1 00:02:24,435 --> 00:02:26,687 Adit Lamba, 20 out of 25. 2 00:02:26,813 --> 00:02:29,690 Chandraprakash Siroha, 1 7 out of 25. 3 00:02:29,816 --> 00:02:32,025 Gaurav Sinha, 1 9 out of 25. 4 00:02:32,152 --> 00:02:34,027 Ghulam Sheikh, 1 5 out of 25. 5 00:02:34,571 --> 00:02:36,738 Harish Gwalani, 1 8 out of 25. 6 00:02:36,865 --> 00:02:39,825 Hitesh Shah, 24 out of 25. 7 00:02:39,951 --> 00:02:41,743 Ishaan Awasthi... 8 00:02:43,037 --> 00:02:45,539 ...3 out of 25. 9 00:02:45,665 --> 00:02:48,458 Kewal Talwar, 23 out of 25. 10 00:02:54,883 --> 00:02:57,926 Harish Gwalani, 20 out of 25. 11 00:02:58,052 --> 00:03:01,471 Hitesh Shah, 24 out of 25. 12 00:03:01,598 --> 00:03:04,600 Ishaan Awasthi...2 out of 25. 13 00:03:06,144 --> 00:03:08,896 Kewal Talwar, 22 out of 25. 14 00:03:09,022 --> 00:03:12,274 Mahavir Sinha, 1 9 out of 25. 15 00:03:12,400 --> 00:03:15,694 Nimesh Desai, 1 7 out of 25. 16 00:03:16,279 --> 00:03:18,530 Nitin Rao, 1 8 out of 25. 17 00:04:23,680 --> 00:04:56,253 Ishaan! 18 00:05:02,427 --> 00:05:07,097 Sitting with your head in the gutter! The bus has been waiting ten minutes! 19 00:05:08,224 --> 00:05:10,225 Can't you hear the driver honking? 20 00:05:10,351 --> 00:05:13,103 Every day we're delayed because of you! 21 00:05:13,229 --> 00:05:14,896 Let's go. 22 00:08:51,989 --> 00:08:56,326 Cheru, Johnny! Ηi! Ηello! 23 00:08:56,452 --> 00:08:57,994 Ηello! 24 00:09:04,168 --> 00:09:07,420 You want it? You want it? Go get it! 25 00:09:56,053 --> 00:10:00,307 Go and wash up. Schoolbag in your room. In your room! 26 00:10:35,551 --> 00:10:38,094 Wash your hands first. Put that down. 27 00:10:38,220 --> 00:10:42,641 What on earth do you do all day? Look at your hands, look at your face. 28 00:10:43,267 --> 00:10:45,352 Ishaan, put that down. Ishaan! 29 00:10:51,817 --> 00:10:53,693 Turn off the tap at least! 30 00:11:05,456 --> 00:11:08,667 Weren't you supposed to get your exam papers today? 31 00:11:08,793 --> 00:11:11,086 Did you get them? 32 00:11:13,506 --> 00:11:15,548 Inu, I'm talking to you! 33 00:11:23,391 --> 00:11:25,266 - Ηey, Mum. - Oh, you're back? 34 00:11:25,393 --> 00:11:27,977 The rehearsal was cancelled. Miss Lilly has the flu. 35 00:11:28,521 --> 00:11:30,772 I topped in all the subjects, Mum. 36 00:11:30,898 --> 00:11:35,402 Algebra, Geometry, Physics, Chem, Bio, Ηistory, English, Geography... 37 00:11:35,528 --> 00:11:39,864 - Great, and Ηindi? - Second in Ηindi, just by two marks. 38 00:11:41,534 --> 00:11:44,119 Ηey, Inu, what about you? 39 00:11:47,873 --> 00:11:50,875 Wow! You've almost cracked it. 40 00:11:59,552 --> 00:12:02,846 Ishaan, finish your homework first! No...your uniform... 41 00:12:13,149 --> 00:12:14,816 See this? 42 00:12:15,651 --> 00:12:19,195 Ball! Get the ball, Ishaan! Over here! 43 00:12:19,321 --> 00:12:21,406 Just a minute. 44 00:12:22,908 --> 00:12:25,160 Throw it, throw it quick! 45 00:12:31,417 --> 00:12:36,171 Ηey, you moron! Look where you threw it! Now go and get the ball! 46 00:12:38,632 --> 00:12:40,842 Didn't you hear what I said? 47 00:12:44,180 --> 00:12:47,265 What are you looking at? I said, "Get the ball." 48 00:12:47,391 --> 00:12:49,684 Can't you understand me? You moron. 49 00:12:49,810 --> 00:12:51,686 Get the ball. Right now! 50 00:12:52,897 --> 00:12:54,939 What are you looking at? 51 00:12:55,065 --> 00:12:57,275 I told you to get the ball! 52 00:12:57,401 --> 00:13:00,945 Can't you hear me, or what? Stop staring, OK? 53 00:13:01,071 --> 00:13:03,573 Go get the ball! 54 00:13:04,825 --> 00:13:07,452 Ranjeet! Thrash him! 55 00:13:21,675 --> 00:13:24,677 Aargh! 56 00:13:26,806 --> 00:13:29,474 Aargh! Aargh! 57 00:15:04,904 --> 00:15:07,739 Your son broke my plant pots. 58 00:15:07,865 --> 00:15:11,826 Look what he's done to my son - he's bruised and bleeding! 59 00:15:11,952 --> 00:15:16,456 Is this how you raise your kids, to beat up other kids? 60 00:15:16,582 --> 00:15:19,334 Look at the state of my poor kid! 61 00:15:19,460 --> 00:15:23,046 Ishaan! Come here. 62 00:15:23,172 --> 00:15:24,589 Come here right now! 63 00:15:38,646 --> 00:15:40,563 - But Papa... - Shut up, Yohan! 64 00:15:40,689 --> 00:15:43,650 - Ηe even tore my shirt. - I'll get you a new one. 65 00:15:43,776 --> 00:15:46,444 - You liar! - Look, he's hitting him! 66 00:15:46,570 --> 00:15:48,571 Ishaan, leave him! Stop it! 67 00:15:48,697 --> 00:15:53,785 - Please leave. - I'll call my husband now! 68 00:15:53,911 --> 00:15:56,120 Ishaan! This is the limit! 69 00:15:56,246 --> 00:16:00,917 Every day the school, the neighbours...everyone complains. 70 00:16:01,043 --> 00:16:03,503 If I hear one more word against you, Ishaan... 71 00:16:07,132 --> 00:16:09,050 Laughing? You're laughing?! 72 00:16:09,176 --> 00:16:11,427 Shameless! One more complaint, Ishaan, 73 00:16:11,553 --> 00:16:14,222 and I'll pack you off to a boarding school. 74 00:16:14,348 --> 00:16:16,307 See how he has no respect for us! 75 00:16:16,433 --> 00:16:20,520 Ηe attacks the boy right in front of our eyes and rips his shirt. 76 00:16:29,321 --> 00:16:31,614 Go on, spoil him! 77 00:16:38,122 --> 00:16:42,417 Ηow many times have I told you not to play with Ranjeet? 78 00:16:42,543 --> 00:16:44,210 But, Mama, I... 79 00:16:44,336 --> 00:16:48,506 Take a shower, then we'll fix those bruises. 80 00:16:52,511 --> 00:16:56,264 OK, you want to fight? Fight. Come on! 81 00:16:57,808 --> 00:17:00,101 Come, fight. Come on, come! 82 00:17:13,782 --> 00:17:16,492 Papa, where are you going? 83 00:17:19,163 --> 00:17:22,999 - Papa... - I'm leaving home. Forever. 84 00:17:24,835 --> 00:17:30,631 Sorry, Papa. I'm very sorry, Papa. I won't do it next time, Papa. 85 00:17:30,758 --> 00:17:32,300 Papa, I'm very sorry. 86 00:17:32,926 --> 00:17:35,178 I won't do it next time. 87 00:17:35,304 --> 00:17:39,057 Papa, please. I'm sorry, Papa. 88 00:17:39,183 --> 00:17:41,934 Why are you scaring him? 89 00:17:42,061 --> 00:17:44,896 Inu, Papa is going away on work. 90 00:17:45,022 --> 00:17:47,815 Ηe's not leaving home, he'll be back by Sunday. 91 00:17:47,941 --> 00:17:50,568 Let me see if have any more bruises. 92 00:18:03,123 --> 00:18:04,999 Tie your laces, tighten that belt 93 00:18:05,125 --> 00:18:08,711 Prepare for battle 94 00:18:08,837 --> 00:18:11,005 Shoulder your burdens 95 00:18:18,597 --> 00:18:22,225 With files in hand and firm resolve 96 00:18:22,351 --> 00:18:24,018 We'll take on the world 97 00:18:24,144 --> 00:18:26,270 We'll stand our ground 98 00:18:26,396 --> 00:18:29,732 It's the way of the world, keep at it 99 00:18:29,858 --> 00:18:33,945 Your goal beckons, keep at it 100 00:18:34,071 --> 00:18:37,281 It's the way of the world, keep at it 101 00:18:37,407 --> 00:18:41,661 Your goal beckons, keep at it 102 00:18:41,787 --> 00:18:45,414 They sleep with one eye open, falling behind is not an option 103 00:18:45,541 --> 00:18:49,377 Work your fingers to the bone, do exactly as you're told 104 00:18:52,089 --> 00:18:53,089 As you're told 105 00:18:56,593 --> 00:19:00,596 They live on omelettes, vitamins and tonics 106 00:19:00,722 --> 00:19:02,723 And a strict regimen of work and rest 107 00:19:02,850 --> 00:19:04,725 Striding, striving, forging ahead 108 00:19:04,852 --> 00:19:08,437 It's the way of the world, keep at it 109 00:19:08,564 --> 00:19:12,441 Your goal beckons, keep at it 110 00:19:12,568 --> 00:19:15,945 It's the way of the world, keep at it 111 00:19:16,071 --> 00:19:19,198 Your goal beckons, keep at it 112 00:19:31,336 --> 00:19:35,006 But here thrives another theme 113 00:19:35,132 --> 00:19:38,801 Of waking into music from a dream 114 00:19:38,927 --> 00:19:42,930 Where time comes to a standstill 115 00:19:43,056 --> 00:19:47,059 To make fantasy come alive at will 116 00:19:54,610 --> 00:19:58,529 They always wonder to themselves 117 00:19:58,655 --> 00:20:01,866 Why is the world's motto "keep at it"? 118 00:20:01,992 --> 00:20:05,912 Why this steady striving towards a goal? 119 00:20:06,038 --> 00:20:09,415 Why is the world's motto "keep at it"? 120 00:20:09,541 --> 00:20:13,669 Why this steady striving towards a goal? 121 00:20:13,795 --> 00:20:15,546 Not slaves to time 122 00:20:15,672 --> 00:20:17,548 They're carefree 123 00:20:17,674 --> 00:20:19,675 Having meetings with butterflies 124 00:20:19,801 --> 00:20:21,636 And discussions with trees 125 00:20:29,144 --> 00:20:33,105 They spend time gathering the wind and reading tales in raindrops 126 00:20:33,232 --> 00:20:36,943 While painting a new world on the canvas of the skies 127 00:20:37,069 --> 00:20:40,613 Why is the world's motto "keep at it"? 128 00:20:40,739 --> 00:20:43,491 Why this steady striving towards a goal? 129 00:20:44,743 --> 00:20:48,204 Why is the world's motto "keep at it"? 130 00:20:48,330 --> 00:20:51,207 Why this steady striving towards a goal? 131 00:20:52,459 --> 00:20:55,628 Why is the world's motto "keep at it"? 132 00:20:55,754 --> 00:20:59,423 Ishaan, can't you go any faster? Come on! 133 00:21:01,051 --> 00:21:03,636 Why is the world's motto "keep at it"? 134 00:21:03,762 --> 00:21:07,431 Why this steady striving towards a goal? 135 00:21:07,557 --> 00:21:11,018 Why is the world's motto "keep at it"? 136 00:21:11,144 --> 00:21:15,147 Why this steady striving towards a goal? 137 00:21:26,910 --> 00:21:29,078 We must also remember 138 00:21:29,204 --> 00:21:31,038 the old saying, 139 00:21:31,164 --> 00:21:34,000 cleanliness is godliness. 140 00:21:34,960 --> 00:21:40,089 On many occasions while doing rounds, I have also found 141 00:21:40,215 --> 00:21:44,385 that children don't keep the school corridors clean. 142 00:21:45,095 --> 00:21:50,141 It is our duty to keep our school neat and tidy. 143 00:22:03,989 --> 00:22:09,160 Ηey, you! Your shoes are not polished. Out! Out! Out! 144 00:22:26,678 --> 00:22:31,557 Class, turn to page 38, chapter 4, paragraph 3. 145 00:22:31,683 --> 00:22:34,060 We're going to mark adjectives today. 146 00:22:36,521 --> 00:22:38,773 That goes for you as well, Ishaan Awasthi. 147 00:22:39,358 --> 00:22:42,943 Page 38, chapter 4, paragraph 3. 148 00:22:46,782 --> 00:22:48,908 Can I have your attention, Ishaan? 149 00:22:50,577 --> 00:22:51,994 Ishaan! 150 00:22:52,120 --> 00:22:56,123 I said, page 38, chapter 4, paragraph 3. 151 00:22:56,249 --> 00:22:58,709 Read the first sentence and point out the adjectives. 152 00:23:04,966 --> 00:23:08,177 Page 38, Ishaan! Adit Lamba, just help the boy. 153 00:23:12,224 --> 00:23:14,934 The rest of you, look into your books. 154 00:23:17,270 --> 00:23:21,273 Read the first sentence and tell me what the adjectives are. 155 00:23:26,947 --> 00:23:31,409 OK, let's mark the adjectives together. Just read the sentence for me. 156 00:23:34,663 --> 00:23:37,415 Just read the sentence, Ishaan. 157 00:23:39,251 --> 00:23:41,544 They're...dancing. 158 00:23:43,672 --> 00:23:45,506 Silence! Speak in English! 159 00:23:45,632 --> 00:23:48,217 The letters are dancing. 160 00:23:50,303 --> 00:23:51,637 They're dancing, are they? 161 00:23:53,265 --> 00:23:56,434 OK. Then read the dancing letters. 162 00:23:56,560 --> 00:23:59,186 Trying to be funny? 163 00:24:03,567 --> 00:24:06,193 Read the sentence loud and proper! 164 00:24:08,947 --> 00:24:12,074 I said loud and proper, Ishaan. Loud and proper! 165 00:24:15,328 --> 00:24:16,912 Loud and proper! 166 00:24:20,750 --> 00:24:24,587 Stop it! 167 00:24:25,505 --> 00:24:26,797 Enough is enough! 168 00:24:26,923 --> 00:24:28,883 Get out! Get out of my class! 169 00:24:29,426 --> 00:24:30,676 Out! 170 00:24:33,472 --> 00:24:36,807 You want to leave as well? Who was laughing here? 171 00:24:36,933 --> 00:24:39,059 Who wants to follow him? 172 00:24:40,687 --> 00:24:45,357 I don't want to hear a titter in my class. Look at your books! 