1 00:01:15,250 --> 00:01:16,083 Who's there? 2 00:01:19,916 --> 00:01:22,458 -You? -Greetings! 3 00:01:24,166 --> 00:01:25,458 Hold on. I'm coming. 4 00:01:36,541 --> 00:01:39,333 You? Here? Everything all right? 5 00:01:39,416 --> 00:01:41,666 Yes, Fareedan aapa sent your letter. 6 00:01:47,875 --> 00:01:50,833 This is mine. But I did not write this letter. 7 00:01:50,916 --> 00:01:52,166 Don't joke. 8 00:01:52,250 --> 00:01:55,583 I left my ammi behind, my debut ceremony to come to you. 9 00:01:56,708 --> 00:01:59,916 Debut? You're a tawaif? 10 00:02:00,000 --> 00:02:02,208 No, I am not a tawaif. 11 00:02:02,291 --> 00:02:05,250 -I wrote it in my letter. -Which letter? 12 00:02:05,333 --> 00:02:07,416 That day at Anarkali's shrine… 13 00:02:08,458 --> 00:02:09,833 I did not come. 14 00:02:12,083 --> 00:02:15,583 It's my mistake. I did not even ask for a name, let alone profession. 15 00:02:15,666 --> 00:02:19,083 I will say it again, I am not a tawaif. 16 00:02:19,166 --> 00:02:21,458 My debut has not happened in Heeramandi. 17 00:02:22,166 --> 00:02:24,208 But you were born and raised there, right? 18 00:02:26,458 --> 00:02:29,708 -Go back where you came from. -But I cannot go back. 19 00:02:32,125 --> 00:02:33,625 And you cannot stay here. 20 00:02:39,000 --> 00:02:40,625 I've been tricked. 21 00:02:42,291 --> 00:02:43,916 And I was deceived. 22 00:02:45,333 --> 00:02:46,333 May God be with you. 23 00:03:00,333 --> 00:03:03,208 Bibi! Fareedan bibi. 24 00:03:03,291 --> 00:03:05,750 Do you know what happened in Shahi Mahal? 25 00:03:06,333 --> 00:03:08,958 All the candles were put out before the debut. 26 00:03:10,916 --> 00:03:12,208 It was terrible, I tell you! 27 00:03:12,291 --> 00:03:14,916 What's so terrible about it, Ustaadji? 28 00:03:15,000 --> 00:03:16,750 It was just a matter of time. 29 00:03:16,833 --> 00:03:19,333 Last time, my halls were in darkness. 30 00:03:20,166 --> 00:03:22,208 Tonight, it's khalajaan's. 31 00:03:23,458 --> 00:03:27,666 Be honest, was this your doing? 32 00:03:28,458 --> 00:03:29,791 Good Lord! 33 00:03:30,875 --> 00:03:33,083 I am not that cruel. 34 00:03:33,166 --> 00:03:36,041 Come on, let's celebrate Mallikajaan's defeat. 35 00:03:36,125 --> 00:03:38,750 You want to perform before such a large crowd? 36 00:03:38,833 --> 00:03:41,041 Wali sahab will be offended. 37 00:03:41,125 --> 00:03:42,958 Hey, hey, Bibi! Perfume. 38 00:03:43,958 --> 00:03:47,625 This is not a performance, Ustaadji. This is a feast. 39 00:03:47,708 --> 00:03:50,916 In English, it is called a party. Do you understand? 40 00:03:52,000 --> 00:03:55,458 From now on at Khwabgah, tawaifs won't be the only ones who dance 41 00:03:56,333 --> 00:03:59,916 nawabs and the British will dance as well. 42 00:04:00,000 --> 00:04:02,333 Bibi, don't let this happen. 43 00:04:03,166 --> 00:04:05,875 If they all dance, what happens to the tawaifs? 44 00:04:06,625 --> 00:04:08,000 All of this will disappear. 45 00:04:08,708 --> 00:04:12,458 If they don't keep up with the times, tawaifs will disappear anyway. 46 00:04:13,750 --> 00:04:15,541 Ammijaan, I think the police… 47 00:04:16,833 --> 00:04:18,083 What are you doing? 48 00:04:18,750 --> 00:04:19,583 Ammijaan! 49 00:04:20,958 --> 00:04:23,625 I had an uncle who was a goldsmith once. 50 00:04:24,291 --> 00:04:29,791 He used to say, "Only when gold is cast in fire does it become pure. " 51 00:04:29,875 --> 00:04:33,750 But not everybody can understand the value of pure gold. 52 00:04:36,708 --> 00:04:37,791 Ammi. 53 00:04:38,375 --> 00:04:39,291 Ammi. 54 00:04:39,375 --> 00:04:40,250 Ammi. 55 00:04:41,291 --> 00:04:44,083 How can someone be so beautiful? 56 00:04:44,166 --> 00:04:46,750 You're gonna charm everyone today, Bibi. 57 00:04:47,875 --> 00:04:50,916 -Fareedan! -Wali sahab! 58 00:04:52,458 --> 00:04:55,916 Where were you? I've been waiting so long for you. 59 00:04:56,000 --> 00:04:57,833 If it's me you were waiting for, 60 00:04:57,916 --> 00:04:59,791 then why are so many people here? 61 00:04:59,875 --> 00:05:03,500 Fareedan will only ever perform for you. 62 00:05:04,541 --> 00:05:06,541 I have only organized a party. 63 00:05:07,416 --> 00:05:10,750 The city's elite, the nawabs, the British have all come. 64 00:05:10,833 --> 00:05:12,333 Especially in your honor. 65 00:05:13,208 --> 00:05:17,458 -Fareedan, I don't like such extravagance. -Just come with me. Come on. 66 00:05:18,250 --> 00:05:20,458 Ladies and gentlemen. 67 00:05:20,541 --> 00:05:23,916 The person you've all been waiting for has arrived. 68 00:05:24,000 --> 00:05:27,833 Lahore's most charming, most handsome, 69 00:05:27,916 --> 00:05:29,916 most beloved, Wali sahab. 70 00:05:30,708 --> 00:05:32,000 Our Wali sahab. 