'Smoking is injurious to health.'
'It causes cancer.'
'Smoking is injurious to health. It causes cancer.'
'Nogor Baul Kotha'
Pull, pull, pull, pull, pull, pull, pull.
Pull... Pull... Pull, pull, pull, pull.
Release the thread... Release it. - Pull, pull, pull.
Pull. Pull it. Pull it.
Release the thread. Pull, pull, pull. Hurry up!
Hurry up! Pull it. Hurry up! - We can do it. We can do it.
Pull, pull, pull, pull, pull.
There it goes!
Let's go, let's go, let's go, let's go.
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"Look at the simple man,"
"his mind is in a divine state, oh heart."
"Look at the simple man, his mind is in a divine state, oh heart."
"You will discover a treasure trove."
"You will discover a treasure trove,"
"in current times."
"In the current times... Look at the simple man,"
"his mind is in a divine state, oh, heart."
"With the touch of a simple man's feet,"
"all eternal objects will become pure."
"With the touch of a simple man's feet,"
"all eternal objects will become pure."
"Everything will be one with nature after death."
"Everything will be one with nature after death,"
"you better know this secret of life."
"You better know this secret of life."
"Look at the simple man, his mind is in a divine state, oh heart."
Wait. Wait. Wait.
This is for you.
Play it.
Let me tell you something, Abhilash.
If you wish to pursue music,
the body and heart,
both have to be fit.
You must maintain your health just like sportspersons.
If your body is fit, then your music will also be healthy.
Look who is talking.
You have no discipline in your life.
Here have some water and 'batasha.'
Take. - Yes.
Hold it. - Yes.
Take.
So what is the status of your training?
Does your student understand music? Will he be able to do it?
Hey! The entire population of Gourharipur,
stop in their tracks when they hear our Abhilash sing.
And you ask such a question, though you are his mother?
Does mother have the time?
Huh! - She works all day.
Sweeping the house, washing the dishes, weaving baskets.
Stop.
You also do a lot of work.
After all, it's just you and me in this house.
Just the two of us?
Is uncle not a family member?
Nephew, you talk just like Pada.
But though I gave up family ties and household,
I could not become a complete baul.
Still, you travel here and there as a half-baul.
Uncle, hereafter, you must also, take me to your gatherings.
I will play the mandolin and sing with you.
Ah! Huh! Huh!
That is all that was left to do.
If I take you along with me,
my sister will cut me into pieces with a dagger.
Hey, no, no, no.
In fact, she will give us her blessings.
And if I work in these gatherings, I can earn some extra money.
You needn't think about earning.
Think about which college you will join.
Aren't your high school results due tomorrow?
Mother, there is no point in thinking about that.
Whatever has to happen, will happen.
As uncle says,
one must never judge a man with his wealth.
Like uncle, like nephew.
Hail, the Lord! Hail, the Lord! Hail, the Lord!
'Come here, Abhilash. - Son,'
'you must study hard and become a successful man.'
'Isn't your name, Abhilash?'
'Your desire should be like the mighty Himalayas.'
'Come here, son.'
'Come here, Abhilash.'
'Son!'
'Come here, Abhilash.'
Son! - Huh!
Wake up!
You results are due today?
Oh, hell!
Please, help me today, oh, God!
Please, help me, just today.
Hail, the Lord!
What are you so busy counting?
Yeah...
I have heard that those who score more than eighty per cent,
get a letter or something?
There is no point in worrying about all that.
I will get whatever is in my fate. - Hey, wait. Don't go yet.
Wait. Here, have some.
Travel safe and don't worry.
Now, on seeing your concern, I am beginning to get worried.
No, you will secure good marks. Your exams went well.
Hey, seek the Lord's blessings before you leave.
Once before entering the school, then before entering the class...
And before I get the mark sheet in hand, I will pray. Don't worry.
Oh! So you are pulling your mother's leg, huh?
When you get good marks, be sure, it's because your mother prayed.
May I leave?
Go.
May the Goddess Durga be with you.
Hi, there! Abhilash.
Wait. Wait.
Sir... you?
Are you going to school?
What is the hurry?
I am the headmaster. Even I haven't reached yet.
Do you want to reach the school early and mop the floors?
No, sir. Actually, we will get the results today, so the urgency.
You will get it. You will get it.
The weather is a bit chilly today. - Yes.
Please, sing a song for me.
Sir, should I sing a song, now?
Why not?
Actually, I am a bit stressed about my results.
Ah! This rat race for marks,
has literally destroyed your generation.
So have you thought of what subject will you pursue?
Sir, I am very interested in pursuing literature.
You are very inclined towards arts.
Will you study Bengali literature or English?
Sir, I wish to study Bengali but my mother wants me to pursue English.
Well, why not? Study both.
Sir, how can I study both the courses at a time?
Go to Kolkata.
Some of the better colleges offer a course in a subject,
called comparative literature.
That will include Bengali and English literature.
They also have Tamil and Nepali literature.
Come on. Yeah. - Let's go. Let's go.
Sir, the way you are saying it,
as if it is no big deal? - What is the big deal anyway?
Ancient scholars like Megasthenes, Hiuen Tsang, Fahien...
All of them, in their quest for knowledge,
have walked through Himalayan roads on foot.
There was mention of this in your syllabus.
And the way you are saying it,
as if to stay and study in Kolkata is like climbing a mountain.
No, sir. Actually,
if I go to Kolkata, my mother will have to stay here, alone.
And studying in Kolkata means extra expenditure.
You are aware of our financial condition, sir.
I know. I know. I know everything.
But do you know
that our school offers the 'Sarvodya Sriti' scholarship?
No. - How would you know that?
All you have learnt, is to take stress.
Hey, Mr. Apurba. - Hmm.
I mean, the predecessor of my predecessor,
he had started this scholarship to honour his mother's memory.
Students who score excellent marks and make their mother's proud,
it is for them.
Oh, dear!
But first, one has to get the scholarship.
The student who has secured a letter in every subject,
and come first in school,
if he does not receive the scholarship,
then this Suresh master doesn't deserve to be the head principal.
Sir,
a letter in all the subjects?
Yes. - First position in the school?
Who is it sir? - Who else?
The person who is standing in front of me.
Sir, is it true?
The school has already received the results.
If you don't believe me, come along with me, and see for yourself.
Sir, you go ahead. I will come in a while.
Now, look? Where are you off to?
Sir, my mother has been worrying since morning.
I'll go and inform my mother. Then I'll come to collect my mark sheet.
Sir, I'll be there soon.
Hey, wouldn't it be better if you, went home with the proof?
Sir, you have told me. I don't need any proof.
I'll be back, sir.
Suresh master is right.
Why don't you go to Kolkata for higher studies?
And who will look after you, if I leave?
What is there to look after me?
If I die, just come back to perform my last rites.
Now, will you please, stop talking nonsense?
Hey, my brother is here. We have good neighbours.
Besides, you are not leaving for good.
Won't you come home once in a while?
Hmm. Yes.
Anyway, you don't listen to anyone.
You neither see a doctor nor do you take your medication properly.
And if I am not around, you will be a free bird.
You will become completely in disciplined and fall sick.
Am I in disciplined?
You are the in disciplined one. You are disobeying me.
Why? What have I done?
You told Ananta uncle that,
you will not disobey me.
This time, keep in mind, son,
if I tell your uncle, all your gatherings will...
Hey, will you tell Ananta uncle? - No, no.
There is no point in saying all this, now.
Darn! - You have to move to Kolkata
for higher studies.
Dear, if you go and join a good college in Kolkata,
you will study and become a good human being.
Then you can find a house and take me there with you.
After that, you can look after me.
You can discipline me, scold me...
This old woman will not say a word to you.
"My crazy mind only understands the language of music."
"My heart doesn't yearn for anything but music."
"I call a friend in my song, I paint my love story with a song."
"I hope to get it. If not, I will die."
"My heart doesn't yearn for anything but music."
Nice, nice, nice, nice.
Dear, nephew, you have a magical voice.
The instrument talks when you string it with your fingers.
Oh, come on. - Heh, heh.
You praise me, too much.
Yes. - Did you like it?
Just like it? Huh?
I say both of us must sing this song, on stage.
But when will I sing?
I am going to Kolkata next Monday.
Is it?
My name has come out in the second list of a good college, in Kolkata.
Yes, good for you. Where will you stay?
Do you have any clue about where to stay?
No, I haven't thought about it.
Okay, okay, it's alright. We will figure something out.
One of my disciples, Bono Bihari stays in Kolkata.
