Piyush Kumar Mishra.
MA in Hindi literature with good marks.
Diploma in Computers as well.
Thank you. Thank you, sir.
What lineage? - Kashyap, sir.
But Piyush, - Yes.
the candidates list is long.
And you are a bit older.
Why didn't you try in the private sector?
Sir, in the private sector, no matter how hard you work
you won't get enough respect. So...
Mr. Piyush, you want respect.
Yes.
What about the insurance job?
There is no respect in insurance either, sir.
Villagers do not understand insurance.
Some people think if they get insurance, they will die.
So, they leave everything to god.
Now, family members have stopped taking calls.
You are a good talker.
Well, tell us about your family members.
Father, wife, and one...
One is enough.
I mean my wife and daughter of eight years.
What does your father do?
My father is a peon at the district collectorate.
He will retire in eight months
so before that I have to shoulder responsibilities of the family.
Then answer my question.
You, your mother, and your wife are on an island.
On that same island there is a tiger, who has been hungry since 10 days.
On the seashore, there is a boat.
A goat has been tied in the boat. Only two people can travel on the boat.
Whom will you save apart from yourself?
Just a minute.
Will you have food? - No.
Listen, give me...
"I bow down to Lord Shiva."
I bow down to Lord Shiva.
"Praise be to the Lord."
It is 9 o'clock. Where is your father?
Is he asleep?
Here you are.
Piyush!
It is 9 o'clock. Get up!
This isn't a charitable shelter. This is our home.
Get up and come out.
Shilpa, I've told you to have the kitchen outside.
But you never listen.
Don't you understand?
Piyush, come out.
Idiot! Sleeping beauty! Come out.
God, I wonder if I should pray to you or scold my son.
Hello.
At your age, Lord Ram had won Lanka.
And at your age, King Dasharath... - I know my Ramayana.
I know it quite well.
What happened at yesterday's interview?
Son, when will you look up instead of bowing?
Why don't you try for a private job?
I am working hard to get a government job.
Why are you so restless?
Why do you need government job?
If I get a government job like you, then my life will be spent in comfort.
I would be having stuffed flatbread. Aren't those hot? - Yes.
Do you think I had a comfortable life?
I have struggled all my life.
I spent all my income on your education.
I gave my everything. But what did I get back? Nothing.
Education is not about profit or loss. It is to acquire knowledge.
You know what happened to Ravan's knowledge.
I know everything. Don't argue with me first thing in the morning.
Me? Am I arguing?
This is great! Am I arguing with you?
You're saying these things, but you accuse me of arguing with you.
Did I... Tell me something.
Was I arguing with him?
Tell me. - Papa, stuffed flatbread will go cold.
Forget about food. Tell me if I was arguing.
None of you are doing it. I am arguing. Have the flatbreads, they will go cold.
I don't want food.
This is our slogan! - Pension is our right after 60!
Greetings, Mishra. How are you?
The blessings of Lord Mahakal are with me.
You'll be retiring after eight months, Mishra.
What have you decided? Will you protest with them?
No, sir. This is just an illusion.
I want to be free of it.
And sir, after I retire,
I would like to settle down in Haridwar near River Ganges.
I see. Very good.
Mr. Mishra, meet me at lunch. I need to talk to you.
Hail Lord Mahakal. - Hail Lord Mahakal.
How are you, Guddu? - I am good.
Tell me, are there new job advertisements?
You have tried everything.
Listen to me.
There's an advertisement for sweepers. Give it a try.
Are you crazy?
General category is getting preference. You should apply, Mishra.
Rascal! Don't try to be Mirzapur's Guddu.
I have done MA in Hindi Literature. Should I do this?
It's like an highly educated person is doing the job of an uneducated person.
I am leaving. Close your shop. - Why?
It won't last too long. Close it. - Listen. Listen.
I won't let you go empty-handed today. - What do you mean?
The municipal corporation is hiring temporary computer operators.
You should try there. You'll require only Rs. 5 lakhs.
I have connections inside.
Only Rs. 5 lakhs? For a temporary job? Are you crazy?
Listen, temporary employees are made permanent in a year or two.
What's the guarantee?
My brother-in-law works in the municipality.
And he is handling the appointments.
So think about it.
Is he your brother-in-law?
He is my brother-in-law.
Run! - What happened?
But what happened?
Use the choke! Use the choke!
Grandpa, what's this? You're having betel leaf with tea?
Ashfaq,
the combo of hot and cold is out of this world.
Well, what is Piyush doing these days?
He must be going about Ujjain.
Listen, you are too strict with your son.
Let him be.
Well, tell me. What made you think of that naughty boy?
It's nothing. My brother-in-law wanted buy insurance.
So I thought I should ask Piyush to do it.
No, not at all. Don't ask him.
Any job he takes up, he fails miserably.
He will sleep over it. Nobody can compete with him in terms of sleep.
You shouldn't get so angry. Call Piyush.
If something untoward happens, then don't blame me.
Nothing of the sort will happen. Just call him.
So you won't listen to me. - Call him.
At your own risk.
My risk. Make the call.
Yes, papa.
Talk to Mr. Ashfaq.
Yes, sure.
How are you, Piyush?
I am fine, uncle. Hello. How are you?
I'm fine. Listen.
