For your EYES Only!!!

Your eyes speaks thousand words, those sparkling eyes have a lot to tell. Sometimes when lips are sealed and words fail, it’s your eyes which emotes and it emotes beautifully…




And, sometimes, your eyes just plays with mine, a constant hide and seek between our eyes. There’s a never ending thirst in your eyes, an endless search for me..




And, then your eyes reveals a mystery!! Those mysterious, scorned looks makes me feel your pain. Your eyes narrates the pain of being stranded in a loney journey, those deserted looks makes me wonder your apathy!!!



And, sometimes, your eyes makes me feel on TOP of the WORLD. Your eyes gives me the feeling of a victory!! Indeed, you have the most beautiful eyes in the world…



Sometimes, your eyes have been an inspiration!!! Your eyes reveals all the wordly woes of life!! Your eyes makes me realize the worth of GIVING!! Without your eyes, I would have never understood what it means to be with the people who are not the blessed ones!!!



And, then seeing those tears in your eyes, my heart sinks. Some pain pricks you day and night and that brings those pearls flow from your eyes, trust me, those pearls are precious to me



If BEAUTY lies in the EYES of the beholder, then your EYES makes me beautiful. If ever I adorn myself with all my glory, then it’s for your EYES only to see!! it’s your EYES which makes my world beautiful…



Every morning when I wake up and open my eyes to see you sleeping with your eyes closed, my eyes glitters!! There’s a sense of belongingness in your eyes…and truly, IT JUST TAKES ONE LOOK and I AM blinded BY YOUR EYES!!

My Tryst with FAILURE

I still remember the joy of getting a job in one of the biggest brands of the world after completing my MBA. I could visualize a picture perfect career and a picture perfect life. Staying and working in a city like Pune, that too in such a big company was a dream come true for me. 3rd July 2006 was the D-Day for me, when I took those baby steps inside the organization to build a strong foundation for my career.Right from the first day, I knew where I had to go and once I reach, nothing can deter me to stop and achieve success.

Right from day one, I put my blood and soul to my work, took initiatives for the team which perhaps no one would have taken in that team before, took part in major organizational initiatives, yes, I was one of those few people who managed to maintain good relations with all the BU Heads and even with the CEO of the company, constantly giving my feedback and involving myself in those initiatives. 1 year passed and because of my good work and my relations with the BU Heads and most of the senior managers, I was nearing to my goal, joining the most prestigious group of the organization. Yes, even the BU Head showed interest to hire me because he could see potentital in me to make it big. After nearly 1.5 years, my manager came to know about it that the BU Head of the other group is interested to take me in his team and by then, I could see the fruit of my hard work.

But things were not so simple as I thought. My manager probably had other things in his mind. My transition process to the other group started. I was introduced to the client, briefed on my roll, my VISA process started for UK Travel for 6 months and the joining date was given to me (14th August 2007). I was so happy seeing my dreams coming true. I was on the seventh heaven, feeling ecstatic of my success. The day I was about to shift to the group, my manager wrote a mail with just one line to the BU Head “Since the day, Ashutosh have heard that he is shifting to the other group, he has stopped working for my team and taking initiatives” which was so untrue. A team for which I had given my blood and soul, made sure to achieve more than 100% customer satisfaction, how could my manager do this to me?? Suddenly, my process got stopped. Things went haywire. Suddenly, I was so helpless, all my career dreams got shattered, I was in the midst of nowhere. I was stranded alone on a journey which had no destination. The FAILURE was so deep that till now, it has left ugly scars on my career. Yes, it was a humiliation for me, a defeat to my hard work and confidence. I had no option but left the organization after 2 months. Since then, I am leading a nomadic life in search of success, but everytime I had a rendezvous with failure. After leaving job, I went to Mumbai, joined a very small firm, but then I was asked to leave after 5 months. I was one of those first victims of world recession.

