LTL Written Update
Episode ~57
16th March 2010
Pre-nuptial celebrations
Sangeet
Episode
begins with fore-cap of Baji walking
away from Roops and heading for Supriya who is preoccupied by the thought will
Dutta turn up at this function tonight.
Baji assures her... don't be tense, I'll make sure he comes. Baji heads towards the entrance of the main
hall and
gives one final look at the background behind him. While he waits he checks his watch. Supriya
's face wears an apprehensive look. Baji checks outside and eventually returns
with his upper lip pressed in his mouth... and continues to glance at his watch..
Supriya turns to catch her lover's eyes who gives her a hand signal to the
effective of you look stunning.. or he could have meant ..stay
calm..She gives him a sided shy smile.
Aye
turns up and feels Supriya's face affectionately and says, come let me take a look
at you.. while all the pleasantries are being exchanged. Baji comes back into
the corridor, muttering,"Supriya
vahini, I'll bring Bhau!, where the hell am I supposed to bring him from , he's
so hot tempered! he may come.. or not...
if he doesn't come?? Baji worries, as he
looks around, I'll end of looking like a laughing stock! done so much for this event! he moans, and then smiles , no Baji ,
be positive! he'll come! be
positive! and once again he takes himself out to the entrance to check Dutta's
arrival..and he suddenly yells with glee at every one, he's here! sshhh..
quiet! stop the dance and music! generally the word is spread that Bhau is approaching. Baji reminds every one, do as I asked
you all to do.. he yells, pandav!
lights off!
Lights
out .. silhouettes of guests, and
family arrange themselves according to
plan
An
estatic Baji spins his arms and runs to
take position..
The
dark shadow of Dutta falls on the outer wall and his slow frame makes way to
the entrance corridor of his home. He stands still..as darkened shadows bathed in blue watch.. him in
complete silence. He senses something.. and like an he animal pauses.. and
looks to his right...is uneasy[as a don he
is alert something does not feel right , normal].. and calls the one name that means LIFE to him
first.. Baji... silence, Aye Sahib!.. silence.. Tai !.. silence. He takes a deep
breath and takes the first step on a path of red and yellow petals.. but
stops.. his frame, right hand folded across his belly ,the left in his trouser
pocket ,he stands bathed in the blue light. He moves his head to the
right..looks up, briefly and then with
furrowed eye brows casts his eyes down and continues to walk ahead slowly..
kissed by a gradual shower of rose petals .. he continues progressing on and he narrows his eyes as the
naughty petals flick past his eye lashes and dwindle down to the floor to
become part of his flower strew path.. he walks on and sternly looks to his
side at known shadowy faces .. finally
he stands still as a trickle of petals rain on him .. he looks around.. in the
dark. as he feels soft petals continue
to sprinkle on him and he raises his head up.. slightly puzzled. He stands
serious with a furrowed brow.. one arm folded on his belly ,other pocketed.. and
he waits... Roops darts from the side row of people and sprinkles holy water on
him and breaks the deathly silence, isn't it cute! and he glares down at her..
as she returns to the side. Baji steps before him from the parallel side, pulls his gun out places it on
Dutta 's palm and says Bhau !.. as from today , I am packing up this job.
Dutta, with a scowl looks down at Baji
and then at Baji's gun on his palm..and
replies in a guttural voice, have you gone mad? and Baji stands firm and says ,no Bhau! I am
really quitting this job.. and he brushes his hand on Dutta 's arm and quietly returns
to standing position...Dutta looks on with Baji's
gun in hand to where Baji goes.. and the lights turn on! to reveal Kala
flanked by Kishore and Leela.
