Manjhi: The Mountain Man Page #2

the 'caste system'...

Next they will

abolish the landlords.

The country will burn.

Has everyone gone mad?

Don't worry.

So what if a law is made'?

Who will implement it?

Damn fools...

Good Morning Ivlukhiya ji.

L-low are you'?

You have not changed a bit.

Still the same glow...

And you!

You have changed completely.

Handsome... healthy...

Manly smile on the face.

Son...

Forgive me.

I... didn't recognize you.

L-low will you recognize me'?

We are meeting after 7 years.

How?

I'm Dashrath.

...|\/Iagru Manjhi's son.

You WI

Get away! You scum

I heard, the government made

everyone equal...

We can touch anybody.

You son of worm,

Can a frog become a horse

by wearing a horse shoe?

Government loosens the grip...

so will you piss on my head?

Give him such a thrashing that...

...he never ever...

...forgets his caste!

Eyes down... eyes

down.

Hey the government has said...

What government?

The government says

we can touch anybody...

What did it say?

That all are equal...

You scum.

Hey the government has said...

They ruined everything...

Hey! Who is this?

Dash rath!

I'm Jhumru.

L-low are you brother'?

Great... Fantastic... Alive!

What happened to you?

Got a great welcome

from the villagers! See...

So did you get hitched or not?

Bhura come here.

Hey unclel!

L-low are you father'? Long live!

Where did you go...

You ?

My fate is bad...

Your mother died and left me...

I heard...

The cursed one...

Now how will I live'?

I'm here now babe... I'm here.

Hey Uncle!

I won't live... I will die.

Why are you worried?

Now that he is back

we'll get his bride.

She'll feed you hot food.

In a week you'll be fine.

Hey... Lauki.

She is mine.

Which one?

- This one.

And this is mine, the slow train.

Get lost...

Oh My goodness,

Who is this?

We thought some English man

has come,

But this is a local rowdy.

You are looking absolutely

bombastic.

Come wash up.

Did you find a girlfriend?

Torn his clothes while having fun!

Yes I met up with your sister!

Smart

Here eat some food.

Eat first - then have your fun

Uncle...

Hey what is life...

without a wife...

Eating and sleeping...

Eating and sleeping...

Eating and sleeping...

Eating and sleeping...

Eating and sleeping...

Eating and sleeping...

We have come to take

DashratHs wife.

He ran away...

What's the guarantee,

he won't run away again?

Let it be...

I've seen a better boy in the city.

He has a government job in Gaya

a watchman in the municipality.

What does this wastrel do?

You bloody pig thief,

You steal pigs from villages & sell

them to the butcher in the city

and you dare to call

my son a wastrel!

You drunkard! Don't make me lose

my head or I'll thrash you.

What's the problem?

- Hold your tongue

or I'll pull it out you cheat.

They gave 100 rupees for her.

If you have any guts,

pay up 200 and take her.

Forget it baba, I don't want her.

- No... no.

What does he think of himself?

I spit on him...

God knows who you got

me married to as a child?

Let's go.

You keep your princess at home.

That's your wife. ..

Phaguniya...

This is Phaguniya?

This is my wife?

L-low is it possible'?

She is mine...

You dare marry her to anybody else.

Just now you said

you don't want her.

When did I say that?

Where did I say that?

Must have said in as a child.

Hey Phaguniya...

You understand, don't you?

You come with me.

Kalua... Bilua

come here quick.

Get lost or your corpses

will leave this house.

You watch!

I will carry her away.

You dare marry her to anyone else!

A fair is not meant to be

enjoyed with one's father!

Come with me, we'll have some fun

I thought you were going to

take me away.

Working on it

I'll throw money on your

father's face and take you away.

Phaguniya... Phaguniya.

What is it mother?

See this.

L-low much for this'?

- 1O Rupees

I have only 5 rupees.

Leave it.

Wait...

2nd one we will buy next year!

I got a gift for you.

This is the Taj Mahal.

An Emperor built it

in the memory of his wife.

So small?

This is a toy.

The real one is

as big as our mountain

I can't bear it any more...

Tell me one thing...

Are we not married?

Are you not my wife?

Then why does you father not

send you with me?

Baba says you don't earn.

L-low will you support me'?

You don't worry,

I'll go across

the mountain to Wazirgunj

I'll beg, borrow, steal

I'll sell myself

but will Keep you happy

I know... but...

No ifs and buts...

I can't live without you...

You come now.

Or I will eat you alive.

What are you doing?

...Someone will see.

Let them see...

I'm on fire...

Tell me the truth.

What is in your heart?

Show me.

Phaguniya.

Phaguniya.

Where are you?

ls there an animal in the bushes?

Yes mother...

When do I see you again?

What for?

To play with toys?

If you want me,

speak to my father.

Or if you have the guts

then elope with me.

Oh how she drives me crazy!

Hey Bhura what are you doing?

It has been two years.

You still don't have any brats.

We'll see when your wife comes -

how many brats you produce!

You'll go straight into the pit...

Water, Jhumru bring some water.

Bring some water.

Hey idiot, you want

to put off the fire?

If the bricks get wet,

I'll throw everyone in.

Get back away...

He is dying sir...

He will die.

So?

Let him die if he

doesn't know hovv to work.

What you will do? Eat him?

You'll have to give compensation.

Get back.

What will she eat?

L-low will she live'?

- wants to be a leader!

The chicken is trying

to be a tiger...

You want compensation?

Get back.

Damn it!

What kind of life is this?

Bhura's life is made.

At least he is out of this hell.

What game is this?!

L-low much more will you torture us'?

What's the use of killing the dead!

If you have the guts,

then stop the powerful!

Want to be called God?

ls this your world?

If you give life,

why this torture?

ls there any kindness or not?

You make mistakes

& we get punished!

Why?!

Why?!

Hey! Look at that...

See-that's Bhura. ..

Our Bhura. ..

He died & become a star.

His whole life, he was bonded...

He's shining after his death...

He is shining...

Dashrath...

Are you a man or a mouse?

Mouse... no man.

Your father in law is marrying

off your wife to a city man.

Then you can keep shaking it.

What did you say?

- Then you can keep shaking it.

Scoundrel! You'll marry my wife

to someone else?

Let's see.

Hey-Kalua! Bilua!

Catch him.

Move away,

I want to speak to Phaguniya.

Phaguniya -

What do you say?

Go-go inside.

Don't you dare!

You think I'll

give you my daughter?

Don't know where your next

meal is coming from.

L-low you will take care of her'?

With Love.

Love will fill her stomach?

Phaguniya.

Open the door Phaguniya.

Get lost you looser.

Hey... you villagers.

He is marrying off my wife

to someone else.

Tell me... is it fair?

This greedy old man

is selling his own daughter.

Tell me... is it fair?

He'll ruin her life...

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