'This film does not support giving or taking of dowry or bribery.'
'Giving or accepting dowry is punishable under'
'the Dowry Prohibition Act 1961.'
'This film is purely a work of fiction and imagination.'
'Any resemblance to any incident or person,'
'living or dead, is a mere co-incidence.'
'This is a light-hearted film and not intended'
'to defame, discredit or hurt the sentiments'
'of any person, place, organisation religion, profession or community.'
How are you, Jugal?
I’m fine. Come in.
I’ll also have breakfast with you. - Take a seat.
Did you bring the photo? - Not just the photo,
I even got her bio-data, Shanti. Look at this.
What are you looking at? Go and turn off the stove.
Bring some parathas. - Yes, uncle.
She is Mr Shukla’s daughter. I have all the details about her.
She belongs to a good family.
My mom always said,
..never marry a girl who comes from a family that’s richer than yours.
You can dominate her and her entire family. – Uncle...
She is beautiful. - Wow!
She seems a bit too beautiful.
I hope she is not always busy decking herself up,
..and I have to cook for her as well.
No. We are here to do that.
Shanti, I don’t expect you’ll ever cook for your daughter-in-law.
Of course. Why would you expect anything from me?
Let me see the picture.
Call Sattu and ask him to meet the girl on Sunday. – Have some pickle.
Okay, dad.
Tell me something.
Why do you feel nervous before meeting the girl?
How can anyone decide in ten minutes,
..whether he can spend his entire life with the girl?
Really? - Yes.
And if you make the wrong decision, your life will be ruined.
Don’t decide in ten minutes. - What?
Hire an expensive car.
Take her out in the car and check her out properly.
You will make the right decision.
Here’s what we will do. - What?
Let me check out your girl.
I’ll give her a makeover too. - Get lost, you shameless fellow!
You are talking about my future wife!
And you can say anything about my future wife! – Get lost!
Listen. - What?
Don’t boil the eggs for me. It’s Tuesday.
You are bound to feel excited, my friend. The girl looks beautiful.
I don’t get it.
How did I fail to spot this girl? - Give that to me.
Yes, mom. I’ll be there.
Listen! Which dress have you worn?
The pink one Aunt Guddi gave me. - Okay.
And make sure you wear matching earrings.
Yes, mom. I have worn them I wore them the last time too.
Mom... - What?
Listen. - Yes. Tell me.
Try to talk to dad for the last time. He might agree.
I’m so good at studies. I topped the class in MA.
I don’t want to get married so soon.
I want to study, get a job and become something.
After that, I’ll marry any guy you choose for me.
Please talk to him for the last time, mom.
You know that he doesn’t listen to anyone.
He hasn’t stopped chiding me for sending you to Allahabad to do your MA.
Forget pursuing further studies.
Listen...
Be polite to the boy.
And don’t laugh too much in front of him.
Act coy when you are with him.
Mom, I can’t pretend to be a coy girl, I’m telling you.
I’ll have to check out the guy too.
He might be very good, but if I refuse to marry him,
..will dad force me to get married to him?
Is there any problem, Aarti?
Why aren’t you talking now? - Yes, dad.
Do you like anyone at the university?
No, dad. - You are a fool.
He’s a well-educated boy.
He is a clerk in the government. They have a two-storey house.
He belongs to a highly reputed family.
I can’t find you such alliances more often.
You aren’t going to get an IAS or a PCS officer. - Okay, dad.
And remember.
If you don’t like this boy,
..then Jogi has three more alliances lined up for you.
You will get married this year. Do you understand? - Yes, dad.
So, go and meet the boy. - Okay, dad.
What happened? - Nothing.
I’m Satyendra. - I’m Aarti.
Please have a seat.
Will you have anything?
Yes, I... - Excuse me.
What will you have? - Yes, sir.
Coffee. - Okay.
Bring two coffees.
Do you want anything else?
Pastries or something.
Biscuits. - No.
Two coffees. - Okay, sir.
Ask anything you want.
I’m ready for the interview. - Hey! This isn’t an interview.
We are here to know each other.
You can also ask whatever you want.
Honestly, I think this is weird.
How can anyone decide in a single meeting?
I also feel awkward.
My dad said that you have a government job.
Yes. I’m a clerk in the excise department.
I’ll join from next month.
Excise department. The most corrupt department.
You’ll accept bribes, won’t you? - No.
I don’t believe in bribery and corruption.
This is how the system works.
You’ll be offered bribes even though you don’t want it.
No, I won’t accept it. - You won’t be able to refuse.
You can see it for yourself. - Yes, I will.
I... - Sir.
Ma’am.
Thank you. - Welcome.
What are your expectations from your wife-to-be?
She should make tea for me in the morning.
She should make breakfast for me.
She should make lunch before I leave for office,
..just like my mom has been doing for my dad for years.
She should warmly welcome me when I come back from the office.
She should massage my feet at night.
I don’t expect any of that.
I just want a life partner who can be a friend as well.
She should look after my parents, though. Always respect them.
What are your expectations from your husband-to-be?
Dad never allowed me to work.
I have been a topper throughout my academic life.
I expect my husband,
..to let me pursue my career. That’s it.
You’ve studied so hard. It shouldn’t be wasted.
It’s good if you work. Our earnings will be double.
I won’t be forced to accept bribes then.
I have another expectation, a bit difficult though!
Please go ahead.
I want my husband to take me to movies every week.
Do you like to watch movies? - Yes, absolutely.
We can go to nearby cinema hall every Sunday, evening show.
Do you promise? - Absolutely!
So, what’s next?
Next!
Choose a finger.
This one?
I will call up my parents in the evening to say that I accept the alliance.
Do you like me so much?
Anyone would like you.
I hope you don’t like someone else.
Even I’ll call up my mom in the evening.
Can I say something?
You look pretty in pink. - Thank you.
Satyendra! - Yes.
What about the other finger? - Oh!
I would have called mom right away to say yes for the wedding.
Can I say something if you don’t mind? - Yes, please.
I would never mind anything you have to say.
You pronounced awkward wrongly.
Oh, did I do that?
Really!
Now that we are getting married, nothing will be awkward.
Awkward!
Say ‘aww’.
Aww.
- Awkward!
‘Kward’. - Not that.
Awkward.
Okay, I get it. I’ll learn it eventually.
Will you have some curd? - Greetings, uncle.
Come here. - Yes.
Very good!
Touch the feet properly. Don’t just pretend to do it.
Come on, do it again.
Yes.
Come here.
God bless you.
Tell me how your studies are going on.
I am doing good.
Your blessings should be there with me. – What rubbish!
Greetings, aunt. - He is of no use to me.
I am very hungry. - Come here.
He’s given up on the family business. He wants to be an officer.
If your son wants to do something, you should support him.
If he becomes a magistrate or collector,
..you will thank your good fortune! - Let it be!
I will definitely clear the exam next year. – Really!
If I sit at the shop with you, when will I study?
One needs to focus.
Let me see how lichéd you are. Let’s get home first.
Aunt, I also suggested Aarti to take the exam.
She had topped in MA last year. She would have topped PCS too.
Should I give you a tight slap?
You are a fool!
The IAS and PCS career paths are not meant for girls.
Sure, uncle.
Don’t misguide your cousin.
However, the alliance is very good for Aarti.
So, when should we go to Mr Mishra’s place?
They have invited us at 3 pm, tomorrow.
You must be right here by 2 pm. Don’t be late.
You just make arrangements for me. I won’t leave from here.
You won’t mend your ways ever!
I spoke to Mahesh.
Mr. Shukla will come over tomorrow. - Okay.
Shanti! - Yes.
I spoke to Sattu.
Both of us have decided that we won’t accept any dowry.
How can we have a wedding without a dowry?
What do you mean by that? - I mean...
Can you find any alliance for Poonam without offering dowry?
No, we won’t find any.
Marriages can’t happen without dowry.
We won’t be able to save enough to pay for Poonam’s dowry.
Moreover, it’s an old tradition.
Whatever dowry we get from Sattu’s marriage,
..we’ll top it up and give it at Poonam’s wedding.
It’s still two years for Poonam to get married.
The dowry amounts will also be doubled in two years.
Okay, leave it. Drink the milk.
It must have cooled down.
I have spoken to Mahesh. He’ll be here by 2:30 pm.
You wouldn’t know what to do.
There must be someone sensible around.
Come on, drink the milk and go to sleep.
You and Manju have planned for 1.2 million.
As the suitor and the family are very good,
..even if they ask for 1.5 million, you must agree.
No, I can just afford 1.2 million. I can’t arrange for more.
Don’t interrupt me there.
