25/09/2026
Tribute / Shradhanjali to my late father
THE MAN WHO TAUGHT ME TO STAND TALL AND STAY HUMBLE
A Heartfelt Tribute to My Late Father, Mr. B. N. Lalla Nick Name Bali Dada
On this auspicious day of Anant Chaturdashi, as Lord Ganesha returned to his heavenly abode, He also called you to join him in his abode, Dad.
And perhaps that is why this day will forever carry a bittersweet meaning for me.
Today, I do not want to remember you only with tears.
I want to remember you with gratitude, pride, love—and immense respect.
Dear Dad, my beloved Dada.
As I was growing up, you were my first hero.
My protector.
My teacher.
My guide.
My role model.
Above all, you were my loving father ,and I loved you then, I love you today, and I always will.
I miss you deeply here on this planet, but I carry a quiet belief that perhaps one day, somewhere beyond this journey of life, we will meet again.
From the moment I was born until the day you left this world, you stood by me, guided me, encouraged me and helped shape the person I became.
But your contribution was never limited to our family.
You taught us to be proud of our Sindhi Bhatia heritage and, more importantly, to give something back to our community and society.
You believed that success was not merely about personal achievement—it was about creating an impact that outlives you.
Throughout your life, you took up numerous initiatives in management, community development and social upliftment. You actively participated in company AGM meetings and Rotary Club activities, contributed to the growth of Balkan Ki Bari, Ulhasnagar, and worked tirelessly towards the betterment of society.
You were also among those who played a role in the formation of Daulat Nagar in Thane East, which went on to become one of the significant Sindhi communities in the region.
These were not simply accomplishments.
They were chapters of a legacy.
A legacy built on participation, leadership, community spirit and service.
And perhaps your greatest legacy is not what you built around you, but what you built within us.
You taught me to be proud of who I am—
but never to let pride become arrogance.
You taught me to reach out to people when they needed help, to extend a hand without expecting anything in return, and to understand that true giving begins where expectations end.
You taught me that, in the eyes of God, every human being is equal.
You taught me that compassion matters.
That humility matters.
That kindness matters.
And above everything else, you taught me that love is the greatest force we possess.
You gave me the courage to explore new possibilities and try new things. And when things did not work out, you taught me not to fear failure.
Because sometimes, one closed door is simply an invitation to discover another.
Dad, you left this world—but you did not leave us empty-handed.
You left behind values.
You left behind memories.
You left behind relationships.
You left behind stories.
And most importantly, you left behind a legacy for the younger generations of our family and community to learn from, build upon and carry forward.
On behalf of my entire Lalla family and Biradri, I say: THANK YOU, DAD.
Thank you for being the father you were.
Thank you for being our guide.
Thank you for serving our community.
Thank you for teaching us where we came from—and encouraging us to build where we are going.
Your physical presence may have left us, but your voice, values and vision continue to live through us.
You will always remain my first hero.
I love you with all my heart and soul.
And I will continue to carry your legacy forward.
Forever in our hearts. Forever our Bali Dada. ❤️
J. B. Lalla
A Personal Request to Everyone Who Knew Him
If you ever had the privilege of meeting Mr. B. N. Lalla (Bali Dada), worked with him, interacted with him through community or social activities, attended a meeting with him, or simply shared a memorable moment with him, I would love to hear your story.
Please share your personal experience, memory or photograph with me.
Every story will help us preserve the remarkable legacy of a man who touched many lives.
Lalla
