Code Name: Tiranga (कोड नेम: तिरंगा)

They say that the tale of life begins

before you are born.

Life comes to an end…

but…

the tale continues.

The battle of survival…

asks for sacrifice.

And there are…

two kinds of warriors in this battle.

Ones who are allowed to survive.

And the other…

who challenge death and survive in the end.

The wounds received in love and war…

never heal.

Even my life is a plethora of wounds.

I don't know which wounds

I got in battle…

and which ones in love.

I've survived with these wounds…

and this story…

is about how I fought and survived.

Praise the Lord!

Praise the Lord!

Take me to the main market.

-Sorry. I thought I called for it. -Oh!

Sorry. My Pashto is not that good.

Sorry.

Which way are you heading?

Do you know English?

Yes, I do.

I'm going to the main market.

Oh… I'm also going the same way.

Can I drop you off?

Or…

you can drop me off.

Sure.

Okay.

That's a long list.

Grocery.

So much?

For how many people?

No, this is just for me.

Just for you--

What the-- He's such a glutton.

You speak Hindi.

You can speak Hindi?!

Are you Indian?

I'm a Turkish citizen…

but my mom was from Punjab.

Okay.

Even my family is from Punjab.

I'm Ismat.

-Dr. Mirza Ali. -Hi.

So, what are you doing in Afghanistan?

I live in Turkey,

but I've come here for a United Nations program.

Wow! Okay.

But what are you doing in Afghanistan?

My story isn't as cool as yours.

Clichéd story.

My relatives in India were forcing me to get married.

It made me uncomfortable.

I got an assignment out here, and I jumped to it.

What do you do?

I'm a journalist.

I work for the Times.

Well, it's a good thing.

Your decision to not get married,

allowed me to meet an Indian in Afghanistan.

True.

Just to be clear…

I didn't have a problem with marriage.

It was the relatives.

Besides, all the boys they were showing me…

I don't like Punjabi boys.

Why?

Even I'm half Punjabi.

What's wrong with me?

Okay.

If someday…

I'm compelled to marry you…

I'll think about it.

Okay?

I feel strange saying this, but…

I wonder what I'm doing here.

Let me assure you that you won't bump into any of your relatives here.

This band plays music from different countries and languages.

They might play my request as well.

Come.

Come, sweetheart

Say yes to me

Come, sweetheart

Hold my hand

Come, sweetheart

Say yes to me

Where did you learn that?

My father was in the military.

He taught me when I was very young.

It's called Morse code.

I want to learn it as well.

Will you teach me?

Of course.

My tenure with the UN will be over soon.

I'll return to Turkey after that.

I dream of opening my clinic.

Maybe I can fulfill it.

Take your first step with faith.

And your dreams…

shall kiss your feet.

Mirza, wherever you go…

or whatever you do…

my prayers shall always be with you.

And my heart will always regret…

wishing you could come along with your prayers.

What do you mean?

The verses of the Quran are written on this talisman, Ismat.

-If you-- -Don't try to confuse me.

Will you be my beloved wife?

I've fallen in love for the first time

- Tell me what do I do? - What do I do?

- I can't control my heart - My love!

- Tell me what do I do? - What do I do?

- I've fallen in love for the first time - My love!

- Tell me what do I do? - What do I do?

- You've stolen my slumber - My love!

Tell me what do I do?

My love

My sweetheart

We've just crossed the border.

Now entering Afghanistan.

Sky Ranger to Alpha 1, do you copy?

Sky Ranger to Alpha 1, do you copy?

Do you copy, Alpha 1?

Are you good?

Greetings, Dr. Mirza Ali!

Greetings. How are you?

Please don't stand in the queue.

That is for the guests.

You are family.

Don't you think we should've had a wedding like this?

We got married but no one came to know about it.

You should be grateful I agreed to marry you.

There's a tradition in my family.

After 25 years of marriage, you need to renew your vows.

Oh!

I've already booked a date for us.

Can you live with me for 25 years?

Do you doubt it?

Dr. Mirza Ali gives you his word that he'll breathe his last in your arms.

I love you.

And I can die in love for you.

Sky Ranger to Alpha 1.

Sky Ranger to Alpha 1.

Alpha 1, come in.

Alpha 1, come in.

Sir, the coordinates were sent from here.

Do you think Alpha 1 is compromised?

I'll be back from the restroom.

Come, I will show you the way.

No. I'll find my way.

Alpha 1 to Sky Ranger.

Alpha 1 to Sky Ranger, come in.

Come…

This is Sky Ranger, copy.

Do you copy, Sky Ranger?

Copy.

I want to talk to Mr. Bakshi.

Ismat!

I was looking for you.

-I want to introduce you to someone-- -No, I…

I'm unwell. I want to go home.

What happened?

Cramps.

My periods are due. Maybe…

-I'll come along. -No.

You must stay. I…

Look at Shehzad.

He's so happy.

He attended our wedding.

You should stay for his wedding.

I'll manage.

Brother Mirza, Shehzad is waiting for you.

You must show your talent today, Brother Mirza.

Took me a lifetime to earn a reputation.

Don't make me lose it all here.

No excuses today.

Either you sing, or you don't go home.

You decide.

You'll sing the same song that auntie used to.

Remember?

Those who sway in your bliss

Tread the avenues of paradise

Destiny smiles on them

You bless them with your grace

Your eminence is divine

You weave fate with your own hands

Your eminence is divine

You weave fate with your own hands

Your eminence is divine

You're the medium You're the Lord