Sangdil (1952) - full transcript

A loose adaptation of Charlotte Bronte's classic, Jane Eyre. In this version childhood sweethearts are separated and grow up in different worlds. The girl is brought up to be a 'pujaaran' (priestess) while the boy grows up to be a dejected 'thakur', turned vindictive by life's injustices. Fate inevitably brings them together at a later juncture, and all seems happy and perfect for the young couple, until she discovers his deep, dark secret.

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Kamla, come here.

Open your mouth.

Just you wait!

How many times have I told you

not to talk to that bitch?

She'll make you, too,

worthless like herself.

- Will you play with her again?

- No, Ma.

Trouble maker.

- Have you finished?

- Yes, mother.

What's that?

God! This girl will throw

away the utensils too.

Wonder what sin I'm paying for.

You good-for-nothing!

You dirtied the utensils again.

What do you think?

Clean them all again.

If I see you wasting time

again, I'll thrash you!

I'll be rid of her

only after she dies.

Will you let me die

in peace or not?

You shut-up! This girl

has become so lazy...

the moment I turn my back,

she starts lazing around.

She has even made my

Shankar like herself.

You're being cruel

to her for no reason.

Despite being so

close to death...

I might not die...

because I don't want to leave

the innocent girl at your mercy.

Talking too much will hurt you.

Take your medicine and sleep.

You'll have to listen

to me today.

She is my friend's daughter.

And he'd left her in my custody,

along with all his property...

so that I took care of her.

But along with usurping

his property...

you also want to kill her.

How will I face my friend

in the next world?

I don't like speaking of death.

And as if I'll take this wealth

with me when I die.

I'm keeping it for your son.

Let's go and hear a

story from the maid.

- Is your ear feeling better now?

- Forget that.

Mom is reading the Gita for father.

It's a good opportunity.

Let's go!

Maid!

You two have come

together again?

If madam sees you,

you won't lose anything.

- This poor girl will be beaten.

- She can't see us.

She's reading the Gita to father.

And you won't let us be beaten.

Naughty!

- Will you tell us a story?

- Alright, sit here.

Take.

What story would

you like to hear?

- The fairy princess story.

- Yes, the same.

When the prince comes

on horseback...

Keep quiet.

Let her tell the story.

Alright, listen.

There was a fairy queen,

who had a young daughter.

She was very beautiful, very

sweet. Everyone loved her.

She was great friends

with a prince...

who used to take her on

his horse for long rides.

When he didn't come, she would

sing a song to call him.

And the prince, wherever he

might be, would come running.

But one day, when she was

sleeping in her palace...

a witch came in to eat her.

Away from the world,

close to the clouds

Let us create our own new world

We will live in our

own small world

In which we will live with love

We will make the moon our boat

And bring down the stars

Our world will be different

from this world

And our love unique

Let us create our own new world

Away from the world,

close to the clouds

Let us create our own new world

With flowers in our lap

We will narrate our story

With the dawn will come dancing

And bring along new blooms

The dew will come and

kiss our cheeks

And the rains will pour

Let us create...

Away from the world,

close to the clouds

Let us create our own new world

- Maid?

- What is it?

Mom has locked Kamla

in the room again.

She'll be afraid.

Please get her out of there.

She is bent on killing

the poor girl.

Maid, you have to go and

get her out of there.

Come dear, master

has called you.

Come close to me, dear.

I had made many promises

to your father.

But I have been incapacitated.

I wonder how I will

ever face him.

You aren't feeling well.

Go to sleep.

I want to sleep forever.

But I am helpless. When you

are not at peace here...

how can I die in peace?

Master, if you talk like that,

who will she look to for support?

When one has no one left,

God becomes his support.

Kamla, I put you in His care.

Where is God's picture?

Where is it?

Why can't I see it?

Maid, bring the picture here.

Whenever I've been very upset...

I have found solace at His feet.

You also take solace

from Him, dear.

Shankar, come close to me.

You are my son.

You keep my word.

I make you responsible

for Kamla.

With God as witness...

promise me...

you won't let your mother

take Kamla's property.

You witch! You've come out again!

What magic spell are you

casting here? Come!

Leave her alone!

I said leave her alone!

As long as Shankar's

father was alive...

we somehow managed to survive.

But I am alone, and a woman.

And I have to take care of my son.

How can I afford

to feed that orphan?

Don't worry, the girl will

calm down in our orphanage.

You won't know she even exists.

- Shall I call her?

- Sure.

Kamla, where does man

go after he dies?

- To God.

- God kills man.

Then what does His idol do?

Father used to say that keeping

it close rids one of his fear.

One finds solace.

After father's death,

I feel very scared.

Then take the idol to your room.

- What about you?

- Just give me a flower kept at His feet.

Kamla.

Where were you?

I've been looking for you.

Look at your hair. It's disheveled.

Come, I'll comb it.

Go Shankar, you also

go and freshen up.

Greet him.

I've heard you're a very naughty girl.

