KUCH DIL NE KAHA : RIKARA SS Part 9 Updated (28.01.18)

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priya_86

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Posted: 8 years ago

Okay guys...i am writing a TS (can be converted to a SS) after ages. The last one I wrote Limitless made everyone cry...so I promise this one wouldn't be a tragedy

I am a huge fan of Hrishikesh Mukherjee Genre of films...so this story is heavily inspired by his genre

The backdrop is in the 1970s...and I would love to imagine Om and Gauri in this way

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DELHI : 1976

"Love should be felt spontaneously and imposed on anybody"...the tall handsome professor concluded...

"But sir"...began a lanky boy in black rimmed spectacles...

"Enough Mohan for today...I am getting late"...the Professor replied

So it was enough...

The Professor...Omkara Singh...one of the youngest and most dynamic professors of Modern Art of Delhi University...and a poet at heart...was orthodox regarding the concept of love. He was the picture perfect man of dreams...tall...handsome with shoulder length unkempt hair...and unshaven look...and would always dress up in Kurta-Pyjama...he was a man to die for...

He would enjoy mingling his Art classes with his lectures on the relevant topic...and that had made him extremely popular.

The publications of his poetry and short stories...had made him a well known figure in India...and the All India Radio had taken his interview twice (which in itself was a great feat)

OmKara came from a upper middle class well to do educated family. His father succumbed to a cardiac ailment when he was all of 21 and presently he lived with his mother Meera (who was a teacher herself) and his younger sister Priyanka.

As he was driving out the roads of Delhi back home...he was sorting out the speech that would be needed for his upcoming literary meet of well known posts in Coimbatore. He hated writing down speeches and extempores were a natural for him. The drive seemed to be faster than anticipated...and he reached home in a span of 30 minutes...which was disappointing for him as he wanted more time for his pensive.

As he entered the living room...he was greeted by his sister Priyanka...who was laughing aloud...and his friend Asutosh Mishra.

"Bhaiyya...you have come..."...Priyanka squealed..."poor Asutosh bhaiyya is in a mess"

Omkaara was surprised...Asutosh's visit itself was surprising as he was supposed to be in Bombay for a meeting

"Why?...what happened Asutosh?.."...Om asked in a concerned tone

"Nothing happened"...came Meera's reply..." Ashu's parents have taken the correct decision...its high time he gets married"

Om suppressed a laughter...looking at Ashutosh's face

"Learn something from him Om.."..Meera started in a complaining tone..."you are 29 years now...and some of your hair has started graying"

"Okay Ma...its Ashustosh's issue now...can I have a talk with him please? "...Om ordered rather than asking

His mother shook her head dejected and went away.

"Ashu...come to my studio"...and the two men entered the studio

"Om you know very well"...Ashu started "that I am in love with Trishna"..."how can I marry someone else?"

Om was taken aback..."So why dont you tell your parents?...come on dont behave like a child...love marriages are common nowadays"

"No the issue is not that...Papa has fixed the marriage with his childhood friend's daughter...and refusing right away would be a big deal...so I have to meet her once...before rejecting"...Ashustosh concluded

"And what excuse will you give?"...Om asked with a raised eyebrow...he clearly didn't like the idea of rejecting a girl

"That we are not compatible"...Ashutosh shrugged his shoulders.

"So come to the point...what help would you need from me?" ...Om asked with a finality in his time

"You will come with me to see that girl...and then help me out to convince my father in negative"

"What if I refuse?"...Om asked disturbed...

"You will not...we are childhood friends...and you cannot see you friend's life being ruined"...Ashutosh replied with a smile

What a monkey he was...Om thought

"When and where do we have to go?"...he finally asked

"We have to go to Ooty...her father is a tea estate owner there...you decide when...you have a busy schedule" Ashutosh said

"Ooty you said?...you are lucky I am going to Coimbatore tomorrow...my train is in the afternoon...will reach in 2 days...after my conference we can go there. You join me in Coimbatore after 5 days...is that okay?...Ma and Priyanka are also going to Coimbatore with me...do you think it would be okay if they join us in Ooty?" Om asked

"Oh...yes of course...he is my father's dearest friend and you are my dearest friend...they have a big guest house...dont worry"

"Okay then done...meet you in Coimbatore after 5 days"...Om paused and then continued..."What is her name?.."...probably the question wasn't needed though

"Gauri Sharma...daughter of Suraj Pratap Sharma...of Sharma Tea estate...ooty"...

"Right"...Om replied..."Gauri Sharma"

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OOTY 1976

"Baba can I come in?"...a very pretty girl wearing a white saree with waist length open hair...asked in a soft voice

"Yes come in"...Suraj Sharma replied in a rough voice..."it's flinching to see you at this time of the day...anyway...i called you to inform that my friend's son Ashutosh would be coming to see you...and I want to get you married off as soon as possible...you are 22 already and it would be late after this...you may leave now"

She stood there quietly...for sometime...trying to say something...but words always eluded her...she shook her head and left.

As she passed the corridors...her eyes welled up...

