"He is a coward!" "Get away!" "Get back" "What happened?" "Miners of terminal no. 4 have been trapped." "And our Raghunath too." "Victory to Vijay!" "Yes, I am a coward." "Good morning Sir" "Arrange to send the luggage in the other vehicle" "Driver, close the windows and put on the air conditioner." "I feel uncomfortable passing through this area." "The atmosphere here is very bad." "Because small pieces of coal are present in the air." "Whenever I see this place and the people here..." "I feel like either selling these mines or closing it down." "But what can I do?" "After all, it's business." "Has anyone been selected for the vacant post of the engineer?" "Yes, Sir." "I have sent the appointment letter" "His name is Ravi Malhotra." "He is likely to come tomorrow." "" Life is a journey..."" ""Should we halt..." "nothing will remain"" ""Should we dally somewhere, nothing will remain"" ""O traveller..."" "" My hand and these paths..."" "" Do not ever leave them"" "" Return to them"" "" Whether it' s beauty..." "or the voices of love..."" "" Birds do not give up flying for them"" ""The paths that go up and down..."" ""carry footprints of travellers..."" ""we must not stop and put an end to it"" "" Be not so heartless..." "don't go away, love"" "" Take me along, too, whenever you go out, my love"" "" Why cling to the shadows of a traveller"" ""These travellers stay but for a few moments..."" "" Why cling to them?"" "May I come in?" " Yes" "I am Ravi Malhotra." "This is my appointment letter." "You will be working under me." "I' m the Chief Engineer here." "I read the name plate, sir." "OK." "You may join from tomorrow." " Thank you very much." "Just a minute." "We've a meeting with the boss regarding a project we' re starting." "This is the blueprint." "Before coming here, study it in detail." "Right Sir." "Thank You." "There's a problem." " What?" "It's not possible for us to continue work in the tunnel No.4" "Because the nearby mine is filled with water." "And if we go ahead with it, water may enter the tunnel." "You are well aware, that nearly 400 workers work in it." "What loss will we incur if Tunnel 4's work is stopped?" "A minimum of Rupees 4 million worth of coal will be lost." "Then your mathematics is very weak." "You even don't know that 4 million is more than 4 hundred." "Don't discuss this matter with anyone." "Try to extract as much coal as possible." "I' ll handle it if anything goes wrong." "Excuse me." "May I come in Sir?" "Come in" "This is our new Engineer." " How do you do sir?" "I' m sorry I am late by two minutes." "It took time to search this place since I' m a newcomer." "You are a newcomer!" "So Mr. Saxena, what were you saying?" "I was saying that we' ll go up to this place in this project." "Up to here?" " Yes." "That's why, mines that go this way are filled with water." "There's coal between these two." "To remove it, we' ll have to dig a tunnel." "Excuse me," "I'd like to say something on this, with your permission." "You just mentioned that you want to dig the tunnel further, sir." "But we should be careful about one thing." "The adjacent mine is filled with water." "The more we dig, the gap between them will decrease." "And if this gap decreases... it' ll break the wall and enter the tunnel." "If this occurs, then every worker's life will be endangered." "You may be qualified, but your practical experience is zero." "Mr. Saxena is a Chief Engineer for the past 1 5 years" "If there had to be any danger, would he have not informed us?" "No Sir, with due respect to Mr.Saxena, I didn't mean that." "If we have to look at these small matters then we' ll have to close down all the mines." "Yes, such accidents always occur in the mines." "Sir, four days ago a man got stuck in the tunnel." "A worker named Vijay rescued him." "He had earlier too saved a couple of lives." "He's a brave man;" "he should be rewarded" "Sometimes you speak like an experienced man." "A man who can dare to risk his life to save someone... can be dangerous to us in the near future." "And you want to reward such people." "Only those people are useful to us who can slog to death." "What's that worker's name you said?" "This man doesn't seem of any use to us." "I don't mind even if my hotel doesn't run." "But I will stop giving credit." "Uncle, please send me tea." "Give tea to Mr. Vijay" "Brother, this is no ordinary ring." "It's a magical ring." "If you wear this ring, ... every impossible work will be successful." "If your son has run away, or you are jobless... or you've had a run of bad luck, just try it once and see." "Your boss will talk to you with respect." "If you are childless, wear this ring." "And if those who get more children, wear this and you won't get any more children." "This magical ring has changed the life of many people." "The cost of this ring is just one rupee." "One rupee is not worth the beetle you chew and spit." "Those who buy combs, bangles... you will get this ring for just for fifty paise." "How are you Channo?" "O.K. I' m passing my days." "You tell me; where were you all these days?" "Uncle, give me some tea too." "And first give me water." "I have sold many rings till now." "But you have never purchased a single ring from me." "Buy one and see." "All your wishes will be fulfilled." "What will a man who has no ambition in life, do with this ring?" "If there are a more people like you I' ll have to shut down my business!" "Whom are you fooling?" "You earn a lot everyday." "She goes to the colony... and sells combs, bangles, at double the rate." "Women of this colony are fond of bangles." "They buy them in lots." "Uncle, the wives of men who die working in mines buy bangles not to wear them, but as sign of impending widowhood." "You are absolutely right." "" Life is short"" "" Let not be brow be creased with worry"" ""There are people good at heart;" "and there are those evil"" "" Befriend everyone, we must"" "" Everyone is God's man"" "Sat Sri Akal!" "You' re sitting here!" "Didn't you go to work?" "Sit down." "Send a cup of tea for Jagga, Uncle." "Well, lady?" "Why' re you so quiet?" " I've already finished talking." "First tell me, have you brought the things I had asked for?" "Have I ever forgotten that?" "Give her that packet wrapped in the newspaper." "I've brought everything!" "The bangles, powder..." "Sat sar Akal!" "It's pointless gambling with Rana." "He pulls a trick every time." " He's a very lucky man." "Is it your luck, or have you played any tricks?" "I hope you are not cheating?" " No." "It's just my luck." "In Punjab, luck means the waist!" "Luck, Jagga." "As igood fortune!" "Give me some luck, so I can make some money too!" "Make me some fritters!" "Well?" "Why don't you eat anything?" "You must see a doctor." "That reminds me." "I met a lady doctor at the station." "She's come in place of the old doctor." "I gave her a ride in my truck." "She was good to look at." "But whether she's a good doctor, God alone knows." "Doctor..." "These are the keys to the