Disclaimer: A certain part of this update is written by Sreya(princess_mimi) n Othello scene is inspired by the all time best Bengali classic film "Saptapadi"
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Part 1o: Tragedy se Fairy-tale taq
Festival never ends in Kolkata n now it is d time for Saraswati Puja' Bengali's very own Valentines' day and students' Indipendence day. Guys were busy in the preparation of puja and the cultural program of Saraswati puja. Every year after puja guys used to organize a cultural fungtion which was a hit in block. But this year they were so busy with the wedding that they couldn't manage any time for puja.Last year Maan wasn't there and girls were far better than them and got all the eyeballs on them.This time guys wanted a revenge and the newly build community hall of the block for their program. But after the wedding there was a little change' thoug no body wasn't saying anything n showing that they are getting ready for the 3rd world war with the girls for this program but in reality all were keen to avoid the fights and make friendship with the girls' emm I guess love is in the air ' every where' but afterall they r men ' "Pran jaye par EGO na jaye" is their 1st mantra so they kept a straight face and ignored to show their feelings.
There was only 10days left for Saraswati puja. Now the poor community hall of the block was the target of girls' n boys' ' and Its inauguration could be marked by their fight but Dadima saved it, Swayam and Sharon was to help her. Dadima asked them to do a single cultural program together .. it will be much better and the residence of the block supported them. Maan was not their .. guys were confused what to do' each of them wanted to catch this great opportunity but couldn't express it. After a long drama they agreed relactently ' though their heart was jumping in joy. And it was the first day of rehersal'. And a real mess as no body was able to decide which play they are gonna chose.
Nupur: lets do Pride and Prejudice ' beautiful story by Jane Austine.
Mayank: No way .. no husband hunting in V day I mean Saraawati puja. Lets do Macbeth.. girls can play the role of witch easily '
Maan: yep and their leader will play the forth witch Lade Macbeth what say?
He looked at Geet and smirked. Geet rolled her eyes.
Pari: No Macbeth please.. I don't wanna see three hideous witches to dance on the stage' lets do Emma' we will be wearing fashion of that era' great
Pinky: umm hmm best Idea Pari ' n Geet will suit in gorgeous, dominating Emma what say?
Geet's face became red.. she tried to say something but couldn't make out what to say. Maan controlled his laugh with difficulty.
Adi: lets do one thing' lets do two dramas ' one Bengali classic Devdas and another English classic Othello' what say.
Dev(1): Devdas' why Devdas .. we can do any other play' Devdas is the worst novel Saratchandra has written
Adi: and most popular too.
Rehersal started after a short audition. Casts were selected.
Devdas
Devdas: Dev (1)
Paro: Sharon
Chandramukhi: Nupur
Chunilal: Mayank
Othello
Desdemona: Geet
Iago: Adi
Emilia: Pinky
Bianca: Gunjan
Cassio: Samrat
Tara was in charge of light and sound, Pari was handeling their costume, Swayam was the in charge of the entire backstage and Maan was the director of Othelo where Dev(2) was directing Devdas. But problem was they were not able to find Othelo. Swayam advised Maan he sould play the role but Maan denied. Audition of Othelo was going on when one of Geet's coligues came to meet her. The guy said with an attitude, "huh Othelo' I have read it at least ten times .. I can play it easily." The guy was of average hight, pale, small eyes, pink lips like girls, strange spoken style, stupid smile and a poker face without a glimpse of expression.. trying to be srious in every note but only managed to be funny. Maan didn't like him as Othelo but he agreed as the guy was Geet's friend. 1st day of rehersal the guy announced, " My name is Arun.. Arun Chatterjee ' you all know na who was my name sake.. so acting is in my blood." Every Bengali know who was Arun Chatterjee.. it is the real name of their legendary actor Uttam Kumar.. with this idiotic announcement both the guys and girls team get annoyed .. "Is he mad' comparing himself eith a legend" Saron whispered in Swayam's ear.
