And hence Tupu Babu got married.

When the world was engrossed in Prince William and Kate's nuptial rites,I and a few of us were actually part of something which were even larger(at least in our very own realm) than the Royal wedding taking place in London. It was our very own Tupu Babu's(Aniruddha) marriage.

The earliest memory of this giant that I have is that of a bonsai Dilbert. He was a brilliant student but always susceptible to other's leg pulling! What surprised me and annoyed me too was that both of us were short a group of people who could play with us,because all the other blokes of our age were busy studying in the evenings too,so that they could catch up with Andy.

But as all great men does,we turned this handicap into our advantage. And hence we became the pioneers of "Chaad Cricket"(rooftop cricket).

Due to a variety of reasons Andy was always in the forefront in the popularity ratings among friends. I guess the reason was,it was very easy to pull his leg. On one such occasion he literally did try to pull off my whole set of hairs on my head.

Time passed and Andy joined college. There his popularity reached new heights. Heights that even the modern superstars can only dream of(among their fans). Andy was rechristened.And his legend grew.But as with all superstars,he yearned for privacy. And at times when he was denied this privacy,his frustrations manifested in violent outbursts.But these were mere aberrations. Andy was our star.The megastar. The cynosure of attraction among us.

And hence it was no surprise,that when he announced his imminent marriage,our friend's group went into a frenzy. It was a momentous occasion for us. The star among us was going to get married.People had hours long discussion about how to irritate this gentle giant.

Saikat and Suhel came with this "brilliant idea" of gifting me by wrapping me within a carton. And yes there would be pores to allow me to breathe. And the moment Andy unwrapped the box I would come out with a vuvuzela and play it right in front of his ears. But as luck would have it,we did not find a suitable carton. Instead I was just gift wrapped and presented.

And yes our star is now a much married man. I wish him luck. But I guess we all know,including him,that the leg pulling will go on. And he will be our star.

Best of luck mate.

Some of Andy's marriage snaps: