DASTAAN

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veM5jKH9FcY


ranscript

English (United Kingdom)
0:00DASTAAN (Based on the novel 'Bano' by Razia Butt)
0:06Bibi ji (Madam ji) Bibi Ji! The jeweller has arrived
0:09Well ask him in. Come Come
0:12Are the jewellery sets ready?
0:16All are ready, you can see them now
0:18Thank God you're here, I was about to send someone to your shop to look for you
0:24How can I not have the jewellery ready on time for the daughter of sir Miraj, on her wedding.
0:27I am indebted to him
0:30Well said. Men may die but their deeds remain
0:35Ok, show us.
0:36Mashallah!
0:39Ahh! Exceptionally beautiful
0:43How lovely it is
0:44Where is the one I gave?
0:46It's almost ready. Young Bibi has kept asking for that one
0:49Well ofcourse, she chose that one herself
0:57I will show this to Suriya
0:59Only the string remains on that set.
1:03You're making excuses, I know there's not much to do
1:05(she sings wedding songs)
1:11It's come, show me?
1:14So shameless! I'm going to tell bibi ji
1:16On my life! Show it to me?
1:29I asked the jeweller to change the string on this
1:35No, it's perfect.
1:40How beautiful the jewels look
1:43Even if they were upside down, you'd love them
1:51Why? Don't you like them?
1:55NO, it's lovely. I'll put it on you
1:59No.
2:04It's bad luck
2:06There's no such bad luck!
2:14Look how beautiful it looks
2:19How would I know? I'm not even allowed to look in a mirror
2:25You are as beautiful as the moon, so ofcourse it will sparkle on you
2:30Stop lying. I look like the moon in this yellow suit?
2:35Yes a yellow moon!
2:38You put it on to make fun of me?
2:40No! Only to see, if it looks so good on you in this state, then how good will it look after your wedding?
2:52How good?
2:54So good that the groom will not want to leave the bedroom!
2:59Rachini! Shameless! Stop!
3:14All thanks to God, everything is being arranged so well
3:18Yes many thanks to God
3:20How would you know? You've not been in Ludiana for long, how would you know who has done what?
3:28Bhabi (brother's wife), even in Amritsar we have heard how Rasheeda has done every preparation herself
3:36No, people tend to exaggerate. The whole family comes together to help in a wedding
3:45I didn't have a care for my own daughters wedding, but Suriya's wedding should be spectacular.
3:57Otherwise people will blame me and say I behaved like a stranger. You were relaxing in Amritsar.
4:07Rasheeda is a widow, so who had to bear the responsibility? Us!
4:16Yes, what you did isn't meager. I just wish, I was here to help
4:34Hmm, many here to help. Deewan sahib (sir) has said he himself will greet all guests.
4:52I just don't understand why Rasheeda sent her son Hassan to University at such a time.
5:02My poor Munnu, such a burden on his shoulders. He's put all the bunting up with the boys of the neighbourhood
5:11Our neighbourhood is so united
5:19She's right, don't you worry. Everything will get done
5:29Umm, I'll make some tea, you must be thirsty.
5:38(imitates her)
5:43I would never drink her tea.
5:47Whenever she comes she makes hurtful comments.
5:51I'll make the tea for you
6:01Bhaabi
6:03Why did you come, I'm making the tea
6:05How can the younger sister-in law sit while the older bhabi works?
6:11Are you being sarcastic?
6:13Why would I be so disrespectful. Don't take Sakina Bhabi's comments to heart
6:22You have a bigger heart than me, only you can cope with such a woman for so many years
6:27She's not bad at heart
6:30Everything bad comes out of her mouth so why would her heart remain bad?
6:38I don't know what problem she has with me. Whenever I come she makes such hurtful comments.
6:44I shouldn't bother coming.
6:46What are you saying? You'd stop seeing the family because of her?
6:53Sometimes I suspect she's jealous. She even insulted the earings I brought (as a wedding present).
7:02Lets change the topic
7:06When is hassan arriving?
7:09Thursday Inshallah (God wiling)
7:11His last year at university?
7:14Yes, soon his grandfather's dreams will be fulfilled
7:18Yes, he had a dream for hassan to become a engineer like his father.
7:24You've done it all without the help of your in-laws.
7:32By excluding you from your husbands inheritance, they did a great injustice.
7:47I've forgotten it all bhabi, you forget it too
8:15Saliha, Mashallah! Banu is looking radiant
8:20Yes, Mashallah. I've had 2-3 proposals for her. I'm thinking straight after Saleem's wedding I'll get her engaged too
8:29Eh? She won't study further?
8:32She's passed 10 year groups Kamini, it's enough.
8:37I said the same, but Savitri and her father would not listen. She won't marry until after college (18 years old)
8:46Bano wanted the same but I refused her immediately.She needs to learn housework.She's embroidering things for her dowry now, very well. Mashallah.
9:02Bano is very accomplished. My Savitri can't even put thread into a needle.
9:08Kamini leave her be! she made such tasty potato curry that day
9:17Hmmm, she can feed her husband that every day!
9:22Kamini stop picking on her. Tell me, have you seen the clothes I had made for the bride?
9:30Yes, lovely! I also went to Suriya's and saw all her jewellery. I was speechless at how much jewellery she's been given.
9:44I tried to stop Rasheeda from spending so much, we're not strangers after all
9:50They are highly respectable people. They wouldn't want anyone to say that Suriya's brothers did nothing for her because their parents are dead.
10:00Not to mention Rashida's given her most valuable necklace to her.
10:07Rasheeda is a brave woman. Since being widowed, she's come back to her family home and takes care of everyone. She treats Suriya like a daughter, not sister
10:23Suriya is the same age as Hassan?
10:26Hassan considers Suriya more a sister, than his aunt. Saleem not arrived yet?
10:33Must be on his way
10:38What happened? Where are you going child? She's completely clueless!
10:55My present?
10:57Already?
10:59I want to see what you brought me
11:04No wonder I got such a warm welcome. Greedy!
11:12You're calling me greedy?!
11:14Yes and covetous
11:16It is not greed but my right as your sister
11:21Ok, I'll give you a penny or two
11:26No, I want a complete ring
11:29So half a ring won't do? You can have the other half on Faheem's wedding
11:34I want a complete ring and on your wedding
11:40Hmm, think of how difficult it is for your brother. I've spent all the money on presents for my bride. How will I buy you a ring?
