Kavita, lay the table for me. I'm very hungry.
Had you been a little more late, I'd not have served you food at all.
I was planning to send your meal to the dispensary itself.
Just take a look at yourself.
You know it. I'm the only doctor in a distance of 40 miles.
Come on, take a wash.
Today Gangu's mother paid a visit. Do you know what she said?
- What? - That you are an angel.
You deserve the credit for what I am today.
- Had it not been for you,... - Rephrase it as,...
that had it not been for Sudhir, we'd have been ruined.
How can I ever forget him? I'm waiting for his release.
I received his mail today. It's a matter of only 6 months more.
Another 6 months!
Come and finish your meal.
- Did you send the tiffin to school? - Yes.
- What is the matter? - Dukhiya's started vomiting again.
I'll come immediately.
We're not destined to share a meal.
Give me the tiffin, I'll eat it there itself.
Have your food.
Sakhi, 9 years passed comfortably but these last 6 months have been anguish.
Every minute feels like an age.
I'm looking forward to meeting you all.
It all seems to be a dream. Do you remember our first meeting?
It seems like it was just yesterday. Prashant and I visited Kashmir,...
after completing our medical education.
Sudhir, all the other hill stations of lndia were British discoveries.
But Kashmir was discovered by the Mughals.
- Is it? - Jehangir had rightly said.
- That this is paradise on earth. - That's true.
But tell me, why is this lake called Dal lake?
It is quite an interesting lake.
It's replete with a bevy of beauties.
Have you come here to flirt?
I'm a pediatrician and they'll be the mothers of my future patients.
But Mr Chaturvedi, you are a gynecologist,...
so why're you showing an interest in nature rather than your subject?
You are impossible!
Wonderful! Let's put your diagnosis to test.
- Guess which state she hails from? - I'll bet on Gujarat.
- Impossible! - Why?
Her gait is so intoxicating that she can't hail from a such a state.
I think she's from U.P.
Such pearly complexion can only belong to Gujarat.
- Let's lay a wager. - Fine.
- But how will we decide? - I'll go and ask her.
- You'll get us bashed. - The opposite is also possible.
- Come along. - No, I'll stay put here.
Okay, I'll go alone.
- Greetings! Can I sit here? - Please do.
Are you a tourist? What a stupid question to ask?
Most people out here are tourist! Where do you hail from?
Don't misunderstand me. I'm Doctor Sudhir Roy.
I work in the pediatric ward of a noted hospital of Bombay.
And he,... the one who turned his face.
He's my friend Dr. Prashant Chaturvedi, a gynecologist.
Actually, we've had a wager.
I'm sure you're from U.P. while he thinks you're from Gujarat.
- So, who's right? - You both are wrong.
I'm from Maharashtra.
I'm sure we'll never be successful doctors,...
for making such wrong diagnosis.
Don't be disappointed as your diagnosis is partly correct.
- How? - After my father's retirement,...
we moved over to Khandala. Actually, we're from U.P.
So I was right! Prashant, come here.
I've introduced myself but you haven't introduced yourself.
I'm Ms. Kavita Goyal.
Prashant, she's Ms Kavita Goyal.
And she's from U.P. So you lose the wager.
- No! We used to stay in U.P. - Okay, but I win partly at least.
- Take it later. - I want cash and that too now.
- Okay. - Hurry up.
Be patient.
- Greetings! - Greetings!
I'm Dr Sudhir Roy, a child specialist.
And he's Dr Prashant a gynecologist.
And she's Ms Kavita Goyal.
And he's Dr Ramnarayan Goyal, my father.
- You too are a doctor? - I'm a doctorate in literature.
- Oh God! - Why?
Because this is one subject that unnerves me.
But you have nothing to get unnerved of me.
- Where have you come from? - We're from Bombay.
Now, we'll take your leave as we've to leave for Pahalgam.
We too have to leave for Sonmarg.
- Goodbye! - Goodbye! Dear, let's go.
- Sudhir, let's leave for Sonmarg. - We won't go to Sonmarg.
