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Roja (1992)
Arvind Swamy
Madubala Nazer Janakaraj Pankaj Kapur Srinagar, Kashmir It's the only way. Come on, go, go, go. Come on let's get out of here. Go. I'll stop them. You guys get out of here. I'll take care of them. Go on, get out of here. Kashmir militant leader Wasim Khan arrested Sundarapandiapuram Tirunelveli District Small desire fluttering desire Pearl like desire stored up desire Desire to kiss the moon. Desire planet earth to orbit around me. Small desire fluttering desire Pearl like desire stored up desire Desire to kiss the moon. Desire planet earth to orbit around me. Wish to become a jasmine flower.. ..Wish to garland the breeze. Wish to touch the clouds.. ..Wish to leave all sorrows.. ..Wish to tie the world in my flocks of hair. Small desire fluttering desire Pearl like desire stored up desire Desire to kiss the moon. Desire planet earth to orbit around me Small desire fluttering desire Pearl like desire stored up desire Wish to dance in muddy field and plant seedlings.. Wish to catch fish and release back to river. Wish to wear the rainbow.. Wish to lay inside the dew drop. Wish to wear a saree from month of 'Chithirai. Small desire fluttering desire Pearl like desire stored up desire Desire to kiss the moon. Desire planet earth to orbit around me Small desire fluttering desire Pearl like desire stored up desire Hey Saamikannu, where are you off to early in the morning? I can't find my goats anywhere. Some robbers have taken off with them. Don't make a noise; didn't you hear me? Hey Little Girl, is the car here yet? Hey Saamikannu, you idiot, what are you looking for? My goats are all missing. When she lost her husband, she did not go to find him. Why will she bother to find your goat? For God's sake, what are you standing around for? Go, go, look out for them.. Hey you silly fellow, come over here. Don't ask them, ask me. Come here. Your goats must be Boiling on Ambiyar's Saambaar. Keep quiet, you silly goats! Stay together, all of you.. Oh my goodness! Roja, the car has come. Go on, go on, run along.. Hey Small Girl! Come here, help me. He's handsome, isn't he? Oh no, cigarette! Very bad! Fallen in love already, have you? I can leave you behind. I don't mind. Hide! Come on, let's run. Saamikannu Annachi, your goats are crowding the road. Have you any sense? They have blocked the car.. ..of the man who has come to see my sister. Go on, hurry up. Go on, get them out of the way! Go on, quick! Be careful. He looks a very intelligent type. Intelligent! My goats! Go on, you buffoons! Go on, get them. Go, go.. Come on, come on, everyone. Hurry up, hurry up. The bridegroom has arrived. You've to come to see him. Oh, the bridegroom has come. Let's go and see him. Listen everybody. My sister Senbagam's husband to be.. ..has come to see her. Senbagam's groom is here. Senbagam, hey Senbagam.. Where on earth have you been? You said you were going to the market to buy vegetables. Where is Senbagam, Ma? - Do you know how angry your father is? I saw him. Can you believe it? I actually saw him. How does he look? You be quiet. Mind your own business! He looks very intelligent, grandma. Must be very well educated. I really do approve of him. It's great if you also do approve. Roja, you silly creature! What are you so excited about? Is it your wedding or your sister's? I have no wish to marry. But my sister Senbagam will. ..for answering my prayers. Hold still, Senbagam. Don't move an inch. Make a wish. Hey, can I make one for you? May he fall in love with you at the first glance! In four days time we'll have a beautiful wedding ceremony. At that moment, I shall cling to you and cry and cry. Mom, we have come here to see a bride. Why is half the village following us? Specially these old women! Do you want me to select one of them? Very funny. I want a village girl for you. So enjoy yourself. What's the matter? What are you murmuring between yourselves? City people are very private. Well, my brother, what do you do for a living? I am a cryptologist. I don't understand. You mean you make bricks? What do you not understand? He's a photographer. What am I saying? By the way, son, how much do you earn? ..or is it five thousand? Why don't you let us know? Hey Periyasaamy, how come you ask the groom.. ..such a personal question. Well, you look fine on the outside, young man. Nothing wrong from inside, I hope. You have left all the city girls and have come.. ..to marry a village girl. That's why we are asking. - Yes. You there, keep quiet. He's picked a girl from our village. We should be grateful. Please, don't misunderstand. After all it's the matter of our girl's future! Should we not ask? You are an educated man. You tell us. Look, I have ten fingers on my hands. That's not what I meant. If you wish, I can carry you to the house. Oh no, no, son! No! Come on, come on! - Please no, no. Come on, don't be embarrassed. Come on. Oh God! Put me down son, this is very embarrassing, son. Put me down. Senbagam, don't be nervous. If he asks you something.. ..intelligent, give it right back. Don't worry about anything. I've made a deal with all the gods and goddesses. Roja, you wait here. Why, Ma? Ma! Senbagam, take her blessings. Come sit. ..then the girl will remain mum! And my son too will.. ..not open his mouth. Let's leave these two alone so that.. ..they can decide whether they like each other or not. Sister, what kind of talk is that? Yes, yes. How