'Smoking is injurious to health.'
'It causes cancer.'
'Smoking is injurious to health.'
'It causes cancer.'
A small company that was launched a year ago,
introduced this pickle in the market.
They have become the most popular brand in the market today.
They have left all the other companies behind.
The time we will take to re-launch our product,
they will use it to strengthen their roots in the market.
Father, I have something important to discuss with you.
We can talk later. We are in the midst of an important meeting.
It's very important, father.
A few days ago I had spoken to you about a new business plan.
You probably don't remember.
Later on, I will explain the plan to you in detail.
As of now, to start the business, I need a capital of fifty million.
Please, father.
Fifty million?
Do you have any idea about what we are discussing, at this meeting?
The fact that Fresh and Fine company is on a downward spiral,
do you have any information about that?
What happened? Say something!
But what is the problem?
This is the problem.
Today, we are in this situation because of a small pickle business.
You are asking for fifty million? Fine, I will give you the money.
But before that,
you will have to bring this ancestral business back on track.
How so?
I am giving you a month.
In this month,
you must find out the formula for this 'Sarala Bala Kuler Achar.'
Meaning?
Meaning the magical spice concoction,
that makes the 'Sarala Bala Kuler Achar,' so popular,
if you can get me that formula in a month,
then why just fifty million,
I will give you a larger amount for your business.
And if you cannot do it, then forget about the money.
Father, are you challenging me?
It's a challenge, if you think of it as a challenge.
But keep the time restriction in mind.
One month.
By accepting the challenge,
you did not take a very wise step, Ranajit.
This is not an easy task.
Prashanta uncle,
I can take up any challenge to get my fifty million.
Though, I will require a little help from you.
Tell me, what can I do?
I require some information about this 'Sarala Bala Pickle Company.'
I can tell you, whatever I know.
Go ahead then.
'This pickle was first made in the Basu house of Palashpur.'
'The neighbours would call this home, the pickle house.'
'A few years after the independence,'
'when this Basu family was on the verge of bankruptcy,'
'at that time,'
'Sarala Bala set foot in this house as a new bride.'
'She could make the tastiest pickles ever.'
'With time, her pickles became quite famous.'
'And then this hobby turned into a profession.'
'Her husband, Srijukto Bogolacharan,'
'initially, started a business on his name.
'But the name, Bogola's pickles,'
'was not a great hit with the buyers.'
'And finally, the company came to be known as Sarala's Achar.'
'People sip the holy Ganga water on their death bed,'
'but Bogola tasted pickle made by his wife, on his deathbed,'
'before he took his last breath.'
Childless Sarala Bala, picked up a girl from the street.
She brought the girl home, and christened her Sruti.
For years she craved to hear the sound of the word, mother,
Sruti fulfilled that void.
Now, mother and daughter have a simple set-up in the Basu home.
'Sruti has started a humble factory in Palashpur.'
'To help the women of the village become, financially independent,'
'Sruti has employed them in her factory.'
'Though the factory was started for preparing pickles,'
the magic spice concoction that makes Sarala's pickles tasty,
'that is something Sarala Devi prepares on her own,'
'in a closed room.'
Apart from Sarala Devi,
only Sruti knows the secret to that spice mix.
"The minute you taste it, it becomes a favourite,"
"this special berry pickle."
I got it.
However, this job is not as tough as you think.
I think we can solve the problem by giving them a small amount.
So, what sort of a girl is this girl, Sruti?
Sruti! Sruti!
Sruti! - What is this?
Sruti, please save me. - What has happened to you?
Save me! Sruti! - Poornima.
My father was trying to forcibly marry me off.
I ran away from home, Sruti, please help me.
Why? How old are you? - I am seventeen.
Sister, I want to study further.
Please, save me. - Hey, hey! What are you doing?
Don't be scared, Poornima. I am there for you.
Sruti, they are dangerous.
There. There she is. That's Poornima out there.
Don't feel scared. No one can take you away from here.
Father. She... She is my wife.
Poornima.
Hey, Sruti, do not interfere in our matters.
Let her come along with us.
Aren't you ashamed of yourself?
You are a woman and yet, you are pushing another girl into hell?
Hey, listen. Reserve your wisdom.
I was already married at her age.
And is that why you are punishing this young girl, right?
Tell me honestly, did you want to get married at that age?
Did you want to get married?
Exactly! This is the problem with women.
When something is forcibly thrust on us,
we take it lying down, without uttering a word.
And we do the same thing to another girl because we think,
she will, like me, accept her fate.
And if someone protests, then she becomes the villain? Right?
Poornima!
Just look at her.
This little girl has an entire lifetime in front of her.
Let her pursue an education and one day, you will see,
the glow from this Poornima will brighten our Palashpur.
Hey, father! Please, drag Poornima here.
The auspicious moment will pass. - Don't you dare!
None of you will dare to touch Poornima.
Otherwise, you will have to face my wrath!
Have you understood. Get out of here, right now!
Get out! All of you!
And you... the groom. - Huh?
Your moustache is not fully grown yet!
And you are already eager to get married?
If you don't want to go to jail for the crime of marrying a minor,
then go back home, right now.
At some point, you will get married,
but your moustache will become grey if you go to jail,
and you will never get married.
I will personally go and drop Poornima home.
And if after that, I see, that anyone tortures Poornima,
or forces her to get married, then you will see the worst of me.
I will report all of you to the police.
Have you understood?
Come on, Poornima. Move aside.
Mother.
Oh, mother!
Mother. I am famished. Please, give me something to eat.
Oh, mother! - I am coming.
I have been waiting with your meal for quite some time.
And now she is...
I don't understand this. There are so many large mirrors in the house,
what make-up do you do by looking into this small mobile phone?
I am not dressing up. This is a sel...
Let me see. Come here. - Hey, what? What?
What, what, what? - Come here. Let's take a selfie.
Smile a bit. Please, smile.
There, now.
Wow, the picture has turned out very well.
Look, you look so sweet.
Rubbish! As if I can look sweet at this age!
I am so old, and she says I look sweet!
Listen, my mother is the prettiest in this whole wide world!
If I give your picture for an advertisement, even today,
you will see, a long queue of suitors outside our house.
Quiet!
Listen, you needn't worry about your mother.
Now, you find someone and get married.
And even if you don't get married, at least have a romantic stint.
The first pre-requisite for having a romantic stint is a boy.
Where will I get a boy?
Now, I had to hear this! Turn around.
Did I hear you say that? Huh? - Hmm.
Is there a dearth of boys for my daughter!
Hey, you are a beautiful girl,
you are so intelligent and educated. And she can't find a boy!
Listen, mother. - Huh?
I don't like talking about marriage and love every day.
I telling you honestly, I don't like it.
I will not pick up this topic again.
Not at all.
But the thing is,
if you do not get married,
how will I ever fulfil my desire of having grandchildren?
How will that happen? - Oh!
Is that the issue?
Oh, dear! This is very easy.
The way you adopted me, I will also adopt someone.
Mother.
Look at you, now.
I said that in jest.
Yes, dear.
That I am not your biological mother,
do you have to always, keep reminding me of that?
Mother, please, don't say that.
Believe me.
Please, don't cry.
Whatever I have achieved to date, is all because of you.
Do you know?
I have so many dreams.
I want to popularise, the pickle you prepare,
throughout the country.
The famous, 'Sarala Bala Kuler Achar.'
And then, I...
I will shout from the rooftop and tell everyone,
this Sarala Bala...
Sarala Bala is my mother.
My mother.
I can never leave you and go away.
I won't be able to go anywhere.
And for that if I have to remained unmarried,
I will remain that way.
But?
But, what after I am gone?
Who will look after you? Tell me?
Mother. Never say such things again.
If you talk like that, I will never speak to you again.
Okay, okay, don't get upset. My sweet girl.
Now, give me your word,
that you will get married.
Okay, fine, I will.
There you go. My sweet daughter.
What happened?
I don't know. I will have to get down and check.
Oh, God!
How long will it take?
I don't know. We can fix it if we find a mechanic.
But it doesn't look like, as if there is a garage on this road.
Press, press, press harder. - Excuse me, brother?
Can you tell me where is the nearest garage?
Go straight and turn to your right at the first turning.
Okay. Thanks.
Ah, listen. Is this Palashpur? - Yes.
And can you guide me to the Sarala Bala pickle factory?
It's close. It's close.
What work do you have?
No, nothing, I had a small errand.
You have left it behind.
Go back on this road, you will see a temple,
you will see a rough track.
Drive straight for five minutes and you will reach the factory gate.
Okay.
Yes, uncle. Tell me.
Have you reached?
Yes, I am almost there.
Listen, make sure you are calm when you talk to them.
Why? - I have made some inquiries.
Many companies have approached that girl Sruti,
and offered to pay her and buy the secret formula of the spice mix.
But Sruti refused.
You must not come across as a company representative.
Meaning? - I mean,
you look like a rich boy,
and Sruti will instantly figure out why you have gone there.
