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In New York (in the afternoon):

Man (on the phone): Mom, please understand me. I just don't want to. Can we please not talk on this topic.

Lady (from the other side): No. I don't want to understand anything. You have to come, and that's it. I want you here in one week.

Man: But what about my work? I just can't come there anytime.

Lady: Sanskar!! (Yes, it's our hero 😍) You haven't come to India for almost 8 months. Now I want you here, that's it. (In a sobbing voice) I haven't seen you for so long. Can't you consider your mom's feelings for once?

Sanskar: (sighing) Ok, fine. I am coming. But I don't want to see any Sharma uncle's daughter.

Sujata: (In full enthusiasm) You just came here. I will not make you meet any Sharma's daughter, but Varma's daughter.

Sanskar while being frustrated : MOM, please. I don't want to marry now.

Sujata: Not now, then when will you get married? When your hair turns gray? I will not listen to you, and believe me, you will love this girl.

Sanskar: Mom, the girls you introduce to me either want to marry me for my money or they just want my status or they don't have one percent of manners.

Sujata: But what about Singh's daughter?

Sanskar: That girl was annoying, mom. She is so traditional, she hasn't spoken to me one word because of her shyness. I'm not saying that it's wrong, but I want someone who is independent and can at least have a similar lifestyle, so we both don't have to adjust much.

Sujata: Adjustment is key to a successful long relationship, my son. And what if she is traditional? She can understand your lifestyle, and you can also adjust to her traditional thoughts.

Sanskar: Mom, please. I am not saying she has to be the same as me or she is bad. But I want someone who is independent and bold.

Sujata: (heavily sighing) Ok, fine!

Ram: (on the phone) at least you come, then we will see.

Sanskar: (to someone in the company) WHAT!! How is this possible?

Ram: What happened? Whom are you shouting at?

Sanskar: nothing papa, actually we are having a project with an Indian company, but they just rejected our  proposal idea again, saying we can do better than this.

Ram: It's ok. When you come to India, you can try again.

Sanskar: Hmm, yes, I will hang up. See you soon.

In India

A girl was seen crying in the middle of the hall, and all other family members were sitting, watching the show.

Boy: Shh. Baby doll, now it doesn't matter. You have to do what we are saying, otherwise ... you know the consequences (smirking evilly).

The girl is looking at everyone with hope to stop the boy, but no one shows any pity to her and goes to their respective rooms, leaving the girl helpless.

One week later

In Mumbai (evening):

The beautiful and lavish mansion is shown, surrounded by a beautiful garden. On the left side, there are sitting arrangements in the garden, and on the right side, there is a garden full of flowers. In the center, there is a big fountain and a road to enter the mansion. In the backyard of the mansion, there is a swimming pool with a small ground to play sports.

As we go in, we can see everyone running here and there. A lady is shown instructing everyone to work fast. Happiness can be clearly seen on her face, why not, her son is finally back after a while 8 months. She is none other than Sujatha Maheshwari.

Another lady: Sujatha, calm down. Everything will be done before our Sanskar comes. Don't take tension.

Sujatha: How can I not take tension, jiji (Sister)? He is coming back after 8 months. I don't want anything to be missed at this party.

Annapurna: But then also, please don't exhaust yourself. The party is held for his return, of course, we will make it grand. Our son is returning after signing billions of deals.

Sujatha: Yes, Jiji (Sister). Don't worry, I will take care of myself.

Pari: Choti ma (Small mom), Mom, you both sit. I am here; I will take care of everything.

Sujatha: Pari beta (daughter), how can I...

Pari (interrupting Sujatha): No, Choti ma. I don't want to listen to anything. I have made all the arrangements for Sankar's favorite food. Only the decoration part is remaining; you go and relax; I will handle this now.

Annapurna: We are so lucky to have you as our daughter. (sighing) Don't know when Sanskar will bring us another daughter, how will she be?

Someone: Don't worry, badi ma, I will bring someone just like you.

Sujatha: (Getting surprised): Sankar!!

Annapurna gets surprised but also confused: Sanskar! you? doesn't your flight land at 7 pm then?

Sanskar (while descending the stairs and smiling naughtily): If I have given the correct timing, then how can I give you a surprise? So, how's the surprise?

Sujatha goes towards Sanskar and raises her hand and...

Sanskar starts to scream: Ahh, mom. Please leave my ears. Ahh. Your son has come back after so long, and you are troubling him.

Sujatha: Oh really. Should I do aarti of you? You haven't come to meet us for a whole 8 months. And now also you didn't let me do aarti of you. You didn't allow me to pick you up at the airport.

Sanskar: Mom! Seriously, I came back after so long, and you're worrying about doing aarti and all? And please, mom, last time you came to pick me up and created chaos at the airport.

Sujatha: When did I create chaos? Can't I even welcome my son by lighting fireworks?

Sanskar: (Annoyingly) Mom, please!

Annapurna: Sujatha, He must be tired after a long journey; let him rest, and then you can talk with him as much as you want.

Sujatha: Ok, jiji. (Caressing Sanskar's head and face). I miss you so much. Go and get some rest.

Sanskar: I miss you too, mom, and I miss all of you so much. I have a surprise for you also, but first, let me freshen up.

Pari: Yes, Sanskar, you go, I will bring water for you.

Sanskar: Thank you Bhabhi. And where is my champ?

Pari: He is sleeping.

Annapurna: We all also should take rest; there is a party in the evening. (Sujatha is going to interrupt) No, Sujatha, you should go and take a rest; the servants are here; they will take care of all preparations.

All go to their respective rooms.

