Scene 1 – Arrival at the Studio
The black car pulled up outside the shining glass building of National News Channel. The morning sunlight reflected against the panels, giving the place a sense of energy. Sara, dressed modestly in a soft blue dress with a white dupatta, held her brother Noman's arm tightly. He was in a neat grey shalwar kameez with a navy waistcoat. Both looked a little nervous but calm.
A young staff member greeted them warmly.
Staffer: "Assalam-o-Alaikum, please come this way. Host Hania Khan is waiting for you."
Noman: "Wa Alaikum Salam. Thank you, baji."
They were led into the studio lounge. Sara looked around curiously; the big cameras, the lights hanging above, and the crew moving busily gave her a strange feeling—half excitement, half fear.
Sara (whispering to Noman): "Bhai, mujhe bohot ghabrahat ho rahi hai. Kya main sab viewers ke samne bol paungi?"
Noman (placing a reassuring hand on her shoulder): "Sara, tumhari himmat ne sab ko hairaan kiya hai. Jo tumne court mein kaha, wahi yahan kahna. Allah tumhara madadgar hai. Ghabrana mat."
Sara gave a small nod, trying to calm her breathing.
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Scene 2 – On-Air Begins
At 9:00 sharp, the red light blinked on. The studio fell silent except for the calm, confident voice of Hania Khan, the morning show host, dressed in a graceful green dress. She smiled into the camera.
Hania Khan (to camera):
"Assalam-o-Alaikum, viewers! Aaj hum ek bohot hi khaas kahani le kar aaye hain. Yeh kahani sirf ek larki ki nahi, balke himmat, sachai aur insaaf ki tasveer hai. Humare saath studio mein mojood hain Sara aur unke bhai Noman. Dono ne mil kar na sirf mushkilat ka samna kiya, balke ek misaal qaim ki."
She turned toward them warmly.
Hania: "Sara aur Noman, welcome to our show."
Sara & Noman (together): "Shukriya."
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Scene 3 – The Interview Begins
Hania: "Sara, sabse pehle hum aapse poochna chahenge ke jo kuch bhi aapke sath hua, us waqt aapne himmat kahan se li? Bohot si larkiyan iss halat mein chup rehti hain."
Sara lowered her eyes for a moment, then looked up with courage.
Sara: "Main sach kahoon toh main bhi shuru mein bohot dar gayi thi. Mujhe laga koi meri baat nahi maanega. Lekin jab mere bhai Noman ne mera saath diya, aur jab maine socha ke agar main chup rahi toh un logon ko aur hosla milega, toh phir maine faisla kiya ke mujhe sach kehna hi hoga. Allah ne mujhe himmat di."
The camera zoomed on her face, her eyes glistening.
Hania (turning to Noman): "Noman bhai, aap bhai hone ke nate kis tarah se Sara ka saath dete rahe? Bohot mushkil waqt hoga aap dono ke liye."
Noman: "Jee bilkul, Hania ji. Jab mujhe Sara ki baat pata chali toh mera khoon khol utha. Lekin ghussa aur jazbaat se kaam nahi banta. Maine faisla kiya ke sabr aur kanooni tareeqe se larna hai. Police case, lawyer, court hearing—sab kuch mushkil tha. Lekin Sara ke jazbe ne mujhe aur mazboot banaya. Mujhe fakhar hai meri behen par."
Sara smiled faintly at him, her eyes shining with gratitude.
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Scene 4 – Sara's Truth
Hania: "Sara, court mein aapne himmat kar ke sab kuch kaha. Jab aap saamne thi aur doshi log bhi wahan baithe the, tab kaisa mehsoos hua?"
Sara took a deep breath.
Sara: "Woh pal bohot mushkil tha. Mere saamne woh log baithe the jinhon ne mujhe dukh diya tha. Lekin maine socha ke agar main darr gayi toh main phir kabhi khud ko maaf nahi kar paungi. Maine sab kuch judge ke samne bayan kar diya. Jab Najma ne sab qabool kar liya aur baqi logon ne bhi maan liya, tab mujhe laga ke insaaf jeet gaya hai."
