I Bow Down To You -Sajde Mein Yuh Hee Jhukta:Pg 95 - Page 47

Everyone from the Raizada family is in the theater, watching movie. Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt on screen. Khushi's face bright with joy. Her eyes twinkle and a broad smile lights up her face. She takes out a box from the picnic basket and hands it to NK. Khushi's eye incidentally catches Arnav at the other end, it seems like he is working on his iphone. His face sharp and the smile is no where to be seen. Khushi says to NK with a little puffed up cheeks, "Nanhe ji, Arnav ji is upset probably.. may be because he did not get any mutthery. Give this to him." "Okay, Okay!" NK's eyes glued to the screen, he cajoles Manorama to move the box down the line to Arnav, "Masi ji! Mutthery to Nannav." Mami takes the box, her eyes shine as soon as she sees the mutthery in the box, she takes a bite herself before passing the box to the next person in line. Aakash hands it to Nani and Nani offers it to Arnav with a whisper, "Chhotey!" Arnav declines without a word, his face stern, his eyes upset. Khushi looks at him from the other corner as he concentrates on he is doing. Smile disappears from Khushi's face. NK says to Khushi, "Khushi ji, Salman ji wants to fool his Dad... Very intelligent, Salman ji!" Arnav catches his remark as Khushi giggles. Arnav's heart is not at peace. His ears take in every word that gets exchanged between NK and Khushi, 'Khushi ji, tell me one thing. Why does Salman ji want a vicious, mean, and intelligent girl? Usually Indian guys like a beautiful, docile, cultured in Indian tradition girls, right?" Of course, Khushi corrects his mispronunciations in the middle of it as Arnav watches with a long face and NK says, "Just like you!" Khushi smiles bashfully as the people sitting behind them 'shhh' them. Arnav keeps clenching his teeth as his anger mounts. Unaware of his feelings Khushi enjoys with NK as she says, "Nanhe ji, this our Salman ji! His choice is slightly different!" "Oh, different!" NK says his body as he says that with a smile. Khushi says the dialogue with Salman next, "Who called me 'Prem' with so much hatred?" in all style. Poor Arnav can do nothing else but watch her from the other end as elated Khushi exclaims happily, "No one can beat Salman ji!"

As the villain grabs the heroine by her hand and starts taking her away, Khushi reflexively stands up and screams, "Stop him! He is taking Asin ji without Salman ji!" Arnav looks at her with surprise in his eyes, Nani and Anjali smile slightly as NK follows the suit, "Stop! Stop!" People in the theater scream at them, "Oh, hello! Sit down!" "Okay, sit down!" NK says to Khushi and sits her down as he does himself. As the scene progresses in movie, Khushi chews on her finger, NK exclaims, "Very wild..." and Arnav's face turns sharper and frustrated. Next time when Arnav catches a glimpse of Khushi, he spots tears rolling down her face. The lover in Arnav can never bear to see tears in his beloved's eyes. Only if he could, he would hold her close to him in his arms and wipe off all her tears followed by a gentle kiss! BUT... that ain't going to happen here! He watches her as she sobs, his heart gets worried, his face softens despite NK soothing her with his hand. NK looks at Mami who is in tears too. With his hands crossed, NK soothes two crying beauties, one on either side of him. Poor Arnav gets very worried. He takes out his handkerchief and taps Nani lightly, "Nani, pass this to Khushi!" Nani hands it Anjali to pass it down the line to Khushi. OMG... that's such a sweet gesture Arnav ji! His heart wrenching with Khushi's tears, Aranv waits for the hanky to get down to her... but.. to his dismay and disappointment, when the hanky gets to Mami, Mami starts wiping off her tears as she cries herself with full flare. Frustrated Arnav cannot do anything else but feel helpless watching Khushi cry, now accompanied by NK!