He is into... What do you call it?
The business of keeping paying guests.
He will arrange something for you, if I give him a call.
I will manage that. You needn't worry about it.
You just arrange for your ticket.
Then there will come a day,
the three of us will get into the train and go straight to Kolkata.
You don't delay. You better go home,
and pack up all your luggage.
But how will you do so much alone?
Oh, what are you saying? Don't worry about all this?
You are about to step into a completely new world.
You must stay like a kite... Light.
Fly high up in the skies. Go as far as you can.
But dear, nephew, let me tell you something.
Make sure your strings are securely tied to your mother in Gourharipur.
If the string severs, the kite,
flies off to some place to just fall and perish.
Don't worry, uncle.
The string will remain securely tied.
I have made it strong with my love for music.
Oh, my son!
Stop. Stop. Stop. Right here.
Give. Come, come, come.
I still remember.
It was the year 1998.
I heard, Ananta baba sing for the first time at the Hedul fair.
Oh. - Ah! Huh!
I still get goosebumps, when I think of those days.
Do you know what, Abhilash,
there is a strange warmth in your uncles' songs.
That day when I came back at night, I did not feel cold at all.
I guess that is the magic of Ananta Das Baul's music.
Now, I neither have the age nor the magic.
The things you say. The last time at the 'Poush Mela,'
I saw for myself, in Bolpur,
there was nothing but adulterated music,
but this Ananta Das Baul's songs,
and this Bono Bihari's ears...
Are nothing but pure gold.
If you listen to my nephew sing, just once, Bono Bihari,
you will see, he is a rare gem. - Yeah.
I have been looking for years and I have finally found a pure pearl.
You are quite right about that.
You have the eyes of a connoisseur, this pearl you have found,
I will refine it, guard it and keep it close to my heart.
Please, look after him. He has never lived alone.
Don't worry, auntie.
So many boys come and go.
We will take care of brother.
Hey, who asked you to butt in when the elders are talking?
Let him speak.
After all, he is like our Abhilash's younger brother.
Yeah. - Yes.
He is just happy to see his elder brother.
I am not saying this, because he is my son,
my son, Abhilash is a piece of diamond.
He is an introvert. But you will see,
he will adjust with you, very easily.
Mother, stop giving the details of my natal chart.
Uncle, you better go now,
or else, you will miss the train. - Yes.
Yes, you are right.
It is hard to keep track of time while talking.
Bono Bihari. - Hmm?
Now, we must take your leave.
Please, don't worry. - Yeah.
I will keep your son, close to my heart.
Hail, the Lord. - Greetings.
Stay safe. - Hmm.
A big city can easily corrupt your mind.
Remember one thing. Never bow your head.
But, dear nephew, remember what I told you.
Be like the kite but,
the string must remain tied to Gourharipur.
Don't worry, uncle. I'll keep the string securely tied.
I will never let it break.
All that big talk.
Keep this.
And this. Keep this as well.
Oh, dear, uncle. That's too much - Ah!
Use this to buy a smartphone.
You will need it now.
But still, this is too much?
Since you have fared very well in your exams.
So this is a gift from your uncle.
That is a lot of money. - Hey, keep quiet.
You will live alone in a big city. You will need the money.
Be careful when you spend the money.
Don't worry mother.
Now, you will miss the evening train.
You must leave, now. - Yes, yes.
Oh, uncle, you better leave. - Yes, let's go. Come on.
Let's go, let's go. - You will be late.
Let's go. - Huh.
Come, come.
Brother where is the department of literature?
Its upstairs. - Thank you.
Welcome.
"Tell me... why does a wrong call,"
"sound like a loving harmony in the heart?"
"Come on, let's vibrate,"
"together in a beautiful melody."
"Tell me... why does a wrong call,"
"sound like a loving harmony in the heart?"
"Come on, let's vibrate,"
"together in a beautiful melody."
"After class, I go out with you,"
"and start travelling into the world of melody."
"We spend the entire day singing songs,"
"and the secret remains in my heart."
"if in this city, every traveller,"
"forgets his way..."
Hey, was he staring at Polly?
Not again! - Sorry. Sorry.
What was that? - Ah... Er...
Actually, I did not see you.
Oh, were you playing hide and seek?
No, no.
I heard her sing. - You went into a dreamworld, right?
That happens. It happens to many a boy.
But unlike you, no one bumps into a stranger to look at a girl.
Ah! Mithun da. It's his first day at college.
He unknowingly messed up. And you are...
How much are the damages? I will pay for it.
Give it to me,
I will clean this place up. - Let it be.
You needn't oblige me by cleaning up the canteen on your first day.
Listen. - He just added to my work!
Don't worry. Such things keep happening.
Come on, let's have coffee. - Yes.
Come on.
What can I say to...
Thank us, right? You don't have to.
You will get into trouble if you are so decent.
I am Atanu. And she is Anandi.
What is your name? - I am Abhilash.
Wow! What a beautiful name.
So what does Abhilash expect to learn at this college?
As of now, I just want to focus on my studies.
So, in which subject will you specialise?
Decency?
I am kidding. Eat.
Have it.
Hello? Where are all the family members?
What is the matter? Why did you bathe so late in the day?
I took some time to wash the clothes.
Oh. So have you boiled the rice or not?
I will boil the rice. It won't take long.
Ugh! Huh!
Nowadays, you are always under pressure. Aren't you?
No, no. Not really.
Obviously, when Abhilash was here, he would help.
Now that I am alone, it takes time to do everything.
So, why don't you hire a girl to help you out?
Whatever money is required, I will give it.
No, no, brother.
What all, will you manage on your own?
Wait. Let me get some water and 'batasha,' for you.
There is no need for all that now.
The things you do?
Huh! - Hey! Hey!
Hey, what's wrong?
What happened?
Are you feeling dizzy?
Are you alright?
Are you okay?
Are you okay? Say something? Are you okay?
I am alright. - Oh, dear, what just happened?
Come, come, come. Come inside the house.
Come, come. Be careful.
Hey, why did you get so ruffled when you heard Polly sing the other day?
Oh?
That girl's name is Polly?
Oh, wow!
Don't you know the heartthrob of the college?
Why just the college?
One of the top influencers of Kolkata.
She is not a mere student, she is a public figure.
Yes. Right, right, right.
I had seen her picture on a poster on the road.
There was, 'Juke box,' written below the photo.
That is the name of their band.
Quite a few of their songs have gone viral.
Initially, it was a school band. It was quite popular.
And now, they have landed up in this college.
Oh, dear.
Then, it's a big deal. - Hmm.
No, no, not really. She is not so talented. Just a show-off.
And the boys in their band,
are poisonous. That's the word.
Exactly. - Forget about all that.
Hey, do you listen to Bengali music?
Yes, I like all sorts of songs.
However,
I love baul and polligeeti.
Very close to your heart, huh?
Brother, you are a born poet.
Do you like polligeeti?
Why didn't you say so, before?
Hey, we have just met.
Actually, I joined late because my name appeared on the second list.
Listen, Anandi, also sings polligeeti.
Oh, come on! - Yes.
And if she is in the mood, she may have tears in her eyes.
What is that? You also did not tell me?
I did not say it because we are not attention seekers like them.
Atanu here, plays the flute flawlessly.
Did he mention it?
It's true one must not beat one's own trumpet, but,
I am also into music and instruments.
Hail, the Lord!
I play the mandolin. - Is that so?
Hey, that is fantastic. We must have a jam session.
Hey, I think it is pure fate that we have met.
Of course. Listen, we also have a band.
It's called, Aakor. - Aakor?
It's a beautiful name.
Hmm. Atanu came up with the name.
Do you know, what it means?
What is that? Won't I know this?
Aakor means, a cave or a mine. - Yes.
And each polligeeti in Bengal is a gem in that mine.
So, we sing those songs. - Wow!
Well said.
I see, you are the real poet. - Oh, wow!
Listen, do one thing...
Why don't you come for one of our rehearsals?
We have another band member, Deepto.
We will introduce you to him. - Sure.
We can sing and hang out together.
Hey, we are not kidding. We are damn serious.
Yes, yes. - We will fix the rehearsal date
and send you a text.
Hey, give me your number.
Seriously. - Yeah.
We haven't taken your phone number, yet.
I will also, take down your numbers.
Yeah, tell me. - Oh, wow!
You are a vintage piece.
Didn't you buy a smartphone?
No. In fact, my uncle said the same thing, the other day.
Actually, I haven't bought one yet.
Huh. - Okay, fine.
You can come along with us, after class, today...
