CHAPTER - 2

             

CALICUT

Same day, 2pm

Azmia: How are things going now? What is his response?

Tejaswi: Well things are heating up for sure. But I’m sure Khaleel Khan is figuring out ways to douche the matter soon. News about his resignation is doing rounds. But I highly doubt it.

Azmia: What do you think he will do?

Tejaswi: He will either try to stall the case till the elections get over. But then that would be a stupid move. Opposition is sure to use your case as their trump card. So solving this is the only solution before him; but how he does that depends on him.

Azmia: Do you think he will try for a compromise?

Tejaswi: There is a chance. Do you want a compromise?

Azmia: What are my other options?

Tejaswi: Fight the case at court. But he will try all means to turn the case in his favour. I must warn you, everything can go completely wrong.

Azmia smiled.

Azmia: I know.

Tejaswi: Look, I hate myself for asking this; path ahead is...I don’t know. Anything can happen, you are gambling with your life. Do you want to go ahead?

Azmia took a full moment before answering.

Azmia: Yes.

Tejaswi: Ok. Then now we have to find a safe accommodation for you. Your family is not an option.

Azmia: Hmm, they are better off without me. And in any case, I don’t expect them to support me. If Abba was there.....things would have been different.

Tejaswi: Ok then I think it’s time to give Aaradhya a call.

Azmia: Aaru? Where is she now?

Tejaswi: Dubai. She is married and settled there; also handling her father’s business.

Azmia: Yeah. He was based in Middle East and Kochi right.

Tejaswi: Yes and they have few charity oriented institutions here. SEVA is a shelter home for women. One unit of SEVA is in Calicut. Let me contact her and see.

Tejaswi dials an international number on her phone. The Viber call connects.

Aaradhya: Hello

Tejaswi: Hi Aaradhya.

Aaradhya: Tej, this is a surprise, how come you remembered me? What’s up?

Tejaswi: Well life has been busy dude. So didn’t actually have time for chit-chat. And now I called because something has come up.

Aaradhya: What happened?

Tejaswi: It’s about Azmia.

Aaradhya: Azmia? Oh God yes. Where is she now? Are you in touch with her?

Tejaswi: Well right now she is sitting in front of me.

Aaradhya: What? She is at your police station? Tej, what is the matter?

Tejaswi looked at Azmia who is staring at her.

Tejaswi: You want to talk?

Azmia nodded.

Tejaswi: Here, talk to her.

Tejaswi handed over the phone to Azmia. The call continued for almost an hour. In between Azmia moved towards the window while Tejaswi went outside. Once she was done, she handed over the phone to Tejaswi who came back to her office.  

Aaradhya: What is the status of the case now?

Tejaswi: Case has just been registered. Khaleel Khan is yet to make his move.

Aaradhya: What help do you want from me?

Tejaswi: Your shelter house, SEVA. I want Azmia to be placed in a safe location.

Aaradhya: Done. I will arrange for it. You can move her tonight itself.

Tejaswi looked at Azmia and then moved to the corridor.

Tejaswi: Good.

Aaradhya: What are her chances at wining?

Tejaswi: 0 percent.

Aaradhya: What? Then why are you letting her go on with this?

Tejaswi: It’s her choice Aaradhya.

Aaradhya: But she has come to you for help. You should direct her in the right manner.

Tejaswi: I have done that. She wants to fight her case.

Aaradhya: Even when she doesn’t stand a chance? I don’t know much about this Khaleel Khan but we all know he is a politician and how the system works there. Then why push her into this mess. Can’t we help her in some other way?

Tejaswi: We can. But I think she should fight first. She wants it dude. And I support her.

Aaradhya: Hmm. Ok for now I will arrange her stay at SEVA. I will be coming down in 20 days. Let’s see how things go. If it’s not working, Tej, don’t go ahead with this. It will do her more harm.

Tejaswi: Hmm we’ll see. I will take her to SEVA tonight.

Aaradhya: I know you didn’t like what I said. But I’m saying this in her best interest.

Tejaswi: I know. But I don’t want to take her choice from her.

Aaradhya: Hmm. If things go out of hand, inform me.

Tejaswi: Ok.

Aaradhya: Bye

Tejaswi cut the call.

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 KOCHI

Same day, 5.30 pm  

Gauri is driving back home on her scooter. She is just 5 minutes away from home when her mother called to ask her to get some vegetables for dinner; hence she got down at the shop nearby home. But it was a bad decision; her neighbor Sujata was also there in the shop. And as soon as she saw Gauri, she started with her fake sympathy.