Rehersal was going on ' Geet was brilliant as Desdimona but Arun was pathetic. He claimed he has read Othelo 10 times but Maan has to explain the drama to him for at least ten times' at the end of the day Geet gave him a CD.."Omkara ke cd hai' watch it' Othelo is the original play from where the film was inspired, got it"' he got it but his acting' his only work was to imitate Maan' what Maan used to show him he did a copy paste of it. But more than his lack of acting talent what was bothering Maan was the romantic or intimate scene of Othelo and Desdimona. Whenever Geet was getting close with that Champu (that's Arun's pet name given by the girl gang) he got irritated, whenever he touched Geet it bothered him. There was no chemistry between Geet and Arun and as a director he sould work on it but he didn't want to do anything for it, rather he used to be happy with it.
Geet was getting exasperated with her so called friend and with his pathetic acting skill. But Sharon was the one who was literally angry on this guy. She was the one who wanted to see her Maan bhai with Geet only' this is call 6th sense of a girl which didn't fail to recognize the chemistry between Maan and Geet. Now she has to remove this champu out of this play. She was watching Othelo scne of Saptapadi* when Swayam came to her aughing.
Sharon: What? Why are you laughing?
Swayam: You know what we got from Arun's bag' fair and hansome, a fairness pack,' I think he is obsessed with his gora gora rang and glowing skin.
Adi and Dev(2) joined him in his laughter and Sharon got her perfect plan.
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On the evening of program' Swayam was fulfilling some glasses with appy fiz to represent it as Whisky' though Dev was keen to play with real whisky to bring out the 'Feel' Maan and Swayam stop him.
Maan was promting dialogue from behind. It was almost ok except some small mistakes like in a place where Dev(2) who was playing father of Devdas blurted out "hei Dev gr8 job dude' give me high five" instead of "My son I am proud of you." And another blunder happened when Dev(1) missed one dialogue and proceed with another' it was ok but after sometime he recognized and said, "oh sorry I missed it" and he started from that line again. But biggest blunder took place in the scene when Devdas hurt Paro with a fishing stick ' Dev couldn't understand if he was really harsh Sharon fell on the stage and faint. Dev was shoked.. at first he thought Sharon may have forgotten the line' so thought to cover it up.
Dev: Parvati .. I have seen enough of your drama now go and marry that old man .. you don't have to marry me [Sharon is still unconscious] ' Parvati I am saying na go ' go fast you have to do make up for the next scene .. emm I mean your wedding.. arre jao na..
Devdas was literally pushing Parvati to atten her own marriage when Maan felt something is wrong with Sharon and ask for the curtain down. Sharon is taken out. She came back in conscious but started a new drama' "my head is spinning, I am feeling sick .. I can't play the role any more." Pari was with her in green room, as she was the in charge of costume and her job was almost done.
Pari: Sharon.. are you ok?
Sharon: Ok? [she formed a big o with his mouth.] A six feeted guy just hit on my head with a stick. How could you think I'm ok? [she started to cry loudly.] itna zorse mara mujhe to dialougs bhi yaad nahi hai. [sob sob]
Pari: May I help you?
Sharon: Pari you know you are as pretty as Ash. Even prettier.
Pari: Thanks. [she smiled]
Sharon: Pari do one thing please do the role of Parvati
Pari: WHAT????!!!!!!!!!!!
The curtains raised after 10minutes. Pari entered the stage covering her face as a bride.
Devdas was standing on the stage thinking how Parvati became taller suddenly. Maybe wearing high heels. Dev was waiting for Paro to say her dialogues. Paro started to say. "main humesha tumko chaha, chaha,chaha..
Dev was beyond confused "Huh?"
Paro: aur kuch bhi nahi..
Pari slowly unveiled her face.
"Pari tum?" Dev exclaimed.
"Pari nahi Paro." She smiled sweetly looking at the audience. "maine plastic surgery kar li."
"Kya?" Dev couldn't utter a single word exept this.
