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"A mind can always see a path for it to seek"
"If eyes can't dream rich isn't your vision on a poor pitch?"
"The sky of life belongs to you"
"Flare like flames; seize your glory true"
"Your self worth is 100% defined"
"By the thoughts embedded in your mind"
"Your success is determined always"
"By challenges fair & square you face"
"A mind can always see a path for it to seek"
"If eyes can't dream rich isn't your vision on a poor pitch?"
"The chisel is you And so is the statue"
"Sculpt yourself perfectly all through"
"Spread every step of the way a goal to pursue; forever to stay"
"Seeing your first step of comeback will buds blossom on the track?"
"Will this petaled path new pave a rosy future for you?"
"Won't any sweet lacking the effort end up as a bitter dessert?"
"If you try your best, won't your story feature in the annals of history?"
"A mind can always see a path for it to seek"
"If your eyes can't dream rich isn't your vision on a poor pitch?"
"Did you walk as a toddler without falling even once ever?"
"No one will come to your aid and daily be your aide"
"Worried you won't win but lose or be the laughing stock in the news"
"Will fear stop your sprint to success?"
"Reach for the stars high above with your heart drizzling with love"
"Flow like the stream; no woes within you Sprint to make your dream come true"
"A mind can always see a path for it to seek"
'Hey! Why are you racing?'
'Show off this speed in your race'
'It's an old vehicle, son'
'Hey Vishnu'
'Vish...Vishnu...look in front'
'VISHNU!'
Dad...nanna
Where is my dad?
Sir, don't worry Calm down
- Where is my dad? - Come this side
Nothing has happened to me
I'm telling you I am fine
- 1-2-3 - I'm asking you about my dad
My leg
My leg!
It hu...hurts like hell
Next month is my National Meet
Move...move
Sister, he needs an injection
DAD
Naana
Lift the stretcher
That's my dad
Sir...!
- Sir, please calm down - My father, sir
My dad, sir
SIR
My dad!
'CLAP'
'Can the athletes hold their nerves?'
'Another step up in class'
'The most expected event of the games'
'400m dash is set to start'
'The players need a minimum of 46.09 to qualify for the finals'
'China'
'India'
'Russia'
'Philippines'
'Indonesia'
'Japan'
'South Korea'
'These are the countries that are a part of this heat'
'Will they be able to make it?'
'The lights are up and the energy is high'
'The look out players for the evening'
'4 times gold medalist and world record holder Xi Long, China'
'This time the young and super talented man from India'
'Vivek is set to create a new record in lane 4'
'The whole of India is waiting and watching'
'The players are set and the gun is shot'
'The tension is high and the excitement is at peak'
'Fantastic take off'
'My god! Vivek sets back letting others take the lead'
'This is a disappointing debut for the Indian'
'Poor performance and lack of energy'
'Xi Long takes a fantastic lead to maintain the first pos-'
[loud scream of anguish]
Good morning, dear
'Why are you giving me rotten tomatoes?'
Hello, my dear new bride
Are you comfortable in our quarters?
I have no problem with comfort I've adjusted very well
But I don't know who Must be around 11:00 p.m
'Someone was screaming like a lunatic'
'I just couldn't sleep'
That is...her husband
Has a problem with his leg
Sorry, madam
Vishnu sir, good morning
Did you watch the Asian Games on TV last night?
Our man Vivek was a damp squib as always
If he had run like he did in the National Meet
...he would've at least got the 4th position
But his younger sister isn't one bit like him
She will definitely bag a medal Just wait and watch
- Then that Chinese- - 'Babu, didn't I ask you for lassi'?
No one is interested in sports in this office, sir
People here often say the sports buff in this office was only your father
They are not the least bit bothered if India bags a medal in the Asian games
Only concerned about not getting 'lassi'
Plus their problem is why you got your father's job after his demise
These are national issues!
'Babu'
Lassi ready, sir
Madam, sir wants you in his cabin
Sir...?
What is this?
You come in as you please
Sir, I had some work
- That's why I was delayed - Hahn! I understand
Your husband is a handicap
Isn't he disabled?
You have to do all the work singlehanded
If you want, I can pitch in-
For any special permission you may nee-
That won't be necessary, sir I won't be late again, thank you
Desperate scumbag!
"Won't you utter a single word to me?"
"To each their own only From now on will it be?"
"Will you bottle up everything in you?"
"Till the very end, will this continue?"
"Into a heart as vast as the sky can't the moon shine and satisfy?"
"Like a murky massive cloud your silence is a shroud"
"Won't you utter a single word to me?"
"To each their own only From now on will it be?"
"Even when I come near you maintain your distance, dear"
"Are you and me 'we' merely in name only?"
"Should you change the ambience into a wall of total silence?"
"Your glances comfort me"
"Your breath is my lullaby"
"Memories we shared should be tattooed as our love story"
"When our daily tasks slowed to become too heavy a load"
"Won't words of comfort become a balm to support?"
"When every step sends shooting pain"
"Is asking me to help such a strain?"
"Why...whatever, so be it"
"Be in my shoes a little bit"
"Won't you talk to me?"
"To each their own only Hereafter, will it be?"
[loud scream of agony]
Vishnu sir
A newcomer has been appointed in the Accounts department
DSO sir wanted you to sign this circular
Attempting an exam for this post
He was the only eligible candidate amongst 10 people selected on merit
Eligible, sir!
Only him
The most unfair news
In the merit list of 10 candidates
Bagyalakshmi was a participant
In the State level Junior 400 meters race held last year
She is the State record holder, sir
I expected her to bag the gold in the National race
But she didn't participate at all
I didn't read any news about that girl afterwards
Many days later, I read in an insignificant magazine
This girl's father passed away
I learnt from a News clipping that's why she didn't participate in the Nationals
Now she doesn't even have a job So many able candidates are in this rut
"Should many a day and night"
"Just pass us by shedding no light?"
"Should we carry on anyway with passage of time like a highway?"
"Lonely and all alone"
"Don't carry this burden on your own"
"At least a little bit, if not fully"
"Is it a crime to share with me?"
