36 Vayadhinile (2015) - full transcript

SURIYA
presents

JYOTIKA
as 'Vasanthi'

"Come, my precious princess"

"With vigor, as a youngster
let's rise to the occasion, dear"

"Kick up your heels, no fear"

"Go get them, tiger
Venture and wager"

"If the town wants to
know about you"

"Hey! Set up a mike and boldly roar
your name loudly into the speaker"

"People will put you on a pedestal
Weigh you as 24 carat gold, girl"

"Lock, stock and barrel
They will lock you up, girl"

"Walk out of your prison, dear"



"You be your own savior"

"My dear girl child world over"

"Princess don't cower"

"Plunge into new waters of adventure"

"Make your mark in every sphere"

"Go the whole 9 yards on 5th gear"

"Your dream is your signature"

"With vigor, as a youngster
let's rise to the occasion, dear"

"Kick up your heels, no fear"

"Go get them, tiger
Your dream is your signature"

How old are you?

(loud yawn)

President's convoy has
moved from Raj Bhavan

We've got general details
about Vasanthi Ram Prasad



She works as upper division clerk
in the revenue department

Her husband Mr Ram Prasad...

...is a program executive
in All India Radio, Vizag

Collect all details about
Vasanthi Ram Prasad

Within the next 24 hours
Personal and professional

Sir, how can we do it
at such short notice?

Use all possible sources

If we do a parallel investigation
with Intelligence Bureau it's no big deal

We have enough time

How many places
will they divert

- Who's that?
- Vasanthi's husband

Honestly, I find this uncivilized!

At such short notice we must
collect complete information

We have no other go
but to use technology

Madam, if you wave your hand
only auto will stop, not bus

Sir, nothing to worry

But the boy is a little
shaken up, that's all

We've informed the boy's family, sir

What happened, Tamil?

A school boy fell on
my car and got hurt

But nothing serious

It wasn't sir's mistake
That boy crossed suddenly

His dad is a reporter-

I know

First information report
hasn't been filed as yet

Your insurance and
license are in order?

It isn't a major case

It will be filed under
sections 336 and 337

You can get away with a fine!

Why are you hesitating?

I may go to
Ireland for a job

After a 2 year struggle
I've finally got a placement

My visa interview is this week

I don't want a police case
hindering my visa, Murthy

That boy's dad is a reporter

I'm worried he may
create problems

I don't know all that
Somehow help me, please

Anyone else in your family
holds a license?

My wife has

Is she going with you to Ireland?

She has attended the interview

But it won't work out

I can't take her now
on a dependent visa

Looks like I'll be
travelling alone

Bro, he's the man
who hit our boy

That boy's dad,
wrestler Ranganathan

Your wife has a driving license?

Did you get a ticket?

Conductor, stop at Adyar

Why are you
digging into my ribs?

I must get down
at Jayanthi theatre

Another 6 stops to go
Get inside

Move

Still 6 more stops to Adyar

Hahn?

What 'OH'?

You made a mother of 7 get up
and you're sitting here happily!

- Okay, sit
- No need, you sit

What happened to
your 'idli' business?

I don't see your basket!

Who eats all that now?

Only 'pissa', bread and 'burkur'!

I'm working now as a maid
in a textile shop owner's house

As soon as I go to work
they give me 'chandwich'!

Turn off your engine

What happened?

President of India
is visiting our state

When did he come?

Didn't he call you?

You should read
the newspaper

They even announced it on TV

So that's the reason for
traffic jam everywhere?

Who was standing next to you
in the passport office yesterday?

Was it your uncle?

What audacity!

He's my husband

If you want to attend
an interview apply for leave

To mark attendance as you please
this isn't the Govt Assembly!

Traffic jam all over the place

Roads were blocked, sir

It'll be like this until
the Metro project gets over

Maybe you can
take off for 2 years!

What's worse is...

...you misspelt the name
in the certificate

You've changed
male to female

And vice versa

That guy came this morning
and brought the roof down

You don't focus
on your work at all

You pile up all the files on your table
and bury yourself into the heap

One of your colleagues
has complained about you

How can you be irresponsible
even in your mid 30s?

If I get any more
complaints against you

You can leave now

'Must be that she-demon Rani!'

'I know how to deal with her'

Vasanthi...?

Don't come to me asking
an hour, 1 hour permission

Looks like I'll get suspended
because of you

The officer is a nice chap
So I had a narrow escape

Or else he would've
taken my insides out

Okay, go

After you signed
and stepped out...

...Rani sneaked in

I knew right away...

...she went in only to
get you into trouble

Of course, she holds
a degree in Honesty

And a PhD in Sincerity!

I must open an account
in Facebook just for her

And post pictures of her
as Mrs Rip Van Winkle

Don't do all that

Then she'll retaliate

Today will be awesome for me
Someone said so on TV

What an awful day!

I drowned in that
disastrous interview

And at work now
Im swimming in problems

Mithila's school closes ahead of time
She wanted me to pick her up today

I promised her I would

How can I go now?

From the office peon
to the Indian President...

...everyone is a problem for me!

Madam, he's been waiting
to see you since this morning

Poor soul...old man

Please attend to him

It is a good day for you

Problem has taken a new shape

Look into his case and send him

What can I do for you, sir?

For my daughter's wedding...

...in the marriage scheme called
Moovalur Ramamridham amma-

What?

For my daughter's wedding...

...under the marriage aid scheme

...I had applied for a loan

It's been a month

And I haven't got
the amount as yet

It's still on the Tahsildar's table

I haven't got it as yet

You said exactly this
last week too!

I'm not saying
any differently now

You'll get it
in another 2 days

Come on Wednesday

Glad to hear this

I'll take leave

What did you say
your name was?

Jayachandran

Not the honest king
Harichandra I presume?

Aren't you new here?

For 14 years I've been
vegetating here

This enquiry is related
to the department

Sir, I'm calling from
the Revenue Dept

Regarding Vasanthi's case,
I've collected all the official details

I'll get the personal details
in another 2 hours

Why did you ask me
to come here?

I'll explain later

Otherwise you'll be
thrilled too soon

Come

Take a look at this, mom

From now on kohl to
your eyes alone won't do

You need glasses too

Shut up

Let's go sit in the last table

Who's that uncle bun?

He's calling me aunty!

My classmate

All those who are in the 35+
age group is aunty to us, mom

Do you address
35+ men as uncle?

If any man is 35+
we won't even greet him!

I was kidding

What's this brochure about?

Hearing about our Ireland trip
Shanthi ma'am got it for me

The place we'll be living in
has 2 leading schools it seems

These are tuck shops

Like our school canteen

Students run it once a month

The profits are given back
to the students

So I won't be needing
any pocket money

Whatever you spend on me
I'll save up and repay

You know what

Even at High school level
they are offering 3 streams

And most important-

I don't know if we will be
going together to Ireland!

It will be feasible only if
I get another job opportunity

I don't know when that will be

Because I was 1 year older
they rejected me today

Mithi...Mithi...?

Please pack this for me

I forgot to wish you at work

Oh! Today is her birthday

Those born on the 16th
will be lazy bums, sir

- Really?
- Yes, sir

Today is my birthday too

I wish today
wasn't even my birthday

Today is the worst day of my life!

