Saturday 16th May 1998
Neena & Colin Cardozo take pleasure in inviting you to the wedding reception of their daughter monica with shekhar son of Usha & Arun Deshpande on sat 16th of may ’98, between 7:00 and 10:00 p.m. at the Willingdon Catholic Gymkhana Grounds. Santa Cruz (w) Mumbai-400 054
The Wedding on 16th May 1998 1
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Befo re the Wedding... Oops It’s a Sin Alibagh 13.3.1998 8
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Becoming a Deshpande Entering the Deshpande House 10
Bubbles और misses दोनो का अपना अपना ढगं , जीवन के हर मौसम मे हसं ना रोना संग। छुपी होती है घर मे फरसाण की हंडी, इन दोनों को नचाता हमारा �यारा बडं ी। कभी होती है म�ती, कभी होता है भाडं ण, और सुख और खशु हाली में रहता है लंडन।। ईरा 11
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I probably enjoyed your wedding more than you did but I wish I could remember it! You two go together like idli and chutney (you decide who is who). Your relationship is the beacon that showed me what a marriage should be. Happiest Anniversary! Yash 13
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Love from the Cardozos Dearest Monu and Shekhar Today on your 25 th Wedding Anniversary we wish you the most beautiful life ahead. The bond you two have is remarkable and inspiring for one and all. May you always stay blessed. Not a day passed when Dad didn’t thank GOD for such love and care from you all. Once again, we wish you a very happy anniversary and pray to God that Silver turns to Gold. With lots of love, Aai (Mimi) and Daddy (Pops) 15
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Monu & Shekhar Both of you are poles apart but together you have an amazing chemistry and bond. I have nothing but admiration for the two of you. Most importantly I appreciate you both for the dedication you have towards each other. Love is indeed a beautiful thing. Happy 25th Anniversary to a wonderful couple. Brijesh (BB) 17
Mumbai / Super memories of Graduation (UIUC), Days Inn Bangalore Chicago, St. Louis Arch and the many road trips. 1996–2003 Celebrating your 5th Wedding Down Anniversary at UIUC with an Memory ice-cream Cake Lane Not to mention the shopping Dearest Mols and sprees to outlet mall, multiple Shekhar, trips to Target (mainly The moments we returns), DSW to buy SD’s have created together annual stock of shoes and as a family are truly to Home Depot to solve the precious. Your love Toilet and Sink Choke Ups. for each other, travel and our family has I have been a part of your 25-year US / UK helped make beautiful journey from 2-wheeler, green Fiat days, memories which we memorable family times at Aqua Mansion, 2003-2011 will always cherish. Amoeba and Marathon Movie nights. 18 In the 1990’s calling my sister at Lintas meant talking to her “BOSS”, who would answer the shared phone and hand it over to her. It was thrilling for me as I had not met SD then but had heard that he sings wells and plays the guitar like Raj (Sharukh Khan from DDLJ)
India Wishing you both a Very Happy 25th Anniversary and 2011-2023 many more wonderful years together filled with Love, Laughter, Happiness and Good health. Raising the Toast to a CRAZY, SMART AND SUPER couple – Partner in Crime and Love. You Both truly complement each other Love and Hugs - DEE (Babe) Milestone Family Functions and Colour coordinated Family pics and Fun filled trips to Goa,Nashik, Pondicherry, Alibaug, Mulshi, Karjat and the list goes on. 19
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Clues 1. NW6 Mansions - home for long, parked for longer (10) 12. Joint investment that worked - spiritual in Arabic, dew in 2. Bal Gai - a secret, pre-nup holiday (6) Japanese (5) 3. Depend has follows M, S and R (9) 4. Try hero part for beloved character (5,6) 13. SD is RD’s baap but it’s Arjun’s dad that S worships (6) 5. Appropriately named, seeker of knowledge (in Arabic) (5) 14. Padamsee’s patch where intern M met mentor S (6) 6. NSA jock singer that M hates and S loves (7) 15. S’s marital moniker for M (6) 7. Joint account username M&S once had (5) 16. (R+R)+(M+N)+(S+M) Joint investment that didn’t work (7) 8. Islam Upon London concert that S gave up for M (4,5) 17. S’s gyrations to this Gulzar gem made M swoon (5) 9. Post-prandial thunderbolt (Sanskrit) makes S kneel (5) 18. Saintly hubby name M originally yearned for (5) 10. S hates meat, but switched to this team (4) 19. M’s soapy endearment for S (7) 11. Model-Actor in TV’s Trishna - M’s schoolgirl crush (5) 20. BLR 560042 Mansion, first marital home (4) 21. The 6 attempts they passionately share each morning (6) 22. Old man (Hindi, derogatory) that S uses on special occasions (6) 21
