This is a page from a writer's diary.
Day 1
Got a brief from the creatives that a consummation scene is to be written. Shucks! Here we go again. A scene in television I dread. Just thinking about the way to write the scene gets my goat. But after all it is a job. Have to do it. Chalo, kuch naya kartey hain. 100 episodes gone and let me see what all I have already written. Where is that list? Ah! Found it.
Things done for a love scene: *and no point writing here the emoticons used next to it*
1. Jungle - Done
2. Bedroom - So Done!
3. Barn - Done, done, done!
4. Variation of Jungle - Ha ha! Had fun writing this one!
5. Store room - This almost had seemed like exhibitionist, anyone could have walked in.
6. Hotel Room - My! Did not know, I could be so cliched. *sigh*
Damn! Forget it tonight nothing is possible. Will look at it with fresh eyes.
Day 2
Okay, so here I go again! (Remembered the song by White Snake *making a face*), distraction is not good. Back to work, mate. Who would have thought I was a successful writer?
So, what to do? Let me just start writing.
Setting
Near a waterfall. After all, the show is set in a hill station. Chalega! At least it is a romantic setting. Reminds me of the Satyam Shivam Sunderam scene!
The Preamble
The husband takes the wife after a few weeks of having been apart with all the rituals, to the waterfall where they had first met. He has created a small tent like structure near the shore, with lanterns and hay for a bed. (How romantic), who cares if the hay is going to be like a thorn on the side. Cinematically, it will look fab. Actors will manage.
He has set up a picnic basket, some wine and he brought his guitar. (When did the hero ever play a guitar in the series? Did I put that in? Ah! Yes, the opening shot of the show was with that, but then he never did anything with it other than have it in his room! Cool. It will work.). Okay, the usual romantic mood set with song in the background, hero singing to her with flicker of lights on her face showcasing the desire that is lighting up inside her like the dancing flame in the lantern.
The Mood
The soft sound of waves as it hits the shore, the distant noise of waterfall adds music, the rustling leaves and of course, the fog created by the water spray. Perfect.
The Scene
As he feeds her pieces of the food, a trickle escapes the side of the lips and he slowly flicks it off with his finger and puts it in her mouth. She stares at him as she slowly (almost seductively) sucks on the fingers. He is wondering, how long can he hold off? But patience, my man he says to himself this is one amazing night of your life. He sets the plate aside and moves closer and pushes her hair away from her face to tuck behind her ear. "You are so beautiful" he murmurs as he runs a finger on the pinna, tracing the outline of her ear and she shivers. Good. He moves in closer. There is hardly any space between their heads. He puts both his hands on the side of her head and kisses her forehead, murmuring words of appreciation. Then comes the eyebrows, the temple, the eyes. He slows works his way towards the nose, her cheeks, first one then other, he skirts her lips which are parted and her breathing has become heavier. Well, so has his. He kisses her chin, down her throat to the base where the pulse beat like a primitive drum call, luring him, enticing him. He had to have her now. But first, he wanted to make her happy. They had waited too long for this moment. He travels further down, to the collar bone, pushing the blouse aside he kisses the shoulder.
He moves his hands to her breasts. Damn! Damn! Damn! Can't go below the shoulder. W*F. Can't even write a scene without the S&P interfering. Even in my thoughts. Chalo, change of tactics. Will start from the feet.
As he watches her stretch her legs out and lean back on her hands with her head tilted on one side, desire rose in him and yes something else with it. (Can write this, it is about expressions so there won't be any panning of the camera to the telltale signs... *snigger* that would be fun right? Showing that. Yeah, right, and pigs shall fly. Get back to work you pervert. Okay, where was I?
He shifted a little to adjust himself (Oh! I so want to see this being filmed) and she enquired with a move of her head as to what happened. He shook his head and looked at the pretty feet peeking outside the edges of her sari, that had ridden just above her ankles. Did she know how sexy she looked? (Is it okay to pan the camera from toe to head from his POV? Should be possible!). And he then moved his fingers like they had a life of their own on the bed of hay, like legs taking baby steps towards the lure that was her. He let his index finger and middle finger mimic the movement of legs one after the other as they climbed the sole to the tips of her toes. She made a sound and he looked up to see if she was ticklish. But it was something more. She had curled her toes, the head was thrown back and breasts were heaving with each breath she took. He continued his journey, to the tip of her toes, that were painted red, the same shade as her sari. As her feet wiggled, the sound of her payal distracted him. No, not really, they made a sound that buzzed inside him. "They drive me mad. Whenever I hear them." And he hooked a finger in the anklet, tugging lightly. He then wrapped his fingers around her ankle and pulled a little. She moved towards him, pushing the sari up in the process. He ran the fingers up her calf. Double Damn!
Can't go beyond this either. S&P again.
What do I do? How the heck do they expect me to write a love scene when we can't show a damn thing. So may be I shall just tell them, work with shadows, sheer curtains and two figures in silhouette, after this. Saara mazaa kirkira kar diya. Can't show a damn thing but they want a love scene that is new and different. Hmph!
Frustrated. Frustrated. Frustrated.
That is how I feel when a brief like this comes. Give me anger scene, fights, conspiracy, evilry. They are so easy to write. Okay done.
This is what creates a situation for any television series when it comes to lip-locks, suhaag raat, consummation scenes. Now tell us what would you like?
Do you want us, Forum 32 to give you love scene here, for TV shall rarely do that for you? Would you want to know more how writing can be a tough when what one cannot show has to be written? And lastly, do you want this love scene in its entirety as no S&P (Standards and Procedures) affect us?
Do we hear a resounding yes?
Wait for it. We shall be back with more.
Stay tuned to Forum 32 for insights that shall boggle your mind.
And yeah, keep watching your favorite shows for even if there is a will sometimes there is no way.
Guys at first I was like - this is just a generic article. But read the highlighted bit! Are they not referring to Mr. Khan?!
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