Oh Dhak Dhak Karne Laga, Ho Mora Jiyara Darne Laga,
Re Re Dhak Dhak Karne Laga, Ho Mora Jiyara Darne Laga...
Naina Agarwal noticed that the popcorn her boyfriend was voraciously gobbling upon just a while back, lay forgotten as his eyes were glued to the theatre screen, where Madhuri was grooving sensually to what became one of the timeless erotic hits of Bollywood.
Saiya Baiyan Chhod Na,
Kachchi Kaliyaan Tod Na
"Sameer? Naina called out to him softly, looking a bit disconcerted for his lack of attention at her. "Huh? he replied, his eyes still on the screen, probably tracing the curves of Madhuri's body through the deep-cut, backless blouse and the revealing, orange saree. Sameer felt himself harden as he shifted slightly in his seat. He was gaping with his mouth open, a popcorn nestled between his index finger and thumb.
Saiya Baiyan Chhod Na,
Kachchi Kaliyaan Tod Na
"Sameer! Naina called out again. The tone was more demanding now, and had a tinge of displeasure added to it. Sameer hastily turned back to her, giggling sheepishly and not knowing what to do, now that Naina had caught him red-handed.
Dil Se Dil Mil Gaya,
Mujh Se Kaisi Ye Haya
But probably, she didn't even understand all this! he wondered, hoping probably for the first time that she didn't.
The look on Naina's face however explicitly told him she wasn't happy at the way he'd been eyeing Madhuri seconds ago. The song was still ringing in his ears, and Madhuri was still dancing on screen, but Sameer didn't dare to turn back to the screen again. In an attempt to appease Naina, who was sitting with her hands crossed against her chest, he offered her a popcorn kernel. "Naina...jaanu...pop corn? Sameer whispered.
Tu Hai Meri Dilruba,
Kya Lagti Hai, Va Re Va
Tu Hai Meri Dilruba,
Kya Lagti Hai, Va Re Va
"Madhuri ko hi khila lo...bada ghur rahe the use! Naina murmured, through gritted teeth. Sameer knew the situation was dangerous for him, but somehow he suddenly felt a sense of calm pervade his senses.
"Jalan ho rahi hai? Sameer asked, clucking his tongue, the naughty demeanour of the 19 year old back in form. "Aise koi kisi ko ghurta hai kya? Kitna...kitna ajeeb lag raha tha...tum aise kisi aur ko kaise ghur sakte ho? Naina complained. Sameer couldn't help smiling now. "Tumko ghur lun aise? he winked, leaning towards her. "Hawww! Naina spluttered, as she pushed him away from her, in a mix of embarrassment and rage.
Sameer couldn't help laughing. On an urge, he pulled her cheek, as she whined in pain. "Kya kar rahe ho? she snapped, rubbing the area of the cheek where he'd pinched her seconds before. "Tum jalti ho to badi cute lagti ho..., Sameer exclaimed and giggled as he turned back to watch the film. And then his expression became solemn, as the lyrics fell onto his ears again, "Apna Kaha Jo Piya Tune Mujhe, Main Meethe Meethe Sapne Sajane Lagi, Dekha Meri Raani Jab Maine Tujhe, Meri Soyi Soyi Dhadkan Gaane Lagi.
All of a sudden, the Madhuri on the screen had been replaced by Naina- in the same deep-cut blouse and the orange saree. "Mmm..., he mumbled to himself, "Naina is hotter than even Madhuri...I've never seen her in such sexy clothes ever, not even in dreams...after marriage maybe? On our honeymoon...will she wear..?
"Oh hello...kahan kho gaye? Firse Madhuri mein? Sameer's reverie was interrupted by the clicking of Naina's fingers. "Uhhmmm...! he cleared his throat, and loosened his collar, thinking where he'd led his imagination go, that too, in front of Naina, about Naina.
Jaadu Tera Chhane Laga,
Meri Nas Nas Mein Samane Laga
"Tum mein! he whispered huskily. Naina flushed with colour.
Khud Ko Main Bhulane Laga,
Tujhe Saanson Mein Basane Laga
"Jhoot to mat hi bolo...Madhuri ko hi ghure ja rahe ho tabse...abse Madhuri ki koi film nahi dekhni mujhe! she snapped. "Ohh koi nai...tum mat dekho...main dekh lunga! he sniggered. "Tum to bilkul bhi nahi dekhoge! she exclaimed crossly.
Rishta, Ab Ye Rishta,
Saathi Tutega Na Tode Kabhi
"Acha theek hai...Madhuri nai to Juhi? Juhi chalegi? Sameer enquired. Naina's face was red with anger now. "Dekho jise dekhna hai dekho...mujhe kyun laaye ho saath? she muttered as she got up from her seat. Sameer immediately pulled her back on her seat and wrapped an arm around her. Naina struggled to free herself from his hold, but Sameer responded by clutching her tighter.
"Sameer! Log dekh lenge! Naina whispered. "Log Madhuri ko dekhenge ya humko? he chipped, his eyes locking onto hers, as he leaned in near her face. Naina saw the naughty glint in his eyes and her anger immediately led way to embarrassment. She quickly turned her face away from him. As they sat through the rest of the movie, Naina allowed Sameer to wrap his arms around her, though Sameer held her tighter every moment she tried to move away.
"Saiyan Baiya Chhod Na, Kachchi Kaliyaan Tod Na, Dil Se Dil Mil Gaya, Mujh Se Kaisi Ye Haya....
All this, while Sameer tried hard to focus on the movie playing in front of him, instead of the images of Naina in a sensual attire his brain had conjured up. He realized he was hoping to dance exactly like this with Naina, on this very song, maybe someday when they had utter privacy at their disposal.