(Temple Bell Tolling)
(Indistinct Chattering)
"Oh, brave soldier!"
"I bow to you a thousand times over, brave soldier."
"My deliverer, how should I sing your praises?"
"I bow to you a thousand times over, brave soldier."
(Music Playing)
"A thousand times over."
"You dedicate yourself to the battle heart and soul."
"Your concentration is always absolute."
"You're always a winner, many times over."
"I bow to you a thousand times over, brave soldier."
"A thousand.."
"A thousand times over."
(Crowd Applauding)
There he is! How was today's show, Vrindavan?
It was good. It was a full house.
They got cries for an encore four times.
Then when will you have an encore with us? - Not today.
Here we are. - Mother! Mother, we're here! - So, you have come.
You're so late. You did come directly home, didn't you?
Where else could I go?
You had sent these two guards with me, after all.
Mother, the people weren't ready to let father go.
Really! So you both stayed awake?
Sister Bansi was dozing off. - Hey! When?
We had a small and happy family.
Father, mother, sister Maan and me.
By "sister Maan", you mean..
Mansi. The heart's desire. 'Mansi'.
And 'Bansi'? How did you get this name?
Actually, my name isn't Bansi, Doctor.
What then? - It's 'Bansidhar'. - What?
When I was going to be born..
..my mother and father were hoping for a son.
My father had even chosen a name for his son.
The music-loving God, playing the flute, 'Bansidhar' (Lord Krishna).
But unfortunately, I was born instead of a son.
So, the name remained.
Thank God, it became 'Bansi' from 'Bansidhar'.
(Humming)
"When the armlet comes off.."
Wow! This is what we call rhythm.
I'm a singer's wife. I can at least catch this much rhythm.
Have this. - I want the whole piece.
Then wait. - Mother, it's very hot.
Hey, you took the bigger piece! - So what? I'm elder.
Aunt! Aunt! - Yes, Pushpa?
May Mansi come to my place after school?
Why? Any special reason?
Today is my birthday. - Happy birthday. Sit.
I still have to visit many houses.
At least have some sweets. - You will send Mansi, won't you?
Only sister Maan? - Only my classmates are coming, you see.
Mansi, do come. - No one ever invites me.
(Crow Caw)
Father!
Father! Father! Mother! Look what I got! Look!
Did they give all the kids toys for her birthday?
Not everyone. Only I got the doll. - Really.
I sang a song. It was very nice. Everyone was delighted.
Well done, dear.
By the way, Mansi, you shouldn't praise yourself.
But her nose is rather flat.
I was going to give you this doll.
But if you don't like it, then let it be. I'll keep it.
No, I like it! I like it! This doll is very pretty.
But, Sister Maan, what of you? - My doll is right here.
(Laughing)
Father, I'll learn music. - Me too! Me too!
Yes, why not? You're my children, after all.
How can you escape from music?
Teach us with the harmonium! - Yes! - Hey, listen!
They won't listen now. Careful, Mansi.
Hey, carry it. - Keep it here.
Music is not just confined to the music box.
It's present everywhere like air.
First, learn to listen to music. Music is everywhere.
Listen to the music of the earth, the sky, the trees and the leaves.
Well? Did you understand? Bansi?
"Those who have to hear do."
"They hear music..
..in everything."
"Their heartbeat and breath contain a tune."
"Their life is a song."
"It's hidden in this wind, and thunders among the clouds."
"Music is there in the skylark's singing.."
"..as well as in the crow's harsh noise."
(Crow Caw)
(Laughing)
"Those who have to hear do."
"They hear music in everything."
"Their heartbeat and breath contain a tune."
"Their life is a song."
"The vessel containing lentils speaks."
"If it's stoked, it fires up!"
"It asks us to bring it to a boil, and then temper it."
(Music Playing)
"Vessels in the kitchen make a noise."
"Drops of water drip. Rainfall has its own music."
"Children run while making a noise. A boat moves on water."
"The canals make a noise too."
(Flute Playing)
"Those who have to hear do. They hear music in everything."
"As the monsoon begins, the grass spreads.."
"..like a deep green sea. A frog hidden in it says.."
"The sun sets behind a tree."
"The village is immersed in dusk."
"The cattle return to their sheds."
"They make a soft noise."
"The sun sets behind a tree."
Hey, why are you pulling the blanket? - I'm feeling cold.
Then go and get another blanket from mother.
Come, let's go and sleep with mother and father. - Go on.
Now tell me. You were going to give me some good news, weren't you?
Mansi and Bansi are going to get a brother.
What? What are you saying?
Is it confirmed? - Yes, it is.
But how do you know that it's going to be a boy?
A woman feels it within her.
I've got special information that it's going to be a boy.
You had got this information last time too.
And we had Bansi. One more girl. A problem for us.
Just see, it'll surely be a boy this time.
May things turn out as happily as you say.
But this time, we won't decide the name before the child is born.
Sister Maan, you know what we'll do if it's a boy?
(Laughing)
Girls, every year in Maharashtra..
..a music competition is organised with great grandeur..
..in which a girl gets a prize. The title of 'music princess'.
This is considered to be a great honour.
For the first time, Nimbapur has got the chance..
..of taking part in this competition.
So, who wants to take part in this competition?
Raise your hands.
Me. - Hey, Bansi! - Four.. - Raise your hand!
Very good.
(Tabla Playing)
"My beloved has come home."
"Everyone gets together to sing."
"Sing.."
"Everyone gets together to sing."
"My beloved has come home."
"Everyone gets together to sing."
"My beloved.."
Why is your hand so cold? Are you afraid?
No. - Will you be able to sing? All our teachers will be there.
Yes, I'll sing.
Look, don't embarrass yourself in front of everyone.
If someone laughs, ignore them.
Why would anyone laugh? - We can't trust girls.
They just need an excuse.
Well done, well done. Go and sit.
Next year, come better prepared.
Now, Bansi Vrindavan.
Bansi, what will you sing?
Yes, Bansi. What will you sing? Will you sing?
Why? - Teacher, she's shy. She got scared. She won't sing.
What's there to be scared of? Come, dear.
Okay. Mansi. Mansi Vrindavan. - Yes! Yes, that's me, Teacher!
Tea.
Bansi, has Mansi not come?
Nowadays, she's not permitted to stay awake at night.
Why? - On Saturday, she's going to Mumbai..
..to participate in the 'music princess' competition.
Great! You won't go, Bansi?
She'll go, but next year. Right, dear?
Vrindavan! Vrindavan! - Yes, what's the matter?
Revati has sent me. - Why?
Mansi has fever. She even vomited a few times.
Fever? She was fine in the evening.
What's the temperature? - It's very high.
(Bell Tolling)
Bapu, give this at home. Tell them I'll be there soon.
Don't wait too long. - I'll come as soon as the curtains fall.
She has jaundice. - What? Jaundice?
There's no need to worry. You just have to be careful.
But, Physician, she has to go to Mumbai on Saturday.
Are you crazy, Vrindavan?
Mumbai? She mustn't step out of the room for 15 days.
This is too much. - It's very unfortunate.
This is a terrible blow God has dealt us! - Indeed.
Do you see that corner, Vrindavan?
We had made a special place for the 'music princess' trophy.
I was working so hard on Mansi. - Really?
Yes.. I mean, no one can match you.
He practises so much with Mansi and Bansi.
Can't Bansi sing? - Bansi hasn't given the audition.
There must be many other girls..
..in the school who can sing, Prof. Pendekar.
They all sing tunelessly. Only Bansi is capable.
Bansi! Bansi! - But without the audition..
We'll audition her. - Yes.
After all, there is only Prof. Pendekar..
..and I in the committee.
Please agree, Vrindavan. - Yes.
If not Mansi, then your other daughter will get the trophy. - Yes.
First, let's ask Bansi whether she'll sing or not.
Yes, Father! I'll sing! I'll sing!
Mother, may I have a bath? - Not today, dear. Tomorrow.
Be careful!
Sister Maan! Mother! Mother! - What is it?
Look, I got the prize!
Wow! My dear child! My 'music princess'!
Wait, I'll shield you from bad luck.
Sister Maan! Sister Maan, look what I got for you.
'Music princess'.. Bansi..
(Alarms Wailing)
The session time is up.
If you want, we can continue the session.
No, let's stop here for today.
Alright. You're being very brave.
Are you taking your medicines on time? - Yes.
And sleep? - Like a child. - Good. We're progressing.
No, Doctor, it's not progress..
..until I get back my ability to sing.
Have patience. Music will find you on its own.
Don't force the issue.
Speaking of music, I just remembered that this Saturday..
..Kuhu is singing at our place. Will you come?
Saturday.. It would have been my pleasure to come.
But this Saturday, I'm going out. I'm sorry.
Please. - Thank you.
Yes! Kuhu, my daughter. - Hello, dear. - Hello. - Nice meeting you.
Likewise. - Bye.
Aruna.. - Yes, sir? - Next patient, please. - Mr. Mehta.
Mr. Chaman, any special news?
All routine matters, Madam. We had received these calls.
And this important letter is from Mahesh Jangjani.
Shevu, get some tea. And toast too. - Not toast, not toast.
