1 00:00:26,066 --> 00:00:27,913 [birds chirping] 2 00:00:36,903 --> 00:00:38,503 -Has Partap-ji arrived? -Yes, Maharaj. 3 00:00:41,943 --> 00:00:45,143 Sir Conrad Corfield leaves for London tonight. 4 00:00:46,463 --> 00:00:49,063 Make sure this reaches him in time. 5 00:00:54,509 --> 00:00:56,487 [rotary dial clicking] 6 00:01:01,423 --> 00:01:03,183 It's done, Nawab sahab. 7 00:01:03,863 --> 00:01:12,103 Nehru and Patel won't know what hit them. 8 00:01:14,255 --> 00:01:16,154 [car engine hums] 9 00:01:28,103 --> 00:01:30,148 You've got your 5 minutes... 10 00:01:30,557 --> 00:01:31,897 [door opens loudly] 11 00:01:32,503 --> 00:01:34,103 -Sir Conrad. -Prime Minister. 12 00:01:34,183 --> 00:01:36,103 Please tell me you're bringing good news. 13 00:01:36,503 --> 00:01:40,100 I come bearing a declaration from the Maharajas and Nawabs of India. 14 00:01:49,583 --> 00:01:50,863 This is outrageous! 15 00:01:51,663 --> 00:01:53,863 I need to speak with Vallabhbhai and Panditji. Right away. 16 00:01:55,343 --> 00:01:56,503 What's the matter, sir? 17 00:01:59,423 --> 00:02:01,543 The princes have declared war upon India. 18 00:02:02,110 --> 00:02:05,204 [tense music builds] 19 00:02:09,434 --> 00:02:13,188 [opening title music plays] 20 00:03:28,746 --> 00:03:31,743 Menon sahab, is that all the kings? 21 00:03:31,943 --> 00:03:34,063 Or are we expecting any more love letters? 22 00:03:34,263 --> 00:03:37,863 Nearly all prominent kings and princes have signed the letter, sir. 23 00:03:38,143 --> 00:03:39,983 What is this nonsense? 24 00:03:40,943 --> 00:03:44,743 Dickie has told them clearly, they have only two options; 25 00:03:45,103 --> 00:03:46,773 India or Pakistan. 26 00:03:46,985 --> 00:03:47,965 [telephone rings] 27 00:03:48,183 --> 00:03:49,463 So, independence--?! 28 00:03:52,380 --> 00:03:53,943 The audacity of them all! 29 00:03:55,423 --> 00:03:56,623 Tell him! 30 00:04:00,663 --> 00:04:06,223 Sir, the kings say they had signed over their kingdoms to the Queen of England. 31 00:04:06,503 --> 00:04:09,183 Now that the British are leaving, they have the right to claim them back. 32 00:04:09,263 --> 00:04:13,023 But she's long gone. How could Attlee agree to this? 33 00:04:13,983 --> 00:04:15,918 Tell him! Come in. 34 00:04:16,223 --> 00:04:18,863 Sir... the princes do have a case, legally speaking. 35 00:04:19,103 --> 00:04:20,263 And morally?! 36 00:04:24,943 --> 00:04:27,423 These royals cannot have the seat of power. 37 00:04:29,103 --> 00:04:31,703 India is a democracy now. 38 00:04:31,783 --> 00:04:34,183 [raises voice] The power will reside with the common man! 39 00:04:35,103 --> 00:04:37,383 "Roadways and railways will be blocked"? 40 00:04:37,743 --> 00:04:39,343 "No passage through their states"?! 41 00:04:39,783 --> 00:04:42,023 They're threatening to bring the nation to her knees! 42 00:04:42,463 --> 00:04:45,023 At a time of great vulnerability! 43 00:04:48,002 --> 00:04:49,943 Delhi is sitting on a powder keg! 44 00:04:50,383 --> 00:04:52,823 The number of refugees from Pakistan is growing everyday, 45 00:04:52,903 --> 00:04:54,463 we have a thousand troubles... 46 00:04:55,481 --> 00:04:57,543 A thousand troubles, right? 47 00:04:58,212 --> 00:05:00,754 Forget about 565 of them. 48 00:05:03,183 --> 00:05:04,703 You take care of the rest. 49 00:05:05,903 --> 00:05:08,703 Menon sahab and I will handle the princely states. 50 00:05:10,303 --> 00:05:11,197 Hm? 51 00:05:13,023 --> 00:05:15,503 You really do want to keep the doctor away! 52 00:05:16,463 --> 00:05:19,783 The Governor-General is the apple of my eye! 53 00:05:20,019 --> 00:05:21,172 [chuckles] 54 00:05:22,143 --> 00:05:24,223 He has a lot to do! 55 00:05:24,743 --> 00:05:27,143 An apple will give him the energy he needs. 56 00:05:28,023 --> 00:05:32,063 Handling these kings is not going to be easy. 57 00:05:33,703 --> 00:05:38,263 But Vallabhbhai, what's the guarantee that Mountbatten will achieve what we can't? 58 00:05:38,343 --> 00:05:41,063 The King of Britain is his cousin, isn't he? 59 00:05:42,903 --> 00:05:45,783 We are ordinary men of humble backgrounds. 60 00:05:46,863 --> 00:05:52,423 Why not let them talk... royal to royal? Greater chance of success, no? 61 00:05:54,143 --> 00:05:55,514 What say? 62 00:06:00,463 --> 00:06:03,023 What exactly are we doing here gentlemen, hmm? 63 00:06:04,143 --> 00:06:08,983 I want all 565 princely states merged with India. 