MILLION DOLLAR ARM !!!

‘What do you know about Pittsburgh Pirates?’ ‘Baseball should not be all about business, it should have fun.’ ‘What is he doing now?’ ‘He is having fun’.’That sounded good.’ ‘Ok! Do you know what we call that?’ ‘We call it JUICE.’ Let us go back to the year of 2008. For getting a better job in a better company with a good salary package, you have job agents or consultants for the jobseekers. Similarly, for getting selected in a reputed sports club with a decent pay package, you have sports agents or consultants for the sportspersons. The deal with Popo failed. The Sports Agency Firm was looking for some fresh talented players to invest on them to make a contract with some sports team. J.B.Bernstein, a sports agent opened up a firm with a joint partnership with two businessmen; one was Ash Vasudevan and another one was Will Chang. Theresa was the Secretary of that firm. In 2008, which nation was still the untapped market to get some new sportspersons? ‘Cricket is a great game. A billion people play this game.’ Brenda was the neighbour of J.B. Bernstein. ‘Backyard hottie! Stay away from that because she is not a model and she is smart. That’s terrible.’ Ash was also feeling frustrated as in their 3 years of partnerships, they did not find any new big client to invest upon. On that night, J.B. Bernstein was switching from one TV Channel to the other with the help of a remote control device. The program of ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ and the ‘Natwest Trophy’ series between India and England Cricket Team helped J.B. Bernstein to have a new idea of investment.

‘They don’t play baseball in India.’ ‘You do it in 1 year.’ Chang accepted the proposal. The talent hunt began. Tom House, the baseball coach was of the opinion that it is impossible to get some talented baseball players in India because majority of Indians play cricket only and the styles of throwing and pitching the ball in baseball and cricket are entirely different. Brenda’s washing machine malfunctioned. So, J.B. Bernstein gave the keys to Brenda to use his washing machine. Welcome to India, J.B. Sir! The talent hunt began. ‘Boom, shaka laka boom.’ Welcome to Mumbai. Vivek, the tour operator and the event manager of the talent hunt program told J.B.Bernstein about bypassing the system. The age old tradition of bribes still exists within the system of customs. ‘Indians love honking and bypassing the system.’ Amit Rohan, a youngster who taught baseball in Navi Mumbai also joined in the talent hunt program as a free secretary of J.B.Bernstein. Advertisements were done. Two persons will be selected out of all the participants on the basis of speed and accuracy of the baseball throwing. The prize money is One Million Dollar and the winners will get a free trip to USA. ‘Don’t worry, J.B., Indians are very good in spreading the words.’ Ray Poitevint, a famous baseball player became the judge of this talent hunt. The talent hunt team conducted the baseball throwing auditions at Nasik, Jaipur, Delhi, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Kolkata, Bangalore and Goa. The final selection will be done in the audition at Mumbai.

Brenda kept in touch with J.B.Bernstein through Skype. The minimum benchmark was to throw the baseball at the target at a speed of 83 miles per hour. Brenda was having a date with some other guy! Anyway, J.B. Bernstein was busy in his work. ‘Aah! This is Lucknow. It has a very fine reputation.’ Welcome to the Lucknow Sports Academy. The boys of Lucknow Sports Academy impressed everyone by throwing the baseball at an average speed of at least 77 miles/hour. Out of all the participants from Lucknow, Dinesh Patel and Rinku Singh got selected for the final round. Amit got the job of a translator and he is also going to USA alongwith the 2 winners. The final round began in Mumbai. Dinesh Patel impressed everyone with his throws and was at the top of the chart. Now it was time for Rinku Singh to throw the baseball. ‘It is the lefty.’ ‘We call him the Flamingo.’ Rinku Singh topped the chart by surpassing Dinesh Patel. Rinku Singh came first to win the 1 Million Dollar prize money and Dinesh Patel became the Runners-up. Vivek requested J.B. Bernstein to take special care and responsibility of these two boys in USA as these two village boys never ever went out of their village. ‘Yes! Of course! We will have a great time out there. That’s fun.’  Welcome to United States of America. Point to be noted that Rinku Singh loved to play javelin and Dinesh Patel loved to play field hockey. Amit Rohan loved baseball. So, the conclusion is that the majority of Indians love to play Cricket but not all the Indians love to play Cricket. 

