Stories by Rabindranath Tagore (2015): Season 1, Episode 17 - Two Sisters - full transcript

"Up till now in our journey
with Tagore, our effort.."

"..is to make you acquainted with
the various characters of Gurudev."

"Especially with
his female characters."

"At a time, when
they were struggling.."

"..for their identity
and place in society."

"When in western literature, the
role of women was getting defined."

"At that time, the
way Tagore understood.."

"..the mind and emotions
of women in his work."

"No other creative writer
of his age could live up.."

"..to his mark in their writings."

"Now look into the
story of Chokher bali's, Binodini."



"Being a widow she does
not suppress her physical.."

"..mental and sexual desires."

"When husband of Giribala
of Maanbhanjan leaves her.."

"..because of falling in love with
famous theatre actress Labang Latika."

"Then instead of crying
over her bad luck.."

"..she establishes herself
in the world of theatre.."

"..at the topmost position
in place of Latika."

"And takes her revenge."

"In Samapati's Abodh,
Mrinmayi does not understand.."

"..that why do all changes come
in life of women after marriage."

"And the life of
man remains the same."

"Is marriage really necessary?"

"The silent revolt
of Shasti's Chandra."

"The presentation of
Charulata'a attraction.."



"..towards her brother-in-law
in Nastanirh."

"All these were
revolutionary in themselves."

"In the next work of Gurudev, Dui Bon,
two forms of women are portrayed."

"One is that of a beloved.."

"..just like spring season, happy,
free and spreads love and happiness."

"And full of enthusiasm."

"Unrestrained and free."

"And the other one
full of motherly love."

"If we compare her with some season.."

"..then she is like rainy season."

"Just as the black clouds her motherly
love always showers on everyone."

"With her love and motherhood
the flowers of happiness bloom."

"And man.."

"The man is just
like this tennis ball.."

"..and is always in dilemma."

"He is sometimes on this side.."

"..or on that side of
the net in his mind."

"He wants a beloved as
well as a mother, in his wife."

"And in this life
full of hassle comes.."

"..to a halt at the match point."

"And man loses the match."

I had told you brother Shashank..

..that I will defeat
you and I have done that.

Sister, did you see the shot?

You played very well.

-It is just that she is better..
-What is the matter?

You are running away
after winning the match.

It was already decided
that the decision..

..will be taken after
best of three matches.

How are you, Nirarth sir?

I am fine.

Hello, sister.

Shall we go?

Okay, listen.

As of now, you are going.

But remember one thing
that one match is still pending.

Because I lost the
last match purposely.

Really, you lost the
last match purposely.

-Do you think you can defeat me?
-Of course.

I used to let go of
the shots that went out.

Thinking that you are a child.

Hey, even my shots were very good.

Hello, Mr. Mukherjee.

Hello, Mr. Larvard.

This must be Mrs. Mukherjee.

No.

No, no she is my sister-in-law.

This is my wife, Sharmila.

Hello, Mr. Larvard.

So sorry. My apology.

Hello, Mrs. Mukherjee.

Nice to meet you.

It's very nice to meet you.

I have heard so much about you.

And we have heard so much about you.

In fact, the entire office
knows all about you, Mrs Mukherjee.

We all know that he does not move
an inch without your permission.

You are his true boss and not me.

That's not true.

Carry on.

Today we really had fun.

And I defeated you.

How can you defeat me?
I purposely lost.

Okay sister, we will leave.

What do you mean by that?

Aren't you coming with us?

No sister, we will go by rickshaw.

What is this joke?

Why will you go by rickshaw,
when the car is here?

Mr. Nirarth you are the upcoming
talented doctor of tomorrow.

So don't waste time by
going in rickshaw. Come on.

Brother Shashank is right.
If we go by rickshaw..

..then it will take one hour.

Let's go by car.

No doubt Shashank Mukherjee
was an assistant engineer..

..in a famous British company.

But at home he was
just like a child.

He needed mother
like wife every time.

He started depending on
every little thing on Sharmila.

And with time he
became more negligent.

After losing her mother
at a very young age..

..Sharmila had started
doing household chores.

That is why her motherly
behavior was natural.

Sharmila might have chosen Shashank..

..because a negligent
child was hidden inside him.

And he always needed
pampering and motherly love.

And this became the
aim of Sharmila's life.

But sometimes this
extra love of Sharmila..

..used to put Shashank in trouble.

Hey, you..

Are you drunk in the morning?

Can't you see such a big car?

You got the rickshaw in front.

I was going straight.
You came in between.

-You make a mistake and then..
-Leave it. Let it be.