In today's interview you said...

...you didn't answer
some question properly

Yes...so what?

Rani claims it's a lie

You got rejected
because you are old

She's busy spreading this rumor

She'll slip in her bathroom

And may both her front teeth break

It seems her cousin is
in the interview board

I believe he said
you're above 40

So you can never
go to Ireland!

She's telling this
to the whole world

She's the one who is 40

40 plus, she's 47!

Visiting beauty parlors often
she looks 10 years younger

Even though not visible openly
you have plenty of silver hair

How did your hair grey
at so young an age?

That's what I don't know either

Food, tension etc
are some of the reasons

If you color your hair plus facial...

...10 years will disappear

"Come, my precious princess"

"With vigor as a youngster
lets rise to the occasion, dear"

"Kick up your heels, no fear"

"Go get them, tiger"

Kumar, give me
change for Rs 500

Buying kilo carrot
and kilo tomato?

I grow them on my terrace

Give me coins

You can grow tomato and
egg plant in your terrace

Beans and carrots can be got
only in Ooty and Kodaikanal

Price of silver has declined

And gold has gone to your head

Money can disappear
Jewelry can be stolen

But for you, sis,
many years are missing!

Looking so young

"People will put you on a pedestal
Weigh you as 24 carat gold, girl"

"Lock, stock and barrel
They will lock you up, girl"

"Walk out of your fortress, dear"

"You be your own protector"

Why are you late?

Got delayed at work

What happened to
your Ireland trip?

It's being processed

Risky only if Scotland had separated

But now there's no problem

What happened?

These mosquitoes are a pest

If it is so crammed up, naturally
mosquitoes will bite you alive

Why is everything so dried up?

Aren't you watering the plants?

No time, sir

Mithila will water
if she's in a good mood

But she has also stopped

If you make time, you won't
have to buy vegetables

It has to be attended to

I know someone in
the agricultural office

Shall I send him?

(popular TV show)

Okay, we can chat later

'She's my daughter'

'I swear
Trust me'

'To our neighbor Kavitha, I was-'

He found out the kid is his?

Did Lakshmi tell him?

He overheard Lakshmi
talking to Padmini

Then?

But he pretends
he doesn't know

Can you reduce the volume?

Why should the whole world
hear this melodrama?

Can't even study in this house

She tossed her bag
when she got back from school

She kicked her shoes to this side

I asked her 'what happened'?
She said 'mind your business'!

If you don't pull her up, people will
only blame you for spoiling her

What's this?

Let me talk to her

I've completed 36

But it isn't my fault

There is something
called 'wheel of time'

But I'm not the one turning it!

Just because you sulk,
my age won't reduce

I was 23 when you were born

I am curious

You and your dad are gungho
about Ireland only now

If you had discovered
Ireland last year...

...these problems
wouldn't have risen

You won't understand
Stop lamenting, ma

Why are you screaming now?

Then...?

Only if you have a dream
will you know the pain...

...of someone else's
dream being shattered

At 13 what can you dream about?

In our days, few kids
will act beyond their age

But now internet is
grooming smart Alecs!

Look at my college autograph book

Do you know who wrote this?

Susan David, my best friend

Shes still on top of the rung

I've collected more medals
and certificates than you ever did

Want to see them?

You've shown them
at least 500 times

Just dust them out in October
as thanksgiving to Goddess Saraswathi

I forfeited my dreams

For you to realize your dreams!

Oh! What a tremendous sacrifice!

You stand apart from all mothers

Those who want to achieve
will do so come what may

You were laid back then

And now blaming it on me coolly

I'm not blaming you

To follow all your dreams...

...I've given you enough freedom

But my mom didn't
raise me that way!

Girls were brought up protectively
with lots of do's and don'ts

It was a different time altogether

If I had argued to
my mom like you...

...a whole broomstick
would have landed on me!

Mom, please

If I talk to you,
I'll become old

I must finish this project now

Ignore her

She must have yelled
in a fit of anger

Then...?

She's your daughter

Your genes, right?

She behaves more like
my mother-in-law!

This is really yummy

Why don't you also taste it?

What's this new habit?

I had the yummiest cake ever

What you are eating is
from our terrace garden!

20000 bucks for this salad?

You haven't commented
about my hair, dear

What happened to your hair?

Didn't you notice?

- Looks good
- Simply don't flatter!

Really, it is good

- Violet?
- No...red gold

You are looking good now

In case you don't like it
I got a remover from the parlor

Thanks, I'm happy now

Parent's day celebration
at Mithila's school tomorrow

I'll go there and
make heads turn

Give them a royal sprain!

Hope you aren't mad with me for
not getting selected in the interview

Oprah Winfrey who earns
340 million today...

...failed her first
5 interviews too

Good gracious!
340 million?

Who is that?

A lady from Kattankulathur!

I'm so glad, she's from down south

I don't think I can go to Ireland

Why...what happened?

This morning I met
with a minor accident

A school kid fell on my car

Hope the kid is safe

No worries

I rushed him to
the hospital at once

Then what?

Worried if they will file a case

Then it may affect
our visa process

Waited all these years
for the visa

And just when
I'm about to get it-

Do you mean
an arrest warrant?

Nothing like that, I hope

No...it is covered by insurance

Shouldn't be any problem

Just tensed about the visa

If my dad had a driver's license...

...I can claim he was driving

I struggled all these years
for us to have a better future

Luck seems to play
hide and seek with us

What if I say
I was driving?

No way

Let my license be
of use at least now

It hasn't been of
any use whatsoever

I just want you to be happy

Take care of your visa
without any hassles

Let me make a call

Hello Murthy...Tamil

Let us proceed as planned

Vasanthi doesn't have a problem

But make sure she doesn't
have any other problems

Okay

Why are you here?

Nothing...who was on the phone?

My colleague

Called to wish me
for my birthday!

Happ-

Come, let's eat

'All India Radio, Vizag'

'You just listened to
our Prime Minister's address...'

'...on a campaign to Clean India,
creating an awareness'

'...among the people
for the Vizag Marathon'

'This will be followed
by the regional news'

Sir, I got a call from T.Nagar
traffic police station

They've given me a number
asking you to contact them

'Good afternoon
All India Radio'

'Yes, sir?'

Hello, this is Ram Prasad here

Someone from the station
asked me to call this number

Yes, sir

Okay

Clear the traffic jam at once from
South Usman road up to Boag road

President is arriving at
Raj Bhavan at 4 p.m sharp, over

Finished writing?

Just need your signature

Mr Stephen?

He is over there

- Sir?
- What?

I am Ram Prasad, sir

Go fast

Why keep staring
at his mouth?

Is anyone frying fritters there?

I'm Ram Prasad

That accident case?

Who is that?

My wife

Who is this?

That's me, sir

Do you recognize yourself?

This photo was taken
when you were a teenager!

2 years since it expired!

Where was he when
the accident happened?

I was in the car, sir

Who cooks at home?

Me, sir

Housewife?

I work in the revenue department

So you work, drive and also cook?

Then what does he do?

Sir, I work for All India Radio

I'm inspector Ramamurthy's-

Friend?

