Gumrah

STRAY

What did my baby do in school today?

Papa, I danced today.

Really? I never knew my baby could dance!

-We also sang songs! -Very good.

I'll take my baby for some ice cream!

Roshni, you are here?

I was looking for you over there.

Let's go home, it's getting late.

Grandmother!

Come over here, Roshni.

Where is my papa, grandmother?

Tell me, grandmother, where is my papa?

Ask your mother.

Roshni, why do you ask this question? I've told you not to.

I've often told you that your Papa...

is dead.

-Maid, take her away. -Yes.

Let's go baby.

Mother.

For how long will we keep hiding this from Roshni?

I think we should tell her everything.

Don't you dare tell her!

Got it?

Mother, you put a garland on grandma's picture every day.

But why isn't there a picture of my father in this house?

So that even I can garland it.

Roshni, I've often told you not to ask questions about your father!

I am not a child mom. I have a right to know about my father!

I also have the right to know,

whether I'm a legitimate or an illegitimate child.

Roshni don't you dare.

Don’t you dare call yourself an illegitimate child.

Then why don't you tell me about him?

-Was he a bad person? -He was not a bad person.

Then what is it, mom?

I am tired! I am tired of you.

I am tired of your questions.

You keep asking me the same question. You've made my life miserable!

Do you want to kill me? If you asked this question again,

-I'll never talk to you again. -Sorry, mom.

-I'm sorry, mom. -I'll never ask again.

Sorry, mom. I will never ask you again.

Anything special?

Yes. My mother lied years ago.

I've reached my grave trying to keep up with it.

I have cancer.

I have very little time.

My end is near.

That’s why I'm requesting you to take Roshni to Mumbai with you.

So she learns to live without me.

Roshni, what's the matter?

What's the matter, child?

Since childhood, I feel things are kept hidden from me.

Kept from you? You are getting it wrong child.

-Nothing is being kept from you. -What were you and Mom discussing?

Nothing. I was just asking her that how long will you keep a pretty,

talented girl locked down here.

-Who are you talking about? -You!

I know you sing very well.

You call my humming, singing?

What we have to see is what I call singing,

and you call humming. What do people in Bombay think of it?

Bombay?

Yes! You're coming to Bombay with me right now.

-But uncle-- -You have to come.

There is no way out!

-Mother-- -I've spoken to her.

-Seeta. -Yes, sir?

Quickly pack baby's stuff.

It's such a lovely house.

You like it?

Your room is upstairs, to the left.

-What's wrong? -There's somebody upstairs.

-Who is it? -A boy.

A boy?

Not just a boy, a handsome boy.

-Rahul, when did you arrive? -This morning.

Roshni, meet him. He's Rahul--

We've met. I mean banged into each other.

If you don't mind, I'll introduce myself.

My name is Rahul.

Rahul Malhotra.

Occupation is export-import trade. Some times in Delhi, sometimes in Bombay.

London, Paris, Hong Kong,

and at times in the bathroom.

The only son of Ahuja uncle's friend.

And most important, single.

-Now your turn. -Pardon?

Tell me about yourself.

She's my niece.

Now, she'll stay with me.

Actually I want your suggestion about her.

She has always been very fond of music and singing.

Now you tell us, what to do? How to go about it?

Uncle, Please. Do you have to do this today?

Correct. Not today, we'll do it now.

Just watch me!

How are you? I'm calling from Bombay.

I have a friend who sings beautifully.

Her voice is like a golden bell.

Tomorrow? At 11?

I'll come over with her.

Your job is done. You'll have an audition in HMV.

The day after you'll record a song. The next day you'll be a star.

What do you think?

But you never heard me singing.

-Then? -We'll hear you now.

An upcoming singer will sing for you today.

Excellent, Roshni!

After years, I've heard such a song.

I'm confident you'll become a great singer.

We'll record your song very soon.

Your job is done. Now may I leave to do my work?

-Where? -New York. Want to come?

If not New York, at least come to the airport.

I want to say something.

I'll never forget your act of beneficence.

Just because of you, I have confidence in myself.

Just wait for what lies ahead. Today I'm talking to a singer.

When I'll return, I'll be meeting a star.

Roshni, sky is the limit now.

It's up! Your Roshni's poster has been put up!

See, it's such a huge poster.

Call her your sister-in-law!

It's been two years, you have gone crazy about her.

She hasn't even looked at you once.

And you dream of marrying her!

We are black marketers. We'll sell tickets, two for five.

Yes, we will. But before that I'll purchase 200 tickets,

Two hundred?

I will earn a lot of money. Make a garland of it.

And will put it around my darling's neck.

And then you'll beg. Do you think 200 tickets are 200 peanuts?

-Where will you get the money from? -It will come.

-Where have you brought me? -It's nothing.

Only two men fighting.

-Nothing is going to happen. -Let's go back.

-We'll be in unnecessary trouble. -Let's go.

OK, OK.

Where are you going now?

Be quiet.

Jaggu, where have you brought me? This seems a dangerous place.

Let's run away.

Pakya, 500 bucks can be turned into 5000 here.

You'll get your bones crushed in return. Let's go.

Let him go home.

Excellent moves, my braveheart, excellent.

Let's go, come.

Keep quiet. Let's ask him the current rate.

No. Listen to me. What are you trying to do?

Hey, brother,

-what's the rate? -I will give 30 for one.

-It's too little. -Be quiet.

-Just this much? -What else do you want?

Come on.

I'll fight him.

-Are you crazy? -Be quiet.

Stop! This fair boy will fight our macho man.

Anybody 30 to one?

-I say the odds are one to 50. -Look at that macho man.

He has already knocked down previous candidate. He'll kill you and me too.

It's better to sit outside the temple and beg.

Be quiet!

-Brothers-- -We are going.

-No, no. -We are leaving.

-Why aren't we leaving? -Pakya will give 50 for one.

-You'll have me killed. -Collect the money.

Fifty for one.

-There are no rules in this fight. -What are you talking about?

Anyone can hit anywhere. Got it?

Listen, brother.

Look, both of us want to earn money.

I have such a lovely face so go easy on me.

Now, you are over.

I'll straight away break you. You get away.

I'm requesting you. What! You have turned into a sparrow now.

I have such a lovely face.

-Come shake hands. -You want to shake hands?

Yeah, let's shake hands.

Awesome, Jeva. Awesome.

I told you to go easy on me.

If I lost it, it'll cause you some damage.

You hit me on my face!

You have ruined your face.

-Collected the money? -A little left.

What are you talking about?

I'll collect the cash. You go and fight.

What are you talking about. We'll get nothing for me!

-Don’t be scared. -He hits hard.

Hundred for one. 100 for one.

On the face!

This guy only hits on the face.

I told you not once but twice I won't say it for the third time.

It's a lover's face. Go easy.

If I lost it.

-Oh it's you? -Why don’t you go, hit him?

That rascal even kicks on the face. Has my rate gone up?

-Got a lot of money. -You don’t say.

He hits a lot. Let's leave.