cupboard." "Actually there's no need to lock them." "The bottles are either empty or there is little medicine." "Here are the case histories." "You' ll find the names of the patients maintained in alphabetical order." "If you have any queries, you can ask Gangadhar." "Yes Sir?" " She's the new doctor." "He's the watchman, the compounder, the nurse, the cook, all in one." "We have just one man from the management." "How long have you been here?" "Me?" "I've been here for very long." "Very, very long... 3 months." "You call 3 months a very long period!" "Like our other colleagues in the medical profession  perhaps you are scared to practice in remote places." "But our duty is to go to places where there are no doctors... and although there might be difficulties..." "It was exactly with this intention that I had come here, Dr. Sudha Sen." "I wanted to restore good health to those sick." "I wanted to treat the patients." "But how could I?" "We have corpses brought into this hospital." "Not patients." "Corpses, which are not completely dead either." "We have no medicines, no equipments and no facilities." "I' m sorry, doctor, but you won't be able to achieve anything here." "If there were no medical facilities here why didn't you inform the management?" "How often do I remind them?" "And who listens anyway?" "Take this file to Mr. Saxena and discuss the contents." "These documents ought to be despatched today." "On your way back, do something for me." "I' m expecting a guest on a plane coming from Calcutta." "Receive her and bring her over to my house." "What are you doing here?" "This is an insult, I say!" "You' re not happy to see me!" "That's not true." "I' m indeed very, very happy to see you" "Well... tell me something." "What are doing here?" "I' m an engineer in Dhanraj Companies and the sole member of your reception committee" "Tell me, what are you doing in Mr. Puri's private plane?" "I am now a reputed journalist!" "The best of magazines and newspapers carry my articles." "I' m a much respected personality." "But how would you know?" "And you are here to write an article on coal mines?" "Good!" "You know that too!" "I have known you since our college days." "And this is the first time you've spoken something sensible." "Where has Mr. Dhanraj Puri arranged my stay?" "Maybe at his house;" "there's no hotel here." "My father and Mr. Puri are old friends." "Even I have known him since childhood." "So I told him that I wanted to see his mines... and he said, fly down in my private plane." "So here I am." "And I meet you, too." "So tell me, are you married or single?" "I' m single." "Really?" "You haven't married in my grief!" "What?" "!" " Now don't pretend!" "I know you had a crush on me during our college days." "Who do you think you are?" "I' m not bad at all!" "I' m smart and intelligent and there's this thing about me which appeals to people like you" "You won't ever change!" "Get up, Mangal." "The jailer is coming." "So what if the jailer has come?" "Why spoil my sleep?" "I told you, because if you keep him happy... he may reduce your life term by a year or two." "Now listen, idiot!" "Have I fallen on such bad days... that I need help from others to escape?" "Actually, I have taken a liking for this place." "Or I could fly away anytime I wish." "Oh, c' mon!" "You' re boasting!" "My little boy!" "I've been breaking locks... since you were a kid." "You don't know me yet;" "but you will, by and by." "We've got to lay dynamite on that hill." "So go on and help them." "You will work with those guys." "I' ll explain the rest later." "Are you through, Mangal?" "Sure thing, sir!" "Go ahead and press the button!" "Mangal!" "Move back!" "Move back some more!" "Crazy chap!" "Go back, I say!" "That's okay." "Go on!" "Where is Mangal?" "Look for him!" "Send copies of the photo to every police station." "To every bus depot..." "And keep a watch for him." "This man is a murderer and was serving a life-term." "It's important that we arrest him." "Wait..." "Are you a newcomer?" "What's your name?" "What day is it today?" " Tuesday (Mangal) ... then write it!" "Have you worked in a mine earlier?" "Don't tell anyone..." "but I was in the jail." "You must be kidding!" "Aren't you scared of being trapped in here someday?" "My little boy!" "There isn't a place in the world Mangal cannot get out of!" "Get on with your work." "Go on." "Before we proceed to other places... tell me everything about coal." "What do you want to know?" "Where is coal found, its varieties... how it is processed, its uses, etc. etc." "All right." "I' ll answer your questions, one at a time." "Coal is mostly used in ovens." "There are two types of coal." "The first is black in colour and the other is black, too." "So they' re both alike." "As for how it is made..." "" Wood burns to coal;" "and coal to ashes..."" "Old people use it as a tooth-powder... while teenagers write interesting graffiti on the walls... and children use it to draw whiskers." "There are three types of people in the business of coal." "The one who sells, the other who buys... and the third is the broker." "But since you dirty your hands in selling coal... it's better to salute such people rather than shake their hands." "Enough!" "I know so much about coal!" "I know everything!" "Thank you." "I am grateful." "Ever since I have known you... this is the second sensible thing you've said!" "Here's my stake." " Here's mine, too." "Here's another." " So here's another from me." "I go one further." "Well?" "You seem to be gambling heavily today." "Now show me your cards." "A King, Queen and Jack." "Damn it!" "I've lost all my money!" "Bravo, my boy!" "How about a hand with me?" "Certainly." "Sit down." "Here's my stake." "Here's another." " And here's mine." "Here comes another." "Well... we' re wasting time in small stakes." "I have a hundred-rupee note." "Here it is." "You stake an equal amount" "The one with better cards takes the money away." "Am I right?" " All right." "You are a newcomer!" "D'you know where you' re putting your money?" "Nobody ever wins with Rana!" "Nobody has ever won against him... and I've never been defeated by anybody." "So let's check it out." "Three Jacks!" " Is that all?" "Well?" "What do you have?" "I have three Kings." " Show it to me." "This is the first..." "the second..." "Show me your third card." "Can't you see, little boy?" "I' m the third king!" "I am the third king!" "This magical ring will help me, I hope." "Of course!" "Put in your third finger and you rule your destiny!" "Now watch the miracle!" " Here's your rupee." "Well, lady?" "What rings are you selling?" "The magical ring!" "Will you buy one?" "What magical ring is this?" "I have heard of only two types of rings." "One is an engagement ring and the other is for the wedding." "I also sell bangles." "Will you buy some?" "Why are you making fun of an ascetic?" "I do wear handcuffs sometimes... made of iron, and that too, those of the Government." "Continue behaving like this, you