Stories by Rabindranath Tagore (2015): Season 1, Episode 5 - Maanbhanjan - full transcript
Giribala, a beautiful, young wife of a wealthy, spoiled Zamindar son, Gopinath, secretly went to watch a play in the nearby theatre. Giribala and Gopinath had a loving, romantic relationship when they got married. But soon Gopinath fell out of love and started seeing a glamorous theatre actress, Latika. The charm of Giribala's youth and beauty could not keep Gopinath in the house. So along with a faithful maid Sudha, Giribala went to see the reason of her husband's aloofness. The play 'Maan Bhanjan' started with glimmering lights and magical songs. 'Radha' is angry, and 'Krishna' is trying to convince her by surrendering himself to her feet. The play finished but Giribala was enthralled. She imagined herself as Radha, and Gopinath as Krishna. She decided she will make Gopinath fall at her own feet one day. One night Gopinath came to the house and asked for the key of the vault as he needed some money. Giribala was hurt and angry that despite Gopinath has come after a long time, he is ignoring her completely. She refuses to give the key. An angry and frustrated Gopinath beats up Giribala, snatches all her ornaments from her and left the house. Eventually Gopinath eloped with the seductive actress Latika. Few months later, Gopinath heard that a beautiful new actress has emerged in the theater circle and she has taken the place of Latika. Curiuos, Gopinath went to see the play. The curtains rose. Gopinath was baffled as in front of him, it was, his wife Giribala, dazzling the stage as gorgeous 'Radha'.
"On the shores of river
Yamuna,,"
"..is my abode."
"My love is ready."
"My love is ready."
"On the shores of river
Yamuna, is my abode."
"Beloved, come home."
"The sky is overcast
with clouds."
"Beloved, come home."
"The sky is overcast
with clouds."
How could he be so cruel,
after going to Hastinapur?
Has he been blinded
by the circumstances?
Or did he insult me on purpose
in the royal court?
Very good.
Wow!
Tara..
Where is your sister?
She is upstairs and
she is waiting for you.
I will beat you.
Can I come in?
Since when do you need
permission, to come inside?
Please, come in.
I will have to ask
for permission.
I am not here to meet
an ordinary person.
I have come to meet an artist.
Okay, so you are making
fun of me.
Well, I could say, you've robbed
me of my bliss, my peace..
..my contentment
and everything else.
What are you doing?
Let me go.
Someone may come here.
I don't care if anyone comes.
I am not scared of anyone.
Let me go!
I don't like it, when
others look at you.
Do you feel jealous?
No, I feel like I am on fire.
Are you telling the truth?
If you call it a fire,
what do you call this?
You tell me.
I was married into this family
at a very young age.
We were fine, at that time.
We used to play, laugh
and everybody was happy.
Father used to love me a lot.
But after father's death, he
became the head of this house.
And everything changed,
gradually.
He started spending more time
outside, than at home.
He didn't behave like
that, earlier.
Sometimes, we used
to talk, until it was evening.
We never realized, that
time had passed by.
There was so much to
talk about. Talk about the day.
Talks about the school
and friends.
Do you know, he used to
steal pickle for me?
Jujube pickle.
Do you see that mango tree?
We use to hide
the pickle jar under it.
Why? Did father
scold you?
No, father never scolded me.
Father loved me a lot.
After his death..
..everything changed.
I lost my childhood friend,
after he passed away.
That was in your childhood.
Back then, you did not even
understand the meaning of marriage.
But now, Dada Babu has to
fulfill his duty as a husband.
Sister, can I say something?
I hope, you will not feel bad.
I don't like it, when Dada Babu
does not come back home.
Shudho is busy.
It is not that easy
to be a landlord.
"The night.."
"The night.."
"The night.."
"The night.."
Wow! That was amazing.
Don't touch me, Prince.
I've had enough of your games.
What else do you want from me?
The Gods and his angels
are my witness, Anarkali..
..that I have not played
any games with you.
In fact, I have loved you.
Enough, Prince.
That's enough.
It doesn't seem right when you
speak of pure things, like love.
You took advantage
of my love and desire.
My body and soul is crazy
for you, Latika.
