"These are three beautiful damsels!" "Take a look at their beauty and style!" "Flowers are showered on the path they pass from!" "And if they look at you and smile... then doesn't your face also light up?" "I am sure you are aware that... there is not a single man who doesn't have a story... of a woman in his life!" ""Take a look here, whom is this young man looking at with desire in his eyes?"" "So it's a woman!" "Their eyes met and they spoke without uttering a word!" "That means they have liked each other!" ""And look here, this man is also trying to get friendly to this woman."" "'Please listen..." "This was quite unexpected!" ""Well, that's how the love stories are, sometimes one is lucky..."" ""and sometimes, there is an end to the story without a beginning."" ""Come, lets meet this young man who is about to get lucky..."" ""with women not once, twice, but three times!"" ""And every time he will be in a dilemma because,..."" "this poor man cannot say no to anybody!" "I hope you all know him!" " Why are you following me?" " Why are you walking ahead of me?" " Do you think I am alone?" " Do you think I am with you?" "You are a loafer!" "You are pursuing a lone girl and top of that you are..." "You should be ashamed of standing on the road and accusing a decent man." ""What is the matter, why are you both fighting?"" "A handsome boy should not fight with a beautiful girl." ""And that too, in front of your own house!"" ""- l live here." " Nanda, Mr. Dev has come to live here."" "Let me go ahead or you may say that again I was following you!" " Dev is a very nice boy!" " Even Nanda is a good girl!" ""Mrs. Pinto, will I get a hot cup of tea in my room?"" "This is Dev's first girlfriend!" "Do you think that their love story will begin?" "'The woman of my dreams..." ""don't look at me that way, I may get intoxicated!"'" "Where do you work?" "That is very close to my work place!" "I work at Merry Musical Stores." "Its adjacent to your office." " Are you going to get into this bus?" " Yes and what about you?" " Yes." ""There is no more place, sir!"" """ " But we both are together." " No sir, there is no place."" "The same will happen this evening." "5 o'clock at the Park street stop!" "Peon!" """ " Has Mr. Dev come?" " No, sir." " He is late the first day itself?"" ""- its 9.30 a.m., let me know as soon as he comes." " Yes, sir."" " Did the boss ask about me?" " He is fuming with anger!" "This is for your tea." ""lf he asks again, tell him that I was repairing this piano since 9 a.m.."" "and you could not see me!" """ " Peon!" " Yes, sir." " Has Mr. Dev come?"" ""Yes, he has come and he asked me to tell you that he's here since 9 a.m."" "And he is repairing the piano!" "Looks like you are very hard working and punctual too!" " What are you doing?" " l am repairing this piano." " What?" " l am repairing this." ""Mr. Dev, I think you need to repair yourself first."" " What?" " This piano does not need to be repaired." """ " Why, does this..." " Because, this is new and sold out!"" ""The buyer's name is written in the register, her name is Radha Rani."" ""She is very famous, go check her name and put a label on this piano."" ""And listen, remember that you have to reach office by 9 a.m."" ""Remember, this clock that you are seeing is given by my grandfather..."" "and it always shows the right time and also remember that... the time in that clock matches with the time in my watch." "And I always keep on seeing this watch!" ""And if you work hard  with honesty, I shall present you this watch!"" """ " Really?" " Yes, so that you never make the mistake of coming late."" " Go and do your work!" " Okay." "Do you have records of Lata Mangeshkar?" ""Please sit in that cabin, I'll just get it for you."" ""Great, its amazing!" "Please say it once more!"" ""'Are you a dream or reality, please tell me who you are?" "..."" ""why are you away from me, please come close!"'" ""Wow!" "Such a lovely verse, great words!" "..."" "I was looking for an able person like you!" "You are not only a good actor and singer but also a good poet!" ""And when a poet is singer and to top it, works in Merry Musical stores..."" "then you can understand how much you and I can progress!" " How much salary did I fix for you?" " Rupees three hundred per month." "Now it is three hundred and fifty!" " Have you written more such songs?" " Yes." " Where are they?" " l have it in my house." " Get them here!" "I am not a writer but I always appreciate good work like my music!" "My music doesn't have only good tunes but also the tinkle of money!" ""l have a publisher friend, I will ask him to publish your poems."" ""You will get fame, I will get the money."" ""The world will read your books and here, my pockets will be full!"" "Can I make a small request?" ""Why a small one, you can make a big request."" "you said that I've to be in the office by 9 a.m. and out by 5 p.m..." ""if you let me go out five minutes early, I'll be very grateful."" ""Why five minutes, you can go out fifty minutes early."" ""Peon, if Mr. Dev leaves five minutes early, you need not note it down."" ""l mean Mr. Dev, please attend to the customers."" ""lt's 5 p.m., had the bus come you'd leave." "That's why, I took a taxi."" "Go and stand in the queue." ""We'll take the next bus, meanwhile lets have coffee in that restaurant."" " What will the people think?" " Let them think whatever they want!" "Lets sit there." "Which coffee will you have black or with milk?" "Two espresso coffees please!" " So you work very hard?" " l type on the machine all the time." """ " Hey, stop!" "Let me see your fingers." " Why?"" "Let me see the fingers that type so much!" "Are you looking for an excuse to hold my hand?" "And what if I say yes?" " All the girls from town are not hard working." " Really?" " Yes." "You are talking to a girl who is from a village." ""My grandmother still lives there, my parents are dead."" " My parents are dead too!" " But I have studied in this town." ""Then you are not a village belle." "In fact, you are..."" "highly educated and dedicated to your work and time." "A secretary who's at the office at 9 and returns by 5 p.m." ""And if someone tries to follow, don't hesitate to slap that person."" ""But I prefer villages to towns." "There, boys don't follow girls."" "There aren't many boys to follow anyway!" ""But I am serious, I really miss my grandmother a lot."" "And also