That reporter is known
to everybody here

Madam, this is recorded
as a case, RTI crime

According to our law, the offender
can be put behind bars for 3 years

Press, media, court
will hound you from now

On your part, you can
announce this as news

Traffic is blocked on
Venkat Narayana road

2 cars have been parked
in the 'No Parking' area

Recovery van has been sent

Attend to that first, Stephen

I didn't know about the expiry!

What do you know?

I referred your name

But he didn't respond

That isn't the problem now, Murthy

My wife's license
expired 2 years ago

Yes, I realize
It is a problem

I think it's better to have
a lawyer move it in court!

Birth date?

Who knows?

Madam's horoscope
has one date

Another date in
her school records

A different date in
her school certificate

She herself doesn't know
when she was born!

Now she has colored her hair
to join 12th grade!

Until this case gets over...

...I can't even travel
as a tourist anywhere

I've given up
my Ireland idea

Trying to take revenge on me because
I'm going to Ireland without you?

Oh no!

Don't tell me
you didn't know?

I swear I didn't know

After I got my license,
I haven't even touched it

Didn't you verify it when
you gave the license to me?

I swear I didn't know
a license can expire!

Repeating the phrase
'I don't know' so often...

...you're the only person in this world
I know who leads a cushy life

I shouldn't go abroad

I should just eat
whatever you serve

And keep staring at your face

And stagnate

Are you happy now?

All these years, have I
ever said 'no' to you?

Or refused to do
anything for you?

When you told me
about the Ireland trip

I said it won't be nice to leave
your aged parents here alone

Didn't I suggest
you should go alone?

How can you say this?

Don't I want us
to lead a happy life?

Of course!

You should buy a more
expensive sari than Rani

After office hours, you must
eat 'pav bhaji' with Girija

When you ramble all this to me

I must listen
with a fake smile!

I have a long list of grievances

You don't like me, right?

Because of you,
I don't like myself

Leading a good life means
something else to me!

Gobble breakfast at
7:00 a.m in a hurry-burry

Cook lunch in the morning
and stuff it into a box

At night eat 4 'rotis' and
end of routine for the day

Looking forward to 1 Sunday...

...should I die a lifetime?

I want a nice house
in a good area

I'd like our child to grow up
in a good atmosphere

We should have good neighbors

All other wives tell
their spouses how to dress

If the announcement
or voice modulation...

...isn't up to the mark,
they give tips to improve

They discuss about
their future together

I don't have any of that

No politics, sports or literature

I must get back home on time

If I get delayed...

...I get 4 messages
and 7 phone calls

And for what joy?

To talk of onion price
that has shot up

Or slump in the price of tomato

Or to pay the school fees

And this sums up my life!

You are telling me all this
after 14 years of being married

Did I do all this
for my happiness?

I feel it is my duty to take
good care of my parents in-law

What I cooked yesterday...

...what I'll cook tomorrow
or today is a big deal for me!

For families on
a shoestring budget

price of vegetables
will matter big time

If I add 1 extra chilli...

or 1 extra spoon of salt

your plate flies
like a frisbee, no?

You want me to
appoint a cook now?

No need let us
order from a hotel

Hereafter you need not cook

Are you being reasonable?

I have desires
and dreams too

Dreams?

And what is your dream?

Not the dream people get
if they close their eyes and sleep

It's the vision of the future
you feel when you shut your eyes

If you want such dreams...

...you must have
minimum qualifications

Such feelings can't
happen to this face

For God's sake, pick it up

Hello?

Yes

What?

When?

Okay

Someone spoke from
the Commissioner's office

They want me to come
at 10:00 a.m tomorrow

You go by yourself

I can't come

I have some other work

Why are you late?

What happened?

Everything is solved

No problem!

We all had dinner, my dear

My wife has gone to bed
with a splitting headache

She has made 'rotis'
for you both

Earlier you eat
easier to digest

Okay

If they question me...

...I won't even know
what to say

I'm so scared already

Come with me, please

Haven't you eaten as yet?

What are you doing here?

Any problem, son?

I must go to the Commissioner's office
tomorrow regarding the accident case

But I'm very scared
to go by myself

Why should you go alone?

Where is sir going?

Is she a kid for me
to hold her hand?

She can handle it

Dad, you go to bed

She isn't attending a wedding

She's going to
the police station

You committed the crime

I'll go with you, dear

As if I don't know!

Dad, please go

How can you talk
without any conscience?

Her parents aren't alive

That's the problem

Not having parents
is her problem

My problem is
I have parents!

Dad, this is my personal life

Don't interfere

Please go

I have an appointment
with the commissioner

You are...?

Wait over there

What's your program
day after tomorrow?

It's a working day, sir

I'll attend office

Other than that?

Nothing else, sir

You don't have to
attend office on that day!

We'll ensure you are
not marked absent

Is Mithila your daughter?

Yes, sir

2 days ago in a school function

Mithila asked a question
to one of the VIP chief guests

Instead of answering her question

he asked Mithila
who taught her this question

She replied 'my mom'!

Wanting to honor you

he has invited you
as his special guest

Day after tomorrow at 8:00 a.m

President is meeting you
at the Taj hotel for breakfast!

(sigh of relief)

You'll be invited formally

Official vehicles will come to
your house tomorrow at 4:00 p.m

For security reasons you may
have to stay at the Taj tomorrow night

You can ask a family member
to be with you if you like

But the President
will meet only you

Sir, regarding an accident case
Inspector at T.Nagar police station...

...has asked me to come
at 5:00 p.m tomorrow

We know about that case

In another few hours that case
will be settled down completely

We'll handle it

If there's anything else,
you should let us know

Did you hear what
he said properly?

He isn't the local president, right?

Will the commissioner call her
to meet the village president?

Dumbwit of the first order!

So you didn't teach her
what she asked the President?

I didn't even know
he was visiting her school!

Or you might have taught
Mithila some riddle

And she would've asked
the same riddle to him

He must have been stumped

Who...the President of India?

You are-

Anyway this matter
will leak out very soon

This street will be
swarming with the Press

Can I also be with you
during the interview?

For what?

I've been watching TV
for the past 40 years

When will I come on TV?

Commissioner has told me
not to give any interviews

Even if I did, I don't know
what Mithila asked him

Correct

Mithila will be back
from school anytime now

This is Rashtrapati Bhavan,
President's residence

Wow!

His own house
or is it rented?

It is given by the Govt

How's that possible?

A nominal sum has to be paid as rent
even if it's Govt's quarters, right?

I feel like drinking tea
made by you

Please oblige

Go

When I was at school,
during our school tour

I've seen Rashtrapati Bhavan
from a distance

But they refused to let us in

President himself is now
coming to see you

By the way,
who's going with you?

I'm not going

He just has to eat
breakfast by himself!

If you don't go, he'll send
the Black cat security here

Should I send you also
inside to make tea?

Adding fuel to the fire!

Among the total Indian population,
only 10 will get this opportunity

Please don't miss this, dear

But that question?

That-

What question did you ask
the President of India, my dear?

Tell me, Mithi

President wants to
see me in person

Hey Mithi!

First pack up your anger

And tell me what you asked him

Okay, let's both
not talk to each other

But just tell me
what you asked him

Otherwise I'll tell the President
I never asked such a question

And Mithila was the one who asked

Then what will you do?

I never lied

I can prove it is
my mom's question

Okay, truce

I'll talk to the President and make
arrangements for you go to Ireland!

