'NJAN GANDHARVAN'
Ouch!
What is this?
You hurt me.
Are you tired? - No.
All of you must be at the dining hall at 8 p.m.
Late-comers may not get food.
We leave at dawn.
What if we come at 8:30 p.m.? - We'll starve.
I'm going to sleep.
No way!
I'm not coming.
Can't you bathe after roaming around?
I'm not coming.
What about you, Bhama? - No.
We are going to roam around anyway.
Who knows if we would see this place again?
This might be the final memory of our academic year.
Instead of calling this a study tour
I'd prefer to call it
a dream picnic.
I conclude my words
wishing that this trip remain a pleasant memory
for all of us.
Hey!
Naughty boy!
Are you asleep?
Will you not speak?
It feels weird now, doesn't it?
Yes.
Bhama!
When will you be ready to fly?
Will you teach me to fly?
Sister!
Bhama!
These birds are ready to fly.
I don't think it will delay anymore.
They will fly when they feel like it.
Please don't disturb them.
I didn't tell you anything, did I?
I called my sister.
Why are you annoyed, Mother?
What is your problem?
I was asking you not to disturb her.
Sister! - Hey! Let her study.
She won't let her study during her study leave.
They will fly away any moment.
They're flapping their wings.
Ew! - Come and see.
Do you know how cute they are?
Why are you lying like this?
Didn't they just hatch the day before yesterday?
Come and see, Sister! Come!
So tiny! Are these the ones ready to fly?
It will take more than a month for them to fly.
No way! - Enough, little lady!
They will leave only after my exams are over.
Isn't that so?
Hey! What is this?
What is this, Sister?
This is unusual.
I did this when I got bored studying.
Then again, you spent some time doing it.
Where did you learn this from?
Come here. - No.
What is this? This is unusual for you.
It was just for fun, Mother.
Don't you realise what she does during her study time now?
Oh, yes.. Who are you, the police?
I'll do as I please.
Who are you to question me?
Ew! What is this?
No!
Well done..
Give her one more. Teach her well.
That's all what was needed now. Go and study!
If she comes sniffing around ever again
I'll pinch you!
She won't.
Didn't you hear her?
I wish her school reopens!
I would be at peace. - Really? - Yes.
What is this, Saraswathi?
I feel like you don't like having your children around.
You're spoiling them, Mother.
What are you implying?
Nothing.
Don't you evade me!
I raised them well.
Were you around to raise them?
That's what I said. You raised them well.
Well said.
She applied henna on her palm now.
Is discouraging her the way to go?
What else should I do?
Should I kiss her palm instead?
When a grown daughter begins to dress up
a mother must consider it serious
make her happy
and understand her problems.
I'll tell you if you don't know.
What else can you do other than playing the professor?
A professor on paper!
Bhama, dear!
Dear!
Where is the henna on your hand, dear?
Why didn't you show it to me?
It's nothing, Grandmother.
It's beautiful!
It's classy.
Thank God you started dressing up at least now.
Anyway, my words finally worked on you.
This.. Grandmother.. I was just..
Stop walking around without any jewellery on you.
I've kept aside a necklace especially for you.
Come.
Come here!
I don't like girls who don't wear ornaments.
Look how elegant you are!
Come here.
Have a look. How do you look?
Wow! Splendid!
Since you won't be going to college for a few days
there will be no risk that someone may steal it.
So let it stay there.
Dear, it seems your mom has gone berserk again.
Or is it you?
No. This was just grandmother's wish.
Don't you know?
It suits you well anyway.
Keep it.
Just because your father says something..
I was saying that it looked good on her.
What are you implying?
It looks weird to see girls without any ornaments.
Let it stay on your neck.
Let it. Who said otherwise?
Really? When I see all of this..
Have you fallen in love?
Now? During the exams?
No way. - Does the mind care about exams while fantasising?
Enough.. All of this nonsense!
It is her study time.
She only has one month left.
I have no clue what she is up to.
'Is it true?'
'How can one care about exams while fantasising?'
I hope I didn't startle you.
Were you startled? - No.
It's Friday. You must not be startled today.
Should I remain unfazed on all Fridays?
That's your choice, Bhama.
My name.. - I know.
You won't get startled, will you? - I won't.
Every Friday? - Yes.
And now? - Yes.
Why are you hiding?
Didn't I tell you it is all right?
I'm a 'Gandharva'.
A celestial demigod who
can turn into a butterfly or a cloud
a toy or a bird
an animal, a man or a kiss on your lips
within a split second.
An invisible butterfly
who is granted permission to enjoy the simple pleasures
and all the amenities of this world.
I'm a 'Gandharva'.
I need to speak to you.
I must listen to the sound of your voice.
Is this the way to go about it?
How can that be if I can't see you?
This is much better, I hope.
It is.
You're stylish.
Yes. Why not?