I am sorry brother but
we are also a little at fault.

Now, shall I offer
veneration to you?

Get aside.

"Just as Ram Mohan sir
had full faith in Shashank's.."

"..bright future, similarly
he had full faith in Nirad."

"Dr. Nirad Ganguly was
best friend of his son Hemant."

"Mr. Ram Mohan had got a hospital
made on his ancestral land."

"After the completion
of Hemant's medical degree.."

"..he wanted him
to run this hospital."

"And should serve people with his
capability like a responsible doctor."

"Hemant and Nirad were
not only best friends.."

"..but also among the
famous doctors of the city."

"Hemant got Urmi introduced to Nirad."

"And very soon Urmi and
Nirad became very good friends."

"Mr. Ram Mohan used
to love Nirad as his son."

"And Nirad had also become
like a family member."

"But due to untimely death of Hemant,
Mr. Ram Mohan was totally shattered."

"Nirad raised his voice against
wrong treatment but Mr. Ram Mohan.."

"..stopped him from going against
the capable doctor of the city."

"Along with losing his
son there was one thing.."

"..that continuously troubled him.."

"That he did not agree
to Nirad at the right time."

"Due to this his faith towards
Nirad increased all the more."

"His dream was being
shattered and he.."

"..was also scared
that after his death.."

"..Urmi will remain
alone in this world."

"To fulfill his dream.."

"..he fixed the marriage of
his daughter Urmila with Nirad."

"At the time of his
death, he took a promise.."

"..from Nirad that he and Urmila will
fulfill his dream of the hospital."

"They will make his hospital
the biggest hospital of the city."

Thank you.

He talks to us as
if we are his students.

I actually feel bad for Urmi.

I feel as if he has
ruined her freedom.

I did not feel like
telling you anything..

..in front of sister, but is it right
to play tennis leaving studies.

I don't like it.

Do this. Don't do this.
Do it like this and not like this.

Stupid.

Nirad, I do not
go to play every day.

Brother Shashank really forced me..

..and I could not refuse him.

-That's it.
-Why?

Why couldn't you refuse him?

You could have told
him that for you going..

..to college is more important
than playing tennis.

Do you know, he has stopped Urmi from..

..eating non vegetarian food?

He says that human
being is an animal.

And if one animal
kills another animal..

..then this assesses his character.

Is it more important going to club..

..and enjoying, playing tennis
and laughing at your own jokes?

Hey, but why do
you hate him so much?

I don't hate him.

Hate is a very harsh word.

I just don't like him.

Urmi loves him a lot and
if she does not have any problem..

..then why do you have a problem.

Because I don't like any person
who does not have any self-respect.

Club membership is
that of your father.

The pride he was feeling in driving..

..that car has been
given by your father.

Brother Shashank is
an irresponsible person.

But Urmi there are too
many responsibilities on you.

We have to get this hospital made..

..and together fulfill father's dream.

And alone I cannot do this work.

As it is both are
going to get married.

And after marriage every wife has..

..to change herself
according to her husband.

But sometimes husband has..

..to change according to his wife.

Sharmila, what happened?

Are you feeling dizzy again?

Nothing.

Come on. It's your turn to play now.

Sir..

You leave and I shall come.

Sister has asked
me to get you along.

Actually she is not feeling well.

We will meet tomorrow.

What happened?
You are not saying anything.

Are you annoyed with me?

No, no..

Actually there are some new friends..

..who are not acquainted to you
and with your behavior towards me.

So they found it funny
the way you called for me.

I was getting worried.
You are usually home by 10.

Yes, that is there.

Wrong thoughts were
coming to my mind.

Anything could have happened.

You could have met with an accident..

..or robbers could have looted you.

A tree could have fallen on my head.

Are you joking?

Look Sharmila,
I am a very ordinary man.

For me, it is difficult
to hold on to so much..

..and love and affection
of yours towards me.

You look at aunt Malti
who stays next door.

She spends so much
of her time in worshiping.

You should also spend some
time of yours in worshiping.

I am sure that God
will have no problem..

..with your love and faith
but in fact he will be happy.

I am not God, so I get
suppressed under your love.

I shall arrange for
hot water for your bath.

Urmi, read this.

Bristol Medical College.

Yes, Bristol Medical College.
We have to go next week.

But how will we put
everything together so soon.

Only I am going.

There should be someone
to take care of the hospital here.

Brother Shubhankar, I have got
admission to Bristol College London.

The letter just came.

This is amazing. I am so happy.

Good morning.

Good morning, Mr. Mukherjee.

Have a great day. All the best.

