A Special Night Out…
Last Night’s dinner was a surprise and how! Now you would imagine why I’d talk about dinner on my blog! This one was a special one. My very dear friends Pradeep and Rupali Shah along with Raj didn’t disclose the venue for dinner as it was meant to be a surprise. They had been planning it for a week, I was curious and tried everything to find out but was clueless. I was driven to the Gateway of India (discreetly) and I thought, they had booked a yacht and we were going cruising… But when my car took the right turn and stopped at the TAJ HOTEL’s Front entrance, I was confused, my friends in the car behind were beaming, and I was still bewildered.
Entering the hotel after the whole 26/11 episode brought back many feelings, some not so good. The hotel still looked a beauty, the only major change being the security that had been beefed up.
Nobody still told me where we were going despite me asking them, they said wait and see… we went up a lift to the top floor and soon we reached a door which had WASABI written outside it! It used to be my favourite restaurant and we used to frequent it quite often. We were supposed to be there on the 26th as well! Anyway I entered and screeched with happiness ’cause I had no idea they had reopened the restaurant (make shift) again only in a different section. I had tears of joy when I met Ronald, the Mangalorean waiter who’s always served me, spoke to me in Tulu (my mother tongue) and always made me feel at home. I had a sigh of relief when I sighted him, had some horrible thoughts when I heard that WASABI had been gutted out…..
If it didn’t come as a surprise visit, maybe it would’ve taken me longer to make my first visit. Entering the hotel lobby brought back a whole lot of mixed feelings - nostalgic, some happy, some not… But by the end of dinner, it was all worth it. Nothing’s changed, the menu, the quality, the service and above all the spirit and positivity. It was heart-warming to see the beaming faces of the hotel staff and the warmth they extended. This was my first step towards getting over the deep pain and fear that 26/11 left on me…
It will NEVER be the same again! I will always be haunted by a lot of memories… but the irony is that some things will always be the same - WASABI, my favourite restaurant and Mumbai, my favourite city!!
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January 16th, 2009 at 12:55 am
Hi Shilpa
Just read somewhere that you are planning to go bald for a film. Please dont even think of it. I understand that your role might demand it. But I am damn sure it will spoil your beautiful look.
Pleaaasee don’t do it.
January 16th, 2009 at 3:37 am
Adaab Shilpa Dee, I think you’re such a beautiful person… and the strength of character and the spirit of life that you embody is just remarkable. You inspire me.
I wish for you all of life’s choicest blessings.
Mirchii
January 16th, 2009 at 11:19 am
That must have been a really nice surprise for you, and an emotional one too. If I ever come to India, I’ll be checking out Wasabi restaurant!
You must have started shooting for ‘Desire’ now, keep us posted on how that turns out!
Tahir Khan
January 17th, 2009 at 8:29 pm
if u mary someone he loves 2 much. goloth admisa nahi .huge money ka sath nahi
Sach insansa
ek baburchi boy tumsa duka dia
may ek baburchi boy isilia duka kaia(o tumari tara daktha)
January 18th, 2009 at 1:10 am
Shilpa madam, yes true, if it was not a surprise for u, u would not have been visited, coz its never tooo easy to fight our emotions. 26/11 was something that left all of us in such a state where there is no U-turn of peace in Taj. Even though ta is open again, as a business is god for them, but for them also its something a memory of many inappreciable happening.
I wrote something for the people having memories of 26/11 as below:
suna! suna nahi jo wo bhi keh gaye tum…
jaatey jaatey door humse , hume bhi sang le gaye tum…
khoon nahi wo zeher tha baha jab dekha uss raat inn aankho ne..
mein ruk hi gaya, phir kabhi na challa,
mein ruk hi gaya, phir kabhi na challa,
aur kabhi na challa unn raho pe…
wo raahein jinpar mein aur tum challa kartey the..
kya wo jo the door desh ke log,
kya unse pyar nahi koi kartey the…
kya unse pyar nahi koi kartey the ..
jo dard diya hai gehra itna,
ki ab to aansu bhi na bahe hain,
aa dekh meri inn aankhon mein, aksar aankho mein bhi tu rahe hain..
gaya hai door ab aana kabhi na..
jo thehar gaya shaher jisme..
wo sunna na phir kabhi na..
mein geet hun, gaa le mujhe phir se,
ye mumbai hai, mumbai hai, jee le ek jeevan isme..
January 18th, 2009 at 12:06 pm
Home is always best. I’m writing from South Africa and came upon your blog by accident and am pleased to let you know that last month I bought your Yoga DvD at Look & Listen. Really good and painful poses, seeing as I can’t even bend over! But you know what, I’ll not give up. I have a suggestion. I started yoga due to my being obese. Would it be possible to do another DvD, but this time highlighting what the poses are beneficial for and if it could have poses specifically for weight loss. Bharat Thakur has books, but I’m not one to read and do poses, I like to watch and follow.
You have a banging figure…truth be told and I’d like to know how you’ve managed to keep it that away, apart from yoga, of course. Take care.
PS. You look great in Dostana, rejuvenated and HAPPY! It shows even on camera.
January 19th, 2009 at 4:37 am
Hello Mam..How r u? I am very much happy that my favorite actress is writing a blog. I am like u so much.Keep it up.I just want that plz try to write ur blog everyday.We want to know more and more about u so plz write ur experiences about life.I wanna ur autograph so plz tell me how I can get ur autograph.In future my wish is to meet with u.For me u r most beautiful female in this world.I think that day after day u r become more and more beautiful and u r always a “New-Kamar”.
