20-11-2025, 01:02 PM
Episode 9
FAILURE OR SOMETHING ELSE...
Scene – Ishaani’s Morning (Next Day)
Camera open hota hai —
Ek chhoti si flat, lekin beautifully organized.
Window ke bahar se sunlight ke soft rays curtain ke beech se andar aa rahe hain.
Background me coffee machine ki halki “click-click” awaaz.
Ishaani kitchen me khadi hai — ek loose T-shirt, messy bun, bina makeup ke natural face.
Uske haath me ek mug hai, aur saamne table par ek half-open modeling portfolio pada hai.
Background Sound:
Radio me Rahat ki awaaz chal rahi hai —
> “Subah ka matlab sirf chai nahi… ek nayi koshish bhi hai.”
Ishaani muskuraati hai —
“Rahat ne sahi kaha… ek aur koshish.”
Wo coffee sip karti hai, aur phone pe apna schedule check karti hai —
> 10:00 AM – Restaurant Shift
2:00 PM – Modeling Audition (South Ex)
Mirror ke paas jaake thoda makeup lagati hai, phir rukh jaati hai…
Apni aankhon me dekhti hai, jaise khud se baat kar rahi ho.
Ishaani (khud se):
“Bas Ishaani… aaj confident rehna hai. Pichli baar jese nervous nahi hona.”
Phone vibrate karta hai — aunty ka message:
> “Beta khana kha lena time se. Tumhara health girta ja raha hai.”
Ishaani ka chehra halka sa udas padta hai.
Wo reply likhti hai:
> “Don’t worry aunty, main sambhal lungi.”
Phir ek frame me —
Table par rakha photo frame dikhai deta hai — Ishaani aur uski maa ka purana photo, ek beach par.
Woh photo dekhti hai, aankhon me ek second ke liye nostalgia.
Ishaani softly:
“Maa… kabhi kabhi lagta hai sab kuch tumhe batana chahiye.”
Phir ek deep breath leti hai —
Purse uthati hai, lipstick lagati hai, aur door lock karti hai.
Background music: soft upbeat tune — “New Day Begins” type.
Lift ke andar ek chhoti si mirror reflection me wo apne bal set karti hai.
Niche building ke gate par ek fruit seller kehta hai —
“Madam ji, aaj phir jaldi ja rahi ho?”
Ishaani (hasti hui): “Late jaungi to boss ka lecture sunna padega.”
Auto rukhta hai, wo chadh kar baith jaati hai —
Camera side shot me uska confident face dikhata hai, hawa me thode baal ud rahe hain.
Voice-over (Ishaani’s thoughts):
“Har din ek nayi audition hai… zindagi me bhi.”
Camera upar lift hota hai —
Delhi ke traffic, morning hustle, horns ke beech Ishaani ka auto bheed me ghul jaata hai.
Scene – Ishaani’s Mumbai Morning (Extended & Cinematic)
Subah ke 8:30 baj rahe hain.
Camera ek slow aerial shot me Mumbai ki bheed bhadi galliyon se guzarta hai —
vendors ke thele, vada pav stalls, aur auto rickshaw ke horns.
Background me thoda humid hawa ka feel — ek aam Mumbai morning.
Cut to —
Ishaani building ke gate se nikalti hai.
White shirt, light blue jeans, hair tied loosely, ek sleek tote bag shoulder par.
Ek hand me travel coffee mug, dusre me phone.
Wo ek chhoti si sigh leti hai —
aaj phir modeling audition aur café dono juggle karne hain.
Gate ke bahar auto driver awaz lagata hai:
> “Madam, Bandra West?”
“Haan bhaiya, first Carter Road café, phir Andheri audition.”
Auto start hota hai —
Camera auto ke side se Mumbai ke fast-moving traffic ko capture karta hai.
Marine Lines, Bandra flyover, aur traffic lights ke beech se guzarta hua auto.
Auto ke radio me Rahat ka voice sunai deta hai —
> “Zindagi me kabhi traffic me atak jao to yaad rakhna —
kuch raaste rukne ke liye nahi, seekhne ke liye hote hain.”
Ishaani halki si smile karti hai, earphones nikalti hai aur lagati hai.
Background me soft pop music chalu — “Aaj phir jeene ki tamanna hai…”
Signal par auto rukta hai.
Saath me ek Royal Enfield rukti hai — us par 2 ladke, college look me.
Ek kehta hai:
> “Arey madam, audition pe ja rahi ho kya? Bandra ka model look lag raha hai!”
Dusra bolta hai:
“Smile to karo na yaar, pura din bright ho jayega!”
Ishaani unhe dekhti hai — expression totally blank.
Ek second ke liye camera uske aankhon me zoom karta hai —
wo kuch kehna chahti hai, par bas ek deep breath leti hai.
