Gold (2018) Movie Script

'15th August, 1936.'
'The day I realized
what it feels like
'When your country is a slave.'
'Berlin Olympics, Germany.'
'I was traveling
with our Hockey Team.'
'It was called the
British India team then.'
'Adolf Hitler was the
dictator of Germany.'
'He had recently insulted
India in his speech.'
'So the Indians living
in Germany'
'Were very upset.'
'They protested against it.'
'Even wanted to boycott
the Olympics.'
'This made the British
very nervous.'
'Result'
'Guards would accompany
us everywhere'
'As if we were not a team,
but the Kohinoor diamond.'
'That's me, Tapan Das.'
'Junior Manager, but really
just a glorified porter.'
'Just extra baggage.'
'But the players were
the world's best.'
'They'd already won
two gold medals'
'And were here for the third.'
'Every player was
a true champion.'
Imtiaz Shah. Sadiq Abdullah.
Aman Singh. James Cullen.
Harvinder Singh.
'But the champion of
champions was our Captain'
'Samrat.'
Come on, India!
You can do it!
Come on, India!
Come on, India!
Samrat!
- Good luck!
- Samrat!
- Good luck, boys!
- Samrat!
- Samrat, good luck!
- Thank you.
All the best, Samrat!
Samrat!
Samrat!
This is our national flag!
Our true national flag!
Hey! Get down!
Long live Revolution!
Long live Revolution!
Long live Revolution!
Long live Revolution!
- Long live Revolution!
- Long live Revolution!
Long live Revolution!
Long live Revolution!
Revolution!
Long live Revolution!
Long live
Long live Revolution!
Long live Long live Revolution!
Long live Revolution!
Welcome to the 1936
field hockey finals!
This morning will decide who
takes the Olympic gold home.
It is a full house here today
And the stadium is full to
the brim with excited spectators.
Even the Fhrer is here
to watch the match!
Heil!
In protest of
Adolf Hitler's speech
Against the Indian
independence movement
The Indian contingent have
refused to salute him.
One one side, we have
the defending champions of
The last two Olympic games,
British India.
And on the other side, we have
the host nation Germany
Who have not lost a single match
during this entire tournament.
Both teams head
towards the field.
We could be in for
a really close game here.
Ball on the center spot
Bully off.
Germany wins the ball.
A through pass by the
German captain, Rudolf
The ball is in the German half.
Brilliant interception by Sadiq!
Passes to Ashley
Ashley finds Imtiaz
Imtiaz is approaching the
German D area from the center
And plays in Harvinder,
Harvinder shoots!
But a fantastic save by
the German goalkeeper!
Indian players again have
possession of the ball
Quick passing between them
Samrat has the possession,
fantastic dribble
Attempt and goal!
And with this goal from Samrat,
British India's most lethal player
They lead 1-0 in the match.
Again, possession is with
the British Indian team
Imtiaz moves forward
Oh! Very rough tackle
by Otto Hanke on Samrat!
Possession is now with
the German team
Beautifully dodged by
captain Rudolf
He has a strike at
the target
And it's a goal!
Germany have their equalizer.
The score stands
Germany 1, British India 1.
The score is level at 1-1.
Gottfreid dodges Harvinder
His through pass finds
his captain, Rudolf
Another very rough tackle
on Imtiaz by Kruger!
Still no card shown by
the umpire.
Becker approaches the
goalmouth
But Aquib Ansari's quick reflexes save
a goal for the British Indian team!
Germany steal the ball
And there's the halftime whistle.
Hey, Samrat
Did you notice these
Germans' short passes?
That means they've
studied our game.
They are challenging us.
'Every time you hit a goal,
we'll hit you.'
These bloody Nazis
Playing such a dirty game.
- May I say
- The umpires are turning a blind eye.
Appealing to them
is just a waste of time.
I think they have
been threatened as well.
Samrat
We need to change our strategy.
May I say something, please?
Go on, Bengali.
So far, we've played
for the British.
But now
Let's play for this!
What are you doing, bugger?
You know this flag is banned.
If the British officers find out,
we'll be in jail for treason.
As if we are walking free
right now!
Samrat
Welcome to the second half.
So far, the first half has
produced two goals.
And the score remains tied
at one goal apiece
Between Germany and
British India.
The players take their positions.
Possession is with the
British Indian team
Younis passes to Sadiq
Sadiq's through ball to Samrat
Samrat shatters the
German defensive line
He shoots, and it's a goal!
Otto! Otto!
Seems to be some kind of scuffle
between Otto Hanke and Samrat
Samrat is on the ground!
The umpire warns
Otto Hanke
And awards a penalty corner
in favor of British India
Tapan, I've had enough.
I am going to make
a formal complaint now.
Look after them.
If Samrat doesn't return to
the field because of this injury
This could give Germany
the opportunity
To stake a claim on this match.
Samrat is injured quite badly
Hey, that was another foul!
Go get them, Samrat!
Samrat walks back into the game!
Samrat returns to the field!
Even the German crowd
applauds Samrat
For his love and commitment
to the game.
Sadiq pushes the ball
to Harvinder
Fine show of skill
by Harvinder
And he passes the ball
to Samrat
Samrat shoots and it's a goal!
That's India's fourth goal!
And with this hit, British India
have scored their fifth goal!
Harvinder scoops, Imtiaz's dive
And it's a goal!
And the score is 6-1!
Samrat dodges German players
Fires in and it's
yet another goal!
British India 7, Germany 1!
India! India! India!
Come on, India!
British India have
completely destroyed
Any hope this German team had
For Olympic Gold on their
home ground in these finals.
- Come on, India!
- Come on, India!
- Come on, India!
- Come on, India!
India scores its eighth goal!
There's absolutely no comeback
for Germany from here!
British India defeat Germany
convincingly by 8 goals to 1!
And secure their third
consecutive Olympic Gold!
Gold British India!
Ladies and gentlemen,
please stand up
For the British Indian anthem.
'This was Samrat's
biggest victory.'
'Biggest victory.'
'But it was also no victory at all.'
'Because the British flag flying
above us was shouting out'
'You are not free!'
'Samrat and I took
an oath that day.'
'That we'll return to the
Olympics as a free country'
'Win the Gold, and salute
our own tricolor flag.'
'I didn't know then'
'That millions of my countrymen
shared my dream.'
'Especially the younger generation.'
Days come and go
With new dreams in tow
Once we set out,
there's no holding us back.
Time keeps weaving new stories
Every moment a mystery.
No one knows what's in store.
As the journey unfolds
Your dreams in tow
Glittering like gold,
shining brightly.
Always with us, they go where we go.
2 September, 1939
Germany invades Poland
and triggers war.
15 September, 1939
India's representatives
Reject Britain's offer to
grant them Dominion Status.
Instead, they demand complete
independence.
But don't stop walking, o dreamer
Never lose hope.
20 March, 1940.
The Helsinki Olympics are
canceled due to World War II.
There are glowing faces
With eyes full of hope.
They are like an unstoppable force.
These new travelers
Will someday meet
at their destination.
Even if they are struck down
They will rise again.
They will rise again.
Days come and go
With new dreams in tow.
Once we set out,
there's no holding us back.
Time keeps weaving new stories.
Every moment a mystery.
No one knows what's in store.
As the journey unfolds
Your dreams in tow
Glittering like gold,
shining brightly.
Always with us wherever we go.
There are obstacles in your way
And a new twist on every road.
But don't stop walking, o dreamer
Never lose hope.
There are obstacles in your way
And a new twist on every road.
But don't stop walking, o dreamer
Never lose hope.
Introducing, the mighty
Zybysko from Russia!
Where's my money?
And the great Dutto from Bengal!
Mr. Kirit, Mr. Faisal
How are you?
All fine? You, get up.
- Why?
- What the
- Who is he?
- Drunkard
Start!
What's the rate on
this white fighter, Zybysko?
Mr. Kirit, forget Zybysko.
Bet on the Bengali.
But your Bengali is a local wrestler.
Zybysko is an
international fighter!
I'm going to bet only on him.
Trust me, you don't
want to do that.
- Zybysko has zero chances.
- Why?
- Bombay duck.
- Fish?
Stop spitting, man!
Last night he ate fried mackerel.
And now it's stirring
in his stomach.
Imagine.
The rate is 10 to 1.
Think about it.
Let's do as he says.
Alright.
Here's my bet on your Bengali.
- Mine too
- Here's mine.
Wait.
The fried fish story
draws money every time
Like a magnet attracts iron.
Works every time!
You're telling people your
ridiculous fish story again?
My man
You know the story is fake,
and I know it
But they don't, who decided
to bet on Dutto!
Who has no chance of winning.
He messed up the plan!
It's not him, but you that
messed up, drunkard!
I told you that Dutto was
fixed to win today!
But you made them bet on him!
