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National Film Development Corporation Presents.
O Earth, man became your heart.
Thus everything brightened up.
He added bite of spicy flavour...
A touch of Spice.
...which brought colour to the dark.
Story: Chunnilal Madiya
Screenplay: Ketan Mehta & Shafi Hakim
All around it's red my friend.
Cast: Naseeruddin Shah, Smita Patil, Om Puri.
Suresh Oberoi, Dipti Naval, Benjamin Gilani
Deena Pathak, Ratan Pathak Shah, Supriya Pathak, Mohan Gokhale
Guest Appearance: Raj Babbar
Music: Rajat Dholakia.
See my shawl fluttering in the breeze.
Editing: Sanjeev Shaha.
Camera: Jehangir Choudhari
Executive Producer: Ravi Malik.
Producer: National Film Development Corporation.
Director: Ketan Mehta.
Village people drink water here.
The animals... - Shut up woman!
How dare you!
Take the horses!
And this animal?
As all men you shall bend and cup your hands.
Like this?
Enough?
Yes.
Will you dine here tonight?
Not even today?
You nag me each time I leave the house.
I wish to speak to you brother.
Later on. I must reach the camp.
How are you?
Fine. She's sweet.
Doesn't she go to school?
It's not customary for girls.
Along with the passage of time, lower case customs change.
First people should change.
To start with, one person is enough.
Good-day. Here's your newspaper.
So when will you be free sir?
Let's see what's written here.
How's the news?
Let me read too.
What are you doing? My newspaper will tear.
The Army has arrived!
What!
Why are you shouting? - The subedar has come.
That's no reason for this confusion.
Inform the Chief of their arrival. He'll do the needful.
And send the barber to the camp.
The Subedar's creating havoc here...
...looting everyday...
...seizing every opportunity.
He will not eat us. He's only a man, not a demon.
Here comes a rare jewel devoid of any adulteration.
Jewels cannot be made without adulteration.
This is the limit. Just sitting and talking.
One should have at least one child.
If you agree, I will use magical powers.
I have no regrets.
Good day.
Your greetings are always carefully chosen.
Some oil please. - Money first.
You can have it later. - Money doesn't grow on trees.
Don't worry, I'll pay.
I have only you to help me.
Here, take this and put some in your husband's head too.
He didn't come to work today.
She must have kept him awake last night...
...so how can he wake up today?
Why didn't you go to work today?
To hell with it!
I break my back working and he hardly pays.
He cursed me when I asked for a beedi.
Tomorrow you quit his work too. - And then what shall we eat?
Shankar! A letter for you.
Letter!
Masterji, please read out my letter.
...and you tell me to come later.
It says that you've got a job in the railways.
I've got a job.
I've got a job!
Masterji, what's independence? How do we recognise it?
It is not a tangible object found on the streets.
Then it's useless. - That's not the point.
Why do we need it?
To understand, you must study.
Let us enjoy the perfume too.
You're a man of pleasure.
Humble greetings sir.
The Mukhi has arrived.
I've come as soon as possible.
What news Mukhi?
The news can wait Suberdarji.
You must be tired after your journey rest, we'll talk later.
No, sit down.
Now the fun begins.
Bring out the phonogram.
What's this? - It looks quite frightful.
No danger I hope?
Is it a new kind of magic?
He will turn the key and heavens will descend.
A whole row of damsels.
A ghost will emerge from it and...
...draw in fools like you and...
...out shall come. - What?
Fodder.
Silly ass, this is a new type of cannon.
A single shot fired from it can demolish our entire village.
What happened?
You, bloody bastard...
Swine, what have you done?
Damn fool. Bloody nonsense...
You've broken my record.
You devil!
Miserable wretch!
Do you know what this is?
Fix it or I'll break your bones...
...I'll skin you alive...
...I'll murder you.
He has broken my record.
Out of my sight! If I ever see you again,
I'll hang you.
A magic wand!
Look! It's turning.
It will fly any moment.
A flying saucer!
Sweetly sings the cuckoo.
Along every path.
Must you sing all the time?
Said the woman. With sadness in her heart.
He has brought a spirit in the trunk.
He has imprisoned its voice.
For in my house, I find my joy and spring.
I cannot bear to hear your voice ring.