‘Aah! I told you that they can’t stay on their own.’ The Hotel Manager was fed up of those boys. J.B. Bernstein allowed those boys to stay in his own house. ‘J.B. Sir! Where is your family?’ ‘No family, man, just me.’ Amit, the translator also got a new role as a video photographer. The baseball training of Rinku Singh and Dinesh Patel started at USC under Tom House, the baseball coach. Tom understood that these two Indian kids must have some fun to keep themselves refreshed and energized for the game of baseball. Did J.B. Bernstein commit a blunder by taking them to a party? Brenda broke up with Mark. Brenda told J.B. Bernstein that those kids are far away from their home and they are missing their Indian culture here. So, to motivate them, they must also feel and enjoy the sweetness of a mini Indian culture here in USA. ‘They just need to see that you care.’ Slowly and steadily, Brenda and J.B. Bernstein were falling in love with each other. ‘Did you kiss Miss Brenda?’ ‘No! She kissed me!’ Chang wanted to hold the baseball trial in front of the sports journalists of various Sports Channels and owners of the Baseball Clubs after 2 weeks. Tom House, the baseball coach became furious on J.B. Bernstein as J.B. Bernstein was trying to take those kids out of their comfort zone to participate in a media circus.

Why Rinku had some minor stitching on his finger? Some heated arguments took place between Brenda and J.B. Bernstein. Those two Indians failed to deliver in the trial. Chang decided that he is not going to invest any more money on these two kids. J.B. Bernstein decided to go for another trial. Chang approved it but on the condition that if these kids fail to deliver again in the trial then he may go out of this loss making partnership business. J.B. Bernstein met the officials of so many baseball clubs but no one responded to attend the next trial. Ray Poitevint came to rescue J.B. Bernstein! ‘You don’t know Walter! You don’t know Walter Shapiro, the Head Scout for the Pirates, who was not there for your exhibition. Now, you know him but he doesn’t know you. Thank you for lunch.’ ‘Thank you, Ray!’ Those Indian boys celebrated the festival of Diwali in USA. ‘Welcome to India, J.B. Sir.’ ‘Please have a seat for your date.’ Brenda was looking more gorgeous in a traditional Indian dress. Those Indian boys cooked Indian foods. During the prayer time of Diwali festival, J.B. Bernstein got a call at his mobile number from Walter Shapiro. Walter asked about the exact date of the next trial after 2 weeks. Will Chang was also present there at USC to see their 2^nd trial. After all, Chang also wanted those kids to succeed though a businessman should not be too emotional. J.B. Bernstein gave the responsibility to Amit to act as a coach and give those kids the desired vocal inspiration. ‘1,2,3...India. Hey brothers! I am seeing my dream in both of you. Your victory! My victory!’ Did Rinku Singh and Dinesh Patel succeed in that trial to prove that both of them possess a “MILLION DOLLAR ARM”?

RAMAYANA - THE LEGEND OF PRINCE RAMA !!!

Once upon a time in northern part of ancient India, King Dasharath was the ruler of Kosala Kingdom. King Dasharath was a very benevolent and liberal ruler. On the other hand, King Ravan was the ruler of a small island kingdom, Lanka. Lanka kingdom was at the south of the southern part of ancient India. King Ravan was a very cruel and evil King. Ayodhya was the capital city of Kosala kingdom. King Dasharath had three wives; Kaushalya, Sumitra and Kaikeyi. Despite having three wives, King Dasharath had no children. That was the biggest cause of concern for King Dasharath. Hermit Vashistha, the Royal Priest of Kosala Kingdom suggested King Dasharath to perform a Putrakameshti yajna with the help of Rishishringa Muni. In that Putrakameshti yajna; Agnidev, the Lord of Fire gave two plates of divine dessert to King Dasharath. Those two plates of divine dessert were shared by three queens. Sumitra tasted the divine dessert from both the plates. Kaushalya gave birth to Ram. Sumitra gave birth to Lakshman and Shatrughna. Kaikeyi gave birth to Bharat.

