'Sivaranjani and a few other women'
(Sai Bhajan)
(Congregational chattering)
Please wait for me
Conductor, please wait, my wife is yet to board
Stop!
You left the wife behind and got on Won't you wait for your wife?
Hey, you saw the bus nearing, right?
Why didn't you board along with me?
Idiot
Should have waved him down and boarded
Please....
Lost the key,huh?
I'll find it just now
How long will you search?
Push aside!
This is from the morning meal.
That's why there isn't much left
There's some temple food!
Oh Mother! (Bottle shattering)
(Grunts)
Aah! Ouch!
Oh nooo!
What's that noise, woman?
Nothing!
What are you up to in the kitchen, woman?
I took the feeding bottle from the attic
Don't I need some sleep?
Go to bed, woman!
Wretch!
humming lullaby
Aiyyayi
What now?
The baby is drinking milk
So, will it not drink without making a racket?
Stop it from crying, immediately
Don't kill me with all this crap!
Soon, soon, will be over.
Aiyyayi.
Hush, hush
Can't sleep at all
Hey,
can't you feed milk to the baby?
Can't hush a baby from crying even a moment!
Call yourself a mother?
It's a baby, babies cry!
What!!!
Talking back to me!
You female ass!
How dare you?
Talking back?
Get going, woman!
Get going!
Get out of the house, woman -You are hurting me...
Leave now!
What pride, how dare you!
Be careful! I'll beat you to death!
I will finish you!
Don't beat me!
Don't, baby.
Are you hungry?
Drink your milk, girl!
Don't cry
Don't cry, girl!
Don't cry, my darling!
Drink, girl!
(Opening music of Doordarshan, Govt. TV channel)
The coffee is getting cold
Please drink it
Your food is ready.
Eat and then go, please
Hear me out, please..
What, my darling?
Almost over
Does my baby love me?
humming lullaby
Here you go
That brings the total to 17 appalams borrowed, grandma.
I will return it all soon
Sure you will!
Keep count, grandma this, coffee powder, sugar, oil
I will reimburse it all one day soon
Get on with you. Girl! She will reimburse she says.
Sure, sure. I understand your situation, girl!
Get on with you
Oh, Saraswathi, just remember to return it in kind.
love your flavorful cooking
Please come have dinner
Don't cry, girl
Your dad is sleeping, right?
Dont you cry, baby
Dear,
There is just enough rice for today
We are out of coffee powder, lentils and mustard
Need at least a 100 gms of mustard
Without vegetables ...?
Don't we need at least appalam?
How often can I borrow from the grandma next door?
The kerosene will not last till pay day
We need money for that too
The baby's bottle shattered
Dear,
What have I done wrong ?
Are you not everything to me?
Will you not speak to me?
Tell me
Why?
Why torture me with your silence?
Your food is ready
Wait
I know what is behind your silence
It's because I stopped you from beating me, right
Beat me to your heart's content I won't stop you from now on
Here, slap my face! Beat me
- Beat me - Leave me
Dear
Don't go. Stay, please.
Grandma
Who is it? Saraswathi?
Can you keep the baby for a while?
Where are you going leaving her behind?
Nearby. Back in a jiffy
Feed her the milk if she cries
Your daughter's wailing is non stop
Put her down here
Oh mother! Lie down.
I keep dresses for change
Don't invite the world here with your wails
- Sleep, baby, Hush - Be back soon, grandma
Sleep, oh my mother
Sure, go
In case he returns give him the keys
Where to?
Ambattur ( a suburb of Chennai)
Give me the exact fare in small change 50p
Anyone else to buy tickets?
tickets?
Who are you?
What do you need?
I've informed them.
I am Chandran's wife
The Foreman has gone to fetch him
I am Nagraj, the supervisor.
The Union has asked me to speak with you
Chandran hasn't been to work for 3 days now.
Were you not aware?
Have you enquired with friends and relatives?
Oh!
We too will check at General Hospital, on behalf of the Union
We'll wait and see.
The minute we get information, we ll call you
If we Don't find him,
We can file a Missing person's report at the police station
Don't worry
Do you see that table, piled with Missing persons reports
Has he left for the Court?
Three missing husbands this week alone
There is a procedure, right?
