1 00:01:42,240 --> 00:01:44,540 You have to come whenever I call you. Don't act smart. 2 00:01:44,670 --> 00:01:46,710 Am I acting smart? - Where are we going? 3 00:01:46,840 --> 00:01:47,890 Where are we going, papa? 4 00:01:48,020 --> 00:01:49,850 To visit your uncle. - We can buy really nice clothes there. 5 00:01:49,980 --> 00:01:51,420 That's what everyone says. 6 00:01:51,680 --> 00:01:53,610 You can get more fashionable clothes in Sarojini. 7 00:01:53,740 --> 00:01:55,150 Stop! - Bus! 8 00:01:59,550 --> 00:02:00,640 Hurry up, will you? 9 00:02:01,240 --> 00:02:03,750 Come, dear. We get down at this stop. - Wait, auntie. 10 00:02:03,880 --> 00:02:04,870 Where do you want to go? 11 00:02:05,000 --> 00:02:07,340 Just drive, uncle. - We'll get down wherever we like. 12 00:02:09,190 --> 00:02:10,450 Sit down. 13 00:02:15,730 --> 00:02:18,740 So where are you getting off? 14 00:02:20,220 --> 00:02:23,270 Same place these two will get off. 15 00:02:25,700 --> 00:02:26,700 Or just her! 16 00:02:26,830 --> 00:02:28,650 How dare you touch her! 17 00:02:28,780 --> 00:02:30,240 Leave me. - Please. 18 00:02:30,800 --> 00:02:33,590 Damn you... Let me go! - You... 19 00:02:33,720 --> 00:02:36,390 Don't touch her. Let her go. - What are you doing? 20 00:02:36,520 --> 00:02:38,160 Let go of me. - Move. 21 00:02:38,290 --> 00:02:40,870 I'll kill you. - Damn you. 22 00:02:41,000 --> 00:02:42,580 Sunny! - Shut your trap. 23 00:02:42,710 --> 00:02:44,000 Get her off the bus! 24 00:02:44,530 --> 00:02:46,050 Sunny! - Beat him up. 25 00:02:46,180 --> 00:02:48,300 Priya, run. - Where are you going? Don't let him go. 26 00:02:48,720 --> 00:02:51,400 Priya, run! Run! 27 00:02:51,930 --> 00:02:53,630 Catch her! - No! 28 00:02:54,240 --> 00:02:55,810 Catch her. 29 00:02:56,480 --> 00:02:57,340 Catch her. 30 00:02:57,470 --> 00:03:00,140 Stop! Stop! 31 00:03:06,830 --> 00:03:08,080 Where did she come from? 32 00:03:08,390 --> 00:03:11,100 Get out of the way, old hag! Are you deaf or something? 33 00:03:11,410 --> 00:03:13,370 Are you crazy? Get lost. 34 00:03:14,010 --> 00:03:15,500 Old hag, move! 35 00:03:16,470 --> 00:03:19,170 Are you crazy? - Didn't you hear me? 36 00:04:25,120 --> 00:04:27,750 August 1947. 37 00:04:28,990 --> 00:04:30,760 The last Viceroy of India 38 00:04:30,890 --> 00:04:33,200 Lord Mountbatten issued an order 39 00:04:33,430 --> 00:04:37,770 which endowed the British officer, Sir Cyril Radcliffe 40 00:04:38,150 --> 00:04:42,020 with a vital responsibility that demanded deftness. 41 00:04:43,770 --> 00:04:47,660 Diving India into two parts. 42 00:04:49,580 --> 00:04:51,080 So Sir Radcliffe 43 00:04:51,350 --> 00:04:54,180 who had a little or no idea of India's geography 44 00:04:54,780 --> 00:04:58,340 and who couldn't differentiate between North and South 45 00:04:58,980 --> 00:05:00,560 decided to simply rely on the map of India. 46 00:05:01,230 --> 00:05:02,800 He drew two lines. 47 00:05:03,380 --> 00:05:05,530 One in Bengal and the other in Punjab. 48 00:05:06,260 --> 00:05:07,480 Within four weeks... 49 00:05:07,680 --> 00:05:09,540 Within just four weeks 50 00:05:10,630 --> 00:05:13,180 on the basis of his amateurish knowledge, 51 00:05:14,040 --> 00:05:16,560 divided the country into two parts. 52 00:05:17,740 --> 00:05:20,450 India and Pakistan. 53 00:05:22,110 --> 00:05:23,290 Everything was divided. 54 00:05:24,020 --> 00:05:27,780 Farms, fields, lanes, villages, cities, rivers. 55 00:05:28,090 --> 00:05:31,540 The Jhelum, the Himalayas, Kutch, Thar, 56 00:05:31,770 --> 00:05:35,180 animals, men, women, children, old. Everyone. 57 00:05:35,890 --> 00:05:37,130 Everyone and everything was divided. 58 00:05:37,600 --> 00:05:40,440 Sir Radcliffe's two imaginary lines 59 00:05:41,400 --> 00:05:47,350 divided the heart and soul of 14 million people. 60 00:05:49,700 --> 00:05:51,380 Millions became homeless. 61 00:05:52,380 --> 00:05:54,570 Thousands of innocents died. 62 00:05:55,790 --> 00:05:57,210 And the coming generations 63 00:05:57,340 --> 00:06:01,790 were uprooted by the Radcliff Line. 64 00:06:08,340 --> 00:06:10,420 It's the story of a house 65 00:06:11,250 --> 00:06:15,690 through which ran the partition line 66 00:06:16,120 --> 00:06:18,620 severing its very head, 67 00:06:19,660 --> 00:06:21,310 but failed to divide it. 68 00:06:23,000 --> 00:06:24,630 From the Bundelas and Harbolas 69 00:06:24,760 --> 00:06:26,420 we heard her glorious tales. 70 00:06:26,970 --> 00:06:30,450 One who fought bravely, that was the Queen of Jhansi. 71 00:06:31,390 --> 00:06:32,620 Did you understand anything, Laadli? 72 00:06:33,230 --> 00:06:35,080 After the king's demise, 73 00:06:35,210 --> 00:06:39,460 the Queen did not hide behind her veil and shed tears. 74 00:06:40,170 --> 00:06:44,690 Despite all the deceit and treachery by the men of her court, 75 00:06:45,140 --> 00:06:46,290 the Queen stood her ground. 76 00:06:46,540 --> 00:06:47,420 She did not deter. 77 00:06:47,790 --> 00:06:51,900 Well, she already knew how to ride a horse, wield a sword. 78 00:06:52,520 --> 00:06:53,980 But when things got out of control 79 00:06:54,110 --> 00:06:56,090 she was determined to raise her own army. 80 00:06:56,580 --> 00:06:59,150 With the flag soaring high, and brave-heartedly 81 00:06:59,280 --> 00:07:01,530 she challenged the enemy head on. 82 00:07:01,660 --> 00:07:03,980 She took on her enemies... - Now that's a staunch woman. 83 00:07:04,520 --> 00:07:08,080 Along the way, she created a new history. Lakshmibai. 84 00:07:08,350 --> 00:07:11,210 Who, in order to save her kingdom of Jhansi 85 00:07:11,690 --> 00:07:13,260 made the British for their lives. 86 00:07:13,720 --> 00:07:15,000 With a sword in one hand 87 00:07:15,130 --> 00:07:18,620 and her son tied to her back... - Did Queen Lakshmibai have a son too? 88 00:07:18,750 --> 00:07:21,170 Yes, it wasn't her own blood. 89 00:07:21,410 --> 00:07:23,210 Maybe he was adopted. 90 00:07:23,570 --> 00:07:25,280 Then whose daughter am I? 91 00:07:25,410 --> 00:07:28,290 This wretch has no dearth of questions. 92 00:07:28,420 --> 00:07:29,810 Laali! - I won't tell you any stories. 93 00:07:29,940 --> 00:07:32,520 Go and study... - Laali. 94 00:07:32,650 --> 00:07:34,220 I won't tell you anything. - This girl... 95 00:07:34,480 --> 00:07:35,410 Laadli. - Chatterbox. 96 00:07:35,540 --> 00:07:37,690 Will you take a bath or should I throw you into the well? 97 00:07:37,960 --> 00:07:40,380 Begum Jaan wants to see you, auntie. 98 00:07:40,580 --> 00:07:43,570 Sure. If Begum Jaan's calling me, then I must go. 99 00:08:02,540 --> 00:08:03,770 Go away! 100 00:08:04,120 --> 00:08:05,970 What's wrong, you slut? Are you nuts? 101 00:08:06,100 --> 00:08:08,270 You old pervert! 102 00:08:08,400 --> 00:08:11,310 I've warned you so many times not to touch my breasts! 103 00:08:11,440 --> 00:08:12,650 Don't you get it? 104 00:08:12,860 --> 00:08:14,350 Get lost from here! 105 00:08:14,480 --> 00:08:16,480 If I see you here again, 106 00:08:16,610 --> 00:08:19,690 I'll slice it into little pieces. 107 00:08:19,820 --> 00:08:20,850 Shut up. - Get lost! 108 00:08:20,980 --> 00:08:22,150 Gulabo. - Crazy bitch. 109 00:08:22,280 --> 00:08:24,040 You're making quite a racket early in the morning. 110 00:08:24,560 --> 00:08:27,080 Just get on with it. Begum Jaan wants to see you. 111 00:08:31,130 --> 00:08:33,940 Begum Jaan, she was raped in the past riots. 112 00:08:35,150 --> 00:08:37,840 Some boys dumped her at the camp in a pitiful state. 113 00:08:38,420 --> 00:08:41,970 Her father refused to take her in and left her here. 114 00:08:44,850 --> 00:08:48,230 Father, brother, son, husband. 115 00:08:50,200 --> 00:08:52,840 On the other side of Begum Jaan's threshold, 116 00:08:54,950 --> 00:08:57,310 every man is a motherfucker. 117 00:08:58,410 --> 00:09:02,850 But on this side, every man is a goose. 118 00:09:03,690 --> 00:09:05,470 A goose with three legs. 119 00:09:07,940 --> 00:09:10,380 I am sure, your father must have given you a name. 120 00:09:21,100 --> 00:09:23,450 Fine. I'll give you one then. 121 00:09:27,460 --> 00:09:29,470 Her cheeks are still red like apples. 122 00:09:29,600 --> 00:09:31,740 I guess she's from Kashmir. - Yes. 123 00:09:32,650 --> 00:09:37,420 Well then, your name is Shabnam. 124 00:09:39,610 --> 00:09:40,720 Pet name. Shabbo. 125 00:09:42,230 --> 00:09:43,620 Will you remember? 126 00:09:45,730 --> 00:09:48,550 Auntie, take her in. 127 00:09:48,990 --> 00:09:52,130 Bathe her, clean her, feed her. 128 00:09:52,990 --> 00:09:55,270 Sujeet. - Yes, ma'am. 129 00:09:55,400 --> 00:09:59,820 Get some clothes for her from the market. 130 00:10:00,070 --> 00:10:00,890 Rubina. 131 00:10:01,020 --> 00:10:02,050 Yes. - Come on. 132 00:10:02,180 --> 00:10:03,910 Jamila, Lata. 133 00:10:04,890 --> 00:10:07,540 Three of you should take care of her. - Come, dear. 134 00:10:07,670 --> 00:10:08,850 Teach her. 135 00:10:09,260 --> 00:10:12,170 Salim, if anyone ever comes looking for her 136 00:10:12,300 --> 00:10:14,600 any relative or someone from the police station, 137 00:10:14,730 --> 00:10:18,010 just tell them that Begum Jaan has given her refuge. 138 00:10:18,310 --> 00:10:19,360 Search over. 139 00:10:19,490 --> 00:10:20,440 Okay. 140 00:10:21,920 --> 00:10:24,340 Wait! Come here! 141 00:10:29,200 --> 00:10:30,650 Harder, Rubina. 142 00:10:37,960 --> 00:10:41,430 My child, it's paining a lot, isn't it? 143 00:10:45,580 --> 00:10:47,520 You're in a shock. 144 00:10:49,180 --> 00:10:51,080 They were really cruel, weren't they? 145 00:10:56,470 --> 00:10:58,340 They did a terrible thing. 146 00:11:04,040 --> 00:11:05,630 Even your father disowned you. 147 00:11:35,080 --> 00:11:36,550 Finally, it's all out. 148 00:11:40,800 --> 00:11:43,010 Otherwise, your pain would've never healed. 149 00:11:44,530 --> 00:11:46,950 Life will be easier now. 150 00:12:22,420 --> 00:12:28,880 "I fell so deeply in love with you." 151 00:12:29,260 --> 00:12:35,630 "The old memories were refreshed again." 152 00:12:36,010 --> 00:12:39,050 "What has happened?" 153 00:12:39,570 --> 00:12:42,500 "When did I hold my breath" 154 00:12:42,990 --> 00:12:46,010 "and when did I let go?" 155 00:12:46,420 --> 00:12:52,780 "Every pain was conveyed." 156 00:12:53,230 --> 00:12:56,260 "What has happened?" 157 00:12:56,630 --> 00:13:00,690 "I fell so deeply..." 158 00:13:20,930 --> 00:13:27,110 "The beautiful Awadh evenings reflects in my eyes." 159 00:13:27,500 --> 00:13:33,880 "My lips are red as the morning of Benares." 160 00:13:34,320 --> 00:13:40,790 "The waters of the Jhelum trickle down my hair." 161 00:13:41,240 --> 00:13:47,950 "I've been wandering from one shore to another" 162 00:13:48,080 --> 00:13:54,820 "that I've lost my own abode." 163 00:13:54,950 --> 00:13:57,930 "What has happened?" 164 00:13:58,430 --> 00:14:02,050 "I fell so deeply..." 165 00:14:15,380 --> 00:14:22,110 "Watching you from shadows is painful." 166 00:14:22,240 --> 00:14:29,010 "Don't wish to die in shadows, away from you." 167 00:14:29,140 --> 00:14:35,410 "You sneak up to my doorstep." 168 00:14:35,900 --> 00:14:41,990 "My heart bleeds and my heartbeat full of desolation." 169 00:14:42,760 --> 00:14:49,160 "My heart bleeds and my heartbeat full of desolation." 170 00:14:49,620 --> 00:14:55,960 "I dabbed soothing turmeric on your wounds" 171 00:14:56,490 --> 00:15:02,910 "and opened up my wounds along the way." 172 00:15:03,280 --> 00:15:06,370 "What has happened?" 173 00:15:06,730 --> 00:15:13,190 "I feel deeply in love with you." 174 00:15:13,630 --> 00:15:20,010 "The old memories were refreshed again." 175 00:15:20,350 --> 00:15:23,780 "What has happened?" 176 00:15:23,910 --> 00:15:28,420 "I fell so deeply..." 177 00:15:41,680 --> 00:15:43,830 Sir, we went to Sakkargarh Police Station. 178 00:15:44,300 --> 00:15:46,660 But they said it's outside their jurisdiction. 179 00:15:46,880 --> 00:15:48,420 So they can't do anything. 180 00:15:48,550 --> 00:15:50,690 Please... - What can I do? 181 00:15:51,840 --> 00:15:53,690 It doesn't come under our jurisdiction either. 182 00:15:53,890 --> 00:15:54,990 It's outside the city limits. 183 00:15:55,230 --> 00:15:57,310 The boys are growing up, sir. 184 00:15:57,600 --> 00:15:59,710 It's getting harder to keep them under restraints. 185 00:15:59,840 --> 00:16:03,590 You see, even my daughter is growing up. 186 00:16:03,970 --> 00:16:06,710 Just last month, she completed 10 years. - Yes. 187 00:16:07,190 --> 00:16:08,380 Right. - But I know 188 00:16:08,510 --> 00:16:10,540 the responsibility of a father. 189 00:16:10,940 --> 00:16:15,030 So I keep her away from this filth. 190 00:16:15,160 --> 00:16:16,430 But sir, that's not the real problem. 191 00:16:16,560 --> 00:16:19,980 Those prostitutes! They roam around freely. 192 00:16:20,110 --> 00:16:22,730 It's difficult to even pass through that route now. 193 00:16:22,860 --> 00:16:25,600 They drink, they smoke. 194 00:16:26,230 --> 00:16:28,770 They hurl abuses at anyone. - What did you think? 195 00:16:29,330 --> 00:16:30,580 Prostitutes are religious people. 196 00:16:30,860 --> 00:16:32,380 That's not what I meant, sir. 197 00:16:32,640 --> 00:16:34,490 But you know 198 00:16:34,940 --> 00:16:37,600 they are spreading diseases. - Tell me one thing. 199 00:16:37,890 --> 00:16:42,940 Where were you last Saturday at around 9:30 pm? 200 00:16:43,230 --> 00:16:44,360 Well, I... 201 00:16:45,900 --> 00:16:46,980 I... 202 00:16:47,110 --> 00:16:51,480 Once a guy said to Mullah Naseeruddin: 203 00:16:52,580 --> 00:16:56,090 "My son eats a lot of sugar. What should we do?" 204 00:16:56,640 --> 00:16:58,910 The Mullah replied: "Come back after a week." 205 00:16:59,870 --> 00:17:02,140 "First, I must stop eating sugar." 206 00:17:04,930 --> 00:17:07,120 What? What are you trying to say, sir? 207 00:17:07,250 --> 00:17:10,450 I don't... - First, you must stop eating sugar 208 00:17:10,970 --> 00:17:14,190 and then stop your sons. Huh! 209 00:17:27,860 --> 00:17:30,550 If any rascal lays a finger on these innocent people 210 00:17:30,680 --> 00:17:33,220 then Salim Mirza will turn this place into their graves. 211 00:17:33,350 --> 00:17:35,600 Bloody animals! You call yourselves Muslims! 212 00:17:53,430 --> 00:17:56,450 I have no words to describe, dear. The battle was so fierce. 213 00:17:56,580 --> 00:17:59,150 But Salim Mirza refused to budge. 214 00:17:59,280 --> 00:18:01,220 Mirza didn't rest until all the protestors were subdued 215 00:18:01,350 --> 00:18:06,140 and the Hindus were safely transported to the camps. 