a small thatched house close to the river." ""A well nearby, the hillocks and the lush fields..."" "Have you ever had corn?" "My mouth has started watering just hearing about it." ""l'll write to my grandmother, she will send a sack-full of it!"" "But the real fun is to break it from the fields and roast it yourself!" "We shall go on a holiday to some village which has corn fields." " Will you come with me?" " Sure!" "Hey!" "Who are you and where are you running away?" "This shower of love was lavished by Dev's second girlfriend." """ " Did you call out?" " Yes, you've dropped something, a car part perhaps."" " Where is it?" " Behind your car." """ " Please get it for me." " You take it yourself, I am busy."" ""Hey, you rogue!"" ""What are you doing, you scoundrel?"" ""Okay miss, now you can go!"" "You rascal!" "Why did you play this prank on me?" "Because of this!" "Please take a look at my clothes." ""Are you blind, can't you see there was a pothole, how can I be blamed?"" ""Just as the pipe was here, you came in front, how can I be blamed?"" "I'll call the police station and ask them to arrest you!" "The police station is that way and the phone is on this side." "Scoot from here!" ""Your car will not start until you plead to me for help, its my order!"" " Does anyone know to repair a car?" " No. - l've never sat in a car... then how can I fix the engine?" ""She is film star Kalpana, its her car number, I cannot be wrong!"" "She had slapped Johny Walker with such a great style!" "Such horrible people!" "Isn't there anyone here who can open the car bonnet and fix it?" ""l own a horse cart, madam. lf you want a ride then you are welcome!"" ""lf you want to get your car towed then I am at your service, madam!"" ""And you all, who are staring at me, what can you all do?"" ""Excuse me madam, we all watch your acting!"" ""Madam, my taxi is vacant, if you wish you can travel by it!"" "There was a time when people could do anything for a girl in distress." ""And now, people don't have any etiquettes or manners to talk."" "They all are laughing and mocking at my suffering!" ""That's like it!" "Now, I am at your service."" "Let me sit at the driver's seat." ""See, nothing was wrong, you were unnecessarily getting hassled!"" ""Thank you!" "You can leave now, get down from my car!"" ""Think once again, the engine can stop, its become attuned to me!"" ""Besides, you are drenched." "I will drop you home."" ""Don't misunderstand me, you can think that I am your chauffeur!"" "Its my humble request!" " Wear this." " Thanks but I don't want to wear this old coat." """ " You'll catch cold. - lf you are around, its bound to happen!"" "I think someone is remembering you or you are perhaps worried." "You need not worry about that!" "I am feeling embarrassed seeing your wet body and soaked clothes." " Where are you taking me?" " Wherever you wish to go." " The road to my house is behind." " The chauffeur is extremely sorry!" ""Don't make me pine anymore, look I've even made a necklace for you."" ""lts real gold, I am just waiting for your consent."" "Get the things out and tell the driver to park the car." "My coat is on your madam's shoulder." "Madam says she has thrown your old coat in soiled clothes." "You may go!" ""Nanny, heat some water for my bath!"" ""Congratulations!" "Dev, there is a good news!"" ""Your poems were not only liked, they have been published too!"" ""Look, the publisher has sent few proof copies."" "Take a look!" "He has even sent a letter for you." ""- l opened without your permission, I hope you don't mind." " No!"" """ " He is your friend." " He writes 'Dear, sir...he's called you sir!" "..."" "you'll be surprised to know that your poems have been published... they are so intense that I could not delay its publishing." "I am sure that the people who read it will go crazy!" "'" ""You aren't an ordinary man anymore, you've become a great poet, Dev Dutt!"" "The whole world will sing your praises and it will fill my pockets!" "You don't get disturbed..." ""Give me these books, I'll send it to select customers as a token."" ""l'll send it to them with my regards and yours too, do you mind?"" ""No, in fact I am thankful to you."" ""These are five copies, you can keep four for your top clients..."" "but please give one to me if you don't mind!" """ " Will you read your own poems?" " No, I am asking for someone else."" """ " For someone special." " Okay, I understand."" "Who is she?" "is she very beautiful?" "is it for the same one who is waiting for you on the road?" " Only if you permit." " Stop being so formal with me." ""From now on, we both are friends."" ""Okay!" "If you permit, I'm making a call without your permission."" "Sure but call up the one who is waiting for you on the road." "Can I speak to Miss." "Nanda?" "I have a very important work with her." " Did you recognize me?" " Yes." ""- l am Dev." " Yes." " Take a holiday, I am coming to pick you up."" " We will go to a village." " Yes." " We shall go to the corn fields." " Yes." " My mouth is already watering!" " Yes." " And I will tell you a good news there!" " Yes." " You'll be surprised to hear it." " Yes." " And one more thing..." " Yes!" " Listen..." "Who was he?" "No such call should ever come in future!" "Its against the rules of the office." ""That means, you'll write more songs and we'll publish more books!"" " l've got this book for you." " Book?" "!" " My book." " Your book?" " The first book of poems written by me." " Are you a poet?" " l do get some time to satisfy my creative instinct." "But only if I am in the mood." ""That's great, you hid this talent from me!"" " What more have you hidden from me?" " Turn the first page." ""'To Miss Nanda, from Dev'..."" "with lot of...." "Why did you leave this space vacant?" "That's because I've not been able to decide what I should write there... because...the corns have come and my mouth is watering." ""This is crisis number three, that means Dev's third girlfriend!"" "Her name is Radha Rani but her close associates call her Simi." ""'With love, from the poet and l.S. Johar."'" "Did you call their shop and ask them to send the piano immediately?" ""Yes, they said that they will deliver it today."" "Don't add milk and sugar!" ""Take a look madam, I've fixed it at the right place."" """ " You can play it if you want." " Never mind, let it be!"" "My music teacher will check it up later." ""You