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Editorial02SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 2015

POINT TO NOTE: It’s the message, not the messenger you might be mad at! Please Note: The opinions expressed in ‘Letters to the Editor’ are those of Readers and contributors and do not necessarily express the opinion of our Publication. We reserve only the right to ‘edit for

doubts and issues about the content of the letters, they are requested to contact the individual authors if his / her details are mentioned.

Dear Readers,Some time ago, I drove past a billboard that advertised the life of the Indian Army … it read ‘Honor in the Past and Pride in the Present.’

We always talk about how the Community rests on laurels of the past and I thought that the saying on the Army billboard was a good way to structure

the way we think about ourselves now… eking out the bets in our rich past yet constantly improving and bettering the lives of our present so that we can take immense pride in what our little Community does even today.

By the end of 2014, the Community was properly introduced to 2 new initiatives created to help our overall growth, the Jiyo Parsi Scheme and the XYZ (Xtremely Young Zoroastrians). The two, join an already impressive list of organizations that work every day for the betterment

take our heads out of the past and concentrate on breeding and taking pride in new heroes.

This week too, we cover the WZCC, an organization that has created a strong networking

Issue. A glimpse into an era of music that the oldies are still singing and swaying to at their get-togethers, a taste of some new food in town and of course another segment of the spiritual and endearing story of God and Gustad, a story that explores the journey of Goodness and

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Dear Editor,This is with reference to the

article “Will Jiyo Parsi Help Us Deliver?” By Ms. Piroja Jokhi in your Parsi Times edition dated 3rd Jan, 2015. Although the views of Ms. Jokhi are quite thought provoking, there seems to be no clarity on the different ways suggested by her to increase our population.

In her article she has very rightly mentioned that “We should be more concerned about the decline in moral values than decline in number. It was not the number but the values of wisdom, morality and spirit of philanthropy of our ancestors that gave us a unique identity.” Wise words indeed!!!

However, later in the article she

born of interfaith marriages should be allowed to adopt Zoroastrian religion.” She further goes on with an even more ridiculous solution by saying “We may even consider children adopted at birth and brought up in a Parsi atmosphere to be initiated into the faith. “Any educated person will be aware that the genes of a person count more than the atmosphere in which a child is brought up. At one stage she speaks so highly of the rich values we have inherited from our ancestors and even criticizes the arrogant and pampered children of corrupt politicians and corporates” (obviously Non Parsis). She even warns Parsi parents not to allow our sweet Parsi children to mix with them and almost immediately contradicts it all by saying we should allow such children to be adopted by Parsis and then brought up as Parsis.

Are we so badly in need of people that we should take the progeny of “arrogant and corrupt people” into our fold??

I fully agree with her that it is our quality and not the quantity that makes us shine like bright stars in an otherwise dark and murky world of corruption, crime and dishonesty which sets one to wonder whether this is truly a

thrive in number but with a HUGE compromise on quality.

We left our motherland (to save our religion) in a small boat and in all probability we will leave the shores of India one day, again in a small boat. What matters is that we return to our motherland with our Tokham Kyani (genes) intact and not with a huge battalion of interfaith people who will have no idea of who they are or where they belong.Sanaea Chichgar

Dear Editor,All would have read the

news about some alleged re-conversions that took place in the state of U.P. and Gujarat where some Muslims/Christians were converted into Hinduism in the name of Gharvapasi. When the Union Government was questioned on this issue, by the opposition parties, it was stated that ruling party is absolutely against forced conversions. So the entire Government is against forced conversion.

Now, my pertinent question to all is that are our “Dhongidox Bawas” not following the policy of forced conversion? When a

practicing Zoroastrian girl marries interfaith, she is forced to discard the religion of her birth/parents and made to ‘accept’ the religion of her husband.

Is this not a concrete example of forced conversion?

A daring lady like Goolrukh Gupta has challenged this fatwa issued by Valsad Punchayat.

I request all the known legal luminaries to obtain a pronouncement from the Court against these Ddhongidox for violation of fundamental rights enshrined in the Constitution.Homi Dalal

Dear Editor,It was very heartening to

read that Vada Dasturji, Khurshed Dasturof Udvada on 15th November 2014, publically announced that all of us must pledge to donate healthy organs from now on and that is not a sin. Therefore it will also not be a sin to donate whole body also after death for use of usable organs for transplant or for furtherance of medical studies.