216 00:18:06,920 --> 00:18:07,850 But... 217 00:18:07,980 --> 00:18:09,680 Dear! There is a camp of lice in your hair. 218 00:18:10,850 --> 00:18:12,610 And what did he get in return? 219 00:18:13,020 --> 00:18:16,180 Torn shoes! Humiliation! 220 00:18:16,620 --> 00:18:20,030 The rascal was also fired from the police department. 221 00:18:20,390 --> 00:18:22,070 Since then Salim's been living here. 222 00:18:22,470 --> 00:18:26,410 Auntie, is killing Hindus same as killing Muslims? 223 00:18:30,280 --> 00:18:31,820 So the question is 224 00:18:32,230 --> 00:18:34,180 is it going to happen or not? 225 00:18:35,210 --> 00:18:36,770 You've lost your mind. 226 00:18:37,090 --> 00:18:38,910 The question is when? 227 00:18:39,040 --> 00:18:41,070 It's just a rumor. 228 00:18:41,720 --> 00:18:43,390 They will erect few poles 229 00:18:43,660 --> 00:18:45,230 and then put up a boundary. 230 00:18:45,520 --> 00:18:48,390 Then they will take the weekend off. 231 00:18:49,020 --> 00:18:51,030 Everything will be back to normal after that. 232 00:18:51,840 --> 00:18:54,180 I am telling you, Panditji will never let this happen. 233 00:18:54,310 --> 00:18:56,130 Panditji. Panditji. Panditji. 234 00:18:56,960 --> 00:18:59,240 Is he handling the entire politics of the country? 235 00:18:59,370 --> 00:19:02,450 There's Jinnah, Mr. Singh, Sardar. 236 00:19:02,580 --> 00:19:03,770 Gandhiji too. 237 00:19:04,590 --> 00:19:07,770 There's you, me, this Baliya. 238 00:19:09,170 --> 00:19:10,190 Together... 239 00:19:11,140 --> 00:19:12,610 We won't let anything happen. 240 00:19:13,310 --> 00:19:14,330 Understand? 241 00:19:15,000 --> 00:19:17,330 The British took advantage of our naiveté. 242 00:19:18,360 --> 00:19:19,640 200 years. 243 00:19:20,060 --> 00:19:25,010 Long years ago, we made a tryst with destiny. 244 00:19:26,240 --> 00:19:27,480 What is he saying? - And now... 245 00:19:27,610 --> 00:19:31,530 that time comes when we shall redeem our pledge. 246 00:19:32,070 --> 00:19:33,870 What's he saying? - Not wholly... 247 00:19:34,130 --> 00:19:38,110 or in full measure, but very substantially. 248 00:19:40,040 --> 00:19:44,180 At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, 249 00:19:44,310 --> 00:19:45,160 I don't know. 250 00:19:45,290 --> 00:19:47,750 India will awake to life and freedom. 251 00:19:47,880 --> 00:19:49,140 Freedom! 252 00:19:49,490 --> 00:19:52,250 Freedom! Congratulations! 253 00:19:52,380 --> 00:19:53,660 What's the matter? 254 00:19:54,290 --> 00:19:57,840 Freedom! 255 00:19:58,040 --> 00:20:00,200 We're free. We're free. 256 00:20:01,560 --> 00:20:03,270 Freedom! 257 00:20:18,740 --> 00:20:20,450 Stay back. Stay back. 258 00:20:20,580 --> 00:20:22,540 Auntie, please keep an eye on her. 259 00:20:23,510 --> 00:20:25,740 She has got sparkler in her hand. 260 00:20:25,870 --> 00:20:27,400 Careful, auntie. 261 00:20:35,470 --> 00:20:37,140 Laadli, move. 262 00:20:37,470 --> 00:20:39,390 It looks so nice, isn't it? 263 00:20:42,920 --> 00:20:44,910 Everyone will get it. Here. 264 00:20:45,040 --> 00:20:46,980 Careful. Laadli... 265 00:20:47,310 --> 00:20:48,600 For Laadli. 266 00:20:49,960 --> 00:20:51,500 Come on, teacher. 267 00:20:51,970 --> 00:20:54,040 She hasn't even finished reading the last book you gave her. 268 00:20:54,510 --> 00:20:55,320 What was it? 269 00:20:55,450 --> 00:20:57,100 Veer... - Veerangana. 270 00:20:57,230 --> 00:20:58,610 Yes, Veerangana. 271 00:20:59,260 --> 00:21:01,460 And then these sweets, firecrackers. 272 00:21:01,590 --> 00:21:03,220 Why do you spend so much, teacher? 273 00:21:03,350 --> 00:21:05,510 We have a separate fund for social work. 274 00:21:05,640 --> 00:21:08,650 You really think I can afford all this with my tuition fee. 275 00:21:10,420 --> 00:21:12,870 I thought your pocket is like your heart. 276 00:21:13,000 --> 00:21:13,940 Big. 277 00:21:16,650 --> 00:21:18,240 Begum Jaan, our country has achieved independence today. 278 00:21:18,370 --> 00:21:19,700 Won't you celebrate? 279 00:21:20,430 --> 00:21:22,890 Independence is only for men. 280 00:21:23,640 --> 00:21:25,540 Women don't even have the freedom to abuse. 281 00:21:25,670 --> 00:21:28,070 How can we hurl abuses at our mother and sisters? 282 00:21:28,810 --> 00:21:30,460 You've very naïve, teacher. 283 00:21:30,750 --> 00:21:34,250 Should a prostitute celebrate on a day when she has a customer 284 00:21:34,670 --> 00:21:36,340 or on the day she doesn't have even one? 285 00:21:36,470 --> 00:21:38,180 So you're not happy with the independence. 286 00:21:38,310 --> 00:21:40,330 Independence is just nonsense. 287 00:21:40,460 --> 00:21:42,030 Holidays are very bad for business. 288 00:21:42,160 --> 00:21:44,050 We didn't have a single customer since morning. 289 00:21:44,710 --> 00:21:47,360 Respected and rich people spend this day with their family. 290 00:21:47,490 --> 00:21:49,140 Why will they show up at the brothel? 291 00:21:49,650 --> 00:21:51,310 And even if someone shows up 292 00:21:51,590 --> 00:21:55,300 it's one of those drunk labors. Those who puke on the bed. 293 00:21:56,560 --> 00:21:59,050 And let's not even count those freaking cops. 294 00:21:59,180 --> 00:22:01,440 They are just... - You don't get it, Begum Jaan. 295 00:22:01,920 --> 00:22:03,090 We've achieved freedom 296 00:22:03,220 --> 00:22:05,690 after 200 years of slavery to the British. 297 00:22:06,190 --> 00:22:09,540 For a prostitute, all days are same, teacher. 298 00:22:09,800 --> 00:22:12,080 Once the lights are off, men are just men. 299 00:22:12,350 --> 00:22:14,690 Hindu, Muslim, Brahmin, untouchables. 300 00:22:14,820 --> 00:22:16,200 They all are same when lights are off. 301 00:22:17,130 --> 00:22:18,420 This brothel 302 00:22:18,990 --> 00:22:20,670 is like a nation. 303 00:22:20,800 --> 00:22:21,660 And freedom... 304 00:22:21,790 --> 00:22:24,230 You wretch, stay away from the firecracker! 305 00:22:24,970 --> 00:22:26,120 Careful, dear. 306 00:22:26,250 --> 00:22:27,160 If you burn your face 307 00:22:27,290 --> 00:22:29,450 you'll be wandering around like a bitch! 308 00:22:29,580 --> 00:22:31,670 No one will buy you, nor will I let you stay here. 309 00:22:31,800 --> 00:22:33,550 I will kick you out! - Listen... 310 00:22:33,680 --> 00:22:37,010 Oh come on. They are celebrating independence today. 311 00:22:37,140 --> 00:22:40,350 Please don't interfere. You've spoilt them! 312 00:22:40,480 --> 00:22:41,560 Hey. 313 00:22:41,690 --> 00:22:42,950 She's so short-tempered. 314 00:22:43,080 --> 00:22:44,810 Bloody... - Why? 315 00:22:45,270 --> 00:22:46,670 There are no short-tempered Gujaratis? 316 00:22:46,800 --> 00:22:48,860 Begum Jaan, let's not be indifferent here. 317 00:22:48,990 --> 00:22:50,650 We're all the same here. 318 00:22:50,780 --> 00:22:52,160 We're all whores. 319 00:22:52,290 --> 00:22:54,790 Shut up! - Rubina, take care of these girls. 320 00:22:54,920 --> 00:22:57,650 Damn them... I'll teach them a lesson. 321 00:22:57,780 --> 00:22:59,110 Teacher, you better leave now 322 00:22:59,470 --> 00:23:02,080 and don't bring any more gifts. 323 00:23:02,210 --> 00:23:04,680 You see, Begun Jaan never takes any favors. 324 00:23:04,950 --> 00:23:06,830 She always repays her debts. If we're short of money 325 00:23:06,960 --> 00:23:09,910 we'll offer you one of the girls... - Stop blurting nonsense. 326 00:23:10,210 --> 00:23:12,120 I come here for the country... 327 00:23:12,250 --> 00:23:14,680 What about sisters and mothers of our glorious nation? 328 00:23:15,420 --> 00:23:17,510 Hindu, Muslim, foreigners. Whoever they are. 329 00:23:17,640 --> 00:23:18,940 It will always be a man's thing. 330 00:23:19,070 --> 00:23:20,960 So what do we care... - It's your country, too. 331 00:23:21,090 --> 00:23:22,150 Fine, then go ahead. 332 00:23:22,280 --> 00:23:25,550 Ask any man out of the millions of citizens 333 00:23:25,680 --> 00:23:29,260 to marry one of the women and take her away. 334 00:23:29,390 --> 00:23:30,300 Tell me. 335 00:23:31,020 --> 00:23:33,270 I was just... - Don't do it, teacher. 336 00:23:33,400 --> 00:23:35,250 Don't make tall claims. 337 00:23:35,380 --> 00:23:37,260 Give it to me. 338 00:23:42,630 --> 00:23:44,780 Give it to me... 339 00:23:44,910 --> 00:23:48,940 Begum Jaan says that not only our bodies 340 00:23:49,550 --> 00:23:52,050 even our hearts have a price. 341 00:23:52,790 --> 00:23:53,960 Teacher. 342 00:23:55,090 --> 00:23:58,230 A little more than these sweetmeats and firecrackers. 343 00:23:59,360 --> 00:24:03,610 Perhaps, I'll adjust for your sake. 344 00:24:04,490 --> 00:24:05,540 Only for heart. 345 00:24:05,670 --> 00:24:09,310 Begum Jaan is right. Everything has a price. 346 00:24:09,850 --> 00:24:14,070 Body, soul and land. 347 00:24:16,810 --> 00:24:19,260 Panditji, Sardar sir, Balwant Singh, Jinnah 348 00:24:19,390 --> 00:24:21,540 Liaqat Khan. Everyone gave their approval. 349 00:24:21,670 --> 00:24:23,530 Who cares whether they approve of it or not. 350 00:24:23,660 --> 00:24:25,510 This country is ours. - Was! 351 00:24:26,060 --> 00:24:28,040 Now they will draw a line across Punjab. 352 00:24:28,330 --> 00:24:31,500 This side will be India and on that side will be Pakistan. 353 00:24:31,630 --> 00:24:34,030 And a line is drawn by the foreigners in the middle. 354 00:24:34,160 --> 00:24:35,130 Radcliffe. 355 00:24:35,620 --> 00:24:36,820 The Radcliffe line. 356 00:24:37,140 --> 00:24:41,740 "My beloved..." 357 00:24:44,390 --> 00:24:48,650 "I'm leaving them..." 358 00:24:48,780 --> 00:24:53,060 The boundary line follows the western boundary of Pathankot district 359 00:24:53,190 --> 00:24:55,560 to the point where Pathankot, Sakkargarh 360 00:24:55,690 --> 00:24:57,830 and Gurdaspur districts meet. 361 00:24:58,680 --> 00:25:01,790 Then it follows the boundary between Sakkargarh 362 00:25:01,920 --> 00:25:06,930 and Gurdaspur districts, between Batla and the Roval districts 363 00:25:07,920 --> 00:25:11,050 between Ansnala and Sardara districts. 364 00:25:11,960 --> 00:25:13,850 To the point on the river Ravi, 365 00:25:13,980 --> 00:25:16,970 where the districts of Lahore and Amritsar meet. 366 00:25:21,280 --> 00:25:23,500 Sir, Mr. Ilias is here. 367 00:25:25,140 --> 00:25:29,420 "My beloved..." 368 00:25:31,600 --> 00:25:33,320 Here I am. 369 00:25:38,640 --> 00:25:39,500 Why? 370 00:25:41,390 --> 00:25:42,690 Did I say something wrong? 371 00:25:45,980 --> 00:25:47,160 How is your mom? 372 00:25:48,810 --> 00:25:49,910 Is Kusum all right? 373 00:25:51,190 --> 00:25:52,260 Yes, she is. 374 00:25:53,240 --> 00:25:55,020 She barely escaped getting raped. 375 00:25:56,570 --> 00:25:59,270 I don't know whether mother got raped or not. 376 00:25:59,550 --> 00:26:02,050 She doesn't say anything. Just keeps crying. 377 00:26:13,920 --> 00:26:14,850 Sit. 378 00:26:21,290 --> 00:26:22,360 How is your wife? 379 00:26:26,430 --> 00:26:27,820 She was stripped. 380 00:26:31,200 --> 00:26:32,100 They killed her. 381 00:26:38,500 --> 00:26:39,520 Then burned her. 382 00:26:44,800 --> 00:26:45,970 I didn't know. 383 00:26:47,050 --> 00:26:49,190 I mean... I am really very sorry. 384 00:26:49,810 --> 00:26:51,200 What if you had known? 385 00:26:52,070 --> 00:26:53,860 What if you had been around? 386 00:26:54,360 --> 00:26:58,560 It happened right before my eyes. 387 00:26:59,600 --> 00:27:00,520 Everything. 388 00:27:01,080 --> 00:27:02,700 That night, when they... - Betel leaf. 389 00:27:04,560 --> 00:27:06,070 Do you still chew betel leaf? 390 00:27:08,490 --> 00:27:09,540 I stopped that long ago. 391 00:27:10,890 --> 00:27:14,550 And you... do you still eat beef? 392 00:27:17,480 --> 00:27:19,320 We would specially prepare it for you. 393 00:27:19,600 --> 00:27:20,800 Kebabs, beef. 394 00:27:23,030 --> 00:27:24,750 You hated colors. 395 00:27:26,410 --> 00:27:28,590 We would celebrate 'Holi'. - Ilias. 396 00:27:29,800 --> 00:27:32,720 There's no point in remembering... - Yes, we're enemies, after all. 397 00:27:33,620 --> 00:27:35,270 We hate each other. 398 00:27:38,720 --> 00:27:39,720 Don't worry. 399 00:27:41,320 --> 00:27:44,300 No one will know that we're childhood friends. 400 00:27:45,020 --> 00:27:45,890 Okay? 401 00:27:46,020 --> 00:27:46,880 Yes. 402 00:27:48,050 --> 00:27:50,960 We represent the Indian National Congress and Muslim League. 403 00:27:51,620 --> 00:27:53,100 We're here on official business. 404 00:27:53,230 --> 00:27:54,850 Our job is done once we divide this nation. 405 00:27:55,330 --> 00:27:56,660 We might never meet again. 406 00:27:58,330 --> 00:28:00,040 It'll be easier if we hate each other. 407 00:28:00,730 --> 00:28:05,370 Well, the inspectors of Dorangla and Sakkargarh have arrived. 408 00:28:07,830 --> 00:28:09,010 We have to go on an inspection. 409 00:28:09,750 --> 00:28:10,830 Let's not delay anymore. 410 00:28:14,360 --> 00:28:17,740 It's already too late, Ilias. 411 00:28:19,470 --> 00:28:21,140 It's too late. 412 00:28:22,560 --> 00:28:24,260 No, I want my mom to put the ointment on. 413 00:28:24,390 --> 00:28:25,860 No, I want my mom to do it. - Laadli. 414 00:28:25,990 --> 00:28:26,980 Your mother is busy. - No. 415 00:28:27,110 --> 00:28:28,780 No, I want my mom to apply the ointment. - Laadli. 416 00:28:28,910 --> 00:28:32,640 Mom, please apply the ointment. - Chhutki. 417 00:28:32,770 --> 00:28:34,280 My eyes hurt. 418 00:28:34,410 --> 00:28:35,820 I've been telling you since morning 419 00:28:35,950 --> 00:28:38,200 to let auntie apply the medicine. Don't you get it? 420 00:28:38,330 --> 00:28:39,980 Jamila, don't shout at her. 421 00:28:40,110 --> 00:28:41,880 I'll drown you straight in the Ganges. 422 00:28:42,010 --> 00:28:43,930 Dear, show me, where it hurts? 423 00:28:44,060 --> 00:28:45,520 I'll give you some medicine. 424 00:28:45,650 --> 00:28:47,950 Only mom will apply the ointment. - Don't cry. 425 00:28:48,080 --> 00:28:51,610 Stop crying, sweetheart. - Ask mom to apply the ointment. 426 00:28:51,740 --> 00:28:53,470 Let's dance 'garba'. 427 00:28:53,600 --> 00:28:54,820 Come on. - I don't want to. 428 00:28:54,950 --> 00:28:57,280 Let's dance 'garba' and let's play. 429 00:28:57,410 --> 00:29:00,150 Dear, listen to me. - Don't cry. 430 00:29:00,280 --> 00:29:02,440 I will tell you a story. - Let's play with your dolls. 431 00:29:02,570 --> 00:29:05,080 A man comes here leaving his family problems behind. 432 00:29:05,670 --> 00:29:07,130 But it's the same mess all over again. 433 00:29:07,260 --> 00:29:08,540 Return my money. 434 00:29:08,670 --> 00:29:11,480 Can't you wait for a minute? 