Before Mahalaya
There is a huge argument going on between the two Ganguly siblings. They are not agreeing with each other on a new business venture that Riya Ganguly, the COO of the Sengupta Enterprises is interested in. Her brother Subhodeep Sengupta, the CEO of the company is completely against the idea to do a partnership with the Los Angeles-based company Bianchi Enterprises.
But Riya is a persistent woman who would never back out before her victory. She finds the partnership with that company reasonably profitable. Moreover, who may know what's the real agenda behind her eagerness to sign the deal? She knows well that this deal can bring huge exposure for their business.
"I think Riya is correct as we need more powerful business associates to grow our company. I have read all the details about this company and I am impressed with the way Mr. Bianchi has been leading it from the beginning. We are already doing business with other foreign companies so I don't see any reason to not be doing business with Bianchi Enterprises." Indrajit Sengupta, the chairman of the company puts forward his opinion on the situation.
Subhodeep is not shocked after hearing Indrajit agreeing with his sister. Because Indrajit never denies any wish of Riya. So he just nods his head in defeat. On the other hand, Riya is smirking while looking at her brother because again she has owned another argument without much effort.
Soon after the meeting ended, everyone returns to their respective works. Subhodeep too goes to his cabin. But he doesn't get to relax as Riya suddenly arrives there. He doesn't have any energy to fight with her because he knows if he says anything she will start her fake crying in front of their Boro Mama.
"What do you want now?" Subhodeep asks looking uninterested to talk with his younger sister.
"What? Can I not just come here to ask about your day my dear Dadabhai?" Riya replies while looking at him with an innocent look. But Subhodeep knows well Riya is not a bit of innocent.
"Look you wanted to do business with that company and we will be doing it. So please don't bother me right now. Go to your cabin and prepare for the meeting with the company." Subhodeep tells her with a tired voice.
"Oh come on big brother, don't be so cruel with me. You know right I only want what's best for our company and you will see how much profit we will be able to make while doing business with that company." Riya replies dreamily. Subhodeep looks towards her because she must have some hidden motive to be so involved with the deal. She has never been so adamant to do any deal before.
"Why are you so interested in that company Riya? What will you get if we get to secure the deal?" Subhodeep asks Riya suspiciously.
"It's very simple what I will get. I will get your position of CEO because when boro mama will see that I have managed to get the biggest deal for our company, he will definitely hand over the position of CEO to me." Riya says cheerfully while clapping her hands.
Subhodeep pinches the bridge of his nose in frustration because of what his sister is saying. But before he can reply the door of his cabin open with a loud thud. A smile breaks out on his face seeing the person who has entered his cabin without knocking.
"How many times do I need to tell you that it is not good to daydream my dear sister-in-law?"Jasmine asks Riya while walking inside and taking a seat.
"I am not daydreaming and also I am not talking to you so don't bother me," Riya replies rudely. Jasmine smiles brightly at Riya and stands up while crossing her arms over her chest.
"Actually, yes you are daydreaming that you can get my Subho's place in this company. You and I both know it well why do you want his position. You only want to show everyone that you are better than Anupama. But let me remind you that you are not even comparable to the dust of her feet." Jasmine replies with a sweet smile.
Riya is fuming after hearing Jasmine's words. Because whatever she has said is true. She looks at her brother to see that he is also chuckling at her face. She glares at them and marches out of there.
When Riya is out of there Subhodeep goes towards his lady love come fiancee and takes her in his arms. They have been in a relationship for seven years and last year had gotten engaged to each other with both of their family's consent.
Jasmine Arora is a Punjabi girl who is very bubbly. She is madly in love with Subhodeep Ganguly and wants to spend her whole life with him. Apart from this, she is a well-known gynecologist in the city of Kolkata and beliefs to enjoy life to the fullest. She always tells one thing that everyone has got only one life and they need to live it happily. She also belongs to a very rich family but unlike Riya, she doesn't have any ego or like to show off. Although she is not Bengali yet the Sengupta have accepted her wholeheartedly, especially Kamini Ganguly who will be her mother-in-law after marriage.
Actually, Kamini is more interested in Jasmine's money and fame because having a rich daughter-in-law will bring more money to her family. However, Jasmine is not very fond of her or Riya. If she likes anyone in the Sengupta family apart from Subhodeep is Anupama. She also likes Mihir and his wife but Anupama has a special place in her heart. She doesn't have any sister of her own so Anupama has filed that place in her life.
"So how is my tigress doing?" Subhodeep asks Jasmine while caressing her cheeks lovingly.
"I was good while coming here but now my mood is completely sour and only my Anu can lift it. Before you ask anything, no you can't change my mood with your lovey-dovey talk. It's been two weeks since I have met my sweet sister so I can't wait anymore." Jasmine rambles without stopping. Subhodeep puts his hand on her mouth to shut her up. He tells her that they will go to Sengupta mansion but she needs to wait for half an hour because he has some works to complete. So that's what she does.
Meanwhile, in the Sengupta household maids are working and cooks are busy preparing lunch for the family members. Anupama also helping in the kitchen. She is a very nice cook who loves to make different dishes for her family. She may be a Bengali but she knows all about the other Indian foods and also some foreign foods too. Yet, her Pishimaa and Thakurmaa never forget to taunt her about her cooking skills saying that she doesn't even know how to use spices and ingredients well.
She has prepared a lot of famous traditional Bengali foods because her Jasmine didi would be here for lunch and she knows how much Jasmine loves to eat traditional Bengali food. She has prepared Hilsa fish pulao, Fried moong dal, eggplant fry, Bengali chicken kosha, Boal fish curry, and Chingri malai curry. She doesn't prepare any sweet dishes as Jasmine hates sweets.
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