Sarala Subbarao (2025) Movie Script

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(Radio announcement) The ongoing Indo-Pak war
has entered the "thirteenth day"
The SEC.144 that was imposed previously
for an indefinite period shall remain intact.
Thereby, people movement post 6 PM
continues to be prohibited nationwide.
Further, in such a precarious situation,
except in the case of emergencies
there will be no power supply.
Therefore, the need of general public with
regard to kerosene, candles & other supplies
are advised to be fulfilled by the City
Corporations and Village Panchayats.
In the interest of the nation
all the citizens are strictly advised
- (Subbu's Mother) Subbu
to follow the rules of the Central Govt.
- come here
Mom...will make a call and be back.
-What about the Police?!
(sighs) I am sure they would understand
the situation...Don't worry!
WAR...when there is a war between two nations
the effect it has on the lives of citizens
of those nations is incomprehensible.
While the ammunition explodes at the border,
the heat is felt in every nook and corner.
This dark cloud of WAR began as an unrest
a year back, in the far away East Pakistan,
In no time is seen hovering over my city
...Mysore
How under normal circumstances
a 'soldier' is a 'common man'...
In the same way
In times of WAR
every 'common man' is a 'soldier' too
Each busy fighting their own battle!
In that battle,
exercising restraint is the 'dress code'
and self-confidence is our 'weapon'
By the way, my name is Subba Rao
My wife is Sarala
SARALA
SUBBA RAO
Othello by William Shakespeare.
In this segment
Othello is narrating to Duke what possibly
could have attracted 'Desdemona' towards him.
In today's session, we shall continue that
She wished she had not heard it,
yet she wished
that heaven had made her such a man.
She thanked me, and bade me if I had
a friend that loved her
I should but teach him how to tell my story
and that would woo her.
Upon this hint I spake
She loved me for the dangers I had passed
and I loved her that she did witness that!
This only is the witchcraft I have used
here comes the lady, let her witness it.
Othello describes the way he fought the
ruthless opponents in the merciless battle
As an unheard tale of valour in an exciting
way, as though the listener was part of it.
Being enchanted by the narration
Desdemona had fallen for the charms.
While she was being affectionate...
(chuckles)
Othello spellbound by the mesmerizing beauty
had fallen prey to the power of Love!
When I saw Sarala for the first time,
she was seen eating a chocolate
by stealthily snatching it from a kid and
In the fear that the child might cry out...
(baby about to cry)
did this!
Oh Sarala, you are such a mischief !
- who's that Sarala?
Sir! Sir! Not Sarala...It is Desdemona!
That is...Actually!...Ah
Hey!! Time's up folks!
Lets all leave! Come on!
(laughter continues)
is it Toor dal
or is it Channa Dal
Toor dal or Channa Dal ? shucks!
My wife wanted me to buy one of them?!
Oh, Lord!
Both look like twins.
Toor dal, Channa Dal (Argh!)
Hey Chemistry!
HSO dipped in Toor Dal
HO dipped in Channa Dal
The boiling point is hund...
- Thats enough
Need to share something exciting, come.
Ohh... let's Go...oooo!
Shhhh!
Get up!
Subbu
Subbu!
I just can't resist such things
Please...tell me that right away!
Subbu !
Look...That's all I have to say.
To successfully complete this task,
I need all your co-operation
Mr. Chemistry!
- Sir!
You have a session right?
Yes Sir!
- And...?
Was heading towards the classroom
As a flash! Got an idea for an experiment!
Hmm
and so...
- Good Good!
What is it about?
It is...
HO to be mixed with tanning
compounds CHNO
Together they are to be boiled
at 100C
To which Lactose CHO is to be added.
The liquid is then mixed with a liberal
dose of Sucrose
The resultant would stimulate the CNS
(Central Nervous System)
If consumed...that liquid would activate
the cells of our brain and nervous system.
I was going out to experiment that on self
...happen to meet you on the way.
I am very proud of you...I say!
It's all your blessing...!
- Hey! No no...that's fine.
By the way...
Am I not contributing to your experiment
by extending a great deal of support?!
Everyone will find your name at the top in
the 'special thanks' of my research article!
Your admiration and generosity embarrasses me
Sir!
- what is this Sir!
Get going...you might be late! Carry on!
- I shall take leave!
He is doing that experiment on me.
Our Chemistry! is often seen experimenting
something like this.
I am very proud of him!
He is a genius I say!
You folks should achieve something like this.
Sir...I am a 'kannada' pandit?!
Aim for a "Jnanapith Award"
I cannot babysit you guys!
You have to do it!...Yes!
If our Principal encourages me like this,
I am sure I can do any experiment.
Give me a Tea!
Chemistry! What is that new experiment?
HO means Water
Tanning compound CHNO means Tea Powder
Lactose CHO means milk
Sucrose means sugar
The result of the mixture is...
TEA !
This is 'that' experiment!
Tell me Pal, what are you excited about?
Today...I met a girl!
Her name is Sarala !
The way she was looking at me! I felt
as though 'Padma Bhushan' was awarded to me
and then...
- Please STOP...!!!
Don't you dare utter anything!
No...!!!
Come out! Come to senses now!
LOVE is the biggest imagined lie of mankind!!
MARRIAGE is an act of desired
and wilful deceit upon oneself!
Hey Chemistry!!
- (coughing)
It's my own experimented experience!
Try to understand.
In spite of this if you get married...
You are chopped into pieces.
You need to wash clothes, vessels, and the
child's bum, that's it! Now it's up to you!
You better understand.
At least did you get my point now?
Yes!
What did you understand?
It's time, Sarala should be at the hospital.
I need to go!
Normally, when we lose our belongings
we go to the Police Station...
but I had come to the Hospital
because at this very hospital and
in the public eye, my heart was stoen
The thief of my heart...
is my beloved Sarala!
I got Sarala home when she was very young.
- Oh !
Sister!
How are you now?
Much better Subbu.
This is my brother, Subbarao!
He is an English Professor!
Nice!
Why don't you sit down...Sit!
Sarala was home when she was a two year old!
What happened next?
As we did not have kids, she was privileged
and had an unrestricted upbringing!
Though from her childhood she has been
addressing us as Uncle & Aunt,
she always treated us like her parents
and been very affectionate.
Are you planning her marriage sometime soon?
Waiting for her to complete her studies.
For now, she has some big dreams!
She was always interested in writing
poems and stories.
With 'Padmaja' as her pen name, she has sent
many of her writings to magazines & dailies.
When her work was published for the first time
Sarala your story is really nice!
My Aunt & Uncle too are of the same opinion.
Do you want to know a secret of mine?
- What is it?
(Sarala taking non-disclosure vow from many)
You shouldn't tell anybody
I wrote this based on an English short story.
You fool! What will you do if you are sent
behind bars based on copyright violation?
Dear God! That Original Author under
no circumstance should
get to know that I have copied his work.
If you make this happen...
I Shall light camphor on my tongue!
What if I burn my tongue?!
I take it all back!
I shall light camphor on my hand!
Wouldn't your palm burn?
I shall light the camphor placing it
on a banana stem!
I think Sarala will soon be here.
Please do not tell her what I narrated.
- No.
She would get embarrassed!
- I wouldn't!
Telepathy!
Sarala be careful while crossing the road!
Watch out for vehicles on either side.
(frowns) Aunt!! I am grown-up.
Did you finish your lunch?
- Yes!
Okay then!!!...I will make a move!
Am I right?!
Being a lecturer and chasing a girl...No!
Ahem!
How Arrogant! Not interested in talking
to a girl like me?! How rude!
Let me teach him!
Who was that?!
(Apologising)
Charming Devil!
You hit him with a stone?!
Poor chap!
Not sure how much he was hurt!
Devil !!
Hey!
You have fallen for him right?!
NO!...not at all!
I think...he has fallen for me!
"oooooooo..."
That Gentleman?!
Miss. Beautiful !!!
(Panting!)
Can that be his wife?!
Put it there!
There...in the bin!
Sarala
She's my daughter Devayani!
Namaste!
- Namaste!
Looks like you are his wife
(Interrupting) NO!...I am yet to be married!
and she is not my wife!
She is my sister's daughter Devayani.
That is all!
"oooooo..."
Are you going home?
- Yes.
Join us! We can drop you off home!
Devayani had great qualities and
was good looking too.
But Golden Tower is better off at a distance!
I did not have any other feelings towards her
I had made this very clear to the members
of both families...but
However, I could sense that Devayani was
still interested in me.
That feeling at times became Possessiveness!
But...for the first time in my life
I could see jealousy creeping into me.
Not about Devayani, but concerning Sarala!
Witnessing the happiness and togetherness
in the life of Othello & Desdemona,
Iago, smitten by jealousy,
carefully curated a conspiracy!
Iago by nature is cunning and is a Villain!
