Jalal, you never did this before.
Giving a special queen's place to a stranger girl.
And sending a message to your wife to leave the event?
This is neither a respect of husband-wife's relation...
...nor the manners of royal court.
Mother, why do you feel that I did this without any reason?
There's a special reason behind doing this.
And as an emperor, I don't think...
...I should give you a clarification for every decision I take.
But what is the reason?
Mother, this is between a husband and wife.
And I want to restrict it between the two only.
I agree husband and wife's matter should...
...remain between them.
It wasn't right to exhibit the conflicts between the two of you...
...in the royal court.
Royal court has some manners.
It wasn't right to disrespect Jodha Begum...
...for a new entry in the house.
Is there any misunderstanding between the two of you?
Mother, I can't tell you what has happened.
But I would like to say that this time, I was not at fault.
Look, you wished to hear Ramtanu once again.
And your wish is fulfilled.
It's quite late now. You please go to sleep.
"O Almighty!"
"Why does this happen again and again?"
"The distance between these two suddenly increases..."
"...before they come close."
Salutations, Begum Ruqaiya!
Salutation!
-Please sit. -Thanks.
How did you find this evening? This event, Begum Ruqaiya?
Got a chance to hear Ramtanu once again.
I really felt good. His voice is mesmerizing.
I wasn't talking about the mesmerism of his voice.
I'm talking about Benazir's beauty.
Benazir's beauty...
...that made even His Majesty helpless.
So much so that he gave...
...Begum Jodha's place to Benazir.
My God!
Begum Jodha's face turned pale.
And when His Majesty told about Begum Jodha that...
Enough!
I don't want to hear a word more.
Everyone witnessed whatever happened in the event.
And I know Jalal since childhood.
There's nothing in this world that can make Jalal go crazy.
Or make him fall in love.
And if it is about the beauty,
then it is like a toy for Jalal.
He plays till he he gets bored and then...
You know him better.
I agree that you know Jalal since childhood.
You know him better.
But I'm sorry to say that...
...you're not as experienced as I am.
And from my experience, I'd say...
...that a man has a certain nature.
Some things, certain nature applies to every man.
Including Jalal.
Do you mean to say that Jalal will distance me now?
Begum Ruqaiya, once again you're getting me wrong.
I only want to tell you that now slowly...
...Begum Jodha's magic will stop working on Jalal gradually.
To distance Begum Jodha from Jalal...
...we do not have a better pawn...
...than Benazir at the moment.
Today, because of Benazir, Jalal sent Begum Jodha...
...away from the event.
In future, because of Benazir...
...Begum Jodha will be deprived of Jalal's company.
That's your view point.
Because personally, I don't have a threat...
...from neither Begum Jodha, nor Benazir.
Because my position is safe.
But yes, I'm happy for Jalal.
He has got one more toy to play with.
Now, it's time for my relaxation.
You may leave.
Begum, Ruqaiya, if you're overconfident about...
...your position being safe, then it's fine.
But soon, Benazir will replace Begum Jodha.
Her beauty has that power.
You too think about this while you relax.
Goodbye!
Tell me one thing, Zakira.
He made me sit besides him in the event.
He considered me special.
And he also gave me an exclusive gift.
And no one objected...
...except Jodha Begum.
So what? She's His Majesty's wife.
But this is happening with me for the first time.
His Majesty was not looking at me, but Jodha Begum.
And this is what is bothering me.
That although she is a Begum...
...but she drew a man's attention even in my presence.
So, do you have any complain with Jodha Begum?
No, but with myself.
For the first time, I couldn't leave my charm on a man.
I've made people crazy by my one look.
Today, I'm yearning for someone's glance on me.
What a man!
Deep eyes.
Deep thinking.
Far sighted.
I hope you're not going too deep.
I hope you've not fallen for His Majesty.
Love can't cast a spell on me.
But sitting with the emperor in the event, I felt...
...that it's really special to be someone special.
You're too far sighted.
The journey from a maid to be the Queen...
...is quite long and dangerous.
