Welcome to Sajjanpur

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00:01:28 This is our little village, Sajjanpur.
00:01:33 You like the name Sajjanpur?
00:01:36 Well, there is a story behind the name.
00:01:38 Once upon a time
00:01:40 One day Pandit Jawaharlal
00:01:43 He toured the village and said...
00:01:45 ...'I don't like the name...
00:01:47 ...Durjanpur (village of bad people.)'
00:01:49 'Change it to Sajjanpur with immediate effect.'
00:01:52 Since then Durjanpur became Sajjanpur.
00:01:55 Just like Bombay became Mumbai...
00:01:58 ...Calcutta became Kolkata.
00:02:01 Did anything change?
00:02:04 Yes, things changed.
00:02:05 When it was Durjanpur there
00:02:09 Ever since it was changed to Sajjanpur...
00:02:10 ...you see only bad people everywhere.
00:02:12 Official files say that...
00:02:14 ...Sajjanpur is a developed village.
00:02:17 But the truth is
00:02:21 ...no communication or information.
00:02:23 The only business here is
00:02:26 And gossiping endlessly.
00:02:30 Me?
00:02:32 I am Mahadev Kushvaha.
00:02:34 I'm a letter writer.
00:02:36 I would like to be a novelist.
00:02:40 But in this worthless village,
00:02:44 That's why I would like to go to Mumbai...
00:02:46 ...which has pretty girls,
00:02:51 But then I hear there is a shortage
00:02:55 Writers are pulling their hair out...
00:02:56 Directors are making
00:02:59 What's to be done?
00:03:00 I have an idea for a religious novel.
00:03:03 Goddess Sharada's temple is near here.
00:03:06 I have heard brave warriors
00:03:11 ...every morning to offer the first flowers to
00:03:16 And disappear without being seen.
00:03:20 They have been dead 800 years!
00:03:24 Holy Chitrakoot is right here.
00:03:26 And it's always crowded with pilgrims.
00:03:29 Here Tulsidas put sandalwood...
00:03:31 ...paste on Lord Ram's forehead.
00:03:34 Even Ram's sylvan park
00:03:36 It has the smallest Ramayan,
00:03:41 During his exile Lord Ram
00:03:45 That's why this place is full
00:03:49 ...like Ramsakha, Ramlala, Ramprasad,
00:03:54 Everywhere you hear
00:03:57 "Come on Ram! Go Ram!"
00:04:01 Ever since gurus started free
00:04:05 ...who will read my religious novel?
00:04:08 Which is why I'm left with no option
00:04:10 ...to write letters for the village folk.
00:04:12 Yet email, STD, ISD, SMS,
00:04:17 The literacy rate too is going up.
00:04:19 Which means that people
00:04:21 ...instead of using their thumbs!
00:04:24 It's not likely that I will go
00:04:29 You have taken up too much
00:04:31 I shall leave now. We'll talk later.
00:04:53 Greetings, Uncle.
00:04:54 Sita Ram. Sita Ram.
00:04:57 Neither letter, nor postcard,
00:05:09 Ramlala!
00:05:12 Greetings, Sister-in-Law!
00:05:13 Greetings, Sir.
00:05:15 The crow shouts from the tree top.
00:05:18 ... posted a letter without the address.
00:05:20 And now the forlorn
00:05:36 Like a mango without its seed.
00:05:38 Like Radha without Shyam.
00:05:40 Sita Ram. Sita Ram.
00:05:47 Neither letter, nor postcard,
00:06:07 Uncle Ramprasad, where to?
00:06:15 Inked and stamped in love.
00:06:17 It was a letter of love.
00:06:19 What kind of a letter is this,
00:06:33 Salutations to the writer,
00:06:37 Sita Ram. Sita Ram.
00:06:44 Neither letter, nor postcard,
00:06:49 Greetings, Mahadev.
00:06:51 Greetings, Uncle.
00:06:52 Greetings, Brother Gaya.
00:06:56 Greetings, tailor Durlabh. How are you?
00:06:58 I'm fine, Mahadev. Doing fine.
00:07:02 Greetings!
00:07:07 Hail Bholenath!
00:07:10 Today is Monday.
00:07:13 Sure. That will be 2 rupees.
00:07:15 If you write a letter for
00:07:17 ...Bholenath will fulfill all your wishes...
00:07:19 ...for free.
00:07:20 I haven't done my first sale
00:07:23 No first sale? No problem!
00:07:26 I'm in no hurry.
00:07:27 Where is the ink bottle?
00:07:31 Are you scared?
00:07:34 No! No! This is only a rubber snake.
00:07:37 The animal department stops
00:07:43 I have a real snake. Want to take a look?
00:07:47 Please sit there quietly!
00:07:52 Brother Gaya.
00:07:53 The ink bottle Sit there quietly.
00:07:56 Brother Gaya,
00:07:59 Mahadev, the world has changed.
00:08:01 Man has gone to the moon.
00:08:04 I'll open a shop over there.
00:08:07 And you are still stuck
00:08:11 I cannot change my pen like
00:08:14 Give me some hot water
00:08:16 There is no drinking
00:08:19 And you want water
00:08:21 Wait! I have something for you.
00:08:24 Here you are.
00:08:26 A ballpoint!
00:08:27 It will write smoothly for 10 kilometers.
00:08:30 Throw that away.
00:08:33 My wish is to have it in
00:08:36 Send me some water, quickly.
00:08:38 Mahadev, you live in a delusion.
00:08:41 Change your name to
00:08:46 Alright.
00:08:48 Away!
00:08:50 Yes!
00:08:57 Salutations, Sir.
00:08:59 Write a letter to the Collector.
00:09:03 Rahmat-un-Nissa's
00:09:06 ...in the village elections.
00:09:09 But why?
00:09:10 Because her husband,
00:09:13 The one with the beard?
00:09:16 Yes, Salim Mohammad!
00:09:22 What? Really?
00:09:24 Yes. And write that my wife,
00:09:28 ...Jamnabai's candidature
00:09:32 Yes. But sister-in-law is
00:09:37 How can she be a candidate?
00:09:38 Damn fool! Until proven guilty anyone...
00:09:41 ...can run for elections.
00:09:45 Not just the village head,
00:09:47 ...a member of parliament,
00:09:49 ...you can even become a chief minister.
00:09:51 Unbelievable!
00:09:53 The truth is we have a democracy.
00:09:57 Not a dictatorship, like in Pakistan.
00:09:59 Where you can remove an elected...
00:10:02 ...minister, and install a general. Got it?
00:10:06 It requires brains to understand...
00:10:12 What actually happened the other day?
00:10:15 How did Muthru Ahirwar's daughter die?
00:10:18 What can I say?
00:10:20 It was the Chhatt festival.
00:10:25 She is very religious.
00:10:27 She heard a sound from the store-room...
00:10:34 And what does your sister-in-law see?
00:10:37 Muthru Ahirwar's naked...
00:10:40 ...daughter on top of my son.
00:10:45 And my son is in great
00:10:50 And he is screaming!
00:10:53 '... let me go, you witch! '
00:10:55 'I am celibate! Don't rape me! '
00:11:00 That little girl threw down your son...
00:11:04 ...and got on top! A terrible witch!
00:11:07 And then what happened?
00:11:09 The witch got scared as soon as
00:11:13 Yes?
00:11:15 She couldn't bear her shame and...
00:11:20 What did she do?
00:11:21 There was a sickle lying nearby.
00:11:24 She picked up the sickle
00:11:28 The sister-in-law?
00:11:32 The cheeky Ahirwars say
00:11:40 That's why it's important
00:11:42 ...to be elected president...
00:11:44 ...or they will become
00:11:47 Yes, that's true.
00:11:49 And also write that if
00:11:52 ...there will be Hindu-Muslim riots.
00:11:56 And the elections
00:11:59 Okay?
00:12:01 Write that. Write that.
00:12:03 But brother can I say something?
00:12:06 I don't think Salim Mohammad is a spy.
00:12:08 I mean, if you ask my personal opinion.
00:12:11 Damn fool, did I ask you?
00:12:16 Did I ask you for your personal opinion?
00:12:21 Then write what I have told you.
00:12:23 All right.
00:12:25 Or else your writing hand... By the way with
00:12:28 This one.
00:12:30 ...offer it at the altar of the elections.
00:12:32 Okay?
00:12:35 Now write the letter.
00:12:36 Sit, uncle.
00:12:45 Let's go!
00:12:49 Made your first sale!
00:12:51 Now please write.
00:12:56 What is the address?
00:12:58 Lost and Found Department, Allahabad.
00:13:00 What have you lost? A snake?
00:13:04 My father.
00:13:08 Okay, tell me what to write.
00:13:10 With Bholenath's blessings...
00:13:12 ...my father, Kanthi Ram,
00:13:18 If anyone finds him, keep him
00:13:20 ...l'll come and take him away.
00:13:25 From Chhadamiram,
00:13:28 But how did you lose your father?
00:13:31 He couldn't walk.
00:13:33 He used to pee in his pyjamas.
00:13:35 Our work involves walking.
00:13:38 In the fair, I kept shouting walk fast.
00:13:41 What?