But you'll have

to straighten up from today.

And be as straight a girl

as this cane of mine!

Come with me!

- Shankar! Shankar!

- Kamla!

Shankar!

Kamla!

Don't cry, dear.

What is your name, dear?

Did she reveal who

her relatives are?

No madam, she doesn't

want to go anywhere.

Mention her going back,

and she starts crying.

I told you, she doesn't seem

to belong to this world.

She has come from heaven

only to serve the Lord.

Make her a priestess (devotee).

Will you stay here with us and

promise to serve the Lord?

Will you lock me up here?

This is God's home. No one is

forced to do anything here.

Will mother come

here and beat me?

Those who promise to

serve the Lord...

God Himself protects them.

No one will beat you here.

Kamla, before becoming a priestess...

any memories you have

of earthly bonds...

destroy them all in this holy fire.

It will destroy all your sins,

and purify you.

You have to surrender

your clothes, your bonds, in this fire.

Hail Shankar!

A devotee craving the sight

of You is here

I light lamps before You

If I gain a place at your feet,

I'll find peace in life

A devotee craving the sight

of You is here

I light lamps before you

If I gain a place at your feet,

I'll find peace in life

You sustain the world

Your lights are the

moon and stars

This sinner has come

to Your door

Please keep me at Your feet

I plead with You, with my

head bowed in reverence

If I gain a place at Your feet,

I'll find peace in life

A devotee craving the sight

of You is here

I light lamps before You

If I gain a place at Your feet,

I'll find peace in life

I have many flaws

Help me keep my honor

Help me through life

Grant me this boon, oh Lord

I have brought this sinful

life to Your door

Grant me this boon, oh Lord

I plead with You, with my

head bowed in reverence

If I gain a place at your feet,

I'll find peace in life

A devotee craving the sight

of You is here

I light lamps before You

If I gain a place at your feet,

I'll find peace in life

A devotee craving the sight

of You is here

Shankar?

Who was he?

- Who was he?

- Kamla?

Away from the world,

close to the clouds

Let us create our own new world

Away from the world,

close to the clouds

Let us create our own new world

- Are you very sad?

- No, mother.

- May I ask you something?

- Yes.

Even after staying in the

temple for so many years...

why does your mind always

think of the outside world?

Your feet falter many times

walking the path of your duty.

What is that bond you

haven't been able to forget yet?

Who holds the strings of your heart?

Who tugs at them always?

I think of no one but Shankar.

I have surrendered

myself at His feet.

That is what I'd

come to tell you.

That you have become

the Lord's priestess.

You have no right to have

anything in your heart...

except the Lord's image.

Stick to your oath, dear.

Keep your heart pure.

If it still holds any evil,

any sin, any memory...

throw it out of your heart.

It is in your interest.

Years passed.

Many Springs came and went.

Many storms rose, and hid

in the folds of time.

But he couldn't erase

the memory of her from his heart.

The cruelty of time had

snatched the shine from his eyes.

His lips smiled,

but his heart would cry.

Nobody was aware

of the poison...

that was suppressed

in that handsome body.

Many women came into his life.

They fell for his money,

and his woeful face.

}And he would secretly

laugh at them.

He was taking revenge

on the entire world.

- Then what happened?

- We'll know when we continue.

It is always easier

when no one knows.

Knowing something

is also a burden.

Shankar, you like this flower

very much, don't you?

Then put it in my hair.

Come on!

Mohini, how will

one flower help?

Ask for diamonds and pearls.

You can loot everything.

- What have I looted from anyone?

- Ask me that.

Except for this one flower, you

have taken everything I had.

What you say is so fascinating.

Your eyes are so mesmerizing.

And even my estate is beautiful.

It is full of silver fields

and gold jungles.

You always confuse me

with what you say.

- You are very bad.

- Thank you.

- What are you doing here?

- When did you trap this new bird?

What you're doing isn't right.

- Better leave!

- Yes, I'm leaving.

- Meet you at the estate.

- Don't go there, I'm warning you!

Why not? What will

you do? Kill me?

What's the matter?

What's the matter?

I'll have to go to my

estate for some days.

So, why are you worried?

Take me along.

I'll get a chance to see your estate.

- Will you come along?

- We'll take along some friends, too.

It'll be a nice picnic.

This full moon, we will have to

attend the festival in Kamalpur.

What festival, mother?

Every year, after harvest,

the farmers there...

worship the Goddess.

We received an invitation this year.

- When do we leave?

- On the 13th day.

- Hail Shankar!

- Welcome. How are you?

By the Lord's grace,

we are fine.

She is Thakur's (landlord's)

Mother. Greet her, dear.

Thakur's mother?

Greetings, mother.

It's strange! Seeing the

Thakur's mother...

I felt she was my old maid.

She has the same face!

Don't say that, dear.

She is Thakur's mother.

If anyone hears you,

what will they say?

There can be two people

with similar faces.

Besides, your maid's face

would change over the years.

