Junglee Page #7

Looks like a family of madmen.

I don't want to marry a madman.

- And I always pray, my dear...

that God gives every girl

a rich madman for a husband.

Manager, you may leave now.

- Very well.

Sit down.

Did you like the Rajkumari (Princess)?

- But of course, Mom!

She dazzles in the night...

and soothes by day.

What kind of eyes does she have?

- Eyes? By God!

A blind man could see again,

if she ever cast a look at him.

A Princess, after all.

- Certainly.

How are her folks?

- Folks? No. They're angels!

That's exactly how the

blue-blooded Rajahs' are.

What did they think of you?

- They liked my looks...

they found my height and features

appealing, but by behavior...

they said I was somewhat...

- Somewhat?

Somewhat mad.

Mad?

In 25 years, I could

never understand you.

And they see through you

in a few hours?

What do you mean? I'm mad?

- They must've said it fondly.

Can't you see that?

- Nobody calls me mad all the time.

They called me mad when I ate.

And called me mad when I walked.

In fact, do you know what they said

when I was about to leave?

What?

- They said...

"Yours is a family of nuts"

- Why didn't you shoot them?

Shoot them? If I could help it,

I'd have given them a medal.

Bright guys. They got to

know me in just a few hours.

Shut up!

- Don't be angry, Mom!

They must've said it in fun...

can't you see?

People who say such things in fun

ought to have their necks twisted!

I thought as much.

And I was about to do it.

But the Princess's neck, Mom...

it's lovely.

She's one of the most beautiful...

You've got to play a doctor.

- Yes.

And no ordinary doctor. You've got

to be a very competent doctor.

Every word of yours, every mannerism,

must make a mark on her.

Oh sure! Just don't worry.

The entire family will

have had enough of me!

A very high fever.

- Fever?

His body's cold.

- Cold?

You're right.

Foreign fever, you see.

Cold to touch.

But hot within!

Just like you.

Would a thermometer reveal it?

- Oh yes, yes!

We use our own thermometer.

Bhola, get the thermometer.

Idiot!

- What could I have done?

Some water, please... water.

104 degrees!

- What disease is this, doctor?

This is the first time I've seen

such a disease in India.

It's called Love Fever.

- Love Fever?

How about a cure?

- Tangled cures for tangled diseases.

No one must give the patient any love.

Go nowhere close to him.

That includes you too.

You ought to be very strict

with the patient.

What happened, doctor?

- Maybe I haven't examined something.

The fever seems to be coming

from the knee-joint.

How about hitting me some more?

Lie down, son... relax.

Who asked you to bring all that food?

- You did, doctor.

Did I? Oh yes.

Pancakes?

I'm fond of it... it's great.

Rossogollas?

Is all that food, for him?

- No. I'm going to eat it.

So he can watch me eat!

That's how his disease is.

And this is the cure!

Some vegetable, eh?

All right.

What else?

- Some halwa, please.

Not some, I'll eat it all!

- Mom! I'll have some too!

No!

- Who the hell are you to stop me?

The doctor...

- Doctor, my foot!

D'you think I'll go away

if you insult me?

Mom, pay the doctor his fees.

- No, madam. The money isn't...

Halwa, eh?

I ordered all the goodies for myself.

No cure for you, if you eat that.

To hell with the cure!

Gulab jamun!

- I'll have some...

No, you won't!

Such humiliation! Such injustice!

I'm not going to play doctor!

What are you talking about?

Lt'll ruin everything!

Agree with him, son.

Let's compromise.

- What compromise?

You eat one half. And let him

have the other half.

Never!

- I'm leaving!

Please...

I'm willing to settle for

two pancakes and a gulab jamun.

I won't give you a single piece!

- Really? Here I go then...

Where will you?

She sends a wire that

they're arriving.

But when, how and what for?

She makes no mention.

Wow! This is good news, brother!

Sweeten your tongue!

Whenever they arrive, she'll

surely come to meet us.

Oh sure. And if they meet Mom first

and say discuss silly...

the cookie crumbles!

- Here you are, Shekhar.

And I took the doctor to your room.

- I'm absolutely fine, Mom.

I'm even going to the office.

Doctor, you may go.

You need to rest.

You lose a month's salary, okay?

Really? So I'll invite them over

and fix the date of the wedding.

I think you should follow

the doctor's suggestion, Mom.

I'm leaving.

- What do you suggest, doctor?

Very good news! Marriage is the

best cure for every disease!

Madam, I wanted your advice too.

Doctor! You may go!

They are here. And I'm going

to finalize your alliance.

Forgive me, Raja Saheb. I was

talking to Shekhar on the telephone.

That's okay.

Mala, take the Rajkumari (princess)

Around the mansion.

I have something important to

discuss with Raja Saheb (King).

Very well, Mom.

This way, Rajkumari.

I'm a bit apprehensive.

What did Shekhar do...

that you said he came from

a family of madmen?

Pardon me?

Oh, not at all.

He must've been joking.

Nothing of the sort ever happened.

He was all praise for Rajkumari.

- She's like your own daughter.

May I take the alliance for real then?

- Certainly.

But why are you

calling me Raja Saheb?

Because you are Rajkumari's

(the Princess)'s father.

I see... thank you.

Would you mind leaving Rajkumari

here with me?

Not at all. You may keep here

by all means.

You are beautiful.

Very beautiful.

Why did you hang your head?

Do you think I'm lying?

You are really beautiful.

Very, very beautiful.

Well...

- What does that mean?

Do you agree, or do you disagree?

- I agree.

Agree to what?

- I'm beautiful...

very, very beautiful.

Follow me.

You have given her your blessings?

I'm satisfied.

Take a look... doesn't our

daughter-in-law have beautiful eyes?

Apart from good looks, she shows

the grooming of a great family.

She's as illuminating

as the Sunrise.

Whichever household she marries in...

she'll bring glory to it.

Shekhar has recovered

as soon as she arrived.

Such a blessed arrival.

- Very much so!

Did you hear something, dear?

- Yes, I did.

I know, my Lord... we'll always

remain together in soul.

Because, a soul never dies.

To keep your souls alive...

laughter is very necessary in life.

I realized that after I died.

- Was it your voice?

It was Dad's soul,

speaking through me.

Shekhar! Naughty boy!

Go away!

You aren't just going

to be his wife.

You are also going to be the

daughter-in-law of this family.

You must consider it your good

fortune that you're the chosen one.

Not true, Mom. What makes me happiest

is that I have found a mother.

Bless you.

Yes?

- I've come at Mr. Shekhar's bidding.

But Mr. Shekhar isn't at home.

- No?

I was told that he

is not keeping well.

Any idea where I can find?

I have a feeling he has gone to the

bungalow at Juhu to meet Rajkumari.

Well, well! Who is Rajkumari?

- Don't you know?

She's the one he's going to marry.

Thank you very much.

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