In pictures: Royal Calcutta Golf Club swings into 2024 with sizzle and style!
The 194-year-old club marked the tee-rific turn of the year with an intimate gathering, top music artistes and a dazzling display of fireworks
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Vedant Karia |
Published 01.01.24, 06:13 PM
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The Royal Calcutta Golf Club (RCGC) was the place to be, as friends and family gathered at the world’s oldest golf club outside the British Isles, to bid adieu to 2023 and usher in 2024 with sparks. The 31st Nite celebration was presented by Johnnie Walker Refreshing Mixer, in association with My Kolkata
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The night began with the enchanting voice of Pune’s probashi boy, Prateek Bhaduri. ‘This is my sixth gig in Kolkata, and the energy at RCGC was amazing. We Bengalis have music in our soul, and I could feel the audience elevating my set,’ said Prateek
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‘How many fans of retro Bollywood?’ Prateek asked. This girl gang enthusiastically raised their hands, before grooving to 'I am a Disco Dancer'
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Taking the stage next was Kolkata-based DJ Shakey with his foot-tapping beats. From Chhaiyya Chhaiyya to Kudi Gujarat Di, he belted out banger after banger
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“I am in Kolkata, the city of joy, to celebrate NYE after a long time… lovely people, music and food here at RCGC,” said actress Paoli Dam, looking simple and stylish in black
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The men at the helm were Nirmal Agarwal and (right) Siddhartha Kapoor, who were the conveners for entertainment and food respectively. ‘Our goal was to create an intimate and classy experience for our members. It has been gratifying to see the event come together, exactly as we had envisioned it,’ they said.
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These ladies obliged with the hook step when Prateek sang the opening notes of 'London Thumakda'. Pssst: Did you know that ‘hook’ also means a kind of golf shot?
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Trilochan Singh and wife Saroj broke into some bhangra when DJ Shakey played AP Dhillon’s Brown Munde. “The ambience, food, music and vibe were rocking. The camaraderie between members added a Royal touch to the RCGC spirit,” said Trilochan
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The Shah and Lohia families have been spending New Year’s Eve together at RCGC for years, and despite many members staying abroad, they try to make it back during the festival season. “RCGC is our go-to spot for NYE, given that our families became friends through golf,” said (centre) Abhiroop Lohia, an MBA student at Cornell University
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As the clock struck midnight, the sky lit up with an elaborate fireworks show!
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Those on the dance floor embraced each other and the New Year, while this group of gentlemen raised a toast to 2024
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The party had an elaborate menu from Don Giovanni’s, including favourites like Dragon Roll, Delhi Butter Chicken, Dal Bukhara, and Jalebi
