Salutations, His Majesty.
The breeze is very kind today.
Your hair appear more beautiful...
...when it flies with the wind.
"Marvellous!"
"His Majesty is targeting someone else using me."
"Once again, because of Jodha Begum..."
"...His Majesty is ignoring me."
By the way, I was waiting for you.
I'm really sorry to keep you waiting.
Never mind. Meeting after a long wait is more pleasant.
Help!
Don't worry. Nothing will happen to you.
I'm feeling very cold.
What are you waiting for? Go... go and get a shawl.
And get some hot water.
Why are you standing there?
Come and help me. Massage her other hand. Come.
Bring it fast. Keep it here.
The water is too hot, Your Majesty.
Are you mad?
Don't you know that the water shouldn't be...
...too hot for massage?
Take it away.
Don't worry. Nothing will happen to you.
Don't worry.
Take good care of her. Take her to her room.
What are you doing?
I'm showing you that the water is not too hot...
...to burn someone's skin.
Certainly, the water was not hot, Jodha Begum.
But seeing me give more importance to a maid,
you got so jealous.
It was clearly visible in your eyes.
And now I'll add fuel to it.
I will target your weak points firmly.
Then you'll realize how much you've insulted me.
Today you had risked your life.
To win something huge,
one has to play a huge gamble.
Had I not done that, I'd not be in His Majesty's arms.
By the way, Jodha Begum wasn't happy seeing all this.
But poor thing was helpless.
She can't raise her voice at His Majesty.
Why do you always talk about Jodha Begum?
She's not your goal.
But she always comes in my way of achieving my goal.
His Majesty was looking at Jodha Begum...
...although I was there.
I couldn't tolerate that.
That's why, I opted another way.
I jumped in the water...
...to draw His Majesty's attention.
She did that to draw His Majesty's attention.
Benazir is very crafty.
I'm sure she knows swimming.
But she intentionally pretended to be drowning.
And my drama was successful.
His Majesty had to come to save me.
But what's the use?
Something that you wanted, did not happen.
Being hasty often ruins things, Zakira.
I'm not succeeding to obtain His Majesty in one go.
Have patience. We're marching towards our goal.
That's it.
One more night is awaited.
I don't care where and with whom...
...His Majesty spends his nights.
What hurts me is, this is the third time that because of Benazir...
...the distance between me and His Majesty has increased.
First time, because of her...
...I was humiliated in Mr Ramtanu's concert.
Second time, His Majesty gave her...
...my clothes and arm ornament.
And today this happened.
I don't understand why she's coming...
...between us again and again?
Jodha Begum is becoming an obstacle on my path repeatedly.
Whenever I want to go close to His Majesty, she meddles.
But next time, I'll try and see...
...that she'd not cast her shadow...
...when I meet His Majesty, the next time.
But shall I say something?
Yes.
For the first time...
For the first time, I'm getting jealous of a woman.
Jealous?
What are you saying, Moti?
Why would I feel jealous?
That too, of Benazir?
She is just a maid.
Sometimes you think too much.
"What are you doing?"
"I'm showing you that the water is not too hot..."
"...to burn someone's hand."
"Only my special wife can sit in this position."
"But for the first time..."
"...I'll make my special gift sit besides me."
"Now, it looks really beautiful."
"Why do I feel bad thinking about all this?"
"Why am I getting upset thinking about all this?"
"He's an emperor."
"He can be in anyone's company."
"Neither do you allow me to come near you..."
"...nor do you allow me to go to someone else."
"After all what do you want from me, Jodha Begum?"
"Why... why this jealousy?"
"When you've already rejected me..."
"...why are you getting jealous?"
Inform aunt that I want to see her.
Aunt.
Salutations, Jalal.
You sent a message at late night?
Is everything alright?
Aunt, I want a market to be held...
...in the palace tomorrow.
Announce in the harem, "Meena Bazar" will be held tomorrow.
But this time, the rules will be a little different.
This time, the one having the best stuffs to sell...
...will not just be awarded but also the one from whom...
...I'll buy something first, will be declared the winner.
I'll also reward the one with a special price.
Sorry to say this, Jalal, but it's late night.