00:13:43 He couldn't walk.
00:13:45 You left your old father because
00:13:47 On being old even the snake king
00:13:48 ...with the excuse of changing his skin.
00:13:52 I'm only human.
00:13:53 What if the Lost and Found
00:13:55 ...how will he survive?
00:13:58 The old man is very clever.
00:14:03 He will survive by exhibiting them.
00:14:05 Okay. What's your name?
00:14:07 Chhadamiram, snake charmer.
00:14:13 Drop it in the red postbox.
00:14:16 I don't have money.
00:14:21 Genuine energizer!
00:14:23 From the Himalayas!
00:14:27 Will make your wife happy.
00:14:29 No, I don't need it.
00:14:32 Really? I'll pray to Bholenath
00:14:37 Hail Bholenath!
00:14:47 Let me make it clear...
00:14:48 ...it costs 2 rupees to
00:14:50 You villagers trouble me later.
00:14:53 Which village are you from?
00:15:00 Aren't you Mahadev Kushvaha?
00:15:03 Yes, why?
00:15:08 I was your classmate.
00:15:12 In the 2nd grade.
00:15:15 I'm Kamla, the potter.
00:15:19 Kamla?
00:15:21 Is this the way to write?
00:15:29 As if a fly has scrawled
00:15:35 Quiet!
00:15:36 Look at Mahadev.
00:15:38 He looks like an insect.
00:15:40 But his handwriting is better
00:15:45 Come here, son. Write.
00:15:54 Ah, wonderful,
00:15:59 Today, I predict that...
00:16:04 ...this child will become a great writer.
00:16:11 And he will make the world
00:16:15 'Kamal, let's go home.
00:16:17 Kamla? Kamla?!
00:16:24 You ass! Come here!
00:16:27 What have you written?
00:16:29 I told you to write,
00:16:31 And you've written,
00:16:33 What are your intentions?
00:16:35 You want to take Kamla home?
00:16:38 I made a mistake, Sir.
00:16:41 Understand the difference
00:16:44 A mistake like this will
00:16:56 Mahadev, teach me your
00:17:00 Here
00:17:03 Will you let me eat your sweet cheek?
00:17:05 Sure.
00:17:15 Sin!
00:17:16 Great Sin!
00:17:18 How dare you commit such
00:17:24 I joked about you becoming a writer...
00:17:27 And you have decided to
00:17:32 Why did you kiss her? Why...
00:17:34 Kamla! Get up! Get up!
00:17:36 Slap him so hard that he never
00:17:42 Slap him, as Sita would slap Ravan.
00:17:45 Slap him, as Draupadi would slap Dushasan.
00:17:48 You are Durga, the slayer
00:17:50 Slap him! Slap him!
00:17:55 And after that day when
00:17:56 ...teacher Ramavatar scolded me.
00:18:00 He said, the girl was on
00:18:03 And you have ruined her life.
00:18:07 I didn't leave school because of you.
00:18:10 I had a seizure.
00:18:14 The day I suffered it, father said
00:18:19 I should stop attending school.
00:18:21 What are you saying?
00:18:23 Really? A fit?
00:18:28 Mahadev.
00:18:30 Mahadev!
00:18:32 Brother?
00:18:35 I was just writing your letter.
00:18:37 Don't slack on my job.
00:18:41 Got it?
00:18:42 I know what you do
00:18:46 ...fooling around with
00:18:49 No brother, she is a sister!
00:18:51 Someone's.
00:18:52 Write the letter quickly and send it to the
00:18:55 Or else your ink... Where is your ink?
00:18:58 I'll smear it on your face and
00:19:01 Okay. - Okay? Write it well,
00:19:06 The collector should shit in
00:19:10 Or else, you will shit in your pants.
00:19:12 Hurry up! - Sit, Uncle.
00:19:23 Writing letters seems
00:19:27 Why did you choose this profession?
00:19:30 I didn't choose it.
00:19:34 I graduated from Satna college.
00:19:37 And returned to the village
00:19:41 And went back to our vegetable stall.
00:19:43 Mother said education
00:19:46 It was only Lallan's mother
00:19:50 Aunt, you're back?
00:19:53 Your son neither replies
00:19:58 But you still make me write to him.
00:20:01 What else can I do?
00:20:03 Monsoon will be here soon.
00:20:08 If my son sends some money
00:20:13 But you write those letters
00:20:16 ...it doesn't affect him one bit.
00:20:18 No, aunt, I...
00:20:22 If you can't solve my problem...
00:20:25 ...then what's the use of
00:20:29 Aunt, give me one more chance.
00:20:31 Today I will write a letter
00:20:34 Wait, I'll be back.
00:20:45 Until then I would write letters
00:20:49 Only words that I had
00:20:53 I decided that now I would put
00:20:59 'I wrote the letter for about an hour.'
00:21:01 'I gave the example of
00:21:03 ...who sacrificed so much for his parents.'
00:21:10 'I also added a dialogue
00:21:13 'There is some value to a mother's love.'
00:21:15 'You should find happiness
00:21:17 'And sorrow in her sorrow.'
00:21:22 'Your grieving mother.'
00:21:28 That's it. The letter worked.
00:21:30 Aunt's son, Lallanprasad...
00:21:32 ...immediately sent a money
00:21:35 Aunt was really happy.
00:21:37 And she told everyone
00:21:42 There was a queue of people
00:21:56 Enough! That's enough!
00:22:00 Don't crowd my shop.
00:22:03 Someone stole my pot yesterday.
00:22:06 Mahadev, if you want to write
00:22:12 The next day, with the Lord's blessings,
00:22:17 Near the post office,
00:22:21 And I fixed the charges
00:22:27 Well, it's good.
00:22:32 Now write my letter.
00:22:36 Okay... Whom do you want to write to?
00:22:39 To my husband.
00:22:44 Here's the address.
00:22:46 You are married?
00:22:51 Husband's name is Bansi?
00:22:58 All right, tell me what to write.
00:23:00 Write that everything is fine here.
00:23:05 The cow has given birth.
00:23:09 You would drink it if you were here.
00:23:15 And?
00:23:16 Why don't you take me to Mumbai?
00:23:18 You said you would take me very soon.
00:23:21 Four Diwalis have passed.
00:23:25 What?
00:23:27 Your husband has
00:23:31 And?
00:23:34 This Diwali, come and take me away.
00:23:39 That's about it. Write all this.
00:23:42 That's all!
00:23:43 Shouldn't I write that you miss him?
00:23:47 How will that help?
00:23:50 It will only make me feel worse.
00:23:59 Listen, this is what I have written.
00:24:05 Master of my life,
00:24:08 I write this letter with
00:24:12 Your memories keep me alive;
00:24:15 What do you think?
00:24:17 You really are a good writer.
00:24:20 Listen further.
00:24:21 Four years have passed,
00:24:25 Are you having an affair
00:24:29 No! No! Why did you write that?
00:24:33 Kamla, people living in
00:24:37 Only then will they be in
00:24:47 Have you completed it?
00:24:48 I am writing some more.
00:24:51 Hurry up. If I get late there
00:24:56 Why? Has your man left
00:25:02 We don't have any children.
00:25:05 He went to Mumbai
00:25:12 All right. Just a minute.
00:25:17 Now just drop it in the red postbox.
00:25:23 Here is your money.
00:25:25 We've met after 16 years.
00:25:30 Keep it. Might come in handy.
00:25:35 Really, Bansi.
00:25:41 I am so happy to have met you.
00:25:44 It felt like I found
00:25:51 Now You go.
00:25:53 Am I to keep this for you?
00:26:03 I am so happy to meet you.
00:26:09 He left me without
00:26:29 Brothers and sisters!
00:26:33 Kranti Drama Group presents
00:26:40 The Coming Storm!
00:26:43 Written by Mahadev
00:26:47 The Coming Storm!
00:26:50 So my dear farmer friends,
00:26:55 A new factory will come to your village.
00:26:57 It will produce small cars.
00:27:00 And also a cool bazaar.
00:27:12 We are sure you will help...
00:27:14 For the sake of economic progress...
00:27:16 ...you will sacrifice your lands.
00:27:17 You'll be compensated.
00:27:23 Yes, 100,000!
00:27:24 What if we don't have land.
00:27:27 Yes, but we don't have any land.
00:27:29 We are share-croppers.
00:27:30 Then you'll get nothing.
00:27:32 Nothing! Nothing! Nothing!
00:27:34 You'll get nothing.
00:27:35 What? We'll get nothing.
00:27:38 Okay, okay we will help you.
00:27:41 We'll give work to one able member
00:27:45 How will the others survive?
00:27:46 I don't understand your double talk.
00:27:49 The value of the lands
00:27:50 And you will give us just Rs.100,000?
00:27:52 We will not accept it.
00:27:56 We will not accept it.
00:28:28 Bullets were fired and
00:28:31 One more Jalianwala Bagh.
00:28:33 Is bloodshed necessary
00:28:36 If your answer is 'Yes' then type 'Y'.
00:28:39 And if it is 'No' then type
00:28:45 One lucky winner will
00:28:48 Be with us for the rest of the news.