Hey brother Shashank.

Have you got the money?

Which money?

Won't you make everyone eat sweets?

Is it Diwali today?

Have you not gone to your cabin?

No.

The board of Chief Engineer
is being put outside your cabin.

Not only sweets but
I shall give you a party.

Brother Parmesh,
take spellings of my name from me.

There is double 'A' in Shashaank.

No it is just my privilege.

Mr. Mukherjee..

-What is it?
-The boss is calling you.

You leave and I shall come.

Before you came
to know from others..

..I thought it would be better
if I break the news to you.

Shashaank, you are one of
the best engineers that we have.

Thank you, sir.

You are an asset.

And you deserve to
be our next chief engineer.

I have pushed your case
very hard in our head office.

But the response was negative.

We are promoting Mr.
Kalam to chief engineer's post.

But sir..

I know how much do
you enjoy your task?

This must hurt.

Cheer up.

As I said earlier..

..you deserve it..

..more than anybody
else in this office.

This is some compulsion,
that cannot be over ruled.

Is everything fine?

Yes.

Is there something
that is troubling you?

-Is everything fine in the office?
-Yes.

Do you think you
can hide things from me?

Manohar's wife Bimla had come.

She was telling me the way
they are treating you in the office.

If you know everything..

..then have you come to
irritate me and add to my problems.

Go and leave me alone.

Why don't you resign?

You just say anything, Sharmila.

Do you know people die
for such government job.

What is the use of such job where
you are being insulted every day.

I can tolerate everything
but not your insult.

So now what should I do.

That is what I am
telling you to resign.

Don't just tolerate. Tell them that
whatever they are doing is wrong.

Sharmila,
talking all this is very easy.

You do not know those foreigners.

What I know is that you are the
most capable person in that office.

You are capable
of the next promotion.

But I am not a foreigner, Sharmila.

We may study a lot
and become capable..

..but a foreigner will
always be our boss.

This is our destiny.

I have understood that the
path of my progress is over, here.

And it would be better that you also
understand. You will be hurt less.

Your self-respect is
hurt and I will not be hurt?

You write a resignation letter.

"Actually Shashaank was
from a very poor family."

"But had self-respect."

"That is why he was scared
of resigning a government job.."

"..regular income
and a secure future."

"On coming first in M.Sc degree,
Mr. Ram Mohan had thought.."

"..that before he loses
this capable boy.."

"..and without delaying, he got his elder
daughter Sharmila married to him."

Okay, if you will not
write, then I shall do so.

You just sign it.

"After marriage, Shashaank
tried to give Sharmila.."

"..the lifestyle which she
enjoyed at her father's place."

"And that is why he
was hesitant in resigning."

"Because if he resigned
then how would Sharmila.."

"..be able to enjoy
a lavish lifestyle."

Enough, child.

How can I thank you?

Shashaank is very hard working.

I know it, dear.

I am going to benefit in this.

Look child, I do not trust the
businessman who is investing now.

But now, the matter will
remain within the house.

Okay, then I will leave.

Okay.

Tell Shashaank that I will wait
for him in the office at 9.

Okay.

Where is Dada Babu?

-He is sleeping.
-Okay.

Sharmila, why don't you understand..

..that I don't have the
strength to find a new job?

The job will come to you.

From where will it come?

From the deserts of Lichistaan.

It is not Lichistaan
but Baluchistaan.

And there is world
beyond Baluchistaan also.

And it is very big.

I shall go to Afghanistan
which is beyond Baluchistaan.

And if I don't get it there
then I shall go to Russia.

There is no need
to go to Afghanistan.

You go till Bhavanipur
and that is enough.

What's in Bhavanipur?

Bimal Uncle's business.

He has got a government contract.

And he needs an investor
for equal partnership.

Equal partnership.

But for equal partnership
you need equal investment.

Which contract has
your Bimal uncle got?

To make a bridge in Kolaghat.

That is what I am saying..

..Is that bridge going
to be made of match sticks?

Where will so much money come from?

You will not refuse.

The money father
left for me in the bank..

..has increased manifold
with interest.

And it is enough for investment.

What are you talking?

That is your money.

How can I use that money?

So am I not yours.

Look, you are just scared of change.

And this is coming in
the way of your progress.

Have I ever given
you any wrong suggestion?

Fine.

Hold this. My coat is left behind.

Nirad..

-What is this?
-This is for you. You might need it.

Urmi, how can I use your money?

Uncle, you make him understand.

There are many expenses
other than scholarship.

I know and I have
thought about everything.

You don't worry.