Villain!?
Who was that?
And why was Sarala so excited seeing him?
He not only looks charming and handsome but
appears to be a wealthy man with a car.
While I was busy thinking about who that
handsome villain could be?!
Sarala, like a kid, was in tears and worried
about her Aunt's impending surgery.
Sarala! Oh my...!
You shouldn't be crying at all!
Trust me! It is a small medical procedure.
(Sarala sobbing)
Sarala!
I am very scared!
My Uncle too is not here owing to work.
My Aunt...will be fine right!?
She will be completely fine!
What if the undesired happens?
I am there for you.
I shall take care of you.
You stop crying!
By the way...
Yesterday a guy had come in the Car right!?
Who is that?
That Gentleman is my father's sister's son!
Oh...!
Is that so?!
Appears to be in a high-caliber job?!
Yes! He is a Pilot.
I see...Pilot!
Is he married?
No!
- Really?!
No
- (coughs)
Rajagopala was deeply in love with me
but owing to the risk associated with
a Pilot job, my family refused his hand.
Uncle and Aunt are sensible and right Sarala.
A friend of mine was a Pilot too.
Everything in the Airplane was in order.
Still...the mishap happened.
They may pay you 'hell lotta money'
but what about the risk associated with it?
What's the use of money,
when life's at stake?
Humans should rank happiness first!
What you say seems right too.
YES!
As per me, Pilots shouldn't get married.
Parents should never let their daughters
marry Pilots at all!
What do you say?
I don't think so!
- Not that!
Don't get me wrong...I meant from
the perspective of your future. That's all!
To hell with Rajagopala and his marriage!
As long as it's not Sarala, I care a damn!
Thinking time to be ripe...
I have poured my heart out...but that day!
How much do you love me?
Just assure me that
you will spend this lifetime with me...
I shall show the whole world what 'love' is!
If by chance I break my leg?!
Even then would you still LOVE me the same?!
what happened to your leg?
Nothing at all!
What if I meet with an accident?!
Never mind! Leave it.
You can always ride piggyback on me.
What if I lose my eyesight??
I shall be your eyes!
But why are you beating around the bush?
Tell me what it is!
I don't know!...how do I?!
Okay! Can you meet me tomorrow?
I have something to share.
It's the skeleton in my cupboard!
You should never reveal it to others!
Despite listening to that...
if you still wish to get married
what is it tell me NOW!
Not now...
I shall tell you tomorrow.
I don't want to conceal 'this' from you.
More so, if we are getting married!
Is her horoscope full of
'malefic planetary influences'?
Is she prone to 'ghost'/'spirit' possession?!
Or is she a 'somnambulist' ??
Or does she like someone else too?
Or in the heat of the moment...SARALA and
RAJAGOPALA have crossed their limits and...
Shucks No! I should never think about
my SARALA like that!
Why did I even go to the hospital,
the other day?!
Why did I even see her?
Why did I even confess my love??
What happened? Why are your eyes red??
Haven't you slept in the night?
Nothing like that!
Please tell me what you have to!
I shall...!
but you shouldn't call me a 'cheat'!
Okay!
It would have been better...
had I told you all this much earlier!
I will tell you but you shouldn't feel bad!
Okay! Tell me whatever it is now!
Later on you have to be clear and
straightforward in expressing your opinion!
Ohh...Can you make it quick!!!
I really don't know...how do I??
Okay, wait! Let me show you!
What? You will show it?!!!
What is this now?
I had written a story.
That was originally another author's work!
Both are published works now!
What if the original author gets to know and
files a copyright suit...I could be Jailed?!
You wouldn't want to avoid me...
after serving my sentence in prison right?!
This is what it is?! Really?!
I was almost heartbroken!!
I couldn't sleep the whole night!
What's the big deal?
Big deal??!!
The fingers of your feet draw images
when you are shy,
Your cheeks are going red,
like the shade of the evening sky!
In my heart, you shall be held in the
deepest layer,
And be protected as my cherished
treasure forever!
No words can express the joy in my heart,
For now, not words, only kisses seem apt!
Should I tickle you now
The fingers of your feet draw images
when you are shy,
Your cheeks are going red,
like the shade of the evening sky!
Like a fresh breeze on the walking trail
of the woods,
You came as a cheer and sheer bliss
into my life!
If you ask for moon-light,
I shall bring you the moon if that is fine
I do not need any other happiness;
for your smile is now only mine!
Riding on the chariot made of stars
will keep you afloat in joy, all night long
No words can express the joy in my heart,
For now, not words, only kisses seem apt!
Should I tickle you now
The sweetest bad habit stuck
to my routine is you,
Even when not conscious,
I would never dare to lose you!
I Swear on me,
I will never let any pain touch you,
For the door of a beautiful world
has opened only through you!
If the love you have for me
is called goodness,
Then, this birth in which I have you
is holiness!
No words can express the joy in my heart,
For now, not words, only kisses seem apt!
Should I tickle you now
The fingers of your feet draw images
when you are shy,
Your cheeks are going red,
like the shade of the evening sky!
SARALA!
When I wake up from my sleep...
I should first look at your loving face!
Then the 'spirit of life' shall rise in me
and I shall be joyful and energetic all day.
SUBBARAO!!!
How is married life??
The moments of intimacy and togetherness ?!
Wonderful sir!
The initial period of marriage is mostly
wonderful!!
but as time passes by you will know...that
marriage is not wonderful but it is FRIGHTFUL
it is DREADFUL!
Namaste!!!
Namaste!
Don't you recognize me?
It's me MADHEVI!
Mr.Bipin Chandra...Chemistry Professor's wife
I had prepared Upma for breakfast and you??
(UPMA - porridge from dry roasted semolina)
Oh god! That MADHEVI is such a "motormouth"
Our Chemistry's wife right?
Ya! Such a chatterbox!!
Listening to her incessant chatter...
...has got me a headache!!
Okay! So you have a headache!?
Do you need a pain balm?
(Amruthanjan - Pain balm for headache)
Come here!
(Kisses!!!)
Is this your pain balm?
No!
It's a 'lip balm'!
Your headache has subsided, right?
Yes!
Do you need more of it?
What are you up to? It's already morning!
I feel you need 'lip balm'!
I am sorry! I don't have a headache!
SARALA
Hey SARALA!!
Hey SARALA! Can you spare me the AMRUTHANJAN?
I have had a bad headache since morning!
DEAR! She needs 'amruthanjan' too.
Will you give it to her?
Did you not hear? it's AM..RU...THAN....JANA!
Give it to her!
(Walking away embarrassed)
I am getting late for college!
SARALA!
My Sweetie pie!
I'll go freshen up and comeback!
What's with my darling?!
I'm too bad!!
I am a Demon! Deviless!! Chappardaasi!!!
Chappardaasi?!
What does that mean?
You don't know what Chappardaasi means?
You really don't know what that means??!!!
No!
It means...
It is a big derogatory remark!
You are not that! You are 'the queen'
who sits on the throne of my heart!
No
I have committed an injustice upon you!
'Injustice'?
Really?
One of our neighbours...SUBBAMMA.
Sent some semolina pudding
for both of us to eat!
I divided it equally for the two of us!
OMG! It was so yummy...!!!
Finished my half and then made
the other half into two halves!
That leftover again became two halves!
Relishing all of it with eyes closed...
I could just find the empty plate!
All of it is in my belly now!
You finished all of it! Alone?
I don't care...I want my share!
I told you...I finished it all!
That's Okay I can take it out of your tummy!
That's not possible?
It is possible. Let me show you.
Hey! Wait! Don't run!
Wait there...Let me take my share!
Wait there! You! How dare you eat my share!
Here is my share of pudding!
Oh No! Please save me from my godly husband!
Today your husband is not a god but a demon!
I just need my share. That's it!
Here is a strong coffee for my dear husband!
Thank you, my lovely wife!
You know, just felt like having a coffee! and
Bingo! You got me that! This is 'Telepathy'!
Telepathy??
The ability to communicate mentally
between two minds without talking,
wherein one person comprehends another
person's thoughts and emotions!
For example;
A child sustains an injury somewhere and the
mother who is elsewhere gets to know about it
by intuition or her ability to go beyond
normal senses
This telepathy shall always be active amongst
'two real lovers'.
She is beautiful right!!???
Yes!! I too felt the same.
It's TELEPATHY!
Right! It's Telepathy.
Telepathy!
How Romantic!! What a Chemistry!
Beauty!
MADHEVI...You are such a 'butterball'!!!
BIG Bag of salt!
OMG! My Waist!
Hey Chemistry!
Get up! Come on...Slowly!
I am okay!
Hope you are alright!
What happened?
In an experiment, the
pressure on the tube was high.
Was it 'on the tube' or 'by drum'?
Sir...I am getting late!
Okay...You may please leave!
Chemistry! Be careful!
