Baga goes ballistic! Jamal Shaikh Saturday, December 17, 2005 18:50 IST GOA: Baga Beach has been transformed into a sea of colour and festivity this weekend as Day 2 of Vijay Mallya's mega 50th birthday celebrations. Baga's most popular shacks - Zanzibar and Cecil - have been taken over for a 'lunch to sunset beach party', while Goa's most famous nightspot, Mambo's, transformed into an all-day-all-night party place - with a special red-carpet entry.
The most impressive sight? Dr Vijay Mallya's pristine white yacht anchored just off the beach. Around 2 pm, a couple of hours after the festivities kicked in, guests began a slow trickle as many of them got off their flights and headed straight for the party. Suketu Shah was seen getting himself a relaxing massage while Raja Dhody wasted no time in getting off his white kurta and into more a appropriate vest instead. The more sporty guests headed for parasailing, banana dunks and water scooters. Every motor boat and water scooter on Baga has been booked by Kingfisher. As the Kingfisher helicopter hovered over the yacht early afternoon, guests figured it was Dr Mallya making sure the party was in order. Others felt he was already on his yacht - anchored about 50 meters offshore - and would make his grand entry soon. He finally arrived at 4:30 pm dressed in a white sleeveless tee, white shorts, and a red Kingfisher cap. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Goa - 2005 Santosh Trophy Champions | | | | Support Soccer Activities at the grassroots in our villages | | Vacationing in Goa this year-end - Carry and distribute Soccer Balls | --------------------------------------------------------------------------