Dear Rajanji We enjoyed working with you in both...
...'Tukaram' and 'Aajcha Divas Majha'.
But we will always regret that
we will never be able to work with you any more.
Actually, they were lying in one place for years, gathering dust...
...They had suffocated to death
Now, their funeral rites are finally over
Dedicated to those files...
...that were burnt to ashes while nurturing
the dreams of Maharashtra's ordinary citizens
But would you believe it?
In order to fulfil one common man's dream...
...this seat of power (secretarial building) woke up in the
middle of the night some years ago.
Thank you... thank you... What do you mean?
It will happen
We just have to wait... Yes, okay...
Chief Minister (CM) Vishwasrao Mohite is in danger of losing his place
In this regard, things are moving fast in Delhi since yesterday
Minister for Industries Prataprao Raut's anti-CM signature campaign is a success
The central leadership spoke to his faction yesterday
This opposing faction has accused the CM...
...of making all decisions without consulting his colleagues
Prataprao Raut flew 25 MLAs to Delhi
...in a special chartered flight
That is the inside story
At this very moment, the CM is presenting his case to the party bosses
But what exactly will happen?
Who will be the new CM of Maharashtra?
To send in your opinion through SMS, type...
CM - Chief Minister of Maharashtra - Space...
...P for Prataprao, A for Ankushrao, and I for Indrajeet...
...And send to 4225
Sir, I'll call our entire constituency and ask them to send messages
Don't just call... type the SMS and forward it
Or they might enter 'I' instead of 'P'
Hello... is everything ready at the house?
The stage, caterer, music...?
How much more time?
(Softly)... is there a message from the Governor's residence?
He has said that he will contact you after returning from Delhi
May I come in?
You're late. Come on quick
Who is this?
I... I am G Laxman
Who?
A fashion designer
A fashion designer?
A swearing-in ceremony specialist
Hmm...
Sir, just like there are ladies' specialists,
gents' specialists, I'm a swearing-in specialist
I stitch the clothes for CMs' swearing-in ceremonies
I've done that for the last 10 years
Yes, do whatever you have to, but soon But don't announce this all over
Announce... who... - Shh...
No Sir, first we had no work for five years after each swearing-in
But now business is good
Not that you won't last the distance
Your position is tight... very good
Come lets go in Sir
Why?
To measure you up! - What?
To take your measurement Sir.
Do it here
Note them down
Hello, keep talking
17. - Keep talking.
Don't hurry...
Puff out your chest
Not your stomach, your chest
We'll celebrate later
No, it won't be on an open ground
Sir one minute.
The swearing-in's on an open ground or the Raj Bhavan?
How does that matter to you?
It matters! The colour combination of your costume should match the venue
You just take my measurements
My Personal Assistant (PA) will tell you where the swearing-in is
Okay, I've finished. Sir, I think I'll stitch two suits
So if it's outdoors or indoors, you'll be all set
Yes, stitch whatever, but quickly
We're making two. That's confirmed Give me the measurements
Ganesh, I'll SMS the measurements to you
Make two Jodhpuri suits
Yes it's urgent. Do it today
No my boy... make Ankushrao and Indrajeet's suits also
For all three of them. Stitch them... ...deliver them and take the payment
Why...?
I know all three won't become CM...
Only one will! The other two will be in mourning tomorrow
We won't be able to ask them for our payment
So Mr. Karnik?
PA to the CM... what's the news from Delhi?
Ankushrao, Prataprao or Indrajeetrao... three options
Give me the inside news
Mr. Marathe, we PAs just maintain schedules and look after the accounts
You have to be a Private Secretary to get the inside news
Then you tell me, Mr. Bodhankar...
Me? For that you need to be more... - Hmm
You have to be the secretary the CM trusts
Great. So I must meet PD - Hmm...
Here's PD
So PD? What's your guess?
About?
About the CM...
Mr. Marathe, we can speculate rain. Not storms
Our CM is a storm! A storm...
Is that your political speculation speaking?
Or your loyalty to him?
I don't want to make another political conjecture
And I don't even think I'll have to
I see
Hello... really!
Okay, fine I'll be there
Hello... ask Shankar to bring the car to go to the airport
What happened PD?
Put on the news, Marathe
Put it on...
Put on the news, quick
Breaking News!
Vishwasrao Mohite remains Maharashtra CM!
The party bosses have voted for the current CM
The central leadership has said that there
was no discussion about ousting him
In the meantime...
...Vishwasrao Mohite has left for Mumbai
Who the hell is doing that?
Stop it right now... hey, catch that guy
Congratulations Sir! You have lmpossible, possible
Sir went with his resignation and returned with a package
What?
Congrats Sir!
So Ankushrao, Dinkarrao...
Where were you all when I left for Delhi?
Congrats Sir!
And Mr. Kapse, I thought you'd be with Prataprao today
No Sir... I've always been behind you
That's what I'm saying Stop doing things behind my back
I'm in front of you Sir, wishing you, Sir
Congratulations Sir - Thank you
Congratulations Sir
Greetings
Congrats sir.
Sir, sir one byte.
Sir, what happened in Delhi? - Tell you right now?
Yes.
I will, I definitely will
No comments... - Sir, what happened in Delhi?
So we have the HCM back again?
HCM?
Honourable Chief Minister... HCM
HCM... that's good
Good? He's a headmaster. With a stick in his hand
He raises his eyebrows for the tiniest things!
He can't stand IAS or IPS officers
I thought his opponents have complained;
now we'll be rid of him
But no...
Mr. Paranjape, PD here - Yes Sir
The CM will reach Mantralaya soon
Ok
Yes... and inform the Chief Secretary Mr. Godbole
The schedule after 4.30 pm stands
Yes Sir - Ok?
Okay Sir - No problem?
No problem... really?
He's back... that's the problem.
Am I here just to carry out orders from the top?
What orders?
That's how we mark files
"Order carried out!"
Sir, what about my work? - Sit... I'll do it later
Sir, will you go to Varsha (CM's residence) and change?
No
What is the news here?
All the channels made a big noise with 'Breaking News'
They showcased profiles of Prataprao
Apparently, he's had a new suit made for the swearing-in ceremony
The newspapers were more cautious
But 'Lokadhara' had an editorial,
titled 'Now lmmerse This Ganpati (the elephant god)'
Yes, I heard...
The editorial mentioned everything from globalisation to the economic slowdown
Now what will they write tomorrow Sir?
"Ganpati Has Been Reinstated!"
Sir, you can go see Nana at his fast site at 6 pm.
But many feel you shouldn't meet him
PD, which ministers is Nana protesting against?
Kapse and Mr. Thorat
And they belong to?
Prataprao's faction... I get it, Sir!
Next...
7 p.m. - The Chamber of Commerce meeting
Hmm...
One moment; it's your wife Sir
Shinde, is he there?
Yes, it's me
Are you coming home?
No, I have some work
Did Madam in Delhi ask you to do everything today?
Okay. I hope you remember the dinner at the Chief Justice's place tonight
Yes, yes
Come on time. The Governor is coming too
Fine!
And hello
Yes?
No, the phone's been ringing since morning
So my congratulations too
Same to you!
Should I hang up? - Hmm...
What exactly happened in Delhi, Sir?
You too want a news item, PD
News items are about others Sir...
How does it matter to you PD?
You are a government servant
One CM or the other
You will always stay on
Is that your opinion of me, Sir?
Don't be sentimental PD
You have to take life as it comes!
I don't have a royal crown; I can't last forever!
No... I didn't want to influence the high command
This needless activity was to create fear and instability...
And our people like Prataprao and the Governor were involved in it
Yes, yes Sir
I told the high command that elections are approaching
If my position is seen to be unstable...
...nobody will give me donations for the party
I will resign; you get a new CM
Let him raise the funds
They were scared. We've already lost in two states
The Prime Minister's (PM's) office immediately met me.
Gave me a package...
But Sir I always thought that you shouldn't resign
Why?
Because they'll bring in Prataprao?
That's not how these things work PD
A resignation works
But many people don't know when and how to gamble with one
Namaskaar (Greetings) Sir...
Sir, but how come Khushalsingh and Satpute as new ministers...?
