Lucknow: Lucknow Connection Worldwide (LCWW) hosted a magnificent and soul-stirring evening titled “Hum Hindustani” at the Savoy Banquet Hall, Gomtinagar, Lucknow. The program commenced with a graceful Ganesh Vandana performed by Madhu Srivastava, followed by the collective rendition of the National Anthem by all present—filling the hall with an air of devotion and patriotism.
Founder of LCWW, Sunil Mishra, extended his heartfelt wishes on the occasion and congratulated the team for the successful event. In his message, he remarked that such evenings—rooted in the spirit of the motherland—serve as a reminder of our cultural and emotional heritage.
The highlight of the event was the grand honouring of four decorated military officers—Brigadier Amulya Mohan, Commandant Rajendra Nath, Colonel Anil Ahuja, and Lt. Col. AGK Singh. Brigadier Mohan moved the audience by sharing his wartime memories from the 1962 India-China war and paid tribute to valorous soldiers like Subedar Darshan Singh and Major Dubey. The gathering burst into thunderous applause when Comdt. Rajendra Nath rendered the iconic patriotic song “Rang De Basanti Chola.” Colonel Ahuja enchanted everyone with a nostalgic mouth organ performance of “Gaadi Bula Rahi Hai.” Lt. Col. AGK Singh, along with singer Madhumita Raksit, added a romantic touch to the evening with the duet “Tumhari Nazron Mein.”
Recognizing exceptional talent, Kavita Mishra was felicitated with the ‘Achiever of the Month’ title for her book “Kavita Tu Kya Hai…”. Young talents Aiman Javed and Aman Javed were celebrated as Rising Stars, while Kavyanjali Singh Chauhan and Daksh Tandon from SR Global School were awarded the ‘Meritorious Student Award’.
Adding a touch of international flair, Anurag Srivastava and his family—visiting from Guyana, South America—were invited and honoured on stage as International Members, symbolizing LCWW’s growing global footprint.
The event also featured a medley of vibrant cultural performances. Singers like Navneet Bhasin, Madhumita Raksit, D.K. Mukesh, Namrata Mishra, Ila Gupta, Rakesh Lalwani, Rahul Pandey (“Jahan Daal Daal Par Sone Ki Chidiya…”), and Raman Srivastava (“Kar Chale Hum Fida…”) cast a musical spell. Rajendra Singh Pawar and his team gave a captivating dance performance that became a showstopper. A variety of group dances, songs, and ramp walks brought dynamic energy to the stage.
LCWW members participated enthusiastically in the ramp walk segment as well. The participants included Anuradha Tandon, Anju Yadav, Mamta Asthana, Chhaya Saxena, Saroj Bilonia, Rekha Kohli, Anvita Manish, Shama Siddiqui, Priyanka Pandey, Madhu Srivastava, Pradeep Shukla, Naveen Kohli, Rajendra Pawar, Rahul Pandey, and Rajiv Saxena. Among the winners declared by the judges were Naveen Kohli (First Prize), Rekha Kohli (Second Prize), Rajendra Pawar (Third Prize), and Mamta Asthana (Consolation Prize).
The celebration also joyfully acknowledged the birthdays and wedding anniversaries of members. These included birthdays of Neerja Shukla, Dr. S.K. Gupta, and Shama Siddiqui, and wedding anniversaries of Priyanka–Rahul Pandey, Anju Yadav–Samay Kushwaha, Vivek–Neena Shukla, Mamta Asthana, and Anamika–Pawan Suri.
The evening was anchored with poise and charm by Rashmi Mishra and Rahul Pandey, while the responsibility of prize distribution was taken up by Rajiv Saxena, Chhaya Saxena, and admin Kailash Kumar Srivastava. The event concluded with a delicious dinner served to all attendees, marking the end of a memorable, patriotic, and joy-filled gathering.