It's winter running.
And don't you think it's difficult holding up...
...a market in just one night at such short notice?
Yes, of course.
But aunt, I want to see,
...what everyone is capable of doing, in such short notice.
As far as I know and understand you...
...I can sense that you have a different motive...
...behind holding the "Meena Bazar".
You're my aunt.
If not you, who will understand me?
Your order will be followed, Your Highness.
Bye, goodnight.
"Jodha Begum, I'm not able to forget my insult."
"Nor will I let you forget it."
"Also I will not allow you to sleep peacefully..."
"...until I avenge my insult."
Madam... madam, what did His Majesty say?
Tell me, madam. I'm dying to know.
Resham, announce in the harem...
...the market will be held tomorrow, at the behest of His Majesty.
But this time, the rules will be a little different.
This time, not only His Majesty but anyone...
...can buy anything from "Meena Bazar" market.
This time, the winner will be one whose goods will all be sold out
...and will also be special.
And His Majesty will award the winner a special prize.
What? Meena Bazar?!
-Tomorrow? -Yes, Resham, tomorrow.
But how can the arrangements...
...be done in such a short period?
Mind your language and stop throwing tantrums.
Go and announce. Don't ask questions.
I have many other jobs to do.
I don't understand what the Begums...
...will do to me, after hearing this announcement.
Wake up! Rise, everyone!
It's time to get ready.
It's time to come to senses.
Wake up! Rise, everyone.
Come quickly.
The night hasn't even begun...
...and you're waking everyone up!
Resham, if this is a joke, we'll beat you black and blue.
I hope she isn't drunk.
Rather, it's time to wake up and come to senses.
His Majesty has just announced...
...to hold a market tomorrow. Make preparations, quickly.
-Tomorrow? -Yes, tomorrow.
But this time, the rules will be different.
His Majesty will award the one...
...whose stall is special yet unique.
Tomorrow?! Meena Bazar!
How do we make the arrangements in just one night?
Wake up. Rise everyone.
Wake up!
Oh God! Meena Bazar!
Note down.
Gold shoes with gems studded on it.
No, don't write that.
Flower pots.
No, don't write this as well.
Hoshiyar, why don't you suggest something?
We don't have much time.
Something that has connection with guns.
Idiot, am I going to put up a gun stall in the market?
Are you out of your mind, Hoshiyar?
It's useless taking your advice.
As usual, I want to be the winner.
My stall in the market...
...should be the best and different of all.
Or else...
Did you summon me, Begum Ruqaiya?
Yes.
Come, take a seat.
Thank you.
Maham Anga, what's wrong with Jalal?
Why did he suddenly announce for the market?
That too, in such a short notice?
I'm also equally surprised, Begum Ruqaiya.
We hardly have any time.
And there's lot to do. But what can we do?
It's His Majesty's order.
We will have to fulfil it.
That's alright.
But how do we put up a stall in such a haste?
The rest of the Begums...
...can do whatever they want to.
But I have to think a lot.
Till now, I've always put up a unique stall than the others.
And now, I can't just pick up anything and...
...put up a stall, Maham Anga.
After all, this is a competition.
And I don't want to be defeated.
I know, Begum Ruqaiya.
But if you don't mind, shall I say something?
If you're not ready for tomorrow's competition,
then don't worry.
Because this competition is not for you or me.
This competition is...
Oh! Now, I understand...
...that this competition is between...
...Jodha Begum and Benazir.
You're quite intelligent.
Now that you've understood, why do you worry?
Sleep peacefully.
And if it is about tomorrow's challenge...
...then I have a best and solid plan.
Then I'm leaving it to you.
Now, allow me to take your leave, Begum Ruqaiya.
Goodbye!
You know what, Jodha?
All the Begums in the harem are prepared.
Even I'm surprised how they could manage it...
...in such a short time?
And we haven't even thought of anything.
I wonder what stall Benazir is going to put up.
You're very much concerned about Benazir.
Why would I be? I was only...
Enough, Moti. I don't want to know about others.
I've decided. This time, I will not put up a stall and that is it.
What are you saying, Jodha?
You know you can't do this.
I'm going to do this.
And no one can compel me to put up a stall, Moti.