Dutta
looks to his sides and then lowers his eyes.. quizzically. Then he raises he
eyes and Supriya 'parents and Suds and Roops beckon him with their hands to draw
his attention and slowly part .. he turns, looks ahead to what they reveal.. in
darkness under an arch and two columns of fairy lights...slowly the dimmer becomes brighter to reveal Supriya
sitting on a decorated mandap. He looks as all clap, happily.. Naku claps and then lowers her eyes. Dutta turns
his face and looks at the demure Supriya suspiciously.. blinks and then turns
his eyes towards the smiling faces of
his family members...and then towards Supriya 's parents happy faces.. and his
elated mother.. and he lowers his eyes
and then looks ahead at Supriya his eyes
piercing her.. Baji approaches a
speechless Dutta , so Bhau what do you think? then he takes his gun off Dutta's
palm and adds, Bhau did you think I'd
ever quit this job? come on Bhau! and he pulls Dutta by the arm.. and Dutta turns
to him and growls, what is going on here
Baji?.. Naku looks at Dutta.
already she senses his mood, his tone.. Kala watches bemused.. oh here we go.. Baji jokes, Bhau it's just a decorated
swing!. As kids we played a lot on the
swings! meaning don't be weary.. and all
put on a forced smile at Baji's jest... he
literally drags Dutta by the arm to the swing where Supriya sat, as he shouts with a flash of his arm I did
all this for you!.. and gently with his arm pressed on Dutta's back Baji , ushers him towards the seat of the
swing where Supriya await's Dutta's arrival.. Baji acts the proverbial bestman here who supports the groom.. Baji
chips in, Bhau vahini has been waiting
for you since ages.. and he literally plonks Dutta down , oh just sit down Bhau! and Dutta sits down with a scowl on his face...
as he turns his face to one side. Supriya turns to give him a forced sided
smile...
Baji starts his hosting, so! our Dutta Bhau is
now finally here! ladies and gentleman
,please honour my request and I'll treat you to some sweets later! all
clap, well said! and Dutta can't stand the noise and the cheering anymore and
he springs to his feet. Baji urges him
to sit, Bhau be comfortable ! please sit down , Bhau! look I 'eve written some poetry for you it
goes like.. and Ganpat shouts , recite !recite! and Baji says thanks. Sulking
Bhau..leave the company of loneliness! and Dutta closes his eyes trying to be
patient... the evening to join hearts is here, share your feelings with
vahini...and he nudges Dutta ,whilst Supriya smiles. Baji receives a lot of applaud and Dutta
glares at the utter nonsense of the Baji's subject and jumps to his feet
again..and confronts Baji , what's all
this? Baji starts to dance, we are all
set for dancing and music Bhau!.. that's it! Dutta has nothing to say except
that he simply marches off the stage! and goes straight to his mother, while
Ravi looks on at what's going on. Aye Sahib says, what's wrong Dutta? and Dutta asks in a lowered voice, Aye what
is happening here? what kind of a ceremony is this? the priest didn't mention
this.,Aye says , yes , but.. and Baji
chips in, Bhau ! why are you asking Aye? ask me ! Bhau I did all this! Bhau
I've seen it in Bollywood movies! when the hero gets married there's a lot of
dance and music..chirps and Dutta looks at his mother, not entirely approving ..
and Baji adds and you Bhau! are not less than a hero.. Dutta turns his face to
his mother and gives her a firm angry look, Aye Sahib, I don't like this!
and Baji interrupts, look Bhau you will
have to participate! for, after so long
Bhau has agreed to get married! shouldn't we celebrate the occasion ? what do
you say that may this be Bhau's first and last! wedding!..here comes the dark reference to irony.. Baji urges, Bhau! let's go
to vahini and he holds him by the arm.. and he twists Dutta's arm and pulls him
towards Supriya. Dutta tolerates it to a degree as Baji
prattles on, Bhau you and vahini
make such a lovely couple...and again he tries to force Dutta down to sit. Dutta resists,
and raises his palm, Baji It's enough!
Baji pushes him down again and says. Just sit and loosen up a bit!.
Dutta looks up and says Baji.. and
Baji replies , what Baji!
Baji! Bhau.. Baji is here... and
Dutta flares his nostrils at his friends stupid antics... all watch with interest as Baji humours the occasion, really at Dutta's
expense.. Baji continues, Bhau why don't you sit a little closer to vahini
! he suggests. Dutta growls at his friend with a raised finger ,ok enough of
your jokes!.. and Baji carries on,
Bhau Baji is not being funny , just take
a look ! vahini is blushing so much!.. and Supriya puts on a smile , as Ravi
almost rolls his eyes, and Kala watches slyly, while Naku too gives a happy
smile... but Dutta looks or smiles not.. he continues to show he'd rather not be
here.
