Sanskar lives in Mumbai. He works in a night club as a singer and in day time he is a photographer who takes photographs and sells it to a magazine named “Mumbai Meri Jaan”

Today like usual he walked to Editor Mishra's office with the photographs. “Mishra Ji...” he excitedly sits on the chair in front of Mishra in his cabin. “Today I have brought awesome pictures of kids. You will love them” he handed a envelop which contained pictures.

Mishra writes an article related to the picture and publishes in his magazine which comes out every month. “Enough Brahmachari I cannot publish more pictures of kids in my magazine” Mishra spoke throwing his hands in air. “But why?” Sanskar asked worried.

“Because I have published enough. People always look for something new and exciting” Mishra said. “But kids are God's gift Mishra Ji. How can you refuse to publish their pictures?” he asked sad.  “If you don't pay me for the pictures then how will I pay back my loan? My boss has given last memorandum to pay back. If I don't pay Where will my kids stay if I lose that house?” Sanskar's face fell.

“I understand Brahmachari. That's why I have a offer for you” Sanskar looked at Mishra. “I will publish an advertisement in our daily for kids adoption. Now a days couples who can't bear kids will be ready to adopt your kids” Mishra gave an assuring smile.

“No Mishra ji. I love my kids and I cannot let them go away from me” Sanskar looked emotionally. Mishra felt pity on Sanskar.

“Okay fine I will give you 5000 rupees. Get me some interesting photograph” Mishra spoke. “Interesting mathlab?” asked Sanskar. “Something unique. You know which shows life or some pictures of a politician which nobody has got. Some incident's photo which nobody had clicked” said Mishra and Sanskar sat thinking.

“You will give me 5000 rupees pakka?” asked Sanskar. “Yes of course” Mishra nodded his head. “Okay then Mishra Ji keep ready my money I will get the picture” said Sanskar getting up and rushed out of the cabin. Mishra was just relaxing when Sanskar walked back and took his hat which he forgot and smiled at Mishra bidding him bye.

Sanskar roamed all over Mumbai in search of a picture which could earn him 5000 rupees. He was all tired and came to Juhu beach to relax. When he was watching through his camera lens he found a woman clad in Saree near the sea.

She prayed to God and was about to jump when she heard a scream.

“Arrey wait wait madam ji” Sanskar walked to her. “You are committing suicide?” asked he and she gave him an aberrant look.

“Yes” she said as tears dropped from her eyes. “Then wait let me take your picture. When I will tell three then only jump in water” he said and she looked at him weirdly.

“What?” asked he adjusting his camera when she stared him. “I'm going to die” she said gritting her teeth. “Tho? Do you want me to take your arthi? You are anyways going to die. Before that help me and die” he said and she looked at him confused.

“See if I take your picture while you jump in the sea and tomorrow your dead body will be discovered then I will get 5000 rupees that I took your last picture” he smiled widely.

“Such heartless person you are. I'm going to die here and you are trying to make money out of it?” asked she crying.

“See madam. I'm just thinking of good way to make your death a worthy one. My kids will eat food saying your name because of you only I will earn money right” he said and she started crying.

“What happened? Now don't cancel your plan. Please haa. As soon as I take picture and count three jump in the sea” he pleaded her.

She cried more. “Arrey what happened?” asked he. “Are you hungry?” asked he and she nodded her head. “Okay come have something my home is near by. After that you can jump in the sea and end your life” said he and she walked behind him.

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A house at far is all silent. There is one more house beside the house. The owner of the house brought some tenants to show the house. They handed advance money to the owner and were analyzing the house when they heard noises.

“Munshi Ji. You said the neighboring is very calm and quite. You fooled us” they took back the money and walked out and drove away from there.

Munshi walked to the neighboring house from where he knew the noise was angrily.

“Ila dee plan success” Ojas walked and gave high five to Ila.

“Brahmachari...” an extremely agitated Munshi screamed and all the kids ran to the hall. “Why do you do this always?” asked he making a cry face.

“What did we do Munshi Uncle?” Lia asked innocently. “Trying to be smart with me” he glared them. “Smart? But Uncle says we are innocent souls” said Kulfi bending her head.

“Innocent and you all? The innocent people across the globe will commit suicide if we term you all as innocent” he said angry.

“Arrey arrey Munshi Ji aap ke charan yeha pade aur hamari kutiya dhanya hogayi(We are very lucky that you came to our small house)” Ramu came out of kitchen. He is the cook of the house.

