Goonj Uthi Shehnai (1959) - full transcript

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That was a great performance!

Well done my son.

You played it so beautifully.

Maharaj, I learned it from you.

How is it possible?
I don't understand.

Maharaj, I am your disciple.

How is that possible?
I don't even know you.

I know you very well. I've secretly
listened to you sing for a year.

Later on, I used to
go to the jungle...



and try to blend the notes
with my shehnai.

However, today I couldn't control
myself. I played it in front of you.

That's great. My son, who taught
you to play the shehnai?

My ancestors played the shehnai
for many generations.

My father used to play the
shehnai in the temple of Sajanpur.

I used to practice with him
every day to play the shehnai.

- However now I...
- What happened now? Speak.

My father is no more. To install I'm an
orphan. I roamed everywhere and...

you settled here.

Don't worry. Don't wander
any longer. You're safe here.

- What's your name?
Kishen. To install

Kishen. It's a wonderful name.

Come my son. You'll stay with us.

- Will we meet again, Kishen?
- Of course, Gopi.



Come along with me.
Kishen, Kishen.

- What's the matter my dear?
- What happens if she remains unmarried?

- If who remains unmarried?
- My dolls.

Kishen said he'd play the shehnai
at my doll's wedding.

- He's a big man now. How can I
meet him? - Of course he'll come.

Kishen, you'll have to play
the shehnai at her doll's wedding.

Give my blessings to your doll.

Come along my son. To install
Ramkali.

- Why are you late, father?
- I brought a guest with me.

Jaggu, arrange a room
for the guest.

- Father, who is he?
- He's the guest, my dear.

Come and sit here my son.

Don't sit on the carpet.
Sit on the sofa.

You're an artist, after all.

Your age is small
but your talent is big.

Which musical notes were you
playing in the temple?

I don't know. I only
know the tune, not the basics.

The basics are man made.
I'll teach them to you.

- Rami, - Yes, father.
- What are you doing?

I'm decorating the groom doll.

He's marrying Gopi's doll.

My dear, you should
hear him play the shehnai.

He plays it amazingly.

Well done dear. Will you play it?

What are the bride
and groom's names?

What's his name, Rami?
Tell me the groom's name first.

What a wedding! You don't know
the names of the bride and groom.

- The groom's name is Kishen.
- The bride's name is Gopi.

'Panditji', be quick.
We'll miss the auspicious moment.

'Panditji' what are you doing?
The auspicious moment will be gone.

Jamuna aunty, do you know
what's going on? - What's going on?

Come quickly or else
you'll regret it.

Will you keep holding
hands forever?

Kishen, you played the shehnai wonderfully.

You'll have to play it again
for Gopi's marriage.

How can I play the shehnai
at Gopi's marriage?

I'll be the groom
in Gopi's marriage... -

- and Gopi will be my...
- Shut up.

You scoundrel! Don't you ever
think of marrying Gopi!

You'll be fortunate just
to play the shehnai at her marriage.

To install lost. What's all this nonsense?
Get out of here.

Don't you understand who
you play with? Come with me.

You go and look at
your face in the mirror.

I'll marry Gopi. Do you understand?

'You scoundrel! Don't you ever
think of marrying Gopi!'

'You'll be fortunate just
to play the shehnai at her marriage.'

Kishen, why are you lying down?
Get up and practice the shehnai.

Sit down.

- Kishen.
- What?

You've become a master
at playing the shehnai.

I've attained success
due to my Guruji's blessings.

I'd be nothing without him.

You should ask someone's heart
about your enchanting music.

Whom should I ask?

Gopi was praising
you as the best...

shehnai payer in the entire world.

You say the same thing Rami.

- But you don't care.
- What did you say?

Nothing. I'll bring
you a soft drink.

Your tunes and my songs

We'll blend together and
bring out the essence of love

Your tunes and my songs

You are in my heart.
You are in my dreams, too

There may be many in this world
but only you have enchanted me

I worship you my beloved

We will come together and
bring out the essence of love

Your tunes and my songs

If you forget me...

If you go away from me...

My love has that magic which
will attract you to me.

We will definitely succeed

We will come together and
bring out the essence of love

Your tunes and my songs

Do you remember when
you held my hand earlier?

It was during your doll's wedding.

Ramkali then asked jokingly if...

we'd hold hands forever.

I held your hands for
the rest of my life.

Do you remember what you said?

I said I won't play
the shehnai at...

your marriage. I'll be the groom.

- Gopi would be my...
- Shut up.

Gopi.

- Kishen, I'm afraid I'll never
get married. - Don't say that.

The shehnai will be
played at your marriage.

However, it will be played
by someone else.

Kishen, the tunes echo in my heart
every single moment of my life.

Your tunes have made me crazy.

If you're not there, I don't
know how to play the shehnai.

It's your love which allows me
to play the shehnai so marvelously.

The music has bonded our love.

Gopi.
Kishen, Kishen.

That scoundrel Kanhaiya has come.

- What is it? - What else could
it be? It's your letter.

My letter? Give me my letter.

There's no letter,
but a message for you.

- What news have you brought?
- News of your death.

- Kanhaiya! - I warn you
not to meet with Gopi.

She's to be engaged to me.

You can then play the shehnai
at our marriage.

- So, that's it.
Remember your status...

before talking to me.

- Be careful. You can't hit
a government servant.

- Get lost.
Government servant indeed!

Ramkali, Rami.
Yes father.

- Where were you?
- Did Kishen return?

He returned a while back.
He ate and is sleeping now.

Really? It's been a long time.

- How do you know?
- You were engrossed in the music.

Yes dear.

Music is such that one who
doesn't get engrossed in it...

can never understand it.

Go to sleep my dear.

What are you doing?
Come and have your food.

Did you eat?

Do you think I'll
remain hungry without you?

- I'm a bit late today.
- Did I ask you about it?

Will I have to wash
your hands now?

Come, I'll wash them for you.

What are you doing?
You're embarrassing me Rami.

- This is a kind of service...
- I don't mind.

I wish to serve you always.
Come have food.

I've prepared your favorite food.

- You've pampered me a lot.
- Be careful in the future.

Didn't you say you already ate?