"mujhe zorse marne se pahele ye sochna chahie tha. I can't sit in wedding with a big scar on my head."
A thud sound came ... another person fainted out side of the stage ... Dev(2) .. director of the show. All were speechless after listening Plastic Surgery history. Pari realized every one is very silent only the laughter of audience could be hear. So she realized she is the only one who can rescue the drama. So she startred to say
"O pritam o pritam.. bin tere'" Pari was cuted by Dev aka Devdas. "Pritan nahi Devdas."
"Hey you." Pari snapped at him. "I have seen the film Devdas. And the song on Paro's wedding is my favorite song. So let me say."
Dev: Pari.. sorry Paro.. haven't you read Devdas?
Pari: This is one novel by Sarat Chandra I haven't read.
Dev's last hope burnt. Seeing Dev's sad face Pari started to say to cheer him up "But I have seen the movie many times."
"Listen to Maan's prompt." Dev whispered.
Maan forget to promt after the cast change but he regained his consiouness and was being ready to promt and the moment someone poked him. Maan turn back and find Swayam was poking him.
"Kya hua?"
Swayam: Othelo mil nahi raha hai'
Maan: what?
Swayam: kuch der pehle yehi tha par ab nahi mil raha hai.
There was a ittle silence that occupied both of them.
"Main ja raha hoon Othlo ko dhundne. Tu bhi chal" Swayam said enough loudly that Pari could hard. And ofcourse it felt effect on frontstage.
Pari on stage: main ja rahi hoon Othelo ko dhundne' tu bhi chal
Dev became desparate to leave the stage at any cost. He can't face the audience any more. He spoke "haa haa. Jao Othelo ko dhundo, Mcbeth ko dhundo, Hamlet, Romeo ko bhi dhundo.. main bhi aaraha hun tumhara saath. Chalo Chalo." Dev dragged Pari out of the stage. The curtains dropped. But it was really surprising that audiences were clapping.
Nupur was watching the drama wearing her heavy dress of Chandramukhi. She felt thirsty .. thought to have some cold drink or juice before she go to stage she headed out toward pantry. She saw the bottle of appy and poured it in her throat ' it felt a little bitter but she had it. Adi and Samrat were coming towards pantry when they met Nupur.
Nupur: hei guys where is that drunken drool' kya naam tha uska Devdas' generation change hota gaya but he ramein the same' frustrated soul' chalo aj mein uski councelling karti hu.
Adi found it strange: Counciling? Must be kidding but why she is swinging like this?
Samrat: coz the bottle of Appy fizz is empty.
Adi couldn't get it.
Samrat: I brought a bottle of whisky and to hide it from the girls I poured it in the empty bottle of appy fizz. .. and I thinks she has finished it.
They gulped hard: have to stop her. Both said same line together and rash towards the stage but alas Nupur was already there. And poor Dev(1) was with him' bechara Dev he was thinking real Devdas was in better condition than him' at least he didn't has to manage such crazy girls.
Nupur: Hei you .. Mr. Devdas come here.. today I am gonna do a counselling session with you' lets see whats are your great frustration all about' you are the one responsible for so many teen suicide of India.
Dev in worried voice: Me?
Nupur: yes you' you are the idol of all frustrated soul here.. khud to drink kar kar ke suicide ki or abhi dekho aye din koi na koi heart broken ho kar hoke suicide kar rahe hai' all because of you (nupur roared)' tumse behtar to Viru tha' suicide ka dhamki deta raha par endme suicide cancel kar di' but you must do chakki pissing and pissing.
Dev looked here and there and found Adi to gesturing him from back stage that the girl is drunk' but unfortunately Nupur also saw him.
Nupur: that's Iago right' sale kamine .. dusre drama me Othelo ko manipulate karke jee nahi bhara abhi yaha aye ho to influence Devdas ' abhi dikhati hu.
Nupur marched towards the back stage ' Adi ran away. Dev was trying to escape but Nupur got him.
Nupur: tum kaha ja rahe ho' you deserve punishment for ruining so many innocent kids ' chalo do sit ups for 100 times.