can we leave the two of them alone? Sister, it is not allowed. We have allowed the boy to see the bride's face.. ..before the wedding. Otherwise, it is never allowed. Listen, they don't like all these old fashioned village ways. Yes sister, he's a big city man. Wait a minute! She hasn't really said anything wrong. After all, it's the two of them who have to live together. So what's wrong with them having a little chat? Oh my God! Roja, did you hear that? The two of them are going to chat alone! In the last five years, I've prayed everyday to you. The boy who has come to see my sister.. ..please let him say yes. I'll offer you whatever you ask. And just like I had promised, I'll also light a lamp.. ..with pure ghee for you. Whatever happens.. ..just let him approve of her. My son, ask whatever you wish. After marriage, you won't get a chance to ask anything. She speaks from experience. After marriage.. ..her poor husband has become a slave. And he keeps mum. They really can talk, can't they? So I have never come to a village. But I had decided that if I ever get married.. ..I'll marry a girl from the village. I seem to like this village. The fields, the waterfalls.. ..the soil, smell of the earth.. These old hags! I love it all. What are these two talking? I can't hear a thing! Why do you want to hear their talk? You don't interfere in their private matter. All your life, you've meddled in other's affairs! Speak something. I'd like to hear your voice. Say something. Say 'Sridevi'. Or Kullangudi Karupaayi Just say something. This marriage.. This marriage is not possible. What? Come again. Please, speak softly. Please say no to this match. Say you do not approve of me. Hey Senbagam! Don't just keep standing there like a statue. Go on, and offer him a cup of coffee. My uncle Soundarapandi is there for me I've made up my mind to marry only him. But his father and mine are sworn enemies. So my father won't allow me to marry him. If we cannot marry.. I'll put an end to my life. Please don't agree to this marriage Wait a minute! Then why did you send me all those beautiful pictures.. ..of yourself and dragged me here from so far? You should have told your father about it first. These city men are just never satisfied with talks! My husband is the same. Go, call your father. I'll tell him myself. If he gets to know, he'll throw me out of the house. So what do you expect me to do? If you just keep staring at him without speaking.. ..then this is bound to happen. Sir, you approve of our girl, don't you? Don't feel shy. You can say what you feel. Oh, come on! How can you not approve of our Senbagam? He looks quite pleased. It's showing on his face. Rishi, you like her, don't you? Shall I give the go ahead? Say you like her, Say you like her, Say you like her, Say you like her.. Say you like her, Say you like her, Say you like her.. I like this Girl. You've come from the city.. ..studied in the best schools! You came here to approve of the older sister. And now you say you like the younger one! Do you have any integrity in you? What is the use of education? If this was someone else, we'd have beaten him to a pulp! Have you thought about poor Senbagam? Who'll want to marry her now? Who'll want her for a wife? Please, do not shame us like this. That's all I have to say to you. I've always been warning you not to let her go prancing around! But do you ever listen? Now look what has happened! The silly girl has ruined her sister's life! What have I done? Tell me, what were you doing in that room? Your mother had told you not to go there! Why are you scolding her? She's still a child. What wrong has she done? What? You don't think she has done anything wrong? She was standing there like a temptress! Now he wants to marry her only! Please don't scold me for nothing at all. Do you know I've been praying everyday for Senbagam to get married? Marriage is a personal matter. Forget what other people think. If the boy likes Roja, then let him marry her. Grandma, I don't want to get married. Shut your mouth! You've done enough damage as it is! She's not really that young anymore, my son. We don't get boys like this everyday. If he has chosen our girl, we should consider.. ..ourselves fortunate. Our Roja too has grown up now, hasn't she? She's got to marry someday. I know that, mother. But how can the younger sister.. ..marry before the older one? I do have someone in mind for our Senbagam. Ask your brother in law Chengiah to come ..and finalise her marriage with Soundarapandian All the humiliations he has caused? Have I no dignity whatsoever? That's right. You're sworn enemies. You have crossed swords with the father.. ..so now you expect your children to do the same too. Think about their future. They too need a life of their own. Stubbornness and pride will lead you nowhere. Please don't break their hearts. Listen to me, my son. Listen to your old mother of yours. Go on. Let both marriages take place together. Rukkumani, Rukkumani, what is the sound in vicinity? My ears can't bear tenor find out what makes the sound. Rukkumani, Rukkumani, what is the sound in vicinity? My ears can't bear tenor find out what makes the sound. It is the sound of kisses by married couples.. The sound of joy from the intermittent cot crackles.. This sound won't stop until the rooster cries. Rukkumani, Rukkumani, what is the sound in vicinity? My ears can't bear tenor find out what makes the sound. The little girl has a lot of desires.. Like