Don't be childish, Jodha.
You're a Begum of the Moghul empire.
And every Begum must take part in the Meena Bazar.
This is a custom.
Salutation, mother.
Bless you. I couldn't control myself.
I thought let me go and see what magic...
...Jodha will weave this time.
Last time, you had put up a stall of colours...
...which was different from all other stalls.
What are you going to do this time?
What happened, my child?
Nothing, mother.
This time, I'm really not in a mood to put up a stall.
Jodha, I know what Jalal did was not right.
He shouldn't have exhibited the differences...
...between a husband and wife in public.
But I hope you will not repeat that mistake.
You're a Begum of this empire.
You'll continue with this tradition.
And you're angry with Jalal.
Then why should I be deprived of...
...seeing one more talent of yours?
My child, clashes between a husband and wife are common.
But it doesn't sever the ties between them.
And the ones who are close to each other are the ones who fight.
Hey... what's this?
I don't know what has happened...
...between you and Jalal.
But stretching the issue is never a solution to any problem.
I hope you'll definitely take part in the Meena Bazar.
I'm quite confident that Ruqaiya Begum will not...
...leave any stone unturned to become the winner.
To make more profit,
she'll sell the costliest items for a dirt price.
She's very cunning.
I wonder if your magic will work on His Majesty or not.
It does seem difficult.
Ruqaiya is the head queen.
And over here, I'm just a maid.
If I want to win this competition against Begum...
...I need to use my brain.
But did you think of what you're going to do?
What do I think?
Everyone uses what one has.
Head queen has wealth.
So, she'll use it.
And I have beauty with brain.
I've already cast a magical spell with my beauty.
Now, I only need to use my brain in this game.
50 coins? Don't you think it's too costly?
Did you ever see such a thing before in life?
You need not act too smart.
I too have seen many such markets.
So, go and buy from those markets.
These things are not for you.
What's happening, Resham?
I wonder what happens to these women...
...when they come to the market.
They get too stubborn.
Resham, sometimes I feel, I too should quit politics...
...and start a market.
I will be in profit.
Yes, that's right.
You fool!
Why is it crowded over there?
Let's see.
Come on, everyone.
Buy the secret remedy to Benazir's beauty.
Come, come.
Such a big crowd at Javeda's stall?
Resham, disperse them.
Move... move everyone. Move.
Please come, madam.
Mother, I'm very busy right now.
I can't talk to you at the moment.
Come on, everyone.
Yes, give me one.
Oh God, madam!
This... this... This pack is not to be applied on one's face.
You quietly stand there. Don't interfere in my business.
Go away.
Do you have anything to make my face look beautiful?
-Yes. -Apply this on your face, twice a day.
Then you just watch, your face...
...will get a glow in few days.
Do you know that Benazir's face was also like yours?
But this remedy made her beautiful.
Give me 4 bottles of it.
And give me 10.
What is going on, here?
The secret remedy of your beauty is being sold here.
Even others in Agra will take advantage of...
...being as beautiful as you.
You just watch.
In very few days, everyone's face will glow.
"No one knows what advantage I take of my beauty, Javeda."
Come on, Zakira.
Alert! It is His Majesty, Jalaluddin's order...
...to stop trading in the market, immediately.
As per the tradition, I've always been buying...
...something or the other from every stall in the market.
But this time...
This time, I'll choose to buy something...
...from only one stall.
Every stall owner must come forward to His Majesty...
...as per her position, with the stuff she's got to sell.
"Maham Anga!"
Beautiful shawl, Ruqaiya.
But I can't buy this.
I don't want to be blamed of being biased even this time.
You have to wear this at any cost.
Thank you.
This Kohinoor diamond is one in a billion.
Rarest of all.
And today, this will be gifted to the one...
...who will present me the rarest stuff.
You chose these flowers for Meena Bazar. Why?
Feel its fragrance, Your Majesty.
Marvellous! They're really very fragrant.
What's your motive behind bringing this?
Firstly, it's not too costly.
So, anyone can buy it easily.
Secondly, it's fragrance and it's white colour...
...will give a message to everyone.
That they may lead a peaceful life...
