'SOPANAM'.
Please go to Souparnika. I shall reach there by then.
Will you fly there, Potti?
Don't joke. - What else do I say? - He will be here any time.
It takes just four hours to travel from Mangalore to Mookambika.
You don't have to bathe. Just wash your hands and legs. That's enough.
Then, we can just go to Souparnika and be back immediately.
Do not irritate me on this auspicious day.
Is Krishnaadi inside?
The morning prayer is done by Subbaraadi.
Krishnaadi comes for the afternoon puja.
I had given him some work.
Tomorrow is the engagement ceremony as well.
I heard that Maestro Anantha Krishnan Warrier
would reach here in the evening.
Yes. That is the confusion. He refused to do the Udupi concert.
He will reach here any time. He has already set out from there.
The priest is in the hermitage. You can go there. - Okay.
Salutations.
We can salute later. Are the rooms ready?
Yes, they are. How can it be otherwise?
After all, it's for Anantha Krishnan Warrier.
I arranged everything as if it were for ourselves.
A minister was staying in room number 25.
It was tough to make him vacate it.
In the end, I told him everything in detail.
Since he was an admirer of Warrier, he obliged.
We are lucky. It's a great relief.
Wait before feeling relieved. - Why so?
All the marriage guests cannot be accommodated here.
We have three rooms here. The rest can stay at the Ramakrishna Ashram.
That is enough. It's a matter of just a day.
But Potti, how did he agree to this marriage?
I am responsible for it.
I presented my wish to him when he was in a good mood.
The girl is very beautiful.
They are ready to give any amount of dowry.
Warrier does not need a dowry to make ends meet.
Goddess has given him a blank cheque.
He can get as much as he wants.
It's heaven when he sings at a concert.
His voice is as dense as the Kodachadri forests.
I have not seen such a talent in my life.
His cassettes sell like hot cakes.
There are people in Mookambika who would spend lakhs for his concert.
He has many more milestones to reach.
Paudwal, it is an honour to walk with him.
What are they giving to the temple? I hear that it's special.
You can witness that directly.
I have no time to explain that. I will be at Souparnika.
You must be tired. You can go to the guest house and take rest.
Make it fast, everyone. It's getting late.
Mother Goddess.
Please move aside. You can always see him later.
There he comes.
Salutations. - Salutations.
We have.. - Let him take some rest first.
You can meet him tomorrow.
We have come from Kundapur to invite him for a concert. - Okay.
We can discuss that tomorrow.
You can come tomorrow morning. He has travelled from Delhi.
After all, he is human, too. Let him take some rest.
Do not disturb him today. Please go for now.
We shall meet tomorrow.
This room reminds me of so many memories.
There are countless memories.
Goddess has blessed me in every way
and filled my heart.
I sometimes wonder if I truly deserve all the recognition.
It is the blessings of my teachers.
They had called again today. - Who?
The Mekkara Warrier family.
I compared your horoscopes again. They match really well.
The planetary positions are perfect.
They are a wealthy family. They are respectable as well.
Their daughter is very fair and beautiful.
Perfect height and a perfect match.
Their family would be here tomorrow morning.
Let's have the engagement now. - But.
I..
There are no rainbows that would not fade away.
Similarly, there's nothing in this world that cannot be forgotten.
I did not compel you for the past five years
because I knew all that you were going through. But, not anymore.
You must forget everything to start a new life with God in mind.
My mind must be ready for it, too.
Potti, you know everything.
Let us decide later. Do not be hasty.
That is enough. They are not in a hurry, either.
The marriage can be held later.
Just exchange the rings and leave the rest to me.
You must not refuse that. Please take rest.
Do not irritate me. You've been at it since morning. - Mister..
Yes? - Someone has come to visit the singer.
Who is it? - I do not know him.
He cannot meet anyone today.
Can't he be left alone, at least at night? - What do you need?
What do you need! - Shuppandi, go and send him off.
Listen, he cannot meet anyone today.
That is Potti's order. - I just want to see him once.
Please convey that to him if possible.
It's no use even if I allow you inside
because Potti will stop you. Today, he will not permit any meetings.
Please come tomorrow morning.
I am coming from a far-off place. I saw a glimpse at the temple.
I am requesting you because I have to leave tomorrow morning.
Everyone who comes to meet him is from far-off places.
Either for help or for a concert. That is the only difference.
I did not come here expecting any help.
I just wanted to meet him.
It is not possible today. That is all.
I am sorry that I troubled you.
Let me leave. - Okay.
When he has some spare time
please let him know that Raja Raja Varma had come here
if it's not a bother to you.
Did you ask him to come tomorrow? - Yes.
He would not dare to be seen in this area in the near future.
My God!
His name was Raja Raja Varma. Varma!
Was it His Highness Raja Raja Varma?
I did not ask him his details. I just sent him off.
What a blunder did you do?
Potti, what happened to you? - Hey
I owe this life to him. He has sheltered me for years.
My Goddess, what shall I do now?
What is it?
Forgive me. I committed a mistake.
Mistake? - Yes.
Thamburan had just come here. - Thamburan?
Where is he? - That is where I made a mistake.
Shuppandi sent him back saying that he could not meet you.
Oh, Goddess! That was a disgrace.
What should we do now?
I'll apologize and bring him back, wherever he is.
Wait. I shall come with you.