Dev: what?
Nupur: uthak baithak' chalo suru ho jao.
It was the time of Mayank's entry but seeing at the condition of the drama he was not having guts to enter. He found Pari urf Paro is going to enter the stage shouting, " koi uthak baithak na karaye mere deewane se"' she was going to enter when but some one dragged her and pushed Mayank from behind saying "save the drama go."
Mayank: kyun bechare ka le rahe ho Chandramukhi
Nupur: aa gaye Chunilal.. another sample .. Synonyms ki dictionary [God how the film has ruined the story thought Mayank]' A for apple B for Ball .. C for Champeign [Nupur sighed, then made a face] ye sab to mein fir bhi she lungi par Mr. Mayank P for Physics karte rahe to I will kill you
Mayank's eyes popped out: what?
Nupur: hmm kab tak N for Neuton karte rahoge? Abse N for Nupurhi kahoge ' aree see its rhyming
Mayank liked the girl from the time of wedding but here on the stage he felt so awkward ' she wanted to be happy but couldn't.
Mayank: yes Nupur.. emm Chandramukhi I will do that only .. now lets go from here ' Dev babu ki Paro ke pas jana hai.
Mayank tried to take her with him but she snapped.
Nupur: no way ' 1st he has to complete his punishment ' oye khare kahre humare mu kya dekh rahe ho' chalo uthak baithak karo and where is that Iago ' Chunibabu I have to punish him too ' she ruined Desdemona's life.. my best friend [Nupur started crying]
Mayank: yah sure.. lets find him out ' chalo dono milke Iago ko dhundte hai
Mayank dragged Nupur away .. curtain dropped.
Back stage
What great drama is going on.. here Othelo bhag gaya or woha Chandramukhi is after Iago'
She laughed. Maan joined him' he searched Arun everywhere but couldn't find him.
Maan: don't worry Swayam has gone to find your friend .. may be stuck in some work' you must be worried for him.
Geet: not really' I'm only worried for the play' you have given lots of effort to direct it.
Maan: emm wo Geet is he your friend or umm'
Geet: He is not my friend [Maan's face became blank .. he was expecting something unwanted to come] .. he is my colegue only.
Geet smiled and Maan's smiled full heartedly' as if a big wait has been removed from his heart.
Swayam entered the green room where Sharon was sleeping. He was tensed .. he couldn't find Othelo anywhere.
"trying to find Othelo?"
"hmm" replyed Swayam in unconscious mind then recognized the voice, " Sharon! You are awake? Tum faint ho gaye the na?"
Sharon: wo to acting thi.
Swayam: what? Why?
Sharon: mujhe match making jo karni thi [she jumped in joy] ' wanted to do one match making .. or dekho kitne sare match making kar di.
Swayam was still standing like stupid not understanding anything.
Sharon: dekho maine uss champu ko bhaga di hai'
Swayam: kya kaise?
Sharon: it was easy' I acted of getting unconscious ' convinced Pari to play Parvati' took Arun to the make up room'just showed him the make up and said I really feel bad for you, Othelo was a black moor na so you have to put this heavy make up ' but its so bad that it will take toll on your skin' I really love your skin but sad that its gonna have pimples and rashes after the drama.. no fair and handsome can fix it again.
Swayam: then?
Sharon: than kya? I bribed the make up man .. conformed him that I am right.. or usse apne skin ki fikar thi' to wo bechara darke mare bhag gaya.
Swayam: bhag gaya? Now what? Ab mein naye Othelo kahase laun?
Sharon: arre buddhu Othelo to humare ankho ke samne hai' Maan bhai' who can play this role better '
Sharon's idea clicked in Swayam's mind' yes she is right.. Maan is the best' but how to convince him.
Swayam: par wo razi hoga to
Sharon smirked ' I have a perfect plan.
Swayam went to Maan' Maan was sitting with Geet.Swayam: jaldi chal' Othelo mil gaya hai.
