-Bhikari, you go big! -We are with you!
Whenever a politician visits this village,
he only says one thing.
We will get you this.
We will get you that.
We will get washrooms built.
Hail Bhikari bhaiya.
I speak not a thing about the future.
I don't say
that I will make the healthcare system better.
I have brought along a doctor!
-Bhikari, you go big! -We are with you!
Hello, good morning. I am the MO at the clinic.
The clinic has opened up now.
Is anyone at home sick?
If anyone has health issues, come to the clinic. I'll be there.
-Tell the ladies too. -Okay.
Run away!
No?
Go away. Leave.
Hey, what is it, kid?
Hello.
Does anyone in the house have a cold, a cough, a stomach ache
or body pain, loose motions, or any wounds? Any problems?
Talk auspiciously, Doctor. Don’t curse us early in the morning.
-No, sorry. -Go.
What is it? I taught you this yesterday.
Don't you understand it?
Sudhir?
Just a moment. Can you come out?
Sudhir.
Listen. I won't tell anyone anything.
Why did you lie if you took the vaccine?
Did anything happen?
Why should I take the vaccine?
Mr. Prabhat!
Hey, doctor.
Come along.
Let me introduce you.
Munirka Bhai.
He is the seasonal sick man of the village.
He doesn't miss out on any season.
Rashes in the summer, boils in the monsoon, chills,
cough and fever in winter.
He doesn't miss out on any darn seasonal ailment!
Even if he comes to the PHC alone,
he can consume all the medicines in the clinic.
-Am I right? -No, no.
- You tell me, is there any ailment - No, no.
you have missed?
He is right.
Get treatment. Doctor supports our party completely, okay?
-Here, speak. -Why isn't he doing it?
Sir. What is this I hear?
Did you go for Bhikari's rally?
I went. Why?
Sir, since you hold a government post, you aren't
allowed to take part in a political rally.
Yes. And sir...
You should be a bit vigilant after the vaccine mishap, sir.
Yes.
Do you know what the CMO said to me?
I have zero patients coming here. Zero.
He will send a memo at any time at all.
Whether it will be a transfer or a suspension, I don't know.
Let me examine at least a couple of patients before I depart!
I wasn't there to campaign for the party, I was campaigning for the PHC.
Sir, but that will give the wrong message, you know.
What message will it give?
To whom?
Forget about it, sir.
I will explain to you what they are talking about.
You did the right thing.
Hey, did you tell sir to participate in Bhikhari’s rally?
Why should I tell him?
-It was Dhelu's idea. -Really?
Are you politicising the ambience at the PHC?
Mr. Phutani, why are you overreacting so much?
What has happened that is so bad?
Sir, what has happened is, that they follow another politician.
They don't object to you going for the rally.
They are objecting as to why you didn't go for their candidate's rally.
Shut up. Don't talk nonsense.
Wait a moment. Listen, I have no political leanings, anyway.
I just had to campaign for the PHC.
And I would have gone for any rally if I needed to for doing that.
Okay.
Come along, then.
Kishori Bhai is campaigning with his rally today. Come along for that.
Isn't that politicising the ambience now?
Hey, I told you.
To give evidence that he is impartial,
you must be seen with both parties.
Go and sweep up. Get lost.
Kishori Bhai is losing this time.
Losing?
Is it? Kishori Bhai?
If Bhikhari doesn’t lose his deposit, you may start calling me ‘Bhikhari!’
As if! He says Kishori Bhai will lose.
All of Bhatkandi is voting for him.
This time Kishore Bhai's corrupt reign will be over.
Hey, Dhelu.
He laid the foundation stone of the PHC
where you work. Do you know that?
Sir, he's an uneducated man.
He had no reason to make you roam around in a rally of 40 to 50 people.
Come with us to Kishori Bhai's rally, sir.
There will be at least 200 people, sir.
200.
-Vote for Kishori Bhai!
Hail Kishori Bhai.
Vote for, Kishori Bhai!
Most of the ailments can be treated with dietary restrictions, not medicines.
Such as getting habituated to staying clean, eating healthy and exercising.
You can get more information about all this at the PHC.
Please do visit the PHC for your own and the family's health.
Do any of you have any questions?
Would you like some tea and fritters?
Kishori Bhaiya, you are tested.
-Rest is Chinese goods.
You are well tried and tested.
-Kishori Bhai, you are family. -Hello, hello, hello.
Seeing your love and enthusiasm has made my eyes well up with tears.
My father and I have done so much for the village.
Can these folks do anything at all?
There are so many leaders in this village that people
have stopped having faith in politicians!
I say, there's nothing wrong with that.
Don't believe the politicians.
But you must believe the words
of a well-educated and civilised doctor, right?
Yes.