And you will buy a new phone.
Yes. - Will you remember?
I have been wanting to do this for a while.
I'll be able to make, video calls to my mother.
No worries. You can easily make video calls.
We know the shop. You will get a good discount.
Come on, now sing a song. - Yes, absolutely.
Yes, begin.
Abhilash.
What? Were you meditating?
Hey, do you know, I still can't imagine,
that I got such a good phone at such a low price.
Some of the features on your phone, are very interesting.
The front camera on this phone,
is absolutely fantastic.
Let's take a picture, now?
Give it to me.
Let's take a groupie?
Nephew, so, you have bought a phone?
Yes, uncle. I bought it in the evening today.
Heh, heh, heh, heh.
You have done a good thing.
Tell me, how are you?
Hey, what can ail me?
I don't believe in the concept of falling ill.
Honestly, uncle.
You should have written a book on philosophy.
Listen, according to our baul law, one must not share,
one's wisdom with everyone.
I am happy with my limited knowledge, nephew.
I have no interest in writing a book.
So, how do you like Kolkata? Have you gone sightseeing yet?
No, no, I don't have the time.
All I do is home to college and back.
Time. You know, time is a very interesting thing.
You will think you have time, and then you realise it has gone.
And therefore try to,
see and do everything.
And try to squeeze as much as you can, from what you get.
'But always remember,'
'don't let the ghosts of the city get to you.'
Yes.
And if that does happen, I have an exorcist.
You will treat me and get rid of the ghosts.
Oh, so, now you want me to be an exorcist along with a writer?
So, what's the progress on your music?
It's going on. Okay, uncle, listen.
Will you go to our house in the morning tomorrow?
Yeah, you want to make a video call to your mother?
I already figured that.
But, please, go there early in the morning. My classes begin at 11 AM.
Yes, I'll be there. Don't worry at all.
You better rest, now.
As you say. You also take a rest.
Hail, the Lord! Hail, the Lord!
Tell me.
I am seeing you after so many days.
Same here.
I am sure you are not eating on time?
You are looking a bit dehydrated.
You have a veil over your eyes.
And that is why you feel that way. My face is just fine.
What is this? Early in the morning?
I bought it. I'll give it to whoever crosses my path.
He talks rubbish in the morning.
Hey, Parnab. - Hmm?
That boy from the canteen.
He is talking with a big smile on his face.
Yeah.
He is busy showing his teeth.
Who do you think he is talking to?
Today he is a bit dressed up also.
He is probably talking to his girlfriend.
Girlfriend!
How can this loser have a girlfriend?
Our Rohan couldn't get one till date.
It's not that I can't get one. I am on a break.
Oh, well! This fellow is very shy.
I don't think he will ever get a girl.
Come on, let's see what he is made of.
Let's go. - Hmm.
Hey, I will disconnect now, or I'll be late for class.
Hello, boy, you were chatting a lot.
What is the matter? Huh?
No, no. It was nothing.
So, who were you talking to early in the morning on a video call?
Girlfriend. - No, no. My mother.
Oh, boy! He is mamma's good boy.
Right said, brother.
Guys like him run for their lives when they see girls.
So, should we conduct a social experiment?
Yes, let's do it. - Hmm.
Come here. Come, come, come.
The other day, when you saw her,
did your heart beat fast?
Did it?
Go and give it to her.
Hold it. Hold it. - Hey, no, no.
What will she think, if I give her a flower?
I don't know, what she will think.
But if you don't give it to her, then we will torture you.
We will torture you, till you die.
My father is in the business of lime.
If we bury you in lime, even the police dogs won't find you.
What can happen?
At the most, she will give you a tight slap.
It'll be light on your face.
But if we beat you, all your bones will break.
Hey. Go. Your task begins. - Hey.
Don't scare him. Listen.
Imagine, this is a reality show.
You are a contestant.
You must win.
Go. We are rooting for you. Go.
Go, go, brother. Go.
Go. - Go!
Yes, go. Please, go.
I will not be able to do anything.
What?
I mean... They are...
They asked me to...
No, I mean... They have... - Hmm?
Hmm. - This flower. They have...
I got it.
Rohan and his friends sent you? Right?
You, do one thing.
Just give me the flower normally,
and sit beside me.
Do not react. Okay.
Hey, what's up with Polly?
He gave her the flower and sat beside her.
Sorry, we haven't met. What's your name?
I mean... Abhi.
Just Abhi? - Lash. Abhilash.
Abhilash.
Nice name.
My name is Poulomi.
Of course, everyone in college calls me, Polly.
This Polly is very dramatic.
Just see how she is acting to get sympathy?
Yes, I know.
I saw your pictures on a poster. Juke box?
Oh, yes. The Juke box.
Those boys who were teasing you,
Rohan, Kaushik, Parnob,
we are in the same line-up.
Oh?
Hey, I am very keen to listen to your music.
I also sing and play a bit.
Is it? - Yes.
Then sing a song.
No... Now?
Yes. Why?
Here?
Don't you like the place or aren't you in the mood?
No.
I like it. I will sing.
If only she would pay attention towards our Rohan, once?
But attention is so scarce, brother.
Attention... - Hey, don't talk nonsense.
You look cute when,
you are nervous.
Wait, let me go and see what's going on.
Oh, well... The boy is upset.
"This river has no bed nor shores,"
"neither is there a riverbank."
"Neither is there a riverbank."
"Row carefully, oh boatman."
"Row carefully, oh boatman,"
"my broken boat."
"It seems this endless river has no river bed."
Wow! -'He is a baul!'
Excellent, brother.
I see you are an experienced player.
I sent you to give her the flower.
And you sealed your friendship?
Let it go, Rohan. Why are you teasing the boy?
Boy?
So, baby boy,
will you eat rice and milk?
No, no, I am your age.
Oh, dear, you are of the same age we are?
Oh, sweet! No, no.
Hashtag baby boy.
I better leave. I have a class. - Yes, see you, boy.
Why are you unnecessarily bothering him?
He sings well.
Is a judgemental girl like you saying this.
It's nice, for a change.
Are you in love, or something?
I may not have fallen for the person,
but I can fall in love with that melodious voice.
In fact, I was thinking of inviting him to sing with us.
Let's do a few jamming sessions together.
You are joking, right? - No, I am not.
I am damn serious.
He has talent, you know.
We just have to cultivate him.
Let's just explore the option.
And besides, I have been wanting to say something to you for a while.
But I haven't been able to tell you.
Something is missing in our music, you know.
You never know.
Abhilash could be that missing piece of the puzzle.
Oh, I am sorry. Excuse me.
So, basically, I play the flute.
Anandi plays the ukulele and sings.
And this little boy here...
Our mutual younger brother.
Though he looks young. He can single-handedly play the 'khol,'
'kortal,' and the 'kahon.'
No, no. - He is Deepto.
And not just that, he plays the guitar like a pro.
Oh, wow!
You are a genius. - Yes.
Will you teach me, how to play the guitar?
Hey, you needn't ask.
Look, if I teach you the basics,
you can go on the YouTube and learn the rest.
Wait. Let me show you something.
I tried to learn for a year.
But then I thought, I am happy with my flute.
It is gathering dust.
Here. You can keep it.
Play it. - Hmm.
Really? - Yes.
Take. - Now, play this
and sing a song for us.
But I won't be able to play it right away.
Then?
Should I play the mandolin?
Yes, so be it. - Yeah, play it.
"Music is like a rosary. Music is the key to love."
"My heart says that music is my friend, chikon kala."
"My heart doesn't care for anything but music."
Hey, you all, play your instruments.
Hail, the Lord.
"I use music to reason with my heart, that lives in its own world."
"My heart doesn't care for anything but music."
Wow! Huh! - Wow!
Awesome! Awesome! - Fantastic. Fantastic.
Look, I have made up my mind.
From today, Abhilash is a part of our band.
Hmm. - Do you know, what I think?
Next year, the college fests will be a different ball game, buddy!
But before that, we must ask him once?
Abhilash, would you like to join our band?
No, I have no problem, but,
I have never performed with any group or band in the past.
You may feel a bit inconvenienced. - Oh, come on!
Look, don't worry about anything.
The coordination and chemistry of a band is based on friendship.
Do you know, we were supposed to perform yesterday?
But Atanu cancelled it.
Hey, by the way, who finally, performed at the show?
Who else? Juke box.
[Indistinct chatter]
"Ha, ha, ha... ha... ha, ha, ha..."
Hey, can the sound of the drums increase on this monitor.
The sound of the vocal and the guitar should be a bit lower.