Whenever there had been a crisis in the Universe; Vishnudev, the Lord of Peace and Preservation took birth in the Planet Earth as an avatar. Vishnudev has ten avatars, i.e. Dashavatars. Ram was the seventh avatar of Vishnudev. When Ram was at his age of fifteen years, King Ravan was at its peak of supremacy all over the world. Marich, Subhayu and Kaikesi were the children of Taraka, a demoness. Kaikesi seduced Hermit Vishrava, the father of Lord Kuber. Later on, Hermit Vishrava left his first wife and got married to Kaikesi. Kaikesi gave birth to Ravan, Bibhishan, Kumbhakarna and Surpanakha. Hermit Viswamitra used to perform yajna in a nearby forest of Ayodhya city, but, everyday, Taraka and her son, Marich used to interrupt in that yajna. Hermit Viswamitra requested for help from Lord Vishnu to get rid of Taraka demoness. Vishnudev told him to take help from the eldest Prince of Ayodhya city. The King of Suryavanshi dynasty gave the permission to Ram to help Hermit Viswamitra. Lakshman accompanied his elder brother. Hermit Viswamitra taught some mantras to Ram and Lakshman to save themselves in the times of danger. Those mantras started its actions by creating some pains in the heart of Taraka demoness. Taraka attacked them. ‘Ram mantra japo.’ Ram killed Taraka. Hermit Viswamitra gifted some divine weapons to Ram as a reward. ‘Ab yeh tumhare, inse sadaa dharam ki raksha karna.’

King Janak was the ruler of Videha Kingdom. Mithila City was the capital of Videha Kingdom. The announcement was made throughout ancient India about the Swayamvar Sabha of Sita, the daughter of King Janak. The task was to lift the bow of Lord Shiva and string it. Ram succeeded in lifting that bow of Lord Shiva but he broke that bow while trying to string it up. ‘Vivah ke liye badhai ho Shri Ram.’ Ram and Sita got married to each other. King Dasharath was growing old and that’s why he decided to crown Ram as the next King of Ayodhya. Manthara, the maid poisoned Kaikeyi’s mentality about Kaushalya and Ram. Few years back, Kaikeyi saved the life of King Dasharath and at that juncture, King Dasharath requested Kaikeyi to ask for two boons. At that time, Kaikeyi didn’t ask for those two boons, but, now, she requested for those two boons. The first boon was to make Bharat as the King of Ayodhya. The second boon was to send Ram to Vanaprastha for 14 years. Lakshman and Sita accompanied Ram. The people of Ayodhya City started weeping. ‘Shri Ram, humein chorh ke naa jaaiye. Aap hee hamare Raja hain.’ Ram, Lakshman and Sita started their journey of Vanaprastha. ‘Raghukul Reeti sadaa chali aaye, pran jaaye par bachan na jaaye. Dharam desh jyoti ki raksha, Ram naam se kar le bhai.’ After six months, King Dasharath took his last breath. ‘Yeh sansarik peerayon aur saari dukhon se mukt ho gaye.’ Bharat returned to Ayodhya from Kekeya. After hearing the entire incident, Bharat became furious on Manthara and Kaikeyi, though he forgave both of them. Bharat met Ram in the forest to give the sad news of King Dasharath’s death. Bharat requested Ram to return back to Ayodhya to become the King of Ayodhya. Ram didn’t return. Bharat took Ram’s golden padukas and kept those padukas on the throne to rule the Kosala Kingdom for fourteen years on behalf of Ram.

