Arvind came to her. "You know what your problem is, Lakshmi-ji?" he said quietly.
On the last take, Arvind didn't say cut. He just nodded. And then, the clapper boy—a kid no older than twenty—started clapping. One pair of hands. Then the spot operator. Then the make-up artist. Soon, the entire set thundered with applause. lakshmi actress
"Cut," Arvind said. Silence.
"Perfect, ma'am," the artist whispered.