You will ruin me.
Munna! Chotu!
Take him away and
teach him a lesson.
- But this is my
- Don't you dare come back here!
Give me my money!
How dare you keep my money?!
Come on.
Don't you dare come back!
Coming!
Hold your horses, I am coming!
Open the door!
Where were you all night?
Where were you?
Look at you
What have you done to yourself?
Just my rotten luck.
I had a proposal from
such a wonderful family
But my father chose this
drunk gambler for me!
Hello! Indian Hockey Federation?
Please connect me to the Secretary.
Why are you calling
the Hockey Federation?
Be quiet.
Hello, Mr. Mehta?
Sir, I just read in the newspapers
That the next Olympic Games
will be held in London in 1948.
Yes
You didn't recognize me?
It's me, Tapan Das!
Yes, Tapan
But
The rascal hung up on me!
Well, what did you expect?
Wait a minute
Isn't Mr. Mehta the
Chairman of the committee?
The man who fired you?
And what is all this?
I fell asleep.
Where? In a gutter?
Yes I feel asleep in a gutter.
I've been sleeping in the
gutter for 10 years.
But now, I have woken up!
Read this.
I will take India to the Olympics.
- You'll take India to the Olympics?
- Yes!
Are you out of your mind?
Are you still drunk?!
Your drinking got you
Fired from the Hockey Federation!
Then you joined football
But got fired
from there as well!
And now you're fired
from wrestling too!
I wasn't fired from wrestling.
If they didn't fire you
Then who did this?
Okay, I was fired
from wrestling as well.
But did you know that the British
were world champions of hockey?
In 1928, when the Indian team
went to the Olympics
They criticized us a lot.
They were just jealous!
They said India
is not a country
But merely their colony.
What? India is not a country?
They only said that
because they were afraid.
They knew that India would win!
That we would win by 10 goals!
So they didn't send their own team
all these years!
But India will soon be free.
What choice will Britain have then?
They will have to play.
And then?
Then
Our team will defeat
the British in London
And avenge our 200 years
of slavery!
What a wonderful dream!
But the dreamer is
lying in the gutter!
Move aside!
'Monobina was right'
'International hockey had stopped
during the Second World War.'
'I took up shady jobs
here and there'
'And had fallen very low.'
'But now, I will rise again.'
'I will rise now.'
Your information is absolutely right.
Wadia sir is staying here.
But you cannot go
in dressed like this.
Only members are allowed inside.
And this box holds
50 cigarettes.
- You know
- Mr. Wadia
Good morning.
You! What are you doing here?
Mr. Wadia, this is the madman
I was telling you about.
Waiter, throw him out
Mr. Wadia, I only need a minute
Just one minute!
- It's alright
- Mr. Wadia
- He's saying something.
- It's alright.
Mr. Das, since you're already here
Make your point in
the shortest way possible.
Mr. Wadia
Thank you.
Mr. Wadia, you're the President
of the Hockey Federation.
Mr. Mehta, you're the Secretary.
I'll respect your time,
and get straight to the point.
The date for the London Olympics
has been announced
I'd like you to give me the
responsibility of the hockey team.
Why talk about this now?
The Olympics are still 2 years away.
Sir, 2 years will pass
in an instant.
Mr. Wadia, India hasn't played
an international match in 10 years
Because of the war.
We don't even have
a national team today!
As you both know.
Mr. Wadia, I have a proposal for you.
- I will find players
- Mr. Wadia, this is a waste of time.
This man has a terrible
reputation!
I'm not talking about
my reputation.
I'm talking about the
nation's reputation.
Mr. Wadia, we hold a record,
with three gold medals.
But as British India.
I've heard that we'll
soon be independent.
And if free India loses in the Olympics,
wouldn't it be embarrassing?
The whole world will dismiss us.
Everyone will say that we
always won under the British.
But couldn't win without
the British!
Our country is the
world champion of hockey
- And should always be!
- Calm down, Mr. Das.
Calm down.
What you say is true.
But the fact is I have heard
some bad things about you.
I know what you must have heard.
You must have heard that
Tapan is a cheat, a drunkard
Sells his wife's jewelry
Siphons money
Keeps fighting with everyone.
Am I right?
Sir, I am a crazy Bengali.
I admit that everything
you heard is absolutely true.
But another, bigger
truth is that
I love hockey.
I love my country.
Mr. Wadia, I know this game.
I am the only man
in this entire country
Who can promise you
that I will form a team
That will go to the Olympics
and bring back the gold medal!
I promise!
'God bless Mr. Wadia.'
'What a fine Parsi gentleman.'
'First, he cleared his throat,
and lit his pipe.'
'Then he gave it
some thought'
'But eventually gave me
permission to scout new talent.'
Thank you, Mr. Wadia.
Thank you.
'As I left, I had only
one thing on my mind.'
'I had to visit a very old friend.'
What say, then?
Will you be the captain?
I'm retired now, Bengali.
This is my team, now.
Gwalior Colts.
We saw a dream together
in Berlin
Maybe you've forgotten.
I haven't forgotten, Bengali.
But like you have to
pass the ball in hockey
Sometimes you have to
pass on your dreams in life.
You just watch.
This new generation will
fulfill our dream.
I'm sure I will
find good players.
But I need you to lead them.
Where will I find someone like you?
It's next to impossible.
Imtiaz.
Imtiaz Shah.
He'll be the right captain.
'I thought Samrat's
choice was perfect.'
'Imtiaz was in the army.'
'But after witnessing
British conduct during the War'
'He quit the army and
joined Netaji's army, the INA.'
'Then the War ended.'
'And after Netaji
disappeared mysteriously'
'The INA disbanded.'
'Imtiaz was left with
nowhere to go.'
Imtiaz, how are you?
You look really smart in this.
A real army officer.
I am no longer in any army.
But I need you in my army.
You're making an army?
Sit.
The Olympics are coming up.
Samrat has refused to play.
He said I'll find other
good players.
But when I asked him
who will be the captain?
Samrat suggested just one name.
Your name.
Samrat is too kind, Tapan.
But I have quit hockey.
And why should I play?
To help the British?
No, to avenge the 200 years
of British enslavement.
We will be independent soon.
You fought the British
with the INA
Didn't you?
But now we must defeat
them on their own soil
On their field, and
in front of their own people.
Imagine.
What say?
- Nice.
- I knew it.
Now one more thing
You live in Amritsar.
And some rich men there
want to start a hockey club.
I've already fixed
your meeting with them.
Now
What happened?
Why are you laughing?
When you've already arranged
everything, then why ask me?
You haven't changed at all, Tapan.
So, you're here early
in the morning today?
I've got hockey practice
in the afternoon
And wanted to see my
lady luck in the morning.
- So, are you done now?
- Not yet.
I better leave before
the milkman shows up.
What a lucky man.
He gets to see you everyday.
Stay a bit
You should buy a buffalo.
So you can show up
every morning to sell milk.
See you then.
Are you Himmat Singh?
Yes.
Do you play hockey?
- Arrest him.
- Come on.
Let me go! Why are you arresting me?
What happened?
Hey!
Salute him. He's the IG.
Salute him!
It's quite alright.
You are the hockey player.
Is that a crime?
I will enlist you in the police.
You will play for
the Punjab Police Team.
You've got the wrong man.
I will never join the police!
In my family, we put the Revolution
above all else!
The police has beaten
my father many times.
Center forward for sure.
What the hell!
Sergeant, get him!
Are you alright?
- They said you tried to run away.
- Yes, I did.
I don't want to join the Police.
I don't want to play
hockey for them.
- In fact, I'll rather kill these
- Calm down.
This much anger is unhealthy.
Do you have faith in yourself?
Do you sincerely want
our well being?
- Yes.
- Then join the Police.
How could you say that, father?
How many times have
they beaten you brutally?
- And now
- That's exactly why I am saying this.
You can save a few innocent
ones from their cruelty.
Try to understand, son.
Sometimes life gives
us strange opportunities.
Imtiaz happily agreed
to be the team's captain.
But I went back to Bombay
before recruiting others,
to appease my captain at home.
Hey
Remember when I pawned your jewelry?
Look, I've got it back!
At least give me a little smile.
I just fed you something sweet.
Don't make me say something bitter now.
Alright?
Now go.
Wait.
You know that I
Yes, I know.
Go!
Long live the prince!
Long live Prince Raghubir Pratap Singh!
- Glory to the prince!
- Glory to the prince!
Is your prince a ruler
or a political leader?
He's the ruler of our hearts.
Prince Raghubir Pratap Singh
is a brilliant hockey player.
The Thakur of Balrampur.
'They say miracles often
happen near a dargah.'
'And I was witnessing
one right now.'
'Raghubir's skill gave me
goosebumps'
'Just like when I saw
Samrat play for the first time.'
'I said to myself'
'This guy is a genius.'