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In Sanskar's room:

The room is decorated in royal blue, gold, and white colors. In the center, there is a king-size bed, and on top of that, Sanskar's picture is there. On the left side, there is a small sofa and a tea table; there is also a balcony attached to the room. On the right side, there are bookshelves and a door that leads to the bathroom and a walking closet.

Sanskar enters his room; the room is the same as he left it. He is going to the bathroom when he gets a call.

On the call

Sanskar: Hello.

Person: Hi, how are you? Did you reach safely?

Sanskar: Yes, I reached safely. How's work going there, Kavita?

Kavita: It's going according to your commands, we will complete your work soon, Sir.

Sanskar (smiling): Come on, Kavita, you are my friend, you don't need to call me sir.

Kavita: I am just teasing you. How are your family members?

Sanskar: They all are fine.

Kavita: I miss you, Sanskar.

Sanskar: I miss you and all the others too.

Kavita (Gets sad but composes herself): Ok, Sanskar. I am getting sleepy. Bye.

Sanskar: Ok, bye. Good night, Kavita.

Call ended.

Pari enters the room.

Pari: Ohh, Kavita. Who is she? Your girlfriend?

Sanskar: No, Bhabhi. She is just a friend.

Pari: Ohh really? (in a teasing manner)

Sanskar: Yes, Bhabhi. If I had a girlfriend, then, of course, I would have told you, Bhabhi. She is really just a friend, but she is just a clingy type.

Pari: Ok ok. I believe you. Now take my special tea. You will feel relaxed.

Sanskar: Thank you, Bhabhi. I really miss this so much.

Pari: ok, I will go now, you take rest.

Sanskar: Bye.

Later in the evening,

Everyone in the Maheshwari family has gathered in the hall and is enjoying their family time, as after a long time, Sanskar has returned.

DP (Durga Prasad Maheshwari): After so long, our whole family is sitting like this and enjoying it. It feels so good.

Ram: Yes, bhaisa (big brother). But it would be best if it lasted a long time. (Seeing Sanskar as if he'd committed a crime)

Sujatha: Aji, it will be better if we get Sanskar's wife as our daughter, then we will make her stay here only then I will see where this Sanskar will go leaving his wife.

Sanskar: Mom, please, can't you think about other matters than my marriage?

Sujatha: How can I think about other matters? My son is going to be old and then also unmarried. (Making weird faces). Sanskar, you have to tell me the truth. Do you love someone?

Sanskar (with disbelief): No, mom.

Sujatha: Then are you... gay? (widening her eyes).

Sanskar (composing from shock) Mom!!!

Everyone laughs loudly.

Sujatha: Huh? Then what should I think? If you are not interested in marriage, then you are definitely interested in boys, right? 

Annapurna (controlling her laughter): Sujatha, stop it. Don't tease him like that.

Laksh (jokingly): Ma. What kaki ma says makes sense to me. You also think that even when all girls throw themselves at bhai, even then he is single, and on top of that, he has never dated anyone.

Sujatha: "Hay Mata rani." My son is gay. But Sanskar, you don't worry. Even if you bring any boy, then also I am OK, but please get married.

Sanskar (losing his mind): Mom, I am straight and not interested in boys.

Laksh (with a mischievous smile): Then why are you not accepting any girl for marriage, Bhai? See how ma, kaki ma is worried.

Sanskar (fakely smiling): Laksh, if you are interested in marriage that much, then why don't you get married first? We are almost the same age; you are just 2 months younger than me. And on top of that, you have found the girl, whom you have been dating for 1 year. So, let's get you married first, and till then we will find a girl for me. Haina badi ma? (🤔Any guess who is the girl)

Annapurna (Shockingly): Laksh, you have a girlfriend? You didn't even inform us. I am very disappointed in you.

Laksh (fumbling with his words, seeing his game turn on himself): M...ma bhai is just teasing me? There is nothing like that.

DP (strictly): Laksh, is what Sanskar is saying true?

Laksh looks at Sankar with pleading eyes.

Sanskar: Bade papa, don't get serious. Actually, I am just making fun of Laksh. (Eying Uttara to divert the topic)

Uttara: Ohh. Mom, see Sanskar bhai is just diverting the topic from his marriage. You shouldn't let bhai do this.

Sujatha (acting emotionally): It's ok, Uttara. Why would he listen to me? He doesn't love me anymore.

Sankar sighs and kneels before Sujatha: Mom, (Sujatha just turns her head) Look at me. Don't you want to know about my surprise? (Sujatha looks at Sanskar)

Ram: Ohh, so finally you bring me my daughter-in-law?

Sanskar (looking at Ram): No, papa. But (Eying all and then looking at Sujatha) I am going back to the US after 3 weeks.

Annapurna: Our son is going away from us; what type of surprise is this, Sanskar?

Sanskar: Badi ma, listen to me fully. I am going to the US, but just to finalize things then I will not need to be there anymore. I can manage that branch from here also. I am going to stay with you all.

Everyone was happy to hear from Sankar. Sujatha happily hugs Sanskar.

Sanskar: And there is one more thing I want to tell you all. I am ready for marriage. (Teasingly to Sujatha), so you can start to see any Sharma or Varma uncle's girl for me.

Sujatha: (Laughing): Shut up. (With excitement)

Annapurna: Pari, bring sweets for everyone; we should eat sweets to celebrate this good news.

Sanskar (Seeing his family's excitement): But I have one condition.

Sujatha: What condition?

Sanskar: 1st, I want someone who respects her traditions and elders. 2nd, she should accept our family as her own. 3rd, most importantly, she should be an educated, independent, strong woman. I know you will find the best girl.

All the older members look at each other.

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