Atkan Chatkan (2020) - full transcript
It is the story of a gifted kid Guddu, who along with his street kid friends, forms a band to win a prestigious musical competition without using conventional instruments and unites his separated musician parents.
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"Atkan Chatkan"
MY DEAR FRIEND GUDDU..
A GIFT FOR YOU
Seeing him get down from the bus every day
had become a ritual
He was different from the rest.
Every breath of his emanated rhythm
Music would always find him
or he would find it somewhere somehow
He would always remain silent
but his hands always conveyed a lot more
The noise , the regular daily noises
would be music to his ears
They say that the sounds of the world work in sync
and he would always create beats to match
these sounds of the universe ..
Music was his happiness..
And ‘Tansen Music Academy’ was his dream
Tiwari Tea Stall
Oh hello!
Please have mercy on the glasses!
They are fragile!
Go and give tea
(Young Orchestra Band)
"Prayer altered to Bollywood music"
What are you smiling at ?
Tea
So keep it here and get out
Go, we will send the cups back to Tiwari’s
Tiwari said that I should get the glasses back with me
Why? Are Tiwari’s glasses extra special?
(Laughter)
I know exactly why he always hovers around.
He thinks he is like us
Try your luck elsewhere.
Musicians are born not trained
Be careful, so that the opportunity is not gone
Do not take the world only as a dream
When has a good effort gone waste?
Be the guide of your own path
God of the world is your refuge
You are a human, do not lose heart!
You are a human..........
Madhav
What is the meaning of musician?
Musician?
In French it’s called 'Musicien'
in Italian 'Mujista'
German 'Musiker'
in Russian it's 'Muzykant
Sanskrit 'Sangeetagya'
and in Hindi
it is 'Sangeetkar
all of this means 'Musician'
I don’t even know the spelling of a musician
Brother
Look at this, this is a balloon.
Does the balloon know it’s own spelling?
No ...
But it still knows
how to fly ..
My bus is here !
Who is making that noise!
Do you know,
Those young Orchestra guys have some amazing musical
instruments
And they play just like the songs that we see on television!
Brother
don’t go there! Father will beat you up!
Why?
Shouldn’t even go and deliver tea there!
10!
No...... 9!
10 !!!!
How ?
Listen to the sounds again
1 - The tree leaves
2 - Dogs barking
3 - Dhank (Indian Musical Instrument)
4 - Beetle
5 - Frog
6 - Partridge
7 - That mother’s lullaby
8 - The bell on the cow’s neck
9 - A car horn
10- Mosquitoes
Tell me which sounds you did not hear
Mother’s lullaby
Keep me at work here
You are always late in bringing tea
what use will you be to us?
I will do everything.
I will take care of all the musical instruments.
I will clean them..bring you tea.
I will do everything you say!
Just give me work here.
Ok...
Come on show us some dance moves. Let’s see your talent
Dance.
Come on dance.
Dance.
(Singing a Bollywood song)
not like this.
not like this.
Dance like a film heroine
show us moves.
You want the job, right ?
Dance, come on, dance .
( An old Hindi film song )
Leave the kid alone
Wow, Rockstar, you can dance too.
Your job here is confirmed.
Sure!
I will come from tomorrow?
(Laughing)
Tansen Music Academey Bus
My father has asked for some money in advance
Why?
Can’t you guys wait for two more days.
Take it day after on the 1st of the month.
Father is..
Father has hurt himself ..
So...
Then take away...
But Listen your father is going to blow away that money in
his drinking
can you please give it now.
We really need it
since you need it, take it
You guys don’t really want to work hard
but want your money in advance.
Take this....
Need...
Go deliver this tea now
I will not come to work from tomorrow
Why? Now what has happened?
Your father is sending you to that big ’Tansen Music
Academy’ ?
Why..?
You don’t think I can go to ’Tansen Music Academy’’ ?
People like you and your father will never make it.
Stop dreaming.
And come to work on time tomorrow
I no longer work for you
Look at the way he is talking..!
Your father is right.
You are just like your mother who ran away
You can’t be trusted
Stop! I will teach you a lesson
Stop!
Trying to be smart with me!
I won’t spare you!
(Singing an old song)
You know tomorrow
I will get to touch all those musical instruments,
take care of them and play them.
What instruments ?
Nothing... you go to sleep
..the last song was so enjoyable..
Give, I will carry these for you.
Don’t touch it.
It’s very expensive.
Go get tea.
I know my work
Should I get tea from around the corner?
Look at him
He works for Tiwari
but will get us tea from another place
I used to work at Tiwari
Now I work for you all
Don’t have such notions.
You are of no use to us
Will you leave or should I call Tiwari
You only confirmed my job yesterday!
Let’s keep him guys
He might prove to be be useful
You know he has fidgety fingers.
If he breaks something, who will foot the bill?
I promise I won’t touch any instrument
I will do whatever you say
I will sweep this place
Please give me work
leave us alone.
I left Tiwari’s job
I came the second time around too to confirm!
How is work?
I shouldn’t get any complaints about you..
I spoke to Tiwari a few days back
He will increase your salary
Everything has become so expensive now a days
especially alcohol..
Lata, let’s go next door to Aunty’s house
Do you have a job opening here?
Try next month...
Don't have for now
Or go to that shop.. there.
Go and ask there...Ok
Now a days keeping these children on work
is very difficult
These Child Labor Organizations create a lot of issues
There is no work there
Can’t you give some job now?
I just said...
There is no work
Go!
Do you have any work for me?
No. Leave from here!
Do you have any work for me?
No.. No...
Chotu leave that
go deliver this tea
What happend? why are you looking so stressed
Something is up.. you were so happy yesterday
My money??
Hey stop! Thief!
Beggar !
Guddu!
What happened?
I am desperate for work
Meet me tomorrow morning
Let me try and help
‘Old hindi song’
Is it real?
Stop! Stop!
Stop! you left your things behind
‘Tansen Music Academy’
Please follow me. You have been called inside
I am sorry
but your experience is not enough..
Sorry, we can’t appoint you as a Music Teacher in our
school.
Sir, I have sang in chorus for 40-50 Hindi films.
I am trained as well
If you can look at my certificates
OK. Submit all your details to Mishra ji outside.
If anything opens up, we will be in touch.
Thank you
She is quite talented
You know the situation the School is in
The National competition which helds in our school
we get the grants because of these
Our school survives on these grant
And we have are losing this competition for the last 4 years
If our children lose this year as well
we will lose the grant
We will have to shut down
How long will this go on
I am retiring this year
I have to ensure that we win this competition this year, by
all means!
Think of some solution
Separate the metals properly
Hey, why are you sitting idle
Keep plastic with plastic
Brother
This is Guddu
I have seen him somewhere
Where...?
Work here at the scrap shop?
What is wrong in this work?
It’s no less than a jeweller’s job.
A jeweller can spot a diamond from far
And we can spot valuable things in our scrap yard!
I am going to pay you rupees 1000 per month
Won’t pay more!
Work with dedication here, Guddu
Start work tomorrow
Why tomorrow?
Is my shop shut today?
Ok, I will begin right away
Good, now you’re talking like a jeweller
Hey come here,
take him with you and teach him the work
Come son
His name is Guddu
Thanks Brother. How is work?
All good. How is your music coming along?
What are you doing
Every metal makes a different sound
I am segregating each metal on the basis of it’s sound
Can I take these ?
What will you do with these?
the books are for my friend and this is for me
Brother, where are the people who used to stay here ?