64 00:06:10,623 --> 00:06:12,103 One for each apple. 65 00:06:14,383 --> 00:06:15,623 Mr. Patel. 66 00:06:17,343 --> 00:06:21,183 I remember you once telling me that politics is all about give and take. 67 00:06:22,863 --> 00:06:24,771 You're a sly old fox. 68 00:06:26,583 --> 00:06:29,783 What exactly have you got in mind for these princes in return? 69 00:06:29,943 --> 00:06:32,289 We can flesh out the details together, sir. 70 00:06:33,023 --> 00:06:37,383 But for you, I believe it offers the prospect of building a lasting legacy. 71 00:06:38,703 --> 00:06:41,423 As the man who achieved the unity of India. 72 00:06:42,943 --> 00:06:47,103 In short, what Mr. Menon is trying to say is 73 00:06:47,983 --> 00:06:50,223 we will offer the princes 74 00:06:51,663 --> 00:06:53,783 some Mountbatten magic. 75 00:06:58,181 --> 00:07:00,950 [voices arguing] 76 00:07:02,044 --> 00:07:04,903 [speaks loudly] Gentlemen, please, just calm down! 77 00:07:04,983 --> 00:07:10,303 Gentlemen, I need you to-- I say this in nothing but good faith! 78 00:07:10,463 --> 00:07:11,823 [yells] Gentlemen! 79 00:07:15,023 --> 00:07:16,423 Please. 80 00:07:18,863 --> 00:07:19,943 Thank you. 81 00:07:22,903 --> 00:07:26,063 I say this in nothing but good faith! 82 00:07:26,303 --> 00:07:27,223 Congress Stooge! 83 00:07:27,389 --> 00:07:28,715 [laughter] 84 00:07:35,983 --> 00:07:39,983 Turning your back on India is not the solution. 85 00:07:41,183 --> 00:07:43,303 It is the coward's way. 86 00:07:47,183 --> 00:07:49,783 And you are not cowards, gentlemen. 87 00:07:51,383 --> 00:07:53,463 You are bluebloods. 88 00:07:56,583 --> 00:08:01,423 Now more than ever, your people need you. 89 00:08:04,343 --> 00:08:06,105 India needs you. 90 00:08:08,863 --> 00:08:10,543 Capable men, 91 00:08:11,343 --> 00:08:16,115 accomplished men to replace the British. 92 00:08:18,543 --> 00:08:21,746 Men with experience in statecraft, 93 00:08:24,940 --> 00:08:28,503 with foreign educations for you have seen the world 94 00:08:28,583 --> 00:08:30,863 and you know its workings. 95 00:08:34,303 --> 00:08:36,223 I have spoken to the Indian government 96 00:08:36,303 --> 00:08:39,610 for you to retain your titles, and palaces. 97 00:08:41,763 --> 00:08:43,516 The government has listened. 98 00:08:44,303 --> 00:08:48,063 But then who will pay for our palaces if all the revenue is taken away from us? 99 00:08:49,863 --> 00:08:50,943 Good question! 100 00:08:52,343 --> 00:08:54,183 In return for accession, 101 00:08:55,383 --> 00:08:58,783 the government is prepared to pay a tax-free allowance 102 00:08:58,863 --> 00:09:01,263 to each and every one of you. 103 00:09:03,663 --> 00:09:06,328 Call it the Mountbatten Offer, if you will. 104 00:09:19,383 --> 00:09:21,743 There's a typo in the second line. 105 00:09:22,143 --> 00:09:24,858 Next time, I'd be more careful about what you write. 106 00:09:38,283 --> 00:09:41,516 [music intensifies] 107 00:10:07,943 --> 00:10:12,303 Khairpur and Bahawalpur must join Pakistan... 108 00:10:12,943 --> 00:10:16,543 Or else, the railway link between Lahore and Karachi will be broken. 109 00:10:18,383 --> 00:10:23,463 And if the Khan of Kalat refuses the merger, 110 00:10:24,023 --> 00:10:27,983 we will lose 80% of Balochistan... 111 00:10:28,585 --> 00:10:29,892 [coughs] 112 00:10:30,383 --> 00:10:32,623 Sir, the Prime Minister is here. 113 00:10:32,983 --> 00:10:35,463 The kings have interpreted Mountbatten's offer 114 00:10:35,543 --> 00:10:38,703 as a threat from the Congress, Quaid! 115 00:10:40,223 --> 00:10:43,840 There are several kings and rulers within Indian borders 116 00:10:43,920 --> 00:10:46,023 who want to join Pakistan! 117 00:10:46,183 --> 00:10:49,023 They are just waiting for you to make the first move. 118 00:10:49,355 --> 00:10:51,089 [stifled laugh] 119 00:10:52,543 --> 00:10:54,103 You heard that, Fatti? 120 00:10:54,903 --> 00:10:59,663 And they all thought I was getting a moth-eaten Pakistan... 121 00:11:00,642 --> 00:11:02,063 They all laughed at me. 122 00:11:07,863 --> 00:11:09,823 Mr. Prime Minister! 123 00:11:10,583 --> 00:11:14,583 They all think there is a distance of a 124 00:11:15,543 --> 00:11:18,863 thousand kilometres between East and West Pakistan. 125 00:11:20,543 --> 00:11:23,423 But I have a plan. 126 00:11:23,863 --> 00:11:25,903 I don't quite understand, Quaid. 