Hey, stop..
Stop..
This battle is not just fought by Gandhi or Nehru.
These youngsters are no less.
One Mid Day, please.
Smoking or tobacco is injurious to health.
Hi. - Hi, good morning. - Rajiv.
Mitra's been waiting for you.
Are you drunk?
No. Not, yet.
Then, why are you after this oldie's story?
He has also been to the other media houses.
No one entertains him.
I think, he is crazy.
The oldie has a name, Gour Hari Das.
And he is trying since the past 20-25 years to prove
that he was a freedom fighter.
And when it comes to other media houses..
Come on, Dilip.
If what this man is saying is true..
It's says something about us, about this country.
I don't know about the country but your mentality..
I mean, come on, Rajiv.
This freedom struggle story is all old hat.
It doesn't fit in our newspaper's scheme of things.
Yes.
You, too, have a problem.
Journalist with a purpose!
There was a time when we both were, 'Journalist with a Purpose'.
Yes.
I am done with all sorts of purpose by now.
There's only one thing that matters in the world
that is on which chair are you sitting on.
You are talented.
Use it to fill the needs of the newspaper.
Gay sex, the campaign started by you.
Against the Article 377.
Take this forward. I mean..
Rajiv, our paper is an independent one.
We are not parents to go around with a stick
to teach the kids where and how to pee.
Yes. We are friends.
Hence, I am telling you.
Do you watch this?
Do watch it, Indians wants to be like them.
Rich, famous, beautiful.
Chuck the history..
Anyway, you were never good in history.
'I think you are in final five and I got to tell you what..'
Sir, I want the release of the article on gays to Times Square.
I want it on the front page.
Sir, I make 20 percent..
I can't come before 6:30.
I have three meetings lined up today.
You are 40 years old but your teenage angst, is still intact.
I'll try to come by 7 o' clock, for sure.
I am like this since I was six years old.
He lectured you again, didn't he?
We shouldn't waste our time on Hari Das's story
and focus on Gay Rights.
What's life if a man can't hold other man's hand openly
or can't kiss him openly?
He also wants freedom.
The question is either Independence or Gay Rights?
That's easy. Gay Rights.
Or else both.
I don't know.
Yes. Great timing. He is downstairs.
Shit!
Do a thing, ask him to go to Irani.
Yes, we are coming.
Do you want to save him from the liberal editor?
No, I want to save my back.
Sorry.
Look, why should we trust you?
I was very young.
But whatever I did, I did it with conviction.
For the country with pride.
And if that goes out of my life, then what will be my worth?
You know after the increment in the pension of freedom fighters
the count of applicants has increased from 16,000 to 53,000.
It has become a business.
I am telling the truth.
The question arises, how much do you reckon the truth?
I am speaking the truth.
But can you recognise it?
Jesus Christ had said this.
And you know what others did.. - Here are the documents
to prove my argument.
If any of these are fake then I am ready to be jailed again.
So many documents?
Any government officer will be proud of these.
Does it hurt?
What? - The piercing on your face.
Oh, this.. I got used to it.
Just like a wife.
There's lot of papers. It will take time.
I am used to it by now.
And these are xerox-copies, isn't it?
Do you have the originals?
It's in the cupboard.
Father, make it fast.
I am getting late.
It won't be like your mother's.
You know, whenever I break an egg
I get scared that a chick may come out of it.
Take it.
It's good!
Okay, don't schedule anything for Saturday.
"Oh, my Father.."
Your mom's bus will reach at 4:30 at VT station.
If I am late by 10 minutes, then mom can wait.
Please, give me that jailer's certificate.
"Oh, my Father.." - The fight for freedom will be useful again.
One minute. - "Oh, my Father.."
"I'm leaving home."
"Oh, my Father.." - Will the copy do?
"I'm leaving home." - "Original, they want the original."
"Oh, my Father.. I'm leaving home."
"The four bearers.." - Take it, it's just one piece.
Be careful.
That's the problem with originals. - "The decorated palanquin.."
There's always one piece. - "Lift it up.." - Bye, Dad.
First stop weeping.. - Alok..
Excuse me. - It's not the only college.
Oh. Hi, Ashok. - Hi.
They raised the cut-off.
By the way you are lucky in your dad's case.
Anyway, in our country either you are a Dalit
or your father is Gour Hari Das for good education.
Okay.
But this doesn't proof that your father was a freedom fighter.
Sir, this is jailer's certificate. Original.
Your dad is original, is it?
I mean, anyone can show a jailer's certificate.
A thief, murderer, criminals, anyone.
But his purpose of being jailed, is not mentioned here.
That's not fair.
Why would my father lie, sir?
There are rules.
Your father must be having 'Tamrapatra'.
Freedom fighters have it. Let's see that.
Sir, he doesn't have anything else other than this.
But he is a freedom fighter, sir.
Sir, were you a spy?
Like James Bond?
James Bond? - Yes.
Spy.
So, you used to shoot others, didn't you?
Back then, I was in 'Vanar Sena'.
I used to run on railway tracks to send messages.
I used to run for the Independence.
Whose independence? - For our nation's independence.
Okay.
Our country was enslaved, back then.
