"Dharma..." "Your wife has just delivered." "What?" " A bonny baby boy." "Just hold this." "The little master has arrived." "Myy respects..." "what did I say?" "Always be victorious." "God will bless your wife and the child with a long life." "You should thank your wife for gifting you with a baby-boy." "Sure. I'll thank her right now." "Where're you going, brother?" " To the room." "What for?" " l forgot my overcoat." "It's lying outside." "I've to take some cattle feed." "The cattle feed is kept inside or outside the room?" "Why don't you say that you want to see my nephew." "If you know that, then why don't you let me in?" "I will." "But you'll have to give me a silver coin." "Take this." " But this is only 50 paise." "Right now, I've only this much." "I'll present you an ear-ring and 1 1 rupees." "How much?" "Eleven rupees." " Yes." "Greetings lady." " Only greetings will not do." "I want 5 coconuts, half a kilo jaggery and eleven rupees." "Then only will I allow you inside." "I've arranged for everything." "20 coconuts, jaggery and 21 rupees." "How much?" "Twenty one rupees." " Yes." "Go and take from the uncle sitting outside on the cot." "What are you doing?" "Uncle told me that a boy has been born in this family after a long time... and he also asked me to thank you for this." "So I'm thanking you." "Show me his face." "He's as good-looking as his father." "Salutations, little master." "How are you?" "Didn't you recognize me?" "I'm your father." "Why is he not answering?" "Stupid." "How can he speak?" "Why not?" "But will he speak in three or four days?" "No. lt'll take six months." "...How many months?" "Six." "No, in six months, I'll make him plough the fields." "Did you plough the fields in six months?" "Forget ploughing." "I started romancing with you." "Don't lie." "Didn't I fall for you?" "Who's there?" "Brother, come out." "The midwife is looking for you." "Yes. I'm coming." "Didn't you give anything to her?" " No." "I had fifty paise which I gave Laxmi." "Don't you worry. I'll arrange for everything right now." "I'm worried for you." "We're not two but one." "Being the eldest, all the responsibility is on your shoulders." "I also know that you're worried about Laxmi's marriage." "There's no guarantee of the crops." "And now, we have a new-born." "From where will you get one or two hundred rupees for the functions?" "Why are you worried?" "You shouldn't worry." "One should be sincere and hardworking." "Everything will be all right." "I'll fulfill all the responsibilities of my little master." "I just want you to be lost in my love." "I'll take care of everything else." "What did I say?" " Care." "I'll arrange for some money and will be back soon." "Don't you worry." "Hariya, give me two hundred rupees." "Two hundred rupees?" "What for?" "Don't you know what has happened?" " What?" "I've been blessed with a baby boy." " A boy?" "I need money for the celebrations." "I'll pay you back as soon as I harvest the crops." "Don't say no." "Or else... I'll be humiliated in front of the villagers." "And you know I would leave the village if I'm humiliated." "I'll pay you." "But if you wish, you can earn this money in two days." "In two days!" "How?" "Some people have come from the city on a hunting expedition." "You know the jungle very well." "And nobody else dares go there." "Go with them and make some money." "You will be saved from this debt." "You are right." "Where are they?" "Take me there." "Come along." "So Heer and Veer said they wanted to kill a tiger." "And I thought, why not me too?" "They killed a tiger and... I did more!" "Where are they...?" "Come along." "Don't be scared." "Who's scared?" "Look, I've killed the tiger." "Dharma take this." " What letter is this, sir?" "It's not a letter." "It contains 300 rupees, which is your hard earned money." "And another 500 rupees for saving my life." "300 rupees is fine." "I've worked hard for it." "Why're you paying me for saving your life?" "It was my duty." "You'll have to take it, for my sake." "If you insist, I'll keep it." "Dharma, why don't you come to the city?" "What will I do there?" "I was born here and will die here one day." "What will I do there?" "Tell me." "We need an honest and courageous man like you." "I'd suggest that you come to the city and start working for us." "What can this illiterate do in the city?" "What do you take me for?" "Well?" ""Do not take me for an idiot..."" ""l'm a very useful man"" ""Do not take me for an idiot..."" ""l'm a very useful man"" ""l can very well make out..."" ""who's a good man and who's evil"" ""Do not take me for an idiot..."" ""l'm a very useful man, sir"" ""A very useful man"" ""l once went into the forests..."" ""and ran into the bandits"" ""One held a rifle..."" ""another held a knife"" ""And I asked..."" ""how many are you?"" ""They said, '10' "" "And I said, "ls that all?"" ""l worked on them and they were soon buried"" ""Do not take me to be just another guy..."" ""l'm a very useful man"" ""A very useful man"" ""Once, in my village..."" ""there came this lady from the city"" ""She was happy to see a youth like me"" ""She was happy indeed"" ""Lovingly then..."" ""she gave me a rose"" ""l said, you're giving me a rose?"" ""She apologized to me and said she had made a mistake"" ""Do not think I'm a fool..."" ""l'm a very useful man"" ""A very useful man"" ""l can very well say who's a good man and who's evil"" ""Do not take me to be just another guy..."" ""l'm a very useful man..."" ""A very useful man indeed"" "Have you eaten?" "Here... eat this." "Go on." "Dharma, where have you been since this morning?" "What can I say?" "I'm upset." " Why?" "I went to the market place and sold all the crops for 300 rupees." "Only 300 rupees?" "!" " Yes." "Myy land is not fertile." "I can only run the kitchen out of the crop it produces." "Now tell me what I am to do?" "I've the responsibility of the marriage of my sister, Laxmi." "Myy parents are no more." "How long can I take this burden?" "Why don't you go to the city and work for those people?" "They had asked you to go to them whenever you needed a job." "You might get a job there." "Yes, I've received a letter from them." "I have an uncle in the city." "I can stay at his place." "I'll try that out." "See you." "Anybody in?" "Uncle...?" "Greetings Uncle!" " Dharma, is that you?" "This is Radha, Laxmi and my little master." "Greetings aunt." " Look who is here." "Didn't you recognize me?" "I'm Dharma." "Dharma?" " l seek your blessings aunt." "God bless you all." "How did you all come suddenly?" "Let them rest and have something to drink." "I'll get some right now." "What was I saying...?" "What brings you here?" "There were these rich men who came to our village." "Who was it?" "The rich men." "And they've given me a job in the city." "Good!" "What's left in village anyway?" "Since you're already here in the city... we thought we could stay here till we found alternate..." "Of course, you can stay here." "It's such a big house." "Big house, my foot!" "I've been complaining that it's so small and you must make... two more rooms for the guests." "You always say that but.." " But what?" "We've five rooms." "One for him, one for our son, one for the puppy..." "Puppy?" "Who is Puppy?" "They have a room for their dog." "We'll accommodate them in the guest room." "We'll manage there." " Yes, aunt." "That room has a carpet worth 5000 rupees." "Who will pay for it, if you damage it?" "This is a city." "We even recruit servants who are educated." "And you're not literate." "Do you want to hear anything more?" "Let's leave." "See you, aunt." "Do come sometime." "This is your own house." "Tea!" "Hot, steaming tea!" "Come here." " Do you want some tea?" "Sit here." " Do you want tea sir?" "Yes." "Give me a cup of tea." " Full or half." "What's that?" " Do you want full or half?" "What's full or half?" " Tea, sir." "Give me some tea." "I don't follow you." "You seem to be new in Bombay." "We've