My brother-in-law wants to buy insurance. I thought I'll get it done from you.
Yes, I'll get it done.
Give papa the telephone number and address. I'll go there.
Alright. Okay. Have fun.
Listen, talk to your father.
Yes, okay. Tell Shilpa not to cook food for me.
A community lunch has been organized at Bhukhi Mata Temple today. - Alright.
Don't forget as you get busy in your emptiness.
Or shall I call her? - Yes, please.
I will forget. I am very busy.
What? Hello? Hello?
Did it get disconnected?
Ever since he was born,
I have lost a lot.
What is going on, sister? Is this why you go to school?
Tell me his name, else I'll cut your throat, Jyoti.
Piyush, give me that sandal.
What is going on here?
This isn't a joke, sir. I found this mobile phone with your daughter.
She was having snacks with a guy outside LIC office.
Thank God Piyush saw her.
Else she would've ridiculed us in the neighbourhood. - Don't do that.
Let it go. Come on.
Listen, sir. It's all your fault.
If you'd kept an eye on your daughter instead of me,
this would've never happened.
Forget it. Today we have mega festival on Durga Ashtami.
Let's go to the community dinner. Come one, Jyoti. Let's go.
Get ready. Come on.
What a father! His daughter committed a big blunder,
but he wants to go for community dinner.
They are going to Bhukhi Mata Temple. My father is also going.
They'll meet there.
We will lose respect. - Keep calm.
Uncle, you're an expert in availing free stuff.
He's very closefisted.
After he dies, he will take all his money with him.
Son, when you start earning, then we'll see who offers free food the most.
You're talking like this because you are having fun with your father's money.
We've chatted a lot about the community food.
Did you get news about our neighbourhood? - Which one?
Don't you know about it?
The teacher's daughter is having an affair.
We heard that too.
There is a guy. He comes on a red bike, shiny and new.
Just like Banwari's betel leaf.
This is not right. You're defaming a girl belonging to a decent family.
If you see the guy again, just let me know.
I'll beat him to pulp.
If you do such things, I'll beat you too.
Don't you dare spread such rumours!
We didn't do it, uncle.
Your son, who goes on a Splendor, is spreading rumors.
Junior Mishra.
I am done.
Lallan, order some 'puris'. - 'Puri'?
Someone bring 'puri' for uncle.
When? - Sister, around four or five in the evening.
I had told you that she is having an affair.
She'd hide the phone in her book and spend hours on the roof. I saw her myself.
The teacher is very unlucky.
The son turned out to be a rowdy. And the girl is two steps ahead of him.
I know the teacher's history.
Do you know this house was built on top of a graveyard.
I had warned the teacher. But he didn't listen.
Now he's paying for it.
His wife expired. The girl is bound to go astray.
You will be ringing bells all your life.
Teacher has been miserable since morning.
What happened?
What is it?
Move.
How did it happen?
He suffered a heart attack in the afternoon.
They took him to the hospital. They found out he was gone.
So sad. Give me Rs. 1000.
I have spent Rs. 500.
We'll return the rest inside.
I don't know why you feel I won't return it.
Truth is the name of Lord Rama.
Raju!
What are you doing to yourself? Get over it.
I'm not in the mood for jokes.
Okay. Come to the LIC office at 3 pm. Okay?
Here you are, Piyush. These are Rs. 3 lakh.
You may count it once.
It's okay, uncle. No need to count.
I want to deposit this money.
Serve is down, brother.
Hail Lord Mahakal.
Hail Lord Mahakal. How are you?
I am fine. You didn't get back to me.
About the job at the municipality. What have you decided?
I have told you. I don't have money.
You won't get the job without money.
Joining date is this Monday. They had five vacancies.
Three have been filled. Two are available.
You know what, arrange Rs. 4 lakhs.
It's not possible.
Don't be upset.
We have 25 years of experience.
I'll get it done for 3.
I'll get you the job. Don't be sad. Come on.
Piyush!
Piyush.
Piyush! - Yes?
What are you thinking? Shall we go?
Yes, come on. - Okay.
That's why I had refused. But you didn't listen.
You want to go all kind of places. And you never stop.
Why don't you fill petrol in the bike?
Petrol costs more than Rs. 100.
So, will it be cheap if you fill petrol worth Rs. 20?
Come on, push. - Get lost!
You will insult me in the market. I won't do that.
Come on. Please.
I won't.
For the sake of our friendship.
Come on. Good. Put the bike.
See, you brother. - Listen.
Don't tell anyone you ran out of petrol. Tell them we are exercising.
You are exercising your legs. I'm building my triceps.
Piyush!
Rascal! Scoundrel!
Okay.
Papa, why did you take off the fuse?
Have you seen the light bill?
Why would you look at it?
Because you know your father will pay the bill.
When I die, you can live in darkness. Then you can use the cooler.
What is the bill amount?
Rs. 2551.36.
I'll pay it. And I will install a cooler in your room to cool your head.
How will you pay it?
I got a job in the municipality.
I am joining this Monday.
Give me the fuse. Give it to me.
Amazing, right?
Keep it with you. You won't need it, but keep it for an emergency.
Mishra, how was the food?
Very delicious. Very tasty.
Piyush, it is as if your mother has passed on the skills to you.