No. Please relax.
I'll be back.
Excuse me.. - Yes.
Did someone named Raja Raja Varma come here?
We have no idea.
No?
Please forgive me.
I did not know that he was your teacher.
It is okay.
I am at fault.
Every time.
Is Raja Raja Varma staying here?
He is a singer and a scholar.
No one is here by that name.
Potti, what happened? - What do I say?
There are many hermitages and shelter homes here.
I searched for him everywhere, but in vain.
No one knows about his whereabouts. Its past midnight as well.
We can search for him tomorrow morning.
He will surely come for the early morning prayer at the temple.
We will meet him tomorrow. I'm sure.
I am very sure of that. Please relax.
I have left no stone unturned
to dishonour my teacher.
"The peacock feathers, during the dusk"
"disappeared in the ocean of milk"
"awakening my memories".
Anantha! Ananthu!
I think your mother is very ill.
There is a huge crowd at your house.
Mom..
Mister..
Mr. Warrier..
Who is it?
It's me, the drawing teacher. Did Anantha Warrier come here?
Not yet.
He might have gone to the temple.
Tell him that temple duties are different from that of school.
He's never on time to school.
There's no use in saying that the school is his father's memorial.
If the bell does not ring on time, all of us have to bear the brunt.
Teacher, what happened?
Tell me clearly.
There's nothing to clear or elaborate.
When the festivities begin at the temple, he goes there.
If it's is a concert, Ananthan does not shut up for the next 3 hours.
If he shows disinterest in his job, someone else would take his place.
I know he is artistically inclined. That is good as well.
But, he can do that after doing his duty as a peon.
I didn't know. I shall scold him. - Yes, it's better if you do that.
Anantha..
Why are you nonchalant about your job?
The headmaster was kind enough to give you the job.
Do you want to let go of that?
Uncle, why can't you understand me?
Music is my love. Music alone.
Your father was an ardent lover of the arts.
But, what did he gain out of it? Only debts.
You are going his way, too.
This is not right.
Uncle, how can singing and wanting to learn it be wrong?
Is everything limited to earning bread?
Is there a radio or a musical instrument here?
Is there anyone to teach music to me?
I wish to go to Raja Raja Varma's school
and learn music there.
Anantha..
When your mother bore you, she used to play the Veena.
She used to tap her hands in rhythm when she fed you.
I now understand that all that did not go in vain.
Your life is music.
I will not stop you.
Neither should you stop. Surrender yourself to music.
I shall give you the expenses of your journey.
Get ready to go
to Raja Raja Varma.
To the school that you like.
I cannot ferry you today.
I am coming from a far-off place. Krishnapuram.
The bus reached here late.
I enquired about Raja Varma's house..
Yes, this is the route. But, it's quite far away.
I am getting late as well.
Please help me. I am new to this place.
Since you want to meet Raja Varma, I shall not refuse. Please get in.
"Let the beautiful clouds, butterflies"
"and the stars come this way."
"Come this way as the fruit of our prayers."
"The wind that sways through the Peepul tree sings a divine tune"
"and comes this way to adorn the basil leaf."
"Let the beautiful clouds, butterflies"
"and the stars come this way."
"We shall bring turmeric to apply"
"and welcome you like the lady of the house."
"We shall bring turmeric to apply"
"and welcome you like the lady of the house."
"I shall accompany you to bathe in the pond."
"I shall give you the holy leaves to keep you cool."
"Let the beautiful clouds, butterflies"
"and the stars come this way."
"In the narrow passage of our home having the fragrance of sesame oil"
"I shall serve you a vessel full of cow milk."
"In the narrow passage of our home having the fragrance of sesame oil"
"I shall serve you a vessel full of cow milk".
"Will you come dressed up, angel? You are our auspicious star."
"We shall give you the sandal paste and also things to deck you up."
"Let the beautiful clouds, butterflies"
"and the stars come this way."
"Come this way as the fruit of our prayers."
"The wind that sways through the Peepul tree sings a divine tune"
"and comes this way to adorn the basil leaf.."
Who are you? - I have come to see Thampuran.
Who are you? What do you want? Where are you from?
I wanted to meet His Highness Raja Raja Varma.
What is the matter?
I just wanted to meet him.
Darn! What is the matter? Tell me?
You can tell me whatever you want to tell him.
I want to meet him and..
We do not need anyone here.
It's night time and you must stay somewhere for now.
Take shelter at some temples or shelter homes. Please try there.
You do not have to remain here.
Neither should you be seen here tomorrow.
Just leave the place as soon as possible.
Poor guy.
We are now burdened with others' responsibilities, too.
Instead of waiting for him, let's inform the manor about this.
Someone or the other comes here as soon as the temple doors close.
Why couldn't you come when they were open?
All the offerings were in excess, including the sweet dish.
I did not come here for offerings. I just need shelter.
I come from afar. I'm Kathakali dancer Krishna Warrier's son.
Really?
That is wonderful.
I have seen him perform at many places.
Does he give performances now?
We are almost of the same age.
Father is dead. I stay with my uncle.
It's difficult to make ends meet at my house.
What had happened to your father?
Just keep quiet.
What brings you here? Tell me.
I wanted to learn music from Thampuran, at his place.
I went there but was not permitted inside.
They did not let me see him, either.
How can I go back at this time? It's the first I'm away from home.
