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Listen Tara's mother
Yes, what is it?
I'm not feeling well today...
feeling quite weak...
Please ask Nimai to perform Pooja (worship)
Today is Full Moon, an auspicious day. Only offering flowers won't do.
The Rituals should be proper
Proper indeed...!?
Proper Rituals needs money
God doesn't know our situation?
If anything happens to you...
your God will starve and we along with HIM.
Your morning nagging has started?
Mother! Help!! Come quick!!
What happened?
Who's this sleeping??
Get up!! Get up!!
Is this a place to sleep?
What audacity! Sleeping in a temple!
What nonsense!
Greetings Ma'am
I'm sorry...
I arrived very late in the night... didn't realize this is a temple...
Please don't be angry... I can explain...
Don't touch!!
I've returned after 15 years...
I've forgotten everything.
Don't you recognize me?
You are �
- You know a lady called Chand? - Yes
I am her nephew.
I searched but couldn't find her place.
Oh! Chand's nephew...
You grown into a snazzy, handsome city boy!
How would I have recognized you?
Do you remember me?
I am the temple priest's wife.
- Now I remember - God bless, son
Your Chand aunt has shifted to another house
Her house was swept away in the last flood
We've always been here. You could've come to our place.
You needn't have slept on cold temple steps.
Come home, son
Look, who's come...
Sit son
This is Chand's nephew, Shyama
Oh you're Chand's nephew!
You've come on an auspicious day.
We were worrying about money for the Pooja
God has sent Shyama....
Money...?
Err..., of course, I'll pay for it. It's God's work.
Tara, please clean the temple properly for the Pooja
Oh! This is Tara...
She's really grown up into a fine young lady.
Time doesn't wait for anyone
You've returned after so many years
A girl's age doesn't lessen nor the problems of the poor
Come, freshen up and have a bite.
No Masi, how can I eat before my morning Pooja
Besides I'm fasting today.
Here...
The money for the Pooja arrangements
Tara, please call the priest Nimai for the Pooja...
Why? We'll slog on empty stomach and Nimai will take the money!
You keep quiet! I'll do the needful!
Come Tara
Wear this new sari.
- Why? - Just wear it
Last night a strange man came in my boat
I asked him where he's from? No reply
...where he's headed? No reply
...why he's come? He said "for peace"
He gave twenty rupees! Didn't even take back the change!
He must have been drunk!
Or else why talk thus?
No - no! He wasn't drunk!
God had appeared in his dream
This morning I saw him meditating on the temple steps.
And he even gave us money for our Pooja expenses!
Come for tonight's festivities
Aunt!
Aunty, it's me, Shyama. I'm back!
- Leave me! - I've returned.
Where had you disappeared!
15 years waiting for you, my tears have long dried
You never thought of your poor Aunt all these years!
I starved and fed you.
And this is what I get, you rascal!
Yes! Why shouldn't you?
Like father, like son.
Please don't say this. I'm back now.
What about your father and his mistress?
Father is no more.
That woman disappeared after his death.
Gone...!
So she ran away with all his money and possessions!
Serves him right!
And that's why you have come back?
Nonsense! You think I need his money!?
Do you know, I earn much more than my father
The thing is... of late I've got quite nostalgic�.
the village... the countryside strewn with white 'Kas' flowers...
Memories tugged at my heart strings I couldn't bear any longer...
I dropped everything and came back to you!
Tara's mother found Shyama meditating on the temple steps
Is it?
Tara...
- For whom are these flowers? - For the deity
All for the deity, none for the mortal?
First the deity, then the mortal.
Fine, please your Lord.
He'll listen to you. Who'll listen to me?
Let's have some tea.
We've enough time to reach
Tea for everyone please
There's unseen power in our temple
Our Deity will listen if you pray sincerely.
Today is a big festival
A son of the soil is back after 15 years
That's nothing! Last year we had bad crop...
This time we prayed hard and God blessed us with good harvest!
Who believes in God nowadays! Today there's only dishonesty, violence!
Shut up! You need to have faith.
HE will definitely listen to your prayers
Fine! If you say so!
I went looking for Krishna...
searched for HIM everywhere...
but returned disheartened...
I went looking for Krishna...
searched for HIM everywhere...
but returned disheartened...
With the magic of his flute...
He has enchanted me...
Ignoring all shame and dishonour
I left home and hearth in search of him
I took every guise for him...
Just for a glimpse...
The bank of river Yamuna, The branches of the Kadamba tree...
The peacock feather for his hair, The anklets for his feet...
But he didn't come to the Bank of the Yamuna...
And I nearly died of shame...
Where are you my Love...?
I have been calling out to you with my flute...
I have been so lonely without you...
Where have you gone, my Radha...
O my la-di-da Radha...
Let bygones be bygones...
For my sake...
Listen, my dear Radha...
You know my forgetful nature
Please forgive me Lets go to the banks of Yamuna
My flute is beckoning you
What happened...!?
Shyama! You here! So late!?