2.5 million.
It’s a liché amount.
This alliance won’t be possible for less than that.
I think we must leave.
Let’s go. - Wait, let me talk.
We are here for a reason.
Mr. Mishra, we have a plot in Kanpur.
It will be worth 200-300 thousands.
There are some savings under Aarti’s name.
And I can get a personal loan from the bank.
I want this alliance to be fixed.
Why are you embarrassing us?
Give us whatever you can offer.
It’s an age-old tradition. Otherwise...
Wait a minute, Jugal.
Let me speak.
Let me speak to them.
Sattu is the sole heir of the family.
He will own this two-storey house.
He is also a government employee now. – Yes.
In the excise department!
Let me also tell you about Jugal!
He has been a professor at the university for 30 years.
We deserve a big dowry. - Of course.
The alliance will be final only when we get the desired amount.
Otherwise, it’s not possible.
Then, I am sorry to say,
..the dowry amount that you are demanding is too much.
Are you weak in mathematics, Mr. Jogi?
We have been offered 4 million.
Oh. - Yes, 4 million.
We have reduced the amount because Sattu likes Aarti.
Or else it was 4 million. - Absolutely.
We waited at your insistence.
Otherwise, we’ll fix the alliance elsewhere by the evening. – Right.
Shanti, where’s my phone? I think I should call them up.
We should leave. They wish to fix the alliance elsewhere.
Wait for a while. Don’t interrupt me.
Mr Mishra, you are a sensible person.
You can easily understand my financial limits.
I am a government official too, but I never accepted any bribes.
Please tell me your final demand.
Mr Shukla, I...
Mr Shukla, we won’t accept anything less than 2.5 million.
Do you understand? 1.8 million cash and goods worth 700 thousand.
This is our final decision.
Jugal and Shanti have the same opinion too.
The alliance won’t be possible for anything less than that.
Shall we leave now?
Mr Shukla!
I am ready, Mr Mishra.
I will respect your wish.
Why are you folding hands?
Shanti, bring sweets for him.
Congratulations, the alliance is fixed!
You can only bully me. Or act smart with me.
‘Mr Mishra, I will respect your wish.’
How will you arrange the extra money?
We won’t get a suitable match for a lesser amount.
I’ll take a loan before retirement and will pay it off slowly.
At least, my daughter will marry the man of her choice.
That’s the reason I agreed.
Can I say something?
You look like Juhi Chawla when you wear pink.
You look like Shah Rukh Khan in every colour.
Really!
Shahrukh Mishra!
Shall we? - Yes.
Should I start?
Can I say something? - Yes.
I have never been so happy in my life before I met you.
Same here.
Can I share the coffee from your cup?
Where do you want to go for our honeymoon?
What? - Honeymoon.
I want to go to a hill station for our honeymoon.
Like Mussourie.
We’ll go to Mussourie. - Okay.
Mussourie.
I have a secret wish.
What is it?
Once in a lifetime, with my husband... – Yes?
Yes!
I want to drink too much and get high as a kite!
I have never touched alcohol before.
I have seen people do it in films, and it looks exciting.
I have seen the hero and heroine get drunk and have lots of fun.
I want to do the same.
And, if...
If...
If your husband is also your best friend,
..who else can you trust? - Yes, of course.
Secret!
Choose a finger.
This one? We will drink whisky.
What? - Whisky.
You pronounced it wrong. It’s whisky.
Yes, the same thing.
I can feel the high right now.
What was on the other finger?
‘Barandy’.
It’s brandy and not ‘barandy’.
I’ll become a foreigner in your company.
You should be a part of my family soon,
..and teach everyone English.
I am tired of teaching them.
What?
Yes, I said brandy, really. - Yes, Satyendra.
Okay, you should call me Sattu.
People, who are close to me, call me Sattu.
Look, here she is.
My favourite niece.
Uncle! - Where’s your husband?
He’s busy with his office work. He’ll be here on the wedding day.
Now, that I have come here, if you have any errands to run,
..at any time of the day, I won’t do it at all.
You won’t get this anywhere else in the market.
It has the inner lining already. - Yes.
Look, this is very good. The fitting is perfect.
It would be worn over this, sir.
There are other colours also, you can buy them.
No, this is very pretty. - She would even buy pink ***.
Neelam! – No, it doesn’t matter. She’s not going to need it.
Abha, you are so shameless.
How long will it take? You are tickling me!
You are going to need a new pair of shoes.
It’s my wedding. You have to get a pedicure.
What’s going on?
Let me see. The bed is mine now.
He is hitting me, mom!
Mom, I’ll buy this one.
I think it will suit you more, Mrs Mishra. – What rubbish!
Dad will get angry if he catches you.
Come on, join her. - I don’t smoke.
Ranjan!
Get lost from here.
Round, round and stop!
No, not again! Dad! - Take that!
It’s very good. Please eat. - Is it tasty?
Which one should I wear? - Let’s finalise the red one.
Aarti loves it too. - Red is a feminine colour.
My son can’t wear red.
Mom!
It’s so good.
Your husband is a clerk, and mine is a junior engineer.
My husband is too shy. I hope yours is a bit adventurous.
Abha! - I am just joking!
Does your husband know that you smoke?
Aarti, we don’t hide anything from each other.
We are best friends.
Even you shouldn’t hide. - Yes, I won’t.
I have already told Sattu that I want to get drunk on our honeymoon.
Oh, you are bolder than me.
So, what did he say?
He is more excited than me. He has never tasted alcohol before.
Abha, he is so cute.
I have learnt that there are two most important things,
..in a successful marriage.
What are those?
A lot of *** and a lot of money.
You are very shameless. - I am right.
Look!
What a timing! He is wonderful.
It seems he doesn’t even go to the toilet without talking to you.
Ewww! Abha!
Put it on the speaker, let me hear. - Are you crazy?
I know what he will say. Put it on the speaker.
You won’t say anything. - I won’t say a word.
Hi! - Happy Birthday.
Oh, you remember! - I remember everything about you.
Oh, really!
Listen, I want to meet you.
Meet me at the temple near the main bus stand tomorrow.
There’s a room behind it.
We can meet there.
I’ll give you a tight slap. - Keep quiet.
Why would we meet in a room? - No, you...
Don’t take me wrong.
Everything will happen after the wedding.
Okay. - Okay.
I haven’t seen you for long.
I want to look at you to my heart’s content.
It’s difficult to stay away from you.
I won’t come there. - Okay, 4 pm, tomorrow.
Bye!
Hey! Sattu, hello!
Oh, I love him.
This guy is so romantic. Shift a little.
Abha! - He is as lichéd as they come!
It’s good. I am sure about one thing.
Your *** life will be great. - Oh!
He’s going to be so clingy! - Abha!
I can even imagine that. - No! Stop it!
But I didn’t like one thing. - What?
I think he is a miser. - Why?
Think about it.
Who calls his fiancée to a temple?
There are rooms in many five-star hotels.
He can book a room there and look at you.
What will you do at a temple? - I don’t know all that.
I will be there before 4 pm.
Poor guy can’t stay away from me.
I will help him survive until the wedding.
But be careful about one thing.
Don’t let him touch you. Boys are very ***.
They make a move first, and then they doubt your morals!
I am warning you. - Yes, my dear.
Happy birthday to you!
Happy birthday, dear Aarti!
Happy birthday to you!
Thank you, Sattu.
You did so much for me. - This is nothing.
I have written something for you. Can I recite it?
Is it a poem? - Yes, may I?
Juhi, Madhuri, Divya Bharti,
..you are prettier than any of them, Aarti!
You are my...
Are you laughing? Is it that bad? - No, please go ahead.
It’s very good. Please go ahead.
You are my destination, my dream! You are God’s finest imagination!
I will love you more than myself, I promise!
Sattu!
How is it?
It’s is very nice.
Thank you.
This colour... The pink colour suits you.
Why do you think I am wearing the pink colour today?
Oh, is it for me? - Yes, of course!
There are flower petals in your hair.
I have fallen in love with you.
Should I say I love you?
If you want to...
Okay, I will say it then.
I love you.
It’s your turn now.
I mean... Say, I also love you.
Please, say it.
It’s just three words. Please, say it.
I... - I won’t say.
I will say whatever I want after the wedding now.
So be it.
Okay, can I ask you something? - Yes, go ahead.
I mean... Please don’t mind!
Can I...
Can I kiss you?
What? - Can I kiss you?
Will you kiss me in a temple?
God is everywhere. - Really!
Perhaps I’d have kissed you if you had called me to a five-star hotel.
Hold on a second.
I have brought something for you.
Happy birthday!
Are you bribing me?