"The void so far everyday should vanish today"
"We should once again savor our blissful harmony forever"
"As a couple, made for each other"
"We should once again be together"
Listen, Mithra
After Vishnu and you get over this phase you may also have a daughter or son
Take my case
I have a daughter
But my husband filed for a divorce and went his separate way
This too shall pass No need to worry
"Our breath should merge as one forever"
"Won't you utter a single word to me?"
"To each their own only From now on will it be?"
You'll win hands down in State level
That isn't enough
One gold in National level
Sir, sign this please
Babu
Sir, did you call me? Tell me, sir
You spoke about that girl the other day
Is it true?
Which girl, sir?
That...junior level State record holder
You said her father passed away So she couldn't participate
Yes, of course, sir
Bagyalakshmi 100 % true, sir
The news published last year has been filed in our office record room, sir
DSO Sir is calling me
I request you to wait till lunch break, sir
I'll show you the paper clippings of her achievements from our archive, okay?
Yes, sir
Look at all the records, sir
Sir, video about that girl
'In the Under 19 State Level Meet'
That was a TV News broadcast, sir
'She created a record in the 400m race by finishing in 52 seconds'
'Not only that'
DSO is coming
If he sees all this I'll get into trouble, sir
Please, I'll talk to you later
Sir...sir
Sir
Sir...!
Sir
This is Bagyalakshmi
She set a record of 52 seconds in the State level 400 meters race
Only 3 seconds more than the National record
Instead of participating in the Nationals this year, she has applied for a job, sir
So?
Sir, that girl-
By the way who gave this to you?
- If you support her, she can- - You attend to your work
Don't tell me what to do
I know my job!
Why get into his bad books, sir?
I want to meet that girl
That girl?
I want to meet that girl, Babu
Do you know her address?
Sir, Bagyalakshmi's address
- Sir, don't get me wrong for asking you
Why are we going to meet her, sir?
It isn't easy for such a young girl to achieve this record, Babu
Her talent shouldn't go waste
I don't know how I can help her in my present condition
But I want to find her a good coach and get her back on track
Soooper, sir
[Islamic prayer]
Why didn't you pick my call?
Why did you come here all of a sudden?
I told my parents I want to marry you
'They didn't accept'
So I came here
Go back home, Mithra
I don't bloody deserve you
Get married to someone else
You don't get to decide that!
I've been in love with you all these days
How do I come across to you?
I can't even look you in your eye, Mithra
It's all over
Don't say that, Vishnu
I can't bear it
This too shall pass
Trust me
If I can't live with you as your wife
If that's true
I will definitely die
I want you always in my life, Vishnu
You must arrange everything If any problem crops up, I'll help
Who are you, sir? What do you want?
We've come from Hyderabad, sir
I'm working as an accounts officer in SSDA
We came to meet Bagyalakshmi
What is it about? You can tell me
Nothing to worry
Can you please call Bagyalakshmi? We need to talk only with her
It's okay Tell me
I am related to her father Mallaiyah
Bagyalakshmi had applied for a job in our office
She won the State level gold last year and she's a record holder
If trained a bit more she can win the Nationals
If she takes up a job she can't achieve this
She'll be wasting her talent
So what about that?
If a professional coach trains her in Hyderabad, she will ace the finals
- If you send her with us- - What? Want us to send her with you?
We won't even allow her to take up a job
We are getting her married very soon
Anyway who are you to take our girl with you?
Are you really representing the Govt?
Do you have an authorization letter?
- Don't have a letter, sir - Thought as much!
You can leave now
- No, sir- - Didn't you hear what he said?
Please leave now
Random strangers walk in here and want to take our girl?
- Send them away - Hey! We want you to leave
[crowd murmuring]
All of you, calm down
Silence!
Sir, is it you?
I know him very well
He was also a runner just like our Bagya
Let's listen to him once
Hey PT master! Mind your own business
Will we ensure a girl in her late teens gets married or permit her to run a race?
Don't poke your nose here This is our family problem
What is your problem, sir?
A girl stepping out to achieve her goal?
Don't lock up that girl's talent within 4 walls thanks to your ignorance
Besides this is Bagyalakshmi's life
To run or not is her wish
Let her come out and tell us she isn't inclined, then we will leave
Madam, please call Bagyalaksh-
I'm telling you Are you deaf?
Sir
Hey! He was just talking to you How dare you raise your hand!
He has come all this way with our girl's welfare at heart
You don't have to send the girl
- Listen, Babu - Let's go, sir
They are over-stepping their limit
Having travelled 500 km in search of her what do they think we'll do to their girl?
So many people who pray fervently yearning for someone to give them a hand
Look here, Bagyalakshmi
Overhear our conversation
- And sit tight inside - Wait, Babu
Don't run any race You may wilt and wane
- Listen - Let's go, sir
- How dare they insult you - Let's ask once
- They are uncouth beasts - 1 minute, sir
'I am coming'
Hey! Bagyalakshmi, can't you see, we elders are handling this?
Shut up and go back inside
Why shouldn't she speak her mind?
Who are all of you to decide how she should lead her life?
Old lady, what are you blabbering?
Bullaiyah's son is here as a prospective groom for her
- Now how can you objec- - Who is he?
Wanting to marry my granddaughter?
When her parents were murdered where was he hiding then?
What about all of you? Where were you?
She will go She will run
That was her parents' dream too
If anyone stands in the way you'll lose your respect, be warned
Old hag is ruining this girl's life instead of advising her properly
Why should we tolerate their insolence?
Let's go
[overlap of voices]
Thank you Please go
'Don't take it to heart, whatever happened here, son'
I'm not strong enough to chaperone her
Trusting you totally I'm sending her with you
'Take good care of her'
Sir, somehow please ensure Bagyalakshmi runs in the Nationals, sir
If she was here, I knew they will get her married
I made her attempt all the competitive exams
Please, sir
- I'll do my best - Thank you, sir
Bagyalakshmi
You should win without fail
Come back with the medal, okay?
