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Maggar Singh, My Saviour

Discussion in 'Stories (Fiction)' started by GeetaKashyap, Jan 8, 2018.

  1. Adharv

    Adharv Gold IL'ite

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    Exceptional narration Geeta ma'am, read all the epis one shot AWW :banana::banana::banana: I remember a Hollywood movie not able to recollect the name....were the character start conversing with the writer....Your narration had the same visual impact :clap2::clap2::clap2: Great Job! Your choice of words perfect :clap2::clap2::clap2:Images Apt :clap2::clap2::clap2: Flow of the story Interesting :cheer::cheer::cheer: Characterisation Simple & Strong :thumbup::thumbup: Dialogue presentation Funny & thought provoking :sunglasses::sunglasses:

    Story line :confundio1::confundio1::confundio1::confundio1::confundio1: will tell on the last epi :beer-toast1:

    Thanks for this series. Looking forward to read the last two chapters.
     
  2. GeetaKashyap

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    @Adharv

    Feel free to address me by my name without prefixes or suffixes.

    Never heard of that Hollywood movie; let me know the name when you recall.

    What a colourful appreciation, dear! I am honoured. Thanks a million. Another two more parts to go, please be with me.
     
  3. GeetaKashyap

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    Maggar Singh, My Saviour. Part 5 Of 6


    With this new found status, I sat to work on the ‘rape’ track. I dreaded to face Maggar, as he would interrupt my work and also deflate my ego. Luckily, he had just vanished. I could continue with the track glorifying the gory details without any interruptions from Maggar. I wondered whether Maggar vanished as he was ashamed of his role and act in the story. I was now feeling very powerful and victorious!

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    When the rape track started, the whole nation went into a frenzy. Women’s groups cried ‘shame’. They criticised our glorification of rape. There were law and order situations all over the city. Men felt empowered! Some local political party leader said, “Rape is bad, but the story is good. Maggar is a great crowd puller. We need more people like him in politics..!”

    Creative filmmakers called our story ‘A mirror of the society’, while conservative people called our story ‘gross’ and asked for a ban on the story and our newspaper. Creative filmmakers argued bitterly with conservative people over the need for creative freedom. Irrespective of what people said, our sales figures surpassed all our expectations! I had become the most loved and also the most hated writer in the country! People looked for opportunities to slap me or blacken my face to become famous in return! I got a flat as a gift from our newspaper owner. I was also provided with police security around the clock. I had become a celebrity in my own right!


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    As I sat to write the story further, Maggar materialised and asked, “Sir, do you have any doubts left about my popularity?”

    His question was abrupt and lacked his previous enthusiasm. Though he had appeared after a really long time, I was in no mood to get into a verbal duel with him.

    He continued, “Haven’t I achieved stardom like Gabbar, Abid Suleiman, Willy Anandraj, Majeed Abraheem, Chintu Aqueel and others?”

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    I kept quiet, resisting my temptation to put him down.

    “People love to hate us, yet they fall in love with us. They see their inner demons come out through us.” He said like a philosopher.

    I wondered whether Maggar was secretly reading some psychology or philosophy book!

    He continued in a serious tone, “If I am your creation and you are my creator, aren’t you the creator of all the crime people are attributing to me? All my thoughts and actions are a byproduct of your own mental demon’s antics, which you have unleashed through me. I embody the miserable creepy villain but mentally, you are the really creepy villain. I am just the face of your sadistic mind.”

    Maggar had touched my raw nerve. Whatever he had said, were true. I had been battling with this gnawing feeling for quite a while now. Quick success and monetary gains had temporarily clouded my conscience. I had really nothing to say in my defence. I loved Maggar and disliked myself now.

    I tried to explain myself, “Maggar, do you know, white looks whiter when placed against black? I set out to write the story with this concept but I ended up making black all-pervading and shrunk white further. I set out to write a story on women’s issues, but…your popularity and the adulation you received was very tempting. I ended up writing sleaze. People also missed the main agenda and they started enjoying sleaze and wanted more and more of it. My own desperation for survival and success blinded me. I have made a big blunder. I should have used my pen and position more responsibly.” I said with my head hung in shame. I realised how far I had moved away from my moral responsibility.