May I suggest Readers, especially those from legal and

has to go around and donating his/her body after death and obtain

will put an end to the ongoing squabble of disposal of the dead by the so called orthodox and reformists.

Meanwhile I wish the other High Priests, BPP Trustees and the orthodox aunties do not declare Dastur Khurshed Dastur as Renegrad. Hope wisdom prevails.Mr. Pervez Dee

Khush Khabar for the New Year!BPP Matrimonial Bureau

is delighted to announce that through its efforts twenty three couples have met their soul mates, out of which twenty are already married this year, and three couples are to be married in January / February 2015.

The next Matrimonial Meet is scheduled for Saturday, the 10th January 2015, at Della Towers, Dadar, at 06:00 pm.

Inviting all youngsters between the ages of 20 and 40 years are to be present for the Meet in large numbers.

May our Community multiply manifold!

K.R. Cama Oriental InstituteThe K. R. Cama Oriental

Institute invite you to the lectures on Global Hindu Traditions in Cambodia (9th - 12th Centuries CE) and America (19th - 21st Centuries CE) by Professor Vasudha Narayanan on Thursday 15 January 2015 at 5.30 pm in the Dr. Sir J. J. Modi Memorial Hall of the Institute. Mr. Muncherji N. M. Cama, President of the Institute will preside.

For more details log on to our Website: www.krcamaorientalinstitute.org

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circumstances the trip scheduled to Tarapore on

Monday 26th January 2015 organised by Karani Agiary

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Parsi Times catches the Community celebrating the advent of 2015 across Mumbai.

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Community Coverage04SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 2015

DUBAI, UAE, a dynamic Inter-national business

destination with its robust infrastructure and transparent business friendly policies positioned midway between Europe and the Far East, was the destination for the World Z a r a t h u s h t i Chamber of Commerce Global AGM 2014, which was held at the world renowned p r e s t i g i o u s 5-star Hotel, the Crowne Plaza situated at Sheikh Zayed Road, opposite the Dubai International Convention Center.

The gathering at the AGM was truly of

diaspora from all over the Globe which included the expats Zarathushtis from Dubai.

Mr. Minoo Shroff, the Global President welcomed the guests in his exclusive

objectives of WZCC. He informed the gathering that WZCC was spreading its wings in India to other centres besides Mumbai and Pune and are targeting fast developing cities in the States of Gujarat and Maharashtra which are now coming important industrial hubs. He informed the members about the MOU signed with Goa Chamber of Commerce to collaborate programs and networking. After the usual formalities, Mr. Firdosh Mehta of Houston gave a presentation on “Corporate Social Responsibilities”. He emphasized the importance of this aspect particularly in the context of today’s complex world and appreciated the efforts put in by the House of TATA.

This was followed by the Economic Forum Panel Discussion, Topic – ‘Ups & Downs of Entrepreneurial Ethos”. The Anchor for this Panel was Mr. Phili Kharas, Entrepreneur and Director-International

Board and the Speakers were Capt. Percy Master, Chairman & Managing Director of Master Group of Company, Mr. Edul Daver (Entrepreneur from USA) and Mr. Adi Siganporia, Chairman-WZCC Mumbai Chapter.

Lunch was then followed a Jashan ceremony led by the Vada Dasturji Khurshed Dastur

from Udvada. The Jashan was very well attended by our Members and others from Dubai and upcountry diaspora.

The much awaited Event of the Day – “The Award Ceremony” – was steered by Global President, Mr. Minoo R. Shroff, who

welcomed the Ghief Guest, Lord Karan Billioria C.B.E., D.L. along with the huge and elite gathering of our Community.

Mr. Minocher Patel then regaled the audience with his Keynote speech on “Power of Happy Leadership.

The well-known Health Guru, Mr. Mickey Mehta the audience on an interesting journey towards Good Health coupled with the useful principles of Zoroastrian Religion.

Ms Behroze Daruwalla, Global Secretary-International Board, then announced the Awardees for the year 2014.

The Outstanding Zarathushti Entrepreneur Award for the Year 2014 was presented to Mr. Edul Daver of New Jersey, USA.

