RAHINI - Aur Ek Prem Kahani - Innoru Kadhal Kadhai - Episode 3

Rahini reaches her flat and enters inside her home. She closes the entrance door and walks towards her room. She sits on the bed and closes her eyes.

She recalls the words uttered by the young man some while before.

"I know how you women take advantage of your situations with your so called beauty. With the physical appearance you all think you can do anything and bring the whole world under your palms."

"You people always give importance only to silly and stupid things. Money, luxury, beauty etc"

Rahini opens her eyes. Her eyes turns red and with tears. She closes her eyes again.

She recalls words uttered by an another male voice.

"I know what women like you shall come after. Money, luxury. You think of nothing else and shall go to any extent to get them in your life."

"Don't even think of trying your cheap tricks to trap me."

Rahini opens her eyes. She goes in front of the mirror and stands there.

"Why all men are like this. They are not ready to think beyond what they are. Every man is having an opinion that all women are after them. Why is that so?", she talks to her mirror image.

She again recalls.

"And I don't want my doorstep to be messed up by a third grade cheap reporter like you. I do not want to see your face again in my life. Got it?" screamed the voice loudly.

Pressure cooker gives a whistle sound. Rahini feels a jolt in her. She looks around where she is and finds Radha standing near the door.

"Chithi…"

"Are you okay?" asked Radha

"Yes Chithi. I am fine. What is up?"

"I wanted to know when you are leaving. I have to pack your lunch."

 

"Yeah, I will be leaving in an hour".

 

"Hmm…" Radha leaves from the place. Television sound comes from the hall and Rahini comes from her bedroom. Rahini looks herself at the television 'VIP Morning' show of previous week and Kannapiran is watching the show.

Rahini closes her closes. She again hears the voice.

"third grade cheap reporter"

Rahini opens her eyes and sees Radha standing nearby. Radha holds her hands

"What happened?"

"Nothing, Chithi."

"No. Something is there. Your face turned pale today. There shall be only one reason behind it."

Rahini looks at Radha.

"Why are you unnecessarily recalling the old memories and hurting yourself"

Rahini does not answer.

"Your past memories are not worth to be recalled. I thought you got forgot everything. But Why?"

"I don't know chithi. I wanted to get rid of that things. Somehow or something reminds me everything."

"I have heard a saying" says Radha. “Dead yesterdays and unborn tomorrows, why fret about it, if today be sweet.”

Rahini looks at Radha.

"After a long time I am seeing you like this. Why? What happened? What made you to recall the unwanted things?"

"Chithi...", Rahini is interrupted by Kannapiran. "Rahini Kannu" ('Kannu' - way of addressing anyone with love and affection) "Come here"

Rahini and Radha look at each other. Radha signs to go to him. Rahini goes to sofa and sits beside Kannapiran.

"Look at the TV" says Kannapiraan. Rahini looks at it. Kannapiraan and Rahini watch the VIP morning show.

"Look at the woman." says Kannapiraan. "She is just not a woman. A trademark. A trademark for courage, confidence and commitment."

Rahini looks at Kannapiraan.

"Have you ever heard of 'Star Journalist' title given to anybody? You are as popular as a super star actor in a film industry. For any journalist, they feel proud to interview any personality. But, in your case, the person being interviewed by you feels proud and honoured."

"This trademark, you did not attain it just like that. But with loads of hard work." Rahini remains silent.

"You are not simply a woman. You are Rahini. R-A-H-I-N-I". Rahini looks at Kannapiraan. He smiles at her. Rahini smiles at him back.

"You are benchmark of a singular woman. This singular woman can be weakened only by one thing. PAST. Why do want to haunt yourself to those unnecessary things"

"Chiththappa..." Rahini could not complete the sentence.

"Whatever happened in your life has happened. You cannot change it. Past should be used only for one thing. That is, to learn from mistakes. Nothing else"

"I don't want to see you like this. Cheer up." Kannapiraan tickles Rahini and she smiles. Radha too smiles on seeing them.

"Very nice. You are playing with her like playing with a kid. Huh" Radha teases them.

"Keep quiet. She is my little angel." He turns towards Rahini, "Always remember, we are always there for you. So throw all your worries and keep going. Always keep going"

Rahini looks at him and nods her head like OK.

Rahini looks at the watch, "Chiththappa, It is getting late. I have to attend a meeting before the noon show"

"Sure."

Rahini rises from the sofa and leaves the place.

 

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HINDUSTHAN BROADCASTING NETWORK

Group of high level people are seated in a conference room with Mr.Desai, Vice President standing in front of a screen.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, that is all for today's agenda. I would like to thank you all for your time"

The people start to applause. Rahini applauds her hands looking at the presentation.

"Before we wind up, I would like to share with you all a happy news for our channel"

Everybody and Rahini pay attention to him.

"Our long time mission is at last going to be successful. Shortly our channel is going to hold the pride and honour of interviewing one of the prestigious people of the world."

Mr.Desai continues, "Mr.Modhwadia, Founder and CEO of Macron Corporation is visiting India next month. And he has consented to spend couple of hours for our channel"

All of them start applauding again.