Hey! No!
Slowly man!
It's okay! I am good!
Instead of sitting on the drum, he must have
had the drum sit on him...
and 'this' is the result of excess pressure!
I did not get it though!
But...quite interesting!
Right?!!
This CHEMISTRY is always up to something!
You're right sir...come on lets go!
Come!
See SUBBARAO...Meet me post your classes.
GOD! Please help me!
(SARALA: TWO it is!! Here's your pawn)
(SUBBARAO: Check)
Sir...I just saw someone resembling your
wife SARALA near the clock tower.
No Chance!
If at all in this world there can be someone
like my SARALA...It is only my SARALA.
(SARALA having hiccups)
SARALA someone is remembering you!
Who else it can be?! It's my husband!
Telepathy!
Hey SUBBARAO!
Hello SUBBARAO!
He's gone in a jiffy!
Hey Chemistry!
Yes Sir.
Don't you think our SUBBARAO too
is a timid or submissive husband?
No!
He doesn't fear his wife...Sir
Instead, he is so full of love for her.
Even me...When it comes to wife...
I beg your pardon, Sir!
Why did you?!
I don't know.
Did you hurt your hips?
Then...follow me!
At 3:03 pm you were thinking about me, right?
Me...? thinking about you??
Not at all! I was too busy with my classes
at that time.
Oh...Is it??
Yes...It is!!!
Then...who was that??!!
There was an array of hiccups!
Oh...Okay!
It must be him!
Him? Who is that now?
He has been in a foreign land
for six months now!
Poor guy!
I think he is yet to get our marriage news!
I am sure it was our RAJAGOPALA
who was thinking about me!
Raa...Hey No! At that time it was me
who was thinking about you!
No...leave it!
It is RAJAGOPALA
NO NO...It was me!
No...It must be RAJAGOPALA!
No dear! It was me.
I thought about you!
Was it you?
Yes!
No way! It was RAJAGOPALA!
What nonsense!! Hey, listen!
It was me who was thinking about you.
Hey you! Listen! It is undoubtedly me!
(tuning the radio)
The grand 18th National Awards for Films
is being held in Madras city today.
The Kannada film 'SAMSKARA' was adjudged the
'Best feature film' at the prestigious event.
( SARALA shouts in pain)
How does it taste?
Delicious...right?!
(coughs and drinks water)
What's this? The broth is overtly salty!
I added salt in the right measure.
Looks like you added tamarind in excess
and I am sure it is that!
Oh my god! SARALA!
Don't I know the difference between
'tamarind' and 'salt'??
Wait...!
Eat...! Come here...Have this!
Drink..! One who eats salt shall drink water!
I think a bit more...but more or less tasty!
'more or less'?! Hello!!
The term 'more or less' doesn't appeal
for such a context with a wider difference!
I have less time to debate more on this!
I'll go now.
At least prepare something tasty...
...while I get back!
What's this?
Are you not seeing it!?
I am looking at it! But not sure what it is!
You please eat it...then you may!
Really! should I
I better get my Life Insured & then proceed.
What nonsense! Eat it.
I hope you got to know what 'it' is now!
Please allow me THREE guesses!
Only three!!!
Okay fine!
Ahh...is it semolina soup
No.
Hmmm...Ash Gourd porridge!
Not at all!
semolina milk porridge!
Thank god! you did not call it 'buttermilk'!
My goodness!
This is 'semolina pudding'!
Are you sure this is semolina pudding?!
This doesn't seem to have any of it's traits!
Because it is so watery, I was thinking
more on the lines of porridge!
Even then, it struck me that why was porridge
being served on a plate and not in a glass!
Hey wait!...give it back!
I shall somehow manage and eat.
Don't sympathize with me!
But trust me even you can't eat that!
When did I even tell that 'I would eat?'
I will give it to the dogs!
What! ...to the dogs??!
Hey! How dare you experiment something on me
with what is meant for dogs!
How do I look?
Do you guys actually 'kiss' and tell someone
that they look good is it?
Me too??
Ya!
Sarala...
I feel we should stay home so that
I can have some 'semolina pudding'!
Ohh! The semolina pudding...
I have still not given it to the dogs!
Should I...?
SARALA...why are you making it late?
Come let's go!
RAJAGOPALA what took you this long
to reach us?
We did not have your contact to reach out!
RAJAGOPALA...Sarala is married now!
You don't worry
Come back soon with some planned leaves!
There is a suitable match for you too.
She is a distant relative of your Uncle!
Dear God!
All my life, I wish my husband
takes me out wherever I ask for!
Buy me whatever I wish to eat...
and love me like nobody has ever done!
Don't look at me...ask what you need instead!
Looks like he has fulfilled all my wishes
at once, by bestowing you upon me!
Wouldn't asking for more make me 'selfish'?
Stop there!!
Why? What happened?
Telepathy!
Yes! The trees are beautifully grown!
Telepathy!
No...Telepathy!
They are fruit trees!
(meaning to jump a farm wall and eat fruits)
What are you up to? This is stealing!
This is not Telepathy...it is Intruding!
Stolen fruits taste better!
If we are caught...we are finished!
Telepathy between us isn't working these days
It means your love for me has gone down!
Not like that! Listen to me...
we just can't go there and...
Wait! First, listen to what I say...
How do we cross this giant wall?
"He that is good for making excuses is seldom
good for anything else"...Jump now!
What if there's a Gardener and we get caught?
We will take him for a ride! You first climb!
Okay let me...may god be with me!
Dear!
There's no one right?!
Can I come down too?!
say something!
Am I not audible?
Oh my good god!
You should have responded right!
What if the Gardener hears us?
What are you making faces?!
Gardener is behind you dumbo!
I told you let's not...!
You said you are a Lecturer!
Is this what you teach your students?
Actually...
she was too hungry
Does feeling hungry...warrant an intrusion?
Actually...she is pregnant and it was
her craving...so
What?! Am I pregnant?
- Ya!
You are pregnant and unaware of it?
Are you not aware that you are pregnant?
Ahhh...now I got to know!
I am pregnant.
I am pregnant!
- Now?
Now as in, we had been to the hospital today
and we just got to know!
Hospital!
Pregnant!
Happy to hear that!
My Lakshmi's womb too...is...
carrying a little wonder
She's three months now!
Our dream, desire, and deep longing
of 25 years...
has finally sprouted!
Yes...right?!
In just six more months...
my tiny little angel,
will safely reach my hand from her womb! YES!
When my angel is lying on my chest,
the touch of that soft and flawless skin,
the tender & sweet odour of it's gentle body,
and importantly the feel of the heart-beat.
My darling's breath...
gently touches me here...
That is an experience! Wow!!!
I feel it is the 'greatest' experience
in the world!!
Oh god!
You were hungry! leave only after having food
(Sarala) Oh yes!
(Subbu) No!
That's Okay...We'll leave now!
Come on! They are affectionately insisting
and won't we hurt them, if we say...No!
They...might...feel...bad...!
That's good enough!
Sister! My cooking is more or less the same!
- Oh really?!
SARALA!...more or less?!
Yes!
She's right...more or less it is the same.
The X and Y chromosomes of sperm,
entering the ovum released in the
female reproductive system,
is nothing less than winning a WAR!
See you tomorrow.
Hello Mr.Subbarao
Looks like, you are carrying out an
inspection on the quality of my lecture!
Never sir!
Really...you are great!
Do you mean this 'sperm'?
You have a stronghold on your subject!
Oh! Thank you.
Sarala here...hold this!
- Help us with luggage!
How are you dear?
- I am doing good!
Hope you are fine!
- Yes!
Watch out for the stairs!
The son of my childhood friend Sheshagiri Rao
is getting married to a girl from Madras.
I wanted to suggest our Devayani
- Hmm
Don't know why your mother said a big no!
Ask her!
In terms of looks...your friend's son
doesn't even come close to our Devayani,
even to the extent of a mustard seed!
My granddaughter Devayani resembles
a full moon washed in a creamy milk...
and your friend's son...Oh, don't ask me!
Subbu...check who's that!
- Yes...looks like someone's here!
Make it a set of two.
- Yes Aunt!
Mom...Look who's here!
- Grandma!
Oh my god! It's Devayani!!
How are you, Grandpa?
- God's been kind my dear...I am fine!
God bless you with a long life my child!
Though she is good-looking...
but not as pretty as mother-in-law described!
I am equally good-looking if not more...
I am sure!
Are you doing good Sarala?
What? Am I looking good?
I am doing good.
Are you doing good?
- Yes...I am.
What sort of attire is this?
Can't you drape a saree instead?!
Grandma! Tomorrow is 'Rama Navami' (festival)
You come home...
This saree-clad granddaughter of yours will
be looking like 'The Princess of Mysore'.
Not possible my dear!
Tomorrow is the first Rama Navami post
my son's wedding!