435 00:29:11,610 --> 00:29:13,150 You're in heat, aren't you? 436 00:29:13,280 --> 00:29:16,820 Can't you see that mother-daughter are having a conversation? 437 00:29:16,950 --> 00:29:20,660 Hold your horses for a second. - It's all right, go ahead and talk. 438 00:29:20,790 --> 00:29:23,160 Patience is sweetly rewarded. 439 00:29:23,290 --> 00:29:27,690 Be patient. - Listen, sweetheart, no need to wait. 440 00:29:27,820 --> 00:29:30,880 Come over to me. - Dear me. 441 00:29:31,010 --> 00:29:33,820 Sweetheart. 442 00:29:33,950 --> 00:29:37,550 Stay in your limits and let me do my job. 443 00:29:37,680 --> 00:29:39,290 Go handle your own clients. - Get lost... 444 00:29:39,420 --> 00:29:41,120 Lata, shut up! - Knock some sense into her. 445 00:29:41,250 --> 00:29:45,410 You can leave if you like, but you won't get a penny back. 446 00:29:45,540 --> 00:29:47,270 What's this? I didn't even touch her. 447 00:29:47,400 --> 00:29:49,820 You didn't even touch her? 448 00:29:49,950 --> 00:29:51,210 What do you think of yourself? 449 00:29:51,340 --> 00:29:52,390 Hey! 450 00:29:52,910 --> 00:29:54,290 What's going on here? 451 00:29:54,990 --> 00:29:57,170 Why in the world are you making such a racket? 452 00:29:57,960 --> 00:29:59,550 We have official visitors from Lahore. 453 00:29:59,940 --> 00:30:00,770 Amba, Maina, Lata. 454 00:30:00,900 --> 00:30:03,360 Just check what they want. - Come. 455 00:30:03,490 --> 00:30:05,010 And Gulabo must be done by now. 456 00:30:05,140 --> 00:30:06,310 If she isn't, tell her to wrap up immediately. 457 00:30:06,440 --> 00:30:07,540 We need the rooms. 458 00:30:07,670 --> 00:30:08,500 Rubina. - Yes. 459 00:30:08,630 --> 00:30:10,730 Ask Sujeet to go play with Laadli. - Yes. 460 00:30:10,860 --> 00:30:12,480 Aunty, go inside. Go. - Come. 461 00:30:12,610 --> 00:30:15,560 Why can't I stay with my mother? - Because she's going with someone else. 462 00:30:15,690 --> 00:30:17,590 Why do you ask so many questions? 463 00:30:17,720 --> 00:30:19,330 Laadli, listen. 464 00:30:20,270 --> 00:30:23,980 This uncle here has some important business with your mother 465 00:30:24,380 --> 00:30:27,290 and I promised him he wouldn't be disturbed. 466 00:30:28,040 --> 00:30:30,080 If you insist staying with your mother 467 00:30:30,480 --> 00:30:32,510 then I'll be branded as a liar. 468 00:30:32,970 --> 00:30:35,950 Do you want people to call Begum Jaan a liar? 469 00:30:36,530 --> 00:30:38,580 You don't. Bravo. - Come on. 470 00:30:38,840 --> 00:30:41,930 Rubina! Call Sujeet. - Come on. 471 00:30:42,220 --> 00:30:47,370 So which side are we on? - India. 472 00:30:48,170 --> 00:30:49,800 According to the Radcliffe Line 473 00:30:49,930 --> 00:30:53,170 the border will be erected between Dorangla and Sakkargarh 474 00:30:53,500 --> 00:30:56,370 and we'll install a barbwire fence along the same line. 475 00:30:57,300 --> 00:30:59,950 Draw lines and install the barb wire fence. 476 00:31:00,080 --> 00:31:03,920 And there you have it, the India and Pakistan border. 477 00:31:04,770 --> 00:31:06,160 Is it that easy? 478 00:31:06,570 --> 00:31:09,210 Won't there be riots like in Delhi, Amritsar, Lahore? 479 00:31:09,340 --> 00:31:12,540 Why? Are the people who live here of a different kind? 480 00:31:13,620 --> 00:31:16,450 There will be riots, just like on the other side. 481 00:31:17,200 --> 00:31:19,380 But the Muslim League will not claim responsibility for it. 482 00:31:19,910 --> 00:31:22,950 People on both sides must be properly warned. 483 00:31:23,080 --> 00:31:26,010 If they want to cross the border, they must do it now. 484 00:31:26,140 --> 00:31:28,910 After that they will massacre the minorities. 485 00:31:30,380 --> 00:31:33,760 When the time comes maybe we'll do the same thing, Ilias. 486 00:31:34,460 --> 00:31:35,600 Like animals. 487 00:31:39,430 --> 00:31:41,040 Is this a wolf? 488 00:31:45,360 --> 00:31:47,570 Tiger. - He is crazy. 489 00:31:52,940 --> 00:31:54,130 Monkey. 490 00:31:54,260 --> 00:31:56,920 Yes, monkey. - What are you scratching? 491 00:31:58,080 --> 00:31:59,040 Jump! 492 00:31:59,170 --> 00:32:01,880 He looks just like a monkey. - Now elephant. 493 00:32:02,010 --> 00:32:03,240 Nice. 494 00:32:03,600 --> 00:32:04,900 Nice. 495 00:32:05,900 --> 00:32:07,030 That's an Elephant! 496 00:32:08,870 --> 00:32:09,920 Now recognize this. 497 00:32:10,050 --> 00:32:14,950 From the Bundelas and Harbolas we heard her tales of glory. 498 00:32:15,550 --> 00:32:20,270 One who fought bravely, that was the Queen of Jhansi. 499 00:32:21,280 --> 00:32:22,430 Let it be, auntie. 500 00:32:22,560 --> 00:32:25,970 God knows what you teach her and what she understands. 501 00:32:26,100 --> 00:32:29,610 She ruins my sleep by asking questions all night. 502 00:32:29,740 --> 00:32:31,140 Whoa! 503 00:32:32,280 --> 00:32:33,510 How was it? 504 00:32:34,850 --> 00:32:36,960 Laadli, now try this. - Who is it? 505 00:32:37,090 --> 00:32:39,990 Laadli, my sweetheart, my child. 506 00:32:40,270 --> 00:32:41,870 The teacher's here, with your books. 507 00:32:42,000 --> 00:32:43,440 Where is he? 508 00:32:43,570 --> 00:32:46,010 Begum Jaan, the teacher. - Teacher. 509 00:32:46,140 --> 00:32:47,210 Send him in. 510 00:32:47,550 --> 00:32:49,450 I'll call him. 511 00:32:49,580 --> 00:32:53,690 Uncle Salim, you look so small! 512 00:32:53,720 --> 00:32:54,060 Salim. 513 00:32:55,250 --> 00:32:57,960 Hey, enough of your stories. 514 00:32:58,090 --> 00:32:59,610 Get back to work everyone. 515 00:33:00,160 --> 00:33:02,810 Begum Jaan isn't doing charity here. 516 00:33:03,210 --> 00:33:04,290 Go on. 517 00:33:04,620 --> 00:33:06,640 And Rubina, call Sujeet. 518 00:33:06,770 --> 00:33:08,240 You two take the day off today. - Begum! 519 00:33:08,370 --> 00:33:09,890 Go out. 520 00:33:10,310 --> 00:33:12,050 You want the day off, scumbag! 521 00:33:12,180 --> 00:33:14,620 I'll show you. 522 00:33:14,750 --> 00:33:17,400 Catch him. - Save me! 523 00:33:17,670 --> 00:33:19,600 I was just kidding. 524 00:33:20,870 --> 00:33:22,700 Catch him. 525 00:33:25,150 --> 00:33:26,740 According to Mr. Radcliffe 526 00:33:26,870 --> 00:33:28,660 the border will pass through here. 527 00:33:29,870 --> 00:33:33,390 Across the jungle, and alongside that lake. 528 00:33:33,810 --> 00:33:37,590 On this side will be India, and it's last station Dorangla. 529 00:33:37,790 --> 00:33:39,490 And on the other side will be Sakkargarh 530 00:33:39,620 --> 00:33:41,500 Pakistan's first Police station. 531 00:33:42,860 --> 00:33:45,550 We'll have a border checkpoint between them. 532 00:33:45,680 --> 00:33:47,250 What is this? - Did you... 533 00:33:48,740 --> 00:33:50,420 Mr. Srivastav, did you see that? 534 00:33:53,840 --> 00:33:55,750 Shyam, what is that? - Yes. 535 00:33:56,050 --> 00:33:57,880 Generally you find them on the outskirts of the city. 536 00:33:58,810 --> 00:34:00,290 Away from homes and neighborhoods. 537 00:34:00,420 --> 00:34:02,770 Is it a mosque? - No, no, sir. 538 00:34:03,010 --> 00:34:04,310 It's Begum Jaan's brothel. 539 00:34:04,600 --> 00:34:05,530 Brothel. 540 00:34:05,660 --> 00:34:08,030 Mr. Akhtar, we must raze it. 541 00:34:09,850 --> 00:34:14,520 Because the Radcliffe Line will pass right through that. 542 00:34:15,000 --> 00:34:15,810 Exactly in the middle. 543 00:34:15,940 --> 00:34:19,250 Ilias, the border checkpoint will be built upon the exact same location. 544 00:34:19,380 --> 00:34:20,850 Right? - Yes. 545 00:34:21,120 --> 00:34:22,650 So on the one side 546 00:34:22,780 --> 00:34:25,330 there will be India and Pakistan on the other. 547 00:34:26,640 --> 00:34:29,210 Are the British making borders or fooling around? 548 00:34:30,900 --> 00:34:32,630 No, I mean... 549 00:34:32,760 --> 00:34:34,730 They must have thought this through. 550 00:34:34,860 --> 00:34:38,590 Sir, can't we shift the line a bit? 551 00:34:39,680 --> 00:34:43,390 Mister, a nation is getting divided, people are dying 552 00:34:44,210 --> 00:34:46,340 and you want to know whether the line could be shifted or not? 553 00:34:47,110 --> 00:34:48,940 The decision's been taken, the map's been created. 554 00:34:49,220 --> 00:34:50,570 Nothing can be shifted now. 555 00:34:50,800 --> 00:34:51,740 Careful. 556 00:34:52,390 --> 00:34:53,750 And what's the matter? 557 00:34:54,330 --> 00:34:57,540 I can sense that you're more scared of this brothel than the border. 558 00:34:57,670 --> 00:34:58,840 What is the matter? 559 00:34:58,970 --> 00:35:00,520 You see... - Let me tell you. 560 00:35:01,530 --> 00:35:03,580 Begum Jaan, the owner of that brothel. 561 00:35:04,020 --> 00:35:06,340 Actually, she's a serpent. 562 00:35:06,640 --> 00:35:09,380 She's a powerful woman with friends in high places. 563 00:35:09,670 --> 00:35:11,100 From landlords to British, 564 00:35:11,230 --> 00:35:12,900 she has everyone in the palm of her hand. 565 00:35:13,030 --> 00:35:15,830 What's more, even the King is her benefactor. 566 00:35:16,090 --> 00:35:18,160 That's why, she isn't scared of the law. 567 00:35:18,840 --> 00:35:20,350 That's obvious. 568 00:35:21,730 --> 00:35:23,830 Where is she from? This Begum Jaan? 569 00:35:24,060 --> 00:35:26,040 No one knows her real name. 570 00:35:26,700 --> 00:35:28,640 But they say that she's from around here. 571 00:35:29,430 --> 00:35:31,070 She went to Benares after marriage. 572 00:35:31,960 --> 00:35:33,500 She became a widow at a very young age. 573 00:35:33,810 --> 00:35:35,500 Someone sold her to a brothel. 574 00:35:36,500 --> 00:35:39,050 She stayed there for few days and then fled to Lucknow. 575 00:35:39,470 --> 00:35:40,560 She became a courtesan. 576 00:35:40,690 --> 00:35:41,850 She earned a lot of fame. 577 00:35:42,430 --> 00:35:43,990 She just returned a couple of years ago 578 00:35:44,120 --> 00:35:46,850 and built this brothel between these two towns. 579 00:35:47,170 --> 00:35:49,850 She had the king's support, so she faced no difficulties. 580 00:35:50,080 --> 00:35:51,890 Singing, dancing, feasts. 581 00:35:52,020 --> 00:35:54,120 That place is full of fun and frolic. 582 00:35:54,900 --> 00:35:59,020 "Every girl in Brij celebrates 'Holi'." 583 00:35:59,150 --> 00:36:03,520 "Every girl in Brij celebrates 'Holi'." 584 00:36:03,650 --> 00:36:07,670 "From their body and from the heart." 585 00:36:07,800 --> 00:36:13,620 "They've drenched themselves in colors with Kanha." 586 00:36:13,750 --> 00:36:17,760 "Every girl in Brij celebrates 'Holi'." 587 00:36:17,890 --> 00:36:23,170 "Every girl in Brij celebrates 'Holi'." 588 00:36:24,040 --> 00:36:26,090 "Peacock feathers in the air." 589 00:36:26,220 --> 00:36:28,120 "The sound of the flute's resonating." 590 00:36:28,250 --> 00:36:30,250 "The pots break, the milkmaids are decked up" 591 00:36:30,380 --> 00:36:32,640 "Every lane in Vrindavan" 592 00:36:32,770 --> 00:36:34,720 "is soaked in the colors of Kanha." 593 00:36:34,850 --> 00:36:36,750 "is soaked in the colors of Kanha." 594 00:36:36,880 --> 00:36:40,970 "Every girl in Brij celebrates 'Holi'." 595 00:36:41,100 --> 00:36:42,860 "Every girl in Brij." 596 00:36:42,990 --> 00:36:48,180 "Every girl in Brij celebrates 'Holi'." 597 00:36:55,180 --> 00:36:59,240 "The clouds are thundering" 598 00:36:59,370 --> 00:37:03,380 "and the body sways to its tune." 599 00:37:03,510 --> 00:37:07,640 "We're so fortunate" 600 00:37:07,770 --> 00:37:11,800 "our courtyard's filled with all the colors." 601 00:37:11,930 --> 00:37:16,510 "Our courtyard's filled with all the colors." 602 00:37:17,590 --> 00:37:19,280 "Free wandering soul" 603 00:37:19,990 --> 00:37:21,710 "high on cannabis." 604 00:37:21,840 --> 00:37:25,960 "Lord Shankar's on our threshold." 605 00:37:26,470 --> 00:37:30,560 "What has happened?" 606 00:37:30,690 --> 00:37:34,470 "Every color has turned in to the color of love." 607 00:37:34,600 --> 00:37:38,590 "The season can't differentiate." 608 00:37:38,720 --> 00:37:43,070 "The season can't differentiate." 609 00:37:43,200 --> 00:37:47,160 "When your body touched mine, my world lit up" 610 00:37:47,290 --> 00:37:49,100 "when you colored me." 611 00:37:49,230 --> 00:37:53,580 "Every girl in Brij celebrates 'Holi'." 612 00:37:53,710 --> 00:37:57,740 "From their body and from the heart." 613 00:37:57,870 --> 00:38:03,600 "They've drenched themselves in colors with Kanha." 614 00:38:03,730 --> 00:38:09,030 "Every girl in Brij celebrates 'Holi'." 615 00:38:12,960 --> 00:38:14,950 After her husband's demise 616 00:38:15,370 --> 00:38:17,550 things started getting ugly for Meera. 617 00:38:18,000 --> 00:38:20,450 She was an ardent devotee of Lord Krishna. 618 00:38:20,980 --> 00:38:22,250 But she faced 619 00:38:22,620 --> 00:38:27,670 increasing atrocities from King Bhoj's brother, Vikramaditya. 620 00:38:28,680 --> 00:38:31,940 For his greed of the throne, Vikramaditya played a ruse 621 00:38:32,410 --> 00:38:36,940 and laced the sweetmeats with poison. 622 00:38:37,390 --> 00:38:39,580 Meera ate it, but no harm came to her. 623 00:38:40,070 --> 00:38:42,390 Vikramaditya was shocked and surprised. 624 00:38:42,520 --> 00:38:43,770 How is this possible? 625 00:38:44,110 --> 00:38:47,600 It was Lord Krishna who turned the poison into nectar. 626 00:38:47,980 --> 00:38:49,440 Then, he came up with another ruse. 627 00:38:49,960 --> 00:38:54,310 He put nails on Meera's bed. 628 00:38:54,990 --> 00:38:56,420 But Meera wasn't scared. 629 00:38:56,550 --> 00:38:58,280 She sang the praises of Lord Krishna. 630 00:38:58,910 --> 00:39:02,960 They say Lord Krishna foiled this ruse as well 631 00:39:03,090 --> 00:39:07,140 and He turned all the nails into rose petals. 632 00:39:08,260 --> 00:39:12,740 Meera forsook all earthly ties 633 00:39:13,460 --> 00:39:15,120 and devoted herself to Lord Krishna. 634 00:39:15,250 --> 00:39:16,960 Who do we worship, auntie? 635 00:39:17,200 --> 00:39:18,540 Who is our God? 636 00:39:19,140 --> 00:39:22,130 "I was talking to the peacock and that's what she said." 637 00:39:22,580 --> 00:39:24,360 The king brought this doll for me. 638 00:39:24,490 --> 00:39:26,470 Show me that doll. - No. I won't. 639 00:39:26,600 --> 00:39:30,500 I have a severe stomachache... - Begum. 640 00:39:30,800 --> 00:39:32,360 I said I have a stomachache. 641 00:39:32,490 --> 00:39:33,780 Why? Can't I be sick? 642 00:39:34,130 --> 00:39:37,360 If you get too rough, it may just all come out. 643 00:39:38,520 --> 00:39:40,900 Begum Jaan, Gulabo's making excuses. 644 00:39:41,360 --> 00:39:42,790 Gulabo, hurry up. 645 00:39:42,920 --> 00:39:45,340 Gulabo, hurry up. 646 00:39:45,470 --> 00:39:47,770 Don't be stubborn, Gulabo. Go inside. 