The scene opens in the beautifully decorated backyard of Prachi's house. The area is bathed in warm golden hues, marigold garlands hanging from every corner, and a canopy of white and yellow drapes giving it a traditional yet elegant look. In the center is a low platform covered in yellow and white fabrics, surrounded by bowls of haldi (turmeric paste), flowers, and laughter.

Ranbir enters the space wearing a simple but stunning cream-colored kurta with golden embroidery. His hair is slightly tousled, and there's a nervous yet joyful smile on his face.

Aryan (teasing):

"Bhai, aaj tu hero nahi hai. Aaj se tu officially Prachi ka pati ban raha hai. Tu samajh raha hai iska matlab(Brother, you are not a hero today. From today you are officially becoming Prachi's husband. Do you understand what this means?)"

Ranbir (grinning):

"Kya matlab(What do you mean?)"

Aryan:

"Matlab ab tu apne decisions Prachi se pooch kar karega. Aur bas ab zindagi bhar ka haldi lagwana tayaar ho ja (Means, now you will do your decisions after asking Prachi. And now get ready to apply turmeric for the rest of your life.)"

Everyone laughs as Ranbir playfully shoves Aryan.

Prachi steps into the space, looking breathtaking in a yellow lehenga with teal blouse, paired with a soft yellow dupatta draped over her shoulder. Her hair is in loose waves adorned with jasmine flowers. She has minimal makeup, her natural glow making her look ethereal.

As she enters, everyone begins cheering.

Bhoomi (her mother):

"Lo, hamari Prachi aa gayi. Kitni sundar lag rahi hai(Look, our Prachi has arrived. how beautiful you are looking!)"

Surya (her father, proudly):

"Haan, lagta hai jaise hamari chhoti beti ab sach mein badi ho gayi (Yes, looks like our little princess has really grown up!)"

Ranbir can't take his eyes off her. He mutters to himself:

"Bas, ab zindagi mein aur kuch nahi chahiye(That's it, I don't need anything else in life now.)"

The ceremony begins with the elders applying haldi to Prachi and Ranbir. Bhoomi goes first, applying haldi on Prachi's cheeks with love.

Bhoomi:

"Meri beti ko hamesha khush rakhe bhagwan(God keep my daughter always happy.)"

Next, Surya applies haldi to Ranbir, chuckling as he smears it generously on his cheeks.

Surya (teasing):

"Beta, shaadi ke baad jitna khush lag rahe ho, bas yehi energy banaye rakhna(Son, as happy as you are looking after marriage, just maintain this energy.)"

Ranbir (smiling):

"Unka pyar hamesha mere saath hoga, uncle. Aap tension mat lijiye(Her love will always be with me, uncle. Don't worry.)"

As the laughter and rituals continue, Ranbir steps aside for a moment, his smile fading slightly. He looks at the happy faces around him and then glances at the sky.

Ranbir (to himself):

"Kash aaj Maa aur Papa yahaan hote. Unhone hamesha yehi din dekhne ka sapna dekha tha. Main unki kami mehsoos kar raha hoon(I wish mom and dad were here today. They had always dreamed of seeing this day. I miss them.)"

Aryan notices him and walks over, placing a reassuring hand on his shoulder.

Aryan (gently):

"Bhai, main jaanta hoon tu unhe miss kar raha hai. Lekin tujhe pata hai na, woh hamesha tere saath hain? Aaj woh tujhe dekh kar proud honge(Brother, I know you are missing them. But do you know, they are always with you? They will be proud to see you today.)"

Ranbir nods, wiping a tear discreetly before rejoining the ceremony.

The mood lightens as Aryan announces a fun twist.

Aryan (loudly):

"Ab serious baatein khatam. Haldi ka asli maza tab hai jab kuch masti ho(Now the serious things are over. The real enjoyment of turmeric is when there is some fun!)"

Aryan grabs a handful of haldi and smears it across Ranbir's face, laughing.

Aryan:

"Tu hero banne ki koshish mat kar, bhai. Yeh haldi ceremony hai, yahan koi safe nahi hai(Don't try to be a hero, brother. This is a Haldi ceremony, there is no one safe here!)"

Prachi laughs and joins in, smearing haldi on Ranbir's nose.

Prachi (teasing):

"Ranbir, agar tumhe lagta hai ki tum iss se bach jaoge, toh bhool jao(Ranbir, if you think you can get away with this, forget about it.)"

Ranbir grabs haldi and playfully smears it on her cheeks, making everyone gasp.

Bhoomi (mock-scolding):

"Ranbir! Dulhan par haldi lagayi? Yeh toh rules ke against hai(Ranbir! Did you apply turmeric on the bride? This is so against the rules!)"

Ranbir raises his hands in surrender.

