LTL Written Update
Episode ~53
10th March 2010
Dutta's bar
The episode begins with Dutta sitting at the bar on the bar stool looking into his drink. He gathers the days events. Why he decided to share with her the reason for losing the plot with her earlier..how he took her to the lake-side and poured out his past before her... how Dutta died and Dutta Bhau came alive... he ponders.. as he looks into his goblet..Naku turns up and calls out.. Saab! and shakes her head to dissuade him from drinking.. once she has his attention, she says, gently, Saab are you going to drink today as well?... he rolls his eyes and turns his face slightly, and asks, why not? is today a dry day?.. she shakes her head, but he continues, or is today a day of fasting?..Naku plays it safe, it's just that my Aye says.. and he moves his wrist up, and points his finger at her.. and tongue in cheek says to her, does your Aye tell you everything? or do you think for yourself...Naku draws courage and smilingly defends herself, no I too think... when you talk about things that are bothering you, you feel better and when one cries the tears help ,your mind feel better. The tears take away all the old memories with them. Then, one can make a new beginning Saab. Dutta studies her face with narrow eyes and brushes his fore finger above his top lip, blinks his eyes with a small smile. He turns to face her, his arm folded on the bar and he asks, Naku ,what soil are you made of? and she giggles and says, me? black soil. On hearing her, he throws his head back a little with a chuckle, moves his smiley face the other way... he turns back to her , as he hears her giggles.. and strolls over to the easy chair from the bar stool, carrying his wine goblet, and says in his baritone voice, you got me thinking, don't know why I told you everything. He rests his goblet on the table.. and sits down in the armchair, his pleated fingers pressed against his stubble cheek...he continues.. and you listened to everything patiently.. he raises his eyes to her smiling face. and carries on, whether you understood or not ? I can't say... there is a moments silence.. Naku probably fears.. that Dutta regrets confiding in her..
Dutta continues, lazily, but there are some things that hurt you more after you speak about them.. the pain sets in again.. actually, there might be a degree of truth in this.. if you talk about a trauma of your life with someone, than it's like raking up the past once more.. so there is 50% of pain relief.. and 50% of going through pain again to expel the hurt.. so it's like a cruel to be kind situation.
Naku listens and then gives him a simple metaphor.. to inject him with hope.. Saab , a glass and the heart are not the same, that once shattered cannot be put together again.. Supriya Tai is really nice, she will never betray your trust[ this is where Naku puts her foot in her mouth].. Saab , can I say something, not everyone is alike, give this marriage and yourself one chance, and then watch.. everything will be fine. Dutta listens to her intently, and stares at her.. feeling his stubble. Self- conscious she says, have I said too much ?.. and he replies bluntly, yes!. She lowers her eyes, and says, pardon me Saab... and turns to leave, and he firmly calls, Nakusha! stay!.. she faces him, and he lowers his eyes, and raises both his eyebrows towards ,the wine goblet and orders,.. take it away ! she looks at the glass and then at his watchful eyes, and he raises his eyebrows again and, repeats, take it away!...her mouth stretches in a big smile ,and she confirms with him, you won't drink Saab ?. He nods his head resting against his creased hand , with semi closed narrowed eyes. Happily she picks the glass up and says, I'll get some tea.. and he tongue in cheek with a twirl of his folded fingers, says.. leave it , I think, I'll fast today!.. [rare moments of Dutta 's dry humour.. regret is he so devoid of any mirth] he stares at her face silently and she lowers her eyes, and eyes his pistol.. and picks it up.. and with narrowed eyes ,a teeny smile, accompanied by a tiny nod.. he says.. leave it there..[ haaahooo loved the scene.. now does she want him to change his vocation?] ..daft Naku puts the gun back on the table, and he continues to stare her face, and remarks, you look little and innocent, but you talk a lot of sense. She giggles at the compliment, and he thinks aloud, I wish, I had a heart like yours.. I wish I could trust everyone easily... but everyone is not as courageous, they cannot give themselves a second chance.. he raises his eyebrows and grins, and sums up, .. but they can try.. she smiles at his positive talk, and turns to leave, but he stops her, hey listen! I like what you have to say.. he admits shyly.. but adds with a finger pointed at her,.. but only when you talk less... he stares at her kindly, and she smiles with a nod of her head, and leaves...
On her way she crosses Baji who comes and stands before Dutta with a smile apprehensively. Dutta looks up at Baji from behind did the flicker of the candles.. his hands clasped. Baji turns his head towards the direction where Naku went, and with a back hand points to her.. and Dutta simply states, I apologized to her.. he nods, and says, I did it sincerely, and Baji's face breaks into a grin... and Dutta taunts him, now will you, continue to follow me like an angry wife, or.. and Baji says, no Bhau, how can I be upset with you?..but Bhau where did you go ? I got worried. Dutta turns his face slightly behind one of the flames of the candle, and lowers his eyes.. and then stands up from his comfortable sitting posture... and with his face in shadows he looks around and replies, I went to that damned lake .. Baji asks why Bhau?.. Dutta lowers his eyes and replies, you won't understand . Leave that alone, lets talk business... he turns to Baji , our land deal at Sangli is still pending,.. Baji says , yes Bhau . Dutta looks at Baji shrewdly, I don't think Arif, is as straight as he seems to be... do one thing, you accompany him at every meeting, make it clear to him, that Bhau has asked for a clean deal this time...if not then he knows what'll happen.. and Baji gives Dutta a dimpled smile , as Dutta instructs, go!.. Baji bends and says, Bhau the gun, and raises it up.. Dutta says , take it.. and they both leave the bar..
