The truth is
that those who don't choose the ready-made paths,
they are the ones who build new paths.
I, Chand Bardai,
am a friend of Prithvi.
Balance is neither acquired by birth
nor is it found or learned.
When we gain courage, go through pain and attain wisdom,
it gives rise to this.
Everyone has left this little boy here.
Is anyone here? My eyes are burning.
Someone, please wipe this paste out of my eyes.
Is anyone here?
My eyes are burning.
Grandpa Bhuvanika,
your hands have become rough, just like father's.
His hands are also like this because of fighting wars.
But when he moves his hand over my head
I feel very good.
I will grow up and be like him.
I don't want to make any mistakes.
But the mistakes find their way to me.
Do you know why?
Because I don't have balance.
That's what I went to look for in the river.
But my balance became worse once we went there.
Grandpa...
Why are you not saying anything?
He would feel good
if you had moved your hand on his head.
Dadabhai, I was about to say the same thing
about you and Nagarjuna.
Greetings, Your Majesty.
Your bath is ready.
You've had a long journey, come along with me.
Dadabhai.
Please permit me to leave Ajmer
once the talks with the kings conclude.
You can decide on that
after we announce the name of the crown prince.
Come.
[sinister music playing]
Prithvi held me tightly.
And the crocodile was very close to us.
And it had huge teeth.
Did you get scared, Hari?
I am not afraid anymore, Prithvi.
I am also brave like you.
[chanting courage mantra]
What is this?
It's the mantra for courage.
Your brother Nagarjuna is blessed by Goddess Ashapura,
that he reached there on time.
Okay, tell me.
How did he bring you out of the water?
He did not bring us out.
Then?
It so happened,
that Chand gave the rope to Nagarjuna.
But the brave Nagarjuna
said that he did not need the rope.
Just then, the force of water in the river increased.
Both of us began to flow.
At that time, two people
helped us get out of the river.
Which two people?
They said they were mango traders.
[pensive music playing]
Do you think that you could have drowned?
[tense music playing]
Yes.
Yes, mother.
We could have drowned.
[tense music playing]
This is explosive information.
And grandpa, when I was bathing...
Where did he go to?
Mother, father looked angry.
If uncle wouldn't have come just then
then I would get scolded again.
Banna, your father had told you not to go, right?
Why did you not listen to him?
Do you know when I gave him the sheath of the Ghurids
and told him how Prithvi
protected it in the storm,
he felt very proud.
How do I know you are telling the truth?
Why would I lie, Banna?
Just to keep my mind.
It's not like that, Banna.
He was truly very happy.
And worried too.
He said that
if something had happened to you
then he would break down.
Is that why he scolded me in front of everyone?
Scolding does not mean
that he does not love you.
He told me that he worries about everyone.
But he worries the most
about you.
He worries a lot.
That's why he let me come to Ajmer
barefoot, on the burning sand.
Not once did he say anything.
He did not say
but actions are greater than words.
But he did nothing, either. Did he?
What did he not do?
I was a witness
when he went looking for you in the storm like a madman.
He called the doctor and asked him to apply medicine to your legs.
But he could have hugged me once.
[mellow music playing]
He was coming to hug you, Banna.
Just then, a servant came and told him
that your boat had overturned in the river.
He got tense and went to find you.
Why don't you believe what I am saying?
I believe you. I'll be back.
Where are you going?
I'm going to hug my father
before he forgets his words.
[sinister music playing]
[whistling]
[eagle whistling]
Brother.
There is an interesting gift for you.
There are several kings coming to Ajmer
with a special motive.
What could it be?
To finish off the Ghurids.
[tense music playing]
[whistling]
[wings flapping]
What did you tell the bird?
I have sent a reply.
'Kill all the kings.'
[laughing]
[speaking in regional language]
[upbeat music playing]
My child,
today you are refusing to go to the battle.
But
the blood that is in your body
will one day drag you
towards the battlefield.
And the day that happens
the land of Hind will tremble.
Do you know where my father is?
No, Prince Prithvi.
Thank you.
[solemn music playing]
[pestle clanking]
Make sure Prince Nagarjuna drinks this.
He does not like drinking this, Your Highness.
Tell him, it's my order.
Also, tell him,
if he wants to be the crown prince
then he must drink this.
You go.
[sinister music playing]
Talk only about what is necessary.
Shouldn't I tell you what I just overheard either?
Sundari!
[sinister music playing]
[dramatic music playing]
[dramatic music continues playing]
Something is cooking between the two brothers.
As far as announcing the crown prince is concerned,
I think something is fishy.