just need fingers to run on such a piano, it creates magic on its own!"" ""lf you or your music teacher ever have a problem, you can call for me."" ""Please wait, thank the proprietor of the store for this book on my behalf."" " l will!" " These are great songs which touch the soul!" "I don't feel like leaving the book since I have begun reading it." "The first song really is a masterpiece!" ""lt says ""Are you a dream or a reality, tell me who are you"""" ""why do you stand far away from me?" "Please come close!"""" " Even you remember it?" "!" " Actually I remember every song of this poet." "They are at my fingertips!" ""Does that mean he is your favorite poet, you like him a lot?"" " You can think that I like myself." " And your memory is quite sharp too!" "You narrated it as if it was written by you." " You are right." " l don't understand." "I mean the emotions that comprise in these songs come from this heart!" " That means..." " l am the writer of this book." """ " So, you are the poet..." " Poet Dev Dutt!"" ""Please come in, madam."" ""Dev, please attend to her."" ""Please come in madam, tell me what can I show you?"" ""What would you like to see, piano, mouth organ, guitar, drums..."" "Please come and have a look!" ""Oh!" "So you work in this place, amidst music?"" """ " What brings you here suddenly, have you bunked office?" " No!"" ""No, I've taken a holiday and I thought of meeting you."" "That piano is German and you'll not find a better piano anywhere!" """ " Only one piece is left, we aren't going to import anymore." " Right!"" """ " What is there in that corner?" " Sure, have a look!"" "If you can home early in the evening then we'll have dinner together..." ""in my room, I will cook the food and I've come here to invite you."" "This 'sitar' was played by Ravi Shankar and Vilayat Khan." "And when the famous violinist Yuri Manuel played this violin... he played it for 15 minutes and praised it for the next 15 hours!" "..." ""he said there is no musical store in the country like this, isn't it?"" "I think I like that piano." """ " Okay, you can take the piano, show it to her." " Sure!"" ""See, how I fooled him!"" "He is quite strict but now he has become my friend." " Don't forget the dinner. - l'll be there as soon as the shop closes." """ " He's here!" " l like this piano, what is the price for it?"" ""A diamond is priceless, madam!"" "Play it and show it to her... let her know what a melodious instrument it is!" ""Don't take the trouble, I'll hear it some other time."" ""Okay, thank you Mr..."" """ " Go, leave her to the door!" " Alright."" "I'll see you in the evening." ""You are a very good salesman!" "Very good, keep it up!"" "Give me this...and also 6 Kashmiri apples... and give me 6 pears and some mangoes too!" ""Are you surprised to see me here, Mr. Chauffeur?"" """ " Yes, I am. - l was passing by." "So I thought I'd buy some records here."" "Should I think its my good fortune or my musical store's?" " What do you think?" " l think that the shop has closed now..." """ " Are you going home?" " Yes, I am."" """ " Come, let me drop you today." " Where?" " Wherever you wish..."" ""your house, my house or anywhere else that you wish to go."" "Are you scared today?" "You didn't seem to be scared that day." " That day was different..." " And today is my turn!" "Come and sit." ""This is strange, you still are wearing my coat?"" ""l haven't worn it, I've just placed it on my shoulders."" "Don't you find this dirty and old anymore?" " Now I have changed my mind." " Regarding whom?" " The one whom this coat belongs!" " l think even I've changed my mind." " What does it mean?" " lt means you are smart  don't need a chauffeur... your car is functioning properly and will reach you to your destination." ""That's why, you don't need me anymore so please return back my coat..."" ""l need it more than you." "Please stop the car, I've to get down here."" "You are faster than the car!" "Let me return the favour you did on me that day." ""Take this, I've got a special present for you."" "Open it!" ""Please open it, Mr. Chauffeur."" ""Hey, this is a coat!" "What was the need for this Miss..."" ""You can call me with my first name, Kalpana."" " You're unnecessarily adding burden on me." " Why don't you wear it?" ""lts not that heavy." "Wear it, its getting cold."" ""Or like me, even you may start sneezing."" "But where are you driving off to?" "Its getting quite late." "Have patience. lt feels very good to go on a long drive." "A man tends to forget everything!" "All he does is look ahead!" "Away from the maddening crowd of people..." ""publicity, interviews, photographers..."" ""telephones, I want to run away from all of it."" "I want to run away very far!" ""Mrs. Pinto said that Dev will have dinner in your room today, is it true?"" """ " Yes, Mr. Pinto." " That means, our one dinner is saved."" ""Oh!" "So you are the famous dancer and film star, Kalpana?"" ""That is why, those people were troubling you that night."" ""l am such a fool, I should have recognized you then!"" " But I hope you aren't scared of me now." " What are you saying?" ""l was never scared. ln fact, you were the one who was scared of me that day."" """ " Are you yet in a hurry?" " No, I am not in a hurry."" " But I have an appointment." " A very important appointment?" ""No, it's not very important but I have to go!"" "Should we wait for sometime or shall we leave?" "That's upto you but its getting quite dark... aren't you scared?" "Its fine with me because I am a man... and you are girl and..." " And?" " Aren't you scared of me?" ""Are you scared of me?" "Come on, lets sit in the car, we'll go back."" ""- l am sorry I was late, actually..." " l shouldn't have invited you today."" "You perhaps had to go somewhere else today." """ " And you could not refuse me." " No, I met an old friend..."" "he bought a new car and he forcibly took me along for a drive." " This new coat looks good on you." " This has been presented by him." " How does it look?" " l said it looks very good." """ " No, you did not like it, I'll take it out!" " No, don't do that."" """ " You'll break someone's heart." " Nanda, its not what you think!"" ""Don't ask me further but be assured, I've not done anything to hurt anyone."" "And if you don't like the coat then I'll throw it." "And I promise I will return it and get back my old coat." ""l didn't tell you