3. "Whether its in a satirical take on politics, our
in the sarcasm on competing technologies -
sometime its in the subtle but witty comments
masked under @krisheye's observations and all
other things you notice about Ciggy - its the
exuberance that catches the eye. And I guess
thats one word that describes Ciggy as a person
"
And now that he crosses a milestone in life
(entering the class midlife).....hope so see him
as exuberant as ever !"
*
4. Rajesh has been both a mentor and a friend to me
- someone whom I have fallen back upon from
time to time when it came to those “sitting on the
fence” type of decision making scenarios.
He has an excellent analytical capability which
coupled with his strong passion and hard working
nature makes him a true professional.
I have known him as a person who loves travelling
(a true globe trotter!), experiencing new cultures
and capturing those moments in his camera.
A true family man, I will always remember Rajesh
for his wit and occasional humor and for those
amazing tweets and facebook status updates that
he so religiously carries out! Happy Birthday
Rajesh! Wish you all the best for the future!
*
5. I wish him a Blessed & Happy 40th
Birthday and years ahead. God Bless
him.
I also wish it be a memorable
occasion for him and you and also to
all your family members.
*
6.
7. Known him since college;
and apart from other things ;
wonder how this homo-sapien has 48
hours in one day(& extendable);
while the rest of us have 24.
To SUM it up;
Rajesh dear ; Are you for real ?
*
8. Rajesh,
One thought comes to mind when
describing you:
“Why join the Navy if you can be a
Pirate”
These words were famously expressed
by Steve Jobs, and it epitomes your
inspired witty and unconventional
personality.
Wishing you a memorable 40th
Birthday ahead, Cheers & Beers
buddy!
*
10. Rajesh is one the most unique people god created, with some
unmatched characteristics that amazes people around him,
whether it be his family or friends, everyone loves him for what
he is!
He is so full of life and energy that even Redbull folks will never
be able to crack that formula.
His overflowing creativity makes me wonder how his mind
works in seconds to come out with most out of the box ideas(if
he went to get copyrights, he may have more than anyone can
count).
His amazing adaptability, for every kind of situation and person,
to the extent that I have seen this Tam Bram behave like a
Punjabi………imagine!
His over-passionate love for his camera and what he creates
with it is mind blowing!
Has a great sense of humour too!
And most of all, a wonderful wife, who is probably the only one
who matches up with him on all the above.
He is a wonderful colleague and a great friend too.
I wish him a very-very Happy 40th Birthday. May this year be
special and every year that follows…!!
*
11. The IT man extraordinaire,
Photographer extraordinaire,
Most of all,
Someone who has a great sense
of humor and is kind :-)
Happy naughty forty ciggy!
*
12. Ciggy is passionate and enthusiatic
about everything around him.
Be it the i-series or clicking pictures
or being a parent, he seems to be
loaded on gyan on how to do it right
and better.
I was super impressed by his
photography (took initial gyan on
what camera etc. from him) and he
was one of the starting points of my
new career: freelance photographer.
Here 's wishing him all the very best
in life!"
*
13. Here’s to those chats, coffees
and exchanging of books.
Not to forget the discussions(
horribly boring ones ) on I
series which u were so
passionate about and I had to
pretend to be interested.... .
Wishing you a fabulous 40th
bday. Love always..
*
14. ciggy to me means someone
you can bank on, someone that
never says no, you can trust
and feel connected though
miles and years away... and
btw ciggy-
have you found the wipers to
your GG307" --- just say this
and he should know who said
it!
love vishu
*
15. Dear Ram Singh,
On this 40th milestone which milestone
are u planning to conquer!
The golden quadrilateral! Let me know
and i will be there to wipe the windshield
clean, call out the speed breakers which u
could never spot, feed u the biscuits,
share the cutting chai and teach u to
download behind the bushes and not to
forget to take the wheel when u take
those 15 min naps every 24hrs.
Have a great birthday and gift urselves a
driving holiday being the truck driver that
u r....
*
16. I still remember the good old days when
you me and Santu went for movies at ten.
Speed racing in your maruti omni
across the flyovers in gemini
You are just impossible in most things you do
and update everything in FB too
You are a proud father of two
And the eldest in the family crew
Lets take a look back at your forty gr8 yrs
You clearly deserve atleast forty sweet cheers
17. Forever impatient... needs to be on his toes -
never seen relaxed
Ever keen to help others... been my Local
Guardian in Singapore, ensuring I settle down
comfortably - from receiving you at the airport
- help you through mundane things like Bank
account, Phone and all the way to getting the
visas for your kids. The 'Service' also extends to
setting up your furniture and fittings!
Our Gods have many arms - to indicate their
versatility - One can visualise Rajesh with iPad,
a tool kit, a phone and a camera - all
inseparable from him like Karna's Kavacha
Kundalam.
He has a distinct thought process and has an
opinion on everything and is fearless in stating
that... in FB.
He provokes/encourages people to counter
him thereby leading to a healthy dialogue and
making room for alternate views to be brought
out.
Contd..