I have very less money with me. If I get shelter for now..
Anyway, let's not stay here. Let's go to the priest's home.
Let's see if something works out. What do you say? - Okay.
What is your name? - Anantha Krishnan.
Okay, come.
Salutations to God.
Narayana.
Come inside.
Please sit.
Be seated. Consider us as your own.
I love watching performances.
Krishnan Warrier's portrayal of women was amazing.
He was our pride.
The performance at Vaikom. That was the first time I saw him.
I was awestruck.
Even Lord Shiva would have loved his talent.
I went into the dressing room and saw him in a corner smoking 'Bidi'.
He was tall and of thin frame. He was virtuous.
Do you know to make garlands? - Yes. I can manage.
Can you do the other jobs in the temple area? - Yes, I know.
The work is not that easy. We have no rest at all.
We go into the temple when everyone comes back after work
and when everyone goes to work, we come out of the temple.
Food and sleep are minimal.
Can you do this job? - Yes, very much.
Then, I shall inform the manor. The previous person is out of town.
Many people had come here as a replacement.
I did not like any of them. So, I did not appoint anyone.
I shall never forget this favour.
I shall come back in sometime. - Okay.
I will roam around and be back.
Come, let's have dinner.
What about Marar? - He returns late.
He would come back in an inebriated state.
He will neither eat food at night, nor do I give him.
You have to manage with buttermilk, chilly and pickle. Come along.
I can do without it. My heart is full.
Who are you?
What do you want? - I'm plucking flowers for the temple.
You will find hibiscus flowers in the upper field.
You will also find the holy basil in the courtyard as well.
Be careful while plucking them lest you get hurt.
Hey!
Aren't you the same person who came to our house yesterday?
You seem to have taken on another avatar today.
There are no flowers here. Get going.
I went to the temple as per your instruction.
I got a job at the temple.
Now I take care of temple premises. I shall never forget this help.
So, you managed to stay back. You are rather smart.
These flowers are enough for now. You can go.
Carry on. Carry on with the oil treatment.
Healthy people need to live here, too.
You can sing 'Akshayalingavibho' as the main song. It would be good.
'Shankaraabharanam' is an endless melody.
The concert would not be a success.
I can sing 'Kalyani'.
Let the Goddess herself decide. - Unni Maya..
Let us leave before dusk.
Mridangam Ramankutty is not well.
He will not be able to accompany us.
I told him not to come in this climate lest his illness escalates.
Who will come as a replacement? - I have made arrangements.
Krishnaswamy. You might know him.
He readily accepted to come with us.
Potti, tell Puthumana that we'll be there for the morning prayer.
It should be good. - Okay. I shall tell him right now.
Puthumana, Thampuran would be there for the prayer. It should be grand.
Is he really coming here? - Yes, of course.
He will worship here at dusk and then proceed to Ettumanoor.
He has to start his concert at 10 p.m. sharp.
He has specially decreed that the prayer not be delayed.
If you while away your time and delay the prayer
you would be answerable to him.
Anantha, where is Marar?
Today, I am doomed for sure.
Thampuran is coming for the prayer.
What should we do now? - What do I say?
We will have bear the brunt. He is always at the liquor shop
and will have many excuses if we question him.
Scoundrel! What else do I say?
If Marar does not turn up for the prayer
I will have to pack my bags.
Thampuran will be here at any moment.
I shall go and find him. - No.
You'll have to search liquor shops. You're not used to such places.
That is all right. I shall go and search for him.
Will I have to come in search of you?
Whether you meet him or not, come back immediately.
Did you see Marar anywhere?
He has to be there for the prayer. - He's started it at the wine shop.
Salutations to God. - Marar..
It's time for prayers. The priest has summoned you now.
I shall stay back here for today.
I cannot come over there. I have had a bit of liquor.
Prayers can be postponed for tomorrow.
What should I tell the priest? - Tell him to have faith.
Ask him to do the prayer
just like any other day, with me in mind.
My God!
Thampuran would be here at any time.
You had told me that you knew music to some extent.
Please sing and save me today. - What are you saying?
I do not deserve to even stand in front of Thampuran.
Just sing a few lines. Stand close to the main entrance.
Do not hesitate. You will have to sing just for some time
when I close and open the temple door.
There he comes.
Marar is not well.
I have a replacement for him.
What can we do? God is our saviour.
You can start now.
He is a Warrier from Krishnapuram.
He has come here to learn music.
He has no one here. He is almost like an orphan.
Did you like his singing?
Do not be hasty. Everything will be all right.
I am sure that he would not have a bad impression about you.
You are saying so because you are pure-hearted.
Uncle had advised me not to wish for what we are not destined.
What is the use of going away so soon?
If you stay here, your daily expenses would be taken care of.
Isn't that enough? I think you must not go.
We must have some patience to achieve great things in life.
If we make request her Highness, she will not refuse. - Yes.
She will help you for sure.
Why not try that route as well?
There's no use of all that anymore. Let me leave.
Puthumana!
It was a disaster. We are just back from the concert.
I had told you before not to have any random idiot sing.
Thampuran gets angry at such times. Now, bear the brunt yourself.
He has asked you to meet him immediately.
Who had sung at the temple? Wasn't it him? Bring him along.
He was asking me about this man all through the journey.
I did not know anything about him.