They left long back...
Why has Tiwari not given you the payment so far?
He said he will give it in a couple of days
Brother
Brother...Brother
Brother, look that guy who gave us 100 rupees that day
How does he get that kind of money?
Let's go...
He works at this scrapyard?
This seems to be a well paying job
I did not steal anything
So where is that expensive plate and pot?
Don’t look here and there ..answer my question!
Listen everybody, look at him
I thought he was special but he turned out to be a thief!
I’m telling the truth I did not steal anything
If I see you standing here for another minute I shall call
the cops.
Get out of my sight.
Run off!
Get back to work everyone!
Prayer chantings
Famous bollywood song
Brother
Where did you get these from?
How does it matter to you?
I know you took them from my shop
You think I am a thief? I bought them
You better return my things to me
Try and even touch my things, I will break your hands
I am taking my things with me
Leave my things
Leave my things
Brother, watch out
Brother, watch out
Guddu bhaiya leave!
Chuttan, Guddu stop!
Chuttan, Chuttan stop!
Chuttan, No!
Why are you two fighting like mad people
Madhav. I lost my job because of him.
You know how difficult it was for me to get that job.
He came and stole things from my shop and they fired me
I’m really going to beat him up
Where in Orcha?
See, I told you!
These are my things!
I will not give these back!
Then, I’m calling the police!
Chuttan, why are you getting so angry?
You actually stole his things.
You have no idea with how much difficulty Guddu got this
job.
The whole household runs on Guddu’s salary.
Whatever his father earns
he spends it all on his drinks
So, do one thing.
Tell him to work with me.
He can make some money too while performing with us.
I am not a beggar. I don’t need to work with you.
You played at the scrap dealer’s place too!
Ok, stop fighting .
Let us return the things you took from his boss
What do you think?
You will return the stolen goods and I will take you back?
So that you can gain my trust and steal again?
I did not steal
Guddu is not a thief
Go inside and see what kind of work he was doing
Life gives you only one chance.
And you lost it.
Now leave from here
Come inside, I will show you what he was building
Come .. See..
Wow
Look , if you join hands with them, every one can earn good
money
You mean, beg with them?
No, these two don’t beg. They sing and dance to entertain
Think again.
What if we make our band ?
I can also join you three.
Then none of us would have to beg!
Yes, Guddu brother , come, let us show you our place
No, not now.
You know what Mangu Uncle would say..’No guest allowed’!
Don’t worry.
I will speak to Mangu Uncle
Come Guddu
This is our palace
isn't it nice !!
You all live here
Yes, Guddu brother.
See , that’s my corner.
And these are my dolls
And this must be Madhav’s spot
And who's corner is this ?
This Corner ... Come here...
This Corner is mine
So many notes here
I fall asleep looking at these notes.
Try it sometime
Stick the money on the ceiling and you will sleep well just
gazing at them
And that?
That belongs to Mangu Uncle
Mangu Uncle ??
So kids,
what’s happening here?
Who is he?
Let’s do one thing.
Let us cut his hands
We will have variety with us
Get 2-4 more kids like him and we will be rich
Mangu uncle, he is our friend
Guest..Guest!
Guddu
Guddu or Buddu, I don’t care.
I told you not to get anyone here.
So ... why you got him here !!
Strictly ‘no guests allowed’ Understood ..
This is?
Graveyard
..meaning?
Listen, when Christians die, they bury them here..
You don’t get scared here?
Why should we be scared?
This is where we chill out..
Bet you are afraid!
So, what have you thought?
About what
About BAND
Let us make our own orchestra!
We’ll make lots of money!
Yes, Guddu Brother, it’s going to be so much fun
Ok, then I have a condition
What?
You have to do as I tell..
Ofcourse! Tell us..
We have to work very hard
Ofcourse! Tell us..we will do
So, what shall we call our orchestra
Atkan Chatkan
That’s perfect! Atkan Chatkan!
Come come!
Guddu come...
ATKAN CHTAKAN!!
Marbles, gully cricket, playing catch
Marbles, gully cricket, playing catch
All the beloved pastimes of our childhood
We have foregone
But as we beat these tin drums
But as we beat these tin drums
We forge a new tune for us
Who will be write lyrics? tell us we don't have the
knowledge...
But of course, he will write!
Madhav, Madhav will write it for us
Come on Madhav, surely you will?
Let me think...!
Atkan Chatkan
In these halcyon days of our childhood
Where we have neither a home, nor a car
We still feel like kings
In these halcyon days of our childhood
Where we have neither a home, nor a car
We still feel like kings
Our hearts roam free like mavericks
Bright shining stars in a boundless blue sky
We don’t know how to spell
But we still have something to say
Guddu, Mitthi, Madhav, Chuttan
All we need we have found with each other
Though the steps we take are small
We remain undeterred in our pace
Though we have no means to fly
We continue to dream big
If only someone were to grant me a wish
I would ask for my favourite dish
Not that silly! Dish as in food!
Though the steps we take are small
We remain undeterred in our pace
Though we have no means to fly
We continue to dream big
Ah to think that someday soon
How everyone will praise us
Once they hear about the travails of our journey
By doing all that we could
Under the boundless blue sky
Atkan Chatkan
Dahi chatokan
In these halcyon days of our childhood
Where we have neither a home, nor a car
We still feel like kings
Our hearts roam free like mavericks
Bright shining stars in a boundless blue sky
We don’t know how to spell
But we still have something to say
Why have we come here ?
Wait a little..
Look. That’s my dream..
..And the girl of my dreams.
You know , I used to also beg like Mithi and Chuttan
Then I thought, I should buy a wheelchair with my own money
After all, money earned from begging has no dignity
Just think, what if she sees me begging?
What will she think of me!
That is why I must earn money
uncle...
Vyju brother.
Brother...
I am looking for my Family
Please tell me where are my kids ...
I’ve been searching for days.
By the grace of God, I found you today
Sister..
Why are you hesitant? has my husband remarried again?
No sister, that is not the case
Vishnu brother hates anything to do with music now
And he hates you even more.
Please make me meet my kids somehow. Just once.
I beg you..
It’s not easy sister.
How can he possibly let go of the anger of years so quickly?
Give me some time.
How is the preparation going on?
We still have a month to go, Sir.
We provide you the best teachers, instruments and yet we
keep losing.
Only if you all are well prepared, you will be permitted to
participate.
We cannot afford to lose this at any cost
Be serious.
work hard
Hopefully, you will only represent the school
‘Hopefully’ you will represent?
Meaning?
He is trying to psych us.
We are his only option.
Who else has he got to represent the school?
Their music is very different..
Wasn’t I right about them?
Find out who are they and
where they came from
Go ahead. Eat.
Kid's I have a good news for you..
Good news?
Yes, we have a big music competition coming up in our school
next month
Mujik kumpeter?
Music competition!
Yes.
Means.. Singing Competition..
The best schools from all the states of India
will be coming to our school to compete.
And we are giving YOU the opportunity to participate !
An opportunity to play music for Tansen Music School!
All that is fine but what’s in it for us?
The best team wins a prize
How much?
All of us?
But how can we?
We don’t study there.
Children you don't worry about that
We have given it a lot of thought.
Yes, we get that but how much money will we make?
We have to pay Mangu his cut
You will win Rs 51000
51,000!!
And if we lose?
Children
you are different.
Your music is special.
Just give it your best shot and
the prize will certainly be yours.