-Say yes, everybody. -Yes, we will believe.
Yes. So, now, see what that educated doctor
-has to say about me. -What?
-Okay. Listen, let the doctor speak to them. -Sir, please.
Please say something.
No, please no.
-Tell him to speak. -He's saying no.
What is it? Go on. Let him speak to them.
-What kind of man is he? -Sir, speak.
-No, I don't know what to say... -Just a few words.
-Go ahead, speak.
-Wait a moment, sir. -He's educated.
-Sir, we beg you. Just a few words. Say anything you want. -Just say something.
-Here you are. -Please say something.
-Go on, speak. -Yes, he'll talk.
Yes, he will speak.
Hello.
Mr. Kishori
is very hard working.
His father died, but still, he is working hard.
That is quite amazing.
-Who is the amazing leader? -Kishori Bhai, Kishori Bhai!
Play the music.
Sir.
This pitcher has no base. It rolls one way and then another.
You know a rolling stone gathers no moss, right?
I have met so many people.
I went to everyone's homes.
But not one person has turned up!
Is there any other angle or what?
Is there a rumour related to the PHC?
Any superstition that anyone who comes to the PHC, doesn't survive?
If that were true, we would not come daily, sir.
I have roamed around with both camps but still, nobody has come.
Sir, I think the fact that you were seen with both camps
-has gone against you. -Yes.
It's about trust, sir. Everyone's trust is shattered.
Did anyone mention anything?
A few of them even used abusive language.
-Hey. -Yes, they did.
Must you tell him everything that happens?
No, no, please tell me. What abusive words?
-Sir, they didn't say anything. -They call you two-faced.
-What is that? -Actually...
Haven't you heard the term ever before?
No, I have heard about it, but...
I never tried to know the exact meaning.
Yes, that's okay, sir. If you don't know what
an abusive word means, it won't hurt you.
-I have abused this one so much. -Delu.
You tell me.
What is the meaning of two-faced?
Sir, the man who has two faces.
The kind of man whose mother and father come from different species.
Sir, a person who has two fathers is called two-faced.
That's too harsh.
You guys need to decide on one meaning, first.
Is there any good way of saying it?
Your first mistake was going out and about in Bhikari's rally.
We made the second, lower rung mistake by making you attend Kishori's rally.
Now, you can assume that after losing the trust of the CMO,
you have lost the trust of the people in the village too.
If one can't trust a doctor,
how can he be a good doctor?
Tear down Kishori's posters!
What message did Kishori's guy send? Let's hear it.
Whose mother dared birth someone
who he took a leak on Kishori Bhai's poster?
How did you respond?
Your mother made a mistake by giving birth to you!
Darn it. Can't you abuse decently?
You're in politics!
You should abuse so strongly,
so powerfully, so capably...
Get it?
Kishori's goons attacked me
and my volunteers
aiming to kill us.
Now, it can only be proved legally if you give that in writing.
Do you get my drift?
But I have heard it was only a fistfight, that's all.
Come off it! How can we build a case on a fistfight?
Can one build a case with a fistfight?
The case will be created when a government
certified doctor like you gives it in writing.
My volunteers were beaten up brutally.
Attempt to murder.
A lethal attack.
Sir, how can I write an attempt to murder just like that?
I mean, if any weapon was used, if a dagger or knife was used...
-If anyone had any cuts on their person... -Cuts?
These guys can get themselves cut anywhere they are told.
Right?
We will get cuts wherever bhaiya tells us to.
Listen to that. Write it down.
Listen, Bhikariji, we can't issue such fake...
Hey, doctor! Write what bhaiya said without any fuss.
I have been watching you for some time now. You're blabbering a lot.
Come on, now. You're shouting in my ear. You didn't even look!
Hello, sir.
It has cardamom in it.
Nonsense.
I could have done that task with love.
But the elections are on.
I don't have the time for it.
I will come in the evening.
Keep it ready, in writing.
What?
I said something to you.
Hold this.
I am leaving.
-Long live Bhikari bhaiya! -May he live long.
Long live Bhikari bhaiya!
This is all because of you.
Did I do it?
Did I tell you to tear down the posters?
Hey, you took Prabhat sir to a politician like Bhikari, right?
Your politician is being a goon. Not our leader.
So, that makes you responsible, right? Who else could it be?
You are well tried and tested. Kishori bhaiya, you are family.
You are well tried and tested.
Kishori bhaiya, you are family.
You are well tried and tested.
Kishori bhaiya, you are family.
Bhikari is worth nothing.
Kishori bhaiya, you are the best.
Bhikari is worth nothing.
Kishori bhaiya, you are the best.
Kishori Bhai is amazing.
-He is amazing! -Yes, he is.
You guys make me sound like a Kishori spice mix.