Phir calmly phone nikalti hai, earphones aur tight karti hai aur music full volume.
Unhe ignore karke apna head side turn karti hai.
Ladke aur kuch bolte hain, lekin tabhi traffic signal green ho jata hai —
auto tez nikalta hai, unke peeche chhod kar.
Camera slow motion me Ishaani ke reflection par focus karta hai —
auto ke glass me uska face aur peeche blur hoti Mumbai skyline.
Ishaani (voice-over):
> “Har din koi na koi kuch keh hi deta hai…
Par main unke words nahi, apne dreams sunna chahti hoon.”
Auto Worli Sea Face ke paas se nikalta hai — hawa me thoda namak aur moisture.
Ek chhota sa smile uske lips par aa jata hai.
Phir ek chhoti si bachchi traffic signal pe phool bechti hai —
Ishaani earphones nikalti hai.
> “Kitne ka diya?”
“Dus rupaye ka didi.”
“Yeh lo… par kal college jaana, promise?”
Bachchi haan me sir hilati hai.
Auto driver mirror me dekh kar kehta hai:
> “Madam, aap jaise log kam milte hain.”
“Nahi bhaiya… sab milte hain, bas kisi ke paas waqt nahi hota.”
Auto finally Carter Road ke bahar rukta hai food adda restaurant par
Beach side breeze, café ke bahar customers, aur ek chhoti si smile Ishaani ke chehre par.
Ek coworker (waiter) door se kehta hai:
> “Good morning superstar!”
Ishaani:
> “Superstar nahi, super tired. Coffee mil sakti hai pehle?”
Waiter:
> “Madam ke liye special cutting chai bhi chalegi!”
Wo dono haste hue café ke andar chalte hain —
background me upbeat Mumbai jazz music chalu hota hai.
Camera zoom out karta hai
Scene: Food Adda – Subah ka shift
Ishani restaurant ke glass doors se enter karti hai, light se bhara hua interior dekh kar thoda smile kar leti hai. Brick walls par neon signs jagmagate hain – “No attitude, only appetite!” aur ek wall ke corner me colorful posters college events ke. Floor polished aur counter spotless, sab kuch organized lag raha tha.
Ishani ke saath do colleagues kitchen aur floor pe kaam kar rahe the. Ek ladka, Varun, fryer ke paas french fries flip kar raha tha, aur ek ladki, Meera, table ke orders note kar rahi thi, dono hi Ishani ko dekh kar chhupke se smile karte hain.
Kitchen ki taraf se steam aur tandoor ki smell aa rahi thi. Stove par masale ki khushboo aur garlic ki aroma mix ho rahi thi. Ishani apron pehenti hai, ek quick glance kitchen ki taraf daalti hai aur manager ke paas chali jaati hai.
Manager (smiling, thoda playful):
Arre Ishani, aaj tum thodi late ho, ya bas maine hi notice kiya?
Ishani (mock serious, playful tone):
Sir, ye late hona mera signature style hai. Aur agar maine time pe aa liya, toh aapka coffee ka mood khatam ho jata na?
Manager (laughs):
Haan haan, tumhare bina toh humari subah incomplete hai. Chalo, pehle floor dekh lo, phir kitchen ke kaam start karo.
Ishani counter ke paas jaati hai, orders check karti hai, aur Meera ke saath short light-hearted conversation karti hai.
Ishani:
Meera, table 5 ke biryani ke liye extra papad laga dena, aur dekho fries overcooked na ho.
Meera (smiling):
Yes boss, aap tension mat lo.
Ishani phir kitchen ke side se smoke aur sizzling sound sunte hue check karti hai ki Varun sab fry properly kar raha hai ya nahi.
Ishani (Varun se teasing tone me):
Varun, fries thoda crispy rakhna, warna customers khush nahi honge.
Varun (grinning):
Yes chef!
Restaurant ka atmosphere thoda bustling hai – background me soft instrumental Bollywood track play ho raha hai, tables pe students aur youngsters apni coffee aur breakfast enjoy kar rahe hain, aur Ishani confidently orders manage kar rahi hai, saath hi floor aur kitchen dono ka dhyaan rakhti hai.
Scene: Food Adda – Lunch Rush
Lunchtime ka peak hai, restaurant ka interior buzzing hai. Tables pe students aur office workers, laptops aur notebooks ke saath coffee sip kar rahe hain, aur kuch groups loud laugh karte hue apni meal enjoy kar rahe hain. Neon lights thodi dim ho rahi hain, par ambience lively aur vibrant lag raha hai.
Kitchen se sizzling aur chopping ki awazein aa rahi hain. Fryer me french fries, tandoor me naan aur grills me chicken tikka chal rahe hain. Ishani apron tight kar ke orders check karti hai.