Latika?
Did you hear that?
Latika..
Hey, it was just a slip
of the tongue.
It's just a slip of the tongue.
Latika..
Why didn't you
come home last night?
If I keep sitting at
home, then who will work?
You know, how busy I am.
If you work so much,
then don't you think..
..your body needs to rest?
At least, come home to sleep.
You have started off, again!
You forget, that you
are the wife of a landlord.
Being a landlord is not easy.
You have to work hard for it.
Is that why you go
to the theatre, every night?
I get tired after working
all day.
And I need peace, which I
can never find in this house.
That is why,
I go to the theatre.
Do you have any problem
with that?
Take this money and be careful.
Don't let Dada Babu and his
friends see you at the theatre.
Sister, you don't have to
make such a big deal of this.
Everything is going on well.
What is going on well?
I cannot close my eyes like a
pigeon and believe..
..that everything
is going on well.
Until I find out about that
Latika, I won't rest in peace.
She is very strange.
She is ugly.
She is not beautiful, at all.
If she was walking
outside, I wouldn't even notice her.
I don't know, what
people like about her.
And when she sings, her voice sounds
as if someone is crying in pain.
What else can I tell
you about her?
You know, half the theatre
was empty!
I don't know why people
appreciate her so much.
I will never go
back there, again.
Can I ask you something?
Why are you so beautiful?
-What happened?
-I don't know.
Mother says, that I have been
like this, since childhood.
You are very proud
of your beauty.
I am not proud, dear.
This is confidence.
-Confidence?
-Yes.
I know, what I am.
Really?
Then, tell me who you are.
I am the best actress
of this era.
Wow!! That is great.
Should I tell you, what
I think about you?
Certainly, you can tell me.
You are someone who easily
pleases the heart, mind and soul.
Is that the truth?
Exactly.
I can do anything for you.
Anything?
Just say the word.
Think it over. What if,
I ask for anything?
Check it out.
Are you sure?
Set up another play for me.
What are you looking at?
It will only cost
you some money, that's all.
Let me think.
You don't have to think
about it so deeply.
It is a very measly amount,
for a rich man like you.
Should I talk to
the manager about it?
You are really bad.
All because of you..
..I am going to get
scolded, today.
Manager, you have to remember..
..this new play must be the
biggest production of the year.
It must be a blend
of art and music..
..which will astound
everyone who watches it.
Do not worry about money.
I will take care of that.
Just make sure that
your troupe..
..has the best actors
and singers.
-Do you understand?
-Mr. Gopi, please don't worry.
I will set up a play that
everyone will talk about..
..for many years to
come.
All right, we shall see.
Sister, I think
you still have time.
Let's go back.
Are you crazy?
Whenever there is
a mention of the beloved..
..God is always near them.
Those who have
the treasure of love..
..can never be called
poor.
Presenting, Laila Majnu.
Nature has beautified
you with her hands.
That is why I like
to keep watching you.
"My arms are open for you.."
"..my beloved."
There is only beauty
on this pretty face.
I just want to be
lost in the worship of it.
"What magic is this?"
No one else will
be able to touch me.
I feel like saying that
after touching you.
"My arms are open to you,
my beloved."
"My arms are open to you,
my beloved."
Wow! That was amazing.
Applaud for them.
Latika, that was amazing.
Very good. Amazing.
Let's have a big round
of applause.
Latika, that was amazing.
Hey, how dare you?
You have made
a terrible mistake.
How could you dare to do this?
I will cut off the hand,
with which you touched her.
"Why am I missing the
times that have gone by?"
"Why do I think of the sad
stories and weeping songs?"
Oh God, swear upon the bride
of hopes and wailing of widows..
..and swear upon
my love.
Oh, God, save me from doom.
Save the hapless woman
from her lover's cruelty.
Now, I have become
a widow and..
..I don't need any jewelry.
Cover me with a black
shroud, under the blue sky.
Giribala.
"Why do you love me
so much?"
Giribala.
"Why do you trouble me so much,
Lord Krishna?"
"Why do you trouble me so much,
Lord Krishna?"
Give me the keys.
Please, sit down.
Did you hear me?
