Episode on Friday, October 10, 2008

Everybody is assembled at the Darbar, all kings stand side by side in a line.
Sanyo and Jaichand walk down the aisle to meet each of them and introduce themselves.
One King had presented the 9 lakh necklace.
Sanyo doesn't even respond to him her attention is elsewhere.
Jaichand is apologetic to him, looks like my daughter Rajkumari Sanyogita has tired out at this time. Now can I only meet you all at the evening dinner and functions?
It's okay Maharaj by the time evening comes her tiredness will subside, tells the King.
Jaichand calls his daughter to come.
(No she says, actually father has hidden the truth from all of you, I am not really tired at all but the truth is, I have already married Maharaj Prithviraj Chauhan of Dhilli.
There is some confusion in the ‘darbar’, the kings are shocked to here such words.
So it’s better you all left, otherwise if Maharaj Prithviraj finds out about all this, he will not spare you.
Jaichand interrupts her, don't listen to anything she said, her mind is out of control these days. I have a remedy for this, I will arrange the swayamwar in the evening itself.)
Sanyo shrieks no! She was imagining she said all that.
Jaichand asks her what happened daughter?
Sanyo thinks for a moment nothing father, looks like I am really tired.
Its okay, father says and pats her, you go to your room to rest, go.
Sanyo leaves, she thinks that she should be more careful in how she replies and reacts henceforth, otherwise father could get a doubt and Prithvi's entire plan will go wasted. Under any conditions I will have to make sure the swayamwar takes place only after 3 days.

Jaichand asks his personnel, have all the invitees Rajas and Maharajas arrived for the swayamwar?
Yes Maharaj everybody except Krishnanagar's Maharaj Surya Pratap Singh.
Where can he be? Jaichand thinks.

Maharaj Surya Pratap Singh is making his journey to the Kannauj palace with his entire group, the guards and ministers. I have heard of Rajkumari's beauty, till today I have never seen her or Maharaj Jaichand. After reaching Kannauj these wishes will come true, he says. Come lets go fast we are already late for the swayamwar
They are suddenly confronted by the 3.
What is this all he asks them? Who are you people?
Chand says, we have been sent to welcome you.
We are in no need of such welcome its better you clear the road. We are already late for the swayamwar tells Surya P S.
Pundir responds, there is no use of going there.
Why?
Arjun tells, that’s because you must have heard that Rajkumari Sanyogita belongs to only Maharaj Prithviraj Chauhan.
Yes, I have also heard that Prithviraj Chauhan was not sent an invitation. So that means Rajkumari Sanyogita is mine only, only mine.
Prithviraj comes out in front and shows himself, really?
Prithviraj Chauhan?
Prithvi summons his army to surround Surya P S's group and walks over to him. Prithvi pulls him down from the horse by grabbing his ‘kurtha’. He pulls him and says Sanyogita is mine, was mine and will stay mine, he makes himself clear. How dare you take her name! Prithvi removes Surya’s garments.
Surya P S has been stripped and tied up, guards have been kept on him to prevent his escape.
Prithvi and gang leave for the Kannauj palace dressed in their garments to attend the swayamwar. Prithvi gets on his horse to leave.
Pundir tells Prithvi, take this Maharaj Surya Pratap, the invitation for you to go to the swayamwar.
Arjun and Chand grin.
Pundir gets on his horse, all set forth to the Kannauaj palace.
While leaving Chand warns and comments on Surya P S, Dhilli's naresh Prithviraj Chauhan is leaving to get his Sanyogita, till that time you relax here, understand.

In the palace Sanyogita gets restless in her quarters. Roopali meets her.
Father has lined a strange looking crowd for the swayamwar, with faces that make you laugh.
Roopali assures her that there is nothing to worry about, you are already married to Maharaj Prithvi.
Yes the marriage was performed already Roopali but I still will have to tolerate all this, till the send off. It’s not that easy, I still have to meet all these Rajas and Maharajas whom I don't want to even see.
Roopali sits down right beside her, just don't worry, it’s only 3 more days for the swayamwar, and you will only have to go with Maharaj Prithvi, right.
But how Roopali, how? You know how father has arranged security in the palace. How will it be possible for Prithvi to enter the palace in the first place?
You can say that, but I trust him very much.
Oh yeah really?
Yes, if you had seen those fellows you would also become "fida". Roopali smiles, what they are and their righteousness and capabilities, his eyes....
Oh yeah! You are telling me? Sanyo tells in a jealous tone. Roopali runs away while she chases her they finally run to the bed and sit. They both laugh.
Your Prithvi will come, Rajkumari Sanyo, breaking all the world’s walls. He will come for sure to get you.