71 00:05:34,250 --> 00:05:36,333 Should I inform the police? 72 00:05:36,416 --> 00:05:38,791 No. No. 73 00:05:38,875 --> 00:05:41,875 Cartwright would never help us. 74 00:05:43,208 --> 00:05:46,000 You inform Zulfikar sahab. 75 00:05:47,250 --> 00:05:52,750 Alam should not cross the borders of Lahore under any circumstances. 76 00:05:56,625 --> 00:05:58,500 Bibbojaan! 77 00:06:00,541 --> 00:06:02,083 Bibbojaan! 78 00:06:05,291 --> 00:06:08,541 I'm hosting a party for Wali sahab. Come on over. 79 00:06:10,083 --> 00:06:12,625 Hey, Khalajaan, you should come too. 80 00:06:12,708 --> 00:06:15,250 I will introduce you to my new friend, Cartwright. 81 00:06:16,625 --> 00:06:19,083 The lights seem to have gone out at your place. 82 00:06:19,166 --> 00:06:22,916 But my night has just lit up. 83 00:06:41,416 --> 00:06:43,333 -Get in. -Why? 84 00:06:44,791 --> 00:06:47,375 -It's late. -So? 85 00:06:47,458 --> 00:06:49,541 You can't sit here alone this late at night. 86 00:06:49,625 --> 00:06:53,166 You should have thought of this before closing the door on my face. 87 00:06:53,750 --> 00:06:56,250 Don't argue. Let's go. 88 00:06:56,333 --> 00:06:58,166 I'll drop you back to Heeramandi. 89 00:06:58,250 --> 00:07:00,500 So my ammi can turn me into a tawaif? 90 00:07:08,166 --> 00:07:10,250 I said I will not go to Heeramandi. 91 00:07:12,166 --> 00:07:14,333 Did I say that I'm taking you to Heeramandi? 92 00:07:32,583 --> 00:07:37,791 I want to spend my evenings Wrapped in your magical arms 93 00:07:40,291 --> 00:07:43,833 I want to spend my evenings Wrapped in your magical arms 94 00:07:43,916 --> 00:07:48,041 Shower me with the treasure of your love 95 00:07:48,125 --> 00:07:51,666 Let's promise to be together… 96 00:07:51,750 --> 00:07:55,375 Let's promise to be together… 97 00:07:55,458 --> 00:07:59,166 Let's promise to be together… 98 00:08:14,875 --> 00:08:18,958 Every inch of my velvety body Is drunk in your love 99 00:08:22,500 --> 00:08:26,791 Come and quench your thirst 100 00:08:30,166 --> 00:08:34,041 Every inch of my velvety body Is drunk in your love 101 00:08:34,125 --> 00:08:37,791 Come and quench your thirst 102 00:08:37,875 --> 00:08:41,583 I am uncontrollable 103 00:08:41,666 --> 00:08:45,208 I've taken the liberty To fall in love with you 104 00:08:45,291 --> 00:08:48,958 Let's promise to be together… 105 00:08:49,041 --> 00:08:52,958 Let's promise… 106 00:08:53,041 --> 00:08:55,708 Let's promise… 107 00:08:57,500 --> 00:09:01,666 Madam! Look at what Fareedan has brought upon us. 108 00:09:01,750 --> 00:09:05,333 Will the British dance instead of the tawaifs in Heeramandi now? 109 00:09:05,416 --> 00:09:09,416 Will our performances be replaced by such obscene parties? 110 00:09:10,875 --> 00:09:12,333 Madam! 111 00:09:13,291 --> 00:09:14,208 Madam! 112 00:09:17,083 --> 00:09:18,583 I am sleeping. 113 00:09:51,083 --> 00:09:52,708 You can stay here tonight. 114 00:09:55,500 --> 00:09:58,166 And lock the door from inside before sleeping. 115 00:09:59,583 --> 00:10:00,583 Good night. 116 00:10:15,666 --> 00:10:17,375 Would you like something to eat? 117 00:10:26,041 --> 00:10:27,375 What are you looking at? 118 00:10:28,291 --> 00:10:30,041 No… Nothing. 119 00:10:30,916 --> 00:10:32,916 Hurry up, I am feeling sleepy. 120 00:10:44,000 --> 00:10:45,000 Now what? 121 00:10:46,083 --> 00:10:49,458 Not that fast. It is not good for health. 122 00:10:55,875 --> 00:10:56,750 What? 123 00:10:57,916 --> 00:10:59,000 Well… 124 00:11:00,208 --> 00:11:02,916 If someone sees you before you leave in the morning, 125 00:11:03,958 --> 00:11:06,583 then tell them that you are my friend Sarfaraz's sister. 126 00:11:07,375 --> 00:11:09,750 And what is Sarfaraz's sister's name? 127 00:11:12,541 --> 00:11:13,791 Alamzeb. 128 00:11:16,541 --> 00:11:17,583 Would that work? 129 00:11:19,000 --> 00:11:20,125 Very well. 130 00:11:22,000 --> 00:11:26,125 Be ready to leave in the morning. Where should I take you? 131 00:11:29,083 --> 00:11:30,250 Anywhere. 132 00:11:45,666 --> 00:11:47,125 Ammijaan, is there any news? 133 00:11:48,000 --> 00:11:53,375 Zulfikar sahab, police, goons, everyone is searching for Alam. 134 00:11:54,875 --> 00:11:58,708 Lahore is a small city. Where will she go? 135 00:11:58,791 --> 00:12:01,666 I think this is Fareedan's doing, Aapa. 136 00:12:01,750 --> 00:12:03,375 Time has played it's part too. 137 00:12:04,041 --> 00:12:05,625 But you shouldn't worry. 138 00:12:06,750 --> 00:12:10,375 I will turn the whole of Lahore inside-out. 139 00:12:10,458 --> 00:12:12,750 When she was here, Alam was safe. 140 00:12:13,750 --> 00:12:16,791 The outside world will tear her apart. 