So, go there in the disguise of an ordinary man.
Open up an conversation first.
And then slowly present her with your proposal.
Okay, let me see. - Best of luck.
Hey, listen. - No, brother this won't start without a mechanic.
Hey, no, no, I am not talking about all that.
Look at me. How do I look?
Meaning?
Do I look like an ordinary person?
What are you saying, brother?
Such an expensive shirt, costly trousers and fancy shoes...
And that sun glass. Can an ordinary person afford these things?
Do one thing. Get into the car with me.
What's the point in getting into the car.
Let me get it repaired first.
Hey, just come inside.
Hey, why? - Come on, get in.
Why should I get in the car? - Get in. Just get in.
Hey, get inside, I say. - Hey! Oh, dear!
Brother, how do I look?
Awesome.
You look like the owner of the Fresh and Fine company.
You are also, looking very nice,
just like the driver of my company.
Okay, good.
You do one thing. Go straight on this road.
You will come to a turn, just turn right from there.
There is a garage there.
In the meanwhile, I will finish my work.
Call me, once you are done.
Okay? - Yes, sir.
Hey! - Huh?
I hope I am looking like a regular guy?
Just mess up your hair a bit.
Oh, that's okay. I'll manage.
And those shoes.
Oh, okay, I'll get a pair of slippers.
'Sarala Bala Kuler Achar.' 'Palashpur.'
Sruti didi, the vehicle is here.
Hey!
Why did it take you so long to get here with the stuff?
You had to deliver the goods three days ago. And you have come now?
I will not tolerate this delay, next time.
Go, and put the goods inside.
I have a lot of pending work.
Are you Sruti madam?
Yes. Hey, are you Haripada?
Haripada? - Please, call someone.
I have off load the goods. - Yes, yes.
Yes, listen help him carry the goods inside. - What?
Yes, do it quickly. What are you gaping at?
Go, and help him carry the goods inside.
No, no, you. I mean... Please...
Yes, I get it. We will talk about your salary later.
Hey, put that gunny bag on his head. - Hey, no, no.
Hey, no. What is this? - Go on. Do it.
No, no, no. Don't do that.
Be careful. Watch it. - Hey, no!
Hey, lift it. - There goes!
Slowly, slowly, be careful. Now you pick one. - I'll fall.
Go inside. Go. go. Lift that. - Huh!
Lift it. Lift it. Hurry up!
Ah! - Hey!
What? What did you do? Is everything alright?
Get up. Let me see. - I am fine.
Nothing is wrong with me. - Who is asking about you?
My gunny bag. Move aside! Move aside! - Huh?
Move aside. Let me see.
Oh, huh! The look at your face!
You can't even carry a gunny bag!
And look at how many bags are still left!
Get up! Get up! Quickly, get up!
Get up, I say! Get up! - Oh, no!
Get up! Let me see.
Get up! get up!
Go. Watch your step.
Hey, why are you taking unsteady steps? Let me see. Hey!
Hey, slowly, slowly, slowly. Be careful.
Walk properly. Keep it here.
Keep it! Keep it! Be careful. Careful.
Get the rest of the bags and arrange them here. Got it?
If you drop a single bag,
I will deduct it from your salary.
I am in the office room.
Come to the office room, after you are done with arranging the bags.
"When happy, at times you add an extra pinch of salt,"
"You have kept it in the call of creation with sweet hands."
"Hope it doesn't dry up."
"The minute you lick it, you are trapped with,"
"this special berry pickle."
"The minute you taste it, it becomes a favourite,"
"this special berry pickle."
Haripada! - Yeah?
"This special berry pickle."
I am in this condition at the very beginning.
Who knows what will happen next?
'Haripada!' - Yes.
May I come in?
Come in. Sit down.
What did you do before this?
What work were you engaged in?
Accounts. I kept accounts.
Accounts.
Your face looks decent.
You could not even lift a few gunny bags properly.
I understood when I saw you at first.
You are not fit for this work. - May I come in?
Yes, come in.
Give it to Haripada.
You will have to stay here from today. - What?
You will have to stay here from today.
That room out there.
They will guide you. You can stay there.
Just before sleeping,
Pour carbolic acid on the doors and windows.
Carbolic acid? Why?
Because 'Astik Muni,' frequents this place?
Should I pour carbolic acid on 'Astik Muni?'
Don't you know the meaning of 'Astik Muni?' - No.
Snake. - Huh.
And not an ordinary snake. Krait.
Though, none of us has ever been bit.
But still, there is no harm in being careful. Right? Sit.
Here. Take this. - What?
Hold it. It's an apron.
They will give you the cap and gloves later.
At our factory, according to old customs,
we bathe and prepare pickles with clean clothes on.
Have you brought your luggage? - Huh?
Are you carrying you clothes? - No.
No. I mean, I didn't know I'll have to stay here? - And the money?
Haven't you brought the money?
Money? Money? - I got it.
Take this. Go to the market in the evening and buy some clothes.
I will deduct this amount from your salary.
Is that okay?
The fan in the room is defective.
Keep the doors and window open. There won't be any trouble.
Mosquitoes won't bother you. I will give you a repellent.
What else is there to watch out for? - What do you mean?
No, I mean. There are mosquitoes, snakes...
The fan doesn't work.
What else is there? - You will get a salary,
of eight thousand rupees per month. One day off every week.
You will get two square meals. What else do you need?
No, no, I don't want anything else. I have it all!
It's getting cold. - Huh?
Your tea. - Oh?
Have it. Then you can give a test.
What sort of test?
First, have the tea and then you will figure it out.
Come here.
You saw all the work we do in our factory.
And these two rooms here,
are where we store all the raw goods and spices.
Spice mix?
I mean, do keep the Sarala Bala special pickle spice mix, here?
Oh, wow!
I see you know about our spice mix.
The things you say.
Who hasn't heard of Sarala Bala's special pickle spice mix.
Then I think I have brought you into the right room.
Yes, of course.
Then, I think you will score well in the test?
Test? - Yes.
I just told you that I will take a test.
Oh? Yes.
All set? - Yes, I am ready.
Can you point the 'methi' out to me? - Where?
Here.
Oh, here?
Methi?
Madam.
This one. Not this?
Methi. - Nice.
Very good.
Did I not tell you, I know all the spices?
Now, point out the 'paanch phoron.'
'Paanch phoron?'
'Paanch phoron is even easier.'
One, two, three, four, five.
This one.
'Phoron. Paanch phoron.'
So, have I scored full marks in the test.
Yes, zero on hundred.
No, believe me. But I know the stuff.
No, I mean, I know.
I know cashews, raisins and cloves.
Actually, we are in the sweetmeat business, that's why.
So, have I got the job.
Can I start working? - No.
I cannot give you this job.
No, no, madam. Don't do that.
I have come to you with a lot of hope.
I will give up my life if I don't get this job.
What are you saying?
I am absolutely right.
I am in desperate need of this job.
Okay. Okay, fine.
I will give you the job but,
first, I will monitor your work, and if I like it,
only then will I give you a permanent job.
Thank you.
No, I mean. Thank you.
Yeah, tell me.
'Hello, brother. I have repaired the car.'
'Where are you?'
I am here for some work.
'Give me the location, I will come there.'
No, no, you needn't come. Stay where you are. I'll come.
'Okay.'
Let's go, brother.
I have repaired the car. Let's go home.
Hey, no, no, I won't be able to go home today.
Means? - What else?
The task is not as simple as I thought.
I am unable to understand what you are saying?
You needn't understand anything. I'll explain it to you later.
I will have to stay here for a while to get my work done.
You can go home. - But where will you stay in this village?
Why? At the factory.
You don't have to understand anything.
I will explain everything later. - For the time being, just go home.
When should I come?
I myself, don't do that.
The minute I get to know, I will call you.
Now, you go, I will inform father. - If I go like this...
Go! - Hey.
Bye, bye.
Hey, no, no! Wait! Wait!
Give me your phone. - My phone?
Yes. - What will you do with my phone?
It's a cheap phone and the digits also don't work properly.
Even the battery is down.
Don't talk so much and just give me the phone.
What is this? What are you doing?
An ordinary man has an ordinary phone.
After today, this is your phone, and this is my phone.
If I take such an expensive phone home,
my wife will suspect me.
Hey, the way you are acting as if I have married you off,
and sending you home with a new bride?
I don't understand what's going on, brother.
I came here as the driver, and I am leaving as the owner.
That is where you are making a mistake.
You came here as the driver.
But you are leaving dressed as an owner.
What do you want?
What happened?
Is something the matter? - No.
No, I mean. Actually...
You have to do a lot of work in the morning.
Go and take a rest.
And why are you peeping inside?
Do you want to say something?
Mosquito repellent. I want a mosquito repellent.
Go to your room. You will get it.
Can I come inside once?
Dang it!
Haripada!
Take this. Mosquito repellent.