How does it feel to be enslaved?
How does it feel?
Just like this..
Hey..
Hey, 'Vanar Sena'..
These kids are in awe that I'm.. - Even, the college didn't believe.
What?
You don't have 'Tamrapatra', do you?
Why Father?
I didn't do all that for a 'Tamrapatra'.
How will anyone believe that you fought.. - You believe it, right?
What will I do?
The principal didn't believe it.
The world should believe in it.
There are few rules which are to be followed.
Okay, fine. I'll go and meet the principal tomorrow. - Please.
By meeting me.. - Let it be.
Anyway, I'm being mocked by everyone.
If you're so ashamed of me, you could have scored better.
Right.
Now, I won't depend on you any more.
Did you really participate in the freedom struggle?
It's not about your truth.
Many reporters are saying that you have made-up the story.
A made-up story!
Will you have some tea?
Hey, 3 cups of tea. - Three cups of tea at table number 2.
What if we go to your village to verify it?
Balasore?
Balasore Central Jail.
It will be there in the records.
Can you please ask him not to add sugar in my tea?
Don't add sugar in one cup.
Bring one cup of tea without sugar!
I have been writing letters since 1976
to him and also to all the government officials.
It's just like Balasore.
It was always dark before the marriage.
Make the phone call.
Who else will call, if not you?
Are you going to the Freedom Cell? - Yes.
You're very lucky. Special Secretary.
I have joined this week.- Oh, it's great.
We are heading downwards for a while now, isn't it?
No.. It's dark over here.
So, the distance seems more in the darkness.
Observation. Come.
Now, I have planned few things
for the Freedom Cell.
Let's see what happens.
Is the saving of electricity included in it? - Yes, it is.
It's 'Save Power, Save India' week.
It was my idea.
Here.
Hey, Sawant. - Yes, sir.
Have you sent yesterday's file?
No, one file is remaining, the others I'll get it.
Here, please.. This way.
It's 4:30 p.m.
Anyhow, I have to board Virar local train at 5:30 p.m.
It's my wife's order. What did you say your name was?
Sir, it's Gour Hari Das.
Gour Hari Das.. Sit down.
Not here, keep it there. Keep it.
Gour Hari Das. - Yes.
Hari Das.
Virar Fast must be jam-packed at this hour of the day.
Congested? It's like a gas chamber!
The Britishers made it for 40,000 people.
But now, 40 lakhs travel in it.
So, obviously it will turn into a gas chamber.
It was the Britishers who built it and left.
Don't know whether we did a good work by sending them off..
I am not saying it officially. Just saying.
Gour Hari Das. Is it? - Yes.
Here.
This is the one, right?
Is it? - Yes.
These days there's no value attached to a human's life.
No one cares what others do.
My wife says that I went to the dance bar, if I'm late any day.
These wives don't like to see their husbands happy.
Where did your action take place?
Sorry? - Action? Where did your fight take place?
In Odisha. - Odisha.
Then, the reason for your problem lies there.
Your state itself is not supporting you.
Hey, bring a special ginger tea.
Yes, see we have a guest from Odisha.
Look, I am Maharashtra's resident.
Yes. - We are here in Bombay since 1952.
Okay. But you have to apply from Odisha, now.
But I fought the fight for the country.
Not just for Odisha.
Yes, you're absolutely right.
But a rule is a rule.
And according to rule, Odisha..
Odisha is not there in the map.
I am not saying that it's not there in India.
That will be too much!
It's 4:45 p.m.
Now, I'll have to leave, all right?
But what you do is, wait here and have the tea.
Or else, Surve may feel bad.
And Odisha is in West Bengal, isn't it?
No way. Odisha means Odisha.
But in map.. Let it be.
Hey, Shinde?
Have the tea, or else, it will run cold.
May I make a phone call, first?
Lakshmi gets worried if I stay out for long.
I'll be back.
What do you think?
Nice fellow.
He is weird but quite good.
He is lost in his own world.
Parallel world.
And parallels don't meet.
Are you back? Okay, I'll be there.
The old man is coming back.
Everything's fine, right?- Yes.
My daughter-in-law is coming after a long time. That's why..
And your son?
Are you going to America because you're angry at your father
or is it due to obstinacy?
Peanuts.. Hot peanuts!
It's neither of the options.
Do you remember Ashok's uncle?
Yes, he is a professor in some university there, isn't it?
In Wisconsin University.
He has arranged everything.
Other universities are also providing admission.
But Wisconsin is also providing scholarship, Mom.
What do you say?
You can go if you have decided.
There's no future in this country.
Before saying anything about the country
just keep it in mind that your father has fought for the nation.
He is only awaiting few documents.
Me, too.
The only difference is that few papers, never show up.
Not just Gour Hari Das but the entire nation is a lie.
Everything is made-up here.
The golden bird, world's number one democracy.
Every one lies to each other and then live that lie.
Thank God that I'm leaving.
Sir, is it yours?
Then, keep it with you. Why are you poking me?
These oldies should stay at home.
Oh, no! Gavaskar is out again with 90 runs.
'Gavaskar is gone, first wicket down..'
Lift.
