving glance to make her laugh.
And my poems..
She would sing along.
We recorded our songs on tape.
"For the little bridegroom, and his lovely bride.."
"A pretty palanquin is waiting outside."
"A pretty palanquin, waiting outside."
"But my little girl's always little to me.."
"..never old enough to marry, you see."
"She isn't old enough to marry, you see."
"She's my bride, I'm taking her!" He says..
"She's my bride, I'm taking her now."
"Dauntless bridegroom has sworn a vow."
"Now, it's the daughter's turn to say."
"Daddy, why are you in a hurry to send me away?"
"So what did the daughter have to say?"
"Daddy, why are you sending me away?"
With so much love, a daughter cares for her parents..
..her siblings, everyone.
How dismal are some thoughts of men who think daughters are burdensome!
Both my daughters have come of age..
..and it's time to think of Poonam's wedding.
Relax! You're in the world's narrowest lane..
..and in the middle of the world's slowest wedding procession. See you..
The world's dullest rocket, dullest!
Radhey. Radhey. (blessed be the name of Holy Radha).
Accountant, Radhey, Radhey.
Radhey, Radhey. Oh, is that you, Mr. Bhagat?
It's been.. years!
Is Mr. Krishnakant at home? - Yes, welcome.
Madhupur remains untouched, it'sjust the way I left it.
The same narrow lanes and slow wedding processions and..
..pervasive fear, of shooting rockets. - So true.
Sir..
Yes?
Mr. Bhagat is here.
Mr. Bhagat!
Bhagat, why did you take the trouble..
One call and I would've been in Delhi.
When you and your wife can travel to Delhi to place orders for jewelry..
..then why can't I come to Madhupur to deliver them?
Ofcourse, thank you.
When I lived here, amongst you folks, the time ofour lives we had..
You should remind him more often.
Sister-in-law, how's the knee?
Improving.
A look at the design of these bangles will heal it.
And I know, you've a keen eye for jewellery.
Over years, bit by bit, jewellery must be bought..
..for the day when daughters marry.
Giving daughters away in marriage is said to be the most sacred act.
When a father sees his daughter standing before him..
..resplendent in bridal finery..
..there is a sense of fulfilment.
Water.
Bless you.
Krishnakant, isn't she Poonam, your "Bitto"?
Well, you've made her out, you saw her when she was so little.
It was intuition..
She's about to graduate in commerce, she takes care of my accounts.
But I've toiled in vain to craft such exquisite jewellery.
She is so beautiful, who will look at myjewels!
Chhoti. Chhoti.
Aunt, I'll fetch her.
"I didn't think nor understood. I kept my heart at aim."
"I wish to die in your feet.."
Sister, what a cool song, please join me.
"I just have this desire."
Ifaunt comes to know, it's dancing and not studying..
..you know what's to happen?
Nothing, you always save my skin.
Get dressed, we've a guest downstairs.
God! Guests come for father..
..and mother makes me do the make-up drill..
..and before I'm down, the guest is gone.
You're far better off sister, mother tells you nothing.
Sorry, Sister. Mother tells you nothing at all.
You chatter much too much to give anyone else even a say.. move.
Why weren't you ready?
And no face-pack even today?
I disapprove ofall this.. and stop showing your teeth.
In front of the guest, walk properly.
Wow! Madhupur's sweet, the world's best sweet!
Krishnakant, I beg to be excused now.
Sister-in-law, may both your girls marry..
..the world's best sons-in-law, soon.
You have my best wishes. - Thank you, Uncle, for making Mother smile.
Rama, time for me to go to the temple.
The sermon is to begin.
Come. - let's go. - Uncle.
He always forgets.
Uncle, do visit us again. - Okay, dear.
She cares for the smallest of my needs..
..more like a mother.
Krishnakant, you wondered how I recognised Poonam.
Fact is, there's much talk in our social circles about..
..her beauty and her beautiful nature.
You must have received several proposals for matrimony?
Yes, but times are changing, even values are changing.
Good proposals are far too few.
For Poonam, I seek a home where her values will be respected.
"Radha and Krishna's light divine bathes all there is in universe."
"Yet devotion inspires, this worshiper of love.."
"..to light this lamp in heartfelt prayer."
"Oh, Krishna and Radha.."
Krishna and Radha, oh, divine, come unto us..
..bless this home of mine.
Please accept our invitation.
This worshipper is singing your praises.
Krishnakant, I have in mind, a boy for Poonam.
A nice, handsome boy.. from an excellent family.
You've heard of Mr. Harishchandra..
..of Harishchandra group of industries, Delhi?
Who does not know him? He's one of the luminaries in our society.
He has scaled peaks of prosperity..
..yet he is firmly rooted in simplicity.
He's a very open-minded person.
For Poonam..
I'm suggesting Prem, Mr. Harishchandra's younger son.
I cannot even dream ofan alliance with so high and mighty a family.
Are the sons of the high and mighty to go unmarried?
Which family doesn't need a good daughter-in-law?
But.. - No excuses.
Mr. Harishchandra is searching for a good daughter-in-law.
A very good daughter-in-law, is what I'll suggest to him.
Now, Poonam's photo Will you give me or not? - I'll get it.
Look, Mother, loads of face-pack. Happy now?
Sister, snap me a photo. I want to send it to the zoo.
Oh, come on, Mother.
Father sends Sister's photo to Delhi, can't I send mine even to a zoo?
Mother, can I tell Sister about the Delhi boy?
I don't like these cheap antics.
Who's this guy from Delhi?
Why should I tell? - Chhoti! Listen..
Chhoti! - Father.. - Listen. - Father.
Chhoti! Stop!
Look! Chhoti, no sparing you!
Father, look! Sister is nagging me, it's one question again and again.
When will the boy say yes, for marriage!
What! Chhoti!
Come here.
Chhoti!
Bitto.
With much hope, Mr. Bhagat has taken your photo to Delhi.
I was hearing the sermon today and..
I don't know why, but I got a feeling..
..that this is the family you are destined to belong to.
Hurry up, Grandpa, no time! - Yes, yes, sir.
Harishchandra. Good day.
Bhagat, welcome
Marine life, is it?
My grandson's homework project, what do you think of it?
Very likely, the world's best project.. but why in the morning?
Getting his homework done is myjob.
We spent yesterday watching the cricket match, so, now we suffer.
You paste that submarine.
I'll fill in the colour, your teacher will never know.
Granduncle, what colour's the sky?
Blue.
Grandpa, what're you doing?
Green.. sorry.
Grandpa, grow up.
My respects, Uncle.
God bless, do you see the boss of 10,000 men..
..being bossed over by a boy..
..and how he obeys!
Grandfather, after all.
Rahul, it is time for the bus. - Here, Uncle.
Good morning, Dad, good morning, everybody - Good morning.
My respects, Uncle. - Sunil, I wish you happiness.
Sorry, I'm late. Got talking to the lawyers.
No problem, join us.
Papa, reading newspapers at the table isn't allowed.
Papa, only business news please. - For business, you've got all day.
Breakfast time is.. - Family time. - Family time.
Thank you.
Here you are, son.
Bhavna, where's Prem?
He left early for a squash game. You forgot, Papa?
Sorry.
Uncle, if Papa had it his way..
..he'd have the whole family around him all day.
Yes. One minute!
Are you taking of fwith Rahul to your mother's for a vacation?
Papa, I'll be back soon.
Let ten gents leave home.. you won't know!