...in a peaceful atmosphere.
More than these flowers, the thought behind...
...bringing this, is more important.
Thanks.
But not everyone thinks like you, Salima Begum.
Don't you have anything for me?
I have nothing to sell, Your Majesty.
"Maham Anga!"
But I'd like to gift you something.
This is Meena Bazar, a market. I've come here to buy something...
...not to accept gifts.
"Maham Anga!"
And what have you brought for me?
"Maham Anga!"
For me, you're the most precious, rarest...
...and important person in life.
"Maham Anga!"
I was confused as to what I should present you...
...that would suit your image.
So, I decided to make your portrait.
Although I'm not a good painter...
...but I've tried.
"Maham Anga!"
Wonderful!
I think no one has ever understood me so well.
Nor did anyone read the depth of my eyes.
It looks like, I'm standing right in front of...
...my own reflection.
Today, in this market, I liked Benazir's portrait the most.
Not only did she exhibit her talent,
but her thought behind it also very extra ordinary.
So, I don't hesitate to declare Benazir to be the winner.
I'm gifting her this Kohinoor.
"Maham Anga".
And I'll entitle her as Kohinoor.
In the history of Meena Bazar, this has never happened.
A slave never won the prize.
Benazir's beauty has received...
...the award, not her painting.
She is beauty with brain.
What's the matter, Begum Ruqaiya?
Why are you disappointed?
Look at the one who should get angry.
Thank you for this title, Your Highness.
Kohinoor diamond is always adorned on...
...an emperor's crown.
But this slave will always be at your feet.
Stop, Jalal.
This is the empress of India's order.
Tell me.
I want to know what Jodha Begum had brought for you.
Tell me, Jodha Begum.
This cradle?
But why?
The cradle denotes my best wishes.
I don't know which of the Begums will give His Majesty, his heir.
But my best wishes are always with him.
We believe that the house where Lord Krishna's cradle exists...
...is soon blessed with a child.
So, I wanted to gift this to him.
You tell me, mother. How could I have sold this gift?
You're right. This is a priceless gift.
No one can buy this.
Not even in exchange of Kohinoor.
But yes!
We can definitely honor...
...the person who has gifted this.
By awarding her with this ancestral necklace.
It's in our family from past many generations.
Late Emperor Humayu had gifted this to me.
Henceforth, this necklace belongs to you, Jodha Begum.
What are you thinking, Jodha?
Nothing, Moti.
I'm tired after visiting the market.
Emperor's mother is the best mother-in-law in this world.
Isn't she, Jodha?
Yes, that's right.
But her son...
What do you think, Moti?
Is His Majesty a good human being?
Meaning?
Regarding what?
As if you don't know anything.
Take the instance of the market.
His decision was biased.
Don't you think he was praising Benazir a lot?
He's an emperor. He can do anything.
And what's your concern...
...with whatever happened with Benazir?
How does it affect you?
After a long time today I'll...
...get a sound sleep, Salima Begum.
You seem to have liked the Meena Bazar a lot.
Yes, of course.
It was very different and rarest of all.
I liked it.
Okay, now you please sleep. And allow me to leave.
Goodnight!
Everything is fair in love and war, Jodha Begum.
I felt peace seeing you getting jealous.
So what if I was a little biased this time?
Being biased to some extent is fair enough...
...to see you getting restlessness.
You don't get it, Begum Ruqaiya.
Emperor's mother praised Jodha in everyone's presence.
These days, she's getting too inclined...
...towards Begum Jodha.
She gifted the ancestral necklace to...
...Begum Jodha in presence of everyone.
Till date you've done a lot and you're still doing so much...
...for the Moghul empire and for Jalal.
But she never gifted you any ancestral necklace.
You're the head queen.
You're the inheritor of the ancestral necklace.
Not Begum Jodha.
She didn't give me the necklace because...
...she knows I'm not interested in gems and ornaments.
-Begum Ruqaiya. -Begum Ruqaiya.
It's not about the necklace alone.
It's about Begum Jodha being praised in presence of all...
...by the emperor's mother.
I agree that she was overwhelmed...
...and so, she praised Begum Jodha.
But it indicated...
Her indication was towards...
