Solva Saal (1958) - full transcript
A woman elopes with her boyfriend but finds that he has ditched her and made off with her family heirloom. Now she, alongwith a helpful news reporter, have to retrieve the necklace and get back to her home within the span of a single night.
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Hey, Leela. Give it to me.
No, I won't. It's my bottle.
Don't you dare touch my things.
Who are you to stop me?
I will touch them.
Touch it and I'll break your teeth!
Geeta! Wait till I come out.
I won't spare either of you.
You'll break my teeth?
Take a look at your long face.
I've seen it. But I won't
give you the bottle, it's mine.
- Why did you take my ribbons yesterday?
- And why did you wear my earrings?
Why did you ask to wear my bangles
for the party the other day?
I only asked for your bangles.
Didn't you take something in return?
Don't you have to go to school?
Get ready quickly.
- She's fighting with me.
- She took my bottle of hair...
Hey. Pappu.
- What do I apply on my head now?
- My shoe.
- Geeta, I'll show you...
- Sis, she's hitting me! - Hey, Geeta! Leela!
You're testing my patience.
I'll teach you both a lesson
you won't forget. Get going!
- Laaj.
- Coming, father.
Where are you, my dear?
Please come downstairs.
Everything's kept there.
Pappu, what's this?
Where are your knickers?
Sister will bring them.
- Sister will bring them, indeed!
- Where's my cap?
Cap, my foot! You haven't worn
your knickers. Aren't you ashamed?
- My tie... I can't find my tie...
- What's this, then?
I can't do a thing without you,
can't even find my clothes.
I wonder what will happen to
this house once you get married.
Who'll look after
these children?
Get ready soon, father.
I'll keep breakfast ready.
Okay, my dear.
I'll be there soon.
- Ramu, Ramu...
- Here comes the storm.
- Ramu, give me my milk.
- No, give me first.
- No. Me, first.
- Not toast, silly, milk.
- Hurry up.
- I will, just wait. I'm human, not a machine.
- "I'm human, not..."
- Hey, Leela, you won't learn, will you?
- I won't drink milk today. - Leela...
- I won't drink milk today.
Pappu, you want to be an
engine driver? Then drink your milk.
Sister, daddy is trying
to fool me again.
Laaj, you've still not had breakfast? We'll
miss the fast train. Greetings, uncle.
- Greetings, my dear.
- Ramu, just attend to the children.
- Father, I've to leave. We're very late.
- Your breakfast, my dear...
Bye-bye, sister.
SIXTEENTH YEAR
Wow! That's fantastic.
Wow. Superb.
Hello.
I said 'hello'.
- Hello.
- Tell me, why did you come so late?
- We waited so much for you.
- Who asked you to wait?
Hey, what's wrong with you?
It looks like you
had a tiff with someone.
When you are sulky,
you look like a real monkey.
- Shyam, will you listen to me?
- What is it?
When you sulk, you look
exactly like a monkey.
I'm in no mood for jokes, Laaj.
Good Lord.
You think this is a joke?
Just look at your face
in the mirror...
you look really funny.
Laaj, come on.
- Come on, Shyam.
- You go. Don't bore me.
Is this a season
to sulk, crazy one?
The season of love
comes only by chance
Is this a season
to sulk, crazy one?
Look at the rains
shimmy and sway
I've let loose my damp curls
Listen to me, oh simple one
Oh my simpleton, listen...
Look, the season of Spring
doesn't stay forever
Is this a season
to sulk, crazy one?
The season of love
comes only by chance
Is this a season
to sulk, crazy one?
These songs of my heartbeats
The stories told
by loving glances
Do listen to these, oh crazy one
Oh crazy one, what would
you know of these?
Where will you find
such a tranquil age?
Is this any season
to sulk, crazy one?
The season of love
comes only by chance
Is this any season
to sulk, crazy one?
Please let your heart
unite with mine
Turn your eyes towards me
Oh beloved, drop it...
drop this pretence, my beloved
What if this season
of love passes us by?
Is this a season
to sulk, crazy one?
The season of love
comes only by chance
Is this a season
to sulk, crazy one?
- Laaj...
- Huh? He talks! Tell me.
- It would be best, for both our sakes...
- Yes? - ...to stop meeting.
Stop meeting? Okay.
And break-up forever.
Forever? Okay, that's
acceptable too.
Laaj, what's the point of us meeting
when we can't get married?
Who says... no, you're right.
There's no point at all.
Why don't you understand?
I'm stupid.
How can I understand?
Listen, Laaj.
It's wrong of us to meet when your
father hasn't consented to our marriage.
It's pointless,
it's wrong, Laaj.
Don't say that, Shyam.
You're breaking my heart.
We can't run away from the truth,
Laaj. We can never get married.
Then you tell me,
what do we do now?
What can I say, Laaj?
There's a solution...
but you cannot do it, Laaj.
Test me whenever you wish...
I can do anything
for you, Shyam.
Then, let's elope today, Laaj...
and get married somewhere else.
Shyam, I'm prepared
to go with you.
I don't understand a thing.
Doctor, what will happen to Laaj?
Shankarlal, will you listen to me
or just continue to talk? Sit.
The boy has agreed.
He's such a nice boy.
He said, "You're my elder.
I'll do exactly
as you say."
Shankarlal, it's very difficult
to find such boys nowadays.
It's not the boy
I'm thinking of, Doctor.
- But my daughter, Laaj...
- isn't Laaj like my daughter too?
I care for her too.
You just have to go to Bangalore
once to meet his mother.
I can go whenever
you want me to.
Go by plane tomorrow morning.
Talk to his mother, fix the marriage
and return the day after.
I'll give you a letter
of introduction to give her.
- Alright.
- Get ready to leave...
The boy and I will meet you
at the airport tomorrow morning.
I'd have brought him today itself
but he has the night shift.
But I also have to inform
Laaj of this matter.
There's no need to tell Laaj.
Whatever we're doing is for her good.
Hey, Pappu?
Sister, why are you so late?
I can't fall sleep.
I've come, now go to sleep.
My dear,
wake me up at 5 a.m.
I've to go to Bangalore
by the morning flight.
Listen.
Sit.
My dear.
It's possible that the decision
I'm making about your life...
may convince you that
I'm a bad person.
Perhaps you will even hate me.
But, my dear, all I
want to tell you is...
to have faith in me.
What I'm doing is
for your own good.
Go, my dear Go to sleep.
Laaj, did anyone
see you leaving?
No. But I'm scared, Shyam.
What's there to be afraid of? Everything
will be fine once we reach Delhi.
Please speak softly.
I hope he didn't hear.
You're unnecessarily worrying.
He's sleeping.
- What's in this?
- The necklace that I brought from home.
- Take care of it.
- Only a necklace?
- Yes. I didn't bring anything else.
- But, Laaj...
- how will one necklace suffice?
- It's very valuable, made of real pearls.
Mother used to say it's
worth Rs10,000.
I'm ashamed that I have to
take the necklace from you.
- I won't be able to sell it.
- There you go again.
When you have enough money,
buy me a new one.
Laaj, I'll just go
buy some cigarettes.
Buy them at Bombay Central.
It's available right here.
I'll be back soon.
- What if the train leaves?
- Don't worry, I'll be back in time.
One packet Capstan.
Why did you have to pull the chain?
I'd boarded the next car.
I didn't pull the chain.
Someone else must have.
Come on.
Laaj, you look very worried.
My heart skipped a beat when the
train moved and you hadn't returned.
Laaj, I was just buying cigarettes,
when the train left.
I couldn't reach this car.
For a moment I felt as if someone
had given me a rude shock.
I'll continue to be afraid
until we reach Delhi.
You've sent a telegram
to your family, haven't you?
Telegram?
What telegram?
To inform them of our arrival?
So they can meet us at the station?
Oh? To inform them we're coming?
I've already sent that.
Laaj, mother will be
very happy to see you.
You don't know my mother, Laaj.
She's great.
Some guys have all the luck.
Others don't even get crumbs.
Will I always remain a bachelor?
Just look at your face!
My parents find
my face adorable.
I wonder why girls look at me
and feel embarrassed.
Anyway, I'll surely find some
shameless woman or the other.
- What?
- Nothing.
Forget all that. Tell me about you.
What have you done?
- You have a nice face, right?
- Yes, thankfully. - Thankfully, indeed.
Then why doesn't
any girl like you?
Why don't you fall for someone?
What do I say about my heart?
Why?
My heart is just a vagabond
My heart is just a vagabond
Who knows whom it will settle on
Pretty girls beckoned,
even embraced me
They tried to coax me
but my heart wouldn't listen
It's too innocent, poor thing
Who knows whom it will settle for
My heart is just a vagabond
Who knows whom it will settle on
My strange, crazed heart
has neither hearth nor home
It's estranged from the earth,
separated from the skies
My heart's a falling star
Who knows whom it will fall for
My heart is just a vagabond
Who knows whom it will settle on
It has seen the whole world.
It is everyone's refuge
But my heart remained mine,
never belonged to anyone else
This gypsy heart is on a journey
Who knows its journey's end?
My heart is just a vagabond
Who knows whom it will settle on
When I fell in love,
no priest could be found
My heart lost its gamble
just when it staked its all
Rejected by the whole world
Who knows if
it will ever find anyone
My heart is just a vagabond
Who knows whom it will settle on
Hey Gopi, have the
boy and girl left?
- Yes.
- Come on, let's follow them.
- Why?
- Why don't you understand?
This girl has stolen jewelry from
home and eloped with this guy.
We may get a sensational story
for our newspaper.
What do I care
about the story, huh?
Look Gopi, if I don't file a story today,
the editor will sack me.
Listen, I've some urgent work
at the National Studio,
- you follow them.
- Fine. I'll go then.
Two first class tickets
to Ahmedabad.
How long before the train leaves?
Only 3 minutes.
Why doesn't it leave?
I'm frightened to death.
When father wakes up in the
morning, what will he go through?
And who will get the children
ready for school?
You're worrying unnecessarily.
Once the train moves,
you will be fine.
My God, Laaj! Your doctor uncle...
Quick! Hide in the bathroom.
Wretched man.
Don't you dare touch me.
Wonderful! I save your life
and get threats in return?
- Stop that man.
- Which man?
That man who's running away.
Quick, I say!
Am I your servant? If you want my help,
beg me, request me, say 'please'.
May I ask who that man is?
Just stop him.
I'm not in favor of stopping a man
who can leave a beautiful girl like you.
He's vanished.
Absolutely disappeared.
Just like horns
from a donkey's head.
Actually, today's lovers love the girl's
jewelry more than they love the girl.
The man seems honest to me.
He left you and took what he wanted.
