The whole Malhotra Mansion is running... Why? Becoz soon the Sangeet ceremony of Cavya is starting.

Well, It's going to be dark, as the sun is drawing down, birds returning to their nest. and the Mansion is all lighted n decorated with a large stage on the open space n many chairs being put in front for the guest.

The groom's family is getting dressed n bride n her friends n taking their own time in makeup for the competition to be held up.
Oh Ya! u heard right! Competition; a game with music n dance.

Actually, in the morning, when all the youngsters including the couple, r having their teasing session while sitting on the lawn of Mansion while elders r discussion the necessary rituals, the topic brought up that Who's the Best?
Meaning, Who's the best in dancing n who's gonna win everyone's heart this evening.

So, finally, after a long fight n debate, the bride's team n groom's team challenged the game. The game where one from either team can randomly call for anyone from the other team and have a face-off.

Then everyone turns to practice a few of their dance steps in the guide of the choreographer so that they won't embarrass themselves in front of the guests.

And ya! All the time the couple stick to each other. Who else, Cavya.
Cabir not leaving any chance to get to Navya n search for his name in her Mehendi, have sweet, naughty talk with her, making her red. Naughty Couple!

Soon the guests started taking their seats n decorated lights started enlighting the night environment. The ladies n bride finally steps in, breaking the impatient wait of everyone's for the start of the entertainment.

Abhimanyu n Dhruv, in designer Armani suits, walked on the stage with mike on their hands.

"Finally, Mere Bhai Jase Saale Sahab ki Shaadi ki sangeet ceremony start hone wali hai.
Bhai, Main toh sabki lajawab profermance dekhne ke liye betab hun. Aur Muhje pata hain, Aap bhi besabri se intejar kar rahe hain.
Toh main aap ko aapni baato se aur nahi pakata hu aur zaldi se performance suru karte hain!" Abhi announced merrily n all laughed n clapped.

"Toh Dulhe Raja aur hamari Dulhan Rani... Ke doston ne competition ka announcement karke, aaj ka mazza do'guna kar diya hai
But before we go for the face-off, We'll like to call our ever sweet jodi; our Groom's parents" Dhruv announced and they came up with loud applaud.

https://youtu.be/ko2t2oe4z2w

Raj Uncle just recovered so, Aunty-Uncle gave a light performance, but in Punjabi too.

"Now, let's call upon the stage, Mr. & Mrs. Naveli, Bride's parents to set the stage on fire." Maya announced n waked away.

The lights went dim n focussed on the stage when Navya's mom is standing n doing steps with the song. It was emotional at the beginning...
But soon her Mom n Dad joined in an active n cheerful, jolly performance... which actually set fires.

https://youtu.be/6sE35XIVCUY

"Wooww... Hamare parents toh best dancer nikle!
So, let's not delay anymore n let we youngsters have their face-off." Dhruv walked out and with loud applause n wooed n hooting the bride n groom's side girls n boys walked near the stage.

First, Cabir Jiju's friends called Navya Di's cousins n they have a face-off or should I say; Boys vs Girls war.

The boys r dancing on crazy songs n the girls r no less... It was damn fun watching them.

https://youtu.be/wSTK4PEizxg

Well, they r calling me too, but I denied saying I'm not so good at dance n it's enough that I'll be giving a performance with Navya Di.

'Yeh toh manage kar diya, But Nandu, who'll save u when any of the groom's side choose u against him or her.
Bachke rehna re Nandu... Kisi ke samne nahi aana.' I mentally noted n stood behind one or other hiding myself.

Then Mukti Di n her husband, Abhi Bhai along with Dhruv Bhai n Alya Di & Megha Di n her husband perform on a romantic song together...

https://youtu.be/aLMxzVcJcqY

Then few more girls n boys from Jiju's side; Soha included, and from our side, Maya, Sweta, Adya, and most of Navya's friends joined the floor on face-off... which is more like fun together...

https://youtu.be/NuTx6Q4151s

But I noticed that Jiju's bro, Manik Malhotra didn't join them... Anyways, why do I care? I'm glad that no one noticed me... I shrugged n looked around the happily enthusiastic guests enjoying the performance.

When suddenly the song changed...

Hoooo..
akkhan de katore... surma batore,
lagde chichore bade hi-fi

I looked at the stage to find... OMG! Ashutosh! And his eyes meet mine n he winks. Crap!

Dil pe daraati ....saade chal jaati,
maare dil gulati pooche why why

He came towards me siding the girl who's behind I was standing n circles around me... challenging me against his face-off. I smiled nervously while others from our team encouraged me as we all want the bride's team to win.