- Then? - We'll go to Pahalgam.
We've already stayed in Pahalgam for 7 days.
- Oh, you want to follow her. - You've a bright future.
For once you've made the right diagnosis.
Wait here for us.
- Greetings, Ms Kavita! - Greetings!
You? You were scheduled to leave for Sonmarg?
Yes, but Prashant was keen on going to Pahalgam first.
Since he was adamant I had to relent.
Listen, inform my father and get 2 cups of tea for them.
Sirs, you are back again?
So what? You go and fetch the tea.
- Can we sit? - Certainly.
Prashant, have a seat.
It means you've already been here?
- Prashant, I told you not to lie. - You thrive on lies.
That's also true.
Don't you think Pahalgam's beauty invites you to visit it repeatedly?
- Yes. - That's that then!
Do you know...Prashant, you too hear carefully as you too don't know.
All the hill stations of lndia were British discoveries.
But Kashmir is the only place discovered by the Mughals.
- Is it? - Yes, keep it in mind.
The Mughal's painting, music, architecture is just amazing.
But you didn't mention the key contribution made by the Mughals.
- What is that? - Their cuisine.
- Madame, your father looks unwell. - We'll have a look.
Don't worry, you only need some rest.
- You can't travel for a week. - A week? That'll create a problem.
Kavita's first radio programme is scheduled for 17th.
Don't be ridiculous. I'll wire them.
Do you give sermons over the radio?
No, she sings.
Oh! Your daughter is very talented.
But my sickness has ruined her holidays.
Why? I'll keep you company while they go out.
And when we go out Prashant will keep you company.
And when you recover we all will go out together.
- How do like my plan? - Damn good.
It's providential that you both were here.
Or else I'd be at a loss under these circumstances in an alien city.
It's nothing serious or I won't have taken you out.
And besides someone would have come to your aid.
Yes but not necessary that he'd be a doctor and willing to help.
Ms Kavita, time is that moment when at a strange juncture,...
one stranger stops for another stranger,...
to reflect that we've met earlier too.
You are a good poet then how did you become a doctor?
Sudhir and I have been childhood friends.
And I too followed his ambition of becoming a doctor.
You seem to be close friends.
Yes, like epic stories.
Do you also write poetry like Mr Prashant?
So he recited his poetry to you at the first given opportunity?
What's wrong with that? He really writes very well.
'The moon descends amidst the mountains,...
People spit and wash their dirty clothes and utensils.
I won't offend you by belittling poetry.
But one has to be practical in life.
- This is just a couplet. - So be it.
'ln the deep woods close to a young tree,...
an old tree stands which has withstood the onslaught of time.'
'After years of solitude he whispers to the young tree,...
dear, it's quiet all around so call out to me'.
I'm sorry, Madame, but I don't like to write poems.
Don't you even appreciate reading poems?
How can I appreciate something which I can't even comprehend?
- Can I tell you something? - Go ahead.
I don't like to read or write poetry,...
but I like looking at you.
Since I don't plan to bore you I'll keep shut while you sing.
- Sing? - Today is the 17th,...
and you're scheduled to sing on radio.
- But here? - Why can't you sing here?
Only there's no microphone here. I'll substitute for one.
- What are you doing? - I was looking at the photographs.
Do that later, first get down to packing.
Ms Kavita, time is that moment,...
Hurry up, uncle is waiting for us.
Look at this shirt. It resembles a tent.
- This tent belongs to me. - Oh!
Before reaching Khandala you are already petrified.
Watch out! But you are hardly to be blamed.
She's worth it.
Get ready soon.
- Did you read the newspapers? - Did you take your medicines?
Just hear me out.
Taking medicines on time will keep your blood pressure normal.
- Give me. - Raghu, lay the break-fast.
- Where is your friend? - He's getting dressed.
You too look dressed. What are your plans?
We're planning to go to Khandala to meet Mr Goyal.
- But I believe, he's fine now. - Yes.
- Khandala is a good place to go. - It is pollution free.
What is Mr Goyal's daughter's name?