The purpose of my visit was to deck up Sarala
and ensure she looks gorgeous!
I shall visit your place post-festival.
Oh, Grandma!
How much ever you get your daughter-in-law
decked up, she can't even come close to me!
(frowns)
Heyy! Just wait for tomorrow
and see how I adorn her!
(folk recital in the background) The Anxious
eyes of Lord Rama is set on the door...
Attractively adorned and smitten with shy,
Sita enters slowly and
stands in front of RAMA with her gaze down.
Wow! What a beauty! What an elegance!!
Despite returning from an arduous exile,
she resembles a forest flower
Despite her imprisonment (in Lanka),
her appearance resembles creamy milk!
His wife seems to have broken the arrogance
of 'beauty' and tied 'it' as a waist sash!
He's happy about it and enjoying her beauty!
Sita too seems to have lost to his charm!
She acknowledged that not by words
but in a different way!
Let's hail the Spouse of Sita,
her consort Sri Rama!
The son-in-law of the Earth,
The ever victorious Rama!
Rama was tied with umpteen kingly duties
at Ayodhya,
Sita, awaiting his presence to break her fast
on that day was completely disheartened.
Unable to endure more...she confessed her
Aunt Sumithra
Aunt...I am hungry!
Unsure of Rama's arrival time,
sympathetic Sumithra
asked her not to starve too much and
have some 'holy water' at least.
Thinking exile was better off...Sita leaves!
Tired of the opulence of Royalty, her pensive
mood is lit up as she enters the kitchen!
An assortment of delicacies prepared for the
festival is seen welcoming her!
With her mouth-watering, Sita stealthily
looks around and ensures no one is watching!
After lifting a handful of salad and just
before eating it...she remembered Lord Rama!
Confessed...
All this is to please the foodie in me and
nothing otherwise! I know you will forgive!
Thus giving an excuse...she started hogging!
Sita, the partner of Rama is true Gourmand!
Sita, the partner of Rama is true Gourmand!
Looking at the door, she hogged
whatever was grabbed!
Sita, the partner of Rama is true Gourmand!
(Sarala burping!)
Fried coconut dumplings are so crunchy!
Flavoured Yogurt dessert is so yummy!
Tamarind rice is so mouth-watering!
Puffed rice laddoo is so very tempting!
Sita, the partner of Rama is true Gourmand!
- Sarala what happened?
Sita, the partner of Rama is true Gourmand!
- I think I need some water!
She bit, chewed, and ate all that was
dug and found in the vessel
Mandige, Laddoo, Stuffed sweet flatbread,
and sweet fried fritters she will spare none.
Sita, the partner of Rama is true Gourmand!
Sita, the partner of Rama is true Gourmand!
- Water right?
Yes!!!
Being unable to resist the temptation...
takes the route to the kitchen!
Being unable to resist the temptation...
takes the route to the kitchen!
Sita, the partner of Rama is true Gourmand!
She slurped and munched the Pheni sweet,
snacks, fritters, Poppadom, and all of it!!!
(Folk recital in the background)
- Chemistry! How do you do?
No! Touch me not.
Today, I'm on a 'non-touch' ritual!
- What is it for?
Hoping that the Good Lord Rama at least
in my next birth keeps me off MADHEVI and
bestows upon me, a wife, who is gracious and
kind, like Sita, Urmila, or your wife Sarala
I have vowed to pull this off...
...in the name of Lord
If I fail, I am scared that
I would be cursed with the same 'devil wife'!
(laughs)
By the way...where is Sarala?
Sarala!
Hey Sarala!!
Sarala, where are you?
There you are!
Greetings!
Are you alright?
- (implying Yes)
Have you taken a 'vow of silence'?
Got it! You too are on a sacred vow like me!
Why don't you just talk?
Greetings!!
That's okay...not an issue!
No problem!
My Vow has taken a bow! Even in my next life,
I am stuck with the same devil.
Madhevi...you are my Queen!
You still seem to be eating! Pathetic !
(Sighs) Oh god! Sarala!
What happened, my dear?
Rathna...Come soon!
Sarala! What happened to you?
Sarala! I think she's starving since morning!
- What happened Mom?
What do you mean starving?
Hey Sarala! Is this a prank!
Subbu...Can't you see she is tired!
- Hey Sarala...get up! (Commotion continues)
It's better we visit a Doctor!
We are soon gonna be parents!
Like the King and Queen,
having boarded the chariot
who are out on a leisurely wander,
my heart is thumping with Joy!
Why is that...?
Why is that...?
Let us begin to contemplate,
and create a small godlike image
Let us both carry it in a Grand Howdah
and celebrate!
Unable to see anything in the world but
your form
Unspeakable, Indescribable,
but this emotion is wholly warm!
Like the King and Queen,
having boarded the chariot
who are out on a leisurely wander,
my heart is thumping with Joy!
Why is that...?
Why is that...?
A new world has got into my space
When happiness saw me face to face
My robust body is gliding in the air
at a gentle pace!
Why is that...?
Why is that...?
Why is that...?
Why is that...?
The Goosebumps all over me
is on a singing spree
Acknowledging the mutual love,
our heads agree
A breath of fresh air has taken over me!
Why is that...?
Why is that...?
Why is that...?
Why is that...?
Like the King and Queen,
having boarded the chariot
who are out on a leisurely wander,
my heart is thumping with Joy!
Why is that...?
Why is that...?
Why is that...?
Why is that...?
What you are telling me today is...?
- I Swear by my word!
I am carrying a little one in my tummy!
It seemed that we had crossed their walls
not to intrude but to get into their hearts!
That was the bond we shared with
Mrs & Mr.Narasimha Shastry
Both families were joyous and expecting
'a little flower' to blossom
We were responsible for protecting it too.
Mr. Shastry was not just heartily awaiting
a child but was himself a child at heart!
He was more cautious in not just guarding
his garden but also his wife!
He was always ahead of me in taking
good care of a pregnant lady!
It is true that once a child is born
we need to shoulder responsibility
but even more true is that the care begins
right from the child entering the womb.
These words of Mr.Shastry echoed in my ears
and came to my experience very soon.
From then on my way of taking care too
crossed leaps and bounds.
Whatever a would be mother
listens to, looks at, or reads
supposedly impacts the child in the womb!
Extracts from RAMAYANA should be read daily!
Most importantly...
- Fooooooodddd...
Mention food and she is ready to...!
Ready to eat! Now eat this!
Lord Krishna...
you know that I am like your daughter
Do you intend my child to become a GAMBLER?
Wait...Yes...hold on...straight!
Aunt!!
- Wait...hold!
What's happening here!
Sarala what? what happened?
- Ouch!! Aunt! My waist!
Subbu...she shouldn't be worn out!
- No...it was given in the yoga books!
Ouch!
- Slowly my dear!
Sarala...You will have it from me!
Ouch! Aunt!
(Novel - Hunting by Moonlight)
- Sarala!
What is this book about?
It's an Investigative thriller!
What? Investigation!
You want our child to become
a thief or murderer?
Listen! Going forward do not read such books.
I wish our child becomes a prodigy
in the music world.
Therefore, most of your time should
be devoted to listening to music!
(soothing music on the radio)
(Sarala yawns)
Hey Sarala! Listen to it!
Sarala!
Sarala!
Why are you depriving yourself of sleep?
Go to bed and sleep comfortably!
I was listening...
Aunt is insisting me to sleep
Okay fine...Go sleep!
- Come...please get up now.
(Subbu too yawns...)
Hey Sarala!
What with you?
How dare you play hopscotch now?
What will happen to the kid?
Don't you have any sense?
What's in your head? Have you gone nuts?
Why are you yelling at her?
- Mom...look at her!
What did you do my child?
Nothing at all...Aunt!
Is it a crime to even stand and watch
while kids are playing?
Mom...she's lying!
I have been observing for a long time,
you are being too nitpicky about her.
Mom! She's pregnant and is it wrong
to take care of her?!
Too much care, at times, tends to suffocate!
Pregnancy, Labor, Childbirth, Postpartum...
..all these are beyond the experience of Men!
It's a curse that Men can't deliver a child!
An even bigger curse is that women
have to give birth without a choice!
I know how to take care of her.
You better leave her alone.
Sarala! Come with me.
Let's go!
Did I hurt you?
Yes...a bit!
I insulted a caring husband and
let your Mom scold you.
I'm sorry!
That's okay!
Did you finish reading the books I got?
Here and there...a little!
By the way, I read in one of the book
In the initial 3 or 4 months of pregnancy,
a woman is prone to
vomiting, headache, and
uneasiness around intestine.
Also, her food intake would come down.
Hmm...So?
I am worried because I do not
have any of those symptoms.
Big deal! Just eat, sleep, and be at peace!
Strange that these happen to everyone
except for me!