We've checked the accident victims in the past 3 days. None match your husband's description
Not even in the mortuary . Not in Stanley hospital either
Less sugar, right?
Place it
We have your address, right?
We ll let you know if he shows up
Is this your child?
Are you bribing me?
Take it back.
People like you are responsible for the corrupt image of cops
You believe in God, right' You'll get him back.
Go Home.
- Hey Kumaresa, - He is in the toilet, sir
are you done yet? It's as if his wife is in that toilet to entertain him!
I told you to leave!
Go!
Listen to me
First temple and prayer, then park, okay?
Ok?
Enough already. Come over here
Cant you do it yourself, girl?
(Auspicious temple processional music)
Shall we?
Go!
Wonder where did I keep the key
I know you must have it
Come let's go
Mamma, will you get me a Vermicelli popsicle?
Selvi, five stacks of Pappad here
I'll count. Leave it and go
SARASWATHI
Okay
Ramu
You shouldn't drop stuff in the office carelessly
Sir, have you sent replies to the queries on insurance?
I have sent the replies yesterday itself for the 94-95 files.
- Pending? - Here it is
Uncle,
You shouldn't drop stuff in the office carelessly
What arrogance?
(Office general conversations)
Why did you carry such heavy files?
No Problem!
Did you look into the Auditor's request?
Will check it now
I've sent the Advance tax receipts to the Auditor,
These issues has to be solved before the internal audit
Don't run
Yaaay!
You will fall - Wait!
Wait
We are at such a great height!
Can I slide down the bannister, Aunty?
Don't do like that
Come!
Good evening, madam.
( mimicking)
Don't mimic elders
Watch your mouth, boy!
Yes, I need to watch my mouth!
Never drink ice cold water when you are sweating after playing
Drinking warm water is better.
Don't move around. Sit properly
left.
Watch it! Take the turn carefully
(Train crossing)
Watch the top of the ladder in the doorway, Aunty
Let go
I ll hold it steady, Aunty
Okay, hold it
Is it there?
Nope
Here!
Aunty I'll marry you one day!!
Bowl dude
Come on, hit the stumps
Isn't this a naked photo of you?
Yes, we used to live in Cuddalore then.
Are we women immune from leg pain?
What are you talking about?
Down the ages, in every couple portrait, the man is seated,
We women always stand
Do women not experience pain from being on their feet ?
I believe he won the sprint yesterday
What's so great about that? I won't accept it
He won first place, man. You have to accept that
hey, he won against girls. I may have accepted if he had run against boys.
Why don't you compete with me, then? (Chorus of booing and laughter)
Your son wants me, I'll only be a minute
Come here, you!
Don't. Someone might see us
No one will see us
What will you do if someone sees us like this?
No one will see you together surely, Aunty!
Hey boy, what are you up to here?
- Homework - In our room?
Uncle is here, Aunty!
Get hold of him. Come here, you
What are you looking at ?
Nothing at all
Can I take my notebook, Aunty?
This one right here, is the one
Okay,
Were you looking for me, Aunty?
Can you buy some lentils for the house? -I've got something for you
Could you not remind me when I went out
I'm in the middle of writing accounts now - A geometry box for you
I can ask only when I need something
Give me a peck on the cheek
I run this household all by myself, - Gimme a hug,aunty
the rest of you sit and enjoy
Thank you, Aunty
Watch it
A house. Painted black,
everyone was afraid of the possessed black house
The interiors are all white, white, white!
The dining table , the crockery are all white!
I have headache. Can I have a cup of coffee?
Am cooling it, wait, Uncle.
Once you are done drinking, bring your aunt down to drink coffee
- Sip slowly - Here's the sugar
Coffee
Have you added the right amount of sugar?
Answer him first
From tomorrow I will use a ladle instead of a teaspoon to measure out sugar (sarcasm)
Aunty!
Door's been locked since morning
Do you think there's enough rice? Should we make more'
- Should suffice - Aunty!
Let's make do. So much food is wasted
Ramu, did you call your aunt? Did you run off to play?
Devaki, Devaki, come drink the coffee
It's getting cold
Has Devaki gone out ?
Are you in there or not?
I'm knocking so hard She isn't responding
Devaki
Called out so you could drink your coffee
What were you doing behind locked doors for so long?
