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
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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.
so ure finally preparing sum scripts for ur movie???
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