127 00:11:26,223 --> 00:11:27,954 Well, that's as expected. 128 00:11:28,142 --> 00:11:29,334 [chuckles] 129 00:11:33,223 --> 00:11:38,183 You said they are waiting for us to make the first move... 130 00:11:39,943 --> 00:11:41,583 then let's. 131 00:11:42,543 --> 00:11:44,223 Let's make some calls. 132 00:11:49,903 --> 00:11:51,743 Is the list of all the kingdoms ready? 133 00:11:51,823 --> 00:11:52,703 Yes. 134 00:11:57,086 --> 00:11:58,216 [chuckles] 135 00:11:58,543 --> 00:12:02,423 Never had I thought we, too, would have to do what the British did. 136 00:12:05,863 --> 00:12:07,143 Divide and rule. 137 00:12:19,716 --> 00:12:20,598 Later. 138 00:12:24,720 --> 00:12:25,722 [bulb flicks on] 139 00:12:42,428 --> 00:12:44,001 [radio tuning] 140 00:12:54,006 --> 00:12:55,601 [chalk scrapes on board] 141 00:13:49,500 --> 00:13:52,254 [tense music rises] 142 00:14:27,703 --> 00:14:31,623 I'm integrating my state today into the dominion of India, 143 00:14:31,703 --> 00:14:35,502 hoping that this would be in the interest of the country as a whole. 144 00:14:45,223 --> 00:14:47,303 [crowd shouting] Hari Singh, leave Kashmir! 145 00:14:47,383 --> 00:14:49,143 Leave Kashmir, leave Kashmir! 146 00:14:49,223 --> 00:14:50,943 Hari Singh, leave Kashmir! 147 00:14:51,023 --> 00:14:53,103 Leave Kashmir, leave Kashmir! 148 00:15:01,640 --> 00:15:02,999 [typewriter clacking] 149 00:15:13,143 --> 00:15:15,882 Sir, unfortunately His Highness is not going to be able to join you, 150 00:15:15,962 --> 00:15:17,103 he's a bit unwell. 151 00:15:17,183 --> 00:15:18,663 But do enjoy your meal. 152 00:15:19,223 --> 00:15:20,263 Thank you. 153 00:15:20,863 --> 00:15:21,943 Shame. 154 00:15:34,783 --> 00:15:41,903 Two large and honourable kingdoms in Central India, Gwalior and Indore, 155 00:15:42,303 --> 00:15:44,383 had the wherewithal to be independent. 156 00:15:45,183 --> 00:15:48,383 Despite this, they chose to join India. 157 00:15:52,983 --> 00:15:57,503 Their decision was very prudent, 158 00:15:57,583 --> 00:16:00,303 correct in every way, and I give them congratulations. 159 00:16:10,684 --> 00:16:13,103 [applause] 160 00:16:37,143 --> 00:16:40,303 Do you think His Majesty will grace us with his presence this evening? 161 00:16:41,723 --> 00:16:45,663 Uh, if the doctor allows. He's still very unwell. 162 00:16:46,183 --> 00:16:47,289 Unwell? 163 00:16:47,903 --> 00:16:48,943 George! 164 00:16:49,223 --> 00:16:50,343 We're going home. 165 00:17:04,772 --> 00:17:07,350 [ceremonial shehnai music] 166 00:17:10,223 --> 00:17:13,267 He stands on command, he sits on command... 167 00:17:13,503 --> 00:17:15,223 he belongs to a very honourable family! 168 00:17:15,303 --> 00:17:16,343 -Sir. -Yes? 169 00:17:17,063 --> 00:17:18,703 There is a message from Karachi. 170 00:17:19,263 --> 00:17:22,303 Nawab sahab, shall we begin the niqah ceremony? 171 00:17:23,063 --> 00:17:24,063 Yes. 172 00:17:24,703 --> 00:17:25,663 Later. 173 00:17:26,783 --> 00:17:28,423 Bring in the bride and groom! 174 00:17:32,174 --> 00:17:33,880 [shehnai plays] 175 00:17:34,583 --> 00:17:35,823 Name of the bride, please. 176 00:17:36,023 --> 00:17:37,103 Roshana. 177 00:17:38,023 --> 00:17:39,103 And the groom? 178 00:17:39,743 --> 00:17:40,823 Bobby. 179 00:17:40,903 --> 00:17:44,503 Roshana Binte Muhammad Mahabat Khanji Rasul Khanji... 180 00:17:44,903 --> 00:17:48,143 Your niqah with Bobby, at meher Rs. 1 lakh... 181 00:17:48,223 --> 00:17:49,943 -Nawab sahab! -What is it, Bhutto? 182 00:17:50,023 --> 00:17:52,303 Junagadh must choose Pakistan! 183 00:17:52,518 --> 00:17:54,403 [dog whines] 184 00:17:56,063 --> 00:17:58,943 How can I choose Pakistan, Bhutto sahab... 185 00:18:00,503 --> 00:18:03,143 We don't have a single border in common. 186 00:18:03,737 --> 00:18:05,885 You have your faith and the sea in common, sir! 187 00:18:06,111 --> 00:18:07,566 The sea forms one of our borders... 188 00:18:08,583 --> 00:18:11,623 and Karachi is only 300 miles away by sea. 189 00:18:11,703 --> 00:18:13,223 What about my people? 190 00:18:14,143 --> 00:18:17,223 You forget how many Hindus reside in this kingdom. 191 00:18:17,383 --> 00:18:23,583 Nawab sahab, the fate of a kingdom is chosen by its king, not by its people! 192 00:18:24,383 --> 00:18:29,103 And you are the king, a Muslim Nawab! 