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1:53This film is based on some incidents in Mirza Ghalib's life...
1:57in which, many imaginary incidents...
2:00and characters have been included.
2:03They should therefore, not be deemed real or historic.
2:22Year 1833 B.C., the capital of the Moghul empire, Delhi...
2:29which, since the times of the Pandavs...
2:31had been captured and looted many times.
2:35And every time, the hands of man, that never accept defeat...
2:39rebuilt it even more beautifully.
2:43The Qutub Minar, like the always rising passion in the heart...
2:48trying to touch the sky, and speaking poetically.
2:53Jama Masjid, shows the way to those gone astray.
2:58The Red Fort, a symbol of Moghul grandeur.
3:03Every building, every street, every corner, was young.
3:07Every stone was beautiful.
3:11But regretfully,the revolutionary world didn't like its style...
3:16and the Sun of the Moghul empire, after ruling for 400 years...
3:20was now setting.
3:25The last ray of this sun, the last king of the Moghul empire...
3:31was King Bahadur Shah Zafar, in whose court...
3:36were famous poets like...
3:37Sheikh lbrahim Zauk, Balmukund Huzur, Momin Khan Momin,
3:43Fazruddin Khan Adrullah, Mustafa Khan Sheista...
3:48Shahjahan Aish and Mohammed Ali Tishna.
3:53They all were renowned poets.
4:02There was another flame apart from these poets...
4:06who wanted to brighten every corner of the world with his light.
4:12'Even a gesture is enough'
4:22'As the love grows, so does the silence'
4:27l wonder where he is spreading his words again.
4:29He's gone both day and night.
4:32He doesn't even care that he has a wife at home.
4:39Why don't you speak? Look at me!
4:44Allah! You are composing poetry. Sorry.
4:50Coming, father.
5:03Yes, father.
5:04Did you find out where your husband is?
5:07He is at home.
5:08He hasn't left home for four days.
5:13Do support your husband, but don't lie to your father.
5:18l haven't seen his face for five days.
5:20Let me see what he's doing.
5:22We'll be late for the poetry recital.
5:24He's composing for the recital. l just saw him.
5:28He must be cursing his own destiny.
5:31l haven't come across a more unfortunate man.
5:33He has let so many good opportunities go.
5:36lf this continues, he'll make you beg one day.
5:41He'll even squander away his ancestral wealth.
5:43What a man l let marry my beautiful daughter!
5:46He is not at all worthy of her.
5:52- Greetings father. - Greetings. Where are you going?
5:56To the fort. Won't you come for the poetry recital?
6:00l'm not sure. Did you finish composing?
6:04lt died on the composing table.
6:10Oh God...
6:18Attention!
6:20The scion of the Moghul empire...
6:30King Bahadur Shah Zafar...
6:34the King of Hindustan, is coming.
6:45- Greetings. - Greetings.
6:55Begin the poetry recital.
6:58lnvitees, we begin the recital...
7:04with poetry composed by the King.
7:08Hear it with respect.
7:15'ln love, l do not have this complaint'
7:21'That l am left with no peace of mind'
7:28'Sorrow has become my friend'
7:33'l don't care whether or not l have anyone else to call my own'
7:43'When realization had not dawned...'
7:49'l would always notice others' faults and qualities'
7:55'But when l realized the faults in me...'
7:59'l saw no more the faults in others'
8:09'Zafar says, he is not a man...'
8:16'however renowned he may be...'
8:22'the one who has forgotten God in his good days'
8:26'Who is so proud, that he does not fear God?'
8:40lnvitees, the lamp is now being placed before Mufti Saddruddin Khan.
8:49Please hear his compositions.
8:52- Do l have your permission? - Proceed.
8:54l recite...
8:56'When have l not been infamous?'
9:04'When is the sky not the earth, and the earth not the sky?'
9:14'l want to say one thing, but say something else...'
9:22'and then call it a slip of the tongue'
9:32Lala Balmukund Huzur.
9:35'No strength in my legs, no power in my hands...'
9:42'that can help me pull the hand of my beloved'
9:51'l am sitting in the street'
9:54'You are beside me...'
10:02'when l have no one else'
10:12Hazrat Momin Khan Momin.
10:16'She is not affected'
10:42'You are close to me'
10:58'No one else is there'
11:06Hold your breath. lt's my turn.
11:11The flame is being brought before lbrahim Zouk.
11:20Hear with rapt attention.
11:23The opening lines are...
11:25Begin.
11:27'Now l fear and say l will die'
11:48'But if l don't find peace even after l die, where will l go?'
12:07'l am not among those who claim to have you'
12:30'ln fact, even if God asks me, l will deny it'
12:44You are simply great.
12:48Mirza Assadullah Khan.
12:51Alias, Mirza Nausha, whose pen name is Ghalib.
12:56- Now l will recite my poetry. - Proceed.
13:00Begin.
13:04- l begin. - Yes.
13:08'Even a gesture is enough'
13:15'As the love grows, so does the silence'
13:19Wow, that's lovely.
13:27'She has never understood, nor will she ever understand me'
13:34'Why did l have to give my heart to someone like that?'
13:49lt's a gathering of thankless men.
13:54'There are many good poets in the world'
14:02'lt's just that Ghalib's style is different'
14:05We don't want to hear this self praise.
14:14Damn such self praise!
14:18Get lost!
14:27- l won't stay here now. - That will be insulting the gathering.
14:30You don't care about my being insulted. Even the king doesn't.
14:33l'm leaving.
14:50- Let's go. - Where?
14:52Anywhere, but take me away from here.
14:55Away from this gathering of uncouth, ungrateful men.
14:57- Very far away. - Lift it... careful... turn right.
15:41My heart is full of woe
15:46l cannot but tell her
16:02Why try somewhere...
16:06when nothing can be done?
16:16My heart is full of woe
16:34A stranger roams with your letters
16:54lf someone asks what this is all about...
16:59l won't be able to hide it
17:08My heart is full of woe
17:25l do call her...
17:30but, oh, my heart's full of emotions
17:52lt should affect her such...
17:57that she cannot stop herself from coming
18:17My heart is full of woe
18:34No one can control love. lt is such a fire
18:56lt is slow to ignite...
19:00but once lit, it can't be doused
19:10My heart is full of woe...
19:15but once lit, it can't be doused
19:27He has come. Mother, he has come.
19:47Who are you? What do you want?
19:51l don't want anything. l want to meet somebody.
19:54Who is it dear?
19:56He wants to meet someone, mother.
19:59Who does he want to meet?
20:01Who do you want to meet?
20:03The one who was reciting Mirza's poetry.
20:06He says the one who was reciting Mirza's poetry.
20:09Who is he? What kind of a man is he?
20:12Does a decent man come to anyone's home at this hour?
20:16Mother says which decent man comes to anyone's home at this hour?
20:20l am a decent man. l'm a poet. l'm returning from...
20:24the Royal poetry recital.
20:27You are coming from the Royal poetry recital? You heard Mirza's poetry?
20:32He was going to recite poetry there. Come. Why are you standing outside?
20:37You are coming from the poetry recital? You heard Mirza's poetry?
20:41Did you hear him yourself? How is his voice?
20:44How does he recite? Does he sing it?
20:47The King must have been all praise for him.
20:51He must have bowled over everyone.
20:53No one could have competed with him.
20:57Pardon me, l showered you with questions the moment you came.
21:01Please come.
21:13Please come, sit down.
21:19What kind of a man is Mirza? l mean, looks wise.
21:23What about his nature?
21:24- You don't say anything. - When have you let me speak?
21:29Sorry. Please speak.
21:32l am returning from the recital. l heard Mirza's poetry.
21:37- He writes well. - Didn't l say so, Mother?
21:42He has a soft face. He's fair, tall, handsome.
21:49But he has an attitude.
21:50He is quick to anger, and takes long to calm down.
21:53Lies! Absolute lies!
21:55You speak as if you have seen Mirza.
21:58So what if l've not seen him, but l have read and heard about him.
22:01He is such a good poet.
22:03lf l could, l'd talk about him in every street.
22:08Really? Say the word and l'll call him.
22:11But we are poor people. Why would he meet us?
22:17He must not even be aware of us.
22:20This is his couplet.
22:23'l agree you won't betray me, but...'
22:34'l will be dead by the time you know'
22:48God! What is this girl doing!
22:51lf they hear you, what will people say?
22:54Come on now, Mother!
22:56Madam, even l am a poet. Though an inconsequential one.
23:03With your permission, may l recite something?
23:09What do you say?
23:11Proceed.
23:15l begin...
23:17'Even a gesture is enough'
23:22'As the love grows, so does the silence'
23:28lt's okay.
23:32'She has never understood, nor will she ever understand me'
23:40'Why did l have to give my heart to someone like that?'
23:44- Here, have betel leaf. - l am like that only.
23:49You don't appreciate my poetry.
23:52l thank you for the betel leaf.
23:56lt's not that. Your poetry is okay.
24:00But you should realize there's something special about Mirza.
24:04Maybe. l only know...
24:09that his ancestors were good marksmen.
24:12Mirza must be good at wielding a stick.
24:14Pardon me, but please don't talk like that in my presence.
24:17He should do as his ancestors. Poetry is not his cup of tea.
24:24- Please leave! - What?
24:26l said leave!
24:34Poetry is not his cup of tea. As if he understands poetry!
24:37He's blind, and is called doe eyed!
24:43'l had heard of humiliations, but...'
24:49'l left your home badly humiliated'
25:14- Whatever, but he was our guest. - We don't want such a guest.
25:18Look at his daring!
25:20He was talking ill about Mirza in my presence.
25:22l could have pushed him from up here.
25:31Kotwal Saheb! Give me Mirza's poetry.
25:36- You still need Mirza's poetry? - What do you mean?
25:39Why wouldn't l need his poetry?
25:41When Mirza has himself started coming here...
25:44then why do you need his poetry?
25:48Congratulations on his coming here.
25:52Mirza's coming here? Are you out of your mind?
25:57Mother, did you hear what Kotwal Saheb is saying?
26:02We don't even know him.
26:07Then how did l see Mirza leaving your house?
26:12- lt must be Mirza's ghost. - Don't talk like that.
26:16Why should it be his ghost? May he live long.
26:21Give me Mirza's poetry.
26:30'Even a gesture is enough...'
26:36Oh my God!
26:38'There are many good poets in the world'
26:42'lt's just that Ghalib's style is different'
26:57Mother! Hold me! What have l done!
27:00How much l humiliated Mirza. And he got annoyed and left.
27:05There won't be a more unfortunate woman than l.
27:07God himself came to my door, and l turned him away.
27:11l wasn't hospitable, nor did l welcome him.
27:15Such people don't come everyday.
27:17They are not the sun or moon to rise and set everyday.
27:38- Greetings father. - Bless you.
27:41Wait! Where are you coming from so early in the morning?
27:46- From the poetry recital. - The one that ended at 1 AM?
27:51lt is morning now. Where were you for so long?
27:55l met friends. We sat chatting and it got late.
28:01Great. Alright, what accolades did you win at the recital?
28:07None. There were so many others.
28:20Why are you coughing? When you arrive, just walk in.
28:24l'm coming. Let me remove my shoes first.
28:29The Koran has been read here all night.
28:33There are mats somewhere, and a wash bowl somewhere.
28:38The room seems like a mosque.
28:42How can a sinner like me...
28:44enter the room of a pious wife wearing my shoes?
28:49Don't make excuses.
28:52Tell me the truth. Did Allah answer my prayers?
28:55Were you successful at the poetry recital?
29:00Only you and your Allah know that.
29:04There were only two people who appreciated it.
29:07Mr. Mufti and Nawab Sheikhda.
29:10God bless them.
29:20Your enemies?
29:21They are not my enemies. l was only unsuccessful.
29:25Very unsuccessful.
29:28l was already reeling from humiliation, and then father chided me.
29:32Don't mind his words, it's his habit.
29:36That's alright, but l won't stay here any longer.
29:39Tomorrow, Miyan sir is renting out his house.
29:43What do you say?
29:45What can l say?
29:48l will go wherever you go.
29:52l will be at your feet.
29:54Dear, had you not been there...
29:57l don't know what l would have done to myself.
30:03Come, Mirza, come. What are you doing?
30:06Great, great.
30:10l'm fed up with your goat. Come on. Great, great.
30:17Mr. Khan, my wife too thanks you.
30:20What of thanks, Mirza, the house was lying empty anyway.
30:22- lt has life again, now that you've come. - Thanks.
30:27Tell me. Do you need any money?
30:31No, thank you. God has been kind to me.
30:35l get Rs. 2,000 per annum from the British government.
30:38We manage to survive with that money.
30:39And then, l have many friends in Agra.
30:42Hello Mirza.
30:44Mathuradas! What brings you here?
30:47- Sir, my money... - Yes... yes, l understand.
30:51Mr. Kale, excuse me.
30:55My money...
30:56Speak softly! l'll repay your every penny. Have patience.
31:00How patient can l be?
31:02You have only sent me two installments.
31:04lt's been five months since then and you haven't sent a single penny.
31:09ln our religion, it is said...
31:11that if someone takes even a copper coin...
31:14and doesn't repay it, he has to pay a gold coin in Allah's court.
31:17- Why do you need to worry now? - Spoken like a poet again!
31:21l will not go to Allah. l will go to Bhagwan (God).
31:27Go wherever you like, but spare me now.
31:31- When do l come again? - Go now, at least, return later.
31:36Alright, but l won't wait too long for the money.
31:40Mirza Nausha, why did the money lender come here?
31:45For no reason. He's an old friend from Agra.
31:48He has some of my deposits. He wanted me to take them back.
31:50He said the interest is too much for him.
31:53- Okay. Good day. - Good day.
32:11What a time you chose to come, Mahajan (money lender).
32:14Oh, it's you?
32:16How much money have you collected with the money lender?
32:19Buy me gold bangles.
32:21l will, when you beget a son.
32:26As if l didn't sire any.
32:28But if they died as soon as they were born...
32:31how am l to be blamed for it?
32:36- You are very quick-witted. - Yes, l'm the only quick-witted one.
32:40You are very naive.
32:43- Where are you going now? - To change my taste.
32:48Mr. Mufti has given an invitation to eat mangoes.
32:55Wow! The country which grows mangoes...
33:00why won't other countries eye it with envy?
33:03- They are so sweet. - Even sugarcane is sweet.
33:07Now come on, Nawab!
33:09'Ask me, what do you know'
33:12'Compared to mangoes, sugarcane is nothing'
33:17Sugarcane is only sweet.
33:19But there is a slight tanginess in a mango's sweetness.
33:22Like a woman who is beautiful, and a little tangy too.
33:29Mangoes may be tasty, but they are not that good.
33:33Look, even donkeys don't eat them.
33:42Those who are donkeys don't eat them.
33:51l'll recite a couplet in praise of mangoes.
