What? But this is very dangerous Lower your
voice! The walls also have ears.
And you know how my stepfather guards me.
Yes but Noorie... there's real danger in this!
You already know how that cruel landlord
rules this place!
And he considers us his bonded slaves. Which
is why Shaukat and I have decided to leave
this place tonight.
Father is so in debt to the landlord that he
will never give my hand in marriage to the
penniless Shaukat.
And his son will definitely try to cut a deal.
But then Noorie... where will you both go? The
landlord has his son Peeral and his wayward
goons guarding the place all around.
Shaukat has a friend who lives in a nearby
village. We'll go stay at his house initially
and then the moment we find an opportunity
we'll get the first train for some major city.
Sassi, please pray for us.
I'm feeling so very afraid for you. What if
something happens to you?...You're the only childhood friend I have. Its
best to try and break the cage at least once
Its best to try and break the cage at least
once than to die here in slow suffering.
And besides life and death is something that's
in God's hands.
Alright then, I'll be going now. If I manage
to stay alive... "'ll write once I've reached a
destination.
Don't forget me.
Go. I give you in the protection of God.
Meerab sire? Sire?
All well sire? Why are you headed in this
direction? Hope you're going in good stead.
Meerab always means well.
But who knows why the outcome turns out to
be the opposite and things go wrong? Yes sire
and I was also running towards the big house
for fear of the outcome.
ls everything alright? When is anything alright
sire The government has given
So what difference does that make? This
means that the three to four surrounding
police stations will all fall into a district
jurisdiction.And then an officer, some SP or DSP, will
come here! Sire, we are your loyal servants
and obedient to you so who knows what this
new person will be like.
Let whoever it is come! We'll see when it
happens. This area has been ours for the past
seven generations.
Right. So who would dare to face us in Jhok
Sial.
Now come on, get out of the way. Yes sire.
Oye hey, move the van!
So when is this senior officer coming to Jhok
Sial?
Sire, it will take few days. But whatever it may
be.. I know the government will
appoint some officer or the other.Tell Wazir sire that whichever
officer is appointed to Jhok Sial...
should be according to my wishes. ...In fact,
make sure you have him speak to me in the
evening.
My life, my sire, I will do exactly that.
I have a request sire. Sire, please mention me
to Wazir sire.
l am already here to serve you as your servant
sire. Just tell Wazir sire to give me the charge
as a DSP.
I'Il handle everything after that sire! You are
one opportunist.Fine. When you speak to him. Recommend
him to Wazir sire.
When its time to do so. Oh Peeral sire!!!
Peera sire!!! We are ruined sire!
Our honor has been ground into dust sire...
Peeral sire! We are ruined sire!
My honor has been ground into dust sire!
Sire..Peeral sire!
The low caste Rafig, his son
Shaukat has eloped with my daughter!
He's run off with my daughter Noorie, sire!
You're the chieftain, sire! | beg you to bring
daughter back! Bring me my daughter!
Such daring...
What are you looking at me for you
scoundrels!! Go after them!! And I want
Go with them Run Go!
Jahan daad...Why haven't you left with them!
As you will sire. As you wil. Come on, get up.
Oye Jeevan, why are you breaking the door
down? Whats the rush?
God have mercy! Where are you going with
the rifle? Go and keep it back inside! That
childhood friend of hers; Noorie has run
away!!!But where are you taking that rifle? Meerab
sire has told the community to go search for
them!
Just pray that they haven't gone too far. Let
me get my hands on them just once...
Meerab sire has said that anyone who finds
and brings them back will get a huge reward
of money. No! You arent going anywhere!
Why wont I go? Why shouldn't I also try for the
ten thousand rupees! And besides when has
Noorie behaved decently.
She's broken the tradition of the area. As it is
never found that girl to be a good influence.
Its why. its why I used to tell you to not allow
Sassi to meet her father! I'm leaving!
No, you're not going anywhere! You're not
going anywhere! I'm telling you... don't you
dare.. Don't leave!
Father... ..Father?
Daughter, till the time your beloved mother
was alive.
he would show some deference to his mother.
But now he pays no heed to me either!
Ireally dislike his mixing with the landlord
Meerab's men.I hope they don't get this fool into some major
trouble.
ASP Danial.
ASP Arsalan.
Sharifay! Oye! Two of you go on that side and
three of you go this side.
Search each and every house. Yes sir!
Sharifay? You come with me.
Where can she have run to.
Oye, Have you seen a girl on the run? No,
no we didn't. And what about Shauky? No,
nothing.Where can brother Arsalan have gone? He
still isnt back. We've been waiting for him for
ages.
