Double Bonanza

The drought is finally over. The Garden today burst into a riot of colours (pic above) with a flurry of activity accompanying Kiran and Srichand Arora’s return from their overseas vacation and equally significantly, Renu and Kishor Babani's 31st wedding anniversary celebration in the morning. The events coincided as a double bonanza for the Club, which has been starved of a party for days, if not weeks.
Arora was back from performing Ganapati Puja at Singapore – an appointment he has been keeping meticulously with his son year after year. [Remember, the beautiful picture he had sent us of the ceremony (post of October 1) at home.] This time though, he extended his trip to Australia and has come back with happy stories and of course, lots of chocolates for all us (pic left).
The Babani couple’s celebration came as a bolt from the blue. Many were taken by surprise when they were suddenly presented boxes packed with snacks and crispies soon after the exercises. They wished Renu and Kishor “another 31 years of togetherness”, but the real tamasha took place when Dilip Babani went down on his knee and presented bhaiyya and bhabi with a red rose in true filmi style (pic alongside). Now it was their turn to be surprised!
The best thing about the morning was that Sunita Jajodia, Vandana Kankanwar, Sandhya Narang and others known to be not-too-regular, were all present to partake in the celebrations and bless the Babanis. With Purushottam Sharma circulating pictures on Kashmir, Harish Wadhwa flexing his vocal chords in an impromptu love song and Yusuf Rassiwala as usual, fooling about with Arora, the festive feel was complete.
Pity, Tara Chand Seth (right pic) could not be part of all this. He is the senior-most member of the Club and today was his birthday. Since he has left for Delhi, we can only reach out to him through this blog and wish him the very best on the occasion. Many happy returns of the day, Tara Chand-ji – from all of us!
Renu Babani:
* Kishor and I would like to thank everyone. All of you made this day very special for us and unforgettable.
* Dilip, as brother, you gave us the best surprise. It is the thought that counts.
* PICSPEAK: Party and goodies, packed with fun and laughter. A beautiful way to begin the week!
Harish Wadhwa:
* "31 saal pehele/ Mujhe tumse pyaar tha (1)/ Mujhe tumse pyaar tha (2); Aaj bhi hai aur, Kal (31+ saal aur) bhi rahega..." --from Kishor-da to Renu-ji
* Happy Anniversary to the two of you. May you have many more happy years of togetherness.
* Today’s Badmaash Company had a solid strength of 10 members with Dilip-bhai stealing the show by presenting his lovely brother-bhabi with a rose and Kishor-da adorning Renu-ji’s hair with it (pic left). Kya scene tha! Dilip-bhai even bought sheera from the nearby shop, just to have all of it by himself(?) and giving only prasadam to the others. (Hee...heee)
* One prankster even sneaked away the goodies-box of a fellow friend and slipped it into Ramila-ji’s handbag -- just for laughs. One could see her fuming and embarrassed. The prankster got away unpunished... but he will be punished suitably some day...Hmm.
* Some people are still children at heart, aptly seen in Arora-ji asking his wife for a chocolate?!? Kiran-ji of course obliged by saying "Sirf ek hi milegi, bachchon jaisi harkatein na kiya karo, sab dekh rahe hain!"
* Happy Birthday, our senior-dear member, Tara Chand-ji. May you have a long, healthy and a happy life.
Bhaswati Bose:
* Happy Wedding Anniversary to Kishor and Renu. Janam Janam ka saath hai nibhane ko...
* Welcome back Arora-ji and Kiran-ji. Aap dono isi tereh ghoomte rahien aur hamare liye chocolates laate rahiye!
* Wishing Tara Chand-ji a very Happy Birthday! May you have a wonderful time with your near and dear ones.