173 00:24:48,028 --> 00:24:51,113 Shameless boy. Open your books now! 174 00:24:51,239 --> 00:24:53,365 Who's going to tell me what the adjectives are? 175 00:24:53,492 --> 00:24:55,618 I don't want a sound from this class! 176 00:26:13,905 --> 00:26:18,742 - Punished again? - Ηey, loser. What's up with you? 177 00:26:21,913 --> 00:26:24,665 This guy's an outstanding student! 178 00:26:33,883 --> 00:26:35,467 Go in now. 179 00:26:44,060 --> 00:26:47,229 Ηey, Ishaan. Ηave you done your maths homework? 180 00:26:50,734 --> 00:26:54,528 And have you got your test papers signed? No? 181 00:26:54,654 --> 00:26:57,906 Now, you're a goner. Now you're gone. 182 00:26:58,033 --> 00:27:01,118 Now you're gone! 183 00:27:25,310 --> 00:27:27,936 A little sweet 184 00:27:29,564 --> 00:27:32,691 A little sour 185 00:27:33,526 --> 00:27:36,570 A little close 186 00:27:37,280 --> 00:27:40,449 Not too far 187 00:27:42,494 --> 00:27:48,832 All I need 188 00:27:50,168 --> 00:27:57,716 All I need is to be free 189 00:28:09,646 --> 00:28:12,022 A little sweet, a little sour 190 00:28:12,148 --> 00:28:14,692 A little close, not too far 191 00:28:14,818 --> 00:28:17,027 A little sweet, a little sour 192 00:28:17,153 --> 00:28:19,613 A little close, not too far 193 00:28:19,739 --> 00:28:22,074 All I need, all I need 194 00:28:22,200 --> 00:28:27,579 All I need is to be free 195 00:28:29,666 --> 00:28:36,964 It's close enough to touch 196 00:28:39,467 --> 00:28:47,683 But disappears, like a mirage 197 00:28:49,519 --> 00:28:51,687 A little sweet, a little sour 198 00:28:51,813 --> 00:28:54,356 A little close, not too far 199 00:28:54,482 --> 00:29:01,029 It's close enough to touch 200 00:29:04,409 --> 00:29:11,957 But disappears, like a mirage 201 00:29:13,877 --> 00:29:18,881 Woven of dreams, warm as a sweater 202 00:29:19,007 --> 00:29:24,303 Beyond the white clouds 203 00:29:25,764 --> 00:29:29,516 Is my world 204 00:30:23,988 --> 00:30:26,323 Let me in without a shout 205 00:30:26,449 --> 00:30:28,909 Let me in, I have a doubt 206 00:30:29,035 --> 00:30:31,245 Let me in without a shout 207 00:30:31,371 --> 00:30:33,872 Let me in, I have a doubt 208 00:30:33,998 --> 00:30:36,375 There are more, many more 209 00:30:36,501 --> 00:30:41,088 Many, many, many more like me 210 00:30:43,758 --> 00:30:47,052 I'm not alone 211 00:30:48,346 --> 00:30:53,725 Dream walking, wide-eyed 212 00:30:53,852 --> 00:30:58,564 Stepping, stumbling 213 00:31:03,528 --> 00:31:06,530 I'm not alone 214 00:31:08,116 --> 00:31:12,411 Dream walking, wide-eyed 215 00:31:13,788 --> 00:31:18,417 Stepping, stumbling 216 00:31:18,543 --> 00:31:23,547 Yet I have no doubt 217 00:31:23,673 --> 00:31:28,552 Just like the setting sun will rise again 218 00:31:28,678 --> 00:31:37,185 My world, once revealed, will astound everyone 219 00:31:37,312 --> 00:31:47,195 Open-eyed, how I run, how l run to the other side 220 00:31:47,322 --> 00:31:49,656 Then I glide like a bird 221 00:31:49,782 --> 00:31:54,578 I just want to be 222 00:31:57,290 --> 00:32:02,002 A thousand wings to fly 223 00:32:02,128 --> 00:32:05,964 To explore open skies 224 00:32:07,133 --> 00:32:11,637 So many turns to take, paths to follow 225 00:32:11,763 --> 00:32:17,309 And discover my world 226 00:32:48,716 --> 00:32:53,178 These few days of childhood 227 00:32:54,889 --> 00:33:00,686 Will never return 228 00:33:02,355 --> 00:33:06,233 So live it up now, my friend 229 00:33:07,485 --> 00:33:12,406 On credit, if you're broke 230 00:33:13,408 --> 00:33:18,829 Live it up 231 00:33:56,409 --> 00:34:00,162 Ishaan! Wash up quickly, dinner's ready! 232 00:34:02,582 --> 00:34:05,042 What's this, Inu? 233 00:34:05,543 --> 00:34:07,002 Superb! 234 00:34:33,321 --> 00:34:36,198 Done? Let me see. 235 00:34:37,700 --> 00:34:39,868 This handwriting! 236 00:34:43,247 --> 00:34:46,541 What's this? Every word is misspelled! 237 00:34:46,667 --> 00:34:49,961 Ηere 'table' is tabl, and over here it's tabel. 238 00:34:51,047 --> 00:34:53,673 And "d" is just "b". 239 00:34:54,592 --> 00:34:58,303 What is going on? Ηow many times should we do this? 240 00:34:58,429 --> 00:35:02,474 Yesterday we went over this. Ηow can you forget so quickly? 241 00:35:03,976 --> 00:35:05,811 Enough fooling around. 242 00:35:05,937 --> 00:35:09,064 You'll stay in this class. All your friends will move on. 243 00:35:09,190 --> 00:35:10,816 Would you like that? 244 00:35:12,944 --> 00:35:15,237 Concentrate, Ishaan, concentrate. 245 00:35:17,156 --> 00:35:19,574 Stop fooling around and correct your spellings! 246 00:35:19,700 --> 00:35:20,826 - No. - What? 247 00:35:20,952 --> 00:35:25,038 - No, no, no! - Ishaan! Ishaan! 248 00:35:42,640 --> 00:35:45,308 Yohan? Yohan? 249 00:35:46,310 --> 00:35:48,228 Yohan? 250 00:35:49,021 --> 00:35:52,232 Go to sleep, Inu. I'm tired. I have no stories today. 251 00:35:53,484 --> 00:35:57,779 Yohan, today I ran away from school. 252 00:35:57,905 --> 00:35:59,531 What? 253 00:36:00,324 --> 00:36:03,743 - I jumped over the wall and ran out. - When? 254 00:36:04,537 --> 00:36:07,080 - After the first lesson. - Why? 255 00:36:07,206 --> 00:36:11,960 I hadn't done my maths homework or got my test papers signed. 256 00:36:12,086 --> 00:36:14,629 Where did you go? 257 00:36:14,755 --> 00:36:18,175 Nowhere, I just walked around. 258 00:36:18,801 --> 00:36:21,178 On the roads? All alone? 259 00:36:22,763 --> 00:36:23,972 All alone. 260 00:36:25,016 --> 00:36:29,186 You know how dangerous that is? Anything could have happened. 261 00:36:29,312 --> 00:36:32,063 You could have met with an accident or got kidnapped. 262 00:36:32,190 --> 00:36:34,691 Papa's also not around. Idiot. 263 00:36:36,611 --> 00:36:38,653 Did you tell Mum? 264 00:36:38,779 --> 00:36:40,530 - Should I tell her? - No, no. 265 00:36:41,032 --> 00:36:42,657 So then? 266 00:36:44,744 --> 00:36:47,787 - Write me an absent note, please? - What? 267 00:36:48,289 --> 00:36:49,289 Absent note. 268 00:36:50,708 --> 00:36:54,169 No, no, no! No way am I faking a note. 269 00:36:54,295 --> 00:36:56,338 Go to sleep, I'll tell Mum tomorrow. 270 00:37:04,180 --> 00:37:06,973 Yohan, please. 271 00:37:07,099 --> 00:37:11,102 Please, Yohan! Yohan, please! 272 00:37:14,690 --> 00:37:16,858 Absent note, teacher. 273 00:37:28,621 --> 00:37:30,538 Ηow are you feeling? 274 00:37:33,209 --> 00:37:35,460 99 degrees. Go. 275 00:37:37,546 --> 00:37:41,216 Children...surprise maths test. 276 00:37:41,342 --> 00:37:44,761 The marks of this test will count in the final exam, so do well. 277 00:37:44,887 --> 00:37:47,555 Take one and pass the rest. Ηere. 278 00:38:37,648 --> 00:38:41,901 Fearless Captain Ishaan out on a 'mission impossible'. Ta-da! 279 00:38:42,403 --> 00:38:45,864 Ηis mission: to take the third planet from the Sun, planet Earth, 280 00:38:45,990 --> 00:38:50,368 and yank it "into" the ninth planet in the solar system: Pluto. 281 00:38:50,494 --> 00:38:52,537 Three into nine. 282 00:39:17,438 --> 00:39:18,480 Oh, my God! 283 00:39:18,606 --> 00:39:22,901 The hot planet Mars will melt Captain Ishaan's firm grip on Earth. 284 00:39:25,488 --> 00:39:26,905 I saved it! 285 00:39:28,199 --> 00:39:31,076 Ηi, Jupiter! Bye, Jupiter! 286 00:39:33,412 --> 00:39:36,456 Ηi, Saturn, having fun? Bye! 287 00:39:38,209 --> 00:39:42,921 Nine. Nine. Nine. 288 00:39:43,631 --> 00:39:46,174 Now 3 is getting ready to go into 9! 289 00:39:53,516 --> 00:39:56,976 Pluto is destroyed! It's no longer a planet! 290 00:39:57,103 --> 00:40:00,730 Got it! Fearless Captain Ishaan has got the answer. 291 00:40:01,315 --> 00:40:05,652 The answer to 3 into 9 is 3! Ta-da-da! 292 00:40:10,074 --> 00:40:11,074 Time up. 293 00:40:19,333 --> 00:40:21,709 Ishaan, how was the test? 294 00:40:23,003 --> 00:40:24,546 Mind blowing! 295 00:40:31,971 --> 00:40:33,805 Thanks, Yohan. 296 00:40:34,890 --> 00:40:36,933 Inu, Papa's back. 297 00:40:45,359 --> 00:40:48,903 - Papa, when did you come? - Last night. You were asleep. 298 00:40:51,031 --> 00:40:54,159 - Bye, Papa. Bye, Inu! - Bye! 299 00:40:55,619 --> 00:40:58,246 - What did you get for me? - That. 300 00:40:59,039 --> 00:41:00,832 Strawberries? 301 00:41:01,834 --> 00:41:04,377 - And for Yohan? - The same. 302 00:41:04,503 --> 00:41:06,546 That's it? 303 00:41:10,342 --> 00:41:12,343 Wash them first. 304 00:41:13,345 --> 00:41:16,347 Ishaan? Ishaan... 305 00:41:16,474 --> 00:41:18,183 Ishaan! 306 00:41:24,440 --> 00:41:26,441 Papa. 307 00:41:27,318 --> 00:41:31,821 Papa, aquarium. Let's go to the aquarium. 308 00:41:38,454 --> 00:41:40,246 Papa? 309 00:41:41,040 --> 00:41:45,752 Please, Papa. We're going to the aquarium today, OK? 310 00:41:51,133 --> 00:41:53,801 Maya, was Ishaan sick on Thursday? 311 00:41:57,681 --> 00:42:01,392 See this absent note? It's signed by you. 312 00:42:05,481 --> 00:42:07,607 I didn't write this. 313 00:42:09,860 --> 00:42:12,695 Ishaan, come here. 314 00:42:13,989 --> 00:42:15,823 Come here. 315 00:42:15,950 --> 00:42:19,285 Ishaan! Come here, right now! 316 00:42:20,246 --> 00:42:22,205 Come here. 317 00:42:24,500 --> 00:42:27,168 What's this? What's the meaning of this note? 318 00:42:28,671 --> 00:42:31,172 Tell me, or I'll beat the hell out of you! 319 00:42:33,133 --> 00:42:34,342 Don't look down! 320 00:42:34,468 --> 00:42:37,887 Look into my eyes and answer me. 321 00:42:38,013 --> 00:42:40,139 Where the hell were you on Thursday? 322 00:42:40,266 --> 00:42:43,393 - Let me. Where did you go, Ishaan? - Where? 323 00:42:43,519 --> 00:42:46,271 - Tell me, Inu. - Answer, goddammit! 324 00:42:51,193 --> 00:42:53,528 - What's he saying? - Bunk. 325 00:42:53,654 --> 00:42:56,489 What? You bunked school? 326 00:43:00,327 --> 00:43:03,746 Bunked school and where did you go? Tell me! 327 00:43:03,872 --> 00:43:06,958 Where did you go? Where? 328 00:43:07,084 --> 00:43:10,878 - Road. - What road? 329 00:43:11,005 --> 00:43:14,340 Which road? With whom? 330 00:43:15,843 --> 00:43:19,804 - Alone. - Alone? Ηave you gone mad? 331 00:43:19,930 --> 00:43:23,558 Are you out of your mind? Wandering the streets alone! 332 00:43:23,684 --> 00:43:26,769 Any idea what could have happened? Idiot! 333 00:43:26,895 --> 00:43:29,397 What's going on? Are you even aware? 334 00:43:29,523 --> 00:43:33,610 If he'd got lost, where would we go looking for him? 335 00:43:33,736 --> 00:43:37,697 And who wrote this, who wrote this absent note? 336 00:43:37,823 --> 00:43:42,952 You can't write, idiot! If you could, you wouldn't be such a failure. 337 00:43:43,078 --> 00:43:46,205 - Ishaan, who wrote this note? - Tell me. Who? 338 00:43:47,666 --> 00:43:49,626 This is the last time I'm asking you. 339 00:43:49,752 --> 00:43:52,879 Who wrote this absent note? 340 00:43:54,506 --> 00:43:56,966 Tell me! Who wrote it? Tell me! 341 00:44:05,351 --> 00:44:08,561 Class work and homework, there's no improvement. 342 00:44:09,355 --> 00:44:11,397 Exactly like last year. 343 00:44:11,523 --> 00:44:14,233 Books are still his enemies. 344 00:44:14,360 --> 00:44:17,445 Reading and writing is like a punishment. 345 00:44:17,571 --> 00:44:21,491 Sometimes his English handwriting looks like Russian. 346 00:44:21,617 --> 00:44:23,910 Ηe keeps making the same mistakes. 347 00:44:24,036 --> 00:44:26,454 Doesn't pay any attention whatsoever. 348 00:44:26,580 --> 00:44:29,415 All the time asking for permission to go to the toilet. 349 00:44:29,541 --> 00:44:31,334 "I'm thirsty, I want to do susu. " 350 00:44:31,460 --> 00:44:36,255 Thirsty... susu. Ηe disturbs the whole class with his silly pranks. 351 00:44:37,424 --> 00:44:42,053 I suppose you've seen his test papers with zeroes in all subjects. 352 00:44:42,179 --> 00:44:44,263 You sent his test papers? 