How can I eat before you do?

Can anyone eat before
offering it to God?

You don't seem to know about it.

I've forgotten my past.
Why do you think of me as God?

You know my past and
present very well.

I'll never forget it.

Rami, I wonder what would happen
without your support.

Why do you say that, Kishen?

Everyone is small
before they become big.

I'm confused.

Why do you see me as God
and at times as a big man?

What is in me, after all,
that I can't see?

You're very humble.
There's a big talent hidden in you.

Rami, can you please clarify?
Kishen.

How can I stop myself?
Just forget this conversation.

Come and have food.

Mother!
Where are you going?

To Bindiya's house to listen...

- to the radio. I'll be back soon.
Come back soon.

Kishen, are you going to the
jungle to practice the shehnai?

Why don't you offer your services
to God by practicing...

in the temple before the deity?

- The workers are renovating the temple.
- Raise their spirits...

by playing your shehnai
and they'll work faster. Go.

Lifting, lifting my veil slowly

My beloved, you're tormenting me

My beloved doesn't listen to me

He holds my hand and torments me

However, it makes me happy

Why do your eyes torment me
by churning the poison of love?

Slowly, very slowly

That sweet girl has stolen
my heart by talking sweetly

Lifting my veil slowly.

My beloved, you are tormenting me

Tormentor. To install Tormentor. Tormentor

God has given you
a beautiful face

Even the moon is jealous of you

You've made me famous all over

Why have you come after me?

Don't you try to enchant me

It seems I'll give way

Why do your eyes torment me
by churning the poison of love?

Slowly very slowly

my beloved. To install
my beloved. My beloved

Be careful before looking
into my eyes

Doesn't my walk tell you something?

Twist your body carefully
and open up your heart

Your anklets are working
wonders on me

They seem to me
just like lightning

My beloved, you're tormenting me

It was a great performance

Gopi, why don't you come out?

Kishen, someone has
stolen my clothes.

Anyway, Gopi's clothes
are always stolen.

How can you joke Kishen?
How'll I get home?

How about we exchange clothes?

Neither of us will be recognized.

You can leave for home after dark.

- Now, come along with me.
- Where are you taking me?

Just follow me. How can you
ask this to your beloved?

- What did you say?
- I'm doing this for your benefit.

If you go now everybody will
see you. But not after dark.

You're a scared cat.

- So, you're teasing me.
Yes.

After all, I caught you.

Gopi, you were great today.

Kishen, you played the shehnai
marvelously today.

My body excites when I
hear you play the shehnai.

I go completely crazy.

Today, people were staring at us.

Let them stare. I don't care.

We're childhood friends and
will remain friends forever.

Our childhood's world was different.

Our world is different now.

Nothing has changed. We're
the same old Kishen and Gopi.

- Oh God!
- What do you mean?

You're very immature
even at your age.

I'm very stubborn.

How are you sir?
May the two of you live long

Sir, you're lucky
to have a beautiful wife.

We're wanderers. We earn by
moving from one place to another.

- Is this your daughter-in-law?
- She is my wife.

- Kishen looked at them.
- What work do you do?

- Flowers, leaves, name, place
god, goddesses... - Whatever you...

You didn't complete your
sentence. I don't understand.

We create tattoos on the bodies
of people. its mark never fades.

Can you support yourselves?

We hardly earn anything.
Everything has changed now.

- Even your world has changed.
- Why do you say so?

Earlier, every woman would tattoo
her body so that...

her husband's name
would go with her everywhere.

My husband is right.
Everything has changed.

Nothing has changed. I'll tattoo
my Kishen's name on my hand.

May you both,
husband and wife, live long.

Long live your husband.

I'll make the best tattoo on your
hand of your husband's name.

Gopi, don't do this.

Nothing will happen.
I have tattoos all over my hands.

I'll get a tattoo of 'Kishen'.

Your body is very delicate.
We're already married.

If you were already married...

then you won't have
chosen your husband's name.

We understand this little bit.

Alright, may the Lord
fulfill your wishes.

Gopi, forget it and listen to me.

Of course not. it may be your
name but it's my body after all.

You do as you wish.

Dear, what's the matter?

Your legs must be aching.
I'll massage them for you.

Stop flattering me.

Not there. Do it here..

Why are you so angry?
That's the sign of love.

Even if the person dies,
the sign won't go.

If I tattoo my hand,
then anyone can see it.

If it's on my upper arm,
then it will be hidden.

Don't worry. it only hurts at first.
It won't hurt later on.

- Are you blind?
- Can't you ride properly?

You, too, are walking blindly.

We've lost our earnings.

- How much was it?
Not much.

But we've lost it.

Do you have a lantern
on your bicycle?

- Why don't you light the lantern?
- I'll do it right away.

Why don't you take
the money from me?

I have hard-earned money.

I'll look for it then.

I found my money.

Did you hear me?
I got the money.

You found it
because of my lantern.

Sir tell me whether
this money is real or fake?

It is genuine like you.
Who gave you this money?

A girl gave it to us, who had...

Kishen's name tattooed on her hand.

Kishen's name? What was her name?

He called her Gopi.

Gopi! I'm done for.

- It's a fake coin.
- Make up your mind. Real or fake?

It's absolutely fake. They fooled you.

I'm a government servant.
I will give you real money.

Why are you coming with me?
You wait here.

How can you tell my husband to wait
and take me along with you?

You scoundrel!

- I'll show you some day.
- Get lost.

Who is it? Kanhaiyalal!
Who's the letter from?

How can I deliver letters at night?
I've bought news.

- What news?
Bad news.

Bad news? I was shocked
to hear the bad news.

- What's the matter?
- Don't ask sir.

- You'll cry after hearing it.
- Did anyone die?

- Who died?
- I died a little bit.

You! We're not so fortunate
that you die. Get lost!

- Why are you joking?
- What's the matter?

Your daughter is having an affair
with Kishen Shehnaiwale.

- She's even tattooed his name
on her hand. Oh my god.

- I'm very unfortunate.
- Didn't I warn you earlier?

- Gangaram, did you hear him.
- He's listening to me.

I've heard enough. Have
you read it in the newspaper?