All the hermits started to return back to Dandakaranya as they were having confidence on the strength of Ram. Ravan got this message while sitting inside the Nikumbhila Cave. Surpanakha decided to meet Ram, the handsome prince of Ayodhya in Dandakaranya. Panchavati was the most beautiful region of Dandakaranya. ‘Panchavati mann bhavan upavan, jish upavan mein mann ko mohe Shri Raghuvar ki chitvan, mohak chitvan, sundar chitvan.’ Surpanakha came to Panchavati and gave the marriage offer to Ram. Ram declined her offer. Lakshman also declined Surpanakha’s marriage offer. Surpanakha felt frustrated. Out of jealousy, Surpanakha tried to kill Sita. Lakshman cut off Surpanakha’s nose and she ran away. Surpanakha complained about Ram to Ravan. Ravan ordered his soldiers to wake up Kumbhakarna but they failed to do so as Kumbhakarna was on a sleep for another six months. Now, Surpanakha applied another trick. Surpanakha told Ravan that Sita is the most beautiful woman of the world. ‘Kya itni khubsoorat hain woh!’ Ravan got provoked by the flattery of Surpanakha about Sita. Ravan decided to take the revenge of his younger sister’s wounded nose by kidnapping Sita.  

Marich, the maternal uncle of Ram took the disguise of a golden coloured deer. Sita requested her husband to get that golden coloured deer for her. Ram chased that golden coloured deer. Ram understood the trick. ‘Woh toh yeh rakshas hain!’ Before dying, Marich also played a trick by doing the perfect mimicry of Ram. ‘Lakshman, Sita, meri sahayta karo.’ Lakshman understood that someone is playing a trick, but, Sita ordered Lakshman to go and protect Ram. Lakshman made a line outside their house and told Sita to stay inside that line. ‘Sita maayia, ish rekha ke ush paar aap mat jaaiye.’ Ravan took the disguise of a hermit. The hermit played his trick and Sita came out of that Lakshman Rekha. Ravan kidnapped Sita and his chariot started its journey towards Lanka. Jatayu, the King of Vultures tried to rescue Sita but Ravan detached one wing of Jatayu from Jatayu’s body. While on her way to Lanka, Sita threw away all her ornaments in the jungles of South India. The monkeys of the jungles collected all those ornaments. Jatayu died due to severe injuries. Ram and Lakshman started their journey to find Sita. A heavenly creature was cursed to an ugly demon. That heavenly creature suggested Ram to find Sugriv. Hanuman, the minister of King Sugriv welcomed Ram and Lakshman at Rishyamukha Hill. Sugriv used to rule in Rishyamukha Hill, but his brother Bali snatched away all his powers. Sugriv made an agreement with Ram. Ram promised to kill Bali and Sugriv promised to help Ram in finding Sita with his monkey soldiers. Bali got killed by Ram while Bali was wrestling with Sugriv. Sugriv became the Monkey King and ordered his monkey soldiers to search for Sita in four directions. Hanuman, Jambhuban and his soldiers met Sampaati in Rameswaram. Sampaati told them that Ravan took Sita to Lanka, the island across the sea waters. Jambhuban unlocked the divine powers of Lord Hanuman to help Hanuman to cross the sea. Hanuman killed the sea monster, Sindhika while on his way to Lanka. Hanuman met the weeping Sita inside Lanka to give some information. ‘Janani main Ram doot Hanuman, charan kamal mein sath sath bandan, kar do maa kalyan, milaa hain absaar aaj mahaan.’ Ravan ordered his soldiers to light up fire on Hanuman’s tail. Hanuman burned down Lanka with the fire at his tail.

Bibhishan joined Ram’s camp as Ravan kicked out Bibhishan from Lanka. Bibhishan suggested Ram to take the help of Sea God. ‘Shri Ram ne 7 din aur 7 raatein samudra devtaa ki puja ki.’ On the 8^th day, Sea God told Ram to create a Ram Setu from Rameshwaram to Lanka with stones. In every stone, the letters ‘Shri Ram’ to be written in Devnagari Script to ensure that those stones will remain floated on the sea water forever. Also, all the creatures will help Ram to construct that Ram Setu. ‘Shri Raghuvar ki vanar sena setu baandh rahi.’ Ram and his soldiers entered Lanka through that Ram Setu. The battle started in Lanka. What happened to Kumbha and Nikhumbha? Did Kumbhakarna wake up from his long sleep? Why Hanuman carried the entire Gandhamadhan Parvat to Lanka? Who killed Indrajit, the son of 10-headed Ravan? Who won the battle of Lanka? What reward was given to Bibhishan? Did Ram succeed in rescuing Sita from Lanka to end the story of “RAMAYANA –THE LEGEND OF PRINCE RAMA”?