And, then I again shifted to Pune to work for a mid sized organization, but then, my destiny seems not to favour me, since it was a major automobile and manufacturing concern and things were not so good in the Automotive and Manufacturing scenario, I again had to leave Pune and finally I am here in Chennai. I still don’t know where am I heading, but sometimes I feel, had I got a chance to work for my dream group in my first organization, things would have been so good. Like every other young guy who join their first organization with aspirations in their mind and see it getting successful, I was not one of them.

Last 4 years, I am roaming, here and there with a hope to meet success someday. But, failures seems to be a part and parcel of my life. A nightmare which never seems to end, haunts me till now and perhaps, will continue to haunt till I die. This is one failure which I can never wipe it off from my life!!!

The Eyes that YEARN(Nayan Tarse)-Story- FINAL PART

31st December 2008 10 am, Tuhin's House

Tuhin lying on his bed and doing some sketches of Tretya. Suddenly, someone from behind comes and close his eyes. There is a smile on Tuhin's face :) and he is ecstatic that the day has come when he can say all his feelings to her...

Tuhin: Great to see you here, Tretya
Tretya: This is not fair, everytime, you recognize me...even if your eyes are closed
Tuhin: I don't need eyes to recognize you...You are one whom I know since childhood. We have shared almost everything, our successes, failures, joys and sorrows...
Tretya:Seems as if it's yesterday...

Tuhin gets up from his bed and hides the sketches behind his back.......

Tretya: That's why I wanted to share the biggest moment of my life with you. I have a SURPRISE for you!!
Tuhin: Well, well..even I have a SURPRISE for you!!
Tretya: Okay, let's close our eyes and say together that we have been waiting to say....
Tuhin: Okay, 1, 2, 3 GO....
Tretya: I love TAPISH Tuhin: I love YOU

Suddenly, both of them open their eyes in a shock!!! There's tears in Tuhin's eyes and the sketches that he was hiding from Tretya are lying on the floor. Tretya can't believe her eyes that Tuhin loves her because she considers him as her one of the great friends....

Tretya: I am sorry Tuhin, didn't know that you....
Tuhin: No, it's OK. I am happy because you are happy. Hey, I am a cool guy, why am I crying??

Saying this, he wipes off his tears...

Tuhin: I am happy...very happy. And, this is not fair, when are you introducing me to TAPISH?? I am such an idiot..You are one of my best friends. We are so different from each other, I am an idiot..I am sure, since you have chosen Tapish, he must be a perfect man. You always looked for perfection!! You tried to so hard to bring a perfection in me, but I always turned out to be a carefree....
Tretya: Tuhin, I know, when you are emotional, you talk a LOT....I am sorry TUHIN.....

Tuhin: I want to be alone...Can I meet you later??
Tretya: Yeah Sure..Take care TUHIN...(saying this, she leaves)

31st December 2008, Lucknow University, 11:30 am

Inside the college campus, somewhere on a bench, sitting alone, Trishna is waiting for TUHIN to come...

Suddenly, Tuhin comes from back and puts his hand on Trishna's back...Trishna turns and shocked to see tears in Tuhin's eyes...

Trishna:What happened??

Tuhin hugs Trishna and breaks down....

Tuhin: My first love remained incomplete....She loves someone else.....Treyta is not mine...

Listening this, Trishna couldn't help but speechless..There's tears in her eyes....

And, someone else sees Tuhin hugging Trishna. He cannot believe his eyes that the only lady whom he loves is in somebody else's arms. He is fiery, angry and in a mood of revenge. He cannot take INFIDELITY as an answer.Everything is upside down for him. He has only one thought in his mind, "If Trishna can't be HIS, she cannot be anyone else's LOVE"...He leaves the place...

Trishna: Tuhin, just be calm. It's not necessary that the person we love should also love us...If we have loved any person truly, then we should be happy for him/her.

31st December 2008, 5pm

Phone rings....

