"Sometimes I think."
"How heaven will be?"
"Heaven will be like my house."
"Sometimes I think."
"They look so nice and cute."
"My children are like moon and stars of the sky."
"Sometimes I think."
"How God will be?"
"God will be like my husband."
"Sometimes I think."
Look okay, isn't it Madam?
Yes, but add one more.
Okay put.
Whenever you buy my vegetables first..
..they finish in no time.
Here's some coriander and ginger.
Fine. Now how much do I owe you?
Listen..
2 kg. Eggplant Rs. 1.60.
Milk gourd Rs.1.50.
Tomato Rs.1.
Coriander and ginger 25 paise.
Total is Rs.4.35.
Here you are. Rs.4. - Only Rs.4?
Yes, only 4 rupees.
You're cheating me nowadays, aren't you?
My God! O Lord in heaven. Who told you this?
How much did you charge me for cauliflower, yesterday?
Rs.1.35 per kilo.
Right! My husband tells me its Rs.1.
Sister Laxmi..
What do men know about marketing and prices?
Talk softly.
If he hears you, he'll hit the ceiling!
You can cheat me but not him.
He knows everything. Now go.
Okay, but give me a hand.
Here you are.
Careful..
Take care, okay?
Good morning.
Good morning, papa. - Good morning, child.
Look at your pen! The whole pocket's full of ink!
Sorry, papa.
You're a big boy now, and don't you know..
..how to dress up?
Go and change the shirt.
Sit down.
Brother, let him have his breakfast.
He can change later.
They got up late today, thus this error in the hurry.
Wake them up early from tomorrow..
..and check whether they're properly dressed or not.
Your tea, sir.
Madam asked me to add a dash of ginger in it.
But I've added cardamom too.
What's that yellow thing?
Yellow?
My hair is falling heavily.
I was told the yolk of the egg helps..
..to grow it and makes one smart.
You've become smart all right. That's obvious.
But now let's see about your hair.
Remove your cap. - No, sir.
Remove your cap, I say!
You thief!
Sorry, sir.
See!
He's stealing before your very eyes and you don't even know.
From vendors to servants, they all cheat you.
When will you realize?
Since you're so clever..
..why should I bother to be clever too?
You can't fool me like that.
Tell me, what day is it today?
Friday. - And what will happen?
There'll be utter chaos here.
Quiet, Nanny.
Tell me.
Yes, there'll be a holy recitation in the temple today.
I don't mean that. - Then?
When I return from the office you'll give me today's expenditure.
Really? But I've prepared it yesterday.
Oh! You're written today's accounts yesterday?
No, I'll add today's expenditure to yesterday's.
If it wasn't for me, this house will be looted!
Okay. But don't get angry now. Have your breakfast at least.
Daddy.
It's Vinod Uncle on the line.
Okay, hold on.
Yes, advocate Vinod here. - What's happening?
I'm studying a case. Very busy.
I had asked you to give notice to the tenants in Laxmi Nivas.
And you said you'd deep fry them. - So what's the position now?
I'm at it right now. In fact, I'm going to remove them now.
That smells good.
What's cooking? - You can smell on the telephone?
My cutlets are burning. I'll call you later.
Daddy, shall I put so much salt?
Yes, go ahead.
That much salt?
Good heavens! You're always in the kitchen with him!
Now run along to school. Go on.
Is your meeting over, darling?
What have you done to yourself?
I don't understand why you must cook when I'm around to do it?
It's my duty.
True, but whenever you do it, I go hungry!
You mean I can't cook?
No. I didn't mean that. - So what?
Actually, my tongue is greedy.
It relishes tasty food.
You're from a rich family.
These delicate soft hands are hardly meant to work.
They're meant to be loved. - Enough of this now.
You just don't let me cook.
Now I'll read the recipe books, and cook.
And you'll have to eat.
Dear God, save me.
Spare me from her cooking.
Laxmi!
You're here already?
Hurry and take a wash.
I've made your favorite dessert.
All that later.
Accounts first.
What's wrong? This drama will not work. - What happened?
This pain in the leg will kill me!
I had to stand in the queue for so long!
Shall I apply some oil?
Yes. - Leave it.
This pain always occurs every Friday.
Laxmi, Accounts!
Don't you have a heart?
Your wife's in severe pain and you go on about accounts?
No excuses!
Accounts! - I'm not going to run away.
I'll give you all the accounts.
My curry's burning.
See, Nanny? Look at her run. - Isn't her leg hunting her now?
Why are you after her life?
God has given you everything.
And whatever she's doing, isn't she doing for this home?
Sure, and naturally, you'll be on her side.
You too better go. Something you've made must be burning, too!
Laxmi! - Yes.
Accounts! - What!
Oh dear! This pain will kill me!
I'll go down and get it massaged by Nanny.
Enough of this drama.
Whenever I ask you the accounts you have pain somewhere or the other.
You've been making excuses since evening. - No more.
The accounts. C'mon.
Listen, I know you're angry because I was late in coming up.
But I couldn't help it.
That florist was so late in delivering the flowers.
And without flowers in my hair you hardly like me, dear.
All this later. First, the expenditure!
Didn't I say all this later?
First the account. - That's what I'm giving.
Here it is.
Take it.
How much money had I given you?
Rs. 100/-
And this shows Rs.115.
Where did the Rs.15 come from? - From where?
Where did they come from?
Oh yes!
You had given me Rs.75/- Extra. I put Rs 15 from that in this.
I see.
You added those Rs15 to this.
Okay.
So you've Rs 60/- Now. Hand them over then.
Rs 60/?
My God! Where will get them from?
I don't have any.
Look, I'm no good at keeping accounts.
That's why I want you to learn.
It's very essential.
If you keep discipline, the kids too will do the same.
That's why I say that even if you waste it, keep an account.
I've been explaining for the past 10 years but you still know nothing.
Of course I do! Why not?
Listen, I've learnt to give you your food on time.
Then, I see that you never lose your temper.
And then I've given you beautiful kids!
Isn't that enough?
Wonderful! What an achievement.
You should get the National Award.
Listen, I've given you your account.
Now how about mine?
Your account? - Then?
The wife should also demand an account from her husband.
May I tell you something?
May you always adorn my hair..
..with such sweet smelling flowers.
Nanny.. - Yes?
May you always be a bride!
It's your Wedding Anniversary, right?
What shall I cook today? - I don't know.
Cook whatever he relishes.
I'm cross with your husband. - Does he have to go to work..
..even on such a special day?
He'll be back for lunch from Pune.
I've spoken to him on the phone.
I'm going to the temple.
Kids are outside. Just keep an eye. Okay?
Okay!
Catch me, if you can. - Got you!
Give me the ball. Give it to me.
Ravi!
What is it?
What's all this?
You brats! You've made the whole place dirty.
Your mother has completely spoilt you! - Laxmi!
She's gone out. Should be back soon.
Wipe all that. Go on.
I'll do it.
No! Let them.
I see. You scold them during the day..
..and pamper them at night.
Do you mean that I don't love them?
That I'm their enemy? - No, I didn't mean that.
Laxmi.
I've seen the bitter side of life.
My father spoilt..
..my elder brother by pampering him.
He realized it only when all was lost.
It's another matter that by sheer hard work..
..I've brought it all back.
But this has become an example in my life.
I don't wish to spoil my kids like my father.
Laxmi. I've but one dream.
That my kids make it big.
Ravi to become a doctor. - Shashi, an engineer.
And Babli, a loving wife and a mother like you.
And to realize this dream..
..I need your loving support, my dear.
But of course.
It's my duty to make your dream come true.
It's the meaning of my life.
Laxmi!
I nearly forgot.
I've brought a special gift for you.
A special gift?
Yes.
It's our wedding anniversary today.
Such an expensive necklace?
Why did you waste so much money?
You can spend as much as you like.
But when I overspend a little you make noise about it! Right?
That is all practical.
This concerns love!
And silly girl, nothing is more valuable than you to me.
Here, take it.
Put it on for me.
Ten years ago..
..this very smell had made me crazy about you.
How come I'm smelling jasmine flowers?
Its 15 minutes now. Nobody's showing up.
Everybody is coming.
Put your hands down.
See? He's scared!
Do you know who he is?
He's here to approve your sister.
I see.. - Go and tell your mom..
