Happy th viJay deshPande Anniversary I have known Mr. A.K. Bajoria for over 7 years. He is an elixir of energy, enthusiasm and youthful vivacity which defies his age. I have seen different shades of this great personality. A diamond is known by its 3 Cs – Cuts, Clarity and Carat. Likewise, Mr. Bajoria is known for his 3 Ts – Taskmaster, Team-player and Thoughtful-leader. He will lead the team for a task very thoughtfully and ensure the execution of the task exceedingly well. Until the task is executed to his total satisfaction, he will not let anyone take it easy. But under the garb of this taskmanship, I have also experienced his concern for fellow colleagues. He would not exhibit or openly display his affection but with kind of proximity I have enjoyed with him, I know for sure, he is a deeply affectionate person. He and Mrs. Bajoria have attended weddings of my son and daughter. In these happiest moments of my life, I have experienced his affection like someone near and dear one in my family. I have met Mrs. Bajoria on several occasions. She is a very soft spoken, very pleasant personality. She radiates lots of warmth. I enjoy speaking to Mrs. Bajoria in Marathi. Whenever, I met have her, she always enquired about my family. It is very heartening to know that Mr. and Mrs. Bajoria are celebrating the 50th anniversary of their wedding. I pray The Almighty that this couple be blessed with abundant joy, happiness and good health all through their life. Vijay Deshpande sanJiv saxena On this glittering golden Wedding Anniversary, I wish Smt. & Shri Bajoria ji eventful celebrations of love, sacred trust and strong partnerships in the wonderful years ahead. May Almighty shower the choicest of blessings to give you both excellent health, immense wealth and cheerful youthfulness to live another precious episode of 25 years to attain Platinum Jubilee and achieve many more laurels thereafter. With Warmest Regards, Sanjiv Saxena 47
Happy th Anniversary krishan goPaL My heartiest congratulations to Smt. Chitralekha ji and Shri Arun Bajoria ji on their 50th Wedding Anniversary. I wish them many happy returns of the day and pray to God to shower his choicest blessing on them for a healthy & happy life. “IMPOSSIBLE” itself says “I AM POSSIBLE”…… the real meaning of this sentence I have learnt while working with Shri Bajoria ji for last 9 years and this has really changed my approach towards personal as well as professional life. I have learnt from him that the basic mantra of life is to “AIM HIGH” and “NEVER GIVE UP”. Few of his “Life Style Statements” which I try to follow are: a. One has to be focused in life (Goal Oriented). b. You need to be passionate and work hard if you need to excel in whatever you do. c. Success demands an aggressive attitude. d. Never-say-die attitude. In other words never accept ‘No’ for an answer and then you always get a doable solution. I feel blessed and proud to be in close association with Smt. Chitralekha ji and Shri Arun Bajoria ji. Krishan Gopal 48
Happy th gitaJi and a.d. shah Anniversary Most people know that Arun & I are \"Best Friends\" - forever ������ ������ I met him thru Gyan Shah in Pilani and instantly we \"knew\" that we shall be friends for life ������ Over the years Lekha (your mother) has become, if not better, than at least an equal friend ������ ������ It is entirely my good fortune to have them in my life!!! Wishing them continued healthy and blissful life together. Enjoy the festivities with family and friends. AD 49
Happy th Anniversary vidya and c.P. rangachar When you think of Arun, the first thought which hits you is One fateful day, playing Holi at Shiva Ganga, our green, moss Shammi Kapoor's ‘Tareef karoon kya uski, jisne tumhey banaya’. ridden circular lagoon, he told Dipu and me to rush, saying a boy was lying flat on the bottom, in 10 feet of murky water. We As applicable to Arun as it was to Sharmila Tagore. thought he was playing the fool. But Arun dragged us and we One phrase describing him is ' life of the party', 'Aap aaye bahar managed to pull the boy out. While we administered artificial aaee'. The gathering would light up when Arun turned up. respiration, others dashed to the Princie's house to get the only No matter how late in the office, he would always make it. car on the campus, a black Ford V8. The hapless boy was rushed to the hospital, and miraculously survived. Arun's alertness saved And when he left, the glow would go out. a life! His hearty, contagious laughter can be heard miles away, and The Second years' Exam papers were murderous. We met the