Bhama! Sister! - Oh, no!
It's okay. Let her come.
Won't she see you? - No.
Don't. She will see you.
No, she won't. - Bhama! - Oh, no!
Then I shall go. I won't wait for Fridays from now on.
Don't. - I'll come whenever I feel like seeing you.
Sister!
Do come.
Bhama! What are you doing here?
Grandmother is asking for you.
Why now? - I don't know.
She is asking for you.
Okay! I'll come.
What a mesmerising scent. Isn't it, Sister?
Yes.
It must be the milkwood pine. - Yes.
Where were you, dear?
We searched everywhere for you.
Do you know how many miles he has travelled
on his motorcycle just to see you?
Really? It's not that far.
It's six kilometres at the most.
Isn't that it? - Yes. It is.
Is that such a big distance?
Grandmother, miles are different than kilometres.
Don't you know that?
No.. I have you for that, don't I?
It's not the distance. It's nothing compared to my speed.
I'm busy all the time.
That's what I'm asking you.
Why work so hard at this young age?
Ask him.
Shouldn't I make a living, Grandmother?
Of course! You must..
You don't have a wife and children to provide.
Haven't I given more than enough to your father
so that you can live at ease?
Ask your father if you don't know.
I never said that you didn't.
I gave him more than enough.
Way more than what I gave to her mother.
Just because he was less educated.
Oh, no! Grandmother, what you gave him is still there.
No one has squandered any of it.
Then what? Isn't that enough?
Well, farming has limitations in the times to come.
To live well, one must start a business.
Oh! - Only hard work will pay well.
Yes. That is true. - Yes.
Join him.
Here. This is the fruit of my sleepless labour
for the past few months.
What is this, dear?
This, Grandma, is a new dry-cleaning shop
video cassette library
a small cool drinks shop
and some other stuff
at the town centre near the Shiva temple.
A mini-marketing complex.
All under one roof.
The inauguration is on the 17th.
How is it?
A mini hair-cutting saloon seems to be missing.
Shut up! Stupid!
When he says a good thing..
Leave it, Grandmother. She can say this only to me.
Then again, to one's prospective groom..
Here we go again.
If you start messing with me
after disrupting my studies..
It is during the peak of my exams
and they talk about marriage! - Hey!
The inauguration is on the 17th.
You must come! Got it? - I have exams that day.
Can't you go afterwards?
Go over there and tell her.
Don't shout from here.
Go on!
Kids these days!
Apart from all the smooth talk..
How is the name?
It's okay. But, what is this 'Shoppe'?
That's the secret.
Tell me if you are smart.
It's strategy.
A trick.
Tell me.
What is it? - Haven't you got it?
I'm not that smart. - Well, it means..
Shop at 'P'.
Shop at Pradeep. Got it?
What an intelligence!
What an imagination!
Don't let the Nobel Prize people see you.
It will be a problem.
Enough..
Am I not messing with you?
Whatever. So what about the 17th?
Won't you come? - No way! Amidst the exams?
I won't come anywhere.
This is for just an hour. Your whole family is coming.
What else do you need?
Hey! What is that?
When did you arrive, Pradeep? - Just now.
It's been a little while. I'm here about my marketing complex..
I heard. It opens on the 17th, doesn't it? - Yes.
All the best. - Thank you.
What do you think you're doing? Are you not studying?
I was.
Just keep saying that! - What to do if they won't let me?
Who doesn't? - Everyone.
Oh, yes! Everyone!
People disturb you only if you let them!
Yes.
Aunt, the 17th..
Leave that for now.
Since you haven't attended college
you won't understand the importance of a study leave
and annual exams.
I know all that.
Then why are you disturbing her at this time?
Who disturbed her? - Just remember that.
Hello, sir. - Hello. Good morning.
I think this one is fine.
Hey! This is not a good one.
This is of low quality. I don't think our book is here.
I had a copy of the book you seek.
Here? - I'm here
in search of a guide.
See? A white lie!
To buy a guide.. Are you studying? - Yes.
Where do you study? - I..
That.. Distance education.
Here. Isn't this what you are looking for?
Yes. How did you find it? - I got it.
It has been three days since we last met.
Did you expect me?
Yes.
I'll come. Tonight.
I came here to tell you that..
I see.
We don't usually give a heads-up.
Then?
We come when we feel like it.
And you leave when you feel like it.
That's how it is. That's how it should be. - Oh!
But, when I'm with you
everything falls apart.
Here. I got the book we need.
So did I.
Wow! It's the same one.
I have another book. Will this do?
No need. We found what we came looking for.
What? Two copies?
I only had one copy left.
This was my mother's aunt's.
Grandmother Devi's.
We hear she was a beauty.
We used to call her the beautiful grandmother.
She wanted us to call her that even when she was 80.
See! Look how beautiful you are now!
