This is the one of the best things that Daaniyal got in India. It was the Massaging wali aunty. She did a good job massaging Daaniyal.
This is during the wedding ceremony of one of my cousin Rashida, With me are Husain , Duraiya Faijees Son and Taizun, Taiyabel Uncles son. We were just having a good time.
This picture was taken at a Midnite Buffet at Marine Drive. We went to dine out with yusuf, Nazam Uncles son and Mustufa, Rashida's Brother and Saifee uncles son. Good variety of fishes. we were all in red for the tops...Our last night in Mumbai.
Ammar , Taiyebi Uncle's son and Mustufa , Rashida's brother(The Indian bride cousin) and Saifee uncle's son at our night out at the Midnite Buffet.
This is the Big Boss of all. Mr. Yusuf Dalal. Nazam uncles son, It was his idea to go to Midnite Buffet. We had a good deal of food for our money. The food was good.You can see we are busy enjoying the food.
We had a good deal of food for our money. The food was good.You can see we are busy enjoying the food. Couple with food was the cold drinks that sat the night to the rite start.
Ah this is the Champion of all races. Taiyebi Uncle. He gave us a memorable stay during our visit to India. Nights out and days out as well. We stayed at his place during our stay in India and Yes of course occupied his bedroom. Daaniyal needs a lot of privacy while Sleeping in the nite :-)
This is saifee uncles residence. Yusuf residence is one flight up. Here with me are Yusuf, Mustufa, Ammar , Myself and Daaniyal. We were just having a relaxed food at the Saifee Uncles Residence. We ordered the food from outside though. We are in mood for some Grilled specialities of Mumbai.
This is Yusuf. He is bit shy while contending to come up for a playboy or rags magazine. We were just chilin at saifee uncles house.
This is my Father. Husaini Fazle Husain Dalal. Like his long name he is suffering from lack of memory or memory disintegrations. But he could recall me and I was glad to see my father. And he was glad to see his son and sons son as well. He is not fond of pictures so dont have many with him. Gave him his space.
This is at saifee uncles residence , Ammar and Mustufa early in the morning.
This is Taiyebi Uncles Residence . This is the living room. We are gathering for the morning breakfast.
This is Daaniyal Dalal. Cozily occupying Taiyebi Uncles Bed and loved that cotton comforters of Rashida kaki.
This is the bus that was hired to carry the guest to Kandivili for the Majalis at the Grooms Place. (Jabir The Groom )
In the first row from left to rite are Goolab Khan Peers Khans Wife. Taheri's mother in Law( Taher is one of our cousin.) Alifya - Taheri's Sister. Second row left to rite are Salma Aunty and Rashida Kaki. Salma Aunty and Rashida Kaki have special relationship of Mother Daughter. Yes She is the mother of Rashida Kaki. She is also bit shy in front of the camera.
This is the Toofan Gang ( Taheris son, and Tasneems sons) From left to rite Husain - Taheris son and ther other two are Tasneem's son one of my other cousin. Tasneem is Yusuf elder sister.
First row left to rite is Taheris Wife. and Alifya. Second row Mulla Shakirbhai Barsiwala. Shakir Unlce as we call him. Nafisa Faijee's Brother in Law. Duraiya Faijees Husband.and Nafisa Faijee. ie is also Alifya and Taheri's mother.
This is at the wedding reception. Gift giving pictures. From left to rite. Masooma , Saifee uncle, Jabir The Groom, Rashida, Saifee uncle and Rehana Kaki's daughter, The Bride, Rehana Kaki, Daaniyal and Myself in the suit.
This is during the Darees in Kandivili. Just trying to cheer Daaniyal. He was tired due to the heat.
The three brothers during the darees and Shawl presenting ceremony requesting the Aamil Saheb of kandivili for blessings.: from left to rite and increasing order in terms of age. younger- elder as well. Taiyebi uncle, the youngest, Saifee uncle, elder to Taiyebi uncle and Nazam uncle, elder to both Taiyebi and Saifee uncle.
The Brides Mother and Father: Saifee uncle and Rehana Kaki
Taheris Mother and Father: Nafisa Ben Abdul Kader Shiyajiwala. And Mulla Abdul KaderBhai Shiyajiwala.
This is Nazam Unlce and Batool Aunty. She was very giving when I was very young. They live right near the Roza and when I was young would go very often to her place , like whenever we went to the Raudat Tahera. She is the sister of Taiyebi Uncle , Saifee Uncle and Nazam Uncle.
The Couple: Duraiya Faijee and Mulla Shakirbhai Barsiwala.
The Couple: The Golden Couple. Asma Kaki and Nazam Uncle. The Bus to Kandivili
Duraiya, Faijee Rashida ( The Bride) Rehana Kaki and rehana Kaki's Family members from mothers side.
Masooma Myself Rehana Kaki Daaniyal and other guest enroute to Kandivili in the bus.We were just having a good trip.
Our last nite out with Taiyebi Uncle. He says the fish here is good and went another nite of dining out. To his words the fish was really good. We all had a good meal. The mood was bit sad as we were ready to leave and this was probably our las nite out.