Vice the revelry starts. Despite a gruelling work schedule he is always Chancellor asking for grace marks, where the Question papers bubbling with energy and enthusiasm. Generous and hospitable were skewed. On the fateful day Arun and I stood in the searing to a fault, his friendship is rock solid. Equally warm to the high sun, in front of the board with the results sheet. And wailed at the and mighty, and to the Sudama's. Readily goes out on a limb to result of every one of our fallen comrades. We hugged each other, help whenever the occasion demands. Drive, leadership, and with teary eyes, having made the cut. commitment are his recipe for outstanding success. Even at this age, younger, highly vaunted & qualified MNC stalwarts are unable to fill his shoes and, perforce, he has to be requested to take up the reins again. When at Gwalior, he would come to my room in Delhi Gym at 5 am on chilly winter mornings just to spend some time together, before catching the morning Shatabdi, or at 11 pm on reaching Delhi. A natural sportsman, he picked up tennis and played for the College team. 50
Happy th Anniversary black board; sprinkling ink on the milk white trousers of Tevatia, the mumbling Maths teacher; 'topoing' all lab results; giving proxy for 3 or 4; bolting to the canteen from the drawing class; bunking off to Delhi for wandering around, movies, traveling without ticket, of course; locking the doors and windows of classmates' rooms, so that the glass had to be broken, etc, etc. Another Holi, we went to Tevatia's house, applied gulal to blind his eyes, & smeared boot polish to his face. Some took advantage and hugged his young wife! Lascivious and endowed with a roving eye like the rest of his ilk i.e. us, Arun always manages to look an innocent param bhramachari ! Behind every successful man, is a lady. Lekha's unstinting support has been his backbone. The doting parents revel in the love and affection only daughters can bestow. It is seared into our memories. But despite the resulting split in our batch, the friendship bonds continued unabated. A rich, full life, so far and for him, in the words of Robert Frost We, ‘Castors’ were up to pranks, ragging, bunking class, leading ‘The woods are lovely, dark and deep. But I have promises to students' strike et al. Throwing asbestos balls at the bumbling keep, and miles to go before I sleep’. Shrivastava, our chemistry teacher, whenever he turned to the 51
Happy th Anniversary kumi shah 50 years ago my husband and I went to Calcutta to attend the wedding of his very dear friend Arun. There we met his beautiful bride Lekha. 50 years later she is as pretty as the first time I saw her in the mandap. Arun-Lekha, Gyan loved you very much. Arun, you were a younger brother to him and my first devarji. You are both very special to us and you will always be my family. Lots of blessings and love on your special day. Kumi Bhabhi 52
Happy th vandana and PradeeP Jhawar Anniversary We have to explain the culture of the BITS There was an annual entertainment program time. I hailed from Gwalior but I had left for engineering college at our time for the sake of for the college was coming up. Castors were USA when Arun got a job in Gwalior in early the spouses. The students got into two groups the bunch of active kids, they had to come 70’s. They invited us for the dinner at their because of some reasons. There is always a up with exciting entertainment for the show. home. Arun had not met Vandana yet either. tendency of ‘picking’ on other people as part of There was a musical talent available within the They were a pleasant and very hospitable a devised source of entertainment. One group group. It was decided to put up an instrumental host. Lekha presents herself so amicable and was identified as ‘sarson’ (for mustard oil) and orchestra. College had some instruments graciously. It was so nice to meet both of the other was ‘castor’ (for imported castor oil). available. The group looked a small for a neat them and to see how well Lekha compliments Castors were the group which spoke English display. We were all struggling for the talent. Arun. with much less accent and were from convent There was an accordion available but nobody Later, Lekha got very close to my Mom. My or public schools. Needless to say, that Castors knew how to play it. Arun volunteered to try Mom was very involved in lot of social welfare were a bit snobbish and arrogant, that of to play it, though he had never played it before. activities in the town. Lekha is a very social course is a minor detail. There was a bit of