Strange! I wanted to sleep in the temple but dozed off at Aunt's place
Don't know how... Some divine power pulled me here!
It should've pulled you to the temple! Why Tara's house?
I'm surprised myself...? If I knew I would've told you...
What happened...?
I don't know... an insect bit me... It's hurting badly!
I had an amazing dream last night
God appeared and blessed Tara and Shyama
They make such a nice couple
How does your dream matter? Would his family agree?
Ma is making up stories for my marriage...
saying God appeared in her dream... What lies!
They are not lies my child!
Dreams and desires are so close that your mother may actually believe it's true
But nothing is hidden from God HE knows what is Lie, what is Truth!
Your priest's salary can't get our daughter married! Talking big won't help!
How would you understand a mother's pain!
I know that woman's cunning tricks
says God is coming in her dreams!
Shyama is MY nephew! God should be coming in MY dreams!
I'll decide about his marriage. Who's she?
I can see through her cleverness!
Tara's mother won't tell such lies
You be quiet!
Forget about her... Take my case...
Why did I return on an auspicious day?
Last night instead of the temple, I sleepwalked to her house
I didn't know Tara
Why is she always in front of my eyes?
A girl's image will always dance before your eyes!
Let her dance. She's beautiful
What will I do with her beauty?
Her father can't even afford a simple ceremony!
I don't need her father's money?
By God's grace, I have enough money
Heed my advice. You won't find a girl like Tara.
So what if she can't afford dowry.
She has good understanding of the scriptures
My child, henceforth you are no longer ours
I have offered you to him...
He will now be your everything
You must stand by him through good and bad times
And he will protect and look after you
Remember child...
God is always watching over us
Go my child
I saw a dream
Dream? Again?
It was a bad dream. I dreamt I was falling from a great height!
That's true
Why say so...?
You married a poor girl like me
Never talk like this
Do you know...
For a Tantrik, Woman is SHAKTI (Power)
This is not a village, silly This is a town.
Is this your own house?
Would I bring you to somebody else's house
The house is in such a shabby state...
When there's no woman...
Now you are here, the house will look like a home
Why doesn't Chand Aunt stay with you?
She won't leave her village
My family deity
Sit
You relax, I'll get some groceries
Greetings. Good you came.
You'd been pestering me to marry? Go and see. I'm finally married.
Really! You finally came to your senses.
- Where are you off to? - To buy groceries.
You'll must be tired after a long journey Why don't you'll eat at my place?
I don't mind, but she's a priest's daughter. She won't eat outside.
All right I'll meet the bride. You return soon.
A woman makes a home look beautiful
Let me see
So what if you're a priest's daughter
You are decked in such finery
No, my father is very poor All this is given by him
Why so shy?
Heard the latest? Shyama's got a new girl.
Another one? So what? It's nothing new!
But this one looks like a decent girl
Is that so? Come let's visit
Ramu, how are you?
Where did you disappear?!
You escaped, but Kasi is still in jail!
I had gone to my aunt's village
She got me married!
All my money was spent on the wedding
Can you lend me some?
You took your share. The rest of the loot got caught.
I'll give you good news next week
You really got married... or just one of your flings?
No, no, I'm really married!
I'll see you later
Woman and Man complement each other's strength
You've known Jagannath Pooja. Now see Kali Pooja (Worship)!
Shyama...
Coming...
Coming
Namaskar. Sir, You here?
So now I need an invitation?
My aunt had sent for me. I went to her village to meet her
There she got me forcibly married!
What...?! You got married?!
You couldn't find anybody else for your jokes!?
You don't believe me? Please see for yourself.
My village priest's daughter, Tara
When did this marriage take place?
Last Thursday
Who all are there at your home?
Father, Mother
Since how long have you know Shyama?
I didn't know Shyama. His aunt fixed the marriage
All right. Come with me.
Don't worry. The Inspector is my friend.
I'm an astrologer...
So the Police sometimes seek my help to solve any crime
The Police Station is nearby. I'll be back soon.
Coming. Getting my shirt.
Get in
I want the truth. Where did you pick up this woman?
The truth Sir. I swear by Ma Kali. I've married her.
Is this the man who cheated you?
No, sir, he was much shorter.
You wrongly suspected me sir!
May I take your leave?
Go. But report every Sunday
I'll take care of that sir
Let's go
All this expensive stuff and that gold chain...
where did you get it from?
So you still don't believe I'm married!
You can send people to my village to ascertain the truth
My wife Tara is the only daughter
My in-laws weren't letting me go.
They wanted me to stay in the village
That would've been better for you. Here you would be behind bars
Your friends are in jail. You escaped due to lack of evidence
Now you are married...
Leave this life of crime and try to lead a decent life
Yes, I was thinking on similar lines
Now I'm married, I'll try to reform... change my ways...
I was thinking of selling my land...
starting a new business in another city
If you all become saints, we'll be unemployed
- Is Shyama home? - No, he's out
You are...
