arjun and shefali khanna
FASHION DESIGNERS two dogs – Daisy and Basil show me so much love
and devotion – no human can ever do the same.”
As one of India’s leading fashion designers, Arjun Yet Arjun learnt the meaning of true love only
Khanna’s work revolves around beautiful actresses recently. “We got Daisy and another Cocker, Pepper
and models. Yet, the young man has eyes for just one many years ago. And for awhile everything was fine.
little lady – his pretty little Cocker Spaniel – Daisy. Till, Pepper passed away at the tender age of eight
I can’t help but notice the besotted look in his years. Pepper’s death devastated me totally. I could-
eyes and the dreamy smile that appears on his lips n’t think about him without my eyes tearing at the
whenever he gazes at the Spaniel. Shefali, Arjun’s thought. I never recovered from the loss, and don’t
wife (of more than eleven years) looks at the two think I ever will,” he whispers with a lump in his
lovers and laughs indulgently! “God! The two of throat. “You never know how much you love a dog
them are crazy about each other; in fact Arjun can- till you’ve lost it.” The jolt of losing one dog, howev-
not live without Daisy.” The gorgeous Cocker er, made Arjun realise how short life is. The entire
Spaniel wags her tail and lifts her head when she incident brought him closer to Daisy as he sought
hears her name. “Daisy is the most affectionate, solace within her cuddly paws. “Even though we
gentle and devoted creature I have ever known,” have Pepper and Daisy’s pup – Basil, and I love him
sighs Arjun, as he caresses the long silky ears. dearly, it’s Daisy I cannot live without.
“Arjun pampers Daisy silly whenever he’s at Whenever I am at home, I try to spend every
home,” says Shefali. But Shefali doesn’t seem to waking moment in the dogs’ company.” And even
mind their little act of passion at all. “Why should I when Arjun is travelling – which he frequently does
mind?” she laughs. “In fact, Daisy brings out a softer – he makes it a point to call home and ask about the
side of Arjun – something no one else can elicit.” dogs. “After living with my dogs, I now see the
But the loving Cocker is just as devoted to Shefali, world from their point of view. If I see anyone mis-
“Yeah! Sure. She keeps me company if Arjun is trav- treating a stray on the road, I will stop my car and
elling, but if he’s at home, the only time she’ll come get the miscreants to stop – even if it means getting
to me is at night when she’ll lie on the bed and I into a fight.”
have to massage her to sleep or in the morning As Arjun sits on the floor with the dogs in his
when I am having my cup of tea – otherwise she’s lap, and a contented look on his face, I realise I
Arjun’s shadow.” know the little secret of his happiness. “My dogs
The only thing Daisy loves more than Arjun is have made me a better person and I am grateful to
her food. And Arjun indulges her with special treats them for everything they have taught me,” he smiles
bought all the way from Italy. “How can you not as he kisses Daisy on the head. “They are my reason
love a dog?” questions Arjun philosophically. “My for living.”
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