PrAja/ RoSal FF:- Yeh Kahan Aagaye Hum (Chapter 47 Page 51) - Page 2

Chapter 3:- The New Me!

P.S:- This chapter is in Flashback Mode...

My attire for the show was neatly kept on the bed. There was a dark pink short-sleeved top with golden embroidery at the neckline and on the sleeves. Beside it, was a multicolored lehenga with borders at the end. A navy blue dupatta was kept on top, with broad borders at every end. I was excited to wear all this. Compared to Jannat's clothes, these weren't very lavish or heavy, but then Ajabde's personality was as such. I barely wore traditional heavy clothes; they weren't my type...

"You should get ready soon, we have to set your hair and makeup as well" An assistant broke me from my thoughts. I gave a slight nod before hurrying into the bathroom.

After one long, unending hour, Ajabde Punwar was finally ready! My long and flowy hair was kept on one side, with a simple maangtika on my foreline and two dangling earings in my ears. A thick and two thin bangles were on both my wrists, with a long three laced necklace. A royal ring was placed into my ring finger. Payals were worn to give a finishing touch to my Mewari jewelry. With no lipstick or bright blushes, the makeup assistant just applied kajal and some eyeliner. With a red bindi, I was ready!

I thanked my assistants and stepped out of my vanity room. It feels so special, thinking about having your OWN room. It gives you that importance. If I was given such treatment when this is just my first day, what significance would Faisal be getting as the lead actor?!

I was happy that I had minimal makeup. While Jannat loves to dress up and apply makeup, I don't really prefer it. It feels like five layers of skin added on to me when I apply makeup. But... everyone has their own opinions!

My mum gasped, seeing the new me!

"You look so pretty my child!" She whispered kissing my forehead. "Kisi ki nazar na lage!"

I smiled seeing the look on her face. This WAS different from what I normally wear.

"Ajab- I mean Roshni!" I heard someone call my name. It was one of the set crew. "Let's go, it is time for your first scene" he huffed as he spoke. It was time... I took a deep breath as I proceeded towards the sets.

Chapter 4:- Eagerness

(Still in Flashback)

Our first scene was a few miles away from my palace' or the Bijolia Palace. Jannat and I were told to sit in a palki which was kept one after the other. I, interpreting Ajabde's persona, thought that the simple one with no extra drapes and accessories was mine. The palki in front of it was a lavish and extraordinary one. With many accessories here and there, the overall look was vibrant and royal. Mine had dull yellow drapes whereas she had bright green. I wanted to sit in hers but that wasn't my role. As ordered, we both sat in our palkis. This is probably the first time I was sitting in something like this, and I have to admit, the ride was bumpy yet fun. Beside me, there were some books wrapped in red cloth which I recognized as the Granths and other religious texts. The crew member who had called me earlier; Vishnu Bhaiya, said that I had to read them while riding on the palki. My eyes widened, frightening him as well.

"But, how do I read these? I don't even know Sanskrit Bhaiya!"

His expression changed as he relaxed and sighed "Oh, so that's the problem. I thought that you wouldn't read it due to religious reasons or something... Don't worry, the texts have been re-written in Hindi,"

I sighed and started giggling. Vishnu Bhaiya joined me before resuming his work. How dumb I was to ask such silly questions. Obviously they would have the Granths in Hindi; aaj ke zamane mein kisko aati hai Sanskrit?!

"Roll, Camera, Action!"

The dasis' lifted both palkis and I was cued to start reading the religious texts kept in front of me. As I was saying them I noticed from my drape that Jann- I mean Phool wasn't paying attention. She was busy changing her rings and other jewelry. I kept on reading the Granth; slowly, but steadily. After a few meters and a few re-takes. We finally reached in front of something as a big hut.

"Well Done girls!" The cameraman commented. "You are truly very talented. Such a tender age, yet acting with so much perfection. You kids will surely be the future of Bollywood!"

"Thank you Uncle" I continued. "All thanks to Mata Rani for giving us an opportunity to do such popular shows with such thoughtful crew members."

"Yes, I totally agree with Roshni!"Jannat chipped in. "Roshni, come let's see the huts. Chalo na!" Jannat suppressed her excitement filled voice. She has always been very hyper. That's why she is so good at brightening my mood when I feel low. And that is why she is my closest friend. I nodded as she pulled me by the wrist.

"She is so sweet and considerate" I heard the cameraman uncle whisper to his assistant. "Yes sir, her behavior resembles Faisal's so much. He is so polite too."

My heart leaped in my throat as they mentioned his name. Slowly a smile curved on my lips as I looked away. My eagerness grew each moment as I waited to meet him, Faisal Khan, the lead actor of the show.