script- YPNA (4)

Do you have some experience?

Imraan

Yes, Sir. But with books not with

Pizzas.

Owner

(Laughs)

I like it. I like people with no

experience. They work so sincerely.

You are hired. Don’t worry we will

give you training. Come from

tomorrow.

Imraan

Thank you, Sir. Thank you so much.

Imraan looks very happy as he gets up.

Int. Kitchen - Night

We see a pan on gas stove.

Sheetal is mixing egg white in a cup with spoon. She pours the

mix into the pan. And we see an omelet coming to shape.

Int. Kitchen - Night

We see Imraan coming in the kitchen. He is holding a bag of

carrots and cauliflowers.

He keeps the bag near the almirah.

Sheetal

You came?

Imraan

Yes.

Sheetal

Sit. I will bring some coffee.

Imraan

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O.K.

Int. Drawing room - Night

Imraan sits on sofa and switches on the TV.

Just then Sheetal enters with two cups of coffee.

She gives one cup to Imraan.

Sheetal

Here.

Imraan takes the coffee cup.

Imraan

Thank you.

Sheetal also sits in nearby chair. They started sipping from

their cups.

Sheetal

So, had any luck?

Imraan

Ya. I got a job in a Pizza shop.

Not a big thing. But for a start

- it’s good.

Sheetal

Ya. I also got one.

Home tutor for a child. Have

to go from tomorrow onwards.

Imraan

That’s good.

Sheetal stands up and moves to the kitchen.

Sheetal

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O.K. I will serve the dinner.

Imraan

O.K.

Imraan watches Sheetal going.

Int. Pizzashop - Day

This is a normal pizzashop. There are people on tables

munching eatables and talking.

Imraan is wearing black uniform with a cap. He is looking

cheerful. He is dealing with a fat lady customer.

Imraan

Yes, ma’m. Can I have your

order please?

Customer

One cheese capcicum pizza - large,

two triple sundaes, three hamburgers,

and one coke - large one.

Imraan

Anything else ma’m. French fries...

Customer

Well, add French fries.

Imraan

Rupees- three hundred twenty five

ma’m.

Customer hands over Imraan a five hundred rupees note.

Imraan

Thanks ma’m.

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Imraan hands over the balance to the customer.

Imraan

Your number is forty third ma’m.

The customer moves to her table.

Imraan turns to the next customer and smiles.

Imraan

Can I have you order please?

Cut to....

Int. Splendid room - Day

Sheetal is sitting on the chair with a slate. Chintu is also

there - sitting on a small chair. Sheetal is teaching the kid.

Sheetal

B for boy.

Boy

B for boy.

Sheetal

Good. Now you write... My lovely

baby.

Chintu starts scribbling on slate.

Cut to...

Ext. Airport, London - Day

All four friends - Alka, James, Anchit and Abhimanyu are

standing on the airport

Alka

So finally you are leaving, boss.

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Abhimanyu

Yes, finally. I will miss you guys.

Alka

We too.

Anchit

Hey don’t forget to call us on

your marriage. Otherwise we will

kill you.

Abhimanyu

Hey sure guys. How can I do that?

But you guys will have to come for

sure.

Anchit

We will, we will. What say guys?

All

Yaa . . .

James

(in hindi)

Ab humko hindi kon sikhayega, dost.

Abhimanyu laughs and hugs James. And whispers in his ear.

Abhimanyu

What’s Alka for?

James

Oh, Hard luck.

And they all burst into laughters.

Continuing...

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Ext. Airport, London - Day

Abhimanyu hugs all and says bye to them. He goes inside the

airport.

Ext. Airport, London - Day

James

Well you should have told him.

Alka

Told what?

James

That you have some feelings for him.

Alka

What? Well I don’t tell lies James.

James

Well, then you have feelings for me?

Alka tries to fight him kiddingly. They all laugh.

Cut to....

Int. Drawing room, Massouri - Day

Abhimanyu comes inside and touches Gaytri Devi’s feet. She

hugs Abhimanyu.

Abhimanyu

Mom, I am back.

Mother

I missed you a lot beta. But

finally now you completed your

education. I am so happy for you.

Just then Bua enters. She sees Abhimanyu and looks so happy.

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Bua

Abhimanyu! How are you my son?

Abhimanyu touches Bua’s feet.

Abhimanyu

I am good Bua. You tell me how

you are?

Bua

Well, surviving anyhow. Now you

just bring us a daughter.in.law.

Abhimanyu

Why not Bua! Very soon I will

fulfill your dream.

Abhimanyu smiles and looks at Gaytri Devi. But she turns her

eyes away. Her face is expressionless. Abhimanyu gives a look

of surprise, but says nothing.

Cut to...

Int. Dining room - Day

Abhimanyu is finishing his lunch.

Abhimanyu

Wao, mom! After such a long time

I ate the food cooked by you.

It’s so much soul satisfyingby

God.

Gaytri Devi

Try this.

Gaytri Devi brought a spoonful of gajar ka halwa near to

Abhimanyu’s plate.

Abhimanyu

No, no. Mom! I already ate a lot.

Gaytri Devi

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Only this much, beta.

Gaytri Devi pours a spoon of gajar ka halwa in Abhimanyu’s

plate.

Abhimanyu

Oh, mom!

Abhimanyu lookss at what has been served to him.

Abhimanyu

Well, wao gajar ka halwa.

Abhimanyu starts eating. He is enjoying it.

Continuing...

Int. Dining room - Day

Abhimanyu rubs off his hands with napkin and stands up.

Abhimanyu

O.K. mom. I will just go out for

some time.

Gaytri Devi

Where are you going beta?

Abhimanyu

Nowhere. Just outside for sometime.

Gaytri Devi

You are going to meet, Sheetal.

Abhimanyu

Oh, mom. You know everything. O.K

bye see you.

Gaytri Devi keeps looking at leaving Abhimanyu. Her face is

expressionless.

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Ext. Door - Day

Abhimanyu knocks at the door. Sheetal’s uncle opens the door.

Aunty is also standing behind the uncle.

Abhimanyu

Ji, Namste! I am Abhimanyu. Is

Sheetal at home?

Uncle

Who Sheetal?

Abhimanyu looks surprised.

Abhimanyu

Sheetal. Your neice. Is she

in?

Uncle

She died long back.

Uncle goes in.

Abhimanyu is shocked and angry. Aunty comes forward.

Aunty

(Bitterly)

She fled with a muslim boy. She

ruined us. Spoiled our reputation.

Aunty shuts the door.

Abhimanyu is standing still as if there is no life in him.

Abhimanyu returns to his jeep. He is looking very much

shocked.

Abhimanyu sits in jeep and drives it at a very fast speed.

Int. Drawing room - Day

Abhimanyu comes in rushing.

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Abhimanyu

Mom! Mom!

Gaytri Devi comes in from adjacent room.

Abhimanyu

What happened to Sheetal?

Gaytri Devi is silent. Abhimanyu comes near to her.

Abhimanyu

What happened to Sheetal, Mom?

Gaytri Devi again remains silent. Abhimanyu touches her

shoulder.

Abhimanyu

(Painfully)

Tell me mom. What has happened?

What happened here behind me? Is

it true what I have heard?

Bua (V.O)

One Hundred percent true.

Bua appears in the room. Abhimanyu looks at Bua.

Bua

Beta, that girl came out to be of

bad character. She fled with her

muslim yar. She never thought even

of her poor uncle- aunty who fed

her all these years. She was not

a suitable girl for you beta. Don’t

worry. Yow will get many good girls.

I myself will find one for you.

Abhimanyu is standing completely shocked.

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Int. Bedroom - Night

Abhimanyu is lying on his bed. His eyes are full of tears. He

is holding a picture of Sheetal.

Abhimanyu is remembering the past time.

Scenes of time - he had spent with Sheetal - comes up on the

screen.

Abhimanyu speaks to the picture of Sheetal.

Abhimanyu

Why you did this. Why? Why you

cheated me, you ditcher. I loved

you so much. And you broke my

heart like this.

Abhimanyu tears the picture into pieces and throws it away.

Ext. House - Day

Imraan is waiting for Sheetal. Sheetal comes out. She sits on

his bike.

Imraan

How’s your teaching going on?

Sheetal

Good. The kid is very lovely.

Imraan is driving the bike through a calm and clean road. He

stops near a park.

Sheetal

Why have you stopped here?

Imraan

I have to talk to you. Please come.

Sheetal

What is it?

Imraan

Many days have passed so far.

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I think you have made your mind.

I know it was not good for you.

But then there is life. And we

have to accept the reality.

Sheetal remains silent.

Imraan

So Sheetal, I don’t know how you

will like it but then one day it

has to be asked.

Imraan stops for few moments. After a brief pause, hesitantly

he speaks up.

Imraan

Will you marry me?

Sheetal remains silent for few seconds. She is thinking or

perhaps letting the time pass. After some time she has

realized that she was asked something.

Sheetal

(With a nod)

Yes. O.K.

Cut to...

Int. Drawing room - Day

Abhimanyu is sitting on sofa. He is looking sad and weak. He

has not shaved even.

He is watching T.V. He is just surfing through the channels

and not liking anything.

Just then Gaytri Devi enters. She is holding her purse. She is

about to leave for the college.

Abhimanyu sees her.

Gaytri

Abhi, beta.

Abhimanyu straightens up and switches off the T.V

Abhimanyu

Yes, mom.

Gaytri

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I want to talk to you.

Abhimanyu

Yes, mom. Come, Please sit. What

is it?

Gaytri Devi sits beside Abhimanyu.

Gaytri

Beta. Please forget the past.

Now try to start a new life.

I am seeing you have become so

much introverted. I understand

how much it has hurted you.

But still beta we have to live

the life - what come may!

Abhimanyu looks at the opposite wall and then at his hands.

But doesn’t say anything.

Gaytri

Sometimes things go wrong in life.

But we can’t stop living, beta.One

can think of other possibilities.

You have your entire life ahead of

you. Please think about it.

Abhimanyu remains silent for a minute. He stares the floor.

Then he sighs and talks.

Abhimnayu

Yes, mom! You are right. I will

think about it. Thanks a lot.

Gaytri

I think you should marry now.

Bua was suggesting Alka’s name.

I also like that girl. What do

you think how is she?

Abhimanyu

She is good mom. A very nice

girl.

Gaytri

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Will you marry her beta?

Abhimanyu remains silent.

Gaytri

Take your time beta and then

tell. If you will say yes then

I can talk to her parents. They

won’t say no. They like you a lot

since childhood. Think about it.

O.K. Now I am leaving to the

college. We will talk in the

evening.

Abhimanyu

Bye, mom.

Gaytri Devi picks her purse and leaves for the college.

We hear starting of an engine and then driving off of a car.

Abhimanyu settles back on the sofa and just stares the

ceiling.

Int. Drawing room - Day

We see a clock on the wall. The time is running.

We see Abhimanyu pacing up and down the room.

Int. Prinicpal’s office - Day

We see Gaytri Devi signing some papers brought to her by some

clerk.

Int. Drawing room - Day

Abhimanyu is lying on his bed.

Int. Prinicpal’s office - Day

Gaytri Devi is writing something to be typed.

Ext. Horizon - Evening

We see a big, round and red sun going to set in the west. And

then it is all dark.

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Int. Dining hall - Night

Abhimanyu, Gaytri Devi and Bua are having dinner.

The servant is serving them.

Gaytri Devi drinks from a glass and then wipes her mouth with

a napkin.

Gaytri Devi

So beta! Have you made up your

mind yet?

Abhimanyu

Yes, mom. I am ready to marry

Alka. You can go ahead and fix

the marriage.

Bua

(Smiles)

God bless you my son! I tell you

Gaytri, Abhimanyu will be very

happy with Alka. Such a nice

girl.

Abhimanyu gets up and goes to his room. Gaytri Devi just keeps

her napkin down. She understands the pain of her son. But bua

continues eating happily.

Ext. Drawing room - Day

This is Alka’s house at Delhi. Abhimanyu, Gaytri Devi, Bua,

Alka and Alka’s mother-father all are sitting together.

Engagement ceremony of Alka and Abhimanyu is going on. All are

sounding happy.

Gaytri Devi

Abhi keeps praising Alka a lot.

Alka’s mother

Alka also keeps talking about

Abhimanyu, Gaytri didi. It was

good they both were together

in London. Otherwise things

become very boring.

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Alka’s father

Abhimanyu is a very nice boy. I

think both he and Alka will make

a nice couple. So when should we

fix the marriage?