...the Moghul empire's heir.
Indirectly, emperor's mother has pointed a finger at you, too.
The incident that happened with you...
...after that, she's expecting...
...her heir only from Begum Jodha.
And it was proved in the market today, in everyone's presence.
And I didn't like it.
You're the minister, aren't you, Maham?
And Jalal's mother as well.
Then use your brain in politics and taking care of Jalal.
Leave my worries to me.
Jodha Begum is not at all a threat for me.
I know I'm repeating the same thing...
...to you, Begum Ruqaiya...
...that Begum Jodha is a threat to you.
You're bored of me.
But think why I'm repeating my sentence often?
There must be some reason.
I'm your well wisher, Begum Ruqaiya.
I don't want any third person to come between you...
...and Jalal, especially any royal princess.
Begum Jodha is a threat to you.
You believe me or not.
You're very intelligent, Begum Ruqaiya.
That's why I repeat, safeguard your position.
And your childhood love, Jalal.
Allow me to leave now.
You must be tired, Begum. Shall I make your bed?
No, Hoshiyar, I don't feel sleepy.
Prepare one more hookah for me.
Madam, don't think too much about what Maham Anga has said.
Everyone in the harem knows that Jodha Begum...
...is losing her image in the eyes of the emperor.
Today Hamida Begum saved her image.
Otherwise, she would have faced the same outcome...
...that she once faced in Ramtanu's concert.
No, Hoshiyar, you won't understand.
Jodha Begum is losing her position against Benazir.
But Maham Anga also has a point.
Jalal may have awarded Benazir...
...with the title of Kohinoor.
But after all, she's a slave.
She can't give Moghul empire a heir.
So, the empress...
...has expectations from Jodha Begum.
This expectation has not only insulted me but also Jalal.
But if you'd tell this to His Majesty...
...he'd feel that you're jealous.
What do you think, Hoshiyar?
Do I even need to tell all this to His Majesty?
Maham Anga will do the needful.
Because, Maham Anga is always very desirous...
...to humiliate Jodha Begum.
After all she has to avenge her for her son Adham Khan.
Maham Anga will tackle Jodha Begum.
So, won't you do anything about it?
Of course, I will.
I'll be a mute spectator of this drama.
What game is His Majesty playing with me, Moti?
What game, Jodha?
Are you talking about the diamond...
...that he rewarded to Benazir?
Everyone knows that His Majesty has gone crazy...
...on seeing Benazir's beauty.
And why not?
Benazir is beautiful as well as intelligent.
She's expert in art.
She's a good sword player.
And she has also mastered in dance.
The maids in the harem were saying...
...that Benazir is not arrogant.
She behaves lovingly with everyone...
What are you doing? I'll take out my ornaments.
You've been singing Benazir's praises for quite a long now.
As if you're awestruck by her beauty.
You're so furious!
What's going on in your mind?
Tell me, I'm your friend after all.
Moti, I'm thinking...
...His Majesty is getting too attracted towards Benazir.
That's why, he gave her the tile of Kohinoor in no time.
You don't know. The way he was looking at me...
...I felt that he was trying to make me feel jealous.
As if this is going to affect me.
It is already affecting you, Jodha.
What did you say?
His Majesty gave her a diamond and a title.
But Hamida Begum gave you the ancestral necklace.
So, naturally it'll affect.
Do you understand the meaning of gifting...
...a ancestral necklace?
Don't go so deep.
I'm neither greedy for the necklace nor a title.
You won't understand.
You can go.
"Don't you have anything for me?"
"I'd like to gift you something."
"This is a market. I've come here to buy something..."
"...not to accept gifts."
"I declare Benazir as the winner."
"And also entitle her as Kohinoor."
What's happening to me?
During the days, I can't live peacefully because of...
...His Majesty.
And can't sleep at night because of him.
You know what, Zakira?
His Majesty didn't gift this diamond to his wives, but me.
Doesn't that mean, I'm becoming special to him?
Don't be so happy with the diamond.
We still have a long way to go, to attain our goal.
It takes time to pave the distance that is very far, Zakira.
Have patience.
Slowly, I'm getting close to His Majesty.