Brother, the voice on the monitor is cracking.
One second, let me take this call. - Hmm.
Come on, let's try. - Hello.
What?
I am in the midst of a performance.
I cannot resolve your household issues, now.
No, please.
One.
Two, three. Two, three. A bit lower. A bit lower.
Yeah, yeah. That's correct. That's correct.
Hey, will you stand here and watch the show or will you run away?
Why would I run? I have come here to watch the show.
Keep quiet. I know the likes of you, very well.
You look for an opportunity to escape.
Why? Have I made a mistake?
Increase the tempo. Increase the tempo.
No, dear. It's just that I understand people.
There is nothing to understand. I am a very ordinary person.
What? - I am very ordinary.
True.
Nowadays, most people are in trouble in the process
of becoming extraordinary.
Trust me. Ordinary is special.
I heard that you have joined Aakor?
No, no, I haven't joined them yet.
It's not decided whether they will take me in their group.
They have probably called me because I am a friend.
Hey, you underestimate yourself so much...
Does anyone pay you for that?
No, I mean... I really am not anything...
You could have told me.
I would have given you a chance to audition for Juke box.
I don't have the talent and besides,
Rohan, Parnob and the others will not accept me.
You could have let me decide whether you have the talent or not.
Crazy fellow.
Anyway, the show is about to begin.
Please, watch. - Yeah.
See you.
"You threw me into the water, you nearly drowned me."
"It seems this endless river doesn't have any shore."
"You threw me into the water, you nearly drowned me."
"It seems this endless river has no river bed."
"This river has no bed nor shores, neither is there a riverbank."
"Row carefully, oh, boatman."
"Row carefully, oh, boatman... my broken boat."
"It seems this endless river has no river bed."
"You threw me into the water, you nearly drowned me."
"It seems this endless river has no river bed."
"You threw me into the water, you nearly drowned me."
"It seems this endless river has no river bed."
Hey, - Come.
Hey!
Hey, come. Come.
What?
Hey, sing the song that you were singing the other day.
Come on!
Yes, you can do it! Sing!
Rohan!
Abhilash! Hey!
Rohan!
Hey, what happened?
Hey, listen don't sit with that sour look on your face.
That was nothing.
These things happen.
Listen, you have a spark.
Do one thing. You... Come and meet me tomorrow.
Hey, no, no. Don't waste your time on me.
Oh, God!
Look, I can't do anything. I messed up everything.
You can do everything.
All you need, is a little courage. Period.
For the time being,
to gather courage, I can,
prescribe this medicine for you.
Hey, no. I don't drink.
Hey, this is so surprising.
Nothing will happen. It's not poison.
Have it, have it, have it. - No, no, no. Have it!
Nothing will happen. Open your mouth.
Swallow it. Swallow it. Don't spit it out.
Cheers!
What is the time? - Huh.
Uncle, actually, we had a function at the college today.
So, I got a bit late.
A bit late?
You are new to Kolkata.
There is no harm if you explore around.
Does that mean that you will lose track of everything?
This is a gentleman's house.
I am responsible for you.
If you indulge in all this rubbish,
I will be compelled to inform Ananta baba.
Hey, uncle, no, no.
Please, don't say anything to my uncle.
Actually, he is an old man. He will unnecessarily get worried.
He is getting old. He is an old man.
And am I not getting old?
I have been waiting outside you door at this hour of the night,
waiting for you to return.
I haven't digested my food because of you.
Oh, dear! Uncle, why did you do that?
I am feeling very bad.
You, please... - Hey, hey, hey!
Listen. Listen, listen, listen, don't overstep your bounds.
I was also, your age, once.
I can smell your breath from there.
You are stepping on my head just because I am a decent man!
And that you are doing all this in the city,
if your uncle finds out,
he will hold me responsible. - No, no!
Uncle, believe me, I...
I don't drink.
My friends at college forced me to drink.
They forced you?
Are you a baby?
Uncle, please... - Hey, stop right there.
It's just once. - Drama?
I understand these excuses very well.
This is a gentleman's house.
So, you have to come home on time in a decent way.
Okay. Okay, uncle.
Uncle, this will never happen again.
I... I give you my word.
You better keep this in mind. - Yes. Yes.
10 PM at night means, 10 PM.
You better not be a minute late than that.
You have come here to study. So focus on your studies.
Loafers come home after drinking and smoking at night.
Uncle. I will keep this in mind. Please, don't tell my uncle.
This is the last time, I am excusing you.
But if such an incident happens again,
you will see the worst of me.
I am warning you. - Yes.
Uncivilized boy!
Hey. What brings you here at this hour?
Why didn't you warn me that you might be late?
Oh, I should have told you? - Yes,
had you warned me, you wouldn't have had to listen to my father's rant.
I would have managed. - Oh.
Anyway, I have got something for you.
'Sunrise mustard powder.'
It has amazing flavour and taste.
And it is very easy to use while cooking.
A pinch of salt in warm water,
mix Sunrise mustard powder and keep it aside for fifteen minutes.
That's it.
And we won't require fish or any other ingredient?
Oh, so won't we need the fish?
We won't need the hilsa to prepare hilsa in mustard paste?
That's true. - Look here.
Now, where will I get hilsa cooked in mustard paste? Tell me?
So, let me just cook butterfish in a mustard paste.
Eat to your heart's content and that will uplift your mood.
Oh, so you can cook as well?
Yes, I can cook. I can also, help you.
How? - Listen.
If you wish to come in with your girlfriend or when you are drunk...
Everything is possible in this PG.
What you need to do for that, is make my father happy.
Hmm. And if you want to please, my father...
I will have to manage my father.
If you give me some money, I will manage my father.
All your problems are solved.
So, what exactly will make Polton happy?
Look, brother, I do not have too many demands.
I just need some pocket money once in a while.
Pocket money?
What else, can I do? Tell me?
My father is very miserly. On top of that a very bad-tempered man.
He refuses to give me any money. - Is it?
Managing father is child's play for me.
Year after year, boys come and go.
But Polton has been doing these things without fail.
In that case, I must see for myself, what you are capable of.
Okay, listen. - Hmm.
What if three of my friends come here tomorrow evening?
Will you be able to manage?
manage? Thirty rupees for three people.
That means ten rupees per head. - Yes.
There you are.
Oh, wow! Cash.
Father.
Oh, father.
Who? Who is it? Who?
Please help me with a history lesson?
What? Do you want to study? - Yes.
Yes, teach me history. Nothing is getting into my head.
You... You will study. Go, go, go.
Get your book. Get your book. Get your book!
There you are. - Hmm.
Let me see.
Which one? Which one? Which...
Which chapter? - The battle of Plassey.
The battle of Plassey.
Hey, which page. Where?
Right here. Come on.
Repeat after me, okay. - Hmm.
Say...
The battle of Plassey. - The battle of Plassey.
may have occurred in the year 1757.
May have happened... - Hey!
May have occurred in the year 1857.
Did I say 18? I will slap and break all your teeth.
Is it okay. - Get in. You better get in.
Have you stuffed cotton in your ears?
Say it again. - This way?
Go inside. - Okay, okay.
Hey, hurry up! Go. - The last Nawab of Bengal...
Say it again. The last Nawab of Bengal...
Oh, you, rascal!
Just say the last part.
Oh, but you asked me to repeat after you.
Oh! No, no, no, no, no. You,
read out of here. And read loudly.
Read whatever is written here.
Hey, did you have a nervous attack the other day on stage with Polly?
Did you mess up?
Er... Oh, dear!
No, look, I had no wish to go up on the stage.
But she pulled me up on stage and gave me the mic.
And then...
Shame, shame, shame, shame.
If you go on stage without rehearsal, you will feel nervous.
Look, I don't like to perform on stage by grabbing a sudden chance.
First, we must work on ourselves.
Absolutely.
I agree with Atanu da.
Let's rehearse and work hard this year.
Next year we will teach Juke box a lesson.
Hey, why should we do music to harm someone else?
Let them do their thing, and we will do ours.
Ah... No I mean...
After all, both the bands have different styles.
Why unnecessarily, compete and waste our energy?
Does it make any sense?
You don't know them, Abhilash.
And that is why you are making this statement.
I know them.
That boy, Parnob,
purposely changed the rhythm, when I went up to sing.
But look, if because of that,
if I make music to harm him,
then who is the one who will actually be at a loss?
Our music. right? - Correct. Correct.
Isn't it? - Absolutely.
Come. Get in.
This is our rehearsal pad.
Abhilash. Sit down.
Today, I will tell you a thing or two about stage performance.
