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Razia Khan did not come today, thus bringing all preparations for the Blue Waters party to a grinding halt (see previous posts). Her sister at Mira Road has slipped into coma. Her condition is said to be precarious and doctors are not placing much hope on her survival. As Razia needs to be with her family at this critical hour, somebody else will now have to work out the modalities for the party – if at all, it is to be held.
For a change, Yusuf Rassiwala (above) conducted the exercises this morning. He was not in his elements as he's nursing a sore throat. He has stopped wearing his trademark black cap, thus inviting a lot of snide comments. Yesterday, Mrs Singh pretended not to recognize him and asked why strangers are allowed to exercise in our midst. Today, Kishor Babani hailed him as “Bina-topiwaley Pandurang Baba!”
Actually, it is only after the exercises that most of the laughs are raised these days – thanks mainly to the jokes’ session shared by Kishor and Santosh Tyagi. Between the two, they have an unending stock of jokes which are dealt piece-meal every morning in their inimitable style. While Kishor’s jokes are usually smart-alecky and high on absurdity, Santosh-ji (left) is a killer with her understated wit and deadpan humour.
Kishor in fact, goes one step beyond with hilarious e-mail forwards to keep the laughter going for many, long after they have left the Garden. Sample his latest by clicking HERE. Put your speakers on and ENJOY!
Bhaswati Bose says:
The link is TOO GOOD! Mazaa aa gayaa! If Elvis sees this, I am sure he will jump out of his grave and start dancing to this delightful song! Kishore-bhai, who is this singer? And Harish-bhai, will you please translate this song for us?
--Bhaswati