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PART 46:
COLLEGE FUNCTION:
Angad and Mishti convinced Naina to attend the function, "mama…wo nayi singer Tanya bhi aa rahi hai…aapko uski awaaz bahut pasand hai na?" Naina relented and arrived at her college. She felt nostalgic as old memories flooded her mind as they walked into the auditorium. She could hear Javed's deep voice echoing in the background, how they used to mesmerize the audience with their duets and ghazals…..the offers from different music composers pouring in….and then everything was over!
She put her hands on her ears as she remembered how her father and Javed's father had threatened each other….the abuses they hurled at each other….and then one day she heard that Javed was married…..she never saw him again or heard from him…..wo sab yaadein ban kar hi reh gayi…..
Javed was thrilled that his daughter was going to perform at his Alma mater. He still had some fond and some painful memories of his college…..he had met the love of his life here, but also lost her because of parental pressure. He had not forgiven himself for marrying someone else, and may be that is why he had stopped listening to music for all these years….it was his way of punishing himself for betraying his love….
Angad made sure that the security arrangements at the auditorium were adequate. He knew that the threat they received the other night should not be taken lightly. There were security cameras installed everywhere and the guards were under strict orders to check all the people thoroughly at the entrance.
Javed, Aapi, Sohail, Sarah and Farhan sat far from Angad, Mishti and Naina as per plan.
Tehzeeb received a warm welcome and came on the stage.
"Tanya? Yeh tho Kripa…mera matlab Tehzeeb hai!" Naina was shocked and offended, "tho is liye laaya hai mujhey?" she got up to leave. Angad tried to persuade her, "mama…ek baar gaana tho sun lo….aap please yahan tamasha mat kariye…."
Naina's footsteps stopped as soon as she heard the song:
"Humein tum se pyaar kitna…" from "Kudrat" –FEMALE VERSION (sorry lyrics are from male version)
http://www.dishant.com/album/kudrat.html
humei tum se pyaar kitanaa, ye hum naheen jaanate
magar jee naheen sakate, tumhaare beenaa
Tehzeeb started singing Naina's favorite song. Naina had received several accolades for this song and that song was special to her, as Javed had fallen for her after she sang that song.
When she saw Naina walking towards the exit, Tehzeeb paused, "Yeh gaana aapke college ki mashoor student Naina Khanna ka gaana hai…main unse request karti hoon ki wo khud hi stage par aakar yeh gaana hum sab ko sunaaye….please Naina ji aap stage par aa jaaiye…." Tehzeeb pointed towards Naina.
The audience turned around and Naina realized that everyone's eyes were fixated on her expectantly. The audience stood up and started clapping to invite Naina to the stage.
Javed was stunned to hear Naina's name. THEN HE SAW HER! His heart stopped for a moment. He had a faint smile on his lips as a tear escaped his eyes. Kitne saal baad….lekin tum bilkul waisi hi ho….bas baal thode kam ho gaye hain….aur safed bhi…..
Naina had no choice but to join Tehzeeb on the stage.
Tehzeeb handed over the microphone to Naina and stepped aside. Naina gave Tehzeeb a cold look, but accepted the microphone.
Naina started singing and sang the whole song in her beautiful soulful voice with her eyes closed. Javed could not hold his tears and placed Farhan on his lap to hide his emotions.
humei tum se pyaar kitanaa, ye hum naheen jaanate
magar jee naheen sakate, tumhaare beenaa
sunaa gam judaee kaa, uthhaate hain log
jaane jindagee kaise, bitaate hain log
din bhee yahaa to lage, baras ke samaan
humei intajaar kitanaa, ye hum naheen jaanate
magar jee naheen sakate, tumhaare beenaa
tumhe koee aaur dekhe, to jalataa hain dil
badee mushkilon se fir, sanbhalataa hain dil
kyaa, kyaa jatan karate hai, tumhe kyaa pataa
ye dil bekaraar kitanaa, ye hum naheen jaanate
magar jee naheen sakate, tumhaare beenaa
Naina received a thunderous applause after her beautiful performance. She had sung the song with her soul and heart…..just like 30 years ago…..when Javed had fallen for her!