Gaytri Devi

Abhi wants it very soon, bhai

sahib.

Alka’s father

Well, that can be done.

Int. Alka’s room - Day

Abhimanyu is standing near the window. Alka is behind him. She

has a serious look over her face.

Alka

I am sorry for what happened with

you.

Abhimanyu

Well, I have forgotten about it.

And don’t want to talk it anymore.

Alka

But Abhi, are you happy with your

decision. Will you be happy with

me?

Abhimanyu

Yes, Alka, I like you a lot.

And life would be great with

you. Beacuse you are a very

nice person at heart. But I

don’t know whether you like to

marry me or not!

Alka

No, Abhi. You would be a perfect

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life partner for any girl. I would

be more than happy with you.

Alka smiles. Abhimanyu takes Alka’s hand in his and soothes

gently.

Int. Saheen’s room - Day

Tony comes in. Saheen is stiching clothes.

Tony

Bua ho to aisee!

Saheen keeps stiching.

Saheen

What?

Tony

You know what the real story

was?

Saheen

What story are you talking

about Tony?

Tony

Story of Abhimanyu and Sheetal.

Saheen looks up now. She is looking surprised.

Saheen

Don’t throw riddles. Tell me

clearly.

Tony

Actually my friend’s mother is

a maid at Gaytri Devi’s house.

And she was telling all this.

The day when Abhimanyu came home

from London, he went to meet

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Sheetal. There he learned that she

has fled with Imraan. And when he

went back to his home Bua said she

was not a suitable girl for him. And

she will find a nice girl for him.

Tony continues explaining to Saheen, which we don’t hear. We

listen to music only. Just then Saheen stands up. She looks

shocked and surprised.

Saheen

It means Abhimanyu was not

engaged with anyone. And it was a

made up story of that wretched Bua.

And Sheetal thinks Abhimanyu has

ditched her. Oh God. It should not

have happened. I must tell Sheetal.

Saheen sits to write a letter. We see her pen scribbling on

paper.

Saheen(V.O)

Dear sheetal...

Int. House, Delhi - Day

Sheetal is reading Saheen’s letter.

Sheetal (V.O)

Things have gone wrong. This all was

Bua’s fault. She told lie that Abhimanyu

is engaged with someone else. He came

here and searched for you. There is a

news that he has gone to Delhi now.

Tears came in Sheetal eyes. She is staring the vaccum. The

letter is in her hand.

Continuing ...

Int. Room - Day

Sheetal (V.O)

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Abhi. My Abhi. You are innocent.

I love you. I love you so much. I

know you could never cheat me.

Sheetal is crying and looks happy at the same time.

Sheetal (V.O), continuing..

I have to tell this to Imraan before

it gets late. He has gone for

shopping.I can’t marry him. I have

to search for Abhimanyu. He is here in

Delhi.

Sheetal goes out of the house in hurry.

Ext. Market - Day

Sheetal is crossing the road. Opposite the road we see

Abhimanyu and Alka are coming out of a big mall hand in hand.

Just then Sheetal happens to see Abhimanyu. On her face we see

expressions of happiness.

Sheetal (V.O)

Abhi. My Abhi. I found you. Oh

God. He is Abhi. Everything will

be all right now. Who is that girl

with him. After he has

learned that I have fled with

Imraan he must be seeing someone.

But that was a misunderstanding.

I will tell him the true story.

Every thing will be fine.

Tears have come in Sheetal’s eyes.

Abhimanyu and Alka have reached a black car.

Sheetal (V.O)

I am coming Abhi. I love you. I

love you so much.

Abhimanyu and Alka sits in the car and closes the door. The

car starts moving. Sheetal is trying to cross the road in a

hurry.

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Now the car is catching speed.

Sheetal runs after the car.

Sheetal

(Running after the car and shouting)

Abhi! Abhi! Stop the car. Stop!!

But the car drives off. Sheetal stops after some distance. She

sits on the stairs in front of a building. She is crying and

panting.

Cut to...

Int. Jewellery shop - Day

Imraan is looking at various jewellery items. He picks up a

ring. And takes it to the sales person.

Imraan

How much is this for?

Sales person

Fifteen thousand, Sir.

Imraan

O.K. Please pack it.

Imraan counts the money from his wallet and gives it to the

sales person. The sales person hands over the ring to Imraan.

Ext. The big mall - Day

Sheetal is going towards the mall and enters in.

Int. The big mall - Day

Sheetal approaches a man on the counter.

Sheetal

Excuse me!

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The man

Yes, madam.

Sheetal

Can you tell me about the couple

who just left? The man was in black

suite and lady in green saris.

The man

Oh, she is Alka madam. Our

regular customer. And the man

was her fiancée. I don’t know

his name.

Sheetal

Can you give me their address?

The man

Well, I have no problem. But

may I ask why are you asking.

Sheetal

Well actually that man was

my college friend. His name

is Abhimanyu. I want to give

him surprise.

The man

Oh, yes. She has mentioned

his name. Well here is the

address.

The man hands over a slip to Sheetal.

Sheetal

Thank you so much.

The man

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You are welcome ma’m.

Sheetal leaves the shop in hurry.

Int. Car - Day

Abhimanyu and Alka are sitting together.

The driver is driving the car.

Alka

Today is our marriage. Are you

happy Abhi.

Abhimanyu

Yes, why not. I like you.

Abhimanyu smiles and hugs Alka. Alka also smiles.

Ext. Outside a shop - Day

Imraan is coming out of the shop. Sheetal reaches there and

sees him. Sheetal runs towards Imraan.

Sheetal

Imraan. . . Imraan...

Imrran hears Sheetal calling him and looks in that direction.

Sheetal is running towards him.

Imraan

Hey, what are you doing here Sheetal.

What happened?

Imraan hides the packet containing ring behind his back.

Sheetal

Imraan, I have to tell you

something.

Sheetal is panting.

Imraan

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What’s the matter?

Sheetal

I saw Abhimanyu today. He has no

fault. Actually that bua had lied

about his marriage.

The color of Imraan’s face fades.

Sheetal (continuing)

I have found his address also.

I still love him. I want to go to

him.I can’t live without him.

Tears came in Sheetal’s eyes.

Sheetal (continuing...)

I am sorry for you. I have

already given you much trouble.

But hope you will understand my

situation. Please try to forgive

me.

Imraan is looking shocked but is trying to hide his emotions.

Imraan

That’s O.K. Sheetal. I know what

is love. You are free from my

side to go to your true love. Go

and marry Abhimanyu. My best

wishes are with you. But hey..

Imraan leaves the sentence half completed. Sheetal looks at

Imraan. He smiles.

Imraan

Please don’t forget me.

Sheetal embraces Imraan for a moment.

Sheetal

Thank you so much Imraan.

We see Sheetal leaving with tearful eyes.

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Ext. Road - Day

Sheetal

Taxi, Taxi...

A taxi comes and stops beside Sheetal. Sheetal opens the door

and goes in. The taxi drives off.

Ext. Road - Day

We see Imraan standing alone. He looks at the gift and then

towards the direction taxi drove off.

Two tears trickles from his eyes.

Ext. Road - Day

The taxi is running.

Sheetal

Bhaiya, please drive fast.

Int. Pandal - Day

Marriage of Abhimanyu and Alka is taking place. Abhimanyu is

sitting in the pandal as bride-groom.

Bua and Gaytri Devi are sitting on chairs and looking happy.

Many other guests are also sitting in the chairs and watching

the marriage ceremony.

Pandit ji

Send for the bride.

Int. Taxi - Day

The taxi is running.

And Sheetal is looking much tensed.

Sheetal

Bhaiya, a bit more fast please.

Taxi driver

Don’t worry madam. We will reach

in time.

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Int. Pandal - Day

Abhimanyu and Alka are sitting in front of havan-agni.

Pandit ji is reciting marriage shlokas.

Pandit ji

Stand up for seven feras.

Abhimanyu and Alka stand up.

Ent. Road - Day

The taxi is running. Sheetal is all tensed.

Int. Pandal - Day

Abhimanyu and Alka are taking their feras.

Ext. Alka’s house - Day

The taxi stops and Sheetal comes out. She ran in through the

crowd.

But when she reaches near pandal, Abhimanyu and Alka complete

their seventh fera.

Pandit ji

Now you are both husband - wife.

Sheetal stops near pandal. She realizes Abhimanyu and Alka

both are married now.

Sheetal’s face turns white. She is very much in shock and

grief. Tears are flowing from her eyes.

In a shock she sits in a nearby chair and cover her mouth with

her Chunni.

Int. Taxi - Night

Sheetal is sitting in the taxi.

Sheetal (V.O)

I have done a great injustice to

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Imraan. He did so much for me and

what I gave him in return?

Continuing..

Sheetal (V.O)

He is such a nice person. What fault

does he have? He won’t have to suffer

any more.

The taxi is moving at full speed.

Sheetal (V.O)

I will forget Abhimanyu completely.

I will accept the life as it is.

I will not give Imraan any more

troubles. I will marry him. We

will start a new life. Imraan,

I am coming. Please forgive me.

Please..

Int. Room - Night

Sheetal comes in the room.

Sheetal

Imraan, Imraan.

No answer comes.

Sheetal

I have returned. Please forgive

me. I have given you many troubles

and sorrows. But now I will never

leave you. Promise. I ..I have

realized love for you in my heart.

Again there is no response.

Sheetal goes in each room. But she can not find Imraan.

She goes out of the house.

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Ext. Nazir Miyan’s room - Night

Sheetal knocks at the door. Nazir Miyan comes out.

Nazir miyan

What happened beta? You at this

time!

Sheetal

Uncle, Imraan is not there in the

house. Have you got any idea about

him?

Nazir miyan

Until noon he was here only.

He has not told me anything.

Don’t worry beta. Must be with

his friends. He will come.

You go and sleep.

Sheetal

O.K. Uncle.

Sheetal goes to her room but looks sad and disappointed.

Ext. Courtyard - Day

It is day now. Gate of the house opens and Nazir Miyan comes

in. Sheetal is sitting on the chair. She sees Nazir Miyan

coming and gets up.

Sheetal

Any information uncle?

Nazir miyan

Well. (hesitates briefly) Imraan

has gone back to his brother. Two

days back he got married to a

girl of his village. Her name is

Saheen.

Sheetal looks devastated. She sits in the chair lying nearby.

She appears very much shocked.

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Ext. Near church - Evening.

Sheetal is moving slowly. We listen church bells.

Sheetal (V.O)

I have no motive in life now.

I have lost everything. What

should I do now? Where should

I go?

Sheetal is weeping on the stairs of church.

Sheetal (V.O)

That was the time when I decided

to enter the convent and become

a nun. It will help me living

with peace - I thought. I could

also help those who needed peace.

This is how Sheetal turns into

Jennie.

We see a nun comes from inside of convent. The nun holds

Sheetal’s hand and takes her inside.

After some time we see Sheetal walking in the corridor. Now

she is in the dress of a nun.

Int. Drawing room - Day

Sheetal or Jennie has finished her story.

Abhimanyu is standing still. Alka is sitting on the sofa.

The silence is then broken by Arun, who comes running inside.

Continuing...

Int. Drawing room - Day

A nun comes in.

Nun

Good morning all. I have come

from convent. Are you ready

Jennie?

Sheetal

I am ready sister.

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Sheetal picks her bag.

Nun

And there is a good news also,

Sheetal. You have been selected

at London as missionary. Tomorrow

you have to leave to London.

The nun gives Sheetal a letter.

Abhimanyu, Alka and Arun looks at Sheetal.

Jennie takes the letter and just smiles.

Jeenie gets up and other also. Jennies says goodbye to all of

them. Sheetal leaves with nun.

Ext. Ground - Day.

Today Jennie is leaving for London. Abhimanyu, Alka, Arun and

Jennie all are standing.

Jennie

O.K. I take your leave now. And

don’t forget me little angel.

Jennie kisses Arun.

Alka

Bye, Sheetal.

Abhimanyu

Bye..

It seems hard for Abhimanyu to speak any more.

Jennie

Bye to all of you.

May god bless you!

Jennie smiles. She moves towards the entrance of the airport.

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After some time we see an aeroplane taking-off in the sky.

The camera then focuses on a car which is driving off - on the

long curved road.

Fade out....

The End

script- YPNA (3)

(After brief pause)

She is fine.

Saheen leaves.