Urmi, for me, my
scholarship is enough.

And this is the difference between
your brother Shashaank and me.

I don't need your money.

Okay, doctor.

Bye.

Bye.

You got up so early.

The office is two
hours away from here.

If I do not leave early
then how will I reach on time?

Oh God, why didn't you wake me up?

Did you have breakfast?

I will eat some breakfast on the way.

No Sharmila, I will really be late.

That's it.

Get aside, brother.

Eat slowly.

Will you rest and then go?

In this way your
health will be affected.

Listen..

Brother, Urmi has come with doctor..

..and have asked you
to come up straight.

Why?

Her health has deteriorated.

Sharmila, why didn't you tell me..

..that your health is getting worse?

Do you need to tell me when
your health deteriorates?

Before you get fever I come to know.

Actually, I don't have any doctor
in my family as yours..

..so I have not got that
doctor's vision in legacy.

As you have it.

What has actually happened, doctor?

Blood pressure is fluctuating.

I don't know why.

I am taking blood samples.

Take care. I shall come again.

Sister was complaining
a lot about you.

She was saying that you
do not return home at night.

You remain too busy in work.

Brother Shashaank, do you
even know that in last ten days..

..how many times
sister has become unconscious.

I am talking to you.

Urmi, I think I have got
a last chance to prove myself.

And whatever I am
doing is for your sister.

Has any letter come?

Whose?

Your stupid beloved.

Okay, of the doctor.

No, why?

He has gone to London
and is busy in work.

He is not busy in work, he
must have found some foreign girl.

-Now you're out.
-Shashaank.

All this is a drama.

All this is drama of love.
You tell me the truth.

Look at me and tell
whether you truly love him.

-Yes.
-Is that true?

Yes, I really love him.

Why are you so interested in knowing..

..whether I love him or not?

No, on seeing you
it doesn't seem to be.

Because even without
him you talk a lot..

..and in darkness
you shine like light.

-So that is why..
-Again you have started.

Hey, we will meet with an accident.

More than me, you both
love each other a lot.

You talk so sweetly about each other.

That is there.

Urmi..

Uncle, when did you come?

Since long I am waiting for you.

Take this. Nirad's letter has come.

"Urmi, my thesis has been
selected in Bristol college."

"The heads of London have been really
impressed with my performance."

"They have showed interest in giving
me admission in post doctorate."

"The money of my scholarship
is enough for me personally.."

"..but it would be less for
me to stay here for two years."

"If you could send
me some money as help.."

"..then I can get my admission here."

"I shall wait for
your telegram. Nirad."

Nirad has asked for money.

What should I do?
Shall I send money?

Yes.

This is one and half lakh rupees..

..that we invested in
Bimal uncle's company.

And this is our profit.

-I will just be back.
-Where are you going?

I am going to offer this
at the feet of Goddess Kaali.

Sharmila, Sharmila..

Sharmila, Sharmila..

I am fine.

Is this called fine?

Since last one month
your fever has not abated.

Your studies will be affected.

This is also my study.

Don't you know that
you are my guinea pig.

I am going to experiment
all my study of medicine on you.

Do you need water?

I am laughing after so many days.

It is good that you came Urmi..

..to take care of my
scattered homely life.

There must be someone
to take care of him..

..when I am in this condition.

I have made this house
with so much effort.

In last so many years.

Every day I am seeing that
everything is getting scattered.

Sister, you don't worry at all.
I have come now.

Brother-in-law.

Oh God, brother-in-law has come.

-Mahesh.
-Brother-in-law has come.

What are you doing?

I am trying to hide.

Will you never grow up?

Hey..

What is there to grow up in this?

Mahesh..

Mahesh..

Yes brother.

Get some tea and snacks.

Go and meet him downstairs.
If you keep hiding here..

..then you will not
be able to meet him.

Why?

He works the whole night downstairs.

Okay.

I shall just be back.

Mahesh, my body is aching.

Just give it a massage.

Have you stopped eating?
Massage hard.

Harder..

Here on the back.

Great.

I pray from my heart that
your daughter gets a good husband.

Just like me.

Not like Mr. Nirad.

What happened?

Press..

Haughty.

Do you know?

Sometimes I think..

..that your sister-in-law should
have been married to Mr. Nirad.

And I should have
been married to Urmi.

When did you come?

When did you come?

I have just come.

And have brought my entire luggage.

I had jokingly talked about marriage..

..and you have really
come to marry me.

Hey, I am very tired.

Urmi, if I raise my hand then..

You got hurt when I hit you.

It has not been a
day since you have come..

..and you both have started.