What am I going to do behind locked doors?
Changing my saree of course
(Street vendor calling)
When this King takes up a task, he will succeed (a popular song)
Hey, Mani was looking for you. Did you meet him?
Is he tall Mani? Or the short Mani?
If he is tall Mani, who is the short one?
The one who studies in 3rd Grade, Thavasimani
Who is that?
He is Anbu Uncle's son. He is a bad boy
Why?
Thomas told me. Must be true
Okay. Done with homework?
Will do tomorrow. It's a holiday
What's the occasion?
Its Thiruvalluvar day
I believe he is dead, Aunty
What a pity! Isn't he the bearded grandpa?
Are you also off, aunty?
It is not a central government holiday.
I know why
Why?
I noticed that his photo does not adorn your office walls as opposed to our school
Am I correct?
You are always right sir!
- Ramu, - Oh, mom!
you donkey?
Please keep my secret, aunty
Ramu, do your homework?
Devaki was wearing a new Nylex saree
I noticed it this morning
She earns,she wears;
Not like us menials who work in the kitchen
She is Queen Elizabeth, you see
Why don't you find a job like the younger daughter-in-law.
I will not stand in your way.
Aren't you educated too,
Why don't you step out and take up a job?
That's not acceptable to people like us.
To be seen gossiping with other women and walk among men. No way!
Boy, have I not told you to stay away when elders talk
Go and study
How come Vinny is allowed to sit her'
Don't talk back. Go!
Has she fallen asleep, Mum?
Yes!
Haven't I just told you to go away
Get going!
Mom, I know a secret about Aunty;
What's the secret?
You told me to go!
Okay. Come on, tell us.
She writes a diary! It is the brown one
Don't fib
I swear I saw it
What diary could it be?
He blabbers. He is just a kid
No mom.
Remember that day you wanted to call her out.
I saw Aunty locking the bureau after hiding the diary in it
It has cream pages
Not a big deal. It's just a diary.
She is a working woman and maintains her accounts in that, I'm sure
Let her fill the pages. Off to play and then study.
(Muezzin's call)
Look here, my golden girl!
Mom!
Mom, have you gone up to play?
In here
You looking for something?
Wonder where your aunt kept the key
Which one?
what else? The bureau key
She took it in her handbag
Does she take it with her everyday'
Mom I'm hungry. Come feed me
Wait, damn it
Please come feed me, Mom
I can question you if you were writing a diary
How can I ask such an educated working woman?
She is an officer to boot!
Astrologically, they say times are bad for us
Serve me some rasam, mom, please'
Serve yourself
Don't blame astrology
It depends on us. To make things better
Why only one egg for me? You feed Vinny two eggs!
Why is he saying this after eating both eggs?
What is it' Is this why you called me? Is that all'
Was it so important?
Even on a Sunday? Criticising Devaki is your full time job!
- I care about this family, that's why! - My eyes are burning, Mom!
Doesn't it concern you that your brother gets a raw deal?
Get to the point?
You won't hear a word from me. It's your choice what to do with this
It's my wish! Right!
I'm already maligned in spite of being a woman of few words
Go,
Your wife speaks the truth, boy
I've been an obedient wife for 40 years and I'm doing fine
There you go, again! - Have I ever let down the honour of this family?
We have to protect our honour!
Shut it, both of you!
I have a headache
Listen to me. Ask her why she hides the diary?
So what, We'll ask my brother to deal with her
Do something
Mom, it hurts
just relax
Dad, this is all par for the course with my wife's rivalry with Devaki
Take it with a pinch of salt.
Understand!
Writing a diary is a personal matter.
Let's not make it into an issue
Leave it to me!
What are you doing over there? I'm sitting here with your work
Come, study
You told me to take care of Vinny - Don't say a word!
- Give me the baby - Here you go
Let me broach it with my younger brother
If he is aware of it, we cannot question
No, it's not that...
Why are you so determined to do this, Dad?
Hand me the book, Mom
Okay, I leave it to you then!
Okay, Dad. Leave it to me, You stay quiet
Get your book from there
Mani...
Yes, elder brother?
Come in here for a moment
This is the lesson, mom
Dad, this is a small issue
You focus on the writing
Elder brother, what is it?