Sit.
Look.
Singing is not enough for a stage performance, Abhilash.
What then? - Look at you, Abhilash.
You must sing the song in a manner,
so that it flows through your veins, just like blood.
You have to. You have to feel the song.
During a stage performance, audience interaction,
your... Your overall presentation,
and your body language... All of it is important, Abhilash.
Oh, wow!
I will take another three years to learn all that.
No, it will not take you that long.
I mean... If you learn from an experienced teacher like me,
then, I will teach you everything in a crash course.
I hope you will not lose your patience?
I hope you won't lose your passion?
So... Er...
You can play the guitar, right?
No, not really.
Atanu gave me his second hand guitar the other day.
So, I am learning on it.
Okay. - But I can play the mandolin.
You can play the mandolin?
That... That's interesting.
Hey. - Huh?
Will you teach me how to play the guitar?
Actually, it is hard to learn by watching YouTube.
Ahem.
Look, I can teach you, how to play the guitar.
But, I have a condition.
What?
You must teach me, how to play the mandolin.
Done. - Hmm.
I will teach you whatever I know.
Sure?
Absolutely.
You, first, learn how to shake hands.
The grip of your hands,
should be firm and confident.
Yes.
"When you smile,"
"it's as though the sun rays begin to strum like guitar strings."
"When tears flow out,"
"why does the wind begin to play like a flute?"
"It's not easy to keep pace with rhythm."
"What if the fingers falter in fear?"
"And yet, in this campus bound by rules,"
"the free souls continue to sing."
"If all the travellers in the city,"
"lose their way,"
"and yet we will meet during our journey."
"Wait for me."
"If all the travellers in the city,"
"lose their way,"
"and yet during our journey,"
"we will meet. Wait for me."
"Wait for me."
Hey. When did you come?
Long back.
You were playing so well, so I did not disturb you.
How can you disturb me?
You are my favourite audience, madam.
You must get an award for giving fake compliments.
It's not fake, dear. I am telling you the truth.
Learn to appreciate yourself.
Because you are here, there is magic in Aakor's songs.
Oh, come on! You exaggerate a lot!
Aakor's actual asset, at the moment is Abhilash.
Isn't it?
Have you noticed something?
After Abhilash, joined our band,
the perspective of our band has changed.
And you know, I have a firm faith in one thing.
If a person is not a good human being,
one cannot be a good artist.
Have you seen Abhilash? He is so straightforward.
He is so grounded.
He has a very uncomplicated heart.
And that is why whatever song he sings,
each song comes alive.
At times I feel, I should stop singing,
and listen to his music.
Hey, at times, I talk too much.
Isn't it? - No, no.
I think I have become a fan from a friend.
Okay, listen. - I have to go to the library.
Let me finish my work. - Yes, sure.
See you soon. - Yeah.
Aren't you socialising with that boy Abhilash, a bit too much?
Who I should interact with or not,
do I need permission from you for that on a stamp paper?
You mean, I cannot have any say?
No, of course, not. You are not my guardian.
You may have forgotten, Polly.
Boyfriends are meant to be guardians.
Ex-boyfriends aren't meant to be guardians, Rohan.
I think you have forgotten that,
our relation got messed up because of your overbearing nature.
Do you remember that?
You were serious about the break-up?
Of course, I am.
I thought it was just a phase.
That we are taking a break.
Rohan, it's over.
Rohan, because I sing with you for the same band,
and interact with you like a friend, doesn't mean, I am waiting for you.
And if that is what you thought, then, I feel sorry for you.
And the sooner you understand this and move on,
that will be better for you.
I get it.
Nice.
You actually, are a great opportunist.
And nothing beyond it, Polly.
Buddy, you may think what you want to. I don't care.
Believe me, I don't care.
Look,
already my parents breathe down my neck,
and I feel tired of this protective behaviour every day.
My parents could not respect their own relationship,
so how can they respect my likes and dislikes?
Actually,
I am just a by-product of my parent's broken relationship.
Had I not been born, there wouldn't have been so many problems.
Court, custody... All these issues.
Polly. - Just don't touch me!
Do I need permission to touch you?
Yes, of course, you need permission.
Didn't you hear all that I just said to you?
We are over! We are not in a relationship!
After this, if you bring up this issue to harass or trigger me,
then, I will be compelled to give you a tight slap, Rohan!
Polly.
Move.
Hey, hi. - Hi.
Hi. Where were you?
So, Abhilash, today we will,
learn something new. Okay?
Pentatonic scale. Okay? - Hmm.
Ah... Which is not very difficult.
Just that it has five notes instead of seven.
Okay? - Hmm.
Would you like to have coffee? - Yes.
Job done.
'Son, you must study hard and become a successful man.'
'Isn't your name, Abhilash?'
'What is there to look after me?'
'If I die, just come back to perform my last rites.'
'Let me tell you something.'
'Make sure your strings are securely tied'
'to your mother in Gourharipur.'
Mother! - Son!
Son.
You are home, my son.
Look at you,
your face has become so dry and thin.
Where? I am the same.
You always exaggerate.
Okay, my foot.
A mother understands everything.
I don't think you eat or sleep properly.
So who misinformed you that, I do not eat properly?
I can see for myself. - Hmm.
Look at your palms, there are so thin.
Black circles under your eyes... Your face looks drained of colour.
Son, are you worried about something?
Why should I worry? Tell me?
You always think of silly things.
Yes. You will argue with your mother, now.
Son, should I give you some more puffed rice?
Hello? I heard, my nephew has come?
Nephew!
Where? Oh, dear! You are wearing city clothes.
Hey, that Abhilash has come home,
everyone in Gourharipur is talking about it.
As I stepped out of the house,
people started calling out to tell me,
that your nephew has come. Hey, your nephew is home.
I believe he is just your nephew, is he nothing to me?
Ah! Huh! My dear, I am grateful to you.
As they say, the mother and the motherland,
are greater than heaven.
Listen, uncle, I have come home after a long time.
You must teach me a new song.
Yes, of course.
Let's see, have you practised what, I taught you in the past?
You wait. I'll go and get the mandolin.
Hey, hey, look at what the boy is doing?
Son.
What's wrong with you? Are you unwell?
No. - Huh?
I am okay. - Really?
Come. Come closer. A bit closer.
Now, smile.
Give me a broad smile.
Smile properly.
Oh, no. I cannot smile in your modern fashionable way.
Hey, what not? Just smile.
Once you get married. Say that to your wife and take pictures.
Am I a heroine?
So, which heroine will marry your son, mother?
Why not?
Is my son any less when it comes to looks and qualities?
If you want, everything is possible.
I have no such desire.
I aim to focus on music and singing. That's enough.
I don't care whether you desire it or not.
Will it do not to get married?
Can you tell me, why this sudden obsession with my marriage?
You are so... I mean... Oh, darn!
Hello. Yeah, tell me.
What I am saying is,
what are you doing tomorrow evening?
I am free. Why do you ask?
'Er... No... I mean...'
I would like to chill at your place. Just casually.
Actually,
I am feeling a bit low.
Unhappy? Why? What happened to you?
I'll meet and tell you.
Hello.
Hey, who was that on the call?
Who called you?
A friend from college. - Oh.
I have to go back tomorrow.
Oh, my! Why? Will you take the train tomorrow?
You just came today? - No, actually,
I have an internal test tomorrow.
Do exams happen like this?
Don't they give you a routine in advance?
No, they do for the main exams. This is just a small test.
A class test.
They spring it on us like a surprise.
Now, look, I did not go to college for a day, and I missed it.
Thankfully my friend called. Isn't it, mother?
I don't understand the complicated rules of fancy colleges.
So, son, I hope you are studying hard?
No, I have always bunked classes all my life.
Joking with your mother?
Is this what you have learnt in Kolkata?
No, they are teaching us to tell the truth.
So, I accepted the truth about myself.
Hey!
The dark circles below your eyes prove you are a mature boy, now.
My son studies day and night.
I understand everything.
I'll just be back.
have you packed all your things? - Yes.
Make sure you eat your meals properly.
Yes, I will.
Stay safe.
Hmm. - Call me once in a while.
I will. You also, look after yourself.
Don't worry.
See you.
Ta-ta. - Ta-ta.
Ta-ta.
May the Goddess Durga be with you.
Oh, wow! What's up?
The entire place is sparkling. What is the matter?
Wait.
This includes the GST.
Okay? - So, someone special is coming?
Get lost. Get lost!
I will have to if someone special is coming.
Run along!
What? What happened? - She fainted.
