Agneepath

PATH OF FIRE

Don't look here, son. Look over there.

The world worships the rising Sun

for it's the source of light for the whole world.

But Dad, the Sun gives us light only during the day.

But the nights are lit up in the city, isn't that so, Daddy?

Do people in the city worship the lights of the night?

People in the city pray for wealth, not for the light of the day.

And those who are enamored of wealth live a life of lies

-and they often go astray -Why so, Daddy?

Because the path of truth is difficult to tread upon.

It's the path of fire, Agneepath.

-Agneepath? -Don't you remember the poem?

Oh yes! I remember.

''O' traveler on the path through fire''

''Should you ever find a tree on your way''

''Seek not even the shade of a leaf''

"For the path leads through fire"

''Tread tirelessly and without rest upon the path of fire''

-"Make unto yourself that promise.'' -Oh no!

-Promise that! -all right! I promise.

''For traveler, you tread upon the path through fire''

I forgot the next lines, Daddy.

''Thus he wades through a sea

of tears, sweat and blood''

''For the traveler, treads upon the path through fire''

What does that stanza mean, Daddy?

Son, to reach one's destination when a man passes the test of fire

by blood, toil, sweat and tears.

Then, no obstacle can stand in the way of what he seeks.

I won't forget this poem ever. I promise.

-That's good, Son. -Hello there, schoolmaster!

Electricity is coming to our village. The engineer is here already.

Shiksha! Hey, Shiksha!

How many times have I told you, Vijay, not to run about! Watch your step!

-Hey Siksha! -What's up, Brother?

Why! You're still sitting beside the lamp! Just forget it!

Very soon, Sun will be shining in our home.

-What do you mean? -Electricity is coming to our village!

This is Mr. Mathur, the chief engineer.

-Greetings, Sir. -He's here for the electricity project.

Till the project is completed, he'll stay as a guest in our house.

-Please come inside, Mr. Mathur. -Thank you.

Electricity will bring about a renaissance

of a new India in our village.

-Oh yes. -Please come along.

This is the school for the children.

It's necessary to have electricity in here.

Hey lady! What are you doing! Is that a garbage dump?

-That must be H-A-T hat, right? -Yes, son.

You're well-regarded here, school master.

The people not only respect me but also love me.

Bloody swine!

-Nathu, have you gotten drunk again? -Yes, I am drunk!

Bloody swine!

You told my wife not to give me money...

...not to give me money, for a drink! You scoundrel!

Is it your money?

-Don't. -Aren't you ashamed?

Nathu!

If you are so enraged...

...you may hit me on the other cheek too.

Will you have your wife do menial jobs for a living?

Must your children berate their fate for having been born to you?

Is that the way you discharge your duty as a father?

Instead of caring for her,

you snatch money from her and beat her up?

I can't live without the booze.

You have been born of this earth, as we all are.

Can't you shoulder the responsibility of your family,

when the earth bears the burden of all life?

Is the earth so weak that it will be drowned in liquor!

You must do something, Boss. These developments aren't good for us.

We'll lose control over the village.

I know! The winds of progress are picking up force.

I must get a hold on my fiefs. Else, I'll be blown away.

The money I've given you, Dinkar Rao,

was issued by the government of India.

It's worth far more,

than the scrap of paper you've given me in exchange.

You've tried to sell me the lands which belong to the villagers.

-You see, Sir-- -Enough of it. You may keep the money.

I don't take back what I have given.

My principle is profit. For the sake of profit,

I will even accept a lie as the truth. And I'll make friends of my enemies.

-Get that? -Forgive me for having told lies, Kancha.

But you didn't tell me the truth, either.

You didn't tell me that you want to use this place

for smuggling and dealing in stuff like opium and hashish.

You're right.

This village of yours, Mandwa, is nowhere on the map of India.

This place is close to Bombay yet it is beyond the reach of Indian laws.

This place is ideally suited for my shady business.

Yeah, I hear there is a schoolmaster in this village,

who is trying to get electricity in here.

If anything like that happens I'll be sorely disappointed.

