It
was the very first semester of my graduation when I could feel a whole new
world opening up- a world of ambitions, aspirations
and dreams, and of course, new friendships. College presents a whole new world
where you experience camaraderie that could actually last lifetime or can
become an integral part of your years to come. So, if I can recall correctly, I
met my closest friend Megha, the subject of this post, on a rainy afternoon in
August when I was sitting in my classroom with my new found group. She joined our
college late as she had joined another course in some other college. However,
for the first three semesters we were not close buddies, I had another bestie with
whom I had bitter fallout for some reason. Then we, Megha and I, became close
friends, and then the best friends. A college trip to Goa was an unforgettable
moment that in a way sealed our friendship for lifetime. It was actually a cherished
trip; some pics have been attached here. Although it has been a decade now, we
enjoy discussing it often.
We
both love travelling and I can recall, amongst many of our trips to various
areas of Delhi, the one at random. It was to Daryaganj in Old Delhi, and nearby
areas. Even in the crowded streets, where typical smell of roasting meat fills
your nostrils, and the shrill noise of traffic your ears, you feel comfortable
because with closest friend, each minute turns into a lifetime of joy and
laughter. We purchased clothes, artificial jewelry and much more that I still
have with me. We then visited many other areas like Lajpat Nagar, Janpath and
yes, the iconic British Library to inquire about the membership. Those were the
days of bliss and comfort. In
2009, while dancing on one MJ number, Megha unfortunately broke her ligaments and
got a fracture. It was this time, I presented her a hand-painted card made with
much love and visited her.
Seeing a friend in pain is the ugliest sight
to behold. I prayed for her well being. Times always change and when mine was at
a low after a tragic loss of a dear one some years back, she supported me like anything;
she stood like the Rock of Gibraltar and constantly made me realize the value
of thinking positive and looking ahead. Those days were filled with tears and
darkness but my best friend’s helping hand pulled me out of the clutch of gloominess.
I have learned a lot from her. Such is the power and magic of the panacea call friendship;
it heals every wound, no matter how deep it has cut you. Before
she got married and moved to a different part of the country, we used to talk a
lot, many times every day for hours (seriously!) and now when I think of that
time, it comes like a happy memory. I still pest her to read all my poems and
posts and we still share our half-mad opinions and craziness without thinking
twice!
An old snap!
I
find her courage, independence and positive outlook towards life to be amazing
but no human is born without follies so on the flip side, I think she gets
obstinate sometimes. I did my further studies from a different university but
those days of graduation gave me the most precious gift, a lovely sapling of
friendship that we have nurtured and is now a flowering tree, under whose shade
we can talk our hearts out!
Watch
all wonderful experiences of friendships of your favorite stars only on Zee TV’s
new show ‘Yaaron Ki Baraat’ starting
Saturday, October 8th,
2016 @ 8 PM.
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