But when women and kids are gone, the whole house sounds empty.
Bhavna, I'm sorry, no going to your mother's this time.
Papa.
For this permanent problem of the world, I got a solution.
You get to go to your mother's and the house won't sound empty.
How?
Bring home a junior daughter-in-law.
I have found a bride for Prem.
Yes!
Yes, Prem, that's the shot.
Be right back.
Wonderful. - Bali, looks like you'll lose again, dear.
Now's your chance to escape. Run along. - Shut up.
Today, I'll win.
Sorry, guys. Papa wants me in office and it's urgent..
..so, I'll have to go.
At least, finish the game.
You win.
Good morning, sir. - I'll tell the marketing department..
..to get in touch with you later.. have a great day.
Hey, Aunt Maria, grab a bite? - No! I'm so very happy.
I'm going to fast all day! Go, go.
Your daddy is waiting for you.
Come in, son.
That's okay.
The rest is not so important. You talk to him. Talk to him.
Papa, why is everyone beaming at me? I didn't even win my game today.
It's all because there's a wedding proposal for you.
You mean marriage?
Your education is completed, now it's time..
..for us to think about your marriage.
Mr. Bhagat came home today.
He suggests there's a girl for you, her name is Poonam.
Poonam's parents are deceased..
..she was raised very lovingly by her uncle.
They live in Madhupur.
Mr. Bhagat says they are very decent, honest folks.
If I've your yes, then next Sunday..
..we may go to Madhupur to meet the girl.
If there is someone else you like, you may speak openly, son.
No, Papa, there's nothing of the sort.
Only thing is.. marrying, so early?
Now is the right age, son.
Even your brother married at your age.
Our scriptures say so, also from my experience..
..it's easier to accept someone..
Easier to adapt to someone at an early age.
It makes for a relationship that grows more firm, takes deeper root.
Papa, I haven't even started upon my career.
I'm just a trainee in the factory.
Prem, every man who aspires to achieve needs an inspiration.
She will come into your life like an inspiration..
..to share every moment of your life..
..to bear half the burden of your sorrows.
And to double your joys.
You might think, why a girl from a small town.. Madhupur?
Your mother was also from a small town near Bhopal.
Now, who could have been a better mother to you?
We lived life to the fullest, travelled the world..
..watched you boys grow up.
To this day, she is besides me.
Nowadays, when I see youngsters losing faith..
..in the institution of marriage..
I feel so sorry
Your mother always maintained..
..the most vital components ofa marriage are trust and honesty.
Children nowadays, miss the significance.
Prem, I've always tried to be in step with you, your generation.
To speak the language you speak, your kind of fashion, music, movies.
Now, I want, you too should imbibe certain values..
..from earlier generations.
Meet the girl, speak with her..
..find out if you can understand each other.
Then take the decision.
And now..
Poonam's photo.
Take a look. I'll wait outside.
Guess what, Prem? Uncle Bhagat told me..
..when Papa spoke about marriage to him, he had blushed crimson.
Well?
The wife's presence is always taken for granted, but for once at least..
..put that paper away and give your brother some advice.
The first time he came to see me, he came all prepared..
..after memorizing a whole questionnaire.
Brother..
What was the first question you asked? - The first question?
May I have a glass ofwater, please? That was the first-and-last.
Uncle, she's the one you're marrying?
Will she give you good-night kisses, like mummy gives papa?
Naughty! - He's always talking his head off.
You got to be careful what you say in front of this guy.
Rahul, bedtime. - Good night.
You're becoming mischievous.
Papa.. paper..
It's yesterday's paper. Put it down!
No, I was only..
Come.
More about Poonam? I'm told she likes to read.
In their house, girls never wear jeans, dresses, etcetera.
They never go to restaurants.
Oh, yes, you may have to speak in chaste Hindi.
I like Poonam
When I meet her, what will I talk?
Not to worry, the poor girl must be in the same quandary.
"Unacquainted, as strangers.."
"..we try to find rapport."
"But there's a question in the heart."
"Oh, what are we going to talk?"
"New hopes, newjoy."
"A strange fragrance fills the air with the coming ofsomeone..
..for whom I have waited with all my heart."
"Oh, what are we going to talk?"
Krishnakant basically belongs to Som Sarovar.
Som Sarovar, where grapes grow? - Exactly. - Yes.
Sister-in-law hails from Bhopal.
My in-laws are also from near Bhopal.
Please, have some. - You should sit here.
And talk to Prem.
Please sit.
"What's this restlessness.."
"I feel today?"
"The way I feel today.."
"Never was I in this state of mind before."
"Eyes looking out for her alone."
"This beauty is for him alone."
"The one I pictured."
"I'm about to see.."
"The storm is turning into a tempest. Oh, what are we going to talk?"
"Oh, what are we going to talk?"
"Like an icon of beauty descended from skies.."
"Has she come only for me.."
"..in such splendour?"
"I know he's hiding his looks.."
"..stealing furtive glances only at me."
"Unspoken words upon my frozen lips."
"Did my heart miss a beat?"
"Tomorrow's lovers, what are they going to talk today?"
"Oh, what are we going to talk?"
Meet Poonam, say hello.
Say hello to aunt.. say hello!
Hello.
Hello..
Krishnakant, we have met Poonam. Now, with your permission..
..let Prem and Poonam talk to each other to get to know..
..each other's minds.
Bhavna, please
Have we come to sit on the swing? - No!
We've come to talk. - We couldn't talk downstairs?
Your Uncle and aunt want to talk here. - Then what are we doing here?
Rahul! No more questions.
Hi, I'm Prem. - My name's Rajni, you can call me Chhoti.
If the two of you get going, then I'm your sister-in-law.
Please..
Sit, Poonam. - Please sit.
Sister-in-law, sit. - You sit.
Why is no one sitting?
Chhoti, we're being formal and crowding..
..over the ones who want privacy.
So, put down the tea tray and let's go.
Okay, Prem, Poonam. All the best. - They got exams?
I'm not too sure that I know what we should be talking right now.
We're meant to take a decision about the next step in our lives.
But before we have discussed our past..
..how can we think about our future?
Schooling and college in Delhi, then for about a year, I went abroad.
Studied journalism, literature..
..basically, trying to discover myself.
My brother says, I'm too emotional in business matters.
He calls me "Bholu", a Simple Simon.
In college, I took a liking for a girl..
My classmate used to sit on the desk in front of me.
Several times, I felt like making conversation..
..but I never had the courage.
And it wasjust as well, later I found out..
..she had two boyfriends already.
I even tried smoking, with friends.
But when Sister-in-law caught me smoking..
..I promised her never to smoke or drink.
I have never spoken of these things even with my Papa.
But I don't know why I felt I had to tell you.
I'm told you like reading, which books are your favourites?
Saratchandra's Parineeta, Swami..
..Rabindranath's Atithi, Samapti.
All in Hindi, right?
Their English translations are excellent too.
Do you also read spiritual books? I mean..
The divine..
Yes, you read them?
Do you believe in prayer? I mean, you trust, He'll give what you seek?
Do you believe in it?
Some things, one has total faith in.
You can ask me whatever you wish.
The tea has gone cold. Another cup? - No, thanks.
You have no question at all?
About that girl, maybe?
I've all the answers.
If you wish, we can meet again, once or twice..
Well then, shall we..
So?
Oh.. so..
Is that a yes?
I think.. - It's on your face, Bholu, it's a yes.
Sister-in-law..