God knows whether she

is alive or not.

What are you looking at?

Those flowers are so beautiful.

You are sad again. You've been

reminded of some past memory.

No mother.

Past days and separated friends...

don't return just by

thinking of them.

And what will I gain

thinking about them?

I was just admiring

the lovely sights.

The flower beds

are so beautiful.

If you permit me, may I take

a stroll in the garden?

Of course, child.

Away from the world,

close to the clouds

Let us create our own new world

Who are you?

Have I reached heaven?

No. Your horse stumbled.

You wanted to pluck this flower.

Where is the flower?

- I wanted to pluck the flower, but fell down.

- Why?

Any beautiful flower

I see, I pluck it.

Even you are very beautiful.

Why stare at me like that?

Do you know me?

I feel I've seen you before.

Where have you seen me?

You must have heard

about my riches.

You misunderstand me.

Who are you?

A priestess.

If you're a priestess,

go to the temple and worship God.

You'll only benefit there.

What can you accomplish roaming the jungle?

How are you, Mohini?

My eyes were craving to see you.

Do you like this place?

I feel like never

leaving this place.

Who's asking you to leave?

Ask my heart.

Every heart beat says you

must stay here forever.

You are a thorough liar!

You have no place for

me in your heart.

If not in my heart,

there's a place in this house.

Thakur has come suddenly,

and we have many guests.

Their stay is being arranged

in the rooms below.

Would you mind if I gave

you a room upstairs?

Come.

This wind, this night,

this moonlight

All I crave is for

one look from you

How can I not yearn for you?

My passion for you

brings joy to my heart

This wind, this night,

this moonlight

Do you know, oh naive one...

what one look from you

does to me?

If it's an angry look,

it can make hell break loose

And a loving look gives solace

How can I not yearn for you?

Your every word fascinates me

This wind, this night,

this moonlight

There is none more

beautiful than you

There is excitement in the air

All due to the magic

of your eyes

How can I not yearn for you?

My passion for you brings

joy to my heart

This wind, this night,

this moonlight

All I crave is for

one look from you

She is Thakur's mother.

Greet her, dear.

I wanted to pluck a flower,

and fell down.

Even you are beautiful.

- What's going on upstairs?

- You? Over here?

The screams are scaring me.

Who's upstairs?

- The spirit of a witch.

- Spirit? There's a spirit here?

It's in the room upstairs.

It doesn't come down, don't worry.

Then why has Thakur gone upstairs?

Unless he goes upstairs

for the witch to see him...

she doesn't stop screaming

and shouting.

Don't go upstairs.

Who's she?

- She's a priestess.

- What's she doing here?

I wonder where these

priestess's come from.

Is this a home or a temple?

What will you gain by breaking

these lifeless statues?

My life is broken.

I will break everything.

That won't give you

peace of mind.

Peace is not in my destiny.

Your roaming from city to city

distresses you all the more.

I don't roam.

I try to escape death.

If I stay here,

she'll suck me dry one day.

Forget that.

I get wounded every day.

For how long will you

treat the wounds?

May I come in?

Come.

What is the matter?

You hesitate to invite me in?

- What's inside your room?

- My ruin.

There's something you're hiding...

or you wouldn't stand in

the doorway like that.

You don't like anyone

coming to your room?

It's not that.

But sometimes, a garden

becomes so barren...

it's afraid to invite Spring.

Anyway, love, tell me...

how did you know someone needed

you badly right now?

Don't speak such sweet lies.

If you needed someone,

you weren't helpless.

Nor was my room so far away.

I heard some voices and assumed

you must be awake.

So I came to ask why you

haven't been able to sleep yet.

You're asking a question

whose answer I'm also looking for.

I often think about it,

but don't know why.

And then I feel like going

and lying down...

in the lap of a beauty like you.

Even that's not true.

Or someone waits for you for

hours, but you don't come.

You gave me a room downstairs

with all the other guests.

Moreover, you hide in your room...

and send the moonlight

to my room to make me jealous.

I can't enjoy the beautiful moonlight

in the garden alone.

That's what I came to tell you.

You threw this scarf and

called me, and here I am!

- No, I didn't.

- I misunderstood you?

Yes, you misunderstood.

I've never misunderstand women.

Such meetings that happen coincidentally...

are actually deliberate

more than destined.

Coincidentally, that day,

you were standing...

right where I had to pass.

It's also a coincidence

you're staying in my home.

And it's a coincidence

that you pass by me.

Today, when I was having

tea in the garden...

it was a coincidence that

your scarf fell on me.

Even this is a coincidence,

that you're very beautiful.

- Fear God.

- I don't fear anyone.

I don't fear life,

I don't fear death.

I only fear beauty, only beauty.

I'll meet you after

the festival tonight.

Don't forget.

Who is it?

Who is it?

Mr. Thakur, Mr. Thakur.

What happened to you?

Your idol.

I am very grateful to you.

You saved my life today.

