On your return, please collate some more special stories of Abdul from the Bangladeshi community and former customers if you are able to.

l just read the link article with warm tributes from some of his past acquaintances. He loved Spitalfields so much. He must never be forgotten.

Hope you had a happy rest. Looking forward to hearing your recovery bulletin ?

Amanda.

Half expecting to pass his restaurant on one of my walks, l felt sad.
l imagine many people were fond of him in all aspects of his life from those tough beginnings. A waiter since the age of 15.
He was fortunate to fall under the inspiring influence of school teacher Miss Dixon and that we can see how marvellous she looked.
l too had an English teacher who would have a forever impact of my life. Someone who had faith in me helping me to excel in English as well as languages.
l have never put my finger on why some commanded utmost respect and admiration even from the naughtiest.

These photos depict how beautifully and trendily dressed he and his pals were in that era. As soon as l saw SUKURE in his grey loons, l knew he was going places and sure enough it would be judging X FACTOR in Bangladesh.
Curious that characters with a special aura shines out in photographic images and not because of their apparel.

In teenage photos of my musician father before he left his homeland forever aged 19, he stood out in his family group photos, almost as though he’d never belonged. Perhaps it is bottled ambition and determination which help to create an outward aura?

And within a couple of years he was boarding a P & O cruise liner to travel the world for years as the leader of his own band, responsible for the livelihoods of his college classmates – much like ‘EKUSH POUND’ trusted and sent to recruit for the mill owner.

In the words of the late and highly intelligent, well read actor Kenneth Williams, integrity comes from acceptance and carrying out ones current role no matter how humble or tedious to the very best of one’s ability without resentment until a new opportunity knocks.
Make the best of and improve every circumstance until we can change it – if we need to.

RIP dear Abdul Mukhthadir.

I’ve been reading Spitalfields Life for about 3 years and really enjoy it, the only downside is that interviews like this are far to short, just as you start enjoying it it’s over. But please keep them coming ?????