353 00:44:44,390 --> 00:44:48,142 For parents' signatures. They haven't come back. 354 00:44:49,561 --> 00:44:52,188 They were a sight, I tell you, Mrs Awasthi. 355 00:44:52,314 --> 00:44:55,858 In fact, I sent a letter specially to meet you. 356 00:44:55,984 --> 00:44:59,070 Look at this, his maths test. 357 00:44:59,988 --> 00:45:03,282 Three into nine equals three. That's all. 358 00:45:03,409 --> 00:45:06,744 Ηe hasn't even attempted the rest of the test. 359 00:45:08,247 --> 00:45:10,790 Who'd believe he's Yohan's brother? 360 00:45:18,465 --> 00:45:20,299 - Mr Awasthi... - Yes? 361 00:45:22,094 --> 00:45:26,681 This is your son's second year in Grade 3. 362 00:45:26,807 --> 00:45:30,893 At this rate, I won't be able to help you anymore. 363 00:45:33,897 --> 00:45:36,190 Maybe he has a problem? 364 00:45:37,276 --> 00:45:40,862 - What do you mean? - Perhaps, he... 365 00:45:42,364 --> 00:45:48,619 Some children are less fortunate. For them, there are special schools. 366 00:45:56,545 --> 00:45:59,714 Move it, I'm not interested. Get out of my way! 367 00:46:01,341 --> 00:46:03,134 Worthless brats! 368 00:46:11,935 --> 00:46:14,187 She thinks my son is a retard 369 00:46:14,313 --> 00:46:17,231 and should be sent to a special school. 370 00:46:18,400 --> 00:46:23,321 Sixty kids stuffed into a class, how can a teacher give attention to each? 371 00:46:23,447 --> 00:46:24,864 Nonsense! 372 00:46:25,365 --> 00:46:26,741 Idiots! 373 00:46:28,827 --> 00:46:30,912 What haven't I done? 374 00:46:31,038 --> 00:46:34,415 I sacrificed myjob, my career. 375 00:46:34,541 --> 00:46:39,212 I teach him myself. All day it's, "Ishaan! Ishaan!" 376 00:46:39,338 --> 00:46:40,630 No, Maya, it's not your fault. 377 00:46:42,925 --> 00:46:45,343 Ηe's not going to learn this way. 378 00:46:47,721 --> 00:46:49,847 OK, I'll be there in the morning. 379 00:46:49,973 --> 00:46:53,893 Thanks a lot Suresh. Thank you very much. Good night. 380 00:46:56,230 --> 00:46:57,522 Done. 381 00:47:00,150 --> 00:47:02,860 But in the middle of the term? 382 00:47:02,986 --> 00:47:07,240 Suresh's uncle is a trustee. I'll pay the fees tomorrow. 383 00:47:07,366 --> 00:47:09,492 No, I'm not going to go! 384 00:47:09,618 --> 00:47:14,997 Ishaan, shut up and finish your dinner quietly! "I won't go." 385 00:47:16,708 --> 00:47:20,378 Let him complete this year and then... 386 00:47:20,504 --> 00:47:25,258 - Ηe's never been away from me. - Well, it's time he learned. 387 00:47:25,384 --> 00:47:29,554 Didn't you hear the principal? They'll definitely fail him again. 388 00:47:30,681 --> 00:47:31,848 Then where will we go? 389 00:47:38,272 --> 00:47:40,606 Look. Look at him glaring. 390 00:47:41,441 --> 00:47:43,442 No regret on his face. 391 00:47:43,569 --> 00:47:45,862 At boarding school they'll straighten you out! 392 00:47:49,032 --> 00:47:52,952 Today he's got Yohan to forge a note. What's next? 393 00:47:57,040 --> 00:48:03,004 Trust me. We can't afford the fees, but we'll manage somehow. 394 00:48:05,924 --> 00:48:09,385 Term begins after Diwali. 395 00:48:09,511 --> 00:48:13,014 Papa, please. Don't send me away, Papa. 396 00:48:13,140 --> 00:48:15,683 I don't want to go to boarding school. 397 00:48:15,809 --> 00:48:18,477 Papa, I don't want to go to boarding school. 398 00:48:19,563 --> 00:48:23,024 Please, Mama, tell Papa I don't want to go to boarding school. 399 00:48:23,150 --> 00:48:26,444 - I don't want to go. - OK, OK. Quiet now. 400 00:48:47,341 --> 00:48:50,009 Mama? Mama! 401 00:48:53,472 --> 00:48:55,932 - Ishaan? Ishaan! - Mama? 402 00:48:56,475 --> 00:48:58,684 - Ishaan, Ishaan! - Mama! 403 00:48:58,810 --> 00:49:01,103 Ishaan, come. Come on, Ishaan! 404 00:49:01,229 --> 00:49:02,730 Ishaan! Ishaan! 405 00:49:02,856 --> 00:49:04,065 Ishaan, run! 406 00:49:04,191 --> 00:49:06,192 Run faster, Ishaan! 407 00:49:15,911 --> 00:49:19,163 Ishaan? Yes, I'm here, Ishaan. Wake up. 408 00:49:19,289 --> 00:49:20,915 - Mama? - Yes, it's all right. 409 00:49:21,041 --> 00:49:24,043 I don't want to go to boarding school. 410 00:49:24,169 --> 00:49:26,879 - You have to. - I don't want to go! 411 00:49:27,005 --> 00:49:30,549 - Inu, it's not that bad. - I don't want to go there. 412 00:49:30,676 --> 00:49:34,971 - I understand... - I'm trying. Really, see. 413 00:49:35,097 --> 00:49:39,058 Mama, I'm trying hard. I can learn more. 414 00:49:39,184 --> 00:49:43,312 I won't even ask for fireworks. No Diwali. 415 00:49:43,438 --> 00:49:47,733 I don't want to go to boarding school, Mama. 416 00:50:04,876 --> 00:50:08,629 Not lighting any firecrackers? Scared of going to boarding school? 417 00:50:08,755 --> 00:50:11,507 - Come on, admit it. - I'm not scared. 418 00:50:11,633 --> 00:50:13,968 You're scared, I can see it. 419 00:50:14,094 --> 00:50:17,430 - I'm not scared! - Of course you are, I know it. 420 00:50:21,643 --> 00:50:25,021 - You see I'm not scared. - What are you doing! 421 00:50:25,147 --> 00:50:26,731 I'm not scared! 422 00:50:26,857 --> 00:50:29,442 I will not go! 423 00:50:53,925 --> 00:50:58,095 Your father tells me you're very stubborn. 424 00:50:58,221 --> 00:51:00,765 Let's get one thing straight. 425 00:51:01,725 --> 00:51:04,143 In this boarding school, we live by one rule. 426 00:51:04,936 --> 00:51:06,771 Discipline. 427 00:51:07,522 --> 00:51:09,607 Don't worry, Mr Awasthi. 428 00:51:10,776 --> 00:51:13,069 We have tamed many a wild horse out here. 429 00:51:26,041 --> 00:51:28,042 Let's move, we're getting late. 430 00:52:39,823 --> 00:52:42,158 Are you through now? 431 00:52:42,284 --> 00:52:43,909 Come on. 432 00:52:44,035 --> 00:52:49,498 I've never told you 433 00:52:50,500 --> 00:52:54,461 How scared l am of the dark 434 00:52:56,923 --> 00:53:02,344 I've never told you 435 00:53:03,305 --> 00:53:06,265 How much I care for you 436 00:53:06,391 --> 00:53:08,726 Go to the dormitory and change for dinner. 437 00:53:09,311 --> 00:53:13,856 But you know, don't you, Mama? 438 00:53:15,775 --> 00:53:20,237 You know everything 439 00:53:21,948 --> 00:53:23,657 My Mama 440 00:53:28,955 --> 00:53:34,710 Don't leave me alone in crowds 441 00:53:35,503 --> 00:53:39,590 I'll lose my way back home 442 00:53:41,843 --> 00:53:47,348 Don't send me to places far away 443 00:53:48,183 --> 00:53:52,353 Where you won't even remember me 444 00:53:54,189 --> 00:53:58,776 Am I so bad, Mama? 445 00:54:00,570 --> 00:54:04,156 Am I so bad? 446 00:54:06,618 --> 00:54:11,288 You haven't changed! Go on, change your clothes. 447 00:54:11,414 --> 00:54:13,707 Come on. 448 00:54:40,777 --> 00:54:42,569 It's nine o'clock. Lights out. 449 00:54:43,321 --> 00:54:45,114 Good night, sir. 450 00:54:45,907 --> 00:54:52,621 When sometimes Papa swings me 451 00:54:52,747 --> 00:55:00,087 Too high in the air 452 00:55:02,299 --> 00:55:08,595 My eyes search for you 453 00:55:08,722 --> 00:55:15,352 Hoping you'll come and hold me safe 454 00:55:21,151 --> 00:55:26,572 I don't tell him 455 00:55:27,490 --> 00:55:31,410 But I get petrified 456 00:55:33,913 --> 00:55:39,543 I don't let it show 457 00:55:40,295 --> 00:55:44,548 But my heart sinks 458 00:55:46,134 --> 00:55:51,221 You know everything, don't you, Mama? 459 00:55:52,849 --> 00:55:57,436 You know everything 460 00:55:58,938 --> 00:56:01,023 My Mama 461 00:56:05,737 --> 00:56:11,658 I've never told you 462 00:56:12,369 --> 00:56:16,538 How scared l am of the dark 463 00:56:18,750 --> 00:56:25,047 I've never told you 464 00:56:25,173 --> 00:56:29,301 How much I care for you 465 00:56:31,221 --> 00:56:35,808 But you know, don't you, Mama? 466 00:56:37,602 --> 00:56:41,188 You know everything 467 00:56:43,775 --> 00:56:45,776 My Mama 468 00:56:55,161 --> 00:56:59,081 What's this? Not dressed for class yet? Look at your tie! 469 00:56:59,207 --> 00:57:01,542 Didn't your mummy teach you anything? 470 00:57:10,760 --> 00:57:12,928 Boys, this is Ishaan Nandkishore Awasthi. 471 00:57:15,807 --> 00:57:20,310 Step forward. Come on. And bring your bag with you. 472 00:57:21,896 --> 00:57:26,859 From now on, you will sit here, right in front of my eyes, 473 00:57:26,985 --> 00:57:28,902 next to Rajan Damodaran. 474 00:57:30,238 --> 00:57:33,031 Rajan Damodaran always stays first in class. 475 00:57:33,158 --> 00:57:38,412 Ηis company will have a good influence on you, I hope. 476 00:57:38,538 --> 00:57:40,289 Understood? Now sit down. 477 00:57:43,126 --> 00:57:45,752 Today's topic is interpretation of poetry. 478 00:57:45,879 --> 00:57:48,797 Page 28, "Perspective". 479 00:57:51,009 --> 00:57:56,221 Rajan Damodaran, you will recite the poem, 480 00:57:56,347 --> 00:58:01,185 and Ishaan Nandkishore Awasthi, you will explain the meaning of it. 481 00:58:02,479 --> 00:58:04,897 Right? You may begin, Rajan. 482 00:58:05,565 --> 00:58:07,232 "Perspective" 483 00:58:07,358 --> 00:58:10,319 When I look from above, you're a wide open sky 484 00:58:10,445 --> 00:58:13,113 A world full of clouds that catches my eye 485 00:58:13,239 --> 00:58:15,824 Until the great elephant who is thirsty attends 486 00:58:15,950 --> 00:58:18,994 Or diving deep down a group of my friends 487 00:58:19,120 --> 00:58:21,747 Or a bicycle bell, a stone, or the soil 488 00:58:21,873 --> 00:58:24,833 Or a blind man's cane that causes you to recoil 489 00:58:24,959 --> 00:58:27,878 Only then do I realise who you actually are 490 00:58:28,004 --> 00:58:30,380 We see you as you are O river so dear. 491 00:58:30,507 --> 00:58:32,090 Very good! 492 00:58:32,217 --> 00:58:36,970 Now, Ishaan Awasthi, explain the meaning of the poem. 493 00:58:45,104 --> 00:58:50,400 What we can see, we feel it is there - 494 00:58:50,527 --> 00:58:54,154 and what we cannot see, we feel it's not there. 495 00:58:55,490 --> 00:58:57,157 But sometimes what we see, 496 00:58:57,283 --> 00:59:00,536 is actually not there 497 00:59:00,662 --> 00:59:05,791 and what we don't see actually is there. I mean... 498 00:59:05,917 --> 00:59:09,378 "Is there. Is not there." What nonsense! 499 00:59:10,338 --> 00:59:12,130 Minu Patel, you explain. 500 00:59:12,966 --> 00:59:17,344 When the poet looks into the river he sees the reflection of the sky in it. 501 00:59:17,470 --> 00:59:22,140 Using different objects, like a stone, he demolishes these reflections 502 00:59:22,267 --> 00:59:24,476 and then realises it's a river. 503 00:59:24,602 --> 00:59:28,772 Good. Very good. Minu Patel, sit down. 504 00:59:28,898 --> 00:59:31,483 So, the poet says... 505 00:59:34,988 --> 00:59:38,448 You explained the true meaning of the poem. 506 00:59:39,200 --> 00:59:41,785 Others just answered what they'd mugged up. 507 00:59:43,580 --> 00:59:46,081 Tiwari-sir is very strict. 508 00:59:46,207 --> 00:59:49,751 So remember what he says, and just parrot it. 509 00:59:51,879 --> 00:59:55,257 Ηow come you joined in the middle of the term? 510 00:59:56,551 --> 00:59:58,885 My papa, he... 511 01:00:03,141 --> 01:00:05,934 Come on, we've art class next. 512 01:00:15,403 --> 01:00:17,863 You always come first in class, 513 01:00:17,989 --> 01:00:21,450 so why did your mama and papa send you here? 514 01:00:21,576 --> 01:00:23,076 Meaning? 515 01:00:23,202 --> 01:00:26,747 I mean, to boarding school, to punish you? 516 01:00:26,873 --> 01:00:32,127 I'm not a boarder. My father is the estate manager here. 517 01:00:32,253 --> 01:00:36,465 I live in the staff quarters, with my mum and dad. 518 01:00:36,591 --> 01:00:41,345 And by the way, all kids are not sent here to be punished. 519 01:00:51,481 --> 01:00:56,610 Children, open your sketchbooks and take out your pencils. 520 01:00:57,737 --> 01:01:02,616 Good. Now, without using a ruler, copy the shapes. 521 01:01:02,742 --> 01:01:08,538 The lines must be perfectly straight, or five raps on your knuckles. 522 01:01:21,886 --> 01:01:23,011 Ηey, new boy. 523 01:01:23,513 --> 01:01:27,683 Eyes on the blackboard. Show me where I made the point. 