The ShowOffs - Part 9

The shooting had begun. It was a tragic scene where the hero was breaking up with heroine. The scene was going to be major part of the movie. The actors were given the long pages of dialogues. The background of sea side restaurant was set. The junior actors were given their parts. RK was ready to shoot.

The clapper of movie clapboard was clapped. It was first take. Rajbir and Simran took their positions. The cameramen were ready to shoot. A sad music played in the background. Simran started with her lines. She put in proper emotions on her face. Rajbir was lost. His mind played the memories of his breakup. 

It was his time to say his lines. He didn't realize everyone were waiting for his lines. "Raj, your lines please!", RK shouted from the corner. Rajbir woke up to reality as soon as his name was called. "Sorry!", he apologized.  He tried to remember the lines. He couldn't remember. He stared at her blankly. 

"Cut!", RK shouted. He looked at Rajbir scornfully. His assistants ran towards Rajbir to provide his lines. He read them for some time. When he was confident, the clapper was clapped for take 2. Simran said her lines with some more improvements. It was Rajbir's time again. He tried to say his lines. But he mumbled the wrong lines.

After many takes, he either made mistakes or didn't remember his lines. RK was getting annoyed. The clapper again clapped for fortieth time. Rajbir mumbled the wrong lines. RK shouted, "Cut it! Pack up, guys.". He stomped out of the set.

The day was bad. Rajbir sat in his vanity van. His face lost the shine. He was broken inside. He wanted to cry. But he was taught not to cry when he was a child. 

(To be continued)