1 00:03:39,920 --> 00:03:45,720 'In spite of Bheeshma's best efforts to console Shantanu..' 2 00:03:46,280 --> 00:03:50,400 '..he could not get over his guilty conscience.' 3 00:03:51,560 --> 00:03:55,360 'He handed over his sons from Satyavati..' 4 00:03:56,160 --> 00:04:00,160 '..Chitrangada and Vichitravirya..' 5 00:04:00,520 --> 00:04:03,920 '..to Bheeshma and died.' 6 00:04:09,040 --> 00:04:14,040 'Bheeshma made Chitrangada the king..' 7 00:04:24,080 --> 00:04:28,080 '..but he did not reign long and was killed..' 8 00:04:28,720 --> 00:04:33,400 '..in battle with a Gandharva chief of the same name.' 9 00:04:34,840 --> 00:04:39,920 'Then Bheeshma made Vichitravirya the king.' 10 00:04:42,640 --> 00:04:48,360 '..with great pomp and show.' 11 00:04:58,120 --> 00:05:00,720 Long live King Vichitravirya. 12 00:05:00,800 --> 00:05:03,240 Long live King Vichitravirya. 13 00:05:03,320 --> 00:05:05,480 Long live King Vichitravirya. 14 00:05:05,560 --> 00:05:08,040 Long live King Vichitravirya. 15 00:05:08,120 --> 00:05:10,600 Long live King Vichitravirya. 16 00:05:36,040 --> 00:05:38,120 - My respects, Mother. - May you live long, Son. 17 00:05:38,480 --> 00:05:39,640 Did you send for me, Mother? 18 00:05:40,080 --> 00:05:40,840 Come, Bheeshma. 19 00:05:41,600 --> 00:05:43,680 There's an important matter to discuss. 20 00:05:44,400 --> 00:05:47,120 What's worrying you, Mother? 21 00:05:47,200 --> 00:05:48,040 Take a seat. 22 00:05:50,240 --> 00:05:56,600 Bheeshma, shouldn't Vichitravirya get married now.. 23 00:05:58,120 --> 00:06:00,920 ..and add to the Kuru dynasty? 24 00:06:01,240 --> 00:06:03,960 I was about to suggest the same, Mother. 25 00:06:04,600 --> 00:06:06,000 What do you propose, then? 26 00:06:06,600 --> 00:06:08,920 Three daughters of the King of Kashi. 27 00:06:09,000 --> 00:06:12,360 Amba, Ambika and Ambalika will be choosing their husbands soon. 28 00:06:12,960 --> 00:06:14,840 Take Vichitravirya there. 29 00:06:16,120 --> 00:06:19,360 First, let's get their invitation. 30 00:06:20,920 --> 00:06:22,480 It'll surely come. 31 00:06:24,040 --> 00:06:25,600 Fine, Mother! I'll wait for it. 32 00:06:26,080 --> 00:06:29,520 The moment it comes, I shall take him there. 33 00:06:30,360 --> 00:06:32,600 Long Live the Kashi King. 34 00:06:32,680 --> 00:06:34,840 Long Live the Kashi King. 35 00:06:34,920 --> 00:06:37,360 Long Live the Kashi King. 36 00:06:37,440 --> 00:06:39,840 Long Live the Kashi King. 37 00:06:39,920 --> 00:06:42,760 Long Live the Kashi King. 38 00:06:55,120 --> 00:06:58,560 'This is the royal court of Kashi.' 39 00:06:59,160 --> 00:07:06,160 'Or shall we say, it's the court of Ambika, Ambalika and Amba's father..' 40 00:07:06,760 --> 00:07:08,040 '..or it can even be said..' 41 00:07:08,480 --> 00:07:11,480 '..to be the place where, Bheeshma's death was decided.' 42 00:07:12,360 --> 00:07:13,960 'Whatever it may be called..' 43 00:07:14,400 --> 00:07:19,400 '..but it's an important place in the history of Mahabharat.' 44 00:07:20,680 --> 00:07:24,440 'Traditions born in the mist of history..' 45 00:07:24,800 --> 00:07:28,440 '..will be slaughtered here today.' 46 00:07:32,040 --> 00:07:33,040 Prime Minister! 47 00:07:39,160 --> 00:07:40,320 I await your command, Sire. 48 00:07:40,800 --> 00:07:45,280 Invite all the kings and princes in India.. 49 00:07:46,160 --> 00:07:49,440 ..for my daughters to choose their husbands. 50 00:07:49,640 --> 00:07:51,080 As you wish, Sire! 51 00:07:52,040 --> 00:07:55,760 But don't send an invitation to Hastinapur. 52 00:07:56,040 --> 00:07:58,560 May you live long, Sire, but.. 53 00:07:59,800 --> 00:08:01,360 Prime Minister, why this hesitation? 