JAATISHWAR !!!

When India was under the British Rule, an explorer of Portuguese family started exploring different parts of Bengal, the famous land for its enriched Art and Culture. Hensman Anthony had a hobby of music. Bengalis started liking his voice and named him as Anthony Firingi. Basically, any foreigner coming to Bengal from Europe was given the title, Firingi. At that time, there was the ritual of Sati Daaho in Hindu Community of Bengal. The rule was; if a Hindu woman became a widow when her age is below 50 years, then she was burned alive in the fire with her husband’s dead body. Anthony rescued a Hindu widow, Soudamini from that bloody Sati Daaho ritual and got married to her. Why a Gujarati Student of a European University decided to start a research work on Anthony Firingi? The soul of Anthony Firingi felt impressed and became nostalgic! ‘Pratham alo e phera, aandhar periye ese ami, chena nadir shrotey, chena chena ghat dekhe naami. Chena tobu chena noy, e bhabei shrot boye jaaye, khodar kasam jaan, ami bhalobesechi tomaye.’

Welcome to the ancient town of Farashdanga under Chandannagar, a famous French Colony of the ancient Bengal. ‘Woh sab samajh gaya, lekin Anthony kaun hain?’ The Gujarati student went to the Central Library of Chandannagar. ‘Kusal ektu dekho toh.’ The Assistant Librarian of the Central Library of Chandannagar helped the young man by telling the real life story of Anthony Firingi. ‘Derhsho bachor agey o ami tomaye khuje pather dhare klaanto hoye suyechilam ebhabei thik andhakaar e, ekhon tumi khujte ele! Derhsho bachor agey o ami tomaye cheye gaan likhechi, pukur dhare joler gandhe, bangle bhasha e chokh dhuyechi, ekhon tumi khujte ele.’ Under the British rule, the rhyme song, i.e. Kabigaan was very famous in Bengal. The singers of Kabigaan were popularly known as Kabiyaal. Anthony was getting attracted towards the Kabigaan and hence he decided to learn Bengali language and Bengali music to become a Kabiyaal. In a Kabigaan competition, two Kabiyaals fight with each other. Raja Gopimohan Deb used to enjoy the Kabigaan competition at the Thakur Dalaan of Shobabazar area. Haru Thakur was the famous Kabiyaal at that time and his favourite disciple was Bhola Moyra. ‘O se Bholanath noy re, se Bholanath noy, o jeh Moyra Bhola, Haru r chyala, Bagbazar e roy.’ Let us hear some Kabigaan from Haru Thakur’s voice. ‘Agey jodi sakhi jaaniten, Shyam er o pirit o garal o mishrito karon o ke jodi suniten. Kulabati bala hoiya sarala tobe ki o beesh bhrokiten.’ In any Kabigaan competition, there used to be 5 stages. These 5 stages are:-Bhabani Bishay (Devotional songs on Maa Durga or Maa Kali), Sakhi Sanglaap (Romantic songs on Radha-Krishna Premleela), Biraho (Sad love songs of common people), Kheu (Songs on mythological epics and gods) and Laho (Songs on personal attacks on others with negative criticisms).

Who constructed the Firingi Kali Mandir at Boubazar area of Kolkata? Why Mahamaya was thinking too much about pressing that ADD FRIEND button in Facebook? Anthony Phiringee of Facebook and Mahamaya of Facebook became friends in Facebook only! Rohit composed a new song. ‘Sahosa ele ki, e bhanga jibone, sahosa dile ki khabor jibone, e bhanga sahar jora, bhanga pathe r ekaante se sahasa ele ki e bhanga jibone.’ The Farashdanga Graduate Band registered their name for participating in the Bandemonium 2014 competition regarding the Maitri Bandhan program between West Bengal and Bangladesh. Anthony had his first Kabigaan competition against Jogyeswari, a lady Kabiyaal. The competition started. Jogyeswari sang, ‘Hole Jodi hole sakha adhistaan, hyere mukh galo dukh, duti katha boli praan. Bandi kore prem e khaanto hole krome krome ami kulabati naari, pati chara ki sohite paari. Nahi jano ghar baasa, ki basanta ki barosha, sati re kori nirasha, asati r asha puran.’ Anthony started singing, ‘Pran tumi ar pathe eso na, sudhu dekha debe bole ta bojhe na pran dekha debe. Aaj tumi jaar, basona tahar , kurao kurao basona.’ All the audiences shouted, ‘Sadhu Sadhu’ as Anthony won the musical battle.