Especially, when the emperor is Jalaluddin Mohammed.
"Hail Goddess Ambe, the saviour of all!"
She is His Majesty's wife, right?
Yes, guru. She's Amer's royal Begum.
"Hail Goddess Ambe, the saviour of all!"
"Hail... Goddess Ambe! The saviour of all!"
Salutation!
It's really an honor that I got your company...
...to sing the hymn today.
Even otherwise...
...you were singing beautifully.
You only need a little practice.
I think you've taken proper training of music.
Yes.
Music teacher Mahabal...
Great.
Superb!
You've learned music from a great guru.
You must maintain your music talent.
Don't stop practicing.
I'll try my best.
By the way, you're my ideal.
And I'm really feeling happy to have sung with you.
I'm happy to see that you've saved our traditions, yet.
I was leaving today.
And I thought of worshiping in the temple.
But I'm lucky to have met you.
I'll be lucky if I get a chance to hear your music again.
I hope you'll again visit Agra.
Let me tell you this very frankly, princess of Amer.
I'm really not interested in coming to Agra again...
...and perform a music concert here.
I had come here only on my king's insistence.
Otherwise, my self respect doesn't allow me...
...to come to the Moghuls to sing for them.
Guru, music is beyond any boundaries.
And it shouldn't be restricted by any bond.
Be it Amer, Riwa or Agra.
I pray to Goddess for your fame...
...to be spread in the entire India.
I hope to hear you again.
Let her come.
Ever since this Benazir is here...
...I can't take my eyes off her.
Salutations!
Wonderful!
You really are a very good user of sword.
I was stunned seeing your grip on this art.
I'm stunned ever since I've seen you.
By the way, are you fond of fighting with the sword?
No. My eyes are good enough.
No doubt.
But I'd suggest you should master this art too.
You might face an enemy at some junction of life.
Come, I'll train you.
But right now I don't have...
...a proper outfit to learn this art.
Give her the outfit that...
...Jodha Begum wears while practicing.
She'll wear it and practice sword fighting with me.
Go.
Whatever it is, but I just can't take...
...my eyes off Benazir.
I'm just waiting for a chance.
One evening.....
I wish I get to spend one evening with her in private.
Here's the sword.
Hold it tight...
...with both your hands.
Take this leg behind.
Now, consider it as a part of your body.
"This is my dress..."
"...that I wear while practicing in the arena."
"This maid couldn't have dared to take it herself."
"I'm sure His Majesty has told her to wear it."
Now...
Now, attack on me.
But be careful.
Your footsteps should be in harmony...
...with the movement of your hands.
Very nice!
You know the art of swordsmanship.
Yes, His Majesty, but I never needed to use it.
As I said earlier...
...my eyes are sharper than the sword.
I'm happy with your guts.
I'm fortunate.
Allow me to leave.
I'll be waiting for you in my room.
Are you honestly training me...
...or just showing off to her?
Meaning?
I mean, seeing her going, you completely forgot me.
It's not that but seeing you use the sword confidently...
...I didn't feel the need to train you.
As you said...
...your eyes are enough.
For the first time, I've come across such a person.
People can't take their eyes off me.
And he doesn't bother to look at me.
All of us are present here.
All the women of the harem...
...want to gift Mr Ramtanu before he leaves.
Reward him with gold coins and treasures.
I really respect you from my heart, Your Majesty.
But I'm sorry to say...
...that you've disrespected me today.
This coin.
What new musical note...
...can this coin teach me, Your Majesty?
And these ornaments won't teach me any new melody.
Looks like, you have a weak point of evaluating...
...everything with the musical notes.
An artist's weakness is only his art.
But yes.
May be you have got habitual to evaluate...
...everything in terms of wealth, Your Majesty.
I'm sorry, but I can't accept this gift, Your Highness.
Why?
We've no dearth of wealth...
...even in our states, Your Highness.
I had come here only to respect an emperor...
...and receive his love and respect.
And I did receive it.
Once again, I'm sorry but I can't take...
...these gifts along with me.
And I won't allow you to go without taking them.