an ant trapped in sugar. Step by step Move up to the cot.. The pearl beaded anklets whine at sound of kissing.. The Jasmine flower blossoms.. Desire spreads the mat But fear latched it. Rukkumani, Rukkumani, what is the sound in vicinity? My ears can't bear tenor find out what makes the sound. When Spouse catches the index finger The point where the finger touch tickles.. Was a concert at the Cupids palace.. The bangles of the fille, composed music Kisses are exchanged.. Life is in a crisis Mind heats up. This birth gets gratified Rukkumani, Rukkumani, what is the sound in vicinity? My ears can't bear tenor find out what makes the sound. It is the sound of kisses by married couples.. The sound of joy from the intermittent cot crackles.. This sound won't stop until the rooster cries. We are obliged to you forever. We shall never forget what you have done for us. This was God's will. Where is Roja? - She is inside the house. No, she is not there. - She is not? Small desire fluttering desire Pearl like desire stored up desire Desire to kiss the moon. Desire planet earth to orbit around me Small desire fluttering desire I do hope you'll enjoy the dish I'm preparing. Do you think this much salt is enough? No, that's too much. Your grandmother says you cook very well. She says you can whip up a banquet for Fifty people.. ..in just thirty minutes! But my Rishi is not a fussy eater. ..and that wretched computer! And if it's not that, it's music. He sits in the toilet reading the newspaper and.. ..figuring out the crossword. I've told him a hundred times not to do it.. Don't pick on the food while its still cooking! God knows when he'll stop smoking! Hey.. Sorry. I didn't.. I didn't do it on purpose. I am sorry. S-o-r-r-y. Are you angry? I said I am sorry. Look at me. You know I'm not such a horrible person. I'm quite a nice guy. See me. Don't I look innocent? I'm taking you to meet my chief, Dr. Chandra Murthy. We are doing computer software for Indian Military Coding and Decoding many confidential matters Security clearance is required for those who work ..and for their family members also I am taking you to my Chief Do you understand me? Wait here. Come in. All right. Next Saturday. Is it very cold there? No problem. I'll be there in Kashmir. Two, three days are more than enough. I'll handle the Crypto code Okay? Thank you. Hello, Rishi! Congratulations! Sir, she is my wife Who? Why are you standing here? You asked me to wait here. Okay, come in. Come, my girl. I'm Rishi's chief but only in the office. Name's Chandra Murthy. I think he's very lucky.. ...Finally got a gullible girl for Rishi. Sit down. I hope you have married him out of your own free will. What did you say your name was? - Roja! You keep quiet! Do not interfere in this. Which village are you from? - Sir, it's a very small village. My village is not small. I'm from Sundarapandiapuram. Tirunelveli district! Girl from our place That's why it is so charming It's long time since I heard chaste Tamil His Tamil, is not good at all Madras dialect Isn't the Muthalamman Temple situated in your place Yes. I mean not in our village.. No, it is about 40 miles east of our place We used to go there for the flower festival Is it in the month of Chithirai? No, in the month of Thai. For this we take basket full of flowers in the cart I have never seen Sir, I've got her for the security clearance. I'm your chief. I know why you have brought her. He must be bossing you around too! Am I right? Does Mother and son speak English at home? Yes sir. What else did he tell you? He said, "Don't talk to my chief. Just be quiet." "If you open your mouth, then you'll display your ignosense!" - Ignorance! Ignorance. He is a book worm Don't be afraid. I'll take care. Look, this girl is from our place She is not afraid of anyone or any thing! Understand? Roja, do you know how to prepare 'Paniyaram'? Sir, what about the security clearance? No clearance is required for a girl from our place Do you know this milky white Paniyaram? Do you know how to prepare? I can prepare it very well I'm leaving for Kashmir and will be back by Monday. As soon as I'm back, I'll come straight to your home. You must serve me that hot and steamy Paniyaram What? She is not assuring and inviting me I won't be here next week. I am going back to my place It is just 4 days since your arrival, what happened? I want to see mom. For 18 years, you've been hanging on.. ..to her apron strings! Wasn't that enough? I will go to my place. My dear villager, hereafter this is your place This is your house and I am your husband No, this is not my house I do not like this place doesn't draw me I must not be here My sister is supposed to be in this house You have deceived my sister. Is that the cause for your anger? Is that why, you were silent for all these days Don't you have conscience? Tell me frankly Can you justify what you've done - You can't find a girl like my sister, -Let me speak Even if you scout for 7 births all over the place - You have rejected such a person - I didn't say so You talked to my sister and suddenly and said you want to marry me How badly she would have been hurt? How can I face my sister now? - For rest of the life, I can't face her - Listen to me All of them damned me that I have enticed you Will you let me speak? What is the use of education, if there is no heart? - It may be a game in city - Will you listen? - You rejected her - You are not listening to me - Is it a mock