- Greetings, Your Highness.
- Greetings.
- All okay?
- Yes, sir.
Take care.
Brother, very good. Very good.
- Thank you.
- Where did you learn to play like this?
As if anyone could teach me?
I was born with this talent.
I noticed.
It looked like you were
playing alone on the field.
You're absolutely right.
Not just in Dev-e-Shareef
I am the best player
in the entire United Province.
Now you should play bigger games.
- Bigger games?
- For the National Team.
The selections are in a month.
- What is your name?
- Tapan Das.
From the selection committee.
- I'm scouting new talent.
- Pleased to meet you, Mr. Tapan.
But who are you, to select me?
Don't be fooled by how I look!
- I am just
- I get it.
Fine I'll be in touch.
I'll leave for the station.
- Mr. Tapan.
- Yes
- I'll drop you to the station.
- Oh!
What a lucky day!
- Come
- After you.
Brother, I am not in a hurry.
You can drive a bit slower.
Slow down.
What's wrong, Prince?
Did the car break down?
Hey!
Why are you taking off
your clothes?
He even took off his pants!
He went clothed, but
returned naked
What a man you are!
You give away all your
clothes to the needy
But in hockey, you don't
pass to your own teammates!
Why did you keep the underwear?
Should've given that away too!
Some things should be held on to.
They can come in handy later.
Hey, you
Who is it?
Hold on.
- You
- Himmat! What are you doing?
- Who are you?
- Himmat!
- Who is he?
- Manmeet, my uncle's son.
He's my cousin.
Sorry I thought
he was harassing you.
You think he can harass anyone?!
He'd fly away if a girl
even breathed near him!
Unbelievable! First he hit me,
and now you're disrespecting me!
As if you've got any respect
to begin with!
Now go.
Sorry, bro
And you, Himmat.
Think before you start
hitting anyone.
Or someday you'll
get in big trouble
And your apologies won't help.
It was a mistake.
I'll go away if you want me to.
I thought you will
bring a buffalo.
But you brought a bicycle instead.
If you don't like it, shall I
come to you on a groom's horse?
If that's how it is,
how about tomorrow?
I can't come tomorrow.
The selectors are
coming from Bombay
For the National team.
And Imtiaz was saying
that I have a great chance.
Even if you do get selected
They'll just make you
sit on the bench.
I am a center forward.
Imtiaz himself made me
center forward.
My center forward, huh.
I can see you dribbling the
ball like this, and this, and this
Stop it, someone might see us!
Nutcase.
Chicken.
How's it going, boys?
When we brave hearts walk
with pride
The world will know we've arrived.
They won't be able
to take their eyes off us
We'll defeat everyone
and bring home the Gold.
We'll bring home the Gold.
As we walk with zest and zeal.
We know where our target lies.
Don't blame us, when
We'll defeat everyone
and bring home the Gold.
Let's watch where this
new journey takes them.
No one knows whether
this path they chose
Will take them to
their destination or not.
We'll bring home the Gold.
We'll bring home the Gold.
We'll bring home the Gold.
We'll defeat everyone
and bring home the Gold.
We'll bring home the Gold.
We'll bring home the Gold.
We'll bring home the Gold.
We'll defeat everyone
and bring home the Gold.
We'll bring home the Gold!
We'll bring back the Gold!
No matter the weather or season
We won't stop marching ahead.
We're the fanatics
who can't be stopped
We can't be stopped.
We're now holding hands
And our friends are close.
So why not sing
songs of victory?
Let's watch where this
new journey takes them.
No one knows whether
this path they chose
Will take them to
their destination or not.
We'll bring home the Gold.
We'll bring home the Gold.
We'll bring home the Gold.
We'll defeat everyone
and bring home the Gold.
We'll bring home the Gold.
We'll bring home the Gold.
We'll bring home the Gold.
We'll defeat everyone
and bring home the Gold.
We'll bring home the Gold.
We'll bring home the Gold.
We'll bring home the Gold.
We'll defeat everyone
and bring home the Gold.
We'll bring home the Gold.
We'll bring home the Gold.
We'll bring home the Gold.
We'll defeat everyone
and bring home the Gold!
We'll bring home the Gold.
We'll bring home the Gold.
We'll bring home the Gold.
We'll defeat everyone
and bring home the Gold!
Good morning, boys!
I am Imtiaz Shah,
captain of the team.
I've played with many of you before.
And I don't know some of you.
Tapan has told me
that you're all good players.
But, I don't want good players.
I want the best players!
The truth is, only half
of you will be selected
- To play for India.
- That's the Nawab of Balrampur.
Put in your blood and sweat!
Yes, sir.
The Prince is here.
- Good morning, Mr. Tapan.
- Good morning.
Good morning.
I am Raghubir Pratap Singh.
I'm a big fan.
I am late, were you saying
something important?
No, you arrived just in time.
Nothing important, just something
about blood and sweat. Join the line
Come on.
Excuse me.
Thank you.
So
Center forward
You will play center forward.
Hold on a minute, listen
I play center forward.
You see, when I was born,
the doctor told my father
"Congratulations, it's a center forward!"
You will all do as you're told.
- Got it?
- Yes, sir.
Now take your hockey sticks.
Mr. Mehta
Mr. Tapan
Pass!
Raghubir, pass!
I'm free, Raghubir!
Raghubir!
Hey, Prince
Are you deaf?
You don't pass the ball
I lost my voice yelling for it.
You're from Punjab.
There are no deaf people
in Balrampur.
And by the way
Are you some great legend
that I must listen to?
I am a Thakur.
Got it?
As if I'd ever surrender
the ball to you.
Out of my way.
Ladies and gentlemen
Last week, the Prime
Minister of England announced
That India will be independent
before August 1948.
Which means, ladies and gentlemen
This will be the first team
to play for independent India.
Behave yourself!
Ladies and gentlemen,
our team for the Indian Olympics
Our captain Imtiaz Ali Shah!
Thank you, Tapan!
- Our vice captain, Sadiq Abdullah!
- Sadiq!
Parambir Kullar.
Tej Singh Randhawa.
Aasim Bilal.
Himmat Singh.
Bashir Ahmed.
Raghubir Pratap Singh.
Russell Fonseca.
Shakur Akhtar.
James Cullen.
Ashley Rose.
- Thank you.
- Waheed Younis.
And Aquib Ansari.
Thank you, ladies and gentlemen.
And thanks to the one man
who brought us all together.
Mr. Tapan Das.
Tapan!
Tapan, I must admit that
I never completely trusted you.
But you turned out
to be a man of your word.
So Tapan, we're going to make you
the Joint Manager of our team!
Along, of course, with Mr. Mehta.
Come, Mr. Mehta.
Congratulations.
Come say a few words.
Thank you, Mr. Wadia.
Thank you, boys.
Thank you
I can't say cheers
Because Prohibition is in effect.
But I can ask for some tea.
So waiters, please serve the tea.
My brother often talks
about you
- Tell him I said hello.
- Of course.
Shakur, don't drink that!
It's alcohol.
Alcohol in a teacup?
- This is Tapan's tea.
- Special.
Hey
It's champagne.
Don't gulp it all down,
it should be sipped.
I am from Punjab.
Don't teach a fish how to swim.
Cheers, boys.
- To hockey, and
- India.
Free India!
Cheers.
Oh the boy said he came
from far in a motorcar
But forgive me, fella!
Oh boy! Don't you see that lad?
I'm losing heart to that man,
I tell ya.
My heart is overwhelmed with joy.
Don't judge me tonight
Just watch me match the beat.
My heart is overwhelmed with joy.
Don't judge me tonight
Just watch me match the beat.
This mister has
become a twister.
He's gonna create a stir tonight.
Madam, if you've got guts
Then come on and dance!
Come dance, Monobina!
Let our hearts be one
And shake a leg with me.
Listen to me, Monobina.
Try to understand
The night is still young.
Dance with me, Monobina!
Oh the boy said he came
from far in a motorcar
But forgive me, fella!
Oh boy! Don't you see that lad?
I'm losing heart to that man,
I tell ya.
As our eyes meet
Our hearts skip a beat.
It's how we secretly communicate.
Lock eyes with me, sweetheart.
Let's take things further
Let's go beyond all limits tonight.
Come and dance, Monobina!
Let our hearts be one
And shake a leg with me.
Listen to me, Monobina.
Try to understand
The night is still young.
Dance with me, Monobina!
Oh the boy said he came
from far in a motorcar
But forgive me, fella!
Oh boy! Don't you see that lad?
I'm losing heart to that man,
I tell ya.
Lovers like you are dime a dozen.
Don't try your
luck with us dames.
This is just the beginning
The night is still young.
Who knows what stories
might blossom tonight.
Come and dance, Monobina!
Let our hearts be one
And shake a leg with me.