Alright then, Your Highness.
You can behead me.
But I won't take away these gifts with me.
But you can't deny for one gift, guru.
This is for you.
It contains my prayers for you!
Sure.
Even I can't refuse to accept this gift.
Why did you accept this?
Even this is made of gold.
It's not important that it is made of which metal.
What's important is what it holds.
This is "Om"!
Your Jodha Begum has gifted a musician...
...something which suits his nature and art.
She has given me complete music.
"Om!"
Lord Shiva's symbol, Om!
Natraj, the master of music.
Music begins with this letter.
"Om" is universe!
I love it more than any other wealth in this universe.
I must agree, Mr Ramtanu.....
Like your music, even your thinking is profound.
Your Jodha Begum's thinking is profound, Your Highness.
Before you leave, I'd once again...
...wish to listen to your music.
No, Your Highness.
I'll never present my music to you as per your wish.
Music is a natural voice.
It comes from the heart.
Whenever it wants, it would come up on its own.
Mr Ramtanu, I'm a big fan of your music.
And I promise you...
...I'll definitely listen to your music one day.
This time, you came on your king's request.
But one day, I'll win you and bring you to Agra.
You're an emperor.
King of kings.
You're a ruler.
You can win states not a musician.
You can't win his music.
No one can win or buy music.
The way you worship your God, I worship music.
Now you tell me, can anyone buy God, Your Majesty?
Allow me to take your leave now.
Goodbye!
Except yours...
...Mr Ramtanu didn't accept anyone else's gift.
I knew he'd definitely like my gift.
If a music lover is gifted with something...
...that is connected to music, he'd definitely love it.
But His Majesty will never understand...
...someone's feelings.
According to him, everything is valued by wealth.
You please leave. I'll wash Jodha's hair.
I know why you sent everyone out.
Tell me. What's the matter?
Jodha, if His Majesty would value everything with wealth...
...then he'd not have gifted you a flute...
...and peacock feather on your birthday.
It would be wrong to think...
...that he doesn't understand anyone's feelings.
If he has a heart, it is full of craftiness.
Like.....
The way he made Benazir sit besides him.
And also gave her my clothes to wear.
Had he asked you...
...would you have given your clothes to Benazir?
No, right?
Moti, are you my friend or His Majesty's maid?
You always take his side.
You know how he's treating me.
And you're still taking his side?
OK, tell me one thing.
Are you angry with His Majesty or with Benazir?
What do you mean?
Will you mind?
If it is nonsense, I'll definitely mind it.
And then I'll never talk to you. Tell me.
What makes you angrier?
Your clothes being with Benazir?
Or Benazir being with His Majesty?
On what do you feel you have more rights?
On the clothes or on His Majesty?
Moti, don't you feel you're crossing your limits?
I'm only speaking the truth.
I'm not just your maid but a friend.
I understand you and your heart as well.
Thinking about something again and again...
...be it with love or hatred,
it only means one thing.
That we've started believing we have a right on it.
And we feel connected to it.
Moti, go from here. Leave me alone.
"Ever since you've settled in my eyes... my beauty..."
I'm sorry.
What's going on, Resham?
What are you doing?
Are you influenced by Ramtanu?
Well, actually...
Minister, more than Ramtanu, Benazir has influenced me.
I mean not only me, everyone is getting mad.
His Majesty, too.
Begum Jodha is also influenced with Benazir.
Begum Jodha?
Yes.
The jealousy.
Biggest effect in this world.
Jealousy.
It shows many colours.
It makes many affairs happen between women.
Jealousy.
But you won't understand all this.
But now you just keep watching.
Now, everything that will happen...
...between Jalal, Begum Jodha and Benazir...
...will be worth watching.
My move will not fail, this time.
And this time, Begum Jodha will also make her move...
...but by heart and not by brain.
And any move played by one's heart...
...can never gain victory.
I've heard that His Majesty...
...is going to meet Benazir tonight.
And Benazir is making many arrangements.
Really?
What news!
Wow! You've really pleased me.
Tell me one thing.
