From that single \u2018love- drop\u2019 of romantic surrender to all those \u2018sweat drops\u2019 of practical life, through thick and thin he has raised me to whatever I am today\u2026. In this entire universe, if I have to believe a person without a single hitch, it will be HIM.
\nHe is a true fighter, he is my all-time Hero, and he is my Life\u2026.. Yes, he is my Father, whom I call APPA.
\nMy parents have a unique love story\u2026 They fought against sentimental social issues and won over lots of hearts to start a wonderful married life.
\nI was their \u2018dream project\u2019!
\nAppa was always confident that they will give birth to a baby girl; my name \u2018Jhelum\u2019 was thus finalized 4 years before I was born by him wink emoticon
\nHow well he has foreseen me, my life; indeed I can flow like a river or by default become a river through all the odds in my life.
\nI had a lovely childhood- away from complexity, affluence, bitterness, unrest\u2026.I was a pampered kid yet my parents consciously kept that practical vibe of life intact.
\nThere was sheer happiness, genuine acts with a punch of strong discipline.
\nBut our happy story encountered an adverse twist!
\nMy mother had to leave this world too early! Appa was shattered, lost, confused!
\nHe was merely in mid 40s, and today I realize how hard it was for him to raise a young teen daughter all alone. But he bounced back with a bang and took the driver\u2019s seat.
\nFor me, he sacrificed a lot and confronted life with positivity again! He became the earlier \u2018Tabli\u2019 (his nickname) with his signature style of happiness, jokes, adda, music etc.
\nOver the years after so many life battles, these days, at times he behaves bit unrest. When he cannot hear properly he expresses his helplessness\u2026 and yes he thinks too much about me, my future\u2026
\nBut I comfort him saying, \u201cAppa this is my turn, to give you back. The Life bus and the journey are same. It\u2019s just that I am the driver now and you have reached your second childhood\u201d!
\nSorry Appa, I was unable to fulfill so many wishes of yours, but trust me I would genuinely try to become a good human being in life.
\n98\/100 #100sareepact is my first Muslin Benarasi gifted by Appa during his visit to Benaras! He went to attend the Purna Kumbh in Benaras on that year.
\nThe colour combination reflects Appa\u2019s mind about true life and vibrancy.
\nIt has an uncommon colour, a combination of green & blue with a contrast pallu of bright ranee colour.
\nBut the neat, white zaree work on the borders is the piece\u2019s USP. None believes it to be a Benarasi.
\nI position it, a Different breed of Muslin Benarasi. wink emoticon
\nAppa wants me to be happy and it is a vice versa feeling for me.
\nIt was a fun shoot at Tun\u2019s place when the latter was our photographer.
\nI made Appa wear dhoti (he is an expert for this) with a maroon smart Punjabi, (a gift from me) he looked handsome, happy and lovable soul.
\nTo give a gorgeous look to my 98\/100 story, I wore a full sleeves ranee coloured designer blouse, bright wine coloured lipstick, complimented with a bright shiny multicoloured bead- set and paired it with another necklace, a gift from BoRopushu to have that ultimate gaudy finish.
\nI simply love these snaps; candid, genuine and so much \u2018We\u2019 in it!
\nThanks TUN.
\nThe environment with Rabindrasangeet playing in FM at the background, a mild winter breeze, a comfortable shoulder, two favourite human being close-by,and that unlimited warmth from Appa were more than enough to create such a wonderful 98\/100 #100sareepact memory\u2026..
\nThis story is for you Appa, the man with a \u2018Platinum- Heart\u2019 as rightly described by Jijo. (Appa’s elder brother)
\nPlease note one thing Appa,whatever difference of opinions we may face at times in life, I simply love you more everyday…..
\nGod Bless You, till your last warm touch!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
From that single \u2018love- drop\u2019 of romantic surrender to all those \u2018sweat drops\u2019 of practical life, through thick and thin he has raised me to whatever I am today\u2026. In this entire universe, if I have to believe a person without a single hitch, it will be HIM. He is a true fighter, he is…<\/p>\n