Ranbir (grinning):

"Rules? Maine toh suna tha ki shaadi ke pehle sab kuch allowed hai(Rules? I had heard that everything is allowed before marriage!)"

Aryan sneaks up behind Prachi with a bowl of haldi and dumps it on her head.

Prachi (shrieking):

"Aryan! Tumhari toh khair nahi(Aryan! You don't even care!)"

She grabs a bowl of haldi and chases Aryan around the courtyard while everyone laughs. Ram shakes his head with a smile.

Surya(to Bhoomi):

"Hamara ghar kitna zyada khush hai. Yeh sab dekh kar dil bhar aata hai(Our home is so much happier. It fills my heart to see all this.)"

Suddenly, Sahana, Prachi's childhood best friend, bursts into the scene. She's like Prachi's sister, the one who's always been there for her, the one who can be both sweet and fierce—a true sherni. Dressed in a vibrant yellow lehenga, she's the life of the party, full of energy and excitement. She walks up to Prachi and pulls her into a hug.

Sahana (shouting in excitement):

"Arrey Prachi, tum toh lag rahi ho Apsara! Waise, Ranbir, yeh tumne kya magic kar diya hai(Hey Prachi, you are looking like an fairy! By the way, Ranbir, what is this magic you have done?)"

Ranbir (smiling, with a little nervousness):

"Bas... kuch bhi nahi!(Just...nothing!)" 

Prachi (laughing):

"Sahana! Tum abhi bhi wahi ho jo bachpan mein thi. Tum aur tumhari mischievousness(Sahana! You are still the same as you were in childhood. You and your mischievousness.)" 

Sahana looks at Ranbir, then at Prachi and raises an eyebrow, clearly sizing him up.

Sahana (teasingly):

"Prachi, yeh kaun hai? Tumhara rockstar RK, jo apne dil ka pyaar chhupaye rakhta hai? Bata, yeh shaadi waale din kuch jhagadna toh nahi ho sakta(Prachi, who is this? Your rockstar RK, who keeps the love of his heart hidden? Tell me, it's not possible for there to be some fight on the wedding day.)" (She winks playfully.)

Ranbir (chuckling nervously):

"Arre, yeh sab toh... yeh meri sherni hai(Hey, all this... this is my lioness!)" (He gestures toward Prachi.)

"Yeh toh... Prachi ki sabse achi dost hai, Sahana. Bachpan se. Tum dono ka bond kitna strong hai, main samajh sakta hoon(This is... Prachi's best friend, Sahana. Since childhood. I can understand how strong the bond between you both is.)" 

Prachi (laughing):

"Sahana, yeh Ranbir hai. Mere life ka ek hissa... aur, haan, toh agar tumhe kuch gussa ho jaye toh...keh dena(Sahana, this is Ranbir. A part of my life...so if you get angry then... tell me)" 

Sahana (teasing Prachi):

"Aur tumhare yeh guy ko zyada sharmati mat banana, Prachi(And don't make this guy of yours too shy, Prachi.)" (She turns to Ranbir.)

"Yeh ladki hai na, tumse zyada secret rakhti hai. Par, don't worry, I'll make sure she doesn't misbehave(This girl keeps more secrets than you. But, don't worry, I'll make sure she doesn't misbehave!)" (Sahana smirks playfully.)

Ranbir (chuckling, shaking his head):

"Mujhe toh yeh lagta hai ki main zyada shy hoon, yeh dono milke sab kuch handle karte hain (I guess I'm more shy, these two together handle everything!)" 

Just then, Aryan, Ranbir's closest friend, walks over, and Sahana notices him. She gives him a flirtatious once-over, then winks at Prachi.

Sahana (whispering to Prachi):

"Yeh Aryan hai kya? Tumne yeh sab dosti wali baatein toh bataayi nahi(Is this Aryan? You didn't tell me all these friendship things.)" (She adds a teasing smirk.)

Prachi (laughing):

"Haan, Aryan hai. Mere family ka hissa, aur Ranbir ka best friend. Tum dono ke liye perfect company hai(Yes, he is Aryan. Part of my family, and Ranbir's best friend. Perfect company for both of you.)" 

Ranbir (pulling Aryan in):

"Arre Aryan, yeh Sahana hai—Prachi ki childhood friend. Aur isse milke tum dono ki zindagi mein maze aayenge(Hey Aryan, this is Sahana – Prachi's childhood friend. And this will bring fun to both of your lives.)" (He laughs while introducing them.)

Aryan (grinning, extending his hand to Sahana):

"Hi, Sahana! Tumhari reputation toh Prachi ke muh se sun li hai... lagta hai hum dono milke achha time spend karenge(Hey, Sahana! I have heard about your reputation from Prachi... Looks like we both will spend good time together.)" 

Sahana laughs and shakes Aryan's hand, sizing him up playfully.