From where do you get such good news?
I've learned from you.
As you keep yourself informed...
...about the political ups and downs,
similarly, I keep myself informed...
...about everything happening in the harem.
Great, Resham.
On this note, enjoy this betel leaf on my behalf.
And go on giving me such good news.
Once Benazir would completely...
...woo Jalal with her beauty...
...you see the state of Begum Jodha.
Begum Jodha had conspired against my son.
"Maham Anga!"
Now, she'll know the outcome of crossing my ways.
Begum Jodha had humiliated my son Adham in public.
Now, I'll humiliate Begum Jodha...
...through Benazir.
"Maham Anga!"
Jalal gave Begum Jodha, the title of being a special wife.
I'll make Begum Jodha his common wife now.
I will.
"Maham Anga!"
"Only my special wives have the right to sit on this place."
"But for the first time today..."
"...I'll make my special gift sit besides me."
"Here's the sword."
"Hold it tightly..."
"...with both your hands."
Salutations, Begum.
I'm sorry to disturb you at this time.
Tell me what you want to say.
Sorry for my misbehavior.
It's not my status nor do I have the courage to wear your dress.
But I had to wear it as it was His Majesty's command.
I've come to return your outfit.
You can keep it.
Provided you don't mind wearing someone else's dress.
I'd love to.
I don't mind accepting any of your used belongings.
Now see.
Even this is your used jewelry.
But I feel it shouldn't hurt you.
What I mean is that His Highness gifted you something.
And.....
He's the emperor of Moghul empire.
He can give anything to any of his maid when he's happy.
That's true.
But if a maid is given a Begum's place...
...then the Begum might feel bad.
Because of this, if both of you had...
Whatever happened between the two of us...
...is between a husband and wife.
I won't entertain anyone's interference in that.
What are you saying, Begum?
You think I've come between the two of you?
No, Begum.
But I feel that His Majesty is drawing me closer.
Now, see. He has sent for me for tonight.
Tonight, His Majesty is going to come to me.
Do you see these pigeons?
If His Majesty feels like, he picks one and feed some grains to it.
But if that pigeon would consider itself special...
...then it will be foolishness.
Let's go.
Zakira,
I think I've known Jodha Begum's weak point.
But I feel you're wasting time at the wrong place.
Your goal.....
I know my goal better.
And the way to achieve it.
Pigeons are fed the grains and lured.
And when it comes closer, it is caught.
Now, the time will tell Jodha Begum...
...if His Majesty fed me the grain or I fed him?
If you've reached His Majesty...
...then why do you pay attention to Jodha Begum?
Because His Majesty is quite angry with this Begum.
And I will take advantage of it.
Adham!
Get up, Adham!
Sharifuddin, what's the matter?
Why are you disturbing me?
What is the new calamity now?
Let me sleep.
Let you sleep?
I'm getting suffocated and you're relaxing.
What else can we do, Sharifuddin?
What can we do?
At least, we can think of a way to get out of this place.
Or do you intend to rot here all your life?
Sharifuddin.
Do you think I'm a fool?
I've thought of everything.
But there's no way to get out this place.
We can't do anything.
If not you, your mother can.
She's the minister.
She's powerful enough.
Adham, I think your mother loves her position...
...more than you.
Sharifuddin!
If you utter a single word against my mother...
...I'll pull your tongue.
Truth is always bitter, Adham. But you fail to notice it.
I'm not stupid.
All I know is that you're a coward.
You fled from here out of fear. You're an absconder.
I agree I am an absconder.
But why are we fighting with each other?
You started it.
And if it is about my mother then...
...she's the minister.
She'll definitely find some way.
A long time has passed, Adham.
That I haven't seen you.
You can call it my misfortune...
...that at my behest,
my own son is getting beaten up in the dungeon.
I'm sorry, Adham.
You might be wondering that your mother is not missing you.
But that's not true.
I miss you a lot.
I miss you daily.
You might think that I'm not doing anything for you.
That is not true, Adham.
Trust me. I'm waiting for a chance.
The moment I get a chance...