..to get your sister ready and bring her. - Go along now.
Hurry!
He's the son of the second wife of Pratap Singh.
A bit retarded.
What's this? Still boozing? Come on.. Hurry.
Let go!
A boy has come with a proposal. - Who?
A groom for sister!
Wait. I'll finish this and come.
He won't run away, you know.
It'll take a long time to get a 'High' like this.
Then add some more to this, and drink as you walk. - Quiet!
Well said, son. She's not as astute as you!
Never mind. But come along. - Okay.
Secretary! - Yes, sir?
My turban!
Secretary! - Yes, sir?
Where are the stairs?
Here, sir.
Fooling me? There are no stairs here. note this.
We've to make new ones.
Right, sir. Please proceed.
Welcome, sir. - Welcome, sir.
You said you'd get some boy for Laxmi..
We've been waiting for hours. - Where the hell is he?
He's right in front of you, sir. Look.
This one?
Well boy, will you have a peg?
Secretary! - Yes.
Give him a drink.
Dear God. He doesn't drink, sir.
A born aristocrat.
His father was a dear friend.
He became an orphan as a child.
He has made a fortune and got fame at a very young age.
Oh!
And are we beggars?
Don't we have money and respect?
Aren't we aristocratic?
Go and ask everybody around here.
Who is generous, brave, Pratap Singh?
Who is it, father?
You son of a jerk, it's me!
Do you know how much property I have?
In the east, I've 1,000 acres.
In the west, 10,000 heads of cattle.
In the north.. - A cremation ground.
True. cremation ground
And in that ground my family members are cremated.
Forget that.
Son, our daughter is really a goddess!
She got proposals from very cultured..
..and aristocratic families.
And many more but not a single one suited her.
Don't lie, mom!
Weren't you abusing sister yesterday..
..for being inauspicious and not being approved..
..by those boys for marriage?
You cursed child..
Why were you born to me?
You gave birth to me and I was born.
Shut up!
Let's go uncle. - Look, he's going..
Good riddance!
What nonsense!
You travelled a long distance.
And you're returning without seeing the girl? - Stop it, uncle.
I saw the father and it was enough.
It would be better if you see the girl. I know her well.
You'll go so well together.
Your train is in the morning.
Before leaving, see her at least.
If you disapprove say no politely.
Okay. As you wish.
Good, my boy.
I'll go keep a watch on the fields.
Eat whatever's in the house and relax.
Okay. - Okay!
Don't eat that.
I've brought you some dinner. Eat this.
But who are you? And why bring this food for me?
You've come to approve a girl from our town.
Thus, our guest.
And a guest is hardly allowed to starve.
Here, eat this.
You had gone to see a girl, right?
Yes..
Father, I mean that man..
..must've lied as usual.
Lied?
But he said he has acres..
..of orchards, agricultural lands..
Not has, but had once upon a time.
All went to the dogs due to liquor.
What's left is just pretence and show.
There's just the house now, which is also mortgaged.
After all this tragedy that man won't leave his drink!
I'm just saying that don't wed the daughter of such a man.
Hope you're not jealous?
Don't you wish her to get married?
No, I just wish..
..that she get married and lives happily ever after.
In fact she's my friend and she sent me here..
..to tell you the truth.
This means that she loves someone else..
..and doesn't want to wed me.
What are you saying? My friend's not like that.
She'd rather remain a spinster than..
..deceive you and become your wife.
Uncle Navin!
Please eat at leisure. I'll collect the tiffin- box later.
I've brought him here with a great difficulty.
Whatever you did yesterday, was in bad taste.
Yes, that was very wrong.
Son, I don't drink so much daily.
Yesterday I was feeling cold, so I took this much to get warm.
That didn't work, so I drank a bit more.
Then I lost account of how many pegs I drank.
Forget it anyway. - I say, my dear.. Bring the girl in.
Why are you looking over there? Look at the girl, son.
No need to look at all.
I decided last night itself.
Sir..
I can't come again and again.
So better fix the marriage date.
Unbelievable!
You were saying no till last night. And today you say yes.
How did this miracle happen?
Last night..
..a goddess seated in a golden chariot came to me.
A bright mark on her forehead.
Sweet smelling jasmine in her hair.
She said..
..your life's lucky phase is just beginning.
Not just that.
She filled my hands with the flowers..
..and said cherish these forever."
Don't let them ever wilt".
"Don't let their scent ever lessen."
Hey, the night has passed.
Why just the night?
I could pass many births in your love.
Thank you!
Listen. - Yes? Tell me.
Thank you!
What's up? You're being very helpful today.
Nothing.
What's that in your hand? - It's a.. letter from father.
Oh.. I know.
Must be wanting money. Send some amount. - No, no.
This time it's not money.
They're all coming here.
No! That's impossible. I'll wire them not to come.
That won't help. They must be already in the train.
Already? - Yes
And we can't ask them to go back on arrival.
Think. It's your reputation at stake.
Oh all right. Do what you like.
But listen, I've no time for your family!
See to their tantrums yourself. Okay. - Okay.
Bye!
Keep stirring the flour in the ghee till it smells divine.
It's smelling divine all right.
Then add double amount of sugar and stir vigorously.
Done! Now stir vigorously.
Papa, is she making a pudding out of flour?
No, son. Glue!
Will we have to eat, too?
To please her, we'll have to taste it.
By closing our nose.
But she's making a huge amount. What about the rest of it?
We'll send it to the G.P.O.
It'll come handy as glue there!
The postal department will be obliged to your mom.
Here she comes.
How lovely it smells!
What a desert I've done!
Yes indeed! What a lovely smell. Right, son?
Just eat it and see.
Vinod, what's going on? - Come!
Hello! - Hello, sit down.
What timing!
I've prepared this dish myself.
But, where's Laxmi?
Her parents have come..
..so she's busy with them. - Okay.
Never mind. I'll give some for her in a tin.
But first you try some.
He won't eat it. Why not? - Diabetes.
You have diabetes!
She's made it herself for the first time.
Of course I'll eat it.
Wait, I'll help you.
Come..
C'mon.
He's laughing! You wanted to eat it. So come and help.
Pull!
Darling, you're not hurt badly, are you?
I was telling you not to try this.
It's my work, isn't it?
But why are you crying? - I've wasted such a lot of ghee and sugar.
And glue too! - Yes.
But don't worry. Nothing will go waste.
We'll powder it, dissolve it in water. And drink it as juice.
Right, friend? - Of course.
We won't let her efforts go waste after all.
See? Now come and sit. Don't cry.
Good.
Now I'll get first class spiced- tea for you both.
Idiot? Who asked you to be a lawyer?
You'd make a good chef in a 5- star hotel.
Right, sister-in-law?
Give me that! No, I won't!
Drink 24 hours in your own home.
But keep some control here. Son-in-law will be home soon.
Let him! Son-n-law, my foot!
If it wasn't for a father-in-law where would a Son-n-law be?
Give it to me. - You've gone senile. Don't you understand?
If our Son-n-law gets angry, we won't get a penny out of him.
So be it, I don't care!
As long as I have this, I need nothing.
Then who'll repay your debts? Your father in hell?
I've done with my debts ages ago.
What! - Yes.
Since the money- lender is dead so is my debt!
So to let his soul rest in peace I want to drink some more.
Will you give the bottle, or not? - No.
Give it! - No.
Our Son-n-law's here. - Where?
Over there.
Well, well! Welcome sir.
Every night you came in my dream and said..
"I miss you".
I couldn't ignore it. So I came, immediately.
And with me I've brought this 2 1/2 tons of blubber as luggage.
They wouldn't let her occupy the seat. - Enough! Come along.
I'm talking to my Son-in-law. But.. - Come on..
Mother!
What is it?
Uncle said he can emit smoke from the ear.
When I went to take a look he burnt my hand with his cigarette.
See this. - Yes, mother.
Munna!
Yes, sister?
What is it? - What's this? You burnt his hand.
I didn't burn it, I was putting out my cigarette..
..when he put his hand out.
Shut up! Where's your shirt?
It's so hot sister.
Go and wear it immediately. Go on!
Laxmi!
Coming..
Oh God! What's all this?
And how did it happen?
Where's my cigar? I forgot where I kept it.
Son-n-law, find it, will you? - Father!
Here it is.
But what are you doing? What's all this for?