The God who saved you

is in your hands.

I am nobody.

Yes, He's there. He's saved me

many times since childhood.

Today, you saved me.

Is there a connection

between you and this idol?

There is,

but perhaps you've forgotten.

- What?

- That I'm a devotee of Lord Shankar.

- What happened?

- There was a fire.

How?

Someone couldn't ignite my heart,

so set fire to my bed.

You're always joking.

Are you alright?

I'm so used to burning,

I never noticed the fire.

This priestess arrived,

or anything might have happened.

But how did she become

so concerned about you...

that she came to your room

in the middle of the night?

Is she responsible for the fire?

Shankar, what has

happened to you?

Do you have any relation

with this idol.

Yes I do. I think you've forgotten.

- Who is it?

- It's me, Thakur.

What do you want?

Nothing. I was strolling on the verandah

when I heard you humming.

I thought I'd come and ask

why you haven't gone to bed yet.

- Why aren't you sleeping?

- How can I?

The bed is burned.

There's water on the floor.

Then wake up the servants.

Why bother them at this hour?

I can't sleep anyway.

- Why haven't you slept yet?

- I was admiring the moonlight.

It's beautiful.

If you want to see the moonlight,

come and see it in the garden.

- Garden?

- Yes.

- At this hour?

- Yes.

The flowers look good

during the day.

But when you see

them at night...

they seems like stars floating

in a milky river.

When you held the idol close

to your heart...

for a moment I thought...

What did you think?

- That you're a priestess.

- That I am.

Your voice sounds familiar.

When I hear it, I feel...

like someone is calling

out from my childhood.

But that childhood has

been left far behind.

It's said that when man

reaches his maturity...

he begins to love new voices.

He can hear the music

of marriage.

Then he shouldn't care

for past voices.

How can you talk like that?

If you were left on one shore...

and your companion floated away

on the waves of time to the other...

wouldn't you try

to call him back?

No, I would never be so foolish.

Why do you call it foolishness?

Because the sea of life

and time is such...

that once a man crosses it,

he can never return.

And if the companion

across the shore...

is happy with his new friends...

but is made to cross the stormy waves

again only for the separated mate...

then the mate is being selfish.

You must be very much

at peace now.

Who wouldn't feel peace

at the Lord's feet?

Aren't you at peace?

No.

You always keep God's

image under your pillow.

- Still you don't feel at peace?

- That makes me even more restless.

You'll get married some day.

Then you'll get over

this restlessness.

Who told you getting married

gives one peace?

Then why are you

getting married?

Let's cut this out.

Tell me, do you like my fiancé?

Don't avoid my question.

And don't even lie.

You have my promise, tell me.

- No.

- Why?

- She isn't a good woman.

- I won't find a good woman.

Why not?

Aren't there good women in the world?

Those that are,

become priestesses like you.

And no one can propose

marriage to them.

Forget that. Tell me,

why is she not a good woman?

Why do you accuse her

of being no good?

- Because I know.

- What do you know?

That she traps wealthy men

and usurps their wealth.

That's her business.

I know all that.

I can even tell you the names

of men she has ruined.

- And still you are...

- I am marrying her.

And if she wants my money in return,

then I don't want my wealth at all.

This wealth gave me the most

painful wound in my life...

and now I'm taking revenge for it.

By throwing a few notes

I'm buying her talent and respect.

So that no one would

ever respect wealth again.

But you will also lose

your respect in this way.

So what?

Even if my life is taken away

from me, then how does it affect me?

Only true love can give peace of mind.

Without that the peace we

have is nothing but illusion.

Or defeat or another name for death.

And I'm not going to get

defeated by a woman for fake respect.

I found a woman's weakness.

A woman's biggest weakness

is her greed for wealth.

Now I'm taking

revenge with the same weapon.

But not all women are like that.

Your mother is a woman, too.

Mother! In all the books all

over the world have praised mothers.

But I count my mother

in the same category.

But your mother is so nice.

She's not my mother. She's a maid.

My mother passed away long ago.

You spent your life within the walls

of a temple. You don't know my story.

An intoxicated man forgets his path.

He starts walking in the

subconscious state hurting himself!

Because he doesn't

have any other option.

I don't deny my mistakes.

But wouldn't you have done the same

if you were in my place?

May God give you everything!

- Sir?

- Why?

I don't want to be a

burden on a husband and wife.

Say that you can't share

the burden of my slander.

If you're so stubborn...

then I can also forget you.

What happened, Thakur?

Nothing happened to Thakur.

Your Shankar is getting ruined.

But what happened?

- She's here?

- Who?

- Kamla.

- Where is she?

- She's in the adjoining room.

- In the adjoining room?

- She's Kamla?

- Yes, mother, she is Kamla.

But why are you sad,

now that you've met her?

I hoped to get her...

but now even that hope is dying.

But why?

Doesn't she realize you're Shankar?

- I think she's recognized me.

- Then?

But she's hiding her

identity from me.