Come here. Sit down
You look exhausted?
Blistering heat, brother
Traffic must have been heavy too
Submitted the office project?
that is due tomorrow Is that right?
You've completed it, right?
What's up today, brother?
Enquiring about my work
Cant I be interested in your work?
Go get your notebook.
Nothing really
Apparently, Devaki maintains a diary
Mum and my wife just mentioned it
What about it?
She will misunderstand if I enquire
Can you ask her?
What's there to ask?
What's wrong with keeping a diary
Of course not
They are all worried that it may show our family in bad light
Devaki is not the negative kind of person
It's silly to ask her anything about this
Why do women need a diary?
Will you ask her or not?
Oh oh can you stay calm
He's dealing with it, right'
She has a right to her privacy
What privacy?
Bringing dishonour to the family?
Dad, Let me deal with this
Sit down, Dad
Sit down
So stubborn!
Ask him to watch his mouth
Mani
What is it now, brother?
Well...
How do I put this?
Just ask her, please
I can't. It's an invasion of her privacy
I understand
Suppose there's some negative stuff
It will bring dishonour to our family
We don't even know what she has written
Where's the family dishonor?
Why is she secretive about it, then?
Else, who cares?
What's wrong with her being secretive?
It's not an exam for her to bring it to the courtyard
It's just a diary, Dad!
Look here, son!
A married woman needs no secrecy
Look
Mom, Shut it
What!?
Hold it
Look brother
Let her keep her secrets
Don't you have a right to know her secrets?
When women err, it reflects badly on us men
How can you say such things
Working women have the right to be secretive
Don't you get what your brother is getting at?
Why do you interfere?
Cant you see I'm handling this?
Cant you shut it?
None of this concerns me
I was concerned about your mum's anger
I am occupied with kitchen chores
- Can I get you some coffee? - No thank, mom
Ramu, did you buy the map?
I forgot, mom
You can be peaceful, No diary! No secrecy! - Your forgetfulness will summon me school
No tension! Happy?
Make him some coffee
Go bathe
Get away
Go mind your business, mom
Don't make an issue of it
- Where is he going? - To the shop next door to buy maps
Shall I make coffee for you too?
Give me a map for five rupees
Which map?
- Europe map - Wait
One
Two
Three Four
- Here's your change - Ok
Thank you
Why did you call me?
Bring your handbag
I don't understand
Please understand what I'm saying
Give your handbag, please, dear
Why?
Please, give me your handbag
Just bring it, please
(Street vendor calls out)
It's in that bag
What is in it?
The keys to the bureau you take with you everyday
Yeah, why do you want the key?
Come here, Ramu
Bring that diary
Which diary?
He knows which one; he is the one who saw it
Come here, get that diary
Go on Can't you hear your uncle?
Go bring the diary
- What is all this, Mani? - I told you to go
Here, hold this
Why do you give me the key Go bring it
Why do you give him the key? You go, boy
What's going on here, Mani. Tell me!
Here, you go bring it
This is not right. I'm uncomfortable - Shush! Trust me. I know what I'm doing
That's MY diary
- Why is he sittting here - Why does your sister-in-law want with it?
Don't be angry
- It's personal - You have to trust me on this!
- Understand ? - Why are you doing this?
What does this all mean?
It's nothing
Will you stay silent? Please.
Why give it to me. Over there
Why do you give it to him?
He asked for it! I gave it
If you had asked, I will give it to you
- Why should I be concerned? - What's all this ?
They are curious about your diary entries
Give it to them; Satisfy their curiosity!
I will not give it!!
Devaki, Please don't say that
Please get it from her and read it
No way, please give it to the elders in the family
Okay, No one needs to read
She will do it herself
- Read it, dear - No, I will not!
There's nothing in it that can be construed as wrong
Nothing wrong? Then why so secretive?
Woman, Shut it
He is requesting, right?
That's my diary! It's personal No one has a right to read it
Look here, Devaki!
You don't read it.
Give it to Mani. Let him read
Doesn't even have to do it aloud
If he reassures us there's nothing wrong in it., its fine
Mom, am I correct?
Your husband is the one to read it
It will be private from us all
- Is that okay by you? - I will not allow it!
You leave us with no choice, then Get lost all of you
In spite of us all requesting, you refuse?
what the hell is? written in it, then?