Anthony kept on winning the Kabigaan competition. Anthony composed a famous Agamani song on Maa Durga. ‘Jai Jogindra, Jai Mahamaya, mahima aseem tomar, ek baar durga bole je daake maa tomaye, tumi karo taae bhava sindhu paar. Maata ee salil e bhaver kule, durga durga bole bipad kaale, tobu santaan er mukh chaaile na maa?’ Why the Bengali Hindus warned Anthony when Anthony decided to perform Durga Puja at his own house? The Bengali girl met the Gujarati boy again! Anthony had his last Kabigaan competition against Bhola Moyra. Bhola Moyra sang, ‘Ogo chandramukhi, krishna sukhe sukhi, tomaye sadaai dekhi saadh sabakaar. Bidhi ei korun ghuchuk shyam biraha, rai tomar, rai tomar. Chinta naai chintamanir, biraha ghuchilo eto diner por, antare jurao go kishori, he re antare paaka bangshidhar.’ Anthony replied, ‘Je shakti hoyite utpatti, se shakti patni ki karon, kaho dekhi bholanath, er bisesh bibaran. Jano na ki se bham ee tomar shivani, tomare garbhe dhori ami, ekhon holem tomar ramani. Samudra manthan kaal e, beesh paan korechile takhon dekechile durga bole, rakkha karo aaponi, chole chile beesho paan e bachalam stannya paan e, sei din bhule ki bolecho janani.’ But, Bhola Moyra was not in a mood to accept defeat so easily. Bhola Moyra bounced back by singing, ‘Tui jaat firingi jabar jangi, ami  toke paarbo na toh tauraate, sonh re bhrastha boli spashto, tui re nasto maha dusto, tor ki eesto kali keshto, bojge ja tui jishu khristho srerampore er girja teh.’ After an emotional pause for a few seconds, Anthony Firingi counterattacked by singing, ‘Kristey ar Christ e kichu tofaath naai re bhai, sudhu naam er fere manush phere, keho katha soney naai. Amar Khoda jeh; Hindu r Hari se, oi dekho shyam daariye ache, amar manab janam shafal hobe jodi raanga charan paai.’ Bhola Moyra accepted the defeat and gave respect to Anthony by giving the garland of flowers to him and hugged him. Everyone shouted, ‘Sadhu Sadhu.’ Farashdanga Graduate Band performed their song in the Bandemonium 2014. ‘E tumi kamon tumi chokher taara e aayna dharo, e kamon kanna tumi aamaye jakhon aador karo. Janmer ageo janmer poreo janma tumi emon, surer o gabhir surey padabali r dharon jamon. Esechi ageo ami jakhon tumi padmabati, kobekaar punthir shlok, tomar matoi ashrumati.’ How Soudamini got killed? Why Kusal was behaving like a mental patient? After seeing whom, who appreciated the similar ending of two stories as a “JAATISHWAR”?

THE LITTLE MERMAID !!!

‘I will tell you a tale of bottomless blue. Look out, lad, a mermaid be waiting for you in mysterious fathoms below.’ Sebastian, the court composer started the concert. The singers started to sing. ‘Ah! We are the daughters of Triton, great father who loves us and named us well.’ King Triton was the father of seven daughters; Aquata, Andrina, Arista, Attina, Adella, Alana and Ariel. As per the norms, Ariel, the youngest daughter of King Triton was about to have her musical debut on that day, but, alas, she was not there in her shell at that moment. Ariel and Flounder were researching inside a desolate ship. ‘Excitement, adventure, danger lurking around every corner.’ A Shark attacked them, though they managed to remain alive. Scuttle taught Ariel to comb her hair with a fork and to use the pipe as a musical pipe. Ursula was keeping strict vigilance on the little Princess by taking the help of Flotsam and Jetsam. Ariel apologized to her father as she forgot about the concert. Flounder’s extra information made King Triton furious on Ariel. King Triton warned Ariel that she must not go near the surface again. Sebastian said, ‘Uuh! Teenagers! They think they know everything. You give them an inch, they swim all over you.’ King Triton gave a special responsibility on Sebastian’s shoulder. ‘Ariel needs constant supervision.’

