Apur Sansar The World of Apu

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00:00:16 Thank you, sir
00:00:19 I wish you had stayed on
00:00:23 I couldn't afford to
00:00:26 But don't give up your writing
00:00:29 I remember your stories in the
00:00:34 They were very good. You know,
00:00:58 Satyajit Ray Productions presents
00:01:05 APUR SANSAR (The World of Apu)
00:01:12 Original story by
00:01:19 Apu: Soumitra Chatterji.
00:01:22 Kajal: Aloke Chakravarty.
00:01:37 Photography: Subrata Mitra
00:01:41 Art direction: Bansi Chandragupta
00:01:47 Sound recording: Durgadas Mitra
00:01:52 Film editing: Dulal Dutta
00:01:57 Production manager: Anil Chowdhury
00:02:54 Music: Ravi Shankar
00:03:01 Production, script and direction:
00:05:28 Good morning. Sit down
00:05:33 What use will that be?
00:05:36 It will rest your legs
00:05:42 I haven't come up to rest my legs
00:05:46 You know very well why I'm here
00:05:52 I'm going to ask a straight question,
00:05:55 and I'd like a straight answer
00:06:00 - What is the date?
00:06:05 - How many months rent do you owe me?
00:06:09 That makes twenty-one rupees
00:06:11 Will you pay me now,
00:06:15 That makes three questions, not one
00:06:19 It's not fair
00:06:23 Many things are not fair
00:06:26 Is it fair
00:06:33 That you should use electricity
00:06:39 You have had education.
00:06:42 You have pictures
00:06:45 Is it fair
00:06:49 It's a sign of greatness, you know
00:06:54 I, too, could turn a pretty phrase...
00:07:01 ...but it would not be fit
00:07:04 for your young ears
00:07:07 Anyway, either I get my money
00:07:13 ...or I'll look for a new lodger
00:08:49 This letter is for you, not me
00:08:51 We're both Rays
00:08:59 We are pleased to accept your short
00:09:04 ...for publication in the next
00:09:12 Not bad news, I hope
00:09:17 Why do you get so few letters?
00:09:21 Does nobody write to you?
00:09:24 I'd like to open a love letter
00:09:30 Perhaps it's as well
00:09:33 I've experienced
00:09:56 HARIMATI PRIMARY SCHOOL
00:10:24 You advertised for a teacher
00:10:29 Qualifications?
00:10:31 - Intermediate Science
00:10:36 But I got that before Intermediate
00:10:39 What did the advertisement say?
00:10:41 It did specify Matriculation
00:10:44 Then why harp on Intermediate?
00:10:49 Would you work
00:11:11 Well?
00:11:12 I understand
00:11:16 I have Matriculation
00:11:28 Any experience of labelling?
00:11:30 Labelling?
00:11:49 Go through that door
00:11:54 Take a look first
00:16:24 Pulu!
00:16:29 You're a fine friend.
00:16:30 Why didn't you tell me
00:16:37 I've been searching north Calcutta
00:16:43 I finally got your address from the
00:16:49 What's so funny?
00:16:51 You've put on weight
00:16:53 I had.
00:16:55 Would you like tea at the cafe
00:17:01 All right.
00:17:03 But I've two tickets for
00:17:10 Is this a hideout? Are you
00:17:16 I wish I could
00:17:18 And you cook for yourself?
00:17:21 I'll cook you a meal one day:
00:17:39 What about the railway job?
00:17:42 I thought you'd got it
00:17:47 There was a strike on, and they
00:17:55 So you've been unemployed?
00:17:58 I give some private lessons
00:18:01 - How much do you make?
00:18:09 Didn't you learn to type?
00:18:11 Yes, I thought it might be useful
00:18:13 Good. I'll get you a job
00:18:17 Where are we going?
00:18:21 You'll come with me to my cousin
00:18:27 - Where?
00:18:29 - But where?
00:18:32 Khulna!
00:18:34 You'll love it there
00:18:37 An old-world village,
00:18:42 Fields of grass and paddy.
