Picture Perfect Message Contest

Theme: Heartfelt Message - By Khyaal Club Members

Here are the shortlisted entries from the 'Picture Perfect Messages' contest, where Khyaal Club members shared heartfelt messages alongside treasured black-and-white photos of their loved ones, which they brought to life using the Memory Lane feature of Khyaal App.

Haridas P.

To My Eternal Love...
Two decades have passed, yet it feels like yesterday,
Your love still lingers, untouched by time’s sway.
The world may have moved, but I stand here still,
Holding onto the love that no fate could kill.
We fought the odds, we choose our way,
Through storms and fire, we found our stay.
When you spoke of your battles, your silent pain,
I knew I would choose you, again and again.
You hide your struggles behind a gentle smile,
But I saw the sorrow you carried all the while.
Oh, how I wish I could have lightened your load,
Taken your fears, your worries untold.
I thought we had time, more laughter, more dreams,
But fate had its way, tearing us at the seams.
I’d give anything for one more embrace,
To feel your warmth, to touch your face.
Yet, I know, my love, you wait for me,
Beyond the stars, where souls roam free.
And when my time comes, I know I will see, Your arms wide open, welcoming me.
Till then, I live with the love you gave,
Carrying your memory, strong and brave.
You are my light, my heart’s refrain,
Forever and always, through joy and pain.
When someone that you love becomes a memory,
that memory becomes a treasure.."

Binita Shah

Dear Shailesh,
We have hardly been expressive about our feelings. We have been busy raising children and achieving milestones. But now, as we find ourselves more time to spend with each other, I find it more fulfilling. I always loved how you made sure of planning trips, dinners, and movies because that's where we would have quality time.

This photo reminded me of our Mahabaleshwar trip that you planned as a surprise for me (when surprise trips were not that common and they were a big deal), and I couldn't express how happy I was. We've been together through thick and thin in life. We've tried to find smiles and happiness in every little moment just like this picture, and here I've made the memory colourful. I hope you like it.

Prabhjeet Kaur Chandok

My dearest Papaji,
I know you are in heaven, sitting in the feet of your Guru singing his praises ,as you did here, making us also join you many times. We were fortunate to have you as a father who showered all his love on us but at the same time inculcated the values of life in us. I feel proud to have been born to an army man ,who fought for the nation in World War 2. I would like to be reborn as your daughter every time.
Your loving daughter.

Harshvadan Shah

Dear Ushma,
You remember this incident when you plucked this flower from Kashmir garden and when you saw that I was angry at you as it was not allowed to pluck the flower.
You made such an innocent face that I couldn't tell you much and on seeing your face I melted and couldn't scold you.
So I have given the title to this photo"INNOCENT CULPRIT".
As a kid you were a Playful troublemaker. You used to enjoy teasing, joking, or playing pranks on others, often with a wink and a smile and used to make such an innocent face that nobody could doubt you. Now you are married and far from us and I miss those days. This Photo is Black & White, but Memories are Colourful.

Asha Aggarwal

You (My late spouse Mr. Arun) left the world too early all of a sudden on 23rd January 2010 at 2.20 am leaving us alone. I couldn't imagine a life without you. Kran and Shreya were studying at that time. I went into depression and had to be hospitalized as I could not sleep for many days. Then I went to Brahmakumari's Ashram at Mount Abu. It changed my life. I can see your smart happy face and can hear your laughter. With your heavenly blessings, Karan is now an I.P.S officer as you always dreamt him to be riding in a red light car. Shreya is the No. 1 dietician of the country. She has more than 20 diet clinics all over the country and internationally. I always felt you were not with us in these happy moments. You struggled to bring them up. We miss you, love you. I always feel you are always with us.

Nafisa Mansoor

Look at the Divine Pious Flawless soul in my and my family's life....My JIJAJI, My CO FATHER....

Jiju, soon after your marriage with my pious soul sister, our life changed. Hand to mouth feed turned head to toe fully flourished. You furnished our house, decorated us with good clothes and ornaments, admitted us to the best renowned English medium school and gave us all the facilities that we needed.You made my dream come true. Within months you made life turn topsi-turvy. You took me to amazing monumental places. It's because of you that I learnt extra curricular activities like volleyball, ncc, swimming, competitions etc. You found a very good match for me. And I remember the royal function arranged for me. Above all, I earnestly remember how you wiped my tears and confirmed the costly gold set in marriage. It's one of the best fatherly incidents. You both are "real angels in my life". But lo!!! With a heavy painful heart I throb "you are no more by my side". I will miss you till my last breath. You are embarked in my heart which is immortal. The experiences and memories touch my inner heart. Believe me jiju, mama papa would always tell me " beta, you may not remember us always but please don't forget your Jijaji and sister for a moment.

