~' BEST DAY OF MY LIFE ~'
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Every toil, hard work, passion, love for #Sidlia feels worth after this achievement ! Our baby book, i.e 'DREAMS WOVEN BEAUTIFULLY' , on 23rd June, 2018, got it's first ever NO. #1 RANK under the category of Bollywood, also getting it featured under HOT category !!!!!!
My happiness knows no bounds. I express my deep gratitude and immense love to all those who made this possible! WE did this together !!! Also, we got Rank No. #2 under SIDLIA category.
My other book #QuboolHai ? got Rank No #2 under the category of same name and Rank No #3 under ASYA category.
It's celebration roaring all the way .... love you my veere's !!
Issi baat pe, I'm more focused on doing my 110 % best for this book ! I'm gonna give my all and not get deflected by fools. Let's make this more memorable ^.^
* DEDICATED TO EVERYONE *
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2017
10 March
[Alia's POV].
Flashlight glare blinded me for a second.
I shut my eyes at the cruel scrutiny and voluntarily brought my palms to shield my face from the sudden prominence.
An average girl wearing a sweaty maroon tank top and grey track pant, heaving to the fullest of her capacity after the onslaught of pilates, isn't drool worthy.
What is so picturesque about this look of mine ?
I mentally cringed at the thought. A shower was all I need before I hit my Friday plans.
Can you folks wait before pouncing on me to take my snaps ?
Who cares for what we think ? It's always about gossip vineyard and making us stay forcibly in the limelight for these kind men and women who seem to have so much passion for their job unlike us who just unwillingly pose for the dramatic scream, their object of focus.
As usual I was completely rejuvenated by my everyday gym routine at Yasmin's center. I was heading to my car in the park way is when I got attacked by my media generous friends who can never grasp the meaning of 'privacy.' Gym looks were almost as sought out as the incredible airport looks.
Also, there was this new category of 'Going-to-get-my-grocery/milk' look which got sudden flame. And off course the very demanded 'Just-out-of-the-shower/washroom' look. The most vulnerable of sorts.
I hope you catch my ridicule, very strongly.
My driver Sunil and bodyguard Yusuf, quickly got to my side and made a chain around me to let me move. We moved at the pace of sloth since everyone was jumping in exhilaration cause today was not like any other day. It is a Friday.
My film release day !
Badrinath Ki Dulhania , directed by my very dearest friend Shashank Khaitan releases today amidst much fanfare and pomp. I have Varun opposite me along with few repetition from the previous film of the series. This movie is much more grander, colourful, authentic and crazier than Humpty. Also, it had me and VD coming back again after 2 years. It is jubilation time for our shipper fans.
I'll be fooling you if I'd refuse to accept that I am nervous. Every film of mine, irrespective of it's grandeur or lesser popularity, brings with it an emotion which cannot be articulated to it's rim. There's always this hidden fear of it not clicking with the audience inspite of all the crowd pull. Every effort, toil and passion goes into drain with one false note, one bad critique. It is so easy to sit and comfortably reject a film's intention and hard work for which an actor gets involved for an entire year or more.
I moved forward with slow steps as questions kept bouncing on and off from various sides.
"Alia, badri has released. How do you feel ? There is lot of excitement surrounding the film. What are your thoughts ?" asked a gentlemen whose face I couldn't see since my driver was too overpowering for his height.
Food
My thought as of now.
Instead I replied "I'm both nervous and thrilled. Let's wait for the public opinion. I hope the central message get's connected with the audience. It's a full on mass entertainer with a message. We're happy with the celebrity responses too. Thank you" I smiled to no one in particular and eyed my vehicle from the number of cars parked in a row.
Almost near.
"Alia there are also strong rumours on you and Sidharth not being together anymore. Is there any truth to it ? Also we spotted you with Ranbir many a times. Is anything brewing between you both ?"
As I entered my car with a huff, the screams got more higher with everyone shouting 'Alia, Alia, Alia !'