Are you bribing me to kiss you? - I love you very much.
Then, you can kiss me.
No, that’s okay.
Why? Don’t you want to kiss me now? - No, nothing like that.
I want to...
Then, go ahead.
Should I?
Should I keep it down? - I’ll hold it for you.
I’ll just kiss you once.
Back off!
You’ll kiss me first and then doubt my morals!
No, I won’t do that.
You’ll do it. - No, I swear on my mother.
We’ll do it after marriage. - I won’t doubt you.
It’s just a matter of a day, Sattu. Bye!
I won’t doubt you.
Sattu, just be patient for a while.
We’ll meet at our wedding venue tomorrow.
Sattu, wake up! Wake up!
Couldn’t you have waited for two minutes?
Let me see how you respond when Aarti wakes you up.
Go away. - Mom’s calling you.
Wake up. - Yeah.
‘Look at my henna design. Your name’s inscribed on my hand.’
‘Your name has become a part of my life.’
‘I am yours for this life, at least.’
‘Why just one life?’
‘I’ll be yours in every life.’
‘Choose a finger.’
‘The right one.’
‘It says I love you.’
‘What about the other one?’
‘I love you very much.’
“What’s the matter? Why are you silent?”
“The bride and groom will see each other for the first time.”
You also apply some. - “The groom wants to look at her.”
“The bride wants a piece of jewellery first.”
“The night has passed by in their tussle.”
Has the ceremony begun? - Yes, we were waiting for you.
Did you apply the turmeric? - Yes, I did.
I applied a lot of it.
I am the one to turn him yellow. - Oh, yes.
She’s Aarti’s sister. - Welcome!
He is her brother. - Hello!
“What’s the matter? Why are you silent?”
Welcome to the family.
Oh, don’t touch my feet.
“The bride and groom will see each other for the first time.”
“The groom wants to look at her.”
You are looking handsome.
Mom is inside.
I’ll be back. - How are you?
I am well.
Where is your husband?
Don’t you know how busy engineers are!
He’ll be there on the wedding day.
Yes. - Bring some snacks.
Yes, sure.
Ranjan, what are you doing these days?
I am trying for a government job. - Oh, okay.
I have attempted the test twice, and this is the third time.
Don’t worry, you’ll be selected.
You need to work hard, and it’ll be done. – Yes.
I just need your blessings.
Please, have it. - Please, have it.
Thank you. - My sister-in-law’s son,
..is an RTO in Indore. - Thank you.
We visited them last year.
They have got some clout.
Life is better when you have got a government job.
Yes, absolutely right.
Sattu is a also a government employee now.
That’s even better, Mrs Mishra.
Sattu will be a government employee,
..and even Aarti wants to work after marriage.
She is so lucky that you allowed her to work.
My husband’s family had refused when I wished to work.
We won’t allow it. Who told you that?
Sattu and Aarti had a chat about it.
Sattu is still a kid, he might have said it out of excitement.
I have to buy him his underwear too.
Abha! - Yes!
Women in Mishra family don’t need to take up a job.
That’s our family tradition.
People will say that we are living off our daughter-in-law’s earnings!
No woman in our family has ever sought a job!
At least, as long as I am alive, this tradition won’t change.
And, about the government job,
I am the government in this house.
Aarti can happily assist me and consider it a government job.
Yes, bring it here.
This is for Aarti.
Please eat something. You haven’t eaten a bit.
No. we have eaten a lot.
“It’s time for the wedding.”
“Let’s take the procession out.”
“The bride and groom are yet to meet each other.”
You are looking very cute.
Sattu, it is Aarti’s phone call.
Hello! - I am very nervous.
There are butterflies in my stomach.
Don’t worry, I am here for you. Why are you upset?
Okay, send me your picture in the bridal dress.
Sattu, let there be some suspense.
Please send it. I want to see you.
Yes, you’ll get to see me. I look beautiful, by the way.
What are you hiding now? We are almost married.
That’s enough now!
Okay, I am coming to marry you. - Bye.
Should I slap you now? Are you mad?
You are so stupid.
I was just talking over the phone.
You could have told me that you appeared for the PCS exam.
What’s the big deal, Abha?
You think it’s no big deal!
Have you lost your mind?
May I interrupt if you are done?
Aarti, you have cleared the main exam of PCS.
You can become an officer now.
Yes! - Yes!
I have checked your result online.
I... Officer...
Abha, I can become an officer.
I have passed the examination.
Yes, we’ll party now.
My...
People keep trying for decades, but they aren’t selected,
..even Ranjan and I have been trying and failing for two years.
She cleared it in the first attempt!
Yes, I have hit the jackpot.
Yes, you are quite lucky!
Aarti, you’ll own a bungalow now.
You’ll have a blue-beacon car.
You’ll be surrounded by servants.
Your office will be the best in the state, in the collectorate.
You’ll be respected beyond imagination.
You will be revered, Officer Shukla.
Not Officer Shukla.
I’ll be called Officer Aarti Satyendra Mishra.
I can’t believe it.
Abha, I’ll become an officer.
Sattu is so lucky for me.
Your wedding day is the happiest day of your life,
..and it’s a double celebration for me.
Abha!
“Your love will be the death of me!”
I’ll bring Aarti home. - “Take my life, it’s yours.”
“Your love will be the death of me! Take my life, it’s yours.”
“I won’t leave your side even if I die in your love.”
“Your love will be the death of me! Take my life, it’s yours.”
The procession will arrive soon. Be quick! – Yes.
Keep it near the gate.
Dad, just a minute.
What’s it? - Come here.
The procession is here. - It’s important.
Please don’t be angry. Just listen to me.
Yes, your husband is late. I knew it.
Where did he reach?
Dad! - The procession will be here.
Wear your coat, quickly. - Yes, bring it.
Get ready, be fast.
Dad, please don’t be angry.
Speak up fast. We are running out of time.
Aarti attempted the preliminary exam of PCS and cleared it.
Then, she passed the main exam as well. She kept it from us.
Has she passed the PCS examination?
Yes, we got the result online.
Wow! That’s...
That’s good news.
This is very good.
I hope she is ready, the procession will be here.
Dad, you aren’t listening to me.
She has cleared the main exam, she can be an officer.
She belongs to the Mishra family from today.
Her career, her fate and her future will be decided by Mr Mishra.
Is that clear?
Are you ready to welcome the guests now?
Mom, tell him that we are making a mistake.
The procession is right here.
Mrs Mishra won’t let Aarti work.
We are making a big mistake by getting her married in this family.
It is no use talking to your father about this.
Mom! - He won’t listen.
Manju!
Ask her to get inside.
I don’t want any mishap on a wedding day.
Dad, I know you are angry. Please think calmly... - Shut up!
Stop the nonsense.
Or else I’ll slap you. - What are you up to?
She has come as a guest to our place.
Is that so?
Don’t utter a word now.
I will speak up.
Why won’t I say? - Keep quiet.
Do you want Aarti to ruin her life like mom and me?
Just raise kids?
Shouldn’t she try and become an officer?
She cleared the main exam on the first attempt.
Such a talented girl she is! You are ruining her life.
Why won’t I speak for her?
Just because of people like you and Mrs Mishra,
..girls are restricted to their houses.
Do you want me to call off the wedding?
Should I tell Mr Mishra to go back as Aarti will be an officer now?
Should I do this? - Yes.
Abha!
Call off the wedding.
Marriage can wait, but her career won’t.
Mrs Mishra won’t allow her to work.
Aarti has always wanted to work, dad.
Please call off the wedding. - Abha, stop it.
Manju, this girl has lost her mind.
Take her away from my sight, or I’ll have to hit her!
The consequences will be dire. - Don’t say...
The consequences will definitely be dire, dad.
Aarti’s life will be doomed.
What is she saying? - Keep quiet.
Am I ruining Aarti’s life? - She didn’t mean to say that.
Listen to me carefully.
Let Aarti get married peacefully.
Don’t try to interfere with our family matters.
Mom, try to convince him. - Enough!
Keep quiet. - Shut up!
It’s enough!
Pack your bags and get lost. - Be quiet.
We’ll manage the wedding without you. Come on.
Dad, listen to me. - Get out of here.
What have you done? Abha, don’t go!
“I set out...”
“I set out in my car. On the road”
“there was a turn where I lost my heart.”
“There was a turn where I lost my heart.”
What happened, Abha?
Come here. - I just sent a message to Sattu.
Is everything alright?
What happened? - Listen to me carefully.
I went to Sattu’s house today.
When I told Mrs Mishra that you want to work after marriage,
..she made it very clear that the women in their family don’t go to work.