...I'll bring you out of the dungeon.
I really miss you, Adham.
To bring you out...
Salutation, Jalal.
You're crying because of Adham, right?
I'm sorry. No matter how hard I try...
...but a mother's emotions make these eyes wet.
After all I'm a mother.
I used to feel proud of seeing my son...
...as the governor of Malwa.
I used to feel proud of him.
Today he's in dungeon.
Naturally, I'd feel sad, Jalal.
Almighty!
But..... but, Jalal, that doesn't mean I'm pitying Adham Khan.
Being a mother, I'm crying but being the minister of...
...the Moghul empire, I've also punished him.
I've also got him whipped.
And if needed, I'll also punish him severely. Trust me.
But I'm helpless, Jalal.
Whenever I come here, Adham Khan's mother...
...empowers Moghul empire's minister.
"It seems my tears are affecting Jalal."
I'm grateful to the Almighty...
...that he has given me another son like you.
I'm satisfied with it.
Aunt, I understand your feelings.
So I pass an order that...
...you can meet Adham Khan whenever you want to.
Thank you very much, Jalal.
Thank you very much.
Why these tears now, elder mother?
It's for you, Jalal. You take care of everyone.
Mine, too...
But my son is not happy with his life.
Begum Jodha wrote you a letter...
...and called you to her room.
You were so happy that the distance between you...
...and Begum Jodha will fade away.
You were going to patch up.
But Begum Jodha humiliated you after inviting there!
And in return, she...
Aunt, I don't want to talk about this.
And if it is about my humiliation,
then I'll definitely avenge for it!
Sorry to ask this, queen.
But you spread this chessboard to play with whom?
With His Majesty.
But it is already spread somewhere else.
I heard Benazir has invited His Majesty tonight.
That maid Benazir?
Salutations, Ruqaiya Begum!
Salutations.
Please sit!
So, tell me what brings you here?
I've brought a gift for you.
Oh really? Tell me what it is?
I've collected some couplets and verses...
...and have bind it to form a book.
So, read out some.
Who in this universe is unaffected with time?
Time changes everything.
Sun sets in the evening.
And even the blue sky looks dull.
Wonderful!
Your couplets have deep meanings.
Thank you.
Come, play one game of chess with me.
Sure.
By the way, Ruqaiya Begum, if you don't mind...
...I'd like to know the reason of your laughter.
The reason is really big, Salima Begum.
Hoshiyar told me that the maid who...
...has come from Kabul has invited His Majesty...
...to spend a night with her.
Hoshiyar, I promise you.
If His Majesty goes to that maid...
...then I'll give my position to you for a day.
And I... I will serve you.
Madam, then I'll pray that I lose this challenge.
May I die before making you serve me.
By the way, Ruqaiya Begum, shall I say something to you?
That night on the event, His Majesty made...
...Benazir sit besides him, in place of Jodha Begum.
Is it that once again His Majesty and Jodha Begum...
Like your couplet, your fear also has a point.
But whatever has happened,
I can say this confidently...
...that His Majesty will not go to that maid.
Because maids come on His Majesty's orders.
It never happens the other way around.
"What has happened Between His Majesty..."
"...and Jodha Begum that His Majesty..."
"...insulted her so badly?"
"I must talk to her."
Begum! Did you call me?
Yes, but I didn't tell you to sit down.
I'm not sitting, I'm standing.
Don't lie. I know you're sitting.
No, Begum. I'm standing.
My God! Are you this small?
Yes, Begum.
Alright. You keep standing. I'll sit down.
Actually, I wanted to know the secret of beauty.
Will you tell me?
Thanks.
Why are you mocking at me?
No, you fool.
I mean Benazir's beauty.
Will you tell me the secret of her beauty?
Well, she uses a variety of perfumes...
...and does oil massage. That's it.
OK, then I want the names of those oil and perfumes.
Alright? Come on, now leave.
Salutation, minister.
What are the other hobbies of your Benazir?
She is a very good dancer and she loves hunting.
I am aware of that.
She's a very good hunter indeed.
