Tale #1

It was a typical boys' night at my place good vibes, laughter, and everyone just enjoying themselves. At some point, we decided to head out for a late-night adventure to Marine Drive.

There were five of us, and for this tale, let’s call them Dholu, Bholu, Bheem, and Jaggu. We hopped on a local train from the nearest station, grabbed a taxi, and set off for Marine Drive. Before we dive in, here’s a little context: Dholu and Bholu have this habit of vaping which, as you know, is illegal in India.

Fast forward to around 2:00 AM. After two hours of chilling, downing more than four cups of Boost (yes, that much energy boost!), we decided it was time to head home. We started booking cabs, and after what felt like forever, we finally got one. By then, we were all half-asleep from exhaustion.

Around 2:45 AM, while crossing a bridge, we saw a police vehicle ahead, stopping civilians and checking cars. Our cab was pulled over, and that’s when things got real. Bholu, without realizing, still had his vape in his pocket. When the officer asked us to step out, Bholu’s face turned pale as the officer checked him and guess what? Found the vape.

Now, we were officially screwed.

The officer said that legally, there would be a fine of ₹12,000, and some paperwork would follow. They even mentioned Bholu might have to appear in court. Panic set in. Dholu, being a close friend, started pleading on Bholu's behalf. Meanwhile, Bheem and Jaggu couldn’t stop laughing after seeing Bholu’s terrified face he looked like he'd seen a ghost.

We tried reasoning with the officer, but it wasn’t working. Eventually, the officer hinted at a ‘shortcut’ a bribe. We negotiated, paid up, and finally hopped back into the cab.

And then Bholu, still shaken, dropped this legendary line:
“Chod Bc zindagi me vape nhi piunga kabhi sirf daaru pineka cigarette pineka bss.”

We couldn’t stop laughing and spent the rest of the ride roasting Bholu. That’s how our crazy night ended.