Swargandharva Sudhir Phadke (2024) Movie Script

Take me back...
to my homeland
O, mighty ocean
my heart yearns so...
Take me back...
to my homeland
O, mighty ocean
my heart yearns so...
I have watched you
washing the feet of my motherland
Four tickets please.
Babuji!
Why would you need a ticket...
Of course I do.
Public money has gone
into this movie.
Today I am here as audience.
I must buy a ticket.
Right...
But... why four?
You see...
Asha and Prabhakar Jog
are joining us.
I bought two for them.
Let's go in.
O mighty ocean, my heart yearns so
Millions of stars shine in the sky
but the one that shines the brightest
is my homeland
The palaces on foreign soil
don't charm me
for I hold dear, the little hut
that sheltered and the
soil that nourished me
Shri. Vinayak Wamanrao Phadke
[Legal Advisor]
[Passing hermit singing devotional song]
Kulkarni...
- Yes?
Please make a note.
Yes.
Our client...
Ram!
You'll be late for school dear.
Please hurry.
...on this date...
[Faint sound of coughing]
...uh...
Excuse me...
Give me a minute.
- Sure.
[Sound of coughing continues]
Saraswatibai...
What's the matter?
Your coughing seems worse today.
[Saraswati continues to cough]
I'll check on Ram.
Come on.
Your mother has called you in.
You love music, don't you Ram?
Yes, a lot.
To listen and
to sing too.
Wonderful!
That's good.
[Saraswati calling Ram...]
Mother is calling you. Hurry!
Sweetheart, you're running
late for school.
I'm here mother.
- I've been calling you the whole time.
You don't want to be late.
Eat quickly and run to school.
- Yes.
You must study hard, right?
[Saraswati coughing]
Saraswatibai...
Today I'm going to take Ram to
a very different school.
It's a new world where he
will be able to follow his passion.
And he will also be able to
learn what he loves most. Music.
But what for?
What about school and studies?
Don't worry.
Our Ram is a smart boy.
And sincere too.
He will excel at whatever he takes up.
I am sure of it.
[Saraswati continues to cough]
Okay...
You need to rest.
I have asked the doctor
to come by in the evening.
I'll be back.
Eat.
Gandharva Sangeet Vidyalay
Kolhapur
Greetings!
...to the great Master...
Gayanacharya Wamanrao Padhye...
Oh!...Vinayakrao!
Please come.
Greetings. Have a seat.
Sit, dear child.
Greetings, Guruji.
Greetings!
So tell me.
Legal expert, renowned lawyer...
Vinayakrao Phadke...
What brings you here?
Came with a request for help...
...to nurture this little sapling
growing in my yard...
A musical genius like you
can do it.
Tell me, how can I help?
This is my son Ram.
This is my son Ram.- Hmm...
He loves singing.
He loves singing.- I see...
He wants to learn music.
So...
It is my humble request that
you take him under your wing.
My friend...
...your wish is my command.
Excellent.
How old are you dear?
I'm seven.
The fact that you want to
learn at such a young age
says it all.
Very good.
I will certainly teach you.
Come on.
Let's start right away.
Earlier the better.
Sing along with me.
In moments of joy
In blows of misfortune
an invisible hand
protects me
The teacher is the only protector
The teacher is the only protector
The teacher is an ocean of compassion
an ally of the downtrodden
The teacher is an ocean of compassion
an ally of the downtrodden
Teacher is revered as mother
That was amazing Babuji!
I start my performance with a
tribute to my teachers.
My very first teacher
was Wamanrao Padhye.
He initiated me into music.
If I err, I am sure he will forgive me.
There's another...
One that I followed like Ekalavya...
from a distance...
Like Ekalavya?
[An old popular song playing]
Isn't that Advocate Phadke's son?
He always hangs around the restaurant.
I say,
...why indulge when you
don't have the money?
The father is clearly negligent.
Especially since his wife died.
He is devastated.
He is devastated.
True...
Child...
- Huh?
If you want to eat,
go sit inside.
Why stand here?
No. I don't want anything.
I stand here to hear the songs.
I listen to Hirabai Badodekar and
Balgandharva's records...
...and I try to sing like them.
That's enough to satisfy my hunger.
Oh...
Very good.
I'm sure you'll do your father proud
when you grow up.
[Song continues in the background]
Great Mr. Ranade...
This looks good.
It has turned out well.
Babuji...
You did do you father proud, didn't you?
But...
... there was another Vinayakrao...
...who shaped your life.
None other than the
great freedom fighter...
...Vinayak Damodar Savarkar.
Please...
...tell us something about him.
I think...
...what Swatantryaveer Savarkar did
for the nation...
...cannot be compared with anything at all.
Very true.
I have...
...been in awe of him since
I was a child.
I still am.
And will be till my last breath.
Uh...
Babuji... uh...
Let us continue the conversation
during travel.
When did you first meet him?
And where? Do you remember?
Can you tell us anything?
Excellent.
You sang well Ram.
Mr. Phadke...
Your son has a melodious voice.
Keep it up.
I have a gift for you.
Take this.
I hope you serve the nation.
You have my blessings.
We'll take your leave.
Ram, you are fortunate.
The great Savarkar has personally
lauded you, and blessed you.
You must start reading
this book from today.
You must also pursue
music sincerely, okay?
Yes!
Hello, hello, hello!
Warm greetings to the
residents of Kolhapur!
I am Na.Naa Deshpande,
welcoming you all today.
And now...
we present an
upcoming singer.
Ram, hurry up.
You are the first to perform today.
Sudhir Phadke!
[Applause]
Where is he?
- Who?
The young singer.
Send him on stage. Phadke?
Go!
They have given you a
new name today!
Go, buddy!
[Applause]
Come.
- But I...
That's right.
You are Sudhir Phadke.
Give him a hand.
Come.
Uh...
Nana, his parents named him after Lord Ram.
You changed it!
You see...
...Lord Ram is Almighty.
But this Ram here
with his sweet voice
will be famous as Sudhir Phadke
across Maharashtra.
Take my word for it.
[Chuckles]
You see...
I recently read a novel
by Na. See Phadke.
Came across the name Sudhir in it.
It instantly appealed to me.
It's pretty new in Maharashtra.
So from now on, Ram Phadke
will be known as Sudhir Phadke!
Exactly!
And very soon
also as Swargandharva Sudhir Phadke!
Shri Ram
Shri Ram
Shri Ram
So Na.Naa Deshpande gave
you a new identity.
Yes. But it was also the time
when a long phase of hardships
started in young Ram's life.
Hello?
Huh?
Who is this please?
Oh...
Felicitate him on his 75th birthday?
Uh...
I'll talk to him and let you know.
Okay...
Yes...
It was the headmaster of
the school in Miraj.
They would like to felicitate you.
What should I tell them?
Lalitabai...
It's painful to walk down
that lane again.
Reminds me of the days
in Jamkhindi and Miraj...
at my uncles' home.
Those were happy days.
And then... those allegations...
that I cheated both my uncles...
It's painful.
It's been sixty years.
How long are you going to
stay trapped in it?
Why feel guilty about something
you never did?
It's water under the bridge.
Yes, but...
I was neck deep in it then.
It's hard to forget.
Nana... look!
Mama has sent Rs. 100 from Miraj
and Dada has sent Rs. 100
from Kolhapur.
Great!
So that I can start my music class
and I don't run short of money.
I'm sure they would have
cut corners to do so.
They shower so much love on me
that I seldom miss my parents.
All they want is for me
to be a great singer
and fulfill my dreams.
I will live up to their expectations.
Our music class will
soon be a reality!
Do one thing!
Put up a board.
Kalaniketan Sangeet Vidyalay!
Awesome! This is a nice name.
Will look nice, won't it?
Yeah...
Done with the daydreaming?
Umm?
You were going to pay the rent...
Gopalrao Yelguntwar had
assured me while leaving
that the boys would pay in time.