He worked on it hard. The show went on with person naturally. My Mom and she clicked rivalry present between the groups during all Arun playing accordion standing in the back well and they both expanded their horizon of the college extracurricular activities. with his large stature. social work in the area. So here are couple of stories which come to There were annual swimming sport meets. It is such a pleasure to see Arun and Lekha my mind, when Arun came through to save It was populated mostly by Castors. The complete their 50 years of marriage so very Castor’s reputation. competitions were all races of different sort. gracefully. In the meantime, they did a great We decided to add some fun to the meet by job in raising two darling daughters. Vandana adding a friendly ‘water polo’ match. We had and I have been so fortunate to know Priya so to come up with enough people were able to closely. swim. It was It was becoming very hard. We knew Arun could barely float in the water. We Vandana and I take this opportunity to wish were short one body, we encouraged him to Arun and Lekha happiest 50th anniversary join and float around the goal as a goal keeper. of their marriage. We wish them many more It worked and the spectators could not tell the happy and HEALTHY anniversaries to come difference. Arun came through and saved the in the future. castor prestige. It was the most pleasant surprise to meet Lekha. It was in Gwalior when we met her first Pradeep and Vandana Jhawar 53
Happy th Anniversary PramiLa and sushiL BirLa Dear Arun and Lekha Pramila and I wish you the best of Health and Happiness for your golden years on the occasion of your golden anniversary. May the pure gold in your friendship continue to shine the world. Sushil Birla Note (to accompany the photo): Among the 210 students who started their engineering studies at BITS Pilani in 1960, a few developed close bonds, which eventually extended to their spouses as each person got married. They continued getting together to celebrate their children’s weddings. In 2005, gathered in Dubai at the wedding of Ananya (son of Bharat and Madhu Narayan), they resolved to meet every year as long as possible. Although not everyone could be at each get-together, in November 2015, Arun and Lekha Bajoria were with Bharat and Madhu Narayan, Anand Kishore and Asha Bharatiya, Pradip and Vandana Jhawar, Rangachar and Sushil. 54
Happy th PraBha and Binod Patodia Anniversary We are all looking forward to celebrating the 50th wedding anniversary of your dear parents Arun and Lekha. We will surely be there on 21st January. One large set of photographs was taken in Japan in April 83. At that time Arun was in CIMMCO and he was scouting for a collaboration with a leading Japanese Textile machinery manufacturing company. Our company had good connection with ITOCHU Corporation as well as Toyota Automatic Loom Works. I organized a trip for Arun accompanied by Shri Durga Prasadji Mandelia and Mrs.Mandelia. We had a wonderful time as Mr.Toyoda was a very graceful and generous host. They also organized some sightseeing to a few places besides visiting their textile machinery plant in Kariya near Nagoya. As a result we were successful in signing a memorandum of understanding to produce Toyota Automatic looms in India by CIMMCO. This MOU was signed by Mr. Mandelia and Mr. Toyoda. The only other photograph which I could lay my hands on is after my wedding in Modi Nagar near Delhi on 23rd January 1967 which Arun could not attend in spite of his air ticket was booked and he was very keen to attend the same. The reason is a long story which is best narrated by Arun himself. On my left in the photograph is our classmate Inder Nath Berry. The photograph was taken at my wedding reception after returning to Kolkata. With lots of love and affection, Todi 55
Happy th Anniversary gita and guLu mirchandani Glad to know that Arun & Chitralekha will be celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary on 18th January 2018! As requested, attached herewith are a few photos of our memorable trip to Dubai for Madhu & Bharat’s 50th Wedding Anniversary. We had a wonderful time catching up with all our batch-mates during the trip. Arun is the kind of guy who has turned every challenge into an opportunity. He is dogged, determined to succeed and has achieved a lot to become the President & Director at JK Tyre & Industries Ltd, which is indeed a great achievement ! I take this opportunity to wish Arun & Chitralekha a Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary in advance & May God grant them many more years of love, togetherness, happiness, and prosperity! Warm Regards, Gulu 56
