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That's it! I forgot|where I was going!

But I've remembered it now!

Hey, Veeru... there goes|your horse-cart girl.

Well, Basanti...|you're on foot today.

Has your mare run away|with the cart?

You still don't understand|that no one elopes out here.

My mare is honorably at home|and today being a Monday...

...aunt told me that if I pray|to Lord Shiva on every Monday...

...l'll get a husband that|the world will be stunned.

I said, okay... I don't intend|to marry a bum anyway.

Okay, then... I must leave.|Praise the Lord!

Praise the Lord!

Praise the Lord!

Lord! There is nothing in the|world that is hidden from You.

You are omniscient, Lord!

I don't say that You have|forgotten it.

But it's always good|to remind You.

Today's a Monday and I have|a small request, Lord.

Look at my hands, rough and rugged|from holding the reins!

And what problems|could You have, Lord?

Get me married into a family where|I will rule like the Queens!

Life's gotta be fun!

I leave the rest to You.

Young lady...

Who spoke?

It is I who has spoken!

Lord! It's You!|This is a miracle!

I have found a match|for you, lady.

In just one Monday?|That's excellent!

You must obviously have|chosen the best!

Could You tell me the name, perhaps?|Or do I come again next week?

I will do as You say, Lord.

His name is Veeru.

Veeru?! This has to do with my life!|Please don't make haste, Lord!

I wouldn't mind You taking|a few Mondays more.

He's okay to look at;|but he's a bloody smart ass!

Silence, maiden!

I never talk without reason, Lord!|I'll do as You say!

If you don't obey my command, you|will remain a spinster all your life!

Forgive me, Lord!

You will continue to drive the|horse-cart all your life!

I now command you to go and tell|your aunt, in no uncertain terms...

...that it is Veeru who will be|your companion for life!

To respect and honor Veeru therefore|shall be your prime duty!

Because, your heavens|lie at his feet!

Should you please him,|I shall be pleased!

And if you irritate him,|I shall be enraged!

Really?

So go to him...

I thought I would...

You thought this village belle|has no brains!

You thought you could fool me!

You think you're smart!

But I could outsmart guys|like you!

At least listen to me!

I've thought of|something today.

You must do that,|once in a while.

I've taken a very|crucial decision today.

I know what your decision is;|you want to marry Basanti.

That's wonderful!|You're a true friend!

Only a friend could|know how I feel!

But I also know that this is your|8th decision to marry this year.

But this is final!

Really? No wonder... you've been|drinking from early this morning.

- Will you do something for me?|- What is it?

Go and talk to Basanti's aunt;|make such an impression...

...that the old lady is compelled|to propose our marriage!

Why must I do that?

Naturally! It's the groom's folks|who approach the bride's parents!

Besides, you're the only one|I have in the world, my friend!

It's your wedding, okay?|So go and do this yourself.

Give it a thought...|a cozy home, after marriage!

- A home that is yours.|- A loving wife...

- Your wife.|- A handful of kids...

- All yours, too.|- You're the one they'll call uncle!

They'll forever pester you,|play with you all the time...

...and ask you|to tell them a story!

Which means I'm going to play|the maid-servant in your house.

It's clear now!|You are no friend!

To hell with such a...

Acting pricey, aren't you? Because|no one else can do this for me?

Had only my mom been alive,|I'd have settled down in life!

I'd even have had kids!

Had my old man been around, he'd|have celebrated my wedding in style!

Had I brothers and sisters, they'd|have begged the old lady...

...but seen to it that|I married Basanti.

But don't you forget! Those without|support, have God on their side!

Lord Almighty!

You're not the friend I knew!

You don't want me to give up crime|and settle down in life!

What had I imagined you to be...|and what you really are!

The bloody clown...|he's forever up to dramatics!

Cut the act! I'll go and talk|it over with the old lady.

Will you, really?!

An unmarried girl at home is|like a burden on the soul, son.

I can be at peace, only when|Basanti is married.

You're right. You are indeed|bearing a burden.

But I can't just dump her|in a well, can I?

Please don't mind this,|but I must ask...

...about the suitor's family,|his habits and his earnings.

As far as earnings go,|once he is married,

...he will start earning|to fend for them.

Doesn't he earning anything|at the moment, then?

Of course, he does!|When did I say that he doesn't?

It's like this; no one can|win all the time, can he?

There are times the poor chap|even loses money.

- Loses money?|- That's right...

...but that's gambling, you know.|There's little I can say about it.

My God! Is he a gambler?

Not at all, madam!|It's a shame to call him a gambler!

He's a gem of a person;|decent and straight.

But when someone is high on liquor,|he can't see things in perspective.

They force him into gambling.|How's poor Veeru to blame?

You're right, son. A drinker and|a gambler... and yet, faultless!

You're misunderstanding my friend.|He's an innocent, young chap.

Just get him married to Basanti...

...he'll give up drinking|and gambling in no time!

Don't tell me, son.|I know better.

Has anyone ever been able to kick|habits like drinking and gambling?

You don't know Veeru. Believe me,|he's not at all like that.

Once he's married, he'll stop|visiting the nautch girl. Period!

His drinking problem will be|solved on its own!

Good Lord! That's all he lacked!|He even visits brothels, does he?

So what's wrong with that?

Even kings and princes have|often patronized dancing-girls!

I see... but can you tell me which|family your friend hails from?

We'll let you know that,|the moment we get to know of it!

I must say one thing, son.|For all your friend's vices...

...you can only praise him!

I can't help it, aunt.|I'm really soft at heart.

So, do I take it then that|they will soon be married?

Married? It's okay even if she|remains a spinster all her life!

But I will not let Basanti|marry such a man!

I'm her aunt; not her step-mother!

It's strange that you refuse,|despite the best of my efforts.

Poor Veeru. I don't know|how he will deal with this.

I'll take a jump and die!|Out of my way!

Hey, watch it!|What are you doing?

I'm doing just what every|legendary lover has done!

They died for their beloved's!

Suicide!

Well now... what is suicide?

When the English die,|they call it suicide.

But why do the English die?

What's up, feller? Why do you|want to commit suicide?

You'd rather not ask!|You'll break into tears!

It's a very sad story!

It has emotions, drama|and tragedy!

You know Basanti, don't you?|I was going to marry her.

But her wicked aunt has|been an obstacle!

I can't live in this big,|bad world, anymore!

I bid you farewell, villagers!|Good-bye!

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