"Nahne ji, Salman Khan ji's style of saying it is so different!" Khushi says with adulation in eyes... "How nicely he cajoles Asin ji!" "What a style, man! Sallu!" NK exclaims to Arnav's irritation. "Arey, wow! What a great plan, Arnav Ji!!" Arnav's heart jumps with unexpected joy when he hears these words of excitement from Khushi.. his expectant eyes immediately look at Khushi... only to be disappointed.. Khushi does not even look at Arnav. She says to NK, as she corrects, "I mean.. Salman ji..to get back his love!" Frustrated and irritated Arnav controls himself. Aakash and Payal enjoy the movie to the fullest.. "Interval!" Khushi jumps to her feet to announce with unparalleled enthusiasm! "Who would like to have some popcorn?" The desperate lover in Arnav forces him to jump to his feet and say, "I will get it!" His enthusiasm gets marred as Khushi leaves with NK without waiting for him. He just can't believe it.. but.. his mind thinks of something and his eyes twinkle.

After the interval, Arnav takes the first seat in aisle and places the picnic basket on the next seat.. which leads the family members to start sitting in a row from the other end. "NK, you distribute the popcorn," he says to NK casually as everyone takes their seat. As soon as Khushi comes back inside with her huge bucket of popcorn, he grabs her hand and pulls her down into the seat next to him. Khushi gives him a sweet casual smile in return to his pointed, expectant gaze. Khushi offers Arnav popcorn, which he obviously does not take. Khushi puffs her face and goes back to eating her popcorn. Loved Loved Loved Arnav's face at this time!

NK comes back after distributing the popcorn and sits on the seat on the other side of Khushi, eyes still glued to the screen; Khushi offers him her popcorn, which he happily shares. Arnav's gaze stays on Khushi's face.. but Khushi's gaze stays on the screen. She sits right next to him but is so far away from Arnav and his emotions. Even when she says, "What nice movie it is!" to him, her eyes stay on the screen. Arnav's mind is completely preoccupied with longing.. longing to be with Khushi... longing to feel Khushi!... longing to spend some special moments with his Khushi. Arnav reaches for Khushi's hand but she pulls it even before he can touch her... to clap. Arnav's facial expressions here are superb!

Oblivious to Arnav's emotions, Khushi leans on NK's side.. as they share their popcorn, NK asks Khushi, "Khushi ji, now what will happen? Will Salman ji be able to keep his promise?" Khushi says confidently, "Definitely. Nanhe ji!" Poor Arnav looks at the screen alone as Khushi tells NK enthusiastically, "Now, he will grab this man... who is their joint CA..(Chartered Accountant).. who also has a BA (Bachelor of Arts)!" NK exclaims in return, "Wow, a man.. who is a BA and has done CA!" Puzzled Khushi smiles happily as he says, "Khushi ji, you know everything!" Arnav's mind is too far from the comedy on the screen!...OMG, he is so similar to the IPK viewers! Sorry, that's me as a IPK viewer talking!

Khushi munches on the popcorn nonstop, leaned towards NK. Arnav once again reaches for her hand on the armrest that she pulls away just in time to shake off the crumbs. Poor Arnav's longing heart stays thirsty again.. Payal and Aakash enjoy the movie together even though Mami is right next to them as their eyes only see each other and the screen. On the other hand, Khushi shares all the fun and excitement with NK, "Now see how Salman ji will go break into the house and take the bride away!" "You happen to know this too?" NK asks with surprise. Khushi nods happily. As the fight goes on the silver screen, Arnav closes his eyes, unable to enjoy anything... Khushi rejoices with NK, Mami whistles, Nani ji and Anjali smile at her, while the theater claps. All of a sudden Khushi objects, "Salman ji cannot leave without getting married! Now see, someone will come to teach these two uncles a lesson!" Arnav.. frustrated.. he makes another attempt to reach for Khushi's hand when again she pulls it away to clap.. frustrated Arnav pinches the bridge of his nose and closes his eyes as Khushi looks at him while clapping.. Movie gets over and they return home.

Poor Arnav.. my heart went out to him so many times! How can Khushi not understand those longing eyes? How can Khushi not sense his yearning? Well, if it was a build up for a passionate make up later then...