You're smoking out all the bed- bugs. Go ahead.
Father, go away from here. - Shut up!
Let me have a swig.
Where's my bottle?
I remember now..
I recalled. Here it is.
Wow! I got it!
Hey! Son-n-law, I'm stuck. Pull me out, will you?
Pull me out, I say.
Pull me. Slowly!
You drag me out like a dog?
Have you no respect for elders?
Liquor is spoiled.
Munna, go get a new bottle.
Give him the money, Son-in-law..
What a mess you've made!
Get it cleaned! How dirty it looks.
What's going on?
Why should I endure such insults in my own house?
I know how you feel.
Bear it for a few days more.
For my sake?
Where will we sleep now?
"How will you stop being angry?"
"How will I appease you? How will you stop being angry?"
"How will you stop being angry? How will I appease you?"
"Do you want me to do something?"
"How do I entertain you?"
"How will you stop being angry?"
"How long will it take for you to smile?"
"How long will it take for me to pacify you?"
"Shall I adorn the bed with flowers or buds?"
"Shall I do something to entertain you?"
"How will you stop being angry?"
"These are days to love."
"These are nights to love."
"These are the days and nights to love."
"Forget about love, let's talk about the moon."
"Forget moon, I'll make my Bindi glitter."
"Shall I do something to entertain you?"
"How will you stop being angry?"
"I can smile as well as cry."
"Remember that I can even get angry."
"I hope, I don't get angry trying to pacify you."
"I'll get angry."
"How will you stop being angry? How can I pacify you?"
"Shall I do something to entertain you?"
"How will you stop being angry?"
No. I'll discard another card I made a mistake.
No. Uncle said once a card is discarded, you can't take back.
See? I won! I won! - Brother won.
Ravi!
You're gambling. Who taught you this?
Munna uncle.
From where did you get the money?
Uncle told us to take it from Mom's cupboard..
..so we did.
First you were gambling, and on top, you stole the money!
I won't spare you! Getting all bad habits.
What will you become when you grow up? Vagabonds, criminals?
Why are you hitting them like this?
What have they done?
Done? They stole money and were gambling here.
It's all your brother's doing!
Help! Help! Save me. They are hitting me, Mom!
Don't hit my son. Why do you hit him? Please stop.
What's going on? Stop it!
This boy is a thief!
Your boy came to my hotel and ordered lots of things.
When it came to pay the bill of Rs.30..
..he showed his heels! - And just for that..
..will you kill a boy from such a rich family?
Listen!
He's retarded. Forgive him.
If he's mad, then tie him up!
Why send him out like a stud- bull?
May you rot in hell, and may your tongue rot too.
You call my son a stud- bull?
Take this, and now go to hell!
Mind your tongue, you old hag!
Next time this moron does this, I'll have his hide!
Such rich people and behave like animals!
Bloody thieves.
This man, calls my son a bull a thief!
He beat my poor son black and blue..
..but nobody said a word.
Today I realized blood is thicker than water.
What nonsense, Aunt. - Aunt, my foot!
And that 6 ft tall husband of yours just stood around!
Did the cat get his tongue?
Aunt! Don't talk nonsense. - Hey!
What have we done for you to throw daggers at me like this?
What haven't you done?
Father burnt our bed.. My husband had to sleep on the floor.
The kids learnt to gamble!
And today we had to hang our heads in shame in public.
Now the only thing remaining is that you throttle me!
No. Why should I?
Instead you throttle us and be rid of us.
You never wanted us here..
..so you're always finding faults!
So what if you're rich, don't we have any self- respect?
We'll go away from here.
Yes, do! I'll get some peace, too.
Where are you? Can you hear me?
This woman! What's it?
Listen to what your darling daughter is blabbering! - What?
She's speaking anything nonsense.
And it's not her, it's that husband of hers!
Enough Aunt! Not a word more.
He doesn't stoop to your level.
He'll not stand such insults.
Why not?
Just put some flowers in your hair. He'll endure anything.
Shut up!
I'm ashamed to call you Aunt!
Damn!
You call our bond of holy matrimony dirty prostitution?
You're not Aunt. You're a witch!
Go away from here! Get out of my house.
Oh my dear..
Brother, call a doctor immediately.
What did the doctor say?
Nothing special. Needs rest.
Of course! I get tired going to office everyday and working!
You talk as though..
..these men go to office and use shovels!
Let go off! The amount of work a housewife does..
..if they had to do for one day..
..they'd know what we go through.
That I know.
Not just that, but also the cost of all the items!
Listen, with him around you'll never get any rest.
So why not take a vacation?
Even the kids have holidays.
And we'll join you too.
That's a good idea.
Laxmi will regain her health too.
And so will I.
The thing is, I'll be out of the kitchen heat too!
Come on.. Be quick. Put those in that dish.
Come kids, let's play Cat and Mouse.
No, I'll become a cat. - No, I will..
Quiet! She's a girl, she'll be the cat.
And you all mice!
Mouse!
"Hide yourself, O grain of corn. The princess is on the prowl"
"The cat said 'Meow' "Shall I come?"
"And the mouse said 'Wait! Let me hide first.
"The cat said 'Meow' "Shall I come?"
"And the mouse said 'Wait! Let me hide first.
"Hide yourself, O grain of corn. The princess is on the prowl"
"The cat said to the mouse. "Let's play blind- man's buff".
"The cat said 'meow' "Shall I come?"
"But the mouse said "Wait! Let me hide first"
"Under that tall tree"
"Behind this bush here"
"Under the tall tree. Behind the bush there..."
"The mouse hid there silently with his eyes down"
"The cat was right before him"
"The cat was right before him when the mouse looked up"
"The cat said to the mouse. "Let's play Blind man's buff"
"The cat said "Meow! Shall I come?"
"But the mouse said "Wait! Let me hide first"
"You hide in my heart, and my eyes will search for you"
"Let me go! Don't tease so. Everyone's looking."
"Let's go far from this madding crowd"
"The cat said to the mouse "Let's play Blind man's Buff"
Come along everybody.. Hot, delicious snacks are ready.
Give me first. I'm youngest.
Come along everybody.. Hot, delicious snacks are ready.
Taste it, Madam. - He was already a cook.
Now he's yelling like a vendor!
"Come on folks! Hot tea and snacks"
Mind your tongue. Not in front of my wife!
Shut up!
Listen, we've been here for days
I'm missing my home. Let's go back. - Okay.
Hey Cookie! Pack things up and let's go home.
Listen!
What's wrong? - This telegram.
From whom? - Father.
He's ill. I'll have to go.
Send him Rs.3,000 and he'll be fine.
And if you send 20- 30 bottles of liquor..
..he'll do a jig!
Always finds some excuse.
And what if it's really true?
He may be anything, but he's still my father.
And if I don't go and something happens to him?
I'll never know peace.
And side by side, your name will be slandered too.
What's this, Laxmi?
No!
I'm not scared of any slander etc.
If I'm scared of anything, it's these tears.
If I stop you from going, you'll never forgive me.
So go on.
But give us a smile first.
And listen.
Don't take advantage of my permission.
I'm giving you one day off.
Go by one train and return by next.
Okay.
May I take the kids?
Not at all.
Just take a few clothes, and hurry back.
What?
Just take a few clothes and hurry back.
Yes! - Okay?
Let's go. - Mom, Sister is here.
Laxmi's here!
Hey, what's this? You're always holding a glass. Leave it.
You drink 24 hours! - Mom.
Mom, sister is here. - Yes.
Where's the medicine? - Here.
What have you filled it with?
Not poison, I hope. - You won't die if you drink it.
This is a syrup.
This is flavored soda..
..and these pills are for digestion.
If you don't do as you're told, no liquor for you.
Now lie down. Come on, hurry up.
Start whining.
What is happening. - Father.
Father! - Have you come, my child?
Aunt, what's wrong with him?
What do I say?
Ever since he has returned from your place..
..he's bed- ridden.
I don't know who has cast an evil eye..
..on such a healthy man.
Look, today even his neck is rolling off..
Must've drunk more today. How will the neck hold?
Yes. An over dose of medicine.
Doctor's mistake. Ever since he's been unconscious.
Now what will we do?
Calm down.
I'll get him the best doctors.
Even if it means going to the city.
Father! Open your eyes. I've come.
Have you come, my dear?
Good. Now I can die in peace.