marriage? - Listen to me Won't you listen to me? I did not reject her but she rejected me I don't like this marriage Don't shout Tell them you don't want this marriage No, you are lying She can never talk like that Senbagam, don't lean on wall like this Give that coffee to him Poor girl she feels shy My uncle Soundarapandi is there for me Long ago I have decided him as my husband There is a family feud between mine & his dad So they are looking for a groom outside kinship If I don't marry him I will not be alive Please don't agree to this marriage How can I believe this? This is the fact Believe it or leave it I just spoke to Senbagam on the phone. She's very happy in her new home. She says I should worship you like a God. Without knowing the truth, I got upset with you. Forgive me I swear, I am sorry S-o-r-r-y. I'm not such a horrible person. I'm quite nice, actually. Don't I look innocent? Hello.. Yeah.. When? Which hospital? Okay, I'll be there. What happened? Dr. Chandra Murthy has been admitted in Trinity Hospital. I'm going to see him. What happened, sir? Don't be bothered by all these gadgets! This is a hi-tech plot by the doctors to make money Will you do something for me? - Definitely, sir. I was to leave for Kashmir on a very important assignment. I don't think I can make it now. You'll have to go in my place. What will I have to do? In Baramullah, at the Unit's South Post.. ..all messages from foreign nations are intercepted. You'll have to decipher coded messaged. You think you can handle this? It's better if you go early so that the.. ..intern there will explain everything to you. I think this is a very good assignment for you. Definitely, sir. In the current circumstances, I feel very awkward.. ..sending you to Kashmir. - Why sir? Kashmir is in India. Why should we be afraid of going anywhere in India? Thank you. Thank you, Rishi. All security arrangements.. You don't have to worry at all. Okay sir, no problem. Roja! Remember, White Milk Paniyaram! Recover quickly and get discharged. I will prepare it for you. Rishi, you are the witness. I've called your father. He'll take you to your village. Now you can happily go to your mother.. ..and come back when you feel like it! Are you happy? But what will I do in the village? Please don't leave me here. Take me with you, please. I've already apologized for my mistake. Stop all this talk now and get ready to go home. Ma, come with me, please. - Where? Please come - What's the matter? What happened? You'll know in a minute. Ma, please tell him not to leave me alone. Ask him to take me with him. Rishi, its not even a week since the wedding! Don't leave her like this. Ma, I know what I am doing. Take her with you. My bag is also packed and ready. Why is there no one on the roads? - Curfew. What? - Curfew. No one is allowed on the roads. Why? - Security. There're too many terrorists around here. To keep them in control. It's frightening. Where we are going? The fresh silver rain falls over here.. This dazzling moon light drenches my body It is chill in the places which cannot be revealed.. Mind wanders in search of warmer places. The fresh silver rain falls over here.. This dazzling moon light drenches my body It is chill in the places which cannot be revealed.. Mind wanders in search of warmer places. If you become the river.. I will be the bank. If you become the little bird.. I will be your sky The fresh silver rain falls over here.. This dazzling moon light drenches my body Men do not ask for flowers.. where there are no women. Plants do not bloom where there are no women.. The earth blooms when the free end of your saree unfolds This idea was not sung by Kamban who prompted it into your ears. The fresh silver rain falls over here.. This dazzling moon light drenches my body It is chill in the places which cannot be revealed.. Mind wanders in search of warmer places. The fresh silver rain falls over here.. This dazzling moon light drenches my body Life flower will blossom when you hug.. If you run suddenly Life flower will wither and wilt. Does your eyes survey womanliness untouched by hands? The virgin moon, come and dance with my chest? The fresh silver rain falls over here.. This dazzling moon light drenches my body It is chill in the places which cannot be revealed.. Mind wanders in search of warmer places. If you become the river.. I will be the bank. If you become the little bird.. I will be your sky The fresh silver rain falls over here.. This dazzling moon light drenches my body The fresh silver rain falls over here.. This dazzling moon light drenches my body Roja! Roja! Roja! Roja! Mansingh, have you seen my wife? I'm not sure, sir. Roja, Roja.. Have you seen my wife? I'm not sure, sir. O God of Kashmir! I don't know your name.. ..but my father says that all Gods are one. So I've come to you. You know my plight, don't you? You're the almighty. You know everything. Before leaving my village, I fought a lot with my God.. ..and I told him I'll never worship him again.. ..because he made me marry such a man. I even told him that I wouldn't even look in his direction! But now I realize what a good husband he's given me. Thanks to him. O God of Kashmir.. ..Please send this message to my God.. ..and please accept this coconut. You'll speak to him, right? You won't forget, will you? Oh Lord, this is going to be a problem. You can't even break a coconut in Kashmir. Who is it? Is it the God of Kashmir speaking? - Yes. That too in Tamil I speak all languages. Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada.. ..Hindi, Urdu, English, German, French.. ..Greek, Arabian, Persian. I will speak in every language.. I can tell you your past.. ..your present. I can even tell your future. Are you a Tamil?? - Yes. I am Achu Maharaj from Polachi. Here I am a Tourist Guide, Astrologer, Ayurveda... ...Allopathy, Homeopathy, Seethapathy, Ganapathy and Lakshmipathy ..All in one, one in all! Come, come, show me your hand.. ..and I'll tell you your future. Earlier, a lot of tourists used to come here.. ..but now, we get only terrorists. By the way, are you a tourist or a terrorist? Oh no! We have some important work. What is so important that you have come to Kashmir.. ..in such troubled times with your husband? Something big! Cryptology, something like that. I don't know. Is there something like that too? Listen, Roja.. Rail ticket, bus ticket, platform ticket, I've got it all. I can't take all these gun shots and explosions any more. As you can see, my lifeline is already small. Now if you want to know your future, then.. ..you'll have to come to Polachi to meet me. That's him. Oh, your husband! Achu.. Let him go! Leave him! Please stop! Rascal, do you think the police station is your father's house? Please listen to me, they took him away! My husband.. Don't know where these people come from. Ten twelve people came, abducted my husband.. ..in front of my eyes! Listen to me! I'm speaking over the phone. You go there. Tell me, what is the matter? Some people, they took away my husband in a car. At gun point. Please help me. What is going on there? Don't know, sir. She is telling something in Tamil. What happened now? Calm down, please calm down. They were wearing masks.. Was it a robbery? No, my husband! My husband! Someone bring water for her. Bring some water soon. Please help me. They dragged my husband. Took him away. Calm down, calm down! I can't understand what you're saying! Sit down. I don't want to sit. Right in the middle of the road.. ..they dragged my husband in a car and just drove away. And you want me to sit down? How can I? Wearing masks, with guns in their hands.. ..they just took him away. They dragged him away ruthlessly.. ..and you are not helping me at all! Five ten people.. - Okay. Took him away.. - Abduction? But when? Today morning. Where? -Temple. ..was today abducted by Kashmiri terrorists. This incident took place near the famous Gulmarg temple.. ..early in the morning a few kilometres away from Srinagar. Senbagam, Senbagam, come quickly. Mr. Rishi Kumar who works for the central government's.. ..telecommunications department, had gone.. ..to assist in the Indian Army's Intelligence Division. After his abduction, the Indian army, Border Security Forces.. ..as well as the Jammu and Kashmir police.. ..have come together to search for him. All government departments have been put.. ..on high alert in search of Mr. Rishi Kumar. Brother, I.. Don't hit that girl! - Why did you untie him? How dare you raise your hand on a woman? These are never to be taken off! - A big coward! Shut your mouth! We are not here to give you any trouble. So don't be afraid. But if you act smart.. ..we will have to kill you. It's not a big deal for us. To kill. I am not afraid of death. - Javed. What do you want? What is it that you want? Independence! Freedom! Whose freedom? Our freedom! Freedom for the nation that's Kashmir. Freedom for all the citizens of Kashmir! Everyone's freedom! His freedom, his freedom! My freedom! Freedom for every little wailing child that's born.. ..in this land! Every plant, animal, living being that breathes! Freedom for all of them! Freedom from your slavery! Hello, ma, ma.. It's me, Roja. Hello, Roja. Roja, any news of Rishi yet? Nothing at all. Hello, I have no clue where he is.. ..and in what condition. Hello, hello, Roja, how did all this happen? Some armed men sprang out of nowhere.. ..and just pushed him in their car in front of my eyes, ma. I couldn't do anything. Roja, Roja, don't worry my girl. It's all my fault. It's nothing else, ma. All because he married me. Now, don't you be stupid. I'm coming there.. ..by the first flight I get. No, ma, don't worry. I'll handle this on my own. Please pray at all the temples and speak to Dr. Chandra Murthy. I've already spoken to him. He said there's an important.. ..red alert to all officials and that they will.. ..soon come to an understanding. Paper, paper.. Today's paper.. Sir, today's paper. Paper! Paper! - Ma, I'll call you later. Bye. Here's the money. - Paper, paper, paper, paper.. You'll live another thirty years and.. ..after thirty years, you'll inherit a huge fortune. But now, give me my money. I can't wait for thirty years. Here, take this. What a lifeline! You'll have a long, long life, I say. Achu! Oh my God! Oh my God! What happened? Where are you going? My lifeline's at stake! Let me go. This is not fair. - She must not see me. I've to go. Let me go. Achu! Achu! Why are you running away from me? No, no, it's not what you think, Roja. It's in Hindi and I can't read a thing! Is everything okay? Read it to me, Achu. There's nothing in it, really. He's standing there with armed men.. ..and there so much written and.. ..he says "Nothing"! Please read it, Achu! Wasim Khan is in prison. If in three days they release him.. ..then they'll allow your husband to go. What else is written about his release? If he is not released.. - Then what? Please read it for