Arnav ready for the day. He enters the room.. talks to Aman on phone, "Yes, Aman! The clients must be about to arrive. You consult the designers and get the designs ready... Yea, I will be leaving soon." He gathers his stuff while talking on the phone, "..right!.." Khushi enters the room, as Arnav hangs up she goes, "I know Arnav ji, that you are angry with me." Arnav looks at her and says, "You do? Great!" Loved Loved Loved the way he stood up.. his eyes spoke .. his gaze,... his posture.. his voice and his tone.. could not be more perfect!

As Arnav goes to pick some papers from the nightstand, Khushi says, "You are angry because I screamed in the theater." Arnav says nothing.. his eyes do not move from the papers in his hands.. as he walks and stands with his back towards Khushi. "No?" wonders Khushi. "Then.." she thinks, "Oh, you are angry because Mami ji was singing in the car.." Arnav's eyes flicker for a moment and go back to his papers as his face turns stern again "But. Arnav ji,.. even I keep singing!" Arnav does not move. Khushi thinks again, "Oh! You are angry because Nanhe ji whistled on that item number!" Arnav's eyes stay on his papers as Khushi continues, "Arnav ji, did you not see that he was so happy? In fact, he himself told me that he wants to see more Hindi movies now."


OMG ... fantastic direction! Just superb! This posture of Arnav, the mannerisms of Arnav,.. and Barun's superb acting with Sanaya's super acting to match.. regardless of one agrees with the concept or not.. a fantastic scene... wonderfully executed!

Frustrated Arnav cannot take it anymore.. he drops his papers from his hands and grabs Khushi by both her sides, swings her around quickly as he says with clenched teeth, looking deep into her eyes.. his bleeding heart reflects into his words as he pins her to the wall, "Alright! Then do one thing. Twelve to three with Nani.. three to six with Mami.. Six to Nine with NK.. and if time permits then come home and sleep..." Khushi still does not get it, "Why are you.. this...?" Frustrated Arnav spells out, "Khushi, I wanted to take you to the race! Went to the movies because you said so! A Hindi film! And you?..." He clenches his teeth as his frustration mounts too high. Khushi asks innocently, "Yes... so...?" Aggravated, frustrated, dejected, Arnav says, "Khushi, don't you get it?... I wanted to spend time with you!" Khushi looks at him as it sinks in slowly... "Oh..oaky..accha'" Stunned at her not so serious reaction, Arnav says still holding her by both her shoulders.., "Accha?" His eyes in disbelief and frustration as he realizes that Khushi has failed to understand why he is so aggravated. Khushi is miles away from his suffering.... she says, "Arnav ji, then why did you not tell me earlier?" Aggravated Arnav still keeps control on himself and his voice even, though tiny bit of sarcasm slips in, "Right! I should have told you earlier.. " then he asks with frustration as he looks her in the eye, "When could have I told you? When you were making plans to whistle then? Or.. when you were rushing through the crowd so that you did not miss out on the trailors.. then?" Khushi averts his gaze.. Arnav says in frustration, "I don't think that you understand me!" Now Khushi looks into his eyes.. however.. her face shows that she still does not understand the depth of his aggravation.. Khushi is miles away from Arnav's suffering heart!

Arnav leaves Khushi and picks up his blazer, his laptop bag, his keys and leaves as Khushi tries to talk to him, "Arnav ji,.. Arnav ji.." Khushi nervously looks at the door after he leaves. As she rolls and rubs her hands on each other, she looks up and says, "Hey Devi Maiyya, what have I done? Now what should I do?.. how will I cajole him?" But.. it's Khushi.. ideas come to her ripe mind easily.. next moment she smiles as an idea dawns upon her. "English movie! I will take him to watch an English movie! Yes!" Khushi says to herself enthusiastically, then her face mellows down with worry as she thinks, "But.. I need to do something right now.. "

At ASR's Office:

Khushi approaches the desk of the receptionist, who goes wide eyed to see Khushi there. Yes, the arrival of Mrs. ASR lately has meant some kind of trouble between the two since after their marriage.. The receptionist jumps to her feet, "You?" "Yes, me!" Khushi says, "Why are you so stunned? Have I not been to the office before?" Then with wandering eyes she asks, "Where is Arnav ji?" The receptionist says, "Sir is in his cabin running a meeting! You can wait in the conference room." "Alright, "Khushi says with a smile and goes upstairs to the conference room. As Khushi nervously wits in the conference room, her eyes catch the glimpse of washroom... toilet. She thinks, "Khushi, this is the only way to cajole him!" and walks towards the door. When the receptionist comes to check on her to Arnav, Khushi is not there, "Oh, where did Madam go?" She returns downstairs.