141 00:12:17,500 --> 00:12:18,750 But what else could she do? 142 00:12:19,458 --> 00:12:22,833 -You've never given her peace-- -Please be quiet, Khalajaan! 143 00:12:24,416 --> 00:12:26,333 Ammijaan, I am going to the Dargah. 144 00:12:28,500 --> 00:12:30,250 You must know where Alam is. 145 00:12:31,791 --> 00:12:34,166 -If I did, I would've told-- -You are her confidant. 146 00:12:35,208 --> 00:12:39,708 She tells you everything. You must have also talked about love. 147 00:12:41,958 --> 00:12:44,458 One needs freedom to fall in love, Ammijaan. 148 00:12:44,541 --> 00:12:46,458 And to be free one must rebel. 149 00:12:47,875 --> 00:12:51,541 The one whom I considered a piece of my heart, 150 00:12:54,166 --> 00:12:56,041 rebelled against me. 151 00:12:57,500 --> 00:13:00,625 Go. Pray. 152 00:13:03,041 --> 00:13:06,333 Even Saima is missing, Madam. Please find her as well. 153 00:13:06,416 --> 00:13:07,375 Keep this carefully. 154 00:13:09,166 --> 00:13:10,625 This is my child's. 155 00:13:11,583 --> 00:13:15,791 Alamzeb will return. I will find her. 156 00:13:16,541 --> 00:13:19,791 Lahore is a small city. Where will she go? 157 00:13:19,875 --> 00:13:21,583 -Madam. -I will… 158 00:13:29,583 --> 00:13:32,250 Lahore is a small city. 159 00:13:32,333 --> 00:13:35,125 I will find her. Where will she go? 160 00:13:35,833 --> 00:13:39,333 Lahore is a small city. Where will she go? 161 00:13:42,541 --> 00:13:43,708 Come, let's go in now. 162 00:13:46,291 --> 00:13:49,416 Oh, God, I am getting so much exercise after a long time. 163 00:13:49,500 --> 00:13:52,125 My bones have aged before I could. 164 00:13:53,500 --> 00:13:55,375 Good morning, Qudsia. 165 00:13:55,458 --> 00:13:57,458 Not good morning, say thank you. 166 00:13:57,541 --> 00:14:00,708 Your guest was leaving unnoticed. I stopped her. 167 00:14:00,791 --> 00:14:06,166 Not just stopped. We laughed, talked a lot, took a walk in the garden. 168 00:14:06,250 --> 00:14:07,500 She is a gem. 169 00:14:07,583 --> 00:14:09,333 If she had gone without meeting us, 170 00:14:09,416 --> 00:14:11,291 what face would you have shown to Sarfaraz? 171 00:14:11,375 --> 00:14:12,250 Tell me! 172 00:14:14,958 --> 00:14:18,833 -Sarfaraz who? -My brother. Who else? 173 00:14:19,541 --> 00:14:20,791 Saz! 174 00:14:22,625 --> 00:14:26,625 We friends fondly call him Saz. 175 00:14:27,666 --> 00:14:32,250 He suddenly had to go to Rawalpindi on some government work last night. 176 00:14:34,458 --> 00:14:35,583 He's a government officer. 177 00:14:36,708 --> 00:14:39,416 And the situation in the city is rather bad, so-- 178 00:14:39,500 --> 00:14:42,000 Who'd know better about the situation than you? 179 00:14:42,791 --> 00:14:46,416 -These damn rioters have destroyed-- -He will return by this evening, 180 00:14:46,500 --> 00:14:49,125 and he will take her with him. 181 00:14:49,791 --> 00:14:53,416 Why? We don't even let our troubles go away in a day. 182 00:14:53,500 --> 00:14:55,250 How can I let such a sweet girl go? 183 00:14:55,333 --> 00:14:57,041 Please tell Sarfaraz, 184 00:14:57,125 --> 00:14:59,875 that he can take as long as he likes to complete his work. 185 00:15:00,625 --> 00:15:01,583 Sarfaraz! 186 00:15:02,750 --> 00:15:04,666 I haven't heard about him before. 187 00:15:05,916 --> 00:15:08,500 Yes, he was with me in… Oxford… Oxford. 188 00:15:08,583 --> 00:15:11,000 -He is a new friend. -So, then it is decided. 189 00:15:11,083 --> 00:15:13,166 This child will stay with us a few more days. 190 00:15:13,250 --> 00:15:16,500 You let him know. Go, call him. 191 00:15:17,666 --> 00:15:21,041 -Tajdar! Go. -Yes. Yes. 192 00:15:28,250 --> 00:15:30,250 Look, Balraj is here. 193 00:15:32,291 --> 00:15:33,916 Bibbojaan, you here? 194 00:15:34,000 --> 00:15:36,083 -Alam is with Tajdar, right? -Yes… 195 00:15:36,166 --> 00:15:38,916 I came from Baloch Haveli. Alam is very happy. 196 00:15:39,666 --> 00:15:42,500 She is getting along well with Tajdar's dadijaan. 197 00:15:42,583 --> 00:15:45,416 -You are worrying for nothing. -Of course, I'll worry. 198 00:15:45,500 --> 00:15:49,041 Alam's still a child, and she has never been outside Shahi Mahal alone, so… 199 00:15:49,125 --> 00:15:51,875 All right. Let's get you some great tea. 200 00:15:51,958 --> 00:15:53,125 -Shafeek miyan. -No, no. 201 00:15:53,208 --> 00:15:55,000 I'm going to the Dargah to pray. 202 00:15:55,083 --> 00:15:57,625 Alam got the mansion, hope she gets a home as well. 203 00:15:57,750 --> 00:16:00,375 -May God be with you. -Yes. May God be with you. 204 00:16:05,416 --> 00:16:07,250 Have you ever thought about this, Phatto? 205 00:16:09,208 --> 00:16:12,541 That when Iqbal returns from jail and asks for Saima, 206 00:16:14,375 --> 00:16:15,625 what will we tell him? 207 00:16:21,625 --> 00:16:27,833 Men may endure their lover's betrayal, 208 00:16:29,541 --> 00:16:32,208 but they can't bear their beloved's helplessness. 