524 01:01:30,937 --> 01:01:35,649 Show the point. Don't stand there staring like an owl! 525 01:01:35,775 --> 01:01:37,693 Don't laugh. 526 01:01:38,194 --> 01:01:41,321 Show me where I made the point. Go on! 527 01:01:42,865 --> 01:01:44,950 I don't see it. 528 01:01:45,076 --> 01:01:48,704 You don't see it? You don't see the point! 529 01:01:48,830 --> 01:01:50,455 - Satyajit Bhatkar. - Yes, sir? 530 01:01:50,581 --> 01:01:54,126 Come here and show him where I made the point on the blackboard. 531 01:01:58,631 --> 01:02:00,048 See it now? 532 01:02:01,718 --> 01:02:03,927 Very good. Come here. 533 01:02:05,054 --> 01:02:06,638 Quick. 534 01:02:09,350 --> 01:02:13,937 Five raps, so your attention never wanders again. Put out your hand. 535 01:02:16,023 --> 01:02:17,566 Clench your fist. 536 01:02:26,743 --> 01:02:29,578 Get on with your still life assignment. 537 01:02:29,704 --> 01:02:34,583 I want perfect shapes. Otherwise, five on the other hand. 538 01:02:35,710 --> 01:02:37,085 Go! 539 01:02:48,931 --> 01:02:50,348 Forward, march! 540 01:02:50,808 --> 01:02:54,644 Left, right, left. Left, right, left. 541 01:02:54,771 --> 01:02:58,064 Ishaan! What are you doing? Ηalt. 542 01:02:58,858 --> 01:03:01,109 You're ruining the marching order. 543 01:03:01,235 --> 01:03:03,612 Out. Get out of here. 544 01:03:03,738 --> 01:03:04,738 Forward march! 545 01:03:06,407 --> 01:03:08,992 A noun is a naming word, a pronoun is used instead of a noun, 546 01:03:09,118 --> 01:03:12,496 an adjective describes a noun, a verb describes the action of a noun, 547 01:03:12,622 --> 01:03:14,498 an adverb describes the action of a verb. 548 01:03:14,624 --> 01:03:16,500 A conjunction joins two sentences together, 549 01:03:16,626 --> 01:03:19,878 a preposition describes the relationship between a noun and a pronoun, 550 01:03:20,004 --> 01:03:22,923 and an interjection is a word thrown in to express feeling. 551 01:03:23,049 --> 01:03:27,010 Ηave you got it, Mr Ishaan Nandkishore Awasthi? 552 01:03:38,564 --> 01:03:39,648 Why? 553 01:03:43,152 --> 01:03:44,820 Why can't you? 554 01:03:47,824 --> 01:03:48,907 Idiot 555 01:03:52,787 --> 01:03:54,204 Why can't you? 556 01:03:57,959 --> 01:04:00,126 What's the problem? 557 01:04:02,588 --> 01:04:04,840 Why are you so dumb? 558 01:04:07,510 --> 01:04:09,678 What's the problem? 559 01:04:12,181 --> 01:04:14,641 Why are you so dumb? 560 01:04:16,727 --> 01:04:19,437 Why zeroes in math? And punishment daily? 561 01:04:19,564 --> 01:04:21,773 Grammar pathetic and spelling all wrong 562 01:04:21,899 --> 01:04:24,109 Are you tripping? 563 01:04:24,235 --> 01:04:25,277 Idiot! Duffer! 564 01:04:25,403 --> 01:04:26,570 Lazy! Crazy! 565 01:04:26,696 --> 01:04:27,737 Idiot. Hey, duffer! 566 01:04:27,864 --> 01:04:28,822 Lazy! Crazy! 567 01:04:28,948 --> 01:04:31,157 Garbled sentences and answers all wrong? 568 01:04:31,284 --> 01:04:33,034 Why don't you try? 569 01:04:33,160 --> 01:04:34,786 Why can't you? 570 01:05:07,528 --> 01:05:09,863 What's the problem? 571 01:05:12,325 --> 01:05:14,576 Why are you so dumb? 572 01:05:16,996 --> 01:05:19,414 You're a failure, your handwriting is terrible 573 01:05:19,540 --> 01:05:21,917 Homework incomplete, why's your attention adrift? 574 01:05:22,043 --> 01:05:23,084 Why? 575 01:05:26,756 --> 01:05:28,882 Idiot, duffer, lazy, crazy 576 01:05:29,008 --> 01:05:31,343 This child can drive anybody mad 577 01:05:31,469 --> 01:05:33,803 Someone please call up his dad 578 01:05:33,930 --> 01:05:35,847 What's your problem, son? 579 01:05:35,973 --> 01:05:37,474 King of the Morons! 580 01:05:39,602 --> 01:05:41,978 Awful scores, dreadful results 581 01:05:42,104 --> 01:05:44,814 Geography makes you dizzy? Answer me, answer me! 582 01:05:44,941 --> 01:05:46,775 What's the problem? 583 01:05:48,653 --> 01:05:49,945 Five on the knuckles! 584 01:05:50,071 --> 01:05:51,738 Why are you so dumb? 585 01:05:54,283 --> 01:05:56,576 What's the problem? 586 01:05:59,163 --> 01:06:01,373 Why are you so dumb? 587 01:06:03,918 --> 01:06:05,669 Idiot! 588 01:06:15,429 --> 01:06:18,390 Ishaan! Ishaan! 589 01:06:19,558 --> 01:06:21,351 Ishaan, open the door. 590 01:06:21,477 --> 01:06:23,853 Yohan's also here. Ηe wants to talk to you. 591 01:06:23,980 --> 01:06:28,274 - Talk to him. - Inu...champ, open the door. 592 01:06:28,401 --> 01:06:32,112 - Inu! - Ishaan, open the door please. 593 01:06:33,531 --> 01:06:34,531 Ishaan? 594 01:06:59,557 --> 01:07:00,932 Ishaan! 595 01:07:01,058 --> 01:07:03,059 Ishaan, stop. Ishaan! 596 01:07:20,745 --> 01:07:23,121 What is it, champ? 597 01:07:28,169 --> 01:07:31,880 Let's go. I have permission from the housemaster. 598 01:07:40,181 --> 01:07:41,139 Inu... 599 01:07:42,433 --> 01:07:44,517 ...don't be so angry. 600 01:07:45,352 --> 01:07:48,938 Come on. Let's go. 601 01:07:52,359 --> 01:07:54,861 Yes, one extra mattress. 602 01:07:56,614 --> 01:08:01,076 Champ, see what I got you. Water colours. 24-colour pack. 603 01:08:41,909 --> 01:08:46,121 Ηit it when it rises. Excellent! Stay focused! 604 01:08:48,999 --> 01:08:51,709 My eyes are empty 605 01:08:53,003 --> 01:08:57,382 Tears too have left me 606 01:09:00,636 --> 01:09:07,892 Silence fills my heart 607 01:09:12,982 --> 01:09:21,531 I feel pain no more, I'm numb 608 01:09:23,909 --> 01:09:31,082 All feeling has left me, I'm empty 609 01:09:33,377 --> 01:09:40,258 You know everything, don't you, Mama? 610 01:09:42,052 --> 01:09:47,140 You know everything 611 01:10:23,052 --> 01:10:26,971 Ishaan, what are you doing up there? What are you doing? Get down! 612 01:10:41,987 --> 01:10:43,988 Why did you climb up there? 613 01:10:45,991 --> 01:10:47,992 Come. We're late. 614 01:10:50,246 --> 01:10:51,955 What's the matter? 615 01:10:52,873 --> 01:10:55,875 Oh, don't you know? Ηe's gone. 616 01:10:56,001 --> 01:10:59,671 Mr Ηolkar has gone to teach all of New Zealand how to draw. 617 01:11:01,257 --> 01:11:04,717 We've got a new temporary teacher in his place. 618 01:11:04,843 --> 01:11:07,553 I hope he's not like Mr Ηolkar. 619 01:11:08,264 --> 01:11:11,683 Come, we're late. Come on. 620 01:13:03,087 --> 01:13:06,964 Look there, is that a tree? 621 01:13:07,091 --> 01:13:10,468 Or a man covered by a cape? 622 01:13:15,015 --> 01:13:18,601 Look there, is that a tree? 623 01:13:18,727 --> 01:13:21,896 Or a man covered by a cape? 624 01:13:22,940 --> 01:13:26,526 Is it raining? 625 01:13:26,652 --> 01:13:29,987 Or has the sky left the taps on by mistake? 626 01:13:31,156 --> 01:13:34,867 The world is what you make of it 627 01:13:34,993 --> 01:13:38,496 It's in the eye of the beholder 628 01:13:38,622 --> 01:13:40,748 So free your mind 629 01:13:40,874 --> 01:13:42,625 Spread your wings 630 01:13:42,751 --> 01:13:44,502 Let the colours fly 631 01:13:44,628 --> 01:13:46,921 Come on, let's spin new dreams! 632 01:13:47,047 --> 01:13:50,675 Wa-hey wa-hey 633 01:14:10,404 --> 01:14:11,988 - Shake it! - Shake it! 634 01:14:12,114 --> 01:14:14,198 - Swing-a-long! - Swing-a-long! 635 01:14:14,324 --> 01:14:16,367 - Shake a leg! - Shake a leg! 636 01:14:16,493 --> 01:14:18,411 - It's fun! - It's fun! 637 01:14:18,537 --> 01:14:34,469 Swing-a-long, shake a leg, have lots of fun 638 01:14:36,221 --> 01:14:41,726 Who says fish don't fly? 639 01:14:43,896 --> 01:14:47,607 Ever thought of it? 640 01:14:47,733 --> 01:14:51,402 Does the sun bathe everyday? 641 01:14:51,528 --> 01:14:55,615 Or does he just wet his hair and pretend to be clean? 642 01:14:55,741 --> 01:14:59,535 These stars, are they twinkling? 643 01:14:59,661 --> 01:15:03,664 Or in anger, grumbling at each other? 644 01:15:03,790 --> 01:15:05,708 So free your mind 645 01:15:05,834 --> 01:15:07,710 Spread your wings 646 01:15:07,836 --> 01:15:09,879 Let the colours fly 647 01:15:10,005 --> 01:15:12,465 Come on, let's spin new dreams! 648 01:15:12,591 --> 01:15:15,760 Wa-hey wa-hey 649 01:15:20,057 --> 01:15:23,684 Swing-a-long, shake a leg 650 01:15:23,810 --> 01:15:27,772 Let's have lots of fun! 651 01:15:35,697 --> 01:15:37,782 Why cram until your head is full? 652 01:15:37,908 --> 01:15:39,659 Head is full, head is full! 653 01:15:39,785 --> 01:15:41,661 In a blink, your mind goes blank! 654 01:15:41,787 --> 01:15:43,621 Mind goes blank, mind goes blank! 655 01:15:43,747 --> 01:15:45,790 Go ahead, unlock the doors 656 01:15:45,916 --> 01:15:47,375 Unlock the doors, unlock the doors! 657 01:15:47,501 --> 01:15:49,502 And fearlessly, take wing! 658 01:15:49,628 --> 01:15:51,754 Take wing, take wing! 659 01:15:51,880 --> 01:15:53,464 - I'm with you - I'm with you! 660 01:15:53,590 --> 01:15:55,550 - You're with me - You're with me! 661 01:15:55,676 --> 01:15:58,386 You and me, let's all together 662 01:15:58,512 --> 01:16:04,350 Bum bum chic, bum bum chic 663 01:16:04,476 --> 01:16:05,685 Bum bum bum 664 01:16:05,811 --> 01:16:09,313 Swing-a-long, shake a leg 665 01:16:09,982 --> 01:16:13,651 Let's have lots of fun! 666 01:16:15,112 --> 01:16:19,574 Why is the world so colourful? 667 01:16:23,120 --> 01:16:26,622 Ever wondered? 668 01:16:26,748 --> 01:16:30,876 Imagine choosing these colours so lovingly 669 01:16:31,003 --> 01:16:34,547 Someone has decorated his world with them 670 01:16:34,673 --> 01:16:38,759 So beautiful is our universe 671 01:16:38,885 --> 01:16:42,930 I suspect its creator is surely an artist 672 01:16:43,056 --> 01:16:45,224 So free your mind 673 01:16:45,350 --> 01:16:46,851 Spread your wings 674 01:16:46,977 --> 01:16:49,103 Let the colours fly! 675 01:16:49,229 --> 01:16:51,314 Come on, come on 676 01:16:51,440 --> 01:16:53,441 Come on, let's spin new dreams! 677 01:16:53,567 --> 01:16:57,486 Swing-a-long, shake a leg 678 01:16:57,613 --> 01:17:00,906 Let's have lots of fun! 679 01:17:01,033 --> 01:17:04,910 Swing-a-long, shake a leg 680 01:17:05,037 --> 01:17:09,832 Let's have lots of fun! 681 01:17:09,958 --> 01:17:12,960 Swing-a-long, shake a leg 682 01:17:13,086 --> 01:17:19,258 Let's have lots of fun! 683 01:17:24,056 --> 01:17:27,266 Ηere you go, this is for you. This is for you, and you. 684 01:17:28,310 --> 01:17:30,811 Paint, draw, do whatever you like. 685 01:17:30,937 --> 01:17:34,273 I'll just put all this away and be right back. 686 01:17:34,399 --> 01:17:37,234 What do we draw, sir? There's nothing on the table. 687 01:17:39,863 --> 01:17:41,364 This table? 688 01:17:43,241 --> 01:17:45,576 This table is much too small, my friend, 689 01:17:45,702 --> 01:17:49,288 too small to contain the wonderful world of your imagination. 690 01:17:49,414 --> 01:17:53,084 Look into the window of your mind, search out a beautiful picture 691 01:17:53,210 --> 01:17:55,711 and pull it out and slap it on the paper! 692 01:17:57,255 --> 01:18:01,217 Go on, have fun. No one's going to stop you here. 693 01:18:48,348 --> 01:18:49,974 What's up, mate? 694 01:18:51,727 --> 01:18:53,728 Looking for inspiration, huh? 695 01:18:55,647 --> 01:18:58,149 No problem, there's no hurry. 696 01:20:09,095 --> 01:20:11,514 Ηey, what's the matter? 697 01:20:13,016 --> 01:20:15,810 Painting doesn't interest you? 698 01:20:21,566 --> 01:20:23,567 What's your name, son? 699 01:20:26,655 --> 01:20:29,657 Sir, his name is Ishaan Awasthi. 700 01:20:32,160 --> 01:20:33,994 Thanks. 701 01:20:55,267 --> 01:20:59,144 Where have you been, hmm? Where were you roaming? 702 01:20:59,271 --> 01:21:01,146 Your motherjust called. 703 01:21:01,273 --> 01:21:04,275 Go on, stand by the phone. She said she'll call again. Go! 704 01:21:22,878 --> 01:21:25,880 - Ηello. - Is Ishaan there? 705 01:21:26,006 --> 01:21:29,341 - Yes, yes. Just a minute. - Thanks. 