Ext. Park in London - Day

We see Abhimanyu sitting on a bench under a poplar tree. He is

looking at the picture of Sheetal. We see Alka coming from

behind. She sees him lost somewhere and then decides for some

trick.

Alka is coming tiptoed towards Abhimanyu.

She reaches near him.

And then snatches the picture from him.

Alka runs away.

Abhimanyu runs after her.

Abhimanyu

Hey. Give it back!

Alka

No. no.

Alka is running behind the trees.

Abhimanyu

Alka, I will kill you. Give it

back. You naughty cat!

Alka keeps running.

Alka

Ha. ha. I won’t give. Let me see

who is she?

Alka stops and looks at the picture. Abhimanyu reaches behind

her and snatches the picture.

Abhimanyu

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You naughty cat!

Alka

Well, no use. I saw her.

She is very beautiful. Whats her

name?

They both are walking now and chatting.

Abhimanyu

She is Sheetal.

Alka

Met her at Massouri?

Abhimanyu

Ya, I met her this time.

She is in the same college where

mom is principal.

Alka

Cool. So finally you got your

dreamgirl. Good.

Abhimanyu

Ya. She is so innocent. I love

her a lot.

Alka

Ya, I can see that.

And they both laugh.

Ext. Nature - Day

Spring is converting into autumn.

It gives us idea that some months have passed.

Cut to....

Int. Sheetal’s house - Day

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We see Sheetal entering the house with books in her hand.

Sheetal’s cousin - a small boy is running around the house.

Boy

You are getting married. Married.

Married. Married...

Sheetal

What are you saying Monty? Have

you done your home work?

Boy

Mummy was saying you will be

married very soon.

The boy fleds out. Sheetal looks at her aunty

Aunty

Why are you staring like this?

Will you be a parasite on us

entire life. We are thinking

of your marriage. With great

effort we have found one guy.

Sheetal is looking amazed. Her eyes widen. On her face there

is a look of grave disappointment and shock.

Sheetal

What are you saying aunty?

Uncle

Saying what? We are going to

marry you. This is our last

responsibility. We are fed up

with you. Until when can we bear

your burden?

Aunty

One of my friend has brought

this rishta. Well the boy is a

widower. But that does not make

any difference. He is a very rich

lawyer, you know. Hope you will

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help us financially after the

marriage. After all we have raised

you up and it has costed us a lot.

Uncle

They are coming next week to see

you. So be there. How many gentle

people are left these days who

will marry a girl without dowry?

Uncle’s continued murmuring can be heard. He has gone to his

room.

Sheetal is standing in a shock. She is silent. Tears are

falling from her eyes.

She rushes towards her room.

Int. Sheetal’s room - Day

Sheetal lies on her stomach in bed. She is crying.

Sheetal

(To herself)

I can’t marry him. I can’t marry.

Oh Abhi, where are you? These

people will sell me.

Sheetal continues sobbing.

Ext. Sunrise- Morning

We see a large and red sun rising in the horizon.

Int. Sheetal’s room - Day

Sheetal and Saheen are sitting on bed and talking.

Both are looking serious and tensed.

Saheen

My god! How these people can do

this to you?

Sheetal

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I will commit suicide but won’t

marry that jerk.

Saheen

Don’t say like this Sheetal. But

what about Abhimanyu! Does he

know all this?

Sheetal

How could he Saheen? He is in

London.

Saheen

Then write to him and tell

what’s going on here. Do it soon.

Lest these people declare the

marriage date and ruin you

forever.

Sheetal

I don’t have his address.

Saheen

Why, he never wrote to you?

Sheetal

I have asked him not to do so.

Because uncle and aunty read all

my letters.

Saheen

Oh. Then you should go to his

mother and bring the address.

Send him telegram soon. You don’t

have enough time, girl.

Sheetal nods.

Int. Hall - Day

A function is going on. We see community of Indian students.

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They are celebrating a function. Some white people are also

there.

Alka is claded in a beautiful modern dress. She picks the

mike.

Alka

O.K., Ladies and gentlemen! Now

my friend Abhimanyu will sing

a song for all of us. Please

give him a big hand.

We hear a loud applause from the people present in the hall.

Abhimanyu is standing with his friends and drinking. He looks

at Alka with false annoyance.

Abhimanyu

Noooo!

But his friends start pushing.

Friends

Please Abhi. Please. Please.

Abhimanyu

O.K. O.K.

Abhimanyu goes to stage. And takes the guitar.

Abhimanyu

Friends! I am dedicating this

song to a very special person

who is waiting for me millions

of miles away in India. She is

my sweetheart - Sheetal.

Crowd

(Raising their toasts)

To Sheetal!

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Abhimanyu starts singing a love song.

The song goes on for 5 -6 minutes.

In the end there is a loud applause.

Ext. Bungalow - Evening

Sheetal rings the bell. The doors open and Bua appears.

Bua

Yes, who are you?

Sheetal

Ji, I am Sheetal.

Bua

Oh. You are the same Sheetal.

I saw you in charity show.

You sing very well daughter.

Sheetal

I want to meet principal ma’m.

Is she in?

Bua

For what?

Sheetal

For some personal reasons.

Bua

Look beta, she has gone

for one month to her brother’s

house in mumbai. There are vacations

you know.I am his bua . Tell me what

do you want?

Sheetal

Can I get Abhimanyu’s mailing

address?

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Bua

Well, I don’t have that child.

I am illiterate person. Only

Gaytri deals with all such stuff.

By the way are you Abhimanyu’s

friend?

Sheetal

Yes.

Bua

Then you will be glad to know -

he is getting married with his

childhood friend - Alka. Actually

they were our friends when we use

to live in Delhi.

Sheetal looks shocked. We see lines of great anguish on her

forehead.

Sheetal

What? It’s impossible.

Bua

He has sent even the photo of

his bride to be.

Bua shows Sheetal photos in which Abhimanyu is hugging and

dancing with Alka.

Sheetal keeps on staring.

Sheetal

It can’t happen. I don’t believe

this.

Bua

He was seeing some local girl

here. But when Gaytri told him

that she was from a middle class

family with no status at all he

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also realized. She only recommended

Alka. Such things happen in real

life beta.

Bua looks at the watch.

Bua

O.K. Beta, I have some work. Come

after vacations. Good night.

Bua shuts the door.

Continuing...

Ext. Exterior of the house - Evening

Tears are flowing from Sheetal’s eyes. She starts moving

towards her home.

Just then Gaytri Devi’s car enters. She comes out and goes in

the house. Neither she nor Sheetal happens to look at each

other.

Int . Drawing room - Evening.

Bua is sitting on sofa reading mini geeta.

Gaytri

Didi! Had anyone come?

Bua

Who will come here? Why are you

asking?

Gaytri

Nothing. I guessed I saw someone

leaving.

Bua

No one had been here. Don’t know

who you saw?

Gaytri Devi

Perhaps I mistook it.

Gaytri Devi goes to her room.

Int. Bedroom - Night

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Sheetal is lying in her bed. Her back is rising up and low.

She is weeping.

She pulled out the photo of Abhimanyu from beneath the pillow.

Sheetal

Why you did this to me. You liar.

You cheater. How much I loved you.

And you just played with my heart.

Sheetal continues sobbing.

Ext. Cafe. London - Day

Abhimanyu and Alka are sitting with friends in a café. They

all are celebrating and are in jolly mood. A waitress comes

and serves them. After serving she leaves.

Friend

(Drinking from his cup)

Well you are lucky buddy. You

have got good job.

Abhimanyu

Well, we all are.

Friend

Well it’s a MNC at Delhi,

right?

Abhimanyu

Ya.

Friend

Why don’t you stay here buddy.

You wil get still better jobs.

Abhimanyu

No James, someone is waiting

for me.

Friend

His girlfriend.

They all laugh.They sip their drinks.

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Alka

So what are you planning next?

Abhimanyu

Well, now MBA is complete and a

job is also in hand. Now will

go back to home.

Alka

And marry Sheetal!

Abhimanyu

(Smiles)

Yes, that’s right.

All friends laugh.

Friend

That’s cool.

Alka

Say our hello to

Sheetal.

Abhimanyu

Oh, sure.

Cut to..

Int. Sheetal’s House, Mussorie - Day

Ladies are singing and dancing.

There is a beat of dholak.

Ladies

Ye galiyan ye chobara

Yahan aana na dobara

Ab hum to bhaye pardesi

Ki tera yahan...

Int. Drawing room - Day

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Engagement ceremony of Sheetal is going on. We see a fat and

ugly bridegroom. His equally fat and gaudy parents are sitting

on chairs.

Along with them Sheetal’s uncle and aunty are also sitting.

Mother of groom

Our pappu is one in lakhs.

Mother of groom nudges her husband with her elbow.

Mother of groom

What do you say?

Father of groom

(Eating his ladoo)

When I denied?

Mother of groom

He was getting many rishtas.

But you know we are looking

for a civilized girl like our

Pappu.

Mother of groom again nudges her husband with her elbow.

Mother of groom

What do you say?

Father of groom

(Eating his other ladoo)

Yes, Yes, When I denied?

Mother of groom

Behnji, Call the girl.

Aunty

Yes, Behnji. (loudly) Saheen. Send

Sheetal beta. Our sheetal is bit

shy. Heen heen.

Aunty laughs.

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Int. Bedroom - Day

Sheetal is sitting sadly in her bed. She is dressed up for the

occasion. Saheen gives her the tray. Sheetal stares her.

Saheen

Bear this for now. We will think

some solution later.

Saheen sends Sheetal out. Singing is continued.

Ext. Drawing room - Day

Sheetal gives tea to everyone. The groom’s mother offers

Sheetal some jewellery.

The groom keeps staring Sheetal.

Mother of groom

You will be very happy with our Pappu.

There is no lawyer like him in entire

village. What you say?

Mother of groom elbowed her fat husband.

Father of groom

Yes, Yes, When I denied?

Father of groom continues nibbing at his ladoo.

Grooms mother

So we liked Sheetal. But we are

in a hurry for this marriage.

Uncle

Yes. Whenever you say!

Grooms mother

Very fine. We will contact our

Pandit ji and will inform you

soon. Any day next week will be

fine. Now we take your leave.

They all exchange greetings and then leaves. Sheetal is just

staring at the opposite wall.

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The ladies music continues.

Ladies

Mere hathon main no-no

chudiyan hain...

Int. Bookshop - Day

Tony enters. He spots Imraan near a book-shelf and goes to

him.

Tony

Hey, you know what’s going on.

Imraan

What happened now?

Tony

Sheetal is getting married.

Imraan looks at Tony. Imrann appears sad and in pain. He keeps

silent and sighs.

Tony

Hey, you are getting it wrong.

Imraan doesn’t respond. Tony continues.

Tony

She is not marrying Abhimanyu -

her earlier boyfriend. But to

some old, limpy cartoon.

Imraan

What?

Imraan is surprised now.

Tony

Yes. My sister told.

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Imraan

Saheen!

Tony

Yes.

Imraan

What happened to Abhimanyu?

Tony

Well, that I don’t know. But it’s

for sure she is not marrying

Abhimanyu now.

Imrann closes the book and thinks seriously.

Continuing..

Int. Bookshop - Day

Saheen enters the shop. Imraan and Tony looks at her.

Saheen

Tony please go out. I have to

talk to Imraan in person.

Tony reluctantly goes out. Imraan watches him leaving.

Imraan

What happened?

Saheen

Poor Sheetal. Her fate is ruined.

She is being married to a widowed

old man.

Imraan

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What happened to Abhimanyu?

Saheen

He is getting married to some

other girl from Delhi.

Imraan

How can he ditch her?

Saheen

That day Sheetal went to his

house. Abhimanyu’s bua told it

to Sheetal. She showed her

even pictures of his bride to

be.

Imraan

But it’s not good for Sheetal.

She must have been hurt badly.

Sheetal

What can be done now?

Saheen hesitates a little.

Saheen

Im.. Imraan, Do you like -

(slowly) -- Sheetal?

Imraan

What are you saying?

Saheen

I know. (Pause) You love Sheetal secretly.

I have learned it from - Tony.

Imraan

Oh, Tony! He is always kidding.

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Saheen

Whatever. But now only you can

help Sheetal from this ruin,

Imraan!

Saheen looks at Imraan with looks of request in her eyes.

Imraan

(surprised)

Me? How?

Saheen

Take her away. Far away from here

and marry her. Please. I beg you

Imraan.

Imraan

What!! Is it possible? (brief pause).