Sunita Singla

The first time I opened my eyes, when I came into this world, you were my life and I was your joy.You were and are my everything and I was your existence.Your sacrifice, love and care have made me what I am today.I owe my existence, my achievements and everything I have only to you.I cherish every moment of my life spent with you, your selfless love and care.You were and are my world and I am grateful for your efforts to make me a good human being and good soul, teaching me to be helpful and not harm anyone.When I cried you were sad and worried and when I laughed you were overjoyed.When I was in pain you were in more pain.We shared a beautiful bond and were emotionally attached.I was blessed to have you both as my parents, for all the affection and care you showered on me all your life.You are and will always be in my heart and memories throughout my life.This picture holds a special place in my heart, to see you both together.I miss you both and will always.Nobody can replace you and I thank God for giving me such wonderful parents.

Jaskamal Kaur

Lilly and Billy,
That's the title for my story today.

Till my marriage we were inseparable playing, singing together all the time after school, sharing a lovely bond of our relationship

She is my best childhood friend named Billy. Our uncle used to tease us saying (Lilly and Billy... Tum kaise milli). She was a very lively, charming and talkative girl while I was shy and quiet but still we shared a very strong bond. Those were the days of our happiness and togetherness as we used to play games, read children's books like chanda mama, comics, sing songs in our loud voice playing Antakshri, making paper boats in the rainy season, flying kites on the festival of Lodhi and Basant, going for long walks, watching movies and above all celebrating with our Gudde Guddi ki marriage, what were we not doing... Laughing heartily on trivial jokes. Those were the days of our best childhood memories. Still that relationship between us is maintained but we are far away from each other because of our busy schedule in our married life and don't meet often just a little chit chat on our phone.

One of the beautiful gazal of Jagjit Singh...
Wo kaagaz ki kashti
Wo barish ka pani..
Reminds me of our golden era and brings tears to my eyes.
I miss my friend and love her a lot.
May she live long!!

Veena Sharma

Dear 24 year old Veena, feel proud of yourself as in spite of so many unbearable pains, you never compromised with values given by parents. Fulfilled all duties without judging or expecting from others. Now at this age I am healthy energetic and enjoying every moment of life. Many of my friends relatives appreciate and feel motivated from my attitude towards life as I came out as a winner and stronger.

Smita Bhatambrekar

माझ्या डिअर अँड निअर मैत्रिणींनो!हा फोटो आपल्या सेकंड इयर सेंड ऑफ चा आहे ना!मी कॉलेज सोडून जात होते दुसऱ्या कॉलेज ला आणि आपण आपला group वेगळा होतोय म्हणून विरहाच्या भावनेने खूप रडलो होतो एकमेकींच्या गळ्यात पडून, आठवतेय का? जीवन प्रवासात बेचाळीस वर्षानंतर माझी फक्त यातल्या मीराशी भेट होते कारण ती माझी मामेबहीण आहे ना! पण बाकीच्या तुम्ही कुठे आहात काही माहित नाही! कुठे आहात तुम्ही? मी social मीडियावर तुमाला शोधेन. मात्र मीराला तुमच्या बद्दल नक्की माहित असेल. पुन्हा भेट झाली तर मीराला मी विचारेन तुमचा पत्ता, आणि आपण पुन्हा एकदारियुनियन करूया नक्की. तुम्ही जिथे कुठे आहात तिथे खुश आहात ना? तुमचे कुटुंब, पती, मुलबाळ, नातवंडे यांनी भरलं गोकुळ असेल अशी आशा करते. पुन्हा भेटूया. तुम्हालाही माझी आठवण येत असेल कारण या फोटोची एकेक कॉपी तुमच्याकडेही आहेच ना! मी हा फोटो खयाल मेमरी लेन मधून कलर करून घेतला आहे. आणि हा फोटो तुम्हाला शोधून, पाठवणार आहे. Goodbye