And, it'll cost you your life. Get that?

Who should I tell? How should I tell?

Who should I tell? The heart feels weird today

Schoolmaster!

Is that the result of my untiring efforts in trying to educate you?

I had taught you about the paradise beneath mother's feet.

And here you are seeking hell in the house of a prostitute!

Get out of here!

Before your character is destroyed

like dried leaves on fire.

Get out!

You've destroyed many homes.

You've destroyed many young lives.

And now, you're dragging the children into your sins.

-You should be ashamed of yourself! -Why must I be ashamed, master?

Brothels are the creation of men.

They force helpless women into prostitution.

Stop talking nonsense!

That person is a coward to follow the path of sin as guided by the other

and lose their innocence in the way

It's easy for you to preach, because you aren't involved.

If you're man enough

you will drag me out of this world of sin.

If you really are man enough, bring your books in this brothel

and tell me of the good and the evil.

''If you're man enough

you will drag me out of this world of sin''

Haven't you been able to memorize the alphabet yet! You worthless!

Don't hurt her, Daddy. It's my fault. I couldn't teach her properly.

I've been irresponsible. Beat me if you will.

Son, you want to take a punishment for your sister's fault?

You have taught me that I must stand the test of fire.

The path of fire.

That on this path, if I have to, I shall take the burden of others.

Well said, son.

I teach the world,

but today you taught me my teachings.

Raja has laid eyes on your bungalow

Raja has laid eyes on your bungalow

You wanted to be taught in this brothel, right?

I accept the responsibility of teaching you, from now onwards.

Don't you eye me! Go ask your father who spent last night at the brothel.

Everyone in the village saw him there. Understand?

-Vijay! Did you hit him? -Yes.

Why? Apologize to him. Go on!

-I won't apologize. -Won't you?

Tara bai, the darkness of this night

must overshadow the respect and esteem of schoolmaster.

And, tomorrow morning, he must walk in disgrace.

He must be a broken man by tomorrow. And he may never raise his head again.

It will be done, boss.

Please don't visit the brothel anymore.

Those who tread upon the path of truth should never care for wagging tongues.

So as to dispel the darkness

it's necessary to fire the lamp.

-There goes the schoolmaster. -He isn't as innocent as he seems.

The villagers are casting aspersions upon the schoolmaster.

They say that the schoolmaster is up to no good.

I told them that the schoolmaster would rather die than commit a sin.

The schoolmaster is at home right now, isn't he?

He must have gone to Chanda bai's brothel!

-Where's the schoolmaster? -Come on! let's take a look.

-Where's the bloody preacher? -But I'm telling you he won't--

-Look at him, now! -What a shameless fellow!

-Sleeping with a prostitute! -What a shame!

We respected him! And this is what he turns out to be!

-Get up, you hypocrite! -Drag that shameless fellow out!

Burn the master's house!

-Daddy! -Vijay!

Daddy!

Mom!

No!

This is the path through fire.

No!

Killed him!

You have killed him.

You have killed the schoolmaster.

He cared for you as long as he lived. And now you've killed him!

No one even cares for his corpse.

Swine! Cowards! Fools! Animals!

There goes schoolmaster, Dinanath.

What are you staring at Vijay? Don't even look at that village.

Forget that you were born over there.

No! I will never forget that village.

Someday, I'll give that village to my mother.

For sure.

-So you've received your pay. -Yes, Sir.

Now get lost. We're going to ambush Kancha Cheena.

-Return to your beat after one hour. -all right

Then you can investigate his death. Now get out of here.

-Greetings, Sir. -We'll take care of your family.

-Now just get on with your work. -Take that and that.

And make sure you don't foul up. Now get going.

-The dog! He escaped. -The swine escaped us!

How did he find out?

From now on, this is our home, Mummy.

This is where we are going to live.

Get out!

The merchandise arrives tonight. Take care of it.

Let's move.

Kancha Cheena.

Lord Ganesha, bless us. Come again speedily next year.

Don't splash the water. I'm getting wet.

Come!