647 00:39:47,900 --> 00:39:51,410 Begum Jaan, let me go. - Shut up. 648 00:39:51,540 --> 00:39:53,230 "Let me go." Bitch. 649 00:39:53,360 --> 00:39:54,920 Didn't you hear what I said? 650 00:39:55,780 --> 00:39:58,020 I've already accepted token, now go inside. 651 00:39:58,590 --> 00:40:00,920 I really have a bad case of loose motions, believe me. 652 00:40:01,180 --> 00:40:03,630 Even my hands and legs are paining, and I think I have fever too. 653 00:40:06,590 --> 00:40:08,980 Don't give me excuses during business hours, Gulabo. 654 00:40:09,640 --> 00:40:12,710 I know why you fall sick every Friday. 655 00:40:15,330 --> 00:40:16,800 Because the teacher visits us. 656 00:40:17,790 --> 00:40:20,340 If you want to fall in love, then go someplace else. 657 00:40:20,470 --> 00:40:21,540 Understood? 658 00:40:22,100 --> 00:40:23,180 Why? 659 00:40:24,420 --> 00:40:26,480 You want to enjoy with the teacher alone. 660 00:40:28,990 --> 00:40:30,430 Begum Jaan, if you're free 661 00:40:30,560 --> 00:40:33,300 we have some government officers, with a legal notice. 662 00:40:36,910 --> 00:40:39,530 Greetings, Begum Jaan. All fine? 663 00:40:40,980 --> 00:40:42,810 Salim. - Yes, Begum Jaan. 664 00:40:43,360 --> 00:40:45,610 Take the dogs outside 665 00:40:45,770 --> 00:40:48,170 and see that they don't cross the threshold. 666 00:40:48,300 --> 00:40:50,130 Okay, Begum Jaan. 667 00:40:53,920 --> 00:40:55,310 So what were you saying? 668 00:40:55,880 --> 00:40:59,040 Because if you've come here to enjoy for free 669 00:40:59,170 --> 00:41:01,390 then, I am sure you remember my answer. 670 00:41:02,690 --> 00:41:05,250 Begum Jaan, you're embarrassing me. 671 00:41:05,720 --> 00:41:07,920 Actually, I'm here for a different reason. 672 00:41:08,080 --> 00:41:11,090 Why? Not in the mood today, Mr. Shyam? 673 00:41:12,690 --> 00:41:14,840 Have you found another scapegoat? 674 00:41:14,970 --> 00:41:17,630 Have some shame, Begum Jaan. 675 00:41:17,760 --> 00:41:20,430 These are top officials from India and Pakistan 676 00:41:20,560 --> 00:41:21,880 and they have legal orders for you. 677 00:41:22,550 --> 00:41:24,170 Dear me! Again. 678 00:41:24,770 --> 00:41:28,270 Look, sir, we can't go to the camp for medical checkups. 679 00:41:28,640 --> 00:41:30,010 I know syphilis, etcetera, can be bothersome 680 00:41:30,140 --> 00:41:31,400 even if you don't have it. 681 00:41:31,530 --> 00:41:33,930 And these bloody foreigners enjoy for free. 682 00:41:34,510 --> 00:41:37,540 Forget about paying the price... - We're not here for that. 683 00:41:39,360 --> 00:41:41,880 We have eviction notice. - Huh? 684 00:41:42,360 --> 00:41:43,520 What notice? 685 00:41:44,810 --> 00:41:45,950 Eviction? 686 00:41:47,480 --> 00:41:49,600 You must vacate this brothel, Begum Jaan. 687 00:41:51,570 --> 00:41:53,290 The India-Pakistan border 688 00:41:53,600 --> 00:41:56,310 will run right through this brothel. Right in the middle. 689 00:41:56,910 --> 00:41:58,090 We'll build a checkpoint here. 690 00:41:58,220 --> 00:41:59,600 India-and-Pakistan. 691 00:41:59,730 --> 00:42:01,350 India-and-Pakistan. 692 00:42:16,110 --> 00:42:19,110 Maina. Hey, Maina. Quickly open the door. 693 00:42:19,240 --> 00:42:20,180 Maina. 694 00:42:20,910 --> 00:42:21,860 What? 695 00:42:22,190 --> 00:42:23,610 They say we'll be thrown out of here. 696 00:42:23,740 --> 00:42:26,070 Have you lost your mind? How can they throw us out? 697 00:42:26,200 --> 00:42:27,390 Come with me... 698 00:42:27,520 --> 00:42:29,870 You have to hurry. - Hail Lord Krishna... 699 00:42:30,000 --> 00:42:32,440 I'll teach them a lesson. - Amba, what are you doing? 700 00:42:32,570 --> 00:42:33,750 How dare they throw us out! 701 00:42:33,880 --> 00:42:35,350 Here. Hide it. - Amba. 702 00:42:35,480 --> 00:42:36,770 Hide it. - What are you saying? 703 00:42:36,900 --> 00:42:39,120 Damn! I have to see it. - Where are you going? 704 00:42:39,250 --> 00:42:41,370 My dagger... Wait. 705 00:42:46,300 --> 00:42:47,260 Come on. 706 00:42:51,120 --> 00:42:52,660 Where will we go? 707 00:42:54,260 --> 00:42:56,020 My home's right here. 708 00:42:57,520 --> 00:42:58,770 Won't you settle down? 709 00:43:01,780 --> 00:43:03,320 Somewhere, away from this filth. 710 00:43:07,090 --> 00:43:09,100 You're so stupid. 711 00:43:11,490 --> 00:43:13,170 This is my home. 712 00:43:15,410 --> 00:43:16,890 I don't like all this. 713 00:43:18,930 --> 00:43:19,870 What? 714 00:43:22,400 --> 00:43:24,730 A new man enters your room every night. 715 00:43:26,270 --> 00:43:28,750 Entire night... - Sure. 716 00:43:29,240 --> 00:43:33,430 You bring customers for me, don't you? 717 00:43:33,560 --> 00:43:34,870 Yes, I know. 718 00:43:35,510 --> 00:43:36,790 I can't help it. 719 00:43:37,560 --> 00:43:39,640 I owe Begum Jaan a big amount. 720 00:43:40,060 --> 00:43:41,720 She's done so much for me. 721 00:43:42,250 --> 00:43:43,580 So even I have a responsibility... 722 00:43:47,160 --> 00:43:50,000 So what if I am a pimp? Can't I love someone? 723 00:43:52,590 --> 00:43:53,520 What? 724 00:43:56,150 --> 00:43:57,450 What did you just say? 725 00:43:59,290 --> 00:44:02,050 What can't you do? - Love. 726 00:44:03,740 --> 00:44:05,140 What's so funny? 727 00:44:07,140 --> 00:44:08,470 Okay, okay. 728 00:44:09,440 --> 00:44:11,930 Say it in English. 729 00:44:12,480 --> 00:44:14,130 It's not important. 730 00:44:14,260 --> 00:44:17,010 Say it, please, say it. 731 00:44:21,010 --> 00:44:22,870 I... love you! 732 00:44:25,770 --> 00:44:27,030 Wow! 733 00:44:37,090 --> 00:44:38,580 I love you! 734 00:44:42,310 --> 00:44:43,950 Dear me! 735 00:44:54,500 --> 00:44:56,910 Listen, Sujeet. 736 00:44:57,430 --> 00:44:59,540 Don't cry like a woman. 737 00:44:59,670 --> 00:45:01,300 Get away, you whore! 738 00:45:02,070 --> 00:45:04,880 I can't bear the fact that any scumbag can touch you! 739 00:45:05,250 --> 00:45:07,530 Someday, I'll cut them to pieces! 740 00:45:17,530 --> 00:45:19,310 What... What happened? 741 00:45:22,700 --> 00:45:23,810 What's this? 742 00:45:25,730 --> 00:45:26,740 My breasts. 743 00:45:29,120 --> 00:45:31,330 Mothers use them to suckle their baby. 744 00:45:33,540 --> 00:45:35,370 Nothing more than a piece of flesh. 745 00:45:41,440 --> 00:45:42,590 What's this? 746 00:45:43,470 --> 00:45:44,530 Ask me. 747 00:45:46,520 --> 00:45:49,270 It's just like any other part of the body. 748 00:45:51,660 --> 00:45:54,730 Just flesh. Nothing more. 749 00:45:57,670 --> 00:45:59,110 Auntie says... 750 00:46:01,040 --> 00:46:03,300 Like it says in the 'Gita'. 751 00:46:05,080 --> 00:46:06,610 Like old clothes. 752 00:46:09,030 --> 00:46:10,700 We change it every day. 753 00:46:17,140 --> 00:46:18,120 It's nothing. 754 00:46:21,300 --> 00:46:22,750 I am Rubi. 755 00:46:26,150 --> 00:46:28,190 Sujeet's Rubi. 756 00:46:30,790 --> 00:46:32,650 Rubina doesn't exist anymore. 757 00:46:35,290 --> 00:46:36,390 She is right here. 758 00:46:55,070 --> 00:46:56,540 Silly boy. 759 00:47:01,950 --> 00:47:03,940 This is an official notice. 760 00:47:04,190 --> 00:47:06,300 One from Delhi and the other from Karachi. 761 00:47:07,250 --> 00:47:09,800 Boundary Commission Act is the new law 762 00:47:09,930 --> 00:47:12,960 under which it's been decided to chalk out an international border 763 00:47:13,090 --> 00:47:15,330 between India and Pakistan. 764 00:47:16,330 --> 00:47:17,960 Do you know what a border means? 765 00:47:18,810 --> 00:47:19,760 A perimeter. 766 00:47:20,220 --> 00:47:23,820 We'll erect a barbwire between both the nations... 767 00:47:24,100 --> 00:47:28,480 Unfortunately Begum Jaan, Sir Radcliffe's line, this barbwire 768 00:47:28,730 --> 00:47:31,430 will be erected right through your brothel. 769 00:47:32,390 --> 00:47:34,710 Now, do you understand... - Hold on a moment. 770 00:47:35,980 --> 00:47:39,360 Let me first understand this stupid concept of the barb wire. 771 00:47:39,620 --> 00:47:42,710 So, across the courtyard, 772 00:47:43,730 --> 00:47:48,400 where Rubina, Rani, Laadli are standing 773 00:47:49,070 --> 00:47:50,160 will be India? 774 00:47:51,570 --> 00:47:54,800 And on this side, where Amba, Maina are standing 775 00:47:55,250 --> 00:47:56,300 will be Pakistan? 776 00:47:58,930 --> 00:47:59,880 Yes. 777 00:48:00,300 --> 00:48:03,040 Yes? - Yes. 778 00:48:04,650 --> 00:48:05,830 Read it for yourself. 779 00:48:06,920 --> 00:48:07,980 Can you read? 780 00:48:29,810 --> 00:48:31,300 Senile old men! 781 00:48:33,490 --> 00:48:34,830 He makes no sense. 782 00:48:38,440 --> 00:48:40,260 What happened? - I don't know what's wrong. 783 00:48:40,390 --> 00:48:41,880 What's going on? 784 00:48:43,620 --> 00:48:45,270 What is so funny? 785 00:48:46,640 --> 00:48:50,500 Sir, your Mr. Radcliffe turned out to be a butcher. 786 00:48:51,130 --> 00:48:52,650 And an amateur at that. 787 00:48:54,520 --> 00:48:58,100 If he wanted to divide the country he should've been gentle and surgical. 788 00:48:58,230 --> 00:49:01,380 In fact, Rahim can gut the goat better than that. 789 00:49:01,510 --> 00:49:02,520 Isn't that right? 790 00:49:03,620 --> 00:49:04,670 Ribs. 791 00:49:04,800 --> 00:49:05,800 Thighs. 792 00:49:05,930 --> 00:49:07,990 Kidneys. Liver. 793 00:49:08,120 --> 00:49:10,470 Slicing in the middle... - Begum Jaan. 794 00:49:11,240 --> 00:49:14,440 I think you're not aware of the seriousness of this situation. 795 00:49:14,570 --> 00:49:16,310 So let me explain you again. 796 00:49:17,270 --> 00:49:20,630 From next month, we'll start laying barbed wires 797 00:49:20,760 --> 00:49:22,610 on the Indian-Pakistan border. 798 00:49:23,210 --> 00:49:25,040 The Hindus and Muslims of the cities adjoining this line, 799 00:49:25,170 --> 00:49:28,300 which is Dorangla and Sakkargarh 800 00:49:28,430 --> 00:49:31,230 will be advised to cross the border. 801 00:49:31,820 --> 00:49:34,780 Because the recent gruesome incidence are an ample proof 802 00:49:34,910 --> 00:49:39,910 that Hindus in Pakistan and Muslims in India are not safe. 803 00:49:41,150 --> 00:49:43,130 And exactly at this point, where we're standing, 804 00:49:43,260 --> 00:49:45,240 we'll be building a border checkpoint 805 00:49:45,550 --> 00:49:48,660 where the men, goods, and cattle will cross the border. 806 00:49:49,590 --> 00:49:53,320 There can be riots between Hindus and Muslims as well. 807 00:49:54,050 --> 00:49:57,050 So we advise you... - Hey, did you pay the price? 808 00:49:57,680 --> 00:50:00,030 Yes. - Money? 809 00:50:00,860 --> 00:50:02,050 Yes, I paid you in full. 810 00:50:02,500 --> 00:50:06,820 Why? Did you ask about the girl's caste, her religion? 811 00:50:06,950 --> 00:50:08,310 Is she Hindu or Muslim? 812 00:50:08,760 --> 00:50:09,530 What do you mean? 813 00:50:09,660 --> 00:50:12,470 I mean, what has religion got to do... - And you, Mr. half-naked 814 00:50:12,600 --> 00:50:13,880 What is your caste? 815 00:50:14,010 --> 00:50:15,830 Caste? Well, I am a Brahmin. 816 00:50:15,960 --> 00:50:19,650 You were in a bed with a girl. Do you know her caste? 817 00:50:19,830 --> 00:50:21,730 Won't it defile your sensibilities? 818 00:50:22,500 --> 00:50:24,560 No, I mean... - You know what, mister? 819 00:50:25,220 --> 00:50:26,160 I mean, officers. 820 00:50:27,020 --> 00:50:29,180 We didn't ask them any questions either. 821 00:50:29,310 --> 00:50:31,420 Caste, creed, religion. 822 00:50:32,960 --> 00:50:37,270 They just chose a girl, fixed a price and we welcomed them. 823 00:50:38,110 --> 00:50:39,070 Did you get it? 824 00:50:39,200 --> 00:50:40,910 There's nothing to understand. 825 00:50:41,790 --> 00:50:43,690 Every brothel... - Mister. 826 00:50:45,930 --> 00:50:49,560 Call this brothel or a whorehouse. 827 00:50:50,020 --> 00:50:52,770 This is my home, my country. 828 00:50:53,790 --> 00:50:57,970 There are no Hindus or Muslims, high or low caste. 829 00:50:58,810 --> 00:51:01,860 It's our body, our will 830 00:51:02,500 --> 00:51:04,910 and our law goes around here. 831 00:51:06,810 --> 00:51:10,300 I still don't understand which India and Pakistan you two are talking about. 832 00:51:10,600 --> 00:51:13,100 That teacher keeps telling me 833 00:51:13,230 --> 00:51:17,150 about the Congress, Muslim League, Nehru, Jinnah. 834 00:51:17,280 --> 00:51:19,540 Delhi, Karachi, Partition etcetera. 835 00:51:20,320 --> 00:51:22,030 But this is just nonsense for us. 836 00:51:22,160 --> 00:51:23,400 Utter nonsense. 837 00:51:24,470 --> 00:51:26,310 Because we don't care about 838 00:51:26,440 --> 00:51:29,860 what decisions those rascals are taking in Delhi. 839 00:51:30,950 --> 00:51:33,730 This is our bread, this is our butter. 840 00:51:33,860 --> 00:51:36,010 It's our home and our brothel. 841 00:51:40,270 --> 00:51:43,040 Before anyone can throw us out of here 842 00:51:44,490 --> 00:51:46,950 we'd rather tear him from limb to limb... 843 00:51:48,140 --> 00:51:49,580 What do you guys say? 844 00:51:50,360 --> 00:51:51,750 We'll partition his body. 845 00:51:51,880 --> 00:51:53,300 You wretch. 846 00:51:53,920 --> 00:51:55,040 Don't you dare! 847 00:51:55,470 --> 00:51:56,870 I will kill you. 848 00:51:57,550 --> 00:51:59,840 Get your hands off! - Keep it down. 849 00:51:59,970 --> 00:52:01,110 How dare you scare us! 850 00:52:01,240 --> 00:52:02,370 Run away. 851 00:52:16,500 --> 00:52:17,630 Salim! 852 00:52:20,070 --> 00:52:21,500 Guests! 853 00:52:30,780 --> 00:52:33,510 We were as polite as we could be. 854 00:52:34,840 --> 00:52:35,700 Come on. 855 00:52:35,830 --> 00:52:37,290 Goodbye, Begum Jaan. 856 00:52:38,490 --> 00:52:39,830 You have a month's time. 857 00:52:40,550 --> 00:52:43,230 Only one month. Get it? 858 00:52:44,660 --> 00:52:46,790 We certainly know a thing or two about periods and months. 859 00:52:49,190 --> 00:52:51,330 They leaves me bloodied every single time. 860 00:52:53,850 --> 00:52:54,960 Ilias. 861 00:52:59,910 --> 00:53:01,870 Get lost! - Move it. 862 00:53:02,290 --> 00:53:03,900 Run away. - Get lost. 863 00:53:06,150 --> 00:53:07,290 Get lost! 864 00:53:35,890 --> 00:53:38,910 The brave woman, whose story I am going to tell you today, 865 00:53:39,040 --> 00:53:41,050 her name was Razia Sultana. 866 00:53:41,510 --> 00:53:43,320 Pay attention and sit properly. 867 00:53:45,970 --> 00:53:48,290 At a very young age, Razia knew 868 00:53:48,420 --> 00:53:51,100 that she had to take care of the kingdom when she grows up. 869 00:53:52,160 --> 00:53:54,330 The throne was her greatest strength 870 00:53:54,650 --> 00:53:56,520 and her greatest foe. 871 00:53:57,050 --> 00:53:58,760 Because her own people didn't want 872 00:53:58,890 --> 00:54:01,260 Razia to ascend the throne. 