Dance with me, Monobina!
O sweetheart
I like you very much.
But why create a scene here?
You don't understand
Let's get out of here.
Don't be naughty anymore.
O sweetheart
I like you very much.
But why create a scene here?
You don't understand
Let's get out of here.
Don't be naughty anymore.
Ladies and gentlemen
Team India is going to
go to the Olympics.
And today you will get to see
A demonstration of their game,
in your very own city of Allahabad.
Mr. Tapan!
Hey driver, can't you
drive faster?
- He's my older brother.
- Hello.
- Where were you?
- Am I late?
Oh, not at all, Mr. Prince!
Himmat couldn't come either.
There's trouble in Punjab.
You're going to play
center forward today.
- Really?
- Of course.
- Thank you, Tapan.
- Don't look so happy.
Express your joy on the field.
Here, take your hockey stick.
Come on
Raghubir Pratap Singh is
sprinting ahead with the ball alone
He's tackled the first defender,
and the second
Raghubir!
- Raghubir!
- Raghubir, pass!
- Raghubir!
- Raghubir!
Pass the damn ball!
Just watch!
Raghubir Pratap Singh
scores a great goal!
Very good. You played very well.
Here, here!
- Come on Raghubir!
- Raghubir!
Raghubir, here!
Raghubir, pass!
- Pass, Raghubir.
- Raghubir!
Raghubir, pass!
- Well played.
- Imtiaz
I told you I'll score goals.
There you are.
If you like playing alone
You should play tennis,
or badminton.
Hockey is a team game.
You play well, but then
you create this trouble.
I try to entertain the
audience while playing.
Look at them
Chanting my name.
Raghubir! Raghubir! Raghubir!
Go on
'The next morning, Imtiaz and I
left for Amritsar.'
'We had to decide a winning strategy.'
5 June, 1947.
This is the evening news.
After a shocking announcement,
the nation is to be partitioned into
India and Pakistan.
This news has led to riots
in parts of Bengal and Punjab.
Himmat!
Hurry up, Himmat.
- Tapan sir.
- Surprise!
- Imtiaz.
- Himmat Singh!
What brings you here?
I've been posted
at the railway station.
Tell me something
Why doesn't this train
go to Lahore anymore?
The riots are getting
out of hand.
Both here, and there.
Come on.
Come, I'll drop you home.
Don't worry about me.
Noor Mohammad
must have sent his car.
I'll manage.
I am not worried, brother
But as you wish.
Sit in the car,
I'll load your luggage.
What happened?
Imtiaz!
Hey, what happened?
Paaji!
Let go of him!
Hey, don't hurt him!
- Leave him.
- Move.
I will kill you!
- Hand him over to us!
- Why?
He's one of us.
He's not one of us!
He's a Muslim!
Do you even know
who this man is?!
He's an INA officer!
He's the captain of our hockey team!
We don't care!
Let me go!
Himmat Grab him!
Want more petrol?!
- Tapan
- Let's go!
Imtiaz
- Run!
- Come on
Get out of here!
- Get the Muslims!
- Kill them all!
No, Imtiaz!
- No, Imtiaz.
- Tapan
Imtiaz, don't worry
about your wife and kids.
- Where are they?
- They are safe in Lahore.
This place isn't safe anymore,
they've destroyed everything.
Here, take my car keys
and get out of here.
Imtiaz, please leave for now.
When it is safer
I'll come to Lahore
personally for you.
But you must leave now.
I won't return from Lahore.
Why do you say that?
Imtiaz, you are the captain
of the Indian team!
I was the captain
But my country is different now.
I don't like the sound of that.
I don't like saying it.
I've seen many
better days, Tapan.
Netaji's Azad Hind Army.
We had three Generals
Sahgal, Dhillon, Shahnawaz
But today that army has lost
to it's own people.
All my hopes have
Burned to ash.
But our team will fall
apart, Sadiq!
So what?
The new country will have
a new team.
And it will be just us.
'Us'?
I am not alone, Shakur.
Other Muslims are coming with me.
But there are also millions
who have chosen not to go.
What about them?
Speak for yourself.
Sadiq, Meerut is my home.
It's where my ancestors are buried.
And Meerut is in India.
So how can some other place
Be my country?
Take care of yourself.
Without the Brits, we
Anglos are in trouble.
Let me think
I'm not buying that, James.
Come on, the truth. Please.
Some of these lads
are migrating to Australia.
They've already chartered a ship.
And they've asked us to come.
'We did achieve Independence'
'But at a great cost.'
'The team I had put together'
'Fell to pieces, just like the country.'
'Imtiaz, Sadiq, Aasim, Bashir,
Waheed and Aquib went to Pakistan'
'While Russell, James and
Ashley went to Australia'
'And my dream was shattered
right in front of my eyes.'
Sir James Benson.
- Good afternoon gentlemen.
- Good afternoon, sir.
I have good news.
The Indian team has been
struck down the middle.
How did you manage that?
I can't take credit for it.
Lord Mountbatten is the one,
we should thank.
The partition has divided the team.
Half the players are in Pakistan.
And half in India.
Sounds to me like we might have
two problems instead of one.
Surely both countries will send
teams in now.
They might send the team.
Let me ensure you that there
isn't enough time
For either to put together strong
contending sides.
Yes, we will return to
the Hockey arena after 20 years.
And we will win.
Where are you going?
Eat something.
I am not hungry.
I'm thirsty.
I can see what you're thirsty for.
You want to go out like this?
In this state?
Yes
But what can I do?
Nothing.
Now let me go.
Tapan You can't even
stand up straight.
How can I stand
When the ground
under my feet has moved?
My life is a mess.
I am finished, Monobina.
My life is meaningless.
It's all over.
Bengali
Samrat!
What have you done to yourself?
Come on Get up.
- Let's go home.
- No, brother.
Monobina is worried.
What's the point?
Our team is destroyed, brother.
Bloody Radcliffe
A guy who can't tell
Ludhiana apart from Lahore
Has drawn a border
through our country.
He drew a line like
it was his father's backyard.
Careful. You'll fall down.
I've already fallen pretty low.
What a beautiful dream, brother
Our team will play for free India.
Well, India is free now
But there is no team anymore.
That's not true, Bengali.
We still have some good players.
Hardly
They don't even know
how to play together as a team.
Get up, Bengali.
No, I don't want to go anywhere.
Get up, Bengali!
On your feet, Bengali!
You know, you're a crazy man.
But you know what
I am crazy too.
Even I have dreams.
It's bad enough that
the team fell apart.
But don't let your dream fail.
Don't lose hope!
Look
I've taken three months' leave
Go find players, and I'll train them.
Samrat
With your support,
I'll find new talent
And a training ground
And a hostel, and the funds
I'll organize everything.
But only with your support.
I am right here, Bengali!
Thank you, brother.
Thank you very much.
I'm not drunk anymore
Tapan, who has time to
worry about hockey?
The country was partitioned,
there are riots everywhere
Aren't you ashamed?
'Mr. Mehta said that the funds
would take at least a month.'
'I said Oh my God, a month!'
'But that's too late.'
'I decided to find another way out.'
- No!
- One minute, listen
- No, sorry.
- Mr. Joshi Mr. Joshi!
Sorry Mr. Das, but I can't help you.
Sir, this is for our country.
'All the officers who were
supposed to support hockey'
'Refused to help me.'
A cup of tea, please!
Greetings
Would you like to make
a donation?
Sir, would you like to
make a donation?
Sir, just a minute
'With all other doors closed,
I went to a Buddhist monastery.'
'I was sure that even if they
don't support hockey'
'The monks would
support people in need.'
Usually, the monastery does not
allow outside activities
But your case is different.
Because our Guru
is a big hockey fan.
Take your shoes off first.
Just to hear the commentary
of the 1936 final
He journeyed for two days
on foot!
This way.
Sit.
He has taken a vow of silence.
He hasn't spoken for 5 years.
- Hasn't said a word for 5 years?
- But he listens.
You may express your concern.
Guruji I am Tapan Das.
Joint Manager, national hockey team.
We're facing some funding problems.
We need rooms and a training
ground for three months.
And you have both.
I'd be greatly obliged
if you could help us. Please.
He's thinking about it.
- He refused.
- I can see that. I'm not blind.
Don't be angry.
Anger makes the soul impure.
I'll worry about my soul later.
For now, my concern is
how I'm going to call
- a great player like Samrat...
- Samrat?!
Guruji!
Will Samrat himself come here?
If you permit us,
he'll even visit your home.
- Will I get to meet Samrat?
- Of course. Every day.
Granted.
What a fine gentlemen!
He broke his five-year vow of silence.
Doesn't matter.
He can take the vow again.
It's normal for you guys.
But 25 of us will be living here.
Is that okay?
You'll have to arrange your own food.