00:28:54 Greetings, Uncle.
00:28:56 Greetings, brother Gaya.
00:28:57 Greetings to you.
00:28:59 Mahadev!
00:29:02 I've just seen your revolutionary drama.
00:29:05 Amazing, Mahadev.
00:29:09 Don't embarrass me.
00:29:11 You've written such
00:29:14 But now you must be scared.
00:29:19 Naxalites are being arrested.
00:29:21 They say some of them
00:29:25 What are you saying?
00:29:28 I say, you should escape
00:29:32 Then handcuffs! Encounter!
00:29:35 Encounter?
00:29:38 But I have not written that play.
00:29:42 Mr. Ghosh forced me to write it.
00:29:47 Nobody can force a tailor to
00:29:51 OK, I have written it but
00:29:54 The idea was not mine,
00:29:57 He hasn't even paid me to write it.
00:29:59 He said it was a street-play.
00:30:02 I beg of you, don't make
00:30:07 You get publicity for
00:30:12 Really?
00:30:15 Whose letter are you
00:30:22 God help me!
00:30:29 Oh God! Help me!
00:30:44 Uncle Karim!
00:30:50 What is it?
00:30:51 Do you have any mail for me?
00:30:53 No, there's no mail for you.
00:30:55 Check again.
00:30:58 I've checked.
00:31:09 There's nothing to worry about.
00:31:14 Accident!
00:31:16 If he doesn't reply in two days,
00:31:18 I'll write another more
00:31:20 Why are you afraid?
00:31:23 Move!
00:31:25 I am in grave danger.
00:31:29 I'll write it.
00:31:31 What do you want me to write?
00:31:33 Don't mind her.
00:31:37 What do you want me to write?
00:31:39 Write greetings from
00:31:48 Wrote that?
00:31:49 The priest Raghunandan Pandit says...
00:31:52 ...you can rid yourself
00:31:55 ...around a tree or a pot.
00:32:03 But this girl is very ill-starred!
00:32:08 ...whose tail is half brown
00:32:15 With a dog?
00:32:19 But marriage with a dog?
00:32:23 Neither do I. But this is the custom.
00:32:30 Yes.
00:32:32 Write further that
00:32:35 ...if you don't follow these instructions.
00:32:41 All your relatives can go blind.
00:32:47 Really? How did you find
00:32:51 Aunt, don't cry.
00:32:53 Such is my fate...
00:32:56 When my daughter was born.
00:32:58 Two buffaloes died in the village.
00:33:02 Two! On the same day?
00:33:03 They died on that same day.
00:33:07 And do you know what?
00:33:10 My daughter was born
00:33:13 When she was born
00:33:19 And when she was eight years,
00:33:26 All right, now I understand.
00:33:30 That's why you are afraid, right aunt?
00:33:31 No, I am not worried for myself.
00:33:34 I am worried for my daughter.
00:33:36 Once the ill omen is got rid off.
00:33:39 I'll get her married to
00:33:45 And be relieved.
00:33:46 For how long must I carry this burden?
00:33:52 Don't cry. Everything will be all right.
00:33:55 Let me wipe my nose.
00:33:59 ...I don't shed tears.
00:34:06 How many saris do
00:34:08 I have a couple which
00:34:10 Alright, what should I write next?
00:34:12 Write further that
00:34:15 ...it will cost 5000 rupee to get this done.
00:34:20 If you could help us with this then?
00:34:26 Not you! Bindya's uncle!
00:34:28 If he could help us we can get it done.
00:34:35 No, nothing else.
00:34:36 Yes. - Okay, then.
00:34:38 My name? - Then my name?
00:34:41 Don't joke with me.
00:34:44 Ramsakhi Pannawali.
00:34:46 Ramsakhi Pannawali!
00:34:49 Alright. What is the address?
00:34:50 My address is, Chhattarpur,
00:34:52 ...Chaurasiya Paan & Tobacco shop.
00:34:57 I've written an address
00:34:59 It's because of her!
00:35:01 I have to leave now.
00:35:03 Alright. Don't worry.
00:35:07 I've left everything to you.
00:35:09 Here she comes.
00:35:11 Mother, what are you doing?
00:35:14 To your uncle. He has been
00:35:17 Shouldn't we ask after his health?
00:35:18 - Show me what is written.
00:35:20 Nothing much!
00:35:25 Enquiring about uncle's health?
00:35:27 You've sent my horoscope
00:35:29 I know what you've been up to.
00:35:32 Sit, I'll deal with you at home. Sit.
00:35:33 No I won't.
00:35:35 To pull me here and pull me there!
00:35:38 You are in a rage. I won't sit!
00:35:42 Why not? - You'll drop me.
00:35:45 I will most certainly really drop you. Sit!
00:35:46 I won't.
00:35:48 Until you get married
00:36:29 Oh my God! Somebody help!
00:36:34 Help me! My pot!
00:36:39 What happened? - Somebody help me!
00:36:42 My mother had given it to me!
00:36:48 Don't worry! I am here.
00:36:54 Enough!
00:37:00 Hail Bajrang Bali!
00:37:11 One minute!
00:37:14 See!
00:37:18 I am coming!
00:37:48 Mahadev, read us some hot news.
00:37:50 Brother Gaya, petrol and
00:37:53 Brother wait and watch.
00:37:57 Everything will be run on it.
00:37:58 Rockets, cars, electricity!
00:38:05 Salim Mohammad Sahib, greetings!
00:38:07 Greetings to you.
00:38:08 Why isn't Sister-in-law Rehmat,
00:38:12 She has stopped thinking
00:38:18 Someone wrote a letter to
00:38:23 An ISI agent!
00:38:25 Let them go to hell!
00:38:27 Absolutely!
00:38:28 I don't even know what ISI means.
00:38:31 And they branded me a spy.
00:38:34 It's a terrible world.
00:38:35 It means Jamnabai is the sole
00:38:38 There's no opposition!
00:38:40 Is there a place for
00:38:45 It's only meant for manipulators.
00:38:48 That's true.
00:38:51 Tell me something.
00:38:53 Did someone get that
00:38:59 No! No! What are you saying?
00:39:02 You can ask brother Gaya.
00:39:04 What are you saying?
00:39:08 Finish your tea. - I'll have it later.
00:39:12 Mahadev!
00:39:14 Take this card. Read it. And write 100 cards
00:39:20 Hail Goddess Santoshi!
00:39:22 In Jalgaon district, a farmer wrote
00:39:24 ...on 100 letters and he found buried
00:39:27 A farmer in Yavatmal tore the letter
00:39:29 ...and he committed suicide. Really?
00:39:32 Whoever receives this card,
00:39:35 ...or else he will either be crippled,
00:39:39 Writing such letters requires
00:39:42 Just your hands.
00:39:43 If you don't write these cards...
00:39:45 You will be struck with paralysis.
00:39:47 Why me?
00:39:49 Why me?
00:39:50 Write and all your wishes will be fulfilled.
00:39:54 No, it will only waste postcards
00:39:59 Have you become an atheist?
00:40:00 No, why? You have lost your religion.
00:40:03 Your job is to write?
00:40:05 You write postcards.
00:40:06 I am paying you. Then write.
00:40:09 Write! - Alright. I will take 50 rupees
00:40:13 Okay, Here's the money.
00:40:16 Here. - I don't have change.
00:40:20 - Start writing. With Goddess
00:40:22 Okay.
00:40:24 Who do I address them to?
00:40:29 And post the cards!
00:40:44 Daughter-in-law! Hurry up!
00:40:50 Hurry up!
00:40:59 Doctor!
00:41:01 Doctor!
00:41:04 Greetings, Subedar.
00:41:06 He is out of town.
00:41:08 A compounder is as good as the doctor.
00:41:10 You become a doctor
00:41:11 Your experience makes
00:41:13 So the compounder
00:41:15 Is your BP high?
00:41:18 Perhaps yours is!
00:41:21 Where should I pay?
00:41:24 What are you saying, Sir?
00:41:25 All services are free
00:41:32 Also for their families.
00:41:33 I live in free India but it doesn't
00:41:38 I receive a pension from
00:41:41 Why should I accept everything free?
00:41:46 There are no ideals or principles
00:41:54 Here you are.
00:41:57 She has a stomach ache.
00:42:01 You fellows always give
00:42:05 I'm an experienced compounder.
00:42:09 Please come.
00:42:18 It's a woman's check-up.
00:42:45 I'm sorry. Your veil.
00:42:49 Beautiful!
00:42:58 I have a stomach ache,
00:43:05 You don't understand.
00:43:08 Everything in the body is connected.
00:43:12 Eyes are connected to the teeth.
00:43:14 Teeth to the throat.
00:43:16 Neck to the stomach.
00:43:18 I've checked your eyes.
00:43:20 Open your mouth.
00:43:25 Wider!
00:43:31 Pink tongue.
00:43:37 Look up!
00:43:46 Your throat is delicate,
00:43:51 You can see the water flow
00:43:54 Neck, mouth, teeth are all fine.
00:43:57 Now your stomach.
00:44:00 Show me your stomach.
00:44:42 Compounder, why is it taking so long?