That's my wish
It's MY Diary
Dear, they are a suspicious, right?
Give the diary. I will read it .
Problem solved! Woman, shut your mouth
You are leaving?
Husband, you take it and read it
Cant I read it?
- NO! NO ONE can read it! - I cant read it
Let them sort it out
Do you understand what your are saying?
Seriously? Don't you get it'!
Yes, I know exactly what I am saying
Is that so?
So, my Dad, my Mum, My Elder Brother, His Wife, and even I?
Does it mean you do not respect any of us?
I respect all of you
But, I cannot allow anyone to read this
One last time
Will you give it? Or Not?
NO!
Oh!
Well, I have to read it now!
Give it to me!
LET GO
GIVE IT, DEVAKI!
Mani,
Please don't
Don't do this, please
All of you, listen to this
Oh God!
I try to control my temper. But I can't
Mani, please ...
Wait
Today, I observed women wearing jeans on the road
It was a beautiful sight! Beauty is confidence.
The way you
carry yourself - Mani Stop!
- Mani, Stop reading - If read we will know
Mani, are you going to give it? Or Not?
Let go
- They are fighting. Stop them! - Please
What do you want me to do now?
Devaki!
Did you see her anger?
Hey, where is she going, brother?
Go and see what's up with her?
DEVAKI
Come downstairs
Husband, come quickly!
What happened?
Mani, no problem, right?
I will lead the way
Follow me, please
Sure, sister. We know the address, Amudha Hostel, right?
Send it away
Mom, here you go
- Do you know that hostel? - Nearby temple, brother
Did you eat?
I know very well brother
We need to wash it. Put it with the rest of the dishes
Vinny Baby,
My Darling!
Aren't you a darling!
DEVAKI
'Good morning'
Welcome to Inter division Athletic Championship, held at National College, Cudallore 2006-2007
That's the start of 100 meters race for women
(Girls cheering)
(Girls Chattering)
That will do, ma'am
Girls, keep running
Steady, Steady
This girl is a promising athlete
Good afternoon
I have some good news for you
The National level Competition will be held at New Delhi on the 7th
Sivaranjani Of 2nd year BSc and Chitra and Sujatha of 2nd BA Literature will represent our College
Stop milling around, girls.
I told you to leave long ago
Please leave
Put away everything and leave
Priya, can you call the attender here - Right Away Ma'am!
- I'll be off Ma'am! - Okay
Come on, Block the ball
Come on, block!
Get the ball from me and block
Come, Come
Come
Take the Ball
Dribble the ball
Get the ball from me and block
Come!
Shoot it!
We don't have that custom in our family
That may be their custom, We will follow our family customs
Brother, they told more
Ranjani,
Relative always blame us
We should ignore their damn talk
Understand?
No excuses. I need you here 4 days before the wedding.
Understand? You better be here
We celebrated together 5 years ago as a family at a wedding
Take a look at the invitation I've chosen?
That groom now becomes father of two childrens
The printer will be here in the morning.
He wants the names of the bride and groom, the parents? initials,
Venue and time clearly written in bold Letters without mistakes
Your handwriting is better than mine
So write it all on a blank white sheet
The bridegroom does not want his designation mentioned
But his company UNITED INDIA INSURANCE in bold
- Ranjani... - Coming, Dad
You informed Brother-in-law, right?
You want to speak to the bride, here she is.
Did you see the invitation, Ranjani?
- Is it nice? - Yes
- You liked it? - Nice
Here, Talk to your aunt
Hello!
Yes, Aunty. Go ahead
- Dear - Coming
I am fine, Aunty
And you?
Okay, Aunty
Okay!
(informal chattering. nothing sepcific)
- Sit down - Come, dear
Sit beside him, girl!
Sit down, dear
Can we serve them milk and fruit during the auspicious time itself
Yes it is important to do that now
- Can I give them? - Please give
Hari,
Here you go
You have to Share it with her too
Hari, make some change and keep it ready
For what ?
Looks like she keeps her smiles so precious!!
Hari, don't drink it all by yourself!
The Pongal was salty yesterday
The Sambar was not spicy enough
I had to fix both dishes
I leave for Tiruppur tomorrow to visit my elder son
If you have doubts regarding cooking, ask your mother
Rather call me!