And it's still a bit unclear
about what His Majesty is thinking.
Also, I'm unable to understand
why did His Majesty call his brother?
What is the important decision
about Ajmer's future
that His Majesty cannot make on his own?
What made you feel this way?
Because your brother-in-law told His Majesty
that he will go back after the conference of the kings.
But based on what the His Majesty said, I feel
that he does not want to send his brother back.
If the king does not send him back, then I will do so.
I will not let him and his family stay here.
But if he has other intentions,
then it will be tough.
Whatever may be his intentions,
if he becomes an obstacle on my path
then he will have to face the consequences.
Just like how he did, years ago.
[tense music playing]
Aunt...
You?
What are you doing here?
You are not allowed to come here without permission.
I was going to meet father.
But I lost my way.
Good, I came here.
What did you hear?
I didn't only hear it, I saw it too.
With my eyes.
[dramatic music playing]
Nagarjuna was hurt
while hunting the crocodile.
Oh!
I told him
that he should go to the palace and apply medicine.
But I thought, I should tell you, too.
You did the right thing by telling me.
I will apply the medicine.
Okay. I'm in a hurry now.
[sinister music playing]
[mellow music playing]
Do you know where my father is?
He was with the king some time ago.
Near the bathroom.
Please go this way.
Thank you.
Why this behaviour?
Why with me?
His Majesty always compared me with Apargangeya.
Did he ever give me importance when Apargangeya was there?
He had hopes only from him.
I would only listen to his praises.
It was like I was invisible.
A person who speaks like a loser,
is he the future crown prince of Ajmer?
Is this Ajmer's future?
If your veins carry
the blood of King Vigraharaj,
then don't forget
that you also possess a part of Queen Desaladevi.
I will not accept that my son
speaks like a weak person.
All the bravery,
all the courage,
- were given by you to Apargangeya. - Nagarjuna.
Don't forget your limits.
Not once,
not a hundred times,
but even if you have to prove your worth a thousand times
in front of the king,
then do it.
If he has forgotten that he has a second son
then we have to remind him about it.
How do we do that, mother?
Along with Apargangeya's pyre
he has cremated me too.
The one who cries about the past
cannot set up their future, Nagarjuna.
Hence, after today,
I do not want to hear any such words from you.
If the father rejects
then it's right.
If the father ignores, then it is right.
If the father praises, then it is right.
The only important thing is the throne.
The throne of Ajmer.
And I will make sure
that you get your rights.
Did you understand?
I cannot understand how
to thank you.
[suspenseful music playing]
Your Highness.
Prithviraj and Hariraj
are not tired of singing your praises.
About the way you valorously
used just one arrow
and ended the life of the crocodile.
But along with that, God bless
those two traders
who helped you get
Prithviraj and Hariraj
out of the river, well in time.
[dramatic music playing]
Traders?
[pensive music playing]
Who traders?
I heard from Prithviraj and Hariraj
that the boat overturned.
Both of them fell into the water
and the crocodile came.
But just then,
our future crown prince
killed the crocodile with just one arrow.
Your Highness, the crocodile died.
But our Prithviraj and Hariraj
were still inside the river.
Their lives were in danger.
Chand wanted to give the rope
to our future crown prince.
So that he could hand the rope to Hari and Prithvi,
so that they can be saved. But, no.
He did not do that.
Our future crown prince had full confidence
on his capabilities and his courage,
that he won't need a rope
to save Prithviraj and Hariraj's lives.
He tried his best.
And this caused a slight delay.
And due to this delay
Prithviraj and Hariraj
began to flow with the river.
They drowned.
They would probably have drowned, Your Highness,
if those two businessmen
had not helped
our Prithviraj and Hariraj
in getting out of the river
in time.
[pensive music playing]
What are you trying to say? Bhuvanikamal sir.
Your Highness,
I don't want to say anything
I only want to confirm.
You know very well
that Prithvi and Hari are young and innocent.
They come up with amusing stories.
That's why I thought I would come
and ask our future crown prince.
Is that what really happened?
Because I'm not able to believe it.
When someone brave and courageous like
our future prince is there
- then there is no possibility... - Nagarjuna!
[tense music playing]
Come here!
Y-Yes, Your Majesty.
[tense music playing]
[water splashing]
What is the truth behind what happened in the river?
[tense music playing]
Prince Prithvi!
[mellow music playing]
Where are you running off in such a hurry?
I was looking for a shortcut
to get to my father.
Do you know
I'm so happy that all of you are here?
It also gives me great joy when I come here.
I don't feel like going at all.
Don't go back this time, then.
Please stay back.