When the door opens, mice and big rats also rush in
Victory to Vishwasrao Mohite...
Sir, what happened in Delhi? - Later
Congrats.
- Thank you.
Godbole... - Sir
this is the list of the extended cabinet
Ok Sir - Make copies of it
Ok Sir
This is the package from Delhi
Hand it to the Press
after the cabinet meeting - Fine Sir
And these are the decisions made by the Cabinet
But Sir, the cabinet hasn't met yet
It will. And these decisions will be made
You make the copies - Fine Sir
Sir, Khushalsingh and Satpute are waiting
Send them in
Sir, this is Mr. Lavande.
Deputy Secretary - Namaskaar (Greetings)
He's the senior most amongst us.
Oh is it? So?
Sir, I'm from your district, Sir
Your father-in-law said... - My who? Speak up please
Your father-in-law...
Your wife's father... Your father-in-law...
Sir, he said that... - He asked you to meet me
No Sir. He said he would call you
You are from the Lavande family of Akkalkot?
Yes Sir. Our village is right next to yours
How old are you?
53, Sir...
Then how did you know so many years ago?
What Sir?
That a guy from the neighbouring village will be CM after 50 years
How would I know, Sir?
Had you been born in my village, you would have asked for a cabinet post
I wouldn't... Sir
You are a government servant - Sorry Sir
You had no business to talk to my father-in-law
Since I can't refuse him...
...I will appoint you as one of my four secretaries
Thank you Sir
From tomorrow to the end of the month
And after that you will revert to your own department
Don't even come to ask me what you should do next month
Go now. Yes, send them in
Yes, Sir
Sir
Please get up. Get up. Sit down
Do you know why I've called you?
You are both ministers now
I'm really amazed with both of you, You both are so ignorant...
...you don't a clue about government policies
Then what sort of magic did you work in Delhi...
...that they chose you two when I asked for four new faces
One as minister-of-state and one as a cabinet minister
You two can't speak much Hindi; your English is non-existent
How on earth did you convince the leadership?
We have a mass base Sir
Oh? Mass base or caste base?
There are umpteen candidates from your caste, your area...
...who could be ministers, who are more deserving...
We have succeeded by working at the grassroots
Yes, yes
I know. You have built school shelters,
Then made those kids build your own bungalows
You beat up those who didn't listen to you
One guy was beaten so badly that he died
No Sir... the court has ruled that we are innocent
Yes, yes
Oh You managed that too
Sir, the DGP (Director General of Police) is here
Send him in
Come, sit.
The letter from the Human Rights' Commission
about atrocities on women will be discussed in the cabinet tomorrow
Yes, Sir!
So what does the crime chart say?
The crime rate on atrocities on women...
from December to March between 9AM to 9PM has
decreased by two to two-and-a-half per cent in comparison to last year
And how was this improvement possible?
More vigilance, more care about...
About what?
The situation or compiling the figures?
Sir...
The percentage has decreased.
But does that mean the numbers increased?
A little Sir
They why December to March?
In comparison to last year...
Then why not October to March?
That's six months at least
Sir, in November there was that mass rape episode in Jamner
So you want to leave that out!
Sir...
And a decrease between 9AM to 9PM
means that more crimes have happened during the day
So no need to wait till night to commit a crime?
And all this was thanks to your extra vigilance and care!
Sir... let me explain to you Sir
No need to explain; you can go
Sir...
You are responsible ministers now
Yes, yes Sir...
Then why did you get up for the DGP?
Or did you remember something from your past?
No, no Sir...
You are mistaken Sir
The home department has sent me your files
Peoples' representatives like you are a blot on the democracy
Do you understand what 'blot' means? A black mark!
Now you know what I think of you?
Any doubts in your mind?
No, no
Okay, you can go now
Wait. Take these two bouquets. You too!
If anyone asks, say I'd called you to congratulate you
Yes, yes - You may leave
I want to table a special proposal today
There are two heads in a constitutional democracy
The Governor who is the titular head
and the Chief Minister who comes to power on people's mandate
Till such time as the CM has the majority
vote in the legislative assembly
the Governor's duty is to allow him to work as he wishes
But our governor is presenting exaggerated reports
about a breakdown in law and order and misguiding the Centre
The Centre should replace a governor
who is trying to play mischief with the Chief Minister
That's the proposal we have to pass
I request the cabinet to do that
What did he say?
I didn't understand
He has bowled a googly!
Sir...
1100 megawatt electricity from our neighbouring states
One highway and unfinished dams
For all this, the Centre has announced a Rs. 550 crore package for Maharashtra
Sir, the high command has retained you as CM
But they have also retained the Governor
who has presented a report against you
What's your take on that?
One could say that despite so much opposition,
the high command gave me the mandate to act and a package as a bonus!
Sir, the letter to oust you had been
signed by 45 of your own party legislators
How come?
It's your own people who plotted against you
That's why they say...
"Save me from my friends"
"I can take care of my enemies"
What exactly happened in Delhi?
No comments
So Prataprao? What's new?
About what Sir
I believe you had a new suit stitched
That bloody tailor... he's announced it all over
Sir, people say that you hatched this plot
Who says that... who?
Long live Nana!
Namaskaar (Greetings)! - Namaskaar!
So Shantaramrao, is the sweet lime juice ready?
No; Sir nothing's decided yet
So you'll do it after the decision?
We have the sweet limes
Then make the juice
Come in Sir
Sit here.
That's okay.
I'm fine here Nana
The person who sat
the head of the bed in the 'Mahabharat' (lndian epic scripture)...
...had to pay a very heavy price
Here, I'm not Lord Krishna nor are you Duryodhan
And our great 'Mahabharat' war is going to continue
I kept checking on your health from Delhi
I feared that if the political unrest did not stabilise,
I would get late and your fast would continue
Tell me Nana, what can I do for you?
Throw out corrupt ministers
That Kapse creates fake housing plans...
He draws peoples' money from co-operative banks and buys land
That Tadvi takes money for orphanages and poor orphans suffer
Fine... I'll appoint a sub-committee for an inquiry!
What else?
The police commissioner of Pune - Mr. P. Kumar
He catches innocent poachers and thrashes them
I called him to ask "Why?" and he told me...
that I shouldn't be calling in so late
When I insisted for an explanation he dared me to do what I want
Move out Mr. P. Kumar from Pune at once
Okay sir.
The transfer order must be ready before my talks with Nana end
Yes Sir
Okay... who can replace him?
Girish Lal
He is even more corrupt!
Nana, from where do I get new officers?
Even this P. Kumar will move elsewhere and control things
Nana, it's possible to throw out a CM,
but IAS or IPS officers...
...can only be transferred
So you have no control as a CM?
A political leader can't look skywards all the time
He has to take care of the dangers at his feet
I have accepted both your demands
I feel that now you should end your fast Ok?
Get some juice please
Yes, yes
Victory to Nana!
Long live Nana!
Victory to Nana!
He's still living in the Gandhian era
The same honesty... the same concern
But he doesn't care to understand why Gandhi was so successful
Gandhi was a very innovative man
He always tried out new ways of protest
But this man is still fighting with old weapons
Hello! I have always liked the atmosphere at the Chamber of Commerce
When money is involved, one can speak directly and frankly
Four main reasons why you should invest in Maharashtra
One - the financial capital of the country is here
Two - Today, I have come back with an electricity package from the Centre
Your production will not suffer due to electricity shortages
Three - Now, the industrial conflict in Maharashtra is also over
And four - we have more skilled human resources than any other state
Prataprao, our Industries Minister, is here
I don't need to tell you that Industrious he is...
The whole state knows about his valour
I do too!
Your people should take advantage of that; isn't it Prataprao?
Victory to Vishwasrao Mohite
Hearty congratulations!
Oh Vasantrao, when did you arrive?
I heard the news from Delhi and came immediately
I knew I was needed here
What's this? Is it a (Dasra) festival?
Diwali (the Festival of Lights)
Yes Diwali!
You won in Delhi
The top people have shown trust in you
Yes, now great individuals are gone Just the bosses remain
No, it's important to get this post; success is a big thing
True! Once, good work meant being successful
Now getting a post is a success
Vasantrao, I need something Please come in for a moment
The crowd outside is as big as ever
Those are people who have expectations
They are here to congratulate you
But they have expectations for their own work; not for others
Hello... yes, I'll tell him. No, he's ready
Who? - Shinde
What did he say?