Has it been a month visiting our doctor?
- Yes!
Let's meet the Doctor tomorrow and get
things clarified.
Okay?
- Yes!
Keep your hands off...
It's a public place, not our home.
I thought you were worried...so
- Okay...fine forget it!
Excuse me! We are here to meet Dr.Kalpana!
Give me your OPD card.
- Here.
Dr. Kalpana is on leave.
- Oh is it?
Will you meet the other Doctor on duty?
(Thinking...) Okay...we shall!
Wait...they will call you shortly!
Is Sarala's husband here?
- That's me!
The Doctor wants to see you.
You stay back! (pointing at Sarala)
You may come in.
(confused with the instructions?!)
Let me check and come back!
Are you also getting a baby home?
Yes...very much!
Your child...
is it a brother baby or sister baby?
I still don't know...but I am happy
with whatever god blesses me with!
Our baby...with her tiny little steps
would follow me wherever I go!
Do you know that?
I feel she's eagerly awaiting the little one!
Yes. A lot!
Day and night, it's only about the baby!
Me too...I am eagerly awaiting my little one!
Doctor...Sarala!
I have gone through the reports.
You need to stay strong now!
Your wife...
Sarala is diagnosed with
'adenocarcinoma of the stomach' means...
...a type of stomach cancer
Please don't say that Doctor...
Please don't!
How can this happen to Sarala?
I insist you check things again.
There's no point in losing your cool!
Control yourself.
If you succumb to fear...she will panic too.
Stay strong!
The best you can do is to keep her happy
as long as she's alive!
We are helpless!
Sarala
What did the Doctor tell you?
Is everything alright?
Dear...this is a public place!
Don't display your affection here.
Come on! Let's go.
Come on now!
Yes!
Come on now!
Yes!
(somebody in the background) SARALA! SARALA!
Here...Have this tender coconut water!
Did you have?
Is SARALA's husband here?
Yes...that's me!
The Doctor wants to meet you.
What?!
What happened??
Give me a minute!
Excuse me! Where is the Doctor?
Doctor...
Breathing heavily!
Excuse me...Doctor!
There was another lady named SARALA!
Can you please check the reports again?!
What's the name of the patient?
SARALA!
And your name?
SUBBARAO!
SARALA SUBBARAO!
Can you please get us the file?
It's a mistake from our end!
My briefing to you was about
SARALA RANGASWAMY!
A mere swap of a second name has caused
so much of a distress!
But for your timely alertness,
you would have lost your peace of mind and
Also, the ones in danger wouldn't have known
about it for now!
Oh my god! (Sigh of remorse)
Where and what were you running around for?
SARALA! What would I tell you??!!
The world has now become a bad place to live.
After all, it is...KALIYUGA!!!
(feeling relieved)
Let's go SARALA!
By the way, SARALA is in which
month of pregnancy?
She is in 3rd month now.
Sir, how will my little one be in the womb?
(Realizing something)
Like this...
I mean in the size of this little banana!
That means...the little one probably would
have grown around 2.5" to 3" inches.
Look...for example;
In support of the much-believed
monkey to human evolution theory
A tail-like structure with vertebrae that
disappears after the formation of the backbone.
During this time, nails would grow on the
tiny fingers of the hands and legs.
Also,
Two tiny little ears would have grown too.
This process in itself is a WONDER!
Sir!!! (Stops him)
(takes the banana) It's my baby, Sir!
During this trimester, a pregnant woman
should consume honey, milk, ghee,
all of these generously.
Along with those, you should eat
pulses and sprouts in good quantities.
Also, reduce the intake of salt & oily food.
Also, you should listen to soulful music.
Some good music is said to have a positive
influence on the growth of the child.
There is a musical event at the town hall
this evening, shall we ??
Oh really?
Aunt...can we go?
Mom! We'll leave!
Are you guys ready?
Oh SARALA! You look like Goddess Lakshmi!!!
Let me not cast my look upon you!
Wait for me!
Why Mom?
You may be late and it could get cold!
Okay, Aunt!
Take care dear!
Okay, Mom!
Take care of my Daughter-in-law!
Okay, Mom!
Let's buy some biscuits!
RAJGOPALA is here!!!
I don't want to come. Please carry on!
I don't feel like going alone,
let me go with DEVAYANI!
What?!
We had anyways decided. What else to do?
I shall only join you!
But in RAJU's Car!
Hey...in his car?! That's not possible!
Okay RAJU!
Come let's go.
Let's catch up later!
SARALA!
I wanted to talk to you!
Excuse me!
Back in a jiffy!
Tell me...what is it?
You know, I built a 'castle of dreams' and
an 'ocean of desires' upon you!
But you destroyed everything!
I am better than SUBBARAO in all aspects.
Right?!
His love cannot cross even one-fourth
of my love towards you
Ever since childhood, my feelings for you
have never been understood.
You never saw my 'love' at all??
RAJU!
RAJU!!
You wanted to talk but then...
Why are you quiet?
Are you happy with your marriage SARALA?
Mine is made in heaven!
That's all I wish!
Please leave...
He is waiting for you!
See you!
Unrest in society owing to food scarcity!
In the past 8 weeks,
over 8 lakh refugeeshave arrivedin India.
The ties have been severed but
the grief seems to be forever!
Despite the division, the problem persists!
Chemistry! I somehow feel these developments
are indicating a possible WAR!
The 'war' happens in the 'border'!
This is the headache of 'North India'
why bother?!
Hey Chemistry! Look! This is wrong!
Being born in 'South of India' doesn't
make us stepchildren!
In our holy land, we must never differentiate
as to 'north or south' but just stand united!
When the country is in distress we must be
up for big struggles and bigger sacrifices!
As INDIANS this is our 'true' responsibility!
Now your little one...
Would have got soft silky hair on the head!
Eyelids,
Eyelashes,
Eyebrows,
would have appeared.
The fingers in the hands and legs
can be seen clearly.
Yes! Just like this!
The child would have his finger in his mouth!
At times the child would not just yawn but
then change the facial expressions too.
A pregnant woman in her 4th month
is called 'dauhridini'!
It means 'one with two hearts'.
Obviously of the mother and child!
During this time you should have
'coconut palm juice' and 'butter'.
Also,
my wife insists on a special diet to protect
the pregnant woman from 'kembara' (dry cough)
Welcome!
I have got the milk and butter!
Telepathy!
That's no 'telepathy'! I am 'Lakshmi-pathy'
(meaning 'Lakshmi's husband' in kannada)
Madam, how are you?
I am doing good Mr.Narasimha Shastry.
How about you?
With the grace of Lakshmi (wife),
I am doing great!
what is the issue with this dry cough?
It means...
At times newborns are prone to baby acne!
(a condition where skin peels off on its own)
To avoid this inconvenience in newborns and
to get a glowing skin, we do a 'milk' diet!
This is why we prevent 'kembara' (dry cough).
Okay...the 'milk' diet!
SARALA...here have this milk!
Aunt please don't....NO!
I feel squeamish looking at milk!
Dear, don't break this diet mid-way!
Just 3 more days...!
Will get you spicy and sour broth prepared
using decanted water of grams and greens!
It feels like I had a broth ages back!
Please get it done and it's virtuous!
First, you get rid of this 'milk diet'!
Then, I shall get you a delicious broth
made after blooming the spices!
I can't!
No, don't say that! Have this!
No...I really can't!
No dear...for the sake of your child!
(SARALA reluctantly accepts)
Oh my 'milk diet' when will you 'clear out'!!
(feeling pukish)
SARALA! Have this milk!
NO!!! I can't!
What happened?
Milk!
Okay...wait let me get it for you!
(SARALA is frightened)
I said I would get it...right?!
I don't want to!
(narrating story) and then Tenali Rama's Cat
runs away from the milk just like our SARALA!
Meow Meow...SARALA dear
Why don't you like when milk is near
You stole our snacks and ate them all
but when it's milk why run this far!
Wait! Let me complain to your Mom!
Again...Meow Meow SARALA dear
(in the background...Subbu and kids teasing)
Look Aunt, they are comparing me to
Tenali Rama's cat that ran away from milk!
He is teasing me along with the kids!
What? You are being compared to a Cat?
How dare he do that?!
Wait! Let me warn him (gives a glass of milk)
Oh!!! No! Not Again! I just can't have milk!
SARALA!!
What?
I think you seem to be Tenali Rama's Cat.
Aunt!!! (walks away)
('pussspppsss' like we call a CAT)
Hey, have this milk! SARALA!
Thank god! Done with the milk diet!
(SARALA relishing the coffee)
Aunt! Please prepare spicy tamarind gravy,
mashed up bitter gourd broth,
cumin seeds and pepper soup, and serve me!
(Relishing all the dishes)
Sighs! (with a sense of satisfaction)
People in the neighbourhood used to treat
pregnant SARALA like their own family!