She said, she has chest pain.
Hey, it is important to call Abhilash immediately.
Don't call him. He has an exam.
Ugh! Huh!
Ugh!
At times I feel, you have a better life,
far from your parents.
There is no one to question or interrogate you.
Look, there are times I feel angry but,
whatever our parents say, it is for our own good.
Abhi, I am old enough to know what is good for me.
No, look... I did not really mean it like that.
All I am trying to say... - The way they,
fight and shout,
that if someone passes by our house,
they turn around and give our home queer looks. You know?
Polly, please, calm down.
Just the night before my board examination,
the way they started yelling that... - Polly, calm down.
The way they fought. I mean...
they created a real ruckus. - Calm down.
And then they broke everything at home.
I mean, not once did they think, - Calm down.
what would happen to me.
That fact that their daughter has a board exam?
They did not give it a second thought.
You have no clue. - Calm down.
You have no idea, how they behave. - I am there for you.
Please, calm down.
May I drink some water.
You have become quite smart after coming to the city from a village?
You have brought a girl to your rented room at night?
Who will seek permission from the house owner? Your uncle?
Speak decently, Mr. Bono Bihari.
Don't talk about what you don't know.
Don't teach me decency.
I know everything.
So let me go and call your uncle.
Should I tell him, his able nephew has brought a girlfriend home?
That friend is laughing, crying, dancing and yelling!
Mind your language, Mr. Bono Bihari.
Please, don't unnecessarily comment about something, you don't know.
I give you your rent on time.
Isn't that so?
So, you have no right to ask me
about who will come to my room and when?
I can. Of course, I can.
This is a gentleman's neighbourhood.
I have been running a PG in this neighbourhood for years.
I have never allowed anything to impact my reputation.
If you are so interested in having fun with women,
then why don't you go to a hotel?
I warned you that I will not allow you to do anything wrong here.
And if I see that you continue to break my rules,
I will call the police and throw you out!
You may stay, if that works for you,
otherwise, the door is that way.
I am sorry.
Polly.
Er... You go and sit inside the room.
Hello, Bono Bihari.
'Your nephew, Abhilash.' - Huh?
'He is a crook. You are feeding a snake!'
He will sting you any day.
'Has Abhilash done something?'
Yes, yes, today he brought a girl into his room.
'When I warned him, he argued back.'
And what should I tell you about the language he used.
One has no option but to dab cotton balls in one's ears.
I... What I am saying is...
You tell me. He is doing the right thing?
'Look, if his friends want to come to his room,'
'we should not stop them.'
'And this is the modern generation.'
Boys and girls study together,
so what if a boy and girl are friends?
But he should have asked for your permission before bringing her home.
'Of course, he should have. You are the landlord.'
Did you say something to him in front of the girl?
Maybe that is why he felt a bit hurt.
No, no, but you please, don't worry.
I will call him and explain everything to him.
Please, don't worry.
We must rehearse very hard.
Then all of us... - Abhilash.
What's up with you?
You don't come to class? We don't see you in the college?
You disconnect our calls. You don't come for the rehearsals?
What is the matter with you?
No, just tell us straight away.
Are you joining Juke box?
No.
Why? - No,
we heard that you are learning music from Polly?
Have you become detectives? Are you spying?
That is not the matter, Abhilash.
The matter is about basic ethics.
Look, you are a member of our band.
And Polly is a part of the Juke box.
Now, though you are a member of our band,
you will roam around with the member of another band,
and won't turn up for rehearsals. We feel bad about it.
Isn't that so?
Listen, who I interact with or not, is a very personal matter.
I mean... Personal choice.
I don't think the band has any right to object?
Wow! Huh.
Atanu, did you hear what he just said?
Polly has brainwashed you.
Listen, let me tell you something.
You may be a very talented artist,
but you know what, often times,
many talented artists become selectively blind.
Are you in love? - Ah! Anandi.
What is it to you, if I am in love?
Oh.
This is the matter.
Look Abhilash, you may do as you like in your personal life,
but the band has discipline.
We have to maintain that.
And this creates bad blood.
No, I mean...
if my friendship with Polly impacts the discipline of the band,
then I don't need you.
No, you go ahead. I don't need this.
How could you say something like that?
I mean... You are the ones who are saying,
that you have a problem with whatever I do.
Look, Abhilash, all we were trying to say,
that please, attend the rehearsals.
But after hearing what you said, I don't think you will have the time?
In that case, the way Aakor has been functioning all this while,
it will continue in the same way in future.
Fine. All the best.
Give it your best shot.
Abhilash, wait.
Wait.
Look, I want to say a few things to you, as a friend.
I have nothing against Polly.
That is how they are.
I can hardly recognise my friend.
You have forgotten your roots and origin,
and are trying to wear a different mask.
You are trying to be someone, you are not.
All the best.
Anandi. Anandi!
Anandi, listen!
I don't think what Anandi said is very wrong.
I hope you haven't forgotten the tale about the crow,
who wore peacock feathers and tried to join their group.
I did not say this to make the crow feel inferior
or that the peacock is better.
What I am trying to say is, both are two different species.
Take care.
Aakor will always miss you, brother.
Are Abhilash's exams over?
I don't know.
Look, you are unwell.
If he calls, ask him to come here once.
I'll tell him.
But will he have the time? There is so much study pressure in college?
If he can't find time after hearing that his mother is ill.
I will get well as soon as I see him.
The boy has just found a place in Kolkata.
Is it necessary to inconvenience him, now?
Yes,
after going to Kolkata, he has had exposure,
now, unless under compulsion,
will he come to this non-descript village?
No, no, brother.
How can a son not come when his mother calls him?
Why don't you call him once?
I will.
Let another day pass. - Huh.
Okay. Okay.
Okay, you don't have to talk, now.
You sleep for a while. - Huh.
Go to sleep.
Sir, your tea.
So, finally, you left Aakor?
Anyway, good for you.
Now, there is no competition,
between us.
Will you take me in your band?
Sorry?
What? What did you say?
Will you join the band?
Aren't you ashamed?
Have you forgotten, how you messed up on stage last time?
Ro... Rohan. One minute. One minute.
What is the need to overreact?
Abhilash is a lot more prepared, now.
And I am sure, if we include him in our band,
our band will become much better.
He is a lot more prepared? - Hmm.
So, Polly, we also sing in English.
So, will this little boy stand like a dead man on stage?
Baby, will you be able to sing?
Pop, Blues, Jazz... In English?
No, I am not very fluent in English.
So, this his state of preparedness?
Very nice. - Don't make elitist comments.
Guys, I have decided something.
Either Abhilash will join Juke box,
or I will leave Juke box.
And, I will form another band with him.
Hey, Polly, why are you talking like a fool?
How will we work, if you leave the band?
The lead vocalist is saying, she will leave the band.
This is ridiculous.
Look, I have said what I had to, the rest depends upon you.
Okay, fine.
If this guy joins the band,
then I will leave Juke box.
Great! - One minute. One minute.
Let's vote.
Kaushik and Parnob, what is your opinion?
Meaning?
You mean, we have to take sides, now?
Either Rohan or Polly?
Wow! Dude, you clearly, are not kids!
Look, Polly is always important for Juke box.
Rohan is a good friend but,
Polly is my first choice for the band.
Yes, I also, want Polly to stay.
After doing so much for the band, all these years,
this is what I deserve.
Rohan, don't be kiddish.
Look, we know it and you do as well,
how important you are for our band.
And it's my request.
Don't leave Juke box.
Please.
So, once again,
I am making another compromise for Juke box.
So, now Juke box's line-up increases from four-piece to five-piece.
Yes. Four human beings,
and a living dead body.
I mean... Abhilash!
Brother.
Wait, wait, wait. Hey, wait!
Hey, brother!
You are completely out of sync.
What?
Wait, Rohan. He is getting it.
He will do it.
Don't overreact.
It's okay. Hmm.
Shall we start from the beginning, guys?
Yes, yes.
Are you okay? - Hmm.
Can you do it? - Hmm.
One, two, three. Go!
Guys, guys, guys, guys.
My house will remain vacant this weekend.
My parents are going out.
So. - Hmm.
We are going to... - Party!
Hey, no, no, no, no. We have got a reason to celebrate and party.
Guess what?
Rohan. Guess, what?
This boy Abhilash has joined our band.
Yeah!
Let's party!
Hello.
Hey, how are you?
I am fine.
It's hard to get in touch with you on the phone.
Tell me, how are you?
When was I not well?
It's just that I haven't seen you in a long time.