Naina stood still with her eyes still closed. She felt that she was back in her college 30 years ago……she did not want to come out of the trance like state…..her dreams would shatter again if she opened her eyes….
"Main ab apne aziz Abbu, Javed Khan sahib se farmaish karoongi ki wo bhi hum sab ko stage par ek gaana sunaaye…..mere Abbu bhi is college ke mashoor singer reh chuke hain…" Tehzeeb announced on the microphone
Javed was stunned and dumbstruck, "yeh..yeh…kya keh rahi hai Tehzeeb?" Angad helped Javed from the seat and walked with him to the stage.
Naina opened her eyes and there she saw him….HE WAS STANDING ON THE STAGE WITH HER! Just like old times……
Naina was trembling; she did not know how to react-she turned around to leave, but Tehzeeb stopped her and whispered, "nahin mama…aaj aap Abbu ka saath nahin chhodengi…..aap bhi unke saath gaayengi….."
Javed looked at Naina tearfully as if pleading her to stay. Naina's feet were like jello….she could not move even if she wanted to….
Javed sang this beautiful song from "Aitbaar" (old) – "kisi nazar ko tera intezaar aaj bhi hai"
http://www.dishant.com/album/aitbaar-(1985).html
Naina joined him in the latter part of the song.
kisee najar ko teraa, intajaar aaj bhee hain
kahaa ho tum ke ye dil bekaraar aaj bhee hain
wo waadiyaa, wo fijaayen ke hum mile the jahaan
meree wafaa kaa wahee par majaar aaj bhee hain
n jaane dekh ke kyoo un ko ye huaa yehasaas
ke mere dil pe unhe ikhtiyaar aaj bhee hain
wo pyaar jis ke liye humane chhod dee duniyaan
wafaa kee raah mein ghaayal wo pyaar aaj bhee hain
yakeen naheen hain magar aaj bhee ye lagataa hain
meree talaash mein shaayad bahaar aaj bhee hain
Both Naina and Javed were tearful and lost in each other's eyes at the end of the song. Everyone appreciated their performance; the audience gave them a standing ovation.
Angad and Tehzeeb stood together in the background. They both had tears and hugged each other. Mishti and Sohail also joined them on the stage.
Javed and Naina bowed to the audience, hand in hand just like old times. Javed escorted Naina to the back stage.
Tehzeeb, Angad, Mishti and Sohail held hands and followed their parents. They stopped at a distance when they saw Javed holding Naina's hands. The four of them decided to leave the lovers alone and decided to wait outside with Farhan, Sarah and Aapi.
Javed and Naina cried their hearts out to each other.
"Tumhari awaaz mein abhi bhi wo hi dard hai Naina," Javed said tearfully
"Jab dard badh jaata hai, tho aur bhi suhana ho jaat hai Javed…..kaise ho tum?" Naina wiped her tears.
"Shayad is din ke liye hi jee raha tha…" Javed said
"Tho Tehzeeb tumhari beti hai?"
"Haan…beti jaisi hi hai…..meri shaadi tho huyi thi, par main na tumhare saath insaafi kar saka, na Salma se…..yahi meri sazaa hai…" Javed's voice was cracking
"Sazaa tho hum dono ko hi mili hai…..maine Tehzeeb ko kitna galat samjha…kitna bhala bura kaha, aur usne sirf mera bhala hi chaha hai….tumney bahut acchi tarah paala hai usey.." Naina smiled a little.
"Jaise tumney Angad aur Mishti ko paala hai….jab bhi un dono se mila, hamesha jaane pehchaane se lage….kya pata tha ki wo dono wohi chote chote bacche hain jinhey tumhare baba ne godh liya tha…" Javed smiled back
"Shayad bhagwan humein phir se milaana chahta tha…tabhi Angad ko Tehzeeb ke itne kareeb le aaya…." Naina said
"Tum theek kehti ho…..shayad khuda ko hamare pyaar par aakhir yakeen ho hi gaya…," Javed stroked Naina's hair and came closer.
Naina leaned over and buried her face in his chest. They both sobbed silently, trying to wash off the pent up pain…..