873 00:54:01,390 --> 00:54:03,150 But Razia was determined 874 00:54:03,280 --> 00:54:07,210 to do everything on her own strength, her will. 875 00:54:07,540 --> 00:54:12,680 Amongst all the emperors, she was the only empress. 876 00:54:12,990 --> 00:54:14,850 Razia Sultana. 877 00:54:15,460 --> 00:54:17,850 She raised her own army. 878 00:54:17,980 --> 00:54:20,380 Carved a niche for herself in history. 879 00:54:21,530 --> 00:54:25,700 You must make yourself proud when you grow up. 880 00:54:27,360 --> 00:54:29,420 How dare those scoundrels! 881 00:54:29,780 --> 00:54:33,530 They come and tell me, Begum Jaan that I'll have to evict my brothel! 882 00:54:34,870 --> 00:54:36,360 How dare they! 883 00:54:36,490 --> 00:54:39,050 Calm down, Begum Jaan. It's not their fault. 884 00:54:39,750 --> 00:54:40,770 The order's come from above. 885 00:54:40,900 --> 00:54:42,120 I don't care where it came from. 886 00:54:42,310 --> 00:54:44,960 How dare they stand in my brothel 887 00:54:45,090 --> 00:54:47,090 and give me a month's notice! 888 00:54:47,900 --> 00:54:50,510 Teacher, you've connections in the political party. 889 00:54:50,760 --> 00:54:54,220 I want those two transferred in a month's time. 890 00:54:54,540 --> 00:54:56,300 I'll give you anything you want. 891 00:54:56,690 --> 00:54:59,330 If the demand is for girls, then I'll arrange for that. 892 00:54:59,570 --> 00:55:00,700 Otherwise, I'll go myself... 893 00:55:00,830 --> 00:55:03,250 Begum Jaan, not every problem has the same solution. 894 00:55:03,670 --> 00:55:06,540 You shouldn't be angry with them. One of them is from a different party. 895 00:55:06,670 --> 00:55:08,370 Assholes! All of them! 896 00:55:09,790 --> 00:55:13,310 I'll talk to the party high command. 897 00:55:14,300 --> 00:55:15,640 We can at least try to get a stay order 898 00:55:15,770 --> 00:55:16,750 and then we can look for a different place. 899 00:55:16,880 --> 00:55:19,310 It's quite late. You must be hungry. 900 00:55:20,170 --> 00:55:23,940 How about you eat something first? 901 00:55:25,690 --> 00:55:26,880 I'll take your leave now. 902 00:55:27,430 --> 00:55:29,010 I'll speak to the party high command tomorrow. 903 00:55:29,700 --> 00:55:31,500 At least, have dinner, teacher. 904 00:55:34,550 --> 00:55:35,540 I am not hungry. 905 00:55:39,330 --> 00:55:40,560 Don't you have a stomachache tonight? 906 00:55:40,820 --> 00:55:43,560 Standing there with a sad face. Go, get my hookah. 907 00:55:44,810 --> 00:55:46,500 I'll speak to the teacher about you. 908 00:55:47,030 --> 00:55:49,020 Did she have to fall in love now? 909 00:55:51,520 --> 00:55:53,970 Get out! 910 00:55:54,100 --> 00:55:56,370 Get out! 911 00:55:56,850 --> 00:55:57,870 Get it? 912 00:55:58,000 --> 00:56:00,180 Don't ever come back! 913 00:56:02,260 --> 00:56:05,130 What's wrong? Are you feeling okay? 914 00:56:05,770 --> 00:56:09,890 Begum Jaan, did you see a nightmare? 915 00:56:10,280 --> 00:56:12,590 Why were you scared? What happened? 916 00:56:12,980 --> 00:56:16,260 We must send a message. - To whom, dear? 917 00:56:16,390 --> 00:56:18,370 To His Highness. - His highness? 918 00:56:21,210 --> 00:56:22,340 Begum Jaan? 919 00:56:31,330 --> 00:56:32,300 Salim! 920 00:56:42,410 --> 00:56:44,590 Half the expenses for the wood will be borne by Delhi. 921 00:56:45,250 --> 00:56:46,660 Give this over there. 922 00:56:54,850 --> 00:56:56,120 8 million. 923 00:56:57,670 --> 00:56:58,850 In Punjab alone. 924 00:56:59,740 --> 00:57:01,830 According to official statistics. 925 00:57:03,390 --> 00:57:05,460 Better remember these three words. 926 00:57:06,950 --> 00:57:09,160 8 million homeless. 927 00:57:11,150 --> 00:57:14,270 We must tell the people why this is happening. 928 00:57:17,030 --> 00:57:18,390 Tell them about the millions of homeless, 929 00:57:18,520 --> 00:57:20,180 tell them about the dead bodies. 930 00:57:21,640 --> 00:57:23,620 Tell them about the bloodshed, and everything. 931 00:57:25,560 --> 00:57:27,470 Else no one will leave their homes. 932 00:57:29,050 --> 00:57:30,210 Of course, they will. 933 00:57:30,730 --> 00:57:33,450 The bloodshed in Amritsar, Allahabad, Ahmedabad, Bombay. 934 00:57:34,010 --> 00:57:36,360 All the things our boys have done there 935 00:57:36,870 --> 00:57:39,700 when the Moslems in Dorangala find out... 936 00:57:47,080 --> 00:57:48,500 Sorry. Just... 937 00:57:51,170 --> 00:57:53,350 Sorry. - Moslems! 938 00:57:54,060 --> 00:57:56,360 Muzzies! Mullah! 939 00:58:01,120 --> 00:58:02,100 Very good. 940 00:58:03,900 --> 00:58:06,510 Even we have a number of tales, Hari Prasad. 941 00:58:08,820 --> 00:58:13,340 But that night, when they were taking off their clothes 942 00:58:13,470 --> 00:58:15,290 I didn't see your face in them. 943 00:58:16,070 --> 00:58:18,200 And I still don't. - Then do it, Ilias! 944 00:58:18,390 --> 00:58:20,590 Do it. It's important. 945 00:58:22,190 --> 00:58:25,210 You must harbor hatred, you must harbor differences. 946 00:58:26,100 --> 00:58:28,370 Otherwise, you will never be able to do this job. 947 00:58:28,800 --> 00:58:31,300 Or live. - Fine. 948 00:58:32,830 --> 00:58:33,950 Let's talk then. 949 00:58:36,020 --> 00:58:38,130 If people cross the border, then that's fine... 950 00:58:38,260 --> 00:58:40,130 People will have to move. 951 00:58:41,370 --> 00:58:44,370 "There's a heave of sigh here" 952 00:58:44,500 --> 00:58:47,140 "and a heave of sigh there." 953 00:58:47,520 --> 00:58:52,900 "Bravo this independence." 954 00:58:53,790 --> 00:58:56,710 "There's a heave of sigh here" 955 00:58:56,840 --> 00:58:59,900 "and a heave of sigh there." 956 00:59:00,030 --> 00:59:04,440 "Bravo this independence." 957 00:59:06,260 --> 00:59:12,200 "Your roofs, your lands." 958 00:59:12,480 --> 00:59:18,500 "Your daggers and your borders." 959 00:59:18,630 --> 00:59:24,000 "Just tell me, where is my home?" 960 00:59:24,860 --> 00:59:27,880 "There's a heave of sigh here" 961 00:59:28,010 --> 00:59:31,020 "and a heave of sigh there." 962 00:59:31,150 --> 00:59:35,810 "Bravo this independence." 963 00:59:37,340 --> 00:59:39,550 "Independence." 964 00:59:39,680 --> 00:59:42,630 "Independence." 965 00:59:42,760 --> 00:59:46,530 "Independence." 966 00:59:46,660 --> 00:59:50,940 "Independence." 967 01:00:02,110 --> 01:00:05,250 "I left my veil hanging on the rope." 968 01:00:05,380 --> 01:00:08,290 "I left my shirt hanging on the hangar." 969 01:00:08,420 --> 01:00:14,260 "Where did I leave my honor?" 970 01:00:14,600 --> 01:00:17,720 "I left Allah in the dome" 971 01:00:17,850 --> 01:00:20,820 "and the Lord in the differences." 972 01:00:20,950 --> 01:00:26,200 "Where did I leave Rama?" 973 01:00:27,170 --> 01:00:30,140 "Where are the people who matter?" 974 01:00:30,270 --> 01:00:32,880 "Where are the angels?" 975 01:00:33,010 --> 01:00:39,450 "Tell me, where is that paradise?" 976 01:00:39,580 --> 01:00:45,620 "Find me that paradise, where is it?" 977 01:00:45,750 --> 01:00:48,390 "There's a heave of sigh here" 978 01:00:48,840 --> 01:00:51,600 "and a heave of sigh there." 979 01:00:51,950 --> 01:00:57,600 "Bravo this independence." 980 01:00:58,190 --> 01:01:04,210 "Your knock, your fists." 981 01:01:04,340 --> 01:01:10,480 "You can keep your soil." 982 01:01:10,610 --> 01:01:16,390 "Tell me, where is my home?" 983 01:01:16,870 --> 01:01:19,870 "There's a heave of sigh here" 984 01:01:20,000 --> 01:01:22,910 "and a heave of sigh there." 985 01:01:23,040 --> 01:01:29,150 "Bravo this independence." 986 01:01:29,280 --> 01:01:31,470 "Independence." 987 01:01:31,600 --> 01:01:34,550 "Independence." 988 01:01:34,680 --> 01:01:38,470 "Independence." 989 01:01:38,600 --> 01:01:41,810 "Independence." 990 01:01:41,940 --> 01:01:44,710 "Independence." 991 01:01:44,840 --> 01:01:47,070 "Independence." 992 01:01:47,930 --> 01:01:50,460 "Independence." 993 01:01:51,010 --> 01:01:53,830 "Independence." 994 01:02:26,100 --> 01:02:27,390 So just imagine, Your Highness. 995 01:02:28,440 --> 01:02:30,960 He threatened me on my turf. 996 01:02:32,610 --> 01:02:34,080 And threatening me means 997 01:02:34,500 --> 01:02:36,510 threatening His Highness' servant. 998 01:02:38,650 --> 01:02:39,940 What is his name? 999 01:02:40,540 --> 01:02:43,760 Someone called Srivastav and Ilias, Your Highness. 1000 01:02:44,380 --> 01:02:47,200 And the inspectors of Dorangla and Sakkargarh 1001 01:02:47,330 --> 01:02:49,120 also treat us quite unfairly. 1002 01:02:49,250 --> 01:02:51,960 They are just mice. 1003 01:02:52,360 --> 01:02:55,360 To bell the cat, I must go to Delhi. 1004 01:02:57,320 --> 01:02:59,680 After all, they are government officials. 1005 01:02:59,990 --> 01:03:01,580 I'll go this month. 1006 01:03:02,480 --> 01:03:04,600 Don't worry, Begum Jaan. 1007 01:03:05,770 --> 01:03:07,290 No one will bother you. 1008 01:03:08,610 --> 01:03:10,320 Thank you, Your Highness. 1009 01:03:11,250 --> 01:03:12,440 But please, 1010 01:03:13,280 --> 01:03:16,900 Your Highness, don't get into a fit of rage and kill them. 1011 01:03:18,640 --> 01:03:20,600 Their dismissal is enough. 1012 01:03:21,370 --> 01:03:22,380 Your Highness. 1013 01:03:24,360 --> 01:03:27,450 You brought so many gifts for everyone again. 1014 01:03:28,110 --> 01:03:30,490 You've really pampered these girls. 1015 01:03:30,620 --> 01:03:34,780 Well, the brothel stays closed for a couple of days because of me. 1016 01:03:34,910 --> 01:03:37,640 After all, it's my responsibility... - Dear me. 1017 01:03:37,920 --> 01:03:39,370 What are you saying, Your Highness? 1018 01:03:39,500 --> 01:03:42,290 This brothel is all yours and so are the girls. 1019 01:03:42,420 --> 01:03:43,420 Even I... 1020 01:03:50,910 --> 01:03:54,020 So who should I present today? 1021 01:03:54,500 --> 01:03:55,470 Gulabo? 1022 01:03:56,400 --> 01:03:59,490 Or would you prefer Rubina or Lata? 1023 01:04:01,290 --> 01:04:06,680 I've heard that there's a new girl staying with you. 1024 01:04:06,940 --> 01:04:08,820 But I didn't see her with the others. 1025 01:04:09,790 --> 01:04:11,840 You've hidden her from us. 1026 01:04:13,590 --> 01:04:15,280 No... 1027 01:04:16,480 --> 01:04:19,660 Maybe Shabnam was playing outside. 1028 01:04:20,030 --> 01:04:22,880 She's been through a terrible ordeal, Your Highness. 1029 01:04:23,190 --> 01:04:24,080 And so... 1030 01:04:24,210 --> 01:04:27,930 I mean, she's still not been trained... 1031 01:04:28,060 --> 01:04:31,220 You stay safe here because of me. 1032 01:04:34,500 --> 01:04:37,930 No one bothers you, because I've taken your responsibility. 1033 01:04:38,420 --> 01:04:42,260 And foreigners and governors, who spend their nights here 1034 01:04:42,390 --> 01:04:44,690 don't do it for free. 1035 01:04:46,860 --> 01:04:51,510 In fact, even your taxes are paid from the royal treasury. 1036 01:04:53,930 --> 01:04:54,870 Huh? 1037 01:04:55,190 --> 01:04:58,870 And in return, I expect only a little something. 1038 01:05:00,220 --> 01:05:01,100 I hope you remember. 1039 01:05:02,520 --> 01:05:03,500 Sure, Your Highness. 1040 01:05:05,210 --> 01:05:09,520 Whenever you get a new girl, the first right to break her in 1041 01:05:13,590 --> 01:05:16,850 Belongs to you. - No. To the king. 1042 01:05:20,410 --> 01:05:22,630 Whether she's a virgin or experienced. 1043 01:05:23,160 --> 01:05:26,370 Get her ready. I'll be leaving early in the morning. 1044 01:05:27,030 --> 01:05:28,010 Yes, Your Highness. 1045 01:05:28,240 --> 01:05:30,380 And yes, Begum Jaan, 1046 01:05:30,510 --> 01:05:33,760 my gramophone stopped working 1047 01:05:33,890 --> 01:05:35,960 so I couldn't bring it along. 1048 01:05:36,990 --> 01:05:41,300 And you know that 1049 01:05:42,290 --> 01:05:45,910 I can't do anything 1050 01:05:48,370 --> 01:05:50,100 until there's no music. 1051 01:05:50,890 --> 01:05:54,330 Your Highness, you're our benefactor. 1052 01:05:54,790 --> 01:05:59,690 But I beg you, I cannot do this any longer... 1053 01:06:00,250 --> 01:06:02,110 Don't delay. 1054 01:06:03,040 --> 01:06:05,040 Otherwise, it'll delay my trip to Delhi. 1055 01:06:33,760 --> 01:06:39,500 "O bearer, slow the palanquin" 1056 01:06:39,840 --> 01:06:44,610 "and wait for a minute." 1057 01:06:45,860 --> 01:06:48,750 "Let me hug them tightly" 1058 01:06:48,880 --> 01:06:56,400 "and bless them from the bottom of my heart." 1059 01:06:57,110 --> 01:07:00,410 "Your 'bindi' shimmers, bangles clinker" 1060 01:07:00,540 --> 01:07:03,110 "and you're glowing in the veil." 1061 01:07:03,240 --> 01:07:06,520 "May the kohl, the flowers are lovely" 1062 01:07:06,650 --> 01:07:09,090 "and your courtyard's covered in your fragrance." 1063 01:07:09,220 --> 01:07:12,540 "May your heart sway, when your beloved kisses you" 1064 01:07:12,670 --> 01:07:15,200 "and your body and heart are thrilled." 1065 01:07:15,330 --> 01:07:18,630 "May you be unharmed, untainted" 1066 01:07:18,760 --> 01:07:21,970 "and every inch of your body glows." 1067 01:07:22,370 --> 01:07:28,750 "O bearer, slow the palanquin" 1068 01:07:40,840 --> 01:07:46,440 "I've laid the stars on your pillow" 1069 01:07:46,990 --> 01:07:52,890 "while the moon sings for you." 1070 01:07:53,020 --> 01:07:58,950 "The beautiful night queen" 1071 01:07:59,080 --> 01:08:04,510 "sings lullabies at your window." 1072 01:08:04,640 --> 01:08:07,680 "Sleep my dear, sleep, my child." 1073 01:08:07,810 --> 01:08:11,230 "Disappear from my eyes." 1074 01:08:11,360 --> 01:08:16,950 "O dawn, don't wake me up yet." 1075 01:08:17,340 --> 01:08:22,040 "Wait a little longer." 1076 01:08:23,490 --> 01:08:29,290 "My slumber's incomplete and so is my dream." 1077 01:08:29,420 --> 01:08:34,620 "Let it be complete." 1078 01:08:34,750 --> 01:08:38,040 "Your 'bindi' shimmers, bangles clinker" 1079 01:08:38,170 --> 01:08:40,700 "and you're glowing in the veil." 1080 01:08:40,830 --> 01:08:44,240 "May the kohl, the flowers are lovely" 1081 01:08:46,880 --> 01:08:48,970 "May your heart sway" 1082 01:08:51,210 --> 01:08:52,850 "are thrilled." 1083 01:08:52,980 --> 01:08:56,320 "May you be unharmed, untainted..." 1084 01:09:08,820 --> 01:09:11,470 How are you, teacher? - It's not good, Begum Jaan. 1085 01:09:11,700 --> 01:09:12,960 This is important. 1086 01:09:14,230 --> 01:09:17,810 Say it then. Your lips are not sealed. 1087 01:09:18,270 --> 01:09:21,210 Not here, can we go inside and talk? 1088 01:09:21,570 --> 01:09:23,430 You're too much, teacher. 1089 01:09:23,990 --> 01:09:27,170 By the way, even I wanted to speak to you. 1090 01:09:27,910 --> 01:09:29,020 About someone. 1091 01:09:29,280 --> 01:09:31,190 I'll go get some water. - Come on. 1092 01:09:33,590 --> 01:09:35,220 So, should I... 1093 01:09:36,950 --> 01:09:39,480 What's wrong, teacher? 