00:18:45 Bamboo groves, mango orchards
00:18:49 Doesn't it tempt you?
00:18:53 Trees full of birds:
00:18:58 And in the evening,
00:19:03 No electricity
00:19:04 Doesn't it sound tempting?
00:19:09 You'll come, won't you?
00:19:14 Take me back to thy lap,
00:19:18 Take back thy son and wrap him
00:19:23 Let me be one with the soil,
00:19:29 Far and wide,
00:19:31 let me burst the heart's narrow cage
00:19:34 reak down the stonewalls of self
00:19:40 To rush forth in a rapture of delight
00:19:43 And flow to the far ends of the earth,
00:19:46 surging, billowing, rolling on
00:19:50 A policeman
00:19:52 Who's there?
00:19:53 Am Mainaak,
00:19:57 hiding my wings in the sea
00:20:00 What's come over you?
00:20:02 You sound
00:20:10 I don't think I'll take that job
00:20:13 Don't be absurd
00:20:17 Why should I become a clerk?
00:20:21 I'm a free man, without ties,
00:20:26 Why should I become a clerk?
00:20:29 But you can't keep pawning books
00:20:32 - Things will change
00:20:35 Listen, those with real talent...
00:20:38 Needn't eat?
00:20:49 Apurba Kumar Ray
00:20:51 Make fun of me, but just wait and see
00:20:54 Something up your sleeve?
00:20:58 You're too prosaic
00:21:01 You'll go abroad,
00:21:05 get a fat job and settle down
00:21:11 So I'm prosaic? That's gratitude!
00:21:17 Who took you in hand in Calcutta?
00:21:25 Who read your first short story,
00:21:33 Don't get so worked up
00:21:36 Do you know why I feel so elated?
00:21:41 I've had my first good meal
00:21:46 Well, are you writing anything?
00:21:52 A wonderful novel
00:21:55 Why didn't you tell me?
00:21:59 - Do you know a good publisher?
00:22:07 A boy
00:22:12 A village boy.
00:22:18 Father, a priest. He dies
00:22:22 The boy doesn't want to be a priest.
00:22:30 He studies
00:22:32 In the process, I see him struggle
00:22:37 He sheds superstition and prejudice
00:22:42 He takes nothing on trust
00:22:45 He tries to be rational
00:22:47 He has imagination,
00:22:53 He has greatness in him, perhaps.
00:22:59 But he doesn't
00:23:01 Right, but that's not a tragedy
00:23:04 He remains poor, in want
00:23:08 But he doesn't turn from life,
00:23:13 He is fulfilled, he wants to live
00:23:20 This is autobiography
00:23:22 Partly, but there are imaginary
00:23:29 Love?
00:23:34 You've never been
00:23:37 It's not that easy,
00:23:40 - Is imagination worth nothing?
00:23:49 - You're quite wrong
00:24:52 How much further wilt thou lead me,
00:24:56 Tell me what shore thy golden boat
00:25:00 Whatever I ask thee, O thou
00:25:02 Thou smilest in thine own sweet way
00:25:06 And I can never know
00:25:10 Silently, thou liftest a finger
00:25:15 As, far to the west,
00:25:19 What lies there?
00:25:24 Tell me, I pray thee,
00:25:27 Where, at the edge of evening,
00:25:37 Give me your hand
00:25:45 Wonderful. Really wonderful
00:26:02 Look who is here!
00:26:05 It's Pulu, and not alone
00:26:08 I hope the journey was not
00:26:15 My youngest son, Murari.
00:26:18 He's studying at Daulatpur College
00:26:21 Take his luggage
00:26:36 My aunt
00:26:40 It's a pity you didn't think of him
00:26:45 Where have I seen him before?
00:26:47 Impossible. He's never been here
00:26:50 But I know his face so well
00:26:54 Yes, I saw a picture of Lord Krishna
00:26:59 Lord Krishna...
00:27:01 ...complete with his flute
00:29:29 Binu, my son, come out now
00:29:44 What's wrong? Isn't he well?