What's wrong? Why's everything in this country like this?
How does one reach in time, over here?
It's not like this every time.- How do you know?
I work here in the Khadi Commission. - Oh!
I have returned from the US, yesterday.
Elevators never jam there.
We can take the stairs.
I have an appointment. I'll sweat.
Why don't they learn something from the US?
It never once happened in 8 years.
Even my son is going to America.
To study there. - Good for him.
Oh, God!
These orders are to be sent. - Okay, sir.
Oh, Mr. Das! You are alive, aren't you?
I had forgotten your face.
I thought you were transferred into the Ministry.
We are mere employees, Mr. Das is a freedom fighter.
Have your freedom biscuit and freedom tea.
From Mr. Das.
Yes, why not?
Please, give every one tea on my part.
Charge it from my salary.
What's left in your salary, Mr. Das?
Your freedom is being expensive on you.
Have your tea.
So, Mr. Das, how much will be the pension?
He didn't agree to it.
It's not his flight, there's still some time.
He didn't speak a word on the way.
He respects you a lot.
He feels I have broken his belief.
What would have happened if he had stayed..
He will call, every single week.
He has said so.
Let it be for now.
Oh, Mr. Das. You're here after a long time?
Tell me, what do you want?
I wanted to have a word with you.
Spill it..
I'll get it delivered to your house.
No.. It was something else.
Say it. What's the matter?
I needed some money on credit.
Why do you need it?
There's a low housing scheme in Dahisar.
It's only Rs. 2,500 for registration.
There's no place like Reay Road in Mumbai.
Why do you want to go so far? - Alok has gone to America.
And we both are alone, here.
The cost of living is more, over here.
What are you looking for?
My tools.. Where have you kept them?
I threw it away.
Or else, you would have piled them up.
Why did you throw them?
Stop making tables and chairs.
"One who is a devotee of Vishnu"
"knows the pain of others."
"Does good to others"
"without letting pride enter one's mind."
Do one thing, leave these papers with us.
Actually, my boss thinks I'm wasting my time with you.
Hey, bring the bill..
Do you know its name?
You are saying as if it's a small kid.
It's my second child.
Freedom file.
So many papers?
When I was young, younger than Alok.
At that time, I had done something for the country.
For the freedom.
And now they ask me to prove it.
Hence, I have arranged these documents.
Alok told me about it.
I have faith in you.
Father-in-law, no one can spend their entire life on a lie.
Be happy always!
Gour Hari Das.
You came here from Dahisar to enquire about your file, is it?
Why do you say so?
I also get a chance to meet you.
What's the use of it, to say so in this age, Mr. Das?
I am not that old.
I had a friend, she used to compliment my hair.
Since, then I started to lose all my hair.
Somewhat, like our country.
Day by day, my fondness for the government is increasing.
Past 27 years we are writing letters to each other.
They ask me questions, while I answer them.
I know about that.
Hey, get 2 cups of tea.
I don't need it. - Okay, then don't have.
Leave.
Mr. Godbole..
I was wondering from 2 days when would you arrive.
There was no other option than this.
But we have sent your file to the Ministry.
It was a bulky one. At least, this thick!
But I was in the Ministry, yesterday.
The file is not available there.
Now, this I don't understand.
I mean, I have sent your file
in a beautiful cardboard packaging, to the Ministry.
That too, I have sent it through registered post.
If you can provide me with registration slip's copy
then I'll go to the post office and check it out.
It's our duty, we will do it ourselves, all right?
Thank you.
But I want to paste that slip in my file.
So, you do have the original copy?
I mean to say, that's good.
It's important to have a copy, isn't it?
I don't have any other option than this.
So, you will make a copy of the original and give it to us, okay?
How can I deny you?
Sure.
It's great of you to think this way.
Or else, others depend on us for everything.
When there's no issue with the tanker
then why don't we have water in the pipeline?
How will we manage if the maintenance keeps rising?
I think the main pipeline.. - Listen, everyone..
The building next to.. - Give us 2 minutes time.
I'll explain you the reason behind the water issue.
For 7 years we are facing water issues
and Secretary wants 2 minutes more.
This is what happens, when a fraud is made the secretary!
Look, I am not a liar.
Do you have a 'Tamrapatra'?
You don't have it, do you?
Even I am a freedom fighter. Tell me, now?
Please, speak with respect.
You are pointing at a gentleman's image.
We pay Rs. 500 every month for the maintenance.
Where does that money go?
You are right.. - It's true.
Why there is a problem? Say something.
Why does the society still face water scarcity?
It's true. Answer us. - He is right..
Whoever has a problem, they can come and check the accounts!
There's account of every single rupee. Come over.
A person be a freedom fighter or not
but we all deserve to have water.
Don't we all deserve water, tell me? - Yes, of course..
He is forcing us to check the accounts!
Let's, go.. - You all can check the accounts. I am leaving.
Thought for the day.
If a journalist doesn't become editor in 40-45 years
then he is screwed. - Really?
But then the number of editors will be more
than the journalists, isn't it?
But you are right about the screwed thing.
I can't fathom your belief in Mr. Das.
Or maybe he is using our newspaper for his benefits.