No! Don't say that. What about me..
..and our baby son here?
There's no roof over our head.
Don't you worry, Mom.
My generous father will give you his tattered roof.
Shut up! Aren't you ashamed to talk like this at this hour?
What will happen now?
Hush. Father will be fine soon. Calm down.
What a fabulous necklace! Is it new?
Yes.
What a loving husband you have!
He'll buy 10 more like this for you.
Hurry up, Shashi. - Shut up!
Why aren't you ready as yet?
It's 8 O' clock. - The bus will be here. Come.
I won't go!
Why not? - Because the teacher will beat me.
Why will she hit you?
For not doing my home work. - And why didn't you do it?
How could I? Mom's not here.
She's coming. Start reading.
Is it from my husband?
It's not a letter, but a court notice.
Notice?
Yes, I had mortgaged this house for Rs.30,000/- .
I couldn't repay them..
..so now they'll auction this house. - Wait.
I'll explain it to her.
We took this loan because of you.
Because of me? - Then what? For your marriage.
But how could he repay it. What did he have anyway?
Your marriage has proved to be a noose around our necks.
After this house is auctioned..
..I don't know where we'll sleep. Under a tree..
..or will we eke it out on the streets?
Why are you crying? It's..
Sit down, quick.
If this continues, he'll breathe his last by evening.
Then it'll be all over.
Good riddance too.
I meant you, not me!
I just don't understand. Why do you think of such things?
I wasn't thinking of myself, but about your mother.
If I really die, who does she have?
Where will she go, and do what?
We don't even have any ornaments..
..to sell and save our face.
Can't think of a way out.
But of course! Listen, will you?
Was that piece of land sold or not?
Which land? - The land..
That land.. Oh yes! The deal's done.
But we'll get the money after a week.
Of what use will it be, then? We've to repay the debt today.
My dear, may I say something?
If you wish..
..you can still save your father's life and prestige.
If I wish?
Yes.
Lend us this necklace for a week.
What!
We'll pawn it and pay the debt against this house.
And as we get the money from the deal, we'll return this.
No, aunt. My husband had given me this with all his love.
He had put it round my neck.
Without asking him how can I give it?
Think of this too.
The house you were born in, grew up in..
..will you be able to see it being auctioned?
Will you be able to go back with a clean conscience?
I take the responsibility to return your necklace.
Trust me, dear daughter.
I beg of you.
Father, I'm trusting you..
..and giving this to you.
But remember, this is not just a necklace.
It's your daughter's married life!
Bless you.
An ornament is being taken off on a Friday.
I'm feeling very uneasy.
I'll just go to the temple and come.
Yes do.
Whose letter?
Son-in-law's.
And you.. you didn't give her?
Am I mad? Had I given it to her, she'd have hurried back.
Then how would we have got this necklace?
I just don't understand you!
Don't try to either.
Now just write what I dictate to our Son-in-law.
As you dictate? - Yes.
Then pen yourself. - I'll just sign it.
Fine!
Yes.. I'll take you to her. - I want Mamma.
I want mamma.
Isn't she asleep yet? Why is she crying?
She has fever. - I want mamma.
I'll call the doctor.
What will he do?
She's missing her Mom. Hence the fever.
Write to her and ask her to come home at once!
I have written so many!
But not a single reply.
Now I'll pen such a letter that she'll come to her senses.
Munna! - Postman!
Come on, give it to me.
You can't take this letter. - Why not?
It's registered.
It can't be given to anyone without her signature.
What is it? - A registered letter for you.
Please sign here.
Till now I've sent you 4 letters and 3 telegrams.
But you didn't reply.
However I got your father's letter.
It says, that now you don't wish to come back here.
If you don't return by the first train after receiving this letter..
..you need not return at all.
Next time I'll be sending a divorce notice.
You said he never wrote at all.
I still say the same.
Lies! All lies! She's lying.
Look at all these letters. - Keep quiet.
It was in her trunk. - Keep quiet.
See! - Give them to me! No, I won't!
Father, did you also join hands with her in this conspiracy?
Should you have penned that I don't wish to go back?
Now did you hear what his reply is?
Next time he'll send divorce papers.
It's impossible to separate us!
You think wrongly!
I never wrote anything like this.
Your husband has misunderstood.
After all that you've done, you still want to hide things?
You lied to me about your illness..
..and called me here. I came.
You asked for my necklace. I gave it to you.
Even then you're not satisfied.
I never dreamt that a father would..
..ruin his daughter like this.
You're not my father. Nor are you my mother.
You're all dead to me.
Uncle, I want to go back by the first train.
Get my ticket!
And inform him about my arrival.
Till I go back and beg for his forgiveness..
..I'll never know peace!
Your attention please.
The train coming from Pune has met with an accident.
Your attention please.
The train coming from Pune has met with an accident.
I saw the whole hospital. No sign of her.
We've just found a corpse. Please go and take a look.
Laxmi, you left us, my dear.
What about the kids, my dear?
What about me and these kids now, dear?
You look happy.
Fine!
Being free of such a stubborn husband.
You should be happy!
I'm, your guilty.
By these very hands..
I sent you to your death in form of a letter.
Look my dear..
..these kids are hugging you so tightly..
..as though they'll never separate from you.
Just as a temple without idols..
..is no temple..
..a home without a mother..
..is no home for the kids.
Everything finishes with the mother.
How will I tell the children that you..?
It's Babli's turn. One more? - One more to me, too.
Mummy, kiss me too.
Okay. - And me, too.
Okay.
Daddy is here.
Daddy, mummy kissed me twice.
Come along children, I'll serve you your food.
Laxmi, you..
I went mad thinking..
..how will I rear the children without you.
No! God will never show us such a day.
What's this? Tears in your eyes?
No. They are not tears.
It's the holy water worth offering..
..at the feet of a fine wife..
..and mom..
..that she's unique in this world.
You're embarrassing me.
I had threatened you with a divorce.
That's why God tested me!
No. It's my fault.
Without asking you, I extended my stay.
Your letters were hidden from me.
That's why you faced this strain.
Anyway, forget it. Tell me, how did you come here from Kalyan?
Don't ask! Your divorce threat made me panicky.
I caught the first train available.
Then this accident at Kalyan.
But even there, your love saved me.
Some folks were coming here by taxi.
I took courage and joined them.
In that hurry, I forgot my bag!
That suitcase nearly killed me!
Thank God you came home safely.
I've to apologize for one more thing.
That necklace you had gifted me..
..I gave to Aunt without asking you.
To save their house, which was mortgaged.
And that's why you stayed back. Am I right?
Silly girl. You're my brightest, most invaluable necklace..
..whose arrival brought radiance to this house.
Now that you're near me, what do I need more?
I promise, without your permission I won't do anything.
I won't leave this house.
Not even this world.
And for that..
..you'll never get my permission as long as I live!
I'm very selfish in this matter.
Good morning, papa. - Good morning.
Did you send anyone for your car?
I went myself. They hadn't opened the car at all.
I waited 3 hours and got it fixed.
Should be back by evening.
Hello, Mr. Shekhar!
Welcome Mr. Khanna.
Why this early morning visit?
We want donations for flood victims.
Thought we'd start with you!
I see. Please sit down. I'll just get the check. - Thanks.
I was apprehensive that he might be out.
Here you are. Rs 15,000/- From me.
Thank you very much.
Thank you very much, Mr. Shekhar.
Okay then, we'll go now. - No.
How can you go without tea?
Babli! - Yes, Papa?
Get some tea, dear.
Okay.
Ravi! - Yes, papa.
Where are you going? - We've our class picnic today.
Khandala.
The bus leaves at 9:30, and it's already 9:15 now.
May I go? - Is it a must?
Well.. no.
Any work? - The tube- well in our orchard has some motor problem.
The trees are drying because of water shortage.
Take a mechanic with you now and get the motor repaired.
Okay.
Hello, uncle.
Bless you, dear. - She has grown up so much?
Please pour the tea for them.
Yes?
Shashi!
Yes, papa. - Where are you off to?
My college is in the cricket finals.
Going to cheer the players.
Forget cricket.
Nanny is ill. Take her to the doctor. - Okay.
Hats off, sir! How disciplined your children are! - Here.
They respect the elders, listen to them too.
You're an ideal father!