1094 01:09:42,480 --> 01:09:43,660 Listen, Begum Jaan. 1095 01:09:44,940 --> 01:09:46,510 I spoke to the party. 1096 01:09:47,280 --> 01:09:48,810 No pressure is going to work. 1097 01:09:51,050 --> 01:09:51,990 What do you mean? 1098 01:09:52,520 --> 01:09:54,310 You must obey the orders. 1099 01:09:55,990 --> 01:09:57,910 I think, you better move out of here. 1100 01:09:59,180 --> 01:10:00,560 You don't know these people. 1101 01:10:01,060 --> 01:10:02,630 They can do anything under the pretext of government orders. 1102 01:10:02,760 --> 01:10:04,160 What government, master? 1103 01:10:04,580 --> 01:10:06,040 I am the government around here. 1104 01:10:06,170 --> 01:10:08,970 Why don't you understand? They'll attack you. 1105 01:10:09,100 --> 01:10:13,500 You're being very rude, teacher. 1106 01:10:14,470 --> 01:10:15,820 I'm not being rude, Begum. 1107 01:10:16,090 --> 01:10:17,840 I am worried for you. 1108 01:10:18,890 --> 01:10:21,060 Worried? For me? 1109 01:10:23,720 --> 01:10:25,380 Since when? 1110 01:10:26,340 --> 01:10:27,830 I was always worried for you 1111 01:10:28,200 --> 01:10:29,950 and I never got the chance to express it. 1112 01:10:31,410 --> 01:10:32,370 But now I do. 1113 01:10:33,150 --> 01:10:35,600 The opportunity to start a new life. 1114 01:10:36,560 --> 01:10:39,310 Listen. Quit all this. 1115 01:10:40,330 --> 01:10:42,930 This brothel, this profession, this life. 1116 01:10:43,750 --> 01:10:44,910 And come with me. 1117 01:10:45,590 --> 01:10:47,010 Together we will... - We? 1118 01:11:16,470 --> 01:11:17,770 There's a difference between sleeping together 1119 01:11:17,900 --> 01:11:19,420 and abiding by each other. 1120 01:11:21,380 --> 01:11:24,120 Begum Jaan, I... - You helped us a lot. 1121 01:11:25,350 --> 01:11:26,580 I thank you for that. 1122 01:11:27,170 --> 01:11:28,810 Had I known 1123 01:11:29,330 --> 01:11:31,710 your true intentions... - Begum! 1124 01:11:32,760 --> 01:11:35,140 Let me make one thing clear, teacher. 1125 01:11:36,640 --> 01:11:38,960 Begum is beyond your grasp. 1126 01:11:39,290 --> 01:11:42,210 But I really... - What nonsense, teacher! 1127 01:11:42,490 --> 01:11:46,470 Do you know there's someone who can give her life for you? 1128 01:11:47,310 --> 01:11:49,840 I thought you wanted to talk about her. 1129 01:11:50,590 --> 01:11:53,070 I don't understand what you really want. 1130 01:11:54,100 --> 01:11:56,690 I want you. - That's enough, teacher. 1131 01:11:57,690 --> 01:11:59,470 You were with us during our good times 1132 01:11:59,600 --> 01:12:02,390 so I don't want to be the reason for your bad luck. 1133 01:12:02,910 --> 01:12:04,840 Don't ever come back here again! 1134 01:12:06,000 --> 01:12:08,260 Begum Jaan, you're assaulting a police officer. 1135 01:12:08,390 --> 01:12:09,550 Better think about this. 1136 01:12:09,940 --> 01:12:11,710 I only have your best interests at heart. 1137 01:12:12,280 --> 01:12:14,130 You must vacate this brothel. 1138 01:12:15,190 --> 01:12:19,110 Yes, I'll see to it that you don't face any problems after that. 1139 01:12:19,530 --> 01:12:22,160 Is this brothel your private property that you'll evict us? 1140 01:12:22,890 --> 01:12:25,440 Or does your mother work here? - You bitch! 1141 01:12:25,570 --> 01:12:26,740 Mind your tongue! 1142 01:12:27,550 --> 01:12:30,060 You're so stupid, Shyam Singh. 1143 01:12:30,750 --> 01:12:33,110 Doctors are called doctors, lawyers as lawyers 1144 01:12:33,240 --> 01:12:34,930 and prostitutes are called prostitutes. 1145 01:12:35,060 --> 01:12:36,710 That's not an abuse for us. 1146 01:12:37,080 --> 01:12:40,410 If you had called us a cop, then that would've been an abuse to us. 1147 01:12:42,770 --> 01:12:43,760 Salim. 1148 01:12:50,350 --> 01:12:53,040 Those who are blessed by the kings 1149 01:12:53,650 --> 01:12:56,380 don't need the pawns to protect them. 1150 01:12:57,010 --> 01:12:58,240 Now get lost. 1151 01:12:59,660 --> 01:13:00,690 Get lost! 1152 01:13:06,620 --> 01:13:09,220 And then Begum Jaan tried to seduce me. 1153 01:13:09,790 --> 01:13:11,690 When I said, I love Gulabo 1154 01:13:11,820 --> 01:13:12,740 she had me thrown out of the house. 1155 01:13:12,870 --> 01:13:15,450 But Begum Jaan was saying that... - You don't trust me. 1156 01:13:17,900 --> 01:13:20,330 I left my home and town and fighting for you. 1157 01:13:21,620 --> 01:13:23,550 I even went against the party's decision. 1158 01:13:26,040 --> 01:13:28,060 I keep thinking about you every moment. 1159 01:13:29,420 --> 01:13:35,330 In fact, I had to sneak up here to meet you 1160 01:13:36,240 --> 01:13:37,850 and you don't trust me. 1161 01:14:14,680 --> 01:14:17,000 We went there with the orders before, sir. 1162 01:14:18,660 --> 01:14:20,570 But Mirza and his dogs bit us. 1163 01:14:22,320 --> 01:14:24,440 This time, I even took few constables along. 1164 01:14:24,890 --> 01:14:27,370 But the king's bodyguards were already present there. 1165 01:14:28,850 --> 01:14:30,160 Begum said... 1166 01:14:30,490 --> 01:14:32,100 Next time she will kill us 1167 01:14:32,570 --> 01:14:34,460 and hang us at the border's checkpoint. 1168 01:14:35,070 --> 01:14:36,580 How can she hang you? 1169 01:14:38,420 --> 01:14:39,520 Not me, sir. 1170 01:14:40,060 --> 01:14:41,080 You. 1171 01:14:41,950 --> 01:14:43,080 The two of you. 1172 01:14:49,530 --> 01:14:51,640 You may leave. - Okay, sir. 1173 01:14:56,210 --> 01:14:57,880 If we don't get rid of the brothel, 1174 01:14:59,070 --> 01:15:00,550 it will stall the construction of the border. 1175 01:15:03,120 --> 01:15:05,090 The king's bodyguards are also stationed there now. 1176 01:15:05,220 --> 01:15:09,060 Ilias, we must go to Sonapur. - Why? What's out there? 1177 01:15:14,160 --> 01:15:16,110 The solution to this problem. 1178 01:15:18,360 --> 01:15:23,050 Not all jobs can be done officially. 1179 01:15:24,900 --> 01:15:26,340 There are some unofficial employees 1180 01:15:27,370 --> 01:15:29,370 for certain matters. 1181 01:15:34,420 --> 01:15:35,690 Did you understand? 1182 01:15:54,680 --> 01:15:55,660 Get up. 1183 01:15:58,820 --> 01:16:00,840 Who were you with? - Don't worry. 1184 01:16:01,290 --> 01:16:03,280 It wasn't one of your clients or your father. 1185 01:16:03,410 --> 01:16:05,350 Hey bloody fool! 1186 01:16:06,840 --> 01:16:08,100 Don't drag my father into this! 1187 01:16:09,750 --> 01:16:12,140 Tell me, where did you go? 1188 01:16:12,370 --> 01:16:13,670 I won't tell you. 1189 01:16:14,480 --> 01:16:15,880 What will you do? 1190 01:16:17,550 --> 01:16:18,970 If Begum Jaan finds out 1191 01:16:19,270 --> 01:16:23,230 that you're in love with someone, then she will skin you alive. 1192 01:16:24,730 --> 01:16:26,380 Bloody sycophant, 1193 01:16:27,730 --> 01:16:29,840 why are you always licking her boots? 1194 01:16:31,610 --> 01:16:33,390 Bloody traitor. 1195 01:16:34,830 --> 01:16:37,080 Who saved you 1196 01:16:37,670 --> 01:16:39,790 when those wolves had ganged up on you? 1197 01:16:40,130 --> 01:16:44,040 Rascal! How dare you slap me! - Witch! 1198 01:16:44,330 --> 01:16:45,840 I will strangle you! 1199 01:16:45,970 --> 01:16:47,630 You conniving bitch! 1200 01:16:47,760 --> 01:16:50,470 You scheming bitch! - Bitch! 1201 01:16:50,750 --> 01:16:51,860 Come here! 1202 01:16:55,190 --> 01:16:57,370 You scheming bitch! 1203 01:16:57,730 --> 01:17:00,720 I will kill you. - Let go! 1204 01:17:00,850 --> 01:17:02,960 I'll strangle you. 1205 01:17:07,010 --> 01:17:07,860 Damn... 1206 01:17:17,470 --> 01:17:18,700 Why are you crying now? 1207 01:17:36,200 --> 01:17:38,820 What do you get from this madness? 1208 01:17:40,000 --> 01:17:41,610 Begum Jaan took you in. 1209 01:17:42,800 --> 01:17:44,920 She will never hurt you. 1210 01:17:48,460 --> 01:17:50,550 "Looking at the grinding stones," 1211 01:17:52,150 --> 01:17:53,740 "Kabir is lamenting." 1212 01:17:55,250 --> 01:18:00,580 "In the duel of two wheels, nothing remains safe." 1213 01:18:03,090 --> 01:18:05,590 Kabir Double-duty, that's my name. 1214 01:18:07,020 --> 01:18:09,150 I can be Hindu or Muslim. 1215 01:18:10,080 --> 01:18:12,210 Thread around my neck and circumcision too. 1216 01:18:13,070 --> 01:18:16,140 I carry the priest's cap and the saint's hat as well. 1217 01:18:17,040 --> 01:18:20,790 I wouldn't know in which area to create a riot and when. 1218 01:18:21,140 --> 01:18:26,000 But the boys are always ready on both sides. 1219 01:18:27,110 --> 01:18:29,810 They all have one religion. Money. 1220 01:18:31,020 --> 01:18:33,810 They get the job done and you pay them. 1221 01:18:34,590 --> 01:18:36,540 Tell me whom to kill. 1222 01:18:37,890 --> 01:18:40,290 We want you to evict a manor. - Brothel. 1223 01:18:40,850 --> 01:18:42,460 Yes, brothel. 1224 01:18:43,060 --> 01:18:45,950 One that's between Dorangla and Sakkargarh. 1225 01:18:46,350 --> 01:18:47,540 That whorehouse? 1226 01:18:48,550 --> 01:18:50,950 Have you tried in every way you could? 1227 01:18:51,670 --> 01:18:54,930 Because once Kabir's boys get started on a job... 1228 01:18:55,740 --> 01:18:56,870 I hope you get it. 1229 01:18:58,190 --> 01:18:59,900 We've done what we could. 1230 01:19:00,030 --> 01:19:02,310 Now you must take care of it. - Take care? 1231 01:19:02,550 --> 01:19:03,690 You mean, kill them? 1232 01:19:04,300 --> 01:19:08,590 Should I shoot them or stab them or strangle them? 1233 01:19:09,140 --> 01:19:10,910 It's quite satisfying. 1234 01:19:11,620 --> 01:19:13,710 Or should we abduct and rape them? 1235 01:19:13,990 --> 01:19:17,450 Or... Should we just hurt them? 1236 01:19:17,960 --> 01:19:19,820 Or I should use rods to hit them at right places. 1237 01:19:19,950 --> 01:19:21,760 Every job has a different price. 1238 01:19:23,540 --> 01:19:25,290 Don't worry about the money. 1239 01:19:25,600 --> 01:19:29,030 But... I don't think we'll need to do all that. 1240 01:19:30,640 --> 01:19:32,690 You'll have few men from the police station, as well as guns. 1241 01:19:34,170 --> 01:19:35,940 Maybe by threatening or scaring them. 1242 01:19:36,620 --> 01:19:38,610 Otherwise, shoot them. 1243 01:19:40,790 --> 01:19:41,910 Just shoot them. 1244 01:19:43,360 --> 01:19:47,640 Soap, powder, lentil, rice. We're nearly out of everything. 1245 01:19:47,770 --> 01:19:49,800 This time, Lata will go with Sujeet. 1246 01:19:51,470 --> 01:19:53,390 I won't carry those sacks alone. 1247 01:19:53,520 --> 01:19:54,690 You must come along. 1248 01:19:55,860 --> 01:19:58,640 I hardly get a square meal, I have no strength left. 1249 01:19:59,000 --> 01:20:00,930 You know that I am a vegetarian. 1250 01:20:01,430 --> 01:20:07,230 Lata, can't vegetarians carry heavy burdens? 1251 01:20:08,880 --> 01:20:10,490 Cows, buffaloes, donkeys and elephants - Enough. 1252 01:20:10,620 --> 01:20:12,280 are all vegetarians. 1253 01:20:14,750 --> 01:20:15,840 Let it be. 1254 01:20:16,600 --> 01:20:18,510 Don't try to educate me about food 1255 01:20:18,680 --> 01:20:20,160 since you don't even know where you come from. 1256 01:20:20,290 --> 01:20:23,340 Lowlife. - Bitch. Don't comment on my caste. 1257 01:20:23,700 --> 01:20:24,820 At least, we don't throw our women 1258 01:20:24,950 --> 01:20:27,130 onto the same pyre as their dead husband. 1259 01:20:27,260 --> 01:20:30,130 Did you forget how you came here running, half burnt? 1260 01:20:30,260 --> 01:20:32,170 You bloody mother... - Scumbag... 1261 01:20:32,300 --> 01:20:34,170 I will pull your tongue out. 1262 01:20:34,300 --> 01:20:36,260 I'll break your jaw... - Stop fighting. 1263 01:20:36,390 --> 01:20:37,600 Or you won't get to eat. 1264 01:20:37,730 --> 01:20:38,650 Jamila. - Yes. 1265 01:20:38,780 --> 01:20:41,000 Get the meat which the villagers sent. Hurry. 1266 01:20:41,130 --> 01:20:43,530 Why do you always fight with Amba over caste? 1267 01:20:43,660 --> 01:20:45,090 I've kept it right there. You can easily see it. 1268 01:20:45,220 --> 01:20:46,520 Jamila. - Yes, Begum Jaan. 1269 01:20:46,650 --> 01:20:48,170 The lentil gruel was delicious. 1270 01:20:49,140 --> 01:20:51,040 Would you like some more, Begum Jaan? 1271 01:20:52,070 --> 01:20:55,240 Uncle Salim. Why don't you teach us how to fire a gun? 1272 01:20:55,530 --> 01:20:58,040 Your cop friends left their guns here last year 1273 01:20:58,170 --> 01:20:59,950 and they are just rusting out here. 1274 01:21:00,120 --> 01:21:02,180 Take Begum Jaan's permission, and I'll teach you. 1275 01:21:02,650 --> 01:21:05,620 Begum Jaan, why don't you say something? 1276 01:21:06,770 --> 01:21:10,850 Silly girl, we're under the protection of the king. 1277 01:21:10,980 --> 01:21:13,390 As long as he's alive, you don't have to use the gun. 1278 01:21:13,520 --> 01:21:14,720 Postman. 1279 01:21:15,020 --> 01:21:15,840 Letter. 1280 01:21:15,970 --> 01:21:17,450 Jamila. Go check. 1281 01:21:20,560 --> 01:21:21,900 That was delicious. - Onions? 1282 01:21:22,030 --> 01:21:23,080 It's been really long since 1283 01:21:23,210 --> 01:21:26,430 Jamila made her famous oat bran. 1284 01:21:26,730 --> 01:21:27,810 Sujeet, give me some water. 1285 01:21:28,790 --> 01:21:29,800 Here you go. 1286 01:21:29,930 --> 01:21:30,970 Give me some onions. 1287 01:21:33,720 --> 01:21:34,930 Here. - Take it. 1288 01:21:40,400 --> 01:21:41,430 What happened? 1289 01:21:41,560 --> 01:21:42,820 Begum Jaan. 1290 01:21:42,950 --> 01:21:44,370 Begum Jaan. - What happened? 1291 01:21:44,500 --> 01:21:46,010 Watch it! - What happened? 1292 01:21:46,140 --> 01:21:48,150 Someone tell me, what's happening? 1293 01:21:48,280 --> 01:21:49,920 Rascals. - What happened? 1294 01:21:50,530 --> 01:21:51,830 Uncle Salim. 1295 01:21:53,530 --> 01:21:54,550 Begum Jaan! 1296 01:21:54,680 --> 01:21:56,090 Salim! 1297 01:22:03,040 --> 01:22:04,860 Greetings, Begum Jaan. 1298 01:22:04,990 --> 01:22:07,550 I hope you all liked the meat today. 1299 01:22:07,680 --> 01:22:09,350 Wasn't it nice? 1300 01:22:09,480 --> 01:22:11,950 I knew right away 1301 01:22:12,080 --> 01:22:14,270 that Shekhu's full of meat. 1302 01:22:15,980 --> 01:22:19,570 I don't know how spicy you like your meat. 1303 01:22:20,820 --> 01:22:22,490 So I cooked it according to my preference. 1304 01:22:23,370 --> 01:22:25,950 But I left Bhaloo for you guys. 1305 01:22:26,080 --> 01:22:29,160 You can cook him like you want. 1306 01:22:30,780 --> 01:22:32,990 One more thing, Begum Jaan. 1307 01:22:33,120 --> 01:22:35,540 You must vacate this brothel now. 1308 01:22:36,150 --> 01:22:38,380 After all, there are going to be two countries. 1309 01:22:38,510 --> 01:22:41,970 So you must make a sacrifice, like Shekhu. 