With this taken care of,
I'll manage that too.
But 25 people is okay, right?
Okay, thank you.
Kirit brother
I need some money, like I told you before.
Brother, please hear me out.
I'll return the money with interest.
I'm not trying to cheat you.
Please believe me...
The rascal hung up.
Tapan!
Yeah. Yes.
- Listen
- Yeah.
Yes, Mr. Patil.
Did you mull over my problem?
Oh, my!
You and Mrs. Patil
have agreed to help me!
I am really touched.
Thank you very much, brother.
Thank you very much.
Special thanks to Mrs. Patil.
Please, brother. Thank you.
You know Monobina,
Mr. Patil is a very wealthy man.
You know what he said?
He will provide all the rations!
And Mrs. Patil will run
the kitchen for free.
What a noble lady
Why should she run the kitchen?
What do you mean?
She wants to help out
and serve the country.
And she's a good cook too.
She's a noble lady.
She does everything.
She's a very helping lady.
I have helped you all these years,
and suddenly this Mr. Patil
Who is Mr. Patil?
And his wife is a noble lady?
Listen, I will run the kitchen.
And I will be the cook.
I need big vessels for cooking.
I'll arrange the vessels,
but Mrs. Patil said that
She'll also take care
of the expenses
I will take care
of the expenses.
Take all my jewelry,
and pawn them for money.
- No darling, it doesn't look nice
- 'Noble lady!'
I'll get it right away.
What a noble wife I have.
My love, this is
the story of my heart
That I cannot express
with words.
My love, this is
the story of my heart
That I cannot express
with words.
We are bound together
no matter the difficulties.
Nothing will ever come
between us.
Your eyes cast a spell on me.
Your eyes cast a spell on me.
My benefactor is stealing my heart.
My heart's no longer in my control.
My heart's no longer in my control.
It feels drawn towards you.
What
What are you doing?
What is wrong with you?
You eat so much fish,
but still no brains!
What should I do, then?
Take your shoes off first!
Otherwise, you'll keep slipping.
My wife is a beauty with brains!
Now hurry up!
Come show me a
glimpse of your face.
I want to see my reflection
in your eyes.
My world now revolves
around you.
Come show me a
glimpse of your face.
I want to see my
reflection in your eyes.
My world now revolves
around you.
Even if we're
beset by tribulations
I'll still have no complaints.
I will take on the world
But not without you.
My love, this is
the story of my heart
That I cannot express
with words.
We are one and the same
like body and soul
Stay with me forever!
Careful with my luggage.
Yes, your Highness!
The ball has come to
Samrat once again
Advancing quickly, the German
fullback tries to stop him
Three German player try
to block Samrat
But he maneuvers his way
swiftly towards the goal
And scores!
Let me see that.
Nice case.
Hold on to this
And forget the other luggage.
I don't understand
All you need here is
your stick and your uniform.
Okay.
You may leave.
His Highness will
carry his own luggage, yes?
Yes.
What? You too. Go on.
- Devang Chaturvedi.
- Raghubir Pratap Singh.
May I help?
Please.
Percy, come here!
I've saved a bed for you, man.
Himmat, over here
Leave them to their
pork vindaloo.
We've got our tandoori chicken.
Forget it.
You'll only get
vegetarian food here.
Really?
What is this place?
Even my stables are
nicer than this place.
Come with me.
So, after careful deliberation
and watching you play
I have decided everyone's positions.
Himmat, Suryakant, Daulat
Center forward.
Raghubir, Tej Singh
Inside right.
Chandan, Sukhdev
Inside left.
Devang, Percy, Vilas
On the wing.
Langford, Meghdut, Kingshuk
Midfield.
Shakur and Parambir
Defense.
- Is that clear?
- Yes, sir.
Good.
Dismissed!
May I say something?
Yes, go on.
Perhaps you think I'm
just some rich brat.
But give me a chance.
I play at center forward.
I can show you.
I have other players to
play at center forward.
But I need a strong inside right,
and you're the best man for it.
You really call yourself
a center forward?
The man who attacks the goal.
Do you have the strength and
speed to play at center forward?
What?
What can I say?
Say nothing, just watch.
Meghdut, Madan, Langford
Come and defend.
Watch me.
Now that's a center forward.
But even I can do that.
You know what,
let's make it five defenders.
Your Highness!
Look at that, he left
Raghubir!
Stop sulking, come here!
Come on, hurry up!
- Yes, Mr. Tapan
- Sit.
Yes?
What a player you are
What do you think?
He will
Make us all proud.
And the whole nation.
Brother, of all your matches
In which match did you play the best?
The Berlin Olympics final!
In which you scored five goals!
Baton Cup.
Jhansi Heroes vs Calcutta Customs.
How many goals did you score?
Not even one.
Not even one How was it
the best then?
Well, my team had mostly
young players from Gwalior
So the opposition only
marked me.
After all, I was Samrat,
the famous goalscorer.
So they surrounded me
completely.
I said, 'alright'
Slowly
I lured their defense to one side
And they followed me to
try and stop me.
When I saw the field
open up
I passed the ball to a
guy called Ismail
On the other side of the field.
Ismail was completely free,
he ran with the ball
Straight to the goal!
You played chess with them!
That was the only goal
of the match.
It's like they say
The best players don't just
smash the ball into the goal
The best players also pass
the ball into positions
From where goals can be scored.
Yes.
Well said, Bengali.
Mr. Mehta
Mr. Mehta!
Mr. Mehta
I'm so happy to see you!
- I knew you are a great man!
- Yes yes, it's okay
The boys' morale will be
boosted once they see you!
- Any good news for us?
- Yes, yes
The Federation has passed
your funds.
- Mr. Mehta, you are great!
- That's enough
- Stop buttering me up.
- As if you're a slice of bread
Sorry Mr. Mehta
Here's our team
This is your team?
Your Olympic team?
Hey Hey!
Hey, what's wrong with you guys?
Why are you all fighting?
He'll never improve.
Stop fighting now!
- But
- Stop, now!
Mr. Wadia trusts him too much.
- Why don't you lodge a complaint?
- Of course I will.
Go run a lap of the ground!
- Run a lap of the ground!
- Tell him.
- Mr. Mehta
- No need to say anything.
This is the team you
wanted funds for?
This team has no unity,
nor any discipline
Without a real team,
why do you need funds?
- I understand but
- I'm sorry Tapan
I have to answer to Mr. Wadia.
I can't waste his money.
He trusts me.
- I really...
- I'm sorry, Tapan, that's all.
- Mr. Mehta, look, listen to me
- I'm sorry
- Leave me!
- Mr. Mehta, wait
We have no more money,
Mr. Mehta!
Mr. Mehta!
You know, I feel that
Truman's doctrine
Is extremely USSR-centered.
Mr. Wadia, it's for you.
He says it's urgent.
Please, just excuse me.
- Hello.
- Hello?
Mr. Wadia, this is Tapan.
Yes Tapan, what is it?
Mr. Mehta had come to
our training camp.
You said he would sanction funds,
but he refused!
How can I create a team now?
Mr. Mehta did call me.
He told me about the infighting
within the camp.
I'm sorry Tapan, but Mr. Mehta
has made the right decision.
We cannot waste funds.
Mr. Wadia, Mr. Mehta is a
very negative man.
Remember I said I would form
a team, and I did, didn't I?
But the partition messed
it all up.
Please trust me, give me a chance
and I'll form a new team!
Let me think about it, Tapan.
Please sir, we don't have
time to think.
In the last month, my wife and I
have put all our money into this.
Without the funds, all our
hopes will stall forever.
Sir, I promise
I will create a new team.
You had also promised
That you'd win the Olympic Gold.
Tell me the truth, Tapan
Can these boys win the gold?
Not only can they win it
They will win it.
Okay Tapan, you will
have your money.
Good luck!
Thank you, Mr. Wadia.
Thank you.
'I did promise Mr. Wadia
that we'll win the gold'
'But I was running out of time.'
'The Olympics were just
around the corner.'
'Our team was technically
ready.'
'But even within the team'
'Everyone had formed
their own little groups.'
'The Punjabis
The boys from Bombay'
'North Indians
East Indians'
'Both of us knew that we
had to find a solution.'
Boys, gather around. Gather around.
Quickly! Run, run! Gather around
Good.
Now listen carefully.
You don't need your
hockey sticks today.
- No sticks?
- No, not today.
Just one task for today.
See those bricks?
You have to pick them up
and keep them over there.
- Okay?
- But you cannot use a cart.
Use your hands, alright?
- Come on, quick, quick.
- Come on.
Eyes on your goal,
with all your heart
Unleash your spirit!
Unstoppable like a river,
charge through
- Till the end!
- Go, go!
- Hurry!
- Eyes on your goal, with all your heart.
Unleash your spirit!
Unstoppable like a river, charge through.