Arnav continues in his meeting, "Actually, the designers of the company did not do well. We have appointed a new designer, he will show us the designs. He will be here shortly, until them let us study the business plan." "Sure!" says one of the guy. Arnav turns the laptop around to show the plan.

Khushi walks back into the conference room.. A dupatta wrapped around her. She seems a little uncomfortable. She looks in the mirror, puts her hands together and prays, "Hey Devi Maiyya, protect me!" When she walks back into the conference room, it's dark.. with a spotlight on. "What happened to the electricity?" she wonders. "Khushi?" Just then comes the surprised voice of Arnav. "Arnav ji?" Khushi, though surprised to see Arnav, as he walks towards her with questions in his eyes, she says, 'It's good that you came. I was about to call you." Arnav seems a little distracted, he goes to say, "Khushi, you.." Khushi does not stop for him, she goes on, "Arnav ji, I know that you are upset with me, and you should be. You wanted to see horse riding and you had to go to the movies because I insisted." Arnav tries to stop her but she goes on, "You wanted to see English movie but you had to see Hindi movie because I pushed for it." Arnav tries to say 'let it be' but Khushi just continues, "In addition, you wanted to be alone with me but I... the dumb one.. brought the whole family with me..." Arnav again attempts to say something when, she continues, "In fact, I thought that it will be good for Di since she was mellow." "Yea, Yea.. Khushi!" Arnav tries to interrupt her when she says loudly, "I am not done yet! I have decided to day that I will cajole you!.. You want to see a movie, right? Then let me show you the movies in your style!" As Arnav's face turns stern and sharp, Khushi goes on, "You like the heroines from the English movie, right? Then.."

Arnav goes on to say something with his teeth clenched but before that, Khushi pulls off her dupatta wrapped like a shawl and shows off her white dress.. "What is this?" asks Arnav in a uncertain tone, still trying to decide whether he likes it or not, when to his dismay Khushi starts singing like a five year old, "I.. love... you.. Arnav ji!" In total dismay, Arnav cannot generate any words, Khushi continues, "I love you.. I love.. you... " as she wraps her arms around his neck and bends backwards with Arnav holding her around her waist for support.. his face completely embarrassed, confused, "Khushi!" Khushi straightens up quickly and pulls away.. in Arnav's hands left is her white dress.. confused he looks at the outfit when Khushi comes back into the spotlight dressed in a Chinese outfit.. "No.. No. no.." Arnav says in denial when Khushi goes, "Just a minute and sticks two chop sticks in her hair. Picks up the hand fan and waves it.. starts singing, "Aaj mausam hai suhana.. the weather is great today... just need a reason to change clothes.. what the.. what the.. what the.. " Poor Arnav stunned watches her as she revolves around him singing, "The weather is good today.. to show off the English fashion... what the .. what the... what the.. " Arnav tries to stop her, "Khushi.. Khushi!" But as Khushi disappears in the dark again, he is left with two outfits in his hand now that Khushi has put on so far..

