Fitoor - A Swara Sanskaar SS

1# Churaliya Hain Tumne Jo Dil ko

"For she had eyes and chose me"

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2 Months Ago

Situated in outskirts,far from the noise of city, yet close enough to explore is MANTRA - An open rooftop restaurant cum lounge bar ,a favourite hangout place for many.Right from breweries and snacks to drinks and dining,It has all. Known to be a perfect place to let one's hair down after a long tiring day ,a breathtaking view of sunset ,soft lighting and live music ...just added up to the pleasant ambiance.

Seated in, one of her favourite spots, close to the railing ...she continued her conversation over phone.

"Ragini !Please yaar,Already dida and dadi are behind my life.They seem to have just one mission these days :Get Swara hooked! Ab teri Shaadi fix hogayi hain tho, mere peeche pade hain and on top of that , this fix between this Bengali and Marwari Grooms.Gosh ! Can we just skip this topic,Please?"

Thank You!

Hey! You had a date with Laksh, Right? How was it? Oh, Common! Don't tell me, You turned it into a Mandir trip."She shook her head. Her Sister and 'Pooja Paat' go hand in hand. "Poor Guy. I am sure, you would be going for a All India temple tour on your Honeymoon." She chuckled. Ok ! Ok! No more Teasing.You Know what! I think you should come over here Ragini ,with Laksh . Trust me !you both will love this place." Her eyes moved to dipping sun, painting the sky with hues of orange, and then almost tangerine. 

Such a lovely Sight! She sighed and smiled faintly ,soaking herself in the moment.

"Hey Swara ,your turn" A voice called out.

"Just a minute, Marco" She replied. "Ok! Ragini,I have to go .Don't Worry, I will be home, before Dadi switches to her Hitler Mode .Bye ..love you."

After last sip of her mojito ,a girl in twenties, dressed in a simple tee and printed Black Palazzo made her way towards the center of stage.Any regulars to MANTRA would recognise her ...'Swara Bose.'

Standing before the mike ,as she adjusted the strings of guitar

"Hey Swara ..Aaj kya sunane wali ho ?" came one of voices from behind.

"Swara ...give us a nice romantic number yaar . I am here with my fiance." came one more voice.

A smile spread across her lips. "I will ,but only, if you both dance on the number," to which the pair gave their nod.

"Ok Folks ,So this song is for Anjali and her Fiance.Wishing them a happy life ahead ,Let's hear it for them people."

There were cheers all around for new couple.As the strings of her guitar echoed and she hummed first lines of song, The crowd went absolutely still.

Chura liya hai tumne jo dil ko, najar nahee churaana sanam..

Badalke meree tum jindagaanee, kahee badal naa jaana sanam

Oh, le liya dil oh hai meraa dil, hai dil lekar mujhako naa behlaana."

She looked across, as she continued to cast spell on audience with her voice. Most of them looked familiar other than few ,but one pair of eyes intrigued her like none .He stood, leaning to one of railings, with a glass of drink ,a small teasing smile playing on his lips.Her eyes lingered on him, for a moment longer before she moved onto others ,concentrating on her lines.

Bahaar banake aau kabhee tumhaaree duniya me

Gujar naa jaaye yeh din kahee isee tamanna me