193 00:18:30,263 --> 00:18:31,343 Hmm. 194 00:18:33,383 --> 00:18:35,503 Let's see what Sultana thinks. 195 00:18:35,783 --> 00:18:38,183 Come! Come, Sultana! 196 00:18:38,823 --> 00:18:41,303 Who do you think we should choose? 197 00:18:41,623 --> 00:18:42,943 Pakistan 198 00:18:44,263 --> 00:18:45,743 or Hindustan? 199 00:18:46,263 --> 00:18:48,463 Let's hear it! 200 00:18:50,303 --> 00:18:52,023 You know, Nawab sahab... 201 00:18:52,543 --> 00:18:54,983 a little birdie told me the Hindustani government 202 00:18:55,063 --> 00:18:57,743 wants to poison all your precious pups for sport... 203 00:18:59,309 --> 00:19:02,334 [tense music rises] 204 00:19:07,143 --> 00:19:08,583 Quaid, we have news. 205 00:19:08,783 --> 00:19:11,863 Junagadh is seriously considering acceding to Pakistan. 206 00:19:11,943 --> 00:19:15,143 We should think very carefully before accepting this accession. 207 00:19:15,223 --> 00:19:18,223 Jinnah has no option but to reject this accession! 208 00:19:18,423 --> 00:19:20,599 Unless he wants to fall into a trap of his own design. 209 00:19:20,825 --> 00:19:23,303 Because he made Pakistan for the Muslims, and... 210 00:19:23,383 --> 00:19:27,084 ...the Junagadh population is over 80% Hindu. 211 00:19:28,480 --> 00:19:31,263 The Hindustani government will tell us... 212 00:19:31,343 --> 00:19:33,210 ...the majority of the population is Hindu, 213 00:19:33,463 --> 00:19:35,943 and so, Junagadh should be in Hindustan! 214 00:19:36,116 --> 00:19:37,928 [coughing] 215 00:19:39,383 --> 00:19:41,703 And we will agree! 216 00:19:44,623 --> 00:19:46,303 And we shall tell them, 217 00:19:47,512 --> 00:19:53,306 if the majority population principle applies to Junagadh, 218 00:19:54,503 --> 00:19:58,543 it should apply to Kashmir as well. 219 00:19:59,027 --> 00:20:00,903 You mean we will let Junagadh go?! 220 00:20:01,863 --> 00:20:05,863 In order to reach the queen, one must sacrifice the pawn, Liaquat. 221 00:20:14,128 --> 00:20:15,263 Mr. Prime Minister! 222 00:20:16,263 --> 00:20:17,703 A word? 223 00:20:26,943 --> 00:20:31,583 The Independence Day celebrations have impacted Quaid's health. 224 00:20:31,663 --> 00:20:34,583 He is under strict instructions from his doctors to rest. 225 00:20:34,663 --> 00:20:36,743 I can hear you Fatti, and I am fine! 226 00:20:36,823 --> 00:20:38,543 No, you are not fine. 227 00:20:40,943 --> 00:20:46,063 Quaid needs to rest. I am planning a holiday for him. 228 00:20:48,183 --> 00:20:49,649 It is necessary for him to be here, 229 00:20:49,729 --> 00:20:51,743 to make important decisions regarding the nation. 230 00:20:51,823 --> 00:20:54,143 And for his health, 231 00:20:54,223 --> 00:20:57,863 it is necessary for him to go away, to the mountains, where the air is clean. 232 00:20:58,543 --> 00:20:59,983 Kashmir! 233 00:21:04,383 --> 00:21:07,303 For ages, I have kept this cheque in my pocket. 234 00:21:07,783 --> 00:21:10,423 It is time now to cash it. 235 00:21:11,374 --> 00:21:14,343 If I speak to the Maharaja and bring him over to our side, 236 00:21:15,343 --> 00:21:17,783 our borders will be secure. 237 00:21:20,343 --> 00:21:22,783 That's not the kind of trip I meant, Jinn. 238 00:21:25,038 --> 00:21:30,103 We take what we get, Fatti. We take what we get. 239 00:21:31,183 --> 00:21:33,263 Send a message to Hari Singh. 240 00:21:34,183 --> 00:21:35,943 [crowd shouting] Hari Singh, leave Kashmir! 241 00:21:36,023 --> 00:21:38,023 Leave Kashmir, leave Kashmir! 242 00:21:38,103 --> 00:21:41,263 Leave Kashmir, leave Kashmir! 243 00:21:41,343 --> 00:21:43,863 Leave Kashmir, leave Kashmir! 244 00:21:43,943 --> 00:21:45,663 Release Sheikh Abdullah! 245 00:21:45,743 --> 00:21:47,183 Release him, release him! 246 00:21:47,263 --> 00:21:48,823 Release Sheikh Abdullah! 247 00:21:48,903 --> 00:21:50,583 Release him, release him! 248 00:21:50,663 --> 00:21:52,143 Release Sheikh Abdullah! 249 00:21:52,223 --> 00:21:53,943 Release him, release him! 250 00:21:54,663 --> 00:21:56,783 Sod it. I'm going. 251 00:21:58,743 --> 00:22:00,743 -Sir! Sir sir, you can't go in-- -I don't want to know! 252 00:22:00,823 --> 00:22:01,863 [angrily] I don't give a bloody-- 253 00:22:01,943 --> 00:22:03,583 Sir, the doctor has said no visitors, sir, please, sir. 254 00:22:03,663 --> 00:22:05,623 I'd like to remind you that I'm the Governor bloody General 255 00:22:05,703 --> 00:22:08,103 -and I'll do what I want! -He's extremely unwell, sir, you can't enter his chambers! 