Anyway, what's the point
in crying over spilled milk?
You can't climb over
this railing without help.
I don't need your help.
Your wish.
Watching your attempt to climb these
railings reminds me of my college days.
What lively days.
When I returned late at night,
I'd climb my hostel walls this way.
It seems you've never
stayed in a hostel.
No wonder you can't climb
the railing. Total ignoramus!
For God's sake,
help me. Please.
That's more like it, no?
Come here.
He must have gone this way.
Sardar saab, did a man
hire a taxi here just now?
Everybody hires taxis here, sir.
But whom are you talking about?
I'm asking about the man who
hired the taxi ahead of yours.
It's night time.
Who can see clearly?
He... He was carrying a bag.
Miss, he was definitely
carrying something.
He came in a hurry,
sat in the taxi and left.
- Which way did he go?
- God alone knows.
Did you notice
the license number?
Number? No, sir, I didn't.
The taxi's model?
What model was it?
It was an Austin... uh, a Hillman...
It was some 'man'.
- Any other clue?
- I know the driver.
So then tell me where he lives,
where's his house?
I can tell you that, sir, but what's
the problem? He's a family man.
There's no problem, Sardar saab.
We're following his passenger.
Just tell me, when does he
return home?
It's time for him
to return the cab.
If he doesn't get a passenger,
he'll head straight home.
- Suppose he finds one, then?
- He may not return till tomorrow.
If you want to take a chance,
then come with me right now.
I'll show you his house.
That's great. Why didn't you
say so before?
Come, sir, come.
Let's take a chance.
Very well, sir.
Let's leave right away.
Forgive me, perhaps you... uh...
lost your friend because of me.
- What's your name?
- Nothing.
That's a nice name.
Where do you live?
- Nowhere.
- That's a nice place, too.
Who was that boy?
- I can't tell you anything.
- Then that's the best.
Where were you going with him?
To hell.
If there are beautiful girls like
you in hell, may I come there?
My name is Kashyap.
Prannath Kashyap.
- I have no desire to know.
- But I yearn to tell you.
My name is old-fashioned,
but meaningful.
If you wish, you may
call me 'Nath' (Lord).
Okay?
Are you driving a taxi or a goods train?
Can't you go faster?
I drive a taxi, miss, not an aeroplane.
How can I drive faster than this?
Absolutely right, Sardar saab.
Don't go above 30mph or
the cops will give you a ticket.
Even if you get a ticket,
I'm willing to pay the fine.
Sardar saab, a sensible man will
rarely trust a woman's word.
- But, it's your call.
- Well said, sir.
- You're absolutely right. How can I believe you, miss?
- Hey, careful!
Anyway, forget all this.
At least tell me his name.
- Whose?
- The one who absconded.
I can't tell you anything.
What's your name? Nothing.
Where do you live? Nowhere.
Whom are you pursuing?
I don't know.
At least, madam, let me know what
the matter is... what your stories are...
- Driver, how much further?
- Just a little further, miss.
- How much did the necklace cost?
- It was very expensive.
Necklace? What necklace?
I don't know what you're talking about.
The one with which
that boy absconded.
I couldn't hear its price
in the local train.
- He didn't absond with the necklace.
- Then why are you pursuing him?
I have some urgent work
with him.
Fortunate indeed is that boy whom
a beautiful girl like you is pursuing.
My tragedy is that I have
run after girls all my life.
But no girl has ever
run after me.
Anyway, forget that.
What work do you have with
that respectable man?
- What's it to you?
- Nothing.
I simply want to know if I'm...
running with a thief or after one.
Think whatever you want.
- Please wait, sir. I'll go and enquire.
- Very well.
- Greetings!
- Greetings.
Has Banta Singh returned?
Please sit. He'll come soon.
- Who are those two love birds?
- Do be quiet. They're my passengers.
Why do you look so worried?
- Why, what's the matter?
- Shh...
The problem is that the boy
doesn't know the girl.
They're pursuing someone.
From their conversation, I gathered
that a necklace has been stolen.
What if it becomes a police case?
I wanted to ask you what I should do.
Why should you be afraid?
Go ask the boy who the girl is.
If he doesn't answer, call me.
I'll take them to the police station.
Okay, that seems best.
I'll go ask him who the girl is.
Sir, Banta Singh hasn't returned.
He should be on his way.
Sir, would you please
come out for a moment?
- What's the matter, Sardarji?
- It's very hot.
It's hot? You called me out
to say this?
Listen, please come
over here for a minute.
It's like this...
I'm a little suspicious.
- Look sir, I'm a poor taxi driver...
- Yes? - ...and I...
Yes, what is it, Sardarji?
- Let me ask you one question.
- Ask two.
Who is she?
Sardarji, she is a...
uh... a girl.
A girl? Even I know that.
But who is she?
- She's that one.
- That one?
- The one.
- The one? - Yes.
She's the one, indeed...
it is she
Look, look at her carefully
She's the one, indeed...
it is she
You must have heard this tale
in the village square
That a king was trapped
in a fairy's spell
That fairy has returned
with a new face
Look, look at her carefully
She's the one, indeed, it is she
You may remember
what the poets have said
Folks with innocent faces
may yet be executioners
They have no hearts but those
that are made of stone
Look, look at her carefully
She's the one, indeed, it is she
She is the one for whom
Farhad gave his life
In whose memory, weeping,
Majnu roamed the jungles
Romeo breathed his last
in her desire
Look, look at her carefully
She's the one, indeed, it is she
You may call this a joke,
but it's true
There's something that makes her
wander the streets with me
What more can I say?
You've to understand the rest
Look, look at her carefully
She's the one, indeed, it is she
- Yes, that's the one.
- Who? The boy with the bag?
- Yes, he.
- I dropped him off at National Studio.
- Then, Sardarji, please take us there.
- Please sit.
You? Here?
At this hour?
What can I do, my love?
I can't stay away from you.
I'd warned you earlier, too,
not to come to the studio.
You will surely malign me.
I've told you often enough
to quit films and marry me.
I've no desire
to starve to death.
I'll keep you like a queen.
You only know how to talk.
I'd told you, some day, I would
erase all your grievances.
Close your eyes.
Please?
These are real pearls. Do you
know their worth? Rs10,000.
- How much is it?
- Re.1 and 3 annas.
Re.1 and 3 annas. Here's Rs5.
Give the rest to the other Sardarji...
- in whose taxi we came to your house.
- Okay.
Please wait here.
I'll look for him in the studio.
He shouldn't spot you
and hide somewhere.
Don't worry, I'll be back soon.
You don't know these nice girls;
they will die before they breathe a word.
If you ask me, she must have
returned home by now...
and must be crying
her heart out.
Still, Shyam, keeping this
necklace with us is dangerous.
Why don't we sell it
and with the money...
Get married, right?
I know a jeweler.
Excuse me, sir, does a Mr. Shyam
work in this studio?
The time? I have no watch.
I'm asking about Mr. Sham,
not the time.
- Give me a matchbox.
- A matchbox?
Matches? Oh, yes, matches.
Here, take them.
Yes, take it in your hand.
- Give me a cigar.
- I don't have a cigar. I've cigarettes.
- Give me a cigar.
- Here, take a cigarette.
Take the cigarette also
in your hand.
As I was saying, sir,
I'm looking for a man.
You're looking for a job? There are
no jobs here. Search elsewhere.
Not a job. I'm looking for a boy.
A girl? Is she beautiful?
Not a girl. A boy!
Hey, sir, why do you get angry?
I'm slightly hard of hearing...
Which department
does he work in?
Ah, now you're talking! I don't know
the department, but he's in the studio.
Search Stage No. 2.
- Where?
- Find it.
Where is this Stage No. 2?
My name?
My name is Motiram.
I'm not asking your name. I'm asking
about Stage No. 2. Where's it?
- Go there.
- Then say so.
Mr. Motiram, get me through
to this number.
There's been no call for you.
- Uff! I didn't ask about incoming calls.
I want to make a call.
Yes, I heard. Which number
do you want?
Hey, forget that. Come in.
Kashyap, what are you
doing here?
And whose picture
were you taking?
I needed some snaps of the shooting
for my newspaper, that's why I'm here.
- But what are you doing here?
- I'm stuck in a strange dilemma.
Remember that couple sitting
behind us in the train?
- That Romeo and Juliet?
- Yes, the very same.
That Romeo absconded
with Juliet's necklace.
Absconded? Weren't they
eloping together on the train?
- How did the girl get left behind?
- Today's Romeos don't stay for long.
Hmm, so what? If Romeo absconds with
the necklace, you elope with Juliet.
- But where is she?
- She's waiting outside.
Outside? Okay... sorry...
I'll be back soon.
It's a joke for you;
that poor girl is terrified.
So?
I've learned the boy has come to this
studio with the necklace.
- To the studio?
- Yes, do one thing. Somehow, find him...
- and keep an eye on him. I'll fetch the police.
- Okay.
You fetch the police.
I'll leave.
- Joking again?
- No, you get the police, I'll find him.
- Happy now?
- Yes.
- Any news?
- Nothing. I tried my best.
It's such a big studio. He may
be hiding inside. Come along.
- Where?
- Police station.
- Police station?
- Yes, it's impossible to find him without the police's help.
The police will search the studio
and arrest him if he's inside.
- Come. Let's not waste time.
- Please wait.
Why go to the police for such a
petty matter? It's a waste of time.
Amazing. That man has
run away with your necklace...
and you don't even want to
report it to the police.
If you didn't want the necklace back,
why did we run around so much?
You wasted my time, too.
I apologize for the trouble
you went through for me.
Look, that's not the issue.
You seem to be from a decent family.
And you're in trouble. Believe me,
I want to help you get out of it.
Please tell me - what's all this?
I can't say anything,
can't tell you anything.
Listen!
Then let me take you home. It's late,
and it's not right for you to go alone.
Don't worry about me.
I'll go home on my own.
- But... alone... so late...
- I told you I don't want to go with you.
Let me go.
Whatever I'm doing
is for your own good.
Sister, where did you go so late?
I couldn't fall sleep.
I can't do a thing without you.
You seem to be a girl
from a decent family.
What will happen to this house
when you get married?
Hey, mister, what's happening?
Nothing, constable. She
slipped on the staircase and fell.
- What's the problem?
- Problem? Nothing, constable. We live close by.
We came out for a stroll. Fact is,
she's been unwell for awhile...
- and she felt dizzy, and fell down.
- Fell? - Yes.
- Who are you?
- Me? I am... we are...
Er... she's my wife.
- And I'm Prannath. - Who?
- Her Prannath.
- Who are you?
- He's our constable, the constable.
He was just asking about you.
- Nath? - Nath?