She's so dramatic.
Mr. Jangjani will take us to Seychelles for a musical tour.
'Musical night', with you as a star attraction.
The main singer.
The main singer, who can't sing.
Mother, it's just in your mind.
Once the microphone is in front of you, everything will be alright.
And if not, I'll provide playback for you.
By the way, they've invited me too. 'A small shining star'.
Basically, they need your name.
Let's go. Along with you, I'll also get a trip abroad.
It would be best that they call you on your merits, Kuhu.
Kuhu Vrindavan and party. Then I'll come with you.
It's you they want.
Believe me, they'll surely call you.
When that happens, we'll see.
Until then, think what a nice change it'll be for you.
My sessions are going on with Dr. Samarth.
Sessions. Will they yield results?
It's all about the faith a person has.
It's better to trust a doctor rather than to pray and fast, right?
That depends. What faith?
It's not easy to entrust your past to someone else.
Well, Vrindavan? Will it be a boy this time, or a girl yet again?
I'll know soon. - Inform us about it.
Shevanta, what's the news? Has.. - Yes.
What happened? Is it a boy? - Yes, it's a boy.
(All Cheering)
Mansi.. - Yes?
Our little brother isn't alive. He died.
It's good that we didn't choose a name for him, isn't it?
Have this. - No.
Mother, when will you get up from the bed?
We don't like the 'rotis' (flatbread) sister Shevu cooks.
How are you, Revati?
I don't have the strength to get up.
I don't feel like doing anything.
How will you get the strength? You don't eat anything.
I didn't give you a son.
What's so special about a boy?
Just see, these two girls will one day become tigresses.
They'll make us famous.
Dear, call Shevu. I'll call the physician.
You're drunk.
I had a little after many days, because I was worried about you.
Promise me, you'll give up this habit.
Get well quickly, Revati. I promise I won't touch alcohol.
Just get well soon. You heard, Lord. I've promised.
No. - Have a little. - No, I'm not hungry. Take it away.
Listen.. - Yes? - Take Bansi along with you.
Come, Bansi. Let's go to pick tamarinds.
No. - Come. Come!
Mansi, you're sensible, aren't you?
Suppose I have to go somewhere.. - Where?
To get well. For some days, I'll go far away from here.
Take care of everyone.
Who will cook? I don't know how to cook.
Shevu will cook. She'll stay with all of you.
But the actual responsibility is yours. Take care of Bansi.
Will you be like a mother to her?
'Lord, You didn't keep Your promise.'
How black the clouds are!
Where is the peacock of my heart?
My thief, the naughty Nandkishore.
Vrindavan, today is 'Saubhadra'. 'Saubhadra'! - 'Saubhadra'! Go.
Banmala.. Banmala, accept these ornaments.
You aren't even touching them.
A woman stays away from jewellery?
I'm seeing this miracle for the first time.
Vrindavan, today is 'Saubhadra'. Not 'Maan Apmaan'.
(Laughing)
I protected you from the clutches of dacoits.
You're saying the wrong dialogues, Vrindavan.
So accept these jewels, Banmala. - Subhadra.
Say, "Did some wild bird trouble my beloved?"
Banmala.. - Subhadra! - Why are they laughing?
Hey, Vrindavan! Just leave!
(Laughing)
(Thunder Rumbling)
Bapu!
Bapu, wake up!
Otherwise, I'll awake the whole neighbourhood by shouting!
Drunkards don't feel ashamed.
Why are you creating a scene at this hour of night, Vrindavan?
Go home. - The night still stretches ahead, Bapu.
You're getting drenched.
From outside. I'm very happy from within, Bapu.
Those wretches threw me out of the theatre.
Give me some money, Bapu. I'll return it tomorrow.
Give me Rs.10. Rs.5 will also do. Don't go inside, Bapu.
I won't move from here. Your kids will wake up.
Give me Rs.5, Bapu. I'll leave.
To what level have you stooped?
You're such a great artist and..
..you beg at someone else's door?
What did you say, Bapu? Beg? Stand there and hear.
"The clouds rumble and come forward."
(Music Playing)
"There is darkness spread all over the skies."
"The clouds rumble and come forward."
"There is darkness spread.."
"There is darkness spread all over the skies."
"When there is darkness.."
"..it rains very heavily. Still, why is my mind thirsty?"
"Why is my mind thirsty?"
"The clouds rumble and come forward."
"There is darkness spread all over the skies."
"There is absolute darkness.."
"There is darkness spread all over the skies."
"Darkness everywhere."
"It rains very heavily. There is so much rain."
"It rains very heavily.."
"It rains very heavily. Still, why is my mind thirsty?"
"Why is my mind thirsty?"
"The clouds rumble and come forward."
"The clouds rumble and come forward.."
The clouds rumble.."
"The clouds rumble.."
"The clouds rumble and come forward."
Wow! Vrindavan, wow! Here. Take this.
I've earned this, Bapu. I wasn't begging.
Did Vrindavan ever give up drinking?
No. He continued drinking.
Gradually, he stopped getting work.
We sold our house and started living in a tenement room.
The last couple of years.. were like a wait for death.
Your.. What did you both do for a living?
Sister Maan took on the responsibility of both of us.
She became my mother. I'll never forget that day.
Sister Maan also found a job..
..at a tailor's establishment..
..stitching on buttons and buttonholes.
Did you both complete your education?
Yes. Every year, we both used to get singing scholarships.
All our teachers helped us a lot. Especially Prof. Joshi.
He kept encouraging us.
But how did you both reach Mumbai?
Our distant relatives got us to Mumbai.
Uncle and aunt would make us slog all day.
And in return, we got two meals a day..
..and a roof over our head.
Those day, there was only one solace.
Father's harmonium.
Sister Maan started teaching..
..'bhajans' (hymns) to the women of the neighbourhood.
"Hail lord Rama! Hail lord Rama!"
"He is the savior of all."
"Hail lord Rama! Hail lord Rama!"
Soon, sister Maan started getting calls..
..to sing songs in B-grade movies.
Even in chorus songs, sister Maan's..
..magical voice was quite apparent.
That was the beginning.
"Hail lord Rama! Hail lord Rama!"
"He is the savior of all."
Bansi, Shevu, look at this. I've bought so much stuff!
What's all this? - The proof of my earning. Take it.
Today, I got the payment for my singing.
You know how much I got? Rs.500!
Yes! I didn't even save a penny. I spent everything.
Look, this sari. How does it look?
It looks very good on you.
Fool, I've not got this for myself.
This is for you. Wear it.
(Laughing)
Shevu, this is for you.
How can I wear this? - Why?
Will it look good that..
..an unfortunate woman like me wear jewellery?
Keep it. I won't wear this.
Okay, we'll see about that later. Now, listen to some good news.
On Tuesday, I'm going to record a song.
You know for whom? - No, tell us.
Name of a few famous music directors.
At the top are Indraneil Yadav and..
Yes, you're right!
(Tabla Playing)
"Once again, the season has awakened."
"The air is fragrant and moving again."
"The sun's rays have come to the flowers again."
"Once again, the season has awakened."
"The season appears refreshing again."
"Flowers have gained colour again."
"A river surges forward again."
"A cuckoo sings again."
"My mind sings out again."
"Once again, the season has awakened."
"Love is once again in the air."
"Words again blend into a tune."
"A song reverberates in our breath again."
"Our voices have become pleasant."
"This blue sky has turned lively again."
"Once again, the season has awakened."
Ma'am..
Yes? - Mr. Gaware has sent this letter. - Thank you.
Sister Maan, today on father's death anniversary..
..I've made a decision.
I'm going to make an important announcement.
And I too am going to make an important announcement.
You know, what is this?
First, taste this and see if the salt is okay.
It's too hot. What were you going to announce?
Sister Maan, I too will sing.
What do you mean? You do sing day and night.
Not that. Now I'll actually sing.
As a career. Playback. Say something.
Add some more salt.
Say something about my decision.
When you have already decided, then what can I say?
You know that I don't do anything..
..without your permission.
Bansi, how come you suddenly thought about a career?
Not suddenly. I've thinking about this for quite some time now.
I should also do something.
How long will I stay dependent on you?
Bansi, I know that I can't keep you with me forever.
You too want your own home.
And maybe the time has come for that.
We'll make our father's name famous..
..in our own separate ways.
I'll nurture his singing, and you nurture his bloodline.
Get married. - Marriage? - Yes.
Bansi should get married before you? What are you saying?
Shevu, this matter is between us sisters.
I've decided not to marry.
In my life, there is place only for music.
And Indraneil?
Indraneil is married. His wife is in Varanasi.
She's crippled. He can't leave her, and..
Don't worry about my marriage. We're talking about you.
But I still haven't found anyone..
..whom I can think of making my life partner.
Then what do you think? That I've been sitting idle?
I'm searching for a prince for my princess.
And I think I've found him.
You'll choose my life partner?
Bansi, in every family, parents are the ones..
..who fix the marriage for their daughters.
Believe me, Bansi.
Until now, I've nurtured you like a flower. I..
Yes, Sister Maan, yes.
But you're forgetting a major thing.