just come from Bhind Myorena." "Myy forefathers are from Allahabad." "I own land in Bhind Myorena." "Are you a native of Bandit Myansingh's village?" "Do you think all those people coming from that village are bandits?" "No. I was just asking." "There are dangerous bandits in Bombay, compared to your village." "The bandits from the villages are caught when they come out in the open." "But here, you neither see them nor are they ever caught." "Tell me something, mister..." " Yes?" "Where is this street?" "What is it called..." "Myohammed Ali Road?" "Do you want a bus?" "Take the straight route from here." "Whom do you want to see?" "Excuse me, sir..." "Do the three gentlemen work here?" "Three gentlemen?" "What are their names I forgot?" "Myr." "Ajit, Myr." "Sujit..." "Sureshbabu!" "I've found him!" "How are you, sir?" " l'm fine." "This is my wife, sister and my son." "Say hello to him." "It's good that you've come." "Myr." "Ajit has been remembering you." "Where is Myr." "Ajit?" " He's in his cabin." "You may sit here." "You sit here and take care of the luggage." "See that?" "They are better than our relatives." "Greetings Myr." "Ajit." "Greetings Myr." "Sujit!" "Didn't you recognize him?" "He's the same man who saved my life." "Dharma, when did you arrive?" " Yesterday." "I was so very harassed..." "I'm glad I've met you." "Why?" "What happened?" "What do I tell you." "People are so rude in this city." "Not all." "Look at us." "We wanted you, so we called you." "You're angels for me." "You called me, and I came over." "Please arrange for our stay." "We've been sleeping on the streets." "Myy wife and sister are sitting outside." "Should I call them in?" "No." "That's not necessary." "Myangat..." " Yes, sir?" "Has the room where Ramu used to stay, been vacated?" "Yes." " Give that room to Dharma." "And here's what you will do, Dharma." "Just take rest today and come to work from tomorrow." "As my mother used to say, sir..." "As who used to say...?" "Your mother." "She used to say, what you must do tomorrow, do today." "And what you will do today,... I understand!" "Suresh, take Dharma to the stores." "Very well, sir." "I'm leaving." "Good-bye, sir." "Why employ a village bumpkin in the concern...?" "D'you know why I called him over?" " Why?" "We can trust him with millions." "He will even lay down his life, but he will never betray us." "Dharma..." " Coming, sir." "Let me introduce you to people over here." "This is Bhalla and this is Rajan." "Rajan is in-charge here." "You'll have to work under him." "I hope you will win them over with your sincerity and hard work." "And will not give him a chance to complain about you." "I won't. I'm new to this city." "If I make a mistake, please forgive me." "I'm a chatterbox, I know." "But I'm good at heart." "What am I?" " Good at heart." "I remember my mother telling me..." "Bhalla, take him away." "Can't I finish my story?" " Not now." "Rajan, keep a watch on him." "Can you tell me where this place is?" "This is my house..." "No." "This is not my house." "Brother..." "Where are you going?" " Laxmi!" "What're you doing here?" "What are you looking at?" "This is our house." "Our house...?" "Then who are these people." "We are your nabbers." "This house has been locked for a long time... so we thought, why not help them in cleaning it up?" "I'm thankful to you." "But why did you take the trouble?" "Radha and Laxmi were here." "That's what I told them." "But they wouldn't listen." "We were idle while they cleaned up this place." "Who are you?" "Devidas!" "Old goat!" "D'you think you'll escape after having me arrested?" "What's happening?" "Please save my father!" "Else, they will kill him." "Why will he kill him?" " Chandu's the local bully." "He used to tease Aarti every day... and so her father complained to the police." "Now that he has been released, he won't spare Devidas." "He teases the girls and you don't do anything about it?" "Bash him up!" "I'll take your daughter away in your presence." "The name is Chandu!" " And I'm Dharma... and I'm your father." "Who's the father now?" "I'll show them who the real father is." "Listen to me carefully." "If you ever tease girls again, I'll smash your face." "Take them away." "They've spoiled my dress." "Potent stuff, all right." " Yes." "You have done something no one has dared to do." "Your daughter is like my own sister." "And if anyone dares to ogle at my sister... I will pluck out his eyes." "What will I pluck out?" " His eyes." "Myay you live long, son." "Do you see the kind of people staying here?" "Listen..." " What is it?" "Couldn't you be a bit mild with those thugs?" "I was very mild with the rascals." "Rubbish!" "You wouldn't stop, once you started beating him up." "Should someone die, what will happen of us?" "Okay. I'll remember that." "But I have a condition." "What?" " l'm hungry." "Give me some food." "Laxmi, come on inside." "45, 48, 49,... and this is the fiftieth." "There are fifty boxes." "But here it is..." "What's happened?" "Rajanbabu!" "I have a problem!" " What's the problem?" "Look at this..." "They write 25 boxes and they load 50." "How much?" "I know." "Just sign here and let the truck go." "How can I?" "If this delivery challan says 25, then only 25 boxes will leave." "Not less and no more." "What are you shouting for?" "You want a share, don't you?" "...Keep this." "What is this?" " Your share." "Share?" "What kind of share?" " For the extra 25 boxes." "Are you trying to bribe me?" "You're a senior, so I keep quiet." "I'd have bashed up anyone else in your place." "Stop that nonsense!" "You talk as if you've never stolen in your life." "Bloody thief!" " You called me a thief!" "Leave me alone...!" "This bastard called me a thief!" "I won't spare him!" "He's a demon, Myr." "Suresh." "He would've killed me, had you not come on time." "You called me a thief." "I'll kill you and if necessary, your father too!" "Stop it, Dharma..." "Stop it, I say!" "It's not his fault." "Myr." "Ajit had asked us to test your loyalty." "A test?" "Yes, and we're happy that you've lived up to our expectations." "Myr." "Ajit has promoted you as in-charge of this godown." "And your salary has been hiked from rupees 400 to 600." "600 Rupees?" "!" " Congrats, Dharma." "Myr." "Rajan." "Please forgive me." "I made a mistake by raising my hands on you." "One has to sometimes get beaten up to be a loyal man, Dharma." "You're a loyal man Myr." "Rajan." "From today, our friendship becomes stronger." "What did I say?" " Friendship." "Sir, what is this?" "You were so far a temporary worker." "Once you sign this document, your job will become permanent." "Where should I sign?" " Here." "Thakur Dharamchand..." "Radha!" "Laxmi!" "Here I am!" "What happened?" "These toys are for my little master." "And here are the toffees..." "distribute it among the children." "But what's all this about?" "This is a baba-suit for my little master." "Don't just stare at me." "And this is a sari for you." "Wear it and let me see how you look." "Laxmi, what're you doing there?" "Come here." "I've brought a sari for you." " Where did you get all this from?" "I've bought all these things." "Do you know what happened at the godown today?" "Myy boss was pleased with my honesty and with the blessings of God... increased my salary to 600 rupees." "600 rupees?" " Yes." "Really?" " Of course!" "Just see what I do now." "To begin with, I'll find myself a white-skinned girl." "What?" " A white-skinned girl." "I'll learn English from her and then talk to the aunt in English." "Why're you laughing?" "I've bought a sari for you too." "For me?" " l don't wear saris, do I?" "You're more concerned about Aarti than me." "What are you talking uncle?" "Won't a brother be concerned about his sister?" "Should I say something?" "Fix her marriage now." "Look, they are shy." "It's a sin for a girl to be born in a poor family." "Why?" "What do I say?" "She was engaged two years ago." "I could not marry her off