Oh, yes, curiosity is, a good quality,
but I do not appreciate curiosity to the point of intrusion.
You must do as much as, you are asked to do.
Mother. - Yes?
Give me your phone.
Let's go, uncle.
Yes, tell me, father. - What is the matter?
I have been trying to call you for a long time.
You are unreachable.
Yes, tell me about it. There is a constant network problem here.
I heard that you will not come home for some time.
I will have to stay in Palashpur for a few days.
Anyway.
I am very happy to see that you are trying so hard.
'But you must do whatever you have to, soon.'
Remember, you have a month in hand.
Hmm. - See you, then.
Best of luck! - Hmm.
Thank you.
Mother. - Hmm?
Oh, mother. What have you cooked today?
Why? What do you feel like eating, dear?
Today, I have this urge to eat 'chingri macher malai curry.'
Is it? So be it.
'There is no one in the factory at this hour.'
'Should I try to go in, once?'
Oh, uncle. Please, turn the rickshaw around.
Hey, you can pick it up tomorrow.
No, mother, you don't understand. I must see the accounts today.
Er... Why are you behaving like a baby?
We won't be able to reach the market before it closes down.
Nothing will happen, mother. Trust me.
I'll go, get the book and come back. Promise.
Please. - Ugh! Dear, I don't know!
Listen, please turn the rickshaw around.
'Oh, uncle, please ride fast.'
'Hey, what's the point in saying that? Can he fly or what?'
Oh, mother. Please, stop.
Uncle, please, peddle fast.
Oh, dear!
There is a load shedding!
'I told you, there is no need to come.'
'Okay, mother, don't worry about all that.'
'I will use a torch.'
This girl overdoes it.
Oh, brother, please turn the rickshaw around.
Oh, God, I did not even lock the door.
There it is.
Thank God. Ugh!
Have you got it? Are you happy?
Yes, I got it.
You got the book, but will you get the prawns in
the marketplace at this hour?
The entire stock will be over.
Ride on, uncle.
Let's go, let's go, let's go.
Look here, madam.
You are an old lady, and are like my mother.
I have no wish to argue with you.
Please call your daughter, I will speak to her.
Sruti is sleeping.
What? - Actually, she worked till late in the night,
to go through the accounts.
Hey, we are the ones who have lost our sleep?
I fell into your daughter's trap,
I spoke to father and gave you such a huge amount of money.
And now if you ditch us like this,
what will father think of me.
Oh, Sruti is here. Sruti, what's up?
Return the money, It's already late. Give it, Give it.
We will need some more time.
What? - This is not done!
Don't we have to earn our living?
And besides, I am sure you remember the terms of the agreement.
If you cannot return the money within the stipulated time,
you will have to give us your factory and along with that,
the formula for your spice mix.
No, no, no. I want to say something.
According to the legal agreement, we have another six months. Right?
Hey, that is why we are quiet.
But your son is talking a bit too much? - Sruti.
Sruti. - I haven't really said anything yet.
Let these six months pass. I won't say anything to your face,
I will show it to you in action.
You may get out of here, now.
Fine, we are leaving today.
But I will come back again.
Let's go, Bacchu.
If I lose my temper,
I go crazy.
I will see you both, later.
Get out! Get out, now!
Will it do to get so angry, dear?
Keep your cool.
But I simply don't understand one thing, mother.
What is the meaning of coming to our house every day,
and behave in this offensive way? We still have the time.
It's not their fault, dear.
We haven't paid back much in the last one and a half years.
But mother, I am trying every day.
How would they understand that, my dear?
Haripada. - Hmm.
Why don't you lend a hand? We can do it faster.
Me?
I have never done this work in my life.
So what, if you haven't?
When I came to my in-law's house as a new bride,
I did not know how to do any work.
Over time, I have learnt to do everything.
Hey, I will teach you. Sit down. Sit here.
You will see, it's very simple.
Hey, sit properly.
Sit properly.
Take this.
Put twenty jars in each box.
Your family is in great need of money, isn't it?
Why do you say that?
I can make out.
You have very little focus on your work.
You have just come here for money, am I right?
No, no, nothing of the sort.
Yes, I am a bit uncomfortable. But that's okay.
Do you see, I cannot help breaking into my broken English.
Do you know, I had a dream as a child.
Is it? - I will mutter in English,
and eat with a fork and spoon.
Oh, my God.
Yeah, that's it.
I have put the jars into the box. Now, tell me, what next?
Okay, lift this box, and go and keep it there.
I will keep it. I will keep it.
I will keep it right away.
Oh, dear! It is so heavy! Oh, mother!
It is so heavy. - Is Sruti here?
Sruti didi?
I'll go and check. I'll see.
I'll go and call her. I'll call her.
Tell me?
Is Sruti madam inside.
Sruti madam is not here. She has stepped out.
You can tell me. I work here.
No, actually, I was supposed to come yesterday.
But I couldn't come because Shefali had a baby.
How many children do you have?
I am not married yet.
You just said that you couldn't come because Shefali had a baby?
That is my goat's name.
Have you ever heard that a human being
can have three babies at a time?
It's not possible, right? - No.
Oh, I see. I of course, have no idea about this issue.
What issue? - What?
About a human being or a goat?
To tell you the truth, both.
So, are you Mr. Haripada?
Oh, yes, I am Haripada.
Oh, I see.
You are late.
Meaning? - Since you did not come yesterday,
they hired this Haripada.
Are you also, Haripada. - Yes.
This is so astonishing. - Yes.
I suggest, you go home.
No, I won't. - Hmm. Meaning?
I mean, I stay in Gadadharpur.
There is no train back to my place, at this hour.
So what if there is no train. Take a bus.
Yes, there is a bus. But I cannot afford the ticket.
Oh, is it? You should've told me earlier.
Take it.
Your bus fare.
The bus fare is not so much.
Hey, it's not a problem. Please, keep the money.
In times of need, only Haripada can help Haripada.
It's true, I did not get the job,
but I am very happy to make your acquaintance.
Thank you. Thank you.
See you, then. - Yes, see you.
Travel safe, huh. - Hmm.
Bacchu da. Take this. - Hmm?
Tea. - Pass me a cup.
Uncle.
Don't you have sugar? Tell me?
Should I add some more?
Oh, yes, please.
Bacchu, these days,
is inclined to love sweet a little more.
Hey, don't talk rubbish. - Brother.
At what time will the bus for Gadadharpur come?
It is about time.
Uncle, where did you go?
I went to the Sarala Bala pickle factory.
Why?
Does your wife want to eat pickles?
I am a bachelor.
I had come here for a job.
But I did not get the job.
They hired another boy.
But, he is a very good boy.
He gave me the bus fare to go home.
Then we must check out the fellow.
See you.
Give me the tea.
'Haripada.'
Once you arrange the stuff on this side,
there are a few cartons inside the room,
transfer them into the vehicle.
Sister, there is a lock on the door.
Oh, okay. Go to Sruti didi's room,
you will see a key hanging on the wall.
Take the key and,
take out the stuff from the room,
and put the key back in Sruti's room.
Fine.
Cart them carefully. They are full of glass jars.
Yes, yes. Okay.
The key to the magical spice mix.
Madam. May I come in?
Why are you here?
Actually, I am embarrassed about what happened in the morning.
And so, I have come here to apologise.
Actually, I get a bit worked up, if there is a fight.
When I get angry, I say things, I don't mean.
You can leave , now. - Hey!
Stop calling me that.
After all, we will get married in a few days.
Will you still, address me like that?
I will marry you? Huh!
Just stop all this. Got it?
The place you are standing in,
I will own this place in a few days. So, if you don't want to lose it,
then say yes to my wedding proposal.
And then the both of us will own this place. That's it.
Hey, listen.
Neither will you own this factory, and nor will I marry you!
What an attitude?
What do you think of yourself, huh?
Is it because of your beauty or is it because of the spice mix?
Let go of my hand!
And what if I don't let go?
'You have no choice but to leave her hand.'
Hey, who are you?
Who are you?
Since you are using that familiar tone, I will do the same.
My name is Haripada.
Haripada.
That simple and straightforward, Haripada?
I heard of you as a child. - Is that so?
That Haripada is not so tiny and neither is he straightforward.
What is your name?
Hey! Are you new to this place?
And that's why you don't know my name.
I am Bacchu.
Everyone in this district knows me.
Oh, dear!
Your name doesn't suit your condition.
Baby Bacchu will suit you better.
I am telling you politely, do not create trouble.
Just get out of here. - Leave me, I say.
Leave me.
Leave me, I say!
So you have hired a goon, is it?
Have you hired a goon?
You may leave this place, now.
No, I am talking to you.
Go. Get out.
I think I have seen you somewhere.
Where have I seen you? Tell me?
Huh, I am sure I will remember.
'Loser!'
No one will bother you again.
Go to your room.
Haripada, go to your room.
Sorry.
I...
I cannot tolerate this any longer.
I feel scared at every moment.