The delicious dishes that they used to send,
was thoroughly relished by SARALA
as though it were from her parent's home!
SARALA living upto her tag 'Gourmand'
never said a 'no' to any of the dishes!
Who's that?
(SARALA does a Cat) Meow
Hey stealthy cat, will you leave or
Do you want me to take you to task?
I shall leave!
Meow...(repenting for talking)
This is our stealthy cat!
Aunt! some cooked rice!
What do you want with cooked rice?
Chutney!
Hey! Look at me, you are still with chutney!
When do you plan to get to curd rice?
I am getting there!
Aunt! some cooked rice!
What do you want with cooked rice?
Broth
Aunt! some cooked rice!
What do you want with cooked rice?
Curds
SARALA Akka (elder one), my mom has
sent you some broth made out of curd
Bring it here!!!
Broth made of curd
What's with you...eating like a demon!
Oh my god!
What kind of nonsense talk is that?
Comparing my Angel daughter-in-law to Demon!
SARALA! Henceforth don't eat with SUBBU here,
I shall serve you in the kitchen!
Okay, Aunt!
You called me Demon right?!
Hey No No...wait...I won't!
Forgive me...you are my Angel!
No...
You may be right. I think I could be a Demon.
I don't know why but how much ever I eat,
I still feel hungry!
Hmmm
SARALA!
Maybe 'bakasura'/'pothini' could be born
to us! (male/female demons who eat too much)
Right?
My little one is making me think of tomorrow!
Probably, my earnings will be
sufficient only for this 'one' kid!
Don't worry! The initial one or two years
can be managed with my earnings too!
Your earnings?!?!
Will be feeding the child...right?!
Oh okay...I get it now!
Smart one!
Hey! What happened?
Something peculiar!
What do you mean?
How do I explain it to you?!
I'll be right back!
Close your eyes!
Show me your palm!
(Sarala places a worm in his palm)
What's this strange sensation!!
That's exactly how I felt in my abdomen!
A worm?
Wait! Let me tell my Mother!
My 'baby like a moon' is compared to a worm?!
You are done!
No...don't tell her!
Wait...You will get your due!
Hey....!!!
No...No!
Where is the worm?
Where is it? Where did fall?
My dear!
They have always told us that nothing
in this creation is worthless!...but...
There seems to be an exception and
I am unable to comprehend that!
There is no point in 'men' having these!
Still, they have it...and why?
In these many years,
never has this thought crossed my mind!
Though not of any use,
why do 'men' have nipples?
Sir...I come from a remote village and
about this
Hello Mister! Is your remote village
in a different planet?
All 'men' on this planet have them right?!
Sir...
Those who exercise at the Vyayamshala (Gym)
mostly have structured and chiseled physiques.
To ward off 'evil eye' or malicious stares,
they seem to be the 'evil eye spots'!
(giggling)
'evil eye spot'?
Yes!
Which Vyayamashala you have been to man?!
Don't you have two of them?!
Plumpy fellow!
'Kali yuga' Sir...it's the 'age of darkness'!
Anything is possible!
Who knows, maybe in the future 'men' could
deliver babies! Then,
'men' will have to breastfeed and therefore
it is all God's foresight!
No.....!
I think it is to 'regulate' the temperature!
Temperature?
Is it to 'regulate' or 'stimulate'?
The discussion is about 'men'!
I am thinking of pursuing my
doctorate on this topic!
This topic isn't in Chemistry,
it's actually in Biology!
By the way, where's our Biology?
I am here...Sir!
The discussion was very interesting but
the fact is...
The gender of the embryo in the womb,
is determined only by the 13th or 14th week!
Until then, the embryo would have
assumed the structure of a female!
Much before the formation of
reproductive organs
these tip of the breast...that means
'nipple'...take form
Therefore, whether an embryo becomes a 'male'
or 'female' it will be present in both!
Got it!
Dear! I have a wish!
I would like to have 'Kabul grapes'!
Just 'Kabul grapes' ?! You will find it
when I am back in the evening!
These grapes are 'seedless' within!
These grapes are sweet & sour!
It is small and round.
Light green in colour,
Okay!
It will be very juicy too.
Understood!
Please don't get some other variety...
Keep in mind...it is...!
'Kabul grapes'!!
...'Kabul grapes'!!!
(Radio announcement)
At the Chittagong -Kallur Ghat Radio station,
Major Ziaur Khan on behalf of the leader of
Awami League, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
announced 'Halal Sarkar', the declaration
of Independence of East Pakistan!
Accordingly, it had severed ties with the rest
of the Pakistan and will be called BANGLADESH!
Namaste Sir!
Oh! Namaste Professor!
I am looking for Kabul Grapes!
Oh...this is not the season Sir!
I shall try to source it from somewhere.
Kindly get back to me later!
Okay then...Thank you!
Namaste Professor!
Kabul Grapes...?
I am in search of it but not getting it!
My wife is carrying my successor but here
I am, unable to even fulfill her small wish!
Kabul Grapes!
We will look for it!
Grapes...Kabul Grapes....!
Grapes of Kabul and Saffron from Kashmir,
Will get them for you, my beloved dear!
Grapes of Kabul and Saffron from Kashmir,
Will get them for you, my beloved dear!
Its now the sixth-month end,
be watchful when you stand or bend!
Is your belly more of a storehouse?
Or is that our little moons playhouse?
Wishes of a pregnant wife,
Are vows of her husbands life!
Wish for anything now,
you will get it somehow,
This is a true offering to my love!
Grapes of Kabul and Saffron from Kashmir,
Will get them for you, my beloved dear!
Grapes of Kabul and Saffron from Kashmir,
Will get them for you, my beloved dear!
Hey! SARALA!
After becoming pregnant,
In a way, we have become distant,
Therefore, it is arduous even to embrace!
Do not use words that are naughty,
the kid, who is listening, is doughty,
We are now three and not just two anymore!
The arrival of a new life,
Is a celebration in my life,
Reserve the piggyback ride for me,
as I am your wife,
Nothing else is needed in this life!
Wishes of a pregnant wife,
Are vows of her husbands life!
Wish for anything now,
you will get it somehow,
This is a true offering to my love!
Grapes of Kabul and Saffron from Kashmir,
Will get them for you, my beloved dear!
Grapes of Kabul and Saffron from Kashmir,
Will get them for you, my beloved dear!
Sour yet delicious mangoes, I can feed,
Thereafter, I shall wipe your lips, if you need,
Summon me once, and I shall heed!
Sitting at home without movement,
Will not just make me dormant,
But fit only for a sack bag endorsement!
When you sweat, I shall fan you,
When its cold, I shall blanket you,
Fates curse on Rama, for avoiding
his pregnant wife, is freed by you!
Wishes of a pregnant wife,
Are vows of her husbands life!
Wish for anything now,
you will get it somehow,
This is a true offering to my love!
Grapes of Kabul and Saffron from Kashmir,
Will get them for you, my beloved dear!
Grapes of Kabul and Saffron from Kashmir,
Will get them for you, my beloved dear!
Stop.............!
What happened Mr.Shastri?
You saw the boy running?!
Yes and so...?
With an intent to eat fruits,
the kids in my neighbourhood,
would have climbed the trees! Like how
you guys jumped over the wall...remember?
If we spring up,
they tend to get scared,
fall off the branch, and may suffer injuries!
So I honk from a distance and
ensure they still have time.
Also at times, when a kid runs,
it's quite possible that,
few others are following him/her.
Deeply involved in their activities
they would be lost in their world!
How will they even take notice of us?
Therefore, we should be more
careful and alert!
Look...that's what it could be!
(kids yelling and chasing)
Kids could be saved from potential accidents!
You seem to be too concerned for kids!
I have to be...right?
They are this country's wealth, strength, and
future...right?!
Come in KING!
Look what we could get for your QUEEN!
Finally... 'Kabul Grapes'!
SARALA!
TA-DA
What's with you?
What???
What's wrong with you? It's 'Kabul Grapes'!!!
Weren't you craving for this??
Did I ask?
Yes!
Ask for the grapes?
Of course!
A few days ago!
Oh my...
There you go...
I had asked you to get a 'wood apple' my dear!
What?
Not grapes!
No SARALA, you had asked for Grapes!
Okay...leave it!
You have anyways got it,
so no point talking now!
Still...I am sure,
I had asked you for a 'wood apple'!
Oh god! These are too sour!
Looks like I am the 'Fox' in this story!
'Grapes are too sour'!
Dear!
Dear!!!
Dear....!
Hey SARALA!
Don't worry!
What happened SARALA?
Don't worry! I am perfectly fine!
What is it then?
What do you think we should name our child?
Something unique and rare!
Tell me!
If it's a 'boy' then 'Bakasura' (male demon)
If it's a 'girl' then 'pothini'(female demon)
okay?!