I never imagined that Warrier would sing. Come on..
Do you know that music is mother?
Yes.
Do you know that rhythm is father? - Yes.
How were you orphaned in spite of having both of them?
The ability to sing is a divine blessing.
One must be blessed through many births to make it possible.
God has bestowed you with that talent.
Why do you waste your time without doing anything?
Who gave you the right to do that?
Who is your teacher?
Who taught you music?
My mother taught me the basics and then passed away.
Father told me that singing devotional songs
would be enough to satisfy hunger. He died during his performance.
You are my teacher from the time I began to sing.
Please forgive me if I said anything wrong.
Tomorrow, come early in the morning for music lessons.
I wanted to visit my uncle for the Onam festival.
I wanted your permission for the same.
All right.
Do not stop practicing even after you go there.
Wait a minute.
Anantha, I thought that you would be here for Onam.
Anyway, you are going to your own house.
Come back soon. Your practice should not stop. - Okay.
Here. New clothes for Onam.
Why are you upset?
Did you feel sad? - It's nothing.
You reminded me of my mother.
Shall I go?
Anantha.
Ask him..
When will you come back? - Right after Onam.
What will you bring? - What do you want?
Tell him. - No, I won't.
Will you bring some green bangles?
Okay. I shall bring as many as you want. - Okay.
Hey!
Did you call me? - Yes.
Should I come there? - Yes.
Who is that boy? - He is Warrier.
He works at the temple.
Puthumana is responsible for appointing him. I had to agree.
How can we give someone a job that is not meant for him?
This will be the result if a person who makes garlands is made to sing.
I shall send him away at once.
You might be feeling uncomfortable. Am I right?
No. He sings well.
Yes. He is such a great singer.
I was about to tell you that.
Why didn't you tell that earlier?
He will kill me. - What are you doing? Leave him.
My God! Please take this bag.
I have written all the accounts and kept them in it.
I have included the cheques and expense details as well.
Let me go. Please grant me permission.
What happened all of a sudden? - Sir..
I have been staying here for quite some time.
I have done every kind of job here.
But, this is beyond my capacity.
I was lucky enough to escape.
He had almost strangulated me to death.
You would have done some mischief. - No.
I had just asked him about his well-being
and instantly, he held my neck.
Listen, such people must be chained.
I shall leave. I cannot take another chance.
I am sure that he would not trouble anyone without any reason.
How could he try to kill me, even if I had provoked him?
I was lucky this time. But, not anymore.
Potti, stop there. We will find a solution.
Not at all. I want to live. I shall leave.
What happened? - Potti left the house in anger.
My God! That was a great relief.
I just hope that he never comes back.
After you went away
there was none to care for me.
I feel really bad when I light the lamp at the southern side.
When I clean the Veena
she starts to speak to me.
Your mother. She cries If I play the Veena.
I am not able to find a meaning to life.
Why didn't you eat anything?
It is Onam. You must eat your fill.
My heart and body are full of your blessings.
Unni Maya.
Don't you need green bangles? - Where are they?
Here, take it.
Oh! There are many of them.
You have asked for something for the first time.
So, I bought many of them. Are you satisfied? - Yes.
Sister, look here. Anantha bought these bangles.
Give it here.
All these are small bangles.
Didn't I tell you? He bought them for me because I had asked him.
What shall we do now?
Do whatever you want.
Anantha, what was there at your house for Onam?
There were colourful floral designs.
All were in circles, just like rainbows
in red, blue, green, black and many such colours.
There were so many children to pluck flowers and make designs.
My mother was playing the Veena
while my sister played the Tanpura. They sang many songs.
What else were there?
My uncle gave me new clothes for Onam.
My father gave me a silk bordered one.
My mother had decked herself up and looked like the Goddess.
She hugged me saying that it had been a long time since she saw me.
My mother did not want me to leave and asked me to stay back.
Then, my sisters danced and played on the swing.
How could you come back in spite of all these celebrations?
My parents and sisters compelled me to stay back.
They asked me as to why I was leaving them.
Tell him that dreams are to be seen and not said.
I heard Puthumana telling everything to my mother.
I will come only after a week. - Okay.
Let us know about everything occasionally.
Do not strain yourself much at the musical event.
Don't miss your daily routines just because Potti isn't there. - Okay.
Okay, Ananthu. Let me go. Do not miss your practice.
Meanwhile, teach music to my daughters as well. - Okay.
Anju, what happened to you?
Your thoughts are elsewhere.
The mind should be immersed in tone and rhythm must be like our breath.
Hasn't your father said so? Now concentrate.
Where is your sister? - She's unwell and won't come.
Is she angry with me? Maya, what do you think?
I think she is hurt.
She did not say anything and does everything alone.
She went alone to the pond to bathe and did not call me either.
But, when I asked her, she said that she was not upset.
Shall I leave?
Sister told me that she did not err due to lack of concentration.
She asked you to look at the wall behind the drama hall to know why.
'Why delay to shower your sympathies, Krishna? - Radha.'
Listen.
She asked you to put a lotus at the idol before prayers if you agree.
'Why delay to shower your sympathies, Krishna? - Radha.'
Why are you leaving without taking the offering?
Are you sitting here?
You didn't come for the morning prayer.
I guessed you would come for the afternoon one.
I finished the afternoon prayer. I searched for you everywhere.