So, should I ask uncle to connect you with me on a video call?
No.
I can hardly see you on the screen.
So, then? - Son.
Are your exams over?
If yes, then come and see me once.
Yes, the exams are over. But I am under a lot of study pressure.
Let me see. I'll come as soon as I possibly can.
Do you know, son,
Suresh master dropped by to give me jackfruit from his garden.
I will cook jackfruit with lobsters, the day you come.
I know, when you hear of jackfruit cooked with lobsters,
you will not be able to control yourself.
Oh, dear!
In that case, I must come soon.
Come home, son.
Come, come soon.
I haven't seen you for so many days.
Who will cook jackfruit with lobsters in Kolkata, for you,
just as I do? Tell me?
That's true.
Okay, wait, let me see.
I'll come as soon as I can.
Come soon.
See you, then. - Hmm.
Okay. Good night.
Oh, dear!
He has learnt how to say good night like the foreigners.
Wow!
This is awesome, brother.
Cheers to the living dead!
Sorry, sorry, my mistake.
Cheers to Abhilash!
Wow! very nice, Very nice. Kaushik,
what a great pj. Applause, applause, applause.
Hey, listen, why do you always tease him with his name?
Abhilash.
The name Abhilash is quite poetic.
Hey, no, no. I did not mind.
They shorten your name from Poulomi to Polly as well.
Not, I just treat it as my pet name.
Initially, I did feel a little bad,
but I don't mind it any longer. - Good.
As a son if he doesn't look after his mother,
then what is the use of his education?
No, no, don't say that.
He said he is under a lot of study pressure.
I see. Fine.
I won't tell him.
But you are not doing the right thing. I am telling you that.
Okay, tell him the one who enjoys till the last,
what will we call him?
'Ullash! - Ullash!'
Good one, brother. Good one.
'That he doesn't have any exams,'
'I understood that when I received Bono Bihari's phone call.'
'He has seen the fast life of Kolkata,'
'if he doesn't hear about his mother's illness,'
'he will not come.'
Truth or dare. This is a useless headache.
What if someone lies even if they choose truth,
how will you understand?
Dare.
But whatever happens, must happen amongst the five of us.
Okay, fine. - Hmm.
Boss, give an awesome dare. - Hmm.
Okay. - Hmm.
You have to kiss Abhilash.
Hey, Parnob. What are you doing?
Hey, hey, Parnob. - What?
Hey, hey, please. - You must kiss Abhilash.
What are you saying? Are you playing the fool?
Shut up. - Shut up.
Let Polly say, what she thinks of the dare.
So, I have to kiss Abhilash? - Yes.
Okay, no worries.
After all, Rohan doesn't have to do it. Right?
Dare.
Dare done, right? - Done.
Hey, I'll just come.
What is this? - Hey, what is this?
Hello.
Tell me.
Didn't you tell me,
that though I love Polly, she will just use me?
Do you know?
Polly likes me a lot.
She kissed me today.
Yeah, tell me. - Abhi... Abhilash.
Your mother is very sick. Come home soon.
Meaning?
What's wrong with my mother?
Your mother has blood pressure.
She has been bedridden for the last three weeks.
And you are telling me, today?
Your mother doesn't allow me to call you.
Okay.
You come to Kolkata. There are better medical facilities here.
No, no, as long as I am alive,
there won't be any problem with your mother's treatment.
But at a time when she is so ill,
it is a great medicine, if her son stays by her side.
Can you tell me, how can I make up for this void?
Okay, let me see.
I'll try to come next week.
Let's go!
Hey, where are you going?
We will just go and get some cigarette, chips and cold drinks.
What we have will not take us through the night.
After a while all the outlets will close shop.
Should I come with you? - No, let it be.
You better digest Polly's kiss first.
And if you need an antacid, then make sure to call
No, brother,
he won't need the antacid,
our brother Rohan, will need it.
Cheers! - Hmm.
All that trauma and pressure.
Don't you suffer, Polly?
Who cares for my pain?
I have grown up seeing all this.
Poulomi.
The day I saw you for the first time,
from that day,
I have not been able to control myself.
I can't help but remember a particular incident, today.
I was in the sixth grade.
I could sit in my room and clearly hear my father,
was asking my mother,
that is Polly our child?
I was like...
They were throwing,
things around. They were shouting at each other.
Polly.
I love you.
I just...
Give it to me. Give it.
Turn around and look at me.
Look at me. - Huh.
Stop triggering yourself like this.
Just remember that,
though not as a boyfriend,
Rohan is always there for you.
I really care for you, Polly.
Better.
Whatever is in my fate, will happen.
Hail, the Lord!
I can't understand? - Mm, hmm... I...
Hey, wait, wait, wait.
Really?
Look up. Hmm.
Hey, Rohan.
What do you think of yourself? - Hey! Hey!
Hey, how dare you hug her?
What? What?
Is she your girlfriend? Are you mad?
Polly. - What?
What, Polly? Tell us?
She loves me. - What?
What is he saying?
What are you smoking? Where do you get your stuff from?
Hey! - Hey, what are you doing?
Huh! - Abhilash! Abhilash!
Hey! - Crazy!
What's going on, Abhilash?
Will you tell me, whom I should hug or not?
Who are you? Are you my guardian? Huh?
He has become psychotic.
We should tie his hands and legs and keep him in a room.
You, please, see a doctor.
He has gone insane!
How dare you? Huh?
I just casually kissed you, as part of a game,
and you assumed, I am your girlfriend?
Hey, hey, listen.
After what you just did,
after seeing it,
I can't dream of falling in love with a boy of your mentality.
Have you understood?
Polly. Polly. - Calm down.
I... I need to freshen up.
Darn!
I owe you big time, brother.
I have explained everything to you with interest.
'Let's go and see.' - Come on, get out. Leave.
Get out! Get out!
Get aside!
Hey? - Party is over.
What? - Go downstairs.
Has something happened? - Go downstairs.
Come on.
Oh, hell!
Hey, hey. Wait. Wait.
Abhilash Ghosh?
Comparative literature, first year?
The principal wants to see you, now. Go.
But why? - Go. You will find out, why.
Go.
Sir, may I come in?
Oh? Come in.
Hmm. Hmm. Hmm. Don't sit.
A potential criminal like you is not allowed to sit in my cabin.
Excuse me, sir?
You know exactly what I mean, Abhilash.
What is this?
You are acting as though you have never seen this video before?
Whereas, you shot this video with your phone, yesterday.
I am sure, Poulomi wasn't aware.
And after that, you send this on WhatsApp to your classmates?
Last night and in the morning today.
Sir, believe me, I haven't done any of this.
Sir, my phone has been missing since yesterday.
And why would I do this to Poulomi?
She is a very close friend, sir.
But Poulomi gave a very different version.
You apparently, thought she is your girlfriend.
And when she rejected you last night,
so to get back her, you...
Sir... Sir, trust me.
I haven't done this.
Abhilash no logic or proof,
supports your version.
So, did you lodge a missing diary at the police station for your phone?
At the police station?
Yes or no?
No. - Huh!
You did not.
So, I can say, that you have shot this video,
but then you thought of the consequences,
you got scared and switched off your phone. And now,
you are acting as if you lost your phone? Right?
Sir, I don't know, how to prove my innocence to you.
Trust or distrust,
is a far cry Abhilash.
And please, don't cry in front of me,
and try to gain sympathy for yourself.
If I don't expel you from the college,
then my other students,
and my female students will feel unsafe.
What will I tell them and the college authorities?
Sir, I haven't done anything, sir.
Listen, Abhilash.
What you have or haven't done,
and what will be the punishment for that,
the college disciplinary committee will decide that.
Besides, there is the police... The court.
As of now, since this is your number and,
since you did not lodge any complaint at the police station,
you are indefinitely suspended from this college.
Out!
Sir, I haven't done anything, sir.
Get out!
Abhilash!
Hey, Abhilash! What's wrong with you?
Take this.
Go and get as much alcohol you can get. I and you will drink.
And buy whatever you want to. Go!
Hey, no. That is a lot of money. - Go.
You please, go! Get going! Go!
What is the matter? Tell me?
Hey, Polton.
Wait, let me see.
Uncle?
'What is there to look after me?'
'Come and perform my last rites after my death.'
'Are you exams over?'
'Then, come and see me, just once.'
Everything happened all of a sudden.
She did not give me a chance to take her to the hospital.
When she fainted for the first time,
I insisted,
that I must inform Abhilash.
But she did not allow me.
Cry your heart out, nephew.
Tears wash away the pain in the heart.