Sujata: Oh dear, how are you?

Gauri: I’m fine, thank you Aunty. Brother, get me these vegetables please.

She tried to avoid Sujata by giving attention to the shopkeeper. Sujata did get the hint that Gauri doesn’t want to talk; but some people find joy in making others’ life their business.

Sujata: Actually it’s good you are going for work. At least you will get a little relief. Sitting at home will only welcome disturbing thoughts. How are the court proceedings going?

Gauri sighed. Divorce is not an easy decision; but people around you make it more difficult.

Gauri: I will be divorced in few months time Aunty; if that’s what you are asking.

Sujata: Oh child, don’t get me wrong. I was just worried for you.

Gauri: I understand. Thanks for your concern. Bye.

She left the shop with the vegetables and drove home. The gate was open for her. She closed the gate and rang the door bell. Her mother opened the door.

Mother: Got the vegetables?

Gauri: Yes and also got to met Sujata Aunty.

She walked towards the fridge to get some water. Her mother sighed knowing very well what that meant. Her daughter was again harassed, for no fault of hers.

Mother: Don’t give ears to them. People will never back out from commenting on others’ crisis.

Gauri (gulping down water): I don’t care Amma. I’m used to it by now.

Mother: Till when Gauri? This is not the end yet. You have a life ahead of you.

Gauri: Amma please. Don’t start again. I’m fed up of all this. I think this transfer to Kochi couldn’t have had a worst timing.

She walked towards the TV room upstairs where her daughter was playing and her father engrossed in news.

Guari: Chikku, Mamma’s home.

Her daughter smiled and jumped into her mamma’s arms.

Chikku: Chikku missed you Mamma.

She kissed her Mamma’s cheek who smiled.

Father: You are late today.

Gauri: Yes, had to get some vegetables.

Her father nodded and went back to the news. Gauri was about to leave with her daughter in her arms when she swiftly turned back to the TV screen. The face she saw there was familiar though a lot different now.

“Azmi”!!!

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KOCHI

Same day, 8 pm

A family of four - Esther, her husband Lois and two kids are on their knees with closed eyes and lips moving in prayer. It is their pray time. As soon as it ended, the house was filled with noises and laughter. Esther has the best family on earth. She has a loving and level headed husband who loves and cherishes her; two kids who are as naughty and as cute as they could get. Her home represents the image of a happy family to everyone who looks through their window. Tonight is no different. As the pray time is over the kids started screaming for dinner. Esther went to lay out the table while Lois helped her with the dishes. Once settled at the table, Lois is as usual scrolling through news channels when Esther and kids screamed out for a movie or cartoon channel.

Esther: Come on Lois. Its dinner time and no news channels please.

Lois: Just a minute Eva. I’m just checking the headlines.

Kids: Daddy, please change.

Lois: One minute, just the headlines, please just the headlines.

The kids moaned in despair while Esther sighed.

Esther: Then put CVC channel.

Lois: Oh because your friend is the news reporter there?

Esther: Yes please. It’s long since we’ve all seen each other. At least I can see her face like this.

Lois: Hmm here you go.

But the face that flashed over all the news channels that night, belonged to another friend.

All channels were either providing bits on Khaleel Khan and his past adventures; both good and bad or showing off the best shots from Azmia Khaleel Khan’s press conference. The matter was gaining momentum and speculations were being made about Khaleel Khan’s resignation. But all that didn’t matter to 5 women out there – who watched this news, because it involved a kin – their Azmi! News that held no importance in the morning, has gained value now.

Life can change in one day’s time!

“Though speculations are being made about Minister Khaleel Khan’s resignation, nothing has been confirmed yet. On the other hand, MAF party is maintaining their silence over the issue. But the public support is weighing scales for both Mr. And Mrs. Khaleel Khan equally. People who have allegiance to MAF party and Minister Khaleel Khan is organising protests against Azmia Khaleel Khan; but public through social media is offering support to Azmia Khaleel Khan. Women’s’ Rights Activists and Human Rights’ activists have taken the matters into their hands and is taking Azmia Khaleel Khan’s protection very seriously considering the life threats against her. Next at 9 pm, Mr. Lokesh Iyer is joining you with ‘This or That’ debate programme, on the same topic with activists, public and members from the party on league. Tune in for more news to our Website. This is Joanna Joyce signing of, thank you and Goodnight.”