- Good luck - Thanks, sir
- I'll take leave, sir - Thank you
What is it, Bagya?
Nothing, sir
My dream-
My deepest desire right from childhood was to run and win medals, sir
Even my father wanted to see me win the national championship
But he isn't here now
That's why I'm upset
If you keep thinking of our loss you'll be stuck only with the pain
But if we make the brain accept our loss
A new way will unfold
[knock on door]
Bagyalakshmi, come in
Keep your bag in this room and quickly freshen up
We have to leave
Sir
What is the matter?
I need a week off on medical grounds, sir
1 week?
Why so many days?
I need to go out of town regarding treatment for my leg
Sir?
Medical leave for leg treatment
Is it for that girl?
What do you think you can achieve?
That girl will bag the gold in the Nationals??
If trained properly, definit-
Stop it, man
You think a little talent and 2 legs will get her the gold medal?
If you assume so, no one can be more mad than you
Even if I object you'll anyway go
Let me see what you can achieve
Thank you, sir
If trained, she will win it seems
Sir...sir?
Did he sanction your leave?
Yes
He gave you permission?
How many times I've asked for leave to go meet a bride for myself?
He is the sole reason for my sad state of bachelorhood, sir
Ignore my lament, sir
This is for you, sir
Current coaches in good form And their contact details
Past 3 years, in all the National Meets their students have bagged the medals
- Let's go, Bagya - Okay, sir
If he had given me just 1 day off I would have a 10 year old son
DSO, I'll get even with you
Hi, I'm Joseph
- Hi, sir - And you?
My name is Vishnu
This is Bagyalakshmi
She is the State champ last year in 400m setting a record of 52 seconds
Wait, I remember this day
So this is the girl, is it?
Very good
Tell me What should I do?
Train her, sir
If you coach her, she'll bag the gold in the Nationals for sure
Yes, she will
Whom did you train with earlier?
Until last year, PT master in my school was training me, sir
After that?
After that, I didn't run for a whole year, sir
Whaaat?! Didn't run for a whole year?
Lactic acid level won't be under control
Stamina, speed, consistency Everything would've dropped
Very difficult to win this year
- We'll try next year - No, sir
She'll definitely run, sir
When did you last watch her run?
Bagya, will you run now?
Yes, sir
Sir...?
Will you watch her run once?
Now?
Without even shoes?
I can still run, sir
I can run without my shoes
Let's try just once, sir
Okay
On your mark
Set
52.3 seconds
Fantastic!
Ask her to join tomorrow, Vishnu
Thank you, sir
[mobile ringing]
- Yes, sir - 'Sorry Vishnu'
'I can't train Bagylakshmi now We'll see next year'
Why, sir? You just agreed
Shall I meet you in person?
'No need, Vishnu Try some other coach'
'I can't do it, sorry'
I don't understan-
Her name is Bagyalakshmi
Her name is Bagyalakshmi, sir I am Vishnu
She won the gold medal last year in the State Meet
We came to meet you I believe she can win the National
You are that person, eh? Did you meet Joseph sir a while ago?
- Yes, sir - Didn't he refuse to coach her?
- Yes, sir - I can't train her either
- I shouldn't - Why not, sir?
No means no
We've been informed We can't train her
Who told you?
You shouldn't even ask me and I'm not at liberty to tell you either
First take the girl and leave
By the way, that girl
- Which caste does she belong to? - 'Athlete' caste!
One who runs and wins!
That caste is not in demand here
You can leave
If you can train her-
No need
Let's go
Sorry, Vishnu
I cannot be her coach
I don't know why all of you are refusing to coach her
But I know this for sure
After Bagya wins the gold, realizing you didn't contribute to her victory
I swear you'll regret it
Driver, go
What happened, sir?
Nothing, go and freshen up
We can have dinner
'Vishnu, you do as you please I am going to my mother's place'
Didn't she push aside her own parents choosing a nobody over us?
Why is she back now bag and baggage?
Look here, ma
Dad is losing his temper without reason
I came to stay here for a while
My situation is such
If he doesn't want me to stay ask him to be upfront
I'll go and stay in some hostel
- Mithra - Akka, please wait
Dad, why are you reacting like this?
Then what, son?
Only I know the anguish I went through unable to see my daughter for 6 years
At least once
Did she come and see us at least once?
Alright
If a grandchild had been born
Using that as an excuse
We thought we could go and meet her
Even that wish of ours
Anger
I just spoke in a fit of emotion
What do you want now, dear?
I shouldn't speak a word, right?
Fine
You can stay here as long as you want
'I will just zip my lips'
'Okay?'
When will your wife be back, sir?
She has gone
To attend a function at her parents' place
She will be back after a few days
Eat
[loud scream of intense pain]
- Sir, what happened? - That box
- What do you want? - Bring the mirror box
Hurry up
I can't find it here, sir
Look behind, Bagya
Come, keep it here
Keep it here
KEEP IT HERE
It's okay, don't be scared
Why does this happen, sir?
Phantom Limb pain
It's called PLP
The amputated leg will hurt like hell
I don't understand, sir
When a limb is lost unexpectedly
The brain doesn't accept it easily
Our brain will try to make the missing leg or hand move
At that time, pain will shoot up the missing limb
That pain
Seems...real
For me, this pain shoots up
Every time I feel terrible I can't achieve what I want to
If the mirror box is placed over the amputated leg
This leg's reflection will send a signal to the brain
An illusion as if it wasn't amputated
Our brain gets tricked
The pain will slowly recede
For some people the pain of this loss
May recede in some weeks or take even a few months
[sniffles]
For me
This pain has stuck to me like second skin!
Bagya
Go to bed
Go
No, sir
I'll be here
In case the pain occurs again
I am...I'm alright
Go, it's getting late
Go sleep
2 minutes
Why do you keep looking at me like that?
You are SO beautiful
Hmmm...so?
- I love you! - Hahn?!
I'll give you 1 minute time
Accept my love
What if I don't accept in 1 minute?
Take 1 more minute
If I don't accept even then?