A wanderer he is my lover.
Go away you rival.
It's a magic bow that both sings and plays music.
The Subedar likes to enjoy life.
From dawn to dusk you keep on cooling.
At least at night stop your singing.
For half the night I lie awake.
Cuckoo please stop for my sake.
We've seen magic...
...but have never before heard its voice.
Subedarji!
Who is he?
He's a teacher.
A Gandhian.
Your horses have trampled on the decorations and him.
The fool's come to complain about my horses
The horses have trampled!
Can one expect any sense in animals?
The horses have trampled!
Please don't go.
I'm bored in this village.
What are you going to accomplish there?
Where ever you go, you'll have to work.
Like I said my dear, it's a job in the railways.
A good job... that too in the city.
In a short while I'll find a house for us too.
We already have one here.
But not of cement.
Look, we'll have children, go for joy rides in the trains.
If dreams were to come true what would happen to reality?
Listen to me, the city destroys a man.
You're simply afraid. Tell me, what life do we lead here.
Life's passing and we're trapped like frogs in a tank.
If we had a small piece of land it would be of some consolation.
That Mukhi snatched it.
If the Treasurers too robs us to whom shall we complain?
At least we aren't dying of hunger.
Listen, I won't have any peace.
Radha!
What happened?
You're afraid. - No I'm not.
I'm going.
Play your drums, O drummer For my beloved shall you play.
Play for my beloved.
Play for my love.
In ecstacy I shall dance If your drums beat.
They shall play To my dancing feet.
Who plays the flute with romantic eyes?
Who rocks you, O poor little thing?
With you shall dance the moon and stars.
Like sweet flowers my heart-felt shower.
And my youth blossoms.
Hear the drums speaking All are together singing.
O beloved say something Peacocks are dancing.
Let's run away.
Where shall we go?
Anywhere.
What shall we do? - Anything.
If we are caught? - We'll think later.
Father will kill me.
I cannot endure this any longer.
Swine!
I'll kill you!
My daughter!
Today I won't let you live.
No... No...
You have destroyed my self respect.
Leave her... don't beat her.
You have shamed me.
That's enough, let her go.
She has let me down today.
Who have you brought? Where's she?
Who do you mean, Sir? - The one in black.
Oh! You mean Sonabi. She's at home with her husband, Sir.
One moment.
Why is she so special?
For now you'll do.
If not today later on.
What's your name? - Lakhmi.
Where is it hidden?
O beloved, why these romantic glances my way?
On the side flows the Ganga, On the other the Jamuna.
Then? - Rabbit gave a mirror to Lion.
And then?
Go on, Mummy! What happened?
I don't know. Go to bed.
Why doesn't daddy sleep here?
I don't know.
In the groves of the Brindavan gardens...
...I come as a milkmaid from Mathura.
You'll come back?
Will you take me along?
Good-day, Abbu Miya.
You're early. - My salary is cut when I'm late.
You've come? Is the baby kicking?
What's this? Give it to me, I'll do it.
Oh, I'll manage.
Can't you ever rest?
Good-day Subedarji.
Are you feeding the birds?
And they're quiet.
Naturally. You feed them golden grain.
Heard you've tamed some too. Invite me along too.
I don't have that much wealth.
I'm a petty Chief of a poor village.
Yes, that's true.
The villagers request you to reduce the taxes this year.
Can horses stop eating grass out of pity?
Man lives only on grass, sir.
The people are already worried because of the draught.
If they are taxed they'll starve to death.
Taxes are a must.
Mummy, daddy's returned.
I'd like to speak to you. - Later on.
Open the door!
Stop banging.
My home...
...is not a guest house to be used only when you want.
Aunty, please tell him...
...not to come here merely to bathe.
He can bathe where he spends his nights.
That's what I'll do.
Shut up!
Have pitty on us please, have pity!
Is this your thumb impression?
Yes.
What's in an impression? I'll put it anywhere I'm asked to.
If you say so I shall put one on you too. Just say so.
You took money?
Yes.
And signed?
Yes.
You've sold your land?
No! I haven't sold him my land.
He's lying... tricking me.
Take him away, he talks too much.
He's lying! I swear I'm telling the truth.
For ten years I've been slaving for him.
