We didn’t let corona dampen our diwali spirits, say actors

Diwali is over but due to Covid-19, the celebrations were a bit low key this year. These actors tell JYOTHI VENKATESH how they celebrated their Diwali this year.

URVASHI UPHADHYAY SHARLE

Diwali is a festival of positivity and I am hoping everything will be sometime soon. We did not burst any crackers this year as we had to be very careful about our environment, already the virus has had a bad impact on us. So, my Diwali was with diyas and rangoli and, of course, some nice sweets.

SHARAD MALHOTRA

As a child, for me, the significance of Diwali was just bursting crackers and binging on some Rosogollas and moti choor ladoos. This year too, like last year, I had Laxmi Puja at home and post that we decorated my new house with diyas and some rangoli too. We also indulged in preparing some traditional Indian sweets and Indian cuisine too.

SAVI THAKUR

I love Diwali. This is my favourite festival. I had no plans this year, to be very honest. I did not celebrate Diwali the way I used to since I came here. For me, Diwali is a festival that is celebrated with the whole family and I feel sad because I miss home. I did laxmi Poojan and a little bit of shopping. Earlier, I used to roam around with my friends. In Himachal, the markets would be decked up and you would meet all your friends there. Everyone would come to your house, too, on this day. This is what I really miss.

VIVIAN DSENA

I celebrated only with my family this time. I just wished my friends and relatives on the phone. It was really risky to invite anyone or visit anyone’s place during this pandemic. I bought all the necessary things for Diwali pooja, lights and all and decorated my home with lights and divas. I definitely avoid crackers and meeting friends and relatives due to Covid 19. I went to Ujjain, my hometown like every year but made sure to take all precautions while travelling.

KUNAL THAKKUR

Diwali remained still the same. I decorated my house just like I do every year. I made a rangoli with my wife. We have had a couple of sad months being stuck in the house and not doing anything. I wanted to bring a little extra positivity and happiness in my house. I invited my immediate family and friends who visited me. We did the basic ritual that we always do because we did not let our Diwali suffer because of Covid -19