I think
you mistook us for somebody else.
We are not the ones you
are talking about.
No, no, no! Enough of your fibbing.
Just give me the money now!
Else, I shall be happy to
put this lock on the Sangh office!
But sir, we can't close down
the Sangh office like that!
Okay, then give me the
money you have.
Come on...
Please sir...
My uncle has sent me this money for
a different reason...
I can't give this to you sir.
Is that so?
Okay then.
Get out of here.
[Confusion ensues]
Hang on Sudhir.
Sir, take this.
Huh?... Yes!
Getting your money from the officers
is my responsibility.
All my best wishes are with you.
May your music school
flourish by the day.
Goodbye!
But sir...
Sir please...
It's been a week...
...and no word from Ram.
He hasn't replied if he
has received the money.
Come on time tomorrow.
- Yes sir.
I hope there isn't a problem.
What if he's unwell?
There's no way to
know for sure.
Hmm...
I think without wasting
any more time
we must go pay him a visit.
I agree.
It would be good to see him too
and to know he is fine.
We will also get to
see his music class.
Let's take the train tonight.
Yes. Let's get ready.
Those boys expended and
we got into trouble.
They're not even volunteers.
Hmm...
They've promised to pay
in a week, but...
Don't worry, they will.
Uncle?!!
Oh!
Greetings uncle!
Uncle?... How are you?
What a pleasant surprise!
This is my friend Nana Gadgil.
Hello...He's from Amravati.
He's also a volunteer
with the Sangh.
What's the matter uncle?
Your music class would have
taken off successfully.
That's why you may have
missed replying to us
about the money.
That's what we thought.
Both of us and...
...your own father...
took a lot of efforts
to help you.
But what do you care?
You deceived us.
Where is the 200 rupees
we gave you?
Where did you squander it?
Speak up!
Why are you tongue-tied now?
Uh... Uncle... You have got it wrong -- Nana...
Uncle...
Please trust me.
I have not spent your money
for the wrong reason.
I swear upon my
mother and father.
Stop it!
We don't want to hear
your excuses.
We are done with you.
Miraj, Jamkhindi and...
...Kolhapur are not
your home anymore.
From this very moment
our doors are closed to you.
Uncle...
Please listen...
Uncle!...Uncle...
Please hear me out...
It was not my mistake.
Uncle, I'm not lying.
I didn't spend it on wrong things.
Please don't go.
Don't leave me.
Sudhir... wait...
Sudhir listen...
Sudhir!
We have spent all the money...
Let's just keep mum about it.
Sudhir!
Why did you do this?
Your misdeeds have caused
a rift between my
family and me.
Who gave you the right to
spend the Sangh funds?
Sudhir must get his money back.
Hold on Sudhir.
Go. Get his money.
What -...What are you doing?
Go on. Take your money.
No!
I'll report you to the authorities.
That will teach you.
He is going to report us.
- Hah!
Go ahead.
Hey! What are you doing?
What's this?
What's going on?
What are you doing?
You want to report us, don't you?
Go ahead. Do it.
Hey, stop!... Sudhir...
Are you even human?
Have you no
compassion at all?
Think about his circumstances.
Sudhir...
I am with you, always.
I haven't done anything wrong Uncle.
Please don't abandon me.
I haven't done wrong.
Tell them Nana.
If they turn away from me...
I will have no family left.
There's nobody else.
Please tell them I did not
cheat them.
Don't leave me like this...
This is my lone path
Eventhough tired, I must walk
This is my lone path
Done with weeping
all I can do is smile
and shielding myself with
a wall of vices
for I try to put out
the blazing inferno within
Best regional film of the year 1963
and the award goes to
the film produced by Shriram Chitra
music by Sudhir Phadke and
directed by Raja Paranjape
Ha Maza Marg Ekala
(My Solitary Path)
[Music]
[Song continues in background]
Sachin...
Congratulations!
Babuji...
Kudos to your musical genius
and your soulful voice.
[Chuckles]
To be honest Rajabhau
when something truly
appeals to me
comes through my music
and my voice.
Every hardship I have
been through
every pain I have endured
flows into my voice.
I understand.
This success has not been easy either.
Every slip and fall in
this uphill journey
eventually takes you to the summit.
This is proof, isn't it?
A glimpse of happiness
and it disappears the next moment
all that's left in
my hands is to grieve
In a blink of the eye
the story ends for good
This is my lone path
[Music]
Done with weeping
all I can do is smile
[Police on night patrol ousting
the homeless]
Hey, buzz off!
Come on, go away!
This is my lone path
[Music]
I go on living
for life goes by
Nana...
Hey, Nana...
Nana!
Nana!
Where could he be?
Must have gone to find work.
I need to find work too.
Else, I'll need to hold a begging bowl.
[Music]
Didn't spend a single paisa
Neither did I count my coins
Yet I bought my dear Shyam
I purchased Shyam
I purchased Shyam
[Music]
Some may say it's theft
some may think it's a loan
Some may say it's theft
some may think it's a loan
Little do they know I've counted
His name with every breath I've lived
That's how I bought my dear Shyam
Just a moment...
Asha, stop...
What is it, Phadke Saheb?
Was the note not right?
[Chuckles]
No.
It's going perfectly well.
On that note, you deserve
a good cup of tea.
Let's take a tea break.
Come out.
- Yes.
[Soft chatting]
[Soft conversation]
Come in Asha.
- Yes.
Hello.
- Hello, please sit.
You're singing very well.
Frankly, you, Ga.Di.Ma and
Phadke Saheb
...when the three of you
come together
singers like us are bound to be
gratified by our work.
[Chuckles]
Public memory is short.
Their memories fade away
like camphor.
Nothing remains.
What do you mean?
I'm reading the script of
Jagachya Paathiver.
[Both laugh]
Such beautiful words, Madgulkar...
As many owners, as many names
as many hearts,
are his abodes...
Nobody knows him as
...helpless, homeless, faceless...
Yet I bought my dear Shyam
When I was composing the song
I kept feeling as if
Madgulkar knew
my past...and the life I have lived...
That's how vividly I could see it.
Amazing...
Hats off Madgulkar.
[Beggar pleading for food]
[Continues to plead]
Sudhir?
- Shyam...
Um...
Just for one night...
...can I sleep at your place?
I need to ask my father.
Anna...
What is it?
My friend is here.
Can he stay here for the night?
No way!
Tell him there's no room.
He says no.
Our house is small.
There isn't much room.
I...I understand Shyam...
Can I try asking your father?
He might listen to me.
Try your luck.
Who is it?...What's your name?
Hello.
I'm Sudhir Phadke.
Shyam and I meet at the Sangh.
Just for tonight...
would you let me sleep
would you let me sleep
in your home?
No...
- Anywhere will do...
There's no space inside.
You could do one thing.
Sleep in the veranda.
And you must-
- I'll leave at daybreak, don't worry.
Okay... fine then.
I'm immensely grateful.
Come.
I have nobody in this world.
What am I living for?
How long do I live like a destitute...
It would be better to end it all.
Suicide will end this misery.
It's the only way.
Here.
Have tea.
Take care dear boy.
How do I ward off the evil
My child you are so far away
How do I ward off the evil
My child you are so far away
I send you thoughts to protect you
Just halt for a moment to
my child
I send you thoughts to protect you
Just halt for a moment to
my child
[Music]
You're the only one I
hold dear in this world
In the ocean of sorrow
you created paradise
You're the pillar that carried
the load of everything
I send you thoughts to protect you
Halt for a moment to
my child
halt my child
[Music]
Nana?
Where were you Nana?
How could you leave like that?
I looked for you everywhere.
Sudhir...
Please forgive me.
I...
left yesterday, in the hope
of getting a job.
But it turned out to be a fraud.
There was this man who...
...called me to Amravati for a job.
I thought...
...it would end our struggle.