33:54Go ahead.
33:56'The mango is the king of fruits'
34:04Even the couplet on mangoes is so complex.
34:06l ask, why don't you write simple poetry?
34:10One earns praise only if his poetry is understood.
34:13Or he's not considered a poet at all.
34:15Which fool wants to be praised by fools?
34:19'l don't care for praise'
34:22'lf l don't have any admirers, l don't care'
34:26l am reminded of the words of the late Mir Faisal about him.
34:29He said that if he finds a good admirer...
34:32he'll become a great poet.
34:33- Or he'll be a nonentity. -You are my good admirer, Mr. Mufti.
34:37Even a gesture is enough
34:42As the love grows, so does the silence
34:55He has never understood, nor will he ever understand me
35:10Why did l have to give my heart to someone like that?
35:28When you are in the city, l won't have any problems
35:43l'll go to the bazaar...
35:46Mir has made this poet famous.
35:51Beggars are singing his poems.
35:54Listen!
36:00From whom did you learn this song?
36:03You can say it's God's gift.
36:06A girl lives in my neighborhood.
36:09She takes mercy on this poor man and teaches me...
36:12so that l can make a living.
36:14- What is her name? - Her name is Moti Begum.
36:17But why does she calls herself Chaudvin Begum these days?
36:22Whenever she sings, she only sings Mirza's poetry.
36:26What is your opinion of Mirza?
36:28'There are many good poets in the world'
36:43'lt's just that Ghalib's style is different'
36:58'There are many good poets in the world'
37:05'lt's just that Ghalib's style is different'
37:12- Good day, Mr. Mufti. - Where are you going, Mirza?
37:16Where my poetry is understood.
37:23Strange man.
37:35Get lost! Why are you shouting?
37:37You don't even let me rest at all.
37:39Alright then, take rest. Mirza is waiting at the door.
37:44- Honest? - l swear by you.
37:48He's the same man from the other day.
37:50l am wearing such dirty clothes.
37:54Mother, get me a good set of clothes.
37:56Keep him busy with conversation for awhile and then bring him up.
37:59Okay.
38:01Fix my hair, mother.
38:03Fix it yourself, l'm not your servant.
38:06His coming to our house every day isn't right.
38:08People will talk.
38:13l'll be glad. Maybe something clicks between us.
39:00Mirza! Please come in.
39:05'He has come to my house. lt is God's grace'
39:09'l sometimes look at him, and sometimes at my house'
39:12l wouldn't go uninvited even to God's home. But...
39:16'But it should affect him such...'
39:17'that he cannot stop himself from coming'
39:21You can assume that.
39:23l met the beggar who was singing my composition.
39:25And found your invitation in it.
39:29So l came.
39:31What do l say about your kindness?
39:34l said so many things about you that day.
39:38No. You said all that to the one who came that day.
39:43You praised me. ln fact, you fought with me for me.
39:49lf it were only that it would've been okay. But l...
39:54Threw me out of the house.
39:57You did very well.
40:00The 'l' that was between the two of us, has gone.
40:05lt is only us who have remained. l am hers, what about me...
40:12You are such a great man, Mirza.
40:16l thought l wouldn't be spared in the two worlds.
40:20- How do l thank you? - Don't say that, Chaudvin Begum.
40:29You consider yourself inconsequential?
40:33But it's not your fault.
40:36Even you are among those who don't know their worth.
40:40A stone in the street is not considered worthy.
40:43lf noticed, even a stone is a diamond.
40:48lf unnoticed, even a diamond is a stone.
40:52Ask me what you are.
40:57l was dejected with life...
41:02and complaining to God.
41:09'Serve me a drink, oh bartender'
41:15'lf you hate me so, don't give me a goblet'
41:18'At least give me liquor'
41:21l heard you reciting my composition...
41:24when l was feeling so low.
41:26And l felt l had found my lost destination.
41:31Yes Chaudvin. Even today, the situation was the same.
41:40l had problems at home, and was shunned by my friends.
41:46l have come here. l feel lost.
41:51lntroduce me to myself again.
41:54Mirza, l had this desire for ages...
41:59that l sing your composition in your presence.
42:04l wish l had asked for more from Allah today.
42:36Yes Moti Begum. Look what l have bought for you.
42:40Some trinkets for you.
42:47They are better than his couplets.
42:49But there are some couplets...
42:50which even your entire wealth cannot buy.
42:56This one coin can buy all your poetry.
43:00Try it!
43:01Kotwal Saheb! You have come. Welcome!
43:05Yes madam, and l have even brought a gift for your daughter.
43:10Jewelry! Wow! lt's beautiful.
43:22Not Moti Begum, Chaudvin Begum!
43:25You dare to flirt with Mirza in my presence...
43:30and make fun of my love?
43:33Don't you know who l am? l have taught many like you a lesson.
43:37l am the Kotwal (police chief) of Delhi city.
43:39Kotwal, don't mind her, she's crazy.
43:44- Maybe, but l'm not his slave. - Damn you, girl!
43:51You compare the Kotwal with that petty poet?
43:54You should thank your stars...
43:55that such an important man is interested in you.
43:57Or who cares for us small people?
44:00- lf you marry, it will only be to him. - No, l won't marry him!
44:05l am a girl, not a criminal to be flogged.
44:15Have you heard, elder sis? ls this your decision?
44:19Constable sir, what do l do with this girl?
44:22She has just learned to fly.
44:24Her craziness over Mirza will be gone in a few days.
44:28l'll take care of Mirza.
44:30- You fix the marriage date. - Anything to suit you.
44:33Will Friday be alright?
44:34So soon? lt's already Monday today.
44:37What have you got to do?
44:39l'll spend money, l'll make all the arrangements.
44:41And remember, On Friday, l will come as a groom...
44:46and take my bride away.
44:58The bride is going to her groom. She need not fear anyone now
45:03My husband is a police chief
45:34l am the beloved of my husband
45:40One look, and l pierce his heart
45:47My hands are red with henna
45:55My husband is a police chief
46:16As a bride, l develop an attitude
46:24l don't meet anyone's eyes now
46:32No one can dare to look at me
46:39My husband is a police chief
46:56l will rule in my husband's home
47:00l won't fear my mother-in-law or sister-in-law
47:10l will throw out my brother-in-law
47:17My husband is a police chief
47:25The bride is going to her groom. She need not fear anyone now
47:31My husband is a police chief
47:57- Fittan! - What is it, madam?
48:04Deliver this letter for me.
48:05- Yes. - You just take the letter and leave?
48:08Did you ask who it's addressed to, or where you it's to be delivered?
48:11Madam, it is for Mirza, who else?
48:16What do you think of Fittan, madam, l know everything.
48:20l taste opium, but l keep tabs even on seventh heaven.
48:42Fittan sir, where are you going? Won't this betel leaf be eaten today?
48:47No, today l am going for a very important...
48:52l swear on God! l can't take my eyes off you today.
48:57These beautiful bangles on the fair wrists.
49:00Laces on the scarf. Oh, my heart trembles.
49:04You prepare the betel leaf. l'll be right back.
49:07Why don't you eat it? What is so urgent?
49:11- You don't know. The work is such. - Really?
49:16Yes, today no devil or fairy can stop me today.
49:33Damn! l've come across the devil's home again.
49:41Where have you been, Fittan? Come, let's share a smoke.
49:48Don't mention it! l hate it!
49:53And l even hate to see others smoke drugs.
49:56What is life without a smoke?
49:59Damn! l'll have to inhale some now.
50:04But only once, don't insist that l stay long.
50:08Just puff. lf you insist on more, God will take care of you.
50:12l won't.
50:13l have some important business to attend to.
50:16Keep going.
50:31Come, Fittan! Tipu, even you have come?
51:00- Moti, has Fittan returned? - No.
51:04l sent him on Tuesday and it's Thursday today.
51:07l wonder where he disappeared with the letter.
51:10- Hello. - Hello.
51:17- You dropped your letter. - Letter? Letter?
51:29l was supposed to deliver this.
51:32Damn me! l wasted so much time.
51:38But it's not late yet.
51:40Late for what? Come and have a smoke.
51:48No, l'll be going. lt's Tuesday today, we'll meet next Tuesday.
51:57'God bless this city'
52:00'lt's now Thursday night'
52:07Thursday night?
52:11'Oh gentleman, hear my plea'
52:17'God will bless you with riches'
52:23'Give some alms to this beggar'
52:28'lt's now Thursday night'
52:32Wait! What nonsense are you saying?
52:34lt's not Thursday night.
52:36-You can't make any day Thursday. - Today is Thursday.
52:39- Don't try to fool me! - Any problem, Fittan?
52:42No. He claims today is Thursday.
52:47Thursday, are you crazy? lt's Tuesday today.
52:52Ask for a copper coin, today is Tuesday.
52:54- Yes, it's Tuesday today. - God help them.
53:01Attention!
53:03A fair has been organized in Meerut tomorrow, that is, Friday.
53:10Traders can sell their wares at the fair.
53:18lf today is Thursday night, where did Wednesday disappear?
53:25l'm wondering the same thing.
53:30Now l understand! That day was Tuesday.
53:33Yes.
53:34- We slept through Wednesday. - Yes.
53:37And we regained our senses on Thursday night.
53:38lt's Thursday night. Please give some alms.
53:44Here, take a coin. You win, l lose.
53:48- Thank God it's Thursday night. - God bless you.
53:52Not Friday. l have an important errand.
53:58Damn!
54:16What's the matter, Kallu? Why is the door not opening?
54:24Wonder what the matter is.
54:30First, my father-in-law used to stop me, then my wife.
54:35Now even the doors and walls have begun to stop me.
54:43Sir, someone is sleeping at the door.
54:47- Hey get up! Who are you? - Me? l am Fittan.
54:54- What day is it today? - Friday.
54:59Friday! Damn!
55:03Thank Allah!
55:08l've brought this letter for you.
55:11l didn't want to be late, so l came in the early morning.
55:17'Greetings. l don't know why l am sending you this letter'
55:22'l know l have no right on you'
55:26'No right to tell you my woes'
55:29'For 2000 takkas, my mother is selling me to the Kotwal'
55:36'l am against this alliance'
55:38'You are a poet. You understand pain'
55:42'Won't you help me?'
55:44'Right now, when everyone, young and old, is showering me with advice...'
55:49'l seek recourse in your couplets'
55:51'What friendship is this?'
55:53'l have no one with whom to share my sorrow'
55:59'Yours, Chaudvin'
56:04What reply do l give?
56:08Say l got the letter. Leave the reply to fate.
56:12Alright.
56:51Welcome Mirza! You are not to be seen here these days.
56:58You hardly come here.
57:00What do l say? You need money to come here.
57:07You don't have to worry about money.
57:09Write one more couplet. There will be money.
57:12lt is not that, l have the money.
57:18Let's see what happens. Whenever l've played in my name, l've lost.
57:23l'll play in someone else's name today.
57:41- Six! - lt's six!
57:44- ln whose name do you play? - A lover's.
58:01Fittan, what happened? Where were you?
58:04Did you give him the letter?
58:07Did he throw it away? Did he tear it up?
58:10- No. - Did he give a reply?
58:13Oh yes he did. He said leave the reply to fate.
58:23- He didn't say anything else? - No madam.
58:28No?
58:35Nausha, you were not like this.
58:41What is this? No one leaves the game after winning.
58:45You are nuts. ln fact, a loser doesn't leave the game.
58:50-l won't let you leave like that. -No Naushad, l have to go.
58:56Alright then, on one condition.
58:58Promise you will play a game with me again.
59:02- l accept that. - Good night then.
59:26Madam, the marriage procession has left the groom's home.
59:30What? And we are not yet ready.
59:34Wonder where all the girls are.
59:36Even l won't help when they are getting married.
59:39How much can a lone woman do?
59:43The story is over.
59:46l had thought of such a long story...
59:49that listeners will stay awake, listening with rapt attention.
59:52And l only will fall asleep narrating it.
60:16Fittan!
60:21Damn! Go some place else with that lime, you fatso!
60:29You made me sober with it.
60:33- You also lick some. - Get lost!
60:35Where is my opium box?
60:40- Take. - Get lost!
61:14What nonsense is this! Give that to me!
61:18- No. - Madam, madam! Come quickly!
61:23You have my promise, don't stop me. Release my hand.
61:27Have you gone crazy?
61:29Yes, l have. l won't marry that wolf! Leave me.
61:33- What happened? - Take care of your bride.
61:37She was taking opium.
61:39Oh my God! What were you going to do?
61:44How was l to know you loved Mirza so much.
61:50l don't want to live.
61:52l'm sorry, dear. l am your mother after all.
61:57Consider my age. Damn that Kotwal!
62:00Damn his money and jewelry.
62:02Fittan, go stop the marriage procession.
62:05- But it has already left. - So what? Stop it wherever it is.
62:10l don't want any marriage, l want my daughter.
62:14Move! l'll go myself and stop that rascal.
62:22- Madam. - Mirza!
62:27You have come! How nice you are!
62:30How nice you are, too, that you're selling your daughter.
62:34Your hapless child. Being a mother, you are selling her to a rascal.
62:38- That's not true, Mirza. - Why are you lying?
62:41What plea is this letter making?
62:43What does that marriage procession prove?
62:46My poverty, my helplessness.
62:51l was in debt, and was forced to sell my daughter to repay it.
62:56Money is the root cause of all problems.
62:59Here's the money.
63:02So that no one says that an innocent woman...
63:06had to sell herself for money.
63:09Or that a mother sold her affection.
63:11There is none like you, Mirza.
63:15l had already made the decision.
63:17You go yourself and give the good news to Chaudvin.
63:20l don't have the courage.
63:38- l have come. - Go away! l said go away!
63:42l don't even want to see your face!
63:45Seeing a woman helpless, you want to buy her with money.
63:51l belong to the one l was destined for.
63:53Go away from here!
63:57- What happened? - No one bothered to listen to me.
64:02Oh my God! What do l do now?
64:40What happened, Moti? Why did you turn Mirza away?
64:46Yes, l sent Mirza to you.
64:49That was Mirza? My fate be damned! l thought it was the Kotwal.
64:54Mother, call him back. Don't let Mirza go.
65:13What nonsense is this!
65:15What do you mean by shouting Mirza's name in the street like that?
65:18- Come in! - Leave me!
65:21How dare you shout Mirza's name!
65:23l won't spare you! l won't spare you today!
65:28Come!
65:31l won't spare you!
65:45Move aside! She belongs to me!
65:49l have bought her!
65:50The writing has not even dried on the paper yet.
65:55Here's your writing, your clothes, your jewelry!
66:00- We don't give a damn for it. -Do you know what you're saying?
66:05You dare to invite me home and then humiliate me?
66:06Don't act smart with me. l've set many like you straight!
66:10- l am the Kotwal! - That doesn't scare me.
66:14The king is bigger than Kotwal, and Allah bigger than the king.