I'm his wife.
- Please sit. - No, I'll come later
I wanted to consult Shyama for my horoscope
Since I was passing by, I thought I'll just find out.
- Bye - Please have some sweets.
No please, I can't have anything unless I give you a wedding gift
I'll come some other time. Bye.
Why are you outside so late at night?
This is not your village, this is a town. Come.
- A girl had dropped in to see you. - Girl?
She seemed from theatre, wanted to consult you for her horoscope
Oh! How much can I slog? I'm exhausted!
They called me for official work and got me busy with personal predictions
I told him there's Pooja at home and got out of there
- You prepare for the Pooja ritual - What about dinner?
Don't worry. I got food from outside
Today's Pooja will take time. Its Tantrik Rituals.
I'll worship you today
You're my SHAKTI (Power)
Drink
- Hello Shyama! - Greetings Rasik Babu (Sir)
All well?
Come, let's sit inside.
- I heard you got married. - Yes, it happened suddenly.
- How's she, good looking? - Very beautiful
- When you're inviting me for dinner - Whenever you say
I've some work with you.
I'm planning to sell off my land and start business elsewhere
Why? Your astrology business is doing well?
I recommend your name to all
All your predictions for me have come true
- Really? - Of course
Why do you want to sell the land?
I don't feel like staying here
I predict change of residence for you?
Shyama, I am looking for a place for a petrol pump
Is that so?
Please come home one day. We'll discuss about it.
- Please let me know when you're visiting. - Of course.
See you.
I'll definitely come.
Oh it's you...!!
I got so startled!
Now, the home feels like a home
What took you so long?
I'd returned after so long. I had to meet a lot of people.
All were full praise for you.
Why buy this? We can grow our own vegetables.
All right. But you do that when we shift to a new house.
Why shift? This is our own home?
I've seen a much better place in Cuttack
People aren't good here. I'd rather leave.
People are same everywhere.
You've not seen the world.
You're wrong. I've been to many places of pilgrimage
Kasi, Vrindavan, Rameshwaram...
There are bad people even in holy places. My father says...
People aren't bad, some have control over themselves, some don't!
Listen...
How does the song come from the radio?
From inside the radio.
That means somebody is sitting inside, singing?
Silly, How can anybody be inside!
It's machine! It's magic!
Magic! But father says sound is eternal!
No, No! I'm telling you it's magic.
No, father says, words that we speak remain forever in the sky.
Nonsense! There are these rich people...
They charge lot of money to sing
So their voice will stay, not ours.
But everyone is equal in God's eyes
- Wake up!! - What happened?
Your wedding jewelery... all missing ! !
Oh ho! So much tears over this?
Wedding's over. What use of jewelery?
Our life isn't tied to those jewels!
Forget about it...
Ramu, What's up?
We worked out a new plan for next Sunday...
Stop! Keep me out of it...
I'm married! I want to stay away from all this!
After marriage you're totally under your wife's thumb!
Hey, keep her out of it.
Look at you... You're totally lost in love!
Tara, you seem very upset?
My wedding jewelery are all stolen!
Shyama must have screamed at you!
He didn't say a word! He told me to forget the jewels!
You know, he's so spiritual. Always thinking of God.
Oh sure! The epitome of righteousness! Why should he scream at you?
- Someone's coming to your house - But he's out
You have to interact with his clients. Your husband's running a business
He's not going to eat you up!
This is not some village or jungle! This is a town!
You're the wife of a 'Tantrik'! Why do you fear?!
No! I have no fear!
Shyama's not home...?
- No - It's alright...
If we knew about the marriage, I would've attended.
Otherwise what are friends for?
I'm like a family member, I come here very often
Go! Go and change!
Shyama wants to sell me his land
I can't fathom him!
I don't want him to sell his land and go elsewhere
Amazing...!
You've changed the look of this house
A bit of repair and the place would look great!
I'm a building contractor. He could've told me.
He's so silly.
Anyway tell him to see me tonight
He's gone to the bazaar. He'll be back soon.
- I'll get tea for you - No, no...!
I don't need anything
It's getting late. I've to go to the site.
Here...
Please take...
You're a new bride. Have to gift you something.
- Bye - Please have some sweets
No, no! I'll come at leisure, have sweets, tea, everything...
See you
Rasik had come to see you
He gifted me Rs.200. How is he as a person?
He's alright. I've spoken to him about selling this land
Rasik is not a good man
Why? What happened?
I didn't like the way he looked at me
Leave it be. I just need the land sold off
And he's not going to eat up, is he?
Who can eat me? Can you...?
Want to see...?
Ma Kali, please watch over us.
( Off screen ) Fraud, keep your fake jewelery!
Rascal, stealing from my own house ! !
I don't know palmistry, but I can see a great change in my life
Let's see?
Here... this line...
Whoever consults you, you tell them they haven't got what they deserve.
Whatever I've got, is more than what I deserve!
How do you know if your predictions come true?
