With me around,
Girdhari won't do anything.
I've warned him not to act smart
for no reason.
Sudarshan was like a brother to me.
But it's unseemly to see
his photos displayed all over
as if he's a criminal.
Poor Raghav got dragged into this mess.
If this is about money, you could've borrowed from me.
I usually charge 30% interest
for you it will be 20%.
Well, we're good for now.
We'll let you if I do. Thank you.
Fine.
-See you. -Bye.
Don't worry, grandma.
Sujan Singh and Girdhari can't do anything.
I'm not worried.
My baby is back.
I have no nothing to worry about.
Let him step in the fields, I'll break his legs.
No need to get violent.
Focus on your work.
Have you finished your journey yet?
I just have to submit the soil sample in the lab.
Let's have dinner.
Come.
Girdhari is bent on seizing the fields
while he is getting the soil tested.
Since corona times, everything from saliva to mucus
gets tested!
Start the bike.
-Hold this. -Give me.
Here.
Let's go.
I welcome you all to this Annual Farmers Felicitation Program!
Let's start with the awards. The first award
is for growing a 27 kg pumpkin.
It goes to Phukkan Prasad, Madanpur..
Applause.
Come.
Cash price 2100.
The second award
is for growing an 8 ft long bottle gourd.
Vishal gets 1100 in cash.
What a silly guy!
Who even has such a huge cooker at home? Seriously, tell me!
He thinks he's a scientist.
Keep the applause going.
Handle the bottle gourd with care.
Keep participating in this programme.
Add 0.2 grams more.
Check now.
-Sorry to keep you waiting. -No problem, sir.
Let's check the report.
Look, Raghav.
The soil in Dol Chhapra is not fit
to grow traditional crops like sugarcane and grains.
Due to excessive use of urea, pesticides and fertilisers
the soil is saturated.
What's the solution?
You can harvest flowers.
Exotic vegetables.
What?
Exotic vegetables
like broccoli, mushroom,
bell pepper, marigold,
roses, gerbera.
-You can grow that. -Doctor,
do we eat the flowers with rice or bread?
Is this a joke to you?
Am I laughing?
No, doctor, I was just saying
rice and lentils may not yield much,
but they're there for us all year.
We don't have to buy grains.
People earn millions by selling flowers.
I think it's a great idea, sir.
-Great idea? -Yes.
Please send me the report.
Sure.
-I'll do that. -Thank you, sir.
Raghav, feel free to ask anything.
Thank you so much for your guidance.
I'll reach out to you.
-Good luck. -Thank you.
-What now? -I can't do this.
Just hear me out.
We'll lose the fields to Girdhari because of you.
We'll end up starving.
You will return to the city
back to your job.
We have no means. We'll land on the streets.
You heard what the doctor said.
You can earn lots with flowers...
You don't get it!
The government pays them to say such things.
We'll go broke, and they'll get awarded
for fostering flower harvest!
Such ideas caused grandpa's downfall.
Brother,
we were hoping you'd take us to the city.
He'd get a driver's job and I'll start an electronic shop.
I beg you,
we can't harvest anything.
-Hello. -Amit.
Hi,
I've been trying to log in to my email but there's some error.
Can you please check?
Raghav, did you speak to Mr Bhasin?
What about?
Actually you won't be able to log in
because Bhasin sir has instructed the IT team to do so.
Why?
Please speak...
Actually you've been fired.
What the hell!
What do you mean?
Speak to Bhasin sir. That will be better.
How the hell can you do this?
Hello!
Fuck!
You can earn up to 30,000
as a 4-wheeler driver.
If you drive in Bihar,
how much can you earn?
I mixed mustard and eucalyptus oils.
Everything is falling apart, grandma.
Baiju and Maahoo are not listening.
Stuti is not talking to me.
Eucalyptus will make you feel cool and calm.
What if you end up losing your land because of me?
You'll sleep like a baby.
Are you even listening?
I am but I choose not to respond.
A piece of land
is not more important than my baby.
Who cares if I lose it!
You're trying and that's all I care about.
Kids these days get rattled easily.
'Have patience, dear heart'
'things will fall into place.'
'Toil all you want'
'fruits will grow when the time is right.'
Meaning?
Meaning, things will happen when the time is right.
Pouring excess water won't make it bear fruits faster.
You have to wait for the right season.
Sir, have patience.
Speak to Baiju and Maahoo.
Understood?
Done.
Here.
-Not so fast. -I will win.
He's here.