What is your problem?
I was thinking of returning to my village.
I have not done or thought wrong about anyone.
If I stay here longer
I knew that you were distracted for a few days.
You were as if in a dreamland.
You probably forgot your objective.
You are not a person to be confined to this place.
You have many more milestones to achieve.
Think music to be the way of your life.
Can you work towards that?
Otherwise, you can leave this place today itself.
Music is my prayer and life.
If you could not understand me..
I am a hard man. I do not know how to dream.
My experiences are such.
My only wish is that you mustn't go back in life.
You must move forward.
You will reach nowhere if you run behind dreams.
It's time for the prayer. Come with me.
Salutations to God.
Forgive me!
Anantha, they were searching for you at the manor.
They're complaining of your absence since Thampuran left.
I was not feeling well.
Do not get upset.
What is the problem staying here?
I think you are more than comfortable here.
I got more than I wished for.
Neither can I conceal my joy, nor can I show it to the world.
I am not able to sing properly.
I feel that rhythm is slipping away from me.
All in all, I feel uneasy.
Now I am sure that you share
a feeling of love with someone. But you are trying to conceal it.
Isn't that true?
I do not deserve to give advice. But, I would like to say something.
Once you fall in love, you must not back out.
It will become a pain. An endless pain.
I have nothing of that sort.
Your face says it all. Then, how can you deny that?
Puthumana says that
I cannot even play the drums during the prayers.
I am a drunkard.
I am paying the price of refusing love.
A punishment to have spoiled a life.
I am not sure of how long would I have to repent.
I was at Thrissur as a part of the festivities.
I had the royal chain in my hand. My heart was full of rhythm.
A vessel full of buttermilk was the beginning of our love.
When I felt that she was beyond my reach, I deserted her.
I did not enquire about her for a long time.
She grew old waiting for me.
One day I, heard that she had hanged herself.
That was sad.
I am bearing the consequences even now.
I feel her presence when I hear footsteps.
I wanted to avoid seeing her crying face.
Now, liquor has no effect on me, either.
There's nothing to live for.
But yet, I like to wait for her.
When you are of my age, you will exactly understand what I said.
I can understand. - To love someone is not a mistake.
But, backing out from it is a mistake.
You must not repent later.
Birthday girl, I haven't seen you for two days. What happened?
I was not well.
You must take care. Do not ignore it.
You must take your medicines regularly.
The greatest medicine for me is to sing here in front of God.
There's no disease that would not heal if you pray to God.
Pray with all your heart. - Okay. - You can go now.
Stop it.
Do not be over-confident just because you have a good voice.
How can you change the theme of the song?
The theme is to surrender to Lord Krishna.
Arrogance is not good.
You must not include nonsense into a devotional song.
It is like turning the holy water to poison.
Practice for 1000 times and correct yourself.
Come back here after you perfect the song. Leave!
You could have been more lenient. - What else should I do?
This is the first time that he made a mistake.
I am correcting him. It might not be possible later.
Where is that Warrier? - When one cleaned up his act
the other got lazy.
Now that you're regular, he did not even come for dinner.
I waited for him until night.
I have to take the onus of making garlands again.
I will ask him once he comes here.
Puthumana asked Maya if Anantha was here.
What happened to him?
What else would happen? I had felt that your punishment was severe.
How can someone practice a 1000 times for every mistake?
Father, I saw him singing at the riverside, shivering with cold.
I heard the song and saw him there.
Come with me.
That is enough. I did not expect such a consequence.
I just wanted you to be a man of ability and character.
Detachment and presence of mind are the wings of manliness.
You are a person destined to reach great heights in life.
I can see that future in you.
Please forgive me.
May God bless you.
How are you?
I said, how are you?
Who is she? - That's funny. Don't you know her?
Don't you remember Shobha?
I have got something for you.
Shobha, we prepared dinner expecting you yesterday.
Sister, what do I do if she's busy in the beauty parlour?
He wastes his time
discussing worldly issues.
He will then roam around here and there in search of cigarettes.
Okay. Agreed.
There's a guest who came along with us. He is in the car.
He is an expert at disappearing.
He wants you to welcome him
with a lamp in a typical Kerala style.
I agreed to his condition as well.
Maya, go and bring it fast. - What? - The lamp.
Manohar, should I change or is this enough?
This is more than enough. It's Kerala-style. Isn't it? - Yes.
Let me see. So, the lamp is ready.
Gentleman, please come out.
Please come out.
Potti, you had vanished in anger. How did you appear again?
Potti, you look very tired.
How many times has he vanished? - This is the tenth time, I think.
What is it? - Potti has come back.
Anantha.
Father has asked you to go come home.
There are many people in the courtyard there.
Singers, musicians and many great people.
Is that true? - Yes.
Father asked me to bring you along.
Come fast. - Wait for me.
Come.
My name is Vilayath Khan.
I have heard a lot about you in Carnatic music.
I came to the Surya festival to see you as well.
He says that he has heard a lot about you in Carnatic music.
He agreed to attend the Surya program in order to meet you.
I am glad that you are here.
Hindustani tunes stand first in music.
Yet, the origin of all types
of Indian music is the same. There's no doubt about that.
All the castes and religions are the same in the world of music.
He is happy to meet you. - Thank you.
Please sit. Bring the Sitar. Please sit there.