How can I be sure! It's a profession.
People pay me for my predictions
Like you go to a doctor, but you can still die!
It's God's will!
Can you predict Rasik's future?
Loss of Money.
Only loss of Money?!
He's come thrice. Next time he'll lose more than just money!
He's a fool. Let him dream. We just need our work done.
This is the land.
That entire area? Good.
It's perfect. Hope it fits in our budget.
- Greetings Shambhu Babu - This is Shyama. It's his land.
This is Sanatan Babu. A person of respect.
You wanted to sell your land. Hence I brought him.
Please come in.
Sorry, I'm in a hurry.
Kindly consider his proposal. It's for a noble cause.
He runs an ASHRAM, (Shelter for destitute women )
He has to shift the ASHRAM premises I came to show him the place
I'll take your leave. Sanatan Babu, I'll see you later.
Please enter
Please sit
You already have a good place
Then why shift the ASHRAM
We had promised the landowner we'd vacate whenever he wanted
And now he needs his land back.
I'm honoured by your visit...
But Shambhu is not aware I'm negotiating elsewhere
I hope you are still open to my proposal
This would have been perfect for the ASHRAM
Where would these orphans go?
I can pay you Rs. 20,000
30,000 is what I'm being offered
Please ask him to have tea
I don't drink tea.
I thought Rs. 20,000 would do...
But if I can manage from the Ashram's building donation fund.
I'll pay the rest
One needs money to run a house!
Or else who wouldn't contribute for a good cause?
Alright. I'll try my best
But please consider us
(Video Screening)
She has learnt insolence instead of manners
Lets strip her before she strips us
It was Krishna who rushed to save Draupadi's honour
No one will come to save the honour of a ***?
I've already given my honour to my Krishna
Remove this sham of virtuosity!
Go on! Shout for help!
Else people will say...
that Ganga has fallen easy prey to sins of flesh
- Where are you going? - Nowhere.
(Light Knocking sound)
Tara, say I'm not home.
Who's knocking on the window so late in the night?
They know I sleep out. They don't want to disturb the neighbours
They're bad men. I'd rather not meet them.
- Say I'm not in. - I can't tell lies.
Don't be silly. Or else they will jump in. Go.
- Shyama! - Kashi. You here!
Good you ran away. All are in jail.
- Leave quickly. - I escaped. Came to see you.
Go away. The police is keeping strict vigil on me.
Nobody's seen me.
The tea-stall owner's keeping an eye on me.
Is there anything to eat? I'm hungry. Anything.
Tara, get him food.
You've changed after marriage.
We'll talk later... Go now... Quickly... Please!
- Let me eat. - Run off.
- I'll meet you behind the temple. - Ok, go quick!
I'll wait for you.
Don't worry. let's sleep.
(Knocking on door)
Shyama, open the door.
Shyama, come out.
Where are the stolen goods?
I swear by Goddess Kali, I don't know.
- Kashi was just visiting. - Yes, it's a good time to socialize.
Don't drag God into this!
Call Tara.
Tell the truth.
It's true. He came empty handed.
He was hungry. I gave him food.
Sir!
Again up to your tricks!
- Sir, I found this bundle. - I know nothing. It's not mine.
We'll see. You come with me.
Shyama, you too come to the Police Station
You'll never change. I thought you'll reform after marriage.
But it's become a cover for you.
- Greetings Rasik Babu. - Welcome, welcome. All well?
Fine. But I'm waiting for your deal.
What's the hurry to shift out? You think we stink?
No, no! Why do you say so?
There aren't many generous people like you in this world.
Now that we're two, I need more money.
- Kindly consider my land deal. - Surely.
Please.
What's he doing here?
It was time for his evening prayer.
Greetings
Please sit.
The ambience here is pure.
There is God's grace in your house.
If the orphanage would be here, the girls will get peace.
I can't compel you.
It's a humble request.
Please think it over.
If you bring happiness to the orphans...
God will bless you.
Here's the advance.
What's the need for advance? Your word is good enough.
Pay when we register the land.
I'll get going. It's late.
I've to reach the Orphanage.
Please inform Shambhu Babu after fixing the date.
I'll get rickshaw for you.
No, thanks. I've to count every penny.
We have a very modest budget.
How far can it be?
On foot, it'll take me an hour or so.
I'll take your leave.
Rs. 25-30 for charity is okay...
But Rs. 5000!
That means you won't sell him the land?
Shyama, come.
Please sit.
Why should I come here? You inform on me!
- Why're you angry? - Shouldn't I be angry? - Please sit.
You informed police of Kashi's visit and got me into a lot of trouble!
But nothing happened. You're fine.
So what if Kashi got caught? Go on, drink.
I heard Shyama's got himself a brand new piece?
Shyama, you here?! We looked for you all over.
It's been so long. Let's have a drink session.
- We can't drink at my place. - Why not?
Look at him. He's turned into a hermit.
Alright. We have other options.
If nothing else...
