I'm posting this for ronitfan
A very warm hello to all of u…. especially to all bajajians and
kamlesh (who inspired me for this)…
This is my very first attempt to a story…. it's purely based on my
imagination and I think u all will like it…. anurag fans…. please take
this sportingly…. it's just for fun….
Characters-
Prerna Rajesh Sharma
Anurag Moloy Basu
Rishabh Bhanupratap Bajaj
(Prerna, Rishabh and Anurag are all in their early 20's…. no age
gaps…YAHOO!)
Rishabh is a hotshot and studies at the prestigious Abbey Institute of
Business Management. From the day he was born, he has been literally
rolling money and thus he has no value for the same…. he's ruthless
when it comes to his rights, position and principles. He's rude and
annoying to many people…but somewhere deep inside there lies a softer
side to him…but Rishabh has never let people to get close enough to
explore and bring out his true self. He poses to be a bully, but his
heart cries every time he sees people happy and comfortable with each
other. He's friendless and longs for one loyal and loving friend.
After his masters, he wishes to set up his own chain of quality
bookstores all over the country…. under the name----Raging books'.
He's lost both his parents in a terrible air-crash 7 years ago and is
now the holder of large amounts of property and finances.
Prerna Sharma is a sweet girl from tinsel town…she's sweet but mind
u! She's not dumb…she likes to make friends and make people happy.
Daughter of a middle-class clerk, Prerna is very close to her family
and knows that she's nothing without her family's love and support. A
very brilliant student, Prerna constantly thinks about how her
dream-man will be. She is very sincere and earnest. Currently, she's
studying at the Maniklal Dubey Institute for Business but is leaving
no stone unturned for gaining the scholarship in the prestigious
AIBM…(Rishabh's institute). She wishes to make her parents proud of
her and to enjoy a respectable and comfortable life with her own family.
Anurag Basu….is someone who is a very down-to-earth person. He's got
all the riches in the world but is left behind due to his inability to
make friends and get along well with people. He's very soft-spoken and
is rarely found losing his temperature.
His father, Moloy, who wishes to hand over his Business Empire, the
Basu Chain of Pharmacy Factories to his son, has groomed him very
well. Anurag is a mother's boy and likes spending all of his time with
her and his family. Anurag wishes to get due respect and love. His
only weakness seems to be his irresponsible nature on crunch situations.
This time around, Anurag scored poorly in the entrance exams and was
thus forced to take admission in MDIB…(prerna's current
institute)…that doesn't matter though…. Moloy has nurtured his
business skills from the very beginning and is gonna hand over
business to him all the same.
Prerna is getting ready for university. Her mother is constantly
nagging and telling her to hurry up or she'll miss the bus…. Prerna
cares no less for her university and finally loses her temper after
another round of nagging by her mom—
Prerna- Oh come off it maa! U know I don't give a damn to that
institute…good gracious…it's terrible. Mr.Shukla screaming his lungs
off every other minute…. Ms.chawla lecturing students on discipline
and self-respect…. all the hooligans sitting and hooting at girls in
the canteen…. The principal is always absent…there are no black
lists…no warnings…no nothing…u just wait ma! Just wait! I am
definitely going to get the scholarship for AIBM this time…. I'm sure
I will! Well I must leave now ma…no! not because you are telling me to
but because I have promised my best friend, Judi that I will come for
her….will be slightly late today…but don't worry…ok? Bye!!
Prerna leaves for university…. her mother lets out a huge sigh and
nods her head in dis-approval. Meanwhile, Prerna's father, Rajesh
comes and pats Veena (her mom) on the shoulder-
Rajesh- Why are u so sad?
Veena- nothing Rajesh…just thinking about our daughter…I do really
hope that she gets the scholarship this time round…. if there's anyone
deserving enough…it's got to be our prerna!
Rajesh- why do you worry veena? The ones who give life their best get
the best in return…so don't you worry. I know prerna is going to make
us very proud some day!
Veena- I hope what you say comes true…. oh no! I forgot the "sabzi".
It must have burnt…Rajesh! Please go to office…you are terribly late
dear!!
Rajesh- going…going…whew! These women I tell u!
Cut to the Basu house,
Anurag- Ramu kaka!! How many times have I told you that I do NOT like
getting late…. why cant u just set the table for breakfast early for a
nice change…. this is too much…MA!!! Do something…. I am going to have
to leave…. bye!
Ramu Kaka comes almost running with a tray laden with fruits, toast
and almond-milk.
Anurag is rushing to the door when Mohini comes from behind and stops
him….
Mohini- Son…don't leave your breakfast like this…have some fruits….
Anurag (impatiently)- No maa…I just have to go…look it's 10 minutes to
10…I have to be at the university at 10 or I am dead meat…!
Mohini- Anurag!! My sweetie-pie, aren't u? have your milk…there's a
good boy!
Anurag (bewildered)- MAAAA! NOOOO!
Mohini- only 1 glass anurag…. don't make a fuss now…have it…
Anurag nearly snatches the glass of milk from his mom and finishes it
in two HUGE gulps. He runs to the car and rushes to University.
First things first…. Prerna and Anurag's university starts at 10 while
rishabh's starts at 11:30…
So now cut to the bajaj house….
Rishabh wakes up with a start. He has just had a horrible dream. He
dreamt of being alone…alone in this whole wide world with everyone
with his or her backs to him and laughing cruelly.
Rishabh (to himself)- That wasn't a dream, was it Rishabh? I think it
has become the appalling reality of my life…how true the dream was! I
am alone…. I have always been.
Why did u leave me like this Mom? Where do I get another teacher like
you Dad!
Rishabh is on the verge of tears…his servant comes to his room and
pushes the curtain aside for some sunlight…. Rishabh stares at the
morning sun. So he has always done. God knows why…maybe out of anger?
Maybe out of loneliness?
Rishabh gulps down a solitary breakfast. He has a long bath and gets
dressed in black…so he has always done…people say it's his favorite
color…. people say he has no other color in his life except black…no
one knows the truth. He sits in his black Mercedes and zooms off to
university. All the servants heave a sigh of relief…their "Saab" is
never in a good mood.
Prerna and Anurag are attending their first lecture…interestingly
enough, they have chosen the same subjects over the others. Ms.Chawla
has started her usual not-required lecture on discipline and
self-respect, what else??. Prerna has put her head on the desk and is
taking a nice look at the other students attending the lecture.
Everyone seems to have almost gone to sleep…well I say "almost"
because Prerna could see Anurag listening in rapt attention to
Ms.Chawla's much dreaded speech. Prerna was left with her mouth wide
open…half in admiration…half in pity. She didn't understand
Anurag…either he was too good…or too foolish. She agreed to the second
option in her mind and dozed off in between
Book Talk
Anupamaa
Vasudha