Ishani (apne colleague Meera se, softly but briskly):
Meera, table 7 ke burgers aur shakes ke liye order confirm karo. Fries crisp rakhna aur shake me double ice lagana.
Meera:
Yes Ishani, main dekh rahi hoon.
Ishani ek quick glance stove ke side deti hai, jahan Varun busy hai sizzling grills ke saath.
Ishani (Varun ko tease karte hue):
Varun, chicken thoda jaldi flip karna, warna customers humara star dish miss kar denge.
Varun (laughs, confident):
Yes chef!
Restaurant ka floor thoda chaotic ho gaya hai. Ek group table pe jor jor se laugh kar raha hai, ek ladka accidentally napkin table se gira deta hai, aur doosri side ek customer thoda loud complain karta hai ki biryani thodi cold hai.
Ishani turant move karti hai, ek quick smile ke saath customer ke paas jaakar politely:
Ishani:
Sir, sorry for the delay! Main personally ensure karungi ki aapka dish fresh aur hot serve ho.
Customer thoda relax hota hai aur smile karta hai. Ishani peeche ki taraf darti nahi, balki confidently floor aur kitchen dono ko monitor karti hai.
Tabhi manager aata hai, clipboard haath me le kar:
Manager (playful tone, thoda teasing):
Ishani, tum lunch rush me bhi full control me ho! Chalo, ab thoda handle kar lo table 9 ke teens, yeh thoda mischief wale lag rahe hain.
Ishani (smiling, sarcastic):
Sir, mischief toh yeh log hi karenge, main bas unko khana serve kar rahi hoon.
Restaurant ka chaos badh raha hai – ek waiter slip hone wala hai, par Ishani ek quick move se help karti hai. Ek ladki waiter ko support kar rahi hai, aur Ishani ke confident aur calm actions se sab kaam smoothly handle ho raha hai.
Ishani (apne colleague Meera se whisper me):
Meera, notice karo, jitna bhi chaos ho, humari team ka teamwork perfect lag raha hai.
Meera (laughs):
Haan boss, aap hi ka magic hai.
Kitchen aur floor ke coordination me Ishani ka focus clear hai. Orders correct, plates hot aur customers satisfied. Restaurant ka ambience lively hai, lekin Ishani ka calm aur composed nature sab chaos ke beech shining point lagta hai.
Finally, rush khatam hota hai, customers happy, staff thoda exhausted, aur Ishani ek deep breath le kar smile karti hai, apron adjust karte hue.
Ishani (apne aap se, softly, proud tone me):
Aur haan, multitasking aur patience ka yahi result hota hai.
Lunch rush ke baad, Ishani counter ke paas se thodi der orders check kar rahi hoti hai. Phir apni watch dekhti hai aur ek chhoti si gasp ke saath bolti hai:
Ishani (khud se, worried):
Oh shittt… 2 baje ka appointment tha aur main abhi yahan…
Wo turant manager ke paas jati hai, professional aur polite tone me:
Ishani:
Sir, mujhe thodi der leave chahiye. Ek personal appointment hai, 30-40 minute me wapas aa jaungi.
Manager ek quick nod deta hai, thoda confused, par Ishani already office uniform ke upar coat adjust karti hai aur apni bag le kar rush me washroom ki taraf jaati hai.
Scene: Washroom / Quick Change
Ishani washroom me enter karti hai aur mirror ke saamne khadi hoti hai. Jaldi jaldi apne casual modeling outfit me change karti hai – fitted top, stylish trousers, aur sneakers. Hair ko dhire se tie karti hai aur makeup ka final touch lagati hai.
Ishani (khud se, mirror ke samne, monologue style):
Food Adda aur modeling… dono alag duniya… Ek taraf restaurant ka chaos, aur doosri taraf lights, cameras aur professional shots. Kaash scooty raat ko puncture na hota, toh ab tak ka pahuch gayi hoti…
Wo apna phone nikal kar auto book karti hai aur driver ke liye bolti hai:
Ishani:
Bhaiya, thoda jaldi uda do, time kam hai.
Scene: Auto Ride / Reflection
Auto me beth kar Ishani apni bag apne lap par rakhti hai. Bahar Mumbai ka traffic, horns, aur logon ka shor, lekin Ishani apni world me hai. Wo apne modeling assignment ke liye mentally prepare hoti hai:
Ishani (khud se, softly):
Camera ke samne confident rehna hai… perfect posture, smile aur poora attitude. Food Adda ka hardworking Ishani aur modeling ki glamorous Ishani… dono ka balance maintain karna hai.
Auto traffic se fight karte hue slowly modeling studio ki taraf badh rahi hoti hai. Auto driver ka horn aur logon ki chillaahat me Ishani focused reh kar apne thoughts me busy hai.