Listen, one second! Listen..
I think we should meet again, once or twice, for her sake.
How chivalrous!
Papa.. "Yes"
Really?
Where's Prem?
Congratulations! - Thanks.
Harishchandra, my compliments.
Please be seated.
Krishnakant, from our side, it's a yes.
Please ask Poonam as well and if she says yes..
..then at the earliest, I want her as my daughter-in-law.
Bitto, Chhoti, from their side, it's a yes.
Bitto, what's your decision? - Father, it's a yes.
You asked whatever you wanted to find out?
You want to meet him again, once or twice?
Sister was saying, he's just like you, Father.
Silly girl.
Harishchandra, please.. - Thank you.
You will sit too
Where is your sherbet? - I'll help myself.
Sir, Sister-in-law wants to see you.
Yes, Excuse me.. - Yes?
Tell me.
They have come prepared, they want the engagement done today!
Before committing an alliance with so rich a family, talk about dowry.
I won't let you squander all we have, our daughter is yet to marry.
Really, Rama, sometimes you exceed the limits.
Krishnakant, may I come in?
Harishchandra..
Come in, do come..
I beg your pardon for the intrusion.
But now that two families are uniting..
..I'd prefer we kept nothing from each other.
Please, have no doubts.
Give Prem a token of one rupee and a coconut..
..and accept him into your family.
We want Poonam and nothing else.
The world's best couple.
Aunt, smile. - Not aunt. Call her Aunt..
How did this aunt become my aunt? - Explain it to him.
Your uncle likes her so much, what to do?
Kindly let it come.. that's it.
Papa, the cars are waiting. - Sure, let's go. We'll leave now.
For you.
Chocolates? - Yes.
Aunt, coming to Delhi?
Aunt will come later. - Yes.
My respects, Uncle. - Bless you.
Bless you, Bhavna.
Just call me Bhavna.
Ah, the littlest one in the family!
You and I haven't even gotten talking.
Harishchandra, a little request. - Yes?
Ifall of you may spare a few days to visit us in Som Sarovar..
We have a little house there, a few days together, would be very nice.
Whenever you wish, Krishnakant.
We're looking for excuses to meet Poonam..
..what with the astrologer fixing a marriage date after six months.
Sister-in-law, give the astrologer a nice meal..
..ask him to fix a nearer date.
Then Som Sarovar next month? - Hundred percent.
Good night. - Good night.
You aren't one of the brides people, you're coming with us.
Oh, I forgot! - You'll accompany the bridegroom.
Correct! - Bhagat will be here with us..
..to welcome the bridegroom. - That's also correct.
How can both be correct?
The way it is, I've an invitation from either side..
..so, there's no stopping me.
Bridegroom arrives, I'm here to welcome him.
Bride leaves, I'll escort her.
Correct proposition? - Likely, but are you ditching us?
Sister, one minute!
What is it? - Just come.
Chhoti, the guests are leaving.
Hush..
Brother-in-law, now, you owe me one.
Yes Harishchandra, we have reached Som Sarovar.
When can we expect you?
Oh, take left from the bus depot.
Metalled roads, it's a comfortable drive.
Okay. We're waiting for you.
You're welcome.
Bless you.
How would the weather be in Som Sarovar?
Bravo!
Already talking Poonam-style?
"Oh, Sister!"
"Sister, come quickly, they're here."
"Oh, Sister.."
"How will you address him?"
"The one who'll come to marry you?"
"Oh, Sister."
"How will you address him?"
"The one who'll come to marry you?"
"Coy words are out ofquestion.."
"I will use sign language.."
"Coy words are out ofquestion.."
"I will use sign language.."
"Unlike others.."
"..our communication will be special."
"Oh! Chhoti!"
80 kilometres tojourney's end?
"Marriage is like the 'sweet' from Delhi."
"All want to taste it."
"Every facet of it is lovely."
"If you marry, you suffer."
"If you don't, you suffer."
"Might as well marry and suffer."
"This sweet, you will get too.."
"..the day someone will come for you. Oh! Chhoti! "
Everyone's invited to Som Sarovar!
Holidaying together and I get to do the chores.
Why are you getting agitated? I'll make the sweets.
You relax.
"Is it a song or an act?"
"To take your mind off things?"
"Your eyes are upon the street."
"Oh, Chhoti, you're too naughty.."
"..stop being such a tease."
"I'm only busy watering."
"Let brother-in-law arrive..
..I'll tell him all about your state of mind."
"Oh! Sister."
Bitto, come.
Water.
Krishnakant, remain seated.
Put the tray down.
We'll help ourselves. We haven't come here as guests.
Son, drink.
Water.
When you have a cold..
..you ought not to drink iced-water.
Come.. - How nice.
Dinner - Wow!
Come, son. - Yes.
Come, son.
Our little family member, you too!
Wow, Grandpa, little dining tables?
For you, a special little one.
Come.
Come. Sit.
Please serve him his special dish.
I'll serve them.
Papa, aunt is a fantastic cook.
The garnishing proportions are on her fingertips, I was stunned.
Sister-in-law, he is a lucky man.
Sunil, no more helpings?
I'm doing fine.
He's missing his evening newspaper!
Poonam has cooked the curry today. - Really?
Please, may I have some more?
Uncle, for your sake, Sister used very little chilli.
She cooks a spicy spread. - Good, good.
No, thanks.
Poonam, I've told Krishnakant..
..you may continue your studies in Delhi.
Afterwards, if you wish, you can attend our offices.
Until Rahul was born, Bhavna went to the office everyday.
I think girls prove better administrators.
Papa! - Yes?
What?
Krishnakant, I heard you aren't staying with us tonight?
We'll use the quarters nearby. You won't find it inconvenient here.
Papa, it'sjust so that we can have all the..
..three big rooms to ourselves.
No, not really.
Beddings in place, make it quick. - Mr. Harishchandra..
Grandpa, I'll sleep here. - Right on.
Prem, get more mattresses. - Yes, Papa.
You see, I can manage.. - Rahul, make him to sit down.
No, please hear me out. - Be seated.
Son.. - Everyone listen.
Gents sleep in this room, the ladies in there.
Prem put mine right next to his, I'll lecture him all night. Sit.
Oh, no, lights out? - Up again? Sit down, Krishnakant.
Can I carry some?
Every morning, my uncle drinks water from the copper tumbler..
It's good for health.
That must be your aunt's book? - Yes.
Thank you.
What for?
Aren't your uncle and Aunt mine too?
For you, a gift.
Can we meet tomorrow?
If you say so, Sister-in-law can arrange it.
He's stuck.
Nothing like a morning walk, much to gain out of little effort.
Like big profits out of small capital, your knee pain will vanish.
Boys, faster please.
What's the matter? - You carry on.
He'll be here in a minute.. see!
What about our meeting?
What's the hurry?
Until then, take some exercise.
It's the vegetable market area, so shops open early
A smell of freshly-cooked round sweets!
Milk and round sweets for breakfast?
Steaming hot round sweets. - Sit here.
Two minutes, Round sweets in milk. - Are you serving us again! Sit!
Great taste, try it
Sister-in-law, get him to talk to Papa.
Go. - Bhavna? - Go!
Have some more, Rama. - Don't plead with her, feed her.
Dad? - Yes?
What's our day's plan? - We're seeing the vineyards.
Children, if you haven't seen the vineyards here, you've seen nothing.
So, like I was saying.. - Dad..
Yes? - Rahul wanted to see the lake.
