Aradhana Page #9

No, that won't be necessary.

Sit beside me.

It is customary to offer

something to a guest.

I have come to meet you

as it is customary to do so.

You are the girl's father

and I am the boy's mother.

Both of us should consent

to this alliance.

Times have changed.

In these times the girl and

the boy decide for themselves.

The parents just need

to give their blessings.

Our happiness lies

in their happiness.

For the sake of their happiness...

we should set the date immediately.

It is my wish too.

- She's feeling shy.

- She's a child.

Vandana,

Suraj's mother has come.

She is my sister.

Hello!

- May I speak to your sister.

- Sure.

Don't hide your face.

I recognised you as soon as I saw you.

My husband died 4 years ago.

I have looking for you ever since...

in order to apologise to you.

- To apologise to me?

- Yes.

He told me everything about you

before his death.

- So you know that...

- Suraj is your son.

And I also know the circumstances...

under which my brother died.

I am ashamed of myself.

I was very mean to you.

- Forgive me if you can.

- What are you doing, sister?

Since the day

I have learned the truth...

...I have not considered Suraj as my son

And I am waiting for the moment

when I can give him to you.

Suraj must never learn

the truth.

He is an excellent pilot.

He will soon marry Renu.

They have a bright future

together.

If he learns that it is not you

but I who am his mother...

...a woman who has spent

12 years in prison for murder...

...he will be shattered.

He won't be able

to hold his head high.

His life will be destroyed.

Don't you care

about your own life?

Won't you accept your son

after going through so much pain?

Only you have the right

to be called his mother.

You are responsible

for what he is today.

But, Suraj is your son.

No, sister.

I don't want to hear anything.

You will have to promise that

you will not tell Suraj anything.

Why are you silent?

Promise me that you will

not tell Suraj anything.

All right, Vandana.

I'll do as you say.

I've got it!

What did you get?

Did you find some treasure?

He is screaming as though

he has found a treasure.

You'll dance for joy

when you hear the news.

My name and my picture

will be in the papers tomorrow.

At least tell us about it.

- What is the matter?

- Aunty, read this out to them.

Yes. With your blessings.

- Let me also see it.

- Wait!

Oh, all right!

Let her also read it.

Congratulations, Suraj!

I am delighted.

My friends have thrown a party

and I'd like to take Renu along.

Yes, of course.

...Go and get ready, my child.

Go and get ready, my child.

- Which is your favourite colour?

- What!

I mean.

Which colour sari should I wear?

Uh... pink.

Yes, I have a pink sari.

...But, it has big flowers.

The big flowers will

look very nice. Go.

Your daughter is very innocent.

Your dream has come true.

Miss, your airman has come!

Renu, are you all right?

- What's happening?

- Nothing, sir.

- Where is Renu?

- She is inside the house.

I am aware of that but,

where is she?

She's inside the house.

Are you all right?!

Yes, sir.

Aunty, give me my clothes.

It's getting late.

Suraj will be here soon.

I have arrived.

I thought that it was aunty.

Get out from my room!

Come out.

There's no need to feel shy.

Our wedding is also fixed.

Shameless man!

- Are you going or...

- Get dressed quickly.

We are getting late for the function.

- Give me something to wear.

- That's more like it.

- So you won't listen?

- No.

What have you done?!

You have ruined my uniform.

What will I wear

to the function now?

What happened?

Aunty, see what

this crazy girl has done.

She has wet my clothes.

She threw water on me.

The party begins in a little while.

How can I go to the function in these clothes?

Your love and affection has spoilt...

- What happened, aunty?

- Nothing

Don't worry. I'll iron them out.

- Renu...

- Hey fatso!

Your clothes have come. Get ready soon.

- Tut, tut! You shouldn't say that.

- Yes, you're right.

What is the function about?

They'll distribute awards

and deliver lectures.

Sit.

If it isn't too much of a bother

could I have a cup to tea?

I'll get it.

Dear sister Vandana.

Suraj has finished

his Air Force training...

...and now he is

an Indian Air Force pilot.

The responsibility

that you delegated to me...

...to fulfil

Suraj's father's dream...

...has been fulfilled by me.

I am happy that

I could fulfill my promise.

I won't survive for long.

I might not live

until your release from prison.

But I pray that...

...you get back your son, Suraj.

From Ram Prasad Saxena.

It's ready. Take it.

- What are you looking at, son?

- Nothing.

I think that...

you should come along with me.

I? What will I do there?

This the happiest day

of my life.

Won't you come along

on this day?

Your mother and Renu

will be accompanying you.

You will have to accompany me.

I told you that I'm not coming.

All right. If you don't come

along I won't go either.

You shouldn't fuss.

- I'm ready. Let's go.

- Renu, she is accompanying us.

It is your responsibility

to get her ready.

I'm waiting in the hall below.

Let's go, aunty.

I welcome you on behalf of the

Delhi Citizens Committee.

And I request the chief guest

to start the function.

In today's function we

have gathered to congratulate...

...those brave young pilots...

...who have risked their lives

for their country

And in the process they have set

such standards of bravery...

...that every citizen of India

is proud of them.

The State has already honoured

them and will continue to do so.

But I believe that

there is no greater award...

...than the love

and good wishes of the people.

The first name in the list

of award winners is...

You're surprised...

...because you've seen flight lieutenant Arun Varma.

You look like Arun Varma.

I am his son.

Arun Varma died...

I shall tell you everything

after the function.

But permit her presence here

when I receive the medal.

You mean...

Because of whom

this day is a part of my life.

She's responsible for what I am...

...and for the award that I'm receiving.

Please permit her to participate

in this happy moment of my life.

I would consider it

the greatest honour.

I also would like to meet

this person. Please call her.

Mother... Come here, mother.

Go, Vandana.

Suraj is calling you.

- Me?

- Yes, mother.

I am calling you.

Did you tell Suraj everything?

No, a son has recognised

his mother.

Go.

Come, mother.

Vandana... Come.

Do you remember

I had told you that...

...a day would come when

your son would call you mother?

Come.

Perhaps you haven't

recognised her, sir.

Do you recollect that she had come with Arun... for your birthday party?

Yes, I have recognised her.

But I don't understand how...

Before marrying according

to custom, he...

And that is why she was unable

to accept her son until today.

She faced her troubles alone...

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