It's the truth. Tell me,
who'll marry Gopi now?

To install lost. Haven't I told you
many times not to listen to him?

Gangaram, I warn you. You better
marry Gopi to me or else.

Get lost or it'll smash you.

If this is true, then how
will we face the villagers?

Brother, what will the people say?

Why are you worrying?
Let the girl come home.

- Look, here she comes.
Gopi.

Why's your forehead so cold?
Do you have a fever?

- It's a cold fever.
- What kind of fever is that?

Why did you wear these clothes?

Mother, I slipped and fell and
my clothes were ruined.

I had to change my clothes.

- Mother, I'm feeling cold.
- I understand everything.

Have you solved your doubts now?
How could you trust Kanhaiya?

You should have trusted your daughter.

What's the matter uncle?

You'll have to come home early.
Don't stay out long.

You'll have to cover your face
with a veil if you go out.

- Right sister?
- You've pampered her too much.

My dear, go in, change your
clothes and go to sleep.

Gangaram, the girl has matured.

Tomorrow, you write a letter
to Mr. Jugal Kishore of Ramgarh.

- Sister, what should I write?
- Request that their son, Shekhar...

come and see Gopi.

Then we can arrange the engagement.

- Sister, why are you in a hurry?
- Gangaram...

we're both very understanding.
Listen to me.

As you wish sister.

Did Gopi tattoo Kishen's
name on her hand?

Yes. She wiped out my name.

Why don't you talk to them
about my marriage?

Didn't you say her late father
promised my father...

to marry Gopi to me?
What happened to that promise?

Don't worry.
I'll convince Gopi's mother.

- My Kanhaiya is the best.
- I know I'm the best. Hurry up.

Stop worrying. I'm your uncle.
We're both 'Thakurs'.

Where did this beggar Kishen
Shehnaiwale crop up from?

You do your duty. The letter of
your marriage will arrive soon.

I have fewer letters to deliver.
However, I have a lot of news.

Alright son.

Bindiya, Bindiya. Is this the time
to listen to the radio?

Who is it?

How can you listen to the radio
when there is such news?

What's the matter? Gopi, has your
friend done something?

What has she done?

She tattooed Kishen's name
on her hand.

Why are you jealous about it?
Get lost or I'll call my brother.

There's no need to call your brother.
You're enough.

I came to tell you
because you're her friend.

There's no one around.
Is it a ghost's house?

- What is it? - My greetings, sir.
- Is there a letter for me?

There's no letters, but news.

Get lost you good for nothing.

Why doesn't anybody listen to me?

It's not their fault.

How would they know how Kishen
is maligning Guruji's name?

Did you hear me?
Oh gosh.

- Brother, what are you doing?
- I'm going to get water.

It's perfectly alright.
You visit the temple.

I'll fill up water
and Gopi can rest at home.

- What are you saying?
- I'm saying the right thing.

- If Gopi can't go out then
I'll fill up. Who said so?

Gopi come here.
Fill this up with water.

- Go now... - and then
come home right away.

- Of course.
Yes, mother.

How are you?
You've made my day.

Shut up you crow.
Crow? Gangaram Thakur. Crow!

- Who's it from, brother?
- From Jugal Kishore.

His son will come in a
few days to see Gopi.

That's very nice.

This letter is from Ramgarh.

I have to go there today,
on business.

- What if Shekhar comes?
- I'll return before then. Alright.

Why were you going that way?
The river is ahead.

Gopi, where did she go?

There she is.

- Why did she sit again?
- She's very upset these days.

What's the matter with you?

- She can't sleep.
- She's restless.

- Someone has enchanted her.
- The shehnai player. To install

Shehnai player.

Your eyes have lost their sleep

Someone has put a spell on you

Shehnaiwale, your music
has won her heart

Nowadays you find solace
in meeting him secretly

You shouldn't hide this
from your friends

You are in love

Someone has stolen my friend's heart

Your eyes have lost their sleep

Someone has put a spell on you

Shehnaiwale, your music
has won her heart

Your eyes have lost their sleep

My friends, don't taunt me

How would you know what love is?

You'll understand when you
find a lover of your own

You'll forget everything
and surrender to him

Your eyes have lost their sleep Someone

has put a spell on you

Shehnaiwale, your music
has won her heart

Your eyes have lost their sleep

You were meeting secretly
and we were given excuses

We have recognized the
love between you two

We know what your eyes said

We know about you two
meeting secretly

Your eyes have lost their sleep

Someone has put a spell on you

Shehnaiwale, your music
has won her heart

Your eyes have lost their sleep

- why are you looking at? - What
kind of bangles are you wearing?

These are old bangles. She'll
soon wear new bangles.

There's no mark on her hand.

What do you expect to see?

Gopi, what's the secret?

- Oh God!
- Did a scorpion bite you?

A scorpion's poison doesn't affect me.

- Should I call for the shehnai player?
- Oh, shut up!

Then should we call Kanhaiya?

I came uninvited just for you.
You sang beautifully.

You have definitely made my day.

Kanhaiya, I sang
just to make you happy.

- Will you come out of the water?
You made me happy.

So, are you happy?

Scoundrel, why did you speak
ill to people about Gopi?

What did I say?
When did I say it?

Leave my ears. I told you to
look at the name on Gopi's hands.

What did you see? There's
no name on Gopi's hands.

I'll show you where the name is.
Here it is. I can't find it.

- Have you changed your mind?
- Where did the name go?

- The name isn't here, it's here.
Oh really.

I'll show you the next time. To install

Kishen. To install Kishen.

Gopi, how did you come here?

I didn't come, but
your tune attracted me.

Is the arm hurting you?

The pain increases every day.

I was inquiring about your hand.

- I was talking about
the pain in my heart. Gopi! To install

Kishen. To install Kishen.

Gopi, come inside the house.
No.

Gopi. Gopi.

You've pampered her.

It's been a long time
since she fetched water.

Gopi, come here.
What took you so long?

Why are your clothes wet?
Where's the water jug?

Why don't you say something?

After filling water, I was coming
home when a bull came...

and charged me and...

I wasn't a bull but a buffalo.
She was talking to him.