because I didn't have money for the dowry." "Don't you worry!" "Just finalize the date, I'll get both the girls married." "If there is any honest boy for Laxmi, then let me know." "There is a suitor." "He's honest and comes from a good family." "What else do I need?" "Let's go and fix up the date for the engagement." "Radha, what do you say?" "If the boy is honest, what else do we need?" "Go and seal the alliance." "I will." "But I've a condition too." "Come here..." "God has given me everything." "He gave me a little son too." "He brought me to this city from the village... and increased my salary, too." "All I want from you now is a baby girl." "I'll always be indebted to you." "It will be our privilege if Laxmi comes to our house as daughter-in-law." "Dharma is a man of principles and we revere that." "That's like a real Thakur!" "In the name of God then, fix the date of engagement?" "Fix what...?" " The date of engagement." ""Oh, sister..."" ""l will do up your palanquin"" ""Oh sister..."" ""l will do up your palanquin"" ""When the bridal entourage leaves with you..."" ""my eyes will be misty..."" ""but I will hide my sadness behind a smile"" ""Oh sister..." "I will do up your palanquin"" ""Myy little sister who's like a doll..."" ""Myy little sister who's like a doll..."" ""you are the pride of this household"" ""Once you are married..."" ""you will be the virtuous lady"" ""Oh sister..." "I will do up your palanquin"" ""Oh sister..." "I will do up your palanquin"" ""Myay you get every joy in life"" ""Myay you get every joy in life"" ""Myay you always be happy with your husband"" ""ln that life of happiness..."" ""ln that life of happiness..."" ""do not forget us, my dear sister"" ""Oh sister..." "I will do up your palanquin"" "Brother!" "If this is your state during my engagement... what will happen when I go away?" "Don't ask him." "During our marriage, it was he who cried more than I did!" "What were you doing?" " Shut up." "Some men go there, some there.." "and the rest will come with me." "See that nobody escapes." "Wait, Inspector..." "What's the problem?" "What's in the boxes?" " Myedicines." "Myedicines?" "Constable, open it up." "Stop. I won't allow you to open these boxes till I speak to my boss." "Don't be adamant." "Let us do our duty." "We've information that these boxes contain smuggled goods." "What are you saying, Inspector?" "Myy boss is a very pious man." "These medicines are meant for the hospitals for the poor." "And if you open the boxes, the medicines will get spoiled." "Only if the medicines get spoiled?" "If you don't trust me, you can talk to him over the phone." "His number is 293031 ." "...what is it?" "We'll look into the matter." "Constable, do your duty." "Please hand it carefully." "Come here." "is this smuggled stuff?" "What do I tell my boss?" "Who will pay for the damages?" "You or him?" "Sir, there's gold!" " Sir, there's cocaine too!" "No, sir!" "He's lying!" "The godown and the seized smuggled goods belong to him." "Listen to him talk, sir..." "Will I agree if you shout at me like this?" "Why are you telling lies?" "After all, you have to face God one day." "Dharamchand, mind your manners." "This is a court, not your home." "I've been talking with respect in the court and in my house." "Listen to me, sir..." "I don't know what he's talking about." "I'll explain it to you, sir." "Ajit came to our village with two of his friends on a hunting expedition." "And I became a guide for them." "When the tiger attacked him, both his friends ran away." "It was I who killed the tiger and saved Myr." "Ajit's life." "He was pleased with me and promised me a job in the city." "I came down here from the village with my wife and kid." "He recruited me in this godown and gave me a salary of 400 rupees." "How much did I say?" "400 rupees." " Right." "After that, he was pleased with me and raised my salary to Rs.600." "How much did he increase it by?" "Summon Myr." "Ajit Singh to the court." "Greetings sir." "I said greetings, Myr." "Ajit." "I'm glad you've come." "This lawyer has gone crazy." "He says that the godown belongs to me and all the goods are mine." "Tell him, sir, how is it possible?" "Now that he's here, you've had it." "Go ahead, boss." "I shall speak the truth and nothing but the truth." "That's it." "Myr." "Ajit, do you know this man?" " Yes." "I once went to his village on a hunting expedition." "He saved my life from a tiger." " Didn't I say that, sir?" "Don't speak when you're not asked to." "Sorry, sir..." "I'm not used to it." "Listen to Myr." "Ajit." "You invited him to city because he was courageous." "No." "What would I do with him?" "Admitted, he's a good hunter... but what animals would he hunt in the city?" "He came looking for me." "What are you saying, boss?" "You brought me here from the village." "Didn't you say I was loyal and trustworthy." "Have you forgotten that?" "Nobody has the right to talk in between." "I know that, sir..." "I was trying to refresh his memory." "And then?" "One day he came to me and said he was frustrated with the village." "He pleaded with me to give him some work." "For having saved my life,... I rented out to him a godown I had at Chembur, without taking a single penny." "Hey!" "You've sworn to speak the truth." "What he used the godown for, once I gave it to him, I do not know." "He's lying, sir!" " Keep quiet, Dharma." "How can I?" "He's trying to trap me." "I do not own the godown!" "This is the stamped paper he signed while taking the godown." "What will you show to the court, you rascal?" "I'll see you myself." "Why're you trying to implicate me in this, you bastard?" "I won't spare you Ajit!" "Having heard all the witnesses and considering the evidence against you... the court sentences Dharma to one and a half years of rigorous imprisonment." "For contempt of court, he is awarded another six months imprisonment." "No, your honor!" "This is injustice!" "Myy husband is innocent." "He hasn't done anything wrong in his life." "These people have implicated him." "It's they who ought to be punished." "Brother, where're you leaving us and going?" "Say something..." "Brother, what kind of court is this?" "And what justice is this?" "Myy husband is innocent. I swear on my child." "Please let him go." "I beg of you." " No." "I'm helpless." "After the court's verdict, I can't do anything." "Let's go Dharma." "You can't fight destiny." "But you must be patient." "God will set everything right." "Will you please go out?" "It's better to tell truth early so you don't feel bad later." "I didn't impose any conditions to accept Laxmi as my daughter-in-law." "I didn't bother about wealth, caste or creed." "Yes, the only thing I considered was respect and honesty." "But Dharma's true identity is now revealed." "For wealth, he has murdered his principles and ideals." "Forgive me, dear, from our side, this alliance is off." "This marriage cannot take place." "Dharma's silence has made everyone uncomfortable." "His silence is a sign of the impending storm." "We've got to make him speak." "But I don't know how to do it." "What do you think, Myr." "Khan?" "is Dharma really a criminal?" "Jailer, we don't have the right to air our opinions." "The law wants evidence and all the evidence is loaded against Dharma." "Anyway I've come here to tell you that I've applied to the court to reduce..." "Dharma's imprisonment." "If you could help me, the court could reduce his sentence." "What is it?" " Greetings." "I came here to inquire about your well-being." "You've come to inquire about us after burning our home?" "Forget what has happened." "You sent my husband to prison, and ask me to forget it?" "His sister's marriage got canceled and you want me to forget that?" "In our line of business, going to prison is routine." "And we take all his responsibilities." "Two years will fly away and you won't even know about it." "Take this." "God has given us the strength to live under these