She must be trying to fool you.

Wait, I'll go.

Don't do that! If she comes to

know we've recognised her...

she will leave.

But why?

Because she doesn't have a

very good opinion about me.

She feels that if I'm marrying Mohini,

I've no right to love her.

No one can snatch anyone's

right to love.

Only the price of love

can be demanded.

Just let me tell her once what

a big price you've paid...

- for her love.

- Do nothing of the sort.

Once she leaves,

I'll never be able to see her again.

Don't insist, mom.

Make her stay here longer.

So that before making the

last move of my destiny...

I'll at least see her enough.

Hello, madam. What's this?

The horses and guests are

waiting for you to go riding...

and you're not even dressed yet.

I won't be able to go

with you all today.

Why? Do you want to go

to the temple to pray?

No. Someone has forcibly

usurped someone's land.

The one whose land has been

usurped, cannot even complain.

I have to go and dispense justice.

You are so cruel, and people

ask for justice from you.

- When will you return?

- Why?

I won't be able to wait any longer.

Only God knows who

waits for whom.

Oh my heart, he has left

Love his memories now

There is no joy in living

Wait for death now

Oh my heart, he has left.

Love his memories now

What have you got to

do with happiness?

You are destined for sorrow

Stop expecting to be happy

Accept sorrow now

There is no joy in living.

Wait for death now

Oh my heart, he has left.

Love his memories now

Forget the days of joy

Don't dream of love

You surrendered your heart

Surrender your life now

There is no joy in living.

Wait for death now

An astrologer is here. Would

you like your hand read?

I don't need any astrologer.

Who doesn't need an astrologer?

Everyone wants to know what's

in store for him.

But one whose destiny has

already been ruined by time...

doesn't need an astrologer

to tell her about her ruin.

I won't mourn over

the past, lady.

I'll tell you what the future

has in store for you.

There is nothing left

in my future now.

All my joy was in my past,

which is gone along with the past.

- What is gone can return.

- Can time ever come back?

But friends lost can

always come back.

The man who left in

the morning...

aren't you waiting

for his return?

- Astrologer!

- Don't lie to an ascetic.

I can see the lines of your

forehead and tell...

that the one for whom you wait...

the one for who your heart is

restless, you are deceiving him.

I am deceiving him?

- Your knowledge says that?

- Yes, you are deceiving him.

Tell me.

Haven't you recognised him?

Look priestess, you must

not lie to pious souls.

I have recognised him.

Then why haven't you

told him who you are?

He is surrounded by darkness today.

And the lamp that can

brighten his life...

you're hiding that

lamp from him.

Why are you doing this?

That's where you are mistaken.

Just look at the facts.

He's collected the stars

and moon in his home.

My small lamp is of

no consequence there.

People will laugh at me.

People won't laugh at you,

but at he...

who collects fireflies

to eliminate the darkness.

Even he laughs at himself.

At least you have mercy on him.

Are you asking me

to show mercy on him...

or to beg for mercy from him?

He is begging

for mercy from you.

You can shed tears

for a stone idol.

But you don't have place for an

unfortunate man in your heart?

Do you want the one who

faltered and fell once...

- to fall into an even deeper pit?

- Don't say that!

You become an ascetic

to help the world.

Can't you take care

of even one soul?

What can I do for him now?

If I could, I wouldn't let him

out of my sight for a moment.

I would hide him and take him away

from this poisonous atmosphere.

I would save him

from this brightness...

which is blinding him.

But time has snatched

him from me.

Time has brought him back

to your feet, Kamla.

Hide him in your heart again, Kamla.

Hide him in your heart again.

Astrologer, Ms. Mohini

has called you.

And even madam.

Alright, come. I have

finished with her.

Priestess, if you feel I've

given you correct information...

give me a reward.

I'm a poor priestess. I have

nothing to give, but my life.

I'll tell Ms. Mohini her future.

- Madam...

- Come, sir, sit down.

You have very sharp brains.

- But...

- But what?

But your heart is crooked.

What do you mean?

I'll tell you later. Right now,

I see something more dangerous.

You're going to suffer

a big deception in soon.

How?

- Don't ask me that.

- Why?

You must not ask everything

from astrologers.

They'll expose you.

Answer my question.

What deception will I suffer?

Well, if you want to

hear it, then listen.

You've succeeded in plundering

many rich men before now.

But currently, you're

involved with a man...

who is cheating you.

You think he's rich,

but he doesn't have a penny.

He is neck deep in debts.

He's after the wealth you've

accumulated from cheating others.

I'll warn you not to let

yourself get involved, madam.

You impudent man!

Get out of here!

I'm going. But at least

pay me my fee.

You talk nonsense

and ask for fees?

How am I at fault?

It was written in your hand.

I said, get out, or

you'll be thrown out!

If you throw out an ascetic,

he'll curse you!

Servants! Throw him out!

I was so scared without you.

- Really?

- As if you care.