Happy th sneh and dina saigaL Anniversary Hello Arun and Lekha gatherings of all our old friends meeting at your place in Delhi whenever they came from USA and other places, you indeed It is with great pleasure we learn about your forthcoming 50th have been a great source of inspiration and joy to us. Wedding Anniversary on the 18th January 2018. A great moment to have a great celebration for a day, to be remembered with all the We are enclosing a couple of photographs that have been taken pleasure and joy for all other anniversaries to come. Incidentally with you in the past few years. Wishing you and dear Lekha once this day is our Golden Anniversary as well. again a very happy wedding anniversary. It has been more than five decades of our association with you, With much love and regards, starting with those blessed moments at Pilani, Jaipur, Delhi... and then Delhi again. To say the least, every moment that we Sneh and DN Saigal have spent with you has been a real enjoyment. Especially the 57
Happy th Anniversary doLLy and aniL madan I have known Arun for 46 years, that’s a lifetime. He always gesture. We have been in touch over the years while he moved to laughs the loudest! We can make out from far off and mark his different parts of India. Lately we have been meeting because we presence. are in Delhi now. After college my first job was in general electric co. and I was in I constantly tell him to cut down work like me but he has the Calcutta. Suddenly, I found he was already married and we were same old reply.... Calling him on phone is a pain because he does still chasing girls! not pick up till he imagines the caller is tired of the complete ad of JK TYRES multiple times.. tooooo devoted to JK I have to say I was very impressed by Lekha Bhabhi. She looks beautiful as ever, always. While in Calcutta, they invited me home Cheers! and gave me a good dinner treat. I always remember that great 58
Happy th neena and viJay raina Anniversary Dearest Lekha and Arun, So wonderful to know about your im- pending GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY on the 18th Jan of 2018. How quickly time passes. It seems only like the other day we had gone for our trip to Shan- tiniketan in Feb 1969 and the several lovely evenings we spent together in Calcutta. I remember the visits to your house and your hospitality in Gwalior whenever visiting from Chennai. May you both have a GREAT ANNIVERSARY and we pray to GOD to bless you with good health, long life and TOGETHERNESS. ENJOY this special phase in your life with your lovely and adorable daughters and grand kids. Loads of Love, Neena & Vijay Raina PS: I could find the attached photograph of Dec 1964 taken for our Batch of Mechanical Engg students. You can see Arun on the right most corner. 59
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Happy th ira misra Preeti PargaL Anniversary For Chitra and Arun Dear Chitra and Arun, A wedding ring is the smallest pair of handcuffs ever Greetings and blessings on your Golden Anniversary. Very few made! people are lucky to have this occasion to celebrate years of happiness and togetherness. Best wishes for your lovely family to share the But you chose your cell-mate well! ensuing years with you both, and, may each day of the years ahead Happy Golden Anniversary, Chitra and Arun. bring more joys and cheer. May you wear the said cuffs, forever! Meanwhile looking forward to sharing breakfasts and swimming. Love and Best Wishes, Abiding affection, Ira Pritee Pargal deePika and arun mago Heartiest Congratulations to Chitra and Arun on their Golden Wedding Anniversary—a Great Landmark in their Journey of Life. Both of them are Extremely Nice, Warm and Fun loving. It has been wonderful knowing them now for over a decade. It would have been a privilege if we had met them earlier. Best Wishes for Many more Years of Togetherness with Good Health and Happiness. Warm regards, Deepika & Arun K Mago 63
