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Reality Reel - Part 3

Hey there! So, quick heads-up on the uploading schedule of Reality Reel, now the posts will be up every Sunday instead of every Saturday, for me to increase more time to write them, and for you guys to increase readership. As for today’s part, we’ve got a big surprise coming up, so dive in! 11.  Char Mahine Ka Chamakdar And… we’re in Mumbai. The capital of Maharashtra, the centre of Bollywood. And the place where I’m going to get the redemption I deserve. After we landed in the city yesterday, Papa and I checked into our hotel and then went to the briefing for the first episode. The crew told us that the second audition round may stretch for days, but out of the thousands of kids who were selected, only some will make the screen. At least, enough for four episodes. I hope I come on TV so that I can show the world that I haven’t given up. Now, we’re in the waiting room, which is decorated in blue and adorned with glitter, balloons, frilly paper, and a hundred other things. Looking a...

Reality Reel - Part 2

Hi guys! Here's the new post for Reality Reel ! Read below. 6. Impossible Every Way “Are you sure you weren’t seeing things, Sankalp?” Papa asks me intently. I shake my head. “If I was, I wouldn’t be telling you.” “Beta.”  Mama touches my hand. “I know Chapter 3 was not easy for you, and it’s understandable you may sense these things—” I pull my hand away. “Mama, it’s  not like that.  I know what I saw. Inderpal told me something about a Super Dancer ad, and I kept an eye on the TV to see if it was true. And it  is.”  I turn to Papa. “We can check on Sony LIV if you want to make sure.” Mama looks at Papa. “If he says it’s true…” Papa takes a deep breath and opens his phone. We wait anxiously as he goes through Sony LIV’s banners. Suddenly, he freezes. “Papa?” I prompt, expectant. “Sunil?” Mama asks, worried. Papa exhales. “Sankalp… you’re right.” “So…” I say slowly. “Are the auditions… open?” He presses his lips together. “Yes.” What?  It’s true? The auditi...