Will sheetal be ready for this.

Saheen

It has to be made possible.

I will talk to her.I can’t let

her life get ruined.

Saheen and Imraan exchange looks.

Saheen

Tomorrow is the day. Meet me

in the evening.

Saheen leaves the shop in hurry. Imraan keeps looking her

going.

Ext. Road - Day

Sheetal is standing with Saheen. She is looking hopeless.

Sheetal

The date of marriage has been

fixed. The day of my death has

been fixed. Its next week.

Saheen

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Don’t speak like this. I have

Worked out a plan. Now listen

carefully. And do what I say.

Sheetal remains silent.

Saheen

Do you remember Imraan? The boy

who was studying in our class!

Sheetal

Yes. Imraan who has a bookshop.

Saheen

Yes.

Sheetal

What about him?

Saheen

Well. He likes you. Perhaps

loves you. But he was very

shy to ever let you tell this.

Sheetal

(With surprise)

What! Who told you all this?

Saheen

Well, - Tony.

Sheetal

Whatever, I never had such

feelings for him. But why are

you telling me all this.

Saheen

Because I want you to flee

with Imraan.

Sheetal

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(With shock)

What! I don’t love him Saheen.

I can’t do this.

Saheen

Then you want to marry that

widower?

Sheetal looks at Saheen with agony.

Saheen

It’s not a matter now of who you

love and who you don’t my dear.

But it’s a matter of saving

your entire life.Imraan is a good

boy. You will be happy with him.

Think Sheetal, think. Go with him.

Save yourself from this grave

ruin.

Sheetal

But ...

Saheen

I have already talked to Imraan.

He will be here anytime now.

That’s why I have called you here.

We have very less time. You

have to go with him.

Sheetal looks disappointed. She is trying to say something.

Just then Imraan comes there on motorbike.

Continuing...

Saheen approaches Imraan.

Saheen

Imraan! I am putting a lot of trust

in you. I am sending Sheetal with

you. She has already suffered much.

I hope you will take good care of

her now.

Imraan

Don’t worry. Sheetal is safe with

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me. I will try my best to keep

her happy.

Saheen turns to Sheetal who is standing silent.

Saheen

Go my sister. Go. Save your life.

Or these people will ruin you

completely. May Allah bless you

both?

Sheetal rides the bike like a robot. Imraan starts the bike

and drives off. Saheen waves at them with tears in her eyes.

Sheetal keeps looking at Saheen.

Camera now focus on two loafer boys. They have seen what has

happened. Both the boys exchange looks.

Int. Middle class house - Day

Aunty is sitting on bed stitching a cloth.

The two loafer boys run in.

One boy

Bhag gayee.. Bhag gayee..

2nd boy

Ha! Ha! Ha!

Aunty looks up.

Aunty

Hey, loafers. What are you

howling for? Kon bhag gayee?

One boy

Your Sheetal aunty. With

Imraan.

Aunty stands up. She is angry and looking shocked at the same

time.

Aunty

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Hai ram! You wretched boys. Are

you in your senses? What are you

saying?

2nd boy

O, aunty! We ourself saw her

riding the motor bike of Imraan.

And he drove it off.

Aunty beats her chest and sits on bed. She is crying aloud.

Aunty

Hai Ram! We are ruined. Now we

can’t show our faces to anyone

in the society.

Uncle came out of the room.

Uncle

Hey, what happened? Why are you

crying like a crazy.

Aunty

Sheetal has fled away with

that muslim boy. These two boys

have seen.

Now uncle is also in rage.

Uncle

That dirty bitch. For this day

we raised her up!

Aunty

Hai! She brought shame to us.

Uncle

(Bitterly)

Well. It’s for good’s sake. Now she

is dead for us. No one will ever

talk about her in this house.

Enraged uncle went inside his room.

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Ext. Courtyard - Day

The bike enters the courtyard. Imraan and Sheetal both gets

down.

Imraan

Come, this is my house. I live

with my bhaiya-bhabi.

Sheetal just follows Imraan silently.

Continuing...

Ext. Courtyard - Day

Imraan’s Bhabhi is spreading the clothes and sees them coming.

She is young with sharp features and a sharp tongue.

She is looking a clever and cunning being.

Bhabi

Imraan, you - this time! What’s the

Matter? And who is she?

Imraan’s brother also comes out of the house.

Imraan

Bhabhi. (Hesitates). She is Sheetal. She

has come with me. I want to marry

her.

Bhaiya also reaches behind bhabi.

Bhabhi

Listen! (points towards her husband).

We were waiting for this

day only. All our reputation goes

to dirt. Your brother has fled a

girl. I knew from the beginning

this will happen one day. Won’t

be able to show face in society

now.

Bhabhi flees inside. Bhaiya is now in rage. He comes forward.

Bhaiya

(Shouting)

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Bastard! You didn’t think once

before doing this. All those years

we fed you and you came home with

a kafir girl. From today you are

not my brother. Just leave my house

this moment. Get out and get lost.

Sultana, pack his bag.

After some time bhabi comes out with some luggage and thrusts

near Imraan.

Imraan picks up his bag.

Bhaiya

Don’t show me your face again.

Bhaiya went in the house and shuts the door. Imraan picks the

bag and holding Sheetal’s arm starts moving back.

Sheetal is terrified.

Imraan

(Almost whispers to Sheetal)

Don’t worry. Everything will be fine.

Imraan and Sheetal continue moving out of the house.

Ext. Roadside - Day

Imraan and Sheetal are walking on the road.

Imraan is holding Sheetal from arm. Which she soon withdraws.

A car speds away past them on the road.

Ext. Roadside - Day

Imraan is standing and looking towards the curve of the road.

He is waiting for a lift. Sheetal is sitting on the

stonebridge. Just then a truck appears.

Imraan

(Waving a hand)

Hey! lift! lift! The truck stops.

And a bulky surdar with friendly

looks, look out.

Sardar

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What happened son? Where to?

Imraan

Sardar ji! Can we get a lift?

We missed our bus. We want to

go to city.

Sardar

Well, I am also going there. But

there is no place in front. You

both have to sit in the back.

Imraan

That’s not a problem at all.

Sardar

Then sit, hurry up.

Imraan asks Sheetal to come. They both ride the truck.

Int. Truck backyard - Day

There are some banjara types of people also sitting in the

truck. The truck starts moving. All banjara people are

gossiping.

A man

Hey, banjaran, why don’t you sing

a song. The journey is too long.

The banjaran is smoking pot. She hears the man and looks at

him.

Int. Truck backyard - Day

Sheetal is sitting silent.

Imraan just looks at her.

Int. Truck backyard - Day

The banjaran now starts a song. And other people start beating

their instruments.

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We see sometimes Imraan and Sheetal, hills, road, trees, skies

and other truck.

Int. Courtyard/city - Day

Imraan (with his bag) and Sheetal are following an old Muslim

man. His name is Nazir Miyan. He was a friend of Imraan’s late

father. Nazir Miyan lives alone. His only son is a doctor and

settled in U.S.A. Wife is already dead.

The house is big enough.

We see another part of the house.

Nazir Miyan opens the lock of a room.

Nazir miyan

Come, come.

Ext. Room - Night

They all steps inside. There are two rooms and a kitchen.

Int. Room - Night

Imraan, Sheetal and Nazir Miyan are inside the room.

Nazir Miyan

You can live here with peace.

I never rented my house to anybody.

But you are the son of my late

friend so it’s my duty to help

you. And pay me only when you

get a job.

Imraan

Thank you so much uncle. I am

obliged.

Nazir Miyan

Its O.K. beta. In fact I also feel

so alone here. Arbaaj has left to

USA and settled there. Now because

of you people my time will also

pass nicely.

Nazir Miyan leaves.

Continuing...

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Imraan

So now we will have to live here.

I hope you can adjust. From

tomorrow I will start looking

for a job.

Sheetal

Yes. O.K.

Imraan

You can use the next room. I will

sleep here.

Sheetal goes to her room.

Imraan sits on the bed.

Cut to....

Int. Room, London - Day

Abhimanyu is in his room. He is in a T- shirt and a pyajama.

He is dialing a number and is looking happy.

Int. Room, Massouri - Day

Gaytri Devi is reading a newspaper. Just then the phone rings.

Phone

Tring.. Tring..

Gaytri Devi keeps the paper down and picks up the receiver

Gaytri Devi

Hello!

Abhimanyu

Hello, mom!

Gaytri Devi

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Hello, Abhi.

How are you beta?

Abhimanyu

I am fine mom.

There is a good news.

Gaytri Devi

News! What?

Abhimanyu

My result is out. I have passed

in A grade. Also got a job in

Delhi. It’s a MNC. Finally I am

Coming. Next week I will be with

you.

Gaytri Devi tries to smile.

Gaytri Devi

Congratulations beta! I am very happy

for your success.

Abhimanyu

Ma’ma you are not sounding very happy.

What’s the matter?

Gaytri Devi

No, no, beta. Nothing like that.

Actually it’s too much of happiness

You got a job and my son is coming

back.

Abhimanyu

O.K. mom. See you soon. O.K. now I

will keep the phone down.

Gaytri Devi

O.K. Bye beta.

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Abhimanyu

Bye mom.

Continuing...

We see bua coming from adjacent room.

Bua

Gaytri, Abhimanyu is coming?

Gaytri Devi

Yes, Deedi. Next week.

Bua

Well, that’s good. Now what have you

thought about his marriage. That girl

has shown her character.

Gaytri keeps silent.

Bua

Anyways, it will give Abhimanyu a

lesson at least.

Gaytri Devi goes to her room.

Ext. Roadside - Day

We see Imraan walking on the road.

Ext. Roadside - Day

Sheetal is also walking in a deserted street.

Int. Office - Day

Imraan is sitting in front of a fat man. The man is

interviewing him.

Fat man

So what’s your qualification?

You have not completed your

College!

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Imraan

Yes, Sir. I dropped in last year.

But don’t worry, Sir. I am trying

to complete it this year.

Fat man closes Imraan’s file.

Fat man

So visit us after that. I am sory,

we can’t hire you.

Imraan looks disappointed.

Int. Drawing room - Day

A graceful lady is looking at Sheetal’s biodata.

Lady

Oh! You like to sing also.

Sheetal

Yes, ma’m . Less or more.

Lady

That’s good.

The lady closes Sheetal’s biodata.

Lady

So I like you. You can come from

tomorrow.

Just then a little boy enters.

Lady

Hey, Chintu - my baby, come

here.

Chintu comes to his mom.

Lady

She is your new teacher. From

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tomorrow she will teach you.

Sheetal

Hello, Chintu. Will you be my

friend?

Chintu

No.

Chintu goes back to his mother.

Sheetal and the lady laughs.

Lady

Don’t worry. He will become

friendly in a day or two.

Sheetal

Yes . Yes. I know.

Ext. Pizzashop - Day

Imraan is moving desperately in the deserted road. Just then

he sees at the door of a Pizza shop. We see a card hanging at

the door which reads - ‘Job Vacancy’.

Imraan reads. He pushes the door and enters the shop.

Int. A small office - Day

We see Imraan is being interviewed by the owner of pizza shop.

The owner is staring at his CV.

The owner nods and lookss up.

Owner

So you are interested in this

job!

Imraan

Yes, Sir.

Owner

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Tony moves his hand in the air and they both claps.

Tony

We gonn’a enjoy buddy.

Cut to..

Ext. Roadside - Daylight

A bus comes and stops. We see Abhimanyu gets off the bus. He

is coming from London in vacation to his mother Gaytri Devi.

At some distance an open roof jeep is waiting for him. Rahim,

the middle aged driver waves at him.

Ext/Int. Open roofed jeep - Day

Abhimanyu comes towards the jeep. He waves at Rahim. Abhimanyu

keeps his bags in the back and jumps in the jeep.

Abhimanyu

(Cheerfully)

Hello, Rahim Chacha. How are you?

Rahim

I am fine baba. Its years since

I saw you. How much of your study

is still left?

Rahim starts the jeep and it starts running on the road.

Abhimanyu

Well, uncle. One year more.

O.K. Uncle. How’s mother?

Rahim

She is doing fine baba. Always

talks about you. Now you should

get married.

Abhimanyu

Ha, ha. You also started it uncle.

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Ext. Hills - Day

We see hills, forests, rivers and the jeep running through

beautiful hills.

Cut to..

Int. Gaytri Devi’s bungalow - Day

Abhimanyu touches the feet of Gaytri Devi. Gaytri Devi

embraces Abhimanyu.

