Mee Raqsam (मी रक़्सम)

Let's celebrate love in a manner apart And wipe out sorrow from every heart

Namaaz (Islamic prayer) being heard on loud-speakers.

Bharatanatyam's uniqueness lies in the beauty of its postures...

See, this is called Aaramandi.

When I bend my ring finger and little finger and lock them with the thumb

and spread middle finger and index finger,

then it becomes kartari mukh!

Looks like your father's knife...

Yes!

When I straighten the little finger, club the middle and index fingers,

- it becomes peacock. - Oh wow!

Looks just like a peacock's dance!

- Come! You also try. - No, I'll feel sick.

Come on.

Mom!

Mom!

Mom!

Mom!

Dad!

Dad!!

- Sakina! Sakina!! - Get up mom!

Support her from there.

Call Dr. Ansari!

Dad, please darn this for me.

Aunt (mother's sister) called. She's reaching in 10 minutes.

There's no place to even hide in our small flat.

I'm sick of repeating myself.

But, who's listening!

I pity poor Maryam. Really.

As a father, he loves her, sure.

But, how can one give so much freedom to a grown-up girl?

- Now, what happened to you, mother? - Nothing, nothing.

Your blood-pressure rises for no reason at all.

I wonder what she's going to wear today.

O my poor Sakina.

May God grant her peace in heaven.

What're you wearing this flashy cap for, Hyder?

It's a post-death ceremony, for God's sake.

God knows how they're going to handle it.

- Salim has no idea about hospitality. - Dear Pritam Prajapati, adored by all...

What're you babbling for now! Keep quiet.

Quiet.

Finger on lips.

Your fare.

No, no. Please don't be formal.

Keep it! Formal, indeed.

Aunt.

O my child, my child, my dear...

What're you going to wear?

No.

Wear this.

C'mon, kids. There's a lot to do. We have to organize everything.

C'mon!

Hello! There's a smell of milk burning.

Mom, the milk hasn't even come to a boil yet.

The vessel will get stained, I tell you.

That won't happen, Mom.

Just grate the coconut. Quick.

Maryam, sugar please.

How can this be enough?

Salim, please get 2 kgs of sugar.

And, 5gm of saffron.

Mom!

What?

Cash.

Please repeat. Can't hear you.

Cash!

O Almighty, Why did you take my Sakina!

I told Salim.

Hashim Seth's here.

Greetings!

Salim, my condolences.

May God bless her.

Pass me a cigarette.

What're you doing, Kazim? God forbid, you'll get cancer.

Shut up.

Look, Hashim Seth!

- What're you laughing for? - Where am I laughing?

Aunt has called you. For the prayer.

Come.

Let's go after two minutes.

I feel suffocated inside.

Let it play, please.

I missed Alia Bhatt's call, man.

- Okay, Salim. May I? - Stay for lunch, please.

I would've. But, I have a 4 PM train for Delhi.

I understand.

Thank you very much for coming.

Not at all.

And, if you need anything, do not hesitate to ask.

Please don't embarrass me, Sir.

You've already done so much.

I haven't yet repaid you for your help during Sakina's illness.

It's nothing.

If we don't help the community, who will.

You're all this child has.

Do take care of her.

Yes.

Maryam, before replacing the extra vessels do wipe them thoroughly.

Yes aunt.

Take care, okay?

Come, Imtiaz. Come on.

Have it.

Child, where did that money come from?

Mom used to save regularly.

Look, Mom's bird.

Mom's bird.

Here.

Dad, what's this? 'Naan' or 'roti'?

It's a 'roti' that wanted to be a 'naan'.

Eat now.

Eat.

Dad, it's time for school.

Greetings! Welcome to Gullu's restaurant.

Enjoy various cuisines.

- Last night I had this terrific dream. - There he goes again!

Listen...

I saw that I am in a lonely place.

There's nothing for miles.

Silence all around.

Then, suddenly, I see a goat standing before me..

Oh please.

With it's forelegs crossed, standing on two feet,

wearing spectacles, watching me.

With pity in her eyes.

And, then?

My hands began to shake.

And, then my legs.

Gangnam style.

And then I noticed, that the goat was smiling at me.

That's when I was convinced that my luck is about to change.

And, a fantastic idea struck me.

Business idea!

Dark glasses for animals.

Now, when a madam steps out in the sun with Timmy,

his eyes will be shielded from sunlight by dark glasses.

The company will be called, 'Goggies for Doggies'.

How is it?

Glasses for dogs? He's nuts.

Do you even know anything about the outside world?

You won't stop dreaming, will you?

Hyder, if we stop dreaming, life will lose its colour.

If you like it, why don't you learn?

- What? - Dance.

Dance?

Bharatanatyam.

Bharatanatyam?

Why're you repeating everything? Yes, Bharatanatyam.

Which is taught there.

Nah, I was just doing it idly.

Really? Okay then.

I thought you wanted to.

Anyway, I did go there to inquire about admissions.

They gave me this.

Classes are from 4-6 PM.

May I learn?

Why not?

Won't there be a problem?

What problem?

You want to learn, so learn. That's it.

Dad, it'll mean fees.

Should, too. It's a school, after all.

However, it's better that we keep this confidential.

Imagine if your Aunt came to know!

This is Maryam.

From today, she'll learn dancing at our academy.

Maryam, at the beginning and at the end of the dance,

we always offer salutations.

Ragini...

Hands thus, in 'katakhamukha' position.

Left foot, right foot...

Accepting the blessings of the Goddesses of Knowledge and Wealth...

in full 'mandi' position, we accept Goddess Earth's blessings.

And then, up -

'Anjali' position, saluting God, teacher, and the audience.

Okay?

Yes.

Now, you try it.

Very good.

Down.

Well done.

First time?

Very good.

Thank you, ma'am.

Maryam!

Yes, ma'am.

Come here, please.

Yes.

Bye!

Sit.

Have you really never danced earlier?

Oh I have! With friends, at weddings, with my mother.

Is she a Bharatanatyam dancer too?

My mother is no more.

But, she could replicate every dance shown on TV.

Really?!

Maryam, you must come everyday.

Okay?

And, from tomorrow, bring ankle-bells. Okay?

Maryam, wait.