She entered her room...a tastefully decorated room with all the materialistic comforts...that anyone would want...but she never craved for them.

She silently walked up in front of a potrait of a beautiful lady...with warm eyes...

"Ma"...she said in almost inaudible voice..." today Baba spoke to me after 9 days...he is getting my marriage fixed...and he is so happy...after 22 years...I have finally given him some happiness"...she said with a sad smile...and then the pain was evident in her eyes..."Ma it was my fault...that you died on the same day that I was born ...and that is why Papa hates me...and could never forgive me...but now everything will be okay"

Poor Gauri ...she was craving for love...little did she know...that life had other plans for her

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DELHI

Omkaara started for his journey with Meera and Priyanka...

The name kept on echoing..."Gauri Sharma"...

He stared at his new incomplete creation..."Uma"

To be continued

Love

Priya Di

Subsequent Parts

PART 2 : PAGE 2

PART 3 : PAGE 3

PART 4 : PAGE 5

PART 5 : PAGE 6

PART 6 : PAGE 8

PART 7 : PAGE 10

PART 8 : PAGE 11

PART 9 : PAGE 12

Edited by priya_86 - 7 years ago

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Vrinda

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Posted: 8 years ago

Wow

what a concept

Love Story in 70s backdrop

Omkara an orthodox art professor

Gauri daughter of tea estate owner

Glad Ashutosh came to Omkara for help

He shouldn't marry Gauri

If he loves someone else

Glad Omkara's family is also going

That way they can help Ashutosh

But what about Gauri

She will do anything for her father

Even get into a loveless marriage

Waiting eagerly to read more

Update soon

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Neha

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Posted: 8 years ago

Priya .. I love the pace n the relaxed air .. so romantic.. Omkara the professor .. drool stuff .. all of us have this one teacher .. n we go all starry eyed over him .. bachpan ki yaad dila dii.. n then his friend .. god bless him .. can't wait for the love story to roll .. Gauri has her own set of tragedies .. n another one lined up before things start looking up .. but Omkara already a little taken in with the name .. loved this .. can't wait to read more .. thanks so much for this :)

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loveangel94

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Posted: 8 years ago

Wow nice story. Itne dino ke baad forum pe aane ka kuch to fayda hua. Onscreen rikara nahi atleast offscreen story hi sahi.

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LAKSHMI KRISHNA

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Posted: 8 years ago

What an outstanding story.. 👏 👏

70's love story is something else..

So om and his friend is going to see Gauri..

Look like om is connected with Gauri's name

Om's fate is going to change in ooty

It is true, sometimes distance is nothing infront of love..

Poor Gauri, her dad hates her because he lost his wife same day of her birth. How can he blame her. But future is storing so many surprises for her. She will also get her share of happiness..

Continue soon..

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Genie

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Posted: 8 years ago

Om aur Gauri ka love at first sight ho na ho... mera to already ho gaya. Aap ki story ke saath.

This is a lovely premise, which I am sure you will build into a beautiful story. I love the relaxed pace, the characters... Ashutosh already reminds me of a troublemaker friend of mine who'd get away with everything because of his innocent smile. 😃

Professor Omkara is drool-worthy and poor oppressed Gauri needs some freedom and soon.

Eagerly waiting for the next update!

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perFICtionist.

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Posted: 8 years ago

beautiful concept! and love your take on it... Gauri paints a very sad picture.. hoping she gets the love she has always yearned for... how do parents neglect their children! its the most heinous crime and the entire society suffers, in the long term

wuhuuu *wolf whistle* im in love with the omkara you have painted! so breathtakingly perfect in every way...

😳

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Priya_Iyer

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Posted: 8 years ago

Diii,

This was like I told you already, simply BRILLIANT.

Soft, Simple and subtle, the pace is sweet and one can't help but feel relaxed and comforted.

Professor Om is ❤️

Next Update Jaldi.. 🤗

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.Biggi.

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Posted: 8 years ago

I loved it Priya! 👍🏼

My poor Gauri! 😭

Waiting for next update! 😃

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priya_86

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Posted: 8 years ago

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Thank you everyone for reading this...and those who are sceptical...dont worry...I promise this will not be a tragedy

Here is Part 2 :

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THE TRAIN JOURNEY : DELHI TO MADRAS

Omkaara was lost in his thoughts while Meera and Priyanka were continuously jabbering

"My dream of becoming a 'saas'...may not be fulfilled...it seems my son has taken an oath of lifelong celibacy"...Meera was lamenting...Priyanka was giggling

Omkaara glared at the two ladies...and Meera made a face and stopped her speech.

He needed solitude...he was going for a literary meet...and he knew everyone would want to know about his next novel. Last year he had proudly announced that he would be writing his next novel 'Uma' very soon...but he couldnt get the inspiration. He wrote a collection of short stories and a series of poetry which were bestsellers and obviously his Art kept hi busy...but Uma was his dream...a dream which needed to be fulfilled...else there would be a void

Unfortunately neither his mother nor his sister would understand his restlessness. Probably that was the primary reason he agreed to Ashutosh's proposal of going to Ooty...he needed solitude...faraway from the maddening crowds...where his dream would be realised.