How can she say that? Sattu has promised me.
I told her that you had discussed it with Sattu.
Do you know what she said?
She said Sattu isn’t mature enough to buy his own underwear.
Do you understand what that means?
The statement was meant for you.
It’s obvious that you won’t be allowed to take up a job.
Forget pursuing further studies.
Why did Sattu tell me that.. - What Sattu said doesn’t matter.
He won’t be able to say a word to his mom.
Now, you have to decide what to do.
Abha! I can’t be a housewife.
I want to marry Sattu,
..but I had made it clear to him that I want,
..to work after marriage and he had agreed.
Not a housewife. I can’t be a housewife.
Let me talk to Sattu once.
Why do you trust Sattu so much? - He is going to be my husband.
He is just a clerk.
Once you become an officer,
..many clerks like Sattu will work under you.
I don’t say that he’s a bad guy. He’s a very good guy.
But he won’t be able to accept this even if he wants to.
What should I do now?
What do you mean?
Look at me! My life is all taking care of my family and cooking.
That, too, is a thankless job!
You’ll get respect and independence.
You will be financially independent too. Just think about it.
Your future beckons you, Aarti!
Why were the examination results declared today?
They could have been declared tomorrow after you were married.
You couldn’t have changed anything then, but you can now!
Just leave. Run away!
I’ll call up my husband, he’ll make all the arrangements for you.
You can go to Banaras with him.
I can’t do this to Sattu.
But you can do this to yourself!
My husband and I are with you.
Just run away. Your pleas will fall on deaf ears here.
Run away!
Once you become an officer,
..it will be easy to convince dad, Sattu and everyone else.
Aarti!
What do you want to do, my child?
Dad and Sattu...
I will take care of that.
Do you want to become an officer?
Then, run away. - Uncle.
You have no choice, dear.
It’s a man’s world.
Boys are privileged but no one respects girls.
Girls are not allowed to live life on their terms.
Now, that you have got a chance to,
..hold your head high and live life on your terms,
..you should gather courage and break all the barriers.
Run away from here.
I will support you.
Aarti, get going now. The procession is here.
I need to go downstairs before anyone finds out.
Leave before anyone comes here. - I can’t do this, Abha.
Dad will kill me. I can’t do this.
Aarti!
Uncle told you he would take care of everything.
Remember, he’ll say that you fled when you heard about the dowry.
Come on. - Abha!
Sattu has done no wrong. He loves me very much.
You can find love again, Aarti.
You won’t get this opportunity again. Come on!
Let me speak to him once. - No, not now.
Don’t talk to him till I say so.
If they come to know why you ran away,
..they will put the entire blame on you.
Come on! - Just give me a minute.
Come on, hurry up.
Abha, the procession is here.
Abha!
Tell me where is the bag of sweetmeats.
Mom!
My husband is waiting for you at the back door. Just go!
Come on.
Good luck. Now, go!
“My beloved is here, O Lord.”
“He’s here with a procession to make me his.”
“My beloved is here, O Lord.”
Congratulations to you. - Congratulations to you too.
What are you doing? - Where is Aarti?
Dad! - No!
Where is Aarti? Will you please tell me?
Dad!
She didn’t want to get married.
Did she not want to get married or did you convince her not to?
What are you doing?
She’s a married woman! You can’t hit her.
Get out of my way! Stay away!
What do you expect me to do if not hit her?
Should I worship her?
Please don’t hit her.
She is a married woman. How can you hit here?
The procession is here.
Where has she gone? She must have told you.
- I don’t know, dad.
I am sorry, dad.
You insisted on educating Aarti!
You sent her to Allahabad to study.
You couldn’t take care of Aarti!
Why did you invite her?
She has brought disgrace to the family.
Uncle!
Why are you yelling at Abha?
I couldn’t pass the exam, but Aarti did.
I wish I could kill both of them and immolate myself.
Don’t say that.
My reputation is in tatters.
She has put me to shame.
Come with me.
Come here.
I can understand your pain.
This is a difficult time.
We have to overcome it, somehow.
Don’t think about anything else.
Just think about how do we go about getting the Rs 1.8 million we gave them.
You tell me what I should say to them.
Should I apologise to Mr Mishra and tell him,
..that Aarti has run away from home,
..and politely ask him to return the money? Should I do that?
That’s what you don’t understand.
If he’s told that Aarti has run away from home, he won’t give you a penny.
They will usurp your hard-earned money.
So, how do we get the money back?
It won’t be easy, but we have to get the money back.
I beg you.
Please let me handle things, now.
Don’t say a word in front of them. - Yes.
We’ll have tea later. Tell me what the matter is.
Why did you call us here?
Mr Mishra!
The thing is,
..that something terrible has happened.
It is unfortunate for both the families.
Unfortunate! - Yes.
What’s wrong, Jogi? - Actually, Aarti...
What happened?
When I went to her room, she wasn’t there.
What do you mean?
She just left a letter behind.
Let me see it.
Have a look.
When she came to know that you have demanded 2.5 million as dowry,
..she decided not to get married into your family.
And she left.
Where did she go?
How would we know where she went?
Let me talk to her.
How can I get you to talk to her when we are unable to contact her?
Mr. Shukla, what’s this? We fixed the marriage,
..with mutual consent. - Yes, of course.
Jogi, I know this has nothing to do with the dowry.
‘I am sorry, Sattu, for not telling you something.’
‘I had appeared for the PCS exam.’
‘I got the results today, and I’ve passed.’
‘I am leaving to become an officer.’
You sent her to Allahabad to study.
She must have had an affair over there.
She took off without a care for her family’s reputation.
Your entire family should go and hide somewhere.
Mind your language, Mr Mishra. - What will you do?
You want to know what I will do!
I don’t want to argue with you.
Mr Mishra! You are an educated man.
I humbly plead,
..that Aarti doesn’t want to get married into your family.
Please return the Rs 1.8 million we gave you.
And go back honourably with all your guests.
The wedding is called off.
Is it so easy to call off the wedding?
Your daughter has run away.
You should be ashamed to tell us to return the money!
Do you think it’s a joke?
We won’t give you a penny.
We won’t return the money. Now, come with me.
Let’s get out of here. - Do you think it’s so easy?
Don’t even think of leaving before giving us back,
Do you understand? - What will you do?
Ramesh! Chandu! Keshav! Come here. - What’s happening?
Get hold of them!
Take aim.
Why are you threatening us? - Let’s get out of here.
Rs 1. 8 million. - Come on!
Unless we don’t get back every penny,
..we won’t let you go.
Come on, now. Tie them up.
Shoot him.
Should I shoot him, dad? - He wanted Rs 2.5 million.
Yes, come on, shoot me. Shoot me if you dare!
Sit here quietly.
Unless you repay the money
I won’t let you go. - Aarti has left, dad.
She’s gone. - What do you mean?
Just forget it.
I’ll bring your money.
Don’t harm my uncle and dad.
I’ll bring your money.
I’ll be back. - Sattu!
Aarti!
Have you seen Aarti? - No!
Aarti!
Abha, where is Aarti?
I have been trying to call her. She isn’t receiving my calls.
Where is she?
Are you crying? - Take the guests back to home.
What? Sattu, what happened?
I’ll tell you later. - What happened, Sattu?
Go home. - Sattu!
‘I am sorry, Sattu, for not telling you something.’
‘I had appeared for the PCS exam.’
‘I got the results today, and I’ve passed.’
‘I am leaving to become an officer.’
Sattu!
How did this happen?
Where is your dad and uncle? - They are okay. They are fine.
Don’t cry.
She is a witch. - Stop crying.
Where is the money? I have to take the money to them.
We spent Rs 8,00,000 and there’s only Rs 1 million left.
Give them the Rs 1 million and bring your dad and uncle back.
They won’t accept Rs 1 million. They want the entire amount.
We’ll give it to them later. - They won’t agree, mom.
How will we arrange for the money at this hour?
I had saved it for Poonam’s marriage.
I wore this at my wedding.
I curse that girl.
She has made our life miserable.
Hello, Abha.
Yes, they have just left.
They returned the money to dad.
Is dad okay?
No, he’s not.
Uncle Jogi is with him.
He’ll stay back for a few days until things settle down.
Did Sattu call you up?
Yes, he called many times.
I did what you had told me and didn’t answer his calls.
Abha!
Can I please call him once?
Yes, you should talk to him once.
‘He is very depressed, Aarti.’
The one mistake we made is that we broke his heart.
I saw him.
Stop the car. Pull over.
Where is he going?
Sattu, go after him.
Jugal!
What...
Dad!
I won’t die.
I won’t do that.