256 00:22:08,183 --> 00:22:09,423 -Sir, please! -To be quite frank he must be at 257 00:22:09,503 --> 00:22:11,903 death's door if he hasn't got the courtesy 258 00:22:11,983 --> 00:22:14,223 to even say hello, let alone-- 259 00:22:15,127 --> 00:22:16,273 [coughs] 260 00:22:25,183 --> 00:22:26,743 Unbelievable! 261 00:22:26,903 --> 00:22:28,663 Hari Singh, leave Kashmir! 262 00:22:28,743 --> 00:22:30,543 Leave Kashmir, leave Kashmir! 263 00:22:30,623 --> 00:22:32,343 Release Sheikh Abdullah! 264 00:22:32,423 --> 00:22:34,533 Hari Singh, leave Kashmir! 265 00:22:34,613 --> 00:22:36,303 Leave Kashmir, leave Kashmir! 266 00:22:36,383 --> 00:22:38,183 Release Sheikh Abdullah! 267 00:22:38,525 --> 00:22:40,666 [coughs loudly] 268 00:22:42,783 --> 00:22:45,543 Hari! Enough with the charade already! 269 00:22:59,103 --> 00:23:00,157 Look, 270 00:23:00,840 --> 00:23:05,143 it's time you embrace democratic principles and release all political prisoners. 271 00:23:05,503 --> 00:23:07,347 Especially Sheikh Abdullah. 272 00:23:07,663 --> 00:23:11,343 Arresting popular leaders is not exactly the right thing for you... 273 00:23:11,823 --> 00:23:13,707 Given the current circumstances. 274 00:23:16,983 --> 00:23:20,103 Dickie, did you know this entire valley was once a lake? 275 00:23:20,623 --> 00:23:23,143 The Dal was drained by the great Rishi Kashyap 276 00:23:23,383 --> 00:23:25,943 by carving a gap in the hills at Baramulla. 277 00:23:29,303 --> 00:23:31,463 Have you heard a word of what I've said? 278 00:23:32,823 --> 00:23:35,783 You can't keep running away from facing reality. 279 00:23:35,943 --> 00:23:38,063 You have to make a decision. 280 00:23:39,823 --> 00:23:41,903 90% of your subjects are Muslim. 281 00:23:42,303 --> 00:23:46,143 The supply routes run from Rawalpindi & Sialkot. 282 00:23:46,223 --> 00:23:50,623 Dickie! I am not going to accede to Pakistan under any circumstances. 283 00:23:50,943 --> 00:23:52,663 Well, that's up to you. 284 00:23:52,743 --> 00:23:55,463 Go with India for all I care, just make a decision, man! 285 00:23:56,103 --> 00:23:58,263 You know I detest Nehru! 286 00:23:58,343 --> 00:24:00,503 He has been plotting day and night to get his friend 287 00:24:00,583 --> 00:24:03,063 Sheikh Abdullah on the throne, traitor. 288 00:24:04,063 --> 00:24:08,263 Your Highness, Mr. Jinnah has requested your permission to holiday in Kashmir. 289 00:24:10,971 --> 00:24:11,983 Denied! 290 00:24:13,943 --> 00:24:15,103 Unbelievable! 291 00:24:16,023 --> 00:24:19,063 Last year, you arrested Nehru for entering Kashmir. 292 00:24:19,383 --> 00:24:21,583 Now, you're refusing entry to Jinnah. 293 00:24:21,983 --> 00:24:23,811 If you carry on like this, 294 00:24:23,891 --> 00:24:26,943 the last of your worries will be losing your throne. 295 00:24:32,903 --> 00:24:36,223 Look, Dickie, I... I think I need to retire for the evening. 296 00:24:37,703 --> 00:24:40,223 I really am feeling a bit under the weather. 297 00:24:43,618 --> 00:24:46,016 [distant crowd shouting] 298 00:24:46,304 --> 00:24:47,223 Hari. 299 00:24:48,863 --> 00:24:50,543 You've got 24 hours. 300 00:24:51,063 --> 00:24:53,703 Or I'm opening the gates and letting the protestors in! 301 00:24:58,183 --> 00:24:59,663 And I am not bluffing. 302 00:25:05,263 --> 00:25:07,303 Pack some extra mufflers. 303 00:25:07,543 --> 00:25:10,703 The cold in Srinagar will not be good for Quaid's cough. 304 00:25:12,143 --> 00:25:14,543 Quaid, I have good news and bad news. 305 00:25:14,623 --> 00:25:15,810 [coughs] 306 00:25:16,103 --> 00:25:17,543 Bad news first. 307 00:25:18,503 --> 00:25:23,103 Hari Singh has denied your request to visit Kashmir. 308 00:25:23,743 --> 00:25:25,983 I don't think he will choose Pakistan. 309 00:25:26,943 --> 00:25:28,583 Mountbatten. 310 00:25:31,223 --> 00:25:36,183 At Patel's behest, Mountbatten is ruining our prospects in Kashmir... 311 00:25:37,743 --> 00:25:39,303 What is the good news? 312 00:25:39,925 --> 00:25:41,893 [vehicle engine approaches] 313 00:25:42,783 --> 00:25:47,383 Thanks to Mountbatten, Corfield is no longer of any use to us! 314 00:25:47,783 --> 00:25:49,863 The promise of purse and pension has all these princes 315 00:25:49,943 --> 00:25:52,023 wagging their tails at Patel like lapdogs! 316 00:25:52,223 --> 00:25:53,783 Even Patiala. 