Music. There is music within me too.
I too inherited father's legacy.
Can I.. - Bansi, you..
Do come in. - Hello. - Hello.
What was the need for this?
The 'pakodas' (fritters) are ready? - They'll be ready soon. - Okay
Have a seat. Bansi, my sister.
Hello. Will you have a cold drink, or tea or coffee?
Say it again.
I mean, for a cold drink, we have 'kokum' (Indian fruit) juice..
..and we have tea and coffee as well.
She must also be a singer.
I.. - Bansi.. - Won't you answer Bansi's musical question?
Give me anything to drink. Fine, tea will do.
And if it's ginger tea, that would be great.
By the way, Bansi doesn't sing less beautifully..
..than Mansi. Isn't that so?
Really? Then someday, I'd like to hear her sing..
Have the 'pakodas'. They'll get cold.
You like prawn 'pakodas'. I've found out that secret.
Wow! Delicious! Mansi, did you prepare these?
If I say yes, then?
You'll be trapped, because next time..
..this will be the special clause in our contract.
Chutney. - Please, join us.
I'll go and make tea. - Yes, do make it. Chutney?
By the way, I didn't know about this skill of yours.
There is magic in your voice. Your hands too are magical.
Come, Mrs. Gaware. What is this?
Milk. - Milk! I haven't touched milk in 30 years.
What mother gave me was the only milk I had.
Milk is hardly something to drink. One minute.
What are you staring at? I know that your father used to drink.
You felt bad?
I also know that your father used to sing beautifully.
Listen, you too sing? Good, good. I like music.
But the song should be spicy, not classical.
We'll also sing a duet someday.
"I'm your moon, you're my moonlight."
Sit. Why are you standing?
You don't talk? Good. Women shouldn't talk much.
I ate too much. Why is this stuff hanging here and there?
Listen, come here. Will you massage my legs?
I asked you politely.
This doesn't mean that you have a choice.
Massage my legs! Come on!
Start from the toes, and gradually move upward.
Come on! - I've never massaged anyone's legs.
Not even my parents'.
I'm not your father! I'm your husband.
Did you understand? Husband! Come on!
Daughter-in-law, tea! - Yes, I'm making it.
(Humming)
Listen, if someone comes to meet me..
..tell them that I've already left.
Is someone coming to meet you today?
Yes, they only want their work done.
What work do you do? - You don't know?
I don't know properly. - You married me just like that?
Sister Maan had fixed the marriage.
If your sister Maan tells you to jump in the ocean, will you do it?
Yes. I've already jumped. - What did you say?
Tea. - The sugar is less.
Daughter-in-law! - Mother has her tea with more sugar.
(Door Bell)
Remember. "He has left."
Is Mr. Suresh at home? - He left early in the morning.
He left? I thought I'll find him at home at least today.
Hey! When will he come? - Late at night.
Late at night.
"Once again, the season has awakened."
"The air is fragrant and moving again."
This is sister Maan's song. - What?
Sister Maan, my sister. - No problem. I have my tea cold.
The song in the radio..
"The air is fragrant and moving again."
"The sun's rays have come to the flowers again."
"Come, my beloved, on every Sunday."
"I love you. Run away from here."
"I'll give you whiskey to drink."
Towel!
"Come, my beloved, on every Sunday."
"I love you. Run away from here."
"I'll give you whiskey to drink." - Towel.
"I'll give you brandy. Come, my beloved."
(Music Playing)
(Crowd Applauding)
Friends, when every child hums the songs even before..
..the movie is at the theatres..
..then that movie will be a hit.
And the dues of this success go to..
..the famous music director Indraneil Yadav..
..and our music queen Mansi Vrindavan.
Friends.. - Sir, show us your card.
You're just pushing your way in. Who are you?
Who are you?
You're asking for a card from me? Don't you know who I am?
Sir, this function is strictly for invitees.
Where are you going? Stop!
Don't touch me. - I won't let you go in. Stop him.
This wretched fellow! From where has he come?
I'll show you. - Sir, come, come.
Now, you understood. - Come, sir.
But you don't know the hard work..
..that goes behind the story.
The song that the lyricist writes, that's an idea.
But the one who breathes life in that idea..
..is the musician.
The songs of this movie have reached you.
Why didn't they seat us in the first row?
The credit for all this goes to Indraneil and Ms. Mansi.
Drink it.
Hello. I'm a journalist working for the 'Saptahik Chandrapuri' weekly.
You're Ms. Mansi's sister? - Yes.
And I'm her brother-in-law.
I want to ask you some questions.
I'm publishing an article on Ms. Mansi.
Yes, do ask.
You must be proud of your sister. - Yes.
Do Mansi and Indraneil complete each other?
As artists, both nurture each other's artistic nature.
And as lovers? - What?
I've heard that both are staying together.
Are they going to marry? Or maybe..
Bansi! Bansi, wait!
Listen, Bansi, ask Mansi about my proposal right away.
This is the right opportunity.
Try to understand.
I won't ask anything. I don't like your proposal at all.
Don't be stubborn! - How can I..
What whispering is going on between you husband and wife?
Nothing, Sister Maan.
How is it nothing? She wants to ask you something.
Me? - Ask her, ask her.
What's the matter, Bansi? - She's feeling shy.
She's feeling shy before me? What are you saying?
Tell me. - Okay, I'll ask.
You must be looking out for a secretary or agent.
That's my specialized field.
And if the secretary is a relative, then it's even better.
To tell you the truth..
..I haven't given a thought to hiring a secretary.
And according to me, the secretary should never be a relative.
Hello, Mr. Suresh.
It's good that we got to meet you today.
I'm busy right now.
Hello. - Can't you see my wife is with me?
Yes, we've met her many times.
But you're never at home.
Go upstairs, I'll be right along. Go.
Where are you going? We want to talk to you.
Come, sir, come. What's going on?
Hey, let go! - You're not returning our money.
Hit him. Hit him harder.
How dare you! - You..
Let's go. - Remember, we'll come again.
(Dogs Barking)
Oh, my God! - No! Stop this drama!
What were you looking at from up there?
Were you laughing? - No! - Were you enjoying it? Tell me!
From the time you've come to this house..
..you're set on destroying everything, you wretch.
(Crying)
(Door Bell)
What's this mark on your face?
Nothing, Shevu. I got up suddenly and hit the table.
The table must be one with two legs.
I recognise this mark very well.
My husband would beat me a lot too. That rogue died.
Where's sister Maan?
She has gone nearby. She'll be back soon.
I'll make tea for you.
"The sun sets behind a tree."
"The village is immersed in dusk."
Very good! Wow! How beautifully you sing!
Mansi never told me that you sing so well.
But I had told you that she doesn't sing..
..less beautifully than Mansi.
Where's Mansi? - I'm here.
Did these people take good care of you?
Where had you gone so early in the morning? - The bank.
To meet the watchman? The bank opens at 9:30am.
Each bank has its own timing.
But how come you've come here at this time?
You didn't come for the rehearsal..
..and tomorrow is the recording.
My throat is sore. So I didn't want to strain it.
Shevu, I'll have tea as well. I'll be back in a couple of minutes.
(Door Bell)
I'll see who it is.
I don't know how to read English.
The note is in Hindi.
'Let the fragrance of our first song..'
'..spread everywhere like that of these flowers.'
Kirti Kumar Jaspal.
By the way, there is no fragrance in these flowers.
Maybe the bank manager has sent them.
And here's your appointment diary. You left it at the bank.
So you're singing for KK?
Inder, you don't have the right to open my diary.
I didn't open your diary. I didn't need to do that.
These flowers revealed your secret.
Look, Inder, we hadn't promised each other..
..that we wouldn't work with others, had we?
You're right. We didn't make any legal agreement.
But there is something called professional ethics.
You should have asked me before..
..or at least told me. I wouldn't have refused.
Now.. - Professional etiquette and personal commitment..
..wouldn't have been marred.
Let it be. You're new at this game.
Gradually, you'll learn everything.
Inder, do you know why I met KK? For Bansi's sake.
You don't know, but Bansi sings very well.
She just needs a bit of grooming.
And she has been telling me for quite a few days..
..that she wants to sing.
KK has agreed to give a break to Bansi..
..on the condition that I sing with her. We both will sing together.
Why didn't you tell me that she sings?
Did you think that I wouldn't give her a song?
That is what I didn't want, Inder.
Look, you gave me a break, helped me to advance.
I can't take advantage of that.
Inder, I didn't think it was right..
..to exploit our relationship.
Your life story is full of great sacrifices.
Okay, I'll take your leave.
Keep those flowers in water.
Otherwise, they'll wither away.
I think he's angry. - I know how to pacify him.
Shevu! - Yes? - Get prawns today. - Okay.
You'll make your famous prawns 'pakodas', won't you?
First, tell me about the duet. - Oh, blackmail?
It's true. We both will sing together for KK Jaspal.
Mansi and Bansi Vrindavan! - Yes.
Together, like when we were children!
Oh, Sister Maan!
(Laughing)
(Music Playing)
"The clouds shower us with rain."
"The droplets create music."
"The clouds shower us with rain. The droplets create music."
