Krishna Murari, (President)
Mahesh C. Mathur, (Sr. Vice- President)
Ajit K. Mathur, (Vice- President)
Shamsher B. Barellia, (Gen. Secretary)
Yogesh Mathur, (Jt. Secretary)
Vishwa Nath Mathur, (Member Finance)
MAB’s Zonal functions
MAB Directory & Website
Academic Award
As you are aware, MAB was so far holding one Annual function inviting members from the entire Mumbai and suburbs. Of late however, attendance in these functions was seen to be gradually declining, mostly due to distances and many not being free on the function date, beside other reasons. In the meantime, Zonal well attended get togethers in MAB’s seven Zones were being organized regularly, at least once every year in each Zone for some time past. It was, however still considered necessary to provide all members some opportunity (alternative to the earlier Annual function) to enable them to have a get together at their convenience. at least once a year.
As a policy innovation therefore, the Managing Committee decided that instead of MAB’s one central Annual Function, the Zonal functions, organized by the respective Zonal Committees will be further developed with some financial assistance from the MAB and cooperation by its Managing Committee members and members from other Zones.
It will be appreciated that this will provide a good opportunity for closer integration of families from other Zones with those in the host Zone, besides expectation of a larger participation of guests from the host Zone itself. Also, those who earlier used to miss our central function as also those who may now happen to miss a function in their own Zone can attend one in another Zone, thus maintaining their link with the Biradri. All these functions will, ipso facto, be taken as de-centralized MAB functions.
Notices for these functions are normally issued via email or by word of mouth by the host Zone to all its members, as also to as many of other Zones as possible. On its part,MAB also forwards these notices via email to as many as possible with a request to attend the function and further convey it by word of mouth to as many as possible.
However, a Central function can always be held as and when necessity for holding it arises, like for fund collection for welfare and charity activities etc.
A largely attended (56 attendees) Joint meeting of MAB Managing Committee and the Zonal Committees was held at Emerald Club, Aarey Milk Colony, on Sunday, 26th August, 2012. The attendees included some invitees as also some who had a keen interest in MAB’s activities and volunteered on their own to participate. With the large attendance and availability of varied opinions and suggestions it was possible to discuss at length some important issues like organizing joint functions with better participation, measures for larger reach to Biradri members, further development of MAB Welfare Trust and its charity activities, etc., as guidance for further action. The idea behind holding Zonal Functions in place of the Central function was also explained in detail to the attendees.
It is a matter of great pleasure and satisfaction that a good number of members from our various Zones have come forward to actively participate in Zonal activities and also to offer their services to the MAB in whatever way needed. MAB thanks and welcome all these enthusiastic persons and is sure that their support and services will be of great help..
3.1. To kick start the above policy decision, our Zone-1 (Colaba, Churchgate, Malabar Hill) and Zone-2 (Worli, Pedder Road, Mahim) came forward and organized jointly an evening get together on Saturday, 10th March, 2012 at Hotel Sea Plaza, Colaba, attended by 56 guests. This has already been reported in our last Newsletter dated 20th July, 2012.
The two Zones are planning to hold their next Joint function in March, 2013.
3.2 Next, our Zone-7 (North Zone, Dahisar to Mira Road) organized their function (a day picnic) on Sunday, 28th October, 2012 at Royal Hill Resort, Vasai, attended by about 150 guests.
3.3 Then, came our Zone-3 (East Zone, Sion, Chembur, New Mumbai, Panvel and beyond) which had their Dewali Milan function at Raheja Complex, Vashi in the evening of Saturday, 17th November, 2012, attended by 126 guests.
3.4. The fourth in line to organize was our Zone-5 (North-East Zone, Ghatkopar to Thane, Kalyan & beyond) which had their picnic on Sunday, 25th November,2012 at Hotel Satkar Residency, Thane, attended by 96 guests.