209 00:16:33,625 --> 00:16:36,208 So let Saima remain unfaithful 210 00:16:38,083 --> 00:16:39,333 in Iqbal's eyes. 211 00:16:42,125 --> 00:16:45,208 Oh, my! You'll be the death of me! 212 00:16:45,291 --> 00:16:48,125 All of this has led to a complaint being sent up. 213 00:16:50,208 --> 00:16:54,166 All the tawaifs have gone to Guild Hall to complain to Phuphi, 214 00:16:54,250 --> 00:16:58,375 saying, "If this mansion isn't shut down, then the rest will be. " 215 00:17:01,083 --> 00:17:03,416 What else do they do other than complain? 216 00:17:03,500 --> 00:17:04,666 REVOLUTION 217 00:17:04,750 --> 00:17:06,958 -Is this what you came to say? -No, Bibi. 218 00:17:07,041 --> 00:17:11,125 I came to tell you that Wali sahab is upset with you. 219 00:17:11,208 --> 00:17:14,625 You will not find such a virtuous nawab in all of Lahore, Bibi. 220 00:17:14,708 --> 00:17:17,083 I brought him here with great difficulty, 221 00:17:17,166 --> 00:17:20,625 and you said those foul things to his Bibbojaan right in front of him. 222 00:17:20,708 --> 00:17:22,416 So what? Should I've sung to her? 223 00:17:23,000 --> 00:17:26,708 Don't you worry. Wali sahab won't be upset for too long. 224 00:17:26,791 --> 00:17:30,166 -Bibi, if you convince him-- -He'll bring himself back here. 225 00:17:30,791 --> 00:17:33,250 Once a man has shared his bed with Fareedan, 226 00:17:33,333 --> 00:17:35,125 he can never sleep alone. 227 00:17:36,000 --> 00:17:37,833 No wonder, 228 00:17:37,916 --> 00:17:40,666 Wali sahab sends a tribute even if he's upset. 229 00:17:41,541 --> 00:17:43,333 Bibi, I have counted it, it's all there. 230 00:17:47,083 --> 00:17:50,791 By the way, I don't see anybody out front. Where have they disappeared? 231 00:17:51,458 --> 00:17:53,958 They're all mourning Alam's escape. 232 00:17:54,791 --> 00:17:55,958 Any news about the child? 233 00:17:58,916 --> 00:18:01,958 No idea. She just vanished into thin air. 234 00:18:07,791 --> 00:18:09,208 Oh, Bibi. 235 00:18:12,208 --> 00:18:15,666 -Tajdar sahab, may I come in? -Come in. 236 00:18:17,833 --> 00:18:20,541 -May I have a pen and paper? -Why? 237 00:18:21,291 --> 00:18:23,958 -You want to write home? -No. 238 00:18:24,041 --> 00:18:27,458 Sometimes I just write down whatever my heart fancies. 239 00:18:27,541 --> 00:18:29,666 -For example? -For example… 240 00:18:31,541 --> 00:18:32,416 Poems. 241 00:18:37,000 --> 00:18:38,458 You write poems? 242 00:18:40,541 --> 00:18:41,750 Read me a poem. 243 00:18:43,041 --> 00:18:44,250 Some other time. 244 00:18:46,458 --> 00:18:47,333 Okay. 245 00:18:50,375 --> 00:18:51,583 I request your attention… 246 00:18:54,875 --> 00:18:55,708 Go on. 247 00:18:57,583 --> 00:19:01,958 Look at me but once… And make me hopelessly yours 248 00:19:03,416 --> 00:19:07,375 I am ready to burn for you Make me a moth to your flame 249 00:19:09,833 --> 00:19:11,041 What do you think? 250 00:19:15,291 --> 00:19:16,208 Go away. 251 00:19:16,291 --> 00:19:20,208 Your dadijaan has more of an interest in my poems than you do. 252 00:19:20,291 --> 00:19:23,166 She says I will become a very big poet one day. 253 00:19:23,250 --> 00:19:25,791 -Can I make a request? -Yes? 254 00:19:26,750 --> 00:19:28,541 Do not get too close to Qudsia. 255 00:19:29,291 --> 00:19:31,208 When you leave, it will hurt her terribly. 256 00:19:31,291 --> 00:19:32,625 But I didn't talk to her much-- 257 00:19:32,708 --> 00:19:35,333 Look, even abbujaan was asking when Sarfaraz will come. 258 00:19:36,000 --> 00:19:38,500 I handled him this time, but I can't do that again. 259 00:19:39,125 --> 00:19:41,791 -But there is nobody named Sarfaraz. -Then we'll get one. 260 00:19:43,333 --> 00:19:47,041 Ever wondered where Alamzeb will go when Sarfaraz comes? 261 00:19:50,375 --> 00:19:53,500 No matter what happens, I won't go back to Heeramandi. 262 00:19:54,791 --> 00:19:55,666 Alam! 263 00:20:00,208 --> 00:20:01,916 Hold it up properly, Bibbojaan! 264 00:20:04,083 --> 00:20:05,833 Fix my crest for me. 265 00:20:08,000 --> 00:20:11,875 I am performing after a long time, and that too for an Englishman. 266 00:20:12,416 --> 00:20:15,500 I'll sing so well that General Henderson will swear himself to me. 267 00:20:16,416 --> 00:20:17,250 Yes. 268 00:20:18,041 --> 00:20:19,833 You stay here for the nawabs. 269 00:20:20,625 --> 00:20:24,125 I will go away to London with the Englishman. 