“In Mugdh Baalako se rusht naa ho. Yeh tho bass apne pichli baar ki bakshish nahi dee thi na tho issliye (Don't get angry on these innocent kids. You did not give the penalty last time na so only)” he said sheepishly.

“These are innocent kids? They are boss of devil” he said angry. “Munshi ji don't say such thing about my kids” they all heard a voice.

“Uncle...” all screeched and ran to Sanskar. He tried covering them all in his embrace. Harman signed Sanskar to bend and when Sanskar did that he kissed Sanskar's cheek.

“Take this” Munshi handed 1000 rupees to Sanskar. “Next time keep your kids under control” he walked away and all jumped in happiness.

“Uncle you will get my new belt na?” asked Naksh his falling half pant. Sanskar nodded his head and before he could turn he heard one more demand. “Uncle you will get my new book right?” he nodded his head. “Uncle my new doll” demanded Maryam. “And my new clothes” Dimpy jumped.

“Haa haa everyone will get everything. Now move see whom I have brought” he said and the woman entered behind him. “Who is she?” asked Chakor moving to the woman.

“Didi what is your name?” Ila walked to her. “Ragini” she spoke smiling through her sad face. “Waw such cute name” Pihu bent her head.

“She has to commit suicide okay and she is hungry. Let her have food. Then she will go to commit suicide” said Sanskar pushing all of them and making way for Ragini who walked timidly.

She sat on a chair which Sanskar signed. “Ramu get her food” Sanskar walked to Ramu. “Brathashree kyu na mai khane me hi zeher daal du unko marna hi tho hai. Kaha beach tak chal ke jayengi (Brother shall I put poison in the food so that she dies here only instead of going till the beach)” Ramu whispered.

“And then I will be behind the bars you moron. Just give her food for now” said Sanskar and walked to his room to get changed.

“But Didi why do you want to die?” asked Avni innocently. Ragini sniffed remembering the cause. “Tell Didi. Why do you want to die?” asked Bani holding Ragini's chin with her small hand.

Ragini started sobbing. “Arrey Didi don't cry” said Lia wiping her facing nodding. Sanskar walked out of his room wearing a shirt and buttoning it.

“Avni asked a right question by the way why do you want to die?” asked Sanskar pulling a small chair and sitting in front of her.

“Actually” she sobbed again. “Tell” Sanskar insisted. “Actually when I was 9 years old then only my marriage was fixed. But after some years my dad died then me and my mother shifted to my Mama's house. My mama went to ask when will they get me married to their son. So the boys father said that he don't want to get his son married to a poor girl. My mama fixed my marriage to someone else. But I have dreamed only about that person as my husband nobody else. So I ran away from marriage and came here to meet the boy. But he also rejected me saying I'm not even of his servant's standard. I can't go back to my mother so I want to die” said she and burst into a bitter cry.

“Didi don't cry” Ila sobbed. “Haa didi don't cry” sobbed Avni and slowly all the kids started crying looking at Ragini crying.

“Okay okay now stop” Sanskar said. “What is your fiance's name?” asked he. “Ji mujhe sharam aathi hai unka naam bolne se” she said fiddling with her saree edge.

“So how will I help you?” asked he and Ragini looked at him. “You will help me?” asked she. “Let me try” he said and she blushed not uttering the name.

“If you don't want to say then okay the food is ready you will commit suicide after that” he looked at her. “His name is Laksh ji Maheshwari Ji” she said immediately.

“Haaye Dayya. You made me utter his name. I will go to hell for this. Please forgive me Santhoshi Maa” she looked up praying. “Haaye Dayya?” asked Ojas adjusting his spectacle.

“It's is village form of Oh god” said Gyan seriously. “Mera Einstein” Sanskar dragged Gyan hugging him and all the kids hugged Sanskar.

“Waise so many kids?” asked Ragini curious.

“My kids” Sanskar said proudly covering them all. “Your kids? So many?” asked she widening her eyes. “People who cannot foster their kids they will keep the kids in the cradle outside and I accept them as my kids and take care of them” he said emotionally and Ragini smiled at him.

Faizan honked a bugle in Sanskar's ear jerking him. “My alarm. I have to leave for work now” he said and walked out of the house.