The Governor will reach the wedding venue by 9.30PM
So?
We should reach by 9.15PM
The CM should reach 20 minutes before the Governor!
As a matter of respect. As protocol
Are you ready?
The CM's wife has to be ready before him.
That's also a protocol right?
This is the Naik's wedding invitation. They also called twice.
Can we go? To Karhad?
Yes;
Shinde was saying there are a couple of invitations for inaugurations
We can do a tour of the area
Then take Shinde and go!
So PD, you're touring western Maharashtra?
No... I thought since Mr. Patil's cotton mill was to be inaugurated...
There's more important work here
Yes, Sir. Should we leave?
Let me know when the Governor reaches
But if two dignitaries reach at the same time...
PD, don't teach me
Inform Bhagwantrao that we'll be late
But...
What's wrong Shinde?
We have to stick to the protocol
Of course. He is taking out his anger with the Governor, on you
Yes...
Call from home - A query from home!
Yes... oh great... I'll call later
Ma'am, Ajinkya's exam result... He got 92 per cent
Wonderful! Congratulations! You could have spoken a little longer
I have both, my wife's abuses and my dinner once I get home
I honestly don't know how your wives manage...
Namaskaar - Namaskaar
Sir, from all of us
Please be seated.
What's the agenda? - Sir
We need funds for the school building
Building?
Do you have the land?
Yes. Two acres.
No funds. The government will construct the building
But Sir?
You guys take funds and misappropriate them
Sir, if we get funds, we will construct according to our needs...
The building will be just what you need. Raimane...
Namaskaar - Namaskaar
Has the Governor reached?
Yes Sir
Let's go
Rahimane let's leave quickly.
Everyone must have dinner
We'll eat somewhere
No, no.
If people from his constituency leave without eating, Sir doesn't like it
Tatya, please don't leave without eating!
Yes Madam
Pandhari... - Coming ma'am
Serve them dinner.
We'll be back soon
Yes, I'm calling from Varsha
Yes, we met with the CM
Yes, we discussed everything. He sat next to us; looked at our file
He told his PA to put it in the special category
No, he said to wait for a day or two
Please tell Dada that we will need more money
Okay, I'll hang up.
Tatya...
Come on...
The CM has arrived
Are his dinner arrangements done?
Greetings. - Greetings.
How was the weather in Delhi?
When I reached, it was hot
But when I left, it was pleasant
Looks like you misinterpreted the situation
You complained to the Prime Minister about me?
You have, time and again complained to the Centre about me?
That's my job.
I am here to assess the situation
And That's what I did.
I told the high command what the reality was
You almost lost your post
And you dared to demand my dismissal
I believe that...
...each of us should operate within our constitutional limits
We are the players Let us play on the field.
You are the referee Don't blow the whistle till a foul takes place
And if a player keeps on making fouls while playing?
Then change the rules of the game or quit the field of play
Can I say one thing Sir?
That governor is the best who governs the least
I will pray to God that your slender majority holds
and you may never have to approach me for a count of your MLAs
And I will request my party
to give me any responsibility... but never to make me a governor
Namaskaar Namaskaar
Come in, welcome.
I was hoping you'd be able to make it...
...in the midst of your cabinet expansion
Expansions keep happening. We can't miss out on close ties
Plus it was the home ministry's command. I have to obey
So commands work at home too!
Are you saying you're lacking in that?
Shinde... this is P.D. Shinde. Private Secretary to the CM
Yes, I know him.
Namaskaar... - Namaskaar
He controls the CM's timetable
No, no... Sir controls his time himself
He keeps some time aside for me to rest
I asked him am I a king or an emperor to have rest for an hour?
Come on - Come on
I'll introduce you to everyone.
This is Justice K. D. Bhalerao
My classmate from Pune's Law College
Namaskaar!
High court judge Satpalkar
Yes, he gave a historic judgement... in the Mahabano case
The Police Commissioner Mr. Das
Of course you know him
Yes. Our Mumbai city is in awe of him
But we are in awe of you.
And this is Mr. Mahajan, the editor of 'Lokadhara'
He doesn't need an introduction
Namaskaar!
Of course not. I've read his editorial today
I'm waiting for at least one of your political hunch to come true
Please give me an appointment I'll come and talk to you
This man is a 'Sangeet Surmani' - a top music honour...
A great singer from our town Wai, Gopalrao Gunjkar...
Yes, I can see that he's very great
He doesn't even feel like standing up for the CM... he has no manners!
I don't think you noticed. He is disabled!
He can't see but he creates an extraordinary world with his singing
Mr. Chief Minister... Sir
Sir, please read this at your leisure
It was really nice meeting you
Get some water - Sir
What's wrong Sir? What happened?
Listen, are you unwell?
What's wrong?
He's not feeling too well
Are you okay?
I'm feeling restless! Let's go home. I'll be fine
But we haven't met the newlyweds
Come on then - Ok
Come, come
Namaskaar - Namaskaar
Congratulations - Have a happy married life
Thank you
Nice couple
Bhagwantrao will feel very lonely after you go back to the USA
I think he's a little confused
This is Kshitij; he is Bhagwantrao's son
And Dipti is his daughter-in-law
Oh really? I am sorry!
No, no, it's okay
Our daughter-in-law is like a second daughter
And when she goes to the US we will feel lonely
I was confused. I am sorry
Ask for the car PD. We'll go. Namaskaar
We'll take your leave
But you haven't eaten
Don't insist... it's okay. We'll see them off
Is it done, doctor?
Yes Sir. Nothing to worry about
Yes. I know I'm fine
Where's PD? Has he returned?
Call PD
Sir?
What can be done PD?
About what, Sir?
You didn't understand?
It will be better if you explain, Sir
What can we do for that man?
For the singer Mr. Gunjkar?
Yes! I insulted him...
No, you didn't mean to; it was unintentional
I'm saying the same thing.
But he must have heard me
No; you spoke very softly
You keep telling me that even my muttering is loud
But I don't think anyone heard
But I heard what I said! I said he had no manners
I insulted that disabled man unnecessarily
What can we do now?
Sir, we'll invite him here so that...
No, no... I can't face him
Um... then I'll go back there Sir
I'll get all the details about him. You take rest
Your scent wafts over to me
The music begins in my heart
It envelops me once again...
Your scent wafts over to me
The music begins in my heart
It envelops me once again...
Your scent wafts over to me
The music begins in my heart
It envelops me once again...
Swaying within me
At the bottom of my heart
Swaying within me
At the bottom of my heart
Are the shores of my body
Your scent wafts over to me
The music begins in my heart
It envelops me once again
Your scent wafts over to me
The music begins in my heart
It envelops me once again
This man is a 'Sangeet Suramani' - a top music honour
...a great singer from our town Wai...
...Gopalrao Gunjkar...
Yes, I can see that he's very great...
The notes of the concert spread
One discovers the song with its rhythm and melody
The notes of the concert spread
One discovers the song with its rhythm and melody
These are golden moments that I hold in my palm
Across the breeze...
...the scent travels
Your scent wafts over to me
The music begins in my heart
It envelops me once again
Your scent wafts over to me
The music begins in my heart
It envelops me once again
He has no manners
I don't think you noticed. He is disabled!
The sky bends down; It turns into a chandelier
My eyes are dazzled; I long for you constantly
The sky bends down; It turns into a chandelier
My eyes are dazzled; I long for you constantly
I lose my senses
I can't live without you
I lose my senses I can't live without you
I change sides in my bed I try hard to sleep
But the night won't end
Your scent wafts over to me
The music begins in my heart
It envelops me once again
Mr. Raimane...
Mr. Shinde, I was just going home What now?
Had Mr. Gunjkar given any application?
The Chief Justice said he gave it to you
Yes, yes...
Get it to the CMs house at once
I've been smart.
I've sent all the applications...
...with the driver to the telephone operator Sunil
Fine
Anything special?
We always deal with special things
The CM's mood?