my sake, Achu! If he is not released, then a day later.. ..your husband's fingers will arrive in a parcel. And within a week, his entire body will be received in bits! That's what these bastards are saying! That's what they are saying. Wait, Roja! Roja, where are you going? Listen to me. I'm also coming with you. Wait. Look madam, if you come here repeatedly, then.. Take a look at this! Read the paper! It's full of threats! Now what do you plan to do? Sir, it's about this article. Can you tell us anything more? See, this case is not in our hands any more. The army has taken over. We can't do anything. Now they will do whatever is to be done. Go to the army. I don't know anything about the army! There are so many uniformed men over here! Just send some soldiers and ask them to look for him! Can't you do that much? Please explain to her, we can't do anything now. Whatever is to be done.. ..will be done by Colonel Rayappa. All right, sir. Roja.. Why are you agreeing with him? Those people have given us only three days! I want to know what they are going to do about it! Roja, there's nothing he can do now. We'll have to go meet Colonel Rayappa. Until he comes here, I'm not going to move from here! Roja.. Roja, now don't be stubborn. You heard me. No matter how long it takes.. ..I will not move till I get some more information! Come, sit. Join us for a meal. I.. I hope you like it. How do you know Tamil? What is he saying, brother? I studied in Coimbatore. Agriculture College. 4 Years. Eat peacefully. Don't be scared. When your government.. ..releases Wasim Khan, we shall release you. Explain it to him. This is a simple negotiation. As soon as the Indian government.. ..releases Wasim Khan, you'll be allowed.. ..to leave this place intact. That's what they are saying. Did you understand? Eat now. Who's this Wasim Khan? How many people has he killed? I don't agree! They should not release that killer for my sake. What did he say? Who asked for your permission? Eat now. I prefer to die.. Than let you use me as a scapegoat.. ..to release Wasim Khan! Full of pride, aren't you? No! Patriotism! Colonel sir, this is Rishi Kumar's wife. I know who she is. It's been three days since they took my husband away! I have no clue where and what condition he is in! You're a man from the military, a big officer! Yet after so many days, you haven't been able.. ..to get my husband back to me! He has come here under your care! All the forces had taken responsibility for his security. But now that they have taken him away, nobody is ready.. ..to go and look for him also! Please tell me.. ..when will you release that Wasim Khan and.. Do you know who this Wasim Khan is? I don't care about him! Just get my husband back! He's killed 50 people! If we let him go now, he'll kill another 50! You don't care, do you? I want my husband back. Today if we release him, tomorrow, they'll.. ..kidnap someone else and demand the release.. ..of other terrorists! This place will be.. Who cares about this lousy place? I just want my husband! - Shut up! Who are you? Are you not an Indian? Is this not your motherland? Have you not grown up on this land? Don't you love this land? You're concerned about yourself! Let this country go to ruins! These terrorist forces get together to reduce the nation to ashes.. ..and you don't give a damn! You think of your home.. Do you know how many soldiers there are in these barracks? 5000! .. 5000! Be it rain, fog, snow, they remain at their positions.. ..never knowing when a bullet will strike them! Miles away from their homes, on the border.. Relentless! If they too begin to think like you, then there won't be any country left! Are you aware what's going around? War! ..in place my husband, would you say.. Just being a minister's son makes his life more valuable.. ..and my husband's life less valuable? The government has put my husband's life in your hands. If anything happens to him, you'll be responsible! Until you get him back, I won't leave Kashmir. And I won't leave you! Hey, sweetheart! Hey, you're back! I got something for you. What is it? What's it? What's it? What's it? Close your eyes. I'll tell you. Close your eyes. Hey, come here. Give me my clothes. Quickly. Okay, okay. Make it fast or your sweetheart will freeze to death. Not this. My clothes. That's all you'll get, sweetheart. Come out fast. Give me my clothes. Why don't you stand straight? I'm feeling shy. Mine, right ? Then give it to me. - What? Take it off. Give it to me! - No! - Come here, come here. No, I can't give it to you. - Hey, listen. I won't give it to you. Come here, give it to me! Take it off! It depends on what you say. I love you! Your government needs more time to decide.. ..for the release of Wasim Khan. We have to give proof of your well-being. So record your voice. Come on, speak into this. If Wasim Khan is not released, then you too.. ..will not return alive. Speak! Say! Jai Hind! Jai Hind! Jai Hind! Jai Hind! Javed! Oh my love Roja where are you? Tears are rolling down, dear. Oh my love Roja where are you? Tears are rolling down, dear. You are there in eyes, You are there in tears.. When eyes are closed, You are in my heart too.. Tell, what happened? Oh my love Roja where are you? Tears are rolling down, dear. The touch of breeze reminds me your saree. Seeing tender flowers reminds me your body. The silver stream speech reminds me of your words. When two clouds merge reminds me our cuddle. No words when there is mouth. No