I need the keys.
You will get them.
I will give them to you.
Just stay back for one night.
Where are the keys?
Where are they?
I will give you the keys and every
treasure that opens with it.
Just stay back for one night.
My heart is yearning to
spend some time with you.
You don't want to see
me, talk to me or touch me.
Have you gone crazy?
Tell me, where are the keys?
"Why do you love me
so much?"
-I will not give you the keys.
-What?
-I will not give the keys.
-You won't give me the keys?
You won't give me
the keys?
Tell me, where are the keys?
Tell me.
You won't give the
keys to me, right?
"Why do you trouble me so much,
Lord Krishna?"
Won't you give the keys to me?
Keep the keys with you.
Let me take these away
from you.
"Leave me.."
So, you won't give
me the keys, right?
"Let go of my wrist."
"Don't pelt me with pebbles,
today."
"Why do you trouble me, so much,
Lord Krishna?"
"Why do you trouble me, so much,
Lord Krishna?"
"My anklets are
making melodious sounds."
"My anklets are
making melodious sounds."
"Let the night
go on, slowly."
Ms. Latika..
No. It is not nice.
Do it again.
-Do it again.
-Just a minute.
"My anklets are
making melodious sounds."
"My anklets are
making melodious sounds."
"Let the night go on slowly."
You don't have to move
your hands around so much!
It's over emotional.
Tone it down a bit.
Go on, do it again.
"My anklets are
making melodious sounds."
What are you doing,
Ms. Latika?
That's not what acting
is all about.
Go on and do it again.
"My anklets are
making melodious sounds."
"My anklets are
making melodious sounds."
"Let the night go
on slowly.."
"My anklets are
making melodious sounds."
"Let the night
go on slowly.."
Concentrate, Ms. Latika.
You're not focussing.
Latika..
One moment, sir.
I will be back soon.
Ms. Latika, the rehearsal
is not over yet.
Sir, I just need a moment.
Exactly! It only takes
a moment.
You can't dance. We have
been trying since 10 days.
You do not realize how
valuable every minute can be.
This time, belongs to me.
Come on.
Come here and perform.
You're wrong. Both of you
owe your time to me..
..since, I am the producer
of this play.
You may be the producer,
when you invest the money..
..and collect money
from the box office.
But, I am the director
at this rehearsal.
The producer is not
needed here.
Only the director and the
actors are needed here.
As far as I know, I own this
land and the building on it.
And I own your leading
lady, too.
Listen, I don't know if
this place belongs to you or not.
But, this is my rehearsal.
And I doubt that, the one
you refer to as an actress..
..is still an actress.
Latika, are you interested
in getting insulted..
..by this worthless man,
all your life?
Who are you calling worthless?
I am not talking to you.
Or would you like to live
your life respectably with me?
The decision is up to you.
Come on, let's get
on with the rehearsal.
Let's take it from the top.
Come on, Ms. Latika.
Come on, let's begin.
Till when?
Lifetime.
You are talking about
a lifetime..
..but, you could not give me
a moment.
Ms. Latika, a moment is
precious..
..and you are wasting it.
I can give you all the time you
want and relieve you of this play.
Go on.
Sister.
Sister, eat your food.
Sister, how long can you
stay, without eating?
You must not stay hungry.
Sister, eat something.
"Dear, untie the tangles
in my hair."
"Dear, untangle
the knots in my hair."
See? I've got a sore throat
due to the cold.
How will I sing, if
I have a sore throat?
Who asked you to sing?
I like your voice
the way it is.
You need not
entertain anyone else.
From today, you will
sing only for me.
Only for me.
Where are you going, sister?
I am going to my house.
What do you mean
by, your house?
This is your house.
After marriage, a girl's
in-laws' house is her home.
Shudho, I cannot stay
here for another moment.
Call for the carriage, quickly.
What is it?
MIRABAI'S EXCELLENT STAGING
Meerabai. I was going to
perform in that play, right?
Meerabai? Do you want to
portray a nun?
Why? It would
give me a chance..
..to display my singing talents
along with acting and dancing.
Listen, nobody wants to watch
these small time plays, anymore.
You are so beautiful.