Happy th Anniversary swaPna Basu Chitralekha Biyani - Bajoria: The name instantly prints the picture said on that day all the eight students were present and thus we of a sweet face with an even sweeter smile in the canvas of my should celebrate. We all were terribly ashamed. mind. It was the year of 1965 and we took admission in Political Lekha was the first to get married amongst us. Naturally we were Science (Honours) in Lady Brabourne College, Calcutta. We were a extremely excited regarding the wedding. The 'Baarat' came in very small class- only eight of us; Chitralekha, Mala, Ranu, Tapati, the evening. The bridegroom was looking so handsome! Lekha Bijoya, Debjani, Vijaylaxmi and myself. Being a very compact was also looking absolutely gorgeous! Time flies: How fast 1968 group, in no time we became very close to each other. Ms. Kalyani almost flew towards 2018! But the sweet smile on Lekha's face has Sen was the head of our department of Political Science. She used remained totally unchanged. All credit goes to Mr. Arun Bajoria! to speak in a low voice. Though we were only eight students in May Gold turn to Diamond and then to Platinum! God bless the our class, seldom all the students were present. One day after her wonderful couple!!! class Kalyani di asked us to wait for some time. We thought she would teach for some more time and we were quite upset. Then Swapna Kalyani di came in with a box of sweets for us in her hand and maLa and ProBir Bose What does one write about a friendship which started 5 decades The friendship continued even after they moved out of Kolkata. ago. Lekha was my closest friend in school and along with Pushpa, We meet on and off when we are in the same city but pick up we were three musketeers, full of the joy of youth. Then one by the threads as if not a day has passed. Such is the power of true one, each of them got married. friendship. I still remember clearly the day Lekha tied the knot with Arun. Arun and Lekha are a wonderful couple and on this special They made a striking couple and I was a little apprehensive that day, we wish them years of joy, good health and happiness with marriage, the friendship might fray at the edges. Thankfully, together. that was not the case. We would meet often at their first house Mala close to the Lake Market in Calcutta. Even now, when I pass that house, memories of our youth come flooding back. 64
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Happy th Anniversary shreedevi and satya PaL For Chitra, one of my oldest friends and her husband Arun, I can only wish the very best on their 50th wedding anniversary. You make a wonderful couple so, may this Jodi last very long. And may every day be filled with love, light, good health and joy. Shree 66
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Happy th Anniversary manJu and k.k. Bhargava Many happy returns of the day. We had wonderful times in Gwalior long back. So many times, all of us went to see the Gwalior Mela. We remember the Ambassador car CPH 69. We remember many get-togethers, can't forget those wonderful days. With best regards. K K & Manju 68
Happy th Jyoti and kookie BindaL Anniversary Finding the perfect words for a couple who is so perfectly made for each other and has played such an important role in our life can be a challenge. Arun bhaisahib and Lekha bhabhi are those rare people, whom you can be yourself with, who you can have pointless conversations with, who still like you even when you’re weird, who don’t even bother when you forget to wish them on birthdays and anniversa- ries. We are lucky enough to call Arun bhaisahib and Lekha bhabhi our friends, and because of this we find ourselves truly blessed. With them around, we feel complete. On their 50th anniversary, we can’t find words telling them just how special they are to us. We feel they have always been around to hold our hand through tough times, cheered us on our way during our low and tough times, have been the near and dear confidants we have always needed. This golden anniversary is the perfect reminder of the bond that links these two amazing people. God bless them. Dr. Jyoti Bindal 69
Happy th Anniversary suJata and ashok vaishya I first met Arun at the tennis matches when the Amritraj brothers made their debut at the Jiwaji club in Gwalior. Since then it has been a long and happy friendship. Our heartiest wishes on their Golden Anniversary. Sujata and Ashok 70
Happy th geeta shankar Anniversary Lekha and Arun, You have been such a dashing couple and wish you both a super 50th and many more anniversaries to cherish. My memories of Gwalior in the 1990s are full of the lovely parties you both hosted, your trips to SKV, your friendship and your love. I also have equally good memories of the brilliant and loveable Priyadarshini and Priyanandini who were my favourite students! Thank you so much for your friendship and being always there. May this gold turn to a platinum with good health and cheer! Love, Geeta Shankar 71