to do that." "Besides, I have no right to say anything."" "What relationship do we share?" "We just know each other." ""l have no objections, you please eat your food."" ""Nanda, you were right when you said that you have no right to complain."" "But you don't even have the right to shed tears." ""l cannot bear to see these tears, please don't cry!"" "Tell your madam that the man with a dirty old coat has come!" "Madam has gone for shooting and you can leave from here!" ""Watchman, let him in!"" " How come you here in the morning?" " l'm sorry I came without informing." "When did you learn these etiquettes?" "Since the time I've met you." ""Nanny, keep these things in the car and you sit at home today."" "I will go alone today." "Won't you come with me?" ""l came to collect my coat besides, we've to go for our respective work."" ""Stay with me today, come for the shooting with me."" ""There are couple of shots in the outdoor, it will be like a picnic."" "Will you do me a favour?" " Please order me!" " Please fasten my zip." " My hair comes in my way." " ls it fine?" ""Not yet, please hand over these hair pins."" ""Now, my last request is this coat."" ""Not like that, please help me to wear it."" " Now say something." " What should I say?" " Tell me that I'm looking beautiful." " Why do you want me to say that?" """ " Okay, say that I am not looking nice. - ls it necessary to say?"" ""Yes because, if you don't say, I will not feel anything."" ""Alright, I will say that you are looking very good."" """ " That's it?" " You are looking gorgeous, stunning!"" " You look amazing!" " That's it?" " Very beautiful?" " And?" " Like a celestial beauty!" " What else?" """ " Nothing more, you look absolutely unattractive and awful." " And?"" "And you like to hear your praises and I was doing just that!" "This will protect you from heat." "Will you drive or shall I?" """ " You drive because, I will go home." " Are you upset again?"" "I want to sort out things with you." "Sit in the car." """ " Do you have an appointment in the evening?" " Yes, with myself!"" ""Great, we share the same views. I too like having appointments with myself!"" ""But unfortunately, you don't seem to be happy now."" "Come close to me or the car may stop once again!" "I shall not eat you up!" """ " Was it a rehearsal of a scene?" " No, this scene is over long back."" " Where will you take me?" " Wherever you tell me or you may get scared." "It feels so peaceful!" "I feel stifled at the place where l work." "They all say that I act very well and praise me a lot!" ""l start feeling disgusted with it, have you felt disgusting with anyone?"" " l'll have to think." " Do you feel disgusted with me?" ""Don't embarrass me in fact, I am fortunate that I've met you."" "I am sitting with a celebrity like you." " l value your friendship." " And I value you!" "You are the first man who did not bow in front of me." "You did not even recognize me." ""You are an extraordinary man, you are very special."" "Watch out!" ""See, just by sitting here, you've taken me for a ride on the moon!"" "My head is spinning!" " Can I help you?" "I was watching from far." " Please help us!" ""l will help you out, you can help her!"" ""Whereas the car is concerned, none of us can take it out from this ditch."" "Are there any tall and strong men around who can help us?" " We'll pay." " Nobody is taller than me but the village is close... but nobody will come from there because a fair is going on." ""They all singing, dancing, drinking and rejoicing."" ""But you can always try, I am in a hurry." "Goodbye!"" """ " Can you hear that, follow me." " Where?" " Where the music takes us!"" " My feet are already dancing!" " The villagers may recognize you." " They'll trouble you." " Never mind!" " They are drunk!" " Never mind!" "You are in a village belle dress and are talking about drinking?" ""l am already intoxicated, just follow me!"" ""They'll harass you if they recognize you to be Kalpana, the film actress!"" "You did not come yesterday and you are late even today?" "Even I have decided not to get angry with you." "I got into a strange mess yesterday." "You will laugh when you hear it!" ""l think even tonight, you're going to get into another strange mess!"" """ " What?" " Yes." "Remember that lady who bought the piano, Radha Rani..."" ""the one whom I sent your book, she had called up."" " She was asking about you." " But I've fixed the piano myself." "is there any problem while playing it?" "There is no problem but I think you have created one!" ""You are confusing me, boss."" ""My friend, your luck has shone!"" "She is the same lady who can do wonders to people." "She is very wealthy and influential." "Looks like she is interested in you." "How can you say that?" ""l am not an amateur, I could sense it!"" "She said that there was a big party in her house and has invited you too!" "She is in love with your poems!" " She's asked you to call up." " But I don't attend parties." ""Her parties are worth seeing, they go on till wee hours of morning."" ""People keep on pouring in, why don't you call her up?"" "Call her up!" "Her number is 47239." "Can I speak to Miss Radha Rani?" "This is Dev Dutt speaking. I have your message." "Thanks for the invite." """ " But I don't think I can make it." " You cannot refuse, you have to come!"" " l have some important work in the evening." " Party is in the night." " l will be delayed in my work and..." " Don't tell me that!" "I'm personally inviting you and you turn it down without a thought?" """ " And that too, from a distance." " No, I really mean it."" ""lf you wish, I can personally come there with an invitation card."" " No!" " Then you personally come and tell me that you cannot make it." ""Alright, what time is the party?"" " The party will begin when you arrive." " Alright." ""Looks like it will be quite a crowd, I may get lost in it!"" ""You won't get lost, you will be hidden from people!"" "Now wait and watch further!" "Go and get dressed for the party!" "There is a surprise this evening." "I am going to present a very special guest to you all." " Tell us his name. - lf you'll tell his name then it won't be a surprise." "I hope its not Lord Krishna coming here in person!" "Why would that make you envious?" "I would be envious only if you would dance to this music!" " Since when are you under this misunderstanding?" " What's the