Why do you want
to present yourself..
..in the role of
a foolish woman?
I don't like any of this.
Don't I take care of you?
No, it's not about that.
Actually, a new actress
has been cast in this play.
She is getting such
good reviews!
Everyone says,
that she is amazing.
And if I would have performed
in this play..
..All this appreciation
would have been for me.
Everyone would have
called me amazing.
You are just getting
jealous, that's all.
Mr. Gopi, you have no
idea..
..how much the echo of applause
matters to an artist.
Latika. The lawyer wrote
from Kolkata. I have to go.
All right. I'll get your things
packed.
No, it's all done.
Niranjan will take care of you.
I'm going to give him
some money.
Tell him, if you need anything.
Really? Then, tell him to
book me a ticket, too.
I'm coming along with you.
Why?
I'm not going away, forever.
We didn't come here
to settle down, forever.
You were going to set up a
new play for me.
Time is passing by. I don't
want to go past my prime.
I don't want you to lose
your admirer.
That's nice, Mr. Gopi.
You can't set up a play..
..and so, you're issuing
threats, now.
Gopinath doesn't issue threats.
Why are you doing this?
I want to go to Kolkata
and see who replaced me.
Spoken like a true blue
courtesan.
All for a worthless play.
You may think the play
is worthless, Mr. Gopi.
All you did was pay
for the price of a ticket.
I've given my entire
life to it.
Wait here.
I'll fetch the tickets.
Two tickets, please.
Mr. Gopi! It's been so long
since I've seen you.
How are you?
How is 'Meerabai' doing?
It's been running housefull
since 10 weeks.
10 weeks?
Who is playing the lead role?
You know, Mandira Devi.
Mandira Devi?
"He is mine.."
"Lord Krishna is
mine and no one else."
"Lord Krishna is
mine and no one else."
"Crown with a peacock
feather on the head.."
"Crown with a peacock
feather on the head.."
"Crown with a peacock feather
on the head"
"My true love."
"Lord Krishna is
mine and no one else."
"Lord Krishna is
mine and no one else."
Don't go any closer!
Hold him back!
Get him out of here!
"Lord Krishna is
mine and no one else."
"Lord Krishna is
mine and no one else."
Please go away from here.
Don't point at me! You set up
the theater with my money.
-Go away! I said, go away.
-Get away from me!
-Giribala!
-What about Giribala?
-Let me go!
-Go away.
Who do you think you are?
You came begging to me
for money.
-I will show you..
-Stop bossing me around!
I will not let you in!
Who are you to allow me in?
I will go where I please!
-I'll thrash you! It's my wife.
-Back off!
-Get away from here!
-My wife is in there!
You cannot make me
sit here, like this.
Giribala is my wife!
Her name is Giribala
and I am Gopinath.
I am a landlord. You can't
just pick up anyone like this.
-I will file a case against you.
-Quiet. Not another word!
You will file a case, it seems!
Listen, you are mistaken.
I am from an elite family..
..and not some needy man,
who has walked in.
I would never do anything
that amounts to misbehavior.
Have you heard
the name of Jack the Ripper?
Sir, you have nabbed
the thief, so cleverly!
Great.
Thief?
You have a fine sense
of humor, sir.
Total waste of time.
It would have been better,
if I had stayed home.
I have not gone home,
since two days.
I wonder, what Neelu will say?
Neelu, I left my house
to live with you.
I left my brothers and sisters.
I just want you to be happy.
I praise your food, too.
I wear the clothes
that you like.
Who else do I have time
for, apart from you?
I am at work, all day long.
I don't mind anyone,
apart from Harimati.
But, is she the only
woman at the police station?
Now tell me..
..if more women work at the
police station, will you..
Are more women going
to work there?
How would I know?
The government has
to decide that.
I will have to accept it.
Harimati is a very smart woman.
She is really strong willed.
Neelu, she is smart
and strong willed..
..that is why, the government
hired her for the job.
Listen to me. You won't
speak to her, at all!
I have two goals in my life.
To be a detective and reveal
the greatest secrets.
And secondly, be the husband
of a very beautiful woman.
