Manik & Nandini - Stars & Fireflies 115
Have you ever thought what marks ourtiming in the world? It's often said that we don't realize the significant moments of our lives as they are happening but when we look back we find those moments; those small moments were the ones that defines us and shaped our lives.
Manik was laying on bed and Nandini's head was placed right on his heart. He was caressing her hair. "sleeping?" Manik asked. "yes and I am sleep talking." Nandini replied earning a chuckle from Manik. "you know what Manik I was thinking ki this concert is gonna change everything for you and fab5. This is going to be the turning point I feel." Nandini said. Manik kissed her hair and adjusting both of them properly said "I don't know if this concert will change anything for fab5 or not but if you are with me I can take on the world. Forever." Soon they both of them drifted into sleep hoping and praying for the big day.
The morning was special for each of them. Nandini was the first to wake up; it was still a little dark outside as the sun was yet to break the horizion. Since today was the D-Day fab4 decided to stay back Manik's place. Cabir and Dhruv shared a room while Aliya and Mukti shared one. Nandini made tea for everyone and as she turned back she found Manik walking down rubbing his sleepy eyes. "Good morning Manik!" she walked to him and wished him he kissed her forehead in return and wished her morning. Soon they both settled in the terrace for their lone time brfore waking other's.
"So finally the day is here." Nandini said as she madeherself comfortable in Manik's arms. "Yes another day and another concert." Manik replied. "But this will be special I know." Nandini said. "It's already special cause it's the first concert where you will be there with me. First of the many." Manik kissed her hair and replied. "yes many more."Nandini smiled and hugged him tight.
"good morning my love birds!" Alya's voice broke their trance. "good morning Alya!" they both wished and soon found the whole gang following and settling themselves on the terrace. They all had tea in the much relaxed atmosphere and had some chit chat about the concert and the things they have to take care post the concert. After a while Nandini got up and said "so guys I will make a move now." And before she could continue Manik stopped her and said "move where you are not going to mansion." Nandini rolled her eyes while everyone else laughed. baba Manik she meant concert venue. Aaj hi concert hai 2-3 mahine baad nahi and sahe being a organoizer has to go early." Cabir said in his usual teaseing mode. "yes in fact even we have to go by 12 so that we can do sound check and all prep. Remember it starts at 8 pm sharp." Dhruv said. "haan haan pata hai mujhe." Manik said irritated. "oata hai toh uske haath chos na." Cabir teased and everyone had a good laugh at Manik and Nandini's expense.
Nandini reached the venue and found Abhi was already present there. "hey good morning!" she greeted him. "hey Nandini acha listen I am going to check the security and other stuff you look over stage and lighting." Abhi informed Nandini and rushed out. Soon Abhi and Nandini were totally engroosed in their work. Nandini made sure that all the equipment and lighting was working properly and there was no mistakes in wiring also. She wanted this event to be a great success for Manik and she wanted to make sure everything went smoothly and safelt too.
It was around 11 am when DJ and Damini walked. "hello Nandini!" Damini greeted her. "badi maa, DJ" Nandini ran to them and hugged them. "wow this all looks so perfect. Nandini you and Abhi have single handely organized a beautiful concert. You have excellent management skills; I think you should join Malhotra Industries." Damini suggested. "what? Me and Malhotra industries? No no I can't and what about my music?"Nandini was too shocked to react. "Nandini if you are concerned about balancing business and music then DJ can train you she had managed music, business and Manik all her life with efficiency. I know Manik won't be interested in business and as his life partner you can handle it." Damini suggested. "we will talk about it later let's go now." DJ said sensing Nandini's confused state. "DJ fab5 must be coming for sound check please stay back na." Nandini said. "no beta it's a big day for Manik and I don't want to spoil his mood." DJ and Damini walked off to office.