What is this? Let it be anything. Please sit there.
He wants to sing with you, if you are willing.
He says that he would be honoured to.
He wants to sing a duet with you. - All right.
He is my student, Anantha Krishna Warrier.
He is his student, Anantha Krishnan Warrier. - Stay blessed.
He sings very well.
Let him sing with you on my behalf.
He sings very well. He will sing on behalf of his teacher.
No problem. Your student will be just like you. I am sure.
He says that your student will be just like you.
Sing without hesitation. - But
I..
"Radha worships Krishna."
"Radha of the Vrindavan gardens." "Krishna's own Radha."
"Krishna's own Radha worships him."
"Radha worships Krishna."
"Lord Krishna is very attractive."
"He is Krishna and Madhav, who plays the flute out of joy."
"He is the jewel of Vrindavan."
"Worship Lord Krishna."
"Lord Krishna is very attractive."
"The Lord attracts"
"The Lord attracts our mind."
"Hari's name is like the holy drink."
"Krishna stays in the home of our life."
"The Lord attracts our mind."
"He is attractive. He is Damodaran."
"He walks in the serene Yamuna riverside"
"for his eternal love in the moonlit night."
"Radha.."
"He resides in Radha's heart."
"He is attractive. He is Damodaran."
Wonderful..
You were magnificent.
Stay blessed.
Anantha Krishnan Warrier is an amazing student of yours.
I am very happy to have met him. Wonderful.
What were you doing there?
You must have at least thought that someone might notice you.
I liked the song. So I clapped. What's the big deal?
I can understand certain things.
What are you talking about? - Changes in expressions.
Don't I know you?
Why do you have to conceal it from me?
Nothing like that. - So something is there, right?
I do not know.
Is this practical?
I pray for that.
Anantha is a good guy. But
Yesterday, I tossed a basil leaf to check my future.
I saw that everything would happen the way I thought.
Listen.
I am going. - Where to?
Mookambika.
For how many days are you going?
Ten days - Ten days?
Will you write me a letter? - Whose name shall I send?
Anantha! - Here I come.
What shall we do now?
Tell him that he can send it in Aunt Shobha's name.
Go.
Let me go.
Anantha. - Do not call him from behind. It's a bad omen.
Do you have green bangles?
I have all colours, except green.
Do you need only green?
Yes. - Then, I am sorry.
Do you have green bangles?
Green? - Yes.
No one wants that colour.
I have black ones. - No.
I have red, too.
Which colours do you have? - What?
I mean, bangles. I wanted green coloured ones.
I have everything except bangles.
Green bangles.
My worries vanish when I come to this temple.
My heart fills with pure love.
It's such a relief.
I now feel that I could have brought Maya and Anju with me.
But, how can I leave Sethu alone at home?
Are you tired?
No, I consider this as my luck.
Sethu is responsible for everything.
I do not know anything
about the household matters.
I am not good at maintaining accounts.
People call me a scholar. That is all.
Now, I've started thinking about Anju's marriage
only when a proposal came our way.
He is a very good man. I hear that he knows music as well.
He is not very rich
but Sethu said that the horoscopes match well.
Let everything happen as per Goddess's will.
Why are you silent?
Are you tired of taking care of me?
Go and sleep.
"The silent night adorned the anklets of stars."
"The whining mist fell through the darkness."
Maya. - What? Unni Maya. - What?
Did you call me?
You imagined it. Go to sleep.
"The silent night adorned the anklets of stars."
"The whining mist fell through the darkness."
"The ray of the moon stood with a silent tune in her heart."
"The lovely night adorned the anklets of stars."
"The whining mist fell through the darkness."
"The ray of the moon stood with a silent tune in her heart".
"The moonlight dressed up the night"
"for the union of seasons."
"The golden waist chain"
"seems to tinkle in the river."
"On the magical riverside"
far away, she stood decked up while the lamp shines bright."
"The lovely night adorned the anklets of stars."
"The whining mist fell through the darkness."
"The ray of the moon stood with a silent tune in her heart."
"The little bird on the twig forgot to sing at midnight."
"The flowers bloomed at the basin of the temple pond."
"Someone opened the doors of the temple at the highlands"
"and she stood there with prayers in heart."
"The silent night adorned the anklets of stars."
"The whining mist fell through the darkness."
"The ray of the moon stood with a silent tune in her heart."
You have come back so late.
Neither did you write a letter nor contact us by other means.
How was the journey? - It went really well.
The holy thread is kept along with the offering.
We did all the offerings. It went better than we expected.
He made Anantha sing all the songs.
Why did you come so late?
You had told us that you would come back in 10 days, but..
Unni Maya, keep the suitcase inside.
Anantha..
What is all this?
What mistake did I do for you to hate me?
I want to know right now. What did I do?
Nothing.
Then? What does this mean?
I do not know anything.
I might have desired beyond my limitations.
I have always lost in life.
My heart knows everything.
I am not able to understand anything.
I was always a substitute
in my life.
I cannot be that anymore.
It is high time that
I back out.
What has happened to you?
Thampuran told me everything.
He is very happy.
They are a good family with a musical background.
Even I felt that this is the right proposal for you.
Are you talking about my marriage?
Yes. Even I felt
happy.
I want you to live happily.
No. Do you really want me to be happy?
How are you able to talk like this to me?
Anju - Do you think I will agree?