Really, grandma?
- Yes. - That is wonderful.
I will lie on your lap and listen to stories.
I'll talk to you.
And both of us will take a stroll in the palace.
But my father will not agree.
Please convince him.
I don't know why he is always in a hurry to leave Ajmer.
Okay, I'll speak to him.
Really?
Okay, I'll take leave now.
Father must be waiting
to pat my back and hug me.
Hey...
Despite your presence, Prithvi and Hari
were drowning in the river.
Someone else saved them from drowning.
But you took the credit.
[tense music playing]
Were you trying to impress me
by showing off?
What can I expect
from the one who failed to save his brother
on the battlefield?
[tense music playing]
It's unfortunate
when a father has
an incapable son.
But when a king
has an incapable son
it is a curse on the entire kingdom.
[solemn vocalisation]
It's better to be childless
than have an offspring like this.
God knows which star you were born under.
Nagarjuna, don't come before me.
[dramatic music playing]
[solemn vocalisation]
Father, I'm here.
[dramatic music playing]
Father...
Father.
What's the matter, Your Highness?
I had forbidden him from going to the river.
He has disobeyed my orders.
He put his own life in danger
as well as Nagarjuna's.
He had to listen to his father's harsh words.
Because of him.
Because of me?
But why, father?
Come here.
Come here, Prithviraj.
[tense music playing]
Tomorrow is an important day for Ajmer.
I don't want any hurdles.
And for that reason,
you will not leave this chamber
until I ask you to.
[tense music playing]
[eerie music playing]
[eagle screeches]
[eagle screeching]
'Kill all the kings.'
[sinister music playing]
[soft music playing]
[mellow music playing]
I'm not used to living in the palace anymore.
I feel suffocated here.
Are you worried about tomorrow?
It is a big responsibility.
[pensive music playing]
Is there any responsibility
that you have not fulfilled until now?
But
it's not impossible
to convince the kings
to let go of their personal enmities
and come together as one.
But it's not easy, either.
Everybody is entangled in their own personal interests,
differences and disagreements.
The toughest challenge
is to make them realise
that the danger of the Ghurids that is hovering over us
can be extremely dangerous
for our land,
our civilisation and culture.
[pensive music playing]
[sinister music playing]
If we have to kill the kings
then we must get inside.
We have to enter and find out
what is where.
Are you trying to say
that we must first make a map,
and then according to the map, decide
what to do and when to do it?
Certainly.
Your esteemed guest
will be waiting for you there.
They'll say, 'Please come, Jaal sir.'
'We were expecting you, please murder us.'
Jaal,
quietly enter the palace
and get to work.
Why not? Your uncle is waiting at the door.
He'll say, 'Jalauddin,'
'when did you arrive? Come in.'
'I'll show you around the palace so that you can make a map.'
[sinister music playing]
I'm Jal,
the one who can enter any place at any time.
Keep watching.
[suspenseful music playing]
[dramatic music playing]
Prithvi was very hopeful that you would hug him
for the sheath.
I told him
everything that you said.
He was happy to hear about it.
Your scolding him,
and treating him strictly
are necessary
for his discipline.
It's possible
[pensive music playing]
That I was too strict with him.
Had he listened to me and not gone to the river
then what happened, would not have happened.
Vigraharaja would not have shouted at Nagarjuna
the way he did.
Nagarjuna had to listen to many harsh words.
As it is
I'm worried about the relationship between both of them.
Your Highness, the King is calling you.
[pensive music playing]
[background vocalisation]
'It's better to be childless'
'than have an offspring like this.'
'Nagarjuna, don't come before me.'
[mellow music playing]
Will you still not look at me?
I'm leaving.
[mellow music playing]
[playful music playing]
Who hurt my prince?
I think
the king will not make me the crown prince.
[pensive music playing]
I'm not sure if I am worthy
of becoming the crown prince or not.
Hmm...
If you don't become the prince,
how will your Maani
become the queen of the palace?
Hmm.
You may not be sure of yourself,
but I know
that you are an expert at winning everyone's hearts.
So many kings come to my doorstep
and are ready to lose to me.
But it's only you
who has won my heart.
And I have the faith
that you will surely win the king's heart, too.
Father sounded worried.
And I gave him some more worries.
I should be helping him.
But what can I do? And how can I do it?
Who is that? Aah!
Nagarjuna!
[tense music playing]
You hurt your hand, Nagarjuna.
- Are you okay? - Please go, Prithvi.
[sombre music playing]
What happened, Nagarjuna?
What are you doing here, Prithvi?
You can come here after being scolded by your father.