CHAPTER – 1

Media was having a field day. Respected Home Minister Khaleel Khan’s fifth begum has hoisted a complaint against him for domestic violence, with attempted physical abuse, rape and murder charges. With the elections around the corner, this has come as a big blow for the minister and the MAF party. While party and Khaleel Khan are busy with serious damage control, opposition party is engraving the matter. All news channels were covering this news.

Kochi [Kerala]

While all this chaos was going on, many families were going through their daily routine unperturbed. Anjali as usual got up at 5 o’clock and got busy with house chores. She had to prepare breakfast and pack lunches for her husband and sons. Then she went to wake her husband. Ashok got up as usual complaining about the new day, his wife’s tardiness, piled up office work, his grumpy boss, kids’ laziness, how the water is not hot enough for his bath, that his dosa hasn’t fried well, curry is salt less, his shirt has creases as it’s not ironed properly, his lunch box is not washed well and finally his usual complaint, that his biggest misfortune is that he is married to Anjali.

While he went on about his usual laments, Anjali went about her duties devotedly. She made sure everything is set for his bath; food is served hot and got her 3 sons ready for school. She knew her husband’s nature and never expected a word of appreciation or help and went about her chores unaffected. So as usual she got late for office. Amidst all this she didn’t have time for Khaleel Khan or his endless list of begums.

But as soon as she reached Secretariat, she was filled in with this latest news by her colleagues. After signing attendance, all were busy discussing the hot news of the day. Her colleague Prabha was accounting all the crimes Khaleel Khan had committed before and how he got scot-free each time. Ramesh, who has leanings towards MAF party, was of course supporting Khaleel Khan with all vigor. Though Anjali heard all this, she just smiled at her colleagues and went about her work while putting in a word or two of gossip and comments in between....as if this news of a woman being physically abused didn’t matter at all. That it changed nothing in her world, or is of any value in her contended life.

Bangalore [Karnataka]

In another state, again the matter wasn’t entirely different. Thara got up as usual at 4 o’clock. Her husband had to leave for job by 7 since he had a one hour travel to his office. So she was busy in kitchen. At 6, her husband Raghuram got up and switched on the TV for news before entering the bathroom. Sharp 7, she saw him to the door well fed and ready for office. He kissed her forehead while she smiled and waved for him till he disappeared inside the lift. Then she went to wake her son. He was just 4 years old but had his nursery. As usual the baby was cranky in the morning but Thara managed to bath him and got him ready for the crush. She then took the wheel and dropped him at the nearby crush and went for some grocery shopping. Some years back, she used to talk about politics, poverty in the country, social evils, and ways for empowerment, patriotism; but now all she could focus upon was the price of onion, tomato, potato etc.

She spent her time in a mall and spent some more money on shopping till her son could be collected from the crush. Once back home again she didn’t rest until her son had his lunch and went for his noon nap. It was time for her nap too. But she switched on the TV for latest news updates just to be in touch with the happenings of the world. Some habits die hard. That’s when she chanced upon the news of Khaleel Khan. Now more comments and news bites were being fed on TV by media as they have got a chance to interact with Khaleel Khan himself. He has swiped away the news as fake and that he will get to the bottom of this soon. But the media still speculated the reasons and consequences of this news over and over again. They mentioned that Khaleel Khan’s fifth wife has registered her complaint with Tejaswi Ram, S. I. of Calicut district.

Calicut [Kerala]

While Thara was engrossed in the news, at the real venue of these events things were heating up. Tejaswi Ram was having a tough day. But she had expected none less. Her superiors were going haywire with this news. She was called to Commissioner’s office for explanation. Commissioner was angry for her drastic act of registering such a case without consulting them. But Tejaswi answered all his queries with her practiced indifference.

Tejaswi: I just did my job sir.

Commissioner: Don’t talk to me in that tone Tejaswi. You know that this is not a normal case.

Tejaswi (in a mocking tone): Why....because it’s against a minister?

Commissioner: Tejaswi, mind your words. When a minister or any other powerful authority is involved, then obviously the case will gain attention. And you can’t be sure if the complaint is genuine; so you have to think twice before taking action. You must have informed your superiors first. And why did you inform the media about it?

Tejaswi: I didn’t sir. The woman herself gave a press conference.

Commissioner: Do you think we are fools, to not understand that it was your idea?

Tejaswi (in a straight voice): If you accord me with such brilliance of mind, I’m honored sir.

Commissioner: Stop it. Do you think all this is a joke?

Tejaswi remained silent for a moment and gave a cold stare to her senior before she went and closed the door of his office from inside. Constables waiting outside sniggered.