I can take every single snide at me with grace but not something that doesn't concerns the public interest! I have a private life that I'd want to be guarded till the time I wish to speak on the same. As a fellow human it is my right to have my privacy respected. Being nosy into someone's like is not a great asset. That's a terrible act. A fault gene.
True and false statements never bother me. What I choose to do is ignore. Onscreen life is what I'd what my fans to be more interested about and not my off screen leisure. Naturally this stupid remark didn't affected me. I just hope this dies down. Wonder how Sid takes them.
[Sid's POV]
Wearing my casuals I was ready for tonight.
No, not another date. It's a friend ritual. A dinner/party at another's.
This time we had our own Charlie Chaplin having us at his place.
No prize to guess the clown.
Ranveer was so animated about today's dinner at his place that we couldn't help but sneak out time from our busy schedules to meet the energizer of the gang. It's been actually quite long since we all met under one roof.
Weird I know.
Alia had her film release today. I saw it beforehand. A true cinematic package. Fun, frolic, dance, drama and romance. Plus the so-called 'Varia' vibe to pull their fans. I swear I have never heard a much foolish shipper name as this one! They kinda hate me I feel and thus the hype goes beyond boundaries when their pics circulate or they sign a film. Cannot blame them. Varun and Alia are true blue blooded performers and solid friends. That translates on screen into their chemistry and performance. It brings a certain comfort level.
But I love 'our' shippers.
SIDLIA
There is something charming about them and their love for us. They honestly give us our space to do different films and never bother much regarding us to be cast repeatedly against each other for their sake.
I reached his pad one hour late. Climbing up the stairs I held my breath to see my queen after so long and probably all my buddies too. Ranveer can sometimes be like Kjo, unexpected guests might get invited other than the normal circle. I won't be surprised if I'd spot Deepika considering how great of an influence she has on his life. She is basically like a comfortable part of our gang though not that close to everyone.
Smoky aroma of barbecue, some exotic spices and other strong fragrance invited me into his home. I'm mightily impressed. The decor of his house suddenly looked cute with silver and golden balloons hung up on the ceiling and few floating above my head. Ribbons of various shapes and sizes decorated according to some theme. Everything looked tidy, clean and pretty.
What's with him today ?
I hope I haven't forgotten his birthday!
"Aye villain ! Finally you graced us. Thanks for coming buddy" I recognized the booming cheerful voice and the loud pat on my shoulder very clearly. It belonged to the most looniest of fellow. He gave me a massive hug and pat my back and I did likewise. "What's up with today, ladke ? Tera birthday toh nahi ? Nice decor" I looked amusingly at him. He gave me one of his trademark grin and shook his head.
"Nahi rey baba. It's just that I am extremely happy today. Toh socha saja hi doon ghar ko." He threw a naughty smirk at me. Before I could ask, I saw a figure pouncing on him and eventually hugging him in a flash.
"Saale marr jaoonga, itna pyaar na de" Rannu got literally guffawing loud at this out of blue behaviour. I somewhat traced an idea of the person from his companion, varun. Earlier today he called me up to say that he'd come with Ranbir. They broke their manly hug and smiled too wide for the general liking.
"Aise na mujhe tum dekho, seene se laga doonga !" Ranveer got into his usual flirty mode but today poor Kapoor had to be at the receiving end. I saw shraddha chuckling loud nearby us, coming to see the commotion. Bunny gave a cheesy wink at him and vice-versa. They had too much of a PDA all of a sudden. I eyed the front room for Arjun. He wouldn't welcome a competition. I did a mental smirk.
"Abey, kya pehna hai ?" questioned VD and that is when I forced myself to give a check to his choice of cloth. My eyes got knocked out of the socket. Trust him to be this dramatic and funk. We boys found it hilarious but according to shraddha he looked 'adorable.'
Suddenly bunny turned towards me and smiled. The atmosphere screamed edgy without warning.