11:50All that for your bride, not even a ring for your sister. Go, I won't talk to you.
12:07"My Mother!" What happened
12:11Bano my child, what's happened?
12:13Nothing
12:14But you went so happily to greet your brother, what happened? he said something?
12:21Salaam Bibi
12:23Wa Alaikum Assalaam.May you live long
12:25Namastey Kaamini aunty
12:26May you be happy always
12:29She went so happily to find you, what did you say to upset her?
12:33No, I said nothing but the truth. Kamini aunty tell me is a penny or two not enough for her?
12:42Why are yoou teasing her?
12:46I'm only asking her
12:51I want a ring not pennies. I will take it off your brides finger if I have to!
12:56Why would anyone dare to do that to my daughter in law?
13:00Exactly. Ok fine take a rupee or two
13:05I'm not a barber that I will take a rupee or two. I want a ring like the one Savitri's brother gave to her on his wedding.
13:11But her father is wealthy, how can my son compete, he's only just got a job.
13:20You're taking his side also?! I'm not speaking to either of you
13:23Then who is left for you to speak to greedy?
13:27I'm going to Bhabi (sister in law) to complain about you
13:31Bano stop! where are you going?
13:36To see bhabi
13:38Now?
13:40She won't even admit you, she's in 'purdah' now until the wedding. You are the grooms sister, you'll have to wait to see her now
13:46We'll see
13:48So mischevious, why do you tease her?
13:54I enjoy it
14:07Here, it's done
14:12Hassan you're unbelievable. It's the last year, you should concentrate on studies & leave the work for the party.
14:21I can neither betray my studies nor Muslim League.
14:28Tell me, are you going to the 'Jalsa' (demonstration)
14:31Yes Inshallah but preparing for an exam now, When will you return from Ludhiana?
14:37In 3 days
14:403? Then you'll miss the jalsa
14:43Both studies and the jalsa will suffer but there is a wedding at home & I promised mother 15 days.
14:51This is why you should prioritise your studies. You have to pass and fulfil your mother & grandfather's dreams
15:07All dreams can be sacrificed for the dream of Iqbal. My life included, nevermind the studies.
15:18It's pointless to argue with you
15:21Right where are we distributing these?
15:23Here and in the jalsa at Lahore. I'll go now.
15:32Take care of yourself
15:39Now 'sir' Gullu, leave the poetry and concentrate on your studies.
16:27Listen Parveen, why are these things lying here again? Is Hassan's room ready? Now move these things.
16:46What happened? everything well?
16:48I'm angry with your groom
16:53Tell me what he's done.I will punish him
16:58I know you're also in the enemy's camp
17:04Are there others?
17:06Everybody, bibi also.You know, what I'm getting on your wedding?
17:10What?
17:12Penny or two!
17:15When I objected he offered a ruppee. I refused straight.
17:26Didn't you tell him what you wanted
17:29I told him last year on savitri's wedding! Now he says he has no money
17:39Hmm that's not good.You've first rights as his sister
17:46Exactly, but who will convince him
17:53Will you?
17:55What can I do? infact, if someone sees you here then we're in trouble
18:05Well I've decided I'm going to the wedding with your party, not his
18:14Such anger? Well good, then you can welcome everyone when they arrive
18:25I had such dreams to accompany brother's wedding procession. Nevermind
18:36That's fine but what will happen to the bangles (gold) he's bought for you
18:47Bangles? Who told you?
18:51The jeweller, they've made the same pair as mine
18:54Really?
19:15You've been away a long time
19:17I was busy with studies uncle, how are you?
19:27Fine, let's go?
19:29Yes
19:31Off we go my child!
20:06How are the wedding preparations going, have you heard?
20:10All ludhiana is involved. Miraj ud Din's daughter and Naseer sir's son are getting married afterall.
20:17Really?
20:22As hot as it is, Lidhuana's weather is somehow pleasant isn't it?
20:28You've improved it by arriving Hassan sir
20:32What are you saying? Uncle I would have walked, you shouldn't have come to pick me up
20:39Hassan sir your family would be hurt if I had ignored you like that. (it's a close knit community)
20:49It's so nice to be back
20:51Stop here uncle. Faheem?!
20:57You've arrived! How was your journey?
21:02Very good. Tell me how's it going?
21:05Nothing's 'going'. I'm running around for the wedding.
21:10Us men get trapped with chores, whilst women sit down with henna on their hands.
21:14I've tried hiding but have been found and tasked with collecting earings from the jeweller.
21:24Well you are the grooms brother, you'll be put to work
21:28Easy for you to say, you've not been here
21:31(Pastry anyone, come and get it!)
21:35Truly, I've missed many a joy here due to studies
21:43How is everyone else?
21:46All well except for brother Saleem. We have to hold onto his legs to prevent him from flying to the clouds (with happiness)
21:53Hmm, becoming quite the joker. Why, have you been thinking of a certain lady in Patiala?
22:01Let it go, how did you even think of that
22:05So, am I not stating facts?
22:07It's a wedding, it's obvious that guests will come from many places
22:10Hmm, seems as if you're flying higher than brother Saleem
22:14Tell me, how goes your feverish obsession?
22:18By God's grace, flying high
22:21Even here and in all hindustan, everyone is affected passionately. Wherever sir Jinnah has spoken, all Muslims have stood together.
22:29Soon all hindustan will realise that Muslim League is the only true representation for the Muslims here
22:37Well, I had better go and meet mother
22:41Absolutely, visit us in the evening
22:45Allah hafiz (I leave you in the care of God)
22:54(Women playing 'Dhol' at wedding celebrations)
23:04Aunt Rasheeda!Aunt Rasheeda!Hassan has arrived!
23:07Have he arrived? my child! Hassan!
23:09Mother!
23:10Ya Allah! You look weaker. I will have to fatten you up!
23:17Mother, How much can you feed me in 3 days?
23:203 days?! you told me 15
23:24I know but the elections and exams are nearing, I cannot stay longer.
23:32With your prayers, I can pass well. Then I can relax here with you.
23:37Inshallah (God willing), you will. Now come, everyone is waiting.