Once I got the job,
I would tell you.
But it was not to be.
He was a con man.
Look, Nana.
Let bygones be bygones.
Hm?
Forget it.
Tell me, have you eaten anything
since yesterday?
Come on then.
Let's eat.
I haven't eaten either.
But Sudhir, do we have money?
Money...
There no money right now.
But we'll soon have some.
How?
By selling this coat.
No Sudhir.
Don't be silly.
Sell clothes for money?
It's only if we're alive...
...that this coat...
...or anything else would matter.
Come on.
[Music]
A warp of joy
Hundred wefts of sorrow
A warp of joy
Hundred wefts of sorrow
That makes O human
the silken robe of your life
A warp of joy
[Music]
While you drape yourself
in fabric rich
You came here and shall go naked
While you drape yourself
in fabric rich
You came here and shall go naked
And for this appearance you indulge
in an intricate soap opera
[Applause]
Excellent. You sang well.
- Thank you.
Let's ask the judges.
- Yes.
Sir, how did you like this song?
My compliments on your
lovely performance dear boy.
I'd like to talk a little about Babuji.
Babuji learnt classical music from
Padhyebua, in Kolhapur.
His voice was so sweet that...
...the audience would
be mesmerized.
When he was about ten
he had gone to Mumbai.
He was participating in a
He was participating in a
classical music competition.
The judge was Abdul Karim Khan Saheb.
Babuji's notes were so perfect
that after one rendition,
Khan Saheb said,
"Ram, your hard work is evident."
"I will now teach you a new composition."
"Would you give it a try?"
Without a second thought Babuji agreed.
He sang a composition in
Raag Multani to perfection.
Karim Khan Saheb got up
and patted Babuji on the back.
At a very young age
Babuji had incredible
insight into music.
He endured extreme hardships
for his love of music.
He put his whole life
on stake for it.
We all know Babuji for
his talent and mellifluous voice.
But to think of the suffering
he went through in his youth...
...still sends a shiver down the spine.
I pray to God that nobody has to
face that kind of hardship.
Dear boy, wish you all the very best
and heartiest congratulations!
- Thank you, thank you.
Move!...Go away!
Tell him he's fired.
He's no good.
He hasn't done a single
job properly.
But I do!
I work sincerely.
Why don't you ask
my friend here!
He's right sir.
- Sir I...
Sir I...I roll the bandages right. Look...
I got it wrong only once.
I'm sorry.
I have suffered a loss.
Who will pay for it? Your father?
You are fired!... Leave!
Sudhir...
- Sir...
Please listen...
He may have erred.
I apologize on his behalf.
But sir...he is not well since yesterday.
He hasn't eaten for two days.
Is that my problem?
Sir, just listen to me.
You make yourself scarce too!
Show both of them out.
Let's go.
Nana...
You have to suffer
because of me.
Of course not.
Why did you give up
your job for me?
You...
You should go back to
your home.
You are trapped here with me.
It's not right.
As for me...
...whatever will be, will be.
I have no home, no family.
Honestly...
What's the use of
going on like this?
Sudhir, what are you saying?
Enough is enough.
Better end it all.
Sudhir...wait!
Sudhir!!!
[Breathing heavily]
Sudhir...
[Sniffling]
Sudhir?
What do you think
you were doing?
You wanted to commit suicide?
And...
...did you even think what
I would do without you?
Did you forget what
friends are all about?
Nana, I'm lost...
[Sudhir!]
We have been looking
everywhere for you.
Dr. Hedgewar wants to see you.
Really?
-Yes.
Today itself.
Doctor and Gopalrao Yerguntwar
have been planning it
for quite some time now.
[Breathing heavily]
Get up dear boy...
It's okay...
Rise...
You are Sudhir?
You know your name means
perseverance.
Su-dheer.
How can you give up then?
Hmm...?
I'm aware of what your friend
and you have gone through.
Gopalrao told me.
Gopalrao has taken disciplinary action
on those involved.
Don't worry at all.
You will get your money back.
You are not alone.
We are all with you.
Myself, Gopalrao and
volunteers of the Sangh.
Your support and
love from the Sangh
is my true wealth.
You have shown integrity
and faith in the Sangh.
Then how could we let
you fight alone?
We won't.
God isn't present
in the shrine
He isn't found in the temple
- Get up dear...
God isn't present
in the shrine
He isn't found in the temple
Who enjoys His highest favour
and the power to steal Him away...
God isn't present in the shrine
He isn't found in the temple
[Music]
God resides within the heart
God pervades every direction in space
God is in the sky and the sea
God is present in every being
try looking for Him everywhere
you'll find Him in
everything surrounding
Nana...
Doesn't Sangh volunteer
Raikar live somewhere here?
Yes I guess...
Sudhir...
...it seems he lives alone.
Wait a minute.
Vaidyakumar Raikar.
217, Crown Building.
Sudhir...
Nana it's...
...right here.
But Sudhir, how do we
know which house?
Let's wing it.
Worst come worst,
somebody may
blast us for knocking
on the wrong door.
We're used to it anyway.
Let's go.
- Yeah...
[Knocking on the door]
Raikar!
-Sudhir?
Nana?
Please come in.
Come in.
- Yeah
What brings you here
at this hour?
Bring in the luggage.
You're a Godsend.
Actually...
...we are looking for
a place to stay.
Do you know of any?
Um...
We'll talk about it.
Make yourself comfortable.
Yes.
- Sit.
Uh... place...
We can work out something.
Today?
Today???
How is that possible?
We are tired of carrying
all this stuff around.
First struggle to
feed yourself...
...that done, struggle to
find a place
to sleep for the night.
How long can this go on?
Can I
Can I
make a humble request?
If it's okay with you
can we stay here
just for one night?
Hey!
What's with the request and all?
Tonight you shall stay
right here.
In fact, you can stay till
you find a place.
What say, Vasu?
- Of course!
Nakhate?
-Sure.
Uh... But...
This place is very small.
It won't be comfortable.
But we can handle that.
I'm very grateful to you.
Sudhir...
What are friends for!
Okay, there are rules to follow.
Lights out at 9 pm.
So any reading or writing
you have to do
...better wrap it up before 9.
Okay.
There's a special light here though
to inspire your music.
It's the same moon in the sky
It's the same night in spring
It's the same moon in the sky
It's the same night in spring
In this peaceful solitude
you, my beloved are beside me
you, my beloved are beside me
It's the same moon in the sky
[Music]
The silence is the same
The moonlight mystic as before
Outlined by the mystic shadows
is the same beautiful picture
The Jasmine creeper is still the same
The magic of its fragrance too
In this peaceful solitude
you, my beloved are beside me
you, my beloved are beside me
[Music]
Stop!
What's the matter?
You have been stealingrotis everyday!
No I've -
- Shame on you!
You're young and fit.
Go find work!
What-
Give it back!
Scooch!
Super, Lalita!
Nothing beats the fresh, hotrotis you make.
[Chuckles]
Ask with love, for what you need
and with love I shall feed
Watch the healthy glow it brings
Joyful every day begins
Nice, Lalita!
How come you remember
this old jingle?
Wasn't I the one who sang it?
[Coughs]
What happened?
Why are you choking?
Have some water.
Here...have a sip.
I did the commercial for
the ghee back then.
It bothered you now?
[Laughs]
They would play it in
public transport buses.
Of course, old story.
How would you know.
Sudhir...
We can't bear to see
you struggling like this.
Agreed...you're trying hard.
But we don't think you will
make your fortune here in Mumbai.
Sudhir, before you ruin
your health further
you must leave Mumbai.
It's the only option.
Your music will earn you a livelihood.
You can travel to cities and perform.
People pay.
I have done Keertans myself.
Sudhir...
Your voice will earn for you.
Sudhir...
I believe
Waman and Raikar are right.
But I want to start
my music class.
I want to be a singer and composer.