This doesn't go well with your long skirts.
It goes well with the traditional Sari.
One made from the finest threads!
Come.
All of this is for you!
If you be a good girl and obey me
I'll cover you with gold.
What if I don't?
I'll take that gold
and donate it to Guruvayur temple.
Your father, the engineer
won't be able to afford this
even if he takes bribes for the rest of his life.
Look at how beautiful it is!
This must not be worn over the belly like this.
Like this!
Shall I wear this for today, Grandmother?
I'll return it in the morning.
Go ahead, dear.
Don't bother returning it.
Keep it. - Thank you.
Your father must not know this.
That is my only fear.
What if he knows about it?
Dear, if he knows that I have all this gold
he will start to think of ways to spend it all.
You don't know your father.
He's cunning.
You can have this.
Wear it regularly.
Take this, too.
Your father must not see any of it.
Just for this night?
Why ask me about that?
Wear it and sleep beautifully.
Sweet grandmother!
"My love!"
"I shall surrender my soul to you."
"Come to give me the pleasure"
"of your company in the virgin forest."
"Become my celestial Veena."
"My love."
"As the evening hymns"
"sung by the oceans"
"my songs synchronise"
"with your tune."
"As the evening hymns"
"sung by the oceans"
"my songs synchronise with your tune."
"Oh, beloved! Do come slowly"
"to enjoy the love within my heart."
"My love!"
"In the moonlight sought"
"by the night clouds"
"intoxicate me with your love"
"like a glass of wine."
"In the moonlight sought"
"by the night clouds"
"intoxicate me with your love"
"like a glass of wine."
"I climbed down the rainbow"
"to make this mist-covered mountain"
"a land filled with flowers."
"My love!"
"I shall surrender my soul to you."
"Come to give me the pleasure"
"of your company in the virgin forest."
"Become my celestial Veena."
"My love!"
I'll probably be chastised when I return.
Why? - For breaking the law.
Law? - Yes.
Do they have rules over there? - Nice!
That's all there is.
Every second of a Gandharva's life
is bound by many rules.
This can't be done! That can't be done!
This and that must be done.
We should even move according to the movement
of the sun and the moon.
What rule did you break now?
Many rules.
With the alacrity of a bumblebee taking honey from a flower
we are ordered to take the virginity
of the women who fall for us and then leave them.
Haven't I broken that rule until now?
To love a woman or to be loved by a woman
is forbidden to us.
We must make them ours at the first touch.
We may enslave them.
We may prey on them.
When we're done, we must seek a new prey.
That's how it should be.
Else, we are punished.
What are the punishments?
If I start explaining
it won't end anytime soon.
Moreover, you must not know it for the time being.
It's dawn.
I don't care.
Shouldn't you be there in your room?
Won't your family look for you?
Let them.
Let's go now.
I'll come later. - Don't.
Shouldn't I? I won't if you say no.
I didn't mean that.
Did I? - No.
Then why are you grumpy?
Why leave whenever you see anyone
like a thief?
What I don't like is that you leave me
without saying goodbye.
What if someone else sees me?
Who cares?
There's no problem if they see us like this.
What if they ask who I am?
I'll say we're friends or cousins.
Won't that create problems?
I'll take care of that. - Then I won't leave.
Really?
I promise.
I am breaking yet another law.
How?
We must not be visible to more than one human at a time.
That's all right, though.
I'd rather fulfil your wishes than obey Heaven's orders.
I'm fed up.
Sister! Open up!
Bhama!
Open the door.
I don't feel like it.
Shouldn't we go to the temple?
It's morning now.
Sister!
Open up!
Or I will kick it open!
I can't open now.
I'm changing my clothes.
Why can't I be there?
I can't open now.
Get lost. - Sleep away!
I'm leaving.
Grandmother, what is 'Gandharvam'?
What? What is this, dear?
'Gandharvam'. What does that mean?
That.. What happened between King Dushyanta and Shakuntala?
A 'Gandharvam' marriage.
A wedding known only to the bride and the groom.
That is what it is. - What about 'Gandharva'?
They.. They marry that way usually.
Only the girl and the 'Gandharva' would know about it.
That was the word's origin.
Who are 'Gandharvas'?
Them? They are demigods. They are Heaven's singers.
They sing for Lord Indra.
Why do they come to earth?
Celestial nymphs are seduced
by their charm and music.
They start seducing the 'Gandharvas'.
This will finally come to the notice of the king.
He will advise the damsels and punish the 'Gandharvas'.
They will be cursed to wander the earth
for aeons.
The 'Gandharvas' roam the earth
and search for beautiful girls.
They want only virgins.
Finally, they will end up luring the girls they like.
Then? - Then, they abandon the girls and leave.
What about those girls?
Dear, if a girl falls in the trap of a 'Gandharva'
her life is useless.
She would never marry anyone else.