The Oustanding Zarathushti Professional Award for the year 2014 was presented to Ms Nina Adil Godiwalla, Banker at Morgan Stanley, Best-selling author of Suits: A Woman on Wall Street,

Nationally and Internationally Renowned Speaker, Entrepreneur: Founder and CEO of MindWorks Leadership.

The Outstanding Young Zarathushti Professional Award for the year 2014 was presented to Ms. Shirrin Kumaana-Wadia.

The Global President then honoured the WZCC-GEMS by presenting Mementos to

Ms Meher Bhesania, Ms Behroze Daruwalla, Mr Yazdi Tantra, Mr Phili Kharas, Mr Adi Siganporia and Mr Aspi Antia. These Gems according to Mr. Shroff fully dedicated their

WZCC.The evening ended with cocktails

and sumptuous dinner provided by Hotel Crowne Plaza.

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Lord Karan Billimoria presenting the Award “The Outstanding Zarathushti Entrepreneur

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Lord Karan Billimoria presenting the Award “The Outstanding Young Professional of the Year 2014“

to Ms Shirrin Kumaana-Wadia.

Keynote Speaker - Mr Minocher Patel

05SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 2015

Zoroastrian Bank a Multistate Scheduled Co-operative Bank

announces the launch of “Little Wonders” & “Gen Y”, two new savings accounts for children.

designed keeping in mind the requirements of minors

allows minors to operate their accounts. The account, which will be opened in the name of the minor, will offer a personalized cheque book and a debit card. Minors will be able to undertake various banking transactions including issuing cheques, open

will also have access to banking channels such as ATM, mobile and internet banking.

The bank will be soon moving its Bandra West Branch

Road with a complete facelift.

Branch will be inaugurated on January 15, 2015actress Mrs. Perizaad Zorabian Irani in the presence of the banks esteemed Board of Directors,

customers, senior citizens and others. The bank remains committed to provide the best ambience and services to its

revamping its other branches too.

Bank has built up a brand

on its blend of tradition and trust. It aims to grow further

its aim in mind will be rolling out two new Savings Schemes

renovated Bandra West Branch. The Banks Chairperson, Mrs. Shernaz D. Mehta (pictured) will unveil the

“Little Wonders” scheme for

“Gen Y” scheme for children

“Little Wonders” minor savings

parent / guardian while the “Gen Y” minor savings account

endeavored to inculcate the habit of savings among children so as to secure their future with

The unique features for both the above schemes are listed as under:

account.No charges applicable whatsoever to minor accounts.Freebies

Free Personalized ATM

Passbook.Free Internet Banking

Free SMS alerts. Free Local Remittance

from the parent’s account to children’s account at regular intervals as per simple Standing Instruction

guardian on investing their savings with our bank can ensure a secure future of

sizeable corpus to meet the

their child.

available. One in a Lakh Kid RD Scheme: The parent/

monthly sum of Rs. 6,280/- for 15 months and the child will receive Rs. 1 lakh on

is for a limited time period

Concessional ROI for

below the prevailing rate. (“Gen Y” scheme).

will be time and again introduce new products and services to cater to the banking needs of

clientele.

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Check out this coverage on the 157th Anniversary Celebrations of Vatcha Gandhi Agiary, Hughes Road which was held on 1st January, 2015.

For details about any of the products and services of the bank, you can login at www.zoroastrianbank.com or contact your nearest branch. You can also mail your query at talk2us@zcbl.in or call at +91 22 6666 1010 for any assistance.

Zoroastrian Bank’s newly renovated Bandra West branch will be inaugurated on January 15, 2015

Salli Gosh-ip... a sprinkling of stuff!06SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 2015

HAPPY NEW YEARHAPPY NEW YEAR

Bollywood has never been upstaged before; Blame It on Yashraj did just that!

This Indian wedding drama which never ceases to amaze the audiences with its innovative way to present two of the most universal concepts; Bollywood & Weddings with glamorous dancers and a superb script.

On 18th January this blockbuster enters its 3rd year of celebration which promises to be a nonstop rollercoaster ride.

Written & directed by Bharat Dabholkar, this play has earned accolades from every corner.

If you haven’t experienced the magic of Indian weddings then witness the Bollywood musical blockbuster

Blame It on Yashraj which promises to be a laugh a minute riot.which promises to be alaugh a minute riot.g

“A very talented Stand Up comedian, who has a legacy of amazing Stand Up Acts”

- Imran Khan

“It was an amazing experience and Vir Das is the funniest man in Bollywood”

- Akshay Kumar

“This is one play you should not miss, the drama, music, dance... It’s hilarious!”