Happy th Anniversary suLochana and arun kaPoor Mr. President and First Lady Lekhu, and your lovely Bride will ALWAYS On this happy occasion we wish you both be the First Lady. The memories of our great health and happiness throughout Love, greetings and heartiest congratulations on your 50th Wedding association and times together keep our your life. Our prayer is \"God bless The Anniversary. It has been a wonderful hearts warm and long for spending some Bride and Groom\". Tons of love and loads Journey not only for the two of you but quality time together in the years to come. of best wishes, for all of us ' Tag A longs ' too. Arun, you Your loving friendship has meant a lot to Affectionately, were Mr. President then (Cimmco) and us and we are delighted to be a part of Sulochana and Arun you are Mr. President now (JK Tyres) your 50 wonderful years together. 72
Happy th Binoo and ProBir Bose Anniversary One of the first friends we made when we arrived in GWALIOR after marriage in January 1970 were Lekha and Arun. A very strikingly handsome couple. They were married about 2 years before us but were younger than us. We hit it off immediately. There were not many young people around, the only other young people were Kanwarjit and Minnie We met very often at their place. Lekha was very pretty as she is even today. Back then, she had a long plait of thick black hair. Lekha and Arun had a very lovely bungalow with an equally beautiful garden. I was setting up house with the minimum of furniture and things whereas theirs was a beautifully run home, so you can imagine Gwalior. In Delhi, I have visions of Lekha coming running to give where we met most often. me Diwali sweets and dry fruits. Theirs was a home where everything happened like clock-work. Thank you for being a friend so sincere and giving. Though we Soft spoken, Lekha would be quietly organising. Lekha loved to do not meet, you are in our thoughts and we recall with nostalgia get out of the demure sari and once mentioned, she could wear the times spent together. Now our friends from Mumbai are your her elephant pants to our place as in Birla nagar she could not friends too and Antara is friends with Priya and Nandini and do so. Nitin loves the food he has at Nandini's home. I do not know how she has retained her youthfulness and been Our love and prayers for another 50years.May you see greater slim and fit. From the food, I remember the Amras and puris, happiness and togetherness and fulfillment. fruits and chchach. Priya was born around the time Proshanto was. Congratulations on completion of this journey. We wish you good Nandini and Antara were perhaps contemporaries in school. health and peace with the hope that we meet more often Probir and I moved to Bhopal and Delhi. We lost touch but knew Lots of love and regards what was happening in their life, and so did they. In Delhi we have been meeting infrequently. I used to meet Lekha at R.K Mission Binoo-Probir 73
Happy th Anniversary nivedita and sanJay Joshi I met Biyani Mausi at the Nadkarni Physiotherapy clinic in pune.She was the only patient suffering so much but still very happy... I was exactly like her.. and that common thread became so strong that one day she said - ‘Nivedita, I am going to Dr Jag's naturopathy clinic in Mysore. He has helped me a lot and you are coming with me to try and help your pain reduce.' I was touched with this genuine gesture of Mausi but hesitant to go as it meant going to her daughter' house whom I did not know back then.... Mausi said-''Don't worry, we will share the room and she has no problem having you as a guest.' As I was desperate to get relieved from my pain,I agreed to go.... I landed in Mysore into a beautiful home. That gave me the first impression of Lekhu di.... amazingly creative, artistic, sensitive and a caring person. Not a single minute did she or Arun bhai make me feel like an outsider. My connect with Lekhu di was with her sensitive and creative nature, whereas with Arun bhai, through his fantastic sense of humor and an extremely respectful and caring persona .... they compliment each other so perfectly. It has been almost 20 years of knowing them. I feel each year, their relationship is growing with a lot of maturity and tranquility. May the divine, shower his blessings on both of them so they may continue like this for eternity and make us feel blessed by being around us. With loads of love and good luck Nivedita 74
Happy th minnie kanwarJit Anniversary Lekha & Arunji, Our best wishes on your 50th Anniversary! It has been a wonderful family association over the last 4 decades. Wish you a lifetime of togetherness. Minnie Kanwarjit 75
