Repeat Birthday

Happy Birthday, Shekhawat

It was Shekhawat’s birthday today. But he was nowhere to be seen. So we celebrated Karun Sharma’s birthday instead. This was more in the nature of ‘unfinished business’ because somehow, nobody appeared happy at the way he celebrated on February 23 (see post). He distributed roses and received his birthday calendar from Bhaswati Bose.
Karun Sharma’s low-key celebration had something to do with the Pulwama massacre of February 14.

Karun Sharma (in pink tee) with some of the guests at today's bash

But many lady members like Zarina Khan, Fehmida Khan, etc. would have none of it and it was at their instance that Karun Sharma had to send out fresh invites and celebrated his birthday once again, today.
Karun’s son, Madhur was there (as he usually is at every celebration). In fact, he had laid the ground so that when we trooped out after the exercises, there were warm soups, juices and vegetable extracts waiting for us at the Gate. It was a sumptuous treat for the health conscious as only Karun Sharma could have imagined.
Meanwhile, we are awaiting news of Shekhawat’s return from his village in Rajasthan. He was supposed to be back today, but looks like he has got delayed somewhere. Before leaving, he had told us he would report for the exercises on April 29. Thereafter, he would take a call on when, how and where he shall be celebrating his birthday with us.
Till then, here’s wishing him many happy returns of the day.

Karun Sharma:
Thank you so much, my Big Laaf family. It was fun to be around with friends and food.