Even if I were to lose my life, I cannot think of anyone else.
I will not stay alive.
Aunt.
Is what I heard right?
What? - I came to know.
You hid it from me, too.
I understood everything. - What are you talking about?
Why are you crying?
They are wealthy and a good family.
Do you think I will agree to this proposal?
Oh! Is that the matter?
Manoharan told me that.
I did not bother much about it.
Father has already decided everything.
No one needs my permission.
Manoharan had told him earlier
not to be hasty about anything.
What will you do now?
I do not know anything.
Except Anantha, I cannot
think of anyone else.
I know only that.
Will your wish get fulfilled?
Yes. Only that would happen.
Otherwise, I shall not be alive.
Do not think of unnecessary things.
If you do not like this marriage, leave it. That is all.
Father likes Ananthu. Mother likes him, too.
Will you speak on my behalf?
Sure. I shall tell my husband to speak on your behalf.
Do not cry.
Yes? - Nothing. - Okay.
I think we must reject the proposal
that came for Anju from Kilimanoor.
Why so?
I think there are certain hindrances to it.
I did not understand. Tell me clearly.
Shobha spoke to Anju yesterday.
Anju does not want to marry now.
She never reacted that way before. We will have to go ahead with it.
Didn't we promise them? - Yes, but..
What is the doubt? The time fixed is the month of 'Chingam'.
We have given the gold to make ornaments as well.
Everything is ready.
It's not like that. Anju is.. - Anju is?
in love
with someone else. That is what Shobha felt.
Who?
No one knows about it.
You must not be angry. She is
in love with Anantha.
He climbed the steps and had almost reached the top
when he was beaten up very badly.
While he ran, he said
that the offering remained inside and thrashing fell on his backside.
Yes, thrashings will be there for sure.
You can ask about the offerings to him.
Puthumana, Thampuran has summoned you to his house.
Potti, did you come up with some trouble?
It's not me. The person sitting next to you has caused the trouble.
What is the matter? Speak clearly. - Why? You can see for yourself
Come fast.
You are responsible for everything.
You brought that man here.
Warrier is crossing all his limits.
I gave him everything.
I trusted him immensely
and never did I think that he would intrude into my life.
How can a loafer like him imagine about getting married
to my daughter?
I shall bring him here. You can tell him whatever..
No. I will become impure if I see him.
Send him out and purify the temple premises with dung.
Go.
Do you have to be so harsh?
You have proven that music believes in equality.
Yet, he was not given a chance. - What should I do?
Should I welcome him in grandeur?
Should I get my daughter married to him?
If that is your wish, you can go now.
I do not like people staying here
talking against me.
You can leave.
Yes, I am leaving right now.
I shall not return. - You need not bid goodbye.
Neither have I the time to hear that.
What are you doing? This is not right.
Your anger has no limits.
Why is it so? - No.
You do not have to say anything.
Go away. Enough of making garlands.
You have cheated us.
You are a cheat who betrayed your master.
What are you saying?
I understood. If I speak to you
my mind would turn venomous, too.
Anantha's poison.
Marar was far better.
He drinks alcohol, but he was clear at heart.
He just blabbers some nonsense. That is all.
He does not give poison like you.
You are a great sinner.
But, what did I do?
He taught you music
and gave you shelter as well.
He loved you just like his own son and provided you with everything.
He took you along among dignitaries.
Is this what you give back to your teacher?
He gave you shelter in spite of knowing that you were an orphan.
What did you do instead?
Do you want a marriage?
Your proposal to such a respected family!
I have not robbed anything.
I have not cheated or murdered anyone.
Yes, I fell in love. I know that is a mistake.
I wished for something that I did not deserve.
Yes, I made a mistake.
But
do not compare me to a poisonous snake.
I do not want to hear anything.
Please go away immediately.
I shall go for ever.
Please forgive me..
You must allow me to pray for a minute inside the temple.
It's okay, my child. I just blabbered something.
I am sure that you would not have committed any mistake.
We are all destined to just wish for something.
I can understand your mind.
I can understand your love as well.
But, it is not practical.
We cannot do anything now.
I want to see Anju for one last time.
No. Do not do anything like that.
Please forget everything.
That girl is innocent.
If you wish her well, you must forget her.
Please put this garland on the idol.
Will you please tell Anju
that I have left this place?
Please say that for my sake.
I am thankful
for everything that you did for me.
I do not know if I deserve to bid good-bye to you.
Mother, give me the
world's most severe punishment. I am ready to face it.
We feel heart-broken that you were asked to leave this place.
Then, how can you be a sinner? - Forgive me.
Please tell my teacher not to hate me.
I have no courage to face anyone.
I have not had enough of this place.
But, I must go.
What are you saying, my child? - I must go.
I shall carry everyone's agony with me.
I must go to some other place.
You will be a great man.
My blessings would always be with you.
Anantha!
Where are you going? - I do not know.
I must go. That is what everyone wants.
Will you never come back?
Never?
Never.
You must become a smart girl.
You must not forget me when you grow up.
It's better you forget me.
Let me go.
What should I tell sister?
Ask her to forget me
and obey her father.
Why did you
stop there?
Come inside.
Sit here.
Sit close to me.
Yes, like that.
Why are you late?
I was waiting for you
since morning.
I knew that you would come.
She.. your mother..