She would just end up spoiling her own life.
You were a beautiful girl when you were young, Grandmom.
Did you have any such incidents? - Get lost!
You don't even think before speaking, isn't it?
No. If not you, to whom can I speak so freely?
It is said that 'Gandharvas' are celestial lovers.
Are they musicians in the celestial world of King Devendra?
Actually, 'Gandharvas' are not exclusive to the celestial world.
But, only the ones from the court of King Indra
are punished to wander the earth.
They are a part of most of the stories in Hindu mythology.
According to 'Atharvaveda', there are 6,333 'Gandharvas'.
How is that possible?
How can that number remain constant?
They are immortal and can never have children.
Then? - Different books tell different stories about them.
Generally, it is known
that they are interested in beautiful girls
and they are the ones who provide drinks
to the Gods and Lords. Especially alcohol.
So, they are mainly into liquor and prostitution.
Awesome people!
They are musicians as well. - Excellent!
Dear, why are you suddenly interested
in knowing about 'Gandharvas'? - Just out of curiosity.
Mr. Gopalakrishnan Nair, we should do some offerings to God
since you have got a young daughter in this house.
You never take my words into consideration.
What happened now? - Nothing has happened.
She has been asking about 'Gandharvas' since this morning.
You might be modern and educated.
But, if you don't do as I say
you will have to face adverse effects. - Okay..
Did you hear me? - Yes, I agree. - You'd better.
Hey!
First point. Lipids are one
of the important food stuffs.
Second point. They give more fuel to our body
and so, they give more energy and power than carbohydrates.
The third point is about EFA. That is, essential fatty acids.
They have important values as vitamins.
The deficiency of which will cause skin problems.
Fourth point. They are the electrical insulators
of our body.
So, that is all for the day.
Bhama? Just a minute.
Yes, sir? You look distracted about the upcoming exams.
No, sir. - I have been noticing you.
Sorry, sir. - Don't strain yourself.
If you study without any sleep
you might end up forgetting things.
I just wanted to say this. You can leave.
Hi!
Hey! Wait for me.
No, I understood. - What? - No!
Come with me. Come on, dear.
I know your real face now!
I understood your problem as well. Come, we need to talk.
Please come. - Where?
Where do you want to go? Just tell me.
I want a coffee.
Sure, why not? Come on.
Listen! - What?
Everybody can see me now, just like you do.
Let them see you. They should. - Okay.
Oh! Sorry.
Please sit.
Excuse me! - Just a minute, please.
I think you should enquire at the hospital. - Oh. - Okay.
Oh! - Oh, no! It's spilt!
No problem. Thank you.. It is all right.
It is okay. Thank you.
Take it.
Two coffees and an omelette. What about you?
No, just coffee for me. - Okay, sir.
Do you know why I spilt water on you? - Why?
Just to test whether everyone can see you.
To make sure that you were telling the truth.
I got to know something. - About me? - Yes.
Do you supply liquor there? - Actually..
I got to know something else, too. - What is that?
About girls..
A few things you heard were right. But not all.
Actually, we are the slaves of the celestial world.
A 'Gandharva' is a slave to the Gods.
They are the masters.
We are destined to entertain them by singing
and supplying them with liquor.
We will just have to witness them
enjoying and cavorting with celestial nymphs.
If we fall for any of the girls or even look at them
we are cursed.
We will be cursed to wander the earth
and roam for aeons in search of girls.
They are idiots to give such a punishment!
They are unaware that this earth
is more beautiful than Heaven.
They are unaware that the girls on this earth
are more beautiful than the nymphs of Heaven.
Sir, would you like anything else? - No. - Okay.
One more thing.
I don't like this cat-and-mouse game.
I want to see you whenever I feel like.
You should come whenever I call you.
But.. - I don't want to hear anything!
What is this? You can't be so selfish.
You just come whenever you feel like. That won't do!
That might be a problem. - I don't want any excuses!
Okay.
When you want to see me
you just have to kiss this gem. I will come.
You are the only person able to see this gem.
Really? - Yes.
But you shouldn't call me all the time.
Only when it is really required.
Okay? Otherwise, I will be in trouble.
I understand.
I shouldn't be doing all this. - Never mind!
Do you want eggs? - No!
We are not supposed to eat eggs or meat.
It's Pradeep! - What?
Go fast. - I am. - Go faster.
This is the maximum speed I can do on this vehicle.
Hey, Bhama!
Bhama! Stop! I asked you to stop!
I wonder who that is. - Ask her yourself.
Pradeep has gone crazy, Grandmother.
Did you go out at noon? - Yes. I went for tuitions.
When did you get back? - When I felt like it. - Okay.
When do her tuitions usually get over? - It varies.
Be specific. - I can't say for sure because her exams are on.
It varies, depending on the day.
This is too much. - What did you wear today?