270 00:20:36,666 --> 00:20:38,166 Cheers, everyone. Drink up. 271 00:21:08,666 --> 00:21:12,750 The way you look at me 272 00:21:12,833 --> 00:21:16,375 Takes my breath away… 273 00:21:17,083 --> 00:21:21,000 The way you look at me 274 00:21:21,083 --> 00:21:25,291 Takes my breath away… 275 00:21:25,375 --> 00:21:30,458 The way you look at me… 276 00:21:30,541 --> 00:21:37,333 The way you look at me… 277 00:21:37,958 --> 00:21:43,916 Takes my breath away… 278 00:21:44,000 --> 00:21:47,541 The way you look at me… 279 00:21:48,166 --> 00:21:51,666 The way you look at me 280 00:21:51,750 --> 00:21:56,166 Takes my breath away… 281 00:21:56,250 --> 00:22:02,041 The way you look at me… 282 00:22:21,250 --> 00:22:28,208 Call for a doctor… 283 00:22:29,458 --> 00:22:34,000 Call for a doctor… 284 00:22:35,833 --> 00:22:42,791 Call for a doctor… 285 00:22:44,125 --> 00:22:50,083 To come and treat my illness 286 00:22:50,166 --> 00:22:52,375 Oh, God… 287 00:22:52,458 --> 00:22:59,000 To come and treat my illness 288 00:23:00,500 --> 00:23:04,625 The way you look at me… 289 00:23:04,708 --> 00:23:08,583 The way you look at me 290 00:23:08,666 --> 00:23:12,791 Takes my breath away… 291 00:23:12,875 --> 00:23:16,125 Takes my breath away… 292 00:23:16,208 --> 00:23:23,166 Takes my breath away… 293 00:23:31,583 --> 00:23:36,875 The way you look at me Takes my breath away… 294 00:23:36,958 --> 00:23:39,958 Bibbojaan! Stop. 295 00:23:41,083 --> 00:23:45,708 Bibbo, stop! Bibbo, stop! 296 00:23:46,416 --> 00:23:50,000 -You're absolutely first class, fantastic. -Come. Let's go. 297 00:23:51,250 --> 00:23:53,791 Bibbo, stop! Bibbo, stop. 298 00:23:56,750 --> 00:23:57,916 Bibbo! 299 00:24:03,166 --> 00:24:05,083 Nobody wants to see me happy. 300 00:24:05,916 --> 00:24:07,291 Bibbo, you wretch. 301 00:24:08,166 --> 00:24:10,916 -Madam, why are you making a scene here? -You stole my sahab. 302 00:24:11,666 --> 00:24:13,750 I'll make a scene now. 303 00:24:15,583 --> 00:24:16,500 Aapa! 304 00:24:23,125 --> 00:24:24,791 Where's the owner of this hotel? 305 00:24:24,875 --> 00:24:26,500 -Call him! -Hey, Madam. 306 00:24:27,500 --> 00:24:30,333 Open room number 316. Open it now! 307 00:24:30,416 --> 00:24:33,541 -Calm down, this is a hotel. -Hotel? This is not a hotel. 308 00:24:33,625 --> 00:24:35,583 This is a bigger brothel than Heeramandi. 309 00:24:35,666 --> 00:24:38,250 Shameless women come here to sleep with men. 310 00:24:38,333 --> 00:24:39,875 -This happens here. -See this drama? 311 00:24:39,958 --> 00:24:40,791 Security! 312 00:24:40,875 --> 00:24:41,875 -I'm listening. -Madam! 313 00:24:41,958 --> 00:24:43,875 This is the life of tawaifs. 314 00:24:44,708 --> 00:24:47,541 Alam ran away from this life, to you. 315 00:24:47,625 --> 00:24:49,875 If you send Alam back to Heeramandi, 316 00:24:49,958 --> 00:24:52,250 she will become a part of this filth. 317 00:25:00,125 --> 00:25:03,083 Alam bibi, you'll celebrate Eid with us, right? 318 00:25:03,166 --> 00:25:04,291 Maybe. 319 00:25:04,375 --> 00:25:05,541 Alamzeb! 320 00:25:10,583 --> 00:25:12,083 Alamzeb, are you inside? 321 00:25:12,166 --> 00:25:15,041 Little Nawab, I am also here, Sharafat. 322 00:25:15,125 --> 00:25:16,375 And think before you speak. 323 00:25:17,666 --> 00:25:20,000 Your brother Sarfaraz has sent a letter. 324 00:25:22,333 --> 00:25:25,500 -Are you listening? -Yes. 325 00:25:25,583 --> 00:25:27,250 He will come back after a month. 326 00:25:27,958 --> 00:25:29,791 You can stay here peacefully. 327 00:25:34,166 --> 00:25:35,333 Listen. 328 00:25:37,458 --> 00:25:38,291 Yes? 329 00:25:38,375 --> 00:25:42,041 Can you write a letter to Sarfaraz bhaijaan and ask him… 330 00:25:43,291 --> 00:25:44,416 What? 331 00:25:44,500 --> 00:25:49,958 If I can stay here peacefully for two months. 332 00:25:51,500 --> 00:25:54,416 Yes. Of course. 333 00:25:57,208 --> 00:25:59,708 This is an useless queen. 334 00:25:59,791 --> 00:26:01,333 This is an useless queen. 335 00:26:04,833 --> 00:26:06,333 Now I will stay here. 336 00:26:08,041 --> 00:26:11,875 Oh, wow! So apparently I run an orphanage that I have no idea about. 337 00:26:13,375 --> 00:26:15,041 I am not joking, Fareedan. 338 00:26:15,958 --> 00:26:19,625 I will join you to destroy Mallikajaan. 339 00:26:28,041 --> 00:26:30,333 Can you not see there's a whole gathering here? 340 00:26:30,416 --> 00:26:33,416 What's the need to say these things around everybody? Get inside! 341 00:26:41,958 --> 00:26:45,125 What happened that you packed all your stuff and came here? 342 00:26:45,208 --> 00:26:47,375 That evil-spawn, Mallikajaan, 343 00:26:47,458 --> 00:26:49,666 she cannot stand to see anybody happy, Fareedan. 344 00:26:50,666 --> 00:26:54,625 First she consumed your ammi, now she's all set to polish us off. 345 00:26:55,791 --> 00:26:57,375 Will you tell me what happened? 346 00:26:57,458 --> 00:27:01,541 Mallika took my sahab from me and gave him to my daughter. 