Bring the horses.
Take away the land of those who have defaulted.
Wait in the stables.
Why is Munni all dressed up?
Are you getting her married?
No. I'm going to enroll her in school.
What Enroll Munni in school? - Yes...
She's out of her mind. A girl studying?
Have you ever seen a girl in school?
Education won't make a lady out of her!
Who'll marry her then?
What's this?
Is it blood or urine? - Sir, it's...
Anyway it's as black as your deeds
What ever you say
It's always the same with her. - One after another
I'll do it only with my husband
Did he beat you?
What's this, Uncle?
What else can a girl's father do?
I can only beg
I'm not against Radha
She's sweet. Find her a good home and marry her off.
Your brother has promised to marry her
Try to understand. Mohan's still a child
She'll kill herself
He's the Mukhi's brother. He'll be wedded in grandeur
You cannot reach our status even after a lifetime's labour
You have seen the world
A marriage cannot be based merely on emotions...
...marry her off
The Mukhi only...
Enough! There's no sense in arguing
He's a silent now
What's this? - A musical instrument
Do you like it?
It plays automatically
Even voices have becomes his slaves, Barot
He left me without saying good-bye
My heart is broken and I cry
What happens to the singer's voice once the song is trapped?
I now understand what lonliness is
I search for peace and never find it
O my love What life is this
listen to this
Let me go
You won't listen?
We'll have music. Specially for you
My magic will leave you spell-bound
Stop gaping and go after her
Bloody bitch!
I'm an experienced player too
Your move does not really disturb me
Here I go
They are very pungent
It will make a strong Masala
All around it's red my friend
See my shawl fluttering in the breeze
The colour red surrounds me
What have you done?
Have you gone crazy? What behaviour
That's enough now
Open the door!
What's up?
Come on tell us
Look here, what happened?
I've escaped
Open the door!
Will you open it?
What do you want?
Send out the woman who has just entered
Why?
The Subedar wants her
He is like a father to us all
He has respect for our woman
Open the door, or else...
We'll see about that
You'll pay for your stubborness
We don't trade our self respect
I have seen this woman grow up
No one can harm her as long as I'm alive
If you dare force your way in...
...there'll be bloodshed
Old fool, your days are now numbered
That's God's will
Guard this gate. See that nobody escapes
Have they gone? - Not yet, but they will
Damn those swines!
The Subedar's making life hell for us
He'd destroys us all, if he could
God help those who cross his path
What a narrow escape
God helped her
How she made him run
Let no evil eye be cast. Go fill Abbu's pipe
What now? - Don't worry
Are you telling us the truth? Did you really escape?
You laugh while those swines outside...
Your laughter does'nt solve any problems
Why should laughter be checked?
One should be careful...
...hide even the little finger
Hide at home and die of hunger in style
Allright. Start work!
All that matters is that you are safe. Go have a wash
He'll die a dog's death, the fool
I told him so - But he didn't open it
Should I break open the door and get her?
No. Not that way
It's more fun to abstain from violence...
...and to achieve our goal all the same
Who owns this factory? - Jeevan Thakkar
Bring him to me
Then?
Sonbai slapped the Subedar so hard that he began to bleed
And then?
Sonbai fled
The soldiers chased her
They caught up with her. - No!
She sprouted wings...
...and it was impossible to catch her
Then she entered Jeevan Seth's factory
Then?
The fun began
And then?
A group of people have come to see you, sir
Mercy Sir! Mercy
Rise Seth
Why have I been brought here? - They were my orders
Rise Seth and answer my questions
Do you own the spice factory?
It's not really a factory. They call it that jokingly
Ten to fifteen village woman work there. That's all
I've called you here because in your factory...
...there is a certain spice which I am very fond of?
I sent my men to fetch it but your watchman closed the gate
He closed the gate, sir?
Give me your order, sir?
I'll have whatever you want made freshly for you
You haven't understood
There is a certain woman working in your factory
...very hot stuff...
...I want her
Who do you mean? - Are you blind?
She's one of a kind. Her husband has gone out of town
Her name's? - Sonbai
She encouraged me at first but now she's backing out
I'll be ruined. My business will have to close down
The women work in my factory because they trust me
People will talk - What can they say?