Vinodini loved this kitchen.
She loved it.
Had she been alive,
she would've been very happy to know what Piyush got a government job.
You have a government job after 10 years.
Shilpa, this is the result of fasts you held for the goddesses. Give me two puris.
When he gets the first salary, you can end the fast.
No, mother. We were thinking of going to Mussoorie when he gets the first salary.
Yes, you can go.
Well, I think
we should distribute offerings when he gets the first salary.
and we should offer dinner for everyone.
First finish your food.
Well, when I get my first salary, we'll open Gungun's FD account.
Yes. - Great idea.
Very good, son. Very good. A sensible thing to do.
Yes. - Sister, Goddess Mahakal is pleased with us.
Piyush, how did this miracle happen?
How did you earn so much?
Come. Have it. We also have fritters.
Give more fritters.
Will you have, dear?
I'm glad you got the job.
Else the municipality is mired with scams.
Four youths were cheated with promise of job in the municipality.
Accused Guddu is absconding.
All four of them registered a complaint with the police.
Not four, but five.
Let's sell Shilpa's jewellery. - What?
What? What do have to sell?
My bangles and wedding necklace.
If you sell a housewife's jewellery, you'll be inviting poverty.
Aren't we poor now?
If you are worried about it, then you may sell your jewellery. - What?
Sister, he messed it up.
Either he will clear it, or you should.
Brother, let bygones be bygones.
Think how we can arrange such a large amount.
I don't have any money.
Even if I had it, I wouldn't give it to him.
Did he tell me that he was going to pay a bribe?
Shall I say something?
We have this house.
Very good.
Very good, son. You are an ideal son.
I knew you would hatch a plan to make us homeless.
Shilpa, look at your husband's real disgusting side.
He is wicked. He should go to jail. I will testify against him.
If I am so bad, then why did you give me life?
I will go to jail. I don't need your help.
I wish I was an orphan.
You wanted to be an orphan?
You made a mistake, and should I take all the criticism?
I am not lecturing. I am telling the truth.
What have you done for me? You always point out my shortcomings.
Do you remember the last time you spoke to me lovingly?
You hurl insults at me all the time.
I feel suffocated in this house.
I will... - Stop, Mishra!
You can't beat a young son.
Pandey, don't interfere. You have no idea what is going on.
He is not Piyush. He is like poison to me.
My late wife Vinodini and I had built this house with love and care.
He is out to destroy it.
Get out!
I gave you birth. I can also be your liberator.
Nobody will be home. So what will you do with this house?
Let's go outside. Come on. - Why should I?
Have you done anything for me? We are leaving.
- The entire family. All of you go out.
Mishra, we are leaving. - Pandey, get out!
Get out all of you!
You will be alone. You will die in this mansion.
Who doesn't make mistakes?
He must have made mistakes as well.
I am not telling you to become a perfect son.
But at least be human.
You should take some responsibilities.
I am 35. I want to be responsible. But how?
He doesn't trust me.
How do I trust him?
It's a matter of only Rs. 3 lakhs. That's all.
It's not about 3 lakhs.
I'm sure he can help me with it.
No. I won't help him.
Learn from it.
Hail the Simple-hearted One.
Hail Lord Mahakal.
Piyush, you've been reading the news so diligently that you are in the newspapers.
What is it? What brings you here early morning?
I got a call from teacher's school. They have called me.
Really? Why?
How would I know what he has done?
The principal told me to come immediately.
I thought I'd take you along. If it is some document work, then I'll be stuck.
I have a headache. You may go.
I don't understand why you drink so much if you can't digest it.
If it is free, you start to drink.
If you get it for free, you'll drink phenol as well.
Change your clothes and come along.
You should just leave.
You are a scoundrel.
I travel long distances for you,
but you can't go to a school next to your house.
Listen.
I was cleaning teacher's cupboard. I found Rs. 1000 in it.
I'll buy you Rs. 100 petrol.
And with the rest, we'll have super-chilled beer.
We are as saddened as you by his passing away.
Sir, I am an orphan now.
I don't feel like living after papa's death.
No, don't lose hope. Be strong.
How do I recover from this? What do I do? Where do I go? I don't understand.
This is meant to be.
Who can escape death?
But don't be sad.
Sometimes things happen for the best.
Your father expired while on duty.
According to government's compassionate appointment,
the son of the expired employee gets government job as per his ability.
What do you mean?
It means Raju will get a job
in school in place of the teacher.
'Bring your mark sheet, birth certificate'
'and other documents mentioned in it tomorrow. - Okay.
'I'll send them forward.'
'Your life will be better gradually.'
'Alright, sir.'
I got a job.
Have some sweets.
Smile.
I got a job.
The old man did this for me.
Dance with me.
Piyush, listen. I can't believe it. I think I am dreaming. Pinch me.
You can't do that. You are lost. What is it?
I am getting late. Take a bus and leave.
You are quite insolent. I bought 1 litre petrol for your bike.
Does that mean you have bought me?
Tell me something. Aren't you happy that I got a job?
No. Shall I leave now?
I have a headache. Spare me.
I am your friend.
I am also your friend. Don't treat me like a servant.
Why are you sitting here?
Why are you so angry?
My life has been ruined. I feel like dying. - What happened?
