[music playing]
Son...
When you held my hand,
it felt like you were my own.
[sentimental music playing]
Likewise.
When I saw you in pain yesterday, I felt as though it was my mother.
Come on.
Easy.
Aunt, doesn't Ramdas act really strange around Aunt?
He must've gotten emotional.
He said he was reminded of his mother.
He's a good man.
Yes, that he is.
Wait, I want to go to Dwarka too.
[soft music playing]
You're too eager to meet your son, Aunt.
How do you know?
Baba knows everything, Aunt.
How do you feel now?
Your medicine and the kids' tending...
I was bound to recover.
Last night, Ramdas was asking me
the reason for your pain.
He's really worried about you.
He says he feels like you're his own mother.
For some reason,
he feels like my own too.
As though my Vishwa is with me.
[music playing]
Along with everything that bothers you,
speak of this pain too, Aunt.
What are you saying?
Ramdas!
Tell her what we spoke about yesterday.
Sai feels like you have pent-up feelings.
Tell him whatever it might be.
This is causing you physical pain time and time again.
No, it's nothing of the sort.
I should get going. Thank you very much.
'Don't keep anything inside, Mother.'
'Say it all.'
Vishwa!
[sentimental music playing]
Sai, he...
'I'm leaving, Sulekha.'
'I've found my life's purpose.'
'Don't go, Father!'
I have a terrifying past, Sai.
Please don't remind me of it again.
Aunt, you need to get over your past.
Please don't be afraid. Tell us.
All I want is for my Vishwa
to not harbour any malice or anger
towards anybody.
After his father left, he became bitter.
He couldn't trust people.
And I often get the feeling
that I've failed as a mother.
After what happened with my husband,
the world began looking upon me as a horrible wife.
I endured it all.
But I...
I don't wish to be known as a bad mother!
Talk to your Vishwa.
Harbouring these fears and issues
will only worsen over time.
I tried to talk to him many times,
but Vishwa has shut himself out.
He barely speaks.
His father, our past...
All these things that weigh on my mind
weigh on him too.
Neither of us is able to talk about it openly.
Perhaps, both of us dread talking about it.
Sai!
I want Vishwa to unburden his feelings.
I want him to be free
of the bitterness the past has brought him,
and be happy.
I want him just to live!
Aunt, get a grip on yourself.
I must return to Nagar.
I'll get going, thank you.
You were accompanied by two people.
- Makaji and... - Kondaji.
Yes! They were leaving for Nagar.
So, I told them
to inform your son that you'd return home tomorrow.
No!
If Vishwa finds out that I'm in Shirdi with Sai,
he'll be really angry.
I can't stay. I must leave.
Please don't worry.
I told them not to mention Shirdi
and say you've gone to your sister's place.
Stay without any worries. We'll go home tomorrow.
To your home.
Come on, Aunt.
Baba!
"My Sai..."
Lord Rama will look after you.
Someone from Nimni is here and is living in our village.
If Vishwanath Shinde hears of it, it will be catastrophic!
Yes!
We must not take such a big risk.
[unsettling music playing]
Let Sai worry about Shirdi.
When he has no fear of or worry from Ramdas,
why should we?
Of course, Sai worries about us!
He didn't give two hoots when Birsu was here either!
Humph! Sai is just an ascetic! Why would he care?
He has nothing to lose.
He can make do by getting alms.
He doesn't even have a home.
That place Dwarkamai that he calls home is a ruin!
But you people have good homes, right?
That Vishwanath Shinde demolished the last time.
I hope you remember!
But I heard he didn't demolish your house.
[tense music playing]
Who are you to intervene in our affairs?
You never were from Shirdi nor are you now, understand?
Mr. Shinde won't spare anyone this time.
I'll talk to him.
And if he doesn't listen to me, then I'll talk to Aunt Sulekha.
[solemn music playing]
As for Baba,
let me remind you
that if people know about Shirdi, it's because of him.
They consider it sacred because of him.
If there is fraternity here, it's also because of him.
And the problems that were caused were because of those foreigners
who considered Baba their enemy.
It's because they don't...
Their sycophants don't get Sai
and nor will they ever!
You're running your mouth off!
You're Sai's devotee.
No wonder you are talking insolently and antagonistically!
I'm not going to fall for your words.
Nor do I want to understand Sai.
We merely want to save our homes and jobs!
She thinks she can defend Sai! Humph!
[solemn music playing]
Aunt, please reason with her.
She fights with just anybody.
He was speaking ill of Baba.
How could I endure it?
Why argue with him?
Because you argue,
he gets a chance to say something or the other against Sai.
Aunt, I want to change this habit of hers.
She'll get married in future.
If she argues with her husband, then what?
I don't want to get married into a home
where fighting for the truth is forbidden.
Yes, you'll get married into a family
where your mother-in-law will treat you like her own daughter.
[soft music playing]
Aunt, you've to leave for Nagar tomorrow.
I was wondering how you'd go.
Tomorrow, Nandini and I need to go to the factory.
Um, I'll take her.
[pleasant music playing]
- What! - Yes.
I'll take her to Nagar,
to her home.
All right.
All of a sudden, it feels that Aunt is leaving so soon.
- If you stayed a few more days... - I'll be back.