Marry me and take your time lifelong to think about it
But accept
Hey! Why walk away without saying anything?
Seriously! I'll wait and watch
How long will you run around me!
Sir, not a single coach accepted to train her?
- No, Babu - God help us
Forget it, sir, there are so many other reputed coaches
We can try asking them too
You should have come with us yesterday, Babu
No point at all
I don't think we can find a coach for Bagya
Sir, we could ask my PT master to come here and train-
Bagyalakshmi
- What is this, sir? - Babu
You've come this far thanks to your PT master's training, Bagyalakshmi
National training pattern is different
Only those who know in and out of Athletics can coach you
As far as I know
Only 1 coach left for us to meet
Who is that, sir?
- My coach Prabhakar - Prabha-
Soooper, sir
But he doesn't train anyone these days
'Super...super'
'Pass...pass the ball'
Go for defense
Defense...defense
Play defense...go
Ranjith, pass the ball
Very good
Is the ball a bomb? Why get scared?
Pass the ball, da
How are you, Vishnu?
- I'm good, sir - So she is
...the Bagyalakshmi you are taking all over the town?
No one is willing to coach her, sir
- You must train her - I can't, Vishnu
Ages since I stopped coaching for Athletics
I've even forgotten it
Hey! Why are you standing there?
Play defense
How can you of all people say this, sir?
When you lost your leg didn't you lead a secluded life?
Why start this now?
First take this girl back to her village
No one will coach her here
No need to train her, sir
But may I know the reason?
You have this habit of taking everything at face value?
Aren't you working in SSDA?
Who do you think the new SAA president is?
Venkatram sir
He's your opponent Vivek's father
Even when he didn't hold a post
...he hated your skill and spunk
Today he is the President of SAA
Whatever you intend doing he will put a spoke in the wheel
'Bagyalakshmi is a drug addict'
'If anyone disobeys me and coaches her you will face the consequences'
He called all the coaches including me and threatened us
All because he hates you
'Even if she had come by herself someone would have trained her'
Bagyalakshmi
Holding such a high position you stooped so low
- Aren't you ashamed of yourself? - Vishnu, mind your tongue
DSO sir
Will you leave us-
No, sir, he is-
Didn't you hear me?
What did you ask?
I asked, 'aren't you ashamed?'
Why do you want to ruin Bagyalakshmi's career?
You grabbed my shirt and insulted me in front of everyone
Do you think I'll forget it so easily?
Huh?
If I let you and the people connected with you climb up the ladder
What is the guarantee, the hand that grabbed my shirt won't strangle me?
I won't spare you
Not a single coach will come forward to train that girl
I will not allow it I guarantee you that
Hey! Come out Come on
Take whatever action you want
Try your luck
You got a problem with me it is only between you and me
Why drag that girl into this?
Come, sir
Stop Stop it!
Don't hit him
Please don't
Why are you bashing him up?
Please stop
Please, sir Don't hit him
Don't hit him, please, stop
Enough, let him go
Please
He'll create unnecessary sympathy claiming we hit a man with a disability!
DSO sir
Inform him he has been suspended
Sir...?
Tell him, sir
Sir
Sir, didn't I offer to accompany you?
You refused to take me in case it boomerangs on me
Didn't our DSO stop this either?
Shucks!
What happened, Bagyalakshmi?
I'm going back to my village, sir
- What are you saying? - Why did they hit you, sir?
What did we ask them to deserve this treatment?
Something drastically wrong here, sir
It is all because of me
I'll go back home, sir
What is this, Babu?
Let her go, sir
Go and get married, dear
Only authority and power get priority
Who respects real talent here, sir?
Till our last breath, we must watch someone else win the race
Check the train timings, Babu
Sorry, sir
Don't be silly
I should be the one to apologize to you
Like my coach Prabhakar sir said
If you had come by yourself you could've found a coach
Okay
Go home safe
I've informed your PT master
He will pick you up from the station
Side...side
Ba...Babu
[loud scream of angst]
Sir...sir?
What happened, sir?
- Drink some water, sir - No need
What happened, sir?
I don't understand
Sir...sir
What is the matter?
I don't get it How can we help, sir?
- Sir? - My leg!
Please, sir
Calm down, sir
- Sir - Mirror
- We'll take you to a doctor - Get me a mirror, quick!
I don't understand, sir
Please, sir
Sir...sir
Didn't you tell me once, sir?
If we think of what we have lost
Only the pain will remain
If we send a signal to the brain to make it accept the loss
Then the problem gets solved
To make your brain understand the truth that your leg has been amputated
I couldn't think of any other way, sir
That's why I hit you, sir
Has your pain lessened now, sir?
I'll take leave, sir
'Will we get a girl in her late teens married or let her run a race?'
'Don't lock up that girl's talent thanks to your ignorance'
'I can't train her now We'll see next year'
'I can't train her either I shouldn't do so'
'Sorry, Vishnu I cannot be her coach'
'Even if she had come by herself someone would have trained her'
'Not a single coach will come forward to train that girl'
'Only those who know in and out of Athletics can coach you'
Bagya!
1 minute
'I am there, sir'
I will coach Bagylakshmi
You might have forgotten how to coach
But all I remember
...is only athletics
Sir
I need your 'CLAP'!
Sir, namaste
'State Meet Under 20' date has been announced, sir
Nothing
Let go of me, Babu
Continue practicing
You seem to be really stressed out
Instead of finding out who she is and why she is here
If you imagine all sorts of things and get worked up like this
Shouldn't you find out more details?
Good morning, Babu Take her for registration
- When is our event? - As usual, sir
3rd event in Girls category
Due to surplus of registrations
Heats in the morning Finals is post lunch
I'll wait in the parking lot
Okay, sir, come
Go
Next
- Which event? - 400 meters
Go
- Who are you? - I am her coach
Next
Next, want her to participate in Nationals, Internationals, up to Olympics
- Next - Oh!
You are the 'next', huh?
I thought 'our next'
Tell me your name
Sir?
Registration done? No problem I hope?