And along with it, we will give you the
opportunity to learn music in our school
You mean, we will get to wear a school uniform!
That Yellow School Bus?
Kids, prepare well.
Reach the school at 12pm tomorrow
Enjoy your meal
That school with the yellow bus
Hey, where are you going?
Where is Dsouza?
Tell him we have come
He means, Principal Dsouza Sir has called us
DeSouza Sir?
Just wait here only...
cool down
Mishra ji, some street urchins are here at the gate.
Principal Dsouza has lost his mind
Look, seems like they will build a rocket
Ms Mohi, please wait in the office for me
Yes
Did you watch them?
Hope you understand now what’s best for the school.
You want to represent the school?
Then perform better than these kids.
Officially I can’t appoint you,
I would appreciate if you can help train these kids off the
record
They are orphans from the street
and have to be prepped to represent
our school in the music competition
You just have to show them the way.
Because when it comes to music,
it’s a world they understand well
And please keep this confidential.
Kid's... come.. come...
Kids, this is your teacher, Mohini ji
Mohini ji
this is Madhav
Chuttan
Mithi
and Guddu.
Do Namaste, Kids
You have to train them
And children, you have to go to her place
for training tomorrow onwards.
I have to participate in the competition
and win it
But what will happen if PAPA finds out?
You know what you are being prepared for?
You know how big this competition is?
It’s not very easy to sing and play music in this
competition
Madam, this has been Guddu‘s dream for ever
that's very good
Do you think we’ll be able to win this competition?
Don’t talk such depressing talks or
I will throw you in this river!
You certainly were a butcher in your previous birth!
Don’t worry guys, Mohi Madam will teach us well.
But what are we going to tell Mangu uncle
We have even run out of cash
where is it ?
Aah, found this
And this..
This is my 20
got it, got it
Mangu uncle
Seems like
something is amiss here.
it seems you are hiding something from me..
Where did you all disappear for the last few days?
And where is my commission?
So, you guys want tell me anything?
I will break your hands and legs.
No no.
Here take this ..
please don't beat us
Why is it so less?
I smell something fishy here.
No, Mangu uncle, no
And you ..
Listen carefully..
If you don’t give your share of the
commission to me next time,
I better not see you around my kids.
Last warning to you.. Understood ?
Sir this is the admission file for all the four kids
Keep an eye on our kids as well.
We just have a few more days left for the competition.
Ok Sir..
The theme of the competition this year is ‘poems’
Do you know any poem
that everybody would love?
Madhav what about the poem
that you recite all the time?
Which one?
Hey human, don’t lose heart
Hey human, don’t lose heart
Hey human, don’t lose heart
Do some work, do some work!
Living in this world create your name..
(Screaming)
That ssssssssss?
That’s a pressure cooker.
The Principal is making a mistake
Correct
This is not done
Now beggars are going to sing in our school ?
Principal is sidelining us because of these beggars.
We will sideline them instead
Reading books everyone died..
none became any wise..
The one who reads the words of love..
He freezes every time he sees her!
Excuse me
Who is there.. wait....
I’m sorry I left.
I can’t live without the kids.
Can I please see my kids
You want to meet the kids?
Get out!
You have spoiled my life.
Leave!
Please..
Please...Please...
If I see you again anywhere nearby I will break your legs
She want's to see kid's now
After years she remembers now..
Sister
are you alright?
You have come back after so many years
Just go for now
Please go.
Or else he will come back
What are you staring at?
Don’t even think of touching this instrument!
I will break your hands
Go now...
Cursed woman left us
And now she wants to take the kids with her
Selfish woman!
Brother, how is the new teacher?
She is very kind and treats us lovingly
Just like the Aunty next door?
Better than the aunty next door
Will you make me meet her?
Ok ?enough fun now.
Let’s start for the day?
Why isn’t Guddu here yet?
I hope he remembers the competition is tomorrow.
Madam, maybe his bus is delayed
Bus?
Doesn’t he live with you all?
No..
he comes from Jamuniya
Jamuniya?
Sorry, Madam. The bus got delayed.
And Lata also walks slowly
Madam?
Let’s start?
Madam?
Yes..
Let’s start?
Children (singing)
Ok listen to me....
I think you should all take a break
Come early tomorrow
Take your instruments with you
Practice later at home too
Tomorrow is a very important day for all of us
Come on .. Come on .. lets go
Take this Chuttan... Hold this also...
Madam, this is my sister, Lata
She had a school holiday today
..so I got her with me
Lata, say ‘namaste’ to Madam ji
Namaste
Guddu
Yes?
Come here...
Are you...
You are from Jamuniya?
Where in Jamuniya?
The street by the hand pump
What is your father’s name?
Vishnu
And mother’s name?
I am your mother, Guddu.
Listen
Lata, come!
Guddu, what happened?
Say something.
We will not have anything to do with her.
Who?
Mohi Madam?
Did she say something to you?
I said , we will not go to her anymore
None of us, ok?
Speak for yourself.
We will definitely go to her.
Stop being our Boss
Chuttan, calm down
What’s wrong in what I am saying?
What do you think of yourself.
Guddu.....
You are some big ‘music’ or what?
Lata!
Guddu.. wait
Guddu, what has happened all of a sudden?
We promised
Guddu.. wait
Guddu.. wait .. Don't go...
Madhav...What happen?
Have you seen any kids around?
Kids?
Everyone is a grown up now.
Guddu?
Guddu?
Don’t take his name.
He is the reason behind all this mess.
Just tell me where he is
and I will take care of him
So, it’s you?
I should have known.
How else would my kid suddenly change?
You left us and now want Guddu to do the same?
You have come here to take my kid?
If I find you anywhere near my kids,
you will regret it.
understood?
my son lied to me!
Watch where you are going.
Isn’t that Madhav?
Where is he going?
Madhav?
you wait here
I didn’t leave my kids, Sir
I was young
..and weak
I was just 16 or 17
when I met Guddu’s father.
He was a great Pakhawaj player.
I had come from Chennai to perform...
With him
That’s how we fell in love.
Gradually, people started
appreciating my singing more.
People started praising me more.
He took a backseat.
Why are you drinking again?
Don’t touch the Pakhawaj when you are drunk.
It’s disrespectful to our music.
stop this
why ?
This is my house
I will do whatever I want
You sing well.
Go sing somewhere.
What is this...
Put the bottle down!
Where are you going ?
Where are you taking my kids?
NO.. NO .. please ..
give her to me
please give me my children
go become a big singer
take your stuff
shown your true colors
I cried, I begged.
He didn’t give me my children
nor did he ever let me back in the house.
I thought of killing myself
But the hope of seeing my kids again kept me alive
Guddu had been coming to me for days
and I couldn’t recognize him.
And today, when I finally found him,
my son hates me.
how should I convince him?
Will he never forgive me?
I don’t know if you will forgive your mother or not.
The decision is yours.
I will not say she suffered more than you.
But son, she has suffered a lot for you two.
Sometimes we feel
there is no greater pain beyond ours.
And that is why we are not able to see
how our loved ones also struggle with their pain
I met Madhav too
He didn’t say anything.
I won’t ask why you have taken this decision.
you might have some reasons or compulsions
If you don’t participate in the competition tomorrow,
your friends will be losing a huge opportunity.
Who are you?
What are you doing here?
I am the Principal of Tansen Music School.
oh?
Your son is immensely talented .
You should encourage him
And how will that help?
He won’t feed himself by being a musician on the street!