will wear handcuffs soon." "You' re Mangal, aren't you?" "I didn't know my name has become so popular." "Uncle has told me about you." " This is just what I hate about him." "He told you everything about me." "But he didn't tell me anything about you." "By the way, what's your name?" "Channo." "God!" "That sounds like the jingle of dozens of bangles!" "Let me warn you about something." "Poke fun at anyone here." "Go ahead" "But there's one chap, Vijay." "Don't you mess with him!" "He's straightened out the most crooked of people!" "My innocent gypsy, you don't know me yet." "But never mind if you don't." "The day I meet this chap Vijay..." "he' ll have discovered me." "What's so funny?" "This is not fair, Tanna!" "I have never refused you food on credit." "But you've received your salary today." "So pay me." "There you go again!" "Haven't I told you not to ask me for money?" "Don't you understand?" "Why are you bothering us!" "Get lost, old man!" "I' m demanding only what is due to me." "Why are you screwing up my mood?" "Go away." "So what do you want?" "Just give me what you owe." "What did you say...?" "You want money, eh?" "!" "Look at them!" "They eat at my hotel!" "And when I ask for money,... this is how they treat an old man!" "Give him his money, Tanna." "What are your dues, uncle?" " 55 Rupees." "Here you are." "I could kill him, if you wish." "Not here, we' ll trap him in the mines during duty hours." "He's very concerned about others dues." "I' ll settle my score with him." "According to the Chief Engineer the van has to be taken thirty yards ahead." "It's a difficult job." "So I want some strong men." "The whole load is on 4 pillars." "So find someone smart." "If you permit me, sir, I' m willing to go." "O.K. Go ahead." "Listen..." "Is your name Vijay?" " Yes." "Saw how he spoke, sir?" "He's a courageous man." "Anybody there?" "Let's go." "That's the siren." "Has the man working in the new tunnel, left?" "I didn't see him...." "Perhaps he's left." "Let's go, Sir." "Only four of us can go on the lift." "Go ahead." "I' ll follow you." "Take him to the hospital." "Quick!" "Jinxed mine!" "There are accidents every day." "how's Dhanna?" " He's a scoundrel." "There's no love lost between Vijay and him." "Why?" "What happened, sir?" " Nothing" "Your injuries are deep." "Coal has entered your wounds." "Cleaning that could be very painful." "I' ll give you an anesthesia." "There's no need for an injection." "You can bandage it." "It' ll be very painful" " That doesn't matter" "Watch out!" "The rascal has escaped!" "But he has learnt his lesson!" "Get us three lemonades with ice." "Quick!" "Bring it quickly, or else I' ll bury you right here." "Sir..." " l' m sorry." "Have you ever tried peanuts with lemonade?" "It's a different kind of fun." "Sour and sweet." "Try it today." "Do you know who I am?" "Yes, I do." "You' re the local bully." "But tell me." "What does bullying get you?" "I've heard from workers that you harass them... that you extort money from them." "You should be punished for it." "If I ever see you creating any problems..." "I won't report you." "But I' ll give you a thrashing that will teach you a lesson!" "Have a cold drink." " Forgive us, sir." "How are you, Vijay?" "Is your leg any better?" "It must've healed by now." " Let's open the bandage." "Your job is really risky." "You don't seem to belong to this place." "Which place are you from?" "How long have you been here?" "I can't remember." "I've stopped keeping a count of days." "Who must keep track of that?" "As for the question of the place I belong to... there are people who belong nowhere." "Looks like you don't want to talk about yourself." "And what do I say?" "There is nothing much anyway." "Just a useless life which I' m leading." "May I say something to you?" "I don't know why, but I feel you are angry with yourself." "How did you find out?" "That day you refused to take anesthesia." "Later, I felt that you were deliberately being hard on yourself." "Like working in the coal-mines, for instance." "That could be for the same purpose too." "Why have you come here?" "No lady doctor has ever come here before you." "You are a woman." "And you' re all alone... at a place like this." "You must have a reason too." "Yes, I do." "I do have a reason." "It happened one night when my father returned from the farm." "He was drenched in the rains." "He was running a fever." "His condition deteriorated in the night." "But, in the village we lived,... there wasn't a doctor or hospital for miles." "I can't tell you what a night of despair that was." "I was small then." "But I sat at his side... and watched him die a slow and painful death." "He died in the early hours of the morning." "My relatives looked after me, educated me..." "I wanted to be a doctor." "And I did become one." "In the hope that on becoming a doctor..." "I'd go to places where a doctor is needed most,... as my village did that night." "It's very strange." "On the one hand, I see you fighting life... and on the other hand, I am running away from life." "My leg is okay now." "I might not need to come here again." "Yes, your leg is okay." "My name is Sudha." "Quiet!" "You won't get your rights by shouting in this manner!" "We want our rights!" "Kicking up a fuss won't get you your rights." "You must talk to the boss." "Why don't you talk to him on our behalf?" "Okay, but on one condition." "You will stop shouting." "We agree!" "May I come in, sir?" " Come in Mr. Malhotra" "So you have become the leader of the workers?" "No sir." "I have only brought their legitimate demands." "Whether their demand is legitimate or not, will be decided by me alone." "And I don't think, their demands are justified." "Why not?" "If those working in your dark mines demand one square meal, is that an illegitimate demand?" "Workers who risk their lives and help you profit in millions and demand just a fraction of your revenues, is it illegitimate?" "Now stop lecturing me." "You are just a kid" "The more you give, the more they will demand!" "I' m giving them a month's bonus." "Is that less?" " Yes, it is less." "Because you' re getting them to sign on vouchers of three months' bonus!" "It won't break their hands to put their thumb-impression!" "They only want to harass me." "I know these scoundrels very well." "Do you really know these "scoundrels"?" "Do you know in what conditions a worker lives?" "Do you know even after working so hard  he is always covered in debts?" "Do you know in what condition their wives and children live?" "Have you ever gone to their colony?" "You don't know the people who live here." "All you know is your bank balance!" "Do you know whom you are talking to?" "I do." "I also know what I am saying." "And the possible outcome, too." "But I'd never dump justice for a two-penny job, Mr Puri!" "This nonsense won't get you anywhere." "You' re going to get bonus only for one month." "And this is my final decision!" "We will get bonus for three months." "And how you give