Tell me what you asked him

You're 13 years old

Don't know how
to plait your hair

Or how to iron your uniform

Next time when you come to me,
I'll iron your face, just watch!

Why you were born to me
is my question?

Didn't you ask the President
the question I told you?

School rejected it

Where did I keep that?
Can't remember!

Take a look at this

Remember the saree worn by Vani
in that 'Vani Rani' Tamil serial!

How are you?

- Teacher, how are you?
- I'm on top of the world

Saw you on TV
Very happy!

My throat went hoarse, telling
everyone you're my student!

Are you also tired now?

No one will believe me
if I say I met you

Shall we take
a snap together?

Can you please
click a snap of us?

My daughter-in-law!

Aren't you Vasanthi ma'am?

Yes

Can we also take
a photo with you?

Okay

Deepa, come

Go stand there
My daughter-in-law!

What was your question?

Show me the picture

That's suspense
for security reasons

Who is that?

Past 1 hour she has emptied
the shelf of all the sarees

And is busy taking photos!

Tulasi'ma, call the shop boy

Sir, I know her

Our President has
invited her to meet him

It came in the papers and on TV

- Is that right?
- Yes, sir

This is way above my league

Anyway it's just a photo

No problem

Hey Vasanthi!

Girija, where are you?

I am on the way
to the canteen!

You got a day off
and you're living it up

Where's Mrs Pickle face?

Who Rani?

She went to the canteen

Go there right now

Why?

Go fast and talk about me meeting
the President within her earshot

Vasanthi, what's the sari color?

Idiot! Talk about the President

Did the President himself talk to you?

Oh my god!

He's invited you for lunch
with your family?

You're one hell
of a lucky woman

She'll die a million deaths

Excellent!
Keep raving

Lucky devil!

You are meeting the President,
seeing the Governor on the same day

I think you'll be promoted as
Junior superintendent this year!

Please keep me in mind too

If you do such a good job

looks like I'll myself
die a million deaths!

By now she must have become
tear jerker 'Love story' part 2!

How I wish I could see her now

What cops are
all around your house?

You're too too good

I'll gift you at least
a pair of ear studs, Girija

Governor's meeting
is only on Friday

Because after meeting the President
on Thursday, a dinner will be hosted

There's a half page write up
in the Tamil paper

Didn't you read it?

I'm simple as always!

Even now I'm travelling only by bus

- Ma'am, you can sit
- That's okay

No, please sit down

Girija, I haven't met
the President as yet

And I'm the center of attention

After my meeting, papers and TV
will give me full coverage

Only Black cats security
for me after that

Sir, it's getting late

Please check

Everyone is waiting
outside for you

Come fast

I'm begging you
one last time

I'm very tensed

Tell me at least now

Only in my womb,
you were my daughter

After that you've grown
as a son to your dad

Continue to be like this forever

Good morning, sister

Call me after you reach

- See you
- Take care

What kind of hotel is this!

Normally they keep
only milk in the fridge

But feels like we are
in a fridge too

I'm shivering from head to toe

It seems tender mango pickle
and homemade toffee...

...are the President's favorites
I read it in the newspaper

Tell him I made it
specially for him

Block that area completely

We don't know
the President's mindset

Be crisp and short
in what you speak

This is?

Homemade candy

My mother-in-law made
for the President

Homemade toffee

No no
Its okay

'Namasthe'

'All India Radio, Vizag
News read by Ram Prasad'

'Mrs Vasanthi Ram Prasad who met
the President at the Taj hotel yesterday'

'fainted due to
high blood pressure'

This must be 1st time
after your wedding

...you are bowing your head

Keep quiet!

Covering up like this
will only shield your face

But your news is
all over the place

Don't snatch my dignity away

How else can I have a dig at you?!

You have to get down
only in the next stop

I want to go to
the Collector's office

It's right here

Will take you
2 minutes by walk

I've hurt my foot

Please drop me there

Okay, get in

But tell me this, if you faint
only your head will be hurt!

How did you hurt your foot?

(snigger)

Here

What are you doing here?

Is everyone there waiting
to make fun of me?

I won't say 'no'

Oh God!
I feel so ashamed

Tell me what happened

Don't ask me the torture
I had to go through

As if they were
arresting a murderer...

...they took me
the previous day itself

There isn't any limit to
my mother-in-law's antics

Will anyone insist on packing
'kamarkat' for the President?

They checked me like
I was a terrorist

And the toffee as
if it was a bomb!

Then 4 demons landed

'Sit, stand, don't
turn, don't breathe'

They tortured me with
such clipped commands

Pin drop silence

Suddenly a man announced
the President's arrival

...in a thundering voice

And pushed me to and fro
like a road roller

Alibaba's door opens

Some more demons joined
the burly men around me

My eyes closed slightly

But poor President!

Don't know what happened to him

But when I saw him last,
he seemed hazy to me

I open my eyes

I'm in hospital

Anyone will faint
if this is what happened

In Indian history
this is the first time

So Mithila told me

Let's go

I'm feeling self conscious

No one pays you to be
self-conscious or shy

Keep feeling shy and work

Look! Even you're making fun

Okay, I'll handle them

Are you on Facebook?

No, I am not

Then your life
isn't in any danger

Sign and come in

Then 174/18
Where is that?

This land document is under
a different survey number

Check this record properly

We have received a circular
from our higher office

All offices should make
provisions from now on...

...for a First aid box and
emergency kit it seems

Why?

Orders from the President!

It has been uploaded
even on Youtube

It seems those who are weak should
wear a helmet without feeling shy

He is our President

Elderly gentleman

Falling at his feet to take
his blessings isn't wrong

But not getting up is wrong!

(jeering laughter)

Prime minister Vajpayee fell
at the feet of Mrs Chinnapillai

Why?

Watch it on Youtube

Share it in Facebook

50% of you just sit and doze
after lunch in a half-coma stage

Why do we need a First aid kit?

I'll call 108 for
the ambulance!

Mithi, if you don't tell me
what's wrong how can I help you?

What happened?

Not saying a word
she has been crying nonstop

Why, my dear?

Only if we know
we can help

This is how in that serial-

Will you keep quiet?

Forever harping on
TV serials and soaps

Let me ask Seshma

No need to ask anyone

I won't go to school

That's all

Shouldn't talk to
your mom like this

When my friends see me,
they pretend to faint

I feel terrible

Okay, don't cry

I'll come and complain
to your Principal

Please don't bother

'Vasanthi's dizzy spell' is
the most visited page in Fb

Whom will you complain to about it?

Record number of 'likes'

Log in and see for yourself

Everyone wants to know

...if I'm going to
Ireland by train or bus!

Everyone is so proud of their mom

You are the only one
humiliating me

If she is so sensitive
about a Facebook page

how will she face
real problems in life?

Looks like Facebook will decide
how people must lead their lives

My darling mom!

What is it?

I'm taking you out for dinner

Get dressed

- What is this flavor?
- Death by chocolate

Death?

Violence has crept
even into ice creams!

When I was in school...

...we had only popsicles
and vanilla ice pops

And eat secretly without
telling our parents

If they knew, our backs
got bruised black and blue

I can't finish this
Will you share some?