Do you know Raju? - Yes.
He got a government job. - How come?
He replaced his father.
Yes, compassionate appointment.
What do I do now?
Why don't you talk to your father about a government job?
I have spoken to him several times.
Only he can get you a government job.
You know everything...
Listen, son. Your father won't help you while he is alive.
After his death, you could replace him. - That's right.
He has to go after retirement. He won't be here all your life.
He had a son, a granddaughter. What else does he need?
He has seen them. - It will be okay if you live together in peace.
'All your problems will be solved.'
'And you won't have to get Rs. 3 lakh or 5 lakh.'
'Such cases come to court every other day. It's nothing new. You should understand.'
'After his death, you will get compassionate appointment.'
Welcome.
Welcome, Mr. Mishra's friend. Have a seat.
Come on. Sit down.
Sit down.
Give me company today.
Come on. Great.
'I will gain'
'when Mishra'
'dies.'
'Get used to having a drink with me.'
'Because Mr. Mishra doesn't have much time left.'
'Before retirement, Mr. Mishra...'
Are you out of your mind?
That's what I said to your father. Is he crazy?
Our views are quite compatible.
Well, the idea is not bad.
I mean if...
If this is the only way our life would get better.
And...
we have to think of Gungun's future.
Papa won't live long anyway. - Right.
Alright. - Is that possible?
I guess it is possible.
You should talk to papa.
Why me? You do it. He's your father.
It was your father's idea.
So? - Talk to him.
No, you do it. I won't do it.
Why are you up so early day?
Are you involved in some new scam?
No. Just like that.
Is that so?
Serve me another stuffed flatbread.
Serve me the stuffed flatbread.
Yes.
I won't be able to tell him.
Who else will say it?
Son, you were lucky
that you told me about Raju's scam and I thought of this solution.
I won't be able to tell on my own.
It won't be a catastrophe.
Prosperity is knocking on your door.
Think about what you will do.
I get headache thinking of it.
I won't be able to say anything. Forgive me, mother.
Brother, is everything alright.
Ashfaq, I need to talk to you.
Tell me.
Go on.
What can I say?
Say something.
Salim had given some money to Piyush.
He lost it.
Forgive me.
Apologizing now is worthless.
My life has been destroyed.
No. I...
I will do something about it.
If both of you want to be prosperous in life
and provide a better future for Gungun,
then you have to do this. Shouldn't they?
Son, a person can do anything for his children.
Just as you can do anything for Gungun,
so can we do anything for you
and go to any lengths.
As for courage,
we are with you.
Let Mr. Mishra come home. We'll talk to him.
Mr. Mishra is here.
What happened? Why is there a meeting in my house today as well?
Did someone die?
No, but someone will.
Who is it?
You.
Son, why would I die?
Do I have a life-threatening disease?
Raju has got a government job.
As the teacher's replacement.
So why should I die?
Why are you so surprised?
People across the country are getting jobs due to compassionate appointment.
And these cases have increased in our village.
You read the newspaper front to back. How could you miss this news?
Greedy! Wicked! You want to kill your father?
You didn't do for us while you are alive.
At least, do something after you die.
Rascal! - What are you doing?
I didn't do anything for you?
Let me go! Let go! - What are you doing? - Hold him!
Sinner! Shall I tell you what I did for you? - You can't hit a grown-up son.
What are you doing? - Tell me.
Now, get out of my house.
Alright, we are leaving!
I don't want to live in this hell anyway.
Come on, Shilpa! - Get out of here!
You too get out. Else I'll break your bones!
Brother! - Come on. - Get going!
Come on. - Get out!
We are leaving. Don't be angry.
Be quiet. Why are you crying?
You just start crying.
We have decided that this blind and deaf system has to pay attention to us.
We've been here for so many days, but the government is doing nothing.
If the government is not paying attention, how will it do that going forward?
What are you plans?
This time it will be do or die.
We know how to grab the government's attention.
Against this tyranny! - Agitation is our slogan!
Against this tyranny!
There is a lot of anger here.
We have to see what they will do. He has kerosene in his hand.
They are trying to self-immolate.
You can see he has poured kerosene on his body.
This is live self-immolation. You can watch on the news.
No. - He is going to self-immolate.
Son!
Son! Son!
The government will have to answer for this.
Piyush. Piyush. - The government will have to answer for this.
Piyush.
Ashfaq,
what happened this morning has shaken me up?
Kids these days
lose their heads.
They don't know what is right and wrong.
Brother, everyone makes mistakes.
Brother, I made a big mistake.
What happened?
I threw Piyush out of the house yesterday.
That won't solve the problem.
It's good that I didn't go to the police station.
I know that.
That you love him.
But I also know that you won't be able to control yourself for long.
Brother, talk to Piyush first.
And calm down.
You can see what kids are doing these days.
With God's grace, you can arrange the money.
But he's your only son.
If you lose him...
You didn't do anything while you were alive. So do something after your death.
You didn't do anything while you were alive. So do something after your death!
You didn't do anything while you were alive. So do something after your death.
You didn't do anything while you were alive.
So do something after your death.
You didn't do anything while you were alive. So do something after your death.
Want to have some?
"Wonder what my heart is looking for."
"It is quite restless..."