Malati's place is always there
This saint behaviour doesn't suit you.
Malati's been waiting for you. Come!
Alright. Let's go.
- Then we've to cook up a story at home. - Story...?
- Alright, you go home. - We'll cook up a story. - We'll come
You go on. We'll come.
Tea please
My sweetheart is working so hard
Why so much love today?
( Off-screen ) Shyama!
Coming.
- My my... Shyama you...! - Oh, you're home!
Greetings sister.
We'd been looking for you all over. We finally found you.
Know what? We're going to see a bride for him
Bride? For him!
He's a sample. Who'll marry this joker?
You'll find out yourself
- You've to come with us - Why?
Or else who will read the bride's future.
Then I must come.
- Where is she from? - Come. You'll know.
You'll go ahead. I'm coming.
Tara, I'll go with them?
Alright. But not in this shirt. I'll get a better one.
Come soon.
I've got some good stuff to drink.
We'll have a great time at Malati's.
- Malati was asking about you. - I won't drink much
Look who we brought along
After ages... How did you lose your way here?
Anyway...
I'm fortunate indeed!
So what if Shyama didn't treat us for his marriage
We'll celebrate in his honour, what say?
- Cheers! - Cheers!!
I won't be able to stay for long.
Why? You're so scared of your wife?
- No! - Then...?
I'm not scared, I don't want to hurt her.
We couldn't imagine, you'd be such a loving husband
A good woman gets true love
Who'll love me?
I'm so unfortunate!
Don't talk like this.
You're the moon of our dark sky.
Shyama
Where could he be?
No one to be seen? Shyama!
Shyama!
Isn't Shyama home?
- Isn't Shyama home? - He has gone out.
But he'd invited me.
We were to discuss the deal and then eat... drink...
He'll be late.
Anyway, you're here...
Can I have a glass?
Enough...!
No please! No more drinks
Won't you'll go home? I'm going home
Shut up. Always talking of going home. Stay!
We're treating you to drinks and you're in a hurry to go.
Where do you have money to treat?
This treat is on Rasik Babu.
Rasik Babu!
So, the Pooja is still on?
Carry on... Carry on...
Why're you standing? Please sit.
What's the hurry?
Yes, What's the hurry!
Carry on... Carry on...
Alcohol is part of TANTRIK ritual.
Here... Please drink.
Make it holy. Please drink
How long would it take?
Where are you going?
Tara! What are you doing?!
Hold him! Ma Kali's waiting for him! I'll sacrifice him!
You'll get us both hanged.
I'll not rest till I've killed him.
You call me here and scandalize me!
I'll get you for this!
- Tara, enough! - I'll kill him!
- You did this for money! - False! False!
How could you stoop so low!
Let the tears wash away your sorrow
I will not stop you.
But...
can you erase your past with your tears?
Hence...
Don't be shattered.
Be brave.
Arise
Why did you leave home?
Isn't your husband's home, your own home!
You have the same Legal right over the house as he has!
I don't want any Legal Rights, nor do I want sympathy.
I just want to live with dignity.
What an irony of fate!
We came to you for help,
Now you've come to us for shelter.
We've to vacate this place. Where would we keep you?
Don't worry. She'll stay with us wherever we go.
As per rules, you've to file a Police Report before we admit you.
So you have to report at the Police Station
No I'll not go to police.
Terrible news! The woman who you sent back...
- What happened? - Her in-laws burnt her to death!!
Don't lose heart.
We are with you!
What's happened is happened. Grieving won't help!
Look at Tara. She taken a week to adjust. She's fine now.
Be strong. Immerse yourself in work.
I don't know if God exists or not?
But I know that if one lives for others, it gives meaning to life.
I wish you never to be dependent on another.
The Ashram is not for personal use.
It stands for Community Service!
Come on... Get up...
Let me do the talking.
I'll be quiet. I've heard he is an upright man.
Don't behave like a lawyer. Be tactful.
Good day. May we enter?
I was about to leave for the school. Please enter.
Please be seated
- We needed to talk to you - Yes?
There's been an unfortunate accident at his house...
A woman had come to you for shelter
My brother's wife. You had met her.
She spoke very highly of you.
She was mentally unstable. She thought we were her enemies !
Last week she committed suicide by setting herself afire !
How can I help in this case?
You had given shelter. Who knew she'd do this?
I regret we couldn't accommodate her in the Ashram.
Because we have space problem
We are trying to shift the Ashram
If you wish we can help you
Kindly let us know your requirement...
And what rent you can afford.
I don't have time for this discussion
I'll be late for school. It's a matter of my job.
Besides, I'm only Honourary Secretary. You may speak to the trustees.
Alright we'll speak to the trustees
Wait please. One more issue.
A suicide case will give rise to rumours.
the woman was here for a night...
The police may harass you. Why needlessly make rounds of the court.
I'm not an idiot! And I'm old enough to understand your game.
If it's suicide it's different.
But if it's ***, the guilty should be punished!
And if necessary, I shall go to the court.