You are attending Vinod's party tonight, aren't you? - Yes
You are absolute correct. - Hello, Mr. Vinod.
Come Mr. Khanna. How are you?
Fine, sir.
Where's your son? - My son..
Come along.
Deepak!
Yes, dad. - Son.. just come here will you?
Excuse me.
Yes, dad.
Mr. Khanna this is my son.
Just got his L.L.B. From London.
Hello! - Congratulations, son.
May you prosper in life. - Thank you.
Hello, Uncle. - Bless you, son.
Bless you! - May you make your parents proud.
How are you, Aunt? - Fine.
So, you've come, have you?
I thought you'd come late. - How are you Laxmi?
You'll never stop talking, will you?
Aunt, didn't your children come?
We don't take them to adult parties.
So don't take them elsewhere, but here..
..it's their second home.
No, he'll never improve.
Shut up!
That smells good.
Did you cook all the food yourself, Cookie?
What are you saying? You're spoiling my image!
Welcome.. - Welcome, Mr. Shekhar.
How are you? - Fine.
Hello, Mr. Shekhar. - How are you?
How's business?
Going on. - Excuse me.
Do you have a lighter?
Thanks.
I think he's your son, Mr. Khanna.
You are right, uncle. This is Vicky! Vicky Khanna.
Very bad.
Do you smoke in front of the elders?
So, what uncle? - I'm not a hypocrite.
Whatever I do, I do openly.
Nothing on the sly.
Shut up! Don't talk to him like that.
Why stop him now?
Good values have to be instilled from infancy.
Look at my children. Nobody can point a finger at them.
Really? Who doesn't know how disciplined your kids are!
What do you mean?
The boys you're so proud of they may be 'Meow' at home.
But outside, they have a good time.
It's impossible!
There's a limit to audacity!
It's a fact.
For proof, go to Hotel Enjoy just now, and see for yourself.
Where your son is having a time..
..of his life with Madhu, a dancer.
"My name. - My name."
"Your name. - Your name."
"Mine and your name is always defamed."
"Beloved, know that this world salutes me."
"People fear us as we are the youth."
"Youth."
"Mine and your name is always defamed."
"Beloved, know that this world salutes me."
"People fear us as we are the youth."
"Youth."
"This is our habit."
"We are always fun frolic."
"We do and say as we please."
"People say we are innocent."
"People fear us as we are the youth."
"Youth."
"Nobody could stop.."
..the blowing breeze."
"Tell people not to cross our way."
"We are storm and cannot be stopped by anyone."
"People fear us as we are the youth."
"Youth."
"Mine and your name is always defamed."
"Beloved, know that this world salutes me."
"People fear us as we are the youth."
"Youth."
You dirty fellow!
Is this that dancer's daughter..
..with whom you danced a cabaret?
Since when has this been obnoxious behavior going on?
The behavior is not obnoxious..
..it's your language!
The way you talk that's crude!
What nonsense!
Calling her a cabaret dancer, you're insulting her mother.
Do you know, she's an excellent artist?
And what you term as sexual- dance..
..is a kind of entertainment today.
Just as you had 'Nautanki' in your youth.
Shut up!
I had such lofty dreams about you.
And you're mixing around with these vagabonds!
If this old man wasn't your dad..
..he'd have been thrown out!
What did you say? - Please cool it. Don't stoop to indecency.
Decency! Trapping rich boys..
..making exhibition of her body.
And you talk of decency? - Papa!
You've no right to insult Madhu.
She's not a girl, but a stigma on that name.
There's a limit to insolence too!
You talk of insolence to me?
Father.
Before I raise my hand on you..
..you better go away from here.
Shame! Shame!
Had he been my father, I'd have punched a couple into him!
If you're so scared of him, why come here?
Go and lick his feet.
He had no right to insult us like this.
It's a great insult. Insult to all of us.
What happened? Was he there?
Who?
Our son.
I always knew it. Our son can't be like this.
People are just jealous of my Rama and Laxman- like sons.
Not Rama, but Ravana.
After my insult..
I wanted to die.
But what happened? Tell me at least.
Why are you asking him? I'll tell you.
He's responsible for his own insult.
Ravi, have you been drinking?
Yes, Yes, I'm drunk.
Today I'll spill all the venom within me.
Because I fear him..
..I may not have been able to speak..
That's why..
..I've taken a few courageous pegs of this.
Shut up, you insolent boy. - No! Let me have my say.
There's a dormant volcano within me.
Today it'll explode.
Do you know..
Today he insulted me in front of my friends.
He slapped me!
Silly, If a loved one lifts his hand to slap..
..his arms also raise to hug!
He! He's never loved anyone.
He has reared us as animals.
A goat or a ram is fed to be given as sacrifice.
A cow is fed for its milk.
Nobody feeds anyone without some selfish motive!
What does he need you for?
Your pay? Your service?
You fool, he just wants you all to..
..become polite respected beings.
Wrong! He treated us like slaves.
To show others..
..that his kids dance to his tune.
People praised him sky- high!
How disciplined he has kept his kids.
Our identity was crushed in the shadow of our fear for him.
He developed a habit to pull us down..
..to feed his ego!
You've humiliated us!
Till today he walked like a proud panther.
But today because of you, his head is hanging in shame.
Isn't such humiliation enough? - I was humiliated, not him.
I too have a heart and feelings.
A father who disrespect his own kids, doesn't give..
..them freedom has no right to claim himself a father.
Shut up.
Boys from decent homes don't do what you do.
To love some girl..
..and think of marrying her, is not wrong. You.. - Shut up.
If a good life partner is an asset..
..a fallen- girl can be a bane.
Keep your philosophy to yourself!
Shut up! Your father knows life better than you.
Him? He knows nothing.
Like a circumference of a well this house is his world.
This is sheer stupidity!
Ravi?! - This house is a jail of a mad dictator!
You insolent..
..good-for-nothing.. - Laxmi!
Laxmi!
You dared to insult him in my presence.
This is his self- made heaven. His will be done here.
Everyone has to live according to his rules.
If you don't like it, get out!
I'll think that I never had you!
Get out! Out, I say!
Okay. I'm leaving.
Go! - Okay.
I'll never come back. Hit me as much as you like.
Laxmi!
Don't cry.
"Sometimes I think."
"How a ruin must be?"
"Ruin must be like my heart."
"Sometimes I think."
Please have this.
- What is it?
Semolina pudding. Ravi loved it. It's his birthday.
I don't want it.
I don't want it either.
Nor do I.
Okay, don't eat it.
I'll eat it.
Whether I eat, or he eats, it's all the same.
I'll not disrespect this, and bring bad luck to my son today.
I'll eat it. You don't eat it. I'll eat.
20 liters, white.
Your keys, sir.
And bill.
Your change, sir.
What!
He's working at a petrol pump? - Yes.
To humiliate us.
Shekhar.. - Welcome, uncle.
Bless you. You too, my dear.
How are things at home? - Everything's fine.
Please sit. What will you have? - Nothing. I'm in a hurry.
I'll finish my work and then leave by the next bus.
Tell me, why have you come? - To buy fertilizers.
The cost has risen.
I need 1000/- More. Thought I'd take from you.
Of course.
Laxmi! - Yes.
Nanny..
Yes, dear?
Get Rs 1000/- From my tin, will you?
Okay.
You, uncle? - Bless you, Sonny.
Bring fame to your parents.
There's not a penny in this. - How's that possible?
Strange! I had counted and kept Rs 1000/- In this today morning.
You didn't keep them somewhere else and forgotten, have you? - No.
Then where did the amount go? Keshav!
Yes, sir? Where had you gone? - To make an M.O.
There was a long Q, that's why I got back a bit late.
You had gone to make an M.O. Eh? How much? - Yes.
Rs. 1000/- . - You thief! Rogue!
Where did you get the money?
You must've stolen it! - What are you saying?
That amount is missing from mummy's box!
I swear by my kids, sir. I didn't touch that money.
Then from where did you get it? - I saved every penny, sir.
I swear by God, sir. - Better take him to task, Papa.
Then he'll tell you the truth.
Give me that. Now, tell me, where did you get the money from?
The truth. Else, I'll skin you!
Even if you kill me, I'll say.. "I didn't take that money".
Sir, you feed us well, Pay us well.
So why will we steal anything?
Look how he's perspiring!