24:05"Dastaan" Based on the Novel 'Bano' by Razia Butt
24:13I'm enjoying seeing everyone gathered together again after so many years.
24:16Weddings provide an opportunity, otherwise it's difficult to find the time to get together.
24:21No! Those who want to, MAKE the time. Take Hassan - he's travelled so far to come here.
24:29It's true, I beat impossible odds just to see you Suriya aunty.
24:35Like I said, the wedding provided you a reason to take leave.
24:40Yes ok! now moving on - Hassan do you recognise her?
24:46Wasn't she our maid 'Parvati'?
24:49Oh Allah! Now don't say such things, this is our Rabia!
24:53I know! I've not become such a stranger that I don't recognise your daughter.
24:58Allah! You had me worried
25:02Don't tease Sultana, she'd my oldest friend.
25:07Would I dare?! I was only teasing the young one
25:10Tease tease! as much as you like.We're practically family. She's not SO young, she's 14 now
25:18Mashallah Mashallah (all praise is to Allah!). Where is aunt Suriya?
25:24Have you lost your senses? She's a bride in waiting, she won't sit here with everyone now!
25:33That's my point - where is she?
25:36Upstairs in the 1st room.
25:39Well I can see her can't I?
25:41No no! You especially can't see her!
25:48Fool! Go and see her, she's been waiting to see you.
25:51I'll be right back. Please sit.
25:53Rabia my child, come here.
26:00Bano, if someone sees you here we're both in trouble!
26:05Bhaabi (Sister-in-law), no-one will say anything. You're practically a guest here now.
26:09Really? well atleast worry for yourself.
26:12Um-hum! You know I get bored without you now! we're to become sisters, I'm counting the days! However you must be counting the hours?!
26:23How shameless you've become! Now go otherwise we'll get into trouble.
26:27No-one will trouble us!
26:30You see! someone's come
26:34I'm hiding!
26:43Come in father!
26:46Greetings daughter!
26:50Hassan you?! When did you arrive?
26:53No Salaams or greetings? You're only thinking of marriage now
26:58Nothing like that
27:00God Forbid! Marriage was a tear-jerking thought for girls, nowadays they react with toothy-grins!
27:14Where are you going? I was only talking about your friend here.
27:18But you THINK all girls equally foolish
27:25If my words annoyed you SO much, then I take back what I said. But for Gods sake don't abandon your friend.
27:32I'm outside. When you leave, I will return.
27:36She left you, just like that!
27:39Because of you, shameless! Tell me, how are your studies?
27:43Nevermind that, how fast is your heart racing?
27:48Get lost shameless!
28:27What are you looking for?
28:38I may have insulted the greatness of all women, but there's no excuse for you to behave like a cat.
28:45I was not being a cat, I was looking downstairs.
28:48Why? Can't you go downstairs?
28:52I can go and meet everyone
28:57What's stopping you?
29:01You. Let me pass.
29:07So, if I don't give way, you'll stay there for eternity?
29:14You're wishful thinking. Afterall, nowadays girls have no self-respect, according to you.
29:35"A beautiful light has been released from the heavens"
29:45Come here, I've told you 1000 times how to behave. Now you see? He thought you a maid!
29:53But mother, he was joking
29:55Hmmm, joking? it's only you he thought to joke at?!
29:58Shall I ask him?
30:00Don't get smart with me! How have you done your hair?!
30:06Allah! Like Noor Jahaan!
30:09Noor Jahaan?
30:10The one in 'Zeenat'
30:12'Zeenat?'
30:13You forget everything. You remember that movie we saw 'Zeenat'?
30:20So now we're doing our hair according to movies? 1000 times I've said girls should not watch movies!! Does anyone listen?!
30:28Now don't repeat such nonsense
30:30Why?
30:32People will talk. All our relatives are gathered here.
30:34But everyone compliments me
30:37Yes I'm sure! Not when you turn your back!
30:40How do you know?
30:41Not one person has enquired for you
30:44Everyone knows who I am & that I live in Lahore, there's nothing to ask
30:49You are clueless!
30:51Hassan bhai was only joking but you've pulled off my hair for it
30:54Not yet but I will if I get more cheek!
30:59Ok tell me what to do now
31:01Just stay with aunt Rasheeda, help her, show her affection. Do the same with Suriya.UNDERSTOOD?!
31:14Understood, can I go now?
31:16Take your scarf and go. Listen! wear the blue dress
31:22The blue one...But...
31:24Rabia, you have to wear that dress
31:26Fine I will
31:29When will this girl get some common sense?
31:33Mother?
31:35Are all the wedding preparations done? Anything needed?
31:40No.
31:43by the grace of God, everything is done
31:48Inshallah I have to think about you next
31:52Think what?
31:55The entire community has gathered, if you see a girl you like then tell me.
32:04God Forbid! What are you saying?!
32:06Why?
32:07It's your place to choose a girl. I wouldn't dare! I have exams.
32:12Which inshallah you will pass but don't waste this opportunity
32:20Inshallah with your prayers I will pass but I'm not hopeful
32:28Why? everything ok?
32:34Yes but I don't want to get distracted and become careless.
32:42My Son, your intentions are pure, concience clear, so why would God not help you?
32:49Ameen. Let me get my degree & a job. Only then can we discuss marriage
32:57I can't make any enquiries?
32:59By no means!
33:01Fine, your choice
33:05Mother, don't lose hope. It's only a matter of a year or two. After that you can fulfil all your dreams for me.
33:23Ok whatever you want
33:28What now?
33:30I'm going to meet Faheem
33:31He's been here twice looking for you already. Go
33:39I'll be quick.
33:41Slowly, slowly!
33:52(She recites poetry)
34:12'...Not familiar were the mirrors reflecting action, with the Muslim'
34:18Amazing, today everyone is facing away from me
34:22Assalamualaikum. It's me Bano
34:25Bano? Faheem and Saleem's sister? God, you've changed so much
34:34Last time I came you were away at your aunts house i think?
34:39Yes. Please come in
34:42Amazing, we've met after 2-3 years and yet it feels like we met only a few minutes ago.
34:50Really? must have been someone else
34:55But listen!
34:58Perhaps you came to our house today?
35:02Why would I? I can't meet Suriya until the wedding now
35:08But when did I say you met her?
35:12Well, I thought you said....well I didn't come
35:17You're sure?