3.5 The last in this series was an evening function organized by our Zone-6 (North-West Zone, Bandra to Borivli) at Hotel Host Inn, Andheri ( E ) on Sunday, 13th January, 2013, attended by 155 guests
Detailed reports on these functions received from the respective Zonal Committees are attached at Annexure for your information and reading pleasure. Photographs of these functions as sent by the respective Zonal Committees are put on our website under the heading “Events photos” and can be viewed by all.
a) We are happy to state that printing of our new Directory is nearing completion. Smt. Binnu and our Joint Secretary, Shri Yogesh Mathur (Thane) have undertaken the ardous task of packing, address labeling and couriering the Directories to all (500 plus) members as soon as the printed copies are available.
However, it may be stated here that these copies will be couriered at the member’s address as listed with us. In cases of those whose address’s have changed without information to us, the undelivered copies will be retained and the members concerned will have to collect these on their own. In other words, couriering will not be done twice for a member.
b) We are happy to announce that a new item, “MAB Events Photos” has been introduced on our website menu at the left side margin of the opening of our website., http://sites.google.com/site/bombaymathurs This contains photos of important MAB Events received from Zonal Committees and other sources from time to time for member’s viewing pleasure.
c) As you are aware, our Directory is available on the website and is kept updated periodically. Currently it is updated till January, 2013.
We welcome the following who have taken MAB’s Life Membership by paying Rs.1000 each:
i) Smt. Sharad U. Mathur, (NW-133 /Andheri-W) on 26-8-2012
ii) Shri Prateek C. Mathur, (NW-133 B / Andheri-W), on 26-8-2012
iii) Shri Shyamendra Narain /Mrs.Meenakshi, (E-102, /NRI Comp. Nerul) on 17-11-2012
iv) Smt. Seema Mathur Prasad, (W-47, Juhu) on 12-12-2012
iv) Shri Sandeep Singhal / Smt. Rashmi, (NW-179) / Kandivli-E) on 12-12-2012
Annual Membership of Rs. 100 each for the current year (2012-13) was received from the following members during the Zone-3 function held at Vashi (New Mumbai) on 17-11-2013:
i) Shri Himanshu & Smt. Poonam Mathur,(E-41/ Nerul)
ii) Shri Rachit & Smt. Neha sahai, (E-122 / Nerul)
iii) Shri Mukul K. / Smt. Juhi Mathur, (E-58 /Koperkhairane)
iv) Shri Prashant Dayal Mathur / Mrs. Gauri, (E-67 / Nerul)
v) Shri Rohit Mathur / Mrs.Tanisha, (E-123 /Khatghar)
We acknowledge with thanks receipt of following contributions towards the Trust’s Corpus Fund:
i) Rs. 5000 from Smt. Ruby & Shri Chetan Mathur (NW-133 A /Andheri-W)
ii) Rs. 2001 from Smt. Meehna & Shri Sanjay Mathur,(E-94 / NRI Comp.,New Mumbai)
With the above additions, the total collection for the Trust till date stands as Rs.251359 only
i) We acknowledge with thanks receipt of a contribution of Rs. 5000 from Smt. Archna & Shri Manoj Mathur,(NE-45A /Powai) towards expenses for MAB function.
ii) We are happy to announce that a new Mandha has been donated by Smt. Anuradha & Capt. Deepak Lal of Powai for use by Mumbai Mathurs. It is kept at the residence of Smt. Prabha Mathur at Andheri-E (Mob: 9820194007, em: prabha_mat01@yahoo.co.in) and can be availed of by prior appointment with her. Our sincere thanks to Anuradhaji & Captain Sahib for this thoughtful gesture.
Members who have still not filled and furnished their MAB Membership form are requested to kindly do so at their earliest so that the Data-base job be undertaken without further delay. Forms can be downloaded from our website or obtained from any of our Managing Comm.,or Zonal Comm.,member.
This book can be had of the author, Smt. Saroj S. Bahadur, 148-B, Madhuban Apts., Hill Road, Worli Seaface, Worli,Mumbai – 400018.
Ph: 2493 5367 / Mob: 9320935367 / em id: bahadurshivraj@rediffmail.com
This information is furnished here in response to frequent enquiries we receive about the book not only from local Mathurs but also from elsewhere in the country and abroad. Through this Newsletter posted on our website outsiders too can avail of this information.