00:29:48 It's nothing. The sun was so hot
00:29:55 The long journey and the fasting
00:30:04 Bring water, and a fan
00:30:34 This is a fine wedding
00:30:38 That boy is insane
00:30:41 Who says so? He is perfectly sane.
00:30:44 The journey and the heat...
00:30:46 If you don't stop the wedding, I will
00:30:50 But the auspicious hour is passing
00:30:53 Leave this room!
00:30:55 It's you who is mad
00:31:04 When the hour has passed,
00:31:18 Isn't there another auspicious hour,
00:31:22 Don't ask me. This means ruin for me
00:31:47 Have I missed the ceremony?
00:31:49 There's no wedding
00:31:55 The bridegroom is mad
00:32:03 Apu, everything depends on you now
00:32:08 Are you joking?
00:32:16 What is all this?
00:32:20 If the wedding does not take place
00:32:24 ...the bride is cursed
00:32:26 But what can I do?
00:32:28 We have to find another husband for
00:32:41 You want me
00:32:46 Is this a play or a novel?
00:32:52 Are you still living
00:33:01 Calm down and listen to me
00:33:04 No, I won't listen
00:33:07 Everything depends on you
00:33:09 It's no use, let's go
00:34:41 Come here a moment
00:35:00 Can you really get me that job?
00:35:07 You'll have to lend me a shirt,
00:36:00 Your daughter
00:36:02 A curse became a blessing
00:36:05 The moment I saw him,
00:36:07 I knew he was nearer to me
00:36:12 Pulu has brought many
00:36:19 ...but I've never felt so drawn
00:37:33 There are a few things
00:37:40 I've had no opportunity before
00:37:47 How much do you know about me?
00:37:54 Has Pulu told you anything?
00:37:56 Yes
00:37:59 What did he say?
00:38:03 You're an orphan
00:38:07 Yes.
00:38:10 I lost my father when I was ten
00:38:14 Mother died seven years later
00:38:18 I had a sister, too
00:38:29 What else did he tell you?
00:38:32 You write well
00:38:34 He told you that, did he?
00:38:38 Can you read?
00:38:42 Yes. Bengali
00:38:46 I'm writing my novel in Bengali
00:38:49 I know
00:38:52 What else did he say?
00:38:55 Nothing else
00:38:57 That's not very much
00:39:03 You know little
00:39:08 I have no means, no job...
00:39:13 ...and almost no future
00:39:16 What kind of home
00:39:23 You've been brought up
00:39:28 A spacious house, servants,
00:39:35 This marriage was forced on me.
00:39:37 I was against it, but...
00:39:43 Something changed my mind,
00:39:52 Everything became confused
00:40:00 Why don't you say something?
00:40:03 I can't decide
00:40:08 Aparna, will you be able
00:40:17 Can you live with a poor husband?
00:40:27 Yes
00:40:38 Can you really?
00:40:42 Why not?
00:40:53 Then I'll take you with me.
00:40:56 If your father objects,
00:41:00 - Will you object?
00:41:06 - I wonder what they'll say
00:41:09 My neighbours.
00:41:11 I went to a wedding,
00:41:48 I'll come back for the luggage
00:43:20 This is my room
00:43:38 Sit down. I won't be long
00:46:05 You must be very sad
00:46:10 Really not?
00:46:17 They want to see us downstairs
00:46:23 Make way. Let's see the bride
00:46:30 What a lovely bride!
00:48:17 Why gawp? Am I new?
00:48:32 Only after meals. You promised
00:51:20 Do you lament your decision?
00:51:23 What?
00:51:27 Will "regret" do?
00:51:30 Yes
00:51:31 - Do you regret it?
00:51:34 - Do I have to explain that too?
00:51:37 You missed out on a rich husband
00:51:41 - You're laughing!
00:51:56 You must feel sorry
00:51:59 Of course.
00:52:12 - I'm going.
00:52:15 To look for a maid servant
00:52:18 Don't be silly. Come back, please
00:52:47 Who will pay for the servant?
00:52:50 I'll get more private lessons
00:52:58 Then send me back to my parents
00:53:05 One lesson is bad enough
00:53:11 What should I do, then?