Soon fab5 arrived and Manik winked at Nandini. "hey beautiful" he kissed her head as he moved to stage. "sharam kar nalayak." Cabir teased. "kyun tujhe bura laga aa tujhe bhi karta hoon. Aa na." Manik got back at Cabir who said "chi chi ghor kalyug. Isse acha tu Nandini ko kis kar humi apni aankhein band kar lenge. Waise bhi tum dono ke romance se mujhe diabetes ho jayega." And all burst into laughter and Nandini his herself in Manik's arms.
Soon the rest of the day passed in the blink with fab5 practising excitedly. In between none of the couples left any chance to romance secretly be it Dhruv and Aliya or Abhi and Mukti and of course Manik had to be the leader in all this. He would drag Nandini behind some pillar, either in a room or just peck her cheeks or corner of her lips in front of everyone making her go all red. Finally it was 6 pm and the gates were opened for the crowd to come in. since Fab5 were quite famous and had their own fan base they got a huge crowd. After a while even the sponsors and some big names from music industry also came in. "wow guys the crowd is awesome!" Alya said excitedly as she saw the crowd from the tv in their green room.
All of them moved to backstage to take their positions. Nandini came to them and wished best of luck to them. She walked up to Manik and cupped his face and tip toed to kiss his cheek and whispered "all the best." Manik kissed her forehead and said you are my lucky charm and I will succeed for you Nandini; for your faith in me." Soon the lights went off anf fab5 took their positions. The entire hall was echoing with "fab5" chants. Soon a guitar sound silenced the chants and spot light went on Manik.
O nadaan parindey ghar aaja
O nadaan parindey ghar aaja
O nadaan parindey ghar aaja
Ghar aaja, ghar aaja, ghar aaja aa...
Kyun desh-videsh phire maara
Kyun haal-vihaal thaka haara
Kyun desh-videsh phire maara
Tu raat-biraat ka banjara
Dhruv and Cabir join in
O nadaan parindey ghar aaja
Ghar aaja, ghar aaja, ghar aaja aa...
Cabir sang
Nadaan parindey ghar aaja...
Sau dand badan pe phaile hain, har karam ke kapde maile hain
Kaate chahe jitna, paro se hawaon ko
Khud se naa bach paayega tu
Todh aasmano ko, phook de jahaano ko
Manik spots DJ and looks away
Khud ko chhupa naa payega tu
Koi bhi le rasta, tu hai tu le hasta
Apne hi ghar aayega tu
O nadaan
O nadaan parindey ghar aaja
Ghar aaja, ghar aaja ghar aaja aa...
Nadaan parindey ghar aaja...
Dagar kagar mori itni araz tose chun chun khaiyo maans
Dagar kagar mori itni araz tose chun chun khaiyo maans
Re jiya re khaiyon na tu naina mor
Khaiyon na tu naina mor
Piya ke milan ki aas
Khaiyon na tu naina more, khaiyon na tu naina mohe
Piya ke milan ki aas
Soon the crowd also joined in and the whole atmosphere went elsectric
O nadaan
O nadaan parindey ghar aaja
Ghar aaja, ghar aaja, ghar aaja aa...
Nadaan parindey ghar aaja...
The song ended with a huge around of applause and a standing ovation for Fab5 overwhelming everyone. Fab5 had done many concerts but this has been their best till date. Soon they performed the rest of medley and the concert ended successfully.
They all ran to backstage where Abhi and Nandini were waiting for them with a huge smile plastered on their faces. Manik ran to Nandini and lifted her twirling her shouted "Nandini Murthy I did it for you; for us. It did it." Nandini smiled and said "we did it Manik." Manik put her down and soon they all went in a group hug.
"hey guys" a voice disturbed their moment. "hi I am Amar from Epic Records. I saw your performance and I have an album offer for you. I am taking the video of the concert to present to my bosses. Come and meet me in the office tomorrow and we will discuss the rest of the details tomorrow over there." He gave his card to Manik and walked off leaving them all stunned.
"Album! OMG." they couldn't believe what they were hearing.
End of chap.
Ciao
Marathi TV
Ganesh Kartikeya
CID
Anupamaa