It's just that she uses her eyes instead of the dagger.
Go.
Yes.
Mother, it'll be great.
You know what? I'll get to know all the secrets...
...of Benazir's beauty.
Soon, I'll be the most beautiful Begum in the palace.
People will praise my beauty to you.
Yes, Javeda, soon that day will come.
But you must do another important thing for this.
Will you do it?
Request the sun to rise from the west...
...and set in the east.
Did you understand?
Think on this.
Mother wants me to request the sun...
...to rise from the west and set in the east.
But why will sun listen to me?
Mother is too much.
I think she has grown too old.
Today I've learned that mother has grown older.
O God.
Wow! Wonderful, Benazir.
-Salutation! -Salutation!
Disperse!
Minister! If you had summoned me...
Benazir!
The thirsty goes to the well. It's never the other way around.
God!
How can I dare to keep the minister thirsty?
You talk sensible.
But if you don't mind, shall we come to the point?
What were you talking with Begum Jodha, Benazir?
We were just talking casually.
That's what I want to know.
What were you talking about?
Why are you so interested?
I had heard that you're very sharp, Benazir...
...but shall I say something?
It would be better if my question...
...is answered and not questioned back.
I'm sorry.
Actually, I can sense that...
...Jodha Begum doesn't like me being in Moghul Sultanate.
His Majesty gave her place to me.
She may not have liked it.
That's why I was trying to know her exact feelings.
You're exactly the same as I had thought about you.
You're very intelligent.
And intelligent people win my heart very soon.
And if someone wins your heart once...
...the one gets promoted. Am I right?
Undoubtedly!
Then I think, Jodha Begum will soon lose her position.
Because I've experienced that...
...she has not won your heart yet. Rather she's irritable for you.
Benazir!
You're very sharp. I like it.
But your speech is sharper than your attitude.
And I'm sorry to say that I don't like this.
Those who want to progress in life, uses their brain...
...and control their speech.
If you soon want to attain a position...
...that you would have never thought of, then do as I say.
Remember, His Majesty treats me like his mother.
So, always be in my good books, Benazir.
Don't cross my ways.
If you want to get closer to Jalal...
...then just do as I say.
Goodbye!
Younger mother.
You are still awake?
I can't sleep unless I listen to a story.
Tell me a story.
Today I'm not in a mood, shall I tell you tomorrow?
No, I won't leave until you tell me a story.
Rahim, when younger mother said she's not in a mood...
...why insist her?
She'll tell you a story tomorrow, my child.
What are you doing here without warm clothes...
...in this cold weather?
Go from here.
I won't talk to you.
Neither will I talk to younger mother.
What's the matter, Jodha Begum?
You look upset.
I'm really very upset today.
I fail to understand His Majesty as a person.
Sometimes he gives overwhelming respect.
And sometimes he insults so much which is unbearable.
As if I don't exist.
What has happened between the two of you?
Is His Majesty angry over something?
Salima Begum, I.....
Don't take the trouble, if you can't share it.
I do understand a bit.
Salutations, His Majesty.
Your Majesty, Benazir is waiting for you.
Salima Begum, I know you've come here to share my grief.
But frankly speaking, I really don't wish to talk right now.
If you don't mind, please leave me alone for some time.
As you wish.
Goodnight.
"Jodha Begum's upset nature means something more."
"The matter is not simple."
"I'm sure something big has happened."
Tell her if she wishes to meet me, she'd come to me.
I won't go to her.
Tell her if she wants to meet me...
...come and meet me in Angoori baug.
As you say, Your Majesty.
Great!
His Majesty Jalal is really a strange personality.
Anyone else in his place would have come running.....
...on my invitation.
But His Majesty Jalal didn't show any eagerness.
Do you really think that the emperor will...
...become a fan of your beauty, tonight?
That is what I want to see, Zakira.
Till date, no man was spared by my beauty.
But His Majesty, Jalal is a little different.
If he melts, my victory will be certain.
Come on.
No, Zakira, today, you won't come to drop me.
I'll go by myself.