All okay, sir
With me there what do you expect?
'Next event Girls 400m Heats'
- 'Participants to assemble at the tracks' - Durga, your call
Fast
- Babu, go with her - Okay, sir
- I'll be at gate #3 - Okay, sir
Pccht! What is all this?
Do well, go
Careful
- Come - 1 minute
It is enough if you get the 2nd place
- Sir - Go, Babu
All the best, dear Do a great job
Go
Stand up please
On your mark
Set
Bravo!
Sorry
What a performance, sir
Why did you ask me to be the runner-up?
Even I had the same doubt, sir
You'll be identified easily if you come 1st in the Heats
They may stop you from participating in the Finals, that's why
- Take - Valid point
Watch them run in this Heats
All okay?
Excuse me?
Hello...hello?
Excuse me
Hello...hello, listen
Bagya-
1 minute, wait
Hello
Hello, wai-
Shit!
- What happened, Durga? - I was going to the restroom
DSO saw me and started following me, sir
I escaped somehow, sir
Okay, don't get flustered, sit down
- Sit...sit - Don't let anyone see you till the finals
- Babu - Sir
- Water bottle, Babu - I forgot, I'll get it now
Here
First eat
Ranveer is coming from Punjab You please ensure-
Without fail make arrangem-
Tell me, DSO sir
Everything going smooth over there?
Sir, I saw someone here exactly like Bagyalakshmi
What?
1 second
Did you see properly?
'Carbon copy of that girl, sir'
'I have asked my man to check the list'
I'll wait on the line
Check and tell me
- Ask them to make it fast - Checking, sir
Sir, no it seems
Sir, her name isn't listed
'But I have my doubts it is her, sir'
Why this confusion?
Anyway to be on the safe side check once again and confirm
I'll try to come there at the earliest
- Let's go and check directly - Okay, sir
What happened?
Why are they hell bent on chasing us like this, sir?
They think that will scare us and we will withdraw
Many athletes have won here despite such egoistic power maniacs
Those who chase you can only see your image in front
But only you, running ahead will see the goal in front of you
Run to win
Run faster by digging your heels even more stubbornly
You will win for sure
'Next, 400m Girls' Finals is about to commence'
'Participants, assemble at the track'
Wait for the final call
Sit down
- I'll go tackle DSO - Go
Final call for Girls
'400 meters Finals'
'I repeat, Final call for Girls'
- '400 meters Finals' - Go
Come on All the best
Final call has been announced for the 400m Girls Finals, sir
Track #3 Durga absent
Track # 3 Durga, present
That's it
Stand up please
'On your mark'
Hey! Open
Hey stop!
Stop
Shit
- Hello? - Sir, that girl
She's in track #3 as Durga
Whaaat?
Changing her name is a forgery case
Stop it at once
- 'Sir?' - I said, immediately
Okay, sir
'Set'
Speed up
Under 19 Girls 400 meter Events
In 51.9 seconds
Durga has won the State Finals
'Congratulations, Durga'
Record holder in State level How do you feel being the winner?
Reason behind my success is my coach Vishnu sir
'No...no, stop it'
Hello, her name isn't Durga
Her real name is Bagyalakshmi
She should be disqualified for registering under a false name
No, sir, my name is Durga
My name has been changed in the gazette, I even have proof
- Where is the proof? - Sir?
Name change certificate
'Sir, hold the form steadily Hey! Zoom the camera'
Durga
- Hello? - 'Did you watch the News on TV?'
No, what happened?
Didn't you say your husband brought a girl home?
Is that girl's name Bagyalakshmi?
Yes, why?
Super! She has won the gold medal in today's Under 20 Athletics State Meet
Your husband trained her it seems
- Alright - Congrats
You watch the News I'll talk to you later
'Name change certificate'
Sorry, sir
I tried my best to stop her
But I failed
She entered the track by clearly deceiving us with the name change
Clever move
Nice
Inform my grandmother
Sir
PT sir watched the News it seems
He called to congratulate me
What is the matter, sir?
Nothing
You go to bed
May I help you, sir?
I want a pair of good running shoes
Show me spiked shoes
- Hey Manoj - Hey hi!
Manoj and I were classmates till 10th grade, sir
- Hi, sir - Hi
He is really popular in Facebook, sir
People in my village say so
Nothing like that, sir I upload videos now and then
I have some followers, that's all
I've watched you on TV, sir Suddenly couldn't place you
I watched Bagyalakshmi set a new record too
I was so happy
But you changed your name as Durga and-
That's a long story
What are you doing here?
I study in the college nearby and work part time here
- Super, Manoj - Sir, you wanted shoes, right?
Hahn, spikes
This one is really durable too
Take whatever you like
Show her
Come this way
'My son'
Shoes carry you like a chariot carries God
Don't worry about the money
Buy what you like most
'Sir...?'
This shoe fits well
But it is a bit too expensive
Doesn't matter, take this
Thanks, sir
Bill it under staff discount
Rs 6500, sir
6500
Yes, Babu
'Sir, our Durga's name is missing in the National list'
What are you saying?
- Did you check properly? - 'I did, sir'
'Go to SAA office immediately'
Sir, Press Meet is being held inside
So the Association has decided to
What is going on here, sir?
Girl who bagged the gold in State isn't in the National list
This meeting is in praise of whom?
Excuse me, you are barging into our Press Meet
Who are you?
Who is this?
- Why is he here? - Bagyalakshmi matter, sir
Oh!
There was a confusion about that girl's name
Didn't we send a notice asking her to come in for verification?
Instead of coming in then why are you creating a ruckus now?
What notice?
Whom did you send to and when?
'What is this, sir?'
Making excuses to the Press, huh?
Look here
We don't have to make excuses and manage anything of that sort
Even in the State Meet
You are aware of the confusion and problems we had to face regarding her name
Giving her a chance to clear the air
We sent a notice twice to the address furnished by her
But no response
We have the postal acknowledgment also
You can check if you want to
So will you delete her name if no response?