The “Madho Lal” Academic Award, sponsored through MAB by the Late Shri N.M. Mathur Sahib of Bandra-W (the commitment now being honored by his worthy sons, S/Shri Subodh & Nimesh) for year 2011-12 went to Ms. Paridhi, (d/o Smt. Neena & Shri M.K. Mathur of Anushaktinagar, Chembur) for having secured admission to MBBS course in MIMER Medical College, Talegaon (Maharashtra)
There were no other applications for any of the other announced sponsored awards.
Happy marriages begin when we marry the one we love
And they blossom when we love the one we married
Our heartiest congrats and best wishes to the newlyweds and their families for the following weddings:
1. Kum. Neha, d/o Smt. Veena & Shri Sunil K.Mathur, (E-104 / Chembur) to Mohit, s/o Shri O.P.Mathur & Late Smt. Renuka Mathur at Delhi on 30-6-2012.
2. Kum. Priyanka, d/o Smt. Sulbha & Shri Vinod K.Mathur, (E-115 / Nerul) to Dr. Rohit Chandra,s/o Dr.(Mrs.) Manju & Dr. Pradeep Chandra (of USA) at Gurgaon on 30-12-2012.
Kahi(n) door jab din dhhal jaye
Our heartfelt condolences to the members of the bereaved families and prayers for peace for the departed souls of the following who left for their heavenly abode:
1. Shrii J.N.Tawakley (NE-29 / Ghatkopar ( E ), on 13-9-2012. It is recalled that the late Shri Tawakley was one of our old Life Members and will long be remembered for his generosity and help from time to time in
making MAB’s functions a success.
2. Shri Dinesh Thakur, (NW-37 / Andheri (W) on 20-9-2012.
3. Smt. Kanti Mathur, wife of Shri G.L.Mathur, (E-34/ Chembur) on 10-10-2012 at Mumbai
4. Smt. Vimla, wife of Shri Suresh C. Mathur, (C-33/ Mahim) at Delhi on 21-10-201
5. Smt. Laxmi, mother of Shri Raghav Mathur,(E-69/Nerul) at Newi Mumbai on 29-12-2012
6. Smt. Sushila, mother of Shri S.K. Mathur (NW-117 / Andheri-W) and Shri M.K. Mathur, (E-53/Anushaktinagar) at Jaipur on 31-12-2012.
Annexures: 1. Zonal Function’s reports.
Zone 1 & 2 function held on 10-3-2012 (As already reported in our last Newsletter of July, 2012)
MAB’s Zone-1 (South Zone) & Zone-2 (Central) had their Zonal get together on Saturday, 10th March, 2012 at Hotel Sea Palace, Colaba, followed by a sumptuous (contributory) dinner. It was a function organized for the first time by the Zonal Committees and provided a lively forum for the members of the Zones and their families to meet with each other.
The function was attended by 56 persons which included some from other Zones too, adding to the charm of the occasion. We thank the members of the Zones for extending their cooperation to the organizers and making the function a great success and also look forward to their continued support in future.
Zone – 7 (North Zone, covering areas from Vasai to Mira Road) function held on 28-10-2012
28th October, 2012 indeed was a day to remember for MAB Zone 7 and the members of other zones who had turned up to add flair to the event with their gracious presence. We had gathered at Royal Hill Resort, Vasai to enjoy a day picnic with the members of MAB Zone- 7 and other zones. About 150 members present at the event, made it a success.
Members enjoyed the theme park and cultural events organized by S/Smt. Mukti Mathur, Preeti Mathur and Manisha Mathur. The host for the cultural event was Mayank Mathur. Programs started with Ganpati vandanda, followed by ghazal sung by Prabha Mathur, special tribute paid to the Late, legendry Shri Mukesh by Mathuresh Sherry (Kandivali) and Mukesh Mathur (Juhu) and a parody sung by Rajan Mathur (Kandivali) were the highlights of the event. A motivational speech by Shri. Satish Chandra (Vashi) created a feeling of greatness and brotherhood we Mathurs possess. The cultural event ended up with 3 rounds of Antakshri and a game of Housie. A proper management of meals and drinks served along with the fun we had at the cultural event will remain an unforgettable memory among the members who hope to continue it as years pass.