But a court case will cause gossips? For instance...
a bachelor like you running a Women's Ashram.
People may link you with a girl...
You know what I mean
Why allow rumours to crop up? Your reputation may go into mud!
Good, you brought this up.
I'll have to go to the police before they come.
You think you can treat women anyway you like?
Please leave.
What happened to Radha?
Is there any dearth of sorrow in a woman's life?
Marrying a girl is a problem if one does not have money.
After marriage, she is under the husband's thumb
or suffer the in-law's torture.
In old age she is controlled by her children.
Look at Radha, how much she had to suffer!
- And Kamla too. - Yes.
Her in-laws burnt her alive.
I've come to take Tara home.
Please allow me to take her.
I didn't bring her here. She came here on her own will.
She filed a police report saying that she can't stay with you.
I'll convince her
Please let me meet her.
You know Tara. She didn't leave home on impulse.
She's quite sure of herself
I think you should give her some time.
But if you insist, I'll call her.
- Please call Tara. - OK.
How is Tara?
Women have immense fortitude.
Women don't break so easily.
- Please come. - Where?
Someone's come to see you.
Who is it?
Who else?
First they ill-treat you. When you leave, they come running after you
Tell Sanatan Babu, I don't want to meet him...
I've told the police all that is to be said.
He can check with them. Now go.
What can I do, Sanatan Babu?
I can't think straight all the time.
I'm not so enlightened like you.
After drinks, I lose control over myself.
She's not coming.
- Didn't you tell her husband's here? - She said she's informed the police.
I see... So there is a conspiracy against me
Don't husbands and wives quarrel?
If this was only a domestic quarrel...
Enough!
Will you let me take my wife or not?
That's beyond my capacity.
You use the Orphanage to break people's homes!
It's not true. Please don't get angry.
Please wait. I'll talk to her myself.
Shyama has come.
Do you want me to go with him?
Who am I to advise? It's your decision.
You know Shyama is bad tempered and weak
You must give him a chance.
If you don't want me here, I'll leave.
But I won't go back to that house!
Temper is not the issue, he's lost my trust and respect!
She's not come?!
So, you've brainwashed her!
You've created a farce in the name of the Orphanage
I'm an ordinary human being.
I'm only doing my duty
Your anger won't affect me, It'll only cause you trauma!
You are a fraud! You are a con man!
You've trapped these innocent girls
I'll expose you. I'll see you, you fraud.
If I don't send you to jail, my name is not Shyama!
Stop this ruckus! Get out of here!
- Your wife's complained to Police! - I'll get you! - Get out!
All men are alike
When the wife is at home she's beaten up
When she's away, they run after her
As long as you're cooking, cleaning, 24 hours you'll be fine
Where will you get servant for free?
But a woman's true place is her husband's house
Tara, shouldn't you have gone with your husband?
Yes, once you're back, he'll show his true colour.
Men only want women's body.
You're right
Alright kids, it's late. Now go to sleep.
Don't you expect anything from your husband?
I've seen him.
Do you agree with them?
Men only want woman's body?
How does he tell you, that he desires you.
Your body is a part of your own self.
Men are the same
But you know only one
Wherever you go you'll find them all alike
- Why do you say so? - What?
That all men are the same.
Every man is not the same....
like Sanatan Babu
If it weren't for men like him, how will the world function?
How would you know if a man is good or bad?
You'll know a man only when he's close to you like a husband.
We are so unfortunate!
Why say so? At least we've a place to go. That's enough.
- Where will the others go? - Wherever fate takes them.
Did you know,
Shanta Matron has got transferred to another Orphanage?
Good for her.
What's good? Don't you know she wants to be here?
Come children, let's go.
Go carefully
Give this letter to the manager.
Be good. Take care.
- Good bye - God bless
Shanta Ma'am, I heard you got transferred to a better place
You'll be happy when I leave?
No
Sanatan Babu wants to see you tomorrow morning in the office.
Tell him, I'll hand over the charge tomorrow before I leave.
You're here so late!
Are you happy about my transfer?
Do I have a say in this matter?
But you could have tried to stop it.
Me. But why?
You know my feelings for you. I know yours.
Perhaps you don't want to admit it.
You're mistaken.
According to rules, you can meet me only at the Office
So, you're telling me to leave?
Ok. I'll leave...
But this I'll say before I go...
You are a selfish man... A selfish coward!
We're not permanently closing down the Ashram
We'll find a place to start the Ashram again very soon.
Then you all can come and stay there.
Tara, please call Shanta.
Sanatan Babu! Aunt! Come quick! It's Shanta didi!
What happened!?
Look at Shanta Didi. She had everything.
Why was she after him?
Are men the only source of happiness?
Shanta was in love with Sanatan
Is one-sided love, love at all?
Don't you know Sanatan Babu?
He isn't like other men
He never looked at her that way
He is beyond all this
That's the point. Let's sleep. It's late.