35:19I'm sure
35:22Hmmm, Cat
35:24You called me a cat?
35:26Well yes, only a cat can behave as you did today. I'll have to ask bibi if you are a girl or some kind of ghost or demon.
35:36Ghost or demon?!
35:38Haven't you heard? Often they appear in a cat's form
35:43Ok think what you like but please don't mention anything to bibi
35:48That you came to our house as a cat?
35:51That I came to your house
35:55why?
35:57Because the elders have said I cannot come to your house until the wedding
36:02Why? is it you and I that are getting married?
36:05What do you mean?
36:07No I didn't mean that. I mean't.....
36:12Whatever you meant but a person should think before they speak. Kindly don't mention my visit to anyone.
36:22Visiting Cat

Published on Feb 3, 2014
Dastaan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guEDEetf9h8
Transcript

English (United Kingdom)
0:00DASTAAN (Based on the novel 'Bano' by Razia Butt)
0:04I haven't seen Savitri since this morning, it's so upsetting
0:07She is at home Kamini stop worrying
0:09Hassan sir has come
0:11Don't let him wait, bring him in
0:13Come in
0:14Come Hassan son, come
0:17Why were you waiting outside?
0:20Assalamualaikum bibi ji
0:21Wa-alaikumassalaam, live long, live long
0:24How are you
0:25Well
0:26Namaste
0:28Stay happy son
0:29Recognise him?
0:31Of course he is our Rasheeda's son
0:34Mashallah!, Look how tall you've become
0:40Yes, that is true. Come sit
0:42No, I'll sit in the sitting room. I only came to meet you both
0:47Why not sit and talk with us also?
0:51I will not let you leave until you've eaten
0:54No bibi, I ate before coming
0:57Alright sit down. Have some 'Sherbet' (cordial drink).
1:00Sit sit
1:02Sit down son
1:04Alright
1:07Bano has made excellent almond sherbet. I'll call for some
1:11Bano! Bring 3 glasses of sherbet child
1:17So tell me, has he become a proper Muslim?
1:25Oh no, that will never happen
1:29Meaning what?
1:31Meaning, Saleem is completely for 'Congress'
1:35Hassan is asking whether he has changed to 'Muslim league' or not
1:37How can that be? Is not your entire family for Muslim league?
1:43Yes kamini, but everyone has their individual perspective
1:50To me, the formation of Pakistan seems a distant dream
1:53No aunty
1:55Inshallah you'll see this dream become a reality
1:59Inshallah
2:02We will see
2:17Lakshmi, Lakshmi
2:20Yes Bibi ji
2:21Take this in for the guest
2:23Guest? which guest?
2:25The one sitting inside
2:27Since when did Hassan become a guest?
2:29Obviously, he's come from Lahore so he's a guest
2:33You didn't do 'purdah' from him before
2:35Nor am I now
2:37if you don't want to go then just say as much. Send Nain with the tray
2:41But why don't you go, don't you want to meet him?
2:43Allah! Lakshmi you don't leave it alone.
2:46Just call for Nain
2:49So now I have to call for Nain. What issue is there with you going?
2:53Oh Ram! (Hindu God), you're not shy are you?
2:56Why would I be shy?
2:57Hassan is the same to me like my brothers Saleem and Faheem are
3:03Leave it, liar!
3:04I do not lie
3:06Then go give the sherbet to him, only then will I accept that you're not lying
3:14Fine I will talk to him and have him drink sherbet, happy?
3:18Only because I don't have time for your nonsense
3:26Son after every Salah (prayer) there is only one dua (wish),
3:30that Muslim Leave wins every seat, where there is a Muslim Majority
3:34Inshallah (God Willing)!,
3:35Qaid-e-Azam & every Muslim league member will struggle to achieve that
3:41The sherbet has come
3:42I didn't notice the sherbet, I merely thought a cat had come
3:50Saleem also calls her a cat, with love
3:54He did in childhood but not now
3:56Childhood?
3:57I heard him call for you as 'cat' 2 days ago
4:03Kamini, now don't tease our daughter
4:06How is the sherbet?
4:11It's tolerable, just a little bitter
4:15Did you put bitter almonds in the sherbet?
4:18His mouth is bitter so the sherbet would taste bitter to him
4:22Allah forbid that his mouth becomes bitter
4:24Oh no Bibi, it's possible.
4:26In truth, someone said certain things today that has left a bad taste in my mouth
4:30Who was it son?
4:32I don't know, some strange being.
4:35Sometimes it appeared on 4 legs and sometimes on 2
4:38Oh Ram! You see?
4:39I've told you repeatedly to throw that black dog out, it's possessed with Jinn (demons)!!
4:46Absolutely!
4:47So you also believe in all of this (superstition)?
4:50I didn't...
4:54..until today
4:58Where are you going child?
5:00The kitchen, I have many things to do
5:02So much anger in her! So much
5:07We teased her, called her a cat after all
5:20What?
5:21Why was he teasing you?
5:23Go ask him
5:28What's the story?
5:31What would it be?
5:32I've never seen you so angry.
5:36We've met after 3 years, he should have some sense of decorum
5:40He should show some respect, if only because I am his aunt's sister-in-law to be.
5:45He keeps teasing me constantly
5:47Well you are all closely related
5:48Where are you going child?
5:49Family members do have a sense of familiarity
5:52Not in my family
5:56I don't think so
6:01What DON'T you think?
6:02I think something else is the matter
6:05What matter?
6:06I won't say, if I do you'll become a burning coal
6:11I know what you're trying to say
6:13But listen carefully, I don't like disrespectful people who tease others constantly
6:21Today I spoke to him because you insisted. Never again will I enter the same room as him
6:25The cheek!
6:39I don't accept that Pakistan is a temporary craze.
6:42It's our need.
6:43You will see, Inshallah, Pakistan will be a reflection of our true selves.
6:49This is useless talk.
6:51We are already happy. We have no need for mirror reflections
6:56You are happy because as yet you've not become a target for a Hindu and Sikh attack.
7:00How many Muslims are as fortunate here (India)?
7:03Forgive me, if we hand over everything to them, we will never have a voice.
7:09Amazing! We've lived here for 1000 years. Why would we be ignored?
7:19We live here, we are Hindustanis.
7:23If you do not consider yourself a Hindustani then say as much
7:28Forgive me, this is self-delusion.