Great! If perspiration is proof that I've stolen the money..
Then why is your face wet with perspiration?
My.. I'm not sweating.
You too, Shashi?
You steal from your own home?
Keshav!
I had picked this up to hit you..
How should this theft be punished?
Yes, punish me as you wish.
But first, think who should be rightly punished, I, or you?
Fool! What didn't he provide you with, for you to do this?
Provide? Ask him.
Has he ever regarded us more than mere things?
Ever thought that besides, food, clothes and education..
We need something more? Ever gave us any pocket money?
I've always had to beg and borrow.
He has just put a collar round our necks..
..fed us on scraps like dogs..
And locked us in this jail house!
Sashi!
Enough is enough, Papa! You've hit us a lot as kids.
But now, you can't do as you please any more. - What!
You, idiot! Get out of my house!
There's no place for thieves, and rogues in my house!
No. - I said get out of my house.
Okay!
"What I had thought, what happened?"
"My beautiful dream shattered."
"Earlier one son walked away..
..and now the other son has gone away from mother."
"Sometimes I think."
"How a hell must be?"
"Hell must be like my house."
"Sometimes I think."
Aren't you ready yet?
Where are we going?
Forgotten? We're going to Shekhar's to ask for Bubbly's hand.
You've become a lawyer all right, but you have no brains.
Just think.
Both the sons have left their house. They must be upset.
Is this a proper time to discuss marriage?
It is the proper time!
When they hear about Bubbly's marriage..
Both the brothers will come home.
Get me? - You're right, sir.
No question of refusal.
It was sort of decided since childhood.
But it's better we ask her.
Okay? Look, she'll feel shy to tell you.
So I'll go. You all chat.
Tell this idiot to thank his stars that..
..he's got such a simple 'In- law'.
Else, he would've had to plead, with the boy's side no end!
True. He's an A-1 'In-law'.
I'll give Bubbly's Wedding party's.
Catering to this Cookie here! - Hey, I'm from the boy's side.
I think she's not agreeing to this marriage.
What! She dare do this!
Don't get angry. Kids are moody.
Some other day, okay? We'll take your leave now.
Bye, Laxmi.
Babli!
Come here.
Did you refuse the proposal? Answer me!
I don't want to marry. - Why not?
Have you also found some lowly match for yourself?
Answer him. - I'm scared of marriage.
I'm scared that if I get a heartless husband like Papa..
Then my life will also be a living hell, like yours.
What! Your father's heartless. My life is living hell?
Yes. Can you do anything in this house on your own?
You wear whatever Papa likes. You eat whatever Papa likes.
You're always chanting his name! I can't accept such slavery.
Shut up! A life lived for each other..
..by husband and wife is true life.
Who knows your Papa better than me?
He who's a stone to you, is my God.
It is faith which makes a stone into a God.
Let it be, my dear. Why are you getting upset?
I thought Bubbly was still a little girl.
But look at her talk!
What nonsense! What does she know?
The holy bond of matrimony..
Isn't a thing to exhibit, but a sweet- bond to be felt.
This girl, whom we rocked in our arms..
..Held her finger to walk..
She's teaching us what life is all about?
Keep in mind.
You'll never understand all this, till you become a wife!
I've seen so much as your daughter, that I don't wish to..
Live a suffocated life as somebody's wife!
Babli! - Laxmi.
Is this the respect you have for your father?
Get out of my sight!
Go on.. get lost!
Laxmi.
Dear God, all these vermins were born to me!
Dear.
What's the matter?
By this time you should be on the dining table.
And you're still asleep?
I'm not sleeping.
I haven't slept at all, and I'm not feeling well.
I'm feeling depressed.
You're complaining for the first time.
I understand. The kids have been battering your heart no end.
How long will it endure this? I'll call the doctor.
No, don't.
Nobody needs me here anyway.
No need anyone of you.
I need you. Very much.
Listen. Forget what's happened.
Now get ready. We'll go to the doctor.
No. It's nothing serious. I'm all right.
Listen! I give in to you..
..that does not mean, I'll tolerate this too.
If you don't listen, I'll fast unto death!
Okay. As you wish.
Greetings!
Good morning, Doctor. - Good morning.
Sister- in- law you? Greetings!
Please sit down.
You're carrying a stick? What's wrong? Anything the matter?
Age and circumstances always take toll of the body.
For some time now..
..I feel as though my legs are losing their strength.
Whenever he climbs or walks fast he begins to pant.
I'm getting old now, surely.. I'm not..
Mr. Shekhar.
Yes.
He had high fever too today. Please check him thoroughly.
Come along.. - Go on.
Sit on this.
Open your mouth.
Oh Doctor. - Open your mouth.
I remember a joke. A wife said to her husband.
'I'm not going to speak to you! The husband asked, 'Why'?
She said "Whenever I sing why do you go outside?"
He said "Because people should not think I'm beating you!"
I think Madam, you didn't enjoy my joke.
Laxmi!
Sister-in-law! - Laxmi!
Laxmi!
What happened suddenly? - Nothing, just a black out.
This happens quite often. - Then is it not serious?
She's saying this for the first time.
She always hides things from me.
Why are you getting upset? I'm all right now.
First tell me his problem. - She'll always say this.
Examine her thoroughly now. - Please.
At this age it's better that you..
..both get tests done every year.
Fast tomorrow morning and I'll get all your tests done.
And on Friday, you'll get your reports too.
Don't avoid this, Madam.
Let's go.
Come on! If these docs don't scare you about tests..
..how will they earn?
Our doctor is not like that. - Honestly! You're too naive.
If I tell you that I make money by..
..taking true and fraud cases..
Will you believe me? - Whether she believes or not..
I'll believe about fraud cases. - Shut up!
Why are you poking your nose in our matter?
Honestly, this ass must've done a lot..
..of good to get a wife like you.
Other husbands have to commit a lot..
..of sins to please their wives!
Whenever I win a fraud case, to atone the sin I've committed..
I send the black coat to the dry- cleaners without fail.
Now I know why he gets his coat cleaned 4-5 times in a month.
I'll get you all some tea. - No! Don't be funny!
That's my birth right! And I know where the kitchen is!
So now I'll make some lovely spicy tea for you all.
Come and sit down. Cookie! We've someone to make tea.
I can't stay out of the kitchen. - How did you become a lawyer?
Hello?
Is it you, Madam? I'll just see and tell you.
Doctor? - Nurse.
The patient whose dressing we did today.
His wound is bleeding. You've to stitch them.
You go and assist Mr. Ahmed. - Yes. doctor.
Take a seat please.
Did you get Laxmi's report? - Yes.
Is everything all right? - Your blood cholesterol is a bit high.
But nothing serious. All will be well.
Never mind my report. You've seen Laxmi's report, right?
I'll prescribe some medicines.
Take them regularly, you'll be fine.
Okay, so I'm not 100% well. But what about Laxmi's health?
What's wrong with you? You usually tell jokes..
Aren't you in a good mood today? Had a spat with wifey?
Or is some patient terminally ill? - Yes. Something like that.
What do you mean by that? I don't understand.
Neither do I, Sir.
I'm not just your family doctor, but a family friend too.
Doctor, please come clean. What is it?
Your wife.. has blood cancer.
What!
My Laxmi has blood cancer? It can't!
Don't mind but shall I show her to some specialist..?
What do you think? Will I joke about such a serious thing?
I've taken advice from various specialists..
..before admitting this.
She must be having it for years.
Please start her treatment at once!
Do anything, but make her well.
Please make my wife well.
A doctor can write only a prescription. Not her fate.
She's at such a stage, that no doctor can cure her.
The cancer cells have spread all over her body.
Doctor, you've sentenced my wife to her death.
I can only advise you, that during her remaining days..
Keep her happy as possible, and let her have peace of mind.
Remaining days? What?
You mean she'll be with me for few days only?
Listen she must not know she has blood cancer.
And that her days are numbered. Now listen very carefully.
As her end nears..
..she won't feel hungry and will not digest food.
She'll breathe heavily. Get a yellowish tinge on her face.
She'll sweat and then get a very high fever.
And in the end, her face will become dry and she'll see less.
To see all this, I don't think I'll stay alive.
I won't.
Hello?
You? - Sit down. Relax.
Oh God! This lightning pierces the eyes, I tell you.
It flashed so brightly. I think it fell somewhere.