I am the witness.

We don't trust you and your son.

You must be joking. Jamuna.
I've come to do the talking.

The time has come to arrange
Gopi and Kanaiya's marriage.

I wish to make Gopi
my daughter-in-law.

Your responsibility will be over
if she comes to our house.

We're capable enough to bear
this responsibility. To install lost.

I'm going but I warn you,
this girl will ruin your reputation.

Go away and get lost.

You rascal! Why are you
torturing us like this?

Where are you going?

Oh god! To install Kishen. What have
you done, you scoundrel?

I did what I wanted.

You scoundrel! How dare
you talk so arrogantly?

- My dear, what have you done?
Uncle.

I'll erase that name
from your arm forever.

Gangaram, you don't interfere.
Sis, what are you doing?

- I'll wipe out that name.
Sister.

This bastard has stigmatized
our entire family.

- I'll break your legs if you
leave the house. - Are you crazy?

- Do you want to kill her?
Yes.

- You've gone crazy.
- I'll kill her.

God, why didn't I die
before seeing all this?

Why are you making
it such a big issue?

Everyone makes tattoos of God
and Goddesses like Ram...

Shankar, Kishen. isn't it true?

Keep this to yourself.
Don't tell her about Shekhar.

Don't tell her the reason
for Shekhar's visit or else she...

might do some thing stupid.

Don't worry. I'll look
into the matter.

Your shehnai tunes
enchant my heart

Tormentor, don't play these musical notes

The sky is filled with clouds
and the cuckoo is singing

How do I resist my feelings?

The entire world has
turned against us

I can't resist meeting with you

My eyes are desperately
waiting to see you

The Spring which comes once
in a year is waiting for you

Come and see me once
and gratify my heart

My world is lonely without you

Your shehnai tunes
enchant my heart

Tormentor, don't play these musical notes

Why don't you come?
I've been calling you for so long

I am dreaming of your love

I wish I had wings so
I could fly and come to you

we are both far away and
the world is between us

I don't think our hopes
will be fulfilled.

The sky is filled with clouds
and the cuckoo is singing

How do I resist my feelings?

Your shehnai tunes
enchant my heart

Tormentor, don't play these musical notes

Kishen, why do you seem
to be in your own world?

- I don't know.
I know the reason behind it.

You can hide the feelings
in your heart...

but your eyes tell the truth.

What do my eyes say?

Two things. One I like
and the other I don't.

What?

I like the love for someone
that your eyes reflect.

I don't like the sadness
in your eyes.

Rami, why do you care
so much for me?

I don't understand.

Why are you expecting
the impossible to happen?

Kishen, forget it.

The moon and the stars
are far away from us.

We can see them
but can't touch them.

I know this. How do
I console my heart?

Rami, how would you know
about the pain in my heart?

Gopi. To install
Kishen.

Did you see, uncle,
how bold Kishen has become?

I'll teach him a lesson tonight.

That would be great.

- Is this Gangaram's house?
Yes.

- Gopi, who is it?
- Mother, it's a guest.

My dear, bring him in.

Please come in.

Shekhar, may you live
long my dear.

Gopi, go and quickly prepare tea.

My son, sit down.

How is everyone at Ramganj?
They are fine.

Gangaram would be
happy to see you.

He had to go
to Ramgarh on business.

- Did you receive his letter?
Yes.

My father sent that letter
to me at Lucknow.

Lucknow? Oh yes.
I forget where you work.

- Radio.
- Yes of course.

I'm the Music Producer at
the Lucknow radio station.

I present the singers and
the musicians on the radio.

I'm glad to hear that.

You must have seen Gopi
during your childhood?

Didn't you see her?
She's grown up now.

That's really great!
Who's playing the shehnai?

He's a good-for-nothing
from the village.

Of course not. He seems
to be an important artist.

Please have tea my son.

His tunes are very enchanting.

No wonder the Gopis were
attracted by the tunes from...

Lord Kishen's flute.

They would forget everything
as if hypnotized.

- I'll go to meet him.
- Shekhar.

Scoundrel! He bothers everyone
playing his shehnai.

- Who was the mother?
- He was Gangaram's friend's son.

He came to meet us.

That was great.
You play the shehnai beautifully.

- Who are you? - I'm a worshiper
of art. I am shekhar.

I'm the Music Producer at
the Lucknow radio station.

I never knew a musical
instrument like the shehnai...

could be played so beautifully.

- Why don't you come
with me to Lucknow? No.

This place is everything to me.

You're wasting your talent
in this small village.

If you play the shehnai
on the radio...

then you'll become famous
over the world.

You'll achieve name,
fame and money.

Mr. Shekhar, an artist doesn't
expect name and money.

Nobody respects your talent
in this small village.

Mr. Shekhar, many people respect
my talent in this village.

- How would you know?
- Alright, as you wish.

- Son, you're leaving early.
- I have to reach Lucknow in time.

I'm hosting a radio program.

I hope you've seen Gopi.

There's no objection from my side.

Whatever be your decision,
I will obey it.

My dear, may you live long.
You have lessened my responsibility.

When Gangaram returns,
we'll set the marriage date and...

inform you by sending
a letter to your father.

My son, may you live long.

Give my greetings
to your father, Jugal Kishore.

Why are you still sitting here?
Are you waiting for someone?

I'm waiting for someone
but she hasn't arrived.

We meet someone
who we've never dreamed of.

Look at me. I met you twice.
Remember my words.

If ever you visit Lucknow,
then definitely look me up.

My dear, are you
sewing a shirt for Kishen?

- Put some stitches in his wits
too. - Why, father?

He seems to be in
a world of his own.

However, it's not his fault.
He's at a difficult age.

What age is that?

You've grown up now.
I'll have to get you married.

Father, what's the hurry?

My dear, I'm old now.

I wish to see you married
and lessen my responsibility.

I am fortunate enough.
God was kind to send me Kishen.

Don't you like him dear?
Rami, why are you shy?

My dear, I know everything.

You and Kishen are both my eyes.

Father, there's a distance
between the two eyes.

However, the eyesight is the same.

I'm not asking for the teacher's
fees for marrying you to him.

I'm offering him a gem.