I live in fear of losing this place.
I cannot trust anyone.
I suspect everyone of having an ulterior motive.
As if everyone around us,
is trying to find out the secret to our spice mix.
If you don't mind,
may I ask you a question.
You said that,
there are a lot of people who are ready to buy this factory.
Why aren't you selling the factory?
What are you saying, Haripada?
Do you know,
how many families in Palashpur,
depend on this factory for their livelihood?
Shikha di.
Shikha di's husband is very ill.
He is bed-ridden.
Shikha di works here,
to fund her children's education,
and her husband's treatment.
Malati is expecting a baby.
And Shiuli.
Shiuli has no one. Neither her father nor her mother.
Shiuli works here during the day.
And goes to the night college to study.
Do you know, Haripada, the flavour of our berry pickle,
doesn't taste divine just because of the spice mix.
The touch,
of these girls hands,
and their love makes it so tasteful.
Our battle is that of,
human labour with machines.
The touch of human hands.
I have a lot of dreams associated with this factory.
When, for the first time,
I spoke to my mother about setting up this factory,
just for my sake my mother,
signed the money lenders' agreement papers.
And as far as the spice mix is concerned,
my mother has never spoken about it to anyone except me.
She agreed,
to sign that off in the agreement papers.
I am, losing this battle, bit by bit, every day.
The mother who picked me up from the street and gave me a home,
what am I doing to her?
I am dragging that mother on to the streets.
"I wake up in the morning and say to myself,"
"let me conduct myself with grace during the day."
"Whatever our elders ask us to do,"
"Let me be able to do that work with a pure heart."
Very good.
Now, tell me, who is the author of this poem?
You tell me? - Madan Mohan Tarkalonka.
Wow! Very nice.
Now let me see,
whether you all remember what I taught in the last class?
What is the name of the country, we live in?
India. - Very good.
Now, how many of you can write the spelling of, India?
Nice, all of you can do it.
Okay, Durga, go and write it on the board.
Here. Hold the chalk.
Wow! Awesome!
Let's give Durga a big round of applause.
Very nice. Go and sit in your place.
Listen, what I'll teach you now,
all of you must listen to it carefully.
I will ask you questions during the next class. Okay?
Okay, sister. - The first is the moon,
the second is the phase and the third is the eye.
And the fourth is the Vedas.
Fifth refers to the five arrows, and six is the weather.
Seven is the sea,
and in the eight place are the 'Ashta vasu's.'
Nine is the nine planets and at number ten is direction.
Will all of you remember this?
Yes, sister. - I will ask you at the next class.
And you there, Gopal.
You are not allowed to forget your lessons.
Sister, you know a lot.
Can there ever be an end to learning?
What you are learning today?
When you grow up, you will see,
there is so much more to learn in the same topic.
What happened? Didn't you understand?
No, for example, what do we know about the sun to date?
The Sun rises in the east, and sets in the west.
Wow! Very good.
But when you grow a little older,
do you know, what you will come to know? Tell me?
The Sun does not rise from any direction.
And neither does it set anywhere.
Because the Sun stays in one fixed place.
And our Earth, revolves around the Sun.
Have you understood, what I said?
Okay, then today's class ends here.
Go home and revise the lesson I taught you, properly.
Okay, sister.
Okay, go. You are free for the day.
Class over! Class Over! - Class over! Over!
Class over!
What is it?
When did you wake up?
Just now.
Did you have tea? - No, no.
Okay. Come along.
Let me treat you to a special tea prepared by my mother.
Oh, dear! Is it? - Yes.
Come. Come in.
Sit down.
The days I teach the children in the morning,
my mother sends me tea in a flask.
Why are you standing? Sit down. - Hmm.
Actually, unless, I drink tea prepared by my mother,
I cannot begin with my day's work.
Here, hold it.
It's gone cold, isn't it?
No, no.
How is it?
Awesome.
Take time out and come to our house.
I will treat you to piping hot tea prepared by my mother.
'Hello, brother.' - Hello, tell me.
'Sir, has given me an agreement.'
'He wants you to get Sruti madam to sign it,'
'or else, sir will come there.'
Where are you? - 'I am in Palashpur.'
Wait for me at the usual place.
And listen, do not come inside.
'Okay, you come out,'
'I will reach in another ten minutes.'
Okay.
Hey! Listen!
This way. This way. Look here.
Hey, where have I seen you before this?
Hey, have you forgotten? We met last night!
I am not talking about last night. I have seen you before.
I have seen you somewhere before that.
I cannot recollect. Where have I seen you?
Let me know when you remember.
Hey! What do you mean by, if I remember?
What do you mean by that? Listen.
My name is Bacchu, have you understood?
Everyone knows me in this district.
Listen, all the houses in this Palashpur,
have been built by money, borrowed from my father.
Have you understood?
Listen, that lotus pond in Palashpur... Look.
Have you seen that? - Hmm.
This is a very famous area. People say ghosts reside here.
The number of people,
whose legs I have tied and thrown into this lotus pond.
Only this Bacchu knows that. Do you understand?
Don't act over smart. Don't act over smart.
Listen to me very carefully.
Don't act over smart.
Otherwise, you will join the bodies in the pond. Got it?
What are you laughing at? Why are you laughing?
What happened? Oh, okay.
Look, brother, you are right.
One dead body is bound to sink here.
But, that won't be me.
Did he just threaten me?
Hey! Hey!
Brother. - Give it to me.
It's right here.
Brother. - Hmm?
For how long will you have to stay here?
Not for long. I am almost done.
May I ask you a question? - Hmm, tell me.
You look depressed.
Is everything alright?
Yeah, don't worry.
Everything is fine. Everything is okay.
Okay, listen. What I am saying is,
if my father sends someone from the office for any reason,
just call and warn me.
Fine. - Perfect.
Then, may I take your leave, now? - Yes.
See you. Travel safe. - Yes.
Excuse me, brother.
Do you make keys here?
Does this look like a shoe shop?
How long will it take for you to make a key?
Till it is done.
Okay, listen, I am in a hurry.
I have lost my key.
I have this impression. Will it do?
Do you want to commit theft?
Why would I commit theft?
People generally bring the lock if they want to make a key.
They don't keep impressions of the key, for fear of losing it.
That's why I made that comment.
Will this do, or will you require more?
Please, sit down. I'll just prepare the key for you.
What is this? Why are you lifting the gunny bags?
Haripada! - Haripada is not here.
What do you mean, he is not here? - I am right here. I am here.
What is the matter?
Where did you go at this hour?
I went to the market. I had a small errand.
I told you yesterday that,
we are expecting a delivery of goods at this time. Go and lift them.
I will lift them - And, listen.
After you store these bags, come and see me in the office. Okay?
Yes. - I will discuss the accounts with you.
Yeah. - Go, go, keep them carefully.
Hey, Haripada. You have dropped a paper.
What is this? - Nothing.
Hey, you dropped my gunny bag again?
How many times have I asked you to carry them carefully!
Do you know how hard we work to buy,
these bags. - I am sorry. I will pick it up.
I am picking it up. I will keep it.
And this time, I am really telling you,
I will deduct the damages from your salary.
I haven't received a single pay-out and you will deduct already?
Oh, dear!
Let me see, how much of it is done?
Yes, yes.
Here.
Add four dry red chillies.
And this much...
Just add this much nigella seeds.
Okay, wait.
One, two,
three, four... - Yes.
Four. - That's it.
And,
And this much... - That's it.
Okay?
Tell me, father.
Have you received the agreement paper.
Yes, I have received it.
Listen, make an agreement with Sruti.
'She will give us the formula for the spice mix,'
'and we will give her employment in our company.'
And I have left the space for the salary amount vacant,
fill up the amount she asks for.
'Get that signed and come home as soon as you can.'
We don't require the agreement any longer, father.
Just keep the fifty million ready.
Really? Proud of you my son.
Thank you, my dear, dad.
'Saralabala Pickle.'
That's it. Take.
Use this cloth, to cover it properly.
Tie it up tightly.
Each time, while preparing the spice mix, you say the same thing.
Why so?
Do I just say it for fun? Huh?
This berry pickle is like the Goddess Laxmi for our family.
It is a family tradition.
And it is a treasure from the past.
I would sit with my grandmother and learn how to prepare this spice mix.
But there is no use in sitting and learning for so long.
I still cannot make it the way my grandmother used to.
You know, it was as if my grandmother had magic hands.
The things you say, mother.
This magic spice mix,
is driving large companies out of business!
So you say? - Yeah.
Okay, let's go. We have had a good gossip session.
Yes, let's go. - It is already so late.
Hey! The keys?
Your key is right here. - Yes.
Let's go. Oh, dear! - Come on, let's go.
Careful. - Let's go, let's go.
Come. Watch your step.
'Sister, I will be a bit late tomorrow.'
'Please, come early in the morning to open the factory gate.'
'Don't worry, I will be here on time.'
Yes! Yes!