That's what I want to improve I'll call you later
Alright
See you
I'm busy now. I'll call when I leave
Yes I remember. I'll talk to Ajinkya later
Aren't there more important matters than household stuff?
Yes I'll tell them
I will... but the CM
Sunil
Here...
What's this
The application... Mr. Raimane just called!
The CM? - He's inside
Inside? A this time?
Look, I told you I'll let you know
Ok
We are really happy Sir. Our heartiest congratulations once again
It's here, Sir. Apparently Mr. Gunjkar had applied for something
Should I read it? - Hmm
"Sir, I am a singer from the historic area of Wai"
"My passion for music has enriched my life"
"I have been teaching in this area for 20 years without any expectations"
"But I have realized that to attain new heights in music...
...I have to move to Mumbai"
"So about eight years ago, .
...I applied for my own house to the then Chief Minister"
"But the application is not approved yet"
"Henceforth I won't be able to afford both physically and financially...
...to constantly travel from Wai to Mumbai"
"So I would be grateful if you could sanction me a house...
...during your tenure as CM"
"One humble request I may be disabled
but I want this house to be granted to me on my merit as an artist
and not on the grounds of disability".
"Because my disabledness has never interfered with my pursuit of music"
"Thank you. With regards, Gopalrao Gunjkar"
We can start the process at once Sir
Then do it!
Now?
Why?
Is there a rule that, deeds of public welfare can't start at 11PM?
No Sir... So should I say that the apartment must be sanctioned today?
Say it has to be allotted today!
Hey Bagwe, where are you?
I'm waiting for someone Sir
Who's your drinking buddy today?
Why are you jealous? You're busy with the CM
Where can I find your boss Mr. Rahimatpurkar?
Don't know
Don't give me standard answers! It's an urgent message from the CM
Um... Renaissance
And who is he with?
His family
Anything special?
Not really.
He's trying to arrange his daughter's marriage
Hmm
Last week, the UPSC list came out
I see
He wants his son-in-law to be an IAS like himself
Ok.
Get Renaissance. Mr. Rahimatpurkar
What I want to say is that nothing is impossible for us IAS guys
Actually we practically rule this country
That's true
Ministers come and go, but nobody can shake us
Even India's prime minister fears a negative vote from the electorate
But nobody can harm collectors, commissioners and secretaries
I have decided that our Gaurav should become a civil servant
Yes, that was his dream!
I missed my IAS by a few marks
Let me tell you Mr. Joshi
IAS is the ultimate recognition of intelligence
That's right
Sir, call for you
Me?
Mr. Rahimatpurkar Sir?
Yes...
It's from the CM's residence
Excuse me
Hello...
Good evening Sir. PD Shinde speaking.
It's a bit urgent
Shinde? Don't I have a private life?
Sorry Sir
Or are we your slaves 24/7?
It's a message from the CM, Sir
An artiste has to be allotted a flat urgently
The procedure has to start now
Who gave you this number Shinde?
Shinde, who gave you this number?
You can leave after half an hour Sir
Your cabin will be unlocked
And Munir Ahmed will be there
Now?
I have to be at Mantralaya now?
Yes Sir. You'll get all the files and information Sir
What's going on Shinde?
Does your boss consider himself an emperor?
That he's lavishing gifts on everyone
Nothing can be done tonight. Maybe tomorrow...
And please don't call me again
But Sir...
My son burst a whole lot of crackers outside Prataprao's residence
Must have blown their ears and robbed them of their sleep
The sleep must have gone when the news came from Delhi
And Sir, Prataprao is so insecure since morning
He's constantly making phone calls
He is trying to get all the dissatisfied groups together
Let him do what he wants You start preparing for the elections
Make a list of people who want to contest
Given an opportunity to candidates with a clean character
What's the progress?
Mr. Rahimatpurkar is busy in a family function Sir
Fine. Try again later. Open his office by then
I have done that Sir
Good!
But it might be difficult to start the process tonight Sir
For whom? You or Rahimatpurkar?
He says... - What did he say?
"We'll see tomorrow'
Call him
I'll see you...
Bye sir. - Bye sir.
Sunil, Hotel Renaissance. The CM will speak himself
It's no use just getting through the IAS
You must get postings in the right places
Also promotions... and for that you need a practical approach,
the right contacts and an extremely competent wife!
Sir
I'd told you not to bring me the phone
CM's on the line Sir
CM...
Good evening Sir. I was in a family get-together, so...
When will you reach Mantralaya?
Um... in about half an hour
Hmm, get there and study the case This is a deserving artiste
We have to give him a house
Let me know what happens later
Hello... are you on the line?
Yes, yes... I just thought, instead of disturbing you late at night...
I'll call for the papers at home and then we'll see tomorrow
"See tomorrow?"
What the hell! Don't you understand the seriousness of the matter?
Of course, I can see the seriousness
I just thought that it's not that urgent
The house must be allotted by tomorrow
Tomorrow?
Yes. The keys must be with them before 6 a.m. Is that clear?
Ok.
Bye
Mr. Joshi - Yes?
Will you do me a favour?
You are going home. Can you drop her off at Worli?
Oh sure. Why not?
I have to go - Ok
Give me a 'paan' (betel leaf).
Munir... It's me...
Yes Sir
Leave right away and come to Mantralaya
The CM's office called
We have to sanction a flat
Now Sir?
Yes, now. The office is unlocked
The application will arrive.
Note it down And let me know immediately
But Sir, what can I do by myself?
The information and data is all with Bagwe
Call Bagwe too
Sir, we'll need the stenographer Satam as well
Call the whole staff Munir. Are you new to this?
Sorry Sir. I'm not new...
...but calling people to Mantralaya so late at night... is new for me Sir
Will you do one thing Munir?
What Sir?
You know the phone number at Varsha?
Yes Sir
The CM is awake. Tell him all this
Sorry Sir
What sorry? I don't want any excuses
Get up and come to the office
Yes Sir
Useless!
Actually, I should be ashamed to accept this treat from you!
I am making you to treat me for ajob for which the govt. Pays me for
Forget other people, I should be shamed by my own conscience
But am I? No!
You should catch me by the collar and ask me why you should treat me
Is it a big thing to sign on a file?
But do you ask? No, you don't
So then we pick up these bad habits
It's been my routine for the last 10 years
Monday to Friday, every day is a day to party!
If I miss even one day, I feel so distressed. Ask me why
Why?
Because I've promised my wife that I will never drink with my own money
Isn't that right? I have principles too
Don't I?
I may be an Under Secretary but I do nothing under the table
Everything's on the table On the rocks!
Just a moment
Hello
Sorry Sir. You have the wrong number. Bagwe here
Hello, listen...
If someone has less money in his pocket I even drink low quality liquor
Hello Mr. Munir...
Wrong number. This is Bagwe
But if he has full pockets then I must go to a five-star hotel!
Hello...
Mr. Munir, you're calling me by mistake. This is Bagwe
Mr. Bashir's number is below my name in your call list
Bagwe, who told you I'm calling Bashir?
Remember once you'd called me one night instead of him
Which floor are you on now?
On the ground floor Sir...
I meant how many pegs... - Oh
Third one - You're sure it's the third
Then come to your senses and listen
Put an end to your partying and get to Mantralaya at once!
What's wrong Sir?
Did that building under repairs in Pavtewadi collapse?
Don't ask unnecessary questions; this is the CM's order
Come to Mantralaya immediately
And call our stenographer Satam too
Ok Sir. Ok.
I've never quit a party halfway But today I have to
It's the CM's order
Hello Satam!
Come here quick... speak... speak...
Who's speaking? I'm Mrs. Satam
Undersecretary Bagwe here
Bagwe?
Tell Satam that he has to reach Mantralaya at once
It's the CM's order. A flat has to be allotted urgently
Now?
I'll call again in five minutes
Ok
Should I hang up.
What did Bagwe say?
You're called to work at once
What?
Why are you staring at me? Am I smelling of liquor?
Actually, you should have stopped me
I have to go do my duty
I can't afford to smell of liquor
Mr. Bagwe... but what about my file?
I'm taking this... this... a bottle of water
Note the amount. I'll pay it tomorrow
Yes, fine...
You have to take your pills
Eat a little first - Um... no
The process has begun. It'll get done...
