Everyday I see scores of people with ear plugs on listening to music or chatting. Oblivious and occupied in own space they may seem but they are always aware of their surroundings. Often you see the person from left and feel he is chatting with the person standing on right, only to realize that he is on phone. What is uncommom is sighting of a person engrossed so much that they end up unusually stupid. This kid must have received a new gift for he seemed happy to show off with his peers. He was a cool young kid until we got to know his aspirations to become the next Indian Idol. Listening to loud music is pardonable these days. Every second person seems to believe in sharing their personal choice with others. How else can you justify the blaring sounds coming out of people sitting next to you.
All was quiet and suddenly we heard a weird sound coming from his direction. His choice was uncanny, I don't know how many would remember "Aaeo ho meri zindagi meinn tum bahar ban ke" from Raja Hindustani. The whole compartment burst out laughing. He could have very well been on National television for funniest auditions in Indian Idol. The voice was suitably bad and appearance peculiar. Must have been his favorite song. He sang again and this time full with emotions. His words "Meri zindagi mein rahna tum....hai...ye...ss" was so painful, each one of us sympathized with him. Even Amir Khan and Karisma Kapoor would have regretted being associated with the song. Somebody from the over crowded corner rightly commented "Beta please have patience till the auditions starts".
The guy was embarrassed beyond words. He quietly got down at the next station.This made my day, I was left humming the song for rest of the day. Smiling and quietly laughing.
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