317 00:25:53,943 --> 00:25:55,703 But the way things are going, 318 00:25:56,339 --> 00:26:01,663 it is looking tough for us to keep holding out. 319 00:26:03,783 --> 00:26:05,343 By the way, where are we going? 320 00:26:05,863 --> 00:26:07,583 Do you see this sand, Raja sahab? 321 00:26:09,263 --> 00:26:11,183 People often think sand is barren, infertile... 322 00:26:12,383 --> 00:26:17,223 But this very sand is going to give us the biggest harvest of 1947. 323 00:26:26,050 --> 00:26:27,485 [slow exhale] 324 00:26:48,192 --> 00:26:50,263 Welcome to Pakistan! 325 00:26:52,110 --> 00:26:54,525 [hidden camera clicks] 326 00:27:00,903 --> 00:27:05,138 If these Hindu kings fall for Jinnah's schemes and choose Pakistan, 327 00:27:06,943 --> 00:27:12,463 it will be very difficult to convince the Muslim Nawabs to choose otherwise. 328 00:27:13,072 --> 00:27:14,173 [chuckles] 329 00:27:15,174 --> 00:27:17,419 Good looks have favoured Raja-ji... 330 00:27:18,143 --> 00:27:19,663 but good fortune has not. 331 00:27:20,360 --> 00:27:21,968 [table clatters] 332 00:27:28,063 --> 00:27:31,103 Hello, Jaswant bhai? Send it over. 333 00:27:58,583 --> 00:28:01,463 The British government has gathered information 334 00:28:01,543 --> 00:28:04,303 on every skeleton in these kings' closets. 335 00:28:05,543 --> 00:28:07,703 That too for five generations. 336 00:28:09,743 --> 00:28:11,623 Corfield wanted to burn these. 337 00:28:12,063 --> 00:28:14,978 But our good fortune, India's good fortune, 338 00:28:15,343 --> 00:28:17,143 that Jawahar had these sent to me. 339 00:28:17,503 --> 00:28:19,703 Jawahar detests these princes 340 00:28:19,783 --> 00:28:23,817 almost as much as he loves his principles! 341 00:28:24,535 --> 00:28:25,863 [chuckles] 342 00:28:26,863 --> 00:28:29,881 Now that we have this, might as well use it. 343 00:28:39,143 --> 00:28:44,343 Your Highness, as I was saying, the Indian government is your friend. 344 00:28:44,623 --> 00:28:50,223 Anybody with designs upon my kingdom is an enemy, 345 00:28:51,183 --> 00:28:53,263 no matter what his name is... 346 00:28:54,583 --> 00:28:55,783 Menon... 347 00:28:56,343 --> 00:28:57,710 or Patel. 348 00:29:03,023 --> 00:29:04,103 Maharaj... 349 00:29:05,143 --> 00:29:10,783 Vallabhbhai, if we stoop to Jinnah's level and blackmail the princes, 350 00:29:11,783 --> 00:29:13,383 we are hardly better than him! 351 00:29:13,463 --> 00:29:15,303 Then don't stoop to his level. 352 00:29:17,543 --> 00:29:18,823 But remember one thing. 353 00:29:19,361 --> 00:29:22,423 A student of politics using a moral science 354 00:29:22,503 --> 00:29:26,143 textbook for his study is bound to have a hard time passing his test. 355 00:29:32,807 --> 00:29:34,725 [table clatters] 356 00:29:45,703 --> 00:29:50,943 Maharaj! We don't deal in bribes like the Pakistanis, 357 00:29:51,263 --> 00:29:54,183 nor blackmail like the British. 358 00:29:55,143 --> 00:29:56,623 Your Highness, 359 00:29:58,063 --> 00:30:02,663 consider this a present from the Indian government. 360 00:30:05,095 --> 00:30:06,351 [chuckles] 361 00:30:14,223 --> 00:30:17,079 Well, here's a present from me. 362 00:30:17,359 --> 00:30:18,978 Ah! Thank you. 363 00:30:32,863 --> 00:30:36,223 [panicked voice] Your Highness! What are you doing! 364 00:30:36,663 --> 00:30:37,663 Your Highness, stop! 365 00:30:39,667 --> 00:30:40,457 [gunfire] 366 00:30:40,618 --> 00:30:43,701 I-- I remember your father, Your Highness! 367 00:30:45,223 --> 00:30:51,111 Wa-wasn't he a staunch believer and practitioner 368 00:30:51,263 --> 00:30:54,300 of Hinduism, Your Highness? 369 00:30:55,703 --> 00:30:59,943 If - if his Hindu populace was forced to join Pakistan, 370 00:31:00,203 --> 00:31:03,874 how will his soul ever rest in peace? 371 00:31:05,103 --> 00:31:09,708 Don't forget... that same sooryavanshi blood flows through your own veins! 372 00:31:18,320 --> 00:31:19,586 [door creaks open] 373 00:31:44,548 --> 00:31:46,462 [coughs, retches] 374 00:31:51,223 --> 00:31:53,543 I can almost hear them laughing! 375 00:31:53,903 --> 00:31:58,303 Patel, Nehru. And his stooge, Menon. 376 00:31:59,863 --> 00:32:02,623 Those Hindu kings have revealed their true colours. 377 00:32:04,343 --> 00:32:06,743 I should have never trusted them! Never! 378 00:32:06,823 --> 00:32:08,095 [coughs] 379 00:32:08,263 --> 00:32:10,623 And I should have never trusted you! 380 00:32:13,143 --> 00:32:15,263 Quaid...Quaid? 