hurry?" "Let the party come to its peak and let Simi's guest arrive." "Try to keep control or you may lose it as soon as he arrives!" "Here comes your special guest!" " Simi is really great!" " l've never seen her that excited." "Looks like he is really special." ""The writer of your poems, which has made a place in the hearts..."" "of publishing houses as well as critics as soon as they were printed!" " He has property worth millions." " Thank God you didn't say billions!" """ " He rules the public." " Of course not, I am public servant."" "She is a dress designer." "He protects our nation." "And he is the special correspondent of Revolutionary Indian." ""My name is Sufi, you will find me in all the bars of this city."" " And who doesn't know her?" " How are you Miss Kalpana?" " l am fine!" " Did your car reach home properly?" "I was not aware that you'll know each other so well!" """ " Yes, we know each other quite well." " Why didn't you tell me before?"" ""l know Mr. Dev, you're introducing me to the poet Mr. Dev Dutt today!"" ""Mr. Dev, why did you keep this as a secret from me?"" "That you are a great poet too!" "Its my hobby to write and sometimes I manage to write few lines!" "This is Miss Simi's greatness that she has honored me like this!" ""Mr. Dev, I think you are trapped between two women!"" ""Forgive me, its my fault." "Can I take him for sometime?"" " He can meet new people." " When will your new book be published?" " By next month." " Then we shall surely buy it!" """ " Sure!" " Why buy it, he is here, request him, he'll give it to you!"" ""l've already read it, your first song is superb!"" ""lt goes ""Are you a dream or reality." "Tell me who you are"""" "I think you should complete the verse." ""Why are you standing far away?" "Come close to me!"""" ""Simi, whom is he talking about?"" ""Wow!" "That was great, please repeat again!"" "That you can do later but first tell me how many books have you written?" """ " What?" " l mean, how much money have you earned with your writing?"" "Or do you write free of cost?" ""Sardarji, you spoke like a true businessman!"" "To earn my living I work at Merry Musical stores." "That means you are connected with music also." "Do you get influenced by music or is it the other way round?" ""Please tell us, sir."" "To enjoy music you need to have fun and vice versa!" ""And to be a poet, you need to like music and have fun too!"" "And you need such a gathering too!" "If that is so then you must be a singer and must be singing too!" ""What are you saying?" "He works in a musical store, he's not a musician."" ""Yes Mr. Dev, sing us a song!"" """ " Kalpana, do you think I can sing?" " Go ahead and sing!"" ""Alright, but is there a piano here?"" " What did you ask for?" " Oh!" "I forgot." ""This piano plays very well, do you agree?"" "That is obvious if the fingers have magic in them!" " Do you'll want to hear a lively number or..." " A lively song!" " A song where we all can dance!" " We all can whistle and hum along!" "I will sing the same song which you'll asked me to repeat." "I've written this song for an unknown woman... who is perhaps waiting for me somewhere!" "Actually you can say that I am waiting for her!" ""l want you all to join me, when I sing the beginning lines..."" "you all sing with me!" ""Wait Mr. Dev, let us first toast to your health!"" " But I don't touch drink." " l am not telling you to drink." " Drink it up without touching it!" " Let us take the glass to your lips!" ""Have it Mr. Dev, it is eagerly waiting to be consumed by you!"" ""You have created a great mood, Dev." "You are amazing, out of this world!"" """ " By saying this you will not escape, Kalpana." " You also have to dance."" ""Come on, Kalpana."" "I danced only because of you or else... I never dance like this in such public gatherings." "But you looked so glorious and stunning!" "Are you lying like before or do you really mean it?" ""No, I really mean it, believe me!"" ""Do you know, I can see a strange glimmer in your eyes."" "I shall write a poem about your lonesome eyes!" "'Why is your pretty face so gloomy?" "Why do your tresses look restless..." ""tell me my dear, why are you so tormented?"'" """ " Okay, promise me something." " Alright, I do!"" "But I must know what the promise is about!" """ " Will you have one more drink?" " No, Simi." " Kalpana, what about you?"" "Or are you intoxicated without a drink?" ""l think I should leave because, I have to attend a shooting tomorrow."" "We'll leave together." "Won't you drop me home once more?" ""No, I won't let you leave this early?" "Tonight, I have the right over you."" "I will drop you back home in my car." ""She is right, Dev." "Simi, I shall take your leave now."" "Thanks for a wonderful evening." ""l'll always remember it!" "No Simi, don't take the trouble of coming out."" " l will go alone." " But atleast take your shawl." "I had mustered up the courage and wanted you to promise me something." ""But I'll talk about it later, this topic is incomplete..."" ""someday, I shall surely complete it!"" ""Nanda, are you angry with me?"" ""l am very happy, more than you are!"" ""You will be famous, the whole town will hum your songs..."" "won't this make me happy?" ""Nanda, whenever you are with me I feel that I don't fear anything."" ""As though you can alone, protect me from this world!"" ""That is why I am scared to go to this party, will you accompany me?"" "It would be better if you attend this party alone." "But I can tell them that I've got a very special friend along with me!" ""No, it be better if you go..."" "and I shall stay here and pray for your safety!" "Your empty glass will be upset!" ""Don't give me more Simi, I may get blatant."" ""Alright, I shall take one sip from your glass."" """ " See, it is less now." " l've had enough!"" ""My lips have touched the glass, now you'll enjoy it more!"" "Where are you going early in the morning?" " l have a terrible headache!" " Did they ask you to sleep in these clothes?" """ " My head is bursting, Nanda." " its getting late to work."" ""l'm not going for work, on the way tell my boss that I'm not well..."" "and I will not attend office today." ""Alright, I will lie for your sake!"" "Every night I'll await you because that's what you expect from me!" "And every night you will return back drunk... and I will help you to your room and make you lie down on your bed... and the