Happy th Anniversary shreya and sauraBh kinariwaLa Lekhaben and Arunbhai are so very gentle, humble and a caring couple. Knowing them since early 1970s has been a blessing. Arunbhai's very disciplined & hard working life is an example to follow. Lekhaben's gentleness and expertise in fine art has such a soothing effect. Her quest for knowledge is truly remarkable. Arunbhai's infectious laughter and so romantically calling Lekhu are unforgettable. Our whole family is blessed to have been in friendship with them both and also with Priya and Nandini and their families. So heartening to see the business relationship between my father and Arunbhai blossoming in to such a fine relationship. Wish dear Lekhaben and Arunbhai a very happy and healthy life to enjoy roses Anay, Tulsi, Siddharth, Shreya and Saurabh Kinariwala 76
Happy th shaiL and ramakant rathi Anniversary Dear Lekha & Arun, A big milestone on 18th January 2018 completing 50 years of successful marriage. We both sincerely wish to fill your life with more love and happiness. Our very best wishes for your wonderful 50th wedding anniversary. God bless you both and fill your life with all the gladness and cheerfulness for years to come. Warm regards, Shail & Ramakant 77
Happy th Anniversary neerJa and PraFuL guPta Half a century ago A wonderful marriage began that day Two beautiful people joined as one And worked together to make Life Fun Today as both of you look back with happiness & pride, Upon the 50 cherished years that you have spent side by side, May every memory that you share of dreams you have seen come true, May this special golden day a happy one for you Wishing you a very Happy 50th Anniversary Praful-Neerja and Family 78
Happy th uma and vivek anand Anniversary Arun and Lekha are the made- for-each-other couple. Surprisingly both have leadership qualities which they have passed on to their two wonderful daughters. We always longed to meet this couple since they used to shower lot of joy and happiness on us. They were there with us whenever we wanted them with us. The growth in the life of Arun is definitely because of the support and understanding of Lekha. We wish them all the best on their 50th Wedding anniver- sary, which very few lucky ones get to celebrate with their loved ones. Lots of Love Uma and Vivek 79
Happy th Anniversary ekta and viJay You are a very special couple and it is an honour to know you and we are so blessed to be a part of your life. Fifty years of marriage may sound old but, when we look at you we still see youth in you. You are such an inspira- tion with your zest for life. A wonderful couple like you deserves the best. May God continue to shower his choicest bless- ings on you both and the family. Happy 50th anniversary! Best wishes, Vijay, Ekta & family 80
Happy th indira venkatraman Anniversary The best thing that happened to me was meeting Lekha. I found a friend with a warm heart and large one. Always smiling, energetic bubbly self. She is one spreads cheer where ever she goes. Arun too has a great sense of humour and takes life in his stride. Very helpful and generous. Together they bring sunshine. I do miss them here. Indu Venkatraman 81
Happy th Anniversary aninda and sanJay shetty My dearest Lekha and Arun, Today, as both of you look back with happiness and pride upon the fifty cherished years that you’ve spent side by side, may every moment that you share of dreams you’ve seen come true, make this special golden day a happy one for you. May the coming years bring you peace and many happy moments with your dear daughters, Priya and Nandini, your beautiful grandchildren and sons in law. My family joins me in wishing you both a very happy golden anniversary! With love, Aninda 82
Happy th Bhanu and ranga raghavan Anniversary My fondest memory is when you both lived in Mysore. My father and I would stop by on our way to/from Manjushree Plantation. Once Aunty (Mrs. Biyani) was visiting. Oh, what a lovely time we (especially my father) had reminiscing about Babuji and all the wonderful events that led to their closeness. It is so wonderful that we keep the friendship tree growing. My father used to say: \"Life is relationships.\" How true. Happy 50th dearest Arun and Lekha. May God bless you with many many more happy anni- versaries. Fondly, Bhanu 83
Happy th Anniversary Jothi raghavan & narasimhan Dear Lekha and Arun, All our best wishes for your upcoming 50th anniversary. Congratulations and God bless with another fifty.. I found this photo in my iPhone which reminded me of the wonderful time we had at your place. Love and hugs, Jothi and Narasimhan 84