I am talking about his future.
If he wins the competition tomorrow , he can change his
life.
And yours.
Guddu will not go anywhere.
Get out of my house.
That Principal was trying teach me what is good for my son.
Stop, don’t hurt him
Are you going to kill him?
Let him be.
This is a family matter.
Leave.
brother you are such a lunatic
I will not spare you today
You went to meet your mother?
will you go again ?
You want to be a musician ?
Here, sit!
play
play
This is how you play it.
turning out to be just like his mother
Don’t hit us
no.. don't
please
Traitors
Traitors
I raised you!
Let me see how you will go to the school competition
tomorrow.
Will lock you for a few days
You will stop dreaming of going to school.
You will remember this lesson for life.
I don’t know if you will forgive your mother or not.
The decision is yours.
Nor will I say she suffered more than you.
But son, she has suffered for you two a lot.
When ever life got me down
I found myself remembering you, mother
Whenever I felt like breaking down,
I found myself remembering you, mother
Oh Mother?.
My mother
Oh Mother?.
My mother
Our sponsors, Furtados School of Music welcomes you all to
the
25th Inter State Music Competition organized by Tansen Music
School
Sir I have moved their performance from 9th position to 11th
.
I hope they make it.
Let’s welcome our 1st team ‘The Echoes’ from Modern Public
School
Please give them a huge round of applause
It’s your competition today, right?
Quickly get ready and get out of here.
Before your father comes back go from this place.
Listen if you win today you can change your life.
The principal was right.
This opportunity doesn’t come every day.
Hurry up
Quickly run away.
Go quickly ..quietly ..
Go
Go
Hey..
Where are you running?
Stop!
I will break your legs..
Stop.....
Stop.....
I will not leave you today...
How long will you run...
Stop ..
Look at the principal’s face
He is so defeated.
We are the only ones who will perform today
Are you sure?
What if they come?
They are not going to make it.
Why do you think we paid off Mangu.
Mark my words, the principle is going to come to us,
begging us to perform
Madhav...........
Children (crying)
Open the door!
Help us please.
Chuttan.....
Somebody help us.
We are here.
Open the door!
Help us please.
We are here.
Mithi ?
Guddu
Wait.
I will get you out of here.
Guddu.......
Guddu.......?
Come on let's get out of here..
Show me where is he gone !
Lock the door fast...
Punjabi Folk song
Sir, what is this we are hearing?
Why are our students not performing?
Sir, we must give our students a chance.
I really think we can win this competition.
Sir, we don’t have any time left
Madam
what if Guddu does not come?
That Guddu!
Where has he taken my kids?
Let’s hurry
Here.,.
inside here ..
Madhav .... be careful...
Here.,.
inside here ..
What happened?
Who did this..?
They beat us up and broke all the instruments...
And next up is Team 10 from Tamil Nadu.
Welcome Steven Samuel from Chinmaya Music school.
He has been winning this championship for the last four
years!
Give a huge round of appulase for team no 10
Guddu!
Guddu is here
Sir.....
You all go and sit in the audience
I'll see you later
The world makes me cry..
Oh but that is just an excuse ..
The world makes me cry..
Oh but that is just an excuse ..
The fight within is with myself..
I have to make myself win
When the tears
When the tears poured out finally ..
I found myself remembering you, mother ..
Oh Mother..My mother..
A big round of applause.
What a great performance.
As you can see
This competition is becoming more intense
And for our next performance
I invite team number 11
From the Tansen Music Academy
With a huge round of applause,
Please welcome Team No.11
You are a Human Being; do not lose hear
You are a Human Being; do not lose hear
Do some work, do some work!
Living in this world create your name
Do some work, do some work!
Living in this world create your name
What is the purpose your birth?
Understand and do not waste it (life)
What is the purpose your birth?
Understand and do not waste it (life)
Make some use of your body
You are a Human Being, do not lose heart
You are a Human Being, do not lose heart
Be careful, so that the opportunity is not gone
When has a good effort gone waste?
Do not take the world only as a dream
Be the guide of your own path
God of the world is your refuge
You are a Human Being, do not lose heart
You are a Human Being, do not lose heart
You are a Human Being, do not lose heart
You are a Human Being, do not lose heart
When you have got all the elements
Then simply trust and go
Drink the nectar of your existence
Awake and achieve !
You are a Human Being, do not lose heart
You are a Human Being, do not lose heart
You are a Human Being, do not lose heart
why did you stop ?
Madhav sing
his dreamgirl is here ..
why has he stopped
Madhav brother sing
sing
Madhav
Madhav start stinging
Boo...
Boo...
You should know your glory
You should be aware that you are special
You should know your glory
You should be aware that you are special
Even after we die our songs should reverberate in this world
Whether we lose everything now only, then also we should
save our honour
Even after we die our songs should reverberate in this world
Whether we lose everything now only, then also we should
save our honour
Whatever may be you should not leave your effort
Whatever may be you should not leave your effort
Whatever may be you should not leave your effort
Whatever may be you should not leave your effort
You are a Human Being, do not lose heart
You are a Human Being, do not lose heart
Please stop.
As per the rules of this competition
you must be able to play one traditional musical instrument.
I’m afraid if you cannot play a traditional musical
instrument,
you do not qualify for participation in this competition.
Is there a problem?
You didn’t inform the kids that
playing a traditional musical instrument is mandatory for
this competition?
What happened, Sir?
Fine, Team number 11, do you know how to play any such
musical instrument?
Can I play this ?
sing
sing something
Before we announce the winning team,
‘Bal Tansen Award’
So, have you become a singer?
Your friends will never forgive you for life.
I have travelled many countries
Met fantastic musicians
Heard a lot of world music
And I can say
This prize winner is out of the world!
yes , you are right
this is Guddu
Crowd
You were always worthless
Now you spoilt there chances as well
Go
Guddu will never forgive me
Sir...Guddu is not here
Madhav
Madhav
Madhav
Madhav
Madhav
Madhav
Guddu is not here
But...
But his father is here
I would request him to come
and collect Guddu’ award.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Please give a big hand to Vishnu ji
He is a very good musician and Pakhawaj player
Vishnu ji, please come
And now I would like to Guddu’s mother Mohini ji on stage
She is just not a good singer but a great mother too
please
Mohiniji please
So, the final winner of today’s competition is
‘Tansen Music School’
Madhav
Forgive me my friend,
That day I went ,wherever the train took me
I lived with the guilt
I went to a different town
I pursued studies in a social welfare school
read all the books that I had been wanting to read
And then one day, I read your interview in a magazine
You spoke about our band
You spoke about me!
I know you have missed me as much as I have missed you
I came to Jhansi looking for you
But you were not there
Principal Sir told me everything.
met Mithi and Chuttan too.
You must be knowing, Mithi is now a ‘Kathak’ dance teacher.
and Chuttan has become a Banker now
You know I was so happy when I got to know
That we won
I was so happy that day
I went to the old church
To say thanks to Jesus.
You know who I met there?
I met Rea.
You must be wondering who is Rea.
Remember my dream! The same one.
She told me that after the performance
she try to search me
But she couldn’t find me
Guess, I was destined to meet her again this way.
Now we are getting married
And this wedding is not taking place
without ma , baba , Lata and you
I am also sending the first copy of my novel ‘Atkan
Chatkan’.
I wrote this a few years ago
but couldn’t find the right ending.
Come soon.
There is so much to catch up on.
We all are missing you.
Here is my number
Call me.