I always knew that you are a very useful man.
But I had no idea, how quickly you would prove to be useful.
-Tell me. -What do I have to say?
We were attacked. It was an attempt to murder.
None of you seems to have suffered any such encounter.
Should we take a photo and send it over to you?
Are we lying to you?
What is it?
Is there any problem?
Kishori Bhai, sir is right.
Who asked you anything?
Should I have the CMO call you?
Listen, I came all this way
because I consider you a friend.
Otherwise, where do I have the time to make even a call for such trivial stuff?
You are the MO.
It's all up to you.
You will do this.
I am going into the territory.
Keep the certificate ready.
-Let's go. -You are well tried and tested.
Kishori bhaiya, you are family.
You're back, son?
Sudhir?
Sudhir.
Mom, I had kept a book of sample tests here. Did you see it?
It must be there. Look for it.
You went off at dawn to give tuitions.
You have just got back. Will you study again?
Eat something, freshen up and then you can study.
I won't be fresh when I get to the centre, mom.
I will reach there tired and worn out, right?
I should get used to taking the exam while I am fatigued.
Did you take the tuition fees for teaching Rakesh at home?
My son. I asked you something.
It's been three months.
I didn't take the money.
I am scared to give or take anything from anyone now.
In future, he may also turn around and say
'Sudhir is a liar.'
Why do you value Mr. Phutani so highly?
He has been eyeing you for the longest time.
Vampire of a man. Such a lousy guy!
Darling, just focus on your studies.
If you can get through somehow this time,
the whole village will be hushed up.
Father was right.
Politicians aren't good either as friends or enemies.
My father used to say something very different.
What did he say?
The straightest politician will be...
...as convoluted as a pretzel.
Did your father also have some things to say?
Yes, sir. He used to say things.
But nothing about this topic, really.
-He had a different sphere of interest. -When did your fathers say all this?
That's a blast from the past, sir.
Yes, which means they didn't say it today. It was said much earlier.
Yes, I mean, you could say about 5 to 10 years ago.
Why are you telling me now?
When I roamed in both their rallies, since
you told me to, you never said all this.
What should I do now? Tell me.
Both of them have threatened me.
Sir. I suggest you give both of them certificates.
Making either camp angry won't do us any good.
Make certificates for both.
I was roaming with them since I pursued that same line of thought!
But both of them are angry.
Sir, they are very dangerous folks.
If they lose their cool, everyone will be living in misery.
You as well as us.
Bhikari bhai won't do anything of the sort.
I can provide a guarantee for him.
-As if. Bhikari is the biggest goon in the Panchayat. -Come on.
What does he do?
He has 10 to 12 trucks carrying stuff.
Bhikari's brother, who had that land dispute with him?
How did he die?
By truck.
It was in a truck accident.
Does this guy get people killed or what?
Of course, he does. You can't become a politician just like that.
What do you think, brother Phutani?
What do you think, I think?
He has to make the certificate and give it.
What if sir makes the certificate against Kishori Bhai?
Then, he will also think we are involved in it.
If their chief is gone, they won't spare anyone in the PHC.
Perhaps, he may draft it against Bhikari bhai.
I am sure the story about the brother's murder has made sir want to harm him.
After hearing that Bhikari killed
his own brother over a two-bit piece of land,
won't he think
that if they lose their chief, what will they do to sir?
He won't take any action against him after hearing your story.
You'll see. He'll make that certificate without any fuss and give it to him.
Sir, I am getting stressed.
Yes.
The doctor hasn't saved a life...
...but ruined three, I tell you!
Just do as I say.
Don't use your mind. There's no point.
You have seen what comes from being too smart.
Brother Phutani, you are right. But why does it sound wrong?
Don't think. Overthinking ruins things.
-Will you speak? -I'll handle it all. Be careful.
Greetings, uncle.
Take your shoes off outside.
-Okay. -Okay, we will do that.
-Let's go. -Greetings, sir.
Greetings, Kishori bhai.
What is it?
Doctors treat us.
Who treats the doctor?
Did the doctor send you with the certificate?
No, Kishoriji. The doctor didn't send us.
We came on our own.
I see.
Kishori Bhai.
Listen, what will the doctor do? Or not...
It's not as if we are involved in it.
That man does what he pleases.
He has threatened us, many times.
Saying that he would complain to the CMO.
So, you guys are also upset with him?
No, no, we are not upset.
-Upset? -No.
He's driving me insane.
Do you think that he won't give the certificate?
No, the fear extends to something beyond that.
What?
That he may give the certificate to Bhikari.
So...
The doctor is in Bhikari's camp?
-Don't you know it? -No.
The whole village knows it.
Hey, Dhanraj.
Hey, Dhanraj!
Yes.
Is the doctor in Bhikari's faction?
