Afternoon Blast

As indicated in yesterday’s post, it was Sitaram Hirvekar who set the ball rolling for a boisterous afternoon of unbridled entertainment marked by non-stop laughter, songs and dances, skits, good food, stale jokes, shero-shayari and sharp repartees – just that Rehana Shaikh could not take him on his Ae Meri Zohrazabeen number this time. She came in late.
The Eid party also lived up to character in throwing up unknown talent, the surprise discovery today being Sadanand Pawar. That he has a superb sense of rhythm, be it on a tabla, dhapli or by simply tapping the table, was noticed during the picnics earlier. But whoever knew that he can be such a wonderful mimic as well? His skit on a housewife singing a popular Marathi song while combing her hair shall remain one of the memorable highlights of the afternoon.
There were of course, others too. Who can forget Razia Khan’s shayari, delivered with aplomb and ease – not to mention, Kishor Babani’s wise cracks for added effect? Or Nafisa Syed’s inimitable rendering of that Lata Mangeshkar ditty, Ae jaane wafa yeh zulm na kar? Or Vasudev Bhatheja dedicating a Mukesh gem, Mere toote huey dil se koi toh aaj yeh poochhe to (of all the people), Dilip Babani? Or the ultimate scene stealer: the comic sight of Shekhawat-ji playing Munni badnaam hui on his cell-phone (left) while trying to match steps with a dancing Fehmida Khan?
The magic of these moments cannot be described in words, nor can they ever be recreated in future. Those who missed them this afternoon can only be repenting now. Those who were part of the enjoyment and celebration have mainly Yusuf Rassiwala and Razia Khan to thank for making it all happen.

Bhaswati Bose says:
Good food, lots of fun and entertainment. Enjoyed every moment. A big THANK YOU to our wonderful hosts who ensured that we all had a great time. Those of you who did not attend, all I can say is the loss is yours. Just remember the old Kishore Kumar song: Kal kya hoga kisko pata, abhi zindagi ka le lo maza!
--Bhaswati

Renu Babani says:
Well done to all those who took the time and effort to make this Eid party a huge success. The hosts played their part to the T and everyone was made to feel special. An afternoon worth remembering, thanks to the organisers. Yes, the talent was surprising, and yet highly amusing. Crazy remarks and jokes were the order of the day and everyone was left completely satiated in regards to the appetizing food and entertainment. Good job all of you! Next on the agenda...Lonavala Picnic!
--Renu