- Javed Jaffery

“The actors are so engaging, never a dull moment!!!”

- Juhi Chawla

Ashvin Gidwani Productions celebrates 100 shows of comedy history with India’s highest selling

stand-up comedian Vir Das featuring talented Kavi Shast r i as the opening act.

The play is an entertaining recollection, right from the beginning of the Mohenjodaro and Harappan civilization times till recent times, enhanced with Vir Das’s hilarious dialogues. A twisted out-of-the-box touch to the history of the Country is the essence of the play combined with the apt comic timing of Vir Das.

Talking about the show Producer, Ashvin Gidwani says;

“Comedy is at its best with History of India which has enthralled audiences around India and internationally. It is indeed a celebration of epic proportions”.

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A new beginning and a fresh new start in the sports arena as

well, with the most awaited tournament of the year being the ICC Cricket World Cup kicking off in February. The world is all geared up for the exciting action and I hope so are you.

The history of sports in India can be traced back to the Vedic era. Since India has a vast and unique culture, every state has its own traditional sport. Some of the most popular traditional sports in India are: Kabaddi as a game is extremely popular not only in villages and small towns today. It has taken the entire nation by storm with the

Pro Kabaddi League coming in. Vallam Kali, a traditional boat race in Kerala is another old sport held on the occasion of Onam. It is a form of canoe racing and uses paddled war canoes. Kambala or the buffalo race as it is called is a very famous sport event in Karnataka. The Kambala season generally starts in November and lasts until March.

M. S. DHONI ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT FROM TEST CRICKET: Since the

I am asked by cricket fans, that was I surprised on Dhoni’s decision to retire? Why was it so sudden? What had been the reason for it? Indian Cricket’s poster boy and captain cool M. S. Dhoni had announced his retirement from Test cricket after helping India to a draw against Australia in the third

Test at the MCG. He retired as India’s most successful Test captain with 27 wins. He lead the team in 60 Tests out of 90 games he played in, winning 21 at home but managing only 6 wins in overseas games.Also, his biggest achievement is giving India the No. 1 spot in Test Cricket. Virat Kohli is the

A new era has begun.KUMAR SANGAKARA BECOMES THE FASTEST TO ENTER THE 12,000 RUN CLUB: Sri Lanka’s star batsman and all time great Sangakara became the fastest to break into the 12,000 run club in Test Cricket on Saturday. He has scored 12028 runs from 130 matches. He is the 5th member in the group which consists of Tendulkar (15921 runs), Ponting (13378 runs), Kallis (13289 runs) and Dravid (13288 runs).TEAM FOR ICC CRICKET WORLD CUP 2015: India’s 15 man squad for the World Cup has been announced with no major surprise inclusions.M.S. Dhoni (C), Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Suresh Raina, Ambati Rayudu, Ravindra

Jadeja, R. Ashwin, Axar Patel, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Ishant Sharma, Mohammed Shami, Stuart Binny, Umesh Yadav.

SALGAOCAR FC BEAT MOHUN BAGAN IN THE FEDERATION CUP: Three 2nd half goals helped Salgaocar FC beat Mohun Bagan 4-1 in the Federation Cup football tournament. With this defeat the Kolkata Kings are knocked out of the tournament.

YUKI BHAMBRI DEFEATED BY N. VIJAY SHANKAR PRASHANTH IN CHENNAI OPEN QUALIFIERS: N. Vijay Shankar Prashanth knocked out tennis champ Yuki Bhambri 1-6, 7-6, 6-3 in the second round of the qualifying competition of the Chennai Open.

INDIAN WOMEN EXCEL IN JUNIOR WEIGHTLIFTING CHAMPIONSHIPS: India’s junior women weightlifters Pramila Krisani and Joti Mal bagged a silver and bronze medal respectively at the 17th Asian Youth and 22nd Junior Womens Championships in Doha, Qatar. While on the other hand the men did not do well enough.

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Catch this unique episode of FROHAR FILMS’ –

“ASHA VAHISHTA” – “SARVOTTAM SATYA”

on ZEE JAGRAN on Sunday 11th January, 2015

at 11.30 a.m. This Tele-Serial is Designed and

Directed by Ervad Dr. Cyrus Dastoor.