But this is the very nature of the news.
Any news can benefit someone or can even be someone's trap.
That doesn't mean that we stop.
Even Gandhi had used the Indian Opinion
to voice his point.
There's no such thing as a neutral newspaper.
But we are not the Indian Opinion.
We are just a young, city newspaper.
Please, stop these depressing stories.
Hey, why didn't you call me?
Oh, I am so sorry. I totally forgot.
Two minutes. Just sit.
Rajiv, I don't want this paper and you to end up as a joke.
I won't let you down.
Thanks.
As far as I know the frustrated journalists
they have just one problem, their own marriage.
You seemed to have experience on it.
My experience, is it?
I am just a poor feminist to take care of the women's opinions.
Or else, where one gets girls like me in this male dominated media
to have their individual opinion.
I have never seen a lady, without an opinion.
You know, I think, only one thing can be done for the feminists.
They should be shot dead!
They will be relieved of their own pain.
You do stay with such a lady, isn't it?
Yes, I stay with her and also I work with such a lady.
Do you think we can still make it? - Forget it.
In our country, there's no difference
between a freedom fighter and a fire fighter!
Gour Hari Das, freedom fighter.
Do you want a 'Tamrapatra'?
Do you know me?
Yes, I know every one, sir.
It's a part of my business.
Hey, bring two cups of tea and a plate of Samosa.
Come with me. - I don't eat Samosa.
It's not for you but for me, sir.
By the way, tell me one thing.
Why are you after the state pension?
I'll help you to get the Central's pension.
Yes.
You will get both pension and as well as its benefits.
Like, the train ticket will be free.
Your kids and grandchildren's education quota.
No, it's not a piece of cake.
But I know, Mr. Tiwari personally.
Please come..
Be seated..
Sit down, please..
Hey, bring the tea.
Will you have Laddu? They have some awesome ones here.
Won't you? Hey, make it fast.
Are you taking a stroll in the garden? Keep it.
Have it.
I'll pay later. Go from here.
You have to give 25 per cent of the pension to me.
Actually, I'll have to bribe them in the Ministry.
Look, I don't want to bribe anyone.
Sir, I've been noticing you coming to the Ministry for past few years.
With this bulky file in your hand.
Running from one cabin to the other.
Climbing up and down the stairs.
You have aged a lot, you know?
I want you to live longer.
What will I do by living that long?
No, thanks.
Sir, you participated in the struggle for freedom.
And we got such a country!
These buildings were not built without bribing.
You give me some money and I shall help you in return.
This building will have a downfall if the bribing stops.
Do you know, why our country took so much time to be independent?
Only because of people like you.
If I was there in that time
then I would have bribed the Britishers
availing both freedom and also my freedom fighter's pension.
If this goes on, then you'll have to go around
the Ministry even after you're dead in your coffin.
Then it won't be as far as Dahisar.
Hold on a minute..
Where are you going? Pay for the Samosa and tea.
Nothing is for free in Mumbai.
So, you want a citation?
Yes, sir. - Why?
Because no one believes me.
I believe you.
You were a part of 'Vanar Sena' and used to send secret messages.
Yes, sir. 'Vanar Sena'.
But it was your passion.
Then why do you need a citation for it?
Is it for the pension?
For the truth.
That is my real identity.
Oh, yes. - Sir?
Why is it so hard to accept the truth?
Because it's truth.
No matter how much you run to prove it
people will make you run, until it's proven.
Does he need a certificate to prove that he is a tiger?
'Dear students.'
'Today we have gathered to celebrate Gandhi Jayanti.'
'It's a very important day for our nation.'
'So, on this auspicious occasion of Gandhi Jayanti'
'we will remember Gandhi's contribution for the nation.'
"Chief of the house of Raghu, Lord Rama."
"Uplifters of those who have fallen, Sita and Rama."
"Chief of the house of Raghu, Lord Rama."
"Uplifters of those who have fallen, Sita and Rama."
"Lord and Allah is your name."
Hello. Yes, Mr. Das.
I don't know on which level is my file stuck.
Do you know Mr. Olwe? - Who?
MLA Olwe..
What are you doing here? You were supposed to leave today.
I am looking for a place.
He is an MLA, go and meet him.
Hold on for a minute, Mr. Das.
I need two more days.
Please.
You meet him up, I'll inform him as well.
You tell him my name.. - Two days!
And don't think that I'm letting you stay because I'm scared of you.
Bloody chauvinist pig!
Thank you. I'll inform you about it.
Mr. Das, wait a minute..
You are your building's secretary, right?
Yes, till now I have been. But why?
Is there any flat available on rent?
I need it urgently.
There are a few. - Can you help me to have one?
Is that a bribe to meet the MLA?
No, Mr. Das.
You at least have the country for which you've fought.
I don't even have a roof over my head.
Oh!
Hey!
What's this? - Those are cotton seeds.
Cotton. I always keep it with myself.
It's not a bomb, right?
No, but it's more powerful than that.
And it's usage? - Thread is made using cotton.
Thread will be used to weave a cloth.
With that I can stitch a shirt for you.
Sir, have you called any freedom fighter?
What's your name?
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi.