- She always calls me Nath. That's why.
Take her home quickly
or she'll catch a cold.
Yes, I agree. You go.
I was afraid you'd do something
like this. That's why I followed you.
Why did you rescue me? lt'd
have been better if I had died.
How can I face father?
No. I won't go home.
I can't face father.
I'll die. I won't go home. Let me drown.
Let me go. Let me drown.
- What are you doing?
- I told you I won't go home. Let me go.
- I won't go.
- No?
Sit here.
If you were to die like this,
how would your father face the world?
Committing suicide doesn't
solve your problems.
- I hope you aren't hurt?
- No.
When father finds out about all this,
what will he go through?
People in the neighborhood
will make my life difficult.
Don't worry. Everything will
be fine. Who was that boy?
Why did you run away with him?
What's his name?
Shyam. Shyam Khanna.
Father was going to fix my marriage
elsewhere, and I loved Shyam.
I believed his lies
and left home.
I took the necklace from home
at his behest.
How was I to know he
would deceive me like this?
Damn. Why hasn't he
come yet?
I don't understand
where he might be.
I'll phone him again.
It's 11:45 now.
You have to awaken your father
at exactly 5a.m.
If we try our best, it won't be
difficult to find him by then.
If we don't find the necklace,
how will I go home?
Finding the necklace is my job.
- Greetings.
- Greetings, sir. What's the matter?
We are a bit... drenched.
It's not raining, sir.
How did you get drenched?
Well, it so happened we...
we were walking, and someone
threw water from above us.
And we were drenched. Right?
It looks like they threw
a lot of water on you.
Please have these clothes
dried and ironed quickly.
And until then, please give us
something else to wear.
Sir, it will cost a rupee each
to have them dried and ironed.
Sure. Charge a rupee each.
Here's two rupees.
- They're wet. Dry them too.
- Here, Sawariya.
And listen... bring them
something to wear.
I'm freezing to death.
Before jumping in,
you should have checked...
to see if the water
was cold or warm.
Here, sir, clothes for both
of you. Go inside and change.
- Together?
- No, nearby.
What I mean is, a curtain...
in the middle.
- Here?
- Yes.
- And you?
- You... here.
And I...
will be here.
Is that okay?
It'll have to do.
You haven't told me your name.
- I am Laaj.
- 'Laaj'(shy)? Is that why you're always overcome by shyness?
You do remember
my name, don't you?
Your parents have
named you incorrectly.
You should have been named
Hemant Kumar (the singer) instead.
Tell me, where did you
learn to sing?
- Did you like it?
- Yes. Somewhat.
Tell me, why were you making
faces at me while singing?
I was very angry.
And now?
I don't know.
Who's there at home?
No one right now,
but very soon...
Will your family arrive?
You're amazing. Here I am, still
unmarried, and you talk of children?
Fact is, I've never met a girl
whom I wanted to marry.
I'm sorry, I thought
you were married.
So tell me, why
haven't you married yet?
What to do? I never fell in love.
But, now...
- Now what?
- I've begun to like someone.
- Who is she?
- There is someone.
- How is she?
- She is beautiful...
but a bit temperamental.
- How long have you known her?
- She's a recent acquaintance.
Where does she live?
She used to live elsewhere before,
but now, she resides in my heart.
Fortunate is that girl
who resides in your heart.
But the fun begins only when
I reside in her heart as well.
Why don't you ask her?
I told you she's a bit
temperamental, so I'm slightly...
- scared.
- You're a coward?
She won't eat you.
Who knows?
Look at my predicament
My gait has changed
Look, I've turned sixteen
When I look at the moon
and the stars, dear sir
I have no control
Seems like the Spring nights
have spread their magic
Really?
This transient youth...
is strangely intoxicating
Crazed by the whispers of Spring
They spoke of my predicament...
my wayward tresses
Look, I've turned sixteen
When I walk the path alone
Thousands of handsome young men
Cry out, 'take our hearts
oh doe-eyed one'
I see!
Snapping the strings of reason
The fair lady stepped out
so furtively.
Why, oh doe-eyed one?
This straightforward gait...
has become wayward
Look, I've turned sixteen
I was innocent
Till his intoxicating...
eyes cast its spell
despite my tears
Beware, fair lady
The world is crazy about you
As you meet their gaze...
or step towards them,
tread carefully
'Tis a wondrous age...
the age of understanding
Look, I've turned sixteen
The ways of men are shabby
Their gaze, deceitful
And on their lips are false
pledges of love
Understood, sir?
Forget these tales, fair one
Look how beautiful is...
this season of intoxication,
this night of love
Those with whom I share
my plight...
they lay the snare
Look, I turned sixteen
Look, she has turned sixteen
How long have you
known this washerwoman?
I saw her for the first time
in my life today.
Oh? So that's why you mingled so
closely with her and sang along.
I was singing to entertain you.
I was also watching the person
who was being entertained by you.
This washerwoman was very pretty,
and she dances like lightning.
What do you think?
Let me ask you, sir, do you do
anything else in life other than sing?
At times, you're singing
in a moving train...
sometimes in front of taxi drivers
or with washerwomen
Have you no 'laaj' (shame)?
If this 'Laaj' would come into my life,
what more could I ask for?
The fact is, since I first saw you,
I feel like...
singing forever.
Who told you that only songs
can express what the heart feels?
It's not about conversation;
this is business.
Where's the necklace?
The necklace is still
with that fool.
He wants to sell it to you
and marry me.
All my sympathies are with him.
Listen.
Shyam, meet him.
He's Mr. Biharilal,
the city's most eminent jeweler.
- I met him here.
- Please sit.
Mr. Shyam, do you also
work in films?
No, I... What do I say?
The truth is, Mr. Biharilal,
the necklace I referred to...
during our telephone call,
belongs to him.
And he wants to sell it.
I thought it's such
a beautiful piece...
why not sell it to you?
It's very kind of you to...
have so much respect for me.
Where's the necklace?
Here it is.
You definitely know how to
fool someone, Miss Neena.
Your performance is fantastic.
Now show me the real necklace.
- Real one?
- This is the genuine piece.
Mr. Shyam, you said
you don't work in films.
And you're acting too?
- This necklace is made of fake pearls.
- Fake pearls?
How can that be? This is
valued at Rs.10,000.
Mr. Shyam, this isn't worth
even 10 cowries (shells).
Mr. Biharilal, perhaps you made
a mistake in testing this?
Hmm... perhaps, after this,
you will say...
that all my life, I've been dealing
not with diamonds,
but with pebbles.
My dear sir, I can spot
a gem anywhere.
But when it is a pebble,
how can I say it's a diamond?
My only regret is that...
the pearl I was
sizing up at home,
I may have lost that deal.
Anyway, Miss. Neena, I can
do anything for you.
I'll leave.
Don't. The necklace
is fake? Neena?
I'll show him out.
As far as I'm concerned, this is
a genuine pearl necklace.
Madam, the shot is ready.
Please wear the dance costume.
Yesterday, I gave such a great shot
that Mehboob saab was speechless.
Then, what can I say? He shot
a scene with me and Nargis.
Then? I opened my eyes.
And what do I see?
I'm lying beneath the cot and
the mattress is on top of me.
What are you all doing here?
Go to the sets.
We need a boy and girl
on the set.
Do I carry them
in my pocket? Get lost.
Okay.
This is the studio.
How will we find him
in such a big studio?
When I came here earlier,
I asked my friend, Gogi, to trace him.
It's possible he may
have found him.
Who's Gogi?
Gogi... that... uh... short, stout man,
who was playing the harmonica?
Hey, mister, would you two
like to apply makeup?
- Makeup?
- Yes. Makeup. Haven't you ever applied makeup?
Oh, makeup? Of course
we have, many times.
Quite a few times, but
we're new here.
I see. Come with me.
What's all this?
What's he talking about?
I think he was waiting for someone else;
he just grabbed us instead.
- But I've never acted in films.
- As if I have.
- What now?
- Please don't worry. I'll fix everything.
In fact, it's good that we so easily
got a chance to look for Shyam.
- Where's your friend Gogi?
- He must be somewhere here.
Hey, do this love scene later.
- Come with me.
- Sure. Let's go.
I was given so much
respect in Madras.
I used to work in Gemini Studios;
in Chandralekha, I sat on a swing...
how I swung from here to there.
I swung so well.
- What's going on?
- Who let you...?
- Sorry, Mr. Assistant.
- Dada, you have to do their makeup.
- A beard and moustache for him.
- And her?
Just let her be.
- Listen, Director Sir...
- You bore me daily. - Please sit down.
Look, they have just arrived and
you're giving them a beard.
- Give me a chance too.
- What do you want?
- Shall I give you a beard?
- No, sir. I'm not talking about a beard.
Give me a chance too. What do I lack?
Let me show you how well I can dance.
Watch. Please watch now.
Sit carefully, okay?
Enough, enough, enough!
Let me sing for you.
Listen, how well I sing.
My breath is coming fast.
It's okay, no problem.
Let's dance with joy,
and sing... [singing in Tamil]
Enough, stop it.
This won't do here.
Then I'll sing in Hindi. A Lata
Mangeshkar song from the film New Delhi.
Your flute...
Your flute has become
my enemy, Lord Krishna
your flute has become my enemy
Lord Krishna... your flute
has become my enemy
You seduced me by feigning love
Now, o faithless one,
you follow me all the time
Now, my eyes...
- Did you like it?
- Forget about acting...
we'll take you
as a singer. Go.
- Sure. How nice you are!
- Dada, be quick.
Why are you staring at me?
Those same lips, the same
style, the same eyes.
The same action.
You're just like
[the actor] Dilip Kumar.
Oh, like 'Babul' in Dilip Kumar...
sorry, Dilip Kumar in the film 'Babul'...
looked at me just like this.
My heart beats began to quicken.
And then, when I returned his gaze,
he fell ill for eight days.
The director would lift him up
and sprinkle water on his face.
He'd come to his senses, look
at me and then faint again.
And this continued to happen,
again and again.
I've done your bidding, my love.
Now, give me my share.
For what?
I too have a claim
on this necklace.
On a fake pearl necklace?
I have to admire your style.
Do you know this is worth
more than Rs10,000?
Didn't you say this isn't
worth anything at all?
That estimation was only
for that idiot's benefit.
But I'm not that foolish.
Madam, go to the set.
- May I go?
- Go. Don't worry.
I'll find Shyam and
meet you on the set. Go.
How many chances do you get
to apply makeup each month?
Actually, I get
many opportunities.
But I haven't got
a major breakthrough.
Perhaps today is my lucky day.
Where is Stage No.2?
What's your name?
- Mine? - Yes.
- Laaj.