7:31We have a unique identity
7:34We can never become assimilated with the Hindus and...
7:37Why not? We are all friends. We have Hindu Neighbours; Lala ji, Pandit Ji
7:47But can you marry their daughters?
7:50Do they eat with us from the same plate? No!
7:56We don't need to.
7:58They and we, are happy in our own homes.
8:02It's simple, those people asking for a 2 state split, chanting 'Pakistan's meaning will be La illaha illallah!'
8:10Those people are making fools of us all
8:14They just want blind followers
8:17Are Jinnah and all these leaders doing all of this, only for a Pakistan?
8:23What else? Who else cares enough to even talk to us here?
8:26Exactly the problem.
8:28We have lived here for 1000 years
8:31We are highly educated
8:34Still we Muslims will go unheard
8:38Pakistan has to be created.
8:41Otherwise we will transfer from one hyperreality to another
8:44Hindus will get stronger and stronger and Muslims weaker and weaker
8:48Then you will realise, how important a Pakistan was
8:54This is merely a hypothesis my brother, nothing else
8:59I hope to Allah this remains only a hypothesis.
9:03God forbid we see this hypothesis become a reality
10:24First put this one on her
10:25No, last. The grooms eyes will get red with embarrassment at her beauty. This necklace may end up a hairpiece (Broken)
10:50MASHALLAH!
10:54Mashallah! how beautiful my sister looks
11:02No tears, your kohl will run and create a problem
11:07Why will she cry. She's going to such a wonderful family and husband.
11:13Why should my sister cry
11:18Now be quick, the grooms family have eaten and are asking to take her home
11:24Yes. It's all done
11:49Have you all eaten? Bano?
11:50Yes?
11:51Have you eaten?
11:52Yes I have
11:53Did you like the mutanjal, I had it made especially for you
11:56It was wonderful
11:57Listen, you're not going upstairs are you?
12:00No...I was just going to wash my hands
12:02Hassan has invited a photographer
12:04A family photo will create a keepsake for the entire family
12:07Yes
12:20Listen. Shouldn't we put more kohl in her eyes?
12:23No, Bibi said a simple bride looks more elegant
12:36Who is it?
12:39Me, Bano.
12:41Please open the door I want to meet bhaabi (sister-in-law)
12:43Suriya, your sister in law is calculating. She's even sneaked up here
12:48This door will not open
12:53I've only to say one thing to her
12:59You can say it to her after her wedding
13:04Please let me see her just once
13:07Oh God! If the sister alone is in such suspense, what state will the groom be in?
13:12It's not possible for sister in laws to come in here
13:16But I'm here as a sister, not a in-law
13:19Don't change colours like a chameleon. I will not be taken in by your tricks
13:23Go sit with the groomís party and wait patiently for the bride
13:28Fine, today may be your day. From tomorrow No one can prevent me from meeting bhaabi
13:35Oh Allah!
13:39Oh you?
13:42Are you always found here?
13:45Only until today. From tomorrow there's no need for me to come here
13:51Meaning I'll have to wait outside your home to see you then?
13:56I mean, to see Suriya Khala (aunt)
14:00You and all of them.
14:03You'll all have to plead at the door, only then will I let you in
14:09Such anger?
14:12Normally people are attentive to the groom's family members.
14:16But here no one care for me
14:20Who didn't take care for you?
14:22Tell me
14:26Leave it, it's beyond your ability to help
14:32You've only to command me
14:38Ok
14:40Can you get this door opened?
14:46This door?
14:49You see, I told you.
14:51No no, I will get it opened
14:54Open the door!
14:56Who is it?
14:57Me, Hassan
14:58Can you open the door?
15:10The Photographer is about to enter, you can all do your purdah now
15:18Come in sir
15:25It's the last photo, smile now
17:48Suriya khala is going to your house, so why are you crying?
17:56Because everyone is crying
18:00Just admit that you are thinking of your own time (to leave your family)
18:04I will never leave them
18:09So what, will you take the groom to your own house?
18:15I'll do anything, but I will not go to someone else's house
18:49No matter how much he loves you? Not even then?
18:53Not even then
21:56#A beautiful light has been released by the heavens#
22:07#A beautiful light has been released by the heavens#
22:17#It seems she's a hoor (heavenly beauty) of some sort#
22:27#A beautiful light has been released by the heavens#
22:48#When you walk, the moonlight walks with you#
22:58#when you laugh, a flower gains it's bloom#
23:08#If your lower your lashes, shadows fall#
23:19#A beautiful light has been released by the heavens#
23:49#Those eyes as deep as the sea, are intoxicating#
24:00#Your breathing, has awakened perfumes#
24:10#If you raise your face, then dawn arrives#
24:20#A beautiful light has been released by the heavens#
25:05Listen,
25:09listen please?
25:14Please wake, it's almost time for the Fajr (dawn) prayer
25:18What time is it?
25:214am.
25:24Please get up otherwise bibi will wake up for the prayer
25:31Everybody wakes at 5am, so why are you chasing me out at 4am?
25:36You must leave. The house is full of guests.
25:41If anyone sees you leaving the room, it will be very embarrassing
25:47I'll leave
25:52Just tell me when I can see you next?
25:58At night
26:00Why so late?
26:02I have to wait until then to speak to my own wife?
26:07Yes and don't come into the room before then
26:14Why should it be so?
26:17I accept you're my wife but I won't do everything you ask
26:23I will definately come
26:26to see you
26:29We have guests from the whole of Punjab. If someone sees you it will be degrading
26:35Please don't do it
26:40Alright. Just sit and talk with a little while, then I will leave
26:47Then I will go.
27:03Smile a little?
27:11What kind of smile is this? Smile properly
27:17For the sake of God, please leave
27:19Ok fine I'll leave
27:24but Suriya, my heart will be restless without you
27:30Not for a moment
27:35Go now
27:59Farzana, call bhaabi we have to take this breakfast to Suriya's house. Hurry
28:07Where are you sending breakfast Bibi?
28:09Suriya's in laws house, where else?
28:11I'll take it
28:13No they will take it
28:15They will need to get ready for the Walima
28:18I'll take it, give it to me
28:20Fine but you have to ensure everyone eats breakfast properly
28:25Don't worry, I will feed them with my own hands
28:28Come then
28:35Oh Hassan! Come son, come in
28:40Assalamualaikum!