"Water dances on the earth."
"The clouds shower us with rain. The droplets create music."
"Water dances on the earth."
"The clouds shower us with rain."
"The skylark sings loudly in the forest."
"My mind and body are at unrest."
"The mad wind sings."
"It's wet and dances."
"The insane wind sings. It's wet and dances."
"Water dances on the earth."
"The clouds shower us with rain."
"There are bees in the garden."
"Swings are hung from trees."
"There are birds on trees-branches."
"Waves and more waves come forth."
"Crow, go and tell my beloved."
"Everyone has come, meet me. Come meet your dearest."
"The rain comes everyday. It repeats this everyday."
"Water dances on the earth."
"The clouds shower us with rain. The droplets create music."
"Water dances on the earth."
"The clouds shower us with rain."
"The droplets create music."
(Crying)
What is this, Bansi? No. Enough. Don't cry.
Take this. Take it.
You fool, today was just the beginning.
Try to understand. - I understand, Sister Maan.
If I remain dependent on you..
..then I'll never be able to make a beginning.
I'll just do the chorus. -You lost hope so soon?
You may not have got a good chance today, Bansi.
But you'll definitely gain from today's session.
I've gained, Sister Maan.
I now know that I'll have to proceed without you.
And I haven't lost hope.
I've also been gifted with the talent to sing.
I've entered this world.. and now I won't step back.
My good wishes.. In fact, my blessings are with you.
You're right.
Maybe I never truly wanted you to enter my world of music.
I didn't want us to become competitors. Enemies.
I didn't want to lose you.
But what has to happen will happen.
Shall I tell you one thing, Bansi?
We'll always keep our professional matters..
..separate from our love for each other. Okay?
Why do you say that, Sister Maan?
The world of music is so big. There is place for us both.
Yes, but there is place..
..for only one at the peak, sister.
(Tabla Playing)
(Laughing)
Hey, Bansi! Please come in. Have a seat.
This is Bansi. - Hello!
What was the need to call me and take an appointment?
You could have walked in at anytime along with Mansi.
By the way, I had told Maan..
..that I want to teach you as well.
She may have told you. - Yes!
I'm waiting for a good opportunity..
..to give you a solo song.
Currently, all the songs are for Mansi..
I'm not eager to get a solo song.
Firstly, I want to practice very well under your guidance.
That is the right attitude.
Come on, sing a song of Mansi's.
Anyway, she is so busy nowadays..
..that she is not at all bothered about her rehearsals.
Take this. Do one or two rehearsals.
Then we'll do a test recording.
(Door Opens)
Where had you gone? - To meet Indraneil.
He has recorded my song. - Why?
Did Mansi run away somewhere that he needs you now?
He has recorded the song on a trial basis.
Had you asked me?
Well, everything goes well in the end!
Sit down. Come on, sit.
Look, from today onwards, I'll handle your singing career.
We'll prove to your sister that..
..with professional handling..
..a person can progress a lot in this industry.
I don't want you to handle my career. - What?
I don't see the need for any agent.
If you force me, then.. I'll give up singing.
Hey, Mr. Indraneil! Where is your wonderful singer?
Where in the world is she?
Babu has gone to find out about her.
Look, he's here. - He's here.
We just mentioned you, and you've arrived.
She has gone to Mumbai Life..
..for Mr. Madhu Kishore Gulati's song recording. - What?
After that, she'll come here directly.
But we had the appointment set for 8 o'clock!
The press reporters and photographers..
..have been waiting here for a very long time.
The shoot is going to be tomorrow. - What will become of my song?
Your song is recorded in this tape.
Don't worry. - What do you mean?
Has Mansi already sung the song?
Not Mansi. Bansi has dubbed the song. - Bansi?
Yes, Mr. Pal. I've recorded it myself.
Hear it. She has the same magical voice.
It's Mansi's voice the people are interested in.
They purchase the record. They watch the movie.
Please, don't worry.
If Bansi sings, your movie will be a great success.
It's a matter between two sisters.
It should not create a rift between the two.
Then it'll be very good for the movie.
We'll also get some spicy matter to write about.
I wouldn't put my name at stake on a whim. - Yes.
I've gained such a good reputation from my years of hard work.
A new star is rising on the horizon.
"The night is almost over."
"The lamps have flickered out."
"I remain waiting."
"I don't know for whom."
"The night is almost over."
"The lamps have flickered out."
"I remain waiting."
"I don't know for whom."
"There is no noise."
"The roads are deserted."
"There is no noise."
"The ways are desolate."
"Dreams lie in ruins."
"What good will thinking about it do?"
"I too am confounded."
"For how long should I live like this?"
"We lie in wait."
"We don't know for whom."
(Music Playing)
"I see no companion now, even in the distant future."
"There is no one to light up my life."
"What should I do? My life doesn't give me a clue."
"My sorrow is like a poison."
"For how long am I to keep drinking it?"
"I remain waiting."
"I don't know for whom."
(Crowd Applauding)
(Door Closes)
This act will cost them very dearly, Mr. Jagdish.
Now, I'll never sing for Mr. Indraneil.
Just watch, I'll ruin him. Only then will he understand.
Tell everybody that now Mansi Vrindavan will sing..
..for those music directors who are worthy of her singing talent..
..and those who can pay her the demanded price.
The news has already spread, Ms. Mansi.
Now, there is only one hot news in the industry.
'Mansi's song, now sung by Bansi's voice.'
'With the very first song, Bansi Vrindavan has proved..'
'..that she is her sister's equal.'
'In fact, the magical quality in her voice..' - Enough!
I know how to read.
Take all these magazines from here.
Here she is. I'll see.
Fine, Madam. Shall I leave? - Do me a favour. - Yes?
Come back in the evening. - Yes, Madam.
Hello. - Hello.
Come on in.
Hey! Why are you looking so wretched?
What are these marks of? What happened to you?
Her husband has given an autograph on her face.
Is this true, Bansi?
Forget about it. I'm used to it now.
You called for me.
Yes, I'll tell you.
First, eat these 'puranpolis' (sweet stuffed flatbread).
They have been prepared just this morning.
Here.
It's a very delicate matter, Bansi.
It can't be as delicate as these 'puranpolis'.
Do you have an idea why I've called you here?
To eat these 'puranpolis'.
Yes, but.. not only for that.
So please, tell me about it.
Indraneil cancelled my song..
..before even hearing me out.
Nobody in the industry has insulted me so badly.
Shevu, please bring some chilly pickle. - Alright.
This is not only an insult to me, Bansi!
It's an insult to our entire family!
But the song remained in the family, right, Sister Maan?
Shevu, the pickle!
As your elder sister, I'm telling you.
I'm requesting you not to sing for Indraneil.
There are many other music directors with whom you can..
You've never introduced me to them.
Thank you.
It's very difficult for me to obey you, Sister Maan..
..because I've decided that I'll only sign for Indraneil.
You've never disobeyed me before today, Bansi.
I had to begin with it someday, right?
For how long was I to remain just your younger sister?
That's not in your control. You're my younger sister..
..and you always will be younger.. Wait!
You're looking to a sinking ship for refuge.
When I stopped singing for Indraneil..
..what do you think will he happen?
Will he be successful even now?
Sister Maan, before you came in the industry..
..he was already successful.
Because of him, you're in the position you hold today.
The times keep changing.
I've just cautioned you.
You're forgetting that it was you who had said..
..that we'd keep our professional and personal matters separate.
Do you remember? - Fine.
We'll drop this matter. Come. Sit down.
Why don't you leave such a husband?
I've thought about it many times.
But now, it's very difficult.
"Now"? What do you mean by that?
I mean that you're going to be an aunt very soon.
The aunt of a dear sweet little girl. - Really!
And if it's a dear sweet son, what then?
Then.. - Then..
(Laughing)
Here. You're needlessly troubled, Ms. Mansi.
Actually, that was a very small conjugal argument.
The marks of these small arguments..
..are visible on Bansi's face.
If you touch my sister again..
..the consequences will be very bad.
She's my wife. I'll definitely touch her. Right?
Fine. Then give this answer in the court.
Now, why are you interfering in your sister's matters?
You got her married off.
That's why I'm responsible for this condition of hers.
I had thought that you have a flat..
..only your mother's responsibility upon you..
..and a small business of your own.
What else could I ask for..
Yes. You heard right, Ms. Mansi.
There are always ups and downs in business.
By the way, I have great schemes for the future.
Hold on to your big dreams..
..and please face reality.
Understand your responsibilities.
You're going to be a father now!
I too was about to say the same thing.
The responsibilities are going on increasing.
And you know very well that I'm facing..
..some problems nowadays.
My partners have also let me down.
Anyway, I'm not going to get disheartened.
I'm thinking about doing some new business.
I'll bring Lucknow to Mumbai.
Look at this. What superb 'chikan' (Indian embroidery) work! Wow!
It's splendid, isn't it?
Look at this.
Hey! Hey! Actually, I need some finance for that.
Now, come to the point.
I think that you're about to waste my money.
At least don't waste my time, please.
In the name of my company.
Suresh Gaware Enterprises. Yes.