"Very great thing that he has accepted for the interview. After one and half years of chasing and competition among other leading channels we have got this golden opportunity." 

After a pause,

"Now it is the time to chose the host the prestigious show. And after due consideration of pros and cons we have finally chosen one person to accomplish this. And that is..." 

Mr.Desai looks at everyone. Everybody look at him with curiosity and longing to be selected for the hosting the show.

"And I am happy to announce the person to host the prestigious show is going to be, RAHINI"

Rahini looks surprised and shocked after hearing her name. Everyone in the conference room start to applaud again. Rahini looks at everyone with a smile and rejoice. Some lady beside shakes her hand and congratulates her.

Mr.Desai claps his hands with a smile. Rahini looks at him and rises up.

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Meeting gets over and everybody disperse from the conference room. Mr.Desai and Rahini come out of the conference room.

"Sir. I am really happy for the opportunity which you have given." says Rahini

"Pleasure is mine"

"Sir. Usually Mr.Chauvhan handles the shows with these big people. But this time..."

"Of course. You know Rahini, this date which was given by Macron corporation is very important for us. Unfortunately Mr.Chauvhan will not be able to take it up as his daughter's wedding is happening the next day on the date of schedule. Hence we wanted to opt out with other person. When we listed out the possible recommendations, we arrived your name finally"

"Thank you very much Sir. It is a great pleasure for being chosen for this."

"You are most welcome. And there is  a small information on this"

Rahini listens to him.

"Mr.Modhwadia is visiting India next month to receive President Award. He already comes under  tight schedule. So he stays only for two days out of which most of the time shall go to award functions, parties, get together everything. Mumbai is not in his tour plan. We were told to meet him in Delhi only. So the show shall happen in Delhi studio. You got it?"

"Yes Sir"

"So you should be travelling on the same date next month there. Plan everything accordingly”

"Sure Sir." says Rahini "Sir, I shall take your leave. Time is up for noon show"

"Yeah please"

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Rahini leaves for the newsroom crossing her cabin. On the mere entry of Rahini, all her subordinates and colleagues start to applaud. Rahini stands there and smiles at them.

 A group of young girls and men chorously surround her and shout "Congratulations Mam" 

Rahini smilingly says "Thank You" 

One of the girl says "Mam, I am really happy that your are going to be a part of a great show. I am excited." 

"Arey yaar. Appraisal is already over. For what you are icing her now?" Another active young guy teases the girl. 

Everybody laugh at both of them. 

"Thum chup karo." yells the girl at that guy. Turning to Rahini "Mam, Don't hear what that stupid says. Mam I am really excited." 

"Thank you. Because of all your collective support I have achieved this honour. Thanks to you all."

"Mam, Please show your thanks in some other way" 

"Some other way?" Rahini posing like thinking, "Well, What is that?" 

Some another girl says "Mam, What you are going to get for us from Delhi?" 

"What you people want?" 

One person says "Something interesting" 

Another girl says "Something sensational" 

Another says "Something awesome" 

Another guy says "Something mind blowing" 

Rahini opens her eyes wide open and pretends to get shocked. 

"Baaprey, Where in the world I can go and get such a thing which you ask for?" exclaims Rahini.

"Mam, when did a magnet go in search of iron filings? It is the Magnet that attracts them.

You are a magnet, a super magnet. You don't have to go anywhere for the sensations. They come to you automatically" says one another lovely girl. 

"Fine, so?" 

"Mam, I actually feel some fascinating thing going to happen in this Delhi trip for you" says one another girl. 

"Oh. Really. Why you think so? This is not the first time I am going to Delhi, What makes you to think like this?" asks Rahini 

"I don't know Mam. I feel your destiny is waiting with the turning point of your life. This Delhi trip might change your entire life." replies that girl 

"OK. Ms.Nostradomus. If something good happens, then I will fill your mouth with sugar. OK?" 

"What only sugar? Nope. We need an unforgettable treat. Actually You have to treat us for bagging this super dooper opportunity. Tell us Mam, Which place, what time? I am already hungry" says a guy. 

Rahini pretends to scare "Hey guys I think, time is up for the show. Let me leave now" with a mischievous smile she leaves the place.

"Mam, You cannot escape. We are waiting for the T-R-E-A-T" shouts the entire team

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ARTE MANOR - The board displays the letters for the third generation in the capital city of the country.

A young man roams around the home here and there with a mobile phone in his ears.

"Yes Sir. Please confirm the timings, there is no change and I don't want any problems to come"

The man stops speaking and listens to the opposite caller

"Yeah. Good. I don't think we need to have any re-confirmation. Everything is final. OK. Thank you bye" The young man disconnects his call.

He turns towards a man standing in front of him.

"Bhayya, Everything is finalized."

"Hmm" replies the man

"It is going to be sensational. After seven years something which I wanted is going to happen. Next month we will be in Mumbai. All are going to get back in the same place as before. I am really excited now itself"

"Hmm"

"I am very happy you changed your decision at last."

The man does not say anything

"What Bhayya? How cheerfully I am speaking. Why you are not saying anything"

The man turns towards the young guy and says

"ROHIT IS BACK"

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