Trishna: Hello

Tapish: Tapish here..

Trishna: Long time...How are you?? I came to know about your father's sudden demise..sorry about that..good to hear you..
Tapish: There are lot of things because of which we feel sorry!! Even, I am sorry for something. But, you know, somethings happens for good. I am organizing a small party at HOTEL PASSION tonight to celebrate my success and want you to be there..
Trishna:Tapish, I am sorry, but I am really not well and I don't think, I will be able to make it..
Tapish: We are talking to each other after almost 3 months, I have been through HELL in those 3 months. Can't you come for sometime to be with me and celebrate my success..
Trishna:Okay, I will be there!!

Tapish hangs on!! Takes out the revolver from his drawer...
Tapish to HIMSELF: Don't worry Trishna, I will not make you feel SORRY henceforth.....

31st December,2008 HOTEL PASSION, 11:30 pm

Everyone is having a good time at the party. Trishna is standing alone in a corner. Tretya and Tuhin are standing together. Tretya waiting for TAPISH to come so that she can tell her feelings to him and introduce TUHIN to TAPISH...

There's a song playing....

"AAJ KI RAAT, HONA HAI KYA, KHONA HAI KYA, PAANA HAI KYA" (DON)

Suddenly, TAPISH enters the hall, approach towards Trishna, hold her hand and drags her...Trishna tried to free herself from his clutches but helpless. She tries to revolt but by the time she can do that, Tapish forcefully takes her towards the lift. Tretya and Tuhin notices Tapish dragging Trishna and follows him...

31st December,2008 HOTEL PASSION,Room No. 301 11:45 pm

Tapish along with Trishna enters the room and TAPISH takes out his revolver.

Trishna: What are you doing, TAPISH?? Are you mad??
Tapish: Yes, I am MAD. I loved you, yes, I loved you..but you betrayed me.
Trishna: What are you saying? Leave me..or else I will shout..
Tapish: HAHAHA...who will listen to you?? Everyone is busy enjoying for new year..there's loud music..no one can hear you...
Trishna tries to get up and goes near the door but is stopped by TAPISH...
Tapish: How can you even think of loving some other guy in my absence? I cannot see you going to someone else leaving me. I will KILL you and myself...

Suddenly, Tuhin bangs the door open and enters the room with Tretya...

Tuhin: Stop man...Put that gun down...
Tapish: OHH, so, Trishna, you have brought your lover with you in the party...
Tretya: Tapish!!! Don't take any bold step in anger..put that gun down...
Tapish: Who the HELL are you?? I am in LOVE with TRISHNA..And, I cannot see her loving someone else...
Tuhin: You are mad..and suddenly, Tuhin approaches Tapish and there is a tussle...there is a gun shot...

Trishna: (shouts) TUHIN!!

As soon as she approach towards TUHIN..running....there's another gun-shot...

Trishna falls on the ground...

Seeing all this happening, Tretya tries to snatch the revolver from TAPISH....

TAPISH: Leave me Tretya...
Tretya: You are a killer!!! I am not going to leave you...Give that gun to me...

Tapish: F*** Off!!! And, Tapish pushes Tretya on the ground....and fires a gun-shot on her too.....

Tuhin is unconscious lying on the bed, Tretya lying on the ground with blood oozing out from her body and Trishna screaming with pain. Suddenly, Tapish realizes that he has actually killed TRISHNA....Trishna's eyes are full with tears and she is gasping for breath....Tapish run towards Trishna and hold her in his arms...

Tapish: I am sorry TRISHNA....forgive me...I had become mad seeing you in Tuhin's arms..I couldn't see the sight

Trishna: Yes, you are true that I love Tuhin but Tuhin loves Tretya...and, Tretya loves YOU!!! It's unfortunate that though everyone loved each other, whatever remained in the END is only HATE!!

Tapish is shocked to hear this..He cannot believe his ears... Police enters the room and asks Tapish to surrender...