Hello.
Ya Bart
Hmm...
Ya Thanks..
Hmm.. Hmm..
Ok
Yeh..
There is an important courier from INDIA
Bart I will call you right back?.
Thank You..
"Atkan Chatkan"
MY DEAR FRIEND GUDDU..
A GIFT FOR YOU
Seeing him get down from the bus every day
had become a ritual
He was different from the rest.
Every breath of his emanated rhythm
Music would always find him
or he would find it somewhere somehow
He would always remain silent
but his hands always conveyed a lot more
The noise , the regular daily noises
would be music to his ears
They say that the sounds of the world work in sync
and he would always create beats to match
these sounds of the universe ..
Music was his happiness..
And ‘Tansen Music Academy’ was his dream
Tiwari Tea Stall
Oh hello!
Please have mercy on the glasses!
They are fragile!
Go and give tea
(Young Orchestra Band)
"Prayer altered to Bollywood music"
What are you smiling at ?
Tea
So keep it here and get out
Go, we will send the cups back to Tiwari’s
Tiwari said that I should get the glasses back with me
Why? Are Tiwari’s glasses extra special?
(Laughter)
I know exactly why he always hovers around.
He thinks he is like us
Try your luck elsewhere.
Musicians are born not trained
Be careful, so that the opportunity is not gone
Do not take the world only as a dream
When has a good effort gone waste?
Be the guide of your own path
God of the world is your refuge
You are a human, do not lose heart!
You are a human..........
Madhav
What is the meaning of musician?
Musician?
In French it’s called 'Musicien'
in Italian 'Mujista'
German 'Musiker'
in Russian it's 'Muzykant
Sanskrit 'Sangeetagya'
and in Hindi
it is 'Sangeetkar
all of this means 'Musician'
I don’t even know the spelling of a musician
Brother
Look at this, this is a balloon.
Does the balloon know it’s own spelling?
No ...
But it still knows
how to fly ..
My bus is here !
Who is making that noise!
Do you know,
Those young Orchestra guys have some amazing musical
instruments
And they play just like the songs that we see on television!
Brother
don’t go there! Father will beat you up!
Why?
Shouldn’t even go and deliver tea there!
10!
No...... 9!
10 !!!!
How ?
Listen to the sounds again
1 - The tree leaves
2 - Dogs barking
3 - Dhank (Indian Musical Instrument)
4 - Beetle
5 - Frog
6 - Partridge
7 - That mother’s lullaby
8 - The bell on the cow’s neck
9 - A car horn
10- Mosquitoes
Tell me which sounds you did not hear
Mother’s lullaby
Keep me at work here
You are always late in bringing tea
what use will you be to us?
I will do everything.
I will take care of all the musical instruments.
I will clean them..bring you tea.
I will do everything you say!
Just give me work here.
Ok...
Come on show us some dance moves. Let’s see your talent
Dance.
Come on dance.
Dance.
(Singing a Bollywood song)
not like this.
not like this.
Dance like a film heroine
show us moves.
You want the job, right ?
Dance, come on, dance .
( An old Hindi film song )
Leave the kid alone
Wow, Rockstar, you can dance too.
Your job here is confirmed.
Sure!
I will come from tomorrow?
(Laughing)
Tansen Music Academey Bus
My father has asked for some money in advance
Why?
Can’t you guys wait for two more days.
Take it day after on the 1st of the month.
Father is..
Father has hurt himself ..
So...
Then take away...
But Listen your father is going to blow away that money in
his drinking
can you please give it now.
We really need it
since you need it, take it
You guys don’t really want to work hard
but want your money in advance.
Take this....
Need...
Go deliver this tea now
I will not come to work from tomorrow
Why? Now what has happened?
Your father is sending you to that big ’Tansen Music
Academy’ ?
Why..?
You don’t think I can go to ’Tansen Music Academy’’ ?
People like you and your father will never make it.
Stop dreaming.
And come to work on time tomorrow
I no longer work for you
Look at the way he is talking..!
Your father is right.
You are just like your mother who ran away
You can’t be trusted
Stop! I will teach you a lesson
Stop!
Trying to be smart with me!
I won’t spare you!
(Singing an old song)
You know tomorrow
I will get to touch all those musical instruments,
take care of them and play them.
What instruments ?
Nothing... you go to sleep
..the last song was so enjoyable..
Give, I will carry these for you.
Don’t touch it.
It’s very expensive.
Go get tea.
I know my work
Should I get tea from around the corner?
Look at him
He works for Tiwari
but will get us tea from another place
I used to work at Tiwari
Now I work for you all
Don’t have such notions.
You are of no use to us
Will you leave or should I call Tiwari
You only confirmed my job yesterday!
Let’s keep him guys
He might prove to be be useful
You know he has fidgety fingers.
If he breaks something, who will foot the bill?
I promise I won’t touch any instrument
I will do whatever you say
I will sweep this place
Please give me work
leave us alone.
I left Tiwari’s job
I came the second time around too to confirm!
How is work?
I shouldn’t get any complaints about you..
I spoke to Tiwari a few days back
He will increase your salary
Everything has become so expensive now a days
especially alcohol..
Lata, let’s go next door to Aunty’s house
Do you have a job opening here?
Try next month...
Don't have for now
Or go to that shop.. there.
Go and ask there...Ok
Now a days keeping these children on work
is very difficult
These Child Labor Organizations create a lot of issues
There is no work there
Can’t you give some job now?
I just said...
There is no work
Go!
Do you have any work for me?
No. Leave from here!
Do you have any work for me?
No.. No...
Chotu leave that
go deliver this tea
What happend? why are you looking so stressed
Something is up.. you were so happy yesterday
My money??
Hey stop! Thief!
Beggar !
Guddu!
What happened?
I am desperate for work
Meet me tomorrow morning
Let me try and help
‘Old hindi song’
Is it real?
Stop! Stop!
Stop! you left your things behind
‘Tansen Music Academy’
Please follow me. You have been called inside
I am sorry
but your experience is not enough..
Sorry, we can’t appoint you as a Music Teacher in our
school.
Sir, I have sang in chorus for 40-50 Hindi films.
I am trained as well
If you can look at my certificates
OK. Submit all your details to Mishra ji outside.
If anything opens up, we will be in touch.
Thank you
She is quite talented
You know the situation the School is in
The National competition which helds in our school
we get the grants because of these
Our school survives on these grant
And we have are losing this competition for the last 4 years
If our children lose this year as well
we will lose the grant
We will have to shut down
How long will this go on
I am retiring this year
I have to ensure that we win this competition this year, by
all means!
Think of some solution
Separate the metals properly
Hey, why are you sitting idle
Keep plastic with plastic
Brother
This is Guddu
I have seen him somewhere
Where...?
Work here at the scrap shop?
What is wrong in this work?
It’s no less than a jeweller’s job.
A jeweller can spot a diamond from far
And we can spot valuable things in our scrap yard!
I am going to pay you rupees 1000 per month
Won’t pay more!
Work with dedication here, Guddu
Start work tomorrow
Why tomorrow?
Is my shop shut today?
Ok, I will begin right away
Good, now you’re talking like a jeweller
Hey come here,
take him with you and teach him the work
Come son
His name is Guddu
Thanks Brother. How is work?
All good. How is your music coming along?
What are you doing
Every metal makes a different sound
I am segregating each metal on the basis of it’s sound
Can I take these ?
What will you do with these?
the books are for my friend and this is for me
Brother, where are the people who used to stay here ?
