Shankar Dayal Sharma was the ninth President of India. He studied law (1937 – 1942) and later on taught law (1943 – 1952) at the Lucknow University. He mentioned to a popular newspaper reporter (Aaj Saaptaahik Visheshank – 12th September 1993 edition) about his passion for Ram Asrey’s famous sweets.

As illustrated by writer, Dr. Ganga Narayan Tripathi,
Even today he remembers the blissful holy dip at Sangam, Allahabad and the delightful taste and joy of having Ram Asrey’s sweets during his stay in Lucknow.

He adds,

Seeing Shri Shankar Dayal Sharma as the president of India, one can rightfully say in reference to his years spent in Lucknow,

“लखनऊ हम पर फ़िदा है, हम फिदाये लखनऊ|”
Translated in English, Lucknow is devoted to me and I am in love with Lucknow.