(Baby Crying)
The little girl is very beautiful.
And she has a very melodious voice too.
We'll name her 'Kuhu'.
She'll sing like the nightingale.
Like her mother. - Like her aunt.
So, Ms. Mansi had named Kuhu.
That was sister Maan's right.
She loved Kuhu very much.
My daughter was so lucky.
She got the love of three mothers.
And her father? What about the father?
I had thought that after Kuhu's birth..
..there would be some change in him..
..and he would stabilize. But the same nonsense continued.
He got into the business of dying clothes, pest control..
..and even started running a courier service.
I don't know who used to finance him.
He used to take out the frustration of his failures on me.
I started to feel scared for Kuhu.
And finally, we divorced.
So easily?
He would hardly have left an earning wife so easily.
Sister Maan bought my freedom.
You've spent very difficult times with Suresh Gaware.
Do you know what was the greatest difficulty I had with him?
He used to sing in the bathroom..
..very tunelessly.
(Laughing)
Now, my musical career had opened to plenty of options.
Singing for Indraneil for an honour in itself.
Those were very beautiful times.
Eat something at least.
We'll be very late coming back home.
We have to go to the rehearsals now.
We won't be able to work after eating.
You don't have to sing, do you?
Bansi has specially prepared prawn 'pakodas' for you.
Come to me. Come.
How do they taste? - Delicious.
But shall I tell you the truth?
You're unable to cook them..
..the way Mansi used to.
(Phone Ringing)
I'll see to that.
Hello? Oh! Mr. Sartaj! I was just about to leave now.
I have a recording to go to.
Yes. Why, not? I'm always ready to work with you.
What's the theme?
Cabaret? I'll ask her.
By the way, Mr. Sartaj, for any semi-classical or serious song..
..you always run to the great lady.
Yes, I agree. For naughty sizzling songs..
..there is nobody who can compete with Bansi.
But sir, her voice can convey heartrending pain too.
Why don't you understand that? (Horn Honking)
Anyway, some other time. Bye.
"My name is Chhabili. I'm alluring."
"Come to me, beloved. The night is very romantic."
We should really teach him a good lesson.
We're so late. Come on, hurry up!
Shevu! Shevanta! - I'm coming!
Oh, my sweet child! Oh, my sweet baby! My dear.
"There is sleep. There are dreams."
"There is a pram made of sandalwood."
"There is sleep. There are dreams."
"There is a pram made of sandalwood."
"The mother rocks the pram."
"The dear little girl sleeps."
"There is sleep. There are dreams."
"There is a pram made of sandalwood."
"The mother rocks the pram."
"The dear little girl sleeps."
"There are some palaces in my dreams."
"Two are lovely, and two are there from before."
"Of course, the little girl is enchanted."
"The mother rocks the pram."
"The dear little girl sleeps."
"The stars lie in the embrace of the clouds."
"No one can estimate their number."
"They put us to deep sleep."
"The mother rocks the pram."
"The dear little girl sleeps."
"There is sleep. There are dreams."
"There is a pram made of sandalwood."
"Sleep, dreams and a sandalwood pram."
"The mother rocks the pram."
"The dear little girl sleeps."
Sir, may I leave? - Yes, you may go.
Look, in the process of making Kuhu sleep..
..Shevu has herself gone to sleep.
My child has gone to sleep!
My daughter has become so heavy now.
Hey! You naughty girl!
You haven't slept?
Mother, look! Aunt Maan has given me this blinking doll.
This doll goes to sleep too.
Wow! It's amazing! But why didn't my daughter go to sleep?
Uncle Inder! - Hello, dear!
Uncle, you had promised me that you would play checkers with me.
Really? And I never break my promises.
Is this the time to play checkers?
But Mother, tomorrow is a holiday.
Today, Kuhu sent her singing teacher back.
She says that she'll learn from her mother.
Does her mother have time to spare? - Uncle, please! Let's go.
Yes. There was a call from Sagar Movies for you.
Fine. Listen to me. Give all this to me.
Go and heat the food. Yes.
(Phone Ringing)
Hello? - Uncle!
Yes. I've already refused you.
You know that I only..
Oh! Then there'll be no problem.
Please, speak to him directly.
No. He's not here.
Tomorrow.
Uncle Inder has lost! Uncle Inder has lost! - Okay, dear!
Uncle Inder has lost! Uncle Inder has lost!
Why do you lose deliberately? Come on, dear. Let's go to sleep.
Just one game. - Not even a single game.
Come on, quickly say 'good night' to him.
Good night! - Good night, dear.
Come, have dinner. - I'm not hungry.
Please, have some. There's curry.
So, the people from Sagar Films want to give..
..the music assignment of their new movie to me..
..due to your generosity.
Have you not become a bit too emotional?
Why not? I'm an artist.
And you know very well that the self-respect of an artist..
..is as fragile as glass.
I can see the future very clearly.
If I want to remain in this industry..
..I'll have to take your support.
No, Bansi. This.. I won't be able to do this.
I think that the time has come to end it.
An artist should know when he has to stop.
Are you thinking about quitting music? - Movie music.
I'm quitting this industry.
I'll go back to Varanasi and take care of my family business.
And what about me?
You're at the peak of your career, Bansi!
Your voice will touch the skies.
I'm not speaking about my career.
I'm speaking about us. About you and me.
Our companionship has been a beautiful blend of melodies.
But now, the time has come to separate.
It lasted as long as it could.
It lasted as long as it could?
Is that how little I matter?
Bansi, this is best for you.
You have associated your talent with only one person.
I'm freeing you.
Who are you to free me?
I had accepted this bond by choice.
Maybe you were in search of an excuse.
Can you forget me so easily? Tell me.
No, Bansi. It's not that easy. I love you.
I always will.
(Crying)
Best wishes.
(Phone Ringing)
Hello? This is Bansi Vrindavan's office.
She isn't available right now.
You can speak to me.
I? I'm Chaman Dhingra, her secretary.
I can only give you a date three months from now.
By the way, who is the music director?
Yes. Look, it's impossible until September.
Do one thing. Call Ms. Mansi and ask.
I've found it! I've found it!
(Phone Ringing)
Home ministry? Really? Who will be speaking?
The deputy secretary?
I'm the secretary speaking.
Hey! You've left your bottle here.
Kuhu, your bottle is here!
Dubey, give her the bottle quickly.
Madam, there is some very good news.
On the 15th of August, all the soldiers of our country..
..are going to be honoured on a very large scale.
And on this occasion, the government wants you..
..to sing a national song.
What? I'll sing on 15th August?
Why didn't you hand the call to me?
Madam, if it had been the secretary himself..
..then I would have definitely called you.
But he is very busy in the arrangements..
..of his daughter's wedding.
But which song is it?
They are writing a special song.
And along with that, they are sending your flight ticket too.
On 12th August, you'll have to reach Delhi.
On 12th August? There are so many recordings.
What about those?
What am I here for, Madam?
It's a very routine matter.
I'll postpone the dates of these songs.
Just go to Delhi. You don't get to..
..sing a national sing very day.
National song! It is a great honour for me!
(Music Playing)
"The tricolour flies high."
"From the Himalayas of the mind.."
"..the Ganges of a new dawn has descended."
"The tricolour flies high."
"Today, we'll light up.."
"..millions of lamps through love."
"From today, we'll all be living with affection."
"From today, we will.."
"..live for one another."
"We swear this. We swear this."
"We swear this. We swear.."
Mother! Mother!
Aunt Maan is singing on the TV.
Listen!
Mother, let's go!
"From today, there'll be flowers of love on every branch."
"From today, there'll be consent between people."
"From today, there'll never be hatred between us."
"From today, every heart will only say this."
"Today, we'll light up.."
"..millions of lamps through love."
"From today, we will.."
"..live for one another."
"We swear this."
Kuhu! Kuhu will be very happy!
Oh, Bansi! What a surprise!
Why? Are you the only one who can give surprises?
This.. this is for Kuhu.
It's very cute, isn't it?
Okay, just sit a little while. I'll bathe and be right back.
We'll have tea together. - I don't want to have tea.
And you can bathe after I leave.
I'm in a hurry.
What's so urgent that you can't wait for sometime?
I'm ending my relationship with you today.
What? - Don't consider me your sister from today.
You're needlessly being angry, Bansi.
At least, listen to me first. I want to justify myself..
I've heard many justifications of yours.
Bansi, what has happened that you're..
"What has happened?" You're asking me this!
As soon as you came to know..
..that I had received the honour of singing the national song..
..you quietly went to Delhi.
After reaching there, you started your manipulation.
Here I was waiting that sooner or later..
..I'd get some message from the home ministry!
I even cancelled all my scheduled recordings!
And over there, in order to please the home secretary..
..you were singing at his family function.
In order to take my song, you could stoop so low!
I never even imagined it!
Bansi, we had decided that we would keep..
..our personal and professional matters separate. Right?
And we had also decided that we would carry on..
..with our healthy rivalry.. - Healthy rivalry!
Do you call this vile act healthy rivalry?
Please, Bansi! Such things do happen among sisters sometimes..
Don't call me your sister!
That relationship, that bond..
..you have lost forever.