Badhais from the Deshpandes Wishing Shekhar and Monica a Happy Silver Wedding Anniversary. Dear Shekhar and Monica, wish you a very SD vkSj MD dh ,slh gSa ;g tksM+h May you all enjoy wonderful years of happy anniversary and many many happy bUgksus dHkh dksbZ dlj ugha NksM+h togetherness and your bond of love returns of the day. I hope and pray that bl tksM+h esa gSa ,d E;wftdy yM+dk grow deeper and deeper. God shower both of you celebrate golden, diamond yM+dh yxk, ^oj.k Hkkr* ij lsgrean rM+dk abundant blessings of joy n peace to and many more wedding anniversaries budh 'kknh dks gq, iqjs 25 lky your family Silver turn to Gold. Stay and stay hale and hearty always. FkksM+h c<+h mej] FkksM+s id x, cky blessed always. Manavendra Ghatey Janet DSouza Happy happy 25th anniversary to Shekhar ysfdu 25 rks cl ,d uaCkj gS Dada and Mona!! You both look and show vkidh tksM+h fo'o dk vkBoka oaMj gSa the same energy and enthusiasm for rqEgkjk I;kj] rqEgkjk lkFk ,sls gh c<+rk jgs things around you, like you did when you 'kknh dh lkyfxjkgksa dk ehVj ,slk gh p<+rk jgs got married. From what we spoke years ge lcdh rjiQ ls rqe nksuksa dks cgqr&cgqr c/kbZ!!! ago Shekhar Dada, she is the exotic dish to your simple phodni. You complete Happy 25th Wedding Anniversary guys! each other and I wish you both continue Much love, having a great time together and carry Chiku Singh on exploring the world around you! Best wishes and lots of love!!! Gauri and Sameer Hello Shekhar and Monica! We have May the joy of this day stay with YOU many fond memories of Shekhar from his TWO forever. May the first step of the childhood. Hard to believe that you have Silver Jubilee lead you to a Golden been married for 25 years now. How fast Crescendo. Stay blessed... time passes! Best wishes for your Silver Wedding Anniversary and many more to Prabha and Vijay Lapalikar come. May God bestow on you all the very best on you and your family. Hello Shekhar and Mona, Ameya Saylee Aadya and Aarya Regards, Wish you very happy silver wedding anniversary. May God bless you with good Andu Mama and Anjali Mami health, happiness and prosperity. 22 Smita Mami
When I think about made for each other couples around me, Shekhar Dada and Mona is the name which comes first to my mind. There is not only love but respect and care in your relationship. There is a chemistry and intensity to spend time with each other. A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person. Shekhar dada's endearing personality and Mona's cute smile has maintained that charm in your relationship. I always knew you two had something special. Wishing a perfect pair 25th happy Anniversary and many more to come. Love you Shekhar Dada and Mona. Regards Abhay and Pinky Knowing such an amazing couple like you is inspiring! Stay blessed together forever. Happy 25th Silver Anniversary dear Shekhar Dada and Mona Vahini, and many more to come. Radha and Vaibhav Vaibhav Radha Abhay and Pinkee Deshpandes with Ra mas 23
Dearest Monu Maushi and Shekhar Kaka, Happy 25th Wedding Anniversary! You both have always appreciated and encouraged my art. I am grateful to you both and I have painted this for your special occasion. Hope it makes you happy Enjoy your day! With love Vedant 24
Monu and Shekhar, HEARTIEST There are many more Cardozos Congratulations on your 25th CONGRATULATIONS wedding anniversary! Such a wonderful milestone must be to our Awesome accompanied by so many blessings Twosome…Monu & and happy memories! Shekhar on your Silver Wishing you all the best for this year Wedding Anniversary…. and all the anniversaries to come. wish you both every Love always, happiness….keep rocking Mihir and Clarissa together….stay blessed and beautiful…love & Dear Monica and Shekhar, hugs….Cheers!! Congratulations on 25 years!! When our mom told us about the Marina & Sunith upcoming anniversary, it was a surprise to us that time had passed 2012 Sunith, Clari and Monu so quickly. Wishing you many more years of happiness, song writing, recipe blogging, and Wordle-ing. Lots of love, Ameet, Noren, Esme & Azhar Aaji 100 25
Cardozo Fa mily Dearest Monu and Shekhar Dearest Shekhar & Monu Over the years we have enjoyed seeing you enjoy doing the little things We wish you a very HAPPY SILVER together – be it cooking, or doing wordle, old movies music … the list WEDDING ANNIVERSARY & May Silver turn goes on ! So on your 25th anniversary wishing you more music, more to Gold in togetherness. Cherish the times food and fun, more laughter as the clock starts counting down the next spent with you in the flat and in this home 25 !!! too. With lots of love Lots & lots of love and a tight hug From the crazy crew in Singapore. Happiest 25th Anniversary!! Uncle Ian & Aunty P Vikram, Riona, Waffles and Shilpa 26
Dearest Monu & Shekhar, As you sail together on the ship of life, may Dearest Monu & Shekhar, you continue to be showered with life’s Wishing you both a very happy 25 years of togetherness have passed best, 25th Wedding Anniversary! May like pearls on silken strings, God Almighty bestow His choicest Good health, happiness, abundance & blessings on you both. Our best And now, it’s time to celebrate the exuberance wishes for many more blissful years moments & the beautiful memories that of love & togetherness. Stay happy & this day brings. As you head next to the Golden Crest !! healthy always!! With Blessings from ‘Made for each other’ or ‘The Perfect Loads of Love n Hugs Shrikant Mama and Lata Mami Couple’ are not just random terms meant to glorify you both, Roma & Puneet 27 But you have always been an epitome of friendship & love, much before you took the oath.