381 00:32:15,343 --> 00:32:17,023 -Are you alr-- -Leave me! 382 00:32:17,223 --> 00:32:18,223 Here. 383 00:32:19,423 --> 00:32:20,343 Here. 384 00:32:20,423 --> 00:32:23,143 Why can't you take care of these matters yourselves? 385 00:32:23,983 --> 00:32:26,663 [angrily] Because they're a bunch of imbeciles! 386 00:32:26,983 --> 00:32:28,823 I have to do everyth-- 387 00:32:38,402 --> 00:32:40,828 [panting angrily] 388 00:32:42,143 --> 00:32:46,865 We will not let Patel hoodwink our Muslim brothers! 389 00:32:49,943 --> 00:32:55,023 Fatti, all three Muslim states will be ours... 390 00:32:57,543 --> 00:33:01,223 Junagadh, Hyderabad... 391 00:33:03,063 --> 00:33:04,943 and Kashmir. 392 00:33:09,079 --> 00:33:11,715 [indistinct chatter] 393 00:33:23,583 --> 00:33:25,610 I believe we have company. 394 00:33:26,332 --> 00:33:27,696 [smirks] 395 00:33:28,383 --> 00:33:30,303 Miraculous recovery! 396 00:33:33,807 --> 00:33:35,792 [birds chirping faintly] 397 00:33:36,623 --> 00:33:39,463 Dickie, I've made up my mind. 398 00:33:44,503 --> 00:33:45,423 And? 399 00:33:47,063 --> 00:33:49,463 Kashmir will remain an independent state. 400 00:33:54,543 --> 00:33:57,583 I think you might have misunderstood the options available to you. 401 00:33:58,023 --> 00:34:01,343 Kashmir will not remain an independent state because it cannot. 402 00:34:04,703 --> 00:34:05,583 Hari! 403 00:34:07,823 --> 00:34:11,566 It is a landlocked state; oversized and underpopulated. 404 00:34:11,646 --> 00:34:13,183 And if you dilly-dally any further, 405 00:34:13,263 --> 00:34:15,943 you're going to have two countries with daggers drawn as your neighbours. 406 00:34:16,703 --> 00:34:20,223 Kashmir is a historic state with an army ready to defend herself. 407 00:34:20,303 --> 00:34:22,103 Oh, don't be so bloody silly! 408 00:34:22,463 --> 00:34:23,823 You call that an army? 409 00:34:24,161 --> 00:34:26,543 Well, I'm the King of bloody England. Your ragtag army-- 410 00:34:26,623 --> 00:34:29,267 [angrily] You forget that I am a Dogra Rajput! 411 00:34:29,423 --> 00:34:33,543 I have warfare coursing through my blood, and I will and CAN defend Kashmir! 412 00:34:33,623 --> 00:34:38,423 And I will NEVER! Never accede to Pakistan! Or India! 413 00:34:42,463 --> 00:34:44,303 The man will not be moved. 414 00:34:44,663 --> 00:34:46,983 He demands Kashmir's independence. 415 00:34:47,183 --> 00:34:50,703 And the moon on a stick. To be quite frank, he's intolerable. 416 00:34:54,263 --> 00:34:55,623 It's official. 417 00:34:56,263 --> 00:34:58,983 Mr. Jinnah has formally accepted Junagadh's accession. 418 00:34:59,183 --> 00:35:00,303 Christ. 419 00:35:00,552 --> 00:35:02,503 What a hypocritical opportunist! 420 00:35:02,663 --> 00:35:03,143 Yes... 421 00:35:03,223 --> 00:35:06,263 After going on and on about religion, majority, minority... 422 00:35:08,823 --> 00:35:15,463 Better to know your opponent's next move than your own. 423 00:35:18,183 --> 00:35:20,143 I guess we underestimated the Nawab. 424 00:35:20,223 --> 00:35:23,103 Who could have thought the Nawab of Junagadh would be out of his mind? 425 00:35:24,143 --> 00:35:25,943 Out of his mind yes, 426 00:35:26,663 --> 00:35:29,143 but well within his legal rights. 427 00:35:29,703 --> 00:35:33,423 I mean, I hate to say it but we ought to respect his decision. 428 00:35:34,183 --> 00:35:37,343 His decision may be legally valid, but it's certainly not popular. 429 00:35:38,023 --> 00:35:38,903 Sorry. 430 00:35:40,783 --> 00:35:43,223 The local population wants to integrate with India. 431 00:35:44,143 --> 00:35:46,823 Well then, let's make sure they are given a voice... 432 00:36:02,186 --> 00:36:03,023 Jawahar. 433 00:36:08,463 --> 00:36:12,623 Menon sahab, take care of our dear Lord Mountbatten. 434 00:36:13,095 --> 00:36:15,740 If you want, why don't you... 435 00:36:16,023 --> 00:36:19,663 lately you... You enjoy your drink, we'll join you. 436 00:36:23,622 --> 00:36:24,761 Please. 437 00:36:27,383 --> 00:36:31,103 Jawahar, let me handle Junagadh my way-- 438 00:36:31,183 --> 00:36:34,423 Not your way, Vallabhbhai, the RIGHT way! 439 00:36:34,783 --> 00:36:36,463 We will make each decision the RIGHT way! 440 00:36:36,543 --> 00:36:37,623 And Jinnah? 441 00:36:39,143 --> 00:36:41,183 Jinnah can do as he pleases? 