Fitoor

The day of reckoning is a beast of its own.

It creeps up on you unawares.

It arrives on a whim, with its head held high.

And burns everything to ashes.

I still remember that winter of my childhood.

The harshest we had seen in a while.

It was as though the valley was shrouded in the sheet of death.

Let me go.

Leave me.

Name?

Your name?

Noon.

Noor what?

Nizami.

Noor Nizami.

Look, I haven't had a drop of water since the past two days.

I want to eat something right now.

If not, I swear I will tear you apart.

And, don't even think of running.

I'll find you and tear you to pieces.

We were a group of five.

Three were killed by the army on the border.

One of us had turned traitor.

I dug out that bastard from hell.

And gouged his eye out.

Now his one eye will haunt him for the rest of his life.

Is there a place where I can spend the night?

- Warning! - The army has you surrounded.

We don't want any loss to life.

Give up your arms. Surrender!

Check over there.

We are warning you again.

Give up your arms.

Surrender!

Or you'll be killed.

Give me the tool box.

Noora.

So we are catching a cold now, are we?

Where were you last night?

I fell asleep waiting for you.

I had sent him... to get the tools from the tool shed.

I was stuck in the snow, sister.

You two have worked hard enough to create the Taj Mahal!

Are the designs for the embroidery ready?

Why don't you show them?

You both can do as you please.

I request you to please come home early.

Eid preparations haven't even begun yet.

Go carefully, dear.

The situation in the city is not safe.

Why do you do this?

You know she gets worried.

How long will I cover for you?

These are beautiful, Noor!

Have you made this?

Why didn't you show them to her?

This time I want a hefty Eid gift.

Don't be miserly.

In cross firing with the army three millitants were killed.

Millitant commander Muazzam Bhatt is still at large.

The situation has worsened

after the flag was hoisted on Lal Chowk.

The army is on high alert. There is patrolling everywhere.

The Begum has called me to the mansion to repair the roof.

Thank God.

If the Begum is generous, we'll make it through this winter.

Our houseboat is hardly running this year.

Take this mister, too.

Let him know what it's like to work for a living.

That'll get him in shape.

The Begum came from a princely family.

Pretty as an angel.

Her mother was from Lucknow.

There was a rumour many years ago

that spread like wild fire.

Someone cast an evil eye on that family.

The Begum is a strict one.

She will not stand any misbehavior.

Concentrate on your work.

Keep an apology and a greeting always handy.

If anyone asks, present it immediately.

The city folk say that the mansion is haunted.

Noora, be careful of the ghosts.

Junaid, tea?

Stop staring.

Firdaus, mother is waiting.

F-I-R-D-A-U-S

Firdaus.

Listen.

Mother has called you inside.

We'll be there in two minutes.

Not you. You may rest.

Only him.

My Sling?

What?

Sling.

Forget about it.

Don't even think of telling anyone.

That'll be in your best interest.

You are so beautiful.

How did you learn to speak so sweetly?

Don't let your eyes wander

and your words will automatically become sweet too.

What did you say his name is?

Noon.

Master Hoor, what do you do?

What can you do?

Not Hoor, it is Noor.

What do I need to do?

Damn, it always stops here.

Sing me something.

Something that will touch my soul.

I haven't cried since a very long time.

Kashmiri Folk Song.

Excellent, Firdaus.

Where did you find him?

Sir Noor Khan, aren't you a little gem?

What else can you do?

Can you ride a horse?

What?

Do you at least know how to tend to the horses?

Mother, take a look at his shoes.

So from tomorrow, you will look after our stables.

If you work diligently, you will be rewarded well.

And don't think that I'm offering you a job

because I'm impressed with your singing.

Firdaus liked your shoes.

And I cannot say no to her.

Firdaus will have someone to play with.

But you don't play loose with your heart.

This is the age for you to have fun.

Save all your heartbreaks for later.

Take a token from Kaleem on your way out.

You are now going to be a part of this legacy.

Your honour is ours.

Wear something decent from tomorrow.

There is a world beyond shoes, sir.

I'll take your leave then.

Who knew that God had His grace on this one?

Now, he'll finally be of some use.

You must do everything to keep them happy.

Are you listening?

Don't do anything silly this time.

Begum can change your life if she wishes to.

With the soft threads of Pashmina.

Someone spins her dreams.

How so?

The abundant hills echo.

New songs, these instruments.

How so?

With the soft threads of Pashmina.

The blossoms have just altered.

Their moods, feelings.

How so?

The eyes have revealed.

New secrets, emotions.

How so?

With the soft threads of Pashmina.

Someone spins her dreams.

How so?

It was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness.

It was the season of light, it was the season of darkness.

It was the...

Delicate breeze blends with the young smoke.

The youthful heart seeks new moments.

Tepid sunshine slips on the untrodden paths.

Somebody surreptitiously whispers

I will be your shadow.

Walk behind you.

Walk on with you.

With the soft threads of Pashmina.

Someone spins her dreams.

How so?

The abundant hills echo.

New songs, these instruments.

The Narangs are offering a cut above the market price.

They want to turn this mansion into a heritage hotel.

Tell me one thing, Zafar.

Has your father not left you with anything?

You come here salivating every year.

Now please do me a favour and get your sorry face out of here.

Sell it, sister.

The market situation is bleak.

Jagirdar, show them out.

The old woman has lost her head.

She has wasted more than half her fortune on jewelry.

She should be sent to Tussauds.

They will take her as is.

Calm down, Sameera.

There is jack shit we can do.

14th October. 3:10 pm.

Remember the day and time.

I made you my friend today.

It's my birthday next week.

You have to come.

Don't forget.

Stop staring, Noor. It's bad manners.

Did he like it?

Yes, mother.

I saw him.