Sir, we have a deadline to send IIA the final list of athletes for Nationals
'We waited till the last minute'
After that, we had to proceed
Sir, didn't he show the proof to media right then?
Even if there was a confusion in the name what is your problem in a name change?
How can you say that so flippantly?
Just suppose an athlete failed the dope test
What is the guarantee he won't participate in the next Meet under a different name?
'We face so many problems like this, sir'
That isn't true
Their only problem is this girl participating in the National
If their intentions were genuine
They would've somehow made it possible
Listen
This association does not operate for you alone
Moreover this is connected to our State's reputation
We cannot take any risk and we have to go by the rules, got it?
If you hadn't created a confusion with name change
...it wouldn't have come this far
Isn't it so, brother?
Ask them to get out
Hey! Clear out
Sorry for that
Sir, did they go and check?
Have they really sent a letter?
'No, your grandma didn't get any notice'
'But they took her thumbprint claiming she will be receiving it!'
'Any problem, dear?'
'Sir, they have tricked us'
- Babu? - 'Tell me, sir'
Using the change of name as an excuse in the Press Meet
They have played it real smart
- 'Sir?' - Durga can't participate in the Nationals
'Is the change of name the cause of all the drama?'
'Bagyalakshmi lost the golden chance to grab the gold in the Nationals'
'Result of the Dope test?'
'Is the change of name the cause of all the drama?'
'Bagyalakshmi lost the golden chance'
Don't get tense, sir We'll look into it
Did you both eat?
Let me make some tea for you
Sir, ginger tea
Please drink, sir
Should I tell you specially?
Drink it up, dear
[knock on door]
Wait
Sir, can I meet Mr Vishnu?
- You are...? - My name is Srinivasa Chari
Sports journalist in Times of India
Please come in, sir
Sir, he is from Times Of India
I'm Vishnu
I know, sir
And this is Durga, right?
Please sit down, sir
- Would you like some tea? - No, I'm good
Thank you
- I am Srinivasa Chari, sir - Tell me, sir
This morning, I was also in the association office
I was a witness to all that happened
'I even made my enquiries about you'
I felt you may need my assistance
'That's why I came to meet you'
Changing Bagyalakshmi's name to Durga
And making her participate in the State Meet
Was a smart move
But after that you took it easy and relaxed
You assumed Venkatram can't do anything
But they used the same smart move to make a smarter counter against you
But without delivering the letter
They have cleverly taken her grandma's thumbprint, sir
We can't do anything with that point in our favor
So what should we do, sir?
Our people are media driven, sir
Even the truth, people believe only if it makes the headlines
Super, sir
What if we expose their fraud as headlines in the papers?
We can try that route
But I don't know how effective that will be
If it is cricket
'Even if it is a small scratch that News will cover half the page'
But this is Athletics
News content has to be interesting
'Otherwise it will be ignored'
If Durga had participated in the Nationals
...like you said, it would have made the headlines
But they have made it impossible
'What should we do now?'
I have an idea too
Senior State Meet
Sir, Senior State Meet means
Athletes who have already participated in the Nationals
...who have won are qualified to participate in the Seniors Meet
Maximum age limit is 35 years, sir
Imagine our girl participating in such a race filled with experts
No chance, sir
I came here to run, sir
I will run
Register her name, Babu
This is News indeed!
"It's a given"
"You will win"
"8 directions of unrivalled glory"
"Hoist your flag of victory"
"Fearlessness"
"Your strength & substance"
"Hurdles are stepping stones to success"
"Let vermilion's victory crimson red sparkle and shine on your forehead"
"Beyond weariness Crossing milestones surplus"
"Let it be a nonstop stint May your run turn into a sprint"
"Wishing to win is not good enough You must be patient and fight tough"
"May your desire doubled with fervor make Lady Luck smile in your favor"
"Believe that your victory lap awaits you to celebrate and clap"
"Crossing many a complication you will win by your conviction"
"No doubt indeed"
"You will succeed"
"8 directions of unsurpassed glory"
"Hoist your flag of victory"
"Fearlessness"
"Your strength and essence"
"Hurdles are stepping stones to success"
These are the 3 participants in the Open State Meet
Anugraha, Keerthi
And Swetha, my daughter
Sir, they have represented India in International level
Besides that, your daughter Swetha is a national record holder in the 400m race
For such a small event should all of them-
Only a huge stick can kill a small snake!
Isn't he bringing her on the track with the support of the media?
Shouldn't we defeat him right there?
Okay
The first 2 positions in the State Meet are qualified for entry into the Nationals
My daughter Swetha will definitely be first
Competition between the two others for the 2nd position
Whether it is Durga or Bagyalakshmi, no problem
She will vanish without a trace!
Start the registrations
"Life will push you to the ground Truth be told, upside down"
"Every single day of your life it is your duty to combat strife"
"Every single aim you uphold will make you win the gold"
"100% you will achieve if in this mission you believe"
"Re-design based on birthright many a dream for a future bright"
"Iron will and strength covered at length"
"Let your record be a story for Time to rewrite history"
"No doubt indeed"
"You will succeed"
"8 directions of unsurpassed"
"Hoist your flag of victory"
"Fearlessness"
"Your strength & substance"
"Hurdles are stepping stones to success"
"Let vermilion's victory crimson red sparkle and shine on your forehead"
"Beyond weariness Crossing milestones surplus"
"Let it be a nonstop stint May your run turn into a sprint"
"Wishing to win is not good enough You must be patient and fight tough"
"May your desire doubled with fervor make Lady Luck smile in your favor"
"Believe that your victory lap awaits you to celebrate and clap"
"Crossing many a complication you will win by your conviction"
"Wishing to win is not good enough Be patient to fight rough & tough"
"May your desire doubled with fervor make Lady Luck smile in your favor"
"Believe that your victory lap awaits you to celebrate and clap"
"Crossing many a complication you will win by your conviction"
"100% certain"
'A warm welcome to the spectators of the 34th Seniors State Athletics Meet'
'After the 400m Men's event'
'400m women's race will commence'
We request the athletes to assemble at the track immediately'
Go
Okay
All the best
All the best, Durga
[loud cheering]
On your mark
Set
Come on...come on
No!
