Chehere: A Modern Day Classic

I'm don't know what I've done wrong..

..I must have upset someone to fall in love..

..with a man who's increased interested in poison rivals his love for me.

You're as alluring as poison.

Oh, so I'm just as venomous.

It's as intoxicating as love.

And it slowly consumes you.

You're right. Because I..

Don't get angry, Devika.

I know, I forgot you're mom's birthday. But which one?

I've reminded you twice already.

So what's once more.

Which mom's birthday is it?

How can I be sure that you'll remember this time.

Look, I'm paying close attention. Tell me.

Elder mom or younger mom?

Today is my birthday.

I like Lily.

Lily.

Why do you always like something that I don't.

I could ask you the same thing.

You have an affinity toward things I have no room in my heart for.

Your heart, your birthday.

Your this, your that.

I've lived my life on your terms.

So don't live.

Nobody implored to you say..

.."Amanat, don't leave me."

"How will I live without you?"

Ungrateful.

The world knows who's actually indebted to whom.

Do me another favour.

Why do you have two moms?

Are you even interested in me?

Should I tell you? - Yes.

What are you doing? - (Brakes squeal)

Let me show you. - No.

What if we got into an accident?

So what?

Hey, Devika.

I'd like to see if you make the distance. - Come on. Devika. - (Laughs)

I'll shadow you.

For so many years I lived as your shadow..

..to witness this?

You wanted to be in the shade. My wealth and reputation provided just that.

You're wealth has depleted and so has your reputation, Tarana.

Times have changed.

Wealth doesn't last forever.

Your ambitions were always a little too big for you.

Saigal has such a melodious voice.

He is nothing compared to Suraiya.

Suraiya. I don't know how people tolerate her.

It's because of dishonest actors..

..that you're out of work today.

Suraiya's record will continued to be played.

Simply saying something doesn't make it true.

Life would have been a lot simpler if that was true.

All preparations have been made.

If you could just take a look.. - I'll just come.

Okay. - Raghuveer, stop.

Play Suraiya's record.

Go ahead. I'll just come.

Okay.

I've told you several times, learn to be respectable.

How else do you talk to servants? - Servant?

Raghuveer has been living with us for the past 25 years.

Even after 25 years, a servant is still a servant, Tarana.

Do you respect anybody?

Time for me to go on a stroll.

Take your time.

No one's waiting.

Devika.

They must be waiting for me.

They both really love me.

Some distance, huh. - A big one.

I was talking about how long it's going to take to get there.

So was I.

It's only shorten by advancing.

Whenever I try to search for myself..

..I realise that I'm just your reflection.

I've really tried hard to understand one thing in life.

Have you added the spices to the food or the food to the spices?

You like to make fun of me, don't you?

Get one thing straight.

You eat the food I cook.

You're in the pink, owing a large part to the food.

No. It's because of Mr. Raghuveer.

Don't take his name. No need to address him as mister.

He doesn't deserve your respect.

I do all the work.

I cook. And he gets all the credit.

I've made just one mistake.

And what is that?

He got me the job.

Oh, you talk too much.

Learn to mind your tongue.

At times, our words can be used against us.

"I'm fervent. It's the season of spring."

"Come, my beloved. I'm waiting for you."

"I'm fervent. It's the season of spring."

"Come, my beloved. I'm waiting for you."

"The sun and the moon look at you, but I'm craving a peek."

Dr. Nigam. - "The sun and the moon look at you.."

At times, I'm so lost in myself..

..I'm not sure which self I am.

But Dr. Nigam, where are you lost?

In your mesmerising beauty.

Happy birthday, Tarana. - Thanks.

You never forget anything.

Since the time I saw, I've forgotten the world.

But you always remain lost in yourself.

You can't complain. I have a lot of respect for you..

What?

Respect?

Who's complaining?

I've seen good people, ruined. This house does that to them.

Nobody complained.

It seems Amanat is not in a good mood.

I've waiting..

..for another life.

I still have one to go.

It seems I'm the first to arrive.

You might be the last. - What about the others?

The invitation was sent to many people, but unfortunately..

This dinner is just for close friends.

For you, Mr. Rai, Jhankar.

Devika is also going to come. - I see.

Devika is bringing a friend.

Great.

Tarana, she's grown. She's got a her own guests.

Yes. It's been 20 years since Tarana adopted her.

And Tarana..

I've told you several times not to mention that.

What?

Your age?

You know what I mean.

Did I say something wrong?

She is your adopted child.

I will admit that you've loved Devika more than your real daughter.

She's our daughter, isn't she?

I remember you telling me..

..that she'll give her life for you.

Elder mom. - (Laughs) - Devika.

Wow. You've grown so big.

God bless you.

Your friend.

Oh, I'm so happy to meet you, I forgot to introduce him.

Madan. Dr. Nigam. Madan.

Hello, sir. - How do you do?

Good. - And she is my elder mom, Tarana.

It's your birthday, isn't it?

Best wishes, Ms. Tarana.

Don't spoil this good moment.

Call me just Tarana.

I've got a flower.

Beautiful. Very beautiful.

I've hear a lot about you.

You can only get a sense of who she is by watching her films.

You must have watched my films.

Unfortunately, I haven't had a chance.

Why did you give up acting?

Films don't have that magic any more.

A woman that sets the stage on fire is sometimes burnt by those around her.

And she's age matter.

Amanat, age doesn't catch up with some women. Their beauty is timeless.

I'm still smitten by her.

She is still just as beautiful as the first time I saw her.

There is something special about Tarana.

Everybody remembers the first time they met her.

But that's where it ends.

Come on.

Madan. She is my younger mom. - (Laughs)

My younger mom is also very interesting.

Interesting. Not famous like Tarana, though.

It's a pleasure.

I got you a flower.

Thanks.

Madam, rest for a while.

Younger mom, I'll just come. - Excuse me.

Take advantage of the opportunity.

We're alone and in love.

What happened?

Tarana. She always looking at us.

This is an actress's house.

You'll find such photos everywhere.

Devika, I know, but I'm uncomfortable.

It feels like she's looking at us.

That's because she's here.

She's a part of our lives.

We are a reflection of her personality.

But I just want to live in your reflection.

"Don't hover around me."

Carefully. Carefully.

Is that so? As if I'm just a guest.

It's not just Tarana madam's honour that's at stake.

Don't use big words like honour.