54 00:08:01,840 --> 00:08:04,200 Only diplomacy, Sire. 55 00:08:04,640 --> 00:08:09,360 I don't want the storm of Ganga's son, Bheeshma's arrows to reach Kashi. 56 00:08:09,720 --> 00:08:12,360 So I am taking this liberty to suggest.. 57 00:08:12,640 --> 00:08:16,440 ..that Kashi maintain its old ties with Hastinapur. 58 00:08:16,800 --> 00:08:18,960 Just as Kashi's Princess Sunanda was married.. 59 00:08:19,200 --> 00:08:21,800 ..to Emperor Bharat of Hastinapur. 60 00:08:21,920 --> 00:08:25,200 So, too, it would be appropriate to invite.. 61 00:08:25,280 --> 00:08:27,440 ..Hastinapur's king on this occasion as well. 62 00:08:29,040 --> 00:08:31,720 Prime Minister, relations must change with time. 63 00:08:32,480 --> 00:08:35,440 Each relationship has to end some day. 64 00:08:36,080 --> 00:08:42,280 The relationship you mention ended that day.. 65 00:08:42,760 --> 00:08:48,560 ..King Shantanu ridiculed the marriage proposal of our sister with Devavrata. 66 00:08:49,600 --> 00:08:55,040 That wound of humiliation is still sore in my heart. 67 00:08:56,120 --> 00:08:57,120 And today.. 68 00:08:57,640 --> 00:09:01,080 Today is the time to take revenge. 69 00:09:01,800 --> 00:09:04,560 Hastinapur must not be invited at all. 70 00:09:04,720 --> 00:09:05,880 That's an order! 71 00:09:06,320 --> 00:09:09,800 As your Prime Minister. Sire! It's my duty.. 72 00:09:10,120 --> 00:09:14,520 ..to warn you that to invite the wrath of Hastinapur.. 73 00:09:14,600 --> 00:09:16,640 ..will prove suicidal for Kashi. 74 00:09:16,960 --> 00:09:19,760 Insulting them will be harmful to us. 75 00:09:20,080 --> 00:09:23,520 Prime Minister the warrior clan doesn't worry about such gain and loss. 76 00:09:23,960 --> 00:09:26,560 They only care for their self esteem. 77 00:09:27,280 --> 00:09:30,240 Which was hurt by King Shantanu of Hastinapur 78 00:09:30,640 --> 00:09:32,320 I'll certainly take revenge. 79 00:09:32,840 --> 00:09:37,440 Policy decrees that we can take revenge and yet be discreet. 80 00:09:38,960 --> 00:09:39,880 How? 81 00:09:40,400 --> 00:09:44,520 King, only the princesses will choose their husbands. 82 00:09:45,080 --> 00:09:48,240 If they ignore Vichitravirya.. 83 00:09:48,640 --> 00:09:50,320 ..then our revenge will be complete without us raising a finger. 84 00:09:50,640 --> 00:09:52,960 They refused to accept your sister. 85 00:09:53,160 --> 00:09:54,560 We'll refuse to accept their king. 86 00:09:55,400 --> 00:09:57,840 He'll be publicly insulted in our court. 87 00:09:57,920 --> 00:09:59,040 No, Prime Minister. 88 00:09:59,640 --> 00:10:05,280 One who insulted us can't be our guest. 89 00:10:05,520 --> 00:10:06,680 As you wish, King. 90 00:10:07,520 --> 00:10:11,120 In any case, tit for tat is not always a good policy. 91 00:10:11,720 --> 00:10:13,840 Making friends is more effective in politics. 92 00:10:14,000 --> 00:10:15,600 Such diplomacy may suit you. 93 00:10:16,600 --> 00:10:20,240 But for me insult calls for insult. 94 00:10:21,000 --> 00:10:26,000 Hence, I again order you not to invite anyone from Hastinapur. 95 00:10:27,320 --> 00:10:28,520 As you wish, King. 96 00:10:28,600 --> 00:10:30,600 - It's a great insult. - Whatever anyone says it is. 97 00:10:30,680 --> 00:10:32,840 - What is happening? - Yes. 98 00:10:32,920 --> 00:10:35,680 - Let's speak to Guru. - Let him come. 99 00:10:35,760 --> 00:10:38,600 - Now only the Guru can intervene. - But.. 100 00:10:38,680 --> 00:10:41,920 - Who'll ask? - Anything to be said.. 101 00:10:42,000 --> 00:10:43,360 King of Kashi should take decision. 102 00:10:43,440 --> 00:10:44,680 Let the guru come. 103 00:10:44,760 --> 00:10:46,400 Yes, I am also saying the same thing. 104 00:10:46,480 --> 00:10:48,080 My regards, Guru. 105 00:10:49,680 --> 00:10:54,280 What are you discussing in such hushed tones? 