    Looking at me sympathetically, Maggar said, “Isn’t it strange that so many people have loved to love and loved to hate this story, all because of Maggar’s exploits and not Reena’s vulnerability or goodness?”

    “Right Maggar, I realise I made the biggest mistake of glorifying the gory details like a C-grade film-maker.”

    Maggar said, “Sir, I think my popularity is because people could identify themselves with me. Do you know, in this whole drama, the public is equally at fault? Women failed to realise degradation of their own position in the society and men…they started enjoying sleaze and saw the story as a way of promoting their own superiority. They saw themselves in me! And your bosses saw only the money that was coming in. Everybody tried to encash the trend!”

    “Very true. It is scary that villains turn into public icons and objects of affection. People see the villain as a macho personality and his behaviour as machismo!” I agreed.

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    “Also, psychologically, seeing a villain go against the norms and challenge establishment perhaps helps people cope with the ugly realities of their day to day lives.” Maggar reasoned with a thoughtful expression.

    “Maybe. ..That is why in today’s times villains win, while the heroes lose. Do you think I should have made Maggar more disgusting and Reena a lot stronger? Perhaps it would have strengthened women’s esteem and their fighting spirit? Perhaps it would have made people love and support Reena?” I asked.

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    Shaking his head, Maggar said with a sigh, “Until and unless our society really learns to cherish its women, Reena cannot win and I will always be the winner.”

    “So, what do you think I should do next, to undo the mess I have created?” I sought ‘Guru’ Maggar’s advice.

    Like a philosopher, Maggar paced across the screen in style and said deliberately, “That is a Herculean task. You made people come face to face with their inner demons. They have now fallen in love with the demon. You have to deconstruct my success and popularity by making me an awful character or turn me into a saint, like Valmiki. In this bargain, my popularity and also that of the newspapers' may suffer. Irrespective of the repercussions, Reena must become strong and she will have to fight for her rights and survival.”

    I simply nodded as I had nothing to say.

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    Scratching his beard thoughtfully, Maggar continued, “Even though ethically that is the right thing to do, it won’t qualify for an interesting story in reality. Am I right?”

    Maggar was right; suddenly he seemed all-knowing and all-pervading! I thought over his words for a long time. I was trapped in a messy situation. I reasoned what if I got Maggar killed in an encounter or made Reena kill him? ....That would make the end of the story abrupt. While characterising I had not made Reena bold or capable of anything remotely vengeful. People would now find the ending of the story, contrived. Maggar turning good or remorseful suddenly also seemed contrived. If I got Maggar arrested, a long battle with a divided public opinion would ensue and Maggar would end up getting the undivided attention of the nation once again. If the sales of our newspaper suffered, I could lose my flat and my job too.

    Looking at my confusion, Maggar interrupted me, “May I suggest a good solution?”

    “Yes Maggar, what are you waiting for? I am stuck in my own web. Let me see if you can bail me out.” I said accepting his helping hand.

    “Do you think you could add a ‘divine intervention’, ‘spooky twist’ or a ‘Nagin angle’?” He asked with a mischievous grin.


    (All images have been taken from the internet for representational purposes only.)


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  4. creativemumma

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    Ah...my guess is correct!
    Still waiting for how you would end it
     
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    Would love to host for you gorgeous ladies
     
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    Geets,
    Just completed reading at one go...

    Loved this line ‘. I embody the miserable creepy villain but mentally, you are the really creepy villain. I am just the face of your sadistic mind.”

    Whatever maggar spoke makes sense...
    Initially the story started off with reena, slowly and steadily maggar became the hero, a true reflection of today’s society....
     
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    I loved this powerful statement Geeta
    I did not expect this turn in the story and that's what I like about your writing. The unexpected twist.
    Waiting for the grand finale.
     
  8. GeetaKashyap

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    @creativemumma

    :grinning: You are super smart, madam! I too had acknowledged you as "You are indeed creative."
     
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    Nandu,

    Am I also invited?
     
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    Thanks, Nandu@nandinimithun

    Where had you vanished? Hope all is well.

    Thanks for reading in one go and appreciating it.:smile: NaaLe grand finalege tappade baa!
     
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