Out in the lobby, her fans and students from the college surrounded Tehzeeb.
They all wanted Tehzeeb to perform after the heart-warming performance by their college alums.
Tehzeeb did not disappoint her fans and went back on the stage. She performed some popular and new numbers from her forthcoming albums. Angad proudly sat amongst the audience and admired her performance.
Both Angad and Tehzeeb were very happy today-they had achieved what no one had in the last 30 years-managed to re unite two people who loved each other intensely.
Javed and Naina's love was so true and pure, that even though they never had a physical relationship, their love transcended the seven seas and bound their adopted children in an equally passionate relationship. They had transferred all their pain of separation into nurturing Angad, Mishti and Tehzeeb.
Javed and Naina admired Tehzeeb's performance from the sidelines.
Naina was very proud of her daughter-in-law. She forgave Tehzeeb's lies, she could care less that she was muslim, she had made up her mind that she would not join the Hindutva samaj – she had found the most cherished thing in her life-her LOVE!
Javed could not have asked for a better Eid season this year-he was grateful to Tehzeeb and Angad for giving back his love.
Just as Tehzeeb was finishing her last song, there was a scuffle at one of the entrances to the auditorium. The commotion in the stands interrupted Tehzeeb's performance.
Everyone looked behind; Angad alerted the security guards with his intercom.
Before anyone realized what was happening, a gunshot was fired towards the stage.
Angad looked behind and saw an enraged Hariram pointing a gun towards the stage. Angad ran towards the stage to protect Tehzeeb. Tehzeeb was in a state of shock like everyone else in the auditorium and could not move!
Naina and Javed rushed to save Tehzeeb.
And then! The bullet STRUCK!
There was blood all over the stage.
Angad saw Tehzeeb on the floor with Naina and Javed lying in a pool of blood. Angad was trembling-he could not believe what had just happened. The security personnel were handcuffing Hariram; the auditorium was in a state of panic. Sohail , Mishti and Aapi picked Farhan and Sarah and ran to a corner for shelter.
….to be continued…..
COLLEGE FUNCTION:
Angad and Mishti convinced Naina to attend the function, "mama…wo nayi singer Tanya bhi aa rahi hai…aapko uski awaaz bahut pasand hai na?" Naina relented and arrived at her college. She felt nostalgic as old memories flooded her mind as they walked into the auditorium. She could hear Javed's deep voice echoing in the background, how they used to mesmerize the audience with their duets and ghazals…..the offers from different music composers pouring in….and then everything was over!
She put her hands on her ears as she remembered how her father and Javed's father had threatened each other….the abuses they hurled at each other….and then one day she heard that Javed was married…..she never saw him again or heard from him…..wo sab yaadein ban kar hi reh gayi…..
Javed was thrilled that his daughter was going to perform at his Alma mater. He still had some fond and some painful memories of his college…..he had met the love of his life here, but also lost her because of parental pressure. He had not forgiven himself for marrying someone else, and may be that is why he had stopped listening to music for all these years….it was his way of punishing himself for betraying his love….
Angad made sure that the security arrangements at the auditorium were adequate. He knew that the threat they received the other night should not be taken lightly. There were security cameras installed everywhere and the guards were under strict orders to check all the people thoroughly at the entrance.
Javed, Aapi, Sohail, Sarah and Farhan sat far from Angad, Mishti and Naina as per plan.
Tehzeeb received a warm welcome and came on the stage.
"Tanya? Yeh tho Kripa…mera matlab Tehzeeb hai!" Naina was shocked and offended, "tho is liye laaya hai mujhey?" she got up to leave. Angad tried to persuade her, "mama…ek baar gaana tho sun lo….aap please yahan tamasha mat kariye…."
Naina's footsteps stopped as soon as she heard the song:
"Humein tum se pyaar kitna…" from "Kudrat" –FEMALE VERSION (sorry lyrics are from male version)
http://www.dishant.com/album/kudrat.html
humei tum se pyaar kitanaa, ye hum naheen jaanate
magar jee naheen sakate, tumhaare beenaa
Tehzeeb started singing Naina's favorite song. Naina had received several accolades for this song and that song was special to her, as Javed had fallen for her after she sang that song.