106 00:10:54,360 --> 00:10:56,400 It's most insulting, Sir. 107 00:10:56,480 --> 00:10:58,240 - For whom? - For Hastinapur, Guru. 108 00:10:58,320 --> 00:11:01,400 - For our King as well. - In fact for all of us. 109 00:11:01,760 --> 00:11:03,280 What happened? Who's insulted us? 110 00:11:03,360 --> 00:11:06,440 Three daughters of Kashi King are to choose their husbands. 111 00:11:06,520 --> 00:11:09,240 But he's not even invited Hastinapur's king. 112 00:11:09,320 --> 00:11:10,920 Most insulting to us all, Guru. 113 00:11:11,560 --> 00:11:13,640 Truly a grave insult. 114 00:11:14,800 --> 00:11:17,760 Does Prince Bheeshma know about it? 115 00:11:18,360 --> 00:11:19,280 We're not aware of it. 116 00:11:19,360 --> 00:11:21,760 It's an insult to the Kuru dynasty. 117 00:11:21,840 --> 00:11:25,160 I won't tolerate an insult to the Kuru dynasty. 118 00:11:27,400 --> 00:11:28,560 Bheeshma, what happened? 119 00:11:29,280 --> 00:11:30,720 You seem very upset! 120 00:11:31,000 --> 00:11:32,600 Mother, it's a matter that enrages. 121 00:11:33,000 --> 00:11:35,760 Kashi king's daughters are to choose their husbands. 122 00:11:36,240 --> 00:11:37,400 Good. 123 00:11:38,200 --> 00:11:40,520 We have old ties with Kashi. 124 00:11:41,000 --> 00:11:44,200 Our King Bharat's queen, Sunanda was also from Kashi. 125 00:11:45,040 --> 00:11:50,680 It's time anyway to extend our lineage through matrimonial alliance. 126 00:11:50,880 --> 00:11:55,080 I had Kashi princesses, Amba, Ambika and Ambalika in mind, too. 127 00:11:55,640 --> 00:11:56,880 Then what's the hitch? 128 00:11:57,080 --> 00:11:58,480 King of Kashi. 129 00:11:59,080 --> 00:12:04,440 He's forgotten that once he was proud of our friendship. 130 00:12:04,840 --> 00:12:07,800 But today when he's giving away his daughters in marriage.. 131 00:12:07,880 --> 00:12:10,200 ..he dares to ignore Hastinapur's king. 132 00:12:10,400 --> 00:12:12,240 So what? 133 00:12:13,080 --> 00:12:17,960 Ganga's son are these the only princesses in the country? 134 00:12:18,320 --> 00:12:19,520 Yes, Mother! 135 00:12:20,240 --> 00:12:21,960 If we tolerate this humiliation today.. 136 00:12:22,040 --> 00:12:25,760 ..then we'll suffer loss of face before the entire country as well. 137 00:12:25,840 --> 00:12:28,840 It's imperative that we bring these princesses to Hastinapur.. 138 00:12:28,920 --> 00:12:31,320 ..and prove to the world that Vichitravirya.. 139 00:12:31,520 --> 00:12:35,360 ..is a descendant of Emperor Bharat and a power to reckon with. 140 00:12:35,680 --> 00:12:37,040 But how would you do it? 141 00:12:37,120 --> 00:12:41,640 I'll go there and bring back the princesses. 142 00:12:42,120 --> 00:12:45,880 If you're determined to go then take my blessings with you. 143 00:12:54,880 --> 00:12:59,960 Ambe, do you share my thoughts? 144 00:13:00,120 --> 00:13:02,320 What are you thinking, King of Shalva? 145 00:13:03,120 --> 00:13:06,360 I was thinking that after the function tomorrow.. 146 00:13:07,360 --> 00:13:09,160 ..our lives will be changed completely. 147 00:13:09,520 --> 00:13:10,560 In what way? 148 00:13:11,640 --> 00:13:16,800 No more secret meetings nor freedom to roam about. 149 00:13:17,400 --> 00:13:21,760 Instead, only everlasting love.. 150 00:13:22,480 --> 00:13:27,160 ..as pure as the waters of the Ganges. 151 00:13:27,600 --> 00:13:34,000 It'll be love day in and day out. Like an unstoppable river. 152 00:13:34,400 --> 00:13:40,320 On our wedding night when I'll lift your veil.. 153 00:13:41,920 --> 00:13:46,880 ..it'll be like seeing a new moon a new Amba.. 154 00:13:49,920 --> 00:13:53,120 ..delicate and pretty. 155 00:13:54,600 --> 00:13:59,040 You'll be in my arms and we'll be in Heaven.. 