66:17- Just try something! - Such daring?
66:20Don't assume l will leave quietly after such humiliation.
66:26Even your father will leave!
66:28l swear, l will teach you...
66:31your daughter, and that Mirza a lesson!
66:37The Hazrat Khan is not my name! Remember that!
66:41Get lost. Do whatever you like.
66:44Mother! Mother! l have got life again! l have got life again!
67:01l was reminded of our first meeting again
67:09My heart complained again
67:16l was reminded of our first meeting again
67:33l had barely escaped one misfortune...
67:51when l was reminded of you again
67:58l was reminded of our first meeting again
68:18Life would pass by anyway
68:33Why was l reminded of meeting you?
68:40l was reminded of our first meeting again
68:57My thoughts keep going back to you
69:14My heart didn't want to, yet it searched out those memories
69:22l was reminded of our first meeting again
69:29My heart complained again
69:37- Disgusting! - What's the matter, wife?
69:41Nothing.
69:43How much you have started drinking!
69:47Now l feel, we will be bathed in liquor after we die.
69:52Okay, l won't drink. Please fill my hookah.
69:58No man can't be that decent. No betel leaf or hookah.
70:03That is what l am saying. There isn't a penny at home.
70:07And you even spent what little there was on liquor.
70:09There's nothing more at home to sell.
70:10God forbid! What are you saying!
70:14God only knows, l never complain.
70:18But l have to speak when things get out of hand.
70:22Your behavior has made me bold.
70:26Mathuradas, the money lender, is here.
70:29- Go, now deal with him too. - How do l deal with him now?
70:35- What will happen now? - Whatever Allah wills.
70:43Does your Allah will anything good?
70:52Come in, Mathuradas.
71:00- Hello. - Hello.
71:04You have come so early in the morning?
71:07The interest amount will only increase with the days.
71:10Not adding in today, the total is now Rs.279O.
71:16- Please clear my account now. - How do l clear it?
71:20l cannot wait any longer.
71:22Better clear my account, or l'll go and meet Mr. Kale...
71:24Wait Mathuradas.
71:29'Keep your honor intact, Mir'
71:33'This is Delhi, not some other small town'
71:37'l am a poor man, how will l repay your money?'
71:43'The only property l have is these poems.'
71:47'A few woven words, a few praises of women...'
71:53'this is all one will get from my home after l die.'
71:56Take these.
72:00You must be joking.
72:03This poetry is worthless in the market.
72:06You are right. Poetry is worthless in this money-minded world.
72:12Take them to the king's court. Maybe you will get Rs.3OO-4OO.
72:16His poetry is not for sale, sir.
72:19Take these bangles for now. When Allah gives us money...
72:22we'll repay your money too.
72:24No wife, please don't kill my ego like that.
72:29No sister-in-law, l may be a money lender, but l'm not hard hearted.
72:33l had only come to remind Mirza of his duty.
72:36Let me know when you can arrange some money.
72:40lf you need more money, l can lend you some.
72:43- l have no words to thank you. - You don't have to thank me.
72:47l'll take your leave. Good day.
72:54Tell your wife not to worry about the loan.
73:28- Are you Mathuradas, the money lender? - No.
73:33Wait!
73:34l forgot my name. My name is Mathuradas, and l am a money lender.
73:40You have been called to the police station.
73:42Police station? Me? No! lt must be someone else.
73:46- What for? - You'll learn that over there.
73:48- At the police station. - Spare me, l prefer to go home.
73:54l am no thief, nor related to one.
73:56Leave me! l am innocent. l have committed no theft or heist.
74:02l didn't elope with any woman. l am a decent family man.
74:06Walk in!
74:10- He's the money lender, sir. - l'm a money lender.
74:12Don't be afraid, you haven't been called here as an accused...
74:16but only for questioning.
74:19- Please be seated. - Move back! l told you l'm innocent.
74:23The Kotwal is a just man.
74:28- Tell me sir, how can l help you? - Sit down.
74:32You all leave.
74:34- Tell me something. - Yes?
74:37Have you lent money to Mirza on interest?
74:41- No. - No?
74:44Yes, l did. But that's not a crime, sir.
74:50Not at all. But you even take interest from Mirza.
74:57Does anyone lend money without interest?
74:59There's a limit to the amount of interest. Show me your account book
75:03A little more is charged here.
75:07But if l can even get the principal amount...
75:09l'll waive the interest.
75:12lf that's the case, take the money Mirza owes you from me.
75:17Sell the paper you have in his name to me.
75:21- But... - Don't worry, Mirza is my friend.
75:28l don't want anyone to trouble him for repayment of money.
75:33That's a very kind thought, sir.
75:35lt makes no difference to me who l get the money from.
75:39This is Mirza's account paper.
75:44- Go and collect the money. - Thank you. Good day.
75:48l'll take revenge!
75:52l'll ruin him, or l won't consider myself worthy of my name!
75:59Mirza Ghalib, son of Abdullah Khan Baig, be present!
76:11Accused, just admit or deny...
76:14that you have to repay Mathuradas a loan...
76:18the record of which...
76:20the city police chief, Hasmat Khan, has bought.
76:23Yes sir, l admit.
76:26And despite repeated reminders, you could not repay the loan?
76:32Yes sir.
76:34And the payment is six months overdue?
76:36Yes sir.
76:37The court orders the accused to repay the plaintiff...
76:43Rs.2000 by this evening and get the paper released.
76:48lf he fails to do so, the accused will be imprisoned for six months.
76:54You didn't even give me a day's time, sir.
76:57The court's decision is final.
77:00l can't repay that under any circumstances.
77:03Even if l sell everything l have...
77:05l won't be able to collect Rs.2OOO.
77:09Then issue an arrest warrant in his name, sir.
77:14Wait.
77:16l, Mufti Kadruddin, in my personal capacity...
77:21deposit Rs. 2,000 with the court from the treasury.
77:27Mufti sir.
77:32The court is adjourned.
77:43That was good Mirza sir. But at least tell me...
77:46what did you do with so much money?
77:49What do l say?
77:51'l used to take loans and drink...'
77:54'assuming my poetry would bring me success one day'
78:03Mr. Mufti, you have obliged me today.
78:08l can't thank you enough..
78:10Don't say that. l am not so good. Even l need a favor.
78:14What favor can you expect from this poor man?
78:17My brother's son is getting married.
78:20There will be music and a poetry recital too.
78:24Such a huge bribe for such a small favor?
78:26My friends have increased my worth.
78:30What do we do? We fear your annoyance.
78:34Your poetry was not appreciated in the royal court...
78:36so you stopped going there.
78:37You don't even participate in poetry recitals.
78:40So l didn't mind doing you this small favor.
78:43- Do come. - Thank you for the invitation.
78:47Thanks for accepting.
80:00Friends, the ladies have requested...
80:02that Mirza Nausha recite his poetry.
80:04'l may not love, l may be rude'
80:06Go ahead!
80:08lt's an old poem, yet, l'll accept your request.
80:14l recite...
80:17l may not love, l may be rude
80:25'l may not love, l may be rude'
80:31l may be rude, you may be famous
80:46Don't talk to me, or have anything to do with me
80:53lf you've no other feelings, l'll even accept your hatred
81:03'lf you've no other feelings, l'll even accept your hatred'
81:08The third couplet is...
81:14Wait, l forgot.
81:17'My being is so...'
81:20Oh Allah!
81:22Why did you speak out?
81:26Pardon me madam...
81:28but hearing his poetry you said 'wow', and my heart sighed.
81:33Why is my presence defaming?
81:40Even if it's not a convention, but a creation of the world
81:48This is for a Ghalib supporter.
81:53Even l am not an enemy
82:08Even though a stranger may love you
82:21Even though l'm a very loyal man...
82:28you may not love me, but may consider me a nuisance
82:33Mirza sir!
82:34What is this girl up to?
82:36l will go to the heights
82:42Even though being indifferent may be your habit
82:47Even though inexpressible
82:53Even though unfulfilled, at least l have the desire
83:02- Mr. Mufti, l'll be going. - What's wrong, Mirza?
83:04l am not feeling well. Please excuse me.
83:07Madam, pardon me, but l want to leave.
83:10Where are you going?
83:12l paid you 50 takkas and you may leave only if you return the money.
83:16Take this. l'm sorry, but l'm not feeling well.
83:40Mirza sir! Mirza sir!
83:45Mirza sir!
83:47- Chaudvin madam, you? - Yes, it's me.
83:52l always call you, and you always ignore my call.
83:59lt's not that, l myself wanted to meet you.
84:05l wanted to congratulate you on your marriage.
84:08Yes Mirza, if you won't, who else will?
84:15What do you mean? Didn't you get married?
84:18Yes, l'm married, but not to Kotwal.
84:21Not to Kotwal?
84:25Then who?
84:29You ask me that?
84:33Believe me Mirza, l was living on your name.
84:38But unfortunately, whenever we drew close, destiny separated us.
84:49That night when you came, l thought you were Hashmat.
84:51And was so rude to you.
84:54But when l realized it was my beloved who had come...
84:58and who was so close to me...
85:01l, the unfortunate one, didn't even extend my hand towards him.
85:06Then l tried hard, but...
85:10Why did you want to try hard for me?
85:15l am a useless, worthless fellow.
85:19l only compose poetry, which no one likes.
85:24Don't say that in my presence.
85:27Your poetry, and you mean everything to me.
85:30Don't say that. Don't make me a sinner.
85:34My heart and brain have already created a dilemma for me.
85:37My heart draws me towards you, and...
85:39l don't want anything else.
85:41l have found what l want.
85:45l have only one wish. Come to my house once, just once!
85:51Let me also experience how a bride feels...
85:54when the groom she desires comes to take her.
85:57How she dies with happiness!
85:59Chaudhvin, l'll come. l'll come tomorrow.
86:05Tomorrow! Really? Do come.
86:11l will wait for you.
86:42Why is it, dear, you are sending me out all dressed up today?
86:46l want others to like you the way l like you.
86:51What others? Do you know where l'm going?
86:56What do l know? l only know you're leaving the house.
87:01Yes.
87:23You're crying?
87:26No.
87:29My eyes just welled up.
87:31They don't shed for no reason.
87:35Heat gathers.
87:38Heat rises and collects in the sky.
87:43What pains you?
87:46Not pain, regret...
87:51l couldn't make a place for myself in your heart.
87:55l couldn't be the inspiration for your poetry.
87:59Since l married you, you've been having problems.
88:06A child is the bond with which a wife binds her husband.
88:14l couldn't even provide that bond.
88:20- lf you heed, may l say something? - Yes.
88:29- Marry again. - Wife ... no ... no!
88:37Allah, what do l do? One stood by me, one stole my heart.
88:44One is an idol of devotion, the other, full of love.
88:49No!
89:04Oh heart, what has happened to you?
89:11What is the cure to this ailment?
89:18Oh heart, what has happened to you?
89:35l am desirous, and he is regretful
89:50Oh Allah, what is all this about?
89:57Oh heart, what has happened to you?
90:12Even l can speak
90:26l wish you would ask what the matter is
90:33Oh heart, what has happened to you?
90:50l expect loyalty from the one
91:04Who doesn't understand loyalty?
91:12Oh heart, what has happened to you?
91:26l love you very much
91:40l don't know who God is
91:47Oh heart, what has happened to you?
91:54What is the cure for this ailment?
92:10Moti. Mo...
92:19Mirza.
92:22- Didn't Mirza come? - He's not going to come.
92:26You wait for him needlessly.
92:29You love such a heartless man who doesn't even care for you.
92:32lt's not that, mother. l know why he didn't come.
92:36Since he has been ridiculed at the royal court...
92:39he feels dejected. He has lost interest in everything.
92:44Moti! Moti!
92:48There's going to be a grand procession tomorrow.
92:50Won't you come with us? Mirza Shahrukh will come in a palanquin.
92:53He will be dressed in full glory.
92:55Even the King will join the procession.
92:57The King? Mother, even l will join the procession.
93:01l will sing and dance there.
93:04l'll tell the King what a great poet Mirza is.
93:07Nonsense! Are you a nautch girl that you will sing and dance?
93:11- Have some shame! - What shame?
93:15My shame is a slave to my husband.
93:17What husband? Which husband?
93:19Don't you feel ashamed? l won't let you go.
93:23l will go! l surely will!
93:26Now come on, Mother!
93:57News has come that the procession of Hindus...
94:00is just a mile away from the temple.
94:02And the Muslims are just one and a half mile away from the mosque.
94:06Hindus and Muslims are embracing each other.
94:10They are joining each other's processions.
94:19Aren't you feeling well?
94:23Then what's the matter? You're not speaking.
94:27Have l made a mistake?
94:30- No, Zeenat. - Then why are you somber?
94:35Look outside, both the earth and sky look velvety.
94:39The streams are gushing, gardens are blooming...
94:43birds are singing.
94:46Shall l call the dancers to entertain you?
94:49Want to hear the Malhar (song)?
94:50No Zeenat, l don't feel like doing anything today.
94:55lf the King feels like that, what will become of his subjects?
95:01l'm thinking the same.
95:04My ancestors ruled here, widened the boundaries of their kingdom.
95:09Now the kingdom has become a slave to another country.
95:12l am wondering if this rejoicing will continue after us.
95:18Or will it become history?
95:23lt is true, only Allah's name continues.
95:29Please leave now. l want to be left alone.
95:34As you wish.
95:40What is the matter, Queen?
95:42You are crying?
95:44What do l do?
95:46Today, l've seen the Emperor in a mood that l've never seen before.
95:51He is totally depressed. l tried to cheer him in a hundred ways...
95:55but it didn't work.
95:57What happened to these girls? Let them dance, sing.
96:00Perhaps that will cheer him.
96:38Make a bungalow for me on the banks of the Ganga
96:44May you be blessed, my beloved
96:58Plant a garden right outside my window
97:03l'll get to see flowers
97:05May you be blessed, my beloved
97:36Let's lock our eyes and talk of love
97:42Let my anklets tinkle with your flute
97:56Just you and me and no one else
98:02May you be blessed, my beloved
98:33lt needs a lifetime for a sigh to affect
98:48Who will live until your tresses grey?
99:02Love unlimited, and desires desperate
99:17What do l do with my heart until my love is noticed?
99:35Until my love is noticed?
99:48Agreed you won't leave me, but...
100:03l will die by the time you realize l love you
100:17Wonderful! Who is this girl?
100:20She's the daughter of a slave. Her name is Chaudvin Begum.
100:26Her voice is melodious, her song beyond compare!
100:31No one has a cure to my sorrow
100:46A flame has to burn until dawn
100:59lt needs a lifetime for a sigh to affect
101:35l heard your song, Chaudvin Begum. lt really pleased me.
101:40Here is a reward for you.
101:48King, l am not worthy of this honor.
101:52The one whose composition l sang is worthy of it.