Whats wrong with you, can't you watch where
you're going! Why can't you! What wrong with
you girls? You've been pacing up and down
like someone in an army parade.
Why don't you two sit in one place! What can
be keeping brother Arsalan, mummy? We
even told him that he should come straight
home the moment the event ended
and he's still not back. He must definitely be
sitting amongst his friends. They must have
made up some exXCuse to keep him back.
We're going to be left standing here holding
the garlands. Oh hey! Your brother will be back
soon enough. He had to join the headquarters
today.And a thousand and one things come up
when one is at the office. Stop feeling
disheartened. Greetings.
Brother Arsalan! Greetings. Stay blessed, son
Congratulations, greetings
Whats all this? Here, have this brother! Hmm..
And one more... Enough!
Want another one? I haven't won an election
you know. I've only just joined and that's it.
What's wrong with you guys? Brother this
feeling of happiness is even greater than you
winning an election.
Really? A retired police sergeant's son topping
in what is a competitive exam and then getting a job with the police as a
senior officer... what more can a poor father
want from his Lord.
Its true son, you are the pride of all of us. May
God give you every success.
Okay now give us some of your time as well
brother. Besides in your presence, Ma and Pa
never see anyone beyond you.
Really? So tell me when are you getting us a
treat? Hmmmm..
What treat? I'm a government employee. I'm
going to spend my salary very carefully.
There's going to be no treat or anything.
What? Did you hear that Ma? He's gone and
refused us the very first day. And you heard my refusal. You will get the
treat, definitely and you will get it today.
It has to be a good one - an expensive one.
Oh. It'|l be as you wish it to be.
We only need shelter for a day or two. After
that I'll take Noorie and head to some bigger
city...
some place where no one can reach us. Don't
worry buddy. Think of this as your own house.
And I've also told my parents that Noorie is
Our guest.
But Shaukat, this thing you've done is really
dangerous. That man, Peeral is a major landlord of your
area and he's a very brutal man.
And his son Meeral, he's very ruthless
They wont let you two off so easy. I know.
And l'm not worried about myself... I am more
Worried about Noorie Once we get out of this
area somehow to somewhere far away
then I'll take care of everything. Just arrange
for us to get out.
Don't worry, I'll do something. Okay now listen,
the two of you should not step out of the
houseJhok Sial isnt too far away from here. They must be searching for you two in the
bazaar and all the bus stops.
Do you understand?
So tell me... did you find the two?
I'm asking you something. No sire.
20:01 We've searched the whole area for them.
You all should just die of shame. That low
caste boy ran off with a Jhok Sial girl
and you all are standing here like weaklings
giving me news of your defeat! I will skin everyone alive! Set up a watch on
every road leading out of the area!
Railway station, horse carriage stands, bus
stands - not one place should be left! Now
get out!
Okay Pa, I'm leaving. Go in safety son. By the
way when will you be back?
Let's see pa, for now l just need to go to the
IG office to mark my attendance. You'll get
posted here to the headquarters soon enough
God willing
because you did after all top it. We don't have
anyone to recommend us and nor do we have
any contacts. Since God got you this far, so He will support
you in the future as well. Why do you worry
pa?
I've always seen you diligently follow every
order the government ever gave you.. no
matter how difficult the area or stringent the
duty.
In fact, you've always said, 'One has to
work so why complain Brother I hope you
remember what you need to do for me?
Be quiet. How many times have I not told you
not to call out to your brother from the back
when he's about to leave. But your demands
never end.
Your brother's far busier now than before. Let
her do it. You know she's my favorite.Your work will get done, Miss. I'm leaving now,
goodbye.
Goodbye. Goodbye son.
Hey girls! Be quick with those hands! We need
to get this spice ready and sent to the big
house before sunset
otherwise the mistress will get angry! Hurry
up! Do it quickly!
Good..Buck up Where's the energy in your
hands!
Miss Sughra, the younger mistress is asking
for you. Yes, okay. Let's go.You called for me, mistress? Where have you
been Sughra?
Hurry up and move those hands! Good, good,
Seems you're avoiding my room these days.
I know everything. You're always busy serving
No, mistress no. I can swear to you on
anything. I don't go to that side.
The elder mistress gets tired calling out for
I know. That old soul still has the same clout in this
house. If she had her way,
she would rule my every breath as well. But
that poor soul doesn't even leave her rooms.
Peeral sire also hardly goes there now. No one
has any say when it comes to you.