Now, never even try to meet Kuhu or me.
You're dead for us!
This was bound to happen.
It's impossible to continue having two contrary relationships..
..with the same person.
On one side, there was immense love.
And on the other side, there was bitter rivalry.
These two opposing aspects were present..
..in your life since your childhood.
And you have the examples for it with you.
The cloth-doll and the silver trophy. Two opposites.
I too have played my part in this rivalry.
In spite of loving sister Maan immensely, I punished her.
I didn't allow her to meet Kuhu for 10 years.
I.. I can never forgive myself!
Ms. Bansi, maybe that's why you're punishing yourself.
It's possible that even this may have been a reason..
..which has contributed to the ill effect..
..on your melodious voice.
You're disturbed by my words.
Maybe you don't agree.
Yes. No. I don't know.
You present difficult issues in such an easy manner.
I feel very relived after speaking to you.
I feel as if the burden has been lightened from my shoulders.
Wait! I will..
Since our sessions have begun..
..I've developed a strange habit..
..of telling you everything about myself.
In fact, sometimes I speak to you in my dreams too..
There is no need to hesitate at all.
It's not a very strange thing that patients begins..
..conversing with their psychiatrist in their dreams.
Rather, it proves that the patient..
..has complete confidence in his psychiatrist.
Many times, in spite of wanting to do so..
..a patient is unable to reveal his innermost feelings.
In the dreams, a patient's mind is automatically relieved.
There is one more advantage of our dream conversation.
What is it?
It doesn't have any fees charged.
You should have no problems regarding that.
According to my knowledge, you're the highest paid singer.
After all, you're the best. -How can I be the best?
I can't even sing.
I'm completely sure that you'll sign again.
When? How?
I don't know when.
After all, I'm not an astrologer. I'm a doctor.
How? On the basis of your strength.
By convincing yourself that you can sing..
..you'll once again find that enthusiasm.
Don't force yourself. Wait for it.
Take interest in something else.
I'm already doing that. Nowadays, I'm concentrating on Kuhu's career.
Some of her songs are being played on the radio too. - Really?
This Saturday, she's singing in a radio concert.
Will you come? - I'll see.
Let it be. You may be busy.
You don't want to come.
Look, it's not a matter of wanting to come.
It's a matter of professional ethics.
In our profession, if the doctor..
..mingles with his patient outside the clinic..
..it's highly unacceptable.
Oh. - And anyway, I'm a very boring person.
Regarding music..
..you can consider me 'Aurangzeb' (music-despising Mughal emperor).
Really? - Anyway, please continue.
10 years passed by. I didn't meet sister Maan.
As Lord Krishna in the musical play 'Saubhadra'..
..with Subhadra. - He's so handsome.
But Mother, this Subhadra.. It's a man dressed as a woman!
Madam, an old man has come.
When I told him that you're not at home..
..he wouldn't accept that. He's somebody named Joshi.
He says that you know him.
Hello. - Bless you.
Please, come in.
Have some water. -Is it cold? - Yes.
Bring some warm water. Will you have tea or coffee?
Actually, I drink milk. - Yes.
Ramu, bring a glass of lukewarm milk.
Take this. - Thank you.
Vrindavan's anniversary..
..is coming up next month.
Yes, on the 19th.
It's the wish of all the villagers..
..that the occasion be celebrated grandly in Nimbapur.
That'll be wonderful.
The villagers have organized a programme.
They want your.. - Carry on!
They want your help.
I'll always obey you.
The theatre in which Vrindavan became a success..
..is still standing today, though in a poor condition.
On the same stage, Mansi and you should sing together. Well?
Why? What are you thinking so much about?
Mansi readily agreed to it.
So you've already met sister Maan?
You've already asked for her permission?
Yes. After all, she's the elder sister.
To disobey you is difficult for me, sir.
But I have some personal problems.
I can't sing with sister Maan..
Mother! Mother! Just a minute, please! - Later.
She's Kuhu, my daughter.
Hello. - Bless you, dear.
Mother, please. Please come. It's very urgent.
Excuse me for a minute. - Yes.
Yes. What's the matter, Kuhu?
Mother, eight years have passed..
..since aunt Maan and you have seen each other.
Now, if you don't quit your insistence..
..on the occasion of grandpa's anniversary celebrations..
..then I'll go on a hunger strike. - Stop this nonsense.
Mother, you know if I say I'll do something, I do it.
After all, I'm your daughter.
Shevu, just explain something to this crazy girl.
I support Kuhu in this matter.
It's been long enough!
Now if you won't quit your insistence..
..then even I'll go on a hunger strike. Yes. - Hey!
(Birds Chirping)
"Those who have to hear do."
"They hear music in everything."
"Their heartbeat and breath contain a tune."
"Their life is a song."
"They have met again on the path of life."
"They were dearest to each other as children."
"The tune that was lost long ago.."
"The song that was lost long ago.."
"The song that was lost long ago."
Sister Maan! Just bring some water.
Call the doctor!
Aunt Maan! Aunt Maan!
Don't hide anything from me, Doctor.
Tell me everything very clearly.
What has happened to my sister?
Ms. Bansi, I'll be very frank with you.
She is suffering from leukaemia. Blood cancer. - Blood cancer?
What? So suddenly?
This has not happened suddenly.
She hasn't been well for a long time now.
She didn't tell anybody about her trouble.
No tests or check-ups have been conducted.
In fact, no doctor has even been consulted.
But.. but something can be done now at least.
Ms. Bansi, I don't want to give you false hopes.
I'm sorry. It's a terminal case.
Sister Maan! Look over here.
Flowers have arrived.. from Indraneil.
I'm happy to receive them. Just write on my behalf.
There is fragrance in these flowers.
Hey, dear! Come here.
God has blessed you also. Just respect that talent.
You have to progress more than your aunt Maan and your mother.
Practice well.
Otherwise all your life you'll have to sing..
..silly songs. - What? What will I have to sing?
Silly songs! What do you mean by that?
This is Bansi's and my secret.
Your secrets never come to an end.
Tell me, Mother.
I've myself forgotten that secret, Kuhu.
Today, I didn't hear the bell.
Maybe the bell was silent today.
I'll leave now.
Please, don't come to see me off.
Madam, I wanted to speak to you about something very important.
Can't we discuss this later, Mr. Chaman?
Why not? Anyway, it was a very awkward matter.
Then, let's discuss it right now.
Let's end the matter right here. - Come.
Yes? - Madam, I've been your secretary..
..from the past 11 years.
And I think that I've served you with complete loyalty.
Come directly to the point, Mr. Chaman.
Actually, two years have passed.
You're not taking up new songs. - So?
And I'm simply sitting idle and taking salary from you.
You should not have any problems regarding this.
Yes. But if a person like me doesn't have any work to do..
..then I'll get rusty.
What do you want to say?
Madam, I've got an offer.
It's a very tempting offer.
Look, Mr. Chaman, I won't stop you.
You may leave whenever you want to.
Madam, please wait! You didn't ask me..
..who my new client is. My new boss?
I don't think that's my concern at all.
Maybe it is, Madam.
This is my new boss. Kuhu! - What?
Kuhu! - Mother!
Hey! What is all this?
I have got my first solo song. It's a beautiful song.
Really? - Yes, Mother.
Doctor! - Hey! Ms. Bansi!
You, here?
What a pleasant surprise! Can we wish each other?
This means that the stars also sometimes..
..come out for shopping.
Today is Kuhu's first solo song.
That's why I had come to get a present for her.
Please, carry on. Happy hunting. - Thank you. Come.
Hello? Yes! Do you know who has come to my shop?
Bansi Vrindavan! The one who is a playback singer!
Ask Bablu to come soon with the camera.
And you girls also come here immediately.
Come quickly. Okay?
Please, hurry up! We have to leave.
How can we allow you to leave so easily?
I've ordered some ice cream.
But I don't eat ice cream at all.
So then, I've ordered some tea, to be on the safe side.
No. Actually, our staff just wants to meet you.
We found a photographer nearby.
Very well! Very well! Come, I have to take some photographs.
No. First we'll take our photos. - Yes. Come on.
Renuka, call everybody. Call everybody.
Ms. Bansi, why did you stop singing? - Which is your favourite song?
Who is your most preferred music director?
Ms. Bansi, what is your inspiration?
Ms. Bansi! Are you still here?
Come on, we're late. The minister is waiting for us.
I did say I'm getting late, but no one bothers to listen.
But sir, one photograph. - Not now.
She has a very important appointment.
By the way, who is this man?
Actually, I'm.. I'm her bodyguard. Her bodyguard.
Shevu, take the parcel and go home. Okay.
Bye. - Bye. - Thank you very much. - Come, Madam.
(Laughing)
After such a long time, I'm laughing so much today.
I thought I had forgotten how to.
You saved me.
Anyway, you've broken a very important principle..
..of your professional ethics.
Yes, you're right. But now..
..when I've already broken the rule..
..then why don't we take proper advantage of it?
There's a nice garden cafe. Shall we have some coffee?
Yes, why not?
Excuse me.
It's.. - 'Golden Songs' by Bansi Vrindavan.