101:56l am just the shadow, he is the body. Mirza Ghalib.
102:07Oh great! Attendant, go in the evening with my message to Mirza.
102:14Ask him not to be so annoyed...
102:17and to come and attend court.
102:31Mirza, l am pleased that you came.
102:36Since you left, and until your return today...
102:39l have been admiring your poetry.
102:43Appreciating your poetry and style...
102:49in addition to a reward, l'll also confer a title upon you.
102:56From today, you are the Royal Poet of the court.
102:59l will recite your poetry in the royal court.
103:15Oh King, how do l thank you for this honor?
103:21l and my descendents will forever be grateful to you.
103:28'May you live a 1000 years'
103:32'May every year have 50000 days'
103:41Congratulations!
103:46Serve me sweets today.
103:49Will you say something, or just ask for sweets?
103:52Tell me, what is it?
103:54The King has conferred a title upon your Mirza.
104:02Really?
104:04Yes, and rewarded him with loads of money.
104:08He gifted him silver bowls, promised him a monthly allowance...
104:13and also declared him tutor of the Prince.
104:18Thank you Allah!
104:20And do you know how all this became possible? Because of you.
104:25Don't say that. lt is his compositions which the world likes.
104:32lt is God's gift.
104:33l pray that he is more successful. l will celebrate! l will sing!
104:41Now he will surely come to us. Then you celebrate and sing.
104:49l will decorate the house. l will feed the poor.
104:55l will do so much!
104:57l knew this would happen one day.
105:00- But first thank that person too. - Who?
105:02The one who praised you before the Emperor.
105:05That's where l'm going. - God be with you. - God be with you.
105:09l will leave too.
105:12- Come on Mukku Miyan. - Where sir?
105:14- But sir... - Oh...
105:21Oh, dear.
105:25Oh. You are so happy that you are crying?
105:32Enough. A woman's name is crying.
105:37Crying in sorrow, crying in happiness.
105:39Mirza. God has heard my prayers.
105:44l hope you will still let me stay at your feet.
105:50Why do you talk like that? You are my wife.
105:54- Then come home. - Home? Yes of course.
106:02Lift the palanquin.
106:11'Nazm-ud-Daulah', 'Dabir-ul-Mulk', Nizam-E-Jung'! Naushad Ali!
106:20What have you thought about Mirza?
106:22l have been wracking my brains, but can't think of a thing.
106:25Of course you can't. Your efforts won't blow out this flame now.
106:30lt's not that sir, l am trying my best.
106:34Best indeed!
106:35- Sir, we have made some arrests. - Put them all behind bars!
106:41- Present them at court tomorrow! - Yes, sir. Come on!
106:46Move, move!
106:53- l've got an idea, sir! - What?
107:01Alright, you throw the bait, l'll set the trap.
107:11- Listen. - Yes?
107:15Your nephew, Arif, is coming home.
107:18Should we adopt him? You can call someone your son.
107:22No, l am scared.
107:27Whoever l hold dear, l lose him.
107:32l don't want any calamity to befall Arif.
107:35Don't talk such nonsense.
107:38Then do as you please. Who could be happier than l?
107:42We'll have a grown up son, For what more can we ask?
107:46l will become a father and grandfather without any trouble.
107:48You will become a mother and grandmother without any pain.
107:51- Naughty! - l'm leaving.
108:01Yes sir.
108:03Wow! What lovely flowers.
108:08'l won't stop worshiping that idol'
108:13'Even if l'm called an atheist'
108:19- Let's go. - Where?
108:21Where l've been trying to go for so long.
108:24lt's time for Arif to come.
108:26Yes Mirza, it's time you kept your promise.
108:30The game is waiting for you. Let's finish it today.
108:36Today? Not today, Naushad Ali. Can't you wait until tomorrow?
108:43Sorry for being rude, but who has seen tomorrow?
108:47This is a promise, you'll have to keep it today.
108:53Alright.
109:03- Mirza didn't come. - He won't come either.
109:07Don't you understand yet?
109:09You did so much for him, you even invited slurs.
109:14But with what results? You are where you were.
109:17No mother, you don't understand the heart of a poet.
109:22He makes dear ones cry, so that he can make others laugh.
109:26He burns himself to brighten other people's worlds.
109:30l am sure he will come, he will surely come once.
109:34He will keep his promise.
109:37- Let's stake Rs.1OO. - No, Rs.5O.
109:42You think my pockets are empty. Here, satisfy yourself.
109:48This is my allowance.
109:51But listen, don't cheat.
109:56l'll use all the tricks to win the game.
109:58Should l throw a winning number?
110:03- Why are you looking outside? - No reason.
110:06l am not sitting here to lose. Throw the dice.
110:19Hello Mirza. What's going on here, Naushad Ali?
110:24Nothing sir, we were playing.
110:30And even the Mirza Ghalib was.
110:39But in the eyes of law, both horse and donkey are the same.
110:43Mind your tongue!
110:45Don't be rude, Mr. Mirza.
110:48Mr. Khan we won't make such a mistake again.
110:51What mistake? Who is making the mistake?
110:53You! Pick up everything, and even bring Mirza along.
110:58- Pardon us, Kotwal. - l understand everything!
111:02Naushad is your ally. But don't think you will escape.
111:07Conspiring against someone is also a crime.
111:09Handcuff him! And bring him along!
111:30Hey, that's Mirza!
111:34- Mirza Nausha? - Under arrest?
111:43'Nazm-ud-Daulah', 'Dabir-ul-Mulk', Nizam-E-Jung'!
111:55- Fittan, don't you want a betel leaf? - No, damn you!
112:02Oh God! Mirza Nausha!
112:10- Madam! Mirza! - Mirza has come!
112:15Mirza has come?
112:31Mother!
112:36- Oh my God! - Take him away!
112:38What happened, Mirza? Let him go!
112:44Let go a gambler? A man who breaks the law in broad daylight?
112:47- Move aside! - l plead with you, Kotwal.
112:52l beg at your feet!
112:54You had asked me to come to your house once. l have come.
112:59l had not asked you to come like this.
113:03Let him go, Kotwal. Don't take out your anger on him.
113:07Move aside...
113:08or even you'll be arrested for obstructing us.
113:11Arrest me. Say whatever you like to me, but let him go!
113:15Or take me along, too.
113:19l had come as a groom to this house. And he.
113:24Move!
113:27You have beaten my daughter. Allah will beat you!
113:33Damn you! l curse you!
113:44'l am neither a joyous song, nor music'
113:50'l am the voice of my defeat'
113:53Great Mirza! Can't get over poetry even here?
113:57He'll feel like an infidel without it.
114:00l hope you're not dejected.
114:03'l am arrested by love'
114:07'The rest lies in the court's hands'
114:15Greetings, uncle.
114:17'How wonderful that l saw you today. lt's such a joyous day'
114:24- How are you, Arif? - l'm fine, uncle.
114:26- How are your wife and child? - They have sent their greetings.
114:32Give them my regards. l wish l were present there.
114:40But my being present or not makes no difference.
114:44Even if l was, l would spread sorrow.
114:47- Don't lose courage, uncle. - Everything will be fine, Mirza.
114:51All your friends are trying their best.
115:00The servant bows at the Emperor's feet.
115:04l have recognized you.
115:06You are Chaudhvin Begum.
115:08One of Mirza's supporters.
115:12What have you come to say?
115:13l have to beg for the Emperor's grace.
115:17l have come to beg for justice, Emperor.
115:21Mirza Nausha has been arrested by the police in a case.
115:25l know, Chaudhvin.
115:28l am as sad about this as you, probably.
115:32Such atrocity, this injustice. Please issue an order Emperor...
115:38that Mirza should be released immediately.
115:42l wish l could do this.
115:45Emperor!
115:47Hearing this from me, you would perhaps be surprised, Chaudhvin.
115:52But it is all a matter of time.
115:55There was neither a cry, nor were there any tears.
116:00Hindustan's King's rule is now only to the banks of the Yamuna.
116:05The area where Mirza was arrested doesn't fall under me...
116:09but under the British resident.
116:12At least write a recommendation letter.
116:17l am sure, seeing a royal request, he will not refuse.
116:23lf that's what you think, l'll write one for you.
116:30Oh Allah, l have no words to speak.
116:37l cannot do anything.
116:40The King has begun to send me recommendations?
116:43lf the King begins to interfere with the law...
116:46there won't be any law and order left.
116:50The King is not interfering.
116:51He has only requested a thorough investigation in the case.
116:58Mirza is no ordinary citizen of Delhi.
117:00Whether he's ordinary or not, the law applies to everyone.
117:05l don't have to learn what is the law from you, Kotwal.
117:09The law doesn't say you can provoke someone into committing a crime...
117:13and then go and nab him.
117:15Pardon me...
117:17but nor does it say that the criminal should be left alone...
117:19if he's committed a crime.
117:22What criminal? Who is the criminal?
117:25The criminal is Naushad Ali. And wasn't he a man sent by you?
117:31No, he was sir, but...
117:35A crime, provoked or not...
117:39crime is crime.
117:42You may go gentlemen.
117:55- What did he mean? - That Mirza won't be released.
117:59- You may leave now. - l will leave, Hashmat.
118:05But remember, you'll die a dog's death for these lies and cheating.
118:11No one will even offer water when you're dying.
118:13You will have to pay for every deed in Allah's court.
118:33The law is your friend. You are the Messiah of the poor
118:40Whoever comes to your door, never returns empty handed
118:54lf you desire, a ruined home can glow with happiness again
119:04A helpless man can be absolved of sorrows
119:17l bow my head in obeisance. My eyes look at you with hope
119:30My complaints have reached my lips
119:44Oh Lord of the world, look...
119:56these crazy people have come to your door
120:18The complaints, too, have reached the lips
120:36My desires were faltering in the streets of sorrow...
120:47when suddenly l thought of you
121:02l have brought my prayers where destinies are made
121:13l have heard in your court, destinies are made
121:27l have so many woes
121:38At least look at me now. At least have mercy on me now
121:55Come out from behind your curtain and look at me
122:08Where these moths have reached...
122:31my complaints have reached my lips
122:35Oh Lord, had you conferred the title on my husband...
122:43that he be disgraced like this?
122:46ls this why you conferred such honor on him...
122:48that he languish in jail?
122:52Madam, who is your husband?
122:58What do l say?
123:00Mirza Ghalib.
123:04Why madam, do you know him?
123:08l... l've heard he's a very nice man.
123:13Very God fearing.
123:15He is God fearing.
123:18But God doesn't pity him.
123:21What happened?
123:22We were happy together, when a girl entered my husband's life.
123:32She ruined him, ruined my home.
123:37Oh God! lt's also possible, madam...
123:43that poor hapless girl was not aware of what she was doing.
123:50Love is blind after all.
123:52But when one loves, one torments one's self.
123:57What love is this that ruins other's homes...
124:01to make yourself happy?
124:06lf that girl really loved Mirza, she would destroy herself...
124:10before any calamity befell Mirza.
124:13How can anything that has come here go wrong?
124:22l don't ask anything for myself, Lord.
124:26Please shower your kindness on this good woman.
124:57That which has reached here...
125:05The complaints too have reached the tongue...
125:17Moti, has the case finished?
125:22Yes, mother. lt has finished.
125:27My life's case.
125:33Moti! Moti! Fittan! Fittan!
125:44Mother, what wrong have l done?
125:48Why is everything going against me?
125:51- lt's nothing like that. - l won't live here now, Mother.
125:57l feel everything in Delhi is after my life.
126:01Take me away from here. l won't live in Mirza's Delhi.
126:06- Where do l take you? - Take me anywhere, Mother.
126:12Death is beckoning me.
126:28Let's go and live in such a place now where there is no one
126:39Where there is no friend, no one to talk to
126:50Let's go and live in such a place
127:07Make a home without doors or walls
127:29And there should be no relatives or well wishers
127:40Let's go and live in such a place
127:57lf l fall sick, there should be no one to look after me
128:20And if l die, there should be no one to bury me
128:30Let's go and live in such a place now where there is no one
129:13Congratulations on your release, Mirza.
129:19Thank you. What do l gift you, Jailer?
129:22l have only this left now. Some scented snuff.
129:26Even that is enough from you, Mirza.
129:28Like the fragrance of this snuff...
129:32your glory will one day spread throughout the whole world.
129:34Take, give it to someone you love.
129:38l'll keep some for myself.
129:57Kallu. Dear.
130:01l do call him, but, oh my heart full of emotions
130:11lt should affect him such...
130:15that he cannot stop himself from coming
130:21lt should affect him such...
130:26that he cannot stop himself from coming
130:40Open the door! Are you sleeping during the day?
130:49Who are you, brother?
130:51l am Ghalib. Tell Chaudvin, Ghalib has come.
130:55She has left this place.
130:58Left? Where did she go?
131:00- God knows! - God knows!
131:08Now who do l ask where she is?
131:16Hafiz! Do you know where Chaudvin is?
131:20Mirza! Wonder where she went.
131:24She left, and also took along the recourse of us poor people.
131:28Oh Allah, what do l do now? Where do l look for her?
131:33l've only heard that a voice is heard from the square of Mehrauli.
131:37But when you go near, it fades away.
131:40The square in Mehrauli.
132:03Oh Lord, have mercy.
132:10- Have courage mother. - What courage?
132:13My daughter has been lying in bed for the last ten days...
132:17fighting for her life.
132:19She keeps staring at the door like she's expecting someone.
132:28This was not my destiny that l'd see my love
132:36That l'd live longer if l could wait
133:09l live in the hope you'll keep your promise
133:17Thereafter, l don't care even if l die
133:23l'd die with happiness if l was sure you'd come
133:28This was not my destiny...
133:31that l'd see my love
133:37This was not my destiny
133:51l don't want to be defamed after l die
133:53Why don't l just disappear?
134:07l'll have no burial, no grave anywhere
134:12This was not my destiny, that l'd see my love
134:36Someone ask my heart...
134:42how obsessed it is over love
134:47Why would l have this pain...
134:52if my love was requited?
135:05l have come, Chaudvin.
135:10Daughter!
135:12Daughter!
135:15Chaudhvin! Chaudvin, l have come!
135:21- My King has come! - Chaudhvin!
135:25Chaudvin, l have come!
135:27Chaudvin, l have come!
135:31Dear!
135:33Chaudhvin.
135:37- Chaudhvin! - Dear!
135:43lt's agreed you won't leave me, but...
135:54l will die by the time you realize l love you
136:13Beauty was freed of the dilemma after my death
136:26Unfaithfulness is at peace after my death
136:42When the flame blows off, smoke is...
136:53released
137:01The fire of love died after me
137:17No one dies with such sorrow
137:34Do invigorate loyalty again after my death
137:50This humble woman of love has come
138:04Where will this storm of love go after my death?