Ishani (murmur karte hue):
Bas 30 minute aur… phir lights, makeup, aur shoots… aur phir wapas restaurant… kaise manage karun ye sab…
Auto studio ke saamne rukti hai. Ishani deep breath leti hai, bag adjust karti hai aur confidently auto se ut kar modeling studio ki taraf chali jaati hai.
Scene: Modeling Studio – Arrival
Auto studio ke bahar rukti hai. Ishani deep breath leti hai, bag adjust karti hai aur confident steps me studio ke andar enter karti hai. Lekin jaise hi usne wall clock dekha, uske hoosh ud gaye:
Ishani (khud se, shocked):
3 baj gaye… appointment ka time bhi chala gaya…
Studio ka interior modern aur classy hai – white walls, bright lights, aur sleek furniture. Reception ke samne ek receptionist busy computer me typing kar rahi hai. Studio me aur bhi models aur staff ka halka hustle hai.
Ishani receptionist ke paas jaakar politely bolti hai:
Ishani:
Hi… meri appointment thi aaj…
Receptionist thodi regretful tone me bolti hai:
Receptionist:
Madam… aap late ho gaye. Sir ab busy hain. Thoda intezaar karna padega…
Ishani ke chehre par thodi disappointment aati hai, lekin wo gracefully sofe ki taraf jaakar beth jaati hai. Sofe par ek aur ladki already bethi hoti hai – shayad 20s me, simple aur vulnerable look ke saath. Ladki dhire dhire bas roye ja rahi hoti hai, bina kisi aawaz ke.
Ishani table se ek water bottle uthati hai, ek sip leti hai, fir dheere se ladki ki taraf dekhti hai. Uske aankhon me thodi empathy aur curiosity saath hi concern bhi dikhai deta hai.
Ishani (khud se, softly):
Kya hua is ladki ko… itna udaas kyu lag rahi hai…
Ishani pani ki bottle wapas table par rakhti hai aur quietly ladki ko observe karti hai, thoda patience ke saath, jaise samajhne ki koshish kar rahi ho ki kya hua…
Ishani dheere se ladki ke paas jaati hai aur uske kandhe par haath rakh deti hai, gentle aur supportive tone me:
Ishani:
Dekho… agar tum aaj select nahi hui, iska matlab yeh nahi ki tum kabhi nahi ho paogi…
Ladki Ishani ko ghore se dekhti hai, uski aankhon me thodi confusion aur dard saaf dikh raha hai. Ishani thoda sa smile karti hai, encouraging tone me baat continue karti hai:
Ishani:
Ab tum mujhe hi dekhlo… main kitne saalon se try kar rahi hoon, aur abhi tak koi major success nahi mili…
Ladki apni feelings ko rok nahi pati, aur foot-foot kar rone lagti hai. Ishani thodi ghabra jaati hai, haath se ladki ko gently pani deti hai:
Ishani:
Lo, ye lo… bas thoda sa control karo, shant ho jao…
Ladki pani se ek sip leti hai, fir dheere se bolti hai:
Ladki:
Main nakamyabi ke liye nahi ro rahi… balki…
Ishani uski baat sunkar hil jaati hai, pairo se zameen khisak jaati hai, jaise poora system hi hil gaya ho. Ladki ka expression serious aur intense hai, aur Ishani samajh gayi ki yeh sirf rejection ka dard nahi ha
Scene: Food Adda – Ishani ka wapas aana
Ishani restaurant ke entrance par khadi hoti hai, thodi thaki hui par focused. Lunch rush ke baad ka shor ab dheere dheere kam ho raha tha.
Wo dheere se counter ke paas jaati hai, apron dobara pehenti hai aur kitchen ki taraf badh jaati hai.
Uske dimag me abhi bhi wo ladki ki baatein ghoom rahi thi: “Main nakamyabi ke liye nahi ro rahi… balki…”
Ishani ka dil thoda bhari hai, par wo poora concentrate kar rahi thi apne kaam par.
Ishani (apne aap se):
Chalo… ab kaam pe dhyan do. Ladki ke emotions important hai, par customer aur kitchen bhi manage karna hai.
Wo plates arrange kar rahi thi, orders le rahi thi, aur har cheez ko apni perfect speed aur efficiency se handle kar rahi thi.
Kitchen me chef aur staff bhi notice kar rahe the ki Ishani apne kaam me kitni focused hai, jaise har stress aur distraction ko ignore kar rahi ho.
Ishani (apne aap se, softly):
Bas… ek kaam complete, ek ladki ka thoda comfort… aur phir apne modeling aur restaurant dono ka kaam perfectly manage.
Camera angle kitchen ki taraf shift hota hai, jahaan Ishani tezi se plates serve kar rahi hai, aur background me restaurant ka subtle hustle-bustle dikh raha hai.
Even in her mind, wo ladki ki baaton ko recall karti hai, par apne professional self ko poora handle kar rahi hai.
