Prince

15th August 1947, India got its freedom.

But some kings are dependent on their estates.

-Stop it. -Stop it!

Didn't you like it, my lord?

It's crap!

Dismiss!

Shall we call the courtesans, my lord? That might help you cheer up.

These are tablets to energise you, my lord.

My lord, look at me once.

What is it?

Doctor, his eyes are blazing red.

My lord.

Yes.

It's because he can't sleep.

It's his will power that makes him bear it.

Had it happened to anybody else...

I don't feel it.

My lord doesn't like anything these days. He doesn't feel hungry

or sleepy. Quit practising medicine and become a quack.

My lord, these are sleeping pills.

Ok, let's take my lord to his chamber to rest.

Doctor.

-Good morning daddy! -Good morning son.

Why did you summon me?

Look.

She's a girl.

I know that she is not a camel.

How is she?

Daddy, when will you grow old?

You still take interest in young girls.

Fool! I've chosen this girl for you this time.

I want to make her my daughter-in-law.

Sorry daddy.

-I am not interested in marriage. -Why not?

I just am not.

I am not interested in anything.

-Brandy? -No thanks.

Cheers!

Look Shamsher, Kunwar Shah might not be the ruler of Rannpur

yet he is a reputable landowner, he belongs to a reputed family.

It's his wish to get his daughter married to our clan.

If he wishes for our clan, then why don't you get married to her?

The wretched priest chants hymns for three hours at the wedding pier.

And I can't sit crossed-legged for so long.

Daddy, I have decided to go to Basankoti. I am getting late.

Give me an answer. Rannpur's Kunwar's wish...

I can't fulfil it. Sorry daddy. Sorry.

Did you hear it, minister? Had he not been my only son

I would have... He gave a crude answer.

Yes, that was very bad, Your Highness.

Rannpur's Kunwar had helped us so much. His hearty wish...

Will be fulfilled!

-What happened? -The tyre has got punctured, my lord.

I'll change the wheel.

That wretched man had to puncture the car in such heat.

My lord, let's head to that cottage there. You can rest for some time.

There? Why is there a crowd?

It is a sage's cottage.

People travel from long distances to take treatment from him.

You can also examine yourself with him. Come!

Come dear Kamala.

You seem better than yesterday. Pull out your tongue, child.

Please be careful! Ok?

-Sage! -Please wait.

The prince has come. Please examine him first.

Make him wait. I will call him when his number comes.

-Guards! -Yes my lord!

Let's go.

The prince got angry. That's not good.

I hope god protects the sage.

God knows what is yet to happen!

I've brought him, my lord.

You old man, how dare you!

In front of my people, you insulted me.

I didn't insult you, prince. I just did my duty.

Whether rich or poor, sorrow remains the same.

I served the one who came first.

You crossed me again!

You compare the prince to an ordinary man.

You better mind your tongue else I will get you killed.

Do it then. I have to give up my life someday.

I will not give up on my principles while I am alive.

To hell with you and your principles!

Even though India has attained independence,

this territory is still under our dominion.

You have to bow down to me today.

Show me that you're superior and I will bow down.

This head shall not bow down on being threatened, prince.

I will pull out your skin.

-Apologise to me. -No.

-Apologise to me. -No.

Apologise!

Let me see for how long you don't.

-For how long won't you? How long? -Oh God!

Not yet?

-No. -Not yet?

I will bury you alive.

I will bury you alive.

Apologise to me! Apologise!

Apologise! Apologise!

Right now!

I want you to apologise to me.

Please accept what I say for God's sake.

Nobody has ever refused me in this kingdom.

Please don't insult me further.

Please ask me for forgiveness!

Don't cry, prince.

Why are you sobbing like a child?

I am crying over my desperation.

Why don't you apologise?

You are my people.

Why aren't you under my control then?

To control other people,

you must first learn to gain control over yourself.

Your anger is not under your control.

Your arrogance is not under your control.

I had forgotten to take my tranquiliser.

One becomes calm on taking these pills.

Is your peace under the control of these pills?

I never took any pills,

I took your lashes.

Yet I am at peace.

Despite being beaten so badly, you're so calm.

How is that?

You're not afraid of lashings but don't you despise me?

No.

You're a weak person.

A patient who depends on pills.

I pity you.

I've never met a man like you before.

I behaved... badly with you.

You wanted this head to bow in front of you.

I am bowing in front of you, prince.

Yes.

Accepting one's fault is also a sign of greatness.

Sage!

Please don't embarrass me.

Tears again?

I behaved badly with you, sage.

I apologise to you, sage! I apologise!

All that happened was for the good, prince.

You, at least invoked the humanity in you.

I am very happy.

I wish I had powers like you, sage.

What I assumed to be my power, couldn't make you stoop.

You were right.

I am a weak man who depends on medicines to live.

But how do I get rid of it, sage?

You tell me. I wish to be a man like you, sage. Like you.

You? You can be a great person.

How?

Learn to be an ordinary man first.

After that, for six months, give up on your kingship and go far away.

Don't take any money with you.

Don't tell anyone about your real identity.

Fill your stomach with your labour.

Only for six months and all these pills will be out of your life.

Your personality will change.

Really? Really sage?

But where will I go?

I am the only prince of this territory. They will spot me.

Is there no place

where you cannot be yourself?

This world will not let go of me but if I let go of this world...

-Bahadur! -Yes, my lord.

-Give me the car keys. -Keys?

-Give me the keys. -Yes, my Lord.

-I will drive the car alone today. -But, my Lord...

Good! There is a river.

It will look like the body drowned.

Hey Madam Curie! Let's dive here.

-Come. -No.

Hey! No, no!

What's that?

Someone died.

I can't see his body.

He must have drowned as soon as he jumped in. Let's inform the police.

But how? Both our boat and clothes are gone.

How will we reach the other side now?

No, no, it's not right to inform the police.

If you father finds out that

we stealthily came here, it will be a problem.

Let's ask someone else to inform.

Firstly, think of reaching home. How will we go in this condition?

Hey you! Listen to me.

"Mesmerising breeze, beautiful landscape, The world seems so nice"

"Mesmerising breeze, beautiful landscape, The world seems so nice"

"I hope my crazy heart Doesn't fall for someone"

"Mesmerising breeze, beautiful landscape, The world seems so nice"

"I am a new traveller On this unknown journey"

"But the journey of life is sweet"

"I am a new traveller On this unknown journey"

''But the journey of life is sweet"

"I am out on an adventure, My destination unknown"

"Seems like my anxious surge Will find its destiny"

"I hope my crazy heart Doesn't fall for someone"

"Mesmerising breeze, Beautiful landscape--"

Good morning to you! Good morning!

Here is my card, my name is Vilayati Ram.

I do international jobs. I work for the British Insurance Company.