[Scene: The Kapoor mansion at dawn, adorned with vibrant decorations. The air is filled with the aroma of freshly cooked food and the soft chatter of women gathering for the Sargi ritual.]
[In the Dining Hall]
[Married women (Aarohi, Akshara, Janvi, Manjari, Mahima, Swarna, Sheetal, and Shefali) gather together, dressed in beautiful traditional attire. Kalyani and Suhasini are present, ready to begin the Sargi ritual.
Kalyani Kapoor: (with a warm smile) "Good morning, everyone. Let's begin the Sargi ritual. This is a special tradition to bless our daughters-in-law for a happy married life."
[Kalyani starts by giving Sargi to her daughter-in-law, Janvi, who accepts it with a smile.]
Janvi Kapoor: "Thank you, Maaji."
[Next, Suhasini gives Sargi to Swarna, followed by Janvi giving it to Aarohi, and Manjari giving it to Akshara and the others. The Sargi contains an assortment of food, fruits, and sweets.]
Kalyani Kapoor: "May this Sargi bless you all with a long and happy married life."
[The women eat the Sargi, sharing smiles and stories. The atmosphere is filled with love and blessings.]
[As they eat, the room is filled with laughter and the sounds of traditional Karwa Chauth songs playing softly in the background.]
Manjari: "It's wonderful to see everyone together, sharing this beautiful tradition."
Mahima: "Indeed. Karwa Chauth is not just a ritual; it's a celebration of love and dedication."
Sheetal: "I agree. It's a day to reaffirm our bonds with our husbands."
[Aarohi looks around, her eyes filled with happiness. Arjun enters the room, making his way to Aarohi. He sits beside her, taking a piece of Sargi.]
Arjun: (smiling) "I’m fasting with you, Aarohi."
Aarohi: (surprised and touched) "Arjun, you don't have to do this."
Arjun: "I want to. It's my way of showing you how much I love you."
[Akshara, watching this, feels a pang of jealousy. She can't help but comment.]
Akshara: "There’s no such tradition for men to fast. Why does Arjun have to do it?"
Janvi Kapoor: (calmly) "Though there is no such tradition, Arjun does it out of love for Aarohi. He's done it every Karwa Chauth since they got married."
Aarohi: (smiling warmly) "It's one of the many reasons I love him."
[Arjun and Aarohi share a tender look, their bond evident to everyone present.]
Manjari: (with a hint of concern) "Akshara, it's a personal choice. Let's respect it."
[The women nod in agreement, feeling the spirit of the festival.]
[The ritual continues, with everyone, including Arjun, eating the Sargi together. The mood is light and filled with the warmth of family and tradition.]
[Scene shifts to the courtyard where the women are gathered, for chitchatting.]
Mahima: "It’s beautiful to see such love and commitment in our family."
Swarna: "Yes, it's inspiring. Karwa Chauth is more than just a fast; it’s a celebration of love and dedication."
Sheetal: "I agree. It strengthens the bond between husband and wife."