Gaytri Devi

Abhi, My son! How are you beta?

Abhimanyu

I am fine ma. You tell me. How

are you?

Gaytri Devi

I am also fine beta.

Just then Abhimanyu’s bua enters from adjacent room. She is

quite plump and middle-aged. From the face she is looking a

cunning lady. She is holding a mini geeta and a rosary in her

hand. These are her trademarks.

Abhimanyu looks at her.

Abhimanyu

Hey, bua.

Abhimanyu touches Bua’s feet also.

Abhimanyu

How are you bua?

Bua embraces Abhimanyu.

Bua

Abhimanyu, my son. I am fine beta.

You tell me how you are!

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Abhimanyu

I am good. Look. I have grown

fatter.

Abhimanyu laughs and made a gesture at himself with open arms.

Bua

And how’s Alka?

Abhimanyu

Oh, she is also doing great.

Bua

Very good girl. Really very nice.

Her mother was such a good friend

of us at Delhi. I really get bore

here.

Int. Dining table - Night.

Abhimanyu and bua is having dinner. Abhimanyu takes a bit of

chapatti, wrap up some aaloo - gajar kee sabji and puts the

bite in his mouth. Bua drinks water from a glass.

Gaytri Devi comes out with a bowl. A sevant also brings

another bowl. After keeping the bowl on table the servant

leaves.

Gaytri Devi sits at one of the chair and keeps the bowl on the

table. She serves herself.

Gaytri Devi

Abhi, do you get some Indian food

at London.

Abhimanyu

Oh ma’ma. That owner of my house.

Every time they are giving me burgers

and all that stuff...

Gaytri Devi

Oh. So you must be missing Indian

food.

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Gaytri Devi added few more spoons of fried bhindi to

Abhimanyu’s plate.

Abhimanyu drinks from his glass.

Abhimanyu

Well, there are many Indian

restaurants. But the taste which

you bring in things, oh - that has

no parallel.

Abhimanyu keeps the glass on the table.

Bua

So when are you planning to get

married, Abhi beta?

Bua puts one big bite in her mouth and looks at Abhimanyu.

Abhimanyu

Oh, why every one is after my

marriage. What’s the hurry, bua.

Let me complete my MBA first.

Then I will get a job and then

only will think of marriage. By

the way a girl has to found yet?

Bua

That you don’t worry. I will

find you such a beautiful girl

that you will never have seen

in your entire life.

Abhimanyu

O.K. Bua. Find the girl tomorrow

and I will marry the day after.

And they all laugh.

Int. Bedroom - Night

Sheetal is standing in front of her parent’s picture.She

is praying. Tomorrow she has to perform in the charity show.

Her hands are folded and she is lookingng at the photograph

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Sheetal

O.K. Maan-Baba. Give me your blessing.

May I do all fine tomorrow.

She folds her hand in a namskar posture.

Just then her aunty enters.

Aunty

O, maharani. If you are over with

your fake worship, then go to

the kitchen and wash the utensils.

Aunty goes out. But continues her murmuring.

Aunty (V.O)

Such a work shirking girl I never

saw in my life..

Sheetal starts going out. We keep hearing Aunty complaining.

Int. Rest room - Day

Today is the charity show. Sheetal is sitting and finishing

her makeup. There are other girls busy in work.

Saheen comes in.

Saheen

Are you ready? They are going

to announce.

Sheetal

Yes, I am. But feeling a bit

nervous.

Saheen

Don’t worry. It will go very

well. All the best.

Sheetal

Thanks.

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Int. Stage - Day

We see a jam - packed hall with people.

We see Gaytri Devi and Abhimanyu sitting in front row and

talking but we don’t hear them.

A teacher comes to the mike stand and begins some

announcement.

Announcer

Ladies and gentleman, next program

will be a song performed by the

best singer of our college - Ms.

Sheetal. Hope you will enjoy it.

Announcer leaves and a curtain is raised. The light hollow

becomes large.

We see dressed up Sheetal sitting on a piano.

She starts singing a song.

We can see many faces in crowd.

Imraan, Tony and Saheen in back rows.

Gaytri Devi and Abhimanyu in the front.

The song ends in 5 minutes.

The hall is echoed by loud applause.

Ext. Corridor - Day

Sheetal is coming through the corridors. She has changed her

dress now. She is holding books and some flowers.

We see Abhimanyu standing at a distance waiting for her.

Just then Sheetal is approached by a group of people.

A boy

You sang very well Sheetal.

Sheetal

Thank you, Rehman.

Girl

Everyone praised your voice

Sheetal.

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Sheetal

Thank you Ruhi.

After a few minutes all people are gone.

Sheetal is now moving towards Abhimanyu. She has not noticed

him yet.

Continuing...

Ext. Corridor - Day

Abhimanyu is standing near the corner.

As Sheetal comes near, Abhimanyu approaches her.

Abhimanyu

Excuse me!

Sheetal stops and looks at Abhimanyu.

Sheetal

Yes?

Sheetal tries to recognize the stranger.

Abhimanyu

Your performance was great.

I liked it.

Sheetal

Thanks a lot. But sorry, I didn’t

recognize you. Are you in our

college?

Abhimanyu

No, actually I am Abhimanyu. I

am doing MBA from London university.

And I am the son of your Principal

also.

Sheetal

Oh. Principal ma’m is your mother.

All students like her a lot. She

had been very kind with me .

Otherwise I would not have been

able to sing today. Anyways nice

to meet you.

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Abhimanyu

Same here. Which course?

Abhimanyu and Sheetal starts moving through the corridor.

Sheetal

B.A. History, Final year.

Abhimanyu

Well, that’s great. O.K. Can you

tell me some good places for

sight seeing here?

Sheetal

Well are you new here?

Abhimanyu

Actually mom got transferred

here two years back only. This

was her parents place. We actually

lived in Delhi but after papa’s

death, she was feeling alone there.

Coming here at least gave her

some peace.

Sheetal

Oh, O.K. So you want to visit some

places. There are so many actually.

There is a beautiful lake. Then

a hill . There is temple of

tara mata. And you can do a lot

other things also - Paragliding.

Bunjee jumping, tracking..

Abhimanyu

O.K. O.K. Well that’s very nice.

But you are going to take me to

all those places also.

Sheetal

Me?

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Abhimanyu extends his hand towards Sheetal.

Abhimanyu

Friends?

Sheetal hesitates but then extends her. They both shake hands.

Abhimanyu

Great! So can we meet tomorrow?

Sheetal

(After thinking briefly)

O.K.

Abhimanyu smiles. Sheetal smiles too.

Int. Middle class house - Day

Sheetal enters the house. Her aunty is standing in the way.

Uncle is also there.

Aunty

So you came maharani. Had your

show? One day you will ruin us.

I know it.

Sheetal

Aunty, actually principal ma’m

insisted.

Aunty

O.K. O.K. Now go in the kitchen and

cook the dinner.

Aunty goes in one of the room.

Sheetal also starts going towards her room.

Uncle

How much money you got?

Sheetal stops.

Sheetal

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Uncle, two thousand rupees.

Uncle

Give them here. First time you

will be giving something.

Otherwise you are a big parasite

on us.

Sheetal takes out the money from her purse and hands it over

to the uncle.

Uncle takes the money and counts.

Aunty also returns.

Aunty

Now go in the kitchen.

You have to wash the clothes

also.

Sheetal goes inside. Aunty joins uncle and looks at the money

greedly.

Ext. Hills - Day

We see a spot for bungee jumping. Few tourists are trying the

sport. There are trainers and guides also.

Abhimanyu is all set and wearing jumping gears. A trainer is

helping him. Sheetal is standing nearby.

Abhimanyu

You want to try?

Sheetal

No baba. I am afraid.

Abhimanyu

Me also.

Abhimanyu laughs. Sheetal also smiles.

Abhimanyu

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This is my first time.

Pray for me. If I won’t come up

will you be able to go home alone?

Sheetal

Please don’t say like this.

Abhimanyu

(Laughs)

Just joking yar.

Just then the trainer approaches Abhimanyu.

Trainer

All set, Sir?

Abhimanyu

Yes.

Trainer

Let’s go then.

Abhimanyu

All right.

We see trainer and Abhimanyu jumps down the hill. There is a

river flowing there- down deep. We hear Abhimanyu’s shriek of

excitement. Sheetal just looks down.

Abhimanyu(V.O)

Whoooooooooooo!!

Ext. Hills - Day

Abhimanyu has returned after the jump.

He is walking with Sheetal.

Abhimanyu

It was amazing. I tell you.

why don’t you give it a try?

Sheetal

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Na baba. I told you. I am

afraid.

Abhimanyu

Hey. Nothing happens.

Yes, if you feel some fear then

close your eyes.

Sheetal

And land in the hell.

Abhimanyu laughs. And Sheetal also joins him. They continue

walking.

Ext. College canteen - Day

A group of college students is sitting.

Among them Sheetal and Saheen are also sitting.

Imraan is sitting on nearby bench with his own friends.

Just then Abhimanyu arrives.

Abhimanyu

Hi, Sheetal.

Sheetal

Hi.

Abhimanyu

So what’s going on?

Hanging out with friends!

Sheetal

Ya. Meet my friends.

Rahul, Paalavi, Richa,

Ravi. And he is Abhimanyu.

All friends

Hi, Abhimanyu!

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Abhimanyu

Hi, guys!

Sheetal

Principal ma’m is his mother.

Friends

Oh, Great.

Other friends

Cool.

Abhimanyu

Oh. You need not to tell it

everytime. So Sheetal where are

you taking me tomorrow?

One friend

Hey, tomorrow is Sheetal’s

birthday.

Abhimanyu looks at Sheetal.

Abhimanyu

Really!

All friends look at Sheetal. Sheetal smiles.

Sheetal

I don’t celeberate!

Ext. Road - Day

Sheetal is standing near the road.

Just then Abhimanyu arrives with his jeep.

Abhimanyu

Hi!

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Sheetal

Hi!

Abhimanyu

Come, sit in. Sheetal sits in.

Abhimanyu picks up a big bookie of flowers from backseat and

gives it to Sheetal.

Abhimanyu

Many happy returns!

Sheetal

Oh, you remembered.

Thanks a lot.

Abhimanyu starts driving his jeep. The jeep is moving through

beautiful hills and valleys.

Sheetal

So today we can go to wildlife

sanctuary.

Abhimanyu

We can go there another day.

Today I have to do some shopping.

Sheetal

Oh, O.K. Should I go back to

home then?

Abhimanyu

Why? You can help me with

shopping also.

Abhimanyu drives through hills. They reach a market. Abhimanyu

stops the jeep near a restaurant.

Ext. Suburb Market - Day

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Abhimanyu gets down of the jeep.

Abhimanyu

Come!

Sheetal also gets down.

Sheetal

Why have you stopped here?

Abhimanyu

Nothing. I am feeling hungry.

I will have something. Then we

can go ahead.

Abhimanyu and Sheetal goes inside the restaurant.

Int. Restaurant - Day

We see the entire restaurant is empty.

There is no one. Not even the staff.

Abhimanyu and Sheetal are surprised. They look all around.

Sheetal

Strange! No one is here.

Abhimanyu

Ya, strange. What’s going on

here?

Abhimanyu raises his voice.

Abhimanyu

Hey, anyone’s here?

Sheetal is looking here and there. So does Abhimanyu. Just

then the light goes off. It is all dark now.

Sheetal

Hey. What’s it? Abhimanyu.

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Abhimanyu where are you?

No response comes.

Sheetal

Abhimanyu!

We can listen Sheetal’s voice only. But can’t see her. It’s

all dark. And again there is no response from Abhimanyu.

Oh, well. The light has come. Sheetal is standing in the

middle of the room. She looks at one end of the room.

We see a raised platform in the anterior end of the room.

On the platform there is a table. On the table we can see a

beautiful cake decorated with lightened up candles.

We saw all classmates of Sheetal including Saheen and Imraan

standing around the table. We see Abhimanyu also. They all are

smiling. The missing restaurant staff is also there.

Sheetal smiles.

All of Sheetal’s friends start singing.

All friends

Happy birthday to you.

Happy birthday to Dear Sheetal.

Happy birthday to you.

Sheetal goes to the platform.

Saheen

It was Abhimanyu’s plan.

Sheetal looks at Abhimanyu. Abhimanyu smiles. Sheetal smiles

back.

Abhimanyu gives Sheetal a knife.

