Shyam waits for Anjali as she disappears and joins Nani and others in the dance act. Some guests come and talk to him in the meantime. Then appears Anjali, all smiles, asks, "How did you like our act?" Shyam is already distracted, he just answers, "Rani Sahiba, it was very good!"
On the other side, Arnav says, "Nice! It was good! But, I hope that's it!" NK says from the stage, "Oh, No, Nannav, mere Bhai! The big surprise is yet to come!" Flustered, ASR says, "Come on! No!" "Oh, yes!" Nk says and then disappears backstage. Arnav says, "Khushi, tackle this, please! Only you can do it!" Khushi flatly refuses, " Stop the Sangeet ceremony for our wedding?...absolutely not!" Enthusiastically she says, "It will be the best Sangeet ceremony... !" She tags on to Arnav arm as she says, "And.. it's been so much fun! Right?" "What fun, more of a torture!" says Arnav. Khushi puts her arm through Arnav's leans over his side and says, "You know.. twenty.. thirty. Forty years from now.. when I would have a walking stick and you will be with thick eye glasses... and your hair and teeth..." Khushi stops as she thinks.. then she makes a face and says, "Oh, no... no... no! You should not lose hair! I don't like bald!" This brings a light smile to ASR's lips as Khushi starts again enthusiastically, "OK then! After twenty.. thirty... forty years from now, when we will watch this video with all our hair in place, then we would say, wow, what days those were! And yes, I know this; after watching all of this you will say one more thing!" With a light smile and soft flicker of affection in his eyes, Arnav asks, "What?" Khushi clears her throat and says in an old man's voice, "What.. the!" That brings a wide smile to ASR's face. Khushi and Arnav both have a good laugh. ASR asks her in a heavy voice, "What else do you know about our future?" Khushi says, "Everything! But, it will be real fun only if we live all those moments together!... Then... why should I spoil the fun by telling it all now?"
Khushi says such a deep philosophical thing real easily and smiles. ASR's heart becomes overwhelmed with emotions, he reaches for Khushi's hand and gingerly holds onto her hands.
As he looks deep into Khushi's eyes and words escape him, Khushi says softly, "No need to say anything! I know! Even you are waiting to live all those moments together! Right?" ASR just keeps gazing into Khushi's eyes.
The ease in her words while saying such deep things touches his heart to the core. Khushi smiles at him, wraps her arm through his and rests her head on his shoulder as the next act starts.
NK and Manorama dance to the song, "Pehla Pehla Pyar Hai Pehli Pehli Baar Hai"... "First love. For the very first time.." This is Arnav and Khushi's first love.. invariably, the overwhelmed heart of Arnav now becomes vulnerable at the realization of their very first, tender love. As his eyes stay focused on Khushi's face, and Khushi's eyes stay immersed into his gaze, his mind wanders off. He dreams of dancing with Khushi in a beautiful ambiance depicting the tender emotions of their very first love. Khushi and Arnav both realize their tender love for each other as they come back to the reality. Their faces seem vulnerable, eyes full of affection and dreams. Mami and NK beautifully conclude the dance. A Salman Khan song! Khushi's favorite hero.
Shyam goes crazy searching for the photograph. Anjali brings couple of ladies to meet with Shyam. Reminds him that they were present for Aakash and Payal's wedding. Shyam, now extremely distracted, tries to respond to Anjali's efforts to get him involved in the conversation as she introduces him. One of the guests says that she is aware that he is a lawyer and that she needs some advice. Shyam tries to dodge her unsuccessfully. As she narrates her problem, Shyam's eyes keep returning to the white envelope on a table far away. Intermittently his view gets obstructed due to guests moving around. While at times he pretends to listen to the lady in front, other times his eyes eagerly return to the envelope. Now Nani gets close to the table with the envelope. She puts her glass down briefly on the table while she talks with the guests. Then she picks her drink up and is about to leave when something strikes her. Nani returns the drink back to the table and picks up the white envelope. Does not find any name on it, so she opens it. She pulls the picture out almost when Payal calls her, "Dadi ji, come here, please! I want to introduce you to these folks!" Envelope in one hand, drink in the other, Nani moves tables and puts both down on the table where Payal is. In the meantime, Shyam's guests' finish telling him their problem. As they wave away, Anjali asks Shyam, "Did you even listen to them?" Shyam tries to look sincere, "Yes, I was listening, Rani Sahiba!" Anjali smiles. Shyam says, "I will be right back!" When Anjali asks where is he going, Shyam comes up with an excuse of some important phone calls to make and leaves. Did Anjali notice something, is she starting to notice that Shyam is distracted?