28:41Wa-alaikum assalaam. Live long, may you always be happy.
28:46What is this son? why have you all gone to such trouble?
28:50It's a tradition and after all we all have to eat breakfast
28:55Yes ofcourse I will call for Bano
29:01My child where are you?
29:06Is it every possible that she will listen
29:09I keep calling without a response
29:12All the time she's silent and lost in thought.
29:14Even when I'm standing in front of her and talking to her,
29:17she's stands there unresponsive smiling to herself.
29:19God knows where her mind is these days
29:24Bano child!
29:25Bibi?
29:32This is the limit child. Where did you go?
29:35Now come take this tray into the Bahu's (daughter in law's) room.
29:41Bano did you not hear me? Take the tray to the room and have breakfast
29:58Bano! leave it. I will call for Najma
30:02No no I will help...
30:03No no, I'll just call Najma
30:06Where are you going? You are completely confused! Take this to bahu's room
30:13What has happened to her?
30:15If she stays up all night then of course this will happen
30:17I've told her so many times not to sleep so late. The night is for sleeping. But she won't listen.
30:23You don't stay up all night do you son?
30:25No
30:26It's not good for anybody's health
30:28Not in the least
30:32Where were you? I've been waiting so long
30:35Nowhere, just here
30:37I thought you'd come straight to me after waking but you...
30:46What's wrong?
30:48You seem worried
30:51Nothing, I'm fine bhaabi. The breakfast has arrived
30:55From my family?
30:57Yes
30:59who brought it?
31:01He did?
31:02He, who?
31:06Hassan....brother
31:08Hassan's come?
31:09Yes
31:10Call him in?
31:13How can I call him?
31:17Well you're the only one here. Call him?
31:21Yes...but...he.....I was thinking....
31:37Are you unhappy with me, for expecting you to do things for me?
31:42(Apologetic) I'm just accustomed to asking others to do things for me. I didn't think
31:46God forbid bhaabi. why are you saying such things? I'll go call him
32:09Go see if the lassi is made child
32:11You should all have breakfast before it gets cold
32:14Hey, has non-one come to have breakfast, I informed everyone to do so son
32:18Doesn't seem as if anyone is coming. I'll go call everyone
32:23Yes, yes. Listen son, don't leave without having breakfast
32:26Yes, agreed
32:27Come, come. Let's go.Let's all go have breakfast
33:12Are you looking for someone
33:14No...I'm...
33:18Breakfast has arrived, I've come to call you
33:22Good good breakfast, let's go
33:28Son, my spit-bucket is inside. Bring it with you, ok?
34:08Hey Deenu, you're standing here and I've been trying to find you
34:11Go tell 'him' that bhaabi is calling him
34:16Who Baaji (big sister)?
34:17The one who came from Bhaabi's family
34:21You mean me
34:26Now....t-that...y-yes....bhaabi is calling for you
34:36You could have told me that yourself, so why call for deenu?
34:42Y-yes...b-but...I...that...you!
34:47You, me, that, that's all
34:50What has happened to you?!
34:51If someone had seen you, they may assume you're shy of me
34:55Why would I be shy of you?
34:57I was only because...
35:00You were only because ...what?
35:03You didn't bring the spit-bucket...

Published on Feb 19, 2014


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVGZFP6b4h8
Transcript

English
0:00DASTAAN (Based on the novel 'Bano' by Razia Butt)
0:47Are you looking for someone
0:49No...I'm...that..
0:53Breakfast has arrived, I've come to call you
0:56Good good breakfast, let's go
1:02Son, my spit-bucket is inside. Bring it with you, ok?
1:42Hey Deenu, you're standing here and I've been trying to find you
1:46Go tell 'him' that bhaabi is calling him
1:50Who Baaji (big sister)?
1:51The one who came from Bhaabi's family
1:56You mean me
1:59Now....t-that...y-yes....bhaabi is calling for you
2:11You could have told me that yourself, so why call for deenu?
2:16Y-yes...b-but...I...that...you!
2:24You, me, that, that's all...
2:24What has happened to you?!
2:26If someone had seen you, they would think you're shy of me
2:29Why would I be shy of you?
2:31I was only... because...
2:34You were only, because ...what?
2:36You didn't bring the spit-bucket...
2:44Ok, well everyone is calling you for breakfast
2:50Yes...well, I came to call her for breakfast
2:54Yes, that I can see
2:58Kamini aunty, shall we go?
3:00Yes, let's go
3:02Kamini aunty?
3:04Yes?
3:05Tell me one thing?
3:07Ask?
3:08Am I so unpleasant that someone should not even take one look at me?
3:13Now..why would someone stare at strangers?
3:19Well, if you've called me a stranger then a stranger I must be
3:24Anyway, it's only a matter of 1 more day. Then I am leaving.
3:30So soon?
3:31Kamini?
3:32Coming Saliha! I am coming Saliha
3:36Don't forget to bring my spit bucket
3:42Stay!
3:45Yes?
3:47Just call me a stranger once. Then I promise, to never bother you again
3:53I have nothing to say
3:55You just did
4:07Hey Ravi! We'll need a few more chairs today
4:10You should have accepted them when I offered them, it's no trouble. Don't worry I will arrange them.
4:18Faheem sir! Yes it's you I'm talking to. Have the caterers arrived?
4:24They've been here since Fajr (dawn). They are to have the walima food ready for 2pm. May Allah help everything to go well
4:29Don't worry. I've set all the boys of the neighbourhood to work. You Faheem 'sir' can simply come, eat and leave
4:36Are you try to say ALL I do is sit?
4:40Oh no! The same happened in Savitri's (his sister) wedding that's why he said it
4:44I was ill at Savitri's wedding that's why...
4:48I see! And at haider's sister, what was her name? Rubina! You were also ill at her wedding?
5:02What is this chant by your 'Qaid-e-Azam'? "If you want a Pakistan then vote for Muslim League"
5:10Tell me, If Pakistan is created, will all of the Muslims from Hindustan leave & go there??! Saleem?
5:17Indeed, indeed (good point)
5:27All the areas with a Muslim majority, such as Assam, Bengal, Punjab, Balochistan, Sarhad, Sindh, Kashmir.