next day you'll again have a headache and I'll lie to your boss..." ""that you are not well but for how long will this go on, Dev?"" "I'll not hide anything from you." "I'll not deny that I had alcohol... and I had so much that I still feel intoxicated." ""And I am sure that I'll never have it, not because you don't like it..."" "but I don't like the hangover and the lie that you have to speak for me!" ""And next time, I won't make you wait for me."" ""lf l am not returning back, I shall inform you in advance."" "You are free to do as you please!" "You are a renowned poet." "You and I belong to two different worlds." "This is exactly what binds me to you." ""Your tears that look like pearls, they can never take me away from you!"" ""Okay leave me, I've to go to office."" ""l've washed and ironed your shirt, wear it if you go to office."" "I am not going and I will not even let you go." "It won't make a big difference if you take a leave from work today." "Why are you making me as irresponsible as you?" ""l plead to you, if you wish I can go down on my knees too!"" ""Try this one, it is sweeter."" " Will you tell me something?" " Ask me." " Promise me that you will not lie." " About what?" "Why don't you get married?" " Married?" " Yes." " With whom?" "Why does a man get married?" "Get married to any girl you like." "Get married to the girl who dropped you home last night... or the one who had presented you that expensive coat." "It seems you have seen those girls." "I happened to see them but why are you getting so offended?" ""You can like anyone. its your wish and choice, who can stop you?"" " Are you being sarcastic?" " Why should I do that?" "You said that I am a good friend of yours who is also your neighbor." "And also the one with whom you share your feelings and relax." ""You've spoken the truth, Nanda. I can speak about my feelings only with you."" ""And when you aren't around, I miss you..."" ""and when you are there I feel lost, I missed you at the party last night."" "So easily you have expressed your feelings." "Trust me!" ""Then why don't you tell me once..." "Okay, forget it!"" " Don't leave it incomplete!" " Talk something else. - l'll complete it." "You probably want to know why I haven't ever said that I love you..." ""l want to speak a lot, Nanda."" "But before we commit to each other... we should think about it once again!" ""Carried away by emotions, we shouldn't make such promises..."" "that we cannot look up to each other later." "If love is not the greatest truth in life... then there is no other greatest deceit in this world!" "You harass me a lot." "There is a storm of emotions within me which is increasing with time... I wonder when it will end!" "If once I get the answer from these voices within me then I can tell you.." "that I really love you and will you marry me?" "I will help you to find the man of your dreams." ""First search for the woman of your dreams, Mr. Poet!"" "Look at the condition you are in." ""Okay, let make a deal!" "we will search soul mates for each other."" "Find me a girl who is extraordinary despite being ordinary!" "Who said this to me?" "..." "Kalpana." "Are you looking for a soul mate in Kalpana?" ""Don't ask me to reveal the secret, or else..."" "you may know all the secrets about me." "Did you read my poems?" ""l have it here, on my fingertips!" "I am in love with them."" "Do you know whom I am in love with?" "You don't wish to reveal your secret." "I shall write one more book of poems and I shall dedicate it to you... with lot of good wishes from me!" "I think that you need a friend who can hold your hand and take you... to the heights of success where the greatest poets would like to reach!" ""You can hold the hand of this well wisher, think of me as a friend..."" ""and you will get money, contacts, inspiration, everything!"" ""Hearing you has made me thirsty, I shall have one more drink!"" "I want to tell you a secret but don't reveal it to anyone." "I am drinking for the second time and I feel that life is incomplete... if one does not drink!" "You also have one sip." "The same way as you had sipped the first time... and reduced the drink from my glass." ""l have started sharing your drinks, don't ever forget it."" "So what were you talking about the great poets and... also that I have the right to be the greatest poet!" "I want you to come to Kashmir with me to attend a cultural festival." ""Writers, singers, poets, all are going to participate in this festival."" "I want you also to participate and read out your poems there." "It will be relayed from All India Radio and get a newspaper coverage..." " You will get famous overnight!" " Please wait!" ""My head is already spinning, lets drink one more to this!"" ""The great poet of India, Dev Dutt Anand will consume the whole bottle!"" ""Simi, drop me home."" ""First tell me that you'll come to Kashmir, I'll make the arrangements."" """ " Will we fly?" " Yes, we'll go by plane."" "Now Mr. Rashiddudin Wahid Lucknowi will present a sonnet to you..." "The verse is..." ""'For all my love, I only received wounds"""" ""l have enjoyed the treatment my lover meted out to me"""" "I'm in a daze" ""l have dug up things I shouldn't"""" "That was really great!" "Now Mr. Narmada Shankar will present his poetry to you." ""Mr. Narmada Shankar, please begin!"" ""'The fate of love is predestined, the music of romance is melodious..."" "the destination of my life is your kohl lined eyes... every moment of parting is agonizing and every moment of union is immortal." "Every path of my life is dedicated to your memories!" "'" " That was good!" " Thank you!" ""Now listen to Mr. Dev Dutt with 'Your Songs"""" " l've heard that he is a known poet." " He has poetry for every situation." "We'll know in sometime!" ""Friends, nor am I Urdu literate nor a Sanskrit scholar."" "I can narrate simple poetry pertaining to the current times." "I speak the language of the masses and emote as per their likes!" "My heart knows no religion... I am an Indian and my heart is like any other human being!" ""Enjoy yourself, O heart"" ""Enjoy yourself, O heart..." "it's time to take in the view"""" ""To spend a few days in Kashmir has one crazy about Kashmir arrived"""" "Regret not that I have been lost" "Regret not that I have been lost" ""ln this heaven of yours, I have arrived"""" "Where do you hail from?" "'What can a free man like me tell