Whatever I felt like wearing.
There are three girls around who look like me.
Many people have mistaken them for me.
Didn't she wear a khaki dress with flowers on it? - I don't know.
Didn't she, Grandmother? - I'm not that sure, either.
Is that so? - Yes. I saw it.
Is he right?
You talk as if only she has a khaki dress. Are you mad?
You shouldn't let her get away with this now
and come running to me when you're in trouble later.
I saw them, Grandmother. - Why didn't you catch her?
I told you. The fuel got over even though the tank was full.
There wasn't a leak, either.
Step aside. I have already cooked enough. You can eat that.
I'll make the rest. - You know I like it hot.
Why are you making me do it then? You can do everything yourself.
They won't hear what I say.
This chutney has no salt in it.
Didn't you make any 'Dosas' today? - Yes.
I made ten or twelve of them. She might have eaten them.
How could she eat that much? She is eating what she cooked.
I don't know. I didn't eat it. - Did you take 'Dosas' from this?
Yes, I did. I'm really hungry today.
I told you.
You shouldn't eat this much, no matter how hungry you are. - Yes.
You shouldn't say that, Saraswati.
Girls get really hungry when they are growing up.
You should cook for them whatever they want.
You shouldn't scold her for eating.
She left without eating.
I don't think you are a good teacher, Saraswati.
I'm still hungry. I need two more. - No. That's enough. Glutton!
Mother!
Mother..
Mother!
I would have fallen now. - You won't.
You wouldn't fall even if you wanted to. - I need to see that.
Were you really studying? - No.
I was just staring at the book.
At this rate, I think I'll fail my exams.
We'll see each other after the exams then.
No. I don't want that.
Okay.
Have you found someone else? You seem eager to leave.
No. I have no urge.
I don't want to meet anyone else.
I select a virgin girl
once in many centuries.
You are my last one.
I want no one else.
What about the others before me?
Did you forget them?
I have.
Not because I wanted to.
That's how it is.
When we depart
we'll forget each other.
That is our fate.
A side-note of the curse.
We have no right to remember the face
of the women we leave behind.
After getting intimate
we fade away
like a dew drop from the girl's memory.
It would feel like a figment of the girl's imagination.
So.. Us?
No.
We won't separate.
I won't leave you.
My mind right now is that
of a satisfied traveller.
I've had enough.
I want to stay here.
I want to die here.
With you, without the restrictions
of nights and laws, as a common man..
It's true.
Ending the hiding
of a criminal on the run..
I yearn to live and die like a human being.
My heart yearns to seek
its final rest in a grave
somewhere near yours
on this green earth.
That's all I want now.
I promise.
"Oh, night flower! Give me a nuptial chain."
"Oh, winter moon! Cover me with your cool mist."
"Oh, night flower! Give me a nuptial chain."
"Oh, winter moon! Cover me with your cool mist."
"My love, who fades away in the sky"
"unbeknown to me"
"has given me a surge of joy."
"Oh, night flower! Give me a nuptial chain."
"Oh, winter moon! Cover me with your cool mist."
"Though he hides in plain sight"
"he gave me all the joys of the world."
"Though he hides in plain sight"
"he gave me all the joys of the world."
"While I flow like a river of emotions"
"all vibrant, filled with anticipation"
"within my veins"
"I feel a chill.."
"I feel a chill within me."
"In the playful night"
"began the celestial magic."
"Oh, night flower! Give me a nuptial chain."
"Oh, winter moon! Cover me with your cool mist."
"My love, who fades away in the sky"
"unbeknown to me"
"has given me a surge of joy."
"Oh, night flower! Give me a nuptial chain."
"Oh, winter moon! Cover me with your cool mist."
"While we play amidst the clouds"
"and while we rejoice by the riverside."
"While we play amidst the clouds"
"and while we rejoice by the riverside."
"The heart became a feather in the blissful spring"
"when the music began"
"and when the temple awoke."
"When the music began and when the temple awoke."
"In the blink of an eye"
"as a celestial tune."
"Oh, night flower! Give me a nuptial chain."
"Oh, winter moon! Cover me with your cool mist."
"My love, who fades away in the sky"
"unbeknown to me"
"has given me a surge of joy."
"Oh, night flower! Give me a nuptial chain."
"Oh, winter moon! Cover me with your cool mist."
This is my father.
What are you doing here?
I'm coming back from Meher's house. - Where are you going now?
I'm going home now.
I saw him when I came here
so we were just..
Father, this is Mr. Devan. He's my friend.
Hello. - Hello.
What do you do? I'm doing my CA.
I have to clear one more paper. - Okay.
I'll drop you if you are going home.
Get in!
Well, I wanted to meet my father-in-law.
That's why I didn't run off.
Anyway, isn't it good that I have met him?
How are you friends with a CA student?
Well.. I know him.
