You called uncle a fool in the mosque?
You will be in big trouble if father finds out.
Brother, I urged him not to be a fool.
Father would do the same.
If you hate waking up early morning...
...then what are you doing here at this hour?
My destiny.
You want to be a pilot?
How high does the world's fastest fighter jet go?
Guess.
- 10,000... - 50,000 feet!
Do you know how high does a rocket soar?
100,000 feet.
I'll fly a rocket, not a plane.
Okay. Be sure to tell uncle about this next time...
...instead of a verse, he'll definitely be stunned.
Papa! What a pleasant surprise!
We were just deliberating over these findings.
Would you like to see them?
Proposal to make a more sustainable loom.
Yes, that's...
Have you ever spent an entire day in our mill?
You?
Yes...I'm asking you.
Can you tell me how your reinvention renewal plans...
...can affect my daily wage workers' salary?
Sir, there's a probability of a loss in the beginning but...
How much?
A few bucks, sir.
Then you would also know that this would affect my worker's lifestyle...
...food and their children's education.
- Brother, can we...talk in private? - No, Kasturbhai.
There's no need for that.
Since all of you have decided to take over my lifelong work and effort..
...I thought I should also introduce myself to these young men.
What do you know about mills, workers, unions, union leaders?
What...what do you know?
All of these workers, they don't come from any institute.
They learn from their necessity and work here...
...and your technology will make them lose their jobs...
...not make it easier.
That's the ideology we need to change, papa.
Sooner or later changes will be inevitable.
It's better that we accept these changes.
Yes, this is what the country needs, papa.
The country does not need what you think it needs, Vikram.
This is not some laboratory experiment...
...where if we fail once, we can try again.
And as long as I'm alive...
...I won't let you ruin the lives of my workers.
This subject needs detailed discussion.
After that we'll see...
Please continue, I'll join you.
Hey, Homi!
Mr. Shashtri!
Happy Independence to you.
To you too.
The news of your unique 'gift' demonstration has reached Delhi from Bombay.
Sir, what you call a demonstration is my bread and butter.
Homi, even politics is a demonstration.
Hence I know about its importance.
But I fear only one thing.
What if the piece of Uranium...
...turns out to be more destructive than useful?
We never had a discussion earlier.
And here I thought you were progressive.
I'm peace-loving and progressive too.
War is not a part of my ideology.
I feel no country has the option of being peace-loving anymore.
Only those who already have nuclear weapons have this privilege.
Americans can claim to be anti-war...
...because they know that no country would dare to attack them.
A country like ours...
...will never be part of a war.
- Mr. Bhabha. - Yes. Panditji will see you now.
Coming.
I think we'll have to continue this war later.
Homi, if we're on the same side...
...then it's not a war.
- Goodbye, Mr. Shashtri. - Goodbye.
I understand, Panditji.
But I am not stopping the Indian government from making a bid.
It's a free trade market.
Whoever offers the highest price...
...will be given the Monazite.
I urge you not to treat this as a trade.
Independent India has several requirements.
And the most important one is electricity.
We need your Monazite resources, Your Highness.
Think about the poor people who will benefit from it.
Also consider that every village will have electricity.
I can imagine that, Panditji.
But my duty is to think in the interest of my subjects...
...who are not a part of India.
Sir.
Excuse me.
No, no, no. Please allow me.
I'm Homi Bhabha.
- Founder of the Tata... - Tata Institute of Fundamental Research.
I know.
As I was saying, your Monazite reserves in Travancore...
Which you are in need of particularly.
I know that.
When you know so much...
...then you must know that nuclear energy...
...is the future of energy needs.
And the most advanced institute of nuclear energy in India is TIFR.
Can I be direct with you, Mr. Bhabha?
I wonder why more people don't.
Why should I share my resources with India at government rates?
That's right.
And anyway, you do get an illegal share from all the three plants, right?
Travancore Minerals Ltd, Hopkins and William Travancore Ltd and FX Pereira and Sons.
These three plants hold the monopoly...
...who illegally export 300,000 tonnes of Monazite to Europe every year.
And...
Sorry.
How much is allowed legally?
They don't know.
50,000 tonnes.
So from that 250,000 tonnes extra...
...you get your fair share, right?