Deepak Sharma
http://www.biggbull.blogspot.com
January 20th, 2009 at 2:20 pm
Ya Definately it takes time to be normal again, but for that first every one has to make things go normal by working against the terror groups and make people feel some relief whom got effected by them by legal methods.
Any ways dont be sad, how was the staff feeling after the incident, did you make them feel better ? I hope these incident never happen again.
January 21st, 2009 at 11:59 pm
hi shilpa
nice to b reading ur blog..
im dr.ravi …i work in one of d cancer centers in delhi…
i read in different websites n heard from tv channels as well…tht u r going to shave ur head for a role in movie “desire”…quite courageous of u if u r really going bald…
being a doctor working in cancer center…i come across many women who loose their hair in course of treatment n thy seem to loose their confidence n hope as well with lose of their hair…
u shaving ur hair myt b encouragement to those women as well…im sure u with ur hair shaved will still look gorgeous as ever..n ur this new avatar will give some confidence to our patients as well towards hw thy look…
in case ul b really shaving ur hair…it wud b very kind of u if u donate ur beautiful locks to cancer patients…n im sure ul b looking beautiful as ever
thank u…
my wishes for best results with ur future endeveaurs
January 24th, 2009 at 6:40 am
Hi Shilpa, How you doing.. Nice to see ur blogs.. the more tougher role u play the more your skills get recognised globally.. keep going.!!
Regards
Alfia
January 25th, 2009 at 6:19 am
Cheers !!!
January 26th, 2009 at 10:20 pm
I understand those feelings of fear, I think we all feel that way whenever we hear of such a profound tragedy. It’s so hard to get back to the way of life before the incident. Their is so much emotions which is so hard to explain. It takes a toll on the way we feel in the future, but only god can guide us through these times. I hope you can get past all that has happened and try to make this a better earth.
February 17th, 2009 at 4:07 pm
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February 18th, 2009 at 7:26 am
Hi Shilpa, How you doing.. Nice to see ur blogs..
Thanks
Rahul
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April 7th, 2009 at 9:26 pm
Thanks for sharing Shilpa, you really did awesome in London, creating diversity, I’m from USA, and it used to be non diverse, but now all is well. Hope to talk to you soon!!!!!!!!!
June 24th, 2009 at 6:53 am
Hi Silpa Ji, I am your biggest fan you’r so special for Rajasthan Royals team but you fall down the T20 Match its your bed luck. I pray to god Plz win next time to you. with Love Manish Kumar
June 29th, 2009 at 1:05 pm
hi shilpa it was first time that i visit in some one ’s blog it was to cool
June 29th, 2009 at 11:56 pm
Hi Shilpa
U r the most beautiful gal i have come across ( Specially in Traditional Saree ) and occationally in Jeans. I would like to know how do u keep yourself so fit and fine all thro since u entered Bollywood.
Nagesh
June 30th, 2009 at 4:27 am
hi u fancy coming back in uk.and faz live so what u saying u up for it.can ring bach plz 07549624472
June 30th, 2009 at 8:49 am
Hi how are you, i hope you will be fine.
iam yasir hussain from karachi pakistan.
July 5th, 2009 at 12:54 pm
I WANT YOUR AUTOGRAPH. MAY I MEET YOU ? I AM YOUR BIG FAN .
I WANT A APPOINTMENT. I AM WAITING.
July 14th, 2009 at 9:53 am
hai shilpa ji…..hw r u?ur the most slim and sexy actress in bollywood.am from chennai i like all ur movies especiall dhadkhan which makes to feel the love……..can u tell me which part off ur life makes u to feel?
July 27th, 2009 at 1:18 pm
Hi..
I like your way of acting and i am crazy about seeing you.. hope you wil be fine. plz let us see you in next movie plz. i am crazy about your dance style and acting. you are toooo beautiful i love you very very much..
September 2nd, 2009 at 2:39 pm
Hi shilpa,
it was first time that i visit in some one ’s blog it was to cool…… That must have been a really nice surprise for you, and an emotional one too. If I ever come to India, I’ll be checking out Wasabi restaurant!!!!!
Lalit Munola
September 3rd, 2009 at 1:09 am
Hi
Shilpa how are u?
coungargulation
September 8th, 2009 at 5:49 pm
Namste Shilpaben,
Here in London in Surrey In Kingston Upon thames , in Bentalls , where i work, we ring 999 when in trouble, but for you the 999 is very very special for all your life, cause its you prince charming Raj’s Birthday..(09-09-09Raj’s special birthday)..BAR BAR A DIN YE AYEE, WO AUR TUUM JIYO Hazzaro Saal..
A VERY VERY HAPPY (21??)BIRTHDAY on 9th September!!
As here in Kingston the Hindu community celebrates ‘Navratri’ the ‘Festival of Nine nights”and the rembering Amba maa, we all wish you well, and if you feel like dropping down to Tolworth Recreation Centre, Fullers Way North,Tolworth KT6 7LQ ( not far from Kingston) for Ras Garba s and Dandiya,
we will welcome you from Saturday 19th September till Sunday 27th September, and also sharrad purnima on Sunday 4th October.
Also you may want to celebrate Diwali with us in the same venue with a sit down Diwali Dinner and Dance’ with Maheshbhai Gadhvi and Party on Saturday 17th October in the same place.
Make sure you bring a piece of Cake back for us..
Mahendra (Mike ) Thakar
Sarvoday Hindu Association.
http://www.sarvoday.org.uk
November 25th, 2009 at 12:37 pm
Shilpa, you are soooooooooooooooooooooooooo stunning.
I wish to be as beautiful as you are.
Congratulations on your wedding…
love you
Nandita