They left long back...
Why has Tiwari not given you the payment so far?
He said he will give it in a couple of days
Brother
Brother...Brother
Brother, look that guy who gave us 100 rupees that day
How does he get that kind of money?
Let's go...
He works at this scrapyard?
This seems to be a well paying job
I did not steal anything
So where is that expensive plate and pot?
Don’t look here and there ..answer my question!
Listen everybody, look at him
I thought he was special but he turned out to be a thief!
I’m telling the truth I did not steal anything
If I see you standing here for another minute I shall call
the cops.
Get out of my sight.
Run off!
Get back to work everyone!
Prayer chantings
Famous bollywood song
Brother
Where did you get these from?
How does it matter to you?
I know you took them from my shop
You think I am a thief? I bought them
You better return my things to me
Try and even touch my things, I will break your hands
I am taking my things with me
Leave my things
Leave my things
Brother, watch out
Brother, watch out
Guddu bhaiya leave!
Chuttan, Guddu stop!
Chuttan, Chuttan stop!
Chuttan, No!
Why are you two fighting like mad people
Madhav. I lost my job because of him.
You know how difficult it was for me to get that job.
He came and stole things from my shop and they fired me
I’m really going to beat him up
Where in Orcha?
See, I told you!
These are my things!
I will not give these back!
Then, I’m calling the police!
Chuttan, why are you getting so angry?
You actually stole his things.
You have no idea with how much difficulty Guddu got this
job.
The whole household runs on Guddu’s salary.
Whatever his father earns
he spends it all on his drinks
So, do one thing.
Tell him to work with me.
He can make some money too while performing with us.
I am not a beggar. I don’t need to work with you.
You played at the scrap dealer’s place too!
Ok, stop fighting .
Let us return the things you took from his boss
What do you think?
You will return the stolen goods and I will take you back?
So that you can gain my trust and steal again?
I did not steal
Guddu is not a thief
Go inside and see what kind of work he was doing
Life gives you only one chance.
And you lost it.
Now leave from here
Come inside, I will show you what he was building
Come .. See..
Wow
Look , if you join hands with them, every one can earn good
money
You mean, beg with them?
No, these two don’t beg. They sing and dance to entertain
Think again.
What if we make our band ?
I can also join you three.
Then none of us would have to beg!
Yes, Guddu brother , come, let us show you our place
No, not now.
You know what Mangu Uncle would say..’No guest allowed’!
Don’t worry.
I will speak to Mangu Uncle
Come Guddu
This is our palace
isn't it nice !!
You all live here
Yes, Guddu brother.
See , that’s my corner.
And these are my dolls
And this must be Madhav’s spot
And who's corner is this ?
This Corner ... Come here...
This Corner is mine
So many notes here
I fall asleep looking at these notes.
Try it sometime
Stick the money on the ceiling and you will sleep well just
gazing at them
And that?
That belongs to Mangu Uncle
Mangu Uncle ??
So kids,
what’s happening here?
Who is he?
Let’s do one thing.
Let us cut his hands
We will have variety with us
Get 2-4 more kids like him and we will be rich
Mangu uncle, he is our friend
Guest..Guest!
Guddu
Guddu or Buddu, I don’t care.
I told you not to get anyone here.
So ... why you got him here !!
Strictly ‘no guests allowed’ Understood ..
This is?
Graveyard
..meaning?
Listen, when Christians die, they bury them here..
You don’t get scared here?
Why should we be scared?
This is where we chill out..
Bet you are afraid!
So, what have you thought?
About what
About BAND
Let us make our own orchestra!
We’ll make lots of money!
Yes, Guddu Brother, it’s going to be so much fun
Ok, then I have a condition
What?
You have to do as I tell..
Ofcourse! Tell us..
We have to work very hard
Ofcourse! Tell us..we will do
So, what shall we call our orchestra
Atkan Chatkan
That’s perfect! Atkan Chatkan!
Come come!
Guddu come...
ATKAN CHTAKAN!!
Marbles, gully cricket, playing catch
Marbles, gully cricket, playing catch
All the beloved pastimes of our childhood
We have foregone
But as we beat these tin drums
But as we beat these tin drums
We forge a new tune for us
Who will be write lyrics? tell us we don't have the
knowledge...
But of course, he will write!
Madhav, Madhav will write it for us
Come on Madhav, surely you will?
Let me think...!
Atkan Chatkan
In these halcyon days of our childhood
Where we have neither a home, nor a car
We still feel like kings
In these halcyon days of our childhood
Where we have neither a home, nor a car
We still feel like kings
Our hearts roam free like mavericks
Bright shining stars in a boundless blue sky
We don’t know how to spell
But we still have something to say
Guddu, Mitthi, Madhav, Chuttan
All we need we have found with each other
Though the steps we take are small
We remain undeterred in our pace
Though we have no means to fly
We continue to dream big
If only someone were to grant me a wish
I would ask for my favourite dish
Not that silly! Dish as in food!
Though the steps we take are small
We remain undeterred in our pace
Though we have no means to fly
We continue to dream big
Ah to think that someday soon
How everyone will praise us
Once they hear about the travails of our journey
By doing all that we could
Under the boundless blue sky
Atkan Chatkan
Dahi chatokan
In these halcyon days of our childhood
Where we have neither a home, nor a car
We still feel like kings
Our hearts roam free like mavericks
Bright shining stars in a boundless blue sky
We don’t know how to spell
But we still have something to say
Why have we come here ?
Wait a little..
Look. That’s my dream..
..And the girl of my dreams.
You know , I used to also beg like Mithi and Chuttan
Then I thought, I should buy a wheelchair with my own money
After all, money earned from begging has no dignity
Just think, what if she sees me begging?
What will she think of me!
That is why I must earn money
uncle...
Vyju brother.
Brother...
I am looking for my Family
Please tell me where are my kids ...
I’ve been searching for days.
By the grace of God, I found you today
Sister..
Why are you hesitant? has my husband remarried again?
No sister, that is not the case
Vishnu brother hates anything to do with music now
And he hates you even more.
Please make me meet my kids somehow. Just once.
I beg you..
It’s not easy sister.
How can he possibly let go of the anger of years so quickly?
Give me some time.
How is the preparation going on?
We still have a month to go, Sir.
We provide you the best teachers, instruments and yet we
keep losing.
Only if you all are well prepared, you will be permitted to
participate.
We cannot afford to lose this at any cost
Be serious.
work hard
Hopefully, you will only represent the school
‘Hopefully’ you will represent?
Meaning?
He is trying to psych us.
We are his only option.
Who else has he got to represent the school?
Their music is very different..
Wasn’t I right about them?
Find out who are they and
where they came from
Go ahead. Eat.
Kid's I have a good news for you..
Good news?
Yes, we have a big music competition coming up in our school
next month
Mujik kumpeter?
Music competition!
Yes.
Means.. Singing Competition..
The best schools from all the states of India
will be coming to our school to compete.
And we are giving YOU the opportunity to participate !
An opportunity to play music for Tansen Music School!
All that is fine but what’s in it for us?
The best team wins a prize
How much?
All of us?
But how can we?
We don’t study there.
Children you don't worry about that
We have given it a lot of thought.
Yes, we get that but how much money will we make?
We have to pay Mangu his cut
You will win Rs 51000
51,000!!
And if we lose?
Children
you are different.
Your music is special.
Just give it your best shot and
the prize will certainly be yours.