Tell them that you merely obeyed my orders
My men will handle the rest - I'll die. I'll be ruined
Not unless I'm obliged to force the gate open
If the gate is broken, so will your godown locks
And when they are... - I'll try my best, sir
Has he come? - What is it?
Go carefully
The news will spread soon.
...and her reputation will be marred
The soldiers came for Sonbai. Abbu closed the gate
We're all imprisoned. I'm scared
So soon?
Look how brave Sonbai is
How she hit back at him
She didn't! - It's the talk of the town
Hurry up!
Wait!
Listen!
Ask the village people for help. I'm very scared.
I will see what I can do
And don't cry
Why is the gate closed?
Thank God you've arrived. We have a problem on our hands
But why is the gate closed?
The Subedar's men were here
The Subedar has ordered them to abduct a certain woman here
I'll deal with the Subedar. Open the gate
I need some goods
Are you alone?
Yes. Hurry. I've left my shop unguarded
Alright. I'm opening it now
Why did you have to lie, Seth?
Stop preaching and open the gate
What do you mean? You know how badly they've treated Sonbai?
Do as I say
I cannot do that
I'm the owner
And I'm the guard
But it's your duty
My duty is to guard the factory...
...which includes not only the building and goods...
...the women too
You ungrateful wretch!
So this is my reward after 40 years of faithful service
It is better to be ungrateful than to be dishonest
I'll teach you what honesty is
You are fired
No more provisions for you
From today it's poison for me anyway
I order you to open up!
I will not. Sonbai's well-being is at stake
Things have become serious
You should have let him in
He wanted to let the wolves in
You're the wolf. You refused to let him in
It's my responsibility - What if he sacks us?
Will you pay us?
We must do our best for Sonbai - You mean endanger our lives?
Everyone is not evil
Everyone interested in his well-being will obey Subedarji
They won't do a thing - I'm still there
When have you even achieved anything?
What do you want? That I should throw her out...
...or tell the lion to devour us all?
You'll be safe as long as I live
He boasts even with one leg in the grave
If I were to die wouldn't I have your blessings?
It's useless even talking to him
As it is my husband is jobless.
Won't the gate be opened? - No.
We'll have to suffer for this - Can't the gate break?
No, it's bad news.
He'll see that we are not let off that easily.
Do you mean to say that the soldiers will enter in here?
Not now.
In the night... - No... No...
Our own people will help. - No, they'll be asleep.
When everything catches fire, scream and shout a lot.
It will fall on deaf ears.
The whole village had crumbled to ashes.
Nobody came. - Don't talk about the past.
It's troubling me.
Little children like her were watching...
...and so were many others.
That swine!
How he dragged away mothers. - Keep quiet.
Rock your child to sleep, Kamli...
...and do not be embarrassed.
He may seize you in front of everyone.
If anyone tried to escape another would be caught...
...someone as old as my mother...
...or my sister, she was married for only three months.
She hides it.
Keep quiet! - Why should you hide it?
What has happened to her?
Some water!
Some wood, quickly!
What happened?
Hold her hands.
Then he held her hands.
Said that she would enjoy music.
She freed herself and slapped him so hard...
...that he turned speechless.
What are you doing?
Oh you wretched Master.
Speak to your wife first.
Shut up!
How dare you send her to school!
I've become the laughter stock of the village.
Ever heard of girls studying?
I want to educate Munni. - Who are you to decide?
That Master is responsible. - You needn't involve him.
Shut up! I know everything.
What troubles do you have here anyway?
You have everything.
A daughter was born, no one said a word.
If a man doesn't spend nights away what will people say?
He can't keep even one woman?
Am I no woman?
You are my wife.
I'm coming.
What is it? - The Subedar has called you.
OK, I'm coming.
Immediately!
I said I'm coming.
You may go.
The next time I'll break your bones.
If this goes on any further...
...it will become a scandal.
Why Seth...
...the sustains of your deeds cannot be wiped away.
You need fire to erase them.
Fire... Fire... It has burnt, Sir.
You called me?
The news must have reached you.
About your mounting bravery?
Do not joke Mukhi. - How can I Sir?
That old guard has become senile.
Threaten him if he refuses to oblige.
Let him go sir. - Then explain to that woman...