Like I said earlier, what we import and export, it's our internal affair.
Now if you'll excuse me.
I've never really understood monarchy.
Most kings end up getting betrayed...
...or poisoned.
Or worse, their heads cut off.
Are you threatening me?
Threat? And me?
I'm just baffled because you're challenging those...
...who threw out the biggest king in the world out of their country.
You're right, Mr. Bhabha.
But the difference is that my subjects love me.
And as long as they support me...
...I don't have to fear any government.
And when they find out that their God...
...takes illegal shares from the Monazite mines to fill his own treasury...
...rejecting the legal offer of the Indian government...
...then what will they think?
Now you're blackmailing me.
No, no, Your Highness.
I'm giving you an offer.
There are 1.15 million tonnes of Monazite reserves in Travancore...
...and we want all of it...
...because by using these reserves we can deliver electricity to every corner.
Even in Travancore.
The mining companies will never agree to this.
We've a second option.
We'll include Travancore in India...
...and the rare-earth minerals draft, which is being prepared now...
...will be enforced.
After that, all the rare earth minerals, like Monazite's export will be stopped.
Travancore and Monazite will become government properties...
...and you'll get Aryabhatt's invention as your share.
So...Your Highness, we were saying that...
Some tea?
Mr. Bhabha has offered me enough.
I will think about it.
Thank you.
I understand why you're against it.
I firmly believe in the success of ATIRA.
It's for everyone's benefit...
...especially the workers.
Why don't you understand, Vikram?
It will only increase altercations.
Fights between the union leaders and the seths will be on the rise.
You know what a wise man once told me?
Fights never end.
It's a lifelong battle.
One just has to muster the courage to fight.
Find new ways.
This is the new way, papa.
And I know it will work.
I won't let you down.
I promise.
Just give me just one chance.
The rest is your decision to make.
Whatever you feel is right.
One chance.
Next week in the union leaders meeting, I will support ATIRA.
Thank you, papa.
My dearest Homi.
Ahmedabad Textiles Industry's Research Association,
meaning ATIRA...
Is soon going to turn into reality.
Our main goal would be,
to improve the worker's conditions.
And to make every aspect of cloth production better.
For this, we've also ordered machines from Manchester.
And researchers, economists,
statisticians.
We've begun hiring everyone.
This truly will be a new beginning.
And you should witness it yourself.
With love,
Vikram.
Hi, Kamla.
Are you often lost in your own world?
Do you often surprise people like this?
Mr. Ramanathan said this is where I'll find you.
To what do I owe this pleasure?
This is your resume.
Yes.
Sorry, I don't understand.
This might sound a bit presumptuous...
...but the other day when I spoke to you at the party...
...I realised that I wanted to work with you.
Well...that's wonderful, Kamla, but...
But my qualifications are not good enough?
No, your qualifications are excellent.
It's just that we're a small research centre.
I mean no fame and fortune here.
And that's exactly why I want to work here.
I think your textile research centre...
...needs a human relation division.
And owing to what I know about this institute...
...your main focus is modernisation of mills...
...and improving the working conditions of the workers.
Yes.
You've researchers, economists, statisticians...
...but who is going to talk to the workers?
Someone with a PhD in Social Psychology.
Exactly.
So how did you like my pitch?
Well, since you're the only candidate...
...for a job that didn't exist till about five minutes back...
...I think your chances are pretty high.
Mrinal.
What happened?
Are you okay?
Just a little kicking.
Are you sure?
What is this?
See what I bought for you.
Should I open it?
I'm thinking of starting my own dance academy in Ahmedabad.
I had a word with mom.
What did mom say?
Mom and dad are both supporting me.
After all, they have raised children who have challenged the society.
That's fine.
But currently, we must focus on this little miss.
It's going to be a boy, Vikram.
It's going to be a girl.
It's going to be the most beautiful girl in the whole world.
Dear Homi.
Kartikeya loves the gift you sent for him.
Mrinalini's always afraid,
that he'll poke someone in the eye with your telescope.
Sending you couple of our pictures,
along with some free advice.
I think you should get married as well.
It's high time now.
As they say,
you're coming of age.
Give our love to Pipsy.
Hope to see you both soon.
Thank you.
- Hello, ma'am. - Hi.