Father, why not ask Kishen's consent?

Kishen will never disobey me.
I won't waste any more time. To install

Kishen. To install Kishen.

Lord, what do I do now?
I'm in deep trouble.

I have to choose between
my teacher's wish and Gopi's love.

You gave me love,
knowledge and shelter.

How can you see my love
shattered before your eyes?

Love is one of your forms. Save
me my lord. Save me my lord.

Gopi, Gopi!

Nobody can block our path to love

Not even the world can

We will live and die together

Our love is immortal

My beloved, I hope you
support me all my life I

hope you always keep
holding my hands

My beloved, I hope you always
support me all my life

My beloved, your love is beautiful

Your love is like the sweet
sound of my bangles

My beloved, from the first day I
was in love I

desire to hear your shehnai
at the threshold of my home

Let the rain sound
like your musical notes

I hope you always keep
holding my hands

my beloved, I hope you
support me all my life

As long as the stars and
the moon shine in the sky...

As long as there is water
in the rivers Ganga and Jamuna...

that's how long
I wish our love to last

I am your lover for many
generations to come

my darling, I hope you'll
always remember this night I

hope you always keep
holding my hands

my beloved, I hope you
support me all my life

I want to talk to you
about something important.

Please tell me.

Who's beating the drums
in the temple at midnight?

Today is Krishna Janmastami.

Are you crazy? I think
something fishy is going on.

That scoundrel is disgracing
a village girl above the temple.

How can you remain calm?

Do you think he's crazy
about just one girl?

He has his eye on
every girl in the village.

You'll be shocked if I take names.

See with your own eyes
how he kidnapped a girl...

in a temple in the
middle of the night.

He commits two crimes at a time.

It's a shame for the villagers.

Hit him. Come down from there.
Down with him.

Everyone keep quiet.
Raghunath Maharaj has come.

Maharaj, you decide about him.

Look how your disciple
is engrossed in love. Shut up.

Come down. Kishen, come down.

Kishen, don't go there.

Why not Gopi? It's not
a sin to be in love.

I won't let anyone discredit
our love. Come with me.

You scoundrel!

I didn't give you shelter and food...

so you'd humiliate me
and the villagers.

Gurudev, my love is pure. I don't
consider my love to be a blemish.

I worship my love.
Oh shut up!

- I'll kill you. You can kill me
but my soul will always live.

My soul will tell everyone that
Gopi is mine. Gopi is mine.

You're shameless! You scoundrel!

Father! Let's go.
Please stop father.

Father, they'll commit suicide
if they aren't united.

The entire village will become
a graveyard then. Father, Stop.

He's ruined everything.
My house has become a graveyard.

I had such desires
and aspirations for him.

However, he's put me to shame.
He has destroyed them.

Gurudev, you always
stood up for my dreams.

You were always happy
in my happiness.

How can you crush
my aspirations, my happiness...

my desires with your wrath?

Get out of here. I don't
want to see your face. Father.

To install lost. I warn you, don't touch
my feet. You're dead to me.

You [ __ ]!
Didn't I tell you this girl...

would bring disgrace to you?

- You scoundrel! You have
disgraced my name. Mother.

Aunty, Gopi loves Kishen. Every
villager knows about their love.

Why not marry Gopi to Kishen?

This relationship will bring
some respect to you, aunty.

What are you saying? How can
I give away Gopi to a beggar?

His family is unknown and has
no name, no respect for itself.

Gopi will marry a rich man.
Do you understand?

Come along you scoundrel.
Aunty, aunty.

'What are you saying? How can
I give Gopi away to a beggar? '

'His family is unknown and has no
name no respect for himself.'

'Gopi will marry a rich man.
Do you understand? ' '

You are wasting your talent
in this small village.'

'If you play the shehnai
on the radio...

then you'll become famous
over the world.'

'You'll achieve name,
fame and money.'

- Kishen, come home.
- Whose home are you talking about?

- Our home.
- It's not my home anymore.

The one who nurtured me and
made me big has disowned me. To install

I'm a beggar.
I have no home left.

I'll enter this village again only
after I've made a name for myself.

- Rami, will you do me a favor?
- What?

Will you tell Gopi to wait for
me? I'll definitely come back.

Rami, I'll come back one day.

- Where will you go?
- I'll go to Lucknow.

- Hey mister, ticket?
- I have no ticket.

You can't travel without
a ticket. Step aside.

Rami!
Come along Kishen.

Rami, you?
Let's go.

- Why did you come here?
- Because you came here.

Please go back. What will you do
here and where will you live?

I'll live with you. I'll look
after you as I always have.

There's a lot to do
with my life.

Rami, don't get me
into even more trouble.

You know the reason I was removed...

from the village by your father.

You also know very well
for whom I've left the house.

You know all this,
so don't stay with me.

Kishen, how can I leave you?
Who will take care of you?

Rami, are you my sister or mother
to take care of me?

Are you asking about our relationship?

I'll definitely tell you some day.
Now let's go.

Come Kishen. Come.

Congratulations! You're an artist
for the Lucknow radio station.

Thank you.

Your shehnai will now be heard
all over the world.

I'll never forget my obligation to you.

- If you don't mind, may I
ask you something? Please do.

When I asked you to come
to Lucknow, you refused.

What caused you to change your mind?

I owe you. You've helped me.

But I can't tell you the reason.

I'm selling my talent
so my love isn't destroyed.

What's her name?

Her name reigns only in my heart.

I was accused of being a beggar
and could not meet with her.

I thought an artist shouldn't
strive for fame and money.

However, now I want fame,
name and money.

I want to show the world
I'm not a beggar.

I'll see my love again
after I earn success.

I won't re-enter the village until
I achieve a name for myself.

This is a matter of love.
Don't worry, brother Kishen.

We're sailing in the same boat.
I'm also dreaming about love.

What's her name?

Her name reigns only in my heart.

I'll pray to God that
you get your beloved.

It will definitely.
My marriage is almost settled.

Then you pray for me.
My marriage isn't arranged.

Don't you trust your love?

I'm afraid something unfortunate
might happen. I don't trust anyone.

Oh just forget it. I'll arrange
for your program very soon.

