Noorie

They say Noorie drowned in the river

Some say she committed suicide

What do you think, Holy One?

Allah knows the one who has transgressed the laws of nature

Who?

Allah knows

What is to happen now?

Nature takes her revenge. People may forget. It may all be forgotten

But Nature works on... quietly, in some form or the other

And when time has run its course, Nature in all her fury, takes her prey

Noorie was so beautiful. - Innocent, unbeguiled, quiet

People loved to watch her. - To touch her, to talk to her

She was a gift of nature, a gift of the river that flows past her village

As bright as the snow, as pure

Noorie was the soul of our valleys, she gave fragrance to the pines

The sinners that they are, they only lusted

They do not see the fires that simmer within

This too is nature at play

Come inside, Yusuf. - Come, sit by the fires for a while

It's very chilly out here. You might catch a cold

The chill, one would have to feel. My feelings are stilled forever

And my soul... what of the chill?

What are you doing here?

You were talking about Noorie. I thought I'd listen to you speak

How did you know we're discussing Noorie?

The winds you've never spoken to, nor heard

The winds that blow in Spring... this wind is so pure. It hides nothing

Now he's going to stand in front of Noorie's house; he'll wait and wait

"Come to me"

"My love"

"Come into my heart"

"Let me slake my thirsting heart"

"This bright, mellow morning"

"The light touches my soul"

"It asks me softly"

"Do you know?"

"Who is in your heart?"

"Come to me"

"Come into my heart, and tell me"

"The pain is so sweet"

"Desire is aroused"

"I thirst for love I'm possessed"

"I can think no more"

"Come to me"

"Come into my heart Arouse my passions"

"The beautiful evening"

"Carries your fragrance"

"When I see flowers blossoming"

"I think of you"

"Come to me"

"Come into my heart Fill me with fire"

I told you to come and meet my father, like a gentleman

I'm talking about seeing you. And you want me to see your father!

To see me, you must see my father first. Understand?

But the two of them are like bodyguards ...your father and your pet Khairoo

If I make good money today, I'll buy lots of meat for you

You should've been a rich man's pet

Not a poor man's pet

Hey Lala! So you aren't dead yet!

Why, what's your interest? My turn will come...

only after each and everyone else in this village is dead

Till then, I'll guard my wealth like a serpent!

Your eyes would pop out if a walnut dropped on your head

Why did God give me a usurer for a childhood friend?

And yet, I'm the one who stands to lose

God willing, if you die, I'll still have to pay for your funeral

Is that wood for sale? - No

It's meant for your funeral pyre. - How much for?

Three Rupees. - 3 Rupees for that wood? I'll pay one

Lala, will you take along your money after you die?

Stop blabbering. 2 Rupees. Just because you're a friend

Take it, or I leave. - All right, I'll take it

Madcap, I brought it for you. - Then I won't pay you 2 Rupees

Put it down here

Two Rupees. Keep it. You've earned it

If at all Lala, in the good deeds of your daughter-in-law...

your sins may be washed. - About your dog!

Have you been teaching him too, how to snatch what he can from me

Don't you blame a mutt

May Allah forgive you - And may Allah strike you down

Come on, Khairoo. - Wait Uncle

I'll give you some sugar. - You're asking for curses

Keep it. Noorie will need it for tea. - My enemy! Right in my backyard!

I've been teaching her nothing! - That's expected from you

It's for free! Enjoy it!

The sugar is gone. Even the bowl! Go on, give everything away!

Finish eating and get to work! - Yes, I'm going

So you're here

You're very lucky...

to have entered Bashir Khan's dreams!

The girl Bashir sets his eyes on...

becomes the gem of his boudoir!

What are you looking for there? Come here

Where are you? - Right in front of your eyes

Strange! You vanish right in front of my eyes!

That's why I tell you, love isn't for cowards

If you come home, my father won't hang you for it

I guess I will have to screw up my courage and face your father

But when?