Abhimanyu

Cut the cake.

Sheetal cuts the cake. She gives the first piece to Abhimanyu,

who then feeds it back to Sheetal.

Ext. Wildlife sanctuary - Day

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We see Abhimanyu and Sheetal in wildlife park.

They are sitting in a jeep. We see a group of deers running in

a grassland. Then a giraffe nibbling the leaves of a tree.

They are driving through the middle of the grassland.

We hear a tiger roaring at some distance.

Sheetal gets afraid and hugs Abhimanyu impulsively.

Abhimanyu also hugs her.

Sheetal looks at Abhimanyu. They both feel conscious.

Abhimanyu leaves Sheetal.

And we sense a chemistry building up.

Int. Abhimanyu’s bedroom - Night

Abhimanyu is lying in his bed.

The scene of him hugging Sheetal reappears.

And he smiles at himself.

Int. Sheetal’s bedroom - Night

Sheetal is lying in her bed.

She also recalls the scene of Abhimanyu hugging her and ...

Aunty (V.O)

Sheetal, you have not kept water

for your uncle. When will you be

sensible, girl?

We see Sheetal rising from her bed and going out.

Ext. Hills - Day

We see a beautiful lake which is surrounded by trees.

On the trees there are birds chirping.

Ext. Boat - Day

We see Abhimanyu and Sheetal sitting in a boat sailing in the

blue serene lake.

Abhimanyu is drinking coke and eating chips.

Sheetal is playing with the water.

Abhimanyu

You sing very well. Have you

got some training or what?

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Sheetal

Actually my papa was a music

teacher. Until 12th he taught me.

After his death, everything stopped.

Sheetal becomes sad and stops playing with water.

Abhimanyu

I am so sorry for that.

Sheetal

You need not to be. It has been

long time now. You tell me,

where else you want to go? In

this week we have covered enough

of places.

Abhimanyu

Well, tomorrow we will go to

a very special place.

Sheetal

Where?

Abhimanyu

That would be a surprise.

Abhimanyu starts rowing the boat.

Ext. Hills - Day

Abhimanyu and Sheetal are standing beside his car.

Sheetal

Why have you brought me here?

Abhimanyu

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Today I want to tell you something.

I hope you won’t mind. Please listen

carefully and if you don’t like it,

be frank to tell me.

Sheetal

What has happened to you today?

Why are you talking like this?

Abhimanyu

Sheetal, I want to tell you

(hesitates)- I, I am in love with

you. It happened at the first

sight. When I saw you my heart

said- yes - she is the girl of my

dreams. I liked you. I want to

spend my life with you. Will you

marry me?

Sheetal

Oh, Abhimanyu! What have you

said? You put me in big

difficulty. I can’t take any

decision now.

Abhimanyu

You can take your time. Even if

you will say no it will be O.K.

for me. I will think its my

destiny.

Sheetal

(With hesitation)

I will think about

it.

Int. Room - Night

Sheetal is lying on her bed. Thinking.

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Sheetal (V.O)

What are you thinking? Abhi is

the prince of your dreams. He is

a very nice person. You will be

happy with him. You will leave

this wretched place. You like him

Sheetal. You love him!

Sheetal rolled to one side. She smiles shyly.

Int. Room - Night

Abimanyu is also lying awake.

Abhimanyu (V.O)

What will she say tomorrow?

Will she accept me?

Or will she reject!

Abhimanyu turns at his side and sighs.

Ext. College park - Day

Abhimanyu and Sheetal are standing by a tree.

Abhimanyu

So what is your answer?

Sheetal

Will your parents accept me?

I am a middle class girl. And

I have no parents only uncle

and aunty.

Abhimanyu

My mother is goddess. She will

care for her son’s happiness.

Don’t worry about that. Now

what is your answer? Will you be

my life partner?

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Sheetal

(Smiles shyly)

Yes.

Abhimanyu embraces Sheetal and she also reciprocates.

Abhimanyu

(Embracing Sheetal)

I love you Sheetal.

Sheetal

I love you too, Abhi.

Abhimanyu and Sheetal sing romantic song.

They visit hills, valleys, park, lake and so on.

Cut to...

Ext. Cafe - Day

This is a café courtyard. Many people are sitting here and

there.

We see Abhimanyu and Sheetal sitting also. In front of them is

a jug of ice-cream.

Abhimanyu is trying to feed a spoonful of ice-cream to

Sheetal. As Sheetal opens her mouth Abhimanyu draws the spoon

back. He is teasing her. Sheetal makes face.

Abhimanyuhe again do this. This time he feeds it to Sheetal.

They both laugh.

Ext. Road - Day

We see Tony is riding his bicycle. He is in jolly good mood.

He is blowing whistle in a tune of some song. Near the café he

gets down the bicycle.

He sees Abhimanyu and Sheetal - What were they doing?

Ext/Int. Bookshop - Day

Tony

(He is panting)

Did you hear?

Imraan is keeping the books on shelf. He comes near to Tony.

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Imraan

Abhimanyu has proposed Sheetal.

And ...(stops briefly), and she has

accepted.

Imraan is looking serious but disbelieving.

Imraan

What? Are you joking Tony?

Sometimes you are cruel, kid.

Tony

Trust me. I am sorry but it’s

true. I have seen both of them

in Joggers - café. You can check by

yourself.

Imraan

(Looking anxious)

Hmmm...

Imraan sighs and stares the vaccum.

Ext. Valley - Day

Sheetal is sitting in Abhimanyu’s lap.

Sheetal

So what are you plans after MBA?

Abhimanyu

Well, after MBA I will get a

job and then marry a beautiful

girl.

Sheetal

What do you mean - marry a

beautiful girl!

Sheetal gets up from Abhimanyu’s lap and looks angry.

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Sheetal

Means you don’t want to marry me.

Abhimanyu pulls her back.

Abhimanyu

Oh, baby. Don’t be angry. Can I

marry another girl then you!

You are my beautiful girl.

Abhimanyu cuddles Sheetal and they both share a kiss.

Ext. Valley - Day

We see Imraan standing behind a tree.

He has just looked Abhimanyu and Sheetal in love posture. He

is looking as if in great pain. He walks towards his bike and

drives off.

Ext. Road - Evening

Abhimanyu and Sheetal are walking on the road. They both are

holding each other’s hands lovingly. Just then Gaytri Devi’s

car crosses them. Rahim is driving. Gaytri Devi sees both of

them and thinks something.

Car keeps on moving. Just then Abhimanyu happens to see the

back of car. He startles.

Abhimanyu

Shit! We are done for!

Sheetal

What happened?

Abhimanyu

That was mom’s car. She saw us.

Sheetal

Oh, no. Now what?

Abhimanyu

What - now what? Well, She might be

thinking that her son has grown up.

And have found her a beautiful

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daughter -in -law.

Abhimanyu smiles. And Sheetal smiles back. They continue

cuddling each other, walking and talking.

Int. Bedroom - Morning

In Abhimanyu’s bedroom, Gaytri Devi is packing his things.

Abhimanyu is sitting on the chair. He is munching a sandwich

and reading the paper.

Gaytri Devi

In London the climate will be

very cold. I have kept all your

woolens in the suitcase. And take

care of your diet beta.

Abhimanyu

Don’t worry mom. I am a big

boy now.

Gaytri Devi

Yes, I know. But for a Mother,

a child is always a child. I miss

you a lot beta.

Abhimanyu

I also miss you a lot mom.

After some time Abhimanyu stands up and throws the paper

aside.

Abhimanyu

Well mom. I am going out. I

have some work. I will return

by noon.

Gaytri Devi

I know. Going to meet Sheetal?

Abhimanyu

(Acting shy)

Abhimanyu says nothing. Just scratches his head.

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Gaytri Devi

(Smiles)

Are you in love with her?

Abhimanyu

Well, mom nothing is hidden from

you. Sheetal is a good girl. I like

her and want to marry her.

Bua is overhearing from the door. Her face goes sore.

Gaytri Devi

(Smiles)

O.K. That’s good. I also like

Sheetal. As soon as you will

finish your studies I will

arrange for the marriage of

both of you.

Abhimanyu

(Kissing her cheek)

Oh, you are such a sweet mother.

Abhimanyu leaves the house happily.

Int. Drawing room - Day

Bua is sitting on sofa reading her Geeta. She sees Abhimanyu

leaving. Gaytri Devi comes in the room.

Bua

What have you thought about

Abhimanyu’s marriage?

Gaytri Devi

Yes, deedi, as soon as he will

come back from London he will

get married.

Bua

With who? Have you found a suitable

girl yet?

Gaytri Devi

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With Sheetal, didi.

Bua

Sheetal! That cheap girl of

two paise who has neither a

status nor recognition.

Abhi is child but you are not

crazy Gaytri. Why do you want

to spoil my late brothers

reputation. Trust me and get him

married to Alka. She is the best

girl for him.

Gaytri Devi

He loves Sheetal, deedi.

Bua

If he will love garbage, will you

marry him with that. The best girl

for him is Alka. She is also studying

in London with him.

Gaytri Devi

Well, he is grown up now and can

take decisions. And I don’t see

any fault with Sheetal. She is

in my college and a good girl.

Bua

Sheetal, Sheetal. To hell with

her. Well, Do what you son and

mother like. Who am I to talk in

your personal matters. There

is no respect for me in this house

left. I know that.

Gaytri Devi picks her purse and silently leaves for the

college.

Bua

(Talks to herself)

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This should not happen...

Cut to....

Ext. Bookshop - Day

Imraan is sitting on the bench alone. He is looking sad. Just

then Tony appears.

Tony

Imraan are you coming for the

movie. They are showing ‘Om Shanti

Om’ at ‘Sangam’.

Imraan

No Tony. You go.

Tony

Hey what happened to you?

You were never like this.

You are so much fond of movies.

Imraan

I am not in the mood.

Tony is looking serious now. He comes close to Imraan.

Tony

I know you are sad about

Sheetal. It should not have

happened.

Imraan

Leave it Tony. It’s better for

Sheetal. Abhimanyu is of same

religion as that of Sheetal.

And he is from a very good

family. Sheetal will be happy

with him.

Tony

But you love her.

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Imraan

True love sees the happiness

of lover first. Don’t worry

about me anymore. Go and enjoy

your movie.

Then Imraan stands up, pats Tony on the shoulder and walks

away. Tony keeps looking at leaving Imraan and appears sad for

his friend.

Ext. Valley - Day

Sheetal and Abhimanyu are standing near his jeep.

They both are looking sad.

Sheetal

So finally you are leaving!

Abhimanyu

Well don’t want to go. But studies

have also to be completd sweetheart.

Otherwise I won’t get a job. And if I

won’t get a job what will I feed you!

Sheetal

How will I live alone? I will

miss you a lot.

Abhimanyu

Me too. But don’t worry love. I

will be back soon. It’s a matter

of one year only.

Abhimanyu hugs her.

Abhimanyu

Hey you know what Mom has

said?

Sheetal

What?

Abhimanyu

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That as soon as I will come

back after completing my studies

she will arrange for our marriage.

Sheetal looks happy now.

Sheetal

Really!

Abhimanyu

Yes, of course.

Sheetal

And she is ready to accept me

as her daughter - in- law.

Abhimanyu

Yes. Haven’t I told you earlier -

she is the best mom. After marriage

we are going to be together. Forever.

Forever...

Sheetal

I will wait for you.

Abhimanyu

Only a matter of one year, baby.

After that I will never make you

wait.

Abhimanyu and Sheetal embrace each other.

Ext. Clear sky - Day

We see an aeroplane taking off, indicating Abhimanyu has left

for London.

Time is passing.

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We see Sheetal attending classes in her college. Doing house

chores. Imraan is also seen selling and purchasing books to

various customers. He has left the college.

Int. Bookshop - Day

We see Saheen coming in the shop.

Imraan comes to the counter.

Imraan

Hello, Saheen, how are you?

Saheen

I am good. You tell.

I heard you have left the college.

Imraan

Ya . Well. Study is not my type

you know.I thought to focus on

the business now.

Saheen

Where is Tony?

Imraan

He has gone to play cricket with hisfriends.

Saheen hands over a packet to Imraan.

Saheen

Please give this to Tony.

Ammi, has sent the sweater.

It’s getting cold.

Imraan takes the sweater. Saheen was about to go.

Imraan

(With hesitation)

How is Sheetal?

Saheen

script- YPNA (1)

Fade in ....