conditions." "Get out of here." "And don't ever dare come back." "Right now you're angry." "But in poverty, money often becomes God." "Whenever you need it just remember me." "I stay at Warden Road." "You can ask anyone there for me." "Good-bye." "Myother..." " What happened?" "The teacher has thrown me out of school for not paying my fees." "Why don't you pay the fees, mother?" "Eat this son." "Are my clothes ready?" " Yes, aunt." "Haven't you finished as yet?" "Here's some more." "If you can't cope with the work, just leave this place." "is his wife serious?" "I'll send Dharma right now." "I don't know when the cops will bring her husband... and when I will operate on her." "Go and get these medicines for the time being." "How much will it cost, doctor?" "It should cost 200 rupees." "But since the prices have risen, I can't say precisely." "Look after Raju, Aarti." "I'll make some arrangements." "Sir, this girl is here to meet you." "Laxmi, you?" "Come on in." "Myy sister-in-law is unconscious." "The doctor has asked for some medicines." "But I don't have any money." " Don't you worry about it." "I came to your house with the money." "But your sister-in-law wouldn't accept it." "I know how difficult it is to live without any money." "Had she accepted the money, you wouldn't have had to see this day." "Now come on... consider this to be your own house." "This is all yours." "Take as much as you want." "Go ahead..." "Take this." "I don't want so much of money." "All I need is 300 rupees." "Don't say no to the money you get." "Take this." "Leave me alone." "Didn't I say you shouldn't say no to money?" "I will shout." " What for?" "What's there to shout about?" "Where were you for so many days, dad?" "What's happened to mother?" "Take me to my mother." "Brother..." "Brother..." "Let me be..." "save sister-in-law." "These are the medicines." "I'm going away, brother." "I can't be saved." "I've swallowed poison." "Yes, brother. I had gone to get some money for sister-in-law's medicines." "For the money he gave me..." "he raped me." "Who was it?" "Who?" " Sujit." "How did this happen?" "How did she die?" "What did she say to you?" "Why don't you speak?" "The operation was successful." "Your wife has been saved." "But we're sorry, we couldn't save the child." "And she can never conceive again in future." "Doctor, was it a girl?" " Yes." "If you wish, you can meet your wife." "Because of your good behavior, you have been released six months earlier." "We can't return to you the days you have spent in jail." "But we can definitely try to see that you have a good future." "Come to my office at 1 1 ." "I've spoken to someone for a job for you." "Dharma, forget the past." "We're ashamed for what has happened." "From now on, we'll do as you say." "Return my sister and my daughter to me." "He could be dangerous for us." " You're right." "So you have returned, son?" "No!" "Why didn't you come to the office?" "Will you come tomorrow?" "Why not?" "I've spent a year and half in jail." "I'm tired." "I need some rest." "Wait." "Where are you going so late in the night?" "You don't answer me since you have returned." "What's the matter?" "And where are you going?" "Where I am going..." "What I am doing..." "And why am I doing it... don't ever ask me that, Radha." "Because I won't be able to lie to you." "Dharma!" "You?" "How did you come here?" "Dharma, I know that whatever happened to you was not good." "I apologize for that." "I'll give you whatever you ask for." "Any amount of money,..." "I'm ready to pay you." "Please forgive me!" " How much?" "Whatever you ask for." "The safe is full of it." "Come with me." "Look, it's full." "Take it." "No. I was simply taking it out..." "Take as much as you want to." "I'll take that later on." "First write a letter for me." "Letter?" "What for?" "Because if you blame me for burglary... then I can show the letter to the cops." "Now write... that you were the one who raped my sister." "And write... that the godown for which I spent one and a half years behind bars... actually belongs to you." "It belongs to me." "Now put your signature on the letter." "Myr." "Ajit." " What is it?" "Sujit has committed suicide!" "What nonsense are you talking?" "This is rubbish!" "A lie!" "A bloody drama!" "This is not suicide." "This is murder." "I can't say how was he murdered." "But I can tell you the killer's name." "Who did it?" " Dharma is the murderer." "Where were you last night?" " Here, at home." "Do you have any proof which can prove that you were at home last night?" "Do you have any proof to suggest I was not at home?" "Sujit has been murdered." "His time must have been over." "The time didn't end, it was cut short." "Let's say that it was his destiny." "It was his destiny." "No, somebody who wanted to change his own destiny, murdered him." "Who is he?" "That's just what I will find out." "Lala, the marriage of Aarti should take place now." "Myake arrangements for the marriage immediately." "Sure." "But you need money for a marriage." "And the money comes from the bride's side." "I'll fix the marriage as soon as the money is raised." "How much money do you need?" " 10000 rupees." "I've spent that much to make my son a doctor..." "Who are you?" " Dharma." "The deal is finalized." "500 rupees a month?" "And this is 150,000 as royalty." "The monthly rent of 500 rupees is fine." "But instead of 150,000 in cash,... if you could pay me 100,000 by check, you will save 50000 rupees." "Yes." "But who will pay the tax on that money?" "You or me?" "It's you who is going to pay." "Where do I sign?" " Here." "For how much did Dharma buy the hotel from you?" "He didn't buy it. I have given it to him for a rent of 500 rupees." "Nobody gives a stall for 500 rupees and you've given him a big hotel." "If you wish, you may check the agreement papers." "Do you want me to believe it if you write even 50 rupees?" "You've taken a royalty from him." " Not at all." "If he wished, he could've bought your hotel." "But he is very smart." "He knew that he would have been questioned... by the law for buying the hotel with black money." "Both of you have made a fake agreement." "That's absolutely wrong." " How much money did he pay you?" "I'm telling you the truth." "I can swear, if you want me to." "I didn't take any money. I'm unwell and cannot manage the hotel." "What disease do you have?" "I've blood pressure and heart problems." "You can go through my medical reports." "Myoney can buy such reports." "I wanted to make you see reason." "You may do whatever you want to." "You may leave now." "The day Dharma was released...." "l could tell from his eyes that he would have his revenge some day." "You didn't believe me." "And see what has happened." "He has murdered Sujit, taken away his money and bought this hotel." "If that is the case... then I think the inspector is also hand in glove with him." "Let's tackle Dharma first." "We'll fix the lnspector later." "Why're you crying?" "I'm not going to die so easily." "I've many more things to do." "What is all this?" "Why have people become your enemies?" "What wrong have you done?" "Let's return to the village." "No, Radha. lf l go back, they will call me a coward." "Do you want to be known as a coward's wife." "Everything will be all right." "Just take care of Myunna." "You may all leave now." "He must take rest." "Now look, brother." "You have saved my life." "I will never forget this debt." "Take care of them till I am bed ridden." "Of course, Dharma." " Go on, Myunna." "You may also leave, Radha." "I won't leave you in this condition." "What if something happens to you?" "Nothing is going to happen to me." "Don't be adamant." "Go home." "But why?" "There has to be a reason." "There is no reason." "I told you to leave." "So go away!" "And take care of Myunna." "You're mistaken, Inspector." "You say that we hurled a bomb at Dharma's residence to avenge the... murder of our friend, Sujit." "You know very well that we