chapter 39

“Kaun hai badtamiz??” Mami screamed.“Ji yeh badtamiz aapaka Ghulam hai!!”“Arrey, aap?” Mami blushed.“It is my niece’s haldi function. How can I not celebrate it with full josh,” Mama. Then he turned towards bhaiya and painted bhaiyya’s face too.  Mami and Bhaiya also took haldi paste in their hands and started chasing mama. Everybody was boost up seeing mama’s act. They also took haldi in their hands and started applying on each other’s faces. Papa went to Appa, and said “Happy Haldi!!!” and put some haldi on Appa’s face. He too did the same. Amma and Simi also enjoyed a lot! Soon haldi function turned into holi festival. Yellow colour was all over the place. Jay was shocked to see that!!“That’s why I was telling you not to wear maroon kurta. Now you got that!!” Mita.Jay nodded his head. After an hour everybody was settled and sat on the chairs. Bhaiya went on the stage, took mike in his hand.“Namaste!!!!! I hope you all enjoyed Holi!!! I mean Haldi!! Now sit back and enjoy next program, Dil tham ke baithiye…!!”“Program?? Now what??” Jay whispered in Mita’s ear.“Even I don’t know..!!” Mita.Music started..“Wow…That’s my favorite song.. Apsara Aali..”Two ladies entered in nauwari saree….“Oh my God, Pihu and Bhabi…wow!!!” Mita was so excited to see them on stage.Two apsaras, Pihu and Bhabhi started dancing…Everybody started clapping..“That’s a lovely surprise..I loved it!!” Jay.“Me too..!!” Mita.“That was a great performance by my sister Pihu and my dharam patniji.. I am so proud of you!! Now the next performer… she will tell you what Mita must be thinking now…!!” Bhaiyya.“Now who is next??” Mita looked at Jay.“How would I know??” Jay.“Huh…” Mita.Music started…“Yeyyy.. Archu…!!” Mita started clapping.“Ohh..is that Archana? I couldn’t recognize her.!!” Jay.“Mera maahii bada sona hai…sone pe dil khona hai..” Archu was dancing on this song.“Ummmaahhh…” Mita gave flying kiss towards Archu.“You know Kanna??” Mita.“No, I don’t know..” Jay.“Ohho, listen na, when I was in college, in annual function, I had performed on this song,” Mita“Really? You dance??” Jay.Suddenly Archu came to Mita and pulled her on the stage. Initially Mita was reluctant to go but then Pihu, Seema and Archu insisted..Mita started..“Aajaa aaja ve mahiAaja aaja ve chandaAaja aaja ve sajanaa…..”Jay was pleasantly surprised to see Mita dancing on stage.. He got up from his chair and started clapping and whistling….!!After dancing for couple of mins, Mita came back at her place. Jay couldn’t resist and gave her a warm hug.. “that was awesome..!! I never knew you dance so well..” Jay.“Kyun Mita?? Paris me Mita ke thumke kabhi dikhaye nahi kya jiju ko??” Seema.Mita was blushing,“Thank you!!”“Now that was a rocking performance by Archu and our darling Mita..!! Now, again dil tham ke baithiye, because the next performance is really unique and unexpected….May I request the performers on the stage??” Bhaiyya.Everybody was looking at the stage, waiting who is next..!!And then the music started….     “Moochon ko thoda round ghoomake       Collar ko thoda upar chadhaike       Moochhon ko thoda round ghumake      Anna ke jaisa chashma lagake      Coconut me lassi milake     Aa jaao sare mood banake All the Rajini fans - ThalaivaDon't miss the chance - ThalaivaAll the Rajini fans - ThalaivaDon't miss the chance - Do This!Lungi dance, lungi dance, lungi dance, lungi dance, lungi dance, lungi dance, lungi dance, lungi dance, lungi dance, lungi dance, lungi dance, lungi dance, lungi dance, lungi dance”Papa and Mummy were rocking the stage.Mita’s jaw dropped. Jay stood again and started cheering them up!!. Papa came down and pulled Jay on the stage. Jay showed his moves..with Apadi pode hook steps..Mita was laughing.Everybody was excited and started whistling to see Jay dancing.Mita was overwhelmed to see the scene on the stage, she had tears in her eyes.Bhaiyya, Mama and Papa pulled Appa and all other relatives on the stage. Amma and Simi also joined Mom and Pihu. It was a full rocking haldi cum Sangeet…ceremony.Everybody was exhausted. They all had dinner and went back home to take rest. After all, they had to prepare for “The Day”!!!!To be Continued……