Oh no!
I don't want

Eat what you can, the rest
I'll lick to the last spoonful

I'll go and take a look at
the fish tank over there

Watch your step

Were you also teased in
your office because of me?

We are going to Ireland

'We' means?

Mithila and I

She has to write a test

She'll clear it with ease

Since her school records
are impressive...

...she won't have hassles
about admission

I have found a 2 bedroom
apartment close to school

Computer programmers
aren't in demand over there

I might have to struggle
a bit in the beginning

But doesn't matter

Besides, we can't leave
my parents alone here

Let's wait for a while

If I get a better placement
or if you can get a job...

...I'll take you with me

When will that be?

One year?

2 years?

Till I don't know when...

...I should simply go
to work and come back

And then?

Your parents are healthy enough

My world revolves around
you and my daughter

I'm not standing in the way
of anyone's dream

Without Mithi in my life...

...I can't even imagine being here

She's too young
to understand

As her mom,
she needs me

I need her too

You isn't as dependent
as you think she is

She'll manage everything

She spoke to me
in a mature manner

Anyway she'll be staying with me

Such a golden opportunity
shouldn't be-

For a 13 year old,
more than opportunity...

...there are many more
necessities as priority

She may not understand what I need
to tell or do for her as a mother

But don't you understand either?

You may be a good father

But you can never step
into a mother's shoes

Vasanthi, move with the times
Not stick to old sentiments

Be practical

'Family' means parents
and child being together

When did that
become old sentiment?

If life is only about
International school and syllabus...

my daughter doesn't need that

My daughter should be with me

I knew you will stick to your
viewpoint and not budge an inch

She is dying to study there

As her dad I should
make her dream come true

If I leave her behind now...

...what if something
happens to her?

I will ensure nothing
untoward happens

I'm not sure of that

Trapped within 4 walls, I don't
want her becoming another 'Vasanthi'

That's why I'm taking her with me

Not stagnate watching
the same old faces

Or be a slave to tradition

Let her have exposure

See and live in
a different world

Let go of her

Study well

Do your work yourself
instead of troubling dad

It will be an unfamiliar place

New schoolmates, neighbors
you'll meet and befriend

Irrespective of what
anyone tells you...

...always check
with your dad first

Confide in your dad
however trivial it may be

Listen only to him

No one else on earth
will want the best for you...

...other than your parents

No one else

Don't worry, mom

I've downloaded Viber, Vonage

10 different apps
on your phone

I'll call you everyday
after I get home from school

It will be 10:30 p.m here

You'll be in bed

I'll talk to you
till you fall asleep

Whatever it is
I'll ask only you

Wherever I may live
I'm your daughter, mom

That can never change

I'll call as soon as we land

Come

Don't worry about us

We will manage

But don't leave Vasanthi
alone here for too long

Shall I tell you
that question now, ma?

No, it's okay

She has special class today

Please pick her up
on your way back from work

I must go to Ireland

I don't know how

But I have to go
for my daughter's sake

I've lived for my husband
and daughter for 14 long years

By telling everyone my husband
and daughter are abroad...

I can't stay here by myself
even for a single day, Girija

Parents generally ask
'where did you go?'

Friends usually say
'long time no see'

But you ask the wife

'He got up only at 10:00 a.m,
and didn't even have breakfast'

'He said he'll be back home
for lunch after 2:00 p.m'

She'll narrate by the hour!

Every wife is a witness
to her husband

I also wanted to be
that kind of a wife

And bear testimony
to my husband's life

Even if he didn't like it!

Mithila feels ashamed
to call me her mom

He's embarrassed to
introduce me as his wife!

I don't know what
I have done with my life

But I've always been
true to everyone

My daughter shouldn't be like me

She shouldn't become
another 'Vasanthi'

He said this
and took her away

I should've fallen dead
when he said those words

Vasanthi?

Then what was Vasanthi to him?

What is she in that house today?

I feel ashamed, Girija

I lost myself only because
I thought my family was there for me

But now I have no one

I must find myself!

Everyone told me

Even Mithila told me

To check out Facebook

I want to see it now

Why do you want
to rake that now?

Just leave it

How can it get any worse?

Show me the comments

'Vasanthi, are you a servant
or a Govt servant?'

'How terrible'

'This is the real ritual
of falling at one's feet'

'Welcome, Tamilian lady'

'Vasanthi, the President is on TV'

'Switch it off'

'10 million people in Tamil Nadu
drink and are steady on their feet'

'But why did you faint, Vasanthi?'

'Is this Vasanthi Chellamuthu
of 1998 Economics batch?'

'I don't think so'

'It can't be our Vasanthi'

Collector is calling you

He came only 10 minutes ago

There's a lady officer
inside his cabin

We've never seen her
in the department before!

Maybe it's an enquiry

Or will they ask her to
demonstrate how she fainted?

Collector is in there

So pipe down

Susan...?!

She's my college mate

Luckily, she's my friend too

Dress code in our college
was a big issue

20 of us were suspended
for 15 days during exams

One who fought with the Principal and
made us go back to our classes again...

was this Vasanthi!

Only after this episode,
I became her friend

In fact, she was my inspiration

I must catch up with
14 years of our lives

I have lots to ask
and even more to share

Who is that?

What are you doing here?

Leave this place at once

Should we leave at once?

Outsiders are not allowed inside

Leave the premises now
Or I'll complain to the Principal

Okay, go and complain

Susan, why get into trouble?

He might actually complain

'We'll fight we'll protest'

'Dress code is our wish'

We'll fight we'll protest

Dress code is our wish

Dress code is our right

In our college none of us
dress in a vulgar manner

Nor do we pass
hurtful comments

We take everything sportively

If their sister or mother's sari
slips or slides unexpectedly...

or if their dress is transparent
how will they react, sir?

They should be the ones to learn
to behave without differentiating

Dress won't make someone
a celebrity or a nonentity

We cannot accept
this dress code, sir

Where is that Vasanthi?

I don't know

I must search for her

I thought this is life
and bent backwards

Now I'm completely broken, Susan

Is this Vasanthi talking?

I can't think of any student
who didn't glorify you then

I didn't possess half your caliber

But I watched you and wanted
to study and behave like you!

I took you as my inspiration

And I'm the Chief Marketing Officer
in a multinational corporation now

What happened to you?

I can't-

Don't tell me clichs like
'I lived for my family and kids'

Even a mother who feeds her kids
selflessly and goes to bed hungry...

is sent to an Old age home
by the very same kids

It's a selfish society we live in

There are 5 do's a girl can do

And 50 don'ts she should not do

We can do the 5
which everyone likes

But can't do the 50
we dream about!

That's how simple
a life of a woman is

Since we are the answers
for everything...

...they thrive being the questions

If we become the question...

...nobody will have an answer!

It's okay if you are
the Vasanthi no one knows

But how did you turn into a Vasanthi
who's being mocked by everyone?

Instead of just living...

...isn't it more important
to live with self-respect?

Don't spend your lifetime being...

...this Vasanthi who daily
signs the attendance register

It's natural for women
to live for others

But also set aside
some time just for you

You need an identity of your own!

If you lose yourself...

...your dreams will also
be lost right before you

You aren't like that

Your dream is your signature!

You can do it

You definitely can

In the way these girls dress
and their carefree smiles...