What lake?
Can we go?
Rahul wants to go? Then go.
Aunt, can we take Poonam and Chhoti along?
Sure. - He worked a miracle!
Too good.
Sister-in-law, can you believe it? my brother did it!
Snatch the newspaper out of his hands and in Uncle Bhagat's words..
..he's the world's best husband
Rahul..
No, the other one.
This one.
It's lovely watching them together, like this.
He's so busy at work, he hardly has time for her.
Out here, they're having a lovely holiday.. thanks to you.
Did you like the gift? - Very much.
Sister-in-law and I scoured the malls for a whole day..
..till we found the necklace.
You haven't worn it?
May I wear it after the wedding?
In Madhupur, we lead a simple life.
Wearing such an expensive gift there, I'd feel a little uncomfortable.
No, it's okay. I understand.
Poonam, you just spoke your heart and you said it so frankly..
..it felt wonderful.
Maybe, it's this honesty..
..that's to be the cornerstone ofour relationship.
With the same honesty, if I were to give you another gift..
..and if you think it's right..
..will you wear it?
"Turning defeat into victory.."
"With great honesty.."
"Love has cast it's effect..
..On the heart.."
"Today, there is no question of.."
"Any denial.."
"If not diamonds.."
"..a simplicity of flowers has adorned her beauty."
"So little said, so much remains."
"A little shower, I wait for rains."
"To dance like a peacock in rain, my heart yearns.."
"A little wait.. that's it.."
"A little wait.. that's it."
"So little said, so much remains."
"A little shower, I wait for rains."
Prem, spot.
Prem, hit her! Otherwise, they'll win.
Hit. Get her. Why don't you take her out?
??
"A little wait.. that's it."
This is sheer bliss. It'd do good for Poonam..
..and Prem to visit all the temples.
"Radha-Krishna must've met in these valleys, somewhere."
"The fragrance of their romance still lurks in the air."
"In divine presence, we find ourselves drawn nearer.."
"A heart's exchange done, I've still to shower so many gifts."
"A little shower, I wait for rains."
"Everyone seems to be helping our union."
"A little wait.. that's it."
Bhavna..
Bhavna, what are you up to? - What's up?
Look what's there! - What?
Don't worry, I came for the towel.
"Enchanting waterfalls' love stories.."
"..entice me into sweet dreams of tomorrows.."
"Awakening for the first time, new stirrings within me."
"I feel new emotions stirring within."
"A lifetime ofour days and nights remain."
"A little shower, I wait for rains."
"I can feel the tug of monsoon winds."
"I can feel the tug of monsoon winds upon my heartstrings."
"A little wait.. that's it."
"A little wait.."
"A little wait.. that's it."
Yes, Zurich called? What did they have to say?
Really? Meeting confirmed?
No, no, that's good news.
Get the legal department to draw up the contracts.
We'll be in Delhi tomorrow.
But the Swiss clients are due next week?
Now, they're expected day after tomorrow.
And our entire board must be present during the signing of the contract.
So, we leave tomorrow.
Time has passed by so quickly..
Should I say something Poonam?
This spell between engagement and marriage is amazing.
These moments between you and..
..Prem will be the most memorable of your lives.
Mark my words.
Hey, Rahul, come here.
Aunt..
Uncle wants water.
You wanted to say something?
Poonam, tonight, after dinner..
..for a while.. will you come to the terrace?
If you think, it's right, only then.
Wow! Well done, Sister-in-law. - You are winning all the games.
Can I sleep on the terrace with uncle? - Okay.
We leave early tomorrow, don't forget. - Okay.
Chhoti, where's the saffron milk? - Sister is bringing it.
"Wish I could read.."
"..the language of her eyes."
"My heart falters.."
"..in doubts of hope and despair."
"Worse, this menacing.."
"..solitude, my love."
"Patience.."
"Comes, she comes."
"She could not stop herself.."
"..from coming."
"Your coming.."
"..is like the waking of moons, my love."
We laced the milk with saffron for dessert..
..I thought you might like it.
It gets chilly here, in the nights.
For once I thought, you wouldn't come.
Everyone was sitting together, talking, I just couldn't leave.
No one knows that you've come here?
Chhoti knows..
..she told everyone that I've gone off to sleep.
Ifsomeone finds out you aren't there.. then?
Chhoti has propped up pillows and thrown a blanket over them.
All this.. just because I asked you to come?
I wanted to come.
Why did I take so long to realise this, Poonam?
I even missed seeing.. you've worn that necklace for me tonight.
Do you know Poonam?
Since I came to Som Sarovar..
..I've been wanting to call you to the terrace.
But every time, I held back.
I wish I'd known that I had the right to call you anytime.
But what a time to come to know..
..when it's time.. to go.
Poonam, people spend lifetimes looking for love.
Today, I look in wonderment at this custom of marriage..
..in which, that love has come to me, as a gift.
Suddenly, I become so special to someone.
What I eat, what I wear, suddenly is more important..
..to somebody else than me, myself. Suddenly, you and I..
"I have the right.."
"..to this liberty of beholding your beauty to my heart's content."
"Of gazing upon you, in endless love."
"My love.."
"My heart calls out in answer.."
"You have the right."
"Darkening, melting, the night is slowly deepening.."
"..giving in to love's music a romance, slowly blossoming."
"In the music of my bangles, what is the lyric my love?"
"What message does the language of my bangles speak?"
"To keep you awake all night.."
"I have the right.."
"..to steal upon your beauty."
"I have the right."
"My love.."
"My heart calls out in answer."
"You have the right."
Poonam, how do you come to know these smallest things about me?
How did you find out about my cold?
Whenever you get a cold, you do this..
How?
Do it again.
"Tomorrow, time will distance us.."
"..but not for a moment, shall I be able to forget you."
"In memories of your beautiful face, your endearing smile.."
"..to suffer in your absence, I have the right."
"To yearn to meet you, I have the right."
"My love.."
"My heart calls out in answer.."
"You have the right."
"I have the right."
"You have the right."
Rahul, quickly get inside the car.
Got to leave..
Five months on, there'll be no need to make excuses about water.
Four months, two weeks and two days, our wedding's that far away.
Until then, I cannot ask you to keep this mobile phone to talk..
..because you'll consider it improper.
All-day-chat on the net is out.
So, like nice boys do, I'll write you a bunch of letters.
And yes, I'll dial you up on your ancestral black phone.
Listen..
Stay away from anything icy. You just got over a nasty cold.
Not even cold water.
Anything else?
Prem, hurry. We'll get late.
"My love.."
"My heart calls out to you.."
"I have the right."
Good morning, sir. - Good morning.
Good morning, Aunt Maria.
Congratulations, Prem, you've been given a promotion..
..from factory to office. - Thank you and look what I've got..
..only for you.. from Som Sarovar, delicious and wholesome grapes.
A simple gift, I hope you will accept and..
Not to get stuck, Hindi is a very kind language.
You're free to use words from any other language.
Accept and please oblige. - Thank you.
That's the way Prem, first in the office, sharp at 9am.
Engaged to marry, now work, only work.
Concentrate, focus.
Accountant, let's start making preparations..
..for the wedding right away.
Go to Mr. Joshi, talk to the tent-makers. - Sure.
We'll put up the bridegroom's party..
..in Bansilal's hotel not at temple inn. - Okay.
Birju, this task is yours. - Done.
Look, we should leave nothing undone.
And Bitto, compile the list of invitees on the computer, quickly.