Thank you. Good bye.

- Rami, everything is going smoothly.
That's great news.

- I'll write a letter to father.
He'll be very happy. Come. Come.

It's really sad. He hasn't come
out of the house since...

Rami ran away with Kishen.

How will he face the world?

That Kishen loved Gopi
and ran away with Rami.

- Raghunathji, where is Rami?
- She's in hell. You go to hell, too.

Ramkali from Lucknow?

Kashi Sangeet Sabha from Kashi.

The person receiving this
letter will go to Kashi.

Be careful.
Nowadays he's in a bad mood.

His young daughter ran away
from home with Kishen Shehnaiwale.

His daughter ran away
so you you think I will?

I'm a government servant.
Who'll deliver letters if I run away?

Maharaj. Maharaj.

- A letter.
- Who's it from?

It's not the letter you were
expecting from Ramkali.

Don't take her name.
I consider her to be dead.

- How can she be dead? She's living
happily. Get out of my sight.

I don't want any letters.
I don't want to see anyone.

What's the matter, Maharaj?

I'm ruined. Come and watch
me perform the drama.

Haven't you come to see my state?
Look at my uncombed hair.

Watch my helpless old age
and laugh at my sorrows.

Have you finished enjoying?
Now go away.

My daughter ran away
with Kishen Shehnaiwale.

She has spoiled my reputation.
I am waiting to die.

Won't you let me die in peace?

I don't believe it.
Kishan can't do this.

Ramkali was a decent girl. Do you
think she'd run away with him?

- I'm sure Kishen will return.
- I don't think so.

Don't say that Bindiya.

Why are you crying for
the one who ran away?

'We're speaking from Lucknow.
Our second session has begun.

'We'd like to introduce to our
listeners an amazing artist.'

'He's the disciple of Raghunath
Maharaj of Radhapur.'

'His name is Kishen Shehnaiwale'.

'His shehnai will enchant our
listeners for many years to come.'

'Listen to him playing the shehnai.'

'Stop playing the shehnai.'

'Please stop playing
the shehnai.'

It's broken

My heart is broken

Someone has stolen my heart

My heart is broken

My beloved, tell me,
what was my fault?

You didn't even see me
once before going away

You broke all relationships and
walked away leaving me all alone I

thought, you'd always
be there to support me

I have lost my beloved

My heart is broken

Someone has stolen my heart

I am desperately
in love with you

I have lost my sleep
and I am restless

I trusted and waited for you

I expected happiness but I got
sorrows and grief instead

The entire world is against me

My heart is broken

Someone has stolen my heart

My heart is broken

I'm missing Radhapur. I never
expected to come to Lucknow.

I learned to play the shehnai
just to win her love.

However, she's gone far away from me.

I haven't received any letters
or messages from her.

Kishen, I've written one more
letter to Gopi today.

There's no point in writing her letters.

Has she replied to the earlier ones?

There must be some good reason
for not replying to the letters.

Kishen, don't you know she's
not a modern girl?

She must not be compelled
to reply.

I miss Gopi a lot.
I'm thinking of seeing her again.

You may go, but it'll be
an obstruction to your devotion.

Didn't you promise you wouldn't
go to Radhapur until you've...

made a name for yourself?

Kishen, have patience. Love will
always enlighten your path.

Have faith and Gopi will
definitely answer your letters.

Ok. I hope it
happens as you say.

Oh god!

A letter for Gopi from Lucknow?
I won't give it to her.

- Kanaiyalalji
- What is it?

Has the mail arrived?

Of course, I'm not wasting time.

Don't you have any other work?

This letter is for Manohar Pandey.
Don't bring this stick along.

- Nanhenayal.
- Yes, this is my letter.

- Muhammad Phulzadi.
Yes.

I would've delivered the letter
to your house. - No, thank you.

Ali Baksh.

Nawab Munne Khan Tangewale.
How are you sir?

- Please, my letter.
- Can't you wait?

This letter has no name.
Please look for my letter.

I'm not responsible for every letter.

- These letters aren't for you.
Will you take them. No.

Go away.

- Brother Kanaiyalal...
- Brother?

- Is there any letter for me?
- Who'd write a letter to you?

I didn't receive any letter.

If there was any letter, wouldn't
I deliver it to your home?

Kishen Shehnaiwale, Vegetable
market, Lucknow.

I'll hold onto this.

What a mind blowing performance!

- Gopi!
- Is there any letter for me?

Why are you asking for letters?
I have good news.

Take a look at this newspaper.

They make a good pair and I think
we'll also make a great pair.

I'll be more than
happy to marry you.

Kishen, how can you forget me?

This is the river where
you saved me.

Now I'll drown myself
in this river.

- What are you doing? Leave me.
I want to die. Let me go.

Gopi, why are you alone?
Where is your lover?

Who are you talking about?

Don't try to fool me.
I have a good memory.

I want to end my life.

Poor thing! She's in distress.
Her heart is broken.

Have patience dear.
Don't waste your precious life.

Have faith in life.
You'll have to overcome it.

- We'll drop you at your house.
No.

Sister, are you crazy?
We'll take you to your home.

Suicide is a crime my dear.

Love is the biggest crime.

Life is full of surprises.

It doesn't happen that one
always succeeds in love.

My dear, listen to me
and your mother.

Shekhar is a nice boy. I trust
he'll make your life happy.

Uncle, I have no feelings left.
I consider myself dead.

You can hand me over to anyone.

Brother Gangaram, set the date
for the marriage and inform us.

Jugal Kishore.

- The wedding will be at Ramganj,
- Why there sister?

Gopi and Kishen are disgraced
in Radhapur.

I fear the people of Radhapur
will interfere in the marriage.

I'll do as you wish sister.

Put the luggage there.

Kishen, I knew Gopi would
definitely answer my letters.

I think she wrote one letter
every day.

Dhandas, Amirchand, Bombay, National Club.

I've received many
letters and messages.

Some want me to play
the shehnai at their marriage.

The others have invited me
to entertain at their party.

However, my life is in darkness.
Where is the light of my life?

Rami, I can't wait any longer.
I've completed my penance.

I'll visit her right away.
I'm not a pauper anymore.