- That's enough. Thank you. - Thank you.
Cheers, darling.
What's this?
So you always know when you're having a good time.
Oh, Pipsy.
I love it.
Thank you.
Pipsy.
Homi.
Pipsy...
Homi.
Mathur?
Pipsy, hi.
Hi.
Extremely sorry to interrupt, but we've to leave...
...right now.
Why?
Because Pandit ji has called us.
- But where? - Delhi.
What for?
The King of Travancore has agreed.
The Monazite reserves are ours.
Congratulations.
Er...Pipsy...
I know, I know, you have to go.
It's urgent and it can't wait.
And I'm sorry.
I'm the best.
Yes...you're the best.
I'll make it up to you.
Madam, have you decided what you want?
Give me a minute, please.
Sir, there's an important letter for you.
What happened, brother?
Nothing.
Your face has turned pale.
Just like how I was when my wife sent me divorce papers.
Are you divorced?
Sorry to hear that.
It's an invitation from Teen Murti Bhavan.
Nehru is going to announce the chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission.
When the king coronates his son...
...he invites his subjects to shower flowers.
Flowers are even offered on the grave, Mr. Reporter.
This time I'll take what's mine.
Even if I've to bury someone's hopes for it.
Thank you all for coming here at such short notice.
You all know that for the last few months...
...I've been working tirelessly...
...towards finalising India's plan for energy independence.
And I proudly want to announce the Atomic Commission of India today.
And indeed, it is my great honour...
...to appoint Dr. Homi Jehangir Bhabha as the first chairman...
...of the Atomic Energy Commission of India.
With Dr. Vishvesh Mathur, Dr. Mehdi Raza...
...and Dr. SS Bhatnagar serving on the board of directors.
Just a minute.
Pardon me, Panditji.
May I know on what basis are you making this decision?
Homi Bhabha has the road map to India's nuclear power.
He has knowledge of the international nuclear agency's network, Mr. Raza.
But I've been doing this job for years.
In fact, when Dr. Bhabha disappeared for a couple of days...
...for whatever reasons...
...I was still working on your energy independence plan, alone.
And now suddenly someone showed you a piece of stone...
Panditji, with your permission, may I?
Please.
It's not just a piece of stone, Mr. Raza.
Entire reserves.
Convincing the ruler of Travancore to hand over his entire Monazite reserves...
...is it a minor thing for you?
Even I could've convinced him, Mathur.
But I don't think, I or any scientist present here...
...received an invitation to convince the king.
Mr. Raza, this is a big day for all of us.
For the entire scientific community and the nation.
And with your great experience and knowledge...
...we can really leapfrog into the future.
And all of this is a personal dispute which we will resolve.
That is the problem, Vikram.
It is a personal dispute.
Seems like a family matter.
But we're not sitting in someone's house.
This is a new democracy.
The nation's decisions cannot be taken on someone's personal advice or personal preference.
Panditji, I've a straightforward question.
Don't you feel before taking such an important decision...
...you should've taken a vote of the scientific community?
I absolutely agree with, Raza.
We should take a vote.
- Yes. - Yes.
A democratic process, at least.
You want a democratic process?
Yes.
So be it.
Let's hear what the people have to say.
Now?
Yes, why not?
The scientific community is present here.
Yes.
With a show of hands, those in favour of Dr. Mehdi Raza...
...as the chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission of India.
Thank you.
And those in favour of Dr. Homi Bhabha.
Gentlemen, it gives me immense pleasure once again...
...and with full mandate to announce the name of Dr. Homi Jehangir Bhabha...
...as the first chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission of India.
Pipsy.
Hey, Pipsy.
Here, catch.
Out.
Out? One more.
- Please, one more. - No, no, no...
He's weak on the leg side.
Whose thoughts are you lost in, Pipsy?
I read something very interesting yesterday.
If we compress the history of earth in a one-year timeline...
Meaning January 1st is when the earth came into existence...
...and December 31st midnight is now.
This moment.
Human beings have shown up at 11 pm on the 31st of December. Okay.
We're a blip.
Just a blip in the timeline.
Are we a blip too?
You and I?
No. What do you mean?
I don't know. I feel like I need to know.
No...
Look, I know your work's your first priority.
