Jayantibhai's great granddaughters Kimaya Mehta(age 11) and Advika Mehta (age 7) opened the night by singing a special song "ik din bik jaayega maati ke mol" which accurately describes his philiosophy of life. His sister Anila Mehta (from Edinborough, Scotland) humourously added that her brother had "hit a century"! Jayantibhai's granddaughter Komal Samir Sheth (from Los Angeles) also spoke at length about his influence and charity minded nature specially mentioning his favourite thought "bhagwan jeevade em jeevta seekho". Jayantibhai's daughter Reena Suraiya (from Kolkata) with her family and grandson in law Hitesh Sheth (from LA) also came to Mumbai specially for this occasion. Smita Narendra Mehta spoke in Gujarati about how Jayantibhai has led by example in living a full life in every sense of the word.

An avid card player, his cake was specially designed as the Ace and King of hearts as grandson Pranay Mehta spoke for the entire gathering when he called Jayantibhai "the King of our hearts". The evening continued late into the night with family and friends then taking to the dance floor to the tunes of old and new Bollywood songs. Such a unique celebration and evening will be cherished for many years to come. Jayantibhai will also be felicitated at a party at the Hyatt Regency in his hometown of Kolkata on March 24th. His family prays for his continued good health and happiness and that he may continue his good work in the field of charity for many years to come.

(with inputs from the Mehta family)

 

Click here to read more about Jayantibhai’s life and career

 

 

Click here to view more photos