Suddenly, THERE's ANOTHER GUNSHOT from Tapish's revolver.....

The Eyes that YEARN(Nayan Tarse)-Story-Part 3

The first time Trishna sees Tuhin, all her anger just melts. She sees the ever charming smiling face of Tuhin holding his ears, sitting on his bike. The chocolate boy Tuhin surely knows how to impress girls. Tuhin gets down from his bike and approach Trishna.

Tuhin: Yaar, galti ho gayi (Sorry, I made a mistake), it’s pouring heavily and the roads are water-clogged. You can hardly see anything. Even, someone splashed mud on me and I made the same mistake with you.
Trishna: It’s ok, I understand
Tuhin: No, No…I have made a mistake and there is a punishment for every mistake. Let me give you a coffee treat in the canteen, anyway, it’s raining and I think a coffee is the best way to start a conversation, you know, today is my first day in the college, and you are the first person I am meeting and see how we meet….
Trishna: Hold on!! My god, you speak so much…
Tuhin: Yeah, I make a lot of nonsense sometimes, but I will keep my mouth shut and you sit on my bike..
Trishna: And, what made you think, I will say YES to your coffee treat.
Tuhin: Common, I am paying the bill. And, yeah, you can order 1-2 burgers if you want. I know you will not say a “No”.
Trishna: (Smiling) Let’s go…anyway, I am hungry. I think, I will also have some sandwiches..
Tuhin: You have to pay for sandwiches. Seems, you are in a mood to punish me, aaj hi pocket money khatam ho jaayega (Seems I will have no pocket money left after this treat)..

In the canteen, Tuhin and Trishna talks as if they know each other since ages. They instantly strike a chord. Days pass, and slowly, Tuhin and Trishna become good friends. Even if there is no reason for them to talk, still they sit and talk about anything and everything in this world. Tuhin’s smile is enough for Trishna for her to bunk her lectures sometimes and go with Tuhin and enjoy paanipuris. Trishna never says “No” to Tuhin and Tuhin always makes Trishna comfortable. For Tuhin, Trishna is just a good FRIEND but for Trishna, Tuhin is just not a friend anymore. She realizes that feelings have started creeping for Tuhin but Tuhin unaware of Trishna’s feelings is eagerly waiting to give a surprise because he feels that Trishna is his best friend with whom he can share the biggest moment of his life…

3rd December 2008

On the other end, TAPISH takes over the GUPTA clan after his father’s death. He has not been to college in the last 4 months. Things suddenly takes a U-turn for Tapish and he has to look after his family, GUPTA empire and politics. He is unaware of the events in the college, about Trishna and Tuhin’s friendship. One thing which is in his agenda and keeping him occupied is to fight for a property in Kanpur. Tapish’s father always dreamt of using the property for building an university but it has been illegally occupied by one of the high profile politicians. Tapish immediately needs to leave for Kanpur to meet the lawyer who will be fighting his case.

Enters TRETYA JHA

Tretya Jha is one of the leading lawyers of the city. Smart, Intelligent and someone who can think and play her game wisely. She is one woman who hates to see “FAILURE” in her life. Young, energetic and shrewd at the sametime, Tretya knows to make the right moves at the right time.

5th December 2008, 11 am, Tretya’s Office

Tapish: May I come in??
Tretya: Sure, please
Tapish: I am Tapish Gupta….( suddenly tretya interrupts)
Tretya: Tapish gupta, 3rd year, Arts student, lucknow University, only son of late Tanishq Gupta, fighting for a property case against politician DHANESH TIWARI…
Tapish: (speechless) I am impressed…
Tretya: So am I.. have heard a lot about you. Pehle suna tha, aaj dekh bhi liya (I heard about you in the past, and now I have seen you too).
Tapish: I didn’t know I am so famous
Tretya: Some people don’t know their worth and some people think themselves priceless and powerful enough, Dhanesh Tiwari is on the latter side. We just have to exchange two places, bring you on the Priceless side of the game and make Dhanesh worthless. Elections are near and I can surely make a difference!!! DEAL???
Tapish: DEAL( with a smile on his face)
Tretya: Relax then, the hearing is after 5 days and Dhanesh is going to have a tough time. We will be meeting often to discuss the details of the case. Hope you don’t have a problem..
Tapish: My pleasure..See you….