Catch this unique episode of FROHAR FILMS’ –

“ASHA VAHISHTA” – “SARVOTTAM SATYA”

on ZEE JAGRAN on Sunday 11th January, 2015

at 11.30 a.m. This Tele-Serial is Designed and

Directed by Ervad Dr. Cyrus Dastoor.

Yummy for your Tummy! 07SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 2015

It’s a new year and e v e r y o n e

is desperate to stick to their well intentioned resolutions. A lot of people (most of our team and myself i n c l u d e d )

have sworn to kick start the year on a healthy note. If you are one such person then I strongly recommend you trot downtown to Bandra and treat yourself at the Bombay S a l a d Company.

In a city that is packed with eateries, tiny grub shops, fancy

a variety of cuisines, there is hardly if at all any, salad bars. Back in the day Eat Around The Corner would dish out an enormous salad bar but now the desserts and sandwiches have taken over and the salad counter has shrunk. Pizza By The Bay, what was formerly Jazz By The Bay still does their soup salad sandwich lunch but that menu hasn’t changed in a decade and it’s lost its initial luster.

Strapped for choice when it comes to healthy yet tasty food, the Bombay Salad Company is a breath of fresh air. As the name suggests, Salads are their forte. They have a list of cheekily named vegetarian and non vegetarian salads, sandwiches, wraps, beverages (smoothies, green teas, juices) and some dessert. All the ingredients are fresh, organic and locally sourced. You could also tailor make your own

you. I have two favourites one vegetarian salad called ‘The Hipster’ which is beautiful combination of kale, quinoa, orange, cranberry, carrot, pomegranate, mixed seeds, ricotta cheese in an orange carrot vinaigrette. Kale has become a trendy ingredient and believe it or not it’s actually healthier than spinach. The salad is delicious and one I’ll happily eat again and again. The big portion is for Rs. 355 but the small bowl is for Rs. 205.

‘The Goan’ is a brilliant combination of mixed lettuce, fava beans (I switched them for mushrooms) Goan pork chorizo, grilled zucchini, peppers, tomato and bocconcini cheese in a rosemary balsamic vinaigrette. The

pork is beautifully surprisingly light salad. The big bowl is priced at Rs. 385 and the small bowl for Rs. 225.

‘The Mexican’ is another fun twist with lettuce leaves, corn, prawn and lots of avacado (375/215) ‘The Red Samurai’ is a lovely meal with mixed lettuce, soba noodles, terriyaki chicken (or tofu) brocolli, grilled peppers, peanuts and a spicy soy ginger dressing (415/235).

You can choose from grilled mushroom and

gouda to tuna, goan pork sausage or

shredded beef

sandwiches, fresh fruit juices or even some relatively healthy dessert like honey and fresh fruit, oat chia pudding with cashew milk or a lovely orange almond pound cake topped with homemade dark chocolate sorbet. The last one is anything but healthy but it’s worth the cheat.

get a little expensive but if you order two small bowls and a beverage you can easily eat a meal in under Rs. 600. Don’t be fooled by the small

bowl means you get to try more! So give the chutney eedaa pattice, cutlets,

kebabs and chawal a miss for a while and try something different. This is not diet food where it’s bland and boring but a really tasty twist to some healthy fresh food.

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Gustad moved the wheel-

closer to the Sanctum-Santorum with the help of Jeroo and Soli at Pak-Iranshah. The

gratitude. Two years had passed since the crippling accident and 9 operations on his legs. The Doctors had offered him a prosthetic leg which was required

but he could not afford it so had declined. Jeroo had been saving

Gustad desired from the depth of his heart. Today his wife and son had made it possible for him.

“I have come here not to ask you for anything; just don’t allow me to be a burden on my family. My wife and son are slogging like slaves for others. That is unbearable for me to watch. I remember uncle Ardeshir’s words ‘Even the darkest hour has only 60 minutes’! Please let those minutes be over for my family. I beg your forgiveness and offer you my gratitude Pak Dadar Ahura-Mazda. Thank You for

everything!”After he had offered this

request and prayer he signaled to Soli to take him out of the Atash Behram and sat under a

now stands. “Leave me alone for sometime please Soli and come back to fetch me in about half an hour” said Gustad. As he sat there he kept muttering “Khodaiji tamara lakh lakh Sugrana (God Thanks for everything a million times over)”. He felt sleepy and was feeling a bit drowsy by now just as an old man appeared near him. “What can I do for

old man. “I don’t want or need anything dikra (son) but as soon

wife to cook some mutton and feed it to the poor outside your house.”