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, sir.
Yes.
He has cotton seeds in his bag.
Yes, sir.
With the seeds or without it?
Right, sir.
Keep the seeds and go in.
Don't you worry, Mr. Das.
Damodar?
I am with you in this fight.
So, what should I do now?
You have been meeting minor officials.
And they do as instructed by higher authorities.
Yes.
Freedom fighters like you may not agree with me
but Britishers had more civic sense and responsibility.
While we are different from others.
We have few shortcomings in us.
What shall we do to stand
equal with the Britishers?
That's a tough question, Mr. Das.
There should be such debates, on TV channels.
That is what democracy is all about.
And I'll raise your case in the Legislative Council
and they have to answer it.
That why is it taking so much time for your file to get processed?
Is that possible?
Is it this simple?
I am talking about the Legislative Council, Mr. Das.
Legislative Council.
And you are a common man.
If there's no common man, there won't be any Legislative Council.
I am doing what Britishers used to do, in such cases.
Have you received the letter?
The Britishers were good.
Sir, how many cotton-seeds, do you require to stitch a shirt?
3,555.
I don't think his name is Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi.
Stop going around the Ministry.
Why so?
Everyone in the building says that you are going insane.
Just like your son used to say, isn't it?
Mr. Das, you have drifted away from your son in this madness!
You have become a stranger in this building.
Now, let go of this struggle.
So, what do you want? What shall I do?
Shall I forget my past?
Or shall I lose my identity?
No.
Earlier, we used to be so happy.
I knew that your marriage is in trouble.
But so soon. I mean after staying.. - Have you ever married a feminist?
Not that I remember.
Do try it once in your life.
Everything should be divided
or else, 'Nari Mukti Morcha'.
It's also your fault.
Yes, it's always my fault.
You never try to understand others' point of view.
Other's point of view and that too, of women?
Trust me, women should be taxed for being a pain.
Sick!
After a long time, Mr. Shinde.
I only come here when it's a good news.
Is sir home? - You know where he can be.
There's a letter for him from the Ministry. - Oh!
Wait a minute, please.
Do you have anything for flat number 408?
Yes, just a second. I'll check.
No, there's no post for 408.
Is it a good news?
Yes, all the good news arrive for Mr. Das these days.
Thank you.
How can they send an important letter through ordinary post?
In the Government's protocol they have registered post.
And they have written it wrong.
It's written that I have spent 18 days in the jail.
I was in the jail for 90 days.
What nonsense. I'll raise my voice against them.
This is what we needed.
This letter proves that you were jailed.
So, what if the agenda didn't admit it?
You're still alive, sir.
But the file is still there.
Yes. Will you do something?
Take this letter and meet my friend, Mohan Joshi.
Mohan Joshi.
The one who's the president of All India Anti-corruption Association?
Correct. - Yes.
He is an advocate.
His only problem is that he is a bit crazy.
But I'll tell him about you.
If you can convince him then your work will be done.
The renown politicians fear him a lot..
Gandhian in a bar.
Sorry bad joke.
It's my first time in a bar.
Now, may I leave?
Have a small peg with me, won't you?
Journalism, marriage, freedom..
Mr. Das, I feel alcohol should be free in India.
The situations hardly change, at least the mood will change.
I have never consumed alcohol in my life.
Good for you, Mr. Das.
You won't find good whisky in India.
The Britishers have good whisky.
One should be contented in what they have.
Are you happy?
By what?
By meeting the ministers
who wreck public's life. Are you happy with that?
Am I happy?
By whom?
By the one who think if I am not feeding from the corporates
then I am dead as the journalist.
With them? Or by my wife?
Feminist.
Shit!
Come in, Mr. Das..
I am fine, you be seated.. - Yes.
Sit down, please.
Oh, Mr. Das.. What are you doing?
How can you fight for so long?
I have ceased my fight long ago.
I am just not accepting the defeat.
You are a good man, Mr. Das.
You are my hero.
And heroes never lose.
There are no heroes any more.
This country's last hero was Gandhi.
And what did we do to him, you know it well.
Even worse than that.
We stuck his face on currency note.
And bribed the system for our needs.
Did you see this?
What is written over there?
The Union Government, in 1987, has provided freedom fighter's
position to many politicians without any proof.
And many of them are not alive now.
You told me once that it has become a business.
Yes, but I feel strange
because your father, too, was in Congress, right?
But I wonder, why this government is not supporting you?
I think this freedom was only meant for the politicians.
Incredible India. Rightly, said!
Sir, buy these flags. Tomorrow is Independence day.
No, it's Republic Day.
Sir, I am giving 3 flags for Rs. 10. - Sir, I'll give 3 for Rs. 5..
Mr. Das, your flag is being sold. - Buy it please..
Please, sir.. - Three for Rs. 5. - Three for Rs. 10.
What happened? Won't you celebrate our independence?
Sir, I am giving it for Rs. 10.. - Three for Rs. 5..
Sir, 3 flags for Rs. 5.. Take it, please..
Sir, buy it please.. Three for Rs. 10..
Drop the flag and get down, boy.
This is our flag, sir.
Our flag is the Union Jack and George VI is our King.