are honest businessmen." "Myoreover we don't have any police records." "All right." "You're honest and don't figure in any police record." "Myake sure you try to be like this in future too." "Inspector, thanks for that courteous threat." "This is Suresh's house." "Keep an eye on it." "Dharma may try to come here." "Recognize me?" "Why have you come here?" " Why are you scared?" "Because you're a murderer." "You murdered Sujit." " No." "The police say he committed suicide." " This is a lie." "Then what is the truth?" " l don't know." "But what do you want from me?" "I want the price for the time I spent in jail." "What does that mean?" " You know that." "How much money do you want?" "All that is stashed away in the safe." "Yes." "But you must remain here." "I said all that stashed away in the safe." "Take this." "Now go away." " No way." "Why not?" "Sit down." "I want to do business with you with this money." "Why?" "I'll tell you." "Won't you offer me some whiskey?" "Go ahead." "I want to invest this money in the business with you because... you're an honest man." "You don't believe me?" " No. lt's not that." "You're the most honest man among the three of you." "Now you will tell me how you manage your business?" "Once our goods arrive,... we invest our money and sell it later at double the price." "When the goods are seized then it's the problem of the carrier." "So that's the problem of carrier." "But when the stuff is seized in the godowns... you implicate innocent people like myself." "This is business and everything goes." "But we do compensate for the damage done." "Didn't we send money to your house when you were behind bars?" "Forget the past Myr." "Suresh." "Tell me when we start work." " Whenever you wish." "I want to start right now." "He had fallen before I came." "I think he drank one too many." "We've got to inform the police." "Let's call the lnspector General." "Inspector, Suresh has fallen from the stairs and died." "He was drunk and fell down." "He died because he fell after being drunk?" "Stay put, I'm coming over." "Constable!" "Are you on duty?" "is this how you do your duty?" "Did you see Dharma going out?" " Not as yet." "How did the blood start flowing?" "I've got a wound on my back." "It's but natural that I bleed." "Suresh has been killed." "Good riddance." "Another sinner leaves the earth." "This time, too, people suspect you for the crime." "How about you?" "Myere suspicion isn't enough for the law." "We need evidence." "Have you got any?" "If I had the proof, by this time I would have handcuffed you." "So go and get the proof first." "Talk to me later." "This time around, you need real evidence." "Not trumped up charges like the last time." "I know you're not interested in what I am telling you." "But you will repent when you recall my words in the future." "You will want to run away from life, but circumstances won't allow you to." "The police say he died after slipping from the stairs in a drunken state." "No!" "If I get a chance to go to London, I'll become a famous surgeon." "I'll make the necessary arrangements." "I'll bear your expenses, too." "But you will have to do something for me." "What is it, brother?" "Raju will also go with you." "He'll study there, too." "That's a good idea." "We'll treat him like our own child." "Very well." "Myake arrangements for your departure." "No. I won't allow Raju to go!" "Please do not snatch my child from me. I plead with you!" "Look Radha..." " That's why you brought me here." "Everything has been ruined." "I had a miscarriage and lost a daughter like Laxmi." "And now you're snatching Raju from me." "Don't be so cruel. I beg of you!" "What are you doing, Radha?" "Raju's life is in danger here." "What if something happens to him?" " No." "Nothing should happen to him." "I'll keep him close to my heart." "I won't let anyone harm him." "Why don't you understand?" "Raju's presence here will tie my hands." "I'd never be able to take them on." "And what if I lose my life..." "Please don't say such things." " Then let Raju go." "I can't live without Raju." "Tell Myr." "Rajan that I'm going out for a few months." "And tell him that before I come back... he must eliminate Dharma." "Myr." "Ajit." "Dharma, how did you get here?" "Now look;" "I am not responsible for whatever has happened to you." "It was Suresh and Sujit!" "You did a great thing by killing them!" "Had I known that Sujit had raped your sister... I would've killed him before you did." "Don't you trust me?" "Then take me to any court." "I'll confess to the injustice meted out to you." "Are you ready to go to the court?" " Yes." "That court will only pronounce you a criminal." "But Dharma's court gives a verdict of a death sentence for you." "No, Dharma!" "Stop!" "I want peace!" "I'm a friend..." "not an enemy." "I've heard about you." "You have single-handedly eliminated the three of them." "You are a courageous man and I respect you for that." "The three of them worked for me." "Will you work for me, too?" "I'll make you the boss here." "Don't you worry. I won't betray you like they did." "Will you work for me?" "Come on." "The consignment is still in the sea." "It's been lying in the sea for the last one week." "I think we must take it out now." "Or else, it'll either get spoilt or someone else will steal it." "What's the consignment worth?" " 2 million." "Let it remain there." " What?" "Let the consignment remain there till MylSA is withdrawn in the country." "If you permit, the consignment can be taken out." "Narang is an expert at it." " Yes... it's very easy." "And what if we're caught?" " That will never happen." "Even if it does, the police will never get to know who owns the consignment." "You know that I run this business under your name." "There're many cases pending against you in the court." "I don't want the police to arrest you under MylSA." "So stop the business for the time being." "Myy daughter has grown up." "Yes, Rajan. I haven't forgotten my word." "Your daughter will come to my house as my daughter-in-law." "Good night, sister-in-law." "Don't work till late in the night." "After all health is wealth." "I always pray for your good health." "And why not?" "You've given us shelter in your house." "Had Birbal's father been alive today, he would've been very happy." "Don't take on so much responsibility of work." "What are the servants for?" "You know how he is." "He believes in doing everything on his own." "That's right. lf you don't work, your servants will swindle you." "You're right Myom." "There was this case in court..." "Come on." "Let them take rest." "I wish you'd complete your studies in law and help Dharma." "He's such a kind-soul." "God bless him..." "Listen." "The house is so silent." "I've been bearing it for the last 20 years." "I can't bear it anymore." "Why don't you call Raju back?" " Never." "Why not?" "You go away to London to spend two months with him every year." "And you miss him for the rest of the 10 months." "But should he come here, you won't look after me." "You won't know how a mother feels." "Sure." "As if a father has no feelings." "Here you are... ls Raju really coming tomorrow?" "!" "Who is that girl?" "Do you know her?" "No." "The boy's smart." "But will he able to manage his father's business?" "I've thought it over before choosing him for my daughter." "The consignment has been seized." "A warrant has been issued in Amrit's name." "I had sent Deepak as Amrit to Delhi by the morning flight." "He should be back by the evening flight." "The police will have to believe that Amrit was in Delhi for the day." "Why get upset?" "After all, he belongs to you." " But aunt..." "Today he is dancing with her." "After marriage you can make him dance." "How are you?" " l'm fine." "Come on." "After years, I've been transferred back to this city." "I came uninvited when I got to know about the party." "I knew you would never invite me." "When did you come?" "Yesterday. I was transferred