347 00:27:01,625 --> 00:27:03,083 And Mallika's daughter Bibbo… 348 00:27:04,250 --> 00:27:06,125 I performed after so many years, 349 00:27:07,291 --> 00:27:10,250 I was about to land an English sahab, that Henderson. 350 00:27:11,125 --> 00:27:14,375 That bitch Bibbo robbed me even of that joy. 351 00:27:14,458 --> 00:27:17,083 Everyone knows both the mother and daughter are evil. 352 00:27:17,750 --> 00:27:18,833 Now what will you do? 353 00:27:18,916 --> 00:27:22,500 I will take revenge. You call your Cartwright. 354 00:27:23,875 --> 00:27:25,291 I will be the witness. 355 00:27:25,375 --> 00:27:27,541 I am a witness as well, Khala. 356 00:27:27,625 --> 00:27:30,208 But a witness after so many years is worthless. 357 00:27:30,291 --> 00:27:31,291 We need proof. 358 00:27:33,166 --> 00:27:35,500 They are playing cards inside and it's my turn. 359 00:27:35,583 --> 00:27:38,666 Now, you go. Don't leave the house for every small thing. 360 00:27:38,750 --> 00:27:41,916 Is the file on Rehana appa's murder good enough? 361 00:27:44,208 --> 00:27:45,666 I happen to have that file. 362 00:27:46,541 --> 00:27:51,208 That file which the police, Mallikajaan and you are looking for. 363 00:27:53,041 --> 00:27:54,250 Where is that file? 364 00:27:55,708 --> 00:28:00,625 -In this box? -At Shahi Mahal. I have kept it safe. 365 00:28:00,708 --> 00:28:02,291 Well, then, hurry up and get it. 366 00:28:02,958 --> 00:28:05,083 I'll have your luggage set up in your room by then. 367 00:28:09,208 --> 00:28:12,583 Be back soon. I will be anxiously waiting for you. 368 00:28:12,666 --> 00:28:15,291 Waiting for me or the file? 369 00:28:16,208 --> 00:28:19,208 Hey, Khala! You misunderstood. 370 00:28:23,625 --> 00:28:27,041 Let's go, Tajdar sahab, pull the car out. I'm taking dadijaan for Eid shopping… 371 00:28:29,250 --> 00:28:33,125 The driver will take you, I don't have the time right now. 372 00:28:35,541 --> 00:28:36,500 I'm sorry! 373 00:28:36,583 --> 00:28:39,458 No problem. But please come along. 374 00:28:39,541 --> 00:28:42,333 Dadijaan will like it, and so will I. 375 00:28:45,333 --> 00:28:46,541 That is fine. 376 00:28:47,208 --> 00:28:50,791 But I have told you a million times to stay away from Qudsia. 377 00:28:50,875 --> 00:28:53,208 Her heart will break when you leave. 378 00:28:54,208 --> 00:28:56,125 But you have charmed her. 379 00:28:58,041 --> 00:29:01,458 Why are you always so rude to me? 380 00:29:01,541 --> 00:29:03,458 Do I bother you? 381 00:29:05,375 --> 00:29:07,333 Then why have I stayed here all this time? 382 00:29:08,500 --> 00:29:12,125 I am not bothered by you, but by the circumstances. 383 00:29:12,958 --> 00:29:15,625 The place that I used to hate, I fell in love… 384 00:29:17,333 --> 00:29:18,916 With a girl from there. 385 00:29:20,458 --> 00:29:23,875 -I did not say that. -But I heard that. 386 00:29:36,625 --> 00:29:38,583 This purse will look great on you, Ustaadji. 387 00:29:38,666 --> 00:29:42,875 Oh, brother, even pennies will not fit in this tiny purse. 388 00:29:42,958 --> 00:29:45,666 -Show me that one. -What will you do with such a big purse? 389 00:29:45,750 --> 00:29:47,333 I'll slap it on my head. 390 00:29:48,000 --> 00:29:51,625 I had prayed at the Dargah that I should get a big Eidi. 391 00:29:51,708 --> 00:29:54,916 But even God would be upset after seeing these tiny purses of yours. 392 00:29:55,000 --> 00:29:56,541 When are the new pieces expected? 393 00:29:56,625 --> 00:29:58,625 Between the revolutionaries' rallies, 394 00:29:58,708 --> 00:30:01,750 and the police riot-control measures, no new merchandise is coming in. 395 00:30:01,833 --> 00:30:04,083 God knows when this situation will get better. 396 00:30:06,166 --> 00:30:08,666 Run me over? You bastard… 397 00:30:23,625 --> 00:30:26,583 Ashfaq, at least take a look at these Eid presents. 398 00:30:27,458 --> 00:30:29,500 This Lucknowi kurta for our Taj. 399 00:30:30,208 --> 00:30:34,416 And these diamond bracelets for my darling Alam. 400 00:30:35,750 --> 00:30:37,000 And sarees for myself. 401 00:30:37,916 --> 00:30:40,583 -And for me? -Bill. 402 00:30:42,583 --> 00:30:44,500 Go and give it to him. 403 00:30:45,583 --> 00:30:49,458 There is a gold pocket watch for you. 404 00:30:51,291 --> 00:30:53,708 I didn't know my time was this precious. 405 00:30:55,583 --> 00:31:00,125 Ammijaan, did you not get anything for Sarfaraz sahab. 406 00:31:00,750 --> 00:31:03,666 Your brother. He is coming for Eid, right? 407 00:31:03,750 --> 00:31:07,166 -He is a bit busy, but-- -How busy is he? 408 00:31:08,166 --> 00:31:11,250 He said two days and it's been a month. 