Guests come and wish ASR and Khushi. Shyam goes to the table where he had spotted the envelope earlier. His mind goes crazy as he finds the envelope missing. Finally he feels relieved as he spots the envelope sitting on another table. He rushes to pick it up. But, one of the waiters gets there before him and picks it up with the thought of giving it to HP. Shyam tries to be inconspicuous while he chases the waiter unsuccessfully before he hands the envelope to HP. Then he chases HP as HP heads towards Arnav. Just then appear on the stage, NK and Manorama, NK says, "Okay, friends, we saw dance.. and the romance... and the wedding will happen! However, until now, "that" has not happened!" Arnav and Khushi's faces become pale as Mami asks, "Ooo.. what is this ooo?" NK says, "Ooo is that.. Woh! Nannav.. mere Bhai! Come on, do it!" Arnav's eyes narrow down, ask, "What do you mean?" NK goes on, "Nannav, mere Bhai.. you will have to do it!" Arnav looks at him with questions in his gaze as Khushi looks at Arnav puzzled. As NK looks around.. all the puzzled faces stare them in face. He explains, "Propose! Propose! Nannav.. mere Bhai! You must propose to Khushi ji! So, come on, do it!" Khushi heaves a sigh of relief. Arnav looks at Khushi then to NK and asks, "But, why?" Khushi's face immediately changes to depict a little apprehension, she says fiercely, "Why? What do you mean?.. You must ask for my hand in marriage!" She smiles at Mami and NK. Arnav says with disbelief, "Excuse me!.. Khushi, we are here for our Sangeet ceremony. We are getting married in a few days.. why do I need to ask for your hand?" Khushi says, "I know that! But, you never bothered to ask me what I wanted!" Arnav says in a matter fact voice, "That's because I know that you want to marry me!" Khushi is about to say something angrily when NK says, "Come on, Nannav! Ask her .. you will have to! Come on!" Mami adds, "Ask! Come on!" Buaji also chimes in, in agreement with them! Arnav cannot believe it as everyone claps. Khushi gets upset, says, "Let it be! He never asks the questions! Just gives answers!.. He won't be able to!" Khushi gets up and walks away. Arnav's puzzled gaze follows her. NK stops her, "Hey, just a minute!" then he turns to Arnav and says, "Nannav.. what does Khushi ji mean by, you won't be? What does that mean?" Khushi smiles to herself, knows well that he won't be able to resist a challenge! NK adds to it by saying, "Come on! Prove it to Khushi ji.. what it means to be you! OK?" A twinkle appearss in Arnav's eyes as he watches Khushi throw some angry glances at him.
Oblivious to all this, Shyam keeps searching for the envelope.. Dadi's eyes spot him.. restless.. in search of something.. Her sharp eyes stick on him. After a few moments, Shyam's gaze meets with Dadi's penetrating gaze.. lucky for him, a guest walks over to Dadi and starts talking. Shyam leaves quietly as Dadi gets busy. HP now gets close to Arnav. Envelope in his hand, he marches towards Arnav. Arnav's eyes now twinkle a lot as his face shines with some determination and a little mischief appears on his face. As HP gets closer to Arnav, all of a sudden all the lights go down. Worried, everyone looks around. Khushi's gaze returns to Arnav as the lights come back.. only to find him missing! Khushi wonders where he has disappeared! Shyam hold HP by his shoulder, "Hari Prakash ji!" "Yes!" Hp asks as Shyam turns him around. Shyam is shocked to see HP empty handed, "Arey, where is that envelope you had in your hands?" HP says, "Oh, that was yours? I thought it belonged to Arnav Bhaiyya! I don't know where it got lost in the dark!" Shyam says angrily, "Why do you touch things those are not yours?" HP answers with sincerity, "Forgive me, Shyam Babu! I thought that it might get lost in the crowd so I should hand it to Arnav Bhaiyya!" and leaves. Shyam's mind cannot rest easy as he now wonders if theta envelope made it to Arnav!