You are disinterested when it comes to our kid.
Not like that SARALA!
That's okay...let's stick to this.
BAKASURA or POTHINI
SARALA...!
All these days,
the eyelids were stuck together!
Now...slowly it would open up!
The fingers in the hands and legs
will now have fingertips.
You can find people with similar faces
But in the entire world,
it is impossible that there are people
with the same fingerprints!
Even 'identical twins' are no exception
to this rule!
How's that?
Sir...Please have some sweets!
Okay...but what's the occasion?
I am going to have my 6th child soon!
Oh my god! Congratulations!!!
Please don't take it otherwise,
Is it appropriate to fill your wife's belly,
'year on year'!
At my wedding, my father-in-law took a word
from me...
...that how much ever I struggle,
his daughter's belly shouldn't remain empty!
And that's why!
Hey, fool!
You have completely mistaken his words!
He asked you to fill the belly, not the womb!
Thanks to people like you, India's population
has crossed 55 crores now!
Sir...!
Kindly give him that NIRODH, which we got it
from the Government. Let him use it.
Yes...! I shall!
Sir...let me take leave!
Okay!
Sir...Can you please tell me what NIRODH is?
Sir...How do I use this?
Look, you will find a thin and small stuff
Did you get it?
Sir...If I cover my leg with this and do what
you just did will save me from having kids?
Legs?! It is not for your legs man!
Oh! I see...it's for the hands then!
Hands?! You moron! Get lost dumbo!
Non-sense!
Hey Sweetheart! Why are you sad today?
Why aren't you talking about the little one?
My little one wouldn't come!
Why so?
What happened?
My Mom is a demon!
She seems to have swallowed the little one!
Oh is that so?
(sighs) Looking at her interest levels and
curiosity,
a couple of days back, we showed her
the fetal movements
From then on, she thinks I am a demon and
have swallowed the kid!
She always thought hospitals would give
us a baby and we could take it home!
I don't know how to pacify or convince her!
Okay...so that's the matter!
Let me give it a try!
My darling angel!
A child will grow only in the mother's belly!
While it is playing in your mother's tummy,
don't you want to know how it looks?
SARALA!
I would also want to watch my child playing!
When the child is shaking it's limbs,
I feel like holding it right away!
How long SARALA!
It's been more than half an hour!
What can I do?
Your child is not considerate towards you!
I think he has stopped moving and slept!
Go sleep. Will wake you up,
once there is some movement.
Dear!
Dear!!
Where??
A few moments back!
(Disappointed)
Dear!!!
Dear!
Yes!!!
Dear!!
Dear!!
Yes...SARALA
Children, sometimes give us a hard time and
test us!
This poor dad is being put to the test
mercilessly!
I have been so eagerly waiting
to feel your movement but you...
(Notices the fetal movement)
(Fetal movement seen)
Ouch...!
(painful screams)
Dear...!
Lakshmi!
Dear!!!
Lakshmi!
Lakshmi...!
Dear...!!!
Dear...!!
Her 'bag of water' is ruptured.
Also, there is a blood clot
due to a severe head injury.
Therefore, we are left with no option but
perform a 'C - Section'
Doctor...Cesarean?!
Yes!
Mr.Shastry!
Subbu....SUBBU!
What did the doctors tell you?
Sir...!
They would do a C-section for your wife!
Oh is it!
Okay...but what is Cesarean Section?
'Cesarean' is a surgical procedure,
that involves delivering a baby
cutting (incision) in the abdomen.
Will they cut open her belly?
Do they do that?!
(Subbu hesitates)
Oh my god! SUBBU...Tell me what do I?
Oh god! I am such a sinner!
Nothing like it sir!
Why did they name me 'Narasimha Shastri'?!
True to my name, I have cut open her stomach!
Oh god!!!
No Mr.Shastri, don't say that!
Look...Don't panic.
Everything happens for good!
(sobs) To cut open somebody's belly...
Can that do any good?
It's not like that!
My Lakshmi is put to such a great ordeal!
(operation theatre)
Doctor?!
I am sorry!
We could save 'only' the child!
(Child crying)
Dear!
If God forbid, something happens to me...
...you shouldn't break or be shattered!
You swear you wouldn't do anything in haste!
Lakshmi,
Lakshmi!
(sobs) Wake up Lakshmi
Please get up!
Don't let me be lonely!
(sobbing)
Is my suffering not reaching your ears?!?!
Don't let me be lonely! I can't Lakshmi!
(Intense sobbing)
(Intense sobbing)
Mr.Shastri, please calm down!
SUBBU...look at her!
(Funeral Pyre)
Mr.Shastri, please take the child
Which kid?
I lost my LAKSHMI due to that ill-fated curse
Yuck, keep off!
What are you even talking?
You showered great care even upon
unknown kids!
How can u say that to your child?!
I dont need any advice, please go away!
On your way back,
kindly throw that 'ill-fated' one somewhere!
(sobbing) I lost my LAKSHMI forever!
(murmurs) LAKSHMI...!
Please leave...!
Go!
'It'(child) took away my LAKSHMI!
Mr.Shastri
LAKSHMI has never left you and
you are not alone too,
By breathing air into this 'flesh and blood',
she is reborn...just for your sake!
All these years,
she cared for you as if you were a kid!
Now, it's your turn!
To take good care of the kid.
(SHASTRI murmuring)
Have left your kid here...it's up to you now!
Either you pick it up,
else some wild dog or fox may!
(Sobs) Lakshmi
Lakshmi
(weeping) Hey, wait...let me come there!
Lakshmi!
Oh my!
Oh my! Lakshmi!
(still sobbing)
You don't have to cry!
Do not cry!
I am there for you!
No...No don't! My darling!
(Pacifying the kid)
(SARALA lamenting)
(continues weeping)
That's okay SARALA!
SARALA!
What if I die during my labor?!
Don't you dare, even in your dreams!
(sobbing) I do not wish to die!
Along with you and our little one,
I wish to lead a happy and long life!
Post delivery,
along with our baby, would I come home alive?
Don't worry!
Everything is gonna be okay!
Can you assure me something?!
Tell me!
Promise me then...
(SUBBU giving his word)
If by chance, I breathe my last...!
SARALA...don't!
I wouldn't want to,
but if at all, accidentally, I lose my life!
You should marry DEVAYANI!
(SUBBU is shocked!)
She is from our family.
Only she can take good care of our child!
If someone else becomes the stepmother,
our kid...will...
So please don't! Please!
Listen to me SARALA...Look!
Stop blabbering this nonsense!
Do you think I can live without you?
I will die too.
No...Let it go! Please don't say that!
Let's not discuss death!
You better never talk about dying!
(- song begins)
Why are you stuck in this profound grief,
my beloved,
Let a gentle smile have your face gloved!
Simple, noble, and gentle, is my dear wife,
For tomorrow, there will be a little one
in your life!
Let not the evil eyes fall upon you and
leave a scar,
Let the one falling on your lap be
a lucky star!
Never is a fruit too heavy for the
mother creeper,
You are the nourishment and well-being
of my life forever!
I will make you sleep on the bed of
Jasmine,
Sing lullaby and caress you, for,
youll always be mine!
I will make you sit on a swing thatll fly,
And shall take you up above till you
reach the sky!
You are a fortune my delicate darling,
You are an Angel and my divine calling!
You are the Authority of my love,
You are my Virtue and even above!
Let not the evil eyes fall upon you and
leave a scar,
Let the one falling on your lap be
a lucky star!
Never is a fruit too heavy for the
mother creeper,
You are the nourishment and well-being
of my life forever!
My darling your chin resembles moulded
jaggery,
You can now go to sleep without feeling
jittery!
This lullaby is for thee,
You are always treasured by me!
My Queen, you are not just supreme
but my savior boat,
My Queen, you are not just a homemaker
but my beacon of light!
Within or outside, until my last breath,
you shall be,
Celebrated like a procession of dreams
and festival of lights by me!
Tell me what I should buy the kid,
What type of blanket, what kind of bed,
Golden milk feeder, silver food bowl,
Anklets, Rattles, and the best cradle!
Let not the evil eyes fall upon you and
leave a scar,
Let the one falling on your lap be
a lucky star!
Never is a fruit too heavy for the
mother creeper,
Close your eyes gently,
and fall into tranquil sleep!
How is SARALA doing now?
Good!
I wanted to come home and meet her but
not able to you know!
That's fine!
Tell me how are you?
I am just being alive!
Neither am I heartily enjoying the 'new-born
activities', nor able to vent out my sorrow,
The day...somehow passes by with the child
but the nights,
haunt with loneliness!
My home is full of a strange silence.
She was as attached as a mole on my skin!
How do I handle this separation or void?!
Full of her memories and thoughts!
The deeper I think of her,
the intense is my sorrow!