"My heart is"
"quite restless."
"Wonder what my heart is looking for."
"These eyes don't stop."
"Nor is there hope."
"My eyes are petrified."
"For whom have they welled-up."
"With a pinch of night in hand..."
"There goes the guy with a spark in his words."
"Far away"
"There goes the man."
"Wonder what my heart is looking for."
"What is wrong with you, my heart?"
Good day.
Hey, hello.
Very good. Welcome. Welcome. Come on, have a seat. Come on.
Have a seat. Sit down.
Hello.
Come home.
Come on, dear. We have to go home.
Piyush, let's go home and talk it over.
What do we talk about?
You have left on our own.
We will manage now.
What can you do? Do you have any other solution?
Trust me. Come with me.
We will mortgage the house.
Okay?
This won't solve the problem.
What do you mean?
We'll be able to arrange the money.
But I won't get a job.
If we are unable to repay the loan, then we'll be on the streets.
We can't change our fate.
Why not?
Raju's father changed his fate.
What are you taking about? Shut up!
It's okay. - She is talking nonsense.
It is okay.
He got a job because he lost his father.
And to get a job, he has to lose his father.
Will you be able to pay this heavy price?
I'll have to do it for the family.
Son,
do you know what you're saying?
I am saying it after giving it a good thought.
Alright, son.
Let's go. - "For you, I asked"
"a wish from God."
I am willing to do as you say.
Okay?
Let's go home.
Look, the documents are clear.
I have prepared them, Mr. Pawar.
But keep one thing in mind.
Pay 7% interest regularly.
Else, it will be included in the principal.
If you take more than two months to pay the interest,
I'll add 10% in the principal.
No, don't worry. You'll get the instalment before due date.
Fine.
Hail Mahakal.
I'll give it to Ashfaq.
I'll do it.
Shall I drop you? - No.
Be careful, Mr. Mishra.
Hail Lord Mahakal.
Rangeela, two special.
Come on.
Mr. Mishra gave in. That is fine.
But...
you will get a job if the death is either natural
or due to an accident.
I don't think father will die.
I am surprised that he agreed to it so easily.
Separation from his son.
Even Dasharath, Dhritrashtra,
Guru Drona couldn't endure separation from their sons.
Your father is no different.
Do you have a solution?
I do. And it works 100%.
Look at this.
After watching this movie,
100 people died due to heart attack in America.
Don't tell me. - It's true.
Okay, show it to me.
Jaag Raha Shaitan. (Rise of the Evil)
Part 1, 2, 3...
It has five parts.
Which one should I show him?
I forgot.
Listen to me.
Watch all five parts and then decide which one to show him.
What if I die?
No. I won't...
Oh yes! Show him part 2.
I had tried to watch. By the half time, I was in bad condition.
Part 2. - Okay.
What happened to the tea?
Don't think much. The job will be done. Part 2.
Father. - Yes?
Listen.
You may go to my room. It has a cooler.
I am fine here.
I have got a film for you.
You can watch it there.
What? - It is a horror film. It is interesting.
What nonsense!
Many people in America died after watching this movie.
So, I thought if you watch it, then you would also...
I am not scared of ghosts and spirits.
Living beings are more dangerous.
But I'll do it. What else can I do?
I have to keep my promise.
So shall we go? - Yes.
Piyush Kumar Mishra,
tell me something.
If a person listens through his eyes
and sees with his ears, then how would he be?
Nothing. Everything will be fine.
Shall we?
From your face, it seems I said something wrong.
No. It's not so. Come on. Let's go.
Let's go. Come on. - Take it easy.
Gungun, stand aside.
Come on. She'll sleep here, papa. Come with me.
Help me out, Gungun.
Mummy, why are we sleeping here today?
Because we will be having better days. Come on.
Yes. Papa, I've started it. And listen.
Watch with your eyes and hear with your ears. Don't mess things up.
Don't do anything wrong. Watch carefully. Okay?
Don't worry.
I am ready to get scared and die.
Alright. I'll switch off the light and the cooler...
The devil has awakened. Look carefully. The first scene is very scary. Watch it.
Son, it was a fantastic film. I enjoyed it.
Once, I felt I would die laughing.
But I'd like say that the movie makers have reached the height of stupidity.
The ghost gets into the kitchen to scare away the girl.
That doesn't happen.
I can't see satisfaction on your faces.
Find a better solution. Get me bitten by a snake.
Snake! Snake! - Snake!
Hail Lord Shiva!
Hail Lord Mahakal.
Protect me, Lord Mahakal.
Protect me, Lord.
Protect me, Lord Mahakal.
I bow down to Lord Shiva. I bow down to Lord Shiva.
It's a miracle.
Oh, Lord.
Lord.
Hail Lord Shiva.
Oh, Lord.
Hail Lord Shiva.
Once Piyush gets a job, we'll go to Mussoorie for an outing.
After father-in-law is gone,
we will turn the other room into a guestroom.
The way things are going, I don't think he will die.
You're right, mother.
Even the snake didn't do anything to him.
I'm sure you can think of something.
Tell me what we should do.
If I were so clever, would your father be still alive?
Don't even joke about father's death.
Forget all this. Now tell me, how do we get rid of father-in-law?
I have an idea.
Is the position okay?