I want to know how.
We went to the same tuition centre. The one I went to last year.
He was there with the final M.Sc. students.
Is he doing CA after his M.Sc.? - Yes.
Where is he from? - From hell!
Do you want his horoscope?
Nobody said that here.
Girls should behave decently after a certain age.
But..
I'm aware enough to realise what's going on
between a boy and girl when they stand that close.
Go inside.
Everyone started scolding Pradeep when he mentioned this.
There's no point in shouting at her now.
We don't have to look for a man and match their horoscopes.
Call Pradeep and ask him to get an auspicious time.
Inform a few important people.
I'll do the needed when it's time.
I don't need anyone tutoring me for that.
Your wife is the one who tutors you!
I don't have to.. - Can you keep quiet, Mother?
Don't start now. What is this?
Saraswati, get her married to Pradeep as soon as possible.
You aren't going to make her a mayor by educating her, are you?
Take some smart decisions quickly.
Else, you'll have to see people
from other castes staying in your house.
This is what she does every time she goes to meet her friends.
Many people have seen them together.
I'm getting all the news on time.
It's just that I don't tell you everything.
There's no use in saying anything.
Hey, if you don't do anything
you'll have to watch him steal the girl.
Don't say I didn't warn you. - What should I do?
Beat him up and warn him away!
That's an easy job.
Don't make empty promises!
Isn't he an outsider after all?
Are you not a local here? - Yes.
That's what I meant.
He'll run back home if he's hurt.
You should beat him up pretty good.
He should get hurt.
I'll get him somewhere.
I'll get him one day.
Don't waste it. It's Rs. 60. - I'm sorry.
What the..
How much is this? - This is Rs. 8.50.
I don't want that.
That one? - It's Rs. 14. - No.
That one? - This is..
It's Rs. 60.
Why is it so high? It's better that I grow a beard.
I'll give it for free, then. - Really? - Yes.
Give me that one, then. - Okay.
Soap? - This is soap. Pick what you want.
How much is this? - The cost is written on the box.
Can't I ask prices in a shop?
What was that? Asking prices?
No, you can't. Not here.
Add this to the bill, too. - You are not going get a bill.
Hey, do you know me?
Look carefully.
Don't you recognise me? Not even a little bit?
You are in a dangerous place.
Come on. Let's go.
Hey, Prabhakaran. Stay downstairs.
Don't let anyone up without my permission. - Okay.
What is this? Have you gone mad?
Are you going to kill me? - Yes, I am.
Don't speak.
I'll beat you up.
Don't speak.
Oh, no!
Oh, no..
Come and sit.
Who are you?
I don't recognise you.
I.. My name is Devan.
I'm a friend of Bhama's.
What do you want?
Nothing. I was passing by..
I thought I'd drop in.
Is this an inn or something to just drop in?
I sense you didn't like me coming here now.
No, I didn't.
Isn't Mr. Gopalakrishnan here? - No.
Is he at the office? - Yes.
I have met him once.
He was with Bhama.
Are you the one pursuing CA..
Yes. That's me.
Don't you recognise him, Mother?
Yes, I did.
Isn't he the one who got beaten up by Pradeep and his friends?
Yes, ma'am. That was me.
I thought Pradeep might have told you.
That's precisely why I came in person.
It's like she can read minds!
Why do you want to meet my husband?
I don't have a particular reason.
I felt like meeting all of you.
It's called Kizhakkanellur House.
It is the name of my father's family.
My father's name is Dr. K.B.D Namboodiripad.
His real name is Brahmadathan.
Are you a Namboodiri? - I am not.
My mother is a Nair woman.
Her family name is Padinjattumpadiyattethil.
I was just passing by.
I thought I'd meet everyone.
Whose Tanpura is this? Is it yours?
Yes. - What? No. It's mine. - I see.
It's hers, she says!
Such a tendency to lie!
Yes. It's yours, Grandmother.
She's a talented violinist.
Is that so? I used to play a lot of instruments.
I used to be a good singer.
I don't know if you remember.
Once.. You were a kid back then.
We hosted a concert of your Uncle Govindan.
I played Mridangam for that.
I lost my touch, dear.
I can't remember everything.
Devan sings well.
Really? - No. She is kidding.
God! No!
He sings well.
It's not like that, ma'am.
I hum some tunes like everyone else. That's all.
In that case, I believe you won't mind us hearing it.
No, I won't.
Come, then. Sit over here. Come.
When I'm coming here for the first time..
Don't think of all that. Sing when you are asked to.
I'm not that good with classical music.
Sing something light.
"The star that was cast out from Heaven"
"became a lonely evening cloud atop the mountains."
"The star that was cast out from Heaven"
"became a lonely evening cloud atop the mountains."
"The core essence of beauty"
"radiates from you."
"Your love will satisfy me"
"for many eternities to come."