- Come on!
- Till the end!
Oh, man!
Very good, very good.
Well done.
Now pick up these bricks
and put them back.
- What?
- Sir?
- Sir
- Sir, what are you saying?
What a joke!
Are we here to play hockey,
or carry bricks?
Do you think they'll just
run around all day, or will they wise up?
They'll keep running
until they do.
Again
- Sir?!
- Do it again.
Sir!
- No, sir, please
- Sir!
We're done, sir.
Any questions?
No, sir.
We'll do it, sir.
How?
Come on, boys! Come on!
Get up!
Hold on. Wait.
We're doing something wrong.
Everyone form a straight line
to the end.
- Got it, line formation.
- Come on, come on
Come on. Make a line.
Praise the Lord!
Now do you get it?
Hard work, talent and effort
is not enough.
Teamwork makes your job easier.
No matter the training
Until you're united,
and support each other
You will not win!
- To win, you need?
- Teamwork!
Run faster!
Run faster Himmat!
Faster, faster, faster!
When we enter the field
We become a storm
That shatters everything
in it's way!
We stop at nothing.
We bow down to nobody.
We will march all the way
to our destination!
This isn't just food we are preparing.
It's our revenge against
200 years of enslavement.
Hurry up with the vegetables!
There is a dream taking root
To prove a point!
We become heroes wherever we go.
For the whole world to see!
We'll leave everyone behind!
We'll make our way
together somehow
From here, and there,
and everywhere, we'll make our way!
We'll make our way
together somehow
From here, and there,
and everywhere, we'll make our way!
Three months just flew by.
10 of them are definitely
Olympic material.
Easily.
But who do we make Captain?
Raghubir?
He's the best player.
But the captain should be
able to unite the team.
He has the enthusiasm.
But Devang Chaturvedi
He's got the temperament.
And Himmat?
He's our trump card, Tapan.
Use him wisely.
A telegram from Mr. Wadia,
from New York!
For me.
Read it.
Return from New York delayed.
- I hereby give consent to the team.
- Oh!
Very good.
Fantastic. Fantastic.
Proceed with announcement.
Commendations to Mr. Tapan Das.
- Congratulations.
- Thank you, thank you.
- Well done, Tapan.
- Thank you.
Ladies and gentlemen
I am proud to announce
the Indian hockey team
For the 1948 Olympics.
Led by captain Devang Chaturvedi.
And vice captain
Raghubir Pratap Singh.
Please give them a big hand!
And now, I request my
dearest friend
Mr. Tapan Das
To entertain all of us,
as usual, with a beautiful song.
So let's enjoy!
I had the first peg with
my friends
And the second as medicine.
But the third caused the
explosion
That matched the beat!
The world drones on and on
While I can see only
my drink
And before I knew it
I lost count!
I lost control of myself
And danced on and on
Somebody please help me!
Because I'm intoxicated,
I'm really quite intoxicated!
I'm intoxicated,
I'm really quite intoxicated!
I'm intoxicated,
I'm really quite intoxicated!
I'm hit very hard,
the drinks were quite strong
I'm hit very hard,
I'm really quite intoxicated!
Today I'll celebrate, with
no guilt or apology!
Today I'll celebrate, with
no guilt or apology!
Everybody sing and dance
as you please!
It's an occasion to celebrate
Even if you've lost your wits
Please pick me up if
I fall down!
I'm intoxicated,
I'm really quite intoxicated!
I'm intoxicated,
I'm really quite intoxicated!
I'm intoxicated,
I'm really quite intoxicated!
I'm hit very hard,
the drinks were quite strong
I'm hit very hard,
I'm really quite intoxicated!
I'm intoxicated,
I'm really quite intoxicated!
I'm intoxicated,
I'm really quite intoxicated!
- Mr. Tapan!
- Tapan!
Tapan, here, take my hand.
Careful, careful
Slowly, slowly
Please move aside
This man has no need of enemies.
He will ruin himself.
He is too irresponsible a man to
take our team to the Olympics.
He will embarrass us all.
You're absolutely right.
Call for an urgent
committee meeting tonight.
Such behavior cannot be tolerated.
Impossible.
But sir, what about Mr. Wadia?
He's in New York, isn't he?
We'll inform him later.
Wake up! Wake up!
Why are you hitting me?
What have I done now?
Sweetheart, you've done nothing.
This time they did
what needed to be done.
Look!
- What is this?
- Your death certificate.
They kicked you out of your job.
'I swore never to drink alcohol
again in my life.'
'I begged the discipline committee,
but they rejected me.'
'And eventually,
the team that I assembled'
'Left for London without me.'
Cheers!
Brother!
Himmat Singh!
- Bilaal!
- Hey, Parambir!
- Brother.
- Sadiq, how are you?
- All okay?
- All good back home?
- All good at home?
- All good.
I think we're in a good place
with the whole situation
with India and Pakistan.
I know these men, Stanley.
They're strong teams on either side.
Much stronger than us.
Damn it Hanley, why do you
think we made you manager?
Find a way to beat the wogs!
We're finally playing
them after 20 years.
Right blow to English prestige
if we go down now.
Sorry, I haven't got a magic wand.
Fine, then I'll find one.
'The British knew that India
and Pakistan had strong teams.'
'So they found a way to ensure
only one of us reaches the semi-finals.'
This is a ruse by the British.
They put India and
Pakistan in the same group.
So what?
- What do you mean?
- You don't understand.
If India and Pakistan
are in the same group
Then one of us will
be eliminated early.
And there are only weak
teams in the British pool.
They will breeze through
to the semi-finals.
Go and lodge a complaint.
Are you trying to teach me my job?
The pools have been made.
It's done.
Why? It's not done.
They do as they please,
and we just watch?
Don't we get any respect?
Mr. Mehta,
I think you should talk to them.
Yes, you can't just
let them get away with this.
You have to do something.
Tell me
Who is the manager of this team?
Me Or you guys?
Stop trying to teach me.
Andthis
What is this?
This anonymous letter.
Who wrote this? Your leader?
'The allowance is not
on time'
'And if it is,
it's handed out openly'
'Tapan sir would put
it in an envelope.'
The thing about Tapan is
He might even hand over your
allowance in a bottle of whiskey.
Tapan isn't here now.
But I am.
So no need to boss me around.
- Good morning, sir.
- Good morning.
Hey
Open this.
BRITISH TOAD
Who did that to my room?
Tell me.
And what did you write?
"British Toad."
As if I am a British slave!
Fine
No more allowance for anyone.
That's it.
Who do you think you are?
You'll know who I am
when I take action.
- We'll take action first
- Surya!
We won't come to
practice anymore.
You can do whatever you want.
Alright.
We'll see.
Move.
- He should be thrashed!
- What a pain in the neck!
What do we do about him?
What can I say?
I'm just missing Mr. Tapan.
Thank you.
London, how are you?
'Mr. Wadia,
what a fine Parsi gentleman.'
'As soon as he heard about
Mr. Mehta's mess'
'He called me up himself
and said Tapan, we need you.'
Excuse me, where's the bus?
It's left for the Indian Gymkhana, sir.
Hey What are you
doing here?
How are you, Mr. Mehta?
Welcome. Welcome.
- Who called you here?
- Mr. Wadia!
What a fine Parsi gentleman!
Do you have an official letter?
I don't need one, he
came himself from America!
Mr. Wadia!
Mr. Mehta!
'The first thing I did was work
with the Pakistan manager'
'And create a big stir.'
'How could India and Pakistan
be in the same pool?'
The committee is happy to
present a new list of fixtures.
'The committee had to concede.'
'And the three strongest teams'
'India, Pakistan and Britain'
'Were put in different pools.'
'So India and Pakistan
were now in different pools.'
'Both teams now had a fair chance
of advancing in the tournament.'
May the best team win!
Captain Imtiaz, with the
corrected fixtures
Do you think you will make it
to the semi-finals or finals?
Not just that, in fact
We'll take home the gold medal.
Because we aren't here
just to play hockey.
We are here to settle the score
after 200 years of enslavement.
We have a very old dream.
After we win and Pakistan's
flag is hoisted
And our national anthem
is played
The world will stand up
and listen.
We've come to
fulfill this age-old dream.
Mr. Tapan Das, any comments?
Ditto!
'2,500 doves were set free
during the Opening Ceremony.'
'The poor doves had no idea'
'That even as they flew
to spread peace'
'On the field below them
Was war.'
Parambir, Shakur, Meghdut
- Good luck.
- Thank you, sir.
- Good luck. Do your best.
- Yes. Thank you.
- Good luck.
- Thanks.
Himmat, you aren't playing
this match.
Come on, boys!
Pass to Raghubir!
Raghubir, come on!
Yes!
'I knew that all the teams were
watching each other closely'
'To plan how to block
opposition players.'