Tell me frankly who's between you two is keen on going to Khandala?
- Prashant. - Then her name is surely Urmila.
It hardly matters. We knew you'd expose our secret.
We can't fool an experienced magistrate like you for long.
Sudhir, like Prashant you too will find your life partner.
And then after marriage you can both go to America for further studies.
And I'll enjoy here with 2 daughters-in-law attending on me.
Uncle, I'm in no hurry to marry as I don't want to go to America.
- Why? - You know I'm a pediatrician.
So what will I do in America?
Their children face the problem of over nutrition and over medication.
It is here where the problem of malnutrition lies.
Let Prashant go to America.
Uncle, look, I've decided and my decision is final.
I won't leave you alone to go anywhere. Finish your breakfast.
Kavita is already 27 years, Ramnarayan.
How can you allow her to mix around with 2 young boys?
Prashant and Sudhir are decent boys, sister.
You are just not bothered.
Don't take it so seriously.
Just tell me which of the two do you prefer?
Sudhir was brought up by Prashant's father,...
whereas Prashant is the only son.
Do come in.
- Hasn't Dr.Sudhir come with you? - While we were coming,...
a child was run down by a truck.
- Was he seriously hurt? - He was.
So while Sudhir rushed him to the hospital, I came here.
I wanted to talk to you. Where is uncle?
He's gone to bring the sweets Mr Sudhir is fond of.
I don't know how to begin. Soon I'll be leaving for America,...
for further studies. I want the marriage to take place before that.
I hope I haven't caught you unawares.
I'll speak to your father only after you consent.
- But,... - No ifs and buts.
Be rest assured that you'll be in safe hands.
Only a lucky few can boast of a friend and husband like Sudhir.
He is a gem, Ms Kavita.
- Then? - Dr Mathur amputated his legs,...
and saved him.
Had I been in the doctor's shoes I'd have killed the child.
- How can you even talk like that? - I'm justified.
He's a poor child and life without his legs will be hard on him.
But life is important for the poor as well.
No, Ms Kavita Goyal.
When a rich man dies he leaves behind him prosperity.
But a poor man leaves him sorrow on his death.
Had I not known otherwise I'd think you to be stone-hearted.
It's you who are stone-hearted.
- I? - Yes.
Someone loves you so deeply and you are just not bothered.
Tell me frankly do you consent to the marriage?
You won't find a better boy who's a doctor without any habits.
He's an only son and will be leaving for America for further studies.
- Whom are you referring to? - Who else but Prashant.
See that he doesn't fail in his exams pining for his lost love.
You both are weird.
Today you are recommending him and yesterday he was recommending you.
- What? - Yes.
He mustn't have mustered courage to discuss his marriage so spoke for me.
But Prashant is aware that on medical grounds I can't marry.
I've an elder brother who is senile.
And there's one more thing that I want to confide in you.
- I'm having an affair. - Any other secrets?
Yes, I've a police record.
I've a criminal background. Would you care to listen?
Will you be able to hear it? Better you hear it.
I'm carrying this load on myself.
I may feel better after confiding in you.
- Go ahead. - Let's go out,...
as it's a long story and we'll feel suffocated in this room.
I lost my mother at a very young age.
My father was an ordinary school teacher.
My family comprised of my father, my elder brother and me.
Yet, we led a hand to mouth existence.
My brother was good at studies.
Father had pinned his hopes that on completion of brother's M.A.,...
we'd see better days.
In those days, a new district magistrate had come to our town.
His son was my class-mate and father was appointed as his tutor.
Father sought permission that I could accompany him and study.
- Greetings, teacher! - Greetings!
Please sit down.
Son, look here.
That was a turning point of my life.
I was not interested in studies.
I only waited for 6p.m. when Prashant's mother served us snacks.
- Please take this. - This is not necessary.
It's okay. Son, please take. You too.
I'll bring water for you all.
But, gradually I started resenting them.
I wondered at the difference between us.
Prashant went to school by car and in a starched uniform.
While I walked to school in my tattered clothes.
And one day out of envy I stole Prashant's home work book.