Constable 1: Commissioner is finished!!!!

All of them laughed.

Commissioner: What are you doing Tejaswi?

Tejaswi: Nothing sir, I wanted to have a talk with you and I don’t think you will prefer your subordinates to be a witness of it.

Commissioner: Tejaswi, I repeat is all this a joke for you? Don’t you realize the seriousness of the issue at hand?

Tejaswi (in a voice that reflected controlled anger): With all due respect sir, I have the same question. A woman has been subjected to domestic violence of the ultimate kind for 11 long years. She was raped each night and even choked to death few times. Which part of this complaint do you think is not serious or not worthy of taking action?

Commissioner (sighing): Hmm. I know Tejaswi. But you also know how law works in our country. Politicians are the supreme authority in our system and we have no other choice than to obey them. If not the consequences will be...

Tejaswi: I don’t know about you sir, but I have worn this Khaki to serve the common man and not any politician. And I will do that no matter what.

Commissioner: I understand your anger Tejaswi. But anger won’t take you anywhere. Khaleel Khan is very influential and yes I’m ashamed to say this but our system will bend to his orders. Also he is the Home Minister and we police force cannot disobey our minister. No matter how much of a scoundrel he is.

Tejaswi: Maybe you are right sir. But Tejaswi won’t bend before him. I will make sure Azmia Khaleel Khan gets justice.

Commissioner stared at Tejaswi for a long moment and then said in a resigned tone.

Commissioner: I’m send here to warn you of the consequences and compel that woman to withdraw her complaint. Can you please send in that woman?

Tejaswi: Sure sir.

She saluted him and left the room. A while later there was a knock at his door.

Commissioner: Come in

In walked Azmia Khaleel Khan, her head held high and a determination that reflected through her whole being but her face devoid of any emotion. Commissioner Krishna Kumar had a feeling that this is a battle he was not going to win. After few minutes, he realized his intuition was indeed bang on. Azmia Khaleel Khan was a young girl, maybe not even 30. But her eyes spoke of suffering and her words reflected rebellion. Her astute calm nature in contrast to Tejaswi’s rueful calmness proved to him that this girl is not going to back out.

Commissioner: Ok, now it is up to you. It was my duty to forewarn you of the consequences of fighting such a powerful minister. It is a sure shot that you won’t get justice but just public molestation. I’m sorry, but that’s the hard truth.

For the first time that day, a small nervous smile made way to Azmia’s lips.

Azmia: I know sir. I did not take up this battle with the hope that I will win against the great leader of Indian MAF party.

She paused for a while before continuing in a low voice.

Azmia:  But this is my fight for survival.... I cannot.... go on like this anymore. Either I have to fight or die; I choose to fight.... If I could do at least one percent of the damage he did to me, to his political image, then that is the biggest achievement of my life.

Commissioner: Do you really believe this will affect him? He has been convicted of murder, rape, illegal arm trade, involvement with terrorists. We did have evidence too but we could not touch him. Legislature, Democracy, Judiciary everything bows down before such criminals. And we are left with mud stains on our hand.

Azmia looked down for a moment.

Azmia: I don’t know sir. Maybe.... I’m fighting a lost cause. Maybe..... this will bring me more harm than good. But I want to challenge him.... I....I want to see his feathers ruffled for once....because of me. I want his sleep, peace of mind, his arrogance all shaken for....for at least a minute.

She sighed and wet her dry lips.

Azmia: He might have never expected that I will go to this extend; that I will have the courage to fight him....openly, especially with the election campaign going on. After all, he had tried his best....to subdue my spirit, tried to break me.... to....to tear me down to such a level that I never raise a finger again at him.

She took a deep breath.

Azmia (with earnest eyes): I want to prove him wrong sir.

Her eyes looked at him with utmost sincerity and a deep fire burning in its amber. Commissioner remained silent before the stoic determination of this woman. But he knew what is awaiting her. He just wished that this girl will at least be able to collect the pieces of her life after everything is over.

NOTE:

Introducing 3 more characters who made appearance in this update:

1)    Arvind Swamy as Khaleel Khan

2)    Vinay Forrt as Raghuram Warrier

3)    Irrfan Khan as Ashok Kumar

CHARACTER SKETCH

[Like in the past, I’m offering three language casts for all characters for the convenience of my readers’ belonging to different languages. But one of my friends suggested it is best to have only one set of cast which is a mix of artists from different languages. So the final cast, I’m providing as a list below. Each of my reader can choose the faces they want either from their own language or the final mixed language cast I’m providing.