FAILURE OR SOMETHING ELSE...
Scene – Ishaani’s Morning (Next Day)
Camera open hota hai —
Ek chhoti si flat, lekin beautifully organized.
Window ke bahar se sunlight ke soft rays curtain ke beech se andar aa rahe hain.
Background me coffee machine ki halki “click-click” awaaz.
Ishaani kitchen me khadi hai — ek loose T-shirt, messy bun, bina makeup ke natural face.
Uske haath me ek mug hai, aur saamne table par ek half-open modeling portfolio pada hai.
Background Sound:
Radio me Rahat ki awaaz chal rahi hai —
> “Subah ka matlab sirf chai nahi… ek nayi koshish bhi hai.”
Ishaani muskuraati hai —
“Rahat ne sahi kaha… ek aur koshish.”
Wo coffee sip karti hai, aur phone pe apna schedule check karti hai —
> 10:00 AM – Restaurant Shift
2:00 PM – Modeling Audition (South Ex)
Mirror ke paas jaake thoda makeup lagati hai, phir rukh jaati hai…
Apni aankhon me dekhti hai, jaise khud se baat kar rahi ho.
Ishaani (khud se):
“Bas Ishaani… aaj confident rehna hai. Pichli baar jese nervous nahi hona.”
Phone vibrate karta hai — aunty ka message:
> “Beta khana kha lena time se. Tumhara health girta ja raha hai.”
Ishaani ka chehra halka sa udas padta hai.
Wo reply likhti hai:
> “Don’t worry aunty, main sambhal lungi.”
Phir ek frame me —
Table par rakha photo frame dikhai deta hai — Ishaani aur uski maa ka purana photo, ek beach par.
Woh photo dekhti hai, aankhon me ek second ke liye nostalgia.
Ishaani softly:
“Maa… kabhi kabhi lagta hai sab kuch tumhe batana chahiye.”
Phir ek deep breath leti hai —
Purse uthati hai, lipstick lagati hai, aur door lock karti hai.
Background music: soft upbeat tune — “New Day Begins” type.
Lift ke andar ek chhoti si mirror reflection me wo apne bal set karti hai.
Niche building ke gate par ek fruit seller kehta hai —
“Madam ji, aaj phir jaldi ja rahi ho?”
Ishaani (hasti hui): “Late jaungi to boss ka lecture sunna padega.”
Auto rukhta hai, wo chadh kar baith jaati hai —
Camera side shot me uska confident face dikhata hai, hawa me thode baal ud rahe hain.
Voice-over (Ishaani’s thoughts):
“Har din ek nayi audition hai… zindagi me bhi.”
Camera upar lift hota hai —
Delhi ke traffic, morning hustle, horns ke beech Ishaani ka auto bheed me ghul jaata hai.
Scene – Ishaani’s Mumbai Morning (Extended & Cinematic)
Subah ke 8:30 baj rahe hain.
Camera ek slow aerial shot me Mumbai ki bheed bhadi galliyon se guzarta hai —
vendors ke thele, vada pav stalls, aur auto rickshaw ke horns.
Background me thoda humid hawa ka feel — ek aam Mumbai morning.
Cut to —
Ishaani building ke gate se nikalti hai.
White shirt, light blue jeans, hair tied loosely, ek sleek tote bag shoulder par.
Ek hand me travel coffee mug, dusre me phone.
Wo ek chhoti si sigh leti hai —
aaj phir modeling audition aur café dono juggle karne hain.
Gate ke bahar auto driver awaz lagata hai:
> “Madam, Bandra West?”
“Haan bhaiya, first Carter Road café, phir Andheri audition.”
Auto start hota hai —
Camera auto ke side se Mumbai ke fast-moving traffic ko capture karta hai.
Marine Lines, Bandra flyover, aur traffic lights ke beech se guzarta hua auto.
Auto ke radio me Rahat ka voice sunai deta hai —
> “Zindagi me kabhi traffic me atak jao to yaad rakhna —
kuch raaste rukne ke liye nahi, seekhne ke liye hote hain.”
Ishaani halki si smile karti hai, earphones nikalti hai aur lagati hai.
Background me soft pop music chalu — “Aaj phir jeene ki tamanna hai…”
Signal par auto rukta hai.
Saath me ek Royal Enfield rukti hai — us par 2 ladke, college look me.
Ek kehta hai:
> “Arey madam, audition pe ja rahi ho kya? Bandra ka model look lag raha hai!”
Dusra bolta hai:
“Smile to karo na yaar, pura din bright ho jayega!”
Ishaani unhe dekhti hai — expression totally blank.
Ek second ke liye camera uske aankhon me zoom karta hai —
wo kuch kehna chahti hai, par bas ek deep breath leti hai.