If I leave
all my dreams will reduce
to ashes.
I will lose direction.
What then, Nana?
Today's news headlines.
Today, on 1st September 1939,
Poland has been attacked
by Nazi forces to reclaim
German territory.
As Raikar suggested
try your luck in Nashik.
You will be successful, I promise.
New town, new opportunities.
Our best wishes are with you.
When you reach
write back to us.
After wandering and performing
if I manage to get two
square meals a day
and with God's grace, manage to survive...
I will come to meet you.
That's it then.
See you.
On the whirling wheel you give
dainty shapes to clay
Lord Vitthal, you are
a passionate potter
Lord Vitthal, you are
a passionate potter
Soil, light, wind and water
You blend all, oh avid potter
Soil, light, wind and water
You blend all, oh avid potter
And under the skies vast
you bring into being
a boundless array of clay-ware..
[Knocking on door]
Hello!
- Hello.
My name is Sudhir Phadke.
- Okay.
I have come from Mumbai.
I'm a singer. I sing on the radio.- Okay.
Would you organize my show?
Sorry, no.
You can pay me what you can.
- Sorry, no.
We don't do all that.
I don't expect much.
Please leave.
Should I give you a sample
of my singing?
We're not interested in
your music. Just go.
Obeisance to the flag...
[Instructing young men]
Hello. I'm Sudhir Phadke.
I'm a singer.
I've come from Mumbai.
As it happens,
I'm looking for work.
I'm also a Sangh volunteer.
Could you help me to
organize a show?
Sudhir, I have a suggestion.
Go to Malegao.
My teacher lives there.
Meet him.
His name is C.Y. Kale.
He is sure to organize
your show.
This is his address.
I can't thank you enough.
No need to thank me.
Take care of youself.
Stay safe.
Hello.
I'm hungry. Would like to
have a meal.
Of course. Please sit.
I will pay for the meal of course.
- Hmm...
Just that...
I won't have any money
left for travel.
Could you...
...give me money just enough
for the train fare?
You could keep this coat with you.
- No...
Young man, take a seat.
Uh... sit here and eat.
Go ahead.
- Okay.
Naru, serve this gentleman.
What's this?
What are you doing?
I told you, you can have the coat...
Please take this back.
I can't have it.
Keep it young man. It might
come in use.
All I want is a handful of grains
not acres of farm
All I want is a handful of grains
not acres of farm
Almighty gives with a thousand hands
But my bag can't hold it all
Almighty gives with a thousand hands
But my bag can't hold it all
Send only as much rain as
and when I need
Give me only as much food as
will help me survive
Send only as much rain as
and when I need
Give me only as much food as
will help me survive
A handful is all I need
to satiate my hunger one time
Almighty gives with a thousand hands
But my bag can't hold it all
Sir...
Sir...
Excuse me...
- What is it?
Uh... Is there a letter for me?
What's the name?
- Sudhir Phadke.
God knows where they come from.
- Please check.
In busy hours.
Hm.
Dear Sudhir...
Received your letter.
Felt very happy.
I feel very proud and
happy to know
you're working hard to
do your shows.
We are all fine.
We are all fine.
Don't worry about us.
You take care of yourself.
Eat well.
After you left...
...we have not been aware
of the ups and downs
you may have gone through.
But some day, you will conquer
But some day, you will conquer
great heights of success.
We are sure of it.
And there's good news.
Nana Gadgil and Waman Zadkar have
got a job and are training
at the Ambala Air Force Training Centre!
[Gasps in joy]
Ambala!
[Distant sounds of hawkers
and general public]
Hey!
You're here!
I don't know much
about music.
Can't help you there.
You can ask for anything else.
Should I give you money?
I don't want charity.
I can work, I can sing.
If I get paid for it, great.
I understand.
Could you help me with something?
What is it?
My friends are staying at
the Ambala Air Force Camp.
I'd like to meet them.
Could you give me money
for the bus fare?
It's been a year.
I miss them.
Why not? You must visit them!
Why bus? I'll drop you.
I have a car.
My driver will take you.
Don't worry.
Here, have some milk.
After all, I'm a volunteer
with the Sangh.
Bye...
Slowly flows the river
Slowly flows the river
Oblivious to the joys and sorrrows
that exist on her banks
Oblivious to the joys and sorrrows
that exist on her banks
Slowly flows the river
[Music]
Some call the river Mother.
Some call the river Mother.
Some revere her as a goddess
Some revere her as a goddess
They carve a deity out of stone
and worship it with devotion
Slowly flows the river
Waman!
- Huh?
Isn't that Sudhir?
Yes!
Sudhir!
- Sudhir!
Sudhir!
- Nana!... Zadkar!
[Laugh with joy]
Nana...
[Sniffle]
Sudhir... you don't look well...
Where have you been?
What have you been up to?
You never wrote back.
I'm fine.
I'm pretty much the same
as I was back in Mumbai.
Forget about me.
How are you doing?
You have both chosen the noble path.
I was overjoyed, when Raikar
wrote in his letter.
We both got out in search of a job
and arrived here.
But weren't you in Nashik?
How did you reach here?
What are you doing currently?
I travel to different towns.
Managed to survive. That's why
I'm before you today.
I meet Sangh volunteers.
They help me organize shows.
I sing from the heart.
It brings me a few rupees.
Keeps me from going
hungry for sure.
The next day, it's a different train,
different town.
Sudhir, believe me,
you are my inspiration.
Get inside, come on!
- Just a minute.
Sudhir, you are going to create history.
You'll be an inspiration
for generations to come.
I'm sure of it.
Take care Sudhir...
Just as I returned, joyful after
meeting my friends,
news came in that
made the ground slip
from under my feet.
I was stunned to know I had
lost my pillar of strength.
We must inform Sudhir. Please write to him.
Isn't your name Sudhir?
You know your name means...
... perseverance.
You're not alone.
We are all with you.
Accept our tribute
O, great leader
Hundreds and thousands of hearts
pay their respects
Accept our tribute, O great leader
Hundreds and thousands of hearts
pay their respects
Today in your worship unite
the mighty ocean and the Himalayas
Dear Yashwant...
This is my last letter to you.
Probably when you get it, I
may have already left this world.
Give my love to all our friends.
I'm not depressed.
Neither am I defeated.
I have been trying my
best to fight.
But now I'm exhausted.
My throat has gone dry.
But I didn't give up singing.
I have no home...
I have no family...
and nobody to call mine.
It's friends like you
and volunteers of
Rashtriya Swayam Sevak Sangh
have stood by me.
But now it's time to stop.
I hope life in the next birth
turns out better.
Yours truly,
Sudhir.
These letters kept me going
in the nomadic phase of life.
I might have ended my
life that night.
Had that policeman not
nudged me the other way.
This world is a prison
This world is a prison
This world is a prison
Nobody here is right and virtuous
Everybody has lost the way
This world is a prison
This world is a prison
[Music]
Each of us loves their own cell
We are all playmates
within the confines
Heavy handcuffs weigh us down
Yet each loves the bondage
Hello...
Hello...
- Hello.
I'm Sudhir Phadke.
I'm a singer.
I've come from Mumbai.
Is it possible to organize
my shows in the city?
I see...You're a singer?
Okay...
A colleague of ours...
one Mr. Shukla,
works with the
India Record Company.
I'll introduce you to
him tomorrow.
He will take you there.
Somebody please get this cleaned.
May I come in sir?
- Yes, come in.
Good morning sir.
-Good morning.
Sir, this is my friend Sudhir.
Hmm...
- He has come from Bombay.
He wanted to meet you.
Please have a seat.
Sings well, sir.
Can he get a job in singing?
Of course.
But first let him learn
Company's work.
Yes.
Go ahead.
Let's go.
- Yes.
So... Sudhir Babu...
That worked very well.
Come on, get started.
I'm not kidding Babuji!
Babuji?