The job of painting the house should be done in time.
Not in a marriage-hall, we're having the wedding at home.
They're coming from Delhi. - We'll do a good job.
Take a look around.
Come. Back from college? I was waiting for you.
Of these silver coins, which looks nice?
I want to give every guest a memento.
I know Sister's choice. This one.
Great! It's my choice too.
You too make a choice, Rama.
Why do you even have to ask me, give everything away.
Mother, why do you always talk like that?
Father only wants your opinion.
Don't you dare talk back at me.
Bitto, get along with what you got to do.
The kind ofwedding you're dreaming of..
..do you know what it'll cost?
Yes, I know.
Relatives we haven't seen in years are being invited.
Confectioners, musicians, florists, being called in from all over..
..like you've nothing to look at beyond this wedding.
My brother and his wife's every dream will come true.
You remember only their dreams.
Do you remember, even your daughter is waiting to get married?
I've spoken about Chhoti to so many people.
But because she is dark, I find no suitors.
Worse now, ifwe can't provide for her dowry, then she's had it.
But why would you worry for that?
To pay for Poonam's wedding you pawned offour Som Sarovar house.
Now, sell even this house if you will!
Who is it?
Bitto?
What happened, my child?
I don't want to marry.
Bitto, what are you saying?
Come and sit here.
Sit, what's the matter?
Uncle..
You built brick by brick, the house in Som Sarovar.
And you have mortgaged it for this wedding?
Chhoti is yet to marry! I'll never be able to forgive myself.
Chhoti will have just as fine a wedding..
..I give you my word.
For every father, a daughter's wedding is..
..a celebration of a great wish come true.
Will you not let my wish come true?
Listen, a letter from Harishchandra has arrived.
You want to hear it?
One second.
He writes..
'With great pleasure, I remember staying with you at Som Sarovar.'
'In Madhupur, we became related.'
'In Som Sarovar, we struck a friendship.'
'In terms of relationships, such a quick promotion.'
'All credit goes to your endearing nature.'
'Having known you, I can tell with conviction..'
'..that you have already embarked up..'
'..on the preparations for the wedding.'
'A thousand responsibilities entail in a daughter's wedding.'
'Have no worries ofany sort, we are one family.'
Bitto, when you have such a fine father-in-law, what's my worry?
Now, one little smile.
I have good news for you.
In today's mail, perhaps, there's a letter for you.
Bitto, someone far away, is waiting for you, weaving dreams.
Go on, fill in the colours.
'It's four in the morning and I've no sleep.'
'I reach the office before anyone else.'
'But it's another matter that I am not able to do any work.'
'But today, I put in lots of hard work..'
'..matching colour schemes for each costume..'
'..we'll wear for our wedding ceremonies..'
'..the soiree, reception, dinners.'
'I had coffees after coffee to stay fresh.'
'But the only things that remain fresh, are memories of you.'
'Poonam, I can't tell the source of this enthusiasm..'
'..but I'm propelled to achieve in life..'
'..to prove myselfworthy, for your sake.'
Coming, coming.
Hello.
Bitto, your phone.
Who is it?
Perhaps, a friend.
Birju. Hey, Birju.
Hello. - Guess what happened,just guess.
Halfan hour ago, we were in a meeting..
..me, my brother, the managers.
A Japanese multinational corporation has offered us a deal..
..a new line of business. It'll be a great thing for our organisation.
They want us in Tokyo next week, with the project reports.
My brother is busy with the clients from Switzerland.
And Papa is out ofstation, so, who is to be sent.
I'm going.
I'll go.
Congrats. - Thanks.
I'm off to Japan next week and there's lots ofwork..
..no time to talk. Bye.
Birju. Birju.
Birju.
Hello.
What happened?
At today's meeting..
Project report will be ready in three days.
Let's book flight tickets for Monday.
I'm thinking, Ms Poonam..
I mean.. Ms Pooja, it would be nice if you and Mr. Manohar..
.. can join me on this trip.
Brother, is it necessary to send the papers to our auditors..
..in Madhupur.. I mean, Mumbai.
No, it won't be necessary.
Yes, of course.
Excuse me.
You're laughing! I'll never talk to you again.
Sister, you've upset him.
Stop the rickshaw. - Go call him now.
Go. - Yes!
Hello.
You drank chilled water again?
Yes.
Why?
I'm coming to see you.
What? - Yes, right away.
Stop.
It's a big project, is that why you're afraid?
Poonam, if I do not succeed..
..will it affect your love for me?
How can you not succeed?
In legal matters, business, I never had an aptitude.
Everyone seems to be more experienced than I am.. more capable.
You'll surely succeed.
And you know, when you return a victor..
..everyone will be waiting with garlands at the airport..
..to welcome you.
How can you speak with such confidence?
I know you.
It seems, you know me better than I know myself.
I'll pray for you.
Say it again.
I'll pray for you.
I'm leaving in three days.
For a month, no phone calls, no letters.
Be prepared.
I accept. Anything else?
You are here? Everyone's waiting for you, for the meeting.
Go, I love you dearly.
Hello.
Awake, at this hour?
I have the right.
Waiting for someone gives such pleasure?
That only a woman's heart would know.
Ready to leave?
Yes.
Once I'm there, I think I'll grow a beard for..
..folks to take me more seriously.
That won't be necessary.
Can I shout?
Most welcome.
I love you.
Stop here.
Rama, Agra was the right place to go.
We got the musicians, also confectioners.
The same confectioner, whom you favour too.
Everyone will land up two or three days before the wedding.
Imagine in less than two months, Bitto will be a bride.
Aunt, you asked for me?
Yes, sit.
Look, very soon you'll be married, you'll enter another family.
That will be your home.
As we know, your uncle is very attached to you.
Obviously, when you leave, he will miss you dearly.
So it's time you began to distance yourself from him.
When your uncle goes out, Chhoti can also give him his shawl, right?
Yes, Aunt.
Why ask me to give the shawl to father?
Because I wish you would.
No, because Mother wishes it.
Sister, your getting married doesn't mean you must break all bonds.
It's your home no more, that's what Mother is implying?
You'll be the one taking care of all these things, after I'm gone.
Yes, but after you're gone, Sister. Why from now itself?
Because, while I'm still here..
..my Chhoti must pick up everything from me.
Take, it's time for uncle to visit the temple. Take, it.
Father..
Chhoti, how come you've brought my shawl?
Sister is ironing clothes. - Okay.
Bitto usually wraps it around like this.
Poonam, books from your schooldays are..
..still in the room you share with Chhoti.
Select the stuff you want to take along..
..the rest we'll have to dispose off.
Chhoti needs more space in the room to herself.
Here you are, Poonam..
..transfer papers for your Delhi college.
Thank you, Ma'am.
Sister, quick! It's a call from Delhi.
Sunil, my heartiest compliments!
One second, one second..
Prem's Japan tour is a great success.
Yes, Sunil, tell us more.
Uncle, you can't imagine!
Prem has outdone his peers.
He has closed the deal early.
He will be back by the morning flight.
He's returning tomorrow morning?
Uncle, I have a request.
We'd like to have Poonam with us, when..
..we receive Prem at the airport tomorrow.
Prem would be happily surprised.
Certainly, Sunil.
Poonam will be there to share your joys.
Fine. I'll send the car tomorrow morning.
Greetings, greetings.
Come on, Bitto.
Your palanquin's here from Delhi.
Good morning.