The studio remained silent for a moment, the gravity of her words settling in.
Hania (softly): "Viewers, yeh hai asal himmat. Aik larki jisne sach ke liye apni jaan ki parwaah nahi ki."
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Scene 5 – The Emotional Moment
Hania: "Noman, jab faisla announce hua aur sabko saza mili, tab aapke dil mein kya chal raha tha?"
Noman: "Alhamdulillah, mujhe sukoon mila. Sara ki izzat aur himmat ka insaaf mil gaya tha. Main ne us waqt apni behen ko gale lagaya, aur mujhe laga ke hamara bojh halka ho gaya."
Sara wiped her eyes quietly. Hania passed a tissue with a gentle smile.
Hania: "Sara, agar aapko ek paigham dena ho un sab larkiyon ko jo chup rehti hain, toh aap kya kehna chahengi?"
Sara sat up straight, her voice strong:
Sara: "Main yeh kehna chahungi ke kabhi darr kar chup na rahna. Ghalat ke samne khamoshi bhi ek gunah hai. Apne ghar walon par bharosa karo, Allah par bharosa karo, aur sach ko samne laao. Insaaf milta hai, bas thodi himmat chahiye."
The entire studio staff, even those behind the cameras, paused for a moment, visibly moved by her words.
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Scene 6 – Closing of the Show
Hania smiled warmly into the camera again.
Hania (to viewers):
"Yeh thi Sara aur Noman ki kahani—himmat aur sach ki misaal. Hum dua karte hain ke hamari soceity mein har beti ko wohi izzat, suraksha aur insaaf mile jo Sara ne hasil kiya. Dekhte rahiye National News Channel, main hoon Hania Khan, Allah Hafiz."
The red light turned off. The staff clapped lightly in respect. Sara exhaled in relief, leaning slightly against her brother.
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Scene 7 – The Channel Office
After the show, the channel's Head of News, a middle-aged man in a suit, invited them to his office. A tray of tea and biscuits was placed before them.
Head of News: "Bohot bohot shukriya aap dono ka. Aapne himmat aur sachai ki misaal banayi. Humari taraf se yeh ek chhota sa tohfa hai."
He slid an envelope across the desk. Noman frowned and pushed it back politely.
Noman: "Sir, aapka shukriya, lekin hum ne yeh sab paison ke liye nahi kiya. Hum sirf insaaf ke liye ladh rahe the."
Head of News (insisting): "Bilkul sahi farmaya aapne. Lekin yeh ek appreciation hai, ek shukriya hai channel ki taraf se. Yeh aapki kahani ko aur aapki himmat ko acknowledge karne ka tareeqa hai. Please mana mat kijiye."
Sara looked at Noman, her eyes requesting him silently.
Sara (softly): "Bhai, mana mat kariye. Yeh unki meharbani hai. Aap hi hamesha kehte ho ke Allah jo deta hai use qubool karna chahiye."
Noman paused, then finally nodded. He accepted the cheque with a gentle smile.
Noman: "Theek hai. Hum aapki meharbani ko appreciate karte hain. JazakAllah."
The head smiled warmly.
Head of News: "Is cheque mein 3 lakh rupay hain. Yeh aap dono ki himmat ka izhar hai. Hum dua karte hain ke aapka mustaqbil roshan ho."
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Scene 8 – Back Home
The siblings returned home in the evening. Their small living room felt unusually warm and peaceful. Sara placed the cheque safely in the drawer. She looked at her brother.
Sara: "Bhai, yeh paisay humari zaroorat ke liye bohot kaam ayenge. Lekin sabse bari baat yeh hai ke logon ko hamari kahani sunne mili."
Noman (smiling with pride): "Bilkul. Aur tumhari himmat ne aur larkiyon ko himmat di hogi. Mujhe fakhar hai tum par, Sara."
Sara leaned her head on her brother's shoulder, her eyes finally at ease.
Sara (whispering): "Bhai, ab mujhe lagta hai ke humari zindagi ka ek naya safar shuru ho raha hai."
Noman patted her hand.
Noman: "Insha'Allah, Sara. Aur yeh safar sirf behtari ka hoga."
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