...a 'Vasanthi' is hidden

I need to see that Vasanthi

From now on I want to
see only that Vasanthi

Good morning, madam

Madam, I read it

Super!

You truly rock

Fantastic, madam

What's up?

Everybody is praising you sky high!

With good reason

I'll tell you

Madam, my son showed it to me

I felt so proud

What is it?

I'll show you in Facebook

Dear Facebook friends
A big and warm hello

I'm Vasanthi
36 years old

This is my true identity

Dear boys and girls in Facebook
who hide their true identity...

...using Suriya and Nayantara's
photos as their profile pics

I'm the one who fainted
when I met the Indian President

I disgraced all of you and our nation
to bow your heads in shame

Due to other priorities
in my personal life

...and because daily like all of you
I couldn't afford to be in Facebook

let me 1st apologize for
this delay in E-meeting you

Even though comments and cartoons
about me were remarkably funny...

...if I share with you
the actual event

...it will help your creative juices
to flow even better!

Please focus
your attention 100%

I was waiting in the hall

Surrounding me
were 7 Black Cats

4 White Cats
Only one was a female

Messages kept beeping
through wireless nonstop

That the President was on his way

Not a whisper

Trust me!

I was the only one breathing

Tup!

Door opens

And in walks the President of India

The most important second
in the history of the world

The President stood right in
front of me, clasped both his hands

And said, 'Namaste'

Giving up all your spare time
as offering to Facebook

Exhibiting without inhibitions

...your love and personal space

...to Tom, Dick and Jane
in the most willing manner

Friends who render
such social service

This dizzy spell isn't new to me

1st time I had this dizzy spell
when I met a man

I became his wife

The 2nd time I fainted
I became a mother

By fainting in front of the President
I became a 'sister' to every one of you

'Fainting' has always
placed me on a pedestal

There's a lot of time left

My dear kith and kin
Wait and see

Hats off, no one will
open their mouths again

There is 1 more mouth to zip!

Good Lord!

Please come

I'm just looking for
the kind of design you'll like

I want to meet Tulasi'ma

She fell sick yesterday

The boy in our shop
took her to the doctor

Do you want her address?

Yes

Please wait for 5 minutes

I'll get it for you

My inbox is overflowing

Do you know how many of
my friends praised you?

From where did you
pick up this courage?

One day I just thought
I'm Mithila's mother

That's all

You should have seen
dad's reaction, ma

He saw the video 2-3 times

He inserted his ID card in the ATM

He took the milk packet into the loo!

His system is corrupt
Needs to be reset

- Where is dad?
- Not yet back from work

Do you water
our plants daily, ma?

This will be cleared
within the next 2 days

I've asked for
help to dismantle

Why, mom?

Flowering season is over

To plant fresh vegetables
I must start all over again

Who is here to
help me do all this?

Food is my main problem here

The food we eat
once a year in India...

...we eat 365 days here
and that's terrible, ma

Just make some yummy food and
send it to me through whatsApp

Very soon I'll be in Ireland

Don't worry

Show me your cheek

Love you, muah

I came to see you

Welcome me
with open arms

I heard you aren't well

Old age is catching up on me

Really...you came
only to see me?

Of course
This is for you

Why did you go to
all this trouble?

All grown on my terrace

Sit down

I'll get you coffee

No, not now

I have 4 sons

None of them visit me
to find out how I am

Believe it or not

Just this morning I was
thinking, if I had a daughter...

...would she have
neglected me like this?

And you are here now

Then what...am I
not your daughter?

I'm of no use to anyone

And just to see me
you came all this way

Come inside

If you need to go
to the hospital...

...let me know,
I'll take you

That isn't a problem

I'm quite mobile

What we need is the confidence
someone is there for us

There should be

That's enough assurance
to live a 100 years

Who has that kind of
time nowadays?

In spite of your
busy schedule...

...you took the trouble
of visiting me at home

I won't forget this
till my dying day

I'll take leave

This is extremely clean

This is eggplant from the market

If you find an insect inside
then it is devoid of chemicals!

If the vegetable was
sprayed with insecticide

how will the insect
thrive inside?

Take a look

Nowadays like cheap dyes in textiles...

...they also inject
dyes into fruits

Look at this duplicate

How mouth watering it is
with its ripe red color

Are people eating this crap?

Do they have a choice?

Even the winner of
'Masterchef'...

...can't get the right
flavor using this

This generation is oblivious
to a tasty gourmet meal

This is the bitter truth

If you give me vegetables
that are so fresh and organic

our wedding feast will
be the talk of the town

I take full responsibility for it

Why did you bring me here?

Don't say a word

Just nod your head

I'll handle it

It is only for your benefit

Come with me

I have made
a list of vegetables

Sir?

Come in
Good afternoon

Oh! I know you

She was the one
who visited my shop

This is chef Selur Pichai

Good afternoon

Please take a seat

The vegetables you gave
Tulasi'ma were delicious

She gave us some

Without fertilizers
clean and also tasty

I want you to supply
the same quality

I'll buy it for whatever
price you quote

No rush, you can
deliver in September

You have 5 months
to grow fresh supplies

Then no problem, sir

Whoever cooks with
your vegetables...

...will definitely dish out a tasty meal

This is a list for 2000 guests

How many?

If we need more?

My 2000 can easily
accommodate 200 more

This is for my daughter's
wedding reception

All credit goes to Tulasi'ma

Is that so?

Let's go

Tulasi'ma told me
about your 1.5 acre farm

Don't supply to anyone else

I'll buy the whole lot from you

But don't use pesticides

I'm not prepared
to poison my guests!

Tick whatever items
you can supply from this list

Rest I'll outsource

If you tell me within a week,
that's okay by me

Thank you

- I'll take leave
- Please do

I'll deal with you outside

He has given a list
like Hanuman's tail!

With this header
'Lord Muruga's support'

Onion 40 Kg

Tomato 35 Kg

Carrot 25 Kg

Potato 20 Kg

Green peas 5 Kg

This is a list
for a whole market

Are you mad or what?

I thought he needed
vegetables for his house

I had no clue it was
a wedding order, dear

You said I own
a farm of 1.5 acres

I thought it would
add to your image

Tell him my huge farm
split into 2 in an earthquake

I'll lose my job, dear

Give a convincing reason

Why ask me?

You must only pay
for your mistakes

You said you are
like my own daughter

Okay, I have an idea

He asked me to tick
what I can supply

And he'll outsource
the rest, right?

I'll tick the header
with God's support

Ask him to buy
the rest outside

What's the matter, sis?

This is my problem

What is this?

Onion, tomato...!

You call this an order?

Bro, don't forget
my commission

Go and fetch the party

Come inside, sis

We must deliver
separately to the hotel

Bro, this is the lady
who ordered

Mani, help with the delivery

Okay, bro

Madam, don't lose the list

Send it a week
before the function

I'll bill you according
to that day's rate

If it's bought a week before...

...won't the vegetables rot?

Will be fresh
even for 10 days

1 day for plucking

1 day for packing

2 days in the lorry

2 days with me

3 days in the retail outlet

4 days in your fridge

It will altogether
add up to 15 days

Growing vegetables
in our back yard...

...is a thing of the past

We spray all this pesticide...

