Ek Paheli

Good morning. - Good morning.

Good morning. - Good morning.

Good morning.

Good morning, young lady. What can I do for you?

I hear, you have a piano that you want to auction.

Yes, it's absolutely true.

The piano that I have is wonderful, it's flawless.

Would you like to take a look? - Of course.

That's why I've come from Goa. - You are most welcome.

It's over there. Go and take a look.

I'll be there soon.

Tea.

What are you looking for?

A little while ago, a girl had come to check out the piano.

She played the piano while I was shaving.

But the moment I looked up, she had disappeared.

What are you saying? - It's the truth.

I wonder who she was!

Hold it! Quiet.

Now listen all of you.

The plane will be arriving soon so I'll repeat the instructions.

Make sure, you make no mistakes.

Our boss is returning after completing his studies abroad.

The moment he lands, you will play the band. I'll garland him.

Then you will click a photograph. A big one!

No, Mr Rocky. I'll garland our boss first.

How will you? I'm his secretary, not you.

You are my subordinate. - Mr Rocky, ladies first.

It is a question of respect. - You don't understand.

In India, women can garland only their husbands.

Husbands? - Only husbands.

The plane has landed.

Give me the garland, and don't misbehave. - How rude!

Hi.

Welcome to Fatherland, sir. - Thank you.

Accept this garland from Rocky. - Thank you, let's go.

Welcome, sir.

Thank you. You idiot!

Sir, meet Lily, our stenographer.

This is Tolaram, the head clerk.

This is Vithaldas, the accountant.

Mr Pedro, the gatekeeper... I'm sorry he's the storekeeper.

And finally, Rocky Lotan, your secretary.

Thank you very much, Rocky. - Thank you, sir.

I'm impressed. There's one thing I need to know though.

What are the flowers and band for? - Don't worry, sir.

The office won't pay for it. It's our contribution.

If you are pleased, it'll please me even more.

Really? - Yes. You are our boss.

Your happiness is my ticket to promotion.

You're a smart man, Rocky. I'll certainly think about you.

Thank you, sir, I'm sure you'll give it a thought.

You will think of it all day, all night and... – Rocky.

You talk a lot. - Yes sir, thank you.

Music!

Sir, please wait.

Sir, please wait.

Welcome, son. - Hello John. How are you?

I'm fine. I hope you had a safe journey? - No problems.

He flew down, he didn't walk all the way.

He flew down to Goa from London, via Bombay. So, no problems.

Am I right sir? - You're very right, Rocky.

Sir, follow me.

Come on in.

Please come, sir.

Please.

Dear. - John, you've grown old.

Yes. I've served this family for the last forty years.

After your father passed away, life has really taken a toll on me.

John, don't you worry.

Now that the boss is here, you'll grow younger.

Am I right, sir? - Rocky!

Please follow me, sir. come with me.

This way, sir.

Look sir. Terrific carpet!

Good. Excellent.

The house looks beautiful. - It's not just beautiful,

..it's top class. It's like a modern art.

What about our old house? - Shankarlal is occupying it presently.

There's nothing to worry, sir.

This bungalow is much better. We get plenty of sunlight inside,

..and that's a rich source of vitamin D.

Besides, the sunlight will turn your cheeks red, like tomatoes!

You seem to be an interesting man.

I'm not Rocky Lotan for nothing. - Mr Rocky Lotan, are you married?

Not yet. I have girls swooning over me though.

With a salary that's nothing to speak of, I can't afford marriage.

I'll do something for you. - Is that a promise?

Prove yourself first. - Yes, of course.

I'll prove myself! I'm a one-man-show, after all!

The church and the graveyard...? - Yes sir,

..this place furnishes all our needs. That saves our time and energy.

Why did you buy a house here?

This place keeps us close to God.

It reminds us of the proximity between life and death.

Sir, life is but a sojourn. The grave is where we rest forever.

