Small Story 608
WhatsApp Encounter
Director Ramachandra arrived at the Kempegowda International Airport and checked in his luggage. He settled into the lounge to wait for his flight to Germany, which was scheduled to depart in another hour.
For the past week, his old friend and producer, Basavaraj, had been insisting that he find a fresh and meaningful story for their next film project. Ramachandra had been searching intensely for a unique concept, something different from the routine commercial themes, but nothing had impressed him so far.
With time still left before boarding, he casually opened his WhatsApp messages. As he scrolled through them, he noticed a message from a blogger-writer named Ram, whose contact had been shared earlier by his family doctor, Doctor Gopal. Ram had sent a few of his short stories for reading.
Out of curiosity, Director Ramachandra began reading one of them. Within minutes, he was deeply impressed by the simplicity, emotion, and strong message in the writing. Suddenly, an idea sparked in his mind — he had found the base concept for his next film.
Excitedly, he called Producer Basavaraj.
“Basavaraj, I have found a wonderful concept for our new film,” he said enthusiastically. “As soon as I return from Germany, let us meet this writer, Ram. One of his stories has great potential. If developed properly, I am confident it will become a grand success.”
Basavaraj trusted Ramachandra’s judgment completely.
“That is wonderful news,” he replied happily. “We will meet once you return.”
Fifteen days later, one morning, Doctor Gopal called Ram with exciting news. He informed him that Director Ramachandra wished to meet him the next day at his residence in Jayanagar. He also shared the director’s contact number.
Ram’s wife, Vasanthy, was overjoyed. She had always believed in her husband’s writing talent and passion. Ram, an electrical engineer by profession, had taken voluntary retirement to pursue writing seriously. Over the years, his blog had become popular among readers from different walks of life and media circles.
The next day, after a fruitful discussion with Producer Basavaraj and Director Ramachandra, Ram signed a five-year agreement as a story writer for their production house.
With happiness filling his heart, Ram returned home carrying his wife’s favorite Badam Halwa from the famous Anand Sweets and Savouries.
That evening, Vasanthy smiled with pride, knowing that her husband’s passion, patience, and perseverance had finally found their deserving recognition.
K.Ragavan
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