...to only increase shelf life

Onion over there
is from Pakistan

If vegetables shouldn't ripe

...and if fruits should be ripe

...we have to resort
to some gimmicks

But they want
organic vegetables

No problem at all

At that point of time,
dip them in mud like this

They'll be as good as new

For flies to squat on it...

...all you got to do
is spray this

It will become organic

Don't you have real,
organic vegetables?

Such vegetables don't
exist in our country

Promptly in the seed stage
must mix chemicals

And spray fertilizers
4-5 times till they grow

What happens to the consumer
who eats all this poison?

Poison won't
scare him away

Only price will
make him run a mile!

It isn't as if tomatoes
are for the rich...

...and eggplants
for the poor

It is one and the same for all

You need any of the items here...

...let me know,
I'll have them delivered

Stretch out the carbide fully

It has to ripen
at the same time

Did you hear me?

Okay, bro

Is Mithila there?

Ask her to call me
when she gets back

Talk to Vasanthi,
she is here

Go ahead, dear

I'm at work

I'll call after 5 minutes

Okay

I'm expecting a call
from my husband

I'll call you later

Sir, I'm Vasanthi speaking

Tell me

I'll take up your order

I'll pay you an advance
whenever you want

Where is this place, Vasanthi?

Netherland

Many countries have succeeded
in this greenhouse concept

Is this feasible in our city?

Most farmers are
having a tough time

And that too how
will you succeed here?

Terrace is ideal for boozing

And playing cards
will be a roaring success

How's this possible?

What is the budget
for this greenhouse?

Up to Rs 20,000

If we grow vegetables
in 10 terraces...

...we'll get enough produce
for 2000 people to eat

Enough to supply
a wedding at one go

This is the estimate

Plus we will be
eating organic food

Mutton is even more healthy

Goat is organic!

Only if you read
the newspaper daily...

...will you realize the truth
behind that lady's words

Baseless arguments
and pointless digs...

...are reasons why
India is vegetating!

Shall we do this?

Definitely we will, Vasanthi

I need some time
to mobilize funds

Even if we have to
pledge our jewelry...

...it's okay, we'll do it

See you, Vasanthi

You want to grow
vegetables on a terrace

And supply for a wedding

Do you have any brains?

You'll never change

It's my bloody fate

No, all of us
intend to join-

Don't do anything

We've got very little respect left

Please don't tarnish even that

From fainting to wedding...

...will you keep humiliating me?

Whatever you do
won't take off

You have a Govt job
till you retire

Attend to it, enough

What did my son say?

Don't trouble yourself

Go to work

Take adequate rest

I want to take
a loan in my name

Sugar level is okay

Liver function okay

Your cholesterol is high

You must run

Out of this city?

What happened to
your terrace antics?

As usual, problem for men
is their male chauvinism!

All the ladies are
fine with my idea

But they don't
have the money

If I can take a loan-

If we can walk
4 kms a day?

If cholesterol is reduced?

In 2 weeks, I'll sign
guarantee for your loan

Sounds good to hear

If it's a loan on
your insurance...

...only if you're above 40

...you need to show
a medical fitness report

Then what's the hitch?

Whole world knows
of your fainting spell!

So you are implying
the media will support me

I don't regret
being an only child

I'm born with pain

Suffering is not new to me

Childbirth is the pinnacle of pain

If there is any pain
worse than that...

...it is when her husband
humiliates her

I have gone through that too

Suffering is not new to me

I will walk

Even if I can't...

...I'll surely run

Vasanthi...?

I've been a teacher
for 40 years

But about organic food...

...or a hygienic life style

...not even once
have I taught any student

Thinking that reviewing
is knowledge...

...my entire generation
has crumbled to fall

But as a form of atonement
I intend going door to door

I'll explain your concept
to everyone in this area

Don't worry
your pretty little head

Go ahead boldly

We are all here for you

"With wings flapping fit
freedom on my wish list"

"I fly into horizons expanding"

"Into yonder blue skies ascending"

"To sounds of the universe
new music to traverse"

"I walk on shores extending
to meet my goal pending"

"A wish list of my very own"

"A dream where men
don't wear the crown"

"A journey seeking new responsibility"

"My sandals will be
my new wings of identity"

"I walk baby steps enlightening"

"I revel in a fresh re-awakening"

"With grit I venture
into this green adventure"

"With great gusto
my dream I follow"

I run with faith and hope
Hurdles I intend to cope

"In a square world
I thought we lived"

"4 walls they were
I realized later"

"I am setting foot on a journey
to the rim of the earth bravely"

"I detached myself from me
I drifted about aimlessly"

"I seize the day carpe diem
My live life to the fullest anthem"

"Darkness in my mind eclipsing
light as a trailblazer I'm clasping"

"To the suns rays of radiance
I want to add my little luminance"

"I gain ground with steps bold
to empower women in our world"

"Entering exciting territory
to gather many a trophy

"With wings flapping fit
Liberty on my wish list"

"With sunshine and success mine
I sprint to the finishing line"

"In our world with sounds varied
echoing with applause rallied"

"I race towards victory"

"To etch my foot prints in history"

Top Indian architects, ministers...

...many celebrities
are gathered here

A request

Don't forget to wash your hands

These vegetables are
from our market

Endosulfan, Ecolex,
chlordane, fungicide

Some other chemicals might have
also rubbed off on to your hands

Liver, kidney dysfunction...

...depression and cancer

'Food is medicine,
medicine is food'

...is what our forefathers have said

They have set a timetable
in diet and lifestyle...

...which is our treasured legacy

Without being selfish...

...they planted palm trees
in their backyards

They thought of the needs
of the future generation

All this has become
folklore now

Carrot with Vitamin A
is good for the eyes

Tomato with Vitamin C
gives immunity

String beans is
a source of B complex

Eggplant provides calcium

Besides this,
Endosulphan and Furidon

...and many other toxic stuff
abound in these vegetables

The skin of the apple
used to be nutritious

Now it only contains wax

Even if poisoned vegetables
are expensive...

...poison is sold cheapest in India

Our grandmothers had
a dozen children

The kids were raised
not only by the mother

Anyway that's quite impossible

Nature lent a hand too

Now with 1 or 2 kids...

...we rush to pediatricians so often

The previous generation
suffered only from old age

Now even the unborn baby
has a heart problem

At a tender age of 5
kids wear glasses

10 year olds are diagnosed
with diabetes, asthma or cancer

Many more diseases

Rather than being healthy...

...we give importance to beauty

Children should study
in a reputable school

A cushy job in
a corporate firm

We think of buying a house

Or saving our funds

Why don't we think
of being healthy?

We destroy fields

And build concrete jungles

Time should not reaffirm
'men are living graveyards'

This is the right moment

We should spring into action

We should trust
our motherland

In future, when we build houses...

...reserve at least 1 cent space to
grow trees and a vegetable garden

On terraces as greenhouse

Just like water harvesting was feasible...

...greenhouse is possible
on each and every terrace

Friends, my fainting spell
was the talk of the town

In another week's time...

...we'll be supplying organic vegetables
for a wedding with a 2000 guest list

...grown on neighboring
terraces only by ladies

We should carry out
2 good deeds at once

Each individual in
his or her lifetime...