"Hey Sid" he waved and came forward to hug me. I hugged him back and smiled. I do keep a tab on what's happening around the globe, about me and about her and probably on everyone's life. I just don't flaunt the information. But off lately, the spurring rumours on him and Alia were making me a wee bit bit uncomfortable as I knew it was false from the very root. It was wrong towards him, her and to me. The world has enough fodder for bitching and malicious gossiping and I feel our lives aren't a great source for tales.
See, such false reports make things so awkward and uncomfortable. When I clearly know for a fact that me, Bunny and her would always be good friends and there's no hate charm.
"Come, let's go inside. Others are waiting" called Adi, directing us to the inner hall of his place. We went inside and reached his dining area which had a huge hall with a tea bar stationed near. It was a place of live action I felt. It was spacious enough for us to sit, talk, roam, eat and talk more.
My eyes met a person I wasn't expecting today of all nights.
Pari ?
All of us had broke every sort of contact with her and we aren't on talking terms either. She was more or less like an old history that got deleted from our mind screen. No one would go as far as mentioning her. Me and Alia felt bad for Fubu since they were pretty close thanking their debut film. He was more disturbed by her actions and by how we kept her afar. Not that he showed much, but pretty much everyone got the idea. If it was Alia, or Varun in place of Pari, I would have felt extremely bad too since we came together and are more close. They would agree with me on this.
She gave me a faint smile and looked at me observantly. I felt a bit bothered by her gaze upon me. Before I could feel more out of place, someone dear to me saved my life.
"Okay guys, eyes on me!" Yeah, she faithfully mimicked her words. Rannu returned the gesture.
"Always on you" hooted Varun and I knew I had to control my inner boyfriend sudden urges tonight. He was joking, but still.
"Thank you VD for thy grace. Anyways, it's our pleasure to be invited by the Almighty Lord of Two Rupees Public, none other than the rising superstar from the house of Bhansali,
Mr Ranveer Singh Bhavnani !!!" Alia squealed in joy. We clapped for the host.
"Kiski nani ?" Adi surely had some hearing aid. Ayan punched his arm and cleared his doubt "It's his full name." Adi gave a enlightened smile. I laughed at the imbecile.
"Kindly omit the last name since I don't use it anymore. And my dear friends, the reason for this party you'll surely get to know soon. I arranged for this get together also because today badrinath got it's release and I'm very much assure of it's roaring success cause it stars the King & Queen of Promotions !" Alia and Vd shared a laugh at his confidence in their film and the title he gifted them.
We were still howling like werewolves when the bhansali queen descended !
Suddenly all eyes were on her. She looked regal in a sari.
But sari ?
We know how stupid Ranveer is to have his sartorial fashion choices but Deepika ? Don't tell me you wear something as traditional as Sari to friends get together! I frowned at myself.
"Maybe this is her fashion choice and her comfort" spoke Alia, suddenly standing next to me. I looked at her short figure wearing a breezy top, jeans with open hair and a cool ear stud.
Her natural looks has always been a weakness.
Why do you do this to me, Alia ?
Here she stood next to me, almost leaned to my stiff body, standing without having an ounce of idea on how much of an effect she's having on me. Maybe that makes her more desirable. She isn't aware of her own strong feminine effect on others.
That counts among one of the million reasons why I'm so attracted towards this young bubbly girl who has me wrapped around her finger, her heart.
I snapped out of my Alia fantasy to look around the room and it's happenings. Ranveer had his undivided attention towards Deepika. That girl has done some magic on this guy! I won't be surprised if things happen the way I'm currently imagining.
Meanwhile others were chattering around. Pari was still observing me and Alia. That made me more uneasy. Alia acted well of not being aware of her presence in the room. My eyes crossed Fubu staring at us and then back at Pari. Now what's his problem ?
Alia out of nowhere started fixing my hair and I found it cute. Too cute that I wanted to eat her.
Okay, maybe not now.
Stupid hormones, shut your mouth!
Shraddha and alia got chatting away to some stupid girl drama on Netflix. She still kept messing with my hair while I listened to Ayan and Aditya. Everyone seemed to be in their own land. We munched on few snacks while being busy with our informal talks. Adi was eyeing shraddha like he'd eat her any moment.