1310 01:22:42,100 --> 01:22:43,800 Peace be upon you. 1311 01:22:43,930 --> 01:22:45,340 Yours Kabir. 1312 01:22:45,470 --> 01:22:46,330 No, Salim... 1313 01:22:46,460 --> 01:22:49,180 Salim, no... - Brother Salim! 1314 01:22:49,310 --> 01:22:51,750 It was my responsibility to protect the children! 1315 01:22:51,880 --> 01:22:52,830 Brother Salim! 1316 01:22:52,960 --> 01:22:55,310 It was my responsibility to protect the children! 1317 01:22:55,440 --> 01:22:56,250 Brother Salim! 1318 01:22:56,380 --> 01:22:59,810 It was my responsibility to protect the children! 1319 01:22:59,940 --> 01:23:01,370 He is a butcher. 1320 01:23:01,500 --> 01:23:02,710 It was mine! 1321 01:23:04,000 --> 01:23:05,170 It was mine! 1322 01:23:07,940 --> 01:23:10,600 Will Kabir stay quiet after threatening them? 1323 01:23:17,000 --> 01:23:20,260 Can't we reason with the king to drive Begum Jaan away? 1324 01:23:20,390 --> 01:23:21,590 It won't make a difference. 1325 01:23:22,870 --> 01:23:24,930 Do you think that a century later 1326 01:23:25,060 --> 01:23:28,200 when the children would read about the partition 1327 01:23:28,330 --> 01:23:31,080 it would have stories about you, me or Begum Jaan? 1328 01:23:32,080 --> 01:23:34,220 Who talks about pawns in history? 1329 01:23:35,690 --> 01:23:38,730 They only talk about emperors. 1330 01:23:41,380 --> 01:23:43,380 But I am not talking about a century later. 1331 01:23:44,610 --> 01:23:46,570 I am talking about this time. Now. 1332 01:23:47,420 --> 01:23:49,980 Ilias is in agony. 1333 01:23:50,420 --> 01:23:53,110 Yes, Ilias is in agony for a bunch of prostitutes. 1334 01:23:53,810 --> 01:23:54,820 Isn't that what you mean? 1335 01:23:54,950 --> 01:23:56,300 Ilias. 1336 01:23:59,520 --> 01:24:02,770 In order to destroy Begum Jaan's brothel, 1337 01:24:02,900 --> 01:24:05,750 we won't have to give a speech or cause a riot. 1338 01:24:05,880 --> 01:24:07,550 At least, in these two areas. 1339 01:24:08,360 --> 01:24:12,380 In order to save countless lives 1340 01:24:13,790 --> 01:24:15,790 we'll have to sacrifice some lives. 1341 01:24:16,300 --> 01:24:19,360 Consider that it's Eid today. 1342 01:24:21,650 --> 01:24:22,640 Bakra-Eid. 1343 01:24:36,820 --> 01:24:38,540 Bunch of cowards! 1344 01:24:38,670 --> 01:24:40,210 Butchering speechless animals! 1345 01:24:40,630 --> 01:24:41,970 Cowards! 1346 01:24:42,100 --> 01:24:44,780 I will skin them alive, make a whip out of it 1347 01:24:44,910 --> 01:24:46,170 and flog them with it. 1348 01:24:46,300 --> 01:24:48,960 Promise me, you won't spare them. 1349 01:24:51,520 --> 01:24:53,600 I raised them since they were pups... 1350 01:24:54,960 --> 01:24:56,730 In rain, in winter. 1351 01:24:57,530 --> 01:24:59,620 I would wipe their bodies and feed them milk... 1352 01:25:01,920 --> 01:25:03,320 What's wrong with your throat? 1353 01:25:03,450 --> 01:25:06,460 Shekhu's hair. It's stuck in my throat. 1354 01:25:08,210 --> 01:25:09,980 It's just your imagination. 1355 01:25:10,110 --> 01:25:12,930 No, it's there, it's there. 1356 01:25:13,670 --> 01:25:15,570 I can't even swallow it. 1357 01:25:17,130 --> 01:25:19,860 "While leaving the city of Lucknow" 1358 01:25:21,780 --> 01:25:24,350 "don't ask about my plight." 1359 01:25:25,670 --> 01:25:26,700 Begum. 1360 01:25:27,490 --> 01:25:31,680 I think, you must all leave too. 1361 01:25:32,890 --> 01:25:33,860 What? 1362 01:25:35,900 --> 01:25:37,540 Times are changing. 1363 01:25:40,940 --> 01:25:44,290 I went to Delhi. 1364 01:25:46,550 --> 01:25:49,320 Everything will be over soon. 1365 01:25:50,270 --> 01:25:53,250 I don't understand what you're trying to say. 1366 01:25:53,380 --> 01:25:55,230 Even the king of Junagarh was in Delhi. 1367 01:25:56,710 --> 01:25:58,360 Kashmir and Hyderabad have been told that 1368 01:25:58,490 --> 01:26:02,220 they must choose a side they want to live in. 1369 01:26:04,860 --> 01:26:05,910 So... 1370 01:26:07,420 --> 01:26:09,420 What does that mean? 1371 01:26:10,010 --> 01:26:11,950 Kings will always remain kings. 1372 01:26:12,700 --> 01:26:15,820 Whether it's in India or... What's it called? 1373 01:26:15,950 --> 01:26:17,720 Pakistan... - Begum Jaan, 1374 01:26:18,610 --> 01:26:21,150 kings are not the rulers anymore. 1375 01:26:24,590 --> 01:26:26,490 The people will be the kings now. 1376 01:26:29,270 --> 01:26:31,570 Delhi and Karachi have only one motive. 1377 01:26:31,700 --> 01:26:34,370 In a couple of years, all the kingdoms and estates 1378 01:26:34,500 --> 01:26:35,860 will belong to the government. 1379 01:26:38,920 --> 01:26:39,900 And you? 1380 01:26:42,790 --> 01:26:44,710 We'll be mere pawns. 1381 01:26:46,470 --> 01:26:48,860 You know the royal treasure is almost empty. 1382 01:26:50,100 --> 01:26:53,510 People are leaving and we have to sell some stuff. 1383 01:26:54,080 --> 01:26:56,640 We're also facing many legal cases. 1384 01:26:57,660 --> 01:26:58,700 So now? 1385 01:27:05,640 --> 01:27:10,220 Begum... listen to the government. 1386 01:27:10,740 --> 01:27:12,600 Leave this brothel. 1387 01:27:15,940 --> 01:27:20,470 I cannot... protect you anymore. 1388 01:27:32,020 --> 01:27:34,380 Well, I don't think anything's in your control anymore. 1389 01:27:35,410 --> 01:27:39,090 Even if I sing today, you won't be able to do anything. 1390 01:27:39,220 --> 01:27:40,760 Begum! - Salim! 1391 01:27:44,960 --> 01:27:46,030 Yes, Begum Jaan. 1392 01:27:46,480 --> 01:27:49,800 Salim, the king is very tired. 1393 01:27:50,290 --> 01:27:51,680 Take him to his room. 1394 01:27:52,140 --> 01:27:53,610 He needs rest. 1395 01:27:54,110 --> 01:27:57,330 And he'll be leaving soon, so make all the arrangements. 1396 01:27:58,900 --> 01:28:01,410 You'll die a terrible death, Begum. 1397 01:28:03,450 --> 01:28:07,860 Whatever! I'll die like a queen, and not a beggar. 1398 01:28:08,490 --> 01:28:09,770 In my palace. 1399 01:28:11,600 --> 01:28:18,130 "You sneak up to my doorstep." 1400 01:28:18,390 --> 01:28:25,050 "My heart bleeds and my heartbeat full of desolation." 1401 01:28:25,180 --> 01:28:31,700 "My heart bleeds and my heartbeat full of desolation." 1402 01:28:32,080 --> 01:28:38,720 "I dabbed soothing turmeric on your wounds" 1403 01:28:38,980 --> 01:28:45,530 "and opened up my wounds along the way." 1404 01:28:45,790 --> 01:28:48,910 "What has happened?" 1405 01:28:49,250 --> 01:28:55,900 "I fell so deeply in love with you." 1406 01:28:56,170 --> 01:29:02,530 "The old memories were refreshed again." 1407 01:29:02,870 --> 01:29:06,070 "What has happened?" 1408 01:29:06,420 --> 01:29:10,390 "I fell so deeply..." 1409 01:29:12,450 --> 01:29:14,750 You're learning how to fire a gun, not washing clothes. 1410 01:29:14,880 --> 01:29:15,890 Hold it properly. 1411 01:29:16,450 --> 01:29:17,380 Hold it. 1412 01:29:19,440 --> 01:29:20,600 Bravo, Rubina. 1413 01:29:24,320 --> 01:29:25,380 You're fine. 1414 01:29:26,110 --> 01:29:27,170 Nice. 1415 01:29:30,600 --> 01:29:32,850 This bitch is very heavy, Salim. 1416 01:29:33,150 --> 01:29:35,950 My dagger's much better. - Don't joke, Begum Jaan. 1417 01:29:36,350 --> 01:29:38,390 Shoulder straight, strong grip, clear view. 1418 01:29:39,340 --> 01:29:40,260 Come on. 1419 01:29:40,830 --> 01:29:41,990 Pull it back. 1420 01:29:45,820 --> 01:29:48,640 Kicks back like a bloody horse! - Careful. 1421 01:29:52,260 --> 01:29:53,320 Bravo. 1422 01:29:55,740 --> 01:29:56,880 Nice. 1423 01:30:05,550 --> 01:30:06,500 Good one. 1424 01:30:10,570 --> 01:30:13,330 If Begum Jaan finds out Laadli's with us 1425 01:30:13,460 --> 01:30:15,150 she will skin us all alive. 1426 01:30:15,280 --> 01:30:16,290 What can I do? 1427 01:30:16,420 --> 01:30:17,760 Jamila said to take her out, 1428 01:30:17,890 --> 01:30:20,900 she was feeling very lonely in the house. 1429 01:30:21,030 --> 01:30:22,100 If she says anything, then you'll have to handle her. 1430 01:30:22,230 --> 01:30:24,660 Ever since Shekhu-Bhaloo died 1431 01:30:25,180 --> 01:30:27,620 the place seems like a graveyard. 1432 01:30:28,390 --> 01:30:29,880 Hurry up, it will be sunset soon. 1433 01:30:30,010 --> 01:30:31,290 Can't we take this? 1434 01:30:32,300 --> 01:30:33,740 Show me this one. 1435 01:30:34,680 --> 01:30:36,970 How much for the tomatoes? - Two annas. 1436 01:30:51,990 --> 01:30:53,870 Like this. Pull it back. Push. 1437 01:30:54,000 --> 01:30:56,080 You have to push it with your might. 1438 01:30:56,210 --> 01:30:57,770 Take aim. - Load the bullet like this. 1439 01:30:57,900 --> 01:30:59,480 Push it forward. 1440 01:31:00,050 --> 01:31:02,050 Pull it back. - Like this. 1441 01:31:08,010 --> 01:31:09,320 Begum Jaan! 1442 01:31:10,430 --> 01:31:12,620 Begum Jaan! - Gulabo. 1443 01:31:19,580 --> 01:31:20,740 This is how you load a bullet. 1444 01:31:20,870 --> 01:31:22,870 Like this. - Push this... 1445 01:31:23,860 --> 01:31:26,460 Bravo, Gulabo. 1446 01:31:26,910 --> 01:31:27,960 Great. 1447 01:31:28,090 --> 01:31:29,320 We got everything. 1448 01:31:30,600 --> 01:31:31,660 Laadli, did you have fun? 1449 01:31:31,790 --> 01:31:33,240 Yes, she is tired. 1450 01:31:37,840 --> 01:31:39,670 Hurry up. - What happened? 1451 01:31:40,040 --> 01:31:40,870 Walk faster. 1452 01:31:41,000 --> 01:31:42,100 What happened? 1453 01:31:43,800 --> 01:31:45,120 What's wrong? 1454 01:31:46,560 --> 01:31:48,230 Walk faster. Walk faster. 1455 01:31:49,060 --> 01:31:50,940 Walk faster. Walk faster. - But what happened? 1456 01:31:51,070 --> 01:31:52,730 What's wrong? - Don't look back. Just walk faster. 1457 01:31:52,860 --> 01:31:54,740 Walk... - What happened? 1458 01:31:54,870 --> 01:31:56,160 Run! Run! 1459 01:31:56,290 --> 01:31:58,010 Run, Laadli. - Run. 1460 01:32:02,290 --> 01:32:04,220 Come on. - Sujeet. 1461 01:32:07,770 --> 01:32:08,790 Come on. 1462 01:32:09,400 --> 01:32:10,970 Run. - Come on. 1463 01:32:13,800 --> 01:32:16,220 Come on. - Let me go! 1464 01:32:17,660 --> 01:32:19,580 Come on, hurry up! Hurry up. 1465 01:32:33,080 --> 01:32:34,280 Hurry. 1466 01:32:35,730 --> 01:32:37,630 What happened? - Hide. 1467 01:32:38,290 --> 01:32:39,750 Come on. 1468 01:32:52,650 --> 01:32:54,510 Quiet. Hush. 1469 01:33:00,290 --> 01:33:01,990 This way... Come on. 1470 01:33:04,540 --> 01:33:05,550 Come on. 1471 01:33:13,530 --> 01:33:15,050 Come here. 1472 01:33:26,790 --> 01:33:28,220 Sit! Sit down. 1473 01:33:30,980 --> 01:33:32,040 Be quiet. 1474 01:33:34,880 --> 01:33:37,220 Are... are they going to kill us? 1475 01:33:37,720 --> 01:33:39,980 Listen, I think they went that way. 1476 01:33:40,110 --> 01:33:42,260 There's a lane up ahead. Let's get out through there. 1477 01:33:42,390 --> 01:33:44,650 No, they went that way. 1478 01:33:44,780 --> 01:33:47,670 So you go this way. - Leaving you alone? 1479 01:33:47,800 --> 01:33:49,450 I would rather die than leave you alone. 1480 01:33:49,580 --> 01:33:51,770 Stop arguing, just do as I said. 1481 01:33:51,900 --> 01:33:54,640 Go or else I'll die. 1482 01:33:54,940 --> 01:33:57,100 I told you we shouldn't come here. 1483 01:33:57,230 --> 01:33:58,940 Now, these people will kill us. 1484 01:33:59,660 --> 01:34:01,720 Will you shut up? Always crying. 1485 01:34:23,560 --> 01:34:25,950 Come on. Come on. 1486 01:34:26,930 --> 01:34:29,920 Let me go. Let me go. 1487 01:34:30,630 --> 01:34:32,240 Sujeet... - I beg you. 1488 01:34:32,370 --> 01:34:34,440 I am just a kid, I haven't done anything. 1489 01:34:35,400 --> 01:34:38,010 Rubina, let's go. - I told you that I won't go. 1490 01:34:38,140 --> 01:34:39,950 But no one ever listens to me. 1491 01:34:40,630 --> 01:34:43,730 Listen, brother, I have nothing to do with them. 1492 01:34:43,860 --> 01:34:45,060 Let me go. 1493 01:34:55,140 --> 01:34:59,230 Why did you send me away forever? 1494 01:35:02,520 --> 01:35:05,480 What will Ruby do without you? 1495 01:35:06,590 --> 01:35:07,610 Tell me. 1496 01:35:10,350 --> 01:35:12,640 Don't you want to settle down? 1497 01:35:15,420 --> 01:35:16,910 Don't go, Sujeet. 1498 01:35:18,720 --> 01:35:19,880 Don't go. 1499 01:35:22,790 --> 01:35:27,060 I... love you. 1500 01:35:31,100 --> 01:35:32,340 I love you! 1501 01:35:39,580 --> 01:35:40,910 I love you! 1502 01:36:56,310 --> 01:36:58,060 I opened this brothel. 1503 01:36:59,060 --> 01:37:01,350 And all of you came here one after another. 1504 01:37:01,480 --> 01:37:04,360 You got work and our business flourished. 1505 01:37:06,260 --> 01:37:08,620 Lata, remember? 1506 01:37:09,210 --> 01:37:10,980 You weren't agreeing. 1507 01:37:12,660 --> 01:37:13,950 I remember, Begum Jaan. 1508 01:37:15,270 --> 01:37:16,980 I also remember your dagger. 1509 01:37:19,090 --> 01:37:22,240 And Rani. Hiding behind your veil. 1510 01:37:23,160 --> 01:37:26,930 You were scared out of your wits when you saw blood for the first time. 1511 01:37:27,900 --> 01:37:29,300 Begum Jaan, you're too much. 1512 01:37:29,430 --> 01:37:32,480 Of course, you've grown up now. Feeling embarrassed. 1513 01:37:35,660 --> 01:37:39,830 And Maina-Amba. I had to pay a high price for you two. 1514 01:37:40,120 --> 01:37:42,040 Almost emptied my purse. 1515 01:37:45,060 --> 01:37:46,950 That was one stormy night. 1516 01:37:49,160 --> 01:37:52,680 Covered in fever, these two were blabbering all the time. 1517 01:37:52,810 --> 01:37:54,550 That's nothing new. 1518 01:37:54,680 --> 01:37:58,090 These two still blabber all the time. 1519 01:37:59,000 --> 01:38:00,580 Blabbermouths of this brothel. 1520 01:38:00,900 --> 01:38:04,700 Jamila, this isn't a brothel. 1521 01:38:05,910 --> 01:38:07,030 It's our home. 1522 01:38:09,540 --> 01:38:13,750 We never got so much freedom in our own home. 1523 01:38:14,160 --> 01:38:15,120 Freedom. 1524 01:38:16,860 --> 01:38:18,730 Nonsense. 1525 01:38:20,830 --> 01:38:26,030 These two countries are playing the game of independence 1526 01:38:26,700 --> 01:38:29,320 and so we must move out of our home. 1527 01:38:31,770 --> 01:38:35,160 Our home, our land. 1528 01:38:37,620 --> 01:38:40,050 The place from where I left as a bride 1529 01:38:42,840 --> 01:38:44,710 and returned as a courtesan. 1530 01:38:47,800 --> 01:38:50,890 I even marked a place for my burial. 1531 01:38:53,660 --> 01:38:54,920 There... 1532 01:38:59,410 --> 01:39:01,130 For years, I sold my flesh. 1533 01:39:02,930 --> 01:39:05,700 I never imagined my brothel will be broken into two. 1534 01:39:09,610 --> 01:39:11,390 Our bodies will be partitioned. 1535 01:39:16,010 --> 01:39:19,630 Bloody rascals! I am not going to leave this house. 1536 01:39:20,290 --> 01:39:24,170 I don't need a man! I can protect this place alone. 