it to us is your look-out." "I accept the workers' demand." "They' ll get 3 months bonus." "What have you done?" "I thought you'd sack the insolent man." "But..." "When Ravi came here he had extracted a promise from workers to remain peaceful." "I went out because, before taking any further step..." "I wanted to ascertain what impression Ravi has made on these workers." "I tried to instigate them." "But they were quiet." "Workers who can remain silent because of a promise made to Ravi can even shut our mines if Ravi were dismissed." "So wait for sometime" "I' ll certainly throw him out, but only at the right time." "Victory to Mr. Ravi!" ""There's happiness all around"" ""This night is joyous and the heart leaps"" "" Let us speak of the story till dawn..."" ""with hearts so filled with joy"" "" As long as the night lasts..."" "" let's mutter sweet-nothings"" "" Let not our eyes drift into sleep"" "" Let the colours sparkle and the bodies rejoice..."" "" Let our faces too come alive with passion"" "" For God's sake, do not torment me anymore"" ""Give me a ring as a souvenir..."" "" l' ll remain indebted to you"" "" What do you take me for?"" ""The one I hit remains hit"" "" Let the mischief increase..." "let our intoxication rise"" "" I can't think of anything sad today"" "" If one were overcome by sorrows;" "and tormented by grief..."" "" Man must never panic"" "" l' ll die of this sorrow..."" "" May daughter be a bride"" "" May she not spend her life as a spinster"" "" Difficulties come and go..."" ""That is the preaching of our revered Guru"" "" Where there's no sorrow, and everyone is happy..."" ""That is the world we must create"" "" With fire in our hearts..."" "" and a song on our lips..."" ""we must light up the dark paths"" "" I swear by these stones, as long as I live..."" ""..." "I will abide by these great old traditions"" "" And not let anyone dictate to us"" ""This is now my resolve..."" ""we will usher in an era so beautiful"" ""There is joy all around..."" ""Tonight, every youth shall stay up till dawn"" "" Let's talk of the story till dawn..."" ""with hearts so full of happiness"" "The workers have been celebrating." "And they don't even know what dangers they are courting." "They don't know what can happen." " They know it." "Every man working in Puri's mines... buys himself a shroud with his salary." "But I' m talking of another situation." "Should that happen... no man working in the mines will even find a shroud." "What do you mean?" " Just a minute." "Let me tell you, Vijay." "This is the mine we are presently working in." "This is tunnel number 1, 2 and 3." "This is tunnel no. 4... and we' re proceeding down here, extracting coal." "There's water here." "And the distance between tunnel no.4 and the water is fast decreasing... and the danger is rising." "Give it a thought." "What happens if the water enters the tunnel?" "There are approximately 350-400 workers to a shift." "And this mine may turn into a watery grave." "No one will survive." "The day you think we' re heading for disaster... just let me know" "I do remain silent." "But silence at times, is an offence." "A sin." "It is at times like this that I speak up." "So please let me know." "I must leave now." "I wonder if you've noticed... there is something strange about this man._Yes." "Whenever I see him, I am reminded of the simmering mines of Dhanbad... where millions of tons of coal burn." "I don't know what's burning in him and why?" "Quickly make some buttermilk for me." "Okay, my boy?" "Get to work." "Give me a match." "Isn't that buttermilk ready yet?" "Hurry up!" "Bring it, quick!" "Did you send for me?" " Yes, Vijay," "The machines I told about are ready in the workshop." "This truck is headed that way." "So go with it." "All right." " Take delivery in your presence." "I' ll be assured if you handle this." "I've deputed a worker to help you out." "Go ahead." "Take him with you." " Very well, sir." "Stop the truck, driver." " Why, What's the matter?" "I want to take a leak." "What are you doing?" "!" "Can't you see?" "I' m taking the keys." "Actually, I' m feeling very hungry." "I' ll have some food in that inn there." "Till then you wait here." " But I' m on duty." "Well, idiot!" "Is your duty more important than my hunger?" "Just you sit here!" "Make some buttermilk for me quickly." "Are you listening, my boy?" "Get me the pancakes!" "Ravi Malhotra has ordered some new machinery." "That' ll make work for the labour easier, and ensure safety too." "Are we working for our profits or is it to make work easier?" "And those who feel there's no safety, or fear for their lives... can very well quit and go away." "We are not forcing them to work for us." "There's no need to incur such useless expenses in the future." "Make sure you tell Ravi Malhotra too." "Come here, Gyan." " Coming, sir" "Hello, Vijay." "Gyan, bring me a cup of tea." " In a moment, sir." "Hold it!" "Who came here first?" " You did, sir." "Who called you first?" " It was you, sir." "So, I must get the tea first." " But he asked for it, sir..." "Your mistake!" "Why didn't you take my order first?" "So keep it on my table." "I asked for that tea." "And so it' ll come to my table first." "Bring that tea here!" "The tea will come to this table." "Don't you dare!" "Move a step further and I' ll break both your legs!" "You'd better give it to me, Gyan." "I haven't had any since morning." "So don't mind it, guys." "That was nice." "You haven't given me the papers you brought from the workshop  bring it to my office." "You?" " Raghunath is ill." "If you could..." " Certainly." "Come in." "I' ll fetch my kit." "Lets go." "Give it to me." "Although he' ll feel better with this injection... ask him to stop drinking." "And bring him to my clinic tomorrow." "Come from this side." "I can't see anything in this darkness." "How can you see your way?" "I' m used to this darkness." "This darkness is for a little while." "There's light ahead." "Yes, maybe there's light ahead." "" Love and trouble can never be hidden..."" ""try as much as you may"" ""or avoid the gaze of those who probe"" "" Love is the gift of the merciful Lord"" ""The Moon shall have its place in the skies..."" ""So why pretend and deny the obvious"" ""Oh Jagga..." "Iove, you can never hide"" ""Should you find your love in this crowded world..."" ""consider yourself fortunate and be thankful to God"" ""Should you get a heart in exchange for yours..."" "" lose no time in settling for it"" "" And transport the heavens that are in the skies..."" "" here on this earth"" ""Oh Jagga..." "Iove, you can never hide"" "Excuse me." " Me?" "Do you live here?" " Yes, near the station." "What do you do for a living?" " l' m an insurance agent." "Why?" "What's the matter?" " Don't worry." "Have you seen this man around?" "No, he doesn't stay here." "I know all the people working in this area." "I wouldn't be able to say if he's working at the mines." "Why are you coming here?" "Join the queue!" "I make my own