Published on Sep 11, 2016
Mirza Ghalib, 1954
Transcript
English
1:53This film is based on some incidents in Mirza Ghalib's life...
1:57in which, many imaginary incidents...
2:00and characters have been included.
2:03They should therefore, not be deemed real or historic.
2:22Year 1833 B.C., the capital of the Moghul empire, Delhi...
2:29which, since the times of the Pandavs...
2:31had been captured and looted many times.
2:35And every time, the hands of man, that never accept defeat...
2:39rebuilt it even more beautifully.
2:43The Qutub Minar, like the always rising passion in the heart...
2:48trying to touch the sky, and speaking poetically.
2:53Jama Masjid, shows the way to those gone astray.
2:58The Red Fort, a symbol of Moghul grandeur.
3:03Every building, every street, every corner, was young.
3:07Every stone was beautiful.
3:11But regretfully,the revolutionary world didn't like its style...
3:16and the Sun of the Moghul empire, after ruling for 400 years...
3:20was now setting.
3:25The last ray of this sun, the last king of the Moghul empire...
3:31was King Bahadur Shah Zafar, in whose court...
3:36were famous poets like...
3:37Sheikh lbrahim Zauk, Balmukund Huzur, Momin Khan Momin,
3:43Fazruddin Khan Adrullah, Mustafa Khan Sheista...
3:48Shahjahan Aish and Mohammed Ali Tishna.
3:53They all were renowned poets.
4:02There was another flame apart from these poets...
4:06who wanted to brighten every corner of the world with his light.
4:12'Even a gesture is enough'
4:22'As the love grows, so does the silence'
4:27l wonder where he is spreading his words again.
4:29He's gone both day and night.
4:32He doesn't even care that he has a wife at home.
4:39Why don't you speak? Look at me!
4:44Allah! You are composing poetry. Sorry.
4:50Coming, father.
5:03Yes, father.
5:04Did you find out where your husband is?
5:07He is at home.
5:08He hasn't left home for four days.
5:13Do support your husband, but don't lie to your father.
5:18l haven't seen his face for five days.
5:20Let me see what he's doing.
5:22We'll be late for the poetry recital.
5:24He's composing for the recital. l just saw him.
5:28He must be cursing his own destiny.
5:31l haven't come across a more unfortunate man.
5:33He has let so many good opportunities go.
5:36lf this continues, he'll make you beg one day.
5:41He'll even squander away his ancestral wealth.
5:43What a man l let marry my beautiful daughter!
5:46He is not at all worthy of her.
5:52- Greetings father. - Greetings. Where are you going?
5:56To the fort. Won't you come for the poetry recital?
6:00l'm not sure. Did you finish composing?
6:04lt died on the composing table.
6:10Oh God...
6:18Attention!
6:20The scion of the Moghul empire...
6:30King Bahadur Shah Zafar...
6:34the King of Hindustan, is coming.
6:45- Greetings. - Greetings.
6:55Begin the poetry recital.
6:58lnvitees, we begin the recital...
7:04with poetry composed by the King.
7:08Hear it with respect.
7:15'ln love, l do not have this complaint'
7:21'That l am left with no peace of mind'
7:28'Sorrow has become my friend'
7:33'l don't care whether or not l have anyone else to call my own'
7:43'When realization had not dawned...'
7:49'l would always notice others' faults and qualities'
7:55'But when l realized the faults in me...'
7:59'l saw no more the faults in others'
8:09'Zafar says, he is not a man...'
8:16'however renowned he may be...'
8:22'the one who has forgotten God in his good days'
8:26'Who is so proud, that he does not fear God?'
8:40lnvitees, the lamp is now being placed before Mufti Saddruddin Khan.
8:49Please hear his compositions.
8:52- Do l have your permission? - Proceed.
8:54l recite...
8:56'When have l not been infamous?'
9:04'When is the sky not the earth, and the earth not the sky?'
9:14'l want to say one thing, but say something else...'
9:22'and then call it a slip of the tongue'
9:32Lala Balmukund Huzur.
9:35'No strength in my legs, no power in my hands...'
9:42'that can help me pull the hand of my beloved'
9:51'l am sitting in the street'
9:54'You are beside me...'
10:02'when l have no one else'
10:12Hazrat Momin Khan Momin.
10:16'She is not affected'
10:42'You are close to me'
10:58'No one else is there'
11:06Hold your breath. lt's my turn.
11:11The flame is being brought before lbrahim Zouk.
11:20Hear with rapt attention.
11:23The opening lines are...
11:25Begin.
11:27'Now l fear and say l will die'
11:48'But if l don't find peace even after l die, where will l go?'
12:07'l am not among those who claim to have you'
12:30'ln fact, even if God asks me, l will deny it'
12:44You are simply great.
12:48Mirza Assadullah Khan.
12:51Alias, Mirza Nausha, whose pen name is Ghalib.
12:56- Now l will recite my poetry. - Proceed.
13:00Begin.
13:04- l begin. - Yes.
13:08'Even a gesture is enough'
13:15'As the love grows, so does the silence'
13:19Wow, that's lovely.
13:27'She has never understood, nor will she ever understand me'
13:34'Why did l have to give my heart to someone like that?'
13:49lt's a gathering of thankless men.
13:54'There are many good poets in the world'
14:02'lt's just that Ghalib's style is different'
14:05We don't want to hear this self praise.
14:14Damn such self praise!
14:18Get lost!
14:27- l won't stay here now. - That will be insulting the gathering.
14:30You don't care about my being insulted. Even the king doesn't.
14:33l'm leaving.
14:50- Let's go. - Where?
14:52Anywhere, but take me away from here.
14:55Away from this gathering of uncouth, ungrateful men.
14:57- Very far away. - Lift it... careful... turn right.
15:41My heart is full of woe
15:46l cannot but tell her
16:02Why try somewhere...
16:06when nothing can be done?
16:16My heart is full of woe
16:34A stranger roams with your letters
16:54lf someone asks what this is all about...
16:59l won't be able to hide it
17:08My heart is full of woe
17:25l do call her...
17:30but, oh, my heart's full of emotions
17:52lt should affect her such...
17:57that she cannot stop herself from coming
18:17My heart is full of woe
18:34No one can control love. lt is such a fire
18:56lt is slow to ignite...
19:00but once lit, it can't be doused
19:10My heart is full of woe...
19:15but once lit, it can't be doused
19:27He has come. Mother, he has come.
19:47Who are you? What do you want?
19:51l don't want anything. l want to meet somebody.
19:54Who is it dear?
19:56He wants to meet someone, mother.
19:59Who does he want to meet?
20:01Who do you want to meet?
20:03The one who was reciting Mirza's poetry.
20:06He says the one who was reciting Mirza's poetry.
20:09Who is he? What kind of a man is he?
20:12Does a decent man come to anyone's home at this hour?
20:16Mother says which decent man comes to anyone's home at this hour?
20:20l am a decent man. l'm a poet. l'm returning from...
20:24the Royal poetry recital.
20:27You are coming from the Royal poetry recital? You heard Mirza's poetry?
20:32He was going to recite poetry there. Come. Why are you standing outside?
20:37You are coming from the poetry recital? You heard Mirza's poetry?
20:41Did you hear him yourself? How is his voice?
20:44How does he recite? Does he sing it?
20:47The King must have been all praise for him.
20:51He must have bowled over everyone.
20:53No one could have competed with him.
20:57Pardon me, l showered you with questions the moment you came.
21:01Please come.
21:13Please come, sit down.
21:19What kind of a man is Mirza? l mean, looks wise.
21:23What about his nature?
21:24- You don't say anything. - When have you let me speak?
21:29Sorry. Please speak.
21:32l am returning from the recital. l heard Mirza's poetry.
21:37- He writes well. - Didn't l say so, Mother?
21:42He has a soft face. He's fair, tall, handsome.
21:49But he has an attitude.
21:50He is quick to anger, and takes long to calm down.
21:53Lies! Absolute lies!
21:55You speak as if you have seen Mirza.
21:58So what if l've not seen him, but l have read and heard about him.
22:01He is such a good poet.
22:03lf l could, l'd talk about him in every street.
22:08Really? Say the word and l'll call him.
22:11But we are poor people. Why would he meet us?
22:17He must not even be aware of us.
22:20This is his couplet.
22:23'l agree you won't betray me, but...'
22:34'l will be dead by the time you know'
22:48God! What is this girl doing!
22:51lf they hear you, what will people say?
22:54Come on now, Mother!
22:56Madam, even l am a poet. Though an inconsequential one.
23:03With your permission, may l recite something?
23:09What do you say?
23:11Proceed.
23:15l begin...
23:17'Even a gesture is enough'
23:22'As the love grows, so does the silence'
23:28lt's okay.
23:32'She has never understood, nor will she ever understand me'
23:40'Why did l have to give my heart to someone like that?'
23:44- Here, have betel leaf. - l am like that only.
23:49You don't appreciate my poetry.
23:52l thank you for the betel leaf.
23:56lt's not that. Your poetry is okay.
24:00But you should realize there's something special about Mirza.
24:04Maybe. l only know...
24:09that his ancestors were good marksmen.
24:12Mirza must be good at wielding a stick.
24:14Pardon me, but please don't talk like that in my presence.
24:17He should do as his ancestors. Poetry is not his cup of tea.
24:24- Please leave! - What?
24:26l said leave!
24:34Poetry is not his cup of tea. As if he understands poetry!
24:37He's blind, and is called doe eyed!
24:43'l had heard of humiliations, but...'
24:49'l left your home badly humiliated'
25:14- Whatever, but he was our guest. - We don't want such a guest.
25:18Look at his daring!
25:20He was talking ill about Mirza in my presence.
25:22l could have pushed him from up here.
25:31Kotwal Saheb! Give me Mirza's poetry.
25:36- You still need Mirza's poetry? - What do you mean?
25:39Why wouldn't l need his poetry?
25:41When Mirza has himself started coming here...
25:44then why do you need his poetry?
25:48Congratulations on his coming here.
25:52Mirza's coming here? Are you out of your mind?
25:57Mother, did you hear what Kotwal Saheb is saying?
26:02We don't even know him.
26:07Then how did l see Mirza leaving your house?
26:12- lt must be Mirza's ghost. - Don't talk like that.
26:16Why should it be his ghost? May he live long.
26:21Give me Mirza's poetry.
26:30'Even a gesture is enough...'
26:36Oh my God!
26:38'There are many good poets in the world'
26:42'lt's just that Ghalib's style is different'
26:57Mother! Hold me! What have l done!
27:00How much l humiliated Mirza. And he got annoyed and left.
27:05There won't be a more unfortunate woman than l.
27:07God himself came to my door, and l turned him away.
27:11l wasn't hospitable, nor did l welcome him.
27:15Such people don't come everyday.
27:17They are not the sun or moon to rise and set everyday.
27:38- Greetings father. - Bless you.
27:41Wait! Where are you coming from so early in the morning?
27:46- From the poetry recital. - The one that ended at 1 AM?
27:51lt is morning now. Where were you for so long?
27:55l met friends. We sat chatting and it got late.
28:01Great. Alright, what accolades did you win at the recital?
28:07None. There were so many others.
28:20Why are you coughing? When you arrive, just walk in.
28:24l'm coming. Let me remove my shoes first.
28:29The Koran has been read here all night.
28:33There are mats somewhere, and a wash bowl somewhere.
28:38The room seems like a mosque.
28:42How can a sinner like me...
28:44enter the room of a pious wife wearing my shoes?
28:49Don't make excuses.
28:52Tell me the truth. Did Allah answer my prayers?
28:55Were you successful at the poetry recital?
29:00Only you and your Allah know that.
29:04There were only two people who appreciated it.
29:07Mr. Mufti and Nawab Sheikhda.
29:10God bless them.
29:20Your enemies?
29:21They are not my enemies. l was only unsuccessful.
29:25Very unsuccessful.
29:28l was already reeling from humiliation, and then father chided me.
29:32Don't mind his words, it's his habit.
29:36That's alright, but l won't stay here any longer.
29:39Tomorrow, Miyan sir is renting out his house.
29:43What do you say?
29:45What can l say?
29:48l will go wherever you go.
29:52l will be at your feet.
29:54Dear, had you not been there...
29:57l don't know what l would have done to myself.
30:03Come, Mirza, come. What are you doing?
30:06Great, great.
30:10l'm fed up with your goat. Come on. Great, great.
30:17Mr. Khan, my wife too thanks you.
30:20What of thanks, Mirza, the house was lying empty anyway.
30:22- lt has life again, now that you've come. - Thanks.
30:27Tell me. Do you need any money?
30:31No, thank you. God has been kind to me.
30:35l get Rs. 2,000 per annum from the British government.
30:38We manage to survive with that money.
30:39And then, l have many friends in Agra.
30:42Hello Mirza.
30:44Mathuradas! What brings you here?
30:47- Sir, my money... - Yes... yes, l understand.
30:51Mr. Kale, excuse me.
30:55My money...
30:56Speak softly! l'll repay your every penny. Have patience.
31:00How patient can l be?
31:02You have only sent me two installments.
31:04lt's been five months since then and you haven't sent a single penny.
31:09ln our religion, it is said...
31:11that if someone takes even a copper coin...
31:14and doesn't repay it, he has to pay a gold coin in Allah's court.
31:17- Why do you need to worry now? - Spoken like a poet again!
31:21l will not go to Allah. l will go to Bhagwan (God).
31:27Go wherever you like, but spare me now.
31:31- When do l come again? - Go now, at least, return later.
31:36Alright, but l won't wait too long for the money.
31:40Mirza Nausha, why did the money lender come here?
31:45For no reason. He's an old friend from Agra.
31:48He has some of my deposits. He wanted me to take them back.
31:50He said the interest is too much for him.
31:53- Okay. Good day. - Good day.
32:11What a time you chose to come, Mahajan (money lender).
32:14Oh, it's you?
32:16How much money have you collected with the money lender?
32:19Buy me gold bangles.
32:21l will, when you beget a son.
32:26As if l didn't sire any.
32:28But if they died as soon as they were born...
32:31how am l to be blamed for it?
32:36- You are very quick-witted. - Yes, l'm the only quick-witted one.
32:40You are very naive.
32:43- Where are you going now? - To change my taste.
32:48Mr. Mufti has given an invitation to eat mangoes.
32:55Wow! The country which grows mangoes...
33:00why won't other countries eye it with envy?
33:03- They are so sweet. - Even sugarcane is sweet.
33:07Now come on, Nawab!
33:09'Ask me, what do you know'
33:12'Compared to mangoes, sugarcane is nothing'
33:17Sugarcane is only sweet.
33:19But there is a slight tanginess in a mango's sweetness.
33:22Like a woman who is beautiful, and a little tangy too.
33:29Mangoes may be tasty, but they are not that good.
33:33Look, even donkeys don't eat them.
33:42Those who are donkeys don't eat them.
33:51l'll recite a couplet in praise of mangoes.