Control, buddy.
Says who ?
Ranveer was eye raping deeps and I cringed at the gushing words the girls had for them which went along the lines of "She's so lucky to have him. He's so smitten ...." and much more sugar coated lines for that idiot. Like he's the only one capable of loving and being loyal to his partner. Has chivalry died already ?
Don't men like me and Adi or perhaps Varun and Ayan exist ?
I won't comment on the other two boys right now.
I didn't missed the gesturing look Fubu gave ranveer all the while. Something is up.
And, the lights went off
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Wah, another drama in our otherwise dull life.
Or say dramatized life.
"Ranveeeerrr !! Stop being a flop clown and turn on the lights, dumb!" shouted Pari. We laughed all of a sudden at her words. It had been so long since we heard her sarcastic commentary on one of us. We forgot our rivalry for a moment. "Jaldi kar rannu" screamed alia and held on to my arms dearly. I kissed her hair.
"Sidharth galat ladki ka haath mat pakad liyo!" warned Varun jokingly and everyone had fun at my expense. "Yeah, whatever" I murmured with a slight smile which they couldn't see courtesy the darkness.
"Oh ho! What's with this over acting ?" spoke deepika for the first time tonight and I chuckled at her blunt say. She was usually so quiet and reserved. Listening to her speak that too something which contributed in leg pulling the lunatic Ranveer Singh, made me see her in a new light tonight.
As we murmured on how moronic our host is, a glow light flashed down upon one particular spot in the room which was vacant apparently. I mean, how is this possible ? Is this a home or an auditorium ?
Light smoke arose at the very same spot making it look ready for some annual school performance.
All hail Ranveer
And the King of loophole entered the said spot, stealing the limelight. Meanwhile he was gracious enough to dim light the room with a faint yellowish tinge whereas he glowed and shone like a gladiator as bright white spotlight made him stand out. We took a look at each other to make sure we were at the right place.
"Bhai, Filmfare kabka khatam and we all know our Alia won for Udta Punjab! Now what's with you and your sudden function ?" spoke Ranbir as we all grasped our surrounding. Yes, my lady won the filmfare lady for this year. She had put her heart and soul in to making her character look so real and true. She totally deserved it! I rubbed her back and she looked at me and smiled.
" I'm sorry for the inconvenience caused. It's just that for days I couldn't sleep and I knew it is right to do this now. I don't know how to put my thoughts together as it's going haywire, all over the place literally. Okay, so I debuted with YRK alongside Anushka. From there to here, it's been an incredible journey of fortune and luck. I'm so grateful to God and everyone involved in making me a better human and actor every single day. In contributing to my career and life in general.
"Did someone spiked his drink ?" asked ayu to a roaring laughter earned from us. Ranveer becoming a saint was so rare. Which fictional award is he receiving with so much emotion ?
"Bolne do na usse. Continue bhai" encouraged his favourite sister aka Alia while glaring at her best friend. Lol, poor ayan.
"Thanks for the disturbance. I appreciate it. Anyways, so where was I ?"
"Grateful to us waala part" reminded shraddha with a wink.
" Love you! Yeah, so I had the opportunity to know you all and be a part of this family cum friends gang who are too close to my heart. I got few rare chances of working with legends of this fraternity who gave me roles that could escalate my career and acting chops. I'm very grateful to Bhansali sir who is among them. He made me a better actor. I still don't know what exactly he saw in me to cast me for RamLeela and then onwards for his next films. The experience was larger than life and so fascinating. And then I stumbled upon few people who made my life worth living for.
Sometimes few people are so strong and so powerful that they themselves aren't aware of their inner strength and capability. They can do everything with conviction. Yet they believe themselves to be weak and less powerful. They try to make themselves feel less important. They forget to love themselves. Such people are to be loved with no measure. Guess, God decided that it was enough. Someone right across this room matches the description with such ease. Now it's time for that person to be loved and cherished."