Now that I can't put it off any longer...

I'll do it right tomorrow. I'll dress for the occasion

Passed the first test

Now the second. Allah help me!

Salaam aleikum, Uncle

Waleikum salaam

I'm Fakir Mohammad's son

Which Fakir Mohammad?

Carpenter

We used to live by the river

You had him make your bed ...Fakir Mohammad

But he's dead, isn't he? - But I'm alive

That I can see

Sit

I work in Bashir Khan's factory

That scoundrel?

I only work for him

What brings you here?

What's wrong with you? Why don't you speak?

I'll come back later

Strange fellow

Do you know who that fellow is?

He told you his name. Yusuf. - Oh yes. Why was he here?

To meet you, perhaps. - But why?

How would I know?

Where does he live? - By the river

He told you so. He's Fakir Mohammad's son

Where does he work? - Abba! Didn't you hear?

He works in Bashir Khan's factory. - But...

Why did he come here?

Do you know him?

Well he is...

What did he say his name was? - Yusuf, son of Fakir Mohammad

He lives by the river, and he works for a living

Nice fellow. I approve

I'm an old foggy!

What happened? Why are you moping? - Should I be dancing?

Thanks for calling me over and making me look like a fool

What is the matter? - What indeed!

First that dear brother of yours Khairoo... he frisks me

As if I was packing a gun! After he's done with me...

it's your Abba (Father), quizzing me like a schoolmaster!

You were aghast

He asked you why you had come. And not a word from you!

Would you rather that I sang? - Why not? I love songs

I don't know about Khairoo. - Are you here to finish the joke?

I saw you moping. I thought I'd ask

I'm fine, and I wish you well!

Nice to know

What more?

The wound is still raw. Don't rub it in!

And maybe, you could tell me about yourself

I will be happy

I have received your letter. And I know what you're going through

I pray to Allah that you be happy, and may you find peace

Thank you for your offer of peace and happiness

In reply, let me tell you that sentiment is no good

I do not seek your sympathies. I need your love

In this matter, I have to tell you that Abba said, "Nice boy. I approve"

What?

"I'm not far away"

"I'm with you"

"Forever, I'm yours"

"I have only to look at you"

"You bring me good luck"

Khan, you've lost Noorie

In a few days, she's going to marry Yusuf

This is giving you a bad name. She's so pretty!

One look at her, and a man will even forget his parents!

Why don't you abduct her? - Once you're done with her...

she's going to be yours all your life. - Even a year or two in prison...

isn't too much a price to pay. - I'd be willing to serve 7 years!

But for Faulad Khan's sake, we won't even look at her

That bastard hasn't married her yet. - Not yet. But will

He won't. If not Faulad Khan, let the dogs have her

Who is she? - Gulam Nabi's daughter

Gulam Nabi, tell me how are you? - It's all the grace of Allah

How long will you pull on with only Allah's grace?

How about giving Bashir Khan a chance?

It is by His grace that I live. I am as He will have me

I too am Allah's servant. Will your God be angered if I were to help you?

I am not helpless enough to seek a man's mercy

Gulam Nabi, why get irked? I'm talking about your own good

Your daughter is young. I hear she is very beautiful

Do not forget me. I may be of help

That pauper talked back at me!

And why not? That bastard has such a pretty daughter!

I'm no Bashir Khan unless I abduct her!

Make no mistake!

Eat something as piping hot, and you'll scald your tongue

He's Lala's friend too. This might prove costly

Caught you! I've been expecting you for sometime!

Big fish always eat small fish - Big fish! You call me big fish?

I could chew you alive! - All right. You have an upper hand

And when will you have the upper hand? After you're dead?

For the poor, it's always after one has died

But every act will be accounted for. - Talk sense. You're hard-pressed...

to even find food. What do you expect in that other world? Sweets to eat?

To each his own conscience, Lala. - Don't drag conscience into deals!

You need money?

How much?