Yes, it is. - Check it.
Why did you keep it here?
If I lie down, it will look as if I committed suicide.
It should look like an accident. - So you'll stand here?
Yes, like that. - Well, okay.
Okay. Is it fine? - Yes, okay.
Listen.
Take this watch.
I'll take it later.
No. Later it will be crushed.
Anything else? - No, nothing.
Stay back. You are too close.
I am away. - Away from the tracks.
I am far enough.
It will come for sure.
What are you doing?
We can find out from the vibrations when and from which direction it is coming.
I see.
There are no vibrations.
Today... Son...
I can't see it. But I can hear.
Where is it?
It seems quite close.
I am here.
Hail Mahakal.
Uncle, are you here for holidays?
No, I'm not here on a holiday.
I'm doing my job. Why aren't you doing your job?
I am doing my job.
So why did you stop the engine?
The rails have become lose. Rails on this stretch are damaged.
All trains have been cancelled for three days.
What would you lose if you could run the train another 10-50 feet?
Uncle, the Railways would blame me. Hence, we can't do it.
Please move away. Come back after three days.
Piyush!
Uncle! - Coming. - Who is it?
Why are you shouting? What happened? - How are you?
Uncle! - Who is it?
This is Raju.
Raju? Raju.
Uncle! - Where were you? Have not seen you for 3-4 months.
I had gone for training.
I'll get tea. - No, sister. I'm not in the mood.
You look so smart. You have changed completely.
Uncle, my wedding has been fixed.
Very good, son. Very good.
The bride is a Biology teacher.
Very good. - That's great. - Why are you silent?
Forget about him.
I've heard that you have widened the gate of your house.
Uncle, I am getting a car as dowry. Four wheeler.
We need to have a parking space.
Do you remember? You used to say I should learn to ride.
Now I'll learn driving a four wheeler.
Uncle, sweets for you. - Give me your blessings.
Yes. Hail Lord Mahakal.
I'll take your leave. - Four wheeler? - Yes.
Big motor car. - I'll take you for a ride.
Very good. - Sister, I'll have tea next time. - Okay.
We'll meet in the evening.
These are four types of sweets.
Four types of sweets.
I don't like this. - What do you mean?
Didn't you notice Raju's mannerisms?
Let me tell you one thing.
If we have to give Gungun a better life,
then we'll have to pay the price of my father.
Yes, I'm on my way. Who is it?
Hey, please come in.
Hello.
You come crying while asking for money.
Then you disappear.
No, it's not that. I was about to come to your shop. - Oh, really.
You haven't answered my phone calls since three months. And you say you planned to.
Until I insult you in the neighbourhood
you won't understand. - Please come in. - Come in?
I am not your guest, I'm the lender.
Pay 6 months' interest in advance by the 20th.
Else I'll make you leave Mishra Sadan.
I am leaving. Hail Lord Mahakal.
Papa!
Papa, come out.
Papa, come out!
Why didn't you come out?
What would I do out here?
You could've talked to him and convinced him.
Listen. I won't live for too long.
So, you should handle everything.
And listen. Be a little responsible.
This is just an act.
You are not dying at all. You don't want to die.
You want to get us killed. I've noticed that since several days.
If dying was easy,
then everyone would die and get free of attachment and illusion.
Dying is not difficult.
Life is difficult.
Let me show you how to die.
It is easy to die. Just watch.
Piyush, open the door!
Open the door, Piyush!
What are you doing?
Papa! Piyush, open the door. This is foolishness!
Dear! - Piyush, open the door.
Piyush!
After 15 days, I will go away forever.
That's all.
Happy?
Before that, I have some
wishes, which you have to fulfill.
What are those?
You will have to perform the last rites
before me while I am still alive.
Everything including the buffet on the 13th day of my death.
Piyush...
So start the preparations for my death.
Good night.
Piyush,
don't do this.
Don't act like a fool.
Okay?
I need to talk to you about death ceremony.
Do you want to only talk about it or get it done as well?
We want to get it done, priest.
Please come on.
Who is the dead person? - That's me.
Go have a cold drink to cool your head.
Tell us, will you do it or not?
You've brought the next wonder of the world to me. I will do it for sure.
It is my job. - Okay. Alright.
What will be the method?
First, one meal should be vegetarian.
Shilpa. - Yes.
Serve food. I am famished.
Yes, papa.
I haven't asked you to prepare 56 food items.
I want simple food. Panchmel dal,
stuffed bitter gourd, crunchy noodles,
beetroot salad,
mint sauce, and... - How does the old man digest these things?
And pearl millet flat break. It's a simple meal.
And make vegetable dish which the dead liked.
He likes corn dish.
I've had so much corn,
I can see old woman with corn hair.
Why are you laughing?
And today he didn't watch his clothes. He just went to sleep.
I washed his clothes.
He said he had fever. - I say, don't worry so much.
I'll get water.
Where are you going? - Shilpa will get it.
No, you must be tired. I'll get it.
On the 11th day, we will have homage to the departed soul.
You'll have to make offerings to cows.
"We slip-up with regards to our love for relatives. We feel good about it."
"All day we are busy improving relationships."
"Eventually we have to leave everything behind."
"He makes money all day but hides it due to sorrow."
"Eventually we have to leave everything behind."