'Naughty Songs. - Bansi's Early Hits'.
'Aurangzeb', right?
It's so calm and peaceful here.
I don't have any fans here.
You're wrong. One of your fans is here, Madam.
He's a very crazy fan. - Really!
I'm thinking of starting your fan club..
..and becoming its president.
What do you think about it?
What's the use now? My voice has stopped singing.
(Cuckoo Coo)
It can't stop forever, Ms. Bansi.
The country needs your music.
Let it be. Let's discuss about you.
It's such a strange thing that I've been your patient..
..since one and a half year..
..and I don't even know your first name.
Tell me something about yourself.
(Cuckoo Coo)
She's your replica. - Don't evade the matter.
Please tell me. - What do I tell you, Ms. Bansi?
Actually, I'm not at all used to speaking about myself.
What about your family? - My family!
I have one dog, one tortoise and two cats.
A few years ago, my wife passed away due to a prolonged illness.
I'm sorry. - I didn't remarry.
I just got completely engrossed in my work.
My story is over.
Ms. Bansi, may I ask you something?
When you sing, what's your inspiration?
Whenever I've sung, I've always sung for someone..
..who was the center of my life at that time.
During my childhood, it was father.
Then it was sister Maan, and then Indraneil.
And.. and then.. - And then?
Why are you suppressing it?
Just reveal it.
Are we having a session over here as well? - Not formally.
But think about it. I won't charge you.
But if you indeed don't like talking informally like this, then..
No! Maybe this place is appropriate..
..to talk about him.
He was a free bird.
(Drums Playing)
(Crowd Applauding)
Congratulations! Wow! - Thank you!
Thank you. - Wonderful! It was wonderful!
Oh, sweetheart! - Thank you.
Today, if your grandpa and your aunt Maan had been here..
..they would have been very proud of you.
Speak for yourself. How did you like it? - Alright.
(Laughing)
You've proved the meaning of your name today.
And the composition was also very good.
What is this? Give it to me.
Mother, he's Hemang Desai, our music director.
Hemang, she is my mother. - Bansi Vrindavan herself!
Hey! Hey! He's a very dramatic fellow!
Do you always behave like this?
No. No. I've become speechless today.
I don't get to meet Bansi Vrindavan everyday.
Actually, I've seen this scene many times in my dreams.
You come, looking ravishing. And you say that..
.."Hemang Desai, your composition was superb."
"I enjoyed it thoroughly."
By the way, I have just three dreams.
And one of them has been fulfilled today.
Meeting you.
Despite being speechless, you speak quite a lot.
Shall we leave? - Mom, actually we have a party today. May I go?
Please, Madam. Please. - Please.
Okay. But don't be late. - Okay.
Why don't you also join us? Please.
No. I have to go out early in the morning tomorrow.
Good night, everybody. - Good night, Mother!
Good night. - Take care. - Thank you, Madam. - Bye!
We'll meet again.
He's a very strange man.
He may want to enter the industry.
That's why he's praising you.
If you're discussing Hemang Desai..
..he doesn't needs anybody's reference.
Mother, do you know that he has already signed a movie..
..with Oswal Productions?
Really? Oswal has signed on a new man?
He may be new to Mumbai now. But he was very well known in London.
Telefilms, serials, stage plays..
Hemang has composed lots of music. - Hemang Desai.
(Phone Ringing)
Hello? Yes. Who are you?
Hemang! Just a minute. Just a minute.
I'll give it to her, okay.
Bansi, it's him. Hemang Desai.
He wants to speak to you. - Tell him that I'm bathing.
Hey! That rogue is calling you from the next building.
Look behind, he's watching you.
(Laughing)
Hello? Yes, Kuhu told me about the movie right now.
Congratulations.
What? Song!
Fine, do one thing.
Speak to my secretary, Mr. Chaman Dhingra.
Everybody, attention! The queen of melodies is coming by.
Look, if we are to work together..
..you'll have to behave properly.
I'm not used to these things.
I'll keep quiet now.
But actually, it's not my fault.
I'm working with you for the first time.
That's why I'm so happy that I've lost control over myself.
My heart is beating wildly.
Okay. Would you like to hear my heartbeats?
Listen.
(Tabla Playing)
(Laughing)
(Music Playing)
"What have you said?"
"What have I heard?"
"Tell me."
"What should I say now?"
"What have you said?"
"Since the time you and I have come closer.."
"..there are flowers all over our path."
"The trees sway, and the air whistles a tune."
"If someone asks what this is, what should it be called?"
"What have you said?"
"What have I heard?"
"Tell me."
"What should I say now?"
"The sea is blue and the sky is blue."
"These surroundings favour us."
"The wind calls to us."
"If someone asks what this is, what should it be called?"
"What have you said?"
"What have I heard?"
"Tell me."
"What should I say now?"
"Tell me."
"What should I say now?"
Today, my second dream has been fulfilled.
You have sung a song for me.
Hi. - Happy birthday.
Thank you so much.
Hi kuhu. -Thank you. - Nobody will get beer in this house.
Boo! - Okay! Okay! - Okay!
(Door Bell)
It's great fun.
Hi. Happy birthday. - Thanks.
Hey, darling! It's me! - Hi! - Happy..
Happy birthday. - Thank you. - Here. This is for you.
Thank you very much. For me?
No! Chocolates for the birthday girl.
The flowers are for your mother.
Come. - Come.
Hey, guys! Look who's here! - Hey, buddy! Hi!
How are you? Hey! Hello! How are you, honey?
Please.
"Check it out. Come on. Come on."
Kuhu, I'm going out on the terrace for sometime..
..to get some fresh air. - Sure.
"Check it out. Come on. Come on." - If you need anything, call me.
Don't worry, Mother. We're fine.
"Check it out."
I see. So you've come here to hide from everyone.
Yes. But maybe I was unsuccessful.
Maybe you knew that I would definitely..
..come here searching for you. Right?
That's why you came here. Right?
You misunderstand. - Really?
"Our hearts have become one.."
"..like two songs merging. They sing that tune.."
Mumbai is singing to your tunes.
By the way, what did you think of the song that we recorded?
It was very different. Unique!
I set free the tunes. I don't discipline them.
Just open the door of the cage, and let them fly high.
A song has to breathe.
It has to search its own beats properly.
Yes. Anyway, my principles are very odd.
And that's why maybe you find my songs also very odd.
Sometimes, it's difficult to form an opinion..
..about some sculpture or painting or poetry.
And what about people? - Sometimes.
Do you have an opinion about me? Any confusion? - Maybe.
But I don't have any confusion regarding you, Bansi.
I love you! I love you very much.
In fact, I adore you.
You love your idea of Bansi.
Her fame. Her music.
So what's wrong with it?
Your music and you are not separate, right?
And I'm impressed with your entire personality.
What happened?
I thought that Kuhu and you..
..are in love with each other.
Kuhu! She's still a child!
Today, Kuhu has turned 21-years-old.
She may be eight or nine years younger to you.
And I'm nine or ten years elder to you.
That means you're closer to her generation.
Why are you keeping a track of our ages?
Pardon me, but despite being an artist..
..you seem to think like a grocer.
Ms. Bansi, to love you is in my destiny.
I love you in every way.
Even if you had been 80-years-old..
..or even a man or a cat or an umbrella.
I would have adored you anyway. Really!
(Laughing)
You're absolutely crazy! - I'm serious.
How do I convince you?
Shall I tell you that I want to die for you?
But the reality is that I want to live for you.
Hemang Desai! He seems to be a very interesting person.
Yes. Hemang was one in a million!
We both spent a wonderful time together.
But somehow, my instincts knew..
..that this companionship wouldn't last.
I held myself back for a long time.
But in the end, his liveliness, his charm..
..and his unique music..
(Piano Playing)
How did you find it? - Very beautiful!
You may have heard of King Henry VIII.
Yes. - This is his composition.
'Alas, my love! You do me wrong.'
But do you know that it's like our melodic mode 'Pradeep'?
Really? - Yes.
In fact, this composition which I'm composing for Kuhu..
..is in the melodic mode 'Pradeep'.
Kuhu is such a lucky girl!
Well.. We'll know about that after she sings.
What do you think? - Hey! When did you start wearing glasses?
Just a few days ago. - What is the power?
Hey! These don't have any number. They're just plain glass.
Why have you suddenly got this whim? - Just like that.
And I think that you're even growing your moustache.
What is wrong with it if I'm doing so? Give me that.
I understand. You want to look mature. - Yes.
By growing your moustache, will you look old? - And what about you?
Have you worn this 'salwar kameez' (Indian outfit) for the first time?
Is it not for me? Tell me.
You're right, Hemang.
We're trying to defeat destiny. I don't know why.
Frankly speaking, I've worn clothes according to my mood.
I'm feeling like a schoolgirl once again.
16-years-old.
If you have become 16-years-old..
..I'll have to wait for some years, Madam. - Why?
That's because I was going to propose marriage to you.
Bansi, please fulfil my third dream.
Please, marry me.
Hemang, I know so little about you.
You.. you came like a hurricane from overseas..
..and you.. you want to have control over all of my life.
No, Bansi. I want to entrust my life to you.