Not mine. - You impertinent little pest.
You are suspended by orders of his Majesty.
We are British subjects.
I am an Indian, sir.
I will teach you to be an Indian.
Make it fast. He is waiting.
Please, come..
Mr. Das.
I think he is with someone.
Dr. John Verghese, resident medical officer, Civil Lines Hospital.
So, you want me to handle your case.
No.. The post-mortem was not done.
I was about to do the post-mortem.
I did a small cut and he screamed out.
It was just a small mistake.
You are the mistake, Doctor.
Try to settle it outside the court.
Please, go. Thank you.
If more lawyers like you come up then Supreme Court will be doomed.
Mr. Das, come in.
Please, come.
Sit.. Please sit.
Why do you call me everyday?
Mr. Olwe had told me.
I have went through your file.
Strong case. Strong.
We can send a legal notice to the government
on Legislative Council's denial basis.
But the court cases take time.
I don't know if I have enough time or not.
It's a good time.
I will speak to the Home Minister.
He is my wife's relative.
You like it or not, but such relations are useful at times.
Great, thank you.
Don't call me. I'll call you.
Sir, Dr. Verghese was here before us.
Which hospital was he speaking of?
Civil Lines. Why?
No, one should avoid that hospital during emergency, right?
Thank you. - Yes.
Mr. Das, let's go.
It's enough now, Mr. Das.
Either you sort this issue or let someone else take your place.
But if the people are stealing water from the supply line
then what can a secretary or anyone else do?
Pardon me, who are you?
You are on lease, isn't it?
You don't have a permanent abode.
I have no place to stay, while India is my motherland.
Don't speak in between.
Look, it's not about scarcity.. - Mr. Das, I'll be back.
Now, you are blaming the tanker.. - Every one is involved.
If the tanker wasn't there we would
have no water to drink in this colony.
Look.. - Look, Mr. Das.
You're not getting it.
It's beyond your capability.
You listen to Mr. Ahirkar and let someone else be the Secretary.
And until when will we suffer with the water issue?
And it's good for you at this age.. - You resign from this post.
It has become more important than our country's President post.
From the past 15 years, he is managing all sorts of work
of a manager, a peon, an accountant, a clerk..
By assigning a person would have increased maintenance, you know?
At least, learn to respect him. You are taking it personally.
Ma'am, it's nothing like that.
The women, children, dogs, cats are craving for every drop of water.
You tell me, sir.. Am I right? - Please go from here.
Women and dogs!
You are coming here and bothering us. Come on, just leave.
No problem, I'll just.. - Okay.
And close the door.
Leave all this. It's not good for you.
It's very easy to let go, Lakshmi.
If every one will let go of their responsibilities
then only thieves will rule.
All the rulers are the same. Thieves.
Mr. Das, it's you.
Come in, please.. Come in.
No, I was..
You brought the fallen one, yet again?
What happened?
Are you feeling all right?
I went to the flat above ours.
Take it and courier it, today itself. Okay?
Okay, sir. - Check this out. The responses over Mr. Das's story.
So, the young are interested in the old, after all.
Mr. Das doesn't look like that he could have fought so long.
Some fights are silent.
Ahirkar?
You said, it's a family newspaper.
Of course.
A nice, happy, young family newspaper.. - If.. - Hi, Tanvi.
Yes. - Any update on the Bollywood PIL against the government?
Why are you asking so? - Because I am a family man.
Okay. - I have one wife and 3 children. One mother, no father.
We fight every morning to read the newspaper first.
Every family fights this way for the Mid Day newspaper. - Of course.
There's nothing to laugh about.
Since, you endorse false reports.
Excuse me. - This Gour Hari Das news..
What? It's.. - Gour Hari Das.
It created a ruckus in my family.
If I say I am a freedom fighter then will you print that as well?
But..
Our journalist has researched on it, sir.
Will you tell me a thing?
Your journalist, Rajiv Singhal.. - Yes. Where does he stay?
What's the connection?
Mr. Das helped him to get a flat.
So, did you get my point?
Ma'am, is sir at home?
Please, don't come in the afternoon for attesting. Please. - No..
Who's is it, Lakshmi?
Greetings, sir.
Greetings.
Do you remember me?
At MLA Olwe's place. - Yes.
This is my son, sir. Roshan.
Come in, please..
Bring some refreshments for them.
Come in.. Sit down.
Sir. I have got some cotton, sir.
It's made up of 3,555 cotton-seeds.
I will not waste your time.
But will you stitch a shirt for my son?
Yes.
Come dear, I'll take your measurements.. - No, sir.
I have got his shirt for the measurement.
Actually, Roshan wants his shirt to be stitched by Gandhi.
He thinks that Gandhi was a tailor.
The thing is I don't know anyone else who was close to Gandhi.
Come in.
Ahirkar can go to hell!
I'll surely work on this story.
Even if it's the last thing I do.
It's both heroic and comic.
If it's comic then why aren't you smiling?
People who stay in Dahisar and travel for 3 hours, don't smile!
Smile is for those staying in Malabar Hill and Cuffe Parade.
Do you know? - Yes.
Many documents can fit in this file.