Puzzled he looks up.. Arnav is stunned to see Khushi pop up in a new avatar now.. dressed as a cow girl.. she walks in with a pistol in her hand.. a hat on head. She asks Arnav, "You know my name? My name is Raizada..She puts the pistol to Arnav's head as his face becomes helpless with her antics, "Khushi Kumari Gupta Singh Raizada.." Khushi then pretends to fire the empty pistol when Arnav makes a face that he essentially has given up! Khushi asks, "What happened, Arnav ji?" "Khushi.." he tries to say but again she interrupts, "I did so much and you did not like any of it? You have not said a thing!" She looks around and remarks, "Oh, looks like you cannot see well in the darkness.." Arnav makes a frustrated face.. when she asks, "By the way, what are you doing in the dark? ... you." Just then the room fills with the sounds of claps. Curiously, Khushi looks around in the dark when Arnav moves away...to switch the lights on. As lights come up, Khushi is stunned to see few other people in the room. Wordless Arnav walks in and stands next to her when she says makes a sorry face and says, "Forgive me, Arnav ji.. I did not know.." Arnav clenches on his teeth as he whispers in a defeated voice tinged with aggravation, "Khushi, I have been trying to tell you that I have a presentation here.,.. but that's only if you let me talk!" Arnav gives her a quick sharp look before looking away. Khushi points the pistol to her head and says to herself, "Khushi Kumari Gupta Singh Raizada..you are done!" Now, Arnav ji will make you run with the horses.

Arnav uneasily introduces, "Mr. Mathur, my wife!" "Hello!" "Yes, Namaste!" Khushi puts her hands together with the pistol, "Sorry.. that.." before she could say something nonsense, Arnav tries to move her away.. when the client says, "Excuse me, Mr. Raizada!" They walk over to Arnav and Khushi as Arnav lets go of Khushi, "If you don't mind, can I say something?" "Sure!" Arnav goes. "The outfit that your wife has on, is excellent!" Stunned Arnav looks at Khushi's clothes and then turns to the client with frowns crowding his forehead, "Excuse me?" "Please, don't get me wrong! Whatever we have seen so far in the designs are just too serious and common. May be not too many people may find those wearable. What your wife has done with these outfits.. I mean.. this outfit is International. This kind of range our Indian clients can adopt to comfortably. Plus they have their own charm.. they are different than normal designs.. very refreshing.. Your wife has solved our problem.." Khushi smiles ear to ear.. Arnav is speechless.. "Okay, I will tell Aman to get the designs made! You can see those tomorrow." "No need for it! If the designs are just like the clothes your wife has put on, then the contract is yours, Mr. Raizada! Congratulations!" The client shakes Arnav's hand, Khushi smiles and does a "Namaste". "Thank You.." Arnav says still stunned.. with a life less voice... Arnav looks at Khushi who rejoices but her smiles wears off as she looks at Arnav's face.

Later on when Khushi and Arnav are alone in the room, Arnav goes off on Khushi, "How could you do this, Khushi? How can you do this in my office? This is my office, I work here.. and .." Khushi walks up to Arnav and says, "Forgive me, Arnav ji! I thought that I should be like the heroines of your English movies.. " Okay, I am going to get sick of this 'Forgive me' - stupidity does not vanish away with an apology! "To woo you.. but as usual. Everything went topsy-turvy! I will go and change." Arnav grabs Khushi by her arm and says in a soft voice, "Did I ask you to change?" "No.. but.." as Khushi hesitates, Arnav says, "Khushi, I understand why you did all this. You said that you had planned something to woo me?" "No..nothing.." Khushi avoids. "What's the plan?" Arnav asks. Khushi smiles and says chirpily, "English movie!" She reaches in her pocket and pulls out the tickets, "Two tickets of the English movie!" Arnav takes the tickets out of her hand and asks in a husky voice, "And?" Khushi says enthusiastically, "I will wear skirt!.. No saree, no suit! .. and I will talk in English!"

Amused Arnav says with a light smirk, "Really?" "Yes!" "Really?" Arnav asks.,Khushi says confidently, "Yes, Arnav ji!" "Not 'ji'!" Arnav says. "Ji?,. What?" Khushi asks. "Not 'Ji'! If you want to woo me then stop saying "Arnav ji'." Arnav says. Khushi gasps, "Whoa... how can I call you 'Laad Governor' in your face?" Arnav says in a soft voice, "I meant Arnav!" .. Khushi hesitates.. "You.. " Arnav starts taking forward steps.. as he says, "Arnav.." .. "Arnav ji.." Khushi says as she takes backward steps.. "Arnav.." Arnav says as he looks her in the eye.. Another step backward and Khushi says, "Arnav.. ji.." "Arnav ji!' Arnav says and raises his eye brows.. as they continue their steps "Arnav" Khushi says.. "What?" Arnav looks her into the eye.. Khushi turns bashful as she realizes that she called him, "Arnav". Her lips quiver.. as she bashfully again says, "Arnav" and hugs him! Arnav wraps his arms around her as Khushi tightens her hug, "Khushi, you know that you..." Khushi completes his sentence as she smiles, "Weird?... I know!" Both of them tighten their embrace as their hearts beat in unison.

