The Saturday Club ushered in The Festival of Lights with Diwali Night in association with The Telegraph on October 21, to ring in festive cheer. The pre-Diwali celebrations started with a jam session by Emeli and Stanzin from Leh, Ladakh, who sung beautiful and soulful songs which was just right for the cool and breezy evening.
The highlight of the evening was the Ravan Dahan. There were ‘silent fireworks’ too. The club introduced the Ravan Dahan for the first time this year.
After the fireworks, Emeli and Stanzin continued with their jam session with hit Bollywood and Punjabi songs, that brought the guests to the dance floor.
There were fun awards too. The Telegraph dropped by.
Mood
Emeli and Stanzin set Diwali night vibes with their rendition of Hawayein, Raang saari, Raabta, Chaand baaliyan, Kesariya and many more.
The beautiful, green and ‘soundless’ fireworks created some magical moments for not only the kids but also the adult members of the club.
Win Win
Rajeev Bagaria was Mr. Pataka for wearing a classic traditional bandhgala paired with a floral kurta for the Diwali night.
The Gandhi family was the Best Pataka Family.
The Advani family also won in the Family category. “We are coming to this club for last 30 or 40 years. The evening has been wonderful,” said Kamlesh and Sangeeta Advani.
Teenager Simran Shah, who came in a pretty navy blue outfit, won the award for Junior Pataki.
Deepika Agarwal won the award for Ms Pataki, for her funky look. “This Diwali night gives a very beautiful community vibe with all the people enjoying together and it was a great show with great fireworks. I’m so glad that I won the award for the best- dressed woman,” she said.
What They Loved
Raseena Chablani and Ayesha Singh were the women in black. “I think it’s good to see people turn out like this. We are looking forward to a fun-filled year ahead, kick-starting with Diwali,” said Raseena (right).
Nikita Saraf grooved to the music. “I am really enjoying the evening. I was so surprised to see the huge Ravan Dahan. The food is so mouth-watering here. My Diwali has already started,” she said.
Club Speak
Rahul Johri, president, The Saturday Club, dropped by with wife Anuradha and grandson Ayaan. “Finally Covid is over and the good has prevailed over the evil. Today, for the first time we have burned the Ravan which marked that good has won over evil. And I wish a safe and a happy Diwali to everyone,” he said.
(Left to right) Sanish Magon (convener), Shaila Jassal (sub- committee member) and Neeraj Kapoor (joint convener) of The Saturday Club, came together for a picture. “We are very excited for this year’s Diwali celebrations. We are here with our family to celebrate the joyous Festival of Lights, without the fear of Covid. This year is extra special as we are doing the Ravan Dahan for the first time within our club lawns with fireworks. We wish a very happy Diwali to everyone,” they said.
Pictures: Rashbehari Das