409 00:31:11,958 --> 00:31:13,083 It is Eid next week. 410 00:31:14,000 --> 00:31:18,333 He wrote in his letter that he would come in a month, 411 00:31:18,916 --> 00:31:21,416 and maybe he won't get time-off for Eid. 412 00:31:22,416 --> 00:31:25,291 I will write a letter to his officer. He will get the time-off. 413 00:31:26,458 --> 00:31:30,375 You bring the letter, it must have Sarfaraz's address. 414 00:31:30,458 --> 00:31:31,333 Yes. 415 00:31:32,083 --> 00:31:34,250 -Go bring it. -Yes. 416 00:31:35,416 --> 00:31:38,500 Taj! Oh, God, what happened? 417 00:31:38,583 --> 00:31:40,000 What happened? 418 00:31:40,083 --> 00:31:42,291 How did you get hurt? 419 00:31:42,375 --> 00:31:46,500 The path he's on, Ammijaan, it only leads to injuries. 420 00:31:46,583 --> 00:31:50,416 Qudsia, tell him that these are not wounds, but scars. 421 00:31:50,500 --> 00:31:54,125 Today it's scars, tomorrow there will be wounds, and one day it'll be your life. 422 00:31:58,041 --> 00:31:59,166 Please stop, Taj. 423 00:32:02,000 --> 00:32:04,625 I am your father. I can forgive you. 424 00:32:06,916 --> 00:32:10,000 The British will not forgive. Neither you nor me. 425 00:32:13,875 --> 00:32:15,291 And if we fail the revolution… 426 00:32:17,041 --> 00:32:18,708 then my conscience will not forgive me. 427 00:32:18,791 --> 00:32:20,625 You have lost your mind! 428 00:32:28,625 --> 00:32:31,333 Revolution is the wind beneath his wings, Ammijaan, 429 00:32:32,583 --> 00:32:35,041 but those winds can turn in an instant. 430 00:32:35,125 --> 00:32:37,750 So you tie those winds to a peg. 431 00:32:38,625 --> 00:32:41,208 Talk to Sarfaraz about Alam and Tajdar's marriage. 432 00:32:42,458 --> 00:32:45,208 When a girl waits for him in the house, 433 00:32:45,291 --> 00:32:47,125 he will also come to the right path. 434 00:32:47,916 --> 00:32:49,666 These wounds are very deep. 435 00:32:49,750 --> 00:32:51,958 Not wounds, it's the price of freedom. 436 00:32:54,458 --> 00:32:57,875 -Sadly, no one gets me in this house. -I do. 437 00:33:00,416 --> 00:33:02,500 You want freedom from the British, 438 00:33:04,291 --> 00:33:06,083 and I want freedom from Heeramandi. 439 00:33:07,250 --> 00:33:10,666 The only difference is that your wounds are visible. 440 00:33:11,291 --> 00:33:12,791 They can be treated. 441 00:33:14,000 --> 00:33:15,291 But my wounds… 442 00:33:57,791 --> 00:33:59,583 All of Heeramandi is lit up 443 00:33:59,666 --> 00:34:00,958 except Shahi Mahal. 444 00:34:01,666 --> 00:34:03,166 How long will this continue, Madam? 445 00:34:04,791 --> 00:34:07,416 I was thinking, what if Shama were to start performing… 446 00:34:09,125 --> 00:34:10,458 How will this dress look on her? 447 00:34:11,833 --> 00:34:15,375 Until Alamzeb is found, there will be no performances here. 448 00:34:15,458 --> 00:34:17,416 I am worried by then this place will be locked. 449 00:34:17,500 --> 00:34:19,500 Phuphijaan has sent news from Benares. 450 00:34:20,833 --> 00:34:23,541 The police are raiding brothels there. 451 00:34:24,416 --> 00:34:26,916 Some tawaifs are supporting the rebels. 452 00:34:27,541 --> 00:34:28,916 Why should that affect us? 453 00:34:29,000 --> 00:34:31,166 There's no one in our Shahi Mahal like that. 454 00:34:32,458 --> 00:34:34,583 We are loyal to the British government. 455 00:34:34,666 --> 00:34:37,833 It's good that you have made that Henderson your sahab, Bibbo. 456 00:34:38,666 --> 00:34:39,666 He'll prove useful. 457 00:34:39,750 --> 00:34:43,291 Greetings Madam, greetings, greetings, greetings! 458 00:34:43,375 --> 00:34:44,791 What's the matter, Ustaadji? 459 00:34:45,541 --> 00:34:47,583 You're unusually perky tonight. 460 00:34:47,666 --> 00:34:50,041 Why wouldn't I be? Eid is in two days, 461 00:34:50,125 --> 00:34:53,125 but I will take Eidi tonight. Right, Madam? 462 00:34:53,208 --> 00:34:55,791 This time we are not celebrating Eid, Ustaadji. 463 00:34:57,666 --> 00:35:01,416 And what if i were to unite you with the moon of Eid? 464 00:35:03,541 --> 00:35:07,166 Do visit Nawab Ashfaq Baloch's mansion in two days. 465 00:35:08,000 --> 00:35:12,708 You will find both your Eidi and your moon of Eid. 466 00:35:24,458 --> 00:35:27,458 -Eid Mubarak, Ammijaan. -Eid Mubarak, son. Sit, sit. 467 00:35:28,250 --> 00:35:29,458 Eid Mubarak, Abbu. 468 00:35:33,333 --> 00:35:35,708 My child, do you know what I prayed for this Eid? 469 00:35:37,833 --> 00:35:42,000 Oh, Allah, send K. L. Saigal's marriage proposal for me this Eid. 470 00:35:44,416 --> 00:35:45,583 And what about my Eidi? 471 00:35:46,083 --> 00:35:48,708 What should I give to someone who has the moon? 472 00:35:49,833 --> 00:35:51,791 For me, you are always the moon of Eid. 473 00:35:51,875 --> 00:35:53,000 Come on! 474 00:35:53,083 --> 00:35:54,125 -Begum sahiba! -Yes? 475 00:35:54,208 --> 00:35:57,458 Mallikajaan from Heeramandi is here. Should I bring her in? 476 00:35:58,041 --> 00:36:00,583 Today is Eid. Everyone is welcome. 