And along with it, we will give you the
opportunity to learn music in our school
You mean, we will get to wear a school uniform!
That Yellow School Bus?
Kids, prepare well.
Reach the school at 12pm tomorrow
Enjoy your meal
That school with the yellow bus
Hey, where are you going?
Where is Dsouza?
Tell him we have come
He means, Principal Dsouza Sir has called us
DeSouza Sir?
Just wait here only...
cool down
Mishra ji, some street urchins are here at the gate.
Principal Dsouza has lost his mind
Look, seems like they will build a rocket
Ms Mohi, please wait in the office for me
Yes
Did you watch them?
Hope you understand now what’s best for the school.
You want to represent the school?
Then perform better than these kids.
Officially I can’t appoint you,
I would appreciate if you can help train these kids off the
record
They are orphans from the street
and have to be prepped to represent
our school in the music competition
You just have to show them the way.
Because when it comes to music,
it’s a world they understand well
And please keep this confidential.
Kid's... come.. come...
Kids, this is your teacher, Mohini ji
Mohini ji
this is Madhav
Chuttan
Mithi
and Guddu.
Do Namaste, Kids
You have to train them
And children, you have to go to her place
for training tomorrow onwards.
I have to participate in the competition
and win it
But what will happen if PAPA finds out?
You know what you are being prepared for?
You know how big this competition is?
It’s not very easy to sing and play music in this
competition
Madam, this has been Guddu‘s dream for ever
that's very good
Do you think we’ll be able to win this competition?
Don’t talk such depressing talks or
I will throw you in this river!
You certainly were a butcher in your previous birth!
Don’t worry guys, Mohi Madam will teach us well.
But what are we going to tell Mangu uncle
We have even run out of cash
where is it ?
Aah, found this
And this..
This is my 20
got it, got it
Mangu uncle
Seems like
something is amiss here.
it seems you are hiding something from me..
Where did you all disappear for the last few days?
And where is my commission?
So, you guys want tell me anything?
I will break your hands and legs.
No no.
Here take this ..
please don't beat us
Why is it so less?
I smell something fishy here.
No, Mangu uncle, no
And you ..
Listen carefully..
If you don’t give your share of the
commission to me next time,
I better not see you around my kids.
Last warning to you.. Understood ?
Sir this is the admission file for all the four kids
Keep an eye on our kids as well.
We just have a few more days left for the competition.
Ok Sir..
The theme of the competition this year is ‘poems’
Do you know any poem
that everybody would love?
Madhav what about the poem
that you recite all the time?
Which one?
Hey human, don’t lose heart
Hey human, don’t lose heart
Hey human, don’t lose heart
Do some work, do some work!
Living in this world create your name..
(Screaming)
That ssssssssss?
That’s a pressure cooker.
The Principal is making a mistake
Correct
This is not done
Now beggars are going to sing in our school ?
Principal is sidelining us because of these beggars.
We will sideline them instead
Reading books everyone died..
none became any wise..
The one who reads the words of love..
He freezes every time he sees her!
Excuse me
Who is there.. wait....
I’m sorry I left.
I can’t live without the kids.
Can I please see my kids
You want to meet the kids?
Get out!
You have spoiled my life.
Leave!
Please..
Please...Please...
If I see you again anywhere nearby I will break your legs
She want's to see kid's now
After years she remembers now..
Sister
are you alright?
You have come back after so many years
Just go for now
Please go.
Or else he will come back
What are you staring at?
Don’t even think of touching this instrument!
I will break your hands
Go now...
Cursed woman left us
And now she wants to take the kids with her
Selfish woman!
Brother, how is the new teacher?
She is very kind and treats us lovingly
Just like the Aunty next door?
Better than the aunty next door
Will you make me meet her?
Ok ?enough fun now.
Let’s start for the day?
Why isn’t Guddu here yet?
I hope he remembers the competition is tomorrow.
Madam, maybe his bus is delayed
Bus?
Doesn’t he live with you all?
No..
he comes from Jamuniya
Jamuniya?
Sorry, Madam. The bus got delayed.
And Lata also walks slowly
Madam?
Let’s start?
Madam?
Yes..
Let’s start?
Children (singing)
Ok listen to me....
I think you should all take a break
Come early tomorrow
Take your instruments with you
Practice later at home too
Tomorrow is a very important day for all of us
Come on .. Come on .. lets go
Take this Chuttan... Hold this also...
Madam, this is my sister, Lata
She had a school holiday today
..so I got her with me
Lata, say ‘namaste’ to Madam ji
Namaste
Guddu
Yes?
Come here...
Are you...
You are from Jamuniya?
Where in Jamuniya?
The street by the hand pump
What is your father’s name?
Vishnu
And mother’s name?
I am your mother, Guddu.
Listen
Lata, come!
Guddu, what happened?
Say something.
We will not have anything to do with her.
Who?
Mohi Madam?
Did she say something to you?
I said , we will not go to her anymore
None of us, ok?
Speak for yourself.
We will definitely go to her.
Stop being our Boss
Chuttan, calm down
What’s wrong in what I am saying?
What do you think of yourself.
Guddu.....
You are some big ‘music’ or what?
Lata!
Guddu.. wait
Guddu, what has happened all of a sudden?
We promised
Guddu.. wait
Guddu.. wait .. Don't go...
Madhav...What happen?
Have you seen any kids around?
Kids?
Everyone is a grown up now.
Guddu?
Guddu?
Don’t take his name.
He is the reason behind all this mess.
Just tell me where he is
and I will take care of him
So, it’s you?
I should have known.
How else would my kid suddenly change?
You left us and now want Guddu to do the same?
You have come here to take my kid?
If I find you anywhere near my kids,
you will regret it.
understood?
my son lied to me!
Watch where you are going.
Isn’t that Madhav?
Where is he going?
Madhav?
you wait here
I didn’t leave my kids, Sir
I was young
..and weak
I was just 16 or 17
when I met Guddu’s father.
He was a great Pakhawaj player.
I had come from Chennai to perform...
With him
That’s how we fell in love.
Gradually, people started
appreciating my singing more.
People started praising me more.
He took a backseat.
Why are you drinking again?
Don’t touch the Pakhawaj when you are drunk.
It’s disrespectful to our music.
stop this
why ?
This is my house
I will do whatever I want
You sing well.
Go sing somewhere.
What is this...
Put the bottle down!
Where are you going ?
Where are you taking my kids?
NO.. NO .. please ..
give her to me
please give me my children
go become a big singer
take your stuff
shown your true colors
I cried, I begged.
He didn’t give me my children
nor did he ever let me back in the house.
I thought of killing myself
But the hope of seeing my kids again kept me alive
Guddu had been coming to me for days
and I couldn’t recognize him.
And today, when I finally found him,
my son hates me.
how should I convince him?
Will he never forgive me?
I don’t know if you will forgive your mother or not.
The decision is yours.
I will not say she suffered more than you.
But son, she has suffered a lot for you two.
Sometimes we feel
there is no greater pain beyond ours.
And that is why we are not able to see
how our loved ones also struggle with their pain
I met Madhav too
He didn’t say anything.
I won’t ask why you have taken this decision.
you might have some reasons or compulsions
If you don’t participate in the competition tomorrow,
your friends will be losing a huge opportunity.
Who are you?
What are you doing here?
I am the Principal of Tansen Music School.
oh?
Your son is immensely talented .
You should encourage him
And how will that help?
He won’t feed himself by being a musician on the street!
I am talking about his future.