Dear Monu and Shekhar, Dearest Monu and Shekhar, Dear Monu and Shekhar, Happy 25th Anniversary! I can’t believe time Would just like to add what Aunty P Congratulations to the most has flown by so quickly and it’s already been a has said. loving couple we know on your quarter of a century. On this special occasion, Silver Wedding Anniversary. I hope you take some time to reflect on all I have always believed that Monu is Everyone dreams of love that the memories you’ve created together, and to uniquely different from anyone I have lasts forever and you both celebrate the love that’s kept you together for known and Shekhar and she make made it come true. May God 25 wonderful years. Congratulations on this a great team and please don’t forget bless you and fill your life with incredible milestone, and here’s to many more Rohan. many such celebrations in the years of happiness and joy together. future. We love you and feel bad at times that Love, you are so far away. With Love, Jay and Blake Lots of love Nitin Mama and Swati Mami Ian 28
2003 Goa 2023 London Visit - Arun Clari Anita & Raul Bolton Dearest Monu and Shekhar Wishing our loving, adventurous, talented, monumental couple a fantastic Silver Wedding and looking forward to making Golden memories over the years to come….. Hugs and kisses from the “Crazy Bolton Wanderers” (Arun, Clari, Anita and Raul) 29
Blanket approval of each other Cheek to chick Oh My Darlings! Diwali ya dilwali 30 Chashme baddoor
I (dont) want to break free! Main bike chali jaoongi tu m dekhte rahiyo K hata rahe mera Dil 31
Kandhon se milte hai kandhe Kadmon se kada m milte hain 32
No pants...only socks yeh kala chasma... Ufff. How embarassing Lovebirds in the park 33
Yay...Missus losing her voice At M without M 34
Blue Blue Stick to my Blue Ro’s Birthday Buddy Cradle Snatcher Shady Ju mping Jodi 35
Sofa away from me 36
Y eh tera ghar ye mera ghar 37
Check out his Tshirt SD's battisi Monica sparkles English Vinglish 38
Is that cake or Aa m Papda M's disarming smile Tha mes ka some village must be 39
Mitron... School Wale 40
Dear Monica and Shekhar, Wish you a very very Happy 25th Wedding Anniversary! We are so blessed to have such wonderful friends in our lives (and as neighbours!!) Hope you have a great day celebrating and do save some cake for us!! Lots of love, Shilpa, Sanjay and Anya 41
My dear Monica and Shekhar, Dearest Monu and Shekhar, a lil poem that I think epitomizes your Happy 25th wedding anniversary love for each other... Wordles may fail me but words do not as I wish you Sweet dreams are made of these both at least 2 more quarter centuries of togetherness, laughter, varan-bhaat and good health from us all. Glimpses of peace and moments of Lovely days to come as Rohan soars the skies and you joy both watch with a garam cup of chai. Whispers of warmth and care Lots of love from the four of us That fill the heart with love and magic Lorraine, Winster, Lauren and Warren Congratulations on 25 years of togetherness... Wishing you many many more! Love, Jalpa There is a web of love around you, Monu. Bouncing and prancing in the safety of that web, we have come of age. Aaji-Baba, Thammoo-Nana, Uncle, Aunty, Didi-Deepu, Shantu, Gittoo - in our world, namesakes needed no translation. Then one day, listening to you sparkle through the balcony grill, I learned about one “Shady” young man… That he would fill your life with music, singing songs from my Baba’s tape recorder, That he would be a father to Your Rohan, That he would seem to me like a brother from another life, That he would be reading this message decades later.. These things I did not know then. All I know is, that there is a web of love around you Monu, and it gets stronger every day, holding us all in its embrace. Happy 25th Anniversary!! 42 Love, Shoma, Ken, Alok and Anju
Monica and Shekhar, My dearest Monik and Shekhar (yet-to-meet) I’m so happy to wish you on this beautiful occasion! ..So, given the reality of my acquaintance with you as a couple, this is what I imagine: Congratulations on having accomplished 25 Monica - epitome of calm, dignified stubbornness but that radiant, dimpled smile that wonderful years together. You have some great keeps popping up ever so often diffuses even the toughest of arguments.. memories and Rohan is witness to that. Shekhar - (Mind you, this is hearsay)....but you’re Mr.Creative, super adaptable, I’m really proud to be one of the people in your life, a handyman (though accident-prone..lol) and crazy in love with this woman.. from teacher to mentor to friend. Mon from the age of Throw in the steady supply of great food and a love for both spirits and the words 16 to 46 to 66 (if I’m still alive) I hope I’ll still be in your ...seriously, you guys have the formula down pat for love, friendship and banter for the consciousness as you are in mine. It’s been a pleasure next 25!! to have you in my life and I bless you both for the May your passion only grow. future: have an amazing life together encompassing Congratulations, much love and getting to know you both over the next 25... love, happiness, companionship and joy for years and Mona & Sheldon years to come Manju Happy Silver Anniversary dearest Monica and Shekhar. Wishing you both an amazing day as you look back upon 25 beautiful years together. May it be a wonderful A very Happy Silver Wedding Anniversary Monica and celebration. With much happiness and blessings for the next 25. Shekhar. Wishing you both lots of happiness today Lots of love and happiness. and always Renu, Ravi, Riana and Aashna Sangeeta and Sameer Every day, continue to love each other more and more. ... Love, Preeti and Shakti Congratulations Monu and Shekhar on your 25th Wedding Anniversary... as they say in India ‘May silver turn to gold’ Sarita and Dan Dearest Monu and Shekhar: Happy 25th! May your Love and Light always shine...and may you three never lose sight of all the Love around you. Hugs. Girju 43
Happy Happy 25th Monu & Shekhar!! Wishing you guys decades of adventures and making music together. Gaate raho, khaate raho (yummies made by Monu) aur humko apni wry sense of humour se hasaate raho. We’ve met in Bangalore, Mumbai, London. Its been a marvellous friendship and despite the age gap, Aaryan and RD get along so well!! Here’s wishing us more times together. Lots of love Vishal, Namrata & Aaryan 44
Dear Monica & Shekar, Congratulations on your 25th anniversary! Today, let loose and feel like a young couple again. Remember that everything else in life is transitory, and only memories will remain. Cheers to many many more years of love together! Sush & Sam (California) 45
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Dear Monica and Shady, Congratulations on your 25th! Rachna, the boys, and I have been blessed to have you both and Rohan as our family, and we feel so fortunate to have witnessed your life story unfold. Your marriage is a true testament to the power of love and the importance of building a strong foundation for a successful partnership. As you celebrate this special day, know that you are loved and cherished by so many. May your love continue to grow and flourish for many more years to come, and may your marriage continue to be filled with love, joy, and blessings. Cheers, Shankar Dearest Shady and Monica, Congratulations on reaching the incredible milestone of 25 years of marriage! Your commitment, love, and dedication to each other is truly inspiring and a testament to the power of love. On this special day, I hope you both take the time to reflect on the amazing memories you have created together and celebrate the love that has kept you together for all these years. Here's to many more happy and joyous years of marriage ahead! Congratulations once again, and I wish you all the love and happiness in the world. Lots of love and hugs, Rachna 47
Dear Monica and Shekhar, happy that Shekhar Monica took the time out to meet Ashish and me over that most delightful Ping Pong lunch in June My association with both of you 2009 in London. While we continued to be in touch over fb, began with you guys being my little did I realise that their closest pals Nachi-Meenakshi would IMS coaches in September - become our great friends too! Life has a way of coming full December 1998. Those weekend circle in this beautiful way. classes were made exciting with your pep talks you about why So grateful to Meenakshi for getting me back in touch with aspiring to become MBAs was the Shekhar on the music front. It has been a highlight for me right thing to do. how Shekhar and Taarini interacted about music and we got to hear Rohan’s soulful piano playing. Whenever I have shared I can never forget anecdotes from Taarini’s music with Shekhar, he has been like a mentor, appreciated her and shared his observations with her. back then - PING PONG Monica would motivate us by Thank you for letting me be a part of your 25th anniversary celebration through this book. Now we ought to get you over saying how the adrenaline rush as to Delhi to celebrate this joyous occasion at our home with an MBA would be enough to survive the gaana-bajaana and khaana! Cheers to that! whole day on just 1 plate of idli! Nandini That had quite the impact on the foodie in me. Shekhar would pick on the smart alecs of the class and I would guffaw quietly. Then out of the blue, 10 years later, Monica pings me on fb!. So 48
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