My word. Why do you
talk with downcast eyes?
People here call me Pehalwan.
I've been in this profession
for 10 years.
But, I swear to God, I've never
seen a lovelier face.
You look like Madhubala
[ the actress].
The director?
He knows me.
I'll ask him to cast you
as the supporting actress.
But when the day's
shooting ends...
What is it, Pehalwan?
What's happening here?
Disgusting! You see a
lone girl and tease her.
Don't you dare tease
a girl again, understand?
I'll tear your car... sorry, your beard
and put it into your pocket.
Get out. I said,
go, you rascal!
Miss, miss, don't be afraid.
He's a 'pehalwan' (wrestler)
only in name.
If I squint at him sternly, he will be
out of action for 36 days.
Miss, are you new here?
Where is Stage No.2?
Opposite my house... sorry, uh,
it's just across from here, miss.
Go.
Excuse me, sir,
where's Stage No.2?
I don't know.
I'm asking about
Stage No.2.
I told you I don't know.
This way or that?
Are you asking directions or
intimidating me? I don't know!
If you know, then do tell me.
You are troubling me like a beggar.
Forgive me. I don't know!
- I'm sporting a disguise.
- But why?
- To catch that thief.
- But where's the police?
I couldn't fetch them.
Where's the thief?
I saw the thief in the
dancer Neena's room.
Where's that makeup room?
Makeup room?
Uh, yes, over there.
No, not inside there.
A little to the side.
Yes, that's fine.
- Not there.
- Sir, where do I sit? Tell me.
I told you, go sit there.
Yes, that's fine.
Hey, what's wrong with you?
Oh, you're here?
Please sit.
- Where's your friend?
- He must be on his way.
Oh. Can you dance?
- Pardon?
- Dance? Ballroom dance?
- Yes, a little.
- A little? Will do.
Hello.
May I?
Who are you?
What do you want?
Necklace.
Which necklace?
Do I have to tell you?
Give it to me quietly,
or it may be that the police...
Why was this necessary?
Anyway, since you've started it,
I'll have to end it.
Should I break your bones or will you
tell me where the necklace is?
I'll tell you.
But let go of me.
Leave me. The necklace
is made of fake pearls.
- Stop talking rubbish.
- I speak the truth.
I swear. Neena called a
jeweler here and showed it to him.
He proved the necklace
is made of fake pearls.
- Fake pearls?
- Yes.
Fool. Neena and the jeweler
have conned you.
Do you know the price of
that necklace? Rs. 10,000.
- Where is it?
- With Neena.
- Where's Neena?
- At the set.
Hurry up.
Put on me No. 12.
- Go quickly. - Call Agnes.
- Agnes!
- Hello, Neena. - Hello.
- You haven't worn your earrings?
I'll put them on now.
This necklace is beautiful.
It's mine.
- Are they expensive?
- No. They're fake pearls.
Bloody jeweler. Tell me the truth.
Was the necklace real or fake?
Real, absolutely genuine.
Why did you lie to me then?
I'll tell you why later.
But right now, she has
made a fool of both of us.
So, what are your intentions?
You want her to get away with it
or retrieve the necklace?
What do you suggest?
The girl is on the set, and the
necklace is around her neck.
Obviously, we should
both be there.
Removing the necklace
is your job...
and mine is to give you
Rs.5,000.
5,000? It's actually
worth Rs.10,000.
Stolen objects are
valued differently.
Do you accept?
Let's go.
Miss Neena, let's have
a photograph. Please.
Who are you?
- Hurry up, please.
- Thank you. Please look to the side.
Please smile. Hmm...
Give me a dance pose.
No... I think the photo will be better
if you remove the necklace.
- Meaning?
- I mean that beauty isn't dependent on jewelry.
Give me the necklace. I'll return it
once I click the photo.
If you want to take a photo,
then take it like this. And hurry up.
Listen. The moment the playback begins,
get up and start dancing.
Won't you sing here?
Do you think I'm
a professional singer?
You are quite good-looking.
If the directors here like your
voice, they'll make you a hero.
I'm not interested
in becoming a hero.
The heroine is here, but...
the hero is nowhere in sight.
You are blushing.
Perhaps due to the make-up.
You look like a real bandit.
Maybe because of the moustache?
Cut! No, no, no!
You aren't doing it right.
The dance we're shooting
is a New Year dance.
And like the custom
on New Year's,
the lights will be switched off
after the dance.
Clap, wish each other
Happy New Year, etc., in the dark.
And listen.
The lights will be switched off
only for a minute.
And during this time, don't forget
to applaud or wish others.
Those eyes flash like daggers
Those eyes flash
like daggers, oh lord
They wound me here,
and here, and here
The day was passing...
and I was ready to leave
My lover and I exchanged glances
Our eyes met
Our eyes had to meet but once
I was wounded here,
and here and here
Those eyes flash
like daggers, oh lord
They wound me here,
and here, and here
What could I do...
when he said...
"I'm ensnared by your eyes...
please, stay awhile"
I hesitated,
'Should I stay?', when...
I was wounded here,
and here, and here
Those eyes flash
like daggers, oh lord
They wound me here,
and here, and here
Tell me...
have you ever seen...
a gathering, all wounded
and trembling?
It's not just me
I'm not the only one
who was hurt
They were wounded, oh,
they were wounded too
Those eyes flash
ike daggers, oh lord,
They wounded me here
and here, and here
My necklace.
Who are you?
Thief. Catch him.
Thief.
Will you hand over the necklace,
or shall we have an encore of our fight?
I'll give it.
I got it only for you.
One of the two men fighting there
has the necklace.
Inspector Sharma,
surround the place.
I don't understand how such a theft
can occur in the studio.
Neena, perhaps you can guess.
Mr. Raj, the police have
surrounded the place
They're chasing him on the
terrace. He'll be caught soon.
There he is!
Check the mains.
What's wrong, Pehalwan?
The main switch has been shut.
There's some problem.
What's happening?
Please tell me.
Constable.
Here, take this necklace and go quickly.
Get a taxi. You'll get home in time.
- And you?
- Don't worry. I'll have to deal with the police.
- Police?
- Search near the wall.
But... but I can't
leave you like this.
Please listen to me and go away.
If I leave here with the necklace,
the cops will arrest you for its theft.
Please allow me to
fulfill my promise.
I'll be satisfied if you reach home
in time with the necklace.
Why don't you understand?
If I leave, the police will arrest you.
Your self-respect is at stake.
And if you don't go,
what about your honor?
You tried to commit
suicide for this.
Get down.
Neena, why didn't you tell me earlier
that the necklace cost Rs.10,000?
Sir, he's the man who escaped
with the necklace.
- Where's the necklace?
- Inspector, I have the necklace.
And it belongs to her.
Why, Ms. Neena, didn't you say
the necklace belonged to you?
Pardon?
- Well... - Neena!
- Mr. Shyam!
Please speak without fear.
Shyam gave it to me.
Mr. Shyam, what's all this?
Inspector...
lnspector, this man
was trying to escape.
I wasn't trying
to escape but to leave.
Inspector, he's the jeweler who
connived with Neena to cheat me.
Inspector, I was called here to strike
a deal for the necklace.
Yes. You were called to declare
the real necklace a fake.
Inspector, I swear
the necklace belongs to her.
I don't know anything. All of
you come to the police station.
- Come on, Mr. Sharma.
- Inspector, I want to tell you something.
Whatever you want to say,
say it at the police station.
What are you thinking?
If I hadn't met you today, I wonder
what would have happened.
When are you getting engaged?
Father is leaving today morning.
It will happen
in a couple of days.
Have you seen the boy to whom
you are getting engaged?
No.
What does he do?
I don't know.
What do you do?
I wander around
in search of stories.
- What?
- I'm a journalist.
I write for Bharat Times.
Will you publish today's incident
in your newspaper?
Not now.
When I followed you at
Bombay Central railway station,
I thought I may get a story
for my newspaper.
Where will you find a truer,
stranger story than this?
Had it been any other girl,
I'd surely have published it.
Driver, please stop here.
So, I have fulfilled my promise.
I've brought you back home
with the necklace before 5 'o clock.
I have to confess it pains me
to separate from you.
Perhaps it grieves me
more than it does you.
But I have begun to love life
because of this exquisite pain.
I met you 6 hours ago.
But it feels like I've known you
for 6,000 years.
Why didn't you meet me
a few days earlier, hmm?
I could ask you
the same question.
We couldn't be further apart,
despite being so close together.
Perhaps this is what
is called Fate.
My only wish is that, wherever you are,
you remain happy, prosperous.
And you?
Meeting you is a source
of joy, 'tis true
Meeting you leaves me
overcome by grief.
My heart is a vagabond
Who knows
whom it will settle on?
Never stopping, never still
Chasing unknown melodies
Wavering between choices
And beaten, wanders door-to-door
Who knows
whom it will settle on?
My heart is a vagabond
Who knows
whom it will settle on?
It met someone
But is puzzled by what happened
Was it a wakeful moment?
Or perhaps just a dream
Left desolate in its own pain
Who knows
whom it will settle on?
My heart is a vagabond
Who knows
whom it will settle on?
My heart is a vagabond
Who knows whom it will settle on
Father, it's 5 o'clock.
It's 5 o'clock?
My dear, send Ramu
with a cup of tea for me.
- Tea?
- Yes, tea.
You go and get ready too.
- Me too, father?
- Yes.
Won't you come see me off?
It's time for the flight to leave, but
there's no sign of your doctor uncle.
My dear, the boy
you are going to marry...
is also coming with him.
The boy is very nice.
I like him very much.
Yet, I would like you...
to see him once, meet him once.
There they come.
Why did you stop?
What's wrong?
Hey, Doctor saab, it's she!
What?
Don't you like the boy?
Thank God.
It's she, indeed.
It's she?
You've already met Shankarlal.
This is his daughter, Laaj.
Greet him, my dear.
Very pleased to meet you.
But, why were you both delayed?
Fact is, I was saddled with
such a responsibilty last night...
I didn't get the chance
to even take a nap.
What's the matter
with you, my dear?
I don't understand
anything, father.
You'll figure it out
soon enough.
At which college do you study?
Laaj studies at National College.
She's a very bright student.
She's won quite a few prizes
for singing and dancing.
I'm fond of singing too. In fact,
people often tease me, saying...
that my parents should have
named me Hemant Kumar.
What's the matter, my dear?
Are you all right?
It's nothing, father.
Okay, my dear. Look after the house.
I'll return the day after tomorrow.
Kashyap, should I convey
any message to your mother?
Just tell her that...
uh... uh... that I'm very happy.
All right.
You may call it a joke,
but it's true
There's something that makes her
wander the streets with me
What more can I say?