Baji , says one minute, and then turns back
and yells , hey Naku! come here and
bring some soft drink!.. Dutta can guess what's next and he spins his head and
rolls his eyes, as Supriya smiles.. at
Baji's endeavours... Naku comes forward with the tray of drinks and Baji carries on jabbering.. Bhau don't be
angry it's sangeet! music and dancing!
Party! so enjoy! ..and a soft drink and he offers Dutta a glass of soft drink! which he
refuses.. and Baji gets carried away by
his over exuberance and begins to force Dutta!, come on Bhau drink it! please
drink it!.. ok Bhau if you're not having it then at least offer it to vahini to
drink.. and Supriya smiles shyly... and Baji forces the glass to Dutta's mouth again.
Dutta grabs the glass , gives Baji daggers and stands up holds the glass,
and glares at Baji with piercing looks. All
look worried,.. and Baji urges , give it
to vahini , and Dutta growls , I said once ,no! and no means no!.and Baji advises him , oh come on Bhau? we get
married in life only once. Dutta steps off the stage puts the glass down on
Naku's tray and strides off!
Baji
continues, he taps Naku, come on Koel let's make Bhau drink some soft drink!
and Baji catches up with Dutta and
badgers him, come Bhau offer some soft drink to vahini! Bhau I made the drink
especially for you, I swear! yells Baji as Dutta continues to walk away, but
Baji grasps his arm and in rage Dutta pulls his arm free with a jerk and
twist. All hold their breath at Dutta's outrage and Baji smiles up at him as he
holds Dutta's arm. and says Bhau..
Dutta
swings his torso and gives Baji a resounding slap across the face that echoes
around! the commotion makes Naku let go
of the drinks tray and it comes crashing
down. All look in shock as Baji stands at the bottom of the staircase with his cheek
covered by his palm.. while Dutta towers above him.. looking down at his bosom
face with a face as hot as hell!
Supriya
stands alone on the stage full of untold fear.Baji with palm pressed on cheek
looks stunned...and slowly he turns his eyes towards Bhau's palm which curls
up..into a fist. And with one finger raised Dutta stares sternly at Baji. People's faces have dread written all
over them... ENOUGH OF YOUR JOKES! He warns
Baji ..and Baji stands before
Bhau frightened and moves his eyes
downward. Aye Sahib looks very sad.. as Dutta shifts his narrowed eyes to his
mother!.. Dutta throwes glares at every one slowly and most of all to Baji ! and then heads for the stairs...
Baji looks on devastated, but muses too..as
he soothes his cheek with his palm. Naku looks in horror.. as Dutta goes up the
stairs , but Baji follows him, and crosses
his path.. and lowers his eyes. Dutta looks up at Baji in anticipation.
An
overcome Baji looks at Dutta , as all look on.. expecting more trouble.. Baji moans, Bhau we've been friends since you
were eight years old...and I was seven years old.. Dutta turns his face with
hooded eyes... how could you hit me Bhau? me!
Unimpressed
Dutta takes a step up but
Baji blocks his way as he lowers his head, reclines his body and places
his hand on the balustrade.. and sings a popular Bollywood number.. inflict as
much pain as you will! I'll bear it with
a smile.. swear by you ! swear
by you! oh beloved ..this love will never end beloved ,swear by you swear by
you! Baji dances before Dutta and also wants to dance
with and around , him but Dutta glares
at him! Baji tries all the moves,
chicken dancing, begging Dutta to forgive him but Dutta continues with his bad
mood, till Kala comes and feels his fac , and holds Dutta by his arm and takes him back to Supriya.. Baji
looks crest fallen as he got the slap , did the entertainment and Dutta goes
and obliges his sister..