...should plant a seed
for at least 1 tree

For our children to
lead a healthy life...

...in every garden or terrace
we should grow vegetables

We should go back to respecting
the soil as our mother

And merge with nature
like our forefathers did

I thank all of you from
the bottom of my heart

I came here today
like just another meeting

In fact to prevent food
from being adulterated...

...Govt is taking many steps

But beyond that, your 'need of the hour'
talk should reach the public for sure

I'll inform all the members
of the Legislative assembly

This should change
into a movement

Volunteers like you
should take the lead

Definitely

I'm glad

I'll take leave

Meeting was a huge success

Minister himself-

Go inside, my dear

You've changed a lot?!

Past 2 days, you didn't even
show your face on Skype to us!

Where is Mithila?

She has her exams now

Our neighbors are Tamilians

Their daughter and
Mithila are classmates

Nothing to worry

Are you happy now?

We leave on the 2nd

You've got just
enough time to pack

How can I suddenly office?

Take 1 year off

We'll think about it later

Not just that

I have some commitments here

Did you see our terrace?

Yes, I did

I saw the neighbors' terraces also

I've also spoken to dad

He'll take care of it

Loan isn't a big deal

Food and climate are
major problems in Ireland

Mithila is having a tough time

I don't know how
to take care of her

I feel bad about all this

Thought of employing
a housekeeper

But that would cost
easily 50 to 60,000

And that too part time

What?

For being so frank

If you had found
a good housekeeper

would you have
applied for my visa?

Oh! Madam has learnt to retort!

If wives keep cooking
thrice a day

husbands will get bored

So wives now are forced
to think differently!

Before taking this decision

you could have
discussed it with me

Okay, what are you saying now?

I've joined hands
with many people

boosting everyone's confidence
I've taken up a big project

If I leave half way
it won't be right for sure

I need some time

Mithila, your mom
isn't keen on coming

I don't know

Ask her yourself

You've got lot of
commitments here

You find it tough
to come over now

Tell her yourself

Mithila?

First stop crying

Okay, I'll be with you

I know, I'll come

I'll come

Is this your 1.5 acre farm?

Your speech has been
published in The Hindu

Through the Food Safety department

our Govt is raiding
the district markets

This self help group with
only women really rocks!

Congratulations

Only 6 more days
for the wedding

This is like a wedding
in your own family

Distribute these invitations please

All of you should definitely attend

We will, sir

Everyone will come for sure

But I doubt if I can make it!

I'm going to Ireland
with my husband on 2nd

But vegetables will be delivered
to the wedding hall on the 5th

I'll arrange everything before I go

Oh! Is that so?

I'd have been glad
if you had attended

It's okay

Have a safe trip

I'll take leave

Why all of a sudden, Vasanthi?

I must go for Mithila's sake!

I've applied for a year's leave

Only after I go there
I can decide anything else

Girija will really miss you

You're both like twins

I bought you a gift

But I forgot to bring it!

I have a gift for madam

Book right?

Must be a Tamil book

But you won't
understand a word

Am I right?

No, you're wrong

Don't be alarmed

The question Mithila
asked the President

Mithila's friend Vani
is my neighbor

She told me

Vasanthi Vasanthi

What are you doing here
without packing your bags?

Don't worry

All the vegetables
in Ireland are organic

You know what Mithila
asked the President?

She did tell me

One day when we fought

you said a girl's dream
will expire after marriage!

It seems her question was...

...triggered by our fight

Hats off to that question!

Indira Gandhi was the only lady among
the 14 Prime ministers to hold office

Among our 15 Presidents
Pratiba Patil was the only lady

Why?

In this nation are there
no intelligent, capable women?

Or has someone
hacked their dreams?

Who decides the expiry date
of a woman's dream?

Today in many states
women are the leaders

Many of them who fight
for a cause are women

None of them have
lost their dreams

Nor melted in their own tears!

I'm not coming to Ireland

My daughter asked me
such a question

I'll make her understand!

Call her now

1st time I'm acting
against your wishes

I'm your wife

Respect that bond
and understand me

'Not only in Tamil Nadu
but all over India...'

'...she popularized this
Greenhouse scheme'

'Though an ordinary clerk
taking a loan in her name'

'she created awareness
in the entire neighborhood'

'Legislative council
appreciates Mrs Vasanthi'

'Today is my mom's birthday'

'2 years ago, on this day
I looked at this same page...'

'I've cried nonstop reading
the sarcastic digs at my mom

'Today in the same page'

'I'm being respected
as her daughter'

'For every house serving
poison-free food'

'my mother is the main reason'

'People praise me too!'

'If someone asks me what
I want to become in future'

'my answer will only be'

'...like Vasanthi!'

'Thank you Vasanthi
for being my mother!'

'It is a year since
I've been away from my mom'

'When I cried, my mom said'

'the present generation of girls
should cry only for a valid reason'

'Let wimpy women who cried
at the drop of a hat'

'be wiped out completely
with our generation'

'You should stand as example for
all the tears shed by women world over'

'Sure, mom'

'I am suddenly struck by
an unexplainable fear'

'Today is an important day
in my mom's life'

'Namaste'

'Today my mom is here'

'Not for the question I asked'

'But as an answer
for that question!'

2 years ago, I wanted to
meet an ordinary woman

who asked me
an extraordinary question

I was disappointed

Today, I'm meeting
the same woman to discuss...

how to implement
her vision on a national level?

You fainted

But you woke up

Young man, you should be
very proud of your wife!

You introduced 'me' to myself
and made me understand...

...Delhi and Vizag
are only 3 hours apart

Susan, thanks, I owe
this journey to you

I'm going to Ireland for a month

Then my husband, Mithila and I
are planning a trip to Europe

Must see the world, right?

I'll also be in Europe
at that time

We should meet up too

Definitely

Before I forget,
happy birthday

Today is a day I can never
forget in my whole life!

I have found my husband and
daughter with respect intact, Susan

This is Vasanthi

How old are you?

It doesn't matter

'Your dream is your signature!'

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"In your mid 30s or 40s if you are
is your life a watch under repair?"

"Only if respected, should you be happy?
If self respect intact, you'll be royalty"

"Chitragupta, the record keeper,
Brahma's son is my neighbor"

"I looked up Brahma's register
your name wasn't listed there"

"Time is available
Your worries please bundle"

"Loads plenty and profuse
Put donkeys to good use"

"Happy...happy
Always be happy"

"Happy...happy
In all ways be happy"

"Every moment in time daily
a hen lays an egg diligently"

"A pan underneath is waiting
for the egg that's worrying"

"To live life (truth)fully
today has dawned specially"

"Try smiling daily
Ear to ear happy"

"Happy...happy
In all ways be happy"

"Happy...happy
Always be happy"

"Life isn't a kitten furry
to run away in a flurry"

"Dogs neither are we
to chase it mindlessly"

"Life isn't a straight or bent road
to gauge how much farther to go"

"If you cross only half a well
dive in, you might as well"

"Happy...happy
We might as well be"

"Happy...happy
In all ways be happy"

"In your mid 30s or 40s if you are
is your life a watch under repair?"

"Only if respected, should you be happy?
If self respect intact, you'll be royalty"

"Happy...happy
Forever on a joyous spree"

"Happy...happy
In all ways be happy"