Iqbal Page #4

Why did it have to come

to this Anwar, why?

What has he done that is so wrong

that

I must choose between you and him?

I was hoping you'd see what

our son was meant to be...

He lives for his dream, Anwar.

Stop that nonsense,

I've been hearing it ever

since Iqbal was born.

Dreams don't put food on the table.

They don't help us buy our land back.

He inherited your madness,

your absolute lunacy

for that stupid game.

And your singular passion.

Why can't you see that?

Never thought a simple

game could ruin our lives.

It's not the game, Anwar.

It never was.

I did what I did for his sake.

You know it's not the truth.

-For his future...

You're a wonderful father

but somehow you hold him

responsible for all your problems.

That's not true.

He's not the reason for

three years of drought,

he's not the reason you

had to sell your lands.

He's not the reason for all your

bad business decisions...

but he is definitely the reason

we have so much joy in our lives.

He was supposed to

bring me luck, Saida.

He was supposed to lift me out

of this pathetic ordinary life.

And he will.

You have no idea what

your son is capable of.

God, what have I done?

I'm so sorry.

I'm not the one you should

be apologizing to.

Thank you for coming.

Your boy is amazing, Mohit.

Talent like that comes along

once in a century.

We're going to win the Ranji trophy.

You might. So why did you call me

here?

There is a rumor that some

member of the...

national selection committee

will be there for the finals.

Maybe.

What's the deal you're offering?

-No deal.

That's why I called you.

I just want you to let the

boys play their game...

and may the best man win.

Don't be so naive, Mohit.

You know that deal-making has

become an integral part of this game.

Some of the greatest players this

country

has ever seen have come out of deals.

It's people like me and now you...

who make deals and ensure that the

best

possible team represents the country.

Is that why you bartered my place?

You were my best student,

but sometimes just that is not

enough.

If you had stayed with me

I would have eventually got you

into the national team.

Unless another wealthy kid happened

to stop by your academy.

What killed me was not the fact that

I didn't make the team...

but that when I was hurting

and disappointed,

you never once checked on me.

One moment you were my friend,

my teacher, my God even,

the next I was a statistic

from your academy.

I just want to make great players.

Period.

You listen to me

Iqbal is not a statistic.

At this time the Indian team

needs a batsman,

not a bowler. And Kamal is best

suited for the job.

You do what you have to Guruji.

Unlike me, this boy's a fighter,

he's not going to curl up and die.

He will keep coming back till

he wears the blue uniform.

And you or your "deals" can't stop

him.

Then I wish him all the best.

I've always wanted to say this to

you,

to you...

my father and every other

well-wisher of mine...

One more match,

I'm sorry, we can't take

you to a good hotel...

because Iqbal can't leave the ground.

-Its ok.

We have to go back.

We wanted to see you play but

sorry son we have to go back.

Money problems?

I don't need that.

Now I'm completely recharged

to fight again.

Don't worry we'll be watching

it on the news.

Every day.

I'm learning to bat as well...

I will do my best.

Your first autograph, kiddo!

There'll be plenty of time

later for this, stud.

We represent the best talent

in the nation,

every big player you can think of.

As a matter of fact,

we actually believe,

a belief from right here

in nurturing talent like you

because if you believe in your dream

then the whole universe conspires

to make it come true.

Our research is extensive

we have been following you right from

the

We will give you the best

deals on everything...

...T. V, public appearance,

advertisements...

...who knows even feature films,

plus a handsome signing bonus.

You will be absolutely happy with us.

What do you say?

By the way he's deaf and dumb.

Come on, sir, don't joke.

I see your research

is really extensive.

Should I leave now?

-That's a great idea

And don't come back.

This is just the beginning kid.

These vultures will come

for you from every angle.

I'll be there to protect you

but not permanently.

I said, yes,

...but not permanently.

Damn, you're one stubborn

son of a b*tch.

That's the rumor but no one knows...

who the selector is.

See you at the hotel after

your practice, kiddo.

They have the first innings

lead of 114 runs,

Two more days to go...

I want to aim for a score of

400 runs by tomorrow.

That will give us about 300 to

defend on the last day.

So let's go out there

and kick some ass.

In a NPN-TV exclusive we're standing

with Iqbal's parents and little

sister.

Mr. Khan, how does it feel to be

the father of such talent.

He's the best player

in the whole world.

We've been blessed by God.

I believe that each of us are sent

here

to do one thing exceptionally well...

...my son was meant to play cricket.

Hey those are my dialogues.

He stole my damn dialogues.

Can we talk a minute?

You still read lips, right?

Can we not sit?

Okay, have it your way.

I am sorry that you had to

leave the academy.

But you know that I had

no choice at the time.

Actually the problem is that the

national team needs a batsman...

...not a bowler. And Kamal

is the perfect choice.

Listen.

When your team takes the field

tomorrow,

...I want you to bowl badly,

...especially when you bowl to Kamal.

I want all the attention to shift to

Kamal as he leads his team to

victory.

Now what do you get in return?

Just as I'm dealing for Kamal,

I will deal for you.

You will play for the national team

but not this year.

And to show you that

I'm absolutely fair...

Here's a check for Rs. 25 lakhs...

...to get your father's lands back.

With my offer,

you can now be a good player...

...as well as a good son.

If you refuse...

But if you walk away from this

deal...

...I will ensure that

you never make the team.

Forget this year,

I'm talking about the rest of your

life.

If you have doubts about my clout,

it's your stupidity.

I'll take your silence as yes.

Money, happy father,

national team next year...

Only an idiot will walk away

from this deal.

Why does he keep bowling

full length balls?

You're not sticking to your game

plan.

You're letting the batsman read you.

That's very mature.

Remember, mind games with your gut.

Yes I know what is going on.

Yes, I do.

You believe in your dream right?

Then the whole universe will conspire

to make your dream come true.

I don't know what it means...

but I thought it might cheer you up.

Isn't that what coaches

are supposed to do?

Come up with useless inspirational

sayings at the right time?

Who said what?

Oh, the whole universe will conspire

to make your dream come true?

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