And what else would you like to know about me?
Who are your dear ones? Your family?
I don't have any family..
..except for my musicians. They are my dear ones.
What do you mean?
I was brought up in a mission.
From one house to another, and then to some other house.
Even as a child, I have had many experiences.
This music, this sense of humour..
I've used them as my weapon.
Throughout my life, I was in search of only one thing.
And that's affection.
Then, I saw you.
On one of the Asian channels in England..
..your interview was going on.
At that time, I realised that my search was over.
Bansi, please marry me.
If you reject me, then believe me..
..I'll stand under your window and sing..
..all the movie songs that have been composed..
..about heartbreak until you agree.
"When my heart has been shattered into pieces.."
You're absolutely crazy! - What? Crazy! Why?
All this is not so easy, Hemang.
I have a daughter named Kuhu.
She won't be able to bear all this.
Don't worry about Kuhu!
She loves me a lot. She'll be really very happy.
I'm confident about it.
We'll have a small family.
A musical family.
Shall we speak to her today itself?
No. - Why?
I'll speak to her, in my own way.
Give it to me.
Stop it now! Don't eat anymore.
Hey! Don't touch anything else with those dirty hands!
Just wait. I'll tell mother that aunt Shevu hits me.Yes.
And I'll also tell her that Kuhu steals things.
Where does mother have spare time for these silly things these days?
Yes. She's busy in recordings and rehearsals throughout the day.
And Hemang too! - What are you saying?
I think that mother is trying to fix my marriage with Hemang.
How do you know?
They both are always engrossed..
..in deep conversation.
But whenever I come, they both keep quiet.
So, do you like Hemang? - He's fine.
Tell me the truth.
Shall I tell you frankly, aunt Shevu?
He likes me too.
But he's unable to tell me of his feelings.
How do I help him?
Mother! - Hey! What happened?
I was waiting for you for such a long time.
I want to discuss something very important with you.
Really? Me too.
If anybody calls, say that I'm not there. - Okay.
And Sylvie will come to do my hair. Call me.
What's the matter, crazy girl?
The bells are ringing, the birds are humming..
..and your song is being played on the soundtrack.
'My very first love!'
Sweetheart! You want to tell me your secret.
Maybe other mothers are not so fortunate.
You're not only a mother.
You're also my friend.
Fine. Now, tell me this secret.
As if you don't know at all, Mother.
Hemang!
Hemang has called me this evening.
I think there is something very special.
He sounded mysterious.
Anyway, before meeting him, I wanted to tell you.
It must be Sylvie!
(Piano Playing)
It's open!
Hi!
Wow! You're looking very beautiful, buddy.
Then why do you seem to be so surprised?
Actually, you always roam around like a tomboy.
Today you're looking like 'Noorjehan..'
(..beautiful Mughal empress).
Wow! May I? - Certainly. - Please, come in.
Did you meet your mother before coming here?
Yes. But how did you know?
I just guessed it. How was it?
It was short and sweet.
We both have a very good mutual understanding.
That's great.
So do you have any objection? - Objection?
You ask a very weird question. - Why?
You already know about my feelings. - Exactly!
I had told the same thing to Bansi. That Kuhu loves me.
Anyway, I've myself told mother.
Hey! It's great! You're an amazing girl!
You don't know what wonderful news this is for me.
On this occasion, I want to give you something.
Yes. - What is it?
Just guess it. - Ring?
A ring? No! Something better than that.
It's a song.
This is not an ordinary song, Kuhu.
I've composed it in the melodic mode 'Pradeep'.
I'll play it for you.
Listen.
Now, you'll sing this song.
You'll sing it, right?
Bansi Vrindavan sings for Hemang Desai.
How can I dare to refuse to sing?
What's the matter, Kuhu?
I thought that you would be happy.
I'm very happy, Hemang.
So let's try it, buddy.
No. I'm not in the right mood now.
You're not in the right mood?
Kuhu, this is just the beginning for you.
Please, don't let your mood spoil your attitude.
Why? Don't unknown artists have emotions?
I'm not some trained monkey that you'll command..
..and I'll start dancing.
What's wrong with you, Kuhu?
Don't speak to me in this tone.
After all, I'm your music director.
Moreover, your future father.
What? What did you say?
Sweetheart, you already know.
You had already spoken to your mother.
(Crying)
After this incident, what was Kuhu's attitude towards you?
Did she say something?
No. Kuhu never said anything.
But whenever she used to look at me..
..maybe in the process of understanding me..
..the pain in her eyes used to shred my heart.
'You're lucky that grandpa taught you music..'
'..in your childhood.'
'You never had time for me.'
'Your own practices, rehearsals..'
'..recordings, and your love affairs also.'
'This is unfair, Kuhu.'
'I've always given you the first priority.'
'I had sworn that my dear daughter..'
'..should never feel lack for anything.'
'Whatever she wants, she should always get it.'
It was not possible for me..
..to carry on my relationship with Hemang while hurting Kuhu.
(Tabla Playing)
(Water Waves Sound)
Madam, I think that there has been an accident!
Narayan, stop the car!
(Tires Screeching)
Excuse me, Madam.
Madam? Autograph, please.
Here.
(Engine Starting)
Are you alright?
Hemang!
No!
Hemang! No! Hemang!
Bansi, no! No, Bansi!
Calm down.
Please, calm down. Relax. Relax.
(Birds Chirping)
Yes. Good morning!
Look, I'm sorry to talk shop so early in the morning.
But I have a patient, and I want to hand over this case to you.
It's not a 'he'. It's a 'She'.
The treatment is going on. She is responding.
But at this stage, I think that if somebody else..
..handles this case now, that'll be better.
Obviously, I'll give you all the details.
I want the very best for her. Thanks. Thanks a lot!
Bye.
Okay. Okay. (Dogs Barking)
Come. Come, Sikandar.
Sir, is this Dr. Samarth's house?
Yes, I'm he. - Ms. Bansi has sent a letter for you.
Okay, sir. - Thank you.
'For many days now, Kuhu has been insisting..'
'..that we go on a tour abroad.'
'But because I had our sessions..'
'..I kept refusing.'
'But now I think that a little change would be appropriate.'
'I'll go only if you give me permission.'
It's okay. Thank you. - Hello. You're welcome to Mauritius.
Kuhu! - Hello. - Welcome.
The people of Seychelles are eager to hear your songs.
And we're eager to see your beautiful country.
(Music Playing)
What are you looking at, Mother?
These are pipes.
Shall we take one of them? - Pipe? But..
Oh. - Oh!
Okay.
Come.
(Indistinct Chattering)
This evening is just for you, Kuhu.
Sing very well.
Hey! A hair from your eyelash.
Make a wish. It'll definitely be fulfilled.
Only you can fulfil my wish, Mother.
Yes. - Kuhu, are you ready?
Good luck.
Ms. Bansi! Ms. Bansi, there is a fax from Mumbai!
Kuhu has won an award. - What?
'The rising star in the musical world, Kuhu Vrindavan.'
'She is the promising new singer of the year.'
(Crowd Applauding)
Thanks a million for your heartwarming welcome.
Before I start with my singing performance..
..let me request my mother Bansi Vrindavan..
..to come on stage to bless me.
(Crowd Applauding)
Dear people of Seychelles..
..the name of the Vrindavan family is related to music.
Today, I won't speak but I'll sing and give my blessings..
..to Kuhu, and also pay homage to my father.
One stormy night, my father had sung this very song.
"The clouds rumble and come forward."
"There is darkness spread all over the skies."
"When there is darkness.."
"It rains very heavily. Still, why is my mind thirsty?"
"Why is my mind thirsty?"
"The clouds rumble and come forward."
"The sun shines brightly in the sky."
"It shines in the sky. In the sky.."
"In the sky.."
"The sun shines brightly in the sky."
"Our minds reverberate with happiness."
"I praise the skies."
"I sing praises.."
"I praise the skies."
"This is an auspicious occasion."
"The clouds rumble and break the silence."
"The clouds rumble.."
"The clouds rumble and break the silence."
"The clouds rumble.."
"They break the silence."
(Crowd Applauding)
Yes.. here..
Sir, there is a courier's package for you.
For me? - It's from abroad.
'There is good news.'
'Yesterday, I sang a song..'
'..in front of 1,500 people.'
'I'm sending evidence to 'Aurangzeb'.'
'887 is ready to depart for Muscat and Abu Dhabi.'
'Passengers are requested..'
Madam, autograph please.
'They should leave for their counters at once.'
'Announcing the final departure of all passengers..'
You, here? What a surprise!
I couldn't stay away.
Actually, I've come to congratulate you..
..And along with that, I've brought my resignation letter.
Now, you don't need a psychiatrist at all.
You mean that you've come to bid me goodbye.
No. Actually, I've come with the hope..
..of getting to know each other.
Getting to know each other! You're the one saying this?
Now, what else do you need to know?
Look, I knew you as a patient.
But now, that file has been closed.
Now, I would like to get to know you.. as a friend.
This is for you.
May I know the name of my new friend?
Ranjeet! Ranjeet Samarth!
It's a very good name.
(Music Playing)