All Set…

Our Arora-sah’b has been a bit subdued for the past few days. This entire week, he has been taking an off every alternate day. Yesterday, he arrived late and complained of an ear problem which rendered him somewhat hard of hearing – but otherwise, as is his nature, he kept up a brave front.
Today also, he looked a little pulled down and when he started conducting the exercises, was getting irritated by every distraction. He kept snapping at the slightest provocation till Yusuf-bhai arrived on the scene and restored his sense of humour. Arora-sah’b growled at him for some reason and Yusuf-bhai returned the growl with equal ferocity – mocking him in the same expression and tone, till both started laughing like kids.
That little incident set the mood in anticipation of tomorrow’s movie show, Golmaal 3. Happily, Renu Babani (below, left) is back, looking fresh and fine after her viral bout. She confirmed her going for the movie with hubby, Kishor, as did Grover-sah’b, Santosh-ji, Sunita-ji, Mumtaz, Bhaswati, Kiran Sajjan, Razia Khan and others.
Dilip-bhai was in two minds (as his wife Kajal had already seen the movie and cannot accompany him) but later on, agreed to come along solo. Similarly, Shekhawat-ji needed a little persuasion before he too agreed to join us. Altogether, more than 20 members have enlisted with Yusuf-bhai, the majority being women.
The fun part is that with less than 24 hours to go, nothing is yet finalised. We know only the name of the movie, but the theatre, show timing, ticket rates, etc. are not even known to Yusuf-bhai. Like Mary’s little lambs, we are all following him when there’s a good chance that the concessional rates Yusuf-bhai is counting on may not be applicable for the week-end Saturday shows. For all we know, the movie could be pulled off from all the three theatres identified – Cinemax, Fun Republic and Fame Adlabs. Or that the morning and noon shows are already ‘house full’…
That would make a perfect script for Golmaal 4!

Harish Wadhwa says:
Santosh-ji's shayari ne toh aaj gazab dha diya, especially the gist: a) Men are advised to get love from everywhere but in the end get a beating from their wives. All the male members nodded their head in agreement! b) The sher ending with '...aur tumhe bhi doh seengh aur ek poonchh miley'!
--Harish

Renu Babani says:
I'm baaaaaaaaaaaack! Yea, my comments will be seen regularly by all, whether you guys like it or not. Bet I was missed (talk about modesty). Thank you everyone for all your good wishes. Regarding the movie tomorrow, this is the fun part -- not knowing whether we are going or not. We shall find out once Yusuf-bhai arrives in the morning regarding the cinema and timing as well. Let's hope we do go for the movie eventually, as it will definitely be fun just being together!
--Renu

Srichand Arora says:
It is really not correct to say that I am taking an off every alternate day. Yes I was not there on last Sunday and Monday because of Guru Nanak's Birthday. On Wednesday too, it was because of the rains. Otherwise, I was there on all the other days. Yes, some unwanted punches during the session, of course, disturb me. And if someone feels insulted with my remarks, I am really sorry, whereas I do not mean it.
--Arora
Sorry, we stand corrected. --Big Laaf