Rustom Baug’s centenary celebrations commenced with a jashan and appreciation of the largesse of its founder Jerbai Wadia
Text: Farrokh Jijina Photos: Zal Cassinath and Sarosh Daruwalla
They are only a decade or so younger than the Baug they reside in. Nine nonagenarians and one 100-year-old resident of Rustom Baug (RB) were felicitated at the kickoff to the colony’s year-long centenary celebrations on January 14, 2023. Some of the home-bound seniors were felicitated at their respective residence. The evening’s program included a jashan and a fun fair with stalls put up by seniors. The Baug, with 32 buildings comprising 349 flats currently housing around 320 families, had been established by Wadia family matriarch Jerbai in memory of her predeceased son Rustom. A brief note on the events......