Don't worry. I do not talk
to Harimati, at all.
Now, infamously known as Bonnie
and Clyde of cigar smoking fame.
Harimati..
If you weren't married,
I'd have eloped with you.
Where is the file on
the Mallik Bazaar case?
Even before the matter is
presented for consideration..
..Gandhi might have already..
There's news about
Mallik Bazaar.
Forget about it.
Why are you reading all this?
It is about you.
Please, listen.
In an act of sheer brilliance,
the government detective..
..at the Chatterjee residence,
did not only solve the case..
..within few hours, but also
nabbed the criminals, instantly.
I did not ask any question
and he accepted his crime.
And they call themselves,
criminals!
Fools!
The detective on duty,
Mohan Chand..
Mohan..
Good, it is better than
my name appearing in print.
Yamuna,,"
"..is my abode."
"My love is ready."
"My love is ready."
"On the shores of river
Yamuna, is my abode."
"Beloved, come home."
"The sky is overcast
with clouds."
"Beloved, come home."
"The sky is overcast
with clouds."
How could he be so cruel,
after going to Hastinapur?
Has he been blinded
by the circumstances?
Or did he insult me on purpose
in the royal court?
Very good.
Wow!
Tara..
Where is your sister?
She is upstairs and
she is waiting for you.
I will beat you.
Can I come in?
Since when do you need
permission, to come inside?
Please, come in.
I will have to ask
for permission.
I am not here to meet
an ordinary person.
I have come to meet an artist.
Okay, so you are making
fun of me.
Well, I could say, you've robbed
me of my bliss, my peace..
..my contentment
and everything else.
What are you doing?
Let me go.
Someone may come here.
I don't care if anyone comes.
I am not scared of anyone.
Let me go!
I don't like it, when
others look at you.
Do you feel jealous?
No, I feel like I am on fire.
Are you telling the truth?
If you call it a fire,
what do you call this?
You tell me.
I was married into this family
at a very young age.
We were fine, at that time.
We used to play, laugh
and everybody was happy.
Father used to love me a lot.
But after father's death, he
became the head of this house.
And everything changed,
gradually.
He started spending more time
outside, than at home.
He didn't behave like
that, earlier.
Sometimes, we used
to talk, until it was evening.
We never realized, that
time had passed by.
There was so much to
talk about. Talk about the day.
Talks about the school
and friends.
Do you know, he used to
steal pickle for me?
Jujube pickle.
Do you see that mango tree?
We use to hide
the pickle jar under it.
Why? Did father
scold you?
No, father never scolded me.
Father loved me a lot.
After his death..
..everything changed.
I lost my childhood friend,
after he passed away.
That was in your childhood.
Back then, you did not even
understand the meaning of marriage.
But now, Dada Babu has to
fulfill his duty as a husband.
Sister, can I say something?
I hope, you will not feel bad.
I don't like it, when Dada Babu
does not come back home.
Shudho is busy.
It is not that easy
to be a landlord.
"The night.."
"The night.."
"The night.."
"The night.."
Wow! That was amazing.
Don't touch me, Prince.
I've had enough of your games.
What else do you want from me?
The Gods and his angels
are my witness, Anarkali..
..that I have not played
any games with you.
In fact, I have loved you.
Enough, Prince.
That's enough.
It doesn't seem right when you
speak of pure things, like love.
You took advantage
of my love and desire.
My body and soul is crazy
for you, Latika.
Latika?
Did you hear that?
Latika..
Hey, it was just a slip
of the tongue.
It's just a slip of the tongue.
Latika..
Why didn't you
come home last night?
If I keep sitting at
home, then who will work?
You know, how busy I am.
If you work so much,
then don't you think..
..your body needs to rest?
At least, come home to sleep.
You have started off, again!
You forget, that you
are the wife of a landlord.
Being a landlord is not easy.
You have to work hard for it.
Is that why you go
to the theatre, every night?
I get tired after working
all day.
And I need peace, which I
can never find in this house.
That is why,
I go to the theatre.
Do you have any problem
with that?
Take this money and be careful.
Don't let Dada Babu and his
friends see you at the theatre.
Sister, you don't have to
make such a big deal of this.