...to give herself up or I'll take her away by force.
Be reasonable Subedarji, I could send another one to you.
Would yesterday's woman do?
Don't you see?
I'll have to teach her a lesson. That bitch! How dare she!
Please forget it Sir. - I want no one but her.
If you cannot help, my soldier will have to step in.
Sir, this news is spreading like wild fire here.
Exactly.
What is the use of bloodshed?
Her husband isn't even here.
Send her to me. That's all.
How will you answer her husband?
He'll never leave the city.
Even if her returns...
...he can keep her if he wishes...
...if not, she's yours.
You have mistresses too don't you?
All the same she is a beautiful woman.
Didn't you ever want her?
Sometimes one has to keep a check on one's wants.
Look here Mukhi, if I wish to I can break open the gate...
...but I hate bloodshed.
It would be better if she came here of her own will.
It is best for her.
She is very stubborn and the old guard sticks to his morals.
My self-respect is at stake.
Sir, the matter has become very grave.
It concerns the entire village.
Mukhi, you've seen my troops.
If I let them loose, what would become of the village?
An intelligent man understands.
Go, send that woman to me.
I'll speak to the villagers - Convince them.
Take this to the another kind of tax.
Won't you go home this afternoon?
Rest here today.
A lady is entering.
The orders are to stop anyone from going out and not in.
Who is it?
It's me, Saraswati.
The Mukhi's wife!
My child, difficulties have befallen us.
Only you can get help.
The Mukhi is trying to settle matters.
What's happening? - Save us.
Sita is very ill. - All will be well.
I've brought some 'rotis'. You must be starved.
Get aside, all of you move aside.
Are the soldiers there?
Yes...
...under the trees.
Here, distribute these rotis.
At least we are not fated to starve.
Nor to die, I hope.
Help will reach us before that - Let's see.
That're well cooked. Only a lady would think of such things.
Have the children eaten? - They'll be taken care of.
A relief from usual chores.
Will you eat one? - No.
There's still time. Go. He'll calm down.
Weren't you with him last night?
See what he gave me.
You have no self-respect - Be reasonable.
Nobody will forgive you.
We'll see.
He'll ruin these girls lives.
It's Sonbai's responsibility.
The Mukhi has called for a village meeting.
Why? - To discuss Sonbai's case.
Let's go and watch the fun.
What does he want now?
The whole matter has become very serious.
Good-day Mukhi. - Good-day.
Why have you come here?
You weren't called.
It concerns the whole village...
...and as I stay here, my presence is a must.
Why?
I have the right to be here.
Teaching me...
Peace be with you.
Good-day Panditji. - Good-day.
The Subedar says that Sonbai has wronged him...
...that we should hand her over to him.
I tried to explain but he didn't agree...
...and the fact is that she has hidden herself in the factory.
Now that guard, his name's... - Abbu Miya.
Yes, he shut the factory door.
The Subedar is acting stubborn.
We have only one hour and...
...if we don't hand her over, he has threatened...
...to command his soldiers...
...to destroy the village.
You all know that Shankar and I had quarelled last year...
...so I leave you to make a decision.
If everyone goes on like this, the hour will slip by and...
...the rampaging will begin.
What can we do?
If the village has to suffer for the sake of one...
...then give the lion his meat.
Be careful in times of danger.
That Sonbai, she's a bitch.
Her behaviour is such that any man would desire her.
One can have a good bangle business here.
You are not men but women.
Traitor! You live here too.
Get out of the village!
Never step foot into it again.
Can anyone win against him? - It's madness to even try.
I wish to say only one thing...
...if you wish to listen.
You think of your own problems and ignore Sonbai's plight.
How easily you have agreed to hand her over to the Subedar.
Has anyone thought of the other women trapped in there?
My daughter is shut in.
And what about the self-respect of our women?
How much do you care?
Don't rub in personal matters.
A tiger once having tasted blood, thirst for more.
What?
How could you conclude that one Sonbai will quench his thirst?
On realising...
...that his one gesture...
...his one threat...
...can control all...
...a handful of soldiers can fulfil all...
...demands will grow.
Today he asks for Sonbai, tomorrow maybe your wife...
...or a sister.
My wife!
I'll kill him. I won't let him go free.