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THE LITERARY MEET : COIMBATORE

The meet was a huge success and Omkaara was honoured as a the upcoming Literary Personality of the year.

And then came the press conference...after a few formal questions...the topic of 'Uma' was raised...he knew this would be unavoidable

"Gentlemen.."...Omkaara replied..."Uma is going to be my masterpiece...believe me...i am working on it and very soon it would be there for all of you to enjoy"

Omkaara didnt believe an ounce of his own words..."very soon"...he have a sarcastic smile to himself...it was frustrating for a writer to be unable to express his innermost thoughts and desires...he looked away

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"The roads are beautiful I heard"...Ashutosh said nervously while driving

Omkaara nodded..." Ashutosh...you can see it for yourself also...you needn't believe what others tell you"...he smiled...then he continued..."let me know when you would want me to take over the driver's seat"

Om was admiring the beauty of the Nilgiri Range ...and he felt refreshed

Meera and Priyanka were continuing with their talks while Om was gloriously ignoring them

"Ashutosh...why didn't your mother come?"...Meera enquired

"Aunty...her knee joint pain had terribly increased and she couldn't even perform her daily tasks...so it was impossible and Dad wasn't supposed to come anyway...but you are family Aunty...Ma trusts u...he said...then turned towards Om and said in a low voice..."I am so happy that none of them have come"

Om looked at him with and shook his head out of despair...the very idea of rejecting a girl was disturbing him.

The Journey was otherwise uneventful

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OOTY

"Gauri when was the last time you spoke to anybody?"...her cousin asked her teasingly..."Any way now that the special some one would be coming...you will have to talk"...she said

Gauri didn't say a word...she was elated that finally she could give some happiness to her father...

Her cousin continued...

"Can you please come out of your Black and White wardrobe"...she complained..."Hindi cinema has turned into Eastmancolor long time back"

Gauri gave a faint smile...that didn't leave her lips...so the onlooker couldn't understand that she had smiled at all..."This is all I have"...she said in a soft time

"And I am the lucky one...who has managed to hear your voice..." her cousin smiled..."Rajshri Ma...the guests would be arriving any moment...hope all arrangements are ready at the guest house?...I shall go and have a look...after all Uncle has trusted me with this responsibility and I came from Delhi just for Gauri"...and she hurried away

Gauri loved her cousin...but expressions were always difficult for her...her cousin was eccentric but extremely good at heart.

"Gauri have you eaten anything?" Rajshri Ma asked

She had been Gauri's nanny since her childhood...but much more than a nanny...she was the only person from whom Gauri had got the basic love and earned the basic respect of being a human being

Gauri nodded in affirmative..."Baba is there?"...she asked...

"Saahab has gone for a meeting for Tea board executives" she replied..."should be back late night"

Gauri kept quiet...ans stared outside the window...the clouds...would soon clear from the peaks...and the vision would be clear.

...

Omkaara and his family and Ashutosh were put up in the guesthouse by the manager of the tea estate who had received them

They were relaxing in their room...when the caretaker of the guest house...came over...and knocked...

"Sir Baby ji wants to meet you" he said...

"Baby ji???"...Ashutosh panicked. .this must be My Sharma's daughter

And as for Om..."Baby ji"...seiously...so this must be another spoilt brat of a rich father...he frowned.

"Okay..." Ashutosh replied..."we are coming to the living room."

As Omkaara and Ashutosh...entered the room...Ashutosh's jaw dropped..."Trishna!...what are you doing here?"...he almost squealed

"Shouldnt I ask you that?..." she asked irritated...then as if the realisation dawned upon her..."so you are Mr Mishra that Mamaji was talking about?...you have come to see my cousin Gauri!!!...you monkey"

Om wouldn't be able to take another surprise in the next one week.

After a heavy argument and debate of the lovers...Trishna finally understood Ashutosh's intentions...and his reasons for bringing Om..so that he would support his friend in rejecting Gauri

After the initial happiness of Trishna...she became terribly quiet...

"What happened Trishna?"...Ashutosh asked worried..."you don't trust me?"

She looked at the two friends..."I am worried about Gauri"

"Why?"...What about her? ...she is the only child of a rich father.. .marriage will not be an issue for her"...Ashutosh replied

Om who was quiet all this while...spoke out... "Its not always about being rich or only daughter...Ashu"...he turned towards Trishna ..."don't worry...things will be fine...she will get over this"

"That means Ashutosh you know nothing about Gauri..." Trishna said..." but this is important and you must know this

Suddenly more than Ashustosh...Omkaara as interested..."please go ahead Trishna. .."

...

The clouds were slowly clearing...the mountain peak was becoming visible...the blue sky was slowly peeping out...

How she loved this view...at this time of the day ...when the darkness retreated...and light took over...she was waiting

To be continued

Love

Priya di

Edited by priya_86 - 8 years ago