Everything happened so quick that we couldn't blink. One moment he was getting all sentimental and talking like a pro and at the other moment the spotlight got fixed at another figure in the same room, adjacent to him and our eyes rolled back to our skull.
THIS ISN'T HAPPENING ?
OR IS IT ?
I heard multiple gasps from everyone alike.
My mouth hung wide open.
He had such nerves!
Ranveer was down on his knees with a black velvet box we hadn't paid attention all this while. He looked at her with such intensity that her palm went towards her mouth to cover her surprise. She had her eyes at him, down. He had his eyes at her, up. They stared and stared and perhaps the rest of the world faded.
We stared with shock and slowly it turned into a wide grin.
We all knew this was coming but he chose to confess his love today, making us their witness, made us a bit emotional and happy. He surely had a heart of gold.
Deepika had eyes filled with tear and her dimple refused to leave her face.
"Baby, I know you deserve better. You are that brave and strong person I've encountered. You make my heart so happy, sometimes I forget everything around. It's always you and about you. Don't ask me how and when. I'm afraid I do not have an answer for that. It just happened. This heart fell for you. Too deep into the pit of love that now it refuses to get up. Ziddi hai! You've gone through so much and yet you're here with the sheer power of will and courage. You are a beacon for so many out there going through the same. Even after attaining such heights, your so down to earth, simply put, the daughter of Prakash Padukone. The daughter who brings smiles, radiates happiness. Your shy but your so animated to people whom you trust. I'm so fortunate to be among those few.
So, tonight, I ask you Ms Deepika Padukone, that will you let me be your Prince Charming, riding down the bajirao horse! I promise to make you smile, always. Will you let me love and cherish you for the rest of our lives and more. Will you let me support and surround you with happiness and joy. Will you make me the happiest man alive by marrying me ?
Will you do the honour of being a mastani to my bajirao & leela to my ram ?"
My eyes involuntarily shifted towards Bunny standing at a corner with Adi. They were such a craze back then. I've always felt that she had a thing still left for him. That she still felt something towards bunny. It would be so hard breaking to see my man ranveer go through this dilemma. I just wish him happiness.
Ranbir stood there with a bright smile and if my eyes aren't fooling me, he had tears forming in his orbs. It must have been a relief to see her getting her forever, come true. She deserves it. Ranveer deserves it. Everyone mirrored Ranbir's expression. Girls had started sobbing. Alia stood numb and emotional. Fubu was grinning so hard that his face could collapse. I was myself smiling like a fool.
We stood patiently to hear her reply.
"Please marry me ? My knees are giving away!" spoke rannu in a weak almost soft voice. Poor guy had his voice choked with emotion.
She did her trademark laughter which confused him but relieved us.
She took the box from him and held his collar up and crushed into his body, hugging him tight. For a second he seemed lost and then upon realization, he held her close and swirled her around with their laughter chiming around, filling the place with so much happiness. Deepika's pure laughter occupied the room and she whispered 'Yes' to him so many times.
As a mark of joy, true triumph of love, their song "Laal Ishq" played so beautifully in the the background that we couldn't help but clap thunderously for a couple who had nothing but love for each other.
True love
It must have felt so amazing to have your loved one agree to spend their life with you.
That night, I glanced at my love to see her already looking at me over her tears. I wiped her tears with my thumb and gave a long kiss on her forehead. We side hugged each other and looked ahead at our two favourite people, glowing with utmost love. He made her wear his exquisite ring and she beamed with bliss. They deserve this moment of gaiety.
We clapped and hooted hard for our man who not only wins heart with his goofy yet crazy spirit but also wins them with his heart of gold. A heart that beats for everyone. That rejoices for everyone. I'm so extremely proud and happy for him. May this bond stay this way, forever
The night turned into one of the most memorable day of our lives.
Cheers to #DeepVeer
NOTE : I truly love them together. Our Rannu got his forever ! Aren't you happy for him ?
He truly deserves every happiness.
Word Count : 4300 something !
Thank you so much for all the love and support.
As we go, things will keep on unfolding until we reach the climax.
Big love,
Jemi :)