I am not a coward.
I was just feeling suffocated.
Open the buttons.
Wait a minute.
I don’t feel like going home.
I was going to bring Sattu’s wife home.
What’s the point of going home now?
Should I go there and see Shanti shed tears.
Everyone’s eyes will be on me.
‘Look over there...’
‘That’s Jugal Kishore Mishra.’
‘Professor Jugal Kishore Mishra.’
‘His son’s wedding...’
I have been humiliated.
Dad.
Come on, now.
Why do you say that?
Look at me.
What are you saying?
Please pick up the phone.
Satyendra, receive my call.
We won't spare them.
Don't worry. Just wait and watch.
As far as support is concerned,
..we have begun a single-window program,
..for builders and developers.
You won't need to run around every time now.
So, I hope you will take a call and invest in our district.
This will be beneficial for you and for us.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask me.
Neelam, I have told you so many times you don't need to knock.
Even I have told you,
..that you are my senior here. - Hmmm.
I couldn't pass the PCS exam in five attempts.
You cleared it on the first attempt.
Aarti, I can't thank you enough.
I have this job just because of you or else I'd have been in Kanpur.
I'd have been a school teacher. - Shut up.
Will you have tea? - Tea!
I can have tea at any time of the day.
Please get me two cups of tea.
Aarti! - Yes.
There are rumours in the office. Are they true?
It depends on what you heard.
Don't act innocent.
Everyone's talking about the same thing. - What?
Here you go!
What are you doing? - See.
I wasn't looking.
You were peeking into it. You are too old to do such things.
He becomes violent when he's about to lose.
You are smart. - I got a call from Neelam.
Aarti might be promoted. - That's great news.
Congratulations!
It's your turn, Ranjan. - It's tea time.
Tea is here.
Thank you, Manju. - Keep it here, Ranjan.
I can't thank God enough.
Aarti has progressed a lot in five years.
All I want now is for her to get married.
Get up.
What happened? - Get up from here.
Turn around. - What happened?
Clean your saree. - What happened?
Clean your saree. - What's it?
What's the matter?
She has been talking about Aarti's marriage for the past five years.
I was trying to distract her.
I will give you a tight slap.
Uncle, it's your turn now.
Clubs.
Mom, why are you cheating?
When did I cheat? He's worthless. - Yes, she cheats.
Yes, you cheat.
If Sonu says that you cheat,
..you most certainly do. - Have I ever cheated before?
Yes, you do it often. - No!
Ranjan, take him away.
Not in the middle of the game!
You can replace him, Manju. - Yes.
Come on, Manju.
Let's go!
I think you were born for me. Let's go.
Yes. - Come on.
Let's play. - It's your turn, Manju.
Yes. - Yes.
Abha!
When are you going to meet Aarti?
I think I should go day after tomorrow.
Ms. Aarti Shukla, you are temporarily suspended from the job.
You have been accused of receiving a bribe of Rs 30 million,
..from Kukreja and Sons for transferring ownership of 90 acres,
..of land right behind the Barabanki railway track to them.
Sir, you've known me for years. Do you think I am corrupt?
Aarti, it's not about my opinion.
The point is that the evidence presented at
..the departmental inquiry is against you.
And now they have begun an official investigation.
The ADM Finance is assisting it.
Moreover, the DM has taken charge of the investigation.
He has summoned you at 9 AM tomorrow.
Yes, sir.
Greetings, sir. - Greetings.
Good morning, sir. - Greetings, sir.
Ms. Aarti Shukla.
Is that your name? - Sattu!
Call me sir!
You can't call a senior IAS officer by name.
What's your post?
What?
I am a sub-registrar.
How long have you held this post?
It's been four years.
It's just been four years and you started taking bribes.
Do you want to become rich through corrupt means?
Well, that's okay.
You're part of the system so you won't mind taking bribes.
Am I right?
You are mistaken. - Did I ask you to sit?
Sir, I am innocent.
I can explain.
You don't have to explain anything, Aarti Shukla.
You've done what you wanted.
Now, I will do as I please.
And you will definitely be punished for the mistake you have made.
Job suspension,
..and six years imprisonment,
..when found guilty.
When or if?
When I declare you guilty.
Satyendra!
Please hear me out. - Call me sir.
You are brilliant.
You kept an eye on her for four years and at the right time,
..you requested the minister and took up the case.
Do you think she is guilty?
It doesn't matter to me.
I consider her guilty for what she did to me,
..and I will punish her for that.
If there is hell in this world,
I'll make sure Aarti Shukla experiences it.
Jai Hind, sir!
Everything is fair in love and war, Priyansh.
Love is over.
Now, war begins.
I have some good news.
What happened? - Have some sweets.
Why are you so happy? What's the good news?
Check this out.
What's that? - Take a look.
Why are you showing this wretched woman's photograph to us?
She claimed to be ethical. - Yes!
She ran away as she was against dowry.
She can't escape now.
What happened?
She will be in prison pretty soon.
Why?
On charges of bribery.
It's not a small amount. - Really?
She took 30 million. - 30 million!
She'll be behind the bars in no time.
Have some sweets, Jugal.
Yes, I will definitely have some.
Have these mangoes.
Yes, I will take it. - Eat it.
The news is from Lucknow.
Sattu is also in Lucknow. - Yes.
Let me tell Sattu, he'll be thrilled.
Yes, you must tell him.
Greetings, mom. - I have some good news for you.
What happened? Is Poonam pregnant?
No, it's better than that.
Do you remember Mr. Shukla's daughter who ran away?
She is under arrest,
..for taking a bribe of Rs 30 million.
She'll be behind bars now.
She is in Lucknow. Find out what happened.
I'll call you back later, mom.
Goodbye. - Okay. Goodbye.
'Hey, Poonam!'
'How much dowry did Sattu ask for,'
'..that his bride ran away?'
'I swear I won't demand dowry to marry you.'
'What do you say?'
'Where are you going?'
'Sattu, take this.'
'Don't feel offended.'
'Mahesh, she didn't run away because of dowry.'
'Oh! - She ran away so that she could become a PCS officer.'
'Oh! - And many clerks like Sattu work under her.'
'Really. - A clerk like Sattu doesn't deserve to be her husband.'
'Get it? - Oh, really?'
'He destroyed everything.'
'Just because he's an IAS officer he can't do what he pleases.'
'He can't raid our house in this manner.'
'Can't you see? He is just here to seek revenge.'
But Aarti is innocent. - He broke everything in the house.
He destroyed everything.
Just because he's an IAS officer he can't do what he pleases.
He can't raid our house in this manner.
Bindu. - Yes, ma'am.
Bring a glass.
He's investigating Aarti's case.
Can't you see?
He is here to seek revenge.
But when Aarti hasn't done anything, why are we scared?
We are scared because we have no control over him.
He has all the power.
He has made it very that he will make sure she goes to prison.
You are in a big soup now.
His vengeance is personal, but he pretends that it's professional.
Abha, you tell us what we should do.
Aarti!
Why are you crying?
Everything will be okay. Please don't cry.
Have some water.
Everything will be okay.
Aarti, I think you should,
..go and apologise to him.
He loved you a lot and that's probably why he's angry.
He might forgive you.
I have been told that he hasn't married yet.
I think you should meet him outside the office.
Invite him for a coffee.
Please have a seat. I'll call Mr. Mishra.
Please be seated.
How are you?
How can I help you?
Listen, I am really sorry.
For what?
For what I did to you.
I still regret it.
The dowry issue was just an excuse.
I had appeared for the PCS exam... - Will you have tea?
Ashok!
Yes, sir. - Bring two cups of tea.
Okay, sir.
So, what were you saying?
I had appeared for the PCS exam,
..and the results were declared on the day
..of our wedding.
I was confused.
I had sent you a message.
Abha said your parents wouldn't allow me to work.
I couldn't understand what's right or wrong!
Yes.
I accept that I have wronged you.
I hurt you a lot.
I want to apologise to you from the bottom of my heart.
I can understand why you are angry with me.
But there's nothing I can do.
If you really regretted it, why didn't you try to meet me?
How many times did I call you that night?
I thought we were in love.
Now that I'm in charge of your case,
..you realise your mistake.
If I hadn't come here, you'd have never thought about me.
Am I right?
You were practical back then,
..and you are quite practical even now.
You have become more beautiful, though.
Officer Aarti Shukla.
Very tempting.
Desirable...
Excuse me.
Are you feeling awkward?
You are all decked up and dressed to kill.
Am I right?
Come on, let's take care of the purpose you here for.
Shall I shut the door, quickly?
Satyendra!
Please don't talk like this.
Why?