In the 400m Women's Athletics Finals
We have a tie between the girls in tracks 3, 4 and 5
The winner is being checked via Photo Finish
'Result will be announced shortly'
If the President tries his dirty tricks here
...he has had it, sir
No, Babu
No one can tamper with Photo Finish
The photo will show one who reached the finish line first
That photo has to be produced when the result is announced
Is that so? Okay
400 meters Women's Final result
First place Swetha Venkatram
She sets a new National record of 50.3 seconds
Didn't I tell you, sir?
30 milliseconds behind
2nd place is Durga M
'Both of them qualify for the Nationals'
'Congratulations, winners'
Soooper...sooper
- Change your dress - Fantastic
- Come - Good, dear
- Let's go - Come on
Let's go
'In the State level 400m event-'
Hello, Bagya
Congrats, dear
Good job
- I saw the News now - Thanks, sir
'Our entire village is talking only about your feat'
You hit the headlines whichever channel we switch on
'1 minute, dear Grandma wants to talk to you'
Grandma, Bagi is on the line
- Bagya - Grandma
'Be brave, my dear'
You will definitely win, dear
Don't worry about anything, alright?
'Your parents'
They will always bless you from above
Don't cry, grandma
My sir takes very good care of me
Give it to me
Your grandma is bound to get emotional
You must practice with diligence
And bag the gold medal, okay?
Okay, dear
Okay, sir, bye
Durga
Do you know when we lose in life?
The moment we lose faith in our own talent
That's as good as losing
The day you lose your confidence and look back, not running ahead
From that day on, you can't take a single step forward
That's the same reason you receded to 2nd position when you were leading
Sorry, sir
Durga
Keep this firmly in your mind
You are not competing with human beings
But with Time
'Keep that in mind'
Alright
Come, let's eat
What happened, sir?
That girl
She's another Vishnu
Let it be, sir
But your daughter won, right?
It was a close call
Just bloody 30 milliseconds
Can't let it go so easily
Congratulations, Durga
Next, if you win the Nationals and represent India
Our Sri Chakra Milk Group will sponsor you fully
This is the agreement
Please sign
All the best
Thanks for coming
Congratulations to Swetha
- And...? - Durga
Durga
For getting into Nationals
And special congratulations to Swetha
My daughter
Any-
Sir, how will the State Govt support both these winners?
The State Govt is fully supporting us
Not only that
As soon as he heard this News
Sports minister personally called and wished Swetha
Sir, in any State Meet held in India this year
In 400m race, no one else has achieved Swetha and Durga's record so far
One of them will definitely bag the gold medal in the National Meet
But Swetha has beaten Durga by only a few milliseconds
So do you think Swetha will bag the gold in the Nationals or not?
Uh...please
Swetha is not only talented
But also a properly trained athlete
'This wasn't her best performance'
She will use her full potential
And definitely win the gold
Are you hinting Durga has no chance of bagging the gold?
No...um, I didn't say that
I know Swetha and I have been coaching her from childhood
She has also completed an advance training course in Pune
But Durga's coach
Someone
He is some new coach
What do you mean by 'new coach', sir?
Few years back
Have you forgotten your son Vivek lost to Mr Vishnu in the State event?
It's okay but-
There's no assurance a runner can be a successful coach, right?
True, sir
But a girl who is just 19 years of age
She has been selected in the Nationals by winning the State Seniors Meet
Not only that The difference is negligible
Just 30 milliseconds
How can one who brought that girl to this level be a 'good' coach?!!
Mr Chari
It appears to me you are speaking from the opponent's side
That's why I think you choose to twist what I'm saying
Don't make me your headlines!
Whichever side I choose to be in
...will be truly talented for sure, Venkatram sir
Well...uh
I've arranged breakfast for all of you
Thank you
'On your mark'
'Set'
Faster...faster
Yes...faster
Congratulations, man
Congrats, dude
Superb
Congrats
The National Meet next month is the most important event in my life
Whose saliva is nourishing you to be beefed up like this?
Hey! Come and watch the next race
I will be the winner
You can kiss me
After that kiss him
Then kiss this fellow
If a single race makes you kiss him-
Then for a championship?
Oh my God!
You want a kiss?
Hey! Let go of him
Vishnu, stop...stop it
Don't stop me, coach
- Vishnu, come away - Vishnu
Leave me, I say
Sir
Vishnu
What is it?
What is your problem?
What is your problem with me, sir?
Your progress is my problem
I did all this to hinder your progress
You've risen above your crisis and brought some village bumpkin here
And making her compete with my daughter
Bloody!
I am not the reason she's here as your daughter's rival
Not that, sir
Don't we have the right to participate?
Shouldn't we win, huh?
Why, sir? Did we say 'Move aside, only we have the right to run?'
We are saying 'Let us ALSO participate!'
'Don't you have the heart to accept even that?'
But remember this, sir
You can hinder us all you want
Durga will run for sure
And she will win
She will win, eh?
Listen, Vishnu
6 years ago you defeated my son in a Seniors Meet
Do you remember?
You won for the last time in your life
Only on that day
Hey!
Why are you looking at me accusingly?
Implying as if I conspired and orchestrated that accident for you?
No...no...no
No
I am in no way connected to that accident whatsoever
But
But that situation was used to have your leg amputated
By yours truly!
I knew you would win if you got back on your feet
So I used that golden chance
And bribed the doctor to amputate your leg that could have been saved!
Success is not crushing an opponent by deceit
But to show the world your innate talent
That loser
Your son
Even if he loses, we are the ones to reach the Olympics!
That seals it
That is my power
Using your accident in my favor I rewrote your destiny
Won't I know to fabricate another accident now?
I hope you won't play with the life of a young girl
'Venkatram sir'
You are the sole reason I lost my leg 6 years ago
You are also the only reason I'm standing before you now
If someone had come forward to coach Bagyalakshmi
I wouldn't have come this far
You had my leg amputated because you were scared I'll win
I stand here today with one leg taken away
But still you will lose
I will win
Do whatever is in your power, you gutless son of a gun!
