His Obsession, Her Passion, Part 19, pg 128

His Obsession, Her Passion

What happens when two worlds collide? When two people, so different on the surface, yet so similar inside, get entangled with each other?

When Rishab Kundra can see nothing except the women he is entranced with? Obsessed with?

When Madhubala Shamsheer Malik can see nothing except the man who ignites her blood?

In this tale, when passion and obsession mingle, the results are something to see indeed.

Character sketch

Rishab Kundra aka R.K.: A superstar who, in a short amount of time, has reached heights SRK aspires to. Though successful in Hollywood, he's always drawn back to the lights of Bollywood. He does not believe in love or commitment, having been burned in both. Though he hates his mother and her new family, he allows them to dwell in his home, out of a twisted sense of duty. Intense and meticulous in everything he does, once something catches his eye, all hope of being freed is lost.

Madhubala Shamsheer Malik aka Madhu: A simple middle class girl of surpassing beauty. Daughter of Balraj and Padmini Chaudry, her mother fled while she was still unborn to save her life. She knows her real father tried to kill her, and thinks his wife and daughters are dead, but not who he is. Committed to her family and values, Madhubala wishes only to live her life peacefully. Currently engaged to her friend Mukund Dixit, though his mother disapproves. While Madhu feels no passion for Mukund, she is confident that he will be a good partner to have for the rest of her days. But she cannot escape the madness of her blood, and beneath her placid exterior rests a tigress, which only needs the right man to unleash her passion.

Padmini Chaudry: Madhu's mother. Though she fled from her husband for the sake of her daughters, she still lives in fear of discovery, which gives her a mixed attitude towards Trishna's desire for fame. She cares a great deal about Shamsheer Malik, but has never expressed these feelings, due to her status as the wife of Balraj. Traditional in all things, she is fierce in defense of her daughters, and will move heaven and earth to see them happy.

Trishna Chaudry: Madhu's step-sister and Padmini's step-daughter. She has vague memories of her father, enough to make her terrified of his discovery. Trishna wants to make her mark on this world, and has chosen to become an actress to do so. While unsuccessful thus far, she still has hopes to work beside the industry's biggest name, R.K. Though she rarely shows it, Trishna is still insecure in the fact that she is a step daughter, and strives to make Padmini proud.

Roma Malik: Shamsheer Malik's sister. A junior artist in the industry, she helped save Padmini and her daughters 21 years ago. Unsuccessful in her own foray into the film industry, she now lives her dreams via Trishna.

Shamsheer Malik: Madhu's father in all but name. The man she looks up to and adores for everything he had done. A stunt man who is fierce in defense of his family. Cares a great deal about Padmini, but never articulates his feelings, for fear of rejection.

Deepali Bhatia: R.K.'s ex-girlfriend and Sikander's wife. She abandoned him for Sikander when it seemed Sikander would be a hero, but regretted the decision almost immediately as the debut movie flopped. Smart, manipulative, and vindictive, she has spent the past five years trying to reintegrate herself into R.K's life, with no success.

Sikander Bhatia: R.K's step brother. Always in his shadow, and always resentful for it. Is not aware that his wife lusts after his brother, as he is more interested in booze and other women.

Kuku Bhatia: A man who has made a business of selling defective things and getting away with it. Always clashes with R.K. Smart and shrewd, he sees R.K as a meal ticket, and will do whatever it takes to maintain the status quo.

Radha Bhatia: R.K's mother. A women who was so shattered by her husband's death, she lost herself. Marrying the first man who expressed an interest for the sake of herself and her son, she instead found herself completely alienated from her remaining family. As a result, she soothes herself in denial, finding the real world too difficult to deal with.

Bittuji: R.K's go to guy. He takes care of everyone and everything for his chief. His first devotion is to R.K and his loyalty is never to be questioned.

Ma…what did you feel for my father? Before marriage? Did you…care for him?

Madhu, all I want is for you to respect your husband, and for him to respect you. That is the most important thing.

You're not answering my question.

Our situations are different, beta. It doesn't apply to you and Mukund at all.

You have to come! My life, my dreams depend on it!

Oh Dido, you only have to ask. Of course I'll be there.

Bittuji, why are women so stupid?

Your presence must sap away their brain cells, Chief!

Humph! Only two categories- stupid or selfish.

There was a girl wandering around the sets here, when I was playing the piano. Who was she?

Girl? Sir, we were busy setting up the shot. We didn't see any-urk!

Bittuji!

Chief?!

I want that girl found, and I want her found yesterday!

Do you think I was good?

Of course heroine! What do you think Glycerin?

Hmm?

Where's your mind Madhu? Dreaming of Mukund?

So who is she?
Her name is Madhubala Shamsheer Malik, Chief.
Maadhubaala. Aahaa.

Chief?
Find a way and bring her to me.

An item number! This is my chance in! You have to do my makeup again!

At this rate, I'll be doing your makeup instead of going to my engagement

Don't be silly!

Is sneaking up on girls in the dark something the great RK does?
Only in their dreams.

Not in mine.

I can change that.

Why does RK keep staring at you?
You're imagining things, Dido.
No because I keep staring at him, and each time his gaze is boring holes through you.

I want to move up the engagement.
But it's for the perfect auspicious time.
The pandit can do some poojas to ward of the bad can't he? Please. I want to get engaged early.
How can I deny you?

I've never seen Rishab so drunk.

How dare she get engaged Bittuji?! Doesn't she know who she belongs to?

Chief, she's just a girl…

She is mine! Madhubala is Mine!

Being this close to an engaged girl is considered misbehaving.

So why aren't you moving away?

Do you know what everyone is saying Mukund? Do you? They say she is RK's mistress! They say she's carrying his child!

Is it true, Madhu?

How can you ask me that? RK has never touched me!

Do you want him to?

Mukund!

Hello Trishna.

Spare me. Did you give me the item number so you could get close to Madhu?
So much concern for a step sister?

Stay away from her RK. Please.

Your sister, mother, aunt and father have all asked me to stay away from you.

Why are you so hellbent on me?
Sweetheart if I knew the answer, I wouldn't be standing here.

For an engaged girl, you're not struggling very hard are you? It's because you know that in the end, forgetting society's norms, you belong to me, not him.

I'm not a toy for you to play with!

You're breaking our engagement? Because I asked questions prompted by circumstances?

Do you want to know the truth? The truth is that I am breaking this engagement because you don't trust me, and so you don't know me. And I've realized that I don't know you. The Mukund I thought I knew would never have behaved like this.

Madhu…

No, I have pride as well. It's over.

Maadhubaala. Aahan. Let the games begin.