Stop!
Stop talking to me this way.
Okay.
Then, how...
Then, tell me how I should talk to you.
Look at yourself.
Are you here to entice me?
Are you here to seduce me?
Come on, I am ready.
Come on! - Satyendra!
Listen, Ms. Aarti Shukla.
If you think your beautiful face will make me forget,
..the humiliation my family and I had to endure,
..you are sadly mistaken.
Never forget that.
Please don't make this personal, Satyendra.
It is personal.
It's very personal.
I can never forget your betrayal.
This is the biggest battle of my life.
Let me tell you, I'm not angry with you.
I hate you.
Now, get the hell out of here.
Satyendra! - Get out.
I am sorry. - Get out.
Get out. Move.
Ms. Shukla!
Never come to me wearing pink, henceforth.
You disgust me!
Out!
Sir, tea! - Keep it here.
Yes, tell me.
Sir, here's the passbook of Aarti Shukla's father.
And this is her personal passbook.
Is this the personal one? - Yes.
What about Kukreja, the builder?
He owns many businesses.
He is close to many ministers.
He bought the land to build a factory over there.
He's in London right now and he'll be back by next week.
Who brokered the deal?
Yes, sir. I brokered the deal.
That's what I do.
Did they have the documents pertaining to the land?
Yes! How can the land be sold without proper documents?
And you claim that the owner moved to America. - Yes.
And quite conveniently you wouldn't have his number.
No, sir.
Do you have his address?
I am here. Where else could I be?
I came here at 9 AM and it's past 5 PM now.
Did you eat?
No, I didn't get a chance to get out of here.
I am not permitted to go anywhere.
Take care. Bye.
Listen, I'll call you back. Okay, bye.
Sir!
Yes sir, I had a word.
They will be here at 9:30 AM tomorrow to see me.
Ma'am, be here at 9 AM tomorrow.
Let me talk to them.
Where were these pictures taken?
Sir!
I went to visit the site.
It's the plot that Mr. Kukreja bought.
You physically verified the location and area of the land,
..and then deliberately transferred ownership,
..of government owned land to Kukreja.
No, sir.
I was really unaware of it.
Who's this man?
He is the CEO of Mr. Kukreja.
Mr. Saigal, you must be buying a lot of land. - Yes.
The land that you bought recently,
..its market price is around Rs 150 million.
How much did you pay for it?
Actually, at that time... - 60 million.
Yes.
You got the land worth 150 million for just 60 million.
That's a direct profit of 60 million.
60 million! - You gave 30 million to Aarti Shukla.
Is he your friend?
No, I just know him professionally.
Did he gift you a car?
Sir...
He bought it in my name and gifted it to me on my birthday.
I sent it back, but he refused to take it.
It is just parked at my house. I have never used it.
Umesh! - Yes, sir.
Have you guys ever been gifted a car?
No, sir! Never. - No, sir.
Never?
No, sir. - Even they are officers.
You seem to be special.
The property was registered three days after your last birthday.
Well, it is a problem saying no when you are part of the system.
Isn't that what you believe?
Mr. Kukreja, you are a big industrialist. - Yes, sir.
It seems impossible that you didn't verify the property documents.
Your officers must be aware that it's government owned property.
I just saw the papers.
The papers were okay, so I bought the land.
Are you sure? - I am sure, Satyendra.
Aarti can never accept a bribe.
I think you have some confusion.
Did I ask you for your advice, Mrs. Neelam Gupta?
No, sir.
Who is he?
He is Aarti's friend.
Isn't he your friend?
How can I be friends with such rich people?
Aarti used to take me to parties with her.
I used to accompany her.
What does your husband do?
He is a school teacher.
How much do both of you earn?
Sir, I hardly earned anything in this deal.
I just got my commission.
Mr. Kukreja said that,
..he'll take care of the government department.
How is it my fault?
Aarti, it is your right.
You can make a request that the investigation officer,
..be replaced, if that's what you want.
But I'd advice you not to do that.
Because, as far as I know, the DM is a good guy.
The officer who will replace him,
..does not have a good reputation when it comes to women.
So, I leave it to you.
He should meet the CM once,
..and then, he'll decide. - Excuse me.
Tell Mr. Mishra that I'll be back after having lunch.
Good afternoon, ma'am.
I am Pramod Singh.
BA LLB, Allahabad University.
I've know you since our college days. I was your senior.
How can I help you?
Well, ma'am, I am here to help you.
Ma'am,
I will negotiate a deal,
..with your investigation officer.
He will prove you innocent.
But it will cost you some money.
Rest assured, you'll be free.
I am the investigation officer.
Let's negotiate. - Sir, I don't know him.
Go ahead.
Do you know her?
Yes, sir. I do.
Is she your friend? - Yes.
She'll go to jail for sure,
..for six years at least.
What's your name?
My name is Pramod. - Pramod!
I can send you with her.
You can give her some company.
Take that diary.
Write a letter for me.
'Greetings, mom!'
'Greetings, dad!'
'Aarti Shukla's inquiry...'
Come on, write it down.
'Aarti Shukla's inquiry is proceeding well.'
'All the evidence are against her.'
'There is no chance that she would come out clean.'
'There is no chance.'
'Tell mom,'
'..prepare the offerings for the temple.'
'Prepare the offerings...'
'For the temple.'
'Aarti Shukla will definitely go to jail.'
What did you write?
'Definitely go to jail.' Full stop.
'Yours sincerely...'
I'll write the name on my own.
You may go now.
Sit outside.
Love is not as easy as it looks.
It's a sea of fire... - And you have to swim across.
No, you immolate yourself on the spot.
You made your own poetry.
Did you understand it? - Why not?
Priyansh, listen to this one. - Yes.
Don't ever promise to someone,
..that you will love her forever.
That's nice. It is very nice.
It was a good one.
Love is all nonsense. - Really?
I want to talk to you. - Look who's come to meet me!
The poem that I recited just now,
I will dedicate it to my friend,
Miss...
What's her name?
Aarti Shukla. - Aarti... I dedicate it to Ms. Aarti Shukla.
She is very famous.
She is known for being very practical.
Something was written in the newspapers about her recently.
Do you know about the bribery case of 30 million? - Yes.
She is the one. - Really!
If you have decided to go to jail,
..then why just 30 million?
You should have demanded a bigger bribe!
30 million is nothing these days.
This is men's toilet.
I can bear the torture anymore, Satyendra.
I am feeling suffocated, I can't breathe. What do you want?
What would I expect from you?
I am just doing my duty. Please move back.
You are abusing your power.
Am I abusing my power? - Yes.
I have learned it from you.
You did it then, I am doing it now.
I did not do anything wrong, Satyendra.
Do you really know what it means to frame someone? - What?
If I shout now and say that you are molesting me.
Satyendra Mishra, IAS,
..my investigating officer is asking favours from me.
This is called being dishonest.
You may go ahead. - No!
I won't do it because I am not like that.
I was honest before, and I still am.
The procession was at my door when the results came out.
I was confused.
Your mother had told Abha that she wouldn't let me work.
I had no option.
You could have spoken to me once.
You could have trusted me. - How?
I loved you so much.
You didn't even think about me in these five years.
Now, you are fooling me with your fake tears.
What about my pain?
Satyendra! - What about the sorrow of my parents?
I admit my mistake, but what can I do now?
What's bothering you now?
Can't you digest the fact that I left you?
Are you unable to digest the rejection?
But did you ever think that if I had not left you,
..you would have never reached this position?
What do you mean? - If I hadn't left you,
..you wouldn't have felt humiliated.
And you'd have never become an IAS officer.
You would have been a clerk to this day!
Have you considered that?
Aarti Shukla, the truth rears its ugly head today.
You didn't want to marry a clerk when you became an officer!
Satyendra!
It would have been embarrassing for you. - Satyendra!
I was a mediocre man of no value.
Satyendra, you never understood me. What's wrong with you?
You wanted a blue-beacon car. You deserved better than me!
I just...
Aarti Shukla!
You have always been selfish. You...
Satyendra, I didn't mean it. - I don't want to talk to you.
Satyendra, I am talking to you.
I am talking to you.
I am not selfish.
You just want to put me behind bars, don't you?
Do it.
Call the police and get me arrested right now.
I will gladly go to jail for you.
At least, I would be free of the daily torture, Satyendra.
I can't take it anymore.
I will admit that I have taken the bribe.
This...
Go.
I can't bear it anymore.
Call the police now. - Okay.
No! - Calm down.
How should I calm down? - Calm down.
Okay, let's talk if you want.
You don't know how to talk, Satyendra.
Let's talk peacefully.