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Leela 's room
Kala paces up and down the rug, as Roops looks on. Kala complains, this is great, she calls me here and she is missing, where is your Leela Tai?.. Leela turns up with a smug look, and Kala glares at her, your Leela Tai has arrived, and she's smiling as if she managed to stop the marriage from happening. Leela replies, haughtily, Tai it's something like that , this time, not you but I will plan what needs to be done, and Kala gives her an scoffing look...Leela continues, and the plan is nothing less than perfect... doesn't involve, poisoning sari and air conditioner.. Kala gives a sarcastic smile and gibes, how come these days my sisters brains have started to function... Leela smiles and explains the plan to Kala and Roops , once she finishes , she asks, what do you think about my plan Tai ?.. Kala dismisses it, Leela it's all childish talk.. Leela looks snubbed , but Kala warns, if you make a mistake, Bhau will not let you live..leela defends, herself, I think you are jealous of my plan, you are thinking ,why couldn't you come up with this plan, isn't it? Kala gives her visual daggers. and says.. don't even think of my calibre, you'll fall short, but let's see what you can do this time, she says curtly.. you can make your move , if you succeed, I'll applaud you!.. Roops chips, but Tai, I am scared. Kala looks at her, really? tell you what child go and play with your dolls... I am scared.. copy's Roops expression who gulps in embarrassment.
Leela suddenly asks Kala, what happened about that letter? Kala calmly replies, for now forget about the letter, let them come.. I am not scared of such mail..
Sudarshan, walks in , hey what have we here? what's going on here.? all three of you together, anything special. Kala gives him a tolerant look, but Sudarshan teases her, hey Tai what do you say? tell me also.. Kala snubs him, Sudarshan don't be so inquisitive...it's a conversation between three sisters, so don't get involved. Sudarshan , looks down, and Kala glares at him, and commands Roops , shall we go Roops , Roops replies sure Tai...and Kala, storms past suds and rudely says, from now on , mind your own business! suds chuckles, and sits on the edge of the bed, and remarks, Tai gets mad a lot!.. just like your Bhau ! I fail to understand either of them... why is he getting married in such a poor family? If he had asked me I would have got him a rich bride..who would bring in such a huge dowry that he would have to get a new mansion.. Leela sneers, Bhau and Aye Sahib ,and their prniciples!what is it to us, I don't give a toss if the house burns down, as long as I have our fun.. and suds, replies, hey Leelu you're great!.. but your brother is weird his business is tainted with blood, but his ideals and principles , like he's a saint! ..Leela looks away with a smile, and Suds gives a smile and says let's forget him..let this marriage finish , then we'll go on a holiday... just you and me !what do you say to that ? Leela walks away and replies, sure we'll go , but first let me succeed in something I have my planned.. you just wait and watch.
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Pre- nuptial festivities
Yet another ritual is in pratice. There is an atmosphere of fun and celebration. The two MIL's prepare gifts to be given to five unmarried girls.. as an important of the ritual. Sethji and Anay dance in great joy. Supriya 's father and other guests arrive for the function. Women sit on the raised surface, clapping and singing songs to mark the occasion. Anay pushes Sethji in the middle of dancing to the beat of music, and Kishore spots their scuffle and heads towards them to break up the fight. He tells Anay off , no fighting, stop it now! you shouldn't fight. Don't fight have some sweets and say Hari Om!now give each other a hug!
Dutta comes out of his room , dressed in an olive green embellished kurta. And white pyjama.He looks serious and is feeling his ring..he takes a deep breath and slowly glides down the wooden stairs. Sudarshan moans to Leela , what rubbish , why so much money is being spent on such a poor girl. .. Dutta reaches the ground floor and Leela warns Sudarshan , Bhau! Bhau !.. Sudarshan tells Dutta , Bhau I am monitoring the entire function...you don't have to worry about anything. Leela rolls her eyes, and looks up at the square based embellished mobile canopy ... Dutta smiles and walks off, and Sudarshan returns to his wife, I handle him well.. Leela instructs him, you keep a watch here, I'll be over there.. and he says sure.Leela moves over to one of the mandap columns. And feels the twisted red rope holding the mobile canopy overhead.