442 00:36:42,623 --> 00:36:43,663 Hm? 443 00:36:44,503 --> 00:36:45,903 What sort of a partition is this? 444 00:36:47,183 --> 00:36:51,583 Where Jinnah only deals in politics, and we only deal in principles?! 445 00:36:53,463 --> 00:36:55,623 Jinnah has been handing out blank cheques to the kings! Blank cheques! 446 00:36:55,703 --> 00:36:57,263 Well, what would you prefer, Vallabhbhai? 447 00:36:57,541 --> 00:36:59,503 That we start doling out blank cheques too? 448 00:36:59,583 --> 00:37:02,023 I would prefer that we don't give anybody anything. 449 00:37:02,201 --> 00:37:04,183 And CERTAINLY not to Jinnah. 450 00:37:04,514 --> 00:37:07,343 What do you think he will do with Pakistan's share of 55 crore rupees? 451 00:37:08,463 --> 00:37:10,007 He'll buy land on our side of the border, 452 00:37:10,087 --> 00:37:12,543 weapons to attack us with, then declare war on us! 453 00:37:15,103 --> 00:37:19,383 Let alone 55 crore rupees, I wouldn't even give him 55 paise! 454 00:37:21,623 --> 00:37:24,463 Let me handle Junagadh my way. 455 00:37:28,703 --> 00:37:35,190 When I'm done, Jinnah will have to forget not only Junagadh but also Kashmir! 456 00:37:44,183 --> 00:37:46,463 Nawab sahab, come on! 457 00:37:46,663 --> 00:37:49,023 -But Bhutto sahab-- -You don't understand, come on! 458 00:37:53,343 --> 00:37:57,783 [over radio] In an unprecedented step, Deputy Prime Minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel 459 00:37:57,863 --> 00:38:01,063 has marched into Junagadh with a military convoy. 460 00:38:01,863 --> 00:38:06,103 The Indian army has completely taken over the state of Junagadh. 461 00:38:06,543 --> 00:38:13,503 [over radio] The Nawab has fled the country, along with his family, and all his pet dogs. 462 00:38:20,863 --> 00:38:22,543 [voice continues over radio] In his historic speech, 463 00:38:22,623 --> 00:38:26,063 Vallabhbhai Patel has declared that a plebiscite has been held in Junagadh. 464 00:38:26,143 --> 00:38:28,943 And the result, unanimously, has been in India's favour. 465 00:38:29,663 --> 00:38:34,743 [voice over loudspeaker] Not a fly has been harmed in Junagadh, no weapons were fired! 466 00:38:35,063 --> 00:38:39,948 The Dewan himself begged us to have mercy and take over the government. 467 00:38:40,202 --> 00:38:42,623 And the Nawab ran off to Karachi like a coward! 468 00:38:42,703 --> 00:38:44,543 There is nothing to discuss about Junagadh. 469 00:38:44,815 --> 00:38:49,343 I always say, conduct a plebiscite, let the people vote, 470 00:38:50,063 --> 00:38:53,313 we must do as they wish! 471 00:38:53,549 --> 00:38:56,143 Give the people what they want! 472 00:38:56,223 --> 00:38:57,943 Let us not beat about the bush! 473 00:38:59,143 --> 00:39:03,762 How many of you want to live in Hindustan? 474 00:39:03,983 --> 00:39:09,423 [crowd shouting] WE DO! WE WANT TO STAY! WE DO! LONG LIVE SARDAR PATEL! 475 00:39:09,663 --> 00:39:13,325 That's it! That's final, then! 476 00:39:14,691 --> 00:39:20,623 Now, Hindustan belongs to you, and you belong to Hindustan! 477 00:39:21,783 --> 00:39:26,583 Starting today, Junagadh is a part of the union of India! 478 00:39:26,823 --> 00:39:31,561 [crowd shouting] Victory to Hindustan! Victory to Hindustan! 479 00:39:31,743 --> 00:39:33,754 Victory to Hindustan! 480 00:39:33,903 --> 00:39:36,823 The hooliganism of these Hindustanis has no end! 481 00:39:38,743 --> 00:39:42,263 What if they repeat their Junagadh spectacle in Kashmir and Hyderabad? 482 00:39:42,663 --> 00:39:46,063 Why don't you ask Quaid what is to be done? 483 00:39:46,561 --> 00:39:47,943 Quaid is under the weather... 484 00:39:49,263 --> 00:39:50,623 Well, ask Fatima bibi then! 485 00:39:50,703 --> 00:39:52,103 -Look... -I am looking, show me! 486 00:39:52,863 --> 00:39:54,987 Show us you are the Prime Minister! 487 00:39:56,152 --> 00:39:58,143 Show us that you too can make a decision. 488 00:40:03,463 --> 00:40:05,063 I can make a decision. 489 00:40:07,975 --> 00:40:11,783 Even if it is a difficult one? 490 00:40:19,143 --> 00:40:23,383 Even if it costs thousands of lives? 491 00:40:28,103 --> 00:40:33,543 Even if it is declaring war? 492 00:40:35,407 --> 00:40:38,101 For the sake of our Kashmiri Muslim brothers, 493 00:40:39,943 --> 00:40:43,137 is the Prime Minister of Pakistan 494 00:40:44,863 --> 00:40:49,223 prepared to declare war upon Hindustan?