You're still a minor
And you are not an orphan
Your place is not in this Ashram.
It's not a such a serious issue
You should return home.
And we also have to shift
No, I won't go back home.
- Who all are at home? - Father, mother, everyone.
How old are you?
- 17 years. 17! They can't get you married!
My father is very stubborn.
Have some water.
Please give her some food
She's hungry since yesterday
She's run away from home.
They were marrying her off to an old man
Come
I would like you and Tara to escort the young girl back home
Explain that she's a minor, and it's illegal to get her married.
She comes from a very orthodox family.
Only you can convince them.
Alright
Forget what's happened
It's no shame to ask your parents' forgiveness
If you explain they'll surely understand. Don't worry. Come.
Running off like this, any parents will get upset.
If you return soon you'll be forgiven
If you delay, there'll be more problems.
- Won't you come? - Me... but why?
- I can't go alone. - Why alone? He's going.
If I go alone with a man they won't let me in.
- Strange! - Alright. Tara, you come along.
I'm surprised!
How can one be so cruel to such an innocent girl?
She's not innocent. And I'm not surprised.
Why?
Didn't you hear what she said?
What?
She doesn't trust you.
And I can't forgive her for this.
She must have had a bad experience.
I'm only human, not God.
Which is the house?
- This house. - Yes.
No, I won't go. My parents will beat me!
Don't worry, nothing will happen. We're there.
Get in!
Who are you?
I'm Sanatan Das. I'm in charge of the Ashram in the nearby village.
- We've come to drop your daughter. - Come in.
Why didn't you die? You have shamed us.
Why're you doing this to your own daughter?
Please make her understand.
No need to interfere.
Because of your Ashram, girls dare to run away from home.
Please stop.
We don't need your pity! It's said...
The one who loves more than the mother is a witch.
I know what goes on in your Ashram
It's a den of fallen women!
You may scold your daughter or thrash her....
But you have no right to malign the Ashram
Moreover, It's illegal to get a minor married.
If I knew you'd behave like this, I would have taken her to the Police
And you are compelling me to go to the Police Station.
Come Tara.
Sir, Where are you going?
You've come a long way. Please stay for dinner.
I'm an old man. I'm upset about my daughter. Please forgive me.
Besides a storm is brewing. You won't get a boat.
Please stay for the night.
Please sit. I'll be back.
Eat. The food is getting cold.
Even a virtuous woman can slip under bad influence
Some wayward women create a farce in the name of the Ashram!
Imagine what influence it'll have on young innocent girls!
And this virtuous gentleman in white is the real playboy
What happened?
Please come in
Sorry this visit caused you pain
It's raining. Please come in.
Please sit
Please rest
It's all right
I understand...
...but you should not be upset with these people.
Do you know what's the real issue? They can't tolerate others' freedom
They envy you and so they naturally insult you.
They can insult me but not you....
What did they say?
I can't say
One can disrespect the respected
but I'm a very ordinary person
I'm an orphan
My benefactor gave me this responsibility.
Sometimes I think, situation compels me to be good
Otherwise, I'm an average person
You all have put me on a high pedestal
You know about Shanta.
People spread rumours about us
But no one believes it.
They don't believe...
because they see me from outside.
They might even praise me for distancing myself from Shanta
But I know...
I didn't encourage Shanta's feelings because I was scared...
this job, this position...
I was scared I'd lose all this...!
You must be wondering why am I telling you this.
I myself don't know
How long can I suppress my emotions?
Today, I feel like opening my heart to you.
I'm sorry about last night.
I've a lot of regard for you.
Tara, let's not go back to the Ashram.
Let's go elsewhere and start life anew
You're not the person, I thought you were. I'm leaving
There's nothing in the kitchen
Everything is dirty
I was eating out. There's nothing at home.
I'll fetch something.
Why did you come back?
Did the Ashram close down?
Shyama didn't say anything?
Is he good to you?
What's good and what's bad?
Everyone is same every place is same.
Does one always get whatever one desires?
So, why shouldn't I stay here?
Why say so?
How long would you take to build the petrol pump?
It takes time to get the raw materials.
Find an auspicious day. I'll lay the foundation.
From this full moon, good days have started... for you and me too.
Is she alright?
She hasn't broached the topic and I've not asked.
Why did she return? Did they close down?
Who cares! Hope it does close down soon!
It should! It's a farce.
I've left drinking
I only drink milk these days
Shyama, you stop drinks, have only milk.
That's beyond me.
Why not? You've a cow in your house. Drink milk!
So, Rasik has started the work on your land.
There should be a police outpost nearby.
Both can then easily lodge complaints against each other.
No Sir, we won't have problems.
Rasik's left drinking...
And I'm shifting elsewhere and starting a new business.
That's good. I'll see you then.
Police is a big headache.
Better to be away from them.
Can you please call Tara? I've come to meet her.
What do you want from her? Tell me
I'll only speak to her.
You want to turn my house into your Ashram!
Kindly do me a favour and leave us alone.