Tapish and Tretya often meets regarding the case and slowly Tretya develops a liking for Tapish. For a strong woman like her, she needs a man who can support her and give her a mental high. Tapish is young, ambitious and has a rugged persona which surely charms Tretya. Apart from that, getting associated with the GUPTA empire is definitely an honor for every woman. Tretya has her plans intact. The only way she can win the trust of Tapish is to win his case. She puts her heart and soul into the case and puts every evidence in the court and confuse her opponent lawyer with her statements. Finally, Tapish wins the case and gets his property back.

25th December 2008

Tapish: Thanks a lot Tretya. Without your help, I don’t think, this would have been possible considering the intricacies of the case
Tretya: This calls for a celebration!!
Tapish: I have decided to arrange a grand party on 31st December and you are invited. Hoping to see you.
Tretya: Definitely!!!

Saying this, Tapish leaves and goes to his room. Laying on a sofa, something suddenly strikes his mind. yes, it’s definitely Trishna in his mind. He feels guilty of not being able to spend ample amount of time with Trishna and let her know about his feelings. He decides to convey her feelings on the party day itself and make her his partner for the rest of his life.

Mobile rings…..

Tuhin: Hello

Lady at the other end: Surprise!!!! I am coming to Lucknow on 31st Dec.
Tuhin: Wow!!! You don’t know how happy I am…
Lady at the othe end: Well, there is a big SURPRISE for you waiting….
Tuhin: You never know, I might surprise you that day..
Lady at the other end: Let’s see….and she hangs on…

FOUR FRAMES

1ST FRAME: TAPISH lying on sofa and dreaming of TRISHNA….

2nd FRAME: TRISHNA getting wet in the rain and playing in the mud with the ecstacy of TUHIN

3rd FRAME: TUHIN biking on lonely roads in the night thinking of TRETYA and dreaming of proposing her in the New Year night…

4th FRAME: TRETYA sipping wine in her room and thinking about her future with TAPISH…..

Everyone has a surprise to give to each other, so does their DESTINY…

(to be continued)

Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction. If any characters, places or incidents bears any resemblance to anyone, then it’s purely coincidental and unintentional.

This is Ashutosh, your FRIEND for LIFE!!

Sometimes, we wonder what makes us special?? Is it our intelligence that speaks volumes or good looks that makes people go weak down their knees? We would have appreciated ourselves million times standing infront of the mirror and sometimes, would have loathed for not being near to perfection. So, today, I got a chance to ask myself, what makes ME special?? And, there was this one answer which resonated, it’s the PEOPLE around me, my FRIENDS who makes me special and have made me the way I am.

I have never really made an effort to be with the people, some I knew and some being complete strangers to me. It’s always the circumstances and perhaps, the faith of other people because of which I have made a difference in their lives, which in turn made a difference to my life. For some, I am their FAMILY, for some, I am just a source of INSPIRATION, for some, I am a CONFIDANT and for some I am someone with whom they can share all their worries. With millions of people around me everyday, there are some who BELIEVE in me. I have never really thought of whether the person would remember me once he/she is away from me, whether the person will value me in the future or ever appreciate the memories once he/she is at the other side of the fence. The only thought that comes to my mind is whether I would be happy remembering the person whom I once helped in my life, whether I would value myself when I look at my past, whether I would be able to bring a smile on my face appreciating the memories. And, the answer is YES.