I really can't take it anymore, Satyendra.
I am sorry. I was out of the line.
I thought you were going to kill me today.
When did you start smoking?
I went mad after you left.
I couldn't understand what to do.
Leave it. It's in the past.
Choose a finger.
Choose it.
If you don't mind, can I kiss you?
What?
One kiss.
I won't doubt your character.
No, Satyendra!
I won't kiss you.
You'll be the one to do it.
A deep kiss.
Passionate.
Look over there.
It's a five-star hotel.
We'll go there after this.
We'll spend the night together.
Since it is a five-star hotel, you won't have a problem.
Satyendra!
Didn't you tell me so? Have you forgotten?
You know that I was kidding.
But this is not a joke.
Spend the night with me. And I'll let you off the hook!
Come on!
Satyendra!
I was wrong about you.
Won't you ask me about the other finger?
Today is 10th.
The committee results will be out in a week.
Send me the Rs 30 million that you have.
The bribe.
I'm a part of the system.
Give it to me anyhow.
I haven't taken any bribe.
I don't have Rs 30 million.
Then take it from Mr. Kukreja.
He won't refuse you.
You know him intimately, don't you?
Mr. Shukla.
We won't be able to help you in any way.
No, Mrs. Mishra! Don't say that.
Satyendra is not a small kid.
He knows what he is doing.
Now,
..you must give him 30 million if he has asked for it.
No. How will I arrange Rs 30 million?
Look, Mr. Shukla.
I couldn't say anything then and won't say anything now.
Even I had to sell my ornaments.
To free my husband and brother.
It's up to you, Mr. Shukla.
See what you can sell to save your daughter.
I won't get Rs 30 million even if I sell myself.
That's your problem, Mr. Shukla.
Come on, ma'am. Mr. Kukreja is waiting for you.
Yes. It'll be done. - Come in.
I'll do something.
Please come in, ma'am.
I was thinking of coming over to see you.
I've heard many things about you.
Mr. Kukreja.
If I'm found guilty in this inquiry, my job will be at stake.
I'll have to sell my house, and I'll be jailed.
And you'll have to tell the truth then.
The entire world knows the truth, ma'am.
And don't try to act innocent in front of me.
You've taken Rs 30 million.
Did I take that money?
Didn't you share it with everyone in your department?
Did you keep the entire amount for yourself?
You should have given something to others as well.
What are you saying? I haven't taken anything from you.
Someone from your department turned against you.
And because of you, I lost my money and reputation as well.
And now that you are trapped, you want my help!
That's great, ma'am.
I've seen many corrupt officers.
Ms. Aarti Shukla is trying to manipulate the investigation.
Arrest her right away.
Yes. Right away.
Nothing can be more disgraceful that this.
He is avenging every insult.
Let me try for the last time. - Here, take it.
I have kept everything in this.
Okay. - Just bring her back home.
Please don't cry.
Pray to God,
..that he agrees to spare Aarti.
Come on, Jogi.
Look,
I am right here where you wanted me to be.
I believe your revenge is over now.
Happy birthday!
This night is the best birthday gift of my life.
Thank you.
Sir!
I wish I had never met you.
These are the papers of my house.
Please spare Aarti.
I'd like to present all the necessary proof and evidence,
..that we need to reach the conclusion,
..on Miss. Aarti Shukla's case.
I'd like to seek the permission of the Honourable Jury to proceed.
Please proceed. - Thank you, sir.
I want all of you to see the video carefully.
'Do you think of me as a fool?'
'You are an educated woman.'
'You have gobbled up Rs 30 million.'
'You are here again to ask for more money!'
'Okay, I'll give you whatever you say.'
'Just close this case that began with your stupidity.'
Do you want to say something?
No, sir.
I don't want to say anything.
I will accept any punishment that you deem fit.
Okay.
'Mr. Kukreja!'
'I won't be scared by your threats.'
'If I go to jail, I won't spare you either.'
'You said she had come to make a settlement.'
'I think she's crazy. She's threatening me instead.'
'We need to do something.'
'Finish her off.'
'Her ex-lover has come back to take revenge on her.'
'He is going after her like a rabid dog.'
'We will have to pay for her stupidity.'
'We need to put an end to this love drama.'
'Kill her today.'
Can you explain, Mr. Mishra?
Yes, sir. I can explain.
Mrs. Neelam Gupta's husband is a school teacher.
Mr. Rajesh Yadav, a broker, who also set up this land deal,
..happens to be Mr. Gupta's childhood friend.
Mrs. Neelam Gupta steals the information from the department,
..about a long-forgotten government property and passes on to Mr. Gupta.
He then forwards it to Rajesh Yadav.
Then, Rajesh makes false papers of the property,
..and sells it to different businessmen.
Am I right, Mr. Yadav?
As Aarti Shukla trusts Neelam, she signs the papers for her.
They have been taking bribes under Aarti Shukla's name for years.
They distribute it amongst themselves.
Mr. Kukreja has indeed given Rs 30 million.
But Aarti Shukla never knew about it.
The money never reached her.
Am I right, Neelam?
Thank you.
The accused may stand up.
Thank you, Mr. Mishra. The evidence is conclusive.
The jury is of the opinion,
..that Miss Aarti Shukla is not guilty.
Take these people in custody. - Yes, sir.
Come on.
Sir!
I can understand now,
..how it feels when you are betrayed by someone close to you.
Thank you.
Thank you so much, sir.
You can call me Satyendra.
You can resume duty from Monday.
Sattu!
Mr. Saxena, how are you? - Sir!
You saved Aarti's life by having her arrested.
Oh! - Very nice of you.
Thank you.
Pramod, good job. - Thank you, sir.
I'm leaving for Kanpur now. We'll meet later. - Sure.
Sir!
Aarti is innocent.
Is Aarti all right?
Satyendra has sent all the papers of the house.
Yes.
Where is sir? - He hasn't returned yet.
When will he return? - I don't know.
Anyone would be devastated after such humiliation, Aarti.
Even I would have behaved the same way as Sattu.
Abha, you are right.
But I know that Sattu still loves me.
If he didn't love me,
..he'd never make efforts to become an officer to take revenge.
Sattu never wanted to become an officer.
The problem is just that he refuses to accept love.
Now, I will change his mind,
..and make him realise his feelings for me.
Sattu!
Listen to me.
I am tired of running now.
I have become a PCS officer,
..and you, an IAS officer! We've been running for long.
Let's stop it. I am tired.
We need to stop somewhere.
I just want to run away from you, Aarti Shukla.
Don't chase me. Our paths are different now.
We have the same destination, though.
Sattu!
Run slow! I can't run faster.
Okay.
Thank you, sir. - Thank you.
One second.
Can you drop me home?
Please!
My car broke down.
Please! - Come in.
Thank you. - Drop her home.
Satyendra!
Get going.
'Yes, Satyendra!'
Where are you?
I may be late.
Have a peg or two by the time I get there.
I am here.
Look, I know you aren't going to marry me now,
..but that doesn't mean I can't have whisky with you.
I don't mind if we are in Mussourie or not.
Come on, buy me a drink.
Leave it!
I'll begin with your drink. Ladies first, isn't it?
Ma'am, whisky on the rocks. - Thank you.
It's too bitter.
Nothing happened.
Cheers.
Something's happening now.
Your spectacles bother me.
Let me wear it.
I look cute, don't I? - Please!
Please! Okay. - Ma'am, your drink.
Thank you.
Do you know I think I am high?
You are the Tom Cruise of Allahabad.
Waiter, bring another drink. - Aarti, I think it's enough.
Just one more.
Cheers.
Husband!
Aarti! - I want to hold your hands and go for a walk in Mussourie.
Please behave yourself, Aarti. There are people around.
Can I kiss you?
One... Just one kiss! - Back off, please.
Just one kiss is all I want.
She is high.
Aarti!
'Sattu, I am grateful to God that we met again.'
'I would have lost you forever otherwise.'
Sir, are you disturbed?
No, not at all.
I am not disturbed anymore.
Let's go.
'Satyendra!'
'Sattu, wait! I am coming there.'
Be careful.
Yes... - Oh!
I have been looking for you for so long.
Can I say something to you, Sattu?
Satyendra!
Should I say it?
I think I have fallen in love with you.
Can I say I love you to you?
Can I?
I love you very much.
I want to marry you.
Just because I didn't send you to jail, is that why?
I have just saved you from going to jail.
But I got over you a long time ago.
I agree that I made a mistake.
Satyendra.
Forgive me, please.
Life is so strange, isn't it?
There was a time when I desperately wanted to marry you.
I used to think of you all day.
But what did you do?