00:44:47 Not everything can be revealed
00:44:51 If you want to know, the centre
00:44:57 Enough! Enough!
00:45:08 Greetings, Uncle.
00:45:10 Mahadev!
00:45:12 What brings you here? What is it?
00:45:15 I have been waiting for you for ages.
00:45:18 Come, sit down
00:45:20 Yes.
00:45:21 What is it? What happened?
00:45:23 I've been waiting for you...
00:45:27 Write a nice letter for me.
00:45:29 Shame on you. An educated
00:45:32 And you can't you write a letter?
00:45:33 Mahadev, it's not an ordinary letter.
00:45:38 It's a love letter.
00:45:40 Love letter! What has happened? Tell me!
00:45:46 Mahadev!
00:45:48 I have...
00:45:50 Fallen in love!
00:45:52 Really?
00:45:53 With whom? Tell me!
00:45:55 Do you know the soldier,
00:45:58 With his daughter-in-law.
00:46:00 Subedar Singh's daughter-in-law...
00:46:03 With Subedar Singh's daughter-in-law?
00:46:05 Are you crazy?
00:46:06 Don't you know she's a child-widow?
00:46:08 And Subedar Singh is
00:46:11 He'll tear you to pieces!
00:46:13 Mahadev, I know that.
00:46:15 Passion knows no bounds.
00:46:21 Shobha had come to
00:46:26 Was it a woman's ailment?
00:46:29 I got it! You must have
00:46:32 Didn't you? Tell me.
00:46:34 No! She had a stomach ache!
00:46:36 I got it! I got it! Under the pretence
00:46:41 stroked her stomach and her back.
00:46:43 Right? Tell me! Tell me!
00:46:45 Under the pretence of giving
00:46:49 Right?
00:46:52 Mahadev, why would I tell you
00:46:56 It's our personal matter.
00:46:58 You just write a love
00:47:01 Write!
00:47:03 All right. I'll charge 2 rupees per page.
00:47:07 How many pages do you want?
00:47:09 It is my first love letter.
00:47:14 Write as much as you want.
00:47:16 But write in such a way...
00:47:20 ...that it makes a lasting
00:47:23 Enough! Enough! Alright!
00:47:25 I'll write it at night.
00:47:29 Won't you give it right now?
00:47:31 Ramkumar,
00:47:34 Not a prescription!
00:47:36 I have to stay awake at
00:47:39 Do you want a good letter or...
00:47:43 Write it properly.
00:47:45 It's okay...
00:47:50 Write a letter which will make
00:47:53 Okay.
00:47:54 Enough! Enough!
00:47:59 O my beloved!
00:48:03 You came to be cured.
00:48:08 Instead you made me lovesick
00:48:12 There you go.
00:48:13 This is called progress.
00:48:16 Only 23 hours of load-shedding.
00:48:29 Flowing from behind the eyelids.
00:48:38 "When I miss you a lot...
00:48:41 ...then tears keep flowing down."
00:48:44 Rolling down from behind the eyelids.
00:48:51 The pain of missing you...
00:48:53 ... make the tears fall.
00:48:58 The ink in this letter is
00:49:05 You are my pain.
00:49:08 And you are my cure.
00:49:12 Come to give me the pain again.
00:49:17 Come to bring
00:49:27 On silent lonely nights.
00:49:31 Come in my lost dreams
00:49:41 Come to give me the pain again.
00:49:48 Come to bring the cure again and again.
00:50:10 Without you there's
00:50:17 Without you there's no
00:50:23 There's no moon.
00:50:30 Without you life means nothing.
00:50:45 To bring light in my life...
00:50:48 ... come to me again and again.
00:51:06 Without you my song goes out of tune.
00:51:14 Without you my path has no destination.
00:51:21 Without you why should I put kohl in my eyes?
00:51:28 Without you why should I wear anklets?
00:51:34 No monsoon. No autumn.
00:51:41 Without you life means nothing
00:51:49 Come to give me sweet pain.
00:51:56 Come to bring the cure again and again.
00:52:04 In these lonely nights.
00:52:08 Come in my dreams.
00:52:10 Come to me.
00:52:17 To give me sweet pain.
00:52:26 Where is Mahadev?
00:52:29 What's the time, brother?
00:52:31 Eight minutes past 10.
00:52:36 Mahadev! Mahadev!
00:52:41 I've brought the letter.
00:52:45 Mahadev,
00:52:46 I have written it but it is still wanting...
00:52:48 I will kill you!
00:52:50 I was just joking.
00:52:54 O my beloved!
00:52:57 You came to be cured,
00:52:59 Is it okay?
00:53:01 Amazing, Mahadev!
00:53:05 You have such knowledge.
00:53:08 If you had written like this for yourself...
00:53:12 ...you would've gotten married by
00:53:14 Shame on you, Ramkumar!
00:53:17 ...you bless me with 20 children.
00:53:20 I was joking! I meant you
00:53:26 What do you mean not married yet?
00:53:29 Who is not married yet?
00:53:32 Really?
00:53:34 I have chosen not to marry.
00:53:37 There's a long queue of
00:53:40 Mother India has many children...
00:53:42 ...Why should I increase
00:53:45 I didn't know that...
00:53:48 you were the only patriot
00:53:52 I'll pay you 20 rupees
00:53:57 Don't have any money and
00:53:58 I heard that.
00:54:07 What is love?
00:54:09 Love is Subedar Singh's son-in-law.
00:54:45 Whose letter is it,
00:54:47 Is it from Delhi?
00:54:49 Republic Day is approaching.
00:54:51 Maybe the government
00:54:56 It's time to run!
00:55:03 In the '65 war,
00:55:06 ...I destroyed a tank.
00:55:10 Read it!
00:55:13 Why don't you read it?
00:55:26 O my beloved!
00:55:36 You came to be cured,
00:55:45 Come again with your beautiful eyes...
00:55:52 Why don't you read it aloud?
00:55:56 You are my medicine.
00:56:02 If you don't marry me...
00:56:05 ...my life will be ruined.
00:56:08 O my Juliet, be there at
00:56:14 I am just an ordinary compounder.
00:56:18 But my love is greater than Romeo's.
00:56:21 You are the world's beauty
00:56:24 no, no, you are mine.
00:56:29 Daughter-in-law!
00:56:33 Is this true?
00:56:49 Ramkumar!
00:56:53 Have you seen Ramkumar?
00:57:01 Compounder!
00:57:02 Ramkumar!
00:57:07 There he goes...
00:57:09 Ramkumar!
00:57:20 Ramkumar! What happened?
00:57:23 Girl!
00:57:25 No! No! You want to get
00:57:29 Ramkumar, tell me!
00:57:32 God knows what happened.
00:57:39 Where is Ramkumar?
00:57:41 I don't know! - If you don't
00:57:44 P-P-P-Pen!
00:57:54 What happened to Subedar?
00:57:56 He gets these fits.
00:57:58 Okay. Write a letter for me.
00:58:02 What has to be written?
00:58:06 Write a mobile letter. An SMS.
00:58:11 Write.
00:58:12 Santosh.
00:58:15 As I had told you.
00:58:20 I want to buy a tractor.
00:58:25 Get the bank manager to speak to me.
00:58:28 Convince! Convince
00:58:33 Anything else?
00:58:36 Give me his number.
00:58:37 Number?
00:58:53 Great! Message sent!
00:58:55 Amazing! Remarkable gadgets
00:59:00 What's that sound?
00:59:02 I've received the reply.
00:59:05 Listen.
00:59:07 Interest for loans on
00:59:11 But the bank takes
00:59:18 Buy a car instead.
00:59:20 Write a reply.
00:59:22 Tell me you ass.
00:59:23 How will I plough
00:59:33 Ask him, how do I plough with a car?
00:59:34 Yes! How do I plough
00:59:36 Should I add, 'You idiot'?
00:59:38 Send it!
00:59:39 How do I plough the field
00:59:49 He got the letter! Run!
00:59:57 Doctor, where is your assistant?
01:00:01 Isn't he at the health center?
01:00:03 You should know that!
01:00:06 You go to town when
01:00:07 If there's a circus,
01:00:12 I will complain against you.
01:00:14 You are needlessly
01:00:16 I will complain!
01:00:20 He went that way! That way!
01:00:22 Ramkumar!
01:00:26 Ramkumar, stop!
01:00:28 Go! Go! Go!
01:00:30 Stop! Ramkumar!
01:00:33 Stop!
01:00:34 Ramkumar, stop!
01:00:46 Uncle!
01:00:49 Having fun?
01:00:54 When will you take my measurement?
01:00:57 My beloved eats a betel leaf.
01:01:00 Gayaram, make 10 teas.
01:01:04 O my prince! My sweetheart!
01:01:07 Come on, queens.
01:01:10 My prince, won't you listen to me?
01:01:14 My beloved!
01:01:15 My sweetheart!
01:01:17 I am busy now! Go away!
01:01:20 My prince, I've a job for you.
01:01:22 Write a song to make people
01:01:26 Where?
01:01:29 Votes?
01:01:30 Are you running for elections?
01:01:34 I am standing for elections.
