Wednesday, November 11, 2009

An unfulfilled promise - Mr. Dara Mistry not with us


Dear Friends,

I still cant believe the that Mr. Dara Mistry is not with us anymore.
It was not long before his sudden end, he had given me call and had told that now that he will have some time and would like spend it with Harmonica Club Members.
We were planning to have his session in coming meet and he had promised that he will be happy to give one.
In fact myself, Avinash had contacted him few months ago for his session, however because of some personal reasons he could not give the time.
On 30-Oct-09 he called me and told that now he can spare some time.

Who can forget the Spanish tune played by him in one of our Club meeting.
His attitude and enthusiasm was above his 70+ age. And it was evident in the way he played the instrument.

I still remember my first conversation with him, when seeing Harmonica Club article in news paper, he had called me.
He was the first person I remember who praised our effort and formation of this club.
It was quite an encouragement from such a senior player who told me that more than 30 years in this city, he always wished a club like this should be there.
With his absence I feel all harmonica enthusiasts have lost a dear friend and a guide.

I feel though his promise to give a session for all harmonica club members sadly remains unfulfilled, his kind words of encouragement and good wish will always be with us !

I pray god, his soul last in peace!

I request all harmonica members to attend The harmonica club condolence meet in Cubbon Park this Sunday at 10.30am !

-Kapilesh

1 comment:

Shobhit said...

Words cannot even begin to express our sorrow.
When we lose someone we love, it seems that time stands still.
Who can forget the “Paso Duble” he played on harmonica with such a grace.
We will miss you sir...