This make up was cute and great. Well directed.. but wish that it was more passionate and such a serious goof up would not be the precipitating factor! But I guess, CVs have forgotten that intelligent, flawless writing used to be the USP of IPK!

In the Kitchen at RM:

Khushi is in the kitchen at the gas stove. .. HP in tow.. helping her out. Khushi thinks out loud, "Cake,.. balloons.. candles.. something.. Flowers! Yes, flowers! How can I forget flowers?" She immediately grabs her note book and starts writing when HP calmly suggests, "Khushi Bhahi ji, you take your time to make the list I will take care of the food!" "Okay!" Khushi smiles and starts working on her list. She picks her phone up and notices time, "Ah,.. only seven hours left! How can I get all this work done?" Just then Nani ji and Anjali walk into the kitchen. "It smells so nice!" Nani ji says. "What's cooking?" Anjali asks. Khushi answers, "Chhole-poori.. cheak peas.. poories. Biryani.. rice with spices.. Rajma.. kidney beans.. Ras malai.. a sweet.. Jalebi.. and coconut barfi.. sweet.." Nani asks with surprise, "This much?" "It's for tomorrow!" Khushi says, "I will make some and some will be ordered via caterers.." Nani ji and Anjali look at each other surprised.. their faces cover with worry. "Milk!" Screams Khushi, as Anjali and Nani try to say something Khushi goes on, "Forgive me, Di, I forgot!" "Khushi ji," Anjali says. "Yes, Di?" But before Anjali can say anything Khushi goes on, "Here we go! I forgot to tell the cake guy that the cake should be sugarless!" She does not allow Anjali to talk at all, "Just a minute, I will be right back!" "Khushi ji, listen to me.. " Anjali's words go on deaf ears.. Anjali turns to Nani, "Oh God! Nani, this all is for tomorrow!" "Huh.." Nani says with a tone of defeat. Khushi loudly talks on the phone, "I know that sugar is not free with the cake! I.. sugarfree.. sugarfree! Now you understand? Alright! Send it in on time!" She hangs up.

Anjali approaches Khushi, "Khushi ji! Just a minute!" "Yes, Di!" Khushi goes again, "I had to call the saree guy home! I forgot that too!" Mami ji walks in munching on chips, "Hello Hi Bye Bye! Shopping for sarees? For whom, Khushi?" "For tomorrow, Mami ji! I think that we all should wear some new clothes tomorrow.. and new jewelry with the clothes.. talking of jewelry. I have two brothers-in-law'" As Aakash and NK walk in Khushi says, "What will you two wear, Suit or sherwani?" NK asks, "Who is getting married now?" Khushi neglects their question.. Anjali points to Aakash and gestures.. Aakash says, 'Khushi ji, you can't do anything tomorrow." Khushi goes, "You want to bet? Tomorrow is the birthday of Arnav Singh Raizada! First one after the marriage. Something special, right?" Anjali and Mami look at Khushi apprehensively. NK goes, "That's great! I will wear "Dhobi-kutta'.. laundry man-dog!" Khushi corrects him, "Dhoti-kurta' a hip wrap and a kurta shirt!" Khushi then enthusiastically instructs, "We all must pick one color.. and wear clothes in that same color! It will be something different, right?" Khushi then thinks to herself, "Red.. or black?.. Black suits him!" Anjali walks over to Khushi and says in a calm explaining tone, "Khushi ji, you cannot do that!" "Why?" asks Khushi. Mami explains, "Because, Arnav bitwa does not like to celebrate his happy birthday to you!" Khushi is Khushi.. she is not going to give up easily,.. her thinking wheels start churning to come up with another idea!