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A collection of tributes were received in honour of Aditya from across the world, showcasing the innumerable number of lives he touched; from family and friends to acquaintances and respected voices in the conservation sector.
A collection of tributes were received in honour of Aditya from across the world, showcasing the innumerable number of lives he touched; from family and friends to acquaintances and respected voices in the conservation sector.
Hi Poonam… my sincere condolences to you and Nyra.
I just heard the news of Aditya’s passing. I am deeply saddened. I am a huge fan of his photos. Such a brilliant man lost too soon.
Hope God gives you the strength to get through this difficult time.
Take care 😘
So so sorry for your loss, he left an impact on all of us, having met him only a couple of times during our stay. Words aren’t enough. Big hug sweetheart.
Dear poonam. I am soo sorry to hear of dicky passing away. I have not been able to take the news since I saw it as a post on social media. We send our deepest condolences to you and everyone at home. Our prayers for the departed soul and may he rest in internal peace. Please stay strong and we are all praying for you and little Nyra. Om shanti 🙏🙏🙏
Thoughts and Prayers
Dear Mausi,
I cannot even begin to comprehend what you and Nyra must be going through at this time. The loss is impossibly hard to fathom, it’s devastating and it’s heartbreaking.
Dicky mausa was an institution, he was permanent or at least he felt like he was. I vividly recall one of my first meetings with him almost 25 years back when I heard him say to someone, “I don’t tell people how to live and I don’t like to be told how to either”. I was only 16 then but this statement resonated very strongly with me. It felt and still feels like the most important adage to live by. He embodied this fearless, independent spirit which made him appear larger-than-life, which he was but at the same time he was always so welcoming and warm . How quickly it went from meeting Dicky the superstar conservationist and photographer to Dicky the mausa, the friend. Every meeting with him was special and every moment worth cherishing.
I was one of those lucky people who got to call him family and I am proud of everything I saw you and him accomplish through these years. I will miss him dearly and forever. There really is no one like him.
You and Nyra are in my thoughts and prayers.
Regards,
Anuj Prakash
Condolences
Dear Poonam
I read, with shock and sadness , of the passing of “Dickie”. I stayed with you a few years ago. We were disappointed not to meet you ( you were in hospital but doing well we were assured). Your home, staff and everyone we met did all they could to make our stay comfortable and interesting, they achieved that and more. Your husband was a kind man, larger than life in the evening and commanded respect from all.
You wont remember me but I felt strongly the need to share my sorrow and send sincere condolences to you and your daughter.
Warm regards
Beverley McMohan
Thinking of you
Dear Poonam,
I’ve typed and deleted this message multiple times. I just don’t know what to say! How to make you and little Nyra feel a little less hurt. I don’t know. Really! I wish I did but sadly..
I’m so sorry for your loss. A loved one’s passing can in no way be made up for, I know exactly what you are feeling now. I cannot offer you any words or advice that would help lessen your pain nor can anyone else. But remember that time heals and you will gradually find comfort in all the happy memories he has left behind.
I had the honour of meeting Aditya when my family and I stayed at The Ranthambore Bagh many years ago. Over the years, I have vicariously lived through him the life I always dreamt of – life so passionately dedicated to nature and wildlife. I’ve followed the way you both built your beautiful life in Ranthambore.
I have you both in my thoughts and prayers. I pray for strength and courage for you. May the Almighty ease your pain and fill your hearts with sabr.
Sending you and Nyra my love.
If ever there’s absolutely anything I can do for the both of you, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me.
Lots of love and duas
Dear Poonam,
It is with great sorrow that I learned of Dicky’s passing and want to give you and your family my condolences.
I remember with pleasure my time spent with you when there with Kim.
You were both so helpful and kind to all of us, creating life long happy memories for everyone that was lucky enough to stay with you both.
I hope that knowing this will bring you comfort.
Dearest Poonam
I am so so sorry to find out just now that Dicky passed away this morning.
This is devastating and shocking news.
My heartfelt condolences to both you and dear Nyra. It must feel that a light has been extinguished in your lives.
He was such a wonderful funny, energetic, enthusiastic and vibrant man with a passion for tigers, for Ranthambhore for photography, for his home that you and he created. I have such happy memories of my time in Ranthambhore with you all.
We will never forget him.
Life will not be the same without Dicky .
Praying for you both – and hope that there is someone there to support you at this time.
Please do not think about replying to this email but know that I am thinking of you both.
With love and sadness
Dearest Poonam I am so so sorry to hear about Dicky! It’s unbelievable and my heart goes out to you! You have built such a unique little paradise together over the years and shared it so generously with us all! My deepest condolences to you and your beautiful little girl- definitely the Apple of Dicky’s eye! May he rest in peace in another beautiful paradise!
Dear Poonam, Sonya and I just learnt of the tragic and untimely passing of Dicky today. We send you and Nyra our deepest condolences with the fondest memories of our time with you all at the Bagh.