As I excavate more into her thoughts, all I
find are the skeletons of our buried dreams!
'skeletons'!
At times...I feel
Lakshmi has not left me,
She's here...around me!
This house is full of her fragrance,
sound of her footsteps,
and her sweet voice calling out for me!
The boundary line differentiating
life and death is so very thin...
To me her presence was LIFE
and truly, her absence means DEATH!
hmmm...
Both 'birth' & 'death' have SUTAKA...but,
('Sutaka' is a quarantine-like procedure Hindu ritual)
eversince Mr.Shastri observed this ritual
one after another,
my mind is doomed and extremely disturbed.
'Anything can happen to anyone at any time'.
While my mind was gripped by fear,
The Nation was engulfed with a new threat...
Saw that?! This War seems to be too severe,
and filled with dangerous twists and turns!
There is a WAR within me too
The sound of my heart is similar to the
explosives & ammunition used in the WAR!
What do you mean?
SARALA has finished 9 months now!
Oh...I see!
Just like women, men too become pregnant!
Surprised??!
Surprises don't change the truth!
A mother carries the kid here (shows belly)
whereas a father carries here (shows head)
Post 9 months, the mother delivers the child.
With the father, the carrying term is very long.
Do you know when he delivers?
Only after he thinks he has secured the
future of his son or daughter
The whole world sees a woman getting pregnant
and delivering a baby!
But the Irony is that the world cannot notice
a man getting pregnant or delivering the kid!
See...this is what I
was...(SUBBU passes by)
Hey SUBBARAO!
Chemistry!
This SUBBARAO is like a 'deer on his toes'.
Once the bell rings, he is on a swing!
Man is so full of love for his wife!
This time it is not LOVE Sir...but FEAR!
Fear??!!
Yes!
Hope there are no obstacles for SARALA
to deliver the child!
Sure...Yes!
But what about the WAR?
It's around 10 - 12 days!
It doesn't seem to end!
As per Govt orders, I have got the
home essentials and medicines of SARALA,
I have got them all beforehand...Yes!
But I still need to cross-check once!
There is a BLACKOUT in the city.
We can't come out in the evenings!
There is a total power cut and
what if she gets labor pain at midnight?
I better ask DEVAYANI to keep her car
ready with fuel filled!
Why am I getting only such thoughts?!
Nothing to worry! Things will be fine!
(exhaling) My child is this country's future!
There shouldn't be any obstacles for SARALA.
Wouldn't let anything obstruct her delivery!
Whatever the situation,
whatever the time...never hesitate.
Just ring me up, will be there immediately!
(BLACKOUT)
My Superior can be seen patrolling anytime!
He has to else, will his Superior spare him?!
(Chemistry's house)
What is with this BLACKOUT rule?
How will the enemy country know,
if lights are on at home?
It's like this,
If the lights are on, the enemy air force
can easily identify the cities, and
then attack us. Therefore this precaution!
That's it!
Now...I got it!
Still, I am missing our BHAJANS and
ladies meet.
I am tired of this inconvenience and
every night look forward to mornings!
We wait for everyday 'dawn',
but SUBBU,
waiting for a bright future
amidst this darkness!
A pregnant lady at home, Can't get out
after dusk, BLACKOUT and Sec.144
Poor guy!
What he must be going through!
Aunt...I am an ill-fated one.
The situation outside too is not favourable!
My situation within too is unfavourable!
It's been many days past 9 months,
This lazy one is not showing
any signs of coming out!
Also, it's becoming too heavy for me!
AUNT!
Can we speak to the doctor and get a C-section?
Don't you dare say such things!
It's always better for the fruit to ripen
on the plant and then detach!
What is the joy in plucking unripe fruits?
Stop overthinking and
please have your dinner! Let's go!
I don't want to!
Are you not hungry??
Yes, I am!
Still, I do not want to have food!
Why so?
SUBBU...!
Yes Mom!
Come here!
Yes!
Your wife has got something to tell!
Tell me SARALA, what is it?
There has been a proper supply of breakfast,
lunch, milk, and fruits to your dear child!
I think that is why he/she is not
ready to come out of the belly!
Therefore, if I go on a 'fast' and bother
a little, the child is bound to come out!
Look...!!! Yes!
Feed her!
Here...eat this!
SARALA!!!
No....!
What?!
Now what...SARALA?
(exclaims in pain)
SARALA!
(SARALA crying out in pain)
SARALA!
Is it too much of a pain?
Mom!
Mom, will quickly make a call and come back!
What about the POLICE??!
(sighs) I am sure they would understand.
Don't worry!
Okay...Come soon!
(SARALA crying out in pain)
Things will be alright dear!
Please bear with it!
We are there!
Almost there!
SARALA be brave!
SARALA...Nothing to worry!
Bear with it a little more!
A couple of more minutes!
You are alright dear! Don't worry!
(SARALA exclaims in pain) AUNT!
(Crying out in pain)
Just about to...!
RAJAGOPALA...Police!
Hey, Stop! STOP!!!
Yes...Stop there!
Down!
(In the background Aunt pacifying SARALA)
Are you not aware that you can't get out?
It's an emergency, Sir!
Oh my god! SARALA!
(SARALA in deep pain)
Don't worry dear! It's alright!
There is an exception to hospitals! Leave!
Thank you!
(SARALA crying out in pain)
Careful!
SARALA...you will be okay! Don't worry!
Take her slowly!
Mr.Subbarao?!
Yes...
She's got 'preeclampsia'.
It means high BP during pregnancy and
therefore normal delivery seems impossible!
Owing to the criticality, we need to inject
Anesthesia and carry out Cesarean section!
In such times,
anything can happen to the mother and child!
What does she mean??!!
If something happens to SARALA!!
MOM nothing will happen to her!
If something happens to SARALA...
MOM....MOM...nothing will happen!
Not that SUBBU!
Yes! Nothing will happen to her!
Doctor! Please tell me!
Once you sign the consent form,
she will be operated on!
(SUBBU recalling)
If by chance, I breathe my last...!
SARALA, don't you dare think that!
I do not want to die!
Along with you and our little one,
I wish to lead a happy and long life!
To me her presence was LIFE
and truly, her absence means DEATH!
Right???
(Sighs at the power cut) Oh god!
Watchman! where are you?!
Watchman!
(Panting) Give me the torch?
(Panting)
Brother! Here...give it to me, I shall do it!
Hold this, Please!
(Heavy breathing continues)
(SUBBU tries to switch on the Generator)
Doctor!
(sighs)
(All of them are happy looking at the baby)
Give the child to me!
My darling! My Angel!
Doctor! Can I go see SARALA?
(hesitantly) Mr.SUBBARAO
You should be brave now!
Why Doctor?
We have put in our effort!
During surgery,
and due to high BP, she had repeated
convulsions as in 'fits' (seizures)!
We tried our best...
but she has slipped into a coma!
Presently, she is not responding!
What's the way forward?
As Doctors, we can comment
only after 24 hours of observation!
Let us not lose hope!
Hey SARALA!
Are you listening?
I am sure you are!
(stammers) You would listen!
Because Telepathy works!
Hey!
You know...
I am madly in love with you!
Still, why do this?
Whenever you wake up from your sleep,
you always wanted to look at my face! Right?
Now open your eyes
Hey SARALA! Wake up from your sleep!
I am waiting like a Heron bird for you!
Please,
please...just wake up!
There is a little angel,
descended and waiting for us!
Hey!
Our child's future is at stake and
don't you want to fulfill all those dreams,
that we saw together!
Hey SARALA!
If you are obstinately silent...
then,
I too shall join you...
Then...
(cries out loudly)
what about our child?
(weeping)
Hey SARALA! Wake up!
Wake up SARALA!
SARALA please wake up!
SARALA!
Is it Bakasura or Pothini?
What?
Bakasura or Pothini?
It's Bakasura!
Hmmm...
Bakasura!
The War for the Liberation of East Pakistan
lasted for 13 days.
The President of India commended the valour
and dedication of the armed forces!
At the success meet,
Chief of the Army Staff - Sam Manekshaw,
Air Marshal - H C Dewan, and
Lietanant General Sagat Singh took part
in the event!
India won the war, likewise our SARALA too!
During the Labor, every pregnant woman
puts up a brave fight against the fate and
this is no less than a soldier fighting WAR!
This is because every birth of a child is also
a re-birth to that woman, as a great mother!
Shatayash! Poornayash!
('Long live' wishes)
I am planning to get married!
Really??!!! Who is that lucky girl?
(surprise) Ohhh!
Our DEVAYANI!
When I was at the hospital to see your kid...
Love at first sight!
My child has granted you a new beginning!
(cuddling the baby)
You are a great-looking Prince!!!
Darling! Sweetheart!
SARALA...Do not feed the kid today!
Why?
You wanted to make him starve...right?
Do it now...let's see!