Sahana (teasingly):

"Reputation toh bahut strong hai meri. Tum dekhna, Aryan, aaj ke baad tum sabko khabar mil jaayegi(My reputation is very strong. You see, Aryan, after today you all will get the news!)" (She laughs, eyes twinkling with mischief.)

The two of them, Aryan and Sahana, seem to hit it off immediately, exchanging playful banter. They join the rest of the family and friends, dancing around Prachi and Ranbir, adding to the celebration.

Sahana (to Aryan):

"Ab yeh haldi toh kuch alag hi level pe chal rahi hai, Aryan! Tum dono ke saath dance karte hue toh maza hi kuch aur hai(Now this Haldi is moving on a different level, Aryan! It's so much fun dancing with you two!)" 

Aryan (laughing):

"Bas, yeh haldi ka magic hai! Tum dono ke saath toh koi bhi moment khubsurat ho sakta hai (That's it, it's the magic of turmeric! Any moment can be beautiful with you two!)" 

As the playful chaos settles, Aryan cues a song to lighten the mood further. The speakers burst into life with the joyous beats of "Navrai Majhi" from English Vinglish. Everyone begins clapping and dancing.

The beat of the Navrai Majhi fills the air, and Prachi, surrounded by her cousins, begins to dance. Her feet tap to the rhythm, and her arms move with the grace of a girl about to start a new chapter. The dhols beat in time with the music.

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Lyrics:

"Navrai majhi ladachi ladachi ga"

(My bride is dancing, so gracefully)

Prachi moves, swaying with a playful energy, glancing toward Ranbir as she twirls. Ranbir, normally confident, stands up hesitantly, but Prachi's smile encourages him. He starts joining the dance, awkward but cute. As Prachi dances towards him, she extends her hand with a flirtatious smile.

Ranbir (shyly):

"Kya tum itni khubsurat kyun ho, Prachi(Why are you so beautiful, Prachi?)" 

Prachi (grinning):

"Bas yeh haldi ka magic hai, Ranbir (It's just the magic of turmeric, Ranbir!)" 

Song Continues:

"Avad hila chandrachi chandrachi ga"

(Like the moon glowing bright, I am dancing with joy)

As Prachi's friends spin her around, she laughs, feeling the weight of all the love and joy. Her eyes shine with excitement and nerves, ready to begin this journey with Ranbir. The turmeric stains on her skin seem to glow, just like the moon she's compared to in the lyrics.

As the song continues, Prachi and Ranbir finally come together in the center, laughing and holding hands. The crowd cheers them on as they try to match each other's steps.

Prachi (playfully):

"Ranbir, aise thoda zyada shy mat hona. Teri rockstar style kahaan gayi(Ranbir, don't be so shy. Where has your rockstar style gone?)" 

Ranbir (grinning shyly):

"Aaj main bas tumhare saath hoon, Prachi... kuch aur nahi(Today I am just with you, Prachi... nothing else.)" 

Song Continues:

"Navrai majhi navsachi navsachi ga"

(My heart is full of joy, I am dancing with new beginnings)

As the music intensifies, Prachi and Ranbir's steps synchronize perfectly. Prachi laughs and twirls, her yellow lehenga flowing behind her. Ranbir, no longer shy, matches her energy, his hands gently holding hers.

Ranbir and Prachi are pulled to the center, and they share a playful dance. Ranbir spins her around, her laughter ringing out like music itself.

"Apsara jashi indrachi indrachi ga"

(Like an apsara, I dance in the grace of a goddess)

"Suniyo ji isko rakhyo jatan se"

(Listen carefully, protect this precious one)

Aryan (shouting):

"Ranbir bhai, dulhan ke saath thoda romantic ho jao! Audience dekhegi(Ranbir bro, get a little romantic with the bride! The audience will watch!)" 

Ranbir, blushing, pulls Prachi close.

Ranbir (whispering to her):

"Tumhare saath har moment special lagta hai. Masti mein bhi tum meri zindagi ka best decision ho(Every moment feels special with you. Even in fun, you are the best decision of my life.)" 

Prachi (smiling):

"Aur tum ho mere dil ka permanent resident(And you are the permanent resident of my heart.)" 

The ceremony winds down with everyone smeared in haldi and laughter echoing through the air. Ranbir, his heart full, looks at Prachi as she wipes haldi from his cheek with her dupatta.

Ranbir:

"Prachi, agar yeh sirf shuruaat hai, toh mujhe dekhna hai ki shaadi wale din kya hota hai (Prachi, if this is just the beginning, I want to see what happens on the wedding day.)" 

Prachi (smirking):

"Wait karo, Ranbir Kohli. Woh din aur bhi special hoga(Wait, Ranbir Kohli. That day will be even more special.)" 

The camera pans out to show the glowing couple surrounded by family and friends, basking in love, laughter, and the promise of a lifetime together.