I have to come back here
but it's important to go to Nagar.
The real remedy to my pain is there.
My Vishwa!
[sentimental music playing]
You're lovely.
And short-tempered too!
Aunt, pray to God
you don't get a quarrelsome daughter-in-law like her!
No! I want a quarrelsome daughter-in-law like her.
Only then will the house be lively!
[chuckling]
Please forgive me.
- Ramdas! - Yes?
It is late. Go to sleep.
I was just about to sleep.
'Once Sai falls asleep, I can go and look at Mother.'
'If I tell him and go,'
'Sai will wonder why I care so much about her.'
- Greetings, Sai. - Greetings, Sai.
[music playing]
Um...
Birsu sent us, Sai.
Who is he, Sai?
An attendant.
He's asleep.
Birsu will come any time tomorrow to meet you, Sai.
[music playing]
[mouthing words]
'Birsu!'
'This is my chance to catch him!'
'Aunt, you've to leave for Nagar tomorrow.'
'I was wondering how you'd go.'
'I'll take her to Nagar,'
'to her home.'
'All right.'
- Is the 'khichdi' ready? - Yes, it is cooked.
You've tended to me well over the last few days.
If there's anything you need, Ramdas,
let me know.
I cannot promise,
but I will certainly try.
Ah! Ouch!
Your hand is scathed. Come, sit.
Red sandalwood!
Hmm.
This will soothe the burn.
Come on.
'How did Sai get red sandalwood?'
'I'm sure Birsu gave it to him.'
'The British Government has banned the cutting of sandalwood trees.'
- Did you get relief? - Hmm?
Yes.
Nandini has gone to Nagar
or she'd have helped you make the 'khichdi'.
Birsu and I are childhood friends
but it has been many months since we met.
Well,
you said I could ask you for anything.
I did.
Could you help me meet Birsu?
I miss him.
Sure.
Be patient.
I'll have you meet him when the time is right.
There is no greater joy
than the joy of meeting your loved ones.
The 'khichdi' is good.
Lord Rama was bound by duty
and religion.
Hence, keeping his attachment to his family aside,
he embraced exile.
He was in exile for fourteen years.
Many challenges came his way,
but he did not cross any boundaries.
Not once,
but many times, to uphold his duties and obligations,
he sacrificed his personal happiness and attachment to his family.
This is the tradition of the Raghu clan.
Be it King Harishchandra,
Bhagiratha
or even Raghu.
[mouthing words]
Aunt, here you are.
I've packed food for the journey.
You won't have to cook after you get home either.
Just get some rest.
God bless you.
Aunt, I wonder where Ramdas is.
I'll go and check.
Look!
He's here.
Come on, Aunt.
Shall we go?
Forgive me.
I can't accompany you.
Something urgent has come up.
Please don't worry.
We will attend to Dwarkamai and Sai today.
Um, you take Aunt.
No, I...
I won't be able to make it.
Why not?
Okay, I'll speak to Sai.
No, I will go.
You have work. You stay here and do your duties.
Aunt!
Do you understand duty?
Absolutely.
My son is just like that.
He cannot see beyond his duties.
And I am proud of him for it.
Aunt, if that's the case, I'll accompany you.
No, Nandini.
You've to go to the factory with Jhipri.
I'll go on my own. I'm fine.
Look, the bullock cart is here. Come on.
May you be happy.
May Lord Khandoba grant you success in all your endeavours.
God bless you.
- Come on. - Let's go.
'Yes, Mother.'
'My goal of coming to Shirdi is going to be fulfilled today.'
'My duty'
'is to nab Birsu and Sai.'
Kondaji!
We left Aunt Sulekha alone in Shirdi.
On top of it, Mr. Dalvi called us.
I hope everything is all right.
Weren't you saying we should go to Nagar?
We'll tell sir
- it wasn't our fault for taking Aunt to Shirdi. - Yes.
But where did sir even go?
He's not at home or in the office.
What secret mission is he on
that he didn't take us along with him?
How do we tell him then?
You're right, Makaji.
What kind of a job is this?
We get scolded whether we do something or not!
Look, Mr. Dalvi is here.
Tell us, Mr. Dalvi.
First, tell me where your boss is.
I have big news for him, but how do I get it to him?
Listen, here's the news.
A Nimni resident has been staying in Shirdi for the last few days.
His name is Ramdas.
I am sure
that Ramdas is associated with Birsu in one way or another.
Yes!
- Fine, we heard you, Mr. Dalvi. - Okay.
Action will be taken only once sir returns.
What if Ramdas does something untoward until then?
- The police will handle it, Mr. Dalvi. - Yes.
Hey! Do you have a drive for success or not?
This is a big opportunity and you'll let it slip.
Talking to you is futile.
I'll have to do something. Humph!
He left.
What if Mr. Dalvi presents this Nimni resident Ramdas
before sir?
Then sir will be angry.
He will say, "Mr. Dalvi is better than you two!"
I guess this is our chance, Kondaji,
to prove ourselves to sir.
Yes.
[music playing]
[water pouring]
Birsu will come here today and I will nab him.
If only I knew
when he was coming and where he'd be meeting Sai.
[clanking]
[tense music playing]
[music peaks and fades out]