[Chuckles]
I'm an ordinary man.
Don't call me Babuji.
Hey, you are in Calcutta!
It's always Babuji!
Come along.
Babuji...
The melody flows
from afar
All the memories come
back to me
The melody flows
from afar
All the memories come
back to me
The melody flows
[Music]
The winds sigh in melancholy
The stars hang pale in the sky
The winds sigh in melancholy
The stars hang pale in the sky
The flowering creepers
did not whisper
The leaves refused to speak or sway
Letter from Kolhapur?
Dear Ram
Blessings to you.
I am writing because...
Dada is seriously ill.
Dada is unwell?
If you'd like to meet him,
leave immediately.
Dear Lord...
How many more challenges...
Just when things
were settling down...
a new challenge emerges.
But Dada needs me.
I must go.
Vahini, don't worry.
Sudhir?
Are you there Sudhir?
What?...Madhav Patkar?
I need help.
- Sure, tell me.
Can you compose this
poem for me?
You still write poems?
[Both chuckle]
But I have to return to Calcutta.
Let's see when I get the time.
I need it today.
Mr. Kamerkar from HMV
record company is here.
I have to present it to him.
Please have a look.
Ga. Di. Madgulkar.
Who is this?
He is a great writer, lyricist
and poet.
It's his poem.
- Really?
Yes!
On the ocean waves
it dances
The little boat sways
merrily
On the ocean waves
it dances
The little boat sways
merrily
Sways merrily
Sways merrily
Wonderful! It's a lovely tune.
What do you think Madgulkar?
Nice, nice! Beautiful.
I like it.
Ohh... I forgot to introduce you.
This is Ga.Di. Madgulkar.
Lyricist.
Hello...
So!...This is Ga.Di. Madgulkar!
When I first heard the name,
I imagined
a simple, fragile looking individual...
But here is a pretty imposing
personality.
Did you say something?
- Huh?
Didn't you say something?
- No, no... not at all!
Why would you say that though?
Do you read minds?
[Laughs]
With a composer like you, Phadke,
I could do that too.
It would be amazing to read
your mind and
to write befitting words
to the music
I would enjoy that.
If you know the music is
going to be perfect
the words will know no bounds.
Right, Kamerkar?
You know what I think...
...we have a good singer,
and a good lyricist.
And an entire side of the
record that is blank!!
Let's do two new songs.
Why not!
- Yes...
What do you think Phadke?
- Sure...
You just say so...
- Fine, then.
Let's stroll along Rankala lake.
I'll give you two songs
right away.
[Chuckle]
On the ocean waves
it dances
The little boat sways
merrily
[Song continues]
Hmm... Gokul...
This opened the door to success.
I owe it to my friend
Yashwant Pethkar.
He called me over...
took efforts to help me...
...and the miracle happened.
Didn't Pethkar take you to
Sahebmama Fattelal?
Sahebmama Fattelal!
He called me
and asked me to
compose a song.
I was dumbstruck.
I asked for a week's time.
But I couldn't think at all.
And then it was time to
present it to him!
[Humming a tune]
What are you humming Dada?
Sing aloud please.
Sounds very pleasant.
[Continues to hum]
Here.
Hey Yashwant, I'm not ready
with the song.
I've barely got a stanza...
What do I do now?
Let's not waste time here.
Sahebmama is waiting inside.
Whatever it is, we must
tell him, okay?
Come, let's go in.
Cut, cut, cut!...Who is it?
Sahebmama... Sudhir is here.
But...he could manage
only one stanza.
Okay... Show me what you
have done.
[Clears throat]
In Gokul, has arrived
In Gokul, has arrived
a little prince
In Gokul, has arrived
a little prince
What might be his name
his name
his name...In Gokul, has arrived
In Gokul, has arrived
a little prince
What might be his name
his name
his name...In Gokul, has arrived
Bring in the waters of Jamuna river
Pour into it the love of a mother
Bathe little baby Gopal in it
Ooo...
In Gokul, has arrived
a little prince
In Gokul, has arrived
a little prince
What might be his name
his name
his name...In Gokul, has arrived
Beautiful!... Bravo!
Melodious tune.
You sang beautifully too.
Today, in true sense of the word,
Prabhat Company got a new music director.
Pethkar...
Open up Master Krishnarao's room
for him.
Starting today, Prabhat's new
music director is
Sudhir Phadke!
This is Master Krishnarao's room.
This chair is yours now.
This chair belongs to my idol.
How could I ever claim it?
I'm fine here.
Babuji...
How does one think of a tune?
I mean... how did you do it?
...How does the song
come to you? How does it happen?
I... I mean... I really can't explain.
I mean, Madgulkar and I...
...or Shantabai Shelke...
or Khebudkar...
I think we have been
somewhat successful
in seamlessly blending
in seamlessly blending
words and emotions.
Wonderful!
When you read the words,
the tune emerges spontaneously
and expresses itself in the
form of musical notes.
Right...
I'd like to tell you a couple
of anecdotes
The film was 'Lakhachi Goshta'.
We were working on
a situation in it.
I was working
along with Madgulkar,
Anna Joshi, Prabhakar Jog...
... and we were discussing.
And...
You know Babuji...
Why write a new song?
If you recall, I had
written a song
for another movie of yours...
You could compose that.
Why write all over again?
The situation is the same too.
No Madgulkar, how can
we use this?
Why not?
We don't recycle stuff done
for one producer
by giving it to another. Especially
when we've received money for it.
You had said it yourself, remember?
And as I recall
I have paid you full amount
for this song.
How can we use this song?
Not possible.
Please write a new song.
Is that so, Mr. Phadke?
Okay, let me see what
I can do.
Here Phadke.
New song.
Make a new tune.
Madgulkar...
Please read it out. Slowly.
Would you listen to
the futile song I sing...
I walk far away holding
your love in my heart
That's it.
Please wait.
Please read again.
Even slower.
Would you listen to
the futile song I sing...
I walk far away holding
your love within my heart
Would you listen to
the futile song I sing
I walk far away
holding your love in my heart
holding your love in my heart
As I stood waiting for you
life seemed to slip away
As I stood waiting for you
my feet gave way
and without asking, death
seemed to knock on my door
You refused the rose that
lay at your feet
and tossed it into the dust
I walk far away
holding your love in my heart
holding your love in my heart
Babuji...
They say, behind every
successful man
there is a woman.
[Chuckles]
Lalitabai...
What has her role in
your life been like?
Namaskar Babuji!
- Namaskar.
Lalitabai...
Lalitabai...
is like my shadow.
She's a great support to me.
I sincerely acknowledge it.
[Chuckles]
She's a woman that has seen
great hardships.
Someone that has
the strength to
face the hardest challenges.
I'm ever so fortunate
she chose me.
[Laughs]
After getting married, she took
a vow, she would
never stand before
the microphone.
How did you come together?
[Laughs]
My marriage became a project
for my brother and his wife.
They made it happen.
The buds are enchanted
the flowers are enchanted
Bashful feelings have now found
words to express themselves
The buds are enchanted
the flowers are enchanted
Bashful feelings have now found
words to express themselves
The buds are enchanted
the flowers are enchanted
Oh my!
That's Mohammad Rafi saab!
Lalita and ...Sudhir
bind together in love...
like the moon and the bird Chakor
The two shall
create...a mesmeric
musical saga together
Come on everybody!
Shubhamangal Savadhan!
[Joyous chatter and laughter]
Heartiest wishes to you.
Congratulations!
My spirit of patriotism was
wholeheartedly
supported by Lalitabai.
When our son Shridhar
was barely four,
we set out to participate
in the battle
for freedom, for Dadra and Nagar Haveli.
I still remember the day.
Do your homework Shridhar.
- Yes.
I'm watching you from
the kitchen.
Anna has visitors.
Don't let him go there.
Stay right here, okay?
So, what's next?
This will be an armed attack.