18. He will never miss an opportunity to share your
joy - and will fly 3000 miles to be part of the
celebration. A live wire and will be noticed in
the crowd and everyone wondering who the
bundle of energy is!
A loving father who dotes on his kids and a
caring son. A successful professional and Great
friend.
We wish him a Wonderful Birthday with his
family - will miss him on the 28th November
2012 - Will offer special prayers that day, for
another 60 more such celebrations!
*
19. Can't claim to know Ciggy very well, but the
first thing that comes to mind is his "enthu"-
zest for life.
Good to see that it hasn't waned a bit since XL.
If the FB fraternity thinks of him as a showman,
we (his old friends from XL etc -I know that at
least a few others share my views ) remember
him as a techie of course, but also as a kind
and caring person.
I was fortunate to see more of this side to
Ciggy when he visited us (Ajay and me) in Kl.
He was a big hit with the kids -ours and LP 's
Ciggy is fortunate to have an equally enthu and
loving wife like you. here is wishing him a very
happy birthday.
Also wishing your lovely foursome all
happiness, always. (Lavanya, Ciggy has fondly
mentioned you often- your commitment to
humanitarian work, how you managed to pick
up some dance-salsa? Can't remember-in notice
while he was struggling...
*
20. Rajesh,
Although, in theory I have known you since sometime
in 1992-1993 through Vinodh, I think facebook helped
me more in the recent years. I feel ours is a story
facebook can use to tout it's strength in not just
maintaining relationships, but in also building one.
I really enjoy your facebook posts and pictures... they
not only give us a peek into your life, your interests
and your thought process, but intrigue me enough to
go dig a little deeper, enough at least to engage in a
worthwhile virtual conversation.. Thanks for raking my
interests in this way. Also, at times, although your
posts seem "all over the place", I can sense a common
thread going and can definitely see some method to
your madness :)
Btw, when (when and not an 'if') you become the
President of India, please train one of us to be your
social media person to manage your online persona.
40 is just the new 20s Rajesh.. Have a wonderful
birthday, keep those facebook posts coming and keep
your dreams alive and kicking since a lot of people
draw inspiration from you !
*
21. We became better pals through
a shared experience, but what
the heck..good friends are a rare
find!
Happy birthday to one of the
most decent, honest and affable
people I know.
Have a bright and happy year
ahead!
*
23. Wishing Rajesh all the Very Best. I still
cherish my memories of our association
and working together. Rajesh is a great
Leader with a terrific sense of Humour.
Regards Swarup Choudhury
Here's to Rajesh, the tireless achiever
the innovative futureshifter
the photographer, philosopher and presidential
leader with Mensa-approved brain power
tomorrow's technology turnaround transformer
an inspiring man who is never naughty
but then again, there's still time,
you're only forty! 😊
As they say, the best is yet to be.
Don Bosco
24. Ciggy was an honorable member of the
Oldies Club at XLRI, of which yours truly
was also a member. The remarkable thing
about him was his enthusiasm for
technology, when dinosaurs like me
struggled to find the on/off button on the
comp.
And I of course remember disturbing him
at all odd times in the hostel, to find out
where 'boss' was.
Our friendship has strengthened and
matured over the years, like good
wine..HBD to a fellow Bhopali
Rajat Misra
25. Rewind Life to the early half of 90’s….
There was a little boy who never used to stay at his home…
TEJASWI MAKKAPATI
C/O Mr.T.G.SOUNDARARAJAN
C-304, Santosh Apartments, Mehdipatnam, Hyderabad – 48 !!!! ;-)
Unarguably, it was the BEST part of my life. Now, it’s a memory gone by!
During those very years, I spent more time with Attatta and Tatayya than you did! ;-)
You were studying @ Bhopal, Vinodh anna was studying @ Warangal..
I took care of Attatta and Tatayya ! ;) it was exactly the other way though !
..A FEW SWEET MEMORIES..
Attatta : Rajesh anna ekada unadu ?? ( Where is Rajesh anna ?? )
Teju : Gopaal
Attatta : Say Brinjal
Teju : Brinjaal
Attatta : Say Ball
Teju : Ball
Attatta : Now, Say Bhopal
Teju : Gopaal :D :D :D ( They tried to teach me Pronounce Bhopal, but always Gopaal came )
Attatta … hope you remember it !!
Tatayya and me used to come to Nampally station to pick you up when you were coming from Gopaal
;-)
I used to guide tatayya with the route.. I was proud way back then as if ONLY I knew the route !
Tatayya… hope you remember this one !!
The lovely trip to Zoo park !!!!
The back to back stitches I got on my chin :D ( Tatayya took me to Medilab )
Actually, I fell down on the steps, went to the doctor and got stitches on my chin!
On the way back home.. While climbing the steps.. Fell again :p got stitches again.. The Doc said, “ No
place for Stitching if he falls again” !!! :D
MEMORIES APART…
…..RAJESH ANNA…..
First let me WISH YOU A VERY VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISH YOU SUCCESS IN WHATEVER YOU DO
!!!
Vani aunty : Happy Birthday RAJESH !
Rohith : Happy Birthday anna !
