I am Chand Bardai,
Prithvi's friend.
Everyone tries to be like a father.
However, a few succeed.
Only time will tell us
how successful Prithvi will be.
[upbeat music playing]
Much obliged, grandma.
Are you looking for your brother, Nagarjuna?
Yes. He came from Chalukya to Ajmer to meet his brother, Nagarjuna.
Where is he?
Nagarjuna has gone to hunt down a man-eating crocodile.
Hunting crocodiles?
Father, may I go?
No, Prithvi.
Hunting is not child's play.
Go inside.
Put on clean clothes.
Mother, Brother Vighraharaja?
Your brother still hasn't mustered the courage to face his past.
Go. Seeing you might give him the courage.
[tense music playing]
Brother, this mansion is so huge.
I will get lost here.
Chand, I want to meet Brother Nagarjuna.
Father has forbidden you from going there.
If you go without asking him this time...
I'll ask father once again.
Who knows? He might allow it.
[joyful music playing]
Listen. I need to speak with you.
Must we talk right now?
It's about Prithvi.
Running into the tornado...
That was his grave imprudence.
He is still a kid.
Queen, Prithviraj is 11 years old.
But still, there is a lack of balance in his mind, body, and soul.
'Balance?'
[pensive music playing]
Queen, the reason behind my arrival in Ajmer is something else.
Brother Vighraharaja is waiting for me.
Let's talk about this later.
[dramatic music playing]
What happened?
Do you know where I can get the balance?
- What? - Balance?
Yes. Today, I discovered that I lack balance.
Father wants me to be balanced.
I will show him I have balance.
Then, he will be compelled to pat my back.
But you've done something worthy of getting a pat on your back.
Didn't you tell your father what you saved in the tornado?
I didn't
because father doesn't want to hear me out.
I will bring balance now.
But how should I get it? Where will I get it?
What is balance, after all?
You see.
When we sit in a boat, they say,
'Stay still to keep the boat balanced.'
This surely means that we will find balance in a boat.
Boats are on the river. Right?
Yes. Boats are on rivers.
Brother Nagarjuna will also be near the river.
[chanting the courage mantra]
What?
I'll be back until the meeting between father and uncle is over.
- Nobody will find out. - Wait! I am also coming.
Brother, wait!
Wait! I want balance, too.
No, you are young. Stay here.
We will bring balance for you.
[upbeat music playing]
[flute playing]
Wait!
[sinister music playing]
- Introduce yourselves. - We're traders, sir.
We've got Devghad's fresh mangoes for Ajmer.
Introduce yourself and present the permit.
Permit?
Yes.
Oh!
In the meantime, taste our sweet and juicy mangoes, sir.
[sinister music playing]
[snake hissing]
- The snake has bitten him! - Sir!
Here!
The snake!
[laughing]
Why do you domesticate such venomous snakes?
Those poor men didn't even ask for water.
Those showing sympathy towards infidels bear no place in hell.
I seek forgiveness from Allah.
Let's go.
[flute playing]
[classical song playing]
[folk song playing]
Okay. We're in the boat now.
What about balance?
This is balance.
The boat isn't moving a lot
as the weight is divided equally.
Yes. But this is the boat's balance.
How will I get it?
Chand, look over there! I think someone's coming.
It's far away.
I can't gauge who it is.
This seems to be Brother Nagarjuna's boat.
- Brother Nagarjuna! - What?
You startled us. How did you come here?
Didn't I forbid you?
Father also forbade you.
Where is Brother Nagarjuna?
That might be his boat.
- Brother Nagarjuna! - Brother Nagarjuna!
[flute playing]
Fate's cruelty snatched you away from me.
[sentimental music playing]
Despite being the king of a powerful kingdom like Ajmer,
I couldn't do anything.
I lost my self-confidence the day I lost you.
I cannot manage this now.
That is why
I will hand over this throne to the most capable person now.
That person
always had more right to it than me,
and still does.
[morose music playing]
May glory be to the King of Ajmer, King Vighraharaja.
Not the king!
Brother.
Greetings, brother.
Greetings.
I felt incredibly lonely.
I'm here now, brother.
[sentimental music playing]
Aparagangeya was also extremely close to my heart.
Brother, every time
I reminisce about his life,
my mind floods with lovely memories.
He never hurt anyone.
Hence, if we mourn
over his demise,
[sentimental music playing]
We'd be doing injustice with his memories.
I've called you here to deliver justice.
I'm about to make a crucial decision
for Ajmer's future.
I need your acceptance.