Just then the stage illuminates in the center.. Arnav stands under the spotlight. His face sharp. His gaze stern. Focused he looks ahead.. Every eye in the room is on him. Arnav picks up the microphone and says in a heavy voice, "Today I realized something!" Shyam's heart sinks as he listens on. "Such a truth that I never knew!" says Arnav. "Never understood! It's.. " Arnav pauses, the suspense increases.. finally he says, ".. It is this.. that Love can reduce anyone to anything!"
Khushi's eyes fill with admiration, affection and love for him. Everyone else looks at him with surprise while Khushi smiles at him sweetly.. her eyes moist.. Khushi sits down as the lights dim on the stage. When the lights come back on, a dance troupe surrounds Arnav.. Khushi's jaw drops as Arnav starts dancing to a peppy number of her favorite hero, Salman Khan! Her joy knows no bounds as Arnav dances beautifully and asks for her hand in marriage with the help of the song. Buaji whistles with joy! NK rubs his eyes as he finds it hard to trust his eyes.. All the eyes are shocked.. surprised.. jaws drop as Arnav enacts the song to the fullest act. With a towel and all, the original Salman style! Anjali says surprised, "I have never seen Chhotey so happy!" Khushi's eyes go wide.. her jaw open..
she just cannot believe her eyes as Arnav dances away his way into her heart. Arnav then gets down on his knees, extends his hand towards Khushi.. gets back up on his feet... comes down and grabs Khushi's hand.. brings her on the stage with him.
Arnav then agagin gets down on his knees, holds Khushi's beautiful hand... his eyes vulnerable.. filled with emotions.. anticipation...
He asks in a husky voice, "Will you marry me?" Khushi's heart fills up with joy. She says in the song, "Yes, I will Marry you!" Arnav's heart still fills up with relief and affection.. he gets back up on his feet and plants an affectionate kiss on Khushi's hand. Khushi cannot believe her stern ASR gave into her demand so beautifully.. fulfilled her wish so perfectly! Her eyes well up as she reaches for Arnav and hugs him. Arnav wraps his arms around her and the embrace tightens as both stay in each others arms. Eyes closed. Smiles flicker.
Content.. relief... ooze from their faces as the two tortured hearts find solace in this joyous moment in each others arms and hold on to this precious moment! All the members from the family get up on the stage and dance around them happily in a circle. Arnav and Khushi get lost in each others eyes..as they stand in the middle.. their arms still wrapped around each other!
Away from this happy occasion is Shyam. His eyes finally spot the white envelope .. but also see a hand opening it from behind the curtain. Shyam's flag goes up as that hand starts pulling out the photograph. He rushes to grab it.. he successfully grabs it but the other hand does not let go, Shyam looks up.. Dadi's penetrating gaze steadies on him! Shyam's face goes pale as Dadi catches him red handed! She says in a stern voice, "So, this is what you were looking for!" As Shyam takes the picture and the envelope from her, he says, "Forgive me, Dadi ji. I was. Just.." Dadi interrupts him, "Where did this picture come from:?" Shyam lowers his eyes and voice, "Dadi ji, I brought it to the studio to restore it! .. Need to gather proof to bring the truth out in open!" Dadi says harshly, in a warning tone, "I know what the truth is! I will do it my way.. whatever I want to do!" Shyam's face turns pale as Dadi warns him, "I have only one request... don't repeat this mistake again!" and walks away. Few steps ahead and she turns around, says, "Damad ji, trust me! The culprit will be punished!" and takes off. Shyam says to himself, "Thank You, Dadi ji! But, truthfully, I don't care who the culprit is! I only need your help to attain my goal!" Shyam's eyes ooze shrewdness.. evil thoughts..