Yes. Somewhere very near too.
You're sitting all alone? - Yes.
I'm alone. I've nobody with me.
I understand.
This separation from the kids has made you vulnerable.
Even a cow misses her calf and becomes..
..quiet when it leaves her.
When Ravi was here he used to sit by me and prattle on and on.
And Shashi was my shadow. He went wherever I went.
Laxmi.
There! By telling you my troubles..
..I've made you miserable too.
No. Both parents are responsible for the birth of their kids.
But even then, a mother is a mother.
She doesn't assert her right over them.
She just simply loves them. But kids don't understand this.
Maybe, they are right in their own way.
Why are you talking like this?
I didn't even know what love was.
I lost my mom, at child birth.
And my father, when I was a boy. Who was there to love me?
I learnt the meaning of love, for the first time from you.
Okay. Will you just talk today? Come on. Have your dinner.
Laxmi.
From today, I'll feed you.
Do all the small chores for you.
No. - Why not?
Haven't you been doing them for me for years?
For a few days..
I mean for many days, can't I do them for you?
I see. But tell me, what did the doctor say about your health?
That I'm fit as a fiddle.
Thank God. I was so scared.
Then why are you talking in riddles like this?
I don't know, but I'm very uneasy.
Must be in the stars.
Tomorrow I'll go to the temple, and meditate.
You'll be relaxed then.
When will you go? - Don't worry.
I'll go by cab, if not the car.
A long life for my dear Laxmi.
I don't want a long life. If you do ask for anything..
Then ask that your Laxmi remains a married woman forever.
Laxmi.
This is the card I wanted.
Come on.
Can you tell me where Ravi stays? - The one at the petrol pump?
Yes.
He lives right over there. - Thanks.
Yes.
Who is it?
You? Please come in, father.
Come in.
Sit down.
Where's Ravi? - Will be home soon.
I came to know the address from the petrol-pump. But..
I didn't know you'd be here.
I'm where I should be.
Are you living together now?
Don't avoid meeting my eyes.
Please look at me and talk. I'm your daughter-in-law now.
So! You're married now.
I had heard that your mom was rich.
That she has a car, bungalow.
Don't you find this cramped?
If the heart is large, then every place seems palatial.
When he was thrown out of the house..
..he was a lonely and broken man.
Said he'd kill himself if f I left him.
When I told my mom she too stopped me..
..marrying a jobless homeless boy.
But when a woman accepts a man as a husband..
..he's all that matters.
I took his hand and came here.
Though we're poor, we're very happy.
You're still standing.
Sit down. I'll get you some tea.
Listen, I didn't come here for tea.
I've swallowed my false pride..
And come here to take my son.
Don't do that.
I left everything for him. If you take him away..
Where will I go? What will I do?
I swear, I'm not a fallen woman as you think I am.
Have mercy. Please don't separate us.. Please.
I beg you.
Get up. I've not come to take him away.
In fact, I've come to tell you..
That all the joys in our house..
..in the form of Ravi's mother.
Are now diminishing slowly. Before it becomes a past..
I've come to take her son, for her peace of mind.
What are you saying?
Yes. Your mother-in-law's ill.
Probably a guest for a few days.
That's why I thought I'd tell her son.
If anything happens..
Don't say that.
She'll get well. I'm sure she will.
Madhu!
Made you cry, eh? Looks as though papa didn't even spare you.
He's an expert at it! Right, Papa?
Thank God that you still called me Papa!
The change you left at the petrol pump is still safe.
I'll get it.
You're blabbering away without knowing anything.
He's here to take you home. - Home! Am I a puppet in his hands?
For him to throw out as he pleases..
..and take home as he pleases?
Only he has respect and shame.
I don't. After insulting me so badly..
He wants me to go home! - Listen to me, will you?
Look son, whatever you said that day, I listened to it.
Today, you listen to me. No matter how hot tempered..
Stern, hard- hearted. But, as far as your mother is concerned..
I, as a husband, you as a son,..
..we both know her very well.
I'm sure even you will never doubt her love.
She's dying to see you. If you refuse to come now..
No matter how much you'll want to see her later..
..you won't be able to.
Father?
Yes, son.
Your mother has.. blood cancer son.
No! No!
No!
That's why I want her to see the happy home..
..she knew and go.
She doesn't know of her illness.
And she should never know either.
We'll live as we used to.
I'll be bossy, and you endure it.
She should feel that you both came home on your own.
Before the light goes out, I'm sure you'll honor my request.
Mom!
Brother!
Listen..
Why are you standing there? Come in.
Mom! - My son.
My son.
Mom!
Brother.
How are you, sister? - Fine.
My son has become so thin. Hasn't he, my dear?
No. I'm absolutely fine. But how are you, Mummy?
Idiot! What's wrong with her health?
Eh? - Listen!
She's your daughter-in-law.
I see. So you convinced him and brought him home.
Bless you.
Forgive me. Because of me, you and your son separated.
I know I'm not up to your social standard. But I promise you..
I won't do anything which will make you ashamed of me.
Okay, Okay.
What kind of a husband are you? She has no ornaments on her.
As if he was drawing a fat pay to adorn her with ornaments!
Go and help them wash up, and see to their lunch.
Come along brother. You too.
What's this?
They hardly got home and you showed your true nature.
What will she think? - Let her think what she likes.
I don't care.
Come, let's have our lunch. - I'll serve you first. I'll eat later.
Every morning, before 6 O'clock, you used have your bath..
Dress up, put vermilion in your parting, and touch my feet.
But today, you're fast asleep.
Go back to sleep.
I overslept today. - So what?
A deep slumber means good health.
Every day, the servant doesn't come..
..unless we call him 3-4 times.
And today he's come without being called?
Come in the door's open.
Bless you, my dear. I don't take coffee.
I've brought Horlicks for you.
And here's your coffee, Daddy.
Absolutely bad! Is coffee prepared like this?
Why do you hurt her? She's new. You could've told her kindly.
I can't tell her kindly! I'll get the paper.
Daughter-in-law.
Yes?
The coffee was just fine.
And thank you my dear.. For this pretense on my saying.
Laxmi.
Thinking of something again? - Not really.
Look I've become so forgetful I..
..applied lime to the betel- leaf.
But I forget the catechu. Without these 2 ingredients..
The betel leaf doesn't really taste good.
I know what you're implying. One son has come home.
Without the other, your home is incomplete.
I wonder where Shashi is. - Wherever he is, he must be fine.
But since when have you stared eating betel-leaves?
I don't feel hungry nowadays. When I force myself to eat..
I feel sick.. That's why I eat this.
As time draws near..
..she won't feel hungry and have digestion problem.
Hey, what's wrong with you?
Nothing, my dear.
I want you to print this in your paper, by tomorrow.
Oh, sure.
'Dear son, your mother is very sick.'
'Let bygones be bygones.'
'Return home as soon as possible.'
'Your father.'
Any photograph? - I forgot it in the car.
I'll just get it. - Hold on. I'll call the peon.
This is the proof.
Yes.
Take keys from him and get the photograph from his car.
It's all right. I'll give it to him myself. Come along.
Send Mr. Saxena in here.
Your mother is seriously ill, she has cancer.
Look, consider my behavior with you till now, as madness..
And forget everything. If not for me, for your mom's sake.
Please come back.
Come in, son. Why are you standing there?
How are you, Mom?
How did you know it was me without seeing me?
Silly! You were in my womb for 9 whole months, and more.
I can sense you in all the ways.
You even smell like me!
Please forgive me, Mom.
I forgave you a long time ago. What does a mother have..
Except love and forgiveness?
Your papa's here. If he says anything to you, don't react.
Just keep mum. Okay? - Okay.
Come.
So! His Highness returns. Pangs of hunger must've brought him.
I scolded him too. But he cried and sought forgiveness.
Said hotel food doesn't suit him, so I thought..
If you say so, of course.
All right. If you wish it, then let him stay here.
Go inside now.
Now that your home is full, you're happy now, aren't you?
Yes.
Very much. I'm at peace now. - But I'm very uneasy.
What are you thinking of? - Don't know why, but nowadays..
I'm finding you changed. - Me?
Don't know why, the time seems to fly these days.
Come and rest.
Really? That's really a good news.
Of course I'll tell my husband.
Listen, that was Laxmi. Both her sons have come home.