Maan and Geet together: huh thank God '
Swayam: tu chal abhi..need your help.
Maan excused himself from Geet and followed Swayam towards make up room.
Maan: where is Othelo?
Swayam: you are Othelo.
Maan: what no way' I can't play it.
Swayam: why not.. you know all the dialogues ' you are a good actor
"and you have best chemistry with Geet" ' Sharon said from behind.
Maan couldn give a reply Sharon dragged Swayam out of the room and ordered the make up man: put make up on him'
She closed the door from outside declaring, " I will open it only after the make up is done."
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Maan couldn't recognize himself .. he was actually looking like a Black giant ' He dressed up like Othelo .. Sharon opened the door, smiling..." Desdmona is waiting for you on stage" she said.
Maan entered the stage. Geet was unaware of this cast change. It was Othelo's scene with others. Geet went to see the drama from back stage' she felt so happy to see Maan in Othelo's place.. from the starting of the rehersal she wanted this .. she thanked her God for listening her.
It was the murder scene of the play the last scene' stage was dark .. only light from some lamp was giving it a romantic look'Desdemona is sleeping on the bed and a bemused Othelo came to kill her .. his suspicious eyes couldn't see her innocence.
It was a kissing scene where Maan has to kiss on Geet's forehead.. Maan was feeling uneasy thinking what Geet will think but he had to do it.
Maan utthered the dialogue: When I have pluck'd the rose,
I cannot give it vital growth again.
It must needs wither: I'll smell it on the tree.
And kissed on her head. Geet had to keep her eyes close but a chill ran through her body .. her rapid breath showed her reaction. Their chemistry mesmerized every body .. may be Maan was looking like a black moor their but his eyes was expressing which was beyond acting ' Othello's passion and love for Desdemona took her life and Maan and Geet made it alive...
in back stage everybody got outstuck ' Swayam was so proud on his wife.. he grabbed Sharon from behind and kissed on he cheek'"love you dear' you were so right.. they have such chemistry" said Swayam .. "don't you know your wife is always right .. Maan and Geet are just made for each other ."
Othello killed Desdemona .. It was the time of Emilia's entry and then Iago's but everybody forgot to enter. Swayam managed everything .. at the end there was only the body of Desdemona and Othelo .. Othelo killed himself and died laying on her body. Curtaing dropped.. clap from the audience sit fulfilled the hall .. the stage became dark.. only Maan and Geet was left on the darkness of the stage.. Maan tried to move and it was then when their eyes met...something happened that felt like magic.. neither they could move nor their eyes... Maan took her scent... caressed his hand on Geet's face.. Geet took a heavy breath ... he tucked her lock behind her ears .. Geet shut her eyes in pleasure of his warm touch.
Maan: Geet wo kiss ..
Geet: its ok... it was part of acting
Maan: you really think so??
Geet was all silent .. suddenly she felt she isn't left with any words. Maan cupped her face and touched Geet's lips with his .. very gently .. licked it softly .. it was neither a peck nor a smooch but a sweet kiss.. Maan kept her face near him .. felt her warm breath for some time.
Maan: at least now you know its not acting .. I can't act you know
Geet blushed. It was her first kiss.. she can't belive the guy whom she used to hate somedays ago .. unknowingly started liking the same guy .. Tragedy of Othello and Desdemona turned a fairy tale to her. They heard the sound of other people approaching towards the stage' their friends are coming' Geet came down from the bed .. Maan hold her hand.
Maan: Geet our fights always followed Neuton's 3rd law ' hoping this time also you will follow it.
Maan was pulling her closer. Geet felt goosebumps ..she towards him' she stood on her toe to match his hight'Maan was amused to see this new shy Geet.
Geet: this time the reaction will take time.
Geet whispered and ran away from the stage leaving a smiling and happy Maan behind.
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Pari Part of Devdas scene is written by Sreya (princess_mimi)
Shaptapadi: is the all time greatest bengali film... Othello scene is inspired by it but nt a copy paste
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