I need complete dedication and
support from you.
- The gun...
Put it in the bag...
...and hang it up there.
- Okay.
Babuji... I think -
Did you drop something?
I didn't mother.
That man dropped the gun.
We need to be completely focussed.
It must be a concerted attack.
I will let you know
the exact plan.
The mission has to be successful.
Are you ready?
Listen... you've studied enough.
Go to bed, both of you.
But Lalitai...
So early?
Yes. Because I say so.
Okay.
Come on, wrap it up.
See you then...
-Goodbye...
Mr. Phadke!
Phone call for you again.
Come quickly.
- Coming.
Listen... where did you go?
Hold on, I'll tell you.
What do you mean,"I'll tell you."?
Wait!
What's going on?
Who were those people?
What's with the pistol?
Who keeps calling you?
I must know everything!
Tell me the truth.
Lalita...
We have been discussing
freeing Dadra and Nagar Haveli.
The region is still under Portugese rule.
Armed battle is the only option.
That's what the phone calls
are all about.
Because I'm going to take part
in the movement.
What?
And...I need to leave
for Vapi right away.
Jayantbhai Desai from Lawachha
and Appa Karambelkar from Goa
are helping us free
are helping us free
Dadra and Nagar Haveli.
In that case...
I will go with you.
No!
How could that be possible?
It pours heavily there!
So what?
Look Lalita...
The road is bad.
It's tedious travel.
- I don't care!
I won't allow you to go
alone, that's it.
Don't be stubborn Lalita.
And what about Shridhar?
I'll take care of that.
But you're not going
without me for sure.
Subodh...
-Huh?
We're going away ...
...and don't know if
we'll be able ...
.. to come back...
If something happens to us
please look after Shridhar.
What do you mean?...Lalitai!
Where are you going?
- Uh...It's for a show...
...just that it's pretty far.
You'll look after Shridhar, won't you?
Hmm...
Leaving Shridhar -
- I'll get ready.
You hurry up too.
Please come back soon.
Hey, stop!
Get out!
Who are you?
Why are you here?
I'm with the band.
Am here for a program.
What's this?
It's a violin. I play it.
And I sing.
[Stammers nervously]
We could sing for you
if you'd like.
...Ye...Yes!
That's okay. You can go.
Open the gate!
Go on.
Let them pass.
Babasaheb?- Sudhirrao!
Purandare.
- What have you got here?
This is not a music concert.
We're here to fight a battle.
This instrument will play
the nation's anthem.
Take a look Purandare.
Sudhirrao...
Hats off!
Come.
Where have you come from?
What's your name?
Lalita...
Address?
-Huh?
Tell me your address.
Greetings sir!
They're my guests.
Heh heh... my guests.
Okay...Let him go.
Open the gate.
- Yes sir.
Thank you Saheb...
Listen carefully.
We will split into three groups.
Together, we shall ambush
the Portugese camp.
Before that, let us...
... match the time by our watches.
Exactly at one,
before the Portugese police
smell a rat
we must enter the camp.
- Hmm.
Once we are in, I will detonate
the first bomb.
Right Wakankar.
- Immediately after,
the other two groups shall
do the same, right?
Absolutely.
After the bomb blasts
with our weapons ready,
we shall enter the main
police outpost.
Are you ready?
- Yes we are!
Let's go... [In chorus] Long live Bharat!
Hail Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj!
Nana, Wakankar, you are the commander.
Vishnya, watch out!
Hail Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj!
Long live Bharat!
[Victory slogans continue]
Long live Bharat!
May Bharat be the strongest
the brightest in the whole world
May Bharat be the strongest
May Bharat be the strongest
the brightest in the whole world
the brightest in the whole world
[Chorus]
Even after independence,
Dadra Nagar Haveli was
under foreign rule.
We freed it by putting up
an armed fight.
I am very proud of it.
Kudos Babuji!
Babuji you did...
several Hindi movies too.
[Chuckles]
Several distinguished singers
sang for you.
Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosale,
Manik Verma...
Even Kishor Kumar!
How was the experience?
Every singer is a precious gem!
Tea sir...
Honestly, it's God's grace that these
wonderful people came into my life.
For instance, take the
free spirited artist
of the Hindi film industry
Kishor Kumar.
Kishor Kumar!
He would bring the roof down
every time he came home.
He was very fond of Lalita.
They had worked together before.
We met later.
When he would come home
for rehearsal
He would dazzle like lightning.
I recall...
...we were doing a film called
'Pehli Tareekh'.
And one day he is at our door![Both chuckle]
Lalita!
Hey Lalita!
Lalita...
That's Kishor!
He's sure to ask for
tea and Bhajji!
[Enters singing]
Hey Subodh!
What happened?
A dog bit me.
- What!
Is the dog alright?
Lalita, O Lalita!
It's raining outside...
Where is my tea?...and some
hot bhajjis too!
Please hurry!
Hey, Sudhirbabu?
What's up with the harmonium?
Do tell us.
What and how do you
want me to sing?
Let's hear!
Ohh!
Tea and bhajji too!
Now please sing!
- You go first.
It's a lovely day
It's pay day today
It's a lovely day
It's pay day today
The world rejoices, it's payday today
It's pay day today
" Come home early", said the wife
Come home early
"Take me to the movies
in the evening"
Take me to the movies
Don't make excuses
Don't make excuses
It's pay day today
The world rejoices, it's payday today
It's pay day today
When he calls,
today you will stop and turn
The moneylender is also
happy and hopeful
Please pay the money
Please pay the money
Please pay the money
it's payday today
The world rejoices, it's payday today
It's pay day today
What can I say about Lata?
She's Goddess Saraswati!
Great singer.
All I had to do was
tell her the note.
Radiance splashes all around
Radiance splashes all around
Radiance splashes all around
Radiance splashes all around
The clouds have turned
pink, red and golden
Radiance splashes all around
Asha Bhosale...
Asha has always been my favourite.
Lady with an incredibly flexible voice.
True.
I can say this because...
...she must have sung the
most songs
in her career, for me.
Right...
We were working on
a song for a film...
It was a difficult song.
I had used four different Raag in it.
Yes, you've done one
song like that.
But Asha sang effortlessly
and did justice to it.
The days follow one another
The cycle of seasons rolls on
My love...
when will you arrive?
My love,
when will you arrive?
My love,
when will you arrive?
The rain bathed the earth
The Jasmine bloomed and now wilts away
The rain bathed the earth
The Jasmine bloomed and now wilts away
Colourful rainbows bridged
the sky and earth
When will you arrive?
My love,
when will you arrive?
[Music]
The beauty of the
winter night waned
flowers blossomed and wilted
The beauty of the
winter night waned
flowers blossomed and wilted
Like the waning phase of the moon
inner desires ebbed away
When will you arrive?
My love,
when will you arrive?
Babuji,
Tell us about Manik Vermaji...
Manik had a very sweet voice.
She has been like family.
My best creation yet
or so I think...
...is Geet Ramayan.
In Geet Ramayan too,
Manik has sung beautifully.
I remember, on the day
of the recording
Shridhar fell ill.
Meanwhile...
...even before the first song
could be recorded...
...a different drama was
unfolding at the radio station.
Phadke...
Please check your bag
one more time.
The paper must be
somewhere inside.
Laad...
Madgulkar gave me the
sheet of paper...
...I don't deny that.
But I gave it back to him.
No, no, no...
You didn't give me any
paper Phadke.
I wrote the song,
you took it for the music,
that's all I remember.
I still have some brains left!
I'm not talking about your
brains Madgulkar.
But I gave the paper
back to you
and that's the truth.
I have no interest in fibbing.
- Ha!
Madgulkar please...
Why don't you write
the song again?
Now?
I'm sure you can.
Please...
Let's see.
I've asked Madgulkar to sit
in the other studio.
I've locked the door from outside.
Sleep...
Oh no... Lalita...