Brother, I've promised you and grandfather
that I will respect
all your decisions regarding Ajmer. I will stand by you.
I, too, want to discuss something about Ajmer with you.
Brother, after Ghurid's defeat and following retreat,
we found these in their pavilions.
A new challenge will soon approach us.
[suspenseful music playing]
Discussing here is inappropriate. Walls can have ears here.
Let's go somewhere else.
[suspenseful music playing]
[sinister music playing]
Sundari?
Tell me.
The scene reminded me of the union between two brothers.
My eyes turned moist seeing the tears in their eyes.
- What do you mean? - I mean,
they discussed Ajmer's future.
King Vighraharaja has decided something essential for it.
He needed your brother-in-law's acceptance of it.
He said he wanted to deliver justice.
Justice?
He will deliver justice to the person he has been unjust with.
This crucial decision
is about announcing my Nagarjuna as the prince.
But I don't understand one thing.
Why is your brother-in-law's acceptance needed for that?
I want to know the same thing.
Continue watching them.
I don't trust them a bit.
Yes, Queen.
[tense music playing]
Brother Nagarjuna!
Let's take the boat to him.
[tense music playing]
[sinister music playing]
[tense music playing]
Brother Nagarjuna!
Brother!
Why are these kids calling out?
Brother Nagarjuna!
They're coming closer.
What should we do?
Infidel's children are also infidels.
Let's share our mangoes with them.
Oh, brother!
[tense music playing]
Until now, they'd come to loot us.
They'd leave after looting us.
But this time, they've dared
to dream of ruling our sacred land.
They leave trails of dead bodies on every path they cross.
Neither do they follow any war rules, nor do they have humanity.
They return with a bigger army
and new war techniques.
They want to enslave us in our motherland.
This time, they will attack
our culture, traditions and our eternal religion.
I don't fear a war against them, brother.
I fear that every kingdom
is preoccupied with its matters.
This is why nobody will help others during a dire situation.
The 'Ghurid' will use this for their benefit.
Brother, it's crucial
to unite every kingdom towards a single goal.
It's imperative for them to vow unity and integrity
so we can face the enemy together.
This time, it's not about one kingdom. It's about 'Aryavarta'.
Forgive me, brother.
Without your permission,
I've invited all the kingdoms to Ajmer.
My father was compelled
to coronate me, but
he gave our ancestral turban to you
because he knew
which head could sustain its pride.
Ajmer has been unjust towards you.
Still, your dedication
towards Ajmer never faltered in all these years.
I am proud of my brother.
You will lead
this discussion with all the kings.
[dramatic music playing]
What are you saying, brother?
You are Ajmer's king.
Ajmer's king insists this upon his younger brother.
But consider this as an order.
Brother!
I've heard that
you've won the sheath that
the 'Ghurid' take pride in.
I want to see it.
Yes, brother.
Seeing the brothers together after all these years is bliss.
Greetings, Brother.
Greetings.
May you always be a fortunate married woman.
Forgive me, brother.
We couldn't come sooner to pay our tributes to Prince Aparagangeya.
You've always been on our minds and in our prayers.
You came after the king summoned you.
What would've changed if you'd come sooner?
Some wounds
outweigh every relationship.
Mother,
tomorrow, the kings of all great kingdoms will come to Ajmer.
Someshwar has invited them.
I have a vital announcement to make.
That's an excellent opportunity
to announce Ajmer's prince
in the presence of all the kings.
[tense music playing]
I don't want to lose this opportunity, either.
Ajmer's throne awaits my successor.
It's time to make
the announcement.
[tense music playing]
'I am waiting more eagerly than Ajmer's throne.'
'You've increased my worries by delaying it.'
'But I know it.'
'My son, Nagarjuna, will become the prince.'
'You don't have any other option, either.'
[water splashing]
[flute playing]
[dramatic music playing]
[crocodile roaring]
Please help me, brother!
Brother!
[crocodile grunting]
Save me, Prithviraj!
[crocodile growling]
[solemn music playing]
You seem tense.
What happened?
Something doesn't feel right.
What do you mean?
Desaladevi raised the matter of crowning the prince.
She was referring to Nagarjuna.
Yes.
Nagarjuna will become the prince.
So what?
But Vigraharaj's response
made me wonder he had something else in mind.
Not Nagarjuna,
he has decided to hand over the throne to someone else.
Someone else?
How is that possible, Queen?
A king's son is crowned the prince
and a prince becomes the king.
This is our tradition.
Perhaps, you misunderstood what Vigraharaj meant.
And what if I did not misunderstand what he said?
What if he crowns you the prince?
Me!