He's come from afar. Why don't you call her?
Sanatan Babu wants to see you.
Why? What does he want?
I don't know. You deal with it.
Is she coming?
Yes.
I've to go
I'll see you out
Tara
After you were gone...
I gave a lot of thought, and felt I should leave the Ashram.
Why're you telling me this?
I don't want you to lose faith in humanity because of me.
There are good people and bad people.
I could not be your ideal man
it's not your fault, but my shortcomings.
I'm held in high regard
People have immense faith in me...
But...
I've lost faith in myself.
You sell your land to the Ashram
I've brought the money with me.
I'll hand over my charge to you and Shambhu Babu.
and be released from my responsibilities
Then I'll atone for my sin
I don't know what's sin what is not
But I do know, there's no difference between man to man
You're above ordinary
I should have realized this earlier
- Can you identify him? - No.
Sir, I know him...
He's the manager of the Destitute Women's Home
- Anybody know anything else? - We don't know anything.
Do you remember Sanatan Babu...
that manager of the girls' Ashram...?
He's lying dead near the pond. Somebody killed and robbed...
Where were you last night?
- I was with Rasik. - Let's ask your wife.
It's a mystery!
Why did Sanatan come to your place?
He came to enquire about my return.
Why did you return? Was there any problem?
- Why do you ask? - I have to know
Alright. I'll speak.
He didn't deserve my respect.
That's why I came back.
- When did Shyama return last night? - Very late. I was asleep.
Sir, Shyama was with me the entire evening
- I was with Rasik, believe me. - Silence!
When did Sanatan go?
He left immediately.
He said he was going to meet Shambhu Babu.
Shyama come.
Rasik, you too. I'll need to record your statement in Police Station.
I got a letter from Sanatan Babu
Yes, Tara said, he went to see you.
- I am very disappointed with the man. - Why?
Appearances are deceptive, it's unbelievable.
Here's the letter
Dear Shambu Babu, after long deliberation I've realized
I'm no longer fit to run the Ashram
I'll confess that I violated the sanctity of my position
besmirched the good name of the Ashram and hurt a noble soul
I leave all to you and Tara. And atone for my sin.
Regards, Sanatan
It's late. Let's sleep.
Everyday there's one death or another Why grieve unnecessarily?
Come
Who's this?
Isn't this Tara? At such an early hour?
When did you come? Won't you go home?
She's silent. Let's inform her parents.
Tara, come, let's go home.
We got you married so you can be happy with your family.
Conflict is natural between husband and wife.
You can't just leave your husband and sit in this Kali temple.
What will people say?
Woman's duty is to serve her husband and children.
This is not your age for renunciation.
We'll be happy if you go back to your husband.
I don't want to be bound by MAYA ( attachment)
I'm beyond it.
I'm RADHIKA (the lover)
I'm PARVATI (the wife )
I'm KALI (the destroyer)
What happened to Tara?
Shyama spent the money on the marriage hence...
Tara lost her rights to return to her parents' home...
Now she has renounced the world...
and has offered herself to Goddess Kali.
This is our Tara
Our devotion has been duly rewarded
Ma Kali has blessed us for our ancestors' good Karma
(Hymn in praise of Goddess Kali)
Hail Goddess Tara
Hail Shyama
Don't praise me
Ma Kali and Tara has made this possible
- All this is by the grace of Tara - Hail Ma Tara
A girl of your village, Tara...
...an incarnation of Goddess Kali, is indeed beyond belief!
But it is our good fortune.
She helps her devotees due to their implicit faith in her
Let's make this a Tara pilgrimage
- For this I'll need your contribution. - Sure.
If I can fulfill this task I'll be grateful.
Can I count on your financial support? - Surely!
I'm unfortunate! How long can I bear the torture of my in-laws...
Please save me. I surrender to you. Only you can protect me
Don't bow before anyone
Don't surrender before anyone
You must first respect yourself
There is SHAKTI in you. You must let others know
Ma, you reached here because your husband is a great man
Would any man give so much respect to his wife!
Why can't you command respect?
You must first realize that you are SHAKTI
Then only will men realize.
Those who ill-treat their women folk will be duly punished
First I used to think that God is watching over us...
Then I thought the Police is watching over us...
But now I realize...
It's YOU, who can watch over YOURSELF!
You know our village girl, Tara? She's got the blessings of Ma Kali
- She has cured many - Indeed?
Yesterday a sick man came to her, instantly got well!
She's fortunate indeed to get a husband like Shyama.
This evening there is a big Kali Pooja. You all must come.
All your wishes will be fulfilled
You thought you're very clever!
- You shouldn't have come here. - Why? This is Tara's village!
Let her worship Kali We'll take care of you
- What's my crime? - Your crime...?!
I'm arresting you on charge of Sanatan's ***!
Tara, please tell him I'm innocent!
I've not done anything... !
He'll believe you
Look, the Police is here!
Please Tara, save me!
I'm your husband!
I belong to none!