01:01:37 And I won't let Ram Singh's
01:01:42 Watch me! - But which
01:01:46 I mean Brahmins, Patels,
01:01:48 Who is with you?
01:01:50 Everyone is mine and I am everyone's.
01:01:54 Everyone will support me.
01:01:56 Right?
01:01:59 Everyone will support me.
01:02:04 Now write a mind-blowing song for me...
01:02:08 ...so that I can sing it and
01:02:10 Yes.
01:02:12 Write it! I won't write it.
01:02:13 Write it! I won't write it.
01:02:16 I said no! My prince!
01:02:20 Okay!
01:02:22 Okay, I'll write it.
01:02:24 But nobody should know
01:02:28 Or I'll be in trouble.
01:02:30 Wonderful, my Rajesh Khanna!
01:02:33 I will hide your secret here. In my heart.
01:02:36 Come on take it. Take it.
01:02:40 Your fees for the song!
01:02:43 Men have such one-track minds.
01:02:46 Come on, queens. Let's go.
01:02:49 My sweetheart!
01:02:52 I'll be back to take it. Take what?
01:02:55 The song! Keep it ready.
01:02:58 Let's go, queens!
01:03:00 Gayaram, is the tea ready.
01:03:19 Mahadev!
01:03:21 Mahadev, wait.
01:03:25 Why have you come so late?
01:03:28 Couldn't help it.
01:03:30 ...but mother-in-law got me
01:03:34 I got a letter.
01:03:40 Is it my husband's?
01:03:42 I can't read a closed letter.
01:03:44 Yes, it's his.
01:03:46 What does he write?
01:03:48 Will he come to take me
01:03:59 He says he has no money.
01:04:05 What else has he written?
01:04:06 He wants you to take care
01:04:11 Who is this Puthru?
01:04:13 Our dog.
01:04:15 Dog!
01:04:17 He is worried about the dog!
01:04:19 'Kamla, I miss you a lot.'
01:04:24 'When I return after a hard
01:04:31 'What can I do?
01:04:34 What else has he written?
01:04:37 Nothing much. He says he is happy
01:04:42 And he will send Rs. 500 by post.
01:04:44 Your Bansiram.
01:04:50 Okay, I'm going back.
01:04:51 How will you go alone in the evening?
01:04:53 Let me drop you on my cycle.
01:04:55 No. I'll go on my own.
01:04:56 Come on, I will also visit
01:04:59 We'll talk about old times.
01:05:02 When you share your memories,
01:05:05 Come on, sit. Sit!
01:05:07 Stop worrying. Sit.
01:05:11 And hold on very tight.
01:05:12 Or you'll fall.
01:05:14 Are you okay?
01:05:16 Shall we go? Let's go.
01:05:39 Listen to what the fragrant breeze sings.
01:05:47 Tread gently and lightly
01:05:52 With you, I'll travel on and on.
01:05:56 Whether we reach
01:06:01 With you, I'll travel on and on.
01:06:05 Whether we reach
01:06:18 Listen to what the fragrant breeze sings.
01:06:41 Goes past, caressing you.
01:06:46 No one can stop this breeze.
01:06:50 On this journey, we will experience...
01:06:53 ... all of life's sorrows and joys.
01:06:59 Happiness, tears, dreams.
01:07:03 Losses, separation, dear ones.
01:07:07 We will remember.
01:07:15 Listen to what the fragrant breeze sings.
01:07:21 Tread gently and lightly
01:07:44 There's a secret in my heart.
01:07:49 How can I tell you what it is?
01:07:53 I hesitate. I suffer.
01:07:58 Can't say what's in my heart.
01:08:02 What the heart wants to say...
01:08:07 ... my eyes express it.
01:08:10 You can't understand it.
01:08:17 Listen to what
01:08:23 Tread gently and lightly
01:08:28 With you, I'll travel on and on.
01:08:32 Whether we reach
01:08:37 With you, I'll travel.
01:08:41 Whether we reach
01:08:48 Mahadev, having fun?
01:08:52 Carry on!
00:00:08 Mahadev.
00:00:11 I was thinking.
00:00:14 If I were with my husband on a cycle...
00:00:18 ...and you were with
00:00:22 wouldn't it be great?
00:00:26 Of course. But Kamla,
00:00:29 Why?
00:00:32 No one wants to marry
00:00:34 What are you saying? Liar!
00:00:38 You are handsome.
00:00:44 Why would no one give
00:00:46 You're right, Kamla, but
00:00:49 whenever mother went with a proposal...
00:00:52 ...people said I was without character.
00:00:56 That I had misbehaved
00:01:00 ...and had probably done
00:01:05 So, it's because of me.
00:01:08 No! No! Not because of you.
00:01:11 Marriage, life, death, success,
00:01:17 You too have got married but
00:01:26 Your husband hasn't
00:01:30 Who knows when he will?
00:01:32 Frankly, I feel very sad
00:01:37 Why don't you come to
00:01:41 I'll write such a reply that
00:01:45 He'll return before Diwali.
00:01:47 Then you can light up
00:01:54 Mahadev, you are
00:02:00 No.
00:02:02 I'll surely come tomorrow.
00:02:05 Now go home or else your
00:02:08 But do come tomorrow.
00:02:11 Bye-bye Kamla.
00:02:15 Come on, Puthru.
00:02:37 Aunt, where does
00:02:42 There?
00:02:56 Aunt!
00:02:58 I've come to get a letter written.
00:03:01 My son is not up yet.
00:03:04 Is this a time to come?
00:03:09 Go to the post office.
00:03:11 Mahadev, asked me to
00:03:14 Kamla?
00:03:16 My son's hand hurts a lot writing
00:03:20 And what do you pay him?
00:03:21 A rupee! Half a rupee!
00:03:23 Go away!
00:03:25 What stupid people!
00:03:27 Kamla, come in.
00:03:29 Mother, make tea for us.
00:03:31 Come in.
00:03:35 Don't mind my mother.
00:03:37 Ever since my father left us,
00:03:42 She's not bad at heart.
00:03:46 Listen to what I have written.
00:03:49 My Lord, if you can't come
00:03:55 Four years is too long a time.
00:03:57 Okay?
00:04:00 Beloved. Now I don't even
00:04:03 Why?
00:04:05 Because you don't care about me.
00:04:07 If you did then would
00:04:09 If you wanted someone to take care...
00:04:11 ...of your mother
00:04:13 you should've kept a maidservant.
00:04:16 I have shed a lot of tears
00:04:21 By sending me a little money twice a...
00:04:23 ...year doesn't fulfill
00:04:25 What are your intentions?
00:04:29 No! You've been too
00:04:32 He is alone in the city.
00:04:36 I'm always worried about him.
00:04:39 I am doing this to help you,
00:04:42 Go get the letter written
00:04:44 No Mahadev, I trust you.
00:04:49 Come in. Come, mother.
00:04:58 You don't understand
00:05:03 Psychology? - Psychology deals
00:05:08 Men know women worry about them
00:05:13 Just once, let him know
00:05:19 And then see what happens!
00:05:22 Really?
00:05:24 This is not a letter but
00:05:28 Either your husband will return,
00:05:33 Or?
00:05:35 But at least we will know
00:05:39 Let's get some reaction out of him.
00:05:43 Let's test your dear one. Okay?
00:05:46 So should I post it?
00:05:49 And if you get a reply
00:05:52 Then I will tell you
00:05:56 Here's your money.
00:05:58 You're insulting our friendship.
00:06:00 Will you also pay for the tea?
00:06:28 Hey Ramkumar!
00:06:32 Forgive me! What's all this?
00:06:35 It's all because of your love letter.
00:06:37 I don't understand.
00:06:40 The letter that you wrote.
00:06:43 For Shobha.
00:06:45 I went happily
00:06:47 to throw it in her courtyard.
00:06:48 Then? - Shobha didn't get the letter.
00:06:52 Then?
00:06:54 Oh my God! I had warned you.
00:06:58 How would I know?
00:07:00 He went to the clinic looking for me.
00:07:04 I ran past you.
00:07:08 He was after me.
00:07:10 Somehow I got out of the village.
00:07:17 Then?
00:07:19 Driver, stop!
00:07:21 Stop!
00:07:27 Ramkumar!
00:07:29 As soon as I saw Subedar
00:07:39 Then?
00:07:40 Subedar too jumped off.
00:07:43 Oh my God!
00:07:46 No, my friend!
00:07:49 That is when the plot changed.
00:07:57 I made a mistake.
00:08:00 Why do you apologise?
00:08:04 Why were you running away?
00:08:06 You've written such a beautiful letter.
00:08:09 You've written of your love for Shobha.
00:08:13 Son, do me a favor.
00:08:17 Marry her.
00:08:19 I am going to die soon.
00:08:25 Ram Singh is already eyeing her.
00:08:29 If you marry my widowed
00:08:32 ...then I will think you
00:08:36 Yes.
00:08:46 Do me this favor.
00:08:55 Great! That's good news!
00:08:57 When are you getting married?
00:08:59 As soon as this bandage
00:09:02 You have to attend the wedding.
00:09:04 I'll surely come!
00:09:06 Forgive me!
00:09:09 Frankly, it's because
00:09:13 ...that I got Shobha as a gift.