5:36These will join to make an independent state. Where Muslims can live according to our religion, freely.
5:42If Pakistan becomes a strong independent state then the Muslims remaining in Hindustan will also not be mistreated
5:55After the last elections, the congress party has not fulfilled the promises it made to Muslims, let alone grant us independence
6:01If we remain with them, they will never let Muslims progress or give us our rights
6:10After centuries, they've got an opportunity to rule over the Muslims. They are only interested in fulfilling this desire
6:21Brother Naseer, tell me are you for 'congress' or 'Muslim League'?
6:27My whole life I have voted for congress
6:33However listening to these young men, I feel the 'League' has some strengths
6:45Father I'm thirsty. I won't be long
6:49What?!
6:50I'm going to drink water...I'll return in a short while...
7:49Why have you come here?
7:51Why? Shouldn't have I come?
7:53If someone sees you here what will they say?
7:56Nothing. They'll run away themselves with embarrassment
8:00You know. People will talk
8:05What is this Suriya. 'Purda' before AND after marriage?!
8:10This is not Purdah but manners and respect
8:14....and it isn't appropriate for men to be in and out of the room like this (at this time)
8:18This is why I want you to go with me
8:22where?
8:24We'll go out tomorrow. We'll sight-see and have our photo taken
8:28Allah! If someone sees us then it will be very embarrassing
8:34No-one will see us. We'll go secretly
8:38No, No, No. I won't go.
8:42What Suriya? You can't even do this much for me?
8:50What will I say to bibi?
8:52Make any excuse
8:54Tell me, will you come?
8:58you'll come?
9:12Where are you going?
9:13To bhaabi
9:16Don't go yet
9:17Why?
9:21There is a reason
9:23I don't like talking such nonsense
9:26But I enjoy talking such nonsense with you
9:30This is not right
9:32why?
9:33If you talk like this then this tray will drop from my hands
9:36Why would the tray drop?
9:38Because you say such pointless things. Move out of my way
9:42I see!
9:47What pointless things do I say?
9:49I wouldn't know. Move now
9:50tell me? What sort of things do I say?
9:53like...just like you are now
9:55If you keep talking like this then my hands really will drop the tray
9:59If it falls then we'll both pick it up again, together
10:03Bhaabi hasn't eaten anything yet. I have to take breakfast to her
10:07Take the puris out
10:10You're standing here Bano? You reach the limit child!
10:12Did you do what I asked?
10:14Yes...Bibi..I'm going
10:17You haven't have you? You'll have forgotten as usual.
10:20I will do it. Nobody listens to me!
10:26Don't go yet
10:28why?
10:31Because Saleem is in his room
10:33Your mother and sister-in-law were coming to breakfast with you. I stopped them.
10:38Saying I would breakfast with you today and from tomorrow they can. I did good didn't I?
10:43Yes...yes...it's good what you did
10:50what is the matter?
10:52No...nothing's the matter
10:55Listen aunt Suriya.
10:57Lying is an art. Stop testing your greatness at it & tell me clearly...
11:17He came
11:19Who's 'he'?
11:20Him
11:26you know, HIM
11:27Oh right! Saleem came?!
11:30Quietly, everyone will hear
11:32Crazy!
11:35I have to ask - what did you both discuss???
11:39He has requested we go out in the evening
11:45He wants a photograph taken with me
11:47Tell me, how can I possibly go?
11:52So you'll risk the ill wishes of your new husband?
11:55Forgive me, why are you intent on my being slaughtered (by him)?
11:58Allah Forbid! Why do you always talk this way?!
11:59Now tell me what can I do?
12:05Easy…we'll say our distant aunt has become ill
12:11She was unable to come to the wedding so we are going to see her
12:15You'll do this?
12:18What a desire to meet!
12:21No, that's not the case
12:23Lying again?
12:26Tonight at 5pm then?
12:30But…
12:32On one condition
12:34Condition?
12:39You'll bring Bano
12:52You know…
12:54Since meeting you, I've understood the meaning of Love
12:59I can't understand how I've lived this long without you
13:05I swear, I now wish the rest of my life is spent just sitting like this with you
13:11Shall we go have our photo taken?
13:13We will, why the rush?
13:15I'm afraid…what if someone sees us?
13:18With such a large Burqa on you, who can recognise you?
13:22They may however suspect me of gallivanting
13:29What will we do?!
13:32I think we should leave
13:34Wait! I have a solution
13:36What?
13:37Take the burqah off.
13:39Take the burqah off?
13:40Yes
13:46I want to see you like this
13:48You can't even do this much for me?
13:50No
13:51Where are you going?
13:54Stop it now. You want everything your way
13:57Should I abandon 'Purdah' now for you, also?
14:01Fine
14:02Don't complain later…
15:18Yuk yuk yuk
15:20They don't know I'm also here, do they?
15:24No
15:25They think you're here so that Suriya Khala is not suspected of misbehaviour
15:30Thank God.
15:31Otherwise I wouldn't be able to look brother in the eye again
15:36Why what's happened?
15:38Such shamelessness! I wouldn't have imagined my brother would behave like this
15:45What has he done?
15:47First he went to her room, now he has brought her secretly here
15:51My brother has become shameless
15:54He's her husband!
15:56So what? If word gets out then our father will be dishonoured
16:01I would never have dreamed my respectable brother would do such degraded things
16:07 Listen
16:09 I intend to do something more indecent
16:12 What?
16:13 Nothing
16:14 After my wedding I'm thinking of taking my wife on a honeymoon
16:18 What is that?
16:21 After the wedding.....the bride and groom go away together for a few days.
16:27 That's called a honeymoon.
16:30 Unaccompanied?
16:34 Unaccompanied
16:36 God forbid! God Forbid! That's shameful! I would never go.
16:41 So you will be my bride?
16:45 I didn't say that
16:47 You just did
16:48 That's not what I meant
16:51So what did you mean Bano?
16:55Will you go on a honeymoon with me?
16:58Allah! How bad you are!
17:00You are worse than brother. I'm not going to talk to you anymore
17:13Ayub?! Where are my books?
17:16Hassan Son. I hear you're leaving today?
17:20No, I'm leaving in the morning khala
17:24You must come visit us in Rawalpindi. Rabia misses you
17:29But I've never missed him
17:32Her father misses you often
17:36Why are you hurting me?