Sir, he's not faithful to his own father.
Darn it. Who was going to tell that?
Uncle or the nephew? If he gives the certificate to Bhikari,
then we are doomed, right?
These folks from the PHC came home to tell me.
But here you guys are...
You are doing yogic breathing practices... Darn it.
Inhale, exhale. All you do is sit and wear out cots.
Shut up!
When did this happen?
How much money does the doctor want? Tell me.
Kishori Bhai, this doctor doesn't accept money.
So, the doctor only came to treat people?
This one has come only to treat the people.
Oh no.
It's my destiny to deal with every kind of eccentric and fool.
I am sure he's got some weakness, right?
The doctor has everything he could need.
He keeps moaning about patients.
-Say aah. -Aah.
-More. Open wider. -Aah!
Oh, my God. How much tobacco do you eat?
This much.
Oh God. Put him in the car.
-Do I get put in the car for tobacco? I gave up on weed. -Move it.
Let's go, come on.
What is the problem, ma'am?
My body hurts.
Does your body hurt?
It's not like that. You're all addicted to the booster shot.
Let's go, aunt. Take her away!
-Come on. -Kishori, why are you conducting a raid?
I can put the shutter down if you want.
-I am not conducting a raid, my lord. -What is this, then?
I am just borrowing some patients.
Borrowing them?
How many patients do we have?
There must be 15 to 20 of them. Why?
-I will bring them back by evening. -What?
You'll see. Sit. Sing some hymns. See you, doctor.
By evening... Hey, are you selling my patients?
Kishori!
'Clinic.'
Let's go. Load them up.
Go on. Let's go.
Let's go. Take them away.
Come on!
Come along.
There is nothing of the sort here.
-Let's go. -I will call you back, dad.
Let's go. Get down.
Come on.
Let's go.
-Let's go. -Come on.
Oh God! So many men at once?
I think the bridge collapsed again.
Let's go.
'Primary Health Centre.'
What's going on, old man?
Are you going for a race?
Get back. Let's go.
'Medical Officer's chamber.'
Doctor.
It's my fault.
I didn't do anything for you
and asked you to help me.
Listen, everyone, fall in line. All of you will get treatment.
Anyone who has a cold, cough, fever, piles, boils,
premature ejaculation, venereal disease.
Kishori Bhai, premature ejaculation and venereal disease?
Doctor, I came to get my teeth cleaned up.
Darn it.
Okay, I eat tobacco and so on.
I am sure something is wrong.
I will get admitted.
I did what you wanted, doctor.
Now, if you can please do something for me, quickly...
Hey, listen, doctor.
Get out of my way.
Why are you being lured by a liar and his false patients?
Look at them. Real, bona-fide patients.
They will get admitted once I give them a sign.
They will do it when I say so.
What is Bhikari doing here?
At the same time as Kishori?
Since when are you a doctor?
-Is this your clinic? -How can you admit them?
Dhelu!
What else can one expect from you?
What do you think? Are you the only brainy guy?
So? Did you bring your vote bank
here as patients?
-If my vote bank comes here, -Okay.
they will put you in the hospital as a patient.
-Really? -Don't forget yourself.
You'll lose big time.
Doctor.
I don't expect anything from you.
I have no greed.
Do you know why?
Because I believe you are with me.
With the truth.
What are you guys looking at?
Come along, one by one.
-Let's go. -Wait, wait, wait, please.
Listen to me. Get back down there.
You get down too.
Back away.
Listen to me.
None of you
needs to obey anyone forcibly.
It is my fault.
You didn't come here and so to reach out to you,
I used them.
I know that's why I lost your trust.
I admit it.
But that is between you and me.
I will try to regain that trust.
But you don't have to put up with anyone's hooliganism for that.
Doctor.
If you start giving speeches too, where do we go?
Draft that certificate, quickly.
I won't draft any certificate for anyone.
Not for him or you.
You can do anything you want.
Doctor, you will pay for your bravery.
Nice.
I come here at 7am every morning.
I finish my work by 5 pm and go to the guest house.
You can do whatever you want.
But as long as I am the MO of this place,
I will not allow you to misuse this PHC.
-Mr. Prabhat. -Kishoriji.
If anything happens to me,
then, the village has seen it.
You threatened me.
A shot was fired in front of me.
Then there is no need for a certificate to file a case.
Darn you. Who told you to shoot?
Darn you! Let's go. Come on.
Let's go, darn fool.
Did I tell you?
Why did you shoot?
Anyone of you
who is really sick
and wants to be treated by me,
I am right here.
You can come on in.
'Primary Health Centre.'
Thank you.
Thank you for trusting me. Come on in.
No, sir. I got this envelope for you from the CMO office.
Thank you.
'Primary Health Centre.'