00:09:16 It's because of your writing
00:09:18 ...will take place in this
00:09:22 A widow is going to re-marry.
00:09:29 Cast your vote on the whip!
00:09:33 Long live Jamnabai!
00:09:35 Vote for Jamnabai!
00:09:58 Listen, you all; children,
00:10:01 Slaves to the command.
00:10:03 Your days of sorrow will end.
00:10:05 And Munnibai will win!
00:10:16 Men have ruled.
00:10:20 Women have ruled.
00:10:23 Both have ruled a lot.
00:10:26 Now it's Munni's turn.
00:10:42 Temple has ruled.
00:10:45 Mosque has ruled.
00:10:56 Church has ruled a lot.
00:10:59 Now it's Munni's turn.
00:11:15 Bureaucrats have ruled.
00:11:18 Generals have ruled.
00:11:22 Ministers have ruled a lot.
00:11:25 Now it's Munni's turn.
00:11:51 Sunday has ruled.
00:11:55 Monday has ruled.
00:11:58 The stick has ruled a lot.
00:12:01 Now it's Munni's turn.
00:12:14 Three has ruled.
00:12:17 Five has ruled
00:12:20 Numbers have ruled a lot.
00:12:23 Now it's Munni's turn.
00:12:31 Here comes Munnibai.
00:12:45 Cast your vote on the drum.
00:12:47 Elect only Munnibai.
00:12:50 Stop it!
00:12:53 Rascals! Go away, scoot.
00:12:56 Or I'll castrate all of you.
00:12:58 When the drums resound.
00:12:59 Munni Bai will be elected.
00:13:01 - Uncle, go and deal with them.
00:13:04 What are you waiting for, go!
00:13:06 Once Munnibai wins.
00:13:09 Munnibai will win.
00:13:12 Munnibai, give up the elections
00:13:20 What drums? I hear you haven't even...
00:13:23 ...succeeded in tearing
00:13:29 Shut up! Just kick their ass...
00:13:33 Want to run for elections?
00:13:36 Scoundrel! I'll make mince
00:13:40 I'm not stupid.
00:13:46 Come on, accept a ceasefire.
00:13:48 To hell with democracy!
00:13:50 Girls!
00:13:52 Let's show them
00:13:54 Come on, Uncle!
00:13:58 Come on!
00:14:07 Who will you vote for?
00:14:12 Munnibai.
00:14:15 You vote for her too.
00:14:17 Voting for that murderess Jamunabai
00:14:21 ...murder of democracy.
00:14:26 But don't tell anyone.
00:14:37 Romeo says today
00:14:42 My heart is singing
00:14:46 I wonder why I am feeling so elated.
00:14:49 I am being swept off my feet.
00:14:51 I see my dream lover
00:14:56 Mahadev!
00:15:01 Kamla, come in.
00:15:04 He has sent a reply.
00:15:07 Come sit. Come.
00:15:17 Listen, he writes.
00:15:19 Kamla, I got your letter.
00:15:20 Are you out of your mind?
00:15:25 How could you write like this?
00:15:27 I'm a contract labourer.
00:15:30 I can't come over or call you over.
00:15:35 There's no place to live in Mumbai.
00:15:38 I'll earn some money, buy a room
00:15:42 You should wait for
00:15:50 I don't need to say more,
00:15:53 ...and feed Puthru personally.
00:15:58 Your Bansi doesn't sound right.
00:16:01 My spell to bring him in
00:16:04 There is nothing wrong in
00:16:07 If he returns empty handed,
00:16:11 And if he calls me there,
00:16:14 He hasn't seen you for 4 years and you...
00:16:16 Lord Ram too had not seen
00:16:22 Sita was a goddess.
00:16:25 Write to him that
00:16:28 He can come when he has the money.
00:16:30 All that's fine Kamla.
00:16:32 ...that I'm not in a hurry
00:16:35 He should live in peace.
00:16:37 If my letters trouble him
00:16:42 What? - And he can
00:16:47 Alright.
00:16:58 Respected husband, live in peace.
00:17:02 I'm in no hurry.
00:17:04 Come when you can.
00:17:06 When you have money
00:17:09 And forget about calling me to Mumbai.
00:17:13 I don't wish to come.
00:17:20 And from now on I will not
00:17:24 It was a mistake that I wrote to you.
00:17:27 Write only if you wish to.
00:17:32 It must've been an inauspicious
00:17:36 Unfortunate Kamla.
00:17:42 Mahadev!
00:17:43 Read it out to me.
00:17:45 I have written what you've told me to.
00:17:48 Here. Drop it in the red postbox
00:17:54 Why don't you add that...
00:17:57 Husband's day will be coming soon.
00:17:59 When the moon is sighted
00:18:03 Yes. And should I also write about Diwali,
00:18:08 You should've told me all this before.
00:18:12 Anyway, if he doesn't care
00:18:14 ...he care about Husband's Day?
00:18:20 Mahadev, you care a lot for women.
00:18:27 The woman who marries
00:18:42 The Queen of Kashi,
00:18:45 And King Dhananjay lay
00:18:49 What can the queen do?
00:18:51 The hunch-backed maid
00:18:54 ...to fast on Husband's Day.
00:18:57 The queen agreed and
00:18:59 The child in her womb
00:19:01 And kicked in the womb.
00:19:04 But the queen did not eat
00:19:09 It became dark.
00:19:11 She prayed and performed rites
00:19:16 Then.
00:19:17 The king recovered from his wounds
00:19:22 Thus he regained his kingdom
00:19:24 Like their destiny
00:19:30 Will you throw only rice
00:19:33 Give me some money!
00:19:34 Only 10 rupees! That's all?
00:19:37 Give me some Rs.100 notes.
00:19:40 Look! Look! The moon is visible.
00:19:42 Come women, let's get decked up.
00:19:51 Today is the festival of Karva Chauth.
00:19:55 The memories of my husband are here.
00:20:08 My very busy,
00:20:12 Let the Holi festival come.
00:20:16 If someone says your
00:20:21 ...l'll tell them, I don't have
00:20:27 Do you understand? I was yours
00:20:34 Kamla.
00:20:38 Hey! Did you hear anything?
00:21:15 Get down, Uncle.
00:21:18 Hold this.
00:21:21 Write a letter to
00:21:24 Again?
00:21:27 Write that we don't want
00:21:30 When we say no we mean no!
00:21:32 It is a question of honour.
00:21:33 ...Munni Mukhanni's candidature...
00:21:35 ...should be rejected immediately.
00:21:37 If he becomes the village head,
00:21:38 ...and make the villagers dance...
00:21:41 ...and you too Mr. Collector,
00:21:44 Lord Ram had stated that...
00:21:46 ...eunuchs will rule in the Kalyug era.
00:21:50 Wasn't me, Lord Ram said it.
00:21:52 Maybe in the Kalyug era
00:21:55 And don't recite the Ramayan to me.
00:21:57 Or else I'll pound your head
00:22:00 ...bald just like Sukhidas.
00:22:01 Okay.
00:22:03 Hey Aayaram, Gayaram! What's your name?
00:22:08 How much do I owe you?
00:22:11 Just tell me, how much?
00:22:14 Tell me. - Answer him, he is asking!
00:22:18 370 rupees, brother.
00:22:22 Read out what you've written.
00:22:26 Yes, brother.
00:22:28 Hey collector! We don't need
00:22:33 No means...
00:22:34 If he becomes the village
00:22:36 ...in the village will be made to dance
00:22:37 All the men would then have to...
00:22:39 And the village will be struck by an...
00:22:41 And...
00:22:42 And...
00:22:43 Write less but mean much more.
00:22:46 Ram Singh.
00:22:48 Former Village Head.
00:22:50 Wonderful! Great!
00:22:54 You look like a joker but
00:22:57 Where's your ink?
00:23:00 Let me put my thumb impression.
00:23:04 Where do I put it?
00:23:05 May I ask you something personal?
00:23:08 Ask away.
00:23:09 Brother, you should learn
00:23:11 Tomorrow you may become a legislator...
00:23:13 ...a minister or sit in the opposition.
00:23:15 What have you gained by
00:23:18 Tell me what great
00:23:21 Look, education is for donkeys.
00:23:23 Donkeys! Only donkeys!
00:23:28 And I can give you 10 names
00:23:31 ...they are chief ministers and MP's.
00:23:33 What? Who?
00:23:34 Pathparia's Buddhimaan Singh!
00:23:37 He is illiterate. Isn't he an MLA?
00:23:40 But he's a graduate!
00:23:44 A fake certificate.
00:23:47 From Chaubey College!
00:23:48 Chaubey College?
00:23:52 Now look at your Jhankar Beat.
00:23:55 Who? - What's her name?
00:24:01 Sister-in-law? Shut up!
00:24:04 Munnibai!
00:24:05 And listen, post the letter right away!
00:24:11 Mr. Yadav!
00:24:14 Yes, sir.
00:24:15 The former village head of Sajjanpur...
00:24:18 ...uses such obscene
00:24:22 Go and caution him to restrain himself.
00:24:25 Yes, sir.