"The star that was cast out from Heaven"
"became a lonely evening cloud atop the mountains."
"While the lotuses awaken by the sounds of the day"
"the fresh and pleasant moon"
"after a lunar phase.."
"While the lotus awaken by the sounds of the day"
"the fresh and pleasant moon"
"after a lunar phase.."
" And the cuckoos who hum.."
"And the cuckoos who hum"
"countless celestial tunes"
"anticipate the mystical and heavenly night."
"The star that was cast out from Heaven"
"became a lonely evening cloud atop the mountains."
"The core essence of beauty"
"radiates from you."
"Your love will satisfy me"
"for many eternities to come."
"The star that was cast out from Heaven"
"became a lonely evening cloud atop the mountains."
"The musical notes were discovered as songs.."
"Like many fascinations that lie hidden within."
"The musical notes were discovered as songs.."
"Like many fascinations that lie hidden within."
"A sad note.."
"A sad note played by a celestial Veena"
"on this joyful occasion."
"The star that was cast out from Heaven"
"became a lonely evening cloud atop the mountains."
"The core essence of beauty"
"radiates from you."
"Your love will satisfy me"
"for many eternities to come."
"The star that was cast out from Heaven"
"became a lonely evening cloud atop the mountains.
You sing well.
Do you chew betel leaves, dear?
Why do you ask? - Well, do you?
I am not used to it. But I don't mind.
Then give it a try. This is for your song.
It was enthralling!
How can I have this in front of you?
So what? I will join you as well.
Do you want tobacco?
I will have some. - Have it.
You should have chewed tobacco after having coffee.
Let me bring it now.
We can drink coffee after a while.
Isn't it, dear? - Yes..
I don't think we will need coffee at all.
What were you fibbing about?
You have turned out to be a very good liar.
Very bad.. - Hey!
What was your dad's name? Tell me again.
Brahmadathan. - That was a good one!
That was not a lie.
Actually, I wasn't lying at all.
What do you mean?
'Gandharvas' are the sons of Lord Brahma.
What about your mother? - Mom.. We have no mother.
We are unaware of that.
We are born from the breath of Lord Brahma.
Lord Brahma is our father as well as our mother.
What is your actual name?
I don't have a name. We have no right to have a name.
Even in your world? - In Heaven..
I had a name there. I don't remember.
That is a lie. - No.
We are not supposed to have memories of Heaven.
Our memories are erased before sending us here.
When we return
we will get back our memories as well.
Then, they will erase our memories of Earth.
Everything that we have seen here. - What about me?
That is how it is.
But, I won't go! I want to stay here itself.
Do you know why I came to your house today?
For the love of becoming a human.
You have your mother, father, sister and grandmom.
I felt jealous of you. - For what?
You have people to care for you.
Today, I understood the value of relationships.
I wish to be a part of your family.
I will make that happen. - How?
I will turn into a human.
I will take the form of a human on Earth
so that I can live and die with you.
For that, I will happily sacrifice
my immortality.
My curse would then..
Oh, no!
What happened? What is happening?
Oh, God! What happened?
What happened?
Oh!
Oh, 'Gandharva'!
This is a curse for your crimes
from Chitraradhan, the King of the celestial city of 'Gandharvas'.
You have been found out.
No, I won't go!
No!
No..
Please get ready, Sister.
I am not coming. - Should I go alone then?
What if you go alone? Will somebody kidnap you?
I won't go alone. Why can't you accompany me?
I don't feel like coming. Just leave me alone!
Bhama! Come here.
It is a good marriage alliance.
Unlike the other proposals, this horoscope matches with yours.
They don't require a dowry, either.
The boy is an MBA graduate. He earns a good salary.
Didn't I tell you that I am not ready for marriage now?
Why are you in a hurry?
If not now, when will you get married?
You wanted a degree. You are getting it now.
Anyway, you have no chance of getting a rank.
How can you say that?
Don't try to oppose everything.
We have some responsibilities as your parents.
I am very practical towards life.
I feel this would be the best proposal you would ever get.
That is the reason I am insisting.
I think you should wait until I make up my mind.
I have no doubt that she is in a serious
relationship with that boy.
I had told you before.
Let us proceed with that, then.
I don't think there is anything wrong in doing so. - Yes.
Are you in love with Devan? - Yes.
Then tell him to bring his father or any of his relatives.
Or should I tell him?
No need. I will tell him.
When will you tell him?
Devan is not here now. I will tell him when he arrives.
Where did he go? - He has gone to meet his father.
In North India? - Yes.
When will he return?
I don't know. But he will be here soon. - Okay.
I'm not adamant that you shouldn't marry anyone but Pradeep.
Isn't he a good match for you?
He is from a respectable family. He is of our same caste
and he is educated.
You may marry the man of your choice.
Even if you marry Devan and not Pradeep
I'll still give all my gold ornaments to you.