You see,
my son relishes flavourful food
Sure, Ma
(College girls chattering)
Bye
Ranjani,
You wanted No Objection C ertificate(NOC), right?
Yes
Thanks!
- All the best! - bye
TV Sound (Prathiba Patil oath taking ceremony)
Girls,
Why do waste your time waiting..
You will not be allowed to attend class today
You may go.
What is this, Sivaranjani?
When you got married...
Did I not advise you to put off the pregnancy?
I even asked if you understood, remember?
What's the point in bringing me this NOC from your husband?
No point
Go!
Please go
Hello, this is the Physical Director here.
Please cancel Sivaranjani's ticket to Delhi for the National games
I'll explain later
Ok
What is this?
Bangles for you!
Thank you!
Her caste does not approve or have the custom of planned parenthood.
It's a question of masculinity and family honour to become a father immediately
That's what her husband told her
Stop here.
Careful Watch your step, dear
Here you go,
Wait a minute,
I'll pay and send him off
Why don't you return in the same auto, Dad?
No child.
It will cost another Rupees 80.
Then I will have to borrow from your mom
Hang on,
I'll escort you to your classroom
I'll be fine
Dad, you take care
Check the change
- Good morning, madam - Good morning
( church bell )
Priya!
Priya,
Priya, Wake up!
It's time for school
Hurry up
(Mother in law praying to Lord Muruga)
Coffee
Is it pasteurised milk?
no,
it is fresh milk for you
Did you going to wakeup, Hari?
Yes
Why now?
Let him sleep a little longer.
Hey... Show your teeth!
To clean the lower teeth, look down and...
...for upper teeth, look up.
- Brush yourself - Ok ma
Hurry up.
Ranjani,
what are you cooking?
- Fried Okra - Mom, where is remote?
Let me know what you'd like,
Your cooking will not right for me,
I'll take care of it myself
Just hand me the Snake gourd from the fridge
Sure
Do you read all these fiction books?
How does Hari allow you to read such trash?
Ranjani, the towel is missing in the wash room
Yeah, in a minute
Here you go,
Time to leave for school, stop watching TV
Get going
Who will switch it off?
Well, you have the remote!
Why are you picking on the child?
TV so early in the morning, Mom?
Ranjani, News Paper
What?
News paper
Here you go,
Ranjani, my spectacles
Get ready to leave for school
It's getting late
- Specs... - Hurry up, baby
Hurry up, baby
Stop playing,
Go and get ready
Later, okay, baby
Ranjani, have you ironed the white shirt ?
Please wear another shirt, today
I'm yet to pack her lunch
Priya's school bus will be here any minute
The Board meeting can't be postponed for your forgetfulness.
(Sound of radio)
- Please hurry, brother - Just a minute
- I'll get the change later - Ok!
Ragini, shall we play?
Word building
Ok
I'll begin, okay?
- Jasmine, - Do I find a word in 'N' ?
No, last letter is 'E', not 'N'
- The same as Elephant? - Still playing? Come along
Wait, Mom
So learn the concepts...
...that you learn them again And recall these lessons that last with you for ever
Will you write it?
Of course,
Priya!
Remember, it's the big 'Ra'
I know, Mom
Priya
Ragini, let's continue the game in the evening
- Homework all done? - Yes, I finished it all
What subject in the first period, Mom?
Get your bag ready and have your breakfast
Your socks
It's Mathematics. Right?
Ranjani, feed the child breakfast
Right away,
Ranjani, have you seen the insurance receipt?
It's in the cupboard
(Sound from church)
Open your mouth
It's not here Ranjani!
Nothing is proper here
Come, let me feed you
Open your mouth!
No Granny, I can be on my own
Priya, eat slowly
Shall I break it into tiny pieces?
Don't drip on your shirt
It didn't drip, Grandma
I've already checked there
You are spilling all over. See.
Does it say LIC there?
It had fallen on the floor
How would I know, eh?
Bring my breakfast here.
Okay
Two idlis will do
Okay
Have you signed my diary, Mom?
Wait. Mom is serving Dad breakfast
My Math teacher is always on the phone that too in angry mood
Don't talk while eating
They why daddy talking while eating
Won't you ask him? Why are you always blame me?