Yes
We thought you'd be celebrating today
You didn't even speak to anyone
Sorry Vasantrao... you eat... then we will...
But everyone's waiting for you
We get to eat with the CM once in a while
We won't give that up
Yes I know... l've been delayed today
A problem of national importance?
No, it's not
Sister-in-law said that a apartment has to be allotted
So I said that's a small thing. Because you can give one any time
Like even we haven't got the keys to our apartment yet
But you can give them anytime, right?
Sir, journalist Sada Marathe
Not today. Ask him to come tomorrow.
I have relatives at home
Say his brother-in-law is here - Mr. Marathe, Sir says he's sorry
There are guests. Can you make it tomorrow?
Yes... I can. But I had some important news
About what?
Call him now
Isn't this the man who praised you. - Yes Marathe, come over now.
Sir will meet you. Ok
So Mr. Shinde, why did you think of poor me?
No particular reason. How are things?
Getting a shave!
Twice a day?
Yes, what else? I shave myself in the morning
And then I get a shave in the Hair Cutting Saloon on Malabar Hill.
Hey Shinde, you think I don't know you!
Have you forgotten that we both got our postings at the same time?
Ask me a direct question. Did Mr. Rahimatpurkar call me?
Have I left for work?
So, I have left, thanks to your boss I'm going on duty at 11PM
I know that once Munir gets an order, he won't bother about night or day
Hey Shinde, I'm a Muslim but not a priest
So don't try to tickle my beard and flatter me
Okay, tell me what's going on
About what?
Now your boss is out of danger
Yes...
who's this person who has to be given a house in one night?
Will your boss's position become stronger by doing that?
Munir, sometimes decisions are made not to preserve your chair
but to preserve your self-respect
Sir...
Send Mr. Marathe to my cabin. I'll be there
Yes Sir
Ajournalist is here to interview me. I'll take your leave
Namaskaar. I have some important work with Marathe
I'll see you in a while. Please wait
Vaantrao close the door and ask PD to come in.
Yes, yes...
Shinde sir's calling you inside.
Vasantrao, you shut this door tight from outside...
...so that no one can come in
Marathe, how did you get this letter?
Sir, if the police and journalists reveal their sources, then...
So Prataprao had not let the MLAs know what they were signing
Half of them were told that a delegation is going to Delhi to discuss...
...a matter of development
So they all signed in a hurry
Then Prataprao attached a covering letter about ousting the CM...
...making the media feel that the MLAs are really upset with you
Should I call Prataprao, Sir?
No
Then Mr. Kaushal in Delhi?
Sir, can I make a request?
Prataprao has duped not just you but also the media
Now allow me to make this explosion through the media
Even Delhi will shake
Trust me Sir
That's right... yes...
Yes, yes... - Should I pick it up?
Hello
Hello, has Satam woken up? - Yes, he has
No, he's perspiring
No, no he has a fever... It has affected his knees
Affected his knees?
No, his head... he feels like dancing a little
Dancing means...
Means he feels uneasy... a little... uneasy
Do one thing. Let him speak
Give him the phone... l'll talk to him
No, no don't... I'll tell you what's wrong
What's wrong exactly?
No, actually... he came home and ate a big dinner
A big dinner?
No, I insisted but he didn't eat at all
Did he eat... or didn't he?
What? What?
I can't understand what the woman is saying
What? Did he pass away?
No, no he didn't... It's a cough
You know, he has a little asthma
Asthma... he suffers from asthma
Yes, that's right... Asthma
And then, when he gets an asthma attack, he suffers
Asthma... asthma... asthma
Hello, listen to me
Can you call after half an hour?
Maybe he'll be able to talk to you then
Listen to me
Should I hang up? - Yes, hang up
Why didn't you just say that I'm not feeling well
Yes, yes
That would cover cold, cough, fever, vomiting,
diarrhoea, high blood pressure, low blood pressure, low sugar...
Then one can specify later
All these years, whenever I apply for leave
do I ever give a specific reason?
Remember one thing... one should never commit anything in Mantralaya
I will not go there now, I'm telling you - Yes, yes, yes...
What's wrong Mother? - You shut up
Stop. Why are you hitting him?
They give me a basic pay of Rs. 4500 and make me a slave
No chance to earn a little extra No contact with people outside
They just give me dictations 24/7
Are they dictators or what?
Suresh, calm down a bit...
How Mother... How? - Listen
If that man doesn't get a flat tonight, is he going to die?
Don't say such things
Then what else Father? What do I say?
If the CM is so concerned
he should put up that man in his house for one night
I was fast asleep!
I just don't understand these people
We always keep a calm, expressionless face like a sage...
...and say that the work can't be done
We send people from distant villages in Maharashtra back home
That's why Mantralaya has maintained its importance over 50 years
If we start doing our duties promptly
Mantralaya will turn into a carnival place
Yes, careful...
There an asthma attack...
Now take me to Mantralaya
Tell them, out of my way... - What are you doing?
How can you allow your body to suffer due to your feelings 24/7?
Tell me
I don't understand this
You won in Delhi but you are still sad
And a man like you lets a small incident like this upset you?
I don't agree
Are you listening?
This is not a small incident
You are walking on the road Someone bumps into you
You blurt out, "Can't you see?"
Then you realise that he is really disabled and you feel bad
You say "Sorry" and you carry on
What are you getting at?
You say "Sorry" immediately and go on
You can't keep feeling guilty all night!
That too for something you did by mistake?
Don't talk rubbish.
This didn't happen by mistake
I was completely aware and it happened with my knowledge
As CM, I was a special guest at a wedding
in a respected Chief Justice's house.
My presence was supposed to add to the joy of the celebration
Many dignitaries from my state stood up as a mark of respect to me
But I wasn't satisfied with that
I was insulted by that one man who kept sitting
He pricked my ego.
Who is this man...
...who can't stand up for a CM who is the leader of 10 crore people?
Who is he?
I wanted to humiliate him and snatch back my importance
I was eager to insult him
Who is he? Where is he from? What is his age?
I just didn't want to know
My eyes were wide open but I couldn't see
Was I out of control like an intoxicated elephant...
...that I lost all regard for a common man?
Can you understand that this wasn't an inadvertent mistake?
Remember one thing - 'Sorry' and 'Thanks' are just elusive words!
When we have nothing to offer someone...
...we discard the burden by saying 'Thanks'
...or we free ourselves by saying 'Sorry'
I don't subscribe to that!
Mr. Sidhaye... Sidhaye - What?
Is there any smell?
Have you drunk toothpaste?
Fine!
Where are you going? Let's work
Mr. Munir - Where?
In the record room - What's he doing there?
Check that out... see that...
Here Sidhaye...
Hold this.
What are you doing Sir? - Get that one
What is all this Sir?
Can't find that singer's eight-year-old application
Eight years?
Sir, it's tough to find an eight day old paper here,
How can you find one that's eight years old?
But we will have to look Bagwe
You keep looking here... check what this is
I found this...
What is it Sir?
As a clerk, I can only state about the concerned matter...
...when a new application has been submitted...
is it necessary to find the old one?
No Sir, the font of this printing press may be difficult
but its point size is correct
I will make a new file of this application...
...and keep it on Mr. Rahimatpurkar's desk
That's right
Since it's the CM's order we will have to act instantly
Look...
Tell me, who is our CM? - Who? The CM
No, no... our CM
Oh ok, Mr. Rahimatpurkar
Very good! And your CM?
You Sir - Then...
Why are you so agitated?
What do we have to do with the state's CM?
So stop worrying.
The man who rocks our careers is more important
Correct. Now do one thing. See where Satam has reached
Yes, yes
Sir, should I send the specified matter...
...to the record room? (speaks government jargon)
Sidhaye, try to speak simply? Then we will understand you
Say 'file'; say 'record room' - Sir...
You make the call - Yes
Oh no...
Hello - Hello...
Did Satam leave? Did he? - Yes, yes, he's gone
Gone?
To the hospital? - To the hospital?
I'm telling you; I'm not going
You're here now. Relax. Don't be tense. - Coffee...
Coffee... - Hmm...
