Shehzada

Welcome

Welcome, Madam

Are you all right? - By your grace, Madam

I've been away for over two weeks. The roses should've flowered by now

Perhaps the blossoms have been awaiting your arrival

Now that you are here, the roses will blossom

From your years of serving the British comes this habit. Apple polishing

You may go

Nekiram -Yes...?

Was Ratan not informed of my arrival? - After you left, Mr. Ratan fell ill

He keeps lying down

The luggage... hurry

That must be Mother

Ratan! My child, how are you?

I'm fine, Mother. Tell me, how was Bombay?

Forget it. Tell me about yourself. Don't you feel any improvement?

Improvement...? Yes Mother, I'm improving.

The nurse gives me injections thrice a day. The doctor sees me twice a day

Ratan, | told you to take a walk every morning and evening

| go for my walks. With the dog. But the dog runs faster than me

When one is a child, he lies to his mother. But not once he has grown up

| hear that you are always in bed

Of birds, there are those who are free to fly; and some have to live in cages

Son, must you torment me so?

| don't want to let you out of my sight lest one of our enemies harm you

Ever since your father was killed I've always been so apprehensive

I've brought a new tonic from Bombay. Give Ratan a dose after breakfast

| have to leave for the office now. The files must've piled up by now

Why are you standing? Sit down. Get back to work

Send the lawyer in

The teacher's file.

What about the documents? - Ready. All | need is your signature

Mr Kapoor, did you study for the law degree or did you buy it out?

Ramnath's deposition is crucial for this case

Is the affidavit not there?

Your assistants seem to have drafted these papers. Not you

| was a bit busy. - Your assistant deserves your fees

I regret your performance is not up to the mark. I must find another lawyer

You may leave

You see Madam... - What | see is gross negligence

Nekiram, Mr Kapoor's cheque is to be sent to his office

Unscrupulous. How is it spelt?

How many years has it been since you left college?

Five, maybe six years. - Nekiram, send him back to college

Don't make that mistake again

Hello, Mr Ratan

Hello Mr Ganesh. When did you return? - Just arrived. I've a message for you

Who'd send me a message? - | met your wife at the bus stop

You met Janki? How is she?

She's in bad shape. She wept every time | mentioned your name

Were it not for your son Rajesh, she might've swooned

Rajesh! You met my son too? How does he look?

Handsome. And in the pink of health. - Did you ask him what he does?

1 did. -You did?

He drives a truck. - And he's a millionaire's son

He's very headstrong. He berated me for reminding his mother of you

Is it my fault that | was born rich? What life is, | have never known

I've always done what Mother told me to do

Had | only rebelled against my mother about deserting my wife and my son...

had | stayed with them... no matter the trials, | would've lived with my family

| could've supported them! All | can do is wait for death now

What ails you isn't sickness of the body... it's cowardice

Injections and medicines can't cure cowardice. Aren't you man enough?

Why hide like a woman? Go and take care of your wife

Mr Ganesh, the Queen wants to see you. -Who...?

Please proceed. I'll be coming. - She told me to bring you along. Come

Welcome, Mr Ganesh

So is your holiday over? -Yes

Why are you standing? Sit down

Is everything all right back home in the village?

Yes, by your grace.

And a plentiful harvest too? - By the grace of God

Mr Ganesh, you are the oldest of our servants. How many years has it been?

25 years? - And more! And that's no joke

In 25 years, he has neither been promoted nor demoted

Neither have you thrown him out, nor has he left of his own accord

Not that I'm about to leave. - Ideal employer-employee relationship

The lady has never let me feel that I'm a servant

You are the only wise man | have in the household

What religious scriptures do you read? - | prefer the Ramayan

Only in India would you find a text like the Ramayan

It's like reading a new novel every time | read it

Ram abdicates on his father's command and goes to live in a forest

En route, he stops at Mathura to kill Kans

And his lectures to Arjun. That's the Gita

Then he enters Lanka without a visa and he attacks them

Keep your Ramayan to yourself

You will get a hundred rupee raise. - Is that necessary?