Phir calmly phone nikalti hai, earphones aur tight karti hai aur music full volume.
Unhe ignore karke apna head side turn karti hai.
Ladke aur kuch bolte hain, lekin tabhi traffic signal green ho jata hai —
auto tez nikalta hai, unke peeche chhod kar.
Camera slow motion me Ishaani ke reflection par focus karta hai —
auto ke glass me uska face aur peeche blur hoti Mumbai skyline.
Ishaani (voice-over):
> “Har din koi na koi kuch keh hi deta hai…
Par main unke words nahi, apne dreams sunna chahti hoon.”
Auto Worli Sea Face ke paas se nikalta hai — hawa me thoda namak aur moisture.
Ek chhota sa smile uske lips par aa jata hai.
Phir ek chhoti si bachchi traffic signal pe phool bechti hai —
Ishaani earphones nikalti hai.
> “Kitne ka diya?”
“Dus rupaye ka didi.”
“Yeh lo… par kal college jaana, promise?”
Bachchi haan me sir hilati hai.
Auto driver mirror me dekh kar kehta hai:
> “Madam, aap jaise log kam milte hain.”
“Nahi bhaiya… sab milte hain, bas kisi ke paas waqt nahi hota.”
Auto finally Carter Road ke bahar rukta hai food adda restaurant par
Beach side breeze, café ke bahar customers, aur ek chhoti si smile Ishaani ke chehre par.
Ek coworker (waiter) door se kehta hai:
> “Good morning superstar!”
Ishaani:
> “Superstar nahi, super tired. Coffee mil sakti hai pehle?”
Waiter:
> “Madam ke liye special cutting chai bhi chalegi!”
Wo dono haste hue café ke andar chalte hain —
background me upbeat Mumbai jazz music chalu hota hai.
Camera zoom out karta hai
Scene: Food Adda – Subah ka shift
Ishani restaurant ke glass doors se enter karti hai, light se bhara hua interior dekh kar thoda smile kar leti hai. Brick walls par neon signs jagmagate hain – “No attitude, only appetite!” aur ek wall ke corner me colorful posters college events ke. Floor polished aur counter spotless, sab kuch organized lag raha tha.
Ishani ke saath do colleagues kitchen aur floor pe kaam kar rahe the. Ek ladka, Varun, fryer ke paas french fries flip kar raha tha, aur ek ladki, Meera, table ke orders note kar rahi thi, dono hi Ishani ko dekh kar chhupke se smile karte hain.
Kitchen ki taraf se steam aur tandoor ki smell aa rahi thi. Stove par masale ki khushboo aur garlic ki aroma mix ho rahi thi. Ishani apron pehenti hai, ek quick glance kitchen ki taraf daalti hai aur manager ke paas chali jaati hai.
Manager (smiling, thoda playful):
Arre Ishani, aaj tum thodi late ho, ya bas maine hi notice kiya?
Ishani (mock serious, playful tone):
Sir, ye late hona mera signature style hai. Aur agar maine time pe aa liya, toh aapka coffee ka mood khatam ho jata na?
Manager (laughs):
Haan haan, tumhare bina toh humari subah incomplete hai. Chalo, pehle floor dekh lo, phir kitchen ke kaam start karo.
Ishani counter ke paas jaati hai, orders check karti hai, aur Meera ke saath short light-hearted conversation karti hai.
Ishani:
Meera, table 5 ke biryani ke liye extra papad laga dena, aur dekho fries overcooked na ho.
Meera (smiling):
Yes boss, aap tension mat lo.
Ishani phir kitchen ke side se smoke aur sizzling sound sunte hue check karti hai ki Varun sab fry properly kar raha hai ya nahi.
Ishani (Varun se teasing tone me):
Varun, fries thoda crispy rakhna, warna customers khush nahi honge.
Varun (grinning):
Yes chef!
Restaurant ka atmosphere thoda bustling hai – background me soft instrumental Bollywood track play ho raha hai, tables pe students aur youngsters apni coffee aur breakfast enjoy kar rahe hain, aur Ishani confidently orders manage kar rahi hai, saath hi floor aur kitchen dono ka dhyaan rakhti hai.
Scene: Food Adda – Lunch Rush
Lunchtime ka peak hai, restaurant ka interior buzzing hai. Tables pe students aur office workers, laptops aur notebooks ke saath coffee sip kar rahe hain, aur kuch groups loud laugh karte hue apni meal enjoy kar rahe hain. Neon lights thodi dim ho rahi hain, par ambience lively aur vibrant lag raha hai.
Kitchen se sizzling aur chopping ki awazein aa rahi hain. Fryer me french fries, tandoor me naan aur grills me chicken tikka chal rahe hain. Ishani apron tight kar ke orders check karti hai.