Finally! This boy will go, home.
All my struggles are over!
All I can see is my new business.
Hey, should I inform my father?
No, no, I will go and tell him face-to-face.
No, no, let me just tell him. Let me tell him.
No, I'll go and tell him tomorrow.
What do I do?
I am feeling so restless. Let me just tell him!
Daddy, daddy! Pick up the phone, daddy!
Come on.
Father, please, take the call. Take the call.
'Tell me.' - Yes, daddy! Yes, hi.
'What is the matter? Is your work done?'
Yes, yes! I have done it!
Oh, good! Very good! When are you coming back?
Tomorrow! I will come back tomorrow.
Okay, listen I now know all the ingredients,
that are required to prepare the Sarala Bala pickle.
Oh, yes. I have also picked up a sample of the spice mix.
And I have also taken a picture.
Very good. Very good.
You... Send me all the pictures to me, right now.
Yes, my dear, dad. I'll send them to you right away.
Now,
let's see who can compete with us, now!
'What are you saying Haripada?'
'Do you know,'
'how many families in Palashpur,'
'depend on this factory for their livelihood?'
'The flavour of our berry pickle,'
'doesn't taste divine just because of the spice mix.'
'The touch of these girls hands,'
'and their love makes it so tasteful.'
'Our battle,'
'is that of human labour with machines.'
'Just for my sake,'
'my mother signed the money lenders' agreement papers.'
'And as far as the spice mix is concerned,'
'my mother has never spoken about it to anyone except me.'
'She agreed,'
'to sign that off in the agreement papers.'
'I am, losing this battle,'
'bit by bit, every day.'
'The mother who picked me up from the street and gave me a home,'
'what am I doing to her?'
'I am dragging that mother on to the streets.'
What is the matter?
What are you thinking about with such a sad face,
early in the morning?
No, no, actually, I could not sleep last night.
What are you doing here so early in the morning?
Everyday...
I come out for a morning walk at this hour, every day.
So, I came this way while jogging.
And I came and saw you sitting with that sad face.
Is something the matter?
No, no, there is nothing wrong with me.
I better go inside and sleep a little.
Hey, no!
There is no point in sleeping now. Come on.
Where? - Why? With me, for a morning walk.
No, no. Look, I am not feeling very well.
Let me go in... - Listen to me.
You will see how the fresh morning air,
rejuvenates your body.
Look, this morning walk and all that... - Hey!
"Better come running."
"Forget about all your quarrels."
"Set your pride aside and spread your wings."
"Come and soak your soul in pure bliss."
"When happy, at times you add an extra pinch of salt."
"Don't be fooled by the black."
"You have kept it in the call of creation with sweet hands."
"Hope it doesn't dry up."
"The minute you lick it, you are trapped."
"The minute you taste it, it becomes a favourite."
"The minute you lick it, you are trapped with"
"this special berry pickle."
"The minute you lick it, you are trapped with,"
"this special berry pickle."
Didn't you enjoy the morning breeze?
Now, you must go for a morning walk with me, every day.
You will feel good. - Oh, my!
What is this? Why are you here at this hour?
Dear, my son has had a high fever since last night.
Both of us applied a cold compress all night.
But to no avail.
Have you been to a doctor?
I asked the doctor to come in the morning today.
He said, we should take him to the hospital.
But, dear, I have heard hospitals are very expensive.
Where will I get the money from?
If you could lend me some money.
We will repay the amount by working in your factory.
Oh, no, don't say that.
And there is no question of returning the loan.
You go to my house. I will call and inform my mother.
My mother will give you the money.
Sister. What you have done for us I will never forget it, sister.
Don't stay here and waste time.
You all better leave.
Once your son recovers you can join the factory. Okay?
You can work here.
And I will be able to pay you a salary of five thousand rupees.
Will that do?
May God bless you, my dear.
May God bless you.
Now, don't stand here and waste time.
Okay, dear. - Wait.
Wait a minute.
And make sure, you take him to the hospital today itself.
And contact me if you require anything at all.
Yes, sure. - Auntie.
Please, take this.
I had some savings.
They will come in handy in your hour of need.
Please, don't refuse, auntie.
Am I not like your son?
Oh... - No, please, don't say thank you.
Don't say it.
Go. Travel safe.
Haripada. - Yeah?
Did you give away all your savings?
Why?
If you can give them a job when your business is in crisis,
so, can I not help them with a small amount of money?
Do you know, I was very upset since morning.
But now, I am fine. I am feeling better.
I better go.
I will change and start with the day's work.
You are a good man, Haripada. A good man.
"We need someone..."
"to fall in love with." - Hey! uncle. How are you?
Hey, hey, sister!
Oh, grandma! Grandma, are you at home?
Oh, grandma!
Hey! Why are you silent? - What happened?
Your boss is shouting, you also call out to her.
Why are you hitting me? - Call her.
Call her then. - Okay, I'll call out. Hey!
Grandma!
Oh, grandma!
Hey, look here, your son-in-law has come.
What did you say? - Why?
It was a mistake to bring you here.
Quiet. Keep quiet!
What is the matter? Why are you here at this hour?
Actually, I had some work.
But Sruti is not home. - No, no, Sruti is not required.
I am here to meet you.
Seek her blessings.
Do it. - Oh, yes.
Hey, it's okay. It's okay.
Why do you seek my blessings all of a sudden?
Grandma, get used to this from now on.
From today? - Yes.
Why dear? What is so special about today?
I am feeling shy. - Huh.
Actually, my boss,
has decided to marry you?
Me?
Oh, no! He has decided to marry your daughter.
So, is my daughter aware of this?
I have given her a slight hint.
Sruti's opinion is not important, after all, your word shall be final.
Whatever it is, you are her mother. - Yes.
Elders mean 'mahajan.'
What is there to drag your father into this?
I did not mean a moneylender. - Oh, okay.
So, is your father aware of what you want?
No, no, forget about my father.
All my father wants is to take over your factory.
I am not like that.
If I become the son-in-law of this house,
then let me see, whose father takes over this factory.
Your father is the first one, who will come?
Look, I do not have an opinion on this matter.
I will agree with the decision, my daughter takes.
You all don't waste your time, dear. You better leave.
So, you are giving your consent?
No, dear, I am not.
Why?
Stand in front of the mirror and ask yourself this question.
You will get the answer.
I have a lot of pending work in the kitchen. See you.
She asked me to stand in front of the mirror,
and ask the question.
Hey, is there something on my face? Look properly.
Look. - Wait, wait, let me see.
Oh, boss. - What?
You have a beard on your face?
Oh, dear!
It would have been better had I shaved? - Yes.
Shave your beard before you come here again.
Let's go. - Come on.
You require two fifty pieces, correct?
Fine. Yes, we will deliver the goods tomorrow.
Okay. Bye.
Thank you.
Don't do all that work out in this hot sun.
You will fall ill.
No, no, I am fine.
You needn't worry.
See you.
Malati!
May I come in, sister?
Yes, can you please, ask Malati to come in?
Malati hasn't been coming for the past day or two, sister.
She is about to have a baby. She is unwell.
While at work, she fell ill.
And that's why?
But all her work is done, I see?
I mean, actually...
What are you dithering? What is the matter?
Actually, Haripada told Malati,
not to come to work and rest at home.
Then who did all her work?
Actually...
Haripada did it.
He asked me not to tell you, sister.
Please, don't say anything to Haripada.
Okay. You may go now.
If he finds out, I told you...
As I said, I will not say anything.
Haripada!
Haripada.
Haripada?
Haripada, are you falling ill?
Haripada?
Oh, dear! You are burning with fever.
I repeatedly told you,
not to work outside in the afternoon sun.
Now, look at yourself.
What do I do?
Har... Haripada.
Mother.
Oh, mother.
Hello. Mother.
Yeah, tell me? Have you left?
No, there is a problem here.
Oh, my! What is that?
Why? What happened?
Has something happened?
No, no, nothing is wrong with me.
But Haripada is burning with fever.
Oh, the poor, dear.
The poor boy, he has left his home and come so far,
to work so hard for us.
Will it be wise to leave him here alone?
No, no, that may not be the right thing to do.
But what can you do alone?
Let me do one thing.
Let me stay back here tonight.
But that is very dangerous.
That area is not so safe.
You don't understand, mother.
How can leave Haripada alone, like this? You tell me?
Let me stay with him for some time.
Then I will go and sit, in the office room.
What can I say, dear?
So you decide and do whatever you deem fit?
Call me if you need something.
Yes, yes I will call you.
You please go to sleep. Okay?
Alright.
What happened, sister? Why are you sitting here like that?
Haripada has a very high fever.
So, I could not go home last night.
Oh, my! is that so? - Yes.
I gave him cold compress all night. His fever has come down.
I am glad you are here.
Please, keep an eye on him.
Let me do something.
I... Let me go home, freshen up and come back. Okay?
You relax and go home, sister.
I am here, now.