“All why don’t you ask for something for yourself and this is a strange

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was the old man’s response. Gustad felt a divine presence as

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morning as he would arrive to wash the cabs. The beggar was thrilled to receive food early

morning and showered Soli with his choicest blessings as he devoured the meal hungrily.

And thus started the saga of God and Gustad…

This is the story of what happened when God googled “THANKS”.

Not in a place where God resides; He was having His normal day at work.

Amidst the clamor and din of answering

wishes and desires of all His

and gentle “THANKS”. He turned

work.4 hours past-God and His

angels were still doing the granting of wishes routine when

soft and gentle “THANKS”. God turned to see the overworked

source of the thanks and decided not to admonish him for forgetting his task.

Meanwhile the din continued –“God please help me study for my exams and score an ‘A’. Please help me with a raise

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the Churchgate local fast...”And suddenly the same soft voice said “THANKS”.

That’s when God decided to check it out Himself. Having a

scrawled Google into the sky

he continued His good work. To His surprise there was only one result.

Locating the result to a site

the sender to be one Gustad. 5

32 years it was a THANKS coming from this particular address. He

that Gustad was a taxi driver till he met with an accident in 1987 that left him paralyzed below his waist and bedridden. Gustad’s 9

GOD AND GUSTAD - CHAPTER 33

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NATAL, THE WAY IT USED TO BEChristmas, or Natal as it was popularly called

must say they are great accompaniments during the Dara M. Khodaiji

NATAL, THE WAY IT USED TO BE

Salli Gosh-ip... a sprinkling of stuff!10SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 2015

The year 1964 was probably the last and quintessential year in

the golden period of Hindi Film Music. It had some exceptionally talented music directors ruling the airwaves to provide the listener memorable music. Depravation in lyrics had not set in, tunes were more internally ‘inspired’, and the entire music industry - composers, singers, lyricists had a familial look and feel about it. Yes, there was some outstanding music even till the late 60s. But that earlier ensemble of great songs, singers and composers was missing.

the baton – wielders, the singers and the songs to make a mark and leave an impact on us mortals?

There were around 99

with approximately 690 songs. As many as 53 music-directors featured in the credits during that year of which the top 5 - Shankar-Jaikishan and Madan

Laxmikant-Pyarelal, Kalyanji-Anandji and Chitragupta with

a book by itself, so let’s look at

the songs which captured the listeners’ attention.

Let’s start with the lesser-known composers and the ones with just a handful of

great music. C. Arjun (Arjun

Chandnani), one of the few Sindhi music-directors in the industry scored Punar Milan, which had Mohammad

singing the now scarcely heard ‘Paas Baitho Tabiyat Behel Jaayegi’, picturised on Jagdeep. The

aurally compelling Asha-

Main, Tera Hi Sahaara Hai’.Other music-directors who

were G.S. Kohli with Chaar Darvesh which had a gem of

Daaman se Lipte’. Kishore Kumar’s home production Door Gagan Ki Chhaaon Mein had 8 lilting melodies which, even today, evoke nostalgia of the bygone era.

Shehnai virtuoso Ramlal’s Geet Gaaya Pathharon Ne

was a musical with background score by Vasant Desai. Hemant Kumar’s suspenseful Kohra was a sleeper hit with the producer-cum-composer-cum-singer’s ‘Yeh Nayan Dare Dare’ and ‘Raah Bani Khud Manzil’.

The lesser known Lachhiram, who 3 years earlier had given us the memorable

(Raziya Sultana), scored in Main Suhagan Hoon.

Stalwarts Onkar Prasad Nayyar and Naushad had

- Kashmir Ki Kali and Leader respectively, but then the latter was reputed for working

Onkar Prasad’s tour de force, arguably was Kashmir Ki Kali, which starred the ebullient

Shammi Kapoor and the demure

key to both Shammi’s and OP’s phenomenal success sang gems such as ‘Taarif Karoon Kya Uski’ and ‘Hai Duniya Usi Ki’. The

after a couple of years on a

leading, ultimately to the former’s own oblivion---but then, that’s another story.