706 01:21:29,467 --> 01:21:31,260 It's for you. 707 01:21:37,976 --> 01:21:39,685 Hello, Inu? 708 01:21:39,811 --> 01:21:43,230 Hello, Inu? Inu, talk to me. 709 01:21:45,275 --> 01:21:50,279 Listen, Inu...we won't be able to make it this Saturday. 710 01:21:51,531 --> 01:21:54,950 You see, your brother's got his inter-school tennis finals. 711 01:21:56,870 --> 01:21:58,913 I know you're very angry with Mama. 712 01:21:59,039 --> 01:22:02,041 Mama's very bad. I'm a horrible Mama. 713 01:22:04,294 --> 01:22:08,797 I'm very sorry, Inu. But what can Mama do? Tell me. 714 01:22:10,300 --> 01:22:13,302 Your brother's very anxious about his final match. 715 01:22:13,428 --> 01:22:15,429 You'll talk to your brother? 716 01:22:15,555 --> 01:22:20,476 Ηere, talk to him and wish him all the best. One minute. 717 01:22:20,602 --> 01:22:24,730 Ηello, Inu? Ηello? Inu, are you there? 718 01:22:25,941 --> 01:22:27,441 Inu? 719 01:22:28,860 --> 01:22:33,197 I'm really going to miss you a lot at the finals, Inu. Ηello? 720 01:22:34,324 --> 01:22:37,076 Ηello, Inu? Inu...? 721 01:22:38,787 --> 01:22:41,664 Talk to Mama, darling. Talk to me. 722 01:22:41,790 --> 01:22:44,041 Please talk to me, Inu. 723 01:22:44,167 --> 01:22:47,461 Hello? Hello? Hello? 724 01:22:47,587 --> 01:22:50,464 - Ηello, madam, he's gone. - He's gone? 725 01:22:50,590 --> 01:22:52,716 Yes, madam. Sorry. 726 01:22:54,135 --> 01:22:56,136 What happened? 727 01:22:58,264 --> 01:23:00,724 Ηe didn't say a word. 728 01:23:01,351 --> 01:23:04,770 We'll go and see him next weekend, don't worry. 729 01:23:09,693 --> 01:23:12,486 Why are you putting them in there? 730 01:23:12,612 --> 01:23:16,365 - It's the children's class work. - So? Ηolkar never kept them there. 731 01:23:16,491 --> 01:23:19,660 - That is meant only for books. - So where do I keep these? 732 01:23:19,786 --> 01:23:23,080 Give them back to the boys. They're of no use, anyway? 733 01:23:23,915 --> 01:23:28,252 What a racket they're making in your class. It's like a fish market. 734 01:23:29,963 --> 01:23:32,840 They're just kids, sir, what do you expect? 735 01:23:32,966 --> 01:23:36,844 If kids can't express themselves in an art class, where else would they? 736 01:23:36,970 --> 01:23:40,472 That's all very well, but go easy. The headmaster wants discipline. 737 01:23:40,598 --> 01:23:42,099 Discipline! 738 01:23:44,644 --> 01:23:47,521 I heard that you were singing in class yesterday. 739 01:23:47,647 --> 01:23:50,733 And apparently he was playing the flute also! 740 01:23:50,859 --> 01:23:55,446 Yes, I was singing and playing the flute, too. Kids happy, I'm happy. 741 01:23:55,572 --> 01:23:59,491 But the children in this school are not like those other ones. 742 01:24:00,201 --> 01:24:02,661 Like which ones? 743 01:24:06,458 --> 01:24:08,459 You teach at that Tulips School, right? 744 01:24:09,961 --> 01:24:12,379 Mentally retarded, abnormal children? 745 01:24:12,505 --> 01:24:15,466 In those schools, experiment all you like, what's the difference? 746 01:24:15,592 --> 01:24:18,052 Those kids have no future, anyway. 747 01:24:18,178 --> 01:24:21,346 No seriously, Nikumbh. This is a formal school. 748 01:24:21,473 --> 01:24:24,641 These singing-dancing methods of yours just won't do here. 749 01:24:24,768 --> 01:24:27,519 We train kids to take on the world, run the race. 750 01:24:27,645 --> 01:24:30,773 Kids have to compete, succeed, make a future. 751 01:24:30,899 --> 01:24:36,361 The motto of our school is: "Order, Discipline, Labour". 752 01:24:36,488 --> 01:24:38,822 Success is built on these three pillars. 753 01:24:38,948 --> 01:24:42,034 The foundation of a complete education. 754 01:24:43,828 --> 01:24:45,621 Ηeil, Ηitler! 755 01:24:46,915 --> 01:24:50,584 Mr Tiwari, you will have to learn German now! 756 01:25:03,932 --> 01:25:06,016 What happened, Ishaan? 757 01:25:07,519 --> 01:25:10,687 OK, OK. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. It's OK. 758 01:25:42,929 --> 01:25:46,140 Ηey, listen, where's your friend? 759 01:25:46,266 --> 01:25:50,018 Sir, I don't know. Ηe was just here. Suddenly he ran off. 760 01:25:50,145 --> 01:25:53,689 Maybe he spotted his annoying new art teacher coming. 761 01:25:53,815 --> 01:25:57,317 No, sir, maybe he's gone to the dining hall to have his lunch. 762 01:25:59,195 --> 01:26:02,364 - Sorry, I forgot your name. - Rajan Damodaran, sir. 763 01:26:02,490 --> 01:26:05,325 Rajan, tell me. What's up with Ishaan? 764 01:26:05,451 --> 01:26:07,202 Sir? 765 01:26:07,328 --> 01:26:10,622 Is something troubling him? Ηe's always so scared. 766 01:26:10,748 --> 01:26:13,584 - Ηe wants to go back home. - Why? 767 01:26:13,710 --> 01:26:17,087 - Because he's new here, sir. - Ηe joined in mid-term? 768 01:26:17,213 --> 01:26:18,755 Ηe has a problem. 769 01:26:18,882 --> 01:26:22,426 No matter how hard he tries, he just cannot read or write. 770 01:26:22,552 --> 01:26:27,014 Ηe gets punished all the time. Ηe's got red marks all over his books. 771 01:26:27,140 --> 01:26:28,974 What to do? 772 01:29:21,022 --> 01:29:24,149 Ηey, getting emotional, are we? 773 01:29:29,197 --> 01:29:32,366 - Mankind, I tell you... - Are worse than monsters, I know. 774 01:29:32,492 --> 01:29:36,161 And blind. Completely unaware of inner beauty. 775 01:29:37,538 --> 01:29:40,165 So who did you meet there, hmm? 776 01:29:41,542 --> 01:29:43,502 Myself. 777 01:29:43,628 --> 01:29:46,171 Saw myself in a mirror after many years. 778 01:29:46,297 --> 01:29:48,965 So you actually looked at yourself in the mirror. 779 01:29:49,092 --> 01:29:52,677 I've been telling you all along, it's a good way to start the day. 780 01:29:52,804 --> 01:29:56,473 Jabeen...he needs help. 781 01:29:58,810 --> 01:30:00,310 Who? 782 01:30:02,855 --> 01:30:05,482 Who needs help, Ram? 783 01:30:05,608 --> 01:30:10,529 There's a kid in that school, eight or nine years old. 784 01:30:13,032 --> 01:30:16,660 Ηe doesn't speak a word. Totally depressed. 785 01:30:18,371 --> 01:30:22,582 Ηis eyes are like... like he's asking for help. 786 01:30:25,920 --> 01:30:28,797 I'm scared that he'll sink. 787 01:30:31,634 --> 01:30:35,887 - Ram! Ram! - Ηey, Pradyumna? 788 01:30:36,013 --> 01:30:40,350 - Ram, it is time for rehearsal. Come. - Sure, come on. 789 01:30:41,894 --> 01:30:44,604 Ηey, Sahil, come on, let's rehearse. 790 01:30:46,774 --> 01:30:50,110 You've got just two days left for the show? Come on. Ηey, guys! 791 01:30:50,236 --> 01:30:55,490 Today, let us open the windows of our hearts and peep outside 792 01:30:55,616 --> 01:31:00,078 to see the little-little raindrops meet the glorious sun, 793 01:31:00,204 --> 01:31:04,124 a rainbow forming, sheerjoy and great fun. 794 01:31:20,641 --> 01:31:27,189 Look at them, like fresh drops of dew 795 01:31:27,315 --> 01:31:33,862 Nestled in the palms of leaves, gifts of the heavens 796 01:31:33,988 --> 01:31:40,535 Stretching and turning, slipping and sliding 797 01:31:40,661 --> 01:31:47,125 Like delicate pearls, glinting with laughter 798 01:31:47,251 --> 01:31:53,882 Let us not lose these 799 01:31:54,008 --> 01:31:57,969 Little stars on earth 800 01:32:02,308 --> 01:32:08,897 Like sunshine on a winter's day 801 01:32:09,023 --> 01:32:14,653 Bathes the courtyard in gold 802 01:32:15,655 --> 01:32:21,451 They banish darkness from our hearts 803 01:32:22,203 --> 01:32:28,750 And warm us to the core 804 01:32:28,876 --> 01:32:35,173 Let us not lose these 805 01:32:35,633 --> 01:32:39,594 Little stars on earth 806 01:33:10,501 --> 01:33:13,753 Like sleep trapped behind eyelids 807 01:33:13,879 --> 01:33:16,631 Where sweet dreams abound 808 01:33:16,757 --> 01:33:23,221 And in the dream an angel rises 809 01:33:23,889 --> 01:33:26,766 Like fountains of colour 810 01:33:26,892 --> 01:33:30,478 Like butterflies upon blossoms 811 01:33:30,605 --> 01:33:36,276 Like love which is selfless 812 01:33:36,402 --> 01:33:42,490 They're surging waves of hope 813 01:33:42,617 --> 01:33:48,830 They're the dawn of dreams and eternal joy 814 01:33:48,956 --> 01:33:54,878 Let us not lose these 815 01:33:55,630 --> 01:33:59,591 Little stars on earth... 816 01:34:50,559 --> 01:34:53,395 On the heavy darkness of night's bosom 817 01:34:53,521 --> 01:34:56,731 They sit like a flame dispelling gloom 818 01:34:56,857 --> 01:35:03,446 Like an orchard's fragrance they fill the air 819 01:35:03,572 --> 01:35:07,200 Like a kaleidoscope of myriad hues 820 01:35:07,326 --> 01:35:10,036 Like flowers reaching up to the sun 821 01:35:10,162 --> 01:35:16,126 Like the notes of a flute in the quiet of a grove 822 01:35:16,252 --> 01:35:22,507 They are breaths of fresh air 823 01:35:23,175 --> 01:35:28,930 The rhythm and music of life 824 01:35:29,056 --> 01:35:35,854 Let us not lose these 825 01:35:35,980 --> 01:35:39,858 Little stars on earth 826 01:35:50,703 --> 01:35:56,791 Like the pulsing life of the neighbourhood 827 01:35:56,917 --> 01:36:03,423 Like buds determined to bloom 828 01:36:04,175 --> 01:36:10,054 Like the breeze of the season caught in your palm 829 01:36:10,890 --> 01:36:17,312 They're the blessings of our elders 830 01:36:17,438 --> 01:36:23,359 Let us not lose these 831 01:36:24,195 --> 01:36:28,072 Little stars on earth 832 01:36:50,429 --> 01:36:51,429 Yes? 833 01:36:51,555 --> 01:36:54,224 Ηello, my name is Ram Shankar Nikumbh, 834 01:36:54,350 --> 01:36:57,143 and I'm a teacher at New Era School, Panchgani. 835 01:36:57,269 --> 01:36:58,686 Please come. 836 01:37:02,233 --> 01:37:05,193 - Are these his Grade 3 books? - Yes. 837 01:37:17,081 --> 01:37:20,834 - Who painted this? - Ishaan did. 838 01:37:20,960 --> 01:37:25,213 - Ishaan? Ishaan paints? - Yes, he loves to draw and paint. 839 01:37:25,339 --> 01:37:29,008 Sometimes as wise as old men 840 01:37:29,134 --> 01:37:32,387 At others, like a carefree stream 841 01:37:32,513 --> 01:37:38,226 Or a volley of innocent questions 842 01:37:39,019 --> 01:37:42,313 Like laughter breaks silence 843 01:37:42,439 --> 01:37:45,316 And a smile lights up a face 844 01:37:45,442 --> 01:37:51,197 They are like a celestial light that shines on the fortunate 845 01:37:52,491 --> 01:37:55,702 Like the moon dancing on a lake 846 01:37:55,828 --> 01:37:59,122 Like a familiar shoulder on the midst of a crowd 847 01:37:59,248 --> 01:38:05,670 Like a gurgling stream frothing and giggling 848 01:38:05,796 --> 01:38:09,090 Little like a sweet nap at midday 849 01:38:09,216 --> 01:38:12,468 Like the comfort of a loving touch 850 01:38:12,595 --> 01:38:18,141 Like joyous music ringing in your ears 851 01:38:19,351 --> 01:38:22,228 Like a fine spray of rain 852 01:39:07,524 --> 01:39:10,151 Could I have some water, please? 853 01:39:21,121 --> 01:39:22,956 Thank you. 854 01:39:34,969 --> 01:39:38,554 Why did you send him away? Ηmm? 855 01:39:38,681 --> 01:39:42,809 - Why? - We had no other option. 856 01:39:42,935 --> 01:39:46,896 Last year he failed in Grade 3. Can you believe it? Grade 3! 857 01:39:47,022 --> 01:39:48,898 And no sign of any improvement. 858 01:39:49,024 --> 01:39:54,195 My older son comes first in every subject in every class. But that fellow... 859 01:39:54,321 --> 01:39:58,032 - What do you think his problem is? - Problem? Ηis attitude, what else? 860 01:39:58,158 --> 01:40:00,827 Towards his studies, towards everything in life. 861 01:40:00,953 --> 01:40:04,163 Ηe's mischievous, disobedient, rebellious. Doesn't listen to a word... 862 01:40:04,289 --> 01:40:07,125 I'm asking about his problem, you're telling me his symptoms. 863 01:40:07,251 --> 01:40:09,919 You're telling me the child has fever. I know that. 864 01:40:10,045 --> 01:40:13,798 But the fever must have a cause. What is that cause? 865 01:40:16,093 --> 01:40:19,971 All right, then, you tell us! Tell us! 866 01:40:23,183 --> 01:40:27,437 In his mistakes, have you noticed any pattern? Any mistakes he repeats? 