Granny,
I think I forgot my English 2 notebook in school yesterday
Have you lost it?
Must be in my desk. I'm sure teacher would have kept it safe
I'll take care of it. You go
Don't stuff the idli down her throat
It's the only way to ensure she eats, Mom so early
Else, she will miss the bus.
- Are you going to drop her at school? - No way. I can't do that
Priya, don't keep the idli like cud. Eat it
I am eating, Dad
Mom, get the keys, please
Ranjani, I'm off; Bye, Mom,
Bye, Priya. Take care
Enough
Have you worn your shoes?
Not yet
Here. Open your mouth!
Mom!
Say goodbye to Grandma
Bye, Grandma
My ID card
- OK. go - Take care
(Sunday mass sermon in progress)
(Cartoons running on tv)
Priya, come shut the door
- Watch your hand ! - Bye
We are out of Sucracite; tell me the patient's age
I can find an equivalent tablet of another brand
(Coach's insturctions to athlete heard)
The twain that lore of numbers and of letters give
Are eyes, the wise declare, to all on Earth
Learned are those with vision Not with mere eyes in the face
Blessed are those who get along with others
And leave sad memories when they depart
(Chanting of Lakshmi Mantra)
What he does is important, what I do is trivial
Matthew is intelligent, I, Sathyavarthi am a dunce
Mathew is a genius; I'm know nothing at all
Did you hear that, Hari?
Have I ever said such things to you?
No, you dont But that's how you make us feel
Cricket and newspapers are important But the novels I read are trash
A TV cookery show is a waste of time
He is the primary breadwinner so he needs to get to work early
But ...If I work... remember the Demonetization crisis?
I went early to the Bank to handle the surging crowd
I am a 'Fool' who is being exploited
He flirts with young girls at weddings
Apparently, they are just "little kids", he cajoles me
If I chat even with retired old uncles, I am at fault
Why do you allow such flirting? he asks me
The same lips that criticise the extra salt in the food
Never compliment when the food is flavourful, right?
We don't need you to praise sky high
We cant even hope for a smile of appreciation
We just attended the Sunday mass, right
This Sunday best attire is also his choice
He thinks only he knows the best places to shop
And only his taste in clothes is superior
Once, I bought an outfit I liked
His reaction Yuck! Such bad choice of colours!?
So, different rules apply to married men and women
Can't married women have desires independent of you?
Of course you can have desires
Provided they do not trouble your partners
Don't your desires trouble us all the time?
You should have been a lawyer
She can out beat any man at cross examination
Cross examination! Forgot the cross questioning by your mom and you last month?
Ranjani, I'd gone to the movies with a friend for the matinee show
I was back home before he returned from office
You should have witnessed the cross examination by them
Christ help me!
They stopped short of accusing me of committing Adultery
Matthew, Why don't you learn from your friend Hari?
Teach me your tricks, Hari Anything in particular?
Ranjani is off to Cuddalore
- Alone! - Who lives there?
Her parents lives there, right? She's visiting them
I haven't yet decided about that We are still in discussion
If she is away, who will send Priya to school?
Ranjani, why don't you take Priya with you?
Why should she miss school?
Dad!I can go to school by myself
It's just one day, right? Let Mom go
Grandma can take care of me
Why it is so important to travel on a working day?
Won't they be home any other day?
It's so silly!
Of course, all that we do is silly
You have a valid reason even for spitting on the road too
Sathya, stay out of it
Hari, it's just one day.
That too, to visit her parents What's wrong with that
Just saying
It's your decision, of course You would know better
Actually, I'm here to discuss the group insurance
All those documents are in the living roon Let's move there
Sure.
Tcha! She's in 4th grade, right? Can't she take off two days?
I said I'm off to Cuddalore
Not to visit my parents
Everybody assumed that.
That's fine by me
Ranjani, we need another cup of coffee,
Sure
Hello, tell me, bro!
We've already submitted the Death Certificate, right?
We are in the right?
They have to sort it out How long will this take?
Its getting delayed Hang on, Mom wants to talk
How are you ?
I'm fine. How is Sujatha?
Heard her Dad's sugar levels have shot up. Is he better now?
Oh okay. Hang on, speak to Hari
Tell me, bro
Dad..