156 00:13:59,840 --> 00:14:04,480 ..dreaming of a bright future. 157 00:14:05,200 --> 00:14:10,520 Dreams that will be heavenly existence for us two lovers. 158 00:14:14,040 --> 00:14:18,760 'In the royal Kashi court all the kings, emperors..' 159 00:14:18,840 --> 00:14:21,080 '..and princes and warriors..' 160 00:14:21,400 --> 00:14:26,840 '..are present to win a bride for themselves.' 161 00:14:28,880 --> 00:14:31,280 The three princesses, Amba.. 162 00:14:31,440 --> 00:14:36,000 ..Ambalika and Ambika are entering the court. 163 00:15:15,680 --> 00:15:19,160 Amba knows whom to garland. 164 00:15:20,880 --> 00:15:23,440 You two also choose your grooms. 165 00:15:23,920 --> 00:15:27,640 Prime Minister start the ceremony. 166 00:15:28,080 --> 00:15:29,200 Certainly, King! 167 00:15:29,480 --> 00:15:35,040 I announce the arrival of King Shalva. 168 00:15:56,600 --> 00:15:57,800 Be seated, My Lord. 169 00:16:04,200 --> 00:16:07,040 The Protector of Bharat's clan, Shantanu's son.. 170 00:16:07,120 --> 00:16:12,240 ..unconquered warrior, Ganga's son, Bheeshma is arriving. 171 00:16:18,920 --> 00:16:23,200 It seems Bheeshma has forgotten his vow in the face of beauty. 172 00:16:25,440 --> 00:16:28,960 Why this urge to prove his youth at this age? 173 00:16:31,120 --> 00:16:37,280 Such beauty can lure even saints leave alone a middle aged Prince. 174 00:16:39,640 --> 00:16:43,280 It seems he was waiting for his father's death. 175 00:16:43,440 --> 00:16:47,440 Queen Satyavati broke her wedding bangles and he his vow. 176 00:16:49,480 --> 00:16:51,400 His vow was brittle as glass, too! 177 00:16:52,640 --> 00:16:53,840 Attention! 178 00:16:55,480 --> 00:16:58,120 It's an assembly for invitees alone! 179 00:16:59,400 --> 00:17:00,720 I know! 180 00:17:01,360 --> 00:17:06,480 Since they're guests, I've not cut their tongues. 181 00:17:07,440 --> 00:17:12,640 I'm here to represent Hastinapur's King Vichitravirya. 182 00:17:13,960 --> 00:17:18,080 For centuries Kurus have married Kashi Princesses. 183 00:17:18,160 --> 00:17:19,560 It'll be so even today. 184 00:17:21,320 --> 00:17:26,600 I'm taking the three Princesses to marry younger brother Vichitravirya. 185 00:17:27,920 --> 00:17:32,360 By not inviting Hastinapur to the ceremony, you insulted us. 186 00:17:32,840 --> 00:17:35,200 I forgive you for that! 187 00:17:37,320 --> 00:17:40,400 Bheeshma, Princesses have a right to choose their husbands. 188 00:17:41,080 --> 00:17:43,840 Not these Princesses! 189 00:17:44,400 --> 00:17:49,000 Even if they had none of you is worthy of them. 190 00:17:49,200 --> 00:17:52,800 Bheeshma, rein in your tongue. 191 00:17:53,000 --> 00:17:55,160 I rein in only my horses. 192 00:17:56,320 --> 00:18:00,880 As for you Shalva King had I not gifted life to you once.. 193 00:18:01,400 --> 00:18:05,360 ..I'd have killed you for insulting me before this assembly. 194 00:18:06,360 --> 00:18:08,840 I declare in this Court. 195 00:18:09,840 --> 00:18:13,680 ..that I've come to take away these Princesses and am doing so now! 196 00:18:37,640 --> 00:18:40,000 Is there anyone to stop Bheeshma? 197 00:18:40,360 --> 00:18:42,120 Is there anyone to stop Bheeshma? 198 00:18:51,240 --> 00:18:54,880 Permit the Princesses to Ieave, Kashi's King! 199 00:19:42,160 --> 00:19:45,120 I was afraid this would happen, King. 200 00:20:28,160 --> 00:20:29,200 Bheeshma. 201 00:20:35,040 --> 00:20:35,920 Charioteer! 202 00:20:36,680 --> 00:20:37,680 Turn the chariot! 203 00:20:57,000 --> 00:20:58,000 Shalva King! 204 00:20:58,360 --> 00:21:00,280 Yes, it's me! 205 00:21:00,840 --> 00:21:03,360 But, this road doesn't lead to Shalva. 206 00:21:03,560 --> 00:21:05,320 You're no warrior, Bheeshma. 207 00:21:06,120 --> 00:21:07,960 You're an audacious wizard. 