Kala
seats him down near Supriya once again.Every one claps, much relieved that
Dutta is finally doing what he is is expected to do according to the norms. He
sits on the narrow swing stage beside Supriya .. legs slightly parted, both
arms resting inwards from the thighs , hand clasped together and head held
down... whileevery one watched them like them
were exhibts. Amidst clapping, Baji jumps back before his Bhau's face
like a pest! He teases Dutta! so Bhau!
how's it going?.. suddenly Roops Baji 's co host makes an announcement! everybody
look! Here comes vahini! and two bare feet dressed in a black churridar
jumps down the step.. and then tip toes
on the floor.. her back to the audience she holds up a yellow chunni against
the back of her head by her folded arms.. and to the cadence of a popular beat
she shakes her bottom! As Ganpat claps his hands in happiness! she suddenly
twirls around and it's Leela dressed as vahini.. carrying a yellow fabric
shoulder bag she gyrates and dances before her Bhau and vahini!.. she jokes no
I haven't brought chill I have brought
sweet bread! for himmm.. and suddenly Roops dressed as Naku comes and
physically assaults the pretend Supriya.. shouting you dare to kill Bhau! where
did you come from! attack him?.. she has Supriya restrained on the floor as she
yells iam here ,nothing can happen to Dutta Bhau. speak up!what's in this
? says the pretend Naku
and Leela the pretend Supriya
shouts save me! you want to kill Dutta Bhau! show me what you've got!
Then
a pair of black shoes and pathiani bottoms slowly comes down the stairs. Kala looks to the person, while pretend Naku is about to strangle the pretend
Supriya. yelling I am here nothing will happen to Bhau . Kishore giggles.. as Dutta looks at he figure
descending the stairs... Naku ! a voice
sounds as Sudarshan dressed as
Dutta Bhau stands before every one.
and points his gun upwards. Dutta narrows his eyes and with firmed lips juts his mouth to one side.
baji watches Dutta 's reaction and Aye
smiles and feels her forehead .. at Sudarshan's
impersonation of Dutta.. the pretend Dutta stares at the pretend Naku , who is shame faced. Sudarshan as Dutta says pulls a stern face
raises his gun and steals a glance at pretend Supriya , there's no bullet in the world that can kill
Dutta !.. and Dutta moves his eyes unsmilingly ..and the pretend Supriya says
not bullets but puran poli !. and Sudsarshan
sides his gun and flares his nostrils... and pretend Supriya says, but if
you don't like the puran poli then you can shoot me.. Dutta turns his face to the side and tries to
supress a smile .. and the pretend Supriya says coquettishly, I've brought it
for you and she offers him a morsel.. please eat.. and he waves his gun and
says , umm, ummh, and pretend Supriya
urges please try and he shakes his head and says hummhumm..and shouts as he raises his gun up ...
Dutta ! .. and Dutta looks down with a
sarcastic smile..and then looks at the frightened and upset pretend Supriya
.. Baji is weary as Sudarshan shouts out Dutta's impersonating
words Dutta! Shriram! Patil! ..doesn't like jokes! And he raises his gun
up..
Dutta
narrows his eyes ,and suddenly stands up on his feet.. he had enough and while every one looks worried Dutta takes
a step off the low stage.. his face serious and tough.. episode ends Hamlet53 14.11.13
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Precap ~ Supriya singing a
song..
The
episode in general terms is light hearted, funny and very entertaining,and loved
by majority of viewers. But I didn't have to think too hard, to see the episode
with mine own eyes.. Looking at it from
Dutta 's perspective , I found it rather a sad episode , where Dutta is forced
to be in a situation where he feels uncomfortable and out of place. I felt he
is given all the attention in a manner which he never hold value for. In fact I
feel that humour and entertainment was sought on his account.. he Dutta was made into a laughing stock. Baji's behaviour was obnoxious and completely
OTT.. this whole show was not meant to
make Bhau happy ,but instead it makes him angry and embarrasses him..
the saddest part is.. that everything is fake.. the only few real things are
that both Dutta and Supriya do not want to spend the rest of their lives with
each other.. and the last truth is that Supriya and Ravi love each other..
All
this function is done to make the families happy. something not quite
right...
NB
~ Twinky thanks for your moving shots of Dutta /Supriya in the button scene..
plus thanks reading and commenting. Warrie, as always it delightful to have you on my threads.. loved
your comment. Tammy.. thanks for posting
the pictures mate you are a star I love going through your thread.. Fassben
cheers for continuing to visit this
thread..
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