"Whatever you have will be left behind."
You will have to donate everything the dead owned, besides the clothes.
"Listen to me."
"It's only about attachment and illusion."
This is for you.
Next, you'll have to light a lamp before the dead man's photograph
and express sorrow.
You'll have to remember the good things about him.
The son who carries out the last rites of his father should understand
that he is the head of the family henceforth.
The 13 days will make you realize that
after a father's death you face a lot of problems.
After a person dies,
the spirit stays around you.
Hence, you should always talk about good things he did.
So that he doesn't feel that people are unhappy or angry with him.
Priest, how can you say that? Mr. Mishra is right here.
I can see him. He can see me. How can he be a ghost?
Brother, what are you talking about?
What's wrong in believing? God exists if you believe it, else it's just stone.
I mean nothing.
So it makes no difference if I exist or not, brother.
But how could you think of such a thing?
How did you know you won't be alive after 13 days?
Sister, God of Death came in my dreams. He said I have only 14 days.
So, I thought I should do something different.
How would I know what will happen to me after death?
How would I know?
So I would do it while I'm still alive.
Brother, listen to me. You should also do what I'm doing.
You will know beforehand what happens after your death.
Papa, shall we continue with the mourning, or you still want to argue?
Go inside.
Are you done talking? Shall we start?
He is right.
My daughter's father-in-law was very funny. Just like a joker.
Sometimes he would get angry with me. But there was still love for me.
He was like a god.
He would consider me his brother.
I feel as if
my elder brother's love
has been taken away from me.
Please. - Yes.
Ashfaq, say a few words.
Brother, you should say a few words.
I know he was a miser.
But he was honest. He didn't fight with anyone.
When Piyush was born, he was happy.
I asked him what would you name him.
He said my son is like nectar. He would name him
Piyush. - Great.
My mother-in-law had told me
that after Piyush's mother passed away, Mr. Mishra didn't marry again.
He was worried how his second wife would treat Piyush.
He brought up his son alone. He didn't take anyone's help.
I had told Mr. Mishra about my niece in my village.
I told him not to worry. I am here.
I would get him a Luna and some land.
He stood firm that he didn't want to marry.
I said what are you talking about.
I told him no to be afraid, I was with him.
He said he will raise his son alone. He would rather use a bicycle.
He did what he said.
He struggled a lot.
He was a good person and a father.
He had just two sets of clothes.
He did everything for his family.
I've been selling betel leave mixture for 20 years.
Double zero, more masala, less lime.
Now he deceived the society and left.
I had never thought he would leave so early.
Mister, you open your file everywhere.
Save your crocodile tears. You can use at a real condolence meet.
Offer him the garland and send him off. - Alright.
Gungun! Gungun!
Come here. - I am coming, grandpa.
Come to me. Look at this.
Look what is written down here. What is written?
Do come for my grandfather's funeral ceremony.
Sister! Sister!
Grandpa, pout! - Grandpa, pout!
Let it come. Let it come.
Mishra, you're giving invites to everyone.
You are distributing cards to everyone, but me. Why not?
Uncle, here you are.
Lord, forgive me.
I hope he doesn't leave before my funeral ceremony.
"He will wear a crown, he will rule, he is always burdened."
"Whatever you have, will be left behind."
"You came empty-handed, and so shall you leave."
"Listen to me."
"It's only about attachment and illusion."
Forget all resentments.
It is my request that you attend
my funeral ceremony with your family.
Hail Lord Mahakal. - Hail Lord Mahakal.
Please come. - Yes, I will.
Shall I sit here?
Yes, sure. Please sit.
What arrangements have you done for my funeral ceremony?
I haven't done any arrangements.
What do you mean you haven't?
I say, we should stop this nonsense. Enough is enough.
Why should we? You had promised you'd have the ceremony.
I will do it when the time comes.
Okay, I got it.
You don't want to spend the money. Hence, you are going back on your word.
What do I have to do?
Menu for Mishra's funeral ceremony.
Get an awning put up.
Two boys will stand outside the awning to sprinkle perfume.
The best kitchen.
Several types of dishes, and laddoos made of homemade clarified butter should be served.
Have a DJ.
Get me new clothes. Get those made from Mangu Tailor. Okay?
It should be grand. Honour, prestige, and pride.
It is Mishra's funeral ceremony.
It should be a grand affair.
Have you booked tickets to Haridwar? - No.
Do it. We have to go to Haridwar.
I am telling you.
I will have a dip in the Ganges for sure.
A grand funeral ceremony and a visit to Haridwar.
Why don't you turn down these things?
Didn't you hear? He is hell bent on doing this.
I heard everything, but how will you do it?
Do you have any money?
He want to do it? You have no money to buy coriander and we want to make chutney.
Where will you get the money from?
Mother and father had gifted me these things with so much love.
Should I get the job? - Yes.
We'll have to sell the stuff.
But why are you selling things my parents gave me?
Do we have anything other things to sell?
Don't you? I'll show you what we have.
We have this.
Hail Lord Mahakal! - Hail Lord Mahakal!
Hail Lord Mahakal! - Hail Lord Mahakal, uncle.
Mishra, this is fantastic!
I've never had such delicious food in any funeral ceremony.
Brother, don't have too much.