To make it completely foolproof.
You should consider going to Balasore.
Balasore. - Balasore Central Jail.
You may get something in their records.
The office won't pay for it.
'Hi, how was your flight, Neha?'
Flight was good.
You wanted to say something to mom, isn't it?
'Good news, Mom.'
'I am planning to come back.'
'Actually, India's business potential is growing day by day.'
'So, we will take a bigger flat there and stay together.'
That's a great news.
But before that do speak with your father about it.
'Of course. Where is he? Is he home?'
He has gone out. - 'He is still after 'Tamrapatra', is it?'
Alok, you are in America
and have become an engineer as well.
So, have some respect for your father.
'Who can take him seriously'
'when he is after his own shadow?'
Alok, mom is worried for dad.
Anyway, he is not doing well in this stress.
He is losing his memory.
'Mom, who needs that certificate any more?'
'These days, a video game doesn't stick around for more than a year.'
'And dad is chasing the ancient.'
'It's about 2 weeks. Then, I'll be back home.'
'We will get him checked by a good doctor.'
'He needs rest. That's all.'
'Okay, Mom. I'll speak to you later.'
'Bye, Mom.' - Okay.
'And don't worry. Bye, Neha.'
Bye. - Bye.
Make it Wednesday. I'll see them at 9:30. - Yes, Doctor.
So, how's our famous freedom fighter?
I was reading about you.
How are you feeling?
I am fine. Thank you.
You must be knowing every story of the freedom, don't you?
Yes, of course. - Good..
Can I ask you few questions?
Don't worry. It's okay, if you don't remember it. - Yes.
What's the day today? - Friday.
And year? - 1976.
No.. What am I saying?
2006.
Your full name.
Gour Hari Das, a freedom fighter.
Who is she?
She is my daughter-in-law.
And she is my wife.
What's her full name?
Laksh.. - It's okay.
Even I don't know.
It does happen at times.
Don't worry. We will see what we can do about it.
Mr. Das, can you please wait
in the reception for a while.
Is that okay? - Yes.
Mrs. Das, we will have to do further tests on him.
But I feel Mr. Das is in early stages of Alzheimer.
That means..
For the next six months, he will be fine.
After six months, the effects will be visible
in his memory, thinking and behaviour.
But there's nothing to worry about.
These things have a way of manifesting itself.
It could be now, or maybe later.
I have checked all the records.
There's nothing to be found.
Could there be any other records?
Even my grandfather was a Jail Chief.
I very well know about this particular jail.
So, when your grandfather was a Jail Chief
around that time, Mr. Das would have been here, too, isn't it?
How does it matter?
There's no records, whatsoever.
Is your grandfather, still alive?
No, he is not.
But his personal
papers or maybe notes or register.
There might be something.
Writing was his hobby.
But I don't remember anything of that sort.
But still I will check it in the house.
Please, for whatever its worth.
Why not?
You came all the way from Bombay to Balasore.
So, I can go to my house and check it for you.
Thanks. - Thanks.
Make it fast..
It's nice to be here, Mom.
Anyway, staying alone was being hard on us.
And your father's health.. - All because of chasing the Ministry.
And now he went to Balasore!
He badly needs the 'Tamrapatra'.
Don't talk about it with him, please.
I am not an idiot, Mom.
He is my father, after all.
When we shifted from Reay Road
your father brought it with utmost care.
He regards you highly, Alok.
Victory to Mother India..
'Long years ago we made a tryst with destiny'
'and now that time comes when we shall redeem our pledge'
'not wholly or in full measure, but very substantially.'
'At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps'
'India will awake to life and freedom.'
Hello. - Rajiv? - Yes.
Mohanty from Balasore Central Jail.
I spent my night in the attic for you.
It had turned into a storeroom.
But there, I found this
in my grandpa's old trunk.
Is there any information?
Yes, there are some.
As, in this one..
Long live the revolution.. - Hoisting the flag near school.
Quit India..
Quit India! - Revolution! - Back off.
Hey, move aside. - Quit India..
Long live the revolution. - Quit India.
Hoisting a flag is a crime.
We will have to arrest you.
We fulfilled our duty and you fulfil yours.
And on 26 January, 1945.
Mr. Das and his family and other freedom fighters were jailed.
He was under trial.
Sir, let us have a look.
And on 5th March, 1945
after Mr. Das's trial in the court
he was sent to jail.
Convicted and sentenced to vigorous imprisonment. - Get in.
Then, on 23rd March, 1945.
He was released on bail.
That means, he served 90 days jail term.
Okay.
That means, our great government officials
didn't count his under trial days.
Yes.
Thank you so much, sir.
This will really help us.
This diary can make a difference.
But for once, let the police investigate this.
No matter how much, the truth is investigated, it's never enough.
We are helpless, Mr. Das.
The forgers have increased these days.
So that we don't commit a blunder on our part.
Great! Since, we have the diary now.
We will read a lot about Mr. Das in media.
Sorry, Mr. Mukhwanti.
But how can the administration be so careless?
I'm aware that our bureaucrats should be more responsible.
Now, if it takes further time
then, I'll surely file a case against the governement.