Playing cards!
-Brother... -You should've called.
I'd get some soft drink for you.
Move.
-Please come. -I'll get water.
-It's okay. -Have a seat.
Thank you.
Water for you.
That's an old photo.
I don't remember when it was clicked.
You've kept it safe.
-I won't have biscuits. -Have some.
-I had breakfast. -Oh no.
Look.
I know if we fail to cultivate flowers,
it will be a huge loss to you.
But don't assume I have nothing to lose.
I lost my job.
Lost your job?
Please give me some months.
I promise, once I repay the loan,
I will take you to Mumbai
and get you a job in a cab company.
And I'll get you a job too.
We always won when we played as a team.
Remember?
I can't do this without you.
-I request you... -Don't do that!
-You're embarrassing us. We're sorry... -Don't do that.
Get up.
Brother, we are with you.
Thank you.
Brother, we don't know how to cultivate flowers.
Leave that to me. I've done my research.
It'll be done.
Let's get going.
Okay?
Look what Raghav Brother has!
Maahoo, where are you going with the antenna?
[indistinct chatter]
Aunty, haven't seen Dadda around?
That's a camera.
Will that work?
Indeed.
[indistinct chatter]
They are up to something.
[indistinct chatter]
I'm stumped.
Done.
[indistinct chatter]
Baiju, here.
What's that?
The soil is low on fertility.
Please use bio fertiliser.
We have to add bio fertiliser. Come.
-Get the bike. Let's go. -Maahoo!
My country has changed
New hopes, new wings and new identity
Here we are.
This is the shop.
-Big bottle? -Yes.
Here. 200 bucks.
-Do you have bio fertiliser? -Got ID proof?
Yes.
Whose wife is she?
Hard to guess.
She's not from our village.
Our ladies are modern.
Their veils are not so long!
200 bucks.
What for? The government gives it for free.
Then buy it from the government.
Behave yourself.
Mind your manners or I'll complain against you.
Do that.
What...
Don't be rude, mister.
He's right.
The government offers subsidies.
What are you charging him for?
You both are having such big trouble, aren't you?
Seek help from
government helpline
and lodge a complaint against me.
Dial the number.
He's a thug!
He always does that.
My phone is ringing.
-Madam! -Madam, listen...
-Charanji. -Yes, madam sir.
Seal his shop.
Come out.
-Uncle... -You shop will be sealed.
-Sir... -Step out.
Thank you for taking a stand.
You're a tough officer.
You did the raid by yourself.
If I send people to conduct raids,
they take bribe and settle the matter.
You left in a hurry the other day without eating anything.
Grandma and I didn't even offer you water.
Can we please invite you for dinner for some time?
No, please don't be formal.
Why bother!
It's no bother at all. We'll love to have you over.
Okay,
see you then, I'll like...
Smooth.
Bro is handsome.
He look like a glowing dove
without using any cream or powder.
He looks great even in ID card photos!
While I look like a scarecrow chasing crows even in my Facebook profile pic.
You're a man of the soil
And stubborn like the soil
You're a man of the soil
And stubborn like the soil
This soil will pen
A new story
My country has changed
New hopes, new wings
And new identity
Too spicy?
Amma, the food is yummy.
Liked it? You're always welcome.
This is mango pickle. Your mom's favourite.
-It's for her. -Thank you.
Ajayji was all praises for you.
He said you're a born farmer.
Some observation!
He gauged me in one meeting!
But I'm glad I could help.
If you need help, don't hesitate.
That's really very kind of you, Kratika.
Really appreciate it.
Is this your first posting?
First posting was in Kanpur city.
This is my punishment posting.
Why punishment posting?
So, I'm honest with my work.
So I was transferred here.
My boss thought it would straighten me out.
But I hit jackpot here!
You don't miss the hustle bustle of city life?
Not at all.
Dol Chhapra is a time machine.
Why would I miss the hustle bustle?
What's so amazing here?
You know,
this place feels like
I've landed in the 90s era.
Back to our childhood.
8 hours of school,
2 hours tuitions,
and we still had time to play.
We'd quarrel with our siblings,
harass our parents
and give them hell!
Despite all this,
we had time to
lie under the skies and count the stars.
-I used to love star gazing. -Right?
In this life full of hustle and bustle,
people seek solace
in a peaceful home,
a place that beckons you after a long day.
As for me, Dol Chhapra is my haven.
Wow.
You really like Dol Chhapra.
I love it.
Watch your step.