Let anyone wait all day long

for you, but you're too busy.

What can I say? Managing

an estate is hard work.

What work do you have to do?

I have to give and

take in millions.

But you only have to take,

not give money to anyone.

- Why not?

- To whom?

To those who've lent me money..

But why do you worry

about all that?

How can I not be worried

when you are?

Have you borrowed money from anyone?

Yes, about half a million rupees.

Don't lie to me!

Those who owe half a million...

don't look as carefree as you.

Don't get fooled by my face.

I see you and my face glows.

And, truly speaking,

when I have you I fear nothing.

At the most, my debtors will

take away my estate from me.

I'll still have the wealth

of your beauty.

But I do regret one thing.

I've squandered my wealth

on others before now.

But I couldn't give you anything.

But then, I think, that's not necessary.

You truly love me.

How fortunate I am!

Come out of your dream

world and listen to me.

Tell me. Say what

you have to now.

Such opportunities

don't come every day.

- I want to return tomorrow.

- Why?

My mom is alone at home.

And I had a bad dream last night.

- At night or during the day?

- Don't joke!

I'm not joking.

It's not the time to joke.

Two loving hearts are separating.

- Why does this happen, Mohini?

- What?

Why does destiny separate

two lovers?

I'm a man.

I can bear this pain.

But how will you survive

without me, Mohini?

I'll arrange for your departure tomorrow.

But on one condition.

- What?

- You won't shed tears for me.

See! You're already crying.

Stop them. Don't let them fall,

or I'll feel terrible!

Got time to spare?

Yes, I have the time now, forever.

Do you know what she was saying?

I don't want to know.

Don't turn away from

me like that.

I begin to feel lost.

These lonely nights are witness...

to how much this man has been

looking for you, fighting against time.

You'll be commiting a sin

if you turn away from me.

When have I ever

turned against you, Shankar?

Why are you making false

allegations against me?

How can I trust you?

I fear you may consider

me bad and discard me.

Why? Is this what

you expect of me?

Not expect, I fear it.

Just tell me once,

and this fear will disappear.

- What can I say?

- Don't say, just do.

- Do what?

- Kiss this sinner once with your lips.

So that this lifeless body comes

alive again with the elixir.

I'll close my eyes, Kamal.

Give me whatever you want.

Life, or death.

My life was so barren

without you...

that today, despite having got you,

I can't believe it.

You're standing before me,

but my heart doesn't believe it.

It tells me, This is all

an illusion, a dream.

Don't believe it.

This dream will deceive you again.

Don't believe in it.

Beware of it, Shankar!

Make me believe you have

actually come to me.

Shower me with your tears...

so that all my illusions,

my fears, are washed away.

You're removing me from this hell

and taking me into heaven.

If this isn't a dream...

I'm ready to pay the price

of my entire life for it.

I'm ready to pay the price

of my entire life for it.

Thakur, you don't have the

money to strike this deal.

- Mother...

- The soul that's renounced this world...

don't take it towards ruin.

We aren't going towards ruin.

We want to be saved from ruin.

To be saved from ruin,

go to the feet of God.

Don't you fear steering someone

away from her path?

There is fear in sin,

and love isn't sin, Mother.

Lost in your darkness,

you've become blind, Thakur.

You can't see sense.

The flame of love

gives sight even to the blind.

I may be a sinner, but God forgives

the sins of those who love truly.

Come, Kamal.

If I have ever wronged you in

any way, please forgive me.

You have never wronged me.

God be with you.

Love broke...

all bonds

Against love...

the world accepted defeat

My beloved took over my heart

My heart bloomed...

and love smiled

A mischievous wind blew

Every bud bloomed

I was reunited with you

My beloved took over my heart

Everything seems different

Even the earth and sky seem new

We left the world...

and created a new world

of love for ourselves

The winds came dancing...

having kissed the blue skies...

and erased all scars of sorrow

I had no happiness

My heart's bud had not bloomed

Love's arrow had not

pierced my heart

I wasn't really living life

The sound of your feet...

brought along smiles...

and made my life

The season of Spring

brought along lavish love

My heart called out to you

You arrived from somewhere

You slowly smiled...

And filled my heart with joy

The winds came dancing

What happened, Kamal?

What happened?

- Ghost.

- Ghost? It came here, too?

No, don't go up.

You have my promise,

don't go up.

What mystery is this?

Whose ghost is this?

You don't even tell me anything.

It's a very sad story.

You'll get upset if you hear it.

I won't be at peace

if I don't hear about it.

Look Kamal, we'll get married tomorrow

and leave this place.

I'll tell you everything then.

But don't ask me anything here.

Just have faith in me.

Have faith in me.

Tomorrow? Have all arrangements

been made?

Two people who love each other

will get married tomorrow.

No arrangements are necessary.

When two hearts unite...

you don't need guests,

or the priest for such a marriage.

Two lovers unite.

May you always be happy.

No dear, I am just a maid.

No mother.