Get down!
Do not beat me...
...I'm the Mukhi's brother.
If you are, then what are you doing here?
Janki, Lata...
...Sonabai is in trouble.
We must do something. - It's a man's job.
Yes, but the menfolk have given up. We must take action.
No, my husband will beat me - Not if we are together.
Devki, come with us...
...Sonabi's in deep trouble. We are all going to her aid.
No. I'm afraid.
Where are you off to with your things?
Sir, we are happy-go-lucky people...
...who wander where we wish to.
Yet there may be a reason.
It's better not to ask.
But you'll have to tell me.
Very well. I feel that the water here is not very pure.
Have you convinced them?
Think again Subedarji, you might be let down.
You speak as if I ask for your wife.
Sir...
...the villagers have decided...
...to hand her to you.
What are you saying?
What lies! That's not our decision.
He's innocent Sir. - Mukhi is right.
Continue Mukhi
The people will oblige you provided you promise...
...to leave other women alone.
Who demands it?
Go and fulfil your duty Mukhi.
The wretch!
Behaving so insolently!
The Mukhi and the others are here?
What?
They've come?
At least we'll be freed.
Abbu Miya? - What is it Mukhi?
I'm afraid that...
...things have worsened.
The Subedar is threatening...
...to set fire...
Stop mumbling and speak up.
Let everyone hear you.
We feel that the village will suffer only because of you.
Stop being stubborn and open the gate.
It's strange that not one of you is man enough...
...to help a woman.
Be resonable Miya, it's best that...
...you give in.
Never, I'd rather die...
...than be party to this act.
Go! Tell the Subedar...
...that there is at least one man in this village.
No matter how old I am...
...as long as I am alive, he will never succeed.
Stop acting stupid.
He'll kill you when he breaks the door and takes her.
I too know what honesty means but this is absolutely crazy.
If you are behaving like sensible men...
...I'd rather be crazy.
Move aside, Abbu Miya. I want to have a word with Sonabai.
The Mukhi wants to speak to you, Sonabai.
I don't want to.
She refuses to see you.
Listen to me Sonabai.
We all feel that you are being stubborn.
I won't go!
This is more kindness.
When you are the cause of all this tension, it's your duty...
...to sacrifice yourself to save the village.
There's no cause for worry.
If your husband rejects you...
...the village will pay for your upkeep.
I won't go!
Stop being childish and accept your fate.
It's wiser...
...to give in.
I will not go.
We'd have convinced Shankar too.
I wouldn't go even if he asked me to.
Come on.
I'd rather kill myself than go to him.
That's enough, Mukhi.
You should be ashamed of yourself, you devil.
I've done my best. You will be the cause of all that follows.
God understand best.
I'm sure only of my duty.
No respect for the Mukhi? - What next?
Sonabi, all of us will be killed.
You'll be responsible.
Only the rich can afford to have self-respect.
She must have goaded him. - There's no smoke without fire.
Look how silent she is.
Do you really believe...
...that you'll be set free if I open the gate?
For the moment let's be free of you.
Whatever happens will happen to us all.
I've heard that you slapped him.
Have you gone crazy?
Ask her. - You didn't tell us.
She hit him on purpose. - That angered him.
We were all at work.
What's my fault?
That I'm barren? That my husband is away?
That I won't bed with a stranger?
Your beauty is your fault - Not he?
One rarely finds such a lover.
She'll go after closing the coffin on us.
She'll kill us all.
Should I call for a palanquin?
Go, you selfish creature.
What is it? - Open the door. I'm going.
Where to? - I must go.
Don't be silly. You're alright where you are.
Let me go.
Just bear the taunts for a little longer.
They are from your own people.
Make her lie down.
Bring some water.
It will all be over in no time.
Sonabai will be only too happy if anything goes wrong.
Push harder!
That's it. Enough.
Get me a knife!
A boy or a girl?
It's a girl, Abbu.
All is well? - It's a girl, a girl.
She's a darling and how little she is.
Is someone with her?
I shall count up to ten...
...if the gate isn't opened by then...
...it will be broken.
One!
Two!
Three!
Four!
Five!
Six!
Seven!
Eight!
Nine!
Ten!
Pull it down!
Abbu Miya!
Wait!