If he wins the competition tomorrow , he can change his
life.
And yours.
Guddu will not go anywhere.
Get out of my house.
That Principal was trying teach me what is good for my son.
Stop, don’t hurt him
Are you going to kill him?
Let him be.
This is a family matter.
Leave.
brother you are such a lunatic
I will not spare you today
You went to meet your mother?
will you go again ?
You want to be a musician ?
Here, sit!
play
play
This is how you play it.
turning out to be just like his mother
Don’t hit us
no.. don't
please
Traitors
Traitors
I raised you!
Let me see how you will go to the school competition
tomorrow.
Will lock you for a few days
You will stop dreaming of going to school.
You will remember this lesson for life.
I don’t know if you will forgive your mother or not.
The decision is yours.
Nor will I say she suffered more than you.
But son, she has suffered for you two a lot.
When ever life got me down
I found myself remembering you, mother
Whenever I felt like breaking down,
I found myself remembering you, mother
Oh Mother?.
My mother
Oh Mother?.
My mother
Our sponsors, Furtados School of Music welcomes you all to
the
25th Inter State Music Competition organized by Tansen Music
School
Sir I have moved their performance from 9th position to 11th
.
I hope they make it.
Let’s welcome our 1st team ‘The Echoes’ from Modern Public
School
Please give them a huge round of applause
It’s your competition today, right?
Quickly get ready and get out of here.
Before your father comes back go from this place.
Listen if you win today you can change your life.
The principal was right.
This opportunity doesn’t come every day.
Hurry up
Quickly run away.
Go quickly ..quietly ..
Go
Go
Hey..
Where are you running?
Stop!
I will break your legs..
Stop.....
Stop.....
I will not leave you today...
How long will you run...
Stop ..
Look at the principal’s face
He is so defeated.
We are the only ones who will perform today
Are you sure?
What if they come?
They are not going to make it.
Why do you think we paid off Mangu.
Mark my words, the principle is going to come to us,
begging us to perform
Madhav...........
Children (crying)
Open the door!
Help us please.
Chuttan.....
Somebody help us.
We are here.
Open the door!
Help us please.
We are here.
Mithi ?
Guddu
Wait.
I will get you out of here.
Guddu.......
Guddu.......?
Come on let's get out of here..
Show me where is he gone !
Lock the door fast...
Punjabi Folk song
Sir, what is this we are hearing?
Why are our students not performing?
Sir, we must give our students a chance.
I really think we can win this competition.
Sir, we don’t have any time left
Madam
what if Guddu does not come?
That Guddu!
Where has he taken my kids?
Let’s hurry
Here.,.
inside here ..
Madhav .... be careful...
Here.,.
inside here ..
What happened?
Who did this..?
They beat us up and broke all the instruments...
And next up is Team 10 from Tamil Nadu.
Welcome Steven Samuel from Chinmaya Music school.
He has been winning this championship for the last four
years!
Give a huge round of appulase for team no 10
Guddu!
Guddu is here
Sir.....
You all go and sit in the audience
I'll see you later
The world makes me cry..
Oh but that is just an excuse ..
The world makes me cry..
Oh but that is just an excuse ..
The fight within is with myself..
I have to make myself win
When the tears
When the tears poured out finally ..
I found myself remembering you, mother ..
Oh Mother..My mother..
A big round of applause.
What a great performance.
As you can see
This competition is becoming more intense
And for our next performance
I invite team number 11
From the Tansen Music Academy
With a huge round of applause,
Please welcome Team No.11
You are a Human Being; do not lose hear
You are a Human Being; do not lose hear
Do some work, do some work!
Living in this world create your name
Do some work, do some work!
Living in this world create your name
What is the purpose your birth?
Understand and do not waste it (life)
What is the purpose your birth?
Understand and do not waste it (life)
Make some use of your body
You are a Human Being, do not lose heart
You are a Human Being, do not lose heart
Be careful, so that the opportunity is not gone
When has a good effort gone waste?
Do not take the world only as a dream
Be the guide of your own path
God of the world is your refuge
You are a Human Being, do not lose heart
You are a Human Being, do not lose heart
You are a Human Being, do not lose heart
You are a Human Being, do not lose heart
When you have got all the elements
Then simply trust and go
Drink the nectar of your existence
Awake and achieve !
You are a Human Being, do not lose heart
You are a Human Being, do not lose heart
You are a Human Being, do not lose heart
why did you stop ?
Madhav sing
his dreamgirl is here ..
why has he stopped
Madhav brother sing
sing
Madhav
Madhav start stinging
Boo...
Boo...
You should know your glory
You should be aware that you are special
You should know your glory
You should be aware that you are special
Even after we die our songs should reverberate in this world
Whether we lose everything now only, then also we should
save our honour
Even after we die our songs should reverberate in this world
Whether we lose everything now only, then also we should
save our honour
Whatever may be you should not leave your effort
Whatever may be you should not leave your effort
Whatever may be you should not leave your effort
Whatever may be you should not leave your effort
You are a Human Being, do not lose heart
You are a Human Being, do not lose heart
Please stop.
As per the rules of this competition
you must be able to play one traditional musical instrument.
I’m afraid if you cannot play a traditional musical
instrument,
you do not qualify for participation in this competition.
Is there a problem?
You didn’t inform the kids that
playing a traditional musical instrument is mandatory for
this competition?
What happened, Sir?
Fine, Team number 11, do you know how to play any such
musical instrument?
Can I play this ?
sing
sing something
Before we announce the winning team,
‘Bal Tansen Award’
So, have you become a singer?
Your friends will never forgive you for life.
I have travelled many countries
Met fantastic musicians
Heard a lot of world music
And I can say
This prize winner is out of the world!
yes , you are right
this is Guddu
Crowd
You were always worthless
Now you spoilt there chances as well
Go
Guddu will never forgive me
Sir...Guddu is not here
Madhav
Madhav
Madhav
Madhav
Madhav
Madhav
Guddu is not here
But...
But his father is here
I would request him to come
and collect Guddu’ award.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Please give a big hand to Vishnu ji
He is a very good musician and Pakhawaj player
Vishnu ji, please come
And now I would like to Guddu’s mother Mohini ji on stage
She is just not a good singer but a great mother too
please
Mohiniji please
So, the final winner of today’s competition is
‘Tansen Music School’
Madhav
Forgive me my friend,
That day I went ,wherever the train took me
I lived with the guilt
I went to a different town
I pursued studies in a social welfare school
read all the books that I had been wanting to read
And then one day, I read your interview in a magazine
You spoke about our band
You spoke about me!
I know you have missed me as much as I have missed you
I came to Jhansi looking for you
But you were not there
Principal Sir told me everything.
met Mithi and Chuttan too.
You must be knowing, Mithi is now a ‘Kathak’ dance teacher.
and Chuttan has become a Banker now
You know I was so happy when I got to know
That we won
I was so happy that day
I went to the old church
To say thanks to Jesus.
You know who I met there?
I met Rea.
You must be wondering who is Rea.
Remember my dream! The same one.
She told me that after the performance
she try to search me
But she couldn’t find me
Guess, I was destined to meet her again this way.
Now we are getting married
And this wedding is not taking place
without ma , baba , Lata and you
I am also sending the first copy of my novel ‘Atkan
Chatkan’.
I wrote this a few years ago
but couldn’t find the right ending.
Come soon.
There is so much to catch up on.
We all are missing you.
Here is my number
Call me.
Hello.