208 00:21:08,560 --> 00:21:11,760 You didn't display valour in the Kashi court. 209 00:21:12,320 --> 00:21:14,360 You displayed wizardry. 210 00:21:15,280 --> 00:21:17,160 Now face my arrows. 211 00:21:18,880 --> 00:21:19,920 Beware! 212 00:21:20,400 --> 00:21:22,600 You're a great warrior, Shalva king. 213 00:21:23,160 --> 00:21:24,920 We're not enemies. 214 00:21:25,840 --> 00:21:29,360 I can't take away the life I gave you once. 215 00:21:29,840 --> 00:21:31,120 So, go back. 216 00:21:31,360 --> 00:21:34,120 I'm not here to show my back, Bheeshma. 217 00:21:34,840 --> 00:21:36,960 I'm here to spare you your life. 218 00:21:37,400 --> 00:21:41,840 I'll forgive you if you return to Hastinapur or lift your bow. 219 00:21:42,240 --> 00:21:43,320 Beware. 220 00:21:50,040 --> 00:21:52,720 Shalva king, I forgive you for this wound, too. 221 00:21:53,080 --> 00:21:55,240 Go back while you can. 222 00:21:56,240 --> 00:21:58,960 I'm not here to return, Bheeshma. 223 00:22:49,320 --> 00:22:51,800 I've no dearth of arrows, Shalva King. 224 00:22:52,640 --> 00:22:55,160 But I don't wish to take away the life I gave you once. 225 00:22:56,000 --> 00:22:58,240 So, I pardon you again. 226 00:22:59,000 --> 00:23:01,200 Charioteer, proceed to Hastinapur. 227 00:23:28,880 --> 00:23:31,040 Prince is back, Queen Mother. 228 00:23:31,600 --> 00:23:32,360 Is that so? 229 00:23:32,520 --> 00:23:35,840 Yes, he's brought three Princesses who glow like a lamp's flame, too. 230 00:23:37,600 --> 00:23:40,680 Congratulations for three lovely brides, Mother. 231 00:23:44,240 --> 00:23:46,120 A mother's fond welcome, Son. 232 00:23:46,880 --> 00:23:47,920 She's Amba. 233 00:23:48,440 --> 00:23:49,360 She's Ambika. 234 00:23:49,760 --> 00:23:50,720 She's Ambalika. 235 00:23:51,200 --> 00:23:52,480 She's their maid. 236 00:23:53,760 --> 00:23:56,240 Am I permitted to speak, Queen Mother? 237 00:23:56,560 --> 00:23:58,000 Call me mother, Amba. 238 00:23:58,600 --> 00:24:01,440 But my request is to the Queen Mother. 239 00:24:01,640 --> 00:24:02,520 Go on. 240 00:24:03,560 --> 00:24:06,440 Before mighty warrior Ganga's son, Bheeshma came to Kashi.. 241 00:24:07,120 --> 00:24:10,920 ..I'd accepted Shalva king as my husband, Queen Mother. 242 00:24:11,880 --> 00:24:14,000 Why didn't you tell me this then, Princess? 243 00:24:14,440 --> 00:24:15,560 Fear, son of Ganga. 244 00:24:16,360 --> 00:24:17,480 I was scared of you. 245 00:24:22,960 --> 00:24:25,680 Then Amba can't marry Vichitravirya, Mother. 246 00:24:27,040 --> 00:24:28,480 You're right, Bheeshma. 247 00:24:28,720 --> 00:24:30,240 Don't despair, Princess. 248 00:24:31,240 --> 00:24:34,040 We'll send you back to Shalva king with respect. 249 00:24:34,480 --> 00:24:36,600 You've my blessings, Amba. 250 00:24:38,760 --> 00:24:39,800 Queen Mother! 251 00:24:46,520 --> 00:24:58,760 "With great pride and honour the jewel princess merrily departs." 252 00:24:59,200 --> 00:25:10,400 "Full of hope to meet her lover. And full of happy dreams." 253 00:25:11,720 --> 00:25:16,920 Bheeshma gave me a new life and now he's given you to me. 254 00:25:18,480 --> 00:25:21,840 Amba, we'll name our first son after him, Devavrata. 255 00:25:21,920 --> 00:25:23,000 Certainly, son of Arya. 256 00:25:24,040 --> 00:25:27,760 You know when I told the Queen Mother.. 257 00:25:28,640 --> 00:25:31,200 ..that even before Bheeshma arrived in Kashi. 258 00:25:31,960 --> 00:25:35,280 I'd accepted you as my husband. 259 00:25:36,360 --> 00:25:38,640 He shuddered. 260 00:25:40,320 --> 00:25:45,960 I knew then. That our union was assured. 261 00:25:51,640 --> 00:25:54,520 Princess, you're now entering the Shalva's territory. 262 00:26:10,080 --> 00:26:11,440 Tell Bheeshma.. 