you... my address is where l am seated..." ""l am a poet and if love prevails anywhere, my destination lies there!"'" """ " Sir, please sing this for us." " Yes, please sing!"" "'A song is the one that creates a magic when sung..." ""and when it mingles with nature, it creates an earth shattering impact!"'" " Please sing it for us!" " Don't you sing your verses?" " How many things should I thank you for?" " Why?" "Whatever that is happening is because of you!" "My coming to Kashmir and participating in the function... the success of this function..." " And?" "And also this warm coat which has been gifted by you." ""lf l wouldn't have it, I would freeze to death here!"" "I won't let you die." "Lets go to Gulmarg for two days." "I've heard that its snowing there and its looks very beautiful!" " We'll ski there." " Even my forefathers never skied!" ""- l will teach you." " Besides this, what else will you..."" " What else besides this?" " Nothing." ""Shall we go, you and me, to see the magnificent snow  splendid sunlight?"" "We'll have a great time if all four of us get together!" "You said that we'll have a great time but you were wrong." "The right saying is 'it will be fun if we two will get together.'" " Are you trying to say something?" " l mean when we both are together... then the snow and sunlight is not important." " What do you want?" " l want that we should go indoors." " We'll sit in front of the fire." " You carry on." "I have some other plans." "It feels good to be close to the fire and you." """ " Are you feeling warm?" " Little, but your hands are very cold!"" ""No, it has become cold with your touch."" "is that so?" "Touch me and see if I am warm or cold?" ""Leave my hand, I am talking about your heart!"" ""l am talking of this place, you are absolutely cold here!"" "Colder than the snow outside." ""lts time to sleep, good night!"" """ " You are already saying good night?" " Yes, you'll never be satisfied."" "But its not right to be alone with a strange man... at this hour in the night!" "I think you have suddenly started getting scared of me." ""Yes, I am scared of you and myself!"" ""l'll take back my words, when I'm in my warm cozy bed, I'll tell you then."" " How do you feel?" " Why did you do that?" " l haven't done anything." " Why did you leave me in a dilemma?" " Try to find your destination." " Do you think I will?" ""Try to look for an aid, you may reach your destination."" ""My aids aren't helping me in fact, they are attracting me towards them!"" "Then listen to them and make your mind strong... move ahead or you may lose your path!" ""You perhaps are right, I should do that!"" ""Or else, I may lose my path!"" ""Dev, I cannot sleep."" "I don't know about you but the whole night I've been waiting for you here!" ""Simi, the words are on my lips but I..."" "I will not say anything now." " You are a coward." ""You perhaps are right, I cannot say anything."" ""l cannot decide what I should do, tell whom and what I should tell!"" """ " But I'll surely say..." " Forget it, even I am upset because of you!"" ""The problem is we both are upset, the feelings are on both the sides..."" "the difference is that you can stifle your emotions... and the feelings within me are adding to my confusion!" ""Give me sometime. lf l am around, I will come to you with an answer..."" "and if I don't return then assume I will never come back." ""You can leave if you want, I will not wait for you!"" "I am just asking for a few days!" " ls it a goodbye or will we meet again?" " We will meet again!" "This song is recorded 4 days back in Srinagar..." ""first we present the song of a great poet, Mr. Dev Dutt."" ""Your room is open perhaps, someone is waiting for you."" " Who could it be?" " We could not refuse the person." ""Should I send some drinks up to your room?" "I mean, whisky, brandy..."" "Aren't you surprised to find me at this hour... alone in your room?" "But you were busy." "So were you but see how I have come here without a second thought." ""Remember, I left something incomplete that night at Simi's party."" " l have come to complete that." " Lets have some tea first." " l'll the waiter." " Forget all that and you come here." "Let me look closely how beautiful you are looking." "You are blushing like a rose but your eyes have a shadow of loneliness." " What were you doing here?" " Nothing much." "I have been shedding tears in front of the camera in Pehalgam." " How did you know I was here?" " l heard your magical song... and that drew me here!" ""l am very lonely and unhappy, Dev."" "I am scared that I will lose you." " Please help me!" " But what can I offer you?" ""l can't give you wealth or fame, what will you get from me?"" ""Dev, I don't want anything. lf you become mine, I'll get everything."" "Such a thing has never happened to me!" ""Just tell me one thing, will you accept me, Dev?"" """ " Nanda, you said he is in Kashmir." " He came back four days back."" "Why is there a lock on his door if he is back?" """ " He must be on his way here." " Yes, I am sure!"" "I just came to enquire about him." ""Don't cry, Kalpana!" "I cannot bear to see you crying."" "I like you a lot. I'll always be there whenever you are alone." "I'll never let you be unhappy." "Or these forlorn eyes will always stare at me and make me restless!" "Give me some days..." ""if I meet you, my answer will be yes and if I don't meet..."" "think that I will never meet you!" "is Miss Simi at home?" "Has she gone to Kashmir?" "And you don't know when she will return?" "Dev's irresponsible attitude is strange!" ""ls Miss Kalpana at home?" "Oh, she's gone to Kashmir!"" "And you don't know when she will return." ""Simi and Kalpana, both are missing and so is Dev!"" ""This is confusing!" "Secretary, is there a phone in Dev's boarding house?"" "Excuse me!" ""Welcome!" "You've come after long,I've reserved that German piano for you!"" " When will you take it?" " Mr. Dev..." " He'll come to give it!" "We cannot function without him!" "I've come to ask about Mr. Dev and not the piano!" " When is he returning from Kashmir?" " Even I am confused about that." "I have no idea when he went and when he will return back." "But you?" "...." "Are you..." "listen..." ""This is strange!" "Simi, Kalpana and now..."" ""Miss, please tell me your name!"" " You haven't slept yet?" " l was waiting for you." "Why didn't you come to may room as you