"Our wedding day.."
"..is four weeks away."
"Each week seems like hundred years."
"How can I endure this torture.."
"..I can't wait for even a day longer."
"Right now.."
"Give me today itself.."
"..your lovely caress, my dear."
"Poonam.."
"My love."
"Oh, Poonam. Oh, my love."
You want something, sir?
"When I look down, I find oceans of you."
"Then I look up to see, skies full of you."
"I'm so eager."
"For a re-union, I'm eager.."
"..but the plane's too slow, by far."
"If I could, I would.."
"..land this plane on her roof.."
"..and enjoy the pampering of her folks.."
"..for a full month."
"I'll return with her.."
"Return with her.."
"..the one whose sole-rightful lover I am."
"Oh, Poonam.."
"My love."
"Oh, Poonam. Oh, my love."
You want to go in?
Excuse me.
Excuse me.. tea, coffee?
"To every fellow traveller.."
"..all I got to say.."
"..whereveryou go, with you always.."
"..let your sweetheart stay."
"Alas! Moments of loneliness.."
"Even a moment's separation.."
"..I can bear no longer."
"I wish Destiny.."
"..makes one little favour.."
"..sends her to.."
"..to Delhi airport for me."
"And when I see her.."
"..oh, what wondrous surprise it'd be.."
"..to find her there in front of me.."
"It'd make me scream so heartily.."
"Poonam!"
"You are my love!"
"Oh, Poonam. Oh, my love."
"Our wedding day.."
"Our wedding is.."
"..just four weeks away."
"Where months have passed.."
"..these days will fly too."
"Then I won't make you pine. I won't make you suffer."
"Just a little wait.."
"All your wishes.."
"Will come true.."
"In my embrace."
"My darling."
"My love."
"My darling.. my love."
Fasten your seat-belt, sir.
"My wedding day.."
".. is still four long weeks away."
There's uncle.
Come, come.
The whole office is out in force..
..to congratulate you. - Hi, Papa. - Bless you, son.
Uncle.. - Bless you, son.
Congratulations, many congratulations.
Brother, has Uncle come alone?
Yes, was someone else expected?
No.
Let's all proceed towards home, come on, son.
Get in. - Yes, Brother.
Sister-in-law is that really Poonam?
Touch her to find out.
I can't believe this!
When did Poonam come in..
..when did you plan all this?
It was his idea, to ask Poonam over.
What an idea, Brother!
Where are your lotus feet?
At thy lotus feet I shall bow and..
Exult? - Exactly! The same.
Desist, first return to your place.
And with your fiancee, engage in polite conversation.
Indeed.
Indeed. Oh, I just love this language.
Joker.
Papa is throwing a party at home..
..to felicitate you.. And also because Poonam..
..is here for the first time.
Papa.. - Welcome, how are you?
Greetings. - Prem's father-in-law.
Friends, I'm on cloud seven.
My son has achieved this..
..on his own merit.
The glow you see on his face is nothing..
..but the reflection of my heartfelt joy.
For his success, myjoys..
..the credit goes to someone..
..who is visiting us for the first time..
My new daughter-in-law.
In eating, our Krishnakant..
..is the world's most bashful.
More fritters for him. - Enough.
Krishnakant, we know..
..it's your favourite. Poonam, serve there.
You cannot refuse now.
My daughter-in-law is serving you.
Papa, how about giving Poonam..
..a tour of the house before she leaves?
Sure, take her.
Come, Poonam.
Poonam, after our wedding, this will be our room.
In Som Sarovar, I snapped the portraits of your uncle and aunt..
..especially for this side-table. You know Poonam, sometimes I think..
What happened?
Nothing.
So, what were you thinking?
Must we speak always and only about..
..what I think, what I feel?
What you think, you feel, is also vital.
We're companions, Poonam.
Today, while serving uncle, I got so emotional.
I had to hold back my tears.
Poonam, I brought you here..
..to show you my new cupboard, my writing table, my new computer..
..without a thought, that your cupboard..
..writing table, even your surname..
..you'll be leaving behind.. for my sake.
For our sakes.
Poonam, I've just decided!
Every year we'll spend one month in Madhupur.
Ifanyone ridicules me for living with my in-laws, I don't care.
I hear in the countdown to the wedding date..
..girls go crazy about shedding weight?
No crash diets for you. 10-15 kilos here or there is no issue.
Can you imagine what will happen..
..when you arrive riding a mare to wed me?
What?
The bread is likely to get burnt in the ovens of our neighbours' homes.
Why?
Every girl will be on her terrace..
..vying to take a peek at the bridegroom.
Poonam, time to go.
Yes, Sister-in-law.
Sister-in-law, just two minutes.. please.
All right, make it quick.
How much will they talk? - Come on.
Poonam..
..my heart knows, I don't want to let you go.
I want to show you around Delhi, to take you places with me.
But we'll wait, as even you consider it proper.
And in a way, what's proper is so right.
The night, when you enter this room as my bride, will be so right..
..that the moon, the stars out there will come down..
..to witness our union.
And they will carry our legend to every couple who marry after us.
On our perfect night, let only the moonlight shine..
..upon the world's prettiest girl..
..who by then, would be mine for ever.
Is it true, Poonam, that you will always be so close to my heart?
Am I really going to be the lucky one..
..you'll gift your days and nights to?
A few things for you, a few things for the household.
Give it to aunt, she'll understand. - Sure, Sister-in-law.
Bless you.
Return soon.
This household, all of us here, are waiting for you.
Come on, dear. - Uncle Bhagat.
Isn't there a custom to escort the lady? - There should be..
Shall I ask your father-in-law? Let me.. - No, what are you doing!
Uncle, for aunt, a video disc of today's party.
My respects, Uncle. - Bless you, son.
Prem, isn't uncle getting late? - Yes.
Turn the air-conditioning vent sideways, not a direct blast.
Okay..
"Someone was once my little darling..
"..she was like a soft jasmine bud."
"Someone was once my little darling.."
"..she was like a soft jasmine bud."
Mama, look.
Sister is looking so radiant.
"Whose borders were from home to the street.."
"Is she the same girl.."
Rama, I was listing the items we'll give to Poonam..
..the things she will need, clothes,jewellery. And listen..
..half the jewellery I retrieved after I paid my..
..brother's debts, goes with Poonam..
..Give it to me, I got to get it polished.
There's no need to give away old jewelry.
Here's the jewelry that Mr. Bhagat made for this wedding.
This is enough.
What do you mean?
Maybe you didn't notice that diamond set worth millions?
Your darling niece was made to wear it..
..by her in-laws for the party in Delhi.
Ifshe doesn't wear your jewellery worth some..
..thousands, her beauty won't be marred.
Leave the old jewelry for Chhoti.
Rama, do not forget that jewellery belonged to my brother.
Not mere ornaments, they're symbolic of his blessings for her.
What he pawned, was his. What we retrieved, belongs to us.
Is Poonam not one of us?
I've said what I had to say.
You're going overboard with this wedding.
About the jewelry, if you force your whim..
..I'll have nothing to do with this wedding.
Rama, in this family we've two daughters..
..and they have equal right to all we have.
And Poonam is my elder daughter, whetheryou like it or not.
Then so be it.
Here's the jewelry.
Here are the keys. Do what you want.
Rama!
Sorry, Aunt. some gifts from Delhi, if you'll take a look..
I know! Your in-laws are filthy rich..
..and you needn't show it off in my face.
Show it to the one who ought to know!