This home was engulfed in

darkness without you.

Now that you're here...

it seems the dark night stole

the moon and brightened itself.

You made Thakur

wait for so long.

Madam, where do I put the sweets?

I'll be right back.

What are you doing?

Mother will come.

Let her come.

Why are you staring

at me like that?

I've been wanting to see you

as a bride forever.

If you only knew how much

my heart has waited for this moment.

Someone will see.

You're not even embarrassed.

All restrictions will be removed today.

- And then you...

- You...

Don't say anything now.

Just keep looking at me.

I see my days, my nights,

my life, in your eyes.

It seems like far away

in some lake...

a mansion has been

made by moon rays.

And to reach there, the

stars have lit our way.

You and I walk towards it.

And now, you two accept

each other as husband and wife.

Keep faith in each other and speak,

repeating after me.

First you say, Thakur...

'I accept Kamla as

my wife from today.'

I accept Kamla as

my wife from today.

Wait! This marriage

cannot take place!

- Get out of here!

- Whenever I come, you threaten me.

Why are you afraid of me?

I won't eat you.

- Listen carefully!

- I don't have time for your nonsense.

Go away, or you'll be

thrown out of here!

Say what you like.

It's your mouth.

But I won't let this

marriage take place.

Having one wife already,

you cannot marry again.

- Society has given me that right.

- You sold that right.

You agreed to the deal,

and now you're backing out?

Shame on you!

You're doing an injustice

to the one whose money you live on.

Did you win this huge estate

from gambling?

Have you forgotten your promise?

Don't you remember the

deal you struck at all?

What a shame!

I've never made any deals with you.

If my mother promised you anything,

I'm unaware of it.

Nor am I responsible for it.

I have done whatever

I could for your sister.

And I want nothing

from you in return.

Take back your estate, your title.

I want nothing.

I'll leave here this very day.

So, you don't remember

the promise your mother made?

You don't remember the marriage

the priest performed?

Perhaps you also don't remember

that Sheela...

whose very mention makes you go pale,

is your wife.

Shame on you! You are lying!

He is himself mad,

but makes allegations against us.

He calls my sister mad.

She was absolutely normal.

He drove her mad.

He stole her peace of mind.

He did something to her.

She was fine?

I did something to her?

All of you come with me

and see for yourself...

that no one can go near

the one he's calling my wife.

Why are you so scared?

She is no ghost or witch.

She's my wife,

the mistress of this house.

My comfort in happiness and sorrow.

If you want to see the curse of life,

go and see this mad woman.

This gift has been given

to me by you people.

I've been sold. My peace and

happiness have been sold.

For wealth and money,

I was handed over to this witch.

Don't be afraid. Come and see

the horrendous face of justice.

See the justice of the God

whose huge temples you build.

And then see this woman who

spews the fire of hell...

with her every breath.

And then see the eyes of

this innocent woman...

in which you'll find the solace

of heaven. Everything...

Kamla, open the door!

Kamla, it's me, Shankar.

Open the door.

Sad about leaving?

You've come so late. I've been

waiting for you for so long.

It seems like aeons have passed.

Don't you want to touch

someone else's husband?

You must be thinking

what a bad man I am.

What a sinner I am.

Look Kamal, abuse me if you like...

but please don't remain

silent like this.

Say whatever you want.

I want to leave.

So, you want to ruin me?

I want to save your honor.

I cannot stay here.

Who's asking you

to stay here, Kamal?

We'll both leave here.

And never come back.

No.

Because I'm another woman's husband?

You don't love me, Kamal?

You want a husband

that belongs only to you...

whose everything belongs to you.

You love a man's status,

not him.

You don't know how much

I love you, Kamal.

But perhaps you don't

believe me anymore.

You must be wondering why

I didn't tell you beforehand.

I didn't tell you because

my sorrow hurts you, too.

And I considered her my sorrow,

not a relationship.

There's no bond in the world

which can defeat the storm of love.

And when you ride this storm,

why are you afraid?

I found love for only a few moments,

and then lost it.

You are making the decision

after knowing only one side of the story.

Why don't you think of the one

who found you after all these years?

And who is not ready

to lose you at any cost.

You've heard only half

the story, Kamal.

You're not aware of all

I've suffered over the years.

At least hear the story of

my ruin before you leave.

Even that was a similar dark night...

when you'd given me

that idol and left.

I didn't know where you were.

My eyes would look out for you

at the sound of every footstep.

My feet never faltered

in desiring you, Kamal.

But I finally had to give up.

I was given all the luxuries of life...

but pushed towards ruin anyway.

The fear of poverty made

my mother sell me...

and she celebrated the deal.

I was watching myself being ruined.

I knew my death was hidden in

these silver and golden stars.

And I saw this death in

my wife on first sight.

She was mad.

Her smile was venomous...

but I had taken the

price of this venom.

I was engulfed in scary darkness.

I wanted to run away

from that hell.

But I felt that frightful

witches were following me.