Ishani (apne colleague Meera se, softly but briskly):
Meera, table 7 ke burgers aur shakes ke liye order confirm karo. Fries crisp rakhna aur shake me double ice lagana.
Meera:
Yes Ishani, main dekh rahi hoon.
Ishani ek quick glance stove ke side deti hai, jahan Varun busy hai sizzling grills ke saath.
Ishani (Varun ko tease karte hue):
Varun, chicken thoda jaldi flip karna, warna customers humara star dish miss kar denge.
Varun (laughs, confident):
Yes chef!
Restaurant ka floor thoda chaotic ho gaya hai. Ek group table pe jor jor se laugh kar raha hai, ek ladka accidentally napkin table se gira deta hai, aur doosri side ek customer thoda loud complain karta hai ki biryani thodi cold hai.
Ishani turant move karti hai, ek quick smile ke saath customer ke paas jaakar politely:
Ishani:
Sir, sorry for the delay! Main personally ensure karungi ki aapka dish fresh aur hot serve ho.
Customer thoda relax hota hai aur smile karta hai. Ishani peeche ki taraf darti nahi, balki confidently floor aur kitchen dono ko monitor karti hai.
Tabhi manager aata hai, clipboard haath me le kar:
Manager (playful tone, thoda teasing):
Ishani, tum lunch rush me bhi full control me ho! Chalo, ab thoda handle kar lo table 9 ke teens, yeh thoda mischief wale lag rahe hain.
Ishani (smiling, sarcastic):
Sir, mischief toh yeh log hi karenge, main bas unko khana serve kar rahi hoon.
Restaurant ka chaos badh raha hai – ek waiter slip hone wala hai, par Ishani ek quick move se help karti hai. Ek ladki waiter ko support kar rahi hai, aur Ishani ke confident aur calm actions se sab kaam smoothly handle ho raha hai.
Ishani (apne colleague Meera se whisper me):
Meera, notice karo, jitna bhi chaos ho, humari team ka teamwork perfect lag raha hai.
Meera (laughs):
Haan boss, aap hi ka magic hai.
Kitchen aur floor ke coordination me Ishani ka focus clear hai. Orders correct, plates hot aur customers satisfied. Restaurant ka ambience lively hai, lekin Ishani ka calm aur composed nature sab chaos ke beech shining point lagta hai.
Finally, rush khatam hota hai, customers happy, staff thoda exhausted, aur Ishani ek deep breath le kar smile karti hai, apron adjust karte hue.
Ishani (apne aap se, softly, proud tone me):
Aur haan, multitasking aur patience ka yahi result hota hai.
Lunch rush ke baad, Ishani counter ke paas se thodi der orders check kar rahi hoti hai. Phir apni watch dekhti hai aur ek chhoti si gasp ke saath bolti hai:
Ishani (khud se, worried):
Oh shittt… 2 baje ka appointment tha aur main abhi yahan…
Wo turant manager ke paas jati hai, professional aur polite tone me:
Ishani:
Sir, mujhe thodi der leave chahiye. Ek personal appointment hai, 30-40 minute me wapas aa jaungi.
Manager ek quick nod deta hai, thoda confused, par Ishani already office uniform ke upar coat adjust karti hai aur apni bag le kar rush me washroom ki taraf jaati hai.
Scene: Washroom / Quick Change
Ishani washroom me enter karti hai aur mirror ke saamne khadi hoti hai. Jaldi jaldi apne casual modeling outfit me change karti hai – fitted top, stylish trousers, aur sneakers. Hair ko dhire se tie karti hai aur makeup ka final touch lagati hai.
Ishani (khud se, mirror ke samne, monologue style):
Food Adda aur modeling… dono alag duniya… Ek taraf restaurant ka chaos, aur doosri taraf lights, cameras aur professional shots. Kaash scooty raat ko puncture na hota, toh ab tak ka pahuch gayi hoti…
Wo apna phone nikal kar auto book karti hai aur driver ke liye bolti hai:
Ishani:
Bhaiya, thoda jaldi uda do, time kam hai.
Scene: Auto Ride / Reflection
Auto me beth kar Ishani apni bag apne lap par rakhti hai. Bahar Mumbai ka traffic, horns, aur logon ka shor, lekin Ishani apni world me hai. Wo apne modeling assignment ke liye mentally prepare hoti hai:
Ishani (khud se, softly):
Camera ke samne confident rehna hai… perfect posture, smile aur poora attitude. Food Adda ka hardworking Ishani aur modeling ki glamorous Ishani… dono ka balance maintain karna hai.
Auto traffic se fight karte hue slowly modeling studio ki taraf badh rahi hoti hai. Auto driver ka horn aur logon ki chillaahat me Ishani focused reh kar apne thoughts me busy hai.