Really? - Yes. And Ravi's married too!
That's wonderful.
Laxmi just couldn't stop praising the girl.
She must be worthy of that. - When will we get such a girl?
This is Shekhar uncle's file. - You've come at the right time.
Now for God's sake tell Mom, when you intend to marry.
You both know, that as my wife, and your daughter-in-law..
I've always had Bubbly in mind.
And today too, I feel the same.
Very good!
Babli!
Hey! Where are you going?
My parents are out. - Fine.
Even my brothers are not home.
Never mind. The one I want to talk to..
She's home, isn't she? I wanted to meet you for days.
I did phone, but I couldn't talk to you.
Thought before I finally decide..
..it's important that I meet you.
My mom wants me to marry very soon. - So get married.
Don't be funny! Look into my eyes and tell me.
The love we've felt- since childhood, was it all false?
Some sort of a game? Don't you have any feelings for me?
Who said so?
Then why did you refuse my mom's proposal?
I was against marriage. I never said I won't marry you.
And mother, I..
Enough son! My belly's aching with laughter.
What's the joke? Let's hear it too.
Shashi's been cracking jokes. We nearly died laughing.
Laughter is the best medicine! - True.
Today, after so many days, the whole family's together.
Everyone's so happy!
Today's just a rehearsal, Mummy. The D- Day's tomorrow.
What's so special tomorrow?
Tomorrow's your silver wedding.
25 years! They flew away like 25 days!
We never saw you as a bridal couple.
Tomorrow we'll dress you up as one. What say?
Yes! We'll dress Papa as a groom.
And we both will dress up Mom, as a bride.
Wow! You're looking so nice! You must put a kohl mark..
You're right. - Quiet, you imps!
But your mom is not here for you do this farce.
Whatever you're doing for your Mom..
..I'm really very obliged to you.
What are you talking, Papa.
Due to circumstances, we went away from you for sometime.
But that doesn't mean we don't love you. Honestly, Papa..
We didn't act even for a day.
Whatever we did for you..
Was our duty. Should you be obliged to us for that?
You brought us up.
How would you like it if we began to thank you?
Okay, son. Say no more.
The silent language of these hot tears clearly state..
That the blood that had boiled has now cooled down.
My legs have now regained their strength.
I don't need any artificial support now.
Both my sons are beside me!
Enough, my dear. - You're a bride today, Mom.
25th Anniversary is no joke.
Lessen the flowers, my dear.
I can't stand their fragrance now.
What are you talking.
When Papa sees you decorated with flowers like this..
he'll fall in love with you again!
Oh? You know this too, eh? - I know much more.
Do you know, Deepak was here yesterday.
No she's just.. - Let her finish, my dear.
Tell me.
This adamant daughter of yours has agreed to get married.
Really?
I'm so very happy. - There's another good news too.
Nothing Mummy. I just bought some raw mangoes for pickle.
But she never made any.. She just ate them raw.
Well?
You two naughty girls. I'll tell this good news to him first.
Hurry up, you girls. - Can't you see the groom's waiting?
Listen.. I've some good news..
I've got even better news. - I'll tell you first.
No, I will. - No, I will.
No, I'm first. - No I am.
No! Ladies first.
Okay. You tell first.
We're going to have a guest soon.
Your father! - No, not that.
There's going to be a child. - What? Why didn't you tell me?
You'll be a grand father!
What? - Yes.
Hey.
Congratulations, son.
First hear the other good news.
Then congratulate them together.
There seems to be a long list of good news today.
Tell me. - Bubbly has agreed to marry.
Really? That's really a darn good news.
I was worried only about her.
By the grace of God, everything auspicious is happening.
Papa, stand next to Mummy. - Why?
Mom you too. - Come on, Papa.
What are you all doing?
Come on. Tell us. Look! See her blush like a bride.
Please bless all of us.
Be blessed with happiness always.
May God give you a very long life.
"By touching the dust of your feet..
..I adorn my forehead."
"You are not a woman, but Goddess."
"I worship you."
"Your Sindoor and your Bindi says."
"Only one married woman amongst millions..
..is lucky as you."
"Your Sindoor and your Bindi says."
"Only one married woman amongst millions..
..is lucky as you."
"Your Sindoor says."
"You served your husband like..
..he was your God."
"You served your husband like..
..he was your God."
"You didn't different between your daughter and daughter-in-law."
"Seeing you we recognized God."
"You keep everyone happy and endure pain."
"Only one married woman amongst millions..
..is lucky as you."
"Your Sindoor says."
"When you see your face in mirror, he mirror says.."
"When you see your face in mirror, the mirror says.."
"..you yourself are a mirror for everyone."
"You always keep smiling like.."
"..the Ganges flows from Shankar's hair."
"Only one married woman amongst millions..
..is lucky as you."
"Your Sindoor and your Bindi says."
Laxmi!
- Mother!
Laxmi! What's the matter?
Nothing. I'm panting a bit.
You have a high fever, dear.
What are you staring at?
Laxmi! - Yes.
Your face has become yellow.
No.
What are those pimples doing there? - It's so hot..
Her face will go yellow. She'll sweat and have a high fever.
Her face will go dry..
Call the doctor. Hurry.
Stop! I don't want a doctor.
Today, after so many days,..
..we've all been so happy.
Don't spoil it all by calling a doctor now.
Be quiet. You know nothing.
I've still a lot of chores to do.
Let me have my way.
Don't waste time by calling a doctor.
Sister-in-law!
What are you doing?
How much money did I give you? - Rs.300/- .
Why do this now?
Let me ask her the expenditure.
Tell me. - Rs 120-50 to the milkman.
Sewing machine repairs Rs 13. Gas cylinder, Rs 57/- .
Altogether, Rs 109-50. The remaining amount is with me.
Shall I bring it?
See?
You always said I was a bad accountant.
As it is, my whole account is about to get over now.
Take these.
Now you're in charge of this.
Just remember one thing.
Even when wasting, count it first.
He is like discipline.
But why are you talking like this?
I'm tired of taking care of this huge house now.
I too need rest.
Laxmi!
- Mother!
Mother!
Why are you all so worried?
I'm fine.
Seeing all this joy after so many days,..
..has tired me a bit.
Listen kids.
I want to talk to your father in private.
Please take me to our room.
Laxmi!
Please let me call the doctor.
Why are you upsetting yourself?
My time has come.
No! There's nothing wrong with you.
You will be alright. Laxmi.
You've been hiding it from me for days now.
Do you want me to be in the dark night till the end?
About what?
When you went to the hospital, I had phoned you there.
The nurse asked me to wait and put the phone down.
She forgot about it, I think.
When the doctor told you about it, I heard everything.
What?
Oh my God.
Laxmi!
Even after knowing you had few days to live.. you behaved..
As though nothing was a miss.
Usually, even the strongest..
..Die a little every day after hearing that their death is near.
But you carried on as usual.
Even after knowing everything you suffered within.
You are really great, my dear.
It was my duty to fulfill your wish.
When you didn't want me to know, I shouldn't have known.
Listen..
Without your permission, life won't leave my body.
We've very little time. Bless me that..
I'll die as 'Ever-a-bride'.
No. That's impossible.
I can't let you go while I live.
I can't breathe. Allow me to go, please.
No, my dear. I can never do it.
Laxmi!
I think the time is here. I'll fulfill your wish now.
I bless you, my dear wife.
Be a bride, forever.
No matter how many times I'm born.
I want you as a wife.
I can't see you..
I can't see anything.
Make me sit somewhere. - Laxmi...
Laxmi....
I don't want to leave you.
I can't see you.
Take me in your lap. - Yes.
Well, here we are!
Greetings!
Where are they? Your parents.. where are they?
In their room. - What! Even now?
Why not? - They are a bride and groom today.
Yes. Let's go see.
Let's see what the old couple is up to. Come on.
Hey, what are you both whispering about?
Come on, garland each other now.
Shekar?
Shekar! - Father!
We had brought these garlands for a bride and groom.
Not to decorate your biers with!
"Your tears fell down and gave birth to new flowers."
"You prospered everyone."
"When you died, the earth and sky is empty."
"May you go to heaven."
"You enjoyed the bliss of heaven on this earth."
"Only one married woman amongst millions..
..is lucky as you."
"Your Sindoor and your Bindi says."