Seva Nursing Home? - Yes
Dr. Jagdish - Yes, he's here. One moment
Sir... - Yes...
Call for you? - Coming
I'm Shinde, CM's private secretary calling from his residence
Yes... yes... what?
I just heard that our stenographer from the housing department...
Mr. Satam, has been admitted to your hospital
Yes... that's... right
How is he?
Okay...
He's better... improving...
There's some urgent work.
CM has called everyone to Mantralaya.
I hear he is ill, So I was worried... What's wrong?
An asthma attack. A severe one!
Should we take him to Jaslok Hospital?
No, that's not necessary
Let me know. Because...
your hospital is a gynaecological and paediatric one
hhh
You won't have the facilities
No, we do
If something goes wrong, you shouldn't be blamed
No, actually, I'm his family doctor
So he comes to me for any advice
Then you have an additional responsibility
Because, if he is unwell, he should be moved elsewhere...
...and if he isn't, he has to come here to Mantralaya.
Is Ajju awake?
Ajju...
Is that you? - Yes
Congratulations, my boy
You've scored excellent marks
Ma'am has sent her congratulations
Who told her?
Who? Your father obviously!
Sorry son.
I wanted to call you But in the evening, suddenly things...
Baba (Father)
Forget it. Lets not talk about my problems
You'll say "What's new about that?"
Even with a father like me, you've done so well!
The credit goes entirely to you and your Mom!
Thanks
And my special congratulations because...
...even though I can get you into any good college,
...you have scored such good marks...
that you can get into any college on your own steam!
Oh well, should I hang up?
You must be very busy?
Are you angry with me?
Can anything be more important than my son's exam results?
No, but today the answer might be "Yes"
As you grow older you will realize that it can be...
I already know that
You are upset but I'm not going to react
Ajinkya... you know that, I love my work
But even work like this becomes routine sometimes...
...and one wonders why one continues to do it
And then when one day a big responsibility comes to me...
...something that tests the skills I've built for years...
...the way I studied people, made a network of friends...
...all that seems to have happened only for this one case
If I do even four such jobs in my lifetime...
...they will make up for all the good and the bad I've done so far
I will have something to tell my grandchildren in the evening of my life
The story of one night
And the beauty of it Ajju, is that...
...it's a simple, tiny job
We have to allot a house from the CM's quota to a disabled singer
So in the beginning I didn't realize its importance
And then slowly, I understood the crux of it
See... this singer's not related to anybody big
He is not rich; he has no nuisance value
By helping him, the CM is not...
...going to profit in his political... ...career or in the elections
He's not even a well-known singer like Pandit Bhimsen Joshi or Jasraj
But still he has to be given a house. In one night!
Like the government will collapse if he doesn't get the keys by morning
Wasn't this the pledge we made when we got our freedom?
To treat all ordinary citizens this way?
Hmm...
You know what this work is like?
Lts like your grandma taking you in to the village temple
that nobody goes to, during twilight hours and lighting a lamp there.
Just a pure deed
Doing it only for herself
Because she wouldn't be at peace if she doesn't do that
We too have to get this job done tonight
Because we too need to get in touch with the remaining humanity within us
I knew that I should come home but...
It's alright, Baba
Don't worry about that
Thanks son
Go to bed now
Yes
Good night - Good night
But Baba... you didn't say how much of the job is done?
Baba...
Munir - Yes Sir!
What's the position?
Just a single page application, Sir
Documents? - None, Sir
What do you think?
Can we give him a house?
Seems difficult
So I'll tell the CM it's not possible...
What's the big deal Sir?
If you order us we can achieve even the impossible
And Sir, what do we need?
Two affidavits, three certificates and one cheque!
We'll take care of the rest
Take care of what?
Does this case come within our rules?
And what if those who are allotted flats sue us?
I'll have to answer in the court
Not that Sir. But I thought since the poor man is disabled
So.
What?
Yes Sir. When we heard, we too... were distressed.
A disabled artiste... All this is...
Don't keep on harping about a disabled artiste...
Has he asked me and made an application?
Yes, that's true Sir
I mean... what's the relation between disability and singing?
Sidhaye, next you'll say he sings despite having grey hair
He sings in spite of a torn ear
He sings even though he has a pot belly
Bagwe...
Sorry Sir... but they don't understand...
Sidhaye... you go to your department
And Sir, the important thing is that he's not come to Mumbai yet
But we have to give him a flat
Then how is he going to pay the instalments?
He doesn't even have ajob
Then? What do we do?
We won't do the work But we won't say "No" either
Don't tell me the usual policy
What do I write on the file?
Where's the application?
Call Satam
May I come in Sir?
Come Satam
What is this?
Sir, he's here straight from the hospital
Sit down
Not here... there
Ridiculous!
Bagwe... - Hmm...
Note this down Yes Sir
Read the application
Sorry Sir
Read it
Um..."Honourable Chief Minister, Maharashtra State"...Yes...
"I live in Bai, a place..." "...of historical importance"
Bai?
Wai Sir. "I am a singer from Wai"
First the history of Wai... now his own!
Skip that. Read the rest
"My passion for music has enriched my life"
Is it an application or a letter?
I know Sir...
Bagwe. Take down...
The application is not in the prescribed form
Be quick
The age of... He is 55 years old Sir
He'll come to Mumbai to struggle at 55!
I know Sir
Has he applied in the disabled category?
No no no Sir. He is very clear here
"A humble request. Though I am disabled..."
"...I request that the house should be allotted to me not on the grounds..."
"...of a disabled person but only on the grounds of an artiste"
That settles it
It would have been easier if he had applied in the disabled category
Excuse me Sir.
Yes PD...
The CM wants to speak to Mr. Rahimatpurkar
Yes Sir.
Sir, the CM wants to talk to you
Hello...
What's the progress?
I've seen the application; assessed everything
He is a really deserving candidate Sir Go on
But we'll have to act within the rules
Check all the documents...
If someone files a case, that poor disabled man...
...will be without a house
Come to my house with the file
No... I wanted to come and... ...speak to you but...
How are you? Are you eating on time?
Yes Aai... Where's Papa?
He's coming. Here he is. Vikram...
Congratulations Papa - Thank you
I read it on the net this morning
You have done it again
You congratulate me from so far away?
You should come here and support me
Yes, absolutely...
What exactly should I do?
Look at others' kids. Naik's son burst firecrackers outside Prataprao's house
Tatya's son shouted slogans. Why do people have kids?
Why?
To fulfil their fathers' dreams
What dreams Aai?
If you were here you could have been the young leader of the state...
...or helped me at the Centre
Then my face would be on hoardings
"Happy Birthday to big brother Viki"
Signed by a whole lot of people
Anyways... Bye Aai, bye Papa
Bye - Look after yourself
And congrats once more
I just spoke to Munir, some more documents are needed
Then get them
Don't give me excuses like Mr. Rahimatpurkar
No Sir... If we give Mr. Gunjkar a house,
how will he pay the instalments?
If he had ajob...
Then give him one
Shall we create a music teacher's post in a school
No, no
Just because he is needy, you can't send him anywhere
Give him ajob that matches his abilities
What about the Gurukul Academy? We have their file for a grant
Then sanction the grant
The education secretary has made a remark...
...that we can't give a grant for one year
But if you want me to...
No... no. The education secretary is Mr. Borse, right?
Yes Sir
He would never write an unjustified remark
Can I suggest something? - Hmm...
Suppose we give Gurukul Academy...
...a donation from the Chief Minister's fund?
Good! Mr. MGunjkar's salary can go through that
Correct! Go on now
Ok Sir
Sometimes I feel that anybody whistles at us as if we are dogs...
...and we set off with our tails wagging
Why are you insulting the dogs, Munir?
Sorry Sir
We are worse than them
Let's go to Varsha Bungalow
Yes, bring it... - Hmm...
The process has begun Sir. Have something
Did you congratulate Shinde?
Ajinkya has scored 92 per cent
Excellent! Takes after his mother?
Shinde, kids who take after their mothers are intelligent
I'll see you Sir. Please eat
PD - Yes Sir...
For Ajinkya...
Thank you Sir
It's post midnight. And your father's not yet home
Where has he gone? No idea. When will he return? God knows
Try calling him... his phone's switched off
Give me that plate
And he thinks that our cultural department does no work
Do we go there to discuss clothes and television serials?