I am Ajmer's commander-in-chief.
Why would he do that?
Let us suppose he crowns you the prince.
Then what?
Have you thought about the consequences?
Queen Desaladevi will think we conspired against her.
Nagarjuna will think you betrayed him.
The love between Nagarjuna and Prithvi will end.
Save me, Prithviraj!
[growling]
Save me!
[gripping music playing]
We stayed away from Ajmer for years
so that no one had any misgivings,
there would be love and unity,
and our relations would remain cordial.
If Vigraharaj takes such a decision,
then our sacrifice would have been in vain.
Queen!
Your thoughts are running amok.
If Vigraharaj were considering it,
he would certainly have mentioned it to me.
I'm Ajmer's commander-in-chief.
My family and relationships
mean more to me than any throne.
And I have already proved it.
If the need arises in future,
I will prove it again.
Nothing will happen. Rest assured.
Vigraharaj wanted to see the scabbard of the Ghurids
that I won in battle.
I can't find it.
I'll get it right away.
Prithviraj!
[gripping music playing]
For a moment, I thought I lost it to the sandstorm.
You certainly had,
but someone jeopardised their life and retrieved it from the sandstorm.
Prithvi!
[sentimental vocalisation]
'My father won this in battle.'
'I can't let it get away.'
But what was the need to put his life in danger
and head into the sandstorm?
What if something happened?
When it comes to his father and family,
he will go to great lengths.
[gripping music playing]
Hey, don't be scared.
Nagarjuna is here.
He won't let any harm befall us.
[vocalisation]
Lord!
Throw this rope into the water.
They'll hold on to it.
No, Chand.
I don't need a rope.
Hariraj and Prithviraj are my world.
You, Mother, Vigraharaj, Desaladevi, Nagarjuna...
I worry about everyone.
However, I am the most worried
about Prithviraj.
[waves crashing]
[screaming]
[waves crashing]
Queen, I'm aware
that Prithviraj is efficacious,
but he is naive.
He often acts impetuously.
And if something untoward were to happen to him, I would...
If you love him so immensely,
why don't you show it?
That's what you're there for.
I must remain firm with him
so that he learns discipline
and understands right from wrong.
Do you think he will learn like this?
All he sees is your sternness,
not your intention.
I am under compulsion, Queen.
I know that my sternness
pains Prithviraj.
But what do I do?
This is imperative for his future.
You never know when your life will come to an end.
Especially, in a warrior's case,
the uncertainty is even greater.
- Whatever days I have left, I want Prithvi to... - No.
You and I
will always be with Prithvi.
All right?
[sentimental music playing]
[water gushing]
[gripping music playing]
The boys seem to belong to the royal family.
This isn't the time to kill them,
but to use them.
[soft music playing]
Tamarind!
Are you...
It is not what you think.
It is for Prithvi.
He's really fond of it.
If you give it to him,
he will be delighted.
All right, I'll take this to Prithvi then.
- Where is he? - Your Majesty, news just came in
that the boat Prithviraj was in has turned over.
[tense music playing]
Greetings, Lord. Easy, give me your hand.
- Greetings, Lord. Give me your hand. - Easy.
Easy does it.
[Chand] 'In order to find steadiness,'
'Prithvi crossed his limits.'
'He took on death!'
'However, will the outcome of the events that ensued'
'open a new chapter of fresh challenges in Prithvi's life?'
A fearless, unshakeable and impenetrable rock!
The invincible and unparalleled Kshatriya Chauhan!
Are you all right?
Did you get hurt?
How could any harm come to us
with the future Prince of Ajmer, Nagarjuna, by our side?
[chuckles]
You two are all grown up!
And you've even put on weight!
Don't you exercise?
And does Chand Bardai still write poetry?
Yes, Lord.
The day I become King of Ajmer,
I'll appoint you as my court poet.
Yes, Lord.
Stop calling me that.
You'll address me as "Prince" very soon.
Get used to it.
- Long live Prince Nagarjuna! - All hail!
[solemn music playing]
Greetings, sir.
Greetings.
Who are you?
Merchants.
We're from Devgarh.
We've brought fresh mangoes from Devgarh.
[unsettling music playing]
You helped my brothers.
- Long live Prince Nagarjuna! - All hail!
[intriguing music playing]
Wait.
Are you selling mangoes?
That's right.
You were planning to feed
just two baskets of mangoes to all of Ajmer!
[soft chuckle]
The two baskets are just samples.
Lord, if the residents of Ajmer like the mangoes of Devgarh,
then we'll flood Ajmer with our mangoes!