Let me check if
Nana Apte is around.
Let's take Shridhar to
the hospital?
Yes...that would be good.
I am not able to
think clearly.
Or...should I inform Sudhir bhaiyya
at the studio?
No...Let's not tell him.
Today is an important
day for him.
He'll be worried.
Okay.
I'll ask Nana Apte to get here.
I'll go to the studio.
It will be a problem
if neither of us reaches.
Yes.
Sleep dear...
Don't worry, you'll be fine.
Madgulkar, are you through
with the song yet?
It's almost 11.
It's been fifteen minutes.
Please hurry up.
We have to telecast soon.
When will you be done?
Phadke has to compose it.
Listen Laad, calm down.
Ask Phadke to have
patience too.
I had written the song.
Old guy Phadke lost it.
Who is to blame?...Me?
I'm writing all over again!
You think it's easy?
It's Ramayan...Lord Ramchandra's story.
Not Madgulkar's glory!
Laad!
Tell him...
I'm not the one who
lost the song.
And don't keep saying -
"Phadke lost the song."
It's not necessary.
Also tell him
just like he is writing
a new song
I will be composing a
brand new tune!
Phadke lost it!
Here.
New song.
Make a new tune.
Flame celebrates brilliance
Amazing.
Laad...
Great!
Jog, Anna!
Yes Babuji?
We are doing a new song.
Nice!
Get ready for the rehearsal.
- Yes.
But...
Where are Lalita, Manik
and Shridhar?
Uh...- Here I am...
Hello...hello.
I came ahead. Lalita will
be here soon.
Let's start.
What is it?
Is there a problem?
Answer me Manik.
Shridhar has been admitted
to Naidu Hospital.
What!
He should be fine by morning...
Please don't worry.
But why didn't Lalita tell me?
I was beside her, wasn't I?
We thought you shouldn't...
I mean we didn't want
to alarm you.
So we didn't...
Should I go?
- No.
Doctors are watching him.
Lalita is there too.
He'll get better.
But I need her here
for the song.
Of course...
How about we
send somebody a bit later
to be with Shridhar?
Then Lalita can come here.
That should work I suppose?
Okay.
Babuji...
We've done this before.
Now with the new song -
- Jog...
We have to do this again.
I'll be back...then we can start.
I must see Shridhar.
Sudhir bhaiyya...
- Lalita is all alone.
Phadke...
It'll be daybreak by the
time you return.
What about the new tune?
Laad, the tune will come.
The song will be good.
Don't worry.
- Hm.
I'll be back.
Phadke!
I said the song will be good!
Take the office car.
Oh...
Why did...
What is it?
Diphtheria they say.
But why did you leave
the studio?
It's such an important day.
How can I work, leaving you
and Shridhar
in a situation like this?
I would hardly be able to
do anything creative.
Go without a worry.
I'm right here. Mother
will be here soon.
Once she is here, I'll come
to the studio.
Go ahead.
Okay.
I'll leave.
Come on, one rehearsal and
let's record right away.
Jog, you follow as I sing.
Come on Manik, Anna...
It's such a relief you're
here mother!
Don't worry, I'll be with him.
You get going. I look after Shridhar.
I'll be back soon...and the
doctor is here if you
need anything.
Okay...go on...
[Music]
Shri Ram...
Shri Ram...
Shri Ram...
Lord Ram himself sits in the audience
Lord Ram himself sits in the audience
as Kush and Luv sing Ramayan,
the story of Shri Ram
Lord Ram himself sits in the audience
Lord Ram himself sits in the audience
as Kush and Luv sing Ramayan,
the story of Shri Ram
as Kush and Luv sing Ramayan,
the story of Shri Ram
[Music]
The two kindred lads
are the replicas of their dad
The two kindred lads
are the replicas of their dad
They sing his life's tale
in one voice
They sing his life's tale
in one voice
like two bright flames worshipping
the very source of brilliance
like two bright flames worshipping
the very source of brilliance
Kush and Luv sing Ramayan,
the story of Shri Ram
Kush and Luv sing Ramayan,
the story of Shri Ram
Faces with an
aristocratic glow
clothed like hermits
They sing like cursed angels
of the wilderness
Faces with an
aristocratic glow
clothed like hermits
They sing like cursed angels
of the wilderness
They bring alive
the words and feelings
in sage Valmiki's heart
They bring alive
the words and feelings
in sage Valmiki's heart
Kush and Luv sing Ramayan,
the story of Shri Ram
Kush and Luv sing Ramayan,
the story of Shri Ram
In the month of Chaitra
on the ninth day of the waxing moon
The air is fragrant
and yet so warm
The sun at zenith stopped
as if in awe
Shri Ram is born today
Shri Ram is born today
[Chorus]
[Music]
Queen Kausalya slowly
opens her eyes
and the mother is mesmerized
at the first sight of her baby
Her joy trickles down in tears
and she finds herself speechless
Her joy trickles down in tears
and she finds herself speechless
Shri Ram is born today
Shri Ram is born today
It's my great fortune
to be able to present
Geet Ramayan before you.
To me, your presence
is close to
seeing Lord Ram himself.
Sudhir...
Today I want to hear you sing
my most favourite song...
You and Madgulkar have
created it with
an intensity that pulls at
the heart strings.
Paradheen ahe jagati
putra maanavacha
It's my honour.
When fate deals sorrow
When fate deals sorrow
nobody is to blame
Helpless in this world
is the child of the human
nobody is to blame
Guruji is coming for Babuji's
Geet Ramayan program.
Is everything in order?
- Yes.
It was Guruji's desire.
In spite of the severity
of his illness
he said he would not
be at peace
without listening to Babuji's voice.
Guruji is here.
Welcome Guruji. Greetings.
[Song continues in background]
Greetings!
I'm here to experience Lord Ram
through your voice.
Please sing.
Please...
I shall start the program
with your blessings.
The game goes on
it's my own past deeds at play
Helpless in this world
is the child of the human
nobody is to blame
Do not shed tears now
Wipe your eyes
Do not shed tears now
Wipe your eyes
Your journey and mine
shall take different paths
You must take the throne of Ayodhya
I shall be tramp of the jungles
Helpless in this world
is the child of the human
nobody is to blame
I forgot my glasses.
How do I read further lyrics?
Here.
Don't let the boat turn back,
dear Ganges
Don't overwhelm us with
your rising flow
Don't let the boat turn back,
dear Ganges
Don't overwhelm us with
your rising flow
Let's chant Shri Ram's name
as we take him across the river
Hail the holy Ganges
Hail Shri Ram, King Dashrath's son
Is the writing large enough?
The next four songs are ready.
Tell me which others you want.
I'll write them quickly.
Madgulkar...
Your illness cannot survive
your genius
and...
your obstinate nature!
[Coughs]
Babuji...
I have closely watched
your positivity.
But this time,
it's not going to
get the better of my illness.
It's been a good ride.
Time to call it a day.
No Madgulkar.
You are younger than me.
By three whole months!
So, while you may have accomplished
everything in life... marriage,
...fame, house, wealth and what not...
before me...
...where leaving this earth
is concerned...
I will do the honours.
Babuji...
I must admit, when
a genius like you
walks by my side...
it infuses energy into living.
But the body is now failing...
slowly but steadily.
I've lived my life.
And lived it to the fullest.
It's time to turn back and
be grateful
for all the good things
life gave me...
and then start on the final path.
Anyway, forget that.
Here's a new song I wrote.
Take a look.
It's my last one.
Last one?
No Madgulkar!
This Laxman cannot bear the
thought of
parting with this Ram.
Please don't talk like that...
No,no,no...
I have given you the words Babuji.
Now it's up to you.
What we have created together
will be on the lips of several
future generations.
People love you and your talent.
Give them new music.
Who leaves first...
you or me
is Lord Ram's call after all.