'But I'm a smart Bengali.'
'I had revealed three of my aces.
Raghubir, Devang and Chandan.'
'But one ace was hidden
up my sleeve Himmat.'
Yeah, go!
Is Himmat going to play or not?
He will, at the right time.
Goal!
Why hasn't Himmat played yet?
He will, paaji. Be patient.
Welcome to the first semi-final
in the Olympic field hockey!
It's a big day for Great Britain.
Taking part in this event for
the first time in twenty years.
They're facing a Pakistan team
featuring five players
who were a familiar part
of the successful British Indian side.
The first time in history
that has happened.
- They're all good.
- Say hi to them for me.
Sure.
Tapan, you're here?
I came to wish you good luck.
Wish me good luck before the final.
With Allah's grace,
we'll surely defeat the British.
With Allah's grace.
Pakistan are in possession in this
semi-final as they try to come forward.
Waheed with a short pass
to Imtiaz Ali Shah
That's a rough tackle.
Ali is looking for the foul.
But there's no response from the umpire.
Britain pass the 25-meter line.
Inside the D area
George Morton with the attempt
And it's a goal!
Britain has scored their first goal
Come on, Imtiaz!
Great Britain have the ball back
And look to counter down
the left hand side.
No. 5, Terry Gallagher passes
Stan Crayston moves into
the D cleverly
Stan Crayston with the shot
And another goal!
With another fantastic finish
Great Britain have doubled
their lead before halftime.
Pakistan are running out of time
in the second half
Only fifteen minutes to go
Pakistan are two goals
behind and
Their most dangerous player,
Imtiaz Ali Shah
Is struggling against Britain's excellent
man-marking and physical play.
Saeed rolls it out, Basir stocks,
and Imtiaz shoots!
That's a goal for Pakistan!
Quick! Come on!
Only one more minute
of game play left.
Well done!
- Come on!
- Run!
Imtiaz works his magic
He dodges one player
One last chance now for Pakistan
But some miscommunication there,
and Waheed couldn't receive the pass!
Pakistan have squandered
their last chance.
In fact, it is all over!
And Great Britain
are through to the final!
They will get the
chance to go for Gold.
'The British had brought their
hockey team out after 20 years'
'And it looked like they would
play to win at any cost.'
'I decided to bring my fourth ace,
Himmat on to the field.'
Himmat?
Simran?
How are you?
Papa visited
your home yesterday.
My home? Why?
He wanted our families to
hear the commentary together.
- We have a radio, you know.
- I know.
Stop showing off.
Score a couple of goals
tomorrow.
It will seal our marriage.
I could easily do that,
but only if they let me play!
Why? Why won't they?
Have they taken you
there for fun?
And listen Don't forget.
Get gold for me.
You want jewelry?
No
I want the Gold medal.
If you insist, I'll bring it home.
Take care.
Alright then
Bye.
You know,
there's an Olympic rule.
You have to play
at least one minute
To get a winner's medal.
- Really?
- Yes
So even if we win the
gold or silver
He'll go back empty-handed.
Stop it.
Only the semi-final
and final left now.
And there's no guarantee
we'll play the final.
Right.
Listen, bro
Only the captain and
vice-captain decide the team.
And, you already have
a grudge with that Raghubir.
I cannot return empty-handed.
I'll do anything to ensure that.
Here, Shakur
Sorry, my mistake.
But you'll have to join us
- We need to talk.
- Of course, we'll talk.
But let's celebrate first.
Here.
Champagne.
I know you like gulping
it down. Go on!
What have I got to celebrate,
Your Highness?
I've been sitting out
all the games.
Look That's the captain's
decision or Tapan sir's.
I only look after this.
And, playing my game.
Why don't you plainly say
that you cancel my name?
And if you do
Have the guts
to say it to my face.
Look
I've got all the guts I need.
But I've never done
such a thing to anyone.
Why would I do it to you?
What's so special about you?
It's not what you think, Himmat.
This is entirely
Tapan sir's decision.
But if just he wanted me
to sit out
Why even bring me here?
He's got some problem
with me since day one.
I do
I do have a problem with you.
No matter how you play
the game
You're really handsome.
It makes me green with envy.
I'm trying to talk,
and you're making jokes!
You've shown your true colors.
I'll show you!
I'll show you!
- Stop it, man.
- Raghubir!
- Raghubir!
- Hey!
- I'll kill you!
- Come outside!
- Calm down, Raghubir. Calm down.
- No, Himmat.
Himmat! What are you doing?
He's the vice-captain.
Behave yourself!
I'm okay.
Excuse me.
Himmat
I never struck your
name off the list.
But now let me see how you play.
Alright
Devang, today's team.
Mr. Mehta has seen it.
Take a look.
Tapan sir, Suryakant should
continue at center forward.
- No, you didn't get it.
- No, I want him.
Listen to me.
I've been saving
Himmat for this moment.
Forget all that.
Last night he got drunk and
misbehaved with the vice captain.
- He even hit him!
- This is shocking!
This indiscipline
will not be tolerated!
There should be an inquiry
and disciplinary action.
Of course, Mr. Mehta.
But not now, after the game.
We need Himmat right now.
- What's wrong with us?
- That's not what I meant.
But the opponent has
seen your game.
They have studied you.
Three of four of them will mark you!
But they haven't seen
Himmat play.
He'll be a surprise package.
Mr. Mehta,
firstly Himmat's indiscipline
And, why change
a winning team now?
Why take the risk?
Not letting Himmat
play will be a bigger risk.
Tapan sir
Tell me, how many goals
do you want us to score?
Two, four, six? Tell me.
I like your confidence.
But my opinion is different.
- Believe me.
- Let's vote for it.
It vote no. And you?
Himmat should play.
Raghubir?
Devang?
I am sorry, Tapan sir.
But it's a no.
Himmat!
You're on the bench today.
I'm playing center forward.
There has been a change
in the lineup for India.
Suryakant Pant replaces Himmat Singh.
And just now Suryakant Pant
has arrived on the field
And he has replaced Himmat Singh.
Tapan sir, if you don't
want me to play
Then why embarrass me?
What did you say?
What did you say?
I didn't play you?
I had carefully hidden
you for this day.
But you ruined everything!
You just don't understand,
and nor do they.
You know what Samrat told me?
This boy
Pointing straight at you
"This boy is your trump card.
Use him wisely."
But you're so hot-headed.
You get angry!
What can I say?
That Raghubir has
made tall claims.
But let's see what he achieves!
Go rest
You must be a champion
at that by now.
India have made an attacking
start to the game
Raghubir Pratap Singh with
the ball in midfield
But the Netherlands are
man-marking him tightly!
Two defenders surround him
and he's forced to pass it backwards.
- Surya!
- Devang!
Suryakant Pant passes to
Devang Chaturvedi.
Great stick work and speed
by Devang
He's in the D
Devang shoots!
A great shot!
But a fantastic save! By Jasper Roovers.
That's why they call him
'The Wall'!
Umpire!
Go ahead!
Kingshuk Bharati looks
for a gap in midfield.
Raghubir is still being
closely marked by Piet Weber.
Kingshuk with the through ball,
Raghubir shoots!
And another brilliant save
by Jasper Roovers!
The umpire whistles,
and it's halftime.
The score is still tied at 0-0.
Just 10 minutes to go now
in this semi-final
And it's still goalless, but
it's the Netherlands in possession
- And on the attack
- Don't let it pass.
They've worked it well here
The through ball towards the
by-line will be cut back
Towards Jan Wilders,
who has a sight of goal
It's Jan Wilders for the Netherlands!
And it's the Netherlands
who lead!
1-0 up against India!
Scores what could be such
a crucial goal in this semi final!
Not long to the end of play now.
Langford!
Langford finds Chandan Awasthi.
Chandan Awasthi runs forward
with the ball
Chandan has bamboozled
the defence!
In the D now, one on one
with the goalkeeper!
Passes to the second post
And a brilliant goal
from Raghubir Pratap Singh!
The score is now level at 1-1
With only 5 minutes to go.
Netherlands attack, this looks
dangerous for India
Ball with the Dutch no. 8, and
Henk Lestra wins a penalty corner!
Just one more minute to go.
If the Netherlands convert
this penalty into a goal
It will be the end of India's
Olympic journey.
Shakur!
Trap and clear!
Unbelievable save by Shakur Akhtar!
Only 10 seconds left, run!
Chandan runs circles around
the Dutch defense again
He dodges two players
Last chance for India!
He's in the D, Chandan shoots!
Superb stop by Jasper Roovers!
But the ball is still in play!
Raghubir Pratap Singh
runs into the D now
Another shot on goal!
And that's an own goal!
The ball deflected
off Roover's arm
And straight into the goal!
Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord!
Just one slight error by Jasper Roovers
Knocks Netherlands out of the Olympics!