Every single moment of my effort have been praised, recognized and remembered. What can I ask more? On a lonely journey called “LIFE”, these are the people who travel with you, might not be forever, but at times when you just need someone besides you. From the journey of UNKNOWN- STRANGERS-ACQUAINTANCE- FRIENDS- SOULMATES, my “TALE of FRIENDSHIP”is indeed a cherishing one!!!

Today, I would like to thank all my friends who have given me an opportunity to make a difference in their lives. Without them, my life would just have been a handful of events, it’s they who have given me a life full of memories worth remembering.

Every night, when I go to my bed, thinking if I am worth enough to get a peaceful sleep, I see smiling faces of my friends and that makes my eyes closed so that I wake up to see a wonderful morning the next day!!

This is Ashutosh, your FRIEND for life signing off….THANKS my FRIENDS!!

The Eyes that YEARN (Nayan Tarse)-Story-Part 2

3rd June 2008, 10 am, Lucknow University

As soon as Trishna enters the University, she can see a big crowd all over cheering and celebrating with placards having Tapish’s party symbol and Tapish’s name. She thinks to meet Tapish and wish him success. She heads towards the Literature Dept. Her eyes start searching Tapish but she can’t find him. She goes from one department to another but fails. With a disappointed face, she finally goes to her Psychology Dept. and enters the classroom and shocked to see Tapish sitting alone on the bench. As soon as Tapish sees her, there is a smile on his face and the same is with Trishna.

Trishna: You sitting here and I am searching you all over to congratulate you.
Tapish: You searching all over and I am waiting in your department to share my success with you. I OWE my success to you.
Trishna: Me?? (in a confused voice).
Tapish: I believe “Besides every successful man, there is a woman” and my lady luck is besides me. Yes, I won by a margin of 1 vote. I have a strong belief that it’s your vote which has made a difference.
Trishna: If that’s the case, I am happy
Tapish: Don’t you think we should celebrate??
Trishna: Yes, you can celebrate with your supporters…
Tapish: And, don’t you support me??
Trishna: I hardly know you. What’s so hurry?? She smiles, turns back, bids good bye and leaves finally…

3rd June 2008, 2pm, Psychology Dept., Lucknow University

Psychology professor asks all the students to meet anyone of their unknown classmates, talk/ question them for half an hour and prepare a Case Study on “How to read a human mind?”. This is a part of their Practicals. As soon as the students get ready to meet their “Unknown Classmate”, suddenly someone pats Trishna at her back saying “Shall we start Madam?” and as soon as Trishna turns her back, it’s TAPISH for her.

Tapish: Half an hour, ask me whatever you want. And, no more “I don’t know you” excuse in the future.
Trishna: Ohh, so, how did you manage to convince our Psychology professor?
Tapish: Your professor respects me a lot.
Trishna: And, what about you?
Tapish: Respect doesn’t come for everyone.
Trishna: He is not any Tom, Dick and Harry. He is our professor…
Tapish: Why are we discussing about your professor?? Remember, you have 20mins more to know me.

Suddenly, another boy comes and says, “Excuse me, are you Trishna??”

Trishna: Yes
Ameet: Hello, I am Ameet. The Professor has asked me to meet you for the Case Study.
Tapish: (with a high voice) Mit or whatever your name is, I am with her now. And, I am the subject of study.
Ameet: But…
Tapish: Look Ameet, you know who I am, right?? Leave the room or else you might have to face the consequences.
Trishna: Wait a min Tapish, you need not have to talk to him like that. I think there is some confusion and we need to sort it out.
Ameet: Trishna, I have less time with me. I think we should start as I have to attend a lecture within 15 mins.
Tapish: (Holding the collar of Ameet) You seem to be in too much of hurry.
Trishna: (in an angry voice) what are you doing Tapish? Leave him…

Suddenly, the professor comes and says “Leave Ameet”. Tapish looks back….

Professor: Principal immediately wants to meet you. So, I have asked Ameet to be with Trishna for the Case study.