Okay, fine.
Go home, sister.
Oh, my God!
Good morning, madam.
Get out of my way.
Yes, of course, I will.
If you want, I can drop you home.
There is no need for all that.
Huh? No, I mean... Listen, listen.
Hey! Listen.
What is the matter? Tell me?
This is the time to go to the factory from your home.
And instead, you are going home from the factory?
So, then, were you in the factory, all night yesterday?
Were you in the factory, all night yesterday?
What is it to you? - What do you mean by that?
I will be your husband in a few days.
Besides, your mother has given her consent to our marriage.
What?
Did you go to my mother to say all this?
Yes. Why wouldn't I go, tell me?
Whatever it is, after all, she is your mother.
An elderly person.
It is a matter of marriage, shouldn't we seek her blessings?
Sruti, I am not that bad a person, as you think.
I am from a very good family.
I was studied till class eight, with my head held high.
Yes, and you failed after that.
Hey, no! No, why would I fail?
Actually, I lost interest in studies.
So, I set out to do social work.
Social work? - Yes.
You know what I thought?
I am very good in studies,
I mean if I come first in grade 10 and 12,
then I will get all the jobs.
And if I drop out of school,
the other children can study, work, earn and live.
Oh, wow! What high thinking?
Yes, imagine, I am such a big-hearted man,
who is about to become your husband.
What?
You will be my husband?
That is what I have been trying to tell you for so many days.
First, go and take a look at your reflection in the mirror.
Sruti also asked me to look at my face in the mirror.
Let me do that, then.
Oh, dear!
I forgot to shave my beard today, also. Darn!
What is this? Why did you sit up?
Are you feeling a little better?
Yes. - Have this hot tea.
You will see, how quickly you recover.
Thank you, Shikha.
Don't thank me, dear.
I just came here. But Sruti madam...
Sruti madam stayed up all night yesterday,
and took care of you.
So, reserve your thanks for her. Understood?
Mother.
Oh, mother. - Yes, tell me.
Why didn't you tell me that Bacchu was here?
What is there to tell you? He comes here very often.
No, don't allow Bacchu to come inside, if I am not home.
Now, I will report him to the police.
Instead of going to the police,
if we could just give his money back,
that would have been the best thing to do.
We don't have much time in hand, who knows what will happen next?
Nothing will happen.
Don't worry at all. I will do something.
Will it do to get so angry?
You must stay calm on your birthday.
Mother.
Do you remember that it is my birthday, today?
Oh, dear, me!
I don't have five or ten children, I just have one daughter.
And will I forget her birthday?
The day you become a mother,
you will realise the importance of this day.
Darn. You always talk of the same issue. Marriage!
I don't like all this any longer.
No, she will remain unmarried forever.
Yes, I will, if need be.
Mother, you know,
I have to take our factory to new heights.
We have to help the village women become financially independent.
besides, there are so many women in the village,
who tolerate domestic violence just because of money.
And Haripada.
Mother, Haripada thinks just like me.
I don't really like that Haripada much.
No, no, mother, he is not so bad.
he is a very good boy. I also did not like him at first.
But then I saw,
he just as I do, thinks about the others.
But he has one fault.
Look at her, why are you laughing?
The minute he lifts a gunny bag, he drops it.
No, no, let him go.
Why entertain a person who is no good?
No, no, mother. He is not that bad at all.
He is very sincere. He puts his heart into his work.
Is that so?
After hearing you, praise him so much,
I feel like getting to know the boy, better.
What's the big deal?
Whenever you go to the factory again?
You can meet him then.
At the factory?
No, no, it is not possible to,
get acquainted with anyone in front of five other people.
Instead...
Instead, you do one thing,
you bring him here in the evening today.
I mean, you were saying that, that the boy is not very well.
And then he eats out every day.
It is better to ask him to come here, today.
At least, he will eat some good home-cooked food.
Call him home, today. - Okay, fine, I will call him today.
I will speak to him today, itself.
Did you say something? - Huh?
Yes. I was calling out God's name.
Har! Hari!
What is the matter? You have a fever, don't you?
What are you doing near the pond?
No, I mean...
I was feeling better. So, I sat out for a while.
How are you?
I am fine.
I took a medicine.
So, I am a bit weak, but I am fine.
Now, quickly get ready.
Where are we going?
To my house. My mother has invited you.
Oh, dear! Now, do I have to do your household chores also?
Yes, of course, if the need arises.
Will you increase my salary?
I will think about it.
It's my birthday today.
Oh! Happy birthday.
Many happy returns of the day. - Huh?
No, I mean, my Bengali teacher...
No, I mean, my English teacher taught me.
I got it. Enough of your English.
Now, go and get ready quickly.
You will have your dinner with us, tonight.
Who came up the idea?
Since my mother has invited you, it has to be her idea.
Mother was saying,
'Oh, dear! The boy eats rubbish from outside.'
'At least, he will eat some home-cooked food for a day.'
No, I mean, I understood, the good part.
But what about the rest? - Hey!
If you delay for another minute, you will get a scolding from me. Go!
Hey, whenever she sees me, she starts scolding! Seriously!
Go!
Come in.
Just wait here, I will call my mother.
Mother. Oh, mother.
Yes.
Mother, look who has come with me.
Yes, I am ready with the sweetmeats.
Come, come in, dear, Haripada.
Hey, let it be.
Here, sweeten your palate.
After all, you have come here for the first time.
Let's talk while munching on the sweetmeats.
You go. Why are you standing here? - Yes.
Go and get ready. - Yes, I'll be back soon.
Sit. - Yes.
Haripada, huh? - Yes.
So, dear, Haripada.
Have, have, have, have the sweetmeats.
How is it? How is the sweet?
Yummy. Yummy.
It has to be.
This is a famous sweet in this area.
Ever since I came to this house as a bride,
I have always seen this sweet.
Haripada, what is the best sweet in your area?
Oh, it's stuck in your throat. Let me get you some water.
Let it be.
Let it be. I am fine. Let it be.
Okay.
You didn't tell me about the sweet?
What? - Sweet.
What is the famous sweet in your area.
'Boonde.'
'Boonde' is very famous in our area?
'Boonde?'
I have never heard of a place where 'boonde,' is famous.
Where do you stay?
I stay... - 'I mean, I stay in Gadadharpur.'
'There is no train at the moment.'
Gadadharpur.
Gadadharpur?
Gadadhar?
I am hearing this name after such a long time.
Gadadharpur.
I had been there once. - Is it?
Long ago, when I was a child.
I had gone for my cousin sister's wedding.
I was there for my cousin's wedding. I was there for a long time.
I have so many memories. Where is your house?
On which side of the Gadadharpur station is your home in?
On the right or on the left?
In the middle.
In the middle?
Yes, yes, the rail line passes through our backyard.
The rail line passes through your backyard?
Oh, my! What is that, dear?
Did no one object?
My father did register his protest.
But the rail officials ignored it.
What? What does he do? - Who?
Your father? - My father?
My father... My father.
He prepares 'boonde.'
He prepares, 'boonde?'
So, you are in the sweetmeat business, is it?
Yes, it's an old family business.
What is the name of the shop?
Poddar and Sons.
Does that mean... that means your title is Poddar?
Yes.
Haripada Poddar.
What is your, 'gotra?'
I cannot tell you that?
I don't know all that. - Ah, huh! You needn't cry.
How would you know? You are a modern boy.
But, I will have to find out these things about you.
Because, when it comes to matters of marriage,
the name, title, 'gotra,' of the groom and bride,
'their sun signs and moon signs... We need to know all that.'
Do you have a natal chart? A natal chart?
Yes, but why?
I could have seen it.
I will get our family priest to match yours and Sruti's,
natal chart.
Look at that, he is gaping at me?
You may be able to read the handwriting.
The person who made it was an elderly person.
He wrote my natal chart with trembling hands.
Then there is a problem.
Yes.
"I think you and I are a part of a big circle."
"And that is why our paths merge, somewhere on the horizon."
"Thinks my heart, for no reason."
Look at my girl. She looks like a royal princess.
So, pretty... Oh, no, I will end up casting an evil eye.
You look so sweet. So pretty.
Happy birth...
My English teacher... He taught me.
You cut the cake.
"Happy birthday to you." - Cut it, cut it.
"Happy birthday to you."
"Happy birthday, dear Sruti."
"Happy birthday to you."
Hey, crazy girl. This has egg.
Do I eat non-vegetarian food?
You do one thing.
You have some, and give some to our Haripada.
I better go inside, okay?
I have to arrange for the dinner.
"Listen to what my heart is trying to say,"
"The picture in my fate lines has finally peeped out,"
"for no reason."
"An angel from the skies who has walked on the clouds."
"She has covered my deepest pain with a soothing blanket of love."
"An angel from the skies who has walked on the clouds."
"He has covered my deepest pain with a soothing blanket of love."
"The picture in my heart is still blurred."
"Nothing is forbidden for the heart."