Tell him to come and see once how hard we work
Famous artistes stand in queue... to get their pensions
Goal...!
But our director always tells us to be polite to artistes
"Don't treat them like you're doing them a favour"
"Because we are here due to them"
That is cultured behaviour
Your father is what? An engineer!
An engineer is also just another worker
A more educated worker at that...
He changes jobs every year
He can't stay in one place
And he accuses me of idleness. Forget it
I'm used to it now.
Answer the phone
Tone down the TV
And answer the phone
Hello
Hello. Cultural Director Deshpande here
Aai...
Tell him to come swallow his food
It's your director
Oh my god... my director? - Yes, not mine!
I'll slap you now.
Hello Sir - Hello Madam
How is the folk arts festival going?
Good. The festival's good And our usual farce too
What's wrong Sir? Any problem?
Not here! The problem's in Mumbai!
One humanist thought
Will soar like an eagle
One humanist thought
Will soar like an eagle
God backs those who fight
Those who run away are full of fear
Night can be turned into day
Everything one wishes for will be accomplished
The dawn will come; The mist will disappear
Everything one wishes for will be accomplished
Sir, the affidavit of his earnings
The affidavit that he owns no other house in this areas will come soon
The notary is here; I've called the Cultural Director
His person will come straight to Mantralaya with the certificate
And this is the first cheque
Namaskaar - Namaskaar
Sir
What else remains to be done?
What about the next instalments?
He has ajob in Gurukul Academy
Here are his salary details
Anything else?
No - That is it...
Sit down
No, it's okay
Mr. Rahimatpurkar, I called you here because...
...I feel you are reluctant about this case
If so, why don't you speak?
Sir, I don't know if you will like what I say
Then say what you like
Sir, the job has to be done in any case
I don't even want to know why it's so 'urgent'
But I do feel that it's unreasonable to finish it within one night
You are the CM
If you say that an artiste has to be allotted a flat it will be done...
the procedure can follow later...
I will hand over the keys right away and end the matter
But if it has to be done correctly...
...within the rules, then how do we accomplish it in one night?
Agreed that allotting a house...
...is completely the CM's prerogative
But we select and eliminate...
because this is not personal property;
it belongs to the government
Hence... it's your responsibility to give
it to the needy, deserving persons in the state
And ourjob is to check... if they fit into the rules
So the allotment is my political decision?
And how you allot it, is your administrative one?
But for the needy person, the government is one entity
Why has democracy given me the power and you the authority?
To select people or to drop them?
Use the power you have in the right manner!
Why are you creating obstacles?
Sir, you are saying that...
...we administrators are responsible for all the decisions so far
If we had been allowed to function with our abilities...
The doubt is not about your ability; it's about its usage
You are intelligent people selected by the civil service
And yet, even years after freedom,
you are unable to solve basic problems of water supply, education, health?
Sir, you will agree that...
...there is political interference, that there are pressures?
Who isn't under pressure?
We have to face the electorate's anger!
When onion or petrol prices go up we have to answer to the assembly
Yes, but when there are investigating commissions...
...ministers point to us. Secretaries and wash their hands off!
We have to face the humiliation
If you speak to youngsters today you will realize...
...that not a single intelligent boy wants tojoin the government
Everyone goes to the private sector
But don't imagine that you can do that
Over there, only five per cent funds go into salaries
Here, we spend 71 per cent of our budget in staff salaries
Corporates have targets;...
...salary packages and jobs are dependent on that
If we calculate how many public service jobs our officials have done...
...how many files have been taken care of,
...you may not even earn the salary of a pre-school teacher
By the way, how many flats do you own in Mumbai?
Not even one in the five per cent quota
In the government housing in Worli?
Two
The sea breeze is great nah?
You are making this personal
Because I have to
What happens to rules when you and I get land or flats, Mr. Secretary?
Before the code of conduct for elections is enforced,
the files of people in power, in the opposition, are passed
Where are the rules for eligibility then?
False affidavits are given, saying... "I do not own a flat in Mumbai!"...
Where do the eligibility rules go?
So the real rules are different!
You also know them Sir
Fine. Tell me, how long does it take to allot a flat...
...after all formalities, in the normal course
The procedure takes about a month
Right? Then why didn't this man's application proceed for eight years?
Three CMs have changed in the meantime!
Should he have waited for a fourth one?
So your rules allow eight years to elapse for a month-long job
But to finish it within one night seems wrong to you?
You can spend 30 years playing with one file and one life...
I don't have that much time
I am not a permanent officer like you
I am an elected representative
I want results!
With all respect Sir, you are the CM...
...and this job will be done because you wish it
I want to see that.
I am the CM and I think it's urgent
So will the job get done?
There's one obstacle Sir
All the available flats are allotted
Then give him one out of those
Fine Sir!
Is it fine or should I give it in writing?
Not necessary Sir
You may go
Good night Sir
The AC is not cooling properly for days; call the mechanic
What's the position on the flats?
Only 30 flats are available
And the CM has marked 112 applications as urgent
All these applications are relatives of our MLAs and ministers
What do we do Sir?
Sir...
Sorry Sir, I'm a little late
I have the certificate for Mr. Gunjkar...
...that he is an artiste
And I checked his CV on the net
He has won so many awards
I was really fascinated
Madam... madam, thank you very much
That's okay
Do one thing. Give this certificate to Mr. Bagwe outside
Me? - Yes
Ok Sir, ok
What's the name?
Mrs. Madhuri Adhikari Sir Joint Director - Cultural Department
Madam, madam... - Yes
Sir is asking me
Thank You - Sorry Sir
My mistake!
Sir, there's Makarand Patil - Diliprao's nephew
Vishnu Nadgowda - Ankushrao's brother
Malati Salampure, Kalindi Halab...
Halbe...
Yes, Halbe. I don't know who they are
I know
Um... Subhanrao Patil...
One... one moment
Have I met Subhanrao Patil?
Yes Sir. You met him the other day
Oh... Subhanrao Patil. Give me that
Subhanrao Patil
Can I come in Sir?
Yes PD
The file from Housing
Hmm... I'll sign... Send it off right away
But see whose flat it is, before you sign Sir!
Whose?
Prataprao's uncle Subhanrao
Rahimatpurkar is deliberately trying to...
...create a rift between you and Prataprao
He has become very bold. We must... - Don't panic
Do one thing. Give away Vasantrao's flat
Vasantrao Deshmukh? Your brother-in-law?
Yes
Good idea Sir, but the home front?
PD, get the new letter done
Ok Sir
Yes I'm fine. You sleep now, What time is it?
Has Niki come?
Good... good...
No, don't call her. Tell her I'll come soon
Ok hang up now
Munir - Yes Sir
When the file comes from Varsha...
...ask Mr. Khanvilkar from Urban Development to get the order ready.
Yes Sir
And tell Bagwe to get the keys to the house
Yes Sir
And... - What else Sir
Answer your phone
Yes PD... Yes, okay... Sir, one moment
Yes, I'll tell him
Sir, you'll have to wait a little
Why?
Sir, I'll get a new letter typed You sign it before you leave
Sign what now?
Sir, the CM has said to give Vasantrao Deshmukh's flat; not Subhanrao's
Vasantrao Deshmukh
The CM's brother-in-law
I know
Don't teach me
He wants to make us all martyrs today
Don't just look at me, Munir
Get the letter typed
And if the AC is not repaired by tomorrow... I will kill you all
Sh###
Satam, a new letter has to be typed
I'll tell you
Here in the corner - Hmm...
Order number... slash... expenditure no. 1589
Maharashtra Housing Corporation - Flat No., 102
Ashadeep Housing Society, Kandivali (East).
But why?
We were to allot one flat Now we're giving two
Soon, you'll ask me to type a third letter
Sh... Satam, what's your problem? - What's all this?
We are allotting only one flat, This is another letter
The flat has changed; the receiver is the same
First it was Subhanrao's flat; now it's Vasantrao's
First it was Kurla; not it's Kandivali - But why Sir
Because one made a move; the second checkmated the first
The flat changed
The flat changed; but Mr. Gunjkar is the same
This is Letter No. Two. That is One
Letter Two, Letter One... all late
This has to be submitted
You just type it, that's all
Okay Sir
Oh poor you; you're ill and you have to type
Do one thing
Have these glucose biscuits You'll feel better.