I've achieved a name for myself.

- How do you do?
Please come in.

- When did you arrive? - I'm sorry.
I have no time to spare.

- I can't attend any radio shows.
- I know you're busy now.

You'll attend shows in Calcutta, Delhi,
Allahabad, Bombay, Benaras. To install

All over India.

Don't attend radio programmer,
but you can't ignore a friend.

Mr. Shekhar sent
a message for you.

A message from Mr. Shekhar?
Please take a seat.

What about?

He's getting married
at Ramganj on the tenth.

I'm glad to hear that.

The people have arrived.

- Mr. Shekhar has requested.
- Requested what?

He won't marry unless you play
the shehnai in his wedding.

People are waiting for you.

In fact, someone is
waiting for me.

- What did you say?
Nothing.

I'm already burdened
by obligations to him.

We'll leave tonight. You can take
sis-in-law along with you.

Rami, you go alone. - After you
return we'll go to Radhapur.

I'll come this evening.
Good bye.

Beloved, your love will always
remain in my life, I

hope my hands are
in your hands forever

- Gopi. Gopi. What happened?
Nothing.

Someone please bring water. Gopi, Gopi.

'When I grow up
I'll marry Gopi.'

'Oh shut up. You'll play the
shehnai at Gopi's marriage.

'- I wonder sometimes, if
I'll ever marry. - Don't say that. ' '

Someone will play the shehnai at
your marriage. it won't be me.

My childhood dreams are scattered

There are no aspirations left

My lover is marrying someone else...

giving me pain and sorrow

Never fall in love.
Love is deceitful

There is little happiness
and more sorrow in love

Never fall in love.
Love is deceitful

The moth comes near a lamp...

but burns itself in its light

The path of love is full
of sorrows and hardships

There is no solace or
comfort on this path

Never fall in love.
Love is deceptive

I thought the flowers would bloom

I got the thorns in return

It's an amazing world
full of deception

There is no companionship
in this loneliness

Never fall in love.
Love is deceitful

There is little happiness
and more sorrow in love

There is little laughter
and more tears in love

Never fall in love.
Love is deceptive

I'm sorry to say Brother Kishen
isn't to be found anywhere.

His fans are desperate to
hear him play the shehnai.

He went to attend the marriage.

- That marriage was a disaster.
- Why do you say so?

The marriage began.

The nuptial rounds were
going on when the bride...

collapsed after hearing the shehnai.

It's really sad.
Where is the bride now?

Her uncle took her back
to Radhapur. Radhapur!

- What was the name of the bride
from Radhapur? Gopi.

- Gopi!
- Why do you ask?

Did the marriage go smoothly?

The nuptial rounds were
considered to be void as the...

bride fainted before completing them.

Sorry for troubling you.

If Brother Kishen returns,
then inform me immediately.

- May I have a sheet
of blank paper? - Of course.

Thank you.
Please take a seat.

- Gangaramji.
- Who is it?

There's a letter for you.
How come you came today?

- Where is Kanaiya?
- He's unwell.

Uncle, how is Gopi?

Bindi, she's the same as before.

She's in her own world.
She doesn't listen to anyone.

Go and see her.

- Who's it from?
Ramkali, from Lucknow.

Ramkali? Why did that [ __ ]
write us a letter?

Sister, don't abuse her.
Let me first read the letter.

My greetings to respected uncle.

You haven't replied to the
ten letters sent to you.

Why did you arrange her marriage
to Mr. Shekhar?

Didn't you know about the love
between Gopi and Kishen?

Kishen disappeared after he played...

the shehnai at Gopi's marriage.

If Kishen comes to Radhapur,
tell him about Ramkali who...

nurtured him as a mother
and loves him as a sister.

I hope Gopi is alright.

From your loving daughter Ramkali.

Sister, we misunderstood
Kishen and Ramkali.

These are all rumors.

Aunty, I know Gopi and Kishen
are made for each other.

She passed out when she
heard Kishen playing the shehnai.

So, only Kishen's shehnai
can give her back to her senses.

Gopi.

Who are you calling sister?

She's not herself.

She's going to the place where
she used to hear Kishen play...

the shehnai during her
childhood days. Let her go.

I doubt Ramkali wrote ten letters.

How is this possible brother?
We haven't received a single one.

Sister, postman Kanaiya is the
culprit behind all this.

If the new postman hadn't come
then we'd have never known.

I'll teach Kanaiya a lesson.

Why did you leave me, Gopi?
You broke my heart.

- Have you come Gopi?
I'm Gopi's uncle.

You scoundrel!
Give me all the letters.

What letters are you talking about?

- I'll show you. Why are you
hitting me? To install I'm unwell.

Give me the letters you stole.

Why are you hitting me?

Why not send the one
to whom these letters were written?

- Then I'll bear your blows happily.
Oh really?

- Give me the letters.
- I wouldn't have stolen the letters...

if you hadn't arranged Gopi's marriage.

Don't speak nonsense
or I'll call the police.

There's no need for the police, uncle.

I always keep dreaming about them.

I've not only seen them but
also been beaten by them.

That made me weak.
But it was only a dream.

Otherwise it'd be worse.

I'll see to it that you
go to jail for 12 years.

- What has my son done?
Your beloved son has stolen letters.

It's not a big crime.
He's not stolen your property.

He stole the letters
and ruined many lives.

He's responsible for the state
of Gopi and Raghunathji.

My Gopi has almost gone crazy.

Raghunathji is abusing
his innocent daughter.

I'll go and explain to Raghunathji.

And later I'll punish
your beloved son.

Please take these letters.
Give them to the mother.

Oh shut up!

- Can I have a little liquor?
- Go away.

It's good you're drinking.

You're drinking water.

Why are you fooling people
by selling them fake flowers?

Can't you see?

- You're my friend.
- Get lost.

My companion has separated
on the path of life

Nothing remains in my life now

Well said. Well said.
You were right.

You've come at the right time.

My friend, why don't
you say something?

I have learned to drink.
I have learned to live

Call it a sin or a virtuous act

I have learned to drink.
I have learned to live

I had one beautiful reflection
in my eyes

A flower smiled at a wasp
and he was in love

Love finally appeared one day.
My songs had found their rhythm.