India reaches the Olympic Final
for a fourth consecutive time!
And we just saw an absolutely
fantastic match here.
India caught a very
lucky break there.
Cheers!
Congratulations!
Slow down, Mr. Mehta,
it's champagne.
Captain.
- Cheers sir.
- Cheers.
Well played. Good game.
Shakur, well done!
- That was amazing.
- Thank you.
- Fantastic. Fantastic.
- Thank you.
Tapan sir
Stop sulking.
I told you we'll win.
And here we are.
Win?
What win?
We were just lucky
That the Netherlands goalie
conceded a self-goal.
Otherwise, we would've
been humiliated.
Done and dusted.
'We'll win', he says
But we won, Tapan sir.
So let's celebrate and have a drink
You're tempting the wrong guy.
It's like striking a match
on a pile of gunpowder.
Hold it I'll drink.
Give that to me.
Cheers to England,
who will win the Gold tomorrow!
Why are you ruining
the celebrations?
What
I'm ruining the celebrations?!
- Tapan sir
- Wait. Don't interrupt me, captain.
Mr. RP Singh.
I know you are
India's best player.
And I always thought that
you would be like Samrat one day.
But I was wrong.
Because you never read history.
Indian History is witness
Whenever we fight amongst ourselves
Outsiders defeat us!
I don't know what problem
you have with Himmat.
All I know is
If there's no unity in the team,
we will never win.
Cheers!
Fools!
Thank you.
Look, captain.
Ladies and gentlemen
Welcome to Wembley!
It's the morning we've all
been waiting for.
Today we will find out who wins
the field hockey Olympic gold.
One on side is India,
three time defending champions.
And they will face Great Britain
Who last played in the 1920 Olympics,
when they won the gold medal.
Both teams arrive on the field.
Great Britain are led by
Richard Harris
While the Indian captain
is Devang Chaturvedi.
There is no change
in India's playing eleven.
Himmat Singh, Percy Pinto
and Daulat Singh are on the bench.
India face the very country
from which they gained independence
On their oppressor's turf
in this Olympic final.
Tapan! Tapan, here!
Players from both teams head to
the center line for bully off.
George Morton with the ball
Raghubir Singh being tightly
marked by Richard Harris
Stan Crayston passes to Morton
But Parambir defends well.
But that's a poor clearance,
and Robson intercepts.
Raghubir Singh is still being
marked out of the game
Mistake from the Indian defence!
George Morton with the chance!
But an easy save for Kedar Pandey.
Chandan Awasthi has the ball
Fantastic dribbling!
Chandan runs through
with speed
A rough tackle on him by
two British players!
But the umpire takes no action.
Superb understanding between
the British players
The Indian defense is under
heavy pressure.
George Morton steals it superbly
from the Indian defence
Behind!
Harris leaves it for Robson
Robson passes it from
the left flank
A chance!
And it's a goal!
What are these guys doing?
Well played!
The home team, Great Britain
start the final superbly
They have a 1-0 lead over India.
Britain win the game's
first penalty corner
The home team have a great chance
of taking a 2-0 lead in the final.
The Indian team must
block this opportunity
Or Britain might run away
with the lead.
Kevin Mills stocks,
Robson with the hit
And it's Britain's second goal
in the final!
Britain have a 2-0 lead on
the defending champions
India face a difficult challenge
to come back from this.
The British are using
long passes.
And the ground conditions
completely suit them.
We'll have to change our strategy.
Tell me something.
Which player on our team
Is the best at trapping
long passes?
Tell me.
Tell me!
- It's Himmat.
- Exactly.
- Himmat is
- This is a disciplinary issue.
Himmat will not play.
Thank you, sir.
At least this time
you said it to my face.
- Himmat, listen to me
- No, Tapan sir.
This team doesn't need me anymore.
No, Tapan. It's too late now.
We can't change the
team at the last minute.
Why not, sir?
If you can take me
off at the last minute
Then you can also
put me back on the field.
Sir I admit I was
at fault that night.
And I also apologize.
But I swear to God,
I have to play today
For myself and for this team!
- The boy is right.
- Not at all!
Five players from Punjab are
already playing.
There are players
from other states too.
Look
You look after your states,
and districts and cities
And your arrogance, your ego.
I will look out for India!
You're talking about politics,
and your bloody ego
But I'm talking about the match!
Wait here. I'll show you something.
Look
Our flag.
I've kept it safe ever since Berlin.
You know why?
With the hope that someday
India will be free!
Every Indian will be free!
And then we'll win the gold.
And our flag will fly high!
And we won't sing
"Long Live the King"!
We'll sing our own national anthem!
This is not about me,
or about you, or you, or you!
It's about the flag!
And Raghubir,
if you still don't get it
I promise, you never
will for the rest of your life.
Come on
Let's crush the British.
The atmosphere this afternoon at
Wembley stadium is phenomenal.
And there's a change in the
playing XI of the Indian team!
Himmat Singh,
the center forward
Will step on the field for the
first time in these Olympic games
India's center forward will
now be Himmat Singh.
Himmat will play for the
first time in these Olympics.
Grandma, Himmat is
going to play now!
Come on, Himmat!
Himmat pushes the ball to Chandan.
Chandan with the ball, then
passes to Raghubir.
Raghubir dribbles the ball forward
Devang free and in space
on the right wing
Pass!
But Raghubir is still keeping
possession to himself.
Raghubir!
Raghubir, pass the ball!
Still holding the ball,
this could be dangerous!
Raghubir looks confident with the ball,
moving forward from the center
Pass now!
Raghubir passes to Himmat!
Himmat goes for goal,
and scores!
Britain 2, India 1
Himmat has made an
explosive entrance!
Himmat Singh looks like
India's secret weapon!
The good old British weather
strikes again!
The rain clouds are rolling
in here by the looks of things.
In fact I can see some raindrops
falling on the field already.
The Indian side are clearly
looking worried
And rightly so!
Because the British have an
advantage in such wet conditions.
Brilliant tackle by Williams.
He passes the ball forward.
The rain has slowed down
the game
And the home team are trying
to make the most of it!
Richard Harris has scored
for the British team!
The score is now 3-1
in favor of Great Britain.
Britain taking full advantage
of this rain
The spikes on their shoes
helping them
Maintain their grip better
on the wet ground.
Extremely rough play
on the field
Mills passes the ball to Harris
Harris with the ball, moves
forward and looks confident
Beating the Indian back line!
Passes to Morton
Morton with a sluggish attempt
The ball has gone just wide!
'What is wrong with you?'
'You eat so much fish,
but still no brains!'
'What should I do, then?'
'Take your shoes off first!'
"Otherwise you'll keep slipping."
Take your shoes off.
Hey, Devang! Take your shoes off!
Tell everyone to take their shoes off.
Take them off, so you won't slip!
Quickly!
Before the ball is back in!
Help them.
The Indians are holding up
the play here
They appear to be
taking off their shoes.
Desperate times call for
desperate measures maybe
In the circumstances.
With Great Britain in charge
India having to try something
to get back in the game.
Yes! Yes!
What a strike by
Raghubir Pratap Singh!
India with a crucial goal back
And maybe a route back into this game!
Already, India are looking
much more confident.
A change in the weather
conditions
- And maybe a change of fortunes.
- Come on, India!
- Come on, India!
- Come on, India!
- Come on, India!
- Come on, India!
Devang has the ball
Dodges beautifully,
then passes to Raghubir.
Raghubir's return pass
to Devang
He has a go And it's a goal!
From here they have a
great chance of securing
Their fourth consecutive
Olympic gold!
Excellent! Well done!
India 3, Great Britain 3!
Come on India!
- Come on!
- Come on, India!
- Come on, India!
- Come on, India!
- Come on India!
- Come on India!
- Come on India!
- Come on India!
- Come on India!
- Come on India!
- Come on India!
- Come on India!
- Come on India!
- Come on India!
'And then'
'Something amazing from Berlin,
happened once again.'
'It was the magic of the
Indian team's skill'
'That made the Germans,
and now the British'
'Cheer for India instead
of their own team!'
'The year was 1948'
'But for me, it was also 1936.'
'I was in London, but also
in Berlin at the same time.'
'I was watching both matches
at the same time.'
'Every move in the game'
'Reminded me of old ambitions'
'Ambitions that began way back,
and now'
'It is finally reaching fruition.'
'One generation dreamt
a dream'
'And the next generation
made it reality.'
'India was quiet until now.'
'Now we'll speak, and
the world will listen.'
'At that moment I
learned something else.'
'A nation isn't built
by just borders and land.'
'A nation is built when everyone
in the country shares the same dream.'
'And no dream is impossible'
'If we believe in our
dream together!'
Gold India!
- Congratulations!
- Thank you, ma'am.
Please stand for
the flag-hoisting ceremony.
Vande Mataram!