***.***

Sanskar reached the hotel in whose night club he sings. “Whose party today?” asked Sanskar to his friend Brijesh. “Some Laksh Maheshwari's birthday. I have heard he is a big businessman of Mumbai” said Brijesh.

“Oh” Sanskar said. “Brijesh give me your waiter uniform for some time” asked Sanskar and wore the uniform and applied some black coal to his face and entered the party.

He looked and analyzed everyone in the party. Finally he could trace Laksh. He was dancing with a girl.

“You know Kavya today only one Pandit Ji told me that I'm getting married this year and he said the girl's name will start from K” the girl in his hold blushed.

“You only tell me how did he know that I love you” he said dancing with her. Later he moved towards the bar where one more girl sat.

“You know Mihikaa. Today I met one Pandit Ji. He said I will get married this year and the girl's name will start from M” he said taking a shot. “Really?” the girl asked surprised. “You only say how did he knew that I love you” he said and the girl blushed.

Then Sanskar heard a girl talking. “This Laksh is having a new girlfriend I doubt” Sanskar sat beside her near the pond. “How do you know Anisha?” asked the other girl. “You don't know that Swara is always behind him and I guess he will propose her” said the girl gritting her teeth.

“So girls this game is for you” Laksh announced. “I will throw these numbers and who will get number 36 they will dance with me” he said and threw a bunch of numbers.

All the girls gathered at the place and started picking the numbers excited. “Who got number 36?” asked he and Sanskar walked front and said “I got”

Laksh got annoyed and all laughed at him. “Who told you to pick the number. It was only for girls” Laksh said angry. He snatched the number from Sanskar's hand and threw it. It went rolling and stopped near a girl's leg.

“Swara” Laksh walked to her happy. “So I'm the lucky one” said she smiling at Laksh. He dragged her to the dance floor. Sanskar dropped a plate which broke into pieces. All got disturbed.

“How did this happen?” Laksh asked angry. “Like this” Sanskar dropped one more plate and all laughed on his behavior.

“What is your name?” Laksh asked holding Sanskar's collar. “Ansari” he said crying. “Get lost don't show your face” Laksh lashed out and Sanskar ran from there crying.

“You have to sing a song for me Swara” Laksh insisted Swara. “No Laksh. I can sing in front you but there are so many people here I can't sing” she said hesitant.

He gave the uniform back to his friend and walked in wiping all the coal with his regular wear. “Excuse me Mr. Laksh Maheshwari” he greeted Laksh again entering the party.

“Yes” Laksh stood in front of him. “Actually I have come here to wish you happy birthday on behalf of our hotel” Sanskar handed a bouquet to Laksh who received it.

“Thank you by the way one waiter of your hotel was misbehaving I threw him out” said Laksh. “Oh that's good Mr. Laksh. You did a good job” Sanskar nodded his head.

“By the way are you the manager here?” asked Laksh. “No no. I'm a singer in the night club” said Sanskar.

“Oh then you can sing me a song on my birthday. My girlfriend will join you” he brought Swara front.

“Oh great” Sanskar smiled and started to sing the song.

(Now you have to imagine those sixties dance step on Sanskar. God how do they shake their head so much. I thought at the end of the song  their head will drop down)

Aaj kal tere mere pyar ke charche har zuban par Sabko malum hai aur sabko khabar hogayi

***.***

After the party Sanskar walked back to his home. All the kids were waiting for him. They hugged him with love.

“I met your Laksh Ji Maheshwari Ji” said Sanskar picking Dimpy in his arms. “Really?” asked she excited. “He is a very influential person. So many girls are behind him” Ragini's face fell.

“He likes Mihikaa's walking style. He likes Kavya's hair and he likes Swara's dancing style” he said and Ragini felt sad.

“Now you have to be the combination of all” he said and Ragini looked at him. “We have to buy some clothes and take you to parlor and get you a complete makeover” he said thinking.

“But I have only 100 rupees” she said worried. “You keep your money with you. I will arrange somehow” he said and Ragini looked at him puzzled.

“Why are you doing this?” asked she. “I'm thinking about myself also. If you get married to him you will be rich and you can help me to repay my loan of 1 lack” Ragini was scared when he said that.

“So you are okay with the deal?” asked Sanskar. She thought for a while and agreed. “Okay then get nice sleep from tomorrow your course starts and about money you don't worry” said he.

He made everyone sleep in their common room and walked to his room to get some sleep.

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