Why are you crying?
Just like that.
Did you finish
your work there?
Yes, everything.
She told me about that.
She sat close to you and heard you.
I am satisfied.
My child
will you sing for me?
Sing a song that has all the emotions in it.
Sing from your heart.
Aren't you ready yet?
Everything happened just as I said.
Thampuran has come for prayers at the temple.
I fell at his feet and apologised.
He is not angry at you.
He looks very tired.
I want to see him. Where is he?
He has come here. Go and meet him.
Please forgive me.
Anantha, why are you behaving like a small kid?
Anantha. - Tell me that you've forgiven me.
I have forgiven all your mistakes.
Get up.
I am very happy.
I wanted to see you. Luckily, I met you.
I have always had you
in my thoughts.
I know that. But, I was late to realise it.
I was very late.
At each step of my life, I bowed to you in my heart.
I did a mistake by not coming to meet you.
I knew that my mistake could never be forgiven.
I have committed the mistake
that cannot be forgiven.
I got punished for it as well.
I am going through the pain even today.
Until her last breath
Sethu was blaming me.
Her Highness? - Yes.
It's been two years as of yesterday that she left us.
She used to say that you would come back one day.
She said that until her death. - Mother, please forgive me.
It is okay. She might be
watching your success from above.
Today, I feel that I should not have been successful.
Do not say that. You are still young.
You have many miles to go.
Why should I gain only to lose something else?
I do not need anything.
No.
You must accept everything that the Goddess bestows on you.
I heard that it's your engagement today. I am very happy for you.
Potti told me that the girl is very beautiful.
I want to attend your engagement.
But, I must go. I have an offering at Dharmasthala to do.
Sethu had asked me to do it. I have never missed doing that.
I cannot take any more of her complaints.
I never go to concerts. There's no other issue but
I am not able to get rhythm when I sing.
Since my songs were not in tune
the musicians stopped coming, too.
Now, I cannot even sing in front of the Goddess.
How does rhythm slip away when we sing?
I am not able to understand.
It might just be your imagination.
My teacher's songs will never go wrong. I am sure of that.
No. I am going wrong.
I can understand that.
More than half my life is over.
I must somehow manage rest of my life as well.
Okay.
When do we meet again?
How are your children?
They are at Souparnika.
I think that even they know that you are here.
Sister, what are you doing? Stand straight.
Sister, turn this side.
Sister, what are you doing? Stand still for some time.
Will you stand still for some time?
Sister, stop there.
My goodness!
Anju
Anju..
Unni Maya. Anju..
What am I seeing?
I cannot understand anything.
I came to know that you were here. You've become famous. How are you?
Maya, what happened to Anju?
It's time for the prayers. Let me go.
Sister, stay there. - Maya?
Sister, come.
Get up.
Sister, get up..
Come, let's go.
Govinda! Govinda!
Unni Maya, tell me what happened.
Tell me, at least for my solace. What happened to Anju?
From the day you left our village
my sister hasn't spoken anything.
The marriage proposals father brought were all cancelled.
Father then took a decision.
Everyone cried a lot on that day.
What are you doing? - Move aside.
I shall not spare her. - Do not hurt her.
Father, let go of sister. - Move aside.
Brother.
Swear now.
Hold the lamp and swear.
This is extreme cruelty.
Do not speak a word.
Brother, no. - Keep quiet.
Promise that you will forget him.
Promise that you will never think of him again.
Swear!
Hold the lamp and swear!
I swear.
Sister.
Sister! Mother!
Sir, do you want flowers?
Do you want flowers?
I was worried when you were late.
We got down at Udupi and prayed there. That is why we were late.
It's an auspicious occasion. I thought of making everyone happy.
Good. Actually, I was about to call and suggest the same to you.
Everything will be fine.
Did the rest of the people reach the Ashram guest house?
I had asked Paudwal to stay there. - Yes.
We dropped them there.
Otherwise, it would be a complaint. - Yes.
They will finish their bath at Souparnika and reach the temple.
What about lunch? - We have organized everything.
Please get ready fast.
What happened?
They are already here.
Get ready fast. The auspicious time is nearing.
I.
My mind.. - Do not think unnecessarily.
Everything will be all right after the engagement.
First, change your clothes. - I..
I am crushed inside.
No. There's no time to hear anything.
Get ready by the time I drop them at the temple.
After the 'Shayanapradakshinam'
we will leave.
We will not be coming back.
Think of the Goddess. That is the only way.
We have visited all the temples
and consulted all the doctors.
Now, everything is left to the Goddess.
I have surrendered everything here from within my heart.
Everything that I had.
Have you submitted everything?
No. You have not sacrificed an important thing.
You have not given up something that the Goddess likes the most.
What else do I have?
Tell me. I will get it done.
Music. The Goddess' blessing. Your voice.
That would be the greatest submission.
I have no more music left in me.
I have forgotten to sing.
Do not say that.
Forget everything
and try to sing as an offering to the Goddess.
Everything will be all right.
Can I do it?
Music, rhythm?
I feel everything has left me.
No. You have not lost anything.
Meditate in the Saraswathi hall
and sing whole-heartedly.
I shall give your daughter all the possible
treatments in this world.
If nothing works
I will accept her as the Goddess' offering.
Please do not take her back.
Do not take her away from me.
There is still time. He will come.
What is this?