Everything is going on well.
What is going on well?
I cannot close my eyes like a
pigeon and believe..
..that everything
is going on well.
Until I find out about that
Latika, I won't rest in peace.
She is very strange.
She is ugly.
She is not beautiful, at all.
If she was walking
outside, I wouldn't even notice her.
I don't know, what
people like about her.
And when she sings, her voice sounds
as if someone is crying in pain.
What else can I tell
you about her?
You know, half the theatre
was empty!
I don't know why people
appreciate her so much.
I will never go
back there, again.
Can I ask you something?
Why are you so beautiful?
-What happened?
-I don't know.
Mother says, that I have been
like this, since childhood.
You are very proud
of your beauty.
I am not proud, dear.
This is confidence.
-Confidence?
-Yes.
I know, what I am.
Really?
Then, tell me who you are.
I am the best actress
of this era.
Wow!! That is great.
Should I tell you, what
I think about you?
Certainly, you can tell me.
You are someone who easily
pleases the heart, mind and soul.
Is that the truth?
Exactly.
I can do anything for you.
Anything?
Just say the word.
Think it over. What if,
I ask for anything?
Check it out.
Are you sure?
Set up another play for me.
What are you looking at?
It will only cost
you some money, that's all.
Let me think.
You don't have to think
about it so deeply.
It is a very measly amount,
for a rich man like you.
Should I talk to
the manager about it?
You are really bad.
All because of you..
..I am going to get
scolded, today.
Manager, you have to remember..
..this new play must be the
biggest production of the year.
It must be a blend
of art and music..
..which will astound
everyone who watches it.
Do not worry about money.
I will take care of that.
Just make sure that
your troupe..
..has the best actors
and singers.
-Do you understand?
-Mr. Gopi, please don't worry.
I will set up a play that
everyone will talk about..
..for many years to
come.
All right, we shall see.
Sister, I think
you still have time.
Let's go back.
Are you crazy?
Whenever there is
a mention of the beloved..
..God is always near them.
Those who have
the treasure of love..
..can never be called
poor.
Presenting, Laila Majnu.
Nature has beautified
you with her hands.
That is why I like
to keep watching you.
"My arms are open for you.."
"..my beloved."
There is only beauty
on this pretty face.
I just want to be
lost in the worship of it.
"What magic is this?"
No one else will
be able to touch me.
I feel like saying that
after touching you.
"My arms are open to you,
my beloved."
"My arms are open to you,
my beloved."
Wow! That was amazing.
Applaud for them.
Latika, that was amazing.
Very good. Amazing.
Let's have a big round
of applause.
Latika, that was amazing.
Hey, how dare you?
You have made
a terrible mistake.
How could you dare to do this?
I will cut off the hand,
with which you touched her.
"Why am I missing the
times that have gone by?"
"Why do I think of the sad
stories and weeping songs?"
Oh God, swear upon the bride
of hopes and wailing of widows..
..and swear upon
my love.
Oh, God, save me from doom.
Save the hapless woman
from her lover's cruelty.
Now, I have become
a widow and..
..I don't need any jewelry.
Cover me with a black
shroud, under the blue sky.
Giribala.
"Why do you love me
so much?"
Giribala.
"Why do you trouble me so much,
Lord Krishna?"
"Why do you trouble me so much,
Lord Krishna?"
Give me the keys.
Please, sit down.
Did you hear me?
I need the keys.
You will get them.
I will give them to you.
Just stay back for one night.
Where are the keys?
Where are they?
I will give you the keys and every
treasure that opens with it.
Just stay back for one night.
My heart is yearning to
spend some time with you.
You don't want to see
me, talk to me or touch me.
Have you gone crazy?
Tell me, where are the keys?
"Why do you love me
so much?"
-I will not give you the keys.
-What?
-I will not give the keys.
-You won't give me the keys?
You won't give me
the keys?
Tell me, where are the keys?
Tell me.
You won't give the
keys to me, right?
"Why do you trouble me so much,
Lord Krishna?"
Won't you give the keys to me?
Keep the keys with you.
Let me take these away
from you.
"Leave me.."
So, you won't give
me the keys, right?