Chai mein dooba biscuit ho gaya
Main toh ainvayi ainvayi ainvayi ainvayi lut gaya

And he threw a challenging look towards me while talking to his friends in the corner fo floor.

'Chal Nandu, Let's do it. Nandini Murty ko Challenge bhaari padega.' I murmured to myself n jumped on the floor.

Hayee...
hatt re nigode, neem ke pakore
Pichha kyon na chhode, ghume dayein bayein
Tujhko sudharoon, ... jutti main utaroon sar pe de maroon tere dhayein dhayein
Romeo bina permit ho gaya
Tu toh ainvayi ainvayi ainvayi ainvayi lut gaya

I did the steps as if scolding n putting my anger on him. That was real! He's a pain in the ass!

https://youtu.be/pElk1ShPrcE

Finally, the dance finished with Punjabi style Bhaangra n many of our friends joined us too. All praised my dance...

"Tu toh boli tujhe dance nahi atta... yeh kya tha?" Megha Di commented n I gave her a sheepish smile.

"Wooww... That was something. 'takar ka!  So, now let's call our soon to be bride, who has prepared a piece with her friends."

Navya Di dancing in the center with me along with the other three took the side performance as bridesmaids. This one goes awesome n Cabir Jiju is mesmerized by Di's dance. Full Flat!

https://youtu.be/xNcgUkeVifs

"Such a wonderful performance by our beautiful Bhabhi...
Cabir, Aapna Muh baand karle Makkhi ghuss jayegi!" Dhruv commented making all burst into laughter n Cabir embarrassed n Navya blushing.

"So, Last but not least, let's give my impatient brother to dance with his soon to be wife.
Chal Cabir, Aaza aur ji le Apni Zindagi! Navya Bhabhi come'on." He added n walked away.

Navya Di n Cabir Jiju put on a romantic yet crazy dance... In their style. Cavya Style!

https://youtu.be/CRpQ0CnuQjg

"Wah Wah... It's a mind-blowing performance of the bride n groom. ...
Now, Now, Before we call it the night, we have our bro, Manik with a song for us." I jerked my head to the stage in the mention of Manik.

I've not seen him since the evening. He even didn't perform any dance. I wonder why?

He settled on the stood at the center of the stage with a guitar. Is he going to sing?
My full senses got attentive to watch his steps n hear him... Even before I could know what I'm doing myself.

He started to sing... While looking up...

Oohhoo....
Aaahhaaa....

https://youtu.be/S-ezhTXPVGU

His held eyes held mine most of the time during his singing. At least he used to look around the audience sometimes, but my eyes r like stuck on him.
He sang amazingly, has an appealing voice. Even though I couldn't understand the Punjabi song n most of its words... but it kinda pulled me.

The song ended with a good note & with it ended the crazy Sangeet night! 

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Again next morning is a rush for the Haldi function...

With full ritual, Navya in yellow dress sat on the low wooden stool and four diyas are lit facing her. 

"This paste is made up of sandalwood, turmeric, rosewater and mustard oil. It is believed that the radiance from the diyas will impart an everlasting glow on the bride's face." Dadi explained n applied the Haldi paste on her body especially face, hands and feet...

Dadi is followed by Nyonika Aunty n then Navya's Mom n other ladies over there. Till the time I got the chance, Di is fully covered with Haldi... Yellow Di!

I carried on with my Camera n clicking pictures occasionally. then Dadi n Aunty walked away leaving Navya Di with her friends n cousins to apply Haldi. I too followed them to click pic. They walked towards Jiju who is sitting at a distance with boys n Uncle surrounding them. Dadi applied Haldi on him too... and others followed.

Cabir Bhai is smiling like anything n all his friends n cousins r covering him with Haldi.

Then they started applied paste on each other's face n running after each other. I, with my camera, is saved.

"Bhaag le Nandu... Isse phele ki koi tujhe Haldi se poot de!" I murmured to myself n run away from them.

"Nandini" I stooped at my place.

'Gayi bhess pani main!' I muttered n turned back only to find a yellow Ashutosh. Yeh mera piccha kab chodega?

He showed me his Haldi palm n moved to me so that he could apply the paste on my untouched face. I stepped back... he came forward... slow steps... No no!

before he could attack me... his face got pasted with more Haldi from the back. He stopped n closed his eyes making the person scrub as much as he/she wants.

Then the person came to view from his back...

Manik!

So, so, so, Who is the one to dance on the chance?

How is the dance n song collections?
    It took me a lot of time to choose.  Phew!

Any words for Ashutosh's chance?

Words for Nandu?