A Monsoon Birthday

Kiran Arora

First bite from the doting hubby

It's a Hap-Hap Happy Birthday!

Like they have monsoon weddings, we had a ‘monsoon birthday’ today with Kiran Arora celebrating with mathura ke pede under a dripping tree. As it kept on raining, Srichand Arora escorted his wife in and fed her the first peda while the rest of us sang and clapped, wishing her all happiness in life.
Kiran looked every inch the birthday lady, resplendent in golden yellow-and-orange salwar-kameez, a matching yellow packet and yellow umbrella. Arora though looked slightly off-color, having finally earned a sling to support his left arm following a visit to the orthopedist yesterday. An autorickshaw accident last week (see post of June 11) has left him with a chipped shoulder blade and he is now supposed to undergo a few more tests, including an MRI scan.

Tara Chand Seth

Far from sympathizing with him, Razia Khan demanded to know how he gets to wearing his clothes – now that one arm was out of commission. Arora ignored her out of politeness. Whatever he would say (or demonstrate) may not be suitable for polite company. But Razia would not let go easily. She kept needling him mischievously (“Bataiyye na, Arora-ji”) till it became clear that Razia was only trying to draw out his wife and keep up the birthday cheer. Kiran heard her but pretended not to and maintained a beatific smile.
Actually it was Tara Chand Seth who had set the tone for today’s celebration, even before the Arora couple showed up. “Maal aaney wala hai,” he declared while insisting that regardless of the rains we exercise in the open, rather than take shelter in the Chinese Hut. Even when the drizzle turned to a major downpour and part of the group took to their heels, Tara Chand stood his ground with a dozen others, continuing to exercise. When the rains subsided, the rest returned and this time, the only allowance he made was to shift location under a tree. That was when the Aroras came in loaded with the goodies. “Loh, aa gaye,” Tara Chand announced. “I told you so. Maal aa gaya!”
Harish Wadhwa:
* Birthday 'girl' Kiran-ji is really standing out and glowing in the bright yellow suit. Happy Birthday once again and may we keep getting such nice pedas year after year.
* I hope Arora-ji had got the hint from Kiran-ji's golden colour suit and buys her a matching-matching 10-tole-ka bright yellow metal today as a gift.
* Arora-ji, Bhabhi-ji ka sone ka daant aise nahin nikalne ka!
Jagmohan Papneja:
Life is a journey, enjoy every mile. Happy Birthday Mrs Kiran Arora.
Bhaswati Bose:
Many happy returns of the day, Kiran-ji. 10 tole se aap kya kargegi? Arora-ji ka sone ka dil joh aapke paas hai.