life when you are not with me. Does Kisses have thorns? Oh my love Roja where are you? Tears are rolling down, dear. You are there in eyes, You are there in tears.. When eyes are closed, You are in my heart too.. Tell, what happened? Oh blowing breeze Stop you have no job. Oh whispering moonlight Go away, no feminine here. Oh garden with flowers Wither it all no more lovely hair. Oh sky vanish and fade away to a spot. No dames are necessary now. What is service after once life has gone. Does Kisses have thorns? Oh my love Roja where are you? Tears are rolling down, dear. You are there in eyes, You are there in tears.. When eyes are closed, You are in my heart too.. Tell, what happened? Take me to meet Wasim Khan. Who? That criminal? That killer who is in jail? I'll plead with him instead of those government officials. Oh God! Leave me in peace, will you? I can't do this. I have no wish to meet Wasim Khan. Nor do I wish to live in Kashmir. Whether you come with me or not, I'll meet him. Don't be crazy. It's not a good idea. He's a killer. He'll kidnap you too. Do you want that? Will you take me or not? Never. I wish to remain alive. Leave me alone! For God's sake Do we really have to do this? Greetings! Salutations! How is everything? Long life in jail! Ask him to release my husband. Sir, please sir. Sir, her husband is with your men. He's innocent. Please let him go, sir. Get out of here. It's just been a month since our marriage. Look at this marital necklace. He's a good man. Is it fair to kill an innocent man, you tell me. You are an Indian and I don't give a damn. Get out. You heard what he said, Roja. Let's go. No, I won't leave. I want my husband back. Your fight is with the government. What's my husband got to do with this? What fault is it of his, tell me? This is jihad. The struggle for Kashmir's independence. You're a murderer. You've mercilessly killed innocent women.. ..and children and that's why you are behind bars. Then why did your men kidnap him? Just tell me why. Why are you after his life? If you don't like India, then why don't you just leave? Why are you sacrificing my husband for your selfish means? This is our goal. Our mission and we'll do anything.. ..to achieve it. You call yourself a man? To get out of here.. ..you'll use my husband? How many lives will it take to quench your thirst? Lady, that's enough. Let go. I want my husband. If you try to escape again, I swear I'll kill you. Go there. Usman, take a look here. Go back. How many people have you killed? 20? 30? Why? For our freedom. Our leaders have chosen this path for us. Who are these leaders? From our country or from across the border? So you'll kill anyone they ask you to? He's your brother. If they ask, you'll kill him? Yes. Your sister? - Yes. Your mother? - Yes. Why? - Jihad. What's that? You won't understand. Against whom? Against India. You think you can win this war with these guns? Can you achieve your goals by this merciless bloodshed? ..out of their homeland? How and where will they.. ..fend for themselves? Is this not their homeland? How will innocent kids survive without food and shelter? Think about it. You just keep throwing parents.. ..and children on the streets and take over their homes. You are.. you are all misguided. Slaves to their orders. Scrambling around with guns.. ..puppets in the hands of the neighbouring country. Can't you use your own mind? Allah has gifted you this life. Why are you wasting it? Why? We don't care about our life. We just want Kashmir. ..and as I said, guns won't take you anywhere. Why don't you try and negotiate with talks? Talks don't help. Partition will solve this. Dear Senbagam, hope all is well at least in your life.. I think I must have committed.. a great sin. Otherwise why would all this.. ..have happened with me? I can't take it any more. Everyday I meet these officers in the hope that they have.. ..some news of him. I'm living everyday in the hope.. ..that they will find him soon. Nobody has a clue.. ..of his whereabouts. I fear to think in what condition he's in. We are looking for him everywhere and doing everything.. ..to the extent of showing his photograph to people.. ..in the hope that someone may recognise him. Roja! How is Roja? Is her groom back yet? Who has taken our dear son-in-law away? If we were there, within minutes we would have.. ..got him back from those scoundrels. Child, is there any news of Roja's husband? What kind of a man are you? Someone has taken her son-in-law away and.. ..you are sitting at home and eating your meals comfortably like a cow? Go and do something. Militant leader Wasim Khan will not be released.. A highly ranked central government committee.. ..came to this conclusion today. This decision was taken in wake of recurrent demands.. ..by terrorists to get their leader out of jail.. Liyaquat, kill this bastard. Kill. His government has refused to release Wasim Khan. Hey! Community may vary but virtue is same.. Place may vary but land is same.. Language may vary but voice is same.. Staff may vary but flag is same.. Direction may vary but land is same.. Music may vary but sound is same.. Our India is one and one only. Our India is Common. It was created of People's sweat It was created with diversity as manure.. So is strong as a subcontinent.. Oh human! To win. Separation not in this land. Rise up! Who? Who is that? - It's me, Achu. What is it? - Roja,.. ..the colonel wants you to come immediately. Why? What? What's