from Nagpur to Bombay." "is everyone okay at home?" " Yes." "With your blessings." "Congratulations on your son's return." " Thank you." "Please sit down." "I'll get something for you." "You son looks just like you." "But see that he doesn't follow in your footsteps." "Soda or water?" "Water." "Didn't you go to sleep?" "Who was that girl whom you went to see off?" "I went to see off?" "Whom did I go to see off?" "Don't try to fool me." "The girl you went out with." "Oh... that was a girl." "I know." "But how did you meet her?" "When and how?" "Even the cops in London don't ask questions like you." "Won't you tell me?" "I met her in London." "She was my classmate." "And?" " And what?" "Nothing more?" "You're not lying?" " No." "You looked at her as if..." " As if...?" "Well..." "You don't think we're going steady, do you?" "You're so old fashioned, mom!" "In London, all this is very normal." "Boy meets girl." "Girl meets boy." "Girl comes to the boy's house for a party." "After that, boy goes to see her off and boy's mother questions him." "Myother, I'm sleepy." "Look carefully at this." "Was it the same man who asked you to take the consignment?" "Yes, Inspector." "You're lying." "He was in Delhi the day we seized... the consignment from your truck." "Tell me." "Whose consignment was it?" "It was his, Inspector." "Answer us properly or you'll land in prison!" "If I go behind bars,... I will kill this man!" "I have a suggestion." "Let this man out on bail." "But sir..." " lt'll be my responsibility." "Go on." "You wanted to say something to me." "Gopal has been granted bail and he has threatened to kill Narang." "This man can prove to be dangerous for us." "We'll have to do something about him." "We're sorry that Narang didn't inform you about the goods." "We'll take care of your parents and family." "They won't face any problem." "Just take this blame on yourself." "When you return, we'll give you enough money to start your own business." "Did you understand...?" "Why are you quiet?" "Tell Narang to accept the blame." "And leave this man alone." "But why do you have a soft-corner for this man?" "If you try to make a criminal out of an innocent man... it will lead to the birth of another Dharma." "What's your name?" "Look Gopal, never take a wrong step in your life." "Should you need anything, come to me." "Myy name is Dharamchand." "It's the truth!" "The consignment belongs to me!" "You have a family, Myr." "Narang." "You must care for them and not get involved in this." "Tell me whose consignment it was." "I've told so many times that it belongs to me." "You're lying!" "It belongs to Dharamchand!" "Dharamchand who?" "So you don't know who Dharamchand is?" "The same man who has trapped fools like you and evaded the law." "I'm asking you for the last time." "Whose consignment is it?" "I've told so many times that it belongs to me." "So you won't relent." "Constable, take him away." "I don't understand this." "He sympathized with an ordinary truck driver and let him go... and had Narang thrown in a cell." "is Dharma trying to eliminate us... and lead a normal life after the return of his son...?" "No, Myr." "Singh." "That will never happen." "I'm giving you a warning of what is to happen." "And when the time comes, I'll remind you again." "We're thankful to Dharamchand... for building this charitable hospital for the poor." "Should there be some more philanthropists like him in the city, all the needs of the poor would be fulfilled." "We thank him and pray... that the departed soul of his sister rests in peace... in whose memory this hospital has been inaugurated." "You've been following me for the last two days." "The problem is..." " Who are you?" "I'll explain, son." "You're new to the city." "They're only your friends... I don't need them." "Ask them not to follow me." "What's your problem?" "I told you I don't need any bodyguards." "You're new to this place..." " No, I don't need you." ""Having stayed away from you..."" ""Having stayed away from you..."" ""l have come to realize what love is"" ""l have come to realize what a beloved is"" ""Having stayed away from you..."" ""Having stayed away from you..."" ""l have come to know what love is"" ""l have realized what a beloved is"" ""Having stayed away from you..."" ""Why should there be any distances..."" ""now that we meet?"" ""Let our desires be fulfilled, my love"" ""Let our desires be fulfilled, my love"" ""These distances will be no more, when the time comes"" ""We will face no more obstacles from society"" ""When we face no more helplessness"" ""Having been away from you..."" ""l have come to know what love is"" ""l have realized what a beloved is"" ""Having been away from you..."" ""Having been away from you..."" "This is terrible, Raju." "They're following us around like cops." "You're right." "I'll have do something." "Did you speak to your father about our marriage?" "Daddy?" "Do you want me killed?" " Why?" "I'm scared of my dad." "Why don't you speak to your father?" "As if girls discuss their wedding with their parents!" "Right." "They don't." "Come on." " Where to?" "To my mother." "You will tell her that you love me... and that you can't live without me." ""Please get us married"" "Somebody has rightly said, a tall man has his brains in his heels." "Great!" "If the head rolls, one can use the heel to think!" "Come on!" " You've gone mad." "Idiot!" "It's parents who discuss marriage." "Myy father will meet your father when he returns from Srinagar." "Do you understand?" " Yes." "This is my first marriage, you see." "I won't repeat this mistake again." "What's the matter, son?" " Nothing." "Tell me, what's the matter?" " l've been thinking." "What were you thinking about?" "You've been staying all alone in this mansion." "You must be getting bored." "Not at all." "There are so many servants here." "What will the servants do?" "Now you need someone of your own." "Someone who can help you and talk to you." "You're back now." "What will I do?" "I can't be with you round the clock, can I?" "Yes. I was thinking of calling my aunt from the village." "Why must you want those old folks?" "...why don't you understand?" "Sure, I do understand." "Why don't you say that you want to get married." "No, mother. I don't want to get married. I'm in no hurry." "It's you I am really worried about." "Okay. I'll tell your father to make arrangements for your marriage... with Rajan's daughter, Pinky." "Pinky?" " Rajan's daughter." "I don't know any Pinky." "I was talking about Geeta." "The girl who came to the party." "We don't even know her." " But I do." "And I'm the one who's going to get married." "Please talk to father about Geeta." "What if he doesn't agree?" "You ask him to and he won't agree?" "How can that ever happen?" "I'll try." "No." "This is impossible." "Raju will marry Rajan's daughter." "They've known each other for a long time." "They've been studying together and they're in love." "But I've given my word to Rajan." "And everyone knows that I never break my promise." "Raju hasn't come for dinner even today." "He hasn't eaten for two days." "Neither does he talk to anyone nor does he go out." "Why be adamant over things that are not possible?" "He's going back to London tomorrow." "What will we do if he marries Geeta there?" "She's right." "And Raju is right, too." "How can he marry Pinky when he doesn't even know her?" "I've promised Rajan that Pinky will marry Raju." "That was in days when children listened to their parents." "Today if we don't listen to them, they might commit suicide." "Aunt!" ""He's leaving for London tomorrow"" ""What will we do if he marries Geeta there?"" ""How can he marry Pinky when he doesn't even know her?"" ""That was in days when children listened to their parents"" ""Today we don't listen to them, they might even commit suicide"" "Tell Raju that I would like to meet Geeta's father." "What does that mean?" "You're ready for the alliance?" "What