• ·        TEJASWI –      Sonakshi Sinha
• ·        THARA    -       Priyamani
• ·        AZMIA     -       Parvathy Menon
• ·        ANJALI    -       Kavya Madhavan
• ·        ESTHER  -        Vidya Balan
• ·        JOANNA -        Kalki  Koechlin 
• ·        GAURI     -       Radhika Apte  
• ·        AARADHYA- Genelia D'zousa ]

1.      SONAKSHI SINHA/ NAYANTARA/ ANUSHREE as TEJASWI ( Teju)

                                    

Age: 30

Education: BA Literature (Batch 2009-2012), MA Literature (Batch 2012-2014), BA in Criminal Justice ( 2014-2017)

Occupation: Sub – Inspector of Police

Relationship Status: Still Single, Thank You

Virtue: Different, Authoritative, loves and dedicated to her job

Flaws: Anger, arrogance, attitude, indifference 

Biggest Dream: Already fulfilled; joining the police force

Is Tejaswi another adaptation of Angry Young Woman or is there more hidden behind that tag name? Tejaswi is in for a ride to realize some life lessons before it’s too late.

KAF (Kites are Flying) will take this ride with Tejaswi.

2.      DEEPIKA PADUKONE/ PRIYAMANI/ MANJU WARIER as THARA RAGHURAM/ THARA MAHESHWAR ( Thara)

                                                       

                                               

Age: 30

Education: BA Lit (2009-2012), MA Literature (2012-2014), MSc. Maths(2014-2016)

Occupation: Housewife

Relationship Status:  Married for 6 years

Children: 4 year old Son

Virtue: An individual of great caliber, intelligent, sensible, ambitious, patriotic

Vice: Can’t take decisions on own because of her upbringing, a detached person to everything that doesn’t interest her. Not a perfect cut out for ideal wife and mother role.

Biggest Dream: To qualify Civil Service and serve the country

Thara’s story is not uncommon in our society. A woman of substance held hostage inside the invisible threads of male dominated world. She is expected to wither away in the clout of patriarchal society around her.

Will she be able to achieve her dream of decades? Or will she become a weed over the decades? It is for KAF to explore....

3.      KANGANA RANAUT / NITYA MENON / PARVATHY MENON as AZMIA BILAAL/ AZMIA KHALEEL KHAN (Azmi)

                                                        

Age: 29

Education: BA Literature (2009 – not completed)

Occupation: Housewife

Relationship Status: 11 years of intolerance to continue or not?!

Virtue: Headstrong girl with dreams and talent; doesn’t go down without a fight, a bold soul

Vice: Belonged to a poor orthodox family which didn’t value a woman’s life

Biggest Dream: WAS to be educated and qualified enough to support her family. In simple words, be an ACHIEVER in life.

The actual purpose of a burqa worn by a Muslim woman is meant to protect her purity, by concealing her body. But the truth is, often it conceals not just the body. Azmia Bilaal aka Azmia Khaleel Khan is a proof of this statement. Religion is a way to God; but some use it as a cross road to hell. A budding rose was nipped in the bud; but Azmia stands for a brave soul. Even if she was not allowed to blossom, she for one won’t get withered away.

KAF is the story of Azmia’s struggle against her burqa, the orthodoxy practiced in the name of religion and above all the fate that was casted upon her. It is the fight of her life, for a life, and finally to a life.

4.  Kongana sen / SNEHA / KAVYA MADHAVAN as ANJALI PRAKASH/ ANJALI ASHOK ( Anju)

                                                     

Age: 31

Education: BA literature ( 2009-2012)

Occupation: Government Job, Secretariat 

Relationship Status: Married for 10 years

Children: 3 sons                

Virtue: Very cultured and traditional, loves her husband no matter what, dedicated completely to her family, loving and caring to others

Vice: very cultured and traditional, loves her husband no matter what, dedicated completely to family, loving and caring to others and none to own soul

Biggest Dream: To be the perfect wife, mother and have the perfect family that is often portrayed in the Utopian dream! 

She ran all her life trying to please others, fulfilling others ‘expectations of her. She never had a moment to take respite from this mad race, for herself. First it was about being the obedient daughter who made her parents proud. Then it was about being the well behaved daughter-in-law and the perfect wife. Then motherhood came knocking and that became another field to prove her credentials. In short, a girl who forgot to realize the meaning of ‘HER SELF’!