"My heart craves for you,"
"I know not why, and for no reason."
"The picture in my heart is still blurred."
"Nothing is forbidden for the heart."
"My heart craves for you,"
"I know not why, and for no reason."
"I love to dream."
"I love to count the stars, up in the sky."
Brother!
Brother, where is the station?
It's close. Just two kilometres from here.
That way. - Yes, that way.
Thank you. - Yeah.
Mother, aren't you ready, yet?
Weren't you supposed to go to the factory with me? Get ready.
Won't you get ready?
You have to go to the factory. Mother, come on, get up.
Quickly, get ready.
I won't go to the factory today.
You go on. - Why? What's wrong?
Are you falling sick? - No, no, nothing of the sort.
Actually, maybe,
I ate something, I shouldn't have.
It could be indigestion.
I am feeling some discomfort near my chest.
I won't go anywhere. I will stay with you.
Oh, you silly girl. Hey, there's nothing wrong with me.
There's a lot of work at the factory.
You just go to work.
No, no, I... I won't go anywhere.
You... You, please lie down.
You lie down. I will stay here with you.
Don't act crazy. My sweet girl.
Go, go, and do your work. Go.
I am here. I will stay at home.
If I really need something, I'll call you. Go, go on.
Mother, will you be able to stay alone,
properly or should I...
Okay, fine. I am leaving. But you must call me.
Please call me, if you need something.
And, don't you dare get up from here and go to the kitchen.
There is no need to cook.
I will come home early. I will come and cook.
I know you may not like the food.
But please, eat it. - Oh, my, dear.
When did you become so mature?
When did you grow up?
Oh, mother, please, look after yourself.
I will be really worried.
Look after yourself. - Go, travel safely.
Slowly. Why are you getting up, now?
Lie down. - Okay, okay, dear.
Lie down. - My sweet girl.
Go to sleep.
I will see you soon. - Yes, travel safely.
Father, I have lost the paper.
And I cannot recollect the complicated spice names either.
'What? What is the meaning of this?'
'Look, Ranajit,'
'if you cannot do the work, just tell me straightforward.'
'If you legitimate methods don't work,'
'how to get my work done through other means,'
'I know that very well.'
You will get Sruti to sign the agreement and come back home today.
'And if you cannot do that,'
Then I will have to do something,
to get the formula out of Sruti.
And that may not be a very favourable way,
'I am sure, you understand that.'
I must get the news by tonight.
Hey!
What's wrong?
Why did you drag me here, like this?
I have something to tell you.
I know.
Sruti,
for quite a few days I have been trying to...
Didn't I say, I know.
Do you know? - Hmm.
But I wanted to hear you say it.
Believe me, I am not... - Not like this.
Bend on your knees.
Sit down.
Now extend your arm.
Your arm.
Now, tell me.
Silly.
I love you too.
You couldn't tell me this?
"An angel from the skies who has walked on the clouds."
"He has covered my deepest pain with a soothing blanket of love."
"An angel from the skies who has walked on the clouds."
"She has covered my deepest pain with a soothing blanket of love."
"The picture in my heart is still blurred."
"Nothing is forbidden for the heart."
"My heart craves for you,"
"I know not why, and for no reason."
"The picture in my heart is still blurred."
"Nothing is forbidden for the heart."
"My heart craves for you,"
"I know not why, and for no reason."
Sruti didi, hurry up and go home.
I went to wake grandma, but she is not responding.
Her body has also become very cold.
Mother? Mother! - Hurry up.
Mother.
Oh, mother! Mother!
Mother, are you feeling unwell?
Mother. Oh, mother look at me. Look, I am home.
Mother, what's wrong? Please, open your eyes.
Oh, mother. Open your eyes. Open your eyes!
Look, Sruti is here.
Mother, look at me, please.
Oh, mother! Why aren't you opening your eyes?
Oh, mother!
Oh, mother! Mother!
Oh, mother!
Oh, mother.
Oh, mother. Please say something.
Please, mother.
Please. Please, mother.
I am... I am your Sruti, mother.
"Beyond the boundaries of life and death,"
"oh, my dear, friend,"
"you stand there...."
"Beyond the boundaries,"
"of life and death,"
"oh, my dear, friend,"
"you stand there...."
"Of life and death..."
'Dad'
When I was a child,
when I would feel scared in my sleep,
my mother would hug me say,
don't be scared, sweetheart.
I am right by your side,
your mother.
I will remove all your fears.
What will I do now?
My mother. My mother will never come back again.
I...
What will I do?
And... in that house,
before this I have never stayed alone,
in that house.
I have never stayed alone.
Haripada.
Tonight.
To... Tonight...
will you come and stay with me at my house?
Tell me?
Will you stay?
Yes, I'll stay.
What happened? Didn't you get it?
No!
What should I do, can you tell me, Mr. Prashanta?
I have a feeling,
you must travel to Palashpur for yourself.
Meet Ranajit,
ascertain the situation and then make a decision.
Where will I find Ranajit?
As far as I know,
Ranajit probably stays at the pickle factory.
Ranajit's driver knows the way to the place.
I will find out and let you know.
Very good. Please, do that.
Here, eat something.
I won't eat.
Eat a little otherwise, you will fall ill.
I am not hungry at all.
I don't feel like eating.
Shikha and the others wanted to stay back.
Why didn't you let them stay?
Had they stayed here, probably...
They have to go to work tomorrow morning.
Had they stayed back, they would never have left me like this,
and gone to the factory tomorrow.
And my mother wanted that,
the work at the factory should stop.
Mother is no more.
But tell me, how can I ignore my mother's wishes?
No.
All this while, in my fight for survival,
my mother was there by my side.
But now, I have to fight alone.
Mother.
Oh, mother.
Mother.
I hope you will always be by my side?
Will you bless this,
girl, whom you picked up from the street?
Please, tell me.
Your adopted daughter will fulfil all your dreams, mother.
She will fulfil all your dreams, mother.
Mother.
Remember one thing, Sruti.
Mothers never really abandon you.
Your mother will always be by your side.
She will bless you.
Sruti, dear.
There she is, my dear, Sruti.
What is the matter?
What brings you here at this hour?
Now, you will have to take a final decision, mother.
Final decision? Regarding what?
Oh, dear. Since you and your mother,
could not pay me the money in one and half years,
you will never be able to pay it back.
Now, that your mother is no more,
wherefrom will you pay me such a huge amount?
Father. - Yeah?
Don't be too sure.
Sruti madam fraternises with rich people, these days.
What nonsense are you talking?
Look yesterday, my mother... - Father!
He is that rich friend.
Do you know he has a fancy red car, with all the trappings.
Your eyes will pop out if you see it.
What are they talking about?
Hey! No more acting? Enough of your pretence.
Father, this rich friend of Sruti's, what's six months,
he can pay you back in no time at the snap of his fingers.
What are you saying? - Yes.
Can one tolerate all this in a respectable neighbourhood? Tell me?
And what could her mother have done?
She had to see all this... - Mind your language.
Oh, my!
It's okay if you do it, and we are criminals if we say it.
Haripada, say something.
Say something. Why are you quiet?
Hey, who owns that expensive bright red car?
It's mine.
I was right.
Now, tell us who you really are? Who are you?
Ranajit Bose.
The owner of Fresh and Fine Company.
I am Samaresh Bose's son.
Sruti.
Sruti, I am. Trust me.
Traitor!
Poor thing.
How did it feel?
Don't mess with me. Let's go, father.
Come on, Bacchu. Let's go.
It's not advisable to stay here any longer.
Oh, dear! There has to be a limit to filth.
Sruti.
Sruti. Open the door, Sruti.
'Why did you do this?'
Why did you do this to me?
Why are you so greedy?
I wanted to tell you. - Lies.
You cheated me day after day.
Sruti. Sruti, please, open the door once.
Please, listen to me, once.
Sruti, please let me talk. Please, open the door, once. - Go away.
Go away!
I cannot take it any longer.
Mr. Haradhan,
I will sign your legal agreement today.
Sruti! Sruti, don't do this. Please!
Yes.
I will tell you the formula for the spice mix.
Sruti, what are you doing? Please, don't do this.
Welcome, father. Welcome.
I can hardly believe it.
How did this place become mine?
I always knew it, father. I knew it,
one day you will own this pickle factory.
You have the eyes of an eagle. - What?
Eagle. The eyes of an eagle.
When these eyes fall upon a property,
has the owner ever been,
able to enjoy that property?
They could not, right? - Never!
Never!
Okay, forget about all that. Let it go.
Now think, how can we use this place?
What else? We will re-arrange the place according to our needs.
We will demolish these mud huts.
We will make proper brick and mortar structures.
Then I'll build a small office for you in that corner.
And I will decorate this office space for myself.
This shall be Bacchu's office.
Acting smart huh?
I am the factory owner and I should sit in a small office?
Listen, do you know what is the first thing I'll do?
I will throw all the women out of this factory.