Ext. A big bungalow - Day, Establishing

We see a beautiful white bungalow with conical roof. A black

colored Honda city is standing near the entrance.

In front of the bungalow there is a garden with exotic

flowers. On one side there is a swimming pool with crystal

clear blue water.

Int. Bedroom - Day

A middle aged doctor is examining an eight years old boy named

Arun, with his stethoscope. Arun’s mother Alka is standing

near the bed. Alka is a graceful lady with a beautiful face.

She is claded in a sea-green saree and watches as doctor is

doing check ups. Her face has worried expressions.

Doctor

O.K. Take a deep breath, son.

We see Arun taking a deep breath. The doctor puts his

stethoscope on different parts of Arun’s chest.

Doctor

Good boy.

After examining for a few more minutes doctor takes the

stethoscope out and stands up. Doctor approaches Alka.

Alka

How’s he now doctor uncle?

Doctor

There is nothing to worry now.

The fever has gone. The only thing

is he is weak. Why don’t you hire

Jennie for few days.

Alka

Jennie! Who is she uncle?

Doctor

She is a nurse from nearby convent.

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Her hands have magic. How many

patients have got cured by her

nursing!

Doctor starts putting his devices and things in his black

leather case.

Alka

Sure uncle. I don’t want to

compromise anything for Arun’s

health. Please arrange for her.

Doctor is ready to go. He indicates towards door and they both

starts moving towards the door.

Doctor

O.K. I will ask Sister Nivedita.

She is the inchrage of the convent.

She will send for Jennie. O.K. Beta,

I will take your leave now.

Alka

Bye uncle. Thank you so much.

Doctor

It’s my duty beta. Bye

Doctor goes out of the door and Alka closes the door.

Ext. Catholic Church - Day

We see a splendid Church, beautiful garden, nuns and sisters

moving in and out.

Now we are moving through the corridors of church. We hear a

phone ringing in some office.

Phone (O.S)

Trin.. Trin.. Trin.. Trin..

Int. Sisters office - Day

We see a hand picking up the phone. Then we see the face of

sister Nivedita. She is a middle aged and graceful lady. Her

office is grand but minimally decorated. Behind her, on the

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wall hangs a painting of Jesus. On her desk there are white

roses in a vase.

Sister Nivedita

(On phone)

Hello!

Sister Nivedita

Oh, Hello, Doctor Biswas.

How are you?

Sister Nivedita’s face is suddenly happy. We are not seeing

Dr. Biswas.

Sister Nivedita

Me also fine. Please say what

can I do for you.

Sister Nivedita

Ya, no problem at all.

Ya, Jennie will be happy for this.

Surely she will come.

Take care bye.

Sister Nivedita keeps the phone down.

Int. Corridor - Day

Sister Nivedita is coming through the corridors. She is

looking for Jennie. She spots a group of nuns and goes towards

them.

Sister Nivedita

Do anyone know where can I

find Jennie?

Nun

Yes, sister. I saw her in the

Church’s hospital. She was

attending the patients.

Sister Nivedita

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O.K. Thanks.

Nuns

Good day, sister.

Sister Nivedita

Good day. Good day.

The nuns leave. Sister Nivedita also moves towards the

hospital.

Int. Hospital ward - Day

This is a regular hospital general ward. We see many rows of

beds with different patients lying on them.

Now we see Jennie. She is claded in a neat and white nurse’s

uniform. She is tall, slim and beautiful. She appears full of

energy and enthusiasm.

Jennie is holding a writing pad and moves towards an old

patient.

Jennie

(Smiles)

How are you kaka this morning?

Has your joint ache gone now?

Jennie notes something on the writing pad.

The old patient

Yes, beta. I am feeling enough

relived now. Only my feet are

swollen.

Jennie

That will also be fine. Keep

taking medicine properly.

The old patient

Yes, beta. May god bless you.

You are an angel!

Jennie smiles and moves to another bed. A lady is lying there.

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Jennie

Rashmi, you are looking much

better today.

Rashmi

Yes, didi. It’s all because of

you. You gave me enough support.

Otherwise I was so fearful of

this operation.

Jennie

Don’t worry. Everything is fine now.

Rashmi

Thank you, didi.

Jennie starts moving towards another patient. Just then she

sees Sister Nivedita standing at the ward’s door. Sister

Nivedita is smiling. Jennie starts moving towards Sister

Nivedita.

Int. Ward’s Door - Day

Jennie comes to Sister Nivedita.

Jennie

Good morning, sister. Sorry, I

didn’t noticed you. When did

you came?

Jennie’s voice is soft and melodious.

Sister Nivedita

Good morning, Jennie. Don’t worry.

I came just a minute ago. I was

looking for you only.

Jennie

Ya, tell me. How can I help you

sister?

Sister Nivedita

Actually Jennie, few minutes

ago my friend Dr. Biswas

called up. There is an 8 years

old boy, who needs your

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nursing. So Dr. Biswas wants

that you should take care of

that boy. Would you be able to do

this? I have already said yes.

Jennie

Yes sister, why not. It’s my duty.

Besides I like children very much.

Sister Nivedita smiles. She feels relieved also.

Sister Nivedita

Ya, I know. So start packing

your things. By tomorrow morning

you have to be there.

Jennie

O.K. Sister.

Sister Nivedita leaves.

Int. Drawing room - Day

Alka is giving instructions to an old servant.

Alka

Kaka, have you kept the milk in the

fridge?

Servant

Yes, beebi ji.

Alka

O.K. And have you prepared the room

for the nurse? She is coming today.

Servant

Yes. I have done that already.

Just then we hear ringing of the door bell. Alka moves towards

the doors and opens it.

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Ext/int. Doorsteps - Day

We see Jennie standing there. She is in nurse’s uniform.

Jennie

Mrs. Alka Swarup?

Alka

Yes!

Jennie

I am Jennie. Sister Nivedita

has sent me for taking care of

your child.

Alka

Oh, yes, yes. I was waiting for you.

Please come in Jennie.

Int. Drawing room - Day

Jennie and Alka comes in the drawing room. Alka is taking

Jennie to Arun’s room which is upstairs. They continue

talking.

Alka

Actually Dr. Biswas suggested your

name this morning. He is our family

doctor. He was treating Arun.

Jennie

What had happened to Arun?

Alka

Don’t know. One day when he came

home from school he was hot With

fever. Doctor said he must have

eaten something from outside.It

took one week for fever to go. I

was very afraid. His father is

also not home. He has gone to

London for some business deal.

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Jennie

O.K.

Alka

Although he is recovering but

still weak. So I thought to hire

you. He is in his bedroom. Come.

Alka and Jennie both reach Arun’s room.

Int. Arun’s bed room - Daylight

Jennie and Alka both are standing. Arun is lying on his bed.

He is a very cute boy. But he is looking weak and ill. He is

playing with a toy. He looks up when his mother appears with

Jennie.

Both Jennie and Alka go near to Arun.

Alka

Arun beta! Look she is Jennie aunty.

She will take good care of you. And

you will start playing very soon. Say

hello to her.

Arun

(weakly)

Hello, aunty.

Jennie

Hello, Arun. How are you now?

Arun

I am O.K. aunty.

Jennie sits near to Arun and soothes his head.

Jennie

Don’t worry. You will become

healthy very soon. And we both

will go playing outside.

Arun

Yes, aunty.

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Alka

Arun. You sleep now. I will

show aunty her room.

Arun

O.K. mom.

Alka

Come Jennie. I will show you your

room.

Jennie gets up.

Jennie

O.K. Ma’m.

Alka

Hey don’t call me ma’m. Call me

Alka.

Jennie

(smiles)

O.K. Alka dee.

Alka and Jennie smile at each other and move out of the room.

Int. Bedroom - Night

Alka

So this is your room, Jennie. I

hope you will like it.

Jennie

Oh. Don’t worry about it Alka ji.

The room is very nice.

Alka

If you need anything. Please tell

me or Shivu kaka. And don’t hesitate,

just feel at home.

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Jennie

Thank you so much Alka ji.

You are so kind.

Alka

Don’t mention it. Now take rest.

You must have been tired.

Good night.

Jennie

Good night.

Alka leaves the room. Jennie sees Alka going then turns

towards her bag which is kept near the table.

Cut to..

Int. Alka’s bed room - Night

Alka is sitting in her bed reading a magazine. Just then we

hear her mobile ringing. Her husband Abhimanyu has gone to

London last week. He is calling now.

Mobile Phone

Tring. Tring. Tring. Tring.

Alka picks up the phone.

Alka

Hello, Abhi.

Int. Abhimanyu’s bed room, London - Night

Abhimanyu is lying on his bed. He is a well built, handsome

man in good health. He is talking over phone and looks

anxious.

His laptop is beside him.

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Abhimanyu

Yes, Alka. How is Arun now?

Has the nurse arrived?

Alka

Yes, Abhi. She has arrived. Her

name is Jennie. She is very nice.

And taking good care of Arun.

Abhimanyu

O.K. Alka, I am feeling sorry. I

should be there. You have to manage

it all alone. If you says should I

come back if..

Alka

No, No. Abhi. There is no need as

such. Arun is recovering fast. This

deal is very important for your

carrier. You take care of your work.

I am managing honey.

Abhimanyu

Thanks Alka. Please take good care

of Arun. I will try to finish the

work as soon as possible and come

back.

Alka

All the best, Abhi.

Abhimanyu

Thanks Love. Take care. Bye

Alka

Bye.

Alka keeps the phone down. She switches off the light and goes

to sleep.

Int. Arun’s bedroom - Day

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Jennie comes in. She is holding some bottles apparently of

medicines and a glass. Arun looks up when he sees Jennie

coming in his room.

Jennie

Time for medicine!

Jennie sits in a chair lying near to Arun’s bed. She opens one

bottle and pours some syrup into the spoon and then into the

glass. She pours some water in the glass and stirs it well.

She is ready to give it to Arun. She lifts the glass up.

Jennie

Here, take it in one big gulp.

My nice baby.

Arun

No aunty I won’t take it.

It’s too bitter.

Jennie

No beta. I have added sugar to

it. If you won’t take it how will

you recover fast and go out for

playing with me.

Jennie is trying to persuade Arun.

Arun

But aunty. I really don’t like

these tablets. I am bored with

them.

Jennie

O.K. If you will take the medicine

I will tell you the rest of the

story of that wizard.

Arun

Really?

Jennie

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Oh, yes. Really. That’s a promise.

Arun takes the medicine.

Jennie

That’s like a good boy.

Alka is watching from the door. She smiles and leaves quitely.

Jennie moves beside Arun and starts telling him some story.

Jennie

So when the wizard turned

the girl into a sparrow....

Cut to..

After 3 days...

Ext. Garden - Day

Alka is sitting near the swimming - pool reading a magazine.

At some distance Jennie and Arun are playing.

Jennie

Now it’s your turn. Ready 1, 2

and 3.

Jennie starts running.

Jennie

Catch me, catch, come on...

Arun runs after Jennie and is trying to catch her. Alka looks

at them and smiles.

Int. Office, London - Day

Abhimanyu and three English men stand up. Abhimanyu shakes

hands with them. It’s the end of some meeting.

An English Man

O.K. Mr. Abhimanyu. This deal is

now final. We are much interested

in this project.

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Abhimanyu

Well, thanks Mr. James Peter.

I hope both partner will benefit

by this deal.

An English Man

Oh, sure.We both are in profit.

Abhimanyu

Now I will take your leave.

I have to catch the flight

back home.

An English Man

Wish you a happy journey!

Abhimanyu

Thank you very much.

Abhimanyu and the English man shake hands. Then Abhimanyu goes

out of the room.

Ext/int. Garden/ Drawing room - Day

Arun and Jennie comes in. Alka is sitting on sofa. She stands

up on seeing them. Arun comes to her.

Arun

Look mummy. Aunty is leaving.

Please ask her to stop for more

time.I don’t want her to go.

Alka

Beta. Aunty has much work to do.

She has to take care of many

children like you. She has to go.

Arun

No, I won’t let her go.

Jennie rumbles Arun’s hair and smiles.

Jennie

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Let me go this time, beta.

I will come again to meet you.

Alka

Jennie, only in three days how

close Arun has come to you. You

have become like a family member.

I am very grateful to you Jennie.

You are so nice at heart. It’s

because of your efforts that Arun

recovered so soon.

Jennie

Please don’t say that Alka ji. It

has given me so much pleasure to be

with you people. You behave like

elder sister. And I myself am so

fond of Arun so much.