Ishani (murmur karte hue):
Bas 30 minute aur… phir lights, makeup, aur shoots… aur phir wapas restaurant… kaise manage karun ye sab…
Auto studio ke saamne rukti hai. Ishani deep breath leti hai, bag adjust karti hai aur confidently auto se ut kar modeling studio ki taraf chali jaati hai.
Scene: Modeling Studio – Arrival
Auto studio ke bahar rukti hai. Ishani deep breath leti hai, bag adjust karti hai aur confident steps me studio ke andar enter karti hai. Lekin jaise hi usne wall clock dekha, uske hoosh ud gaye:
Ishani (khud se, shocked):
3 baj gaye… appointment ka time bhi chala gaya…
Studio ka interior modern aur classy hai – white walls, bright lights, aur sleek furniture. Reception ke samne ek receptionist busy computer me typing kar rahi hai. Studio me aur bhi models aur staff ka halka hustle hai.
Ishani receptionist ke paas jaakar politely bolti hai:
Ishani:
Hi… meri appointment thi aaj…
Receptionist thodi regretful tone me bolti hai:
Receptionist:
Madam… aap late ho gaye. Sir ab busy hain. Thoda intezaar karna padega…
Ishani ke chehre par thodi disappointment aati hai, lekin wo gracefully sofe ki taraf jaakar beth jaati hai. Sofe par ek aur ladki already bethi hoti hai – shayad 20s me, simple aur vulnerable look ke saath. Ladki dhire dhire bas roye ja rahi hoti hai, bina kisi aawaz ke.
Ishani table se ek water bottle uthati hai, ek sip leti hai, fir dheere se ladki ki taraf dekhti hai. Uske aankhon me thodi empathy aur curiosity saath hi concern bhi dikhai deta hai.
Ishani (khud se, softly):
Kya hua is ladki ko… itna udaas kyu lag rahi hai…
Ishani pani ki bottle wapas table par rakhti hai aur quietly ladki ko observe karti hai, thoda patience ke saath, jaise samajhne ki koshish kar rahi ho ki kya hua…
Ishani dheere se ladki ke paas jaati hai aur uske kandhe par haath rakh deti hai, gentle aur supportive tone me:
Ishani:
Dekho… agar tum aaj select nahi hui, iska matlab yeh nahi ki tum kabhi nahi ho paogi…
Ladki Ishani ko ghore se dekhti hai, uski aankhon me thodi confusion aur dard saaf dikh raha hai. Ishani thoda sa smile karti hai, encouraging tone me baat continue karti hai:
Ishani:
Ab tum mujhe hi dekhlo… main kitne saalon se try kar rahi hoon, aur abhi tak koi major success nahi mili…
Ladki apni feelings ko rok nahi pati, aur foot-foot kar rone lagti hai. Ishani thodi ghabra jaati hai, haath se ladki ko gently pani deti hai:
Ishani:
Lo, ye lo… bas thoda sa control karo, shant ho jao…
Ladki pani se ek sip leti hai, fir dheere se bolti hai:
Ladki:
Main nakamyabi ke liye nahi ro rahi… balki…
Ishani uski baat sunkar hil jaati hai, pairo se zameen khisak jaati hai, jaise poora system hi hil gaya ho. Ladki ka expression serious aur intense hai, aur Ishani samajh gayi ki yeh sirf rejection ka dard nahi ha
Scene: Food Adda – Ishani ka wapas aana
Ishani restaurant ke entrance par khadi hoti hai, thodi thaki hui par focused. Lunch rush ke baad ka shor ab dheere dheere kam ho raha tha.
Wo dheere se counter ke paas jaati hai, apron dobara pehenti hai aur kitchen ki taraf badh jaati hai.
Uske dimag me abhi bhi wo ladki ki baatein ghoom rahi thi: “Main nakamyabi ke liye nahi ro rahi… balki…”
Ishani ka dil thoda bhari hai, par wo poora concentrate kar rahi thi apne kaam par.
Ishani (apne aap se):
Chalo… ab kaam pe dhyan do. Ladki ke emotions important hai, par customer aur kitchen bhi manage karna hai.
Wo plates arrange kar rahi thi, orders le rahi thi, aur har cheez ko apni perfect speed aur efficiency se handle kar rahi thi.
Kitchen me chef aur staff bhi notice kar rahe the ki Ishani apne kaam me kitni focused hai, jaise har stress aur distraction ko ignore kar rahi ho.
Ishani (apne aap se, softly):
Bas… ek kaam complete, ek ladki ka thoda comfort… aur phir apne modeling aur restaurant dono ka kaam perfectly manage.
Camera angle kitchen ki taraf shift hota hai, jahaan Ishani tezi se plates serve kar rahi hai, aur background me restaurant ka subtle hustle-bustle dikh raha hai.
Even in her mind, wo ladki ki baaton ko recall karti hai, par apne professional self ko poora handle kar rahi hai.
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