18/08/2021
Anandha Kannan (AK): a tribute
A simple man with a turban on head… a wild beard… and long hairs…
Was lucky to meet him on his last birthday with his childhood friends after 35 years. I was jealous to see them teasing each other, making fun out of them and much more… the love… care… they had kept for each other. I’m unlucky that I missed such friends and I kept a distance from that group because I feel a lot. As always I was just capturing the best moments for them behind the scenes.
The golden old days was revealed over the conversation and was very happy to hear their tiny nonsenses and kutty stories. These young people still carries a bright memories at this late age… pls don’t waste time in guessing their age. Was with them for more 5-6 hours and couldn’t move away because I was getting which I missed in my life… good friends. Their gathering was an inspiration for me to go back and search for my golden days buddies and yes… I did it.
I was honored to serve their favourite food and it tasted the best when we serve and had it with lots of love. I’m going to miss a lot…
Last few hours was spend on planning the next year meet up and few short gatherings. I was proposing them a meet up with family in Kerala, the ‘god’s own country’. I seriously wanted to ask them to add me to their group. My proposal was intentional so that I can be the guide and be the part of their group again. I never thought of right or wrong but I just wish to be in the group unknowingly.
The last few mins of the farewell was heart taking. AK made me stand in their group for a snap and finally I was in their group… an outsider. I’m too young to be in their group but I enjoyed the time we spend together.
AK… the inspiration for many, the handsome, simple, humble, young gentleman…
You will be in our heart forever…
Note: I’m publishing a private video, and it reveals the best moments of AK and their friends. AK… you didn’t give me the red velvet cake… keep it for me… for the next time.