Manan OS-Birth Of The Star(completed)

Birth of A Star

Manik was completely lost in the deep, sonorous
voice of the young girl.
It was his first day in the Music Academy, and he had never heard such a lovely voice before.

Manik had come to learn Music in the only academy in the small town in which he lived. At 20, he had won several laurates in school for singing and now this tall, greeky boy wanted to learn music, so that he could take up his hobby
professionally, someday.

Manik went ahead to see, whose voice it was
which had the perfect blend of tone as well as
notes.

Nandini was totally lost in her singing
unaware of Manik's presence.

When Manik looked at Nandini, he couldn’t take
his eyes away from her. Apart from her
singing , he found her to be the most beautiful girl he had ever seen

Nandini was wearing a white chudidar suit with embroidery and had a tie dye colourful dupatta around her neck. She had big doe eyes, and was wearing a small bindi over her forehead. The tiny jhumkis earrings matching her suit ,were dangling from her ear.

Once Nandini finished the song,everyone
present in the room applauded her,except for
Manik.He stood in the corner so engrossed
in looking at Nandini,that he didn’t realise that
she had completed the song.

Suddenly,he felt someone’s hand on his
shoulder and he turned to see who it was.

“Are you new to this academy,son”,the man
asked,
Manik looked towards the man.The man was
about 50 Years old and was clad in a pair of
kurta pyjamas. His face was calm and eyes
bright.

As soon as Manik turned to see the man,he
realized it was Guruji ,who taught music in
the academy.

Manik touched his feet and told him that he
was a new student in the academy and
wanted to learn music .He also told him
about his interest in music and all the
laureates he had won in his school days.

Nandini came towards them, Manik couldn’t
help looking at her, but turned away his eyes
as she neared them.

Guruji introduced both of them and told Manik
that Nandini is his daughter.
“You are a wonderful singer Nandini”,Manik
remarked.
“Thanks .” Nandini said with a smile.

Manik started his classes in the academy.
Guruji had listened to him and told him that he
needs to practice a lot. And Manik
promised him that he will put in all his efforts
and do whatever practice was required. At
times,Nandinj also helped him in his practice
,and used to correct him whenever he faltered
in applying some notes here and there.

Slowly,Manik and Nandini fell in love with each
other.
One day Manik told Nandini that he wanted to
become a musical sensation and wanted to
leave the city and goto Mumbai to make his
career in singing. Nandini looked towards him
and said nothing.
“What happened Nandini?”, Manik  asked.

“Nothing.I just feel that you should learn
some more music and practice some more
before thinking of a career.”

“I feel I should make a move now.”

“And, what about us ?” Nandini gave a
questioning look to him.

“You know I love you Nandini and want to
marry you.But,really want to make my career
there and I promise I will come and get you.”