[Coughs]
Come oh joys, come
Come oh joys, come
Come oh joys, come
Alone I treaded the path thus far
Give us both a hand now
Stay with us
Come oh joys, come
[Music]
Be the union after parting
Be the eager embraces
Be the amorous kisses
on the face and lips
Come as the songs in the trees
flow into our lives with the breeze
every night and day, sing and stay
Come oh joys, come
Babuji,
today you are being
felicitated by Punekars.
Wish Madgulkar were around...
Would have been a treat to
see you both on stage.
You're right.
My life is incomplete
without Madgulkar.
A poet
lyricist,
and a lovely human being...
He was a rare gem.
He was the Valmiki of
the modern age.
Your music to his words
Your music to his words
made it a divine creation.
You made a pair that
deserves a thousand bows.
Babuji, Atalji is here.
Let's go.
- Yes.
O King Dashrath
O King Dashrath
accept this pious offering
pious offering
O King Dashrath
accept this pious offering
pious offering
You invoked and here I am
you invoked and here I am
This is my great honour
O King Dashrath
O King Dashrath
accept this pious offering
pious offering
Your invocation concludes
pleasing the gods in heaven
Your invocation concludes
pleasing the gods in heaven
O King you have the blessings
O King you have the blessings
Lord Vishnu himself
O King Dashrath
[Applause]
On behalf of the
citizens of Pune
I request
Honorable Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayeeji
to kindly
say a few words.
Ladies and gentlemen,
This is a
very happy moment for me.
This event held in the honour
of Sudhir Phadkeji
gave me the valuable opportunity to
listen to him in person.
We go back a long way.
His life has been
completely dedicated
to the cause of the nation.
He nurtures fierce nationalism
and unwavering integrity
for Hinduism
in his heart.
His loyalty and determination
have always inspired me.
He is calm
composed
and immersed in music.
Highly knowledgeable in
classical music...
Sudhir Phadkeji
and the great poet-lyricist
in Marathi literature
Madgulkarji, together created
the magnificent Geet Ramayan
and reached the glory of Lord Shri Ram
across the nation and beyond.
Sudhir Phadke is a person who
carries a burning passion
in his heart.
He has fought many a
challenge in his life.
Everybody who knows him closely
has witnessed this.
I will conclude by saying
I wish his music
keeps inspiring future generations.
This is my wish and prayer
before Lord Shri Ram.
With that I end my speech.
Jai Hind!
Jai Shri Ram...
Babuji,
in the concluding part of the
program Pratibha ani Pratima
I have two last questions...
Your son Shridhar
has stepped into the
field of music.
You have even sung for him.
What are your thoughts?
To be honest,
I have given Shridhar
complete freedom.
A music composer must have the freedom
to express their emotions
and music in their own style.
Provided
they devote themselves to
the art of music.
Whether it's my son or
anybody else.
One has to love and respect the art
like one's own mother.
Shridhar does that
and that makes me happy.
Anna...um...
If I go wrong, please
point it out.
We'll record accordingly.
Shridhar...
Today, I am singing under
your music direction.
I'm sure you'll do great.
Should we start?
-Yes.
Ashabai?
- Sure.
One, two, three, four.
[Music]
The veil of darkness is gone
The sky is now clear and bright
The veil of darkness is gone
The sky is now clear and bright
The hills and vales bask in
the soft glowing light
The veil of darkness is gone
The sky is now clear and bright
[Music]
The meadows are awake
The paths are alive again
The meadows are awake
The paths are alive again
The sun is born anew in the hills
The shadows have a new life regained
An unprecedented beauty
has blossomed
The veil of darkness is gone
The sky is now clear and bright
Anna...
I'm trying to carry your
legacy ahead.
You sang for me today.
without intervening.
I don't know what to say.
Here.
Let your blessings always
be with me.
Shridhar,
henceforth
I am not going to sing.
I've decided so.
I won't compose music either.
Going forward
you do music as you please.
Take up what you like.
But whatever you take up
give it your best. Remember that.
That's all I'll say.
I'm close to retiring now.
You are not one to stay idle.
He won't be happy without
a project.
I don't intend to stay idle.
There's one last dream
I must realize.
I want to make a film on
the life of Swatantryaveer Savarkar
while I'm still fit.
I won't leave this world
without paying him a
befitting tribute.
I won't allow you to leave either.
Okay...
I have to go to Pune tomorrow.
There's a regional camp of the
Sangh at Taljaaee.
Thirtyfive thousand Hindus
would be coming
from across Maharashtra.
Thousands of volunteers
will be there.
And all of them together
shall present a group song
before the Chief of the Sangh.
That's wonderful!
[Chorus singing in the background]
Let it fill the earth and sky
Let us strive our very best
Hindus are united
Hindus are united
Hindus are united
Somebody is singing
a wrong note.
I'll come down there.
Now as I give the beat,
everybody will sing together.
One, two, three, four!
Hindus are united
Let's spread this message all over
Let it fill the earth and sky
Let us strive our very best
Hindus are united
Hindus are united
Hindus are united
Listen...
The word 'ek' is
very important.
It should be heard distinctly.
Hindu sara ek
Hindu sara ek
Hindu sara ek
Once again.
Same group.
[Chorus]
Let's spread this message all over
Let it fill the earth and sky
Let us strive our very best
Found you!
Buddy, your note is
a bit off the mark.
In a group song everybody
must sing in sync.
In perfect unison.
But don't worry, we have
a day in hand.
Let's practise hard today,
and sing perfectly tomorrow, okay?
Everybody, remember.
Tomorrow we give our best.
Come on.
To be able to do a
good job tomorrow,
let's practise some more.
One, two, three, four!
[Music]
Hindus are united
Let's spread this message all over
Hindus are united
Let's spread this message all over
Let it fill the earth and sky
Let us strive our very best
Let it fill the earth and sky
Let us strive our very best
Hindus are united
Hindus are united
Hindus are united
Before we conclude,
Babuji, please tell us
about the making
of your film on
Swatantryaveer Savarkar...
The struggle is on.
I have with me, Bindumadhav Joshi
from Savarkar Pratishthan,
Babasaheb Purandare,
and thousands of volunteers
and well-wishers.
We are working round the clock
to fulfill this dream.
I travel to places and perform...
Babasaheb Purandare narrates
stories of Shivaji Maharaj...
Together, we are working
to collect funds.
It's a colossal task to
portray the life of a freedom fighter
whose brilliance matched
the blazing sun.
And from public funds.
A little pain and toil
on our part
is totally worth it.
This great, vast nation of ours
must not lose its vitality
and must flourish in a
wholesome way...
is the only wish.
Fund collection has started
from Dombivali.
We will go from door to door
and request contribution.
People are discerning viewers.
No reason to worry.
You showered love on me
all these years.
Here is one last appeal.
To the thousands of hands that
poured generously into my bag,
I am grateful. Now,
and till the end of time.
I'll say this
and take your leave.
Hello.
- Hello.
I'm Sudhir Phadke.
- Yes...
We are trying to make a movie
on the life of Swatantryaveer Savarkar.
- Okay.
Coming generations should
be aware of his sacrifice.
I strongly feel so.
That's why we are doing this.
Please help as much as you can.
Help...
I don't have money.
But this is my only
personal possession.
You can keep this.
What are you saying?
It's not much. Just my little bit.
I'm very grateful.
Honestly, this is Savarkar's greatness.
Will you accept a small contribution
from me for your mission?
Sure.
It's not small.
It's invaluable.
Please don't...
All these years...
he kept the flame of patriotism
burning inside my heart.
Swatantryaveer Savarkar's blessings
energized and empowered me
on every turn of life.
That is why, hundreds of like-minded
patriots
gave me the strength to
take up this colossal task.
They helped me find a befitting
closure to my life.
If I were to be born again,
let it be a life
filled with music,
inspired by love for the nation,
and blessed by the love of
connoisseurs like you
That's my prayer to Lord Shri Ram.