263 00:26:12,600 --> 00:26:15,440 ..that I don't take it back in charity, once I've lost something. 264 00:26:16,320 --> 00:26:23,080 Inform him that by sending you back here, he's insulted me. 265 00:26:23,760 --> 00:26:28,200 When Ganga's son, Bheeshma learnt that I love you.. 266 00:26:29,080 --> 00:26:31,480 ..he himself sent me back to you. 267 00:26:32,120 --> 00:26:34,840 Bheeshma defeated all of us and won you. 268 00:26:36,040 --> 00:26:37,920 Hence, you belong to him. 269 00:26:39,760 --> 00:26:41,200 It's the warrior's code of conduct. 270 00:26:41,520 --> 00:26:47,280 Shalva King when I was to choose my groom he was there. 271 00:26:47,640 --> 00:26:49,160 But the choice was mine. 272 00:26:50,040 --> 00:26:53,400 Only I could choose my life partner. 273 00:26:54,280 --> 00:26:58,320 I'm not a kingdom that could be won or Iost in a battle.. 274 00:26:59,000 --> 00:27:01,000 ..or gifted away in charity. 275 00:27:03,040 --> 00:27:05,240 Prior to Ganga's son, Bheeshma's arrival in Kashi.. 276 00:27:05,960 --> 00:27:09,480 ..I'd already chosen you as my husband. 277 00:27:11,440 --> 00:27:14,840 I'm grateful to you for this honour, Princess.. 278 00:27:15,840 --> 00:27:18,320 ..but you'll have to go back to Bheeshma. 279 00:27:18,880 --> 00:27:23,480 By sending you here he's insulted me and humiliated you as well. 280 00:27:31,360 --> 00:27:33,480 Let the Princess come in! 281 00:27:39,440 --> 00:27:41,160 Long live the Hastinapur King! 282 00:27:41,560 --> 00:27:43,320 I'm here to seek justice, King. 283 00:27:44,000 --> 00:27:45,840 You'll surely get it, Princess. 284 00:27:47,080 --> 00:27:53,600 King, after defeating, all the kings.. 285 00:27:54,080 --> 00:27:57,720 ..and princes, Bheeshma won me. 286 00:27:58,480 --> 00:28:03,760 But, I was committed to marry the King of Shalva.. 287 00:28:04,680 --> 00:28:10,680 So you sent me back to him. 288 00:28:11,680 --> 00:28:17,960 But he refused to accept me in charity. 289 00:28:19,240 --> 00:28:26,080 I'll send, my army to avenge this humiliation. 290 00:28:26,680 --> 00:28:28,760 But, what has the King of Shalva done, King? 291 00:28:29,440 --> 00:28:32,480 Why should Hastinapur's army invade his kingdom? 292 00:28:33,400 --> 00:28:37,120 I've been insulted by Ganga's son, Bheeshma! 293 00:28:37,560 --> 00:28:39,240 You can't be serious, Princess? 294 00:28:39,920 --> 00:28:42,400 Bheeshma can never insult anybody. 295 00:28:43,680 --> 00:28:46,600 I'm not talking about anybody, King. 296 00:28:47,360 --> 00:28:49,480 I'm talking about myself. 297 00:28:50,120 --> 00:28:51,880 I'm the one who was insulted. 298 00:28:52,720 --> 00:28:57,360 Hence, only I can tell who insulted me. 299 00:28:58,200 --> 00:29:01,520 I was insulted by Ganga's son, Bheeshma. 300 00:29:02,280 --> 00:29:04,520 If he hadn't sent me back to Shalva.. 301 00:29:04,960 --> 00:29:07,240 ..then I wouldn't have been insulted. 302 00:29:07,840 --> 00:29:10,240 So, I beg you to order Ganga's son, Bheeshma.. 303 00:29:10,680 --> 00:29:16,120 ..to perform his duty as a true warrior by accepting me as his wife. 304 00:29:17,080 --> 00:29:18,400 May you live long, King. 305 00:29:18,880 --> 00:29:20,840 I'm bound by my oath. 306 00:29:21,240 --> 00:29:22,720 I can't marry. 307 00:29:23,600 --> 00:29:26,680 Then why did you bring me here? 308 00:29:27,120 --> 00:29:32,040 I'd announced in Kashi that I was only representing Hastinapur there. 309 00:29:33,320 --> 00:29:39,800 I was abducted, King, just when I was about to choose my husband. 310 00:29:40,560 --> 00:29:42,600 My sisters have accepted you as a husband. 311 00:29:43,440 --> 00:29:45,520 But I haven't. 312 00:29:46,800 --> 00:29:50,680 I wish to choose, Bheeshma as my husband! 