17:38I do go to Rawalpindi for the league work, but it's difficult to find time to visit anyone
17:45Now that you've asked, I must visit
17:46You must son. I've brought carrot halwa for you. You like it don't you, take it with you
17:52Ok
17:53Take it.
17:55Thank you
17:56Rabia also likes it. I've taught her how to make all Halwas
18:02It doesn't take long for girls to grow up
18:05By the time you get a job, she'll be 16 years old
18:09I'm not for girls studying past 'metric' (secondary school)
18:13But I'm going to study in 'Islamia college for women'
18:17She's innocent, she doesn't understand, her father will never agree
18:22But Why? Girls should also get the best education
18:27I will speak to him, don't worry
18:29You will?
18:31Of course why not? I also study in Islamia College.
18:36Chaudhary Rehmat Ali, the founder of Pakistan's name also studied there
18:40You must study there
18:42Ok khala, I must pack and say goodbye to mother
18:45Yes son, she's upstairs
18:48Have you gone crazy?!....'ta ta ta'. Let's go
19:01You've packed?
19:04when will you return?
19:06After the exams
19:09Pray that I succeed
19:11Ameen
19:12With every breath I pray for you son.
19:15May Allah help you succeed in all the tests of life
19:19May all your dreams be fulfilled
19:22May Allah help you achieve your highest destiny
19:27My dreams will get fulfilled (easily enough)
19:30Please pray that Iqbal's dream comes true. Because it has now become the dream of all Muslims
19:38Mother pray that Jinnah's tour be supremely successful
19:42Ameen
19:46Despite his ill health he is touring the whole country
19:50Our 'Qaid' and Liyaqat Ali are calling for only one thing
19:54If you want a Pakistan then vote for Muslim League'
19:59Mother
20:01If Muslim League wins the vote. Then you'll see
20:04No-one will be able to deny the demands of all of Hindustan's Muslims
20:10If every Muslim in this country has your passion
20:14 then no power on this earth can prevent Pakistan forming
20:20But what can I do?
20:21I'm a mother
20:23I want to see the blossom of wedding Garlands around your head
20:26But you've pushed the entire matter aside
20:30That's not the case
20:32A girl can be looked for
20:35Meaning?
20:36Nothing. I must say goodbyes to everyone, there's little time
20:38Listen…
20:39I won't be long
20:39Hassan! Listen!
20:44really?
20:50The 1946 elections Muslim League won 30 out of 30 main, and majority of the Muslim provincial seats (82%)
20:57An unprecedented event in history
20:59That in a short period, a community unites so completely to stand together
21:05They proved
21:08That Muslims had been wrongly dismissed too long as a 'minority'
21:12In these unprecedented circumstances, Muslims evidenced
21:15that they care, and that they will act. History shows no equal, nor will it
21:21On the 6th of January 1946 the elections proved that Muslim League
21:26is the best and most powerful representative of Hindustan's Muslims
21:33That Qaid-e-Azam (great leader) Muhammad Ali Jinnah, is their Leader
21:37Muslims across the country celebrated
22:15It's hard to believe that after the 1937 elections our party could win such a complete victory
22:22How well Iqbal (the poet) describes it:
22:26When certainty is born in these embers of ashes (the human being),
22:30Then it gives birth to the wings of (angel) Gabriel.
22:34wow
22:35Further he states:
22:38In slavery, neither swords nor plans are effective,
22:42But once you have tasted the certainty of belief, then your chains can be cut.
22:46Can anyone even guess at the strength of his arm?
22:50By the mere glance of a true believer, destiny can be changed.
22:54Can this be achieved in every age?
22:58An age is shaped by humans
23:01Human beings can change their appearance but not their nature
23:05Infact if they put their faith in Allah (swt), they are capable of changing the world
23:12I think if Allama Iqbal was alive today
23:15He would've been so pleased to see how his poetry has influenced us today
23:19I wish this poem becomes our national anthem one day
23:22it will be
23:24This poem will be dear to every child of Pakistan
23:27InshAllah (God willing)
23:29So then
23:31Now that Muslims have won the election
23:35Do you think they will finally get their rights?
23:38Why not? Englands Queen herself will not be able to deny us our rights now
23:43I don't think so. These people will create some fresh obstacle
23:47After congress's defeat, they're already looking over their shoulder
23:51Now let's see what curve ball they throw next
23:55Right, I'm leaving. Prepare for college tomorrow
23:59You won't celebrate the win and take a day off?
24:02At this rate, we'd better prepare for a never ending holiday
24:06I'm off
24:30In which thoughts are you lost Bano?
24:32Nowhere
24:34Something is definately up. Are you missing someone?
24:38who?
24:40Only you can name him
24:44There's nothing like that bhabi (sister in law)
24:47I only know that when a girl smiles to herself like that with tears in her eyes
24:54Something's definately happening
24:56Suraya Khala you're just...
24:58Khala'?
25:00Since when am I your aunt bano?
25:04I was rushing... I didn't think
25:06Really?!
25:07That's why Hassan wanted to bring you with him that day isn't it?
25:11Bhabi you won't tell anyone will you?
25:13Cheeky Monkey, I'll tell everyone
25:16If you do, I'll die!
25:19Allah forbid! If you talk like that again, I'll die
25:22Ok I won't but promise you won't say anything
25:27How can I promise that, If I don't say anything then how will I marry you to Hassan?
25:36You'll marry him won't you?
25:53What a great truth Ghalib (poet) has stated
25:56Every age has it's great deeds
26:01What did you say?
26:05"Ghalib, a worthless person, this love made of me. A man of substance I once used to be"
26:10I'm saying study, studying will secure your future. Without it, you'll lose the girl too.
26:18What else am I doing except studying?
26:21That I can see
26:24The responsibilities towards your mother, a national movement and studies never phased you
26:29But one mere girl has left you quivering
26:37That's not the case
26:40Really? Looked in the mirror lately?
26:43You're constantly smiling. Forgetting Iqbals poetry in favour of Momim and Meen's
26:47Starting off studying and writing, ending up lost in thought and writing her name.
26:51My friend you're condition is dangerous, it needs a cure
26:56There's no cure for what I have
27:00Really? You like her that much?
27:13"Like" is a weak word

Published on Mar 20, 2014