I've nothing to do with this wedding.
The florist is arriving from Delhi by the ten o'clock train.
Get to the station to bring him here..
Hurry up, well done. - Okay. - Very good.
Welcome Bhagat.
I'm here now, what can I do to help? - Your presence is enough.
I've brought you Poonam's wedding dress from her in-laws.
Here you are..
Two days from now..
..as the clock strikes this hour, you'll be giving your daughter away.
Aunt..
..the keys to my cupboard.
There are so many things inside. Chhoti could use them.
Aunt..
..if I have ever done anything to hurt you..
..please forgive me.
Poonam..
Before you leave..
..shut the door.
Take it easy, one at a time.
Tell them Sister-in-law, please. - Sure. Please, don't harass him.
Wait. What's the purpose of this make up?
To make you look worthy enough for your pretty wife-to-be.
Really? Then let's have some more here.. and here.. and here.
Naughty.
"May the henna turn a lovely crimson on your hands, oh, bride."
"And fetch to you, your lover forever."
"Of many fortunes the henna begets.."
"..the most precious is.. eternal love."
Is this all right.. it needs to be a little tight?
It's the fourth time you've tried it. Hurry, I got to finish packing.
Else the bridegroom's party will leave without the bridegroom.
"Everyone applies henna to the bride.."
Come, Sister-in-law, I'll paint your hands with henna.
Sister-in-law, come, join us.
This ritual is too painfully long for me.
"We sing glories of the daughter of the hills.."
"..whose beauty holds Shiva enthralled."
"Today, we seek Gauri Mother's blessings.."
"..who revels in Shiva's love forever."
"Oh, Goddess, You are resplendent in vermilion."
"You wear the bride's reds..
..Your palms adorned in crimson henna.."
"..red is your veil, red vermilion streaks Your hair.."
"..the red dot on Your forehead, fragrant with musk."
"We pray to You, pour our emotions to You."
"Oh, beautiful.."
Krishnakant, the rituals have begun, but I don't see Sister-in-law..
I'll fetch her. - Yes.
"Oh, giver of every wish."
"Keep the bride happy always."
"Hail Gauri Mother. Hail Gauri Mother.."
What is it? Is it the pain in the knee again?
Massage it with the balm.
Rama, you did not even look at Poonam's wedding dress..
..I said nothing.
You didn't participate in any of the wedding rituals, I said nothing.
But Rama, tomorrow..
Tomorrow, Bitto will be leaving this house forever.
Tomorrow, the bridegroom's party will come to our door..
..just like this..
..with a band playing songs ofjoy.
Give the bride a happy send-off, Rama.
Rama you know this, as I know.
Ifshe is denied your blessings, it won't be a happy send-offfor her.
For once, forget all else Rama..
..for the sake of Poonam's happiness.
Let her depart with the belief..
..that her mother has blessed her way.
All her life, she has yearned for that one smile of yours.
It's for the child'sjoy, even ifwe do something..
..we dislike, we won't lose face.
But why such resentment, because she isn't your daughter?
Better, you do not hear the reply.
Remember Rama?
Whenever your knee was in pain, it was Poonam giving you a massage.
Enough.
Today, you refuse to acknowledge her.
But mind you, when she leaves us..
..you will cry the most.
"I am your Mother.."
"You are my daughter."
"Our bond.. Forever.."
"..holds us together."
"In this home, you shall never be a stranger.."
"..though you go to make another home for yourself."
"In both homes, truly.."
"..you'll belong forever."
Make sure you're done with making the sweets tonight..
..we're cooking for 400 guests..
.. there should be no shortages.. the guests are coming from Delhi.
Sir..
Sir, fire! The house is on fire.
Fire! Fire!
Fire! - Run! - Fire!
Sir..
Fire!
It's a fire! - Everyone, out!
Out. Everyone outside.
What happened?
Hurry!
But how did all this.. - All questions later..
Get out, first.
Extinguish it! - How did it..
Oh, God! - Fire!
All this!
Quick, more water! Hurry!
Bhagat! Where are Chhoti and Bitto? - Chhoti and Bitto?
Somebody save the bride!
Bitto!
- Uncle.
Don't panic.
Walk to the door.
Stay back.
Quick! - Uncle! - Come.
Your wedding dress?
Make way for the bride.
Come. Come, dear.
Where is Chhoti? Where is Chhoti?
She must be inside.. - No, she isn't.. go find her.
Chhoti..
Chhoti.
Chhoti!
Save the palanquin. - Chhoti!
Come on, hurry up!
Save the palanquin. - Chhoti!
Accountant.. Chhoti? - I've no idea.
Listen, I think I saw her going up the stairs.
Listen, Bitto, wait!
Chhoti. Where are you going, Bitto?
Stop.
Bitto.
Krishnakant. Krishnakant.
Chhoti.
Chhoti! Chhoti!
Chhoti! - Sister.
Leave me! - Sister-in-law..
Leave me! - Sister-in-law!
Chhoti. Chhoti.. - Sister-in-law!
Aunt. - Sister-in-law.
Aunt, Chhoti is fine.
She's all right.
Poonam.
Chhoti!
Poonam.
Call Dr. Rashid, a burns case is here. - Yes, doctor.
Doctor.
The patient has severe burns, Doctor. - Okay, let's go.
Excuse me, who's the patient's father?
Yes?
Please come.
Sit.
The patient has approximately 40 percent superficial to..
..deep burns third degree burns included.
Luckily, her face was untouched.
Doctor, tomorrow morning, her bridegroom is arriving..
It is Poonam's wedding tomorrow.
About half of her body is burnt..
..the wounds are deep.
A wedding tomorrow is out of question.
Forgive me for saying, in such cases even families abandon their own..
..lesser said the better.. for someone who promised to marry her.
Just now, your daughter is fighting for her life.
Tomorrow morning, as soon as possible..
..we must go in for a major surgery.
Now, if you will excuse me, I must discuss the case with my team.
Krishnakant..
By now, Prem must be starting out.
We ought to inform..
Hello. - Harishchandra quickly! Please.
Sir.. Bhagat.
Yes, Bhagat?
Harishchandra, don't come here now..
What happened, Papa?
Excuse me.
Bhavna, one minute. - What is it?
What's the matter Sister-in-law?
While we are getting ready for surgery one of..
..you may meet the patient.
Come.. - Doctor.
Can I see Sister.. even from far? Please.
Okay, please wait, come on.
Uncle.
Is Chhoti well, Uncle?
Nothing can harm Chhoti.
No fire can hurt Chhoti.
Tell Aunt..
..nothing can harm Chhoti.
Chhoti.. Uncle..
Look, Rama, the bridegroom has arrived for Poonam.
Look at her palanquin, so gaily decorated.
Just a while now, then she will be gone.
Didn't I tell you, you'll cry the most.
It was her beauty that always pained your eyes..
..so much so, you wouldn't even look at her.
Look Rama, for our Chhoti's sake..
..she has sacrificed her beauty.
Sacrificed her beauty.
Doctor, after the operation, Poonam will recover fully, won't she?
Right now, nothing can be said, it's a very delicate case.
There's more to recovery than the healing ofwounds.
In such cases, one loses self-confidence.
And the pain in burning..
You and I cannot imagine what that pain is like.
Krishnakant, we're all ready for Poonam's operation.
It's a major surgery.
I have informed you of the complications in this case.
Your permission is necessary.
We will try our best.
Two days from now..