Naushad Ali, who had an enviable body of work behind him, and in a sense, had nothing more to prove, had the semi-successful Leader with his (then) favourite Dilip Kumar lip-

Hum’. But the icing on the cake

‘Mujhe Duniyawaalon Sharabi Na Samjho’ to the thespian’s sodden antics.

had always embodied serious music and he too had just one

Shagoon. Not so mediocre, however, were 3 of the songs - ‘Tum

Ke Pedo Par’ (Suman Kalyanpur–

(Jagit Kaur).Roshan Nagrath, better

known to today’s generation as Hrithik Roshan’s grandfather and who was a master of qawwalis and ghazals, gave

us Chitralekha and Dooj Ka Chaand. While the former had the composer’s everlasting thought-provoking ‘Man Re Tu

– voted as the best song of all time in a survey some years ago, the latter had ‘Phool Gendva Na Maaro’ sung by Manna Dey, any composer’s delight when it came to classical songs. It also had the

Hai Idhar’, during the three-and-a-half year period when

share the recording booth. But my personal favourite in that

Jaanewaalon’ a song which instantly evokes pathos.

Ravi Shankar Sharma, an extremely under-rated composer

- Shehnai and Door Ki Awaz. Shehnai had four extremely

Bhosle’s (a Ravi favourite) ‘Is Tarah Toda Mera Dil’. Ravi, who has given music in more than a

his best for his pet male singer,

composed the third–highest

Jaikishan (217) and Laxmikant and Pyarelal (185).

In Door Ki Awaz, Joy

that quintessential birthday song ‘Hum Bhi Agar Bachhe Hote’

Iqbal Qureshi was another composer who failed to rise

delivered some enthralling compositions in Qawwali Ki Raat and Cha Cha Cha.

While Roshan, Ravi and Iqbal

CHAPTER 1

Parsi Times Contributor Hoshang K. Katrak takes you through a journey down memory lane to the most

Watch this space for Chapter 2 of The Class of ’64

each, there were a total of

a phenomenal 31 of these. No wonder, since Ravi and Iqbal

composers.One-time stalwarts Anil

Biswas (Raju Aur Gangaram)

and C. Ramchandra (Daal Mein Kala and Veer Bhimsen) did nothing of note to prolong their careers.

The wily Sachin Dev Burman who would come up trumps just when the industry discounted

Benazir, an average Kaise Kahoon and the commercially successful Ziddi.

Usha Khanna has, right through her debut with Dil Deke Dekho (1959), given some pleasing scores. 1964 saw her in her element with Aao Pyar Karein, Shabnam and Awara Badalmusically successful. Shabnam was a C-grade stunt Mehmood starrer relieved only by some

‘Teri Nigaahon Pe’ and the two

Saadgi’ and ‘Maine Rakkha Hai Mohabbat’. Aao Pyar Karein was a Joy Mukerjee-Saira Banu starrer remembered largely

Kabhi Baagh Mein’.N. Dutta (Dutta Naik) lost

his way after being replaced by Ravi in the B.R.Chopra camp – by 1964 he was reduced to

Hoshang K. Katrak

Contd. on Pg. 12

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Parsi Times: What prompted you to provide for a Rescue and First aid vehicle to ferry animals in this remote region?Farzad: I lost two of my most affectionate and loving beings because of precisely the lack of such a services’ availability. I lost a horse (one that had been rescued, about 18 months ago) and then my dearest possession, a Great Dane, seven months back, to snake-bite. My care-taker informed me it was due to poisoning. Few days later he photographed a viper snake in the vicinity that may have bitten them. On both the occasions, by the time I rushed a vehicle from Mumbai, both my darlings were dead. That got me thinking ‘Why not provide for a fully equipped rescue vehicle for animals here so we can provide them with medical attention immediately? I have

providing for the minutest details. There is a provision for almost everything in case of any emergency. Even the drawers telescope at different heights under a 4 foot by 3 foot platform which can be used by the vets as an emergency operating table. There are callipers for catching snakes and a separate storage for them.