00:24:27 For the first time I have seen
00:24:49 Munnibai! So late!
00:24:56 I want to speak to you urgently.
00:25:00 Can I come in?
00:25:12 Yes, come in.
00:25:24 What? What is it?
00:25:28 Ram Singh is threatening me.
00:25:33 This afternoon he came with his
00:25:39 Please write a letter to the Collector.
00:25:42 Plead with him and get me protection.
00:25:48 Write it right away.
00:25:53 You'll have a wonderful son.
00:25:55 I'll get the pen and paper.
00:26:08 Tell me.
00:26:11 Write.
00:26:13 Respected Mr. Collector.
00:26:18 It is time for us in India to
00:26:24 human beings, and not
00:26:29 Dig into history books.
00:26:32 We have worked hard and
00:26:38 But today under your administration...
00:26:41 ...we have been subjected to atrocities.
00:26:46 You know that I am contesting
00:26:50 But Ram Singh and his uncles
00:26:55 ...are threatening me.
00:26:58 As if I am a demon.
00:27:02 They say I am a eunuch by birth and...
00:27:06 ...I have no right to contest.
00:27:10 But why?
00:27:12 Does not my heart beat?
00:27:14 Don't I feel sad?
00:27:16 Don't I have tears in my eyes?
00:27:19 Then why do they hate me so much?
00:27:23 God has created me
00:27:28 Please make arrangements
00:27:33 so that the election process is smooth.
00:27:37 Yours and everybody's,
00:27:44 Give it to me. Let me sign it.
00:28:09 Mother, I'm leaving.
00:28:14 Kamla! So you have got a reply.
00:28:21 Let's go in and read it. Come.
00:28:36 He has sent money in
00:28:39 Tell me what he has written.
00:28:41 Yes, of course.
00:28:44 Kamla, your letter really baffled me.
00:28:47 But why did you write you
00:28:53 Why did you address me
00:28:57 And what's this about the Holi festival?
00:29:02 I have good news.
00:29:06 I will buy a house and call you there.
00:29:12 Your letters have solved
00:29:15 He is calling me there.
00:29:17 Don't be so eager.
00:29:21 Why?
00:29:23 In his last letter he had said he's
00:29:25 So how did he get so
00:29:27 Has your Bansi started
00:29:31 What do you mean?
00:29:34 The docks is rampant with smuggling.
00:29:36 Has he joined some gang?
00:29:38 Bangkok, Hong Kong,
00:29:42 What are you saying? - What if you go to
00:29:45 What if he gets killed by the police?
00:29:47 God forbid but what if he does?
00:29:49 What will you do?
00:29:52 You'll be wandering
00:29:53 Someone will put you in a brothel.
00:29:55 What then?
00:29:58 What should I do?
00:30:00 Let's write a letter and ask him
00:30:04 Look, I'll only let you go there
00:30:10 I'm so confused.
00:30:13 Don't worry. I'm here.
00:30:19 Liar! Cunning reptile with
00:30:22 Why did you marry if you
00:30:25 Why did you make me
00:30:27 Inform me immediately from
00:30:30 Are you involved in smuggling or robbery?
00:30:32 If you don't tell me the truth,
00:30:35 Kamla.
00:30:39 Now water will be water,
00:30:41 You have nothing to worry
00:30:44 I'm there for you.
00:30:46 That's true Mahadev.
00:30:48 If you were not there I would've...
00:30:50 ...probably killed myself by
00:30:52 Don't say such terrible things
00:30:53 I'll post this letter myself.
00:30:56 When you get a reply,
00:31:00 Come to me even if you don't get a reply.
00:31:04 Why are you looking at me like this?
00:31:06 I'm saying this because
00:31:10 I'll drop it in the postbox myself.
00:31:28 Mr. Yadav!
00:31:30 Yes, sir.
00:31:31 Provide police protection
00:31:33 Yes, sir.
00:31:35 Ask the SP to send a police
00:31:38 It is the order of the Collector
00:31:44 ...will be punished severely
00:31:47 Listen carefully!
00:31:50 It is the order of the Collector
00:31:55 ...will be punished severely
00:32:06 People are free.
00:32:11 The country is free.
00:32:16 There are no more kings and queens.
00:32:18 We have a democracy.
00:32:37 It's a government for the people,
00:32:44 We are proud of our Democracy
00:32:59 A vote may seem small
00:33:03 We have a democracy.
00:33:06 people are free.
00:33:16 The country is free.
00:33:36 Flowers are blooming everywhere.
00:33:38 Their fragrance spreads to every street
00:33:43 But you turned into
00:34:31 You believe that the powerful will win.
00:34:39 You buy votes with money.
00:34:46 You want to prove that
00:34:53 Party funds, superstitions,
00:34:57 We have a democracy.
00:35:01 people are free.
00:35:17 The country is independent.
00:35:21 Kings and Queens have gone.
00:35:23 We now have a democracy.
00:35:27 people are free.
00:35:30 The country is free.
00:35:46 In the elections for
00:35:48 ...Munnibai Mukhanni is
00:35:52 ...against her closest rival
00:35:56 people are free.
00:36:00 The country is independent.
00:36:04 We have a democracy.
00:36:50 It's been just three days
00:36:52 ...how can you get a reply so quickly?
00:36:54 I've not come for that.
00:36:57 Didn't you ask me to come
00:37:01 Oh yes! You did the right
00:37:04 Who knows what problems may arise?
00:37:06 It is important to take advice.
00:37:09 We shouldn't start digging
00:37:11 Please move!
00:37:14 Here's your half a rupee.
00:37:17 Read it and tell me what he has written.
00:37:20 My child, are you the letter in his envelope?
00:37:25 I mean, I say something
00:37:27 Are you always here?
00:37:30 Yes read it.
00:37:32 Uncle Rampyare's greetings
00:37:36 The news is I have talked
00:37:39 He says marrying a dog is important.
00:37:42 But if you have to do it then the dog...
00:37:43 ...should've been born on a Saturday.
00:37:46 Oh God! Now where
00:37:50 Listen, many people come to you.
00:37:54 Ask around whether they
00:37:58 Ya Sure... I will put another table
00:38:02 I write letters for people.
00:38:04 It's not my job to find cats and dogs.
00:38:05 Aunt, my dog is black and white.
00:38:08 Puthru! - But was he born on a Saturday?
00:38:12 I wouldn't know.
00:38:16 Alright then, you ask and
00:38:18 Aunt, don't hassle me with this.
00:38:20 If my daughter comes here, I beg of you...
00:38:25 keep your mouth sealed
00:38:28 ...like a sealed envelope.
00:38:31 She has given me a lot of trouble.
00:38:40 Letter writer! Was my mother here?
00:38:44 From your face it looks like
00:38:49 Why are you shaking your head?
00:38:53 I know you write letters for
00:38:57 All of you are hand-in-glove.
00:38:59 Is my life, not a life?
00:39:00 Get married and leave my job!
00:39:04 God! She's one up on her mother!
00:39:13 Mother, wouldn't he have
00:39:15 Who knows? Mumbai is
00:39:22 Then how long before I get the reply?
00:39:24 I don't think he'll reply.
00:39:28 Bansi has forgotten us.
00:39:33 I feel his reply will
00:39:38 Look, even the crow is cawing.
00:39:40 Four years have passed listening
00:39:43 Don't say that.
00:39:46 Mahadev has written such a nice letter...
00:39:49 ...I feel instead of replying,
00:40:07 Brother Gaya, what happened?
00:40:09 I don't know.
00:40:11 What happened?
00:40:13 Let's take a look.
00:41:09 Daughter-in-law,
00:41:13 Get up. Comb your hair.
00:41:18 He is a good man.
00:41:20 Ok, I'll look to the fields.
00:42:01 How are you?
00:42:09 Why are you crying?
00:42:13 Let's go inside. If someone
00:42:35 Aunt is not home?
00:42:43 Look, I feel he is not a good man.
00:42:50 If he was a good man he
00:42:54 Right?
00:42:58 Forget him!
00:43:05 Don't worry!
00:43:08 I'm here.
00:43:11 I'll take care of you.
00:44:15 Oh God!
00:44:17 Sir!
00:44:19 He's my father.
00:44:21 No! No! It's alright.
00:44:24 So, he's your father.
00:44:26 I am happy you've found your father.
00:44:30 He writes letters.
00:44:33 Sit down.
00:44:39 You are great!
00:44:41 Tell me
00:44:43 ...the circuses can't keep tigers.
00:44:47 Whips can't be used on race horses.
00:44:50 A snake charmer can't keep snakes
00:44:51 And street performers can't
00:44:55 If you separate the snake from the snake
00:44:58 Who? The snake?
00:44:59 Not the snake, the snake charmer.
00:45:01 The snake can never be
00:45:05 He can only wander away
00:45:14 Sir, don't refuse.
00:45:16 Pure honey from Chitrakoot.
00:45:22 It will increase your sperm.
00:45:30 Hail Bholenath!
00:45:33 Let's go!
00:45:38 Mahadev, here's a letter for Kamla.
00:45:42 Give it to her if she comes.
00:45:44 I'm going to the city for
00:45:50 Increases... It's honey.