Prithvi and gang have reached the steps of Kannauj palace on horse, they halt, with Prithvi in front. The 4 get off their horses and walk towards the guards.
One guard asks for identification.
Chand replies, (they are all in disguise so nobody recognizes them) Krishnanagar's Maharaj Surya Pratap Singh.
Pundir hands over the invitation to the guard.
The guard takes it and reads it, he crosschecks and nods. Come Maharaj, welcome to Kannauj, Maharaj has been waiting for you, he shows him the steps.
Prithvi says yes, I too have become anxious to meet him. All four make their way up the stairs.
Jaichand is waiting at the top, come Maharaj come all the guests have come, I had been waiting for you for a long time.
Sorry Maharaj for coming a little late.
Jaichand smiles and nods.
I had to make special arrangements for Rajkumari Sanyogita before coming.
I am very happy to see you here Maharaj.
Let God continue your happiness, says Prithvi aka SPS.
Come! Jaichand requests them he doesn't know their real identity.
No says Prithvi, first I want to meet Rajkumari Sanyogita.
Jaichand smiles.
I have heard about her beauty, will I be able to get her "darshan"?
Yes, yes why not, Jaichand smiles, she will also be thrilled to meet you.
Correct, she will be thrilled the most just to meet me says Prithvi confidently.
Come says Jaichand, he leads them into the palace in the corridor. All four walk till Prithvi sees a golden statue of himself, they halt.
Jaichand notices them seeing it, walks to it and says this is my special "darban" Maharaj Prithviraj Chauhan of Dhilli.
Prithvi and his 3 friends are annoyed by the insult but have to keep quiet about it anyways. Prithvi comments why did you think of this?
That's because I have a lot of justifications to make with Prithvi.
Prithvi tightens his fist keeping control of his emotions, he takes one step forward towards Jaichand and says to him, then why don't you confront him directly, what will you get by doing such degrading acts?
Jaichand gives a chuckle and looks at Prithvi aka Surya P S, and says looks like you have some special connection with Dhilli 's Maharaj Prithvi's figure. Perhaps a very extraordinary connection?
No, no nothing like that Maharaj, its just that, my father-in-law to be must keep his pride and self respect, that's all I wish.
Jaichand is marveled and pleased with those words, excellent! You have good thoughts. I am very sure that Rajkumari Sanyogita will be happy to meet you, come let's go. Jaichand leads the way.
They enter through the door, Prithvi tells his buddies to wait behind here. They both go ahead.

I will not get ready at all, and will not celebrate anything, shouts Sanyo, go and take these things back, she orders. The servant has brought all her things to wear for the swayamwar.
The servant leaves and a guard walks into her quarters. Rajkumariji, Maharaj Jaichand brings Krishnanagar's Maharaj Surya Pratap Singh to introduce you to him.
I don't want to meet anyone she shouts on him. Go and tell them.
Jaichand and Prithvi are on their way.
Another servant brings a tray to her.
I have told you already that I will not wear these things, she throws a shawl into the air!
The shawl lands on Prithvi's head, he removes it slowly.
Jaichand introduces his daughter, this is Rajkumari Sanyogita.
Sanyogita jerks her neck to look at him.
But Prithvi is still polite, he smiles and nods at her even after the shawl landed on his face.
And this is Krishnanagar's Maharaj Surya Pratap Singh.
Sanyo doesn't looks at him.
Prithvi grins.
Sanyo, in his kingdom there are 4 big cities and the stories about his bravery are told in far off lands.
Prithvi looks at Sanyo.
That's good, his bravery will be useful for you, and your bravery will be useful for him too.
Jaichand is angry with her, for that silly response.
Prithvi sides with Sanyo and says, what she said is correct, once she selects me in the swayamwar, then Krishnanagar and Kannauj will be one, obviously.
Jaichand is pleased and smiles he nods his head.
Prithvi slowly walks over to her and hands back the garment which she threw in the air and puts it back on the tray, the servant still holds. I like your thoughts he says to her.
I am tired and would want to rather sleep, she replies back rudely.
Sanyogita! Jaichand is annoyed by her behavior.
Prithvi says its okay she will rest for a while and everything will be alright. Prithvi walks back to Jaichand’s side.
Jaichand says come, they both leave the room, Prithvi looks behind to see her once more.