Can I not come here after being scolded by my father?
Nagarjuna, so many kings are expected to come tomorrow.
There are going to be so many celebrations.
But my father has prohibited me from going to that side.
I won't be able to see anything.
Why are both our fathers like this?
Why don't they trust us?
Vigraharaja, I want to understand
Why do you have so much anger and distrust in Nagarjuna?
He's the future crown prince.
This is the throne of Ajmer, Someshvara.
It's the heritage of the Chauhan lineage.
It is respected due to the sacrifices made by our ancestors.
Only the one who is worthy of it will sit on it
and Nagarjuna is not that.
I will have to speak the words
that you don't want to hear.
[wooden barrel opening]
[suspenseful music playing]
[wooden barrel closing]
I'll pray to Goddess Ashapura
that both of us get good fathers in our next life.
No, Nagarjuna. Please take your words back.
Goddess Ashapura,
please don't pay attention to Nagarjuna's words.
I want the same father in every birth.
I want the same uncle and the same brother Nagarjuna.
I want this same family in every birth.
I did not get an answer to my question, Vigraharaja.
I want to know why you think Nagarjuna is not worthy.
He is your son.
I know that Aparagange was your worthy son.
After his death,
you and your dreams are in shock.
But, Vigraharaja,
Nagarjuna too was born with your blood.
He has your values in him.
He's a part of our lineage.
And this is the legacy, Vigraharaja.
If not Nagarjuna, then who will sit on the throne?
Nagarjuna.
Mother says
that parents get angry with their children
because they are worried about us.
They only wish for our good.
They wish well
but do the wrong things.
I think I'm a bad person.
[vocalisation]
[peppy harmonising]
"A day will come"
[peppy harmonising]
[solemn music playing]
"Whenever you feel upset"
Many times in my life
I have made decisions
that I regretted.
But now,
I don't want to regret all my life
by not taking this decision.
You will become the king of Ajmer.
This throne is yours.
[triumphant music playing]
Vigraharaja, I promise you
that until my last breath
I will not let anything happen to Ajmer.
And after me, my sons
will sacrifice every drop of their blood for Ajmer.
You will always have our support.
But I cannot
let you do this injustice to Nagarjuna.
I was only talking about doing justice to Ajmer.
I too, want justice, Vigraharaja.
For Ajmer.
For our family, and for our legacy.
Please give me one chance, Vigraharaja.
I will prove Nagarjuna's capability to you.
I will make him lead the coalition talks that will be held tomorrow.
I will assure you, Vigraharaja,
that Nagarjuna is the rightful successor
of Ajmer's throne.
[dramatic music playing]
Just one chance.
"An exemplary ruler ploughs on against all odds
with his eyes on the prize."
"An exemplary ruler...
ploughs on against all odds with his eyes on the prize."
Yes.
What does this mean now?
This is the mantra for smiling and for getting rid of all fears.
It awakens your sleeping faith and drives the bad thoughts away.
Say it with me.
"An exemplary ruler ploughs on against all odds
with his eyes on the prize."
[joyful music playing]
Did you see that?
All the bad thoughts ran away.
[soft chuckling]
[pensive music playing]
What is the matter?
Why are you looking worried?
[sinister music playing]
You got this made for Nagarjuna's coronation, isn't it?
Hmm.
Please discard it.
Sundari, I will have your tongue cut for saying such inauspicious words.
Don't forget
that you are talking to a queen.
[menacing music playing]
You are the queen for just a few more days.
[soft music playing]
We must not wait here
for even a moment after the coalition talks are done.
Vigraharaja, Desaladevi,
and Nagarjuna
are our family.
I don't want any bitterness amongst us.
Nor should our children come under any danger.
We must leave before that.
[dramatic music playing]
Beautiful flowers can be so poisonous.
I will destroy the enemy along with his entire family.
Let them try to laugh at my dreams.
The love between a father and his son
is truly unique.
Every son looks up to his father as his ideal
and hopes that
he can see pride for himself
in his father's eyes.
I, Chand Bardai,
am a friend of Prithvi.
That's how I've seen this yearning
in him.
When he was looking for his father's love,
the enemies inside the palace
were planning the conspiracies.
Outward dangers were also approaching.
Something big was going to happen.
But we children
were creating a ruckus immersed in the fun
of our childhood.
Ghurid intruders had entered the streets of Ajmer
and were preparing to rake up a new storm.
Will my friend Prithviraj identify those intruders,
stop them
and fulfil his duty towards the land of Ajmer?
Only time will tell.
Valour is worshipped everywhere,
it brings glory
to the nation.