"Let go of my wrist."
"Don't pelt me with pebbles,
today."
"Why do you trouble me, so much,
Lord Krishna?"
"Why do you trouble me, so much,
Lord Krishna?"
"My anklets are
making melodious sounds."
"My anklets are
making melodious sounds."
"Let the night
go on, slowly."
Ms. Latika..
No. It is not nice.
Do it again.
-Do it again.
-Just a minute.
"My anklets are
making melodious sounds."
"My anklets are
making melodious sounds."
"Let the night go on slowly."
You don't have to move
your hands around so much!
It's over emotional.
Tone it down a bit.
Go on, do it again.
"My anklets are
making melodious sounds."
What are you doing,
Ms. Latika?
That's not what acting
is all about.
Go on and do it again.
"My anklets are
making melodious sounds."
"My anklets are
making melodious sounds."
"Let the night go
on slowly.."
"My anklets are
making melodious sounds."
"Let the night
go on slowly.."
Concentrate, Ms. Latika.
You're not focussing.
Latika..
One moment, sir.
I will be back soon.
Ms. Latika, the rehearsal
is not over yet.
Sir, I just need a moment.
Exactly! It only takes
a moment.
You can't dance. We have
been trying since 10 days.
You do not realize how
valuable every minute can be.
This time, belongs to me.
Come on.
Come here and perform.
You're wrong. Both of you
owe your time to me..
..since, I am the producer
of this play.
You may be the producer,
when you invest the money..
..and collect money
from the box office.
But, I am the director
at this rehearsal.
The producer is not
needed here.
Only the director and the
actors are needed here.
As far as I know, I own this
land and the building on it.
And I own your leading
lady, too.
Listen, I don't know if
this place belongs to you or not.
But, this is my rehearsal.
And I doubt that, the one
you refer to as an actress..
..is still an actress.
Latika, are you interested
in getting insulted..
..by this worthless man,
all your life?
Who are you calling worthless?
I am not talking to you.
Or would you like to live
your life respectably with me?
The decision is up to you.
Come on, let's get
on with the rehearsal.
Let's take it from the top.
Come on, Ms. Latika.
Come on, let's begin.
Till when?
Lifetime.
You are talking about
a lifetime..
..but, you could not give me
a moment.
Ms. Latika, a moment is
precious..
..and you are wasting it.
I can give you all the time you
want and relieve you of this play.
Go on.
Sister.
Sister, eat your food.
Sister, how long can you
stay, without eating?
You must not stay hungry.
Sister, eat something.
"Dear, untie the tangles
in my hair."
"Dear, untangle
the knots in my hair."
See? I've got a sore throat
due to the cold.
How will I sing, if
I have a sore throat?
Who asked you to sing?
I like your voice
the way it is.
You need not
entertain anyone else.
From today, you will
sing only for me.
Only for me.
Where are you going, sister?
I am going to my house.
What do you mean
by, your house?
This is your house.
After marriage, a girl's
in-laws' house is her home.
Shudho, I cannot stay
here for another moment.
Call for the carriage, quickly.
What is it?
MIRABAI'S EXCELLENT STAGING
Meerabai. I was going to
perform in that play, right?
Meerabai? Do you want to
portray a nun?
Why? It would
give me a chance..
..to display my singing talents
along with acting and dancing.
Listen, nobody wants to watch
these small time plays, anymore.
You are so beautiful.
Why do you want
to present yourself..
..in the role of
a foolish woman?
I don't like any of this.
Don't I take care of you?
No, it's not about that.
Actually, a new actress
has been cast in this play.
She is getting such
good reviews!
Everyone says,
that she is amazing.
And if I would have performed
in this play..
..All this appreciation
would have been for me.
Everyone would have
called me amazing.
You are just getting
jealous, that's all.
Mr. Gopi, you have no
idea..
..how much the echo of applause
matters to an artist.
Latika. The lawyer wrote
from Kolkata. I have to go.
All right. I'll get your things
packed.
No, it's all done.
Niranjan will take care of you.
I'm going to give him
some money.
Tell him, if you need anything.
Really? Then, tell him to
book me a ticket, too.