313 00:29:50,760 --> 00:29:52,360 It isn't possible, Princess. 314 00:29:52,800 --> 00:29:54,000 Why not? 315 00:29:54,160 --> 00:29:56,800 Because I'm pledged to celibacy. 316 00:29:58,000 --> 00:30:00,440 Learn to beware of a wounded female serpent, a wounded tigress.. 317 00:30:00,840 --> 00:30:03,880 ..and a woman scorned, Ganga's son. 318 00:30:04,600 --> 00:30:10,280 You're bound by your oath which forbids you to restore me my lost honour. 319 00:30:10,920 --> 00:30:14,040 So, in this Kuru court.. 320 00:30:14,600 --> 00:30:19,680 ..with Hastinapur's king as witness I take an oath, too. 321 00:30:20,280 --> 00:30:26,160 Ganga's son, Bheeshma I'll never forgive you for this insult, even if.. 322 00:30:26,880 --> 00:30:30,000 ..I've to be born again and again to take my revenge. 323 00:30:30,600 --> 00:30:36,520 One day I'll be the cause of your death and I'll certainly take my revenge. 324 00:30:46,200 --> 00:30:51,400 "She was like an angry serpent." 325 00:30:52,680 --> 00:30:59,560 "In a beautiful forest." 326 00:31:00,120 --> 00:31:07,240 "None could be blamed for this.." 327 00:31:07,480 --> 00:31:14,200 "..but deadly deeds of destiny." 328 00:31:21,280 --> 00:31:25,920 'Kashi Princess, Amba left to seek her revenge.' 329 00:31:26,640 --> 00:31:29,000 'She'll certainly take her revenge.' 330 00:31:29,680 --> 00:31:32,160 'But when and where?' 331 00:31:32,840 --> 00:31:35,400 'As yet I alone know.' 332 00:31:36,040 --> 00:31:39,240 'But when this great human epic reaches that stage..' 333 00:31:39,760 --> 00:31:42,680 '..I'll tell you all about it.' 334 00:31:43,920 --> 00:31:48,560 'Right now Hastinapur feels secure.' 335 00:31:49,680 --> 00:31:56,960 'King Vichitravirya has married Ambalika and Ambika with pomp and show.' 336 00:31:57,840 --> 00:32:04,720 'Since the kingdom is being Iooked after by wise and learned Bheeshma.' 337 00:32:05,240 --> 00:32:11,400 'Vichitravirya spends all his time with his two queens.' 338 00:34:13,800 --> 00:34:14,800 Sire? 339 00:34:14,880 --> 00:34:15,960 What's wrong, Sire? 340 00:34:16,040 --> 00:34:16,960 Sire? 341 00:34:19,840 --> 00:34:21,520 Sire? Sire? 342 00:34:21,600 --> 00:34:23,760 - What's wrong, Sire? - Sire? 343 00:34:24,080 --> 00:34:26,160 What wrong? What's wrong, Sire? 344 00:34:26,240 --> 00:34:27,560 What's wrong? 345 00:34:28,480 --> 00:34:30,840 - What's wrong? - Sire? 346 00:34:32,680 --> 00:34:35,120 - Mother, dear! - Mother. 347 00:34:35,240 --> 00:34:37,200 Sire? Sire? 348 00:34:37,280 --> 00:34:38,600 - What's wrong, Sire? - Sire? 349 00:34:38,680 --> 00:34:39,920 Sire? 350 00:34:40,720 --> 00:34:42,560 - Mother, dear! - Mother, dear! 351 00:34:42,960 --> 00:34:44,480 Mother, dear! 352 00:34:54,360 --> 00:34:55,280 Son? 353 00:34:55,640 --> 00:34:57,320 What's happened, Son? 354 00:34:57,640 --> 00:34:58,720 Vichitra. 355 00:34:59,000 --> 00:35:00,200 What's wrong? 356 00:35:00,360 --> 00:35:01,880 What happened? 357 00:35:06,320 --> 00:35:07,240 Son? 358 00:35:10,640 --> 00:35:11,640 Son? 359 00:35:12,200 --> 00:35:14,400 Is anyone there? Call the royal physician. 360 00:35:37,840 --> 00:35:38,920 May he live long! 361 00:35:47,440 --> 00:35:49,120 Give him the holy water of the Ganges. 362 00:36:02,160 --> 00:36:10,240 "The light of the Kuru clan.." 363 00:36:10,640 --> 00:36:17,080 "..was extinguished long before its time." 364 00:36:17,520 --> 00:36:25,600 "Leaving the 'Throne' empty." 365 00:36:25,960 --> 00:36:32,000 "And the royal palace deserted." 366 00:36:34,040 --> 00:36:35,000 Mother. 367 00:36:39,280 --> 00:36:41,240 Get a hold on yourself. 368 00:36:42,400 --> 00:36:44,920 I'm trying, Son. 369 00:36:46,160 --> 00:36:51,760 But today, Satyavati finds herself unable to face the truth. 