The gala event was hosted by CH Editorial Board-Pu Kempth Shaii,
Pu Thanggoulien and Pu Nehtinthang Haokip and the exclusive V.V.I.P. guests
included prominent people from all walks of life, ranging from world renowned
poets to socialites, few amongst them were Shri Paothang f/o Christina
Nemlalchawi, Bebem Khongsai sis/o Thanggoulien, Amin Haokip, Letminlun
Haokip and Nuom Haokip-ace photographer with The
Times of CH.
The glittering ceremony commenced with the Lighting of Diya by Pu L. Letkhomang Haokip, founder
Campus Huilhi. Unfortunately, he was reported to have burnt his finger
accidentally while lighting but those seated in the front row heaved a sigh of
relief on knowing that 'it was nothing serious'. Mentioned may be
made here that CH-'Medicin Sans Frontier' (Doctors without Border) were put on standby in
case someone in the crowd get a stroke as emotions were invariably high during
such CH event.
It was then followed by CH protégé Ng. Kimrose Vaiphei's soulful
rendition of CH Anthem "Campus
Huilhi'n inung khom ui" all
the people gathered were seen standing in "savdhan" position, with bated breath and misty
eyed. One of CH celebs, Christina was quoted as saying "Without my knowledge, tears
were building up in my eyes. It was very emotional, especially, for someone
like me who had already left the campus".
Pu Thanggoulien a.k.a CH Rajinikanth,
in a matter of secs afterward, enthralled the crowd with his hard hitting
presentation on CH-Through the Ages and
thanked its partners in India and abroad through thick and thin, trials and
temptations. Pu Nehtinthang then, spoke at length about CH-Problems and
Challenges Ahead and requested all its shareholders to continue
investing in CH. Pu Kempth Shaii joined the bandwagon by unleashing his quirky
jokes and banter, charming all the ladies present 'in the house', he also thanked
the Jury members of CH Oopsy Rosy Award 2011 for their unbiased and impartial
decisions.
"All said and (now) dance" thundered Kempth at the end of his speech and requested CH StepUp choreographer Ng. Cecilia to take
centre stage. She jumped at the offer, with both hands, "but on one
condition" she said. The condition was Kempth and Thang had to
shake their stiff leg with her. The Editor-duo was taken aback but they took up
the challenge. Their impromptu jig set the stage on fire even the V.V.I.P
guests were seen jiving and waving their hands, to the dance steps. However,
after the program, Thanggoulien was upset for not being called out to show his
dancing skills. However, it was learnt that, it was said in a lighter vein and
all was well.
CH was and is never short of talents and this claim was fomented
by the deadly duo, going by the stage name CH
Rockstar, Tong and John, they
were a threat to many rock-bands in India and elsewhere abroad and had amassed
a large fan following not only in India and abroad but also in the jungles of
JNU among the comrades. Despite the news of lofty offers knocking at their door
every now and then from various Music Company and Recording Studio they stick
to CH. Then, P.P. Bus band-Aalhing and Min soothed the audience by their all
time hit song "P.P.
Bus". The crowds outside made their peace with the security guards
when they heard their melodious song. After they put down their guitar the
audience, both inside and outside, were heard chanting "Once more" but due to time constraint Program
Co-ordinator and Event Management manager had to decline.
After that, the audience were taken by a big surprise with the
announcement of CH Oopsy Rosy
Award and then , one by one,
each CH celeb along with the hand-picked guest were called upon the stage,
walking, hand in hand together, to announce the winner and give away the
respective award. At the word of mouth "Can
we have the nominations, please?" from CH celeb, accompanying the
guest, a projector animated the screen with video clips of the contenders. The winners
were announced by the guest amid thunderous applause within and the blaring
whistles from outside. Shri Paothang in his husky bari-tone pronounced "Al...fonsa" who was the winner of 'Social Network-lite''. The
Times of CH, in its morning edition, the following day listed that as CH- 'Kodak
Moment of The Night' with the following words- “it will be forever
remembered in the days to come”.
The Awards were instituted by CH in collaboration with its founder
and were given in over 27 categories to honor (ridicule at the same time)
members of CH family in their untiring, self-less effort in staying afloat, in
the limelight and through public scrutiny. The winners in each category were awarded 'Midas-fork' trophy, which
was the first of its kind in the history of Award Ceremony in the world. The
panel of judges for the Awards were: Dr. Paokholal Haokip, Asst. Prof., Pondicherry
University, Dr. Hoineilhing Sitlhou, Asst. Prof., Hyderabad University, Shri.
Ronald Thangeo, Lecturer, Moirang College, Smt. Kimneilhing Haokip, Research
Scholar, NEHU and Shri. T. Amir Kuki, Peon, Karamchari Association, JNU (CH
anonymous fans).
Below here is CH Oopsy Rosy Awards 2011 winners and the category
in which they won, by two-third majority of popular vote.
1. Million Rupee Baby: D Cecilia Haokip
1. Million Rupee Baby: D Cecilia Haokip
2. Siesta Ki Jawani: Cate Touthang
3. Slam Dunk Millionaire: Kimneijou Rosy Lotjem
4. The Quote- Mother: Neneo Haokip
5. Highway To Her: Theim Kipgen
6. Ms. Confusionality: Bibi Kipgen
7. She Bake To Differ: Christina Nemlalchawi
8. Social Network-lite: Alphonsa Lhingboi
9. Lady Keen: Hevah Sitlhou
10. Rocket Singh, Salesperson of The Year: Aalhing Kipgen
11. Ms. Haley's Comet: Chongboi Haokip
12. Ms. Oops-ophilic: Kimrose Vaiphei
13. Ms. Habibi-lity: KýmSàràh Tøútháñg
14. Ms. India Elsewhere: Marykim Haokip
15. Star Performer of The Year: Ruth Khongsai
16. Ms. Ajinomoto: Zoukim Vaiphei
17. Geek God looks: Thanggoulien Khongsai
18. ID Man: Dominic T Haokip
19. Bet- Man: Thangminlen Kipgen
20. Mr. Lonely: Kipgen Mangboi
21. Chai-cintosh: Mangcha Haokip
22. Devil Child: Kempth Shaii
23. Beauti-fool Mind: Kom Chung
24. Men Who Pose: Tong Haokip
25. Sex-ist Man A Lie: Qai Haokip
26. The ‘Min’ with The Whole: Satminlun Khongsai
27. Raymond, The Incomplete Man: Nehtinthang Haokip
We, CH family, thank the following Jury Members, nonchalantly though :)
1. Dr. Paokholal Haokip
2. Dr. Boinu Sitlhou
3. Shri. Ronald Thangeo
4. Smt. Kimneilhing Haokip
5. Shri. T. Amir Kuki, Peon Karamchari Association, JNU (CH anonymous
fan).
Written based, solely, on memory. E & O if found, the writer
requested your kind apology. It's Nehtinthang Haokip, here, wielding his quilt.
Thank you!