And no one should have any say when it
comes to Zulekha's beauty.
Where is Meeral sire? He left early this
morning as well. There's a meeting in the
men's section of the house.
You know our worker, Khudai Rahim? His
daughter's run off with someone. So young sire Meeral has gone after them.
This is the latest news in Jhok Sial.
You may go. Okay.
Meeral sire.' The word sire should not even
be accompanied by the name Meeral as it
doesn't even suit it.
When did I call for the water? Hmm?
Did you send my message to the elder sire?
Yes, mistress it was sent. Peeral sire is sitting
in a meeting in the men's quarters.
He said that he will come by when he's free.
Huh "Hell come by when he's free...' Why would he
be free for me?
Well anyways, now go away! And now no one
should come by room!
Leave!
26:22 "When he's free.. free...
Yes, Dhani Baksh. Where are the family
members of that scoundrel Shaukat?
You didn't bring them with you? My life, my
Sire,
the neighbors are saying that Shaukat had
sent his family somewhere a week ago.
...And his house was also empty. I mean that
they've taken all their
Damn that rascal! Meaning that he'd planned
all this before eloping with Khudai Rahim's
daughter.
They'd come a few days ago with a proposal
for my daughter Noorie. But I refused them
sire.
The boy was actually penniless, sire. And I
had to as it is pay my debt of thousands to
you.
I refused them outright saying that I would
marry my daughter only there. where I had some hope of my debt being
cleared. My old bones don't have the energy
to work now.
It's because of this.. Shaukat seduced my
daughter into running away with himPeer sire.
Don't worry. Where will they run to?
I will bring them out of even the deepest
recesses of the earth of T have to. Nothing is
hidden, not the heavens nor the earth, from
the eyes of Peeral
Bless you Peer sire. Wherever you go, may
good comes there May you never be in need
of anything in life
May the sire always be blessed by good
fortune. Don't worry. I'l very soon get you out of here.
Your friend's family has started to look at me
in a strange ...manner.
They've realized the truth of our situation.
But they're decent people is why they never
say anything. I wish your father had accepted
my prop0sal..
then we wouldn't be in the situation we're in. I
would have also eventually paid off his entire
loan slowly but surely.
Had I not even gotten a government job, I
would have done some other work. The Peer
sire's man Dhani Baksh ..comes daily and insults and humiliates father
He also has no other choice.
Poor girls like us are raised by parents to pay
off their debts.
Our happiness, unhappiness, things which
please our hearts... No one's bothered about
what we want...
Don't worry. We'll get married the moment
we arrive in Multan. No cleric here will even
consider marrying out here.
Peeral has really spread fear with his cruelty
out here. He will pass on the information to
Peeral immediately
Just pray that Igbal succeeds in getting us
out of here somehow Hello? Where are you Mr. ASP? Have you
become that arrogant now that you've joined
the police force?
Seems like you even got your posting. Not
yet Ma'am. Had I gotten a posting I would
have come outside your grand mansion and
showed off a little.
For the time being it's just me... and my very
same bike. Oh god Arsalan, please! For God's
sake, get rid of that 70s bike.
You're gazetted police officer now. Do you
know something, papa wants to gift you a
new car in aid of your SUccess.
No, absolutely not. Who's to know when your
father asks back for his car?
For now, my old, ramshackle bike is good
enough for me. What's wrong with you
Arsalan?
ls that what your think of my papa? You know
he has a huge, kind heart.
Okay look don't get angry. I was just kidding.
Okay so listen, papa wants to meet you.
Please come over tomorrow evening. He
wants to meet me? All well? Yes, everything's
fine.
Just come over. We'll talk then. Al right? Okay
then, see you.
See you. Bye. Oh, hey Shaukat, Get ready. I've gotten two
early morning tickets for you.
You two need to leave the house by sunrise.
There are less people at the time and no one
will see you either.
I will never forget this favor you've done me,
Balay. Oh hey forget it you fool. Now get
going.
And listen, a friend of mine will pick you up
from the station in Multan. There's nothing to
Worry about.
And another thing, l've taken two
tickets.... One in the ladies and the other
gents. Just to be on the safe side.. You and Noorie
will have to travel in separate compartments
SO no one gets suspicious.
Are you happy now? Come down quickly now.
Come.
Lets go Shaukat. You can leave now, Balay.
We'll manage from here on. Why?
The train should be arriving any moment now.
I'l make sure you're in the train before going
back. At least allow me to drop you inside.
No, I don't want anyone to see you with us.
You've really helped us.
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