I've heard you have beer with friends at the riverside every night.
Sources!
I thought you'd offer me beer!
Sorry, I had no idea you're a beer lover.
No, I'm just kidding.
But yeah,
I won't mind one occasional drink.
Just one?
Okay, next time for sure.
And I had a great time.
I had a lovely time too.
-Thank you. -Thank you.
Give my regards to your mother.
Sure.
-Good night. -Good night. Drive safe.
-Maahoo. -Yes Brother.
Why are the leaves yellowing?
They need manure.
We don't have any.
Bro, you know uncle Phullu.
He has cattle. We can borrow cow dung.
That drunk!
The one who creates drama every night.
-No, that's Sullu, his neighbour. -I see.
Let's go to uncle Phullu.
-Okay. -Come.
Should I get the bike?
No, we'll walk.
Look the cattle is grazing And see they are playing Lapki
We have to win.
Bring it on.
Go back.
Throw the ball at me.
Catch.
Take the ball from Deepu.
[sounds of running and tackling]
Birju, catch!
[sounds of running and tackling]
[shouting and cheering in background]
Bro, let's join them.
-We'd play as kids after school. -Let's go.
I can't beat these burly guys. My bones will be broken.
It will be fun.
-Come along. -I don't remember the rules.
It's like rugby.
There's a dry coconut.
You run with it.
You have to reach the goal post with it.
Come.
Raghav will play with us.
City boys live off junk food.
Village boys are healthy.
You're right.
-Stay behind. -Yes.
Catch! Catch!
Raghav Brother, catch!
Snatch the ball from Raghav.
He has no vigour.
Baiju, pass!
Yes Brother. Take the ball.
Raghav, like this.
Here, here!
-Got it. -Corner Raghav!
Get this, Baiju.
-Pass it. -Move behind.
Catch him from behind.
Yes!
Baiju, you got grease palms.
I can't do this. I'm done.
-Want water? -Get up.
Let's play another round, Bhaiya. Sujan's team is flying too high.
-Bravo. -What happened?
-We've just started. -No, I got a sprain.
I'm done.
-Stretch your arms. -I can't.
Hello!
There's a huge difference between city bred
and village bred life.
What's his problem?
Forget it. He's unhappy.
Let's wash up at the well.
-Yes Brother. -You'll be fresh.
-Come. -Come.
-Having fun? -Amazing.
Wash up.
Great fun.
-Tube well is great fun. -Raghav!
What the hell!
-What brings you here? -I know.
Okay.
Oh sorry!
It was my new top. You silly!
I'm so sorry, baby.
Leave that, now hug me. I missed you.
You should've informed me.
Who are they?
That's Baiju and Maahoo.
-This is Stuti. -Hi... Hello.
Sweet guys.
-We're bathing. -I'll see you, bye.
Come. Sorry.
Have more.
No, grandma. I'm done.
You're so thin.
-Grandma... -Some more.
She doesn't eat.
You're in the village. Enjoy healthy food.
You have this.
Grandma, the food is tasty.
-Really? -I finished it all.
Raghav is a slow eater.
I chew my food properly.
Have pickle. Want some?
-No. -I'll get water.
Listen,
I want you now.
Take me to the fields.
I've heard it's super fun.
What are you discussing?
Nothing much. She wants to see the fields.
Yes, grandma. Ask him to show me around.
Go on. No problem.
You're right.
It's much better in the fields.
Come on! I have missed you.
I missed you too.
You know, there are packed cartons with your name in the empty house.
People teased me as if we broke up.
You were away from home for the first time.
I couldn't bear it.
Sorry, Stuti.
Raghav, I just wanted you to ask me
and not inform me.
I mean, I would have understood it.
What are they doing?
I have no idea.
Some ritual, I guess.
Interesting.
Well, it's a nice village.
You know, someone told me
Dol Chhapra is a time machine.
Black coffee.
Thank you.
What?
What are you looking at?
Just wondering.
Dol Chhapra seems amazing with you by my side.
Really!
Wow.
This is great.
Staying away from Bhasin
did some good.
You've become romantic.
Stuti,
about that. My job...
Raghav, blue bulls have entered the fields.
Come quickly. They'll devour the crops.
Raghav!
Run! A blue bull has entered the field!
This is Sujan Singh's doing.
What have I done to him?
Sudarshan tried to do something new,
you're doing the same.
He's right. Just think.
If small farmers cultivate flowers like you,
how will Sujan get cheap labour?