Alka

To be frank, I also don’t want you to

leave so soon.

Jennie

(Smiles)

Well, I will come to meet you again.

This time I have to go. I have

already called up a nun from the

convent. She may be coming any

time nowand I will leave with her.

Alka looks at her wrist watch.She sighs.

Alka

I don’t know what happened to

Abhi’s flight. It was to come one

hour back. I thought you could meet

him.

Just then we hear the doorbell. Both Jennie and Alka look at

the door.

Alka goes to open it.

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Ext/int. Doorsteps - Daylight

We see Abhimanyu at the door with his bag.

Alka hugs him.

Alka

(Happily)

Oh, Abhi! So finally you are in.

We were just talking about you.

Abhimanyu

I am sorry honey. The flight got

so late. How is Arun now?

Alka

Oh. He is fine now. Come and

meet a special guest.It’s all

because of her efforts that Arun

got well so soon. She was about

to leave. Thank God, you came

in time. Come.

Abhimanyu and Alka come inside. Abhimany is carrying his

luggage along.

Int. Drawing room - Day

Abhimanyu and Alka come in.

Jennie is standing at one end of the room.

Alka starts introducing Abhimanyu and Jennie to each other.

Alka

Abhi, She is Jennie - a very nice

person. She tended our Arun very

well. And Jennie, he is my husband-

Abhimanyu.

Abhimanyu looks at Jennie. His eyes go wide with shock!

Jennie also looks at Abhimanyu. She is also shocked.

We hear music which reveals the intensity of emotions.

Abhimanyu

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(Stare fixed and looking shocked)

You....!!!

Sheetal is silent.

Jennie

(Stare fixed and looking shocked too)

Jennie keeps silent. She just looks here and there.

Alka is looking at both of them. She looks puzzled.

Alka

(With surprise)

Do you know each other?

Abhimanyu

(With hatered in voice)

Yes, very... well. She is not -Jennie.

.... She is Sheetal........

Sheetal - the ditcher........

Abhimanyu speaks each word slowly. From each word reflects his

hatred. Now alka is also looking surprised. Smile from her

face has faded.

Alka

(Looking shocked)

Is she the same Sheetal!

Alka leaves the sentence uncompleted.

Abhimanyu moves towards Jennie or Sheetal.

Abhimanyu

Yes. The same Sheetal.

The ditcher Sheetal.

The bewafa Sheetal.

Abhimanyu’s words grows louder and louder.

He reaches near Sheetal.

Abhimanyu

Why you did this to me? I loved

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you so much. And you returned the

favor like this. Why you played

with my emotions. Why? What was

my fault? Tell me. Tell me.

Abhimanyu is full of anger.

But Jennie is silent. Tears start falling from her eyes.

Her face is full of pain.

Camera moves towards her and we go to flashback.

Ext. College premises - Day

We are in beautiful Massouri.

We see St. James College’s gate, students in groups, laughing

and chattering voices, hills, trees, greenry, blue sky....

Int. Principal’s office - Day

We see Gaytri Devi, college’s principal over phone. She is

claded in white silk saree. She is a graceful lady in her

middle ages. Sides of her hairs are grey.

Her office is decorated like any other principal’s office.

We see trophies and various awards in the almirah on one

corner.

Gandhi ji’s and Bhagat singh’s photos are hanging from the

wall behind her.

She is on the phone- talking to the chief guest of charity

show being organized by the college.

But we don’t see The Chief Guest.

Gaytri Devi

No, Mr. Makheeja. This is a charity

show and you have to come as a

chief guest. I don’t want to listen

no.

She waits for the other side’s response.

Gaytri Devi

(Smiles)

Thank you so much.

And don’t forget to bring Mrs.

Makheeja along with you.

Gaytri Devi

(Laughs a little)

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O.K. then. See you there.

Gaytri Devi keeps the phone down.

Int. Classroom - Day

We see students sitting in the class. All are gossiping.

Sheetal is sitting with Saheen.

Imraan is sitting in the back row.

And the teacher is not in yet.

Camera focuses on Saheen and Sheetal.

Saheen

Your uncle and aunty are real

headaches. Now what is their

problem? If you will sing in a

function, all hell won’t broke.

Sheetal

What can I say? They simply denied

signing the permission form.

Imraan looks at Sheetal. Apparently he has heard it.

Saheen

They have their own ways to torture

you. Now tomorrow is the function -

what convenor is going to say?

Have you told him yet?

Sheetal

I will tell after the class.

Just then a lady professor enters the room and the class went

silent.

Professor

O.K. Today we will study about

rise and fall of - Maurya Vansha.

Cut to..

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Ext. Convenor’s room - Day

Sheetal and Saheen are sitting in front of convenor’s desk.

Convenor

You are the best singer of our

College, Sheetal. How can you say

no at this last moment!

Sheetal

I am really sorry, Sir. But there

is some personal problem...

Convenor

What personal problem can prevent

a person to sing at such an

important event! I really can’t

think. Are you sick or what?

Sheetal

No, Sir. I am fine.

Saheen

Actually Sir, there is no personal

problem as such. Only thing is her

uncle and aunty does not allow her

to sing. They have not signed the

permission form. They are very

cruel to her.

Sheetal gives Saheen a look which means - Shut up.

But by now Saheen has blurted out everything.

Convenor

Oh. I see. Well, let me talk to the

principal about this. Let’s see what

she has to say. You both come with

me please.

They all stood up.

Int. Principal’s office - Day

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Convenor, Sheetal and Saheen are sitting in front of Gaytri

Devi.

Convenor

Actually ma’m she is the best

singer of our college. Only She

can make this show successful

Gaytri Devi

I know it. I have heard Sheetal

in many functions.

Convenor

She has no problem to sing. But

her uncle and aunty has not

signed the permission form.

And it’s against the college rules.

The participants are required

to deposit a NOC from parents or

guardians.

Gaytri Devi

Well this rule can be overlooked

in this case.

Convenor looks at Gaytri Devi.

Gaytri Devi

I am the principal. I have the

authority to relax some rules.

Gaytri Devi smiles and continues.

Gaytri Devi

I give her permission to sing

without NOC. Now go and prepare

for the function, Sheetal. I need

a grand show.

Sheetal

(Hesitantly)

O.K. ma’m. I will try my best.

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Thanks a lot.

Ext. Courtyard - Day

Sheetal is washing clothes. There are buckets and drums of

water lying nearby. She wrings the clothes and then goes for

spreading.

Just then Saheen enters.

Saheen

Hi! What are you doing?

Sheetal

Nothing. Washing some clothes.

Saheen

What is this? You ought to have

been busy with practice.

Sheetal continues with spreading clothes on the wires.

Sheetal

Don’t worry. That I can do

later.

Sheetal spreads another cloth.

Saheen

Will you be left with any

energy by then? Look at this heap

of clothes – God! Your wretched

uncle and aunty exploits you a

lot. Why don’t you leave them?

Sheetal

What are you saying Saheen? I

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don’t have anywhere to go. After

my parents accident they are

the only relatives I have got

in this world.

Saheen listens silently. Sheetal spreads the last cloth.

Saheen

Well, where are the wretched

fellows gone now?

Sheetal

Market perhaps.Come I will make

some tea for you.

Sheetal smiles. Both Sheetal and Saheen goes inside the house.

Ext. Hills - Day

We see hills and valleys. Then we hear Sheetal doing practice.

Sheetal (V.O)

Sa...

Ne...

Pa...

Now we see Sheetal sitting in a yoga posture and doing

rehearsal.

Now she stops singing and stands up. Sheetal opens up her arm

and speaks to herself aloud.

Sheetal

I will sing beautifully.

Yes. I will.

From her gesture we see that she is confident. Her smile tells

us she will sing great.

Ext. University of London - Day

We see the building of University of London. Abhimanyu is

doing MBA here.

Int. Examination Hall, London - Day

Now we see an examination hall.

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We see students sitting in rows for the examination. Camera

moves towards the students who are busy scribbling in their

sheets.

There is complete silence.

We see a teacher moving slowly in the front near the dice.

Now we see Abhimanyu. He scratches his forehead, thinking

about some answer and then writes.

We see Alka also who is writing hurriedly.

The examination is going on full swing.

Ext. Cafe lawn, London - Day

The examination is over now. Alka is sitting in one of the

chair. Abhimanyu comes and sits in front of her.

Abhimanyu

You ordered anything?

Alka

Yes, coffee.

A waitress comes and serves them coffee. Alka sips her coffee.

Alka

(Smiles)

Finally the exams are over.

Thank God.

Abhimanyu

(Also smiles)

Ya. The tension is finally

over.

Abhimanyu sips his coffee.

Alka

Tension ...and you! You are among

toppers, boy..

Abhimanyu

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Oh! Come on. I am praying even

for pass marks.

Abhimanyu laughs. And Alka joins.

Alka

So what are you planning for the

vacations?

Abhimanyu

I am going to Massouri to my

mother. Aren’t you coming to

Delhi?

Alka

Well, it will take some time

for me. I have to attend

a marriage here and then

I will come with Mama Ji.

They continue having their coffee and talking.

Int. Drawing room, Massouri - Night

Gaytri Devi is reading a book. Just then the phone rings.

Gaytri Devi picked up the receiver.

Abhimanyu is on the other side.

Gaytri Devi Abhimanyu

Hello. Hello,mom! How are you?

Gaytri Devi Abhimanyu

Oh, Abhi beta. I am fine beta. Yes, mom! Today was the

You tell how you are. Are your last. Now its

exams over yet? vacations.

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Gaytri Devi Abhimanyu

O.K. That’s good. So when are Coming this week,

you coming beta? mom.

Gaytri Devi Abhimanyu

(Laughs)

O.K. I will make your favourite O.K. mom. See you

dishes. soon then.Bye for now.

Gaytri Devi

Bye beta.

Cut to.....

Ext. Bookshop - Day

Green hills, road, shop with tin roof, people on cycles and

bikes.

Int. Bookshop - Day

Tony, a lad of 17 is standing on the ladder, arranging some

books.

He is a cheerful boy and works in Imraan’s shop.

He is the brother of Saheen, Sheetal’s friend.

Continuing..

Int. Bookshop - Day

Sheetal comes in the shop.

She comes to the counter where Imraan is reading a book.

Imraan sees Sheetal. He leaves the book on the counter and

stands up. There is certain shyness over Imraan’s face.

Imraan

Hello, Sheetal! How are you?

Tony stops his work and starts looking at Imraan and Sheetal.

Sheetal

Fine, thanks.

Imraan

You need some book?

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Sheetal

Yes. Do you have - History of ancient

India ?

Imraan

Yes. It arrived yesterday.

One second. Tony. Bring the book.

It’s in there.

Tony comes down from the ladder. He goes in and comes with the

book. Tony gives the book to Sheetal.

Tony

Here it is!

Sheetal

Thanks. How are you Tony?

Sheetal smiles. Tony smiles back.

Tony

I am good Deedi.

You came after so many days.

Sheetal

Ya. I was kind of busy

How’s your school going on?

Tony

Well, O.K. kind.

Imraan

So how’s your preparation for

the show?

Sheetal

Well, preparing. Feeling nervous.

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Imraan

Don’t worry. It will be good as

always.

Sheetal

Thanks. O.K, I will leave now.

Imraan

O.K. Bye.

Sheetal

Bye.

Sheetal leaves and Imraan sees her leaving.

Tony comes near to Imraan.

Tony

When my dear? When will you tell

this beautiful girl?

Imraan

Tell what?

Tony

Tell what? Tell that you always

think of her. Day and night. You

can’t sleep in the night or work

properly in day. Tell that you love

her.

Imraan

It’s not that easy boy. To tell

such things to someone.

Tony

Why what’s the problem? Ask me.

Write a letter and give it to me.

I will do it in minutes. Why are

you so shy man!

Imraan

30

It’s not like that yar. There are many

things to take care of. First you

should know the person whether he

also loves you. What if I tell her

and she says no. I will die of

rejection. And there is one more

thing yar.

Tony

What’s that?

Imraan

I am Muslim and she is Hindu.

Sometimes I think, will it be

possible for two of us...

Tony

Hey, who cares about such things

these days?

Imraan

Our society cares a lot. What do

you know boy?

Tony

To hell with the society.

O.K. leave it. When is her show?

Imraan

Day after tomorrow.

Tony

Are you taking me along?

Imraan

You want to come?

Tony

Yes, why not?

Imraan

Then we are going.