Jhansi Ki Rani Laxmibai

I am Earth.

I have nature's precious treasures in my lap.

With me are the bright..

..days as well as dark nights.

My body was carved up by drawing lines..

..and borders.

I was divided into several parts.

Some call me China..

..some call me Russia..

..whilst some call me Iran..

..and others call me India.

I remained Earth.

176 years ago..

..I gave birth to a courageous..

..one who brought me fame in the world.

Valor trembled on hearing her name.

She was the Queen of Jhansi.

Laxmibai

To begin the story let me..

..take you to the small city of India..

..which is called Jhansi.

This is Jhansi. A prosperous state set in India.

After the death of King Raghunath Rao of Jhansi..

..the question arose as to who should be put on the throne of Jhansi.

This is Conference Hall.

The senior officers were having a meeting here..

..in the presence of Gwalior's Resident Spear.

The issue is who will be made heir..

..after the death of King Raghunath Rao Bhagwat of Jhansi.

Raghunath Rao's younger brother Gangadhar Rao..

..Ramchandar Rao's adopted son Krishna Rao..

..Raghunath Rao's keep Bandi Gajra's son Nawab Ali Bahadur..

..or Raghunath Rao's Queen.

After deliberating over all the claimants..

..Mr. Gangadhar Rao is appointed King.

Gentlemen. Congratulations, Mr. Gangadhar Rao!

But there are some conditions of the British rule..

..that the King will have to agree to.

According to article number 6, full and final.

Keeping in mind the interests of the British..

..to maintain freedom, reconciliation and business..

..you must allow East India Company's soldiers to settle in Jhansi.

The King will have to pay East India Company 2,57,458 rupees annually..

..for their upkeep..

..and also agree to the condition that Jhansi's present army..

..will have to be incorporated into the East India Company's army.

Tatya Tope too will be included in this.

If you accept our conditions, then read this and sign this agreement.

Please.

This is well and good..

..but even I have one condition.

Every year on the auspicious occasion of Dusshera..

..the British army will give a salute with a parade..

..and also protect Jhansi.

Why not?

Your Highness. Long live the King!

Thank you.

Congratulations, sir!

I am pleased that you are happy.

But Lord, I am not at all pleased.

Pardon me, Lord..

..but you showed eagerness in becoming the King, sir.

If you had consulted the royal guru first..

..it would have been better, Lord.

You are right.

But what's done is done.

I have to seek the royal guru's blessings.

Where would the royal guru be at this time?

I know, Lord.

As always he must be worshipping the throne..

..or he must be praying for the safety of Jhansi.

Now if I have your permission, let's prepare to go seek his blessings.

Of course. Of course. One should not delay a good deed.

Come.

To the Goddess who abides in all beings as peace..

..salutations to thee!

Hail the Goddess! Hail the Goddess!

I bow to Shiva!

I bow to Shiva!

Don't give me anything personally..

..but give us an intelligent warrior for Jhansi..

..who can give the enemy a befitting response..

..and conserve the royal stature.

Your wish has been fulfilled, royal guru.

I bow to Shiva!

The throne has got a deserving King.

That's right, guru.

After I agreed to some of the conditions put forward..

..by the East India Company..

..they have made me the King of Jhansi.

I bow to Shiva!

I bow to Shiva!

I bow to Shiva!

What have you done?

Why didn't you hands tremble while signing this agreement?

I will not allow this to happen!

Why, guru?

Are you unhappy that I was made King?

Gangadhar Rao has blood in his veins, not water.

That is true. - That will not happen.

That will surely happen Gangadhar Rao!

That will surely happen!

I had already rejected the conditions..

..that you have agreed to.

I never permitted the British army to settle in Jhansi!

And you..

You handed them the reins.

I wish..

I wish I had been there. I would have not let you do this.

But royal guru, the conditions are the same as those..

..during Ramchandar Rao's times.

When two seniors are speaking..

..it is improper for a third person to speak up.

Why, guru?

The British army will salute us..

..and they will also protect Jhansi.

Oh! You got all of Jhansi to bow to them..

..just for a salute.

They will not protect Jhansi.

They will persecute Jhansi..

..and I cannot bear to see this persecution.

I can see Jhansi getting obscured..

..which I cannot tolerate.

Guru..

..I made a mistake. Please forgive me.

Who am I to forgive you?

You have to reap what you sow.

Only you can amend my mistake, guru.

If you don't believe me then listen.

I must leave now..

..but I swear by Goddess Bhagwati..

..I will surely return someday to serve this state..

..with the power to wipe out your mistake..

..and lift your bowed head..

..and restore Jhansi's ruined history.

Hail Goddess Bhagwati!

Rao, Manu used to be waiting for us until now.

This is the first time we are waiting for her.

Yes, Nana.

Were you busy playing with dolls today?

Nana. I am here, Rao.

I am here, Rao.

No, I don't like playing with dolls, Nana.

I like playing with swords and arrows.

Take that! On guard!

Take that!

On guard, Rao. Nana.

That's why you are always behind me in horse riding.

Let's go, Nana and Rao. Let's go.

You have tried several times but it is difficult to defeat Manu.

Manu! - Nana! Nana!

Nana, how did you fall? Nana!

Nana. Nana, the blood of the brave is meant to be spilt.

Nana. Nana. Why are you so sad?

How can a person who cries for his oppressed ancestors..

..make sacrifices for freedom, Nana?

Come, Nana. Get up, Nana.

Come. Come, Nana. Come.

Easy.

I shall call the physician to do your dressing.

Come. Come, Rao.

Manu.

No matter what happens, our Manu is very brave.

Didn't you notice how she carried wounded Nana on her horse..

..and brought him back safely?

Hail Mother Ganges! - Hail Mother Ganges!

It is true, Tatya. It is true.

It is the result of our rich master's kindness, Tatya.

That is true.

Where is the elephant going at this time?

It appears as though Nana is mounted on it.

He is riding on the elephant in that condition?

Tatya, he is going on an outing. He will feel better.

The wounds could worsen under those conditions.

Tatya, do not worry.

Look, two soft pillows have been placed on the seat..

..and the elephant is moving slowly.

Nana! Nana!

Nana, take me too. - Manu.

Rao. Rao, take me too. - Manu.

Manu, don't come. - Take me too.

Manu, you will get hurt. Manu, get back. - Take me on the elephant.

I told you. You dropped me off the horse yesterday.

Will you drop me off the elephant today?

No. - This ride is not for you.

Horse riding is for you. - Please take me.

Move, Manu. - I beg of you.

Please take me.

Manu, don't insist. The elephant is not for you.

The horse is for you. Manu, get out of the way. - No..

Manu, get out of the way. - No, I want to come.

Manu! Manu! Take care, Manu.

Manu! What are you doing, Manu?

Have you lost your mind, Manu?

Manu, compose yourself. What are you doing?

Are you going to kill yourself?

I want to go too. - Manu, don't be insistent.

Manu, don't be insistent. - Even I want to go on the elephant.

Father. - Why are you insisting?

Why are you insisting?