They were screaming and

asking me to stop.

Their lips were thirsting

for my blood.

The fire in their breath

was desperate to burn me.

They were asking me

to stop and listen.

And then I found a new way

of escape for myself.

Those screams got buried

in the sound of anklets.

The venom of their laughter was lost

in the smiles of other women.

The beating of drums and other music

echoed in my ears.

For some time the shine of money

eliminated the darkness around me.

But who can find solace

in the depths of humiliation?

When alone, my heart

always told me...

I had strayed far from my goal.

At such times, I would kiss

the idol you had given me.

I used to ask

for pardon from you.

What else can a man,

alone and gone astray, do?

And when I had lost everything...

you suddenly came as a star

and peeked into my ruin.

That day, when I saw you hold

the idol close to your heart...

I recognised you immediately.

- And I felt...

- Enough! Stop it.

Don't talk about the past now.

There's no point in talking

about the past, either...

when the future belongs to us.

I've found you now, Kamal.

Your arrival makes me feel

the holy Ganga has come to the sinner.

I don't fear anything now.

Hold my hand, and ask me to take you

to a new world of our own.

The river doesn't go dry

when it comes to the thirsty.

- Come close to me.

- No!

Do you want to leave me alone

in that bad world...

and confine yourself

to stone walls?

Just think how bleak my life

will become without you.

Don't reject the one who loves you

and who you loved, Kamal.

A sinner who you can reform,

don't send him to the devil.

He'll never be able to reform again.

God will give you good sense.

He only will save you.

God will save me? And you?

I'll pray for you.

The hands that can lift in prayer...

can also save a falling man.

Religion doesn't permit that.

Does your religion say

you shouldn't help a man...

fallen in muck,

because you might soil your clothes?

You have loved, Kamal.

Like other selfish women,

why are you afraid of society?

Ask your heart once.

Doesn't your heart say anything?

I won't listen to my heart.

It's crazy for you.

Don't test me like that.

- Let me go.

- Wait Kamal!

Do you still want to go, Kamal?

Yes.

Then go. If I want,

I can compel you to stay.

But then I'll only get your

body, not your soul.

I don't want a body

without a soul.

I can get many bodies.

Kamal, if you don't

love me, leave!

Don't ever think of me.

And don't forgive my sins.

May God grant you peace.

Don't go, Kamal, don't go.

Don't go, Kamal.

Where are you,

oh comfort of my life?

My heart calls out to you

With our separation,

my desires shed tears

You left,

having lost esteem for me

Oh tormentor

My heart looks out for you

There are tormented

desires in my eyes

See this storm in my eyes

Come back, this heart

cries in pain

Where are you?

I hope you have no attachments

left with the world now.

No.

Then this full moon, we'll

have you cleansed.

What are you doing?

Lightning couldn't uproot it.

So I'm uprooting the tree.

How far will you dig? The

roots are very deep.

If lightning couldn't uproot it,

how will you uproot it?

Then what do I do? Why have

the roots gone so deep?

Don't be foolish.

Come upstairs. Come.

People think I'm mad.

For God's sake, please leave.

You're making me steer

away from my religion.

Get up, Kamla, it's four AM.

Get dressed before prayers.

The ritual of cleansing you

will be performed today.

So that your cleansing

ritual is complete...

burn all your worldly desires

in this holy fire.

Do you have an attachment

with anyone in the world now?

No.

What about Shankar? Shankar,

where are you?

Who are you?

I was just collecting

the burned things.

How did this mansion catch fire?

Thakur's mad wife set it afire.

Did everyone survive?

- No. - Who?

- The mad woman.

- Did the Thakur survive?

- It would be better if he hadn't.

Why, what happened?

Where did he go?

To his old house,

where he lived before.

Who is it?

Who are you?

How did you come here?

Is it night already?

Day has broken only now, Shankar.

But you come only at night,

in my dreams.

I haven't come in your dream.

You want to deceive me

because I've gone blind?

Kamla won't come here now.

I've been blinded.

I have nothing left.

She loves God.

She loves stone idols.

Why will she come to any human?

But what about your love?

Love? What has a woman

got to do with love?

You're just a dream in my imagination.

That's why you come to me.

You are crying?

Even you are crying today?

You've taken such a big price from me

for this one tear of sympathy.

- Such a big price!

- Shankar, forgive me!

Forgive me, Shankar.

I'm not angry with you.

You're just a dream.

Even if Kamla actually came,

I would forgive her.

Why just forgive?

I love her even today.

I love her even today.

Shankar, Kamla has come,

and you don't even recognise her?

I've been blinded, but even you

have begun to dream like me?

No, she's not a dream.

Kamla has actually come.

- She's come?

- Yes.

Then ask her to call out to me.

- Are you really Kamla?

- Yes.

- Honest?

- Yes Shankar, I am your Kamla.

I knew you would come one day.

But not your love.

My love will draw you to me.

Forgive me, Shankar.

You took so long to come.