happened, mother?" "You called me." "Did you speak to father?" "What did he say?" "Looks like you didn't put up my case properly." "I did." "But he wouldn't agree." "Why didn't you say that you like her and... she is worthy of becoming your daughter-in-law?" "I tried everything." " Did you tell that even I like her?" "I did." "But he didn't agree." "So why didn't you say that if Raju is not married to Geeta... then he wouldn't marry any other girl." "I said that too." "He said that's all right." "Go and tell him that Raju will swallow poison and..." "Shut up." "Don't talk like that." "Poisoned be your enemies!" "He said..." " What?" ""Yes"" "Myom!" "You've done it!" "Any luck?" "Has your father agreed?" "You mustn't have done your best." "I did." "So much so that I was shaken, but not him." "You should've sought your mother's help?" "I did." " Then?" "He didn't listen to her either." "You should've told him that we love each other." "I did." "But he came after me with a stick." "He said people bring Brit girls from London... and I've returned with native stuff." "You mustn't have asked what I lack!" "I did." "He said he could tell if there were a couple of wrong things." "He said your entire geography is bad." "Short and black-skinned, squint-eyed,... and that rotten buck-tooth!" "As if the whole furniture were kept outside the showroom." "Am I dark-skinned?" " That's what dad says." "Am I squint-eyed?" " Dad doesn't like that." "Now look here...." "There's nothing to cry about." "I was only joking." "Dad has agreed!" "You're lying." " No, I'm not." "Swear it then." " l swear by you." "It was you who said all those nasty things about me... didn't you?" "is the furniture really out?" " Not much." "A little!" "Why put the blame on your son." "Why don't you say that you don't want a smuggler's daughter... as daughter-in-law but want a girl from a decent family instead." "You thought that you've made a lot of money and... by doing this you too will become a decent man." "Nobody has ever dared to speak to me like that." "I've never cheated anyone nor have I tolerated it." "And you're calling me a cheat." "You know what consequences you may face." "I got carried away. lt had to do with my daughter's life." "I couldn't hold my tongue." "I had called you a friend once." "Which is why I'm forgiving you." "Anybody else in your place..." " l know. I'm ashamed of myself." "This is for the first time that I couldn't fulfill my promise." "I wanted to have Pinky as my daughter-in-law." "But I didn't know that my son is in love with someone else." "Myy son is my weakness." "I can't play with my son's life for the sake of my business and promise." "No matter what happens." "How long will you wait?" "Cut the cake fast." "What took you so long?" " l was held up somewhere." ""ln this youth that lasts but for a few days..."" ""ln this youth that lasts but for a few days..."" ""if you don't enjoy it..."" ""what have you achieved in life?"" ""What will you have achieved?"" ""What will you have achieved?"" "Color your life with her tresses"" ""Color your life..."" ""Come into my arms..." "I'm so passionate"" ""Do come into my arms"" ""What is life otherwise..."" ""if you don't live it up"" ""What will you have achieved"" ""What will you have to show for"" ""Life everybody leads..."" ""but most kill their desires"" ""Myost kill their desires"" ""They were those who could never fall in love..."" ""for fear of the world"" ""Why mustn't the world let love be..."" ""hasn't anyone ever fallen in love earlier?"" ""So what have they done?"" ""What have they ever done"" "You're always late." "This is Raju." "I told you about him." "How are you?" " Fine." "Your face bears a resemblance to Dharamchand's." "Are you related to him?" "Yes. I'm his son." "What happened?" "You're my guest. I don't want to say anything." "But please go away from here." "What are you saying?" " l am saying the right thing." "What's matter?" " You won't be able to bear it." "You had better leave." " l won't leave without knowing." "You're the son of a rich man." "But he has no respect." "In the family you belong to... daughters of smugglers and traitors are married." "Not girls from respected families." "I would've killed you if you were not Geeta's father." "What else can a murderer's son do?" "Who says that my father is a murderer?" "Ask anybody." "Go and check the police records." "His name tops the list." "Ask your father as to how an illiterate villager amassed so much of wealth." "I will. lf it's true then I'll never come here." "And if it's not true then I'll avenge this humiliation." "You should apologize to Raju." "You will never meet him again." "I want to ask you something." "Go on." "What is your business?" "What makes you suddenly ask me this question?" "People say that you're a smuggler and a murderer." "Your name tops the police list." "Who told you this?" "Who told me is not important." "I want to know whether this is right or wrong." "What do you think?" " Absolutely wrong." "Myy father cannot do such a thing." "But I want to hear it from you." "Just once." "Swear by me and say that this is wrong." "Swear by you?" "You're an educated man;" "don't talk like an illiterate." "I know that it's worse than being an illiterate... but I know you do love your son." "You'd never be able to take a false oath on my head." "Place your hand on my head." "After that, even if God tells me that you're wrong, I won't believe Him." "Go ahead, dad." "I've asked you a question... I have your answer, dad." "I know who you are." "I also know from where you have got all this wealth. I understand." "What're you doing?" " l'm going away." "Where to?" " Anywhere." "But I'm leaving this house." "We pined for you for 20 years, and waited for you all this time." "And you're leaving as soon you come?" "This is what you give your parents for their love?" "For a mother's love, certainly." "It's priceless." "As far as father is concerned, he loves his wealth more than you or me." "You've stayed out all your life." "is this is what you conclude about your father in the matter of a few days?" "How would you know what he has gone through in life." "I've spent my life with him. I've been a witness to all his sufferings." "You speak about honesty and self-respect." "There was a time when people used to praise him for his honesty." "But later, they mocked him for his honesty... and called him an idiot for being honest." "They blamed him and sent him behind bars." "They sent him to prison..." "so okay!" "Does that mean he kills every value that man must stand for?" "Does that give him justification to turn a smuggler and a criminal?" "It wasn't out of choice." "He was forced into it." "You wouldn't know." "You were a child then." "I used to do menial chores to feed you." "I washed the utensils, washed clothes for people." "I once fell down and your sister died even before she could be born." "I lost my womb." "For a little amount of money, someone raped his sister!" "Having gone through the trauma... a man either kills himself or decides to take revenge." "He would perhaps have committed suicide if it wasn't for you and me." "But for our sake, he lived like a corpse." "And if you still want to leave, then go away." "I will understand that this is what I am destined for." "The daughter, the sister and our son too has left the house." "Myother, I..." "I've made a mistake." "Please forgive me." "I've been waiting for you for a long time." "Why have you called me?" "What makes you think of the cops?" "I come to meet you a friend;" "not a police inspector." "Go ahead." "I've lost the battle I had waged against life 20 years ago." "Varma has refused to marry his daughter to my son." "This was bound to happen." "I've been trying to make you see reason as a friend." "But you never listened to me." "You went on winning and I went on losing." "The law wanted proof and you never gave us the chance to get hold of it." "What else could I