queue." "Hello, Madam..." "I have a cold since yesterday." "You' ll get your medicine, but come in the queue." "People have been waiting long before you arrived." "I don't want you to check my pulse and wait for an hour." "The medicine for a cold are lying there." "Give it to me so I may leave." "Only those patients who join the queue get the medicines." "I' m busy examining a patient." "So don't disturb me." "You do talk big, madam." "You don't know me." "Now look!" "Don't you misbehave with me!" "Keep the medicine there and get out!" "I' m quiet because you are a woman." "Had your Vijay spoken like this to me..." "I'd have cut him into pieces." "The poor thing..." "she cried so much." "Why are you shouting?" "Have the mines caught fire?" "Vijay is looking for you." "He looked very angry." "Vijay is very dangerous man." "Just be careful." "Shut up!" "I've been waiting for this day, too." "Have you seen Mangal?" "No, I haven't seen him since yesterday." "I've seen Mangal." "He's at uncle's eatery." "When did you see him?" " Just now." "He entered the eatery even as I was leaving." "Vijay is coming this way!" " Let him come." "What's your name?" "How long have you been working here?" " Why?" "Have you seen this man?" "No, this man is not here." "Bring 4 cups of tea." " Yes, Sir!" "Where have you been, Vijay?" "I' m glad you've come." "A part of the money you deposit is still with me." "Let's settle the accounts." "Not today, uncle." "The place is crowded today." "We' ll settle this tomorrow." "At the same time." "Are you crazy?" "!" "People do talk rubbish." "It does hurt, too." "But that doesn't mean you will..." "Look; he misbehaved with me." "And I' m asking you to forget it." "I can't forget it." "Because he misbehaved with you." "Let's forget it, Vijay." "Please." "What had to happen has occurred." "What was supposed to happen has happened... and now what must happen will occur." "I' m dying to see what will happen, dear." "Whatever happens won't be good!" "I had already warned you!" "You don't know Vijay!" "And I had told you, too, that Vijay doesn't know me." "Stop kidding." "Vijay is baying for your blood." "Mangal's blood is no lemonade... for all toms, dicks and harrys to quench their thirst." "Listen, sweetheart." "Ask the doctor to keep bandages ready." "Her lover is going to take on Mangal today." "" Neither are you immortal..."" "" nor will I live forever"" ""So why should we incur enemity"" "" Hatred offers nothing"" ""Come, let's embrace"" "Have the skies swallowed him?" "!" "You still haven't found Mangal Singh!" " We are trying our best, sir." "Merely trying is not enough." "If we could declare a reward in the newspapers... we would probably get some information on him." "No!" " Father!" "Have you written this article against my coal mines?" "It's quite obvious that I have written it." "Or else, would the publisher give me a byline?" "So you want the government to nationalise the coal mines?" "!" "Not only me,... every literate man believes that such national resources... must belong to not just one man, but to the whole country." "You are being stupid!" "I have bought these mines, you know!" "And perhaps the workers working in the mines too?" "Take a look at the mines which are being run by the government!" "Workers have proper houses, there are schools for children... and playgrounds for recreation!" "They are provided with everything." "And your workers..." "what is their lot?" "They live and die like insects." "You are my friend's daughter." "So..." "Don't you write such things again." "Oh no!" "I' ll write it a hundred times!" "Mills and mines belonging to people like you... ought to be nationalised!" "If you' re so loyal to the Government there's no need to stay here." "Arrange your stay in a government guest house." "But listen carefully." "Just as you are asking me to get out... the people of this country will one day... throw you out of these coal mines!" "And they' ll ask you to get out!" "You've done the right thing." "You've made me happy today!" "No matter how I appear to be..." "I' m a patriot at heart." "That old man spoke a lot of nonsense!" "I got angry, too... and I gave it to him!" "But he has thrown me out." "I must return now... or else, where will I stay?" "That's not a problem." "You can stay with me." "But the problem is..." "I stay all alone." "That's all right." "I've known you for years." "You are a very decent man." "It's another thing if I provoke you!" "Left to you, I have no hopes." "But there's a problem." "If Dhanraj Puri gets to know that I' m staying with you... your job will be in danger" "You can any day quit a job..." "but not slavery." "I' m working for Dhanraj, all right." "But it's you I' m a slave to." "So why worry?" "We' ll deal with it!" "I had told you not to do this!" "Ever since I have known you  you've never behaved more intelligently!" "" Your arms are full of mischief"" "" In your breath lingers a fragrance so sweet"" "" Let's get lost in this mischief and fragrance"" "" You are the one I have sought in loneliness and in my dreams"" "" You are the one whose touch ignites the passions in my heart"" "" A few dreams of mine;" "a few of yours..."" ""come together, rekindle the heart and bring a song to the lips"" ""Come, spread your tresses on my face..."" "" Let the passions of my body find some shade"" "" I've always known that I belong to you"" "" You are with me and I' m with you..."" "" Like souls and bodies..." "in an eternal relationship"" "Would you like to buy some red bangles?" "Your hands are very fair." "Red bangles will look nice on you." "No." "I've bought enough." "I bought so much, since you asked me to." "Or I don't wear bangles." "You must buy something too, Vijay." "How about the ring?" "Look at the miracles once you wear it." "A few more like you..." "and I wind up my business!" "Good-bye, madam." "She sells so many things." "Bangles, rings, cosmetics..." "She doesn't sell rings." "She sells dreams." "Dreams?" " Yes, dreams." "There's no ray of hope for those living in this colony." "Their life is like a dark tunnel in which they live." "That's the reason why they buy rings from Channo... expecting their problems to vanish, their debts be forgiven." "She sells so much for just one rupee" "Why haven't you bought a ring from her?" "Don't you like to dream?" "I don't like false dreams." "All dreams aren't false." "I' m an ordinary worker, Sudha." "I work in a mine." "You' re educated." "And you' re a nice man." "The next time I meet Channo, I will buy a ring." "How are you?" " I am fine" "Have you brought my stuff?" "How can I ever forget?" "I've got to live here!" "Give her the stuff!" "Tell me, are you going to spend your whole life like this?" "Find a nice guy and settle down." "Is it possible to buy a shop for Rs.5000?" "Sure, it's possible." "Buy a shop for Rs.5000  and the coal mines for Rs 50 million." "If you must day-dream, you must dream big." "Where is my tea?" "Bring it fast!" "When are you driving back?" " In