You have to understand the rest
Look, look at her carefully
She's the one, indeed, it is she
It is she!
You Tube search name - Solva Saal
Hey, Leela. Give it to me.
No, I won't. It's my bottle.
Don't you dare touch my things.
Who are you to stop me?
I will touch them.
Touch it and I'll break your teeth!
Geeta! Wait till I come out.
I won't spare either of you.
You'll break my teeth?
Take a look at your long face.
I've seen it. But I won't
give you the bottle, it's mine.
- Why did you take my ribbons yesterday?
- And why did you wear my earrings?
Why did you ask to wear my bangles
for the party the other day?
I only asked for your bangles.
Didn't you take something in return?
Don't you have to go to school?
Get ready quickly.
- She's fighting with me.
- She took my bottle of hair...
Hey. Pappu.
- What do I apply on my head now?
- My shoe.
- Geeta, I'll show you...
- Sis, she's hitting me! - Hey, Geeta! Leela!
You're testing my patience.
I'll teach you both a lesson
you won't forget. Get going!
- Laaj.
- Coming, father.
Where are you, my dear?
Please come downstairs.
Everything's kept there.
Pappu, what's this?
Where are your knickers?
Sister will bring them.
- Sister will bring them, indeed!
- Where's my cap?
Cap, my foot! You haven't worn
your knickers. Aren't you ashamed?
- My tie... I can't find my tie...
- What's this, then?
I can't do a thing without you,
can't even find my clothes.
I wonder what will happen to
this house once you get married.
Who'll look after
these children?
Get ready soon, father.
I'll keep breakfast ready.
Okay, my dear.
I'll be there soon.
- Ramu, Ramu...
- Here comes the storm.
- Ramu, give me my milk.
- No, give me first.
- No. Me, first.
- Not toast, silly, milk.
- Hurry up.
- I will, just wait. I'm human, not a machine.
- "I'm human, not..."
- Hey, Leela, you won't learn, will you?
- I won't drink milk today. - Leela...
- I won't drink milk today.
Pappu, you want to be an
engine driver? Then drink your milk.
Sister, daddy is trying
to fool me again.
Laaj, you've still not had breakfast? We'll
miss the fast train. Greetings, uncle.
- Greetings, my dear.
- Ramu, just attend to the children.
- Father, I've to leave. We're very late.
- Your breakfast, my dear...
Bye-bye, sister.
SIXTEENTH YEAR
Wow! That's fantastic.
Wow. Superb.
Hello.
I said 'hello'.
- Hello.
- Tell me, why did you come so late?
- We waited so much for you.
- Who asked you to wait?
Hey, what's wrong with you?
It looks like you
had a tiff with someone.
When you are sulky,
you look like a real monkey.
- Shyam, will you listen to me?
- What is it?
When you sulk, you look
exactly like a monkey.
I'm in no mood for jokes, Laaj.
Good Lord.
You think this is a joke?
Just look at your face
in the mirror...
you look really funny.
Laaj, come on.
- Come on, Shyam.
- You go. Don't bore me.
Is this a season
to sulk, crazy one?
The season of love
comes only by chance
Is this a season
to sulk, crazy one?
Look at the rains
shimmy and sway
I've let loose my damp curls
Listen to me, oh simple one
Oh my simpleton, listen...
Look, the season of Spring
doesn't stay forever
Is this a season
to sulk, crazy one?
The season of love
comes only by chance
Is this a season
to sulk, crazy one?
These songs of my heartbeats
The stories told
by loving glances
Do listen to these, oh crazy one
Oh crazy one, what would
you know of these?
Where will you find
such a tranquil age?
Is this any season
to sulk, crazy one?
The season of love
comes only by chance
Is this any season
to sulk, crazy one?
Please let your heart
unite with mine
Turn your eyes towards me
Oh beloved, drop it...
drop this pretence, my beloved
What if this season
of love passes us by?
Is this a season
to sulk, crazy one?
The season of love
comes only by chance
Is this a season
to sulk, crazy one?
- Laaj...
- Huh? He talks! Tell me.
- It would be best, for both our sakes...
- Yes? - ...to stop meeting.
Stop meeting? Okay.
And break-up forever.
Forever? Okay, that's
acceptable too.
Laaj, what's the point of us meeting
when we can't get married?
Who says... no, you're right.
There's no point at all.
Why don't you understand?
I'm stupid.
How can I understand?
Listen, Laaj.
It's wrong of us to meet when your
father hasn't consented to our marriage.
It's pointless,
it's wrong, Laaj.
Don't say that, Shyam.
You're breaking my heart.
We can't run away from the truth,
Laaj. We can never get married.
Then you tell me,
what do we do now?
What can I say, Laaj?
There's a solution...
but you cannot do it, Laaj.
Test me whenever you wish...
I can do anything
for you, Shyam.
Then, let's elope today, Laaj...
and get married somewhere else.
Shyam, I'm prepared
to go with you.
I don't understand a thing.
Doctor, what will happen to Laaj?
Shankarlal, will you listen to me
or just continue to talk? Sit.
The boy has agreed.
He's such a nice boy.
He said, "You're my elder.
I'll do exactly
as you say."
Shankarlal, it's very difficult
to find such boys nowadays.
It's not the boy
I'm thinking of, Doctor.
- But my daughter, Laaj...
- isn't Laaj like my daughter too?
I care for her too.
You just have to go to Bangalore
once to meet his mother.
I can go whenever
you want me to.
Go by plane tomorrow morning.
Talk to his mother, fix the marriage
and return the day after.
I'll give you a letter
of introduction to give her.
- Alright.
- Get ready to leave...
The boy and I will meet you
at the airport tomorrow morning.
I'd have brought him today itself
but he has the night shift.
But I also have to inform
Laaj of this matter.
There's no need to tell Laaj.
Whatever we're doing is for her good.
Hey, Pappu?
Sister, why are you so late?
I can't fall sleep.
I've come, now go to sleep.
My dear,
wake me up at 5 a.m.
I've to go to Bangalore
by the morning flight.
Listen.
Sit.
My dear.
It's possible that the decision
I'm making about your life...
may convince you that
I'm a bad person.
Perhaps you will even hate me.
But, my dear, all I
want to tell you is...
to have faith in me.
What I'm doing is
for your own good.
Go, my dear Go to sleep.
Laaj, did anyone
see you leaving?
No. But I'm scared, Shyam.
What's there to be afraid of? Everything
will be fine once we reach Delhi.
Please speak softly.
I hope he didn't hear.
You're unnecessarily worrying.
He's sleeping.
- What's in this?
- The necklace that I brought from home.
- Take care of it.
- Only a necklace?
- Yes. I didn't bring anything else.
- But, Laaj...
- how will one necklace suffice?
- It's very valuable, made of real pearls.
Mother used to say it's
worth Rs10,000.
I'm ashamed that I have to
take the necklace from you.
- I won't be able to sell it.
- There you go again.
When you have enough money,
buy me a new one.
Laaj, I'll just go
buy some cigarettes.
Buy them at Bombay Central.
It's available right here.
I'll be back soon.
- What if the train leaves?
- Don't worry, I'll be back in time.
One packet Capstan.
Why did you have to pull the chain?
I'd boarded the next car.
I didn't pull the chain.
Someone else must have.
Come on.
Laaj, you look very worried.
My heart skipped a beat when the
train moved and you hadn't returned.
Laaj, I was just buying cigarettes,
when the train left.
I couldn't reach this car.
For a moment I felt as if someone
had given me a rude shock.
I'll continue to be afraid
until we reach Delhi.
You've sent a telegram
to your family, haven't you?
Telegram?
What telegram?
To inform them of our arrival?
So they can meet us at the station?
Oh? To inform them we're coming?
I've already sent that.
Laaj, mother will be
very happy to see you.
You don't know my mother, Laaj.
She's great.
Some guys have all the luck.
Others don't even get crumbs.
Will I always remain a bachelor?
Just look at your face!
My parents find
my face adorable.
I wonder why girls look at me
and feel embarrassed.
Anyway, I'll surely find some
shameless woman or the other.
- What?
- Nothing.
Forget all that. Tell me about you.
What have you done?
- You have a nice face, right?
- Yes, thankfully. - Thankfully, indeed.
Then why doesn't
any girl like you?
Why don't you fall for someone?
What do I say about my heart?
Why?
My heart is just a vagabond
My heart is just a vagabond
Who knows whom it will settle on
Pretty girls beckoned,
even embraced me
They tried to coax me
but my heart wouldn't listen
It's too innocent, poor thing
Who knows whom it will settle for
My heart is just a vagabond
Who knows whom it will settle on
My strange, crazed heart
has neither hearth nor home
It's estranged from the earth,
separated from the skies
My heart's a falling star
Who knows whom it will fall for
My heart is just a vagabond
Who knows whom it will settle on
It has seen the whole world.
It is everyone's refuge
But my heart remained mine,
never belonged to anyone else
This gypsy heart is on a journey
Who knows its journey's end?
My heart is just a vagabond
Who knows whom it will settle on
When I fell in love,
no priest could be found
My heart lost its gamble
just when it staked its all
Rejected by the whole world
Who knows if
it will ever find anyone
My heart is just a vagabond
Who knows whom it will settle on
Hey Gopi, have the
boy and girl left?
- Yes.
- Come on, let's follow them.
- Why?
- Why don't you understand?
This girl has stolen jewelry from
home and eloped with this guy.
We may get a sensational story
for our newspaper.
What do I care
about the story, huh?
Look Gopi, if I don't file a story today,
the editor will sack me.
Listen, I've some urgent work
at the National Studio,
- you follow them.
- Fine. I'll go then.
Two first class tickets
to Ahmedabad.
How long before the train leaves?
Only 3 minutes.
Why doesn't it leave?
I'm frightened to death.
When father wakes up in the
morning, what will he go through?
And who will get the children
ready for school?
You're worrying unnecessarily.
Once the train moves,
you will be fine.
My God, Laaj! Your doctor uncle...
Quick! Hide in the bathroom.
Wretched man.
Don't you dare touch me.
Wonderful! I save your life
and get threats in return?
- Stop that man.
- Which man?
That man who's running away.
Quick, I say!
Am I your servant? If you want my help,
beg me, request me, say 'please'.
May I ask who that man is?
Just stop him.
I'm not in favor of stopping a man
who can leave a beautiful girl like you.
He's vanished.
Absolutely disappeared.
Just like horns
from a donkey's head.
Actually, today's lovers love the girl's
jewelry more than they love the girl.
The man seems honest to me.
He left you and took what he wanted.
Anyway, what's the point
in crying over spilled milk?
You can't climb over
this railing without help.
I don't need your help.