Next Morning: Aakash sips on his tea laying on the couch in NK's room as NK spreads out on the bed. Arnav walks in, as he buttons up his vest.. "Good Morning!" Aakash says. Arnav sits down at the foot of the bed, "Good Morning! What happened?" NK and Aakash start their animated conversation while NK counts on his fingers.. "Aakash Bhai, Roka?" "Done!" "Mehendi?" Aakash says, "Wow, how colorful!" "Haldi!" "Check!" "Sangeet!" Aakash says, "Still tired.. that's how much I danced!" NK says, "Ditto! Same!" NK leads the conversation, "So, we did all of it.. what's remaining?.. If I had to say it like Masi ji.. then... What isjjj?" Arnav says, "Wedding?" NK says, "No way, Nannav! Before the wedding, there is supposed be a big party!" "What party?" NK answers, "Bachelor Party!" then he ventures, "In Hindi.. crows' celebration!" Aakash can't take it, "NK Bhai, not crows' celebration! .. celebration of the unmarried!" Arnav smiles and listens in. Aakash says, "So, you think that if we go downstairs.. ask them about having a bachelor party .. they will grant us permission?.. No Way!" NK pushes enthusiastically, "No way, Aakash Bhai! Every guy should attend this party before their wedding. "Bachelor Party!" One last night to have fun,.. Okay? That's because.. thereafter he can only smile sometimes. .. poor one.. right, Aakash Bhai?" Aakash immediately picks up a magazine and starts turning pages to avoid the question. NK says, "OK, don't say anything.. but stop looking at "lakdi'". Wood!.. Peace! .. and Nannav, if the lakdiya.. wooden logs... can attend all their functions then how come we "Lakde".. wooden logs.. cannot?" Arnav says nicely, "No.. no.. no, NK! There is no bachelor party!"All along, NK meant to say 'ladki' meaning girl.
"Why won't there be one?" Khushi asks chirpily as she walks in. Looks at Arnav and says, "Nanhe ji is right!" NK and Aakash look at each other with meaningful eyes as Khushi says, "All you boys.. what's that.. yes, should relax!" and smiles. A smirk appears and deepens on Arnav 's face as he looks at Aakash and NK. He cannot control his laugh as he asks Khushi, "Khushi, do you know what a bachelor party is?" Arnav is shocked at her response, "Yes, Yes, I know! That's why I am saying there must be one!" Khushi instructs NK, "Nanhe ji, arrange for a nice, stylish party for Arnav ji! It's your responsibility!" NK bows in agreement. Arnav cannot believe Khushi, he looks at Aakash, who tries to say something but cannot. Arnav's face looks more shocked as Khushi rushes to add, "And he must enjoy it a lot!" Aakash looks at her with disbelief.. Arnav is puzzled and surprised.. NK says chirpily, "Okay, Khushi ji! It's my responsibility now!" Khushi smiles and hands Arnav his jacket.. Arnav just cannot believe it! Before he can ask anything, Khushi leaves. NK announces, "Okay, it's done guys! This evening.. we will have a bachelor party!" They all burst out laughing.
Khushi looks at the necklace and says, "How beautiful it is, Jiji!" "You like it? Di and Dadi ji also said the same thing!" Payal says. As soon as Arnav walks in the room, Payal says to Khushi, "I am leaving!" Khushi jumps to her feet as Payal leaves. Shows the necklace to Arnav and says, "How beautiful it is!" Arnav says, "It's totally absurd!" surprising Khushi. Then he takes it from Khushi's hand and puts it around Khushi's neck. And says, "Now, it looks beautiful!" Wow, Arnav ji, Jawaab nahi aap ka! Gehane ki shobha toh pehnanewale se hi badhati hai! The jewelry looks beautiful depending upon who wears it! Arnav asks, "Listen, Khushi, you definitely don't have any objection?" Khushi asks innocently, "It's such a beautiful necklace! Why would I have any objection?" Arnav explains, "I am not talking about the necklace! I am talking about NK's idea regarding the bachelor's party!" Khushi smiles. Innocently starts talking as Arnav looks at her amused, "Oh, That! Arnav ji, why should I have any objections? What's wrong with it if all the boys want to celebrate together?" Khushi then grabs Arnav's hand and hooks her arm through his, pulling him close by her side, says, "Why Can't I do this for you if you can dance for me like Salman Khan ji?" Arnav rolls his lips and smiles with amusement. Khushi smiles broad, taps him on the shoulder and says, "Now go, and enjoy the party!" Arnav still can't beleive it.. not sure that Khushi understands.. but he has tried enough. He walks away from her.. thinks. Rolls his eyes and lifts his eye brows, say, "OK!" A smirk deepens on his face.
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