33:54Go ahead.
33:56'The mango is the king of fruits'
34:04Even the couplet on mangoes is so complex.
34:06l ask, why don't you write simple poetry?
34:10One earns praise only if his poetry is understood.
34:13Or he's not considered a poet at all.
34:15Which fool wants to be praised by fools?
34:19'l don't care for praise'
34:22'lf l don't have any admirers, l don't care'
34:26l am reminded of the words of the late Mir Faisal about him.
34:29He said that if he finds a good admirer...
34:32he'll become a great poet.
34:33- Or he'll be a nonentity. -You are my good admirer, Mr. Mufti.
34:37Even a gesture is enough
34:42As the love grows, so does the silence
34:55He has never understood, nor will he ever understand me
35:10Why did l have to give my heart to someone like that?
35:28When you are in the city, l won't have any problems
35:43l'll go to the bazaar...
35:46Mir has made this poet famous.
35:51Beggars are singing his poems.
35:54Listen!
36:00From whom did you learn this song?
36:03You can say it's God's gift.
36:06A girl lives in my neighborhood.
36:09She takes mercy on this poor man and teaches me...
36:12so that l can make a living.
36:14- What is her name? - Her name is Moti Begum.
36:17But why does she calls herself Chaudvin Begum these days?
36:22Whenever she sings, she only sings Mirza's poetry.
36:26What is your opinion of Mirza?
36:28'There are many good poets in the world'
36:43'lt's just that Ghalib's style is different'
36:58'There are many good poets in the world'
37:05'lt's just that Ghalib's style is different'
37:12- Good day, Mr. Mufti. - Where are you going, Mirza?
37:16Where my poetry is understood.
37:23Strange man.
37:35Get lost! Why are you shouting?
37:37You don't even let me rest at all.
37:39Alright then, take rest. Mirza is waiting at the door.
37:44- Honest? - l swear by you.
37:48He's the same man from the other day.
37:50l am wearing such dirty clothes.
37:54Mother, get me a good set of clothes.
37:56Keep him busy with conversation for awhile and then bring him up.
37:59Okay.
38:01Fix my hair, mother.
38:03Fix it yourself, l'm not your servant.
38:06His coming to our house every day isn't right.
38:08People will talk.
38:13l'll be glad. Maybe something clicks between us.
39:00Mirza! Please come in.
39:05'He has come to my house. lt is God's grace'
39:09'l sometimes look at him, and sometimes at my house'
39:12l wouldn't go uninvited even to God's home. But...
39:16'But it should affect him such...'
39:17'that he cannot stop himself from coming'
39:21You can assume that.
39:23l met the beggar who was singing my composition.
39:25And found your invitation in it.
39:29So l came.
39:31What do l say about your kindness?
39:34l said so many things about you that day.
39:38No. You said all that to the one who came that day.
39:43You praised me. ln fact, you fought with me for me.
39:49lf it were only that it would've been okay. But l...
39:54Threw me out of the house.
39:57You did very well.
40:00The 'l' that was between the two of us, has gone.
40:05lt is only us who have remained. l am hers, what about me...
40:12You are such a great man, Mirza.
40:16l thought l wouldn't be spared in the two worlds.
40:20- How do l thank you? - Don't say that, Chaudvin Begum.
40:29You consider yourself inconsequential?
40:33But it's not your fault.
40:36Even you are among those who don't know their worth.
40:40A stone in the street is not considered worthy.
40:43lf noticed, even a stone is a diamond.
40:48lf unnoticed, even a diamond is a stone.
40:52Ask me what you are.
40:57l was dejected with life...
41:02and complaining to God.
41:09'Serve me a drink, oh bartender'
41:15'lf you hate me so, don't give me a goblet'
41:18'At least give me liquor'
41:21l heard you reciting my composition...
41:24when l was feeling so low.
41:26And l felt l had found my lost destination.
41:31Yes Chaudvin. Even today, the situation was the same.
41:40l had problems at home, and was shunned by my friends.
41:46l have come here. l feel lost.
41:51lntroduce me to myself again.
41:54Mirza, l had this desire for ages...
41:59that l sing your composition in your presence.
42:04l wish l had asked for more from Allah today.
42:36Yes Moti Begum. Look what l have bought for you.
42:40Some trinkets for you.
42:47They are better than his couplets.
42:49But there are some couplets...
42:50which even your entire wealth cannot buy.
42:56This one coin can buy all your poetry.
43:00Try it!
43:01Kotwal Saheb! You have come. Welcome!
43:05Yes madam, and l have even brought a gift for your daughter.
43:10Jewelry! Wow! lt's beautiful.
43:22Not Moti Begum, Chaudvin Begum!
43:25You dare to flirt with Mirza in my presence...
43:30and make fun of my love?
43:33Don't you know who l am? l have taught many like you a lesson.
43:37l am the Kotwal (police chief) of Delhi city.
43:39Kotwal, don't mind her, she's crazy.
43:44- Maybe, but l'm not his slave. - Damn you, girl!
43:51You compare the Kotwal with that petty poet?
43:54You should thank your stars...
43:55that such an important man is interested in you.
43:57Or who cares for us small people?
44:00- lf you marry, it will only be to him. - No, l won't marry him!
44:05l am a girl, not a criminal to be flogged.
44:15Have you heard, elder sis? ls this your decision?
44:19Constable sir, what do l do with this girl?
44:22She has just learned to fly.
44:24Her craziness over Mirza will be gone in a few days.
44:28l'll take care of Mirza.
44:30- You fix the marriage date. - Anything to suit you.
44:33Will Friday be alright?
44:34So soon? lt's already Monday today.
44:37What have you got to do?
44:39l'll spend money, l'll make all the arrangements.
44:41And remember, On Friday, l will come as a groom...
44:46and take my bride away.
44:58The bride is going to her groom. She need not fear anyone now
45:03My husband is a police chief
45:34l am the beloved of my husband
45:40One look, and l pierce his heart
45:47My hands are red with henna
45:55My husband is a police chief
46:16As a bride, l develop an attitude
46:24l don't meet anyone's eyes now
46:32No one can dare to look at me
46:39My husband is a police chief
46:56l will rule in my husband's home
47:00l won't fear my mother-in-law or sister-in-law
47:10l will throw out my brother-in-law
47:17My husband is a police chief
47:25The bride is going to her groom. She need not fear anyone now
47:31My husband is a police chief
47:57- Fittan! - What is it, madam?
48:04Deliver this letter for me.
48:05- Yes. - You just take the letter and leave?
48:08Did you ask who it's addressed to, or where you it's to be delivered?
48:11Madam, it is for Mirza, who else?
48:16What do you think of Fittan, madam, l know everything.
48:20l taste opium, but l keep tabs even on seventh heaven.
48:42Fittan sir, where are you going? Won't this betel leaf be eaten today?
48:47No, today l am going for a very important...
48:52l swear on God! l can't take my eyes off you today.
48:57These beautiful bangles on the fair wrists.
49:00Laces on the scarf. Oh, my heart trembles.
49:04You prepare the betel leaf. l'll be right back.
49:07Why don't you eat it? What is so urgent?
49:11- You don't know. The work is such. - Really?
49:16Yes, today no devil or fairy can stop me today.
49:33Damn! l've come across the devil's home again.
49:41Where have you been, Fittan? Come, let's share a smoke.
49:48Don't mention it! l hate it!
49:53And l even hate to see others smoke drugs.
49:56What is life without a smoke?
49:59Damn! l'll have to inhale some now.
50:04But only once, don't insist that l stay long.
50:08Just puff. lf you insist on more, God will take care of you.
50:12l won't.
50:13l have some important business to attend to.
50:16Keep going.
50:31Come, Fittan! Tipu, even you have come?
51:00- Moti, has Fittan returned? - No.
51:04l sent him on Tuesday and it's Thursday today.
51:07l wonder where he disappeared with the letter.
51:10- Hello. - Hello.
51:17- You dropped your letter. - Letter? Letter?
51:29l was supposed to deliver this.
51:32Damn me! l wasted so much time.
51:38But it's not late yet.
51:40Late for what? Come and have a smoke.
51:48No, l'll be going. lt's Tuesday today, we'll meet next Tuesday.
51:57'God bless this city'
52:00'lt's now Thursday night'
52:07Thursday night?
52:11'Oh gentleman, hear my plea'
52:17'God will bless you with riches'
52:23'Give some alms to this beggar'
52:28'lt's now Thursday night'
52:32Wait! What nonsense are you saying?
52:34lt's not Thursday night.
52:36-You can't make any day Thursday. - Today is Thursday.
52:39- Don't try to fool me! - Any problem, Fittan?
52:42No. He claims today is Thursday.
52:47Thursday, are you crazy? lt's Tuesday today.
52:52Ask for a copper coin, today is Tuesday.
52:54- Yes, it's Tuesday today. - God help them.
53:01Attention!
53:03A fair has been organized in Meerut tomorrow, that is, Friday.
53:10Traders can sell their wares at the fair.
53:18lf today is Thursday night, where did Wednesday disappear?
53:25l'm wondering the same thing.
53:30Now l understand! That day was Tuesday.
53:33Yes.
53:34- We slept through Wednesday. - Yes.
53:37And we regained our senses on Thursday night.
53:38lt's Thursday night. Please give some alms.
53:44Here, take a coin. You win, l lose.
53:48- Thank God it's Thursday night. - God bless you.
53:52Not Friday. l have an important errand.
53:58Damn!
54:16What's the matter, Kallu? Why is the door not opening?
54:24Wonder what the matter is.
54:30First, my father-in-law used to stop me, then my wife.
54:35Now even the doors and walls have begun to stop me.
54:43Sir, someone is sleeping at the door.
54:47- Hey get up! Who are you? - Me? l am Fittan.
54:54- What day is it today? - Friday.
54:59Friday! Damn!
55:03Thank Allah!
55:08l've brought this letter for you.
55:11l didn't want to be late, so l came in the early morning.
55:17'Greetings. l don't know why l am sending you this letter'
55:22'l know l have no right on you'
55:26'No right to tell you my woes'
55:29'For 2000 takkas, my mother is selling me to the Kotwal'
55:36'l am against this alliance'
55:38'You are a poet. You understand pain'
55:42'Won't you help me?'
55:44'Right now, when everyone, young and old, is showering me with advice...'
55:49'l seek recourse in your couplets'
55:51'What friendship is this?'
55:53'l have no one with whom to share my sorrow'
55:59'Yours, Chaudvin'
56:04What reply do l give?
56:08Say l got the letter. Leave the reply to fate.
56:12Alright.
56:51Welcome Mirza! You are not to be seen here these days.
56:58You hardly come here.
57:00What do l say? You need money to come here.
57:07You don't have to worry about money.
57:09Write one more couplet. There will be money.
57:12lt is not that, l have the money.
57:18Let's see what happens. Whenever l've played in my name, l've lost.
57:23l'll play in someone else's name today.
57:41- Six! - lt's six!
57:44- ln whose name do you play? - A lover's.
58:01Fittan, what happened? Where were you?
58:04Did you give him the letter?
58:07Did he throw it away? Did he tear it up?
58:10- No. - Did he give a reply?
58:13Oh yes he did. He said leave the reply to fate.
58:23- He didn't say anything else? - No madam.
58:28No?
58:35Nausha, you were not like this.
58:41What is this? No one leaves the game after winning.
58:45You are nuts. ln fact, a loser doesn't leave the game.
58:50-l won't let you leave like that. -No Naushad, l have to go.
58:56Alright then, on one condition.
58:58Promise you will play a game with me again.
59:02- l accept that. - Good night then.
59:26Madam, the marriage procession has left the groom's home.
59:30What? And we are not yet ready.
59:34Wonder where all the girls are.
59:36Even l won't help when they are getting married.
59:39How much can a lone woman do?
59:43The story is over.
59:46l had thought of such a long story...
59:49that listeners will stay awake, listening with rapt attention.
59:52And l only will fall asleep narrating it.
60:16Fittan!
60:21Damn! Go some place else with that lime, you fatso!
60:29You made me sober with it.
60:33- You also lick some. - Get lost!
60:35Where is my opium box?
60:40- Take. - Get lost!
61:14What nonsense is this! Give that to me!
61:18- No. - Madam, madam! Come quickly!
61:23You have my promise, don't stop me. Release my hand.
61:27Have you gone crazy?
61:29Yes, l have. l won't marry that wolf! Leave me.
61:33- What happened? - Take care of your bride.
61:37She was taking opium.
61:39Oh my God! What were you going to do?
61:44How was l to know you loved Mirza so much.
61:50l don't want to live.
61:52l'm sorry, dear. l am your mother after all.
61:57Consider my age. Damn that Kotwal!
62:00Damn his money and jewelry.
62:02Fittan, go stop the marriage procession.
62:05- But it has already left. - So what? Stop it wherever it is.
62:10l don't want any marriage, l want my daughter.
62:14Move! l'll go myself and stop that rascal.
62:22- Madam. - Mirza!
62:27You have come! How nice you are!
62:30How nice you are, too, that you're selling your daughter.
62:34Your hapless child. Being a mother, you are selling her to a rascal.
62:38- That's not true, Mirza. - Why are you lying?
62:41What plea is this letter making?
62:43What does that marriage procession prove?
62:46My poverty, my helplessness.
62:51l was in debt, and was forced to sell my daughter to repay it.
62:56Money is the root cause of all problems.
62:59Here's the money.
63:02So that no one says that an innocent woman...
63:06had to sell herself for money.
63:09Or that a mother sold her affection.
63:11There is none like you, Mirza.
63:15l had already made the decision.
63:17You go yourself and give the good news to Chaudvin.
63:20l don't have the courage.
63:38- l have come. - Go away! l said go away!
63:42l don't even want to see your face!
63:45Seeing a woman helpless, you want to buy her with money.
63:51l belong to the one l was destined for.
63:53Go away from here!
63:57- What happened? - No one bothered to listen to me.
64:02Oh my God! What do l do now?
64:40What happened, Moti? Why did you turn Mirza away?
64:46Yes, l sent Mirza to you.
64:49That was Mirza? My fate be damned! l thought it was the Kotwal.
64:54Mother, call him back. Don't let Mirza go.
65:13What nonsense is this!
65:15What do you mean by shouting Mirza's name in the street like that?
65:18- Come in! - Leave me!
65:21How dare you shout Mirza's name!
65:23l won't spare you! l won't spare you today!
65:28Come!
65:31l won't spare you!
65:45Move aside! She belongs to me!
65:49l have bought her!
65:50The writing has not even dried on the paper yet.
65:55Here's your writing, your clothes, your jewelry!
66:00- We don't give a damn for it. -Do you know what you're saying?
66:05You dare to invite me home and then humiliate me?
66:06Don't act smart with me. l've set many like you straight!
66:10- l am the Kotwal! - That doesn't scare me.
66:14The king is bigger than Kotwal, and Allah bigger than the king.
