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I don't want the loan anymore, sir.

I've changed my mind.

You said this man was fast...

but he's turned out to be "express".

How about some tea?

You're always out...

where have you been?

I have asked you a question.

Notice her silence?

This is rather personal, mom.

What are you doing in the office?

Aren't you out, playing colors?

You know I'm a low-caste, sir.

Who'd play with me?

I'll play colors with you!

To hell with the world!

The papers might be ruined, sir.

- So let them be ruined.

They've very important, sir.

What's so important

about them?

I wanted to give you

a surprise, sir.

You're getting a loan of 10 million

from a big financial house, sir.

You can buy the ship!

I've got to submit

the papers tomorrow.

You haven't changed yet!

Still in the mood of colors?

Come on upstairs.

- What for?

Just come on upstairs! Hurry up!

What's up?

You look very happy

This is Mr. Gopal; my friend,

philosopher and guide.

He didn't celebrate

Holi today.

He says, he a low-caste;

nobody plays with him.

Could I play with the doll?

- Sure.

Get lost, you out caste!

Why did you scold the kid?

These low-caste people

are filthy, my dear.

Don't ever play with them.

What happened?

I'm a low-caste, sir.

What's wrong, Ruku?

Can't you see?

My car isn't starting up.

I could push it...

if you wish.

How will a poor man

push the car of a rich?

Call someone else then!

It's the festival of Holi

and it's a holiday.

I could call Mr. Gopal,

if you wish.

Call anyone!

Give it a thought.

He's an untouchable.

All right, I'll come him over.

Give me a hand, Mr. Gopal.

Let's give her a push.

Give yourself and the car

a nice wash, okay?!

You shouldn't be fighting

with her for me...

Do you want to know

how much I respect you?

Come with me.

We lived in the slums,

before I was born...

and even after I was born.

My Dad and uncle

had a dream.

Of owning a beautiful house.

Unfortunately, however...

the dream died with them.

To realize that dream

I bought this house.

And whenever I set my eyes on you,

I remember my dad and uncle...

as if God had sent you

to replace them.

You must live in this house now.

It will make me feel...

as if dad and uncle live here.

But...

Please don't refuse.

Or it'll break my heart.

Very well, sir.

But I have a request, sir.

Please make up with Rukmini.

She loves you very much.

I'd have laughed it off,

had she insulted me.

But I can't tolerate someone

insulting a man I respect.

I'm not playing around with

her either. I love her!

We, the out-castes, have borne

these insults for ages, sir.

We are used to it.

I can't tolerate anyone

insulting you in my presence.

If she truly loves me...

she'll have to accept you, too.

What are you doing, dad?!

Guess who played color with me?

- Who did?

Mr. Shyam!

Yes! He changed the world

for me today.

He has given us a

beautiful bungalow.

But there was an episode which

marred the happiness, Radha.

What happened?

- Rukmini arrived there.

Who's Rukmini?

She's a beautiful girl...

Shyam loves her very much.

She loves him, too.

I see.

Yes... but why are

you worried?

What was that you said about

the happiness being married?

Mr. Shyam happened to pay me

a bit more attention.

And she was pretty angry.

- You're really dumb, dad!

Am y?

Of course. You must've

stayed put there.

Had you gone away,

they'd have patched up.

You upset things, didn't you?

I'll do something now.

Is this why You got my father

to name me Radha?

So I'd live up to my name, even if

my desires remained unfulfilled?

It's okay, Lord.

Love appears in many forms.

Love is worship;

Love is prayer.

Stop worrying about me.

And heed my prayer.

Shyam and Rukmini love

each other very much.

So bring them together and

fill their lives with joy.

Let Shyam have Rukmini's love...

and give me the right

to worship Shyam.

Won't you ask me in?

Are you angry?

forgive me.

You must seek forgiveness

from Mr. Shyam.

You perhaps don't know...

he's like a father to me.

I'll apologize to him.

But you must forgive me now.

I can't stay away

from you anymore.

Are you sure the Trust will

sanction a loan of 10 million?

I' m sure, sir.

The trustee was to arrive at 3 p.m.

and it's already 3.30.

He must be arriving.

There he is.

The Trust has sanctioned

your loan.

Come to the office and collect your

check, after signing the papers.

Your Trust has given my dream

its wings, by sanctioning the loan.

This is only the beginning.

You can even seek a

loan of 100 million.

We will always be

around for you.

I'm grateful for the trust

you have shown in me.

Mom wants to see you.

- Why? ls everything okay?

Let's go.

I'll explain.

What is all this about...?

Do have the orders

sent, Mr. Gopal!

Are you sure they've

called me over?

It looks as if they don't

like me calling on them.

He couldn't believe that

you wanted to meet him.

Greetings.

A man's inferiority complex

takes time to fade away.

Sure. And manners are something

you learn by and by.

Go and see if everything's

okay in the house, Ruku.

Sit down.

- Sure. Sit down.

We had to talk to you someday.

So, the sooner we did it,

the better.

Have something.

What a shame! Only illiterates

eat with bare hands, young man!

Those from high society

use forks and knives.

This is how...

If you're trying to tell me that

I don't belong to your society...

I must tell you that

I know that very well.

I've told Ruku very often.

But she says that it doesn't

make any difference.

There ill-mannered people,

although they are well dressed...

and use forks and knives.

Ruku is still a kid, Shyam.

But you are no kid.

Name your price to

get out of her life?

I've heard that insult,

and I am silent.

What bigger proof do you need

that I love your daughter?

Your love for her cannot give her the

luxuries and status she is used to.

These things have become

a habit for her.

Habits can change, madam.

Please don't worry.

I give you my word.

I will lay all these luxuries

at your daughter's feet.

What is a beggar capable of?

Now listen, brother-in-law.

You have no right to

treat my guest like that.

Ruku wasn't born

to your sister.

She's my daughter.

And my writ still runs here!

Apologize to him...

he will be my son-in-law.

Let's have a photograph.

Join us, Mr. Gopal.

You've got the works here, Renu.

This is the grandest reception

we've had in Mauritius.

I've done my best, Shanti.

I'm the bride's

Stepmother, you see.

I didn't want people to pick

holes in this and that...

Mr. Accountant...

You do look happy today.

lam, sir... but I'm sorry.

I didn't recognize you.

I'm known to break stones

with a piece of glass.

I'm Rukmini's uncle.

The name is Sampat. Sampatlal.

I'm pleased to meet you.

Obviously. You would be.

Your boss has married

a rich girl, after all.

She's not just rich, sir.

She's a very good girl, too.

Just about anyone can marry

a good girl, accountant.

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