Here
First type the letter
Oh... - Sit, sit
You know I insisted on Surmani Gunjkar...
being allotted a house tonight
Yes
There's no flat left
All have been allotted
So we'll have to give away an allotted flat
Give my brother-in-laws...
...Vasantrao's flat!
I have already done that
That's just like you!
Are you regretting your approval?
No...
That's all I can do for Suramani
Hello...
Sir, I'll go to Mantralaya to get the new letter
I'll come too
Now Sir?
Why not?
Ok Sir
Just a moment - Hmm...
Don't do that. What will they think?
You don't teach me
Akka (Elder sister) - Um...
He heard that our flat was given to someone else
See how upset he is
He is refusing to eat
So what if he doesn't eat one meal?
Fasting is good for one's health
The CM is our relative
Can't we expect something from him?
Do you know how many CMs of Maharashtra have suffered...
because of this persistence from relatives?
Don't forget
The CM is not just the head of our family but of the entire state
Let him make decisions that befit his position!
The night ends; the dawn is here
The road we walk on is impatient
Nilya, keep some space for me on the front page
The CM is in Mantralaya so late at night
There has to be a story!
When one looks within oneself
The lamp with the softly glowing flame
Even one glow worm can provide light
Everything one wishes for will be accomplished
I, Vishwasrao Mohite, swear that...
I will have full faith in and allegiance to...
...the Indian constitution established by law
I will give the utmost respect to India's sovereignty and unity
As the Chief Minister of Maharashtra State...
...I will do my duty diligently and with pure intellect
And as per the Constitution and the Law...
...I will treat all kinds of people with justice...
...fearlessly and fairly, without any favouritism or malice.
May I come in Sir?
Marathe? PD, what is this?
It's not me Sir. - Its not him. I traced you here.
I also told PD...
"You always get all the secret news from us"
"But you don't tell us about this secretive night in Mantralaya"
Marathe, everything is not for news and publicity
May I come in Sir? - Yes, yes
Sir...!
Thank you Mr. Rahimatpurkar for this special help
You are welcome Sir!
By the way, let Prataprao know that his uncle's flat is safe
He will read it in the newspapers
Thick skinned as a rhino!
Munir - Yes Sir
Let this file proceed Then you can all go home
Okay Sir! When do we go there?
Where?
To Mr. Gunjkar's house
Everyone wanted to go and hand him the keys
I won't come to hand over keys
I don't want to be a party to this foolishness
Handing over keys! Useless!
Stupid, idle people!
Our respected Yashwantrao Chavan used to say
Politicians must learn to say "No" and administrators to say "Yes"
But having faced "No" all the time
I decided to get this job done today...
decided that "Today Is My Day"
What did you think of Gaurav?
We didn't click, Dad.
Nothing exciting
In fact very boring
An IAS boy? And not exciting? - Please don't interrupt.
So what did you say to him?
Dad, he kept asking me what I thought of him
I said "At best, you are like a brother!"
I told him, I was very clear... that I want to get married...
but not to a govt. Official with a definite age of retirement
Niki...
In fact, I would prefer being a minister's daughter-in-law...
and be a traditional daughter-in-law
I like powerful people; not people who are merely close to power
But he brought this wonderful proposal... so that you would be happy
Shut up
I say shut up
She is right!
This generation knows more than us
Good! You were right in rejecting that idiot!
One must learn to say "No"
Today, I wanted to say "No, I don't want to sign those papers!"
But I signed them
I could not say "No!"
What use was my intelligence?
I am the candidate of the 1982 batch...
...who was placed third in India and first in the state
But I could not say "No!"
"Yes Sir; No Sir; Sorry Sir; Thank You Sir..." Useless!
One must be able to say "No!" Like you!
In life, at work... everywhere one must be able to say 'No!"...Yes...
Yes, the ginger tea is here!
Great!
Do that... quickly please - Here.
Give...
Thank you
I feel like it's a wedding I'm just rushing around
Satam, don't drink only tea
Shall I give you glucose biscuits?
No, no ma'am
Glucose in my veins... glucose orally!
Nothing's wrong with me
Hey Jagya, take this out
Satam... - Take it out
And you go home... go
Satam, the job is done. You too can go home
That's great!
So you brought me here straight from the hospital
And now you want to send me home
I'm telling you, I'm staying
Ok, ok
Hey...
And for this...
I want two days compensatory leave
Satam...
The CM is coming - Who? The CM?
Oh Sir...
Namaskaar Sir - Namaskaar, Namaskaar
Please sit
Sir, tea
Ma'am, you need a teacup
That's okay. No problem - Sorry Sir; no teacups
Yes; there's a technique to this, isn't it?
Oh great! I can still manage
Take sir.
Reminds me of the old days here
In the cafeteria
We were trainees... there used to be a crowd of party workers
We used to have tea and savouries and discussed our constituencies
It was fun
The distance between the cafeteria to the sixth floor...
...CM's office is mere 8 minutes...
...but it took me 28 years to get there.
Sir!
But today I'm here to thank you all
What Sir?
No; these days everyone complains that...
...government machinery has no warmth any more
But you proved that wrong
Thank you Sir
You helped whole-heartedly. Thanks
No Sir
We should thank you
You gave us an opportunity to do some good
History acknowledges those who go out of their way
Thank you Sir
Sir, now everyone wants to give Mr. Gunjkar his flat and then go home
Yes Sir
PD, I think it's a good idea to start a night shift in Mantralaya!
Sir, just a moment
Let me click a photo with your team of do-gooders
Oh wonderful! Come...
Janardan, you too
Ready...?
The wheels will move
The roads will race
The wheels will move
The roads will race
Even the powerful will give way
Holding...
each other's hands
Holding...
What's this noise?
Tomorrow at 6 a.m. We are occupying this house
The road builds itself
Along with the coats of paint...
the whole atmosphere will brighten up
Along with the coats of paint...
the whole atmosphere will brighten up
Our breath will mingle with our passion forjustice
The heart will feel fulfilled
Come on, let's go - Why are you in such a hurry?
Yesterday you were taking your time with the Governor...
And today?
My post doesn't depend on the Governor, madam
Then on whom? On Mr. Gunjkar?
Yes... Delhi the North and Gunjkar's Wai to the South
The dawn will come; The mist will disappear
Everything one wishes for will be accomplished
Let's decide to do something. It will get done!
Everything one wishes for will be accomplished
Our honourable intentions will see us through
Even a stone will shed tears
And look within itself
Everything one wishes for will be accomplished
The flat is quite big Yes
Everything one wishes for will be accomplished
So this too can happen!
The CM has set an ideal example of...
...how to deal with the common man
This is not for others
I am trying to remind myself of why exactly I am here?
Sir, sweets...
Yes
Have a sweet
should we have looked up for an auspicious day & time
Auspicious? What's more auspicious than this?
So many people, so many hands involved?
We have the good wishes of so many people
The blessings of so many
Mr. CM, Sir...
...I am truly grateful to you
I am grateful
I thank you all
What's wrong with your hand?
Sir, this is Salim the glass worker
Salaam (Greetings) Sir
A glass pane had shattered He has been fixing it
He had no ladder so he had climbed to the first floor
He fell down
He was injured but he finished his job
Where do you stay?
Sanjay Nagar, Sir
Okay.
Your keys.
You rest now. I'll see you
Namaskaar
Okay I'll leave now.
PD, take that glass worker along
We'll drop him home on our way
Yes Sir
Ok; I'll leave now
I'll finish meeting the people now. - Ok.
The glass worker Salim...
Ok Sir, Madam...
Sit! I'll drop you home - Thank You Sir
Thank you very much, Sir
Thank you, Sir
Take your leave sir.
Thank you, Sir
I thought everything was over
That I had won
Although I was an understanding ruler...
...who looked after the common man's interest!
Hmm... but it's good that I saw all this now, in all its shabbiness!
Probably, good work never ends
It only has a beginning of new challenges!