always do and say... that you are back and I shouldn't be worried!" "Its very late so I thought I shouldn't disturb you." "Didn't you think of the sleepless nights I've spent thinking of you?" "Every moment I spent waiting for you to return." "Even I have spent many sleepless nights." ""Tell me the truth, how many times did you think of me before sleeping?"" ""Please Nanda, go back to your room, I am tired and I want to sleep!"" ""What is the matter, Dev?" "I've never seen you so depressed ever before."" ""Come, I will straighten your room and give me this coat, I will..."" ""For God's sake, leave me alone and don't touch this coat!"" "I will never say anything now!" "I will never even come in your way!" " What are you doing?" " l am packing my bags." " Why?" " l will leave by the first train in the morning." " Where?" " To my village!" " When will you return back?" " There is no need to return anymore!" " Are you leaving yourjob?" " l am not concerned with it anymore!" " Won't you miss this town?" " No!" """ " Won't you come back even if I call you?" " No, I will not!"" ""This is your book, it would be better if it is with you!"" "You will not go to your village!" ""Enough, Dev!" "The story is over, don't cheat yourself anymore!"" " l am not cheating myself!" " Then perhaps you are cheating me." ""Nanda, I am not cheating you, myself or anyone but..."" "it could be that my heart is deceiving me!" "I can't understand the dilemma within me and nothing is within my control..." ""give me some time to get hold of myself, I am losing control!"" "Nothing will change!" "It will keep on repeating forever!" "I would be better if I leave this place forever!" ""Nanda, I ask you one last time to stop. I'll never stop you again!"" "Then you can leave me and go to your village forever!" ""Mr. Dev, I'm tired of searching you, there are 2 telegrams for you."" "I received them in the evening." "'Won't you meet me for one last time?" "'" "'l am sure you have reached safely!" "'" ""'Won't you meet me for one last time?" "From your unhappy, Kalpana."'" ""'You must have reached safely, awaiting your return, your Simi."'" "'You are a coward." "Decide for once and make your mind strong..." ""or else, you will fall apart!"'" ""'lnspite of being an ordinary person, you are extraordinary!"' 'l love you!" "' 'l shall never come in your way!" "'" "'May God always keep you happy!" "This story will go on forever..." ""it will begin, end and begin again!"'" ""'l love you, Dev!"'" "'l will never come in your way!" "'" ""Welcome, sir." "Please come in!"" "See the solution of all your problems in the crystal ball!" "It is a game of destiny and you can get control of it!" "One more!" "You idiot!" "Where were you all these days?" "You should have written a note informing me that you are on a holiday." ""l would have forgiven you, your bank account is multiplying."" "Do you know how many books have been sold?" "And the money is pouring in your bank account!" """ " One more for him." " You are strange, I am giving you good news..."" "and you have no reaction on your face?" ""Answer my question, are you married or a bachelor?"" "Sometimes I am a married man and sometimes I am a bachelor." "I have divorced twice and looking out for a third wife." "But I reached to the conclusion that marriage is just like..." ""a delicious sweet dish if you don't eat you repent,if you eat you repent!"" "What would you do in my place?" "I'd devour the entire sweet dish specially if its in a golden platter!" "You can take away the golden platter and return back the empty plate." " You really look upset. - its not only one problem that I'm facing." "I have three problems." "I've no idea which problem I should accept and which one I should leave!" ""Listen to me, my dear friend, you'll have to face many such problems."" "God selects few for this and you are one of them!" "But if you get upset then you won't have work and we won't have money." ""Money will not shower upon us." "Come on, drink it up!"" "I'll just make a phone call." ""Remember one more thing, a wife is the one who makes life hell or heaven!"" ""Make use of your friends experiences, think will a cool mind..."" "so that you can see things more clearly!" "Welcome!" ""ln some time, your future will be in front of you!"" "You'll get a clear picture of what the future holds for you!" "Will I get a glass of water?" "Get water!" " What is your problem?" " Nobody can help me to solve my problems." ""- l will have to solve it myself." " That you will surely do, Mr. Dev."" "I will only help you." """ " You have more than one problem." " Yes, I have three problems."" """ " Lets solve it one by one, which is the foremost problem?" " A woman."" " Second problem?" " A woman" " Third problem?" " A woman." ""You seem to have quite beautiful problems, you are a lucky man!"" "The world has always revolved around this problem and always will!" ""Right from the evolution of a man, that is why they are called beauties!"" "But why do you think they are problems?" "Because they are 3 and I can't decide which one should be my life partner." "See the consequences of being entangled with your first problem." "See what you will have to face at the hands of this woman." """ " But sir, my fees!" " How much is your fees?"" " Thirty rupees for three problems." " And ten rupees for a glass of water." ""Here, you can take all of this!"" ""Nanda, where are you?"" ""Nanda, I am back." "I have come back!"" ""Nanda, I have made a decision and I've come to take you!"" "If our love is true then please answer me!" ""Nanda left a hour back, Mr. Dev."" " Where did she go?" " She has left this place forever!" "She's left forever!" "But where did she go?" " She's gone to her village." " Which village?" "Where is it?" " She did not tell us." " You should be knowing her village!" "Did she go alone or someone came to pick her up?" ""She packed her bags, called for a taxi, paid her rent and said goodbye!"" " But..." " She even said that tell goodbye to Dev on my behalf." "She even said tell Dev not to look for me." "And now wonder which train she must have boarded." ""Enough, Dev!" "The story is over."" "Its better that I leave this place forever!" ""Nanda, where do I search you now?"" ""You said that wherever I am, you will always pray for me."" ""Where are your prayers?" "Where are you, Nanda?"" "Nanda has gone to the fields to eat the maize!"