Vivah Page #7

You cannot refuse now..

my daughter-in-law is serving you

Papa, how about giving Poonam

a tour of the house

before she leaves?

Sure, take her

Come, Poonam

Poonam, after our wedding,

this will be our room

In Som Sarovar, I snapped the

portraits of your uncle and aunt..

especially for this side-table. You

know Poonam, sometimes I think..

What happened?

Nothing

So, what were you thinking?

Must we speak always and only about

what I think, what I feel?

What you think, you feel,

is also vital

We're companions, Poonam

Today, while serving Uncle,

I got so emotional,

I had to hold back my tears

Poonam, I brought you here..

to show you my new cupboard, my

writing table, my new computer..

without a thought, that your cupboard,

writing table, even your surname..

you'll be leaving behind..

for my sake

For our sakes

Poonam, I've just decided! Every year

we'll spend one month in Madhupur

If anyone ridicules me for living

with my in-laws, I don't care

I hear..

in the countdown to the wedding date,

girls go crazy about shedding weight?

No crash diets for you. 10-15 kilos

here or there, is no issue

Can you imagine what will happen when

you arrive riding a mare to wed me?

What?

The bread is likely to get burnt in

the ovens of our neighbors' homes

Why?

Every girl will be on her terrace,

vying to take a peek at the bridegroom

Poonam, time to go

Yes, Sister-in-law

Sister-in-law, just

two minutes.. please

All right, make it quick

How much will they talk?

- Shh.. come on

Poonam, my heart knows, l

don't want to let you go

I want to show you around Delhi,

to take you places with me

But we'll wait, as even

you consider it proper

And in a way, what's

proper is so right

The night, when you enter this room

as my bride, will be so right..

that the Moon, the stars out there

will come down, to witness our union

And they will carry our legend to

every couple who marry after us

On our perfect night, let

only the Moonlight shine..

upon the world's prettiest girl,

who by then, would be mine..

for ever

Is it true Poonam that you will

always be so close to my heart?

Am I really going to be the lucky one,

you'll gift your days and nights to?

A few things for you, a few

things for the household

Give it to Aunty, she'll

understand. - Sure, Sister-in-law

Bless you

Return soon

This household, all of us here..

are waiting for you

Uncle Bhagat..

isn't there a custom to escort

the lady? - Should be..

shall I ask your father-in-law? Let

me.. - No, what are you doing!

Uncle.. for Aunty,

a video disc of today's party

My respects Uncle.

- Bless you, son

Prem, isn't Uncle getting

late? (ln chaste Hindi)

Turn the air-conditioning vent

sideways, not a direct blast

Someone was once my little darling..

she was like a soft jasmine bud

Someone was once my little darling..

she was like a soft jasmine bud

Mama, look.. Sister is

looking so radiant

Whose borders were from

home to the street..

Is she the same girl..

Rama, I was listing the items

we'll give to Poonam,

the things she will need, clothes,

jewelry. And listen..

half the jewelry I retrieved

after I paid my..

.. brother's debts, goes with Poonam

Give it to me, I got

to get it polished

There's no need to give

away old jewelry

Here's the jewelry that Mr Bhagat

made for this wedding. This is enough

What do you mean?

Maybe you didn't notice that

diamond set worth millions?

Your darling niece was made to wear it

by her in-laws for the party in Delhi

If she doesn't wear your

jewelry worth some..

.. thousands, her beauty

won't be marred

Leave the old jewelry for Chhoti

Rama, do not forget.. that jewelry

belonged to my brother

Not mere ornaments, they're symbolic

of his blessings for her

What he pawned, was his. What

we retrieved, belongs to us

Is Poonam not one of us?

I've said what I had to say

You're going overboard

with this wedding

About the jewelry, if

you force your whim,..

.. I'll have nothing to

do with this wedding

Rama, in this family we've

two daughters..

.. and they have equal

right to all we have

And Poonam is my elder daughter,

whether you like it or not

Then so be it

Here's the jewelry

Here are the keys. Do what you want

Rama!

Sorry Aunty.. some gifts from

Delhi, if you'll take a look..

I know! Your in-laws are filthy rich

and you needn't show it off in my face

Show it to the one who ought to know!

I've nothing to do with this wedding

The florist is arriving from Delhi

by the ten o'clock train

Get to the station to bring him here

Welcome Bhagat

I'm here now, what can I do to help?

- Your presence is enough

I've brought you Poonam's wedding

dress from her in-laws

Here you are..

Two days from now,

as the clock strikes this hour,

you'll be giving your daughter away

Aunty, the keys to my cupboard

There are so many things inside..

Chhoti, could use them

Aunty, if I have ever done

anything to hurt you..

please forgive me

Poonam..

before you leave..

shut the door

Take it easy, one at a time

Tell them Sister-in-law, please.

- Sure. Please, don't harass him

Wait.. what's the purpose

of this make up?

To make you look worthy enough

for your pretty wife-to-be

Really? Then let's have some more

here.. and here.. and here

Naughty

May the henna turn a lovely crimson

on your hands, o'bride

And fetch to you, your lover forever

Of many fortunes the henna begets,

the most precious is.. eternal love

Is this all right..?

It's the fourth time you've tried it.

Hurry, I got to finish packing

Else, the bridegroom's party will

leave without the bridegroom

Come Sister-in-law, I'll paint

your hands with henna

Sister-in-law.. come, join us

This ritual is too painfully

long for me

We sing glories of the

Daughter of the hills,

whose beauty holds Shiva enthralled

Today we seek Gauri Maa's blessings,

who revels in Shiva's love forever

Oh Goddess, You are resplendent

in vermilion,

Oh Goddess, You are resplendent

in vermilion,

You wear the bride's reds, Your

palms adorned in crimson henna

red is Your veil ; redden vermilion

streaks Your hair,

the red dot on Your forehead,

fragrant with musk

We pray to You, pour

our emotions to You

Krishnakant, the rituals have begun,

but I don't see Sister-in-law..?

I'll fetch her

O Giver of every wish,

Keep the bride happy always

Hail Gauri Mother.

Hail Gauri Mother..

What is it? Is it the pain

in the knee again?

Massage it with the balm

Rama, you did not even look at Poonam's

wedding dress ; I said nothing

You didn't participate in any of the

wedding rituals ; I said nothing

But Rama tomorrow..

tomorrow, Bitto will be leaving

this house forever

Tomorrow, the bridegroom's party will

come to our door, just like this,

with a band playing songs of joy

Give the bride a happy send-off, Rama

Rama you know this, as I know

If she is denied your blessings, it

won't be a happy send-off for her

For once, forget all else Rama,

for the sake of Poonam's happiness,

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