Fate has turned my
songs out of rhythm.

You left me alone in the middle
of life. You deceived me

She assaulted my love.

Liquor has taught me
to live without you

I have learned to drink.
I have learned to live

people ask me why I drink.
My mind asks me why I'm alive

I'm not interested in drinking.
I can't find another way to die

life is an disease and
there's no cure for it If

I never had loved then
I wouldn't be in this condition

I had found the path to live
but fate turned on me

I lost my beloved on the path

I was wounded and my heart broke

I am dependent
on this liquor now

I have learned to drink.
I have learned to live

Call it a sin or a virtuous act

I have learned to drink.
I have learned to live

Who are you? You seem
to be in distress.

Why do you ask, sister?

- I live in my own world.
- May I be of any help to you?

Why are you talking to him?
Jumanmiya, throw him out.

He spoiled the show.

Why are you bothering him, Jumanmiya?

Don't interfere.
I know you all very well.

- Get out you scoundrel
- Don't call me a scoundrel. To install

Scoundrel. Bastard. I don't
know where he came from.

- Kishen!
- Who are you?

Kishen, what happened? To install
I'm Ramkali. Let's get out of here.

- Ramkali I haven't seen you
for many days. Kishen.

Greetings to you.
Kishen.

Where will you take me?

He has such a nice wife. I really
wonder why they come here.

Kishen, Kishen. Wake up.

Wake up. It's morning now.

There is no daylight in my life.

I apologize for last night, Ramkali.

Are you apologizing for drinking liquor?

I drank because I could not find
any poison in the entire market.

- Did drinking help you?
No.

The same thoughts
troubled me while drinking.

Ramkali, you don't know.
I've gone through hell.

- I know everything, but...
- Postman.

Father sent a letter for me.

My dear daughter, accept my greetings.

Your father is sending his
greetings instead of blessings.

It's better that you
receive my greetings.

Gangaram has clarified
everything about you.

He said you're of clean character.

You have taught the world a lesson.

A pure relationship can exist
between a young boy and a girl.

There is bad news along
with this good news.

Gopi isn't in her right mind.
Her illness is psychological.

Kishen's shehnai is the only
medicine for her sickness.

Kishen's shehnai! I'll
never play the shehnai.

I played it out of love for her
and stopped after her marriage.

- You'll never play the
shehnai again? No.

The shehnai was yours but
Gopi was the lyrics.

The rhythm was yours but
those were Gopi's songs.

The rhythm has ended.

I took an oath never
to play the shehnai again.

Your shehnai echoed
the songs of Gopi.

You can't take such an oath
without her permission.

Don't compel me
to play it Ramkali.

I've broken the shehnai.

You'll have to repair both
the shehnai and the relationship.

The whole world will blame me
for the failure of your relationship.

I beg of you.
Won't you play the shehnai?

Won't you play the shehnai?

Your love for Gopi was selfish.
Can you see Gopi die? Rami!

Ramkali, I want Gopi to live.
I'll definitely play the shehnai.

The rhythm from the shehnai
to a broken heart...

will grant a new life to Gopi.

- Kanhaiya
- Who is it?

- My dear, it's your uncle
- Uncle!

- How are you? - Why don't you
give me news of the village?

- I have a letter for you.
- Don't talk to me about letters.

- Kishen Shehnaiwale
- Is he dead?

He's not dead. He is coming
to the village.

This is bad news for me.

God, I never expected
anything from you.

Today, I'm asking you
to give me the strength to play...

the shehnai marvelously
so that it saves Gopi's life.

My Lord, my Lord...

you can take away my rhythm,
my shehnai and my life.

God help save my love.

Gangaramji, she won't live for
long. It's a hopeless case.

Only God can save her.
Good bye.

- Gopi
- Sister.

There's no use crying.

We tried to save her
in every possible way.

We gave her the best
possible medical treatment...

but I think fate
has turned against us.

Kishen.
It was a mind blowing performance.

- Gopi - Gopi.
Gopi, dear.

Kishen.
Baba.

Forgive me Kishen.

- Gopi, see Kishen has come.
- Kishen has come?

Why has he come now?

My dear, you were crazy about him.

Uncle, what happened to me?

You came to your senses
from hearing Kishen's shehnai.

You can marry Kishen.

It's alright, Mr. Gangaram.

I'm already married.

Kishen, you kept your promise
but I couldn't.

Why did you come?

I didn't want to come. However,
I couldn't see you in this state.

My shehnai was useful
to save your life.

I'm the greatest shehnai
player in the entire world.

- I'm only waiting for death to
come. - Don't ever say that.

I have the vermillion on my
head. I have the bangles.

These are the signs
of a married woman.

If you call me I'll drop
everything and come to you.

Don't talk like that.

I came to restore your health,
not to destroy you.

I'm not here to interfere
with your duty.

You follow your virtues and
religion. To install Live happily.

Gopi, you and Kishen
can meet again.

The vermilion on your head
has no meaning.

I can't marry again.
Kishen is a stranger to me.

Marriage is a union of two hearts.

We have realized our mistake.

What about the person
who married me?

Uncle, take me to my in laws.

I hope I don't forget my responsibility.

Take me to them
before I'm stigmatized.

If you forget me and
go away from me...

my love is so powerful that
it'll bring you back to me.

We both should succeed. We both
should make love succeed

Your rhythm and my
songs will succeed

Gopi.

Get up my dear.
We've arrived at Lucknow.

Gopi wake up.

- My greetings, Uncle.
Gopi, Mr. Shekhar has come.

Gopi, Gopi.
Her entire body has turned cold.

Gangaramji, how did this happen?

Her soul has reached Kishen.
The body is with you.

This is the tomb of both lovers,
Kishen and Gopi.

This is Ramkali. She lit the
lamp before his tomb.

- She offers flowers.
- She's the witness of true love.

She sacrificed her life for the
happiness of the two lovers.

She's the greatest example
of true love.

Many years have passed by.

However, people will never forget
Kishen playing his shehnai...

Gopi for her selfless love
and Rami for her sacrifice.

After all, true love is immortal.