Zone-3 (East Zone, covering areas from Sion, Chembur, New Mumbai, Panvel) Dewali get together function held on 17-3-2013
1. The evening function, attended by a total 126 guests (including 20 from other Zones) went off very well, though it had to be kept as a low key one due to the sad demise of Shri Balasaheb Thackery hours before the event time. For a while it was debated whether to take the risk of going ahead with the function in apprehension of possible social or political back lash due to the charged atmosphere. However, the organizers took a bold decision to take a cautious, calculated step to hold the function, but without much fanfare, even under the uncertain conditions.
The function was eventually held as scheduled, though without a mike or any decorative settings etc. In addition, quite a few well prepared and rehearsed stage items by our local talents (specially some group items prepared by Smt. Meena Mathur of NRI Complex, Nerul) had to be regretfully abandoned.
Those who came all the way to attend the function even under difficult traffic conditions prevailing in the city, making the event a success, deserve our great appreciation and thanks. That was the spirit, the zeal and enthusiasm shown by these individuals. Some 15 guests who had promised to attend could not do so due to the disturbed conditions in the city mentioned above.
The programme was ably compered by Mrs Rekha Mathur (Vashi) who also introduced the new members and guests from other zones, besides conducting cultural activities as much as possible to keep the morale and enthusiasm high of all the young participants who had laboreosly prepared items for the show.
The Veg. & Non-Veg. food and snacks served were appreciated by all. It would have been much better but for the unforseen turn of events, as mentioned above.
2. Our sincere thanks are due to the following for valuable assistance rendered in the function as follows:
a) Mrs. Sharda Chandra (Vashi), Mrs. Manjula & shri Lalit Mathur (Anushaktynagar) for managing the Reception & Registration counters, getting MAB Membership forms filled up and collecting Annual / Life Membership fee for MAB.
b) Mrs. Vibha Mathur (Koperkhairane) and Mrs. Anju Mathur (Vashi) for manning the coupons counter .
c) Shri Shymendra Narain / Mrs. Meenakshi, (E-102/NRI Comp. Nerul) ) who took MAB’s Life Membership took MAB’s Life Membership by paying the fee o Rs. 1000.
3. Sponsorship: We gratefully acknowledge and sincerely appreciate the following sponsorships and thank the respective sponsors for their generosity and kind gesture:
a) Smt. Sulbha & Shri Vinod K. Mathur, (Nerul) for a cash donation of Rs. 10,000 towards function expenses.
b) Smt. Meena & Shri Sanjay Mathur (NRI Comp. Nerul) for sponsoring free cold drinks for all guests
c) Smt. Sharda & Shri Satish Chandra for providing gifts to all children present.
d) Smt. Indu & Shri Krishna Murari,(Panvel) for providing carry-home sweets packets (one for each attending family) as Dewali gift
In addition, we also acknowledge receipt of assistance of Rs.6,000 in cash from MAB as their contribution towards the function. Last but not the least it was your inspiration guidance and untiring efforts of Shri Satish Chandra in contacting members from our as well as other zones and also for arranging the venue at such a short notice.
Zone-5 (NE Zone, covering Ghatkopar to Kalyan) Dewali get together held on 25-11-2012
Diwali get together was organised by NE Zone on 25th Nov 2012 in the A/C Comfort at banquet hall of hotel Satkar Residency Thane , between 12.00 PM to 4.00 PM
The function started with Bhajans and songs by Mrs Saroj Mathur ,Mrs Mukta Mathur , Mrs Prabha Mathur ,Mrs Neeti Mathur and Mrs Archana Mathur in their sweet melodious voice .Mrs Needhi and Miss Preeti Mathur did the compeering and managed the carefully selected games in which all age group biradri members participated. There were excellent dance performances by Miss Gunjan Mathur , Miss Arunika Mathur and Mrs Needhi Mathur .
Mr Sandeep Mathur and Mr Vinay Mathur tirelessly managed the registration counter . Hot Veg and Non Veg starters along with cold / hard drinks were served, followed by sumptuous, tasty veg. / non-veg lunch which liked by one and all. A round of Tambola by Mr Anuj Mathur marked the end of the function.
a) From North East Zones : 76
b) From other Zones : 20 Total : 96
Sponsorships: The Zonal Committee is grateful to the sponsors for their generous help, as follows:
1. Smt.Archna & Shri Manoj Mathur (Powai) for a donation of Rs.5000 towards function expenses
2.Smt.Binnu & Shri Yogesh mathur (Thane) for a donation of Rs. 5000 for function expenses.
