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Last week, we had Mishal fans, flower-fighters HUM and TUM.
This week, we have FILIM-LOVING Farah.
Dear Mishal,
You are so amazing in Laagi Tujhse Lagan. What can I say? In the words of Austin Powers, "you're SMASHING, yeah baby yeah!"
When you first entered LTL on the boat, I thought OMG Yeh Titanic hai aur kya? You were standing there bilkul Leonardo DiCaprio jaise.. But then you jumped off the boat and landed on your feet, and I thought Arre, that didn't happen in Titanic. Is this the Indian version? Chodo.
As you can see, your entry into the show left a lasting impression on me…white blazer, black shirt…kya baat hai! Like John Travolta in Saturday Night Fever. I expected you to at any moment, to point to the crowd, look fierce, shake your hips and dance!
And when you protected Nakusha and her honor, and fought More, I was impressed. Those moves, bilkul Amitabh Bachchan….in his early days. Not now, of course. I knew behind that sparkly white blazer was a man of steel. I admire your character's bravery—because whenever I wear white, I always manage to drop something on it. Matter of fact, I was shocked that Nakusha's face makeup did not wipe off on that blazer. Must be stainproof, huh?
And that stern, impenetrable appearance of yours in the early episodes. Full of detachment and melancholy, cold. Brrrrr….Reminded me of Marlon Brando in the Godfather, but then I thought you speak a lot more clearly than Brando did. I found it very hard to understand Brando…seemed like he grunted all his words! But you? When you talk, I can't tell if you're a Don or Hamlet.
When I look at Dutta's exploits onscreen, it reminds me of the The Man Himself. Bond…James Bond. I am waiting for the day when you become India's first James Bond. You would be perfect for the role. You are not '007', you are a '100' in my book. I can see it now-- a certain someone as the first of your many "leading ladies": Jennifer Lopez!
Ciao, Mishal. It has been good writing to you.
Your adoring fan,
Farah
TELEBIRDIE'S BLACKMAIL:
TB sits in Mishal's dressing room, looks at watch.
TB: Hmmmm….woh kab ayega? Mere pas eyebrow ki appointment hai.
MR: <enters room> Hello, sweety. How are you?
TB: Of course, I'm "sweety" now that I write so sweetly of you. <Laughs>
MR sits near table. Laptop in front of him. TB next to him.
TB: Mishal, I have a very important appointment after this. And I know you are busy too. Let's talk.
MR: Always rushing…sit back…relax…have something to drink.
TB: No time, love…so tell me, I hear there are some changes coming up. Bolo!
MR: TeleBirdie, where do you hear these things?
TB: I have my little birdies everywhere.
MR: Can your birdies hear us now?
TB: Don't be facetious, Mishal. <TB accidently drops note pad on Mishal's laptop, pad falls to ground>
TB and MR duck down to pick it up and hear "Hi Mishal, Happy Birthday! We have something special for you!"
MR has odd look on his face, tries to shut off laptop.
TB blocks his hand.
TB: Mishal, what is this?
MR: Kuch nahi ...<unsuccessful in fending off TB's curiosity> To tell you the truth, it's a video some fans sent. Please…
TB: Please nothing…Dekhao…
MR: No…come on…
TB: I won't write about it, sachi!
MR: Thik. And if you do, no more interviews!
TB: Ever?
MR: Ever….
TB's slightly overgrown eyebrows raised….
On the screen, two dolls, singing Happy Birthday song…
TB: Arre, what IS THIS, Mishal?
MR shakes his head, no words from his mouth, he avoids looking at screen. Runs hand through his hair.
"Mishal, to celebrate this happy day, we have a surprise for you. We have changed Karan's name to …. MISHAL! "
"Mishal" doll comes on in black kurta, black pants, hair colored black with a marker, with earrings drawn on left ear.
"We hope you like it…So now, we get to play with you anytime we want!"
Basanti doll goes out of video frame, and comes back. This time with kajal covered face.
"Basanti, you were not supposed to do that! That's not fair. You can't be Naku!"
"Don't be jealous. We're just playing…."
"Fine, I'll be fair Naku then…"
"No, Bindiya, I want to be the fair Naku."
"You're ruining this email video for Mishal"
Both hush up.
"Mishal, we just wanted to show you our appreciation and how much we adore you. We are thinking of you on this very special day. Happy Birthday. "
Basanti doll comes back with kajal somewhat rubbed off, says "Crap, it doesn't come off!"
You see a cake in front of Mishal doll.
"Make a wish now! We hope whatever you ask for, you get! Have some cake, Mishal.."
Basanti tries to feed Mishal cake…
End of video.
TB's eyes are wide, wide open. Her expression shocked. Looks sadly at Mishal…
TB: Oh, you poor, poor thing. On the bright side, you have some sweet, but slightly disturbing, fans.
MR: I have no words, TB. None. It's sweet but very weird. Who does this?
TB: Let's just pretend this never happened. Ok, sweet? Don't think about it.