Your wish.
Watching your attempt to climb these
railings reminds me of my college days.
What lively days.
When I returned late at night,
I'd climb my hostel walls this way.
It seems you've never
stayed in a hostel.
No wonder you can't climb
the railing. Total ignoramus!
For God's sake,
help me. Please.
That's more like it, no?
Come here.
He must have gone this way.
Sardar saab, did a man
hire a taxi here just now?
Everybody hires taxis here, sir.
But whom are you talking about?
I'm asking about the man who
hired the taxi ahead of yours.
It's night time.
Who can see clearly?
He... He was carrying a bag.
Miss, he was definitely
carrying something.
He came in a hurry,
sat in the taxi and left.
- Which way did he go?
- God alone knows.
Did you notice
the license number?
Number? No, sir, I didn't.
The taxi's model?
What model was it?
It was an Austin... uh, a Hillman...
It was some 'man'.
- Any other clue?
- I know the driver.
So then tell me where he lives,
where's his house?
I can tell you that, sir, but what's
the problem? He's a family man.
There's no problem, Sardar saab.
We're following his passenger.
Just tell me, when does he
return home?
It's time for him
to return the cab.
If he doesn't get a passenger,
he'll head straight home.
- Suppose he finds one, then?
- He may not return till tomorrow.
If you want to take a chance,
then come with me right now.
I'll show you his house.
That's great. Why didn't you
say so before?
Come, sir, come.
Let's take a chance.
Very well, sir.
Let's leave right away.
Forgive me, perhaps you... uh...
lost your friend because of me.
- What's your name?
- Nothing.
That's a nice name.
Where do you live?
- Nowhere.
- That's a nice place, too.
Who was that boy?
- I can't tell you anything.
- Then that's the best.
Where were you going with him?
To hell.
If there are beautiful girls like
you in hell, may I come there?
My name is Kashyap.
Prannath Kashyap.
- I have no desire to know.
- But I yearn to tell you.
My name is old-fashioned,
but meaningful.
If you wish, you may
call me 'Nath' (Lord).
Okay?
Are you driving a taxi or a goods train?
Can't you go faster?
I drive a taxi, miss, not an aeroplane.
How can I drive faster than this?
Absolutely right, Sardar saab.
Don't go above 30mph or
the cops will give you a ticket.
Even if you get a ticket,
I'm willing to pay the fine.
Sardar saab, a sensible man will
rarely trust a woman's word.
- But, it's your call.
- Well said, sir.
- You're absolutely right. How can I believe you, miss?
- Hey, careful!
Anyway, forget all this.
At least tell me his name.
- Whose?
- The one who absconded.
I can't tell you anything.
What's your name? Nothing.
Where do you live? Nowhere.
Whom are you pursuing?
I don't know.
At least, madam, let me know what
the matter is... what your stories are...
- Driver, how much further?
- Just a little further, miss.
- How much did the necklace cost?
- It was very expensive.
Necklace? What necklace?
I don't know what you're talking about.
The one with which
that boy absconded.
I couldn't hear its price
in the local train.
- He didn't absond with the necklace.
- Then why are you pursuing him?
I have some urgent work
with him.
Fortunate indeed is that boy whom
a beautiful girl like you is pursuing.
My tragedy is that I have
run after girls all my life.
But no girl has ever
run after me.
Anyway, forget that.
What work do you have with
that respectable man?
- What's it to you?
- Nothing.
I simply want to know if I'm...
running with a thief or after one.
Think whatever you want.
- Please wait, sir. I'll go and enquire.
- Very well.
- Greetings!
- Greetings.
Has Banta Singh returned?
Please sit. He'll come soon.
- Who are those two love birds?
- Do be quiet. They're my passengers.
Why do you look so worried?
- Why, what's the matter?
- Shh...
The problem is that the boy
doesn't know the girl.
They're pursuing someone.
From their conversation, I gathered
that a necklace has been stolen.
What if it becomes a police case?
I wanted to ask you what I should do.
Why should you be afraid?
Go ask the boy who the girl is.
If he doesn't answer, call me.
I'll take them to the police station.
Okay, that seems best.
I'll go ask him who the girl is.
Sir, Banta Singh hasn't returned.
He should be on his way.
Sir, would you please
come out for a moment?
- What's the matter, Sardarji?
- It's very hot.
It's hot? You called me out
to say this?
Listen, please come
over here for a minute.
It's like this...
I'm a little suspicious.
- Look sir, I'm a poor taxi driver...
- Yes? - ...and I...
Yes, what is it, Sardarji?
- Let me ask you one question.
- Ask two.
Who is she?
Sardarji, she is a...
uh... a girl.
A girl? Even I know that.
But who is she?
- She's that one.
- That one?
- The one.
- The one? - Yes.
She's the one, indeed...
it is she
Look, look at her carefully
She's the one, indeed...
it is she
You must have heard this tale
in the village square
That a king was trapped
in a fairy's spell
That fairy has returned
with a new face
Look, look at her carefully
She's the one, indeed, it is she
You may remember
what the poets have said
Folks with innocent faces
may yet be executioners
They have no hearts but those
that are made of stone
Look, look at her carefully
She's the one, indeed, it is she
She is the one for whom
Farhad gave his life
In whose memory, weeping,
Majnu roamed the jungles
Romeo breathed his last
in her desire
Look, look at her carefully
She's the one, indeed, it is she
You may call this a joke,
but it's true
There's something that makes her
wander the streets with me
What more can I say?
You've to understand the rest
Look, look at her carefully
She's the one, indeed, it is she
- Yes, that's the one.
- Who? The boy with the bag?
- Yes, he.
- I dropped him off at National Studio.
- Then, Sardarji, please take us there.
- Please sit.
You? Here?
At this hour?
What can I do, my love?
I can't stay away from you.
I'd warned you earlier, too,
not to come to the studio.
You will surely malign me.
I've told you often enough
to quit films and marry me.
I've no desire
to starve to death.
I'll keep you like a queen.
You only know how to talk.
I'd told you, some day, I would
erase all your grievances.
Close your eyes.
Please?
These are real pearls. Do you
know their worth? Rs10,000.
- How much is it?
- Re.1 and 3 annas.
Re.1 and 3 annas. Here's Rs5.
Give the rest to the other Sardarji...
- in whose taxi we came to your house.
- Okay.
Please wait here.
I'll look for him in the studio.
He shouldn't spot you
and hide somewhere.
Don't worry, I'll be back soon.
You don't know these nice girls;
they will die before they breathe a word.
If you ask me, she must have
returned home by now...
and must be crying
her heart out.
Still, Shyam, keeping this
necklace with us is dangerous.
Why don't we sell it
and with the money...
Get married, right?
I know a jeweler.
Excuse me, sir, does a Mr. Shyam
work in this studio?
The time? I have no watch.
I'm asking about Mr. Sham,
not the time.
- Give me a matchbox.
- A matchbox?
Matches? Oh, yes, matches.
Here, take them.
Yes, take it in your hand.
- Give me a cigar.
- I don't have a cigar. I've cigarettes.
- Give me a cigar.
- Here, take a cigarette.
Take the cigarette also
in your hand.
As I was saying, sir,
I'm looking for a man.
You're looking for a job? There are
no jobs here. Search elsewhere.
Not a job. I'm looking for a boy.
A girl? Is she beautiful?
Not a girl. A boy!
Hey, sir, why do you get angry?
I'm slightly hard of hearing...
Which department
does he work in?
Ah, now you're talking! I don't know
the department, but he's in the studio.
Search Stage No. 2.
- Where?
- Find it.
Where is this Stage No. 2?
My name?
My name is Motiram.
I'm not asking your name. I'm asking
about Stage No. 2. Where's it?
- Go there.
- Then say so.
Mr. Motiram, get me through
to this number.
There's been no call for you.
- Uff! I didn't ask about incoming calls.
I want to make a call.
Yes, I heard. Which number
do you want?
Hey, forget that. Come in.
Kashyap, what are you
doing here?
And whose picture
were you taking?
I needed some snaps of the shooting
for my newspaper, that's why I'm here.
- But what are you doing here?
- I'm stuck in a strange dilemma.
Remember that couple sitting
behind us in the train?
- That Romeo and Juliet?
- Yes, the very same.
That Romeo absconded
with Juliet's necklace.
Absconded? Weren't they
eloping together on the train?
- How did the girl get left behind?
- Today's Romeos don't stay for long.
Hmm, so what? If Romeo absconds with
the necklace, you elope with Juliet.
- But where is she?
- She's waiting outside.
Outside? Okay... sorry...
I'll be back soon.
It's a joke for you;
that poor girl is terrified.
So?
I've learned the boy has come to this
studio with the necklace.
- To the studio?
- Yes, do one thing. Somehow, find him...
- and keep an eye on him. I'll fetch the police.
- Okay.
You fetch the police.
I'll leave.
- Joking again?
- No, you get the police, I'll find him.
- Happy now?
- Yes.
- Any news?
- Nothing. I tried my best.
It's such a big studio. He may
be hiding inside. Come along.
- Where?
- Police station.
- Police station?
- Yes, it's impossible to find him without the police's help.
The police will search the studio
and arrest him if he's inside.
- Come. Let's not waste time.
- Please wait.
Why go to the police for such a
petty matter? It's a waste of time.
Amazing. That man has
run away with your necklace...
and you don't even want to
report it to the police.
If you didn't want the necklace back,
why did we run around so much?
You wasted my time, too.
I apologize for the trouble
you went through for me.
Look, that's not the issue.
You seem to be from a decent family.
And you're in trouble. Believe me,
I want to help you get out of it.
Please tell me - what's all this?
I can't say anything,
can't tell you anything.
Listen!
Then let me take you home. It's late,
and it's not right for you to go alone.
Don't worry about me.
I'll go home on my own.
- But... alone... so late...
- I told you I don't want to go with you.
Let me go.
Whatever I'm doing
is for your own good.
Sister, where did you go so late?
I couldn't fall sleep.
I can't do a thing without you.
You seem to be a girl
from a decent family.
What will happen to this house
when you get married?
Hey, mister, what's happening?
Nothing, constable. She
slipped on the staircase and fell.
- What's the problem?
- Problem? Nothing, constable. We live close by.
We came out for a stroll. Fact is,
she's been unwell for awhile...
- and she felt dizzy, and fell down.
- Fell? - Yes.
- Who are you?
- Me? I am... we are...
Er... she's my wife.
- And I'm Prannath. - Who?
- Her Prannath.
- Who are you?
- He's our constable, the constable.
He was just asking about you.
- Nath? - Nath?
- She always calls me Nath. That's why.
Take her home quickly
or she'll catch a cold.
Yes, I agree. You go.