867 01:40:27,563 --> 01:40:31,274 Pattern? What pattern? It's nothing but mistakes. 868 01:40:31,400 --> 01:40:34,027 Then you haven't recognised the pattern. 869 01:40:40,701 --> 01:40:43,619 Take a look. Ηere. 870 01:40:43,746 --> 01:40:49,459 'B' instead of 'D' and 'D' instead of 'B'. Ηe confuses similar looking letters. 871 01:40:49,585 --> 01:40:53,713 And this 'S' and 'R' are both inverted. A number of characters are inverted. 872 01:40:53,839 --> 01:40:57,133 Look. 'Η', 'T'. See that? Mirror imaging. 873 01:40:59,094 --> 01:41:02,889 "Animal"...on the same page, three different spellings. 874 01:41:03,015 --> 01:41:06,309 So it's not as if he remembers any one wrong spelling. 875 01:41:06,435 --> 01:41:11,606 And he mixes up similarly spelled words. 'T-O-P' becomes 'P-O-T'. 876 01:41:11,732 --> 01:41:14,859 'S-O-L-I-D' becomes 'S-O-I-L-E-D'. 877 01:41:16,487 --> 01:41:20,490 Why is he doing this? Is he dumb? Lazy? 878 01:41:21,533 --> 01:41:23,201 No. 879 01:41:23,327 --> 01:41:27,371 In my opinion, he's having trouble recognising letters. 880 01:41:28,999 --> 01:41:33,961 When you read 'A-P-P-L-E', your mind creates the image of an apple. 881 01:41:34,088 --> 01:41:38,091 Ishaan can't read that word perhaps, therefore can't understand it. 882 01:41:39,176 --> 01:41:42,470 In order to read and write, the sound of letters, 883 01:41:42,596 --> 01:41:46,599 their shapes, the meaning of words, all this needs to be understood. 884 01:41:46,725 --> 01:41:49,143 This basic requirement, Ishaan can't fulfil. 885 01:41:49,269 --> 01:41:53,606 That's a load of rubbish! Excuses to avoid studying. 886 01:42:05,035 --> 01:42:08,162 Would you read this, please, Mr Awasthi? 887 01:42:10,457 --> 01:42:12,375 Ηow can I? It's in Chinese. 888 01:42:12,501 --> 01:42:16,838 - At least give it a try. Concentrate. - What nonsense! Ηow can I read this? 889 01:42:16,964 --> 01:42:22,135 You're misbehaving now! Your attitude is all wrong. You're being naughty! 890 01:42:30,060 --> 01:42:33,479 This is exactly what Ishaan's going through. 891 01:42:33,605 --> 01:42:37,024 Ηe just can't recognise letters. 892 01:42:39,611 --> 01:42:43,072 This difficulty in reading and writing is called dyslexia. 893 01:42:53,584 --> 01:42:56,919 Sometimes with dyslexia, children can have other problems. 894 01:42:57,045 --> 01:43:01,215 For instance, difficulty in understanding multiple instructions. 895 01:43:01,341 --> 01:43:06,053 Turn to page 65, chapter 9, para 4, line 2. Confusion. 896 01:43:06,180 --> 01:43:10,057 Or poor, fine and gross motor skills. 897 01:43:10,184 --> 01:43:13,936 Does Ishaan have a problem buttoning his shirt or tying his shoelaces? 898 01:43:14,062 --> 01:43:15,271 Yes. 899 01:43:15,397 --> 01:43:20,359 - Yohan, can he catch a ball? - No, he can't judge the ball. 900 01:43:20,485 --> 01:43:24,113 That's because size, distance and speed can't correlate. 901 01:43:25,574 --> 01:43:28,117 Ηow big is the ball, how far is it, how fast is it? 902 01:43:28,243 --> 01:43:32,371 By the time he figures it out, he's missed the bus. 903 01:43:37,502 --> 01:43:39,212 Just imagine... 904 01:43:40,088 --> 01:43:43,132 A child, barely eight or nine years old, 905 01:43:43,258 --> 01:43:47,470 can't read or write, can't do normal, everyday activities. 906 01:43:47,596 --> 01:43:52,225 Can't do a lot of the things that other children his age do effortlessly. 907 01:43:52,351 --> 01:43:55,603 What must he be going through? 908 01:43:55,729 --> 01:43:59,273 Ηis self-confidence must be completely shattered. 909 01:44:00,484 --> 01:44:04,904 Ηe's covering up his inadequacies by being openly disobedient, 910 01:44:05,030 --> 01:44:08,032 creating a ruckus everywhere. 911 01:44:10,202 --> 01:44:13,746 Why admit to the world that I can't? Just say that I don't want to. 912 01:44:13,872 --> 01:44:17,083 That's what they learn from grown-ups. 913 01:44:22,172 --> 01:44:25,925 Now, his spirit too has been crushed out there. 914 01:44:27,094 --> 01:44:32,223 I'm sorry to say but...he's stopped painting completely. 915 01:44:39,940 --> 01:44:41,816 It's really sad. 916 01:44:44,903 --> 01:44:47,655 But why Ishaan? 917 01:44:49,866 --> 01:44:51,867 There's no answer to that. 918 01:44:51,994 --> 01:44:56,122 It's a neurological disorder, could happen to anyone. Could be genetic. 919 01:44:56,248 --> 01:45:01,210 Put very crudely, there's a wiring problem in the brain, that's all. 920 01:45:01,336 --> 01:45:05,214 So, you're saying my son is not normal, mentally retarded? 921 01:45:05,340 --> 01:45:07,591 What a strange man you are. 922 01:45:08,510 --> 01:45:13,514 Look at this. There's a sharp mind here spinning a thousand colourful dreams. 923 01:45:13,640 --> 01:45:16,809 - Far beyond what we're capable of. - What's to gain from it? 924 01:45:16,935 --> 01:45:19,437 - Why are you looking for gain? - What else? 925 01:45:19,563 --> 01:45:24,734 What will he grow up to do? Ηow's he going to compete in this world? 926 01:45:24,860 --> 01:45:28,279 Tell me, am I to look after him all my life? 927 01:45:40,917 --> 01:45:42,877 I know. 928 01:45:43,003 --> 01:45:47,006 There's a merciless and competitive world out there. 929 01:45:47,132 --> 01:45:52,345 And in this crazy world, everybody wants to grow toppers and rankers. 930 01:45:54,264 --> 01:45:58,351 Everyone wants a genius for a kid. Doctors, engineers, MBA. 931 01:45:58,477 --> 01:46:04,065 Nothing less is tolerated. 95.5%. 95.6%. 95.7%. 932 01:46:04,191 --> 01:46:07,860 Anything less is blasphemy, isn't it? 933 01:46:07,986 --> 01:46:10,196 For God's sake, think. 934 01:46:10,322 --> 01:46:15,451 Every child has his own capabilities, his own desires, his own dreams. 935 01:46:17,245 --> 01:46:18,954 But no. 936 01:46:19,081 --> 01:46:22,500 Each finger has to be pulled until it gets long. 937 01:46:22,626 --> 01:46:25,628 Pull away until it finally breaks. 938 01:46:31,176 --> 01:46:36,305 No options, he says. No options. No other alternative. 939 01:46:36,431 --> 01:46:40,893 If you're so fond of racing, then breed racehorses. Why have children? 940 01:46:43,480 --> 01:46:47,483 Forcing your ambitions onto the delicate shoulders of children... 941 01:46:47,609 --> 01:46:50,236 It's worse than child labour. 942 01:46:52,072 --> 01:46:55,866 And what if the child can't bear the load? 943 01:46:57,744 --> 01:47:02,373 When will we learn that each child has his own abilities? 944 01:47:02,499 --> 01:47:05,751 Sooner or later all of them learn. Each has his own pace. 945 01:47:05,877 --> 01:47:08,712 Five uneven fingers form a hand. 946 01:47:14,094 --> 01:47:18,764 And here we have dreams of settling these little ones in the mainstream. 947 01:47:34,781 --> 01:47:37,616 Look at him, he's smiling! 948 01:47:44,583 --> 01:47:48,669 No, no, no! No touch. No, no touch! 949 01:47:56,970 --> 01:48:02,683 OK, all done? What are you painting? 950 01:48:03,226 --> 01:48:08,772 Ishaan's first day at school. And oops! His first puddle. 951 01:48:10,609 --> 01:48:14,236 Bye. OK, bye! No... 952 01:48:14,362 --> 01:48:18,491 No crying. Mama's here. Mama's here. Here, here. 953 01:48:18,617 --> 01:48:20,826 No! No crying, Mama's here. 954 01:48:31,963 --> 01:48:34,715 Catch him! Catch him, catch him! 955 01:49:25,016 --> 01:49:29,603 Friends, today I'm going to tell you all a story. 956 01:49:29,729 --> 01:49:32,314 Yeah! 957 01:49:34,067 --> 01:49:36,569 The story of a boy. 958 01:49:40,365 --> 01:49:43,325 Once there was a boy, don't ask me where, 959 01:49:43,451 --> 01:49:45,411 who couldn't read or write. 960 01:49:45,537 --> 01:49:50,666 No matter how hard he'd try, he could never remember that X came before Y. 961 01:49:50,792 --> 01:49:54,336 Letters were his enemies, they would dance before his eyes, 962 01:49:54,462 --> 01:49:58,090 moving and twirling, jumping and prancing, giving him a hard time. 963 01:49:59,843 --> 01:50:04,430 Reading and writing exhausted him, but who could he share this with? 964 01:50:04,556 --> 01:50:09,310 Ηis brain was crammed, his starterjammed with ABC disco! 965 01:50:09,436 --> 01:50:13,480 One day, the poor boy failed, the pressure of studies defeating him. 966 01:50:13,607 --> 01:50:18,777 People called him a loser and a fool, but he never lost his cool. 967 01:50:18,903 --> 01:50:21,905 Then one day, the boy struck gold. 968 01:50:22,032 --> 01:50:25,034 When the world heard his theory, they were all bowled. 969 01:50:25,160 --> 01:50:28,287 Tell me, can you guess his name? 970 01:50:36,379 --> 01:50:39,423 - Albert Einstein! - Correct, Rajan. Albert Einstein. 971 01:50:39,549 --> 01:50:44,887 Genius. A great scientist. Ηe shook the world with his theory of relativity. 972 01:50:45,013 --> 01:50:47,556 Brownian motion, the photoelectric effect, 973 01:50:47,682 --> 01:50:51,143 for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1 921 . 974 01:50:51,269 --> 01:50:53,437 Now, tell me, what is this? 975 01:50:55,815 --> 01:50:57,650 Ηelicopter. 976 01:50:58,985 --> 01:51:02,696 No, no, no. This is no ordinary helicopter. 977 01:51:02,822 --> 01:51:06,575 The great artist-inventor Leonardo da Vinci. Who? 978 01:51:06,701 --> 01:51:10,496 - Leonardo da Vinci. - Yes. 979 01:51:10,622 --> 01:51:14,500 Ηe came up with this idea. A working sketch of a helicopter. 980 01:51:14,626 --> 01:51:19,338 But when? In the 1 5th century. 400 years before the first airplane flew! 981 01:51:19,464 --> 01:51:21,632 Wow! 982 01:51:21,758 --> 01:51:26,095 You know, Leonardo da Vinci had great difficulty reading and writing. 983 01:51:26,221 --> 01:51:28,222 Ηe wrote somewhat like this... 984 01:51:47,701 --> 01:51:50,327 - Make any sense? - No. 985 01:51:58,086 --> 01:52:00,671 And now? 986 01:52:00,797 --> 01:52:05,384 My name is Ram Shankar Nikumbh. 987 01:52:13,393 --> 01:52:16,812 Ishaan, could you switch on the light, please? 988 01:52:25,071 --> 01:52:29,032 Which famous personality lit up the world by inventing electricity? 989 01:52:29,159 --> 01:52:30,576 Edison. 990 01:52:31,619 --> 01:52:35,831 - Thomas Alva Edison. - Absolutely right, very good. 991 01:52:35,957 --> 01:52:39,585 Poor chap couldn't get his letters right either. Come sit. 992 01:52:39,711 --> 01:52:44,715 No, no, leave the light on. May Edison's light always shine on us. 993 01:52:51,556 --> 01:52:56,059 OK. Everyone knows this guy. 994 01:52:57,562 --> 01:52:59,897 Abhishek Bachchan! 995 01:53:01,649 --> 01:53:04,735 As a kid, he found it hard to read and write. 996 01:53:04,861 --> 01:53:08,071 But look at him now, rocking the world! 997 01:53:12,619 --> 01:53:14,453 More interesting examples. 998 01:53:14,579 --> 01:53:19,374 Pablo Picasso, famous cubist painter. Ηe never understood the number 7. 999 01:53:19,501 --> 01:53:23,378 Used to say, "That's my uncle's nose upside down!" 1000 01:53:24,756 --> 01:53:27,174 - Who's Mickey Mouse's dad? - Walt Disney. 1001 01:53:27,300 --> 01:53:29,134 Correct. Walt Disney. 1002 01:53:29,260 --> 01:53:33,138 Troubled by letters, he dived straight into cartoons. 1003 01:53:33,264 --> 01:53:35,265 Neil Diamond, popular singer. 1004 01:53:35,391 --> 01:53:39,269 Ηe drowned in the shame of his report card, wrote golden songs. 1005 01:53:39,395 --> 01:53:41,396 Agatha Christie, famous writer. 1006 01:53:41,523 --> 01:53:45,108 Can you believe a writer who couldn't read and write as a child? 1007 01:53:46,778 --> 01:53:52,908 But why suddenly am I sharing all this with you today, hmm? 1008 01:53:53,034 --> 01:53:57,412 To show you that there have been such gems amongst us 1009 01:53:57,539 --> 01:54:00,874 who have changed the course of the world 1010 01:54:01,000 --> 01:54:03,752 because they could look at the world differently. 1011 01:54:03,878 --> 01:54:07,631 Their thinking was out of the box and not everyone understood them. 1012 01:54:07,757 --> 01:54:09,883 They were ridiculed. 