do?" "You know I was an ordinary villager." "I came here to make an honest living." "But those scoundrels took advantage of naivete and ruined my life." "And you went on an avenging spree after that." "You didn't wait for the verdict of the law." "What else could I have done?" "Let's suppose for a moment that the law would punish them." "They would've hanged." "But what would I get?" "Could that return my sister and my daughter to me?" "Did you get back your sister and your daughter after what you did?" "If you want to live in this society, you must learn to respect its laws." "You can't make your own set of rules and live apart!" "You signed those blank papers." "It was your mistake." "Instead of accepting your fault, you blamed the law for it." "You revolted against it." "This is the result of your deeds." "What you sowed 20 years ago, is what you are reaping now." "Do you know you have done to yourself?" "You've ruined yourself." "Remember the Dharma who had come from the village?" "He was so happy." "He used to make others laugh." "And look at this Dharma." "Whose happiness is buried under a pile of wealth." "You're scared to speak." "Not you, not your wife and not even your son is happy." "Dharma, I have tried to make you understand this all my life." "You didn't understand anything but people misunderstood me." "They thought I'm your stooge and that I'm on your pay-roll." "They claimed it was the reason why I had no evidence against you." "As a result, I stood where l was." "All my junior officers reached higher positions." "I remained where l was." "I'm indebted to you, Khan." "I'm indebted to my son, the law, to society and to everyone." "When the time comes, I'll repay your debt first." "But I need some time." "Let me marry off of my son." "Then I'll come to you personally and surrender myself." "But remember one thing. lt took you 20 years to reach this decision." "It would take another 20 years to spend on the path of law." "I know that." "I don't like the way this man is behaving." "Dharma runs the business in your name." "You can land behind the bars." "There is still time." "But Myr." "Singh, what can I do?" "Myurder." "We don't have anyone who can..." "Not here." "But we do have someone in Hong Kong." "Call the boss." "Tell him that Dharamchand has grown old." "That he be given leave." "This is Geeta speaking." "What is it?" "I've left the house." "What have you done?" "Where're you calling from?" "I'm coming." "Take me away from here." "Anywhere." "But where?" "That's not possible." " Why not?" "Are you fed up of me after coming here?" "That's not the reason." "If we elope, there will be a lot of mud slinging." "Our parents won't be able to face anyone." "And one more thing." "Myy mother has toiled for me all her life." "She has done everything to keep me happy." "I can't betray her." "What about me?" "I've left everything and come for you." "What about that?" "That's a very big mistake you've made, dear." "Raju, go away from here." "Do you know what mistake you have committed, dear?" "You've insulted womanhood." "Girls leave their home only twice in a lifetime." "Once when she is married, and then on the last journey to heaven." "That's the life of a woman." "She has no right to take such decisions on her own." "That our parents are adamant is okay, I suppose?" "For their misplaced pride, they can even ruin their children's lives!" "Myust we bear all this silently?" "Suffering in silence is a woman's lot." "What has Raju got to do with what his father has done?" "What's his fault?" "Why should a son pay for his father's crimes." "It happens, dear." "It happens sometimes." "Someone sometime commits a crime... and someone else has to pay for it." "I've spent an entire lifetime." "I didn't even get to realize when I grew up and grew old." "Everything is ruined." "Forgive me, dear." "I went down memory lane." "Look dear." "Never take any wrong step in life." "Because you'll have to repent it all your life." "What are you saying?" "She wants to marry Raju in a court and want to run away to London?" "Yes." "But I've made her see reason." "This is India, not London." "Out here, until and unless the parents bless the couple... the alliance is not considered to be a real marriage." "She has accepted her mistake." "Now you too must forgive her." "I'm surprised to hear such good words from Dharma's wife." "You'll be surprised to hear that it has all been taught by him." "Let's not talk about that." "Yes?" "I want to talk to you." "This way, please." "Yes?" "I had been to your house and got to know that you're here." "So.." "You may snatch away my son from me." "But please don't snatch his happiness from him." "That's enough." "Please don't say anything more." "I've got to know of everything." "I am ashamed of myself." "I don't drink." " Just a sip maybe?" "I've drunk much in life, Myr." "Varma." "But it was never alcohol." "Yesterday at Alibaug, a boat arrived without any consignment." "But a man has arrived on that boat." "Find out who the man is." "You didn't hide anything from me." "Who is this man who calls you?" "I'll tell you before I die." "This is Ajit calling, Rajan." "I've come from Hong Kong." "You've lived off Dharma and in the bargain forgotten me." "You're alive?" "Yes." "Abdullah saved me." "I'm putting up at the Taj." "Room No. 309." "Come and meet me immediately." "No. I can't meet you there." " Why not?" "Let's not speak over the phone." "I'll meet you at the Zoo at 4." "Did you find out about the man who alighted at Alibaug beach?" "I've told our men." "But as of now, there is no news." "He stayed at the Taj hotel." "Room No. 309." "What's up?" "Why do you look so scared." "I think that man is smarter than our men." "In our business, people who are not smart enough... are likely to be caught any time." "Take care." "Sure. I'll leave now." "Why did you call me here?" "Because Dharma has come to know that you were staying at the Taj." "Have you chalked out a plan?" "It's not so easy to finish Dharma." "He's always surrounded by his men." "You mean, he's never alone?" "He is." " When?" "Where?" "In the mornings." "He takes a walk all alone on the balcony." "Get the ambulance and call Dr. Pereira." "I can't be saved now." "Nothing will happen to you!" "It's I who has committed those crimes." "How can you be punished for it?" "You can't!" "This isn't punishment." "It's my good fortune... that I breathe my last in your arms." "Myother, what..." " Nothing's happened, son." "Surround the building." "That man was wearing a black jacket." "I leave Raju under your care." "No, Radha." " Myother!" "No, Radha...!" "Don't leave me, Radha!" "Please don't leave me!" "Call Rajan." "If You do exist..." "You must prevent my son from committing a murder." "I heard that sister-in-law..." " Nothing has happened." "Come with me." "Why did you stop here?" "We were going to look for the killer." "The killer is right here." "In front of me." "You didn't fire the bullet." "But behind the plan of her murder... you too were involved." "No, son!" "Don't!" "Stop, my son!" "I started this war and I will end it." "No." "This war has claimed my mother's life!" "Stop, Dharma. I said stop!" "He can't escape!" "No!" "Don't touch me." "Don't come anywhere near me." "...I'm a sinner!" "Keep away from even my shadow." "It's full of fire." "It could char your life." "I don't have much time, Inspector." "I want to repay your debt." "If the burden is lesser, my journey will be easier." "I can die in peace." "Myy son... weather every sorrow in your life, my son... but that road to crime..." "... never take it." "Sin is a spark that burns your soul within. lt leaves you hollow." "Just as it has done to my soul." "I died a long time ago, son." "Long, long ago." "You don't know it... the lnspector does." "It's only my remains that leave now." "It's time... lt's time, son." "Look..." "Look, Radha has come for me!" "Myy son..." "Radha is here!" "Radha is here!" "Radha!"