00:53:16 I'll tell you:
00:53:22 And then what?
00:53:25 Then my poor husband
00:53:34 Then I shall lament no more
00:56:20 God of Fire!
00:56:45 Are you cross with me?
00:56:51 Yes. Why do we always take a cab?
00:56:56 Buses are crowded. We're alone here
00:57:00 But it costs much more
00:57:02 Does it matter?
00:57:06 Soon you're going to your parents,
00:57:13 Only for two months
00:57:15 Isn't that a long time?
00:57:19 What about the extra expenses
00:57:28 Ah, yes...
00:57:35 I wouldn't have let you go,
00:57:40 And I felt you'd rather be with her
00:57:43 at such a time
00:57:45 A relief for you, too.
00:57:51 One job will be done
00:57:54 I'll have time to work on my novel.
00:57:59 Is that my fault?
00:58:05 No, it's your virtue. You know how
00:58:10 - Well, you mean much more
00:58:15 I shall dedicate it to you
00:58:17 You'll what?
00:58:21 I know what "wife" means
00:58:28 You don't. I do
00:58:31 I do, too
00:58:43 - What?
00:59:08 What is there in your eyes?
00:59:14 Kohl
00:59:28 We'll expect you in the holidays
00:59:31 I'll do my best. Send a telegram
00:59:56 - Promise you'll come
01:00:00 You must write twice a week
01:00:02 - You must write, too
01:00:05 Write to my office address,
01:00:08 I had so many things to tell you
01:00:11 Yes, I asked Pintu's mother
01:00:14 There's a bill to pay at the grocer's
01:00:17 I've left some jewellery behind
01:00:21 Please take care of yourself
01:01:39 You'll see her in a week,
01:01:51 I wish I knew your secret
01:01:55 How to be married and happy
01:02:00 How do you know I'm happy?
01:02:03 I can guess
01:02:20 I don't know what your wife is like,
01:02:26 I like them to be a little pert...
01:02:30 ...a little saucy, a little naughty
01:02:36 It adds spice to a marriage,
01:02:41 don't you think?
01:02:45 My wife is just the opposite
01:02:48 Never quarrels, never complains,
01:02:54 ...always meek and obedient
01:02:58 Utterly bland, tasteless
01:03:07 Plus this
01:03:20 You've promised to come on the 8th
01:03:23 f you don't, I'll never speak
01:03:29 You should have sent me
01:03:34 ...and I only got seven
01:03:39 should never trust you
01:04:17 And I feel jealous of that girl
01:04:21 She sees you morning and evening,
01:04:27 Do keep the window shut
01:05:13 What else is there to tell?
01:05:17 The more I write, the more
01:05:22 ut I don't care.
01:05:28 Please take good care of yourself
01:05:31 am well, but my heart is sick.
01:05:35 f you don't, I'll never speak
01:06:55 What is it?
01:06:59 Aparna...
01:07:06 In childbirth...
01:08:45 She said: "I'm leaving him
01:08:50 "He's so absent-minded,
01:08:56 Such sweet words
01:09:02 Well, it's a good thing
01:09:06 Fate works in strange ways
01:09:09 But a young fellow like you
01:09:16 "While Krishna has
01:09:22 there'll be women to serve him"
01:09:25 Why, you could marry ten times over
01:12:16 Dear Pulu. You must have heard
01:12:23 hear you're going abroad.
01:12:26 'm going away, too
01:12:29 don't know where I'm going,
01:12:31 ut I do know why:
01:12:35 'm taking my novel with me.
01:12:38 'Ll send it to you if I finish it
01:12:41 You may publish it
01:12:44 Yours, Apu
01:19:01 What have you thrown in my food?
01:19:14 I'll teach you a lesson, my lad!
01:19:19 He's bitten me
01:19:21 Wait and see
01:19:28 You'll tell grandfather?
01:19:31 Just wait. You need a good hiding
01:19:36 He'll bash you if you do
01:19:39 Who will bash me?