66:17- Just try something! - Such daring?
66:20Don't assume l will leave quietly after such humiliation.
66:26Even your father will leave!
66:28l swear, l will teach you...
66:31your daughter, and that Mirza a lesson!
66:37The Hazrat Khan is not my name! Remember that!
66:41Get lost. Do whatever you like.
66:44Mother! Mother! l have got life again! l have got life again!
67:01l was reminded of our first meeting again
67:09My heart complained again
67:16l was reminded of our first meeting again
67:33l had barely escaped one misfortune...
67:51when l was reminded of you again
67:58l was reminded of our first meeting again
68:18Life would pass by anyway
68:33Why was l reminded of meeting you?
68:40l was reminded of our first meeting again
68:57My thoughts keep going back to you
69:14My heart didn't want to, yet it searched out those memories
69:22l was reminded of our first meeting again
69:29My heart complained again
69:37- Disgusting! - What's the matter, wife?
69:41Nothing.
69:43How much you have started drinking!
69:47Now l feel, we will be bathed in liquor after we die.
69:52Okay, l won't drink. Please fill my hookah.
69:58No man can't be that decent. No betel leaf or hookah.
70:03That is what l am saying. There isn't a penny at home.
70:07And you even spent what little there was on liquor.
70:09There's nothing more at home to sell.
70:10God forbid! What are you saying!
70:14God only knows, l never complain.
70:18But l have to speak when things get out of hand.
70:22Your behavior has made me bold.
70:26Mathuradas, the money lender, is here.
70:29- Go, now deal with him too. - How do l deal with him now?
70:35- What will happen now? - Whatever Allah wills.
70:43Does your Allah will anything good?
70:52Come in, Mathuradas.
71:00- Hello. - Hello.
71:04You have come so early in the morning?
71:07The interest amount will only increase with the days.
71:10Not adding in today, the total is now Rs.279O.
71:16- Please clear my account now. - How do l clear it?
71:20l cannot wait any longer.
71:22Better clear my account, or l'll go and meet Mr. Kale...
71:24Wait Mathuradas.
71:29'Keep your honor intact, Mir'
71:33'This is Delhi, not some other small town'
71:37'l am a poor man, how will l repay your money?'
71:43'The only property l have is these poems.'
71:47'A few woven words, a few praises of women...'
71:53'this is all one will get from my home after l die.'
71:56Take these.
72:00You must be joking.
72:03This poetry is worthless in the market.
72:06You are right. Poetry is worthless in this money-minded world.
72:12Take them to the king's court. Maybe you will get Rs.3OO-4OO.
72:16His poetry is not for sale, sir.
72:19Take these bangles for now. When Allah gives us money...
72:22we'll repay your money too.
72:24No wife, please don't kill my ego like that.
72:29No sister-in-law, l may be a money lender, but l'm not hard hearted.
72:33l had only come to remind Mirza of his duty.
72:36Let me know when you can arrange some money.
72:40lf you need more money, l can lend you some.
72:43- l have no words to thank you. - You don't have to thank me.
72:47l'll take your leave. Good day.
72:54Tell your wife not to worry about the loan.
73:28- Are you Mathuradas, the money lender? - No.
73:33Wait!
73:34l forgot my name. My name is Mathuradas, and l am a money lender.
73:40You have been called to the police station.
73:42Police station? Me? No! lt must be someone else.
73:46- What for? - You'll learn that over there.
73:48- At the police station. - Spare me, l prefer to go home.
73:54l am no thief, nor related to one.
73:56Leave me! l am innocent. l have committed no theft or heist.
74:02l didn't elope with any woman. l am a decent family man.
74:06Walk in!
74:10- He's the money lender, sir. - l'm a money lender.
74:12Don't be afraid, you haven't been called here as an accused...
74:16but only for questioning.
74:19- Please be seated. - Move back! l told you l'm innocent.
74:23The Kotwal is a just man.
74:28- Tell me sir, how can l help you? - Sit down.
74:32You all leave.
74:34- Tell me something. - Yes?
74:37Have you lent money to Mirza on interest?
74:41- No. - No?
74:44Yes, l did. But that's not a crime, sir.
74:50Not at all. But you even take interest from Mirza.
74:57Does anyone lend money without interest?
74:59There's a limit to the amount of interest. Show me your account book
75:03A little more is charged here.
75:07But if l can even get the principal amount...
75:09l'll waive the interest.
75:12lf that's the case, take the money Mirza owes you from me.
75:17Sell the paper you have in his name to me.
75:21- But... - Don't worry, Mirza is my friend.
75:28l don't want anyone to trouble him for repayment of money.
75:33That's a very kind thought, sir.
75:35lt makes no difference to me who l get the money from.
75:39This is Mirza's account paper.
75:44- Go and collect the money. - Thank you. Good day.
75:48l'll take revenge!
75:52l'll ruin him, or l won't consider myself worthy of my name!
75:59Mirza Ghalib, son of Abdullah Khan Baig, be present!
76:11Accused, just admit or deny...
76:14that you have to repay Mathuradas a loan...
76:18the record of which...
76:20the city police chief, Hasmat Khan, has bought.
76:23Yes sir, l admit.
76:26And despite repeated reminders, you could not repay the loan?
76:32Yes sir.
76:34And the payment is six months overdue?
76:36Yes sir.
76:37The court orders the accused to repay the plaintiff...
76:43Rs.2000 by this evening and get the paper released.
76:48lf he fails to do so, the accused will be imprisoned for six months.
76:54You didn't even give me a day's time, sir.
76:57The court's decision is final.
77:00l can't repay that under any circumstances.
77:03Even if l sell everything l have...
77:05l won't be able to collect Rs.2OOO.
77:09Then issue an arrest warrant in his name, sir.
77:14Wait.
77:16l, Mufti Kadruddin, in my personal capacity...
77:21deposit Rs. 2,000 with the court from the treasury.
77:27Mufti sir.
77:32The court is adjourned.
77:43That was good Mirza sir. But at least tell me...
77:46what did you do with so much money?
77:49What do l say?
77:51'l used to take loans and drink...'
77:54'assuming my poetry would bring me success one day'
78:03Mr. Mufti, you have obliged me today.
78:08l can't thank you enough..
78:10Don't say that. l am not so good. Even l need a favor.
78:14What favor can you expect from this poor man?
78:17My brother's son is getting married.
78:20There will be music and a poetry recital too.
78:24Such a huge bribe for such a small favor?
78:26My friends have increased my worth.
78:30What do we do? We fear your annoyance.
78:34Your poetry was not appreciated in the royal court...
78:36so you stopped going there.
78:37You don't even participate in poetry recitals.
78:40So l didn't mind doing you this small favor.
78:43- Do come. - Thank you for the invitation.
78:47Thanks for accepting.
80:00Friends, the ladies have requested...
80:02that Mirza Nausha recite his poetry.
80:04'l may not love, l may be rude'
80:06Go ahead!
80:08lt's an old poem, yet, l'll accept your request.
80:14l recite...
80:17l may not love, l may be rude
80:25'l may not love, l may be rude'
80:31l may be rude, you may be famous
80:46Don't talk to me, or have anything to do with me
80:53lf you've no other feelings, l'll even accept your hatred
81:03'lf you've no other feelings, l'll even accept your hatred'
81:08The third couplet is...
81:14Wait, l forgot.
81:17'My being is so...'
81:20Oh Allah!
81:22Why did you speak out?
81:26Pardon me madam...
81:28but hearing his poetry you said 'wow', and my heart sighed.
81:33Why is my presence defaming?
81:40Even if it's not a convention, but a creation of the world
81:48This is for a Ghalib supporter.
81:53Even l am not an enemy
82:08Even though a stranger may love you
82:21Even though l'm a very loyal man...
82:28you may not love me, but may consider me a nuisance
82:33Mirza sir!
82:34What is this girl up to?
82:36l will go to the heights
82:42Even though being indifferent may be your habit
82:47Even though inexpressible
82:53Even though unfulfilled, at least l have the desire
83:02- Mr. Mufti, l'll be going. - What's wrong, Mirza?
83:04l am not feeling well. Please excuse me.
83:07Madam, pardon me, but l want to leave.
83:10Where are you going?
83:12l paid you 50 takkas and you may leave only if you return the money.
83:16Take this. l'm sorry, but l'm not feeling well.
83:40Mirza sir! Mirza sir!
83:45Mirza sir!
83:47- Chaudvin madam, you? - Yes, it's me.
83:52l always call you, and you always ignore my call.
83:59lt's not that, l myself wanted to meet you.
84:05l wanted to congratulate you on your marriage.
84:08Yes Mirza, if you won't, who else will?
84:15What do you mean? Didn't you get married?
84:18Yes, l'm married, but not to Kotwal.
84:21Not to Kotwal?
84:25Then who?
84:29You ask me that?
84:33Believe me Mirza, l was living on your name.
84:38But unfortunately, whenever we drew close, destiny separated us.
84:49That night when you came, l thought you were Hashmat.
84:51And was so rude to you.
84:54But when l realized it was my beloved who had come...
84:58and who was so close to me...
85:01l, the unfortunate one, didn't even extend my hand towards him.
85:06Then l tried hard, but...
85:10Why did you want to try hard for me?
85:15l am a useless, worthless fellow.
85:19l only compose poetry, which no one likes.
85:24Don't say that in my presence.
85:27Your poetry, and you mean everything to me.
85:30Don't say that. Don't make me a sinner.
85:34My heart and brain have already created a dilemma for me.
85:37My heart draws me towards you, and...
85:39l don't want anything else.
85:41l have found what l want.
85:45l have only one wish. Come to my house once, just once!
85:51Let me also experience how a bride feels...
85:54when the groom she desires comes to take her.
85:57How she dies with happiness!
85:59Chaudhvin, l'll come. l'll come tomorrow.
86:05Tomorrow! Really? Do come.
86:11l will wait for you.
86:42Why is it, dear, you are sending me out all dressed up today?
86:46l want others to like you the way l like you.
86:51What others? Do you know where l'm going?
86:56What do l know? l only know you're leaving the house.
87:01Yes.
87:23You're crying?
87:26No.
87:29My eyes just welled up.
87:31They don't shed for no reason.
87:35Heat gathers.
87:38Heat rises and collects in the sky.
87:43What pains you?
87:46Not pain, regret...
87:51l couldn't make a place for myself in your heart.
87:55l couldn't be the inspiration for your poetry.
87:59Since l married you, you've been having problems.
88:06A child is the bond with which a wife binds her husband.
88:14l couldn't even provide that bond.
88:20- lf you heed, may l say something? - Yes.
88:29- Marry again. - Wife ... no ... no!
88:37Allah, what do l do? One stood by me, one stole my heart.
88:44One is an idol of devotion, the other, full of love.
88:49No!
89:04Oh heart, what has happened to you?
89:11What is the cure to this ailment?
89:18Oh heart, what has happened to you?
89:35l am desirous, and he is regretful
89:50Oh Allah, what is all this about?
89:57Oh heart, what has happened to you?
90:12Even l can speak
90:26l wish you would ask what the matter is
90:33Oh heart, what has happened to you?
90:50l expect loyalty from the one
91:04Who doesn't understand loyalty?
91:12Oh heart, what has happened to you?
91:26l love you very much
91:40l don't know who God is
91:47Oh heart, what has happened to you?
91:54What is the cure for this ailment?
92:10Moti. Mo...
92:19Mirza.
92:22- Didn't Mirza come? - He's not going to come.
92:26You wait for him needlessly.
92:29You love such a heartless man who doesn't even care for you.
92:32lt's not that, mother. l know why he didn't come.
92:36Since he has been ridiculed at the royal court...
92:39he feels dejected. He has lost interest in everything.
92:44Moti! Moti!
92:48There's going to be a grand procession tomorrow.
92:50Won't you come with us? Mirza Shahrukh will come in a palanquin.
92:53He will be dressed in full glory.
92:55Even the King will join the procession.
92:57The King? Mother, even l will join the procession.
93:01l will sing and dance there.
93:04l'll tell the King what a great poet Mirza is.
93:07Nonsense! Are you a nautch girl that you will sing and dance?
93:11- Have some shame! - What shame?
93:15My shame is a slave to my husband.
93:17What husband? Which husband?
93:19Don't you feel ashamed? l won't let you go.
93:23l will go! l surely will!
93:26Now come on, Mother!
93:57News has come that the procession of Hindus...
94:00is just a mile away from the temple.
94:02And the Muslims are just one and a half mile away from the mosque.
94:06Hindus and Muslims are embracing each other.
94:10They are joining each other's processions.
94:19Aren't you feeling well?
94:23Then what's the matter? You're not speaking.
94:27Have l made a mistake?
94:30- No, Zeenat. - Then why are you somber?
94:35Look outside, both the earth and sky look velvety.
94:39The streams are gushing, gardens are blooming...
94:43birds are singing.
94:46Shall l call the dancers to entertain you?
94:49Want to hear the Malhar (song)?
94:50No Zeenat, l don't feel like doing anything today.
94:55lf the King feels like that, what will become of his subjects?
95:01l'm thinking the same.
95:04My ancestors ruled here, widened the boundaries of their kingdom.
95:09Now the kingdom has become a slave to another country.
95:12l am wondering if this rejoicing will continue after us.
95:18Or will it become history?
95:23lt is true, only Allah's name continues.
95:29Please leave now. l want to be left alone.
95:34As you wish.
95:40What is the matter, Queen?
95:42You are crying?
95:44What do l do?
95:46Today, l've seen the Emperor in a mood that l've never seen before.
95:51He is totally depressed. l tried to cheer him in a hundred ways...
95:55but it didn't work.
95:57What happened to these girls? Let them dance, sing.
96:00Perhaps that will cheer him.
96:38Make a bungalow for me on the banks of the Ganga
96:44May you be blessed, my beloved
96:58Plant a garden right outside my window
97:03l'll get to see flowers
97:05May you be blessed, my beloved
97:36Let's lock our eyes and talk of love
97:42Let my anklets tinkle with your flute
97:56Just you and me and no one else
98:02May you be blessed, my beloved
98:33lt needs a lifetime for a sigh to affect
98:48Who will live until your tresses grey?
99:02Love unlimited, and desires desperate
99:17What do l do with my heart until my love is noticed?
99:35Until my love is noticed?
99:48Agreed you won't leave me, but...
100:03l will die by the time you realize l love you
100:17Wonderful! Who is this girl?
100:20She's the daughter of a slave. Her name is Chaudvin Begum.
100:26Her voice is melodious, her song beyond compare!
100:31No one has a cure to my sorrow
100:46A flame has to burn until dawn
100:59lt needs a lifetime for a sigh to affect
101:35l heard your song, Chaudvin Begum. lt really pleased me.
101:40Here is a reward for you.
101:48King, l am not worthy of this honor.
101:52The one whose composition l sang is worthy of it.
