In light of some recent horror stories that have come to light in Calcutta regarding violence and murder against women,I've decided to list a few safety measures for all women out there.since not it seems that men just cannot be trusted.the city is becoming increasingly unsafe for women even int the crowded streets.since women will forever be physically weaker than men (unless your are a professional boxer) we need to find some ways to keep ourselves safe when it gets dark.fortunately women have more brains than these hoodlums and a definite sixth sense.so if we can properly utilise them we can stay safe.
1. Carry a canister of pepper spray.and when you leave the office or a disc or basically step out into the street at night or a deserted road keep the canister in your hand or in easy reach within your bag.you wont have time to open the chain,fumble around in your bag and take out the canister so just keep it handy in whichever way seems easiest.
2. Always be alert.ALWAYS.if you feel someone is watching your or following you or you are feeling extremely uneasy with the crowd around you immediately get inside a crowded shop or just go inside an office building and call up a friend or relative to escort you back home.
3. If you get late from work make sure you have some confirmed transport to take you home.either your own car or someone to pick you up or a cab service.never go out alone and stand on the footpath waiting to catch something that comes your way.that is the mistakes most make.
4. In continuation with the above point make sure the car or transport or whoever comes to pick you up,picks you up straight from the door of your office or disc or where ever you are. Do not go out on the street and wait for the car or person.
5. Never get onto a shuttle.even if you see a woman or more than one sitting inside you never know whether those women are all in it together or not.its very simple.never talk to strangers.never have anything to do with any strangers.
6. If while walking alone at night someone asks you for direction (even if its a woman),do not stop to answer.just tell her sorry you do not know or tell her to ask the police and move on.Do not stop walking.
7. If you are at a disc/bar and you meet some or very nice people:
a)NEVER take any drink they offer.you do not know them.you do not know whether they have mixed something in your drink or not,irrespective of how well behaved or respectable they appear.
b)NEVER accept a ride home with them.again,you do not know them.
8. At home never keep your house keys in plain view.try not keeping them where people like your domestic servant or security guard or electrician can see.keep them in a drawer or in a bag.
9. Keep your Almira or cupboard or any valuables locked up and make your your domestic help does not know where you keep the jewellery or cash.
10. When ever an electrician or ac cleaner or any unknown man needs to come over make sure you have another adult in the house with you.
11. Never open the door completely to the postman or the men who come to take surveys.
12. If you cannot recognise the person even through the keyhole,DO NOT open the door.talk to him/her without opening the door.
13. If you can keep a licensed gun with you.it is preferable not to use it but at least you can just use it to keep your attackers at bay and buy yourself more time.its all about keeping yourself alive.
14. If someone comes at you with a gun or even a knife,RUN.don't think 'oh he'll catch me' and stay rooted to the spot.even if he tries to stop you,none of them are marksmen so there's a high chance the bullet wont even graze you.and SCREAM.until and unless they catch you (god forbid) use whatever you have at your disposal.don't cave in.fight.
Hence its better to be safe than sorry or hurt.
The story is simple.The movie is split into 5 phases,hence the name. Arindam Roy Choudhury (Priyanshu Chaterjee) falls for Ishita (dia mirza) and chases her. Then they get married. In due course Ishita gets pregnant but she looses the child. Arindam and Ishita grow distant. During that time he scouted a new face to be the heroine in his movie, Ranjabati Sen (Sampurna). One stormy night Arindam takes the responsibility to drive Ranjabati home,but since she is new in town she doesnt remember exactly where her house is. So they decided to make the best out of a rainy night in the car. Next morning it is revealed that Ranjabati did know the way to her house but she had fallen in love with Arindam and wanted him so she tricked him into sleeping with her. Arindam is furious when he comes to know that,and he feels guilty for cheating on Ishita. After sometime he decides to come clean to Ishita about his secret affair. Turns out Ishita,too,had some secret which she wanted to come clean with. Ishita goes first and tell him that she has cancer and she will die in a few months. Arindam then decides not to tell her about his affair. They go back to being happy husband-wife. Ishita dies. Arindam gravitates towards calling ranjabati "tui" from "tumi". Ranjabati is still hung up on Arindam.