You
How dare you!
'Sir...sir...sir'
Let me tell you before you bombard me with questions
Whatever News you read is false, fabricated information
'I don't know why they hold this kind of enmity against me'
'I am not stopping anyone's progress Neither will I ever stoop so low'
'Because'
'I was a coach myself'
Sir, we heard all the coaches were warned not to train Durga
These calls were made from your office it seems
Do you have any proof, hmmm?
Can you show any proof whatsoever those calls were made from my office?
All that's okay, sir Why rough up Mr Vishnu?
That was
That was because
He came to my office and asked me
'Sir, your daughter is already an international runner'
'If your daughter should not participate in this Meet'
'What should Durga do'
'...to curry favors?'
As a father I lost my cool
But what is the need for him to stoop so low?
You have to ask Mr Vishnu
Not me
Thank you
'Is the accusation flung by Mr Venkatram at coach Vishnu true?'
'If it is true why would Mr Vishnu behave in this disgraceful manner?'
'We will soon know'
'With Camera man Lokesh, signing off Anu'
[knock on door]
What happened?
Did you doze off?
Nothing, sir Just a bit tired
Okay, eat and go to bed early
[alarm ringing]
[mobile ringing]
Tell me, Mr Vishnu
- Durga is missing - What happened, sir?
She must have watched the News on TV
Don't worry
I have friends in the police department
I'll request them to look for her unofficially
'You continue looking for her too, okay?'
What brings you here so early? You want to buy something, sir?
Did Durga-
Did Bagya call you?
No, sir
She is missing from yesterday
We thought you may be aware of her whereabouts-
Where will she go, sir?
Did you look for her in the ground? If you want, shall I take off?
No, it's okay We'll manage
Let me know if she contacts you
Babu, let's go
- No, sir - No, I didn't
No trace of her, sir
Chari sir said, 'Wait till daybreak'
If we don't make any headway he asked us to file an official complaint
New number
Hello, who is this?
I am...I am Mithra speaking
Tell me, madam
You said Manoj is her friend
Did you ask him?
We asked him first thing this morning
He said he doesn't know
Then later
Did he call you by any chance?
No, madam, he didn't
Somehow I have a strong doubt that girl is in his house
Shall we go and check just to be doubly sure?
I don't know his address, madam
'We can find out from someone'
'I will come right now'
Okay...okay, madam
I'm coming
- We want to meet Durga - She isn't here
I am the only one here
Brother, he is lying
She is inside
Move aside
Go in, madam
Who is that?
I'll kick you
Do you know what you are doing?
I don't know what else to do, sister
Sir is a wonderful person
Everyone is saying all sorts of awful things about him
Okay, fine, they are random strangers who are letting their tongue run
Even you didn't understand him
Without any compassion you walked out on him
I know everything, akka
I read the note you left behind
Compared to the dignity of the man who has my best interests at heart
This race is of no consequence, akka
It matters to me
Your win matters the world to me
Whose image are you trying to protect?
One who has lost his leg
One who is turning a deaf ear to rude remarks
Vishnu's image, huh?
Have you seen him participate in a race?
Have you watched him win?
I didn't know that day
He will be involved in such a major accident
That life will give us such a nasty blow
If I had known
When he asked me 'Shall we get married?'
Last minute I said 'Win the race and marry me'
I would have never made such an insane request!
'He lost his father in that horrible accident'
'He lost his leg too and stood all alone'
'But I was there for Vishnu'
I literally forced him to marry me
But
The complex within him of not being able to achieve his goal
...made us drift apart
At first his conversation with me was only about bare necessities
For the past 4 years
...even those few words dwindled to total silence
But one day he spoke to me
Next day, after he brought you home
Through you, I felt he will achieve something worthwhile
I decided I should not be a hindrance to his success
I penned a note and left him
The real meaning of what I wrote was
'You do as you please' means follow your heart
I'll be 'safe' in my parents' home
Vishnu understood my message
You have to understand only this
'The finish line his own feet couldn't touch as winner'
He wants to achieve through you
If you win, it isn't only you reaching the finishing line
Your coach also wins
My Vishnu wins too
They made sure he didn't win by amputating his leg
Don't make him lose again now by not participating in the race
You are the leg he lost!
Please
You should run
'He has to win'
'Next event will be Women's 400 meters'
'Participants, assemble near the track immediately'
Didn't you tell me she wasn't participating?
Track #01 Divya Mehta
Track #02 Anjali Kaur
Track #03 Durga M
Track #04 Swetha Venkatram
Track #05
Bagyalakshmi akka
Stand up please
On your mark
'Set'
'Fantastic finish by Durga M'
'She sets a new National and International record of'
'49.09 seconds'
'Didn't I predict Bagyalakshmi will win?'
'50.03 seconds by Swetha Venkatram'
'This is such a proud moment for all of us'
'Congratulations, Durga'
'Congrats, Durga'
'God bless you'
'Carry her, dude Lift...lift higher'
'Durga...Durga...Durga'
Mithra
Babu, can you get me those pending account files?
What happened, sir? Why have you returned to your seat?
Why, Babu?
Yesterday was the National Meet So I got back to my office routine
I'm glad, sir
Durga and I were just planning to come and meet you, sir
Why did you leave me half way through yesterday, sir?
Who...me?
I watched you win the race
Even if I had participated, I doubt if I would have won the way you did
I didn't leave you, Durga
Now the whole of India
...is with you
Visit your grandma now with triumph and trophy
Sir
What is this, Vishnu?
Why are you sitting here?
Why is everyone asking me the same question?
The goal I wanted to achieve Durga accomplished it with aplomb
My dream has come true, sir
My amputated leg
Will never pain again
Oh!
Read this
Requests from States all over India to assign you as their coach it seems
Printouts
The day you believed your student's victory is yours
You turned into a full-fledged coach
Don't add a fullstop now, Vishnu
One Durga is not enough for our nation
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