There's nothing to worry. One dies and goes to the grave,

..but the dead don't rise and live with us.

Rocky, I wish to throw a business party.

I've already made arrangements for the party.

All the rich and famous have been invited on Wednesday.

You will be introduced to everyone. - You're a smart man.

Thank you, sir. - Not too smart, though.

Why? - Why is this corner empty?

We ought to keep something here. - We'll have a huge dog here.

It will spice up our life.

We can keep a bed here for you to rest.

No, John. I wish to place a piano here. - Good idea.

Any piano shop hereabouts? - Yes, next to the church.

It's D'silva's shop. He holds an auction every Sunday.

He sells drums for peanuts.

Good, we'll go there on Sunday.

Okay. – Thank you.

Okay. I’ll follow you.

Folks, next on the list is a special item.

The piano that has painted the town red.

Just look at this beauty,

..it will add up to the grandeur of your home.

It's a true friend and confidante.

When one is unable to express in words,

.a piano helps in voicing it melodiously.

It can mend broken hearts or rejuvenate lost ties.

Come on, start bidding.

Fifty rupees.

One hundred rupees.

Two hundred. - Brilliant.

The lady seems to be wise. She is a real connoisseur.

Two hundred and twenty.

Two hundred twenty and fifty cents.

Did I crack a joke? I just raised the bid.

How dare you make a mockery of it! - Take it easy, Rocky.

Two hundred and fifty rupees. - Very good.

Come here, gentleman.

Three hundred rupees. - Very nice.

Three hundred and fifty.

Four hundred rupees.

Sir, raise the bid slowly. She won't sustain for long.

Shut up, Rocky. - Sorry sir.

Four hundred and fifty. - Five hundred.

Very good. - She's still strong.

Seven hundred! - Seven hundred, one.

Seven hundred, two...

Why must waste precious time? She can't compete with my boss.

It goes for seven hundred then.

Pay him seven hundred rupees and get the piano home in a truck.

In a truck? Sir, if you wish, I'll carry it on my head.

Shut up, Rocky. - Sorry sir.

Do you accept cash or cheque?

Hard cash!

Excuse me.

Did you address me? - Yes, I did.

What can I do for you?

I hope you won't mind?

You don't even know me.

Why should that bother me?

It's only after we meet that we get to know each other.

Please feel free to speak.

I'm glad that you bought the piano.

Good things rightly belong to good people.

It's thoughtful of you to consider me a good man, thank you.

Did the piano belong to you? - No,

..but I do know the nitty-gritties of it.

Before I could fix one of its reels, you bought it.

I earnestly request you to get it fixed by an expert.

You know so much about the piano.

Why don't you do it yourself? - I...? Should I fix it?

Sure. Why not? Please come along.

Please take a seat.

No, I won't.

Why? What will you drink?

Any beverages? - Thanks, I'll have nothing.

I'll repair the piano and leave.

What's the hurry? - How can I explain it to you?

Please don't get me wrong. Let me do what I'm here for.

As you wish. This way.

I have a request. - Tell me.

I wouldn't want anyone to touch this piano, except you. - Why?

Too many cooks spoil the broth.

I can't stop you since it belongs to you now.

You seem to have a great fancy for this piano.

I love it! It is dearer than life to me.

Nothing else is more precious.

You have made a mistake then. You should have bought it.

I wish I could buy it. I'm not like you.

Don't be disheartened.

There's always a silver lining in the clouds.

For all you know, I might gift it to you someday.

That day might never dawn.

I'll be grateful if you allow me to come and see it occasionally.

I wouldn't mind that.

You are most welcome here, whenever you wish to.

You mean, as per my convenience? - Yes, at your own will.

My door is always open for you.

I'm sorry, I played it without your permission.

You needn't seek my permission.

You are just brilliant with the piano.

The piano is the only interest of my life, Mr Subir.

I too love music.

But... how do you know my name?

Why do you sound so scared?