Hang on a moment
Mom's leaving
Do you need me to drop you off? Can you manage?
- Not necessary. I'll manage - Okay. Fine.
I'll be back Sure
- Okay - I'll be back
Ranajni is going home
Send me all the documents
Here you go, Mom
I'll be back soon, okay! Go, lock the door
Go on, Lock it! Okay
Priya is not going with her You want to talk to her?
Priya...
What is it, Dad?
Uncle wants to talk to you - I'll call him later
You heard her, right?
Okay.
(TV sound)
Good morning
They said an alumna, Sivaranjani, is waiting for me.
Did she come?
When she came from the Principal's office She was upset about a missing 'cup'
I had to compel her to go get lunch at the canteen
She was on the phone with her husband, I think
She assured him she'd be back home tonight
Where is she now?
Right behind in the storeroom searching for her 'cup'
It's been over an hour now
Hello
What's the issue with the electricity bill?
Why won't they accept a cheque?
If they didn't take the reading why should we be penalised?
Ok, sir Please give contact number
Okay, sir
I will discuss with prinicipal and let you know
Thank you
Did you find it?
Kandasamy!
Yes, Madam
Get the College Storage facility keys from the Vice Principal
I will inform them to hand over the keys to you
Take her to the storage so she can search
Ok Madam!
Let's hope you find the cup there?
It should be there, for sure, Ma'am'
Yes!
Come on, Ma'am
- Sorry, Ma'am - Come on
- Careful - Watch out
Come along
Sivaranjani,
She came all the way from Chennai,
Just to see her championship 'Cup'
I'm slightly disturbed
She is sit down there
She is not listen anything
Very scared
What happened?
I am coming You may go
Sivaranjani.
Sivaranjani
Get up, dear
So much dust, Sivaranjani! Come on, get up
I understand you came to see your cup all the way from Chennai
But what can I do? It's a 25 year old institution
So many athletes won tonnes of cups down the years
We can't preserve them all
By mistake, one or two will go missing
Try to understand . Come
He has to lock up and go home
Come on, get up
The management must have sold it all off by weight
Your cup must have gone in that lot
Listen to Madam
It's getting really late. I have to go all the way to Panruti
I have to lock up the facility
I have to clean up this mess you've created; Have to put away everything.
Come on
Listen to me
Get up
Come
If it was just money, I would have bought it myself
You're back
(Song from Tamil film "Rhythm" playing on the Radio)
Here you go, sister
Thanks, elder brother
(Song from Tamil film "Rhythm" playing on the Radio)
One apple will do, dear
I have dance rehearsals between 3.30 and 5.30 p.m.
- Please inform the tuition teacher - Ranjani, give me breakfast
Also, we have to purchase the ornaments and props for the dance
Aruna stole my pen yesterday, Mom And denied taking it
She lied even to the teacher about it (Mobile ringing )
Please buy me a new pen today, Mom
Sure
Ranjani, get my phone from the room
Bring my spectacles too
What's taking you so long?
Thanks
Remember the Tamil test question we prepared for?
I've had enough, Mom
I made the mistake you warned me about The small "ra" instead of the big "Ra"
I think I'll lose half a mark
Hey
I have a meeting with my clients and agents this evening
I'll be late getting home
Mom will wake up if I ring the bell I'll call, open the door!
Keep dinner ready for me
- Will you be late? - Yeah
You are mixing up the right and left socks
Get me the Diabetes tablet
Mom, this girl troubled us yesterday to get ready for school
Today, she woke up early, ate and is ready on time
What attitude!
Why do you pick on the girl, son?
Ranjani, I'm off; Mom, I'll be back;
Priya, bye
Mom, a science test is scheduled today
Who invented the electric bulb? Thomas Alva Edison
Also... Ice cream is a physical change or chemical change?
Chemical change
Then... Digestive system
Mouth, Food pipe, Stomach, Liver
Then...
Pancreas, Small intestine, Large intestine, Rectum, Anus. That's it.
Who invented Aeroplane? The Wright brothers
Who invented Telephone? Alexander Graham Bell
Bye, Grandma
Take care - Bye, Mom
Bye
It's late, right, pal?
Completed the Math homework?
Yes, I did
SIVARANJANI