Once caught they can be released in a safe environment where they can do lesser or no harm to animals and humans. As you may have noticed the driving compartment has been separated from the main body of the van by a wire-mesh and grille. As I do interior designing myself I could think of many features that we have incorporated into its construction and design.PT: Farzad, tell us something about yourself.Farzad: I have many interests, primarily I run a company called ‘Aqua Personal’. I personally give swimming lessons to my clients, quite a few of them celebrities and their children.

December and January is a vacation time as the water tends to be cold. Interior designing is my

second passion and I do that for living

My wife Amy, who is a Fashion Designer, has her own Studio and Boutique. And I design Fashion head- gear for many clients. I feel blessed for all that God has given me and don’t ask HIM for anything EVER. I live my life in eternal gratitude and HE guides me on my path daily. My daughter, Aariyanne is schooling and is in the 6th grade in Poddar School. My parents, wife, daughter and sister support and encourage me in all my efforts, every time; and one can’t ask for more, I feel God’s presence with us all the time and in every breath. Many well-wishers have told me that I am a softy and fall for any sob-story, but I

in the Zoroastrian faith tenets of Good words, Thoughts and Deeds. After all there is the Universal law of nature which is un-escapable by human-kind. “What you sow, so shall you reap, the book of KARMA has

you and punish or reward you in this lifetime itself.”PT: Farzad tell us more about your van and how it came to be?

Farzad: Sure… I discussed this thought with

two of my good friends Varsha and G a u t a m C h o p r a who run the “Padma

Char itable Trust”. They

donated a Maruti ‘Omni’ for

the purpose. Now came the part

As I kept on with ideas for that purpose the expenses kept mounting. Also there is a running cost involved. The driver’s salary, Vet’s salary, maintenance of the vehicle, fuel, etc. We, my wife and I collected about Rs. 25,000 in donations from friends; the rest was borne by me, around

out. We plan to donate the van to Roxanne Davur, who runs an animal shelter called “Probably Paradise, trust for animal

welfare” at Karjat to be used in and around the surrounding areas

aid for animals. Heartfelt thanks to all my friends who helped.

The 23rd of December, 2014 was the 3rd Anniversary of Roxanne’s Trust and that is when we handed over the

vehicle to her.PT: Any message for our Readers’ Farzad?Farzad: Yes, “The happiest people don’t have everything in life; they just KEEP creating situations that bring happiness everyday…! Be happy forever. Donate to our noble cause!”

Being an animal-lover is a full–time job. And this adage is proven yet again by Farzad Billimoria who has his farm-house in Karjat which is home to a pair of emu’s, a pair of dogs,

Sorab and Armaity Billimoria, wife Amy and daughter Aariyanne.Here is an interview with an ardent animal–lover, who lost two of his darlings at Karjat, due to non-availability of an Animal-Rescue and First-aid vehicle, and the lack of any vets in the immediate vicinity, thus sowing the seed for providing exactly such a facility for these mute creations of God.

To find out how to donate to Roxanne Davur’s Animal shelter connect to us on contribute@parsi-times.com or write to us on 102, Vikas Building, 11 Bank Street, Fort, Mumbai - 400001

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IRAN’S THOUSAND-YEAR-OLD VILLAGEContributed by P.T. Reader Adi F. Merchant

In Maymaand, near Shahr-e-Baabak City, in the province of Kermaan, there’s this village of Maymaand. Believed to be one of the very

Iran, its existence dates back to 12,000 years,

Today, one can see ancient stone engravings,

the long-lived history of this village. Needless to say, living conditions in Maymaand are very

sees the land covered in a soft, thick blanket of

eastern province of Kermaan. The village has

villages. By contrast, the troglodyte village of

Some claim that Maymaand has been inhabited

it a Mesolithic village. Reportedly, 10,000 year-old stone engravings

at the site. Incidentally, Maymaand’s history

year

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Yeh dosti hum nahi todenge. Todenge Dam Mar Teraa Saatha Na Chodenge. Amen

Badshah, Hercules

Chaandi Ki Deewar

‘Kahin Karaar Na Ho’ and Talat’s

Main Chhup Rahoongi

Ganga Ki Lahrein

and Baaghi and Samsonboth C-graders, Main Bhi Ladki Hoon Mera Qusoor Kya Hai

Tanke’ in the former and Kahin

songs.

Contd. from Pg. 10

Contributed by P.T. Reader Neville Colah

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