- I always knew and I understand. - That it is. But how does it matter?
I love you and you love me.
Yeah, but what's next?
Do we have a future?
Yes, we have a future.
Not the one I want.
I don't..I don't know, Pipsy.
I don't know.
What?
You should see your face, my fool.
What is it?
The life drained out of you.
- You're joking. - Yes. Yes.
Oh, my fool.
Relax, I am just making jokes.
Who cares?
Can you stop embarrassing yourself with my 10-year-old nephews.
Shall I take revenge?
Please don't embarrass yourself.
Little runt. One second.
Hey Nevil, come here you little brat.
Is Kartikeya asleep?
Time flew by as I was reviewing the monthly records of ATIRA with Kamla.
How is she?
Oh, she's doing remarkable work.
The workers seem to like her.
She's handled most of the human resource work.
Vikram, I've been wondering for a couple of days...
...and now I've made up my mind.
What?
I'm starting my dance academy.
It's wonderful.
You should.
But after some time.
Let Kartikeya grow older...
Please, Vikram. Not that again.
I want to start my academy now.
How can you do it now?
How will you handle everything?
Just like you do.
PRL, ATIRA, your research and what not.
I can do it too.
Or you don't trust me.
Mrinalini, I know you'll excel at whatever you do.
I'm only worried about Kartikeya.
He's too young. Someone needs to look after him.
Kartikeya is your son as well, Vikram.
I'm not denying anything.
I'm only asking you to wait.
Just like you asked me to wait after the wedding...
...and then till you built PRL, then ATIRA.
Vikram, I've been waiting for the past six years.
I cannot do this anymore.
I don't know why you don't understand.
What had you said?
There's no right time to do the right thing.
I think this is the right time to open the academy.
You make it sound like it's entirely my fault.
I'm trying every possible way to keep us happy.
What more can I do?
You tell me what more can I do?
I'll do as you say.
Vikram. Kartikeya is sleeping.
Mrinalini, I'm not stopping you from doing anything now...
...nor will I ever in the future.
Just asking you to be a little patient.
Why do you have a problem understanding this?
Problem?
The problem is, Vikram...
...either you don't see the problem, or you choose to ignore it.
And I don't know which is worse.
Sir. We are ready for you.
Coming, thank you.
Yes, sir.
Sir.
When the red light turns on...
...that's when we go on air.
Thank you.
Good morning.
This is Homi Bhabha.
Chairman of the newly established Atomic Energy Commission of India.
Today as I speak to you, I make a solemn promise...
...that India's first nuclear reactor will be ready in five years.
Our mission is to harness the tremendous power of nuclear energy...
'...and use it to light up your homes.'
'Be it in cities, towns or the farthest villages of the country.'
'This is a historic step.'
'One that will define our country's progress.'
'Our commitment to harnessing and developing nuclear energy is long term.'
'And this is just the first step towards a lifetime of innovation...'
'...and advancement to come.'
My team and I are committed to serving and fully exploiting nuclear power...
...for the progress, protection and preservation of our country.
Thank you, India.
You were listening to a message,
from the head of the Atomic Energy Commission,
appointed by the Prime Minister of India, Dr. Homi J Bhabha.
His goals are,
to make India an advanced nation,
and lead the country towards better development.
- Hello. Is the doctor in today? - Hello.
Yes, sir. Do you have an appointment for today?
No, I don't have an appointment.
But he said I should call if there is an emergency.
Very well, sir. I'll just check if someone's available today.
With whom would you like me to connect you?
Dr. Crow.
Dr. Crow?
Mr. Dey, what's the update?
'It's about Bhabha.'
'Nehru has given him full authority.'
'He was on the radio announcing.'
Yeah, I know. The five-year plan about the reactor.
What about our mole at the AEC?
I need a few months to work on him.
You have four weeks.
You need to understand, I have to get it right.
This is our only opportunity.
This man is unhappy...
'...talented for sure.'
'But unhappy because he's been pushed aside...'
'...and overlooked by Nehru and Bhabha.'
What are you telling me?
Bhabha has a lot of powerful allies.
But he's also exploited a lot of people and they are ready.
They are ready to take him down.
With a little persuasion and a little more money...
...he will destroy Bhabha.