1537 01:39:26,630 --> 01:39:30,160 But you must leave! The rest of you, you must leave. 1538 01:39:30,290 --> 01:39:31,390 Leave. 1539 01:39:31,520 --> 01:39:32,880 Go where? You think our families will take us back. 1540 01:39:33,010 --> 01:39:34,550 They have even forgotten our names. 1541 01:39:35,510 --> 01:39:37,300 And those villagers! 1542 01:39:37,990 --> 01:39:39,040 Those priests. 1543 01:39:39,690 --> 01:39:42,110 During the day, they will stay away from my shadows. 1544 01:39:42,240 --> 01:39:44,540 And at night, they will screw me! 1545 01:39:45,670 --> 01:39:46,890 You're a woman, too. 1546 01:39:47,290 --> 01:39:50,750 You know very well whether it's a queen or a whore. 1547 01:39:50,880 --> 01:39:54,180 It's always the men who are in control. - Amba, why don't you understand? 1548 01:39:54,540 --> 01:39:57,280 There's nothing left to understand, Begum Jaan. 1549 01:39:59,980 --> 01:40:02,740 They sliced dear Sujeet into four pieces. 1550 01:40:04,850 --> 01:40:08,390 We won't leave till we finish this war. 1551 01:40:08,520 --> 01:40:11,450 Yes, Begum. This brothel belongs to us as well. 1552 01:40:12,000 --> 01:40:14,860 Now if we leave, then what about you? 1553 01:40:15,860 --> 01:40:17,020 Do you remember? 1554 01:40:17,930 --> 01:40:21,650 So it's best that we all stay here and fight our battles. 1555 01:40:21,780 --> 01:40:22,820 She is right. 1556 01:40:25,830 --> 01:40:29,810 But we must get Laadli and Shabnam out of here, at any cost. 1557 01:40:30,190 --> 01:40:31,330 And you too, auntie. 1558 01:40:32,230 --> 01:40:35,120 The son I gave birth to 1559 01:40:36,520 --> 01:40:40,130 left me at the banks of Benares, helpless and alone. 1560 01:40:40,260 --> 01:40:41,470 Auntie. 1561 01:40:41,600 --> 01:40:42,500 Don't rake up the past. 1562 01:40:42,630 --> 01:40:45,320 Dear, it was you who helped me. 1563 01:40:46,110 --> 01:40:47,810 You held my hand. 1564 01:40:48,730 --> 01:40:50,890 Do you want to throw me out now? 1565 01:40:51,020 --> 01:40:53,950 Fine. There's no point in arguing with you. 1566 01:40:55,470 --> 01:40:59,080 But Shabnam and Laadli must leave... - Laadli won't go anywhere. 1567 01:41:00,510 --> 01:41:01,840 She will stay here. 1568 01:41:02,870 --> 01:41:04,470 This is her home too. 1569 01:41:05,530 --> 01:41:07,580 She was born here, Begum Jaan. 1570 01:41:07,710 --> 01:41:12,310 And that's why... - She is your child too. 1571 01:41:13,540 --> 01:41:15,610 All of you raised her together. 1572 01:41:17,320 --> 01:41:22,570 So we'll all go with Laadli, or no one goes. 1573 01:41:22,700 --> 01:41:25,890 Jamila... - I've made up my mind, that's it. 1574 01:41:27,740 --> 01:41:29,890 Why are you all so stubborn? 1575 01:41:32,410 --> 01:41:34,050 You don't understand. 1576 01:41:40,240 --> 01:41:41,220 Okay, listen. 1577 01:41:42,760 --> 01:41:44,730 Until the situation doesn't get better, 1578 01:41:45,260 --> 01:41:48,020 take both of them to Guruji in Lucknow. 1579 01:41:48,150 --> 01:41:49,610 I won't go... - Listen to me. 1580 01:41:50,890 --> 01:41:53,120 This place is not safe for children anymore. 1581 01:42:22,530 --> 01:42:23,560 Gulabo, hurry up! 1582 01:42:23,690 --> 01:42:24,870 Gulabo, hurry up! 1583 01:43:03,130 --> 01:43:05,250 Did you write everything in the letter to Begum Jaan? 1584 01:43:05,380 --> 01:43:07,440 Yes. Everything. 1585 01:43:08,400 --> 01:43:09,810 I left nothing. 1586 01:43:10,820 --> 01:43:11,840 Let's go. 1587 01:43:12,370 --> 01:43:13,670 There are some things left. 1588 01:43:17,260 --> 01:43:18,860 Might as well finish that too. 1589 01:43:24,100 --> 01:43:25,150 In the letter, 1590 01:43:27,070 --> 01:43:29,520 you only wrote about buyers, 1591 01:43:30,400 --> 01:43:34,380 business, teacher, atrocity. 1592 01:43:36,800 --> 01:43:41,320 But not about how you were almost dead and how I nursed you back to health. 1593 01:43:43,760 --> 01:43:45,630 You haven't written a word about it. 1594 01:43:47,530 --> 01:43:54,420 Nor about how I massaged you all night when you were pregnant. 1595 01:43:56,300 --> 01:43:57,960 You didn't mention that either. 1596 01:44:01,080 --> 01:44:03,000 Talking for months. 1597 01:44:04,280 --> 01:44:07,160 I stopped you from committing suicide four times. 1598 01:44:11,500 --> 01:44:13,920 You forgot to write a lot of things in the letter. 1599 01:44:15,660 --> 01:44:20,380 Feeding a goat at the butcher's shop is just feeding him 1600 01:44:20,720 --> 01:44:21,640 and not love. 1601 01:44:21,770 --> 01:44:24,080 You bloody traitor! - Salim. 1602 01:44:29,750 --> 01:44:31,260 She has grown up now. 1603 01:44:34,050 --> 01:44:35,060 Let her go. 1604 01:45:43,540 --> 01:45:45,480 Salim. Something doesn't feel right. - Yes, Begum Jaan. 1605 01:45:45,610 --> 01:45:46,620 Me too. 1606 01:45:46,750 --> 01:45:48,350 Are the guns ready? - Of course, Begum Jaan. 1607 01:45:48,480 --> 01:45:50,070 And the ammunitions? - They are all ready. 1608 01:45:50,550 --> 01:45:51,820 Let's wake up everyone. 1609 01:45:52,480 --> 01:45:56,140 Jamila. Rubina. Auntie. 1610 01:46:02,150 --> 01:46:03,180 Hurry up. 1611 01:46:06,030 --> 01:46:08,460 Leave now! There's danger on the way. 1612 01:46:12,250 --> 01:46:13,510 Forgive me, Gulabo, 1613 01:46:13,640 --> 01:46:17,260 but I want to see that arrogant Begum Jaan die twice. 1614 01:46:19,260 --> 01:46:24,040 Once... when you betrayed her. 1615 01:46:25,920 --> 01:46:29,040 And now when she will actually get shot. 1616 01:46:31,140 --> 01:46:34,600 But... marriage? 1617 01:46:38,840 --> 01:46:45,090 Gulabo, prostitutes only have buyers, not husbands. 1618 01:47:20,510 --> 01:47:21,550 Auntie. 1619 01:47:37,070 --> 01:47:39,370 Jamila, leave immediately with these two. 1620 01:47:39,790 --> 01:47:42,060 I won't go anywhere. - What do you mean? 1621 01:47:42,190 --> 01:47:44,620 It was decided yesterday that you'd go to Lucknow with these two. 1622 01:47:44,750 --> 01:47:45,910 I won't go anywhere. 1623 01:47:46,040 --> 01:47:47,590 I won't leave all of you alone in this situation. 1624 01:47:47,720 --> 01:47:50,730 Begum Jaan asked you to leave now. 1625 01:47:50,860 --> 01:47:52,800 We are not her mothers, but we do have a right over her. 1626 01:47:52,930 --> 01:47:54,730 I will leave with all of you. - Quiet. 1627 01:47:54,860 --> 01:47:57,060 Jamila, stop arguing and leave. 1628 01:47:57,190 --> 01:47:59,950 Begum Jaan, this is my fight too. 1629 01:48:00,080 --> 01:48:02,340 Enough. Quiet. - I won't abandon all of you. 1630 01:48:02,470 --> 01:48:04,790 Jamila, this is no time to argue. 1631 01:48:04,920 --> 01:48:07,090 Leave now with Laadli and Shabnam through the back door. 1632 01:48:07,220 --> 01:48:08,470 We can be attacked at any time. 1633 01:48:09,230 --> 01:48:10,230 Salim. 1634 01:48:10,360 --> 01:48:12,040 Motherfucker! 1635 01:48:12,170 --> 01:48:13,870 Everyone, get in position. 1636 01:48:15,040 --> 01:48:17,340 Auntie, get out of here! 1637 01:48:17,470 --> 01:48:19,210 Aim properly, guys. 1638 01:48:19,340 --> 01:48:21,260 Rubina. - Salim, careful. 1639 01:48:22,440 --> 01:48:23,620 Careful! 1640 01:48:25,210 --> 01:48:28,100 Is she your wife? Shoot them! 1641 01:48:38,570 --> 01:48:40,650 They only have a handful of guns. 1642 01:48:41,130 --> 01:48:42,450 Shoot them. 1643 01:48:44,620 --> 01:48:48,730 Useless! All of you go and mix up with those prostitutes. 1644 01:49:08,200 --> 01:49:09,710 Damn! 1645 01:49:35,730 --> 01:49:37,870 Maina! - Maina. 1646 01:49:38,300 --> 01:49:40,400 Scumbags! They shot her in the back. 1647 01:49:40,830 --> 01:49:42,400 Bloody rascals. 1648 01:49:43,500 --> 01:49:45,360 Come on, guys. Hurry up. 1649 01:49:45,840 --> 01:49:47,290 Come on, get down. 1650 01:49:47,580 --> 01:49:49,540 Get this over with quickly. 1651 01:49:52,520 --> 01:49:53,750 Rani, be careful! 1652 01:49:56,870 --> 01:49:58,560 Bloody rascals! 1653 01:49:59,900 --> 01:50:03,740 Bloody rascals! 1654 01:50:12,810 --> 01:50:14,210 Lata! 1655 01:50:16,600 --> 01:50:19,610 Bloody lowlife! 1656 01:50:33,870 --> 01:50:35,910 What's the hurry? 1657 01:51:33,220 --> 01:51:34,360 Hey! 1658 01:51:35,150 --> 01:51:36,380 Hey! 1659 01:51:37,890 --> 01:51:38,920 Hey! 1660 01:51:40,480 --> 01:51:41,620 Stop it! 1661 01:51:41,990 --> 01:51:45,650 Ask her to stop it! Ask her to stop! 1662 01:51:47,190 --> 01:51:48,150 Stop it! 1663 01:51:48,280 --> 01:51:50,390 She is like a daughter to me. Ask her to stop. 1664 01:51:50,520 --> 01:51:53,060 It was a mistake. Mistake! 1665 01:51:53,190 --> 01:51:54,760 Look at me. I made a mistake. 1666 01:51:54,890 --> 01:51:57,630 I made a mistake. Stop. 1667 01:51:58,260 --> 01:52:01,010 Hey... Let them go. 1668 01:52:01,140 --> 01:52:03,870 Let them go! Let them go! 1669 01:52:04,210 --> 01:52:07,360 Dear, please put your clothes back on. 1670 01:52:11,260 --> 01:52:13,060 Please forgive me. 1671 01:52:57,980 --> 01:52:59,860 Dear Lord... 1672 01:53:22,940 --> 01:53:25,150 Prostitutes might not have husbands. 1673 01:53:26,050 --> 01:53:27,840 But they do have daughters. 1674 01:53:53,400 --> 01:53:54,400 Begum Jaan. 1675 01:53:57,520 --> 01:53:58,560 Salim. 1676 01:54:00,140 --> 01:54:01,250 I can't see anything. 1677 01:54:01,380 --> 01:54:02,400 It's all quiet. 1678 01:54:03,380 --> 01:54:04,550 Amba. - Yes. 1679 01:54:04,680 --> 01:54:05,730 Come. 1680 01:54:07,520 --> 01:54:10,470 Amba, careful. 1681 01:54:13,950 --> 01:54:15,650 Welcome. 1682 01:54:15,780 --> 01:54:17,410 We were waiting for you. 1683 01:54:17,970 --> 01:54:20,840 Kabir, when did this happen? 1684 01:54:21,700 --> 01:54:25,390 Sir, accidents can be unpredictable. 1685 01:54:37,320 --> 01:54:38,280 Begum Jaan. 1686 01:55:10,580 --> 01:55:11,910 Let's go. 1687 01:55:15,420 --> 01:55:17,000 It's over. 1688 01:55:19,970 --> 01:55:22,210 Rascals! 1689 01:55:24,020 --> 01:55:25,790 Bastards! 1690 01:55:48,360 --> 01:55:49,690 Rascals! 1691 01:55:49,820 --> 01:55:53,230 Where do you think you're going? You torched our house, you scumbag! 1692 01:55:53,680 --> 01:55:54,700 Stop! 1693 01:55:54,830 --> 01:55:56,610 Where do you think you're going? 1694 01:55:56,740 --> 01:55:58,390 Rascals! 1695 01:56:08,400 --> 01:56:10,780 Uncle Salim! 1696 01:56:27,010 --> 01:56:28,180 Uncle Salim! 1697 01:56:52,040 --> 01:56:54,890 We evicted them for you. 1698 01:56:55,530 --> 01:56:56,870 You can go now. 1699 01:56:57,260 --> 01:57:00,810 Because you won't be able to tolerate what happens next. 1700 01:57:00,940 --> 01:57:07,480 You see, my boys are going to reinstate this brothel for a while. 1701 01:57:08,060 --> 01:57:11,500 There must be some advantage of evicting a brothel. 1702 01:58:13,050 --> 01:58:14,170 What happened? 1703 01:58:16,930 --> 01:58:18,140 Hey! 1704 01:58:19,190 --> 01:58:20,800 Sluts, what are you doing? 1705 01:58:20,930 --> 01:58:22,820 You will all die. - What's happening, Kabir? 1706 01:58:34,600 --> 01:58:37,890 Your clients won't save you. 1707 01:58:38,600 --> 01:58:39,780 Come back. 1708 01:59:21,940 --> 01:59:23,390 Wait! 1709 01:59:37,110 --> 01:59:38,150 Auntie! 1710 01:59:40,210 --> 01:59:43,460 Tell me the story of Padmavati. 1711 01:59:47,140 --> 01:59:51,770 It was a moonless night when the world plunged into darkness. 1712 01:59:52,700 --> 01:59:55,380 The sun and moon disappeared from sight. 1713 01:59:56,460 --> 02:00:02,600 When 12,000 Rajput women gathered in the temple of Chittaur. 1714 02:00:03,540 --> 02:00:08,310 Queen Padmavati entered the temple 1715 02:00:09,560 --> 02:00:11,860 and evoked the God of fire. 1716 02:00:13,120 --> 02:00:14,860 "Oh Fire God," 1717 02:00:15,270 --> 02:00:18,870 "come and perish our body, our soul" 1718 02:00:19,130 --> 02:00:21,900 "and this darkness." 1719 02:00:25,220 --> 02:00:29,450 Queen Padmavati, who was standing in front of the fire 1720 02:00:29,980 --> 02:00:31,690 had only two options. 1721 02:00:32,290 --> 02:00:35,580 First, surrendering to the enemy. 1722 02:00:35,710 --> 02:00:39,790 Bowing before them and leading a life of slavery. 1723 02:00:40,370 --> 02:00:44,350 Or sacrificing her life. 1724 02:00:44,480 --> 02:00:48,840 A glorious death, like the way she had been living so far. 1725 02:00:49,270 --> 02:00:51,830 With her head held high, on her own terms. 1726 02:00:51,960 --> 02:00:53,790 Like a queen. 1727 02:00:54,310 --> 02:00:55,290 And... 1728 02:00:55,420 --> 02:00:58,850 Queen Padmavati chose the option 1729 02:00:58,980 --> 02:01:01,920 that suits a queen. 1730 02:01:02,390 --> 02:01:06,000 Standing on the verge of death 1731 02:01:06,310 --> 02:01:11,360 Queen Padmavati jumped into that fire and let her self-esteem prevail. 1732 02:01:11,930 --> 02:01:13,240 She made it immortal. 1733 02:01:14,070 --> 02:01:15,070 She made it immortal. 1734 02:01:15,200 --> 02:01:27,610 "When the darkness will slowly recede." 1735 02:01:32,820 --> 02:01:38,640 "When the clouds of sorrow fade away" 1736 02:01:38,770 --> 02:01:45,080 "and we'll be graced by a sea of joy." 1737 02:01:47,580 --> 02:01:53,100 "When the sky will sway" 1738 02:01:53,540 --> 02:01:59,610 "and the earth will sing songs." 1739 02:01:59,740 --> 02:02:04,940 "That dawn will come from us." 1740 02:02:05,320 --> 02:02:10,620 "That dawn will come from us." 1741 02:02:11,230 --> 02:02:16,720 "That dawn will come from us." 1742 02:02:17,130 --> 02:02:22,660 "That dawn will come from us." 1743 02:02:25,780 --> 02:02:29,320 "The dawn for which" 1744 02:02:29,450 --> 02:02:38,170 "we've been yearning for centuries." 1745 02:02:43,530 --> 02:02:49,080 "The glorious dawn for which" 1746 02:02:49,510 --> 02:02:55,680 "we endure all the sorrows." 1747 02:03:01,400 --> 02:03:07,180 "These craving, yearning souls" 1748 02:03:07,310 --> 02:03:12,870 "will someday be blessed." 1749 02:03:13,150 --> 02:03:18,650 "That dawn will come from us." 1750 02:03:19,120 --> 02:03:25,060 "That dawn will come from us." 1751 02:03:55,960 --> 02:04:01,520 "I admit that the price of our desires" 1752 02:04:01,920 --> 02:04:08,100 "are not too high." 1753 02:04:13,560 --> 02:04:19,110 "Even soil has some value" 1754 02:04:19,500 --> 02:04:25,880 "but humans aren't worth anything." 1755 02:04:28,430 --> 02:04:34,120 "When the honor of humans" 1756 02:04:34,250 --> 02:04:40,160 "won't come with a price tag." 1757 02:04:40,540 --> 02:04:45,780 "That dawn will come from us." 1758 02:04:46,150 --> 02:04:51,570 "That dawn will come from us." 1759 02:04:51,950 --> 02:04:57,840 "That dawn will come from us." 1760 02:04:57,970 --> 02:05:03,370 "That dawn will come from us." 1761 02:05:03,790 --> 02:05:09,330 "That dawn will come from us." 1762 02:05:09,710 --> 02:05:15,470 "That dawn will come from us."