I'm coming along with you.
Why?
I'm not going away, forever.
We didn't come here
to settle down, forever.
You were going to set up a
new play for me.
Time is passing by. I don't
want to go past my prime.
I don't want you to lose
your admirer.
That's nice, Mr. Gopi.
You can't set up a play..
..and so, you're issuing
threats, now.
Gopinath doesn't issue threats.
Why are you doing this?
I want to go to Kolkata
and see who replaced me.
Spoken like a true blue
courtesan.
All for a worthless play.
You may think the play
is worthless, Mr. Gopi.
All you did was pay
for the price of a ticket.
I've given my entire
life to it.
Wait here.
I'll fetch the tickets.
Two tickets, please.
Mr. Gopi! It's been so long
since I've seen you.
How are you?
How is 'Meerabai' doing?
It's been running housefull
since 10 weeks.
10 weeks?
Who is playing the lead role?
You know, Mandira Devi.
Mandira Devi?
"He is mine.."
"Lord Krishna is
mine and no one else."
"Lord Krishna is
mine and no one else."
"Crown with a peacock
feather on the head.."
"Crown with a peacock
feather on the head.."
"Crown with a peacock feather
on the head"
"My true love."
"Lord Krishna is
mine and no one else."
"Lord Krishna is
mine and no one else."
Don't go any closer!
Hold him back!
Get him out of here!
"Lord Krishna is
mine and no one else."
"Lord Krishna is
mine and no one else."
Please go away from here.
Don't point at me! You set up
the theater with my money.
-Go away! I said, go away.
-Get away from me!
-Giribala!
-What about Giribala?
-Let me go!
-Go away.
Who do you think you are?
You came begging to me
for money.
-I will show you..
-Stop bossing me around!
I will not let you in!
Who are you to allow me in?
I will go where I please!
-I'll thrash you! It's my wife.
-Back off!
-Get away from here!
-My wife is in there!
You cannot make me
sit here, like this.
Giribala is my wife!
Her name is Giribala
and I am Gopinath.
I am a landlord. You can't
just pick up anyone like this.
-I will file a case against you.
-Quiet. Not another word!
You will file a case, it seems!
Listen, you are mistaken.
I am from an elite family..
..and not some needy man,
who has walked in.
I would never do anything
that amounts to misbehavior.
Have you heard
the name of Jack the Ripper?
Sir, you have nabbed
the thief, so cleverly!
Great.
Thief?
You have a fine sense
of humor, sir.
Total waste of time.
It would have been better,
if I had stayed home.
I have not gone home,
since two days.
I wonder, what Neelu will say?
Neelu, I left my house
to live with you.
I left my brothers and sisters.
I just want you to be happy.
I praise your food, too.
I wear the clothes
that you like.
Who else do I have time
for, apart from you?
I am at work, all day long.
I don't mind anyone,
apart from Harimati.
But, is she the only
woman at the police station?
Now tell me..
..if more women work at the
police station, will you..
Are more women going
to work there?
How would I know?
The government has
to decide that.
I will have to accept it.
Harimati is a very smart woman.
She is really strong willed.
Neelu, she is smart
and strong willed..
..that is why, the government
hired her for the job.
Listen to me. You won't
speak to her, at all!
I have two goals in my life.
To be a detective and reveal
the greatest secrets.
And secondly, be the husband
of a very beautiful woman.
Don't worry. I do not talk
to Harimati, at all.
Now, infamously known as Bonnie
and Clyde of cigar smoking fame.
Harimati..
If you weren't married,
I'd have eloped with you.
Where is the file on
the Mallik Bazaar case?
Even before the matter is
presented for consideration..
..Gandhi might have already..
There's news about
Mallik Bazaar.
Forget about it.
Why are you reading all this?
It is about you.
Please, listen.
In an act of sheer brilliance,
the government detective..
..at the Chatterjee residence,
did not only solve the case..
..within few hours, but also
nabbed the criminals, instantly.
I did not ask any question
and he accepted his crime.
And they call themselves,
criminals!
Fools!
The detective on duty,
Mohan Chand..
Mohan..
Good, it is better than
my name appearing in print.