If you still think that Mr. Das is a fake
then why don't you arrest him.
Throw him back to the jail.
At least, the Britishers had the guts to do so.
I will find out from the Freedom Cell.
And it will take around one to two weeks.
We are leaving the diary with you. I hope it's safe, isn't it?
It's in safe hands.
Great, we will wait to hear from you.
Greetings.
Bol Bachan Times Now. And we are in conversation with 70 year old
Gour Hari Das.
An ordinary Indian's extraordinary fight against red tape
for the last 30 years.
And the question that we are asking at this point is
why is the government dragging its feet in granting recognition
to him as a freedom fighter?
Today,
the people are not capable enough to perceive our struggle.
Our own country has forgotten the sacrifice
that we made during the time of Independence.
The Independence was not granted to us for free. - True.
The problem is that the people who are in power
are not efficient enough.
And the one in the opposition
they are not inclined towards the country's progress
but rather they are only aiming to be in the power.
And most importantly
we don't know what's charity.
That we should selflessly do something for the others.
We have forgotten this valuable point.
This is how we fought for liberty?
'Very loaded question that one.'
'Is this the price that we have paid for Swaraj?'
'But.. But we are also given to understand'
'that you have knocked quite a few doors.'
'You went to the Chief Minister and also to the Home Minister.'
'Yes, I had met the Home Minister.'
It's spreading like a virus.
'And also met the Chief Minister.'
It's taking sometime but.. - Before the public starts a candle march
or political rallies show up.
It'll be better to sort this out.
'What will you say?'
After all, it's just a paper.
'for country's freedom from the British rule.'
We will give the 'Tamrapatra' on a paper.
We don't have a budget for a copper plate.
Just a minute.
'Again another question we need to ask ourselves.'
'Also the larger question'
'how long will this man have to fight to get what is his due?'
Yes? - Mr. Joshi.
You won't have to file a case against us.
CM and I have put Mr. Das's case into a fast track.
The government has decided to give him a 'Tamrapatra'.
Great, you should have been shot dead by now for the time wasted.
Is it?
Mr. Joshi, I thought you were a Gandhian.
Yes, a Gandhian with a gun!
Shall I pass the news to Mr. Das? - No..
He will get the news from the official channel.
By then, he will turn 80 years old.
Anyway, thanks for the efforts.
Mr. Das? - No, this is Alok.
Who's this? - It's Mr. Joshi, here. Mr. Das please.
He has gone out. I am his son, speaking.
Can I take a message?
Oh, the America-returned.
Do I know you?
Do tell your father that Government
has sanctioned his 'Tamrapatra' and freedom pension.
Sure. I'll tell him.
Thank you.
I don't think any article can justify Mr. Das's story.
Maybe.
But Mr. Das's story has done many things for me.
It's given me a life.
Do you know, what I feel?
If Mr. Das had not got his due
then his soul would have lingered, here.
Mine, too.
Contracter, you are bothered about the tankers
and Mr. Das has already got his 'Tamrapatra'.
The news has been printed in every newspaper.
This man has become an export quality freedom fighter.
Now, who can suspend him from the Secretary's post?
Even the freedom fighter has his day.
He won't take his freedom to his grave.
Don't you worry.
Hello? Mr. Das.
Please, go inside.
Okay.
All right.
Yes. Come in, Mr. Das..
Okay.
Sit down, please.
No, not right now.
No. Let's see.
Okay.
Thank you.
Can I go through it now?
Sure, it's all yours.
Thirty years.
My entire childhood
I fought for my country's freedom
and independent India has wasted my whole life.
Pardon me, but it's sad to say this.
But during the British rule, things were better.
At least, we knew our enemies.
If you have forgiven me
then can we have some tea together?
No.. - No, that won't be delayed.
Thank you. But some other day.
Many people are waiting for you outside.
I am grateful to you
for granting me your valuable time.
Greetings.
Sir, this is the 3rd time I came in this month.
The pension department has a doubt on the date of birth.
The investigation is going on.. - How long will it take?
"The people who feel others' pain"
"call them 'Vaishnavas'."
"The people who feel others' pain"
"call them 'Vaishnavas'."
"Help those who are in misery."
"But never let self-conceit enter their mind."
"The people who feel others' pain"
"call them 'Vaishnavas'."
"The people who feel others' pain"
"call them 'Vaishnavas'."
"They view all equally, and renounce craving."
"They respect other women as they respect their mother."
"Their tongue never utters false words."
"Their hands never touch the wealth of others."
"The people who feel others' pain"
"call them 'Vaishnavas'."
"They do not succumb to worldly attachments."
"They are firmly detached from the mundane."
"They are enticed by the name of Lord Rama."
"All places of pilgrimage are embodied in them."
"The people who feel others' pain"
"call them 'Vaishnavas'."
"They have forsaken greed and deceit."
"They stay afar from lust and anger."
"Narsi says that he'd be grateful to meet such a soul"
"whose virtue liberates their entire lineage."
"The people who feel others' pain"
"call them 'Vaishnavas'."
"The people who feel others' pain"
"call them 'Vaishnavas'."
"The people who feel others' pain"
"call them 'Vaishnavas'."