Amal Page #2

in your rickshaw?

She's not a b*tch.

So you admit she's cheap?

I think you should rest, Princess.

I was just kidding.

Come sit.

Sit.

I said sit.

So you drive her every day?

Since when did you start driving her?

You should rest.

She's cute, isn't she?

I bet you'd drive her for free if she asked!

She looks like a movie star.

One second.

Nurse!

She didn't get breakfast this morning.

What did I tell you?

Watch her.

Make sure she's fed.

It'll never work.

Hey! Haven't seen you in days.

How are you?

Carburetor's damaged.

I've already tried.

Whose is it?

It's junk.

Abandoned.

What's wrong with you?

You look like hell.

I've been working.

Why don't you give this another shot?

First one to fix this piece of junk keeps it.

I already have one.

I haven't seen you in 3 days.

Do you even care

if your mother is alive or dead?

I spent years worrying about your father, and

now you.

What have I done to deserve this?

Look how thin you've become.

You have to take care of yourself.

Go, wash your hands.

Pawan's still trying to fix

that rickshaw outside?

He's been working on it for days.

I told him it's missing a carburetor.

When will you give up that damn autorickshaw?

My brother still says

you can work at the post office.

More pay, less hours.

Then we can find a nice girl

to look after you.

Look, I got you this.

Try it on.

Why?

To see if it fits.

Why are you wasting money

on things I don't need?

What are you going to wear for Diwali?

You want to look your best at the temple.

Ma, please.

You haven't gone in over a year.

Come tomorrow.

No, Ma.

I'm working.

That autorickshaw killed your father

and will kill you too.

Every day I pray for a daughter-in-law

for both our sakes.

Do you know Sumitra Auntie's daughter-in-law

does everything for her?

She lives like a queen.

I ask for one small thing,

then I can go in peace.

Either way, what will you do

when the metro comes?

I told you not to touch the flowers!

Sorry, madam.

Are you okay?

I'm okay.

What the hell?

Sorry, brother.

Hey a**hole, you didn't stop

ten minutes ago when you hit someone.

Can you hurry it up?

Stay out of this.

Amal, look what you did.

Look, look!

Look at the dent!

This'll cost a fortune.

Hello, sweetheart.

Your driver obviously doesn't know

what he's doing.

Why don't you come with me?

Raju, your passenger.

Hey! Sir!

Where the hell are you going?

You haven't paid!

Friend of yours?

What's going on, Amal?

I'm sorry about that, madam.

No, I mean with you.

What's wrong?

Nothing, madam.

You've never come close to an accident.

Don't lie to me.

It's nothing, madam.

Just tired.

You're working too hard.

What's wrong?

That...

That little girl...

who took your purse.

She...

She's still in the hospital.

Her bills...

You told me she was better.

Why did you lie to me?

Madam, I said she was improving.

You assumed she was okay.

How is she?

She'll be fine, madam.

These hospitals are all the same.

They'll take your money but neglect her.

I've taken care of it, madam.

She'll be okay.

But why are you taking care of her?

She's not your problem.

Don't worry about it, madam.

Sorry about the accident, madam.

Amal, I'm just trying to understand.

She's being looked after.

That's all that matters.

Don't worry about it.

See you tomorrow.

- What are you looking at?

- Nothing, ma'am.

- Faster, faster, faster!

- Yes, madam.

- Turn right.

- Yes, madam.

You're too slow.

Sorry, madam.

End of the road.

- What's your problem?

- Sorry, madam.

What sorry?

I'm not paying.

Yes, madam.

Don't you care?

Money is everything.

No kidding.

- She getting on your nerves?

- Who?

That bi...

Your movie star.

You talk too much.

I'm not a mute like you.

So tell me...

When are you going to tell her you like her?

Quiet.

Wimp.

I'm looking for a rickshaw driver

named Amal Kumar.

I don't know him.

There's another rickshaw stand here

and over there, right?

Yeah.

Go that way.

You know any Amal Kumar?

Yeah, that guy there.

That guy?

Hey.

Yes, sir.

I'm looking for a rickshaw driver

named Vijay Kumar. You know him?

That's my father, sir.

Vijay Kumar's your father?

Yes, sir.

You're free?

Of course, sir.

Come.

- Take me to Raj Ghat?

- Yes, sir.

- How much?

- Meter rate, sir.

Okay.

You always use the meter?

Yes, sir.

Nobody else does.

They're all bloody crooks.

What's your name?

Amal Kumar, sir.

How is your father?

He passed away, sir.

Sorry, sorry.

This is a nice rickshaw.

Thank you, sir.

My father spent years saving up for this.

I owe it to him to maintain it.

Where do you live?

Near Chattarpur Mandir, sir.

I see.

You have running water?

Sir?

And?

You have a family?

Live with my mother, sir.

No wife and kids?

No, sir.

Why not?

No time, sir.

No way.

Fine, I'll find you a nice girl.

Sir, that's exactly what my mom tells me.

She would say that.

Whose photo is that?

Sir?

My father, sir.

So, the metro is starting up.

What'll happen to all you rickshaw wallahs?

We'll see, sir.

So what do you do after work,

at night?

Nothing, sir.

Nothing?

Friends, parties, nothing?

No.

Just work, that's it?

You're content?

Yes, sir.

Well, then God's been good to you.

Sir, tell me how you knew my father.

Ah... it's not important.

My friend Amal.

Here you go.

Thank you, sir.

No, thank you.

Sir...

What's your name?

The tests show there's bleeding inside

and it may be getting worse.

She needs urgent surgery.

I thought she was getting better.

Two chais.

See, Amal...

Sometimes head traumas improve on their own.

But this isn't the case.

Sometimes she looks okay,

other times she drifts in and out

of consciousness.

We need to operate,

but it doesn't look good.

Why?

It's a very expensive procedure.

Whatever you've done for her,

I know it's been difficult.

But...

I can waive the hospital and doctor fees.

But medicines, tests,

the kind of care she needs, is expensive.

Maybe 50,000.

It's in God's hands now.

Give me a few days.

Will she be okay if we wait that long?

Sure.

We'll monitor her in the meantime.

- How was school?

- Good.

How's the play coming along?

I don't like it.

Can I speak with you?

Go ahead.

What can I do for you?

Sir, I hate to ask you,

but could I have an advance?

I'll work as long as you

want to pay you back.

How much do you need?

Well, I need 50,000.

50,000?

Sir, even 5, 10, 15.

Whatever you can give would be appreciated.

Even that's a lot to ask for.

You drive a rickshaw, not an airplane.

Yes, sir.

Tell me,

what do you need so much for?

Are you in trouble?

No, sir.

It's not for me.

Let me give you some advice.

I used to be like you.

Didn't have a care in the world.

All I wanted was to play the piano.

Never thought about the future.

I don't think you'll understand.

Find yourself a woman to take care of you.

Spare some change.

You have anybody else you can ask?

A few people, sir.

I like you Amal.

I'll see what I can do.

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