I've had a dignified career with you. - Mr Ganesh, you used to serve only me

Surely, you have more work to do now? - Not at all

But you have the added responsibility of making a man out of my son

What ails him is cowardice. Injections and medicines aren't the cure

Nekiram, Mr Ganesh is to be retired and put on pension

You may leave

Mr Ganesh, congratulations! At least you're rid of this torture

| wish God would give me a pension as easily

The truth is a bitter pill

What's up? Why aren't you eating? - Nothing, Mother. | am eating

I've told you so many times not to discuss family affairs with servants

When did | say anything, Mother? - You were discussing with Mr Ganesh

Mother, he was talking about Janki

Why is someone whom | am not prepared to hear about...

mentioned in this house? - | was just asking him...

what Rajesh is doing nowadays. - You should've asked me

He's driving a truck, what else? - Your grandson driving a truck...?

Does it befit your status? - My status isn't the question

It pains me when | hear about Rajesh. My doors are always open for Rajesh

| sent him to the best of schools. But he ran away from school

It's been twelve years since | saw him last

| want to see my grandson. But he hates me

Had he been here, | would've given him all the luxuries of life

He doesn't have to live off the road

Hey lass!

Hi Rajesh! What, a flat? - My truck must've fallen for you

Every time it comes to your shop, it's floored

Talk about yourself

No one floors me.

What do you mean? - Tell her, my boy.

No girl can floor my prince - Shut up, moron

Airs! You better stop it now.

Why?

The smartest always land up with the worst

Like I've landed you

Are you telling me I'm the worst? -Yes

You get off that truck first! - Why?

Get off it, and I'll show you!

I'll rip you up! - What...?

Have a soda

Have it. - I'm not thirsty

Drink it, man. - | told you, I'm not thirsty

You must be dry. Drink it. - I'm not thirsty

Drink it up! - Well, if you insist...

What a girl... more like my radiator

Thanks Chanda. I'm sated to the soul. May God give you a big handsome man

To sit in your shop and sell soda. - So concerned about my marriage?

Go on, take my hand

You don't know me, Chanda. Once taken, | shall never leave

You push a truck and you talk like a prince. I've seen your type

Repair the truck. You're blocking the way

| haven't blocked your heart, have I? - What did you say?

Nothing... nothing at all. - | know what you said

You know...? - Get lost, moron

Made my day!

Hey Nandoo! She looks so pretty when she's hurling abuses

Just get in the truck. You could waste a whole day flirting

Back? What do you want? - How about jasmine hair oil?

First, grow some hair on your head. Or do you want it for your whiskers?

| want to massage my bull with the oil. What's your problem?

It's a young world, you know. - I'm young, and the world is mine

And | haven't borrowed it. Now what do you want?

| just want to slake my thirst. - How about kerosene?

How about an aphrodisiac sherbet? - Here's the sherbet

As for the aphrodisiac, ask your mother

What do you want, boy? - Grams

Wait

Here. Grams and jaggery. Eat it

Your money. - Keep it. Buy a kite

Rajesh, have you gone to sleep under the truck?

No Chanda, my fan belt is torn

Serves you right

Here's a fan belt

Will that drive a truck, you moron?

In an emergency, anything does

I'm going to buy a fan belt. Keep an eye on the truck

What is it? - Make it fast

Why? Would you feel lonely without me? - No. | have to close my shop

Where the hell have you been?

What if someone stole something from the truck?

No way. Chanda is on guard. - Make sure you get back soon

Come on Chanda. Out with the money. - Uncle, you're drunk again

Why not? | have an earning niece. Out with the money

I'm not giving you. - Oh yes, you will

Aren't you ashamed? | work all day for a living and you squander it on girls

No, not today. - Won't you...?

Take that... and that

Go, burn it up!

That's enough for the day

Aren't you ashamed to live off your niece?

You son of a trucker! - You called me what...? You scoundrel

Leave me! I'm going to kill that bastard!

Let him be. - Don't you give him a cent!

You talk about money? If he could, he'd rip me to pieces! The devil!

Why even talk to this eunuch? - You called me an eunuch?

You can't even take a good kick in the but from me

All right, this is your area. Come and see me in my locality someday

I'll break your bones. - You watch out for a speeding truck

Get lost

Why bear such a burden? - | toil all day

And this uncle blows it up on drink. - Come on Chanda, stop crying

| can't bear to see you cry. And you must reconcile with circumstances

Day in and day out... what a life! - There are those who are worse off

Come on, freshen up

Where are we going? - I'm taking you for a drive

Taking me for a what...? - Drive. You haven't gone for a drive?

A drive on my truck. You won't forget it

You being so good to me today. - Drop it now

Up

Come down

Wipe those tears. Stop being irritable.

Smile. I'd rather see your pretty-as-pearls teeth