Mid-Day

A talented harpist enthralled the guests and an enormous buffet spread offering a wide variety of global specialties was much appreciated.

Gulshan Arora with Dilip Kumar and Saira Banu

Sushilkumar Shinde and Jeetendra

An AV made for the occasion saw loyal patrons including Jeetendra, Amitabh Bachchan, Prem Chopra, Rakesh Roshan among others, congratulating them on the occasion. Guests like Arzan and Khushnuma Khambatta, Anu Malik, Ramesh Sippy and others were seen enjoying the hospitality.

Randhir Kapoor

Prem Chopra with wife Uma

Gul Advani, chairman of the hotel popped open the bubbly on the stage. A santoor performance by Rahul Sharma brought the evening to an exciting finish. Gulshan Arora, senior vice president, Sun-n-Sand Hotel said, “This has been a long journey for us and I would like to congratulate our employees and patrons who have helped us achieve this milestone.”

Kiron and Gul Advani raise a toast. Pics/Satyajit Desai

Ryena and Rajesh Advani

Rahul Sharma

Rajesh Advani, managing director, Sun-n-Sand thanked the hotel’s patrons and said, “Last week, we celebrated my father’s 75th birthday and today we celebrate our hotel’s 50th anniversary.” Cheers to that!