Happy th mukta and shaJi Farooq Anniversary Lekha and Arun Bajoria are an exceptional couple. We have known them for over 15 years and have always looked upon them as a role model for marriage. They have been exemplary as husband and wife, parents, and grandparents. Their ability to take the ups and downs of life in their stride, and always keep a positive outlook, is something we have admired immensely. We knew them first as Priya's parents, but now consider it a privilege and a pleasure to call them our friends. On this wonderful occasion and extraordinary milestone of their 50th Wedding Anniversary, we would like to convey our congratulations, and to wish them health, happiness, and many many more years together. With love, Mukta and Shaji 85
Happy th Anniversary suryaBaLa and suraJ kanhouwa Dear Priya: the western part of the country. As a result, during the next few years, our contact was I first met your Mom - Lekha Biyani in limited to occasional conversations on Calcutta in the early nineteen sixties when telephone. she was eleven years old. I was a friend of your grandfather - Babulal ji Biyani whom During this period, there was another I had met in Nagpur when we were both development in my personal life – my wife studying there during the late nineteen and I decided to migrate to the United States forties. The Biyani family was very well with our kids. By that time, Lekha ji had known in the area and in the State of gone through her college education. She Madhya Pradesh. was not only beautiful but was extremely bright. In addition, she was always very I remained in Calcutta for about six years polite, friendly and willing be helpful all I am delighted to hear that your parents and being a close friend of your grand- others who knew her. will be celebrating their 50th marriage parents, I watched your Mom grow to be a anniversary on January 18th of the next charming young lady. Sometime in the late Unfortunately, we missed your Mom’s year, i.e., 2018. I wish I could participate sixties, I left Calcutta and was transferred to marriage since I was out of the country. but my health does not permit me to However, I used to go back to India once undertake long air travel due to my every two years and always met the Biyani advanced age. So, the best I can do is to family who were then in New Delhi. It send them our very best wishes on their was there that I met your Dad for the first happy and successful married life through time. Later, if I recollect right, your parents you. All the best wishes to you and our moved to Gwalior and I met them there heartiest congratulations to your parents too. Incidentally, your mother has visited on this great occasion, us at our home in Maryland and we have appreciated her presence each visit. I hope Sincerely, she visits us again next time when she is in Suraj Kanhouwa this country. 86
Happy th nandini's skv Friends Anniversary My first memory of aunty and uncle is the immaculately Happy Anniversary Uncle and Aunty! My first memory of Aunty with her done up house in Gwalior, the eye catching miniature beautiful smile, greeting each one at her home. I remember your Gwalior bottles chandelier and aunty's wonderful bonsai home Nanz, each corner had a story to tell. My mother used to wait for her collection. I still remember their 25th anniversary, exhibitions where she would get the most exquisite designs of bed sheets where I met Nandini's Nanaji for the first time and and pillow covers. (We still have a few). The tree house always attracted me! aunty was dressed up in a beautiful Bengali style Uncle and Aunty both are very hard working people who have lived life saree... Wishing uncle and aunty a world of happiness with dignity and honour! Nandni your warmth comes from her! Wishing on their milestone anniversary... May they always be you both many more happier ones.. Uncle and Aunty. surrounded by love GAAURI PUJA TANDON KELKAR ***** Happy 50th anniversary aunty and uncle. You both are a great example of a dignified couple and amazing parents. We have seen how you both have nurtured Nandini and Priya di into balanced, successful and happy persons. They are such a wonderful reflection of your personalities. Your level of commitment to your family is so inspiring. You continue to be the wind beneath their wings and we all look upto you as role models. You have touched our lives also in a charismatic way. It is such a warm feeling to step into your cozy fold. Wishing you many many years of such wonderful togetherness. RUCHIKA RAJE VERMA 87
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