Aradhana Page #8

and crash with my plane.

After that?

- Aunty, you?

- I came to hang up the clothes. I'm leaving now.

We just came here

for some fresh air.

No, aunty. She's lying.

She brought me here

to show me the moon.

And she said that the moon

looks very beautiful...

...amidst the palm trees.

- It's a lie! Aunty, he's lying.

- I know that. But it is a moonless night.

So it won't be visible.

But you'll be able to see it.

If it won't rise...

The moon that

you wish to see is this.

The moon in the sky

gets hidden sometimes.

But this moon will always

shine brightly in your life.

Aunty, promise me one thing.

Yes?

That you'll become my mother

in the next life.

I am your mother now too.

You continue your conversation.

I'll get the tea.

Your aunt is so nice.

There's something about her.

Whenever she looks at me,

something happens to me.

- And when I look at you?

- When you look at me disaster strikes.

I am knocked out

and I lose control.

Really? Just a glance

is so effective?

Not just a glance

but a loving gaze.

Love is something

that drives people crazy.

Perhaps you are also

going to go crazy.

If you do not love me, I go mad.

Who told you that I loved you?

- Haven't you said it?

- No.

- Then say it right now.

- No.

- I'll make you say it.

- Never.

So that's how it is!

Then get ready.

Answer all my questions

truthfully.

Tell me...

- Is it spring?

- What?

- I asked if it was spring.

- Yes.

- Are the buds in bloom?

- Yes.

So this means that you love me.

See, I made you say it!

Aunty I invited Suraj to dinner

without informing you about it.

If I knew that you'd make so many things...

...I wouldn't have invited him.

You will soon learn what a pleasure...

...it is for a mother to feed her son.

Why can't you come?!

The dinner table has been set.

Aunty has made

special dishes for you.

What did you say? You've been

ordered to go to the front?

No, I won't be afraid

and I won't cry.

When do you have to go?

Within an hour!

Yes, I'm coming.

I heard everything.

If you don't mind, can I

accompany you to the airport?

Yes, aunty.

Come, aunty.

Aunty, I'm going.

I'll destroy everyone.

Bless me that I might return

and eat your cooking.

Go, my son. Return with victory.

Why are you crying?

Say it with a smile.

Keep smiling until I return.

This is the All India Radio.

The recent reports inform us

that...

...the Indian Air Force has shot

down three of the enemy bombers.

And they have destroyed

one enemy camp.

This is Prakash.

I have bad news.

Suraj's plane hasn't returned

as yet.

- There's still no news

about him. - No!

Please don't worry.

The search is on.

His companions

did not see his plane crash.

- We believe that he is still alive.

- Then why hasn't he returned?

He must have fallen

in the hands of the enemy.

- We cannot be sure

at this stage. - No!

What is the matter?

Was it news about Suraj?

His plane is lost.

What will happen now, daddy?

Suraj's plane is lost. I hope

that nothing has happened to him.

No, don't say that.

Suraj is alive.

My blessings will

save him from every peril.

Don't cry, my child.

I believe that

he will return soon.

He has told me that he will return...

...and eat what I have cooked.

You took away my husband.

I didn't say a word.

You took away my father

and I didn't say a word.

You were unjust to me

at every stage.

I never complained.

But...

If anything happens to my son

I will not consider you God.

That you are not

the protector of the universe.

You are stone.

I have never asked you

for anything, O Lord.

Today I ask for my son's life.

Please grant my son his life!

Take my life instead.

Renu, I have good news for you.

Hello, Uncle and Aunty!

- Where is Suraj?

- He is at a military hospital.

There's no cause for worry.

He's perfectly all right.

A bullet hit his shoulder

and now it's out.

He'll be dancing within a week.

I told you that nothing would happen to Suraj. God heard my prayers.

This means that our hero

is perfectly all right.

He is no ordinary hero.

The plane caught fire

and it crashed.

He landed with his parachute

right in the midst of the enemy.

20 miles away from our side...

...he came back

avoiding the shower of bullets.

- Can we meet Suraj?

- Sure.

The visiting hours are from

4 to 6. You can meet him then.

Goodbye!

Come, aunty.

This is Suraj's room.

You can go in.

- Hello, aunty!

- Are you all right?

- Perfect!

I'm sorry that I cannot touch

your feet as my arm is wounded.

- It's not necessary.

- Why not?

I had left with your blessings

so I returned alive.

No, my son.

Even death fears men who sacrifice their life... for their country.

What did aunty say?

Oh...I've got it.

Wonderful! Your words have

strengthened my determination.

Do you know what

my mother would have said?

What have you done, my son?

I told you not to join

the defence services.

You are my only son.

You were saved this time but,

what will happen the next time?

And then she would start crying.

For the sake of her child

a mother has to cry sometime.

Some shed tears and

some swallow their tears.

- What is the matter, aunty?

- Nothing.

Aunty, can I ask you something?

Don't you have any children?

I had a son.

He was just like you.

I lost him.

- Your mother has come to see you.

- Please send her in, doctor.

- I'll leave now.

- Why?

- You must meet my mother.

- I'll meet her some other time.

Renu, you stay here.

What has happened to my son?

I've often told you

not to join the Air Force.

You are my only child.

By God's grace

your life was saved today.

If anything happens

in the future what will I do?

Wasn't I right? Mother, nothing

has happened to me.

Go home and make offerings

at the Lord's temple.

And this also won't happen again.

Quiet! You speak as though

you know what will happen.

God bless you!

Who is she?

The doctor has forbidden me

to speak in excess.

You tell her.

I am Renu.

My father is a retired jailer.

Oh! So you are Renu!

He had written to me about you.

But, whatever he had written

was not sufficient.

Do you know

what the doctor has said?

He said that unless we marry

soon, I won't get better.

Oh God! I'll go and fix

the wedding date right away.

Yes, of course.

I have selfish motives.

Once you are married you won't

risk your life so readily.

Touch mother's feet again

on my behalf.

Touch my feet when

you are my daughter-in-law.

Brother-in-law!

You!

When I saw Suraj

I realised that he was your son.

Arun's son.

But when he mentioned

his father's name I kept silent.

He still doesn't know

that I am his mother.

Promise me that you will

never tell him the truth.

He won't learn from me.

But if there is a God...

...he'll surely learn of his real parents someday.

- Hello, mother!

- God bless you!

Come in.

Suraj's mother has come.

Hello! Please have a seat.

Sit down, my child.

I'm pleased to meet you.

Renu, fetch some tea.

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