This week, we have FILIM-LOVING Farah.
Dear Mishal,
You are so amazing in Laagi Tujhse Lagan. What can I say? In the words of Austin Powers, "you're SMASHING, yeah baby yeah!"
When you first entered LTL on the boat, I thought OMG Yeh Titanic hai aur kya? You were standing there bilkul Leonardo DiCaprio jaise.. But then you jumped off the boat and landed on your feet, and I thought Arre, that didn't happen in Titanic. Is this the Indian version? Chodo.
As you can see, your entry into the show left a lasting impression on me…white blazer, black shirt…kya baat hai! Like John Travolta in Saturday Night Fever. I expected you to at any moment, to point to the crowd, look fierce, shake your hips and dance!
And when you protected Nakusha and her honor, and fought More, I was impressed. Those moves, bilkul Amitabh Bachchan….in his early days. Not now, of course. I knew behind that sparkly white blazer was a man of steel. I admire your character's bravery—because whenever I wear white, I always manage to drop something on it. Matter of fact, I was shocked that Nakusha's face makeup did not wipe off on that blazer. Must be stainproof, huh?
And that stern, impenetrable appearance of yours in the early episodes. Full of detachment and melancholy, cold. Brrrrr….Reminded me of Marlon Brando in the Godfather, but then I thought you speak a lot more clearly than Brando did. I found it very hard to understand Brando…seemed like he grunted all his words! But you? When you talk, I can't tell if you're a Don or Hamlet.
When I look at Dutta's exploits onscreen, it reminds me of the The Man Himself. Bond…James Bond. I am waiting for the day when you become India's first James Bond. You would be perfect for the role. You are not '007', you are a '100' in my book. I can see it now-- a certain someone as the first of your many "leading ladies": Jennifer Lopez!
Ciao, Mishal. It has been good writing to you.
Your adoring fan,
Farah
TELEBIRDIE'S BLACKMAIL:
TB sits in Mishal's dressing room, looks at watch.
TB: Hmmmm….woh kab ayega? Mere pas eyebrow ki appointment hai.
MR: <enters room> Hello, sweety. How are you?
TB: Of course, I'm "sweety" now that I write so sweetly of you. <Laughs>
MR sits near table. Laptop in front of him. TB next to him.
TB: Mishal, I have a very important appointment after this. And I know you are busy too. Let's talk.
MR: Always rushing…sit back…relax…have something to drink.
TB: No time, love…so tell me, I hear there are some changes coming up. Bolo!
MR: TeleBirdie, where do you hear these things?
TB: I have my little birdies everywhere.
MR: Can your birdies hear us now?
TB: Don't be facetious, Mishal. <TB accidently drops note pad on Mishal's laptop, pad falls to ground>
TB and MR duck down to pick it up and hear "Hi Mishal, Happy Birthday! We have something special for you!"
MR has odd look on his face, tries to shut off laptop.
TB blocks his hand.
TB: Mishal, what is this?
MR: Kuch nahi ...<unsuccessful in fending off TB's curiosity> To tell you the truth, it's a video some fans sent. Please…
TB: Please nothing…Dekhao…
MR: No…come on…
TB: I won't write about it, sachi!
MR: Thik. And if you do, no more interviews!
TB: Ever?
MR: Ever….
TB's slightly overgrown eyebrows raised….
On the screen, two dolls, singing Happy Birthday song…
TB: Arre, what IS THIS, Mishal?
MR shakes his head, no words from his mouth, he avoids looking at screen. Runs hand through his hair.
"Mishal, to celebrate this happy day, we have a surprise for you. We have changed Karan's name to …. MISHAL! "
"Mishal" doll comes on in black kurta, black pants, hair colored black with a marker, with earrings drawn on left ear.
"We hope you like it…So now, we get to play with you anytime we want!"
Basanti doll goes out of video frame, and comes back. This time with kajal covered face.
"Basanti, you were not supposed to do that! That's not fair. You can't be Naku!"
"Don't be jealous. We're just playing…."
"Fine, I'll be fair Naku then…"
"No, Bindiya, I want to be the fair Naku."
"You're ruining this email video for Mishal"
Both hush up.
"Mishal, we just wanted to show you our appreciation and how much we adore you. We are thinking of you on this very special day. Happy Birthday. "
Basanti doll comes back with kajal somewhat rubbed off, says "Crap, it doesn't come off!"
You see a cake in front of Mishal doll.
"Make a wish now! We hope whatever you ask for, you get! Have some cake, Mishal.."
Basanti tries to feed Mishal cake…
End of video.
TB's eyes are wide, wide open. Her expression shocked. Looks sadly at Mishal…
TB: Oh, you poor, poor thing. On the bright side, you have some sweet, but slightly disturbing, fans.
MR: I have no words, TB. None. It's sweet but very weird. Who does this?
TB: Let's just pretend this never happened. Ok, sweet? Don't think about it.
Shiv Shakti
