MUNNAL KADHALI

ISAI ILLA ULLAGATHIL

5 YEARS AGO.........

The situation around Kadhir was not same as now. No one knows him as a singer or a musician, but as the only son of one of the finest businessmen Mr. Varadhan.

He was a lonely child , his childhood memories were filled with only the face of his personal servant and the walls of his room. He never gained friends, as everyone either tries to treat him special or just ignore him because of his father's fame and honor in the city.

This made him more a introvert and sensitive. The only thing that he does , which brings him a inner peace is hearing music. Years passed by, he started singing, as it was the only relationship he had in the whole world to smile, weep and feel with , his voice became more soulful .

KADHIR'S POV

I thought it'd be a way of hell staying alone in this world. But, this music, "my God" has done something in me. Slowly it became a part of my soul. Still my parents never wanted me to sing, I was not in a mind to give up.

My father forced me to join BBA and to look after his business. I was hopeless. Even when they never cared about me , I had a secret love towards them. So I joined in BBR university, but still I tried all possible ways to get in the field of music.

I kept it a secret. And I was so glad, that no one recognized me whenever I went out in search of a new chance. It's because, I have never been with my parents in any of their events or trips which I would never regret.

It was not that easy to pursue our success in few tries. That was even worsen in my story ,that, I should balance my studies and passion at the same time without my parent's knowledge.

After a struggle of a year , I started singing chorus in singing shows and in some movie songs too. The studies got even complicated in 2nd and 3rd academic years . I was pushed to a huge mental stress as I had no one to share what I feel with. After a while, I felt a little progress in my passion when Music director 'SHWARAN' sir started liking me.

I used to sit in his studio and speak with him. He said me almost all his life events and shares whatever he knows. He even asked me to sing few times and said corrections. He used to tell me that I have some magic in my voice , that melts the listener.

One fine day , after a recording, I asked him,

Kadhir: sir, I am trying hard to improve my singing skills day by day , but still ,why am I not getting a chance?

Shwaran: yah, of course, you are a fantastic singer man. One chance.....only one chance will change your whole life. Wait for it.

Kadhir: why can't you give it to me?

Shwaran: (He laughed out loudly)....

Kadhir sat there confused.....

Kadhir: did I ask something wrong?

Shwaran: (patting KADHIR'S head) oh man..... No one had asked me this question ever. See..... I like you so much , that I even want to give you a chance in my own composition, but do you know something. This generation movie producers sucks (He said in a husky voice)

He started laughing for his own joke until his tummy hurts, then after seeing my ice cold face , he controlled himself and said,

Shwaran: Not all ,but some , that I met.

This man was crazy as always. He was one of the most talented and underrated music directors. He is short tempered but always been a little smooth with me , only because of my voice.

Shwaran: producers rarely enters my studio. When they enter, they came up  with their own ideas and singers too. They never gives me a space to think. Now......tell me, what do you expect from me?

I don't have an answer..... I looked at him for few awkward seconds and my phone came in to drive me out of that awkward moment with a beep and a notification popped in the phone.

It was mom. I bid him bye and ran to the bike and rushed to my house. Once I reached , I confirmed that no one came to know about my secret life and as usual created my own story to escape from that situation. I felt bad for cheating my parents , but was sure that I will make them proud one day. I lied on the bed thinking of what shwaran sir said to me in his studio. I dozed off in few minutes out of tiredness.

NEXT DAY......

I rarely goes to college, but this day when I entered,  I went awestruck . The whole way to the campus was wrapped with posters for a new singing competition on behalf of freshers day.

I went inside the college looking at all those arrangements and decorations jaw dropped. I never knew , this particular day would change my whole fate into what I want it to be....

NOTE: Life gives us some surprises that we need but we never asked for. Thus  it always been special to us......so don't miss to enjoy any second of your special life.........

TO BE CONTINUED............