370 00:36:52,880 --> 00:36:54,760 I feel lonely and helpless. 371 00:36:55,960 --> 00:36:58,320 Truth doesn't make you helpless, Mother. 372 00:36:59,680 --> 00:37:01,200 It does, Son. 373 00:37:02,080 --> 00:37:03,840 It makes you very helpless. 374 00:37:06,720 --> 00:37:08,920 You're not ambitious. 375 00:37:09,920 --> 00:37:12,440 So you can't understand my helplessness. 376 00:37:14,200 --> 00:37:15,720 I'd wished.. 377 00:37:17,120 --> 00:37:21,080 ..my son would be the king of Hastinapur. 378 00:37:22,880 --> 00:37:29,320 So I removed you from the throne. 379 00:37:30,200 --> 00:37:31,240 The result? 380 00:37:32,680 --> 00:37:37,160 Hastinapur's throne looks at me with accusing eyes. 381 00:37:38,200 --> 00:37:42,560 It pleads, "Satyavati, give me my king." 382 00:37:44,480 --> 00:37:48,720 Where do I find a king? 383 00:37:50,440 --> 00:37:54,760 There's neither Chitrangada and Vichitravirya. 384 00:37:55,560 --> 00:37:57,360 Nor did they leave any heirs. 385 00:37:58,640 --> 00:38:03,560 I, Satyavati have fallen in my own estimation. 386 00:38:04,120 --> 00:38:08,320 Fate doesn't work on willower, Mother. 387 00:38:10,680 --> 00:38:14,080 Even had you not wished what you did, what was to be would be. 388 00:38:16,000 --> 00:38:18,120 Time would have found some other way. 389 00:38:18,600 --> 00:38:21,280 Mortals don't know what Fate has in store for them, Mother. 390 00:38:22,880 --> 00:38:27,800 Hence, mortals are left feeling helpless in the face of joy and sorrow. 391 00:38:28,960 --> 00:38:31,840 But what do I say to Hastinapur's throne? 392 00:38:32,440 --> 00:38:36,600 Tell Hastinapur's throne to take its questions and ask them of Time. 393 00:38:37,280 --> 00:38:40,640 As Time alone, has the answers to all questions. 394 00:38:41,520 --> 00:38:44,320 But Son, you're bound by a promise to serve and protect.. 395 00:38:44,400 --> 00:38:46,560 ..Hastinapur's throne, too. 396 00:38:47,000 --> 00:38:48,000 Of course, Mother. 397 00:38:48,440 --> 00:38:50,600 Then fulfil your promise, Son. 398 00:38:51,440 --> 00:38:54,720 Is any enemy about to attack Hastinapur, Mother? 399 00:38:55,560 --> 00:38:56,400 Yes. 400 00:38:56,720 --> 00:39:00,720 The truth, Bheeshma is that the enemy has already attacked. 401 00:39:01,120 --> 00:39:02,160 Who's that, Mother? 402 00:39:02,800 --> 00:39:04,120 Your oath. 403 00:39:04,520 --> 00:39:05,320 Mother! 404 00:39:06,240 --> 00:39:08,400 Hadn't you promised your departed father.. 405 00:39:08,480 --> 00:39:10,600 ..to serve and protect the Kuru clan? 406 00:39:13,160 --> 00:39:16,520 How will you fulfil your oath if there are no Kurus left? 407 00:39:17,080 --> 00:39:21,080 If the Kuru clan itself ceases to exist whom will you serve and protect? 408 00:39:21,760 --> 00:39:24,560 After the death of my sons, Chitrangada and Vichitravirya.. 409 00:39:26,120 --> 00:39:28,560 ..the Kuru clan is in fear of dying out.. 410 00:39:29,760 --> 00:39:31,960 ..and only you can save it from being destroyed. 411 00:39:33,560 --> 00:39:37,560 On the one hand is your oath and on the other is your promise. 412 00:39:38,680 --> 00:39:39,960 You have to decide. 413 00:39:40,280 --> 00:39:41,960 I don't understand, Mother. 414 00:39:43,360 --> 00:39:47,200 Tradition demands, that you.. 415 00:39:48,320 --> 00:39:53,440 ..marry Ambika and Ambalika and continue the Kuru lineage. 416 00:39:55,040 --> 00:39:58,920 As your mother that is my order, too. 417 00:40:01,560 --> 00:40:04,440 To obey you is my duty.. 418 00:40:06,480 --> 00:40:09,160 ..but I am bound by my oath. 419 00:40:14,880 --> 00:40:28,320 "Mother it is impossible to break the promise of Bhishma." 420 00:40:28,920 --> 00:40:40,640 "Let the cool moonlight shine or the fire of the sun burn the Earth."