00:46:07 Aunt!
00:46:12 Where is aunt?
00:46:16 She's in the fields.
00:46:19 It's nice that you came.
00:46:23 Really? Sit. I'll be right back.
00:46:28 Puthru, time you got
00:46:31 What brought you here?
00:46:35 I've just come to deliver your letter.
00:46:39 Have you read it?
00:46:42 I don't read private letters
00:46:45 It's a sin in my profession.
00:46:48 What difference does it make?
00:46:50 Both of us know the kind of replies I get.
00:46:54 Okay, I'll read it since he has written it.
00:47:01 Kamla, my queen.
00:47:03 What's the use now sonny boy?
00:47:06 I was shocked to be addressed...
00:47:08 ...a dishonorable liar and demon.
00:47:12 I swear by Lord Hanuman,
00:47:18 But I used to sell my blood...
00:47:24 to send you money.
00:47:27 I would get 500 or 1000 rupees
00:47:32 which I sent to you...
00:47:37 What has he written?
00:47:40 I'm reading it.
00:47:43 Do not tell anyone about this.
00:47:46 Not even to Puthru.
00:47:48 Very soon I will sell
00:47:56 What has he written, Mahadev?
00:48:02 Is there bad news?
00:48:04 No. No.
00:48:06 Don't be afraid.
00:48:12 Many of my friends have
00:48:14 What's a kidney? I can give
00:48:19 What happened, Mahadev?
00:48:21 Let me read it.
00:48:24 Sweetheart, prepare to
00:48:29 Yours Bansi.
00:48:34 What happened?
00:48:38 We were wrong about him.
00:48:45 Your Bansi is a very good man.
00:48:50 He says he has been promoted
00:48:57 He'll buy a house with that money.
00:49:00 Really?
00:49:02 Is that what he has written?
00:49:04 And he has apologized
00:49:09 He loves you a lot, Kamla.
00:49:15 Hail Goddess Sharda!
00:49:19 Mahadev, it's all because
00:49:22 Bansi!
00:49:25 Mother-in-law will be
00:49:28 Prepare to leave.
00:49:35 I'm leaving, I have some important work.
00:49:36 I'll be right back!
00:50:05 Mahadev!
00:50:19 I had offered my head.
00:50:22 But the sword fell on
00:50:44 Sir!
00:50:48 These are the fields
00:50:51 But I want the money immediately.
00:50:52 50,000! Can I get it?
00:50:55 You'll get your 50,000.
00:50:58 But I'll charge an interest of
00:51:03 I accept.
00:51:07 Take this half rupee and read me a letter.
00:51:10 Take a rupee and read me this letter.
00:51:11 OK. I'm glad to tell you
00:51:14 The witch-doctor will get them
00:51:17 You'll have to give 500 as dowry.
00:51:19 What happened?
00:51:20 My nose runs even when
00:51:24 Write a reply. Write that we are ready.
00:51:28 Write me a letter. Please!
00:51:31 Write that we are ready.
00:51:33 When the ill omen is
00:51:36 ...find her a dark, handsome
00:51:40 I will not give a single
00:51:44 Take this.
00:51:46 I'm leaving.
00:51:48 Do attend the wedding.
00:51:50 Have lunch at the wedding.
00:52:22 Brother, where is Bansi?
00:52:24 There.
00:52:30 The operation is tomorrow.
00:52:32 You'll get the money immediately.
00:52:34 You should take three more days'
00:52:39 Will there be any complications?
00:52:42 I am here.
00:52:44 I've got Ramesh and Ahmed the money.
00:52:48 Alright.
00:52:51 Bansi!
00:52:53 Me?
00:53:00 I live in a village next to yours.
00:53:02 I met a person at the station who told
00:53:09 He also gave me this letter.
00:53:12 But what's in it?
00:53:14 I don't know.
00:53:17 You take care of your inheritance.
00:53:20 I'm leaving.
00:53:36 O beloved. Forgive me for my mistake.
00:53:40 I am sending some money.
00:53:43 ...promise me, you'll never ever
00:53:50 'I will commit suicide if you get operated.'
00:53:54 Your sweetheart, Kamla.
00:54:14 Where is Mahadev?
00:54:17 Mahadev, read it for me.
00:54:25 Beloved Kamla.
00:54:27 I got your letter and
00:54:30 I bought a room yesterday.
00:54:33 But where did so much
00:54:36 Did you sell the land
00:54:39 We'll talk about it later.
00:54:42 24th June. Gorakhpur-Dadar Express.
00:54:45 What's the matter?
00:54:47 Why are you smiling?
00:54:49 He says he has bought the house.
00:54:52 You have to go to Mumbai on 24th June.
00:54:55 He'll pick you up at Dadar station.
00:54:58 Really?
00:55:04 Aunt! I'm leaving! I'm leaving!
00:55:08 Father! I'm leaving!
00:56:07 Snacks?
00:56:12 Over here. Come on.
00:56:42 Take care.
00:56:44 If someone gives you anything
00:56:49 Take care of the suitcase. Okay.
00:56:53 As soon as you get there inform
00:56:59 And don't forget us.
00:57:05 Come back from time to time.
00:57:10 Why are you crying?
00:57:14 Don't worry about us.
00:57:18 I am here.
00:57:24 Send a message when you
00:57:27 And do come.
00:57:31 And be careful.
00:57:34 You won't forget me, will you?
00:58:20 Congratulations, Mr. Sukhdev!
00:58:25 Here's your cheque.
00:58:32 The characters in the novel
00:58:34 Are they from real life?
00:58:37 But most of them are real.
00:58:39 And the protagonist,
00:58:43 I am Mahadev.
00:58:45 Wonderful! Great!
00:58:48 Do you still write letters?
00:58:53 Without involving my feelings.
00:58:55 Mr. Chaturvedi, you can
00:58:58 But while writing someone else's letter...
00:59:01 ...you have to have control
00:59:04 ...as it causes a great deal of trouble.
00:59:06 And what right do we have
00:59:10 That's why I have decided
00:59:12 Make enough money to lead a decent life.
00:59:15 I also have to get back
00:59:20 Munnibai died.
00:59:22 But Ramkumar and Shobha
00:59:24 ...with a family of their own, right?
00:59:28 No.
00:59:30 The truth is... Ramkumar
00:59:34 It was an honour killing by
00:59:39 Really?
00:59:41 Munnibai is alive.
00:59:43 Currently she is a legislator and
00:59:59 Amazing!
01:00:03 When did Kamla find
01:00:05 ...I mean you had given
01:00:09 When they came to the village
01:00:20 Hey mister!
01:00:24 Kamla, he's the man
01:00:41 This is Mr. Chaturvedi.
01:00:43 And this is the same Bindya.
01:00:49 How did this happen?
01:00:50 Only Bindya can tell you this story.
01:00:55 Preparations were made for the wedding.
01:01:12 What's this nonsense?
01:01:15 Rubbish!
01:01:18 When Lord Ganesh's stars
01:01:20 ...separated to be replaced
01:01:22 If the same happens to you,
01:01:26 Mother, that Budhwar and
01:01:28 Why don't they get married to some bitch?
01:01:30 In our society only women
01:01:34 Don't fight during the wedding.
01:01:36 Start the ritual.
01:01:40 How can you do this!
01:01:43 Here comes the dog!
01:01:46 - Welcome, bridegroom!
01:01:49 Apply the vermillion.
01:01:57 I'll apply vermillion on your behalf.
01:01:58 Here! What are you doing?
01:02:03 Stop dear! Hey Bindiya!
01:02:20 Help me!
01:02:43 Hey! What's the matter?
01:02:45 She is marrying me to this dog!
01:02:47 Aunt, why are you forcing
01:02:51 Stop this or I'll lodge
01:02:53 You know everything and
01:02:56 She is ill-starred!
01:02:58 You are no help at all.
01:03:00 If that is so then I will marry her.
01:03:02 Why delay? The wedding
01:03:03 One minute. One minute!
01:03:05 I won't marry a stranger.
01:03:09 You are marrying me out of pity.
01:03:11 That is not so.
01:03:12 Will you marry me
01:03:14 Is this how marriages happen?
01:03:16 Am I a cow that can be
01:03:19 No.
01:03:20 First prove that you are
01:03:23 If you win my confidence,
01:03:25 Is my life, not a life.
01:03:27 She uses this one liner all the time!
01:03:35 Hey! What are you doing?
01:03:36 Wiping my nose.
01:03:39 Then how did you prove it?
01:03:42 I had to write 40 letters.
01:03:46 That would be 400 pages.
01:03:48 One more book can be published
01:03:50 'Letters to Bindiya.'
01:03:52 Can you show me one of the letters?
01:03:54 No, those are very private letters.
01:03:57 And some things should be left private.
01:04:00 One last question.
01:04:03 Has anything inauspicious
01:04:05 Inauspicious? In fact,
01:04:08 The vegetable shop expanded.
01:04:11 ...my ambition to become
01:04:15 From letter writer Mahadev
01:04:18 There's nothing auspicious
01:04:20 If you like someone in life...
01:04:22 Why do you have to throw
01:04:24 Is my life not a life?