the evening" "Would you like to go somewhere?" " Yes, to the police station." "You' re not reporting someone, are you?" "No." "The lnspector's wife wished to buy some bangles." "That's okay." "It's only a mile away." "I' ll walk it there." "Take care of my things, uncle." "I' m leaving." "Don't forget to attend Raghunath's daughter's wedding!" "They' re after me!" "Please save me." "Don't worry." "Wait here." "I' ll save this girl from you." "But who's going to save you from me?" "Oh shut up!" "Don't block my way!" "You've said what you wanted to." "But you' ll have to pay for this." "Why are you running away?" "!" "Cowards!" "Come back!" "Now what are you crying for?" "If you' re sad they've left, shall I call them back?" "Stop crying like a girl!" "Where were you going all alone, in such a huge forest?" "" My groom has come from far away to take me with him"" "" He's young and handsome, he has won over my heart"" "" His attire is colourful"" "" My heart goes out to him"" "" As soon as he stepped in my courtyard..."" ""...my heart leapt with joy"" "" I will no longer stay with my parents..."" "" I must go away, mother"" "" You've stolen my heart, so sweetly have you spoken"" "" I lay wounded... your piercing look has done that"" "" I see your face even while I look at the mirror"" "" I don't like separations;" "but I must go, mother"" "" I've given my heart to you..."" "" Everything I possessed is now yours"" "" You have dealt me a blow..." "you have"" "" You live in every breath of mine"" "" It's you in all my dreams"" "" My love has taken my hand in his..."" "Out of our way!" "Are you blind?" "Can't you see this huge car?" "I can't see this car, sir." "But you see nothing at all." "The sorrow of the workers, their problems... their illness and death... you see nothing." "You are the blind one." "Rubbish!" "What is your name?" "My name is Vijay." " I have heard about you." "What do you want?" "I want to tell you that death which commonly occurs in your mines occurred once again yesterday." "Five workers were crushed to death under stones in the tunnel." "I know everything." "I also know what I must do." "Do you think I am not worried?" "Why would you be worried, sir?" "Five workers are dead." "And they are dispensable." "there is so much you poverty here they' ll be replaced by 25 men." "Your work will continue;" "your coffers will overflow." "Why would you worry?" "...those small children who have been orphaned by your greed." "Do you know how inadequate the security arrangements are... for people working in your mines?" "This mine of yours is like a python... ..which swallows many people every day extracting every bit of their blood and flesh  and throws them out as corpses!" "As long as you keep neglecting their safety for your greed  women here will continue to be widowed... children will be orphaned." "That which happened yesterday..." "will happen again, sir." "And again." "And again." "And again." "May be." "Accidents are commonplace in coal-mines." "Besides, I' m not forcing anyone to work here." "Those who want to work, can continue." "Those who don't, can leave." "But I don't take any responsibility to say... such an incident will never occur again." "But I take responsibility for something." "if even a single worker dies in your mines... due to your neglect or your greed..." "I, Vijaypal Singh, will not spare you!" "Dhanraj Puri!" "I will not spare you!" "What you did was right." "They can only understand your language." "True." "They understand this language." "That is because they know nothing about me." "Had they known, they'd have questioned my stand." "Only those who have never sinned can raise a voice against sinners." "Can you give me a right today?" "The right to ask you... which shadow is this that has overcast your life?" "What burden is this... that you carry on your heart?" "I' m your friend, Vijay" "All the doors of my past are open to you." "But yet there's a corner in my heart  where I myself don't enter." "Years ago, there was a storm in my life." "I've locked the storm in my heart." "I feel scared to tamper with those feelings..." "Iest the storm is released again." "Go ahead and speak." "Nothing will happen." "You would rather purge your soul of the poisonous memories." "You must have heard of the name of Colonel Harpal Singh" "He has received many medals for bravery during the war  including the Paramveer Chakra." "I' m his only son." "After passing the exams of the Merchant Navy  I joined a shipping corporation." "After some years, I was appointed  Captain of the ship, named Harshvardan." "And one night..." "This ship cannot be saved!" "It just can't be saved!" "If you want to save your lives..." "C' mon!" "Let's get out of here!" "Wait, I say..." "Wait!" "Our ship!" "It's my fate to suffer such humiliation at this age!" "You are my son." "And yet, you behaved like a coward!" "Didn't you even think of your family name?" "Your father is an army officer." "Your Grandfather too was an army officer." "I have always taught you lessons in duty!" "And how could you do this?" "!" "You have disgraced me for life!" "You may talk to your mother now." "I've nothing to do with you." "Do me a favour." "Don't show me your face ever again!" "Your reports and statements are before the court... in the charges brought against you." "Before we announce a verdict, would you like to say anything?" "No Sir." "The court holds you guilty and dismisses you from service" "All your certificates are hereby cancelled." "You are not allowed to join any shipping company in future." "Please don't go this way, there's another door" "Those 300 passengers and their friends are standing at the gate." "If you go this way,..." "you know what I mean?" "No, this is the way I must go." "He is a coward!" "A bloody coward!" "And I left that city..." "I thought I'd run away from those voices." "I travelled from one station to another." "One city to another." "But those voices did not leave me alone!" "They had became a part of my soul." "I couldn't figure out what to do?" "I didn't know where I'd find peace of mind!" "And I travelled like a madman... spending one traumatic day after another." "I don't even remember clearly." "Should a man even fall from the Himalayas, he can get up again." "But if he falls in his own esteem, he continues to fall..." "That's what happened to me." "And one day, I found myself in the depth of these mines." "Everything is fine now." "If this is life, then here I am." "I thrust myself in those mines at dawn... and go to bed, tired and worn out, every evening." "But I've never slept so soundly..." "as to not hear those voices." "How much of it has been drilled?" "What are these people doing?" "These peoples are drilling the mines." "50 feet on each side." "To find out whether we can work any further." "After that, we' ll pull the wire." "If we come across wet mud on the wire... we understand there's water ahead and that we must stop our work." "We' re at fifty feet, sir!" "Stop working