Tapish: OK and he tries leaving…
Trishna: Atleast say SORRY to him, the least you can do is apologize to him.
Tapish: I am not at fault. And, he leaves…

Trishna is aghast to see Tapish’s behaviour. Days pass and Tapish makes all effort to befriend Trishna. Everytime they meet, Tapish impresses Trishna but some or the other incident happens because of which Trishna sees the other side of Tapish which leaves her in a confused state of mind. Trishna decides to remain calm and act normal with Tapish.

2nd August 2008, 10 am, Lucknow University

Monsoon starts and it’s raining cats and dogs. It’s mesmerizing to see greenery all over, children playing on streets in the rains, students hiding near the Chai shops and sipping hot tea with pakodas enjoying rains. Trishna enters the college with wet hair and an umbrella in her hand. Tapish sitting in a chai shop with his friends notices Trishna and mesmerized by her beauty. Wet hair, chunri covering her head, pink lips, Trishna avoiding the water clogged holes on the roads and slowly walking towards the college. Tapish decides to propose Trishna and he is confident that Trishna can’t say “No” to him.

2nd August 2008, 3 pm, Lucknow University

Trishna inside the Library studying and Tapish enters.

Tapish: Come along with me.
Trishna: Where??
Tapish: I will show you something outside.
Trishna: But, it’s raining outside, ok, let me take my umbrella….
Tapish: Leave the umbrella..
Tapish hold Trishna’s hand and close her eyes with his other hand.

It’s raining and they are completely drenched. Tapish takes away his hand, and Trishna opens her eyes…It’s a garden of roses, roses here, roses there, RED roses everywhere. It’s raining and the beauty of roses is there to see. But, Tapish is in awe of the beauty of Trishna, in RED salwar, she is nothing less than a rose today.

Trishna: Wow, it’s beautiful.
Tapish: Remember, today is FRIENDSHIP Day. So, I though to give you a surprise.
Trishna: Tapish, I love roses and this place is so beautiful. Saying this, she hugs him.
Tapish: Trishna, I want to say you something today….
Trishna: What??

Tapish plucking a rose from a plant and suddenly his mobile rings….

Tapish: Hello

The voice at the other end: Your father has expired, he got a severe heart attack, come home soon!!!

Tapish suddenly breaks down into tears. The day would have been the most beautiful day of his life had he proposed Trishna. Why this had to happen and that too he lost someone so precious, his father, the only person he respects in his life. Trishna tries to console Tapish, Tapish leaves saying “Didn’t knew the RED will change my life but I promise you this RED will have to weave another tale and it will come soon…”

Tapish starts his jeep, and leaves the University. While leaving he crosses a bike and suddenly splashes mud on the biker. The biker stops and shouts at Tapish. But, Tapish unaware of the incident leaves college. The biker takes out his helmet.
Enters, TUHIN MALKANI

Tuhin: Kya bhagwaan?? First day in college and my jacket is spoilt. Is saale ko toh main chhodoonga nahin (I will not leave this Idiot)
Tuhin to himself: No Tuhin, you should not be angry. Remember, you are a COOL guy!! Be cool with everyone and even your name means the same.
Saying this, he starts his bike and proceeds towards the college, but, unaware of a water clogged hole, he splashes mud into someone…He stops his bike, takes out his helmet and turns back. and sees Trishna trying to clean her churidaar…

Tuhin: Mar gaya!! (I AM DEAD)

(to be continued)

Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction. If any characters, places or incidents bears any resemblance to anyone, then it’s pure coincidental and unintentional.

The Eyes that YEARN (Nayan Tarse)-Story-Part1

31st Dec 2008, 23:55, Hotel PASSION, Room No. 301

The whole world is celebrating and waiting to welcome the New Year with loud music, dance, parties etc. But, there is another world about to end in room no. 301. Tuhin is almost dead lying on the bed, and Tretya lying on the ground with blood oozing out from her body. Trishna screaming with pain, gasping to take breathe while TAPISH with a gun in his hand, tears in his eyes and holding Trishna in his arms bursting out and asking her to forgive him.

