Shwaas

Vichare, with Parshya and Diwakar, arrive at a Pune hospital for the boy’s eye check-up. The admission papers state that the doctor would not be responsible for complications, which unsettles him. A medical social worker named Aasawari explains the terms and helps them through the initial assessment.

Dr. Sane quickly diagnoses Parshya with retinoblastoma, a rare retinal cancer. The diagnosis shocks the family and signals a difficult fight ahead. The doctors begin discussing possible treatments.

After consulting colleagues in the US and UK, the team concludes that the only life-saving option is a surgery that would leave Parshya blind. The ethical stakes are raised as they weigh saving the child’s life against his sight. The discussion underscores the severity of the decision ahead.

The doctor insists that Parshya be informed about the surgery, following medical ethics. Aasawari steps in to help explain the situation and to calm Vichare, who fears seeing his grandson suffer. She guides them through the emotional terrain of telling a child about an impending disability.

Aasawari accompanies the family, befriends Parshya, and explains the situation in simple terms. She also watches Vichare closely to keep him from being swayed by promises of false medicines. Her presence helps the family navigate the stress of the impending loss.

Vichare seeks a second opinion to validate the diagnosis and the treatment plan. He wrestles with the idea of losing his grandson’s sight and questions whether everything has been tried. The emotional toll is evident in his conversations with doctors.

The medical team explains again that the reality is grim: the cancer cannot be cured without an operation that will cause blindness. Parshya asks questions with the innocence of a child, while his grandfather struggles to hear the truth. Aasawari continues to support them through the explanation.

The operation is postponed by one day, heightening the anxiety for both family and staff. The delay gives them a chance to spend more time together, though it intensifies the emotional weight. The doctors continue preparing and offering support.

That afternoon, Vichare and Parshya disappear from the ward, triggering a frantic hospital-wide search. The grandfather wants to give Parshya one last chance to see the city before the operation. The hospital staff worry but stay compassionate and alert.

They return to the ward and are confronted by the angry surgeon, who questions their decision and the emotions behind it. Vichare states simply that he wanted to show Parshya the sights of the city before losing his sight. The exchange highlights the tension between medical protocol and parental love.

The medical team continues to support the family, illustrating the care and empathy of the doctors and nurses. The reality that nothing more could be done is accepted, and the decision is framed as saving the child’s life at the cost of sight. The scene emphasizes the delicate balance between hope and realism.

Parshya returns home wearing dark glasses, a poignant image of his new reality. The final shot shows him waving from a boat, signaling both resilience and loss. Critics praised the scene for its emotional resonance and the dignity given to the characters.