in this tunnel." "There's water behind this." "If I' m not mistaken,... there's millions of gallons of water in there." "Who has given you the power to stop the work?" "You' re just an engineer and not the owner of this mine!" "Your duty is only to report to me." "And I will take the decisions!" "I've already been sending my reports." "But you never had the time to read them." "I' m sending a copy of this report to the government." "I' m also going to publish it in the newspapers  so that people get to know how you exploit your workers!" "Are you threatening me?" " I am only warning you." "You don't know." "I have never tolerated ingrates in my lifetime." "You forget." "You are my servant!" "I can throw you out anytime!" "And you forget." "You would've thrown me out long ago, if you could." "You know every worker will walk out if I were to leave!" "Your mines would be shut down!" "So you'd better listen to what I have to say." "There shall be no more work in tunnel no. 4!" "Sir!" "What nonsense is he talking?" "Has he gone mad?" "A mad dog ought to be shot, Saxena." "I get it, sir." "I will arrange for it." "Get work to begin everywhere he has suspended it." "And I'd like to meet Vijay" " You, sir?" "Because iron cuts iron." "Vijay should be here tomorrow." "You must be surprised that I've called you here." "I won't lie to you..." "I was hurt at what you told me the other day." "But then I realised that every word of what you said was right." "What's the matter?" "There's something wrong today." " Why?" "What happened?" "I woke rather late this morning." "I couldn't make sure which side the sun had risen from." "That's where you' re mistaken!" "You will think that I don't have any sympathy for the workers." "In fact, it's the middleman who, for his own benefit, creates  misunderstandings between me and workers." "Why don't you do away with such middlemen?" "That's exactly why I have called you here." "I want to entrust this responsibility to you." "I wish to appoint you as the Welfare Officer" "And provide you a bungalow, car, and other facilities  and a salary you ask for, 5000, 10000... no problem!" "So what's the problem?" "The middlemen are the only problem." "This chap Ravi Malhotra, for example." "On one hand, he's trying to fool the workers  and on the other hand, he's trying to blackmail me." "We ought to be rid of people like him." "Do you get my point?" " Yes, I get it." "If I get rid of Ravi Malhotra you will appoint me as a Welfare Officer." "Yes, you could put it that way." "I even understand that if I become the welfare officer..." "I' ll get a bungalow, a car, other perks the salary I wish, 5000-10000." "Right?" " Right on!" "I haven't made your drink!" "You've explained everything, sir." "Except one factor." "How will I eliminate Ravi Malhotra?" "Must I tell you that too?" "You are young and brave!" "And hot-blooded too." "If you make up your mind, there's no problem." "Didn't you tell me the other day... that there are mishaps in the mines every other day?" "And don't worry." "I' ll help you out, if there's a problem later." "I' m ready to spend any amount of money on you." "Here you are." "I believe you, sir." "You can shed human blood like water... you are capable of anything." "You still don't know me!" "Not true, sir." "I have got to know you today." "I admit, I didn't know you till today." "All that I gathered about you was wrong." "I thought you were a conceited and wicked man." "But you can't be that, even if you want to." "Because you are not human at all, you are an animal." "A wild beast who drinks the blood of these workers... and feasts on their flesh!" "I don't hate you at this moment." "I find you repulsive!" "Shame on you, Dhanraj Puri." "Shame on you!" "Hello Sir!" "I've agreed to pay him 5000 for this work, sir." "Saxena must have told you what you've got to do?" "You need not worry, sir." "The engineer won't live anymore." "Your work will be done." "Sir, work stopped by you in tunnel No.4 has begun again." "With whose permission?" " Mr. Saxena was here, sir." "All right." "Go ahead." "I' ll look into it." "Here comes our engineer." "Look at this, sir." "What is it?" " I don't know." "Take a look, sir." "So, Engineer,... do I feed you some peanuts now?" "Can't you see?" "Coal in your eyes, eh?" "You have made us and the boss your enemies!" "That was a mistake you made!" "So many of you against just one?" "!" "How am I to blame if you' re all alone?" "There were those you fought for!" "So call them now!" "Please sit here, sir." "You' re gonna die today!" "You won't escape..." "you' re gonna die today!" "What' re you doing here?" "Go and dig there." "Give me a shovel." " A shovel?" "Take that one lying near that box." "Switch off the machine!" "Carry him!" "Take him to the hospital!" "Quick!" "Mangal is still unconscious." "He has lost a lot of blood." "He needs blood." "Who among you is willing to donate blood for him?" "What are you thinking about?" " Nothing." "I have recovered now." "I' ll be discharged in a day or two." "May I say something?" "Once you' re discharged... you must forget your enemity." "Had he not carried you and brought you here,... had he not given his blood to you,... there were very little chances of your survival." "Whom are you talking about?" "Who was it?" "Did you call on Mangal?" " Yes, I did." "He's fine now." "He was asking for you." "You are under arrest." "You ought to have either arrested me much earlier... or atleast a few days later." "Well, that's all right." "Let's go." "You crib about something every day!" "There is no danger for the workers!" "I can't stop work just because you say so!" "The workers lives are in danger!" "I can't shut my eyes because you ask me to!" "So quit the job!" " I certainly will... but only after I've saved every worker from your death-trap!" "Get the lift going!" "Stop working!" "And get out!" "Go on!" "Go away!" "Stop work!" "My son...?" "How many people have been working in there?" "We can ascertain that from the manager's register." "Let's go to the manager!" "what are you guys doing?" "Wait... calm down..." "Don't create a confusion!" "What's the matter?" " Water has flooded the mines." "Three are many workers trapped in there!" "It means millions of tons of coal will be wasted!" "If asked, tell the reporters there were no more than 30 or 40 workers... in the mines, okay?" " Not done, Dhanraj Puri." "Stop him, Saxena!" " How dare you come here!" "Anybody there...?" "Nobody can save you from me today, you swine!" "Remember what I had said?" "If even a single worker dies..." "I won't spare you!" "Do you remember?" "And 400 workers will fall prey to your greed today." "And you will die at my hands!" "I' ll do my best to save each and every worker!" "Don't use your dirty tongue to call them workers... because workers for you are mere machines that extract coal!" "And those workers now trapped in the mines they are not mere machines, they are human beings!" "They are someone's sons, brothers, husbands..." "Call