..as the clock strikes this hour, you'll be giving your daughter away.
Uncle.
I will sign.
The wedding will happen today.
Now..
At the appointed time.
I seek your permission.
No, son..
Your emotions are far-removed from the reality of things.
You will not be able to see her in pain.
The girl in pain is not only your daughter..
.. she's also our daughter-in-law.
The best surgeons from Delhi will be here soon.
Poonam's well-being is now our responsibility.
Be seated.
Sunil.. - Papa..
Come with me. Let's meet Dr. Rashid.
May I meet Poonam, Uncle?
Poonam.
Everything will be fine, Poonam.
Look, what Sister-in-law has sent..
..vermilion for my bride.
It's our wedding today, Poonam.
Sister, leave us alone for two minutes, please.
Once, there was a pretty girl who had a right to that vermilion.
Today's ugly truth lies under this canopy.
Poonam, neither am I unawares of truth..
..nor are you a stranger to my intentions.
If you want my love for you to diminish at this sight of you..
..that is inconceivable, Poonam.
You always prayed for me Poonam and your prayers were always answered.
Today again.. please pray for me..
..pray, that I find the strength within me..
..to never let your faith weaken.
You are my companion, Poonam.
My most beautiful one.
The one who's always worried, lest I catch a cold.
One who cares about what I eat, what I wear, more than I myself.
The one who knows me more than I know myself.
On our wedding day, I want from you.. a gift.
Give me all your pain.
"Before the auspicious moment goes by.."
"..let the rituals be done."
"Let there be no distance.."
"..between the vermilion and your forehead."
"This is the wedding altar, the sacred fire.."
"..the festive home."
"At this wedding altar.."
"..in God's presence.."
"..in this festive home.."
"..to anoint you with vermilion.."
"I have the right."
"I take you as my bride, I have the right."
Stop.
For once, take off the covers, look at what I've become.
My love doesn't deserve this test, Poonam.
And you know it.
Sweets, for everyone. - Thank you, sir.
Where am I to sign, Doctor?
Mr. Prem.
In this hospital, so far..
..we've only seen brides tortured, burnt for dowry.
Today, for the first time ever, here..
..we've seen someone becoming a bride.
This is Dr. Jain, a dear friend. Also, a famous burns specialist.
And his team, this is Dr Rashid.
We're here to help you in any manner we can.
You're most welcome, sir. It's an honour to have you here.
We've a battle waiting to be won.
Take the new bride to the operation theatre, please.
Please come, Doctor.
One second, Uncle, tea.
No.. - We'll share.
Why are you worrying, Krishnakant?
He is doing the worrying for us. You drink your tea.
Thank you so much, Doctor. Congratulations.
Doctor, how is she?
Operation successful.
After 48 hours, when bandages come off, we'll know the exact position.
This first battle we have won, Prem.
For at least a month and a half, Poonam must stay here.
Doctor..
Afterwards, she can go home?
Sure.
Okay, until then, our daughter-in-law remains..
..in your charge, Krishnakant.
Afterwards, the bridegroom's party is right upon your doors.
Got to make him throw us a party, right Doctor?
Right.
Bride's father.
"Time heals wounds."
"It's true for sure.."
"..but quicker than time."
Water. - "Love heals."
"When your beloved is beside you.."
"..with his healing touch.."
"..a miracle then works.."
"..upon wounds."
Come home quickly, Poonam..
..I'm waiting to eat the curry you cook.
Poonam, come quickly. We'll go to Som Sarovar again.
I've yet to read up all the newspapers out there.
Come soon. We miss you! - Get well soon, miss you!
Aunt, smile.
Dressing.
Give it a final coat of paint, thoroughly.
Uncle, now the painting is almost over.
Sunil, this has taken so much of your time.
Don't embarrass me, Accountant.
Let me know if I can be ofany more service.
By God's grace and your help, everything's like it was before.
Accountant, begin to make preparations for the wedding.
The doctor says, we can bring Poonam home tomorrow.
Poonam can travel with you to Delhi now and you have Dr Jain over there.
About your married life, there won't be any problems either.
But I must discuss this with you.
It's a bit personal.
Prem..
This grafting treatment, in lay terms, plastic surgery..
..is not magic.
With time, every wound will heal, but their marks will take time to go.
Now, Poonam will look at herself through your eyes, Prem.
I know it, Doctor.
Aunt has come to take you home Poonam.
Come home, my child.
To your home where your mother lives.
"Look at the bridegroom.. so smart and debonair."
"He rides his mare, leaving behind his motor car."
"Handsome as ever.."
"Handsome as ever, he sparkles in his attire."
"The bride waits at her doorstep, ready to go with him."
"So, come rejoice.."
"..for the joys of new lovers."
"At your door.."
"..he has come, asking for his bride."
"At your door.."
"..he has come, asking for his bride."
"Welcome him with love.. love so precious, like pearls."
"Welcome him, let your pleasure and laughter show in your eyes.."
"Welcome him with love.. love so precious, like pearls."
"Welcome him, let your pleasure and laughter show in your eyes.."
"Welcome him with pride.."
"For he comes, seeking his bride."
"The wedding.."
"This is their sacred wedding."
"The wedding.."
"This is their sacred wedding."
"A glorious Rajah of Delhi comes.."
"..to wed the queen of Madhupur."
"About to culminate is the story of their pure love."
"The flowers ofjoy have blossomed."
"It wasjourney upon a difficult path.."
"The flowers ofjoy have blossomed."
"It wasjourney upon a difficult path.."
"..for these two loving hearts."
"He has come, asking for his bride."
"For once, last, she walks towards you.."
"Yesterday's little faltering steps, faltering again today.."
"When joy and sorrow mingle, why do they show in tears?"
"Now, Father, bid your goodbyes, send away your daughter."
"Bid me fond farewells, Father, send your dear daughter away forever.."
"..and bless my way."
"Now, she leaves with her husband."
"..in her bride's palanquin, he carries her away."
"In her bride's palanquin, he carries her away."
Krishnakant, I'm taking home a daughter, not a daughter-in-law.
Harishchandra, when fathers of all sons begin to think like you..
..daughters will be called their fathers' burden no more.
"The moment of submission.."
"..now arrives, oh, bride."
"It's the mirror, it's also the reflection of your mind."
"He is in the mirror.."
"..mirrored everywhere."
"The one.. you gave your heart to.."
"..with him, now, become one in body and soul." - Thank you, Sister.
"Tonight, give him every right he deserves."
"For neither of you.."
"..are strangers any longer."
"Here comes the moment of submission, oh, bride."
It's dressing-time Poonam.
I have the right, Poonam.
"We finally got the happiness we were destined to find."
"Our night of love has come to us after a test by fire."
"The moon and stars will carry our legend to all after us."
"Tonight, from this benign starlight, let us seek our boon."
"A lifetime of love and roses, you have the right."
"An eternity together, you have the right.."
"My love.."
"My heart sings your song of love."
"I have the right to look at you.."
"I have the right to keep looking at you.."
"Sweetheart, sweetheart.."
"Sweetheart, sweetheart, my heart says, you have the right.."
"You have the right.."
"This night is slowly fading and melting away slowly.."
"Love is rising slowly.."
"What do these distances, say, humming along, beloved.."
"I will keep you awake you this night, I have the right.."
"I will steal the full moon, I have the right.."
"Sweetheart, sweetheart.."
"Sweetheart, sweetheart, my heart says, you have the right.."
"You have the right.."