Sit down. Come one by one with your home-work.
- What happened? - I can't find my book.
It means your home-work is incomplete.
- I finished it, sir. - Shut up!
Firstly you didn't do your home-work and then you're lying.
What is the matter?
Hit me to your heart's content but don't complain to father.
Why? Are you scared of the thrashing?
No, but then he'll prohibit me from coming to your house.
And then I'll have to again quench my hunger with tap water.
Prashant forgave me and I continued going to his house.
Then one day, Prashant's father was transferred.
And my father too died.
Problems never come in singles.
All of a sudden my brother became mad.
I was at a loss.
I had only 2 options open to me.
Either to beg or to snatch.
And I decided to snatch from the privileged.
I joined a gang that roamed one town to another stealing.
Take this.
I'm blind so will you help me in crossing the road?
- Where do you have to go? - Teli Galli.
Come, I'll help you.
- Greetings, inspector! - Greetings!
Be careful. There's a foot-path ahead.
Thanks, Sir. Now, I'll find my way.
May God bless you, Sir.
You are trying to outsmart me. Today, I'll nab all of you.
- Take this. - How much is it?
I don't know.
- Take. - Only Rs 10?
- How much do you expect? - At least give me Rs 50.
Take it or you'll stand to lose even this, son of a beggar.
- My father was not a beggar. - Oh, so he was a minister!
Had your father not been a beggar you would be pick-pocketer.
Don't you dare abuse my father again, Kalia.
I'll abuse your entire family.
Arrest them.
The police took me first to a hospital and then to the court.
I was shocked when I went to court. Because the magistrate was,...
- Then he got me released from jail. - Sign here.
Son, now you'll stay with us.
What work will I have to do?
Yes, you will have to work.
You'll have to eat, play and study.
He got me admitted to the same school as Prashant.
Then followed college and then medical college.
Prashant and I were very close.
But my name still bore a stigma,...
with a criminal background and an insane brother.
I don't have a respectable background. I'm a sinner.
I can't marry and so I want you to marry Prashant.
How does it concern you if I marry him or not?
An astrologer predicted my sins will be washed if I get my friend married.
If still you don't marry him then I'll abduct you.
And if I agree?
I'll be more happier than even Prashant.
Here's your tea.
Why are you staring at me?
Sit down, I want to talk to you.
- I've changed my decision. - What?
Since Sudhir is not going,...
I too am thinking of canceling my trip to America.
Sudhir has given his reasons for not going but what reason do you have?
You are the reason.
You are no longer a child but a doctor.
And father wants you to became a renowned doctor.
So banish such thoughts.
So tell Sudhir to convince father to let you accompany me.
- You want father to be alone here? - But Sudhir will be with him.
But, listen to me.
Get ready soon as today you've to go the pass-port office.
God bless you and now stop all this.
Uncle, this is a way of buttering you.
See, she's already your pet.
But enough of this, Madame.
Why are you being so formal with her?
- Okay, I'll shorten it to Mad. - Father!
Can't you address me as sister-in-law?
- That is just impossible! - Don't talk like this.
You are right. As per the birth certificate you're elder to Prashant.
- Why don't you call her 'dulhan'? - No, father.
She's already raised an objection to that.
What if I call her 'Sakhi'?
Wonderful! Even Lord Krishna addressed Draupadi by that name.
He was their protector. I knew you were a poet at heart.
I too was sure he is a sly fox.
- What is the joke? - I gave your wife a surprise.
- What is that? - A new name.
That's a economical gift.
You need to be large-hearted to spend.
I'm very careful about whom I lose my heart to.
This is a gift from me.
- Open it and see. - How does it concern you?
Everything about you is my concern, Sakhi.
- What is this? - Since you met in Kashmir,...
celebrate your honeymoon also in Kashmir.
But why should I accompany them on their honeymoon?
- You both are inseparable. - Even in exile.
Don't bring your stupid logic into this.
- Then don't call me Sakhi. - Why?
Otherwise you'll have to accompany me as my protector.
You mean as a body guard?