Lest you leave before my funeral ceremony ends.
Say something good. Say something good. - Brother,
I am a ghost. I can say anything.
I can wander anywhere. I can go anywhere. - Uncle!
Raju! - You made superb arrangements.
I don't understand if I should congratulate you or offer you solace.
Son, Piyush has made all these arrangements.
If you want to give anything, then give it to Piyush.
Go and meet Piyush. Do have the laddoo.
We have a DJ. Dance wholeheartedly before you leave.
Alright? Go on.
Very good. Very good.
After the teacher's death, the kid has got lucky.
A pauper has become a king. - I can see that.
You look fantastic, brother. - I can see laddoos.
Sister, help yourself.
It's the right thing.
Your father will expire and you'll be happy like me.
Father went away, things got better.
I had told you that my wife teaches Biology.
I am going to be a father.
Fill my glass.
For the first time in life, I will learn biology and not maths. It will be fun.
You aren't paying attention. What's disturbing you?
You aren't enjoying whiskey with me. Come on, enjoy.
You should enjoy whiskey.
Did you have laddoos?
Ghanti.
Forgive me for whatever happened.
Hail Lord Mahakal. - Hail Lord Mahakal.
Father.
Welcome, sir. Welcome.
There's a 6:40 train in the morning.
Keep the luggage ready.
I have no luggage. I am ready.
I had...
got this for you.
Lord Mahakal's oblation.
Betel leaf mixture.
Who is the second one for?
Today, I will also have it.
Will you have it? No, son.
You are already high. You won't be able to take it.
You have made superb arrangements. Very good.
Listen, price of motorcycle is 15,000.
Cooler for 300-400.
And TV could be 2200-2300.
Approximately, you must have got Rs. 20,000.
But arrangements must've been more than Rs. 20,000. What about the rest?
I knew you would find out.
Yes. Where did you get the rest of the money from?
I sold your loving Shilpa's jewellery.
Idiot! Did you sell my daughter-in-law's jewellery?
You told me, so I sold them.
Let me go. - No.
I feel like hugging you today.
I will hug you all night.
Let me go. Piyush.
Piyush, are you crying?
No. I am not crying.
I am laughing. I am laughing.
I am laughing. - Let me go.
Let me go. - I said I won't let you go. I'll hug you all night.
I will hug you.
Father. Father.
Tell me. Don't leave us.
So you don't want the job?
Want is a strange thing.
When we don't have something, we want it badly.
But when we get what we want,
we don't need it.
You mean, you don't want the government job.
I don't want it.
All I want is you.
I want you.
Son,
listen to me. tomorrow,
I will offer your late mother
to the Ganges.
After that,
you should send me away. - No, father. I can't.
Son,
you are capable now.
No, father. - I am confident
that you will shoulder this responsibility properly.
No, father. No.
No. No.
No.
Father, wait. I'll check.
Son.
I thought you'll get a four-wheeler like Raju.
This cycle isn't for me, papa.
This cycle is for you.
What will I do with the cycle?
Besides, we have to leave for Haridwar. - Nobody is going anywhere.
Nobody has to leave.
The funeral ceremony has been done.
If we don't visit the Ganges,
then we'll never be free of attachment and illusion.
Why do you want to be free?
Stop all this now.
And forget about dying.
Father, stop it. It's enough.
Grandpa, enough of this. Now, listen to mummy and papa.
Alright, I'll listen to them.
Now you listen to me.
After I surrender to the Ganges,
you, your mother and papa
should go to Mussoorie for an outing.
Why just the three of us? You too will come with us.
Tell your grandpa to come with us.
Yes! We will visit Mussoorie!
"I had learned to walk holding your finger."
"I have always lived under your care. How can I betray you?"
"You always sought blessings for me from the Lord."
"I have asked for a wish from the Lord for you."
"I've been with you day and night."
"I won't be able to live without you."
"I have begun to trust relationships because of you."
"I have asked for a wish from the Lord for you."
"You'd held me in your arms, you'd fought the strong waves,"
"how can I forget you?"
"Everything is connected to you. Everything has led to you."
"Father, everything is at your feet."
"You'd held me in your arms, you'd fought the strong waves,"
"how can I forget you?"
"Everything is connected to you. Everything has led to you."
"Father, everything is at your feet."
"You may punish me."
"Without a reason,"
"don't go away from me."
"I change sides"
"and search for you."
"My world is lonely."
"How do I take a few step?"
"Time has stopped without you."
"How do I live without you here?" - Papa!
Papa! Papa!
"Even for a minor wound,"
"you would hold me in your arms."
"Why are these words ineffective"
Papa! - "now?"
"I have been with you day and night."
"I won't be able to live without you."
"I'd fight nature and keep you safe forever."
"I have asked for a wish from the Lord for you."
Piyush. MA in Hindi Literature.
Marks are also good.
Why didn't you try for a government job?
I tried a lot, sir. - I see.
So you lost hope and turned to the private sector.
No, sir. I haven't lost hope. I want to work hard now.
Piyush, you will work hard.
But do you know you can get a better job than this quiet easily?
Sir, I have lost a lot. And I have realized that nothing comes easy.
Tell me about your family.
I have a wife... I mean my wife, daughter, and father.
I had a father.