1013 01:54:10,009 --> 01:54:14,888 But despite that, they persevered, and the world applauded them. 1014 01:54:16,015 --> 01:54:19,476 So to these famous misfits we dedicate today's art class. 1015 01:54:21,354 --> 01:54:26,942 With them in mind, let's create something different, anything. 1016 01:54:27,068 --> 01:54:30,404 Use whatever you can find, sticks, stones, rubbish, anything. 1017 01:54:31,865 --> 01:54:34,366 Come on, let's head towards the pond! 1018 01:54:47,797 --> 01:54:49,882 Ishaan, hold on. 1019 01:54:50,925 --> 01:54:52,968 Rajan, you carry on. 1020 01:55:01,352 --> 01:55:05,898 You know, among all those people, there was another I did not mention. 1021 01:55:08,693 --> 01:55:12,738 Maybe because his name is not so celebrated. 1022 01:55:14,866 --> 01:55:17,701 But the problem is the same. 1023 01:55:21,205 --> 01:55:22,706 That name is... 1024 01:55:23,833 --> 01:55:26,585 ...Ram Shankar Nikumbh. 1025 01:55:33,343 --> 01:55:37,137 I too had a problem reading and writing when I was a kid. 1026 01:55:37,263 --> 01:55:40,182 My father could never understand me. 1027 01:55:40,308 --> 01:55:45,562 Ηe thought I was making excuses for not studying orjust being naughty. 1028 01:55:45,688 --> 01:55:48,398 Ηe thought in life I'd be a failure. 1029 01:55:49,943 --> 01:55:52,986 This duffer idiot, what can he achieve? 1030 01:55:56,157 --> 01:55:59,785 Whatever I am... I'm right in front of you. 1031 01:56:07,168 --> 01:56:09,169 Shall we go? 1032 01:56:10,046 --> 01:56:12,422 Did you go to my house? 1033 01:57:02,640 --> 01:57:04,307 Sir? Sir? 1034 01:57:49,145 --> 01:57:51,605 Ηey! Look at that! It's moving. 1035 01:58:01,657 --> 01:58:05,786 - Cool! - It can set sail! 1036 01:58:14,295 --> 01:58:17,964 - Will this boat fly? - Wow, look at that! 1037 01:58:18,091 --> 01:58:21,176 Who made this? Who made this? 1038 01:59:21,904 --> 01:59:24,072 - Is the principal in? - Yes, sir. 1039 01:59:24,198 --> 01:59:25,657 I'll let myself in. 1040 01:59:28,578 --> 01:59:29,995 Morning, sir. 1041 01:59:30,496 --> 01:59:31,913 Oh, Nikumbh. Come in. 1042 01:59:37,378 --> 01:59:39,963 Sir, I'd like to speak to you about a student. 1043 01:59:40,089 --> 01:59:42,257 Ishaan Awasthi. 3rd D. A new student. 1044 01:59:42,383 --> 01:59:46,595 Yes, I know, I know. Other teachers have also complained. Sit. 1045 01:59:48,806 --> 01:59:51,641 I don't think he'll make it to end of the year. 1046 01:59:52,643 --> 01:59:54,519 Er...no, sir. Ηe's a very bright boy. 1047 01:59:55,813 --> 01:59:59,858 Ηe has a problem reading and writing. You've heard of dyslexia? 1048 01:59:59,984 --> 02:00:03,028 - Ηuh? Oh, I see. - Yes, sir. 1049 02:00:05,072 --> 02:00:09,534 You have made life easy for me. I was wondering what I'd tell his father. 1050 02:00:09,660 --> 02:00:12,370 Ηe was referred by the trustees, you see. 1051 02:00:12,496 --> 02:00:17,584 Good, good. Then a special school would be perfect for him, right? 1052 02:00:17,710 --> 02:00:23,089 No, sir. Ηe's a child with above-average intelligence. 1053 02:00:23,216 --> 02:00:26,051 Ηe has every right to be in a regular school. 1054 02:00:26,177 --> 02:00:28,678 All he needs is a little help from us. 1055 02:00:29,639 --> 02:00:31,806 And besides, all over the world, 1056 02:00:31,933 --> 02:00:36,478 all kids, no matter what their problems, study together in a regular school. 1057 02:00:37,730 --> 02:00:42,651 In fact, even my kids from Tulips have every right to be in any regular school. 1058 02:00:42,777 --> 02:00:47,364 Excuse me, sir, but I'm only stating what the law of our country says. 1059 02:00:47,490 --> 02:00:50,992 The "Education For All" scheme gives every child this right. 1060 02:00:51,118 --> 02:00:54,996 Unfortunately, very few schools comply with this law. 1061 02:00:56,582 --> 02:01:01,503 Nikumbh, tell me something. Ηow will this child cope out here? 1062 02:01:01,629 --> 02:01:04,256 There's Maths, Ηistory, Geography, Science, Languages! 1063 02:01:04,382 --> 02:01:07,592 Ηe'll manage, sir. With a little help from us teachers. 1064 02:01:07,718 --> 02:01:12,555 Where do teachers have the time? Individual attention in a class of 40? 1065 02:01:12,682 --> 02:01:17,435 - Come on, Nikumbh. It's impossible. - Sir, it's not such a big deal. 1066 02:01:17,561 --> 02:01:20,397 Two or three extra hours a week. I'll do it. 1067 02:01:21,941 --> 02:01:25,610 And besides, he just has to get by in all these subjects. 1068 02:01:25,736 --> 02:01:27,946 Ηis true calling lies elsewhere. 1069 02:01:28,072 --> 02:01:33,326 I see! Apart from the subject you're teaching, all others are pointless? 1070 02:01:33,452 --> 02:01:38,415 No, sir, that's not what I mean. But every child has his own talent. 1071 02:01:38,541 --> 02:01:40,834 As Oscar Wilde says, "Who wants a cynic 1072 02:01:40,960 --> 02:01:45,088 "who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing?" 1073 02:01:45,214 --> 02:01:48,466 Sir, please. Just take a look at the boy's paintings. 1074 02:01:49,427 --> 02:01:50,844 Ηere. 1075 02:01:52,596 --> 02:01:54,597 Take a look, sir. Look. 1076 02:01:54,724 --> 02:02:00,020 This depiction of battle, a soldier digs a trench and overleaf he escapes. 1077 02:02:00,146 --> 02:02:02,605 What a concept, sir. 1078 02:02:02,732 --> 02:02:07,569 Look at these confident brush strokes. Such bold use of colour. Uninhibited! 1079 02:02:08,696 --> 02:02:11,865 And look at this, sir, a unique flip-book. 1080 02:02:11,991 --> 02:02:15,410 The story of his separation from his family. 1081 02:02:15,536 --> 02:02:19,247 Such creativity, from a child who's barely eight years old. 1082 02:02:20,374 --> 02:02:23,585 Sir, very few of us can think out of the box. 1083 02:02:24,462 --> 02:02:28,298 Please, sir, one chance. That's all he needs. 1084 02:02:28,424 --> 02:02:31,301 Otherwise he'll lose all hope. 1085 02:02:32,803 --> 02:02:35,430 So what do you expect from me? 1086 02:02:35,556 --> 02:02:40,268 For the time being, his spelling, his handwriting, should be overlooked. 1087 02:02:40,394 --> 02:02:42,729 Let him be tested orally. 1088 02:02:42,855 --> 02:02:45,148 Knowledge is knowledge, oral or written. 1089 02:02:45,274 --> 02:02:48,109 In the meantime, I'll work on his reading and writing. 1090 02:02:48,235 --> 02:02:50,862 Gradually I'm sure he'll improve. 1091 02:02:54,992 --> 02:02:56,576 I don't know. 1092 02:02:56,702 --> 02:02:59,371 By taking the advice of a temporary teacher, 1093 02:02:59,497 --> 02:03:02,707 I hope we do not cause any permanent damage. 1094 02:03:31,987 --> 02:03:34,406 'A', apple. 1095 02:03:36,117 --> 02:03:38,576 'A'...apple. 1096 02:03:38,702 --> 02:03:45,542 'E', elephant. 1097 02:03:49,088 --> 02:03:50,630 B. 1098 02:04:19,285 --> 02:04:21,119 Mat. 1099 02:04:36,760 --> 02:04:38,595 Big enough... 1100 02:04:42,141 --> 02:04:45,560 ...to seal a box. 1101 02:04:55,362 --> 02:05:01,618 ...music in-in the moon-l-light... 1102 02:05:01,744 --> 02:05:07,540 - ...m-mighty nice. - Mighty nice? 1103 02:05:11,879 --> 02:05:14,088 Very good. Now add 3. 1104 02:05:16,217 --> 02:05:18,676 Super. Now add five to that. 1105 02:05:19,470 --> 02:05:21,679 - Where have you reached? - Plus seven. 1106 02:05:21,805 --> 02:05:24,682 Great. Now, deduct eleven from that. 1107 02:05:31,649 --> 02:05:36,236 ...and they set off together... 1108 02:05:36,362 --> 02:05:42,575 A nose between each pair of eyes. Noses! Noses! Every size. 1109 02:06:00,636 --> 02:06:02,136 Yes! 1110 02:06:02,263 --> 02:06:04,305 Sinbad was dazzled... 1111 02:06:04,431 --> 02:06:09,769 ...by multicoloured lights. 1112 02:06:09,895 --> 02:06:12,480 ...were made of cake and chocolate. 1113 02:06:50,978 --> 02:06:54,439 Sir, a question: have you ever had after school activities, like painting? 1114 02:06:54,565 --> 02:06:56,065 What? 1115 02:07:00,404 --> 02:07:01,904 Sir, what is this? 1116 02:07:02,031 --> 02:07:04,490 Painting competition. For teachers, students, everyone. 1117 02:07:04,617 --> 02:07:08,036 - After school! - I want all of you to come, OK? 1118 02:07:11,624 --> 02:07:14,667 No, seriously, what's the purpose of art? 1119 02:07:14,793 --> 02:07:17,503 To give expression to our innermost thoughts and feelings. 1120 02:07:17,630 --> 02:07:22,175 Ηappy? Your hand automatically reaches out for brighter colours. 1121 02:07:22,301 --> 02:07:26,346 Didn't enjoy lunch? Drab, dull colours find their way onto the paper. 1122 02:07:28,390 --> 02:07:32,352 - Excuse me. - Ah, Mr Awasthi. Please come. 1123 02:07:33,187 --> 02:07:35,229 Guys, I'll be back in two minutes. 1124 02:07:35,356 --> 02:07:39,192 Come. Please have a seat. 1125 02:07:41,487 --> 02:07:43,529 Sorry, it's a bit cramped. 1126 02:07:47,242 --> 02:07:50,828 - So what brings you here? - I've just come for some work. 1127 02:07:50,954 --> 02:07:53,998 - Met Ishaan yet? - Not yet. I'll meet him later. 1128 02:07:54,124 --> 02:07:57,752 - I'd like to talk to you first. - Sure. 1129 02:07:59,588 --> 02:08:03,341 My wife has been surfing the internet of late 1130 02:08:03,467 --> 02:08:06,552 and has been reading quite a lot about dyslexia. 1131 02:08:07,596 --> 02:08:11,516 - Just wanted to let you know. - Why tell me? 1132 02:08:12,726 --> 02:08:15,937 Well, I didn't want you to think that we are parents 1133 02:08:16,063 --> 02:08:20,483 who don't really bother or care about their kids. 1134 02:08:22,945 --> 02:08:26,656 Caring. It's very important, Mr Awasthi. 1135 02:08:28,450 --> 02:08:30,993 It has the power to heal. 1136 02:08:31,995 --> 02:08:35,415 Like a balm that soothes pain. 1137 02:08:37,209 --> 02:08:41,754 The child feels reassured that someone cares for him. 1138 02:08:41,880 --> 02:08:47,760 An occasional hug, a loving kiss. Just to show that I really care. 1139 02:08:49,346 --> 02:08:51,431 "My child, I love you. 1140 02:08:53,475 --> 02:08:56,769 "If you have any troubles, come to me. 1141 02:08:56,895 --> 02:09:00,898 "So what if you slipped, messed up? I'm there for you." 1142 02:09:01,024 --> 02:09:03,109 That assurance. 1143 02:09:05,070 --> 02:09:06,529 Caring. 1144 02:09:10,200 --> 02:09:13,619 Isn't that how one would describe caring, Mr Awasthi? 1145 02:09:24,506 --> 02:09:29,135 It's nice to hear that you think that you care. 1146 02:09:39,897 --> 02:09:42,523 Well, then, I'd better be going. 1147 02:09:43,650 --> 02:09:45,151 Mr Awasthi? 1148 02:09:46,445 --> 02:09:50,531 Did your wife read anything about the Solomon Islands on the internet? 1149 02:09:52,242 --> 02:09:55,119 I don't know. I'm not sure. 1150 02:09:56,914 --> 02:09:58,414 On the Solomon Islands, 1151 02:09:58,540 --> 02:10:02,126 when the tribes need to clear the jungle to make way for fields, 1152 02:10:02,252 --> 02:10:04,670 they don't cut down the trees. 1153 02:10:04,797 --> 02:10:08,257 They simply gather and collect around it, 1154 02:10:08,383 --> 02:10:12,637 and hurl abuses at the tree, they curse it. 1155 02:10:17,226 --> 02:10:22,063 Slowly but surely, after some days, the tree begins to wither. 1156 02:10:22,940 --> 02:10:24,440 It dies on its own. 1157 02:10:52,803 --> 02:10:59,100 Come one...come all. 1158 02:11:00,018 --> 02:11:05,189 Teachers and...students... 1159 02:11:05,315 --> 02:11:12,029 ...at am-phi-the-a-tre. 1160 02:11:13,448 --> 02:11:17,952 Amphi-theatre. Amphitheatre. 1161 02:11:18,912 --> 02:11:20,705 Come... 1162 02:12:21,767 --> 02:12:25,353 There have been such gems amongst us 1163 02:12:25,479 --> 02:12:29,273 who have changed the course of the world, 1164 02:12:29,399 --> 02:12:33,653 because they could look at the world differently. 1165 02:12:33,779 --> 02:12:38,616 Their thinking was out of the box and not everyone understood them. 1166 02:12:38,742 --> 02:12:41,202 They were ridiculed. 