Everyone was celebrating the birthday party of Prince Eric on the ship. Grimsby gifted a statue of Eric to Eric. Eric was still in search of a perfect girl for himself. Grimsby rightly said, ‘The entire kingdom wants to see you happily settled with the right girl.’ Ariel heard Eric’s statement; ‘Oh! She is out there somewhere. I just haven’t found her yet. Believe me, Grim, when I find her, I’ll know. Without a doubt, it will just hit me like lightning.’ Yeah! Yeah! You were quite right, Eric. The lightning and the thunderstorm took place at that very moment. The ship was on fire and was about to drown, though all the sailors of the ship boarded safely into a life boat. But, Max was stuck in that ship. Eric went back to that fiery ship to rescue Max. Max was safe, but, Eric was in trouble. Eric was getting drowned but Ariel rescued him at the right time and took him to a sea shore. Ariel was staring at senseless Eric and gradually started falling in love with him. ‘What would I give to live where you are? What would I pay to stay here beside you? What would I do to see you smiling at me? Where would we walk? Where would we run? If we could stay all day in the sun! Just you and me and I could be part of your world.’ When Grimsby and Max saw Eric, at that moment; Ariel, Flounder and Sebastian were hiding behind the rocks. Sebastian requested Flounder to keep it as a secret. King Triton must not know about Ariel’s new love story. On the other hand, Ariel’s heart was not in her control anymore. ‘I don’t know when, I don’t know how, but I know something is starting right now. Watch and you will see, someday I will be part of your world.’

Ursula started making a master plan as Ariel fell in love with Eric. Females are expert in understanding the body languages of other females. Ariel’s sisters understood that Ariel has fallen in love with someone. They informed about it to King Triton. King Triton called up Sebastian to know the name of Ariel’s lover. Why King Triton became furious on Ariel and destroyed all her collections which were kept inside a cave? When Ariel was weeping out of sorrow, Flotsam and Jetsam suggested her to meet Ursula. Ursula made a legal deal with Ariel. Ariel was given three days and before the sunset of the third day, Ariel must get a deep kiss of true love from Eric, otherwise, Ariel would remain as a prisoner of Ursula for the whole life. Ariel’s singing voice was snatched by Ursula. Max identified the girl and signalled Eric. Eric met Ariel and took her inside the palace. Both Grimsby and Charlotta were happy as after waiting for a long time, they found a girl who could be a perfect match for Eric. Why Chef Louis had some tough time with Sebastian? Eric and Ariel went for boating. Scuttle had the idea of creating a vocal romantic stimulation, but, alas, Scuttle’s voice was too pathetic. Sebastian took the charge. After all, Sebastian is a musician cum singer. ‘There you see her sitting there across the way. She don’t got a lot to say, but there is something about her and you don’t know why but you are dying to try, you wanna kiss the girl. Yes, you want her. Look at her, you know, you do. Possible she want you too; there is one way to ask her. It don’t take a word. Not a single word. Go on and kiss the girl.’ Eric was just about to kiss Ariel, that Flotsam and Jetsam drowned the boat. Ursula took a disguise. What! Eric is going to get married to another girl? The wedding ship departs. Ariel was feeling helpless and started weeping. Scuttle peeped through the window of the wedding ship. After seeing the reflection of that girl on the mirror, why Scuttle became furious? Flounder and Ariel headed towards that wedding ship. Sebastian made up his mind to inform about it to King Triton. Scuttle was given the task to stall the wedding. Did Ariel succeed in having the deep kiss of true love from Eric before the sunset of the third day as per the legal deal? Who killed Ursula to help King Triton to regain his power again? Eric got married to whom? What permission did King Triton gave along with a divine gift to “THE LITTLE MERMAID”?