I was punished in the dungeons of Chithradhan's palace.
I was tortured for seven nights and seven days.
Then, they gave me back my voice
on one condition.
I should never use this voice to talk to you.
Oh, God!
Why do I need my voice
if I can't talk to you?
So
will they punish you again
because of this meeting of ours?
Yes, if they find out.
If I am punished again
it would be meted out by Lord Indra.
Why were you punished?
For what offences?
Offences..
They labelled everything I did as offences.
To them, a 'Gandharva' who knows the truths about Heaven
shouldn't have wished to be a human nor embrace death one day.
They said it was a mistake
that I chose not to deprive
you of your virginity
and enslave you at first sight.
'Gandharvas' are supposed to visit Earth only during the night
and no one except his slave should feel his presence.
But I showed myself during the day
as you wanted me to
and let other humans see me.
Choosing to mesmerise them with my music was insolence.
They think of me as a 'Gandharva'
who has been enslaved by his slave.
They opined that gifting you the rare gemstone 'Rudraksha'
to come to you whenever you wished it
was arrogant as I was supposed to wear it all the time.
And so on..
All these offences had separate punishments.
Punishments that tormented my body and mind.
They believe I atoned for my sins by enduring
that torture and so, they've set me free on Earth.
But they've ordered
that I shouldn't see you or think about you ever again.
What if they find out that we met?
They won't.
I was careful that no one saw me coming to see you.
Nature's spies couldn't spot me.
I was trying to see you
for the last two nights and days.
I could only manage to get away
from the spies today.
I will prevail over them if they fail
in their attempts to find me tonight and if we spend
this night together.
I can transform into a human then.
I could bid farewell to that world made of treachery
and betrayal.
I could break free from the shackles of gifts
and curses tonight.
I could be all yours from tomorrow.
It's Heaven..
Oh, God! - Don't touch it!
You will turn to ashes if you touch it.
Oh, 'Gandharva', who epitomises the blazing fire of the Sun.
You've been found out again.
You'll be punished for not letting go of your abominable wish
to become a mere human.
Who is this?
I'm here to warn you about the dangers waiting for you. I know
the past, present and future.
I recognise the presence of Lord Brahma, who is both mother
and father to me.
You're right, Son.
The list of sins
that you've committed keeps getting longer and longer.
What sins?
Son, I don't want to argue with you as arrogance has taken control
of your mind.
Realise what fate has in store for you.
You will never again be on Earth when the sun shines down.
Days and nights have been taken away from you.
All that you have left is this night.
This night..
When the seventeenth wind of this night starts blowing
you will leave Earth
once and for all.
Nothing can bring you back here.
The 'Rudraksha', which you gifted her
will turn into a powerless white
lump of sand this very second.
Poisonous tridents
venomous snakes and the bloody floor of Hell
await you.
There is only one way.
Let me tell you what it is.
You should erase your memories from the mind of this virgin girl
who yearns to be your better half.
If you cut all your ties with Earth
and start your journey
your punishment will be less intense.
If you don't deprive her of her virginity before you leave Earth
you'd have to live the life of a wretched animal
neither human nor a 'Gandharva' and one that emits malodour.
You'd have to live that life for millions of years.
I can live with it, Dad.
All I need is this memory.
Remember this as well.
Red-hot female statues made of iron and stone
are being created in Hell for every second
that you spend with her.
If you don't erase your memories from her mind
you'd have to embrace every one of them
and spend nights with them.
This night is coming to its end
and your time to leave is getting closer.
Remember.
You have just a few hours more to do what it takes to reduce
the intensity of your punishment.
You shouldn't cry.
Separation is something which is certain to happen
to everyone.
We were destined to separate at this point in time.
I'm glad that at least
I could bid farewell to you.
The smoke is disappearing.
Yes.
How long until daybreak?
A lot.
For every second that we spend together..
Red-hot female statues are being created. Is that it?
Yes.
Let there be.
If I have your memories in my mind, I won't feel scared.
Every time I embrace a statue, I'll think it is you.
I won't feel the heat.
But..
I would.
The sound of whiplashes
would echo in my ears every day.
I shouldn't hear them.
You shouldn't be punished.
I can't let you suffer because of a mere human like me.
But, I.. - No..
This memory is precious for me as well.
A woman could wish for nothing more than this.
I wish to cherish this memory until my death.
But you shouldn't be punished because of it.
I won't let that happen.
Let the memories of this relationship
fade away
as that would mean
you won't transform into a wretched animal
which emits malodour.
I've realised that
after this night of separation
when I wake up tomorrow, what would inflict anguish on me
the most will be my virginity.
I don't want it.
If it would reduce the severity of your punishment
erase all these memories from my mind like a 'Gandharva'
usually does to virgin girls that they enslave.
This is the seventeenth wind of the night.