 KAF deals with how Anjali Ashok learns about herself. It is a tale of Anjali’s discovery of her ‘self’.

5.      VIDHYA BALAN/ ANJALI / MALLIKA as ESTHER EVA EPPAN/ ESTHER EVA LOIS ( Eva)

                                                         

Age: 31

Education: BA Literature (2010-2012), MA Literature (2012-2014), B.ed

Occupation:  Teacher at St. Mary School 

Relationship Status: 6 years of happily ever after

Children: One daughter and one son – 5 and 3 year old

Virtue: Capable, perfectionist, God fearing, obedient, well mannered

Vice: Cleanliness freak, obsessed with four person syndrome, a tiny winy bit of inferiority complex, and a bit too fond of luxurious lifestyle

Biggest Dream: To have her own fairy tale with her prince charming and angel like kids! 

A girl born and brought up in a God fearing middle class family tends to have some common traits. Like for example, she is God fearing, values family and relations a lot, knows the value of money and handles it carefully, tends to be responsible and capable in a very early age and have life goals that are realistic and practical for herself. Esther also had these qualities. But she was not just a commoner. She had fire inside her which she douched for practical reasons. For her, having a job is more important than establishing a career. Security and stability is more important in a married life. Protection and care is what she expects from the institution of family. Amidst all this practicality, the feisty Esther got lost. 

Will Esther evolve herself from the graveyard she pitched for herself? It’s for KAF to say.

6.      KALKI koechlin/ TASPSEE/ SHRINDA as JOANNA JOYCE (Jo)

                                                          

Age: 29

Education: BA literature (2010- 2012 batch), Bachelor in Journalism and Mass communication (BJMS)

Occupation: Journalist

Relationship status: Still Married, No thank you

Children: One daughter – 3 year old

Virtue: Cool, easy going, takes life as it comes, strong and bold in her own style

Vice: Never shows her real emotions and has a violent streak at times, an air of superiority complex

Biggest Dream: To become a successful ‘and’ satisfied individual.  

She is someone you can never figure out fully. At one moment, she is the most strong and sensible, play it cool kind of a person. And at the next, she will be at your throat screaming her lungs down if need be. She is the perfect blend of coolness and violence, of sensibility and immatureness.

 KAF is also the bildungsroman (coming-of age) of Joanna Joyce and how she deals with the situations in her life shedding her ego.

7.      RADHIKA APTE / KRITI KHARBANDA / RIMA KALLINGAL as GAURI KRISHNA/  GAURI MADHAV

                                                          

Age: 29

 Education: BA literature (2010-2012), MA Literature (2012-2014)

Occupation: Credit officer, Union Bank

Relationship Status: Married for 10 years, will be divorced in months

Children: One daughter ( 5)

Virtue: Practical, down to earth, sensible, mature, realistic

Vice: Have fewer aspirations from life; often very hard on herself.

Biggest Dream: Dreams are not for real life...

She is a girl who only wanted a normal life - a secure job, a loving family and security in life. And she had it all and was really happy with her life. But suddenly when the wild card in the deck threw away her well planned life for the next 30 years, she could do nothing but pick up the leftover pieces and start over.

Will she be able to, forms one part of the crux of KAF.

8.      PARINEETI CHOPRA/ GENELIA D’ZOUSA/ BHAVANA as AARADHYA ABHIRAM ( Aaru)

                                                              

Age: 29

Education: BA literature (2010-2012), MA Literature (2012-2014)

Occupation: Handling father’s business, and philanthropist 

Relationship Status: Happily married for 7 years now

Children: One son (6) and twins – 2 daughters (3)

Virtue: Frank, good at counselling/advising, mature, persistent, strong mindset

Vice: Lazy, aimless, judgmental, frank, has a pinch of ego and superiority complex 
Biggest Dream: To love passionately, to work passionately, and to live with contentment

She is someone who wishes to be invisible and spent most of her life inside her beautiful home away from the noises of the world. She wants a simple life, where she is available for all the needs of her kids, be a loving wife to her husband and have a decent lifestyle with nothing excess or less. And she got a straight out of a fairy tale prince charming for husband, lots of children whom she loves, financially successful life and a business heritage to take forward. To top it, she is also involved in social services which seem to be her cream area. She fairly had an easy life and anyone would wish for a life like hers.

But is her life as easy as it seems? Or are there fissures on the wall? Fairy tales are loved and cherished by majority but how does it feel to live one? It’s for KAF to tell us.

Aaradhya is going to be the spokesperson for the majority of the story.