Baji arrives with Ganpat giving instructions, look everything should be perfect, go and clean up over there ... Ganpat says ok Baji Bhau , I'll take care of every thing.. Baji asks the BG's , every thing spot on , lighting.. etc.. suddenly he notices Leela near the column where the rope is tied. He moves towards her and asks, is every thing alright Tai ?.. Leela stutters , no I was just looking at the mandap decorations... these decorations remind me of my own wedding..I was so happy that day.and my husband he also really looked handsome.. Baji smiles at her talk..and than looks towards Sudarshan.. and sniggers.
Aye sahib comes to Baji and says, Baji where have you been? what about those five spinsters?.. Baji assures her ,we have them Aye Sahib ..one is the girl from Kholapur, the other from Napur, our neighbour Rajni, and one more was,Supriya vahini's cousin Ritu..aye Sahib says, that makes four , whose the fifth one?.. Baji scratches the back of his head.. and mutters.. only four? Aye Sahib I always messed up with numbers ! Aye says , shall I give you a tight slap?.. and he says forgive me., you need 5 spinsters, I can arrange fifty for Bhau! leave fifty , if I need be, even five hundred.. you relax , I'll just be back. Aye Sahib watches him leave ,and says do it quickly.. the evil trio , stand and watch...as Aye sahib ,chants, Jagdammba!
Babi comes out of the side with a bunch of roses, and Anay who comes running collides in her and the flowers drop on the floor.. Naku comes out of the kitchen and sees the flowers on the floor, Babi orders, Naku clean his up, I' ll get another one.
While she is clearing the mess , Baji walks up , muttering, five hundred.. how am I going to find another spinister?..hey Baji what are you going to do?.. he suddenly notices Naku on the floor , hey Koel ! why are you scattering flowers in the way? Aye Sahib calls, Baji do it quickly!, Baji shouts , ho! I will take care of it Aye Sahib !
Dutta turns up before his mother and looks into her eyes.. Aye Sahib calls him, Dutta come here my son!.. his sisters look at him and smile..
Babi brings a new vase and gives it to Naku .. Supriya 's parents brings her down the winding staircase.. the body guard Ravi follows too.. all eyes turn to the would be bride, Dutta's sisters, Sudarshan ..and Naku too raises her eyes from the floor and looks on.. Aye Sahib says , come my child.. and she stands next to Dutta and Naku sits crouched on the floor looking at the couple... Babi looks at Naku and Supriya looks sideways at Dutta .. Aye Sahib smiles with pride, as she looks at the couple.. and chants , Jagdammba !.. then she says, we have to start the ceremony , but we need one more spinister.. Kala smiles at the snag in the ceremony,.. Roops asks , why Aye Sahib ? and Aye replies, you will not understand , you're unmarried. .. it's a tradition to get the puja done by five spinsters.. girls who do the puja, also get married soon. Roops excited, chips in , really Aye Sahib ! may I also do the puja? Isn't that cute Tai ?.. Kala interrupts, don't talk nonsense , Aye Sahib she can't join the puja today..and she glares at Roops. Aye Sahib , raises her palm, and says, yes I understand. Kala 's eyes go to Naku cleaning the mess on the floor..and she nudges Leela 's attention to Naku and Babi .. Kala has a FB of what Leela and her heard outside the kitchen .. Babi saying, who have you fallen in love with Naku ? forget Bhau !.. and Kala muses as she stares like a viper at Naku .. one who can't differentiate between good and evil, how will they understand Kalavati... episode ends.. Hamlet53 8. 11. 13
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This episode is prominent for encapsulating, the continuity of tasha's budding relationship. It's like the next bit after his catharsis. Well, for starters , Dutta looks relaxed, off edge and almost with good simple cheer. It's a bit like after when one comes out of a sauna..where all pores of the skin open and one sweats out and comes out revitalized.. ready to start the day. Only going by his famous white kurta pyjama one knows it's the end of the day.. where he settles down at the bar chilling with a drink.. mainly to go over the events of the day..
His interaction with Naku , is light hearted yet not without sober thoughts. The best bit is that whatever Dutta says, is said in complete sanity, minus the influence of alcohol, so as such, one can deduce that the man's conversation has a degree of credulity.
Naku is her usual self, unafraid of him, which he clearly sees, and enjoys. She manages to turn his regret to approval, thus empowering him, and eventually gets her own way at achieving that what she got bashed for..
Naku does, though push him towards Supriya .. like Baji pushed him into the underworld.. in both cases Dutta bears the brunt, although both Naku and Baji have Dutta 's interests at heart.. they put their foot in their mouths.. their help goes horribly wrong.. what does this tell us about Dutta's character?
Now is it just me or can you see subtle flirting happening from both sides.. Dutta and Naku... Naku with her giggles and Dutta , with his eyes, his hands.. his intense.. slightly lingered gazes..oh come on! the man wasn't thinking he was bloody well having fun with our daft little koel...
N.B~ many thanks for reading the previous wu .. alex , uwith, fassben, twinky, bart , tammy..
Bart , many thanks for replying to alex's comment.. I knew I could bank on you.. Reliable.. ho tum.. bart.. thank you.. thank you.. love your comments.. I hope alex gets to read your comment.
Edited by Hamlet53 - 11 years ago
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