Harishchandrachi Factory

Harishchandra's Factory

14th April 1911

Yes, correct. Who was the king of Ayodhya?

I don't remember

Mahadev, what did I tell you yesterday?

Shri Ram!

The one before him?

His father

His father, grandfather... much before them

Who? Ha... ri...

...chandra!

Correct! Listen to me first then write

King Harishchandra, Queen Taramati...

...and their son Rohidas were kind-hearted...

...and very popular too

Sage Vishwamitra had heard all about them

Sage Vishwamitra was very hot-tempered

- Who is this? - Saint Dnyaneshwar

Correct. Here's another one

- Who is this? - Saint Tukaram

King Shivaji

- Who are they? - We don't know

A priest?

No

A man with a beard

- We don't know - He's Aryabhatt a

And he's Jamshetji Tata

- Do we recognize them? - No

Do we care enough about Science?

- No - No

Is that why the British rule us?

Yes

- And so... - You teach nonsense

Nonsense? Teach them what you want to

The British rule us because of your progressive crap

So perform your rituals and kick the British out

You have no right to talk about rituals

Why shouldn't we quarrel?

Wait. Don't fight

This program is over. Father, ready?

On Kurukshetra's holy plains, my sons and...

...Pandu's sons met. What did they do, O Sanjay? (Mahabharat)

The demons then att acked Vishwamitra...

This is Dhundiraj Phalke's house

He's looking for him

He's out

Mrs. Phalke

Greetings, sister. At least you talk to him. He avoids me

What can I say?

He doesn't listen to anyone. Not even to her

Crazy fellow

I told him, I'll invest in his printing press

He won't accept my money nor will he see me

Where has he gone?

He's performing magic tricks in the next lane

Professor Kelpha will show you an amazing trick

Why is he called "Kelpha?"

Pha-la-ke... Ke-la-pha

He has lost it

Enough!

Babaray, pack up!

And now Professor Kelpha will vanish!

Hurry up!

Phalke! Where are you going?

Wait! There's another 15 minutes to go

The next performance isn't ready

I'm not feeling well

- Children, sit quietly - Phalke

Phalke!

In that tram?

Who were they?

Babaray, look over there

Don't call me Babaray. Call me Bhalachandra

Look!

What is it, father?

- Shall we see? - Yes

Let's leave

Why are you scared?

Look. So many Englishmen

They won't eat you

Relax! Our Parsis and Bohris are here, too

But I won't understand, if it's in English

If you don't, we'll leave. But let's give it a try

- Come on - No, let's go

We'll look at the posters and then decide

Listen to the gramophone

- "Picture Palace" - Is this Jesus Christ?

Yes. You remember I used to take photographs?

- It looks like a photo - Yes

Let's see Jesus Christ

It's on tomorrow, you fool. See?

Tomorrow 15th April 1911. Life and Passion

Today's the 14 of April 1911. This is showing

- Thank you. Want to see it? - Yes

- How much? - Two annas

- You have the money, right? - Yes

How beautiful!

Now let's see

Take off your towering cap

Couldn't you have reminded me about my cap?

What's this?

What?

I'm really frightened

Don't be frightened, my dear

It's a picture. Nothing is real

- Really? - Don't worry

- Oh my God! - Don't run!

Why so late? I've only cooked rice

You forgot to buy vegetables

He fainted and fell

I told you not to take him with you

He's just recovered from a fever. Come here

Listen

- Give me back the money - What money?

You didn't buy the vegetables

But I did buy him medicine

Where is it?

Where is it?

The bott le broke when I tripped on a dog

I suppose the dog gave you a receipt

They're tickets. We saw this today

I was about to tell you but you started scolding...

So, we lied. I was afraid of you, Saraswati

What did you see?

A drama on the screen

Photographs. Moving images

Are you out of your mind?

We saw moving animals on the screen

What?

Tomorrow I'll show it to you

Will you believe me then, Saraswati?

Yes

- Saraswati - Now eat!

What are you doing, Dhundiraj?

Brother Shivram

- Brother-in-law! - Uncle

Quiet! Playing a word game?

You avoided the businessman again today

I was in a hurry, brother. Did he come to see me?

Enough! How long can you go on like this?

You left your government job

You ran a good printing press, but fought and left

And now people offer you money but you...

I gave my partner my word...

...I wouldn't start another printing press

Sure, I fought with him. But I won't compete with him

You gave your word? I just don't understand it

You used to live in a nice house. And now!

Look at the state you're in. Please tell him, Saraswati

I agree with him

It's me who's wrong

He's the selfless Harishchandra

And you... his faithful Taramati

And we are Rohidas! I know the story, too

I'm going

Did you come here only to admonish me?

Yes! It's late.

Your wife is tolerant. Mine is tyrant

Will I understand?

What's there to understand?

Just keep your eyes open and watch

- Don't get angry - Do I ever?

- Stop it! - Mahadev...

What do we do now?

It's starting

I want to pee.

- Again? - Yes

What is the Marathi name for this thing?

It's like photographs. Photo serial?

No. A drama on the screen

Or moving pictures?

No. Pictures moving

- Let's play in the water - All right

Saraswati, I'm thinking of starting printing again

That's good

You saw Christ today

Would you like to see Lord Ram and Krishna on the screen?

I'd love it

Then let's make it happen. We'll create a screen drama

But you were talking of printing

It's all the same. It's a kind of printing

Then it's fine

You go home. I want to see that machine again

- But... - There's one last show

Come down. Hurry

I am Vishwamitra.

I've heard a lot about you, Harishchandra

Truthfulness, generosity. Very good

Say it dramatically!

I am Vishwamitra

Taramati, Rohidas and I are at your service

What do you command, sir?

I'm going to test you

Like at school!

Not that test, you fool! A test of character

And don't spill the beans yet

You'll get it in the end

Donate your Empire!

It's yours

- Donate two baskets of gold - Donated!