When she saw Naina walking towards the exit, Tehzeeb paused, "Yeh gaana aapke college ki mashoor student Naina Khanna ka gaana hai…main unse request karti hoon ki wo khud hi stage par aakar yeh gaana hum sab ko sunaaye….please Naina ji aap stage par aa jaaiye…." Tehzeeb pointed towards Naina.
The audience turned around and Naina realized that everyone's eyes were fixated on her expectantly. The audience stood up and started clapping to invite Naina to the stage.
Javed was stunned to hear Naina's name. THEN HE SAW HER! His heart stopped for a moment. He had a faint smile on his lips as a tear escaped his eyes. Kitne saal baad….lekin tum bilkul waisi hi ho….bas baal thode kam ho gaye hain….aur safed bhi…..
Naina had no choice but to join Tehzeeb on the stage.
Tehzeeb handed over the microphone to Naina and stepped aside. Naina gave Tehzeeb a cold look, but accepted the microphone.
Naina started singing and sang the whole song in her beautiful soulful voice with her eyes closed. Javed could not hold his tears and placed Farhan on his lap to hide his emotions.
humei tum se pyaar kitanaa, ye hum naheen jaanate
magar jee naheen sakate, tumhaare beenaa
sunaa gam judaee kaa, uthhaate hain log
jaane jindagee kaise, bitaate hain log
din bhee yahaa to lage, baras ke samaan
humei intajaar kitanaa, ye hum naheen jaanate
magar jee naheen sakate, tumhaare beenaa
tumhe koee aaur dekhe, to jalataa hain dil
badee mushkilon se fir, sanbhalataa hain dil
kyaa, kyaa jatan karate hai, tumhe kyaa pataa
ye dil bekaraar kitanaa, ye hum naheen jaanate
magar jee naheen sakate, tumhaare beenaa
Naina received a thunderous applause after her beautiful performance. She had sung the song with her soul and heart…..just like 30 years ago…..when Javed had fallen for her!
Naina stood still with her eyes still closed. She felt that she was back in her college 30 years ago……she did not want to come out of the trance like state…..her dreams would shatter again if she opened her eyes….
"Main ab apne aziz Abbu, Javed Khan sahib se farmaish karoongi ki wo bhi hum sab ko stage par ek gaana sunaaye…..mere Abbu bhi is college ke mashoor singer reh chuke hain…" Tehzeeb announced on the microphone
Javed was stunned and dumbstruck, "yeh..yeh…kya keh rahi hai Tehzeeb?" Angad helped Javed from the seat and walked with him to the stage.
Naina opened her eyes and there she saw him….HE WAS STANDING ON THE STAGE WITH HER! Just like old times……
Naina was trembling; she did not know how to react-she turned around to leave, but Tehzeeb stopped her and whispered, "nahin mama…aaj aap Abbu ka saath nahin chhodengi…..aap bhi unke saath gaayengi….."
Javed looked at Naina tearfully as if pleading her to stay. Naina's feet were like jello….she could not move even if she wanted to….
Javed sang this beautiful song from "Aitbaar" (old) – "kisi nazar ko tera intezaar aaj bhi hai"
http://www.dishant.com/album/aitbaar-(1985).html
Naina joined him in the latter part of the song.
kisee najar ko teraa, intajaar aaj bhee hain
kahaa ho tum ke ye dil bekaraar aaj bhee hain
wo waadiyaa, wo fijaayen ke hum mile the jahaan
meree wafaa kaa wahee par majaar aaj bhee hain
n jaane dekh ke kyoo un ko ye huaa yehasaas
ke mere dil pe unhe ikhtiyaar aaj bhee hain
wo pyaar jis ke liye humane chhod dee duniyaan
wafaa kee raah mein ghaayal wo pyaar aaj bhee hain
yakeen naheen hain magar aaj bhee ye lagataa hain
meree talaash mein shaayad bahaar aaj bhee hain
Both Naina and Javed were tearful and lost in each other's eyes at the end of the song. Everyone appreciated their performance; the audience gave them a standing ovation.