Simply ran away. - Sattu!
Do you remember?
Look at you now.
The day I saw my family members break down,
I started hating the idea of marriage.
Be it you or anyone,
I don't want to get married ever.
Keep this in mind.
Thank you. - Sattu!
'Ranjan!'
Yes, Abha! - You are so dumb!
What did I do? - Look at this spelling.
Don't you know your brother-in-law's name? - Show me.
You are an aspiring PCS officer! Stupid!
He has spelt Sharad as Sharda!
Go and get it corrected.
Time flies. And you hardly notice.
Yes, very true.
God is so harsh!
She is happily getting married now, and he's still a bachelor.
Have you taken a pledge?
Won't you ever get married?
She is anyhow getting married!
Will you babysit her children now?
Why would he do that, Shanti?
Anyway, you are right!
For how long would Mr. Shukla have waited?
He had to get Aarti married off one day.
I am not stopping her. I was concerned about my son.
I want to see my grandchildren before I die.
Yes, son!
Shanti is right.
We want to have grandchildren.
Of course!
Don't you have any other topic to discuss?
Your marriage is a very important topic for us.
Where are you going now?
I am going to the temple. It's Tuesday.
How are you? - I am well.
How are you? - I am fine.
I heard you're getting married.
I thought I wasn't facing another inquiry.
Should I not marry? - No, please, you should.
It's your life.
This...
Your stole.
A few months back,
..you said that you love me.
You wanted to marry me too.
Yes, but you refused.
Anyway, you are very practical.
You do the right thing at the right time always.
So, should I have waited for you all my life?
No, of course not.
I am happy that,
I have decided not to get married.
Or I would have found someone like you.
You wouldn't have found anyone like me.
I am one of a kind. Now, I am also getting hitched.
Is everyone well at your home? - Yes.
Sharad!
He is Sharad! My fiancé.
Hello! - He's Satyendra, my...
My old friend. - Is he your friend?
I know who he is.
She has told me everything about you.
I want to thank you.
I haven't done anything.
That's what I want to thank you for.
If you had married Aarti,
..what would I do?
Right, Aarti?
I'll be right back. - Okay.
Sharad!
Please get the car.
If you don't mind, may I say something? - Yes.
Don't marry Aarti.
She isn't trustworthy.
What do you mean?
If you don't mind, but she is not stable.
She was desperately chasing me just a few days ago.
She wanted to marry me.
But now...
See, as a friend, I am telling you.
Your life will be ruined if you marry her.
It's your life, your call.
Man to man.
Thank you for this advice as well.
Here, this is the 'prasad'.
Satyendra! - No, thank you.
How dare you, Satyendra Mishra?
Am I unstable?
Will I ruin Sharad's life?
What do you want from me, Satyendra?
You don't want to marry me,
..and won't let me get married to someone else either.
What should I do?
Do you love me? - Of course, I love you.
How many times should I say that I love you?
So, why are you getting married to someone else?
Okay, I won't marry him.
Will you marry me now?
Will you marry me?
No, you won't marry me.
Your ego is stopping you!
I have decided to get married.
You don't have to be in love to marry someone.
One can fall in love after they are married.
You are invited to my wedding on 10th.
I don't want to come. - Please, do come there.
I'll be very happy.
Please do come to the wedding.
Sattu!
Shanti, be quick. We must leave soon.
We have to pick up Mahesh on the way. - You see...
Call up the driver and ask him where he is.
I'll call you back. - We're getting late.
What's happening? Where are you going?
We are going to the wedding.
Aarti's wedding?
Yes. - Yes.
Why are you going there? - Sattu!
Mr. and Mrs. Shukla invited us, personally.
They requested us to come and bless the newlyweds.
We have to go there.
What's the big deal? Don't go!
Hey! You're looking really beautiful.
Thank you.
I think you should also join us.
Please! I would never go there!
I wonder why you are going there!
Welcome! - Welcome, Mrs. Mishra!
Welcome, Mr. Mishra. - Greetings!
Sattu, it's good that you've come.
Aarti was just asking about you.
It's good that you came in. - The groom is here.
Come on. - Just a minute.
Come on, Sattu. Where were you? - Greetings, bridegroom!
Oh, sorry.
The bridegroom is there.
Congratulations, Jogi! You found a nice match for Aarti.
Yes, even his family is very good.
They didn't demand any dowry. - Really!
Uncle! Sattu!
Come on, let's meet the groom. - Yes, go ahead.
No, that's okay. - Oh, come on.
Thank you so much. - Come on, Sattu.
Greetings, aunt. - Greetings.
God bless you.
Sharad! - Come here.
He's Aarti's husband-to-be.
Yes, I know him.
Sorry, I didn't listen to your advice.
No, I am sorry. I shouldn't have said that.
Honestly, I could smell jealousy in your words.
You sounded possessive about Aarti.
Listen, I am too embarrassed, really. - No, don't be.
Actually, I am grateful.
Thank God you let Aarti go.
Or else, she would not be marrying me today.
Dad has booked the honeymoon tickets for Mussourie.
Okay, it's time for the wedding. - Okay.
Shall we go? - Excuse me.
Come on. - 'Honeymoon in Mussourie sounds great.'
Where are you? - 'Look to your left.'
'You look pretty in pink.'
'Why do you think I am wearing the pink colour today?'
'Oh, is it for me?'
'I have fallen in love with you.'
'Do you like me so much?'
'Send me your photograph in the bridal dress.'
How do I look?
You look like my bride.
What have we done to ourselves!
I am really sorry.
I love you very much.
I won't be able to live without you.
I messed it up because of my ego.
I love you.
Can I say something?
You ran away for yourself once before,
..run away for me this time.
How can I do that again?
Mom, dad, and Sharad!
What about his family?
I'll speak to all of them.
I'll convince all of them. Please don't marry him.
Just come with me.
Come on.
What happened?
Choose a finger.
I can't come with you, Satyendra.
I can't break someone's trust again.
No, Aarti!
I am really sorry, Aarti.
If I was wrong at that time, I'd be wrong this time too.
You were not wrong, Aarti! Please, I am really sorry.
You can't marry someone else. I love you.
What should I do? - Aarti!
How did he get in?
Satyendra, please. - I am talking to her.
What are you doing here?
Please leave us alone. - What are you doing?
Back off. I am talking to her. - Satyendra!
How dare you touch me? - Give us two minutes.
How dare you? - Sharad, please.
How dare you touch me? - Sharad, please!
Hey, show him the gun! - Sharad!
He's acting too smart. - Sharad!
Come on, Aarti. - Please stay here.
Move.
Sit here.
Come on, begin the rituals.
She's used to running away from her wedding.
I caught her just in time.
Begin the rituals.
Get up! - Sattu! Don't do it.
I'll kill you. - Sattu, stop it.
I love Aarti, do you understand? - Are you crazy?
Stop it. Keep the gun down. - Sattu, please.
Sattu, stop it. - Sattu!
I won't let Aarti marry him! - Listen to me...
I'll shoot you. - Let's sit and talk.
Sattu, don't do it. - Satyendra!
I have told you. - Can't you see what he is doing?
Why are you overacting it?
Look what he is doing.
He has put a gun on me.
This wasn't in the plan.
Sharad! I am talking to Sattu and not you.
What?. - What?
What's happening here? - What did he say?
What's this? - Don’t know.
What happened?
What do you think?
Only you can put on an act!
I have become a DM now.
Tell them.
'Aarti is gone, you stay here.'
'It's a gun.'
'I can shoot you. Sir! - Will you point a gun at me?'
'Will you point a gun at me? - Sir, don't hit me.'
'Will you threaten me?'
'Will you do that?'
'You are very fond of guns. - It hurts!'
'Please don't hit me.'
'Don't tell me what to do. - It hurts!'
'Are you fooling me? - I'll tell you the truth.'
'What's that? - I'll tell you.'
'What's that? - Listen to me.'
'What?'
'It's your wedding.'
You could have told me at least.
He thrashed me so hard. There was no option.
My face is all swollen.
I am really sorry. - Meet him.
He's my husband,
..and Aarti's brother-in-law. - I am sorry.
I am sorry, Sharad.
But, seriously,
..all of you have done so much for Aarti and me.
Thank you so much. Thank you, dad.
Thank you. - Take the gun away.
Your acting was great.
Give the wedding turban to me.
Give him the wedding turban. - Put on the turban!
Where is the priest? Call him.
Priest!
Where is the priest?
Priest! - May God bless you.
Get the tickets for Mussourie. - Why do you need tickets?
Both of you can run away. I will support you.
What a crazy family we have!
All is well that ends well. - Absolutely!