Are the mangoes of Devgarh that sweet?
Give me one.
[unsettling music playing]
[ominous music playing]
[intense music playing]
[ominous vocalisation]
Have the mango later, Prithvi.
First, tell me this.
Did no one from the royal palace accompany you?
Oh!
So, you didn't inform anyone!
The royal palace must be in utter chaos!
Everyone must be looking for you.
Don't just stare at me. Let's go!
Nagarjuna, you're hurt.
I don't care for small wounds, Prithvi.
Apply a salve once we reach the royal palace.
Certainly.
Now, come on!
You two can come along too.
Summon your soldiers and head to the riverbank.
[tense music playing]
Desaladevi, Prithviraj and Hariraj...
Prithviraj was told there was a crocodile in the river.
Yet he disobeyed orders.
Pampering only makes children wilful!
Besides,
you can't expect people who live like nomads
to know anything about palace rules or discipline!
[horse neighing]
Stop!
[tense music playing]
Let them in.
They are with us.
I'll have everyone eat Devgarh's mangoes at my coronation.
That would be our good fortune, Prince.
- Long live the prince! - All hail!
But don't you worry.
Nagarjuna will be there.
No harm will come to your son as long as he's there.
- Long live Lord Nagarjuna! - All hail!
'Thank You, Goddess Ashapura.'
You were right.
Nagarjuna has brought Prithviraj and Hariraj back home safely.
[music playing]
Ajmer's future is in bright hands.
[tense music playing]
[unsettling music playing]
[horse neighing]
[music concludes]
I've ordered twice the fruits this time for the shop.
Sales will spike.
Lovely.
I've hired another ten confectioners at my shop.
Fantastic!
So many people will attend, we must not fall short of sweets.
- Hmm? - Yes.
Don't you own a shop of garments?
Mister!
Is a festival coming up?
What's with the hustle and bustle?
Tomorrow, Chalukya, Chandel, Malwa, Garhwal,
Abu, Kundir, Pandhar,
and Sandhar's rulers are expected.
The kings of almost all the regions will be coming over.
It's a special event.
There will be pomp and ceremony!
[solemn music playing]
So many kings shall gather...
That too in Ajmer!
We must
relay this news to our Sultan.
Absolutely.
[music playing]
May you live a long life.
[tense music playing]
The crocodile was about to devour us.
It opened its jaw wide,
but Nagarjuna shot an arrow at it just then.
Nagarjuna!
Nagarjuna, by saving the lives of your brothers,
you've upheld your obligations.
You also proved that you are adept at archery.
May you always be victorious, future Prince.
[music playing]
What if the crocodile devoured Prithviraj and me?
But it did not.
Being a Kshatriya,
how can you be afraid, my younger brother Hariraj?
I've faced many such dangerous situations.
Really!
How many battles did you fight at the tender age of eleven?
How many dangers did you overcome?
Prithviraj, it appears
you've matured before time.
[tense music playing]
[wincing]
It hurts.
When you arrived,
you seemed rather spirited.
What happened now?
I forbade you,
yet you went to the river.
Along with your own life,
you put the lives of Hariraj and Chand Bardai in danger too.
The children got drenched in the river.
Let them get changed.
Greetings, Uncle.
Greetings.
Don't listen to your father.
Being capricious is a part of childhood.
If not now, when will you engage in adventure?
Did you forget your childhood days?
Or should I remind you?
[sentimental music playing]
Someshwar, these are the moments
that live on even though they've passed.
Go on, children, get changed.
[soft music playing]
[poignant vocalisation]
Hmm.
The father did not pat the son's back.
He didn't praise him for killing the crocodile either.
Nor did he...
Nor did he give him his blessing.
It's evident
that the father and son's relationship is strained.
[poignant vocalisation]
[playing flute]
[eagle screeching]
[plays melodious tune on flute]
[eagle screeching]
What was that, Jalaluddin?
A message for Sultan.
But what was the message?
[chuckles]
[Chand] 'A donkey follows the set path'
'and so does an unworthy son.'
'Only a poet, lion and a worthy son'
'would tread off the beaten path.'
The truth is,
only those who refuse to take set paths
establish new ones.
I am Chand Bardai, Prithvi's friend.
Steadiness is not gotten by birth
nor can it be found or learned.
When courage, wisdom and suffering come to you,
steadiness will surely follow.
In order to find steadiness, Prithvi crossed his limits.
He took on death!
However, will the outcome of the events that ensued
open a new chapter of fresh challenges in Prithvi's life?
'Bravery is universally revered.'
'Glory to the country.'