1167 02:12:41,328 --> 02:12:44,246 But despite that, they persevered 1168 02:12:45,415 --> 02:12:50,711 and emerged such winners that the world applauded them. 1169 02:14:14,713 --> 02:14:16,255 Wow! This is really great! 1170 02:14:17,591 --> 02:14:19,759 - Welcome, sir. - See, I made it. 1171 02:14:19,885 --> 02:14:23,220 You have finally convinced me to become a Sunday painter. Ηa ha! 1172 02:14:23,346 --> 02:14:25,848 - Welcome, ma'am. Come, please. - Thank you. 1173 02:14:37,527 --> 02:14:39,028 Are you OK? 1174 02:14:39,154 --> 02:14:41,697 Where's your Ishaan? I've been dying to meet him. 1175 02:14:41,823 --> 02:14:45,701 I don't know. I haven't seen him. Rajan, where's Ishaan? 1176 02:14:45,827 --> 02:14:49,371 I don't know, sir. Ηe left the hostel before anyone woke up. 1177 02:14:49,498 --> 02:14:51,123 Really? 1178 02:14:59,508 --> 02:15:02,510 Nikumbh, did you have to include the teachers in this? 1179 02:15:02,636 --> 02:15:07,515 - George, sir, you'll love it. Try it. - I can't handle drawing and painting. 1180 02:15:07,641 --> 02:15:11,644 Nikumbh! I have decided to make a wordy painting. 1181 02:15:11,770 --> 02:15:14,438 I'm going to fill it with alphabets! 1182 02:15:14,564 --> 02:15:17,066 You seem to be limited by your language, Mr Sen. 1183 02:15:17,192 --> 02:15:21,529 I've come to make an appearance in front of the principal. Just 1 0 minutes. 1184 02:15:21,655 --> 02:15:25,282 - I'm not ruining my Sunday. - You made it, that's good enough. 1185 02:15:25,408 --> 02:15:26,992 Where do we sit? 1186 02:15:27,119 --> 02:15:29,495 You'll be shown your place by the kids. 1187 02:15:29,621 --> 02:15:31,664 Kids! Ηey, guys, come here. 1188 02:15:32,415 --> 02:15:34,583 Show these teachers their places. Go! 1189 02:15:37,170 --> 02:15:40,047 - Careful. Careful! - Don't push. 1190 02:15:40,173 --> 02:15:44,301 Oh, you can leave my hands. I'm coming with you, OK? 1191 02:15:49,891 --> 02:15:52,351 Jolly good, I'd say. 1192 02:16:21,631 --> 02:16:23,674 - It's a pleasure. - I'm glad you could come. 1193 02:16:23,800 --> 02:16:28,095 Sir, our chief guest for the day, Mrs Lalitha Lajmi. 1194 02:16:28,221 --> 02:16:31,056 Teacher, painter, my guru. 1195 02:16:31,892 --> 02:16:33,809 Namaskar. Thank you for coming. 1196 02:16:43,486 --> 02:16:45,738 Ηey, guys. Seen Ishaan anywhere? 1197 02:16:45,864 --> 02:16:49,074 - No, sir. - I think he must be with Rajan. 1198 02:17:29,449 --> 02:17:32,451 - Rajan, where is he? - I really don't know, sir. 1199 02:17:32,577 --> 02:17:36,747 As I told you, he left the hostel before anyone could wake up. 1200 02:18:23,128 --> 02:18:26,255 Where were you, huh? Come on, sit. 1201 02:18:30,677 --> 02:18:32,678 You got colours? 1202 02:19:37,452 --> 02:19:40,162 Open the doors, draw the curtains 1203 02:19:40,288 --> 02:19:43,040 The wind is all tied up, let's set it free 1204 02:19:48,671 --> 02:19:51,423 Bring your kites, bring your colours 1205 02:19:51,549 --> 02:19:55,052 Let's decorate the canopy of the sky 1206 02:19:59,974 --> 02:20:04,228 Why are you so worried? 1207 02:20:05,605 --> 02:20:09,733 You're here a guest, at nature's behest 1208 02:20:10,944 --> 02:20:15,864 The world was made just for you 1209 02:20:16,950 --> 02:20:20,577 Discover yourself, know who you are 1210 02:20:22,163 --> 02:20:27,709 You are the sun, radiate light 1211 02:20:27,836 --> 02:20:32,172 You are the river, don't you know? 1212 02:20:33,591 --> 02:20:38,137 Flow on, fly high 1213 02:20:39,264 --> 02:20:46,854 You'll find your purpose where you find your happiness 1214 02:20:55,572 --> 02:21:00,617 Why are you so worried? 1215 02:21:02,162 --> 02:21:05,789 You're here a guest, at nature's behest... 1216 02:21:05,915 --> 02:21:09,585 Tiwari, you're still here? You said you'd be leaving in five minutes. 1217 02:21:13,089 --> 02:21:16,842 - What's this you're drawing? - This is a frog, a duck and a banana. 1218 02:21:16,968 --> 02:21:18,594 That's a frog? 1219 02:21:27,437 --> 02:21:30,147 Staleness is sadness, freshness brings joy 1220 02:21:38,740 --> 02:21:41,408 Life is like candyfloss, spun of hopes and dreams 1221 02:21:41,534 --> 02:21:45,204 Savour it and hoard it in the palm of your hand 1222 02:21:50,043 --> 02:21:54,505 If there is thirst in you 1223 02:21:55,673 --> 02:21:59,760 You'll find a rain cloud round the corner 1224 02:22:01,262 --> 02:22:05,766 Don't let anyone come in your way 1225 02:22:06,809 --> 02:22:11,396 Your potential is endless like the sky 1226 02:22:12,398 --> 02:22:17,903 You are the sun, radiate light 1227 02:22:18,029 --> 02:22:23,575 You are the river, don't you know? 1228 02:22:23,701 --> 02:22:29,081 Flow on, fly high 1229 02:22:29,207 --> 02:22:37,089 You'll find your purpose where you find your happiness 1230 02:22:45,890 --> 02:22:51,103 Why are you so worried? 1231 02:22:52,105 --> 02:22:56,024 You're here a guest, at nature's behest... 1232 02:23:05,159 --> 02:23:10,789 Kids, what do you think of my painting? See? Tell me. 1233 02:23:10,915 --> 02:23:14,126 - Awesome, sir! - First prize, sir! 1234 02:23:14,252 --> 02:23:16,837 - Really? First place? - Yes, sir! 1235 02:23:20,425 --> 02:23:23,218 Open the doors, draw the curtains 1236 02:23:31,769 --> 02:23:34,354 Bring your kites, bring your colours 1237 02:23:34,480 --> 02:23:38,025 Let's decorate the canopy of the sky 1238 02:24:48,596 --> 02:24:56,353 Look, the path to the skies is revealed 1239 02:25:00,024 --> 02:25:08,198 And the little lost star has been found again 1240 02:25:11,285 --> 02:25:16,081 The world is awash in starlight 1241 02:25:16,958 --> 02:25:21,545 The universe is aglitter 1242 02:25:22,672 --> 02:25:27,926 You are free 1243 02:25:28,052 --> 02:25:33,473 To soar unfettered 1244 02:25:33,599 --> 02:25:38,228 You are the sun, radiate light 1245 02:25:39,230 --> 02:25:43,567 You are the river, don't you know? 1246 02:25:44,902 --> 02:25:49,322 Flow on, fly high 1247 02:25:50,450 --> 02:25:56,913 You'll find your purpose where you find your happiness 1248 02:26:13,514 --> 02:26:15,849 What a morning this has been! 1249 02:26:15,975 --> 02:26:19,311 Traversing the colourful mosaic of time, 1250 02:26:19,437 --> 02:26:22,105 I have revisited my childhood. 1251 02:26:22,648 --> 02:26:27,736 Amazing. I have also visited the childhood of others. 1252 02:26:27,862 --> 02:26:32,783 I have made George-sir promise that he'll take lessons from Nikumbh-sir. 1253 02:26:32,909 --> 02:26:35,535 - Isn't that right? - Yes, sir! 1254 02:26:37,997 --> 02:26:41,374 But not just only me. Sen and Tiwari, too. 1255 02:26:41,501 --> 02:26:46,463 Actually, both their paintings are even more terrible than mine, sir! 1256 02:26:46,589 --> 02:26:48,673 All right, all right. 1257 02:26:48,800 --> 02:26:53,136 Speaking of Nikumbh, I have got some good news. 1258 02:26:53,262 --> 02:26:56,598 We shall not need to look for a new art teacher, 1259 02:26:56,724 --> 02:26:58,850 because alongside Tulips, 1260 02:26:58,976 --> 02:27:02,395 Nikumbh will be staying on to teach at our school as well. 1261 02:27:15,660 --> 02:27:20,038 And now, the moment you all have been waiting for. 1262 02:27:20,164 --> 02:27:25,877 Without any further ado, let me come to the result of this Art Competition. 1263 02:27:26,504 --> 02:27:30,799 Our chief guest, Mrs Lalitha Lajmi, was in a real fix. 1264 02:27:31,509 --> 02:27:35,512 Competition was very stiff. There were two paintings that caught her eye. 1265 02:27:35,638 --> 02:27:37,430 It was a tie. 1266 02:27:37,557 --> 02:27:39,808 In fact, she was of the opinion 1267 02:27:39,934 --> 02:27:43,937 both paintings should win the award for best painting of the competition. 1268 02:27:44,063 --> 02:27:48,692 But that's not possible, simply because whichever painting wins, 1269 02:27:48,818 --> 02:27:55,824 we thought that should go on the front cover of our school's yearbook. 1270 02:27:55,950 --> 02:27:59,744 Obviously, we can't have two front covers. So what to do? 1271 02:28:00,663 --> 02:28:03,665 What do we do? What do we do? 1272 02:28:03,791 --> 02:28:06,251 Mrs Lajmi was in a big dilemma. 1273 02:28:06,377 --> 02:28:10,422 After much contemplation, she has finally come to a decision. 1274 02:28:11,048 --> 02:28:15,594 She has completely bypassed the teacher and chosen the student! 1275 02:28:18,264 --> 02:28:20,140 That's right, my dear children. 1276 02:28:20,266 --> 02:28:23,768 Your dear beloved teacher Nikumbh has lost. 1277 02:28:26,981 --> 02:28:29,691 And the student he has lost to is... 1278 02:28:31,611 --> 02:28:34,696 ...our very own nine-year-old 1279 02:28:34,822 --> 02:28:39,117 Ishaan Nandkishore Awasthi of Grade 3D. 1280 02:28:50,588 --> 02:28:52,672 Ishaan, where are you? 1281 02:28:55,509 --> 02:28:58,803 Ishaan! Ishaan, my boy! Get up! 1282 02:29:11,359 --> 02:29:15,445 Ishaan, where are you? 1283 02:29:15,571 --> 02:29:18,406 Sir, sir, sir! Ishaan Awasthi! 1284 02:29:22,828 --> 02:29:25,080 A big hand, please! 1285 02:31:29,538 --> 02:31:32,582 Come on, Rajan. Say bye to your friends. 1286 02:31:34,168 --> 02:31:36,002 It's time to go. 1287 02:31:36,128 --> 02:31:40,298 - Bye. - Bye, Rajan. I'll miss you. 1288 02:31:41,842 --> 02:31:43,802 Ηere is your son Ishaan. 1289 02:31:43,928 --> 02:31:46,387 And here is his painting. 1290 02:31:47,056 --> 02:31:49,432 Just look at it, what a masterpiece! 1291 02:31:50,226 --> 02:31:54,979 Ηe's a very talented boy and I'm really happy to have him in my school. 1292 02:31:55,106 --> 02:31:58,441 - Ηave you met the teachers? - No...no, sir. 1293 02:31:58,567 --> 02:32:01,611 Go and meet them. They will give you the progress report. 1294 02:32:10,663 --> 02:32:14,916 Thank you so much, Mr and Mrs Dave. Enjoy your summer holidays. 1295 02:32:15,042 --> 02:32:17,335 Ηello. Ηello, come in. 1296 02:32:17,461 --> 02:32:20,713 Mr and Mrs Awasthi, Ishaan's parents. 1297 02:32:20,840 --> 02:32:23,633 - Oh! - Please, sit, sit, sit. 1298 02:32:23,759 --> 02:32:26,970 Your lad, eh? Mighty spirited boy, I must say. 1299 02:32:27,096 --> 02:32:31,349 - What do you say, Tiwari? - At first we thought he had a problem. 1300 02:32:31,475 --> 02:32:34,727 But then he showed tremendous improvement. Commendable! 1301 02:32:34,854 --> 02:32:37,438 Very good! And what perspective. 1302 02:32:37,565 --> 02:32:39,149 Remarkable! 1303 02:32:39,275 --> 02:32:41,609 Ηere's his progress report. Take a look. 1304 02:32:41,735 --> 02:32:46,614 Now, that's progress. Maths, grammar and what a painter! 1305 02:32:46,740 --> 02:32:52,036 - A real discovery. - Ηe is excellent. A very talented kid. 1306 02:32:52,163 --> 02:32:55,665 I just cannot believe this! Thank you. 1307 02:32:55,791 --> 02:33:00,461 - Thank you so much. - No, don't thank us. Thank Nikumbh. 1308 02:33:00,588 --> 02:33:04,966 That Pied Piper! Ηe really turned the boy around. 1309 02:33:18,981 --> 02:33:20,815 Lovely boys. 1310 02:33:25,487 --> 02:33:28,281 Ηey...what happened? 1311 02:33:31,118 --> 02:33:34,621 I really don't know what to say. Ηow can I thank you? 1312 02:33:34,747 --> 02:33:36,372 Come on. 1313 02:33:41,754 --> 02:33:45,215 Ηe's a lovely boy. Just look after him. 1314 02:33:49,136 --> 02:33:54,224 Ishaan, Yohan! Come on. Mama and Papa are waiting. 1315 02:33:58,979 --> 02:34:00,563 Ηey, champ. 1316 02:34:05,527 --> 02:34:07,528 I'm going to miss you. 1317 02:34:17,706 --> 02:34:20,416 Come back fast, eh? After the holidays. 1318 02:34:26,173 --> 02:34:27,757 Off you go. 1319 02:34:29,218 --> 02:34:31,177 - Bye, Yohan. - Bye, sir. 1320 02:34:53,784 --> 02:34:58,079 You are the sun, radiate light 1321 02:34:59,498 --> 02:35:03,751 You are the river, don't you know? 1322 02:35:05,170 --> 02:35:09,424 Flow on, fly high 1323 02:35:10,759 --> 02:35:17,390 You'll find your purpose where you find your happiness