01:19:43 My father. He lives in Calcutta
01:19:47 Father! That's a good one!
01:19:53 We haven't seen his pigtail
01:20:05 Do fathers have pigtails?
01:20:12 He's not shown up once,
01:20:20 He's sent three money orders.
01:20:22 Perhaps he calls that doing his duty
01:20:27 Where is Apu?
01:20:29 I was dead against the marriage
01:20:33 It was you and your aunt
01:20:39 Do you know where Apu is?
01:20:44 Somewhere in Central India, working
01:20:50 And the boy takes after him
01:20:54 Always running around
01:20:59 When your aunt was alive
01:21:03 but it's too much for me
01:21:07 Do you know Apu's address?
01:21:09 Whatever is on his letter
01:21:13 Do you think he'll come back?
01:21:16 Not that heartless brute
01:23:28 When did you get back?
01:23:31 I went to my uncle, looking for you
01:23:40 - What are you doing here?
01:23:45 - Since when?
01:23:49 So far from home?
01:23:52 I didn't come here for a job
01:23:56 I arrived here in my wanderings
01:24:02 I had to fill my stomach
01:24:04 - Has it been filled now?
01:24:08 How is the novel getting along?
01:24:15 I threw it away
01:24:17 Why throw it away?
01:24:21 What's the use?
01:24:25 Come along
01:24:32 Are you going to stay here?
01:24:38 - I'm thinking of going away
01:24:43 Anywhere. Perhaps abroad.
01:24:49 Going alone?
01:24:50 - Who else is there?
01:24:55 Your son
01:25:03 So that's what they called him
01:25:26 - Go back home
01:25:30 The boy needs someone
01:25:35 There's such a thing
01:25:39 or did you throw duty away, too?
01:25:41 Who says I don't do my duty?
01:25:46 - Is that all you can do?
01:26:01 Don't you love your son?
01:26:05 No
01:26:17 How can I love him?
01:26:20 I've never seen him,
01:26:26 For me he doesn't exist
01:26:32 You must have lost your senses
01:26:42 Anyway, I've done my duty.
01:26:57 Come here for a moment
01:27:00 My train leaves at seven
01:27:03 Come here
01:27:20 Please do something for the boy,
01:27:24 - Do that yourself
01:27:29 - It's not possible for me
01:27:36 There is something
01:27:48 Because Kajal exists...
01:27:51 Aparna does not
01:27:56 I've sent money
01:28:07 More than that, I cannot do
01:28:13 I have no love for him.
01:28:19 If you think
01:28:23 ...make some arrangement for him
01:28:36 Shall I give you money now?
01:28:38 I've no time. I have to start
01:29:50 Who is it?
01:29:59 Who do you want?
01:30:06 I'm Apurba
01:30:36 Have you come to fetch him?
01:30:39 I've arranged to leave him
01:30:45 I'm going away
01:30:48 He's upstairs
01:30:51 He's been feverish,
01:33:53 I'm your father
01:34:34 What are you doing?
01:34:39 You might have killed the boy
01:35:56 Won't you make friends with me?
01:36:00 I know lots of good stories
01:36:03 Ghost stories,
01:36:08 ...kings, queens, princes
01:36:14 Want to hear them?
01:36:33 I'll leave this jewellery with you...
01:36:35 ...in case you want to send him
01:36:39 It seems to be the only way
01:36:47 Can't you take him with you by force?
01:36:52 As his father
01:36:57 No, I couldn't do that
01:37:02 I knew it. I knew all along
01:38:17 What do you want to say, Kajal?
01:38:22 Where are you going?
01:38:24 Will you come with me?
01:38:27 Are you going to Calcutta?
01:38:30 If I did, would you come with me?
01:38:33 Would you take me to my father?
01:38:38 Certainly
01:38:41 Will he be cross with me?
01:38:45 Why should he be?
01:38:51 He'll never leave me?
01:38:54 Never
01:39:00 Who are you?
01:39:05 I'm your friend
01:39:10 Will you come with me?
01:39:25 Grandpa will be angry
01:39:28 Grandpa won't know, I won't tell him