I was afraid you'd do something
like this. That's why I followed you.
Why did you rescue me? lt'd
have been better if I had died.
How can I face father?
No. I won't go home.
I can't face father.
I'll die. I won't go home. Let me drown.
Let me go. Let me drown.
- What are you doing?
- I told you I won't go home. Let me go.
- I won't go.
- No?
Sit here.
If you were to die like this,
how would your father face the world?
Committing suicide doesn't
solve your problems.
- I hope you aren't hurt?
- No.
When father finds out about all this,
what will he go through?
People in the neighborhood
will make my life difficult.
Don't worry. Everything will
be fine. Who was that boy?
Why did you run away with him?
What's his name?
Shyam. Shyam Khanna.
Father was going to fix my marriage
elsewhere, and I loved Shyam.
I believed his lies
and left home.
I took the necklace from home
at his behest.
How was I to know he
would deceive me like this?
Damn. Why hasn't he
come yet?
I don't understand
where he might be.
I'll phone him again.
It's 11:45 now.
You have to awaken your father
at exactly 5a.m.
If we try our best, it won't be
difficult to find him by then.
If we don't find the necklace,
how will I go home?
Finding the necklace is my job.
- Greetings.
- Greetings, sir. What's the matter?
We are a bit... drenched.
It's not raining, sir.
How did you get drenched?
Well, it so happened we...
we were walking, and someone
threw water from above us.
And we were drenched. Right?
It looks like they threw
a lot of water on you.
Please have these clothes
dried and ironed quickly.
And until then, please give us
something else to wear.
Sir, it will cost a rupee each
to have them dried and ironed.
Sure. Charge a rupee each.
Here's two rupees.
- They're wet. Dry them too.
- Here, Sawariya.
And listen... bring them
something to wear.
I'm freezing to death.
Before jumping in,
you should have checked...
to see if the water
was cold or warm.
Here, sir, clothes for both
of you. Go inside and change.
- Together?
- No, nearby.
What I mean is, a curtain...
in the middle.
- Here?
- Yes.
- And you?
- You... here.
And I...
will be here.
Is that okay?
It'll have to do.
You haven't told me your name.
- I am Laaj.
- 'Laaj'(shy)? Is that why you're always overcome by shyness?
You do remember
my name, don't you?
Your parents have
named you incorrectly.
You should have been named
Hemant Kumar (the singer) instead.
Tell me, where did you
learn to sing?
- Did you like it?
- Yes. Somewhat.
Tell me, why were you making
faces at me while singing?
I was very angry.
And now?
I don't know.
Who's there at home?
No one right now,
but very soon...
Will your family arrive?
You're amazing. Here I am, still
unmarried, and you talk of children?
Fact is, I've never met a girl
whom I wanted to marry.
I'm sorry, I thought
you were married.
So tell me, why
haven't you married yet?
What to do? I never fell in love.
But, now...
- Now what?
- I've begun to like someone.
- Who is she?
- There is someone.
- How is she?
- She is beautiful...
but a bit temperamental.
- How long have you known her?
- She's a recent acquaintance.
Where does she live?
She used to live elsewhere before,
but now, she resides in my heart.
Fortunate is that girl
who resides in your heart.
But the fun begins only when
I reside in her heart as well.
Why don't you ask her?
I told you she's a bit
temperamental, so I'm slightly...
- scared.
- You're a coward?
She won't eat you.
Who knows?
Look at my predicament
My gait has changed
Look, I've turned sixteen
When I look at the moon
and the stars, dear sir
I have no control
Seems like the Spring nights
have spread their magic
Really?
This transient youth...
is strangely intoxicating
Crazed by the whispers of Spring
They spoke of my predicament...
my wayward tresses
Look, I've turned sixteen
When I walk the path alone
Thousands of handsome young men
Cry out, 'take our hearts
oh doe-eyed one'
I see!
Snapping the strings of reason
The fair lady stepped out
so furtively.
Why, oh doe-eyed one?
This straightforward gait...
has become wayward
Look, I've turned sixteen
I was innocent
Till his intoxicating...
eyes cast its spell
despite my tears
Beware, fair lady
The world is crazy about you
As you meet their gaze...
or step towards them,
tread carefully
'Tis a wondrous age...
the age of understanding
Look, I've turned sixteen
The ways of men are shabby
Their gaze, deceitful
And on their lips are false
pledges of love
Understood, sir?
Forget these tales, fair one
Look how beautiful is...
this season of intoxication,
this night of love
Those with whom I share
my plight...
they lay the snare
Look, I turned sixteen
Look, she has turned sixteen
How long have you
known this washerwoman?
I saw her for the first time
in my life today.
Oh? So that's why you mingled so
closely with her and sang along.
I was singing to entertain you.
I was also watching the person
who was being entertained by you.
This washerwoman was very pretty,
and she dances like lightning.
What do you think?
Let me ask you, sir, do you do
anything else in life other than sing?
At times, you're singing
in a moving train...
sometimes in front of taxi drivers
or with washerwomen
Have you no 'laaj' (shame)?
If this 'Laaj' would come into my life,
what more could I ask for?
The fact is, since I first saw you,
I feel like...
singing forever.
Who told you that only songs
can express what the heart feels?
It's not about conversation;
this is business.
Where's the necklace?
The necklace is still
with that fool.
He wants to sell it to you
and marry me.
All my sympathies are with him.
Listen.
Shyam, meet him.
He's Mr. Biharilal,
the city's most eminent jeweler.
- I met him here.
- Please sit.
Mr. Shyam, do you also
work in films?
No, I... What do I say?
The truth is, Mr. Biharilal,
the necklace I referred to...
during our telephone call,
belongs to him.
And he wants to sell it.
I thought it's such
a beautiful piece...
why not sell it to you?
It's very kind of you to...
have so much respect for me.
Where's the necklace?
Here it is.
You definitely know how to
fool someone, Miss Neena.
Your performance is fantastic.
Now show me the real necklace.
- Real one?
- This is the genuine piece.
Mr. Shyam, you said
you don't work in films.
And you're acting too?
- This necklace is made of fake pearls.
- Fake pearls?
How can that be? This is
valued at Rs.10,000.
Mr. Shyam, this isn't worth
even 10 cowries (shells).
Mr. Biharilal, perhaps you made
a mistake in testing this?
Hmm... perhaps, after this,
you will say...
that all my life, I've been dealing
not with diamonds,
but with pebbles.
My dear sir, I can spot
a gem anywhere.
But when it is a pebble,
how can I say it's a diamond?
My only regret is that...
the pearl I was
sizing up at home,
I may have lost that deal.
Anyway, Miss. Neena, I can
do anything for you.
I'll leave.
Don't. The necklace
is fake? Neena?
I'll show him out.
As far as I'm concerned, this is
a genuine pearl necklace.
Madam, the shot is ready.
Please wear the dance costume.
Yesterday, I gave such a great shot
that Mehboob saab was speechless.
Then, what can I say? He shot
a scene with me and Nargis.
Then? I opened my eyes.
And what do I see?
I'm lying beneath the cot and
the mattress is on top of me.
What are you all doing here?
Go to the sets.
We need a boy and girl
on the set.
Do I carry them
in my pocket? Get lost.
Okay.
This is the studio.
How will we find him
in such a big studio?
When I came here earlier,
I asked my friend, Gogi, to trace him.
It's possible he may
have found him.
Who's Gogi?
Gogi... that... uh... short, stout man,
who was playing the harmonica?
Hey, mister, would you two
like to apply makeup?
- Makeup?
- Yes. Makeup. Haven't you ever applied makeup?
Oh, makeup? Of course
we have, many times.
Quite a few times, but
we're new here.
I see. Come with me.
What's all this?
What's he talking about?
I think he was waiting for someone else;
he just grabbed us instead.
- But I've never acted in films.
- As if I have.
- What now?
- Please don't worry. I'll fix everything.
In fact, it's good that we so easily
got a chance to look for Shyam.
- Where's your friend Gogi?
- He must be somewhere here.
Hey, do this love scene later.
- Come with me.
- Sure. Let's go.
I was given so much
respect in Madras.
I used to work in Gemini Studios;
in Chandralekha, I sat on a swing...
how I swung from here to there.
I swung so well.
- What's going on?
- Who let you...?
- Sorry, Mr. Assistant.
- Dada, you have to do their makeup.
- A beard and moustache for him.
- And her?
Just let her be.
- Listen, Director Sir...
- You bore me daily. - Please sit down.
Look, they have just arrived and
you're giving them a beard.
- Give me a chance too.
- What do you want?
- Shall I give you a beard?
- No, sir. I'm not talking about a beard.
Give me a chance too. What do I lack?
Let me show you how well I can dance.
Watch. Please watch now.
Sit carefully, okay?
Enough, enough, enough!
Let me sing for you.
Listen, how well I sing.
My breath is coming fast.
It's okay, no problem.
Let's dance with joy,
and sing... [singing in Tamil]
Enough, stop it.
This won't do here.
Then I'll sing in Hindi. A Lata
Mangeshkar song from the film New Delhi.
Your flute...
Your flute has become
my enemy, Lord Krishna
your flute has become my enemy
Lord Krishna... your flute
has become my enemy
You seduced me by feigning love
Now, o faithless one,
you follow me all the time
Now, my eyes...
- Did you like it?
- Forget about acting...
we'll take you
as a singer. Go.
- Sure. How nice you are!
- Dada, be quick.
Why are you staring at me?
Those same lips, the same
style, the same eyes.
The same action.
You're just like
[the actor] Dilip Kumar.
Oh, like 'Babul' in Dilip Kumar...
sorry, Dilip Kumar in the film 'Babul'...
looked at me just like this.
My heart beats began to quicken.
And then, when I returned his gaze,
he fell ill for eight days.
The director would lift him up
and sprinkle water on his face.
He'd come to his senses, look
at me and then faint again.
And this continued to happen,
again and again.
I've done your bidding, my love.
Now, give me my share.
For what?
I too have a claim
on this necklace.
On a fake pearl necklace?
I have to admire your style.
Do you know this is worth
more than Rs10,000?
Didn't you say this isn't
worth anything at all?
That estimation was only
for that idiot's benefit.
But I'm not that foolish.
Madam, go to the set.
- May I go?
- Go. Don't worry.
I'll find Shyam and
meet you on the set. Go.
How many chances do you get
to apply makeup each month?
Actually, I get
many opportunities.
But I haven't got
a major breakthrough.
Perhaps today is my lucky day.
Where is Stage No.2?
What's your name?
- Mine? - Yes.
- Laaj.
My word. Why do you
talk with downcast eyes?
People here call me Pehalwan.
I've been in this profession
for 10 years.