477 00:36:00,666 --> 00:36:01,583 Bring her inside. 478 00:36:02,708 --> 00:36:04,541 Eid Mubarak, Nawab sahab. 479 00:36:04,625 --> 00:36:06,750 -Eid Mubarak, Begum sahiba. -Eid Mubarak, Mallikajaan. 480 00:36:06,833 --> 00:36:08,250 Eid Mubarak, dear. 481 00:36:08,875 --> 00:36:11,416 Ashfaq, there were guests before. 482 00:36:11,500 --> 00:36:14,208 -But the joy has arrived now. -Thank you. 483 00:36:15,000 --> 00:36:18,666 Forgive me, I turned up uninvited. 484 00:36:18,750 --> 00:36:21,958 But what could I do? I saw Nawab sahab in my dream. 485 00:36:22,041 --> 00:36:25,416 He was looking very sad. He was saying he has been deceived, 486 00:36:26,000 --> 00:36:27,708 that's why I came to warn you. 487 00:36:27,791 --> 00:36:29,083 I'm very happy you came. 488 00:36:29,791 --> 00:36:32,333 But please don't worry about me being deceived. 489 00:36:33,250 --> 00:36:36,041 Ashfaq Baloch can count the feathers of a flying bird. 490 00:36:36,125 --> 00:36:37,541 That is true, Nawab sahab. 491 00:36:38,125 --> 00:36:42,500 But it is said that a dream that comes in the darkest night often lights the truth. 492 00:36:43,791 --> 00:36:45,500 And deceit is not of a bird that flies, 493 00:36:46,583 --> 00:36:49,916 but the one that has landed in the courtyard. 494 00:36:50,750 --> 00:36:53,958 Oh, I have never seen her before. 495 00:36:54,041 --> 00:36:56,041 This is our Alamzeb. 496 00:36:58,750 --> 00:37:02,333 Looks like she's from a noble family. 497 00:37:02,416 --> 00:37:07,083 Yes, her brother is a senior government officer, Sarfaraz. 498 00:37:07,166 --> 00:37:08,375 Mashallah. 499 00:37:09,458 --> 00:37:11,291 If her brother is a government officer, 500 00:37:11,375 --> 00:37:14,875 then her abbu must be no less than a minister. And her… 501 00:37:15,583 --> 00:37:18,833 ammi must be a queen somewhere. 502 00:37:26,208 --> 00:37:28,875 Mallikajaan, I don't understand. 503 00:37:30,000 --> 00:37:31,666 What do you want to say? 504 00:37:31,750 --> 00:37:37,166 You should have counted the feathers of the bird that landed in your courtyard. 505 00:37:37,250 --> 00:37:39,041 This has gone on too long. 506 00:37:40,500 --> 00:37:41,666 I'll come right to the point. 507 00:37:43,416 --> 00:37:45,666 I don't have any friend named Sarfaraz. 508 00:37:47,500 --> 00:37:51,083 Alamzeb is Mallikajaan's daughter. 509 00:37:51,750 --> 00:37:55,500 She is from Heeramandi, but is not a tawaif. 510 00:37:57,000 --> 00:37:59,333 And I love her immensely. 511 00:38:00,833 --> 00:38:04,291 See, Nawab sahab, my dream came true. 512 00:38:05,208 --> 00:38:08,791 We have all been deceived. 513 00:38:08,875 --> 00:38:13,291 Tajdar, you deceived your Qudsia? 514 00:38:15,583 --> 00:38:18,333 If someone else had, it would have only broken my faith. 515 00:38:20,583 --> 00:38:23,291 But this lie of yours broke my heart. 516 00:38:27,958 --> 00:38:29,333 I lied because… 517 00:38:31,625 --> 00:38:34,000 truth does not give respite to love. 518 00:38:34,083 --> 00:38:36,291 And neither will I. 519 00:38:36,375 --> 00:38:39,125 -Come, Alamzeb. -Alamzeb has left Heeramandi behind. 520 00:38:39,208 --> 00:38:41,791 Heeramandi is not a habit that you can leave behind. 521 00:38:43,083 --> 00:38:44,833 Heeramandi is fate. 522 00:38:46,458 --> 00:38:49,750 -And fate cannot be forsaken. -But it can be changed. 523 00:38:49,833 --> 00:38:51,291 You will change fate? 524 00:38:53,291 --> 00:38:57,750 You hate Heeramandi, but fell in love with a girl from there. 525 00:38:57,833 --> 00:38:59,916 You will change fate? 526 00:39:01,916 --> 00:39:07,416 Qudsia Begum, I respect you a lot. 527 00:39:08,083 --> 00:39:11,791 Otherwise I would have dragged this girl out of here. 528 00:39:17,583 --> 00:39:22,791 Very well, Tajdar sahab, I will give respite to your love. 529 00:39:23,416 --> 00:39:28,416 Now let me see if you will make her the daughter-in-law of the Baloch family 530 00:39:28,500 --> 00:39:31,916 or if I will make her the Madam of Shahi Mahal. 531 00:39:35,250 --> 00:39:36,750 May God be with you. 532 00:39:42,750 --> 00:39:49,208 My child, I pray from my heart that you remain happy and prosperous. 533 00:39:50,625 --> 00:39:53,666 But I know the consequences of when a tawaif falls in love. 534 00:40:14,250 --> 00:40:20,416 Sons live in houses, not sons-in-law of tawaifs. 535 00:40:24,333 --> 00:40:26,375 You have set out on a path of ruin. 536 00:40:29,625 --> 00:40:30,833 Be careful. 537 00:46:36,166 --> 00:46:41,166 Subtitle translation by Inderpal Singh