The Dalal Family in New York: Shabbir, Masooma , Daaniyal and the guest at the wedding reception in the background.
This is the future Dalal Family in New York. Getting bigger and Naughtier.
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Ammar the Smart and sleek man of Taiyebi uncle. He is a darling.
This Ammar who baby sitted daaniyal and had bonded to him while in India. Hoping he will remember him when we meet again.
Taiyebi Uncle is saying dont worry I am gona be seeing you soon in States make sure they make good food there also. He is a social frenzy and love to dine at different joint. He enjoys life his way. He definitely knows good restaurants around the town. But for grill varieties always go to Delhi Darbar at bhendi Bazaar Branch.
This is the Royal prince of Taiyebi Uncle : Taizun . He is enjoying the fresh lemon juice drink and the delicious south Indian food.
Ammar and Daaniyal playing with each other
This is Taiyebi Uncles Living room. Few days before us Leaving India. Memoirs. Taiyebi Uncle myself and Daaniyal.
Taiyebi Uncle myself and Daaniyal.
Taiyebi Uncle Daaniyal and Masooma .
Taiyebi Uncle Daaniyal and Masooma .
Rashida Kaki and Myself.
Rashida Kaki and Masooma
Taiyebi Uncle , Rashida Kaki and Daaniyal.
Rashida Kaki , Daaniyal, Myself
Masooma, Rashida Kaki, Daaniyal and Myself.
Rashida Kaki, Daaniyal, Taiyebi Uncle and Masooma
Rashida Kaki and Daaniyal.
The Chinese joint at Colaba. The food was good we all had a good time chatting about our lives in the USA and their life in India. We exchange a good laugh and the nite went by.
After the food at the Chinese restaurant we went for walk and to see the Gateway Of India and the Taj Mahal Hotel, the old and the new one.
IN front of the Old Taj Majal Hotel ; Masooma, Daaniyal, Shabbir, Taiyebi Uncle
Oh this is Our Mercedez in India. From Left to right Mercedez taiyebi Uncle and Rashida Kaki.
The Ice Cream place at India. I guess it was the tropical or something like that. Many Varieties and Tastes. Good ones.
The Ice Cream place at India. I guess it was the tropical or something like that. Many Varieties and Tastes. Good ones.
This was at the chinese place when I had gone to Lonavala with yusuf. They went to this chinese place as Masooma likes to eat Chinese.
This was at the chinese place when I had gone to Lonavala with yusuf. They went to this chinese place as Masooma likes to eat Chinese.
This was at the chinese place when I had gone to Lonavala with yusuf. They went to this chinese place as Masooma likes to eat Chinese.
This was at the chinese place when I had gone to Lonavala with yusuf. They went to this chinese place as Masooma likes to eat Chinese.I am in lonavla eating at the road side dhaba. :-)
This is my sister Anisa, Brother Khuziama's Elder Daughter Maria and Taha Anisa Bens Only son.
This pictures were taken at Dombivili on the roof top of a new buildinf being built right behind where khuzaima Bhai resides right now.
This pictures were taken at Dombivili on the roof top of a new buildinf being built right behind where khuzaima Bhai resides right now.This is my sister Anisa, Brother Khuziama's Elder Daughter Maria and Taha Anisa Bens Only son.
This is Fatema Faijees House. She is the sister to my father. We resided in Mumbra in the same town. From left to rite are Anisa Ben, Taha- Anisa Bens Son. Shabbir- Fatema Faijees son, His Wife, his elder daughter, Fatema Faijee, Shabbirs Younger daughter, and Fakhruddinbhai Bhavnagarwala ie Our Fuwaji. I met him after 12 years or so and was surprised how age travels during this period of time. Shabbir and myself are same age with a difference of 2 weeks in our birth dates.I was pleased to see them all and so were they.
Masooma 's Mhendi Design she got done for Rashida's Wedding. Palm side
Masooma 's Mhendi Design she got done for Rashida's Wedding. Palm side outside
This is Rashida Masi. She is younger sister to my mother and resides in Mumbra. Anisaben and Daaniyal.
Daaniyal with Anisaben in Taiyebi uncles room. They came to meet us in Mumbai.
This is my family from my fathers side: Left to right standing: Fakru Fuwajee, Shabbir his sons daughter and his grand daughter, shabbir's wife and fakrufuwajees daughter in law. Nafisa Faijee one of my fathers younger sister, Fatema Faijee, Shabbir, ie Fatema Faijees and Fahkru Fuwajees Son,
In the sitting. Sakina in the blue rida ie Nafisa Faijees Daughter, Shabbir's Wife ie Fatema Faijees Daughter in law. Farida in the pink silky rida, tasneem in the purple lining rida.
My father with Anisabens son, Taha.
Sakina in the blue rida ie Nafisa Faijees Daughter, Shabbir's Wife ie Fatema Faijees Daughter in law. Farida in the pink silky rida, tasneem in the purple lining rida.