The heart becomes pure.
Would you like to tell me something?
Can I not be a baul like you?
No, nephew.
You are hurt at the moment.
The path that a man take, in this condition,
is never the right path.
You have a beautiful voice.
You play the instrument beautifully.
You must do music.
Music helps,
to clear the hurt and pain in one's heart.
It helps to calm the heart.
I will take you to a few gatherings.
You can go there, sing and play the instrument.
And then see what God wants.
This is nice.
Rohan. Impressive.
We can use this piece at our next performance.
Hey, listen.
Just give the list. - Wait, wait, wait.
Hold it, hold it, hold it. - Hey, I urgently need that list.
Hello.
Hey. - Yes, speaking.
No, no.
We already have a show, the day after tomorrow. Yes. Yes.
Another show on the same day?
It will be a bit difficult.
No, no, no... A double show...
Yeah. Yeah. Let me talk to them.
Something will definitely...
I'll let you know. We will manage something.
Thank you.
Yeah, Polly, what were you asking for?
What is this?
'That means the entire thing was Rohan's strategy?'
Just to get Abhilash into trouble?
Why just blame Rohan?
Polly is also at fault.
Hey, come on. What's is Polly's fault here?
Look, I am sorry. I...
I really did not know.
Shut up. Listen, Polly.
you destroyed Abhilash's life. - Ah!
Anandi, what are you doing? - Enough, Atanu.
Normally, they don't even think of us as human beings.
The minute Abhilash came and she saw he sings well,
she pulled him into her group out of jealousy.
Now, she is here to give an explanation and act the victim?
Ask her to leave.
Hey, please, get out of our rehearsal pad.
Leave!
Look, I have an idea.
Abhilash.
'Whatever you say,'
'regardless of your requests,'
'I will never go back to Kolkata.'
But Abhilash, Rohan is the guilty one.
Will you punish us because,
you are angry with him?
Hey, Abhilash.
I also, think, you must go back to Kolkata.
You must give a fitting reply.
Uncle, I don't want to respond to anyone,
and neither do I wish to punish anyone.
I never wanted to go to Kolkata.
It was my mother's wish.
My mother is no more
and there is no need for me to go to Kolkata either.
Look, our band competition is just around the corner.
And Aakor is your band too, Abhilash.
Why is she here?
Hi.
I somehow managed to get your address and come here.
Look, I know, whatever I say, you will think,
that I am faking it.
I am sorry.
I have nothing else to say but sorry, to you.
Look, whether or not you forgive me,
it doesn't really matter.
But, please, come back.
Please.
I will not go anywhere, Polly.
You... You come with me.
Come.
You... Don't you want to become a baul, Abhilash?
Then, listen.
A baul has nothing. Home, household, family... Nothing.
All he has are dreams.
So, he dreams.
He has big dreams.
As they say, gigantic.
The songs that bauls sing,
they don't just sing to earn money.
A baul sings to tell everyone about his dreams.
Have you understood?
If you genuinely want to become a baul?
then become the seller of dreams.
This is a big stage.
Many sensible people will be there.
Won't you go there and tell people, what is in your heart?
Come.
Tell them.
Fine.
I will go.
Oh, yes.
But just for this one show.
And then the son will come back to his roots.
Aakor.
Aakor? - Yes.
I am extremely sorry.
We had to remove your entry from the list, brother.
Means? Why?
There is nothing we can do.
We received the instruction from the title sponsor.
The sponsor would have withdrawn had we not removed your name.
I hope you understand?
But this is unethical?
Who cares for ethics in today's day and time, tell me?
I am just an event representative.
You may say what you want to, the organisers.
In fact, I was not allowed to give you this information either.
Sorry.
Some stardust washing powder is the title sponsor.
They asked the event manager to remove our entry from the list.
Means?
Hey, wait, wait. Stardust washing powder?
Hey, this is Rohan's father's company.
Are you sure?
Hey, uncle. Hundred per cent!
Come on. - Let's go.
Rohan.
Hey, Mr. Atanu. Tell me.
What do you think?
Will you buy people because your father is an industrialist?
And, besides, everything is fair in love and war.
And this is about you.
Mr. Atanu.
Aren't you ashamed to behave like a lowlife scum?
No, no, no.
For example,
Abhilash... baby boy,
I have done worse to him. Haven't I?
Did I feel ashamed? No.
But there is a good side.
There's a good side guys. There is a good part.
Polly with sing with me on centre stage.
Polly is with me.
And... You,
can sit in the audience,
and cheer for us.
Miss Anandi,
I hope you will cheer for us?
Today, I will... - Atanu!
Look, don't do that. - Let him go.
There is no point in talking to the likes of him.
Come on, Atanu.
Ta-ta.
You stay obsessed with your band.
Shameful!
Sorry.
We unnecessarily forced you to travel so far.
They are the greatest scammers.
They removed our entry.
I knew that they will do something like this.
Don't worry.
The contest is not over yet.
'Now, the last performer of the night is coming up on the stage.'
'Ladies and gentlemen,'
'please, welcome juke box on stage.'
Whether we can participate in the contest or not,
we will perform today.
Hail, the Lord!
But how? We won't be able to go up on the stage?
Wherever we stand on our two feet,
that is my stage for the day.
No, madam, actually what happened is...
The thing is.. - The thing is,
Polly fought with us and left the band.
Meaning?
Oh, God!
"Music is like a rosary. Music is the key to love."
"My heart says that music is my friend, chikon kala."
"My heart doesn't care for anything but music."
Is someone singing outside? - I think so.
Let's go.
"I use music to reason with my heart, that lives in its own world."
"My heart doesn't care for anything but music."
Congratulations.
Thanks. - Very nice. Carry on.
Hail, the Lord!
That was awesome.
Hey, let's go. - Come on.
Hey, let's go.
Hey, Abhilash! - Wait, I am coming.
Let's go.
Take this.
I won't need it. You take it with you.
Won't you ever come back?
No.
Kolkata did not accept me.
Besides, my mother is no more. And college is done for.
And since my dreams...
Can't you give it a second thought?
No.
Anyway, I plan to perform at gatherings with my uncle.
But, I will really miss you a lot.
Friends are like you, not just in this city,
but cannot be found in the whole wide world.
So, even if I don't stay, you will be in my heart forever.
Abhilash!
Everyone is here.
I have come here with a good news.
Actually, today in the morning...
One minute.
I forgot to return this to you amid the chaos.
So, I was saying. I went to the principal's office in the morning.
They have withdrawn Abhilash's suspension.
And the one responsible for the entire episode,
the actual culprit... I mean Rohan has been suspended.
Abhilash, you are getting another chance,
to fulfil your mother's dream.
Look, brilliant students like you should,
finish your studies.
Alright.
But since its already late, let me wait for a few months.
Let me stay with my uncle and do music for a while.
There is a huge baul gathering set to happen
in Krishnanagar in a few days.
I will learn a lot if I go there.
And once I finish my commitments,
I will come here during the next semester.
Hey, now, we will miss the train. - Yes, yes.
Come on, you will get late. - Yeah, let's go.
Let's go. - Listen. Listen.
Abhilash, please, forgive me.
I honestly, did not understand you.
Look at that, now.
What is there to forgive?
I... I honestly, did not understand you.
It takes a long time to understand a few simple notes,
so, understanding a human being is a tough job.
Trust me. Why don't you all, reason with him, once?
Why are you leaving like this? Tell me?
The ones responsible for the incident,
that they can do something like this...
I had no idea!
You knew that you are innocent?
Why didn't you come and say,
just once, that, Polly I haven't done anything?
Couldn't you say that to me, even once?
I wanted to tell you.
But I did not get the time.
Can't we give our relationship, another chance?
Polly, I wanted to become a baul.
Bauls cannot get entangled in relationships.
It's true, I did take the wrong path, once.
But, now that I have found my way,
then this time, let me bond with my music.
Okay. Will you come back during the next semester?
Yes, I will.
Promise?
See you, now.
Go.
Hey.
Go. - Ta-ta.
Ta-ta.
"People say, my house is not good."
"What house do I build in the middle of nowhere..." "People say."
"People say, my house is not good."
"For how long will I be able to stay, if I build a nice house?"
"For how long will I be able to stay?"
"For how long will I be able to stay, if I build a nice house?"
"For how long will I be able to stay?"
"I look at the mirror and look at my white hair... People say..."
"People say, my house is not good."
"What house do I build in the middle of nowhere... People say."
"People say, my house is not good."
"What house do I build in the middle of nowhere... People say."
"People say, my house is not good."