101:56l am just the shadow, he is the body. Mirza Ghalib.
102:07Oh great! Attendant, go in the evening with my message to Mirza.
102:14Ask him not to be so annoyed...
102:17and to come and attend court.
102:31Mirza, l am pleased that you came.
102:36Since you left, and until your return today...
102:39l have been admiring your poetry.
102:43Appreciating your poetry and style...
102:49in addition to a reward, l'll also confer a title upon you.
102:56From today, you are the Royal Poet of the court.
102:59l will recite your poetry in the royal court.
103:15Oh King, how do l thank you for this honor?
103:21l and my descendents will forever be grateful to you.
103:28'May you live a 1000 years'
103:32'May every year have 50000 days'
103:41Congratulations!
103:46Serve me sweets today.
103:49Will you say something, or just ask for sweets?
103:52Tell me, what is it?
103:54The King has conferred a title upon your Mirza.
104:02Really?
104:04Yes, and rewarded him with loads of money.
104:08He gifted him silver bowls, promised him a monthly allowance...
104:13and also declared him tutor of the Prince.
104:18Thank you Allah!
104:20And do you know how all this became possible? Because of you.
104:25Don't say that. lt is his compositions which the world likes.
104:32lt is God's gift.
104:33l pray that he is more successful. l will celebrate! l will sing!
104:41Now he will surely come to us. Then you celebrate and sing.
104:49l will decorate the house. l will feed the poor.
104:55l will do so much!
104:57l knew this would happen one day.
105:00- But first thank that person too. - Who?
105:02The one who praised you before the Emperor.
105:05That's where l'm going. - God be with you. - God be with you.
105:09l will leave too.
105:12- Come on Mukku Miyan. - Where sir?
105:14- But sir... - Oh...
105:21Oh, dear.
105:25Oh. You are so happy that you are crying?
105:32Enough. A woman's name is crying.
105:37Crying in sorrow, crying in happiness.
105:39Mirza. God has heard my prayers.
105:44l hope you will still let me stay at your feet.
105:50Why do you talk like that? You are my wife.
105:54- Then come home. - Home? Yes of course.
106:02Lift the palanquin.
106:11'Nazm-ud-Daulah', 'Dabir-ul-Mulk', Nizam-E-Jung'! Naushad Ali!
106:20What have you thought about Mirza?
106:22l have been wracking my brains, but can't think of a thing.
106:25Of course you can't. Your efforts won't blow out this flame now.
106:30lt's not that sir, l am trying my best.
106:34Best indeed!
106:35- Sir, we have made some arrests. - Put them all behind bars!
106:41- Present them at court tomorrow! - Yes, sir. Come on!
106:46Move, move!
106:53- l've got an idea, sir! - What?
107:01Alright, you throw the bait, l'll set the trap.
107:11- Listen. - Yes?
107:15Your nephew, Arif, is coming home.
107:18Should we adopt him? You can call someone your son.
107:22No, l am scared.
107:27Whoever l hold dear, l lose him.
107:32l don't want any calamity to befall Arif.
107:35Don't talk such nonsense.
107:38Then do as you please. Who could be happier than l?
107:42We'll have a grown up son, For what more can we ask?
107:46l will become a father and grandfather without any trouble.
107:48You will become a mother and grandmother without any pain.
107:51- Naughty! - l'm leaving.
108:01Yes sir.
108:03Wow! What lovely flowers.
108:08'l won't stop worshiping that idol'
108:13'Even if l'm called an atheist'
108:19- Let's go. - Where?
108:21Where l've been trying to go for so long.
108:24lt's time for Arif to come.
108:26Yes Mirza, it's time you kept your promise.
108:30The game is waiting for you. Let's finish it today.
108:36Today? Not today, Naushad Ali. Can't you wait until tomorrow?
108:43Sorry for being rude, but who has seen tomorrow?
108:47This is a promise, you'll have to keep it today.
108:53Alright.
109:03- Mirza didn't come. - He won't come either.
109:07Don't you understand yet?
109:09You did so much for him, you even invited slurs.
109:14But with what results? You are where you were.
109:17No mother, you don't understand the heart of a poet.
109:22He makes dear ones cry, so that he can make others laugh.
109:26He burns himself to brighten other people's worlds.
109:30l am sure he will come, he will surely come once.
109:34He will keep his promise.
109:37- Let's stake Rs.1OO. - No, Rs.5O.
109:42You think my pockets are empty. Here, satisfy yourself.
109:48This is my allowance.
109:51But listen, don't cheat.
109:56l'll use all the tricks to win the game.
109:58Should l throw a winning number?
110:03- Why are you looking outside? - No reason.
110:06l am not sitting here to lose. Throw the dice.
110:19Hello Mirza. What's going on here, Naushad Ali?
110:24Nothing sir, we were playing.
110:30And even the Mirza Ghalib was.
110:39But in the eyes of law, both horse and donkey are the same.
110:43Mind your tongue!
110:45Don't be rude, Mr. Mirza.
110:48Mr. Khan we won't make such a mistake again.
110:51What mistake? Who is making the mistake?
110:53You! Pick up everything, and even bring Mirza along.
110:58- Pardon us, Kotwal. - l understand everything!
111:02Naushad is your ally. But don't think you will escape.
111:07Conspiring against someone is also a crime.
111:09Handcuff him! And bring him along!
111:30Hey, that's Mirza!
111:34- Mirza Nausha? - Under arrest?
111:43'Nazm-ud-Daulah', 'Dabir-ul-Mulk', Nizam-E-Jung'!
111:55- Fittan, don't you want a betel leaf? - No, damn you!
112:02Oh God! Mirza Nausha!
112:10- Madam! Mirza! - Mirza has come!
112:15Mirza has come?
112:31Mother!
112:36- Oh my God! - Take him away!
112:38What happened, Mirza? Let him go!
112:44Let go a gambler? A man who breaks the law in broad daylight?
112:47- Move aside! - l plead with you, Kotwal.
112:52l beg at your feet!
112:54You had asked me to come to your house once. l have come.
112:59l had not asked you to come like this.
113:03Let him go, Kotwal. Don't take out your anger on him.
113:07Move aside...
113:08or even you'll be arrested for obstructing us.
113:11Arrest me. Say whatever you like to me, but let him go!
113:15Or take me along, too.
113:19l had come as a groom to this house. And he.
113:24Move!
113:27You have beaten my daughter. Allah will beat you!
113:33Damn you! l curse you!
113:44'l am neither a joyous song, nor music'
113:50'l am the voice of my defeat'
113:53Great Mirza! Can't get over poetry even here?
113:57He'll feel like an infidel without it.
114:00l hope you're not dejected.
114:03'l am arrested by love'
114:07'The rest lies in the court's hands'
114:15Greetings, uncle.
114:17'How wonderful that l saw you today. lt's such a joyous day'
114:24- How are you, Arif? - l'm fine, uncle.
114:26- How are your wife and child? - They have sent their greetings.
114:32Give them my regards. l wish l were present there.
114:40But my being present or not makes no difference.
114:44Even if l was, l would spread sorrow.
114:47- Don't lose courage, uncle. - Everything will be fine, Mirza.
114:51All your friends are trying their best.
115:00The servant bows at the Emperor's feet.
115:04l have recognized you.
115:06You are Chaudhvin Begum.
115:08One of Mirza's supporters.
115:12What have you come to say?
115:13l have to beg for the Emperor's grace.
115:17l have come to beg for justice, Emperor.
115:21Mirza Nausha has been arrested by the police in a case.
115:25l know, Chaudhvin.
115:28l am as sad about this as you, probably.
115:32Such atrocity, this injustice. Please issue an order Emperor...
115:38that Mirza should be released immediately.
115:42l wish l could do this.
115:45Emperor!
115:47Hearing this from me, you would perhaps be surprised, Chaudhvin.
115:52But it is all a matter of time.
115:55There was neither a cry, nor were there any tears.
116:00Hindustan's King's rule is now only to the banks of the Yamuna.
116:05The area where Mirza was arrested doesn't fall under me...
116:09but under the British resident.
116:12At least write a recommendation letter.
116:17l am sure, seeing a royal request, he will not refuse.
116:23lf that's what you think, l'll write one for you.
116:30Oh Allah, l have no words to speak.
116:37l cannot do anything.
116:40The King has begun to send me recommendations?
116:43lf the King begins to interfere with the law...
116:46there won't be any law and order left.
116:50The King is not interfering.
116:51He has only requested a thorough investigation in the case.
116:58Mirza is no ordinary citizen of Delhi.
117:00Whether he's ordinary or not, the law applies to everyone.
117:05l don't have to learn what is the law from you, Kotwal.
117:09The law doesn't say you can provoke someone into committing a crime...
117:13and then go and nab him.
117:15Pardon me...
117:17but nor does it say that the criminal should be left alone...
117:19if he's committed a crime.
117:22What criminal? Who is the criminal?
117:25The criminal is Naushad Ali. And wasn't he a man sent by you?
117:31No, he was sir, but...
117:35A crime, provoked or not...
117:39crime is crime.
117:42You may go gentlemen.
117:55- What did he mean? - That Mirza won't be released.
117:59- You may leave now. - l will leave, Hashmat.
118:05But remember, you'll die a dog's death for these lies and cheating.
118:11No one will even offer water when you're dying.
118:13You will have to pay for every deed in Allah's court.
118:33The law is your friend. You are the Messiah of the poor
118:40Whoever comes to your door, never returns empty handed
118:54lf you desire, a ruined home can glow with happiness again
119:04A helpless man can be absolved of sorrows
119:17l bow my head in obeisance. My eyes look at you with hope
119:30My complaints have reached my lips
119:44Oh Lord of the world, look...
119:56these crazy people have come to your door
120:18The complaints, too, have reached the lips
120:36My desires were faltering in the streets of sorrow...
120:47when suddenly l thought of you
121:02l have brought my prayers where destinies are made
121:13l have heard in your court, destinies are made
121:27l have so many woes
121:38At least look at me now. At least have mercy on me now
121:55Come out from behind your curtain and look at me
122:08Where these moths have reached...
122:31my complaints have reached my lips
122:35Oh Lord, had you conferred the title on my husband...
122:43that he be disgraced like this?
122:46ls this why you conferred such honor on him...
122:48that he languish in jail?
122:52Madam, who is your husband?
122:58What do l say?
123:00Mirza Ghalib.
123:04Why madam, do you know him?
123:08l... l've heard he's a very nice man.
123:13Very God fearing.
123:15He is God fearing.
123:18But God doesn't pity him.
123:21What happened?
123:22We were happy together, when a girl entered my husband's life.
123:32She ruined him, ruined my home.
123:37Oh God! lt's also possible, madam...
123:43that poor hapless girl was not aware of what she was doing.
123:50Love is blind after all.
123:52But when one loves, one torments one's self.
123:57What love is this that ruins other's homes...
124:01to make yourself happy?
124:06lf that girl really loved Mirza, she would destroy herself...
124:10before any calamity befell Mirza.
124:13How can anything that has come here go wrong?
124:22l don't ask anything for myself, Lord.
124:26Please shower your kindness on this good woman.
124:57That which has reached here...
125:05The complaints too have reached the tongue...
125:17Moti, has the case finished?
125:22Yes, mother. lt has finished.
125:27My life's case.
125:33Moti! Moti! Fittan! Fittan!
125:44Mother, what wrong have l done?
125:48Why is everything going against me?
125:51- lt's nothing like that. - l won't live here now, Mother.
125:57l feel everything in Delhi is after my life.
126:01Take me away from here. l won't live in Mirza's Delhi.
126:06- Where do l take you? - Take me anywhere, Mother.
126:12Death is beckoning me.
126:28Let's go and live in such a place now where there is no one
126:39Where there is no friend, no one to talk to
126:50Let's go and live in such a place
127:07Make a home without doors or walls
127:29And there should be no relatives or well wishers
127:40Let's go and live in such a place
127:57lf l fall sick, there should be no one to look after me
128:20And if l die, there should be no one to bury me
128:30Let's go and live in such a place now where there is no one
129:13Congratulations on your release, Mirza.
129:19Thank you. What do l gift you, Jailer?
129:22l have only this left now. Some scented snuff.
129:26Even that is enough from you, Mirza.
129:28Like the fragrance of this snuff...
129:32your glory will one day spread throughout the whole world.
129:34Take, give it to someone you love.
129:38l'll keep some for myself.
129:57Kallu. Dear.
130:01l do call him, but, oh my heart full of emotions
130:11lt should affect him such...
130:15that he cannot stop himself from coming
130:21lt should affect him such...
130:26that he cannot stop himself from coming
130:40Open the door! Are you sleeping during the day?
130:49Who are you, brother?
130:51l am Ghalib. Tell Chaudvin, Ghalib has come.
130:55She has left this place.
130:58Left? Where did she go?
131:00- God knows! - God knows!
131:08Now who do l ask where she is?
131:16Hafiz! Do you know where Chaudvin is?
131:20Mirza! Wonder where she went.
131:24She left, and also took along the recourse of us poor people.
131:28Oh Allah, what do l do now? Where do l look for her?
131:33l've only heard that a voice is heard from the square of Mehrauli.
131:37But when you go near, it fades away.
131:40The square in Mehrauli.
132:03Oh Lord, have mercy.
132:10- Have courage mother. - What courage?
132:13My daughter has been lying in bed for the last ten days...
132:17fighting for her life.
132:19She keeps staring at the door like she's expecting someone.
132:28This was not my destiny that l'd see my love
132:36That l'd live longer if l could wait
133:09l live in the hope you'll keep your promise
133:17Thereafter, l don't care even if l die
133:23l'd die with happiness if l was sure you'd come
133:28This was not my destiny...
133:31that l'd see my love
133:37This was not my destiny
133:51l don't want to be defamed after l die
133:53Why don't l just disappear?
134:07l'll have no burial, no grave anywhere
134:12This was not my destiny, that l'd see my love
134:36Someone ask my heart...
134:42how obsessed it is over love
134:47Why would l have this pain...
134:52if my love was requited?
135:05l have come, Chaudvin.
135:10Daughter!
135:12Daughter!
135:15Chaudhvin! Chaudvin, l have come!
135:21- My King has come! - Chaudhvin!
135:25Chaudvin, l have come!
135:27Chaudvin, l have come!
135:31Dear!
135:33Chaudhvin.
135:37- Chaudhvin! - Dear!
135:43lt's agreed you won't leave me, but...
135:54l will die by the time you realize l love you
136:13Beauty was freed of the dilemma after my death
136:26Unfaithfulness is at peace after my death
136:42When the flame blows off, smoke is...
136:53released
137:01The fire of love died after me
137:17No one dies with such sorrow
137:34Do invigorate loyalty again after my death
137:50This humble woman of love has come
138:04Where will this storm of love go after my death?
Published on Sep 11, 2016
Mirza Ghalib, 1954
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