Angad and Tehzeeb stood together in the background. They both had tears and hugged each other. Mishti and Sohail also joined them on the stage.
Javed and Naina bowed to the audience, hand in hand just like old times. Javed escorted Naina to the back stage.
Tehzeeb, Angad, Mishti and Sohail held hands and followed their parents. They stopped at a distance when they saw Javed holding Naina's hands. The four of them decided to leave the lovers alone and decided to wait outside with Farhan, Sarah and Aapi.
Javed and Naina cried their hearts out to each other.
"Tumhari awaaz mein abhi bhi wo hi dard hai Naina," Javed said tearfully
"Jab dard badh jaata hai, tho aur bhi suhana ho jaat hai Javed…..kaise ho tum?" Naina wiped her tears.
"Shayad is din ke liye hi jee raha tha…" Javed said
"Tho Tehzeeb tumhari beti hai?"
"Haan…beti jaisi hi hai…..meri shaadi tho huyi thi, par main na tumhare saath insaafi kar saka, na Salma se…..yahi meri sazaa hai…" Javed's voice was cracking
"Sazaa tho hum dono ko hi mili hai…..maine Tehzeeb ko kitna galat samjha…kitna bhala bura kaha, aur usne sirf mera bhala hi chaha hai….tumney bahut acchi tarah paala hai usey.." Naina smiled a little.
"Jaise tumney Angad aur Mishti ko paala hai….jab bhi un dono se mila, hamesha jaane pehchaane se lage….kya pata tha ki wo dono wohi chote chote bacche hain jinhey tumhare baba ne godh liya tha…" Javed smiled back
"Shayad bhagwan humein phir se milaana chahta tha…tabhi Angad ko Tehzeeb ke itne kareeb le aaya…." Naina said
"Tum theek kehti ho…..shayad khuda ko hamare pyaar par aakhir yakeen ho hi gaya…," Javed stroked Naina's hair and came closer.
Naina leaned over and buried her face in his chest. They both sobbed silently, trying to wash off the pent up pain…..
Out in the lobby, her fans and students from the college surrounded Tehzeeb.
They all wanted Tehzeeb to perform after the heart-warming performance by their college alums.
Tehzeeb did not disappoint her fans and went back on the stage. She performed some popular and new numbers from her forthcoming albums. Angad proudly sat amongst the audience and admired her performance.
Both Angad and Tehzeeb were very happy today-they had achieved what no one had in the last 30 years-managed to re unite two people who loved each other intensely.
Javed and Naina's love was so true and pure, that even though they never had a physical relationship, their love transcended the seven seas and bound their adopted children in an equally passionate relationship. They had transferred all their pain of separation into nurturing Angad, Mishti and Tehzeeb.
Javed and Naina admired Tehzeeb's performance from the sidelines.
Naina was very proud of her daughter-in-law. She forgave Tehzeeb's lies, she could care less that she was muslim, she had made up her mind that she would not join the Hindutva samaj – she had found the most cherished thing in her life-her LOVE!
Javed could not have asked for a better Eid season this year-he was grateful to Tehzeeb and Angad for giving back his love.
Just as Tehzeeb was finishing her last song, there was a scuffle at one of the entrances to the auditorium. The commotion in the stands interrupted Tehzeeb's performance.
Everyone looked behind; Angad alerted the security guards with his intercom.
Before anyone realized what was happening, a gunshot was fired towards the stage.
Angad looked behind and saw an enraged Hariram pointing a gun towards the stage. Angad ran towards the stage to protect Tehzeeb. Tehzeeb was in a state of shock like everyone else in the auditorium and could not move!
Naina and Javed rushed to save Tehzeeb.
And then! The bullet STRUCK!
There was blood all over the stage.
Angad saw Tehzeeb on the floor with Naina and Javed lying in a pool of blood. Angad was trembling-he could not believe what had just happened. The security personnel were handcuffing Hariram; the auditorium was in a state of panic. Sohail , Mishti and Aapi picked Farhan and Sarah and ran to a corner for shelter.
….to be continued…..
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