Mother along with more servants carrying trays, enter Sanyo's room. Mother sits beside her, Sanyogita its time to get ready my daughter, you already know of father's anger. Mother takes out the things to show, from the trays one by one. He has ordered from all over the world the fancy and exquisite garments and ornaments made by specialized artists all just for you. Sanyo see these! Mother takes out and shows the special Kashmiri silk 'lenga' and Dacca's velvet veil. See these ornaments daughter! See the intricate design on the ornaments, your father has ordered each and everyone from all over the world.
Sanyo is growing irritated by this all, it doesn't matter from where it has been brought from, I have nothing to do with it. Why can't you make an understanding that my marriage has already taken place with Prithvi. I don't want any of this, she chucks the garments and ornaments on the floor.
One bracelet rolls all the way to Jaichand's feet. He has returned to her room alone, and watches her behavior as he enters.
Mother sees him.
Sanyo is not aware and continues talking, he has brought a collection of strange things from the entire world, I will not go in front of the silly looking line-up. Why can't father understand simply?
Jaichand is listening to the whole conversation he walks up behind her, she is still unaware of it.
Why can't he see in front of his fake glamour? If father wishes this only, then so be it, I will also show them in a ridiculous way, how much they are all big fools and idiots. If I do not drive them all away by tonight my name isn't Sanyo! Tell me where to go mother, I will go in front of them in these same clothes I am already wearing. Sanyogita finally turns around to see her father, the expressions on her face change.
Jaichand responds you will now get ready and you will sit near everybody! And if you even try to do something ridiculous, remember this, I will forget completely that you are my daughter.
But Maharaj! Mother intervenes.
Enough Queen enough this has all happened because of you, you have spoiled her by your love, and attention, that she has become ready to throw dirt on her own father today and degrade me! You have only done this! You have given her love that has made her into a spoiled brat! Enough Queen! I have already seen enough of your motherly love. From now on whatever I say, you will listen, he scolds his daughter. Get her ready as fast as possible, you understand it?
Tears roll down mother's face, Sanyo tells her not to cry. I will get ready now, okay? I can at least do this for you.
Jaichand is listening with a stern look in his eyes.

In the ‘darbar’ the Kings discuss among themselves and chit chat. One exclaims that he promised Jaichand that if the "varmala" falls on his neck I will build a kind of palace that nobody has ever seen before or heard of.
Prithvi and gang can hear him talk, they walk nearby in his vicinity.
Another King says I have already started to build a palace for Sanyogita because I know already she will put the "varmala" on my neck only.
Prithvi listens to that too.
Another King says I have already declared half of my kingdom to Rajkumari Sanyogita during the introduction ceremony.
Prithvi is listening to all these promises made by the Kings, he and his friends are not happy with them. Pundir and Arjun look at each other. They both walk over to another king. Arjun tells Pundir did you hear that?
What asks Pundir.
I will tell you but, be brave, he whispers to Pundir, what were you saying about Maharaj Gangadar and Maharaj Somaya?
Pundir does shhhhhh!.
Prithvi watches them both.
Talk softly Gangadar Maharaj is standing behind you. And if he listens then he will start the battle here. whispers Pundir.
Tell me more, this Gangadar talks about of "veertha", Arjun continues to gossip.
Yes? Questions Pundir.
Yes says Arjun, once he sees the sword he becomes fearful, he laughs.
Prithvi is amused by their drama and laughs.
Pundir says, go and see there Maharaj Somaya. They both have moved behind him and gossip, Pundir exclaims that Gangadar Maharaj was saying Maharaj Somaya only has fought one war where he threw the sword and ran away.
Arjun laughs, and says loudly, what you are saying!
Gangadar and Somaya have been ridiculed by Pundir and Arjun. Both have heard each other’s comments that Pundir and Arjun said deliberately behind their backs, now both kings look at each other angrily.

Mother is getting her daughter ready and does the finishing touches to her hair. Sanyo looks at the mirror of the dressing table.
Jaichand returns back into the room and asks Queen, is Sanyo ready?
Yes Maharaj.
Come then, people are waiting, and you both mother and daughter listen here and understand now, all the guests invited are reputed Rajas and Maharajas, and if their self respect is insulted even a little bit, then there is nobody else worse than me. They all leave the room, Jaichand leads the way out, mother and Sanyo behind him. After taking few steps, Jaichand stops and turns around, he reaches forward and wipes off the tears on mother's face. On your face should be a smile not tears, I don't want any disorder or confusion in front of everyone in the ‘darbar’, you understand?
Jaichand pulls Sanyo away by her arms into the 'darbar'.
Prithvi waits for Sanyo to come.