their names with respect!" "Call them by their names..." "Purshottam Lal, say it!" "Ram Singh... say it!" "Murli.." "Rehmat Ali..." "Manohar..." "These and many more of them are in the jaws of death today... because of you, Dhanraj!" "I will go into those mines to save them." "And you will accompany me!" "No, I won't come with you!" "Leave me alone, please!" "Please forgive me!" "Why?" "Do you love this wretched life so much?" "Bloody coward!" "I feel like killing you this instant!" "But the laws and judiciary of this country await you!" "I' m eagerly looking forward to the day, when scoundrels like you are thrown in the cells!" "What happened?" "What's the matter?" "An accident has taken place in the mines." "There are many people trapped in there." "God save them!" "Stop!" "Stop, I say!" "I' m going in those mines to help those workers!" "Are you crazy?" "No one knows of the level of the water inside." "Do you want to die?" "I want to live." "But not the life of a coward." "Wait, Vijay,...!" "You won't go alone." "I will accompany you, too!" "No workers have yet reached the lift." "It looks as if they' re all trapped in the tunnel!" "You go that way, I' ll go this way." "I might not get this opportunity again... but I want to tell you something." "I've never considered anyone worthy of praise, except for my own self." "But hats off to you, my friend!" "Water seems to be flowing at a great speed." "Let's go." "Wait... can you hear that?" "Water seems to have already flown in there." "We can't take this route and make it to the lift." "We' ll have to take another route." " There's no other route." "We can reach the lift by taking the second left-wing tunnel!" "If we do that, none of us will survive." "That tunnel is at a lower level!" "Water will first flood that tunnel!" "The tunnel is at a lower level, all right." "But it's quite far from the direction in which the water is coming!" "So the water will get there late." "We' ll cross the tunnel before the water begins to fill in." "The route you' re taking..." " I will take this route!" "You' re talking nonsense!" "Water has flooded the mines... and you want to take us deeper into the mines!" "Just keep your mouth shut!" "I' m the Engineer!" "I know which tunnel will fill first and which is more dangerous!" "So take the route you wish!" "Go ahead!" "We don't want to die!" "You might be an engineer... but don't teach us!" "We've spent a lifetime in these mines!" "Those of you who want to go with him, can go ahead." "And those who want to go straight to the lift,  come with me." "Wait!" "You' re making a mistake!" "Don't take that route!" "Who's asking you to come along?" "C' mon, guys!" "Wait..." "Wait, I say!" "We' ll leave with you, sir!" "Why has everybody gathered here?" "!" "Is this an accident or are we having fun here?" "Tell everyone to go home!" "Let's run away, sir..." "or we' ll get lynched!" "He's the one!" "The murderer!" "Beat him up!" "Inspector!" "Save me from this mob!" "Leave me alone..." "Take her away!" "He has tortured us, sir..." "He has tormented us no end!" "Let's go!" "Hurry up!" "Hang him, sir... hang him!" "Stop!" "This way is blocked!" "We' ll have to go from another tunnel;" "let's return." "We' re trapped from all sides!" "We can't go out, Vijay!" "How many of them are trapped inside?" "I don't know." "Vijay and Mangal have gone in there, too." "God save them!" "Get me out of here!" "I don't want to die!" "Shut up!" "There's water behind this wall." "I' m going to break this wall;" "fetch me a shovel!" "No, Vijay, we all will get drowned!" "For sometime we' ll be in the water, all right." "But this is the only way out." "The water will make a way for itself." "So get a firm grip and get me the shovel." "I' ll make way for the water first... and the waters will then make way for us." "So hold one another firmly!" "Help!" "Help!" "Here, my boy... come here." "I can't swim!" "What am I going to do?" "!" "Wait till I get there." "Hang on!" "Come down now..." "hold my hand." "No, I can't swim, I' ll drown!" "Go on, son, climb up..." "See?" "You' re saved." "Now run along." "How about you?" " Worry about yourself." "Go on." "Wait... calm down!" "Not more than four, or else the lift will break!" "The lift has broken!" "What happens now?" "Who' ll save us?" "Get aside!" "Reverse the truck!" "Make a queue..." "Wait!" "Only four of you, or else the lift will break again!" "My leg is trapped under the rock!" "It's very heavy." "The water level is rising, there's very little time!" "I won't be able to get out!" "So go away!" "Leaving you here...?" "No, sir.." "Don't talk nonsense!" "Go away!" " No, we won't leave you, sir." "If you go out... you' ll perhaps bring some help for me." "Now leave!" "There's no point in waiting here!" "Go on!" "You remember, boss, what I had once asked?" "" Aren't you afraid you might get trapped in the mines?"" "And remember what I had said?" "There's no place in the world from where Mangal can't escape!" "don't worry, son..." "I' ll save you first and then save myself." "Come on!" "Careful, everyone!" "Watch out everyone!" "That wall is about to collapse!" "Look there!" "Come here and help him, Rajesh!" "I' ll stop the wall from breaking." "So run away everybody!" "Go away!" "But boss you..." " Don't worry about me!" "Run away!" "There are five of us." "And only four can go in the lift." "One of us will have to get down." "You know me, my friend." "I have three small kids." "Not me, please..." "Please forgive me." "Never mind." "We' ll decide it in a minute." "I' ll distribute a card to each one of us." "The one who has the smallest card will get down." "All right!" "Perfectly okay!" "Here you are... and you." "A King..." "An Ace..." "A Queen..." "And what do you have?" "A Three!" " Looks like You must wait here." "No!" "He has cheated me." "He's bound to have a bigger card!" "He has deliberately given me a small card!" "Murli, my friend, Three is not the smallest of cards." "Two is." "Look at this." "Good bye, friends." "Didn't you say, Murli, that you'd win some day?" "So you win today." "No, my friend,..." "you have won even today!" "You' re still here?" "!" "Leave immediately!" "I've come to take you!" " Saving me is impossible!" "My leg is trapped under the stone." "Go on." "Save your life!" "I saved my life once, sir..." "I now want to redeem my soul." "Try to pull your leg out!" "It's useless trying!" "Just go away." "It is too heavy; you won't be able to lift it." "I've carried a heavier burden on my heart, sir." "How won't I carry this one?" "Try and pull your leg out." "My friend is in trouble, my Lord." "O Almighty... save their lives." "This is my prayer, Lord." "Blessed is the one... who sings glories of the Lord!" "Where's Mangal?" " I haven't seen him." "Have you seen Mangal?" "Yes, he has sacrificed his life to save the others." "No... this cannot be!" "Look who's here." "How did you know I' m here?" "Sudha sent us a telegram." "Come here, dear." "Thank God, you are safe!"