I'm becoming special to him.
That's your misconception.
Had you been special, His Majesty...
...would have come to your room that day.
But he refused and he called you to the garden.
That's true, His Majesty didn't come to me.
But for how long will he not come?
How long will he save himself from the charm of my beauty?
Greetings, Benazir.
Are you satisfied with a diamond?
It's my victory. Naturally, I'd be happy.
His Majesty gave you a diamond and a title.
And you think you've got everything?
No, Benazir. No.
Until Begum Jodha is in Jalal's life...
...you'll be only known as special.
And what should I do for that?
Just do as I say.
Play cunning moves.
So that... Jalal would feel that you need his protection.
Don't worry, minister.
I'll win His Majesty's heart one day.
One must try to win something that exist.
Yes, Jalal has no heart but brain.
So, understand his brain.
Cast a spell on his brain.
That's the only way to get Jalal.
And you have the best weapon to do this, Benazir.
Your beauty.
Just do as I say like a mere pawn.
This way, you will be...
...the favorite of His Majesty as well as me.
And that will be beneficial for you.
Allow me to take your leave, Benazir.
Did you hear that, Zakira?
Minister has asked me to be her pawn.
Let her be happy with her misconception.
Until she comes to know that she is a puppet in your hand,
it will be too late.
Jalal!
Salutations, Jalal.
Salutations, aunt.
What happened? You're here at this hour of the night?
Is everything alright?
Jalal, whatever is happening over here...
...is beyond my tolerance.
Will you tell me what is happening?
Come, sit.
I'm surprised that you're asking me what the matter is.
One of my son is in prison.
I tolerated it because his crime was such.
And he's being punished for the same.
But my second son.
The one sitting right next to me?
What's your crime, Jalal...
...that you're getting insulted in front of everyone?
No, Jalal. I can't tolerate this. You please free me.
Who did that?
Don't you know?
Begum Jodha did!
Begum Jodha brought that cradle to the market...
...and disrespected you, in front of everyone.
I'm sorry to say, Jalal. But since you are childless,
she has mocked at you, in front of everyone.
She has challenged your manliness...
Aunt!
I'm sorry, Jalal.
It hurts, doesn't it?
Seeing you in pain hurts me as well, Jalal.
But I feel helpless.
Shall I say something, Jalal?
You might not like it, but let me tell you this today.
I feel...
...that Begum Jodha is avenging you...
...for her fiancée Suryabhan's death.
Moghul empire's army had killed him.
Begum Jodha hated you in Amer.
I agree. But in Agra?!
Despite spending such a long time in Agra...
...her hatred has still not subsided, Jalal.
She hates me, I tolerate it. Never mind.
I'm just a servant.
But you... You're an emperor.
You are her husband. How can she do this to you?
A child whom I have fed.
A child whom I've seen being...
...the emperor Jalaluddin Mohammed...
...I can't tolerate anyone disrespecting him.
You used Benazir to disrespect Begum Jodha.
But Begum Jodha pointed finger at your manliness...
...to disrespect you, Jalal.
At your manliness.
You're right, aunt.
"Maham Anga!"
Every time, Jodha Begum takes advantage...
...of being dear to my mother.
And the moment she gets a chance...
...she does something like this.
"Maham Anga!"
You're right.
I must stop her.
"Begum Jodha may or may not take advantage of..."
"...of being dear to your mother..."
"...but I'll always take advantage..."
"...of being dear to you, my child."
Now go to sleep, Jalal. Take rest.
His Majesty, Munim Khan has very well...
...taken charge of Kabul.
I think now you should concentrate...
...on the Rajvanshis.
"One of the Rajvanshis..."
"...has already troubled me, Adgah."
Your Majesty.
Something seems to be going on in your mind.
You're right, Adgah.
Something is definitely going on in my mind.
I'll talk to you later on this.
As your order, Your Highness.
Greetings, His Majesty.
I don't want to talk to you.
I've come to give you something and not to talk.
Yesterday, you gifted me something in the market.
Wasn't that enough?
I didn't get you. What do you mean?
You're not that insensible, Jodha Begum.
And let me warn you that whatever happened...
...yesterday, I just didn't like it.