I will not allow these women to laze and work.
Young. We must bring in young boys.
They will work fast.
We must focus on production. Production!
Only then will our factory become famous.
Yes, you are right.
And yes, we must buy new machines.
You needn't worry about all that, father.
Leave everything to me. I will do it for you.
You will simply sit with your legs up,
and keep an account of how pickles we sell. That's it.
Oh, father! Father!
Hey, what are you thinking?
I am thinking, should I retain the name Sarala Bala for the company,
or should I convert it to my name?
Okay, father, what is your name?
What is that? Have you forgotten your father's name?
I have not forgotten my father's name.
Tell me, your name?
Haradhan Baruche. - Haradhan's Berry Pickle.
Will anyone buy it?
No one will buy it, right?
No one will buy it.
It is better to write, Bacchu's Berry Pickle on the jar.
And below that a picture of my smiling face,
with the tag line,
eat Bacchu's berry pickle and feed it to your kids.
Do you understand? This is called a tagline. Tag line.
No, let it be.
Let's just retain the name, Sarala Bala.
Everyone recognises that name.
So, that's it.
Just like that.
As soon as the son thinks out of the box,
you start feeling jealous.
Hey, why do you lose your temper like that?
This is called identity. Do you understand?
That is why I told you, to pursue an education.
Knowledge is very important.
What is the need to study?
Besides, now that I am a grown man, what is the point in studying now?
Father!
We will have to build a wall outside.
So that outsiders cannot come inside without permission.
Besides, quite a few outsiders, have an eye on this factory.
I am the only one who will have the formula for the spice mix.
In that treasure box. - Hmm.
Only you and I will know what's inside.
No outsider will ever have access to it.
Oh, yes, give us your home address.
When we have the inaugural function for the factory,
we will send you an invitation card. You must come.
Oh, dear! - What?
I had completely forgotten. We cannot just send one card.
Won't we send him the card for my wedding with Sruti?
Brother, don't go away.
Look, a wedding is in the offing and there is a lot to do.
You cannot just come for one day.
You will have to be during the entire wedding preparations.
And besides, it is my dream,
you will decorate the nuptial bed for me and Sruti.
What is it? Hey, there is a lot of pending work.
Hey, listen, you can stay back here.
It will be convenient for Bacchu.
Since my father is insisting so much, please, stay back.
Hey, what are you scared of?
Hey, I won't do anything to you? Don't be scared.
Remove your hand. - What?
Your hand... Remove it.
Oh, father, though he has lost his fangs,
but he continues to hiss.
Sruti will come here in the evening to sign.
Please, stay back. You will enjoy it.
You can clap and cheer for us.
Will such a huge function be enjoyable without an audience?
Where are you?
Yes, brother, I am almost there.
Okay, I'll wait on the main road. You will be able to spot me.
Okay.
'Sarala Bala Kuler Achar' 'Palashpur'
Drive on. - Brother, I have some news.
Sir, is coming here tonight.
You drive on. Turn the car around.
May I come in?
What do you want?
No, I mean... I have come here to reason with you.
Please, marry me, before you sign the papers, Sruti.
No, actually, the truth is,
I don't want your factory and other things.
I just love you with all my heart.
I have told you what I had to.
Please come in the evening with the agreement. I will sign it.
Please, leave.
Hey, listen. - Do not come inside.
Please, listen to me, once.
You will be happy to get rid of me.
You never tried to understand, what is in my heart.
Sruti, what I am saying is,
just give it some thought. There is still, time.
If you change your mind then please, call me.
I have got this new card, printed...
You are the first person, I am giving it to.
Oh, okay.
I will expect your call. See you.
Bacchu! I am delighted.
I will never be able to explain it to you in words.
Hail, the Goddess. - I am also very happy.
The minute you die, the factory will be mine, father.
Quiet! Just keep quiet!
He is hoping for his father's death!
Come inside! - Hmm.
May I come in, dear?
And we are here.
Oh, dear! - Sit down.
You have heard it all.
Now, you tell me?
What would you have done, had you been in my place?
Had I been in your place, brother, I would have gone back to Sruti.
I think, you must go back to Sruti.
You still have time.
Let's go, then.
Right away, brother.
Let me take a U-turn. I will make the car fly!
Read this with a calm mind.
And sign it with your pretty handwriting.
And here are the papers. Quickly,
jot down the formula for the spice mix.
I have brought some sweetmeats.
Once you sign, we will all sweeten our palates.
I will personally, feed you the sweet, Sruti.
"The minute you lick it,"
"you will be in love with this special berry pickle."
"The minute you taste it," - Don't delay, dear.
"it becomes a favourite." - Sign the papers.
Do it. - "This special berry pickle."
Oh, dear, why are you delaying it?
Why waste time?
"This special berry pickle."
Father! - Yeah?
She is about to sign. - Yes.
I am going to get the factory!
We are about to become wealthier.
Sign the papers. - Wait, Sruti!
Don't sign. - Hey, why have you come back here?
What is it to you? - Don't you know,
this factory is about to be ours?
It is about to be yours. It is not yours yet? - Hey! You?
I am warning you, don't mess with us!
Get out! - You!
Oh, father! - Hey, where are you taking my son?
Hey! - Huh!
Hey! Look at that! Where is he taking my son?
Hey, my son!
How dare you touch my son?
Do you know, who I am? I will report you to the police!
If you don't shut up, I won't spare you either!
Stop it!
Stop all this. Get out!
Get out, no! - I will take revenge.
Quiet! Not another word.
I will call the police if you utter another word. Get out!
Get out of here! Please, leave!
Get out of here! - Hey, Bacchu.
Let's go, let's go. Come on.
I will take revenge for this. My name is Bacchu.
I am telling you. - Hey, come on.
Sruti, I am... - Quiet!
Do not say another word.
Why did you come back?
Betrayer.
What had I done to you?
Why did you do this to me?
Why did you destroy my life, like this?
You have such a large business? So much money?
And you have an eye on my small set-up?
Thank God, my mother is no more.
Had my mother been alive,
she could not have come to terms with your true face.
She would have suffered.
I cannot tolerate you.
Go away.
I don't know what is the punishment for a betrayer.
However, I am sure God will punish you.
Get out of here.
Wait!
The person whom you are calling a betrayer,
had he really been a betrayer,
then he could have harmed you long back.
Ranajit got his hands on the formula for,
the Sarala Bala berry pickle, long back.
And the day he got it,
he could have left this place, on that very day.
But he did not leave.
Do you know, why? Because, he could not do it.
This thing you said about being a betrayer,
he could not do it.
And I am the one responsible for sending Ranajit here.
I probably made a mistake by sending him here,
or maybe, I did not.
But had I not come here, I would never have known,
that money, position, and strategy...
These are not enough to run a business.
The love that you have for this factory,
your passion, because you have that,
large companies like Fresh and Fine, are competing with you.
And they won't be able to beat you in future, either.
Please, forgive my son, dear.
This is my request to you.
"The minute you taste it, it becomes a favourite,"
"this berry pickle."
"The minute you lick it, you are trapped with this berry pickle."
Won't you give me a tour of your factory, dear?
Father, I have an idea.
Idea? Another new idea? Okay, tell me.
Sruti doesn't have the infrastructure to manage
such a huge deal.
So, I will invest here.
Just the name of the product, will remain, Sarala Bala Pickle.
And the way Sruti in co-operation with the village women,
is running the factory,
she can continue to do it.
This will not only bring a good name to our company,
all the local women will get jobs.
Done.
So, will five do or should I give you more?
"Spread your wings, and soak your soul in pure bliss."
Sruti.
Take. - "Don't be fooled by the black."
But should I?
This is your factory, so, you will inaugurate it, dear.
Go ahead.
"Hope it doesn't dry up."
"The minute you lick it, this special berry pickle."
"The minute you taste it, it becomes a favourite."
"this special berry pickle."
"The minute you lick it, you are trapped."
"This special berry pickle."
"The minute you taste it, it becomes a favourite,"
Shikha, please manage the catering.
Okay. - Yes, sure.
Happy? - Very. Thank you.
Thank God. So, my job here is permanent? Right?
You have secured two jobs at a time.
And what's the second job?
Looking after your wife is also a job.
Oh, dear! I have no experience in this field.
What if I falter?
Then I will deduct Haripada's salary.
"Hurry up and come here." - Oh, dear!
"Better come running."
"Forget about all your quarrels."
"Set your pride aside and spread your wings."
"Come and soak your soul in pure bliss."
"When happy, at times you add an extra pinch of salt."
"Don't be fooled by the black."
"You have kept it in the call of creation with sweet hands."
"Hope it doesn't dry up."
"The minute you lick it, you are trapped."
"This special berry pickle."
"The minute you taste it, it becomes a favourite."
"This special berry pickle."
"The minute you lick it, you are trapped."
"This special berry pickle."
"The minute you taste it, it becomes a favourite,"
"this special berry pickle."