3. Smt. Renu & Shri Sushil K.Mathur (Powai) for a donation of Rs. 2000 for gifts to children
Apart from the above, the Zonal Comm. thankfully received a financial assistance of Rs. 6000 from the MAB. Special thanks from Zonal Comm. are also due to Smt. Renu Mathur & Shri Arun Mathur for arranging the function venue at concessional rates. A round of Tambola conducted by Mr Anuj Mathur marked the grand finale of the function.
Zone-6 (NW -Bandra to Borivli) - New Year Function held on 13-1-2013
Venue - Banquet Hall, Host Inn International Hotel near Leela Hotel, Marol, Andheri., from 11a.m.,to 4 p.m., attended by about 155 guests
The AC hall beckoned with banners with Happy Sankranti and Happy New Year. Colourful balloons and patangs gave a festive look.Mrs.Ruby Mathur & Mrs.Umesh Mathur were ready with their warm welcome and haldi kumkum thalis, gajras, til ladoos and sindoor ki dibiya for the suhagan's. (sponsored by them) The tone was set.
Sumptuous service of juices, soft drinks, veg/non-veg starters began as members started pouring in from as far as Mira Road, New Mumbai, Thane, Borivili, Nerul, Parel, Byculla, Worli and closer home from Bandra,Powai, Kandivili, Malad and Andheri, much to our delight.
e Registration counter was ably managed by S/Shri Mudit Mathur, Awadh Kishore and Rakesh Dayal after the name badges and coupons had been put in place by Atul Mathur and his very enthusiastic and supportive boys Nikhil & Akhil. Namita and Neha (Andheri West) had painstakingly planned some rocking innovative games which required teams of boys and girls to perform impromptu dances generating a lot of enthusiasm team work and creativity. Fashion show, cat walk by aspiring models, our own betis and bahus were also one of the team games. Namrata assisted in handing out the prizes while Chetan held forth the mike and audience intermittently introducing the new and old members alike with Rakesh Dayal (who also got the venue at concessional rates) adding his bit.
We also had on the spot dances by some talented tiny tots motivated by the continuous feet tapping music played by the disk jockey. Gifts and music was sponsored by our S.S (staunch supporter) Sushil Mathur (Powai), a pillar behind our cultural activities.
It was non stop hungama from the word GO! The presence of 155 persons including 15, 75 year plus buzurg who were our honoured guests, it was truly heartening and encouraging.All this fun and frolic as well as a tattoo wala and a magic show with live pigeons and finally housie conducted by Chetan kept everyone glued to their seats.
Lunch was sumptuous including traditional Mathur kadhi chawal and other delicacies
Thanks to the team effort of zonal committee members, presence of managing committee, and sub zonals who are always a continued source of encouragement and support. A very successful reunion of Mathur families clamouring for more.
Our next function: In response to the enthused response we are planning a cultural programme end of April as exams finish and vacations are about to begin. Please organize your holiday reservations accordingly, we want your participation and presence.
Sunday, 28th April, 2013 afternoon 2pm-5pm at AC hall Matunga West
For another festive celebration by the youth for the youth. PLease be there.
Children fancy dress competition 0-06 years and 06year - 12years
please contact the following:
Namita Namrata Archana - 9820825207 9892988747 9867718538
imnams@gmail.com namimathur@yahoo.com archanamathur68@yahoo.com
Meena Sangeeta Preeti - 9323076006 9322885856 9819833872
meena14mathur@yahoo.com rajnishmathur1962@yahoo.com drmathur@hotmail.com
Mrs. Anuradha and Capt.Deepak Lal of A-2103, Lucerne Lake Home, Phase III, Powai, have donated a new beautifully crafted Mandha, for the use of Mathur families. We gratefully acknowledge his gracious donation. It is kept at my residence: Chandan Vihar, Dr. Charat Singh Colony, M.V. Cross Road. Andheri (East), Mumbai 400 093.
Prabha Mathur / 98201 94007 / prabha_mat01@yahoo.co.in