Outside HOTEL PASSION

Reporter Ashutosh from CRIME TV, brings you live the events at Hotel Passion. Three gunshots firing have been heard inside Room No. 301. We have been told that Tapish Gupta, famous politician and MP, is inside the room with three other people, lawyer Tretya Jha, and two students Tuhin Malkani and Trishna Shah from Lucknow University. What actually happened is still a mystery since the door is locked and the hotel authorities are trying to actually find out the reality. We will bring you the latest news soon, keep watching CRIME TV!!!

FLASHBACK

1st June 2008, 11 am, Lucknow University

Tapish Gupta, son of MP Tanishq Gupta is a popular figure in Lucknow University. Tapish is tall, has got intense looks, rugged features and always seen with a khaadi kurta. He is intelligent and speaks only when required. He has an attitude to die for. Most of the boys in the college respect him for the helpful person he is and girls adore him. He always respects women and believes that “Besides every successful man, there is a woman”. Tapish is sincere to his family and friends and loves his father the most. He can go any extent to bring glory to his family. The only scion of Gupta Empire, Tapish is a man to look out for!!!

It’s Elections time once again and the whole campus is abuzz with activities like distributing pamphlets, entering classes and asking for votes, talking about women liberation, equal rights, fighting with management for extra facilities in Lucknow University. Tapish and his supporters are making sure not to leave any stones unturned and win this year’s elections. Suddenly, amidst all these activities, Tapish sees someone in the campus infront of the Psychology Dept unaware of the activities going in the college and happily discussing about something with her professor. Curly long hair till her back, draped in churidaar and kurta with a chunri covering her head, kajal in her big round eyes. While talking to the professor, suddenly, her chunri falls and Tapish could see her. Tapish is speechless to see the beauty in her simplicity. She turns back and straight heads to the way where Tapish is standing with his supporters. Suddenly, Tapish stops her..

Tapish: Are you new to the college??
Trishna: Yes, I have joined just today
Tapish: Tapish Gupta, 2rd year, B.A (Literature) standing for elections. Remember the woman using a charkha, that’s the symbol of my party. Vote me!!
Trishna: And, why do I vote you? I don’t even know you…
Tapish: Tapish Gupta, 2rd year, B.A (Literature) standing for elections. If you want to ask anything else, you can…By the way, what’s your name??
Trishna: Trishna Shah from Kolkata, 1st year, B.A (Psychology). She tries to leave….
Tapish’s Supporters: Sir is talking to you and you trying to leave. Don’t try to act smart.
Tapish: Shouting on his supporters, Shut up!! Don’t you know how to talk to a woman? Our party’s symbol itself is a woman and you people have still not learnt to respect them. What’s the point of talking about women liberation when we ourselves don’t know how to conduct with women?
Trishna: I have to collect my Identity Card sharp at 11:30 am. And, I am very particular about time. And, nice to meet you, Tapish and thanks, will remember you…
Trishna leaves and there is a slight smile on Tapish’s face. And Tapish seeing Trishna leaving says…

“Woh khubsurati hi kya jis mein adaa na ho, woh khubsurati hi kya, jis mein sharmindagi na ho
Ek nazar dekh liya hai usse, aye khuda, bas kisi aur ko dekhne ki ab tamanna na ho”

Trishna Shah, a middle class girl from Kolkata, is chirpy, bubbly and happy go lucky one. That doesn’t take away the seriousness from her. She is responsible and believes in sharing her best with few people. She is not an open book for everyone to read. Yet, she has this unquenchable thirst to be with the people who can make her happy. Trishna’s journey in Lucknow University is going to make her life take a U turn. She is unaware of the events to come that will change her life forever or may be END her life forever!!!!