But, I swear to God, I've never
seen a lovelier face.
You look like Madhubala
[ the actress].
The director?
He knows me.
I'll ask him to cast you
as the supporting actress.
But when the day's
shooting ends...
What is it, Pehalwan?
What's happening here?
Disgusting! You see a
lone girl and tease her.
Don't you dare tease
a girl again, understand?
I'll tear your car... sorry, your beard
and put it into your pocket.
Get out. I said,
go, you rascal!
Miss, miss, don't be afraid.
He's a 'pehalwan' (wrestler)
only in name.
If I squint at him sternly, he will be
out of action for 36 days.
Miss, are you new here?
Where is Stage No.2?
Opposite my house... sorry, uh,
it's just across from here, miss.
Go.
Excuse me, sir,
where's Stage No.2?
I don't know.
I'm asking about
Stage No.2.
I told you I don't know.
This way or that?
Are you asking directions or
intimidating me? I don't know!
If you know, then do tell me.
You are troubling me like a beggar.
Forgive me. I don't know!
- I'm sporting a disguise.
- But why?
- To catch that thief.
- But where's the police?
I couldn't fetch them.
Where's the thief?
I saw the thief in the
dancer Neena's room.
Where's that makeup room?
Makeup room?
Uh, yes, over there.
No, not inside there.
A little to the side.
Yes, that's fine.
- Not there.
- Sir, where do I sit? Tell me.
I told you, go sit there.
Yes, that's fine.
Hey, what's wrong with you?
Oh, you're here?
Please sit.
- Where's your friend?
- He must be on his way.
Oh. Can you dance?
- Pardon?
- Dance? Ballroom dance?
- Yes, a little.
- A little? Will do.
Hello.
May I?
Who are you?
What do you want?
Necklace.
Which necklace?
Do I have to tell you?
Give it to me quietly,
or it may be that the police...
Why was this necessary?
Anyway, since you've started it,
I'll have to end it.
Should I break your bones or will you
tell me where the necklace is?
I'll tell you.
But let go of me.
Leave me. The necklace
is made of fake pearls.
- Stop talking rubbish.
- I speak the truth.
I swear. Neena called a
jeweler here and showed it to him.
He proved the necklace
is made of fake pearls.
- Fake pearls?
- Yes.
Fool. Neena and the jeweler
have conned you.
Do you know the price of
that necklace? Rs. 10,000.
- Where is it?
- With Neena.
- Where's Neena?
- At the set.
Hurry up.
Put on me No. 12.
- Go quickly. - Call Agnes.
- Agnes!
- Hello, Neena. - Hello.
- You haven't worn your earrings?
I'll put them on now.
This necklace is beautiful.
It's mine.
- Are they expensive?
- No. They're fake pearls.
Bloody jeweler. Tell me the truth.
Was the necklace real or fake?
Real, absolutely genuine.
Why did you lie to me then?
I'll tell you why later.
But right now, she has
made a fool of both of us.
So, what are your intentions?
You want her to get away with it
or retrieve the necklace?
What do you suggest?
The girl is on the set, and the
necklace is around her neck.
Obviously, we should
both be there.
Removing the necklace
is your job...
and mine is to give you
Rs.5,000.
5,000? It's actually
worth Rs.10,000.
Stolen objects are
valued differently.
Do you accept?
Let's go.
Miss Neena, let's have
a photograph. Please.
Who are you?
- Hurry up, please.
- Thank you. Please look to the side.
Please smile. Hmm...
Give me a dance pose.
No... I think the photo will be better
if you remove the necklace.
- Meaning?
- I mean that beauty isn't dependent on jewelry.
Give me the necklace. I'll return it
once I click the photo.
If you want to take a photo,
then take it like this. And hurry up.
Listen. The moment the playback begins,
get up and start dancing.
Won't you sing here?
Do you think I'm
a professional singer?
You are quite good-looking.
If the directors here like your
voice, they'll make you a hero.
I'm not interested
in becoming a hero.
The heroine is here, but...
the hero is nowhere in sight.
You are blushing.
Perhaps due to the make-up.
You look like a real bandit.
Maybe because of the moustache?
Cut! No, no, no!
You aren't doing it right.
The dance we're shooting
is a New Year dance.
And like the custom
on New Year's,
the lights will be switched off
after the dance.
Clap, wish each other
Happy New Year, etc., in the dark.
And listen.
The lights will be switched off
only for a minute.
And during this time, don't forget
to applaud or wish others.
Those eyes flash like daggers
Those eyes flash
like daggers, oh lord
They wound me here,
and here, and here
The day was passing...
and I was ready to leave
My lover and I exchanged glances
Our eyes met
Our eyes had to meet but once
I was wounded here,
and here and here
Those eyes flash
like daggers, oh lord
They wound me here,
and here, and here
What could I do...
when he said...
"I'm ensnared by your eyes...
please, stay awhile"
I hesitated,
'Should I stay?', when...
I was wounded here,
and here, and here
Those eyes flash
like daggers, oh lord
They wound me here,
and here, and here
Tell me...
have you ever seen...
a gathering, all wounded
and trembling?
It's not just me
I'm not the only one
who was hurt
They were wounded, oh,
they were wounded too
Those eyes flash
ike daggers, oh lord,
They wounded me here
and here, and here
My necklace.
Who are you?
Thief. Catch him.
Thief.
Will you hand over the necklace,
or shall we have an encore of our fight?
I'll give it.
I got it only for you.
One of the two men fighting there
has the necklace.
Inspector Sharma,
surround the place.
I don't understand how such a theft
can occur in the studio.
Neena, perhaps you can guess.
Mr. Raj, the police have
surrounded the place
They're chasing him on the
terrace. He'll be caught soon.
There he is!
Check the mains.
What's wrong, Pehalwan?
The main switch has been shut.
There's some problem.
What's happening?
Please tell me.
Constable.
Here, take this necklace and go quickly.
Get a taxi. You'll get home in time.
- And you?
- Don't worry. I'll have to deal with the police.
- Police?
- Search near the wall.
But... but I can't
leave you like this.
Please listen to me and go away.
If I leave here with the necklace,
the cops will arrest you for its theft.
Please allow me to
fulfill my promise.
I'll be satisfied if you reach home
in time with the necklace.
Why don't you understand?
If I leave, the police will arrest you.
Your self-respect is at stake.
And if you don't go,
what about your honor?
You tried to commit
suicide for this.
Get down.
Neena, why didn't you tell me earlier
that the necklace cost Rs.10,000?
Sir, he's the man who escaped
with the necklace.
- Where's the necklace?
- Inspector, I have the necklace.
And it belongs to her.
Why, Ms. Neena, didn't you say
the necklace belonged to you?
Pardon?
- Well... - Neena!
- Mr. Shyam!
Please speak without fear.
Shyam gave it to me.
Mr. Shyam, what's all this?
Inspector...
lnspector, this man
was trying to escape.
I wasn't trying
to escape but to leave.
Inspector, he's the jeweler who
connived with Neena to cheat me.
Inspector, I was called here to strike
a deal for the necklace.
Yes. You were called to declare
the real necklace a fake.
Inspector, I swear
the necklace belongs to her.
I don't know anything. All of
you come to the police station.
- Come on, Mr. Sharma.
- Inspector, I want to tell you something.
Whatever you want to say,
say it at the police station.
What are you thinking?
If I hadn't met you today, I wonder
what would have happened.
When are you getting engaged?
Father is leaving today morning.
It will happen
in a couple of days.
Have you seen the boy to whom
you are getting engaged?
No.
What does he do?
I don't know.
What do you do?
I wander around
in search of stories.
- What?
- I'm a journalist.
I write for Bharat Times.
Will you publish today's incident
in your newspaper?
Not now.
When I followed you at
Bombay Central railway station,
I thought I may get a story
for my newspaper.
Where will you find a truer,
stranger story than this?
Had it been any other girl,
I'd surely have published it.
Driver, please stop here.
So, I have fulfilled my promise.
I've brought you back home
with the necklace before 5 'o clock.
I have to confess it pains me
to separate from you.
Perhaps it grieves me
more than it does you.
But I have begun to love life
because of this exquisite pain.
I met you 6 hours ago.
But it feels like I've known you
for 6,000 years.
Why didn't you meet me
a few days earlier, hmm?
I could ask you
the same question.
We couldn't be further apart,
despite being so close together.
Perhaps this is what
is called Fate.
My only wish is that, wherever you are,
you remain happy, prosperous.
And you?
Meeting you is a source
of joy, 'tis true
Meeting you leaves me
overcome by grief.
My heart is a vagabond
Who knows
whom it will settle on?
Never stopping, never still
Chasing unknown melodies
Wavering between choices
And beaten, wanders door-to-door
Who knows
whom it will settle on?
My heart is a vagabond
Who knows
whom it will settle on?
It met someone
But is puzzled by what happened
Was it a wakeful moment?
Or perhaps just a dream
Left desolate in its own pain
Who knows
whom it will settle on?
My heart is a vagabond
Who knows
whom it will settle on?
My heart is a vagabond
Who knows whom it will settle on
Father, it's 5 o'clock.
It's 5 o'clock?
My dear, send Ramu
with a cup of tea for me.
- Tea?
- Yes, tea.
You go and get ready too.
- Me too, father?
- Yes.
Won't you come see me off?
It's time for the flight to leave, but
there's no sign of your doctor uncle.
My dear, the boy
you are going to marry...
is also coming with him.
The boy is very nice.
I like him very much.
Yet, I would like you...
to see him once, meet him once.
There they come.
Why did you stop?
What's wrong?
Hey, Doctor saab, it's she!
What?
Don't you like the boy?
Thank God.
It's she, indeed.
It's she?
You've already met Shankarlal.
This is his daughter, Laaj.
Greet him, my dear.
Very pleased to meet you.
But, why were you both delayed?
Fact is, I was saddled with
such a responsibilty last night...
I didn't get the chance
to even take a nap.
What's the matter
with you, my dear?
I don't understand
anything, father.
You'll figure it out
soon enough.
At which college do you study?
Laaj studies at National College.
She's a very bright student.
She's won quite a few prizes
for singing and dancing.
I'm fond of singing too. In fact,
people often tease me, saying...
that my parents should have
named me Hemant Kumar.
What's the matter, my dear?
Are you all right?
It's nothing, father.
Okay, my dear. Look after the house.
I'll return the day after tomorrow.
Kashyap, should I convey
any message to your mother?
Just tell her that...
uh... uh... that I'm very happy.
All right.
You may call it a joke,
but it's true
There's something that makes her
wander the streets with me
What more can I say?
You have to understand the rest
Look, look at her carefully
She's the one, indeed, it is she
It is she!