happened? Nothing's happened Roja. Just come. What are you trying to say? Come along, please. Yeah, you take the charge. You go that side. You come here! Yeah, go there and control the crowd. Yeah, you come here. Don't let anybody in. Why have you brought me here? Someone has been shot several times. Can't even make out his face. That's why I've brought you here. Take.. take a look at him and see. Come. Please, it's not him. It's not him. Go on. It's not him. I won't go there. I can't go there. Come on, don't worry. It's not him. I'm telling you it's not him. Achu I'm telling you.. ..it's not him. I know. - I'm sorry, but we have to do this. I know it's not him. - Come on. No. It's not him. It's not him. It's not him. It's not him. It's not him. Nothing can happen to him. Nothing can happen to him. We shall have.. - A free Kashmir! We shall have.. - A free Kashmir! We shall have.. - A free Kashmir! They are going across the border for training. Sir, sir, this is Mrs.. Mrs. Rishi Kumar. Wife of the engineer who is kidnapped. She just wants to meet the minister for a minute. He can't meet anyone. Just give me a written petition.. ..and I'll forward it to him. Can you please take me to him? Excuse me, sir. She is Mrs. Rishi Kumar.. ..the engineer's wife. She wants to talk to you for a minute. We're doing our best. You called me your daughter. You do know.. ..that my husband's life is in danger. Please save him. Please save him. - Sir, that's not possible. Sir, I come from a small village in India. Maybe that's the reason why I can't understand politics. They keep showing me these dead bodies and.. ..ask me if it's my husband's body. I can't take it anymore. They say we are talking.. ..with the terrorists and it will take some time. How can I live with this uncertainty? If something happens to him then? They say he'll be back today, definitely tomorrow. It's killing me. - Sorry sir, I think we should leave sir. It's been so many days since he's gone. We may not be important people, but.. ..we are citizens of India. Is our safety not important? My child, there is not much I can do. You can do everything, sir. You have to save my husband. You are a godsend for me sir. Please don't disappoint me, sir. Please save my husband. It's a request. Last evening while crossing the Indian border.. ..fifteen young armed Kashmiri nationals were gunned down.. ..by the Pakistani army. This betrayal has created bitterness.. ..among the Kashmiri people and has also questioned.. ..Pakistan's double standards in regard to the Kashmir state. Due to this, there is a lot of tension in Kashmir. ..and there is a possibility of a curfew. I am sorry. Your brother was innocent. He was a good boy. He should not have died like this. They told us to keep spreading terror and leave.. ..It wasn't just my brother. There were 13 others. All innocent kids. What crime did they commit? They had so much more to live for. We have been betrayed. All these killings,.. ..this terror, this bloodshed for what? If you realize terrorism is a mistake, why don't you stop it? We can't stop now. We are in the midst of a storm. No matter what the obstacles are,.. We do not have a choice anymore. This holy war must go on. Liyaquat, you are a stanch Muslim. Then be honest. Is all this terrorism, killing, destruction.. ..acceptable to your Allah? Does your religion say that.. ..one man should kill another? Why don't you leave your guns? Instead of making people cry, wipe the tears off their faces. Wasim Khan is about to be released. The government has taken this decision. Your husband will be with you very soon. ..at length and now you will get your due. The man we had captured with great difficulty.. ..will be released soon. Happy? You'll get your husband; even you are happy. By releasing a big scientist, the minister is getting.. ..a good name in the government. He too is happy. Happy! 15 soldiers, who must be husbands too.. ..sacrificed their lives catching this man. Died for nothing ! I am very happy. All will be happy. God bless you! Good night. He's coming back. I told you. My predictions came right for the first time. By the grace of Allah, Wasim Khan will be released soon. At last your government has shown some mercy on you. They have decided to release Wasim Khan. Back to the jeep. Take him back and lock him up. No matter what you do; we'll be free one day. You can't do anything to prevent it. This is our Kashmir. Why did they do this? Where is he? Why didn't they bring him along? I thought I'd get your husband back to you. Don't talk like that. He's all right Have you seen anything yet? They are just bloodstained clothes. He's all right. I know that. My heart says that he is alive.. ..That he's all right. I won't give up. Wherever he is, I'll search for him. I'll go to these terrorists' homes. I'll plead with them. If needed I'll fight them. Wait a minute. I'll come with you. Until you get your husband.. ..I'll be with you. Don't leave him. Let him not escape. I'm coming from the other side. Don't let him go. Hello, Alpha Bravo, Alpha Bravo, Tiger here. Call the 62132 and meet me at 5 o'clock. Over and out. Liyaquat,.. ..now what will you do? You can't kill me. When your brother died, I saw your pain. You're not a terrorist at heart. You're a good man. With a clean conscience. You can't kill me. Wait! I'm leaving. Do whatever you want. Go. Go. This terrorist will wipe tears now. Villager. |
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